text:
(Feb. 14, PDI-Entertainment)
By Oliver M. Pulumbarit
It was the end of the search for "the one." Not that now-married filmmakers Rodolfo "Jun" Robles Lana Jr. and Perci Intalan intuited it when they met 11 years ago.
"A friend said one day, 'I have a friend who has a friend—he feels na OK kayo,'" recounted Lana, script supervisor and creative director for GMA 7 dramas, including "My Husband's Lover," last year's gay-themed hit. "A few days later, I got an e-mail from Perci, introducing himself. It was a funny letter."
|Perci Intalan and Jun Lan (Photo by Kristina Williamson)
Added Intalan, a former TV5 executive, "We met in 2003; I was an executive producer for Disney in
at the time, but I was based in Hong Kong."
That first meeting happened during Intalan's vacation in
after about a month of e-mailing back and forth. "We hadn't talked up till then,
not even by phone," Intalan related, "but we hit it off. I stayed in Manila
the whole length of my vacation, four weeks. Neither one of us went into it
expecting anything, but we were very comfortable with each other. The test was
when I had to go back to work. He followed me to Hong Kong
soon after. I guess we both realized we wanted to be with each other more
Lana finished Communication Arts in
; Intalan, Communication in Ateneo de Manila
University. Similarities in their circumstances, plus the "nurturing" support
of friends and relatives, made acceptance of their sexuality easy, the couple
said. Before that, they both had relationships with women. University of Santo
Intalan recalled, "Maliit ang mundo namin. We had girlfriends in college—mine knew one of his!" Lana said, "My exes and I are still friends. One of them is now a lesbian!"
"My [straight relationship] ended because the love ended," Intalan volunteered. "But I was serious with her. I didn't have a gay relationship until years later."
Lana's story is "the same—parehong-pareho kami." He offered an explanation: "I believe that sexuality is fluid; you go with the flow. Some people are scandalized by this notion. But that's how I am… right now, I can't imagine myself [with a woman]." Of the early days, he remembered, "I was so in love, I had bouts of jealousy. Now, we're calmer. Each one is able to pursue other passions and interests."
Intalan agreed, "Yes, those were the fragile years. Now, kung baga sa puno, matibay na."
|Husbands Intalan and Lana (Photo by Alexis Corpuz)
They are both 41. They marked their tenth anniversary in July last year, posting photos of mementos on Facebook. "So many posts," Intalan recounted. "There was a picture of the old phones we used to correspond with, a picture of rings… Jun suggested the caption, 'You're cordially invited.' It was just a joke [but] a lot of people started congratulating us. We thought, why not [get married]?"
Three months later, on Oct. 14, they tied the knot in one of their favorite places in the
United States,
Central Park in New York City.
Prior to departure, they hosted a big dinner for their families here, since not
all of them could go to the US.
"I was really nervous," Lana said of the big day. "I suddenly understood why people became emotional on their wedding day—because of what it symbolizes. Being surrounded by those who truly cared about us was quite overwhelming." Intalan recalled feeling "so much love—even from total strangers who congratulated us!"
The marriage is legal only in the
States, and the couple admitted that
residing there one day was not far-fetched.
"I have gay friends in long relationships. One friend was in a 30-year relationship until his partner died," Lana said. "The surviving one was left with nothing; it was tragic. I certainly don't want that to happen to us."
Added Intalan, "Going to
New York
[to be wed] was a symbolic gesture. We didn't think of it at the time, but the
idea that we were doing it where it was legal and official… it felt good." They
didn't need to change surnames, he said, "but we did joke about combining them:
Lana would find that their wedding was "something bigger than us." After the ceremony, he said, strangers would come up to him and say how much it meant to them.
Married life has been a breeze, so far. They've lived together since 2004, and have two toy poodles named for their favorite Australian cities, Sydney and Melbourne.
They described their domestic setup as "normal." Intalan admitted that he can't cook, so his partner does, "sometimes." (More often than not, though, they have food delivered to their condominium unit.) "In short, we're really just like any straight couple. We clean the house, take care of the dogs… and the place is just as often messy as it is orderly!" said Intalan. "But Jun is more of a city person," he said. "He likes the vibe of a lot of people. I'm more introverted. When we take a vacation, his choice is Boracay; ako, sa bundok."
Lana said he wants a kid "someday." They've discussed it, he said. "When we're ready… when I can just concentrate on making films and taking care of the child."
The couple worked together on the award-winning films "Bwakaw" (2012) and "Barber's Tales" (2013)— Perci was producer and Jun was director. They've switched "roles" for "Dementia," a forthcoming thriller starring Nora Aunor.
They have nothing planned for today, as they routinely avoid crowds. But they're sure to celebrate Valentine's on another day.
They both feel "fortunate" that they were already self-aware when they met, and wish for other gay people to be strong and more accepting of themselves.
Intalan's counsel: "Don't feel pressured to come out until it's time. Don't feel pressured to find the right one. It takes a while."


text:
It's finally here! The final installment of the Twilight Saga will be released in theaters November 16th, 2012. Breaking Dawn Pt 2 is supposed to be the epic finale we have all been waiting for but for those of us who remember the end of the book would not exactly describe it as epic. Basically the bad guys show up to kill the good guys, they talk it out, settle their differences, and then just go home. The end. Yea, you don't get a spoiler alert here. If you haven't read the book it's your own fault.
So for those of you that have already begun lining up at the theater to get your tickets or for those who just want a good laugh, here are my top 4 1/2 favorite Twilight spoofs for your viewing pleasure.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
With Independence Day drawing near it is always a good idea to teach your kids the importance of being independent. To know how to think for themselves, and like our founding fathers learn to control their destinies. Which stands to reason why you should get your kids to read great Children's books that will help them develop their own opinions and cultivate a sense of independence in them. By reading these books your kids will be able to develop a more independent outlook on life. Here are some great children's books that will give your child a more independent outlook on life.
- Anne of Green Gables book series
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
The story of Anne of Green Gables is a timeless classic and has been considered one of the best children's novels of all time. The book series consist of 17 books that follows the life of Anne Shirley, an 11 year-old orphan girl, who is mistakenly sent for adoption to two middle aged siblings. The books chronicles her life in Green Gables, and how she grew up from a gangly and overly talkative red headed girl to a truly remarkable young woman. And the book Anne of Green Gables is where it all started. This wondrous book series is a must for any book lover of any age and is a surefire way to instill sense of independence in your children.
- Matilda
Author: Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is considered one of the greatest Children's Book authors of all time. This is because he was able to enchant a multitude of children with his whimsical and immersive stories. And one of the best examples of his children's books is the ever inspiring story of Matilda. The book shows the life of young Matilda who loves books and secretly has amazing powers. She is in many ways different from the rest of her family. She is bookish and smart and is quite precautious for her age. Her adventurous spirit soon pits her against the tyrannical school rule of the abusive principal Trunchbull. The young heroine's independent spirit will surely resonate with kids of all ages. A true classic and a must-read for the young and the young at heart.
- The Little House book series
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Little House books series have been a beloved American classic through the years. And for good reason. These autobiographical books follows the hard yet fulfilling life of the Ingalls family as they lead a simple life as homesteaders. The books are beautifully written and show how hard life was for people who lived in the more austere parts of America. The books beautifully capture the realities of farm life and the challenges that early homesteaders faced on a daily basis. This is a particularly good example of a children's book about being independent because it shows kids actually working to help their families. All in all the Little House book series is a truly great read.
- John, Paul, George and Ben
Author: Lane Smith
If you are looking for a perfect Fourth of July book and also a way to teach your kids the importance of independence then this is the book for you. The title is a spin on the famous British rock band the Beatles. But John, Paul, George and Ben are anything but British. Instead they are America's most famous Founding fathers, John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. But this children's book does not really portray them as adults. Instead, the book cleverly shows the founding fathers as young and mischievous tots, who slowly learn the importance of patriotism.
- Sweet land of Liberty
Author: Callista Gingrich
America was not built in a day. It was built through years of hard work and sacrifice. It was built by a multitude of people who wanted to live the American dream of equality and freedom. This is what the children's book Sweet Land of Liberty is trying to show readers. This wonderfully written and illustrated Children's book follows the time travelling adventures of a young elephant named Ellis. Follow the inquisitive elephant as he personally witnesses the pivotal moments in history that shaped the American nation.
- The Redwall Book series
Author: Brian Jacques
The Redwall Book Series is well loved throughout the world and is considered as one of the more sophisticated and well thought out children's books in literature. The Redwall series consist of 21 books and chronicles the lives of the inhabitants of Redwall Abbey. The series is set in the medieval world of Mossflower wood, where mice, hedgehogs, squirrels and other woodland creatures live in peace and harmony and occasionally fight for their freedom against evil creatures that threaten to destroy their idyllic life. The Redwall series boast of rip roaring adventures and memorable characters that children could look up to. This wonderful collection of stories will surely give your child a more adventurous and independent spirit.
All in all, Children's books are a great way to influence children to grow up as better people. With these great Children's books your kids will surely have a new found respect for being independent.


text:
Hebe Studio
Sort by
New Arrivals
Hebe Studio is the Italian womenswear label redefining women's suiting. Taking nods from traditional men's tailoring they have created fits that empower women and infuse their experiences with sartorial strength. Always expect to be kept on your toes with Hebe Studio's color and fabric combinations.
17 results


text:
Market cycles typically take years to play out for factor investing to fully be appreciated. But in 2018 we saw a full cycle which tells an interesting story about factor performance.
Laurie King: Factor investing from the Analytic Investors team dates back 30 years. If you want to learn how factors drive investing, this is the team to listen to. And they have a compelling reason for their approach, substantiated by the market volatility of 2018. I'm Laurie King, and you are listening to On the Trading Desk®.
I'm here in the Los Angeles financial district, in the offices of the Analytic Investment Team. And with me today is portfolio manager Harin de Silva. He has authored several articles and studies on finance-related topics, including stock market anomalies, market volatility, and asset valuation. Thank you so much for joining us today, Harin.
Harin de Silva: Thanks for coming in, Laurie. It's a rainy day; you made it in.
Laurie: I did. I put my walking shoes on. As I look around, I see an open environment—no offices, no walls … why is that?
Harin: We really try to foster an open office environment and promote a flat organizational structure. We are a very nimble team. It promotes new ideas—promotes people being comfortable voicing their opinion about strategies. And that's one of the ways we've been able to maintain a culture of innovation at Analytic.
Laurie: And speaking of communicating and getting ideas out, you also produce a quarterly newsletter called Factoring It All In. And listeners, you may contact your WFAM relationship manager to subscribe. But in this episode, Harin, we're talking about factor investing last year, in 2018. Can you talk about that a little bit?
Harin: Absolutely. You know, last year was really a wonderful year to illustrate the benefits of looking at the world from a factor standpoint—especially an approach that had a broad level of diversification to all the major factors. And so when we look at the world, we look at it, broadly speaking, in terms of how did the world behave with respect to beta. We refer to it as low-volatility, with respect to value factors, price momentum factors, quality factors, and with respect to a factor we call small-capitalization stocks. So those are the five factors we broadly look at. And last year was really, really unusual in that the last three months of the year were dramatically different from the first nine months of the year.
Laurie: So, in a way, you could also say we saw a whole cycle in that one year.
Harin: We did, especially in terms of beta. I mean, certain other factors, like value, didn't really work at all. Value is a factor that's widely used in quantitative strategies, widely used in factor allocation strategies. Hasn't worked in 10 years, but we should expect it to go decades without working. We think it's why you need to have a diversified exposure to all these different factors, because at any one time, one of them will work; and they'll work episodically. I mean the last three months of last year, I think, is a great example of that, where something worked really well, and there really wasn't enough time to rotate into low beta and out of low beta throughout the year because it came as such a surprise.
Laurie: Right. So, we just talked about in 2018 how we had a full cycle that the factors all went through. Now you guys have a five-factor approach. How did that do better than other approaches that had few factors in them? And why?
Harin: Well last year, I think, especially favored an approach that had a broad level of diversification to all the major factors. Because if you think about where we are, we are in the mature stages of a business cycle, and it's hard to predict which factors are going to work well. So by having exposure to all five major categories, we were able to capitalize on the fact that in the fourth quarter, one factor dominated. Right? Because what some people would like to do is buy three of the factors, or buy a factor approach that focuses, for example, on three factors, or maybe it's low beta, or maybe it's just quality and just focuses on value and momentum. Last year, unless you'd bought those other pieces separately, you'd have been disappointed.
Laurie: Right. Now, your team is constantly analyzing these factors, so I'm curious, how do you recognize change and adapt to it? How did you adapt to the changes you saw the last three months?
Harin: So, we're always looking, on a daily basis. If you listen to the chatter in the open office, you know, in a fundamental firm you'll hear people talk about stocks, here you hear people talk about factors. For example, they say, hey, yeah, the market's up, how's low beta doing? How is price-to-sales behaving? Are cheap stocks doing well today, and what's the best measure of cheapness today? So that's the kind of chatter we have. And then, it's really a function of what the client is expecting. We refer to it as what kind of factor footprint the client is looking for. Because that, to us, is what we are really good at doing, is customizing the footprint the client wants to match their investment needs.
Laurie: So, you guys have a quarterly newsletter called Factoring It All In. Can you tell me a little bit about what readers can find in that?
Harin: Yes, this is actually something that we worked on over the last year or so. And what Ryan Shelby does is basically take all the factor analysis that we produce in-house and translate the quant-speak actually into English.
Laurie: And, speaking of no offices, no walls, I also see Ryan Shelby over there.
Ryan Shelby: Hello!
Laurie: He's the head of your Factor Solutions team.
Harin: Right. And, so it's a way for somebody who is not a quant [expert] to actually get an understanding of how the market's working from a factor perspective in their portfolios.
Laurie: Very good. I'll remind our audience to contact their Wells Fargo Asset Management relationship manager for Analytics' quarterly insight piece called Factoring It All In. But for now, Harin, thank you very much!
Harin: Thanks for having me.
Laurie: And for our audience, thank you for listening. Until next time, I'm Laurie King; take care.


text:
The Forest Road Landfill Gas project will see methane gas, generated by the Tamworth Regional Council's waste disposal site, converted to carbon dioxide in a landfill gas flare. Converting methane to carbon dioxide significantly reduces the greenhouse intensity of emissions from the landfill site.
Tamworth Regional Council was successful in getting a seven-year contract at the fourth auction in November 2016. This is the council's first contract under the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Tamworth, in the New England region of New South Wales, has a population of over 58,000 spread over an area three times as large as the Sydney basin. The Council manages and operates one of the most advanced waste management facilities in regional Australia which receives about 76,000 tonnes of waste annually.
This new project will capture landfill gas by collecting it through wells and a pipeline system. The methane that is captured can then either be flared (converting the methane to carbon dioxide) and reduce emissions, or used for electricity generation, which is the long term goal for the project.
Anticipated to abate at least 120,000 tonnes of carbon emissions across seven years, the project will also reduce the risk of landfill gas migration and odour issues.
About The Clean Energy Regulator
Carbon Farming Initiative
Carbon Pricing Mechanism
National Greenhouse And Energy Reporting
Renewable Energy Target
Emissions Reduction Fund
Our Systems And Their Resources
Information Hubs
Clean Energy Markets
Data and information
Media Centre
Client Portal
Contact Us
Subscribe to email updates
Copyright Notice
Information Publication Scheme
Freedom of Information
The Clean Energy Regulator is a Government body responsible for accelerating carbon abatement for Australia.
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on LinkedIn


text:
Today I had the chance to wear an outfit that I scored this weekend at LOFT. I have had a gift card that is burning a hole in my wallet since my birthday! I was waiting for one of their 50 percent off the entire store sales. It finally happened. A HUGE thank you to Jan and Meridee for the fun birthday gift.
The blouse: Loft
The black skirt: Loft
Watch: Anthropologie(birthday gift from John, boy)
Bracelet: Macy*s


text:
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Farm Tour This Weekend!
The fabulous FREE Whidbey Island Farm Tour is this weekend and we hope to see you all at Willowood Farm of Ebey's Prairie!
This is the one time a year when we open up Willowood Farm to the public. It is a great way to see what is going on in the fields, check out the biggest barn on Whidbey Island, and tour one of the most beautiful farms in the Pacific Northwest!
We will be offering lots of harvest time bounty for sale including bulk quantities at discount pricing on many storage items as well as many fresh from the fields goodies:
- Potato Bags
- Dry beans
- Winter Squash, Pumkins and decorative gourds for eating and decorating!
- Garlic
- Seed Garlic for planting
- Fava Beans Seed for cover crop planting
- Big selection of cabbages for making fall kraut!
- Fresh greens including lettuce, arugula, radishes, raab, beets, sweet corn and more!
Depending on weather and equipment, we will be holding several farm demonstration activities - bean cleaning and potato digging!
And remember WE WILL NOT be at the Bayview or Coupeville markets this weekend! Michael at WGG will be "holding down the fort" at Bayview with a small selection and Wilbur and Julieanna will be taking their wagon to Coupeville with the Prairie Bottom food but if you want to stock up on the Willowood Farm bounty COME TO THE FARM!
Posted by PrairieFarmer at 6:37 AM
Labels: fall bounty, farm tour
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|"Dominique Devienne" <ddevie...@gmail.com>
|Re: svn commit: r451000 - in /ant/core/trunk/src: main/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/ main/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/condition/ tests/junit/org/apache/tools/ant/
|Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:45:47 GMT
On 9/29/06, Peter Reilly <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Or maybe we could implement a "mixin" method protocol: > > void antMixin(ConditionBase x) { > this.condition = x; > } > > This would be usefull for types/tasks that share common attributes but > do not want to use java's single inheratance to get the attributes/nested > elements. > For example the matches condition has regex attributes (singleline, > multiline, casesensitive), > pattern and nested regex. There could be given to a mixin class - > RegexMixin, this could be shared with other types/tasks. > > void antMixin(RegexMixin x) { > this.regexParams = x; > } That would be *fantastic* Peter!!! So I could declare several mixin methods, antMixin(FooMixin), antMixin(BarMixin), and when faced with an otherwise un-recognized attribute or nested element, it would use IH on the mixed-in types FooMixing and BarMixin to see if any of these supports the unknown attribute or nested element?! Overlap in attr/elem between the main type and the mixins would be silently ignored (maybe a warning a warn or debug level only), the main type taking precedence; but overlap in attr/elem between the mixins would be an error (ambiguous). I created a bunch of conditional tasks or types, which made use of a single ConditionSupport class, but I still had to expose of the attributes from ConditionSupport in the tasks/types themselves, when I couldn't inherit from it. The mixin solution would have elegantly solved this. I *really* look forward to mixins! --DD --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
|View raw message


text:
If you think of shopping, do you affiliate excessive road shopping or web shopping as your most well-liked medium? To begin with, it is quite handy for you to shop for shoes by means of online shopping. Online stores are open twenty four hours and by no means shut down. You possibly can store for sneakers online at any time. Apart from, you do not want to exit and spend a lot time purchasing from shops to stores to search out the most effective shoes. When shopping for shoes by means of the internet, you'll be able to keep at your comfortable house or your office. And you will discover will varied kinds of sneakers at one online store. And if you want to discover extra varieties of shoes, you just need to click the mouse to show to a different website to search out different shoes somewhat than go to completely different stores. This can be very sooner than wandering shops from shops.
Rents and leases are only a small part of the purchasing centre administration course of. Take into account this listing. Even when internet buyers don't make mistakes throughout the ordering course of, it's still possible for the patron to obtain the improper product. This often occurs when the orders are stuffed by hand and a mistake is made within the online retailer's warehouse. A warehouse employee could ship the fallacious item utterly or may ship the proper item in the incorrect dimension or coloration. Consumers are provided with an abundance of service provider sites where virtually any goods on earth might be bought. Customers can also evaluate costs from a wide range of completely different retailers with larger ease, in comparison with them physically going to shop in a built procuring centre to examine prices.
2. Companies: Most reputable and worldwide on-line buying outlets do present shipping value as part of the merchandise price whereas some local ones do not. One other side of transport I wish to speak about is free shipping which attracts greater than 80% of shoppers. Although free shipping typically aren't accessible for every kind of products or costs however can be found for items from pre-defined costs. These are generally obtainable domestically for residence furniture, refrigerators, and other heavy digital home equipment.
Conserving a regular routine about your shopping will make it much simpler as effectively. In my family, grocery procuring is one thing all of us do together. We deal with it like a weekly scheduled appointment: it always happens the identical day of the week at the same time, immediately following my yoga lesson. I'm positive that just like us, in case you have the time blocked out it can take away a few of the trouble of discovering the time. I recommend you also set aside fifteen minutes or so for the list-making.
VeriSign, Inc. says that online sales recorded through the prime holidays purchasing season was about $2.2 billion dollars. The internet is a dangerous place where some folks reap the benefits of others. With this in thoughts, some of the greatest online shops adapted certain procedures to make sure that their customers shall be safe. But, to verify, you may attempt on the lookout for the next whenever you shop. 5) Product Cost: Compared to regular procuring shops the products can be found at cheaper then them.


text:
by R E Nichols 2018
"trick or treat
smell my feet
give me something
good to eat "
A long long time ago in a land far away there lived 3 little ogres who would go about the forest from cottage to cottage chanting this little rhyme. They would tell the parents of the cottage to send out one of their children so that they may eat it and satisfy their hunger. If the parents refused, the ogres would break into their home and eat up the whole family.
This went on for about ten months and then one day, the ogres happened upon a small child on her way to grandma's house with a basket of goodies.
"What's in the basket?" asked the elder ogre.
"I am taklng a basket of goodies to my dear sweet grandmother," said the little girl as she skipped along the trail to grandma's house.
"That's what you think," said the younger ogre, and the three little ogres growled and bared their teeth to the poor little girl in the red riding hood.
The little girl ran down the trail as fast as she could and screamed for help as the three little ogres closed in on her. Then the woodsman came from the woods and saw the mean old ogres about to gobble up poor little Goldilocks and he took out his shot gun and shot the ogres dead...
Lucky the woods weren't a gun free zone.
Happy Halloween!!!


text:
No. 22 / Large
JPS Health Network
Government entity formed in 1906
Health care system
44 D-FW locations
6,090 local workers
1500 South Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104
Headquarters: Fort Worth
Above: JPS Health Network is home to 18 clinical residency and fellowship programs, making it the largest teaching hospital in the community. (JPS Health Network)
Employees say
"I have been a volunteer here as a teenager, a unit clerk as a young adult and an RN now. JPS is home."
"I feel support from my direct manager all the way through to the CEO. I love the diversity of our clients. I love that I want to come to work every day and leave each day feeling accomplished."
"JPS hasn't just changed my mind about the 'county hospital' vibe I was expecting, they have blown health care in general out of the water. I don't know any other hospitals that offer an integrative approach to behavioral health recovery specifically for people who are homeless."
Good works
In April, JPS launched its first medical home serving primarily the homeless population. JPS Medical Home at True Worth Place is a one-stop shopping concept where patients can connect to JPS health care and to community-based services such as access to shelter and help getting ID cards.
Fun facts
There's a Hospital Week Carnival in May with 20 free food trucks, photo booths, rides and games.


text:
Natalia Jimenez has a bachelor degree in Biology and Masters of Science in Microbiology. For 10 years she has been specializing in the applications of Cellular and Molecular Biology. Since 2008, Natalia has been specializing in the implementation of new cellular isolation techniques, the optimization of cell production, and the development of sample processing protocols from adipose, bone marrow tissue, and umbilical cord tissue. In 2015, she began working in the area of regenerative medicine and in 2016 she became the co-founder and Medical Director of Biomimesis Laboratory in Costa Rica.
2004 Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Costa Rica
2008 Masters in Microbiology from the University of Costa Rica


text:
Making a splash for a MS cure
KINGAROY'S Josie Potter is taking action to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis to make sure people don't have to live with the uncertainty of the disease like she does.
"I live with the hope that someday soon we will finally find a cure and say goodbye to MS," she said.
"I have the relapsing remitting form of MS and luckily for me I have more good days than bad.
"I lead a really good life, but many other people with MS are not as fortunate and are quite severely incapacitated.
"Life with MS is good days and bad days, and one can and does follow the other with no particular rhyme or reason."
This weekend she will make a splash alongside her friends at the MS Swimathon to raise funds for the 3,900 Queenslanders living with MS.
The Kingaroy Kickers team will line up at Griffith University in Brisbane to swim in a 12-hour relay to raise vital funds.
"I think it's wonderful that so many organisations and just ordinary people in the community get involved with MS Queensland's events to help raise money and awareness of this disease," she said.
Funds raised from the ten MS Swimathons across Queensland directly support the services provided to the local community including MS Queensland's service coordinators who support people living with MS throughout their journey.
The support can include accessing disability supports, connecting the person with services in their area such as physiotherapy or counselling and helping them manage and navigate the disability supports systems.
The swimathon will start at 7am on Sunday, February 10 at the Griffith University Aquatic and Fitness Centre with people of all abilities swimming in a style and a distance that suits them in freestyle, breaststroke, sidestroke, or doggy paddle or using a pool noodle or floating flamingo.


text:
I find it, fucking detestable, that I started getting scolded for writing weak articles. Well, not weak, the things I wrote for the broadsheet were pretty awesome. It wasn't just, you know, done right – a bit too cheesy and all that. So I had to relearn a thing or two.
My ears bled for the entire day as the assistant editor lectured me about writing articles. And indeed, everything he said were things I used to live up to. Writing with simplicity. I know, it's a coincidence the other day I've posted about horror writing and then this turned up. The irony of it.
This gave me an early opportunity to fix all my pending articles, finally seeing the shit I've made. Then that night I checked all my stories, saw all my flaws and fixed as much as possible before retiring. I know about that Itch going back every few minutes to start immediate rework on manuscripts, which is counterproductive. But my line of work calls for getting things done right and this pressures me to this counterproductive habit. My conclusion is to balance things out. If one would have a four-hour writing routine, the first hour should focus on editing yesterday's work, and dedicate the remaining hours to write forward.
So there we have it, writing simply but solid, and all decorations should be done during rewrites.
In terms of writing progress. Nothing, but a few edits here and there. Although, I consider this as a writing vacation, maybe in a few more days I'll be kicking and writing again, pushing things forward. I have, however, been worldbuilding. A lot. I've filled out a couple of notebooks already, with Bonsai having three whole notebooks just for itself, describing locations, history and mythology, monsters, combat arts, and stuff. Maybe add a fourth one too, just to 'apply' the integration of magic and science into it. I like to set up all the ground rules first so I wouldn't have to worry about it while writing the actual story. Though I don't normally do that, Bonsai, is quite ambitious.
I've also now established a solid climax and ending for Tunnel Crow Town, parts of it coming from a really fucked up, very surreal nightmare. I could still feel those tongues in my mouth, ugh, the things I could not un-feel, even when it's conjured by my own subconscious.
Lastly, new characters and more scenes were mapped out for Scar City, gun fights, intense chase scenes, and selfish sacrifices. All of which are looking really good, and I really hope it's good because it is and not coming from a biased point-of-view. So, yeah, whatever, we'll see in the future.


text:
Denpasar, Pemecutan palace
Pemecutan palace was built in the 17th century in the era of Pemecutan Kingdom in Denpasar. It is one of the palaces which are opened for visitors. Managed by the modern, last king of Denpasar, Ida Cokorda Pemecutan, the royal house is completed with accommodation facilities, allowing the best way a visitor could get to get in touch with palatial atmosphere or and learn the long history of Denpasar.
Denpasar, Pemecutan palace
8 years ago No Comments


text:
About Dexmet
Dexmet Corporation manufactures precision expanded metals, foils and polymers with exacting mechanical and electrical properties to meet very tight conductivity, weight and dimensional tolerances. The company maintains a continuous commitment to quality control and process improvement, including SPC implementation. Ongoing innovations include our unique, strand annealing furnace, as well as a host of other, highly specialized, proprietary equipment.
Dexmet's solid customer base is predicated upon its reputation as the premier, quality supplier of precision-expanded metal foils. Many of our customers are among the world's most recognized brands. When they need quality expanded material for their end products and applications they come to Dexmet. We welcome you to the family of Dexmet customers.
The Dexmet Quality System is ISO 9001:2008 certified. The company subscribes to the standard's requisite features, including documentation and record-keeping, while it also maintains a flexible stance toward evolving standards and innovative ideas from our customers and employees. Thus, whenever a better way emerges to reduce cost, reduce scrap, improve quality, improve customer service and make it easier for our employees to produce your product with the smallest possible product variation, Dexmet's Quality System is poised to incorporate these benefits.
The Dexmet Quality System is driven by the needs of our customers. We have adopted many suggestions from our customers and will continue to do so. It is this teamwork that makes us better.
Contact Us
Phone: (203) 294-4440
Fax: (203) 294-7899
22 Barnes Industrial Rd. So.
Wallingford, CT 06492
United States of America
Programs and Policies
Corporate Reach Policy
AS 9100 & ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Click Here to view our dual AS 9100 and ISO 9001:2008 Certificate.


text:
On the way to dinner tonight, the coven was blessed with an owl sighting. We were discussing new financial opportunities and ways we were growing professionally. Athena blessed us with a physical manifestation and we were in awe as she flew with us for a mile or more.
One of my favorite stories about Athena is about the competition between her and her uncle, the sea god Poseidon. In order to gain the affections of the Greek people, they each were challenged to provide a gift to the nation. Poseidon struck a rock with his trident and gave the city a fountain of flowing salty water. Next, Athena struck the rock with her spear and the first olive tree appeared. The tree provided the people with food, oil, medicine, firewood, and shade. She showed how to crush olives to make oil, that could then be used in a variety of ways. Her gift was considered more valuable than the salty spring from Poseidon and residents of the new city declared Athena the victor. They named the city, Athena, after her and to this very day, an olive tree still stands where this event took place.
For this spell you will need:
- Athena Anointing Oil (1 Tbsp Organic Olive Oil, 2 drop Lavender oil, 1 drop Bergamot and 1 drop sage oil)
- A ritual bath or shower
- Take a ritual bath or shower, letting all your worries go down the drain with the water.
- Visualize Athena's owl, as a protector and your guide.
- While naked, take the Anointing Oil and bless yourself.
- On the forehead first, then on each cheek, the chin, your palms, the backs of hands, over your heart, over your belly, the tops of your feet and the soles of your feet.
- After you are done, say this prayer aloud.
Goddess of the olive tree,
Goddess of the shield and spear,
Goddess of wisdom and clarity,
Bless me with the piercing eyes of the Owl,
so that I may see what few can.
I ask that you guide me today and always.


text: If the dual enrollment courses are on your high school transcript, list them with Dual Enrollment as the course level. If they are not on your high school transcript, they can be listed in the College Information section of the application. If your Dual Enrollment/college course taken while in high school course is also an AP course, please choose AP for the course level.


text: Net U.S. weekly upland export sales came in within the expected range at 290,200 RB. Upland shipments dipped to 362,000 RB. Cash online sales edged up to 8,064 bales on The Seam, of which grower sales were 4,678 bales. Cotton futures ticked narrowly mixed in early dealings Thursday for a second morning as U.S. weekly export sales came in near the top of a range of expectations. July eased nine points to 82.52 cents, trading within a 53-point range from 82.80 to 82.27 cents on a contract volume of 3,444 lots. May traded up four points to 72.78 cents, ticking within a 44-point range between 82.56 and 83 cents on 662 lots. December edged up eight points to 78.40 cents, trading within a 30-point span from 78.49 to 78.19 cents on 854 lots. Net upland export sales of 290,200 running bales during the week ended last Thursday for shipment this season rose by 62% from the previous week but dipped 2% from the prior four-week average, USDA reported. Trader expectations had ranged from 200,000 to 300,000 RB. Sales went to 18 countries, led by China, Vietnam, Turkey, Indonesia and Bangladesh. Gross sales were 301,500 RB and cancellations fell to 12,200 RB, including 3,000 to Hong Kong and 2,900 to India. Net upland sales for next season rose to 229,800 RB from 28,700 the prior week. Leading buyers were Vietnam, Indonesia, China and Pakistan. Upland shipments of 362,000 RB dropped 28% from the previous week and 20% from the four-week average. Shipments headed to 25 countries, led by Vietnam, China, Pakistan, Turkey and Bangladesh. Net Pima sales for this season of 4,900 were up from 900 the prior week but down 6% from the four-week average, while shipments of 9,300 RB fell 23% and 51%, respectively. On the weather scene, updated forecasts for the drought-stricken Texas High Plains cotton area around Lubbock rated chances for showers and thunderstorms at 50% Friday, 70% Friday night and 30% Saturday. Dry, windy conditions are expected Thursday. In ICE cotton futures Wednesday, July settled slightly lower for the third straight session, finishing at a seven-session low close back below its nine-day moving average. The May-July switch traded between an inverted 10 and 25 points and narrowed five points to close at a 13-point July premium on a volume of 5,063 lots. Inverted July-December traded between 407 and 475 points and narrowed 26 points to settle at a 429-point July premium on 2,723 lots. December-March's settlement difference widened four points to a 10-point March premium on 329 lots. Cash online sales edged up to 8,064 bales from 7,514 bales on The Seam on an average price of 69.48 cents, up from 67.27 cents. Premiums over loan rates averaged 20.33 cents, up from 19.79 cents. Offerings were 100,239 bales. Grower-to-business sales of 4,678 cents brought an average of 71.43 cents per pound and business-to-business sales of 3,389 bales brought an average of 66.78 cents. Staples 35 and more accounted for 3,803 bales or 81% of the G2B sales and 3,084 bales or 91% of the B2B sales. All the sales were from the Southwest. The Cotlook A Index of world values dropped 25 points to 92.20 cents, widening the premium over the prior-day July futures settlement two points to 9.25 cents. In outside markets, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures traded down 102 points and S&P futures down 10.25 points. U.S. dollar index futures eased 0.050 to 89.295. West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 58 cents to $69.05 and Brent crude added $1.05 to 74.53. July corn was down 0.06%, July soybeans down 0.09% and July Kansas City wheat up 1.03%. Asian stocks closed higher, up 0.46% in Japan's Nikkei 225, 0.15% in Hong Kong's Hang Seng, 0.25% in South Korea's Kospi and 0.85% in China's Shanghai Composite. India's Sensex gained 0.28%. European shares were higher, up 0.26% in Britain's FTSE 100, 0.17% in Germany's DAX and 0.09% in France's CAC 40. China's Zhengzhou cotton futures and prices on the China National Cotton Exchange ended mostly with gains. India's MCX cotton futures were weak and local prices eased further.


text:
First off, my apologies. I know it's been a while since I've posted anything. I've been having computer issues. Nonetheless today's outfit of the day consists of just two main pieces-an edgy yet conservative dress and a blazer.
You can also check out the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96qrs48HKgI
~Love this dress…it has a sash/flap on top that allows you to maneuver it any way you want.
**Grey dress with detailing: F21, $29.80**
~purchased March 2011~


text:
No Need Good Graphic Card for Playing High Quality Game
Are you interested in playing the game or you always buy a CD to play new games? Usually if you are a big fan of gaming then you will also have a play station. Playing games in the Play station will make you feel happy give you good gaming experience.
But now there is a new tool in the gaming industry that will change your gaming experience.
Now you will be able to play a game of high graphic quality in without any high graphic card in your PC or Phone.
Let's know what is such a thing after which those who play the game will enjoy it.
How is the gaming concept now?
You now play games like Call of Duty, GTA San Andreas, GTA-5, Battlefield and PUBG in your computer, but in all these games you have to face the problem of Game Lagging (hang).
The main reason for this problem is that lack of good configuration PCs or laptops.
In such a system the graphic card is less specific, and if we also look a computer with a good graphic card, then the computer gets out of the budget, finally we have only one solution, we are satisfied only by not playing game.
But now this problem is going to come away soon, because you will not need any good graphic card computer or laptop and you will easily playing good graphic games in 4K quality.
Google is bringing a tool for your needs, the name of this tool is "Google Stadia"
What is Google Stadia
Google Stadia is a tool created by Google that is the Future of the Game. Through this technique you will go to any gaming company page on YouTube and just click the play button and in less than a minute, your game will connect directly to Google's Data Center and you can easily able to play games.
Through this tool you will not need any expensive system to playing the game. You will be able to take this gaming experience easily with the help of Google Chrome browser on laptops, tablets, mobile phones and smart TVs. For this, you have to install Chrome Cast Extension in Google Chrome.
Advance Google stadia controller
Google Stadia has also created a controller to improve its gaming performance, which will be used to control the game while playing a game, the main thing about this controller is that the controller runs fully Wi-Fi, two Special buttons are given in which one button is of Google Assistant and another button is for capturing the screen. With the help of Google Assist button, you can get a solution to any problem related to the game while playing the game.
How Google Google stadia Technology Works!
Google Stadia connects the user with the help of fiber cables present in the world to its data center, after which it provides the streaming of the game in 4K quality to its user.
Most games now offer graphic support of 1020P but in the future, Google Stadia is planning to increase its gaming graphic from 4K to 8K.
Google Stadia has tie-up with the AMD processor company, to improve its graphic experience.
After which a custom GPU has been created with the help of both.
The graphic power of this custom GPU is 10.7 teraflop, which is more than the currently running PS4 Pro and X Box One.
Google Stadia is made up of the Linux operating system which uses the Open Graphic API Vulkan.
A gaming engine such as Ubisoft and Unreal is a partner of Google Stadia.
Google Stadia is a cross-play gaming platform that performs multiplayer games like PUBG and GTA. Without any good graphic quality & good connectivity to the data center through the Internet we can face poor internet network. Due to poor network connectivity multi-game Experience is not good. Google stadia technique is completely cloud computing base and we can enjoy multiplayer gaming.
To purchase this tool, you can subscribe service like Netflix.
Right now this tool is going to be launched in America, Europe and Canada soon in 2019.
After that this tool will also come in India. In this way you can use this tool on any internet device and enjoy gaming.
Web Content: How to play high quality Game with Google stadia.
Feature Image: Google Stadia Logo (Pic: Thegamer.com)


text:
Side Effects of Entresto May Drop Blood Pressure Too Low For Many Hypertension Patients: Report
An independent analysis of adverse event reports submitted to federal drug regulators suggests that the hypertension medication Entresto, which was just introduced two years ago, may actually be causing dangerously low levels of blood pressure for many users.
In the latest QuarterWatch report (PDF) issued by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, the potential side effects of Entresto are highlighted, after the group identified at least 6.770 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA during a one-year period.
While the majority of cases involving problems with Entresto (61%) did not have medically serious consequences, the group indicates that the adverse event reports include at least 681 deaths and 1,684 reports of hypotension (low blood pressure) related events.
Entresto is a combination of the drugs sacubitril and valsartan, which is the active ingredient in Diovan. It was introduced by Novartis after it was approved by the FDA in July 2015, based on the evidence of only a single clinical trial, which involving 8,442 patients.
"As a drug combination product, FDA reviewers noted, the single clinical trial did not provide the required evidence that sacubitril in fact added any benefit to the already-proven valsartan," the ISMP notes. "This requirement was waived."
ISMP researchers found that, over the 12 month period ending in March 2017, Entresto was linked to more cases of hypotension than any other heart drug on the market during that time. In addition to the 1,684 hypotension reports, the FDA's adverse event reporting system (FAERS) also received 317 reports of kidney failure and impairment, 152 reports of angioedema, and 87 reports of hyperkalemia.
The independent report notes that FDA reviewers raised concerns about the drug before it was approved, warning that the clinical trial results involved carefully selected patients that led to an underestimation of the risk of hypotension in what would likely be normal use. The ISMP warns that its likely that one out of every four patients who take the drug will experience a hypotension-related event.
The clinical study on which the drug's approval was based indicated that 14% of treated patients would experience symptomatic hypotension. However, the study's data indicated that 17.6% would experience some kind of hypotension-related event. Once FDA reviewers looked at all the symptoms the clinical trial participants experienced that were related to hypotension, they raised the estimate to 24.4%. The ISMP's own look at the data increased that to nearly 30%.
"Hypotension-or low blood pressure-means these patients are getting too much of what otherwise might be a good thing," the ISMP researchers stated. "How frequently this occurred provided a textbook example of how adverse effects of drugs can be understated with narrow event definitions that do not capture all the likely cases."
Tags: Clinical Trial, Drug Side Effects, Entresto, Hypertension, Hypotension, Novartis


text:
Lantower Residential is growing and currently hiring for a Land Acquisition Manager who will play an important role in managing aspects of the multifamily land acquisition life cycle. The position will report to the Director of Investments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a direct impact on the development of the business and be an integral member of the team.
- Locates and assists the acquisition of land for development
- Develops and maintains property contact list
- Establishes landowner contacts through continued research and networking
- Assists in preparation of development proposals and participation in presentation for approval
- Contributes to the preparation of feasibility studies and presentation packages for target properties
- Assists in creating LOI's for target properties
- Coordinate with third party consultants when necessary (legal, A&E, brokers, etc.)
- Experience in holding meetings with prospective sellers/landowners
- Experience reviewing reports related to the feasibility and due diligence process
- Assist in preparing presentations for all zoning, governmental, and other presentations required for development approval
- Development project process assistance, when needed
- Assist with ad hoc projects as requested and perform additional tasks as required
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field is required
- 4+ years' experience in successful land acquisition, planning, zoning, law, contract negotiations and terms agreement
- Experience and knowledge of multifamily real estate development preferred
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Project
- A strong analytical thought process with sound judgement and a keen attention to detail
- Ability to be a self-started and work effectively in a small team and contribute to areas beyond the direct scope of responsibility
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills, results-driven, with ability to manage multiple deadlines
Lantower Residential offers competitive pay with bonus potential, a generous benefits package
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
- Training and Development
- Employee Referral Bonus Opportunity
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Company Overview:
At Lantower Residential we are driven by collaboration, passion and perspective. We are proud of the caring atmosphere and inclusive work environment we've created for our company culture. We invest not only in real estate but also in the foundation of our company; our team. We pursue long term goals for our investments with respect to the multifamily assets we acquire and manage, the team members we are committed to and the communities we serve.
Job Functions
- Construction
- Development
- Planning/Entitlement
Job Sector
- Residential
Not Specified
This job is no longer active.


text:
Vaughan Stanger
Science Fiction, Fantasy
- Profile View
- Books
- Member Since
Feb 2018
- Gender
- Profession
Formerly an astronomer and more recently a research project manager working in a defense and aerospace company, Vaughan Stanger is now a full-time writer of science fiction and fantasy. His thirty-nine published short stories have appeared in Daily Science Fiction, Abyss & Apex, Postscripts, Nature Futures, and Interzone, amongst others, and have been translated into seven foreign languages. Vaughan is a member of the British Science Fiction Association and the British Fantasy Society. He has attended the Milford SF Writers Conference five times and is a first reader for submissions sent to Albedo One magazine. Later this year, he is co-curating an evening of near-future fiction readings for Virtual Futures. Vaughan expresses his concerns about the future in his fiction, but still craves the holiday on the Moon he remembers being promised as a child.


text:
Monday, December 15, 2014
Elves Horror Movie from 1989
Why yes, there was a horror movie in the 80s about killer elves around Christmas. Why yes, it did star Dan Haggerty, TV's Grizzly Adams. Why yes, I do have the entire movie embedded below for your viewing enjoyment. Why yes, it is a bad movie. Why yes, it is still worth seeing once. Enjoy!
Posted by Phillyradiogeek at 4:19 PM
1 comment:
The same Dan Haggerty from Muscle Beach Party? Say it isn't so...
- April 1, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Swan Dress
500,000.00 300,000.00
The Swan dress is made of 100% Cotton. This princess dress features puff sleeves, round neckline, wooden buttons, and regular fit. A sweet dress for those island baby at heart.
- Fabric: 100% Cotton
- Print: Mini Flowers Fantasy
- Color: Dark Yellow
- Fit: Regular
- Care & Wash: Hand wash cold water, Iron at low temp, Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry
Code : VI412-CA193-77
For any Payments by PayPal in USD please email us at email@example.com


text:
Fishing GEAR & SUPPLIES
From backyard brooks to saltwater seafaring, Sportsman's Warehouse carries all of the rods, reels, tackle, and bait that you need for your next fishing trip. We cater to everyone from first-timers to seasoned anglers, inland to offshore, and everything in between. Whether you need a whole new setup or just to replace a few key pieces of gear, you can choose to order it online and pick it up in store, or have it shipped to our stores for free if they don't have it in stock, or get it shipped straight to your door.


text:
An Elegant, Balanced Living Room Design
Designer Kristen Pawlak creates the right scale and color palette for a challenging living room space.
Keep in mind: Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money from these links.
November 25, 2014
Before: Dark and Dreary
The dark color choices and oversized furniture made the living room seem small and dreary before.
After: Vibrant and Balanced
A lighter color palette and properly scaled furniture creates a space that feels more balanced and welcoming.
Extra-Long Entertainment Center
An extra-long entertainment center balances the length of the oversized leather sofa on the opposite wall.
Wall Art Lends a Finishing Touch
Coordinating artwork creates visual flow between the design of the living room and the adjacent kitchen and unites the overall design.
Semi-Custom Throw Pillows
The budget could not accommodate custom pillows, so ready made pillows were purchased and customized instead. Their color helps break up the look of the extra-long sofa.
Funky, Fresh, Floral Upholstery
Armless chairs upholstered in a modern floral fabric offer the homeowner the contemporary design she was seeking.


text:
1503 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome Michigan dyer, Janice from Adelaide Fiber Co!
Mark your calendars now because you won't want to miss it!
Adelaide Fiber Co yarn bases:
Clara Mohair $29.50
weight= lace
fiber= 70% kid mohair/30% silk
yards= 239 yards
Clementine DK $26.00
weight = DK
fiber= 75% superwash merino / 25% nylon
yards = 246 yards/100 grams
Victoria Fingering $26.00
weight = fingering
fiber = 85% superwash extrafine merino / 15% nylon
yards = 437 yards/100 grams
AFC Mini Skeins $7.00
weight = fingering
fiber = 85% Superwash extra fine merino wool/15% nylon
yards = 92 yards
Trunk show times:
Friday, September 27 from 5p – 11p (Late Night!)
Saturday, September 28 from 10a – 4p
About Adelaide Fiber Co:
Hi, my name is Janice Dlouhy. I started dyeing yarn because I really loved speckled yarn but there wasn't a lot available at the time. I decided to try my hand and fell in love with the process. I love creating fun colors and learning about how they work together.
I am married to the nicest man and have a 13 year old daughter. Plus I have two fur babies who I adore, a teacup yorkie and a rescue puppy who we believe is half beagle/half spaniel. We all live in Charlotte, Michigan which is a cute little town west of Lansing.
My dream is to be able to make enough people happy that I can do this full time.
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Adelaidefiberco/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/adelaide_fiber_company/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/adelaidefibercompany


text:
We are hosting the 8th Annual Jaiden Jaiden's Angel Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 25, 2015; Jaiden's 13th birthday, at the beautiful Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown, NH. We will play a scramble format with a shotgun start at 9:00 AM. Golfers should arrive no later than 8:15 to register and enjoy coffee and donuts.. We will have many great tournament prizes, silent auction items, raffles, a 50/50 putting contest, and mulligans for sale.
Stonebridge is a rated a Top 10 NH Golf Course and a Top 100 Golf Course in New England. They tout a Four Star Rating by Golf Digest, and were voted the #1 Banquet Facility near Manchester, NH.
This year marks our 5th tournament, and as many years without Jaiden. As a special 13th birthday present to our beautiful daughter, we have decided to give t-shirts to all the wonderful people who play golf this year. It is by your continued support that we are able to keep reaching out to other local families in need; while keeping Jaiden's amazing spirit and our love for her alive. Those who register early (before the end of July) will receive a t-shirt in their $100 registration fee. For those registering AFTER August 1st; registration will increase to $105, but you will still receive a tournament t-shirt in your choice of sizes. Those registering AFTER September 1st (but before September 15th) will also pay the $105 registration fee, but will simply receive a Unisex Large t-shirt. No registrations will be accepted after September 15, 2012. Please don't miss on the opportunity to help raise funds while celebrating the life of Jaiden Lyndi Tlapa!.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? We will aggressively market this event, and sponsors will have a captive audience of up to 144 golfers, many volunteers and additional attendees during the outing meal. All donations are greatly appreciated; from corporate sponsors to raffle baskets!
As Jaiden taught us all...
"One person really can make a positive difference!"


text:
Alan Pardew insists Fabricio Coloccini's New Year injury will not change Newcastle United's transfer plans.
The Magpies captain tore medial knee ligaments in Thursday's 1-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.
However, with the central defender not expected to miss more than six weeks, Pardew sees no reason to change the plans drawn up with director of football Joe Kinnear.
He still has Mike Williamson, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Steven Taylor fit and all could start at home to Cardiff City in this afternoon's FA Cup third round tie.
Pardew said: "I've seen three or four centre-halves linked with us but I don't see why I should do that.
"I've Mapou here who we paid £8.5m for – and he was very unlucky to come out of the side when he was doing well. We also have Steven Taylor, who we know is a great player, so I can't see there being a situation where I need to do a knee-jerk reaction.
"Colo's injury is a grade two tear and therefore doesn't need surgery. It's four to six weeks maximum."
All the injury should guarantee is Taylor will not get the loan that his agent was pining for at the end of 2013. The former England under-21 defender is in need of competitive football, having only had 48 minutes this season.
He started it as one half of Pardew's preferred central defensive partnership but a red card at Manchester City and subsequent injuries have forced him down the pecking order.
Pardew added: "I wouldn't call him fourth choice.
"You could argue Mike Williamson was fourth choice and now he's first choice so it changes very quickly in the Premier League.
"I have no worries about Steven if I have to play him."
Another out of favour at St James' Park is Gabriel Obertan, whose four appearances this season have come from the bench.
Obertan (below) was close to joining Nottingham Forest in August and there were reports of him storming out of the ground after not being named in Sunday's matchday squad to play Arsenal.
"He'll be involved today," is all Pardew would say on that.
Pardew will also be without the suspended Mathieu Debuchy and, having complained about fatigue after using just 13 players from the start across three festive fixtures, feels some squad rotation will be inevitable today.
Cardiff ought to find extra energy because today sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer take charge of his first game as an English manager.
Bluebirds' owner Vincent Tan was widely ridiculed throughout December for his treatment of Solskjaer's predecessor Malky Mackay – first telling the Scot to resign or be sacked, backtracking "for the foreseeable future", then firing him days later.
Pardew has come to the eccentric Malaysian businessman's defence, saying: "I don't think the owner's what he's made out to be.
"The chairmen in the Premier League all have their own ways. He's chosen Olly. Now he has to defend it and the only way to defend it is to support him and give him the players he wants.
"He didn't want to do that with Malky so therefore it wasn't going to continue."


text:
John Maeda: The Playbook for Publishing a Research Report
March 24, 2015
By John Maeda
John Maeda, former President of the Rhode Island School of Design and currently the Design Partner at venture capital firm Klein Perkins Caufield & Byers, recently got a lesson in presentation creation: He was tasked with publishing and presenting a report on design's influence on technology today. Weeks of research, collaboration and design iterations resulted in his 39-page "Design in Tech" report, which he presented at this year's South by Southwest and posted on SlideShare. Maeda shares with us the six lessons he learned from bringing this report to life:
I hear that the "listicle" is going out of fashion in the e-journalism world. Yet I am compelled to create a list – because that is what makes most sense for this post, and because it provides a little concrete ROI. So let me share with you the six things I learned in launching this deck.
1) Have a vision
One thing I learned from being president of RISD – an experience that I discussed at length in "Redesigning Leadership" – was how important it is to lead into existence what others feel need to happen. This sounds a bit different than your having your own vision, and that is as it should be – because having your own vision doesn't really achieve anything. It just sits inside your head. What's better is to figure out what others are envisioning as a collective. Look for it. Find what most closely matches what's inside your own vision so you can at least take it on credibly and with integrity.
The #DesignInTech Report is the result of thousands of personal interactions – eating dim sum brunches with designers, hosting events at places like FuseProject and Ammunition, and hanging out with all kinds of students at hackathons and office hours. Working with John Donahoe, CEO of eBay Inc., and the hundreds of designers, researchers, and writers across the company highlighted the challenges and possibilities for design even in a company of that scale. Each individual I met seemed to ask if there could be something out there to put the spotlight on how design in the tech industry was becoming truly impactful. Om Malik was a key Yoda along this journey, telling me over coffee one day, "Maybe you can make it happen." I didn't know what could happen – but I knew that if I could somehow share what had been shared with me, the vision imparted by everyone I've had the chance to meet might come true.
2) Recruit a great team
Searching the Web for information about the tech industry and design brought me to so many sources of information including Pew Research, Nielsen, Gartner, Forrester, IAB, the Cornell University Library, General Motors, IBM, Fortune, BusinessWeek, DesignerFund, Wired, the USPTO, Scientific American, the Processing Foundation, A List Apart, Emigre, Slideshare, Huffington Post, TechCrunch, Business Insider, Union Square Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Millward Brown, Atomico, the New York Times, Wikipedia, and so many more. Sifting through all of the data and matching it to what I had observed sat at the core of the report. My goal was to find data that mirrored the vision I had heard from designers in the tech industry. When I could find a valid hit, I couldn't stop going. I didn't have a research team – but I will readily claim Google as an awesome member of my team!
I've given talks at TED, TED Global, and TEDMED that use a visual style of presentation that I've developed since the 1980s. Making the actual slides didn't worry me as that's something I know how to do. What I didn't know how to do was to go deeper on the talent side of the equation, and I didn't know how to get it out into the world at scale. Understanding how organizations have changed with the growing importance of design in the tech industry wasn't obvious to me, but I knew it could be a vital aspect of the report. Ever since I heard Klaus Schwab say at Davos – "Capitalism is being replaced by "talentism'" – I knew he had put the finger on what truly matters to any endeavor in business, or in life. That the people matter, and who they are and how they work with one another is what ultimately determines the success or failure of a company.
So I was lucky that two partners at KPCB gave their full support to this project: Juliet de Baubigny on the Talent side, and Christina Lee on the Marketing and Communications side. Getting to work with members of their respective teams was pivotal for two key tasks: 1) Digging deep into expertise and know-how around design talent and teams inside the tech industry, and 2) Knowing exactly how to get the deck "to market" and send it out into the world at scale. Jackie Xu led the former, and Aviv Gilboa led the latter. Before coming to KPCB, Jackie led recruiting at Twitter and knows the ins and outs of "talentism" in Silicon Valley; Aviv launched Mary Meeker's Internet Trends Report online last year and had the know-how of distribution. Justin Sayarath, who supports the KPCB Design Fellows program (among other things), came in during the last hours of deploying the #DesignInTech Report.
Our team was small, but somehow it all got out. That "somehow" attests to the quality of the team that came together. The fact that the New York Times, Marketplace, the Washington Post, WIRED, and Fast Company all got behind the #DesignInTech Report is testament to the great team I was fortunate to build for my first "deck."
3) Recruit even more team members
Working anecdotally could only get the report so far, and even with tons of productive Google searches there wasn't enough knowledge about #DesignInTech concentrated in one place to access that was less than a few years old. Christina Lee suggested that I interview a few friends to get some data. Before I knew it, together with Jackie Xu we invited 110 designers in tech to participate. That group's participation was absolutely invaluable – with folks from Twitter, Etsy, Facebook, Flipboard, IBM, Google, Sonos, Netflix, and more – and the picture began to form around the designer-to-engineer ratio at various stages of company development as culled by Jackie. Another group was invited by my Twitter feed @johnmaeda, and 370 participants came aboard to provide more information for the study, including the finding that over 90% believe that designers should code. I fell out of my chair when I saw that statistic emerge.
The journey to create the report reminded me of Lord of the Rings, so I wanted to capture that spirit. I recruited Ge Wang, who is a professor at Stanford and also the co-founder of SMULE. Professor Wang is a renowned artist and technologist, and he kindly offered a performance to add to the report's debut at SXSW. His contribution underscores what just one new team member can do when they bring their magic. Ge created an unforgettable experience for the entire SXSW audience just three days before the deck went live, and which will be visible on Slideshare shortly.
4) Don't be afraid to start over again
The photo above is of the status of the #DesignInTech Report on paper roughly two weeks out from the actual report. I laid it out on the big conference table at KPCB, and was getting nervous because it was already the second time I had re-built the deck. Subsequently after using all that surface area, I re-did the report three times as the deadline neared. Each time I did it, I was terrified that I had broken it. It's the funny thing about writing a book on simplicity: You can easily forget how to make things simpler.
But if I hadn't redone the report multiple times, I am certain that it would not have been as good. I did so in response to previewing it to a new person – and I was fortunate to get good feedback each time. The problem with good (not to be confused with "positive") feedback is that it can destroy your confidence. Either you can stand by your guns and feel that you are right, or you can listen all the way, don't react immediately to everything suggested, let it all marinate, and then decide whether you need to start over or just lightly edit what you have. The quality of the feedback I received was so good that each time I had to do it over completely. Quentin Hardy and Benny Xian independently gave me invaluable feedback, and the impetus to start over again just days before the launch.
5) Keep promises, even if you're too tired to want to
I had promised all the participants in the study that I would give them a sneak peek of the data or of the presentation. But I was getting super tired towards the end. There were moments like that prototypical Bugs Bunny (apologies to the Pixar generation) animated sequence where you have the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other – both are talking to you and trying to lobby you to do the right thing versus the wrong thing. From all of the kind notes that I've been fortunate to receive, I can see that it was important that I kept my promise. And in retrospect, I wish I had allocated more time to engage all the folks who contributed to this report.
6) Don't stop what you've started
I once wrote on Twitter that incrementalism is a good strategy as long as you forget to stop. I realize that after the report's birth, the angel and devil appeared on my shoulders again – one saying that it's time to share how the report was made, and the other saying to go to the beach and forget about it. I guess I've listened to both, as I am very shortly about to take a nice break – but I am glad to have reflected on my experience and written this post first.
In Closing
Jackie Xu and I co-host a dim sum brunch for designers in the Bay Area, and we've been fortunate to create an electronic community together that's resulted in a few "playbooks" for designers. If you're hungry for more #DesignInTech information, read the playbooks: There's a lot there on how to recruit designers, time management tips, the importance of user research, career ladders for design, and more. We hope these will serve as resources for a new generation of #DesignInTech leaders.
READ MORE: The Best of SXSW 2015


text:
Scrabble & Words with Friends Word Unscrambler
Definition of Bejesuit
0 Definition of Bejesuit
The definition of bejesuit, the meaning of word Bejesuit
Is bejesuit a scrabble word? Yes!
0 Synonym of Bejesuit
Bejesuit is worth 17 points in Words with Friends
There are 8 letters in bejesuit: B E E I J S T U


text: Customer Relationship Chatbox, cloud platform Customer, Advisor or Administrator See articles Diagnostic Center Diagnostic Center Customer, Technician, Inspector or Administrator See articles Izeeconf Conference easy solution Guest, Participant or Organizer See articles Webcallback Call back your customer How to setup, use or monitor your call system ? See articles FAQ & Troubleshooting Video, audio call issues… Most frequently asked questions See articles Developer API References and tutorials for developers See articles TELEMEDICINE TELEMEDICINE Help request Community Test call More information Consult our web site www.apizee.com for information and live chat. Apizee.com FAQ Consult the Frequent Asked Questions section or troubleshooting pages. FAQ Support You don't find answer to your question? Don't hesitate to contact us with your request. Support


text:
Boston Marathon 2017 - More memories of a lifetime
April 18, 2017
EVENT: 2017 Boston Marathon
EVENT DATE: Apr 17, 2017
It seems like 2004 Boston Marathon was just yesterday when two friends who worked in the golf business ran a marathon - and in doing so helped launch Golf Fights Cancer. Jay Monahan and I were high-fiving each other with each and every donation that came in to our fledgling little group. We were beyond thrilled to collectively raise just under $40,000. Who knew what we were starting!
Fast forward a dozen plus years and Golf Fights Cancer has grown to the point where we have the power to raise a million dollars in a single year! Jay has retired from marathoning to focus on his career, among other things… (seems to be going okay for him)… but me, I channel my inner Forrest Gump each year and keep up the annual training ritual and Patriots Day slog.
Knowing all the good that comes out of Golf Fights Cancer and all the amazing community of people involved, I am always unabashed in my fundraising asks, as I know howe efficient we are and have seen the incredible impact of the funds raised. Your generosity has helped raise over $5.5 Million dollars to date! Check out where your money has gone over time: http://golffightscancer.org/our-grant-history/ and my promise to you is that we will continue to fund projects that make immediate and tangible differences in the fight against cancer.
Thanks for your support of my fundraising and for being part of my Boston Marathon journey. The fundraising and the sense of community involved with my run is far and away the best part of the marathon experience each year. I am incredibly grateful for the support that I get each year and am blown away by the generosity of so many.
Thank you for being actively involved with Golf Fights Cancer and for helping me to win the day.


text:
YDL Lower: under-strength squad finishes 5th at Mile End
On Saturday 20th July WGEL Juniors competed in the last YDL Lower league match at Mile End hosted by VPTH. We came 5th and therefore finish 4th in the league which guarantees another year in this division.
1) Basildon AC 595
3) Bexley AC 541.5
4) Medway & Maidstone AC 534.5
6) Cambridge Harriers (Kent) 351.0
7) Paddock Wood & Folkstone 287.5
The U/13 Girls performed really well with many PB's to their name. Talia Woolf ran: 11.87s for the 75m and a PB, and Nikita Savier was 6th A-String with: 11.34s. Nikita also did the 150m and recorded a PB: 22.32s, whilst Maya McNelis also a PB: 24.11s. Maya ran a non-scoring 75m in: 12.36s, with Megan Wright: 12.12s. In the 800m, Amana Oguntuga was 5th in a-string: 2m 43.21s and Rosemary Kelly was stunning in her 800m with a PB of: 2m 38.80s, Emily Millward ran non-scoring: 2m 48.62s. Abigail Reid was 1st again in the 1200m with: 3m 52.71s and a PB for Molly Wain: 4m 17.79s. The hurdles see Maya: 16.12s and another PB for Rosemary with 4th place b-string: 15.04s. In the Long Jump Rosemary completed her trio of PB's with: 3m 61cm and Emily Millward PB of: 3m 14cm. Abigail Reid diversified into the high jump with: 1m 10cm, Rose Dean: 4m 63cm in the shot with Megan Wright: 3m 88cm and a PB, whilst Emily got yet another PB in the Javelin: 11m 50cm. In the 4x100m relay: Nikita, Abigail, Rosemary & Amana finished 4th with: 58.51s.
Ethan Franklin ran the 100m in the u/13 boys with: 13.19s and high jumped: 1m 30cm. Jean Marc Harriott ran the 100m in: 14.28s, the 75m Hurdles was a PB of: 15.29s and equalled Ethan's high jump height of: 1m 30cm. Kayode Alaba was in fine form in the 200m with a PB of: 28.57s and another PB in the long jump: 3m 96cm. Godwinner Nkebani ran: 29.87s in the 200m and a pb in the 75m hurdles: 15.07s. Nate Harding returning from injury did the 800m and was very impressive with 1st in the a-string: 2m 33.87s and a new PB in the Javelin: 20m 29cm. Oscar Farthing-Barbero ran the 1500m in a new PB: 5m 08.02s and James Milne: 5m 34.85s. Gregor Samson competed in the shot: 4m 27cm and Toshiro Maeda made his debut in the Javelin with: 19m 80cm for 2nd in the b-string. In the 4x100m (Godwinner, Kayode, Ethan & Jean Marc) finished 2nd in: 54.06s.
The U/15 girls see Shona Vincent record a PB in the 100m with: 12.49s and Tiya Canning Lawrence ran: 13.61s, whilst she jumped a PB in the long jump with: 4m 12cm. Charlotte Seaton was very impressive in the non-scoring 100m with a new PB time of: 12.97s. Levania Ugonna Mba ran a new PB in the 200m with: 27.64s and the 75m hurdles: 15.95s. Zahara Malcolm ran the 300m in: 43.28 for 2nd in the a-string and Cora O'Dwyer did her 1st 300m in: 48.92s, she also did the 800m non-scoring: 3m 07.60s and javelin: 9m 32cm. Bronya Overington ran a PB in the 800m with: 2m 40.1s and Olivia Howe a PB in the b-string with: 2m 45.37s. Lily-Jo O'Sullivan made her debut in track and field with a non-scoring 800m: 2m 57.99s. Kezia Beeton ran a PB in the 1500m: 5m 02.00s and 1st a-string and the long jump: 4m 46cm. Miya Maeda also completed the 1500m: 5m 09.25s and was very impressive in the high jump with a clearance of: 1m 40cm. Gbemi Majekodunmi threw the discus: 15m 11cm and the shot putt: 6m 60cm, whilst her training partner, Elodia Boateng-Sackitey, discus: 14m 19cm and shot putt: 5.90cm. Millie Webster completed the line-up and extended her club record in the Javelin with: 29m 83cm and 2nd in a-string. The relays had a change in the 4x100m as Levania had to pull out due to injury and Charlotte Seaton stepped in, so the team (Tiya, Zahara, Charlotte & Shona) came in 3rd with: 52.90s. In the 4x300m (Kezia, Miya, Cora & Bronya) also finished 3rd in a time of: 3m 11.23s.
In a very small u/15 boys team Kaidan Chambers came 4th in a-string 100m with: 12.04s. William Kok ran the 200m in: 28.08s and a PB, plus a PB in the 800m with: 2m 23.65s. and 13m 13cm in the javelin. Danny Raymond continues to improve in everything track related and a new PB in the 300m for 2nd in a-string: 38.70s, whilst Thomas Kok also a PB in the 300m with: 46.92s. Thomas also did the shot putt with a PB of: 6m 66cm. Reuben Fabian ran the 800m in: 2m 18.38s and high jump: 1m 30cm. Luca Gormley was very good in his 1500m with a PB of: 4m 42.28s for 2nd in a-string and Ben Savidge was 3rd in b-string with: 5m 12.37s. The team finished with a 4x300m relay (Kaidan, Reuben, Thomas & Danny), they at least recorded a new club record, finishing 3rd with: 2m 48.99s.


text:
Property investors must be diligent at tax time
The start of a new financial year means one thing to most people – tax time. If you are an investor who rents out your property, it is important you take the time to gather all your records, expenses and paperwork in preparation for doing your tax return.
Being diligent with keeping records from when you first purchase your investment property will make this time of year less daunting. Your property manager can also assist by providing financial year statements detailing all transactions relating to your property throughout the 12-month period.
You will need proof of all your expenses so you can claim everything you are entitled to. If, throughout the year you have carried out any maintenance or made any improvements to the property, such as painting or updating the bathroom, you will need to provide evidence of this expenditure.
It is vital records are kept for a minimum of five years and, in some cases, for at least five years after the property is sold.
In your tax return you must include the full amount of rent and other rental-related income you receive, regardless of whether it is being paid directly to you or through your property manager.
In addition to regular rent payments, rental income can include rental bond money you were entitled to retain, letting and booking fees you receive and any insurance claims that were paid.
Come tax time, you will be looking to claim deductions for related expenses for the period the property has been rented out. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has recently advised it will be targeting expense claims on investment properties this year, especially for travel claims, so it is very important to be prudent when making claims.
Deductions can be made on things like management and maintenance costs, which can be claimed immediately, and borrowing expenses, depreciation and capital works spending, which are usually deducted over a number of years.
The important thing to remember is deductions can only be claimed if the property is being rented out or is genuinely available for rent. Being 'available to rent' references the period when the property is advertised for rent and receiving widespread exposure to potential tenants.
If you have sold your investment property or house in the past financial year, any capital gain made on your property will be subject to capital gains tax.
In this case, you will need to refer to records of the date and costs of buying the property so you can work out any capital gain or loss when you sell it.
If you are a current investor or if you are thinking of investing, find out more about how to lodge your tax return as a property investor on the ATO website, www.ato.gov.au, or from your registered tax agent.
Get the latest news from thewest.com.au in your inbox.
Sign up for our emails


text:
Tips on getting the best Wedding Videos ever
Your wedding day footage is a thing to keep with you forever. It brings all your loving memories back so you can relive your big day. The cost for wedding videography varies with the style and the videographer you choose. Well, I am not comparing the prices, but I am giving you tips on finding the best Wedding Videos ever. Follow the steps.
1) Hire the videographer depending on your preferred style. Many Wedding Videos styles are there for you to select. You may already have chosen your preferred style. Well, videographers are there who does more than one style. When hiring the videographer, tell him about your preferred style, so he would let you know whether he can do it or not. Documentary style, cinematic style, highlights style, storytelling style, and uplifting style are on the rising trend.
2) Take it seriously:
Many couples consider Wedding Videos as a "Maybe." They don't understand its value. It's the best thing to bring back loving memories. Many couples wait until the last minute to book a videographer. By the time, there will just be a handful of videographers to choose, and you will miss the chance of hiring your first choice. Take it seriously as you do for hiring the photographer. Consider Wedding Videos as a long-term investment. When planning the budget, allocate money for the videographer from the beginning. Make videography a top priority.
3) Do your research:
Thousands of quality videographers are there across the Melbourne, so all you have to do is search for them over the Internet. You can get referrals from your photographer too. Many wedding planner websites are there for your help. OK, the photography firms provide Wedding Videos but check whether they are expert in doing that. Wedding videography and photography are two different talents. Just go on the Internet and type "Wedding Planners Melbourne," in the search box. You will get quality wedding planners including easy wedding and the knot.
4) Look for reviews:
No matter what the websites and the videographers say, you must always look for their reviews (other than reading online reviews.) You can ask your friends about Wedding Videos and videographers. The videographer you are considering may be the one who captured you neighbor's wedding. Ask them about the videographer's work. Are you happy with is work? How was he like? How was the final footage?
5) Meet them in person:
OK, this is the most important step when choosing the videographer. Well, you can have a Skype chat too. But it's always better meeting them face to face. Your personalities should match. Many sample Wedding Videos are on their websites, but you should ask for a full feature film. Only then you can judge the consistency of the videographer. If your preferred style is cinematic, ask for a cinematic-style full feature film to watch and decide. Don't hesitate to ask the basic questions from the videographer. Ask about their pricing, experience, camera and equipment, and so on.
Most videographers charge as a package. Make sure you get the best out of the package you paid for. If you have invited a large number of guests, having two videographers is a good idea. Get a signed contract from the Wedding Videos firm always. If you follow the steps in this article, you would have your big day captured by the best possible videographer. Good luck so.
Sidar & Sıla's Cinematic Wedding Clip v2 from Venus Films on Vimeo.


text:
Category Archives: Protected Species
Leopard and Cricket Frogs Thrive in Local Wetland
The creation of Eagle Marsh has allowed populations of both leopard frogs and cricket frogs to thrive. Both these species have been subjected to habitat loss and exposure to agricultural chemicals, which has dwindled their populations. The northern leopard frog is a species of concern, while the cricket frog has experienced population loss across the Midwest.
Amphibians as a whole are threatened across the globe, facing habitat loss due to wetland drainages, pollutants in their aquatic environment, and disease. Salamander chytrid is the most pressing of fungal diseases for American salamanders, prompting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service preventing the import or inter-state transport of 201 different species of salamander, including native species for the first time ever. This rule hopes to prevent the introduction of salamander chytrid into American populations.
But conditions of Fort Wayne have given a hope for a local population boost for all amphibians. Eagle Marsh provides a protected habitat where amphibians can survive and reproduce in a stable wetland. Read the full news article here: http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/Restoring-wetlands-has-helped-some-local-amphibian-populations
If you are interested in helping monitor these local frog populations, FrogWatch USA is holding volunteer training sessions at the Fort Wayne Zoo. See this link for more information: http://kidszoo.org/event/frogwatch-usa-free-opportunity/2016-02-20/
Upcoming Earth Day (extended!) Activities
Earth Day 2014
Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) will once again host Earth Day at Eagle Marsh. Events include educational stations, conservation presentations, table displays from local conservation and environmental groups, a farmer's market, and more. Come join the fun Sunday April 27!
Fort Wayne: Bird Town
While at Eagle Marsh keep an eye out for avian wildlife. Fort Wayne was recently recognized as a Bird Town by the Indiana Audubon Society (full story here). The status is conferred on those communities focused on conservation of birds and their habitat. Eagle Marsh provides ecological features for a variety of bird species, including imperiled species.
Save Maumee Canoe Trip
Save Maumee, a Fort Wayne-based river conservation organization, is leading an exciting canoeing adventure. From April 18th-26th paddlers will traverse two states and approximately 140 miles of the Maumee River, starting in Fort Wayne and ending near Toledo, OH. In addition to enjoying the ride, paddlers will raise awareness about river health in the Maumee. More paddlers are welcome! More info here.


text:
I work in a variety of media, not limiting myself through choice of materials but using whatever is appropriate to convey the raw, authentic result I have in mind.
My medium preference often is acrylics, watercolor and ink because they have a very fast dry-time and I really appreciate the chaotic element of the timeline.
Allegory is important to my work, as my creations are abound with images culled from the fantastical realm of imagination. This allows me to approach a wide range of subjects in a multi-layered way. My daily experiences, the personal trials of my past, and my direct environment all have a part to play in my work. The use of line and bright colors is crucial to the raw emotion of each work of art and the subtle juxtaposition of color-to-emotion gives each piece a twist.


text:
The latest article in the Christian Daily on Livets Ord addresses the ecumenical endeavors of the movement, in the same newspaper we read "How three can become one"… (this sounds very Biblical: Three in One!") where a process is started to unite the Mission-, the Baptist and Methodist churches into one denomination.
There is so much to say about being ecumenical, about Christian unity and about the importance to recognize and respect one another. I come from a non-Bible-believing Catholic background where "Church" was part of the cultural life of people living in the Southern part of Holland. In our village and in most of the Southern part of Holland in those days (the 70ties) Catholicism had a cultural rather then a spiritual impact on the society and the people. Under my upbringing I did not know even ONE true believer among the thousands of people I knew. Later on as I had become a Christian through the Jesus People Movement I met a few true believers; they believed in Christ as their Savior and Lord and in the Bible as their authority. Actually some of them were nuns who would come by taxi to a bible study which I held shortly after my conversion, another believer was the responsible priest in the St. Jan cathedral in 's-Hertogenbosch who became a close friend to my wife and me. (He, together with an older evangelist performed our wedding ceremony in the chapel of the hospital where I was working as a nurse at the time).
As the articles show and as we all know there is a movement towards ecumenism in our nation, the Jesusmanifestation was a fruit of that.
Ecumenical, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary means: representing the whole of a body of churches b: promoting or tending toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation.
However, I need to say that I am not only undivided positive towards this. I identify myself as: "ecumenical in spirit, but not in structure". With structure I mean the banding of different faiths with different doctrinal statements of truth in form of an organization. I do not believe in that at all, there is a valid reason for organizational separation. I see also an endangering of the absolutes of Scripture. We cannot accommodate everyone and everything. I am totally convinced that Christians who want to accommodate in such ways will soon abandon their beliefs for the sake of unity. Unity is never worth the sacrifice of the authenticity of Scripture! That, in short is my view about structural ecumenism.
In regards to being ecumenical in spirit, I believe that although we are separated denominationally, that there is in fact a "true church" which unites all true believers: Those who have been justified by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, regardless of denominational belonging are already one in Christ and are part of the true Church which is hidden to the human eye.
True Christian believers are always united spiritually as brothers and sisters in Christ despite their denominational belonging or identity. But I do not believe that this will ever express itself in structure here on earth. Because of humankind's falleness I believe that the true kind of unification will take place as Christ will return to meet His bride (the Church).
I believe strongly in the slogan of the Moravian movement which says:"In essential beliefs we have unity. In non-essential beliefs we have diversity. In all our beliefs we show charity." This slogan has been my motto since I read about this grant movement, it has permeated the way I think and live and has found its place even in the church where I am pastor. I believe we should work together when possible, but there will continue to be a structural separation because we cannot compromise Truth and accept different doctrines simply in order to have some kind of organizational sameness.
So, I will remain "ecumenical in spirit, but not in structure".
That's the Way I see it!


text:
As indicated by the criminal law in Dubai it is illicit to expend liquor without a legitimately issued allow. According to Law on Alcoholic Beverage Control issued in 1972, it is illicit to import, send out, produce, obtain, drink, supply, offer or offer mixed beverages to people not holding a substantial liquor permit issued by the Licensing specialist.
Any individual discovered offering, purchasing or gaining mixed beverages without a legitimate liquor permit should be rebuffed under Law on Alcoholic Beverage Control issued in 1972. UAE criminal law accommodates discipline by detainment for a half year, fine of five thousand dirhams or both and the court in all cases has the privilege to keep the ownership of such materials with the court.
This applies to all any individual without a legitimate liquor permit including Muslims and non-Muslims and minors regardless of whether or not they are Expats or Emiratis.
While utilization of liquor is totally precluded for Muslims, the laws of Dubai do permit non-Muslims to devour liquor subsequent to getting a permit from the specialists. Alcohol licenses are issued just to non-Muslim people, Muslims are not issued liquor licenses. Utilization of liquor by Muslims is entirely restricted and culpable according to law.
As per the vast majority of well known criminal legal counselors in UAE, there are numerous situations where inhabitants and vacationers have been found abusing or having drugs or other opiate substances. The most ordinarily utilized medication is cannabis. Different medications like cocaine, Lysergic corrosive diethylamide (LSD), hashish and MDMA (Ecstasy) are likewise predominant.
The vast majority of the cases dealt with by the criminal supporters in Dubai are on liquor and medication utilization. Street seethe, aggressive behavior at home, fights, mishaps and so forth are a couple of the issues which Dubai criminal attorneys experience on an extremely visit premise. It is profoundly suggested that any individual accused of issues identified with liquor or medication utilization they benefit the administrations of a criminal legal counselor as ahead of schedule as could be allowed, as association of any criminal legal counselor encourages the customer to manage the criminal equity process, knowing, what will occur ahead of time and why. Less amazements in criminal cases implies less weight on the customer and his family. Knowing the uncommon idea of the criminal cases, which affects the customer and his family and at times different relatives, enormous piece of the legal advisor's assignment is direct the customer and to give the trust to his family and different relatives that the lawful procedure will be served by presenting all appropriate and legitimate contentions, which would help the examiner and indictment to comprehend the case in least difficult way conceivable.