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Please follow this link to submit: http://www.ipsemusic.com/call-for-scores/
Application Deadline: August 1st, 2018.
Ensemble Ipse is pleased to announce a String Quartet Call for Scores
Ensemble Ipse is a dynamic contemporary music ensemble dedicated to presenting recent music that transcends aesthetic categorization while striving to create a forum for composers which celebrates stylistic diversity.
We are seeking recent pieces composed for string quartet by composers of any age and at the early stages of their career. Up to three works will be selected for a concert of string quartet works on December 4th, 2018 at Areté Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Works not selected will be kept on file for consideration for future concerts.
· All composers are eligible regardless of age, sex, color, creed, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
· Pieces should be no longer than 15 minutes in duration and must be composed for string quartet (two violins, viola, and cello; no subsets). Pieces featuring electronics are welcome.
· Although it is not required, we strongly encourage the chosen composer to travel to New York City for the concert. Ipse cannot provide travel or housing accommodations, but can provide letters of commitment if composers are applying for travel or other grants.
· Composers may submit up to three pieces for consideration.
All submission materials must be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com. No paper submissions will be accepted. In addition, you must fill this web form for EACH piece submitted.
· Email a score in PDF format for your piece(s).
· Fill this web form for EACH piece submitted.
· Provide a link where a recording/video of your piece can be reviewed. Live recordings are strongly suggested, although MIDI will be accepted. Please do not email MP3 files or audio files.
· Email a biography and resume.
· Make a payment of $10 on PayPal for EACH piece submitted. Please see our link below to process the PayPal payment.
All submissions must be received by August 1st, 2018. Selected composers will be notified by September 15th, 2018. Performance materials will be required by October 1st, 2018.
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Re "Backers hope voters give bullet train a shot," Oct. 15
During our recent vacation in Europe, we took several high-speed trains. The Thalys from Brussels to Cologne was doing well if it got above 60 mph. The ICE in Germany hit speeds of 170 mph, and the Eurostar Trenitalia from Florence to Venice averaged about 90 mph.
Promoters of Proposition 1A promise us a journey from L.A. to San Francisco -- a distance of 432 miles -- in 2 1/2 hours. The train would make numerous stops and would traverse the Tehachapi grade and the Pacheco Pass. It would require an average speed of about 170 mph. Compare this to an ICE train from Hamburg to Nuremberg, which takes 4 hours, 23 minutes over 485 miles that are essentially flat. Its average speed is about 110 mph.
As much as I favor more public transportation and love high-speed trains, I'm afraid that the promoters of Proposition 1A are overly optimistic.

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|Painting by Arna Baartz
I first learned about women only spaces when I was 5 or 6 years old.
I was with my mother at one of her favorite department stores, either JC Penney or Belk. She has always loved those stores. We were getting school clothes for me. She had to use the restroom, so she left me waiting just outside, near the sport coats. "Stay right here," she told me, assuring me she'd be back soon.
She must have taken too long, because I got tired of waiting and went in the restroom looking for her. I didn't really understand the difference between boys and girls; all I knew was that girls hung together at school, shared secrets that boys knew nothing of, and got to play with cool toys like plastic makeup sets with little mirrors in them. I don't recall identifying as a girl at that age, but I do remember looking in the mirror in my parents' bedroom and wondering what the hell went wrong. I was sure girls knew something boys didn't. I wanted to learn their ways and be accepted into their circles, especially since I never found that acceptance with other boys.
Maybe I saw the ladies' room as a sacred space, a mecca or sanctuary for girls and extremely lucky boys. I am sure my burgeoning transgenderism drove me to follow my mother that day just as much as my longing to find her and not be apart from her did.
I was a little disappointed, of course. The women's bathroom smelled marginally better, and I didn't see any urinals hanging on the walls, but otherwise it was just the same as a men's room. Same dull track lighting, same tiles on the floor, same stall doors I was used to. I pulled open the nearest door. If my mother wasn't in that one, maybe there was another nice lady who'd be happy to point out where she was.
There was a lady seated in there, but she wasn't happy to see me and she definitely didn't want me anywhere near her circle.
"This is the ladies' room! This is very private and you are bothering me. Get out!"
So I did. I didn't even try to explain my quest to find my mother or become more like her. I was too embarrassed. I just went back out by the sport coats and waited silently until my mother returned. I was too ashamed of myself to tell her what happened.
Boys do not belong in girl's bathrooms. It seems pretty obvious now. I can't say I look back and laugh at my little misadventure, but I don't feel ashamed anymore. I was just a kid. The only thing I feel now is guilt at how I made that woman feel. I still remember the mix of anger and fear in her eyes, and the hurt in her voice when she told me to leave. Even as a child, being pegged as male meant I had the power to violate women.
Now, identifying as a transwoman, I understand her fears. One of the first women I came out to told me being a woman means having people do or say whatever they want to you. My mentor is educated, successful. She is respected for her contributions to her field, and she has held a position of power for many years now. She is versed in queer and feminist theory, and she is one of the most accepting people I know.
She treats me with love and always listens to me, but she also wonders why on earth anyone would want to be a woman. If a woman in her position can feel that way – and feels that she must warn a newly minted woman about the dangers of just existing – then what must life be like for those women who exist outside my mentor's bubble of privilege (and mine)?
To my mentor and myself, I am a woman. I am. Actually, I am so new to this, to sitting with and living with my authentic self, that I think of myself as a girl. I'd better hurry up and blossom into womanhood, I know – 40 is just around the corner.
I am not a woman. I am not! Not in the way my mentor or my mother or that poor lady in the bathroom are. I'll never know the pain of menstruating. I'll never enter menopause, or miss a period and have to go get a pregnancy test. I wish I were skinnier, and I am working on it, but I will never feel the pressure to be a size 2 the way so many young women do. I'll never be a mother; the best I can do is be a parent to my own children, trying, along with my partner, to teach them respect for themselves and others, even those who don't conform.
These things are true. I have not contradicted myself in those last two paragraphs. I point this out because not everyone, either conservative or liberal, is open-minded on the subject of transgender identity. In fact, most people aren't. Most people are either scared and openly hostile, scared and trying to hide it, or gushing with praise at my "bravery" and offering to help with my "journey." There are as many reactions to my gender identity as there are people who know me as trans. Why, with this knowledge and my male genitals intact, would I push to be let into a space reserved for women?
There is a wide spectrum of transgender identities, and I know that many transwomen do not align with my transition. I get that. I understand many of my sisters live with the feeling that they will die if they have to spend one more day in the wrong body, and that many transmen feel the same way (where are the TV shows and children's books about transMEN?! I suppose that's another whole essay). I have never felt completely comfortable or safe in male spaces, and I can imagine that feeling cranked up to 11 at all times. It must be exhausting and stressful. My own stress has gifted me several mental illnesses.
Luckily, none of my disorders are quite severe enough to require hospitalization or inpatient treatment. But for my sisters who have or are having that experience, and for those who have tried to take their own lives or otherwise erase themselves, who have decided to permanently alter themselves so their bodies can match what's inside, of course I support their right to use the ladies' room. Being in the wrong bathroom, for them, is just as miserable as being in the wrong body.
I am also in the wrong body, with genitals I didn't ask for. Maybe one day I will get rid of them. But for now, I have them and my physical maleness is a fact of life. I can style my hair, wear barrettes in different colors, and carry a pink purse with all my essentials in it. I can utilize the legal protections I have at work. I can ask people to use female pronouns when they address me, and I can do these things without changing my physical body at all.
But even if I did change my body, even if I went all the way and medically transitioned like some people expect me to, I still wouldn't be a woman. I'd be a transwoman. It's a lovely, exciting, honest, warm, terrifying, risky, life-affirming way to be, but it isn't the same as being born a woman. So, for me, women's spaces belong to women. I will not enter a ladies' room unless I am specifically invited and welcomed. I spent most of my life being uncomfortable. I have no wish to make anyone else feel that way.
Of course, sometimes discomfort is part of societal change. Sometimes people become allies to the LGBT community, overcoming whatever prejudices they grew up with. That takes courage. Who bets on the underdog in a fight that isn't even theirs?
I am grateful for support in all its forms, but I do not accept what I see as brainwashing in the activist community.
The other day I went to lunch with another close woman friend. When we got back to the office, I had to use the bathroom. I made an offhand comment about using the women's bathroom. We share a building with other offices, so there is a good chance that, if I chose to do that, I would encounter women who don't know me and don't know anything about my transgender status. I would feel just as weird about it as they would, but I wouldn't fear for my safety. They would, and that is the key difference. It is the only factor, to my mind, that matters.
I have no right to threaten anyone in any way. If six-year old me had the power to violate women, without even trying, what makes anyone think that power went anywhere?
My friend's thoughts didn't follow that process. Or, if they did, she stifled them in the name of being a good ally. "I'll support you 100% on that! It would be like telling a lesbian she has to use the men's room. What's the big deal? What are people so afraid of?"
Well, actually, it wouldn't be anything at all like a lesbian being banished to the men's room. I do identify as lesbian, but I don't look like a lesbian, so it would be more like a middle-aged married man sporting a five o'clock shadow and potentially exposing his genitals to women. The big deal is, again, the fear of being violated.
That's what people are afraid of. Unfortunately, the only ones vocalizing that fear are immediately branded as transphobes, truscum, TERFs or worse. I've seen it happen. It can be especially vicious on Twitter and other social media. To be fair, many people advocating for sex-specific bathrooms are transphobic. But does that automatically negate anything they might have to say, now and forever? I don't think it does. I think we are all basically the same. One of my mottos is "look around, we're all people" (thanks, Jello Biafra). That includes even the most virulent of transphobic people. My Christian faith means nothing if my call to love and service only extends to people who agree with me.
You don't have to be a Christian to agree with me. You just have to be human. We are all the same, but like transfolks, human beings come in all different shapes and colors. We can and should treat each other as equals, or even as family, but we can never assume that what we are OK with is what everyone needs to be OK with. Unless I have been invited, unless it is explicitly clear to me and to every woman occupying a space, I do not belong in a women's bathroom any more than I belong in a women-only therapy group, or prayer circle, or book club. Women have had to work hard to carve out those spaces. Who am I to intrude on that? I accept my male genitals, even though I don't like them and they are not an ideal fit. Accepting the wrong bathroom seems trivial in comparison to that.
by Steph
Steph is the pseudonym for a transwoman living and working in the United States.


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Intense training, learning, and tough testing over 1.5 weeks at track camp with the Canadian National Team program is finished. It was another extremely valuable experience for me as an athlete. I will continue to race with my professional trade team full time, and will also continue to pursue track cycling...I'll keep you updated.
We've moved up to Marina Del Ray, CA where we'll be based for a week to train in the canyons.
Our rented condos are actually dangerously close to Intelligentsia, an awesome Third Wave coffee shop ... where they also give discounts to cyclists.
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- Venue : MAEPS, Serdang
- Date : 20 - 30 November 2014
- Admission : Free Entrance
As a biennial event, MAHA 2014 is strategically positioned to promote Malaysia as the centre of excellence in the agriculture and agro-based industries, incorporating agro-based knowledge, technology and innovation, agri-trade, agro-tourism and agri-lifestyle. Special emphasis will be given in the development of young and future agriculture entrepreneurs
The Government of Malaysia and the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry are indeed pleased to host this significant event where mindsets go beyond boundaries to create new business opportunities in the agro-food and agro-based industries. I strongly believe that MAHA 2014 will achieve a greater success.
The 11-day event is held concurrently with another high-profiled event, The Farmers, Livestock, Producers and Fishermen Day (HPPNK), which gives recognition to the agriculture communities across the country for their efforts in producing food-based materials and agricultural products for domestic needs as well as the international market.
Themed "Agrotechnology – Catalyst For Transformation", MAHA 2014 will showcase the success of agriculture, agro-based industry and livestock from the perspective of the cutting edge technology and innovation. A special cluster, 'MAGIC' is specially created to showcase the latest innovations and technologies in the Malaysian agriculture.
MAHA 2014 will continue to take the lead in the region by gathering industry players and professionals from various sectors to explore and seize the opportunities from the new emerging agri –business and innovative agriculture.
In conjunction with the Visit Malaysia Year 2014, a special emphasis will also be highlighted to promote the agro tourism industry in Malaysia. In addition to the latest innovations and technologies, visitors of MAHA 2014 will have the experiential process of enjoying the colours of Malaysian culture and agricultural produce, fresh and processed food as well as agro products. Visitors will witness several demonstrations in the field of livestock, vegetables, flowers, rice, machineries and pineapples.
I strongly believe with multitude of concepts and structured comprehensive programmes, MAHA 2014 will certainly help realise the country's vision to be more progressive, innovative and competitive in the global arena.
To all state governments, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the private sectors, delegates from various countries that will take part and those involved in the success of MAHA 2014, I would like to congratulate and thank you. I wish you a rewarding and enriching experience.
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Robyn Rihanna Fenty (born February 20, 1988), known by her stage name Rihanna (/riˈɑːnə/ ree-ah-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-an-ə, from the Welsh name Rhiannon[4]), is a Barbadian recording artist, actress, and fashion designer. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, she began her career when she met record producer Evan Rogers through mutual friends in late 2003. She spent the next year traveling to the United States recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance. Her demo tape was eventually shopped to several record labels and subsequently signed a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for its president, rapper Jay-Z.
Rihanna's debut album, Music of the Sun (2005), featuring the Billboard Hot 100 top three hit single "Pon de Replay", peaked at number ten on the Billboard 200 chart. Her second album, A Girl Like Me (2006), peaked at number five in the US and generated the worldwide hits "SOS" and "Unfaithful". Her third album, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007), spawned the international hits "Umbrella", "Don't Stop the Music", "Take a Bow", and "Disturbia". The album was nominated for nine Grammy Awards, winning Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Umbrella". Her fourth album, Rated R (2009), produced the top ten singles "Russian Roulette" and "Hard", plus the number one hit "Rude Boy". Her fifth, Loud (2010), spawned the number one hits "Only Girl (In the World)", "What's My Name?", and "S&M". Her sixth album, Talk That Talk (2011), included the


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2. Raspberry Suite Colour Challenge (Green, Black and Cream)I used my Hero Arts French Script stamp and my Stampendous Butterfly Set.
The ribbon I used was a golden creamy sheer and a black sheer. I sliced the ribbons with my scissors to add long individual strips and then I used my scissors to fray them...just like you would on a gift with gift ribbon...except the ends on the sheer ribbon get both frayed and curled. Thanks for stopping by!!


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the 43rd international conference and exhibition on
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Monday, 25 July, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm, Anaheim Convention Center, Ballroom A
Modern video games employ a variety of sophisticated algorithms to produce ground-breaking 3D rendering that pushes the visual boundaries and interactive experience of rich environments. In this course, experts from Bungie, Naughty Dog, Treyarch, Activision, and other companies present state-of-the-art and production-proven rendering techniques.
Working knowledge of modern real-time graphics APIs like OpenGL or Direct3D and a solid basis in commonly used graphics algorithms. Familiarity with the concepts of programmable shading and shading languages. Familiarity with producing gaming consoles and software capabilities is a plus but not required.
Technical practitioners and developers of graphics engines for visualization, games, or effects rendering who are interested in interactive rendering. This is the course to attend if you are in the game-development industry or want to learn the latest and greatest techniques in real-time rendering.
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This cavernous, glamorous steak house also houses a fantastic, art deco cocktail bar which serves utterly delicious drinks.
- Address
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- Opening Times
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Mon-Sat 11.30-01.00
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There's a serious, 25-page wine list with many bottles costing three figures, and several going well into the thousands...This is MASH's first non-Danish outpost so much is riding on its success. It's lovely to see the beautiful Titanic interior restored and back in daily use. Much of the food is delicious, and none of it is bad. Service is uniformly exemplary.Read more…
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Nab a seat at the massive island bar to delve into their hearty and confident menu. American bourbons take front row, so it's best to start there...Since MASH stands for Modern American Steak House, it'd be a pity to leave without some meaty eats. And if you swing by for a steak-filled Sunday, bring along some vino too — corkage is FREE!Read more…
Time Out Says…
Between said bar and the dining room, two glass meat lockers hung with ageing beef signal what this place is really about. The well-informed staff are happy to talk you through the characteristics of the Argentinian, Danish, Uruguayan and US steaks on offer here...Mash is definitely not for anyone on a tight budget. But for a special occasion, or a spot of client entertaining it's a safe choice. Alternatively, just come for a cocktail and soak up the atmosphere.Read more…


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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves IGN Preview
IGN have been lucky enough to have a special hands-on one of the biggest titles of the year. Uncharted 2 is a sequel to the hugely popular franchise, so how does it play?
Among Thieves follows Nathan Drake as he seeks to find the lost treasure from Marco Polo's fortune. The original game had breathtaking graphics and gameplay so what do IGN say about Uncharted 2?
Gameplay looked awesome and the graphics were somehow better than the crisp stuff we saw in Drake's Fortune
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12 FLRA No. 48 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (Agency) and AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1733 (Union) Case No. O-AR-472 DECISION This matter is before the Authority on an exception to the award of Arbitrator Nicholas H. Zumas filed by the Union under section 7122(a) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute and part 2425 of the Authority's Rules and Regulations. The dispute in this matter concerns the Agency's reprimand of the grievant, a Federal Protective Officer, for insubordination in refusing to comply with the instructions of a supervisor to issue a ticket for an allegedly illegally parked vehicle. As his award, the Arbitrator determined that the reprimand was for just cause. In its exception, the Union contends that the Arbitrator failed to mention elements of the grievant's defense and to make certain findings and conclusions as to whether the vehicle in question was legally parked and the possible consequences the grievant could have suffered if he had obeyed the supervisor's instructions. Upon careful consideration of the entire record before the Authority, including the parties' contentions, the Authority concludes that none of the contentions raised by the Union provides a basis for finding the award deficient. It is clear that the Union is merely attempting to relitigate the merits of the case before the Authority and that the thrust of the exception constitutes disagreement with the Arbitrator's reasoning and conclusions based on the evidence and testimony before him. Such disagreement does not provide a bassi for finding the award deficient. E.g., Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, United States Navy and Local R4-2, National Association of Government Employees, 5 FLRA No. 29 (1981). Accordingly, the Union's exception is denied. Issued, Washington, D.C., June 13, 1983 Barbara J. Mahone, Chairman Ronald W. Haughton, Member Henry B. Frazier III, Member FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY


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This is one of the great estates of Newport Harbor, and one of the finest homes in Orange County. The extraordinarily wide and deep waterfront parcel features sweeping water and city light views from throughout the residence and gardens. Magnificently detailed Italianate architecture is the hallmark of this masterpiece. Sumptuous finishes, including numerous antique elements, steel doors and designer appointments, have been incorporated throughout. Nearly 10,000 square feet of refined living area is divided into two buildings, including a main residence and separate guest structure. The home also features an oversized master suite with water view terrace, sitting area, office and baths; a grand reception hall leading to the main entertaining rooms in view of the harbor; a billiards room; a private theater; a large informal kitchen with adjoining serving areas; and a subterranean wine room with dining area and bar. The Mediterranean gardens are planted with a selection of mature olive trees, roses and citrus. A massive waterside lawn rolls from the house to the water's edge and is complemented by two distinct outdoor entertaining areas and a large infinity edge swimming pool. A large private boat dock is also included. There is also a four-car garage and off street parking. Unparalleled privacy, views, and quality have been expertly combined in this not-to-be-replicated waterfront residence.
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Environmental Justice & Nuclear Waste the road from New England to Texas and New Mexico CAN is organizing a High-level Nuclear Waste (HLNW) Tour in New England to address the abdication by the federal government and the nuclear industry to … Continue reading
The New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution (NEC) has been fighting for public citizens' health and safety for over 40 years and are currently parties to the VT Public Utility Commission hearings on decommissioning. Please support NEC at their annual … Continue reading
It is official: Indian Point is closing! The State of New York and Entergy came to an agreement this past week to close one reactor in 2020 and the other in 2021. Both had been operating under expired NRC permits … Continue reading
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Early Help
IMPORTANT: If a child is at imminent risk of harm or injury, please call the police on 999. If the child is at risk of significant harm, contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0300 456 0108 (out of hours Emergency Duty Service: 0300 456 0100).
In this section you will find Early Help forms, plus tools and safeguarding thresholds guidance to ensure all children and young people in Wiltshire receive the right support at the right time.
Early Help guidance is meant for anyone who works directly or indirectly with children, young people and their families whether in a statutory, voluntary, private or independent agency/setting. Its purpose is to help identify the degree of need of children and their families and to ensure an appropriate response. It is intended to complement and enhance professional judgement.
Early Help is fundamentally about working better together and intervening earlier to provide services at the soonest opportunity. Whether an Early Help CAF or a My Support Plan is the assessment tool used for this is, to some extent, less significant; what is important is the act of assessing needs and developing effective and smart plans to achieve good outcomes – all done collaboratively with the child and their family and empowering them to own and contribute to their plan.
|Early Help Forms and Contacts
|Referral forms and useful contact information.
|Multi-Agency Safeguarding Threshold Guidance
|Full document, presentation slides for staff groups, A3 poster, and glossary of terms.
|Early Help tools
|A range of other useful tools.
|'Focus on' series
|To help spot early signs and know what to do.
|Early Help CAF and My Support Plan
|Explanation and guidance.
Published by WSCB and the Children's Trust in 2014, our Early Help Strategy sets out Wiltshire's early help offer, including plans for the national Troubled Families initiative. We want to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people by providing the right help as soon as it is needed. Click on the link below to read the full report:
Click on the following link to read the terms of reference of the multi-agency Early Intervention sub group, jointly managed by the Children's Trust and WSCB (last updated April 2016):


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If you shop Pier 1 Imports head over and print your coupon for a Free Candle (up to $10 value) with any $30 purchase. This is valid through 7/21/12 and is limit one per household. I just got a rewards check in the mail last week so this came at a good time.
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Having Indian food back home is nothing out of the ordinary. It's something we're used to all the time and basically not a big deal. Going out for Indian food in Georgia is a delicacy for me and the husband. Not only cause it seems to be the only Indian restaurant in this small town, but a bit on the pricy side as well. Definitely worth every penny though
When we go, our order is usually pretty standard: Butter chicken, garlic naans, chicken biryani, pistachio kulfi and rice pudding
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TOP10 of this decade by The Drunk Lovers2:08 PM
Today I begin with my version of the end-of-the-decade listomania!
I have followed with mixed emotions the endless album of the
decade lists sprouting up on the pages of magazines and blogs
(and in conversations with friends). Our public and private need to
reflect back on very recent history seems to have sped up
in this last decade even more. My problem is that when I am asked to
name my favorite album or event, or color even, I go blank.
But I asked all of the old and new Drunk Lovers to send me their
TOP10's of 2000-2009! This is a way for us all to get to know
these people a little better. They were allowed to choose what
they are listing about, so it's not just music.
Today I am posting Niko Votkin's (drums) and Jukka Salminen's
(guitar)TOP10 of the decade LISTS.
Please, send your own Best of the Decade Lists in, as well!
1. Friends, Relationships and Bands
2. Old records and history of music.
3. Drinking and smoking (K-Klubi)
4. Hats
5. Travelling in South America & India
6. Vintage instruments
7. Bicycling and Jogging
8. Berlin & Touring in Europe
9. Biker Boots
10. The Kills
Niko Votkula Lihamestari Votkin
TOP10 of 2000-2009 JUKKA SALMINEN
1. Eeva, Eelis, Niilo
2. No. 63 @ Thai & Laos, Tampere
3. Eterna Musima Deluxe II
4. Dungen
5. Touring in Germany, Japan, UK, US, Finland
6. Internet
7. Vinyl
8. Doris / Telakka / Klubi
9. Canon EOS 5D Mark II
That's about it.


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On Thursday, April 30th, the US Senate is expected to vote on a bill to increase the federal minimum wage by 40 percent to $10.10 an hour and increase the tipped minimum wage by 232 percent to $7.07 an hour. Labor union-backed advocacy groups have been repeating the myth that some tipped employees are "stuck" earning wages below the federal minimum.
In full-page advertisements in Politico, Roll Call, and The Hill, the Employment Policies Institute is debunking this myth. Not only do tipped employees earn at least the federal minimum in take-home pay–they average over $13 an hour in total compensation. Top earners bring in $25 an hour or more.
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Subscribe to the FREE weekly digital edition of The Australian Filipina here.
The Philippine Consulate in Sydney spearheaded an information session on the Scarborough Shoal issue. The Australian Filipina was there to capture the moments.
Gone are the days when women had to go on hunger strike to make a point, now they do lunch, said the Prime Minister Julia Gillard in her speech launching a nationwide search for Australia's '100 Women of Influence'.
In an initiative announced this week, the Government is inviting members of the Filipino community to join a new Ministerial Consultative Committee.
Successful store owner one day, aspiring politician the next, Venus Priest hopes to help the Filipino community by entering the inner sanctum of Australian politics. MICHELLE BALTAZAR writes
"Of course, Noynoy is the lesser evil among them all. No history of corruption. Villar, he used the money of the people to build hi-ways going to his subdivision in Cavite. He couldn't even donate a piece of land to build a church, how much more? Ang kanyang pagkakawang-gawa is on TV lang. (His charity is for TV only.)" Fel F., USA
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Every fall since I've been married, I've made at least a few pumpkin pies. Each year, I love looking forward to the wonderful taste of pumpkin melting in my mouth along with the freshly whipped heavy whipping cream. So this year I wanted to spice up the traditional pumpkin pie by altering the crust. This idea came from a friend whose Halloween party I attended a week ago. She put pecans in the crust of pumpkin cheesecake squares (delish!). So, I searched online for a recipe and came across a pretty basic walnut-graham cracker crust. I altered it by adding some sugar since walnut can sometimes have a slightly bitter taste to it. The recipe goes like this:
Walnut-Graham Cracker Crust
3/4 cup finely crushed graham cracker (original/plain or cinnamon works too)
3/4 cup finely chopped/crushed walnuts
3 T. butter, melted
3 T. white sugar
Mix all ingredients together and press into pie mold.
For the filling, I used the traditional "Pumpkin Pie" recipe from Libby's (the canned pumpkin company), but I used my own freshly roasted and then pureed Sugar Pumpkin.
I served it with freshly whipped whipping cream (you can't have Pumpkin Pie without whipped cream!). It made for a wonderful dessert!
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Top Travel Destinations for 2016
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As 2015 draws to close many of us reflect on the year that has been and set our goals for the brand new year. Typical resolutions include spending more time with family, improving health and of course our favorite here at Vision, travel! If you are one of the many who are looking to travel more in 2016, here are the Top 10 Destinations for 2016 from Virtuoso to get your imagination percolating with possibilities.
SOUTHERN INDIA – Beyond the Taj Mahal
If you've visited India, you've probably done its Golden Triangle in the north: Mumbai and Udaipur to Jaipur and Agra on the way to Delhi. The south, however, is the connoisseur's darling. Rare Royal Bengal tigers roam Mysore's Nagarahole National Park. Kerala's Kolukkumalai Tea Estate is the world's highest. And the region is a natural gateway to another destination on the rise, Sri Lanka, home to a stunning pair of Aman resorts.
CON DAO, VIETNAM – Secret Island
It's known as Vietnam's untouched archipelago, but it won't be for long. Under French colonial rule, the 16 velvet-green islands off the mainland's southern shore were cut off in order to sequester prisoners. Today, Con Dao is a much happier destination – a haven for snorkelers (and idlers) and a throwback to tranquil Asian outposts of yore. On the serene island of Bay Canh, day-trippers wander through tropical rain forest to a nineteenth-century lighthouse. Protected hawksbill and green sea turtles come to nest on 13 local beaches from May through October. Heaven is a day spent zigzagging through the picturesque seas by catamaran.
NORWAY – Arctic Allure
Fjord cruisers have always loved the area in and around Bergen and Geiranger, but those in the know are heading above 66 degrees north latitude.
SICILY – Little Italy
Since Homer's time, the Mediterranean's largest island has lured travelers questing after coastal views, ancestral villages, and, OK, maybe the perfect cannoli. But lately Sicily is drawing a high-flying, globe-trotting crowd. Explore fortified hill towns such as Erice, Agrigento's Doric temple ruins, Michelin-starred restaurants in Ragusa, and rich Greek history in once-grand Siracusa. With splashy views to Mount Etna and two gorgeous Belmond properties – Grand Hotel Timeo and Villa Sant'Andrea – seaside Taormina is Sicily's answer to the Amalfi Coast.
JOSE IGNACIO, URUGUAY – South American Hamptons
Two hours from Montevideo and just outside Punta del Este, it's the ideal spot to combine an estancia (ranch) and beach stay at the posh Vik properties. Daily workshops help guests find their flow while painting or taking photos, and those craving a deeper escape can book Vik's seven-day yoga retreat.
NEPAL – Better Than Ever
Last year's devastating earthquake could not shake the indomitable spirit of this sacred country in the Himalaya, and tourism matters now more than ever: Visitor numbers in 2015 were down 40 percent from the previous year. For visitors who want to go beyond bolstering the economy with their dollars, volunteering even for a day can complete an itinerary and provide a rewarding experience like no other.
NEWFOUNDLAND – Far and Away
"Off the grid" is easier said than done these days, but the enchanting Fogo Island Inn is far-flung enough to be unplugged in the best ways. Newfoundland is hard to get to, sure, but that's part of the mystique of a region with seven seasons ("ice," "berry," and "trap berth" are the other three). Some even call it the next Patagonia. Guests of the ultramodern inn are paired with "Fogoers" based on interests, and those locals serve as community hosts. Activities are distinctly analog: making bread, rowing punts, watching caribou, skipping stones. Social media can certainly wait till you're home.
MOZAMBIQUE – Safari Bonus
Beginning this year, more high-end hotel brands will establish footholds in the country's Bazaruto Archipelago. The additions will complement existing properties such as the Azura Retreats on Bazaruto's Benguerra Island and on Quilalea Island in Quirimbas National Park. Everywhere along the coast, the water is fabulous. Dive sites aren't crowded. You can see dolphins, humpback whales, whale sharks, manta rays, and giant turtles. Most intriguing, though, are the elusive, curious-looking dugongs, related to manatees – and elephants.
SCOTLAND'S WHISKY TRAIL – Dram Trip
Specialty tours bring wonder to the most familiar places. Seeing Scotland with a whisky ambassador combines science, history, flavor, and a few drams of grown-up merrymaking. For a journey like this, the party begins with a private tasting at Edinburgh's Balmoral hotel, which stocks representative bottles from every distillery in Scotland under lock and key – more than 500 in all. The next morning, a piper plays you downstairs to Waverley Station, where you board the train with your whisky guru for a journey to all the best glens and lochs. It might sound clubby, but the trip is full of surprises.Those who want more can extend the trip with a few days of golf, horse trekking, or R&R at any of Scotland's grand hotels.
CABO SAN LUCAS -Baja is Back
This popular destination got even better with major revamping in the wake of 2014's Hurricane Odile, which left $1.2 billion in damage. The upgrades have brought extra luster to already luxe oceanfront hotels. Two new golf courses also opened: Quivira Golf Club (designed by Jack Nicklaus) and El cardinal at Diamante (designed by Tiger Woods). The local economy will thank you for teeing off.
Original Article published in Virtuoso Life January 2016
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Step 3: Craft a Win-Win Strategy
Look for steps you can take to resolve the issue for both of you. This is crucial: Don't tell your partner what he or she can do, but instead say what you can do. The best solutions usually aren't your first ideas at all but may occur to you after looking at your concerns and figuring out what matters most to each of you.
You: "Maybe I could stay at home on Friday night and Saturday morning and get the tax stuff organized. Then I'd join you for the rest of the weekend without any worries hanging over me."
Your spouse: "I would be willing to tell my parents you have to catch up with the taxes and can't come for the whole weekend. I'm also willing to postpone our night out with the neighbors during the week and help you get the tax information together."
10 More Tips to Help Avoid a Fight
Decide if you've got a problem or just a difference. If an issue isn't threatening your health, safety, or financial security, doesn't work against your shared vision for your marriage, and doesn't put an unfair burden on you, then it may simply be a sign that the two of you are two different people. Perhaps you're an extrovert and love parties, while your partner's introvert personality makes him or her crave quiet nights at home. Perhaps you're great at starting projects, while your partner's terrific at sticking with it until every last detail is finished. Or maybe one of you is a morning person, the other a night owl. In that case, the solution is acceptance, not trying to change your partner. Look for the ways that your differences are marriage-strengthening assets.
1. Pick the right time. Problem solving is least likely to work when you're tired, hungry, overloaded, stressed, distracted, or trying to do something else at the same time, such as making dinner, catching up on work from the office, or relaxing in front of the TV. Save big talks for a better time.
2. Practice loving acceptance. Learning the art of accepting and valuing your partner for who he or she is — instead of grousing about shortcomings — may actually help the two of you find better solutions to problems, experts say. This loving accommodation melts defenses and motivates us to want to please each other.
3. Banish the deal-breakers. University of Washington relationship expert John Gottman, Ph.D., advises couples to do all they can to avoid these lethal habits: personal criticism, sneering contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.
4. Give your mate the benefit of the doubt. The next time you're feeling disappointed, hurt, or angry with your spouse, pause before jumping to conclusions. Maybe your spouse is tired, hungry, or preoccupied — or doesn't see the impact of his or her actions. Search for a benevolent explanation that will allow you to treat your mate with love and respect.


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James Bowie
A land speculator and soldier, Jim Bowie (1796-1836) personified the type of adventurer who inhabited the U.S.-Mexican borderlands in the early nineteenth century. One of the most famous characters of Texas history, Jim Bowie was born in south central Kentucky, relocated with his family to Spanish-held Missouri in 1800, and then moved to central Louisiana the following year. Bowie grew up as a frontiersman, becoming a skilled hunter and a fearsome six-foot 180-pound brawler. As an adult, Bowie went into the Caribbean slave smuggling business with his brothers, earning a reputation as a deadly knife fighter among the denizens of the lower Mississippi River. By the late 1820s, he began speculating in land backed by financial partners in Natchez.
The land speculation business led Bowie to Texas in 1830. After ingratiating himself with the leading families of San Antonio, he began to work Mexican immigration law to his advantage, amassing grants of thousands of acres under suspicious terms. In 1831, he married Ursula Veramendi, the daughter of a local notable. Rarely at home, Bowie spent the next year traveling to and from Natchez on business, or scouting the frontier for new sources of wealth. In 1832, Bowie was lured into anti-Mexican government violence at Nacogdoches, and later fought in Mexico for the cause of Monclova as state capital. The new state government rewarded his allegiance by allowing him access to lucrative land deals. In 1835, Bowies good fortune ended as the new policies of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna criminalized most land speculation.
As a result, Bowie became a leading proponent of Texas independence. In the fall of 1835, he led Texian forces in several early engagements with Mexican troops. A natural leader, Bowie held the rank of colonel and was active in planning Texian strategy. In early 1836, Bowie arrived in Sal Antonio, where he decided, against orders, to fortify and hold the mission called the Alamo. He died in its defense on March 6, 1836.


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Peter Boghossian is an atheist provocateur. We have meet him before on these pages, calling for the eradication of religious belief,. Now He legitimizes his propaganda with a university course disguised as social and designed to recruit, indoctrinate and brain wash new atheists. This is documented on the shadow to light blog. "Michael discloses the sylubus for the class:
Just as the purpose of religious studies is not to convert students to a particular faith tradition, this course is not about "converting" students to atheism. [1]
Michael goes on:
First, here are the religious studies courses offered by Portland State University. I see no class entitled "Christianity" taught by a Christian apologist who uses his own book, "Manual for Creating Christians" as a required text. Sorry, but Boghossian's syllabus doesn't read like any religious studies syllabus from a public university that I have seen. If it did, it would explore and describe the different types of atheism around the world (materialists, idealists, buddhists, communists, humanists, etc). But judging from his syllabus, Boghossian's course is about viewing the world as an atheist.
While Boghossian denies that the class is about converting people to atheism he chose as the text his own book a Manuel for Creating Atheists.
A Manual for Creating Atheists is a step beyond Harris, Dawkins, Hitchens, and Dennett. A Manual for Creating Atheists offers practical solutions to the problems of faith and religion through the creation of Street Epistemologists—legions of people who view interactions with the faithful as clinical interventions designed to disabuse them of their faith.
And if that wasn't clear enough:
This book will teach you how to talk people out of their faith. You'll learn how to engage the faithful in conversations that help them value reason and rationality, cast doubt on their beliefs, and mistrust their faith. I call this activist approach to helping people overcome their faith, Street Epistemology. The goal of this book is to create a generation of Street Epistemologists: people equipped with an array of dialectical and clinical tools who actively go into the streets, the prisons, the bars, the churches, the schools, and the community-into any and every place the faithful reside – and help them abandon their faith and embrace reason.[2]
The book has been endorsed by major atheists such as Jerry Coyne, John Loftus and Michel Shermer, all of whom laud ot fpr ot's cpversopm power.
Jerry Coyne promoted this book as "telling the reader how to become a 'street epistemologist' with the skills to attack religion" and John Loftus promoted as "There is nothing else on the market like this book that helps atheists talk believers out of their faith." The foreword by Michael Shermer is entitled "Born-Again Atheist" and boasts, "If I started reading A Manual for Creating Atheists as a Christian I would have been an atheist by the time I finished it." And the book also comes with this blurb:
"Since atheism is truly Good News, it should not be hidden under a bushel. Peter Boghossian shows us how to take it to the highways and the byways. I love it!" —Dan Barker, Co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. [3]
Given the purpose of Boghossian's book is to convert people to atheism, and given the book is a required text in his course, where he spends 3-4 weeks going through the book, the disclaimer about the course not trying to convert people to atheism doesn't sound very convincing. Even less so once you consider that Boghossian has publicly advocated that "professors should have a primary goal of changing students beliefs if those beliefs are false and seek to replace those beliefs with true ones."[4]
We have seen Boghossian before as I said. In March of 14:"Atheist Hate Speech and Mental Disorder "
Philosopher Randal Rauser acuses Peter Boghossian (see AW last Friday) of hate speech. He quotes Boghossian from his book where he urges that the DSM (bible of psychiatric therapy) include religious "delusions" as mental illness.
"We must recognize religion as brainwashing. We must recognize the (hyper) religious as mentally damaged." - See more at: http://chrisstedman.religionnews.com/2014/02/24/5-reasons-atheists-shouldnt-call-religion-mental-illness/#sthash.CWLIWIW8.dpuf
"There is perhaps no greater contribution one could make to contain and perhaps even cure faith than removing the exemption that prohibits classifying religious delusions as mental illness. The removal of religious exemptions from the DSM would enable academicians and clinicians to bring considerable resources to bear on the problem of treating faith, as well as on the ethical issues surrounding faith-based interventions. In the long term, once these treatments and this body of research is refined, results could then be used to inform public health policies designed to contain and ultimately eradicate faith."[5]
Does this mean that all religious believers would be open to the charge of mental illness. It seems so. Rauser finds this to be hate speech. The end goal of bringing rleigious people under the label of mental illness is to "eradicate faith from society altogether."[6]
we also saw him before that:
Back in Monday, November 18, 2013
YHe's bee n called the Village Atheist answer to Westboror Baptists, by Trever Logan in First Things.[7]
[1] Michael, Shadow to Light,Posted on May 5, 2016 blog
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid
[5] Peter Boghossian A Manual for Creating Atheists (Kindle Locations 3551-3555).
the same sourced he's using as a text book
"Peter Gregory Boghossian is an American philosophy instructor, activist, author, speaker, and atheism advocate. He is a full-time faculty member at Portland State University." Wikipedia
[6] Boghossian quoted in Randal Rauser, "Is Peter Boghossian guilty of Hate Speech?" Randal Rauser, 1/22/14 (blog) on line http://randalrauser.com/2014/01/is-peter-boghossian-guilty-of-hate-speech/
accessed March 30, 2014.
Rauser is a systematic theologian of the Evangelical camp. He earned his Ph.D. in theology for King's College, London. Associate professor of historical theology at Edmonton.
[8] Trevor Logan, "The Pontificate of Peter Boghossian, First Things, 6/10/14
http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2014/06/the-pontificate-of-peter-boghossian accessed 6/10/14


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|Cochin - Munnar - Cochin
|Day 01: Cochin
Arrival at Cochin Airport / Railway Station, Proceed to Hotel. After Refreshment at Hotel proceed to visit The Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace,features Kerala murals depicting Hindu temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, Paradesi is a word used in several Indian languages, and the literal meaning of the term is "foreigners", applied to the synagogue because it was historically used by "White Jews", a mixture of Jews from Cranganore, the Middle East, and European exiles. The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica not only happens to be one of the oldest churches in Cochin, but also in the whole of India. It is one of the eight Basilicas in the country. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round. Bolgatty Palace One of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland, this quaint mansion, built in 1744, by Dutch traders, was later extended and gardens were landscaped around it. The Chinese fishing Nets – are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing — shore operated lift nets. It was earlier thought that the nets might have been introduced by the Chinese explorer Zheng He. Recent research shows that these were introduced by Portuguese Casado settlers from Macau The Chinese fishing nets have become a very popular tourist attraction, their size and elegant construction is photogenic and the slow rhythm of their operation is quite hypnotic. O/N Cochin.
Day 02: Cochin – Munnar (4 Hrs)
Day 04 : Munnar – Cochin Drop (4 Hrs)
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Luckily we didn't have to wait long for our favorite vacation. I can't even count how many times I have been here and never get sick of it. The kids are loving it as much as me and I love that.
We skied well Rob did, I couldn't because of being prego.
Rode the wave runners.
Played in the sand.
Slept on Neema.
Rode in the boat.
Took pictures.
Went to the Marina for dinner and to watch the Jazz game.
Wore sunglasses.
Learned how to fish but didn't catch anything:(
Hiked Sand Mountain.
Caught frogs and lizards.
Went knee boarding. Rob was killing Chris with the spray!
And drove the boat. As usual we had an awesome time and didn't want to leave. Thanks Neema and Papa for another year of memories. This place is the best!


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Royal Caribbean Agents Get To Shop More As They Sell More with Month-Long Contest
With one month away from its next Singapore season, Royal Caribbean International is stepping up a gear on the sales front for all its agents in Singapore with the new 'Sell-More-Shop-More' contest launched today, that come with attractive prizes.
From September 8 to October 6, for the first 30 bookings made on the Singapore sailings on Mariner of the Seas,Ovation of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas, agents will receive $50's worth of shopping vouchers. For every subsequent five bookings, they will be rewarded with an additional $5 shopping voucher.
Furthermore, the top sales individual agent who achieves the highest number of bookings will win a three-night cruise on Mariner of the Seas in a balcony stateroom.
The contest form can be downloaded from Royalogue, Royal Caribbean's new bimonthly enewsletter for its travel agents in Singapore. Terms and conditions apply.
Season Highlights
Travel agents will be able to take advantage of the longest-ever Singapore season for Royal Caribbean with 55 sailings over 8 months in total starting in mid-October, which means more options for their customers. This will begin with Mariner of the Seas' 39 sailings until next March, ranging from three to seven nights to popular destinations such as Phuket, Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Penang, Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang). The new itineraries for the season are the 3-night Penang Weekend Cruise and the 4-night Phuket Cruise.
Other highlights of Mariner of the Seas are the festive cruises for Christmas and New Year in December and Chinese New Year in January 2017 which come with special entertainment, decorations and feasts onboard. Theme cruises are also being lined up such as the Lady First cruise with renowned stylist Kevin Chou on November 14, the Salsa Cruise on December 16 and the second Cosfest Sea Cruise on February 17.
Asia's largest and newest ship Ovation of the Seas will be back in March to April 2017 with a total of 10 new sailings from Singapore, comprising three to five nights to Phuket, Bangkok (Laem Chabang) and Penang, and a 12-night one-way cruise to Tianjin with calls at Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) for an overnight, Hue/Danang (Chan May), Hong Kong and Seoul (Incheon).
Following this will be Voyager of the Seas returning in May 2017 to offer six sailings of three to five night Southeast Asian itineraries from Singapore to Phuket, Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) and Penang and an 8-night one-way cruise to Hong Kong, with stopovers at Bangkok (Laem Chabang) for an overnight, Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My) and Nha Trang.
Next-Generation Cruise Amenities
Guests onboard the new 18-deck, 4,905-guest smartship Ovation of the Seas will enjoy the 'North Star', an observation capsule that rises over 90 metres over the ocean; 'Two70' – a S$18.5 million hi-tech entertainment venue; cocktails served by robots at the 'Bionic Bar'; skydiving and surfing experiences; interior virtual balconies with real-time ocean views; luxurious Loft Suites with large living areas and private concierge service; and 'SeaPlex', the largest indoor activity space at sea – housing a basketball court, circus school, roller-skating, bumper cars and more.
The 15-deck, 3,800-guest Voyager Class ships Mariner of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas are also packed with entertainment and activities for guests of all ages, such as the Royal Promenade, ice skating rink, full-sized sports court and DreamWorks Entertainment. In addition, Voyager of the Seas comes with the FlowRider surf simulator.


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Once carrying designer breeds on sale for thousands of dollars, a local pet store has been adopting dogs from the Riverside County Shelter since June, making it one of the first in the Los Angeles area to implement a humane model.
With shelters in the area experiencing overcrowding and rising euthanasia rates, Pet Rush owner Rene Karapedian set out to alleviate the situation by helping dogs that would have otherwise been put down. Karapedian put the plan into action after a volunteer from nonprofit animal welfare group Best Friends Animal Society alerted him that his dogs were most likely coming from puppy mills.
Dogs found in puppy mills are often kept in cages for years, repeatedly bred for maximized profit and suffer from health and social problems.


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- ArSHA will support continuing education opportunities in the State of Arizona only.
- Craven Management Associates will act as the Continuing Education Administrator, providing services to process events. The Chair of the Professional Development Committee will act as the Continuing Education Consultant, providing oversight to the cooperative offering.
- The ArSHA CE Consultant will follow the policies and procedures outlined by ASHA and found on these pages: http://www.asha.org/ce/for-providers/admin/.
- All cooperative offerings will follow the Cooperative Course Policy and Cooperative Course Agreement (Appendix A-B).
- For ArSHA to support a Cooperative Offering that is an Independent Study or Study Group, 50% or more of the participants must be members of ArSHA.
- Third party organizations participating in the cooperative offering will cover all costs incurred. In addition and when appropriate, the third party vendor will provide 2 registrations to their educational event at no cost for ArSHA to use in member retention activities.


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Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the parsley, lemon zest and juice, chile pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat.
Place the oysters on the hot grill until they pop, about 2 minutes. Carefully remove the top shells (BBQ gloves make this much easier; a thick kitchen towel is a good substitute). Spoon some sauce over top of each oyster and serve.


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A new electric concept vehicle puts race cars to shame. Spain's Tecnalia Technological Corporation recently unveiled the Dynacar, an electric car than can go from zero to 87 miles per hour in a mere 10 seconds. The car made its first appearance last week at Madrid's International Eco Friendly Vehicle & Sustainable Mobility Show.
The car certainly looks impressive, too: The two-seater vehicle resembles a cross between a sports car and the Batmobile. Dynacar can reach a peak power of 100 kilowatts, which is powered by a magnet synchronous electric motor. It's energy storage capacity is 15 kilowatt-hours, and the vehicle weighs about 1,540 pounds.
The car displayed at the Madrid auto show was completely electric, but designers say they may implement range-extending technologies in future iterations of the Dynacar. For example, engineers may include a battery or a small internal combustion engine to supply extra power in the event that the car's electric motor runs out of juice.
Designers plan to make the concept car road-ready in the future, but Dynacar's real purpose in life is to serve as a research model. Tecnalia Technological Corporation aims to make a series of high-performance electric and hybrid vehicles. Dynacar will serve as a research tool to discover what works, what doesn't and what technological aspects need further optimizing. But no matter how long it takes, we look forward to the day when drivers can cruise around in Batmobile-like, clean vehicles.
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Lufthansa wins Saudi Arabian deal
Lufthansa Systems will provide Saudi Arabian Airlines, the largest carrier in the Middle East, with a new IT system for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO). Following its restructuring into nine independent subsidiaries, the airline is implementing a group-wide business process platform to guarantee efficient processes. As part of a consortium of leading IT providers, Lufthansa Systems will optimize the carrier's aircraft maintenance processes with its proven MRO solution. Partners in the consortium include SAP, InfoTrust and Atos/Hewlett-Packard.
The SAP Enterprise Resource Planning platform (SAP ERP) will be the foundation of this new IT landscape. Since the MRO application from Lufthansa Systems is based on this platform, it is an ideal component of the overall solution. Lufthansa Systems also has extensive experience with implementing MRO solutions, and its MRO application is already being used by leading international airlines.
"We are pleased that this important customer has placed its trust in us. Our products and solutions have proven themselves with renowned airlines throughout the region. Now Saudi Arabian Airlines will benefit from the increased efficiency and optimized processes offered by our MRO solution," said Matthias van Leeuwen, Senior Vice President Sales EMEA South at Lufthansa Systems.
The MRO solution helps airlines optimize their aircraft maintenance and repair processes. An efficient rotation planning system calculates the best time to take an aircraft out of service for maintenance. All maintenance activities and findings are documented in detail so that any necessary repairs can be carried out promptly. The system also provides a complete overview of current maintenance events and any steps which still need to be taken, and it shows when an aircraft can be put back into service based on its current maintenance status. This important data enables airlines to plan and carry out maintenance quickly, efficiently and without delay, allowing them to save money while maintaining complete control over all planned maintenance activities and deadlines.


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I think there might be a few spots still open for my cooking class this Thursday, March 5th! It's only $35 which includes an amuse + 4 courses and wine (more info)!
on the Menu:
Risotto Fritters
White Bean & Andouille Soup
Arugula, celery root, and proscuitto salad
Simple Risotto
Flourless Chocolate Cake
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If ever another b-word vied for dominance in my current vocabulary over the name of a certain artist, "bodies" is currently putting up a good fight.
As mentioned previously, I'm involved in organising a postgraduate symposium called "Untouchable Bodies?" which will explore how interact with bodies (in various senses) and the social, political, ethical, religious and other constraints and concerns which influence these encounters. The event is on Friday (at the wonderful John Rylands Library), so we've been finalising details like how to structure the discussions around the Special Collections items we're using, as well as more banal logistics like catering (accommodating the various bodily needs/choices of our delegates' diets!).
I'm also involved in Manchester's strand of the Research Councils UK 'Schools and Universities Partnership' as a 'PhD Demonstrator' for the Whitworth Art Gallery. My role is to deliver workshops, together with a science PhD researcher, on "Drawing Anatomy." This will explore anatomy from both scientific and artistic approaches, and will in part be shaped by our own research interests.
As the Whitworth Art Gallery is currently closed, we are using the Manchester Museum as our venue. On Monday, we had a training session to develop the workshop, working with Denise Bowler (Secondary & Post-16 Coordinator at the Whitworth) and artist Sarah Sanders. We had fun trying to identify animals from their skeletons in the museum displays, and tried out various drawing activities. We have a trial session next month to test the workshop in action. Here is a piece of quick collaborative drawing – a monkey by me, to which Denise gave a friend:
Meanwhile, at Manchester Art Gallery, Grayson Perry's tapestries have given way to an exhibition exploring twentieth-century sculpture and last week I spent a morning exploring it as part of a training day for the gallery's volunteer guides (of which I am one). 'Sculptural Forms: A Century of Experiment' explores a broad range of sculptural practices in the twentieth century through three themes: 'The Human Condition,' 'Abstraction' and 'Transformation.'
'The Human Condition' is obviously most pertinent to my interest in bodies. I'll limit myself to mentioning two works here to avoid an overly-long post. The earliest work is the gallery's cast of Rodin's iconic 'The Age of Bronze'; first modelled in 1876, this work sparked controversy when it first appeared for its extremely life-like appearance (people thought that it had been cast from life), not conforming to the formal, idealised types of human figures which had dominated the art of sculpture. Rodin made numerous casts of this work; Manchester Art Gallery's was cast in 1911 and was specially commissioned by the gallery as the first sculptural work in the collection.
Nearby is Eric Gill's 'Sleeping Christ' (c.1924). I'm a bit of a fan of Gill's work (in fact, I recently had an essay published on Gill's Stations of the Cross in Westminster Cathedral published by the Catholic Archives Society) so I was pleased to see this work on show. It also makes an interesting counterpoint to the Rodin for tour purposes – Gill championed 'direct carving' whereby the sculptor responds to the material s/he is working with to 'find' the form of the work within the material rather than first making a model (in clay, for instance) and he did not think much of Rodin. It seemed to go down quite well in my tour today.
Across the river in Salford, on Thursday night I went to the opening of another exhibition 'Encountering Corpses' at Sacred Trinity Church which is part of a project at Manchester Metropolitan University. The exhibition features works by various artists which respond to the theme of death and the body. The launch put me in mind of Blake's poem 'The Little Vagabond' for the church was full of art, poetry, song, wine and spectacular cakes (see below). However, it was so busy that I barely managed to look at the works on display, but will be returning as part of 'Untouchable Bodies?' on Friday.
Finally, in thesis-land, I have been looking at Blake's depictions of the crucifixion and therefore thinking about the ways he depicts Christ's body on the cross and the implications this has for us as members of Christ's corporate "Divine Body" (only accidentally well-timed for Lent). I'll end with one example, Plate 76 of 'Copy E' of Jerusalem from the Yale Center for British Art (where I am excited to be going later this year):
Print made by William Blake, 1757-1827, British, Jerusalem, Plate 76, 1804 to 1820, Relief etching printed in orange with pen and black ink, watercolor, and gold on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection


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What does it mean to be a KidsMatter Primary school?
We know that mental health and wellbeing is very important for children's learning and development. Children who are mentally healthy learn better, benefit from life experiences and have stronger relationships with their families, friends and school staff. KidsMatter Primary helps schools to support children's mental health and wellbeing by bringing together the important people in a child's life: their family, their school and the wider school community. KidsMatter Primary recognises that the members of a child's family are the most important people in their life, so the initiative provides information for families and encourages schools to involve families in planning and activities and provide opportunities for them to get to know each other.
What does KidsMatter Primary look like at school?
The way that KidsMatter Primary works varies from school to school. KidsMatter Primary is not a program that schools work through from beginning to end. It's more about developing a positive school community and culture where support for children's mental health is promoted and the whole school community is involved in planning and strategies to support children's mental health and wellbeing.
As mentioned in the video, schools work through four components on their KidsMatter journey. Each component focuses on a different area that research has shown to be important for children's mental health and wellbeing.
Component 1: Positive school community helps schools to focus on building a positive school community where children, families and school staff feel like they belong, have a voice and can contribute to the school.
Component 2: Social and emotional learning for students focuses on teaching students the social and emotional skills they need to develop friendships with peers and build strong relationships with their families and school staff. Component 2 also focuses on helping children to understand and respond appropriately to their own emotions and those of others.
Component 3: Working with parents and carers focuses on helping families and schools work together to support children's mental health and wellbeing.
Component 4: Helping children with mental health difficulties helps schools to focus on assisting children who are experiencing mental health difficulties and their families.
How does KidsMatter Primary help the whole school community?
It's not just children who benefit from KidsMatter Primary. The whole school community benefits when schools make mental health and wellbeing a priority.
KidsMatter Primary helps families too. KidsMatter Primary schools build positive relationships with families so that they can work together to support children. A KidsMatter Primary school is also a place where families can connect with each other and seek support for their children's mental health and wellbeing.
The KidsMatter journey in a school
One of the first things that a school does when it starts KidsMatter Primary is to put together an Action Team that is responsible for coordinating KidsMatter Primary at the school. The Action Team consists of a diverse group of members of the school community, including families, who are encouraged to contribute to KidsMatter Primary at their school.
The Action Team will guide the school through a review of each of the four components. This involves surveying school staff and families to find out what's most important to them when it comes to supporting children's mental health and wellbeing. This information is then used to develop the school's KidsMatter Primary Action Plan, which includes strategies for sustained improvement over time.
Can I be involved in KidsMatter at my child's school?
Families are an important part of KidsMatter Primary and can be involved in many different ways. For example, planning and participating in school activities and providing valuable information about your child's mental health and wellbeing to school staff. These questions might be useful when talking to your child's school about KidsMatter Primary:
- Where is the school up to in its KidsMatter journey?
- How can I become involved in KidsMatter Primary at the school?
- Is there a parent representative on the Action Team? If so, who are they?
- How will my child be involved in KidsMatter Primary?
- What will KidsMatter Primary look like and how will it work at the school?
- Who can I talk to about my child if I have any concerns about their mental health and wellbeing?
Other resources
KidsMatter has a collection of online resources about children's mental health and wellbeing that parents and carers might find useful, including information about family relationships, children's social and emotional learning, and the importance of belonging.


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