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Mark Stamper · Music Director
Mark Stamper (born in North Carolina, US) comes to WYV with an impressive range of training and experience. As a pianist, conductor and music director he has worked with many big Broadway productions in the United States, and has directed a number of prestigious children's and adult choirs across many genres. These include the Texas Boys' Choir, and the Women's Chorus of Dallas. However, his most recent posts include that of Music Director for the theatre program at Metropolitan State University and Artistic Director of the Northland Chorale and Colorado Repertory Singers. Mark now lives in Wellington with his partner, where he is the Artistic Director/Founder of the professional choir, Inspirare, directs the Wellington College and Queen Margaret College Chorales, and directs two community choirs: SYLO and FilCoro.
Joanne Hodgson · Assistant Music Director
Jo holds Performance Certificates in Voice and Oboe and has taught music to children for nearly 20 years, bringing musical fun to hundreds of pre-schoolers as well as teaching singing to primary and secondary students around the Wellington region. A passion for musical theatre has seen Jo tour New Zealand in Evita, as well as taking on the roles of Grizabella in Cats for Wellington Musical Theatre, Mrs Noah in NZ Opera's production of Britten's Noye's Fludde, and Octavia in Paul Jenden and Gareth Farr's The Nero Show at Circa. As a choral singer, Jo was a foundation member of the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir and has been a member of the New Zealand Youth Choir and Voices New Zealand chamber choir. She currently sings with Nota Bene, Baroque Voices and Inspirare.
Rosemary Russell · Accompanist
Rosemary studied piano with Rae de Lisle and has been an accompanist for a number of choirs including Wellington Youth Choir and Queen Margaret College Chorale. She has taught music for over 25 years in both primary and secondary schools and is currently HOD Music at Sacred Heart College in Lower Hutt. She has worked as a composer/director with children on several recordings and creative projects and some of her compositions are on the SOUNZ website. Rosemary directed the Festival Singers for nine years and currently assists and sings in both the Orpheus Choir and Nota Bene.
Rachael Widrig · Administrator
Rachael brings to WYV her knowledge and experience as a trained teacher, along with her exceptional planning and organisational skills. She has a passion for working in the education sector and enjoys helping young people in their personal growth and educational achievement. In the past she has worked as a tutor and marker at Victoria University of Wellington. Currently, she works at Sacred Heart College as a music administrator and a teaching assistant. Rachael believes music is strongly connected to development and learning and has encouraged her three children to learn musical instruments during their schooling years.
Suzi Fulton · Monday Rehearsal Administrator
Suzi brings her extensive experience in the early childhood sector to this important role.
Judy McKoy · Chair
Judy brings over thirty five years' experience in music education in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors to Wellington Young Voices. She founded and conducted the Mana Junior Choir when her own children were young and wanted to sing. As an HOD, she led the music departments at Aotea College, St Oran's College and at Hutt International Boys' School. She has also been a music advisor in the Wellington region and a lecturer at the Wellington College of Education. She chaired the Porirua Community Arts Council for six years until last year. Judy has been a member of a number of Wellington choirs, and currently sings with Nota Bene chamber choir. Now working as a free-lance researcher, teacher and environmental advocate, she feels privileged to continue her commitment as a founding committee member of WYV.


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Engagement sessions are always the best way to get to know a couple before their big day. We get to explore, laugh and chat in a relaxed environment, all with some stellar Pacific NorthWest backdrops behind us. Nadine and Luke are getting married close to the Canadian border this summer, and they ventured down to the Whidbey Island area for some photos down at Deception Pass. I had such a fabulous time with these two...they had me cracking up and gave me (and PNW newbie) a bucket list of Bellingham trails and parks to explore! Can't wait to keep discovering new spots, AND so looking forward to their big day later this year!
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Happy Friday!!! I'm in such a good mood today for no particular reason. Honestly, I think it's because I'm finally starting to realize the complete woman I'm becoming. By no means am I there yet, like Jay said, "my past ain't pretty!" ( I love On The Run, I actually love everything about Magna Carta) So praise the lawd for the struggle because without it I'd still be a lost soul haha!
Now, I found this amazing $4 lace skirt thrifting, originally the lining went all the way to the bottom. But shit that's no fun, so I upgraded it and shortened the lining. There's something so sexy about lace against bare skin right? Even though it took me longer than I expected to finish it, my sewing is getting much better :)
I'm looking forward to the weekend. I finally have some fun plans! Usually I'm working, being boring, or running around with my son. So it'll be nice to hang and have some me time. What are your weekend plans...


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Find Out About Some Basic Wheel Buying Advice With regards to buying wheels, if you want to make sure that you will be getting your money's worth, it only goes without saying the need for you to follow some of the simple tips and also, to follow some of the advises when it comes to buying the right wheels. For those of you out there who are looking for some other information with regards to the basic tips and practical advices when buying the right wheels, you may check them all online. You need to know that these days, there are now so many websites out there that are advertising tire and rim packages and you may want to give it a try some of the various combinations that can possibly be done from these wheels and tires. You need to know that there are a lot of things that you need to take into consideration when buying wheels such as some tips and advices that are related to it and these are the things that we will be discussing to you through this article. If you happen to purchase the correct size of tires, what you can observe to happen to your vehicle is having the wheels to run perfectly fine, not to mention that this will also prompt the speedometer to show accurate readings. If you want to make sure that you are choosing the right wheels of for your car, you need to become a smart buyer and being a smart buyer also means that you will ideally choose a tire and rim package that is suitable for your car.
On Sales: My Experience Explained
In this modern day and time that we live in, there are now so many websites out there that are advertising all the wheels offering that they have. Yes, it I true that there are now so many options these days that one can choose from however, when choosing what to buy, you still need to make sure that you are selecting the correct size of wheels that will fit in your vehicle.
Getting To The Point – Automobiles
When choosing for a package deal, one good thing that actually comes from it is the fact that they will be the one who will do the installation for you. Purchasing both the wheels and the tires as a package will work out to be a whole lot cheaper compared to buying them individually, plus there also goes the satisfaction of having it done by professionals who will guarantee that the installation of wheels and its alignment is perfect. For more information with regards to the lists of wheels that are being sold in the market, you can actually browse online sites for vehicle accessories as they are also giving ideas about the availability of wheels in the market.


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Rose Lewis, Co-Founder
I look after the investment side of Collider UK, finding incredible angel investors to join our fund, and am also a dedicated coach to our new startups and alumni.
Starting my career in ad sales – the hardest type! – for a US tech media company in the early days of the first digital revolution, I loved watching how tech was changing everything. I then went on to earn my investment stripes from joining the investment teams at 3i and Creative Capital Fund.
I learnt so much along the way from some incredible mentors, but I still felt the best way to learn was to do it myself. So, I co-founded Collider with my two brilliant co-founders with the mission to invest and support great teams in the marketing and adtech space!
Andy Tait, Co-Founder
At Collider, I primarily work with our corporate partners, ensuring their needs are met and objectives achieved, but am also a dedicated coach to our new startups and alumni, helping them go from startup to scaleup.
Before Collider I worked in senior roles at HMV and Virgin Games, and then co-founded an independent video game business which transformed into one of the UK's largest virtual reality technology providers. Here, my primary responsibility was business development licensing content and technology. From this, we took this company through a successful IPO on the main London Stock Exchange where I pitched help to secure £60m of funding.
Ellen Bark-Lindhout,
Co-Founder Amsterdam
I am the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Collider Netherlands.
Having got involved first as an investor in 2016, I saw the opportunity to open up an Amsterdam office thanks to it being such an attractive city for MadTech startups.
With over 20 years of international marketing and innovation experience with leading brands, my last role was as Global Innovation Manager for HEINEKEN.
In this role I built Open Innovation across functions, developing new business opportunities with external parties. I believe that openness and collaboration are key to accelerate innovation, in any field.
David Prais, Co-Founder Non Exec
I co-founded Collider as a way to combine early stage startups, big-brand decision makers and funding sources to bring about success for all parties.
After enjoying a stellar career in the PC industry in the 1990's, I developed my own startup, selling my shares to AOL/Time Warner three years later. Since then, over the last 17 years, I've sat on, or advised, over 200 Boards of Directors.
My enthusiasm for being at the cutting edge of tech has since taken me into the world of cryptocurrency. Currently, I'm chairman, and proudly the oldest man in the room, of Cofound.it, the world's leading training ground for blockchain teams and professionals.


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Trench mouth
Trench mouth is an infection that causes swelling (inflammation) and ulcers in the gums (gingivae). The term trench mouth comes from World War I, when this infection was common among soldiers "in the trenches."
Alternative Names
Vincent's stomatitis; Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Trench mouth is a painful form of gum swelling (gingivitis). The mouth normally contains a balance of different bacteria. Trench mouth occurs when there is too much normal mouth bacteria. The gums become infected and develop painful ulcers. Viruses may be involved in allowing the bacteria to grow too much.
Things that increase your risk of trench mouth include:
- Emotional stress
- Poor oral hygiene
- Poor nutrition
- Smoking
- Throat, tooth, or mouth infections
Trench mouth is rare. When it does occur, it most often affects people ages 15 to 35.
Symptoms of trench mouth often begin suddenly. They include:
- Bad breath
- Crater-like ulcers between the teeth
- Fever
- Foul taste in the mouth
- Gums appear red and swollen
- Grayish film on the gums
- Painful gums
- Severe gum bleeding in response to any pressure or irritation
Exams and Tests
The health care provider will look into your mouth for signs of trench mouth, including:
- Crater-like ulcers filled with plaque and food debris
- Destruction of gum tissue around the teeth
- Inflamed gums
There may be a gray film caused by broken down gum tissue. In some cases, there may be fever and swollen lymph nodes of the head and neck.
Dental x-rays or x-rays of the face may be taken to determine how severe the infection is and how much tissue has been destroyed.
This disease may also be tested for by using a throat swab culture.
The goals of treatment are to cure the infection and relieve symptoms. Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a fever.
Good oral hygiene is vital to the treatment of trench mouth. Brush and floss your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day, or after each meal and at bedtime, if possible.
Salt-water rinses (one half teaspoon or 3 grams of salt in 1 cup or 240 milliliters of water) may soothe sore gums. Hydrogen peroxide, used to rinse the gums, is often recommended to remove dead or dying gum tissue. Chlorhexidine rinse will help with gum inflammation.
Over-the-counter pain relievers may reduce your discomfort. Soothing rinses or coating agents may reduce pain, especially before eating. You may apply lidocaine to your gums for severe pain.
You may be asked to visit a dentist or dental hygienist to have your teeth professionally cleaned and to have the plaque removed, once your gums feel less tender. You may need frequent dental cleaning and examinations until the disorder is cleared.
To prevent the condition from coming back, your provider may give you instructions on how to:
- Maintain good general health, including proper nutrition and exercise
- Maintain good oral hygiene
- Reduce stress
- Stop smoking
Avoid irritants such as smoking and hot or spicy foods.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The infection usually responds to treatment. The disorder can be quite painful until it is treated. If trench mouth is not treated promptly, the infection can spread to the cheeks, lips, or jawbone. It can destroy these tissues.
Possible Complications
Complications of trench mouth include:
- Dehydration
- Loss of teeth
- Pain
- Periodontitis
- Spread of infection
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call the dentist if you have symptoms of trench mouth, or if fever or other new symptoms develop.
Preventive measures include:
- Good general health
- Good nutrition
- Good oral hygiene, including thorough tooth brushing and flossing
- Learning ways to cope with stress
- Regular professional dental cleaning and exams
- Stopping smoking
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Bope ET, Kellerman RD. Diseases of the skin. In: Bope ET, Kellerman RD, eds. Conn's Current Therapy 2016. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 4.
Buttaravoli P, Leffler SM. Gingivitis and acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis: (Trench mouth). In: Buttaravoli P, Leffler SM, eds. Minor Emergencies. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 50.
Chow AW. Infections of the oral cavity, neck, and head. In: Blaser MJ, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Mandell, Douglas and Bennett's Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 65.
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Reviewed By:Michael Kapner, DDS, general and aesthetic dentistry, Norwalk Medical Center, Norwalk, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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There has been a lot of talk about the two empty seats on the judging panel of The X Factor USA since it was revealed that Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul would not be returning for the second season. Many names have been linked to the vacant roles as The X Factor USA judges and it has already been confirmed that Fox will replace the two outgoing women with two incoming women.
The latest person to have been mentioned as a possible judge on season two of The X Factor USA is LeAnn Rimes, who is reportedly very interested in the idea. It is claimed that LeAnn recently met up with The X Factor USA co-producer FremantleMedia North America, to discuss the terms of her joining the reality singing competition.
However, there has been talk of many people before Leann Rimes and none have yet to be confirmed. Some of the names mentioned so far include Mariah Carey, Katy Perry and most recently Britney Spears was said to be interested in joining The X Factor USA for season two. So far though, nobody has been confirmed, so we will just have to wait and see.


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Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Rennes over a move for attacker Ismaila Sarr.
The 21-year-old has been with Rennes since 2017, arriving at Roazhon Park from Metz.
The Senegal international has found the back of the net on 10 occasions in 39 appearances for his French club this season, in addition to contributing 11 assists in all competitions.
According to Goal.com, Arsenal held talks with Rennes over the winger in the aftermath of their Europa League last-16 first leg last week, which the Ligue 1 side won 3-1.
The Gunners recorded a 3-0 victory in the second leg to advance but were said to be impressed with Sarr's performance over both legs of the European tie.
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Parents can enjoy a cup of coffee while students paint beautiful flowers! First we'll sketch out our flowers, then we will use acrylics to paint them in on an 8x10 canvas. Enjoy the HMA artwork on the walls. What mother wouldn't want a painting from their child on Mother's day! Registration deadline- Wed. May 2nd
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text: NEWS Spotify Responds to Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich Critiques 7/15/2013 by Glenn Peoples FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME The Atoms for Peace members have taken to Twitter to criticize the streaming service's business model, pulling three albums. Spotify is spending Monday reacting to comments by producer Nigel Godrich that criticize the subscription service's business model. Godrich's statements have received attention throughout the music press, the British press and the Wall Street Journal.In a series of tweets on Sunday, Godrich's voiced his displeasure with Spotify's payouts for new releases and announced the decision to pull three titles from the service: Thom Yorke's "Eraser," Atoms for Peace's "Amok" and the self-titled album by Godrich's project, "Ultraísta." All three albums are unavailable at Rdio and Deezer as well. However, "Eraser" can still be streamed at Rhapsody and both "Eraser" and "Amok" are available at Google Play Music All Access.Godrich made his comments to attract attention to a business model that "will be extremely valuable" but doesn't adequately pay artist and labels and is "bad for new music."CEO Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) took to Twitter to defend the company's business model. Streaming "is now a very big revenue source" in some markets and shows no evidence of cannibalizing purchases, he wrote.Ek also noted that new releases by Daft Punk and Jay-Z sold well after being available as pre-release streams. (Sales of Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" were undoubtedly helped by the preorders that resulted from its pre-release streaming at iTunes. The album was not made available to Spotify or other subscription services ahead of street date.). He could have also mentioned Mumford and Sons's "Babel," which broke Spotify streaming records while posting the best first-week sales of the year to date.In its public statement, Spotify emphasized its goal of building a service that provides financial support to the music industry. "We've already paid US$500M to rightsholders so far and by the end of 2013 this number will reach US$1bn."The statement continued, saying the company is "100% committed to making Spotify the most artist-friendly music service possible, and are constantly talking to artists and managers about how Spotify can help build their careers."Radiohead singer Thom Yorke (@thomyorke), whose "Eraser" album was produced by Godrich, joined the conversation by saying corporate interests were being put above those of artists. He tweeted that new artists discovered on Spotify will not get paid and shareholders "will shortly be rolling in it," a reference to a future acquisition or public stock offering that could be a financial windfall for Spotify's investors. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME


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While Rose Brand is the "one stop shopping" spot for designers looking for soft goods, the company literally has a "rags to riches" story. When Rose Brand president George Jacobstein joined the company in 1975, it was called Rose Brand Wipers and its specialty was not scrims, LED curtains, or drops, but rather cleaning cloths and rags that were used by machine shops and furniture finishers. "We sold mill ends to lots of different customers; that led to selling muslin and canvas to schools,
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By this point, it's tough to understand why exactly Liara has failed to kill Feron herself. In almost every issue of the series it's revealed that he's been lying about something, yet she continues to work alongside him and is content with simply complaining about how she shouldn't trust him anymore. While Feron's reasoning for secretly working with Cerberus is interesting and adds an extra layer of complexity to the character, his rationale for never telling Liara any of it is baffling. And because of this, Liara then comes off as being too gullible and naïve for not questioning the character more than she actually does. By the end of the issue I still do not believe for a second that Feron meant so much to her that she must seek vengeance against The Shadow Broker. Yet again, the overall lack of character development hindered all the key moments in the issue from being as powerful and meaningful as they were intended to be.
Even though it was too little too late, Feron has yet another moment in this installment that showcases his skills as a smooth-talking informant. The way he initially pits Taz against the Collector works wonderfully and set up the final push in an entertaining fashion. But at this point it becomes evident that writers Mac Walters and John Jackson Miller are trying to wrap everything up as quickly as possible. For all of Feron's talking and deception, it only takes some finger pointing and a haphazard name drop for crap to hit the fan and the climactic scene wraps up quickly and with as few words as possible. The rest of the issue moves along just as fast as loose ends are tied up and the stage is then set for the beginning of Mass Effect 2. I wish less time was spent explaining Feron's status as a triple agent, since these last few scenes would have benefited from having a few extra pages.
While I have my problems with the story, the art by Omar Francia has been very enjoyable. His dynamic and exciting action scenes have served the book well; especially the scenes where Liara uses her biotic abilities and shows off just how deadly she can be. Colorist Michael Atiyek also does a great job of bringing the action scenes to life. This was certainly a case in which the artwork is stronger than the writing.
Fans of the game shouldn't feel guilty for avoiding this series all together. Some interesting tidbits and strong artwork are not enough to overcome the linear and mediocre storyline. Do yourself a favor and spend your money on the new DLC instead; it's sure to be a far more enjoyable experience than this book turned out to be.
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It's that time of year again; time to get out and enjoy what Alberta has to offer. So, before you head out this long weekend – or any time this summer – get the information you need from the Alberta government on fire bans, liquor bans, safe camping, and more.
Go camping
- Find a park, reserve a campsite and check out the special promotions.
- Headed to the backcountry? Know the rules for using Alberta's public land.
- Check for area and trail closures for the Bighorn Backcountry and other areas and the latest trail report
- Be prepared with our checklist for outdoor recreation.
- Know everything about respectful boating? Brush up on boating rules and responsibilities.
Get there safely
- Check road conditions before you leave and get updates from Twitter before the trip back home.
- Construction season is underway. Be aware of emergency and construction workers!
- Planning on enjoying a river or stream? Make sure you check for river and stream advisories. Might as well download the app while you're at it!
Respect the law
- Check for fire bans for your area or provincial park.
- Find the latest information on liquor bans.
- Going fishing? Apply for your licence online or at your nearest retailer.
- Minimize your impact when enjoying motorized and non-motorized vehicles.
- Are you a distracted driver?
- Arrive alive! Don't be an impaired driver or speeder.
- It's the law! Watercraft inspections are mandatory, what does that mean for you?
- Understand the roles of fish and wildlife officers as well as conservation officers.
Prevent wildfires
- Check www.albertafirebans.ca before heading out!
- Don't let your campfire turn into a wildfire.
- Riding off-highway? Prevent vehicle hot spots from sparking a blaze.
- Download ESRD's free Wildfire app for fire information in real time.
- Call 310-FIRE to report a wildfire in the Forest Protection Area.
Be safe around wildlife
- Learn how to be BearSmart and how to use bear spray.
- How to travel in cougar country.
- Keep your distance for safe wildlife viewing.
- See poaching? Report it.
Get Cultured
- Get out and visit some of Alberta's fantastic museums and historical sites.
- Shop local at farmer's markets.
- Explore Alberta's many events, concerts and festivals.
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Small and medium scale companies are continuously growing in India. With a spread of incentives offered by the Authorities, new entrants within the industry are growing and it may possibly easily be noticed that they're doing well. Each enterprise requires funds, be it a small scale business or a big scale enterprise. A regular inflow of funds will assist the business grow and develop by way of infrastructure, working capital necessities or exploring new markets. Whatever be the explanation, small business want funds every so often and Banks as well as monetary establishments purpose to provide the same. The principle of objectivity implies that the accounting knowledge needs to be verifiable and free from any bias. Actually, to generate the reliable accounting data, the basic necessities are neutrality (free from bias) and verifiability. The historic price recorded in the books is on the basis of original documents, which contain the data, which is not affected by the private bias. Due to this fact, the accounting entries are recorded on the objective foundation and is verifiable from the source paperwork. Historic value accounting, therefore, is preferred inspite of its shortcomings as a consequence of objectivity.
Though revenue taxes and lease have elevated as a percentage of revenue, living bills have declined, exhibiting actual progress for Alice in raising her way of life: it now prices her much less of her revenue to sustain herself. Curiosity expense has decreased substantially as a portion of revenue, leading to a internet earnings or private profit that isn't solely larger, however is larger relative to income. Extra of her earnings is revenue, left for different discretionary makes use of.
Income taxes – The footnotes present detailed details about the corporate's present and deferred earnings taxes. The knowledge is damaged down by level – federal, state, local and/or foreign, and the principle gadgets that affect the corporate's effective tax price are described. The audit of a company is primarily a financial audit where the auditor is required to report back to members in relation to the company's financial report, and adequacy of financial and statutory record holding.
About Weblog – Stock Market and Investing Blog of Mebane Faber. He is a frequent speaker and author on funding strategies and has been featured in Barron's, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. Autocorrelation: The correlation of a variable with itself over successive time intervals. If the company is managed by an Administrator the authority have to be signed by the Administrator.
Financial crisis: The worldwide monetary disaster has had an impact on most corporations on this planet right this moment. The rises in prices and shrinking financial institution lending charges have deprived companies of the much needed profits and capital respectively. or perhaps a federal worker, because the recessions wouldn't affect me, because it did the manufacturing unit staff. Do you need any type of mortgage? if sure email us at: [email protected] with the loan quantity and duration.


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By Business Development Manager Zahra Hedges (views author's own)
I'm a big fan of radio. I listen to radio and podcasts more than I watch TV, and I love local radio, having spent much of my teen and student years volunteering at a hospital radio service.
A few months ago I was approached by Simone, presenter of the the Community and Social Enterprise show on Sunny Govan, a community radio station based in the South side of Glasgow but broadcasting to the whole city, and indeed the world via the website.
Simone interviews people from a lot of community groups, charities and social enterprises and she said that time and time again our name was mentioned as being a significant help to their organisations. Obviously, really heartwarming to hear but we both realised that we had the potential to do more and over the past few months we've been working on a few different ideas.
It started with a couple of interviews as part of the Communities show (broadcasts live on a Tuesday lunchtime and repeated in the week) where we covered a whole range of topics including my journey into social enterprise, the support landscape for social enterprises, some of the challenges our clients face and how we can help, and more generally how organisations can become more sustainable.
I have to confess that I didn't tell anyone the first two times I went on the radio. Apart from my mum as she'd still love me regardless!
I had agreed with my manager that I'd be appearing but didn't actually tell her when because I was so concerned that I'd mess up!
The idea of going on the radio can be intimidating - there were many 'risks' running through my mind - What if I dried up? What if I said the wrong thing? What if I ummed and ahed? What if? What if? What if?
But I've always embraced that which makes me uncomfortable and the older I get the more I realise that other people don't pay as much attention to you as you think so I just went for it. And actually, here's the thing. I am a passionate believer in the power of business to do good. I am a proponent of social enterprise and genuinely believe that charities, community groups and social enterprises are making massive difference to our world and should be supported. I also know that my amazing colleagues at CEIS provide fantastic and meaningful support to the third sector and I can talk endlessly about the ways in which we have helped our clients become more sustainable and have more impact.
So as soon as the mic opened, that's what I was thinking about. Simone is an excellent and empathetic host and the time flew by. To anyone interested in promoting their cause via Sunny Govan, I'd say go for it. Your passion for your project is all people are going to hear, and any mistakes you make will really only be obvious to you.
We are now sponsoring Simone's show on Sunny Govan and are looking to offer an Advice Clinic slot where staff and volunteers at charities, community groups and social enterprises will be able to write or phone in with questions or challenges and our advisers will give some hints and tips, so watch this space.
As part of our sponsorship we were invited to pop into the studio to talk more about what we do in the Enterprise and Communities team at CEIS but of course, being me, it veered off into other areas too. Have a listen , and then contact Sunny Govan about perhaps getting involved yourself.
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Our leadership team integrates deep experience in scientific research, drug development, agriculture and capital markets. Our team has significant experience in growing both public and private companies and creating value through innovative intellectual property, novel consumer products and ground-breaking services in the life sciences industry. This unique combination of assets are fundamental to Emerald's emergence as a leading international cannabis firm.
The Emerald Group of Companies are led by accomplished executives, from pharmaceutical R&D, plant genetics and large-scale agriculture to testing, product development, and marketing.
Our directors across the group of companies have deep experience in pharmaceutical business development, academic research, public policy, and life sciences investing.


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Spending the holidays in Hellas? Travel to Greece in December and January provides off-season discounts, light crowds, good air quality in Athens, and rich and moving Christmas pageantry, followed by New Year's celebrations and Epiphany.
Christmas in Greece
The holidays in Greece are special times, beginning with the feast of St. Nikolaos on December 6, when many Greeks exchange gifts.
In comparison with most Western European countries, Greece's celebration is still solemn and moving, a time for faith and family, with blissfully few of the commercial trappings visitors are accustomed to seeing elsewhere, though they are increasing every year. It's a good reason to go now. Without much support from the beleaguered Greek government, celebrations are in the hands of the cities and towns themselves.
In Athens, Syntagma Square will be decorated with ornaments made by schoolchildren with a Christmas "tree" created by art students. Empty shop windows, of which there are, sadly, many more than in the mid-2000s, will serve as temporary art display spaces. Overall, there will be displays and activities in the three main squares of Syntagma, Kotzia, and Klefthmono, at various places in the neighborhoods of Athens, and at cultural centers.
Up in Florina, December 23 and 24 see a traditional holiday Bonfire Festival held at Agios Panteleimonas, near Amynteo. Remember that weather may be a factor in travel. Florina is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Thessaloniki.
On New Year's Eve, look for a free city-sponsored concert and fireworks.
Many businesses, sites, and museums will close irregularly through the holiday season. Officially, the actual dates of December 25 to 26 and January 1 are the only ones supposed to be affected - but please check before making final plans.
There will usually be a small travel crunch just before Christmas and just after January 1 and again after January 6, as some Greeks go home for the holidays and then return to Athens. This year, due to the financial crisis, Greeks may not be traveling quite as much for the holidays, so the more casual visitor will probably find space on planes and ferries.
December Quick Look
- Mainland Weather: Cold, rain, snow in the mountains, some fair days
- Island Weather: Cold and windy (though often sunny larger islands such as Crete and Rhodes and the west coast Ionians fare best)
- Prices: Low
- Events: Athens arts events. Feast of St. Nicholas on Dec. 6th. New Year's Day and Epiphany bring light to January.
- Facilities: The smaller Cycladic islands, more remote islands, and many others are virtually closed, with few hotels and restaurants remaining open and infrequent ferry service that makes island-hopping difficult. Travel between isles is limited. But in the mountains, depending on the snow situation, the ski season usually begins, and you can take a peek through many winter resort webcams in Greece.
January Quick Look
- Mainland Weather: Cold and wet; snow in the mountains.
- Island/Coastal Weather: Cold, wet (sometimes even snowy), and windy. Sunny, pleasant days are usually very limited.
- Prices: Low
- Events: Many events, mainly aimed at Greek aficionados of the arts. There are New Year's celebrations, then Epiphany on Jan 6th. Plays, concerts, etc. are on in Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as many other locations.
- Facilities: Hotels and restaurants on many islands will be closed. The ski season is in full swing, though bad weather may interfere. Port visits by tender from cruise ships may be canceled due to rough water.
New Year's Eve is celebrated more and more vigorously in Athens and elsewhere, and larger hotels usually host a party. On the island of Chios, ship models are created and carried around by groups of fishermen singing songs. January First is the Feast of St. Basil when many Greeks practice the old custom of slicing a piece of the Vassilopita (Basil Cake) in hopes of finding a lucky coin concealed by the baker. Though St. Nikolaos may seem to be a more obvious inspiration for Santa Claus, it's St.
Basil who visits with gifts on this day. Playing cards on a table covered with lucky green felt are also supposed to assure abundance the whole year through.
Epiphany celebrations in towns by the sea or by rivers will include the local priest throwing a cross into the waters, where it is retrieved by intrepid young men who dive for it in the frigid waters, a blessing of the waters which dates back to ancient times. As the day of the baptism of Jesus, many Greek Orthodox families arrange children's baptisms for this day. If you're in the Athens area, Piraeus has a particularly lavish ceremony.
On January 8th, a few remote villages practice role-reversal, with the women pursuing male activities (mainly consisting of drinking coffee at the kafeneions and playing cards) while the men attempt to fulfill the women's roles at home. An evening celebration follows as things return to "normal" for another year - and possibly some new understanding lingers, at least for a few months!


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Credit Card Lending Rises Again: Top Tips to Reduce Credit Card Interest Charges
On 1 March 2018, the Bank of England released data that credit card lending (seasonally adjusted) to individuals rose to £70.35 billion in January 2018 from £70.276 billion in December 2017, a rise of 0.1% for the month.
In the face of rising credit card levels, it helps to know how to keep interest charges to a minimum. Here are our top 4 tips.
1. Follow the Rules
If purchases were made on a 0% interest card, be absolutely sure to pay on time every month, pay at least the minimum amount due and stay within your credit limit. Failure to do so usually means the 0% promotional period is brought to an early end – and you'll start incurring interest charges at your card's standard interest rate (typically 18.9% or more) going forward. (The same also applies to balance transfers on 0% credit cards.)
2. Pay as Much as You Can
Whatever the interest rate, make your monthly payments as large as possible. Paying at least the minimum amount due is certainly critical to keep promotional periods and avoid charges and being reported to the credit agencies. However, those paying only the minimum amount each month will typically pay interest charges amounting to 1.5X to 3X their original debt (depending largely on the interest rate and the minimum payment floor), as you can see in the following chart.
Most people aren't aware of the minimum payment floor on their credit card, but it's really important—especially if you only pay the minimum each month. The "floor" is the absolute minimum you'll pay each month. It comes into effect towards the end of debt repayment, when your balance is lower. Once your amount due according to usual minimum calculations falls below the "floor", it kicks in.
Basically, a higher floor means you'll pay back the remaining balance sooner (more towards the debt/less towards interest); a lower floor means a longer time to pay back your debt and more interest charges along the way. For more information on the impact of the minimum payment floor, you can read our article on how a low floor can cost cardholders hundreds of pounds.
By making monthly payments larger than the minimum amount due, cardholders can pay much less in interest charges over time. Why? The extra you pay each month goes wholly to reduce your debt (not towards interest), enabling you to reduce the outstanding debt sooner.
3. Pay Off Debt within Promotional Periods
In fact, those with a 0% card should try to pay back their full balances before the 0% promotional period ends, thereby eliminating interest charges altogether.
4. Switch to a Balance Transfer card
Those with an interest-bearing card may have the possibility of moving the balance to a 0% balance transfer card. Remember, a new credit card application will leave a mark on credit record. And be sure to follow the advice from Top Tip 1!


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Fran and George had a stunning outdoor ceremony at the Two Woods Estate in West Sussex. The day was filled with personal, creative touches and featured beautiful photography from PJ Phillips Photography. The flowers had a wild edge using a mixed colour palette of whites, peaches, greys and hints of plum. Using blooms including Protea, Scabiosa and Cafe Au Lait Dahlia to create a seriously gorgeous ceremony scene.Read More


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Senators say Mattis, Tillerson open to updating president's war powers
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson are "very open" to updating the president's war powers that have been in place and unchanged since after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, after a number of senators met with the two top Trump cabinet members on the topic Wednesday.
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, said Tillerson and Mattis are open to eliminating the current Authorization of Use of Military Force (AUMF), if a replacement is ready. Congress passed the AUMF in 2001 to give the president broad authority to retaliate against anyone who contributed to the terrorist attacks, but the AUMF has continued to justify military intervention abroad for more than 15 years.
"I'm confident that they'll work with us," Corker said of Tillerson and Mattis.
Sens. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, and Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, are spearheading a bipartisan push to update the president's war powers and require congressional approval before the president can take military action. Kaine also told reporters after meeting with Tillerson and Mattis that the two seem open to changing the AUMF, not because they believe they need to legally to intervene abroad, but because they think it would be good to have Congress' support.
Earlier Wednesday, the State Department issued a statement to Corker saying the current AUMF is sufficient.
"The United States has sufficient legal authority to prosecute the campaign against al-Qa'ida and associated forces, including against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)," the State Department said in a letter to Corker. "This legal authority includes the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) which authorizes the use of military force against these groups. Accordingly, the administration is not seeking revisions to the 2001 AUMF or additional authorizations to use force."
Democrats in particular -- and some Republicans as well -- are arguing that Congress never intended the AUMF, passed in the urgent days after Sept. 11, 2001, to authorize the president's authority the way it is used today, and Congress should have approval before military intervention abroad.
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, said he was in Congress when it passed the 2001 authorization, said it was never intended to be used to fight ISIS, and told reporters it's important for Congress to pass a different resolution on how to deal with ISIS so it isn't an "open-ended" issue.
Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, took to Twitter to offer a similar sentiment.
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, introduced a proposal in June to repeal the 2001 AUMF, and the proposal passed the House Appropriations Committee. But the proposal went nowhere, and Lee accused House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, of quietly killing the legislation.


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Top 10 Things About SC Comicon 2015
SC Comicon is March 21 and 22 and we couldn't be more excited! Tickets are only $10 a day or $15 for both days! Plus, kids 12 and under get in free! SC Comicon is a family-friendly convention that is affordable enough to bring the whole family! Here are a few of the highlights to be experienced this weekend, in no particular order!
This year will be the first Drink and Draw at SC Comicon. The event is in honor of our friend and comic-creator Jeremy Dale who passed away last November. 100% of the proceeds raised from the sale of art will go to charity. Half of the money will go to Team Cul de Sac who raises money for Parkinson's research and the other half will go to Hero Initiative who assists comic creators in need. The Drink and Draw will be at Quest Brewing Co. from 7 pm to 11 pm. At a Drink and Draw attendees of any artistic background can pick up coasters and paper and draw, paint, or sketch. They then donate their creation and the piece is sold that night directly to the attendees. It is a great way to draw, watch people draw, or buy art in a relaxed fun environment all while supporting two great causes! As an added treat Marco's Pizza will be set up selling pizza by the slice! And Chocolate Moose will be there selling sweets! For more information about the event click here. To join the event on Facebook click here.
2) Film Fest
This is also the first year of our Film Festival! In conjunction with The Film House we will be showing short and feature-length films from guests and local filmmakers. This is a great opportunity to relax and catch a cool flick during the convention. It is a fun way to showcase area talent and we are excited about this event! During the Film Fest you can watch The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra by Larry Blamire, Bee Sting By William Grammer (adapted from the comic by Matthew D. Smith and Jeremy Massie), Desdemona 6 by Johnny Priest, and more! For the full schedule click here! There will also be panels featuring the filmmakers so you will get a chance to find out more about how they made their films!
3) Media and Cosplay Guests
We have some fantastic guests this year! John Wesley Shipp, the Flash from the 1990s tv show and the Flash's dad on the new tv show, will be attending. His signature and photo rates are really reasonable. It is $35 for both a picture and an autograph! We also have four zombies, Tony Gowell, Chris Harrelson, Alex Wayne, and Ashton Woolen, from The Walking Dead tv show! They are going to be on a panel on Saturday answering all of your burning questions about what it takes to be a zombie. We also have Miracole and Chris Burns! Chris is currently working on Avengers Assemble. And Miracole is a costumer for the new Powers tv show. Callie Cosplay will also be in attendance. We are thrilled to have her back this year! New this year is Toni Darling. You may recognize her as Thor from our tv commercials with the Reel Guys. There are more media and cosplay guests and you can view that full list here.
4) Artists and Writers
So many guests! The last surviving artist to draw Captain America in the 1940s, Allen Bellman, will be at the con. Robert Venditti and Van Jensen are back! Rico Renzi who is the colorist on some of the hottest books on the shelves will be there. Dave Dorman, well known for his Star Wars covers, will be set up. We have a huge presence of creators who work on all-ages comics, like Andy Runton, Joey Ellis, Joey Weiser, Chris Schweizer, Tracy Yardley, and Jason Horn, just to name a few. We also have Chris Brunner, Georges Jeanty, Meghan Hetrick, Tommy Lee Edwards, Sanford Greene, and the list goes on and on and on. There is no way I can list all of the fantastic artists and writers who will be at the con here. There are a ton of returning guests and a ton of new guests. There are art styles for every taste! For the full list you can click here.
All of us at the store are huge Valiant fans and we are super excited that Valiant is going to have such a huge presence at the show! We will have an exclusive print of the cover of X-O Manowar #34 available at the show. The art is done by SC Comicon guests Lewis LaRosa and Brian Reber so you can get the print and get it signed by them while you are there! Also, the official convention t-shirt features a cast of Valiant characters! And if that weren't enough, if you donate blood with the Blood Connection at the show there will be a special Bloodshot shirt that they will be giving out!
6) Vendors
We have increased the number of vendors from last year. Be sure to have your want lists ready so you can find those comics missing from your collection. And I'm sure you will even find a few new comics or new series that you didn't even know about! If your comic collection is complete you can find some toys or action figures. If you have all the toys you need you will be sure to find some geek apparel to keep you dressed in style. The vendors will be selling a huge array of products, from sweets to shirts to comics to toys to games to art to crafts; we truly have something for everyone! To check out the full vendor list click here!
7) Gaming
There will be tournaments and demos all weekend long! We will have Star Wars X-Wing demos so you can learn how to play this super, fun game! Just ask the staff at the gaming area and they will be able to tell you more about when the demos are scheduled. We will be having a two-day Warhammer 40K tournament. If you are interested you will need to buy an additional ticket to be able to participate. You can find that ticket here. The same goes for the Warmachine and Hordes Mace Qualifier. We will be having Munchkin tournaments all weekend long that are free to enter. And the fine folks at Boardwalk will be organizing a Magic the Gathering tournament that is also free to play. There will be plenty of games to watch or participate in for every level of gamer.
8) Cosplay Contest
Our cosplay contest was such a hit last year that we have expanded the space for it. We have a stage and seating specifically for the cosplay contest and we made sure there will be room for everyone! This year's categories are: Children (12 and under), Intermediate (if you have hand-made 50% or less of your costume, or this is your first ever competition entry), Advanced (if you have handmade 50% or more of your costume), and Group (2 or more entrants). The prizes for the winners include gift certificates to Borderlands Comics and Games. Additionally, Vier Madchen will award prizes to the best female cosplayer. For more information, and the entry form, click here.
9) Panels
We have panels and workshops going on all weekend! There will be a Spotlight on Allen Bellman where Bellman will discuss his career in comics. There will also be a Spotlight on John Wesley Shipp where he will talk about what his career in acting is like. There will be panels on how to break into comics, how to take your idea and turn it into a comic, and other panels on comic art. Plus, we will have a cosplay panel and a board game panel. For the full panel listings and descriptions click here.
10) Art of Akira
We are thrilled to have a small piece of Joe Peacock's Art of Akira collection here at SC Comicon. Peacock will be showcasing a portion of his massive Akira art collection. He will also be hosting tours of the collection. He will walk you through the pieces he brought and let you know more about them and why he chose to bring them with him to display. This is a not-to-miss experience! For more information about the tours click here. For more information about the exhibit click here.
There are a few events we here at Borderlands really look forward to every year one of which is Heroes Con, put on by our friends at Heroes Aren't Hard to Find. While we love every convention we get to set up at, there is something very special about this convention that Tony Shasteen described perfectly when he said, "Heroes is like a family reunion." We couldn't agree more–except we spend a little more money than we ever would at an actual family reunion.


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Health Care – SaiDham Foundation
India has the highest malnourished population in the world. 46% of children under the age of three are malnourished and nearly half of infant deaths are related to malnutrition. Approximately 25% of global maternal deaths occur in India. It is evident that there are fundamental health issues that need to be urgently addressed, especially among rural communities where quality and accessibility of medical infrastructure is very limited.
Health is Central/State Governments subject, the Govts. have miserably failed in this directions. Many speciality hospitals have come up in India but these all are out of common men's reach. At SaiDham Foundation, we want to ensure universal access to public and private health care services for its rural communities through cheaper system of Homeopathy.
Creating an ecosystem for rural health with a special focus on diseases impacting about 1000 patients per day. A special focus is on eye care, maternal and childcare, as well as nutrition including anti-anaemia, de-
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Every individual should be empowered to live a healthy and productive life.
Empowered communities for sustainable change through our highly trained cadre of SaiDham Foundation health workers. We link our SRMs and communities to government and private health facilities as well as other NGOs and charitable hospitals.


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What does a cross-training day look like during marathon training?/
So far I've talked about what a rest day looks like for me during this marathon training cycle and also my pre and post long run routine looks like. Today I wanted to give you a peek inside what a cross-training day looks like for me. For me, my cross-training day is on a Monday so I start out my week with it!
I recently switched out my cross-training from just doing strength training (either weights or bodyweight workouts) and the elliptical to switching out the elliptical for a spin class. This makes it a longer day but I'm loving the change! But we've got a while to go in my day before we get to my workout.
Like on my rest day, I start my day at 4:30 a.m. Luckily I've been sleeping through the night without waking up (probably because I'm coming down with a cold and have been taking cold medicine at night) and I wake up feeling so refreshed.
My morning routine is pretty much the same as on my rest day:
Meditate using the Calm app for five minutes
Take Vinnie out
Drink 20oz of water, pack lunch and eat breakfast (berry and peanut butter oatmeal this morning!)
Get dressed
Take Vinnie a long walk
Get Vinnie kenneled up and head to work
It's a pretty packed 2 hours but I'm so used to it that it doesn't feel that busy!
Onto work! Usually Mondays are pretty easy at work but once a month I have meetings in the morning. And of course it was today. So I spent over two hours in meetings and ate lunch at my desk while I worked a little bit more. I know it probably isn't the best to eat at my desk but there's isn't really a "lunch area" in my building and eating while doing some work frees up break time for something else.
Today, that something else was getting in a walk and also doing some work on the blog. Sometimes I'll use my lunch break to knit (and once it's nicer I can sit outside and knit) but since I was going to spin class I wanted to make sure I still hit my step goal. I work in a pretty residential area so it's easy to get out for a walk. Of course, now I have to be aware because the turkeys are out and about and they have no fear of humans.
Once I got back to work, I finished up what I wanted to do for the day (and had a pre-workout RX bar) and then headed out to the gym at 4 p.m. I haven't gone to LA Fitness in forever on a Monday after work so I wasn't sure how busy the weights area would be. Luckily, it wasn't too packed so I was able to find a spot to do my strength training workout. All the 15 lb weights were taken so I ended up grabbing 10 and 20 lbs instead.
I did a brand new workout on the NTC app called Wipeout 2.0. It was tough and got my heart rate up (next time I'll wear my heart rate monitor). I was sweating pretty good by the end so I was glad i had some time to cool down on the elliptical before spin class.
One thing I really like about this spin class is that it's not super high intensity class like some other ones I have taken. So it's the perfect addition to my cross-training because it's a way to mix up my cardio without wearing myself out too much. Of course, I haven't been trying too hard to get my heart rate up during class since I'm doing so much running and want to use it as a lower-intensity activity. Still, Ibetween weights and spin class I was happy to have some Nuun on hand to hydrate!
I finally got home at 7 p.m.to a very happy Vinnie. Mike is done with bowling so he took care of Vinnie so I could take the spin class but I got pounced on when I opened the door. I made a tropical fruit protein smoothie for dinner (it was so late that I didn't feel like eating much but I knew I had to get something in) and got ready for bed. I was going to work on the blog some more but when I sat down I was so tired that I decided to knit and watch the Twins game with Mike instead.
Vinnie and I ended up going to bed at 9 p.m. while Mike watched more of the game. I put on a podcast to fall asleep too (Stuff You Missed in History Class Saturday re-run) and Mike apparently came in before the sleep timer was done. I don't even remember him coming in but apparently I was grumpy about him taking up space in my bed.


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By Azernews
By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijan has long been known for its breathtaking scenery, delicious cuisine, and the majestic beauty of the Caspian Sea.
The best way for visitors, who are seeking an authentic experience, getting to know the locals and enjoying the awe-inspiring nature that the country is known for, should seek out the tiny villages, nestled high in the mountains, and its picturesque valleys.
The valleys of the country create a whimsical sight for visitors. They are so colorful that definitely are must-see for every photographer. As if someone had spilled paint instead of planting flowers, these fields seem like a color palette.
So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to the Land of Fire!
Shah Yaylag
The valley 'Shah Yaylag' is located close to the Khinalig village, located 2,000 meters above the sea level.
Khinalig is famous for its unique language, peculiar customs and traditions. The wonderful village, nestled in the mountains strikes with its unique architecture.
The picturesque village, included into UNESCO's List of World Heritage is often called the museum under the open sky.
Shahnabat Yaylag
The Shahnabat valley is near the Laza settlement, on the northeast spurs of the Main Caucasian Ridge, at bottom of a high mountainous plateau "Shah Yaylag". Lovers of horseback riding will enjoy a horseback riding tour here.
Several waterfalls are visible on the road from Gusar town to the Laza village full with trees and rocky slopes.
Khan Yaylag
The valley Khan Yaylag is inhabited during the summer months. In the ancient times, the khan (ruler) of Sheki region together with his family and servants was resting here.
Ivanovka Yaylag
The Ismayilli region is home to the most picturesque valley of the country- Ivanovka Yaylag. The valley lies between the Goychay-Davabatan rivers, some 500- 800 meters above sea level.
With over 3,000 inhabitants, the Ivanovka village is situated 200 kilometers away from the capital city in the northern Ismayilli region. Being dispossessed from their homeland, the hardworking Molokans did not lose courage and quickly got accustomed to their new location.
Khoshbulag Yaylag
Dashkesan region is famous for its favorable nature. The Khoshbulag valley, is visited by many people suffering from asthma and bronchitis. They say the climate here has a beneficial effect on such patients. There are about 50 springs in Khoshbulag.


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I should have better things to do, but I'm watching the Tonys. I caught the lead-up, but I have to wait for the rest because I'm on PDT tape delay. Bother.
Spring Awakening and Coast of Utopia took home the greatest amount of Tonys for musical and play, respectively. The show took a risk this year by having no host, but the only thing that could have made it better is Hugh Jackman. I love that guy. I also love the cast of Spring Awakening. They're a huge inspiration, and they deserved all the accolades they received. They probably deserved even more, too, particularly because theirs is a group effort with an amazing ensemble. This only solidifies my desire/need to go to NYC, stat.
First, however, I need to finish this paper that plagues me so. See what I mean about the doom?


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I hope that you all are having a great and wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. How about a little Black Friday promotion, to earn some Free Stuff, YAY!!
I know that you all know that sending handmade cards gives joy and brightens that person's day when they get a card in the mail. I am also so glad that you love Stampin' Up! as much as I do and for enjoying the art of paper crafting.
I know that everyone loves a deal on Black Friday and I am no exception to that. So I wanted to share with you my Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday Deal with you. With the deals going on with the Online Extravaganza Sale and the last Flash Sale on Monday this is a perfect time to add to your savings with a little free stuff.


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Jeremy Koven
Jeremy is the CPO at Needls, a pioneer in delivering AI-driven performance marketing for small business owners.
Jeremy has spent the past 15 years developing dynamic websites and mobile applications.
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As the world becomes more competitive, people, organizations, companies, and countries become more interconnected than ever. Economies battle to gain a bigger share of investments, tourism, consumers, trade, and power. A country cannot leave its reputation to chance. It must endeavor to develop itself into a country brand. Because when all else is equal, a strong country brand makes the difference.
The Philippines must be able to identify its key competitive advantage and leverage on it. What differentiates it from the rest of the world? How does it want to be known? What does it hope to be associated with? What would make its endeavors recognizable and appreciated?
The answer to these is a positive and compelling brand image for the Philippines, a country brand that works like a magnet which aligns various messages that every city or region sends out into the world (Simon Anholt, 2005). The key is coherence. Messages have to be inter-related, aligned and supportive of the mother brand.
Unfortunately, some recent initiatives of the Philippines in promoting itself for investments or tourism have failed to recognize the critical need for alignment and consistency. Observers remarked how members of Philippine contingent during international conventions or exhibits develop information materials and design booths as if they are from separate countries. At home, no common design element and message is present in government agency websites or in the multitude of brochures were printed about the Philippines.
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The "Pilipinas Kay Ganda" Embarrassment and Pinoy Culture: A Case of a Product-less Brand
Measures to encourage fundamental cultural change must be developed: ideas that require individual and national self-reliance, accountability, and long-term considerations of actions and consequences – in short, things that advanced societies can do as a matter of course and that primitive societies must learn.
By addressing the fundamental character aspects of culture in this practical way, the more easily-understood symbolic aspects can be addressed more directly. Thus, a tiny tarsier and smiling coconut tree would actually mean something positive, rather than simply being visual cues for the pwede na yan approach – a cultural trait that is probably not particularly helpful in tourism marketing. Culture, the definition of a nation or a people, is essential to society, but cannot be fabricated and only reveals itself in the long-term through results. The results the Philippines have achieved to this point speak for themselves, and speak volumes for the culture. As spectacularly as "Pilipinas Kay Ganda" failed to impress, it is really no better or worse than any other slogan that might replace it – not so long as the slogan is advertising vaporware on a national scale.
The Philippines' Vital Few initiatives
Population and environmental impact
Every new Filipino person born will require space, food, fuel, and public funds to develop into a productive citizen. He or she will also require parents -- a resource essential to upbringing that is in short supply as well as employment overseas -- and absentee parenting -- is becoming more of a rule than an exception in our capital-deficited society.
We consume and depend on consumption to sustain the economy, yet our ability to produce and create is being atrophied by easy access to imported trinkets, imported food, and even imported capital. Increasing consumption without a commensurate increase in domestic capacity to both produce and create capital is a slow and imperceptible gradual imprisonment within a complex of dependency and a progressive erosion of self-sufficiency, independence, and reduction of ability to be on top of our future.
Poverty in light of this barreling down the slippery slope of wanton reproduction, consumption, and mounting neediness is therefore a simple issue that can be summed up in one little sentence fragment:
Law and order
Criminal elements can smell a weak and inept law enforcement capability and will. Gross loss of confidence in the police, perception of weakness, in-fighting, and lack of sense of purpose within the Government, and a President who seems more interested in sowing his oats than running the country, is emboldening criminals.
As such, we can now see the ripples of the degeneracy of our politics in the marked and renewed brazenness of elements engaged in banditry and thievery. All seemed to have come in the wake of the last six months' spectacular unravelling of the quality of the police, the impotence of the justice system, and the continued abuse of the powers of the Executive branch to grant clemency or amnesty for political ends.
Constitutional Reform
The overarching mission in the Philippines (as it has been for the last 50 years) is invigoration of the economy and reduction of poverty. Constitutional reform (as it is being pursued in its renewed form today) is a component initiative of that mission. The context therefore remains the mission and the component initiatives (one of which is Constitutional Reform) should be defined within that context.


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Vin Scully makes everything better, but can he improve one of the greatest scenes in baseball film history?
Scully, the longtime voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently recited the famous "people will come" speech from the baseball classic "Field of Dreams" for a video on MLB.com.
In the video, Scully recites the speech over classic baseball highlights from over the years, taking the place of James Earl Jones, who originally delivered the monologue in the movie.
As is the case any time Scully talks, it's awesome.
Pretty cool stuff, sure, but is it better than Jones' version from the movie? We'll let you be the judge.
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Fresh is always better? Think again! + Green Detox Soup Recipe
As a nutrition coach, I am always trying to get my clients to eat more vegetables. My general approach is to teach them to 'crowd out' the junk by adding in lots of nutrient-dense foods, especially veggies. One of the common hurdles that my clients face on the road to more plant-based diet is that fresh produce often entails a lot of prep work (washing, peeling, chopping) and that takes time. Time that most people don't have! So what do I tell them?? Eat frozen veggies. When that comes out of my mouth, a tiny part of me cringes a little because, in my mind, frozen food has a bit of a stigma and 'fresh is always better.' Not to mention, few things in life make me happier than coming home from the farmers market / grocery store and stocking my shelves and fridge with heaps of fresh fruits and veggies, and I want my clients to share in a similar - but probably not quite so enthusiastic - joy :). BUT no one can deny the convenience of frozen veggies! I would much prefer they eat exclusively frozen produce than have them put cooking/eating vegetables into the "too hard basket" in view of the time factor. That said, I decided to investigate this frozen produce stigma and do a little bit of research on the nutritional value of fresh versus frozen vegetables. Right off the bat, I was pleasantly surprised. The science gave me the humbling I needed to shut down my instinctive cringe-response when I promote frozen produce to my clients.
So, here's what I gathered...
Fresh vegetables are brimming with nourishing goodness when they are fresh picked from organic, nutrient-rich soil. If you have your own garden and grow your own veggies, more power to ya baby - we're all jealous! Unfortunately most of us city folk don't have that kind of luxury and rely almost exclusively on the nearest grocery store. With our modern world and global economy, the produce aisles of the grocery store are stocked with fruits and vegetables from Vietnam, Costa Rica, New Zealand, etc. On the one hand, this is cool because we get lots of variety, but on the other hand, it's not so cool because it means a loss of connection with local and seasonal foods. We don't even need to know what's in season because we can pretty much get any fruit or vegetable any time of year we want it. Many of the vegetables you buy at the grocery store were not grown in your city/state/region/country. They were picked unripe (and consequently less nutritious) and then transported, anywhere from two days to two weeks, before they landed on your supermarket shelves. This long haul from farm to fork exposes the vegetables to heat, light, and oxygen - all of which cause the vitamins and antioxidants to escape from the food into the atmosphere. The unfortunate reality is that these beautiful, fresh, organic veggies are degrading from the moment they are harvested, not only in nutritional value, but also in flavor, texture, color and appearance. Makes ya want to have a farm, or at least a little veggie patch, ey??
Frozen produce is usually frozen almost immediately after being picked, when the vegetables are ripe and at "peak freshness." Just before the vegetables are frozen, they are washed, peeled (if necessary) and blanched, a process which removes any remaining surface dirt, pesticides or bacteria, and destroys enzymes that would degrade nutrients. Blanching also reduces anti-nutritional factors (e.g. phytic acid and tannins) which interfere with absorption of nutrients in green vegetables. This blanching-freezing protocol for frozen veggies has its pros and cons. Blanching causes the vegetables to lose some of their water-soluble vitamins (such as vitamin C and B vitamins) but this process has a protective effect on their nutritional content overall, as the freezing process "locks in" the rest of the micronutrients and antioxidants during the storage period.
Let me lay it out for ya...
Fresh Veggies
Pros: usually higher in B vitamins and vitamin C, maximum nutrients when fresh picked, more variety of vegetables to choose from
Cons: often harvested before full ripeness, sometimes long travel time, vitamin and mineral degradation during storage, take time to prep (wash, chop, or peel), more food waste (a lot of produce gets thrown away due to spoilage)
Frozen Veggies
Pros: frozen at "peak freshness" to preserve micronutrients and antioxidants at time of picking, often more affordable, quick/easy to prepare, minimal food waste
Cons: lose some of their water-soluble vitamins in the blanching process, limited variety of frozen veggies
So what's the verdict?
Unfortunately the answer isn't straightforward. I won't bore you with the nutrient content comparison for each vegetable, but basically the science shows that some individual nutrients are higher in fresh veggies while other nutrients are higher in frozen. For example, frozen spinach contains more fiber, calcium and vitamin E, but less iron and vitamin C than fresh. Hmm...
What can we take away from this?
- The nutrient content of the vegetable really comes down to the quality of the soil, breeding techniques and farming methods much more so than whether it's stored/sold fresh or frozen. Go organic!!
- To get fresh, ripe, local and seasonal veggies, shop at the farmers market! Most farmers pick their veggies the night before the market. Pretty damn fresh!
- Some nutrients stay intact better in fresh veggies, other nutrients are higher when those vegetables are frozen. What really matters is making sure you eat plenty of plant-based food - you can pick whether you buy it fresh or frozen, just get it in ya!
- Aim for 6-8 servings of veggies per day! That usually means eating some at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- To conserve micronutrients, choose cooking methods such as steaming or low-heat sauteeing, over boiling or frying, which will minimize the loss of water-soluble vitamins and antioxidants.
Now that we're all big fans of frozen veggies, here's a kick-ass winter soup that is super quick and easy using a bunch of 'em! I try to keep most of the below green veggies in the freezer at all times so I can easily whip up this soup whenever I am in need of a green injection.
Winter Green Detox Soup
Serves 6
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 white onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 zucchinis (fresh or frozen), sliced
- 2 cups of frozen fine green beans (haricots verts)
- 1.5 cups frozen peas
- 1.5 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, removed from stem and chopped
- salt
- pepper
Warm a large stock pot. Add coconut oil, onion and garlic and fry on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, or until onions have softened. Add zucchini, green beans, broccoli and peas to the pot and cook for several minutes. Add the vegetable stock, salt, mint and thyme. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the soup to a blender or use a stick blend to puree until smooth. Season with freshly cracked pepper and garnish with some pine nuts, if you like. Serve hot, enjoy!
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The 'No' Campaign puts family violence prevention work at risk
The awful consequences of the same-sex marriage survey are pretty obvious
to most Australians, I hope. We did get to see that hilarious photo of Cory
Bernardi, recoiling in fear as he realized he'd wandered into a marriage
equality demonstration at Parliament House. But I think we can agree it hasn't
been worth it.
It hasn't been worth it because of the pain inflicted upon LGBTI Australians.
The pain is palpable. When I looked up at the blue sky in Melbourne the other
week and saw 'Vote No' scrawled across it, it made me sick to my stomach.
Six years ago when I was fourteen and scared senseless about feeling
butterflies when I saw pretty girls, unlike my friends who were majorly
crushing on Zac Efron, those words in the sky would've made me feel
completely worthless.
The huge waste of taxpayer's money is another effect that has us up in arms
about this whole survey business. Just imagine the humungous GAY wedding
I could put on with $122 million. I could wear a dress made out of all the
diamond rings no longer used by the homophobes claiming they would
divorce if same-sex marriage were legalized. Chic.
And if not on one lady's humongous GAY wedding, the government could
spend this money on public benefits like more nurses, more teachers, more
doctors, or more funding for prevention and response initiatives for family
violence. Family violence, which is a far more serious and catastrophic
epidemic in Australia than 'the gays'.
Family violence takes the lives of up to two women per week in Australia. In
fact, 1 in 6 Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence
from a current or former partner since the age of 15. 61% of these women had
children in their care at the time.
If you only looked on Facebook for a couple of seconds two weeks ago you
would have seen the simple words 'Me Too' permeating your newsfeed,
proving gendered and family violence are pervasive in Australia.
This is a preventable epidemic, if society would only address its drivers, as
outlined by an extensive evidence base. These drivers include constructions
of femininity and masculinity, rigid gender roles and stereotypes that support
the ability for men to exercise control over women.
One way we can prevent this? Teaching young people how to talk about
gender. We need to engage with primary and high school aged students so
that they can critically examine gender socialisation and understand the
effects of rigid gender roles, such as their relationship with gender inequality,
discrimination, oppression and violence. There are numerous bodies,
organisations and people committed to making this happen.
But across the last few months, it's been a lot harder. It's a lot harder because
the 'No' campaign has determinedly trashed gender related education with
fervent passion.
You've seen the ads. Worried mothers talking imploringly to their audience
about the evils present in Australian classrooms. Boys being made to wear
dresses, students made to act out same-sex relationships in class, the gender
binary critically examined (Oh My!). Despite the fact that this is evidently
untrue – it has created a stir that has not only made it near impossible for
schools to implement education about same sex attraction and gender
diversity, but has made it much harder for gender to be discussed at all.
And the evidence clearly shows, if we don't, family violence will continue
taking lives. Gender inequality will continue seeing women underrepresented,
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Or, at least it isn't dead on some campuses. The Washington Post reports that black colleges are facing racial discrimination lawsuits.
DOVER, Del. –– Kathleen Carter says that when she became chairman of the education department at historically black Delaware State University in 1995, she found herself facing more than the usual administrative hassles.That's only one of several such cases.
Carter, who is white, says she was told that she was usurping blacks' right to govern themselves and that whites in the department were trying to make blacks look bad.
One colleague called her "a white bitch," Carter said in a discrimination lawsuit she filed against the school, alleging she was denied tenure because of her race.
But Jane Buck, a former Delaware State psychology professor and national president of the AAUP, said a search committee at the school received about 100 applications for an opening a few years ago, and no black candidate turned up. The search was reopened, and the lone black applicant was hired.This sounds like a blockbuster -- a college so racist that they rejected 100 job applications and reopened the job search, just to get someone with the right skin color. So why wasn't this story front page headlines, the way the story about blacks supposedly getting inferior healthcare was?
"I perceived a great deal of pressure to see to it that we hired a black departmental member," Buck said.


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NBA Basketball - INACTIVE
Warriors coach Steve Kerr shrouds lineup with 'lying' ahead of Game 5
If more changes are coming to the Golden State Warriors' starting lineup or rotation, don't expect a straight answer from coach Steve Kerr.
"Well, as I established before Game 4, I will lie, so ... ," Kerr said Saturday.
Before Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, Kerr said he would not change his lineup. He then unveiled a small starting five that sparked Golden State to a 103-82 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to even the best-of-seven series 2-2.
Kerr's adjustment – benching center Andrew Bogut and starting forward Andre Iguodala in his place – allowed the Warriors to run more and threw off the Cavaliers. Cleveland looked fatigued early trying to keep up with Golden State.
Kerr wouldn't say if he plans to stick with the starting lineup of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes, Draymond Green and Iguodala for Game 5 Sunday at Oracle Arena. The gamesmanship is designed to keep Cleveland coach David Blatt guessing.
"Yeah, unfortunately, the dynamics are pretty tricky," Kerr said. "So if I say anything, I'm guessing it might get back to David. So I'll just say that I've established my penchant for lying. So however I answer right now, you shouldn't believe me anyway."
The Warriors succeeded with small ball. But that doesn't mean the Cavaliers will panic and bench one of their big men, center Timofey Mozgov or power forward Tristan Thompson. One reason the Cavaliers have won twice is a size advantage that allowed them to grab critical rebounds.
But, as you might suspect, Blatt wasn't revealing if or how he might change things up for Game 5.
"If you look at the one game, it makes you think, 'OK, we've got to change this, that and the other thing,'" Blatt said. "If you look at the four games, in three out of four of those games we were pretty good doing the things that we did. So I think you'll see a combination of both of those possibilities.
"We've got to continue to do certain things really well. What we need to change, we will."
Though Thursday's game ended up lopsided, Cleveland took a 7-0 lead and made it close in the third quarter before faltering in the fourth.
Blatt didn't have to lie about his plans; he simply said he wasn't divulging anything to the media.
"I'm not going to sit here and give away too, too much," Blatt said. "There are things, as I said, in that game that we could have done a lot better and that Golden State did do a lot better. We got to lock in on those things."
One of those things is playing with more intensity. The Warriors lacked that in their losses but had plenty in Game 4.
"It's just a mindset," Thompson said. "If we come out aggressive but make the simple play, we're hard to stop. That's not just one guy being aggressive; that's everybody."
Likewise, Blatt wants more fire from his team.
"We've got to come with greater energy and greater purpose and a higher sense of urgency than we had in the last (game)," Blatt said. "We've had a couple of days here to recover. I believe that's going to be helpful. This is a tough series for both teams. A lot of things happening. It's the best of three to win the NBA championship, the world championship."
And the Cavaliers won't be caught off guard by the lineup Kerr may or may not use in Game 5.
"It's definitely a different change for us," Cleveland's LeBron James said. "But I think we'll be much more prepared for it (Sunday) night if they go with the same lineup."
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