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Date released: Aug 17 2006
Ireland's water quality continues to be of a high standard, according to the Environmental Protection Agency summary indicator report entitled Water Quality in Ireland 2005, published today. The report, the first of a new series of summary statistics, is based on monitoring results for surface and groundwaters for the period 2003 - 2005.
This report sets out in a concise way ten core indicators of water quality, based on the most up-to-date data available, said Dr. Jim Bowman, Programme Manager, EPA. While these data are encouraging there remains an unacceptable level of polluted waterbodies in the country. 30 per cent of rivers, 10 per cent of lakes and 22 per cent of estuaries and coastal waters are in a condition that will require remedial measures if we are to protect our valuable water resources and comply with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive. The indicators chosen reflect water quality conditions and the report shows that, for example, the number of fish kills in our rivers, and the level of bacterial contamination in our groundwaters remain at unacceptable levels.
This report deals with 13,200km of river and stream channel, 421 lakes, 67 tidal water bodies located at estuarine and coastal areas and 307 groundwater sources.
The proportion of river and stream channel length with an overall satisfactory water quality status has increased by one per cent in the latest period (70.2%) compared to the previous period of assessment (69.2%). There was a reduction (-1.2%) in the moderately polluted length but a small increase in the proportion of slightly polluted channel (+0.2%). In contrast the overall proportion of seriously polluted channel has remained unchanged between the two periods.Nitrate levels in 11 large rivers showed differences across the country with notably higher levels in the southeast and south. Nine of these rivers have considerably increased nitrate levels in 2005 as compared with when first sampled in the late 1970s or early 1980s. The increase in nitrate values has coincided with the demise of the pollution-sensitive pearl mussel in some rivers.
While almost 90 per cent of the 1,050 km2 of lake surface area examined in 2003-2005 was in a satisfactory condition, this represents a slight deterioration compared to the 2001-2003 period.
Of the 421 lakes assessed, water quality in 68 of these was less than satisfactory, with 13 lakes classified as being highly polluted.
There were 45 fish kills recorded in 2005, which were attributed largely to activities associated with agriculture, industry and local authority services. The number of instances of these events remains at an unacceptably high level.
The overall quality in the 67 water bodies from estuarine and coastal areas examined in 2001-2005 showed improvement, with a decline from twelve to ten in the number of water bodies being classified as eutrophic (over enriched).
Data from the Marine Institute's winter nutrient monitoring programme, in coastal waters of the western Irish Sea and southern Celtic Sea, indicate no instances of excessive nutrient enrichment in these waters.
The quality of shellfish waters improved in 2005 with a notable increase in those waters assessed to be of the highest quality for the purpose of shellfish production and the elimination of those of the lowest quality.
A reduction was recorded in the number of reported pollution at sea incidents from 59 in 2004 to 46 in 2005. These events were attributed approximately to oil spillages (72 per cent) and other substances (28 per cent), e.g. algae or unidentified blooms. Diesel and gas oils were the most frequently identified polluting substances.
The overall quality at the 131 bathing waters in Ireland remains very good although the number of sites complying with EU mandatory values in 2005 showed a reduction of two per cent when compared with 2004. 82 per cent of sites complied with the National Limit Values.
In Ireland, groundwater is a significant source of drinking water supply. The presence of faecal coliforms in groundwater is taken as evidence of faecal contamination and provides an indication that pathogens (disease-causing organisms) may be present.
Since 1995 there has been a general increase in the percentage of samples showing zero contamination and a decrease in the percentage of samples showing gross contamination. Approximately 30 per cent of the 1714 samples of groundwater taken between 2003-2005 showed bacteriological (faecal coliform) contamination, with some 11 per cent of samples being grossly contaminated. The groundwater monitoring locations in karst limestone areas appear to show the greatest degree of contamination, because pollutants can move more freely through fissures in the underlying rocks.
Between 2003 and 2005 approximately 23 per cent of the groundwater locations examined exceeded the national guideline value for nitrate concentration for drinking water with two per cent breaching the mandatory limit.
Elevated nitrate concentrations were recorded in monitoring points close to potential point source waste discharges. However, the spatial distribution of monitoring locations with elevated nitrate concentrations appear to relate to areas with more intensive agricultural practices, which suggests that diffuse, agricultural sources are the cause.
The report is available on the EPA web site at www.epa.ie/downloads/pubs/water/indicators or from the EPA's Publications Office, McCumiskey House, Richview, Dublin 14 on 01-2680100.
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|Sat 15 Mar 2014, 9:00pm–12:45am
Every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm this month, some of New Zealand's biggest entertainers will be performing live on the Main Casino Floor at SKYCITY Auckland, including Sola Rosa, Frankie and the Diamond Divas, Hipstamatics and Annie Crummer. If you want free live entertainment – there's no better place to be than SKYCITY Auckland.
Hipstamatics is an Auckland-based show band and will travel NZ-wide (6 – 9 piece).
Hipstamatics is a dance covers band performing all the hits audiences know and love. The band's Style is Soul/ Funk. Hipstamatics sound and style is based on 60's and 70's Motown acts such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and Dianna Ross. Hipstamatics cover classic hits from the era and additionally re-write contemporary hits into a genuine Motown/ Soul/ Funk style.
Band members are Nathan Jud (Vocals), Rosie Payne (Vocals), Dillon Riesterer (Vocals), Cam Sangster (Drums), Matt Lorden (Keyboard), Hannah Elise (Bass), Kelly Pram (Guitar), Pete France (Sax), Jerome Drumm (Trumpet).
Hipstamatics has been resident at Grand Central Bar, New Brew Bar, The Empire, and play regularly at 1885, Sale St, Juice Bar and Khuja Lounge. The band has played at numerous weddings, corporate events and private parties and at The Turanga Creek Winery Festival in 2010. They have also played at SKYCITY on NYE in 2012 and 2013.
Their repertoire includes well-known dance-orientated material however they can also cover the Festival/ Summer Event type gigs since they offer a somewhat unique element which is their playlist of re-written material from rock/pop format to soul/ funk.
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ASOS, a fashion website we know and love for years.
The site is popular merely due to the sheer volume of fashion labels and products it retails on the site.
Ignoring the 'if it's not broken, don't fix it' motto, the brand has been making some changes recently that have prompted the fashion industry to sit up and listen.
Last month, the site announced that it was banning products made from silk, cashmere, mohair and feathers on the site.
And if that wasn't enough of a good deed, ASOS has decided to do something about the fashion choices for disabled people too.
Becoming a leader in terms of diversity, ASOS has just introduced its first ever disabled e-commerce model.
Great British Paralympian athlete and BBC reporter, Chloe Ball-Hopkins, has been hired to model and design a tie-dye jumpsuit for ASOS' 'Design' range.
She says that she's been working with the brand for the past few months to 'create a fashionable yet practical waterproof all in one!'.
So over the last several months I have been working with @ASOS to create a fashionable, yet practical waterproof all in one! Not just for people like me in a chair but for anyone. It's about making fashion accessible! So what should be next?! https://t.co/1gzzkRlED9 pic.twitter.com/7yS57QEmpD
— Chloe Ball-Hopkins (@chloe_ballhopzy) July 4, 2018
Taking to Twitter, Chloe explains that it's 'not just for people like me in a chair, but for everyone'.
The all-in-one is being sold for £50 and has been specifically engineered so that both able-bodied and disabled people can wear it.
ASOS described the design as 'not just any jumpsuit' before going on to explain that the one-piece can be adapted to become wheelchair-friendly too.
Just another reason to love the budget-friendly website!


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Right. I hadn't found a four leaf clover EVER in my life until a couple of years ago, they were a rarity, almost the stuff of fiction. Then my life hit the arguable skids for a relative period of time (also termed by some as 'the start of my new life' – God so annoying) and I keep finding them ALL THE TIME. It's got to the stage where I can give them away and KNOW I will find another. I reckon I've found well over 20 in the last two years. Twenty!
Take for example Friday, my work friend Tom, who I rate and was leaving to start work in London, he got a flat four leaf I'd pressed in the back of my phone case and phone to keep as a talisman. Good luck Tom! Here we are today… Sunday on the way to the train station and see above, I've got another.
Initially it was when I was running in the downs, I'd catch sight of one out of the corner of my eye and it would feel life affirming. Like something was trying to let me know everything would be ok.
Then I found bloody loads one day at the top of Blaker's park. Almost felt like a massive joke because life did not feel like it was going very well.
I have a friend who said he didn't actually believe mutant clovers mean the same for me as they do for other people.
Today I found that clover above, storied it smugly, bought TWO SETS of train tickets to London at the station moments later, left them in the machine and someone took them.
Then I had to buy some more.
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21 Dec A Busy Mums' Guide to Skincare
Emily Clara is a marketing manager with a degree in communications. When she's not working, Emily enjoys treating herself with great skincare, delicious food, and a good workout. Here she has written an exclusive for MumAbroad Life.
There are few people on earth who were blessed with naturally radiant and clear skin, never having to know what an acne scar is. But just because you can't choose what kind of skin you're born with doesn't mean that a great complexion is forever out of your reach. Your day-to-day habits, the food you eat, and the environment you're exposed to can make or break your skin. Fortunately, it's nothing you can't beat with a solid skincare routine.
But with all the products and trendy routines on the market, how do you know where to start? Although a ritualistic treat, not all busy mums have the time for an extensive 10-step Korean skin care routine, nor does everyone have the budget for expensive products nobody can pronounce.
Whether you're just starting your skincare journey or looking to upgrade your regimen, we're saving you from having to sift through dozens of labels and fancy terms.
Skincare isn't a one-size-fits-all affair. The heart of your routine lies in understanding your specific skin type and how it adjusts to various factors. Like we mentioned earlier, your habits, diet and the climate you live in all play a part.
Having a holistic healthy lifestyle to maintain good skin is a different conversation altogether, but adapting your routine to the weather is a good place to start. Those in hotter climates might find that their skin is more on the oilier side due to the humidity, while others who live in the constant cold tend to be drier. This will help decide what products to use, but it's also important to know the general skin types and which category you fall under.
Dry Skin
Dry skin usually feels tight throughout the day. You might notice some flaking, especially in colder weather. Dehydration is the main culprit here, making dry-skinned folks more prone to wrinkles. Upping your water intake and avoiding alcohol and caffeine can make a huge difference.
Normal / Combination Skin
Normal skin-type folks are lucky to have mostly well-balanced skin. But this doesn't mean you don't need skincare. And like the name suggests, combination skin is a cross between dry and oily. Dryness is often experienced on the cheeks, while the t-zone is mostly oily and therefore prone to acne.
Oily Skin
Good news for those trying to manage their over-active oil glands: oily skin tends to age slower due to its increased natural moisture that helps keep it supple and youthful. The downside is that the excess oil may congest and clog your pores, making it easier for you to develop pimples even way into your 40s. You might also struggle with post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, a condition that leaves dark spots on the skin after a breakout.
Some cleansers might promise you the world, vowing to brighten, hydrate, and clear your skin all in one go. Sadly, the truth is that cleansers only get a few minutes to work their magic on your skin before you wash it off. It's not nearly enough time for it to do everything. As such, simplicity is key when picking a cleanser. An effective cleanser will wipe the filth off your face, but it should not leave your skin feeling too taught or stripped of its natural oils.
Thankfully, toners have evolved from the harsh alcohol-filled astringents we might have grown up knowing. Modern formulas are now designed to supplement your routine and sweep away any leftover grime that your cleanser did not pick up. It also helps retain the pH balance of your skin, which may have been off-set during your wash. Often, these liquids can provide an added dose of nutrients, allowing the following products in your routine to work more efficiently. Some notable ingredients are rose water and green tea, which can help calm irritation and reduce redness. For oily skin, niacinamide and witch hazel are useful, while hyaluronic acid is known to boost hydration.
The bare minimum of a good moisturizer is being able to hydrate and soften the skin. You may have heard some experts saying that oily skin doesn't need moisturizer, but this is a myth at best. When your skin is oily or even just combination, slathering moisturizer onto it might be uncomfortable and heavy. But you still need hydration so you don't trigger a slew of other skincare issues. According to beauty writer Sam Escobar, not using moisturizer has been linked to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The trick is to choose a formula that is light and absorbs immediately, like gel-type ones.
On the contrary, those with drier skin will want a moisturizer with especially nourishing ingredients, such as ceramides and hyaluronic acid. As we've said, hyaluronic acid is an excellent ingredient that can help all skin types, especially dry skin. Previously here on MumAbroad Life, plastic surgeon Dr. Noemi Gonzalez shared about the wonders of hyaluronic acid when it comes to anti-ageing and wrinkle treatments. And although cosmetic procedures are great for reaping this substance's benefits, having it in your everyday products can also do wonders for your skin.
At the top of every experts' skincare pyramid is sunscreen. If you think staying indoors for most of your day or living in gloomy environments exempts you, think again. Sun protection is the most crucial skincare product that deserves to be part of your daily routine, no matter the season. In fact, if you're looking for the best anti-aging weapon, then forget expensive facials or botox. On Pretty Me's guide to anti-ageing ingredients, sunscreen is listed as the best preventive measure for fine lines, wrinkles, and textural flaws caused by sun damage. It even knocks over powerful ingredients like retinol on the list. But if you're not keen on adding an extra step to your regimen, then make it a point to look for a day cream or moisturizer with at least SPF 30.
Every day, dead skin cells tend to build up on your skin's surface. This can be fixed by regular facial exfoliation. Not only does it encourage cell turnover to reveal smoother skin, it can also de-clog your pores and slough away dark spots with continued use.
To break it down for you, exfoliation comes in two ways: chemical and physical. Dr. Howard Murad explains that choosing between the two depends on how aggressive you want your exfoliation to be and how sensitive your skin is. Physical exfoliation works on the surface, buffing away dead skin cells through mechanical abrasion, often using special exfoliating beads. Conversely, chemical exfoliation operates on a deeper level with the help of acids and enzymes to break the bonds that glue dead cells and dirt to the skin's surface. If you're new to the acid game, however, it's important to do a patch test to ensure your skin doesn't act up. Also, it is advisable to build up your tolerance over time, carefully incorporating them into your routine until your skin grows accustomed to it. You should aim to exfoliate at least once a week.
Serums can be the powerhouse of your entire regimen. These lightweight moisturizers might come in the smallest bottles, but they're extremely potent and pack the most punch. So how are they different from a normal moisturizer, you ask? "By leaving out many of the heavier ingredients that are found in traditional moisturizers, [face serums] contain a much higher proportional concentration of active ingredients," said Dr. Carlos A. Charles in an interview with Huffington Post.
You might notice how some people like to pile on different serums, but this can often result in a cocktail of clashing chemicals, since some ingredients might offset or react with others. What you can do is look for hard-working serums that do more than one job. For example, Balance Me's Vitamin C Repair Serum not only brightens, but the hyaluronic acid content ensures your skin stays hydrated. Another is Perricone's MD H2 Elemental Energy Hydrating Booster Serum, which is described as a two-pronged attack against parched and dull skin, able to hydrate and restore radiance at the same time.
Eye cream
Eye creams aren't the most essential step in your regimen, but they sure do help. Keep in mind that the skin around your eye is much thinner and more delicate than the rest of your face, especially as you age, so be wary of harsh ingredients and only use products meant for the under-eye area. If you're struggling with eye bags and inflammation, caffeine and peptides are known to be soothing. But if dark circles and discolorations are your problem, you can look for brightening ingredients such as vitamin C and kojic acid.


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IndusInd Bank selects 11
IndusInd bank conducted a placement drive at the DBS Campus recently. The profile on offer was that of Service Delivery Manager. The location offered by the company were Lucknow and Kanpur. A total of 11 students from the PGDM/MBA Program were declared successful in the final list of selections.
IndusInd Bank Limited is a Mumbai based Indian new generation bank, established in 1994. The bank offers commercial, transactional and electronic banking products and services. Indusind Bank is the first among the new-generation private banks in India.


text: The name of the kid who led us to the mountains is Mhretab Gebru, I photographed him on an isolated mountain near a church named Korkor Mariam. A church in which he has spent the last few years serving as a deacon and helping the old priests. When I met 15 year old Mhretab he was at a crossroads in his life, trying to choose between two very different paths. The first path is of the old world which would ultimately lead him to become a priest in one of the ancient mountain churches. The other path, a more modern one, would allow him to follow his own personal interest and pursue a university degree as he dreams to become a biologist. In Ethiopia there are many kids, just like Mhretab, that are facing similar crossroads in their lives. This is not only because of Ethiopia's extensive modernization but also due to the severe drought that has been going on in the last few years, these circumstances are forcing many families to re-evaluate their lifestyle and the future of their children and with it the future of Ethiopia.BACK TO PHOTO


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DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been planning a conference for my business for almost a year now. In the midst of this coronavirus scare, many conferences are being canceled, and I am getting worried. My company counts on this conference as its primary source of revenue each year. If we have to postpone it, I don't know if I will still have a job. So much hinges on whether or not this event occurs. What can I do to help with my own job security at a time when we really are not in control? -- Facing Reality
DEAR FACING REALITY: The effects of this public health crisis on each one of us are so far-reaching that we do not yet know how our businesses and very livelihoods will be affected in the near and long term.
In times of uncertainty, survivors get creative. This is what you need to do now. Think about how this conference can be salvaged. Is there a way to turn it into a virtual event, where participants can subscribe and still have the benefit of the information and engagement, but from a distance? Perhaps you can even incorporate speakers in your virtual conference by having them speak via a video streaming service. Keep thinking. If you make yourself invaluable by using your creativity to effect positive change for your company, you create job security.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend's father died, and the funeral is coming up. He was an elder in the community, and many of his friends want to honor him at his service -- but the recommendation for the elderly is that they not go out in the midst of this health scare. We live in an area that has been identified as having many cases of the coronavirus.
My father wants to go to the service, but I think I should discourage him. I have been talking to some of my friends whose parents are in the same predicament. I want to recommend that we, their children, go to the service but leave our parents at home. What do you think? -- Quarantine and Grief
DEAR QUARANTINE AND GRIEF: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the group at highest risk from this disease is our elderly community. Because many elders also have compromised health, it is recommended that they do all in their power to avoid contact with others who may have been exposed to the virus, as their chances of survival are diminished based on their preexisting health challenges.
With that in mind, your idea is a good one. It will be important for the family to have representation of loved ones at the funeral services. By encouraging your generation to attend the funeral -- people who grew up with this man and can appropriately honor him -- you will support the grieving family without exposing the surviving older generation to the potential for infection.
(Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to email@example.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.)


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By Brian Peckford
As many of you know, I am a Newfoundlander, a descendant of English West Country fishermen and farmers from West Scotland via Cape Breton.
And I was involved in its politics from 1972 to 1989.
I spearheaded with others (competent, dedicated public servants) the Atlantic Accord, a groundbreaking "unconstitutional" agreement between the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador whereby the province's offshore oil and gas resources are developed in the first instance for the benefit of Newfoundland and Labrador. The province receives royalties as if the resource were on land.
This accord has a joint management structure with the board headquartered in the province and with a special declaration that Newfoundland and Labrador is to be the "principal beneficiary."
This is a truly historic arrangement with nothing like it in the long, troubled resource history of the province. The place was used as the resource base for West Country merchants in England, and it was only in the middle 19th century that we gained our own parliament. Successive governments of the late 19th and early 20th centuries made bad deals relative to the railway and the forest industry, and this continued right up to and including Confederation with Canada — highlighted by the transfer of effective control of the fishery, the chief industry, to the new federal government.
The cyclical nature of the fishery, its extensive geography and its obvious reliance on fickle international markets meant a rather unstable economic enterprise. Add to that poor government leadership, and you have a society that saw a consistently low standard of living.
Confederation was to change all of that, and the generous federal social programs did much to take the harsh edge off the rural fishing way of life.
However, the first premier, Liberal Joey Smallwood, was eager to "industrialize or perish," and the fishery was not a priority. Many inappropriate industries were introduced to the province, almost all that failed.
Further resource development deals were begun in mining and processing, culminating in bad deals with shady promoters like John Doyle and John Shaheen. But topping it all off was the development of the Upper Churchill River in Labrador — the consequence of which saw almost all the electricity generated sold to Quebec for $2-a-barrel oil equivalent prices for 65 years. The economic rent lost to Newfoundland is estimated by experts to be somewhere between $500 million and $1 billion annually.
Most of this can be found in my first book, "The Past in the Present."
Fast forward to the first Progressive Government under Frank Moores, 23 years after Confederation — a new approach, a new philosophy, an aggressive pursuit of provincial rights and fairness, a new emphasis on the fishery and a say in the management of it with the federal government. Additionally, a new aggressive approach on the burgeoning offshore oil and gas potential and the assertion of our jurisdiction over it.
Notwithstanding a defeat of those jurisdiction claims by the Supreme Court, the successor government (led by yours truly) to Frank Moores successfully negotiated through the back door what we were unable to get through the front door on offshore oil and gas resources off our shores. Hence, the Atlantic Accord was born, containing principles that hitherto-fore were thought impossible to accomplish. This is all documented in my second book, "Some Day the Sun Will Shine and Have Not Will Be No More." Billions of dollars flowed to the province — over $20 billion in royalties so far, and many millions in industrial spin-off and taxes and thousands of jobs.
The province, though, resorting to behaviour of the past, has not managed this new-found unexpected wealth well. The groundfish industry collapsed. The public service has ballooned to the point where it has 30 per cent more provincial public servants than the Canadian average, and the per capita debt is the highest in Canada at $27,799. The provincial deficit was almost $1 billion last year. The population has decreased from 580,000 in 1984 to 519,000 in 2016.
Then, as if the Upper Churchill fiasco was insufficient, the province launched the Muskrat Falls project on the Lower Churchill River which has turned into another resource disaster. A special judicial inquiry is attempting to find out why the capital cost has doubled ($6.2 billion to $12.7 billion) — severely straining the province's financial resources for generations and seeing Nova Scotia receiving electricity from the project with lower prices than what Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will pay.
It is into this circumstance that the province now finds itself with a provincial election pending and looking to the federal government for help, hand out for whatever comes along.
Meanwhile, the federal government is looking at its own election this year and with falling political fortunes in Atlantic Canada and a loan guarantee on the Muskrat Project.
What can be done for the N.L. government to combat its financial fortunes and enhance its own political standing? How can the federal government show that it "cares" and, in the process, attempt to arrest its falling political standing?
Presto — remember that eight per cent interest the federal government took in the first oil project, Hibernia, which turned out to be very profitable?
And so it came to pass that the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland, with great fanfare, signed a new deal to "allow" N.L. to access some of the money the Government of Canada has made on its Hibernia interest.
Remember that locked-in deal of 65 years on the Upper Churchill?
The Newfoundland Government has done it again! Now it's 37 years.
The amount Newfoundland receives is fixed — $2.5 billion over 37 years, which averages $67 million annually. The province's budget in 2017/18 was $8 billion, deficit $900,000 million. What does one think these will be in 2056?
If the price of oil rises and more revenue is generated Newfoundland does not share in that extra revenue.
But what about opportunities to change the equalization arrangements or enhance joint management provisions both referenced in this new deal?
George and brother Jack own an inshore fishing skiff. They use a cod trap to fish, as their ancestors had done for generations. One spring, with good weather, they started fishing early and set their trap. Steaming back into the harbour after hauling their trap, they pulled up at the stage head. Someone there hailed the boys in the boat:
"How did it go?"
The boys answered: "Water haul."
And such has been repeated again in this no deal.
"The Past in the Present."
Brian Peckford served from 1979-89 Newfoundland and Labrador's third premier. He writes from Nanaimo, B.C.
Related stories:
Newfoundland and Labrador throne speech touts Atlantic Accord
Newfoundland and Labrador gets $2.5 billion from Atlantic Accord negotiations


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DD launches new family game show
MUMBAI: DD National will soon be airing a new show. It is a game show christened Family No 1: Rahein Saath, Khelein Saath (Stay Together, Play Together) and will only have family members as contestants. The show aims to bring the families together to have good times together and have fun.
The format of the show is very simple wherein the games played will be as easy as breaking matkas while blindfolded, finding coins from cake with your hands tied and so on. Every episode has two contestants (families) playing against each other. The innovative and interesting games will be played in four rounds. In the first round one member from each team will participate, second round will involve two members from each team, third round will have three members from each team and fourth round will be open.
The ultimate winner will get a Family Car, first runner up will get a trip to Disneyland and the second runner up will get a bike. Episodic winners will get a full year supply of Pepsodent. The show is sponsored by the toothpaste brand.
The show will be hosted by the stand-up comedian Rajiv Thakur of Comedy Circus and The Great Indian Laughter Challenge fame and Sa Re Ga Ma L'il Champs anchor Afshaa Musani.
It is directed by Gajendra Singh and produced by Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Saa Productions. Singh is the pioneer of the music reality shows in India and has given super hit shows such as Antakshari, Sa Re Ga Ma, Voice Of India, Music Ka Maha Muqabla, Sur Kshetra among many others.
The show will be aired from 5 October 2013 every Saturday and Sunday from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm.


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We take it for granted that our bodies stay at around 37ºC. Go jogging, spend time in a sauna, forget your coat on a cold day and your body will adapt and regulate its temperature. Blood vessels expand or contract and we sweat to keep heat or let excess warmth evaporate.
On Earth, our bodies rely on convection to cool down: as liquids and gases heat up they become less dense and rise, moving heat away from our skin.
There is no convection in weightlessness so it is surprising that astronauts' bodies adapt and do not overheat in space.The Thermolab project is looking at an astronaut's temperature during long missions to help understand how our bodies adapt to weightlessness.
As temperature control is particularly important during exercise, scientists on Earth are observing André and his colleagues at rest and during exercise.
The experiment is run in conjunction with NASA research on maximum oxygen intake as astronauts on the Station use an exercise bicycle.
Using traditional thermometers in space is time-consuming and impractical. Instead, André has two sensors on his forehead and chest that measure his temperature continuously.The sensor was first used by ESA astronaut Frank De Winne in 2009 and then extensively during the Mars500 mission to measure how body temperature depends on the night and day cycle.
Hospitals are showing an interest in the Thermolab equipment. Being able to monitor body temperature can provide an early warning to a change in a patient's condition. As the system is non-invasive, it is more hygienic and easier to use.
André and his two crewmates will land at 10:15 GMT (12:15 CEST) on Sunday 1 July. Watch the landing via ESA and read his blog as he enters the last weeks of his PromISSe mission.
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A GOLD Community member since 2017, Vigeo Eiris plays an important role in translating companies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts into tangible ratings for investors and other stakeholders. We spoke to Elise Attal, Institutional Affairs Manager at Vigeo Eiris, who talked about the importance of increased transparency in building trust among investors.
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For us, GRI has always been an important stakeholder, because many of the companies we rate use the GRI framework in their corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting. The GRI framework enables companies to organize and prioritize their key ESG reporting issues and themes.
What role does sustainability reporting play in companies' CSR efforts, and how does Vigeo Eiris fit into this ecosystem?
Our role is to assess companies' level of commitment and ability to recognize their responsibility for risk factors that are material both to their stakeholders and themselves. This is why we believe reporting is an essential component of CSR, as companies have to commit to taking stakeholder expectations into consideration, and be accountable to them. Commitment and accountability are two key aspects of CSR which must be based on understandable, comparable, reliable and accurate reporting, supported by qualitative and quantitative indicators.
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Thanks to legislation, such as the EU Directive on Non-Financial Reporting, finally being transposed into national legislation, and companies' commitment to improve their disclosure practices, CSR reporting is on the rise. As expectations and scrutiny from all stakeholders continue growing, companies have to become more transparent. In addition to experiencing peer pressure, they also get a positive incentive to improve their CSR commitments, measures and results. Increased transparency, in turn, decreases information gap and builds trust among investors, who are concerned with sustainability issues. This allows them to make investment decisions based on robust CSR risk and opportunity assessments.
Vigeo Eiris makes assessments mainly based on data published in CSR reports. How does the use of different reporting frameworks play out in your work?
We believe multiple reporting frameworks are instrumental in helping companies, as they give them appropriate tools to choose from and refer to. However, as stakeholders are now increasingly asking for better comparability of reporting, company metrics and KPIs, we believe all players and reporting framework providers should pursue their efforts to improve convergence between existing approaches. As such, we welcomed the
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Dominic Joshua Montano, 44, an Albuquerque resident, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, loving son, the best brother and a caring uncle, went to go be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 15, 2019. Dominic had the biggest heart of gold, an infectious smile and an extreme love for life matched only by his generosity. Dom-Dom brought joy and laughter to everyone he met. He is survived by his wife, Monica Sandoval; his children David Martinez and Laura Ramirez; grandchildren, Gloria and David Martinez; his mother Rosemary & father Anthony Montano; sisters, Veronica, her husband Jerry Anaya and Andrea Montano, her husband Joseph Piscitello; his nephews & niece, Isaiah and Gabriel Anaya, Anthony and Faith Piscitello.
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During the recent parliamentary debate on farm murders, there was once again direct evidence that the ANC government is behind the genocide of the Boers.
This is the opinion of Mr. Paul Kruger, chairman of the central committee of the Volksraad Electoral Commission (VVK).
In a statement, Mr. Kruger said that Terror Lekota, a former ANC leading figure, during the debate declared that parliamentarians such as Zuma's statements (e.g., white land ownership) are the primary source of farm murders. The ANC deputy minister of Higher Education, M. Manana, said during the debate that farmers should be buried alive. Many of his associates openly expressed their contempt for farmers in other ways and gave a clear green light for the slaughter to continue," said Mr. Kruger.
Mr. Kruger already submitted documentation in 2011 to the International Criminal Court in The Hague against the government of South Africa and the ANC on behalf of various organizations for a charge of ("Genocide"). The court, however, two years later responded that it "… appears not to meet the definition of Genocide" – despite the fact that the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma took up the chant in January 2012: "We are going to shoot them, they are going to run… You are a farmer… shoot the Boer… The Cabinet will shoot them."
The Volksraad has already communicated the necessity of independence for their own homeland to the government and the international community. "If the international community by 31 May 2017 ignores the Volksraad's efforts to a peaceful settlement as the International Criminal Court did on the genocide against the farmer charge, the VVK will call for an urgent nationwide assembly of our people to decide a way forward. Meanwhile, all freedom-minded people are urgently requested to register as VVK voters, to help make a critical democratic decision for the people," according to the VVKP's statement.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jim Hickey's 11-season run as pitching coach of the Tampa Bay Rays is over.
The move announced this week is one of several changes to manager Kevin Cash's staff for 2018. The Rays finished 80-82 this year, the club's fourth consecutive losing season.
Triple-A Durham pitching coach Kyle Snyder was promoted to replace Hickey, who had been with the Rays since 2007. With his help, Tampa Bay made four playoff appearances from 2008-13.
Third base coach Charlie Montoyo will take over as bench coach for Tom Foley, who is moving into a different position. The team says Foley will remain "heavily engaged" with the major league club.
The Rays also say Jamie Nelson, a big league coach the past five seasons, is being considered for another job in the organization.
The 40-year-old Snyder is a former major league pitcher who spent parts of five seasons with Kansas City and Boston. He was the pitching coach at Durham the past three years.
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The Herb Stop was founded in 1992 by Leilah, Swiss Pharma-Assistant and Master Herbalist. Starting in a small 300 square foot store in Arizona, our herb store quickly expanded into a larger location to accommodate in-depth Herb Stop Certification Classes and an apprenticeship program. In 2002, Natalie Hajdu, Master Herbalist joined Leilah.
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Happy Christmas
Dear parents and carers,
First and foremost, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy Christmas. It has been a superb term at Glemsford due to the wonderful staff, the incredibly hard-working children and the support from the parents and grandparents. The term has finished in festive style with lovely performances from early years and key stage one; a visit from Father Christmas; a brilliantly attended and organised Christmas Fayre and a lovely Carol Service to finish it all off.
I wanted to take this opportunity to clear up a few things.
I hope that you received the dojo message I sent out on Friday 1st November. It caused quite a reaction, but as with any post can be open to misinterpretation. I want to reiterate both mine and the school`s feelings on this matter. One of the real strengths of the school is how we are such a part of the Glemsford community. One of the highlights of my working week is having so many people crammed into our hall (both young and old!) to celebrate the achievements of our wonderful children. I would never want this to stop and certainly want our next generation of pupils being present. The point of my dojo message was that if some of our younger audience are finding it difficult and distracting others, rather than being excluded, they are welcome to use the area outside of my office to let of a bit of steam so everyone can hear what is going on. As I hope you agree, I want our children to behave respectfully in assemblies and I ask politely if adults could not chat during assembly as some of our older children regularly tell me this happens.
We are working hard on improving our communication with parents but, being human, have made some mistakes this term. I am sorry about this. We try to be as paperless as possible for the obvious environment benefits. We tend to use class dojo for individual messages as well as reminders and parent mail for letters. If you are having problems with either of these, please make sure you let us know. As I have explained before, I do not use class dojo for contacting individual parents. I simply do not have the capacity to do so and have had experiences of parents using it in an inappropriate manner in the past. I pride myself on having very much an open-door policy and will always make time during the week to meet with parents to discuss any issues. I encourage you to do this rather than using social media. We teach the children to use social media appropriately and new parents now sign a home/school agreement agreeing not to post damaging comments about the school. I trust it goes without saying that to talk about individual children or staff on social media is entirely out of order.
Unfortunately, there have been reports of a few near misses due to careless parking and driving outside of the school. Please do try and walk to school with your child if you can and be extra vigilant and considerate to pedestrians. You will have heard about a horrible incident that happened to a pupil in one of our Trust schools in Newmarket. It goes without saying how awful it would be something similar happened at Glemsford. Our thoughts are with the family and thank you for supporting the family through the non-uniform day we had. I am trying to be out on the road before school but this is not always possible. Thank you to the parents who have made me aware of specific incidents.
I am sad to inform you that Mrs Martin will be leaving at Easter. I have always known this would happen one day because her husband is in the forces and he has been relocated. Mrs Martin is a star and has made such a positive impact on the children at our school. The good news is that we have plenty of time to look for a brilliant replacement to step into her dual roles as assistant headteacher and SENCO. In recent years, we have been very successful in recruiting new staff and the process has already started.
We have updated our procedures for administering medication to children. If children have medication that they need to take three times a day, I would recommend they take it at home before school, straight after school and then in the evening. This then allows the office staff to focus on those children need medicine specifically during school hours. Some schools will not administer medication and insist on parents coming in but, as a working parent, I understand how inconvenient this is so we endeavour to help out.
I hope this letter clears a few things up. Glemsford Primary Academy is a lovely school to work at, but we don't claim to be perfect and strive to be even better. As always please speak to myself or one of my brilliant staff if you have any issues or suggestions. In January, we will be contacting you about how we are improving how we teach reading at school and how we our updating our homework policy so it is consistent and makes a difference to children`s learning without being too onerous.
Anyway, enough from me! Have a wonderful break and I look forward to seeing you all in 2020!
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One of the struggles of getting into a new miniatures game is that it may not be too easy to find new players locally. Being able to use Tabletop Simulator to play removes this hurdle.
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Thanks to uber fan Nicolai Østergaard, Urban Manhunt will be playable on Tabletop Simulator very soon. I'm attaching some images to show you how it's going to look. More details soon!
One of the struggles of getting into a new miniatures game is that it may not be too easy to find new players locally. Being able to use Tabletop Simulator to play removes this hurdle.
The Battlehammer fellas showed off their Urban Manhunt goodies and discuss the game as well on the newest edition of Monthly Mumble. It starts at 2:52, but as I always say, you really should watch the whole episode, as it's just THAT entertaining!
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we are offering a 40% discount on all our Cartoon Action Hour: Season 3 PDF products. You'll find find supplements written by industry pros John Wick, Shane Hensley, Matt Forbeck, Steven S. Long, Eddy Webb, Jason L Blair, Rob Wieland and newcomer Mark Lungo.
If you love 1980s action cartoons and want to bring them alive at the game table with your friends, this sale is the perfect chance to do so! But don't delay. The sale ends on Sunday, March 24.
Click here to take advantage of this sale.
We have released a bundle that collects both Urban Manhunt card packs for a discounted price. This will give you all the printed cards you need to play the game! The markdown is $6 (or 22%)!
You can purchase it here.
Spectrum Games is pleased to announce the release of the print-on-demand Control and Crim Cards for use with Urban Manhunt: the Miniatures Game. This box offers 14 Control Cards and 30 Crim Cards.
Control Cards perform numerous functions in the game, ranging from time-keeping and pod restocks to Event Card draws and crim control.
Speaking of crims, the Crim Cards are used to determine which type of crim enters the zone when the time comes. Furthermore, each card presents the complete stats for the crim it represents.
You can purchase the Control and Crim Cards here.
Spectrum Games has released two new products for Urban Manhunt: the Miniatures Game.
3D TOKENS: Use your 3D printer to produce all the tokens and markers you'll need for Urban Manhunt, including the First Player token, Wound tokens (marked "1" and "3" for in-game convenience), Momentum tokens (marked "1" and "3" for in-game convenience), Item markers, Hidden markers, Empty markers, and Reload markers. You can purchase the 3D Tokens here.
ICONIC HUNTER DATASLATES: The stats for all 12 iconic hunters from the rulebook are presented on 6-inch by 6-inch sturdy color cardstock tiles. You can purchase the dataslates here.
Urban Manhunt now has an entry on "There Will Be Games". Check it out and please give us a rating if you have an opinion on the game. You can find the page here.
Spectrum Games is proud to announce that Urban Manhunt: the Miniatures Game is now available as a 132-page hardcover book.
Urban Manhunt is a tabletop miniatures game that depicts a harsh, violent sport of the dark near-future (as seen through the lens of 1987). Each player takes on the role of a hunter, a highly trained and larger-than-life mercenary who scours sectioned off parts of prison cities, eliminating convicts (called crims) for points. The hunter with the most points accumulated when the time limit expires wins the match.
You need only one miniature in order to play… and it can be practically any miniature you own, thanks to the extremely comprehensive hunter creation system. So grab your model and step into the zone!
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Mr. McGowan serves as the Senior Banker of ICI Bankers & Associates, Inc. Mr. McGowan is credentialed by a twenty-eight (28) year financial services career in the following capacities: a commercial, corporate, merchant, energy, and investment banking executive and principal. Mr. McGowan is considered a "specialist" in the oil and gas sector (RE: upstream, midstream & downstream), specifically regarding the structure and implementation of corporate finance engagements and corporate & business development activities. Mr. McGowan serves as a banker, advisor and consultant to (E&P) companies (i.e. leasehold acquisitions, acquisition of producing & non-producing properties and developmental drilling programs), the O&G industry/O&G companies and the ESG investment community, specifically regarding O&G companies committed to achieving ESG initiatives and dedicated to delivering corporate & project specific returns on investment capital (i.e. on the ground & in relationship with all parties concerned), the saltwater disposal industry & companies (i.e. disposal wells, permits, pipelines, treatment facilities and related assets), crude oil & fuels trading platforms and related buy side/sell side activities, to include advocate and advisor of third party due diligence efforts for the individual, corporate and/or institutional client.
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Happy January, Happy New Year!
I hope you had a lovely Christmas! Can you believe January is here? January brings with it a New Year, I'm soo excited for 2019. Before we move forward to January though, I need to reflect on December. There is no better way of doing that than my Monthly Favourites. The month has been amazing, I've made some amazing memories with friends and family over the past 31 days.
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during the month.
Shall we get started with my December Favourites?
Oxford Christmas Market | If you read my Christmas Spirit post on Day Six of 12 Days of Blogmas, you'll know I visited Oxford for their Christmas Market. I adore visiting Markets in December because they're always soo adorable and it's all so festive. I get this lovely festive feeling inside of me.
It was such a magical time with carol singing, Bratwursts and log cabins with gifts for everyone. It was finished off with a giant Christmas tree in the middle, all it needed was snow and it would be the perfect Christmas setting. This is definitely another thing I miss about Plymouth, I would definitely go back!
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Had a lovely day in Oxford. Started the day correct with a coffee in @starbucksuk. Then I got all festive with the @oxfordxmasmarket 🎄 . I'll be sharing more pictures soon on #anoceanglimmer. Stay tuned! . . . . #oxford #oxfordcitycentre #sundaychill #sundayadventures #starbucks #coffeeshop #christmasmarket #festiveseason #christmastree #christmasdecorations #beautyblogger #lifestyleblogger #ukbloggers
Christmas Secret Santa | I love a good Secret Santa, this month I was thankful to participate in two this month. One with my colleagues at work and a second with a small group of bloggers. I'm soo thankful for all the amazing gifts, I have some amazing people around me and I'm happy my recipients enjoyed their gifts
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Merry Christmas! . It was lovely getting in the festive spirit with my work family. Christmas lunch and Secret Santa, I'm so lucky to have such a great work family. . . . . @4cm_b2b #secretsanta #secretsantagift #officesecretsanta #festiveseason #festivespirit #festivelunch #christmas #christmasiscoming #b2bmarketing #publicrelations #digitalagency #beautyblogger #lifestyleblogger #ukbloggers
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NEW POST It's Day Ten of #12daysofblogmas.⠀ .⠀ Thank-you to @casestreetx for hosting the #bloggerssecretsanta! The girls that took part have become good friends and it was lovely to get to know them all. I had such a lovely time shopping for my Secret Santa, @lauraaaaaaa_t. I have shared on #anoceanglimmer what I received from @ chloebeeslife. [Link in Bio]⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #12daysofblogmas #blogmas #blogmas2018 #december #winter #christmas #christmastime #festivespirit #christmasiscoming #secretsanta #beautyblogger #lifestyleblogger #ukbloggers #thegirlgang #beautiesonfire #anoceanglimmer
For Christmas, we spent it with Yasmine's family in Plymouth, from the weekend before to New Year's Eve we spent time with my second family. Of course, we had to make the most of it while it last so I felt like a proper tourist in my own hometown! We were able to get up to a lot and I'm very thankful.
Below are some of my Favourites from Plymouth.
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It's good to be home! It's soo Christmassy and special. It was good to see the same faces at SportsDirect and catch up! Thankfully it wasn't that busy… . . . . #Plymouth #citycentre #plymouthcitycentre #drakecircus #drakecircusshoppingcentre #santaclaus #lighthouse #santasgrotto #lego #legotrain #penguintrail #penguin #southwest #christmasiscoming #christmaseveeve #christmas #december #winter #beautyblogger #lifestyleblogger #ukbloggers
Christmas 2018 | It was lovely waking up Christmas Day morning snuggling up with Yasmine. We wasted no time at all in unwrapping our presents and tucking our faces into amazing festive food! It was a little strange having fish on Christmas but it worked soo well and I fell in love. I received some amazing gifts and I'm soo thankful to it all!
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No better way to finish a great Christmas with a Hot Chocolate! I hope you've all had a lovely day. . . . . #christmasday #christmas #christmasishere #christmastree #merrychristmas2018 #merrychristmas #starbucks #snowman #hotchocolate #familytime #family #december #winter #beautyblogger #lifestyleblogger #ukbloggers
RAF Harrowbeer | I'm really not one for staying in the house for longer than two days, by the time Boxing Day came along I was itching to get outside! We invited a couple of our MG Rover friends to RAF Harrowbeer for Coffee, Cars and Ice Cream. It was amazing to spend a couple of hours with these great friends also couldn't resist a couple of great photos.
Jennycliff Beach | Another place I miss in Plymouth is Jennycliff Beach, whenever we've visited it's always a relaxing and quiet day. Perfect for winding down after the madness of Christmas! Normally we either relax on the grass or beach but this time we did a little exploring across the rocks to smaller rock beaches. It was a lovely day and I adored being so close to the sea!
PS. Do not wear a skirt and tights when rock climbing!
Paignton | We couldn't visit Plymouth without visiting Yasmine's grandparents in Paignton. We spent the whole day exploring and spending some time with them, from having lunch in Wetherspoons to exploring the town centre and the waterfront. It was a lovely day and thankfully the rain stayed at bay so we were able to spend time outside.
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Lovely time in Paignton yesterday! Spending time with @yassy_gbro grandparents and walking along the sea front. . . . . #paignton #paigntonpier #torquay #paigntontrainstation #braveheart #steamtrains #englishriviera #seaside #waterfront #beautyblogger #lifestyleblogger #ukbloggers
Christmas Train of Lights | Yasmine is such a big fan of Steam Trains, one reason she loves visiting Paignton is for the Dartmouth Steam Railway. For Christmas this year, they put on a special Christmas Train of Lights, a magical Steam Train with lights covering all the carriages.
It made the train so beautiful and it was pitch black when we took the train so could see all the lights perfect. This is the first time in the UK this has happened so it's great to be a part of something very special! Also, it was lovely seeing the smile on Yasmine's face, she adores Steam Trains so it's a big moment for her.
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Who knew a steam train could be even more beautiful with lights? 😍 . Myself and @yassy_gbro took the Train of Lights, Paignton. The first of its kind in the UK. . . . . #paignton #steamtrains #trainoflights #englishriviera #dartmouthsteamrailway #southwest #torbay #holiday #holidaytime #beautyblogger #lifestyleblogger #ukbloggers #shinyhappybloggers
Aquaman | I adore DC and Marvel movies, they are amazing and it's brilliant turning drawings into full feature films. While we were down in Plymouth, we had a movie night at Vue Cinema and watched Aquaman. I didn't go in with high expectations, but in the end, I came out pleased and enjoyed the movie! What made it better, Yasmine and I were on a double date with two of our closest friends.
To All The Boys I've Loved Before | After watching on Netflix, I became addicted To All The Boys I've Loved Before from Jenny Han. When I found out it was based on a book I knew I had to pick it up! When organising my wishlist for the Blogger Secret Santa, this was the first item I added.
I became pretty addicted when I started reading on the journey home to Plymouth. Time just seemed to go so quickly and before I realised, I was reading the last paragraph of the book and I was finished! I now need to get my hands on the second and third book to carry on the story. I do wish Netflix would make those two books into films, I'll definitely watch them!
The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen | For Christmas, I received The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen, I was soo glad to unwrap this. From the moment I saw this first released, I wanted to get my hands on it but it was only available in Finnish, I'm soo thankful they brought the book out in English.
Just like To All The Boys I've Loved Before, I was addicted to this book! Before I realised it, the book was finished, that's what a week's holiday does to you. I'm soo glad I was able to finish this as it was such an amazing story. I loved getting to know Kimi a lot more than what you see on TV when he's racing in Formula 1.
12 Days of Blogmas | I did it! I completed 12 Days of Blogmas 2018! I'm soo proud of myself and this was a big achievement for me. December has been a cracking month for visitors and views here on An Ocean Glimmer, I'm so thankful for all of you that have shared the love. I have enjoyed this soo much and soo glad I went ahead with 12 Days of Blogmas.
2018 Goodreads Reading Challenge | With reading both To All The Boys I've Loved Before and The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen I reached my 2018 Goodreads Reading Challenge! I'm soo proud of myself, I increased my Goal to reach a total of 15 books in 2018 and just before the end, I did it. Now, onwards and upwards for 2019! I will be increasing the Goal.
I hope you have enjoyed this Favourites post! It's always crazy how much you do over a course of a month. I love looking at my Instagram to help me reflect on the previous month. December has been a cracking month, as you can see it was a long and busy month but wouldn't change it for the world! I'm excited for January, it's a new month and year!
I hope you have enjoyed this review! What is one of your Favourites from December?
Also, make sure to follow me on my blog (in the sidebar) and don't forget to follow me on Bloglovin', Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Love Gemma x


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Hello, world! I'm still alive though I haven't blogged in a few days. I've been snowed under with work.
First, I had an exhausting time getting my last ebook published. I had a self-imposed deadline, and I nearly killed myself meeting it.
When I got that book published, I went back to the edits on The Trouble With Love . I even had a new cover designed for it since I had a thematic idea for the series now.
So The Trouble With Love, Book 1 of Texas One Night Stands, has a new cover, and Book 2 of Texas One Night Stands, Romeo and Judy Anne is live and available for sale now.
I've just finished uploading revised files of all my romance novel ebooks so you should be receiving a message from Amazon telling you that you can upload a revised file at now charge. I sent a notice to Nook about that, but I never received an acknowledgment that they would notify their buyers. In fact, they ignored me completely.
Now I'll turn my attention to finishing my next romantic comedy Old Enough To Know Better and getting back to my blog series Ebook Success, soon to be an ebook too.
Bottom Line
I just want everyone to know that I will always go back and correct an ebook with typos or errors regardless of whether a copy editor did a sloppy job or what. Even if I contract with someone to do editing or cover art or whatever, I figure the buck stops with me because my name is on the cover. I want my books to be the best they can be, and that includes their editing and formatting. So, I'll always go back and make corrections if they're called for.
Learning Experience
Publishing ebooks has been a learning experience involving every aspect of the publishing business. The insight into what copy editors and typesetters do has been most informative.
Since I've got ebooks out, and I read a LOT of ebooks. I see some errors from book to book. Now that I kind of understand this aspect of the business, I can see why these typos and errors appear in ebooks. Part of it has to do with how writers write. In the past, we probably all kind of did it the same. We think at the keyboard.
We type a word and automatically hit the space bar. Maybe we decide to end the sentence there. If it's dialogue, we might type the end quote marks without thinking to go back and remove that tiny space.
The problem is that when a copy editor edits on the monitor, that space looks so tiny as to be invisible. Then when it comes out in ebook, that space is like the Grand Canyon. We writers have keyboard habits that when digitally published can create messy ebooks.
We're also used to using diacritical marks. If you publish with Smashwords, these diacritical marks create havoc, causing all kinds of weird marks to appear.
Part of it has to do with what version of MS Word you are running. MS Word is the industry standard for the source file on most digital publishing platforms. The most recent version of Word seem to create problems.
With Kindle, there are some formatting issues that I just can't make sense of. If a new paragraph starts, and the page scroll makes that paragraph appear at the top of the digital page, it will not be indented. Ever. I don't know why. Makes no sense, but I've seen this in just about every Kindle book.
Some people have weird block indentations appear suddenly in their Kindle displayed ebook. They didn't purposely indent it this way, but it will appear throughout the book here and there.
Takeaway Truth
An author should work hard to produce a good ebook and to present it well, but some technical issues just seem to be out of the author's control. Focus on what you can control, and don't agonize over the rest.


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The best feedback is coming from food lovers. The Domino's took survey under the name of TuopinionDominos in which customer has to share the food experience at the restaurant.
In 1960, Domino's founded. The first store was opened at Lathan, United Kingdom. It is the best pizza food point in America fast-food chain. The restaurant name is changed from 'Domino's pizza' to 'Domino's.
As per records, on 12 may, 1983, Domino's opened their 100th restaurant and first international stored in that same year. The market research shows that 40% of pizza customers are more interested in thick crusts base.
In the year of 1995, there is 1000 franchise of Domino's are available at the international food market. The number franchise growing up speedily. In the year of 2004, it has grown its business to 6500 different locations.
Nowadays, Domino's available in 84 countries with 5705 different cities of the world. Firstly, they only serve the non-veg pizza but in 2003, December the restaurant team found the new variety as vegan pizza base in which soy-based cheese ingredients are used.
The terms and conditions of TuopinionDominos
Before being a part of a survey, the participant should know all rules and regulations of the survey team-
- Customer who want to be a part of this online survey, having the age of 18 years or above
- participant must know the following languages –
- Spanish
- English
- Valid survey entry code receipt of Domino's
Minimum requirements of TuopinionDomino Survey
- Laptop or computer with internet access
- Android mobile with a stable and good internet connection
- The purchase receipt of Domino's after the final food order
- Free time of 15-20 minutes to give survey honestly
How to participate in the survey?
- Go to the official website of Domino's
- On the homepage, you have to pick the convenient language
- Enter the survey entry code which I sprinted on your purchase receipt
- If a participant doesn't have the receipt, he or will be the part of the survey by giving following details –
- Food store number
- Date of Visit
- Time of visit
- Address of Food store
- On submitting all the details, you can start the survey
- The restaurant visit related questions are asked on screen, you have to answer honestly.
- Some personal data you have mentioned on-site to inform new offers of food store
Basic information to be filled for the survey
- The age of the participant
- Ordered food
- The service speed of food staff
- Have you ordered pizza online?
- How is the quality of online pizza?
- Are you comfortable with food cost?
- Do you recommend this store to new customers?
- Any suggestions
- Any complaints
Rewards for survey filling
The customer will get a reward on completing survey form, as offer coupon on which free food is available and get some amount of discount on the next order/visit to the store
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The delicious food service is given by Dominoes. Because of tasty food, it becomes the largest pizza food store in the world food market.


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Sunday, February 21, 2016
Winter Light Beacon
21 comments:
That you went out to take photo's with that cold, remarkable. And a nice one too. To have vapor by that temperature is really strange.ReplyDelete
That is very, very cold, brave you to go out with your camera.ReplyDelete
Brrr....that is way too cold for me but, you certainly got a prize winning photo here. It's gorgeous.ReplyDelete
What a great shot! But are you crazy? I'm surprised your camera battery lasted long enough to take a picture in that cold!ReplyDelete
I think ducks and swans are happy as long as the water isn't frozen. That makes me wonder; no ice at all there?ReplyDelete
lighting the wayReplyDelete
It is a beautiful lake scene. Don't worry about the ducks, they know how to take care of themselves!ReplyDelete
For the ducks the water is much warmer than the air. They are well insulated with duck down and fat. I'm surprised you were out shooting pictures in these temperatures.ReplyDelete
The red stands out beautifully!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful scene !!!ReplyDelete
As long as they've got a patch of open water, they're fine. Terrific shot!ReplyDelete
The fog really makes this shot. A knockout, Andy!ReplyDelete
What a change we had this week, Andy!ReplyDelete
You are brave. I wimped out going outside and it was 20 degf warmer here. I like the vapor effect, that's very interesting.ReplyDelete
This is a very wonderful and classic type of scene. Would look great hanging on a wall.ReplyDelete
That pop of red is eye-catching!ReplyDelete
Looks so much like the one up here in Meaford!ReplyDelete
Lovely photo. Never in my life have I been in such cold temperatures.ReplyDelete
I agree with the others that this is a wonderful shot...and I also wonder that your camera worked in that cold. Mine freezes up fairly quickly.ReplyDelete
And people here complain that it's cold at 5c... ;-)ReplyDelete
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I have had some more questions for my 'Agony Aunt' column and I thought you might like to read the replies: –
I had a Fraxel Re:store procedure last July. Initially the results were very good, but soon afterwards, I developed horizontal lines on my lower chin. The dermatologist who conducted the procedure said that she had never seen this result. Pictures were taken and sent to the manufacturer, who also acknowledged that lines have appeared since the procedure, but did not offer any reason why. Is there a filler that could be used to treat these lines, or is there a risk that fillers could make them look worse?
I am sorry to hear you had a problem after the Fraxel treatment. It would naturally be easier to answer this question face to face but there are two products you may need to consider which could be of benefit to you. Depending on the depth of the lines you may want to try Restylane Vital or Restylane Touch. Both of these might help you but you would need to see a specialist first. Another thing you might want to consider is a Dermaroller treatment, these can improve the overall appearance of the skin from various problems. I think that it is unlikely that expertly injected fillers would make the problem worse.Five months ago I had BodyTite carried out on seven separate areas and I cannot see any improvement whatsoever. The surgeon took over four litres of fat in total and he agrees that the results are not what they should be, so plans to redo all seven areas. But surely I should have seen some difference in at least one area. Why would BodyTite not have worked and is there another procedure I should investigate?
All treatments have a failure rate and without a thorough examination it would be impossible to say why the Body Tite procedure did not help you on this occasion. Without knowing all of the details I would wonder why so many areas were done on the same day but perhaps I am mistaken. It is reasonable to allow the surgeon a chance to rectify the situation for you before seeking out alternatives. Personally I perform both Body Tite and VASER and I believe the results are much more dependent on the doctor than the technology. Even with perfect technique however the results can vary from patient to patient.
I am concerned that my once youthful rounded cheeks are sagging into jowls as I get older. I've been reading a lot about two new skin tightening treatments – Pelleve and Ulthera. What is the difference between these two procedures and which, in your opinon, is best?
Both treatments attempt to produce significant skin tightening by the introduction of heat into the skin tissues. Pelleve uses radio-frequency energy and Ultherapy uses ultrasound. Whilst I have no personal experience of Pelleve I have a Thermage machine (which uses radio-frequency too) and I have tried various cheaper radio-frequency devices. The main point in all these is to produce heat under the skin to stimulate neo-collagenesis. Unfortunately unless you protect the upper layers of skin there is a limit to how much heat you can generate. Thermage is as far as I am aware the only machine which actively cools the upper layers of the skin. This allows it too generate more heat and thus get more effect.
The newer Ulthera machine is a very interesting prospect. I happen to have the first one in the country and the results coming through from USA are very encouraging too. This works by using a focused ultrasound beam to create tiny micro-thermal zones under the skin causing the skin to tighten. It has the advantage of being cheaper than Thermage and appears to be significantly better than the other radio-frequency alternatives. I was given the chance to buy either Pelleve or Ulthera. I chose Ulthera.


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Polytechnic lecturers suspend strike – The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has ended the two-month-old strike it set out over the disappointment of the Federal Government to actualize understandings came to with the association in 2017.
He said that the administration had focused on an assessed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of activity to concretise the decision & guarantee its full usage & the association would continue the strike action if the administration neglected on its agreements.
ASUP has asked its individuals to start work back immediately.
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