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You may find it hard to relate to others verbally, Aries. You may have everything figured out in your head, but the words get in the way as soon as you share your ideas. Talking with someone else may add confusion instead of clarity to the situation. The other person's energy seems to affect your perceptions. Stay grounded despite your frustration.
You may be coming to a point of reckoning in something you set into motion years ago, Taurus. This is a time of hard work when you may need to either salvage the mess you've created or start reaping the wonderful rewards of the success you've become. Your ego is wrapped up in this scenario. You may be frustrated by people wasting your time with problems that seem insignificant.
Your thoughts may be scattered and confused, Gemini, especially regarding responsibilities that are important to you. You need to be disciplined and focused, but frivolous chatter may fill your brain. This kind of mental muddle limits you in many situations, making it difficult to express what you feel. Ask someone who knows you well to help you make sense out of these thoughts.
There's a chance that incredible luck will befall you, Cancer, but nothing will come without hard work on your part. Don't expect someone else to hand you the treasure chest. You have the map in your hand, so follow it. Once you start, you may realize that you're much closer than you think. It's up to you to make the journey. There's a great deal of help for you along the way.
You may feel like someone's trying to pin you down before you start, Leo. Perhaps these obstacles are self-imposed. Maybe you're restricting yourself from doing the things you want to do because you're afraid they won't work out. This fear of failure is the pain you feel. Overcoming it is the first step. If you try and fail, you'll be no worse off than if you never try at all.
Things should be running smoothly for you, Virgo, and you'll accomplish a lot with surprisingly little effort. Although there may not be any Earth-shattering developments, you should find that things go well. Maybe you won't win the lottery today, but the few dollars you invest now will turn into megabucks later. Be patient. Success may not come overnight, but it will come.
You may feel like you're being tested in some way, Libra, like you're on trial and must defend yourself, including what you believe and how you operate. This feeling is unsettling, but soon you'll realize that it's strengthening in many ways. Questioning your behavior patterns is healthy, so open up in a way that you may not have considered before.
Your vitality is low. It may be difficult to fight adversity, Scorpio. Try not to get discouraged. Instead, realize that this is part of the natural cycle. Awareness of your energy patterns is half the battle. Don't force yourself into feeling something you don't. It's important that you not overexert yourself or take on more responsibilities than you can handle.
You may find it hard to admit that you can't do everything, Sagittarius. There are some jobs that you aren't cut out to do. Why pretend when a better option would be to delegate the task to someone else? If you don't feel a strong connection with something or someone, don't force it. Pretending that you're capable of something will only cause frustration for you and everyone else.
Your hard work is paying off in ways that may not be noticeable to you now, Capricorn. Things are flowing naturally, and you seem to have all your responsibilities under control. You may not be aware that this is so since it's easier to see when something's wrong than when something's going well. Take time to appreciate the incredible things you've created for yourself thanks to all your effort.
You may feel like it's your responsibility to take care of everyone, Aquarius. If you love someone, your brain translates this into thinking that you need to be the caretaker. If you don't take someone under your wing, maybe you see yourself as selfish or unkind. Dismiss this notion. Other people's feelings aren't your responsibility. Don't let another's well-being become your project.
There are opportunities for achievement, so stay open to new energy coming your way, Pisces. If you don't turn at these fortuitous junctions, you may never find this spot in the road again. What comes your way may not be a pot of gold, but it will certainly be the rainbow that leads you to it. If nothing else, you'll find opportunities that strengthen your spirit, preparing you for adversity later.


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So she decided to meet herself,
in the wilderness of her own mind.
And she delved deep into the murky waters there.
She foraged through swamps and jungles.
She dipped into creeks and waded through streams.
After each adventure though,
she seemed to end up where she had previously begun.
Perhaps a little more calloused.
Perhaps a little more muscled.
Perhaps even a bit more tender in places too.
It made her realize,
it was in fact the journey that was the goal.
For the end destination always seemed to be the same.
As far as she had travelled,
she still ended up right here.
Arriving at the quiet place of stillness that sits between her heart and her head.
So she finally acknowledged the value in what was happening now.
And the goal slipped out the passenger window each time she drove to a new place.
And she got it.
This was it.
This was what she had been birthed for.
It wasn't to be something more.
It was to give value to what was here,
to what was her,
and to what still remained a mystery.
So she let the safari of life just be.
And she became okay with the in-between.
For nowhere was where she was headed...
Because somewhere special was already here.

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A million people will be jobless for more than a year by the end of 2012, suggests a new report from the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR).
The report indicated that another 107,000 people would be added to the existing number of 962,000 unemployed by the end of 2012 which would be the highest in 17 years.
The thinktank's statistics have come at a time when around 800 posts are being affected by job loss announcements.
"Long-term unemployment is the hidden crisis of the slowest ever economic recovery in the UK. While the youth contract is designed to help young people out of work for more than a year, the Work Programme has only been able to secure employment for about a third of jobseekers on the programme," the Press Association quoted Tony Dolphin, the IPPR's Chief Economist as saying.
The report also shows, those who lose their jobs generally finds another job quickly whereas the ones who are unemployed for a longer time are unable to comprehend the job market hence face risk of permanent unemployment.
There will not be any good news until mid 2013 as the unemployment rate is not going to fall before that, according to Dolphin.
"On current progress, just two-thirds of people out of work for a year will not get work in the following two years. Government policy is not keeping pace with joblessness," Dolphin added.
Dolphin also suggests that the government should help the long-term unemployed by guaranteeing them with minimum wages in local government or in voluntary sector.
However, the Department of Work and Pensions spokesperson said the times are tough but at the same time, jobs are also available and Jobcentre Plus is taking 10,000 vacancies every day, reported the Press Association.
"We still face a long road before we overcome the economic challenges ahead. The Work Programme plays a vital role in helping people get the right support and training so they can take up those available opportunities, and through the Youth Contract we are spending 1 billion GBP to create opportunities for nearly half a million young people over the next three years," the PA has quoted the spokesman as saying.


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Are you considering a charity partnership for your business?
Deki delivers microloans to entrepreneurs in developing countries, enabling these entrepreneurs to start or develop a business and work themselves out of poverty.
Your business support will help Deki entrepreneurs:
- Provide their family with more than one meal a day
- Access clean water
- Send their children to school and help secure their futures
How would a partnership work?
We believe that a successful corporate-charity partnership works well when it enhances your reputation, aligns with your business values and enables us to help lift more people out of poverty in the developing world.
In return for a monthly gift of your choice, you can expect to receive all or some of these items from Deki:
- A Deki account where you can see all the entrepreneurs that your company has funded and know exactly where all of your money has gone
- Monthly certificate of thanks
- A quarterly thank you on Deki social media
- A quarterly blog for your staff, with case studies, photos and Deki loan impact facts
- Your logo on our corporate partners' page
- One social media campaign promoting your company to Deki lenders, once a year*
- A member of the Deki team will visit the corporate sponsor's team once a year to talk about Deki*
*for businesses that support Deki with a monthly gift of £300 or more
In return, we ask you to:
- Give a regular monthly gift where 50% goes to lending and 50% to operational costs
- Communicate monthly about Deki to their staff – content provided by Deki
We welcome any opportunity to discuss partnership ideas with you, contact us to arrange a meeting or telephone call at your convenience - firstname.lastname@example.com. Or call the Deki team on 0117 942 8970.
Our corporate partnerships allow us to continue transforming lives
According to our 2016/17 annual report:
- Deki loans transformed 11,724 lives in just 12 months
- £462,440 lent this year compared with £260,530 in the previous year
- 70% of our loans go to women
- 64% of our loans help those in farming and those selling food in markets
Click here to see case studies about some of the people Deki are helping.
By partnering with Deki you will join our existing partners.
Deki's corporate partnerships are key to our success.
Your business can help an entrepreneur create their own business. A monthly donation will help us to continue transforming lives and creating better futures.


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WELD Artist of the Week: Matt Alexander
Career: Web Designer
Website: Digitonik.com | MyPuppyIsCuter.com
Mantra: Do what you love. Be obsessed. Never quit.
Interview by: Kristin Read
We're all web-obsessed, but what made you obsessed with re-designing the web? Why this career path?
I stumbled into design out of boredom. I was living with my brother out in Texas country, with only my computer and a tireless brain. It was then that I discovered some web development blogs and had an idea about a website (rockmosh.com) where rock fans could gather together. I basically fumbled my way through the coding to set it up. Once it was live, I started wondering if I could get paid to do this as a living . . . So I tried. A month after setting up my own site, I found an ad on Craigslist looking for a web designer. I was hired, and for a year-and-a-half the head developer taught me Wordpress, and I dabbled in design and Photoshop. The startup eventually went under and I diverted my attention to design after I discovered the need for cleaner, simpler styled themes. I've been making a living at that for the last five years.
Owning and maintaining your own website is a new concept for you. How did you manage that whilst running a successful web design company?
For the past few years, I've focused on utilizing my online connections to promote my business, as opposed to focusing on a personal website. Given the nature of my work, I don't really have "clients"—I have a product, and a customer base that consumes that product. And since I have vendors selling my work, it has worked out well. Also, I've found that in this business, word of mouth has a much greater impact on my success. So when I launch something new, my product enthusiasts faithfully promote my work . . . I'm just now working on my own site to establish personal branding, teach others how to do what I do, offer tips, etcetera.
Share with me one of the strongest truths that you cling to on a daily basis.
I didn't have the easiest of upbringings. That being said, I find a great deal of motivation in making sure I don't find myself in that position again. Every time I think about giving up, I'm reminded of those moments . . . I want to be able to provide for my family in big ways, and that's what keeps me going. As an entrepreneur you have a great opportunity/responsibility to make a difference, AND take awesome, random road trips.
Tell me about your pup and how it has influenced your web presence.
I come up with these random ideas all the time, and occasionally I'll act on them. I kept coming across these dog/cute animal websites, and decided I wanted to get in on it. I bought mypuppyiscuter.com and started posting pictures. I'm trying to get into the market of people who like cute stuff. Eventually, I'll have spinoff's of this site as soon as traffic picks up . . . So far, so good.
What was life like pre-WELD? What brought you here? How has it shaped you?
It all started when I wanted to break away from the suburbs. So I took a risk and moved to Dallas. I realized very quickly that I needed a place to call "home" amongst a group of creatives. I went online looking for a co-working space in Dallas, found WELD, checked it out and joined the same day. Before coming here, I never took pictures. Now I do. I've also partnered with other WELDERS to develop design themes, and am now transitioning to an office with Zencash (a business I truly believe in). Doors keep opening all around me and I'm just grateful to be a part.
I hear you used to race cars? Did you build them as well? I feel like that's a rare known fact about you given your choice of transportation at the moment, yes?
At age 16, I was working crazy hours at Walmart to buy my own car. I saved up $1,000, went to a junkyard, and bought my first car for $900. A friend of mine owned a body shop and helped me restore the car. Once it was repaired, I started dabbling in the motorsport, drifting. I did that for a few years semi-professionally. Unfortunately, my car wasn't practical for Dallas driving, so I ended up with my current car, where I can still off road and play! But don't worry—Racing will be back soon enough!
Do you have an end goal in mind professionally you're trying to get to? How can others help you get there?
I've just now reached a point in my life where I've started thinking and planning ahead. Essentially, my end goal is to be the sole proprietor of a business that allows creatives to work, create freely, and excel in their fields—That's as far as I've gotten at the moment . . . And I want to be able to buy my mom a house—all that kind of good stuff.
When you're not at work, where are you at play?
Have you heard of Wine Wednesday's at my place?! . . . If you haven't been, don't miss the chance to come again!


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Columbus Alive just did an amazing article on Glenwood Apartments and Lacey Moore (Property Manager) for the 2017 Rural Development Property of the Year Platinum Award.
Frank told Kevin Lynch, staff writer for Columbus Alive, "Since we purchased Glenwood Apartments in 2010, our staff is dedicated to improvements both inside and outside of the property and providing excellent programs for our residents."
Congratulations Lacey and the whole team at Glenwood Apartments!
See the full article here - http://www.columbusalive.com/news/20171008/millersburgs-glenwood-apartments-receive-award
Click here to see the Twitter post.


text: Dont Forget to Care for Your Air Conditioner This Winter in Waldorf Published on November 16, 2015 While the environment is still dropping in Waldorf, it's about time to think about preparing your air conditioner for the off season. Whether it's with air conditioner service or by taking a few easy steps before the temperatures drop one last time, you can help ensure your air conditioner is primed to perform properly when it heats up again. Now is the time to consider scheduling routine air conditioner service. Do it while it's still reasonable, and not when the temperatures drop in Waldorf. Scheduling a Precision Tune-Up now can help you handle a variety of essential air conditioner service and safety checks if needed, such as the inspection of electrical connections, equipment cleaning and changing your air filter —just to name a handful.Ponder adding foam pipe covers for any of your unprotected exterior pipes. Foam pipe covers can be a big help in protecting your pipes from freezing when the temperatures go down.Clear the area around your air conditioner to make sure there isn't debris or leaves that could diminish the performance of your air conditioner or the technician doing your air conditioner service. This is something you can do throughout the year, so work to keep two to three feet of space around the air conditioner free from debris. These are just a few tips to help you get your air conditioner ready for some downtime this season. With seasons shifting, it's critical to keep your unused system in mind so that it can start strong when you start utilizing it when it warms up. Feel free to give us a call at 301-747-3140 or schedule an appointment with us online to learn about our air conditioner service. Back To BlogContact Us


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DIAKRIT was well represented at the first Asian instalment of the Property Portal Watch conference, based out of Singapore. As one of the leading providers of high-end visualizations and rich media content for property portals worldwide, DIAKRIT's VP of Portal Sales Matthew Campbell was invited to discuss & present to an audience of over 100 top real estate executives how DIAKRIT's visualizations and rich media content are helping property portals enhance the overall quality of listings, thereby improving the level of interaction with the listing and the overall lead quality while providing property portals with new and untapped revenue streams.
Establishing partnerships with strategic companies who have vast networks of clients on each of their local markets is a central part of DIAKRIT's global expansion plans. The Property Portal Watch conference draws top executives from such companies from all around the world, and our presence at these conferences has once again opened our eyes to new and exciting opportunities to continue to expand in both established and emerging markets.Go back


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I made a Piktochart explaining what I synthesized from my research. Feel free to check it out at the link below:
What's wrong with our School Lunches? What to reform and how to do it. by Evan McNall
Comment what you think about school lunches in America.
What's Wrong with our School Lunches? by Evan is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.


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2018 Impact Report
2012-2017 Impact Report
To inspire change through outdoor adventures that engage individuals with world challenges.
A world where communities give themselves in service, creating awareness and support for social issues across the globe.
Letter from the Board President, Ben Shasby.
The past year has been an exciting one for Chooda! We hired our first paid employee and welcomed several new board members, while saying goodbye and thank you to a few long standing board members. We are thrilled to to be taking Chooda to the next level strategically and believe that we are now poised to get there.
This year will see our 7th Bike Zambia event, where we have 35 riders dedicating themselves to raising awareness and funds for some of our incredible partners in Zambia. We are excited to report that Bike Zambia 2018 is already off to a great start, with riders raising over $65,000 of our $140,000 goal! We have a strong contingent from Southern California and we are excited to see the ripple effect of people that are interested in Bike Zambia from outside our original Bay Area roots.
2018 will be a critical year for us, and is shaping up to be full of successes and challenges. Given our unique position as a nonprofit, we want to clarify how we serve our communities. We know the growth our riders experience through this journey and that the awareness they gain surrounding critical world challenges can shape a future life of service. With this focus, we are working diligently to secure funding to enable future years of amazing experiences that make a substantial impact worldwide.
Please enjoy this report and recognize that we couldn't do it without you. Thank you to all our supporters and riders over the years who have made Chooda what it is today.
Best wishes,
7 NGO's directly impacted
2040 miles biked
127 participants
57 flat tires
summary of expenses
Total revenue: $773,760
total expenditure: $712,812
"I love to challenge myself, and I am passionate about engaging with the world to improve the lives of others. Bike Zambia gave me the opportunity to do both!".
Ben, Bike Zambia Participant 2016


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Five Excuses That Don't Hold Water When it Comes to Early Fire Sprinkler Installation/
There are five common excuses for why construction sites don't install sprinklers. It could be that they cost too much money, or the construction company has never had need of them before; they could be seen as a waste of time, there's already a clear fire prevention plan in place, or they don't want to run the risk of accidental discharge.
While these excuses may have some merit, there is always greater reason to ensure added protection during your build by considering sprinkler installation early on in the construction process.Read More


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Based in Germany, chief editor for High Performance, contributor of many US magazines, book author, crossing the Atlantic many times a year to document all 2-wheel events, Horst Roesler is a very hardworking famous
photographer "motographer" that I count among my good friends of the industry (he is also the only one to be able to jump with his camera above a custom motorcycle to show you he is happy to shoot it. See pic. of Horst flying above one of my bikes!). But the reason of this post is not friendship, but his recently released new book "" already a 5-star best seller on Amazon. Bonneville is the great white emptiness in the middle of the Utah desert where 150 bikes make the salt their home for one week each year in September to break the Land Speed Records in several categories. Bikers have always been interested in Bonneville. But the release of the movie "The Fastest Indian" had for effect to amplify this interest for the bikes, for the limitless salt, for the sunburned faces of the crews and riders. Several years in a row, Horst Roesler spent time in Bonneville interviewing the racers, capturing in pictures the bikes, the passion and motivation of all these men trying to reach the self-imposed goal of trying to ride faster than anyone else. High quality photography bound as a hardcover book. 129 pages.


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There is a wait and you don't show up.
Never appear in dreams as promised.
There is no other side. Nothing
happens, you said, nothing.
I think of you when a crow caws,
a voice that reminded you steadily of Robert Plant.
And I remember your zebras
because what would be the point in riding a horse through purgatory.
The zebra looks cooler, you said and all the little girls would be jealous.
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Troy and I went on a random day date today! We started at Big Earl's Greasy Eats in Cave Creek, Arizona, for my favorite veggie burger of ALL time and a strawberry milkshake! I love random day dates/date nights because I feel like we always make the best memories. It ends up being more about us and our connection than about what we're doing.
I posted this photo earlier today and asked what your favorite random date ideas and here's what you said:
Drive-In Movie
Camping Under the Stars
Take-Out on the Beach to Watch the Sunset
Game Night at Home
No-Plan Back Roads Driving
Hike to the Top of a Mountain to Watch the Sunset
Hot Cocoa in the Middle of No-Where
What are some of your favorite random date ideas? I'd love to know! I'm kinda tired of the dinner and a movie thing and want to do something different!


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In Paris France
Photos from holland
First win ! Party Time
Hi from holland . Had a great day visiting the World War Two battlefields and a cheese and clog making factory. Our matches were great with the highlight a thrilling 4-3 win over the locals played with great spirit. We are now heading out to a local go kart track for the Wanderers Australia Grand Prix !
Amsterdam !
We have all arrived into holland safe and well. More updates after our first game
Match day three
Had a great day today. We came second but all played really well with the highlight being a 6-5 thriller in the men's game
More updates when we reach Holland!
Match 2
We played last night and went down by one goal in each game . Great effort everyone ...now off to the premier league soccer
Day 3 - match 1
Hi all from a foggy smoggy England. A great morning at Windsor castle meeting the queen with the highlight of Monique nearing being shot by a soldier for not getting out of the way
Our first matches tonight were played in unusually cold conditions with frozen Aussies playing against the English running around saying it was "mild " !
Our First Ladies went down to a very good team 2-0, the men had a great game going down 3-2, and our second grade girls playing in the late game coming second in a 2-1 defeat. A great game all round ! More updates soon ! All well and smiling !
London Day 2
Hi everyone...we are all well in anticipation for our first matches tonight. A great start to the tour with some going to see the band daughtry and getting to meet them backstage ! Last night most of the group headed to the fantastic musical les miserables. More updates and photos soon !
London Day 1
Hi everyone. We have all arrived into London safe and have been spending the day touring some of the highlights of the city. Some of us are heading out to see US band Daughtry who are playing just down the road. More updates soon !
Ready to Go !
Stay tuned for all the highlights and results as they come to hand !


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by Robyn M. Perrin
You could say that my business partner and I know each other pretty well. We've been together since 1993, when we met on my first day of college. Cycling has played a big part in our lives. We started road biking on a whim when a college buddy invited us to a charity bike tour, and felt invincible after finishing 50 km on a hot Midwestern day. Eventually we trained longer and harder, and in 2003 we decided to race as a tandem team.
Which, of course, necessitated a new bike. She was a beauty. Gleaming white with black letters and longer than a subcompact car, we named her Bessie in honor of her bovine lines. She must have felt a kinship with the Holsteins on the farms we passed.
And oh, she was fast. Two people on one bike makes for difficult hill climbs, but on flat terrain Bessie flew. Descents were an exercise in total exhilaration mixed with complete concentration.
It was an amazing summer. We traveled all over Wisconsin, biking nearly every weekend. We won a few races, some due to luck and some due to skill. We hauled up hills, tucked tightly onto Bessie's back, and used code words for calling out tactics. And we learned from other cyclists – when to surge ahead, when to hang back, how to lead a paceline.
It was awesome.
I wish I could show you a photo. But other than a couple of distant shots snapped by a friend, there aren't any.
After all, you can't photograph yourself when you are on a bike. There's no scarcity of images in my head: landscapes, fellow cyclists, sunsets. But mental images are impossible to share. And in time, they fade.
It was a turning point in our lives. The next year, our first daughter was born, and we stepped back from competition. But as Clint devoted more of his creative energy to photography, he said, "I'd like to specialize in photographing subjects that are passionate about what they do. I want to do something that just feels…totally true."
I smiled. He'd already been photographing local bike races, and the images immediately evoked memories of our competitive season. Somehow he had captured the intensity and aesthetics of sports in a way that made me re-live it again. The idea of helping athletes share their dedication, joy, and energy was irresistible.
And so Focal Flame Photography was born. Our initial focus is custom sports photography for athletes of all ages and every level. Because we know first-hand that behind every athlete, there's a tale to tell.
That's our story. What's yours?


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Apple is supposed to release a new 128GB iPad 4.
Apple is likely to start the release of new products in 2013 with a 128GB iPad 4. This is according to 9to5Mac who received a the SKUs of the new 128GB iPad 4 with Retina display. The new 128GB iPad will come in black or white and there is also a edu package containing 10 iPads.
The new "Ultimate" iPad is likely targeted at business and goverment agencies.


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About Cymbet
Cymbet Corporation is a Private company based in Minnesota USA. Formed in 2000 the team have invested in new Solid State Battery technology and created over 90 patents with their eco friendly rechargeable concepts making them the leader in this energy storage market and inspiring new ideas for medical, sensor, RFiD, Industrial control and battery powered devices, ideal for the internet of things and wearable technology.
Cymbet solid state batteries utilise semiconductor fabrication processes to produce a unique rechargeable energy storage device with no liquids, gels, or harmful chemicals and is produced in two factories in the USA. These products also comply with ROHS + WEEE Regulations.
EnerChip devices have the unique capability to be packaged as a standard semiconductor component or as a bare die co-packaged with other integrated circuits.
Cymbet Line Card
Cymbet Application Notes
Cymbet Videos


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Pacific Beach is more than just bars and happy hours, it's home to an eclectic coastal cuisine and it's your chance to discover it on June 2, 2009, according to Yelp.com.
The Coast of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk will offer over 20 delicious restaurants such as the Firehouse American Eatery and Lounge, the Pacific Beach Shore Club, ra-ka-de-ka Fresh Thai Kitchen, Kafe Yen, Tony Roma's, Gringo's Cantina, The Atoll, Zanzibar Cafe, and many more are participating.
Bahia Belle will provide mini bay cruises from the Catamaran as well. The event is $20 and proceeds will help keep Pacific Beach clean.


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Evan Williams Black Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1L
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Evan Williams is a smooth, easy to drink Bourbon named after Evan Williams who, in 1783, opened Kentucky's first commercial distillery along the banks of the Ohio River. Many years and barrels later, we're still producing Bourbon with the same time-honored methods that Evan Williams did years ago. Evan Williams Black is 86 proof and aged far longer than we are required to by law. That proof and age leads to a Bourbon that we are proud of, made our way, and that is always rich, smooth, and full of character. Color: Medium amber. Nose: Light with deep vanilla and mint. Taste: Notes of oak, brown sugar and caramel. Finish: Medium to long.
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We work regularly with hotel groups such as Marriott, Novotel, Best Western, Von Essen, Village and Holiday Inn, as well as individual hotels such as the Celtic Manor Resort and the St Davids Hotel and Spa. We also serve many leisure centres, luxury spa retreats, caravan and holiday villages and apartment complexes
We install brand new pools and entire leisure suites, as well as new plant and equipment. We also act in a service, maintenance and refurbishment capacity.
We can design and create a leisure suite for you, incorporating sauna, steam, spa, plunge pool, salt room, caldarium, laconium and other treatments. We also replace or refurbish saunas, plant equipment and spas, and install new steam rooms and alternative therapy rooms. For any commercial project, please call us so we can help and advise you from the start.
We have six full-time engineers, with a combined experience of over 90 years, fully trained on all aspects of our work. We carry out a great deal of commercial plant room maintenance, sauna and steam maintenance and spa maintenance, and will be happy to provide a quotation.
We supply and install heating and ventilation equipment, pool filters, heaters, pumps and more. We carry out regular maintenance on Topline, Prominent, Seko, Bayrol and Stranko dosing systems, and carry a large range of spares.


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MALIBU, Calif. (KTLA) — If you were in the Malibu area on Thursday night, you may have felt a little jolt.
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported around 11 p.m. Thursday.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter was just six miles from Malibu Beach, and nine miles from Agoura Hills.
The quake was felt across the Westside as well as the South Bay and parts of Ventura County.
It was followed by several aftershocks, the largest measuring 2.7.
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There is a big potential for the hotel industry to rethink business models and services aiming to reduce the consumption and increase the sustainability of the hotel experience. A new research project shows that sustainability in the sector is more than saved kilowatt hours – it is as much about the combined care for the environment and for the guest.
The hotel industry is often associated with large energy consumption, food waste, carbon emissions and lots of chemicals for washing and cleaning, but many Danish hotels encounter an increasing number of hotel and conference guests that request more sustainable solutions from their accommodations.
A research project "Green change of the hotel industry" has been initiated to explore the value guests experience while staying at more sustainable hotels. At the same time the project is investigating whether guests can be engaged in the environmental efforts of the hotels, and thereby get new experiences with sustainability habits to bring back home.
HORESTA (Danish Association for the Hotel and Restaurant Industry), Aarhus University and the Alexandra Institute, together with the hotel chain, Guldsmeden Hotels, and the hotel, Green Solution House are documenting the positive effects of being an environmentally friendly hotel - both externally towards the guests and internally towards the employees.
The results from the research project show that care for the guests, communication at eye level and involvement of employees in the green transition are just some of the areas the hotels must focus on in order to succeed with the green transition. If it is done with personality, credibility and conviction, the project shows that sustainability and the green touch are parameters where a hotel can differentiate itself positively.
The extent of travels, international conferences and overnight stays have increased significantly and will continue to rise. This development helps to increase profits, create more jobs and new business opportunities for the hotel industry. The development has, however, a downside. "More domestic and foreign hotel guests and tourists can provide increased environmental impact, unless it is done in a smarter way. It is therefore important that just the hotel industry develops and improves its services in direction of more green solutions and alternatives", says Mikal Holt Jensen, Green Key National Operator and Environmental Manager at HORESTA.
At the hotel chain, Guldsmeden Hotels, the green path has been quite a natural way to go, tells PR and communications manager Kirsten Aggersborg: "We are in an industry that is not exactly known for being green leaders, and for that reason we think that we should have extra focus on this issue. Therefore, our whole concept is built on sustainability and the idea that we are doing more good than harm in relation to our environment. We feel that we can stand up for all the choices we make, even in relation to biodegradable garbage bags, the purchase of recycled furniture, offering almost 100% organic food, etc. When you operate a hotel it means at the end of the day many garbage bags, a lot of furniture and many croissants." Kirsten Aggersborg explains that Guldsmeden Hotels have joined the research project to know more about the value that their environmental efforts give: "We can already see that the actions we do are perceived very positively by the visitors and provides them with the knowledge that we care for them as well as for the environment. We can see that our ideas work, and it is deeply motivating", she says while underlining that it is an ambition for the hotel chain to bring the new knowledge to others in the hotel industry.
The results from the research project also show that the management must take the lead in the green transition, as this commitment is crucial to pave the way for the green initiatives. Once the environmental thought and line are imbedded among the employees, they will naturally take the next steps. The motivation of the employees in relation to the involvement and ownership in the environmental solutions is a key requirement for successful green transition. At the same time, the sustainable initiatives which are initiated must not be finger pointing towards the guests, but should instead be seen as an environmental care that the hotels are showing their guests. The director of the Green Solution House and partner in the project, Trine Richter, also strongly agree with this point: "At our location, guests are not met with demanding signs about turning off the light or using fewer towels. It all runs behind the scenes so our guests are not bothered with facts about wastewater and carbon quotas - unless they ask. Because in that case we will be happy to tell about all our sustainable initiatives", says Trine Richter. Green Solutions House has special rooms showing use of energy for particularly interested guests. And there are actually a number of very guests at the hotel interested in environmental issues!
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Update to Professional Problems
I emailed the credentialing center and explained my situation, that I was a military spouse living overseas without an opportunity to work, etc. It took a couple of weeks for them to reply, and when it came, it consisted of only four sentences which went a little something like this:
You must meet the 1,000 hour practice requirement within the given time frame.
There are no clauses, extensions or exceptions.
You must submit your application 1 year before it expires.
You can get the hours by working or volunteering.
That's it.
They might as well have said F-you, you're screwed lady.
Living overseas, the only TV we have is AFN. I cant tell you how many commercials Ive seen that say how the government and businesses are doing anything and everything they can for military members and their spouses to keep them gainfully employed. Seeing those is like rubbing salt in an open wound. My next step is to call the credentialling center and actually speak to someone about this. Preferably not the lady who emailed me.
I went ahead and reapplied for practicing privileges at the hospital here and was accepted, so I can legally work or volunteer. Now I just need a nanny to keep M 7-8 hours a day 2-3 days a week. Oh, and she needs to be weaned from breast feeding. And because of our crazy schedule, I wouldnt be able to start until July..... This is getting complicated.
So that's where we stand as of now. Im going to make the phone call soon and plead my case. Hopefully Ill get someone with a sympathetic ear who can help me.
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- Jen said...
Oh gosh, girl! Not cool. I hear you about wanting to help spouses, my options here are very limited. I wish I was closer, I would gladly take care of Miss M for a few days a week :)
- March 22, 2012 at 3:35 AM
- Preppy Girl Meets World said...
Good luck sweetie. I know how much the job situation here sucks. T is not deploying this summer so I'll be staying in Germany. If you need someone to watch M during the day, I will gladly help you out.
- March 22, 2012 at 8:10 AM
- Chantal said...
Oh that does sound complicated. I hope it works out!!
- March 22, 2012 at 9:21 AM
- Jenn said...
UGH that email response just makes you wanna STRANGLE somebody, doesn't it?! I hope that you do get someone who possesses a heart when you call. Praying for good results!!
- March 22, 2012 at 10:56 AM
- Natalia said...
Wow, talk about not moving an inch. I would definitely call, and then write a letter to my congress person and Michelle Obama! I'm glad you have a place to work, even if it's not an ideal situation. Hopefully it works out OK!
- March 22, 2012 at 2:11 PM
- Jessica Lynn said...
This makes me INCREDIBLY mad, so I can only imagine how furious you are. I will absolutely write an email or a blog post or whatever I need to do to help you out. Like Natalia said above, I just saw (on AFN) Michelle Obama talking about how much she's trying to do for the military. She (or her people) need...no...HAVE to hear about this. If it's happening to you can you imagine how many others it's happening to as well? I'm totally serious. If you write a letter/email to anyone, let us know so we can do the same.
- March 22, 2012 at 3:20 PM
- Mrs. K said...
Do we need to get Justice for Kendra trending on Twitter, Blogs, and such? I'll do it!! :)
- March 22, 2012 at 5:30 PM
- Casey said...
Complete bull crap. I'm so sorry you have to go through this! If I lived just a hour closer, I'd be happy to watch baby girl for you! Praying these people come to their senses!
- March 23, 2012 at 4:58 AM
Just absolutely unreal :( I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I know we talked about this in passing, but if you don't think I'm a super psycho once we meet and we end up living not too far apart, I'd love to nanny for you. I really hope this situation works out.
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Introducing Amazon Art, original works of art right at your fingertips. Now you can buy an Andy Warhol "Marilyn Monroe" pop art screenprint for $130,000 online (granted you can afford it) with the recent release of Amazon's Fine Art Store. The online marketplace brings the gallery world to the Internet, with over 40,000 works of art from over 150 galleries and dealers available.
The Fine Art Store is currently in its beta phase and collecting customer feedback. While Amazon Art is still in testing, the primary features should all be functional with improvements expected in the future.
"We are excited to bring one of the largest selections of fine art direct from galleries to our customers. Amazon Art gives galleries a way to bring their passion and expertise about the artists they represent to our millions of customers," said Peter Faricy, vice president for the Amazon Marketplace in an official company press release. "We're thrilled to bring the excitement and emotional connection of art to our customers."
While the movement of the tangible to online often means blows to the offline world, it appears gallery owners are optimistic about Amazon Art. With books, music and movies so readily available online, the disappearance of local shops is becoming more common (i.e. Borders, Blockbuster, Tower Records). Hopefully, this won't be the case for many local art dealers.
"It'll be another outlet for us to showcase our artists and get that wider range of people who are looking for art that would normally not come across into our building," said Modernbook Gallery manager Danny Sanchez, who was eager to partner with Amazon, NPR reports. "They redefined online shopping, and I think they have the ability to do that for this new kind of marketplace for art."
Will this stab at online art sales be more successful than Amazon's attempt over a decade ago? Back in 2000, Amazon collaborated with Sotheby's in a similar venture, selling works of art online. However, the pilot only lasted 16 months, TechRadar reports. Perhaps riding solo with the Fine Art Store online will serve as a better option for Amazon, and subsequently, the gallery owners and independent artists partnering with the electronic commerce giant.
"We operate a wonderful fine art gallery, yet realize that the models for dealing in contemporary arts have evolved in this digital age and ecommerce is a channel to reach more clientele. We are excited about sharing our talented artists with Amazon's global customers and pleased to be part of the launch of the Amazon Art store," said Holden Luntz, owner and founder of Holden Luntz Gallery. "Amazon is an innovative leader in exploring new creative ventures and connecting the world. They have consistently put the buyer first and built a reputation for integrity and high quality."
BBC News reported in June that, although the art industry is one of the last commerces to make the transition to digital, it may be a strategic move. The online art market is reportedly growing 20 percent each year.
"We sell more art in a month online than most bricks-and-mortar galleries do in a year," says Rebecca Wilson, a director of Saatchi Gallery. "It's because of a huge international audience, a lot of work and a team of curators making sure very good work rises to the fore."
Still, not everyone believes that the Amazon Art release is a good idea. "This is a stunning idea and I find it hard to believe they can pull it off in fine art," says James Hedges, the president of the art-oriented investment firm Montage Finance, according to the Art Newspaper. "Prints, multiples and editions may be the low end of the market but there is still a low end of the low end."


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Colorful crape myrtles are moving north as hardier varieties take root
Crape myrtle has long been a staple of Southern landscapes that has worked its way north over the years. Though it was originally classified as a Zone 7 plant, breeders have worked to extend its range with more cold-hardy varieties, making it right at home in Kansas City.
These hardy cultivars often die back to the ground over winter. Don't worry, the root system is tough enough to survive. That means that even though all the top growth dies, the plant regenerates from the base. Plants in warmer micro-climates may survive the cold, which allows the interesting bark to develop.
Mature branches of crape myrtles will develop an exfoliating bark that reveals a white to tan showy under-bark. If the plant can avoid winter die-back it can be transformed into a small landscape tree. But in our climate consider the beauty of the bark a bonus and grow the plant for its colorful summer flowers.
The great thing about crape myrtles is their ability to put on a show under the harshest of conditions. Crape myrtles do best in full sun and require little supplemental watering once established. They require little fertilization. Pruning is a breeze. Wait until they leaf out and then cut back to live wood.
One note of caution; they are heat-loving plants, so they are one of the last to leaf out in late spring. Don't give up. The dormant wood looks dead when in fact it could be alive.
Crape myrtles come in a range of colors but are mostly white and numerous shades of pink, purple, lilac and slightly red. Many varieties have nice fall color. When it comes to variety selection, they are numerous. Look for ones recommended for northern climates in your desired color. A few varieties that have been growing successfully in our Extension Master Gardener Demonstration Garden include:
▪ 'Velma's Royal Delight' tops the list — a Kansas State University introduction. Velma has deep purple or magenta flowers. It tends to be about 3 to 6 feet tall, with equal spread.
▪ 'Acoma' reaches about 3 feet and may be 4 to 5 feet wide with a spreading to weeping habit. Awash with pure white flowers all summer long, it is a real showstopper.
▪ 'Victor' is a more upright grower, about 3 feet tall. It has bright, deep red flowers. The foliage is a darker purple leaf, which creates interest.
▪ 'Centennial Spirit' is described as neon red by some. It is also a showstopper when in summer flower.
▪ 'Tonto' is an old favorite with red flowers and is reported to be very winter hardy. It is a larger grower and more upright in habit.
These are just a few of the many selections that can be grown in the Kansas City landscapes that will stand up to our weather patterns. So if you have not introduced crape myrtles to your garden, now is the time, as they will be a bright spot in an otherwise hot, dry summer.
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There are several types of stained glass. I'll describe a few for you.
You've probably seen those church windows with milky looking glass in swirling colors on a lighter background - that's opalescent glass. It's often used for lampshades because you can't see the lightbulb through it. Most opalescent glass is dull or garish. There is some that is quite beautiful, but it's expensive, so you usually see the cheap, dull stuff.
Then there's cathedral glass - it's translucent colored glass, often has a bumpy surface on the back side, so it often looks like a colorful shower stall. It's fairly cheap and looks it.
Fusible glass is a palette of colored glass that has been tested for expansion and contraction, so after it's fused together, it doesn't expand at different rates and shatter.
In my opinion, glass that's blown on a pipe with someone's mouth on one end and molten glass on the other end is the loveliest glass of all. The bright colors are vibrant without being garish, and the pale colors are subtle and gorgeous. Because this is hand made glass, every square inch is textured differently from any other square inch. This mouth blown glass is called "Antique Glass" because it's made in the old way. This is the glass I primarily use in my windows.


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The Fabric Workshop and Museum and the New Temporary Contemporary at 1222 Arch Street opens its doors wide in January and February with a concept store by Workshop Residence from San Francisco, an innovative commercial, retail, art and design program.
During these two months, the Workshop Residence staff—Ann Hatch, Founder; Braden Weeks Earp, Director; and Lauren DiCioccio, Artist—transform The New Temporary Contemporary gallery space at 1222 Arch into a retail store, open studio, coffee bar, and reading room. Workshop Residence staff will examine The Fabric Workshop and Museum's 38-year archive to develop a series of events and workshops.


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Sat phone call "Safely around Mendocino"
So after I learned and won at Chicago Rummy, we tried to eat at the Chart House, but it was closed. There was a little restaurant called the Bistro that let us order the awesome 4:30-6:00 Special at 6:05 (we were seated at 5:55 after all). Anyway, again, we were all bunked early 8:30ish even though I read for a little while. We were on our way by about 6:15 Wednesday morning and after a quick little touch of the bottom near the gas dock, we headed out from the breakwater. We really saw some great wildlife: more sunfish, whales (almost always while I was asleep, so I feel as though my crewmates may have been pulling my leg), scores of seals, the cutest little birds that were always in pairs, something that jumped in the night - twice, and dolphins. We had about 10 hours til (the dreaded for PJ) Cape Mendocino. At that point, the weather models indicated that we would probably have skirted the worst of the winds that were building steadily off-shore. Well, for anyone who is watching the developments with Hurricane Gustav and New Orleans: weather models are helpful, but aren't a crystal ball. Anyway, we all breathed a collective sigh of relief as we passed the Cape around 4:00 pm. However, maybe because it was late afternoon and the temperatures inland had been high (over 100*), the winds picked up for about 3 or 4 hours. We, and by that I mean Jamie and Behan as I was trying to get some sleep, saw sustained 30 knots of wind with a couple of gusts to 50 from the north. By the time I came on watch at 1:00am, things had started to slack off and continued to do so pretty much for the next 18 hours til we hit the Golden Gate in almost completely calm conditions. What more could you ask for? We came in close around Point Ryes which I have only seen in the dark and in the daytime has to be one of the coolest lighthouses ever.
Point Reyes Lighthouse - How was it built????
It seemed like most of our wildlife sightings were between just off of Point Reyes and the GG. We kept getting confused that we were really in San Diego at Seaworld. Behan was downright giddy, seeing San Francisco (where she spent a sizable portion of her childhood) from a new perspective - the other side of the Golden Gate. Going under said bridge, we toasted Totem with Dark and Stormies. Next we swung in towards the St. Francis Yacht Club where the Gifford children, having just arrived with their grandparents on a flight from Seattle - with just enough time to get the rental car, waved at us from the beach. Niall spotted that bright yellow kayak lashed to the foredeck immediately!!! Then, the real excitement began. We were passing by Alcatraz enjoying the wharfs on the city's waterfront, when from where we had just come horns started blaring. An outgoing tanker was having issues with an incoming freighter who had not left it enough room to get through the Golden Gate. Well, as they honked and belched smoke reversing their engines, from our angle, near disaster was avoided. I must say that I did get out my camera and start filming just in case there was something worthy of U-tube. And there might have been as the Coast Guard bombed out towards the scene. But that wasn't all the excitement, there's more. As we turned our attentions ahead to the Bay Bridge, we noticed a fire boat. It spraying water at Treasure Island. It seems as though there was a brush fire on the cliff where the Bay Bridge comes from SF into Treasure Island before continuing across on the Oakland side. I don't know how it turned out, from our vantage point, it seemed like a pretty stubborn fire with a fire boat that couldn't quite get the water far enough up the cliff and no way to really fight it from above. Remember that freighter who seemed to be at fault under the GG? Well, it was now bearing down on us, so we continued on to Alameda where a slip labeled "Swiftsure" awaited us. It made me feel at home (or work, or something - I believe in signs). Oh, did I mention that in the blazing heat? There were also cold beers and ice packs waiting for us courtesy of the Jessies!!! How could you top that off? Try pizza, green salads and beers at Linguini's. Showers and flights home were all that were left to round out this trip. Oops, I almost neglected to mention a quick visit to the Seattle Embassy - yes, you guessed it: Starbuck's early on Friday morning for lattes before it got too hot!
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Welcome to Trail Swag!
Bicycles are increasing in popularity and Peterborough is chock full of them. Those that spend time in the saddle are quite passionate about their bike. This blog is to share with fellow riders photos, trail maps, profiles of local shops and articles of interest relating to bicycling and the outdoors in Peterborough and beyond!
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Bonn Steichen & Partners is a full service Luxembourg law firm committed to providing the highest quality legal services. With in excess of 70 professionals we offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of Luxembourg law. We represent a wide range of clients in matters that cross many areas of law. Considering the fast moving world in which we live and the hostile business environment our clients may face, our experience grows continuously with the needs of our clients and our lawyers are required to remain attentive in order to constantly adapt themselves to new laws and regulations, situations and challenges.


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I got really pretty roller skates last summer, but never got around to purchasing the (absolutely necessary for me) knee pads and elbow pads so that I could actually use the skates. It's already warm enough here now for me to put my falling-on-my-arse-in-public skills to good use, so I went searching on amazon for knee and elbow pads. Unfortunately, THIS is the loveliest option for adults:
As a kid, I loved my hot pink helmet and sparkly streamers on my bicycle handles. As a grown up, I might not want my bike decked out like Barbie, but I'd at least like something a little less macho than black and orange he-man knee pads. I'm resourceful; I'll probably just buy some of that Krylon plastic spray paint and make these more suited for a person with hips and long hair. But, still.. why can't girls have pretty sportswear? I'm sure I can't be the only one who'd prefer a more feminine alternative to these Rollerball pads.
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Each Friday, I will endeavor to post things of interest that have grabbed my attention throughout the previous seven days. Things to inspire, fascinate, educate and generally get you buzzing.
- 6 easy herbs to grow from seed for your gardens!
- The way of the future: Smart streets and solar powered roads, they look great too.
- Do you buy too much - Are you a slave to consumerism? We all are in some way or another, it is time for us to stop and call a halt to mass consumption.
- Buy your food based on your values. "When you buy food, you're buying more than what is in the can. You're buying values. The values of the person who grows your food. The values of the person who transports it. And the values of the person who sells it to you" - Watch the video.
- The Burren Slow Food Festival is on this weekend in Co. Clare and this is on in Co.Mayo also check out Drop Everything on Inis Oírr - Yes, we are moving into festival season here in Ireland!
- Yay - The sale of organic food is on the rise.
- Do you use anti-bacterial soap? Minnesota in the USA has just become the first state to ban it - Read why.
- The month of May has certainly NOT been ice cream eating weather here on the west of Ireland but my fingers are firmly crossed for June and I might just have to try one or two of these.
- ...And whilst I'm on all things frozen, these Brown Butter Popsicles look inviting too.
- Seasonal Cocktail Recipes for using seasonal ingredient's - Yes Please.
Well, the weather is still miserable in America Village, I love the light in May and really haven't seen much of it this year. I have been trying to make the most of spending longer days indoors by experimenting and doing lots of research into all things Apothecary and by buying an item or two to wear.
For the past year or so I have made it my personal policy to buy only second hand clothes or if new, only ethically made items from small producers, Irish wherever possible. So I was delighted when I came across a few second hand vintage beauties in a local shop this past week. I bagged myself a fab Tori Richard wide legged trouser suit to brighten my days, inspiring me to believe that I am wandering around an exquisite Honolulu hotel, sun rays beaming through the open windows, as opposed to mi casa on the wet, windy west coast of Ireland -
Oh escapism - I'm off to cut up a pineapple, prepare a Pina Colada, put on my new outfit and watch South Pacific!


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Perched on the left bank of the Seine, the Latin Quarter is packed with restaurants, cafés and bars, making it one of Paris' premier spots for nightlife. Nonetheless, the area has a more cerebral, artistic side. The site of the city's first university and home of the Sorbonne, the area has always been a home to students from across Europe. There's still a huge student presence, and the bistros buzz with a carefree joie de vivre.
At the heart of the Latin Quarter is the Sorbonne, the historic home of the University of Paris. Where once you would have heard students and academics speaking Latin (hence the name of the district) today you're more likely to hear impassioned political debate on the nearby café terraces.
The neoclassical colonnades of the Panthéon are just a short walk from the Sorbonne. Once a Catholic church, this spectacular domed building was converted into a grand secular cathedral after the Revolution. This is where France honours its greatest citizens – inside you'll find the tombs of Voltaire, Rousseau and Victor Hugo alongside heroes of the French Resistance.
One of Paris' finest parks, the Jardin du Luxembourg, straddles the border between the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Visitors can stroll through the picturesque gardens, or catch one of the park's many free exhibitions.
The Latin Quarter is well-known for its restaurants and bars. There are plenty of bistros where you can have a quick meal – this is a student area, after all – but explore a little and you'll find some of Paris' finest cuisine.


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This book addresses the concerns of law enforcement agencies with regard to how to effectively manage the risks inherent in covert law enforcement. It outlines in clear, concise language, how risks can be accurately identified and managed in accordance with international recognised standards for risk management. Developed following extensive consultation with legal professionals and law enforcement agencies from across the world, the risk process described is currently used by agencies investigating volume crime, organised crime and terrorism. It is designed to ensure that a consistent, effective and fully auditable process for the management of risk is readily available to officers of all ranks and that risks are managed in line with international standards for risk management. The methodology outlined significantly reduces bureaucracy, whilst providing an unambiguous description of the risks that are present. The book presents a tried and tested process to protect, the public and the agency.
The book concentrates on the risks involved in the management of human sources (confidential informants), surveillance and undercover work, but the methodology outlined in the book has been readily adapted to meet many law enforcement requirements including officer safety, overt patrolling, witness protection and protective security. It is user friendly yet provides the detail necessary to aid effective decision making. order a training course and all the students get a copy included.
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Wrist & Hand Treatment
If you suffer from chronic or acute wrist or hand pain due to arthritis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or injury, then you may benefit from physical therapy, traditional orthopedic care, non-surgical prolotherapy or PRP regenerative injection therapy.
Wrist and hand pain are common. The wrist is made up of eight small bones known as carpals. They support a "tunnel" that runs through the wrist called the "carpal tunnel" which has tendons and a nerve inside. It is covered by a ligament (the transverse carpal ligament), which holds it in place. Repetitive motion can damage the wrist. Most of our everyday activities like typing, computer use, sports that use racquets or sewing can cause pain or injure the ligaments around the wrist. Thumb and finger pain, especially the pain of osteoarthritis, is also common. Just like any other joint in body, arthritis also affects these joints. We use dextrose prolotherapy and PRP treatments for hand and wrist injuries and arthritis to achieve great results.
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Blog: PB Advisory Group - The Next Big Challenge for PB/
I've long thought that it's very unfair when a sports reporter collars the marathon runner at the finishing line and asks 'how was your race?' The runner will invariably be bent double, hands on knees gasping for air and looking for the sweet relief of water and space to breathe. When the runner eventually looks up he or she will stare off in to the distance to compose themselves and to formulate the words which will convey the enormity of the experience. I think I was that sports reporter at the last meeting of PB Advisory Group (April 2017), I asked: 'Well, how was the PB process for you?' There was a long silence, and several of the members stared off into the distance, they needed time to formulate the words that could convey the enormity of the experience.
After a suitable pause, we learned that between February and March this year East Ayrshire Council and partners held 17 PB events in different communities, the events attracted thousands of participants and allocated around £120,000 to small community groups who would not normally have had access to this type of funding. There were similar reports from Glasgow City Council, Moray TSI and North Ayrshire Council. The main learning point from the Group was that PB is an immensely rewarding process for staff, volunteers and the community groups involved. However the process could be even better if there was greater appreciation, from decision makers locally and at Government level, that:
- PB involves a sizable organisational effort involving staff & volunteers from different disciplines and that this therefore requires time, planning and resources to make things happen.
- Those who are expected to lead on the 2nd round of PB funding need to know as early as possible. The 1st round of PB was too rushed.
- Supporting the capacity of community groups to present well and market their organisation is vital and will yield positive results for them.
- There are still many areas in Scotland who have no idea what PB is and will therefore need a dedicated effort to raise awareness and support local groups to get involved.
These insights are really useful because they come from the PB practitioners in our communities that make up the membership of the PB Advisory Group. The Group has a specific role to be a strong voice for practitioners, to advocate on behalf of the 318 members of the PB network and to contribute to a vision for PB in Scotland.
In true Marathon runner style, the PB Advisory Group are turning their energy towards the next big challenge (Marathon) and started to discuss what 'Mainstream PB' means in practice. Kevin Stewart MSP, Minister for Local Government and Housing, said in 2016:
"I want us to be ambitious in what we do which is why we are committed to ensuring local authorities have a target of giving at least 1% of their budget to Community Choices. This amounts to tens of millions of pounds which will be in the hands of local people to decide how best to spend that money in their communities, on their priorities."
Despite this statement and the resources available on the PB Scotland website there is a lack of clarity about the details of what Mainstreaming actually means in practice. We have examples from Paris, South America and Portugal but Scotland will undoubtedly have its own approach.
PB Partners describe the challenge of Mainstream PB as a process which will enable citizens to have their say, and be involved at all stages of the commissioning cycle. "The challenge is to move from 'participatory grant making' which we have seen through 'Community Choices' to scaling up the influence of citizens over the 'mainstream' money spent by public bodies, which annually reaches into billions of pounds."
Given the scale of the challenge the Advisory Group want more detail on the 1% and are now asking if this is a figure which will be applied to local authorities only or if it should involve all public bodies. As we move forward to the next 'Marathon' the Advisory Group are looking for clarity about the road ahead and a coherent message of support for PB from Scottish Government, CoSLA, Audit Scotland and the inspection and improvement agencies. The Advisory Group are clear that Scotland's communities like PB, it's good for our communities and our democracy but we need a road map and time to prepare for the new terrain which is Mainstream PB.


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Baked Banana Pudding
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray 4 ramekins with non-stick baking spray.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Pour into the ramekins and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm, with a small dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Yields 4 servings.


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One Bowl Extreme Fudge Brownies
After seeing the Smitten Kitchen rave about how these were the best "cocoa brownies" she's ever made, I was convinced to give them a go. After my first bite, I kinda had to agree. After my second bite, I knew this was going to become my go-to fudge brownie recipe. After my third bite - who am I kidding, I finished the thing in two bites.
Most homemade brownie recipes, in my humble opinion, can have 1/3 of their sugar content cut out and still manage to taste too sweet. Not these. These are perfect. Perfect cocoa-bitterness to sugar-sweetness balance.
And did I mention the texture? No, I didn't. So I'm actually not quite sure how to describe it. The brownies are definitely not airy like a cake is, but they're also not fudgy like a regular fudge brownie is. These are in their own category. I'll call the texture "extreme fudge" (hence the title). (Just look at them! That might give you an idea of what I'm trying (and failing) to describe here.)
You almost think the brownies are raw when you're eating them. Which is awesome.
Did you know I'm in an "Under-baked Cookies and Brownies" club? Yeah, it's quite exclusive. You should join if you feel you qualify. Limited spots available though. Making these brownies might give you an advantage. Put it on your application form under "achievements."
I added a lot more nuts than the original recipe calls for (the recipe doesn't call for any). I love walnuts, so I chose those. And I kept them almost whole, cuz that's the way I like 'em in my brownies. But feel free to choose whichever type you desire, in any amount, in any size. Or, don't put any, if you're not a brownies-with-nuts person.
These are such easy brownies to make too. The whole recipe can be made in one bowl, and since there's no chocolate in the recipe, you don't have to deal with the whole melting chocolate process.
I made the first part in the microwave. You can use a double boiler if you prefer.
one bowl extreme fudge brownies
Slightly Adapted from Smitten Kitchen
Yield: About 30 small squares
10 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
1 cup nuts of choice
Preheat oven to 325F. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to lift the brownies out later.
Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt and melt till smooth and hot (microwave or double boiler).
Let the mixture cool slightly, and then add in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
Once combined, fold in the flour. Lastly, mix in the nuts. The batter will be quite thick.
Spread the batter into the pan, and bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick has a few moist crumbs on it. (It won't look ready, but it is! You don't want to over-bake these brownies.)
Let cool for a couple hours before removing from pan and slicing into squares.
On a completely unrelated note, not only does my Mom stand like this, her pictures usually capture the area four feet above the subject she is meant to be photographing (this is not my mother, by the way):


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When I tell people I approach music from a scientific point of view, I often get suspicious reactions. Music is all about emotion right? About being touched by something mysterious and artistic. Well…yes it is. And on top of that it is also extremely personal. Not the ideal playing field for a scientist then. Is it?
While all those points about the untouchable nature of music have some truth in them, it is incorrect to believe it is therefore wrong to try and understand music. To try and explain those magical qualities. Use them, consciously, to your advantage. In fact, if you are going to invest your hard earned cash in some form of commercial music for use in advertising or instore, it is absolutely crucial to know what you are doing.
Approaching music rationally is nothing new. In fact, baroque composers had a teaching that described the emotional responses different musical choices would trigger with listeners. So the emotional power of their music was well thought out and intentional, rather than the incidental result of divine inspiration alone.
This is the foundation of my field as well. If you want to trigger very specific events in the perception or behavior of your customer, you have to thoroughly understand the mechanisms at work. And for that, we need science!
By testing our hypotheses, both in laboratories and in 'real life', we slowly but surely gain a deeper understanding of the influence of music on our perception and behavior. This allows us to intervene in the performance of a retail space with great precision and effect. It also makes sure that any music will add to the retail formula, not detract from it.
A good scientifically supported strategic approach to instore music will enable you to really make a difference with this one medium alone. We see customers spending more time in a shop. Or less, depending on the goals of the specific retailer. We see them spend as much as 15% more money(!). We see customer satisfaction going up. All in all, there is much to be gained from this powerful medium. That is, if you know what you are doing.
Opponents of this scientific approach will often say that it is a cold and rational approach to something that should be emotional and mysterious. Such complaints usually originate from outdated ideas about retail and music. The scientifically supported strategy is only half of the equation, which is exactly why they are wrong to cling on to old fashioned methods that lead to ineffective and unpredictable results for the retailer. The other half is emotion and the magic of an experienced music connoisseur.
I currently work with music programmers who indulge themselves with the latest music of all genres, as well as the most obscure classics and niche genres. They know exactly how to entice a specific target audience by implementing subtle tweaks in craftily composed instore music channels. They supply the emotion and 'untouchable' feel.
The difference with the old fashioned approach is that they do so within carefully crafted strategic boundaries of my scientific approach. Basically, we first build a steady foundation. Technically perfect, to enable the architect to go bananas with his creative design. The result is not a cold, rational block, nor a ramshackle leaky piece of art. But a creatively inspiring building, on a super strong foundation.
So really, there is no conflict between art and science when it comes to instore media. They need each other. Only the right mix will ensure you get an inspiring music channel that, at the same time, triggers exactly the right experiential and behavioral responses with you customers.


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DETROIT -- AutoNation Inc., the country's largest auto dealership chain, said Thursday that its third-quarter net income rose more than 15 percent as it benefited from the continued rebound in U.S. new-car sales.
The Fort Lauderdale, Fla., company said it earned $81.6 million, or 66 cents per share, in the quarter ended Sept. 30. That compared with 70.7 million, or 48 cents per share, last year.
The outsized jump in earnings per share reflects a 14 percent drop in the number outstanding shares since the 2011 third quarter
Revenue rose 12 percent to $3.9 billion.
The results matched Wall Street's expectations. Analysts, on average, expected earnings of 66 cents per share, on revenue of $3.9 billion, according to FactSet.
Auto dealership chains are making strong profits this year despite a sputtering economy, as U.S. new-vehicle sales continue to bounce back from the Great Recession. Sales so far this year are running at annual rate of 14.3 million, 1.5 million more than last year's sales of 12.8 million. Many analysts say that people who kept their cars and trucks through the recession are now being forced to replace them. The average age of a U.S. vehicle is close to 11 years.
At AutoNation, the chain also posted strong revenue gains on used cars, as well as parts and service and finance and insurance.
"We continued to see a strong new vehicle selling environment in the third quarter," CEO Mike Jackson said in a statement. The 261-dealership chain saw new-vehicle sales rise during the quarter, with sales up 21 percent from a year ago.
Sales from Detroit-based manufacturers were up 9 percent, sales from foreign-based automakers up 35 percent and premium luxury sales rising 11 percent.
New car and truck sales ran at an annual rate of 14.5 million for the quarter, and AutoNation expects the U.S. will end the year at that number. That's 13.3 percent higher than last year, which is a bonanza for new-car dealers.
AutoNation shares closed Wednesday trading at $48.04, up 30 percent since the start of the year.


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FLAVOR PROFILE: Twang (or depending on processing Fruits & Flowers) as well as Earthen; often identifiable by pronounced olive notes; other accents joining in – tropical fruits, spices (nutmeg / cinnamon), wood, peat.
CHARACTERISTICS: stout & intense with bright, sharp acidic volatiles & refined bitters; good length
Where the Nahua language of the Mexìcâs (Aztec) intersected with Chibcha spoken by the Muisca Confederation which once flourished in the highlands of present-day central Colombia, a wealthy culture so abundant with emeralds & gold the El Rey Indio covered his naked body in gold dust before diving into a lagoon that gave birth to the legend of El Dorado.
Today coffee & fruit are king & queen, but with such rich biodiversity protected by law in the land of 'Pura Vida' – 25% set aside as an environmental sanctuary – cacáo too has room to grow. In its great outdoors, wild Criollo reportedly can be found on the Nicoya penisula out west & in the jungle mountains of Talamanca to the east, the latter within the Meso-American Biological Corridor which comprises the largest remaining tract of contiguous forest in Central America. The territory includes a floodplain surrounded by undulating foothills leading to the high montane whose Atlantic slopes encompass both humid tropical forest & premontane wet forest (Dahlquitst, et. al., 2007).
The rest of the landscape in Coast Rica brings up an Amazon strain imported from Martinique (the so-called 'Martinique Creole', much of it maintained in its original form), having acquired the name Matina – after the Plains on the Atlantic Coast which were once abundant with cacáo that the Spanish settlers reported was the "best of the realm in quantity & quality". Also, in the 1930s the U.S.-based United Fruit Company (since changed to Chiquita in an attempt to whitewash its reputation for malfeasance in the internal politics of countries all over the region, earning them the sobriquet 'Banana Republics') transplanted Ecuadorian cacáo descended from Venezuela & Trinidad; in other words, non-Nacional.
So, unfortunately, not all is perfect in paradise. Factor in too the onset of the fungal disease Monilia in 1978 which wiped out nearly 90% of the country's cacáo trees during the next couples decades. That, in conjunction with better opportunity costs growing bananas & population growth encroaching on cultivated land, means cacáo often stands alone & abandoned here. It all spells trouble for chocolate worldwide since this pattern often repeats itself around the globe.
In response, CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza) in Turrialba Costa Rica — home to one of two major int'l genebanks – has been charged with reversing its fortunes.


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If the trainer is tempted to say he thinks it will be easier work than last time, when his guy Adonis Stevenson gloves up with Pole Andrzej Fonfara tomorrow (Saturday) evening in Montreal, and on Showtime, he will not allow himself the luxury of indiscretion of telling me.
Me, I think the 39 year old left hand driller/killer Stevenson, who holds the WBC 175 strap, will this time take out Fonfara, who stopped a lengthy KO streak of the Haitian Canadian when they tangoed back in 2014. On that occasion, Fonfara made it to the final bell, on his feet, losing a UD12. The fight had pockets of excitement, for sure, and though there wasn't mass clamor for a rematch, they will do a sequel.
I reached out to Sugar Hill, the nephew of the late great Emanuel Steward, and asked him what he thinks will go down—will it be Fonfara?—at the Bell Center.
The tutor was in mellow mode. "I just finished yoga," he told me. "90 minutes…I've been doing it, and I'm 168 now. I was 180. I lose 5 to 7 pounds every time."
I told him yoga is now on my to do list.
So, will it be easier this time, beating Fonfara? "I want to say yes," said the Kronk offspring and legacy builder. "But three years later, after fighting Chavez Jr, Cleverly and Joe Smith, Fonfara is up for this."
"He admits he overlooked Joe Smith, so excited that maybe Adonis was next. Now, mentally, he's ready for Adonis' best shot. I don't know how long it will last, but Adonis tries to get you out in every round, with every shot," he said.
"Adonis has mentioned several times he was injured the first time, I'm repeating what he said, normally I wouldn't mention that. So that could change things. But, I told Adonis, this man has been stalking you three years. I see him and his brother, every time, they tell me, 'We want Adonis!"
All due credit to Fonfara, but I think his chin wiring is off. Joe Smith likely sort of wrecked it. Chad Dawson was touching him but good in their tango, in Fonfara's last outing, in March, and I can see Adonis checking and wrecking that wiring.
So, what then? "Adonis has said, he wants the Ward-Kovalev winner next. He's wanted them before," Hill said. "I hope we can get that. I haven't pushed for it, that's not my position. But he's voiced his opinion, he wants the winner. Hey, I cracked up, I heard John David Jackson say to win, Ward will have to be Superman. Adonis Superman," he said, chuckling.
If not that, and maybe politics and whatever continues to keep that from happening, Eleider Alvarez if he beats Jean Pascal on this Bell card is possibly likely. Alvarez is based in Canada, so there's a local rivalry element. "Adonis has been subject to some decisions, he didn't get some fights, but it's nothing he had control over," the trainer stated.
So, how technically could this look? And is there anything you can share that Adonis (28-1 with 23 KOs) wants to do so he can stop Fonfara (29-4 with 24 KOs, been stopped twice; age 29)?
"We should see better footwork, Adonis being more of a ring general," Hill said. "Footwork is a key!"
You sound like Manny, I started to say, right as Hill began to say, "As Emanuel used to say."
My take: I will always follow Adonis with an extra measure of interest, as he was one of Steward's last students. Manny raved about his athleticism, about how high he could jump, his explosivity. I believe we see it Saturday; Fonfara sometimes forgets to tuck that chin and that deficiency gets Adonis the win. Your thoughts?


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Singin' in the Rain
October 5th - 20th, 2012
Victor Mitchell Theatre - Pumphouse Theatres
Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed
Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
Music Published by EMI
(Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen)
Produced by Arrangement With Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.
Directed by Jay Newman
Musical Direction by Danielle Wahl
Choreography by Karen Iwanski
You remember the story. You love the characters. You know "the song." FRC is proud to present the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time, Singin' in the Rain!
What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again!
Set in 1920's Hollywood, this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy centres around the early days of sound film, when many a movie studio found itself scrambling to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star. Much loved silent film actor Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly in the film) has to find a way to stay on top, so with the help of his friend Cosmo and love interest Kathy Seldon, Don turns his first talking picture into a musical.
With songs like "Make 'Em Laugh", "Good Morning" and, of course, "Singin' in the Rain", you'll be tapping your toes all night long. Bring the kids, bring your friends, but don't forget your umbrella – you never know when it might start raining!
Here's a sneak peek of the show:
Don't miss out!
Singin' in the Rain
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
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We are still searching for genuine posters (not program covers) for:
Excerpts from "Godspell"
Tunes and Tickles III
Weather Report
Broadway on the Move
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
We are still searching for programs for:
Weather Report
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
An undamaged copy of Annie Get Your gun
The Butler Did it Singing
The November 2000 (repeat) performance of The Rocky Horror Show
In both cases, if you have one as part of your memories collection, we need only to make a copy of the article, we do not need to hold on to your original.
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