text: Sinking your teeth into a Norah's Brownie is like tasting a little piece of heaven! Pure chocolatey indulgence with creative toppings and a rich, chewy texture. Yum! What's incredible about these hand-made gourmet brownies is that they are naturally free from Gluten, Dairy and Refined Sugars - Whoaaa! You would never know, the flavours are delicious. Created by Leah, Norah's Brownies came about when her type one diabetes didn't agree with her chocolate and baked goods addiction! She started to look at alternative sugars and experimented with a variety of ingredients until she found the recipe for the perfect brownie. All brownies are hand-made, gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free with exciting flavours and toppings to give the brownies their signature look and taste. Go on, give them a try!


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We are happy to announce that skalex has released a new version of our exchange platform, version 4.0.5. It brings an improved set of technologies, new features, and fixes.
The skalex exchange platform consists of 5 components: admin panel – cx-admin, exchange frontend – cx-client, engine – cx-engine, API – cx-server, and wallet – cx-wallet. Our development and infrastructure teams are constantly working on making skalex's exchange software even more secure, flexible, and robust.
When you upgrade, you'll get instant access to the new features available in skalex exchange 4.0.5.
What's new in version 4.0.5?
cx-admin/cx-server changes include:
- 4Stop, IDnow kyc providers in general code
- User deactivation option on admin panel
- Currencies to selected users
- Link between deposit bank accounts and fiat withdrawals (not integrated with UI yet but can work in old mode)
- Advanced bravenewcoin updater – pairs BNC_%s_%s instead of BNC_%s_USD
- Dynamic bank deposit fields
- Fast market ticker on the admin panel (data update every 30 sec)
- cryptowat.ch base price provider with configuration on the admin panel
- Private markets
- Fast market maker services (one process and multiprocess)
- Offmarket mode for market taker
- User kyc groups
cx-wallet changes:
- BTC updated to latest version
- Added use of smart-contract for ETH/ETC/Tokens
- Added use of DestinationTag for XRP
- Added use of PaymentID for XMR
- Fixed balance check for XMR
- Fixed ETH gasAPI
cx-client changes:
- Configured sending data with kyc providers, birthday – date select field, country select field, sending files through new api
- Bank accounts fixed, new field for user bank accounts
- New depth chart
- Verification fixes
- Auto-login fixes
cx-engine changes:
- Fixed validation of ERC20 tokens amount in license, now it means amount of possible `active` tokens instead of `all added` tokens.
- Removed condition for mandatory `0.01` minimum nominal value for all markets that connected to DSO
For information on how to upgrade to the latest skalex exchange version after you've downloaded it, see Installation manual. Updating the exchange software follows the same process as the initial installation.

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Twenty three drivers have confirmed their participation in the GT3 Asia series held during the Asian Festival Of Speed season opener held this 15-16 May weekend at Sepang International Circuit. The drivers, from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, Chinese Taipei and Sri Lanka, will be competing in some of the best Supercars seen on the roads today.
The final batch of cars has arrived at the circuit via air freight and is ready for the race this weekend. The series has been a part of the Asian Festival Of Speed for three years and is a collaboration between the Supercar Club of Hong Kong and Motorsport Asia.
SPS Motorsport will be the biggest team this season with seven Lamborghini Gallardos. Michael Choi will be driving a brand new Gallardo LP560 GT3, which did a best lap time of 2'07" during the official test held in April.
Choi will be among three drivers competing in a new Gallardo, including the reigning GT3 Asia Champion, Malaysian driver Tunku Hammam. Hammam confirmed his change of car early last week as soon as the shipment was confirmed.
The Malaysian is back again to try to retain his championship crown, but he will be faced with a tough challenge from his counterparts, including good friend, Singaporean driver, Mok Weng Sun.
Mok, along with fellow Singaporean David Lai of Team Porsche Club Singapore both planned to race in the latest Porsche 997GT3 R, but the factory was unable to deliver the new cars until the end of the year. Mok will therefore compete in a 2009 Porsche 997 Cup S with a modified 4 litre GT3R engine, with which he did a stunning 2'07" in testing last month.
Meanwhile, to effect his change of cars, Lai will compete the season with Team Clearwater Racing in the Lamborghini LP560 GT3.
The fourth driver in the new LP560 will be Sri Lankan race regular, Dilantha Malagamuwa, competing for Dilango Racing Sri Lanka.
Elsewhere, another ten year Porsche veteran, Samson Chan will make a switch to a Ginetta GT3 this year, joining new team-mates Frank Yu and Eric Cheung. The trio will be racing as Team Craft, with Mark Goddard as the new team manager. Goddard has a long history in formula single seaters, including F3 and Formula BMW, along with his experienced crew, Team Craft will prove to be a strong team challenger.
Among the cars competing are several Ferrari F430 GT3's and Porsche 997 GT3's joining the line-up.
This year, the GT3 Asia, will unveil two new trophies, the GT Team Champion and the GT Master Trophy.
The FIA-sanctioned GT3 Asia Series 2010 season will begin during the AFOS event in May and will be competing at some of the best race circuits around Asia including the new F1 circuit in Korea, Fuji and Autopolis race tracks in Japan.
The Asian Festival Of Speed Malaysia Event will also see over 900 cars from the various Car Clubs around Malaysia lining up at the grandstand for the Car Club Gathering & Display alongside the Autoshow, ICE Competition and various booths.
There will also be three cars from the ICE Display joining the grid during the Opening Ceremony along with the KL Drumline Corps, 20 lovely GT Grid Girls and the beautiful "AFOS Angels".
The Opening Ceremony will be made even more exciting with a planned group shot with the GT3 Asia and GT4 Asia Cup drivers all lined up alongside their GT cars with the participants of the Car Club Gathering & Display lined up on the grandstand behind them.
For the first time, AFOS will host a 'Roti Canai' Eating Competition, sponsored by Kayu Nasi Kandar. The competition is open to all spectators and three rounds will be held at the grandstand. Participation is RM10 and the winner, the person who eats five Roti Canai in the fastest time or the most in three minutes, will walk away with RM150!
Entrance to the Asian Festival Of Speed is FREE and the Pit-Walkabout access is only RM10 per person.
For more information, log on to www.afos.com or email us at [email protected]asia.com
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Blue Sky Mediation Center
Meet Robert Mougin of Blue Sky Mediation Center. We asked Robert a couple of questions to see why he founded Blue Sky Mediation, what he enjoys most about the business and his community. Read on to learn more!
C101: When and how did you start your business?
Robert Mougin: I opened Blue Sky Mediation Center here in Encinitas back in 2016 after 20 years as a trial lawyer. My law practice had me traveling all over the west coast, and I wanted to be more local so that I could spend more time with my family. Mediation allows me to bring my experience to the myriad disputes that face our city, our local businesses, and our community and help our neighbors find peace and avoid the costs in time, money and energy that are associated with protracted litigation.
C101: What made you choose to locate your business in Encinitas?
Robert Mougin: We love it here in Encinitas, I wanted to be able to spend more time in my home town, so what better way than to open my business here - I also authentically want to be a true resource to everyone here so that they can resolve any disputes that they find themselves entangled in.
C101: How long have you lived in Cardiff?
Robert Mougin: My wife Cass and I have lived here for 16 years now, and we have an 8 year old son.
C101: What do you love most about Cardiff?
Robert Mougin: What's not to love? The people, the ocean, the energy - all of these elements create a community environment that I truly believe is second to none! This also ties in perfectly with the atmosphere that I strive to create at Blue Sky. An open space where we can come together, be heard, and resolve our disputes so that we can find our peace of mind and move on with our lives.
C101: What's your favorite part about your job?
Robert Mougin: When I resolve any dispute, but particularly those that are complex, emotional, and heated - I love seeing the realization that my clients have that the fight is over, and that they can go back to living their lives without the headaches associated with their battle. I find enormous fulfillment and satisfaction with the resolution of these disputes, and I truly enjoy being a local resource for our community. I am humbled and grateful for this job and the trust that has been given to me by our community.
C101: What are some challenges you've faced?
Robert Mougin: Truthfully, just getting the word out and making myself available to the local community takes time. While we have lived here for 16 years now, admittedly we were not as involved as we would have liked to have been as both of our prior jobs forced us to travel quite a bit. Now that we are fully vested in our local community, we are seeing our business grow.
C101: What makes you special and stand out among your competitors? What makes you unique?
Robert Mougin: There are many qualified mediators out there, but most that are local focus exclusively on family law issues. Here at Blue Sky, I handle all kinds of disputes - from the large, complex, corporate level disputes, to neighborhood and community disputes, to real estate, insurance, personal injury disputes, workers comp and even trusts/estates and probate disputes. I have been handling both litigated and non-litigated disputes as well. There is no issue too big or too small to bring to Blue Sky.
C101: For a new guest/customer/client, what's something you would recommend for them?
Robert Mougin: My first advice for all new clients is to come prepared to your mediation session. Take me up on the briefing option, where you can put into words the history of your dispute, your position regarding the issues, and your desired outcome. I read all briefs as part of my preparation for any mediation session, and it allows everyone to start off from an informed position, ready to truly get to work on finding a solution.
C101: What's your motto or mission statement? Or perhaps a quote you live by?
Robert Mougin: As you will see on our website, we believe that "The Solution is Closer than You Think." We also believe strongly in the mediation process - Why Litigate when you can Mediate? Blue Skies Ahead.
C101: As part of your business mission, do you provide a social, environmental or community benefit? If yes, what?
Robert Mougin: Yes, from the outset of our business, we have been involved in local community efforts via the three main street associations of Encinitas. We also have been active with the Rob Machado Foundation. This is an area we believe in and aim to continue to grow with our involvement and contributions.
C101: Who's your role model or other people you look for inspiration?
Robert Mougin: I have a host of role models, and they all share similar traits - those being a commitment to our local and global communities, to provide authentic and transparent service to those in need. To balance our strength and our empathy in order to be open to resolving disputes, large and small alike.
C101: Are there any special upcoming events, deals, or anything you'd like our readers to know about for this year?
Robert Mougin: We will be having an Open House Mixer with music, friends and libations on Thursday, April 12th at our space here in Encinitas. (111 C Street).
C101: When you are not working what is your favorite thing to do in Cardiff?
Robert Mougin: I would love to say that my favorite thing to do here is exercise, but to be honest, it's probably to eat at one of our many fantastic restaurants!
Robert and Blue Sky Mediation Center operate out of the Union CoWork building at 111 C St, Encinitas, CA 92024. If the need arises, just know that Robert is here to help you craft a mutually agreeable solution that gives all parties the ability to put their disputes behind them.
Learn more about Robert and Blue Sky Mediation Center, book an appointment, read testimonials, and more at blueskymediationcenter.com.


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The shift in the American economic viewpoint before and after World War I left an indelible mark on the arts, allowing the only indigenous music to arise, jazz. In the transitory period following the war, it was George Gershwin who paved the way for jazz to become America's only indigenous music. Yet, the current definition of jazz is so racially polarized that it has lost focus on the music. This work explores George Gershwin's role in creating a jazz culture in a xenophobic country and argues for an inclusive definition of jazz, one based on the music itself.
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VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
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Engage Secondary Writers & Cut Down on Grading with Music-Based Prompts
Secondary ELA teachers can engage students in meaningful, purposeful writing activities at the end of the school year without burying themselves in grading and their students in hours of work -- it's true. Read on to be inspired.
"What?!?!? Are you C-R-A-Z-Y? This is the worst class EVER!" Have you ever asked students to write an essay in May? If so, you might have heard something along these lines gush from their mouths. Even the most popular teachers in a school experience pushback from students when they are asked to do something that requires as much effort as writing an essay during the last month of attendance. Finals are in sight, and even better, summer is so close they can smell it.
The truth is, teachers don't want to be bogged down with huge research papers in May, either. We want to be outside enjoying the fresh air and freedom just as much as our students. I always make it a point to collect the last research paper of the year in April so that I'm free of that burden by May. Still, students (and especially teenagers who will be attending college in the future) need to continue honing their writing skills through the end of the year, which begs the question: How can teachers encourage meaningful end-of-the-year writing assignments without punishing both themselves and their students?
A quick browse on Google, Teachers Pay Teachers, or Pinterest will result in hundreds, if not thousands of options for engaging students in meaningful writing assignments that are short, purposeful, and worthwhile. In this post, I'm writing about my personal favorite, one I created for my own classroom -- The Playlist of My Year. I truly believe in the power of music. It can transform a boring lesson to a much more powerful one. It can wow evaluators and create for learning activities that students will remember for years. However, music needs to be aligned with best practices in order to be more than just "fluff."
The Hook
In order to engage my students in this lesson, I begin with an anticipatory set. I play a song as students enter the room (a popular one or one students would be able to remember some of the lyrics to afterward usually works best - "Bad Blood," "Roar," "Firework," "Happy," "Shake it Off," and "Don't Stop Believin'," are just a few examples). Afterward, I hold a brief discussion with students during which I ask them questions like these:
- What are some possible themes for this song?
- What examples from your life or events from this school year would relate to this song?
- What are some additional songs that have similar themes?
It helps to have answers in mind before class begins just in case the discussion stalls and you need to help students with their brainstorming. Generally, however, they have no shortage of input or opinion as it relates to music.
The Activity
I then encourage students to think about their school year and make a list (which they are not required to share with anyone) of the highlights and lowlights that stand out to them. This activity is reflective, which makes it perfect for the end of the year.
Once students have developed a list of at least eight memorable events, relationships, triumphs, failures, and places, I ask them to identify a song that relates to each item. If you have one-to-one capabilities or can get a computer lab, this portion works well as an in-class activity. If not, asking students to research songs might be more effective as a homework assignment.
In order to work on writing skills we have learned throughout the year, I ask students to explain how the song they have chosen relates to the item on their brainstorming list. In doing so, they are required to demonstrate mastery of a writing skill. For example, in one response, they might need to use a semicolon correctly. In the next, they are asked to use an Oxford comma in a parallel list. It's not that I don't expect them to demonstrate age-appropriate command of writing in every response, but if I don't require them to use more advanced skills, sometimes they opt to stick with the basics because it's easier. Students' responses in this portion of the assignment are generally only a few sentences long, and I have a rubric, which makes grading their answers quick.
Because I teach high school, asking my students to write only a few sentences at a time really isn't a sufficient indicator of their ability to construct well-developed ideas, so if you need a longer writing activity, here's how I step it up a notch. By this point, they've developed a playlist. Now, I ask them to identify a common theme among the songs on their playlist. This part of the assignment challenges them, and sometimes they end up switching a couple songs so that they all share a clear theme. Once a theme is established, students then write an expository response wherein they tie together ideas thematically, using complete sentences and supporting details. I limit their extended answers to a well-developed paragraph to save time for all parties involved.
You can view the assignment materials I use for this engaging, end-of-the-year writing activity here.
Differentiation Options
I've taught various levels of seventh grade through twelfth grade, so every time I make an assignment, my brain automatically begins brainstorming ways to differentiate it for struggling readers or writers. Part of the difficulty of this assignment for at-risk students would be all of the higher-order thinking involved. By design, everything from the initial brainstorming list to the song choices to the theme identification comes from their own head. In order to scaffold this process, reduce the number of decisions they would need to make, and promote success, a few differentiation options wouldn't hurt.
- The initial list: Help students brainstorm possible events (like homecoming, a school fundraiser, a family vacation, or shooting their first deer), relationships (such as new friendships they have developed), problems (like suspensions, drugs, alcohol, cursing, dean's referrals), successes (for instance, improving grades, passing a big test, developing an appreciation for a subject, making an athletic team, participating in an extracurricular activity) and personal struggles or victories (such as arguments with parents, getting a driver's license, dating their first significant other).
- The song choice: Provide students with a short list of websites that list popular songs, or hold a class brainstorming session where you first have students list songs they like, and then go back and help them identify what those songs are about (which would, in turn, help students match songs with items on their list).
- The writing skills: Make sure the writing expectations you are asking students to demonstrate are truly skills that are appropriate for their developmental readiness. For instance, I would not hesitate to ask my enriched freshmen to write a paragraph using one of each of the four sentence constructions. By contrast, my at-risk students would need a different task, like writing a few sentences that are not stringy or choppy or avoiding fragments and run-ons.
- The extended response: To scaffold the extended response, some students need multiple examples. Instead of just showing my struggling writers an example of the type of response I'm asking them to create, I also model writing one (and include their input) during class while they listen to my think-alouds and answer my questions. Additionally, providing students with a list of theme words is beneficial. Don't have one? You can download mine for free here.
The Closure
I always like to do something other than just collect papers when my students pour their hearts out into an assignment like this. On the other hand, I hate the idea of making anyone feel uncomfortable by requiring them to share personal details. You never know what kind of information students will write about when they are reflecting on their year and connecting the ups and downs to the emotional aspects of music.
In order to provide a safe place for students to share their thoughts, I invite them to begin by sharing with a partner. Most of my students have at least one other person in the class who they would call a friend (although I have run into the issue where a student doesn't want to pair up...that's fine. I don't make them). After talking over their playlist and theme with a partner, I share my own examples. I think it's important for teachers to model being in that place of vulnerability if we are going to ask students to do the same. Then, I call for volunteers to share with the group. (I have found it helps to increase involvement when I offer to play part of their favorite song on the playlist for the class.) Many students participate, even if they only choose to talk about one aspect of their assignment.
Trading ideas and opening up about our self-reflections is a meaningful activity for the end of the year. This assignment combines elements of writing mastery, growth mindset, making connections, theme analysis, critical thinking, and feel-good music. At the very end of the school year, students need to understand that teachers want to see solid writing, but it doesn't have to be in the context of an entire essay. When we take time to emphasize the importance and weight that a few sentences carry, it helps students understand that every word they write matters.
Teachers, what is your personal favorite end-of-the-year writing activity? Have you used music or another engaging approach to inspire your secondary students to write in May? Please tell us about it in the comments!
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about the author
Melissa is the creator of The Reading and Writing Haven and a collaborative blogger on Teachwriting.org.
An English teacher for over a decade, Melissa is an avid reader and writer, and she loves sharing ideas and collaborating with fellow educators. Melissa use her degrees in English and Curriculum & Instruction as well as her Reading Specialist certification to ponder today's educational issues while developing resources to help teachers, students, and parents make learning more relevant, meaningful, and engaging.
When she's not teaching, Melissa lives for drinking a good cup of coffee, loving on her family, working out, and contemplating the structure of a sentence as well as how she can lead her students to deeper reading comprehension (Melissa's true nerdy passions).
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It's been a while since I've written anything here.
This is a strangely personal blog, even though it's on my site that's hyperlinked from the company website.
Part of the silence has been from visibility. Last year, my Twitter got around 300,000 impressions a month. Which felt like a whole lot! But now it gets 5-8 million impressions a month. Had a couple thousand followers when I started the business, now I have 25,000+ people keeping tabs on everything I write. It feels like every blog post I write ends up on HN. Whenever I go to a tech conference, I'm stopped by people who know me but I don't know them. I get so many messages I can't keep up anymore. It's not bad at all, just different.
And part of it has been from shock at the change in quality of life. Life has been really good recently. Really good.
I live by the water in San Diego. Things are relaxed. Business is going unbelievably well.
I remember what it was like to have a hard time breaking into the industry and a hard time having any credibility in my work and a hard time getting by.
I've been figuring out how to use the privilege I have now to help others, while also healing and reflecting.
Starting with little, achievable steps.
There's the mentor list, which has exploded with interest. The blog post now has even more links added to it.
I continue to give advice and mentorship to folks myself 1:1.
I'm going to get back into hosting free workshops for the community, this time in San Diego. I think I will start with hardware, because that was most satisfying to do last year. Working on partnering with local organizations to help with that. Stay posted for news here.
I feel like there's opportunity to do more, but for now it's just a time of reflecting while I grow the business. Thinking. Waiting for a good idea to blossom or that ideal chance meeting to happen.
My ultimate goal is to help lift underprivileged communities in the US out of poverty.
How can I make a better impact toward that goal? What's the next step?
For now, my thinking is to do little steps (like these free community workshops), reflect a lot, and don't detach myself further from the goal. I make sure to balance my weeks with business and mentorship, for instance. Always keeping it in mind.
The ocean is a healing place.
When I walk inside it, the thoughts of stress and meetings and disagreements all drip off my skin with the water. And I get a wake-up call. I am reminded of death. Filled with a peace that reminds me of how much time I've spent on things that won't actually matter when I'm facing my end. What will matter is love. The friendships I've had and the relationships I've built and what I've done to give back to others and how much I've cared for myself too.
That's what the people I admire most do. They give back to others and have genuine great friends and love.
I don't know the direction I want to take this.
But I don't think it centers around just technology.
I want to learn more about art.
I want to read, a lot.
I want to learn about a lot of different things.
I want to find connections.
I gave a presentation recently, and included a slide about entreprenuers I admire. It said I admire these things, and I elaborated with spoken words.
- People who genuinely care about others and take care of people
- People who are fair to the point of going against the norm, who don't underpay employees or rip people off just because other companies do it
- People who are genuinely happy, and live balanced lives
- People who don't just care about tech and are tapped into their communities
- People who make their own decisions and have the freedom to go against inefficient and toxic norms
Taking next steps.
We'll see.


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Use your voice as an improvising instrument
Jazz Singing is a priceless educational process, in which the singer is getting to know his/her voice, appreciates its multiple expressive potentials and learns to use it as a musical instrument. Meanwhile, he/she discovers the magic of jazz music and improvisation and enjoys the unique experience of artistic expression and freedom!
Mastering vocal technique and improvisation skills in Jazz Singing.
Vocal technique: breath management and development of vocal tone, range and volume.
The mission is to accomplish a "powerful" vocal instrument (making the best of all its range, volume and tone), which will allow the singer to acquire all the musical, expressive and improvisational skills, in order to be able to perform with musicality, self-confidence, freedom and pure joy!
After all Jazz Singing means to be able to use your voice as a musical instrument!
Jazz Singing: mastering jazz phrasing and improvisation.
The singer is getting familiar with the swing feel, learns how to manage legato and syncopation and starts to develop phrasing skills. He/she masters the jazz vocabulary and obtains his/her personal jazz articulation in vocal improvisation (scat singing). While cultivating the rhythmic variety and phrasal fluency, at the same time the singer reinforces his/her creativity, imagination and personal aesthetics, that will allow him/her to become self-confident and go deeper in any jazz style.
The final goal is to be able to improvise instantly within any given melody, over any harmonic progression or rhythmic context, to "fit in" the musical environment and to be in a constant "interplay" with the rest of the musicians.


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When giving us our room tour, our butler had told us we needed to make dinner reservations at least 1/2 hour before for the Grand restaurants and one day before for restaurants at the other hotels. As guests of the Grand, we could eat at any restaurant in the Iberostar 5 hotel complex. We never left the Grand though. At least for dinner. We were happy with the restaurants there. For our first night we chose Haiku, the Japanese restaurant. We dressed and headed out to find it. There is a covered walkway from the Ocean Front Buildings (70 & 71) to the main building, where all the restaurants are. We had checked the map and sort of had an idea where we were going. I didn't know which floor it was on.
Now, I'd had 2 glasses of champagne and a glass of rum, but some time had passed, so I really didn't think being under the influence had anything to do with what happened.
We came up to the Bella Vista buffet and walked around outside to L'Atelier, the gourmet restaurant. There is a door that goes into L'Atelier from the outside, as well as one from the inside. At this time, we had come upon some doors that opened automatically. This door did not. However, it had no Iberostar logo etched onto it (they all do now) and was crystal clear and, thinking it was open, I walked right into it. BOOM! Owww! I had a red mark on the bridge of my nose all week.
The hostess came over and we asked where the Japanese restaurant was. It was two flights of stairs up. We hurried off, slightly embarassed. I later read about someone walking into one of the doors and it shattered. I was glad that didn't happen to me.
We found Haiku and were seated at a Tempanyaki table. There was the center area for the chef and then two tables for people to sit, each table had an area for two people on each side, so it was a lot more intimate that most Tampanyaki tables. Each seating area is recessed.
We asked for some red wine and were brought a bottle. I knew there was a wine list, but we didn't see it until we ate at the Italian restaurant. We liked the wine they gave us. I can't remember exactly what kind of red it was though.
Ordering wine at Iberstar Paraiso over the years has been an adventure. Sometimes there is a wine list, sometimes there is no choice other than "blanco" or "tinto", although I can usually get a bottle of Cabernet if I ask nicely. The Grand always has a decent selection, in my opinion. It's not the best wine, but it is usually very drinkable. It was at the Grand (in August of 2010) that I sent back my first bottle of wine ever. You'll have to read that trip report though, to get the story about that.
Dinner that first night was delicious. The fried rice was possible the best I have ever had. The veggies were yummy. I ordered the filet, which was good. The chef did not ask how we wanted our beef cooked and it ended up slightly overcooked. More recently it has been way overcooked and I just don't order beef anymore here because of that.
Lobster was on the menu and Zung tried to order that, but was told it was not available. He got shrimp instead. The lobster would become an issue for us. It was on multiple menus, but was not available anywhere but the Surf and Turf. We were told it was not in season. My feeling was, if you put lobster on the menu, you need to find a way to supply it. If you are not going to offer it when it is not in season, change your menu. Of course, they could get lobster, just not the Caribbean lobster that is more readily available. They have changed this, because it is now always available.
The chef put on a good show. This is another thing that has changed. The last several trips I have made to the Grand, there has been no show cooking.
This first time, the chef made an onion volcano.
I passed on dessert. Zung got the mango sushi.
We were pretty tired after our travel day. We headed back to our room and went to bed. The bed was the most comfortable bed I had ever slept in, in Mexico. Actually, it was one of the most comfortable hotel beds I have slept in EVER. (The Bellagio had the MOST comfortable bed in any hotel. Zung will always chime in that he has never been to the Bellagio. I took Susie there for her 18th birthday. I need to take Zung so he'll quit whining about it). At home, we have a Tempurpedic, which is the most comfortable bed, bar none.
I woke up in the middle of the night and kept hearing this noise. It sounded like the air conditioner coming on and shutting off repeatedly. Zung woke up and heard it too. In the morning he decided it was the sound of the ocean. I didn't think so, but it made him happy, and it was his birthday trip, after all.
Another thing I decided in the middle of the night was that I didn't like my pillow. I knew that was no problem because they had a whole menu of pillows I could choose from! I planned to do just that.


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White House spokesman Sean Spicer on Friday did not rule out the possibility that President Trump might invoke executive privilege to try to stop former FBI director James Comey from testifying Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of its investigation into Russia's interference in the presidential election and possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials.
Comey associates have alleged that Trump asked the FBI director if he could drop an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn and his Russian contacts.
As president, Trump could technically invoke executive privilege to prevent Comey from testifying, but legal experts disagree as to whether or not it's applicable in this situation.
James Comey could be blocked from testifying about his firing by President Donald Trump, with the White House reportedly considering a controversial measure to keep the former Federal Bureau of Investigation director from appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee next week.
The White House is offering no comment on whether it will claim executive privilege ahead of Comey's scheduled testimony. Nunes recused himself from the Russian Federation investigation after he was criticized for being too close to the White House.
Fired FBI director James Comey may tell the Senate Intelligence Committee next week that President Trump suggested he ease off at least part of the FBI's Russian Federation investigation.
The committee on Wednesday issued seven subpoenas seeking testimony and information in its investigation into Russian activities during the election.
Reuters has reported that Flynn and Trump's son-in-law and close adviser, Jared Kushner, discussed with Kislyak the idea of creating a back channel between Trump and Putin that could have bypassed diplomats and intelligence agencies. "Given the manner in which Mr. Comey was dismissed, that inquiry has expanded to include questions of obstruction of justice".
The requests to unmask the names of Trump associates underwent the same stringent evaluations that USA privacy laws and intelligence regulations require for all such applications, and they produced nothing out of the ordinary, said the four officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The scope of Comey's testimony was not exactly clear, though Mueller was permitting him to speak publicly, an associate told the AP. Comey reportedly detailed that request, as well as other interactions with the president, in a series of memos.
The Justice Department and multiple U.S. congressional committees are investigating Russia's actions in the 2016 presidential election and questions about possible collusion between Russian officials and Trump campaign associates. Why would Trump say that before Comey had a chance to respond to Trump's version of the meetings? There is only one reason I can think of - Trump lied.
One of these notes, allegedly written by Comey, was recently leaked and it appears to reveal Trump directly asking Comey to kill the Flynn investigation.
Trump talked about his conversations with Comey in TV interviews and on Twitter, making it hard for him to claim that they should be kept confidential now, Rozell said. U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded the Russian government sought to influence the USA election in Mr Trump's favour, a charge Russia has denied.
The initial decision to fire Comey presented similar concerns and pitfalls for the administration as the current decision whether or not to try to halt his testimony does.


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Dude ranches have always been a great way to break the routine and get back in touch with your family and nature. Circle F Dude Ranch has 21 rustic cabins, each sleeping 12, for a total of 252 beds. Activities can include horseback riding, kayaking, rock wall climbing, zip lining, paint ball, hiking, softball, volleyball, tennis, basketball, campfire site and more on 500 acres in Central Florida. Family-style meals are offered in the Lasso Lodge. Circle F is within driving distance of both Orlando and Tampa airports.
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I had an idea a few years back about the gent saw. And that was that I couldn't stand them, they are so hard to grab the same way every time so you end up concentrating on the cut more than you should. There had to be a better way, some sawmakers give a slight bend to the handle or facets to use for registration. Woodworkers for years have sanded a flat into one side of the saw for this same purpose.
After thinking about how it can be improved I came up with my pistol grip version.
It feels like a regular dovetail pistol grip with a little steeper hang. It takes a little getting used to obviously because of the declined hang, but it is a nice saw to use for detailed work or through in a bag for traveling.
I am pretty happy with how they turned out.
-- Brian Noel
7 comments so far
#1 posted 04-21-2017 07:21 PM
Looks very comfortable to hold and I'm sure you'll get good control when using it. It's a beautiful saw all around.
-- St Augustine FL, Experience is the sum of our mistakes!
#2 posted 04-21-2017 07:31 PM
That is a well handled saw.
Looks like it will work well.
I modify many things in the shop too.
-- Wood rescue is good for the environment and me! just rjR
#3 posted 04-21-2017 07:31 PM
nice work brian,i agree with tony looks like it would be very comfortable in the hand.hey i thought you were takin a break from saws for awhile? you got the fever huh,couldnt stay away.i dont blame yah,you make killer saws.excellent work as usual.
-- sawdust the bigger the pile the bigger my smile-larry,so cal.
#4 posted 04-21-2017 08:35 PM
These are just a small run that I am doing for Handworks in Amana, Iowa in May. Then I am making a set of saws for Jay Bates, but that is it darnit ;) no more saws after that until next fall.
-- Brian Noel
#5 posted 04-21-2017 08:57 PM
That's a beautiful handle Brian and makes a lot of sense. Not sure if you have seen this, but Airframer (Eric) did a similar thing to a Crown gents saw a few years back. If you haven't seen it, it is posted here: http://lumberjocks.com/projects/91651
-- "Duck and Bob would be out doin some farming with funny hats on." chrisstef
#6 posted 04-21-2017 09:01 PM
This is a nice looking saw and the different type handle is a good idea.
helluvawreck aka Charles
-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
#7 posted 04-22-2017 09:20 PM
Nice job Bearkatwood and congratuations on your 'Daily Top 3' award.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
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first, how to make the dough. the recipe isn't a precise formula, you just have to know when you've reached the right consistency.
ingredients: 1 egg, 2 tbs salt, 1 liter hot water, about 8 c flour
beat the egg and temper with some of the hot water in a large glass bowl. add the rest of the water and salt to egg. add the flour and begin incorporating and kneading until dough forms. dough will become firm and pull away from edges of bowl when ready. cover bowl with towel and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
cut dough into 6 pieces, and knead again, forming into balls on a floured work surface.
using either a rolling pin or pasta maker, roll dough out until about 1/8 inch thick and cut into 4 inch squares. roll and cut dough as needed for assembly of dumplings so it doesn't dry out.
bichak - pumpkin pieroshki
1/2 medium pumpkin: seeded, peeled, shredded
2 onions, thinly sliced
salt & pepper to taste
3 tbs cumin seeds (whole)
~3 tbs oil
place all ingredients in a large saute pan and saute until pumpkin and onions are cooked down and soft.
place one spoonful on each square of dough and fold opposing corners together, sealing all four corners in the middle. don't overfill, they won't seal completely and make a mess when you saute them.
lightly coat pan in a small amount of oil and saute bichak in batches until lightly browned on each side. turn once. layer in a pan to keep warm.bichak is eaten warm and served with sour cream. these things are so good, i could probably eat two dozen of them. they're the perfect comfort food. the pumpkin tastes fresh and bright and the cumin seeds provide a crunchy pop of flavor.
for pumpkin manti:
1/2 pumpkin, seeded, peeled & shredded
1 onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbs cumin seeds, whole
for beef manti:
2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbs cumin seeds, whole
in two separate bowls, incorporate ingredients for beef and pumpkin manti.
place a spoonful of filling on a 4 inch square of dough. fold all corners to the middle, like the bichak. then take both left corners and pinch them together on the side of the dumpling. take both right corners and pinch together on the right side of the dumpling. this is easy to do but hard to describe. check out the picture for the best depiction of the folding/pinching technique.
place dumplings in an oiled steamer tray and stack as many as five trays high. steam for 45 minutes.
meanwhile, saute onion and tomato together for a garnish to the bichak.
manti is served with sour cream and the tomato onion saute. they are really tasty and are meant to be eaten with your hands. the warm, soft, savory manti tastes so good with the cool creamy sour cream.
i'm so hungry for these now i'm almost willing to do the 4 hours of work it takes to prepare both of them.


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Company: PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Line
Application: Main engines
Vessel: Container ship
Key Edge: Shell Lube Monitor, Shell Alexia 50
Based in Surabaya, Indonesia, interisland freight forwarding company, PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Line (PT SPIL), has a strong fleet of 73 vessels and 28 offices located across the Indonesian archipelago. PT SPIL is renowned for being the shipping pioneer of East Indonesia. In 1996, the growing need for broader coverage and the demand for more-reliable interisland shipments led PT SPIL to improve its service through handling more break-bulk cargo and using more-efficient means of transport utilising unitised containers. Supported by a Shell team, the company continues to improve its network to provide highquality services for its customers. As part of this process, PT SPIL wanted to reduce and optimise its vessels' lubricant consumption and to cut its lubrication costs without compromising on engine protection.
With support from Shell Marine, PT Cakrawala Maju Mapan (PT CMM), the Shell Marine distributor, suggested a trial using one of Shell Marine's technical services programmes, Shell LubeMonitor, in the main engines of the containership MV SPIL HANA to see if there were any opportunities to optimise the cylinder oil feed rate. As the vessel is using Shell Alexia 50 cylinder oil, PT CMM believed that such a programme could result in a reduction in feed rate that would help to reduce and optimise cylinder oil consumption.
To run the trial, PT CMM needed to educate and train the vessel's crew on sampling procedures, piston underside inspection and collecting the necessary data. They also had to persuade them that all the data and the piston underside inspections could be used to help reduce the feed rate safely and, thus, optimise lubricant consumption. PT CMM proposed using the Shell Lube Monitor service to monitor engine wear through measuring the iron in the cylinder oil in the MV SPIL HANA using a Shell Onboard Test Solutions device.
The feed rate was initially reduced from 180 to 160 l/d: a reduction of 20 l/d or 3,600 l/y. After a period of satisfactory results at 160 l/d, the feed rate was reduced further to 120 l/d: a total reduction of 60 l/d or 10,800 l/y.
With the feed rate reduction programme, PT SPIL has reduced its lubricant consumption and increased its efficiency for a more-effective fleet. It reports savings on lubrication costs of about US $17,300 a year for one vessel.1 Further savings may be possible, as the programme is ongoing and still striving to achieve the optimal feed rate.


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ISO 9001 is a standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system.
(a) Needs to indicate its ability to consistently provide product or services that meets customers and related statutory & regulatory requirements, and
(b) Commits to increase customer satisfaction index by the effective application of the system, including all processes for continual improvement of the system & the assurance of not to occur non conformity for the product or services.
The ISO 9001:2015 standard requirements are generic and are intended to be applicable to any organization, regardless of its type or size, or the products and services it provides.
The most noticeable change to the standard is its new structure. ISO 9001:2015 now follows the same overall structure as other ISO management system standards (known as the High-Level Structure) & another major difference is the focus on risk-based thinking.
The most recent ISO 9001:2015 standard is constructed around seven quality management principles:
- customer focus
- leadership
- engagement of people
- process approach
- improvement
- evidence-based decision making
- relationship management
ISO 9001:2015 Std contains 6 concepts are as followed:
- Integration of Risk Management
- Resource Management
- Systematic problem solving and learning
- Voice of the customer
- Knowledge management
- Measures (examples are performance, satisfaction and ROI.)
Benefits of ISO 9001:2015 :
Enhancing continuous improvement
This standard ensures the alignment & integration of QMS to your objectives.
ISO 9001:2015 drives greater involvement in organization's QMS by Top Management which assist in motivating employees towards the stated goals and strategic objectives.
Managing risk
ISO 9001:2015 also introduces 'risk-based approach'. It focuses the organizational resources, on the areas which are most likely to cause concern.
Performance Measurement
Effective performance measurement and self-governance can result in higher levels of innovation, employee loyalty, and customer satisfaction; as well as superior financial performance.
At first glance, the new high level structure common to all new and revised management system standards.


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Open Peer Review Reports for: Embedded health service development and research: why and how to do it (a ten-stage guide)
Pre-publication versions of this article are available by contacting firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Original Submission
|22 Dec 2017
|Original manuscript
|18 Apr 2018
|Reviewer Report - Cecilia Vindrola-Padros
|5 Jun 2018
|Author responded
|Author comments - John Walley
|Resubmission - Version 2
|5 Jun 2018
|Manuscript version 2
|22 Jun 2018
|Editorially accepted
|25 Jul 2018
|Article published
How does Open Peer Review work?
Open peer review is a system where authors know who the reviewers are, and the reviewers know who the authors are. If the manuscript is accepted, the named reviewer reports are published alongside the article. Pre-publication versions of the article are available by contacting firstname.lastname@example.com.
You can find further information about the peer review system here.


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If You Could Have One Thing...
Vogue Girl Korea September 2009
I have a little secret.
I sometimes play a little game called 'If You Could Have One Thing...'
The rules are that you pick just one item that you most desire from each magazine page.
I started playing this game with my dear friend Lauren almost ten years ago when we would receive the VOGUE UK Accessory Supplement. Now days, Lauren and I work in different offices, so I play this game with my Art Director. I thought you might like to play too. Now, If you could have one thing...
P.S. I have circled my favourites (and yes the rules are that you are allowed to pick the same thing).
Juvenile? Perhaps.
Fun? Definitely.
Enjoy Little Sandwiches :)
Love Love
Hello Sandwich


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With Infection
Mark Cooper has created a credible zombie story. Mark doesn't overdo it as is so easy with zombie fiction. His dialogue, characters and plot are all believable, at least as believable as any zombie fiction can be.
Cooper's work flows very nicely and you soon find yourself rattling off the pages and with a thirst for more of the plot twists.
Mark's descriptive writing isn't forced and again slides along nicely with the plot. Even with the excellent pace of Infection Mark leaves room for some fantastic descriptive writing. It's obvious that Mark is an accomplished storyteller. The characters in the story were interesting and well rounded. You found yourself rooting for them.
The author has left plenty of scope for a follow up and as I'm a bit of a "dead head" I really hope he writes one.


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Hands-on Review of the Umidigi S2 Lite
14 days with the Umidigi S2 Lite as my daily driver...
The latest Umidigi, the S2 Lite arrived at our door two weeks ago. I like to use a device over a certain period of time before I write a review. So I spent 14 days with the Umidigi S2 Lite as my daily driver. In this review I will share my findings about this experience with you.
The Umidigi S2 Lite arrived in a classy looking black box. Umidigi likes to take care of their packaging , I have noticed this before. In the box we find the phone, the bight red charger cable that has become somewhat of a Umidigi trademark and a black envelope with simtool. They also added a dark, glossy silicon cover for free. And they also throw in a screenprotector. So that's a rather complete package you get for about 130 euro. Remember folks, this is not some 200+ bucks device. We're talking budget here.
When it comes to design the Umidigi S2 Lite looks exactly the same as the gorgeous S2 and S2 Pro flagship. One of the definite Pro's Umidigi phones are known for is their premium building materials. Let's be honest, its not a edge phone, but I for one like that my fingers have something to land on when holding the phone. The upper and lower bezels are really thin and are right on par with the four times more expensive Samsung A8. In all fairness, when I held both devices side to side, the design of the Umidigi S2 Lite was the absolute winner for me.
The 8.5mm thickness and the full metal body make the Umidigi S2 Lite not only look premium, but it feels great to hold. On the back we find an easy to reach and very fast working fingerprint scanner and the two camera lenses. More about those later.
The 6 inch screen with it's 18:9 screenratio stretches almost completely to the edge and the bezels are minimal. But they're there. There's well rounded 2.5D glass on the screen. Even though the screen resolution "only" is 1440 x720 p the colours and the brightness is just amazing. It's clear that Sharp has done a great job again.
Like said before the Umidigi S2 Lite is a 130 euro phone and not a flagship. Regardless the specifications are not bad at all. I think we all can agree that 4GB RAM is rather cool on a "Lite-version". It runs on a MediaTek octa core chip clocked at 1.5 Ghz ( Mediatek MT6750T, 64-Bit Processor, ARM-A53). The internal storage is set at 32 GB ROM and can be expanded with a SD Card up to 256 GB. Now get this: Umidigi offers you the option to integrate your SD Card and make it part of the internal storage. So, this means you could get up to 288 GB of storage in your S2 Lite! For now the Umidigi S2 Lite runs on Android 7.1 Nougat but the company already announced an update to Oreo in May. A larger than average 5100mAh battery with fast charging is powering the S2 Lite.
Even after two weeks of use, I find it very difficult to have an opinion about the cameras. Let me tell you why. At first I went outside on a terribly cold, but sunny day, and found that the camera's shoot excellent pictures except a slight over-exposure every now and then. The I tried shooting pictures inside. Now that was like playing a game of roulette. Some pictures turn out splendid with plenty of saturation and a reasonable dynamic range. Take another shot in the same room, with the same light just a minute later, and you might end up with a blend picture. After four days of using the phone an OTA Update came in promising to improve the camera quality amongst other things. And I must say it did. Now 8 out of the 10 shots turn out rather decent.
Same as with the pictures: the dynamic range is just not one of the greatest. There is image stabilisation so there is a certain jerkiness when you're moving around during filming. The video's otherwise turn out reasonably sharp and they're great to use on social media. The sound is also not bad. That is if you're using a headset, because if I would have to mention on dissapointing aspect of the Umidigi S2 Lite, its the speaker. Watching a video outdoors is almost not possible, because the volume just won't overtone background sounds. Speaking about dissapointment while still on the camera topic: The second lense we find on the back. Now, for the love of God I wasn't able to figure out what it's there for. My guess is: Looking good -the end-.
So, now we got all the technicalities out of the way: the important thing. How did the Umidigi S2 Lite do on a daily basis, being my daily driver for two weeks? In all honesty? I was suprised. In a very positive way. The OTA update went fast and smooth, the device feels great in the hand and is up for every usual daily tasks you throw at it. It somehow felt faster and smoother than a lot of other devices I have used sporting the VERY SAME chipset. So I must give my compliments to Umidigi for great tweaking there. What I loved most was the life span of one battery charge. You probably won't be suprised to hear I'm a heavy user and even I could reach a day and a half to two days with one single charge! The battery life on this thing is just insane!
The Umidigi S2 Lite is, and I say that without hesitation the best Umidigi device I have used so far. After the C-Note I was kinda worried about Umidigi if I'm completely honest. But the S2 Lite is a demonstration of craftmanship in a budget body. It feels premium in every aspect, is fast and accurate and the screen is just great. The only CON on the Umidigi S2 Lite in my opinion is the camera. Maybe another OTA update could fix it. I can definitely recommend this device to anyone looking for a great Samsung S8 like device that won't break the bank. The only regret I have is that I reviewed the black version. Come on now people , that red version is just stunning! Now my rating for the Umidigi S2 Lite: I would say an 8 out of 10 points.
To order your own Umidigi S2 Lite follow this link.


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According to a recent article in LP Gas magazine, the Waterford School District in Michigan recently added 10 school buses powered by Propane Autogas to its fleet. Nearly 30 school districts in Michigan now rely on buses equipped with Roush CleanTech propane fuel systems.
Roush CleanTech reports that it has deployed almost 14,000 propane vehicles – with more than half of these school buses – to fleets across the country since 2010. These propane Autogas fuel systems are certified by the Environmental Protection Agency.
That's due to the fact that buses fueled by Autogas emit 80 percent less smog-producing hydrocarbons and virtually eliminate particulate matter when compared with diesel. In addition, propane bus fleets reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by about 10,000 pounds and particulate matter by 315 pounds each year compared with the diesel buses they have replaced.
Brian Carney, executive director of school bus and customer support for Roush CleanTech, told LP Gas: "Propane is a proven choice that costs about 50 percent less than diesel per gallon and reduces maintenance costs due to its clean-operating properties."


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An Electric Future! The Renault SYMBIOZ Concept Car
The good folks over at Renault are no strangers to intriguing and eye-catching rides. They have been crafting stunning automobiles for decades, and today they are taking things to the future. Today we get our first look at The Renault SYMBIOZ Concept Car. This unique design is an all-electric, self-driving luxurious automobile of the future with a goal to provide the comfort of home in your ride.
They have certainly succeeded with a "cocoon of comfort." The ride features various self-driving modes in case manual driving is not an option. The driver's seat swivels a full 180 degrees while in "lounge mode," while the interiors plush design makes a comfortable and futuristic appeal. Inside we find details of copper, marble, fabric and porcelain and an electric motor that charges to 80% in just 20 minutes. The car is also capable of syncing up with your home, displaying visitors on the dash cam when you are away. Have a look at the stunning design in the images below and speak your thought son it after the jump. Stay tuned for much more and learn more from Renault immediately.
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GERHARD RICHTER PAINTING (Corinna Belz, 2011)
Film Forum
209 West Houston St.
March 14-27
There's nothing abstract about the title of Corinna Belz's documentary on German artist Gerhard Richter, no missing words or punctuation marks. Gerhard Richter Painting is primarily just that: Ninety-seven minutes of Gerhard Richter painting as he prepares for several exhibitions, including a 2009 show at the Marian Goodman Gallery in New York City. In 2007, Belz got a rare chance to capture Richter on camera, making a short film focusing on the stained-glass window he designed for the Cologne Cathedral. Two years later, the shy, reserved German artist, who prefers to have his art speak for itself, invited Belz into his studio, giving her remarkable access inside his creative process, which revealingly relies so much on chance and accident. Belz films Richter as he works on two large-scale canvases on which he first slathers yellow paint, adds other colors, then takes a large squeegee and drags it across the surface, changing everything. It's fascinating to watch Richter study the pieces, never quite knowing when they are done, unsure of whether they are any good. It's also painful to see him take what looks like an extraordinary painting and then run the squeegee over it yet again, destroying what he had in order to see if he can make it still better. "They do what they want," he says of the paintings. "I planned something totally different." About halfway through the film, a deeply concerned Richter starts regretting his decision to allow the camera into his studio. "It won't work," he says. "At the moment it seems hopeless. I don't think I can do this, painting under observation. That's the worst thing there is." But continue he does, for Belz's and our benefit. Belz (Life After Microsoft) even gets Richter to talk a little about his family while looking at some old photos, offering intriguing tidbits about his early life and his escape to Düsseldorf just before the Berlin Wall went up. Belz also includes clips from 1966 and 1976 interviews with Richter, and she attends a meeting he has with Goodman about his upcoming show, lending yet more insight into the rather eclectic artist. "To talk about painting is not only difficult but perhaps pointless, too," Richter, who turned eighty last month, says in the 1966 clip. However, watching Gerhard Richter Painting is far from pointless; Belz has made a compelling documentary about one of the great, most elusive artists of our time. "Man, this is fun," Richter says at one point, and indeed it is; watching the masterful artist at work is, well, a whole lot more fun than watching paint dry. Gerhard Richter Painting opens on March 14 at Film Forum, with Yale School of Art dean Robert Storr introducing the 8:00 screening.


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Post Office Savings Scheme: If you are seeking safe investment options that will help you earn a decent return, post office schemes are the right investment plans for you
Post Office Savings Scheme: If you are seeking safe investment options that will help you earn a decent return, post office schemes are the right investment plans for you. The schemes are well known among investors in both urban and rural parts of the country. India Post offers many schemes such as 5-Year Post Office Recurring Deposit Account (RD), Post Office Saving Accounts, Post Office Time Deposit Account and National Savings Certificates (NSC), among others. Many of these schemes also offer income tax benefits to investors.
Here are top 3 post office schemes which offer income tax benefits:
– Public Provident Fund (PPF):
Probably the most popular tax-saving scheme, Public Provident Fund (PPF) provides EEE (exempt-exempt-exempt) benefits under the income-tax laws. It means, the contribution by the investors, interest rate and maturity are all tax-free. PPF deposits are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80C of Income Tax Act. A maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh can be claimed in one financial year.
The maturity period of PPF accounts is 15 years which can be later extended in multiples of five after the account matures. The return rate is 7.6 per cent. Under the PPF account, there is loan facility and partial withdrawal facilities too. Also, the facility for premature closure of the account is also available after completion of five years. However, the option is available only under specific conditions. The interest rate is revised quarterly.
– 5-Year Post Office Time Deposit:
According to the India Post website, post offices offer deposits in the time period of one year, three years and five years. The investment under the five-year term deposit is eligible for the benefit of Section 80C of the I-T Act. Under this scheme, customers get an interest rate of 7.4 per cent. Under the present income tax laws, investment in income tax-saving fixed deposits (FDs) can help an individual claim deduction for investments up to Rs 1.5 lakh per annum.
– Post Office Savings Account:
It is a saving account option which is offered by the post office with an interest of 4 per cent per annum. Under Section 80TTA, interest income earned from savings accounts (including Post Office Savings Account) up to Rs 10,000 is tax deductible from the gross income.
Notably, according to the changes proposed during the budget session 2018, senior citizens are offered a higher interest income exemption limit on deposits in post offices and banks, which also includes recurring deposits (RDs). Presently, a deduction of up to Rs 10,000 is allowed under Section 80TTA of I-T Act to a person in respect of interest income from a saving account.
According to a report by NDTV, interest income earned from savings bank account (both bank and post office) is included in the individual's income.
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Get yourselves down to Levenshulme Baptist Church this afternoon for the final performance of The Importance Of Being Earnest by Levenshulme Players.
Category Archives: events
Psychic At The Klondyke
Psychic At The Klondyke
Bollywood Punch And Judy at Arcadia Library
Oktoberfest At The Klondyke
Fallowfield Loop Creative Event By A Pocketful Of Treasures
This Sunday 9th On Fallowfield Loop, Crayfield Rd entrance, A pocket full Of Treasures is Having a creative event.
More information is available HERE
Please do bring a little treasure, and Share in the Gallery Of Gilded Frames, Make a clay Treasure, have the back stories of your treasure turned into Poetry!
Levenshulme Players… Handbags At Dawn
Next month the Levenshulme Players will be staging the Oscar Wilde classic The Importance of Being Earnest.
It will be on at Levenshulme Baptist Church on the 10th and 11th of November at 7PM with a Saturday matinee on the 12th at 2PM.
Watch out for Lady Bracknell…
Tickets can be bought here:
Levenshulme Jumble Trail
Following the success of the first event in June the second Levenshulme Jumble Trail is on Sunday 18th September.
A map of stalls is available HERE
What is a jumble trail?
A jumble trail is a collection of yard, garage or garden jumble sales happening from peoples' homes, all on the same day in the same area (in this case, Levenshulme and nearby – you can see the area covered on the map).
Community, Sports and Activity Day
Crowcroft Park Solidarity Walk Photos
Crowcroft Park Solidarity and Strength Walk
21.00 on Thursday 8th September 2016
In light of the news of a tragic rape of a child in one of our local parks and the feeling of helplessness a community can sometimes feel in a situation like this, as a small gesture of solidarity, local people would like to 'reclaim the night' in Levenshulme and Longsight by way of a group walk.
All Levenshulme and Longsight residents are invited to partake in a peaceful evening walk, (no placards, banners and no vocal protests in keeping with the spirit of unity and for the sake of our neighbours) meeting at 8:45pm at the main entrance of Crowcroft Park on Stockport Road. The walk will commeence at 9:00pm around the perimeter of the park before ending in a vigil. Groups can then walk home along Stockport Road.
It is hoped that a peaceful walk for all members of the community to participate in will help to unify the area and highlight the need for our local authorities, police and councillors to pay closer attention to the criminal activities on the rise in both Levenshulme and Longsight.
Residents have the right to walk the local streets without fear and intimidation and we hope that this small gesture will inspire change from the top down, acknowledge solidarity with the victims of violent crime and sexual attacks and combat intimidation by a minority of society.
Please join us for this important occassion and show your support for the victims of rape, crime and the desire for safety in the area we live.
Pauline Johnston
Love Levenshulme
Further information available HERE
Highfield Road Allotments Show, 3rd September
Levenshulme allotments on Highfield Road are having an Allotment show on Saturday 3rd September.
Starting at 11am they'll be bric a brac, a tombola, allotment grown veg stall, crafts, tea and cake stall, bicycle powered music and a bar.
At 2.30pm the fantastic display of veg and fruit will have been judged and you can have a look.
If that's not enough fun, at 4.30 the prize winning veg will be auctioned off. C'mon guys, what's there not to love?
Levenshulme Beer, Gin and Food Festival
The Levenshulme beer, gin and food festival is a three day event over the August bank holiday.
Held at the Klondyke Club (1 Burnage Range) the festival will be combined with the famous Levenshulme Market on the Saturday (held in the station car park) and promises fun for all the family.
- Over 20 ales, 20 gins, 3 lagers, & 2 ciders to try.
- Various street food stalls.
- Live music & dj sets.
- Bouncy castle, face painting and field games for the children and families.
More Levenshulme loveliness in the summer. A not to be missed event!
- Saturday 27th August, 12.00-late (market 12.00-18.00)
- Sunday 28th August 12.00-late
- Monday 29th August 12.00-late
Music and Cakes at Bud Garden Centre
In case it's not already in your diaries…. Garden Cafe at Bud Garden Centre, Grangethorpe Drive, Bank Holiday Monday.
Fairtrade teas and coffee, botanically themed cakes, produce, houseplants, live music. All in aid of local refugee support charities Freedom from Torture and Boaz Trust.
Ping Pong In The Park
Friends of Greenbank are organising a ping pong evening in the park every first and third thursdayof the month at 7pm, weather permitted.
As the sun looks promising to stay around for a while we are very happy to host our first event tomorrow evening. Please come along and join us for a game of casual ping pong. We have some bats but bring your own if you have one already.
Shakespeare In Levenshulme
30 July 2016 – 4:00pm to 6:00pmSustrans Fallowfield Loop cycle route, Crayfield Road entrance, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3NX
Bicycle-riding theatre company The Handlebards will bring their brilliant all-female version of Romeo and Juliet to our very own Fallowfield Loop cycle route in Manchester as part of a tour to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
The Handlebards '4 for 400' season includes four plays each performed by four actors in over 70 venues over the summer. The troupes carry all their costumes, props and sets by bicycle, travelling across the National Cycle Network to reach their shows.
Cycle or walk to the open-air show at Levenshulme along our linear traffic-free path, which runs between Chorlton to Gorton, and bring a picnic and a blanket or portable chair.
There will be three led rides to the event at Levenshulme – from Chorlton at one end of the Fallowfield Loop, Debdale Park at the other end, and Heaton Moor.
Further information available HERE
EU Referendum Consequences
Michael Dougan, Professor of European Law at the University ofLiverpool, spoke at the Levenshulme Community Association EU Debate on 15th June. We had a great debate – informative, reasoned and respectful. Professor Dougan references the LCA debate in this video which is his analysis of the result and the consequences of the EU Referendum.
Watch the video HERE
A note on the LCA EU Debate with praise from participants and a video of Professor Dougan's pre-referendum analysis that reflect his talk in Levenshulme are available HERE
Levenshulme Hope Not Hate Vigil
Everyone is welcome to the Levenshulme Hope not Hate Vigil on Sunday 26th June at 11.00am on the Village Green.
This is to mark the horrific events of the Orlando massacre and the brutal murder of Jo Cox MP but it is also to show we stand together as a community against violence on our streets whether that be personal abuse, muggings, stabbings and shootings. We have had enough and stand together in a show of defiance against the violence and hatred.
Levenshulme stands against hatred, intolerance and violence.
There will be short talks at 11.30
This is an event for everyone in Levenshulme. This is an event for everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, faith, political view or any other characteristic. It is a celebration of the tolerance, inclusivity, diversity and love shown by the people of Levenshulme.
Levenshulme Community Association has come together with Levenshulme Inspire Church to organise this public show of solidarity against hatred but it is an event for all the community groups, organisations, people and religions of our great community.
Come along, celebrate Levenshulme and show your support for love and hope, not hate.
Praise For Levenshulme
High praise for Levenshulme.
Our speaker at the EU Refefendum Debate organised by Levenshulme Community Association on Wednesday 15 June had this to say about Levenshulme:
"Thanks very much for this very kind email. But in fact, it is me who should thank you and your fellow citizens in Manchester for raising my spirits enormously. I was thoroughly impressed by the sense of community and interest and concern and solidarity that I encountered last night. You have a rare and valuable thing in Levenshulme."
Michael Dougan, Professor of European Law, University of Liverpool.
You can read a report of the debate, read feedback and see a video of Professor Dougan HERE
Invitation For Communal Iftar
Dear Neighbour
We hope that this message reaches you in the best of health & happiness.
You may or may not be aware that your fellow Muslim neighbours and friends are going through the month of Ramadan – where they fast from dawn till dusk. Ramadan is an auspicious time for Muslims; wherein one reflects and contemplates much on the relationship we have with God Almighty. However, due to the days now being longer, we have worshippers coming in late for night prayers and also in the early morning. This can indeed cause an inconvenience for our non-Muslim neighbours; for which we apologise.
We feel privileged, that as a pillar of the Levenshulme community, we provide a facility where we can accommodate and help open the fasts of the local Muslim populace. We would like to cordially invite you, our fellow neighbours from all walk of life, to share in this festive and wonderful experience by welcoming you to join us for the second annual Iftar Meal when we will be opening the fast.
We would be honoured if you would accept our invitation and break bread with us along with your family and friends and in essence 'Share the spirit of Ramadan' with us by partaking in a delicious and hearty meal cooked by our chefs at the Masjid on Saturday 18th June 2016.
We shall be grateful if you could kindly confirm your participation and arrive on site for 8:45pm so we can ensure you are seated and served in time for the breaking of the fast at approximately 9:45pm. Before the meal, there will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions, which will be answered by our scholars.
If you have any further queries please contact Mr Shujaat Hussain Mob: 07974 135 116 or Mr Tahir Ismail Mob: 07814 673 980 email: email@example.com.
Yours in good faith
Management Team
Madina Masjid & Community Centre
The Levenshulme EU Referendum Debate
OK, people of Levenshulme, the debate is on!
- The Levenshulme EU Debate
- Wednesday 15th June 2016, 19.00
- The Klondyke, 1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme, M19 2HQ (off Albert Road)
Levenshulme Community Association is delighted to announce the big EU debate.
This is an open, public meeting. Your chance to discuss and debate the EU referendum. Speakers from both Stronger In Europe and Vote Leave are being confirmed.
Should the UK remain part of the European Union or should it leave? You decide.
Levenshulme Community Association is not a political organisation and does not take a position on the EU Referendum.
Levstock 2016
Welcome to Levstock, the magical summer nights picnic on June 24th.
Levstock are going for a mellow and laid back atmosphere this year, and using it as a fundraiser for a new Arts and Culture Centre for Levenshulme at the Levenshulme old library.
No fireworks this year, and less amplified music. But still lots of surprising things to see and do, and stalls, and good beer. Bring your own picnic*, and be prepared to share it with friends and neighbours. Its a community thing!
Entry to Levstock includes free entry to the LeveNights disco (normally £3) from 10pm.
Levstock will take place at the Klondyke, 1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme (off Albert Road).
You can reserve Levstock tickets online.
You will pay for your reservation when you arrive. This will ensure you have a ticket on the door until 7.30pm. After 7.30pm they may be released depending on demand.
Book tickets HERE
Tickets will also be available on the night at the gate.
Alma Park School Summer Fair
This Saturday, 21st May, Alma Park School Summer Fair! 2-4pm.
Come along and enjoy. There will be all the usual things: various stalls, Cakes, Toys, Bri-a-brac, all kinds of games of skill and chance, hook a duck etc, Bouncy castle, Facepaint stall, Mendi, Food and snack stalls, etc etc etc. Fun afternoon. Alma Park School, Errwood Rd, Levenshulme.
Separate Tables At The Klondyke By Levenshulme Players
Singalong At Inspire
Levenshulme Market Community Shindig
Levenshulme Old Library Fundraiser
Levenshulme and Gorton South Election Hustings 2016
Once again Levenshulme Community Association is organising hustings for the local elections. All candidates have been invited. Everyone is welcome. These are open, public meetings and an opportunity for anyone to ask questions of any candidates in the May local elections.
Levenshulme Ward
Wednesday 27th April
19.30 start
1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme, M19 2HQ
Gorton South Ward
Thursday 28th April
747 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 3AR
What's Your Vision For Levenshulme?
Levenshulme Neighbourhood Planning Forum would love to hear your ideas for how you want Levenshulme to develop. What's your vision for our community?
14.00 today in the Community Studio at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre.
This isn't just bout dull planning matters, this is bout what we want our community to be and to look like.
Everybody welcome.
Levenshulme's Hidden Gems Family Cycle Tour
Join Sustrans volunteers for a Go explore with Sustrans led ride from Chorlton to Levenshulme discovering the hidden gems of Levenshulme and how to get there via the Loopline.
Saturday 2 April 2016, 9.45am
Meet opposite Morrisons on Wilbraham Road next to The Bar at 9.45am.
The ride will visit Levenshulme's Model Village, Antiques Village and Cafe, Highfield Country Park, Shore Community Farm, the Secret Lake and Sivori's Ice cream factory.
Entrance to the Community Farm costs £2 per adult, £1 per child (optional).
Free refreshments provided at the Antiques Village Cafe.
The ride is approximately 5 miles to Levenshulme and 9 miles return to Chorlton.
The ride will return along the Fallowfield Loop and end at Levenshulme Market, Stockport Road at 2pm.
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather, bring sun protection, waterproofs and something to drink. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Places on the ride are limited. Reserve your place using the link available HERE
Image courtesy of Sustrans
Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre User Forum Meeting
The first meeting of the Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre User Forum has been confirmed. The invitation is provided below:
Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre User Forum
The first User Group meeting for Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre will take place in the Community Studio at Arcadia on Tuesday 8th March from 6pm to 8pm.
If you are interested in getting involved please contact reception and come along on the night. You can leave you details with one of our team, email email@example.com or call us on 0161 641 9911
We look forward to meeting you.
Andrew Smith
Partnership Manager – Manchester
Arcadia Library And Leisure Centre Is Now Open
After years of campaigns, consultations, marches, plans, occupations, letters, meetings, talking and even quite a bit of dancing the people of Levenshulme can now celebrate as our new Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre throws open its doors.
Here are a few photographs of the new Arcadia. These are the third set in the series of photographs recording the old Levensulme Baths, the original Levenshulme Library and now the new Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre.
Arcadia is a brand new £9.3m facility. It is managed and operated by Greenwich Leisure Limited under the Better brand through a contract with Manchester City Council. GLL are experts in managing leisure facilities. The facilities were built by Laing O'Rourke both on time and on budget. The quality and attention to detail is very impressive. Arcadia includes:
- Community Library of 300 square metres including dedicated children's library
- Over 20 free computers
- Free wifi throughout the centre
- Two swimming pools
- Flexible changing rooms that can provide dedicated access to one pool for use by specific groups or for private hire
- Multipurpose Community Studio for exercise classes or community activities or meetings
- 60 station gym with additional free weights
- Sauna – up to 12 people
- Steam room – up to 12 people
- Disabled access throughout with a large lift and easy access for the pools
- A buggy store
Arcadia stands as a wonderful facility and proof of what can be achieved when there is a genuine cooperative, positive collaboration between residents, our community, councillors, council officers, designers and developers.
This is our facility.
(All photographs copyright Jeremy Hoad)
Levenshulme Good Neighbours Lunch and Karaoke at St. Mary's
Levenshulme Good Neighbours & St Mary's Active Retirement Groupinvites you to… An Afternoon of Lunch and Karaoke
Thursday 11th February 2016 from 12noon until 2pm
at St Mary Social Club, St. Mary's Parish Centre,
Elbow Street, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PY
This event is for people aged over 50.
Transport can be provided with prior arrangement,
please call Levenshulme Good Neighbours on 0161 850 1066.
Fred's Ale House First Birthday Celebration
Why not join us for our 1st Birthday at Fred's on Friday 29th January 2016 Real Ale Bar here in Levenshulme and help raise funds for a very deserving charity.
Cornerstone is a day centre providing services to adults facing a wide range of social issues including homelessness, poverty, social isolation, poor mental health, drug and alcohol addiction. They operate an open door policy, welcoming people from all backgrounds with the aim of being able to offer support to clients, improve their prospects and enhance their quality of life. It would be nice if everyone could share this with everyone to raise lots of funds.
Many Thanks, Lawrence Hennigan
Hard Rain Poetry Evening
25th January 2016"The Monkey's Mask"
Hard Rain Poetry
Thairish (Isis) Café, 910 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 (near Albert Road)
6pm- 8pm: Poetry/ creative writing workshop
The workshop is a chance to write poems and tell stories. A safe space to share ideas and creativity. No writing experience necessary. The workshop will be led by Shamshad Khan using extracts from the mystery verse novel "The Monkey's Mask" by the provocative Australian writer Dorothy Porter.
8pm -10pm: Poetry sharing and Open mic*
Start the new year with a mood of bravery and sharing. Come and listen to local talent and share your own poems or read out extracts from your favourite authors.
*Open mic: this is an opportunity to share your own poems. Poems and stories by your favourite writers (dead or alive) are also very welcome.
Offers to be guest poet and help with setting up, delivery and clearing up would be appreciated.
Everyone welcome, no writing experience necessary
Musicians very welcome
A FREE event
Sessions run on the last Monday of every month (except December)
Hard Rain Poetry is a voluntary community project which encourages local creative expression.
"…the 'deepest' poetry workshop and readings I've been at for ages. Such an extraordinary group of characters, and so much wisdom, kindness, wildness and fine writing and reading. Very caring, open atmosphere." Adam Strickson (guest poet)
"It really is a friendly and stimulating atmosphere… a diverse range of poets/writers from different cultures…. a welcoming and patient approach to all learners/poets and makes them feel comfortable to express themselves freely.." Sabbi (artist, participant/audience)
Supported by The Thairish Café (formerly ISIS café)
Twitter: HERE (the tweet will take you to the Tumblr:)
Tumblr HERE
For more information on how to get involved contact shamshad on email@example.com or call on 07786816173
Arcadia Library And Leisure Centre Opening Date
We are pleased to confirm that the new £9.3m Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre situated in the heart of Levenshulme on the A6 will open on Saturday 20th February 2016.
This will be the culmination of a long and hard fought campaign by the LCA and Levenshulme residents and groups to keep our existing baths and library open and then to replace them with new facilities.
This is an amazing success story in hard times. It is a story of a community coming together to fight for its facilities. It is a story of Manchester City Council working positively and productively with our community. It is a story of responsive and engaging council officers. It is a story of political differences and collective action. Above all, it is a success story that the people of Levenshulme should be proud of.
We hope to see as many people as possible celebrate the opening of Arcadia with us. Further details will be made available as soon as they are confirmed.
Here are a few photographs from December. This was during a tour after the LCA Community Forum Meeting.
Oh, and here is Jean Bernard and Jeremy Hoad. We could resist a trip in the lift.
Levy-Tea Christmas Social
The Levy-Tea Christmas social will be held on Wednesday 30th December, 15.00-17.00 at Levenshulme Library.
The Facebook page is HERE
Levenshulme Lights Switch On
The hugely popular Levenshulme Lights Switch On party is happening this Friday, 4th December.
Come along to The Village Green on Stockport Road to see our tree lit up, meet Santa, listen to music and have fun.
The first 300 children will receive a free present.
The event is organised by Levenshulme Traders' Association and supported by businesses and groups across Levenshulme.
Levenshulme Community Association is pleased to support the event. We have also organised the lights alone the A6 to bring festive cheer to our community.
Levenshulme's Spontaneous Demonstration Of Solidarity With Paris.
A spontaneous vigil for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris was held in Levenshulme tonight (Saturday 14th November 2015).
The sentiment of solidarity was clear with the people of Paris. Levenshulme people are determined to defend our diverse and strong community against any attacks on an open, multicultural inclusive community with a successful spirit of tolerance and respect for all.
Organised via the local Levy Massive Facebook group the event was a touching reminder of the solidarity of ordinary people with the victims of terrorism and extremism. Small gestures demonstrate that people of all backgrounds, beliefs, people who are religious or not, share a common revulsion for intolerance, hatred, extremism and violence.
Ce soir, nous sommes français.
Égalité, Fraternité, Liberté.
(Photos courtesy of Jeremy Hoad.)
Day Of The Dead Ofrenda
Levenshulme Artists In Art Auction
Levenshulme artists Paul Magrs and Daniel Pitts both have paintings in the Freedom from Torture North West Art Auction 2015.
The auction takes place on Thursday, 12 November, 2015, 18:00 to 22.00 at Z-Arts, 335 Stretford Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5Z
Further information is available HERE
Lovely Levy Colouring Book Launch
Happy Birthday Levenshulme Inspire Centre
Happy birthday to the Levenshulme Inspire Centre. Five years old today!
Planning Forum Public Events
Levenshulme Neighbourhood Planning Forum (LNPF) public events.
Come along and find out about the LNPF and how our community can influence local planning issues.
What matters to you? Green spaces? Affordable housing? Improving our High Street? Supporting businesses for local jobs? Protecting buildings? Takeaways? Parking? Litter? Transport?
Everyone is welcome to get involved and help decide what the priorities and desires are for people who live and work in Levenshulme. This will become our plan for our community.
Saturday 31st October
Levenshulme Library (Cromwell Grove)
Thursday 5th November
Inspire Centre (Stockport Road)
Saturday 7th November
Levenshulme Market (Station Car Park)
Levenshulme Festival has started!
Levenshulme Taste Festival
Arts And Crafts Help Sought For Levenshulme Good Neighbours
Are you a 'crafty' person? Levenshulme GoodNeighbours are looking for an arts and crafts session worker to run a session for National Older People Day on the 1st October.
This would be for a drop-in activity, and we would really like people to be able to take something away with them. It needs to be easy to join in for people of all skills levels / physical abilities and not take a long time to achieve (we were thinking origami or something else paper based – but are open to suggestions). There is funding to pay for your time and equipment.
You must:
- Provide examples of the work you plan to do with people attending the day
- Be free to work in Levenshulme on the 1st October between 10.30am and 3pm
- Provide all the required supplies
- Provide a taxpayer reference number to show you are self-employed and are able to be paid freelance
Please send Levenshulme Good Neighbours a private message on Facebook, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 0161 850 1066.
Levy Soup – Crowdfunding for Levenshulme
Levy Soup is …
A way of promoting community based activity through a creative "crowdfunding" event.
Come along and you'll get to share a home-made Soup dinner with new and old friends. (Plus the chance to network and have a dance too). There is a paying bar at the venue.
Levy Soup has been set up to celebrate and support creative projects in Levenshulme that benefit the local community.
For a suggested donation of £5 attendees receive a bowl of veggie soup, some bread and a vote. During the evening you will hear pitches from people who want to do something in Levenshulme.
For the first "Soup" we have chosen the theme of food so if you have a food based idea or project that you would like to have funded then this is for you.
Each presenter has four minutes to pitch their idea and answer four questions from the audience.
At the event, people eat, talk, share ideas and then vote on the project they think benefits Levenshulme the most. At the end of the night the winner goes home with all of the money raised in the evening to carry out their project.
The first Levy Soup event will take place on October 8th, 19.00 at the Klondyke (1 Burnage Range).
Everyone is welcome to attend– no matter where you live you can share in this experience.
Information for Bidders:
You might be a group of friends, neighbours, an existing voluntary, community or resident group or an individual. (Aged 11 and over)
The application from can be downloaded HERE
What can I bid for?
It's up to you!! Maybe a tea and tech group for older people; a Xmas party for young people leaving care, a community growing project, a raised bed for vegetable growing, a popcorn and film night for kids – these are only examples- the options are endless and we hope bidders will be really creative! The only rule is that the people who benefit should be in Levenshulme.
All you need at this stage is an idea – We've made the process as simple as possible and we'll also be able to help you think about how to present your pitch. No PowerPoint presentations allowed!
Deadline for applications
The deadline for submissions for bidders for Soup 1 is Thursday 1st October 2015. Fill in the form and send it to us now!
Good luck and if you have any questions at all please contact us!
For more information
Email: email@example.com
Call: Carey 07968 031085
Find us on Facebook HERE
Twitter @LevySoup
Children's Sponsored Walk For Refugees In Crisis 27th September
Young children want to raise money for those who have lost everything and seeking refuge for safety.
On Saturday evening my husband and I spoke to our children (aged 8, 5 and 3) about the Syrian conflict in a sensitive way that children their age would understand. We wanted them to be aware so that we could donate items and they would understand why.
My eight year old daughter suggested a sponsored walk to raise money to help and we burst with pride. I explained to the boys what a sponsored walk was and they giddily agreed.
We are going to walk the Fallowfield loop on 27th September at 1pm starting at the entrance at Slade Lane and will walk to Gorton. They will then have to do the journey back again.
Other families have said they will join us so I have created this event page so that people can invite other families or sponsor those walking or toddling.
There will be children of different ages and stages so I propose parents/carers wanting to get involved to set your own targets for your child's individual needs. that way everybody who would like to participate and raise money can be included. Also id say bike riding, scooting, running are allowed as they are children after all.
For those attending please bring appropriate clothing for the weather and water.
Some families may even want to bring a picnic, the loop has some lovely spots to sit and we will also pass the secret lake.
If you cant join us, please sponsor the children.
Thank you.
Louise Looms
The Facebook event page is HERE
There is a Justgiving page for donations HERE


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