text:
Explore the key data management priorities and challenges faced by marketers from Experian's 2016 Digital marketers report. Including achieving a Single Customer View and greater quality of data.
Seasonality of email campaigns is something every marketer should not only be aware of, but should already be executing on. With August being peak season for British holiday makers, this 'summer sale season' is the prime time for email marketers to grab the attention of their subscribers – especially as competition with the sales will be so high.
Most free tools will only profile and analyse a sample of your data – but not ours. Profiling 25,000 records of 1 million will not identify all data issues, you need to profile all 1 million.
Search topics
Latest blogs


text:
Everlasting puddings, mutating animals and lovable nits set the stage for two new series and the first animated feature film from independent Aussie producer Energee Entertainment.
Based on the 1918 children's story by Norman Lindsay, The Magic Pudding stars John Cleese as Albert the cantankerous Puddin' and Geoffrey Rush as the koala Bunyip Bluegum. The 90-minute feature will have a primary audience of kids ages four to 12, and is budgeted at roughly US$7 million. Icon Films International in London is handling international distrib, and Village Roadshow is doing the theatrical release in Australia. Energee expects to wrap by May 2000, and will release the film in Australia and the U.K. by Christmas 2000. Showtime in Australia has picked up pay TV rights, and the film has been presold to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation for free TV broadcast and video. Gaffney is the film's licensing agent in Australia. Ravensburger holds TV and video rights for Germany, and Spain's Luk International has distribution rights in Spain and Portugal. HarperCollins is the book's publisher, and Energee is discussing doing up to nine tie-in books with the company.
On the TV side, Energee is co-producing Wicked! with France Animation. Energee will produce an 80-minute DTV feature and a 26 x half-hour TV series. The cel-animated offering is based on a series of six books by Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzman, and will be targeted at kids ages eight to 12. The books, which have sold 750,000 copies in Australia and 250,000 copies in the U.K., star a stepsister and stepbrother who meet at their parents' wedding. They become allies against a villain who is trying to spread a virus that causes animals to mutate. With a budget of US$275,000 per episode, Wicked! will be distributed by Energee in Australia, New Zealand, North America, the U.K. and Asia, with Luk International picking up distribution rights in Spain and Portugal, France Animation taking care of French-speaking territories and Paris-based Pandora distributing in remaining territories. Discussions with a key European broadcaster were underway at press time, with a view to possibly acquiring additional rights. Gaffney is the licensing agent in Australia.
Energee's final offering, The Nits, features the feisty, enduring and somewhat irritating Gloria Nit and her family of misfits. Budgeted at US$6.5 million, this 52 x 12-minute co-pro is aimed at the six to 12 set. Partners are Sunbow in the U.S., Tele Images in France and Ravensburger in Germany. Energee and Tele Images are handling the cel animation. Energee is distributing in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Spain and Portugal, Tele Images in all French-speaking territories, Ravensburger in German-speaking territories, Italy, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, and Sunbow in North America, South Africa, the Middle East, Japan, the U.K. and the rest of Europe. Delivery is set for second quarter 2000.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Erik Almas is known worldwide as one of the leading photographic storytellers and composite artists. Erik takes you on a visual and emotional journey using practical color theory and composition to tell an emotional story of a time in his personal life. This immersive tutorial challenges you to create unique stories using backplates provided by Erik, and offers a rare opportunity to go on set with one of the most important photographers of our time.
If you like this kind of stuff, you are definitely going to want to check out these other amazing tutorials.
See what other people have to say about their learning experience.


text:
A strage user case appeared and so far I have no good solution to this.
When Active Directory driver queries a certain user object from Active
Directory it receives accountExpires with a large value (year 2106).
When I update the value of accountExpires to 0 from idvault to AD via
driver and AD reports a success the next query returns the same value
(converted to epoc). Even after waiting for possible replication delays.
But when I query the same user from the very same controller with LDAP
it shows me 0.
And when I use the AD GUI tools it shows a more reasonable (not 2106)
date but it is greyed out and account is checked to never expire.
The problem is only fixed when I manually set expiration date from AD
GUI user tools and then do an update from idvault. This time query
receives the correct date from AD and driver writes over 0 and it
populates to AD as it should.
A big question remains is that where did the wrong value come from and
why the driver could not update it? Going manually through all of there
is not an option.
Maybe something inherited from older versions of AD? We're using the
latest on this one. Driver update level is around the first quarter of
this year and IDM is 4.5.2 with edir 8.8.8.


text:
Learn about opportunities available with Cherry Creek Mortgage by filtering available jobs by position or state.
Doing good for our work-family is good for business, which is why we invest time and money into multi-faceted development efforts, ensuring you achieve and maintain balance between personal priorities, wellness, and career.
Our operations team is empowered to efficiently manage the needs of our clients and partners, and our loan manufacturing process creates a consistent, streamlined experience for every borrower. You can trust that these time-tested methods will enable you – and your team – to provide a great experience for your customers and agents as you transition to Cherry Creek.
From our humble beginnings in early 1987 as a three-person office, our company has grown to more than 800 employees who serve the needs of thousands of borrowers annually by providing more than $3.3 billion in home loans for 2017.
We've built a quarter century of success by partnering with real estate agents, builders, affinity groups, associations, and more. Thanks to our boots-on-the-ground approach to growing our business, you can find 73 Cherry Creek Mortgage offices in 15 states.
Trust is key for me. Dan's team represented my interests, kept me informed, had patience while I was learning and was always there with prompt service whenever I called.Steven Hobbs Customer


text:
Double Trophy Triumph for Soccer Stars
Newington Community Primary School boys and girls proved they are Thanet soccer supremoes when they achieved a double whammy success.
In the girls' DW Trophy Football Tournament at Upton Junior School in Broadstairs, Newington won their matches against Palm Bay, Garlinge, Drapers Mill, and Holy Trinity & St Johns. They drew with St Saviour's and hosts Upton.
This put Newington in second place in the pool and won them a final showdown with St Ethelbert's' who they defeated 2-0 with great goals from Maddie and Annelyse as part of a fine team effort to lift the trophy.
In the boys Super Saturday Football Tournament, also at Upton, Newington were among 35 Year 5 and Year 6 teams from 22 schools taking part.
In the first round they played against Upton 1, Birchington 1, Salmestone 2 and Holy Trinity Ramsgate, winning all their games except against Upton.
Once the points were collated they were placed in one of seven cup rounds, progressing to the Thanet Primary Schools Football Association  Shield round against Upton 2, Garlinge 2, Dame Janet and Chilton 2.
It all rested on the last match with Chilton needing to draw to take the title and Newington needing to win, which they did with a fantastic goal from Khian deciding a dramatic game 1-0.
Head Teacher Cliff Stokes said: "Our soccer sides have brought home two trophies from two well-run and highly competitive local tournaments against strong opposition."
"We pride ourselves on being Newington Winners in all aspects of school and community life, and we have demonstrated that on the sports field. Well done to all our players and coaches."
**For more information, contact Head Teacher Cliff Stokes on (01843) 593412.


text:
We have achieved a fantastic milestone and now have over 100 members of the Cabrach Trust. We would like to thank all of you that have joined us on this epic adventure and would like to encourage any of you who are not yet members to join up.
It is very simple and all you need to do is to go to this link on our web site. www.cabrachtrust.org/join-us/
Membership is free to residents in the Cabrach area. The Cabrach area is defines as, the old Cabrach parish and its adjoining settlements. These settlements include: Dufftown, Glen Rinnes, Drummuir, Glass, Gartly, Rhynie and Lumsden.
Join as a 'friend of the Cabrach'. For all those who live outside the Cabrach and want to support our vision for a thriving, sustainable Cabrach for all to enjoy. Membership as a 'friend' is £10 per year.
You all can play a play a vital role in helping us to achieve our aims. So join up today.


text:
Regardless of what security systems you already have in place, FDS Sydney is sure to have a flood sensor unit that can be easily and cost-effectively integrated.
Flood Detection Systems Sydney has designed and developed our flood detection units to communicate effortlessly with any pre-existing security features installed in any commercial spaces or domestic homes. Each unit can be coupled with a specific brand of flood sensor to give you the most accurate means of early flood detection. By extension, no matter where you are in Australia, or which security systems you already have installed, FDS Sydney is sure to stock the perfect flood sensor solution for you.
World Leader's in Sensory Equipment
FDS Sydney stocks, installs, maintains and monitors a wide range of Australia's leading flood sensor brands. We work hard to ensure that any home, office, community space, or government organization fitted with security systems from the likes of DAS, DSC, ITI, Visonic, Electronics Line , Risco, Inovonics, Paradox and Ness can benefit from effective early flood detection and enjoy a hassle-free installation process.
Furthermore, FDS Sydney has specifically chosen the sensor brands we collaborate with based on the fact that each has served a long and industrious history at the very forefront of their respective security sectors. Whether you're looking to have your flood detection units installed in the office, at home or even state-wide, FDS Sydney can sync our flood sensors with your existing units have everything up and running in as little as a day. For clients who already have a back-to-base monitoring solution coupled with their alarms, FDS Sydney can connect our flood sensors to your alarm's BTB relay points, thereby alerting your monitoring station to any impending floods as well.
If you require any more information regarding any of FDS Sydney's products or services, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us by calling 1300 009 383. One of our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be more than happy to answer your questions and provide you with the guidance you need to best understand which flood detection solution is most suitable for you.
If you prefer, you can reach us by clicking here – you'll be directed to our online enquiry form, which, after being completed, will be reviewed by one of our professional technicians. He or she will then come back to you with the information you require and assist you, wherever possible, with any food-related concerns you may need addressed.
FDS Sydney stock world-class flood sensors from the brands listed below. If you would like to learn more about why we have selected the companies listed here, or to know how their sensors are relevant to your existing security systems, please choose from one of the following:


text:
Sunset Sailing Trip along Clearwater Beach
- 370 Ratings
Spend two hours under sail power as you experience a Gulfcoast sunset firsthand! You may even see dolphins and other sealife as we cruise offshore.
What You Will Do
- Come aboard a 52 foot custom schooner for a true coastal sailing experience
- Sail along with a USCG licensed and experienced captain and crew
- Marvel at the brilliant display of the setting sun as the sky and sea glow with vibrant colors
- Try raising the sail, or take the helm as you discover the fun of traditional sailing -Relax and sit back to enjoy getting away from all the activity on land!
What's Included
- Cold bottled water
- Yacht tour
Additional Information
Passengers should take a flexible approach to sailing. Plans may change because of weather or for a variety of other reasons. All travel involves risk and by buying a ticket you acknowledge and accept that sailing carries an element of personal risk. To minimize risks wherever possible, stringent safety measures and procedures have been implemented. You agree you will not hold the captain or crew legally responsible for any accident or misadventure that may occur during the sail.
Full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance of your tour. Your tickets are valid only on your scheduled date and time. You will not sail in heavy rain, high winds or lightning. However, you will sail in overcast conditions, and in intermittent rain sprinkles. The final decision to sail resides with Schooner Clearwater. If you've purchased a ticket and do not show up because of the weather, and the boat sails, your ticket is not refundable.
Customer Reviews
- 370 Ratings
- Matt
While the weather turned out to be a little bit questionable, the crew made the best of it. We had a great time. Zach did a great job. He was super helpful and took great pics for anyone who wanted them. I would definitely do it again.
- Connie
Very relaxing! Professional staff.
- Lisa
It's a relaxing sail. Not like your tyipical booze cruise. You can bring your own stuff and just chill out. I love it and try to go as often as possible. It's a must for visiting guests.
- Marcia
Passenger safety, comfort and enjoyment are important to the crew. They are extremely accommodating.
- Barbara
It was a calm & relaxing boat ride. No loud music or antics which I very much appreciated. Captain Mark & Zach very friendly. I would recommend this to anyone!
- Ray & Tori
The schooner was beautiful, crew was welcoming and we had a near perfect sunset! We look forward to sailing with you again and will spread the word about what a special gem the Clearwater Schooner is!
- Staci
Captain Mark and Zach were great! Very pleasant sail, beautiful sunset. Good for any age.
- Cindy
Cruise was fantastic! Very relaxing, our favorite activity during our visit to Clearwater. Captain Mark was great, Zach did a fabulous job on deck & he was happy to take pics of our group.
- Dorethia
Nezt Best sail ever!!!
- Connie
Excellent trip...nothing good have been better! The captain was friendly and informative. The first mate was knowledgeable, helpful and easy to speak with...great combination as Captain and First Mate. The sailboat was in excellent condition. It actually is a beautiful piece of art. I would love to make this voyage again.
- Mary
I Love Love Love this sunset cruise. Captain Mark and Mary Ellen really made me feel like family. This is truly an amazing sailing experience. We even got to see dolphins as we sailed out in the gulf. As the sails go up and the engine is turned off, its so calming with the sea breeze and the water as your back drop for how ever you are enjoying this cruise. This is a must for your Clearwater Beach vacation.
- Greg
We have many friends and relatives visit us here in Clearwater and have taken them on many of the sunset cruises available. This one is by far the absolute best. Bar none.
- Michael
Very Professional! Very Fun! A must do attraction at Clearwater Beach Marina!!
- Tony
The crew did a great job we had a beautiful day the boat is comfortable. Everything was just great
- Steve
Mark and Maryann were great hosts on their sail boat. Everything from booking to check-in and then the sail was geared to please the customer. We will definitely be back!!
- Anna
My daughter, husband and I took a sunset cruise this past Saturday. We've done others on the Marina but felt that this was by far the best one. The captain and is wife were both very friendly and low key. Bring your own food/drink and sit back and enjoy this beautiful cruise.
- amanda
I celebrated my birthday on the sunset sail and had the most AMAZING time. Maryellen was so sweet and even was texting me details and answering my questions. This is a great experience worth every penny. I will be back!
- Joseph
Very calm and relaxing, beautiful boat ride.
- Irma
The lady at the check in was super, super nice and sweet. The captain of the boat and the young kid with him were really friendly, down to earth and so calm. I do not know how to swim and was a bit nervous about taking this boat ride but these two guys were so calm and confident in the 2 hours boat ride that It gave me a sense of peace. Thank you, you were all amazing.
January, 2019


text:
Robot Designs
Building Instructions for Homi3+
Homi3 – Trash Trek Missions
Factory Run
The factory run solves 3 missions:
- Purchasing Decisions +40 (additional minus points for moving black bars)
- Careers +60
- Cleanup: 1 Plastic Bag +30
it uses two attachments: an arm that can move vertically + a passive attachment for triggering the factory and catching the box
Homi3 – Building Instructions
FLL Robot based on EV3 Home Edition: Homi3
Homi3 is an FLL Robot designed for First Lego League (FLL) challenges. It is based exclusively on parts from Lego Mindstorms EV3 Home Edition.
Building Instructions
Building Instructions are available Online and for Download (PDF).
FLL Robot for education and training
The major purpose of the bot is for education and training. So far it has never been used in a real tournament yet.
The main features of Homi3
- Bot based on EV3 home edition only (*)
- very basic system for attachments with vertical movement
- basic system for passive attachments
- light sensor
- very good weight balance
- stable frame
(*) However attachments might require additional parts that go beyond the content of the "Lego Mindstorms 31313 – Mindstorms EV3" set. This is mainly because of the limited number of parts in that set.
See Homi3 in action
In order to see Homi3 in action I have created some examples based in the 2015 Trash Trek-Missions.


text:
This vacancy has now expired.
Why not:
Start a new job search
Read our latest blogs
Or register to create a job alert
Are you wishing to or already studying AAT with ambitions to progress within a busy Finance Team? Do you have excellent attention to detail? Are you proactive, energetic, happy to question and look for ways to improve process¿ and grow with the company? If you answered yes to these questions this could be the role for you... A successful Financial Services company based in Blackpool are looking to add to their busy Finance Team. The key responsibilities will include: Daily Bank Reconciliations and Posting Daily Pay-out reconciliations Updating Cashflow on a daily basis Purchase Ledger - Maintaining the Accounts Inbox Assisting with Month End Accounts Other duties as required To be considered for this role you must have A minimum of 5 GCSE¿s or minimum 3 in Basic Skills testing in numeracy, literacy and ICT Studying or intending to study AAT and wishing to progress further. To apply for this role please forward your CV to Tracy Bolan at Clayton Recruitment using the links below. At Clayton Recruitment we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best talent and connecting this to your opportunities. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to make a move a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-recruitment.co.uk for our latest blogs and news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.


text:
January 2005
Thomas Block
For as long as I can recall, I've been quite fond of using the adage that "it is much better to be down here wishing you were up there than up there wishing you were down here."
The first time I used that phrase under combat conditions was from an airline cockpit many years ago. I had pulled our jet into the runup block adjacent to the departure runway at Pittsburgh while I studied the weather radar in the instrument panel in front of me.
A very nasty looking piece of weather lay alarmingly near the departure end of the runway. It was a pretty hefty thunderstorm—a short line, really—and it was only a few miles to the west of the airport boundary, extending directly across our planned departure path.
After half a minute of peering intently at the radar echo, I said to the copilot, "I don't like this." He nodded in agreement. I told him to tell the tower that we would not be departing until the heavy weather had blown measurably to the east. I then reached for the cabin public address microphone and announced basically the same thing to the full house of passengers sitting in the customer end of our Boeing jet.
Please login to continue enjoying members-only content
This section of the article is only available for our members. Please click here to join to view this part of the article. If you are already a member, please log in.


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|"Xiao-Feng Li" <xiaofeng...@gmail.com>
|Re: [general] Reminder: stable build goal at end of month
|Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:14:23 GMT
On 4/22/07, Tim Ellison <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Xiao-Feng Li wrote: > > Folks, I did the switch minutes ago. Let's see how it goes. We'd > > expect some regressions, especially for those tests not run with GCv5 > > before. Helps to resolve the regressions would be greatly appreciated, > > so as to bring Harmony an advanced stop-the-world GC. > > Great (you might want to call this out in a new thread in case people > are ignoring this one, and miss your news). Ok, will do. > Is there any documentation for GCv5 on the website? I didn't see any > but admit I didn't look extensively. Not yet. Last year when I developed it, I reported the design and progress every one or two weeks in the mailing list. Surely I will write down the implementation (algorithm and code) when I get some free time. Just too busy to get the code ready. Probably I can put some overview info into a powerpoint. Thanks, xiaofeng > > I had a quick examination over the failures. I found some of the > > finalizer failures are actually related to VM shutdown issue. And I > > found the reg.test timeout failures in Win64 can't be reproduced if I > > ran them individually with java.exe command line. The timeout happens > > when I ran them in build.bat. I tried with gcv4.1, it has the same > > issue. So I assume I can ignore those failures at the moment. I will > > continue to check the remaining finalizer failures. > > ack -- thanks. > > Regards, > Tim > -- http://xiao-feng.blogspot.com
|View raw message


text:
Mate's Pajero Going Cheap
A friend of mine is having to sell his Pajero and I thought I'd alert everyone to a potential bargain.
The truck has an engine problem which is why he needs to get rid, but apart from that, this is one sweet Pajero. We're talking about a Paj that has been lovingly looked after over the years and I know he's totally gutted to be having to let it go.
But the engine problem is something that he can't afford to have fixed so it has to go. It's an obvious opportunity for anyone who's handy with the spanners to buy and fix up. Alternatively it would make a fantastic donor car or one to strip down and sell off the parts.
Check it out on ebay and read his comprehensive write up: Link Dead!
Update: The truck finally sold to a man who says he's going to try and fix it up. Glad to hear it's not being scrapped and might live to see another day.


text:
Color(s): Stone
Trench by ASOS Collection, Smooth woven fabric, Unlined design, Double-breasted front, Button fastening, Self-tie belt to cinch in the waist, Functional pockets, Storm shield to back, Regular fit - true to size, Dry clean, 97% Polyester, 3% Elastane, Our model wears a UK 8/EU 36/US 4 and is 180cm/5'11 tall. Score a wardrobe win no matter the dress code with our ASOS Collection own-label collection. From polished prom to the after party, our London-based design team scour the globe to nail your new-season fashion goals with need-right-now dresses, outerwear, shoes and denim in the coolest shapes and fits.


text:
Why we're the best in the west: sales and lettings summer case studies
We keep our clients at the heart of our business. It's not just marketing blurb, it's part of our mission statement at Horton and Garton. Our vendors and landlords are at the centre of every viewing, each phone call and email. We strive to achieve the best for them and their properties. If you're thinking of selling or letting in Hammersmith, Chiswick, Shepherds Bush or Fulham and only the best will do, give us a call; your most valuable asset will be handled with care. Read on for recent examples of our superior practice in estate agency.
We're number one for lettings in Hammersmith. Here's just one example of why we're market leaders by a west London mile:
Flat to let: Edith Road, W14
- 11 viewings on the first two days of showing the property
- 6 offers by the end of the second day
- Best and final bids/offers resulting in the highest offer being 7% over asking price
- Let agreed within 3 days of the first viewing
- Let in advance of the move date with no void period
- We now have several disappointed applicants looking for a similar home in the area
Our sales team is on a roll! With double figure sales in the last two months, we never stop working for our clients and their properties. Here's one example of how we go above and beyond:
House for sale: Iffley Road, Brackenbury Village, W6
- Multimillion pound house in Brackenbury Village
- Buyer secured and contracts exchanged within 22 days from first visiting and valuing the property
- "Thanks to your sales team, the process has been perfect… well mannered, attentive and patient with regards to our needs. I really cannot be more satisfied with the whole experience." –Client feedback


text:
Greetings from JJIE's social media desk.
If you're familiar with the site you've probably noticed some new features popping up the past few days. If you're new then you may be looking for the best way to get involved or make the most of your visits.
At the bottom of each article you'll notice some updated 'sharing' features along with a 'report an error' button and a psuedo-pop-up welcoming our Interim Editorial Director John Fleming to the ranks. While the pop-up isn't here to stay, we think the other changes are a step in the right direction.
Within the sharing icon below each article, you'll find links to connect and share information with your extended network and beyond. Whether you're passionate about juvenile justice as a whole or you are just interested in the topic at hand, sharing the information with your family and friends is a great way to raise awareness surrounding the issue. Likewise, sending interesting content to sharing sites such as Reddit, Digg, and StumbleUpon have the potential to impact an even larger cross-section of the population.
Report an error:
Typos drive us nuts, too. The newly christened 'report an error' button allows you to send a direct message to our editorial staff about typos, needed updates, etc. Hopefully the feedback will improve our overall reporting and make your visits more enjoyable. Don't hesitate to let us know when you see something that shouldn't (or should) be there.
Weekly video(s):
If you look to the right you'll see the latest installment of our weekly video post covering hot topics in juvenile justice. Every Friday morning you can catch a new episode on the website and on our YouTube channel. Can't wait that long? We offer a special sneak peek Thursday nights to our loyal Facebookers.
More than a newspaper:
Speaking of Facebook, here at JJIE we are all about connecting with our community (we say community, not readers, because we hope you think more of us than a block of type) by whatever means work best.
In many ways, this is a divergence from traditional media practices. Believe it or not YOU have the power to tell us what you want covered and odds are we'll listen. We won't jump at your every whim - and we wouldn't expect you to jump for ours - but we're interested in fostering a genuine information exchange among those who are passionate about children and the law.
Then again all of our conversations don't have to be so serious. Have a question or just want to say hi? You can reach us pretty much anytime via our Twitter and Facebook accounts (Granted, we all have to sleep. Don't get too angry if you don't get an immediate response to your 3a.m. post).
But most of all, thanks for reading.


text:
Listen to this guy, he is AWESOME!
He's got about six videos up so far. Be warned, he can get vulgar at times, but the guy has common sense, tells it like it is.
Check out this guy's other videos
Note - the videos are a little on the long side, this one is thirty minutes, but they are well worth the watch.
Hat tip: Baldilocks


text:
West End
£38,000- £44,000 (Circa and depending on experience)
Our client, a global corporate HQ, is seeking a dynamic office & reception manager to organise and co-ordinate office operations and resources for their prestigious executive offices based in heart of the West End.
We are looking for a polished, hospitable, organised, and passionate leader who has previous experience of office and reception management in a busy, changeable, and modern office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, an unflappable "can do" nature, and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service to the wider business. It is essential to have had previous supplier relationship experience, man management responsibilities, and a positive outlook.
This role although based on reception but has a wide reach across the office, which is very active, modern, and open plan, and will see you involved in all of the following:
You will have line responsibility for one permanent member of staff and also agency contractors within the business.
Sound like a good career move for you? Send us your CV and start the process now!
Love Success Plc1 Lancaster PlaceLondonWC2E 7EDUnited Kingdom


text: Seller: zjkawa (5,298) 98.4%, Location: Victoria, Ships to: AU, Item: 122020305044 You are getting 4 (four) High Quality Australian Design Neoprene (wetsuit material) Wine Glass Holderswith detachable lanyard. Perfect for BBQ, camping, festival, stand-up, beach party time, etc. IDEAL for a unique gift. Our neoprene holder will keep your wine cooler for longer. Never lose your wine glass at the party again! Hands free holder while you enjoy food and communication. Light weight, easy to carry.Size : approx. 110 wide x 100mm highRecommended wine glass diameter in the widest point approx 78mm-85mm.Holder comes in the one size and shape.Holder wraps around the cooler and is fastened by zip. PLEASE NOTE: This holder stretches to fit most styles wine glasses (approx. 300-470ml), but not all! This holder is not designed for champagne flute. If you have a particular glass you need to fit, please check size mentioned above prior to your purchase.We will not be held responsible for you not checking first. Please feel free to contact us with any queries you may have BEFORE PURCHASE.Thank you. Payment / Shipment Info:Please provide the full address for shipment.Items are generally shipped out in next 1-2 business days via AUSTRALIA POST after payment has been verified (Sat. & Sun. excluded).We only ship to shipping address that you registered on eBay, if you want to change address, please email us in time.We are not responsible for wrong or undeliverable address. -You MUST quote your Ebay USER NAME on the bank voucher when you deposit the funds for us to verify payment & process your order.-Sale must be closed within 3 days of end of auction.-Defaulting bidders will be reported to eBay-Please do not bid if you do not intend to pay- No responsibility taken for item lost in mail if not registered- Returns: All postage and handling costs will be the responsibility of the buyer. Condition: Brand New


text:
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie presented the President's Medal for Excellence to Rose M. Mays in honor of the numerous contributions she and her late husband, William G. Mays, have made to the university.
The award was presented Tuesday afternoon at the IUPUI Spirit of Philanthropy luncheon at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. The event honored individuals and organizations that have demonstrated commitment to the academic and cultural well-being of the campus through donations, volunteerism and other notable investments.
The President's Medal for Excellence is the highest honor an IU president can bestow.
"In recognition of the depth of Bill and Rose's service to Indiana University and their support for IU's students and academic programs; Rose's leadership in pediatric nursing education; Bill's tremendous influence in the business world and beyond; and for all they have both done to foster diversity at IU, within their workplace and in communities statewide; it is my great pleasure to present them with this distinguished honor," McRobbie said.
The Mayses' relationship with the university runs long and deep. Both graduates -- Bill earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1970 and a master's in business administration in 1973, and Rose obtained her master's degree and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate in 1974 -- they have touched virtually every aspect of IU's educational mission through their involvement, passion and generosity.
Rose, a professor emerita at the IU School of Nursing at IUPUI and former associate dean for community and international affairs, taught pediatric nursing at the school from 1973 until her retirement in 2009. In 2012, she was elected to the IU Foundation Board of Directors.
Rose's involvement also extends to the IU Alumni Association, where she is a lifetime member of the Central Indiana Chapter, as well as a lifetime member of the Woodburn Guild and a member of Hoosiers for Higher Education. She is also a member of the IU Foundation President's Circle, IU Foundation Well House Society, 1820 Society and IUPUI Chancellor's Circle; an honored donor of the De Vault Alumni Center; and a friend of The Kinsey Institute.
In 1998, Bill was the first African-American elected to the IU Foundation Board of Directors, a position he served with distinction for 20 years. Beyond his own engagement with the board, Bill actively promoted IU to other leaders across the state, and for decades served as a friend and mentor to many across the university.
The Mayses' philosophy has been to give broadly in an attempt to strengthen the entire university community. Students across a wide range of disciplines on multiple campuses, including IU Bloomington, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and IU Southeast, have Rose and Bill to thank for helping them attain their dream of a college education.
Though they have literally supported hundreds of programs, the Mayses have generously supported the IU Kelley School of Business in both Bloomington and Indianapolis and the IU School of Nursing, where they funded scholarships, fellowships, professorships, lectureships and research aimed at improving diversity.
They also established several endowments that promoted diversity including the Joy J. Mays Endowment Scholarship School of Education, the Theodore C. Mays Chemistry Fellowship and the Rose M. Mays Excellence in Teaching Diversity Fund at the IU School of Nursing.
Additionally, the Mayses established several RISE (research, international, service learning, experiential learning) Scholarships at IUPUI for men and women in business, nursing and public health, and were among the founding donors for the IU School of Diversity School of Dentistry Diversity Scholarships.
The President's Medal for Excellence recognizes, among other criteria, distinction in public service, service to IU and extraordinary merit and achievement in the arts, humanities, sciences, education and industry. The medal itself is a reproduction in silver of the symbolic jewel worn by IU's president at ceremonial occasions.
Have a question or comment about a news story? Send it to firstname.lastname@example.com
1340 AM WBIW, Bedford's Place To Talk. Serving Lawrence and surrounding counties since 1948!
© 2019 Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. WBIW.com and Listen Live Powered by HPC


text:
Warsaw - Modlin Airport
Whether you're travelling on business or pleasure the Skylounge offers a haven of peace from Warsaw - Modlin Airport. Treat yourself to the VIP lifestyle!
Landside - Mezzanine Level, next to the baby room.
Conference facilities are subject to payment. Due to the Airport Press Conference the Lounge will close on 22JUN17 from 11:00 - 14:00 hrs.


text:
Over een maand is How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Nederland te zien. Twee jaar later staat al een derde film gepland. Nu lijkt het erop dat er mogelijk een vierde deel in de franchise zal komen. Componist John Powell suggereert dat het verhaal van de derde film mogelijk opgesplitst wordt:
"I saw Dean in Cannes, we had a premiere of the film there, and he was very merry and a bit drunk and he sort of knew about [How to Train Your Dragon] 3 and I think it was mentioned to him by Jeffrey [Katzenberg] that maybe they would do 4. And that was definitely, I think, a real kind of eye-opener for Dean and for me because it's like, 'Hey I thought this was a trilogy?' (laughs). So I don't know, and it might be good because he's got a lot of story left to tell, so maybe splitting it into two will work, but I just don't know about that yet. I'm supposing that at the moment, Dean has an idea for the third one and he isn't telling any of us yet."
Regisseur Dean DeBlois vertelde:
"When I was approached about a sequel, I said will you consider it to be the middle act of a three act trilogy? Therefore we're not just inventing a random other adventure that you cast the same 5 or 6 characters into and graft on a problem that feels artificial. So by meeting Hiccup at this later stage of his life he's now dealing with an organic and universal problem that many of us go through at that stage. But it is the middle chapter heading toward the culmination of Hiccup's final coming of age.
And the intention is to be very conscious of where we came from in the first movie and where we're heading in the third. So I've been working on a running outline for sometime and I know we're going to get to the point where Cressida Cowell books start which is Hiccup, as an adult, looking back on his life and saying "There were dragons when I was a boy." There's something really powerful and emotional about that that hits you in the gut. And I think it could be bittersweet and beautiful. But how they disappear? What happened and what leads them to that point? That's the stuff of the third movie. We're always very conscious to make sure the threads we're pulling forward are from the first film and paying off in the second are also embedding storylines for the third."
Er bestaan al twaalf boeken in de reeks waarop de films gebaseerd zijn en er is dan ook genoeg materiaal om mee te werken.


text:
For more information on how to use these layouts and compatibility click here.
Journal Layout How-To
This layout will only work on blog sites that use LiveJournal code. Eg. LiveJournal, DeadJournal, JournalFen etc. First check that your account type is able to use custom styles.
If you have a LiveJournal paid account, you can use this style by selecting the public ID:
* Sign in and select Manage then go to Styles
* Choose Create a style
* Select Most Recent Events and type in the ID Number in the box below (this is the number above the screencap)
* Click on Create Style
* To begin using this style, select Manage then Customize from the Toolbar
* Click the Modify Journal link and scroll to Page Layout Style
* From the Most Recent Events drop down list select the name of the layout
* Click Save Changes to begin using
NOTE: If you have any global overrides saved they will affect the look of the style. Remove or modify your overrides to see the layout as it appears in the screencap.
If you need more info or would like the raw code for any of these layouts then please email me and I'll do my best to help.


text:
I've updated the Yang Style lineage chart a bit. It's still nowhere near what I used to have on the old site, but I would appreciate any comments and suggestions. I am particularly looking for the chinese characters for everyone's name. Thanks and good luck.
Filed under: Lineage, Main, Yang Style |


text:
Social skills are declining. As a coach you need to know what is appropriate and what's not. For those of you on Facebook, getting a friend request from students/players you coach/teach (or interact with) is more than likely a regular occurrence. My advice to you is DO NOT accept and if you have already I suggest you de-friend or if that's not an option then edit privacy settings.
…..well let me start by saying there could be a child welfare issue and you may not even know it. Also your club may have rules around social media in the same way lots of schools do.
I've noticed a lot of teams setting up their own private groups and some with kids as young as U12's. Firstly kids need to be 13 before they are legally allowed use social networking sites like Facebook and secondly the private pages with kids (and I have thought of doing one for our team) that parents don't have access to might actually seem suspicious to some, even thought the group page is perfectly normal to you.
With Children gaining access to social media sites at a younger age (and they may have only set-up their profile to be part of your group), could expose them to content, people or situations that are out of their depth and which they're not emotionally prepared for and you don't want this falling back on your shoulders. Plus most teenagers will not enter into a group that their parents are also part of, however this will certainly vary with age.
What's the alternative…?
A like page might be another option and this way others will be able to see what your discussing but you may not want to give away some of your tactics…… but hey – if Ajax can share, then so can you...!!!
Setting up 'pages' for classes, schools, clubs might be the better way to go. Students/Players can 'like' the page to get updates from it and interact with its wall in the same way they might with a teachers personal profile. You get all the benefits, with much less of the risk involved (personally and professionally) of 'friending' students. Pages are also a better way to share digital content.
From a club's perspective it is easier to write policies and manage the risks if they allow 'pages', but disallow coaches to connect via their profiles. There certainly are many benefits to pages and groups with your team but there are also many reasons why not to start one, particularly for some of the younger ages.
I'll finish by saying personally I feel NO contact via social media with students or players is probably the safe options. If you like to keep your private life private then don't enter into contact with players and there is no harm in letting them know that you'd prefer not to be 'friend requested' for this very reason. At the same time for if you're working with a more mature group of teenagers there is certainly good reasons to make contact this way.
Let me know how you feel about this and if you have set up a group or a page for your team...?
Do you think it's ok for coaches to interact with players via social media?
As you have read I'm not totally against the idea as there are many benefits.
Thanks for reading. I'm also on twitter @Coachdiary
Originally Posted by TCD in Child Protection, The Coach DiaryUpdated 13:00 - 14 Oct 2015 by Frank Mulhall


text:
A Labour stronghold was unseated as Lanark and Hamilton East voted out Jim Hood, and voted in SNP candidate Angela Crawley.
Mr Hood, who had held the seat for 27 years, lost by over 10,000 votes as Crawley completed the set of SNP candidates winning in South Lanarkshire, with Margaret Ferrier winning in Hamilton West and Rutherglen and Lisa Cameron taking Strathaven, Lesmahagow and East Kilbride.
Ms Crawley received 26,976 votes - 10,100 ahead of Hood who picked up 16,876.
The Conservative candidate Alex Allison had 8772 votes, UKIP's Donald Mackay won 1431 and Liberal Democrat Gregg Cullen received 1203.
There were 70 spoiled ballots. Lanark and Hamilton East saw a 70.1 per cent turnout.
Ms Crawley delivered a proud speech following the victory, stating: "I'd like to thank the people of Lanark and Hamilton East who placed their faith in me and the SNP.
"To all those who voted, and however you voted, I will seek to represent each and every one of you. This election is about making sure Scotland's voice is heard loud and clearly in Westminster.
"This campaign has promoted positive and progressive politics across the UK, and we are now able to deliver a real change."
Speaking after her win was announced on stage, Ms Crawley stated: "It's absolutely incredible. When you look across the political geography of Scotland, one thing is now clear - the landscape has changed, and people want change.
"That's exactly what I and a strong team of SNP MPs will deliver at Westminster."
Mr Hood expressed his dismay at losing the seat, but did not argue with the voters' decision, saying: "I'm disappointed at the result, but I respect it.
"I have a golden rule that the voters are never wrong, and I welcomed the support I had for the last 27 years, and I respect it now.
"We as the Labour Party have to address what has gone wrong, and we need to do that by getting back into the community.
"It hasn't been a normal election, there's been a tsunami here, and you could not hold it against any one constituency, the voters have made a judgement on politics in my view, and people are disengaged from communities."
Will Angela Crawley make a good MP for Hamilton East and Lanark?
Gregg Cullen of the Lib-Dems felt the campaign would act as a building block for the his move into politics, stating: "It's been an enjoyable campaign, the people have been nice, and both sides of the SNP and Labour have been very friendly towards me and the Lib-Dems in general.
"I've met people in the local area and they have been responsive to the policies of the Lib-Dems. I'm new to politics so it's been a good learning curve."
Alex Allison of the Conservatives hoped for a better picture across Britain for his party, saying: "I think the bottom line is that the SNP have made significant gains in Scotland, but they now need to be held to account.
"They have promised that they can deliver for Scotland and we need to see it.
"Things look better nationally. We have turned the economy around and we're making sure people are in work, and the people who aren't in work don't have the same tax burden, and helped long term unemployed people get a job, and anything that has helped the economy has to be a good thing for all of us."


text:
Red leather backpack
Code: 8BZ043A18BF0MVV
Backpack with metal handle shaped like the new Fendi logo. Adjustable shoulder straps detach, allowing it to be used as a handbag. Drawstring fastening and flap with padlock. Key ring tag. Made of red calfskin. Gold-finish metalware.
Made in Italy
More details
- Product Code:8BZ043A18BF0MVV
- Length:22
- Height:26
- Depth:15
- Composition:100% calf leather + inside: 60% polyamide, 40% polyurethane + 61% cotton, 32% polyester, 7% polyurethane + 100% zamak
May we help?
Our Customer Care is at your disposal for any information or assistance you may require. Call us at +971 (0) 45634090 or send us an email.
We're available Monday to Friday, 11am to 8pm GST (Dubai time).
Buy online
Enjoy shopping online when and where you want, and have your order delivered to a personal or work address.
You can also place your order by phone with our Customer Care.
Shipping and Returns
You will receive your order approximately in 5 to 6 working days with our complimentary shipping service.
Extended Holiday Returns: all orders placed between 29th and 25th December have a 30-day return period.
Find in store
You can check if this item is available in a boutique near you, or visit our Store Locator for our full list of retail stores.


text:
A federal watchdog said a Twitter account operated by the Department of Transportation broke the law when it retweeted and liked a post from an airline front group.
In a decision issued Dec. 13, the Government Accountability Office said the move violated the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act as well as the Antideficiency Act.
At the request of the department's inspector general, the retweet was deleted. A month later, also at the request of the inspector general, the account unliked the Tweet.
This isn't the first time DOT has been called out for improperly supporting so-called ATC privatization.
Questions have been raised about the hiring of a former airline lobbyist, and congressional Democrats wrote the DOT inspector general about numerous instances of department officials contacting Congress in support of the bill.
Despite claims that the legislation would clear the House in the fall, the legislation failed to make it to the floor for a vote.
With an upcoming FAA funding deadline this March, the bill is likely to come up for consideration again.


text:
Find a copy online
Links to this item
qut.eblib.com.au Connect to e-book on ProQuest Ebook Central
Show all links
Find a copy in the library
Finding libraries that hold this item...
|Spy stories
Electronic books
Historical fiction
Spy fiction
|Additional Physical Format:
|Print version:
Whittemore, Edward.
Jerusalem Poker.
Newburyport : Open Road Media, ©2013
|Material Type:
|Document, Fiction, Internet resource
|Document Type:
|Internet Resource, Computer File
|All Authors / Contributors:
Edward Whittemore
|OCLC Number:
|1 online resource.
|Cover; Praise for the Writing of Edward Whittemore; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Foreword: ""Edward Whittemore (1933-1995)"" by Tom Wallace; Introduction by Lesley Hazleton; Prologue; Part One; 1. Jerusalem 1933; 2. Cairo Martyr; 3. Cheops'' Pyramid; 4. Solomon''s Quarries; Part Two; 5. Munk Szondi; 6. St. Catherine''s Monastery; 7. Haj Harun; 8. Joker Wild; Part Three; 9. Nubar Wallenstein; 10. Sophia the Black Hand; 11. Gronk; Part Four; 12. Maud; 13. O''Sullivan Beare; 14. Stern; 15. Sheik Ibrahim ibn Harun; 16. Venice 1933; 17. Crypt, Cobbler; 18. Bernini. Afterword: ""An Editorial Relationship"" by Judy KarasikPreview: Nile Shadows; A Biography of Edward Whittemore; Copyright.
|Edward Whittemore.
On New Year's Eve, 1921, three men sit down to a poker game. The Great Jerusalem Poker Game, as it's eventually known, continues for the next twelve years--the players unwilling to leave a competition whose prize is control of Jerusalem. The players are as exotic as the game: Cairo Martyr, a one-time African slave, now the Middle East's chief supplier of aphrodisiac mummy dust; Joe O'Sullivan Beare, an Irish tradesman with a specialty in sacred phallic amulets; and Munk Szondi, an Austro-Hungarian Imperial Army colonel turned dedicated Zionist. But before the final hand is played to determine the destiny of the Holy City, a dangerous new player enters the picture: Nubar Wallenstein, an Albanian alchemist determined to achieve immortality, and heir to the world's largest oil syndicate. He finances a vast network of spies dedicated to destroying the players, and his aim is to win complete power over Jerusalem. Jerusalem Poker is the second volume of the Jerusalem Quartet, which begins with Sinai Tapestry and continues with Nile Shadows and Jericho Mosaic.
User-contributed reviews


text:
Fire Displaces 2 Families in Supal Street
A fire on Supal Street, Belize City has left seven persons without a home. The weekend fire wiped out one house completely and partially destroyed another. Both properties were not insured and the fire victims say they are really in need of assistance to rebuild their lives. News Five's Andrea Polanco has more.
Shern Williams, Fire Victim
"I peep through the window and I say I smell some smoke and by the time I said that to myself, I heard my family dem to the back of the yard said get water to out the fire and so I peeped through the window and the fire had gone high already."
Andrea Polanco, Reporting
The fire started here inside this structure to the back of the property sometime after three on Sunday morning. It was a plywood home where two brothers lived. But this all that is left after the fire tore through their home. Fortunately, no life was lost. But the brothers are now without a roof over their heads.
Enid Williams, Mother of Fire Victim
"Everything gone fi dem; clothes – they still inna deh wet up clothes and deh nuh have nowhere to stay. Yuh know? So, we are just asking for some assistance. If they neem wah build back deh house, if deh just want assist us fi mek back two rooms and try help get some clothes. I neva beg yet inna mi whole life, first time, because I am a hard working woman from I fourteen years old I di work and I neva beg nobody fi nothing, nothing. This dah the first time I di ask fi assistance."
But before that fire was contained, it spread to this other wooden house in the same yard. The three bedroom structure is where Shern Williams and her four children live. They had to jump out of their beds after three on Sunday morning.
Shern Williams
"I gone and wake my kids and say ' unu get up, unu get up, fiyah, fiyah, fiyah.'"
Andrea Polanco
"This is a fire from your neighbor's house?"
Shern Williams
"Yes, next door. In the same yard and so I say 'unu get up, unu get up.' And I gone wake mi man and I tell them we haffi go and dah suh we get up and come out but by that time the fire is gone and I lose everything. I fight hard to get my stuff in my house. I do babysitting and the lee bit of money I get from my babysitting, I buy piece- piece to get everything in my house. I would really love everyone out there to help me. I nuh have nothing. I sleep right in the same house that burnt with my kids and I have mi son going to start fourth form; two girls and two boys; and I really need help to get back my house, unu please help mi."
According to the family, the fire was caused by an overheated TV wire – the Fire Department also confirmed that statement according to a police report.
Shern Williams
"They say it was a wire that caused it."
Andrea Polanco
"Was it like a connection that was faulty; or an appliance?"
"I think they say it is a TV wire that was short."
Reporting for News Five, I'm Andrea Polanco.
If you would like to assist Shern Williams, you can contact her at 620-4024 or you can make a deposit at Holy Redeemer Credit Union account number 6-4-5-0-1. To help the Sankey Brothers you can make a contribution to their St John's Credit Union account number 3-5-4-0-3.


text: Hi to all. please i'm trying to build a multi lang iso with the default English lang and my lang Greek. I used Win toolkit to integrate Greek Lp but during the setup of Windows 10 I don't see the : My language is English, My language is Greek as it was in Windows 8.1 iso i made. please can anyone tell me the steps to do this? i already downloaded the latest ADK setup but i don't know the commands. Please anyone??? thank u!!! Spiros.


text:
Is a Kumon Franchise a Good Career Choice or Business Decision? So, you're contemplating a possible career as a Kumon franchisee and opening a Kumon Center.
You're likely thinking that you'd like to make a difference in some children's lives while earning a living income. After a number of years as a Kumon Franchisee, I learned that neither of the above-stated aspirations could be further from the achievable truth. As educational programs go, the Kumon Math & Reading programs are far less effective than could be expected. They have rarely been objectively critiqued.
The reason for this is that no one fact checks what the Kumon programs actually deliver when compared with credible educational programs. Back to your need to earn a 'living income'; you'll discover that this is very difficult to achieve. While this might've been possible in the early days of the corporation's presence in North America (in the early to mid 1980s, and through the 1990s), new policies and guidelines set in place by the corporation circa 2007 – including the need to lease a commercial location for a business that operates between seven and 14 hours a week – renders a living income virtually impossible to realize. With a more than 25% royalty Franchise Fee on every student, you'll find yourself a distant fourth on the list of monthly payees … behind the franchisor, your landlord, and your staff.
There were many changes made to the 'Operations Manual' document during my tenure as a Kumon franchisee that had a net negative financial impact on my business' bottom line. The Kumon Franchise Agreement – to begin with – is unreasonably-punitive in favour of the franchisor, and suggests that the corporation's perspective of new Kumon franchisees is as employees who are eager to commit a significant financial investment to further the corporation's global expansion. Like many other Kumon franchisees who simply shutter their Centers and walk away (or are forced out), the corporation did not allow me to sell my business to earn any goodwill from the time and effort I'd expended helping to build their brand. While my Center was tithed to someone who had signed an agreement to purchase it (the Kumon Center sale process is very unorthodox, and the corporate practice is for Centers to be so-termed 'Transferred' – rather than 'Sold' – to another operator), the purchaser was told by Kumon to not make a down-payment for my Center, all the while being trained – at another location – on how to operate a Kumon Center.
The corporation also rebuked interest from at least two other parties to purchase my business, citing that I "had nothing to sell". The prospective buyers alerted me to this via Email correspondence. By contrast, at the same time as my Kumon Center was listed for sale, another local after-school education franchisor allowed their franchisee to sell that business. As if to double-down on their role as a corporate bully, Kumon sent me communication as a reminder of my responsibility to afford them 'goodwill' after they closed my Center and enabled another franchisee to re-open it.
This type of corporate slight of hand (referred to as a classic 'end around' by my legal counsel team) exposes frailties in corporate and franchising legal frameworks that can evidently be taken advantage of by an ill-intentioned party in a business agreement. Don't expect support from any individual or organization representing itself as a Kumon franchisee association either. The person presented as the sole point of contact for a Kumon franchisee association for a number of years also served as an appointed member of the franchisor's advisory council … until it was pointed out that this represented a glaring and unequivocal conflict of interest. Before I operated a Kumon franchise, I regarded Japanese society as honorable and trustworthy.
Sadly, documentation – including Email communication – about Kumon's business acumen – and the way it deals with its franchisees – has led to a profoundly-negative and darkening effect on this perspective.
In closing, you'd be best advised to stay well away from entering into a business relationship with Kumon. Any other business venture would be a better idea, as you would be inviting significant stress, unhappiness, and financial uncertainty into your life as a Kumon franchisee.


text:
NoHype Audio is a fast, efficient and flexible solution provider based in Belgium. Our two main goals:
Keep up to date with our new products, offers, deals and news via Facebook: Click here
NoHype Audio Newsletter:
Send us a simple Email to be added to our Newsletter mailing list: Join now
Latest news:
Our new LRM-V ribbon mic is available. Our customers demanded a successor to the LRM-1 but with a more Vintage character. By using a new ribbon motor and compeltely redesigning everything around it while keeping the overall LRM-1 look, the LRM-V offers true British & American vintage ribbon tones with excellent S/N ratio at a budget price. It doesn't replace the LRM-2, which will soon be available again as the LRM-2b and offer an even more linear response and also a symmetrical polar pattern rather than slightly offset response.
Our current brands:


text:
I seldom do things impulsively.
Yes, there is the occasional grab in the grocery store of something that I haven't tried…or something for one of the grandkids I can't resist…but as far as just taking off for a few days to kick back and relax? Never.
Until this week.
I got one of those emails from THEHotel at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas (http://www.mandalaybay.com/accommodations/thehotel/) saying that they would practically pay me to come there for a few days mid-week and since it is one of my very favorite places to stay anywhere…well, to paraphrase one of The Godfather's best lines…they "…made me an offer I couldn't refuse." I decided that they had to be really desperate to make me this offer, since I am hardly a high roller. I'm not even a low roller. I play the nickel and quarter slots. I set a limit and that's it. I think the very most I have ever lost on a stay was maybe just under $110. And I was there for nearly a week…not to mention I only go there once a year, if even that.
So, I rang up one of my friends and suggested that we just throw stuff in bags and head east to the City of Sin.
And we did. Black Beauty once again was given a pass on this trip. Mostly because we brought our golf clubs and her trunk can barely manage to fit a putter.
In fact, Vegas supplied so much blog material I had to divide it into two blogs. You'll see why as you read on.
First stop on the trek through the desert was Peggy Sue's Diner which we thought was in Barstow and my pal's GPS also thought it was in Barstow. (Check it out: http://www.peggysuesdiner.com/)
It was not. It was in someplace called "Yerma." Eventually we found it. Actually, I think it was the only thing in Yerma, except for Peggy Sue's "arch-rival" Penny's place, aptly named "Penny's Diner." Oh, and a truck stop.
Well, Peggy Sue apparently started this place in the '80′s. Her husband Champ and she moved from Hollywood and brought their
extensive collection of memorabilia with them and well, re-created what I remember from my childhood, right down to the "Five and Ten" selling penny candy. She still is there most days. The place is a hoot with life size Elvises, posters, tisssue paper carnation centerpieces, 45 rpm-records and vintage stools, tables and chairs. Even the waitresses, who were younger than some of my shoes, were dressed in the traditional style of the '50′s. It wasn't gourmet fare (mostly burgers named for some of the movie stars I grew up watching.) I had a "Marlon Brando" which was smothered in mushrooms…wasn't sure of the connection with him, but it was good! The whole experience was fun and filling and the people-watching was great. I used the facilities before heading back on the road and the booth was decorated with stars bearing the names of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Connie Stevens. I wondered for a minute whether they had used that same booth and then I decided probably not.
On to our destination. We arrived and after dragging our bags completely through the entire first floor (including the casino) of The Mandalay Bay (and it was probably close to a mile walk) we wound up at the reception desk of THEhotel which turned out to be only steps from where we originally got out of the car. So much for my sense of direction. It was almost as bad as the GPS. We went to our rooms and that's when I decided that I never wanted to leave.
I love this hotel. They are all suites and have any number of fabulous amenities and because of the state of the economy right now, a lot of the rooms are empty. Hence, the bargain basement price for the ultimate in luxury. There are two wide-screen plasma TV's, one in the living room and the other in the bedroom and a small one in the ridiculously large bathroom, which boasts not only a soaking tub but a separate marble shower. Granite is everywhere and the wet bar in the living room is nicer than I've had in some of the houses I've lived in. Add to that, free high-speed wireless internet, fluffy spa robes, lotions and shampoo that are so rich they feel like heavy cream and 24 hour room service? C'mon! Why would I want to go home?
We decided to have one "splurge" night so we made a reservation at Mario Batali's "B & B Ristorante" in the Venetian. I don't love Molto Mario…I adore him. I'd eaten in one of his restaurants back in NYC but never here in the West. We had a nice table and a charming waiter named Jared took good care of us. I don't think I ever met an Italian named "Jared" but he did an excellent job. There was a special being offered that night of lamb but it needed to be a shared entree for both of us. My friend and I both like lamb and neither one of us has it all that often so this added fuel to the "splurge." Why not?
If only we'd asked what it cost.
My first inkling that I should have brought a bigger wallet was when the lamb was brought to us not by Jared, but by the maitre d', beautifully displayed on a platter to be shown before they plated it for each of us back in the kitchen. It caused a real run of conversation between both of us and the people seated at tables around us. It was almost embarrassing. No, I take that back. It was embarrassing. All I could think of was they were looking at me and mumbling "The fat chick is going to eat all of that? Oh, man…no wonder." I remember thinking I was glad I was wearing the greatest invention known to mankind: elastic waist pants.
I am a big eater. But this would have fed a family of four…for about three days.
Needless to say, neither she nor I ate it all. Or even ate half. Now we were faced with a dilemma; we had a small fridge/mini bar in each of our rooms, but it was filled with liquor and soft drinks, of course. I couldn't bear to just leave all this delicious dinner there to be tossed. So, we asked it to be packed up. They actually gave us a coat check to claim our "doggie bag" on the way out. I've eaten in some truly excellent restaurants around the world, but this was the first time I was given a coat check to claim my left-overs.
When we saw the bill we were glad that we took the remaining lamb. That evening's special entree for two was a whopping $115.00! Added to the appetizer we had and a glass of wine each, whoa…this wasn't a "splurge"…this was a total budget blow-out for the few days we would be there.
Needless to say, we managed to re-arrange both mini bars to fit the boxes from Molto. I tried to convince the hostess that she should give each of us a pair of his signature Orange Crocs as a souvenir for the most expensive entree I'd ever had anywhere but she just smiled and said "We do hope to see you again. Please take our card." I was thinking "…only if I don't eat for the next year; then I could afford to come back…and maybe have a salad." In fairness, it was our own fault for not asking. The other entrees were appropriately priced for a restaurant of this caliber, which is why we didn't expect this to be so costly.
In next week's blog I will tell you about our sort-of-golf game, how we came to share some of the limelight with some of the stars in town for the Latin Grammies, what it was like to not shoot an AK-47 and our "visit" to the famous "Pawn Stars" shop. And…oh yes… that guy really wasn't going to mug us. Ooopsie. My bad.


text:
Riding Tips
- Stay in your lane - There are so many benefits here I shouldn't even have to justify it. If everyone stays in their lane, we get 22 miles of great riding instead of 11 miles dodging oncoming traffic. Riders who cut lanes, particularly in one of the many spots they don't realize is dangerous, often end up going into a curve too fast or with a bad line...it all goes downhill from there. Flow with the road, it's a nice curvy road, why try to straighten it? If you find yourself repeatedly too close to the yellow and can't seem to stop it, try making a few passes riding as close to the white line as you can. This will make you more comfortable with being in the right half of your lane.
- Check your ego - I'd guess about 90% of the accidents are a result of trying to "keep up" or "stay in front" of other, faster riders. You do know you are not the fastest rider don't you? (no it's not me ;)
- Check things out on your first run - Road conditions are pretty consistent at the Gap, due to the lack of in-roads, but your first pass should be at a moderate pace to see how things look. If there is some debris in the road, feel free to pull over and clean it up. You will be a hero for life in someone's eyes, and you won't have to worry about tracking that bad spot.
- Lay off the rear brakes (on the road) - Nearly every black skidmark you see is the result of rear brake slides. Sportbikes in particular can stop so well on the front brakes they will easily raise the rear tire off the road. When this happens, if you so much as touch the rear brake lever the rear tire stops spinning and you lose a majority of your rotational stability. It's a bad habit that is complicated by panic. Save the rear brakes for off-roading. (gravel pull offs, etc)
- Lay off the front brakes (off the road) - So many riders have dumped their bike right in front of me while pulling off the road to talk, that I've gotten into a habit of pointing my camera at anyone who appears to be pulling off in case they grab a handful of front brake and dump it. Slow down as much as you can before pulling off, and switch to dirtbike mode when you hit the gravel.
- Lay off the shifting - I run most of the Gap in 2 gears, shifting very rarely. Try sticking to one gear until you are very comfortable and just concentrate on being smooth.
- Fast sections do not last - Many of the problem corners where everyone seems to pile up, are sharp turns at the end of a fast section. Until you have things memorized, and let's be realistic, that's a LOT of memorizing, take it easy on the fast stuff. One more reason to stick with one gear.
- Group Cruising - Please spread out. If you are cruising through and you know others will be coming up behind your group, make it easier on them to work their way through by giving them space between bikes. It's nearly impossible to pass a tight group of 4 or more bikes safely, but some riders will try to force a pass on that whole group and it causes accidents, which brings out the police and ruins things for everyone. You are all going to the same place - there are no roads to turn off onto. You won't get lost if you back off a few feet, I promise.
- Watch for signals - If you see someone motioning for you to slow down or pull over, do it immediately. Mack truck bumpers are not very forgiving to motorcycles or squishy humans.
- Give signals - If you know there is a road hazard behind you, motion for other riders to slow down by pressing down with your open palm. If you want to warn others of a speed trap, pat the top of your helmet. If you see a semi heading into the Gap, try to get in front and warn people. I usually ride very close to the center line, even ON the center line, and motion for people to pull off the road by pointing at their shoulder of the road. Try to stay about 2 turns ahead of the rig...just far enough for a person to slow down, but not so long that they think you were crazy and take back off only to meet the truck around the next bend. Also watch your temperature. Try to use a higher gear and coast as much as you can to keep your bike cool.
- Slow down as you near the ends - Speeding up to the crowd at the Overlook or the Store only impresses the types no one should be trying to impress. These places are crowded, and dangerous by design. At the Overlook, the parking area on one side of the road is a blind pull out, at the Store you have Hwy 28 joining onto 129, and a parking lot full of bikes and people distracting everyone. Also, the police like to hang out at the Overlook and radar people as they come speeding around the last bend. The road opens up and it's very inviting to speed. Familiarize yourself with the indicators before each end. Generally we ease off after crossing the state line into NC heading toward the Store, and the last sharp left heading toward the Overlook. One other benefit of taking it easy near the end is that it allows your brakes to cool a little. Hammering the brakes right up to the last 10 feet, then parking your bike can very well cause brake rotor warping. The callipers are super hot, and they sit on one spot of the rotor, keeping that spot very hot while the rest of the rotor cools. This difference in heat is what causes warping. Needless to say, stoppies for the crowd just before you park are hell on your rotors.
I hope these tips have helped some. Above all enjoy the ride and be respectful of others and your environment please!


text:
There's a hugely exciting grassroots theatre scene in and around Leicester, with new venues, theatre companies and festivals adding their own fresh ideas to this melting pot of creative endeavour. We caught up with three members of Fishhouse Theatre, Alison Dunne, Lesley Emery and Kirsty Mealing in rehearsal for their newest work Bonemill, to be premiered at Attenborough Arts along with Cat Got My Tongue (I Hope It Comes Back), and Being Julie Andrews, before they head to Buxton Fringe Festival.
Fishhouse Theatre came into being in 2016. Alison formed Fishhouse due to "a very strong feeling that women were not represented as much as I wanted them to be, and particularly older women. The impetus behind it was to make theatre by and about women but that had a broad appeal, and that particularly created interesting and good roles for women, especially older women."
A somewhat impromptu suggestion from Lesley to take a new play to Buxton Fringe Festival sparked Alison's idea into life.
Lesley explains Alison's response "Alison said: well actually I've got a play that I've been working on for quite a while for an older actress and a younger actress, would you like to see it? So I read it and thought: oh wow, this is amazing." Things took off from there, and with a venue found and all other formalities taken care of Fishhouse had their first show, Cloaks.
Alison reflects on the pace of this process "I'd no idea what I was getting myself into at the time; I'd never been to Buxton Fringe Festival before, or knew that it is known as the third biggest fringe festival after Edinburgh and Brighton. My approach to life really is to say yes to things and then go "oh bloody hell, how am I going to do that?" I think that is a really good philosophy for life; so I just said yes. We'd got the play, we'd got the actors, we'd got the venue; we'd got everything sorted out."
The festival experience was extremely positive; "We did 9 shows over 4 days and it was a word of mouth hit, it was packed out for every show. We were really lucky that we had Fringe Guru at our first show, who gave us a four star review. It was an exciting ride, and amazingly, we were nominated for two awards for best show and best new writing; I was completely bowled over by that. So we decided to go again this year."
Having risen to the challenge of taking one show to Buxton Fringe in 2016, Fishhouse decided that they would take three shows in 2017. Again this came about through serendipitous means; Lesley picks up the story "when we went to Buxton last time, our stuff was stored in a room downstairs, it had a proscenium arch and we said wow this would be a perfect room to do a show in. Alison had another play that needed an older actress and a younger actress, we had a chat and said well Kirsty Mealing's got a brilliant show, she should go with it to Buxton, and she'd be great for the young girl in Bonemill, Alison's show. So I said that I'd better write a one woman show as well then; so we'd be three women, three plays, three days."
Kirsty's play Cat Got My Tongue (I Hope it Comes Back) was already in development, and the opportunity to team up with Fishhouse Theatre gave her the impetus to develop it into a full show. Kirsty explained the backstory and how she happened upon Charlie Chaplin. "In 2013 I did a show with Stuff of Dreams Theatre Company, for part of my research I had to look up movie stars from the silent era. There were some actors who didn't make it from silent film to the talkies, I found that really interesting, partially because I've got a social anxiety disorder and sometimes, in social situations, I'd really struggle to talk, like my tongue wouldn't let anything come out."
"Essentially", Kirsty explains, "it's a girl who's in a bar with her friends and she starts having a panic attack; she ends up hiding, and the whole thing is like an abstract story that comes out of her panic attack. She becomes a very familiar looking clown who can't talk, the clown finds a microphone: it's a conversation between the body and the voice, wanting to pair them together but not being able to."
"I wanted the show to be non-triggering for people who have social anxiety. I also wanted to make sure that people watching it who were fine with their mental health and have no issue could just enjoy it as an abstract play and take what they need from it."
Being Julie Andrews, Lesley describes as "basically autobiographical. I've had an interesting life, shall we say, there have been some ups and downs. I was brought up in the West Midlands equivalent to the Von Trapp Family because my family were all singers. So I've built it around the musicals that Julie Andrews was in; I say that it's my journey from conception to motherhood."
"There are songs in it, there's laughter in it, and there's some quite hard stuff in it, but it ends on a good note. I wanted to go to drama school when I was very little; my dad said I should get a proper job so I ended up as a lawyer. I'm now doing what I wanted to do all those years ago. It fits in with the ethos that Alison has for Fishhouse of women telling their stories but taking what may be difficult subjects and making it a show to watch that can make you laugh and make you cry."
The third play is Alison's Bonemill, in which Kirsty and Lesley both act. Alison sets the scene "It's the story of two relatives who are thrust together in a circumstance where neither of them really want to be. Vi played by Lesley lives and works at the bonemill, the meat rendering plant, and Riley who's played by Kirsty is sent to her aunt Vi to stay because there's been trouble in the family. They are, on the face of it, very different but the play is really about them finding their common ground. I think I always write about grief and loss and love and all those big things, I can't not do it; so those things are in there too."
"Lesley's characters costume choices are based on my own mother at the time. Because it's set in the 80's, which is the era of my growing up really it's been a fantastic experience to go back and to be listening to all those songs and thinking about all those things."
Lesley reflects, "I think what's really interesting about the play is that, whilst it's set in the 80's, there are so many parallels with where we are today." With Alison elaborating "All the stuff that we've got now with a long Tory rule and a female prime minister, there are so many parallels."
On the bringing together of these three new plays under the Fishhouse Theatre roof, Alison feels that "the thing that has been really interesting is that they have echoes and movement between each other, the three plays relate to each other."
The Fishhouse philosophy as they prepare to share these shows seems a very healthy one, with Lesley saying "It's really scary but it's really exciting and we're just going to really enjoy it." Alison follows up with "We really like working together; I think that's really important. I think it's really important to have trusting enjoyable working relationship." Kirsty adds, "You don't get enough out of the show otherwise, because if you're in a comfortable place you can push the boundaries a bit more; so long as you're not too comfortable, there needs to be some spice."
You can see the Show Before We Go, featuring all three plays at Attenborough Arts on Friday 14th July, Tickets are available here.


text:
Mumbai, Feb 24 (PTI) Filmmaker Farah Khan today defended singer Papon, who landed in trouble with a complaint of sexual assault being filed against him for kissing a minor contestant of a reality TV show, but said the video of the incident did make her feel "uncomfortable".
Yesterday, a Supreme Court lawyer filed a complaint with the National Commission for Protection of Child Right (NCPCR) alleging "sexual assault" after the singer uploaded a video on his Facebook page where he is seen kissing the minor contestant of the show, "Voice of India Kids".
Farah said she know Papon and does not doubt his intentions, but added that people should show affection to their own children and not to others.
"I know Papon, he is a good guy. But there is no doubt that when I saw that video, it made me uncomfortable. I dont think he meant to do it, but if it was my daughter I wouldnt like it. I think people should not touch other peoples children, just show affection to your own children.
"I think he meant it in the right way, because I know him and he is really a nice guy, but the video did make me very uncomfortable," Farah today said at an event.
The minor girls parents have gone ahead and defended the singer, stating that "Papon is a mentor and a father figure to my daughter".
To this Farah said, "I think, if you see the girls face after it happened, youll realise how uncomfortable she was. But like I said, he is not a mad person to do it while the camera was rolling. He must have genuinely not meant it, but it didnt give me a good feeling."
Other celebrities such as Raveena Tandon, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Gauhar Khan slammed the singer on Twitter over the incident.
"Disgusting! Shameful! Perverse! This man Papon should be arrested! The girls parents succumbing to pressure! The explanations given are ridiculous! Havent felt such anger and shame to see this happen and some on TV debates actually defending the act!" Raveena tweeted.
Suchitra wrote, "If anybody behaved with my daughter the way Papon did with the teenage girl I would slap him several times in such a way that no one dared behave that way again."
Gauhar said, "Wasnt smothering a childs face with your palm rubbing colour all over it for four seconds enough as fatherly love, that you had to pull the childs face then to strategically peck her on the lip? There was no wrong camera angle or the child moving her face mistakenly by the way?"
In the video, which has since gone viral, Papon is seen celebrating Holi with the contestants of the show and planting a kiss on the girls face. Papon is one of the judges on the show along with fellow singers Shaan and Himmesh Reshammiya.
The singer, in statement, said he is "an extremely affectionate and expressive" person and it did not occur to him that showing affection to an 11-year-old child, who he had been mentoring a while now, would be taken out of context.
Papon said if he had bad intentions, he would not have shared the video on his Facebook page.
"My humble request to everyone, when you do come across this matter is to just pause and think about how much harm this does to the people involved. I have a loving wife of over 14 years and two young children. There is a little girl involved, whose identity is not masked in any way. Both of our families are being destroyed forever, just by people jumping to conclusions.
"However, this is not to say that I havent made a mistake. I might have done it spontaneously but in todays environment, to touch a girl child, however innocent your thoughts are, is not advisable. I am sorry for that. Please do accuse me of being naive and stupid even but please do not call me all those disgusting names," he said. PTI RB SHD SHD -


text:
Hello, Mission Makeover Viewers!
If it sounds like I'm smiling, I am! I am so proud of our contestants for accomplishing something they never would have guessed was possible when we started: They ran their first 5K! I can't even tell you how exciting it was for my husband, Scott, and I to be there to cheer them on. So, what have we learned from watching these remarkable ladies? Certainly, that many things that at first seem impossible are not.
I also wanted to share a few tips about what it takes to accomplish any intimidating goal, whether it's physical, emotional, intellectual, or spiritual. Below are 4 tips on how to accomplish your goals:
4 Tips On How To Accomplish Your Goals
1. Build A Plan Within a Realistic Timeframe: Get a paper calendar and circle your goal date, whether it's when you want to fit into a new outfit, have had a difficult conversation, or meet a deadline. Then, work backwards. What do you have to do every day until your goal date to accomplish it? Schedule it. Literally. Write it down.
2. Prioritize and Focus: Revisit your calendar every day. Cross out whatever you've accomplished and review what's in store for tomorrow. Keep looking at your goal date and remind yourself why you want what you want. I also encourage you to keep a list of all of the reasons you want to meet your goal so that you can review it daily and add to it as you progress.
3. Eliminate "All or Nothing" Thinking: Remember, every journey has its bumps in the road. There will be some days that don't go according to plan. Life happens. But listen, just because you didn't get to do what you planned on any one day, does not mean you should abandon ship! Find a way to make it up by adjusting your schedule. Work around it. You can do it!
4. Change Your Thinking…This Is FUN!: This is the most important step. Think about the rewards of the goal, how great you'll feel once you've made it. Make your journey-not just doable-but enjoyable.
Accomplishing any goals or challenges can be difficult. Following these 4 tips will keep you motivated so you can push through and reach your goals. I know you can do it and am so proud of you. Until next time!


text:
A picture taken on Feb 6, 2018 shows a visual representation of the digital crypto-currency Bitcoin, at the "Bitcoin Change" shop in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
BRUSSELS - The world's financial leaders will call on international standard-setting bodies on March 20 for stronger monitoring of crypto-assets and to assess the need for a multilateral response as such assets could at some point threaten financial stability.
Regulators globally have raised the alarm over cryptocurrencies, saying they may aid money laundering and terrorist financing, hurt consumers and undermine trust in the global financial system
The call appears in a draft communique prepared for the meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the world's 20 biggest economies in Buenos Aires on March 19-20, seen by Reuters.
The financial leaders will say the technological innovation behind crypto-currencies has the potential to improve the efficiency and inclusiveness of the financial system.
"Crypto currencies, however, raise issues with respect to consumer and investor protection, tax evasion, money laundering and terrorist financing. At some point they could have financial stability implications," the draft communique adds.
"We agree that international standard setting bodies strengthen their monitoring of crypto-assets and their risks... and assess whether multilateral responses may be needed."
Regulators globally have raised the alarm over cryptocurrencies, saying they may aid money laundering and terrorist financing, hurt consumers and undermine trust in the global financial system.
Japan was the first country to adopt a national system to oversee cryptocurrency trading. It carried out checks on several exchanges this year after the theft of $530 million from one exchange, Coincheck Inc, in January.
France and Germany have said they will make joint proposals to regulate the bitcoin cryptocurrency market.
The head of the European Union's watchdog said a short-term strategy could be to focus on applying anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules, warning consumers of the risk of trading in cryptocurrencies and preventing banks from holding them.
ALSO READ: Bitcoin skids amid broad cryptocurrency sell-off
The US Securities and Exchange Commission said last week that many online trading platforms for cryptocurrencies should be registered with the regulator and subject to additional rules, in a further sign regulators are cracking down on the digital currency sector.
In a statement, the SEC said these "potentially unlawful" platforms may be giving investors an unearned sense of safety by labelling themselves as "exchanges." The regulator said these platforms need to register with the SEC as a regulated national securities exchange or as an alternate trading system, or ATS.
Virtual currencies have existed for years but speculation in them has recently ballooned - along with scams promising investors returns of over 1,000 percent in weeks.
In a time of volatile markets, hackers are also active in the sector.
Bitcoin, the best known virtual currency, lost over half its value earlier this year after surging more than 1,300 percent last year.


text:
Big Metal Month was a new idea I had to keep up with some of the giant labels in heavy metal releasing new albums from well known bands. Since I have chosen to spend all of my time with dungeon synth and things no one else cares about, it is surprising to see some of metal's biggest releases pass without notice. Big Metal Month also sounds like a comic book which comes in an oversized magazine with lots of pictures. This obviously makes me happy. Please use this column to…Read More
Tag: ENSIFERUM
ENSIFERUM – One Man Army
Heading into their 14th year, Ensiferum have something to prove. Moving on from their last album, the poorly received "Unsung Heroes" might have been difficult because it showed the band were capable of something you might not have suspected; releasing an "OK" album. While I can think of a couple of bands who'd long to produce an album like "Unsung Heroes" from Ensiferum, masters of folk metal, it felt like bit of a let-down. I don't think it was bad, it just wasn't fit to hold their heavy banner. Thank…Read More


text:
Well, here we are a few days after Christmas and I am getting my blog freebie - Collage Elements
from last weekend, up now. Thanks for your holiday patience people.
For personal use clip-art,
To download this image..... which I created using my
own hand carved stamps...thank you very much....
simply right click on the
image and click "save as" in your computer.
These snowflakes will work for many designs throughout the winter. Although we have not any snow here in New England to speak of yet, at least we collage artist can create our own. Right?
I decided to play with these guys and add some background designs in Photoshop.
Here is one with a hand painted background effect.
and then this one with some vintage post, colored and added to the background.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful holiday week.


text:
Mayawati to host dinner for Front constituents
With the BSP keen to project her as the newly-formed Third Front's prime ministerial candidate, party supremo Mayawati has invited leaders of the Front's constituents to a dinner meeting on March 15. Special: My India My Vote 2009india Updated: Oct 09, 2009 15:18 IST
With the BSP keen to project her as the newly-formed Third Front's prime ministerial candidate, party supremo Mayawati has invited leaders of the Front's constituents to a dinner meeting on March 15 in New Delhi.
Mayawati has never shied away from projecting her prime ministerial ambitions.
Her representative at the Front's launching rally on Thursday at Tumkur near Bangalore, and party general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra, has said "It is the aim of the BSP to make Mayawati the prime minister."
Given this backdrop, the March 15 meeting assumes significance as the leadership issue will almost certainly be discussed although the Third Front has so far taken the line that the prime ministerial question would be addressed only after the Lok Sabha elections are over and results declared.
Sources in the JD(S), however, said the dinner meeting could discuss the modalities of the proposed 'National Policy Document' of the Front.
Former Prime Minister and JD (S) chief H D Deve Gowda had said during the rally on Thursday that the Front will come out with the document for the Lok Sabha polls.
Despite the presence of Mishra at the rally, the BSP is yet to declare unequivocally whether it is a part of the Third Front or not.
The new grouping is also trying to woo Orissa strongman Naveen Patnaik, chief of the BJD.
While BJD has indicated that it would go in for seat sharing with some of the Front constituents, especially the two left parties -- CPI and CPI(M), it has, however, refused to join any alliance before the Lok Sabha elections.
"The BJD will not participate in any Front now," party MP Pyari Mohan Mohapatra, considered the main strategist of Patnaik, told reporters on Thursday.
As soon as BJD snapped its ties with the BJP, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury rushed to Orissa and asked Patnaik to join the Third Front.
Patnaik, who agreed on seat-sharing with Left parties, NCP and JMM, reportedly told Yechury that the regional party would take the decision regarding its participation in the Third Front only after the elections.
No BJD representative was present at the Front rally.
First Published: Mar 13, 2009 10:04 IST


text:
Plus Size Sheer Slit Lingerie Teddy with Lace
Unfortunately This Product Is Sold Out
We recommend the following items:
- Buyer protection|Learn More >>
- 30 Day Returns Guarantee
- Full or partial refund if the item is not as described
- Full refund for damaged items
Pattern Type: Solid
Embellishment: Lace,See Thru
Weight: 0.1500kg
Package Contents: 1 x Teddy
- Receiving time = Processing time + Shipping time
- Priority Direct Mail: 7-15 bussiness days
- Standard Shipping: 7-25 bussiness days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-7 bussiness days
Our Guarantee: 30 Day Returns or Exchange guarantee from the delivered date.
Not yet rated.Be the first to Write a Review.
There are no questions yet.


text:
Here's a link to the illustrated recording I made of the long poem which was part of the Open University Choir's commission to celebrate MK50.
Posts Tagged 'A different kind of urban'
'A different kind of urban'February 27, 2018
'A different kind of urban'October 24, 2017
Details are now available for the Open University choir's upcoming world premiere of the above, on 23 November at 1p.m. in the Hub Theatre on the Open University campus. Lyrics are by yours truly, music by Liz Lane.
I am tremendously excited to be involved in this commission, which is part of the year long 'MK50' celebrations of the first plans for the new town of Milton Keynes in 1967. Do come if you're in the neighbourhood . Tickets are free, but you do need a ticket.
There will be a Q & A about the development of the piece before the concert, which is optional (and for which you also need a ticket).
Click on the link below to be taken to Eventbrite where you can get tickets and more information about the concert.
The concert is likely to be a sellout, so book early, and come early on the day.


text:
I used to go to Hardwick Hall dancing when I was very young and the Young Farmers dances were all the thing. Not that I was a young farmer or that my boyfriend was either but his best friend lived in the country and they had gone to college and then university together, so very often, the summer that I was nineteen we went to dances. You used to go to the pub first -of course - and then to the dance and there bands, they were rather like Oasis, very loud, very creative and we knew them all and I love dancing and he loved dancing and there were a great crowd of us. Everybody knew everybody which is always fun.
There was only one fight that I remember - it was at Hardwick - and my friend, Linda and I had to hold back our boyfriends - literally - why can men not stay out of these things?? One lad got his shirt ripped off his back and Linda's boyfriend, who was very large, banged two lads' heads together.
We used to drink black velvet ( cider and guinness ), eat lots of Chinese takeaways and spend our weekends at motor races. The smell of Castrol GTX. Very sexy.
The Gothic gatehouse has not been restored. The circular tower is 100mm out of vertical and people think of it as our local tower of Pisa.
Ducks and ducklings, for no reason. I just like them. Lots of birds at the Park. Wildlife is very well looked after.
Temple of Minerva at the far side of the lake.