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Projects Department 2010 - 2013 Report:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The activities of the project committee have been quite challenging these past years. Nevertheless, efforts are being made physically, morally and financially towards overcoming these shortcomings with a view to making it more vibrant, more focused towards meeting up with its set target, and create a general awareness within the Muslim Ummah in Kubwa and environs. In line with this, 3 new members were added to the department to assist with its mandate. The department is charged with the following activities:
i. Oversee the maintenance and protection of the Eid Prayer grounds.
ii. Oversee the renovation/construction works of KMC projects.
iii. Oversee the repairs, upgrading, and security of the Muslim grave yard(s).
iv. Liase with other departments in matters of landed property belonging to the Ummah within Kubwa and environs.
1. Eid-prayer ground
The dilapidated fence of the Eid prayer ground located along the Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki Road, was pulled down and a new fence re-constructed to keep out the incessant menace of trespassers. This was as a result of a call to the Muslim Ummah, who responded positively. May Allah (SWA) reward those that contributed in various ways.
Furthermore, it is eminent that the ground has become small in accommodating the Muslim Ummah during the two annual festive periods. Hence, efforts are being made to secure a larger ground.
2. KMC Clinic/Maternity
Some theatre equipment was recently donated to the KMC. As a result of this, the management has embarked on the renovation of space for the theatre. The work is currently at an advanced stage.
3. Kubwa Cemetery
Maintenance has been regular at the Muslim cemetery located off Lagos Street in Phase-2 Site-1. Meanwhile, excavation work had commenced at the newly acquired Muslim Cemetery at the Kubwa Extension II Re-location site, off Arab Road, with an estimated area of about 3.34ha. Furthermore, efforts are underway to repair the fence wall of the Chikakore Muslim Cemetery, with a view to keeping off intruders and making it more effective.
4. KMC Landed Property
The issue involving any KMC landed property has been an uphill task, nevertheless, efforts are still been made towards regularizing papers for some plots allocate for religious (Muslim) function.
Finally, the Projects Department will Insha' Allah continue to act and serve the Muslim Ummah through active dialogue with other KMC departments and the general Muslim Ummah. May Allah continue to support and guide us in the course of our individual quest to contribute to the growth of Islam.
Engr. Abdullahi Sulaiman Liman
Director (Projects)


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Everything you think a woman doesn't know? Oh, she knows it.
Much of what men try and hide from their women is harmless. Of course there are more grave situations and hurtful offenses, but what I find my husband most tries to hide from me is something silly, say, eating an unhealthy snack. What's even more ridiculous than the fact that he tries to hide it is the fact that he thinks I give a d@mn. If I, then, point out that he's got a bit of chocolate icing on his cheek (undoubtedly from devouring the sweet rapidly to avoid detection), he accuses me of "controlling" him.
Really? Fine.
Next time I'll just let you walk around with sh*t on your face.
But, no, really, I don't understand why it mattered to begin with. Why do men feel the need to hide things (big and small) from their women? Why do they feel the need to be dishonest? Moreover I feel this childish dishonesty when it doesn't matter makes the situation so much worse when it does.
Let me explain myself. I come from a situation where, at times, this dishonesty has been more profound. In coming to terms with my husband's past betrayal (not regarding sex – we have never had that issue), these small bouts of dishonesty have made our healing progress much more slowly. We can't get past the big things because he keeps reminding me with all of these stupid little things. It seems like every time we take a big step forward, he forces me to take a few steps back.
Again, this causes much discord between us. I see his actions as dishonesty, and he sees my awareness of them as controlling. What he can't seem to comprehend is that I am not asking him not to do certain things or even to be "required" to announce that he is doing them (I am not his mother), but just to do anything and everything openly. Like I do.
I'll refer again to the sweets. It's a silly example, truly, but it serves well for my discourse. Now, if I'm sitting in front of the computer, and he is around the corner three steps away from me in the kitchen, it is normal that I will hear a rustling of plastic packaging or the microwave going off. I am not trying to hear him; I cannot turn off my ears. If he comes into the room and, as I mentioned prior, has a bit of frosting on his face or powdered sugar unnoticed on his shirt should I not mention it? Oftentimes I don't. But if I look up at him, he becomes hyper-paranoid and defensive without me even saying anything. Which, to me, implies guilt. But I don't get it. Guilt over what?
Cupcake guilt?
Moreover, I should not be treated with disdain because I am observant and aware of my surroundings. If you have some sort of complex that does not allow you to openly eat sweets or be really interested in what the Housewives of New Jersey are doing, that is not my fault. Nor is it my problem. These are some deep-rooted issues with your own masculinity, your body, your sexuality – your mother. I don't know. But it has naught to do with me. I don't know. Get a therapist.
Come on, boys: Work your sh*t out.
But what I am qualified to tell you is that whether or not we make it apparent, we always know what you are doing and what you have done. You think you're getting a quick one over on us? Telling us you're at work when you're out with your boys – or worse, a girl? You took that $20 out of my wallet for the pizza guy, but you maintain that you have no idea where it went? You scraped the side of the Volkswagen along the curb, but you're trying to make me believe the damage was there when you came out of the supermarket? Whether big or little, we always know what you are hiding from us.
And if we don't? Guess what?
We don't want to;
Now, what I mean by that is: if, for some reason, we don't know you're lying to us, it is because we are making a conscious effort to remain blissfully unaware. Sometimes when an issue is too frequent, prominent, or hurtful, we decide that it's better to remain ignorant. It seems silly – I know. But us women are very calculated creatures. We know that if we know something and it's detrimental enough we absolutely have to do something.
So, let me rephrase: it's not that we don't know. It's that we know but we consciously refuse to be made aware of factual evidence that would confirm our suspicions.
For instance, I know you're cheating on me. How do I know without having ever expressly caught you? Women can feel a change in atmosphere. Out of the corner of my eye, I notice how you tilt your phone slightly in the opposite direction while reading a text message while glancing up at me to see if I notice: I turn away innocently. You're coming home later and later at night. Your excuse? You're hitting the gym more frequently. But we know our man's body. If you're at the gym everyday, certainly over a matter of weeks we will see a difference.
And so on and so forth. You see? It's clear that something is going on. We see all the signs. We know what's happening. We could bring it up to you. We could have a fight about it. I could throw my suspicions at you, and you could defend each suspicious activity with a reasonable (or otherwise) explanation. But why do that? If I wanted to bring it up, there are many simple ways to nail you to the cross, so to speak.
First and foremost, I could check your phone records. Call the number(s) that you're calling most frequently and at odd hours. Follow you. Call your friends. Call your gym. Call your mother. There are any number of ways for me to catch you red-handed. But what then?
For some reason, maybe it's easier not to. Like I said, women are very calculated. Because of this knowledge, I would have to act in some way. With a – we'll call it – soft suspicion, I can just close my eyes and do whatever is easier. Maybe I don't want to give you up. Maybe we have a family. Maybe we have a home. Maybe the sex is just that good (I'll touch on this later). Maybe you offer me financial stability. Sure, much of this will seem materialistic, but you never know what kind of situation you might find yourself in.
Which brings me to another point: remember, as I said, women calculate. Maybe we're choosing to ignore your dishonesty for a certain period of time. Maybe we're just waiting until we get that raise at work, find a buyer for our home, or find another man to, well, get under. Seems cruel, right? A betrayal akin to what you're putting us through, right? Because why should we worry about your feelings or being moral when you have opened the door? We trusted ourselves, our bodies, our hearts, and our well-being to you, and you have trodden all over us. It would seem only fitting that we make sure that we can stand on our own two feet before we open the door to that certain demise of our relationship.
Now, I had mentioned sex. This is another facet of the complications brought on by dishonesty. Remember how I said that we humans are also animals? So we also have animalistic needs. We have the need to express ourselves sexually to be happy and functioning. In my five years of marriage, I couldn't count the number of times I ignored anger I felt towards my husband or betrayal I felt because of him in order to, well, get what I needed. Sure, you could cheat; but I just don't have it in me. There's also a certain physical attraction between my husband and myself that is just undeniable. I can look at him, hate him, and want to be ravaged by him at the same time.
So, if I were to check those phone records, make those phone calls, or follow him and catch him in the act, would I be able to fulfill my sexual needs anyway? Would I be able to overlook whatever betrayal I was feeling in order have that physical release? Could I get past it? I'm not really sure. I don't think so. Because my knowledge would be confirmed. Even though (in my particular situation) the betrayal was non-sexual.
Let me say goodnight to you by reiterating that: Women are smart. We are smarter than you. We are more cunning than you. We have seen every trick in the book. If you are getting away with it, it is only because we let you. Don't get it twisted.
This is the animal kingdom. Man must impress woman to win and keep a mate. Man must demonstrate to his woman why he is the best choice, the strongest, the most powerful, the most attractive. Man must secure a woman and not the other way around. I mean, if we're speaking instinctually.
So, boys: impress us;
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I was thinking of doing a weekly "What's for Dinner Wednesday". But, obviously it's not Wednesday, and it took me weeks to finish my last post, so I will just stick with this one post and see what happens.
So, with Dan traveling during the week Mon-Fri, Dinnertime with the kiddos (or even mealtime in general) can be a bit of a challenge getting everything ready. Sure, I could opt for pizza and frozen foods, but that's not the kind of diet that I want me or my kids on. For lunch we typically alternate between pb&J and Turk&Ch along with carrot sticks and some sort of fruit. I eat the same, and I've been known to throw a salad or veggie crisps into the mix.
When it comes time for dinner, I need something easy peasy. Parker is SO interested in helping me in the kitchen, that if it takes a long time, it'll guarantee a meltdown or two. He loves to stir, so anything where stirring is involved, he's a happy camper. Plus, he's more apt to try it, if he's helped cook it.
I decided this night that we would do a Chicken Pesto Pasta. We started with these ingredients:
See how that package says "SPINACH and cheese ravioli"? I'm sneaky eh? I like to get the veggies in where I can. I found these packages near the deli section at Kroger. Yes, it's a "prepared meal"…but it still takes some time to cook, and it's not frozen. I'm not a fan of frozen prepared foods (except frozen fruits and veggies…and the occasional frozen pizza, I mean seriously…who can turn down pizza? Not me.) or even canned foods for that matter, so this was a good choice. Not to mention the big 3-4 mins written in large print on the package. That screams get in my cart right now!
I started with cutting up the two chicken breasts into bite size pieces and placing in a pan with olive oil that had been warming and let cook for about 10 mins or so.
Then I started the water for the ravioli per the instructions and brought to a boil. Then placed the ravioli in the water to cook. Make sure to follow the instructions precisely because if it cooks too long the ravioli will explode and the spinach and cheese will come oosing out. Ask me how I know.
In the meantime, I simmer the pesto sauce (I added a little water since it was so pasty) and then added the cooked grilled chicken to the sauce while I waited for the ravioli to finish cooking.
Then voilà! Combine with cooked pasta, and you're done. Easy peasy right? The best part? It's super YUM! Okay, so maybe it isn't the best for your waistline, but it does hit a few of the food groups, and if the kiddos enjoy it, it's an added bonus!
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11 Feb Original Kerry 2011-15
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Getting stronger each year, Original Kerry was set up in 2011 and is a network and a marketing brand for craft making enterprises in County Kerry. It follows guidelines and standards in the selection of participants. The Kerry Craft Trail initiative is promoted under this brand. My focus in the running of Original Kerry was to mobilise the network, project manage the initiative, and enable the members to drive the project forward themselves with support from their funding partners.


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Sessions and Themes
- Shifting the paradigm: Vikas Saini
- Magical thinking and Modern medicine: Harvey Fineberg
- What makes us do it?
- What will it take to get us there?: Don Berwick
- What are the knowledge gaps in avoiding avoidable care?
- Case discussions
- What are the ethical issues?
- Medical journals and the issue of avoidable care
- The schizophrenic life of the hospital CEO
- A reason to change: Shannon Brownlee
- Social responsibility of physicians: Bernard Lown
- Behavior-changing Best practices
- Global dimensions of unnecessary care: Julio Frenk
- Payment mechanisms and the Culture of medicine
- Choosing wisely and beyond: What are the next steps?
- How can patients help drive the needed change?
Managing Costs by Keeping Patients Healthy
HMOs–a bad word in health reform circles–flourished and then declined 20 years ago. But were they entirely worthless? Often they were bullies that took no patient or provider input into their decisions, and their cost control strategies could be brutal. Their payment schemes to providers could cause unscrupulous doctors to skimp on care, but they did bend the cost curve for a few years.
Their best feature was that their payment schemes did address overutilization. This had the potential to save lives and reduce morbidity. Nothing good can come to a patient who is subjected to a test or procedure that he doesn't really need, and a great deal of risk comes with every medical intervention. I see countless instances of overutilization every day: repair of fractures that don't really need it, shoulder and knee scopes for vague or non-existent indications, MRIs ordered for pain without any physical findings. Our current reimbursement schemes reward all of this.
If we knew then what we know now regarding patient satisfaction, physician strategies to improve patient outcomes, the importance of good communication and physician empathy, would the HMO payment model have had more success? Could we have kept patients satisfied, feeling well cared for, and been given good care while eliminating the financial incentives for dangerous overutilization? What if HMOs had understood the precepts of patient centered medicine as we currently understand it. Could primary care doctors have told their patients "no" without causing a backlash?
Now, I'm not suggesting that we return to HMOs, but alternative payment strategies that deliver just the care that patients really need can succeed so long as they are coupled with doctors practicing patient centered care. Office visits, especially to primary care docs, will need to be better reimbursed to make this model attractive to general practitioners, but HMOs floundered primarily due to poor patient satisfaction rates, and we know enough now to manage costs better and keep our patients healthy and happy with their care.
from Malcolm Maclure, Prof & BC Chair in Patient Safety, University of British Columbia
I have one suggestion based on experience in British Columbia: when restrictions on coverage must be implemented, use design delays (staggered implementation.)
Ideally these would be randomized control groups, but controlled time series designs, especially with matching, are almost as rigorous as RCTs in my experience, and institutionally they seem to be more feasible.
I was inspired by my interview with Tom Chalmers almost 20 years ago, to advocate within the British Columbia Ministry of Health for control groups to be used when the public drug plan ('PharmaCare') introduced restrictions on drug coverage. I call this approach 'designed delays' because delays are the norm, and 'designed' feels like adding orderliness to the process, whereas 'randomized' feels like adding chaos to a program that is already complex.
Chalmers told me he had urged the Veterans Health Administration to pair-match hospitals and randomly select one of each pair to be first with a new service while the other hospital was delayed as a control. Despite his close connections with the VHA, he thrice failed to convince the VHA to use designed delays — for Coronary Care Units, for CAT scans and for MRIs. He was very frustrated by the experience and stymied on how to routinize randomization.
In British Columbia, we now routinely implement prescribing education initiatives with randomized delays but our success in using designed delays for changes in drug coverage has been much more limited. Our main success in using designed delays was in 1999 when we partially restricted coverage of nebulized medications. It went so smoothly that the method of designed delays was endorsed for 2 other drug restriction policies (but the restrictions were never introduced for other reasons.)
In contrast, designed delays when ADDING coverage of a new medication seems to be much more difficult. The hope (or hype) that the new drug will yield better outcomes, makes delays unacceptable. On the other hand, SUBTRACTING a medication or service that is believed by many (but not everyone) to be of little value, is made easier by promising rigorous evaluation by use of delays controls.
The most vehement critic and the strongest proponent of the policy AGREED that randomized delay was a good idea. They were both convinced that rigorous evaluation would prove they were right. Commitment to rigorous evaluation thus instantly refuted the criticism that the government was only interested in cost control, not patient outcomes.
A university ethics committee had no difficulty with randomized delays of the restriction because it eventually would apply to everyone, unless the evaluation showed the restriction was harmful (in which case the drug plan director was committed to reassessing the policy.) In contrast, another ethics committee was critical of our proposal for delayed coverage of a NEW medication.
My hypothesis is that when a health organization is forced to restrict services (e.g. the UK National Health Service must cut 20 billion pounds in the next four years), there will be many opportunities to evaluate the balance of benefits versus harms of the restrictions by using delayed controls.
Although Tom Chalmers's advice mostly fell on deaf ears during times of plenty, I predict his advice will become more appealing to decision makers as cost pressures increase.
(These comments are my own opinions and observations in my academic capacity as Chair in Patient Safety at UBC. That appointment includes my continuation half-time as Co-Director of Research and Evidence Development, an advisory role in the Pharmaceutical Services Division of the BC Ministry of Health. I wish to stress that my opinions are not to be interpreted as representing the Ministry's positions on these matters.)
Excessive Spine Surgery
Heading the class in "Avoidable" is multi-level spinal fusion as a primary treatment for low back pain in patients with degenerative disc disease. Despite the many disclosures over the past few years in the press and medical journals regarding this important issue the surgeons participating in such excessive surgery have not yet been held accountable for their action, which thereby continues unchecked. Given the fact that poor behavior does not change unless there are significant consequences for it I would be most appreciative if this conference would spend some time discussing the issue of developing appropriate consequences and even more appropriately, effective behavior modifiers which would also make sense.
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Understanding fathers' rights is the foundation of my practice because I have lived the process having been a dad who went through a custody battle before I became an attorney. I have also seen the topic evolve over the past 20 years or so in both the legal arena and in people's minds. Many of the initial inquiries I receive from men who are contemplating divorce revolve around this singular issue. What seems to be the biggest fear of fathers? That they will be cut out of their children's lives, which often leads men to stay in untenable situations instead of seeking a resolution that ultimately benefits all parties involved. Read more


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February 2013 – Fathers, Guns, and Violence
by Dr. David M. Berman
There is an old saying that rings true; "He is his father's son." This speaks to the influence that a man has on his son in everything. It strikes truer than most may realize. I often tell men that they are leaders no matter what they want. They may reject the fact that they are leaders but the fact that they are changes not. A father will either be a good leader or a bad one, but he will be a leader.
Over the past 50 years there has been a monumental effort to change the social structure of the family in America. The family that consists of a father and mother raising children together under a Christian world view has been decimated in the inner city and in recent years in the whole of the country. The powerful in government, the media, and public education have been on a very specific mission to destroy male authority in the name of "equality." We are now into a solid three generations (at least) that no longer understands the role of man as husband, father, provider, and protector. The idea of male leadership has been so assaulted that even in most churches feminism is cloaked in spiritual terms, and women rule as "pastors" over men, this being justified in numerous ways with severely twisted hermeneutics. The bible is beyond clear that men lead and women follow in the home and the church. Period! This is not for abuse but rather for provision and protection motivated by God's love.
The message of no gender differences has created a climate of abuse and neglect. When society constantly tells boys that there is no difference between men and women other than the obvious, why are women surprised that men do not treat them like ladies? Women are constantly complaining about men not wanting to commit to them. You mix this world view with the idea of evolution, relativism (the idea of nothing being absolutely true), and no restraint from the biblical world view, and what would you expect?
Our culture has turned from truth to relativism. A relativist is one who stands on nothing, stands for nothing (except the popular idea of the day), and is motivated by short term thinking influenced by circular reasoning. It is not logic that dictates the relativist; it is corrupt emotion and deception that clouds the real reason for relativism. The reason whether known by the relativist or not is unbridled licentiousness.
Why should any feminist, relativist, or evolutionist reason that a man should have to commit in any way to a woman? "There is no difference between men and women." Why should men care if they have sex with a woman for recreation and then just walk away? After all they are not taking advantage of a weaker member of the human race simply because the person is female….right? Why should women be jaded in any way by men who do not care? A man and woman are simply biological accidents that evolved from primordial slime that eventually became what we have today. Is not a woman an equal in every way? How is it she was taken advantage of?
You see, no matter how many times we hear the social engineers, the leftists, the feminists, the media, and the government tell us that there is no difference, that facts scream in our ears. There is a dynamic difference between men and woman physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The liberals have managed to use emotions to constantly cloud the facts. They preach an ideology that is unbiblical and simply illogical. Simply put, a man is a man, and a woman is a woman and nothing will change that.
With the terrible Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut, there has been a renewed call for gun control. Sociologists, pundits, Hollywood actors, and the usual "experts" have been discussing violence in America. President Obama stood there with children who sent him letters asking him to do something about gun violence. He signed his unconstitutional "executive orders" to deal with violence, and called for a ban on certain guns. One does not have to wonder about the response that pro-life children would get by writing letters against the murder of innocent unborn children to the president; none.
The key to understanding violence in not found in one's choice of tool used to commit it. The key is not found in the bat used to beat someone to death, not found in the knife use to stab, the bomb used to blow up a federal building, or a gun used to shoot someone. The key to understanding violence is not found in a lack of money for schools, nor is it found in poverty. The key to understanding violence is found in the breakdown of the family and particularly fatherless children.
The statistics are over whelming:
1) 85% of all youths sitting in prisons grew up in a fatherless home (Source: Fulton Co. Georgia jail populations, Texas Dept. of Corrections 1992)
2) 70% of juveniles in state-operated institutions come from fatherless homes (Source: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Special Report, Sept 1988)
3) 80% of rapists motivated with displaced anger come from fatherless homes (Source: Criminal Justice & Behavior, Vol 14, p. 403-26, 1978.)
4) 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (Source: U.S. D.H.H.S., Bureau of the Census
5) 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes (Source: National Principals Association Report on the State of High Schools.)
6) 90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes
This means fatherless children are:
1) more likely to commit suicide
2) more likely to run away
3) more likely to have behavioral disorders
4) more likely to commit rape
5) more likely to drop out of high school
6) more likely to abuse chemical substances
7) more likely to end up in a state-operated institution
8) 20 times more likely to end up in prison.
The empirical evidence is crushing to the liberal mind set so they simply ignore it. Instead they look to take guns away from private citizens leaving them defenseless from tyranny under the illusion that they care about kids. If they cared about kids they would admit the unmitigated failure of liberalism and social policy that encourages fatherlessness. Fathers are not held in esteem. They are not portrayed by the media as anything but bumbling idiots that need women to lead them, or violent untrustworthy abusers. The court system regularly treats a father as a second class citizen, and gives all the power to the mother when a divorce or separation takes place. Many fathers are left defenseless against a system that makes it impossible for them to fight for their rights unless they are rich. Through this the children learn that the woman is in control, not the man. This erodes his influence and damages the child's understanding of God's delegated authority. It is demonic.
Government has been working hard to take over the role of the husband and father. Government has become the provider rather than man. Government has taken the role by every failed program. The inner cities have been run by the most liberal Democrats and the fruit is abysmal failure with lasting consequences. Any attempt to reform is met with anger by the liberal "big government is your daddy" thinking. They care about the kids? Truth is this; no other structure will ever replace the power of the family. The government only plays the role of destroyer when it replaces the responsibility of the man to protect, and provide for his family. The more the government applies itself as father, the more fatherless children there are. And fatherless children equal violence, immaturity, and often poverty. Those are the facts and yet liberals simply do not care because facts threaten their demonic power structure.
Feminism is a failure in that it attempts to fix a problem by its own problem. You do not fix bad authority by rejecting authority all together. You do not say we need no police anywhere because a few abused their authority. That is illogical and absurd thinking.
A new law will not solve violence. Violating the Constitution will not stop violence. Vilifying honest Americans who own and use guns legally will not stop violence. The only thing that will cause less violence in a society that values fathers, and the biblical order of authority in the family. The church must stop helping divorce by not saying anything about it. The church must stop protecting those who take the rights of fathers away. The church must stop the insanity of codling feminism. Pastors must wake up, man up, preach up and stop acting like feckless politicians!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deuteronomy 6:6-8 "And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently unto your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up. And you shall bind them for a sign upon your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes."
We did not evolve; we do not exist by accident. God made us, and gave us an order for the family. If the biblical family is not once again restored as the central place of value, nurturing, discipline, and provision; if the father is not respected again as the leader, we will turn into a police state. There can be no doubt. Wake up!


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On return you'll be travelling the Panorama route which follows the edge of Blyde River Canyon, and includes some breathtaking views of the Three Rondavels, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Pinnacle. Blyde River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world,
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Health & Clothing
Malaria prophylactics are required for the duration of this tour.
Please inform us of any pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or asthma and any prescription medicine you may be taking. We also need to know about any food allergies or physical disability that you may have.
The African sun is very strong. Please use a factor 30 sunscreen and wear a hat. You should drink at least 3 litres of water per day to avoid dehydration. It can also get very cold during winter months on this route.
Day 1: Kwa Madwala Reserve
An early start from Johannesburg, we travel through the Northern Province of Mpumalanga en route to the breathtaking Kruger National Park.
This afternoon we enter the Kwa Madwala Game Reserve just south of the Kruger Park. After settling in we enjoy an evening game drive followed by local dancing and dinner. Look out for those shining eyes and keep your cameras ready!
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Gazebo Game Lodge. Facilities include en-suite rooms, swimming pool and bar.
Day 2: Kruger National Park
Today we start with a morning game walk before proceeding into the Kruger National Park. We enjoy an afternoon game drive from the comfort of our Nomad Truck. On the way keep your eyes open for more wildlife. Our truck gives us a more elevated view of the park, and the ability to spot big cats and other smaller game that can be hiding in the vegetation.
Optional Activities: Night game drives with SA National Parks Game Ranger (Subject to availability)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: SA National Parks Camp in two-man dome tents. Facilities include shared ablutions, shop, restaurant
Day 3: Kruger National Park
Today we have a full day of game viewing planned in a Kruger National Park open 4×4 vehicle. This gives you some fantastic photo opportunities so keep your eyes open for Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo, known as Africa's 'Big Five' as well as many other species of animals and birds.
Optional Activities: Night game drives with SA National Parks Game Ranger (Subject to availability)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: SA National Parks Camp in two-man dome tents. Facilities include shared ablutions, shop, and restaurant
Day 4: Panorama Route – Johannesburg
This morning we leave Kruger National Park on our journey back to Johannesburg. We travel along the spectacular Panorama Route.
Blyde River Canyon is the 3rd largest canyon in the world, with breathtaking views of formations such as God's Window and the Three Rondavels. We also see The Bourke's Luck Potholes, which have been gradually eroded by the Treur River.
Your tour ends on arrival in Johannesburg and most groups spend this last night together at a local restaurant.
Optional Activities: Morning Game Walk with SA National Parks, Dinner in a local Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Include
Meals as indicated on the itinerary (unless otherwise specified, all meals are prepared and served at the Nomad truck), accommodation, registered guides, transport and highlights / activities as indicated.
Tour Exclude
All items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities.
Please note all clients require adequate Travel Insurance. Medical Insurance is not sufficient.
Terms & Conditions
If cancelled 28-days or less prior to Date of Departure, the following cancellation fees will apply:
28 Days – 15 Days 50% of Tour Fare
14 Days – 7 Days 75% of Tour Fare
6 Days – 0 Days 100% of Tour Fare
Rate per Adult: ZAR 4 250.00
Rate per Single Traveller: ZAR 4 430.00
Rate per child: N/A


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In Jungian psychology, "shadow" or "shadow aspect" refers to an aspect of your personality which the conscious ego does not identify in itself. In short, the shadow is the "dark side". Because one tends to reject or remain ignorant of the least desirable aspects of one's personality, the shadow is largely considered "bad" or the entirety of the unconscious…To know yourself, you must accept your dark side. To deal with others' dark sides, you must also know your own. Seeing your shadow for what it is, embracing it as part of yourself, and integrating it into your life and magickal practice not only makes you a better person but also a more powerful witch.
~ excerpt from my upcoming book, Out of the Broom Closet.
Between last night's lunar eclipse and the solar eclipse on Aug 21st my focus in my magickal practice will largely be returning to my shadow work. This is a powerful time for shadow integration not only because of the eclipses but also because of the Moon will be in Aquarius, opposing the Sun in Leo, which is still separating from a conjunction with Mars. This is a time, astrologically, for opposites warring. The eclipses only serve to deepen this with the conflict of dark and light. Acknowledging and working with this is a way of embodying both and harnessing this time of growth and transformation.
Why Tarot and Shadow Work?
Tarot helps spark memories, illuminate shadow aspects that they are not conscious of yet, or for advice about how to move on and heal from the tearing down that is inherent in the shadow work process. I intend to use the cards as a meditation technique mostly. I have been playing around with a spread idea to help me out. Once I have it fully formed, I will share it here.
The decks I am using for this work are the basics – Rider-Waite and Thoth. The first because I don't want the "oo-shiny" or need to learn a new deck to distract me at this time. The second because the Thoth deck has a tendency to really kick my ass – it has a no-holds-barred vibe and every time I've used it, the readings have been blunt, harsh, and exactly what I've needed to hear. The reason I am not just using the Thoth deck is because the one I have access to is my husbands – I'm thinking I will need to buy my one in the days ahead, heh.
Kelly-Ann Maddox, tarot diva that I adore, has some fantastic shadow work journal prompts on her site and a few videos dealing with the topic, including an interview with kick-ass witch Joanna DeVoe
Want to Join me?
I just opened up a Simbi offering for anyone that would like to discuss Shadow Work further with me or wants advice on their own work. I don't know yet if I will leave up this particular service past the solar eclipse, we will see. The offering is only 20 simbi or open for trade. Feel free to send me a message, I'm looking forward to sharing this journey with you.


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A West Lawn, PA-based law firm has chosen DaBrian Marketing Group, LLC to lead in the development, implementation, and configuration of its website redesign project.
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With experience spanning over 40 years, Miller Law Group, PLLC has built a reputation of providing clients with devoted, passionate, and professional legal service. Where other law firms may concentrate solely on a rapid legal resolution, Miller Law Group chose to differentiate itself by forming a personal connection with each person or business it represents. In support of the firm's mission, Miller Law Group's founding partners resolved to focus on marketing themselves in lieu of doing so with the overall brand.
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DIY Installation Instructions
I.) Open the headlight bucket or fairing (refer to your service manual for instructions) and disconnect OEM bulb from OEM harness.
II.) Connect the bulb to the ballast with the two cables (1) and plug the connector from the HID kit into the OEM harness (2).
III.) Once connected, test the kit to make sure you've got it right. Remove the HID bulb from the protective white/clear plastic case and if your bulb has a white/clear plastic washer right under the read rubber seal, remove that too. All white/clear plastic should be removed prior to mounting the bulb into the headlight. If the bulb does not fit snug, add the rubber seal from your stock bulbs as well, but do not force the bulb if the fit is too tight. Do not touch the bulb with your fingers. If you do, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol prior to installation. Any amount of grease left on the bulb will cause it to burn prematurely.
Test prior to closing your headlight bucket up. If lights don't turn on, reverse the polarity (simply connect the lights backwards from what you connected them the first time). This reffers to the connector that attaches to your OEM connector (the one you disconnected from the OEM bulb).


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2018 Buick Encore Leak And Release Info
The Encore is available in three trim levels: comfort, leather and Premium. The compact 2018 Buick Encore has five passengers up to 1371 liters (48.4 cubic feet) of storage space when the rear seats are folded down.
Exterior and Interior
We probably will not see many changes with regard to the new 2018 Buick Encore. This vehicle has already undergone a major overhaul, and it is unlikely that you will get another soon. For the 2018 update, you can expect to see a standard treatment abroad. This means that the grid will be redesigned, so that it is larger and more voluminous. Yet, he will use the Buick badge in the center. The headlights and taillights are also likely going to get an update too. They will use the latest LED technology. No matter what you do, the exterior will remain strong and aggressive, which is exactly what this vehicle is for off-road use. GM Gamma Platform II will support the latest Buick Encore. This lightweight platform to reduce the weight of the vehicle, and in so doing, improves energy efficiency. There will also be 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
There will be a number of improvements in the 2018 Buick Encore inside the vehicle as well. The cabin will be as spacious and comfortable as ever. The seats will be covered in the finest leather. In addition, they are waiting to see a number of technological improvements as well. The center position of the dashboard will be dominated by a touch screen of 4.2 inches with Apple and Android car. Also plans to see the latest OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi access point. Apart from this, you can expect the new model has USB and Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio and a navigation system. Steering wheels and heated seats have not yet been confirmed. There will also be a number of security features included in the latest model, but there will be more words about it later.
Standard Features the 2018 Buick Encore includes 10 airbags, StabiliTrak stability enhancement and a 1.4L Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged four-cylinder / six-speed 138 horsepower, with technologies such as IntelliLink Buick voice and rearview camera.
Release and Price
Expect to see the full model presentation in mid-2017, which means that sales can start shortly after or at the end of 2017. Base price 2018 Buick Encore should not stay away from the brand $ 24,000.


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How to Choose a Ski Resort
How on earth do you decide where to go for your winter sports holiday? It's a tough one. There are certainly plenty of resorts to choose from these days. Skiing has become hugely popular with people of all ages and from all walks of life and most resorts now cater for all tastes. There was a time when skiing was a sport reserved for the wealthy and elite, locals lucky enough to live in or near a resort, or the so-called 'ski bums' working in resorts, but those days are long gone.
Choosing a ski destination in today's world is becoming more and more of a lottery. You have to take a chance on where the snow is going to fall! While one winter season may not be good for a certain country or ski area, it doesn't mean that it will be the same the next season. Global warming is blamed for the change in climate and weather patterns, but the scientists can't predict which countries or areas Mother Nature and the snow gods will bless.
So… What if you have no choice but to book your winter sports holiday in advance? The general opinion of those-in-the-know seems to be that it's safest to choose a high altitude resort, as you'll have a better chance of skiing on real snow, and maybe even powder, rather than the man-made variety or risking no snow at all. Those able to take off at a moment's notice can choose to fly where the snow is falling.
If you're taking the family you'll want to look for family-friendly resorts with bunny hills, ski school lessons and activities for the kids. If you compare resorts you'll see that some are more geared up for families than others.
The internet is a great place to start as you can find out just about anything by 'Googling' it. Start by choosing the country of your choice, and then sift through the resorts until you find one that suits most of your needs. While you're checking out our Ski Insurance section for a quote (Click here: ski insurance ) take the time to look through our Ski Guide pages where we have compiled some helpful information and links for ski resorts in Europe, USA, Canada and Worldwide.
Choosing the Runs / Piste Suited to Your Abilities
If you are unfamiliar with a particular resort or ski mountain, pick up a Mountain Map (also known as Trail Guide, Trail Map or Piste Map) and study it before you set out. The methods used to rate the runs (pistes) may vary from resort to resort and country to country, but as a general rule they will be marked with a colour and the name of the run so that you can easily identify it on your Trail Map and know whether or not you can handle it. The difficulty of an Intermediate run, for instance, may vary. Many resorts will post a board near the ski school or lifts with names of the runs which have been groomed overnight so you can warm up on some nice cruising runs before hitting something more challenging.
The runs, or pistes, in Europe are typically identified by the following colour codes:
Blue (Beginner or Easy Run)
These are the easiest runs, good for beginners and intermediate skiers. They will have gentle gradients and no difficult terrain or moguls.
Red (Intermediate Run)
The Red runs will have a steeper gradient with more challenging terrain or moguls.
Black (Advanced Skiers, more difficult)
The Black runs will be the steeper slopes and often have long and very challenging mogul runs.
In the USA & Canada the ski runs have a different colour coding system:
Green (Beginner and Easiest runs)
The green runs are good for beginners and intermediate skiers. Green runs are most often found near the base of the mountain, but can also be found on the upper slopes, giving beginners the chance to gain confidence and make long runs down to the base of the mountain. However, it can be intimidating riding a lift to the top of the mountain, so beginners may not wish to attempt these runs without a guide or instructor.
Blue (Intermediate runs)
The Blue runs are steeper and more challenging runs, often with moguls. A Blue run might also indicate a run which is not too steep, but perhaps is narrow or slants to one side, or has some other difficult aspect to deal with.
Black (Advanced, Expert and more difficult runs)
In North America the Black runs are for advanced skiers. They are also rated according to a Black Diamond symbol – with a single black diamond being the least challenging, all the way up to double and triple black diamonds which are definitely for expert skiers only! Some Black runs may be suitable for a good intermediate skier, but they can vary from resort to resort. Many resorts have Mountain Guides and Hosts who ski the mountain and are available to give advice and answer questions.
Different Types of Snow
If you're a beginner then a few lessons with an instructor will be very valuable in helping you to get the most out of your time on the slopes. You'll encounter many different types of snow and terrain on one mountain – even in the same day - so it's important to learn how to deal with changing conditions and ski safely and in control. As a general rule, the snow on the higher slopes will be drier due to the colder temperatures and it's the type of snow that squeaks and crunches pleasingly as you walk on it. The snow on the lower slopes is likely to be softer and wetter, depending on the temperatures.
While you're learning you'll be glad to stay in the safe confines of the bunny hills, but once you find your 'ski-legs' you'll want to be off exploring all that the mountain has to offer. Ski resorts use special equipment to 'groom' many of the runs – which basically means they make them nice and flat for you so that you can ski faster and carve big turns. The groomed runs can make the most ungraceful 'gorilla turn' skier look and feel like a pro!
Many runs are deliberately left ungroomed so that moguls form, which are basically the bumps of snow which build up from skiers making the same tracks around them and the bumps subsequently get larger and larger until the resort decides to groom them flat and start again. Bump skiing is hard on the knees and probably best left to the younger and fitter skiers, but it can be a fun challenge for all levels of skiers to have a go. Kids who start early on the bumps often develop amazing ability for this style of skiing (affectionately known as 'Mogul Mice') and tackle the bumps with no hint of fear. It helps that they have a low centre of gravity to start with – and not far to fall!
Begin on the easy bump runs and work your way up, but leave the 'Black' mogul runs to the experts! It's a treat to watch expert skiers navigating down a double black diamond mogul run and catching air as they jump off the tops – but you'd be advised to stay out of their way and just watch from the sides - or ride the lifts which pass over those runs for a bird's eye view of the action. You'll be in awe at the skill of some of these athletes!
Spring Skiing
Spring is a time when you can have loads of fun on the mountain - getting a tan while skiing in shorts and a tee-shirt (or less!) but the downside is that you'll probably be doing something more akin to water-skiing. The warm temperatures will mean softer and wetter snow, and even slush on the lower slopes. The heavy snow can take some getting used to, and be warned that this is often the most common time when accidents happen and bones get broken!
Powder Skiing
Powder skiing is another experience. It takes a different technique, so you might consider taking a lesson or hiring an instructor to help you find your balance and get the most out of the powder - or 'white gold' as it's also known. Many resorts will leave expert runs ungroomed so that you can glide silently through the powder and make your own tracks! However, these are also the runs where moguls form fast, and later in the day the run could become quite choppy and difficult for beginners and intermediate skiers. Powder skiing is a fantastic and very addictive experience and one you will want to relive over and over again if you are lucky enough to experience it and can master the art.
Man Made Snow
Skiing on man-made snow takes yet another technique. You could be skiing down a groomed piste on velvety snow and suddenly feel as if you've hit gravel. You'll encounter man-made snow on the lower slopes where they've been making snow to keep you from skiing on grass and rocks if the snow level drops low enough – or at the start of the season. In these areas you will often see hazards (rocks and grass) roped off, or marked with flags or some other method – so you'd be wise to take notice and stay away from those areas rather than risk damaging your skis and having to get them re-tuned and re-waxed – if not re-placed!
Many beginners make the mistake of thinking they cannot ride the lifts to the top of the mountain and take those runs because they are more advanced. That is not always the case. If you study your mountain map (provided free by the resorts) you'll see that there will often be Beginner or Intermediate runs from the top down to the base. Sometimes these runs will be connected by roads or trails so that you won't have to encounter any piste which is beyond your capability. It's a good idea to always carry a Mountain Map in your pocket in case you get separated from your group, or to avoid getting yourself into a situation where the only way down is via a Double Black Diamond! (Trust me, it happens. I've done it!).
Off Piste Skiing
Skiing off-piste or out-of-bounds is an activity best avoided or left to advanced and expert skiers. These areas are usually very well flagged and marked, so go through the barriers at your own risk. The areas are not groomed and you'll be going off into terrain where there may not be a lift to bring you back out and you'll be expected to know your way. Always inform someone of your plans so that emergency services can be informed if you don't return. You could easily get lost, and if the weather and visibility turns bad you'll have problems finding your way back. There's also the danger of avalanches and even expert skiers who carry all the emergency equipment can get caught out. Be warned that you'll also be taking a big chance (which could be very costly) as your Travel Insurance may not cover you if you get into difficulties while skiing off-piste or out of bounds! (That doesn't just apply to our Ski Insurance, but any policy). Use some common sense because you may not just get yourself into danger, but could also put the lives of your rescuers in peril. In case you're wondering… Yes, you will probably receive a hefty bill for their services – which could even include a helicopter ride! If you really want to ride in a helicopter do it properly and pay to go Helicopter Skiing with professional guides and instructors!
Tree Skiing is another type of activity best left to more advanced skiers. Once you head off into the trees, whether at the side of the piste or other parts of the mountain, you need to be able to control you speed and stop quickly if needed. The tracks through trees are often steep, narrow and winding. It may look like fun, and your friends may try to persuade you to follow them. However, if you don't think you're up to it our advice is, don't do it! Trees are very pretty but also very hard - as many ex skiers have found out. Also, other skiers don't appreciate it if you come hurtling out of the trees out-of-control and ski into them! You could seriously injure yourself or others. Skiing is fun, so don't spoil it by taking unnecessary risks, being banned from the mountain, or getting yourself prosecuted or tangled up in lawsuits!
Skiing or Snowboarding?
Whether you prefer to Ski or Snowboard is a matter of personal choice. Many older skiers who learned with two skis will never convert to boarding! However, the popularity of boarding – especially among younger skiers – is huge. Most resorts do cater for boarders, with special parks, pipes and rails – but again, do your homework and check on the resort rules before you book! We have come across a few ski areas where boarders are not welcome and some where boarders are confined to certain parts of the mountain. Most resorts don't discriminate and boarders are welcome on all the runs.
Prepare for Your Ski Trip in Advance
You wouldn't expect to go out and run a marathon without doing plenty of training to prepare yourself. Likewise with skiing, you'd be advised to start toning up and getting your ski muscles into shape well before you hit the slopes. Apart from the obvious hazards of being unprepared and out of shape, like breaking bones or tearing ligaments, your skiing ability could be seriously affected by stiff and aching muscles. There's only so much that a hot tub and mug of hot spiced wine can fix!
Don't forget you will be at a higher altitude than you are used to, and many people suffer with varying degrees of Altitude Sickness. You could find you get out of breath easily, tire easily, or have headaches. Please remember that your tolerance for alcohol will also be affected, so take it easy!
To get the most enjoyment out of your winter sports holiday, consider joining a gym well in advance. Have an instructor show you the best exercises to target your ski muscles. One key point is to remember to warm-up and stretch before you hit the slopes. Another great way to get conditioned for skiing is to take some lessons at a dry ski slope. These facilities can be found close to many major cities, so check and see whether you have one in your vicinity. Getting the basics down before you hit real snow will give you a great advantage.
Another word of advice… Don't try to look cool by skiing in your jeans or track suit! Once those heavy fabrics get wet you'll be stuck with them all day and be cold and very uncomfortable! Plus you won't look cool at all with wet patches on your clothes as everyone will know that you've taken a fall. Falls can range from a general 'face plant' with telltale snow wedged behind your goggles/sunglasses, all the way up to a boot sale/garage sale where poles, skis and goggles leave your body in a sad trail down the mountain. Wearing proper ski clothing which is waterproof is a must and a good investment. Layering your clothes is also a good idea, as well as purchasing good quality, waterproof gloves or mittens. Don't forget your hat, goggles and sunglasses. Protect your skin and lips with a high SPF sun block and invest in a good quality pair of sunglasses which will screen out the harmful rays. Remember that the sun's rays are much stronger at altitude, plus reflected glare from the snow. You never know what kind of weather you will encounter throughout a day on the slopes so most resorts provide lockers where you can shed clothing, or store items and return for them later if needed. Better to be dry and warm than cold and sorry!
Should You Take the Kids Skiing?
Have you ever met a kid who doesn't like playing in the snow? If you plan to take the children with you it's vital to choose a ski resort which caters for families. The good resorts will be well geared-up with a children's ski school and activities, baby sitting and child-minding services. As we outlined earlier, most kids take to skiing like proverbial ducks to water so it's a good idea to start them out young. They will have a fantastic time, and when they get older and can keep up with you it'll be even more fun being able to ski as a family and pose at the top of the mountain for those treasured family photos!
A Final Word
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The foundation project is a "plan" to create new clean lines with new blood or to re-create clean lines from foundation cats that had been severely mixed with nem.
We are at the moment a group of breeders in France, Switzerland and Norway. We choose and bought a foundation offspring to bring new blood to the breed in optimal conditions and recording all the information necessary to achieve good consistent work and leave all the data regarding these new cats and the building of these new lines available for the future.
All our Riex 2 cats will be married to cats with longer genealogies to avoid 2/3 foundation cats in the same genealogy. Our matches are the combination of New lines + Old lines.
All the cats will be tested PK deficiency, PKD and HCM regularly, their offspring will be tested HCM also regularly.
Kittens will be sold first as pets and these pet owners will agree on contract that the cats will be followed by the breeder. Offspring will be screened HCM and also pet owners will be chose among those who will allow us to follow the cat regarding type with photos or visits and with any relevant information about the health of the cat in question.
Most of the time we know very little about the foundation cats in our lines. One of the goals of this project is to make ALL the information available about these new foundation cats brought to us by Russians breeders and ensure data is recorded. A ll these important information like: where cat was found, conditions of life (street cat,farm cat, pet adverts on newpaper), cp carrier or not, blood group, judges who gave certificate, health info and death if the cat already passed is recorded for the future breeders to come.
I also want o create here a page for each older foundation gathering ALL the information we have about each cat with the same goal: Leave the information available, effortlessly within a mouse click, to future breeders.
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Air travel
Perth, 10th March 2014
With the mysterious disappearance of a Malaysian commercial airliner en route from KL to Beijing, you do wonder what's going on at times. With all modern technology, how is it possible that an airplane just disappears from the air, of the radar and despite 40 odd planes and ships looking for it not a trace can be found…how come with all the spy technology (ref Edward Snowden) they can't even locate the position…I find that hard to comprehend. Then how is it possible that two people can board the plane on stolen passports when these passports are listed as missing on Interpol's list of missing passports! It apparently takes seconds to cross reference that in the international passport database. Does not give you much confidence that all these security checks they make you go through every time you take a flight actually work!
Despite the worrying news about air travel, I still boarded my plane to Perth (exactly the same model as the one that disappeared over the South Chinese Sea) and went about my business as usual. Air travel is part and parcel of running my business and just because a plane went missing it does not mean that suddenly air travel is unsafe. On the contrary it is one of the safest ways of travel in the world. The point is that when it goes wrong, it is generally pretty fatal. If somebody else is involved in a fatal car crash, do you stop taking a taxi or driving your car…no not really, but you do have a heightened sense of prudence and think more carefully about the way you travel and move about. And in all honesty I am always relieved to have my two feet back on the ground after each flight.
Light Watch 5-39: It is important to travel as relaxed as possible, certainly for us frequent flying business people where we generally hit the ground running when we arrive at destination…that's why you will understand that we highly appreciate the airport lounges where we can escape the busy airport halls and have a little relax time or doing some undisturbed work before we fly out…Singapore Airlines, generally my airline of choice has their Silver Kris lounges around the world, here are the ones from Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Sydney…they all follow similar lighting concepts that are supposed to relax you… 🙂
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Monday, 24 October 2011
Drypoint print
Well, here is the long awaited drypoint. its 28x18cm, and is from an earlier drawing of an idle afternoon in Dorling Kindersley offices, London. It has turned out very well, and now I'm considering doing some more. There are some very interesting subtleties to the medium, such as a the light areas top right are very heavily wiped and make a lovely delicate line, the dark areas are lightly wiped and are a lovely fudgey darkness, like velvet. The lines on the bottom right are my favourite marks- they could be put to good use in a very graphic almost art deco print. Tomorrow I will do a watercolour layer on the lighter prints of this plate, so will post that hopefully tomorrow evening. Its all very exciting.
Sunday, 9 October 2011
Drawings in colour
Happy Sunday lunchtime everyone, here are my latest drawings with added zing of colour.
In regards to my approach in drawing, and printmaking, I've decided to go back to a more relaxed way of drawing. Over the past 4 months I've tried to practice detail in small drawings, and aquatint technique with etching. Then realised that I was a bit tied down with the 'correctness' of it all, and have decided to have more fun. So these latest drawings and future prints will be more lively and possibly experimental. This can be a narrow path do walk along as I'm mindful not to let the work become too cartoon-like.
At the moment I'm working on a drypoint of my old desk at Dorling Kindersley in 2005. I was always doing little drawings in spare moments. Now while thinking about loosening up and being more playful I took the drawing and started scratching into an old plate from college. As it's a drypoint it could go quite fuzzy and splodgey, but we'll see what happens. Either way it will be interesting. There are all sorts of things I could do for tone- like sticking fine to rough grade sandpaper on, scratching the sandpaper on the plate, making little dots or thick lines, very faint thin lines, and even underlayer of colour with lino block. It will be a totally spontaneous thing, seeing what happens. That's the most enjoyable part for me- working with the unexpected results and making a truly individual and eccentric image.
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09 October 2017
Chip Like The Pros
Are you wasting too many shots around the green?
Having a good chipping technique can be the difference between making a double bogey to saving par. Chipping is a crucial part of the game which many people don't practice. The best players in the world have the ability to save par when it looks like a bogey or double bogey is on the cards. I think looking back to when Tiger Woods was at his best, he was the master of this. A shot that comes to mind was when he was at the back of the par 3 16th green at Augusta and somehow managed to make a two when the commentator already was predicting his score as four.
Here are a few pointers to think about when you're next practicing your chipping to help you chip like the pros.
Addressing the ball:
Normal grip needs to be taken but hands positioned lower down for more control.
The feet need to be closer together, this will eliminate unnecessary movement. We don't need the legs to be doing too much apart from being stable to ensure good contact is made.
Move your body and stand closer to the ball, getting the club upright.
Ball position is in the center of the feet, with the weight around 60-70% favoring the lead side (left leg if you're right-handed, right leg if you're left handed)
Lastly, the shaft needs to lean forwards, so the hands will be slightly ahead of the ball.
The club selection will depend on the lie and what type of shot you're going to play: for a higher shot you would need a more lofted club like an LW or SW and for a low shot maybe a 7 or 8 iron.
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Shentonista Of The Year 2017 — Put Together
Ziqq, Team Choice winner, Interaction Designer. Shirt, blazer, and pants from Club Monaco.
Ziqq's words are confident and considered, and when he dashes off opinions in quick succession, it's clear that his excitability comes less from nervousness than a seemingly endless spring of ideas. He's found a creative outlet in music, having written songs and released a single, and while he sheepishly dismisses them as "songs about imaginary girlfriends", we think the ability to play three instruments is nothing to scoff at. Still, there's no doubt that design remains his first love, and eight years after he founded Designsayshello, a platform to bring an understanding of design to a wider audience, the flame doesn't seem to have flickered at all. It's this never-ending passion that contributed to him being the runner-up in our Shentonista Of The Year 2017 contest; his optimism is most evident when he talks about his vision for the future, and he may have found the best way to share his passion—imparting it to the next generation.
You've changed your hairstyle since we last saw you. What else is new?
The last time we met, I was about to leave for the United Kingdom (UK) for work, and I just got back in November or December. Since I returned, I've been working as a user experience designer. I work a lot with clients in the financial technology industry, and one thing I do is design digital products for banks.
What has the experience been like?
I used to work at an experience design studio, and from physical spaces I crossed over to designing digital spaces. It's been about a year and a half now, and while it's difficult sometimes, my company has a fun work culture so it's pretty good. The work is new to me, so I'm still trying to grow and learn.
Previously, you told us that you're a musician by night, and you play the guitar, ukulele, and keyboard. What made you pick up the different instruments?
Music is a place I can go to when I have things I don't know how to express. I like to write and play with words, and music is one way I can do that. I recently released a single in December called Winter, about my first time experiencing winter in the UK.
Who are you listening to right now?
I love SZA's music, my favourite song of hers is The Weekend. I listen to music to capture certain moments. When I travel or when I experience something amazing, I'll try to find a song that fits that moment so it's like a time capsule for me, and when I listen to it again I'll remember that feeling.
Tell us a bit more about Designsayshello, and why you decided to create it.
I started it in 2010 as a platform for people to understand the work that designers do. A lot of people think that design is just about aesthetics and making things pretty, so it's an avenue for designers who do amazing work to amplify what they do. It was a chance conversation I had with my aunt after I graduated from Republic Polytechnic that started it. When I told her I studied interaction design, she asked "So do you paint? Is it art or fashion?" I realised that what people thought of design differed from what I had learnt in school, which pushed me to start the project. I interviewed 15 designers across different disciplines, and I shot a documentary.
How did you meet the 15 designers and get them all together?
Between my graduation and enlistment in National Service, I went back to school to see my lecturers and told them that I wanted to learn more about what design professionals were doing in the industry. They gave me contacts and I sent lots of emails, and among those who replied, I managed to film 15 of them. I wanted to share the interesting conversations I had with them, so I pieced the film together and shared it. The film went viral when I released it, but I didn't know about it because I had just enlisted in NS. My mentor helped me set up the page, and that was how Designsayshello took off.
How do you feel that design can and should make the world better?
I don't think design itself can change the world; it's the people who use it. Design is a tool so it's more about the designer than anything else. Design is a methodology and a philosophy, so even if you know it but don't practice it you can't really do much. I used to hear this quote: "Don't aspire to be a great designer, but aspire to always do great things." Whatever field you're in, I believe that if you know what's true in your heart and you really follow through, then you can really do amazing things.
What are some common misconceptions that people have about design?
A lot of people appreciate design only on a superficial level. But if you go deep into how the designer created an item, you'll find a lot of thought has been put into it. Many people don't understand the user-centric aspect around a piece of work—even for something as simple as a chair, someone had to think about the best way to help somebody who was feeling tired of standing too much. That goes into the form of a chair, not just how it looks.
What do you think about the state of design in Singapore? What have we done well, and what can we improve upon?
The design scene here has grown quite a lot. In March we celebrated Singapore Design Week, and that didn't exist back in 2010. The fact that we have this movement is a sign that we're growing as a community. At the same time, I think that it's too easy for creative groups to work in silos because they want to be successful, so they only focus on what they're doing. One thing we can improve on is to start collaborating and bringing each other up.
Do you think you've achieved your dreams? What's next for you?
I don't think so. When I was younger I had huge dreams, like wanting to make an impact on the world. But as I got older, I realised that if you can just be a better person day by day, that's enough. Currently, my biggest dream is to be able to give back—I'd like to be an educator one day. I'm just racking up all this knowledge and experience now so one day I can pass it on. Also, Designsayshello is turning 10 in 2020, so I'm working on a documentary that shows how far it's come.
Having lived and worked in both Singapore and London, what's the biggest cultural difference between the two? What's one thing you learnt during your time in London?
Being in London taught me a lot of independence. The people there are very accepting; they don't care if you have pink hair or something crazy, and you're free to be whoever you want. That safety net helps with the creative process, because everyone is a lot more willing to embrace failure; you're not afraid to do stupid things and experiment. Singapore is different—because we all have goals and performance targets set out for us, our definition of success is very different from theirs, and that affects our culture and how we live.
What's the last thing you read, saw or heard that inspired you?
Just the day before I watched a short film called The Gap by Ira Glass. It's a two-minute video about how people in the creative field will always have the feeling of being dissatisfied with your work and knowing you can do better. Everyone goes through that, but you just have to keep going and do a lot more work until it gets better.
Ziqq was previously seen here.
Special thanks to our friends at Club Monaco for being a part of this project.
Also, a big thank you to all the people we worked with last year for coming on board:Club Monaco, We Need A Hero, Grain Traders, Kilo, Camp Kilo Charcoal Club, Kilo Lounge, Freedom Yoga, Gallery & Co., SEEDS and Chikuyotei.
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In Kiev, the car hit stop and hit three people
In Kiev, the Nissan took off at a public transport stop and hit three people. The accident occurred on Sunday, 10 December, Kyiv Operational. According to the driver of the car, he was driving down the street the Upper Shaft. Near "rye market" he decided to turn on the street. The lower Shaft and on the tram tracks his car skidded. The car left the pavement at stop of public transport. At that time at the bus stop were three […]Read more


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Harvard Business School has topped its second major ranking in the space of two weeks. After heading US News & World Report's list of American graduate business schools (see article), it has now also retained its crown as the world's best provider of non-degree, executive-education courses according to the Financial Times. Swiss school IMD came second in the overall ranking, which combines the results of separate ratings of schools' open-enrolment and customised programmes. Duke University's Fuqua school and Spanish institution IESE were joint third. In the individual categories, Harvard topped the open-enrolment section, while—for a seventh consecutive year—Fuqua won out for its customised programmes.
With executive education budgets being cut by companies as the recession bites, these are tough times for business schools. The FT says that a 20% drop in demand for non-degree courses is being commonly reported by the top schools, while a report from Icedr, an industry research body, says that 60% of companies have reduced their training and development budgets. The paper says that open-enrolment programmes seem to have to been hit harder than customised ones. With one of the major issues being a moratorium on air travel at many companies, schools are having to change their models away from campus-based programmes, in favour of delivering more programmes at companies' headquarters or remotely using distance learning technology.
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The #RethinkAgeing Working and Volunteering series shows older Tasmanians engaged in a range of work and volunteering environments.
This series challenges negative perceptions that growing older means inability to continue to contribute to our communities through employment or volunteering. Many older people want to continue to work well into their 60s and beyond, even if it's with reduced hours or in a slightly different role. People continue to use their knowledge and skills to teach others, support their community and do what they love.


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