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Almasa reviews retail portfolio
Distributor in the process of sharpening brand and category focus following Delta merger
The integration of Delta Business Products into Almasa is nearing its conclusion, with the combined company claiming it will have the scale and expertise to make a major impact in the Middle East retail distribution channel.
"We are almost at the end of our integration and rationalisation," confirmed Govinda Siddartha, director of Almasa's retail division and the former managing director of Delta.
"Post-GITEX you will see a number of initiatives from Almasa's retail division in terms of partnerships and service initiatives. We want to implement the programmes and activities that we are planning in order to make a statement in the market, rather than making the statement and then waiting for the implementation."
Since the acquisition was announced in May, the Delta business has been repositioned as Almasa's retail division and the unit has worked to "fine-tune" the retail brands and product categories that it focuses on to strengthen its market position.
"This category rationalisation will happen as we go along," explained Siddartha. "What this basically means for our retailers is that they now have a supplier with a large infrastructure and very strong retail expertise, which can offer a strong and dedicated commitment. We have a large brand portfolio and will be catering to all of the GCC with in-country operations, logistics, finance, RMA and merchandising support."
Almasa claims that with the acquisition of Delta it now has operations in five Middle East countries and access to more than 370 major power retailers in the Gulf.


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FM Intro: While I'm on vacation, I will be
lazily reposting old classic Frequent Miler posts. Today's post, originally published November 13, 2011, is a satiric look at a debate that took place between two well known bloggers. At the time, Amex had just dropped Continental Airlines as a transfer partner and, as a result, the value of Membership Rewards points had dropped. The question was, how much had the value dropped…
(note: unfortunately some of the links to Gary's posts no longer work but I've left them in place in case Gary decides to restore those old posts)
Heavyweight travel hackers Lucky and Gary spar over Membership Rewards You probably already read the entertaining blog-post sparring between Gary (View from the Wing) and Lucky (One Mile at a Time). In case you haven't been following along, you can follow the thread backwards from here or save yourself the trouble and read the following quick summary.
The following is a fictional re-enactment of Lucky and Gary's duel (intentionally simplified, exaggerated, and made ridiculous):
Gary: Changes to American Express Membership Rewards airline partners have devalued Membership Rewards points. As a result Chase Sapphire Ultimate Rewards have become a great alternative. I still value MR points, though, so I'll use my Amex when I can get double or triple points. [Editor's note: see Gary's actual post here]
Lucky: Are you kidding me? The only reason MR points are worth more than a bag of dog poo is that you can transfer them to Delta miles (which are worth just a wee bit more than dog poo). You should, instead, buy everything with the Chase Sapphire card. Ultimate Rewards points are worth more than gold! In fact, I've been buying dinners and flights for random strangers just to get double UR points. Bam! There, I just bought you a flight to South Africa, and I got double points!
Gary: Lucky, you're forgetting some of the great options that are still available through MR point transfers. For example, on alternate Fridays during leap years it is possible to get low level business class awards to Prague on Istanbul Airways originating from certain US cities (Topeka and Wichita) with connections in LA, Cleveland, and Havana.
Lucky: Well, yeah, that would be really valuable except that Istanbul Airways now charges huge fuel surcharges and in some cases first born children. Delta poo is better than that.
Gary: Sure you may have to pay fuel surcharges, but you're just plain wrong about first born children. They actually allow second and/or third born children instead (as long as you have elite status with the airline, of course).
Lucky: Ultimate Rewards are better! Nana nana boo boo! [Editor's note: this is actually very close to Lucky's real argument. See the original here]


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On April 23 & 24, Edmonton, Alberta, got a taste of the future.
"Get engaged. Suspend your disbelief, truly immerse yourself in what's happening here, and most importantly, share your ideas, because you don't know how fast they can scale and the impact they can have," urged Oren Berkovich, CEO of SingularityU Canada, at the start of the 2019 Summit.
And engaged they were. More than 1,100 participants gathered for two full days of conversation about disruption, innovation, and exploration of the (possible) future. The Summit featured over 40 speakers, hailing from Canada and around the world, focusing on the themes of energy, health, prosperity and citizenship.
In this two-part series, we will share the top takeaways and ideas that inspired us to think bigger and look ahead.
The future of health is in your hands (literally)
Dr. Tiffany Vora, Faculty Director and Vice Chair, Digital Biology and Medicine, spoke about moving from sick care (which involves a lot of waiting for things to go wrong or improve), to healthcare, moving away from the current doctor-centric model to one that is more patient-centric. "We're moving away from this reactive paradigm towards a proactive future, in which I think every person's genomes will be sequenced at birth, if not before." Dr. Vora spoke of the idea of abundant information that gives us personalized insights. What if everyone was born with a risk portfolio? "If you knew that you could half your child's risk of colon cancer as an adult by raising them vegetarian now, would you do it?" she asked. Healthcare solutions are going to be more personalized and digitized, with new technologies such as wearables, and a handheld DNA sequencer from MinION.
The future of health is proactive, predictive, precise, personalized, and, most importantly, people-powered, said Zayna Khayat, Future Strategist at SE Health. "Healthcare systems haven't changed for 150 years on that sick care model, and we're asking them to re-architect themselves on this predictive model." She noted that we are witnessing a patient revolution, as patients are taking matters into their own hands, becoming 'patient-preneurs.' Employers are becoming healthcare organizations themselves (eg. Walmart offering in-store clinics for its staff), and numerous startups are entering the healthcare space.
Babylon Health, now offered in Canada in partnership with TELUS Health, is a mobile app that serves as a 'doctor in your pocket.' "I think this has huge opportunity for our First Nations populations or any of our rural Canadians," said Zayna.
Dr. Philip Edgcumbe, Medicine Faculty at SingularityU Canada, discussed the doctor's challenge – which is to adapt and stay relevant in an era of digitized and exponential health. We must move from an era of healthcare scarcity to healthcare abundance – which consists of timely, high quality and efficient access to care for all Canadians. If doctors embrace AI, they will succeed, but they must retain interaction on a human-to-human level.
Our energy system is in transition, and we all have a role to play
Speaking on the topic of energy, three speakers participated in a panel conversation about Canada's energy future, moderated by Bill Whitelaw, CEO of JWN Energy. "What is your agency in the energy conversation?" Bill asked the audience.
Jane Kearns, SingularityU Canada Cleantech Faculty, challenged the audience to find the opportunity in this energy transition, rather than thinking of it as a threat. "These are massive problems that we have to solve, and this is a significant change that we are talking about. We need every brain on this, we're talking about the future of our planet."
"Alberta will be a leader in the transition to a low-carbon emissions future, not in spite of, but because of our fossil fuels," said Chad Park, Chief Innovation Officer of The Natural Step Canada and the Director of the Energy Futures Lab. He pointed out that social innovation is just as important as technological innovation. "The challenge isn't just in finding new technologies and deploying them… we need new stories, new policies, new business models, these are all opportunities where we can take some responsibility based on our own expertise and capabilities."
"A crisis is an opportunity, and this is a massive opportunity," said Arash Aazami, founder of Kamangir, in a presentation about energy in an interconnected world. "First you envision the future you want, and then you backcast from there, rather than forecasting from the sub-optimal realities of today. It's only that way that we allow ourselves to be agents of change."
Technology helps to build an inclusive future for all
Gabrielle Scrimshaw, an Indigenous professional passionate about creating social impact, spoke about the intersection of technology and Indigenous communities. "Technology is a tool that we now have that is new to us…I am both excited and also a little bit terrified, what's going to happen to our diverse array of Indigenous languages? Traditional ways of life? In a world that's moving a million miles a minute, are Indigenous groups going to be swept aside, or do as we've always done, and adapt?"
Technology can play a role in reconciliation – both for and by Indigenous communities. For instance, on the website FirstVoices, users can learn 13 different Indigenous languages. Technology also offers a "glimmer of hope," as artists are selling their work on Etsy and accepting digital payments.
Across the world, 2.4 billion people do not have access to toilets. Jack Sim, Founder of the World Toilet Organization, uses humor to spark conversation about the sanitation crisis, and is making an impact on a global scale. "When it's very funny, people listen… the leverage model of humor becomes very successful, and the media writes about it. Every year, we get between two to three billion outreach, without paying a single cent on media." After the movement garners attention from the media, politicians start to listen, then public policy, then public figures such as celebrities (actor Matt Damon has become involved). The group lobbied to have November 19 declared by the UN General Assembly as official World Toilet Day.
In other inspiring adaptations, thirteen year-old Tilly Lockey showed the Summit her hero arms, developed in collaboration with UK-based Open Bionics. The prosthetic arms are 3D printed, and bespoke to her. "They managed to develop these hands in five years… just imagine in another five years what they can achieve," she said.
The conversations left people eager to learn more and inspired to take action. In diverse industries and emerging fields, numerous opportunities for Canadians to lead and shape the future were illuminated. Seeing the global impact intersect with personal responsibility and meaning led to rich discussions on and off the stage. Check out #SUCanSummit and our Part 2 of the summary to learn more about the big ideas and exponential technology that are resonating with Canadians and inspiring them to act.


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The Onions and Christmas tree
Once upon a time during Christmas, one happy family is sitting at the dinner table. Suddenly the son asks his father,
Son: Dad, how many kinds of boobies are there?
At first the father was pretty surprised his son asked such a question.
Dad: Well my son…there are three kinds of breast actually. In her twenties, a woman's breasts are like melons, round and firm. In her thirties and forties, they are like pears. Still nice my son…but they are hanging a bit. After fifty, they are like onions.
Son: I beg your pardon dad, did you just said Onions?
Dad: Yes my son. You see them daily and they'll make you cry.
On hearing this conversation, mom and daughter are infuriated, and then suddenly the daughter asked out loud at the dinner table.
Daughter: Mom, how many types of willies are there?
Mom being "tulan" (agitated) by what her husband has told his son then answered her daughter.
Mom: Well dear, its like this one… a man goes through three phases. In his twenties, his willies are like an oak tree, mighty and hard. In his thirties and forties, it's like birch tree, flexible but reliable. After his fifties, it is like a Christmas tree.
Daughter: I beg your pardon mom, did you just said Christmas tree?
Mom: Yes dear, dead from the root up and the balls are hanging for decoration only!!
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Thank to the observation that in massive multi-input multi-output systems, the channels associated with different base station antennas may share common sparse support, the significant path delays can be accurately captured by only few pilots, leading to a reduction of pilot overhead. However, when the number of pilots is small, the path gains can not be accurately estimated and this limits the system performance. To solve this problem, in this paper we propose a decision aided compressive sensing based channel estimation scheme, which utilizes the decoded data to refine the channel estimation. This scheme can effectively improve the channel estimation without increasing the length of pilot sequence, which is confirmed by both analyses and simulation results.
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One of the greatest adventure stories in Hollywood history gets a new interpretation in this action drama from Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson. In the early 1930s, Carl Denham (Jack Black) is a daring filmmaker and adventurer who has gained a reputation for his pictures documenting wildlife in remote and dangerous jungle lands; despite the objections of his backers, Denham plans to film his next project aboard an ocean vessel en route to Skull Island, ...WATCH
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What other water conditions can affect the welfare of tropical community fish?
So, obviously for chlorine and other heavy metals we use a water conditioner.
And then of course, Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate we have to cycle until we can manage them. P.H also kept in range.
But are there any other elements in water that are not testable or simply not as common as the above that could affect fish's welfare?
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You might here somewere along the line that it is healthy to add salt to the freshwater tank. But keep in mind, that salt never evaporates, and only some of it exits the tank with water changes. So if you add salt for any reason, remember that it can build up to dangerouse levels if you dont test for it.
You should test for ph. or have it tested, you dont even need to buy that test kit, as the ph of your tap water is going to find up being the same as that in your tank, unless you add things to keep a cichlid tank or whatever.
But outside of a cichlid or specialty tank, you should not try to change your ph. Fish can adapt to a wide range af ph, but bouncing ph created by chemicals can kill them.
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Yes, Chloramine is present in many municipal water systems and unlike chlorine which dissipates from the water in about 24 hours, it does not dissipate. It requires a neutralizer to be used in every case.


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$1.2 million fine for distributing pump that electrocuted woman
A business director has been fined $1.2 million for failing to ensure a product he imported and sold adhered to electrical safety laws.
Two years ago, a woman was killed when she was electrocuted by a submersible pump installed in the backyard well of a Townsville home. At Townsville Magistrates court, Zoran Kacavenda, sole director online business the Pump Factory Pty Ltd pleaded guilty as an individual and as a business to breaches of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 that caused the woman's death.
The court heard that in March 2016 the Pump Factory purchased hundreds of the submersible water pumps from a Chinese manufacturer before selling them online under its own name and as Kasa Pumps and Kasa Factory.
The court heard that Kacavenda and the Pump Factory failed to ensure that the devices met the relevant Australian Standard of safety before selling them.
The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) investigated the death and found the pumps were of substandard quality and poor design, with internal wires tangling, ripping out of their connections and coming into contact with the metal body of the pump. The investigation also found that the home had no electrical safety switch installed on the circuit that the pump was plugged into – something that could have prevented the tragic death.
The ruling is a stark reminder for importers to ensure products are safe before importing and selling them in Australia. Imported goods must meet Australian standards.
The ESO is stressing the importance of making sure that online sellers are contactable in order to enquire if products meet safety standards before purchase. Tested and compliant products, they say, will have the RCM mark on them.
The ESO is also continuing to promote that the most effective way to protect against electrically unsafe appliances is to have safety switches installed on all circuits in a home, pointing out that people moving into a new home have no way of knowing what work has been done before sale.
Most of the faulty pumps sold in Queensland have been returned to the supplier and the ESO is advising anyone who has one to cease using it immediately and contact Pump Factory Pty Ltd through firstname.lastname@example.com or 1300 718 025 to organise a refund.
For more information or to report a product, contact the ESO on 1300 362 128.


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Medithrive: One of the Bay's First Cannabis Clubs
Medithrive – San Francisco, CA
"I believe this location is the second or third cannabis dispensary ever opened," says Misha Breyburg, co-founder of Medithrive, which originally opened as Patients and Caregivers Cooperative in 1996. "Due to the AIDS epidemic in the '90s, people needed cannabis medicine," Breyburg explains. In 2009, the original owner of PCC surrendered control to Breyburg and childhood friend Sasha Plotitsa, who together designed a business plan for a welcoming dispensary. "What would it be like if you walked into a dispensary that was more like a spa?" they asked. The world got its answer when Medithrive opened in 2009. Statewide government raids compelled the dispensary to close its storefront and focus on delivery in 2012, and Medithrive finally opened their updated, visually striking storefront two years ago.
Medithrive's staff carries over 200 collective years of practice working in Bay Area cannabis. These local, kind, qualified professionals set examples for excellence through their belief that every cannabis club should make compassionate care top priority. "It's a family business with ambience a step above," asserts Breyburg. Consultants ask tourist visitors about their journey and what brought them to Medithrive, as well as their experience with cannabis. Many patrons have never used cannabis before. Consultants recommended "slow and low" microdosing and CBD for newbies as an extension of the club's motto: "Do good. Be safe. Live life."
Future-forward clean design and display cases illuminate the product; buds are showcased in glass domes holding four strain samples. Flower brands include Gas House, Synergy and Northern Emeralds. Russian Cream by Synergy is especially eye-catching. Hash selection sits in a gorgeous glowing display available in various prices, including Oakland Extracts and Terp Preservation. Quality cartridges are also available. Medithrive offers digital screens for easy browsing, menu scrolling and discount specials listed online.


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As a Director Supply Chain at Global Health Solutions,UAE, Mr. Tobias Stock has accomplished the transformation of public and private healthcare systems in the US, Europe and the Middle East to not only grow efficiencies but to ultimately increase patient safety and patient care. Collaboration in Healthcare is Tobias' true passion. If all players from the physician to the manufacturer are able to rely on global standards, perfect data will lead to better planning, securing the right supplies, optimize inventory and actively links the Supply Chain to the best patient outcome.
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He managed the set-up of a major Group Purchasing-Organization in Germany, integrating over 100 hospitals and clinics into one sourcing strategy. He also designed, built and operated the Supply Chain for large clinics and university hospitals in Saudi-Arabia and the region. With GMS, He manages the end-to-end Healthcare Supply Chain for the UAE Armed Forces.


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Today's post comes from frequent guest blogger Linda Bolla, writing about the Erie Maritime Museum's participation in the local expression of a project called "National Water Dance." The event took place last weekend. I also want to note that Eckley Miners' Village worked with folks from their local Keystone Job Corps Center to plant a tree in honor of Earth Day (I believe this is the second year (or more) that they've done this).
Water Dancers from coast to coast created a "movement choir," performing simultaneously to draw attention to pressing water issues in the United States. Using the power of art and performance, the goal is to help create a national water ethic that can inform and inspire both performers and audience to take responsibility for conserving and protecting the water we use and enjoy.
The Erie Committee (led by Mercyhurst University Associate Professor of Dance Solveig Santilliano) subtitled the local event "The Ripple Effect" to emphasize our hope that the event would create a ripple throughout Erie, educating the community on water issues and suggesting steps the community can take to improve local water quality.
All participants performed in or near a significant body of water in their own community, so it was no surprise the dance in Erie began at Dobbins Landing, the oldest historic and most accessible pier on Erie Harbor.
|Water Dancers at Erie's Dobbins Landing pier (photo by Mark Santilliano)
Performers and audience, led by saxophonist Kevin Timko, then processed along the waterfront to the Erie Maritime Museum, pausing for bits of theater along their way. When the audience arrived, they were greeted by dancers performing vignettes in six separate spaces in the Museum. Unique to the Erie event was the diversity of artistic offerings. In addition to dance, the Museum hosted a visual and sculptural art exhibit (on the 1st Floor through May 8th), the Delaware Gap Jazz Combo, and demonstrating artist, Keiko Miller, who created Japanese screens illustrating the water cycle and incorporating her students' calligraphy and origami.
|Dancers in the Museum's main gallery (photo by Mark Santilliano)
|An enthusiastic audience member joins in the dancing (photo by Dana Borczon)
After the audience flowed through the Museum and lobby, where Mercyhurst University student ambassadors led a rainstick activity for children, the event culminated in a main stage celebration, showcasing Mercyhurst University dancers, musicians and vocalists, as well as dancers from many other Erie dance studios. The program was woven around narrative by Dr. Amy Parente of the university's Chemistry Department, with poetic interludes provided by the middle-school winners of the NW Pennsylvania Poetry Contest.
|"Down to the River to Pray," performed by Mercyhurst Dancers (photo by Mark Santilliano)
So, are you inspired yet? Happy Earth Day – and make every day, earth day.


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YCS Brussels Awards Ceremony!
01.09.2013 | 21:00
YCS Brussels has now fully wrapped up and we have our winner! Congratulations to Michel Gruner, undoubtedly Europe's most successful Duelist of all time - let's take a look at the top four Duelists and their prizes!
In fourth place: Soner Güngör!
In third place: Brian Grieving!
In second place: Peter Groß!
Congratulations to our winner: Michel Grüner!
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Autumn is the best time to plant spring flowering bulbs. It helps to plan ahead, so you have your selection of bulbs ordered and delivered in time for planting. There are lots of wonderful nurseries both in the UK and in Europe who have an amazing range of bulbs to buy online and in store. If you're looking to buy bulbs and need advice on planting, it might be worth visiting a garden nursery and talking to the staff so you can choose the right bulbs for your garden situation. This list includes many award-winning and specialist nurseries and if you can visit, it's worth it to see the amazing array of bulbs on offer. Need inspiration for a bulb spring border design? Download our designer plan.
If Avon Bulbs puts on a display at a garden show it's worth allowing yourself a decent amount of time to look at everything it has got on offer. Award-winner time and again, Avon Bulbs' range includes the expected tulips and daffodils and other treats, including Tulipa 'Armani', a good substitute for Tulipa 'Abu Hassan', currently in short supply. Tel 01460 242177, avonbulbs.co.uk
Bloms Bulbs
The winner of 67 Gold Medals for its cut tulip displays at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Good range of species tulips, which naturalise well and bulbs can also be left in the ground from year to year. Bloms also has display gardens at Pashley Manor in Sussex, Constable Burton in North Yorkshire, Chenies Manor in Hertfordshire and Glenarm Castle in Northern Ireland. Tel 01234 709099, blomsbulbs.com
Broadleigh Bulbs
Headed by expert Christine Skelmersdale, this is the place to come if you are looking for small-flowering bulbs – narcissus in particular, as Broadleigh Bulbs holds a National Collection of miniature daffodils. Also of note are the dwarf bearded iris. A display garden at the nursery in Somerset is open throughout the year, and you can find useful advice on the website. Tel 01823 286231, broadleighbulbs.co.uk
Renowned for its snowdrops, Cambo, located in Fife, Scotland, has been voted as Best Supplier of Bulbs 'in the green' by Which? Gardening. You'll need to wait until just after flowering in spring for the clumps of snowdrops to be dug up from the Cambo Estate's woodland and be offered for sale. However, you can order 'damp packed' snowdrops now for autumn planting. Tel 01333 450054, cambosnowdrops.com
De Jager
An established supplier for 150 years, the extensive collection includes some more unusual choices, such as Bellevalia, (similar to muscari, from the Hyacinthaceae family), outdoor amaryllis and English bluebells, Hyacinthoides non-scripta. Tel 01622 840229, dejager.co.uk
Great Dixter
The nursery at the garden sells a small selection of bulbs for autumn planting. These have been supplied by other trusted bulb companies but you can be assured that the choices here will be good ones and thoroughly proven in their garden worthiness by the Dixter gardeners. You'll find the best choice at the Great Dixter Autumn Plant Fair, which this year is on 5-6 October. Tel 01797 254044, greatdixter.co.uk
Hare Spring Cottage Plants
Run by expert Stella Exley, Hare Spring holds the National Collection of Camassia and as such has an excellent supply of camassia cultivars for sale as bulbs from the popular Camassia 'Blue Heaven' with its rich lavender-blue flowers to a rare pale-pink cultivar. Tel 07792 376805, harespringcottageplants.co.uk
Jacques Amand
Large selection of autumn-planted bulbs, especially narcissus and tulips. The company was established as a flower shop on London's Strand by Dutchman Jean Jacques Amand in 1927. Tel 020 8420 7110, jacquesamandintl.com
J Parker's
You'll find a reliable selection with lots of bulbs and plenty of offers including the new Iris 'Katherine's Gold' in pale creamy yellow, one of the plants Dan Pearson trialled in his own garden. There's also a large wholesale selection for bulk buying. Tel 0161 848 1100, jparkers.co.uk
Nijssen Bulbs
Established Dutch bulb company with a particular focus on the sought-after Rembrandt tulips, and other rarities such as the fragrant 'Dom Pedro'. It also has a good range of alliums and historic narcissus.Tel +31 (0)23 547 1056, nijssentuin.nl
Peter Nyssen
Peter Nyssen is the only major bulb company to have replaced all its plastic packaging with a fully compostable and biodegradable alternative. This accounts for 1,500kg less single-use plastic packing going into our environment. The website has a good bulb category selection feature that helps to pinpoint choices to suit your garden. In its 'New & Special' section Dutch Iris 'Autumn Princess' stands out as interesting choice. Tel 0161 747 4000, peternyssen.com
An expert in dwarf bulb cultivars. While some species are better suited to the expert grower able to provide specific conditions, there's plenty for the general enthusiast too and the chance to really extend your range of spring-interest flowers. Tel 01472 851714, pottertons.co.uk
Sarah Raven
Well known for her carefully chosen selection of plants including bulbs – all of which will have been grown and tested in her garden at Perch Hill, Sarah's collections are increasingly popular and reflect the current trend in cut flowers and floristry. Her new Honey and Smoke Tulip Collection is described as 'mauve, apricot and ochre, the 1970s meets 2018-19'. Tel 0345 092 0283, sarahraven.co.uk
Scamps Daffodils
This multi award-winning, family business based in Cornwall, is best known for its daffodils – although it also offers other bulbs. Expert and owner Ron Scamp has daffodils for sale in all 13 of the RHS divisions along with descriptions of what distinguishes each of those divisions and an interesting selection of historic examples. Tel 07826 067175, qualitydaffodils.com
Riverside Bulbs
Suffolk-based Riverside Bulbs have a very wide selection of bulbs on offer at prices that are not at all harsh on the wallet. Many of the bulbs offered by Matt, Imogen and Sally Long are on the larger side, so will likely add drama to any border they are placed in.
Tel: 01449 741551, riversidebulbs.co.uk


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Top headlines to know from Board of County Commissioners meeting
Washoe County and RSCVA move forward on Wildcreek agreement
Media Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Amy Ventetuolo
Reno, Nev. Dec. 12, 2017. The following report highlights several important agenda items from the Washoe County Board of Commissioners meeting.
1. Washoe County Commissioners approve agreement with RSCVA regarding Wildcreek Golf Course. Washoe County Board of County Commissioners were presented with items related to land and water development from Washoe County School District (WCSD) officials that would allow for WCSD to move forward on a new high school at 3500 Sullivan Lane.
• Background of potential purchase. The land was purchased by Reno Sparks Visitor's Authority in the name of Washoe County in 1974 and is operated by RSCVA as a golf course called Wildcreek. Nevada Revised Statues requires Board of County Commissioner approval for any sale of the Wildcreek property by RSCVA. Washoe County Board of Commissioners confirmed their support of the new high school project with approval of the letter of intent to cooperate in the development on May 1, 2017.
• Next steps. Today, the Board of County Commissioners approved the agreement concepts that allow Washoe County to work with WCSD to take critical next steps in the development of the new school. Legal documents with details of the proposal will be brought back before the board for confirmation in the spring of 2018. For more information on the high school project, please visit: www.wcsdbuilding.com/wildcreek
2. Washoe County Commissioners approve an additional $300K in HESCO barrier around Swan Lake. Dwayne Smith, Director of Engineering, provided a North Valleys Flood Incident Update to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the 2017 North Valleys Flood Incident, which included upcoming winter preparations, direction on the FEMA grant and funding to provide additional HESCO barrier. To date, Washoe County has spent over $4 million on flood response efforts in the North Valleys.
"The county has done a tremendous amount of work in the North Valleys and have provided resources needed. We realize the HESCO barriers are an inconvenience, but this is not harmful, it has helped attempt to restore a life they once had, based on the current challenges. These are natural challenges and nothing we can do can change the outcome Swan Lake is experiencing," says Washoe County Commission Chair, Bob Lucey. "Washoe County will continue to do the work we've been doing to prevent further challenges with berms and barriers. We should move forward with the home purchase program with FEMA, which moves individuals into new areas, because this flooding will inevitably happen again, we will continually be challenged with terminal basins in Washoe County."
• Winter preparations. Washoe County currently maintains four miles of HESCO flood barriers, water pumps and regularly maintains ditches in the area. Washoe County is spending approximately $70,000 per month maintaining the temporary flood protection measures. In addition, county staff have provided resources and continue to inform residents how to best prepare for the upcoming 2017/18 winter and spring precipitation seasons.
• FEMA Grant. To address the longer-term flood impacts, staff has been in discussions with the affected area residents to gauge interest in participating in the FEMA hazard mitigation grant program (HMGP). The FEMA grant could be used to acquire homes that are located within the area impacted by the 2017 Presidentially-declared February flood. The grant would allow for the acquisition and demolition or relocation of residential structures to a site outside of the FEMA flood plain and the underlying property would then be converted to a deed-restricted open space. Staff proposed to continue to work with interested residents in this voluntary program to help them complete the application before FEMA's deadline of February of 2018. Purchase of any home would be voluntary, would require the homeowner to agree to the terms of the program, and is at the approval of FEMA.
• Additional HESCO barrier. Staff presented the Commission with a proposal to purchase additional HESCO barrier to maintain flood protections currently in place. Washoe County is working with regional partners to continually monitor the conditions in the North Valleys area. Recent observations show an increase of lake levels over the past month due to rainfall, reduced evaporation rates approaching the fall and winter season, and ground in the region being saturated causing precipitation to run off the ground instead of absorbing into it. In response, Washoe County staff has begun construction work on a new berm at the end of Pompe Way to continue protection efforts. The berm construction will require the removal of a small portion of HESCO barrier on Pompe Way to provide access to the area for this construction. Staff requested up to $300,000 of contingency funds to purchase the additional barrier to connect the new berm and existing HESCO barrier. This new portion of protection will allow those residents on Pompe Way without access to their homes, to potentially move back in, and will assure protections to the remainder of the neighborhood to the west.
The County Commission unanimously approved to move forward with all of the proposed actions, including to continue with the winter preparations currently in place, continue the process to help residents apply for the FEMA grant program for possible purchase of specific residences, and the contingency funds to purchase the additional HESCO barrier to complete the berm construction.
3. Commissioners present Resolution to drone delivery company, Flirtey, Inc. Washoe County Commissioners are pleased to be a team member in the City of Reno's application to the United States Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration for designation as one of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program. To commemorate this partnership, the Commission approved committing to being a team member, along with the City of Reno and Flirtey, a local drone delivery company.
"It's been a great experience to connect with the counties and cities to see how the process works and we thank you for putting this on your agenda," says Owen Galassini, one of the engineers of manufacturing and testing at Flirtey, Inc. "Our mission is to change lifestyles and save lives, in partnership with the FAA we are hopeful to get the green light to test drone delivery in our region."
Flirtey was the first company to conduct an FAA-approved drone delivery in collaboration with NASA in the United States, and first home drone delivery in Washoe County. Flirtey has also recently collaborated with REMSA to launch the first automated external defibrillator (AED) drone delivery service.
4. Commissioners approve grant funds to Washoe County Medical Examiner for opioid overdose deaths. The Board of County Commissioners approved a $79,914 grant from the State of Nevada Department Health and Human Services to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner and Coroner's Office to investigate opioid-related deaths and input data into a national database. This data can be used by law enforcement, health agencies, etc. to better understand the root causes of such deaths, which will lead to better prevention and treatment programs.


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DUNDEE – Monday 16th December 2013
Dundee Museum of Transport (DMofT) announced on Saturday that their current premises at Market Mews will be opening to the public on Saturday 26th April 2014 after nearly four years of planning. The announcement came during a book launch aboard the Frigate Unicorn for Jack Reilly's book, "The Caledon Shipyard" which was in partnership with the museum. The book has generated significant interest which tells the story of the Caledon Shipyard from his mass collection of images and information that he collected whilst working there from the 1950s onwards. Its launch, which was host to ex-Lord Provost John Letford who was also a worker in the shipyard, was an overwhelming success with all available copies at the event sold out.
Chairman of the museum, Jimmy McDonell explained his delight surrounding the book launch,
Their current premises will act as a temporary museum whilst work behind the scenes will continue to acquire and develop the Maryfield Tram Depot as a permanent location for DMofT. Jimmy also announced at Saturday's book launch that the initial stage for Heritage Lottery Funding has been reached today, with the submission of an enquiry and it is hoped that the outcome will be received by the new year.


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What is it and how is it used?
Baraclude oral solution is an anti-viral medicine, used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults.
Infection by the hepatitis B virus can lead to damage to the liver. Baraclude reduces the amount of virus in your body, and improves the condition of the liver.
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|What do you have to consider before using it?
|How is it used?
|What are possible side effects?
|How should it be stored?
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What do you have to consider before using it?
Do not take Baraclude
-- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to entecavir or any of the other ingredients of Baraclude.
Take special care with Baraclude
-- if you have ever had problems with your kidneys, tell your doctor. This is important because Baraclude is eliminated from your body through the kidneys and your dose or dosing schedule may need to be adjusted.
do not stop taking Baraclude without your doctors advice since your hepatitis may worsen after stopping treatment. When your treatment with Baraclude is stopped, your doctor will continue to monitor you and take blood tests for several months.
discuss with your doctor whether you have liver cirrhosis and what the possible effects on your Baraclude treatment may be.
if you are also infected with HIV human immunodeficiency virus be sure to tell your doctor. You should not take Baraclude to treat your hepatitis B infection unless you are taking medicines for HIV at the same time, as the effectiveness of future HIV treatment may be reduced. Baraclude will not control your HIV infection.
taking Baraclude will not stop you from infecting other people with hepatitis B virus HBV through sexual contact or body fluids including blood contamination. So, it is important to take appropriate precautions to prevent others from becoming infected with HBV. A vaccine is available to protect those at risk from becoming infected with HBV.
Baraclude belongs to a class of medicines that can cause lactic acidosis excess of lactic acid in your blood and enlargement of the liver. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and stomach pain might indicate the development of lactic acidosis. This rare but serious side effect has occasionally been fatal. Lactic acidosis occurs more often in women, particularly if they are very overweight. Your doctor will monitor you regularly while you are receiving Baraclude.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Taking Baraclude with food and drink
In most cases you may take Baraclude with or without food. However, if you have had a previous treatment with a medicine containing the active substance lamivudine you should consider the following. If you were switched over to Baraclude because the treatment with lamivudine was not successful, you should take Baraclude on an empty stomach once daily. If your liver disease is very advanced, your doctor will also instruct you to take Baraclude on an empty stomach.Empty stomach means at least 2 hours after a meal or at least 2 hours before your next meal.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It has not been demonstrated that Baraclude is safe to use during human pregnancy. Baraclude must not be used during pregnancy unless specifically directed by your doctor. It is important that women of childbearing age receiving treatment with Baraclude use an effective method of contraception to avoid becoming pregnant.
You should not breast-feed during treatment with Baraclude. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. It is not known whether entecavir, the active ingredient in Baraclude, is excreted in human breast milk.
Driving and using machines
Baraclude is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machines. Dizziness, fatigue and somnolence are common side effects which may impair your ability to drive and use machines. If you have any concerns consult your doctor.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Baraclude oral solution This medicinal product contains maltitol. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
This product contains methylhydroxybenzoate (E218) and propylhydroxybenzoate (E216) that may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
How is it used?
Not all patients need to take the same dose of Baraclude.
Always take Baraclude exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is either 0.5 mg (10 ml) or 1 mg (20 ml) once daily orally (by mouth).
Your dose will depend on:
--whether you have been treated for HBV infection before, and what medicine you received. --whether you have kidney problems. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose for you or instruct you to take it less often than once a day.
- the condition of your liver.
Your doctor will advise you on the dose that is right for you. Always take the dose recommended by your doctor to ensure that your medicine is fully effective and to reduce the development of resistance to treatment. Take Baraclude as long as your doctor has told you. Your doctor will tell you if and when you should stop the treatment.
Entecavir oral solution is designed as a ready-to-use product. Do not dilute or mix this solution with water or anything else.
Baraclude oral solution comes with a measuring spoon with milliliter marks from 1 up to 10 milliliters. Use the spoon as follows:
1. Hold the spoon in a vertical upright position and fill it gradually to the mark corresponding to the prescribed dose. Holding the spoon with the volume marks facing you, check that it has been filled to the proper mark. 2. Swallow the medicine directly from the measuring spoon. 3. After each use, rinse the spoon with water and allow it to air dry.
If you take more Baraclude than you should
Contact your doctor at once.
If you forget to take Baraclude
It is important that you do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of Baraclude, take it as soon as possible, and then take your next scheduled dose at its regular time. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Wait and take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Do not stop Baraclude without your doctor?s advice
Some people get very serious hepatitis symptoms when they stop taking Baraclude. Tell your doctor immediately about any changes in symptoms that you notice after stopping treatment.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
What are possible side effects?
Like all medicines, Baraclude can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Patients treated with Baraclude have reported the following side effects:
common (at least 1 in 100 patients): headache, insomnia (inability to sleep), fatigue (extreme tiredness), dizziness, somnolence (sleepiness), vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, dyspepsia (indigestion), and increased blood levels of liver enzymes.
uncommon (at least 1 in 1,000 patients): rash, hair loss.
rare (at least 1 in 10,000 patients): severe allergic reaction.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should it be stored?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Baraclude after the expiry date which is stated on bottle or carton after EXP. That expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 30°C. Keep the bottle in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Baraclude contains
--The active substance is entecavir. Each ml of oral solution contains 0.05 mg entecavir. --The other ingredients are: citric acid anhydrous, maltitol (E965), methylhydroxybenzoate (E218), propylhydroxybenzoate (E216), orange flavour (acacia and natural flavours), sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid and purified water.
What Baraclude looks like and contents of the pack
The oral solution is a clear, colorless to pale yellow solution. Baraclude 0.05 mg/ml oral solution is supplied in a bottle containing 210 ml oral solution.
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Grey chanderi saree with sambalpuri ikat border & patch on pallu
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Each day of Durga Puja holds a special meaning which is why it is essential that your wardrobe is filled with different sarees that would suit the mood and theme of each day. Pay attention to the following sections:


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The feedback has been so great after our initial Live-Streamed 'Yoga For Athletes', there will be a New Online 6 week Yoga block starting on Monday the 4th May, 6:45-8pm.
This block will focus on mobility for the bike; hamstrings/hip flexion/shoulders. Releasing tension for optimum performance. We will still work on opening the hips whilst learning, understanding how ultimately everything is connected.
The *suggested class fee is £10 per single session, or £50 for a block of 6 consecutive sessions.
If you miss one of the sessions in a block i can share that recording with you, to do in your own time.
Please book via the LFTC website!
Should you wish to do an ad-hoc class in your own time recorded sessions are also available to watch, by contribution.
I'd hate to think that anyone who wished to practice yoga couldn't due to their current financial situation, so you are welcome to join by contribution: Paypal.me/gailwilkinsontherapy


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What are the popular 2011 hairstyles, this year seems some amazing new hair style along with improved versions of familiar styles for women. The fact that there are modern gadgets, tools, equipment and products on the market that are make the hairstyle much easier than in previous years. One problem, however with women in 2011 is the lack of time and patience to do it all. That is why in 2011 to focus on lightweight styles that can be done quickly and can really bring the beauty of hair.
Wavy hair styles:
Although the curly, long wavy hair is also very popular in 2011. With fringe or without stripes, long, wavy locks, which seem to fly all over the place, but interesting still lay smooth and soft on the shoulders is the perfect way to charm everyone. Apply a light makeup on her face (do not overdo it) and you're good to go meet the man of your dreams.
Curly Hair Styles:
If you have natural curly hair, this is a sign of good luck for 2011, but if you have straight hair and you want to try curly, now is the best time to do it. Using a natural hair increases such as proteins and various life-giving food is one of the top trends this year.
Curly hair, which drove up and gives a romantic view that is, loves by men so much. Some of the styling products that can be used to achieve these curly hair styles are hair bands, hair clips and combs middle of the tooth.
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What happens in a Meeting for Worship?
Our worship practice is based on silence: a silence of expectancy in which we seek to come nearer to God and each other as we share the stillness of the Meeting. Participants are not expected to say or do anything other than join in this silent seeking. We sit in a circle. There are no set hymns, prayers, recitations, readings or other liturgy. There is no minister in charge. Do not be concerned if the silence seems strange at first. We rarely experience group silence in everyday life so it is not unusual to be distracted by outside noise or roving thoughts.
Is Quaker worship the same as silent meditation, as practised, for example, in Yoga or Zen Buddhism? Yes and no, see this video discussion for more perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx90l4jN4-0.
During worship, anyone who feels a deep inner prompting to do so may give 'vocal ministry': a brief message, reflection or prayer. Such ministry seeks to enrich the gathered worship. If something is said that does not seem to make sense, we try to reach behind the words to the Spirit which inspired them. We prefer to allow some silence after each vocal ministry in order to have time for reflection. No two Quaker Meetings are the same. Some people may experience a profound sense of awe or an awareness of the presence of God. Others may have a less certain sense of an indefinable spiritual dimension.
After about an hour, we all join hands to signal the 'rise' (end) of Meeting. We close with sharing of joys and concerns, welcoming of visitors and newcomers, and announcements, followed by a time of fellowship, usually with tea and light refreshments served.
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What do Quakers believe?
Quakers do not share a fixed set of beliefs. Our unity is based on a shared practice of worship, not on everybody believing the same thing. There is no need to be in unity with Quakers on every issue in order to be part of our meetings.
There is a great diversity within Quaker meetings on how we think of God, and we use different kinds of language to describe religious experience. Some Quakers have a conception of God that is similar to the Protestant Christian impulse from which we arose, and these folks would use similar language. Others are happy to use God-centred language, but would conceive of God in very different terms to the traditional Christian trinity. Some identify themselves as agnostics, or humanists, or non-theists and describe their experiences in ways that avoid the use of the word God entirely. Some use feminist language. Quaker faith is built on experience and Quakers generally hold that it is the spiritual experience which is central to Quaker worship, and not the use of a particular form of words (whether that be 'God' or anything else).
Despite this range of beliefs, we are unified by our commitment to Quaker process and our method of worship, which itself presupposes certain working assumptions:
- That there is, within us and among us, a Divine Presence (however we may conceive of and name it) that is bigger, deeper, more powerful, more complete and more timeless than our individual egos.
- That this Divine Presence is directly accessible to everyone who seeks it.
Quakers therefore say, 'There is that of God in everyone.' We often refer to this sense of Divine Presence as 'the Light'. Some of our spiritual insights, which we call our 'Testimonies', spring from this deep experience and have been reaffirmed by successive generations of Quakers. These Testimonies include:
- Simplicity
- Peace (or Non-violence)
- Integrity (or Truth)
- Community
- Equality
- Sustainability (or Stewardship)
One consequence of our Testimony to Equality, for instance, is that we welcome people from all races and backgrounds, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons. We have a fundamental commitment to equality and inclusion. We affirm the love of God for all people. You can find out more about Quaker beliefs and way of life by reading pieces from our Faith and Practice.
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How do Quaker Meetings make decisions?
Once a month (or somewhat less frequently in Edmonton's case), the Meeting holds a 'meeting for worship for business', generally after the rise of our regular Meeting for Worship, facilitated by a clerk. Anyone who is part of the Meeting may attend and participate. Decisions are made without voting. Instead, the participants may each speak to the matter (preferably only once) and listen to one another, deeply and lovingly, for a sense of spiritual unity. This process is not a debate. Formally, there are similarities to 'consensus decision-making', but the underlying attitude is somewhat different. We are not trying to 'reach consensus': rather we seek to discern what the Holy Spirit — that sacred Wisdom deep within us and among us — is leading us to do. Sometimes we go into the Meeting thinking our options are either 'position A' or 'position B', but this discernment leads us to realize that there is another option altogether, superior to both A and B, which we can all unite behind. When the clerk recognizes that unity has been reached, this is called the 'sense of the Meeting'. If those present agree with the clerk's expression of that sense, then the decision is recorded in the minutes. We are officially called 'Religious Society of Friends, Edmonton Monthly Meeting' because of our monthly business meetings, though we meet for worship every First Day (Sunday).
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Quaker history
Because of Quakers' strong historical involvement in British and North American struggles for religious freedom, abolition of slavery, penal reform, equality for women, and conscientious objection to war over the last three centuries, some people think of Quakerism solely as an historical movement; though we're still very much alive!
Quakerism began in England in the late 1640's, in the aftermath of a Civil War — a time of great religious and social upheaval. In the poorer regions, the north and west of England, many people were disaffected with both the authoritarian high-church Anglicanism of King Charles I and the grim Puritanism of those who overthrew him. To these 'Seekers', a young man named George Fox came, preaching that people can have direct communion with God, without going through another human (a minister), an institution (the church), or a book (the Bible). Ordinary people can sit together anywhere, listening for the voice of God, seeking Truth based on their own direct experience. A movement sprang up in response to Fox's preaching, calling themselves 'Friends of the Truth', but mockingly called 'Quakers' by others. Both names have stuck: today, we still use the terms 'Friends' and 'Quakers'.
Authorities considered Quakers dangerous heretics. They imprisoned many, often under horrific conditions, and took their property. Some died in prison. Persecution only really abated in the 1700's.
Quakers first came to Canada in 1656. In the 18th century, particularly after the War of Independence, some American Quakers settled in the Atlantic Provinces, as well as southern and south-eastern Ontario. More Friends came from Britain in the 19th century, and by the 1870s there were 7,000 Quakers in Canada, mostly in rural areas. Since 1945, Quakers have continued to come to Canada: in the 1960's and 70's we welcomed some Friends who left the United States over its involvement in Vietnam.
Canadian Quakers currently number a thousand or so. Quaker numbers have never been as high in Canada as in the Eastern US or Great Britain. The Edmonton Meeting currently has twenty-some active members, with typically a dozen of us present at any given Meeting for Worship. Nowadays most members are 'convinced' Friends (joined as adults), rather than 'birthright' Friends (born into Quaker families).
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How can I become a Quaker?
We certainly do not claim that Quakerism is the only valid spiritual path. But for us, it has proved to be a spiritual path of great richness, and it may be so for you as well. Are you drawn to our method of worship, and to our Testimonies? Do you feel 'at home' among us?
Coming to identify yourself as a Quaker, and adopting a Quaker way of life, is a process of 'convincement' that is between you and God. Approval by other Quakers is neither necessary nor sufficient. Sometimes this convincement manifests as a dramatic turning point in your life, sometimes it is a gradual transformation. Historically, Quakers described this convincement as an 'inner baptism': we do not practise any outward ceremony of baptism.
Becoming a member of a Quaker Meeting, on the other hand, is about more than your individual identity: it is about entering into a committed relationship with a body of people. This includes the responsibility of sharing in the religious life of Friends, and in the practical expression of our faith through our care for each other and service to the wider community. This step should not generally be taken until you have had ample opportunity to get to know the people of the Meeting and vice-versa, and to develop a working understanding of the Quaker faith and practice on which the Meeting is based. If and when you feel ready, an application for membership should be made in writing (email is acceptable) to the clerk of the Meeting. A committee is then struck, to meet with you and discern your preparedness for membership. This committee then reports back to the Meeting as a whole for a decision at the next business meeting. (For a more detailed description of this process, see ch. 3 of Canadian Yearly Meeting's Organization and Procedure.)
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This text adapted from the webpages of Canadian Yearly Meeting.


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Joik Advent Calendar Day 3 – Raspberry bon bon shower oil 50ml
Hello Everyone on this cloudy day today. It was actually nice and sunny this morning, but now it is just cloudy. It is 3rd of December so it is time to open door no 3 of my Joik Advent Calendar 2017. I am not sure if I said it already but I opened all my doors of my advent calendar on the day it was delivered, I dent took out all the products, smelled touched them, quickly judged them lol and tried to put them back in their original places. So far day one and two had wrong products lol but today I got what I supposed to get: Raspberry bon bon shower oil (50ml full size 200ml) and it costs £15.90 on Love Lula website.
Day 3 – Raspberry bon bon shower oil
Shower oil Raspberry Bon Bon has a nice delicate smell that does n0t linger for long. I use face cleansing oils as the first step in my evening skin care routing, but I have never tried a shower oil. I used today for the first time and it did feel very oily, it should not surprise me since it is basically an oil. It left a thin film on my skin. I am used to clay based sops so I didn't feel like it cleansed my skin very well. It didn't lather or emulsify for me, I should have probable use more of it.
Raspberry bon bon shower oil – Producer Description
Luxuriously silky shower oil transforms into a soft lather when in contact with water and cleans gently.
98% natural product
- sweet almond oil – a potent moisturiser and soother, delays signs of aging
- sunflower oil – retains moisture and protects skin
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Caprylate- 100% natural plant origin, hydrating, conditioning, antibacterial
Raspberry bon bon shower oil- Usage
Apply directly on the wet skin, massage to create a lather, rinse.
Raspberry bon bon shower oil – Ingredients
caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil, tricaprylin, sodium lauroyl lactylate, glyceryl caprylate, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, persea gratissima oil, simmondsia chinesis seed oil, tocopherol, parfum
Raspberry bon bon shower oil – Summary
It has a nice smell that has no lasting power. It feels oily on application (it is basically an oil ) it doesn't later or emulsify. It does leave my skin moisturised but it doesn't feel like it cleansed my skin well. It just the feeling I get from using it. I normally use soaps. I love clay based soaps and Aleppo soap. I think shower oils are just not for me. Might work great for someone with really dry skin though 🙂
The full size JOIK Cleansing and Softening Shower oil Raspberry Bon Bon 200ml is available from LoveLula for £15.00.
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I wasn't keen on this either (although I loved the scent). I'm not a fan of shower oils anyway.


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Board of Directors
The Board comprises (i) six executive Directors, namely Mr. Lu Zhiqiang, Mr. Chui Kwong Kau, Mr. Zhang James Jian Yuan, Dr. Sun Yu, Mrs. Cheung Fan Karen and Mr. Lau Ngai Cheung; and (ii) three independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Hung Yat Ming, Mr. Chan Yun Hing and Mr. Tang Hua.
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Mr. Lu Zhiqiang ("Mr. Lu") was appointed as an executive Director and the chief executive officer of the Company on 30 September 2011. Mr. Lu is also the compliance officer, the authorised representative and the directors of various subsidiaries of the Company. He holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from Central State University of the United States of America, a Bachelor Degree in Engineering and a Bachelor Degree in Industry from Nanchang Hangkong University. Mr. Lu attended the programme of a Master of Science Degree from the International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Audencia NANTES.Ecole de Management. Mr. Lu has many years' experience in corporate management and investment. Mr. Lu is currently an executive director of Extrawell Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited (stock code: 858). He was an executive director of Global Energy Resources International Group Limited (Stock code: 8192) from 28 November 2014 to 2 September 2016 and a non-executive director of Lamtex Holdings Ltd (formerly known as China New Energy Power Group Limited) (stock code: 1041) from 29 October 2014 to 9 July 2015.
Executive Directors
Mr. Chui Kwong Kau ("Mr. Chui") was appointed as a non-executive Director on 19 October 2009 and subsequently re-designated as an executive Director on 30 November 2009. Mr. Chui is also a member of the remuneration committee, the authorized representative, the agent for the service of process in Hong Kong and the directors of various subsidiaries of the Company. He has over 20 years' experience in financial management, accounting and auditing fields. Mr. Chui is currently as a non-executive director of Boill Healthcare Holdings Limited (stock code: 1246) and an executive director of Ming Lam Holdings Limited (stock code: 1106). He was a non-executive director of each of DeTai New Energy Group Limited (stock code: 559) from 1 December 2015 to 19 March 2020 and Hsin Chong Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 404) from 23 May 2015 to 29 March 2019, an executive director of China Energy Development Holdings Limited (stock code: 228) from 5 October 2005 to 30 June 2016 and an independent non-executive director of Aurum Pacific (China) Group Limited (stock code: 8148) from 17 March 2010 to 16 March 2016.
Mr. Zhang James Jian Yuan ("Mr. Zhang") has been re-designated from an independent non-executive Director to an executive Director on 26 September 2018. Mr. Zhang was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 7 July 2017. Mr. Zhang has over 25 years of experience in financial and banking industry, including positions in private wealth management at Merrill Lynch and as a managing director of investment banking at TerraNova Capital Partners, Inc. Mr. Zhang is currently a director of BioLight Life Sciences Ltd since May 2015, the shares of which are listed on Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (Stock Code: BOLT). Mr. Zhang is a business partner with a substantial shareholder of the Company in certain private companies. Mr. Zhang is a minority shareholder and a director of these private companies. Mr. Zhang holds a Master of Arts from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Jinan University in Guangzhou, China.
Dr. Sun Yu ("Dr. Sun") was appointed as an executive Director on 7 August 2017. Dr. Sun has over 10 years of experience in management and investment. He was a director of 北京西格碼列頓信息技術有限公司 (Beijing Xigmar Information Technology Limited*) from May 2017 to May 2018 and a partner of 四川天府瑞領股權投資基金管理有限公司 (Sichuan Tianfu Realeader Investment Fund Management Corporation Ltd. *) from April 2016 to April 2017. Dr. Sun holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Design Engineering from University of Waterloo, Canada and a Bachelor Degree in Computer Application from 哈爾濱工業大學 (Harbin Institute of Technology*, China).
Mrs. Cheung Fan Karen ("Mrs. Cheung") has been appointed as an executive Director with effect from 26 September 2018. Mrs. Cheung has many years of experience in management and investment including construction works and medical equipment. Mrs. Cheung is a director of Rock-One Engineering Company Limited and Rock-One Group Life Sciences Investment Limited. Mrs. Cheung is the spouse of Mr. Lau Ngai Cheung ("Mr. Lau"), a substantial shareholders of the Company, and is also a business partner with Mr. Zhang James Jian Yuan, an executive Director. Mrs. Cheung holds a Master of Business Administration from Peking University and Bachelor degree in civil engineering from Huaqiao University.
Mr. Lau Ngai Cheung ("Mr. Lau") has been appointed as an executive Director with effect from 25 January 2019. Mr. Lau has many years of experience in management and investment including construction and reclamation works and medical equipment. Mr. Lau is a director and a major shareholder of Rock-One Engineering Company Limited and Rock-One Group Life Sciences Investment Limited. Mr. Lau is the spouse of Mrs. Cheung Fan Karen ("Mrs. Cheung"), an executive Director, and a substantial shareholder of the Company. Mr. Lau also a business partner with Mr. Zhang James Jian Yuan, an executive Director. Mr. Lau holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Wahnan Industrial College, the People's Republic of China (now known as South China University of Technology).
Independent Non-executive Directors
Mr. Hung Yat Ming ("Mr. Hung") was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 28 March 2013. Mr. Hung is also the chairman of each of the audit committee, the remuneration committee and the nomination committee of the Company. He graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree in Mathematics and obtained a graduate diploma in Accounting from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Mr. Hung has over 30 years of experience in accounting and finance and is a financial controller of a Hong Kong listed company. He is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Hung is currently an independent nonexecutive director of each of Asia Standard Hotel Group Limited (stock code: 292) and Asia Orient Holdings Limited (stock code: 214). He was an independent non-executive director of Sunway International Holdings Limited (stock code: 58) from 28 February 2013 to 20 May 2015.
Mr. Chan Yun Hing ("Mr. Chan") was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 21 September 2012. Mr. Chan is also the member of each of the audit committee, the remuneration committee and the nomination committee of the Company. He holds a degree of Master of Business Administration from Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen (RITS), China — University of Wales. Mr. Chan is currently the director and consultant of Huizhou Da Ya Wan Hui Li Group Limited*. He is also the Standing Committee Member of Guangdong Huizhow of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the Vice Chairman and the Secretary- General of Hong Kong Federation of Huichow Associations Limited and the Deputy Secretary-General of Hong Kong Federation of Guangdong Hakka Associations.
Mr. Tang Hua ("Mr. Tang") has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director and member of each of audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination committee of the Company with effect from 26 September 2018. Mr. Tang has over 26 years of experience in pharmaceutical and medical devices industry including operations management, sales and marketing, product development and registration. Mr. Tang served as general manager of Shaanxi Aierfu Activtissue Engineering Company Limited and Shenzhen AiNear Cornea Engineering Company Limited from 2008 to 2015 and executive director of 廣東康嘉投資有限公司 廣東康嘉投資有限公司 (Guangdong Kang Jia Investment Company Limited*) from 2015 to 2017. He is an executive director of 西安盤古醫藥科技 西安盤古醫藥科技 有限公司 (Xian Pan Gu Medicine Technology Company Limited*) since 2017. Mr. Tang graduated from Shaanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (now known as Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine) in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Mr. Tang is a licensed pharmacist of Chinese Medicine issued by the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China.


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FRISCO – Dallas-based Sam Moon Group has broken ground on the 303-room Hyatt Regency Stonebriar.
The 18-story property will include a conference center and parking garage. A 3,000-sf library will be attached to the Stonebriar Centre mall.
The project is expected to open in first quarter 2020.
Architecture firm HKS Inc. is designing the hotel. Brasfield & Gorrie is the general contractor
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - It's time for Georgia to report how well its seaports in Savannah and Brunswick performed during the past 12 months.
The Georgia Ports Authority was scheduled to release its cargo volumes Monday for the fiscal year that ended June 30. The numbers include the overall tonnage of imports and exports moving through the ports, how many cargo containers were handled by the Port of Savannah and total automobiles being shipped through the Port of Brunswick.
Savannah, the nation's fourth busiest container port, finished the previous two fiscal years just shy of a record 3 million containers. Figures released Monday will show if the milestone was reached in fiscal 2013.


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