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Potentially thrilling on-pitch encounters such as the one between Zinadine Zidane and David Beckham on 13 June when England take on France will quicken the pulse of sports fans. But PROs for eight brands will be hoping to stamp their clients' supremacy on the tournament beyond the touchline.
For a considerable, undisclosed fee, these eight companies have been awarded 'official partner' status by UEFA, the Continent's governing body for football. From cars to cameras and burgers to phones, they have an audience of hundreds of millions for most of June.
Each sponsor has the right to two exclusive promotions and is not allowed to use a 'substantially similar' promotion to anyone else. Yet, as in Animal Farm, some sponsors would appear to be more equal than others.
Carlsberg, for example, is already the official beer of the England team, which might give it at least a bit of a head start. 'We have access to England players and merchandise for photocalls, media briefings and meet and greets with journalists and consumers,' explains Lisa Jedan, associate director at the company's agency, Ketchum.
But other Euro 2004 official partners also have an existing relationship with the game: Canon sponsored the Champions League for six seasons to 2000, and the World Cup for 20 years from 1978, while Hyundai and T-Mobile have a similar sponsorship deals for the 2006 World Cup. And McDonald's has been involved in a grassroots football programme in the UK for some time.
Among the list of household names, BenQ sticks out like a novice member of a flat back four. And that is the point of the sponsorship, says Edelman associate director Paul Kiernan. The last of the official sponsors to take its place, the tech firm simply wants to raise its profile (see box).
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Consumer tech manufacturer JVC is alone at Euro 2004 in handling PR in-house. Its target audience of male 18 to 40-year-olds is a good fit with football and, in addition to its usual media relations strategy of getting gadget magazines like Stuff on side, JVC is also targeting slightly more unfamiliar territory, with promotions in Maxim and a live event in London with footie mag FourFourTwo for the England-Switzerland game.
No sponsor appears worried about so many big brands diluting individual messages. 'The chosen official partners don't compete,' says Sarah Scales, co-founder of T-Mobile's agency Brands2Life. T-Mobile will offer exclusive football-themed ringtones, video highlights (30 seconds of near-live video news for each ten minutes played), scores and stats with full-colour pictures and SMS/MMS alerts to customers. Editorial coverage already includes the Daily Mirror, The Guardian, The Times and The Business, as well as marketing and mobile trade publications.
Ptarmigan senior consultant Cat Saycell says the sponsorship 'will help to shift perceptions of the Hyundai brand from being the maker of inexpensive "bread and butter" cars to highly desirable vehicles'. Ptarmigan took broadsheet and tabloid travel and consumer journalists from Madrid to Faro in Hyundai Santa Fe and Coupe models to watch England's friendly game against Portugal in February. 'The tournament itself provides only a small window of opportunity time-wise, so it was important to also maximise the sponsorship throughout the run-up,' Saycell explains. The agency used Chelsea and England player Frank Lampard to launch Hyundai's Goodwill Ball, a giant football which tours the country gathering messages of support from fans before heading off with the England team to Lisbon, and secured coverage in The Sun, the Sunday Mirror, BBC Six O'clock News, and on Sky Sports, ITV1's On the Ball, Radio 5 Live, Talk Sport, BBC Radio London, and Match magazine.
By contrast, some sponsors are adopting a more defensive pose. Big Group, which is handling Mastercard's campaign, says the client will not allow it to divulge any PR plans in advance - despite the client's already high profile in TV advertising for the tournament.
Whatever tactics PROs decide to use, the rewards are there. Usage of T-Mobile services increased by 40 per cent during the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea while an extra 5.5 million pints of Carlsberg were sold during that tournament, with sales in the final week up 128 per cent.
A European football championship may not have quite that global cache, but sponsors are well aware it is unlikely to be far off.
Plans: to raise the profile of the brand by targeting male GQ and Esquire readers and women who watch international football events.
The campaign will appeal to 'trendsetters and experience-seekers' in the lifestyle, digital and business - rather than sport - media. 'Sharing the enjoyment' will be Edelman's message for BenQ, with live screenings of matches at venues across Europe.
There will also be a dedicated micro site for the brand at www.euro2004.com, with a lighthearted alternative view of the tournament featuring elements such as travel and 'soccer widows', updated daily by GQ.
Plans: to highlight the link between sport and photo-graphy in a bid to position Canon as a global leader in digital imaging. A Canon FanFoto gallery mini site has been set up at www.euro2004.com to involve amateur snappers in the sponsorship. This links with the client's 'You Can' advertising message, the idea being the fulfilment of personal creative potential through digital photography. Nelson Bostock is targeting youth and style publications across Europe plus sports and camera titles.
The Canon Golden Ticket competition, running with Men's Health in France, Germany, Italy, the UK and Portugal, allows winners to attend every Euro2004 match their team plays.
Plans: to maximise sales of Carlsberg lager this summer. Ketchum and the in-house team are targeting both a consumer audience of 18 to 35-year-old sports fans around the tagline 'Your Country Needs You', and the trade (publicans, licensees and grocers) with the message 'Serve Your Country'.
PR activity will include trade briefings, case studies of retailers using in-outlet promotions, an information pack for the trade with advice on how to make the most of live sport in pubs, a photocall with England players and hospitality for the press at the England versus France group match.
Last August, Carling took over sponsorship of the League Cup, sponsored for the previous five years by beer brand Worthington. The campaign emphasis was on Carling's status as a premium brand, positioning it as a 'fan' of football rather than a company piggybacking on the game's mass appeal.
Cheesy photo opportunities involving club mascots were outlawed in favour of stylish monochrome shots of players, often at grounds.
Interviews were set up with up-and-coming youngsters such as Jermaine Defoe and old stagers like Teddy Sheringham in The Sun and Daily Mirror. Hill & Knowlton concentrated on ticket giveaway promotions in relevant local papers.
A competition with the Daily Star saw one fan phoning in before midday to win, then getting driven by taxi after work with three friends to a Carling Cup match.
Men's magazines such as Loaded, Maxim, Jack and Front were presented with a mini fridge which the H&K team kept stocked with Carling beer during the competition. In the event, Bolton Wanderers and Middlesbrough contested the final.
Although Carling will not disclose sales figures, H&K says attendances at Carling Cup matches were up eight per cent on the previous year's competition.
The League Cup had faced criticism for several seasons as the poor relation of the premier domestic competition, the FA Cup, with bigger clubs such as Manchester United fielding weakened teams to suggest a certain indifference to the competition. While that may have remained the case, there was some praise from journalists.
One article in the London Evening Standard was headlined 'No brewer's droop for Carling Cup'. Former footballer Rodney Marsh, in the Daily Star, wrote that the 'Carling Cup has a nice ring to it'.
The comment of Middlesbrough's Brazilian star Juninho that the Carling Cup was as important to him as the World Cup was picked up in most nationals.


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In 1995, at the age of twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed found herself the very poster child of lost: from her mother, lost to cancer, from her marriage, lost by her infidelity, from her life, lost to sex and drugs. An orphan in every sense of the word, her life was a shambles. In this no-holds-barred memoir, Wild recounts how Strayed found herself again somewhere along eleven-hundred miles of the Pacific Crest Trail between the Mojave Desert, through California and Oregon, to Washington State.
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Hardtail wrote:Well,,, you know even YellowStone has access to it's interior, trails throughout, Snowmobiles too, so this blocking the airboats in the Everglades National Park is some connection we don't know, some how it jumped into law without the public even knowing what is going on, this is a surprise to us, unless I missed something, seem the Airboat Association would have known something, this must have been the best kept secret in recent history. We the People are no longer in control. The Government is all about CONTROL. and being in control Of The People. Our Constitutional Rights are violated here and left unchecked it will continue until no freedom exists. SO lets all sell our airboats while they have some value or lets put up a fight. It is all or soon to be nothing!!!!!!!!!
Yellowstone is a good example of how they have screwed the sportsmen, you are correct they have trails all thru Yellowstone for foot hiking, very little for horses and they stopped letting you ride a snowmobile unless your in a guided group and on trail, limited number of those as well because of noise, back in 85 you just rented one in west Yellowstone and had at it, times are changing for the worse even in Yosemite this is last year for horse back riding in the valley by concessions that have done it for years too much pollution they say from manure. The list goes on jeep trails in the Smokey mnt Nation Park, we really have limited places to run in Florida if you look at all the counties & cities that have outright bans or curfews. Every month KRVSA is meeting with FWC or someone trying to maintain our rights to ride Kissimmee and that right came because KRVSA sued and won in 85 or you would not be riding Gardner Marsh this weekend.
Join a club and be active is first step to getting more of a voice with our government, at KRVSA meeting last night we talked about this as most of the active members we all are AARP card carrying gray hairs so get our youth involved, same thing for most clubs be it turkey foundation, Elks club or even the Boy Scouts. Not going fix it asap but it is best weapon we have is to truly unite and participate being a member of a club is not the same things as being active in the club. All our clubs need help as remember even the FAA is 100% volunteer origination just like all the airboat clubs in FLorida, heck PETA has huge paid staff same as most of the National tree hugging clubs.


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Evening @ the Barn event - prior to the Festival
qpdoll posted a topic in General DiscussionI'm coming in from out of town on the 9th and was wondering if anyone would like to go as a group to the Hollywood Heritage event the night before the Festival? I will have to find where "the Barn" is in relation to where I am staying, but if there are takers we could meet at the Hollywood Roosevelt and share a cab there and back. Thoughts? Evening @ the Barn: The Search for Scarlett Hollywood Heritage will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the immortal film "Gone With The Wind" at our next Evening @ the Barn on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:30PM. Steve Wilson, Curator of Film, Harry Ransom Center, the University of Texas at Austin will discuss the casting process for the film in a presentation entitled "The Search for Scarlett". Accompanying the talk, he will be showing rarely seen film clips from the Harry Ransom Center's Selznick Collection of the Scarlett O'Hara screen tests themselves. Actress Marsha Hunt, who was considered for the role of Melanie, will also be on hand to share memories of testing for that coveted part. In addition, Daniel Selznick, son of the film's Producer, David O. Selznick, will give us some insight into the film's legacy. The museum is planning to display some unique memorabilia related to the film in its main gallery. This is a must-attend event for the many fans of this beloved classic!
Autograph Opportunity?
qpdoll replied to qpdoll's topic in Questions and ConcernsThanks! Rather than bring around photos I will be bringing an autograph book and hoping for the best!
Plotting my schedule...
qpdoll replied to qpdoll's topic in Questions and ConcernsThank you so much for the information everyone!! I purchased a Classic pass. I had no idea about the attendants giving out numbers, so that was great info, as well it seems about 45 mins to 1 hr if it is a popular event is plenty of time. The times that were giving me most concern was Friday's schedule. Because my movie locations tour starts at 1:30 pm, then I would like to attend the Paper Moon but not if it interferes with my #1 - Blazing Saddles and Mel Brooks! But it seems as though they are in the same building (Chinese Imax and Chinese Multiplex 1) so it may not be that big of a problem. Paper Moon ends at 8 and Blazing Saddles starts at 9. I haven't heard back from anyone regarding an autograph opportunity other than what I read about some personalities having book signings, but I did read something about getting autographs on a thread here basically saying how to do it respectfully and not intrusively. I don't know how much success people have had in the past, but I'm taking an autograph book and a few pens and keeping my fingers crossed. I was able to get an extra pass for the tour, and intend to give it to someone who wasn't able to get one!
Plotting my schedule...
qpdoll posted a topic in Questions and ConcernsI am planning out my time at the festival and I noticed that some venues are quite some distance from each other. About how much time should I arrive at the venue prior to the show/discussion to ensure I will get in? I was lucky to score a couple of passes to the TCM movie locations tour as well - really, does this get any better???
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qpdoll replied to RhondaNY's topic in General DiscussionReceived mine today... the Countdown is On!!!
Autograph Opportunity?
qpdoll posted a topic in Questions and ConcernsThis will be my first festival and I'm a bit of an autograph collector. I purchased a Classic Pass. Even though I won't be able to attend the VIP or red carpet events, do you think there would be an opportunity for having the guest stars sign a photo?
Sharing Accommodation/Hotel for 2014 Festival?
qpdoll replied to qpdoll's topic in Questions and ConcernsHi Rachel. I still have a booking at the Comfort Inn near the Walk of Fame, but I will be canceling it shortly. I was able to book a **** closer to the festival through airbnb site. Not sure how to send you a private message with the details through this board so if you know how to do it feel free to message me. It saves me approx $400 difference from the hotel booking. This is my first festival so would appreciate the company in the apartment.
Sharing Accommodation/Hotel for 2014 Festival?
qpdoll replied to qpdoll's topic in Questions and ConcernsThanks so much, I was able to book a hotel but I will definitely look into apartment sharing!
Sharing Accommodation/Hotel for 2014 Festival?
qpdoll posted a topic in Questions and ConcernsI am planning to attend the festival for the first time this year and was wondering if any of the regular festival goers are willing to share accommodations near the festival to save $?
Question about Road to Hollywood 2013
qpdoll posted a topic in Information, Please!I would like to find out more information about TCM's road trip festivals for 2013. I'm not able to attend the main festival this April and live in Canada, but I do have a place in the Phoenix area so would like to find out if the schedule has been made yet for 2013. Can't seem to find out any info on the website. Can someone answer or redirect me? Thanks so much.


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We've compiled a list of all the major breweries in the Tucson metro area and divided them by location. Grab a designated driver and hit the road.
Northwest — Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Named for owners Todd and Erika Button, Button Brew House is Tucson's newest brewery, located within walking distance of Catalina Brewing. Todd Button is a perfectionist when it comes to making beer, so expect some high quality pints during your visit. Button Brew House has both indoor and outdoor seating and is open seven days a week.
Access the full article by clicking on the link below:
Source: http://tucson.com/tucson-ale-trail-all-the-craft-beer-breweries-you-need/collection_49a2587e-b44a-11e7-bf24-9b9ddc125469.html#13


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July 2015 Actions Concerning Solar and Net Metering in MA — Write Governor Baker and State Legislators in July to call for lifting the Net Metering Cap on Solar and call a halt to new gas pipeline infrastructure – See Actions to Take.
Defending Renewable Energy, Solar and Community Shared Solar through Legislation: On June 2, 2015 at the Statehouse in Boston the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy will be holding a public hearing starting at 1:00 P. M. in Gardner Auditorium on bills related to solar energy and net metering. For more details and the bills that will be covered in this hearing see Solar Hearings June 2015
Berkshire Gas asks for more fossil fuels/gas in the future: On June 11, 2015 the MA Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will hold a hearing at the Greenfield Middle School in Greenfield on a petition by Berkshire Gas to sign a contract with Tennessee Gas Pipeline's NED project to receive 36,000 dekatherms per day of gas through the proposed Kinder Morgan/TGP NED project. This and other petitions to the DPU help set up continuing use of fossils fuels (natural gas) well into the future. See Docket 15-48 – DPU (http://web1.env.state.ma.us/DPU/FileRoom/dockets/bynumber). Enter 15-48 in DPU dockets by number to see comments and original Berkshire Gas petition.
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AVG AntiVirus FREE 17.2.3008
Ever Vigilant
As it happened, today I stumbled across another free anti-virus software. I immediately thought I was in luck. Imagine finding more and installing them all. I would have the most well protected PC ever and free of charge!
While this is not exactly the best solution, looking at the free edition of AVG Antivirus, you will realize that although its functions are limited, they could very well complement the ones of avast!'s free anti-virus. Either way, it never hurts to have more than one anti-virus software installed, right? Except maybe if you're worried about overall performance. Yeah... that's probably not the best idea. Still, do you care to discover what AVG is offering us for free? Step right in then!
The Holy Trinity of Internet Security
Starting up you will see some friendly large buttons that refer to each available feature that AVG AntiVirus FREE contains. You may click on "Scan now" to immediately begin a scan, or you can click on the cogwheel icon to create a more specialized type of scan. Once there you can create a scheduled scan that can run repeatedly by hour date or at start-up. This free version only allows the existence of one schedule, but you rarely need more than one if you're a regular user. The scan can also be customized to search for tracking cookies, root-kits and even old threats that pose no problem to modern operating systems (because who knows). Of course you may also scan specific folders or individual files if you wish and you can also adjust a scan speed slider to influence the scan speed (and how many computer resources it consumes). This last feature can be used even during a scan.
Web Browsing Protection offers on feature in the free version. That is the LinkScanner Surf-Shield. Long name, I know. This basically deals with keeping you away from dangerous sites. You can turn it off if you wish, but that's it in regards to configuration.
The most interesting feature of AVG AntiVirus FREE is most definitely the Identity Protection. Although the name does imply something else, this is essentially a real time protection for your computer. It monitors all active processes and if anything steps out of the line it is immediately caught and brought to your attention. From there you can decide what to do with it, similar to a threat found during a virus scan. That is you can delete it or save it in the virus vault.
The last feature is the Email Scanner. If you use an e-mail client then every message that it receives will be scanned upon arrival. You can even instruct it to scan outgoing messages if you're sending questionable content.
- Antivirus - highly customizable and versatile
- Scheduled scans - You can set up a recurring scan.
- Web Protection - blocks malicious web addresses
- Real time protection - It monitors active process and kills any that misbehave.
- E-mail protection - scans incoming and outgoing e-mail messages
I feel most safe knowing that Identity Protection and Email Scanner are hard at work while I can surf the web download and install stuff without a care in the world.
- Real time protection in a free package
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- Adjustable scan speed
- Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, or so they say. There is actually nothing wrong with this package besides not getting everything.
AVG AntiVirus FREE is a wonderful package. I might just fall in love with it and upgrade to the PRO version.
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AJ French Press by Stelton
Designed by Arne Jacobsen
This Cylinda-line French press combines the traditional method of brewing coffee with modern Arne Jacobsen design. The unique 8 cup canister is double-walled to retain heat so once the coffee has infused and the plunger is depressed, the temperature is ideal for the perfect brew and taste every time. The plunger and the canister separate easily for cleaning.
Height: 12 cm
Width: 24 cm
18/8 stainless steel
enamel colour
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Found 7 results[ Author] Title Type Year
Filters: Author is Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) Research Group [Clear All Filters]
"AREDS Update II: Mortality and Nutritional Risk Factors", in American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 2003.
"A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trial of High-Dose Supplementation with Vitamins C and E, Beta Carotene, and Zinc for Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Vision Loss. Age-Related Eye Disease Study Report No. 8", Archives of Ophthalmology, vol. 119, no. 10, pp. 1417-1436, 2001.
"Risk Factors Associated with Age-Related Nuclear and Cortical Cataract - A Case-Control Study in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study. AREDS Report No. 5", Ophthalmology, vol. 108, pp. 1400-1408, 2001.
"The Age-Related Eye Disease Study: A Clinical Trial of Zinc and Antioxidants-Age-Related Eye Disease Study Report No. 2", J Nutrition, vol. 130, p. 1516S-19S, 2000.
"Baseline Nutritional Status of AREDS Participants, Poster Presentation by AREDS Participants", Experimental Biology, 1999.
"Design Implications. AREDS Report No. 1", Control Clin Trials, vol. 20, no. 6, pp. 573-600, 1999.


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Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure to bypass a blocked artery of the heart. It involves incising a small part of a blood vessel (most commonly a vein from the leg) and using it as a graft (piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically). The procedure is indicated for the treatment of narrowing and blockages in the coronary arteries, which can lead to serious complications if left untreated. With on-pump surgery, the heart is stopped temporarily from beating and connected to a cardiopulmonary bypass machine (an artificial circulation system that functions similar to the heart and the lungs) during the surgery.
During a CABG procedure, the blood is first diverted into the cardiopulmonary bypass machine and the heart is stopped from beating by injecting a cold solution. Your doctor will harvest a piece of blood vessel from the leg to construct a bypass by sewing one end of the harvested vein graft to a small opening made in the aorta (largest artery in the body), and the other end of the vein to an opening made in the coronary artery just below the block. After the bypass graft is established, blood flow through the bypass machine is disconnected and circulation will be restarted through the heart. The tubes to the machine are removed and a pacemaker (a small device to help control abnormal heart rhythm) may be attached initially, during the recovery period.
Like all surgical procedures, on-pump CABG may involve complications which include bleeding, stroke, kidney or liver failure.
NMC Heartcare provides specialized and experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeons and the best available quality treatments. For further information regarding On-pump CABG, please contact NMC Heartcare.
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Recently I got a lamb. It was a girl.
Ruby is only a few days old and lives inside at the moment, because she might wander away.
When she is bigger she will live up at the calf pen with the calves.
Sometimes Ruby wears a nappy to keep the house clean.
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"Wine is best appreciated when consumed with good food. We make wines we love to drink and show them with fresh, delicious, organically and sustainably grown food." — Mac McQuown
EDGE is unique: a private club that regularly hosts non-members; a splendid setting that showcases world-class wines with equivalent fine dining experiences; the culinary center for our Collectors Cellar members; a tasting salon; an exciting event space. On every occasion, hospitality at EDGE feels like coming home.
At once quaint and chic, EDGE reveals a stylish contemporary setting in a Victorian home near the Sonoma plaza. The dining room seats 34 and EDGE presents a variety of culinary offerings for both Collectors and non-members.
Here the talents of farmer, winemaker, and chef converge. Stone Edge Farm's organic bounty is paired with our wines in seasonal menus crafted by John McReynolds, culinary director, Mike Emanuel, estate chef, and Fiorella Butron, executive chef.
John wrote The Stone Edge Farm Cookbook, winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals "Book of the Year" and "Julia Child First Book" awards in 2013. A worthy sequel, The Stone Edge Farm Kitchen Larder Cookbook, was co-authored by John, Mike, and Fiorella, and published in March 2019.
Fiorella Butron is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Lima, Peru. She worked at The Four Seasons in Palm Beach and Maui, the Wailea Beach Marriott, and Jay Bistro in Fort Collins, and explored food in Europe, Southeast Asia, and India.
John McReynolds attended the California Culinary Academy on a Julia and Paul Child-sponsored scholarship, and cooked professionally at a Colorado dude ranch, Norwegian fjord, French restaurant in Germany, Mediterranean yacht, and George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. He was co-owner and founding chef of Café La Haye in Sonoma.
Mike Emanuel graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, worked for several years at Chez Panisse and as a chef and caterer for private clients, and traveled in Europe, Vietnam, and Mexico to experience cuisines.


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Silicone has gained notoriety in the culinary world for its nonstick properties and resistance to deformation and degradation under both high and low temperatures. As such, it is used for many products including cooking utensils, pot holders, and all sorts of bakeware. These silicone products are made through a process that requires physical molds and curing time, but what if you wanted surface properties similar to silicone applied to an existing product? Bercen has developed a solution for just that. EcoArmour RC is a food safe, functional coating that can be applied in a variety of ways to numerous surfaces, improving water and oil resistance and imparting robustness to a wide range of thermal conditions.
EcoArmour RC was developed out of a need for a silicone alternative that could withstand extreme heat and cold while maintaining a very low surface tension necessary for the resistance to fluids. While EcoArmour RC certainly meets those needs, it also has many favorable qualities that make it an attractive solution for several applications. Not only is Bercen's EcoArmour RC resilient to temperature extremes, it also allows for the easy release of baked goods, whether they be fresh out of the oven or left in the freezer overnight. As it has been tailored to the food services industry, EcoArmour RC is food safe and compliant with FDA regulations on coatings that contact all types of food, including wet, oily, and dry foods. Combined with its favorably low 30-minute Cobb value, it also delivers water resistance, making it an ideal functional coating for food packaging.
The performance of EcoArmour RC is impressive on its own, but the ease and versatility of application options are equally notable. The low viscosity coating can be applied via several processes such as rod or air knife coaters, size press, water box, and certain printing methods given adequate drying. Where higher viscosities are desired, alkali swellable thickeners can be incorporated at a neutral pH to achieve optimal runnability. Furthermore, EcoArmour RC is eco-friendly, formulated from recycled polymers to make it completely recyclable and repulpable, and ensuring that treated paper products are not destined for the landfill.
With silicone-like properties and the flexibility of application techniques, Bercen's EcoArmour RC is an ideal food safe, functional coating with many uses. From take-out food containers to produce crates to fish and poultry containers, EcoArmour RC does it all. Its resistance to water and oil, resilience in extreme heat and cold, and ability to release foods at those temperatures make it not only an excellent alternative to silicon coatings, but a high quality replacement for paraffin wax and polyethylene coatings as well.
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Hari Studios focuses on each person individually. It is about quality not quantity. Individuals interested in attending a class must pre register due to limited space.
Kundalini yoga, known as the yoga of awareness, is a fast and effective way to clear the mind, energize the body, and uplift the spirit. Kundalini yoga classes use rhythmic movements in conjunction with deep stretches, breathing techniques, meditation, and mantras. Individuals see and feel the results quickly, feeling energized, relaxed, and uplifted after each class.
Benefits include:
•Builds core strength
•Increases flexibility in mind and body
•Strengthens the nervous system and immune system
•Creates mental and emotional balance
•Deepens self-awareness
•Facilitates personal growth and transformation
Kundalini Yoga is much more than just a system of physical exercises. It is a dynamic, powerful tool for expanding awareness.
Kundalini Yoga is probably the most formalized style of yoga currently taught throughout the world. In any class, anywhere in the world, you can expect it to include six major components: 1) tuning-in with the Adi Mantra, 2) pranayama or warm-up, 3) kriya, 4) relaxation, 5) meditation and 6) close with the blessing song, "May the Long Time Sun Shine upon You".
Learning and Teaching at the Center
An authentic teacher or Guru doesn't give you the answers, but shows you how to get them for yourself. That is why Kundalini Yoga works. It is a natural process of learning to heal you through awareness. Yogi Bhajan taught the yogic technology, and it is designed for students to initiate themselves.
In Kundalini Yoga, there aren't supposed to be teachers or gurus who keep their students following a carrot on a stick. Life doesn't set us up for failure. The universe provides all the tools and resources needed to accomplish our tasks. We just need to stay conscious and observe.
Through our practices, we become aware, and in those moments of awareness we are healed. These moments don't happen every day. But even one day like this out of forty is worth it because healing requires momentum. In this moments of awareness, we also learn to react differently; this too is a kind of healing. You become a little more you. You are happier and a little more self-empowered.
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Aiming to challenge certain modern-day perceptions,Rashed Ahmed Al-Araifi puts an innovative spin on narrative art with sketches and paintings inspired by contemporary issues. FACT's Shabana Adam sits down with the Bahraini artist to learn more about his unorthodox approach and how architecture and the social sciences play a big role in his artwork.
In all of our time in the GCC, we've come across some truly exceptional artists. However, nothing could've prepared us for the chills and "wow" moment when we first saw Rashed Ahmed Al-Araifi's work.It's far from the traditional. Rashed, who recently returned from studying in London where he completed a degree in architecture, is not your typical artist. His admiration for the social sciences and solving socio-political, cultural, and in some cases, random issues, through art and design are the ideas often discussed in his work. From humanitarian matters, to emotional subjects of the human heart; themes of love, time, and death can be evident.
These topics also act as the ultimate creative drive for Rashed, providing a deeper context for him to soak up new knowledge and translate his perspectives into an interesting visual. "What's good about architecture and what I admire about the profession is that it encompasses all the sciences," he says. "Like sociology, politics, economics, and you're exposed to anthropology too, not just the design aspects, and that's what I like about the creative industry." He describes himself as, simply, an artistic nomad who shares his opinions visually. Rashed believes in the power of narrative and tries to use his art as a catalyst to add value to modern-day issues.
"I'm a nomad, a man of the desert, a wanderer," he says. "Being exposed to contemporary art at such a young age enabled me to find and adapt my own technique. In my opinion, art should have a function and what better function than education," Rashed adds.
His latest series, pictured on these very pages, and on the magazine's front cover, is titled Visual Da'awa, and it's a fine example of his vision of using art to educate people about certain social, cultural, and religious issues, amongst other things. "The pieces from the Visual Da'awa series are basically a translation of particular verses in the Quran," Rashed tells us. "I try to give a sense of dynamism to the verse because it has so much depth and so many layers, and it could be read in so many different ways. At some point I would like to make a children's book so I'd educate people with simple visuals like these and show them just how rich the religion of Islam is," he says. For anyone viewing Rashed's work for the first time, the Visual Da'awa series may just be the furthest thing from simple. But, for Rashed, having 3,636 verses to reference means his work is open to interpretation for both young people and more artistically mature viewers too. "You're exposed to so many different levels of audiences but in a way I try to make a universal artistic translation," he says. "I sometimes do work like a six-year-old by, simply, translating thoughts into visuals – that's my equation."
Rashed zones in on a particular issue, finds the missing variable, and then offers a new translation on that subject. The missing variable is, often, whatever he believes is lacking from the topic in question. "When it came to the Visual Da'awa series, I saw a missing variable in explaining a verse from the Quran through imagery," he explains. "People have seen so much of the traditional styles of calligraphy, for example. My art presents them with something more unorthodox, but, also, it's not just about translating a verse, it's a mix of realism, proportion and beauty."
Take the artwork titled Visual Da'awa: Path, which took nine hours straight to complete. This image is a translation of one line – Ihdinas-Siratal Musta-qeem (guide us to the straight path) – from Surah Al-Fatihah. "As a Muslim, I read that verse everyday, five times a day, so it rings in the heart," Rashed shares. "That line in particular was a very significant turning point in terms of my Visual Da'awa series. It's a very simple line, composed of very simple words that anyone can understand, but at the same time it has many different layers that give it a sense of richness," he continues. "It's powerful and surreal and its translation to a visual shows the head of a young person reflecting on himself, forecasting the future, and begging God to keep him on the straight path until he's an old man."
As someone who is just as much the architect as he is an artist, sometimes it can be challenging for Rashed to find the balance between linear drawings and emotional portrayal."When it comes to the actual expression, I believe in the holiness of the art," he says. "That translation is not linear because it comes from the heart and I try to deliver work in its purest form, with visual responses that reveal my opinions, perceptions, and experiences of the world we navigate through."
After being exposed to art his whole life –Rashed's father is a noted interior designer and his uncle is none other than the master of art himself, Rashid Al-Oraifi – it's fascinating to learn that Rashed himself started drawing as just a hobby, with his biggest interest being Japanese animation. Now, most of his work is conceptual, with a main focus of trying to bridge functionality and narrative, and building upon that foundation whilst maintaining an innovative artistic expression. Unlike many mainstream talents, Rashed doesn't look to other artists for inspiration.
Instead, he values the work of anthropologists, sociologists, leaders, economists and even the study of semiotics, specifically how to relate sound and imagery, to develop his work. Why? Because, it's all about context. "I appreciate all art, but sometimes there's not enough to take in," he says. "I need to be a sponge, that's why people like Imam Al-Ghazali and Ibn Al-Haytham are the people whose literature and hypothesis I look to for inspiration."Rashed projects his stream of opinions through architecture, painting, sketching, and other creative pursuits. His problemsolving skills, eye for connotation, and ability to translate opinions through visuals are all the things that keep his unique artistic flair alive.
"The main goal is to challenge the viewer and tell their mind to think," he explains. "This kind of art will have challenges at first but I think it will pave the way for a more dynamic audience and new contemporary artists to come forward." We've got just one question: How did the Visual Da'awa series challenge you? ✤


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Watch your tongue
Since 2014-09-24
Nouman Ali Khan explains that the ability to speak is a blessing from Allah. In Surah Al-Hujuraat, Allah gives us the guidelines by which we should use our tongues. It is a command from our Lord that we do not violate the rights of others when it comes to speech.


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I know, I know, been there done that... How many times am I supposed to see someone claim they are an unschooler but NOT an unparent????
I honestly believe that people who say this are NOT unschoolers! In order for someone to say this they must have some preconceived notion about how unschoolers parent in the first place.
From what I see unschoolers are very mindful parents. They are respectful parents. They work hard at parenting, well I sure do.
I have 4 very different, very individual children, to parent them blanketly and arbitrarily would cause them undo harm.
I have stated many times before that I parent my ass off and it's true, I can't sit down cause it hurts, no cushion there, LOL!
Really in order to unschool completely you must parent completely. Making arbitrary rules for the sake of convenience or trying to uphold some sort of notion you have about how kids should act and how you should parent is wrong in my opinion.
Kids are people and deserve to be treated as such,actually just yesterday Jared asked me if kids were people, what a question from a 5 year old.
I will tell you it is pretty damn easy to sit high and mighty and make rules and punishments and take away *privileges* and make up bedtimes and cut out video games and whatever else parents do to make their kids obey.
To truly parent in the spirit of your children takes a huge paradigm shift away from authoritarian and move towards respect and partnership. It is beneficial to parent individually and not make up stupid rules for everyone to follow and punishments when they don't.
It makes so much more sense to discuss things and find the root of the issue or behaviour and to LISTEN to your child.
Today for Show and Tell, I've brought a tiny marvel of nature: a single snowflake. I think we might all learn a lesson from how this utterly unique and exquisite crystal turns into an ordinary, boring molecule of water, just like every other one, when you bring it in the classroom. And now, while the analogy sinks in, I'll be leaving you drips and going outside." ~ Calvin, from Calvin & Hobbes
Monday, September 24, 2007
"Unparenting" revisted
Posted by Stephanie at 2:36 AM
Labels: parenting, respect, Unschooling
2 comments:
- Stephanie said...
It's so fun to visit other unschooler's blogs, and read your sentiments, or things your wrote about not too long ago!
Expressed differently, of course.
Blogs are a wonderful, wonderful thing!
Here's to mindful parenting!
- piscesgrrl said...
Here, Here!
Or should I say Hear, Hear!
Which is what I wish more parents would do.
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I try to use Powershell whenever I can. It's been a huge step in the right direction for Microsoft, and it's made a lot of sysadmins feel more comfortable managing and automating larger environments. So, when our UCS vendor told me about the Powershell module that Cisco provides to manage UCS, I was practically salivating.
Cisco provides the kit free of charge to Cisco.com members, and installing it is just a matter of copying the module files to your modules folder and firing up Powershell (an import-module command in your profile will also do the trick).
Once installed, simply run
connect-ucs <hostname/IP>
After inputting your credentials at the prompt, you're good to go. You can also put
$username =
$pass = | convertTo-securestring -asplaintext -force
$cred = New-object System.Management.Automation.PSCredential($username, $pass)
connect-ucs <hostname/IP> $cred
in your profile to set that up every time you open Powershell.
Powershell makes it trivial to find information about your architecture without messing with the well-designed-but-still-Java UCS Manager, and if you need to configure a lot of things on the fly, there's a wealth of configuration cmdlets to get you started.
Here's Cisco's cheat sheet for those interested.


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Gellack Romantic Pink 320
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Description, Sizing and Details
A new generation of nail polish that cures under an LED lamp, resulting in a polish that lasts for 2 # 3 weeks. Depend GelLack is a revolutionary new product that is easier to apply than normal nail polish. The GelLack surface is extremely durable, with a high gloss and colour reproduction that you have never seen before. There is no need to file the nail surface and risk damaging the natural nail before you apply GelLack. Your nails are protected and the natural nail quality is improved under the GelLack. When you have completed the last step in applying the polish, the GelLack surface is perfectly dry. You can touch it, and it will withstand impact. You are simply "Ready to Go"!
This item is for final sale and not eligible for return. See our returns policy for details.
The price is the RRP provided to us by our supplier. This price does not reflect our own normal price as we do not usually sell at the RRP. The product may also not be sold in New Zealand at this RRP.


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Five incredible things you will experience on a Raw Forever Young adventure
Five incredible things you will experience on a Raw Forever Young adventure
- Relaxation. Enjoy total immersion in the peaceful environments we visit without a jam-packed itinerary. This trip is all about reconnecting
with nature and yourself and enjoying the best of what North Sumatra has to offer without the expectation of excessive physical exertion. Enjoy
leisurely strolls and short bursts of energy followed by traditional massages and tranquil river environments. There is no pressure to over-exert
yourself on this adventure and we take things at your pace.
- Connection to wildlife. You will experience authentic and powerful animal connections as you witness wildlife in its natural habitat
and bathe elephants in a river. Once you experience a powerful animal connection you will be more invested in what is happening to them in the
wild and become an advocate to help protect them. Witnessing wildlife in its' natural environment for the first time is life-changing.
- Connection to people. Guests often come with the intention of witnessing and connecting to wildlife but they leave with a strong connection
to the local people in the communities we visit, including with Raw's local guides. We use only the best, most experienced and knowledgeable local
guides who will bend over backwards to ensure you have the best experience possible. You will leave with more than photos; you will gain true friendships.
You will witness directly, the impact your dollar has on these forest edge communities and leave feeling satisfied you have contributed to their
- Choice. A lot of our itinerary is up to you. The focus is on taking our time, absorbing the culture and scenery and making new friends.
We will explore at our leisure and having the flexibility to choose much of our itinerary means you are more likely to have genuine experiences.
- Fun. As your wildlife leader I can guarantee you will have lots of fun. I have years of experience working with our local guides and
in these communities and I know where to take you to have the most authentic and moving experiences. Often, I take guests on special outings within
the communities that aren't on the itinerary and these are often the moments they treasure as they are unexpected and genuine.
There are limited places left on my October 2017 Forever Young adventure You
don't need to be a mature traveller to join us, just have the desire to chill out, relax and experience the beauty of North Sumatra.
I look forward to hosting you soon.
Love Amy x
Contact us now to reserve your spot!


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MURRAY HEAD: vocals, acoustic guitar, pianoGERRY CONWAY: drumsBOB WESTON: acoustic guitar, slide, electric guitarALUN DAVIES: acoustic guitar, backing vocalsJIM CREGAN: acoustic guitarBRUCE LYNCH: acoustic guitar, bassGLENN LEFLEUR: drumsBROTHER JAMES: congasCHILLI CHARLES: percussionP.J. CROTTY: tin whistleSUE LYNCH: backing vocalsANTHONY HEAD: backing vocalsPAMB KEEVIL: backing vocalsNICKY SOUTH: bassMICKY FINN: rhythm and electric guitarSIMON PHILLIPS: drumsCHARLES JANKLE: wurlitzerBILLY DAY: organBRIAM BROCKLEHURST: acoustic bassPETE THOMPSON: drumsTONY KAYE: pianoJOHN ALTMAN: clarinetANTHONY HEALEY: tromboneNOEL NORRIS: trumpetVICKY BROWN: backing vocalsLIZA STRIKE: backing vocalsMAURICE PERT: log drumsGRAHAM PRESKETT: mandolinANON: harmonium
1. Say it ain't so Joe2. Boy on the bridge3. Boats away4. When I'm yours5. Someone's rocking my dreamboat6. She's such a drag7. Never even thought8. Silence is a strong reply9. Don't forget him now10. You're so tasty


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Neighborhood: Downtown
757 Market St., 5F
San FranciscoCA
United States
Privy 5 Overview
Overlooking the best of downtown San Francisco is Seasons Bar and Lounge. You will love this place for its private setting with a homey feel. No wonder, this is the ultimate destination among local residents and tourists alike for their tete-a-tete. Stepping inside Seasons Bar and Lounge, you will be welcomed by a glowing fireplace and inviting plush seating. The ambiance is hyped up by a soft lighting that reflects on the bars wooden floors. Martinis are also great at this place. Have your own glass to keep you in the mood for a night of lively conversation accompanied by flavorful drinks.
TYPE: Hotel Bar, Lounge
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Wanna Go Out And Play In The Rain?
Do you remember when you were little and on a day like this, your mom gave you a little bar of soap and sent you out to play in the rain? Ummm, maybe I'm dating myself? As kids we thought this was the greatest thing! For shame, we don't see this anymore.
The sad part is that when I was a kid, we could have ever so much fun and it was all free. Today's kids can't have any fun until they have amassed a couple thousand dollars worth of tech toys. It's sad to watch these kids having a melt down because their smart phone ran out of minutes. Or because their ipod is not the newest version.
I read in the newspaper the other day how it costs up to $2000 just to go to your prom. Excuse me, but what is wrong with this picture? When I was a kid, we decorated the school gym and got a lovely gown (that covered most of our body). The boy would bring us a corsage, and if he did not have access to a car, we met at the gym. We had a fabulous time! Some of the parents hosted overnight parties so that we could party all night.
Our children today don't realize it, but they have been cheated out of a lot of good clean life. I understand that they have to keep up with all the new technology, but I believe they should have learned math before being allowed to bring their calculators to school. I think they should have learned how to spell and understand English before getting into phonetics. I think they should be taught the value of a moral dress code for school. There is plenty of personal time to get into the sexy movie star and music icon fashions.
Okay, time to get down off my band box. I'm not sure what got me started, but I'll move on to photos now. Some of the Mrs' rhododendron buds are opening so I thought I would get a few photos to share. As you can see, it's still raining here, but aren't these pretty?
Now it's time to give Tootsie her morning meds. After that, I'll decide whether I should take a nap now or later. I do have computer things to work on so maybe I'll do that for a while. Ahhhh, such a difficult decision! lol. Till tomorrow, Y'all have a fabulous day.
Hugs, Edna B.
3 comments:
- The Queen Jester said...
Well said! There are some amazing young people out there today but it scares me to see so many growing up with no idea of how to entertain themselves or problem solve.
- May 9, 2012 at 11:26 AM
- smiekeltje said...
You are right abot the things you said about the youth today. Don't get me wrong, there are still lots of fabulous young ones around, but times have changed and changed people too. There was a little inquiry on tv about cellphones used by the youth. They are almost completely lost if they don;t have their phone with them all the time! And even worse, lots of them check it every one or two minutes, to see if they have a message, or if there is a new tweet, or whatever. Scared to miss anything or be be shut out. That is a sad thing.
And we could spent time in our youth with reading, playing together(fantasy was stimulated by that), or drawing, or anything, that didn;t need a tech toy.
Different time!
I think yojgsters sometimes miss things, or don;t learn things because of the tech toys they are allowed to use already at school. Hmmm, I think I am getting old LOL!
Have a great time
- May 10, 2012 at 4:10 AM
- Nani said...
Sorry I've been so scarce this week, but doctors and road trips to see the doctors have owned my butt this week! (That and the pain-reliever-free surgery prep has made me crabby!)
Edna, I don't wish the rain on you, but you know I love your flora with raindrops photos! I love the picture of you and Bimbo Bear! I agree with you about the product mascots. They are so much fun! We had to have our pictures with both of the Mud Hens mascots at our wedding reception; it was as important a photo of the day as us feeding each other cake!
Going outside to use the phone is not a very smart smartphone! But in the world of "be careful what you wish for" You wanted a smartphone that gets along with "old folks" and having to go outside to use the phone is very old-school cell phone reception!
I love the moon pics! And enhancing the Man in the Moon's smile for the Mrs is not bad, it's sweet!
Beautiful shot of the dandelion! I remember those days…I am definitely part responsible for the dandelion groves in some parts of Michigan!! I was already part of a "stay in when it rains" generation, but we did crafts with minimal TV on when it rained. I totally agree with kids needing to learn the basics. Isn't that what happened with Y2K? We weren't sure if there'd be fireworks or a complete failure of the power grid because later programmers added to code without understanding what was there to begin with. You have to know the basics before you move ahead. If you don't know the math or the spelling (or how to use a dictionary), how do you know the calculator or spell check is right? We could share that band box on a nice corner somewhere! LOL
Have a wonderful day, my friend! I should be aback for coffee tomorrow all pain-relievered up and smiley again!! :)
Hugs, Nani
- May 10, 2012 at 9:30 AM


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Get your sunscreen ready. With airfare deals heating up, it's time to book your next vacation. Traveling is a great way to relax and rejuvenate but you can run into a few hiccups if you don't plan accordingly. This is where your handy dandy cell phone comes in. By downloading the right travel apps, you can ensure your trip goes smoothly.
Not sure what items to throw in your suitcase? It's okay, PackPoint has all the answers you need. Just tell them your destination, travel dates and what activities you have planned while you're out there. PackPoint then checks the forecast and provides a customized packing list so nothing essential gets left behind. It's the next best thing to having someone else do the packing for you.
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App in the Air
Dubbed as your "personal flight assistant", App in the Air is a flight tracker and airport guide all-in-one. The app helps you track your flight in four stages; Check-In, Boarding, Take-off and Landing and provides a timeline for each event. They'll even let you know if there's a flight change so you don't accidentally miss takeoff. If you have time to kill at the airport, check out the apps "Tips" section. This is where users share the airports best restaurants, how to get free Wi-Fi and other helpful tips.
Google Translate
Trying to make your way through a foreign country can be complicated when you don't speak the language. Never fear, Google Translate is here to save the day. You can translate words and phrases into over 100 different languages so you're pretty much covered no matter where you go. You're not limited to strictly typing in the text either. You can snap pictures, draw characters or speak into the app and they'll translate it for you.
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Mobile Passport
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Barry J. Sanders to Stanford official
Barry J. Sanders made it official Saturday. The Heritage Hall running back announced his commitment to Stanford during the fourth quarter of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Sanders made the decision to commit to Stanford before Saturday, as The Oklahoman first reported Thursday. "I get a chance to play with the greatest student athletes in the world," Sanders said on NBC after putting on a Stanford hat. "They've been proven each year, and they've got a bright future." Sanders was the last of 14 prospects to commit to their respective colleges during Saturday's game. Sanders, who Rivals ranks as the eighth-best running back prospect in the country, had been considering Stanford, Oklahoma State, Alabama and Florida State. In recent weeks, Stanford and Oklahoma State had become his top two choices. One of the biggest factors in the decision, Heritage Hall coach Andy Bogert said in December, was Stanford's high academic standards. Sanders was still working towards getting qualified at the Pac-12 school. But Sanders told The Oklahoman in a telephone interview Thursday that he had met Stanford's requirements. Sanders' top two schools played on Jan. 2, with Oklahoma State beating Stanford 41-38 in overtime at the Fiesta Bowl. Sanders, who said last month he has 'bled orange for a long time,' struggled with the decision in large part because of his lifelong love for the Cowboys. His father, Barry Sanders, won the 1988 Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma State before going on to one of the greatest careers in NFL history. During his Heisman season, Sanders rushed for 2,850 yards and 42 touchdowns. In the NFL, he rushed for a career 15,269 yards and 99 touchdowns in 10 seasons — all with the Detroit Lions. He retired after the 1998 season and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. The younger Sanders rushed for 1,343 yards and added 27 total touchdowns during his senior season at Heritage Hall. The Chargers lost 14-7 to Cascia Hall in the Class 3A semifinals, when Sanders was held out of the end zone from the 1-yard line with under a minute left. OTHERS COMMITMENTS In addition to Sanders, thirteen other college football prospects committed to their schools at Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl. * QB Anthony Alford, Petal, Miss. (Southern Miss) * LB Keith Brown, Miami (Louisville) * DE Jonathan Bullard, Shelby, N.C. (Florida) * DB Deon Bush, Miami (Miami) * LB Nick Dawson, Charlotte, N.C. (Louisville) * DB Jordan Diggs, Cape Coral, Fla. (South Carolina) * DL Ellis McCarthy, Monrovia, Calif. (California) * DL Tyriq McCord, Tampa, Fla. (Miami) * LB Brian Nance, Euless, Texas (Baylor) * WR Jordan Payton, Westlake Village, Calif. (California) * DB Kevon Seymour, Pasadena, Calif. (USC) * LB Elijah Shumate, Ramsey, N.J. (Notre Dame) * DB Shaq Thompson, Sacramento, Calif. (California)


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The mission of Boys Hope Girls Hope is to help academically capable and motivated children-in-need to reach their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered homes, opportunities, and education through college.
In 1977, St. Louis career educator Paul Sheridan, SJ, founded Boys Hope Girls Hope to help promising students in need. Recognizing the importance of caring for the "whole person," his new program was accordingly holistic in scope. Children are cared for in non-institutional, family-style homes that recreate the family dynamic crucial to healthy development. "Scholars," as children are officially referred to upon admission to Boys Hope Girls Hope, are enrolled in college-preparatory programs in top-rated schools best suited to their needs. They are provided with counseling and matched with tutors for academic support and with mentors who share life experience and personal guidance. They participate in service learning together and in a broad range of extracurricular activities. They are provided with academic, financial, and psychological support throughout college.
Our vision is for all children to have the skills and support they need to graduate college and lead healthy, fulfilling lives. More than 95% of our scholars are first-generation college aspirants. College preparation begins the first day a child enters our programs, and we work to help youth realize that a college degree is in their reach. We strive to empower the children we serve to recognize their potential, imagine greater possibilities, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Boys Hope Girls Hope is now an international organization with affiliates in 15 major U.S. cities and three affiliates in Latin America. Our 15 U.S. affiliates are located in San Francisco, CA; Southern California (Irvine, CA); Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Baton Rouge, LA; New Orleans, LA; St. Louis, MO; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Baltimore, MD; and Brooklyn, NY. Our three Latin American affiliates are located in Monterrey, Mexico; Guatemala City, Guatemala; and Lima, Peru. We also have a strategic partnership with an organization in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2014, Boys Hope Girls Hope serves 1108 scholars, including 931 young people in the U.S. and 177 young people in Latin America.
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If you find PIN codes or gesture patterns too predictable to keep your phone secure, Ice Cream Sandwich has the ultimate solution: face unlock.
Face unlock utilizes your phone's front-facing camera to "recognize" your face. If anyone else looks into the camera, they will be denied access. Simple as that. Not only is this a nice option to have for everyday use, but I could imagine it being integrated into mobile security apps as well, ensuring that no one but you could get into your phone and see potentially sensitive data.Read More


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An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday, repeating until October 26, 2019
Star quilt with no Y seams or diamonds. Beautiful beginner's quilt. You can choose to construct your quilt from lap size to king size. This class is a three part series.


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Hidalgo (2004)
Hidalgo is the story of this horse and his man.
HidalgoDirector: Joe Johnston
Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Omar Sharif, Zuleikha Robinson, Saïd Taghmaoui, Louise Lombard, Adam Alexi-Malle, Peter Mensah, J.K. Simmons, Zuleikha Robinson
MPAA rating: PG-13
Studio: Disney
First date: 2004
US Release Date: 2004-03-05
"Ready when you are, brother." When Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen) talks to his horse, Hidalgo, the share a special understanding, a brotherhood if you will, that transcends their different backgrounds, experiences, and numbers of legs. The horse, a Spanish mustang Frank captured and trained as a wild colt, is unspeakably wise and patient, glorious and spirited. Above all, he is resilient and loyal. He has suffered the encroachment of humans into the West, and has found the one and only creature he might trust.
Hidalgo is the story of this horse and his man. Like his best friend on earth, Frank is smart, sturdy, and -- importantly -- mixed, half-white and half-Native. This grants him a perspective that stands him apart from most men. An erstwhile cavalry dispatch rider, he's haunted by nightmarish flashbacks of the massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890. He didn't quite witness it, having been sent on a dispatch run by an officer who didn't realize his deep and mystical connection with his kin, but he came back when some unknowable feeling drew him back, just in time to see the aftermath: bodies everywhere. In these flashbacks, which come together gradually, the camera tends to linger on Frank's face -- hardened, horrified, destroyed.
According to the film's briefly noted backstory, Frank quit the military (though what he was doing in it to begin with is not explained), and lit out, becoming an endurance rider extraordinaire. If you were so inclined, you might read this occupation as a metaphor for "running away," the sort of simultaneously pained and exhilarated effort undertaken by a troubled soul, at least in the movies. Still, Frank begins the film at a low point, after this series of victories: he's drinking, woe-is-meing, and doing tricks for Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Though his friend and fellow performer Annie Oakley (Elizabeth Berridge) encourages Frank to keep his chin up, he doesn't actually make a move until he's challenged by Sheikh Riyadh (Omar Sharif) to an amazing race -- over 3,000 miles of Saudi Arabian desert, the "Ocean of Fire."
As fast as you can say The Last Samurai, Frank is on a ship to the other side of the world, where he will redeem his honor or kill himself (and his horse) trying. Historically, the race has been a test for purebred Arabians, ridden by princes (here including Prince Bin Al Rech [Saïd Taghmaoui, who delivered the brilliant Michael Jackson speech in Three Kings]) -- this emphasizes the class distinctions that make Frank and Hidalgo look like worthy underdogs. Hidalgo and his man must prove themselves personally, but also, more significantly, they must prove their all-American potency against these dark-skinned, white-robed others. (During one rest stop, Frank is warned to ensure that his stud doesn't try to cover an Arabian mare, lest he ruin her.)
This opposition is complicated by the fact of Frank's (and Hidalgo's, don't forget) own "impure" blood, which makes his righteousness cut all ways. He's mad at white men, Saudi royalty, and any other sort of traditional masculine authority that's not premised on rugged good looks and true tests of courage. His virtue is a function of his victimhood, and it's confirmed in his survival. And this is a mighty task, as the race is grueling, not least because Hidalgo takes multiple detours from the central action.
Many of these occur against backgrounds featuring the magnificent beauty and danger of the desert, and some of the stock sorts of shots are breathtaking: 100 horses galloping from the starting line, their muscles straining, their manes flying; Hidalgo and Frank sloughing through the dunes, perfectly framed against a setting sun. Amid the many thrills of the landscape, Frank befriends Riyadh, who admires his nerve, his reputation, and his Colt pistol (this would be the boy bonding episode). And then, the silliness: a completely obviously digital sandstorm rolling up behind Hidalgo and Frank as if they're racing to escape The Scorpion King, or the inevitable quicksand that sucks up one of Frank's rival riders, his face grim and sweaty as he suffocates. That Frank stops to help him marks his marginality and so, in this equation, his probity.
The film's moralizing is familiar, but it's hardly straightforward. Written by John Fusco, Hidalgo's source is Hopkins' own reportedly "exaggerated" memoirs. (As Hopkins tells it, he was, in addition to being a dispatch rider and long distance racer, also an African explorer, bounty hunter, secret agent, and Pinkerton detective, among other occupations.) Such fictionalization would be fine, at whatever point it steps off its deep end (in Hopkins, at Disney), except that the company is promoting the movie as "based on a true story." This has raised some bit of a ruckus, as any overt straining between truth and fiction does these days. But this distracts from the movie's more intriguing mixing of invention and history, as myths of race and class collide and don't quite recover.
And that's not even the half of it. Frank also meets two women -- Riyadh's daughter Jazira (Zuleikha Robinson), who sneaks into the race disguised as a man, and the manipulative Lady Davenport (Louise Lombard). The former is feisty and curious, the sort of girl that Disney animators have been conjuring for the past few years. In public, her father tells Jazira she's property, that he wishes she'd been born a boy, but he's also secretly proud of her. When she's kidnapped by a relative who's angry with her father's tendency to domination, Frank takes time off from the race to find her and bring her back, at which point we learn that, much like many heterosexual females who've had a look at Viggo Mortensen astride a horse recently, she's developed a crush, pushed over the edge into adoration when he reveals to her the pain of his youth.
Lady Davenport, by contrast, is haughty and wicked, presumptuous and cunning. She meets Frank on the ship en route to Arabia, impressed by the fact that he'll take on a gang of ruffians who are taunting Hidalgo. She makes fun of his "pony," though, indicating that only a purebred might win this prestigious, insane race (half the riders die, horses collapse). Porcelain-skinned, Lady Davenport will stop at nothing to ensure that her own horse will win, including a tentative effort to arouse Frank's manhood one dry desert night. She can't know, of course, that his heart belongs to Hidalgo.


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Fonterra | Fonterra Future Dairy appoints Ishmeet Singh as CEO
Ishmeet Singh has over 25 years of experience in top multinationals and FMCG companies such as Mattel, Vodafone, Hindustan Unilever and Coca-Cola.
Fonterra Future Dairy, a new joint venture between global dairy nutrition company Fonterra Co-operative Group and new age FMCG company Future Consumer, has appointed Ishmeet Singh as its CEO.
Singh has joined the business on January 7th to deliver its plans of bringing high value and innovative dairy products to the Indian consumers.
Over the last 25 years, Singh has worked at top multinational and FMCG companies such as Mattel, Vodafone, Hindustan Unilever and Coca-Cola.
Most recently, he led the business at Mattel, largest toy manufacturer in the world, as its Country Manager for India and the SAARC region. Previously, he held the role of Business Head at Vodafone India for over 5 years, leading remarkable revenue growth and retail expansion in many circles including Mumbai and Maharashtra.
"Over the next seven years dairy consumption is set to increase by 82 billion litres – seven times the forecasted growth for China. I feel extremely privileged to be able to lead this new opportunity as we look to bring an enhanced dairy experience to Indian consumers. I firmly believe through Fonterra Future Dairy we have a huge opportunity to challenge and change the market, combining Fonterra's global dairy innovation, manufacturing and nutrition expertise with Future Group's leadership in retail and distribution expertise and infrastructure," Singh said in a statement.


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Most wanted pocketable 4K drone in 2018DJI Mavic Air packs 4K video recording, a three-axis gimbal, an upgraded obstacle avoidance system and onboard storage into a compact and foldable form factor that easily slips into a pocket or jacket or trousers.
- Portability
- 4K video at up to 100Mbps; 12MP HDR stills
- Obstacle avoidance (APAS)
- 8GB internal storage and MicroSD Card Slot
- Could have better range
- Need multiple batteries for a great flying experience
- Initial Flight Setup takes time
DJI Mavic AirThe DJI Mavic Air is no doubt the hybrid child of the very successful Mavic Pro and the compact and user-friendly Spark. It's a consumer drone that boasts some high-end features and shows DJI commitment to innovation. DJI Mavic air inherits the tech and foldable arms from the DJI Mavic Pro and the small form factor and portability of the Spark. It also has a remote controller, unlike the DJI Spark.
- DJI Mavic Air at DJI for $799
Price and availability
- Available now
- $799 for the drone and accessories
- $999 for the Fly More Combo
Design and build
- Compact and foldable form factor returns
- Recessed gimbal adds protection, but the clip-on cover is awkward
- Removable joysticks on the redesigned controller
- USB-C port for data transfer only
Performance and control
- Improved obstacle avoidance system
- Gesture controls
- Top speed of 68.4 km/h (40 mph)
- Maximum transmission distance of 4 km (2.5 miles) with controller; 50m with mobile device
Image quality
- 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor and 4K video at 100Mbps
- 12MP HDR stills; 32MP panoramas
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Battery life
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How do feel when you wake up in the morning? Refreshed, rested, and ready to go? Or stiff, achy, and wishing you could go back to sleep for another few hours? The difference may depend on your sleeping position.
Check out Dr. Silverman's article that was published in Chiropractic Economics.


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'We <3 Diem': Costars Remember Diem Brown In MTV Special
Diem Brown may have lost her battle to cancer, but her friends and family are choosing to remember her for the fun, loving and all-around happy woman she was — and on Dec. 9, we saw just that on MTV's special, 'We Heart Diem.'
From Diem Brown's dance offs to her budding romance with CT Tamburello, we were lucky enough to see the 32-year-old's life while she was on MTV's The Challenge. Now, we get to see her costars from over the years remember the star for all that she was before she passed away on Nov. 14.
'We Heart Diem' Recap: Greatest Moments
During the episode, host TJ Lavin, as well as many members of the cast spoke about Diem and remembered some very specific moments:
Diem's Most Inspiring Moments On MTV's 'Challenge'
Diem: A Confident & Strong Player
There was one thing Diem never did — in life and in Challenges — and that was give up. Johnny Bananas called Diem the strongest woman he had ever met, and Wes bragged how proud he was to have had her as a "sister." Plus, she totally rocked every competition, even when she was terrified for her life.
CT & Diem: 'A Real Life Beauty & The Beast'
In the promo for this season of Battle of the Sexes II, we see Diem and CT dancing together, and it's absolutely adorable. The cast, including Cara Maria, Paula and Aneesa, all raved over how adorable their romance was. It was adorable reliving their first kiss in 2007, and their rekindled pool kiss in 2013 — with everything in between.
Diem in the PM
For anyone who knew Diem, knew that dancing was her thing — it was her way to have fun and really let loose — and her Challenge costars knew that better than us all. The ladies and men of the show barely could even explain "Diem in the PM" — the hair flips, the outfits, the crazy dancing, and the all around energy.
"You know that expression that every girl had a poster, where it's like, 'Dance like nobody's watching,' Diem perfectly embodied that," Evan said — which couldn't have been said any better.
Overall, we know one thing for sure — Diem was a strong soul and she will be seriously missed. When Diem first got sick, she began MedGift.com to bring awareness to her disease as well as raise funds to help pay medical bills of those with cancer. Now, you can continue to support the cause to help others.
— Emily Longeretta
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