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Directed by Eugène Green
Country: France
"The Son of Joseph", the newest drama from American-born French-based helmer/writer Eugène Green, was magnificently written, but felt a bit clumsy in its rendering.
Divided into five chapters, the film centers on Vincent (Victor Ezenfis), a frustrated teenager who keeps asking his lenient nurse mother, Marie (Natacha Régnier), about the father he has never seen. The answer is always the same: "you have no father". Needless to say that, finding this secret unacceptable, he resolves to act on his own to finally reach the one who never showed any interest in him.
He finds out that Oscar Pormenor (Mathieu Amalric), a vain, self-centered publisher, is the man he desperately searched for his whole life. What he wouldn't imagine is that Oscar is a satan's servant, a despicable, greedy bastard who is unfaithful to his wife and doesn't even know how many legitimate children he brought into this world.
Pretending to be a writer, Vincent infiltrates himself in his father's arty circles and gets to know Violette Tréfouille (Maria de Medeiros), a disoriented literary critic, who, even appearing in only a couple of circumstances, becomes the funniest and more satisfying character of the film.
Vincent quickly realizes that his biological father is a lost battle, but unexpectedly stumbles upon the latter's brother, Joseph (Fabrizio Rongione), a natural father figure with a kind temperament, a God believer and a farmer wanna-be, who immediately assumes the paternal role with joy and passion, bolstering it by dating with Vincent's mother.
Green continues to adopt the same direct filmmaking style observed in his previous dramas, "La Sapienza" and "The Portuguese Nun". Yet, here, despite some affinity with the cinema of Alain Resnais, he didn't get away from excessively mechanic dialogues and tacky postures that often catapult the theatrical modes of expression to a greater extent. Moreover, the visual aesthetics weren't brilliant and we're only left with the interesting biblical connotations of a tale that could have been more attractive if the tension hadn't been injected so forcefully. By doing so, it just increased the contrivance of the scenes.
The absence of score is compensated with an extended live music act, performed with lute and voice, when son and 'adoptive' father were immersed in the Louvre's culture.
"The Son of Joseph" encompasses the following aspects: the artistic, the philosophical, the religious, the parenthood, the drama, the romance, and the satire. Question: was this enough for us to remember it in the future? Answer: No.

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For the first time ever, my parents left me home and to my own devices for a week. Its a pretty weird feeling to have the house to myself, no one to have already put the water on for tea and a few literal housekeeping tasks to take care of while they are away but I'm sort of loving it! I started yesterday with a barre class at my favorite studio followed by a day date for lunch with P, a trip to the movies and a relaxing night on the couch with pizza. I plan to make the most of these next fews days at home since its still a few more weeks until I can actually get out of town. There's plenty to do in Massachusetts that doesn't involve driving up north to the actual "Vacationland".
Here are some of my staycation ideas in case you're in need of an adventure but there's no opportunity for a long trip in sight:
1. Sort through a thrift store in Allston.
2. Grab a burrito at Anna's Tacqueria.
3. Stroll through the Arnold Arboretum.
4. Walk through the Boston Public Library.
5. "Cross" the Boston Marathon Finish Line.
6. Enjoy an authentic Boston Cream Pie at the Omni Parker House.
7. Travel to and peruse the Brimfield Fair.
8. Drive down tha Cape and have a beach day.
9. Head over to Castle Island and play in the water or cool down with an ice cream.
10. Walk the banks of the Charles River. Maybe even pack a picnic!
11. Venture into Chinatown and take on an order or dim sum.
12. Catch a movie at the Coolidge Corner Theater.
13. Wander around Davis Square and pick a restaurant at random to eat. (Maybe Foundry On Elm?)
14. Take in the view of the Boston skyline on Deer Island.
15. Ask for a bartender to surprise you at Eastern Standard Kitchen.
16. Pretend you hopped the Atlantic for the best Italian food this side of the ocean at Eataly.
17. Take advantage of the unique historical resource of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.
18. Choose a spot on the Emerald Necklace to appreciate the greenery of the city.
19. Watch a performance of nautical know-how on the Espalanade.
20. Have quick breakfast or bite at Flour Bakery & Cafe.
21. Learn the city's best spots on a food tour.
22. Eat local by pulling up to a food truck for lunch.
23.Dip your toes in the water at Frog Pond.
24. Shop for the cheapest upcycled clothing at The Garment District.
25. Catch the culture and summer spirit at a Greenway Festival.
26. Sample a few different brews at Harpoon Brewery.
27. Head to the top of the stairs at Harvard Stadium.
28. Cheer for a new favorite team at the Head of the Charles.
29. Book your tickets to see the Holiday Pops.
30. Laugh 'til it hurts at ImprovBoston.
31. Grab a drink in Inman Square.
32. Get cultured at the ICA.
33. Have history, art and the best apple crisp in the city come to life at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
34. Enjoy the local flavor at Island Creek Oyster Bar.
35. Have a taste of the city's rich culture at an Italian feast.
36. Drink and eat local at Jack's Abby.
37. Take a walk around Jamaica Pond.
38. See a talk at the JFK Library.
39. Tap into your childhood princ/ess dream at King Richard's Faire.
40. Have a night out at Lawn On D.
41. Score a table with a view at Legal Harborside.
42. Feel, eat and drink fancy at Liquid Art House.
43. Wash down a delicious dinner with amazing cocktails at Lolita.
44. Stare in awe at the Mapparium.
45. Indulge in the good stuff at Modern Pastry.
46. Don't mess around with the famous Mr. Bartley's Gourmet Burgers.
47. Enjoy a classic experience at the Museum of Fine Arts.
48. Take the ferry to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard.
49. Order the "best" lobster roll at Neptune Oyster Bar.
50. Walk the length of Newbury Street.
51. Attend a Red Sox game.
52. Extend your "holiday season" and head up to Salem in the fall.
Where do you head for a staycation? Been anywhere on this list and loved it? Tell me in the comments!


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Inducted 1951
Richie Mitchell never won a world boxing title, but his impact on the sport in Milwaukee and Wisconsin was huge. Mitchell was a world-class lightweight from 1912-1923. He fought almost every ranked boxer in his weight class during that period.
Mitchell fought only three amateur bouts and was fighting main event bouts within a year of turning pro. He earned the Navy championship by defeating Joe Welling of Milwaukee. His most famous fights were against Benny Leonard in 1917 and 1921. He lost them both, but fought so hard that the fights reached legendary status.


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U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Dennis F. Hightower today met with local government officials and community leaders to assess the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Census efforts to ensure a complete count of Gulf Coast residents affected by hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike.
"We hired early, provided extra training, added an extra local office, increased pay rates, and are delivering the form to any housing unit that is or may be habitable — all to ensure a complete count in hurricane-affected areas of the Gulf Coast," Hightower said. "As people move back and the area continues to rebuild, it's imperative that everyone be included in the once-a-decade count."
As with similar procedures in extreme rural parts of the country, census takers, this week, began hand delivering 2010 Census questionnaires to every housing unit in Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes and parts of Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. John and St. Charles parishes in Louisiana. (The remaining parts of these parishes will receive their questionnaires in the mail.)
Census workers will leave a form packaged in a plastic bag at the home's main door and residents are encouraged to fill out and mail back their census forms — using the enclosed pre-paid envelope — as soon as possible.
In 2000, about 72 percent of the U.S. population mailed back their census forms — halting a three-decade decline in the national mail participation rate. However, 2000 mail participationrates in the parishes receiving hand-delivered 2010 Census forms lagged behind the national average. The 2000 rates:
Mailing back the forms saves taxpayers money, as it reduces the number of census takers that must go door-to-door to follow up with households that failed to do so. The Census Bureau saves about $85 million in operational costs for every percentage point increase in the national mail response rate.
The Census Bureau is urging everyone to take 10 minutes to fill out the census forms and mail them back. Starting March 22, visitors to the 2010 Census Web site will be able to track how well their communities are participating in the census on a daily basis. Communities will even be able to embed a Web-based tool on their own Web sites that automatically updates the daily rates. An interactive Google-based map is now online that allows visitors to find out how well their communities did in the 2000 Census. The Census Bureau is challenging all communities to improve their 2000 mail participation rates in 2010.
All census responses are confidential. Answers are protected by law and cannot be shared with anyone. The Census Bureau takes extreme measures to protect the identity of individuals and businesses. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents' individually identifiable answers with anyone, including tribal housing authorities, other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.
In order to get the most updated address changes and to ensure proper delivery of the census questionnaire, all of Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes and parts of Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. John and St. Charles parishes will have census forms delivered to households by hand via census employees. At that same time, census employees will update the address list and leave a questionnaire for any units not previously identified on the address list.
Partnership specialists — staff responsible for developing relationships with local businesses and organizations to help raise census awareness — were increased for the 2010 Census, partially funded by the Recovery Act.
In 2000, the Census Bureau employed three partnership specialists to work in the area. In 2010, the Census Bureau has doubled the number of partnership specialists to six.
The Census Bureau also employs 18 partnership specialist assistants in the area, bringing the total full-time personnel dedicated solely to community outreach in Southern Louisiana to 24.
There are now 84 complete count committees and more than 900 community partners signed up in Louisiana.
An area manager was hired approximately five months ahead of schedule to begin researching the unique challenges facing the hurricane-affected areas. The Area Manager conducted research and planning activities and began partnership building with government and community leaders.
A regional technician, who lives and has strong community ties in Southern Louisiana, was hired at the same time ― six months ahead of schedule for this position — and became the first field employee hired for census operations in the nation. The regional technician worked on the ground conducting partnership and outreach activities.
Beginning in April 2008, the Census Bureau's Dallas Region staff organized fact-finding tours for Census Bureau headquarters staff so they could gain first-hand experience of the devastation within the region. Congressional staff, training-manual writers and oversight groups also received tours. Initial contacts were made with community organizations, faith-based organizations, political leaders, grassroots, community organizations and such to reestablish contact with existing partners and to create new partners. This process involved site visits, telephone contacts and one-on-one visits with local, state and regional officials to make sure census staff properly understood the issues.
The area manager developed an action plan specifically for the area. The plan detailed issues that need to be addressed and possible solutions to the difficulties.
The Census Bureau emphasized the importance of the Local Update of Census Addresses by holding multiple workshops and actively engaging local officials to ensure the Census Bureau had a fully updated address file utilizing the knowledge of individuals who know the area best. This effort resulted in the highest LUCA participation ever from Southern Louisiana.
Based on population formulas, Louisiana should have seven offices. However, recognizing the need to overcome issues related to Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters, and heeding the advice of local officials, the Census Bureau allocated an additional office for Louisiana — for a total of eight.
Local census staff — those hired, in part, for their knowledge of the area ― developed a training package for all hurricane-impacted areas. The supplemental package provided additional training on issues and problems specific to the area and emphasized problems that most affect work in the area.
Extra time was spent detailing when to delete housing units and when to add trailers. Workers also went through an extra practice canvassing session about adding a trailer.
The training also included an additional section on sensitivity issues, reluctance to participate, atypical living situations, and resentment toward the government. Trainees were instructed to use their local knowledge to identify any living situations unique to the area — e.g., people living above nonresidential establishments or other locations that may not appear to have, upon initial inspection, nontraditional living quarters.
The training package provided supplemental pictures of common situations they may find in the area. A summarized Address Canvassing Reference Guide was provided to each lister and was a resource to use during the address canvassing operation.
Census field workers in the area now make $17.50 per hour — 50 cents per hour more than initially recommended.
The Census Bureau added an additional field office supervisor, increasing the number from six to seven.
During addressing canvassing, the Census Bureau also required listers to "knock interview" every door to make contact with each household and verify every address, rather than simply verifying the address without engaging the residents.
The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data are used to apportion congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to tribal, state and local governments each year and to make decisions about what community services to provide. The 2010 Census form will be one of the shortest in U.S. history, consisting of 10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete. Strict confidentiality laws protect the respondents and the information they provide.


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Charity Ceilidh
Annual Charity Ceilidh
7:30pm Saturday 17th November 2018
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Hill Lane
This year, we are delighted to welcome back the Woodsiders Ceilidh Band
- Ticket prices: £12.50
- Click below to buy your tickets
What is a Ceilidh?
A Ceilidh (pronounced 'KAY-lee' to rhyme with daily, gaily, ukulele, Israeli and Bill Haley) is a friendly social event centred around lively Scottish dancing and includes a tasty supper.
What should I wear?
Enough – but not too much! A ceilidh is a social occasion, so feel free to dress up if you like. But it's also energetic, so flat shoes are better than high heels – and that goes for the ladies too. So bring your dancing shoes, or bare feet are also fine (depending on your partner!) A bit of tartan never goes amiss – but this year, since we are supporting BBC Children In Need, maybe you could wear something with spots on in honour of Pudsey Bear! Whatever you wear, remember to take your jackets off, if we don't want you overheating!
I won't know any of the dances…
So what's the problem? Neither will 90% of the people there – that's part of the fun. The Woodsiders Ceilidh Band have a dance caller who will teach you the dances clearly and quickly without any fuss whatever. Even seasoned ceilidh-goers like a wee reminder, if only to ensure everyone else knows what they're doing! It takes 4 or 5 minutes to show people the steps, and the fun is in learning some new dances, and remembering some old ones. It's incredibly easy – even your grannie could do it! And as long as your top half looks confident, we're not too bothered what your bottom half is doing…
Will I enjoy it?
What's not to love? It's the sort of dancing that gets everyone, young and old, all dancing together. It's great for community spirit, for exercise, and it's SOOOO easy. Throw caution to the wind, and get up on the dance floor. Life is not a spectator sport!
Do I need a dance partner?
Nope! That's the beauty of it…you can ask anyone to join you, or just get onto the dance floor and we'll get you a dance partner. Not all dances need a partner either- some are group dances, so you can get all the people sitting around you at your table up for a wee jig.
What about food?
A tasty supper is included in the ticket price along with soft drinks. Please feel free to bring your own booze.
Is there an age restriction?
A ceilidh is a lively event and we don't want any little person trodden on! So this event is restricted to teens and above.
What charity are you supporting?
The proceeds of ticket sales will go to support the BBC Children In Need appeal
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This is my third year in a row submitting a piece to this very fun art auction. Come check it out and bid on a piece!
Nikkei National Museum 7th Annual BLOOM Art Auction
Magic Hour by Instant Coffee Closing Party
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
7:00-9:30 pm
Bid on 50 select artists' interpretations of a vessel • iremono.
Lonestar Yakuza Taco Bar by Open Sesame.
Signature tequila sunrise cocktail.
MC by Margaret Gallagher.
Fujiya sushi samplings, cash bar, live entertainment, raffle prizes and more!


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Viablility study to assess the potential of creating an accessible wildlife sanctuary in Dumfries for the public to enjoy. The site, amongst other things is a SSSI, RAMSAR site, provides flood protection for Annan.
Manor House and Country Estate Landscape Design
Outline landscape design proposals for a new country estate and manor house with equestrian facilities in a parkland setting have been developed to transform an estate with dilapidated buildings to become a new stately home.
The proposals include a tree lined avenue leading to a 15,000 sq ft residence complete with staff accommodation and stables. The grounds include a ha-ha, formal gardens, walled kitchen garden, lake, tennis court, swimming pool, paddocks, woodland, parkland and a separate entrance for staff.
The existing woodland is to be opened up to create glades for deer and wildlife, and rides for shooting. Existing habitats are to be managed to conserve and enhance biodiversity.
Landscape architect design for hotel
STP MUGA with floodlighting handed over at Mill Chase
Despite the poor winter weather Blakedown SE Ltd have completed a fantastic facility for HCC at Mill Chase. Blakedown worked collaboratively throughout. Just need the school to finish (in 2019) for it to be used by the school and public.
We provide 3g sports pitch and MUGA design consultancy in Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Devon, Isle of Wight, Kent, Guildford, Reading, Woking, Weybridge, Oxford, Tonbridge Wells, Cambridge, Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Brighton
MUGA complete at Anstey Park, Alton
Despite a break in and theft of equipment, and poor weather hampering progress at the start of the project, the MUGA has been handed over and officially opened to the public.


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Laurel Kent/
Laurel Kent was created in 1976 by writer Jim Shooter and artist Mike Grell for a Legion story called "Future Shock for Superboy." She was the first direct descendant of Superman to appear in DC's 30th century universe. Laurel Kent of Earth was a young woman who happened to be the 30th century direct descendant of Superman. She first introduced herself to a teenage Superboy, then a prominent member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, as 'Elna' (an anagram of "Lane," the surname of Superman's wife Lois Lane). Superboy was initially quite attracted to her, until he discovered to his embarrassment that they were related. The only super-power Laurel had inherited from her Kryptonian 20th-century ancestor was that of invulnerability, which she demonstrated by absorbing a full-strength energy blast from the Legionnaire Wildfire without suffering even the slightest injury. Because of her invulnerability, she had little need for clothing and favored skimpy outfits (essentially black bikinis, sometimes accessorized with a Superman-like red cape) that reflected this fact. Her only vulnerability was to Kryptonite, due to her Kryptonian heritage. Laurel was given extensive combat training by the Legion Academy, where she learned to take full advantage of her invulnerability as a fighter. Because her body was indestructible, Laurel could hit much harder than a normal human despite lacking her ancestor's super-strength. She could also operate in extreme combat conditions and dangerous environments that few others could enter.
The BG Cloud City 2 is by Valdek Laur. I've only painted a little over it and made it less realistic.


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If it's free then it's for You!
It's that time again....one of my favorite times...and I am guessing yours too! Free stuff time! We are doing a giveaway for the month of July, and of course, we are not revealing the prize until you have won, but it's always something fun and worth the effort! Seriously, I have a hard time not keeping them for myself:) So, this time we are asking everyone to answer a simple question in the comment section below and the first person to get it right...is the winner! So here it is...
Name that Makeup Artist!
He is considered one of the top makeup artists today. His clients include Iman, Tyra Banks, & Vanessa Williams, to name a few. He was also the first African American spokesperson for Revlon.
Let us know the answer below and we may have something fun for you! And Go..


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A new poster for buddy cop comedy The Heat has come under fire for apparently digitally slimming Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy.
Released in the UK on Friday, the promotional shot features McCarthy alongside Sandra Bullock, who appears to look as normal. McCarthy, however, who is celebrated for failing to conform to Hollywood standards of beauty, appears to have undergone a radical e-diet.
"Nobody is unclear [about] what Melissa McCarthy's body size is – she's plus-sized and proud," wrote the editor of entertainment blog the Shiznit, which first spotted the offending advertisement. "So why have the designers of this poster done their utmost to Photoshop a good 30lbs off of McCarthy's face?"
The blog continued: "This is one of the worst Photoshop jobs I have ever seen, but it's not just offensively bad craftsmanship – the intention behind it is downright nasty. Am I missing something? Are they trying to pretend it's not her? Surely the whole point of The Heat's dynamic in the first place is that Sandra Bullock's character is skinny and prissy and uptight and Melissa McCarthy's character is bigger and bolshier and her diametric opposite? I'm flabbergasted at this flabby-blasting."
Film industry site the Hollywood Reporter points out that McCarthy has been Photoshopped before, notably on her 2011 breakout hit, Bridesmaids. A poster for the comedy, directed by The Heat's Paul Feig, shows the actor visibly slimmed. McCarthy has not yet made any public comment on the offending poster, which is believed to be a UK-specific promotional piece.


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On Saturday, May 27, Cal State LA hosted the first UndocuSTEM Conference at the University Student Union.
The conference provided resources, information, and networking opportunities to undocumented high school, undergraduate, and graduate STEM students about how to be successful in a STEM academic and professional career through student-led workshops and presentations. The event inspired and empowered undocumented students to continue pursuing an academic and professional career in STEM. This conference serves as an important statement of undocumented students' contributions in STEM fields and society as a whole.


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It's true... I've been a recluse, a shut in, a hermit... I've been busy though, not just being lazy and blasting through the rest of the bad movies on netflix, but enjoying my alone time, and sometimes falling asleep whilst painting. You don't get to see it all just yet, but some sort of glimpse of the madness:
PaperMarbles Project
- Maynerd
- I am Maynerd... apparently the artist formerly known as PaperMarbleS... The reason this whole blog started up so long ago was for the PaperMarbleS project, which I never really motivated enough to actually make it come to light... Well, It's back. The First edition of the PMSProject should be ready to roll in late 2011, and there are some sweet ideas rolling for it. The content of the actual blog may shift a bit, as I won't be showing so much of the process of the art, but more of what it is that influences the end results... Also Show recaps and other random tidbits of Awesome... Heads up Stand up.
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Statement attributable to Dr Peter Salama, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme
19 September 2017
Multiple reported attacks on health facilities and personnel today in Syria have killed and injured health workers and disrupted health services for thousands of people.
According to WHO local partners, several ambulances and hospitals in Idleb province were reportedly hit by airstrikes within a few hours.
All three hospitals in Kafr Nabl, Khan Sheikhoun and Heish sub-districts are no longer in service.
An attack on a hospital specializing in maternal and paediatric services in Heish killed one health worker and severely injured another. The hospital, which sustained significant structural damage, previously provided an average 13,150 consultations, 2,360 admissions, 1,500 major surgeries and care for 1,500 war-related trauma cases every month.
The hospitals in Kafr Nabl and Khan Sheikhoun previously each registered 2,300 and 800 consultations per month, along with surgeries and trauma care.
In northern rural Hama, near the town of Atshan, two paramedics were reportedly killed in an attack that destroyed two ambulances.
These attacks deprive civilians caught in the crossfire of the critical trauma care and health services they need.
Syria is among the most dangerous countries in the world to be a health worker today – it ranks highest for attacks on health facilities and personnel. WHO has documented credible reports of nearly 100 attacks on health workers and facilities this year and 207 attacks in 2016.
Every day, health workers risk their lives to care for the sick and wounded across the country. We must continue to protect and support them as they work to save lives.
WHO urges all parties to the conflict to refrain from attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure, as required by International Humanitarian
Attacks on health workers and facilities are immoral and illegal, they must stop.


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Like many people, I have always had an interest in where I came from and what my ancestry was like. Growing up I knew some of the basics, such as that my entire Dad's side of the family was Jewish and from Eastern Europe and that my Mom's family was a mix of English and Norwegian. However I also knew that there was quite a bit else that was mixed in. When I got to college, I felt myself pulling away from the religious aspect of my Jewish heritage, and that didn't leave me much left to identify with. My girlfriend (now wife) is 100% Portuguese, as she is actually a First generation. My best friend is Middle Easter as he was actually born in Iran. Me? I was born in Tucson Arizona, to parents born in the US, who were born to parents born in the US to parents who may or may not have been born here… we simply did not have good records of it.
With such great technology and advancements in DNA research, there are now a lot of great options for learning more about your ancestry and where you come from. So I decided to look into a few options and learn more about myself. I decided on 23andMe as I like the information they were providing and what they were looking to build with their own findings. In hindsight, Ancestry.com DNA may have been a better option as I have heard it is slightly more accurate, and I also have a lot of family that did it, and they will link you together. Either way, I wanted to share my experience with you and the whole process.
When I signed up for 23andMe, it was quite simple. I chose to pay a little extra and get the Health and Ancestry service, to not only know about my ancestors, but to also see if I have any genetic markers for things such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, etc. When my package arrived, the instructions were very simple to follow: essentially you spit in a tube and put it int he mail (that's in a nutshell, as there are a few other steps). Once that is complete I also set up my online profile which consists of many optional surveys to provide the 23andMe company with information they can use to help enhance their database and provide more accurate findings of yourself. The questions are simple in regards to race and gender, to more interesting questions such as sleep patterns, anxiety and other health related items. Again, this is all used to help build profiles based on DNA submitted in hopes of learning more about what our DNA does and to better identify people through these means.
Once everything is sent in, the process takes about 6-8 weeks before you get your results. Once those results come in, you get an email that links you to all the reports they provide on you. I received my results last week and I could not wait to dive in. The reports were a very cool mixture of ancestry markers, health screenings as well as other markers (many of which I know already and of those, some they got right and some they got wrong). For me, the first thing I looked at was the Health markers. I am a bit of a hypochondriac so I had to make sure right away that I was ok. And thankfully, there was nothing that showed I would be at a higher risk for anything they would test for. After that, I had to dive into my ancestry.
Unsurprisingly, I was shown to be 99.9% European, with less than .1% being a mixture of East Asian and Yakut. of my European Ancestry, I was shown to be 47.3% Ashkenazi Jewish, which makes sense since I know my Jewish family came from Germany, Poland and Austria. The biggest category on my list however was Northwestern European, at 50.5%. This was a mixture of British and Irish (21.6%), Scandinavian (9.5%), French and German (7.7%), Finnish (<0.1%) and what was categorized as 'Broadly Northwestern European' (11.6% – which is likely my Norwegian heritage I know of). To me this was all very fascinating and gave me a better sense of belonging! Another cool part of this, is of all other users who use 23andMe, it shows me those who are related to me. Only one name I recognized (1st cousin once removed), but it found 1,233 DNA Relatives. It also was able to determine how many markers I have in common with Neanderthal Ancestry, which was surprisingly higher at 281 markers, which is more than 54% of all 23andMe users, and 1st among relatives I am connected to.
Beyond the Health and the Ancestry, 23andMe also provides a list of other features as well. Features they determine based on the surveys I answered as well as what other people have answered as well. They are not meant to be a diagnosis or even be accurate. But to tell you things that are likely to be true. From this information they did get a few things right: I am likely to not have red hair (I do not), I am likely to be average or below average weight (I am below average), likely to have darker eyes (this one is close, but mine are hazel, so I will confirm this) and likely to have straight hair (mine could not be any straighter).
However, for all the items this predicted accurately, I felt there were far more discrepancies that were not accurate. Again, this is based on people similar to me with my genetic makeup and is not meant to be 100% accurate. But my concern was with just how much they got wrong (makes me think what else is not accurate). According to this report I am unlikely to have dimples (I do), a widows peak (I have that too) and I am likely to have detached earlobes (sorry, wrong again).
Aside from these items, I found it all very interesting. The ancestry part felt very accurate to me, and that was ultimately what I was looking for. I am sure over time some of my other reports may change as more people provide information and the database for 23andMe grows. Until then, I will be satisfied with what I found.
Have any of you ever tried 23andMe, or perhaps another service such as Ancestry.com? I would love to hear about your experience! Please share your experience below or please let me know if you have any questions and I would be happy to share more!
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Launching January 1, 2016 from New Balance is the men's ML2016, a new premium silhouette designed and developed by New Balance's innovation design studio in Tokyo.
Inspired by the lifestyle of the metropolitan Tokyo consumer, the style offers a premium material package in an understated design and mimimal branding – one of the most understated N-marks ever released on a modern New Balance silhouette. Inspired by a 1600 upper, three styles are done in leather or suede in black, brown and grey.


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Oxfam believes that fighting poverty is about fighting injustice.
Poverty often arises from the violation of people's basic rights. When people are denied the right to own land, the right to education, access to basic services like clean water, a fair price for the crops they grow, or a fair wage for the work they do, the result is poverty.
Oxfam helps people learn about their basic rights and how to defend them.
By educating people about their rights, we help to build strong communities that compel governments and other institutions to deliver on their responsibilities. When citizens hold their governments accountable, they can change the systems that keep people trapped in poverty.
Laws, policies, and institutions have an enormous impact on poverty.
Yet, poor people are not consulted about major issues like international trade law, climate change talks, or how wealthy countries administer foreign aid programs that are supposed to help them. We work to help people directly affected by laws and policies to have a voice in their formulation. And we wage campaigns to convince decision makers to respect the views of poor communities.
You can join the effort. Everyone—including you—has a part to play in the fight against poverty and injustice.
With the power of many voices speaking together, we can call on companies and legislators to change the laws and practices that keep people in poverty. We can also raise awareness and inspire action on some of the world's most urgent issues.
Oxfam is an international confederation of 18 like-minded organizations that collaborate on global campaigns. But we can't do it alone. We need your voice and your support. No matter who you are, or how busy you are, you can make a difference.


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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 06:40 PM
Key Western powers have sent a revised proposal for new sanctions against Iran to Russia and China that would target the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard and toughen existing measures against its shipping, banking and insurance sectors, well-informed U.N. diplomats said Wednesday.
Russia has expressed a willingness to negotiate on the elements for a new U.N. sanctions resolution but China, which relies on Iran for much of its energy, has not responded, the diplomats said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions are taking place among capitals.
The United States circulated elements for a possible new U.N. sanctions resolution to other veto-wielding U.N. Security Council members — Russia, China, Britain and France — and Germany in January. The six countries have been trying, to no avail, to get Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment program and return to negotiations on its nuclear program.
The revised proposal, sent by the Western nations in the past few days, builds on the three previous sanctions resolutions against Iran, aimed at pressuring the government, which has stepped up its enrichment program while insisting its goal is the peaceful production of nuclear energy.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, charged Sunday that the U.S. and its allies are behind the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency's claim that Iran may be making nuclear bombs, despite its repeated denials. His comments, on state television Sunday, came 10 days after the International Atomic Energy Agency said it was concerned Iran may be working on nuclear weapons, echoing conclusions reached by the U.S. and several of its allies.
The initial U.N. sanctions resolutions focused on Iran's nuclear and missile programs and the people and financing behind them.
Diplomats said the new proposal would target the Revolutionary Guard and companies and organizations controlled by the elite corps that have links to weapons proliferation.
The last sanctions resolution adopted in March 2008 authorized inspection of cargo shipments by two Iranian companies that are suspected of containing banned items. It also introduced financial monitoring of two banks with suspected links to proliferation activities and called on all countries "to exercise vigilance" in entering into new trade commitments with Iran, including granting export credits, guarantees or insurance.
U.N. diplomats said the new proposal would toughen the shipping, banking and insurance measures.
The list of individuals and companies with links to weapons programs is also likely to be expanded in a new resolution. All countries are required to freeze the assets of those on the list and ban travel for the individuals.
While the four Western powers have been pushing for a fourth round of U.N. sanctions, China has been skeptical, saying repeatedly that it believes there is more room for diplomacy.
The Western powers want a new sanctions resolution approved before the five-year review of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty starts at U.N. headquarters in May. The 1968 accord is considered the cornerstone of global efforts to prevent the spread of atomic arms.
The six countries have backed the three previous sanctions resolutions, and Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin said that unity should be maintained.
"The value of the `six' is obvious, and we have been working as the `six' on this matter since May of 2006 and we have every intention to continue doing so as the `six'," Churkin told reporters Tuesday.
"There are variables sometimes in interpretation on what would be the proper thing to do but I see no reason why the six could not continue working effectively and hammering out joint positions on the issues of our dealings with Iran," he said.
Churkin stressed that the goal remains negotiations with Iran.
"Another resolution may happen ... but the key thing is not to have sanctions, the key thing is to have this matter resolved peacefully," he said. "And that is why it is more complicated than just what element, or elements one is going to have in a hypothetical Security Council resolution. This is where most of our concerns, our efforts, our work lie."
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Ice Cream For All!
The team won a tough negotiation with the K-Challenge chef today. How? By winning two races!
Denise, our awesome chef drove a tough bargain when she was cornered in her 'kitchen container' by our British contingent with requests of ice cream for desert. She countered - if you win two races I'll give you ice cream.
The team had a good start and a tight first beat with +39 the local team and just before the leeward mark we hit a wave and the spinnaker exploded the call came for a 'samurai takedown'!@#@!# meaning that the spinnaker is cut away and left for the chaseboat to pick up. With +39 straight on our heels it seemed that it was going to be a disaster but theirs was bigger than ours. They shrimpped big time! spinnaker around the keel and all over the mark... Which the umpires didn't see by the way and they came to a virtual stop while our team recovered and went on to a big lead.
The next race was against the Chinese team that has a lot of the LeDefi team and equipment from last cup so in our minds, under stress, we have envisioned them as our 'arch enemies' even thought their boats are not that good and their team is 'learning'. Today was a different story. The start was awesome and the race was led by K-Challenge wire to wire!
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When the early Church gathered for prayer, they did something before and something after. They fasted before praying. This freed them, "releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke" (Is 58:6). They were free to hear the voice of God, pray the prayer of faith, go up prayer-mountain, and move the mountains of the evil one (Mt 17:20-21). After they prayed, it was not that the people just went off; rather, they were sent off (Acts 13:3).
The assembly at prayer should be a launching pad, shooting Spirit-filled, empowered, commissioned believers into the world. Propelled by the community's prayer and fasting, we rescue people from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light (Col 1:13) and attack the gates of hell that cannot prevail against us (Mt 16:18).
The Catholic Church has traditionally emphasized fasting, praying, and sending. Before receiving Holy Communion, we are to fast for at least an hour. I recommend we fast for a significantly longer period of time. After Holy Communion, we are sent out with the final blessing. This is what the word "Mass" means: "sent." Fasting, praying, and sending launched the first missionary journey, and will certainly begin the final one.


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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Private William Lithgow, R.A.O.C.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
"Just taking the girls home from a dance"
A "jerry can" of petrol - an "essential supply"
During WW2 the Home Guard could get a petrol ration .... so could farmers. Both the Home Guard and farmers needed petrol to carry out their duties.
Now, what if a young farmer was also in the Home Guard happened to have a vehicle, had received a petrol ration and wanted to go to a dance (with two young ladies)?
This almost sounds like the basis for an episode of "Dad's Army". Yet, this is a true Home Guard story from WW2.
To read the story see below.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
"Wartime Christmas"
(Top): The BBMF Spitfire in flight (June 2011)
(Bottom): The Christmas Candle: a light for the world
In December 1942 Father T.A. (Ambrose) Agius, O.S.B., a Benedictine priest, looked out over the moonlit Kent coastline. He heard the sound of planes overhead and said a prayer for peace. A light shone through in the darkness. He was also inspired him to write a poem, "Wartime Christmas". He sent this to Whitehaven, Cumberland where he had previously been parish priest at St Begh's R.C. Parish (1932 - 1934).
To read this poem, click on 'Comments' below.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
A Calendar of Heroes and Heroines
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Margaret Finley, died at Singapore (1942)
Postcard view of the Merlion at Singapore
(Symbol of the modern day Singapore)
The modern day city state of Singapore is a vibrant city of business and commerce. It is also a popular tourist destination with many things to see and do. Yet, how different it was for those who found themselves in Singapore in February 1942.
The British Garrison at Singapore surrendered to avoid further needless loss of lives. Even so, many civilians - including women and children - were lost while trying to evacuate. Relatives of many of those who died had no news of their loved ones, good or bad, for several years. One of those who was lost during the evacuation from Singapore was a British nursing sister, Margaret R. Finley, QAIMNS of Worcestershire. This is Margaret's story, or at least what is known of it.
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Monday, October 03, 2011
This, in honour of our Canadian and American liberators.
The plaque can be seen in downtown Menton, the French city closest to the Italian border, hence one of the last to be liberated.
It seems appropriate to post this some time before the Canadian and American Thanksgiving holidays, so we can all remember those 66 who lost their lives to save us.


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This 2 day course will give you the knowledge needed to lead innovation processes of both a simple and complex nature, an extremely important dimension for companies going through the digital transformation. You will get insight into various innovation processes, Google Design Sprints, Spark, Design Thinking and a wealth of tools that you can customize to suit your company's specific needs. But you will be trained specifically to use Spark.
You will learn the importance of working with interdisciplinary teams, rapid prototyping and behavioral interaction in order to harness the full creative potential of the individual, the group and the network. As a Facilitator you will develop an ability to lead innovation processes to create new products, services or organizational change.
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The month of September will be an exciting one - the Born To Create campaign is cooking up with lots of new ways for you to share your art, a new set of artist interviews will be shared on the blog, and of course, new music for your ears to enjoy! Today I want to highlight some of our new sounds. Diversity and uniqueness is what we strive to embody.. These two beats have completely different sounds, but come from the same creative mind.
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We also want to highlight some amazing talent that has been inspiring us lately. Billy Marten, a 14-year old singer/songwriter from the UK. Her soft tunes and melodic tenderness is mastered to perfection, take a listen here. In contrast to the dreamy sound of Marten, we are also in love with FKA Twigs, another singer/songwriter, and former dancer, also from the UK. Her track, "Two Weeks" has us hooked! Not only is her music unlike anything else we have heard, her unique and futuristic imagery speaks a language of its own.
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Politicians have a history of using fear to gain votes and win elections. Here, Jonathan Hennika (his site here), follows on from his first article on Scared America (here) and considers recent events in the US in the context of 19th century America. He explains how Chinese immigration to America, particularly to California, led to hostility and the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act, which would significantly reduce Chinese immigration.
Something unexpected happened as an outcome of the Watergate Scandal: Americans realized their leaders were merely human. When transcripts from the Oval Office tape recording system utilized by Nixon became available, the populace was shocked to hear their President say to his Chief of Staff: "You know, it's a funny thing. Every one of the bastards that are out for legalizing marijuana is Jewish. Whatthe Christ isthe matter with the Jews, Bob? What is the matter with them? I suppose it is because most of them are psychiatrists."[i]
President Donald Trump has further demystified and possibly demoralized the Office of the President. In an Oval Office meeting with Congressional leaders, discussing protecting immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador, and some African nations, the President asked, "Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?"[ii]
Immediately upon taking office in January 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order[1]banning immigration from certain Middle East countries. The purpose of the Order was laid out in the first paragraph:
The visa-issuance process plays a crucial role in detecting individuals with terrorist ties and stopping them from entering the United States. Perhaps in no instance was that more apparent than the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, when State Department policy prevented consular officers from adequately scrutinizing the visa applications of several of the 19 foreign nationals who went on to murder nearly 3,000 Americans. And while the visa-issuance process was reviewed and amended after the September 11 attacks to better detect would-be terrorists from receiving visas, these measures did not stop attacks by foreign nationals who were admittedto the United States.[iii]
According to a Fact Sheet issued by the State Department, "For the next 90 days, nearly all travelers, except U.S. citizens, traveling on passports from Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen will be temporarily suspended from entry to the United States."[iv]
Despite many legal challenges and additional Executive Orders issued by President Trump, some form of this travel ban remains in effect. Numerous raids by the aptly acronymic ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) have stormed businesses and stalked illegal immigrants at non-immigration related court hearings. No one is safe from deportation, including military veterans.
These actions are just part and parcel of the American experience. Nor is this the first timethat our leaders enacted laws barring the immigrant population from becoming part of the American Narrative.
`They are coming to take our jobs,' is an oft-repeated refrain when speaking of any significant numbers of want-to-be immigrants. From the Irish of the 1850s to the Latinos of the 1980s, and somewhere in between, there is the Chinese. The 47thUnited States Congress has the ignominious distinction of being the first to codify discrimination based upon national origin. The signature piece of legislation: The Immigration Act of 1882, historically referred to as the Chinese Exclusion Act.
In similar fashion to the Know Nothing Party, decades later in California,there was a political party with nativist roots. Founded in 1877, the California Workingman's Party took control of the state legislature in 1878. In their session in Sacramento, they rewrote the State's Constitution, disenfranchising the Chinese. In an address that same year, Denis Kearney, founder of the CWP, declared, the Chinese "are imported by companies, controlled as serfs, worked like slaves, and at last go back to China with all their earnings. They are in every place; theyseem to have no sex. Boys work, girls work; it is all aliketo them." Kearney used inflammatory rhetoric, stating that "we shall arm" and "we are men, and propose to live like men in this free land, without the contamination of slave labor, or die like men, if need be, in asserting the rights of our race, our country, and our families.[v]
The Chinese first began emigrating to the western coast of the American continent after the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1849. In the decade of the 1850s, over 40,000 Chinese immigrants entered the United States. In the next decade,that number increased to close to 65,000.[vi]A majority of that population settled in California.
The Chinese Exclusion Act
When discussing the motivation of any group of immigrants, there are two factors: pull and push. Pull factors are the concepts, ideas,ormonetary reward for moving to a new nation. In this example, the California Gold Rush was the first pull factor for the Chinese. An additional pull factor was the plentiful jobs working on the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. By the early 1860s, in response to the rise of the Chinese immigrants, the State of California enacted legislation heavily taxing these cheap "coolie" laborers, the "Anti-Coolie" tax.
Push factors, on the other hand, are intolerable conditions in the native homeland of the immigrant group. The potato famine of the 1840s drove many Irish and Germans away from their ancestral homes. In the 1850s China was engulfed in the Taipei Rebellion, a quasi-religious Civil War that raged from 1850 until 1864. There are estimates that 20 to 30 million Chinese lost their lives during the Rebellion, not counting those that died due to disease and famine in the aftermath. The Taipei Rebellion served as a significant push factor in the Chinese immigration to the United States.
Political pressure mounted on Congress to act on the immigration issue. California continued to place prohibitions on Chinese immigration, but it was not enough, a national solution was required. On August 3, 1882, President Chester Arthur signed the Immigration Act into law. In bowing to the California pressure groups and the national labor movement, the Chinese Exclusion Act barred any additional skilled or unskilled labor from entering the country. There were exceptions for professional Chinese immigrants such as doctors and lawyers though. The Immigration Act of 1882 was modified in 1888 by the Scott Act, which stated any Chinese in the United States who returned toChina were no longer permitted re-entry intothe United States. Set to expire in 1892, Congress enacted the Geary Act, re-authorizing the Immigration Act of 1882, for ten years. In 1902 the Geary Act was renewed but did not set an expiration date.
Judicial Discretion: Chae Chan Ping v United States, 130 US 581 (1889)
The judicial branch must make any test of law enacted by the legislative branch, in accordance withthe wishes of the Founders when they created the conceptual idea of a separation of powers. In a 5-3 decision, the Supreme Court declared the Chinese Exclusion Act constitutional. The Plaintiffin the case was Chae Chan Ping, who challenged the validity of the Chinese Exclusion Act on the ground it violated the Treaty of Wangxia. Signed in 1844, the Treaty of Wangxia was the American equivalent of the Anglo-Chinese Treaty of Nanjing, which ended the First Opium War in China. The relevant section of the treaty guaranteed unlimited entry of Chinese to America. Writing for the majority, Justice Horace Grey stated, "The power of the government to exclude foreigners from the country whenever, in its judgment, the public interests require such exclusion, has been asserted in repeated instances, and never denied by the executive or legislative departments." The justice questioned the legal standing of the Plaintiff. Concluding that "If there be any just ground of complaint on the part of China, it must be madeto the political department of our government, which is alone competent to act upon the subject." [vii]
An analogy: The majority of the Supreme Court told Mr. Chae, "Sorry, sir, that's not my department, let me see if I can find someone for you." The Legislative Branch passed a law based upon the "threat" represented by the incoming Chinese. The Executive Branch, in all its 19thCentury feckless glory, signed the Bill into Law. The Judicial Branch, eight white men (Stephen J. Field, Joseph P. Bradley, John Harlan, Horace Gray, Samuel Blatchford, Melvin Fuller, David Brewer, Henry Brown, andLucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II), ratified the law. The Chinese Exclusion Act finally ended in 1943, when the United States and China became wartime allies.
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[1]An Executive Order is a rule or order issued by the President to the Executive Branch, bypassing the legislative branch, and having the full force and effect of law.
[ii]Josh Dawsey. "Trump Derides Protections for Immigrants From 'Shithole' Countries." The Washington Post(January 2018) https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-attacks-protections-for-immigrants-from-shithole-countries-in-oval-office-meeting/2018/01/11/bfc0725c-f711-11e7-91af-31ac729add94_story.html?utm_term=.0abfecb37af0
[iii]President Trump. "Executive Order: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." (2017) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/27/donald-trump-executive-order-immigration-full-text
[iv]Homeland Security. "Fact Sheet: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry to the United States." (January 29, 2017) https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/01/29/protecting-nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states
[v]Dennis Kearney, President, and H. L. Knight, Secretary, "Appeal from California. The
Chinese Invasion. Workingmen's Address," Indianapolis Times, (28 February 1878).
[vi]Immigration to the United States, "History of Immigration, 1783-1891," http://www.immigrationtounitedstates.org/549-history-of-immigration-1783-1891.html
[vii]CHAE CHAN PING v. the UNITED STATES 130 U.S. 581(9 S.Ct. 623, 32 L.Ed. 1068)https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/130/581


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Financial services comparison website GoCompare has selected prevero on the Azure cloud platform to enable a more sophisticated finance planning environment.
Prevero's solution replaces previous systems and processes with flexible and sophisticated planning and forecasting capabilities in the cloud. The new system will better capture data and strengthen GoCompare's planning and modelling capabilities.
Specific benefits include the reduction of time spent on data validation, and an ability to drill down to the business drivers behind the financial forecast more quickly and efficiently, thereby allowing instant changes and what if scenario planning.
GoCompare undertook a thorough market evaluation before choosing prevero. Underpinned by Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, it stood out in its Proof of Concept.
"We rely on customer data insight to make good business and planning decisions daily, so the speed and intelligence prevero can provide us with will be invaluable," said Dominic Easton, Head of Finance at GoCompare. "Its advanced planning and modelling capabilities, innovative roadmap, the ability to handle granular data on a daily basis, and its quick implementation time were particularly impressive."
"Prevero and (parent company) Unit4's strategic alliance with Microsoft ensures customers like GoCompare benefit from the latest cloud platform technologies and rapid innovation, but also massive scalability, flexible security, data privacy and residency," said Chris Dial, Senior Director, Cloud ISVs at Microsoft.
"We are delighted to be working alongside Microsoft to support GoCompare with its financial planning and analysis," said Alice Allegrini, UK MD of prevero. "prevero enables business leaders to align strategy, finance and operations by making smart decisions in every part of their business. GoCompare recognises the value of a modern cloud solution to achieve their advanced planning and modelling requirements. Their finance team will be able to focus on the strategic and predictive planning required in a competitive and fast-changing business environment."


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Now lets get this straight, I'm not saying the video is spectacular….
I mean, it's ok, but it's the Christmas Lights that are spectacular.
Here's a wee peek at what we saw at Hunter Valley Gardens and the twins'
not very thoughtful review of what they enjoyed.
Hope you enjoy it!
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We're excited to announce that the Echo Society has secured fiscal sponsorship from Fractured Atlas, and can now receive funding as a 501c3 non-profit organization. As the Echo Society expands, we'll be bringing in a wide range of guest composers and performers to interact with the vibrant Los Angeles music and arts community. If you'd like to be a part of seeing this grow, you can contribute here.
These donations will go directly to support the production of our upcoming shows, and in the future, the development of community-based programs and music/art initiatives around our city.
We're excited about what is happening in Los Angeles and inspired to be a part of helping our art scene grow. Stay tuned for information on our next event!


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Watch a hole by hole flyover of the entire course or take an in depth look at each hole by viewing individual maps, drone flyovers and useful tips for each hole.
With a Multiple Tee System that offers seven non-gender based courses, players of any ability can choose the difficulty of course that they play on any given day.
Click on any of the maps below to enlarge the view and don't forget to print off one of our guides to take out on course with you.
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We would like to acknowledge and thank the following contributors to the "Drone Project" who have all worked tirelessly to provide this unique and stunning view of our course.
Marketing Media (Kevin Bills and Alistair Thom) for filming and editing
John Garrett along with Golf Professionals Andre White and Alan Hyatt for their copy input
Chris Burn (Burnzee) for the voiceover
Kiel Stechman and the Greenkeeping team for presenting and maintaining our course in wonderful condition
FULL COURSE TOUR (see below to select individual holes)
Based in the picturesque suburb of Hokowhitu, the Manawatu Golf Club borders the city's Centennial Lagoon and the banks of the Manawatu River.
Sited on over 42 hectares, the 18 hole parkland layout offers tree-lined, beautifully manicured fairways, fast rolling greens and over 50 white challenging white sand bunkers, providing a challenging yet fair test for golfers of all abilities.
HOLE 1 (HOKOWHITU) - 371 metres, par 4
Place your drive right of the centre to open up the green. Take an extra club to counter dead ground in front of the green. Right side of the green is safest.
HOLE 2 (PINES) - 371 metres, par 4
The ideal drive is left of the centre 230 metres out. The green is well protected by right-hand traps. Long approach is best to the up-sloping green.
HOLE 3 (TE WAI) - 332 metres, par 4
Lay-up is an option from the tee. Stay left to avoid the grass swale. Centre short on the green is of least risk. Hole plays longer in the easterly wind.
HOLE 4 (DEVIL'S OWN) - 133 metres, par 3
Play for the centre of the green, irrespective of pin
placement. Heavily bunkered all round. Club selection is critical if the easterly is up.
HOLE 5 (STRANG'S) - 487 metres, par 5
Drive down the middle avoiding the left side fairway trap. Undulating fairway places a premium on second shot accuracy - left side opens the green. Distance control with approach is prime, a long shot minimises the risk of greenside traps.
HOLE 6 (CLIFFVIEW) - 409 metres, par 4 (par 5 women)
The tightest driving hole on the course so aim for the middle of the fairway. The fairway opens up to a long narrow green - avoid the deep greenside traps. Play as a par 5.
HOLE 7 (RIVERSIDE) - 485 metres, par 5
Safety is a priority despite the length of this hole. Centre right off the tee is favoured. A low boring accurate second is premium and must avoid high branches on the left to ensure maximum run. Approach to left side of green is best.
HOLE 8 (MONRO'S) - 186 metres, par 3
The longest par 3 presents a challenging long iron or lofted wood tee shot. Be short for safety. Avoid greenside traps protecting the pin placements.
HOLE 9 (TOTARAS) - 320 metres, par 4
Aim right of centre from the tee on this challenging and picturesque hole. Distance control to the green is critical. Watch for the prevailing wind - a low ball flight to the front of the green is best but be sure not to go too long.
HOLE 10 (GLENDINNINGS) - 372 metres, par 4 (par 5 women)
The best line is centre right on this long, dogleg left par four. The elevated green demands a longer club for the second shot as it is all carry, however try to stay under the pin.
HOLE 11 (TAWHITI) - 140 metres, par 3
Club selection is critical to ensure distance control to this split-level green, especially if the pin is on the top. Be sure to allow for any wind.
HOLE 12 (CROSSING) - 352 metres, par 4
The tee shot calls for accuracy and distance control. Right of centre will open the green. Allow for dead ground in front of the humped green. Putting from left centre is safest.
HOLE 13 (BIRCHES) - 361 metres, par 4
The most underrated par four on the course. Left centre to the plateau fairway opens the green to a mid-iron approach. Allow for dead ground short and be sure to avoid the large left bunker.
HOLE 14 (WESTWARD HO) - 450 metres, par 5
Position off the tee is critical and the right side of the fairway is favoured. Select a lay-up second over the grass swale to open the narrow up-sloping green. Stay under the hole and play away from the slope on the right side.
HOLE 15 (AVENUE) - 439 metres, par 5
A reachable par 5 for the big hitter, however well-positioned bunkers right will catch any errant second shot. A swale short of the small split-level green puts a premium on club selection and accuracy.
HOLE 16 (STOPBANK) - 155 metres, par 3
The most challenging of the short holes. Club selection is important to this cross facing and sloping green.
HOLE 17 (TE RUA) - 372 metres, par 4
A tee shot down the middle of this wide, clear fairway leaves a mid iron in, however allow for dead ground in front. The green is well trapped both right and left and these need to be avoided.
HOLE 18 (ABRAHAM'S) - 320 metres, par 4
A well-bunkered closing hole that rewards a conservative tee shot. Fairway bunkers right and left will challenge long hitters. The split-level fairway opens to a generous dished green. Careful club selection in the prevailing wind is essential.
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European shares closed lower on Friday, finishing August at a loss overall, as a reduced chance of an immediate military strike on Syria weighed on energy equities via weaker oil prices.
The FTSEurofirst 300 Index provisionally closed down 0.9 percent, and stocks such as BP, Statoil, Total and Royal Dutch Shell all closed down between 0.8 and 1.3 percent, bringing the FTSE 100 down 1.1 percent.
Over the week, the Spanish IBEX closed down 4.53 percent while the German DAX closed down 3.57 percent.
The price of Brent crude oil fell back to $114 from $117, as Britain said it will not join any military action against Syria.
After seven hours of debate, U.K. lawmakers voted 285 to 272 against a government motion on military intervention in Syria. Speaking after the result, U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron said he believed in the need for a tough response to the use of chemical weapons, but respected the will of parliament.
The U.K. Defence Secretary confirmed that the country would not take part in any military intervention, but said he expected the U.S. and others to press on with a response to last week's alleged chemical weapons attack by Syria on its own civilians.
President Barack Obama will decide on a response to Syria based on U.S. interests, the White House said on Thursday, but will continue to consult with Britain, despite the "no" vote.
In the U.S., stocks declined on the final trading day of August, with the Dow and S&P 500 poised to log their worst monthly declines since May 2012, following a mixed bag of economic reports.
Euro zone business sentiment data released by the European Commission on Friday showed optimism in the sector improved sharply in August with an increase of 2.7 points to 95.2. But while euro zone morale climbed, unemployment remained at a record high with a figure of 12.1 percent for July.
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Spain retail sales fell for the 37th straight month on Friday, with official data showing a 3.9 percent decrease in July on a yearly basis. In the U.K., consumer confidence rose to the highest level in almost four years in August, as the body representing U.K. businesses upgraded its economic forecasts for the country.
Portuguese shares were hit by new concerns about the country's finances after its constitutional court rejected a bill that would have allowed public sector workers to be fired and was part of the government's efforts to cut costs. The PSI 20 closed the day down 1. 49 percent.
(Read More: UK economy: High confidence, decade-low living standards)
In stocks news, shares of Dutch telecoms firm KPN fell by 3.41 percent after America Movil said on Friday that it was preparing to withdraw an offer for the firm.
Shares of French cosmetics company L'Oreal climbed by 3.15 percent after reporting improving profit margin in its latest earnings report.
(Read More: L'Oreal CEO on Nestle deal: 'This is business fiction')
Global chemical major Arkema received a bounce after an upgrade to "outperform" from Exane BNP Paribas; shares rose by 0.49 percent.
Shares of retailer Hermes International climbed by 2.11 percent after the French group reported a forecast-beating 14 percent rise in first-half operating profits, with strong demand for leather and silk accessories.
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The transfer of fat from unwanted problem areas to volume depleted zones of the face, breast, as part of breast reconstruction following cancer surgery, or scars, is an exciting and powerful technique that Drs Matthew Endara and Alan Chen are proud to offer. Fat grafting is particularly effective for reversal of age associated volume loss of the face and for correction of irregularities that presents following breast reconstruction using either implants or the body's own tissues.
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I keep talking about tools and helpers to aid in managing personal change. So, I went looking for — You know, a LIST! Well, I did not find ONE!. I found everything else, though! I found a helpful assortment of information and tools for specific purposes, but not quite what I was hoping to find.
Well, in light of this lack, I decided, it's good to have an idea of the types of aids at our disposal to help manage change and development.
So, what is listed here are but nine tools and helpers for managing change. For this post, I am going to describe each one briefly. The descriptions will cover neuro-linguistic-programming, EFT, affirmations, hypnotherapy, meditation, and more.
Then over the next few weeks or so, I will talk about each one in greater detail. I know you want to know more about em', Right?! It is your mission should you chose to accept, to let me know if something hits ya! hahaha ALLLLRighty Then, Let's Go!
Neuro-linguistic-programming is a method involving communication, personal development, and psychotherapy originating in the 1970s. An interesting concept, NLP is said to be the language of the mind.
Although there is no concrete scientific evidence that supports the claims made, the process still warrants a look-see. This is especially beneficial, if you want to know how the brain works and its effects on what you do. I became introduced to NLP through hypnotherapy, which is also on this tool list.
It is said among NLP circles — "the conscious mind is the goal setter, and the unconscious mind is the goal getter." Here is a site giving a little skinny on NLP …
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) – TAPPING
EFT is a form of acupressure for the psyche. It is based on a blend of traditional-ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology and uses the same energy meridians to treat physical and emotional ailments.
The practice involves tapping with your fingertips on specific body points while talking through distressing memories and a wide range of emotions. Tapping works to physically alter your brain, energy system, and body at the same time. The activity is easy, simple, painless, and anyone can learn. Check it out…
I simply love affirmations. Affirmations are positive, clear statements that help you to overcome self-sabotage and negative thoughts. I use them daily for a variety of reasons (sometimes my brain is chattier than a child on the first day of school!). Some of my favorite affirmations, I got from the Queen of Wellness affirmations — Louise Hay.
Anywho, these statements work because they help you visualize and accept as true your intentions. Affirmations are a way to provide emotional support and encouragement to help you to make positive changes. Get your positive talk on…. louisehay
Hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy to produce a state of sleep or unconsciousness, this state is known as hypnosis. This therapy uses guided relaxation techniques to attain a sensitive state of awareness or trance-like state. Hypnotherapy can invoke feelings of intense rest, concentration, and/or focus.
The therapy is commonly used as an aid that allows people to explore often painful and suppressed feelings, emotions or memories, often hidden from their consciousness. The altering change in consciousness can often lead to experience things differently beyond the hypnosis. You are now falling into a deep sleep…..
I joined these three "yoga/meditation/exercise" activities under one heading because you can find the terms and activities used together as a form of harmonious association. The emphasis is on using the activities in concert to bring mental calmness and presence into your daily space.
Yoga has two chief meditative postures, and these postures act as tools for effective reflection. It is through yoga, that a calming of the nervous system happens, and physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual stability is attainable. OM….
These "3 plus one" (e.g., 6, 7, 8, & 9) remaining tools are actually offered by any of the thought leaders in personal wellness and development. You just have to find the e/books, courses, workshops, coach or mentor that feels right for you.
I cannot stress this more. The tools mentioned above is just a quick look at what they are. There is an abundance of helpers to aid you in managing change and enjoying the journey.
A personal development plan is a roadmap you create for action based on personal awareness, values, reflection, and intentions. Oftentimes, this plan is constructed within the framework of your career, education, relationship or self-improvement.
This is the most individual and personal tool to assist in your development. The key purpose is to help you improve your personal performance in managing change, and succeed by reaching and exceeding your short and long-term intentions. An ounce of prevention plan…..
PEANUT M & M's
The tool list and links above my lovelies are like a bag of M&M's. Some people like 'em with peanuts and some do not! It is like I stated before, you have to sometimes give a change or development helper a test drive. The first helper you choose, may very well not work for you and something else just might. You have got to keep testing till you hit PAY DIRT, a helper that adds value to your change management and personal development.
The tools and helpers above give you a starting point in looking and acquiring helpers for your "BEST YOU" toolbox! Some are a little metaphysical (I like that Schtuff!) and some are much more tangible.
As always, my lil chickadees! I encourage you to question and be curious, manage change like a BOSS.
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There is not much more special in life than a reunion with the one you love. I have been capturing all of the greatest moments of Kaylin and Luke's life since they met... but I tell ya, these military homecomings top everything. Usually we have their girls in tote with us for the big reunion and those moments are so sweet, too, of them getting to see their dad for the first time in 7, 8, sometimes 9 months. This time was a little different, and bit more romantic for them, since we were kid-less this time, and the reunion was just for Kaylin and Luke.
Their marriage of 7 years is even more incredible as their love on their wedding day. It's been an honor to watch them grow as a couple, grow their family, grow in their faith, grow in their careers, grow as a couple, and do it all with God at the center. The amount of months they spend a part because of Luke's job in the marines in unfathomable to me, yet they handle it with so much grace. I have so much admiration for these two.
I love getting to capture these homecomings for them. The reunion is so incredibly special each and every time. I am grateful for how amazing of a husband Luke is to my best friend, and I am even more grateful that he is back safely and in his wife's loving arms. Welcome Home Luke, thank you for your service and you are so, so loved!
Here is a little throwback for fun of another special homecoming I captured of them when Luke came home from a different deployment a few years ago:


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In addition to offering proper 5 oz., 8 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz. pours in house, we fill growlers and growlettes of most our draft beers to go. 32oz mason jars are always available for purchase.
thirsty for something else?
Not a problem! We serve whiskey, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, we always have a thoughtful selection of local ciders, fizzy wines and GF beers in our coolers.
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our unique bottle selection
Our coolers are stocked with a carefully curated selection of local favorites, seasonals, one-offs, rarities and vintage beers. We've got lots of six-packs as well as beers that make great gifts.
Our Vintage Coolers
These 1940's coolers were found in a shutdown market in NE Portland in the summer of 2008. We carefully transported and restored them when we first opened.


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SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357. SAMHSA's National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues.
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