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Pilar talks to Shannon Hughes, Senior Director of Marketing of Udemy, the largest marketplace for online courses. We talk about the how learning is being incorporated into busy schedules, how the corporate world is changing how they train their people and the shift in mindset necessary to take advantage of this new way of learning.
00.30 Pilar talks about MOOCs and the use of technology in learning. (Transcript below.)
12.43 Shannon introduces Udemy and the story of its founder.
16.30 What people are seeking to learn and how the way in which we interact with online learning is changing.
26.00 Udemy for Business and how corporate learning is evolving.
39.50 Pilar introduces her own Udemy course on Leadership and Change.
What does "completion" really mean? We're applying the framework of traditional education to this new modality of education, and this is not always relevant.
Today's episode is dedicated to one aspect of online learning, in particular to Udemy, which is a marketplace for online courses, and to tell us how the company is evolving and how the way in which we look at developing our skills is changing, today's interview is with Shannon Hughes, who's the Senior Director of marketing of Udemy.
Now online learning has definitely exploded in the past, I don't know, two or three years. You might have heard of MOOCs, Massive Open Online Courses, which are in essence, online courses that have been designed to take a very large number of students. You might have come across Coursera, which I'm a great fan of and which I mentioned in the episode on Values, I think it was. Coursera was set up by two people from Stanford University and their courses are free although they have paid options to achieve a verified certificate of achievement, which they call a signature track, and they are now introduction other paid options. But in essence, Coursera, like EdEx or Future Learn in the UK usually offers academic-type courses, from academic institutions.
Udemy is a little bit different. The focus is not so much on academic studies, although you can also find that type of course there, but there is more focus on vocational training, on practical material and also, the subjects go way beyond anything you might associate with the word, study. When I was browsing today, I came across a course on finding your perfect date, there are courses for learning instruments, there's a big offer around online marketing, entrepreneurship, there are courses on programming, languages, pet care.. I don't know, I think that if you have an idea for a course or if you think that there's something out there you want to or need to learn, Udemy is bound to have a course up there for you. And the reason why the catalogue is so huge is that it's a portal for instructors to create their own courses.
I often think of MOOCs and online learning as the 21st Century equivalent of distance learning, which has been around for a while, of course, in the UK for example through the Open University. And having taken quite some few of these courses, both through Udemy and some of the academic platforms, I think, and Shannon Hughes reminds me of this in the interview, that we are really just seeing the beginning of this new way of learning. Most of these courses have at their core, material which is very similar to what you would expect to find in a university lecture. In fact, some of the courses I've taken through Coursera are basically a lecturer talking to camera and using a whiteboard, or tech equivalent, to make notes, show slides etc. There are then of course some forums but these have so many people making comments that I finding a bit overwhelming and to be honest, I rarely use them.
I have however, come across some quite innovative courses which I think are making full use of technology. There's in particular one on the Coursera platform on Social Psychology offered by Scott Plous, through Wesleyan University which did an excellent job of mixing theory, slides, videos and, in particular, some in-lecture surveys. What I really liked was that at the beginning of the course, you had to fill in a snapshot quiz asking you questions relating to human behaviour, like "Social judgments made during the first minute of meeting a stranger are not usually reliable and accurate" or "Compared with men, women are usually faster to fall in love and slower to end a relationship." True or False.
Then, when you came to play the lectures covering these topics, the course would remind you of your previous answers. I thought this was a very clever way of seeing how your thinking changed throughout the course. It gave me a clear idea of how the course material, which was of course made mainly up of research in the field of psychology, was giving me new frames of references and helping me to see social behaviour in a different way.
I have a particular interest in how online learning might be involving, not just as learner but also as instructor, or, and I think I prefer the term, facilitator of learning. I am currently in the early stages of designing of course to help people leading virtual teams and also those working in virtual teams, and most of my thinking time is being spent trying to figure out what the best ways are of helping learning and discovering, beyond the presentation of material. I think there is still a long way to go to really use technology to help structured learning, but we're getting there, we're getting there. In fact, Shannon, in today's interview, makes some really interesting points about this and how the way in which Udemy is set up and evolving is helping to do this.
In doing a bit of research about how online learning is evolving, I also came across the article"Will MOOCs be Flukes. Why MOOCs are failing the people they're supposed to help." in the New Yorker, from November 2014, about how MOOCs are failing to deliver on this absolutely new way of democratizing education, not just because of the kind of people who end up taking the courses, which are usually people who already have a degree, but also because the way in which they're delivered seems quite inflexible. I also find interesting in the article that the author talks about, or the research she quotes talks about, people who "did their best" or who "passed", which, when you think about it, is still quite an old-fashioned way of looking at adult education. Shannon also has some good points to make about this – what does "completing a course" mean, when we might be enrolling in courses for a wide range of reasons. Personally, I've completed quite a few of the Coursera courses, "completed" meaning I've watched all the video lectures and even taken the end of week quizzes, but haven't done any of the coursework. However, I'm applying some of the stuff I've learnt quite regularly and I've taken one or two concepts per course that are really helping me move forwards, but does anyone have any record of me being "successful" on the course? I think, to be honest, that this question of what does it mean to be successful as a student, and how do we measure someone's understanding of a subject is quite an old question, but one that I think is important to address as we move forwards into designing learning programmes using new technologies.
So, back to today's episode, which has Udemy as a specific example of how people are currently using technology for teaching and learning. I can't quite remember how I came across the platform but when I saw how easy it was to create a course for it, and, more than anything, how little technical work I needed to do for this, it became of interest to me. What I mean with this is that all I needed to do was to create the materials and upload them. Udemy then takes care of presenting them in a nice interface, with discussion boards, the lectures and sections are presented neatly, it just looks good.
What I was also very impressed by was the fact that they have two Facebook groups to help the instructors and potential instructors create their courses, share experiences, give feedback and promote their courses. The communities are very well moderated and so they're very useful.
But what really made me think, wow these guys care about what they do, were two things. One is that last year in 2013, for Christmas, we got, and by we I mean the instructors, we got a Christmas card in the post. How amazing is that. All the way from the states, I received an actual Christmas card. And then during Easter, when they started to really push what was then called Udemy for Organisations which is now called Udemy for Business, I got a personal email asking if I wanted my course about leadership and change to be included in the catalogue and then, Shannon gave me a call, an actual telephone call, to talk to me about what Udemy for Business was all about, the kind of courses they were including, how it would work, etc. I was so impressed, I'm not sure how many instructors they were asking to join, probably about 100 if not more, and to receive a phone call from the Director of Marketing, to me, meant a lot.
So, I had no hesitancy in dropping her a note to see whether she fancied coming on the podcast. During this chat, she gives us an overview of where online learning seems to be heading in general and how the courses offered by udemy reflect what's going on in the market, where people think their skills gaps are, and more specifically how corporate learning is changing.
The point I found most interesting that in order to make the most out of this kind of learning, both as students and instructors, we need to change our mindset of what learning is and how we consume these kind of materials. Of course, we're already changing how we learn and the fact that many companies have incorporated online collaboration tools to help their staff connect shows that (and I'll be speaking to Marta from yammer in a couple of episodes), shows that the mindset is already shifting, but we're just at the beginning of a very interesting, and exciting journey.


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Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies
Thank you to all those who attended or contributed to our 2019 Evening of Roses Gala which was held on Tuesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at Seton Hall University, Bethany Hall. Our honorees were Deborah Lerner Duane, Chairman Emerita, and David Bossman, Ph.D., Retiring Executive Director.
Fostering understanding through education and inter-religious cooperation since 1993, the Sister Rose Thering Fund began as a supporting wing of the Department of Religion at Seton Hall University.
Our mission is to advance Sister Rose's legacy by fostering understanding and cooperation among Jews, Christians and people of other religious traditions through advocacy and education. Sister Rose Thering served as administrator, recruiting educators and raising funds to defray tuition costs, until her retirement in 2005.
Summer 2018 Newsletter
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Academic Programs and Activities
The Sister Rose Thering Fund supports students studying in the graduate program of Jewish-Christian Studies in the Department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences, which offers a comprehensive curriculum leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Jewish-Christian Studies, as well as a Certificate in Jewish-Christian Studies.
Board of Trustees and Faculty
The SRTF Board consists of persons of diverse backgrounds dedicated to support Jewish-Christian Studies as an effective means to allay prejudice through inclusive education.
Interreligious Virtual Media Library
The Interreligious Virtual Media Library (VML) for Jewish-Christian Studies is an interactive archive for materials relating to Jewish-Christian Studies at Seton Hall University. The VML contains links to archival materials on Monsignor John Oesterreicher, Sister Rose Thering, video clips, lesson plans, time lines, and upcoming events of interest to people engaged in Jewish-Christian studies.
Scholarship Assistance
The Sister Rose Thering Fund provides tuition assistance funds for educators. Assistance is available for both Master's Degree Program and for non-matriculation graduate status.

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One thing that always stuck with me after watching Dexter is the idea of a code. Dexter's father, noticing his son's homicidal tendencies and thirst for blood, created a code for him to live by.
While my children are not Dexter, this idea really resonated with me. What is the code I want to leave my children with? What are the non-negotiable's?
Over the past couple of years, I have been refining the code depending on the kids' weaknesses.
- respect your mother
- Character is king
- tell the truth
- travel
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Search the planning register, interactive maps, the weekly list of planning applications and old, archived planning applications.
Permitted development, how to apply for lawful development certification, the Kendal Conservation Area including planning for flats or maisonettes and temporary permitted single storey rear extensions. How to get advice on planning.
Our pre-planning advice service and fees
How to comment on a planning application including what comments you can make, how decisions are made and time scales.
Our planning fees including our fee calculator.
Time scales, administration procedures, consultation and the decision making process for planning applications.


text: This study was designed to examine the effects of retinoic acid adding to cumulus and/or fibroblast cellsmonolayer on the development of mouse early embryos. One-cell mouse embryos were obtained from NMRImice after superovulation by an intraperitoneal injection of 5 IU equine chorionic gonadotrophin (eCG)followed 48 hrs later by 5 IU human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG). Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEF)were obtained from mouse fetuses and cumulus cells (CC) were prepared from mouse cumulus-oocytecomplexes (COCs). To produce monolayer of cumulus and fibroblast cells, 1.0 × 105 cells/ml were platedinto culture dishes in 100 μl droplets. The collected mouse embryos were cultured randomly into six differentconditions, being supplemented (experiment, Exp) or not (control, Con) with 0.28 μg/ml of retinol acetatemethyl-β-cyclodextrin (RA) for 96 hrs at 37°C in 5% CO2 in air, including: (1) culture media only (Con 1);(2) culture media plus RA (Exp 1); (3) co-culture with CC (Con 2); (4) co-culture with CC plus RA (Exp 2);(5) co-culture with MEF (Con 3) and (6) co-culture with MEF plus RA (Exp 3). The culture medium wasAlpha Modification of Minimum Essential Medium Eagle (α-MEM) + 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) with100 IU/ml penicillin and 100 μg/ml streptomycin. The proportions of embryos passing the two-cell blockwere significantly higher in the MEF (Con 3) group compared to the other treatment groups (Ppercentage of the two-cell passed embryos developing to the blastocyst stage was significantly higher in theco-culture groups than that of the culture medium alone (Pblastocyst stage for both groups of CC co-culture treatment (Con 2 and Exp 2) was identical but, adding RAinto the MEF co-culture (Exp 3) resulted significantly lower in vitro development than that of the Con 3group (29.2% vs. 57.7%, Pcould not affect the embryos passing the block and developing to the blastocyst stage, although the presenceof RA into the culture medium alone may improve passing the critical two-cell stage. Also, in vitro additionof RA to cells without receptors for retinol during long term co-culture may result early embryonic growthretardation.


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It's one of my favourite markets of the year! Bottega is a beautiful setting in South East Kelowna on an Alpaca Farm (!!!). There is always musicians, choirs, wine and food to go along with the artists, crafters and food vendors.
I will have a collection of originals, prints, cards, phone cases, colouring books and more.
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Rachel is an educator, encourager, shop owner, stylist, calligrapher, and strategist. She is the founder of #lesshustlemoregrace and believer of real talk.
The nitty gritty:
Education is something Rachel thrives on. She loves nothing more than seeing other creatives learn skills and strategies in order to grow a profitable, sustainable, and successful business. She specializes in educating others about styling, starting a product shop, calligraphy, and Instagram strategy.
In addition to educating other creatives, Rachel is the Creative Director behind the Rachel Allene product shop. All designs and products are hand-lettered by her and she takes great pride and joy in the products we offer. Our collections are created with the creative, joyful, and inspired dreamer in mind and we hope to offer products that always evoke joy, creativity and maybe a little sass.
Rachel also teaches and offers styling photography services to other creatives shop owners! Let's face it, as creatives we barely have enough time to make a healthy lunch or stay caught up on emails. That is one reason creative product sellers often don't have enough beautiful photography to showcase their incredible products! That's where Rachel helps. She helps you curate a style for your brand and products in order to elevate your brand and set you apart from your competition.


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The Fire of Invention
Civil Society and the Future of the Corporation
Many Americans today consider the corporation to be the number one public enemy. Downsizing, corporate greed, an exclusive focus on the needs of shareholders at the expense of workers-the list of complaints from the left and right is long and growing.
In this penetrating and insightful book, Michael Novak, regarded by some as America's foremost social thinker, and author of such internationally acclaimed bestsellers as The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism and Business as a Calling, argues that these critics ask the corporation to be something it is not, and they overlook the functions that it performs best-the cultivation of civil society, the fortification of democracy, and the elevation of the poor.
Borrowing a phrase from Abraham Lincoln, Novak shows how the corporation weds the fire of invention to the fuel of interest to generate a creative, dynamic, and civic-minded citizenry.
Originally Published: 1997
"In The Fire of Invention, Michael Novak reminds us that the business corporation is not a necessary evil to be tolerated, but an integral part of our democratic order critical to both civic and public life. He forthrightly rejects trendy attempts to recycle socialist ideas from the 'stakeholder society' to strictures against downsizing, while pointing us to the true sources of creativity in the postindustrial world."
Francis Fukuyama
George Mason University
"This book is a call to business executives to stand up in defense of the independence of the most powerful economic machine known to man—the publicly owned corporation."
Roberto C. Goizueta, CEO
The Coca Cola Company
"With thoughtfulness and verve, Michael Novak demonstrates once again why he is the most respected authority on American business and culture. In The Fire of Invention, he identifies… the precious link between individual liberty, the entrepreneurial spirit, and capitalism. Novak's trenchant observations… draw upon his vast knowledge of American history and corporate America, and will be an education for business and political leaders alike."
William E. Simon, President
John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
"Michael Novak aptly describes what both large Western corporations and tiny third world microenterprises know instinctively: the right of voluntary association liberates the human spirit to create wealth, escape poverty, and meet human needs."
Jim Damron
Opportunity International
"This book is a message not only to the concerned citizen, but is particularly important to business leaders 'to be philosophically vigilant—that is principled and unrelenting against the trespasses of government power on private property.' This book also makes clear the benefits of increased productivity and scientific and technological progress obtained under a system of 'protected patents and copyrights.' This system has resulted in 'an explosion in invention and discovery far beyond anything achieved under non-patent regimes.' This book, therefore, is a must for every student of freedom, every public policy maker concerned with economic progress, and every business person concerned with the interests of consumers and shareholders alike."
John M. Templeton, M.D., President
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SANTIAGO, CHILE--(Marketwired - Feb 13, 2014) - CORPBANCA (
On Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. ET, the Company's management team will host a conference call to discuss the financial results. The call will be hosted by Eugenio Gigogne, CorpBanca's Chief Financial Officer, and Claudia Labbé, CorpBanca's Manager of Investor Relations.
Conference Call Details:
Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: 1 (866) 819-7111 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(800) 953-0329 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452-542-301 (Standard International Dial In). Please quote "CorpBanca" to the operator.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until February 27, 2014 by dialing 1 (866) 247-4222 (US Toll Free Dial In), 0(800) 953-1533 (UK Toll Free Dial In) or +44 (0)1452 550-000 (Standard International Dial In). Access Code: 2339939#
There will also be a live and then archived webcast of the conference call through the CorpBanca website at www.corpbanca.cl. Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
About CorpBanca
As of November 30, 2013, according to the Chilean Superintendency of Banks, CorpBanca was the fourth largest private bank in Chile in terms of the overall size of its customer loan portfolio (11.7% market share on a consolidated basis and 7.4% market share among private banks on an unconsolidated basis only taking into account its operations in Chile).
As of October 31, 2013, according to the Colombian Superintendency of Finance, CorpBanca Colombia and Helm Bank combined operations were the fifth largest bank in Colombia in terms of total assets and in terms of total loans and the fourth largest bank in Colombia in terms of total deposits, as reported under local regulatory and accounting principles.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "forecast", "target", "project", "may", "will", "should", "could", "estimate", "predict" or similar words suggesting future outcomes or language suggesting an outlook. Forward-looking statements and information are based on current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to CorpBanca concerning anticipated financial performance, business prospects, strategies and regulatory developments. Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks that predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements as a number of important factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations and anticipations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. More information on potential factors that could affect CorpBanca's financial results is included from time to time in the "Risk Factors" section of CorpBanca's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, filed with the SEC. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and CorpBanca does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Contact Information:
Investor Relations, CorpBanca
Santiago, Chile
Phone: +56 (2) 2660-2555


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Pitch Strategy, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Data Analytics
Our agency client wanted to pitch an extensive rebrand project, including a radical redevelopment of the brand architecture, to a publicly traded company in the technology space. To successfully position such a rebrand, our agency client needed an analytics-driven approach which would demonstrate the business potential to the C-suite.
brandlove applied, adjusted, and customized marketing models to not only help develop a success measurement plan for the rebrand, but to demonstrate the possible impact of the rebrand on brand equity and additional internal KPIs.
We started out with an assessment of existing marketing and sales data while reviewing future goals. By extracting relevant insights from existing information and market research, we applied predictive modeling to showcase the potential for positive changes in KPIs such as lead generation, conversion, and churn rate, amongst others. Subsequent to that, we took a look at the rebrand as a potential driving force behind future growth of CLV and brand equity.
We selected and adjusted existing models to develop forecasts and hypotheses concerning scenarios with and without rebranding efforts. Finally, we outlined how KPIs and different campaigns would be measured. We started with the measurement strategy and the statistical methods, and from there broke it down into example formulas and calculations, including what an analytics dashboard could look like.
The results
We were able to demonstrate how an upfront investment in a rebrand would positively change KPIs and drive long-term growth. Outlining the marketing as well as success measurement strategy behind the rebrand to senior executives, our agency client was able to sell the rebranding project and move forward with the client.


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Our mission at Redemption Kids it to create a FUN, SAFE, and LOVING environment where children can learn about JESUS!
At Redemption Kids, we put a lot of effort into creating a FUN and ENGAGING class time each week. We have a class specifically for BABIES through KINDERGARTEN, a class for 1st-5th GRADERS, and a class for MIDDLE SCHOOL. Each class has lessons and activities designed specifically for that age group that helps them them stay engaged and excited about what they're learning each week!
SAFETY in our classes is a huge priority for Redemption Kids. We want all the families who come to Redemption Church to know their children are SAFE while they are in our care. ALL volunteers and teachers have received both a state and federal background check. All of our kids classrooms have been evaluated for security, and our volunteers receive regular training in Policies and Procedures in case of an emergency.
Finally, we may be biased, but we think we have some of the best TEACHERS in the world! When a child comes to Redemption Kids, they are met with LOVE and ATTENTION that we pray has an eternal impact on each one. Our focus is always on JESUS, and our teachers are ready each week to connect with each child at their level and remind them of how precious they are to God. It is very important to us that every child who comes leaves knowing they are LOVED by Jesus.
For more information or to ask a question about Redemption Kids, please contact our Redemption Kids Director, Laura Williams at email@example.com


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Darkmoon Faire
Step right up! Try your luck!
It's incredible! It's unbelievable! You'll be dazzled. You'll be amazed! You aren't prepared for the Darkmoon Faire, because it's like nothing you've seen before! Don't be shy now, don't be bashful, step right up for a tantalizing glimpse of what is in store for you!
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The Darkmoon Faire has come to you once again! Come one, come all, step up for a fun-filled week of activities that will keep you coming back for more! Participate in the games to earn special prizes! Everybody's a winner at the Darkmoon Faire!
Seasonal Boss: Moonfang
The dreadful Darkmoon Den Mother is terrorizing the outskirts of the faire! Brave adventurers are needed to put this menace down once and for all!
Seasonal Boss: Darkmoon Rabbit
This is the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you have ever seen! If you do doubt your strength or your valor, come no further, for a grisly death awaits you with nasty, big, pointy teeth...
Daily Quests
Participate in the Carnival games to earn Darkmoon Game Prizes. Playing most games costs a Darkmoon Game Token, which can be purchased from NPCs at the Faire grounds.
Profession Quests
Are you a skilled craftsman (or woman)? The Darkmoon Faire needs your help to keep its activities going! Use your skills to keep the Faire a fun place for everyone, and you will get more than just gratitude from it! Helping the faire gives you insight regarding your own skills, making you a better crafter in the long run. It doesn't hurt that you also get Game Tokens and Prize Tickets for your troubles!
Darkmoon Artifacts
Upon reaching the Faire, you can acquire a Darkmoon Adventurer's Guide. This guide will allow you to collect Darkmoon Artifacts such as the Captured Insignia or a Mysterious Grimoire while doing activities such as questing, dungeons, raids or PvP out in the world. Turn in those artifacts at the Faire for fabulous prizes!
Darkmoon Deathmatch Pit
Feeling lucky? How long can you last against impossible odds? Do you have what it takes to best all comers and take the pit fighter's prize? Every three hours, on the hour, you will have a chance to compete for the prize. But if wanton destruction is all you care about, the pit is always open.
ETC Band Concert
The Elite Tauren Chieftains (Samuro, Sig Nicious, Bergrisst, Mai'Kyl and Chief Thunder-Skins) play near the boardwalk at the Faire. They will be here all week long for your viewing pleasure so make sure to check it out and /dance to their amazing music.
Racing Challenge
Head down to the boardwalk and race all over the countryside around the Darkmoon Faire. Avoid the course's obstacles using speed boosts, springboards and other tools and tricks to finish the race as fast as you can. Only the fastest racers qualify to earn fabulous rewards!
Pet Battles
Challenge the Pet Battle Masters of the Darkmoon Faire. If you best them, you have a chance to earn the Darkmoon Eye and Syd the Squid!
Merchants & Vendors
You can use your hard-earned Darkmoon Prize Tickets to redeem all sorts of prizes!
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The Darkmoon Faire offers a myriad of interesting items, transmog sets, pets and mounts.
Darkmoon Dancing Bear
A lot of people like bears. Even more of those like dancing bears. For the low, low price of 180 Darkmoon Prize Tickets, you too can forever own a rideable dancing bear. What else could you ask for?
Swift Forest Strider
From the dark woods surrounding the Faire grounds, comes the Swift Forest Strider. This mount can be acquired for 180 Darkmoon Prize Tickets from Lhara.
Several pets are available at the Darkmoon Faire from Lhara for 90 Darkmoon Prize Tickets each. They can also sometimes be found inside Darkmoon Game Prize boxes. Those include the Darkmoon Baloon, Darkmoon Monkey, Darkmoon Turtle, Darkmoon Tonk, Darkmoon Zeppelin, Darkmoon Cub and the Darkmoon Hatchling. Additionally, you can obtain the following pets from events at the faire:
Darkmoon Rabbit
If you defeat the vicious Darkmoon Rabbit, you have a chance to obtain this adorable (and dangerous!) companion.
Moon Moon
This cute little wolf must be taken care of by someone valorous, lest he become a monster like Moonfang.
Several cosmetic items are available to be redeemed with Darkmoon Prize Tickets.
Classic Dungeon Gear
Baruma offers complete replicas of Classic Dungeon sets. These replicas have no combat statistics, but can be used for transmogrification purposes. They can be redeemed for Darkmoon Prize Tickets (individual redemption values vary).
Gelvas Grimegate exchanges fun toys and carnival items for Darkmoon Prize Tickets. Some of the items include the Darkmoon Mallet or the Darkmoon "Tiger." Take a little bit of the Faire with you wherever you go!
Toy Box Items
Last but not least, some items can be obtained that will be added to your Toy Box upon use. Those can include the Blazing Wings, the Haunting Memento, and the Ring of Broken Promises. Explore the Faire to find out even more interesting items!


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First Ofsted inspections of Cliff Lane Primary School and Castle Hill Junior School since joining Bright Tribe
The first Ofsted inspections of two under-performing Ipswich primary schools since being taken over by an academy trust have criticised leadership shake-ups for creating long periods of instability and slowing progress.
Stockport-based Bright Tribe Trust took over Cliff Lane Primary School, Castle Hill Junior School, as well as Castle Hill Infant School, in December 2014. A teaching union is now calling for an investigation into Bright Tribe after several recent "worrying developments".
Under previous local authority control, Cliff Lane was rated 'requires improvement' amid concerns over teaching and early years' progression. Castle Hill Junior School was 'inadequate' and put in special measures amid serious concerns over results, behaviour, and attendance.
When the schools joined Bright Tribe, they technically closed and reopened as academies, and lost their Ofsted ratings. Both heads left in December 2015, a year later, in a Bright Tribe improvement restructure.
In summer 2016, just 20% of Year 6 pupils at Cliff Lane left with the expected standards in reading, writing and maths; one of the worst in Suffolk. It was 38% at Castle Hill. The 2017 results are due for all schools this month.
Nadia Bosse, a senior leader at London primary schools for over 10 years, was appointed as Cliff Lane principal in September 2016.
Gemma Andrews, former vice principal at Tendring Technology College, become principal of both Castle Hill junior and infant schools in June 2017. It meant the school went without a permanent headteacher for 18 months.
This week, after Ofsted visits earlier this term, Cliff Lane was rated 'requires improvement' with 'good' features (leadership and behaviour) and Castle Hill was rated 'requires improvement'.
The trust is "confident" that the shake-ups have led to "sustainable improvement" and backed both schools to become 'outstanding'.
Ofsted praised the new heads for being a "catalyst" for "rapid" improvements. But the leadership changes at Cliff Lane resulted in "instability". Improvement "was too slow" until September 2016.
But the 440-pupil school is now "rapidly progressing to being good". Mrs Bosse is "relentless in her pursuit of good teaching, learning and assessment", takes "decisive action" over weak teaching, and has a "clear vision".
At Castle Hill, the shake-up slowed improvement and led to expectations which were not high enough. But a "clear educational philosophy" is now "driving improvement" at the 290-pupil school in Dryden Road. All pupils are now challenged but exclusions are high despite better behaviour.
A Department for Education spokesman said: "We are working with Bright Tribe to ensure that Castle Hill Junior School and Cliff Lane Primary School improve their performance. We are committed to ensuring that all children get the high quality education that they deserve."


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The Story Behind Bilo
Part I
A few years back, two grown men with playful minds sat together and reflected on the evolution of toys. Lucas was about to become a father and Stephan's elder stepdaughter already had two toddlers, which made him a grandfather in some way. They were concerned about the dominant presence of phones and pads in the lives of children.
They both agreed that the time had come to revive the simple, yet genius building block and integrate it into the powerful world of mobile computing.
"What if you placed a block on a base and it would show up on screen?"
Immediately it became clear that the possible applications would be nearly infinite.
So the two took on a journey and made their idea come true. Along the way they got Erik and Urs on board and put together the necessary bits and pieces.
Today we hold Bilo in our hands and enjoy the satisfying feeling of achievement.
In some way we have accomplished our mission: to provide our children and grandchildren with a meaningful, entertaining, educational and engaging play system.
Yet the story does not end here.
Whenever somebody gets their hands on a Bilo set, they are immediately taken with the experience. And that's where part II starts.
The Story Behind Bilo
Part II
The overwhelming reactions made us reconsider our initial intentions, which was to provide the children in our families with something meaningful.
We set out to develop Bilo just for the fun of 'making' something. Nothing more - nothing less.
The thought that this could turn into a business and one day children around the globe would be playing Bilo was entertaining us in the back of our heads, but it hadn't been the focus of our mission.
Today we find ourselves coordinating production facilities, organizing assembly lines, managing stock levels and tracking orders and shipments.
Sometimes things turn out quite different than expected. But honestly: we are not really surprised.
After all, Bilo is an amazing play system that not only promises to be entertaining, educational and engaging, but actually delivers the promise!
Bilo is made up of a multidisciplinary team, who has a proven track record of bringing complex products to reality.
Most importantly we are parents who are concerned with our children being absorbed with excessive massive screen time.
We set out to create a device to excite and engage our children and aid in developing the important life skills such as spatial and cognitive thinking.
Get in touch with us and share your ideas, thoughts and inputs - we love to hear from you!


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Juniper Village at Lebanon
- 1125 Birch Road, Lebanon, PA 17042, United States
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Juniper Village at Lebanon is a retirement home, located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania at 1125 Birch Road. It offers residents independent living options as well as a variety of amenities and services. Contact Juniper Village at Lebanon to learn more!
Services, recreational activities and equipment
- Dining room with service
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- Fitness room
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- Cable TV
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Ultra HD television prices are beginning to come down to earth.
Manufacturer Seiki has announced a 39-inch 4K television for only $699.
That's a whopping 3,840 by 2,160 pixel display — four times the pixel count of a traditional 1080p HD TV.
So what does that mean?
While traditional 1080p HD is more than enough for many people, the larger the TV, the larger the pixels.
A 30-inch 1080p display has the same amount of pixels as a 75-inch 1080p display, but the larger screen won't look as sharp.
And that's why "Ultra HD" is gaining traction, with Seiki leading the charge toward affordability. The downside: most content isn't filmed in 4K, so it'll just look like regular HD. It'll take a few years for video providers to catch up to the technology.
Seiki is also targeting the high-end gaming market, where customers with beefy graphics cards can take advantage of the high resolution screen.
The lower price point most likely comes at a small cost. There's a good chance Seiki's display won't have as rich an image as its competitors, but it's significantly cheaper. And it's still 4K.
Seiki's 4K television will be available at Sears, and you can pre-order it starting June 27th.


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Icentia is both a medical devices manufacturer and a service company. We provide a line of medical testing innovations for healthcare institutions. A strong understanding of the institutional healthcare environment along with key partnerships with medical specialists allows Icentia to offer leading-edge solutions to major problems in the fields of medical testing.


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I do not want you all to think that I have been idle sitting on my typing hands, or not thinking. In fact I began a new blog this January called Memory and Movement
Find me at www.wixboyle.wordpress.com
I like this project. It has gotten me to walk some, in honesty that is the least successful portion of the project, but I have committed to memory so many lovely poems. And I found that memorizing and having these beauties at my beck and call allows me a kind of meditative calm.
Join me ! Send me poems you adore. Tell me what are you thinking about jogging memory or shaking your body to be more fit. I know we are all in this together so share share share.


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When it comes to foundation, I prefer liquid foundation more because of the easy application. To me, stick foundation are pretty hard to work with plus I feel they give you cakey finish - which I don't like. I've tried few foundation sticks, didn't like - do I like this one?
|Color Studio Professional HD Stick - Asia
Extremely easy to apply, characterized by a dry touch and a matt finish. Its high coverage assures a perfect minimization of the skin imperfections and its soft formulation takes care of the skin assuring a decongestant and anti - oxidant action. Particular active principles like chestnut extract and vitamin E works together to protect the skin.
|Color Studio Professional HD Stick Foundation "Asia" -Application
My experience:
To begin with the texture, Color Studio Professional HD Stick foundation is soft and creamy, unlike Krylon Tv paint stick, which is kind of dry. It glides on smoothly, and blends in effortlessly. I tried Sigma F80 brush to blend it, but the best way I could find was my fingers; warmth of fingers makes the blending easier - especially a stick foundation. It has sheer to nearly full coverage, depending on how much you use; DON'T over do! Just like you dot liquid foundation, apply the stick foundation directly on the skin, keeping some distance and use your fingers or sponge to blend it (whatever is easier for you). If you want a little dewy finish, you can dot baby lotion or illuminator, and then blend it. The foundation has this weird smell, which I noticed in all stick foundation - not overpowering though. It doesn't feel heavy on the skin and doesn't clog your pores. I like the fact how it makes my skin look smooth after the application, without making it look cakey. It does minimize the imperfections, but in my opinion you definitely need a concealer to hide some spots and dark circles, especially if you have VERY dark ones like mine.
The shade I received is 'Asia' - a shade perfect for skin tones with warm undertones, like medium to wheat-ish skin tones. I noticed it has a mixture of yellow and more of a peach undertones.. I picked the wrong shade for myself, it makes me look tan because of the peachy undertone. As you can see in the picture above. Nonetheless, I like it because of the texture and I use when I want to give myself a tan look. It also helps to tone down the foundations that makes me look white at times. I am between NC 25 and NC 30 in MAC foundation. For girls of my skin tone, 'Beige' will be the perfect match.
Moving on to the staying power it stays put for good 4 to 5 hours, without creasing, cracking or fading - the key is BLENDING! In the picture above, I have applied the foundation only. Also you may notice how peachish-yellow the swatch is. Speaking of skin types, it is creamy enough to look good on dry to normal skin types, also on combination to oily, as I myself have combination to oily skin, and it looked great on my skin, but do dust powder on top to keep the skin matte.
All in all, I like how creamy this foundation is and how well it blends into the skin. OVER DO of anything can mess up the whole look. And, always remember key to flawless foundation is BLENDING!
Price: Rs.850
Available at all supermarkets and malls, that has Color Studio Professional Kiosk. Also available on Just4girls and Beauty Arena.
- Creamy.
- Sheer to medium coverage.
- Blendable.
- Easy application.
- Minimizes imperfections.
- Affordable.
- Good staying power.
- Limited shades.
- Not full coverage.
- Blush "Pinkify"
- Pro Luminous Foundation.
- Eye Inks.
- Matt Perfection Foundation.
- Invincible Powder.
Do you prefer Liquid Foundation or Stick Foundation?
Disclaimer: PR Sample(s) sent for review, however this has not affected my review. The review is based on my personal experience after using the product(s). For more queries and information, head over to the Disclosure Policy.


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For our Third Annual Chili Cookoff! I am SO excited, y'all! Steven and I love to entertain, but our big thing every year is our chili cookoff, just in the midst of fall. It also happens to be his birthday weekend, so we'll be celebrating him, too. I started with the Paperless Post for my invitations. If you haven't checked them out, do so for your next event!
Last year, my parents hosted the cookoff as our engagement party:
I love this idea for a drink station:
We're hoping to host the party outside, but I'm sure folks will come indoors to escape the cold, so we're filling up our house with decor as well:
Outside, we'll set up cornhole, ladderball, and I'm planning to have haybells with quilts or blankets for seating:
I started a bunting project...which we'll be stringing on our closed garage door above the food station:
These are all so cute:
Apple Cider Punch sounds like a great idea in mason jars:
sunflowers are simple and they add so much color!:
Now for the FOOD! The advantage of hosting a chili cookoff, is that we simply provide the fixins (cheese, sour cream, fritos, and chives), cornbread, veggies, and desserts. It takes pressure off if you're not a fan of cooking for tons of people! Everyone brings a crock of chili and we plug 'em in and enjoy! Then we vote.
I cannot wait to try my hand at baking pie pops! These are great because you can prep them ahead, freeze, then bake the day of. Steven loves pie!
My mom is making caramel apples:
And the night would not be complete without a firepit and s'mores!
Hope you had a wonderful Halloween weekend!
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|Chocolate cinnamon waffles topped with blueberries and cinnamon maple syrup ヽ(>∀<☆)ノ
- Place 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in 1/2 cup of water and let sit.
- Finley grind 1 tablespoon of flax seeds. Then sift 1/2 a cup of each flour.
- Add the dry ingredients into mixing bowl or blender. (Personally, I like to use a food processor.)
- Add the banana and chia seeds with water and begin to mix.
- Gradually add in 1 cup of milk.
- Mix until uniform, consistency should be smooth but not too runny.
- Warm up your waffle iron and grease with coconut oil.
- Fill waffle iron with batter and wait until it is nice and crispy. (Our waffle iron is set to the highest setting. I usually wait a minute and a half after the light turns green for the waffle to be thoroughly cooked before taking it out.)
- Continue to make more waffles until you run out of batter. (On average, I make three 6" diameter waffles and a little left over for about 1/4 size.)
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as blueberries and maple syrup. Enjoy!


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Disney Honeymoon photographer | Magic Kingdom Honeymoon Session | Jasmine and Joseph | Destination Orlando Wedding Photographer
Believe me when I say that being a Disney Honeymoon Photographer for my couples, has it's perks like when Jasmine and Joseph came all of the way from Singapore for their Disney Honeymoon Photos. During their amazing Honeymoon trip to the Magic Kingdom we were running all around the park having a blast. Spending time with Jasmine and Joseph and being their Disney Honeymoon photographer was seriously so much fun!
Even though there is a 12 hour difference between myself and them, we were able to hash out all of the details of their Disney Honeymoon Session and there were no worries for them once they landed in Orlando. They had never been on the Dumbo ride before, and it was so fun to see Joseph really having fun!
Are you planning your Disney trip and want to capture all of the fun and adventure - let's book a fun Disney Engagement photo session or a Disney Honeymoon photo session!
Magical Disney Engagement Session at Magic Kingdom | Magic Kingdom Engagement photos | Disney engagement photographer | Peggy and Jared from Canada | Destination Orlando Wedding Photographer
There is something just so wonderful about a magical Disney Engagement session at Magic Kingdom, that I find it difficult to even describe it. A Magic Kingdom Engagement photo shoot is like being in your favorite place with your favorite person, surrounded by loads of fun! A Disney Engagement Session is filled with lots of laughs and cuddles - book one today!
Whenever a couple comes to visit Orlando and they schedule some time at the Disney parks like the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and the Animal Kingdom, their time to enjoy everything is typically pretty quick - no more than 2 weeks. So, when they schedule a family or couple's session, I'm able to spread that time out a little bit for them. Since they booked a Disney session, they are able to have gorgeous photos to keep forever and share with all of their family and friends!
Peggy and Jared came all of the way from Canada to enjoy Disney together - so they wanted to have some Disney Engagement Photos taken while they were at the Magic Kingdom and they reached out to me, since I'm a Disney Engagement Photographer. Yay!! Just like most of my families and couples, they had never met me before, so I made sure to give them tons of tips and tricks for their session as well as made sure that we had the plan of meeting spot and details figured out well before their trip - stress free is the name of the game. Peggy and I messaged each other throughout the months before their session. She wanted to make sure that she and Jared had the perfect outfits - and I think that they did an awesome job choosing them! Peggy created all of her dresses for her trip to Orlando, and they were simply amazing - she has awesome talent! This little mint dress had tiny flamingos all over it - so freakin' adorable! I love when my clients find a way to make their session even more special and super personal by adding their own touch of creativeness.
Disney Engagement Photos | Magic Kingdom Engagement Session | Amy and Brian | Orlando Destination Wedding Photographer
Whenever a couple contacts me concerning having Disney Engagement Photos taken during a Magic Kingdom Engagement Session, I just get all giddy and my little girl heart does a flip flop in my chest! So I was over-the-moon excited when Amy emailed me and told me that her and Brian were coming from Texas to spend some time at Disney and would I photograph them having a grand ol' time? Um, of course, I said yes - and we became instant friends! Some of the most amazing memories that I have growing up have been from moments spent at the Magic Kingdom, or one of the other amazing Disney parks. The energy there is just remarkable, and we get swept up in it just as much as any 5 year old little girl with dreams of becoming a princess. All of the cute little secret squirrel places that we can take photos in doesn't hurt either!


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New Home Construction Loans
The decision to build a house comes after a long analysis of the sources of funds to facilitate the process. Luckily, there are a lot of lending companies that offer loans targeted at new home construction. New home construction loansand stated income construction loans are the two types of loans that are offered to people in the process of constructing a new home. Both types of loans offer funding for new home construction, but the difference lies in the way in which they can be obtained.
The first and very crucial step in obtaining a home construction:
Choosing a construction loan click here. New home construction loans are offered by all major national lenders and can also be obtained from regional banks or mortgage companies. The important point to note is that the construction lender must be kept informed of anything and everything that has been planned about the home construction.
New construction loans themselves are of two types.
The first type is known as the construction/perm, in which the loan is automatically converted to a regular mortgage on completion of the construction of the home.
The second type is the construction-only loan, which as the name suggests covers only the construction costs of the home. This type of loan is due as soon as the construction is done and must either be paid off or replaced by a mortgage.
Disbursement of construction funds.
Lenders have very specific ways of paying for the construction of the home. The payment of funds is divided in to several "draws". The home-owner must draw up a plan at each stage of the building process clearly stating how much funding was used at that particular stage of construction. For example, a draw can be done after the pouring of the foundation of the home, or maybe during the framing of the home. This drawn up plan is then sent to the lender, who examines it and allocates the funds to be paid.
Typically, the interest for a new construction loan is paid over a period of 12 months, and then replaced by a permanent mortgage, once the home's construction has been completed.


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Plant Group
Size (Can grow to)
Extra Large 1mtr+
Growth Habit
Bright Sunlight
The Ficus elastica is known by many names, Decora, Rubber Plant, Rubber Tree, the list just goes on and on. They are native to East India, Bhutan, Burma, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. This large tree from the banyan group of figs can grow very very large. The trunk develops aerial and buttressing roots to anchor in the soil. It has deep burgundy glossy oval leaves which develop inside a sheath which will grow larger as the new leaf develops. The mature leaf will unfurl, dropping the sheath off the plant. They grow well in a warm sunny position but doesn't like the scorching sun. Even though the Ficus elastica is drought tolerant they do prefer humid tropical conditions. Water with moderate amounts of water during the warmer months and only when you notice the soil starting to dry in the colder months.
A fun fact about the Ficus elastica is that it gets its name (Rubber Plant/Rubber Tree) from the milky white latex it produces. This latex was formerly used to make rubber but now the latex is commercially sourced elsewhere.
We also grow the Ficus elastica Sylvie and Ficus elastica Ruby in the Decorative Indoor Range. Don't forget to check out the Ficus elastica Decora, Ficus elastica Sylvie and the Ficus elastica Ruby in the Easy Care Range


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Admission Criteria
Applicants must have a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution and submit letters of recommendation, a self-statement, and a project proposal. Applications are accepted for the Fall quarter only.
Please note that admission into this program DOES NOT require the GRE exam.
To view complete admission criteria for the University of California, Riverside please visit http://graduate.ucr.edu/grad_admissions.html
The "Writing Sample"
Applicants to the program should demonstrate significant professional skill by submitting in manuscript form one of the following: 10-15 pages of poetry, a maximum of 25 pages of fiction or nonfiction, or the first act or a maximum of 25 pages of a screenplay or play.
How do I Apply?
For general information on application fees, deadlines, supplementary documentation and to access the online application please visit http://graduate.ucr.edu/domestic.html
Requirements for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts
Students are admitted into the program to study in one genre of emphasis: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenwriting, or playwriting.
A minimum of 56 units is required for graduation. The core curriculum includes the following:
- 4 workshops in chosen genre (16 Units)
- Professional development course, CWPA 201 - The Writer's Life (4 units)
- 2 graduate seminars from Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts (8 Units)
- 2 graduate Seminars from any department(s) outside of Theatre and Creative Writing. Seminar subject matter should be relevant to student's thesis project. Requirement can be met with upper-division courses, with instructor and graduate advisor approval, as an appropriate 292 course (8 Units)
- Thesis (8 Units)
- 3 Electives (12 Units) in workshop, graduate seminar or thesis, with the following limitations: Students may take a maximum of six workshops (24 units) within their chosen genre, and a maximum of 16 thesis units within the normative to degree (six terms). All cross-genre workshops require prior instructor approval.
Thesis project: In dramatic writing, the thesis project is a full-length play of two or three acts, or a screenplay or teleplay. In the areas of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, the thesis is a poetry collection, novel, short story collection, novella, memoir, essay collection or other book-length non-fiction project. Each student is paired with one or two faculty members who serve as the thesis advisor(s). Two faculty readers, in addition to the advisor(s), evaluate the thesis work.
The length of the thesis breaks down as follows: Poetry 40 – 65 pages, Fiction 100- 150 pages, Creative Non-fiction 100 – 150 pages, Screenplay, Teleplay or Play 90 – 130 pages.
Normative Time to Degree: 6 quarters.
For more information, please visit the MFA program website: http://writingmfa.ucr.edu


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At times, the pressures we face today can be overwhelming. Maintaining a positive attitude and having enough energy to conquer each day is key to living life to the max. It's what we all want to achieve but it's not always easy. During times of increased stress and greater demands, nutrients are used more rapidly to meet the biochemical needs of your body's metabolism. This drain on your nutrient supply can leave you feeling tired moody and snack happy. Of even greater concern, depletion of nutrients and specific amino acids may lead to an increased chance of stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular disease.
The solution you've been searching for may be as simple as supplementing with the amino acid L-Arginine.
Clinically Proven Cardio Vascular Support
Helps Increase Energy and Elevate Mood
Help Improve Sexual Function for Men & Women
Vivaxl is a rejuvenating, anti-aging, energy enhancing effervescent cocktail. Some people even call it a "happy cocktail". Vivaxl's synergistic blend of B vitamins, folic acid and amino acids acts to quickly restore the nutrients essential to your body's natural production of mood enhancing, stress relieving, and appetite suppressing chemicals. Vivaxl is for both men and women, and can be taken every day. Vivaxl can help enhance or revitalize your sexual function.
Vivaxl is the only supplement of its kind with a 2800mg dose of L-Arginine (the dosing level used in sexual enhancement studies). L-Arginine is an amino acid that has enormous biological benefits for both men and women. The benefits include improving reproductive health, liver function, renal function, digestive function, immune function and cardiovascular health.
Numerous clinical studies have now confirmed that the ingredients in Vivaxl can relax the arteries, including the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, helping to maintain healthy blood pressure and blood flow. Vivaxl can help maintain the release of human growth hormones (hGH) from the pituitary, which enables the body to better retain ample muscle mass and bone density and keep body fat at the proper level. Vivaxl assists in promoting healthy blood flow to the sexual organs in both men and women, which is necessary for youthful sexual function and enjoyment.
Directions for using Vivaxl:
Vivaxl is individually packaged in single serving sachets. It's easy to carry and remains fresh until you activate it in your glass.
Exercise/Fitness: Take one sachet of Vivaxl 1/2 hour prior to workouts or competition. The more you use Vivaxl, the better the results.
Sexual Health: Take one sachet of Vivaxl in the morning on an empty stomach. An additional sachet taken 1/2 hour before sexual activity can enhance the natural flush that occurs during orgasm. Good for men and women.
Body Blues: Take one sachet of Vivaxl on weekday afternoons. Skip weekends.
Cognitive Function: Take one sachet of Vivaxl daily on an empty stomach.
For optimal results, take Vivaxl in the morning.
Dissolve one sachet of effervescent Vivaxl in 6-8 ounces of tap or bottled water. It's that easy. Do not exceed 2 sachets of Vivaxl in a 24 hour period.
Serving Size 1 packet
Servings Per Container 20
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|Saturated Fat
|0 g
|111 mg
|Total Carbohydrate
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|50 mg
|Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
|50 mg
|Folic Acid
|400 mcg
|Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)
|300 mcg
|Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate)
|21 mg
|Thiamin (as Thiamine Hydrochloride)
|16 mg
|Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate)
|15 mg
|Calcium (as calcium carbonate)
|Vivaxl Blend
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*percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients: Vivaxl Blend: L-Arginine Hydrochloride, DL-Phenylalanine, DMAE (2-Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate), GNS2 Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Extract Standardized to 20% Ginsenosides. Kola Nut (Cola Acumenata) Extract, Inositol, Trimethyl Glycine, Taurine, Citrulline. Other Ingredients: Dextrose, Citric Acid, Natural/Artificial Flavors, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Sucralose.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.


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Stay Up to Date! Like us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and announcements
On Monday, July 20, 2015, MitoAction submitted a comment to the FDA on its proposed Memorandum of Understanding concerning the distribution of products from compounding pharmacies. The proposed Memorandum of Understanding would substantially limit the ability of compounding pharmacies to distribute compounded prescriptions across state lines. Since many Mito families rely upon high-quality compounding pharmacies that often are located in states other than their own for preparation of the Mito cocktail and other supplements, the proposed Memorandum of Understanding would have a s
Download the "Mito Cocktail" brochure (printable pdf) here
This month MitoAction welcomed Dr. Fran Kendall of Emory University's Department of Human Genetics mitochondrial program to discuss the dosing debate around CoQ10 and creatine.
Listen to the audio recording of the meeting here (right click or save as to download)
During the last MitoAction monthly teleconference on Friday, March 7, 2008, Saad Dinno, RPh, a compounding pharmacist at Acton Pharmacy and Dr. Virginia Tawa, PharmD, discussed the ingredients which make up the mysterious "Mito Cocktail."


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Press Release: Much Ado About Shakespeare - The Bard's Birthday Party/
On Wednesday, April 24, Advice To The Players held their festive spring fundraising dinner in Sandwich at The Corner House Inn to honor of William Shakespeare's birthday. The Mountain Lake Chorale, directed by Leslie McDonnell, presented Shakespeare-related choral selections. Company members performed Shakespearean scenes while the guests dined on a sumptuous four-course Elizabethan feast. Richard Posner provided readings of some of Shakespeare's familiar and bawdy sonnets followed by Marion Posner and Lisa Thompson's comedic account of how difficult it might be to learn Shakespeare's lines. Three student performers from the company fielded questions on how long they had been acting with the company (8 years on average, and this from teens not yet in college) and why they liked performing Shakespeare. The evening was a great success and raised money for Sandwich Summer Shakespeare, the company's July-August program of Shakespeare productions and drama camps. Sign-ups are now open for the much-loved Shakespeare Drama Camps, which offer performance-based programs for kids of all ages, featuring theater games, performance training and play production. The company is also gearing up for its summer plays, Much Ado About Nothing which will be performed afternoons on August 9-18 at The Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage, and a western melodrama version of Richard III called The Life & Death of that Dastardly Villain Richard III (aka 'The Bunch-Back'd Toad') which will be presented as evening cabarets at The Sandwich Town Hall. The company is holding auditions for Much Ado About Nothing and Bunch-Back'd Toad on May 18th at the Sandwich Town Hall. For further information about the summer camps, auditions, and productions, go to www.AdviceToThePlayers.org or call 603-986-6253.


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Hello my lovlies.
I made this soup when I was still very sick, even though my skin hurt and my eyes hurt and my back ached.
I suffered for you.
But the suffering was worth it.
This is a soup that makes life worth living.
What is sad, is that I am not even kidding.
I say this all the time, but this is really, really worth making. The cup and a half of cream does not exactly make this healthfood. But it makes the soup comfort food. Which is really the only thing you care about when you're sick.
Harvest Corn Chowder with Bacon
from Gourmet Today
(Makes about 11 cups)
Active time: 40 minutes. Start to finish about 1 1/4 hours.
1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) slab bacon (2 ounces, rind discarded if necessary)*
2 cups diced (1/4 inch)**sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla
2 large carrots, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and vut into 1/4 inch dice
1/2 pound yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon Gold (2 small), peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
5 cups Chicken stock, or store bought reduced sodium broth
2 fresh thyme sprigs
3 cups corn
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional Garnish: 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; finely chopped fresh chives
Cook bacon in a 6-to8-quart wide heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer witha slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper to bacon fat remaining in pot (I didn't have quite enough fat, so added a few tablespoons of olive oil) and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add both potatoes, stock and thyme, bring to a simmer, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.
Add corn and cream and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper and stir in bacon. Serve sprinkled with tomatoes and chives. ***
*I didn't use slab bacon. I just used regular bacon. Probably about 4 or 5 slices.
**I also didn't use a "sweet" onion. Even though I love the sound of Walla Walla onions.
***I didn't garnish. Lazy me.


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How Cutting My Workout in 1/2 Changed My Body - 30 Minute Challenge Results/
The 30 Minute Challenge
I created The 30 Minute/30 Day Challenge to see if changing my workouts to higher intensity but 1/2 the time would make a difference.
All of the workouts I did are here.
What Exactly Did I Do?
- I worked out for no more than 30 minutes per day.
- I stopped doing steady state cardio. During the challenge, my cardio consisted of 12 minutes of sprints, a 10 minute jump rope session, or high intensity cardio disbursed throughout my weight lifting sessions.
- I lifted heavy weights.
- I worked out 5-6 times a week (usually 6).
- I ate an average of 2000 calories a day. MOST of the food was clean. I ate veggies, eggs, lean protein, oatmeal, power bars, protein shakes, etc. I did not put any limitations on myself as far as how many carbs I could have per day.
My initial fear was that I would lose all of the progress I had made so far in my working out and eating clean efforts. I was not in the BEST shape of my life going into this challenge but I did feel pretty good about myself.
The Results
They say a picture speaks a thousand words so here's a picture of the results:
So, Did the 30 Minute Challenge Work?
Yes, the 30 Minute Challenge Worked! The Day 30 picture shows a much tighter and toned body. Amazing considering I did 1/2 my workout and ate more than ever!
Will you be next? Try the 30 Day Challenge. All of the workouts are here!
Let me know what you think of this challenge. Will you try it? Are you sold on the 30 minute workout or will you be heading out the door to go do an hour on the treadmill? Old habits die hard!


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CFS2 Pilot's Add-on Headquarters
New Add-ons
CFS2 Aircraft
Section No.1
Section No.2
Section No.3
Section No.4
CFS2 Repaints
CFS2 Missions
CFS2 Panels
CFS1 Section
CFS2 Aircraft
Here you will find dozens of excellent add-on aircraft for CFS2. The main focus of this website is to provide the CFS2 pilot with quality add-on aircraft, but we also provide missions, repaints, etc.
Enter our CFS2 Aircraft Add-on Collection
What's featured here in the Aircraft Section?
Many excellent designers, whom I have found most assisting, friendly, and helpful have given me permission, either through E-mail requests or their notes inside their Readme files, to put their aircraft on my humble website. Most highly featured is the
Heinkel He-177
G4M2 "Betty"
with "Baka" missile (below), and
Fw190 and Ju88 combination.
Ohka missile and G4M2 Betty mothership -
download here
CFS2 Excellence Medal
Note: I make no claim to being a computer graphic artist. Everything I make is, well, lousy yet suiting to the purpose, and this CFS2 Excellence Medal is no different. It has no shiny pictures and its merely a US Civil War military ribbon with "CFS2" pasted into the centre of it, but it will serve its purpose.
I also make no claim to be a "grader" or "connoisseur" of any add-ons, but for truly enjoyable and/or excellent add-ons, I will rarely award this CFS2 Excellence Medal indicating it to be of the greatest quality and performance. Wherever you see this Medal on this website, that means the chosen add-on has been found "excellent" in my and at least one other independant observers' eyes.
The CFS2 Add-on Excellence Medal


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Our Team
Fraser Christie
Associate Director
B. Comm
Fraser is responsible for reviewing and assessing new investment opportunities for Anchorage, as well as assisting portfolio companies with specific turnaround initiatives.
Prior to joining Anchorage, Fraser was an Investment Banking Analyst at Greenhill & Co., where he spent three years in Melbourne working on a number of M&A and corporate advisory transactions in the financial sponsors, consumer retail and general industrial sectors.
Fraser holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Melbourne, majoring in Actuarial Studies.


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Downtown Nyack hosts its monthly art festival with shops and businesses uniting with local artists for an evening of art openings, music, and poetry. This event, and every First Friday of every month, is presented by the Nyack Art Collective (NAC), a member owned and managed non-profit organization comprised of visual artists in the greater Nyack, NY area.
Back to All Events
Earlier Event: July 7Summer Treasures Opening Weekend
Later Event: July 7Reception for Artist of the Month Laura Gurton and Gallery Talk


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8/21/2015 | Sheryl McGlochlin
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• I will communicate with Sheryl and talk to her about any concerns I have prior to leaving on this outing.
• I agree not to hold Live and Thrive LLC, Sheryl McGlochlin, her assistants, or affiliates responsible or liable for my safety.
• I understand that hiking, along with all outdoor adventures can be dangerous and strenuous at times.
• I agree to stop and rest as often as needed.
• I understand that I am invited to do a shortened version of any hiking outing AND will inform Sheryl and/or her assistants of my plans.
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• I agree to abide by Sheryl's guidelines especially on the day of the hike, for my own safety and protection and the safety of others.
• I understand that consulting a physician is strongly recommended before starting any exercise program.
• I agree to attend a short, orientation and get acquainted meeting held 30 minutes in the parking lot before leaving on the outing. Attend the orientation and not the outing, if you prefer.
• I understand that much more information is available on Sheryl's website at liveandthrive.com
Live and Thrive Outdoor Adventure Group Info
• Established February 2003 with continued steady growth
• Consistent hiking group offering 210+ hikes every year!
• Hiking outings held every week of the year: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning


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Alberta Anglican Politicians
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Alberta Anglican Politicians features a series of short biographies of over a century's worth of Anglican politicians. During these men's and women's remarkable lives, all of them at one point of their life have found themselves living in the province of Alberta. They would all later go on to contribute the political system of Alberta and Canada by sitting in the Legislature or the House of Commons.
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When you think of fine dining in Dublin, you think of one place - Shanahan's on the Green. Shanahan's is ideally located beside Stephens Green in Dublin 2 in a beautiful 250 year old Georgian building. A multiple award-winning steak and seafood restaurant, the stunning Shanahan's on the Green features certified Irish angus beef and the freshest of local Irish produce. If you're looking for attentive first class service, superb food and fine wines then Shanahan's on the green is the perfect choice for you.
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Rough Around the Soul by Maria Monroe is NOW LIVE for only 99c!
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Blurb:Gritty. Sexy. Taboo. Melanie Cannon is troubled, desperate, and only eighteen. Taking the fall for a friend, she's forced into a drug education class, which she expects to be boring as hell. Until Detective Jake Beck walks in as her instructor. Jake knows it's a mistake to get involved with a high school senior. But their passion is undeniable. Their bond is the kind that lasts forever. Their connection is more than just lust. Jake's willing to risk it all—even when harsh betrayal and ugly secrets threaten everything.
3.5*/4* read.
My first read by this author. I do love a forbidden taboo romance read although I have to say this was light on the taboo side for me and not as a big a factor as you would expect in a taboo read, at least for me personally. That been said I really enjoyed it it just wasn't what I expected.
Jake is a cop, and when he meets Melanie as her instructor sparks start flying. The chemistry is strong and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Like I've said yes there is a slight taboo side to it but not massivly so that if you are the type of reader who stays away from taboo reads then this would be fine for you aswell.
A quick read I would have really like it to be longer so I could get more depth to the characters, but I still really enjoyed it an will read more from this author.
About the Author: Maria Monroe writes sexy and smart romance, often focusing on new adult characters. Bad boys, especially gruff and sexy ones, are her favorite alpha males to read (and write) about.Her contemporary romance novels include The Rescue, Julian & Lia, Love (Literally), and Afterglow, an apocalyptic love story. Maria has also published two BDSM books, Her Millionaire Master and Kept by the Commanders, through Stormy Night Publications. She enjoys reading, playing Pokemon, building bonfires, drinking wine, sarcasm, hiking, and laughing about inappropriate things. She's from Chicago and currently lives just outside the city with her three awesome kids, two rescue dogs, two rescue cats, and the most supportive husband in the world. You can learn more about her (and her two sisters, who are also romance authors!) at http://www.graffitifiction.com. Connect with Maria: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariamonroeauthor Amazon: http://amzn.to/2nrPVNQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorMaria Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2nfCq2V Website: http://www.graffitifiction.com


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Sep 2014
TV Couch Commandos Intruders | Podcast EP008
September 30, 2014
In TV news this week on Couch Commandos we talk about a new 24 type show from cbs with a female lead in Last Hour. Fox looks at a supernatural ghost hunting TV project. A new comic book series from TNT called Titans with Nightwing aka Batman's' ex Robin. Cw's The Flash brings back a character from the old series to the new. Carrying On with the comic book theme, New characters in Netflix's Daredevil are announced. WB gives more than a snowballs chance in hell to bring DC's Lucifer to our TV screens. Finally cast joiners for Agent Carter and Arrow.
In Winders and Sinners we talk about X-files and Space Above and Beyond Glen Morgan's New BBC America Show Intruders. FX's The Strain Episode "Loved Ones" and Under the Dome's episode "Turn" and the diabolical new Zombie show from Syfy and The Asylum Z-Nation and its premiere episode Puppies And Kittens staring stars Harold Perrineau (Oz, Lost) Tom Everett Scott (Southland, Beauty and the Beast), DJ Qualls (Supernatural).
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22 July 2013
Scientists say that the cutting down of trees in one of the world's largest rainforests has dramatically decreased. A new study shows that deforestation in central Africa's Congo Basin has fallen by about a third since 2000. The study is published in the Royal Society's journal.
Rebecca Morelle
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Sprawling across the heart of Africa, the Congo Basin rainforest is second only to the Amazon in size. And this latest study reveals that it's in far better health than expected.
Using images taken from satellites, researchers tracked how the dense swathes of foliage changed over time. They found that during the 1990s, nearly 3,000 sq km of forest were being felled each year.
But in the decade to 2010 the rate of deforestation slowed. Fewer than 2,000 sq km were lost - an overall decrease of a third.
The scientists believe this is partly down to improved conservation measures. But they also note that the region's economic priorities have changed.
Elsewhere around the world, rainforests are being cleared to make way for agriculture, but in central Africa, a focus on mining and oil has left the Congo Basin more intact.
The scientists say that the Congo Basin plays a key role in storing carbon - and losing areas of it would have a large impact on climate change.
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- sprawling
spreading out in a disorganised way
- swathes
very large areas
- foliage
leaves of different sizes
- priorities
most important things
- cleared
- mining
searching for valuable materials in the ground
- intact
undamaged; in its original condition
- a key role
an important function
- storing carbon
keeping carbon out of the atmosphere
- climate change
variation over time in the world's temperatures and weather patterns


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Nothing beats the thrill of running around a cross-country course! Preparing for all three phases is a big task, but the sense of accomplishment that comes with finishing at event on your dressage scores makes it all worth it.
Eventing welcomes a wide range of competitors from beginners to professional upper level riders. Events held around the country host a variety of levels, and it is never unusual to find yourself warming up alongside an Olympian!
There are seven levels of national competition, which operate under of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and there are four levels of international competition which are under Federation Equestre International (FEI) jurisdiction.
National Levels:
Beginner Novice: Jump Height: 2'7". The Beginner Novice level is designed to introduce green horses and riders to horse trials, combining dressage, cross-country and beginner jumping tests. It is for competitors and horses that have already had experience in schooling competitions in all three disciplines. The entire experience should be safe, inviting and educational to build confidence and a desire to progress.
Novice: Jump Height: 2'11". The Novice level is a continuing introduction to horse trials. It is designed for competitors and horses with some experience at lower levels or for experienced riders and horses new to the sport.
Training: Jump Height: 3'3". The Training level is an elementary examination of competitors and horses with some experience and training.
Modified: Jump Height: 3'5". The Modified level is for the Training level horse with the intent on progressing to the Preliminary level.
Preliminary: Jump Height: 3'7". The Preliminary level is a moderate examination of competitors and horses in a regular training program preparing for International One-Star Events.
Intermediate: Jump Height: 3'9". The Intermediate level is an examination of increasing technical difficulty, preparing competitors and horses for International Two-Star Events.
Advanced: Jump Height: 3'11". The Advanced level is the highest national level of horse trials. It offers tests of significant difficulty designed to prepare competitors and horses for either International Three or Four-Star Events.


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The Eternal Kingdom (Kingdom Visionaries 1, Part 1)
The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty;
The LORD is clothed,
He has girded Himself with strength.
Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved.
Your throne is established from of old;
You are from everlasting. Psalm 93.1, 2
Kingdom confusion
I can think of few Biblical teachings on which it is more important for Christians to be clear than the teaching concerning the Kingdom of God.


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With cabin comforts as standard and powerful engines that produce a surprisingly quiet ride, the Nissan NP300 HARDBODY has the power to rise to any challenge.
Rugged build quality and engineering means the Nissan NP300 HARDBODY can take the most demanding surfaces in its stride. Brutal quality testing of its paintwork, by firing diamond chips at the exterior, along with E-coat anti-rust treatment, ensures it handles the toughest working conditions from flying gravel to extreme humidity.
The Nissan NP300 HARDBODY is the unmistakable legend of the light commercial vehicle market. A thoroughbred workhorse, delivering usable space and utility with ease and building on an already enviable reputation for getting the job done, it continues to offer exceptional return on investment,
The full-length, closed section ladder-type frame with high-tensile-strength steel – stronger than conventional steel – in strategic areas ensures improved structural rigidity.
The increased torsional stiffness helps deliver enhanced performance on and off-road, whatever the load.
The Nissan NP300 Hardbody reigns over loads big and small. Built with extra-strength tailgate chains, double-skinned load box and tailgate, pull-up type tailgate opener and sturdy cargo hooks. No wonder it's the workhorse of choice across the continent.
NP300 HARDBODY is designed to carry almost any load, the reinforced load-box inner panels are grooved to enable the insertion of a board for separate front and rear loading sections, while a horizontal board can also be inserted to divide upper and lower loading decks.
Whether you need the NP300 Hardbody for agriculture, business, fleet or leisure, we have a wide range of industry-specific accessories to help you get the job done.
The NISSAN NP300 HARDBODY's intercooled 2.5 litre common rail turbo diesel engine balances toughness and power with excellent fuel efficiency, delivering 98kW of power and 304Nm of torque.


text: Of course I love weddings full of creative DIY's, crazy fun wedding parties, and rustically gorgeous venues. But backyard, simple weddings have a special place in my heart, especially since Kurtis and I were married in a simple backyard celebration a few years ago. Nicolas and Daria's special day focused on what mattered most to them - time well spent with family and friends - without any of the stress or unnecessary expense. Yay for couples doing their thing and getting married the way they want! These two totally nailed it.P.S. These two opted for only 4 hours of coverage, but they still got a ton of photos. I do offer a lower-priced Collection for backyard ceremonies, elopements and other tiny untraditional weddings like this that don't need me there all day. Fill out the contact form above or email me at email@example.com if you want more info!


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New school opening in 2015
If you cannot download the document/s linked from this page, please contact us and we will provide a copy via the school office.
Please note there are no Annual Reports until 2015 when the school opens.
View copies of our school annual reports.
View our school forms and documents.
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Who is Simon Dymond?
Simon Dymond is a director and editor, working across shorts, promos and commercials.
In 2016, he collaborated with writer and performer Ross Sutherland on the short "Wash Club" through Creative England's iShorts 3. The film played Galway, LSFF & Aesthetica before premiering online via Short Of The Week.
Simon has collaborated with artists and labels including London Grammar, James Blunt, Warner Music and Ministry of Sound as well as directing content for brands including Porsche and Jaguar Land-Rover.
He is currently developing two feature film projects as well as his next short film. Simon's latest music video for Hazey Eyes can be seen here. More information about my work as an editor can be viewed here.
Short Of The Week Premiere's Wash Club here
1. Yes, that is my real name.
2. It's pronounced Diamond, not Dimmond.
3. I am aware that my name rhymes.


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A fan has found a way to cheese the Leviathan Raid on Destiny 2, making the Calus boss battle significantly easier. To long-time followers of the franchise, this may sound a bit familiar. After all, in both previous Destiny games, players have found ways to make the toughest boss battles easier: in the first game, you could make Atheon walk off a cliff; and in The Dark Below, disconnecting your LAN cable at the exact right moment could help defeat Crota.
Destiny 2 has played into fans' curiosity, offering up all sorts of secrets to keep the franchise's fervent following interested: there are several little-known features for committed players to uncover; exotic weapons and armor to locate; a secret room that could tease the future of the franchise; a complicated puzzle that unlocks a secret traveller ball; and, of course, there's an abundance of Easter Eggs just waiting to be found.
Related: 17 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in Destiny 2
However, despite all of that hidden content that fans can work through, players are still searching for ways to cheat the game. And now, a Reddit user named o7yourdesires has uncovered a 'cheese' to help defeat the Leviathan Raid's final boss. Of course, it didn't take long for a video tutorial to show up on YouTube:
To execute this cheat/glitch/cheese, five players must approach Emperor Calus in the throne room. A sixth player must stay by the goblet with the blue flames. Calus will stomp and kill the five that approach him. After that has happened, the sixth player must walk into the blue flames and commit suicide. The wipe countdown will begin, because everyone is dead. When that countdown shows four seconds, the sixth player should press the button to leave and go to orbit (this button will vary by console).
The delay/processing time should mean that the sixth player actually leaves when the clock is between one second and zero. This will implement the cheese. The other five players will respawn. They can invite the sixth player back in. Now that the cheese is in play, none of the additional enemies will spawn. Only Calus will be there, making the raid much easier.
Of course, some players will believe that it isn't ethically correct to cheat your way through such an important raid. Some would argue that it's worth completing the raid fair and square first, before using the cheese on replay run-throughs just for the fun of it. That way, you get to have your cake and eat it too: you can play the game fairly and make the most of its quirky glitches.
NEXT: The Best Destiny 2 Easter Eggs & Game Secrets
Destiny 2 is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.
Sources: Reddit, YouTube [h/t GamesRadar]


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Nature and Cities
Note: If you are ordering multiple copies of this book, please contact our warehouse by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 877-526-3257 for a shipping quote.
"In their new book, editors Frederick Steiner, FASLA, George Thompson, and Armando Carbonell have made complex ideas about urban ecological design incredibly accessible. They make a convincing argument that 'ecological literacy' is an 'essential base' for anyone involved in urban planning and design today. There are 17 thought-provoking essays from leading landscape architects and planners from around the world."
— DIRT Best Books of 2016 (American Society of Landscape Architects)
Named one of the American Society of Landscape Architects' Best Books of 2016, Nature and Cities asserts that ecologically based urban designs and plans are essential as the world urbanizes and the effects of climate change grow more severe. In this collection of essays, leading international landscape architects, architects, city planners, and urban designers explore the economic, environmental, and public health benefits of integrating nature more fully into cities and of linking ecological information to actions across many scales, communities, and regions. The book builds upon the premise of Ecological Design and Planning, also edited by George F. Thompson and Frederick R. Steiner (Wiley, 1997).
Read an excerpt from the book by the editors of Nature and Cities.
Susannah Drake's chapter, WPA 2.0: Beauty, Economics, Politics, and the Creation of Twenty-First Century Public Infrastructure, is also available to read in its entirety.
Table of Contents
George F. Thompson, Frederick R. Steiner, and Armando Carbonell
The Landscape Today and the Challenges Ahead
James Corner
The Ecological Imagination: Life in the City and the Public Realm
Richard Weller
The City Is Not an Egg: Western Urbanization in Relation to Changing Conceptions of Nature
Anne Whiston Spirn
The Granite Garden: Where Do We Stand Today?
Charles Waldheim
The Landscape Architect as Urbanist of Our Age
Kongjian Yu
Creating Deep Forms in Urban Nature: The Peasant's Approach to Urban Design
Elizabeth K. Meyer
Sustaining Beauty: The Performance of Appearance Design
Jose Alminaña and Carol Franklin
Creative Fitting: Toward Designing the City as Nature
Forster Ndubisi
Adaption and Regeneration: A Pathway to New Urban Places
Danilo Palazzo
The Role of Utopia in Ecological Planning and Design
Susannah Drake
WPA 2.0: Beauty, Economics, Politics, and the Creation of Twenty-First Century Public Infrastructure
Timothy Beatley
New Directions in Urban Nature: The Power and Promise of Biophilic Cities and Blue Urbanism
Kate Orff
Gardening the Bay: Participatory Frameworks for Ecological and Economic Change
Nina-Marie E. Lister
Resilience Beyond Rhetoric in Urban Design
Chris Reed
Projective Ecologies in Urban Design and Planning
Kristina Hill
Form Follows Flows: Systems, Design, and the Aesthetic Experience of Ecological Change
Laurie Olin
Water, Nature in Cities, and the Art of Landscape Design
Frederick R. Steiner, George F. Thompson, and Armando Carbonell
Afterword: Prospects for Urban Ecological Design and Planning
"The beautiful photographs and lush design of Nature and Cities mask a radical and revolutionary set of ideas from some of the world's most insightful and intelligent landscape architects and urbanists. Brilliantly curated and edited, these essays offer fresh ideas about how to integrate our understanding of the human condition and the health, vitality, and sustainability of the planet."
—Darren Walker, Ford Foundation, President
"This important and beautiful book signals an exciting maturation of the linkage between ecological science and the theory and practice of urban design. The essayists, who represent both long-standing pioneers and new leaders in landscape architecture and planning, suture the urban and natural together, based on sound understanding of urban ecology. The integration is illustrated with innovative designs and plans that document the power and ethical need for the ecological turn in metropolitan design."
—Steward T. A. Pickett, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Distinguished Senior Scientist


text: Previously I posted scans of Australian cartoonist Terry Murphy's work on Sky Hawk comics on the Pikitia tumblr. These featured ink wash splash panels alongside black and white linework. The collection of Avian Tempest comics featured below largely eschew linework and are rendered in moody ink washes well suited to the wartime adventures and quite uncommon from other Australian comics of the era.


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Computer Issues
The Geek Squad is supposed to be here this morning to fix my computer issues. My desktop has gone down and until I get that fixed, my videos are in a black hole. I am hoping that they can recover the video that I already had edited and ready to post on my blog. Keep checking back! I hope to have some crafting inspiration for you soon!