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What is Taxicard?
The London Taxicard scheme provides subsidised door to door journeys in licensed taxis and private hire vehicles for London residents who have serious mobility or visual impairments.
It is funded by the London boroughs and Transport for London and managed by London Councils on their behalf.
Who is eligible for a Taxicard?
You are automatically eligible for a Taxicard if you:
- Receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance
- Receive 8 points or more for the Moving Around Activity component of Personal Independance Payment
- Are registered severely sight impaired or blind (not partially sighted)
- Receive a War Pension Mobility Supplement
- Receive the Armed Forces Independence Payment (mobility element)
- Receive Higher Rate Attendance Allowance (only in Hackney, Sutton, Barnet, Redbridge, Newham, Islington and Westminster)
- Have a Blue Badge (only in Hammersmith & Fulham)
If you are not in one of the above categories you may still be eligible, but you will need to complete an application form and provide medical evidence. You may be required to have a mobility assessment.
How can I apply for the scheme?
You need to request an application form. The application form you need will depend on the London borough in which you live, please check your borough page for details.
How long will my application take?
It will usually take between 6-8 weeks for the application process, but may depend on if you qualify automatically or not.
How many Taxicard trips will I get per month/year?
This will depend on the London borough in which you live, please check your borough page for details.
How much will my Taxicard journey cost?
You can find out how Taxicard journeys are charged here. You can also request a quote for a particular journey by calling the booking line 0207 763 5001.
How do I make a Taxicard booking?
You can book by phone, online, via the CityFleet app or hail a taxi in the street or from a rank. See here for more details.
Are all taxis wheelchair-accessible?
All licensed taxis are wheelchair accessible; they all have ramps for wheelchair users, Some larger types of electric wheelchairs can not be legally secured in the taxi and cannot be carried. Please check with the taxi supplier.
Can the taxi driver help me from my house to the taxi?
Taxi drivers are only insured to assist you in and out of the taxi.
Can I travel outside the London boroughs?
Either your pick up or drop off destination has to be within a London borough.
Can more than one person travel in the taxi with a Taxicard member, and does this cost extra?
You may be accompanied by up to four companions if you are travelling in a black taxi and up to three in a private hire vehicle at no additional cost. If you travel in a black taxi and have a large wheelchair, only three, sometimes only two, companions may be able to travel with you, depending on the type of wheelchair. When travelling with multiple companions, you should make the number of passengers clear when making your booking, so that an appropriate vehicle can be sent.
How many taxicard rides do I have left?
You can obtain your trip balance from the operators at Computer Cab when you make a booking on 020 7908 0271.
What should I do if my card has been lost or damaged?
You need to contact London Councils on 0207 934 9791 as Taxicard holders who lose or damage their cards will be charged £10 for replacement. Card holders can pay by debit or credit cards over the telephone. You will need your payment card to hand when you phone.
Alternatively if you wish to pay by cheque or postal order (a postal order for £10 incurs a £1.00 fee at point of purchase), please make your payment of £10 payable to 'London Councils' and send it to:
London Councils Taxicard
59½ Southwark Street
London, SE1 0AL
The name and address of the Taxicard holder must be written on the reverse of the cheque or postal order and the Replacement Taxicard Reply Form must be completed and enclosed.
What should I do if my card has been stolen?
You need to contact London Councils on 020 7934 9791. Stolen cards are replaced free of charge if a valid Crime Reference Number is provided. If you are unable to provide a crime reference number the card will be processed as if it has been lost and a £10 charge will be incurred to replace the card.
We cannot offer a refund if you later obtain a crime reference number for the incident.
The taxi driver did not give my card back to me, what should I do?
You can call Computer Cab on 020 7908 0271 (option 3) to see if they can contact the driver.
Can I travel without my Taxicard card?
To prevent fraud and misuse of Taxicards; members are not permitted to travel without their Taxicard.
I have run out of trips, can I have some more?
Boroughs do not usually give additional trips and you have to wait until you receive your next annual allocation of trips on the following 1 April.
What do I do if I change my address, phone number or other personal details?
If you change your personal details you must call London Councils on 020 7934 9791 to inform us of your change of details so that we have up-to-date contact details for you.
I have moved out to a different London borough can I still use my card?
If you have moved boroughs your current Taxicard is no longer valid. You will have to reapply to your new borough for a new card. If you meet the automatic criteria for the Taxicard scheme then we may be able to transfer your account and issue a new Taxicard upon receipt of the relevant documentation, please contact London Councils on 020 7934 9791 or email [email protected].
You are no longer eligible if you have moved outside of the London boroughs.
Can I make a booking online?
To make a booking online visit the ComCab website


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Hey Everyone!
In case you missed yesterday's post, I'm now in a love affair with Shiny Mix Jewelry. Before I continue professing my love for Shiny Mix, I'd like to remind you that for the entire month of May you can receive 10% off of your purchase, PLUS free U.S shipping when you use the promo code: STUSHGAL. I'm continuing today with a gorgeous pair of Cotton Candy Drop statement earrings I received as part of my collaboration with them.
In my opinion, statement earrings can be tricky. I'm usually not a big fan of wearing bold earrings and necklaces at the same time. You should definitely select one or the other to be the main focal point of your look. Although there are times when it can look fabulous, I just choose not to wear them together. I would also advise that if you are going to wear two bold pieces together that you pay attention to the colors in each piece. Make sure they play well together. I'm REALLY not a fan of sets, so I would say that you should find similar pieces that complement each other. Some other things to think about when it comes to wearing statement earrings are outfit color choice as well as how you plan to style your hair. If you choose to wear your hair down, be sure to wear it in a way that will still showcase the earrings…even if it's just pulling a bit of hair behind your ear. When it comes to outfit color choice, again, the earrings should be the focal point so try not to drown them out with an outfit that's too busy.
Here's my look:
*Photos taken by Richard Glass
I just love how the colors in my earrings went so perfectly with the colors in my top. If you'll notice, I tried not to overdo it with the rest of my outfit. What do you think?
Are you ready for your pair of statement earrings? Head on over to Shiny Mix!
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Before I became a creative entrepreneur, I was a marketing person. I hated it. Mostly because it was all extroverted people being fabulous and I was a quiet thinker trying really hard to pretend I was like them. I wasn't. But that's a different story.
While marketing as a job wasn't right for me, I'm grateful for the things I learned. I apply these concepts to my business and have from the beginning and I think it's helped me stay on track and make decisions that are right for my business and brand.
I also see a lot of writers struggle with this, and not just in the "I just want to write and not market" kind of way. I mean they struggle with making the right decisions for them because they're getting a lot of input from agents and editors and other writers and aren't sure what they should really be doing. But when you understand what marketing really is (and what it isn't) you'll have an easier time deciding which marketing activities are worth your time.
What Marketing Is
For now, let me talk about what marketing is. The AMA says that: "Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large."
Let me simplify it: Marketing is everything that touches your ideal readers.
In other words, marketing isn't just sales. And if you thought it was, you're not alone. A lot of people who work in business make this mistake. Some people say "sales and marketing" and even that's not an accurate description. Sales is not equal to marketing. They aren't partners. Sales is an element of marketing.
So if you think your marketing efforts have failed because you aren't making money, you'll have to be more specific to determine where your efforts have fallen short.
So if you think your marketing efforts have failed because you aren't making money, you'll have to be more specific to determine where your efforts have fallen short.
You've probably heard of the "marketing umbrella" which is an oldie but still holds true. The whole umbrella of activities is what you do to "market" and each item underneath that umbrella adds to your marketing effort. Here's a graphic, but keep in mind there are MANY other things that can go under this author marketing umbrella.
Some authors rely heavily on one type of marketing activity (say, social media or even producing more books) and others spread things here and there throughout all the options. What's right for you and your business will depend on your ROI or return on investment. But be careful with this! It's not as straightforward a calculation as you would imagine. (I'll get more into this in another post.)
Books Are Marketing?
Yes. Your books are a part of your marketing effort. Books can prompt sales of other books, they can be used as giveaways to get the word out about your brand, and they can act as a calling card to represent you. Sure, the goal is to sell books but don't forget the product of the book in that equation. (Which is another reason why having an outstanding book cover and title is as important as the writing itself.)
How Often Do You Have to Market?
The method and frequency of your marketing efforts should be directly related to your goals. If you "just want to put a book out" you don't need to do any marketing. How's that? Just sit back and write. No one will probably find your writing, but that's okay because that's not your goal.
Or is it? If you actually do want to sell books, you'll need to market, and before you can determine what you should do, you need to make a goal that measurable and clear. When you do that, how you spend your marketing time and money will be an easy decision.
Marketing isn't just one thing, one article, one tweet, or even one advertising campaign. It's a series of actions and items that are meant to grab a reader's attention.
Cherie Burbach is a poet, mixed media artist, and freelance writer specializing in lifestyle and relationships. She's written for About.com, NBC/Universal, Match.com, Christianity Today, and more. Her latest book is: How to (Really) Make Money Blogging. Visit her website for more info, cherieburbach.com.


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Friday, August 07: The katzenklavier, or cat piano, was a 'musical instrument' designed by 17th century German polymath Athanasius Kircher.
According to Wiki:
"It consists of a line of cats fixed in place with their tails stretched out underneath a keyboard. Tails would be placed under the keys, causing the cats to cry out in pain when a key was pressed. The cats would be arranged according to the natural tone of their voices.
The instrument was described by German physician Johann Christian Reil (1759-1813) for the purpose of treating patients who had lost the ability to focus their attention. Reil believed that if they were forced to see and listen to this instrument, it would inevitably capture their attention and they would be cured."
The dreaded cat piano.


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In a student focused, family environment, Dublin Stage School provides an opportunity to develop a young performer's confidence and creativity in a fun and safe setting. Through professional coaching, Summer Camps and classes, with vastly experienced and Garda vetted teachers, programmes are specifically created to inspire budding performers to reach their full potential and take center stage.
Students from the Dublin Stage School perform regularly at prestigious venues such as: The Cambridge Theatre, West End, London, Bord Gais Energy Theatre and The Gaiety Theatre. Scrooge, Matilda, Whistle Down The Wind, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jekyll & Hyde, and The King and I, are just some of the major professional stage productions where Dublin Stage School actors have starred.
We are delighted and excited to announce some of our Dublin Stage School students will be appearing onstage in Bord Gais Energy Theatre this June in Evita, The Award Winning Musical by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber!
Here are some other features that set our programmes apart from the rest:
- Week day and week end classes
- Summer Camps
- 90-minute programs for 4-6 year olds
- 3-hour program including Sing, Dance and Drama for 6-18 yrs
- Advanced class for 15-20yrs coming to Blackrock September 2017
- Annual Drama exam option
- Two shows a year with free entry for family and friends
- Family business and all Garda cleared
- All material age appropriate and educational
Dublin Stage School students are also cast in International and National Film and TV productions: Angela's Ashes, Love Rosie, Penny Dreadful & Vikings to name just a few! Come check out our classes on our website and see what all the fun is about for your son or daughter this year! A great way to do so is to try out a camp at one of our three convenient South Dublin locations, Blackrock, Castleknock and Killiney! Your budding thespian will thank you for the experience!
Programme Addresses:
- Blackrock: St Philip & St James Parish Centre, Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
- Castleknock: St Vincent's Castleknock College
Castleknock Dublin 15,
- Killliney: Wyvern Estate, Killiney Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin
Phone: 01 204 3814 / 01 272 2276
Email: info@dublinstageschool.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dublinstageschool
Hours/ Days of Operation: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday in most venues for 6 to 18 years, and 4 to 6 yrs on most days, too.
Special Features:
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Elite Compact Horticultural Glass Aluminium Greenhouse
Item Number: 9000224374
Ideal for smaller gardens where space is limited. The Compact range from Elite is packed with many of the features found on larger models, such as double doors and Elites low threshold for easier access, which makes this greenhouse such a popular choice with gardeners.
Elite have been manufacturing greenhouses here in the UK since 1953. Elite greenhouses are one of the strongest Aluminium greenhouses you can buy. Ideal for grow your own beginners, this compact greenhouse has a surprisingly spacious growing environment with a 5ft 1.5 Inch roof height. Made from Aluminium for the ultimate in durability, the frame accommodates super strength diamond integral staging for a clutter free, elegant and practical working space.
- Aluminium gutter included as standard which not only provides additional strength to the structure but also allows for rainwater to be collected using the rainwater kit (sold separately)
- Lockable double doors for convenience and security
- An integral base made from Aluminium that will not rust, rot or warp
- Super strong corner bars that will last a lifetime. The double box construction adds a huge amount of rigidity to each profile. This structure will withstand the worst the British weather can throw at it
- Elites low threshold design avoids a trip hazard and is ideal for walking in and out of the greenhouse with pots and growbags
- The doors are lowered into the aluminium base, increasing their overall height and therefore improving access further
- Elite only use high tensile nuts and bolts that have been scientifically tested to be 2.5 times stronger than standard Aluminium bolts. These will not shear and will continue to maintain the strength of your greenhouse throughout its lifetime
- Elite include atleast one manual roof vent as standard. The larger models have more vents included and, depending on what the greenhouse will be used for, additional ventilation can be purchased separately
- The colour models are powder coated and available in 6 colours - Green, Brown, Black, Terracotta, White and Graphite. The frame is therefore resistant to corrosion, UV degradation and offers a life expectancy well in excess of 25 years. Please select your chosen size when ordering, and we will come back to you to establish your colour choice after ordering
- 3mm thick Horticultural Glazing for optimal growing conditions
This item is usually available for delivery within 4-6 weeks. The manufacturer will contact you directly to arrange delivery of this item, please note delivery is to UK mainland and Kerbside delivery only.
We hope you are satisfied with your purchase but if you ever need to return an item, you can do so within 30 days of receipt. We have also extended our policy for Christmas, and you can return any gift you buy from the 1st November up until 6 January if it's unwanted or unsuitable.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on perishable goods, pierced jewellery, duvets, pillows, mattresses, underwear or on swimwear if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken. Items which are made to order will also be non returnable unless faulty or not as described. Your legal rights are not affected.
Goods can be returned to your nearest Oldrids & Downtown store, or alternatively, tell us about the product you want to return by emailing us at email@example.com or phoning us on 03452 505502, remembering to include your order number, 10 digit item code and the reason for return and whether you would like a full refund or a replacement.
We recommend that a verifiable method of return delivery is used, as proof of posting cannot be taken as proof of receipt.
For larger items we can organise for a courier to come and collect the product you wish to return and will discuss collection charges with you at the time.


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Empire.Kred members shared their thoughts and expertise in our first LIVE event which took place on both Blab and Firetalk video chat systems.
The live events were well attended and viewers interacted with our knowledgeable guests.
01 Build Your Audience with Empire.Kred Missions
in this first session of the Empire.Kred LIVE weekend Ruud Reijmerink and I discussed Missions.
We started with an explanation missions and their place in promoting you business or cause
We chatted about creating good missions which will be well received , Ruud gave plenty of insights into strategy and shared a wealth of tips and tricks.
Great content needs a great audience. Ruud Reijmerink shares proven strategies he uses to reach new people and keep followers engaging.
Hosted by Steven Healey
Ruud on Empire.Kred http://empire.kred/RREIJMERINK
02 The A,B,C's of Empire.Kred Missions
In this second very enjoyable Empire.Kred LIVE event Knikkolette discussed the best approach to missions…
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"She is such a good listener," Barbara said at dinner Tuesday night where the group of friends shared a bottle of wine.
Donna, across the table, replied, "Yes, she remembers everything you tell her."
"I wonder where she is," mused Rhonda.
"She never complains. I tell her how to do something and then she does it better than me. And this is the first time she has missed work in months," said her boss on Thursday morning.
The president of the charity organization announced the Volunteer of the Year award winner Thursday night at the fundraiser. Everyone applauded loudly, but there was no acceptance speech because she wasn't there.
It was thundering when the funeral service was over on Saturday as they all filed out in silence. No one had heard her.


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2018 'Line Up' of PTM Events
Explore these 'Life in the Past Lane' Adventures
at the
Pembina Threshermen's Museum (PTM)!
50 years ago five local farmers got together and decided to hold an old-time "threshing bee" ... and the Pembina Threshermen's Museum was born!
Today, the PTM is filled with artifacts and has impressed people from around the globe offering acres of family fun for all ages, including 'STAR' events full of activities and ol'-fashioned adventure. We invite you to stop by to check out what's new and all there is to 'see and do' ~ especially during our special 50th Anniversary this year!
A convenient 1-page list of the 2018 "Line up of Events" is available. Simply e-mail us at the address below.
General admission: $10 / adult, $5 seniors (65+) and youth (9 - 15), children 8 or under are FREE. Note: please NO dogs or smoking in the museum.
Still more to come! There's even MORE things planned for our special 50th season than what is listed here, so be sure to check back to this page occassionally and/or follow us on facebook at: www.facebook.com/PembinaThreshermensMuseum for updates and to get all the upcoming details!
'STAR' Events: listed in applicable descriptions below.
Silent Auction ~ Joins PTM 'Reunion Days' Event Again!
"Come Play for the Day … the PTM Way!"
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PTM's Popular Fundraising Fish Fry Suppers are back! - Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 23 & Apr 27 (4:30 - 7 pm)
Why stay home and cook, when you can enjoy these popular PTM Fish Frys with enough homemade, mouth-watering menu options to satisfy the biggest of appetites!
Just $18 (no tax charged & no tip expected!) gets you a delicious fish dinner that includes veg, soup, beans, buns, coleslaw, dessert and a beverage (kids 10 - 6 just $7; ages 5 & under eat for FREE) ... so be sure to join us. Cash or cheque accepted.
AND in honor of our 50th Anniversary in 2018 the VHM will be "dressing our Hall up", so be sure to join us for these impressive events!
(Check out the 'Rentals / Meals' tab for a full listing of upcoming fundraising meal dates OR watch our facebook page or contact us re: additional VHM meals that may be put on throughout the year)!
"Good food ... good cause ... good company ... good times!"
'STAR' Event! "Victorian-Inspired Fashion Show & Tea" - May 6 (1:30 - 4 pm)
We're launching our 50th Anniversary season with a unique and exciting "Victorian-Inspired Fashion Show & Tea" ~ and you're invited!
Come as a group, on your own or with a friend to get in on the kickoff of the PTM's 50th Anniversary fun. 50 of our most elegant outfits will grace the show along with soft lighting, vintage decor, beautiful tablecloth centre pieces and homemade baked goods to compliment the various teas ... all you have to do is sit back and relax for a class-act like the PTM has never seen!
Seating is limited, so call or e-mail to pre-register and get in on this first-ever, one-of-a-kind PTM "upscale trip, down PTM's fashion lane" event, that you won't want to miss!
~ Celebrating 50 Years ... of Having Fun with History! ~
PTM "Flag Day" (May 14) ~ Opening Day of our 50th Anniversary season!
2018 is an extra-special year for the PTM. 50 years has made us what we are today and there's been significant additions to the museum in recent years!
Even if you visited last year, this is definitely one place you'll want on your "MUST SEE" list this season ... there's just too many reasons including our NEW 4,000 sq. ft. 1920 - 1950s life-size indoor 'street' exhibit that opens on June 1 ~ "Brimberly Village!"
Check out all the great photos and details on facebook at: www.facebook.com/PembinaThreshermensMuseum and/or enjoy the event listings here and then come explore all the new things to 'see and do' at the Pembina Threshermen's Museum (PTM) ~ as we celebrate 50 years of "keeping our heritage alive!"
Open 7 days a week (M - F 10 am - 5 pm, weekends & holidays 1 - 5 pm) from May 14 - Sept 29.
~ PTM ... Prepare to be Amazed! ~
PTM Volunteer Fun - May 26 (1 - 5 pm)
Want to join in the PTM adventure? Love antique machinery or the rustic charm of a pioneer village?
The PTM team is looking for those who get in on the old-fashioned fun! A wide variety of great options are available even if you have just an hour or two to join us. So come see what we are all about or check out the photos & video on our 'Volunteering' tab ... to discover how easy and rewarding it is to be a part of it all ~ as we bring the PTM 'alive' for another GREAT season of fun!
General admission (see above). Note: free entrance today for those interested in volunteering.
"Come Play ... the PTM Way!"
'STAR' Event! "Heritage Day" at the PTM - June 1 (9am-5pm)
There's SO much to see and do ... so come anytime between 9 am - 5 pm to get in on all the adventures, as the whole Pembina Threshermen's Museum (PTM) comes 'alive'!
Demos run from 10 am - 4 pm and include blacksmithing, rope making and spinning. There's antique tractor parades (11 am & 1 pm) as well as 'kiddie' activities including barrel train rides, corn grinding, a petting zoo, hands-on interactive stations, the "Kids' Zone" Activity Center, etc. ... AND don't miss exploring the remarkable NEW 4,000 sq. ft. life-size 1920 - 1950s indoor 'street' exhibit ~ "Brimberly Village!"
All the buildings are open from 9 am - 5 pm including the ol' General Store with its old-time prices for ice cream and treats PLUS lunch can be purchased in the Dining Hall from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
**Check out last year's great photos on facebook!
"Celebrating 50 Years ... of Keeping Our Heritage Alive!"
'Artists Day' - June 10, July 8, Aug 19, Sept 9 (1 - 5 pm)
You can't look anywhere at the PTM without seeing a new perspective of history or a 'photo op' ... and even then, two people looking at the very same thing can capture entirely different views of it.
So come anytime between 1 - 5 pm to relax and explore all the little 'nooks & crannys' of "Life in the Past Lane" at the Pembina Threshermen's Museum (PTM) with YOUR favourite medium!
General admission charged (see top of page); artists and 8 & under FREE.
NEW! July 2018 ~ "Explore the Past!" Come Visit Mrs. Reimer & the School Teacher!
(Tuesday & Thursday afternoons from 1 - 4 pm in July)
Ever wondered about what it would be like to live in a log cabin or work in a 1-room school in the early 1900s as a pioneer woman?
Mrs. Reimer will be "home" (on Tuesdays) and the Teacher will be in the Pomoroy School (on Thursdays) from 1 - 4 pm throughout July.
So come meet them and explore the past as you learn what it was like to live back then!
General admission charged (see top of page).
~ Experience a Day in the Life of a Pioneer Woman! ~
'STAR' Event! "Pioneer Days & Western Ways" - July 9, 21, Aug 6 (10 am - 5 pm)
A GREAT family adventure!
We had so much fun with our western days last year that we've combined it with our ever popular pioneer event to add a 'western' twist, so you'll have even MORE fun!
Make your way through the PTM at your own pace to discover what it might have been like to live as a pioneer and enjoy great old-time activities like corn grinding, wagon rides, sack races, stick-horse racing and more!
Picnic tables are available (OR you can spread a blanket under the shade of a tree like they did in the 'olden days', for a picnic lunch) and all the buildings are open including the ol' General Store with its ice cream, snacks, candy and beverages at old-time prices.
So join in the pioneer & western fun anytime between 10 am - 4 pm ... and take part in the good ol' activities!
Watch www.facebook.com/PembinaThreshermensMuseum for full details on this as well as all our other summer fun!
Located just west of the hospital lights between Winkler & Morden.
'STAR' Event Admission: $10/adult; $5 seniors (65+) & youth (9 - 15); children 8 & under FREE.
~ Having Fun ... the Ol'-fashioned Way! ~
NEW 'STAR' Event! "Celebrating 50 Years of PTM History" - Mon Aug 13 (10 am - 5 pm)
50 is today's special number ... for it was 50 years ago today that the Pembina Threshermen's Museum founders had the foresight to incorporate their small collection of donated artifacts and antiques.
So join us for a piece of cake in celebration of our 50th Anniversary milestone and get your free "50 Reasons to Visit the PTM" handout, choose a special PTM Anniversary souvenir postcard and then get into the museum for 50% OFF ~ AND if you turn 50 years old this year, enjoy getting in today for FREE!
There will be all kinds of great things going on including the Blacksmith being in today, the barrel train will be running and of course there's the corn maze, good ol' sack races and all the buildings are open ~ including our remarkable NEW 4,000 sq. ft. life-size indoor "Brimberly Village" and the old General Store with its ice cream & snacks (chips, pop, candy, etc.).
You may even see a 1960s car or truck around. So stop by and maybe spread a blanket under a tree to enjoy an ol'-fashioned picnic OR enjoy lunch in the Dining Hall, where the VHMs will be serving the first-ever PTM supper menu from 11:30 - 1 pm at an old-time price of just $8 / person!
Located JUST west of the hospital lights between Winkler & Morden.
Admission: this is a 'STAR' PTM Event but in honour of our founders, admission is 50% OFF today!
"Celebrating 50 Years ... of Keeping Our Heritage Alive!"
'STAR' Event! Reunion Days" at the PTM - Aug 31 & Sept 1 (9am - 9pm)
"Y'all come back now, y'a hear" ... as we celebrate our biggest event of the season with all our popular PTM 'blast from the past' activities!
The entire museum comes 'alive' with tons of great ol'-fashioned fun like threshing, sawmill, blacksmith, rope making & spinning demos, antique tractor parades, 'kiddie' activities including barrel train rides, petting zoo, fun hands-on interactive stations like corn grinding, the popular "Kids' Zone" Activity Centre, etc.
All the buildings are open including our NEW 4,000 sq. ft. life-size indoor "Brimberly Village" and the ol' General Store with its ice cream & treats, meals are available for purchase in the Dining Hall PLUS there's entertainment both evenings from 7 - 8 p.m. So drop by any time between 9 am - 9 pm to ensure you don't miss this great old-time event! **Last year's event photos on facebook.
**Silent Auction returns to this PTM 'Star' Event ... everyone loves them, so be sure to visit this fun new option from noon – 1 pm in the Dining Hall to get in on some GREAT gifts to take home for everyone!
'STAR' Event admission: $10; children 10 & under FREE.
Located just west of the hospital on the highway #3 between Winkler & Morden (look for the 'tractor in the sky')!
"Having Fun with History ... by Bringing it Alive!"
'Forge Day' / MB AG 'Open Farm Day' Adventure - Sept 16 (1 - 5 pm)
Combine these two fun events for a GREAT reason to visit the PTM again before the season ends. Kiddie barrel train rides, buildings & the old-fashioned General Store 'Open', interactive stations available and don't forget the fun corn maze … so come and explore!
Admission: 50% OFF today!
'Life in the Past Lane' (a part of the Canada-wide "Culture Days") - Sept 29 (1 - 5 pm)
Check out the PTM and get in on the corn maze fun one last time before it closes for the season. Enjoy the 'Antique Treasure Hunt' or do the Scavenger Hunt as you explore the buildings. (FREE admission today).
PTM Closes - Sept 29 (5 pm)
Thank you for sharing in our exciting 50th Anniversary celebrations!
We may be going into 'off-season" hours, but that doesn't mean we aren't busy with our delicious Fall Suppers & Fish Frys for you to enjoy between now and when we open again (check out the details under the Rentals / Meals tab) ... AND we'll be hard at work planning for next season.
So be sure to watch our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/PembinaThreshermensMuseum to keep up on all that's going on and we'll see you again next year ... to celebrate more old-time favourites & exciting events all season long!
"Y'all come back now ya' hear!"
Be sure to pick up your FREE copy of the PTM 'Activity Book' or any of the new PTM Adventure 'Games' from the PTM Office / Gift Shop.
They're full of great things to do while at the museum (and then kids can have hours of fun back at home!) including the following 2 popular 'Hunts' below ... and if you want more, be sure to ask at the Office / Gift Shop or check out the 'Kids / Games' tab on this site for our website Scavenger Hunt adventure):
PTM Scavenger Hunt + the "History Walk"
Turn your day into an Adventure! With 2 to choose from ... it's fun for ALL ages when you take part in this popular 'game'.
Learn all about the PTM pioneer history as you make your way though the museum and see how many answers YOU can find. Tip: don't forget to look UP!
"What Am I?" Antique Treasure Hunt
Located throughout the museum buildings are "What am I?" signs attached to various antiques. Hint: there are 2 in each of the listed buildings!
Find the signs and then using the Word Bank answers, identify as many of the antiques as you can and write your answer beside the corresponding sign number under the correct building!
~ Having Fun with History ... by Being Part of It! ~
Make your son or daughter's next birthday one they'll really remember! Picnic tables, activities & gifts are all part of the fun ... so the Birthday girl or boy will go home with LOTS of keepsakes from their Special Day.
An easy day & great fun for Moms & Dads too, so call 204.325.7497 for details or to book YOUR party!
"Come Play for the Day ~ the PTM Way!"
Family Picnic Destination
Whatever happened to the good ol' picnics of days gone by? How often do we find ourselves thinking, "what a beautiful day for a picnic!"
What IF today was the day ... and you packed a snack basket or lunch cooler full of goodies and finally "took the afternoon off".
What a perfect spot at the Pembina Threshermen's Museum (PTM). There's something for everyone, so relax and enjoy your time together in a peaceful heritage setting, then when you're done explore our outdoor prairie museum ~ and be sure to get your copy of the PTM 'Games' (above) so you can have fun with history in our village while you're here!
Of course ANY day is a great day for a picnic ... but why not actually make it happen, today!
General admission charged (see top of page); group rates available.
"Enjoying ... Life in the Past Lane!"
Professional Wedding, Family & Grad Photo Opportunities
Looking for a nostalgic ambience for your special Wedding or Grad photos? Ever considered an updated family picture inside an old-fashioned General Store or with a prairie town in the background?
The PTM has become a popular spot for pictures and for good reason, as you can't look anywhere and not see another 'photo op'! For a nominal fee (just $50/wedding or group of 10+ ... and $25/grad or group of less than 10 people), you can capture an incredible photo of heritage at its best ~ with YOU in it. So make your next photo, a truly memorable one!
*Don't have a photographer? No problem. We can recommend some great local professional photographers for you to choose from. Just give us a call at 204.325.7497 for options / details.
"Creating Tomorrow's Memories ... Today!"
Group Events
Looking for a fun ol'-fashioned adventure for your next group outing?
"Enjoying Fun ~ the Ol'-fashioned Way!"
Seasons Passes / Annual & Lifetime Memberships
With all the exciting events going on, you won't want to miss ANY of them! So take advantage of these great options and 'Come Play for the Day ... the PTM Way More Often!' Call 204.325.7497 for details.
Check out our geocaching coordinates at N 49º 11.488 W 098º 00.907 ~ and then stop by to see if YOU can find the cache!
Hall Rentals and Catering Options by the VHM Available
Make YOUR next family event or get together a truly memorable one! Check out the 'Rentals / Meals' tab or contact us for details ... and to get the dates of our delicious upcoming Fall Fundraising meals!
"Celebrating 50 Years ... of Keeping Our Heritage Alive!"


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Shots in The Dark for November 30th Weekend
Chicago nightlife seen on the scene Friday, November 29th at The Underground Nightclub. Click here to check out Shots in The Dark photos from previous weeks. Click here to check out Fashion After Dark photos on Chicago Shopping.
Chuan D. Vo / vofotos.com / photos for RedEye
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From Phoenix
They stay for a while, sharing the common trait of taking themselves very seriously, before they just disappear.
Go right down the list of head cases, and I won't even mention the name of Gary Matthews Jr. But how about Kevin Brown, Chad Kreuter, F.P. Santangelo, Kenny Lofton, Esteban Loaiza, Brian Jordan, George Sherrill, Jason Phillips, Odalis Perez, Andruw Jones and now Marcus Thames?
Marcus who?
According to Dodgers' propaganda, this no-name thumper hits a home run every 15.58 at-bats — ranking him 27th in baseball history. Yowza!
Now you would think anyone ranked 27th in baseball history in anything would be a household name, but in his own clubhouse no one seems quite sure how to pronounce his name.


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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
I've emailed everyone who left me an email addy. If you left me a comment, but have not heard from me, can you check that you left me an email addy, as I had a few comments that didn't. And there's a lot happening in my little girls life, she's kept me very busy to say the very least over the last few weeks. Email me and I'll see you on the other side :)
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Just a quick update:
I need to password protect my blog for a while. I have absolutly no problems with any of you girls, scrapping friends, photography friends, blogging friends or clients who pop in here whether it's often, or just every now and then. The reasons for needing to do this are just to protect my family for a while. I'd really love to share family life with you all still, especially updates on Amelia as she grows. So can you please, please email me or leave a comment with your email addy (the one you use to access blogger).
I'll leave this post up for a week, and there'll be no updates until after it's locked. So please let me know your details. It makes me sad to not be able to share for a while, but at the moment it just has to be done.
I'll leave this post up for a week, and there'll be no updates until after it's locked. So please let me know your details. It makes me sad to not be able to share for a while, but at the moment it just has to be done.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Surprise - She's here!!
Amelia Kate Toland
6.26am 24th January 2009
(35 weeks gest)
I woke up at 3am Wednesday, suspicious that my waters might have broken... but in a bit of denial too. Took me an hour to decide that they actually had, and yes those pains are contractions Katie! I called the hospital and they wanted me in straight away as I was only 34 weeks, and hadn't had the group B strep swab done (it's done at 36 weeks). Went in and got checked over. Wasn't dialated at all which was good, but was having strong regular contractions. They thought she'd come that day, but hoped we could hold her in until 36 weeks. They started me on IV antibiotics as a precausion and took the swab. Told me only 1 in 800 swabs come back positive. So we waited, and waited and waited for the swab results to come back. I stayed in hospital on antibiotics. Friday afternoon we were waiting for the ok to go home on oral antibiotics and just come in each day for monitoring when at 4pm my midwife came in. "You're positive, Ob is on the way, you're having your baby now". Bit shocked over the whole thing we had about 2 mins to make some phone calls to check the kids were looked after and then it was on. They gave me the jell at 4.30pm and the drip went in at 11pm. Labour was pretty yuck. Not at all like the boys, which just felt so natural and right. Her's was scary. She had to be monitored every minute of labour. Her heartrate dropped very low quite a few times. I was told if she came out crying I could have a quick cuddle before she was taken away to Special Care. If she wasn't crying she'd just be taken. She did come out crying at 6.26am, and I got to have about a minute cuddle while they put the tags on her, but then they didn't like the way she was breathing and she was taken. Brett followed the peads up to the nursery and stayed with her while I was fixed up.She had chest Xrays, blood tests, IV antibiotics and IV fluids and glucose. My poor tiny darling was like a pin cushion wrapped up in wires. I went back to my room and slept for 2hours before being woken by the pead, saying they thought she had a problem with her lungs common in StrepB babies, where her lungs could collapse, and to prepare myself that she may be taken to Monash or Royal Childrens. Thankfully she did ok with the oxygen they could give her in her isolette and by the next morning they'd be able to get her back to regular air. Over 24hours had passed and I'd only touched her for those few short seconds in the begining, and Brett had not touched her at all. We felt so helpless, all we could do was sit by her isolette and watch her (and pray for her of course). There were wires, and tubes and computers and things beeping and alarms ringing and none of it made any sense to us. By lunchtime (Sunday) she was doing well, her breathing had picked up really well and they were happy with it. She was responding so quickly that they were fairly sure she didn't have the lung problem they'd originally suspected, but want to keep her on the AB's for 5 days as a precausion. They started to give her some colostrum I'd been expressing, via her nose tube (she can't suck yet). The first bit she tolerated well, but as the amount went up she she started to vomit more and more. So this morning (monday) it was decided to up her iv fluids again, and cut her milk intake back to 3ml every 2hrs. They say that it's just that her gut is too immature to tolerate the milk at the moment, and it's just a matter of waiting until she can tolerate it. They're still doing blood tests every day (well a few times a day really) and are watching how jaundiced she gets at the moment, and whether she'll need to go under lights as well.Late last night as I left my room to take her milk up to the nursery I ran into her nurse in the hallway comming to get me. My heart dropped that something was wrong with her, but she told me she'd come to see if I wanted to have a cuddle of her. As she put her in my arms I just burst into tears. To finally be able to hold her was just magic. Although she was still a tangle of wires and was connected to almost every piece of equipment in the room, it was so wonderful to be able to feel how soft her hair was, how smooth her skin is. To kiss her little forehead and smell her delicious baby scent. All the things I just took for granted with the boys.So as of a few hours ago... we're home... without our little girl. But I know that's just the way it has to be. She needs care that I just can't provide for her. (And I know there are a million other things that I've forgotten to include. Will add more piccies later.)
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Haming it up for the camera :) Lasted all of 3 seconds, but I got a few shots of him. Fish and chips on the beach for dinner. Pretty perfect end to the day. We also ended up running in to friends at the fish and chip shop so they also came down. The kiddo's all had a ball until the sun went down.
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These photos are getting a little Ethan heavy... but Liam's getting very hard to catch these days! My cheeky muffin and his crazy faces.
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This time last year he was still my baby! And now... no training wheels? Time just goes by so fast, and he's just growing up waaaay to fast.
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cupcake anyone?
Ethan decided to help himself to a mini cupcake from the freezer, but thought he'd just warm it up for a little while first.... like an hour!
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Sunday, January 11, 2009
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A play at the park with cousins. We got there before the cousins so I managed to get a few pics. Chasing two kids around the park is definatly a lot harder being 8mths preg. Ducking down, hopping back up, changing direction... all a lot harder with a little human wedged in your pelvis.
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
Friday, January 09, 2009
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Bit behind. Had a few days of feeling not so great. Still took the pics though.
The boys, playing in their new/still being built fort. It's completed a bit more now, but still got a little bit to go. Isn't my hubby so clever :) It's the boys christmas present from Brett and I. They just love it. This night they pulled a pillow and blanket out and dragged it up there. They were all ready for a sleep out. Playing so well together. They didn't realise I was taking pics for a few minutes. Then the silly faces started. Boys huh.
The boys, playing in their new/still being built fort. It's completed a bit more now, but still got a little bit to go. Isn't my hubby so clever :) It's the boys christmas present from Brett and I. They just love it. This night they pulled a pillow and blanket out and dragged it up there. They were all ready for a sleep out. Playing so well together. They didn't realise I was taking pics for a few minutes. Then the silly faces started. Boys huh.
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Local group petitions to remove Pet Fair from Woodlands Mall
A group of residents in The Woodlands have launched a petition aimed at getting Pet Fair removed from The Woodlands Mall, claiming the store sells sick and injured puppies purchased from puppy mills around the country.
The petition, started by Stacy Elizabeth on change.org, has almost 2,500 signatures.
Numerous calls and emails over the past month to Pet Fair officials and General Growth Properties, which owns and operates The Woodlands Mall, were not returned. The Woodlands Township declined to comment about the petition since the mall is a privately operated entity.
"We know they don't take care of their animals," Elizabeth said. "We aren't saying they don't sell any healthy animals, but it happens more times than not, animals from there die. People spend hundreds and hundreds on these animals and end up with only a broken heart."
Last year, customer Rachel Burns said she saw a boxer puppy for sale for close to $1,000 with a broken leg.
"When I asked how the puppy's leg was broken, I was told a child dropped the dog. ... Another woman asked the same question and was told by the manager that the puppy was stepped on or tripped over and a few other people got different answers as well," Burns said. "That same day, I asked about a black pig in one of the open enclosures in the front of the store. She was unresponsive, heavy breathing and I tried to pet her, poke at her, push her gently to see if she would get to her feet, nothing.
"When an employee came by, he insisted she was 'only tired from playing with puppies;' although I had been in the store for maybe 30-40 minutes and had not seen the pig leave her spot."
In November 2013, the Humane Society of the United States published the results of their five-month investigation into 16 pet stores in Texas, including Pet Fair in The Woodlands Mall. The effort was to determine where the stores get puppies and to check the condition of the puppies in the stores. The investigation showed many pet store retailers in Texas get their puppies from out-of-state puppy mills, including some that are on the HSUS's Horrible Hundred list.
The HSUS is the nation's large animal protection organization.
According to the report, "At Pet Fair in The Woodlands, an investigator looked at an obviously sick, consistently coughing, black and white male cocker spaniel puppy. The manager said he arrived in the store Aug. 8 (2013) so he would have been seven weeks old when he arrived at the store. It is a violation of the Animal Welfare Act for licensed dealers to transport a puppy for sale if he or she is younger than eight weeks old."
John Goodwin, with the HSUS, said his organization launched its investigation after receiving numerous complaints from the Houston area, including complaints about Pet Fair.
Goodwin said the HSUS is continuing to have stricter legislation implemented.
"Right now, there are some basic standards for commercial dog breeders at the federal level and some standards at the state level in Texas," Goodwin said. "These standards are really just basic survival standards than anything else and they have to be upgraded."
However, he said many large special-interest groups have been successful in keeping those standards at a minimum.
"They see puppies as livestock; they're not. But that is what they see them as," he said. "They often go the length to protect status quo despite the fact status quo is pretty miserable for the dogs."
The HSUS, Goodwin said, works to educate the public to not purchase from large breeders but to adopt from local shelters. One initiative is the Shelter Pet Project with the Ad Council, which does public service campaigns, highlighting the many homeless pets in shelter as an alternative to buying from breeders. A second initiative is Matty's Fund, which is an extensive online campaign that uses key words to get information to people about shelter pet adoption instead of buying from breeders.
"When you adopt, you save a life," he said. "When you buy, you support a puppy mill."
Goodwin said the HSUS has a tip line to report puppy mills and offers up to $5,000 for tips that lead arrests and convictions of those operating puppy mills.
For more information, call 1-877-Mill-Tip or visit www.humanesociety.org.


text: Pinch to zoom I'm in! Personalised Pioneer Turntable Clock by Vyconic £64$114.31€74.12$86.76 This item is no longer available Favourite Favourite Ask Seller View your favourites we're sorry we're sorry, This item is no longer available buy a gift card PRODUCT DETAILS An ideal gift for any music lover, record collector or fan of unusual vintage furniture! This is a Pioneer record player/ turntable, which has been redesigned, re-engineered and upcycled into a one of a kind functional piece of kitsch art. This is a classic and stylish piece and one of a kind. The record featured here is is the Best selling album in history Michael Jackson's Thriller. I can of course alter the clock face to show a record by your favourite musician or recording artist as I have a library of thousands and many contacts from which I can source a particular record or artist. Examples of popular choices include Abba, AC/DC, Grandmaster Flash, Elvis and many more. The back is enclosed except for a hole through to the clock mechanism, through which you can change the battery and adjust the time. The clock is made to hang on a wall via a wire on the back. Dimensions: H14cm x W30cm x D11cm Quartz clock mechanism, silent 'sweeping' second hand Powered by 1 x AA battery (provided) If you have any questions about this piece or any other in my collection, please do not hesitate to contact me. product code: 121008 see more see less DELIVERY This product is dispatched to you by Vyconic. RETURNS You have 28 days, from receipt of cancellable goods, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item. Please note: goods that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements, perishable products and personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken are non-refundable, unless faulty. Read more about our returns policy.Should you choose to return or exchange your order you will need to deliver the item(s) to the UK, where this seller is based. Vyconic's return policy Please see notonthehighstreet.com's returns policy.


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Influence of growth-related changes in hoof shape on hoof wall mechanics
Abstract (Summary)INFLUENCE OF GROWTH RELATED CHANGES IN HOOF SHAPE ON HOOF WALL MECHANICS Linda Jane Franchetto University of Guelph, 2000 Supervisor: Dr. J. J. Thornason Surface strains were recorded, using rosette strain gauges for the nght fiont hoof of five horses. Hoof shape was quantifïed by five measurements: toe length, toe angle, heel angle, medial waU length, and latera! wall length. Recordings and measurements were repeated weekly for five weeks (between shoeings). Relationships were examined between strains @eak compressive strain, time-to-pealg strain orientation) and time, the shape measurement and the, and between main and shape. Toe length, medial wall length, and lateral wall length increased signincantly with time but heel angle and toe angle did not. None of the strain variables showed significant relationships with the or with the shape rneasurements. The greatest source of variation was fiom stride to stride, possibly masking other trends. The small changes hoof shape did not cause significant alteration in its mechanical fùnction.
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The 'SYO 301/ 401' bit of the 'CompTIA Security+' refers to the exam code, and – yup, you probably guessed it – the higher the number the more updated the version! Simple stuff really!
The Security+ updated exam and syllabus is expected to be launched in May 2014, this Spring – i.e. at the time of this post. The current exam SYO 301 will remain valid for at least six to eight months after the launch of SYO 401.
The last version SY0 301 was launched back in 2011 so it was starting to age somewhat.
Within the security space, IT certifications can age very quickly, not least because attack vectors and vulnerabilities tend to be created every minute of every day by hackers.
If we take a look at the official CompTIA Exam Objectives for the current version against the older version we notice that they are all the same.
The Current CompTIA Security+ SY0 401 Exam Objectives (Valid from May 2014)
|Certification Exam Objectives: SY0-301
|Certification Exam Objectives: SY0-401
% of Examination
% of Examination
|1.0 Network Security
|1.0 Network Security
|2.0 Compliance and Operational Security
|2.0 Compliance and Operational Security
|3.0 Threats and Vulnerabilities
|3.0 Threats and Vulnerabilities
|4.0 Application, Data and Host Security
|4.0 Application, Data and Host Security
|5.0 Access Control and Identity Management
|5.0 Access Control and Identity Management
|6.0 Cryptography
|6.0 Cryptography
|Total SY0 301
|Total SY0 401
The difference is the 'allocated percentage of importance' that is now placed on the actual domain. Security+ SY0 401 has six domains: Network Security, Compliance and Operational Security, Threats and Vulnerabilities, Application – Data and Host Security, Access Control and Identity Management and Cryptography.
The CompTIA Security+ Certification is a vendor neutral IT Security credential. Passing the certification is an affirmation that you have understood foundation-level security skills and knowledge.
Of importance is the international recognition that CompTIA carries – meaning that when you pass this certification you will receive an internationally recognized professional cert that is used by organizations and security professionals around the world.
Can anyone apply to study Security+?
The answer is yes, but, it is advised that the candidate has a minimum of two years experience in IT administration with a focus on security applications, processes and networks. The more experience the candidate has, the more likely that he or she will understand key concepts and be able to implement them in their professional environment.
In Summary
Not really too much has changed in this updated version of the Security+ syllabus; with the key difference being the weighting of the six domains and the further implementation of the performance-based assessment questions.
Concise Courses offers Security+ as a self study option for only $395 and the course includes the following features:
(Click here for more information on our course).
(We also offer a 5 minute Security+ practice exam designed to test how good you are!)
Our price is not only low but it is value-packed and we dare you to contest that there is a better option out there!
Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear from you especially with regards to how Security+ may or may not have helped your career.


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Union Public Service Commission: Union Public Service Commission Notifies Combined Medical Services Examination, 2015 and Engineering Services Examination, 2015.
Total Vacancy: The Services/Posts to which recruitment is to be made and the approximate number of vacancies to be filled are given below :-
(i) Assistant Divisional Medical- 600 Officer in the Railways.
(ii) Assistant Medical Officer in- 39 Indian Ordnance Factories Health Services.
(iii) Junior Scale Posts in Central- 391 Health Services.
(iv) General Duty Medical Officer- 372 Gr-11 in East Delhi Muncipal Corporation; North Delhi Muncipal Corporation and South Delhi Muncipal Corporation.
How to apply: Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form have been in the Appendix-II. Detailed instructions are available on the above mentioned website.
Last Date for submission of Applications: The online Applications can be filled upto 10th April, 2015 till 11.59 pm after which the link will be desabled.
Age limit: (a) A candidates for this examination must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 1st January, 2015, i.e. the candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1983.
Pay by cash "mode option will be deactived at 23.59 hours of 09.04.2015 i.e. one day before the closing date.
closing date i.e. till 23.59 hours of 10.04.2015
mere issue of e-Admit Card to the candidate will not imply that his candidates has been finally cleared by the Commission.
Candidates are required to apply online by using the link www.upsconline.nic.in Detailed Instruct-ions for filling up online Applications are available on the above mentioned website.
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- Roy Sangoe has joined UUPS, March 2016.
- Steve Stone has joined UUPS, March 2010.
- Insurance A UK First For Psychic Surgeons.
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Founder member's Gary Mannion, Nina Knowland and Andy Porter met up at the Mysterious West Studios, Bristol to discuss forming a new group for Psychic Surgeons based in the UK.
The group will be called "Unity Of UK Psychic Surgeons".
We discussed with Geoff Ward the reasons for forming the group, and we believe this is first time an organization of this kind has been formed in the UK.
The interview can be found in the right menu.


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Cookbook review: Honey & Co, The Baking Book/
Growing up, our adolescent strops, first sips of wine, tears, teasing, debates and celebrations all took place in the kitchen or around the family dinner table. The best food writers understand the power of these small, ordinary stories to bring recipes to life. In Honey & Co: The Baking Book, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich use evocative anecdotes of daily life in their restaurant to entice readers. Perhaps you will be tempted to try the peach, vanilla and fennel seed loaves inspired by their publisher, the pistachio cookies flown across the Atlantic by a Canadian customer, or Fitzrovia's take on the Chelsea bun. Whichever recipe you choose, Sarit's reassuring, practical advice is there to guide you in the art of making golden, flavourful baked goods.
Find my full review of Honey & Co: The Baking Book over on Food at Heart.


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Sassmaster General Kelly Sue DeConnick strikes again with her signature wit in "Avengers Assemble" #16, part two of her crossover event "The Enemy Within." With her usual grace and style alongside artist Matteo Buffagni, DeConnick implements a dark plot set in motion at the very start of her "Captain Marvel" run, leaving readers breathless and thirsty for more.
DeConnick has a knack for little character moments that make Carol's world seem real even in the most bizarre situations. The comic opens with one such scene between two S.W.O.R.D. agents working the graveyard shift. To pass the time, they play a game (guessing what mundane uses the Avengers use their powers for) and argue back and forth over whether or not Hawkeye really does have superpowers. It's moments like these that humanize even the smallest characters; even though the scene takes place thousands of miles above the Earth, the scene feels familiar and relatable. Her brief focus on characters like this really color her world.
For the most part, the story weaves fluidly between the S.W.O.R.D. base, New York City and Yon-Rogg's unknown location. DeConnick transitions her scenes masterfully, turning phrases and actions to connect the story overall. For instance, Agent Brand finishes a sentence started by Wolverine, linking their frustrations and -- perhaps -- their rising urge to kill. Transitions like this provide not just continuity but some comic relief as well.
However, the action can be a little confusing. It's hard to tell how our heroes move from one panel to the next; the movement is jarring and chaotic. Some speech bubbles even appear without any speaker. In one panel, someone cries "Sorry!" from out of frame, but there is no indication as to which character it might be -- and no way to guess, since the characters appear so inconsistently. For this reason, also, the appearance of the Quinjet seems sudden, until readers realize Black Widow has disappeared from the fight altogether. Even then, it doesn't explain how she went from a rooftop to the jet and back.
This aside, artist Matteo Buffagni's style compliments DeConnick's writing. From facial expressions to background scenes, Buffagni provides minute details that really bring the comic to life. He leaves so many things to look at in each panel that the issue is worth rereading, just to pick up on little things in the background -- like the sweeping view of Earth from S.W.O.R.D. Headquarters and the furnishings of Yon-Rogg's. Likewise, colorists Jordie Bellaire and Matthew Wilson set the mood efficiently with contrasting hues: they employ vivid tones that really brighten up the Avenger's world. However, when Yon-Rogg takes the stage, the shades get decidedly darker. Between Buffagni, Bellaire and Wilson, this issue stands out with eye-popping detail and color.
Though this title has largely been about the group dynamic between the members of the team, this issue took a particularly personal turn for Carol Danvers. It's great to see how Carol's personal demons are beginning to affect the people around her, especially her fellow Avengers. DeConnick raises the stakes with this returned villain from Carol's past; both Yon-Rogg's connection with the Psyche-Magnitron (the source of Carol's powers) and his subsequent renaming reinforce the personal nature of his attacks and make him into a formidable foe both for Captain Marvel and the entire planet. I can't wait to see how the Avengers tackle this villain, whose only limitation seems to be the scope of his own imagination.


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Appeals, postponements and reviews: appeals: grounds of appeal
Revenue assessments and amendments
Appeals against a Revenue assessment (SAM20130), Revenue amendment (SAM21020) or Jeopardy amendment (SAM21010) will normally be made on the grounds that
- The assessment or amendment is incorrect
- The actual liability has yet to be determined
Filing penalties and payment penalties (known as surcharge for tax years 2009-10 and earlier)
There are two possible grounds of appeal against a penalty relating to the late submission of an SA return, or penalty (surcharge for tax years 2009-10 and earlier) for late payment of tax
- Fact - for example, the return was delivered to HMRC on or before the filing date, the payment was made on time, or in late payment penalty cases (surcharge cases for tax years 2009-10 and earlier), where there is an agreed time to pay (TTP) arrangement already in place for that year
- Reasonable excuse - for example, the taxpayer was prevented by ill health from submitting the tax return or making a payment
To help you to decide whether or not an appeal on the grounds of reasonable excuse may be accepted, see subject 'Reasonable Excuse' (SAM10090).
If you are in doubt as to whether you should accept an appeal on the grounds of reasonable excuse you should contact the Interest Review Unit in Cumbernauld for advice.
Further guidance
More detailed guidance concerning appeals against specific charge types is contained in the subjects
- 'Appeal against a fixed automatic penalty' (SAM10080)
- 'Appeal against miscellaneous penalties / surcharge (for tax years 2009-10 and earlier)' (SAM10100)
- 'Appeal against a Revenue assessment' (SAM10110)
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Getting my beliefs challenged II
My new rabbit hole is all about how, if I forgive everyone and everything, we will all cease to exist and happily so.
Some background:
I accidentally learned of ho'oponopono. In looking for more information, I ended up reading Joe Vitale's book "Zero Limits" (and I really liked it). All my decades of swearing to affirmations to accomplish something got set aside while I instead practiced on chanting "I love you" inside my head. I have since gone back to using my usual morning affirmation since that seems to be such a good set-up for me and my day.1 However, the ho'oponopono method makes perfect sense to me and it is far simpler (and more foolproof) than affirmations. Affirmations require wording yourself carefully, being aware of what you are asking for, and even being aware of what you need to ask for. Ho'oponopono lets you say, "I have no f-ing clue what's wrong with me, so I'll just forgive what's happening right now." So any situation that triggers you can be forgiven and therefore healed and removed from your experience. You don't even have to know why you were triggered.
Searching for more information on ho'oponopono led me to the Disappearance of the Universe. This is my new rabbit hole and is even more mind-blowing than "What the Bleep…".
Back to the present:
Reading the "Disappearance of the Universe" (DU) kept reminding me of my favorite novel, "Illusions" by Richard Bach. Both books are about how nothing we see is real. In "Illusions" it is suggested that once we realize nothing is real, we can do with reality as we wish because it's all in our minds, anyway. In DU, the message is that once you realize nothing is real, it all disappears. Both are saying reality isn't what we think it is – no, wait, that's exactly what reality is.
DU is channeled material (for lack of better words) that helps the author clarify his own study of "A Course in Miracles" (ACIM) and spiritual development. He is told that once we all heal ourselves by removing our illusions, all the ego's magic tricks go away – body, mind, universe and all – and we all go back to being one with God again.
As I understand "DU", "we" don't exist. We imagine ourselves to exist, as individuals separate from both God and each other. As part of this illusion, we also have made up trees and kittens, black holes and galaxies, politicians and wars. It is all one humongous props department, so that we can stage whatever we want to keep the ego happy and God at bay. But on a God level, there is no Keera, there is no you, my dear reader. In as much that you exist for me, you are only one of my many illusions. And yet, I am also one of yours. How mind-boggling is that? Whose reality is this???
This is where my brain fails me and I cannot imagine how we are all one, still a part of God but oblivious to God (because He can't acknowledge something He's not) and also seeing each other as independent individuals. I'm also not sure about the explanation for why we all/I decided to make up galaxies and dolphins and then get embarrassed about it and hide from God (to put "original act of ego" in a nutshell). I keep hoping the penny will drop, but for now it sits lodged in my metaphorical coin slot.
I am far more comfortable with the claim that God didn't even create any of this, not even the good parts (as disappointing as that is), because that would truly explain why God allows cancer and the evening news. According to DU, God doesn't even know these things exist because – again – God can't acknowledge something He's not. God is only love.
And now you have some idea of what DU is about.
I look at the huge brick that is my copy of ACIM, and I also have a Kindle version. Many years ago I tried to understand the whole forgiveness and atonement (at-one-ment) thing in ACIM but gave up. ACIM is itself a very demanding read.
But there is something about all this that is very appealing. In DU, you can apparently heal any lifetime you may have had by forgiving everything and everyone in this lifetime. Even just getting rid of the troubles of this lifetime would be rewarding enough. What gets me is what might happen next. That bye-bye universe thing.
For now, I will read another Gary Renard book (he has three), and practice ho'oponopono more actively. If the penny drops, I'll let you know.
1) Breathe in while focusing on something natural (a tree, the sky) or with eyes closed, and say, "I breathe in the cosmic forces of the universe asking for strength protection and guidance." Exhale and repeat.
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Or, reality may be what's real, and spiratualism/supernaturalism may be the made-up illusion.
- October 16, 2011 8:31 PM
- Tim VanSant Writes said...
I love "Illusions" and have read it a few times over the years. I'll put "Disappearance of the Universe" on my to-read list.
- October 17, 2011 4:27 PM
- Keera Ann Fox said...
Anonymous, DU, ACIM etc. isn't about the supernatural at all.
I'm now reading Marianne Williamson's "A Return to Love", her layman's explanation of ACIM. She quotes from ACIM:
"The Course can be summed up very simply:
Nothing real can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herein lies the peace of God."
In Marianne's words:
Love is real. It's an eternal creation and nothing can destroy it.
Anything that isn't love is an illusion.
Remember this, and you'll be at peace.
Tim, DU seems to give the nuts and bolts of why the characters in "Illusions" could do what they did, and even gives its version of the instruction from the Messiah's handbook about not laughing at (during) your own execution. ;-)
- October 21, 2011 4:39 PM


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In Israel, Moshe Katsav, faction leader of the opposition Likud Party, condemned the attack.
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