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In the Jan. 10 Glendale News-Press was an article titled "Rim of the Valley draws support." I do not believe the supporters know the whole story. The proposed new national park covers an area two-thirds the size of Yosemite National Park.
We cannot afford another national park. Right now $10 billion is needed to upgrade our present park system. This park will cost another $2 billion for land acquisition and in doing so takes that property off the tax rolls.
It will affect 172,000 property owners who will have little say about their property being taken. Many things we take for granted you cannot do in national parks, like having them clear brush near your home.


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Here's an easy way to get involved with Staffordshire Day (Tuesday 1st May) this year - the Staffordshire Day Mugshot!
What's that then?
As ever this year, there will be plenty of events on Staffordshire Day, but as it falls on a Tuesday, lots of you will be at work, so here's something you can do from your desk!
Just share an image of yourself enjoying the delights of a Staffordshire-made mug, like this one modelled by Richard.
This fine example is a Blue Calico, manufactured by Burleigh in Stoke-on-Trent, but there are loads of others to choose from.
You could go for an iconic pattern, like the Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot, Wedgwood's Wild Strawberry, or Spode's Blue Italian.
Or you could support an up-and-coming designer, like Stafford's Mandy Billington, as shown in the image of Rose below.
So I've taken my Mugshot, now what?
You're nearly there!
To be part of our huge celebrations, all you need to do now is post your photo on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, with the #StaffordshireDay hashtag.
Last year there were more than 4000 tweets with the hashtag, and #StaffordshireDay was trending on Twitter throughout the day.
At one point we were the the number one trending topic in the whole country!
Help us beat that this Staffordshire Day, Tuesday 1st May, and show your support for Staffordshire's wonderful and historic pottery industry!
What else is happening on Staffordshire Day this year?
In a word, plenty!
We've extended the celebrations to give you as much chance as possible to get involved. This year they will start on Saturday 28th April, and run all the way through to Monday 7th May - Bank Holiday Monday.
There's everything from an RAF-themed vintage market at the National Memorial Arboretum to the Staffordshire Plate Raceday at Uttoxeter Racecourse, while you can show some love for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier at Churnet Valley Railway, where Staffies travel for free on the train!
And for the first time, The World's Biggest Oatcake Morning gives you the chance to tuck in to our famous local delicacy and raise funds for some good causes too. Find out more on our World's Biggest Oatcake Morning blog.
For a full rundown of all the events happening for Staffordshire Day 2018, head to the Staffordshire Day What's On listings.


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Gold Filled Jewellry Components
Gold Filled jewellery and components
When you see the term "gold filled" regarding jewellery and components, it simply means that a layer of 14 karat gold (can be more, can be less) has been placed over a base metal which is usually copper or brass. This is done with heat and pressure until the karat gold has reached a certain thickness and has been bonded to the brass or copper base. The thickness of the gold must be at least 5% of the total weight. Gold filled jewellery looks exactly the same as real gold and it is therefore commonly used as an alternative to real gold jewellery. One thing that's great about gold filled material is that it rarely irritates people with allergies to anything but real gold jewellery.
Gold plated or plated materials
"Gold plated" and "plated" pretty much mean the same thing. The plating process is similar to the gold filled process as a layer of gold is also applied to a base material. Most often, the base material is silver or copper. Only thing is, a much smaller amount of gold is used for gold plated materials. The gold layer is instead a microscopic film and is about 100 times thinner than the gold layer applied to gold filled materials. For this reason, gold plated materials are less expensive than gold filled materials. Plating is normally done enhance the look of costume jewellery and make it more attractive.
How long do these materials last?
The karat gold layer on gold filled materials rarely wears off and can last up to 5 years because the thick gold layer on the surface protects it from wear and tarnish. Gold filled material, thus, keeps hold of its beautiful, golden colour for a very long time. The great thing about gold filled jewellery is that it's much cheaper than solid gold jewellery – while the difference in quality not easily noticed. On the other hand, gold plated will become less beautiful over time. This is because the microscopic layer of gold will eventually wear off.
The amount of time it takes for this to happen depends on the acidity of your skin and how often the jewellery is worn.
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It was another double-double for All-American candidate Kelsey Griffin as she scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds in helping NU reach 21 wins with a 71-60 win over 12th ranked Texas A & M in front of almost 11,000 fans at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday afternoon.
Griffin made 7-of-12 shots from the field and 7-of-8 free throws, to go along with three steals, a blocked shot and an assist. Griffin was big in the last few minutes of the game scoring six points to hold off the Aggies who cut the lead to five at 65-60 with 3:06 to play.
It looked like it would be a laugher as NU went on a 12-0 run to open a 10 point lead two minutes into the game and were up 40-29 at the half. The Huskers led by as many as 12 points two times in the first half.


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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Author Goals and Getting Motivated in 2012
I didn't start out with a list in 2011. Some of the great things that happened last year came about as spur of the moment ideas or opportunities: forming a group of female touring authors, publishing the e-book version of Something He Can Feel, accepting an invitation to contribute a story to the A Chapter A Month.com site, accepting an offer to write a 10k word erotica novella for the February 2012 anthology, The Heat of the Night.
What was scheduled for 2011 was my third Pynk book, Sixty-Nine, and also venturing back into print/electronic self-publishing with the release of Hot Girlz. I'm grateful for these accomplishments.
So this time, the items on my list for 2012 include publishing two e-book novellas, publishing the print/electronic sequel to Dr. Feelgood, You've Got It Bad, the release of my fourth Hachette book, POLITICS.ESCORTS.BLACKMAIL, and submit the option book, Sin City. I would like to participate in more events and book club meetings, as well as co-write with various authors, and also, embark upon some freelance gigs. One of my biggest goals is to read more books. I slacked off on that last year.
The beauty of having a list is that it is a visual, tangible item reminder. And what's even more beautiful is when you have an opportunity to add those unexpected, newly birthed, yet welcomed additions to the list.
What has been consistently on my schedule for the past three years has been the great opportunity to contribute bi-weekly to this amazing Novel Spaces blog. Even when the dates roll around quicker than sometimes anticipated, I always appreciate the opportunity to join other authors in discussing the business, our lives, and our works.
So as we embark upon another year of this thing called writing, I send positivity to each of you in meeting your goals, living your dreams, and enjoying all of the success and happiness you desire.
For now, I've got until the end of the month to finish my current manuscript, and so I'm headed off for a full writer's heaven retreat. And then, on to the next one, the next goal, the next item - and soon, the next year's list. Cheers to using the tools that will get us all motivated, including lists!
Happy New Year!
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- Jewel Amethyst said...
Lists are definitely a good way to become motivated. It was not something I used until I began writing with the intention of publishing, and then it was loosely used to become organized.
Now that I am home with two very demanding kids, I find daily lists get me through they day, give me a sense of direction and accomplishment when I finally tick off a few tasks on the list.
I've never done a yearly list, but it's never too late to start.
- January 4, 2012 at 4:17 PM
- Charles Gramlich said...
Be sure to enjoy the process as you move from one goal to another. :)
- January 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM
- Lynn Emery said...
Whoa, great list from 2011! You have a right to be impressed with all you accomplished- Picture me bowing to your writerly worthiness!On to 2012.
- January 4, 2012 at 7:46 PM
- Liane Spicer said...
Back atcha, Marissa! I too am very impressed by all the writerly things you achieved in 2011. May 2012 be even bigger and better for you!
I couldn't function without lists - daily, monthly, yearly... I'm way too day-dreamy to get anything done otherwise.
- January 6, 2012 at 11:53 PM


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One of my favorite things about Social Graces is when all the stars align and I get to photograph one of our couples.
Meet Rachel & TJ.
Becca has been working with Rachel to design and plan their Kansas City wedding in August. I had the privilege of meeting the lovely couple last week and capture a preview of their celebratory and travel-themed wedding. They are such a fantastic couple and it felt like we were all old friends by the end of the session. I am so excited about their big day!
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Child Support
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Child Support
The Lincoln County Child Support Agency exists to provide services necessary to secure financial suport from absent parents for dependent children. This process includes locating parents; establishing court orders, including paternity; enforcing existing orders; and monitoring collections. Services are available to Lincoln County residents regardless of financial status.
for the Bureau of Child Support Site.
All recipients of Healthy Start, Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, or Child Care who are not married or are separated and not legally divorced, will be referred to the Child Support Agency. The Child Support Agency will monitor the divorce process and appear at any court hearings.
s agency is to ensure child support laws are enforced and no child suffers economic hardship from the separation or divorce of parents or the lack of a paternity determination.
All recipients of Healthy Start, Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, or Child Care who are not married or are separated and not legally divorced, will be referred to the Child Support Agency. The Child Support Agency will monitor the divorce process and appear at any court hearings.
If there is a paternity issue, blood tests will be secured and the Child Support Agency will seek reimbursement by the father for any birth costs paid by Medical Assistance. Mothers who receive benefits are required to assist the Child Support Agency in identifying the father of their child and locating him.
If there is not an existing child support order, the Child Support Agency will attempt to obtain one.
A location process will be implemented to find absent parent(s) when child support payments are not being made pursuant to court order. This location process can also be implemented to locate any absent parent who takes a child from the custodial parent against court order.
Services are free of charge for those persons referred by the Economic Support agency. There is no fee for Custodial parents who apply directly to the Child Support Agency for services must fill out an application.
The court system is the primary enforcement agency for child support.
Wisconsin Statutes provide for all court-ordered child support to be deducted from the absent parent's wages, including worker's compensation and unemployment.
The Child Support Agency is required to refer he name of any absent parent who is delinquent with child support payments to the IRS and to the state for interception of federal and/or state tax refunds or lottery winnings.
The Child Suport Agency is able to enforce court-ordered child support from a non-custodial parent who has left Wisconsin. Petitions will be filed with other states and foreign countries to establish and enforce payment of child support.
Note: Child support agencies do not handle child-custody issues. Contact your local family court commissioner or a private attorney for help settling custody and placement disputes.
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Creative leader leaves Skype
Malthe Sigurdsson was the design force behind Skype's playful, cute, and colorful visual identity. It's rare when the emotions, the times, the technology, and the user experience meet well. Skype's form and function, and visual iconography surrounding it, defined Skype.
Before Skype's message of "it just works" could be accepted, people had to trust Skype. At a glance, people believed it was possible. One look and they believed turning their PC into a magic Internet telephone was easy, simple, painless, fun, exciting, safe, immediate.
Malthe instigated one of the most effective and enduring global brands of the decade.
From a 2006 recruiting post...
The coolest thing about being at Skype is that I'm helping to give away this fantastic thing of people in separate corners of the world, the country, the city or indeed just the house, being able to talk to each other... for free.
I'm in charge of design and branding at Skype, and since the above is our core product, I have a really easy job: do the opposite of what every big, boring, customer-unfriendly corporation in the world would do, and make sure that every single little task is done with the millions of people using Skype in mind. If it's not good for them, it's bad for Skype.
Having been here since forever, since we were me sitting in my apartment in Paris, some guys in London and a small office in Tallinn, it's tremendously cool to still be sitting here, now in London, and with offices on most continents and users in even more places, seeing it all grow so much, so fast, so well.
In closing: Please come work with us. It's fun, it absolutely makes a difference, and you and the hundreds of other smart people working here will do great stuff.
Take a look at Malthe's slides from Reboot 7 in 2005 and Stuart Henshall's thoughts on Skype's brand two years in.
And then read through Malthe's July 2005 essay, A new face, for a walkthrough of the Skype's language and visual elements.
The Sigurdssons are now on Project Hector. Congratulations!
tags: skype, creative, brand, design, people, dk, marketing, identity, emotion, malthe, sigurdsson, malthesigurdsson
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There was a lot of love, a lot of colour, a lot of laughter and a lot of mud! Urbanscapes 2012 was HUGE, and we were proud to rock it out with Tongue In Chic at the Levi's® x Tongue In Chic Hub!
In case you missed the festival, here's a look of what went down at the Hub over the weekend!
Apart from showcasing great art and highlighting Go Forth dreams, the Hub also served as a shelter from the crazy weekend heat with it's subzero-like air conditioning. Folks were able to top up on water refills for free, and also were able to recharge their mobile devices. We're proud to have been able to lighten the burdens for all festival-goers!
- Don't forget: learn more about ALL the finalists of You're Gonna Be Great and their Go Forth dreams here!
- Who are Nini Ramlan and James Ly? This will answer your question!
- For a better look at our CrossStitch designers, check this out!


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Facilitates control over your laptop's functions, making it easy to navigate and utilize the features you want to use.
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Site Records
DUNDEE (Craigiebarns): ROC 28 Group Headquarters & UKWMO Caledonian Sector HQ.Dundee
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OS Grid Ref: NO439314
Photo: The entrance blockhouse.
Photo by Nick Catford
Immediately inside the new 'front door' is the original blast door opening on to a short corridor, on the left is the decontamination room with sinks and a water tank and to the right the extractor fans. Directly ahead is the first of two gas tight air lock doors marked' do not open' and' airlock'. Past these doors is the winch, which must have been taken out of use as it would be difficult to lower anything past the ventilation trunking in the corridor below. Beside the winch is the water tank and stairs to the lower level. At the bottom of the stairs is a dogleg round into the main north - south spine corridor. The first room on the left is the sewage ejector room with the pumps intact though not in use. Beyond this are the male and female toilets, which again are all intact but not currently used as there is no water supply connected. After the toilets are the male and female dormitories. These are currently empty but all the bunks are stored elsewhere in the bunker and will eventually be replaced. The final room on the left was originally the controller's room but when the controller moved to a new room downstairs it was converted into a 'sick bay' with a sink, concertina screen, medicine cabinet and a doctor's examination couch. Beyond this room is a second airlock and a ladder up to the original escape hatch, a standard ROC post type hatch. This was taken out of service when a new 'walk out' rear exit was installed through a second blast door.
Back at the bottom of the stairs the first room on the right is the plant room with the fans compressors, filtration plant and control equipment; the plant is still operational. To the rear of the plant room is a smaller room containing the standby generator with its control cabinet. The generator appears to be a 1980's replacement. Beyond the plant room is a short corridor into the canteen (which is empty) and at the back of that a door accessing one of three flights of stairs down to the lower level. The kitchen is accessed from the short corridors and is complete and useable with all its original appliances including a 1960's Creda industrial cooker with oven, hot plate and a separate grill. There is also a double stainless steel sink, water heater, industrial dishwasher and cupboards. There is a large serving window opening into the canteen. The next room is the BT room, then a store, then the main stairway down to the lower level. Beyond this is the original balcony, still in place but now floored across with thin plywood. There is a third stairway at the back of the balcony leading down into the Sector Ops room.
Photo: The balcony, now floored across
Photo by Nick Catford
On the lower level the original control room and communications centre has been converted to several small offices and the radio room to the right at the bottom of the stars will shortly be used by Raynet. It still contains a large floor standing cabinet with control equipment for AWDREY (Atomic Weapon Detection Recognition and Estimation of Yield). A corridor leads through into the large 'L' shaped Sector Ops Room passing a small office with three aging computer terminals with phones and original notices around three walls; there is a message passing window into the ops room. While the rest of the bunker is painted light green and light blue, the Sector Ops room is painted a very dark blue (as is the similar room at Horsham). It still retains some tables and a semi circular raised dais. To one side there are a number of room, one is a third dormitory containing bunks and the other is the new controllers room.
Photo: Office adjacent to Sector 'Ops' Room
Photo by Nick Catford
Externally the FSM and BPI pipes are visible on top of the mound. The bunker is still in the process of renovation and it is hoped to reconnect the drainage and water supply in the near future and to re-equip the bunker close to its original operational state.
Date of visit: 13.10.2001
[Source: Nick Catford ]
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How To Start A Dropshipping Business
Entrepreneurs generally avoid interested by harvest issues and issues related to promoting a business. Business is certainly prevented as a subject for elementary and middle schoolers, which is a disgrace. Go and purchase a desk and if someone makes a purchase cross them a enterprise card with your website to get your identify out there. You probably have some understanding in Finance /Accounting than SAP FICO, in any other case SAP SD, SAP MM are nice modules.
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MASA is seeking candidates for an upcoming vacancy on the MASA Executive Board. Starting in July 2018, there will be an opening for a three-year term on the Executive Board.
Any active MASA member who wants to be placed on the ballot for this seat on the Executive Board must file official petitions and a personal data sheet. The petitions must contain a minimum of 30 signatures of active MASA members from at least three regions, with a minimum of 10 signatures from each region. You can download the forms and election guidelines here.
The deadline to file completed petitions and personal data sheets is the close of business on March 1. Voting will take place in early May.


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Spring is coming, and your house need to be change for a new year. Home decor is the first thing you should consider, and I'll show you some ideas about home decor in this article.
Warmer weather, clear skies and sunshine, fresh flowers and fresh starts are all the spring brings to us, we love spring so much. In this lovely season, shouldn't we clean and refresh our homes to match it?
You are not the only person who want to redecorate the house. Is there any better way to welcome spring, or just update your home decor and make everything a little more colorful and bright, I must choose the former. So I will show you some easy ideas that you can refresh every room in your house as follow.
Change to Seasonal Colors and Patterns
A spring refresh will not be necessary, thereis no certain paint color to give a room. First of all, you need pack your winter soft furnishings away, which are thick blankets and throw pillows in neutral shades, then use vibrant cushion covers, spring centerpieces, spring floral-print bath towels or patterned lampshades to switch your home.
A long way need walk step by step, with bright colors and patterns, we start our way of home decor. Changing up everything like curtains, blankets, pillows, and so on, or swapping one or two drab items for something exciting and new are not the way we treat our home decor.
Here comes a small tip, you can use Febreze ONE to keep curtains, throws, pillows and upholstery which are hard-to-wash fabrics clean and smelling fresh, and it can also gently remove odors with no aerosols, dyes or heavy perfumes.
The Bedroom Need to be Brighten Up
The spring feeling of clean and fresh need to be waken up in the spring morning through opting for lighter colors in your bedroom. The dark, patterned bed sheets should be changed and crisp white linens will be what we need. Beige or gold cushions, natural woven rugs and a vase of white tulips can give you a new minimalist room.
Here is the tip, use Tide PODS with Downy to wash sheets and duvet covers can make them bright, clean and soft.
Rethink Your Outdoor Decor
The overgrown jungle should be cared in your backyard, and you at least set aside a weekend to do that work. Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable to clean scuffs and grime from patio furniture, and weatherproof cushions and rugs will be necessary. If you want to spend all of your time in your backyard, that needs some change, a fire pit and torches or strand lighting will help you get a space that you want to have.
There must be a lot of Coca-Cola bottle in your house, and they doesn't deserve to be in trash but in your backyard as an outdoor decor. Put colorful stones inside the bottle, a wooden yarn will immediately appear in front of your eyes.
Springtime Smell is All You Want
The warm weather always brings barbecue smoke and that pesky wet dog smell rather than the smell like a fresh bouquet that is what we want. In your bedroom or bathroom, use Febreze ONE or a Febreze smallSPACES to clean away unwanted odors and a fresh springtime scent will be left behind.
The Details
Maybe you can ignore the odd bit of chipped paint or a broken tile in your house during the winter, but it can not be stood in the bright light of spring which the wear and tear around your home becomes much more visible, especially in the basement where the steel pipes are , they need to be checked when the spring is coming, in order to work better in the bright light of spring though there is no sunshine in the basement.
Maximize Light is The Most Important
Your windows will look small with thick blinds and heavy curtains which block out the sun. Chic panel blinds which is lighter in soft grays, powder blues and pastel colors will be the option when you need blinds. Use a Swiffer 360 Duster with fluffy fibers trap which can lock up to three times more dust than a feather duster to clean your blinds and windowsills after switching out curtains. It is an ambitious idea to build a window seat, and you can enjoy your warm spring evenings with a good book.
Paper Rolls — Wall Decor
You can try these kind of home decor if you think you are a person who are very crafty and artistic. You can create an image of a flower by cutting each tissue paper roll to rings and bind five rings to one, which is just perfect for your wall designs. Glue all the rings and after drying, glue all of them together, you can also paint them and put them in a various of shades.
Jars — Plant Pots
In your house, there must be some empty jars, keep them and they can always be of use for something. For example, you can use them as plant pots, if there are various of flowers in your home, wouldn't be so colorful and lovely in the bright light of spring?
Old CDs — Mosaic Design
You can just destroy the old CDs that you will never use to pieces, instead of throwing them just yet, you can put them together like a glass mosaic on flower pots, which can make the pots more bright, or you can put them on an old frame for an additional wall display.
Coca-Cola Bottles — Flower Prints
You have never thought before that the bottom part of the Coca-Cola bottle can make a flower print, but today that dream will come true! For an effortless flower designs, is there any more brilliant idea than this one?


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This is the top of the BBQ so that gives you some idea of how much snow we've had since yesterday afternoon -
ACK! Winter has 'officially' arrived and I guess I can stop laughing at Ontario ;o) I think this is going to prove to be a very interesting four months.
If you're bored, snowed in, or want to experience snow, why not make your own snowflake! Try it :o)
I just want to thank everyone again for coming in and reading my Blog :o) I truly enjoy going over each and every one of the comments left by you. I've met a lot of wonderful people by Blogging and I hope to meet many more. I have enjoyed visiting your Blogs as well and I love seeing the diversity of tastes because it makes each of you unique :o)


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AGA-T+ Genesis Rebuildable Atomizer Clear Tank- this is the latest revision with the threads removed on the top cap so you can adjust the air hole to wherever you want it. Double o rings hold the top cap in place. Nice improvement!
A beautiful Stainless Steel Genesis Style Rebuildable Atomizer Tank, intended for use with the stainless steel mesh for wicks (sold separately).
This Kit Includes:
1x AGA-T Rebuildable Atomizer
Parts Kit:
1x Piece of stainless steel mesh
Extra O Rings
1x Extra Insulator
1x Extra Screw & nut
Airhole size: 1mm.
Capacity: 3ml e-liquid
Tanks Overall Diameter 20.4mm
Units Overall Diameter (Outer shell) 22.5mm
Overall Length assembled (without drip tip) 60mm
Need a 510 drip tip (available separately) in our shop;
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This is an advanced user piece, something for modders only.
This is an advanced user piece and will require a certain level of mechanical skills and knowledge to be able to use and rebuild properly.


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Humanitarian family reunion
The enormous difficulties faced by families separated by forced displacement and resettlement have been consistently raised as a primary concern for communities who have resettled through Australia's Refugee and Humanitarian Program.
The right to family unity is evident in many of the international treaties to which Australia is a party:
- Article 16 of UDHR;
- Articles 17 and 23 of ICCPR;
- Articles 10 of ICESCR; and
- Articles 9, 10 and 22 of CROC.
There is no specific family provision in the Refugee Convention, which focuses on the protection and rights of the individual.
A 1952 conference on the Convention however gave a strongly worded recommendation that governments take necessary measures to ensure the 'essential right' of family unity for refugees (a recommendation in the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries at Section IV, part B.).
Australian law determines which family members of permanent residents are able to come to Australia and how they may enter. For refugee and humanitarian entrants, provision for family reunification is primarily through the Special Humanitarian Program ('SHP' or visa subclass 202), split family provisions in the Refugee Program, and through a range of visa subclasses within the family stream of the Migration Program. In reality, opportunities for humanitarian family reunion are extremely limited both in terms of the number of places available and eligibility restrictions.
Australia's refugee resettlement
The broader international context in which Australia's Refugee and Humanitarian Program sits represents an enormous global challenge. The UNHCR's 2009 Global Trends document reports the following information:
- There were some 43.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, including 15.2 million refugees, 983,000 asylum-seekers (pending cases) and 27.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs);
- In 2009, the UNHCR estimated that 5,468,900 refugees remained in what it classified as protracted situations. The UNHCR's definition of a 'protracted refugee situation' is one in which a refugee population of 25,000 persons or more has been living in exile for five years or longer in a developing country; and
- Developing countries are host to four-fifths of the world's refugees. Pakistan is host to the largest number of refugees worldwide (1.7 million), followed by the Islamic Republic of Iran (1.1 million).
In terms of responding to this global situation, the UNHCR looks for durable solutions in three different forms:
- voluntary repatriation to home countries;
- finding appropriate permanent integration mechanisms in countries of asylum; and
- resettlement in another country.
Australia's offshore humanitarian program is our contribution to category three. In any given year less than one per cent of the world's refugees are resettled. This creates a real need for resettlement approaches to be very strategic in order to have a qualitative impact on global refugee situations. The role of resettlement was described in the following way during the Global Consultations on International Protection in 2002:
Resettlement serves three equally important functions. First, it is a tool to provide international protection and meet the special needs of individual refugees whose life, liberty, safety, health or other fundamental rights are at risk in the country where they have sought refuge. Second, it is a durable solution for larger numbers or groups of refugees, alongside the other durable solutions of voluntary repatriation and local integration. Third, it can be a tangible expression of international solidarity and a responsibility sharing mechanism, allowing States to help share each other's burdens, and reduce problems impacting the country of first asylum.
The UNHCR has key criteria to identify refugees in need of resettlement (These criteria are outlined in detail in the UNHCR Resettlement Handbook, chapter 4:
- legal and physical protection needs, including: the threat of refoulement or expulsion to another country from where the refugee may be refouled; the threat of arbitrary arrest, detention or imprisonment; or threats to physical safety or human rights in the country of refuge, rendering asylum untenable;
- survivors of violence and torture;
- medical needs, including conditions which are life-threatening, risk irreversible loss of function;
- women and girls at risk facing protection problems as a result of their gender;
- family reunification, including dependent members of the family unit who do not fit the nuclear family definition;
- children and adolescents, particularly unaccompanied and separated minors;
- older refugees; and
- refugees without local integration prospects, where adequate legal, social and economic protections are not provided in the country of asylum, where there is no meaningful prospect for local integration and where voluntary return to the country of origin is unlikely.


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People all over the country find themselves in serious trouble nowadays. House pricing is going down, and the number of nationwide layoffs are rendering a larger number of people than ever unable to make their monthly mortgage payment. Effective March 4, 2009, Obama's home loan modification plan identifies at-risk homeowners and works with them to keep their house from being foreclosed.
This new plan from the White House differs from older efforts by lending institutions to address borrowers that were falling behind on payments. The President's Making Home Affordable plan gives lenders a consistent, logical process to follow when modifying home loans to lower monthly payments. Doing so increased the ability of homeowners to pay and in many cases circumvents a foreclosure.
When a lender identifies a homeowner as an at-risk party for foreclosure, their first step is to consider whether a Hope for Homeowners refinance is an option. This is a special refinance option under Obama's Making Home Affordable plan. If they are not eligible for refinance, they begin the loan modification process.
Loan modification ultimately depends on a homeowner's gross monthly income, so the first step is to calculate and prove monthly income. For this, last year's tax information, two pay stubs, or a letter from an employer is necessary. After verifying income, lenders follow the standard process known as the Standard Waterfall to reduce the borrower's monthly payment to 38% of their gross monthly income.
Under the Standard Waterfall, the lender must first decrease interest rates. These deductions are made in increments of 0.125%, all the way down to a floor of 2% interest rate if necessary. If that does not allow the monthly payment to be less than the 38% target, the loan can be extended as many as 40 years after the time of modification. If the 38% target is still not reached, then the lender may choose to forgive loan principal. However, the lenders by no means have to forbear principal if they do not want to. It is only an option for them to meet the 38% threshold.
In return for pointing out at-risk homeowners and getting them modified loan terms, participating lending institutions get a one-time incentive of $1,000. They also receive successive payments of $1,000 per year (for up to three years) for modified loans that are successfully paid and current. Homeowners also receive incentive payments. They can get up to $1,000 a year for up to five years for honoring their new modified commitments every month and staying current on their loan.


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9am - Meet your English speaking driver guide at the main exit of your ship and departure for a full day tour in Cassis & Bandol
The production area of Bandol Vineyard is bounded by a wide ring of hills, the exposure is southerly, and open to the south-west winds, there by enjoying maximum sunshine and aeration.
Starting from the Golfe des Lecques, rising to the Plateau du Camp and then curving towards Le Beausset, the boundary of the production area follows the top of the hills and runs back to the sea to the east of Sanary.
The land is arid, and the yield is low. But it is particularly rich in silicious elements, a feature of many soils that produce "Appellation Contrôlée" wines.
Cassis was a very ancient fishing port and is an interesting village to visit. The village was rebuilt on the old ruins in the 18th century, resulting in a more regular layout than most other medieval villages. Some of the buildings, however, date . A walk through the old village streets will reveal some nice old buildings, some dating back to the 16th century, and some restored with the colorful pastels of Provence. Other sites in the village are old fountains and an open-air artists market. The harbor area is really the prettiest part of Cassis.
5pm - End of the tour at your ship


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Planned Outages: Voicemail Server & Blackboard Learn
There are two upcoming outages planned by the Office of Information Technology:
1.) On Thursday, March 24th, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, the SJU Voice Messaging system will be updated. During this outage, voicemail services will be unavailable, including receiving or accessing messages, and automated attendant services (phone menus).
2.) On Sunday, March 27th from 3:15am – 8:00am, Blackboard Learn (learn.sju.edu) will be unavailable while we perform database maintenance. Users will be unable to log into Learn during this outage. Course data will remain unaffected.
If you have any questions about either of these outages, please contact the TSC.


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I wish to announce to you all that the pig farm donations that you gave have started to make a change in the development of the center.We are at the foundation level now and will want to make it happen.We have bought stone,aggregate,sand,wheelbarrow and a spade to help in the transportation of materials.
We are please to tell you that your are a backbone to our development...
We would still welcome donations for the roofing and the pigs plus food.
RUDEC(Rural Development Centre Association) is a registered non profit organisation in Cameroon.We are most concerned with the empowerment of underprivileged children and of the local communities. We will take on projects which fulfill the needs of our children and the community in general.If you would like to know more, take a look at www.rudec.org and www.camast.com
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Foundation for the future
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One of my favourite machines & arcade games of all time is Ridge Racer. As a kid I used to dump so much cash in to these machines that I would hate to know how much the total was. As an 'adult' (or rather a big kid with cash, a car and a trailer) I set out to find one of these machines and add it to the collection. My current machine is an AU delivered 33″ DX cabinet sans force-feedback. It looks like it was a Ridge Racer I which over the years has been upgrade to Ridge Racer 2 and then to Rave Racer. One thing that always annoyed me about the machine was a previous owner had changed it to an up/down shifter. Ridge racer needs to have a 6 speed H-Pattern. Luckily I had one in the shed as a spare from the first DX that I owned. The missing piece of the puzzle was making the software think it was a DX cabinet. After many years of sporadic research, here is how to make your System 22 I/O board think it is a DX cabinet, and hence accept the 6-Speed shifter; (Bridge B6 to B10). https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lwC1-hUu3SFDpS2HZ9Wc41TJR8CGEVgFigcyxdrrOa0/pubhtml Alternatively, you can make your DX cabinet think it is a standard cabinet by disconnecting B6 and B10 on the I/O board which is useful if you want to quickly swap between Ace Driver & Victory Lap.
Ridge Racer / Rave Racer 6-Speed Transmission


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By Ardalan Zandian on August 31, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Every hotel manager knows that when a guest has a problem, the experience of resolving the issue has a profound impact on future purchases. This effect has been amplified as social media and web review sites enable customer service experiences to be widely shared with almost everyone. In fact, a 2013 survey by Zendesk found that customers are much more likely to leave a bad review on social media than they are to sing its praises. It is well understood in hospitality that "100 awesome deeds will go unrewarded online but screw up once and it is shared on TripAdvisor."
That is why getting positive online reviews on sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, and even Google Map List (Google Plus Local) is vital, particularly as pertains to new customer acquisition. While no one wants to get negative reviews, they sometimes happen. Here are 16 ways to deal with them should they occur:
1- Take bad reviews very seriously
Even one very bad review could hurt your reputation. Based on Zendesk survey, 54% of people who write bad reviews share their negative review with more than 5 people. Think of bad reviews as fire and social media as an unlimited source of fuel (don't add fuel to the fire)! A small fire might not hurt you that much, but since people share bad reviews on social media, you might want to take it seriously. (Read more about Why do TripAdvisor reviews matter)
2- First count to 10 and cool down!
Don't fight fire with fire. If you read an online review, no matter how bad it is, take a few minutes to cool down and even consult with your team. Try to see it from your customer's point of view. Also, you can read about Top Tips for Dealing with Online Reviews of Your Hotel here to be prepared while cooling down.
3- Don't hide! Respond promptly
Cooling down is great. But you need to take quick actions before it's too late. In this study, 69% of customers attributed their good customer service experience to quick resolution of their problem and even worse, 72% blamed their bad customer service interaction on having to explain their problem to multiple people.
4- Take the issue offline first and then share the result online
If possible, try to solve the customer's problem anywhere other than social media. Emails and phone calls are okay most of the times but never try to talk to them via social media as your first touch. As a hotelier, we can assume that you have great communication skills. Use that to calm your angry customers. No matter how bad they talk, let them cool down over the phone or email instead of social media.
5- Recognize the feedback as a marketing opportunity
Studies such as "Positive Effects of Negative Publicity: When Negative Reviews Increase Sales" show that feedback no matter how negative, could become a goldmine of marketing opportunities that could lead to more sales (in your case, more bookings!). If someone left a negative review on Yelp or TripAdvisor, you now have an opportunity to do something positive that everyone can see. You can become the bigger person here!
6- Apologize and own the mistake
Never try to convince someone that they are wrong! That's the worst way to handle online reviews. The very first thing that you should do is to apologize like you really mean it. Address facts in your response and explain how you are going to fix the issue(s). Also, always keep the unhappy customer in the loop. If you truly have fixed the problem, let them know so they can understand that you took them seriously.
But be aware of setting up high expectations. If you know the issue is not going to be resolved soon, don not give the unhappy customer the wrong idea. That could only make things worse.
7- Be polite
Even when you own the mistake and respond professionally, people might take it the wrong way. Be sure that you are being polite and your approach towards solving the issue is also based on your kindness and professionalism. Sometimes, you need to Show a Little Love and Create Emotional Connections with Your Guests.
8- Request that defamatory reviews be removed
Some websites allow certain reviews to be removed if defamatory or vilifying. You can always contact the website and ask them to help you on bad reviews.
9- Monitor your online presence with the right technology
There are several online tools that are designed for monitoring online presence. And they usually don't cost that much. HootSuite is one of the leading tools that monitor almost all the social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter and Online review websites such as Yelp, Google Plus Local, and even TripAdvisor.
Of course, you can always use Google Alerts since it's free and very powerful.
10- Know who you are dealing with
Zendesk survey shows that B2B (you can read more about What Hoteliers Need to Know About Business Travelers here), Gen X, and high-income households are most likely to share their customer service stories with others. Of course Gen Y and Gen Z are very active in social media but they usually share their experience in just a few words. So handling them is going to be very different.
Knowing these stats could help you establish a better strategy. But sometimes, you might need to do more research to understand your guests. One easy way is to research your hotel's social media demographic. The other way is by knowing the living costs for your guests. This will help you relate to your guests and their expectations better.
11- Encourage customer reviews
Bad reviews for hotels with a lower number of reviews in total can become a huge deal. Imagine you only have 4 reviews on a rating site and they have given your hotel an average of 4/5. If someone writes a bad review (1/5), it will drag your average review down to 3.4 out of 5. So one good solution is to find the right guests (happy ones) to write good reviews for you. The more you get reviews, even the average ones, the less effective bad reviews will become for you. But you need to be careful because if you ask the wrong person or even push them too much, it could lead to a bad review.
12- See the good in a bad review
Most of the times, a bad review isn't always bad. After owning you mistake, you can grab the positive and show readers that not only you professionally care about everyone, but even unhappy customers are happy about something!
13- Share the feedback with your employees
Reviews are feedback. Sharing them with your employees could prevent them from happening again. You can read more about 4 Steps to Improved Guest Satisfaction here.
14- Develop a strategy for responding to threats
Make it a routine and a solid strategy. Train some of your staff to handle unhappy customers in a better and more professional way.
15- Offer discounts or free services for unhappy customers
Often unhappy travelers can become very satisfied if you offer them discounts. If the room hasn't been ready on time before they become unhappy, give them a discount. Losing a little money for a few customers is 100% worth it if it leads to a better online reputation. You can also upgrade their rooms if possible and if you are dealing with their bad comment after their visit, offer them a huge discount if they come back again.
Do not worry about others to imitate a bad experience in order to get discounts. This might happen but very unlikely. So again, it's worth it.
16- Move on
The truth is that every hotel can receive a bad review. You do your best to handle them, but it doesn't always go the way you expect them to go. In that case, you need to move on and try to make your other guests happy. Take notes from bad experiences and learn from them. Train your staff to be able to handle the same situation if it occurs again. Help your guests to have realistic expectations when visiting your property but always care for chances to improve and reach higher expectations.


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Hello dear readers!
I'm a big fan of flowers, almost all kinds of them. And, of course, it was a great pleasure for me to use dies from Lavender and Poppies Collection. I've got a lot of projects to show you today, I just couldn't stop making cards using these fabulous dies!


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Although Florida is home to nearly all breeds of horses, thoroughbreds are the most popular breed in the state, and as a result, Florida boasts three of the top thoroughbred horse race tracks in the United States: Calder Race Course, Gulfstream Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.
Each year, the Kentucky Derby launches on January 1 at the Calder Race Course in Miami during the Gr-III Tropical Park Derby followed by graded stakes races on the Road to the Roses at both Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs over the course of the next few months—if you're a fan of thoroughbred racing, you don't want to miss these three courses on your trip to the Sunshine State.
With an impressive breeding of 3,500 to 5,000 thoroughbreds a year coming out of Ocala, located in North Central Florida, the city boasts the title of Horse Capital of the World, accounting for 10 percent of the nation's annual total production. However, it does not boast a local track, so thoroughbred enthusiasts must travel to Miami, Hallandale, or Osmar to see this impressive breed in competition.
Experiencing Thoroughbred Racetracks
Your first adventure to a professional thoroughbred race course is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Be sure to take a tour of the tracks before the races start, noting where the betting windows and concessions are located so you have a better feel for your environment before finding a seat—remember, many of these historical sites have been around for nearly 100 years and each offers a brilliant look through the history of horse racing.
Once you find your seat in the clubhouse overlooking the race course, you can see the horses entering the track for the post parade to the starting gate; as the horses prance, you have the opportunity to check out the Daily Racing Form the track gives to all patrons and place a bet on your favorite horse, buy a drink or gossip with other race enthusiasts about which horses they think will win.
When the bell rings, be sure to pay attention to the gates spring open and your chosen horse bounds out of its stable. Get caught up in the excitement and feel free to cheer your horse all the way to the photo finish! If you want to get on track for an unforgettable experience, our suggestion for a sure bet would be to spend the day, or a part of the day, at one of the race tracks listed below—in case you were wondering, the tracks are family-friendly and can even be educational for the kids!
Visiting Calder Race Course in Miami, Florida
Calder Race Course was purchased by Churchill Downs in April 1999, and the track itself recently celebrated 35 years of racing history, though the facilities were remodeled about 10 years ago and now include several dining options besides the usual concessions.
Calder offers a unique free Junior Jockey Club for children age 15 or younger where kids receive a free monthly newsletter highlighting club activities and upcoming events. The program educates young people about horses and the racing industry through hands-on activities held on Family Days, which are held from noon to 5:00 p.m. in the Picnic Grove. Family Days are free—even to an adult bringing a kid!
Calder also offers simulcasting and a card room. The park is conveniently located at 21001 N.W. 27th Avenue in Miami, which is just 10 to 15 miles from Downtown Miami and South Beach.
Visiting Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Florida
If you find yourself little further north of Miami in Hallandale, Florida, consider checking out Gulfstream Park, which recently completed a major renovation project that brought the facility up-to-date with state-of-the-art amenities to continue its world-class thoroughbred racing legacy.
These new facilities boast four spectacular restaurants and plenty of accommodations for every level player as well as simulcasting and a card room.
Gulfstream Park is located at 901 S. Federal Highway in Hallandale which is between North Miami Beach and Hollywood, Florida, which makes it an easy drive if you want to visit both Calder and Gulfstream Park's courses.
If you're in the mood to witness a thoroughbred race in person, though, be sure to check out the Gulfstream Park Racing Calendar to make sure your vacation lines up with one of the dozens of races that take place each year at this exciting newly renovated course.
Visiting Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Florida
If, however, you find yourself on the northwest side of the state, the Tampa Bay Downs track offers a similar experience to those mentioned above; since its opening in 1926 under the name Tampa Downs, this thoroughbred racing course has had several name changes and overcame a string of difficult years to gain the success it enjoys today.
The grandstand is covered and the amenities are adequate, but not luxurious, so if you're looking for a more modern take on horse racing, you may want to default back to Gulfstream Park or Calder Race Course. However, the Silks Card Room was recently remodeled and features nine different types of live-action games as well as simulcasting of the current race.
Tampa Bay Downs is located just west of Tampa, on Race Track Road in Oldsmar, Florida, which is easily accessible by taxi or even public transit via the public bus services offered to the Tampa Bay area—be sure to check Google Maps if you're unsure of how to travel to this classic race course!


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The Ottawa Citizen December 22 1944.
No one hurt in C.N.R. collision near Casselman.
The caboose and two cars of a C.N.R. freight train were destroyed by fire about 2.18 p.m. yesterday after a second freight train had crashed into them. The accident occurred on a bridge located about a quarter of a mile west of Casselman, Ont. No one was injured in the collision. Casselman is located about 31 miles southwest of Ottawa. Traffic on the main C.N.R. line was disrupted due to the accident.
According to witnesses, the one freight train had stopped near the bridge. The second freight plowed into the rear three cars of it, badly wrecking them and setting them on fire. the engine of the second freight was said to be slightly damaged. Both trains were east bound.
None derailed.
None of the cars on either train was derailed. C.N.R. officials last night could give no immediate cause for the accident. They stated an immediate investigation would be made. Late last night men were still working to clear the main line. It was stated normal traffic would be resumed about midnight.
The locomotive involved was No. 6218.


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rich73, on Dec 26 2017 - 11:03, said:
You mean the inflation where camo is actually cheaper on most tanks now and you only actually have to camo the hull if you want the bonus and you can freely move gold bought camo between tanks of the same nation? That sort of inflation?
Yea, the emblems and inscriptions cost more (in total). Yea, their prices should be reduced to off set the increase of having to buy up to 6 of them (each). Yes, it should go back to only having to pay once for an emblem if you use it multiple times on the same tank. But to say that this whole system is just being implemented so WG can raise prices on things makes you look like a fool.


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Written By Ugochi Obiajunwa
Ponytail is one hairstyle that never goes out of trend. Ponytail hairstyles look simple and chic yet serve more purposes than we can imagine. It's one very simple hair one can rock without stress.
The look comes in different colours, styles, lengths, and many more features. Every lady rocks this style at one time or the other and that's one of the reasons why it can never go out of fashion.
We all love a good ponytail and ponytails are getting chicer by the minute – mostly due to their modern ways of styling. The various ways of styling ponytails have made it more classic, thereby giving them an extra edge over some hairstyles.
Hair accessories, clever twists and braided details are all making the rounds, giving the humble pony a cool and fresh twist.
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Back in February of this year, I wrote a very positive review about a relatively new restaurant in Tulum called The Dining Experience.
I don't write many restaurant reviews; however, I made an exception in this case because The Dining Experience offered something unique that I felt many of our readers would enjoy.
Apparently, I really know how to pick 'em because they're currently rated as #1 on Tripadvisor out of #394 restaurants in Tulum. It's a shame I'm not as good at picking winning lottery numbers.
On the heels of their success in Tulum, the owners of The Dining Experience recently opened a second location in Playa del Carmen. They invited us to come and check it out and provide them with honest feedback about the improvements they had made to the overall experience.
Now, some folks who have a restaurant in the #1 spot might be tempted to adopt the if it ain't broke, don't fix it mentality, but not the owners of The Dining Experience. They definitely raised the bar since our last visit.
The experience consists of multiple courses that feature the local cuisine. We thoroughly enjoyed them all, especially the lionfish ceviche and the cochinita pibil (Mayan shredded pork dish).
By the end of the evening, I had tried more than a half a dozen traditional dishes from the region and every one was prepared perfectly. You definitely won't leave hungry.
Looking back, I should have snapped more pics but I was enjoying myself too much to think about it at the time.
Well, obviously we enjoyed our meal and experience but that fact alone really doesn't help you decide whether this place is right for you or not. So, here's more information about the concept and what to expect if you go.
What Is The Dining Experience?
Calling this a 'restaurant' is a bit misleading because it's much more than that. It's a highly-entertaining, adults-only, English-only, three hour gastronomic journey with multiple courses, amazing cocktails and a lot of interaction with the other guests. All along the way, you'll learn more about the culture and history of the area.
These dinners are by reservation only. All of the guests arrive at the same time and sit together at a large table in a climate controlled dining room. The host for evening stands at the head of the table and is tasked with guiding you on your culinary journey.
Unlike most restaurants, there is no menu here. The dishes were carefully chosen to highlight the traditional food of the area and many of them are very time-consuming to prepare. If you have any dietary restrictions, it's important to let them know that at the time you make the reservation so they'll have time to prepare alternative dishes for you.
As I said before, this experience is very interactive. We learned how to mix amazing cocktails and then we made them for the person seated to our left. Here's a clip demonstrating our cocktail shaking prowess:
Although we didn't know any of the guests before we arrived, it wasn't long before we were all laughing and having a great time together.
The whole experience took about three hours, but to tell you the truth, the time just flew by. We were still enjoying ourselves right up until the end.
Prices, Reservations and Maps
To make a reservation or to get more information about prices, locations and available dates, go to their website:
Tip: Click on BOOK NOW to see available dates, maps and prices.
Let's Wrap This Up
If you're looking for an entertaining and unique way to spend an evening in either Tulum or Playa del Carmen, we highly recommend The Dining Experience. You never know, you might even run into us there.


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- Fulham Park Gardens, SW6
A substantial four bedroom family house with a lovely patio garden, offering 2005 sq ft of living and entertaining space, located on one of Fulham most desirable roads. Spread over three levels, this wonderful house has a great feeling of light and space throughout, and has been lovingly maintained by the current owners. The two reception rooms on the ground level are filled with natural...470m (5 mins) from Putney Bridge.
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A substantial family house with a south facing garden in a quiet Fulham location. Fulham Park Gardens is located in between the Fulham Road and the New Kings Road close to numerous shops, bars and restaurants. The house is also within 100 meters of Eridge House School and within a short walk of the Roach School, Lady Margaret School and All Saints School. Putney Bridge and Parsons Green...420m (5 mins) from Putney Bridge.
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SCEE announced today that it has decided to stop production on two PS 3 titles, Eight Days and The Getaway, both in development at Sony's London Studio.
here is what Sony has to say about this decision: "It has been agreed that production of both Eight Days and The Getaway will cease immediately due to the redistribution of resources and budget.
"This decision was made following an internal review of all games and it was deemed that with the incredibly strong list of exclusive first party titles coming up both this year and in the near future, resource should be reallocated to enhance those projects closer to completion.
"Worldwide Studios has a reputation for innovative and entertaining games, with titles such as LittleBigPlanet, SingStar,Buzz, EyeToy and Eye of Judgement, and will continue to push the boundaries on all PlayStation platforms."


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Summary: Are there alternatives in the world of spirits if one doesn't want to drink what their parents and grandparents drank? Just as in other alcoholic beverage industries, the prefix micro and the word boutique are becoming more commonplace. Corsair Artisan Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee is an example of a micro-distillery.
The term corsair is a more romantic form of words than pirate and privateer. In France, corsairs were considered legal naval fighters. Corsair is an appropriate term for a distillery that is creating a legal product and has a pirate attitude of not staying with the norm.
Corsair Artisan Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee can best be thought of as a micro-distillery. Visitors won't see thousands of 53-gallon whiskey barrels stacked ten high as far as the eye can see. Instead there are fifteen and five gallon barrels aging experimental lots of different distilled spirits.
Developed in a section of the old Marathon Motor Car Company on Clinton Street, the distillery breathes new life into a classic building. The distillery moved into a space that was vacated by the Yazoo Brewing Company that relocated in order to expand. Corsair acquired some of the stainless brewing tanks from Yazoo. In addition to the brewing tanks, Corsair has two stills. One is a pot still that was used prior to Prohibition. This gin still is used for the first pass in whiskey production.
When Corsair Artisan Distillery moved into the building, they decided to keep the Yazoo Brewing Company's taproom. Now Corsair pours draft craft beers including Yazoo's on Thursdays through Saturdays. In another area, Corsair Artisan Distillery designed and built their tasting room.
Distillery Tasting Room
The Corsair Artisan Distillery tasting room is expected to open to the public during the summer of 2011. The dark wood contrasts with the white walls and back lighted panels. The backlit panels enhance the Corsair offerings. Products include absinthe, gin, rum, vodka and whiskey.
Vanilla Bean Vodka is 40% alcohol (80 proof) and infused with whole vanilla beans. The yellow colored vodka offered vanilla on the aroma and taste. The finish had some heat and a vanilla aftertaste. Mix the vodka with Coke for a vanilla coke drink. Spiced rum with its 42.5% alcohol (85 proof) was a gold color. The rum was made with spices and citrus peel. The aroma and taste had vanilla with nuances of spice and lemon. The rum was very smooth with a bit of heat on the finish.
Gin with its 44% alcohol (88 proof) was a clear color. The gin won gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2009. There were juniper and cucumber notes on the aroma and taste. There was no burning on the finish. Also a clear color, the Wry Moon was 46% alcohol (92 proof). This unaged white whiskey is similar to moonshine. Made from rye the smooth whiskey had whiskey burn on the finish. Pumpkin Spice Moonshine was also clear and had 42.5% alcohol (85 proof). The aroma offered spice with a hint of pumpkin. The smooth taste was accompanied by whiskey burn and spices that yielded to pumpkin.
The Triple Smoke with its 40% alcohol (80 proof) was a burnt orange color. This was a pot distilled American malt whiskey. There was smoke on the aroma and the taste was smooth with smoke changing to cherry. There was just a bit of whiskey burn on the finish. Red absinthe with its 56% alcohol (112 proof) was pot distilled with herbs and spice and infused with red hibiscus flowers. The color had turned from a red at bottling time to a yellow color. When water was added, it turned to a cloudy, light gray color. Anise was on the aroma and taste and the absinthe was smooth and had a long licorice aftertaste.
Visit Corsair Artisan Distillery to sample some small batches of experimental spirits. The tasting room experience at this micro-distillery allows visitors the experience of tasting different outstanding spirits. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the layers of aromas, tastes and aftertastes.
Corsair Artisan Distillery
1200 Clinton St. #110
Nashville, TN 37203
GPS: N36º 09.904' W86º 47.686'
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Embroidery In Jeans
It all starts with the right pair of jeans. It's imperative to concentrate on fit when selecting your denim blank.
Splurge on a pair of designer jeans, and you'll feel like a million bucks! It's hard to describe the feeling that pulling on perfect-fitting jeans can bring. As we age, it's all about fit.
Often, a little stretch with fullness over the upper thigh and derriere and a contoured waistband is perfect for mature needs. The low rise jean may help fit petite figures with its short crotch
length. Y ou may need other features, so prepare yourself for a day of auditioning jeans at the local mall. Once you find the brand that works for you, you're set.
Color also plays a part in the overall look. Faded, bleached jeans are casual, while dark jeans lend a dressier look to an ensemble. Dark jeans make the wearer appear thinner than she actually is, plus the embroidery has a more powerful impact on the dark denim. So select color carefully.
A successfully designed embroidered denim outfit makes you look great! It's all about focus – and that's what embroidery does. It draws focus to you, to your figure and to specific areas on the garment. So make it work to your advantage. Use the embroidery to fool the eye –use vertical streams of embroidery to lengthen the figure. Add a horizontal focus at the hemline to balance wide hips.
Be careful about pocket embroidery – almost all figures can wear embroidered pockets (yes, even back pockets!) if careful attention is spent on the size of the design. Larger derrieres should embroider on one pocket, not both, to minimize the wearer's girth.
Front pocket embroidery is trendy and interesting. Place it just under or above the curve of the pocket. Make sure it doesn't 'point' to the crotch and don't let it span across the side seam – that too can widen the figure.
All embroidery should be auditioned on the garment with templates. Don't take a stitch until you've printed a template of the design, put the garment on and stood in front of a mirror. Use this method to work on the layout before you start to rip open any seams and you'll be so satisfied with your finished project.
Lay your spools of thread on the denim and critique the mix. Make sure the embroidery will 'pop'. You want your efforts to show, so use color and value to showcase your talents. Contrast is the key to success for embroidering on denim. If you're working with a soft, faded blue, select thread that is dark or at least fully saturated with color.
Darker denim can sport lighter shades of thread and still provide a highly contrasting illusion. Satin stitched outlines are more visible than single-run outlines on all denim so select designs with that feature
I like to use polymesh cut-away on all my denim. I hoop the polymesh, spray it with temporary adhesive and press the garment onto the hooped stabilizer. I add pins for added security. After sliding the hoop onto the machine, I slip a piece of tear-away under the design area. I've used this combination on regular denim and stretch denim for satisfying results.
Use a large embroidery needle , 90/14, for most denim projects. Since you'll be using embroidery thread, you'll need an eye that can accommodate the thread.
Grab an old pair of jeans and start playing! Then move on to your favorite designer jeans – you'll love wearing them! | Embroidery | Embroidery designs | Embroidered clothing | zardosi embroidery | Kutch embroidery | kantha embroidery |


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Six people, including three children, were injured when a car mounted a curb and ploughed into a crowd of people outside a sports centre in Newcastle.
Hundreds of people were at the Westgate Sports Centre event to mark the end of Ramadan.
One of the children is said to have been critically injured. Northumbria Police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism-related.
A 42-year-old woman was arrested and is in custody, police said. Read more here.


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Adam's Tomato-Shade Presets
Natural & balanced presets for Tomato-Shade.
Tomato-Shade presets with natural and balanced palettes that will work for:
* Using different presets to match the palettes for each P3D season would require frequent sim restarts and rebuilds of the shaders cache - especially if you jump from one hemisphere to another in the same session. Using a single year-round preset is much more practical.
These presets require HDR mode in P3D to be enabled: make sure you set the correct values for each preset. Though HDR values can be tweaked "live" in P3D (to suit user preferences or weather conditions), bear in mind that even small changes in settings can have a significant impact on the final output.
If you find you need to make more drastic (or permanent) adjustments to the preset, see Customising below.
NEW! 30 December 2018: TOMATO-SHADE preset TS_Adam_27_01 for P3Dv4.4 DOWNLOAD
Tested mainly in REX Skyforce3D, though all presets here should work well with REX4/TD, AS/ASCA and FEX.
NOTE: I do NOT use TS Dynamic Aircraft Reflections, as I find them a little buggy - and they apply globally to ALL my aircraft - destroying any model edits which I've set to use Global Environment Reflections. Both the Extended Reflection Rendering and Aircraft Image Based Lighting tweaks are therefore disabled in this preset. Enabling either of these tweaks may give unpredictable results.
Latest preset: Adam_27_01 for TS 27 (P3Dv4.4)
Old presets (click for full details & screenshots):
Sky/cloud Textures
Sky textures have a HUGE impact on the overall palette in P3D (on sky, terrain and even aircraft) so, if you are using live weather + texture generation (AS or ASN etc.), you may occasionally get some unpredictable results. For this reason, I prefer a fixed day texture set for the full 10-day cycle. I use OPUS Live Weather to vary the weather system only (ie. cloud coverage, visibility etc. - no changes to textures), giving me plenty of variation without disturbing the overall colour balance.
Preset Installation
This presumes you already have a fully working version of Tomato-Shade on your system.
It may take a while for the textures/shaders to rebuild the first time you run P3D after a preset change - this is normal.
There doesn't appear to be a dedicated support forum for Tomato-Shade, so trawl around either the Avsim of LM P3D forums.
Adam_TS_27_01 (for P3Dv4.4/Tomato-Shade 27)
For TS v27. P3D HDR settings: Brightness: 1.74 | Bloom: 0.00 | Saturation: 0.89. DOWNLOAD
Customising presets: quick tips
All systems are different, so if you feel you need to make further adjustments, here are some places to look:
Preset filenames indicate the main TS version (XX) and preset number (YY), in the form Adam_TS_XX_YY.zip. Don't use presets for different or non-matching *main* TS versions, as parameters may have been added, renamed or even removed. Using presets for different TS *sub* versions (eg. TS 260, TS 261) is fine.


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Monday, February 19, 2018
The Stumbling Blocks in Front of the Blind
Yesterday on facebook, somebody posted that he didn't like being Catholic anymore.
I thought this person had to be pulling my leg. What's there not to be head-over-heels-in-love?!
But he was serious. Another poor soul advised him to seek refuge in a 'non-denominational church' (what the heck is that?!) because they don't "require" things like Confession, Jesus didn't 'require' Confession, so it was ok to find a place to 'worship' that doesn't have so many rules, works are not necessary - blah, blah.
Ugh. Our people are a hot mess.
I tried to explain that the entire purpose for Christ's Incarnation was to quite literally, leave us His Body and Blood, Sacraments for the Absolution of our sins to gain entry into Heaven, etc., and the Catholic Church was exclusively IT, but she was too far out on the limb with Shirley MacLaine.
I thought of her today when I heard today's readings.
Everything you need to know about the falsehoods of other 'churches' is right there in these two readings.
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Thank you for the story.
It reminded me of a "T-shirt" that was being sold at
Boston's Trinity (Episcopal) Church.
The front of the shirt stated: The Episcopal church - All the grandeur
without the guilt.
- February 20, 2018 at 7:13 AM
- Michael Dowd said...
We can blame most of what's happening on Vatican II with it's intent to make all of us Protestants. This has worked all too well as we all know. Nearly everybody on birth control, hardly anybody in confession, annulment factory churning 'em out like no tomorrow, and a Pope who's running for President of the World. Vatican II must be abrogated in it's entirety as it is a catastrophe for the Church.
- February 20, 2018 at 8:43 AM
So many many are lost. They're good "Christians" or so they've been led to believe. Who exactly was Jesus talking to when He said, "who's sins you shall forgive are forgiven? They believe it was a figure of speech, they believe they are predestined and don't need to do anything but live a good "Christian" life. They've already been saved by accepting Jesus, There's no convincing these lost souls. Yes, there are many mansions but only ONE where The Beautific Vision lives. That's the view I want! And that is reserved for Catholics in the State of Grace. All we can do is plant seeds, God has to do the watering.
- February 20, 2018 at 10:42 AM


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What's for breakfast?
A while ago we decided to take up eating breakfast again after about a year of doing intermittent fasting. Since the fasting stresses the body we felt that, maybe eating breakfast would decrease the overall stress level that we experienced. Apparently a protein rich breakfast is optimal to decrease the body's stress coming from the urge to look for food. So, what do we eat for breakfast then? Well, we have a fried egg with some butter, together with home raw pickled meat and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Now you ask yourself "Hey, why do they drink caffein if they try to reduce the level of stress that their bodies experience?". Well, the short answer is that you have to have some joy as well, right? And coffee is one of those things that we feel really adds a silver-lining to the day. That said we drink no more than two cups a day, often only one, and never have coffee after four in the afternoon, to minimize the effect on our sleep.
Varieties of coffee
Depending on the day of the week we have either a cup of moka coffee or french press. Since we brew more coffee with the french press, we tend to prefer a smaller cup of moka for the weekdays and have press coffee on the weekends. We will come back with a more detailed post on the different brewing techniques and choice of coffee beans etc. So, make sure to come back to check that out!
Pickled meat, a breakfast favorite
The pickled meat has really become a favorite. It is really easy to prepare and lasts for a long time. Since all you need in the morning is to cut a slice it is also very morning friendly and it has a nice texture and acidity that goes well with the eggs.
Boringly enough we have the same breakfast everyday. This is mainly due to time saving. We have found something that is easy to prepare and that we like to begin our day with and we both feel that it makes much more sense to put effort and thought into the lunch and dinners rather than trying to alter our morning meal.
The morning routine is that Magnus prepares the food and brews the coffee while Cecilia gets ready for the working day. Since she has a longer transport to her workplace this is a perfect division of work for us to be able to enjoy a nice breakfast together each morning. Usually frying the eggs, cutting the pickled meat and grinding and brewing the coffee takes about fifteen minutes, give or take, so it has become a fairly optimized process at this stage.
What are your breakfast routines? Do you have any favorites on the breakfast table?
Happy paleo!
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The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most popular diving certificate worldwide. After completing this 3-4 day course you are certified to dive to 18 m independently with a buddy. The course consists of five modules of learning. You study via self-study workbook and complete a knowledge review. The instructor reviews everything with you to ensure that everything are confidently understood. The practical learning consists of pool sessions and four open water dives. The final stage of the PADI Open Water course is an exam, which is a multiple choice exam covering all that you have learnt. The course generally takes 3 to 4 days, with the theoretical, the pool and the open water part successfully passed.
After the course has finished, You have 2 extra dives. Just for fun and practise! And to make this package even MORE lovely, we have included a daily food voucher. That means, you can munch for up to 500 THB in the dive center restaurant, every day during your stay. Which is more than plenty to cover all your meals!
We recommend the Thai Curry, it is excellent...
Please allow a minimum of 24 hours, after your last dive, before flying.
(some countries will allow you to fly after 18 hours on land).
To read more about the accommodation, see pictures and find out all the little interesting details about this place, the diving and the package in general… use this link:


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More than 200 goldfish competed in this show, which was
judged by distinguished goldfish judges Mr Patrick Tan
(Malaysia), Mr Anusorn Direkkittikul (Thailand), YB
Hariantono (Indonesia) and Kris Widjojo (Indonesia).
The much
appreciated support
by NKFarm, Profish Intertrade, Bukit Timah Business
Association, DreamFish Passion for Life, Kamihata Fish
Industries Ltd and Siam Goldfish International had made this
show a great success. Please enjoy the photographs!
of show winners
see other articles in our goldfish
diary, let's go back to our
diary home page.
Jun 2006
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PhD Student
Alberto Quintana graduated in Physics at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in 2013, having completed his final degree project in our group. He obtained a Master Degree in Materials Science and Nanotechnology at UAB in 2014. He has been working on the synthesis of molybdenum oxides films and nanostructures by means of electrodeposition with tunable mechanical properties. He also participated, in collaboration with the Technological Centre CETEMMSA, on the synthesis of doped nanoparticles for electroluminescent devices. His PhD Thesis copes with the ERC SPIN-PORICS Consolidator Grant (led by Prof. Sort), whose aim is the study of voltage driven magnetoelectric effects in porous materials and their integration into novel energy-efficient spintronic applications.


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If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to explore Los Angeles, look no further than CicLAvia! If you've never heard of it before, CicLAvia is an annual event that is the country's largest open street event! Essentially, CicLAvia, is similar to a huge block party that will take place through various parts of Los Angeles. This event is FREE and open to the public!
CicLAvia will take place along historic Wilshire Blvd. The street will be closed off to traffic as it goes through Westlake, Koreatown and downtown Los Angeles. While the streets will be closed to cars, it will be open to pedestrians, skaters, runners and cyclists as well. One thing to consider is that this is not a race, therefore, there are no start nor finish lines. Instead, simply start wherever you would like along the path and explore these different areas of Los Angeles.
This is also a family-friendly event. In fact, it is not uncommon to see entire families riding bikes down Wilshire during this fun event. CicLAvia is also a great way to get out, enjoy the sun, and get a little exercise in while having fun! Along the way, you'll see some iconic landmarks that you might never have seen before. For example, you'll pass by The Wiltern, a music venue that was built in 1930, which is also one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the Unites States. There will also be two information hubs located along the route. One will be located at the corner of Parkview and Wilshire Blvd and the other will be located at 1 Wilshire Blvd. At these information hubs, you can pick up activity flyers, get information, neighborhood guides and even enter free raffles! For more information visit www.ciclavia.org


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The Jungle is STILL Jumping TONIGHT!
February 5, 2010 at 2:47 pm 2 comments
WHEW! That was a close one! The worst part of the storm is moving south towards Henderson County and Saluda. Also, temperatures have climbed to well-above freezing and it looks like we'll be spared too much iciness. Also, the show starts and ends early enough that everyone will have more than enough time to get home safely.
That means that Jungle Book, Kids is ON! We know that a lot of you have friends and family in town just for the show, and we DO NOT want to disappoint. The kids are ready and the show is awesome!
Call-time is 5pm and the show will go on at 6pm.
Be sure to join us and forget about the cold weather when the jungle heats up for Jungle Book, Kids!
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Lets hope that the weather is good for the shows tomorrow because that's when I got tickets!
Call time? Is that right? Thought the show was 12:30 and 2pm? for the south group, so hoping you were talking about the north group.
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