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The Connecticut Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology
John Auerbach, PhD
Research in Psychoanalysis: Not an Oxymoron, and Why It Matters
November 14, 2020
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
CSPP conferences will be held virtually,
via Zoom, until further notice.
All registrations must be made and paid for online.
Meanwhile conferences will continue to meet from 10:30am till 12:30 pm.
The Speaker:
Recommended Readings
Conference Schedule
10:30am – 12:30pm Presentation
The conference is appropriate for professionals interested in the practice of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The instructional level of this conference is intermediate.
Continuing Education
This conference has been approved for for 2 continuing education hours (NASW & Div. 39.)
Enjoy the conference from your own home, via Zoom. A link will be emailed prior to the conference
If there are concerns about the weather, check back here for updated information about the conference.
To Register and Pay
Register and pay online with your credit card.
Refunds will be given in full if the Treasurer, Nellie Filippopoulos, PsyD, is contacted no later than the Monday before the conference.
Members - remember to log in to register as a member.
Division 39 is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. Participants are asked to be aware of needs for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them.
Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Ellen Nasper, PhD, at Ellen Nasper.
Jonathan Shedler, PhD
Personality Dynamics in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy:
A Roadmap for Change
Lecture and Clinical Workshop
At this point it is unclear whether this conference will be held in person or via Zoom.
For more information scroll down, or click HERE
January 30, 2021
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
The New Haven Lawn Club
193 Whitney Ave, New Haven
The Speaker: American psychologist Jonathan Shedler, PhD is known internationally as an author, consultant, and master clinician and teacher. He is the 2020 recipient of the Dale Ortmeyer Memorial Award.
Dr Shedler's article The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy won worldwide acclaim for establishing psychoanalytic therapy as an evidence-based treatment. He is a leading expert on personality styles and disorders and their treatment and co-author (with Nancy McWilliams) of the Personality Syndromes section of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) . Dr. Shedler leads professional workshops nationally and internationally and consults to clinicians, organizations, and U.S. and international government agencies.
The hallmark of psychodynamic treatment is a focus on psychological patterns and processes that underlie overt symptoms—in other words, personality dynamics. In the morning lecture, "Personality Pathways to Depression," Dr. Shedler will discuss personality syndromes common in clinical practice (e.g., narcissistic, borderline, obsessive-compulsive), describe how each represents a unique pathway to "depression" requiring a distinct treatment focus, and offer clinical strategies for deepening treatment.
Building on concepts from the morning, the afternoon workshop will have a hands-on clinical focus. Participants will develop a deeper appreciation of contemporary psychodynamic therapy through clinical case presentations by participants, with case discussion, "live" supervision, and role playing to demonstrate effective intervention. Dr. Shedler will emphasize personality dynamics and the constructive use of transference and countertransference.
1. Understand how familiar personality styles represent distinct pathways to depressive disorders
2. Describe how narcissistic, paranoid, and borderline personality styles create psychological vulnerability to depression
3. Describe the defining features of depressive personality as a diagnostic construct and its implications for treatment
4. Develop a deeper understanding of role of personality in the clinical treatment process through case discussion, role play, and live clinical supervision
Lingiardi, V., Shedler, J., Gazillo, F. (2006). Assessing personality change in psychotherapy with the SWAP-200: A case study. Journal of Personality Assessment, 86, 23-32.
Chapter on Personality Syndromes in Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual-2: McWilliams, N. & Shedler, J. (2017). Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual-2 (PDM-2): Personality Syndromes. NY: Guilford Press.
For more information and PDFs of his writings, see Dr Shedler's website at jonathanshedler.com.
8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 Presentation
Dale Ortmeyer Memorial Award Presentation
by Wendy Steward, Ph.D., CSPP Historian
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:00 Presentation
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch for all attendees included in the conference fee
1:00 – 2:30 Workshop
2:45 – 3:30 Wrap Up
This conference has been approved for for 5 continuing education hours (NASW & Div. 39)
The New Haven Lawn Club
193 Whitney Ave, New Haven
Update for Shedler Conference
Currently, Jonathan Shedler is re-scheduled for January 30, 2021. If the COVID restrictions are lifted, we hope we can hold a full day, in person program.
If COVID restrictions remain, we will hold the event virtually and shorten the program. We will make those decisions in November 2020.
Many people have registered and paid for the original conference. We have received some requests for the registration fee to be returned and they have been refunded. Many of you have been waiting, knowing that we will apply your payment toward the conference when it is held. If it is shortened, we will refund monies to everyone who registered.
If you need to request your refund now please send an email request to Nellie Filippopoulos, PsyD, the CSPP treasurer.
If you are able to wait until the final shape of the conference has been decided in November, we request that you do so. It will probably be easier to process these en masse rather than one at a time.
Thank you for your forbearance.
Ellen Nasper, Ph.D.
CSPP Clinical Conference Chair
Once registration is open
Refunds will be given in full if the the registrar, Matt Bukowski., is contacted no later than the Monday before the conference.
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Peter Shabad, PhD
Divided Against Oneself:
Shame, Inhibition, and Life's Aftermath
Once large gatherings can resume we anticipate that they will return to the New Haven Lawn Club.
We will be sure to advertise this change when it occurs.
March 28, 2021
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The New Haven Lawn Club
193 Whitney Ave, New Haven
Lunch included will follow for all attendees
This conference has been approved for for 2.5 continuing education hours (NASW & Div. 39)
Register and pay online with your credit card. Because of the extra bookkeeping actions required, we would like to encourage you to register online, where fees are discounted by $10.
Mail-in and on site registration will be $10 higher than the listed online registration fees for all categories of members and non-members. Walk-in registrations can be paid with check or credit card.
To pay by check, print and fill out the mail-in Registration Form and mail with your check to Conference Registrar, Matt Bukowski, LPC, 386 Prospect St. Apt. A1, New Haven, CT 06511. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by 2 Mondays before the conference to ensure arrival in time.
Refunds will be given in full if the Treasurer, Adna Linden, is contacted no later than the Monday before the conference.
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Lynne Layton, PhD
Location to be determined.
May 1, 2021
9:00 am – 12:00 pm


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As healthy and fresh as we should all strive to eat, it's also good to know about any quick and easy time savings frozen options out there on the market. Frozen food may get a bad rap because of its simplicity, or simply because of the overwhelming push for "fresh," but there are actually a huge number of benefits to keeping your freezer stocked with frozen goods. Firstly, if you live alone you know how difficult it can be to use up produce all by yourself before it goes bad. Keeping food in your freezer is a great way to waste less of your kitchen goods. Another awesome thing about frozen options is that they are usually even more nutritious than fresh produce! Frozen fruits and vegetables are typically picked at their peak ripeness, meaning they are frozen with the highest amount of nutrition intact. By keeping frozen produce, you can comfortably know that you are putting the best nutrition possible into your morning smoothie or after dinner ice cream! Of course, we aren't saying that you should fill your freezer with endless amounts of frozen pizza or ready-made Mac and Cheese, but it's important to know how to shop smart, healthy and convenient in the frozen food section during your next grocery run. Here is a list of some of the healthier frozen food options for you to check out:
1. Saffron Road: If you're worried about frozen food lacking flavor, then Saffron Road is the route for you. An Indian based frozen food line, Saffron Road offers a variety of frozen meals from tandoori chicken to Chana saag. With all natural and halal ingredients, this is a brand you can count on for flavor and healthy ingredients.
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To those of you who shell out the extra cash to be considered Twitch Prime members, it's time to collect on the new game that is available – even if it's an oldie. The original Devil May Cry has become available to grab for those of you with a Prime subscription, though like all good things it is only for a limited time.
So grab it quick.
It's hardly rare for free games and other in-game content to be offered by Twitch Prime, much like PS Plus it's just about knowing what's available. That said, the Devil May Cry give away was meant to happen last month but had to be delayed due to "technical" issues of some sort. Twitch Prime doesn't want you to miss out on the chance to grab it this time though, and will allow you to grab the game until April 3rd – which gives you a month to claim it. Grabbing the game is extremely easy, by clicking the Prime Loot button or finding the Devil May Cry hub you can snatch it up into your waiting hands. You will need the Twitch desktop client to download the game but once you own it the game is yours'. Twitch Prime is the premium service that Twitch members can subscribe for. It's also a service that Amazon Prime members get for free, so if you are an Amazon Prime member go get your free game as well – just click here to claim your Twitch membership.
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English family of music publishers and violin makers. The business was founded by John Hare (d London, bur. 9 Sept 1725), who by July 1695 was established in London as a publisher. In August that year he acquired additional premises in London which he probably took over from John Clarke (the 11th edition of Youth's Delight on the Flageolet, earlier editions of which had been issued by Clarke, was one of Hare's first publications). He gave up these two premises for new ones in April 1706 and remained in business alone until December 1721. His son Joseph Hare (d London, bur. 17 July 1733) joined him in January 1722, and they published jointly until John's death in September 1725. Joseph then carried on the business in his name, probably on behalf of his mother Elizabeth Hare ('the elder') (d Islington, London, bur. 8 July 1741...


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One of the most exciting purchases that we make in our adult lives is that of a brand new car. Most of us start out on the roads with either a hand-me-down or a used car, and for many people it may be many years before they are able to buy themselves a brand new car. However, most of those people might be able to make that happen a little sooner if they are more aware of how easy it can really be to do so. After all, there are ways to ensure that you can personally afford a brand new car, even if you currently feel that it is not possible in your circumstance. In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the ways in which you might be able to afford a brand new car. Never say never.
Try Out Different Dealers
Even if you have seen the price of your dream car at one or two garages, that does not mean that you have a good sense of the average price. It is almost always worth shopping around with different dealers, just to be sure that you are not able to afford the car that you want. Sometimes you will even find it thousands cheaper somewhere, and that might just be enough for you to be able to afford it after all. It is hugely important to make sure that you are not giving up, and that instead you shop around where you can, so that you are absolutely aware of how possible it actually is to buy that vehicle. Don't give up until you have tried all of the dealers in your area, and possibly even a little beyond. See https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/where-to-buy-a-new-car for more.
Go For Finance
One great way that most people can afford a vehicle, even if it is an expensive brand new one, is to think about using finance. This is essentially a kind of credit system, where you pay in installments over a period of time until it is all paid off. It is one of the most common ways that people buy brand new cars, and it's easy to see why. All you need to do is to go somewhere like https://www.universal-car-credit.com/finance-explained.php and you can get set up for car finance in no time at all. That will mean that you can drive away your dream car today, and not have to worry about the cost straight away. This is a great way to ensure that you don't have to deprive yourself just to be able to drive the car you want.
It might also be that you have forgotten about the value of your current car. If you already have a cvar, you will be able to trade that in at many dealers for some of the money off towards a brand new car. How much will of course vary, but it is something that is always worth checking, as you never know when you might be able to successfully save yourself some considerable money this way.


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That way, if you get lost, you can easily ask someone about the name of the gate.
I read a lot of female blogs described how they were harassed by locals. Locals in Morocco were all really friendly to me. Speaking of locals and their friendliness, there is one thing that changes a lot in Marrakesh — the meaning of the promise. However, I must say that for every nice person in Marrakesh you can find one scam artist trying to fool tourists.
If someone on the street is trying to talk to you in English and tell you out of the blue that some street is closed and drag you somewhere to buy something at their shop. Unfortunately, there are many taxi scams in Marrakesh. This one is a reliable and affordable option.
This place was definitely one of a kind. Jamaa el Fna — main square in Marrakesh, is absolutely crazy. People are going to try to make you buy things and make you pay for taking photos of them. They might put snakes, monkeys and everything else they can find, on your shoulders. Yes, they do abuse these animals. All you have to do to impress the girls is when you approach them, be confident and delightful , and you will win their hearts in no time. Simply follow the tips we have mentioned in this guide to get the most gorgeous girls in this city.
Since Morocco is a Muslim country, the majority of the female population is reserved. The ladies usually refrain from taking part in sexual or romantic acts until they have tied the knot with someone. There are some open-minded ladies in the city who would love to get laid , but this is usually not done openly in the public.
It is rather done at nightclubs and online dating apps and websites , where they can be discreet about their desires and intent. You have a fairly average chance of picking up girls in this city. Thus, keeping the aforementioned factors in mind, the rating is completely reasonable. The daytime is quite hectic in the capital city. As the sun rises, the local men leave their houses to go to their workplaces. People here are early risers and start their daily routines immediately after dawn. The local ladies are usually home during the early morning and come out during or after afternoon.
They are busy women and have the responsibility of looking after and taking care of their families. The city tends to get overcrowded during the afternoon and evening period. Many tourists in the city like to roam around in the city during the daytime. This is because city life is more vivacious in the day as compared to the night. The colorful souks, visual landscapes, and lively people are some of the most attractive things about this city.
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You have chances to hook up with gorgeous Moroccan as well as tourist females if you visit the suggested spots at the right time. The chances of picking up girls during the day time are minimal to average. This is because the females lead modest lives and do not like to interact much with strangers. If a girl is liberal, she might be more likely to reply to you and show her interest back.
You can spot a liberal girl by noticing her dressing. These girls tend to dress up in a more westernized manner such as jeans and shirts, and will not cover their heads. It also depends on the spots you visit , as some places are more crowded with liberal females than the others.
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Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, the rating given above is justified. Marrakesh has a number of spots where you can visit to meet sexy females. There are restaurants, cafes, and nightclubs where the girls like to visit to spend quality time. Some restaurants you can visit are:. These are five-star restaurants that attract many tourists and wealthy females.
Mistake 1. Getting Lost (and consequently scammed)
There are some exceptionally beautiful women in the upper class that you can meet here. Other places, such as the local malls are also another way to meet sexy girls during the daytime. Some of the best malls to visit in the city include:. They tend to get crowded around the afternoon and evening , and thus you must visit around these times to run into some beautiful females.
The life in Marrakesh is generally more hype during the daytime as compared to the nighttime. However, the tourist population and wealthy people of Marrakesh love to live it up once the sun goes down. The city has some very good spots for partying and meeting up with people. You can find liquor in the city in hidden bars and nightclubs. As for girls, the local female population does not go out much during the nighttime as they live reserved lives.
You are more likely to spot foreign girls during the nighttime in places such as restaurants, clubs and such. Nightclubs are a very common way of meeting people to hookup with. Some of these nightclubs include:. There is usually an entrance fee in the clubs for foreigners. If you know people in the city, you can get your name on the guest list and can be exempted from paying the fee. There are few good opportunities for you to hook up in the capital city if you are able to gain access to the right spots.
There are a number of sexy foreign ladies and prostitutes in the city , who will be willing to have sex with you.
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You have a higher chance of getting laid with someone that is not a local and comes from a liberal background. If you visit the nightclubs and attend private parties in the city, you are likely to meet sexy and naughty females that want to hookup. Taking into consideration the above-mentioned points, the given rating is perfectly reasonable. The nightlife is not very active in this city. There are only a few people in the local population that like to party and live it up.
These people are usually from wealthier or liberal backgrounds. They tend to have more private parties and events where they can have fun. The nightclubs in the city are mostly filled with foreigners who are fond of enjoying a vivacious nightlife. In the nightclubs, you will find authentic and imported booze, with average to high prices. You can meet some very sexy girls in these nightclubs. Considering the aforementioned factors, the rating is completely reasonable. The chances of hooking up with mature ladies in this city are very minimal. In Morocco , The local ladies are taught to be marriage material from a young age and are discouraged from making any close male friends.
The ladies are mostly inexperienced when it comes to dating and some of them do not even have the experience of being close with a man in any form, besides family. The mature ladies are likely to stay loyal and committed to their partners. They do not get easily aroused by another man or keep any wrong intentions about them.
If you approach a mature lady, there is a high chance she will be married. Many of them live restricted and reserved lives due to the pressure from their families. The ladies have busy lives, and they are mostly fulfilling their duties as housewives. They are made to stay inside their homes and lack the freedom to go out. However, there are some exceptions in this city. There are more open-minded ladies in this city than anywhere else in the country. There are some single mature ladies in this city that like to lead independent lives.
Even though women refrain from expressing their sexual and romantic desires openly, they seek other ways to find attractive men that they can spend time within the city. These ladies can be commonly found at restaurants, shisha bars, and nightclubs. They have active nightlives as it gives them a chance to bond with other men.
Marrakesh – southern girl gone global
Single and mature Moroccan women like to date foreign men due to their unique personality traits and looks. Some women are also dissatisfied in their marriage and seek to have relationships outside their marriage. They feel that their sexual or romantic desires are unfulfilled, and they are unhappy with their married lives. Therefore, they look for other ways to satisfy themselves, and one of the common ways is by having an affair.
Meet new people in Marrakech
It will be difficult to find such women in public places , but you will be able to find such ladies on online dating platforms. Moreover, some single mature ladies have experience when it comes to dating, and can sense if a man has wrong intentions about them. You should focus on creating a good first impression by displaying your charm and being chivalrous, which will be appreciated.
When visiting Marrakesh , dating can be a fun and interesting experience. It just takes a few minutes, you simply create an account, upload a few images and tell a little about yourself. When the sun is out and the medina is packed with people, you will feel at ease and you can enjoy Marrakech in all its splendour.
To sum it up, Marrakech is one of the safest cities in Morocco. You might feel a little unsafe at night, but in no moment will you be threatened or hurt. This is because Morocco has very severe penalties and the police can be very aggressive. Nevertheless, always keep an eye out on your bag, as there are sometimes pick-pockets.


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On Thursday, October 13, UNH Information Technology will host Agents J.R. Manes and Timothy Russell from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to speak on current malicious trends in cyber security in addition to current US Federal Government initiatives to combat those trends. This session is open to USNH faculty, staff, and students. It will be held in the Memorial Union Building beginning at 1pm.
This event is the last in the series planned by UNH Information Security Services in recognition of Cyber Security Awareness Month. Registration is requested. UNH event attendees are eligible to register for a Grand Prize Drawing for an 11" MacBook Air. The Grand Prize is co-sponsored by UNH ISS and Thales e-Security and will be presented by UNH CIO Stan Waddell and THALES UNH Representative, Patrick McLarney in November.
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an annual occurrence targeted towards raising awareness in regards to the importance of cyber security. According to the Federal Trade Commission, these threats take on many shapes and forms, including data breaches, security incidents, privacy violations, and phishing/skimming attacks.
Here at UNH, sensitive data is handled by many faculty and staff on both a personal and professional level. As societal reliance on the Internet grows steadier by the day, the importance of educating those online to standard best security practices is critical.
Thursday, October 13 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Speakers: J.R. Manes & Timothy Russell from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Topic: Current Malicious Trends in Cybersecurity
Location: MUB 334
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For more information, go to: https://www.unh.edu/it/information-security-services/cyber-security-month


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Named after 'verde', which means green in Spanish, Vista Verde showcases lush green landscaping and features designed to bring a symphony of nature to residents. Vista Verde Vietnam is strategically located in Thanh My Loi Ward, in the heart of District 2's administrative center. It is five minutes away from essential amenities such as Metro Hypermart, Parkson Department Store, Lotte Cinema, Phuc An Khang Hospital, and prestigious international schools such as ACG International School. Vista Verde is 10 minutes away from District 1 and 7, with excellent connectivity via the Thu Thiem Tunnel, Thu Thiem Bridge, Saigon Bridge and Phu My Bridge. The project is expected to complete towards end of 2017.
Vista Verde provides residents with state-of-the-art recreational facilities such as an iconic gym and clubhouse with 360° view, resort-style swimming pool, lounging islands, jogging track, and tennis court. In addition, a shopping town at the ground floor provides residents with essential retail shops their convenience. Vista Verde has over 30 unit types available in quality finishes, including special units such as duplexes and units with PES. Designed for modern living, units in Vista Verde are designed with spacious living and dining areas, natural ventilation and loggia.
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CapitaLand is one of Asia's largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the company's diversified real estate portfolio primarily includes integrated developments, shopping malls, serviced residences, offices and homes. The company also has one of the largest real estate fund management businesses with assets located in Asia. CapitaLand leverages its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, product design and development capabilities, active capital management strategies and extensive market network to develop real estate products and services.
CapitaLand Vietnam is a subsidiary business unit of CapitaLand. CapitaLand presence in Vietnam is in primarily Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong and Danang with its main business in residential and serviced residences sectors. In residential sector, to date, CapitaLand has a portfolio of close to 6,000 homes across six residential projects in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Four projects in Ho Chi Minh City, which are The Vista, PARCSpring, Vista Verde and one site in Binh Chanh District. The other two projects are in Hanoi, named Mulberry Lane and one site in Ha Dong District. In the serviced residence sector, its wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited, has a portfolio of more than 1,800 apartment units in 13 properties across the four major cities, making it the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in the country.
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Zeoli wins 7th term as Orange first selectman
Jim Zeoli Photo: Pam McLoughlin / Hearst Connecticut Media
Six-term Republican First Selectman Jim Zeoli beat political newcomer Democrat Margaret Novicki, by 1,069 votes in what Zeoli told supporters was a "very snug race," and independent candidate Alex DeAngelo — who declared himself a longshot from the start — garnered 69 votes.
Voter turnout was light, an official said and the final unofficial numbers, including absentee ballots were Zeoli with 2,985 votes and Novicki with 1,916 votes.
Zeoli arrived at headquarters after the votes had been tallied red faced and feeling sick with a cold, telling them he had just been in a steam shower because he got a chill and cold from standing out in the rain all day.
"I kissed too many people," he quipped.
"I did win," he told supporters who packed the small headquarters. "She (Novicki) made it very snug this race so you can be sure they're tact is, 'We almost had it.'"
Novicki, who gave Zeoli his biggest election challenge in recent history and ran a strong social media and door knocking campaign, said running for the top seat was a "wonderful experience."
"We fought a hard campaign, The voters made their decision and we respect that," she said. "We'll continue to advocate to make this town," all that it can be.
DeAngelo, 24, who said throughout the campaign that he was going for the Millenial vote. showed up at Republican headquarters after the numbers were in and was praised by Zeoli fans for getting into the mix at such a young age. Zeoli said DeAngelo would be appointed to a board or commission. "Just let it roll off — you'll get another round," Zeoli told DeAngelo, who has said he may want a future in politics.
Zeoli thanked supporters, especially high school students from Notre Dame, Hopkins and Amity high schools for all the work they did making phone calls and doing a lot of other work. "They really, really helped."
Other winners in the election were Republicans Judy Williams, John J. Carangelo, Ralph G. Okenquist and Democrats Paul Davis, Mitch Goldblatt and Jen Alfaro for Board of Selectmen.
Novicki is a retired United Nations official who as part of her career managed a $70 million budget. Like the other candidates in the race, she was reared in Orange and said she loves the town so much that she returned to retire here after living abroad.
While there are no single controversial issues in town right now, the candidates during the campaign expressed diverse ideas for addressing the ongoing issues of economic development, quality of life for senior citizens and even development of specific ailing parcels such as the former Stew Leonard's property on Marsh Hill Road and the highly visible and mostly vacant Firelite Shopping Center at the corner of Racebrook and Old Tavern roads. Both parcels are privately owned.
Novicki emphasized that it was time for a change in leadership and more emphasis on economic development to stop the growing tax burden.
She said taxes went up 28 percent in 10 years. Novicki said she wanted to restore some of that small town feel she said has been lost in town.
Zeoli, who is a college-educated farmer and owner of Shamrock Farm, said he makes economic development a priority all the time.
Zeoli said that in addition to local resources to foster economic development the town works with CERC— Connecticut Economic Resource Center — and REX, Regional Economic Xcelleration.
DeAngelo, 24, who admitted a win for him was a "longshot," said he joined the race to represent Millennials who are starting to think about creating their own families but find costs prohibitive in Orange.
Novicki earned a Bachelor Of Science degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 1977 and in 1979, a master's degree from Columbia University's School of International Affairs.
She said during the campaign she feels "it's my calling to serve this town."
Novicki's job at the United Nations involved high level management and leadership skills, she said.
DeAngelo graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in recreation and leisure with a concentration in sports.
DeAngelo said has said he's proud that he didn't take any donations during the campaign. He said times are tough for people and he knows he's an "underdog." He has a few signs around town, and has also heavily used social media — Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, to get his message out.
Novicki said she learned when campaigning there is a huge need for "affordable" senior housing that will allow seniors to stay here and she also heard from many residents that they don't feel heard by Town Hall when they have a problem.
Zeoli has said during the last 12 years, he's "been available 24/7 365 days a year," for Orange and he remains that dedicated


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The US, as an actor incompatible with JCPOA, eventually left Iran's P5 + 1 nuclear agreement last year in May. While JCPOA is exponentially in need of the integration of members and the adoption of a reciprocal approach against President Donald Trump's avarice, but in reality it has not been realized yet.
The Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed the issue a few days ago during his Asian tour of four countries in Turkmenistan, India, Japan and China. Among those countries, China as part of the P4 + 1 group, is becoming increasingly important in Zarif Asian tour.
A significant part of the talks of the Iranian Foreign Minister in China was devoted to a nuclear deal, and in his meeting with the Beijing authorities he called them for taking tangible and practical action to save the JCPOA.
Iranian FM also urged the need for global contemplation and cooperation to confront Trump's unilateralist policies, saying, 'Iran and China must contemplate and work together to maintain the multilateral order of the world and prevent the imposition of unilateral order.'
Apart from being a member of the JCPOA, Beijing is one of the main buyers of Iran's oil. The United States' maximum pressure policy on Iran, which includes 'to cut oil exports to zero', has not been unaffected by Tehran-Beijing relations.
Zarif, in talks with his Chinese counterpart, emphasized that 'Iran's interests must be met in the JCPOA and Beijing should take practical steps towards Iran's interests if it wishes to maintain the JCPOA'.
Exports of Iranian oil to major buyers such as China in the post-JCPOA space increased dramatically, and even with the withdrawal of the US, the deal remained thriving due to oil exemptions for eight major Iranian oil buyers.
According to reports from the Chinese Customs, Beijing in March purchased 541,100 bpd of oil daily from Iran, showing an increase of 31,400 bpd compared to a month earlier (February).
After the termination of six-month oil exemption and Trump's avoidance to extend it, China was one of the first countries to protest the measure. Over past few days, some sources have said of China has cut and halt purchases of oil from Iran, which, if verified, would point the finger of the world to the leaders of China that despite the fact that Beijing is a member of the JCPOA and the ongoing political support of the nuclear deal, they have not taken a practical step in thwarting American conspiracies and saving the JCPOA.
The other part of the JCPOA rescue mission rests with its European parties, including Germany, France and Britain, who have not taken tangible steps in this regard. The game of European parties with mechanisms such as 'SPV' and 'INSTEX', which have been raised many times and remained only at the level of the slogan, ultimately forced Tehran to take reciprocal action.
Iran, even after the official departure of the United States, exercised restraint for a year and gave Europe a deadline to take a serious and objective action to save the deal. On the anniversary of Tramp's withdrawal of the deal, the Supreme National Security Council concluded that it would review its obligations on the same day.
In a statement issued by the council, Articles 26 and 36 can be seen if they allowed Iran to halt or partially implement their obligations if the other parties did not comply with their obligations.
Tehran's decision to alleviate the volume of its commitments, especially in the field of heavy water and enriched uranium, was followed after Trump refused to extend the exemption of transferring of the heavy water and exchange of the enriched uranium with yellow cake.
In addition to relieving the extent of its commitments, the Supreme National Security Council gave the P4 + 1, 60-day deadline to fulfill its commitments, especially in the banking and oil fields.
Iran's reciprocal action in the implementation of the JCPOA obligations on one hand and increasing tensions between Tehran and Washington in recent days on the other hand, has caused the European Union leaders to struggle for saving the JCPOA.
The foreign ministers of the three European countries convened a few days ago in Brussels to examine the repercussions and consequences of the event; a meeting that concluded in full support of the nuclear deal and the promise of implementation of INSTEX in the coming weeks.
This is not the first time the European authorities have made such promises to make Tehran hopeful on saving the JCPOA. Some experts in the European refer to the move by the European as a strategy to buy time, and in turn, some have opposite view and believe that lifting the US sanctions and other European firms to cooperate with Tehran is time consuming.
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Tehran, May 22, IRNA - Following the departure of the United States from the JCPOA and the White House's obstructions in the way of its implementation, tangible and substantial steps were not taken by the members of the deal to rescue this agreement; an issue that ultimately, pushed Iran for some of its commitments.


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Shall we continue into the playoff section of my Power Ranking breakdown? If you want to head back to the first post, you can do so here.
- Washington Redskins
Record 7-7
Playoffs!? So, you're saying there's a chance
Biggest Win Week 3 vs. Packers (31-17)
Biggest Loss ¾ of their offense
Week 14 vs. Giants (40-16)
Playoff Lookout I actually kind of feel bad for the Skins and their fans. This team was in a position to run away with the division before injuries attacked and overran their roster. Their QB situation has been a disaster as they lost 2 to serious leg injuries (one much worse than the other) and another to mediocrity. Josh Johnson is now their starter and he hadn't played in a game in 5 years and hadn't started a game in 7 years. They're going through linemen like it's going out of style and yet they're still in the hunt. The Skins would be higher on this list if they weren't so beat up.
- Carolina Panthers
Record 6-8
Playoffs!? So, you're saying there's a chance
Biggest Win Week 9 vs. Bucs (42-28)
Biggest Loss Week 10 @ Steelers (52-21)
Playoff Lookout A true tale of two halves in Carolina. The first half of the season had this squad looking like a division contender and a potential playoff sleeper team. The second half has netted them 6 losses in 6 games, and yet, there's still a chance that the Panthers can make the playoffs. If the Panthers can win their final 2 games to gain some momentum back, and somehow sneak into the playoffs…….. CMC, Cam and co. could make a run. They're sneaky talented.
- Cleveland Browns
Record 6-7-1
Playoffs!? So, you're really saying there's a chance?
Biggest Win Week 14 vs. Panthers (26-20)
Biggest Loss Week 6 vs. Chargers (38-14)
Playoff Lookout Who the hell would have thought the Browns would be contending for a possible, and I say that very lightly, playoff position in Week 16 of the season!? Oh yeah, that's right…. I did. No fanbase in the league should be more excited than the Dawg Pound. A winless team a season ago has found their franchise QB and has cornerstone players on the defensive side of the ball in Garrett and Ward. Baker and co. have brought the Browns 6 wins including 4 out of their last 5 and things are looking as bright in Cleveland as they have in a long, long time. The playoffs this season would need a miracle, but a winning season for the Brownies would feel like a Super Bowl with how bad this team has been for so long.
- Miami Dolphins
Record 7-7
Playoffs!? So, you're saying there's a chance
Biggest Win Week 14 vs. Patriots (34-33)
Biggest Loss Week 4 @ Patriots (38-7)
Playoff Lookout The Dolphins are one of the more underrated teams in the entire league and it was another thing I predicted before the season started. Miami has a chance to sneak into the Wild Card if things fall their way but considering their season was looking over last week before the Miami Miracle…. This team could be destined to slide into the playoffs.
- Philadelphia Eagles
Record 7-7
Playoffs!? So, you're saying there's a chance
Biggest Win Week 15 @ Rams (30-23)
Biggest Loss Week 11 @ Saints (48-7)
Playoff Lookout The defending champs have struggled throughout the season especially when it comes to being healthy. Their secondary has been as banged up as any secondary I can remember in recent memory and Wentz has been hurt all year. And yet, the defending champs are still in a situation to defend their crown. If they can win out and get a loss from Minnesota, Philly sneaks in as the Wild Card and from there, who knows where Big Dick Nick could take them.
- Tennessee Titans
Record 8-6
Playoffs!? So, you're saying there's a chance
Biggest Win Week 14 vs. Giants (30-9)
Biggest Loss Week 11 @ Colts (38-10)
Playoff Lookout The Titans are a tough team to list on here because I really don't feel like they're that good of a team but, they continue to go out and prove my opinion wrong. Their offensive line is tremendous, and their secondary remains one of the leagues best despite flying under the radar. If this team is able to slide in to the Wild Card as the 6 seed, a first round exit would be likely, but this team gets better and better each season.
- Minnesota Vikings
Record 7-6-1
Playoffs!? Wild Card #2
Biggest Win Week 15 vs. Dolphins (41-17)
Biggest Loss Week 3 vs. Bills (27-6)
Playoff Lookout The firing of their Offensive Coordinator late in this season may have been a blessing in disguise for an offense that was struggling despite being supremely talented. Since the firing, their offense put up 41 against a playoff caliber opponent. The Vikings are going to get in to the playoffs and could upset a team on the road in round 1 on their way to another playoff run. I believe in Captain Kirk and the Vikings offense.
- Pittsburgh Steelers
Record 8-5-1
Playoffs!? Lead AFC North. #4 Seed.
Biggest Win Week 15 vs. Patriots (17-10)
Biggest Loss Week 4 vs. Ravens (26-14)
Playoff Lookout Yes, I know, the Steelers just beat the Patriots and they lead the AFC North and blah blah blah. I don't think they're that good. Their defense is pretty underrated but Big Ben is on an Eli level of mobility and I think the Steelers are on the downturn. They won't win the division and might lose their way right out of the playoffs. Or, I could be wrong. Either way, my list, my rules.
- Baltimore Ravens
Record 8-6
Playoffs!? Wild Card #2
Biggest Win Week 4 @ Steelers (26-14)
Biggest Loss Week 8 @ Panthers (36-21)
Playoff Lookout The Real Kings of the (AFC) North. The Ravens are going to win the AFC North and take it out of the clutches of their rival Steelers. Lamar Jackson has set the rushing attack on fire and when a team rushes the ball this effectively, they'll dominate possession which keeps the opposing team off the field. Baltimore's defense always manages to be terrific which has been no different this season. I don't think the Ravens are quite set for a deep run in the playoffs, but with the youth this team possesses, especially if they are fully behind Jackson, it won't be long before they are ready for that big playoff run.
- Dallas Cowboys
Record 8-6
Playoffs!? Lead the NFC East. #4 Seed.
Biggest Win Week 13 vs. Saints (13-10)
Biggest Loss Week 15 @ Colts (23-0)
Playoff Lookout I complain enough about the Cowboys and how much stress they bring to my life so I'll keep this one short. I genuinely believe Dallas can beat any team in football when they control possession and don't give the opposing offense short field to work with. Pretty much, when Dallas doesn't shoot itself in the foot, they're a dangerous team. They're a win away from a division title but I don't think they'll go much further. Maybe a first round victory before they break my heart in the divisional round.
- Indianapolis Colts
Record 8-6
Playoffs!? So, you're saying there's a chance
Biggest Win Week 15 vs. Cowboys (23-0)
Biggest Loss Week 13 @ Jaguars (6-0)
Playoff Lookout The Colts rank higher than some of the teams above them in the standings because this Colts team is excellent. Their record doesn't show exactly how good they are. An offensive line that was once the worst in football only a season ago, is now one of football's best and it has helped bring Luck back to his MVP level. The Colts are going to sneak in as that second wild card team and I think could surprise a team on the road in the first round. Don't sleep on Indy or they'll make you pay.
- Seattle Seahawks
Record 8-6
Playoffs!? Wild Card #1
Biggest Win Week 13 vs. 49ers (43-16)
Biggest Loss Week 10 vs. Rams (36-31)
Playoff Lookout The Seahawks always find ways to win down the stretch of the season to make their way into the playoffs. This team may even be better than their record says. If you look at their 6 losses, 4 of them were to playoff teams and the other 2 were on the road. Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, and a three headed monster in the backfield have this Seattle team ready to shock the world.
- New England Patriots
Record 9-5
Playoffs!? Lead the AFC East. #3 Seed.
Biggest Win Week 6 vs. Chiefs (43-40)
Biggest Loss Week 2 @ Jaguars (31-20)
Playoff Lookout They're not in their usual situation of playing to lock up a first round bye by now, but this Patriots team will be ready to win in the playoffs like they always are. And why? Because no team in football has a coaching staff that prepares for their opponents like the Patriots do. They always make sure their guys are ready for the game, especially in the playoffs. Sometimes they're so prepared, you'd think they were using cheat codes.
- Los Angeles Rams
Record 11-3
Playoffs!? Clinched the NFC West. #2 Seed.
Biggest Win Week 11 vs. Chiefs (54-51)
Biggest Loss Week 15 vs. Eagles (30-23)
Playoff Lookout I know, I know. They have this insanely high-powered offense and their defense is filled with all-star level players but hear me out. If Todd Gurley isn't fully healthy, which appears to be clear, this Rams offense is not the same. And their 'amazing' corners have been burnt like toast in the games they've lost. What happens in the playoffs when they come up against those top-tier receivers without their high-powered offense? Don't get me wrong, they're exceptionally good, but Super Bowl contender and best team in the NFC like they're said to be? I think not.
- Houston Texans
Record 10-4
Playoffs!? Lead the AFC South. #2 Seed.
Biggest Win Week 8 vs. Dolphins (42-23)
Biggest Loss Week 14 vs. Colts (24-21)
Playoff Lookout My preseason pick to win the Super Bowl find themselves in a position to do so. The Texans offense is as good as any, with the combination of Watson and Hopkins. Throw in Lamar Miller and D-Thomas and they're very good. The defense could very well be what would bring this team a championship though. People are sleeping on the Texans like they have all season, but don't do it. I'm sticking with my preseason pick, Houston wins it down in Atlanta.
- Kansas City Chiefs
Record 11-3
Playoffs!? Lead the AFC West. #1 Seed.
Biggest Win Week 2 @ Steelers (42-37)
Biggest Loss Week 15 vs. Chargers (29-28)
Playoff Lookout Kansas City's offense is as fast paced and high-scoring as the league has seen in a long time. BUT, who have they beat? 8 of their 11 wins this season came against non-playoff teams. The bigger problem for them come playoffs? The Chiefs defense has allowed the 5th most points in football. Of the top 10 most scored on defenses, only the Dolphins are in contention for the playoffs. Every other team will be picking early in the draft. They say defense wins championships and eventually, that defense will come back to bite them. The return of Eric Berry (oh, there goes that horse coach), can make a difference for their defense, but not enough of one.
- New Orleans Saints
Record 12-2
Playoffs!? Clinched the NFC South and 1st Round Bye. #1 Seed.
Biggest Win Week 9 vs. Rams (45-35)
Biggest Loss Week 13 @ Cowboys (13-10)
Playoff Lookout They're the holders of the best record in football at the moment but they're not the best team in football. The last 3 weeks, the Saints have looked vulnerable to say the least. The Cowboys and Panthers defense were able to shut down the offense to the tune of 10 and 12 points respectively and the Bucs had a season sweep in sight until the 4th quarter. I have no doubt that Brees, "Can't Guard" Mike, and the backfield duo of Kamara and Ingram make this team dangerous against any team. But, if that defense can't keep the opposing offense off the field, that foursome gets minimal chance to do damage. Nonetheless, the NFC most likely runs through NOLA, which is one of the toughest places in sports to play.
- Los Angeles Chargers
Record 11-5
Playoffs!? Wild Card #1
Biggest Win Week 15 @ Chiefs (29-28)
Biggest Loss Week 11 vs. Broncos (23-22)
Playoff Lookout I debated in my own head about these guys being this high the entire time I wrote this which is the duration of a few days. But, facts are facts. I don't think there's a better team in the AFC at this moment than the Chargers. They just beat the Chiefs on the road and are exceptionally good on both sides of the ball. Their defense has been one of the best, without their best player for most of the season. And now, Bosa is back and will make an immediate impact which will make that young secondary, anchored by Derwin James, even better. Philip Rivers is one of the best QB's of this generation and one of the most underrated of all time, but he won't gain true recognition until he wins a ring. This could be the year for Rivers and the Chargers.
- Chicago Bears
Record 10-4
Playoffs!? Clinched the NFC North. #3 Seed.
Biggest Win Week 14 vs. Rams (15-6)
Biggest Loss Week 7 vs. Patriots (38-31)
Playoff Lookout And then there was one. There is no better team in football right now than the Chicago Bears. In a league that is looking more open going into the playoffs than it has in years, a team with this good of a defense becomes an immediate favorite. Especially a team that has been able to shut down some of the leagues' best offenses. Their offense beats you with the perfect combination of speed and power but don't fool yourselves. This teams' defense is its bread and butter. I think it's possible that somewhere down the line in an important playoff game, Trubisky's inexperience could be the downfall of this team. Then again, I've doubted Trubisky since he came out of North Carolina so what do I know? Trubisky or a half-blind orangutan (I hope I have readers that get this reference) at QB, the Bears are the team to beat in the NFL right now.


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Edward Snowden has recently been meeting with human rights activists in Russia to help determine his future. Human Rights Watch representative Tatyana Lokshina has stated that Edward Snowden is now ready to seek asylum in Russia because he cannot fly to Latin America. Russia's President Vladimir Putin had previously said that Edward Snowden would be offered asylum if he stopped damaging the USA. Early reports suggested that Snowden was not ready to accept such a condition but now Snowden says "that his job is done".
Snowden has also asked human rights activists to petition the US and European states to not interfere with his asylum process. Snowden said he is ready to ask Russia for political asylum and that he "does not intend to harm the US in the future," according to the chairman of the Russian State Duma MP Vyacheslav Nikonov.
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Snowden did not rule out moving to a Latin American country but in the current climate he does not believe it is possible or sensible, particularly after the grounding of Evo Morales' jet just over a week ago.
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Dear Sam,
Tell me - am I a bad person whenever I let my husband know that something is bothering me? I try to take responsibility for my own feelings and make every effort to approach him respectfully, but then he says that I am just trying to make him look bad. It's as if he expects that I (or anybody) will be perfectly fine with absolutely everything he does. I'm not talking about abuse or neglect, just the usual "I'd prefer that you turn down the TV sound when I go to bed" stuff. If we can't manage this small item, God help us when something major comes along. Should I put up and shut up?
Annoyed, but muzzled
Dear Muzzled,
If you only knew how common this issue is, you'd at least tone down on the "I'm such a bad person" self-talk. Could it be that your husband chose you as a partner because you so easily buy the package? The life-script here is: husbands are right, wives are wrong, or the other way around. Why? Surely it cannot be true. All human beings are sometimes right, sometimes wrong. But not all human beings can accept this reality without losing their self-made identity. What happens to your husband's sense of self if he is shown to be less than reasonable or considerate? Obviously it lessens him, weakens him and forces him to live in and into the relationship rather than acting like he is independent. And this scares him, makes him angry so that he pulls away to become independent again, where he is safe. Well, good luck at trying to lasso him and force him to be connected to you. So, the ball is in your court. You can become independent, too (which will scare him even more). Or you can pursue him and smother him with demands to relate. Or you can under-stand his reaction, but not allow it to injure you. In the end, we all have to work out our own destiny. You show him what relating is all about by actually reacting to the way he is and what he does. How about balancing that act by reacting to the good things, the helpful ways he is with you? If all he knows of relationship (and this may be the case) is that it is judgemental and accusatory, then of course he will fight against it. But there are also the comforting, I'm-with-you parts that make it all worth while. Whoever said that marriage is smooth and easy? God created us to be completed by others. That means that we can only be whole persons in relationship. How can anybody know what they are really like without the input of others? The question is, then, do I want to be whole; do I want to live in reality; am I willing to be changed by the fact that others impinge on my being? You are being impinged on by a husband who wants to live parallel to you rather than into you. Can you live into that? I don't mean put up and shut up. I mean rise to the reality that when you are real, he will fade out. This is really your life. Keep being real. You never know when he will realize that it is safe to hear you, be challenged by you, and become a more developed person. Don't buy into the illusion that you are inferior, or that you are a bad person just because you are unique. Trust God to get his attention on this issue, and just love your husband into greater life. INSIDE THE ISSUE is authored thru Resurrection Lutheran Church, 250 Quarry Rd, Pembroke. Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Look us up at www.http://sites.advancedministry.com/ResurrectionLutheranChurch


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Friday, August 17, 2018
Artist Residency
Spending six weeks as a Resident Artist at STARworks Ceramics, in Star, NC, was an exceptional opportunity. I was there from July 05 through August 13th, and benefited tremendously from all that was available to me. The highlight was having numerous discussions with Takuro Shibata, director of all things clay. He is extremely knowledgeable on materials, and he guided me in making trial adjustments to my personal claybody using some of the local regional clay. Being able to work 8-10 hours a day, focusing solely on making work, was priceless. I was able to try some new ideas, as well as using numerous available claybodies. While I didn't fire any work during my stay, I will be able to see the results of my efforts this November when we fire Chris Gustin's kiln.
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In a large villa in the northern French town of Calais lives the grumpy patriarch Georges Laurent with his multi-generational family. His ambitious daughter Anne has taken over running the family business, while his son Thomas is getting settled with his new wife and baby and a Moroccan couple takes care of the household. Despite its huge rooms, there is not much space for emotions at villa Laurent and it is more by means of familial obligation than charity that Eve, Thomas' 13-year-old daughter from a former marriage, is taken in after the sudden death of her mother. Eve, however, soon finds an unexpected ally… Michael Haneke's latest film offers a wicked and fascinating peek into the well-hidden flaws of a European upper-class family.
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- Subtitles: German
- Director: Michael Haneke
- Cast: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Isabelle Huppert, Mathieu Kassovitz, Fantine Harduin, Franz Rogowski
- Screenplay: Michael Haneke
- Cinematography: Christian Berger
- Editor: Monika Willi
- Sound: Guillaume Sciama
- Producers: Margaret Ménégoz, Stefan Arndt, Veit Heiduschka, Michael Katz
- Production Companies: Les Films du Losange, X Filme Creative Pool GmbH, wega Filmproduktionsges.m.b.h
- World Sales: Les Films du Losange
- Swiss Distribution: Filmcoopi Zürich AG


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Onwards and Upwards!
Onwards and Upwards!
Our Business Development Manager Paul Bassford, is now 4 days into his Mount Everest Base Camp Trek.
We will be keeping this page updated throughout his adventure with photos and excerpts of what Paul tells us.
Today (16th October), Paul got his first view of Mount Everest whilst trekking at 3340 metres (11,220 feet) above sea level.
If you would like to donate towards Paul's fundraising for Maggie's Centre, please follow the link below:


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Of course you work in your company with many computer systems which are networked. The IT infrastructure has a key role since only with the help of these systems the extensive tasks of the enterprise will be handled. But what happens if all this is cancelled by viruses or spam mails? Or still worse: What would be if your network is useful to not only the trustworthy colleague but also service the hacker snooping around?
The increase effectiveness through IT has it's other side: Security breaches and ignorance threaten your data. Administrators are often neither up-to-date for the threats nor currently trained. These threats get more and more frequent daily and cause damages even at small and medium-sized enterprises amounting millions of dollars every year. This becomes worse through the damage to the image of your enterprise, if an e-mail infected by virus gets to your customers, for example. Six per cent of the enterprises which have suffered from a great data loss are filing bankruptcy within the year following on this event.
Our experts offer you competent help by safeguarding IT-infrastructure and offer extraordinary crisis intervention solutions in the case of an attack. Our team is permanently and especially trained on IT safety. We offer you a free safety check to recognize weak points. You therefore are able to start protective measures with our help before it is too late. Our help and your confidence bring you the safety which you need to work successfully and puts the bad boys on the chain!
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text: While thinking about today's horrible news from New Zealand I found some words from a hymn coming to me and giving me some comfort. So I am sharing them here in the hope that they might be of help to others as well. God is Love, Let Heaven Adore Him Verse 2: God is Love: … Continue reading Sorrow and the Heart of God


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Finally, ntel website is up and running, those of you that have not been able to access the website for more than a month now should check.
If you've recently recharge and activate your wawu data plan of 12GB, you should also check if you'll be able to check your data balance. No word on why the site was down from the management of ntel, nor if it's a system upgrade.
Kindly check if you are using ntel and let us know if the site works without any more errors.


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In a perfect world I'd use an airbrush to tweak some of the background crackle but this is not a perfect world #gwenom #nycc2019 pic.twitter.com/I0ixLfB4Lh— BEN C NYCC ARTIST ALLEY B16 (@bencaldwellart) October 5, 2019
Here's a look at all the new work I'm releasing TODAY at #NYCC2019 via @Spoke_Art booth 675! #InfinityWar #hereditary #lordoftherings #The Godfather pic.twitter.com/S2hpMS7nb2— Fernando Reza (@frodesignco) October 3, 2019
Our @seahawks Vs. Rams 'Gameday Series' Poster for this Thursday nights game! Purchase information here: https://t.co/8BUraoPSZt pic.twitter.com/JR3fp5Oftu— Invisible Creature (@icreature) September 30, 2019
My sister is big fan of Disney's Robin Hood, so for her birthday I did an illustration for her. Here it is! pic.twitter.com/CC0Lpmsod3— Natalie Smith (@n1_smith) September 30, 2019
October 2, 2019
Jane ⚡✨ pic.twitter.com/NjBs1aUL9R— Jen Bartel | NYCC E-9 (@heyjenbartel) October 3, 2019
"Believe it or not, it was tied to traffic lights — the green, yellow and red was how we were pushing it, to put some logic to it."— James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) October 3, 2019
A wacky oral history about how the #Pistons got teal uniforms, a horse logo and mascot (below are the 2 original designs):https://t.co/a4dX9Vytkn pic.twitter.com/6ShSfQsVYS
型から抜いたばかりのヒメカンテンナマコ。デザフェスよりいきもにあ向け? pic.twitter.com/xgmakxnM6f— Jade@復活 (@jad_ko) October 5, 2019
more copic experiments— James Harren (@JamesHarren1) October 4, 2019
Really enjoying these markers. #copicmarkers pic.twitter.com/MRNeQWLSzU
*Buy Gwenom comics and toys at ebay.


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Ok, so trying to update my channel to DP, I have the whole list checked off, except for the FEED URL Status.. I get the following error:
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This is my feed URL... I can't figure out what the problem could be? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The 2019/20 season is the Brent Symphony Orchestra's 109th year. We aspire to perform the finest orchestral music, bringing together pieces you may well have heard of, together with something new. Recent concerts have featured symphonies by Elgar, Bruckner, Mahler, Nielsen and Vaughan Williams; concertos by Sibelius and Strauss and also work by Bernstein, Mozart, Ravel and Stravinsky.
We are continuing our mission to play lesser-known works in our programmes amongst the audience favourites and will be performing works by William Grant Still and Lili Boulanger together with favourites by Strauss, Gershwin and Wagner. If you would like to be the first to hear about our events, please sign up to our mailing list.
Spring Concert Postponed
In line with Government guidelines and our duty to the safety of our members and audience members, the concert on 13th June has been postponed to Spring 2021.
The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting us all, and all in different ways. For Brent, it means the first cancelled concert in over a century. We are confident that we'll be able to come back in full strength on November 7th – a concert drawing from the very best of the romantic repertoire. We hope to see all of you there in full health.
Seeking Musicians
If you are a friendly musician looking to join an exciting and ambitious orchestra in North London, please do get in touch. We have vacancies for a Co-principal Trombonist and Double bass players. We're always pleased to hear from instrumentalists, especially brass and string players keen to play with us.
For more information about joining the orchestra see the Join Us page.
Friends of Brent Symphony Orchestra
We have a Friends of Brent Symphony Orchestra scheme which helps to continue the development of the orchestra and allows our audiences to enjoy new and exciting programmes and soloists, while at the same time coping with the rising costs of putting on concerts.
We are really grateful to our Friends who are helping us achieve this and if you would like to join and get a FREE concert ticket, please see the Support Us page.


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SY: SHORTMAN (GBR), manager THORPE (GBR)
GLASGOW - Comments from synchronised swimmer Kate SHORTMAN (GBR) and team manager Karen THORPE after SHORTMAN finished eighth in the technical solo final at Scotstoun Sports Campus on Monday.
Kate SHORTMAN (GBR)
On her routine:
"I felt really good until the last element, which wasn't so good. It is quite risky and nerve-racking.
Karen THORPE (GBR) - team manager
On SHORTMAN's routine:
"She's upset but she will be ready to go again (on Tuesday)."
"It's a young team and tiredness could be a factor. We don't train full-time."
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Complete post:
"Qu'est-ce que c'est?"
What's that?, What are those?...
One of our listeners asked: how do you say What are those? in French? We can say this in a number of ways.
First of all, let's imagine a context. You are in a pastry shop. There are pastries (des viennoiseries) at the counter but you don't know what kind they are, exactly. You want to ask the lady at the counter: What are those?
The question form you will need is:
- ... , qu'est-ce que c'est?
You can formulate your question like this:
- Ces viennoiseries-là, qu'est-ce que c'est?
= Those pastries, there, what are they?
... or like this:
- Qu'est-ce que c'est, ces viennoiseries-là?
= What are those, those pastries there?
In a less specific context...
Above, we have a specific context: we are talking about pastries. Where the context is not specific, we may meet any of the following question forms:
- Qu'est-ce que c'est?
- Qu'est-ce que c'est que ça?
Each of these questions has the same meaning and can be used in a singular or plural context. Depending on the context, the English equivalent can be:
- What's that?
- What are those?
..., de [quoi] s'agit-il?... yet another possibility
This question form also means What is it?, What are those?, What's this?, etc. Consider the following:
- Je vois que tu lis. De quel livre s'agit-il?
= I see you're reading. What book is it?
- Ces oiseaux que l'on peut voir dans son jardin en hiver, de quel genre d'oiseau s'agit-il?
= Those birds you see in your garden in winter, what type of bird is it?
If you wish, you may comment on or ask a question about the above. You must log in to add a comment or ask a question.


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I'll keep this short, even though I just spent two days tracking down why a new site I setup on the very morning of the the 3.0.2 update slowed to a crawl suddenly.
After an extensive search from DNS to Forwarding etc. etc. It came down to the Plugin SexyBookmarks.
Site Suddenly Slow to Load after 3.0.2 WP Update
I decided to deactivate all the plugins on the site and test for page load times after I reactivated each. When I turned them all off the page load time went from 7 seconds to 1/3 of a second. When I turned Sexybookmarks back on the site came to a crawl once again.
I then went to one of my sites that I've not done anything to since the 3.0.2 update and it's page load time had gone up to almost 6 seconds. I deactivated Sexybookmarks and the site load speed was back to under 1/3 of a second.
I've sent in a bug report to sexybookmarks reporting the issue. I LIKE THIS PLUGIN A LOT so I hope they can get the conflict resolved quickly.
If your site has suddenly slowed down after the 3.0.2 update and you are running sexybookmarks test it yourself. Deactivate the plugin and see if your site doesn't speed back up to normal.
For now I've switched over to the AddToAny plugin. It works, but isn't as "pretty" as sexybookmarks.


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GFC+10: a survey of public attitudes to the federal government's handling of the global financial crisis, ten years on
It is not inevitable that people will learn from history. It is not even inevitable that those who are willing to learn from history learn the right lessons. Which is why, as we approach 10 years since the global financial crisis (GFC) it is important to be clear eyed about what happened in our financial sector, what the impacts on the broader economy were, the policies that were implemented, and the impact of those policies.
This briefing note is the first of a series that examines public attitudes to and knowledge of Australia's economy during the GFC, as well as the impact of different factors, including the government's stimulus spending.
During the GFC there was a downturn in economic growth in virtually all developed economies. Economic growth in Australia fell to below two per cent but plummeted in both the US and the Euro area. Those two economics experienced large contractions which have subsequently been referred to as the 'Great Recession'. By contrast Australia's downturn was much less severe and not much different from the normal pattern of fluctuations witnessed over the decade and a half before then.
Following the GFC, Australia had the enviable position of having come out of it better than most other comparable countries. The Rudd/Gillard Government was proud of its record during the global financial crisis; the stimulus worked much better than the official economic forecasters had expected.
Ten years later, Australia grinds on in a sluggish, low growth economy with stagnant wage growth and rising inequality.
This research is, to our knowledge, the first in many years to assess public knowledge of and attitudes towards the GFC and the Australian government's stimulus response.


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Enter today the Nature's Finest Contest: you can taste as first and for free the new 400g pot of Pineapple and Mango with a hint of Coconut flavour!
When you need a refreshment, you can drink of course, but there's no anything better to eat some fresh fruits. Mango, Pineaplle, Strawberry, coconut..they are rich in vitamins and they give you all the energy you need to face the warm days.
About Nature's Finest Products
The Nature's Finest products are an innovative range of fruit packed in juice, with no added cane sugar, no preservatives, no artificial colours, sweeteners or added flavours. If you eat healthy and you look for fresh tasting natural fruit all year they are the products for you .
How to enter
To enter the competition, you have only to click here, become Fan and then enter your details. You can win one of 300 Nature's Finest Vouchers to buy the brand new pot!
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Courses and seminars
The origins of Arab-Flamenco fusionFrom December 16, 2019 until February 22, 20215:00 p.m.CORDOBAAt its headquarters in Cordoba, Casa Árabe is offering eleven "master classes" to be given by Carolina Prior, with the goal of taking a tour through the origins of Arab dance (gypsis), including its changes over time and its influence on flamenco.
Courses and seminars
Approaching the art of Al-AndalusFrom January 27, 2020 until November 17, 2020The course will be held from February 11 through November 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.CORDOBACasa Árabe is giving this educational art course at its headquarters in Cordoba, to be held from February 11 through November 17. The next session will be on September.
Courses and seminars
New archeology and history workshops in CordobaFrom January 27, 2020 until December 17, 20208:00 p.m.CORDOBACasa Árabe is hosting these workshops given by SextoMario at its headquarters in Cordoba, with the goal of increasing awareness about the region's history and historical values.
Courses and seminars
You can now learn Arabic with the finest teachers from any place you wishFrom July 20, 2020 until September 27, 2020Check schedules for each level and group.IN MADRID AND ONLINEThis fall, we will be offering a new set of courses, both in person and online, for adults and children. You can complete your registration from September 1 through 22.
Special programs
Guided tours of the Casa MudéjarFrom February 10, 2020 until December 18, 2020Check dates and times for each tour.CORDOBAWith these guided tours of our headquarters, we are contributing to the commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Cordoba's Historical City Center as a World Heritage Site. The next tour will be taking place on June 26 (you may sign up as of one week before the tour).


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What is leave no trace? Why is it important?
"Leave No Trace Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands." -LNT
Visit their webpage:
Human impact on nature is no joke. Beyond things such as pollution and mass construction, there are actually many things we do, although seemingly harmless, that directly impact nature and cause unnatural and destructive changes within it.
With peoples' increasing desire to travel and get outdoors, it is vital for all of us to not only be appreciative and respectful of the place we're exploring, but to be aware of our personal impact on it. So, Leave No Trace has established 7 principles to guide and teach us how to minimize our impacts.
The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
- Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit
- Prepare for extreme weather, hazards and emergencies
- Schedule your event to avoid times of high use
- Scout your route to avoid getting lost
- Ensure that the groups skills match the requirements of the activity
- Durable surfaces included established trails, rock, gravel, or dry grasses.
- Never alter a site to suit your needs
In popular areas:
- Walk in a single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy
- Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent
In pristine areas:
- Disperse use to prevent the creation of trails
- Avoid places where impacts are just beginning.
- Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your rest areas for garbage or spilled foods. Pack out all garbage, left over food and litter.
- Use toilets where available. If not, deposit solid human waste in "cat holes" dug 15 to 20 cm deep atleast 60m from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cat hole when finished.
- Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.
- Avoid polluting water. On a one-day event there should be no need to wash yourself.
- Preserve the past, observe but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artifacts.
- Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
- Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species,
- Do not build structures, rock cairns, or use flagging or marking paint
- Where fire are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans or mound fires
- Fires should not be lit on any type of vegetated surface, to avoid the risk of the fire spreading; put them only on bare mineral spoil.
- Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand.
- Burn all wood to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.
- Do not try to burn leftover food or other garbage that would have to be removed later.
- Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
- Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters their natural behaviours, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
- Protect wildlife and your food by storing food and garbage securely.
- Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.
- Avoid wildlife during sensitive times, such as when mating, nesting, raising young, or during winter.
- Respect others and protect the quality of their experience.
- Be courteous, yield to other users on the trail.
- Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.
- Take breaks away from trails and other visitors.
- Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.


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KARACHI - Pakistan has been incurring a loss of about $ 3 billion per annum on account of infrastructure and industrial corrosion and it needs a comprehensive National Strategy for corrosion control. This was stated by the engineers and experts at a conference on Corrosion, Prevention and Management, organised by National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) at a local hotel here Thursday. They said that the losses of corrosion could be minimised by creating awareness among the society about its damages and by using new technologies for corrosion prevention. Senior Sindh Minister Syed Sardar Ahmed said that corrosion was a neglected subjected in the government quarters and there was no plan for its prevention. He said industrial sector faces huge losses due to corrosion, as the replacement of costly machinery is an expensive business. Similarly, billions of rupees of public money is lost due to corrosion in infrastructure facilities, like water supply and sewerage pipelines, bridges, etc. He appreciated the efforts of the organisers for highlighting an issue, which was never taken up before and advised the participants of the conference to suggest ways and means to control corrosion. The minister said that the government was working hard to control administrative and governance corrosion, which was eating away the vitals. Sardar Ahmed said that the experts had already pointed out about the shortage of electricity 20 years ago but the people at the helm of affairs did not pay attention to this vital issue. Consultant Corrosion Engineering Dr Arjumand Akhtar said that 22 percent of corrosion losses could be controlled by utilising new technology and creating awareness. Use of fiber glass and coating are some of the recommended methods to prevent corrosion, he added. Quoting an assessment report, he said that roughly 3 percent of the GNP is lost every year in Pakistan due to corrosion in industrial, infrastructure and household sectors. He said that the extent of losses has been calculated on the basis of Gross National Product (GNP) of 2004-2005, which is about $105.28b. He said that corrosion management starts at the designing stage and lot of damages can be prevented. Dr Akhtar said that only two gas utility companies were strictly adhering to the corrosion control methods because they are managing high-pressure gas pipelines. President Institute of Engineers Pakistan Eng Zafar Zubair underlined the need for chalking out the national strategy to control corrosion. He said that the corrosion control was necessary as it enhances the cost of the project. He underlined the need for the adoption of anti-corrosion measures at the time of designing of infrastructure projects. M Naeem Qureshi President NFEH, Kalim Siddiqui of Bosicor Pakistan, Dr Shahid Alam, Midhat Ali Jaffery M Yousuf Memon, Ahmed Moin Uddin, Liaquat Raza, Anees Ansari, Rare Admiral (R) Abid Mujtaba and Prof. Khurshid Mehmood also talked about corrosion management, precautions and controls.
Sarfraz Ali
October 30, 2009


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Description Edit
High-oleic safflower or sunflower oil makes a smooth, neutral base for mayonnaise that allows the added flavors of fresh herbs to shine through.
- Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
- Original recipe
- Makes approximately ¾ cup
Ingredients Edit
- 2 to 3 tablespoons pasteurized egg whites
- 2 to 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
- ¼ to ½ teaspoons dry mustard powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ to ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon fresh seasonal herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, and sage, finely minced (optional)
- 8 tablespoons high-oleic sunflower or safflower oil, divided
Directions Edit
- Put the egg, lemon juice, mustard powder, honey, salt, garlic, herbs and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a blender and blend on low to completely puree.
- Removing the top from the blender, very slowly drizzle in the remaining 6 tablespoons of oil, gradually turning the blender onto a higher speed.
- The mayonnaise will be thickened slightly but not as thick as commercial mayonnaise.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Use within two weeks.
Nutritional information Edit
Per 1 tablespoon serving (15 g-wt.):
- 90 calories (80 from fat) | 9g total fat | 0.5g saturated fat | 0g protein | 1g total carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 1g sugar) | 0mg cholesterol | 100mg sodium
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NUR3164 - Nursing Research and Informatics (BS)
Credits/Clock Hours:
3 credits (3 lecture hours)
This course explores the concepts of research and healthcare informatics trends. Students learn the relationship between nursing research and utilization of evidence-based practice. Students will also understand the importance of integration of research findings related to healthcare quality within the context of nursing practice.
Prerequisites: NUR3069, NUR3119, NUR3125, NUR3825 (with a grade of C or higher); Corequisites: NUR3678, NUR4636C, NUR4827C (with a grade of C or higher)


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By Alicia Dziak
Around here, Columbus Day doesn't just mean a nice long weekend for the kids—it means Ellicottville's Fall Festival weekend, and you won't want to miss anything that's planned for this annual tradition, happening Oct. 10-11.
Ready for some good old-fashioned family fun?
Stroll the Village streets to check out the arts and crafts show (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday), mouth-watering festival food (6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) and amusement rides (11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday).
Or take the short drive out of town to Pumpkinville, where you can navigate a new corn maze, jump on some bouncy inflatable pillows, pose in and around your favorite fall-themed props, race the pedal cars and eat even more.
Ready to work off all those calories?
Sign up for the annual Fall Festival 5K on Saturday, Oct. 10. Runners and walkers will enjoy a challenging 5K or 1-mile walking course, starting and finishing at Holiday Valley. For more info or to register, visit heartrateup.com.
Or head out Sunday, Oct. 11 for the Fall Festival Mountain Bike Race, where beginner, sport and expert Mountain Bike Racers take on a fast and fun course, starting at 10 a.m. at the HV Training Center.
Ready for some sightseeing?
Ride the chairlift to the top of Mardi Gras for $5, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, where you can eat, drink and be merry while listening to live music and viewing the fall foliage from above. Or head over to the Spruce Lake Chairlift (also $5) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and check out the reflections of the leaves in beautiful Spruce Lake.
For even more scenery, head over to HoliMont where the Exhibition Express lift will also be running on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ready for some adventure?
Sky High Aerial Park, Mountain Coaster and the Climbing Forest are open Fridays, Saturday and Sundays through October 18, and Saturday and Sunday only from October 24 through November 1. Take in the fall colors from the treetops as you navigate the ropes and zipline course, climb in the 3D Climbing Forest and soar down the Mountain on the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster.
Ready for some dancing?
Some of your favorite local bands will be performing at Holiday Valley from noon to 4 p.m. both days at the top of Mardi Gras, and from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. both days at the Cabana Bar. Or head into town, where the hot spots will be chock full of live music all weekend long.
Ready for a bargain?
Stop by the Ski and Snowboard Swap in Holiday Valley's Main Lodge (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday), and stock up at the Holiday Valley Mountain Shop's Sale on the Plaza Deck. Enjoy wine and cheese and purchase season passes in Customer Service.
Head to the Village and snag up great deals on last year's gear from Mud Sweat N Gears, City Garage and Dekdebruns at the huge tent sale at Washington and Jefferson Streets.
Ready to make some memories?
Of course you are! Fall Festival has been around since 1975, and it's only gotten bigger and better every year. Action-packed fun awaits at every turn, so take the weekend to spend QT with your offspring, catch up with friends and indulge a little—you can sleep in on Monday!
For more information, visit www.ellicottvilleny.com.