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There are several sub-species of the wolf. A few of the most common are:
Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus)
The wolf from which most others arise, the gray wolf is the largest of the canid species.
They can be found in a wide variety of habitats throughout most of North America.
These animals survived the ice age and are thought to be the ancestor of domestic dog. They may not, however, survive mankind.
Arctic Wolf (Canis Lupus Arctos)
The Arctic Wolf can be found on the islands of the Canadian Arctic and the north coast of Greenland. Because of their extreme isolation and the harsh conditions of their environment, not much is known about this subspecies of gray wolf.
We do know that their coat grows almost pure white and thicker than their cousins to maximize wamth in constant cold.
Arabian Wolf (Canis Lupus Arabs)
The Arabian wolf was once found throughout the Arabian Peninsula, but now their territory has become scattered to bits of several different countries.
This subspecies is smaller than most and tend to live and hunt in small packs of 2 or 3 animals. They are also one of the few that aren't known to howl.
Eastern Wolf (Canis Lupus Lycaon or Canis Lycaon)
Also called Eastern Timber Wolf, Eastern Canadian Wolf and Eastern Canadian Red Wolf, there has been speculation as to whether they are actually a subspecies of the grey wolf.
They are thought to be a hybridization between the grey wolf and red wolves or coyotes and a distinct species in their own right (Canis lycaon).
The Eastern Wolf is smaller than their cousins and often have physical characteristics similar to coyotes (who they've have been known to inter-breed with).
Eurasian Wolf (Canis Lupus Lupus)
Also called Common Wolf, European Wolf, Carpathian Wolf, Steppes Wolf, Tibetan Wolf and Chinese Wolf. Originally found throughout Eurasia, now they are only seen in Central Asia.
The fur of this subspecies is generally shorter, more dense and richer in color than their cousins in North America.
Mexican Wolf (Canis Lupus Baileyi)
The Mexican wolf is one of the most endangered canids on the planet. Originally they were found through most of northern Mexico and parts of the Southern US, and they were declared an endangered species in 1976.
What remains of the breed lives in zoos and wolf sanctuaries.
Italian Wolf (Canis Lupus Italicus)
Also called the Apennine Wolf, the Italian wolf is found in the Apennine Mountains in Italy, some areas of Switzerland and parts of southern France.
A medium sized wolf, their bloodlines are thought to be particularly pure and relatively unaffected by domesticated dogs.
Northwestern Wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis)
Also known as the Rocky Mountain Wolf, McKenzie Valley wolf, Alaskan Timber Wolf or Canadian Timber Wolf.
They are predators perfectly suited for their environment, so numbers remained large in spite of the hunting.
Russian Wolf (Canis Lupus Communis)
Found in north-central Russia and one of the 5 subspecies found within the Russian Federation. One of the largest of the grey wolves, the Russian Wolves are champion predators. Because of this, they thrive in the wild and their numbers grow quickly.
These animals are also known to be more aggressive towards humans than other greys. For these two reasons, the Russian wolf is legally hunted to keep their numbers down.
Iberian wolf (Canis Lupus Signatus)
These animals can be found in northern Portugal and northwestern Spain and differ physically from the more common Eurasian Wolf.
The Iberian Wolf gets their latin name from the dark marks on their tail and on both front legs. Signatus means "marked".
Great Plains Wolf (Canis Lupus Nubilus)
Also called Timber Wolf and Buffalo Wolf, this is the most common subspecies of grey wolf in the continental US.
The range of these animals used to cover the whole of the US and southern Canada. However relentless hunting and habitat destruction has resulted in their protection as an endangered species.
Luckily the Great Plains Wolf has made a great comeback and their numbers are rising again.
Tundra Wolf (Canis Lupus Albus)
Also called Eurasian Arctic wolf, this animal is found throughout northern Europe and Asia, often in the arctic and boreal regions of Russia.
Among the largest of the grey wolves, these animals have a fine coat of fur and are often hunted for it.
Southern-East Asian Wolf (Canis Lupus Pallipes)
The Southern-East Asian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), also known as the Turkish or Iranian Wolf, is a subspecies of Gray Wolf which ranges from Northern Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Iran. Israel seems to be the last hope for the Southern-East Asian Wolf's survival in the Middle East because it is the only country in the region where they have legal protection.
Caspian Sea Wolf (Canis Lupus Campestris)
The Caspian Sea Wolf, also known as the Caucasian Wolf, is a critically endangered subspecies of the Gray Wolf, and was once found throughout the area between the Caspian and Black seas. Now an extremely rare animal, it exists only in a remote area in the extreme southeastern portion of Russia that borders the Caspian Sea.
Dingo (Canis Dingo)
The Australian Dingo or Warrigal is an ancient, free roaming, primitive canine unique to the continent of Australia, specifically the outback. Because of their attacks on livestock, dingoes and other wild dogs are seen as pests by the sheep industry and the resultant control methods normally run counter to dingo conservation efforts.
Vancouver Island Wolf (Canis Lupus Crassodon)
The Vancouver Island Wolf is a subspecies of grey wolf, endemic to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is very social with other wolves, and lives in packs of about five to thirty-five. It is an endangered subspecies, very shy, and is rarely seen by humans.
Eqyptian Wolf (Canis Lupus Lupaster)
Once found throughout the Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula, now the Egyptian wolf is only found in northern Egypt and northeastern Libya. This subspecies is relatively small and often mistaken for the Golden Jackal.
They are critically endangered due to overhunting.
As well as a few others~
◦ Himalayan Wolf - disputed as a sub-species of the grey wolf and was thought to belong to the Tibetan wolf species. Now, this species is critically endangered.
• Red Wolf - Found in eastern USA. This species is critically endangered.
• Prairie wolf - also known as coyote. This species is not endangered but is on the lower concern list.
• Eastern Canadian Wolf - a newly recognised species, thought to be a relation of both the prairie wolf and the gray wolf, and is something classified as a Grey wolf sub-species. This species is endangered.
• Ethiopian Wolf - A wolf that very closely resembles a fox. This species is endangered.
• Indian Wolf - Another recently recognise species, thought originally to be a sub-species of Southern-East Asian Wolf, now known to be a species in its own right.
• Maned Wolf - Found exclusively in South America. This species is critically endangered.
There are also several species of wolf that are now extinct. These include:
•Hokkaido Wolf - One of the two Japanese wolf species. Confirmed extinct in 1889.
•Honshū Wolf - The second of the Japanese wolf species, also extinct. Confirmed to be extinct in 1905.
•Dire Wolf - A prehistoric wolf. Estimated to have become extinct around 10,000 years ago.
•Newfoundland Wolf - A sub-species of the grey wolf, now extinct. Confirmed to be extinct in 1911.
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To walk a mile in Juan Garibay's shoes is to hustle. It means working seven days a week between two jobs and still finding time to research and build DraftKings lineups.
Although it would also mean having to decide which shoes to wear, because if you were to walk a mile in Garibay's shoes, you'd have over 300 pairs to choose from. "I'd say people are shocked, that's the first thing, 'Oh my god I can't believe you have so many shoes,'" Garibay said. "I've been collecting for over 15 years so it's definitely taken time."
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What started out as simply a middle schooler's desire to sport the latest shoes like other kids in class turned into a life-long passion. In Juan's modest three-bedroom home that he shares with his brother, one bedroom has become entirely occupied by shoes. The floor-to-ceiling display for his collection stands as a monument to Garibay's dedication to being a collector."The shoe room was always just stacked boxes and I had so much that I realized they need their own space," Garibay said.
When he first started collecting shoes seriously, Garibay realized that he could scale his collection up quickly by selling extra shoes for additional income. That's when he enlisted his friend Brandon to become his business partner.
Garibay was originally a devotee to the Jordan brand, searching for deals on as many models of Jordans in his size nines that he could find. But as he started to scale his buying operation Garibay expanded into the LeBron James models and beyond."A pair of Yeezys resold for $1,300 and I got them for about $300," Garibay said.
Profits like this are sweet for Garibay, but they are earned through hard work. "If he's not busy at work he's here doing something with fantasy or shoes," Brandon said.After a full day at work, Garibay comes home each night, opens up his laptop and gets to work again, whether it be hunting for the next deal on a pair of shoes or doing the research to finalize his DraftKings lineups. On many nights, it's both.
It's with seemingly limitless drive that Garibay pursues his ambitions in fantasy sports. As a 12-year player of season long fantasy football, Garibay started playing DraftKings fantasy football and found quick success. Garibay, however, had set his sights higher."The thing that drives me is just winning," Garibay said. "I love to win. I have a passion for sports so it's like why not turn this passion into a profit?"
Garibay began researching and playing NBA and MLB games once his bankroll could accommodate it. The hard work paid off as he went on to win first-place prizes in GPPs in both sports, Garibay proudly recalled.
Though Garibay's passion for fantasy sports used to be independent from his passion for shoes, increasingly the two have become intertwined. "Reselling shoes has helped in my buying of other shoes and also helped build my [DraftKings] bankroll because I'm now able to have some extra cash to be able to transfer over and start playing bigger tournaments," Garibay said.
It's hard to tell whether a strong finish—even a first place win—at the Fantasy Football World Championships would affect Garibay's DraftKings bankroll or his shoe collection operation. But judging by the scope of Garibay's ambition, the answer is likely both. And then who knows where his big dreams will take him next.

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You know when you're a kid and your birthday is coming up and you start counting down the sleeps? It's been a while since I've done that, but as we were going to be in Sevilla for my birthday, I was looking forward to it a lot more than I have done in recent years.
This year, birthday money would definitely be spent on something memorable. Thanks to Mum I splashed out on a hammam experience which I missed in Morocco. The plan for the evening was for sunset cocktails overlooking the Cathedral, then on to a flamenco show in the evening.
L: Traditional Spanish breakfast; R: Talking to family and friends on my birthday
The hammam bathhouse must have relaxed me a little too much. When we were on our way out for the evening, I slipped down the stairs in our hotel and landed on my backside with my foot in an increasing pool of blood. At that stage I knew that cocktails were out, but all I could think of was not missing the flamenco! While I was worrying about that, Steve was worrying about me. He mopped up the blood from the marble, and somehow managed to get me back up to our room.
After spending some time examining the cut on my heel, we realised that our night was going to be spent at the medical clinic rather than the flamenco. Firstly we were sent to a place by the hotel receptionist only to find a very unhelpful lady who seemed to be quite offended that we didn't speak any Spanish. Steve actually had to ask for any English speakers in the waiting room before we were informed by one of the patients that we were at the private clinic and should go to the public one nearby.
The taxi then took us to the university hospital where we had 3 different people translating for us in different areas. It might've been due to the fact that the doctors were worried my Achilles tendon had been cut, but we were in and out in less time than we would've spent in the waiting room in a public hospital in Australia. Even better was the fact that we didn't have to pay a cent at the hospital for the consultation, local anaesthetic or stitches and only a few Euros at the pharmacist for the antibiotics. The only downside being that we wouldn't still be in Spain when the stitches were due to come out.
Our itinerary needed to be adjusted to cater for some recovery time in Sevilla. Thongs (or flip flops for our non Aussie readers) were all I had to wear that wouldn't make my heel worse and were already thin enough to feel every little pebble beneath my feet. There definitely could've been worse places to go shoe shopping! We still managed to squeeze in some of the big sights in Spain between the shoe shops.
We rescheduled our tickets for the flamenco show for the following night. I think I did a pretty good impression of the flamenco dancer's face when I went flying down the stairs the previous night. It was hard not to laugh at the harrowing expressions of the female dancer and it explained why we thought they'd all been caught at bad moments when we saw photos at the flamenco museum in Jerez. We were only allowed to take photos during the 'encore photo time' when they were all smiling, but I've found one here which I thought represented the anguished flamenco dancer's expression.
A night in Córdoba was forfeited when we had to stay the extra night in Sevilla, so it was straight on to Granada, where the bars leave the rest to shame with the free tapas they give you every time you buy a drink. The quality and quantity really varied depending on the bar, but essentially it meant that we only had to pay for breakfast and drinks while staying there. Aside from the free tapas, Granada is also known for the imposing palace and fortress of the Alhambra which overlooks the town. The Moorish architecture of the Alhambra was magnificent, especially considering how much of it we had so recently seen in Morocco. The perfectly manicured grounds, which could've been designed by Japanese Buddhist monks they were so well thought out, and the view of Granada also explained why it's Spain's most visited attraction.
Madrid seemed to be THE market town, with a variety of markets for food, clothes and an infamous flea market called El Rastro with the same few types of stall repeated for the whole stretch. Being in town on a Sunday meant we were able to check out a few different markets including the epitome of markets! It was in an abandoned rail yard in Madrid where people could walk around with a beer, mojito or tinto de verano in hand. What more could you want?
On our way out, after checking out all the trains and the retro clothes, which were a lot closer to retro prices than those we see at home, we came across a group of people sketching who asked if I'd like to sit for them. Of course I agreed to sit still for 15 minutes! The results were very interesting; my favourite is probably the simplest. It's been the trigger for me to start sketching again. Steve modelled for me, but there's no way he'd ever be still for that long while awake.
By the time we made it to our final Spanish city we had seen such a range of architecture, all of which we spent time ogling and wishing we had the same quality of historic buildings at home. But it was time for Gaudí and the modernist architecture of Barcelona. The organic lines, use of colour and completely different way of thinking made me feel like I'd stepped into a surrealist painting when walking next to one of these buildings.
L: Plaza de Isabel la Católica, Granada; C: Edificio Metrópolis, Madrid; R: Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid
Barcelona: Modernist architecture & completely contrasting churches
Passeig de Gràcia (avenue in Barcelona)
As much as we were interested in the famous attractions, our attention was captured just as much by the little things you notice when you look away from the monuments and stroll along the local pathways. This is probably one of our favourite parts of travelling (after trying all the local food, beer & wine of course). The Spanish would have to have the best dressed babies and children in the world. We loved having the excuse to go shopping for baby clothes for some of our expectant friends and family.
L: Granada; R: Socio, our housemate in Granada
All the bars had legs of meat hanging around
We also managed to find a bar in Madrid where Steve's beer was accompanied by more free tapas
L: Nuns who'd been visiting La Sagrada Familia; C: Missing out on the action; R: Ancient Torahs in a Barcelona synagogue
Despite having come to a few more bumps in our travel we absolutely adored Spain, but couldn't wait to leave (on the red-eye flight after a night at the airport) as the time had finally come to rendez-vous with Steve's parents in Paris!


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BDI is in favour of Germany continuing to make its contribution to managing the refugee crisis. However, an excessive burden on our society could endanger its stability over the longer term. As BDI President Ulrich Grillo said at the 2015 BDI "Tag der Deutschen Industrie" (annual gathering of German industry), people should be told that "it will be difficult, and it will impose sacrifices on our society". Making reference to Chancellor Merkels's "Wir schaffen das" ("we will manage"), Grillo would like to see politics explaining to citizens how exactly the situation will be managed. He stressed the importance of finding common solutions: "Politics and economy. Culture and society. Germans and Europeans."
Indeed, BDI has taken position at an early stage of the debate. Together with other leading umbrella organisations of German business (BDA, DIHK and ZDH), they first issued a joint statement on asylum and refugee policy in September 2015, in which they expressed fierce opposition to any form of hostility against migrants. They also made several proposals to facilitate integration in the labour market of refugees with good prospects of being allowed to stay in Germany. While the German Federal Government has since then initiated a number of improvements in this regard, further important adjustments are needed.
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As stated in their Joint statement of January 2016, BDI, BDA and ZDH believe that compulsory school education should be offered to all refugees and asylum seekers after three months, and could also be extended beyond 18 years of age. For asylum seekers with good prospects of being allowed to stay in Germany, it is important to secure a national training residence permit and to improve the prospects of a guaranteed stay after successful completion of training. Furthermore, they should be given access to all grants for vocational training. More flexibility regarding the deployment of orientation traineeships and the entry into employment would also help facilitating labour market integration. At the same time, a rapid return of rejected asylum seekers is necessary.
"Of course migrants need to learn the German language", BDI Director General Kerber pointed out in a guest commentary in Die Zeit, "but this is not sufficient". According to Kerber, migrants should also be taught about the mechanisms of a free and open society and about what he refers to as the "German operating system" ("Betriebssystem Deutschland"). Furthermore, according to Kerber, establishing a Federal ministry of Integration and Globalisation could enable a more structured political approach.
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Regardless of the number of migrants seeking asylum in Germany, BDI advocates for controlled forms of immigration of trained specialists. While refugees and asylum seekers are to be given protection for humanitarian reasons, BDI believes that one should not be overly optimistic regarding their job perspectives. According to BDI, BDA and ZDH, early experience has shown that "as a rule, deficient language skills, a frequent shortage of skills or qualifications that are of value for our labour market as well as the absence of familiarity with our education and training system are significant hurdles." Asylum and refugee policy do therefore not constitute suitable instruments for dealing with the demographic change and the lack of specialists.
BDI President Grillo emphasised that sustaining our economy's strength was now more important than ever: "We do need a strong economy, not least against the backdrop of the refugee crisis", he said at the BDI Tag der Deutschen Industrie. The costs of integration must not be weighed up against the costs of investments in infrastructure such as transport and digital networks, which need to be urgently taken.
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BDI is strongly in favour of strengthening the European Union – "with regard to migration policy, but not only there". As Grillo observed at the BDI Tag der Deutschen Industrie, while Europe has never been more promising to so many people, Europe is being challenged to an extent unknown before. "In Europe, we will either solve these problems together or we will fail." According to Grillo, everybody in Europe who assumes political responsibility has a historical duty. Alongside with other steps, Grillo emphasises the need for a genuine Common Foreign and Security Policy "that deserves this name". A real common asylum policy at EU level should be the medium term goal.
It can hardly be denied that the migration crisis has been yet another severe test for the crisis-shaken European Union. "I am very worried about Europe," Ulrich Grillo emphasised. With regard to the growing support for Eurosceptic parties across Europe, he warned that any form of nationalism did not lead to prosperity, but to economic instability. For German industry, unimpeded cross-border business activity in Europe's borderless Schengen Area is of primordial importance. Therefore, BDI believes that more effort and resources should be devoted to securing the EU's external borders. As stated in the Joint Statement of BDI, BDA and ZDH of January 2016, "damage to or a complete breakdown of the Schengen area would be a severe setback for the European Union and its citizens".
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As BDI Director General Kerber pointed out, "we Europeans do not only have an interest in, but also a responsibility for the world beyond European borders." Addressing both the political and economic causes of flight and migration worldwide should be on top of the national and European political agenda. Providing more financial support for UNHCR and for States in the regions from which a large majority of refugees are fleeing (in particular Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon) might be an efficient way to decrease the inflow of refugees into Europe while helping the greatest number of people: "It is more humane for people to receive support in the form of accommodation and protection close to the refugees' home countries than for them to be forced to turn to unscrupulous gangs of traffickers and embark on perilous journeys via the Mediterranean and the Balkan route" (Joint statement by BDI, BDA and ZDH of January 2016).
According to BDI President Grillo, as Germany strongly benefits from globalisation, we must also accept the challenges arising from the drawbacks of globalisation. He stresses the industry's responsibility in shaping the phenomena of both globalisation and Europeanisation: "We, politics and business together, must think about ways of how to assume our rising responsibility – nationally and internationally", Grillo said, and added: "Globally means comprehensive. Not exclusive."
*According to EASY (German system for the distribution of refugees and asylum seekers over the Länder), the total number of registrations amounted to 1 091 894 in 2015.


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A great new discovery for me for FW17 was Malibu 1992. The fact that the brand from inception has been using faux fur is to be lauded..
With a background so heavily influenced by the music industry, it is no wonder that the Malibu 1992 autumn winter 2017 collection has such an urban, streetwear feel, so deeply rooted in the clubbing scene.
Head designer Dorian Stefano Tarantini paid a fashionable homage to the iconic Cocorico club in Italy in his dynamic, youthful and futuristic collection. And as the club was a regular haunt for fashionistas and celebrities such as Jean Paul Gautier and Claude Montana, there is of course, that touch of luxury, that the Malibu 1992 brand is famous for.
The collection has an augmented reality feel to it, transforming practical pieces into formal garment and using a varied and interesting and ethical selection of materials from vegan chinchilla and vegetable python to British waxed cotton and technical wool.
Following the Cocorico theme, the club's logo is used as design embellishment and an oversized silhouette gives a dramatic appeal.


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Giveaway Winner || Northern, Ut Photographer
I was so excited to be doing couple portrait photos for Valentines that I hosted a giveaway on Facebook. The winners for this giveaway were Jamie and Wyatt. They are such an adorable couple, I got some amazing shots! Check it out below:
SPECIAL: "Quick Couple Portraits" are now on special for only $97! Book before February 1st to receive the deal (after the 1st the price will go back up to $119). This includes a 40 min session, 20 professionally edited photos, and a high resolution CD. This is an amazing price and the perfect gift for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day!
Want to book a couple portrait session? Click here!


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"Accountants are the witch-doctors of the modern world
and willing to turn their hands to any kind of magic"
Lord Justice Harman 1894 –1970
We work closely with our clients and act for a broad range of business and personal clients and have a first class reputation for what we deliver.
Apart from the more general accountancy services we can also assist you with business development and specialist tax services.
We can help you with a very broad range of services and are familiar with business clients from many sectors including…
Manufacturing | Professional services | Retail | Agriculture | Construction | Transport | Service businesses
We appreciate that only in time can we gain your trust, so that you know when we say we can and will do something, we do it. We hope to get that opportunity.
Of course using this site isn't like the real thing. It's like standing outside the world's finest restaurant and eating the food that's thrown out each day. It's great food – but dining at the restaurant is an altogether far superior experience, isn't it?
Choose the Best for your Business. Maple are Accountants and Business Advisors, we can help you make the most of your money and offer good advice so why not find out about Maple Accountancy today?


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Managing anxiety
Posted 12 March 2019
Counsellor, Lisa Bondarenko, explains the most common mental health condition in Australia – Anxiety.
On average, one in four people; one in three women and one in five men, will experience anxiety at some stage in their life.1 In a 12-month period, over two million Australians experience anxiety.2
Anxiety vs feeling anxious
There's a big difference between having anxiety and feeling anxious. It's a common human experience to feel anxious about different life circumstances and stressors; waiting for the results of a medical test, will "he" call me after our first date, how will we pay our mortgage this month? The list goes on. This kind of "being anxious" is related to real-life events and typically dissipates once the moment has passed.
However, having anxiety is different. Sufferers report feeling heightened emotions, in both intensity and duration, which are not proportional to the stressor or trigger. Anxiety can trigger a full-blown fight-flight-or-freeze response of our sympathetic nervous system, but because anxiety is an emotional response to something that hasn't occurred, there is nothing to fight or flee. Our mind goes round and round, replaying possibilities and scenarios.
How anxiety feels
If you have ever truly experienced anxiety, you would know that in the "eye of the storm" you would do just about anything to stop or avoid it. You might experience:
- Sweaty palms
- Racing heart
- Heavy chest
- Nausea
- Dizziness
Lisa says she often uses the metaphor of anxiety as an alarm. An alarm alerts us to things, gains our attention and forces us to respond. Similarly, anxiety can help us be aware of potential threats, dangers and areas in our world that need attention. Unfortunately, just as the wind can trigger your house alarm, your internal anxiety alarm can also send a "false" reading of imminent danger or stress.
Tips to manage anxiety
If you're prone to anxious thoughts, general stress or find yourself overwhelmed more often than not, you need to work with it and on it. A key ingredient in this process is not wishing the anxiety away – rather, it is enhancing your ability to tolerate the feelings when they present themselves and to understand their triggers.
1. Seek professional help
Don't "Dr Google" it. Assess if the level of anxiety you feel costs you opportunities, experiences or general health and happiness. When you do this, also understand, anxiety is not a life sentence.
2. Examine your thoughts
When you feel anxious. Try to identify specific thinking patterns that could look something like this:
- Fortune-telling – 'Something bad will happen…'
- Mind-reading – 'He's not that into me…'
- Catastrophic thinking – 'It would be terrible if…'
3. Externalise anxiety
Seeing it as a separate entity to "who you are" is powerful. Consider anxiety as something you experience, external to yourself, perhaps even visualise it sitting across from you, so when it tries to pull you in and swallow you whole, you can see it for what it is.
4. Stay in the present moment
Anxiety can make your thoughts live in a catastrophic future that is unlikely to eventuate. Practising mindfulness can help keep you in the here and now and safe from unnecessary worry.
5. Look after the little things
Focus on improving your overall wellbeing, by:
- Keeping active
- Eating well
- Spending time outside
- Spending time with family and friends (who don't stress you out)
- Reducing your stress
Experience Health Partners Generous
Lisa Bondarenko is a counsellor supporting people to function more effectively in their life and relationships. She has a holistic approach to physical, emotional and mental health, encouraging her clients to live consciously and proactively, as well as develop increased self-awareness, insight and skills.
1.Australian Bureau of Statistics. National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing: Summary of Results, 2007. Cat. No. (4326.0). Canberra: ABS.
2. Australian Bureau of Statistics. National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing: Summary of Results, 2007. Cat. No. (4326.0). Canberra: ABS.


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Well Done Sinks
Sinks are everywhere we go these days and we are so used to seing them in bathrooms that we often don't take the time to notice them unless the design is really innovative in a stand out way. This is a collection of some of the most amazing, well designed sinks in the world. These are definitely not usual, boring sinks that go un-noticed!
The following to images are of Abisko Washbasins that have been designed by Euman, the designs were inspired by the beautiful waterfalls at the Swedish National Park Abisko. An amazing cascading concept that utelizes a floor level drain ... fascinating!
The following image is an image of a sink that has been designed in an attractive, modern and minimalistic fashion. It is called the Onda Washplane and was designed by Omvivo. A very elegant concept with great water flow that is available in double or single as well as in many different colors.
Below you will see the Kraus Galaxy Blue Glass Vessel Sink with waterfall faucet. An amazing, comtemporary design made from solid, tempered glass with an interesting color pattern. This sink was designed for the purpose of above the counter installation and is sure to add some vibrance and interest to any bathroom.
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It is a common misperception among pet people that once training begins, all is well. Depending on the training goals, Barkley's excessive barking stops, Chewie's chewing moves to toys only or basic obedience just takes shape. This is NOT the case. This article is one of the best illustrations of how even the most rigorous training doesn't mean that the dog just simply knows what not to do.
Why positive obedience training?
For many years, people–including trainers–used forceful methods to train dogs not to do the things that drove us crazy. Hitting, kicking, jerking on leash, the "alpha roll" and other methods of punishment were used when we discovered unwanted behaviors. Even now, it isn't uncommon to find these types of punishment in attempts to change behavior.
More recently, however, experts in dog behavior and training have determined both the downfalls of these methods and the upside to more positive training styles for companion animals and even those being trained for service. Simply put, positive training uses a rewards-based system to show dogs what we want them to do.
Not only does positive training produce results, but it builds a strong, long-term bond between the dog and person. It is less stressful, and it should be fun for both. There is also virtually no risk of injury. With methods using physical punishment, bodily harm to the dog can happen before the person even realizes it, or the dog could react aggressively out of fear or pain and injure the person.
Another benefit to positive reinforcement training is that it can begin as soon as you meet your dog. Because physical punishment was a component of training in the old days, a program couldn't begin until at least six months of age.
Positive, force-free training is the most effective form of training to produce good behavior for the lifetime of your dog. Whether training basic manners or solving more complex behaviors such as house-training, excessive barking, and inappropriate digging or chewing, positive training will help you and your dog meet your goals and feel good about how you got there.
Surviving the dog days
While outdoor exercise provides the space needed to run, make noise and play until the heart's content, heat can be dangerous for our pets. Here are some ideas to stay safe in the heat and expend some energy indoors.
- Set aside time in the early morning and late evening for trips outdoors.
- Even then, limit time, rest more frequently and stay away from concrete. As concrete heats, it can burn paws AND affect the way dogs' bodies react to heat (remember, they sweat through their paws).
- Wherever you're playing outside, be sure there are shady areas close-by for breaks.
- ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have water available (to drink).
- Having a kiddie pool accessible is a lot of fun for water lovers and can beat the heat.
- Never leave a dog in a car in the summer—not in the shade, not with the windows down. Just NEVER.
There are lots of fun games you can play inside to keep your dog occupied (bonus-if you have children, they could be in charge of these games to stay busy too).
Finally, these frozen popsicles can help keep cool and busy after being outdoors on a hot day (or anytime).
Before you know it, we'll be ready to use some of those same games for snow days!


text: This weeks tour kept me going for hours in SW Portland with many new listings to view. Starting adjacent to my neighborhood is Broadmoor, an area known by it's Bauman built homes and amazingly tidy landscaping. It is very much move in ready, with tasteful (if colorful) finishes and certain to be a favorite hang out in the summer with all ones friends with the lovely swimming pool in a very private backyard setting. The four bedrooms are spread between the three floors which many buyers with teen age children seem to prefer, as well as a spacious family room downstairs currently holding several guitars and a pool table. The home seems to beckon with amusements to be had. Previously listed last year at $885,00 and currently listed at $795,000.


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The hydrocyclone classifier forms an integral part of the milling circuit. The overall performance of the milling circuit depends directly on the performance of the hydrocyclone classifier. Plant operators have traditionally used the shape of the hydrocyclone underflow to assess the overall efficiency of the milling circuit – the CyLas provides this information on-line.
Principle of operation
CyLas is an on-line instrument for measuring the hydrocyclone underfow discharge angle. It uses a laser device to measure the distance from a fixed point (where it is mounted) to a point on the hydrocyclone underflow discharge. The distance is then related to the underflow discharge angle with the aid of trigonometric manipulations. Because of its non-contact nature and rugged construction, the CyLas is an inherently low-maintenance instrument.
Flotation Circuit
Below is a typical flotation circuit, showcasing how the CyLasis used in conjunction with the Blue Cube MQi Slurry Analyser to measure the hydrocyclone underflow discharge angle.
- Provided advanced warning of unfavourable operating conditions
- Ensure efficient classification by operating the cyclone at optimum discharge flare angle
- Optimum classification with real time information while monitoring the cyclone efficiency
- Reduces the number of instances and the duration that a hydrocyclone exhibits roping behaviour
- Assist in the automated switching of individual cyclones in a cyclone clusters
- Low-maintenance due to its non-contact nature and robust construction
The CyLas device is mounted in such a way that the laser is not more than 30 m away from the target measuring surface. The CyLas requires a direct line of sight to the underflow flare. The most convenient position for it is on the outside of the underflow box. This would allow easy of access to it for calibration and adjusting the position.
Specification Characteristics
|Operating Temperature -10°C to 50°C
|Laser Protection
|Class IP65
|Range of measurement 0° to 30°
|Accuracy ± 1.2° over 20° angle
Click here to view the CyLas brochure.
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A couple of years ago I played the highly succesful Portal form the Orange box. It was incredible and I still randomly have been found to yell "the cake is a lie" and have it appear on paperwork sent to me believe it or not!
So you can possibly see why I would have been so excited when the second one was coming out. Not only was the first Portal a game I actually completed with no help for once, I really enjoyed it. The second one however was even better by the time I got to play it!
The game starts straight away pulling you deeply into the storyline, so make sure that you play the first one if possible before you are absorbed into the new game.
Visually of course it starts quite dark, mucky and brilliant and getting new players and old ones used to the controls (again). Having played the last one on a xbox, and this time round playing it on PC via steam, it was fantastic to be able to get a grip on the story again and the controls without feeling like, well a noob!
This is the reason I love the Portal games, even non-gamers or new gamers can play this and not feel talked down to, apart from the obvious storyline sections of the game.
With the second game having a co-op section, it has 4 portals and even more complex levels to enjoy. If you are playing for the first time, play with someone else who has not played the co-op before, and keep using "shift + Tab" to go to the chat window with your partner when you cant use the "emotions" and "pointers" that the game gives you.Dont worry if you haven't completed the single player, as it will not ruin the story or game play for you, yet works well once you know the story.
Ironically most of the time we were catching up and havijng a large amount of banter rather than "Do this you idiot", but it was still useful on the few occasions when glowing pointers didnt work.
So my advice is play this game! Whether or not you are a gamer, as this is a puzzle game, has less time based levels unlike the first one, and will have you entertained through the game play and storyline.
After playing both of these games though I cant help but think "I could put a portal on that" when watching other things or playing games. But then it just shows how good the game really is!


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Interesting Hobbies That You Could Try
Most folks choose things That are great for them or make them joyful as hobbies. By way of example, people that have a passion for art will automatically take up artwork associated hobbies such as drawing or style design. The things that come into people's minds when choosing hobbies is whether the hobbies will lead to wealth building and edification, physical fitness for those with sports as their hobbies or a more resilient mentality. Unfortunately, life at times does not permit people to practice their hobbies due to hectic schedules on the job, caring for the family members or certain illnesses. All in all, there are some hobbies that people don't really pay keen attention to that are very productive.
Speed dating
In the past speed Dating and online dating was not very popular unlike nowadays where people find it intriguing and acceptable. it is a quick way to meet new people and have fun while at it. Speed dating is rather easy as individuals do not need to go through the problem of impressing or flattering to get a date. Someone just needs to show up, have fun and hope for the best outcome. It might be well worth giving a try.
Cannabis Smoking
In some countries this is illegal while in some, one needs to have a national identity card and they are good to go. It is less intoxicating than alcohol based on how it affects somebody's driving skills. For those who find smoking unhealthy go for cannabis smoking for a healthier experience.
Wine Tasting
Responsible wine tasting is not just a very lavish hobby to try out but also quite enriching. It very costly but there are guided tours which may bring down the price and still give you a whole experience. Wine tasting introduces you to different flavor nuances present in each type of wine.
Aggressive game
An Individual should find a game They have the ability to enjoy and training it to some point that they are perfect and have the ability to take part in competitions. For all those with frustrations, they can bring their insecurities to the game and release all of the stress while at it. Examples of sports to try out are like volleyball, table tennis, pool and basketball to mention but a few.
Gardening involves Growing fruits, flowers, vegetables and herbs. It requires passion and skills to maintain and have a productive garden. It feels fulfilling when you don't have to get vegetables from the supermarket because you have them in your garden.
Gambling has always Been known to be addictive and expensive. For many years It's Been proven to Ruin the financing of people who decide to partake it. One needs to be wise and cut their coat according to their cloth. Being smart is an Integral requirement when Gaming as it entails winning and losing like in sport games.


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Homer's Hope/
But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Romans 8:25 (New American Standard Bible)
Our Shi tzu dog, Homer, will wait with his nose to the door every single time we are about to leave the house. Last week my husband asked me, "How does he always know we are leaving?" Well, even pets know and understand the behavior of those they live with. We had both just put our shoes on; we seemed in a hurry. I had picked up my purse and turned off the light, and my husband had mentioned the word "car." That will get a response from Homer every time! But we rarely take him with us. Still he patiently waits.
Over the last few days, that seemingly unimportant little event has bothered me. Homer patiently waits and hopes. While reading the Bible, I came across the verse in Romans 4:18, "In hope against hope he believed...." which talks of Abraham. That caught my attention.
Do I have that kind of hope? The hope that perseveres, believes, endures? I am now reminded of the hope my Savior wants me to have every time I leave the house, with my dog standing with his nose to the door. Homer believes and hopes that one day I will take him with me.
O, that I would patiently hope and long to be with my Master, as a beloved pet loves to be with his. Lord, forgive me that I don't patiently wait and hope to hear your voice and feel your presence. Amen.


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At LearnGreenlandic we offer courses on all levels. In the autumn term 2018 we offer the following courses taught in Danish, and a course on beginners level taught in English:
- Level 1 (begyndere) – DKK 2,000, course materials not included (DVD 1 DKK 450)
- Level 1 (beginners) – DKK 2,000, course materials not included (DVD 1 DKK 450)
- Level 2 – DKK 2,000 (course materials not included (DVD 2 DKK 600)
- Level 3 – DKK 2,000 (course materials are the same as for level 2)
- Level 4 (dialogue) –DKK 2,000 (course materials are free)
- Level 4 (reading) –DKK 2,000 (you should buy Ataqqinartuaraq)
- Level 5 (dialogue) – DKK 2,000 (course materials are free)
- Level 5 (grammar) – DKK 2,000 (you should buy Homo Sapienne)
See more about the courses on https://www.facebook.com/pg/LearnGreenlandic/events/.
All levels are running for 15 weeks. The number of participants may vary from 3 to 14.
All teachers are well educated and are experienced in teaching.
When you attend one of our courses, you are welcome to follow the teaching on other levels parallelly. Additional courses in the same term can be followed at half price.
Furthermore, we offer:
- Crash-courses, which are intensive courses, mostly on beginner's level
- Individually designed courses to fit your needs whether you are just yourself or a group with special needs or wishes


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How Expensive Is The Area?
The real estate prices in the area tend to be somewhat high when compared to the rest of Arizona, but it is possible to find homes at an affordable price. Here's what you need to know about housing prices in the region: Prices In Northern Scottsdale Tend To Be High Much of the The Luxe at Desert Ridge area of the city has an average sale price of nearly 1 million dollars. However, there is a small region in the northernmost part of the city that has an average sale price of around $450,000. Here's what you need to know


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As of June 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that artificial trans fats are no longer considered safe and will be banned from our foods. This ruling allows three years for manufacturers to reformulate their products to rid of trans fats. Therefore, by 2018, our foods will be free of trans fats. This is great news!
But why?
What are trans fats?
There are two types of trans fats: naturally occurring and artificially made. The natural trans fats are produced in the gut of ruminant animals in very small amounts; these trans fats are present in meat and dairy products [1].
Artificially trans fats, also called hydrogenated oils or partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), were created because they are cheap to produce and cause foods to not spoil as quickly. They also create desirable flaky textures in fried foods and baked goods. PHOs are found in many ready-to-eat foods like cookies, cakes, fried foods, frozen meals, and some oils and spreads. Unfortunately, PHOs have been found to be detrimental to human health, resulting in increased risks of developing congestive heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes [1,2,3].
How do trans fats affect our health?
Research has shown that PHOs increase levels of LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and triglycerides, and decrease levels of HDL ("good" cholesterol) [5,8]. Denmark, the first country to ban PHOs (in 2003), experienced a dramatic decline in cardiovascular disease of about 60% [6,7]. Overall, the research is conclusive and shows strong evidence that PHOs are dangerous. In fact, after banning PHOs this past June, the FDA has estimated that phasing out PHOs could prevent up to 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 premature deaths each year [9].
How to avoid trans fats?
In 2006, the FDA required PHOs to be listed on the nutrition label [10]. Unfortunately, the law required manufacturers to declare trans fats if the amount were more than 0.5 gram per serving. A food label could say that the product has "zero gram trans fat" and still contains them. The only way to know if you are consuming PHOs is to read the ingredients list. If you read "hydrogenated oils," or "partially hydrogenated oils," the food item has trans fat! Pay attention to your labels!
How are they different from saturated fats?
Saturated fats are naturally found in all animal-source foods and are solid at room temperature [3]. These include meat, dairy, and eggs, and even in some vegetable-source fats such as coconut and palm oils. They are also harmful to our cardiovascular health (increases LDL cholesterol) and it is recommended to consume no more than 10% of your total daily energy from saturated fats [3]. Although PHOs have been shown to increase cardiovascular risk to a greater extent than saturated fat, saturated fats are still harmful [4,5].
What are good fat sources?
Unsaturated fats are healthy fats and are essential nutrients that our bodies need. There are two kinds: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated; both are good for you! Food sources high in unsaturated fats include most vegetable oils (e.g., olive and canola), nuts, seeds, avocado, and fatty fish. Remember that although unsaturated fats are good for you, they are very high in Calories. So be sure to measure your portions!
1. Remig V, Franklin B, Margolis S, Kostas G, Nece T, Street JC. Trans fats in America: A review of their use, consumption, health implications, and regulation. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2010;110:585-592.
2. Kummerow, FA. The negative effects of hydrogenated fats what to do about them. Atherosclerosis. 2009;205(2):458-465.
3. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietary fatty acids for healthy adults. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2014;114(1):136-53.
4. Mensink RP, Zock PL, Kester AD, Katan MB. Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins: A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2003;77:1146-1155.
5. Hu FB, Stampfer MJ, Manson JE, Rimm E, Colditz GA, Rosner BA, Hennekens CH, Willett WC. Dietary fat intake and the risk of coronary heart disease in women. New England Journal of Medicine. 1997;337:1491-1499.
6. Stender S, Astrup A, Dyerberg J. Ruminant and industrially produced trans fatty acids: Health aspects. Food and Nutrition Research. 2008. DOI: 10.3402/fnr.v52i0.1651
7. Leth T, Jensen HG, Mikkelsen AA, Bysted A. The effect of the regulation on trans fatty acid content in Danish food. Atherosclerosis Supplements. 2006;7:53-56.
8. Ascherio A, Katan MB, Zock PL, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC. trans Fatty acids and coronary heart disease. N Engl J Med. 1999;340:1994- 1998.
9. Bottemiller Evich H. It's official: Obama axes trans fat. 2015. Retrieved from http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/obama-bans-trans-fat-119050.
10. Farley, T. Banning Goop: A brief history of trans fats. The Public Good Projects. 2015. Retrieved from http://www.publicgoodprojects.org/blog/2015/6/16/banning-goop-a-brief-history-of-trans-fats.


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New Mums receive special quilts on Mother's Day
New Mums receive special quilts on Mother's Day!
New mothers at Wellington Regional
Children's Hospital will be receiving a special gift pack
this Mother's Day. Each package contains a beautiful
handmade quilt, a beanies and bootees set, and a soft-toy
Hospi. The Mother's Day gifts are made possible thanks to
a wonderful team of volunteers, coordinated by Wellington
Hospitals Foundation.
Trish Lee, Volunteer Manager at Wellington Hospitals Foundation, said that her team of over 200 volunteer knitters, sewers and quilters work hard throughout the year, creating over 9000 items annually. A special effort is made by all to produce 60 gift packs in time for Mother's Day. All mothers and babies in the Wellington Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Mother's Day will receive a gift pack, as will all new babies born at Wellington, Kenepuru and Kapiti Coast Delivery Suites on Mother's Day.
Deb Davenport, Acting Charge Nurse Manager at Wellington Neonatal Intensive Care Unit said, "It's great to see the appreciation on mother's faces when we give them their special Mother's Day gift pack from Wellington Hospitals Foundation. It really makes them feel special."
In addition to Trish's volunteers, the Year 10 Textile Design Class at Onslow College also make a huge effort to create quilts for mothers and their babies on Mother's Day. The students work together to design and sew their own special quilt. The class then donate the quilts to Wellington Hospitals Foundation to go in the Mother's Day gift packs. Sue Hannaway, who teaches Textiles and Design at Onslow College said, "The class have been taking part in the Mother's Day initiative for the last five years."
Quilting Group
A special mention must also be made to Sue B's Quilting Group who have for the past eight years supplied quilts for both Mother's Day and Christmas Day gift packages. Sue and her small team, in the last eight years, have produced over two-thousand quilts to support Wellington Hospitals Foundation and patients at Wellington Regional Hospitals.
All volunteers involved in the Mother's Day gift pack initiative, along with Wellington Hospitals Foundation wish all mothers a very special day!
Wellington Hospitals
Foundation has a team of over 450 volunteers, who assist
staff in a number of areas in Wellington Regional
If you're interested in supporting the work of Wellington Hospitals Foundation, visit whf.org.nz


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David Lloyd Aberdeen Gym Facilities
Our new equipment has created a real buzz in our gym, which you'll feel as soon as you walk in
Our new gym will change the way you work out
We've introduced the very latest gym equipment, some cutting-edge technology and created brand new layouts, lighting and colour schemes. We now have special zones for things like cardio and weights, as well as exciting new technology including Wattbikes, Woodway Curve treadmills and our unique SYNRGY360 'playground', complete with monkey bars, ropes and trampolines!
Exercise & Fitness Aberdeen
The new equipment has created a real buzz in our gym, which you'll feel as soon as you walk through the doors. The gym is packed with the latest equipment and the specially designed zones will help make sure that you have the most effective workout possible. Our team of Personal Trainers are some of the best in the business – they really care about helping our members. Whether you want a one to one session, group Personal Training, or just want to get involved in some fun gym challenges, we've got it all – at a time that suits you.
- 18 treadmills
- 2 Woodway Curve treadmills
- 12 cross trainers
- 4 upright bikes
- 2 recumbent bikes
- 4 Wattbikes
- 2 Trixter bikes
- 2 E-Spinners
- Rowing machines
- 2 Water Rowers
- 3 Power mills
- 6 Octane machines
- 2 PowerPlates
- Free weights area
- Free weight machines
- Cable machines
- Functional training equipment
- Zoned areas
- Boditrax
- Your Weight Change Programme
- Individual Personal Training
- Group Personal Training sessions
- Free Personal Training test drive
- Taster sessions
- Free gym programme
- Functional training classes
- Gym-floor classes


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When it comes to packing a whole lot of style, fun, performance, and fuel economy in a small package, the 2015 Chevy Sonic delivers huge dividends.
Where contemporary style meets modern function
From its round projector-beam headlights to its motorcycle-inspired rear taillights, the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic is guaranteed to turn heads with its fresh, smart, and contemporary urban look. The same can be said for the 2015 Sonic's remarkably roomy interior. It comes ready to play with the four-door sedan featuring a 14.9 cu. ft. trunk for all your gear. That's more than a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. And the hatchback gives you 47.7 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seat folded down.
Plus, there are plenty of on-board storage compartments, as well as cup holders integrated into the front doors. The Sonic's sporty interior is as distinctive as you are. The futuristic instrument cluster, for example, features a large tachometer next to an oversized, electroluminescent, blue digital speedometer. Enjoy the comfort of the supportive, available perforated leatherette seats. Or experience unexpected luxury when you sit in the available leather-appointed seat with microfiber inserts. You can even have heated seats for both driver and passenger if you desire.
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The HK final was held on May 5, 2019, at the black box theatre of Dramatic English Headquarters. Below are the results. Gold Certificate winners shall be invited to perform in the International Drama Competition to be held in July 2019. Dates to be confirmed.
Kindergarten Category
GOLD Certificate winners:
- Lau Chi Yin
- Stanley Guo
- Leung Ka Wing
- Leung Nga Ching
- Li Tsz Ching
- Wong Pui Yiu Emilia
SILVER Certificate winner:
- Ryan Chim
Certificates of Merit were awarded to:
- Hayley Tse
- Michelle Ge
- Marcus So
Primary Category
GOLD Certificate winners;
- Liu Tsz Yau, Coey
- Siu Chung Yeung, Aston
- Luk Mei Yue, Melissa
- Leung Ngoi Kiu, Kaitlyn
- Sage, Elaine Lang-En
- Lai Pok Man
- Lam Ding Yan, Alaina
- Yau Shing Hei, Aidan
SILVER Certificate winner:
- Ku Ka Yeung
- Chang Tsz Yuet
- Chan Man Kiu
- Tsang Cho Man, Tramaine
- Chan Lok Hei, Hayley
BRONZE Certificate winner:
- Chan Tsz Yiu, Alice
Certificates of Merit were awarded to:
- Lee Hei Tung, Bernadette
- Chea Yan Lam
- Bu Lv Ming, Jasmine
- Chan Chit Hei, Jaris
- Chu Ho Yee, Chole
- Wong Ching Yee, Emily
- Chan Ka Yuet
- Tang Cho Tik, Michael
- Ma Howard
- Wong Run Hun, Mina
- Chan Ching Hei, Eugene
Score sheets and comments by judges will be emailed to the respective participants. Participants will also be informed of the dates when the corresponding certificates are ready for collection at the Dramatic English headquarters.
Thank you very much for your participation.


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Branding + Editorial
Flex is the title of client Lori Endes' MA thesis project on Universal Design for Learners (UDL). An AODA compliant brand identity system was created from scratch for this project, along with: brand guidelines, a custom-made binder and binder case with a UDL toolkit inside, a promotional poster, and an accompanying academic report.
Quick Facts
About Flex
Flex is a program designed to support design educators to open up their teaching practices to a more Universal Design approach, one that better supports their students.
About the Toolkit
The toolkit was designed for higher education instructors to explore the principles of UDL in a simplified and AODA compliant way. The toolkit was designed to be adaptable to an instructor's needs, specific course content, and the changing nature of information and knowledge.
About the Branding
Working with my client's initial references and direction, a branding system and brand guidelines were created to unify all the different pieces of the Flex project together.
About the Report
The report was designed to convey all the background research, ideology and important learning concepts of Universal Design for Learners that was not directly pertinent to the Flex toolkit, but still integral to Flex as an MA thesis project.
Let's Get Technical
Target Audience
Post-secondary educators and designers aged 30+
Software Used
Adobe Creative Suite CC (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
Dimensions + Materials
Brand Guidelines
Identity design was designed at 1.5 inches
Brand guidelines: 1920px X 1080px, digital copy only
Toolkit / Binder
2, custom-made dies
11.5 inches X 1 inch X 22 inches
Full colour printed on plastic
Toolkit / Binder Case
2, custom dies
13 inches X 1.75 inch X 12 inches
Full colour printed on matte coated paper on hardboard D-ring binders
Toolkit / Inside Binder Pages
20-page booklet
8.5 inches X 11 inches
Full-colour printed on matte coated cover stock paper
Academic Report
42-page booklet
8.5 inches X 11 inches
Matte coated cover stock
Click on an image to learn more.
Project Insights
Some of the biggest lessons learned on the project was about how-to layout information in a completely AODA compliant way. In this project, I learned that designing to comply with accessibility standards affects every aspect of the design process from colour choice to typeface selections, to elements and layouts. I also learned that I have a lot to learn about human-centred design and I look forward to more projects working in AODA accessible ways.
Problem Solved
The communication problem given to me was to create an identity system with my client from scratch for this project and then to apply it to all of the different components, being sensitive to AODA compliancy standards. By adhering to AODA guidelines for print, as well as creating a full set of guidelines first and foremost, I was able create a unified and friendly aesthetic to the different project components that myself and other designers could easily use and work with.


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Neither of them wants to fall in love, but getting exactly what they don't want might be the best thing to ever happen to them.
Mark hopes his boredom with his current job will be alleviated by a short stint in Basel, Switzerland. When he meets Steffen, who struck out on his own from an old-money family to establish an IT firm, Mark expects some fun, great sex, and a clean break when his job is done. The arrangement is perfect for Steffen, who has been content with casual after a betrayal—and has a taste for British men after attending university in the UK. But as they explore the city's rich history and traditions, Mark begins to see Steffen as much more than a tour guide with benefits. If he isn't careful, the trip meant to break the lull in his career might end up breaking his heart instead….
World of Love: Stories of romance that span every corner of the globe.
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Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
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Pairings: MM
Heat Level: 4
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 26-35
Protagonist 2 Age: 36-45
Tropes: Bad Breakup, Office / Workplace Romance, Sex Buddies Become Lovers
Word Count: 45613
Languages Available: English
MARK GROANED and pulled the pillow over his head. The incessant piccolo piping was back. Turning up the TV wasn't an option. The evening before he'd been firmly, and not so politely, told by his neighbor in the adjoining short-stay studio apartment to reduce the volume. He lay facedown on the bed, trying to block out the noise of the high-pitched piccolos playing the same mangled tune over and over again.
He had work to do this evening. He'd wanted to get ahead on some of the project plans for the meeting with senior management next week, but he couldn't concentrate with the infernal racket slowly driving him mad. If last night was anything to go by, he'd have at least another hour of torture. He wouldn't mind if they didn't sound so terrible, but instead he was subjected to something he'd hesitate to call music, where half the notes were missing and had been replaced by an unmelodious tabby cat with its tail stuck in a door.READ MORE
The tune, if he could call it that, changed, and they must've been practicing this one for longer, as he could just about recognize the theme from M*A*S*H. Suicide might be fucking painless, but this wasn't. He rolled off his bed, conceding defeat, and tapped a message into his phone. The answering text came just as he paused at the door to shove his feet into his shoes. Wrapped up against the cold of the Basel winter, he headed out. Hopefully the bar would provide the relief he'd been looking for.
Mark hadn't believed his luck when he'd landed a spot on the Merri Project, probably the biggest contract the consulting company he worked for had ever handled. And being sent to their head office in Switzerland for three months had been even more shocking. He'd been with Helvetica Consulting long enough to warrant the opportunity, but he also knew that he'd lost some of the drive he'd had when he'd first joined, and he was hoping this secondment would lift his spirits and maybe his career prospects along with them. Mark buried his chin into his recently purchased Canada Goose parka, which did nothing to prevent his nose turning into an icicle, and hurried down the cobbled street outside his apartment building. Somewhat naively he'd expected Alps and snow, not a small industrial city that squatted in the northwest of Switzerland, where the weather was more like the UK than Zermatt, and the price of beer, even with his living allowance, had made him swallow his tongue when he'd first bought a round of drinks.
His apartment was in the old town, set in a warren of narrow streets that came straight out of a fairy tale, along with quaint houses, some painted with dates back to the twelfth century. Even with the streetlights, it wasn't well lit. Mark doubted he would have survived for long back in the Middle Ages when the houses were built and pitch-black would have been normal. If he'd been heading down a dark street like this back in Reading, Mark would have been on his guard. Hell, in the UK, he'd even be worried about being jumped by someone hiding in the shadows of a main road, let alone these side streets, but here in Basel he felt an unmistakable safeness that he didn't experience back home.
The street took a sharp bend and sloped steeply down. The cobbles didn't help with his balance, making him wonder, not for the first time, how some women coped when wearing high heels. He had to lean back a little to prevent from tumbling, but a few moments later he was in Barfüsserplatz, the bright lights of Café Des Arts calling to him from across the tram tracks. A waft of roast chestnuts from a nearby Heissi Marroni stand assaulted him, but Mark stopped himself from buying any, since he was already on the path of becoming addicted, and it wasn't an addiction he could feed easily when he returned to the UK.
He'd only been in the city a couple of weeks, the pace of work brutal enough that he'd not had much opportunity to explore, and he'd not made it to this bar that was nestled at the foot of the square. Mark hurried through the doors and stopped dead just inside. He appeared to have stepped back in time to the 1930s. The rich red décor and sweeping bronze staircase were not what he'd expected. He stared, aware that he was probably gaping in a most unattractive manner. The shout of his name from across the bar brought him back to the present. He tried to regain his composure as he searched for his colleague. Carl sat at a table in the corner, although Mark almost missed him, as he was with two other men and not alone as Mark had expected.
He shrugged off his coat as he reached the table. "I'll go to the bar," he offered, seeing they had empty glasses in front of them.
"Sit yourself down, Mark. It's waiter service, and I've just caught his eye. You know Darren, from the UK office, but I don't know if you've met Steffen." Carl motioned to the man sitting next to the spare seat. "He's one of the consultant IT specialists."
Steffen had a firm handshake and a warm smile. "Nice to meet you, Mark." The accent was undeniably Swiss. "Carl tells me you are the other Brit sent over here for the Merri Project. How are you finding Basel?"
Mark sat down on a velour-covered chair. Its overlarge proportions made him feel like he was being slowly swallowed by the upholstery. "I have to admit, I didn't know what to expect—I hadn't heard much about the place before I came over."
"I bet you are disappointed there are no mountains nearby." Steffen smirked. "But you will be pleased to hear you can get fondue."
"Never had fondue. Although I am saddened by the complete lack of shops selling cuckoo clocks and alpine horns."
"Similar to my own despair when I lived in Cambridge. No one wore bowler hats, and I did not meet a single man named Darcy for the whole duration of my stay."
"You were in the UK?" asked Carl, glancing up before returning his forlorn gaze to the empty glass in front of him. Darren was trying to catch the waiter's eye again but wasn't having much luck.
"For my undergraduate and PhD, but it's over a decade ago now," said Steffen.
That explained Steffen's excellent English. And Mark had to admit he had a thing for intelligent men. Steffen being blond, gray-eyed, and gorgeous didn't hurt either. "Didn't like it enough to stay, though?"
"I had a lot of fun when I was younger, but Basel has always been my home, so when I set up my business, I decided to return. But you are the visitor here. I could ask you the same."
"I've only been in Basel a couple of weeks—hardly enough time to decide to move countries, especially as I'll only be here for a few months."
"That's a long time to be away from home. Usually when I travel for work, it's rarely for more than one week. It must be difficult to be away from your family."
"Not really. I live on my own, and to be honest, I'm only planning to go back once, and that's for my parents' big wedding anniversary celebration—otherwise I doubt I would've bothered."
"Really?" Steffen's brow crinkled. "Will they not miss you?"
"Nah, my parents are too busy going on river cruises and seeing their friends. There's only my sister, and she's off doing her own thing. I don't even have a goldfish that'd need feeding."
"Aww, that makes you sound like a sad old git, Mark," said Darren. "Good-looking bloke like you, I can't believe there ain't a special lady pining after you."
Mark tried not to scowl. He didn't usually mind talking about his private life, but he didn't know Darren well, and he'd only just met Steffen. He'd been out since his midteens, and while he'd never hidden his sexuality, he didn't go around proclaiming his preference for cock at every possible opportunity, especially with work colleagues he didn't know well enough to guess how they'd react. Still, he had nothing to be ashamed of, and if they didn't like it, then they shouldn't have fucking well asked. "No, there isn't. And even if there was, it isn't going to be a special lady."
"Potential boyfriend, then?" said Darren, not missing a beat.
"Not at the moment. I'm single, with no keeper. As long as I send my mum a postcard or two, I'm free of obligation."
Carl laughed. "Lucky you. My wife's not so happy with me being over here. I'm flying home most weekends, but I absolutely have to be back in the UK before the baby arrives…. She told me if I even joked about attending the birth by Skype, she'd make sure I couldn't father a second."
A waiter arrived, and Steffen ordered in German. Determined he was going to at least try not to be a typical Brit abroad, Mark attempted his order, knowing he wouldn't get it right. "Ich hätte gern ein Gin und Tonic, bitte."
"Möchten Sie Eis?"
The waiter smiled. "Would you like ice, sir."
Mark deflated a little, his attempt once again met with an overhelpful Basler wanting to remove the pain of speaking German. "Yes, please. With a slice of lime."
Darren and Carl didn't appear to have any compunction about ordering in English, but Mark had wanted to at least make the effort. He might murder the language every time he opened his mouth, but he meant well.
"It was a good attempt. Not perfect but we do appreciate it," said Steffen.
"Eh?" Mark hadn't expected the comment and was a little surprised to realize Steffen had moved closer.
"When people try to speak German. Places like this are used to the business and tourist crowd not speaking the language, and they are busy and want to get on with their job, but most Basel people are happy to hear an Ausländer attempt the umlauts."
"I doubt I'll get very far in the three months I'm here, especially if I'm driven insane by the piccolo players practicing in the building next to my apartment."
Carl groaned. "Yeah, me too. I've been leaving the office later to avoid them. The noise would drive me mad if I stayed in, but there's only so far my living allowance will stretch—can't afford to go boozing every night."
Money wasn't Mark's primary concern; it was more that he needed to function the next morning. He might have been able to paint the town red in his early twenties, but these days a few drinks the night before would more often than not lead to a headache and a low level of anxiety the next day. His boss in Basel was more curt and direct than anyone he'd ever worked for, and he doubted she'd be too forgiving if he fucked up because he couldn't function after too much gin the night before.
"Where are you staying?" asked Steffen.
"We're both in corporate apartments on a side road behind Marktplatz," said Carl. "They're not huge but fine for temporary accommodation. I'd hate to be in a hotel the whole time, not being able to even make a sandwich. It's just the fucking musical extras that are a bit of a pain."
Steffen laughed. "Ah, well, you will be wishing it were just piccolos practicing for an hour when Fasnacht is in full swing."
"Fasnacht?" Mark asked. "Do I want to know?"
"There will be no escaping it, I am afraid. You either choose to embrace Basel's spring carnival or you leave the city for three days—there's no in between. Where you are, you will be lucky if you get any sleep."
"It can't be that bad," scoffed Carl. "From what I've seen, you Swiss are even more reserved than the British."
"This is three days where the city runs wild so we can spend the rest of the year being proper and exact." Steffen smirked. "But I do not want you to think all Swiss are averse to adventure. In the same way that not all you Brits have a ridiculous stiff upper lip and decorum like the queen."
Darren snorted. "Decorum isn't something I associate with Brits. Especially not after the pubs have chucked out and the cheap booze has been flowing."
"I have some very fond memories of such nights," said Steffen, sipping his gin. His lips curled upward into a cheeky smile that made Mark swallow thickly. "Although I was more a spectator than a participant."
Mark wasn't sure, but there was something about the way Steffen smiled and his eyes twinkled that made Mark think Steffen was not being entirely truthful about how much he had participated in his adventures when he was in the UK.
Carl checked his watch and finished his beer. "Should be over by now, and I want to try and catch Tina on Skype before she goes to bed. This pregnancy's been harder than I think she was expecting."
"I'd better get going too," said Darren, mirroring Carl, who was putting on his coat. "Need to be prepared for a whole morning of meetings with the management team tomorrow. I'll settle the drinks tab on the way out."
Mark realized he'd been drinking slower than his British colleagues, having fallen into a rhythm with Steffen, and they both had over half their drink remaining. "I'll finish this and head off myself, now the danger has passed."
Steffen toyed with the stem of the overlarge wineglass that contained his G 'n' T as Carl and Darren finished bundling themselves into their coats to brave the cold, then left. Mark got the distinct feeling Steffen was weighing his words before he spoke. He was right.
"I would be happy to show you the city, be your guide for Fasnacht."
"Really? But you don't know me."
"Maybe I'd like to. Introducing new people to the delights of Fasnacht is always an experience."
Mark had to get a grip on his imagination. There was no reason to think this was anything more than a friendly offer to someone new to Basel. Although spending more time with Steffen would hardly be a chore, not with his physique, which would work well for skiing and other physical pursuits Mark had no business thinking about during a drink with colleagues. Dear God, had it been so long since his last boyfriend that an attractive blond with a friendly smile and a pair of broad shoulders made him a tongue-tied idiot? But there was something about the way Steffen looked at him, in an obviously appraising manner, that made Mark think he had read the situation right. He might be out of practice, but he wasn't dead from the waist down.
Steffen waited expectantly, and Mark realized he hadn't answered. "I'd love any local insight. I don't really know Basel very well, and I get the feeling this Fasnacht of yours is nothing like I've experienced before."
"I never witnessed anything like it when I was in the UK. One of the best ways I can describe it is anarchy with military precision."
"I hate to tell you this, but that doesn't help."
Steffen chuckled. "Perhaps you should let yourself be surprised. I grew up here. I might be biased when I say it is a unique mix of Swiss organization and chaos. Waggis in trucks throwing sweets, flowers, and oranges, while groups of people march around playing drums and piccolos."
Fasnacht sounded fascinating, but Steffen's descriptions raised more questions than they answered. "What's a Waggis?"
"A very unflattering representation of a nineteenth century French farming peasant."
Mark was still none the wiser, so Steffen tapped the screen of his phone and turned it to show Mark. The creature, because he couldn't exactly describe it as fully human, had a huge head with an exaggerated hooked nose and wide mouth with crooked teeth, and on its head was a shock of long bright blue hair. "Right. Not what I was thinking when you said farming peasant."
"I did say it was unflattering."
"It's more than unflattering."
Steffen shrugged. "They are designed to look like Alsace peasants who used to work in the city and got drunk a lot, causing mayhem. The costume has not really changed over the years."
Mark examined the picture closely. The Waggis wore a blue jacket over a stripy top and cutoff trousers with long socks. "Are those clogs?"
"People dress up like this and run about the street for fun?" The huge head must've been made of papier-mâché, and while it might not be as heavy as it looked, it couldn't be comfortable to wear.
"Of course. I was known to do it myself when I was younger. I had some very pleasant encounters after accosting a willing victim with Räppli—that's confetti to you."
Something about Steffen's wistful smile made Mark think he was reliving one of those encounters. Mark had not been prepared for such an admission. He'd been used to playful teasing with his workmates back in England, but so far his experience with his Swiss colleagues was that they were far more reserved. Friday nights back in Reading saw everyone pile down the pub, the conversation often turning to banter, but that didn't happen here. Maybe Steffen's time living outside of Switzerland had left him with some permanent changes.
"Is that so? Perhaps the good mothers of Basel should warn their daughters about you."
"Their daughters are safe." Steffen cocked an eyebrow and leaned in. "It's their sons they should be mindful of."
Steffen's mobile began to vibrate, and Mark quickly handed it back.
"Scheisse," spat Steffen. "Sorry, I have to take it. There are some people I work with who cannot function without a nursemaid."
Steffen rattled off a stream of German as he answered. Mark's grasp of the language was too poor for him to understand, but the general tone was not positive. Steffen broke off for a moment. "I am sorry, Mark. I have to deal with something. Maybe I can rescue you from the piccolos tomorrow?"
"I… er… sure."
"Excellent. Meet me at seven at the Marktplatz tram stop." Steffen grabbed his coat and headed out.
Mark stared after him, wondering what he'd agreed to. He was single, and Steffen had made it very clear he was into men. Beyond that Mark hadn't a clue. Maybe Basel was going to give him more than the valuable work experience his boss had waved under his nose as a reason to accept the assignment.COLLAPSE


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