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Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust has been shortlisted in the workforce category at the HSJ Awards, for using recruitment strategies to recruit hard to fill vacancies and achieve long-term succession planning, while supporting the nationwide unemployment agenda. We spoke to Jim Pollitt, Head of Learning & Development at the Trust to find out more.
Why did your Trust implement this recruitment strategy?
We have been doing some work around changing our workforce demographic and had lots of data about the age profile of our workforce. We found we had an ageing workforce and a significant number of those workers were going to retire over the next five years. We therefore looked at who was coming into the workforce to replace them, and found that it was people in their 40s and 50s, so we realised we had to look at recruiting younger people.
Just two years ago, out of a workforce of 7,000 people at the Trust, only two of our staff were under 18 years of age and on permanent contracts. There was a short supply in the younger generation, so we decided to do something about it.
Why was there a need for this programme in your local area?
We needed to radically address recruitment shortages in a catchment area where there is high unemployment, low qualification achievements and an ambiguous perception of employer requirements and unqualified opportunities, to redress the Trust's staffing vacancies and turnover rates.
What is 'The Learning Works'?
'The Learning Works' was opened in February 2013 and we believe is a first within the NHS. It is a building set in the heart of a residential area in the Sandwell Borough, away from the main hospital site at the City Hospital. 'The Learning Works' is a community based building that was set up to support local people access employment in the health sector via a range of work experience, apprenticeship, volunteering and adult learning opportunities. Another service 'The Learning Works' offers to its clients is the 'Work Club'. This initiative was launched back in November 2012 and it was set up in partnership with Jobcentre Plus.
In partnership with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, we also teamed up with a local charity, Friends and Neighbours, which gave us access to the people in the local community.
'The Learning Works' building was gifted to the project by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and by working in partnership we are helping to improve the local economy through getting unqualified, unemployed local people into work by developing them to achieve their career aspirations.
What do people do at The Learning Works?
The workforce development team offer advice and guidance on how to access NHS Jobs, and provide up-to-date information about all of the opportunities at our Trust, including when our programmes start.
Our Work Club is a Work Club with a difference. The advice and guidance we give is tailored to job seekers who are interested in pursuing a career in the NHS. We offer advice about using NHS Jobs effectively, making strong supporting statements for job applications as well as perfecting interview techniques. We also provide more general guidance regarding job search and C.V. writing.
We hold numeracy and literacy assessments to get an understanding of where the candidates are in meeting the entry criteria of our apprenticeship frameworks and job roles. For those clients that don't pass these assessments we offer a number of alternative options, such as referring them to the local college or to other partners who may be best placed to provide different support.
What work opportunities can people gain through 'The Learning Works'?
We are recruiting apprentices who can work at the hospital in a variety of disciplines, such as Healthcare Assistants, Business Administrators, Catering and also hard to recruit positions such as a Plaster Technician. We have gone from having just two 16-18 year olds working at the Trust, to 16 through the apprenticeship programme, and the number of 18-24 year olds working at the Trust has also increased. Participants receive a Level 2 QCF qualification on completion of their apprenticeship with the majority of them securing permanent employment.
The Learning Works facilitates work experience programmes for local unemployed people of all age groups. We have run three programmes so far, with good success rates of participants securing employment.
What are the benefits of 'The Learning Works' to the Trust?
We're able to recruit based on values, standards and behaviours, and deliver the skills and knowledge that enables them to practice how we want them in that particular role.
Health prevention is an often forgotten benefit. In Birmingham there is a huge issue around youth unemployment and we are finding young people are starting to use the services at the hospital a lot more. If they are unemployed or not active, they are coming into hospital with various conditions due to bad diet, unhealthy living and lack of exercise. Their morale and motivation has gone, but by bringing them back into employment we are preventing long-term medical conditions and those individuals using our services in the future.
Do you have any future plans for the programme?
We are adopting the model that we have used here and are looking at rolling this out across all of the Black Country. Higher Education West Midlands is promoting the same model to be run across all of the West Midlands too.
Congratulations on being shortlisted and good luck at the Awards Ceremony.
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With some interesting results over the weekend, let's take a look at some of our key stats for the Premier League.
First up let's take a look at the Brier Scores. You can find an explanation of what these are here.
The bookmakers got it spot on for the most part this week, with 8 out of 10 results fit with market expectation. However, there were two results that shocked. Manchester United failed to get one past Tom Heaton and Burnley despite taking a whopping 38 shots, 11 of which hit the target. Mourinho's men were in total control of the match taking 19 corners and passing the ball a huge 402 times more than Burnley. Manchester United made 73% of 890 passes! Sometimes things just don't go your way, that's football, but Burnley deserve a hat tip for their defensive display, particularly Tom Heaton and Michael Keane. There was absolutely no value on Manchester United, as the table above shows they were the worst priced team of Gameweek 10. The other game that went against expectation was Tottenaham Hotspur vs Leicester City. Games involving these two teams are quite tricky at the moment. Leicester haven't really shown up in the EPL but are on fire in Europe. Tottenham's defensive stats are hard to gauge as they are a huge outlier. With Alderweirald and Harry Kane injured, there are question marks over their attack and defence. Alderweirald is still a major doubt for next week's game against Arsenal, but Harry Kane is expected to return.
Here are the Brier Scores for each team this season:
TSR (Total Shots Ratio – Shots for/(Shots for + Shots against):
Shots are a much better indicator of performance than goals. Goals are a rare event in football and as such they do not provide enough data points for reliable statistical analysis. Luckily in football, shots are far more common and provide enough data for performance analysis.Here is each team's TSR for gameweek 10:
And for this season so far:
Expected Points v Points
xPoints are calculated by looking at a team's shots data (both wide and on target) and goal differences.
Things are really starting to take shape in the league. City are pretty much were they are expected to be, as are Tottenaham and Chelsea. Arsenal and Liverpool are still over performing by 1.9 and 1.4 points respectively. Last season's league winners Leicester are also over performing. On the flip side, Palace, Middlesbrough, Southampton, Sunderland, and Swansea are all underperforming, with Southampton and Swansea expected to be 3 points better off than where they find themselves.
It really doesn't look good for Hull, they have only managed to win 7 points but that is over 3 points more than they should have.
Next week is a big one for Arsenal and Tottenham, with Spurs possibly having more to play for after failing to win all 3 points against Leicester last weekend.


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To ease us through into Autumn we are running a very special offer... 50% off the retail price of all our holidays!
Make sure to get in touch before the offer ends!
Club Marina
Las Galletas Tenerife
Situated in the sunny south of Tenerife, Club Marina is only 11 km from the airport and is in a privileged peaceful location within easy reach or all major attractions.
The area of Costa del Silencio and las Galletas boasts many amenities, a harbour, a promenade, a shingle beach, water sports, the famous Montana Amarilla (Yellow Mountain) and diving bay, bars, restaurants and shops all within walking distance of Club Marina and whilst you are walking, enjoy the spectacular sunsets.
The resort facilities include large swimming pool, childrens pool, 6 person Jacuzzi, solarium sun deck, pool bar, swim up pool bar, restaurant, internet cafe, supermarket, beauty salon, hairdresser, outdoor BBQ, games room, diving school, Koko Bongo night club & disco (soundproofed and underground).
Plus a gymnasium, keep fit centre and childrens bubble play lounge are also in the planning stages. You can enjoy organised entertainment with our team of animators or just do your own thing.
Club marina has a team of holiday consultants and animators specially to look after you during your holiday so whether you require an action packed adventure holiday or just want to chill out and relax they will help you enjoy it to the full.
Even in the evenings there is plenty to do here at the club, there are various theme evenings B.B.Q.s flamenco shows, top class dining and plenty of nightlife in the Ko-ko bongo disco and night club or maybe you prefer to venture further afield for your entertainment, there is plenty of choice, try the Pirate Attack an all-inclusive night that has been featured on TV in the U.K.
Fancy a flutter why not try the international casino nearby or how about something really different pay a visit to the Pyramids center and see Carmen Motas world famous dance spectacular Fire and Dance Spanish flamenco ballet with a passion. Enjoy pantomime? Then visit the San Miguel Castle and indulge your fantasies in a medieval extravaganza complete with King and Queen for the night and lots of action and cheering for your team of knights over and above all this there are lots of cabaret bars, restaurants and night clubs so you will never be short of something to do.
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Le Grande Epicerie has been going through renewal and refurbishment for 18 months, and has finally opened its doors to the world after sincere planning and allocating to make it the perfect hub for any foodie, hungry cook, or hungry wanderer.
The ground Floor of La Grande Epicerie de Paris showcases a typically french market place, the Place Du Marche is surrounded with a bakery, Cold Meats/Rotisserie, Butchers, Cheese shops, dairy, fishmongers, to Luscious pastry and chocolate shops.
Where the first floor features the "Table De la Grande Epicerie" restaurant led by chef Jean-Jacques Masse.
Now lets get to the numbers, the basement boasts a 1,500 sq.m of bakery, delicatessen and pastry expertise, with Meilleur Ouvrier being the head of 62 craftsman's, 12 apprentices, and "Compagnons du devoir" skilled professionals.
Baguettes baking, croissants puffing with melting buttery layers, and custard being smoothly sieved to be used on top of all these delicate boats of deliciousness.
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Starting a business is an exciting process. Those who are part of this adventure know there are many balls to juggle. One of the biggest balls to make sure you do not drop is the one involving taxes.
Work with experienced legal council to navigate merger review process
Last time, we began discussing--in very cursory fashion--the merger review process. As we noted, either the FTC or the DOJ is assigned to a merger review case. Once that happens, the agency can take several steps, depending on what it deems best in the case.
Feds block proposed health insurance mergers over competitive concerns
Consolidation of competitors, in any market, is something federal regulators constantly keep an eye on and carefully regulate. This is especially true in an industry like health care, which offers essential services for which consumers often have little bargaining power.
Looking at some potential upcoming changes in the commercial real estate industry, P.2
Last time, we began looking at some of the changes that are in store for the commercial real estate industry going forward under President Trump. As we noted last time, even before Trump was elected there was an increase in non-bank lending due to the heavy requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act.
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The organizer of Future Talents Cup is Future Talents Cup Nonprofit Ltd.
dr. Szpirulisz Alexandrosz
Muzsik Eszter
Catalyser role, Enabling international experience
The aim of the initiative called FUTURE TALENTS CUP (FTCup) is to help junior athletes and their clubs acquire international experience in the spectator sports of Football, Futsal, Handball, Basketball and Ice hockey through annually organised friendly matches (to be gradually implemented, with long term sustainability).
Football will be the first tournament to be staged, in 2014/2015.
Sponsorship, corporate social responsibility
The participants of the FTCup will include talented young athletes whose strong will power and resilience may set a good example for younger generations and for everybody else. FTCup is aimed to provide assistance for the players concerned in starting their domestic and international sports careers as well. In awareness of the fact that there are less fortunate young people as well, 10 % of our sponsorship income will be donated to child protecting organisations.
An opportunity to take off, Sports diplomacy, New dimensions
Opportunities to participate in international events will be provided for all those who have no or hardly any such opportunity at present (e.g. not everyone is born in a good geographical location, different rates of growth and development, not everyone can be on the junior national team, scarce financial resources etc.). Our mission is to offset inequalities and to balance out pre-determined situations and any social exclusion. There are thousands of football clubs across Europe and only a fraction of them has opportunities to participate in international tournaments (despite the apparent demand). FTCup is intended to act as a supplement and a partner for ongoing international and national events, bringing together those who are mutually interested in such an opportunity (the thousands of potential participants guarantee the long term sustainability of the initiative and/or its integration in international series of events).
With the help of its permanent international partner (InStat Football Ltd.) FTCup will continuously process, analyse and archive the image and video recordings produced in the course of the events. The statistics and other processed information and databases will be made available on its website, thereby promoting the work of clubs, professionals and sports managers and the career opportunities of young talents.
Financing and sustainability, impacts on tourism
We wish to help all – to the extent permitted by our financial and other resources. The participation and contributions of sports federations, sponsors and perhaps even states, is indispensable for the launching and continuation of the tournament system. The funds may only be used for the organisation of the events and for charity purposes. In addition to sports professional considerations the programme will generate tourism opportunities and revenues as well. (E.g. the planned 4-day final rounds (approx. 768 persons)), which the organisers intend to implement with state subsidies and/or sponsorship (prize hand-over ceremonies, networking, tourism etc.).
The tax revenues from the amounts spent by invitees staying in the hosting city equal about half of the amount spent on invitation (with the tax revenues from the amounts spent by other interested foreigners, of a number similar to that of the invitees, the subsidy devoted to the organisation of the final round is fully recovered, etc.). Another impact effect will materialise in the form of advertisements through media. Clearly, the organisation of the final may be a key element of sustainability.


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The unthinkable happened this morning. The wind suddenly turned stronger and blew our lovely new swing across the drive! I couldn't believe it. We had a cover over the whole thing, so we think the wind got underneath and whipped the frame on its side before moving it from its place behind the house.
We had a swing for many years when we lived in Surrey and nothing like this ever happened. The cover, the frame - everything stayed firmly in place. Anyway, it is back in position at the moment and we have taken off the cover and the canopy, so hopefully it will stay in place now.
I really don't know what else to say at the moment, as this episode seems to have taken the wind out of my sails - so to speak!!! :-)
Might be back later!!
Okay, I am back and I am feeling fine. The skeleton of the swing is still in place, despite the strong gusts of wind we have experienced this afternoon. Another reason I might be okay, is because a friend called and we mulled the whole thing over, while having a couple of strong G&Ts. I am convinced that talking things over with friends while having a G&T or a glass of wine, works wonders. Now I need to sort out our tea or dinner, as some people call it. That might not be so easy. But we shall see.
Stay tuned!!


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I am enjoying looking at interior blogs at the moment. This my favourite place I have been to lately, BECAUSE IT SERVED WESTERN FOOD joke (kind of) we had brunch here in Dempsey, Singapore. It felt like it was right in the middle of the jungle, although we saw a squrriel, no monkeys. The interiors were 60's, but timeless...groovey.
Chinese New Year next week, I wonder what the dragon has in store?
To the Dragon, my wish is for an M&S food store in Shenzhen.that.is.all


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APA Formatting for Case Scenarios (NURS 424)
Case scenarios:
Use your Wagner text ONLY. The case studies are created so that you dive into the material that is assigned for the week. All answers can be found in the textbook.
Pay attention to the point value of the question. If it is worth one point or more, I expect a substantial answer.
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APA: (2014 edition)
The first time you cite Wagner it must be as follows:
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If you copy something word-for-word (direct quote) then you should have this enclosed in quotation marks. This should be followed with the citation that includes a page number (see example)
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This article is inspired by client of mine. Most of us have heard the words "my path" or "my journey", this is describing the experiences we all go through in life but more specifically the lessons we have learned along the way. For some of us, this path is as smooth as asphalt with some minor potholes, but for others it may seem as rough going as a hiking trail with fallen trees blocking its path. For each and every one of us this path looks completely different depending on the lessons we need to learn. Sometimes when the going gets tough it is so easy to look outside of ourselves for a distraction. Other peoples problems, hardships, or lessons
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7 Tips To Maintaining A Healthy And Happy Relationship
There are numerous books and articles written about relationships because most relationships need help in one way or another. Not a one can be considered perfect. Don't get me wrong,I can't say that I have the perfect relationship, but being in bad ones has taught me what works and what doesn't. All couples go through rough patches and all couples fight but here are a few tips that may help make your relationship healthier and happier. 1. The number one thing that builds a strong relationship is trust, and trust stems from honesty. Everyone has their little secrets, and that OK, but don't lie about the big things. Here is a simple rule to follow: I you are some where,
6 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues
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Hey everyone, I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving!
I wanted to share with you all my outfit for the special occasion that is stuffing my face. Since I didn't get a lay-off, my family came to see me here in Utah. We had the most decadent feast and I honestly ate myself to the point of exploding. Five slices of pie. Five. I was probably most thankful for my over-sized denim coat that covered my food baby. My mother noted that I looked four months preggers. The mark of a great Thanksgiving!
While I wish I could say that I actually felt as fabulous as I look like I did, I didn't. Wearing tights on my only day off during the exhausting Nutcracker season was a disturbing experience. I occasionally looked down at my feet to remind myself that I was not in pointe shoes also.
I didn't realize how worn my essential black boots are starting to look until I saw these photos. Good thing my OTK's are in the mail!
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Island Company developing next generation Arctic Power System
A PEI company is carrying out work to help address energy and climate change challenges in northern and remote communities.
Frontier Power Systems Inc. (Frontier), as a result of an investment of more than $1.8 million by the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island, will continue its work on a new arctic power system based on completely redesigned wind turbines, variable speed diesel generators and an advanced energy storage system.
This joint investment was announced today by the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Heath MacDonald, PEI Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, at an event at Frontier's workshop in Brudenell.
The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Innovation Fund, will contribute a conditionally repayable investment of up to $1,796,186. The Government of Prince Edward Island has provided a $100,000 grant from its Development and Commercialization fund to assist with this phase of the project.
This undertaking, which involves further research and development, will result in a completely redesigned wind turbine power system that will be a reliable power source. The work required is expected to create upwards of 14 new positions with the company and sustain its eight existing, highly skilled employees. Frontier also plans to target the redesigned turbine toward export markets.
This funding commitment complements the Government of Canada's Innovation Agenda, which is designed to make Canada a global centre for innovation - one that creates jobs, drives growth across all industries and improves the lives of all residents. Today's investment is a perfect example of this vision in action.
Over the coming weeks, additional investments through the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) will be announced, bringing the total AIF investments in Atlantic Canada in 2016 to over $38 million. These investments focus on supporting advancements in clean energy and green manufacturing technologies, detection technologies for disease, as well as projects to improve the health, growth and broodstock of Atlantic farmed salmon. Further, they build on the commitments made by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces in the recently launched Atlantic Growth Strategy.
"Innovation is the path to inclusive growth. It fosters a thriving middle class and opens our country to new economic, social and environmental possibilities and is essential in shaping our future. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to supporting projects like the one being undertaken by Frontier Power Systems, a company that will lead the way in renewable energy for remote and northern communities."
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
"Frontier Power Systems is an excellent example of a company developing cutting edge technology right here on Prince Edward Island. It proves once again that Island companies have the skills and know-how to be competitive and successful in international markets, which helps build on our export strength and further grow our economy."
- The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism
"Innovation does not occur on its own; it requires ideas, creativity, risks, and research and development. I am pleased to announce support for the Frontier team as they continue their innovative work from right here in PEI. This investment is a fine example of the Government of Canada's commitment to strengthening innovation and commercialization in Atlantic Canada."
- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Member of Parliament for Cardigan
"This is an important announcement for us, Frontier engineers have spent the last 15 years developing wind energy technology for economic applications in both utility and remote communities. In that time we have established ourselves as industry leaders in the village power systems market – mainly isolated grids in remote areas. Our investment, coupled the repayable contribution from ACOA, and the provincial government grant, enables us to develop and bring these advanced technologies to market in a timely manner."
- Carl Brothers, General Manager, Frontier Power Systems
Project Description
Brudenell, Prince Edward Island
Frontier Power Systems Inc.
ACOA assistance: $1,796,186 (AIF Conditionally Repayable) Other Federal Funding: $50,000 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Provincial Funding: $100,000 Proponent Funding: $500,000 Other Funding: $21,000 (University of New Brunswick)
Total Project Costs: $2,467,186
Frontier Power Systems Inc. (Frontier) will complete the development of a next generation arctic power system that consists of multiple wind turbines, diesel generators and an advanced energy storage system. The system is intended to provide reliable electricity supply with an initial market focus on remote, off-grid, arctic communities that depend solely on diesel powered electricity generation. Frontier founder, Carl Brothers. P.Eng., is a pioneer in wind/diesel technology and has been involved in remote village electrification projects for the last 20 years. Recognizing deficiencies in existing technology, Frontier began improving upon an existing wind platform to improve performance and applicability in arctic regions. Initial work included the development of a self-erecting tower design, improved control systems to integrate new technologies as well as improved communication interfaces to perform remote diagnostics.
Frontier is now proposing to complete the remaining research and development that will result in a completely redesigned wind turbine. Remaining tasks include the development of an innovative blade design to maximize energy generation and a redesigned drive train to reduce weight and size. Finally, the company will develop an integrated containerized diesel generator and energy storage system to provide a complete energy solution for small grid communities.
Frontier will collaborate with the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Engineering on the drive train component of the project and will work with the Université de Moncton on the development of the advanced turbine blade.
This project is consistent with the Government of Canada's priority to grow the clean technology sector and will result in a number of economic and environmental benefits and is anticipated to create 14 new positions and sustain 8 existing, highly skilled employees. The project will also focus on export markets as well as create a positive impact through improved energy security for remote, northern communities while displacing diesel fuel consumption through renewable energy.
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Monday, 30 May 2011
"Butterflies & Blooms" Cards by Di Garling
Hello everyone. Today I thought I would share some cards with you that I made recently for a class at my shop. I have chose these fab Allison Ellis Mauve & Silver Foil papers & I have teamed them with lots of yummy Green Tara petals, flowers & leaves. I have also used a butterfly themed stamp set. To finish the look I have used Green Tara ribons & fibers as well as lots of Border Punches. I have inked most of the edges of the flowers with a mauve ink to carry the theme colour throughout. Next I have applied a coat of "Irredescent Medium" to all the flowers & leaves to give them some shimmer. Then I have applied some "Diamond Dust" to the edges of the Gardenias (they are the crinkley ones), this really adds some sparkle.
These cards are all relatively simple cards but by using such nice products that all blend well together, the look has greater impact. I hope these give you a few ideas for your cards. Until next time. Cheers Di
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At Beyond The Mill Design we carry some quality companies that specialize in upholstery of furniture. From sofas to sectionals and chairs to ottomans, we have what you need at the Mill! With upholstery options comes endless fabric options, including different patterns, prints, colors and textures. In this post we are going to review a few of our most popular upholstery companies and some pretty fabulous fabric options!
First up is Marshfield Furniture, from piping & leg options to a completely customizable sectional configuration, this company puts the customer in the driver seat of creation! Below are just a handful of options from Marshfield, as well as just a few of the many beautiful fabric and leather options. Pay attention to the different details and styles in each picture. Marshfield is anyone's go-to company because they're products provide options for just about any one!
Next up is Paladin Industries, also offering sofas, chairs, ottomans, settees and more! With over 400 fabric options, 27 finishes, 40 leathers and 4 different seating systems, Paladin is also a great customizing option for those that need help creating the 'look' they desire. Beautiful, quality fabrics and furniture is the Paladin brand, below are just a few product samples and fabrics/leathers.
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Next up is BSC, Best Slip Cover. This company offers both upholstered items, as well as slip covers for sofas, chairs and more! As well as nailhead trim, leg options and skirt options! Below are a few options from BSC, as well as a few examples of customization options they provide.
At Olde Mill Furniture we carry a few other quality upholstery companies, please visit us to browse more options! Let us customize that comfy sofa, chair or settee for you today! We also provide our customers with a reupholstery service, have a piece that you love? Let us recover it for you!
Before you go, one last thing! At Olde Mill many of these companies work with COM fabric (Customers Own Material). The best thing about this feature is the vast variety of fabric choices provided to our customers! One great fabric company is the infamous Greenhouse Fabrics. Below is a sneak peek of the beautiful Greenhouse patterns, but please visit us at the Mill to see the quality and beauty in person, you won't be disappointed!
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We've been enjoying spring for a few weeks now and in the lower mainland this is reaffirmed by cherry blossoms filling the boulevards as well as dominating every form of social media. However, they're now so commonplace that even thise with the tightest jeans among us focus their sepia-toned-crooked-horizon-cameras on something other than the fluorescent foliage. Subtract a million or so people, add a wee bit of elevation, and the confirmation of spring looks a little different.
This early in spring the forest floor is still painted a thousand shades of brown. The scraggly branches of the undergrowth are dotted with buds and blossoms, but most of the green leaves have yet to explode. Salmon berry, devil's club, vine maples stand scrawny and naked. The green that does exist belongs to a few snow flattened sword ferns, and trillium. Trillium has been noted here previously, but it's just too amazing to pass up. Coles Notes for trillium: it takes roughly fifteen years to mature and flower, it comes in two varieties – pink and white, and it's projected by law. The distinctive three leaves and bright flower help the trillium stand out against forest floor.
With the forest still lacking any real foliage, it's possible to see a surprisingly far distance. Mule deer briefly appear in the distance before bounding off in another direction faster than a five-year-old's attention span. You can not only hear the flapping wings of band-tailed pigeons, but also see them through the sparse canopy above. Overall, it just feels very different walking through the forest with so little foliage. Give it another two weeks and this will all change. The small changes in terrain will become hidden, the visibility will be worse than diving in a plankton bloom, and the cause of loud snapping branches in the distance could be anything.
Hours can be spent without seeing another human being, but that doesn't mean you're alone. Lunch was spent with a pair of white-crowned sparrows. The white-crowned sparrow is considered one of the most well studied songbirds of North America. What's interesting is they do quite a bit of studying of their own. Males will study and learn songs that they're surrounded by while growing up. As a result there can be very specific song dialects in isolated areas among populations of white-crowned sparrows.
It's not every day you encounter something new while in an environment you're familiar with. Nevertheless, this one was new to me, it's fir clubmoss. It really does look like a miniature stand of fir trees, or a futuristic city made entirely of green skyscrapers. Fir clubmoss can grow twenty centimetres in height and favors moist open terrain. Oh, and it's explosive. The spores, commonly referred to as vegetable sulphur, are currently used in fireworks and were once used in old school photo flash bulbs. The Ditidaht Nation also found it to be explosive as a laxative.
Of course there are occasions where a walk through the woods is just that and nothing more. However, this wasn't just a walk – it was a continuation of a search that was suspended by winter. Some may recall a creature referred to as the yookeroo. Well as luck would have it, one has been located. Located, yet unseen. The yookeroo has a very unique trait that involves chopping down its dinner and leaving it at the front door. A burrow entrance sized appropriately for the girth of a yookeroo, accompanied by one of its favorite meals, all but confirms who lives within. The challenge to photograph one is complicated numerous possible entrances to a single animal's burrow.
For now the lazy photographer's best friend will do the work – a motion and infrared activated camera remains trained on the yookeroo's front door. Hopefully this will reveal potential patterns in behaviour, such as when it leaves for work each morning. These patterns will be very helpful in photographing the yookeroo. In a couple of weeks time I'll return to see what the trail camera has captured.


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Fire alarm delays board of trustees meeting
September 14, 2017
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On Sept. 14 at 12:50 p.m. the Bakersfield College Weill Institute was evacuated due to a smoke alarm being activated in an elevator inside the building. The Kern Community College District's Board of Trustees meeting was scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. that day, and was postponed due to the incident.
The Bakersfield Fire Department arrived on the scene in a matter of minutes to investigate the incident, which was cleared as a false alarm. At 1:08 p.m. the building was cleared and students were allowed to return to class. The board of trustees meeting was also allowed to continue as planned, albeit 10 minutes later than scheduled.


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Best Christmas Party Dresses For Petites
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If you are petite and still looking for that gorgeous dress for the upcoming festive celebration, I hope this post will help to give you some ideas. I have rounded up some petite-friendly designs (also come in regular sizing) from Nordstrom which will be suitable for Christmas and year-end celebrations.


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Day 4- Pricing Your Crochet
Pricing is not easy thing to do. In fact, deciding how much to charge for your crochet whether it's a pattern or a finish product, it is the most difficult task you face as an artisan or a business person. Just pricing your ow work is difficult in itself. That aside, you need to take into consideration several cost and value factors. To figure out the best price to charge for your crochet, you'll need to get your calculator out and do some number crunching, as well as spend some time researching your crochet market. in essence, your pricing goals are to cover your expenses, determine the market value of your crochet, and make a healthy profit from each finished crochet or pattern sold. The price you determine for each of your product must be fair to both you and other customers.
Covering Your Cost
The first step in pricing your crochet product is to determine how much it cost you to produce and sell each product. Cost arising from making and selling your product fall into 3 expense categories:
- The cost of goods- is the expense incurred in the making and packaging of each product.
- labor- labor is the price of your time and effort expended in the making and selling of each product.
- overhead- is the fixed expenses that keep you in business.
Determining the Cost of Goods
make a list of all your crochet materials needed and breakdown the total cost you paid for each materials. Direct production cost involving reusable nut eventually consumable materials like the cost of hook, stitch marker etc., can be estimated by dividing the price of the material by the number of crochet item produced during its usable life.Even though the amount of this may seem minuscule, it is important to include their cost because it can add up!
Overhead Cost
Overhead cost is the catchall category for all the other expenses not related to the cost of goods. Not recognizing these indirect cost is where many business owners lose money. Overlooking several small cost quickly adds up and results in poor profits. To figure your actual overhead cost, calculate the total of all your overhead cost ( including phone, Internet and others that are easily overlooked) per month and dived by the total number of candles made during the month. Add that number to the cost goods for each product. do not include start-up cost if you are just starting, because this will inflate your monthly over-head cost. Instead, spread your start-up cost over a 12-month period and include that monthly figure in your overhead to accommodate for these expenses over a longer period of time.
To estimate your labor cost, track the number of crochet you can make in a week and how many hours you spend weekly on crocheting related activities. These activities should not only include the time spent making the crochet product/pattern, but also time spent working on other task such as preparing marketing materials, purchasing supplies or selling candles. As a beginner, pay yourself a higher rate. A good rule of thumb is to consider how much it would cost you to hire someone to do your work for you. Some crochet items is more complex and take a considerable amount of time to make. As your crocheting skills develop, however, you will become more efficient and spend less amount of time in the shop.


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Mark, lives, writes and produces in the north-west of the United Kingdom, slap bang in the Twilight Zone between Manchester and Liverpool. His Singularity50 story, 'Automatic Drive' is the third
short story to be published recently. The other two, 'Fear' and 'No Title' were published in 'An Eclectic Mix Vol 7' alongside several international competition winners.
With his script writing and producing hat on, Mark has written and produced three award-winning short films in transatlantic collaborations. His first film, 'No More Tomorrows' is available now available on Amazon Prime. His second film, 'Surrender' has enjoyed has a successful run on the independent film festival circuit and won several awards. His latest, a Sci-Fi short called 'The Survivor: A Tale From The Nearscape' has already won 'Best Sci-Fi' at the Top Shorts and Festigious film festivals. He is currently working on developing it into a TV series.
Mark has also helped produce a web TV series called 'So Dark' which has been a commercial success on Amazon Prime.
When Mark isn't writing, producing and being generally a modest creative genius, he works as a business software tester. This basically involves getting paid to destroy expensive computer
If you want to see Mark in action in his very first movie, search for 'I Am Peter Cushing' on Youtube. This was a film Mark wrote and starred in back before he realised he was not made to be an actor! Mark plays as a delusional man who believes he is the infamous vampire killer, Peter Cushing and everyone he meets, potentially, is a vampire! This short film won the Delta award at the Festival of Fantastic Films in Manchester in 2002.
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On August 21, 1908, the US War Department contracted the Wright brothers to build the first Army war plane. The cost was $25,000. The Army had these strict specifications: the plane must be able to stay aloft for a full hour at a speed of 40 miles per hour, and the plane must be transportable in a standard horse-drawn wagon.
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Heightening car owners' listening experience
Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre Pte. Ltd. – 7 October 2014 – Pioneer Electronics, a leader in aftermarket car audio, today introduces its 2015 line of subwoofers and amplifier. Engineered with world-class audio technology, this series has been developed to deliver supreme power and clarity for car audiophiles.
"Music is an integral part of the drive for many car owners, who expect nothing less than the best audio experience without sacrificing on reliability and affordability," said Mr. Daisuke Takekawa, Senior General Manager of Sales & Marketing Group, Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre. "Pioneer brings to life this experience through its line of subwoofers and amplifiers which have been developed based on world-class technology to achieve unmatched performance to cater to car owners who are also avid music-lovers." Pioneer's Champion Series Subwoofers
Built upon the world's top-performing Pioneer Champion Flagship SPL (Sound Pressure Level) subwoofers known for producing unparalleled sound clarity and volume, the new line of Champion series subwoofers are available in 10 and 12 inch versions with dual or single 4-ohm voice coils. They include TS-W311 (12 inch), TS-W311D4 (12 inch), TS-W311S4 (12 inch), TS-W261D4 (10 inch) and TS-W261S4 (10 inch).
These new subwoofers inherit Pioneer SPL's award-winning feature – an independent spider holder separate from the basket, enhancing the clarity of bass sound reproduction and improving the linearity of excursion at high volume levels. This is made possible by dampening unwanted movements to its cone with the basket. Computer-aided engineering enables Pioneer's new IMPP Composite Cone to spot a surface spoke design that is extremely rigid yet lightweight to prevent cone failure even at high sound pressure levels.
Drivers who love their music loud will also appreciate these subwoofers for being the world's first to incorporate Dual Layer Elastic Polymer Surround, which dramatically improves sound quality at louder volumes. Clear, punchy bass sounds are made possible with these models' new highly rigid fully enclosed basket structure. Its magnetic circuitry is also tightly fixed to the basket to suppress undesirable sound-distorting recoil to the cone.
Pioneer's Smallest Digital Amplifier
Despite its ultra-compact design, Pioneer's smallest digital amplifier GM-D1004[if !supportFootnotes][1][endif], should never be underestimated. It produces clear, powerful sound even at high volumes, thanks to its high-power 100 W x 4 channels. Its compact dimensions enable it to be easily installed behind the center console or inside the console box with the cables provided, eliminating the need for complicated wiring.
Drivers who place an importance on high definition audio will be happy to know GM-D1004 makes this a reality through outstanding features like the Total Vibration Control concept that utilizes anti-vibration materials and advanced structural engineering to eliminate audible distortion caused by microscopic component resonance, as well as an Input Sensor which allows the amplifier to automatically detect an input signal and select an input mode between the RCA level and the speaker level. The GM-D1004's circuit is fitted with Protection Control System which senses its internal temperature and automatically adjusts the input level accordingly, resulting in greater reliability.
Pioneer subwoofers and digital amplifiers will be available at Pioneer authorised dealers from November 2014.
For more on these products, please visit the Pioneer Car Entertainment Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PioneerCarEntertainment
Additional notes:
- PIONEER and INJECTION MOLDED PP (IMPP™) CONE are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation.
About Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre (PAC) Pte. Ltd.
The regional headquarters of Pioneer Corporation since 1992, PAC's core business covers the audio and video industries with a diversified range of products encompassing DVD-related products, home stereo systems, speakers, car audio visual and DJ equipment. In line with the corporate vision to become a company that works together in 'pursuing innovations one after another', PAC aims to continuously introduce innovative products that will raise entertainment to the level of pure emotion. For more information, please visit www.pioneer.com.sg


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Confessions of a Shopaholic
Horrendous. That was the word running through my head throughout most of Confessions of a Shopaholic. Now, I fully understand that I am not the demographic for this film, but even the ladies out there should be able to see how shallow and unfulfilling this dismal trainwreck turned out to be. Shopaholic almost turned me into an alcoholic because that was the only way I could see myself escaping with my sanity intact.


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I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur of bags--tote bags, suitcases, purses, I don't discriminate. I just love finding the perfect way to carry around the things I need. I do quite a bit of traveling each year at this time in my life, including to Europe with my students, so I've had the opportunity to really hone my bag repertoire. These are some of my favorite bags for travel of all kind, including trips to Florida or California for some Disney magic!
Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Tote
I have several bags from Lo & Sons, but the Catalina Deluxe is my favorite. The rigid insert for the bottom compartment helps it to not droop, a malady many tote bags suffer from. It has plenty of pockets inside and out, including a slip-through for your luggage handle. I refuse to buy a carry-on bag without this component, now.
It's roomy enough to pack for a 1-2 day trip, but I like to use it as my carry-on for trips to Walt Disney World. It is more than big enough for my plane-essentials, but it also gives me some spare room for souvenirs on the way home!
There's a lot of preparation that goes in to a trip to Walt Disney World. After you've finished all the booking and itinerary planning (which we can help you with!), then comes some of my favorite parts of the pre-trip activities! When your trip is coming up and you're itching to prepare, here are some things you need to do.
Attach your Magical Express tags
The Magical Express service itself operates from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and can be found on Level 1 of the B-side baggage claim. This service will take you to your Disney resort hotel with just a tap of your magic band!
When booking your resort, your agent can add your flight information to you reservation, and you will receive yellow luggage tags in the mail for Disney's Magical Express. If you do not want to have to retrieve any checked luggage from the carousel after de-boarding, these yellow tags will allow Disney to get your bags for you and deliver them to your resort room later that day. If you would rather handle your bags yourself, or if you need access to your luggage quickly upon arrival to your resort (it usually takes about 3 hours for your bags to magically appear in your room), you can pick your bags up yourself and bring them with you as you board the Magical Express.
Toy Story Land Fastpass Strategy
Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios will opened on June 30th, 2018, and it's added quite a bit of excitement to a park hurting for attractions while we wait for Galaxy's Edge. If you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World after June 30th, here's our recommendation for what fastpasses to book and how to ride everything in Toy Story Land without spending your whole day in line!
There are three rides in Toy Story Land: Toy Story Midway Mania, which has been open since 2008 and is just getting a re-positioned entrance inside the land, Slinky Dog Dash, and Alien Swirling Saucers. Slinky Dog Dash is a family-friendly roller coaster (38" height requirement), and Alien Swirling Saucers is a spinning cars ride, kind of similar to the teacups at Magic Kingdom (32" height requirement).
The two new rides are in high demand, especially Slinky Dog Dash, so it's important to have a good strategy in mind if you hope to experience them. Starting June 30th, Hollywood Studios has changed their fastpass tiers to match how Animal Kingdom adjusted when Pandora opened: all Toy Story Land rides are tier 1, and everything else is tier 2:
On our trip with my family at the end of September last year, we enjoyed a pre-park opening breakfast at Garden Grill. If you're looking for a way to ride both Soarin' and Test Track or Frozen with little wait (all three are tier 1 attractions at Epcot, and so only one can be booked), snagging an 8 AM breakfast at Garden Grill when Epcot opens at 9 AM is the best way to do it. Besides giving you access to Soarin' before the rest of the crowds make it in to The Land Pavilion, you'll also enjoy one of our favorite breakfasts on property, and one of the few dining experiences we think is worth the cost for the characters, food, and ease of ride access you're paying for. Let's look at what you can expect with an early breakfast reservation at Epcot on a 9 AM opening day:
We arrived to the bag check at Epcot at 7:36 AM for our reservation. When I made the reservations 180 days out, there wasn't any availability for 10 people whatsoever, so I split us up (this is a great trick for finding large party reservations!). We had Garden Grill reservations for 6 people at 8:05 and 4 people at 8:10.
As you can see, there were very few people in line at bag check when we arrived. They did not begin checking bags until 7:42, and we were through bag check by 7:45.
Animal Kingdom Lodge Review
We stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge with my family in October for two nights (we stayed at Port Orleans Riverside for two nights as well). This resort is a deluxe resort but has one of the lower rates of that category, especially for a standard view room. There are many who consider AKL one of the best resorts at WDW, but we were not on board with that assessment. Although we enjoyed our stay, we have found other resorts, like Port Orleans Riverside, to better suit us. For some, however, AKL could be a great choice. Check out our review of each aspect of the hotel to help guide your decision:
The lobby at AKL is definitely as grand as pictures make it seem--The tall ceilings and large windows are striking as soon as you walk through the doors. Like any Disney property, there are plenty of details that bring the theme together; my favorite is the chandeliers, which I think look like wings...or flowers?
Thanks to the wide range of temperatures that can occur November - February at Walt Disney World, it can be hard to know what to pack when your list for any other time of the year would be a simple as some shorts, sandals, and a whole lot of sun screen. Although it's always important to double check the weather before you leave in case the temperatures will be out of the norm for your trip, here's what we suggest you bring in your suitcase; this list is tailored for women, but it can be easily adjusted for men. If you're looking for a packing list for your park bag, you can find ours here!
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There are endless possibilities of for fun when spending the day at the Magic Kingdom; some of the best rides, stage shows, and fireworks can be found at Walt Disney World's first park. But after several hours of hitting that ride itinerary hard, you may find yourself wanting to just sit back in some air conditioning and relax for a bit, maybe with a delicious snack in hand?
If you're wanting to plan some downtime into your Magic Kingdom itinerary, here are our favorite places to just hang out and actually take the time to enjoy all the magic the park has to offer!
The PeopleMover
This slow-moving ride that takes you on a tour of Tomorrowland is often overlooked; we think this has a lot to do with the fact that it is not given a wait time, so it is not listed on the My Disney Experience app. But if you're looking to take it slow for a little while and just take in the sights, there's no better place to go! You'll enjoy 10 minutes of continuous people-watching and will even get a glimpse inside Space Mountain. We especially love the Peoplemover at night, when Space Mountain and Cinderella castle are lit up in all their glory.
All Star Music Resort Review
On my first solo trip to WDW in June of 2017, I stayed at the All Star Music Resort to save a little dough. Since I was by myself, I wasn't going to be spending much time in the room, so an All Star Resort seemed like the best choice. If you're considering staying at ASM, I've given a comprehensive review here so you can see if this resort would be right for you!
Since my last stay at WDW had been at the Beach Club on our honeymoon (you can read my review of that resort here), it was a little bit difficult to form my judgment of All Star Music without too much bias. My immediate reaction up on walking in the room was of...well, disappointment. I had low expectations upon booking, but when you board the Magical Express all logical thinking just goes right out the window...
Anyways, once I reminded myself that I was paying 1/3 of what we paid for our honeymoon accommodations, I was able to properly assess the room. Although the decor at ASM isn't particularly striking, it isn't as gaudy as I anticipated, either. The wallpaper isn't my cup of tea, but otherwise it's pretty simple.
I was excited to see that I had been given a king bed, which is a handicap accessible room --I booked a preferred room but not one that was specifically designated as a king bed or accessible room. There are only three options when booking a room at ASM: Standard Room, Preferred Room, or Family Suite.
All three rooms could have views of a courtyard, parking lot, or pool. The preferred rooms are all in the Calypso building, which is closest to the lobby, and the family suite can sleep up to 6 and has two bathrooms and a sitting room.
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Dublin, OH — Jon Rahm could not help asking one final question to Memorial Tournament host Jack Nicklaus.
"Could you please sign my award," Rahm asked.
Nicklaus quickly responded with a yes stating it was the first time he had ever been asked to sign the award, perhaps starting a new tradition.
Every Sunday at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, five collegiate golf athletes are recognized as a Jack Nicklaus Player of the Year. This year, Rahm was the NCAA Division I recipient.
"Being related to the Jack Nicklaus name is a huge honor, it's an emotional time," Rahm said. "To work hard all year, play good and be recognized with this award it's a really great experience."
Rahm is a Barrika, Spain native who won four times this season at Arizona State. He is the second ever Sun Devil to record a top-10 finish in every outing this season.
As part of the award, each of the five participants gets the opportunity to play the Barbasol Shootout which is played at Scioto Country Club. Scioto has hosted many US Open sectional qualifiers and will host the US Senior Open later this year.
Rahm bested the field posting a 2-under par 68 and earned an exemption into the PGA TOUR's Barbasol Championship which will be held July 14-17 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National in Opelika, Ala.
"It's a great course and thank god we had a practice round, otherwise it would have been a lot harder," said Rahm. "The rough was extremely high. Luckily for me I came from the conference and national tournaments where we played narrow courses with a lot of rough. Yesterday I was hitting it far and straight. It was hard, and the guys fought hard. I think I had 25 putts so hitting it the way I did off the tee gave me an advantage."
After such a team oriented week playing in the NCAA Championships, it would seem, at least on paper, that it would be tough to transition to such an individual event with a PGA TOUR exemption on the line but Rahm had not problem making the adjustment.
"As much as of a team sport as they want golf to be for NCAA it's just you by yourself on the course," he said. "The best way to help your team is playing your best. That's how I took it since I came here. There was no other way."
Now the focus is on Oakmont Country Club and the US Open. Rahm plans on getting in town Saturday night to give himself a couple of extra days.
A big reason for this are the green speeds.
Rahm first visited Oakmont around a month ago and played four rounds in three days. It was then he was warned that the green speeds would be expected to reach 15.
It's why when Rahm asked Nicklaus for some advice on how to tame Oakmont, he offered to get really good at downhill putting.
But it's easier said then done. After all, Rahm has putted on a green with a 14 speed once before and not only did it take him a long time to get used to those speeds, but those greens do not possess Oakmont's slopes.
"It took me a while to get used to it because this was not something we were expecting," said Rahm of the 14 green speeds. "It's really hard to get used to hitting the ball so soft when you are putting uphill. It's just weird. It took me a practice round, one day of the tournament and one afternoon session to be able to get used to it. For a person who likes to hit their putts hard, you can't over there. That's one of the reasons I'm going over Oakmont early, to get used to the speeds."
The end goal for Rahm is to get his PGA TOUR card. Perhaps Patrick Rodgers could serve as an inspiration.
Though Rodgers missed the cut at the Memorial Tournament this year, he received the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year Award as the NCAA Division I recipient in 2014. A year later at the Memorial Tournament, Rodgers, a non-exempt player at the time earned enough money to earn his full-time PGA TOUR card.
This is the goal Rahm is shooting for, though he knows it will be a tall order.
"It would be really great to get my card by this time next year," Rahm said. "I know I will have a couple of starts this summer and it probably won't be enough with pretty much the best players in the world. If I can do what Patrick Rodgers did last year and get his tour card by this time next year, it would be a huge accomplishment."


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How much power over their lives do we give our boys? Are we raising them to be the superheroes they were born to be?
Human beings thrive on having a sense of purpose, and men especially have an innate need to feel powerful. We see this everywhere, with men being drawn to fast power driven cars, in the gym with powerlifting, and physical fighting if they or someone they protect is threatened. They were born to be physically and mentally powerful beings, that is how they are wired, but they are raised in a society where they are not only disempowered but punished if they execute any power over their own lives.
If society was raising empowered boys then the suicide rate wouldn't continue to rise so rapidly. Suicide is the leading rate of death in many countries, and in New Zealand it is the leading cause of death in boys over ten, and the leading cause in men only after heart disease.
Empowered people don't take their own lives.
People who commit suicide do so often because they feel they have no other choice. They feel they have no way out of a situation or the circumstances of their life. They feel unsupported to be who they really are, and at times they are not supported to even discover who they are in the first place, for society has already decided for them. Disempowerment starts from a very young age and continues into old age for many men.
How much power does the average boy have over his life in an average weekday?
He is woken at a time decided by his parents
He is told to eat the food bought and prepared by his parents
He is then told to eat all the food on his plate
He is told what to wear
He is told off, for being messy, cheeky, loud, slow and late for school.
He then attends a school decided for him by his parents
He is told what to do and what to say from the moment the bell rings
He is told to sit still
He is told to listen better
He is told to line up
He is told to be quiet
He is told what to learn and how to learn it
He is told when he can go to the toilet and when he cannot
He is told when he can eat
He is told what he can eat
He is told how long he can eat for
He is told when he can play
He is told what types of games he can play
He is told how he can play those games appropriately
He is told when to return back to the classroom
He is told who he can sit by and who he cannot
He is told what book to read and how to read it
He is told what to draw and how to draw it
He is taught he must conform to be accepted
He then attends after-school activities decided for him by his parents
He is told what to learn and how to learn it
He then goes home to recover from the day of trying to fit in and please so many people
He is told what to eat, how to eat it and how much he should eat
He is told when to wash and how to wash
He is told when to go to bed and how long he should sleep for
He is told to stop being so annoying, loud, silly, angry and tearful.
He is told he is naughty, disobedient and rude.
If we truly knew how much effort our boys put into trying to please us each and every day we would never call them these things again.
When is he allowed to just be himself, as loud or annoying, or silly as that may be, when does he get to just be?
To let them be, to let them free, is to love and accept them exactly as they are. We need to step back and give our boys more power over their own lives, let them make decisions, let them experience the consequences and joys of these decisions, and be there for them unconditionally. In an upcoming blog, I'm going to be sharing my own families journey, how I was unintentionally taking this away from him and what we did to make him feel in control and empowered once again.
'Today I empower my son to take back the power that he so desperately craves. I accept him as he is, and for today I drop my expectations and allow him to just be who he needs to be'


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St Tropez Express Sheet Mask
Post holiday, I decided to give it a go. I left it on for five minutes. Let me be 100% clear about the results: I looked bright neon orange. It was fine to start with, I glowed gently after a few hours and thought, oh yes, this is great. I woke up the next morning, looked in the mirror and yelped. And I had to go to work.
I can't even begin to imagine what 15 minutes would look like. These are ridiculous and also, they leave you with a white neck because of the way they are designed. They have received rave reviews and I can't understand why. I am not the palest person to ever walk the earth, I am normal pale.
My strong advice is to avoid but if anyone wants to try it, I do have another one as they come in a pair.


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The SQL Server interface from Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server has been rewritten for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 to use ADO.NET instead of ODBC. The advantages of the new access layer are described in the following sections.
Simplified Deployment
The new ADO.NET interface is a managed data access layer that supports SQL Server connection pooling, which can dramatically decrease memory consumption by Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server. SQL Server connection pooling also simplifies deployment of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV three-tier architecture for deployments where the three tiers are installed on separate computers. Specifically, administrators are no longer required to manually create SPNs or to set up delegation when the client, Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server, and SQL Server are on separate computers. For more information, see Walkthrough: Installing the Three Tiers on Three Computers.
SQL Server 2008 is full aligned with the collations in Windows Server 2008. When you upgrade from Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, the step to convert the database includes upgrading the database to Windows collation. The collation changes provide users with the most up-to-date and linguistically accurate cultural sorting conventions. For more information, see Collation and Unicode Support.
Decreased Resource Consumption
There is no longer a one-to-one correlation between the number of client connections and the number of SQL Server connections. In earlier versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, each SQL Server connection could consume up to 40 MB of memory. Additionally, memory allocation is now in managed memory, which is generally more efficient than unmanaged memory.
In Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, the data cache is shared by all users who are connected to the same Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server instance. This means that after one user has read a record, a second user who reads the same record gets it from the cache. In earlier versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, the data cache was isolated for each user.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 uses an improved cache system. The following functions use the cache system:
There are two types of caches:
- Global cache - for all users connected to a
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server instance.
- Private cache - per user, per company, in a
transactional scope. Data in a private cache for a given table and
company are flushed when a transaction ends.
The cache that is used is determined by the lock state of a table. If a table is not locked than the global cache is queried for data; otherwise, the private cache is queried.
Results from query objects are not cached.
For a call to any of the FIND functions, 1024 rows are cached. You can set the size of the cache by using the Data Cache Size setting in the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server configuration file. The default size is 9, which approximates a cache size of 500 MB. If you increase this number by one, then the cache size doubles.
You can bypass the cache by using the SELECTLATESTVERSION Function (Database).
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 synchronizes caching between Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server instances that are connected to the same database. By default, the synchronization occurs every 30 seconds.
You can set the cache synchronization interval by using the CacheSynchronizationPeriod parameter in the CustomSettings.config file. For more information, see Configuring Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server.
Improved Performance
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 no longer uses server cursors to retrieve records. Instead, records are retrieved using multiple active result sets (MARS). Functions such as NEXT, FIND('-'), FIND('+'), FIND('>'), and FIND('<') are generally faster with MARS.
|Since Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 no longer uses server cursors to retrieve records, the Record Set property under Caching on the Advanced tab of the Alter Database page is no longer needed and has been removed.
SIFT indexes have also been improved. For example, COUNT and AVERAGE formulas can now use SIFT indexes. For more information, see CALCSUMS Function (Record) and CALCFIELDS Function (Record). MIN and MAX formulas now use SQL Server MIN and MAX functions exclusively.
RecordIds and SQL Variant columns in a table no longer prevent the use of BULK insert inserts. For more information, see Bulk Inserts.
In most cases, filtering on FlowFields issues a single SQL statement. In earlier versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, filtering on FlowFields issued an SQL statement for each filtered FlowField and for each record in the table in order to calculate the filtered FlowFields. The exceptions in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 in which filtering on FlowFields does not issue a single SQL statement are as follows:
- You use the ValueIsFilter option on a field
and the field has a value. For more information about the
ValueIsFilter option, see How to: Create, View, and
Edit a Calculation Formula.
- A second predicate is specified on a source
field and the field that is used for the second predicate has a
value. For example, when you specify the CalcFormula Property for a FlowField,
you can specify table filters in the Calculation Formula
window. If you specify two or more filters on the same source
field, then filtering does not issue a single SQL
- You specify Validated for the SecurityFiltering Property on a
record. This value for the SecurityFiltering property means
that each record that is part of the calculation must be verified
for inclusion in the security filter.
In most cases, calling the FIND or NEXT functions after you have set the view to include only marked records issues a single SQL statement. In earlier versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, calling FIND or NEXT functions that have marked records issued an SQL statement for each mark. There are some exceptions if many records are marked. For more information, see MARKEDONLY Function (Record).


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Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change
We have established a Group-wide risk management system to identify the rewards and risks that are associated with our sustainability challenges. This covers sustainability-relevant issues as a subcategory of nearly all other risk categories – from environmental and industry risks via procurement and product risks to operating risks.
In the face of climate change, we feel obligated to create an increasingly efficient energy supply. This will continue minimizing risks associated with rising energy costs, reduce our CO2 emissions and avoid any climate-related risk to our reputation, especially given increasing shareholder expectations.
Having already reached our year 2020 goal of reducing our CO2 emissions relative to the value chain (Scope 1+2) by 33 % in 2016, we are currently working on a new climate strategy that overlaps with the science-based targets that were the result of the UN Climate Summit in Paris in 2015.
We invested about € 30 million in a new, more efficient power plant at our headquarters in Holzminden in 2016. At all of our locations we are working to continuously improve our energy management system, and we are integrating our suppliers into our climate strategy. The truth is that changing environmental conditions and the concomitant fluctuations in the availability of raw materials have a direct impact on our supply chain and pose operational risks (quality of natural resources, supply bottlenecks) as well as a financial procurement risks (price increases and fluctuations).
Logically, we have taken these risks into account and addressed them in our procurement strategy. Symrise also set clear goals for 2020 to ensure its continued sustainable supply of high-quality natural raw materials. We want to have assessed all our primary suppliers of natural raw materials on ethical and ecological criteria by 2020. We have also decided to reduce CO2 emissions significantly along our supply chain (Scope 3) by integrating our primary suppliers into our climate goals as of 2017 and by maintaining our own reduction measures as part of the CDP Supply Chain Program.


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Lenagan looking forward to a new era
- Ian Lenagan looks ahead to new era at Wigan with the return of Adrian Lam and Shaun Edwards
- Lenagan: "This is one of the best days for Wigan for a long, long time"
- Chairman is looking forward to the next five years and says it is a 'change moving forward'
Ian Lenagan is looking forward to a new era at the Club after Adrian Lam and Shaun Edwards were announced to return in 2019 and 2020 respectively at Thursday's press conference – a day that the Wigan Chairman and Owner believes is one of the best for a long time.
Speaking at the press conference at the DW Stadium, Lenagan said: "This is one of the best days for Wigan for a long, long time in terms of the appointment we're announcing but also, I think it's very good for rugby league as well.
"I think back over the 10 or 11 years since I've been involved at Wigan, this is one of the best and most important days and its significant and it marks a change moving forward. I think its good news all the way round."
Lenagan admitted that Edwards was always first choice to replace Shaun Wane and praised Lam for his eagerness to take on a one-year contract with the Warriors.
"We said at the beginning when Shaun Wane announced he was going to leave that we would go through a process which was the right process but let's be clear Shaun Edwards was always our first choice in terms of the head coach role," Lenagan said.
"His integrity in wanting to complete his work with Wales is very commendable from our view point. And Adrian and the specialness that he realises that even one year at Wigan as Head Coach will get him the jobs that he wants in the NRL and his commitment to Wigan, we couldn't have a bet pair of people working with us.
"It symbolises a refresh by Wigan. It could not be better symbolised by the two people who are either side of me and Kris Radlinksi and were really looking forward to a new era to build on the successful one that Shaun Wane has left behind."
Lam, Wigan's 2002 Challenge Cup winning halfback, will return to the Club to take up the interim Head Coach position for the 2019 season.
Lenagan said: "I've known Adrian for about 10 years. I've actually interviewed him on at least two occasions for Wigan jobs in the past but most of us know him as such a highly successful Wigan player for that three or four years that he played here. It was interesting that the first time I spoke to Shaun Edwards about the possibility of Adrian being the Interim Head Coach, Shaun's respect for Adrian as a player was very, very substantial and that felt very good from my view as well. I know him from the last 10 years with his involvement with Sydney Roosters, with Papa New Guinea on the national team and with the Australian team and his support roles there for Mal Meninga and various other people. I think those two people are very special people."
Edwards, a Wigan Hall of Famer will return to the Club as Head Coach for the 2020 season after signing a three-year contract that will start once his commitments with the Wales Rugby Union side end after the World Cup.
"We all know what a legend in rugby league terms Shaun is with his nine Challenge Cup medals, eight Championships and myriad of other medals, awards and honours from Man of Steel on around," Lenagan said.
"The thing I like the best about Shaun is not just that, it's his character. It's what he will bring to Wigan, particularly from a success in rugby union for what I think is probably what 15/18 years, something of that order. Rugby League is a personal business still and I remember Shaun Edwards particularly at Wembley as a 17 or 18-year-old when he skipped under the posts to score that try for a Wigan fan that was a great start for me. Manley in 1987 we still always talk about and his role in that but probably my most special memory of Shaun Edwards as a Wigan fan was at Brisbane in 1994 in front of 54,000 people and there weren't many Wiganers there that day but I remember watching him coaching in the warm up before they then went on to record what was one of the greatest wins that Wigan have ever had – that's what Shaun Edwards symbolises as far as I'm concerned. His 10 tries against Swinton in the Lancashire cup were another aspect of his capability but its his coaching skills that are very important to us.
"It's a pair of very good appointments as far as Wigan is concerned. To put it into perspective, Shaun Wane himself has obviously laid a very good, successful career over the last seven years for Wigan and on those foundations are what Adrian first of all and then Shaun will be building for a considerable number of extra years. John Winder who is our current Assistant Coach has a very important role to play throughout all of that period because he is the glue that joins it all together. And the experience that he can gain from working under two more superb head coaches as well as his period with Shaun Wane I think will set him well fair to be a Super League coach in his own right in the future so he has a very important part."
Wigan Director of Rugby Kris Radlinksi said: "It's absolutely not a risk. I love the fact Adrian has got an incredible career under his built and he's still prepared to learn at this stage.
"Shaun was absolutely over the moon when he realised that Adrian would be looking after his team for a year so I see them working very, very closely and it's a very calculated decision based on knowledge and experience. I came in as a youngster into the all conquer Wigan team where standards were driven hard and where you weren't allowed to drop a ball in training and where Shaun obviously controlled what happened on that field and he drove the standards of everybody.
"It's fair to say that Lammy will have a bit of a more relaxed approach and his team that he puts forward will be playing with a smile on their face and I don't think they'll be afraid of taking risks as he wants people to really enjoy their rugby and somewhere in the middle of that is the perfect scenario. These two are going to bring so much to the experiences guys and to the younger players also."