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Approved at the Annual General Meeting
held at Edinburgh Chess Club
on 28 August 2014
1.1 The name of the organisation shall be 'Lothian Junior Chess', hereafter referred to as 'LJC'.
2.1 The objects of LJC are to foster and promote the game of chess amongst schoolchildren throughout the Lothians.
2.2 In particular LJC aims to:
(a) organise tournaments for teams and individuals;
(b) arrange training and/or coaching events;
(c) improve the standard of chess in players of school age in the Lothians;
(d) encourage the formation and continuation of school chess clubs;
(e) liaise with any appropriate body involved in the promotion of chess for schoolchildren.
2.3 LJC shall be a non-profit making organisation.
3.1 LJC shall consist of four classes of Member:
(a) 'OFFICER BEARERS', being the Chairman, Treasurer and the Secretary for the time being holding office under Section 6;
(b) 'COMMITTEE MEMBERS', being the members of the Committee other than the Officer Bearers.
(c) 'REPRESENTATIVES' of 'Member Clubs', being such chess clubs as have been admitted to membership under clause 3.2;
(d) 'OTHER MEMBERS' who, although not necessarily associated with a specific school, have an interest in junior chess.
3.2 Club Membership shall be open to any school chess club within the Lothians from which either one team or an individual player has entered any LJC tournament held in the twelve months preceding the Annual General Meeting ('AGM').
3.3 Club Membership will lapse if a Club has no participant in any LJC event in the twelve months prior to an AGM.
3.4 Each Member Club should appoint a Representative, who may act with full voting rights at General Meetings. The name and address of the Representative, and of any change of Representative, must be notified in writing to the LJC Secretary.
4.1 Between General Meetings the affairs of LJC shall be conducted by a Committee, in accordance with the Constitution and Rules currently in force.
4.2 All classes of Member shall be eligible to serve on the Committee.
4.3 The Committee shall have a maximum of ten Members. Members of the Committee will be appointed at an AGM, candidates having given their prior agreement, and will serve for a period of two years (except as provided by clause 4.4 below), after which they will be eligible for re-election.
4.4 At the AGM to be held in 2015, half of the Committee will stand down, but will be eligible for re-election.
4.5 The Committee shall have the power to:
(a) prescribe and publicise such Rules as it deems necessary for the satisfactory handling of LJC affairs;
(b) appoint Sub-committees from within its members and to co-opt onto the Committee and any Sub-committees such persons as it deems advantageous to the well-being of LJC;
(c) co-opt members to fill any vacant position amongst Officer Bearers until the next AGM.
4.6 The Committee shall meet at least twice between Annual General Meetings.
5.1 The Office Bearers of LJC shall be a Chairman, a Secretary and a Treasurer, who shall each serve for a period of one year.
5.2 Tasks, such as Tournament Organiser, Webmaster, Fund Raiser etc may be allocated by the Office Bearers as deemed proper.
5.3 Nominations from amongst the current membership to be elected as an Office Bearer will be taken at the AGM. Nominations must be seconded and must have the explicit agreement of the candidate. Former Office Bearers are eligible for election to any post.
6.1 The Annual General Meeting shall in normal circumstances be held in August each year. Should the Committee decide that the AGM must be delayed it must be held no later than the last week in September of the same year. The AGM will be open to all Officer Bearers, Committee Members and Representatives of Member Clubs, and to any other interested person.
6.2 The Agenda of the AGM shall include:
(a) the Treasurer's Report, which shall include a Statement of Accounts approved by a suitable person {see Clause 6.2(c) below} for the previous financial year ending on 30 June, a forecast for the forthcoming year, and recommendations for competition fees and any subscriptions fees;
(b) the election of the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Committee Members;
(c) the appointment of an Honorary Accounts Examiner to serve for the ensuing year;
(d) other matters of which due notice has been given.
7.1 An Extraordinary General meeting ('EGM') shall be called on receipt by the Secretary or Chairman of a request signed by at least four Members. The EGM shall take place within four weeks of receipt of the request and all Members will be notified of the arrangements and the subject of the request not less than two weeks prior to the date set. The business of the meeting shall be restricted to one topic.
AGMs and EGMs
8.1 The Secretary shall give each Member a minimum of two weeks' notice of the place, date, and hour of, and the business to be transacted, at any AGM or EGM.
8.2 General Meetings shall be chaired by the Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman, the Members present may choose an acting Chairman from among their number. Any Sub- committee shall elect its own Chairman.
8.3 The quorum shall be five of those entitled to be present and entitled to vote.
8.4 Each Office Bearer shall have one vote. Each Member in good standing present shall have one vote, with the proviso that no Club shall have more than one vote. The Chairman shall have a casting vote in the event of a tie.
8.5 Voting shall normally be by show of hands, but a secret ballot shall be held at the request of any one Member present.
8.6 All decisions require a simple majority of those present.
8.7 Any Member unable to attend from an AGM or EGM may appoint a Substitute with full voting rights by giving notice in writing to the Secretary or Chairman not less than 24 hours before the start of the meeting.
8.8 The Chairman or Acting Chairman shall have power to accept for consideration any matter of which due notice had not been given if, and only if, he deems the matter to be of extreme urgency and that it is in the interests of LJC that the matter be considered without delay.
Committee and Sub-Committee Meetings
8.9 The same general principles shall apply as for AGMs and EGMs, with the exception of clause 8.3. The quorum for the Committee shall be three of those entitled to be present, and for a Sub-Committee two of those entitled to be present.
9.1 The principal source of income will be entrance fees levied on those entering competitions, but the Committee will seek such grants or other funds as may be available for the development of Junior Chess.
9.2 There will be no charge for membership unless introduced by a decision at a General Meeting.
9.3 Funds shall be held in a bank account for which the Chairman and Treasurer will be named as signatories.
9.4 Non-routine expenditure in excess of £100 on any one occasion shall be approved by the Committee. Expenditure of less than £100 shall be at the joint discretion of the Chairman and Treasurer.
10.1 Lothian Junior Chess is committed to promoting a safe environment in which children can enjoy taking part in chess.
10.2 LJC will ensure this commitment by following and promoting the Chess Scotland Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
11.1 Changes to this Constitution may only be made at a properly called Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting. Motions to change the Constitution must be presented in writing to the Secretary at least four weeks before the Meeting, and circulated to Members at least two weeks before the Meeting.
12.1 LJC may be dissolved by a simple majority vote at an AGM or EGM. Assets shall be passed to Chess Scotland on the understanding that they will be returned if LJC, or a similar body to promote chess for children in the Lothian area, is later re-established.
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Handcrafted tradition for more than 30 years
Hollingworth Candies specializes in handcrafting toffees and chocolate candies. Our mission is to provide high quality candies and excellent customer service. Our story begins at home. Hollingworth Candies was founded by Margaret Carlson in 1982. She started making English toffee one pound at a time in her home kitchen, along with her neighbor, and selling candy at small craft shows. Inspired by her success, Margaret continued selling her irresistible toffees around the region. Margaret's husband, Chester, after retiring, joined her in cooking the toffees and brittles.
Since opening, Margaret's commitment to pure, natural ingredients and handmade toffees remains unchanged. The business remains in the family—daughter Wendy Carver was welcomed into the business and they opened the Lockport storefront in 1993. Their product offerings expanded to include sea salt caramels, the ever-popular Chesters, caramel apples and other molded chocolates. Wendy's creativity and expertise continues the Hollingworth Candies tradition today, now in its storefront, warehouse and online shop.
Our toffees are still made by hand using the highest quality creamery butter, pure chocolate and fresh nuts.
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4/30/17 Episode 47: School Spirit (1985)
Listen to Let's Watch A Full-Length Movie on YouTube and watch School Spirit (1985), embedded above, at the same time. Start with the podcast. Click here to launch podcast in a separate browser.
Here's the secret to a good ghost comedy: don't kill off your main character and make 'em a ghost. That way the pallor of death doesn't linger throughout your film.
School Spirit (1985), is, in my eyes, will also be known for its videocassette box art:
Co-host Carl and I are joined by Jay Austin Graham, Kitten, and Ira Emsig.
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Links for 11/9/07, and a little on Saudis
- La Tunisie des illusions perdues - excellent article on 20 years of Ben Ali
- AIPAC Court Adopts Silent Witness Rule - Testimonies in AIPAC spying case to be secret
- What today's Islamists want by Ibrahim El Houdaiby - Muslim Brother explains views
- The United States' new backyard, by Alain Gresh - America's new near-abroad
- Rice in Lebanon: Hard to Digest - critique of US policy in Lebanon
- David Welch testimony on Lebanon - contains some whoppers considering he prolonged 2006 war
- Rich and poor build their own Cairo - nice FT story or Egypt's urban landscape
- Egypt Accused of Complacency in Hamas Weapon, Money Smuggling - points to Likud lobbying of Congress against Egypt
- It's the Politics, Stupid - Shadi Hamid argues for conditionality on US aid to Saudi Arabia
With regards to conditionality, the Saudis could very well buy the weapons themselves, and the deal is a boon to the US arms industry. The important thing about the deal is not the money or weapons being delivered but the underlying strategic alliance that provides security for the Saudi royal family. But this regime will continue to promote extremist ideologies at home and abroad, and genuine democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia (a goal desirable in itself but that is certainly not linked to greater stability) would be better served by weakening, not strengthening, the al-Sauds -- not that this is going to happen, for obvious oil and corporate power reasons.


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The PBA Welcomes Jon Richmond to the Board
The PBA Board recently elected Jon Richmond to serve as an at-large member of the Board of Directors.
Jon is a Vice President, Branch Sales Manager with BankNewport, in the Portsmouth, RI Branch.
He resides in Bristol, RI, originally from Cumberland, RI. Jon graduated from Cumberland High School in 1999. Attended University of Rhode Island and has a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Communications 2003. Jon has been in retail/consumer banking since 2003, started career with Fleet National Bank and then Bank of America. He came to the Portsmouth Branch in of 2017. As a Vice President, Branch Sales Manager with BankNewport, in the Portsmouth, RI Branch he specializes in the financial growth of consumer and business customers on Aquidneck Island. Focusing on the core of one's financial understanding can strengthen not only them but the community that surrounds them.


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Soapbox Speaking
Are you an executive or business owner who regularly turns down juicy speaking engagements due to a persistent case of stage fright? Are you a creative soul who must talk about your Self but would rather die a slow, painful death? Do you hide behind your computer even though you know the road to success includes making many elevator speeches at many networking events? If so, make a pit stop here and fill your confidence tank with my practical advice and fear-busting exercises! Don't just stand there, Get Up & Speak!
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As a mother and grandmother, I must admit I like to do wedding ceremonies which include blended families, and I try to write the children into the ceremony whenever I can. This little boy was the ring-bearer at a wedding earlier this year, and carried the rings in this conch shell I provided. We took this picture so he could use it for "show and tell" at school.
A beach wedding on Seven Mile Beach is ideal for a casual wedding with children. They enjoy playing in the surf and searching for shells and other stuff. One of the easy ways to involve children in a beach wedding is to use "the blending of sands" ceremony. This is appropriate and meaningful, instead of the "unity candle" ceremony.
Sometimes parents choose to give the children a small token like a bracelet or a pendant on a chain, immediately after the exchange of rings. This makes them feel a part of this new family, and establishes their important place in it.
Traditionally we use flower-girls and ring-bearers, but if the children are bigger than more thought needs to go into an age-appropriate role, including getting them to actually have a speaking role in the ceremony. Since I give my couples a personalised script of the ceremony, this becomes anotheer memento of their very important day.


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We have been informed about an RC rac race in Europe. This race is organized by this RC store. Racers from the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium have been invited.
The race will take place at the 10th of September. No costs involved, but please register timely.
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Here's a bit of interesting news: It has recently come to my attention that the Anomaly Flats Department of Tourism has started its own Twitter feed. Which is strange, since the abnormally intense magnetic fields in the Flats make computers useless. But then again, I guess it's the least strange thing I've come across since I started visiting that quaint Midwestern town.
I've learned that it's best not to ask questions.
So far, the @AnomalyFlats Twitter account actually seems to be more community bulletins than tourism info. It's sort of...well, here, just see for yourself:
Anyone who ate Maude's casserole at last week's potluck must report IMMEDIATELY to the cleansing station in the tunnel beneath the Amoco.— Anomaly Flats (@AnomalyFlats) October 19, 2015
An acid spill has drained into our water supply. The acid dissolved the poison from LAST week's mishap, and the water is safe to drink again— Anomaly Flats (@AnomalyFlats) October 19, 2015
Due to an unfortunate disruption in the regular flow of time, all citizens will simultaneously age to their deaths in 4...3...2...1...— Anomaly Flats (@AnomalyFlats) October 20, 2015
The Anomaly Flats Island Adventure Water Park will be closed until further notice. Anyone currently inside the park should be presumed dead.— Anomaly Flats (@AnomalyFlats) October 19, 2015
I'm not sure what all this is doing for tourism, and since no one who lives in Anomaly Flats has a computer, I'm pretty certain this information is not getting to the right people...but I have to admit, it is fun to experience the weirdness of this strange little town from a safe, Internet-buffered distance.
If you're on Twitter, why don't you click here and follow @AnomalyFlats? And then why don't you tell your friends and family members to do the same? And then why don't we force strangers on the street to do it too, and newborn babies, sure, why not, the more the merrier, let's get everyone to do it, because that's what the Department of Tourism wants, and if we don't play into their hands, the time drones will be very upset, and the mayor has given them the green light to use unnecessary force, and I cannot go back to Anomaly prison, please, shit, you guys, just follow @AnomalyFlats!!! It's not too late, we can sti


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With this blog posting, I pick back up on my series of samples from my book, Assistance at the Crossroads described in the left-hand column of this website. There are many ways that academic help can be provided for college students who are struggling in some of their classes.
This learning assistance approach operates through concurrent learning experiences. Students simultaneously enroll in a college-level class, whether or not they have been identified as academically underprepared, and use learning assistance services to support their learning in that class. A common characteristic of such a class is academic rigor exceeding the average of other college-level classes. These courses are challenging for many students, and the classes have high withdrawal and failure rates. Sometimes they are called "gatekeeper" classes (Jenkins, Jaggars, and Roksa, 2009).
For purposes of this discussion, this historically difficult class is called a "target class," as learning assistance services are customized and "targeted" for serving students enrolled in that specific course. Other students in the same class that have not been identified as academically underprepared for content material in that particular class are welcome to use the learning assistance activities as supplemental or enrichment experiences to deepen mastery of course content. This concurrent acquisition approach is divided into three smaller groups of activities: those offered as supplemental learning experiences through the student's voluntary participation; those offered as a coordinated program that requires moderate involvement by the target course instructor; and those embedded, infused, or mainstreamed in the course targeted for academic support that thereby serve all students enrolled in the class, regardless of their academic preparation.
One of the activities described in the previous section on prerequisite acquisition approaches could also have appeared in this section. Because most students enroll in only a single developmental course, the rest of their courses are at the college level. These students concurrently develop competency through the developmental course while they advance their knowledge and skills through the college-level courses. The key issue that places developmental courses in the previous section is that students are not ready to enroll in the college-level course for which they are underprepared. They are, however, ready for enrollment in other college-level courses. (To be continued.....)


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School/Nursery Admissions
Applying for a place at Sylvester Primary Academy
Sylvester Primary Academy is a community primary school where we welcome all applicants, wherever they may live. We welcome visits to the school by families who may be interested in applying – just give us a ring on 0151 477 8320 and we can make an appointment for you to come and see us. It is usually possible to offer places to all who apply. If, however, there are more applicants than places, the school has an admissions policy that is used to decide who has priority. The admission policy for 2018/19 is printed in the local authority's admissions booklet for September 2018/19 which is available below, along with a link to the local authority determined admissions arrangements for 2018/19:-
Paper copies are available from school or from the Knowsley Inclusion Team (Admissions) by phoning 0151 443 5142/3. The booklet gives you all the information you'll need to apply for school places. Applications for places in the reception class are made between September and January each year. So applications for September 2018 are made no later than mid-January 2018. It's really important to apply on time. Details of how to apply and other useful information are given in the admission booklet above. (If you live in another borough, contact your home authority for details of which form to use.) If you are moving to this area and are interested in a place for your child, please get in touch with the school initially who can provide you with all the appropriate paper work and provide information on whether the school has places.
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The Curzon Film Podcast Episode 17: Son of Saul
In the latest edition of the Curzon Film Podcast, Sam Howlett, Jenna Hobbs and Ersi Kalentzi discuss László Nemes' stunning debut film Son of Saul. The winner of the 2016 Academy Award for a Foreign Language film, Son of Saul depicts humanity at its darkest moment, the holocaust; and brings it to startling reality, in what is certainly one of the most important and technically ambitious films to be released this year.
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Subaru revealed the price list for the UK customers and also the full equipment list for the BRZ. The model will be launched in the UK as a 2.0i SE and a 22.0i SE LUX and the prices go from GBP24.995 to GBP27.995. The standard version will send the power to the wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, but the ones that feel a little lazy and want more comfort, for only GBP1.500, they can get a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. The carmaker offers a torque-sensing limited slip differential and fully automatic dual-zone air conditioning system and also the car runs now on 17-inch alloy wheels. The list of specifications continues with cruise control, 16-inch front brake discs and six-speaker audio system with iPod connectivity, front fog lamps and only for the SE LUX model, Subaru offered heated leather seats.
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How to Choose Your Print Marketing Materialsadmin : October 4, 2017 4:30 pm : Better Office Systems, Blog, Document Management
Even though social media is changing the way companies attract business, print marketing is still an effective way to gain more customers. In fact, 56 percent of people find print marketing to be the most trustworthy of all marketing channels.
Your business still needs print marketing materials, but choosing the right ones can be difficult. Business cards, flyers, posters – which are right for you? How do you come up with a design?
In this guide, you'll learn which materials you should invest in and what to look for in a design. Keep reading to make the most of your print marketing campaign.
Which Print Marketing Materials Do You Need?
You can engage with your audience through many forms of print marketing. Here are a few you may want to consider.
For a more thoughtful way to communicate with your customers, try a cost-effective postcard. Studies show that postcards may even be more effective than email marketing because they are less intrusive.
Flyers are an effective way to let people know about a promotion your company is running or an event you have coming up. Always include a call to action, emphasizing the most important details of the event. Those in event management will definitely want to use flyers as their print marketing materials.
Business cards
Business cards are handy for professionals who are always networking. They are essentially a way for the person you're connecting with to remember you and get in touch with you. Lawyers, financial planners and most professionals can benefit from having a business card.
Brochures allow you to give your audience a snapshot into what your business offers. You have more room to showcase features and benefits and add color with enticing images. People who are in real estate can benefit from having a brochure to give new home buyers.
Catalogs offer a visual representation of all of your company's products. These are great to have with you if you're meeting with a prospect who you know is looking to buy your product. Network marketers and sales representatives will want to have catalogs as part of their print marketing materials.
You may need a few of these materials for different purposes, or you may find that your type of business only needs to invest in one type. Either way, your print marketing materials are the first impression of your business and should look attractive.
Creating the Perfect Print Design
The right colors and font choices can make a big impact on the effectiveness of your print marketing materials. Here are a few tips for deciding on these crucial elements.
When choosing fonts, it's important to work with a couple versus only using one font. Aim to create a visual contrast, using one font for titles and headings and a different font for your body text.
Your font should be easy to read but also eye-catching. Optimize legibility by including enough white space in your text.
Also, consider your brand's values and personality when selecting a font. For example, a health-conscious company might go for a natural, handwritten look while a technical might go for a bold, minimalist font.
Colors play an important role in marketing because of their persuasion effects. In fact, up to 90 percent of snap judgments made about products are based on color alone.
Instead of trying to find the right color associated with a certain emotion you hope to elicit from your audience, the color choice should first and foremost represent your brand. Use colors that best represent that feeling and mood of your own brand versus trying to match consumer responses. Color in your print marketing materials should support your brand personality.
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Determine which print marketing materials you may need to best communicate with your target audience. Keep your brand personality in mind when making design choices. With attractive materials, your prospects are sure to become loyal customers.
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A Complete Guide to Buying Office Copiersadmin : September 5, 2017 8:40 pm : Atlanta, Better Office Systems, Blog, Document Management
Academic discussions about the paperless office appear in business magazines almost every year. Even so, most businesses depend on paper.
Everything from quarterly reports to marketing collateral gets printed up and passed around. Contracts and tax documents get printed and filed. The workhorse at the heart of all this printing is the humble copier.
While regular maintenance can extend the life of office copiers, you should expect to replace yours every 3 to 5 years. The smart move is to pick one before yours breaks down. That's why we've prepared this guide to buying office copiers.
Let's jump in!
Copier Types
If you run a one or two-person business with low printing demands, you can probably get away with a personal copier. You'll have to choose between laser and inkjet, but laser tends to be cheaper on a per page basis.
If you run a multi-person office with moderate to high printing demands, you'll need a true office copier. These machines typically use a printing process similar to laser printers. The higher end copiers offer additional features, such as faxing and networked printing.
Office Copiers Speeds and Volume
You'll also need to consider printing speeds and volume.
Every machine will be capable of a certain number of pages per minute. If your staff needs to make a lot of copies, a higher ppm will help to prevent a traffic jam around the copier.
Each machine will also have a recommended volume of pages per month. The volume of your new copier should exceed your current needs to accommodate future growth. You usually get usage data from the old copier or tally estimates from your employees.
Auto Document Feeder
If you need to make copies of a lot of long documents, you'll almost certainly want to invest in a copier with an auto document feeder.
With the auto feed, all you need to do is put the document into the appropriate tray. The machine pulls the pages inside, scans them, and then prints up the however many copies you selected. While the machine does that, you can go back to work.
If you do get an auto document feed copier, you want one that collates the pages. This frees you from organizing the individual pages afterward.
A feature that's helpful in offices with high printing demands is duplexing.
This feature takes scans of two individual pages and prints them onto the front and back of a single page. It's an easy way to cut your paper costs.
Duplex copying can be slower than single side copying. You'll want to be sure that duplex ppm rate is fast enough before you buy or lease a specific copier.
Parting Thoughts
With so many office copiers on the market, you don't want to pick one in a rush.
You new copier needs the features that are mission critical for your business, such as networked printing or fax options. You also need a copier that's fast enough and has sufficient volume to meet your present and future print demands.
Finances permitting, you may also want to invest in features that make life easier or help cut costs.
Better Office Systems specializes in office equipment. If you need help picking out the right copier for your business, contact us today.
To Print-finity and Beyondadmin : August 22, 2017 3:28 pm : Atlanta, Blog, Print
Toshiba has recently launched their e-STUDIO3508LP, a printer that is taking printers out of the neolithic age and putting them in 2017, finally! The e-STUDIO3508LP has the ability to erase paper. Yep, you read that correctly, erase paper. Erasable paper allows businesses the chance to reuse paper up to four times!
Print in traditional black or erasable blue toner and when you're done, feed the pages back into the printer and Voila! Is reusable ink and paper the next step towards more advanced office sustainability? We certainly think so.
Toshiba has tapped into an accessible, ingenious mode that will improve sustainability without hindering the process. While paperless offices are still widely discussed, the fact is that a lot of offices aren't ready or are unwilling to let go of paper altogether. Erasable ink is the wonderful middle ground that many offices have been looking for!
The erasable ink can even be paired with Pilot erasable pens or highlighters. If you need to mark up an erasable blue document, all markings made with Pilot pens will also be removed during the printer's erase process.
We're not surprised that this incredible innovation was brought forth by Toshiba. Time and time again, Toshiba has brought their knowledge and ingenuity to sustainable practices as well as their printing processes.
In fact, they've been honored with yet another reward! Toshiba recently announced that its e-STUDIO4508A has earned Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab's Summer 2017 Pick. Toshiba's latest monochrome product surpassed comparable multifunction peripherals (MFPs) in reliability, usability, security, value and features during six months of rigorous, side-by-side product testing.
"Recently Toshiba's e-STUDIO5005AC, e-STUDIO6506AC, and e-STUDIO4508A have received Keypoint Intelligence-Buyers Lab's 'Highly Recommended' and 'Highly Reliable'. This time, the e-STUDIO4508A has also won the Pick award 2017 summer, and we are very proud that Toshiba's MFPs are recognized as the valuable products to contribute to our customers, for example, achieving better communication and smarter workflow," said Sachio Koyama, General Manager of Products, Marketing & Service Division, Toshiba Tec Corporation.
We are honored to offer Toshiba products to Atlanta and Alpharetta businesses. This is your chance to modernize the office without sacrificing security or information. All of our technicians are trained experts in their field. If you have any questions about your print environment, costs, or are simply looking for an easier way to manage your documents, contact us today!
Best Business Practices: Going Greenadmin : July 24, 2017 5:39 pm : Corporate
It may still be on the tail-end of summer but we're still dreaming about green. The warmth of the outdoors, green grass, and frost-free windows is our biggest wish in these summer months.
No matter what industry you're in, going green is a necessity and marks responsible, efficient business practices. So what steps should you take to ensure that you're doing everything you can around the office? Better Office Systems is here to give you a few tips on the best Green business practices.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Recycling is the biggest and greatest step you can take as a business, yet very few businesses have done so. Initiate a recycling plan for you and your employees and stick to it. It goes beyond just conserving paper, many parts and products can be sent to their manufacturer to be recycled. Make sure you utilize this great opportunity and do your part for environmental responsibility.
Print What You Need
Think before you print is a practice every office should use. It's easy to simply press "Ctrl+p" without a second thought but urge your employees, as well as yourself, to really think about what they're printing and how much. With innovations in technology, notes and research can largely be done digitally.
Dig Into Duplex
The unsung hero of the printing world is definitely double-sided printing. Cut your paper usage by 50% by switching your policy to double sided printing when applicable.
Color Your Print Processes Green
Innovations in technology and BYOD has made it easier than ever to stay connected and inform. Consider using your technology to replace notes or documents. Use an iPad, share things digitally, make the most out of what you have.
Choose Green Solutions
Always choose green office solutions. Machines that are Energy Star qualified and include duplexing capabilities are efficient and environmentally responsible. You can also take a closer look at your inks and paper, is it non-toxic inks? Soy or vegetable-based? Is the paper recycled? Remember; every little bit helps!
5 Reasons You Should Stick to Scanningadmin : June 16, 2017 2:28 pm : Better Office Systems, Blog, Document Management
Summer is here and the sun is high in the sky. Now is the time to rethink your document management and focus on the future.
One of the best things you can do for your business is to simplify your documents. Document management is an every day strife but thanks to scanning capabilities it doesn't have to be. Digitize your records and take back your time, increase productivity, and save money.
Making Messes Manageable
Everything's easier when you can find it. Digitizing your documents may be a slow process but imagine just being able to search your database with a keyword and finding everything that you're looking for. Managing your document records digitally is not only smart, but it's more conducive. Keep your business up-to-date and adapt with the technology, not against it.
Planning for the Unexpected
If your building caught on fire, would your documents be safe? Although they may physically be affected, scanning to the cloud will ensure that your documents survive digitally! Paper is incredibly vulnerable to natural disasters and theft, but digital documents are protected with safeguards that will lead to their longevity.
Actually Find What You're Looking For
"Have you seen this file?" Questioning your coworkers is a thing of the past when it comes to efficient document management. Save your time, and your breath, with convenient indexing features when you scan. Not only is your digital copy right at your fingertips, it's also east to find!
De-clutter and Recover
While you shift from physical to digital copies, the surface of your desk will slowly start to reveal itself. Imagine having the space for more; pictures, calendars, mugs–oh my! A digital hub of documents will slowly empty the office in the best of ways. More space means a better mindset for every work day. Show off your desk with a clean, minimalist look that will feel efficient and productive!
Go Green, Save Green!
Don't let the daunting task keep your business from going digital. Many companies find themselves hesitant to go completely digital due to the sheer volume of documents. Don't let yourself be scared into not taking the time. Over the course of the years, scanning your documents not only manages your digital files, but it also saves time and money in the long run. A shift towards a digital record will also help you save paper and push your office towards environmentally friendly practices.
Soulful Scanning
Better Office Systems is offering Atlanta and Alpharetta businesses the chance to modernize their office without sacrificing security or information. All of our technicians are trained experts in their field. If you have any questions about your print environment, costs, or are simply looking for an easier way to manage your documents, contact us today!
Diving Into Digital Printadmin : May 15, 2017 6:09 pm : Atlanta, Better Office Systems, Blog, Print
The print industry has gone through many changes throughout the years. After a recession and troubled times the print industry has bounced back and is doing better than ever. Focusing on sustainability and innovation has created a completely new area of expertise.
Printing has found its feet on the ground once more and has taken off running with digital print innovations. Despite the steady increase, some companies are still finding themselves hesitant to reinvest and take advantage of this growing industry.
If you haven't already focused on the benefits that these services can offer you, your business, and clientele than you should reconsider. The print industry has widened its market with the strides in technology. No longer does printing mean documents for proposals and catalogs (though of course, that will always be a given). The options are endless and can extend to include binding, posters, promotional items, car decals, and even unique items such as coasters.
Outsourcing major and specialty printing has grown popular over the last few years due to lack of technology or knowledge.
Printers have also changed selling and communication techniques, creating more of a partner experience rather than the traditional "buyer and seller" method.
The print industry is moving forward in business, innovation, and sustainability as well. As we grow in population and the need to expand is great, we are all trying to do our part to find more sustainable resources and material. The print industry has taken enormous strides in creating recyclable and reusable products and have taken an active stance in sustainable responsibility.
Print is not dead; in fact, it's the very opposite. Print is growing, creating more jobs, revenue, and success than many other large business sectors.
Be a part of this rising industry and customize the look and feel of your business.
Check out some of the ways print is growing!
IT Support You Can Count Onadmin : April 13, 2017 7:58 pm : Better Office Systems, Blog, IT Support
Need new IT Solutions for 2017? Look no further than Better Office Systems to manage all of your managing needs. It's more than security, it's your future.
Protect your small to medium-sized business (SMB), your customers, and your coworkers with a full monitoring and support system. We are making it so you can have all the services you want in one easy place.
Better Office Systems is offering Atlanta businesses;
- BOS IT Service Desk Support
- Managed IT Services
- Proactive and Affordable IT Service
Our team serves efficient, all-inclusive services for your business. We're with you every step of the way to ensure that your staff is trained and comfortable with your new system.
What can you expect with Better Office Systems? The change, security, and efficient management system that you've been waiting for!
What To Expect
The BOS IT Service Desk is on call for you 24/7. Support includes:
- Network and PC troubleshooting
- Handheld device configuration and troubleshooting
- Popular apps for business
- Administrative duties
- Software installation
- Virus and/or spyware removal
- File and/or folder restores
Managed IT Services is another service that we offer and its rapidly becoming an integral part of a functioning business environment. We provide cost efficient services that are helping Atlanta businesses take control of their technology without breaking the bank. IT is important, even more so with new technology and innovation. In fact, in 2012, the average annual IT budget for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) was up 15% from 2011. While SMBs with one to twenty employees spend $1,900 per employee on technology, more than twice the $700 per employee organizations with more than 250 employees spent. Right now, the average SMB devotes 6.4% of its revenue to IT expenses, and 80% of that is spent after the initial technology purchase.
Proactive and Affordable IT Support
That's what BOSBiz is all about; quality customer care. Services include:
- Server Management
- Desktop Maintenance
- Help Desk Service
- Unlimited Remote Services
- Vendor Management
- Performance Optimization
- Network Device Management
- Managed Print Services
Choose the plan that's right for you! Decide what's the best step
- Server Management Plan: $199 per month
- Help Desk Service Plan: $49 per month
- Desktop Maintenance Plan: $9 per month
IT Support In Atlanta
Find your "IT" factor!
Contact our team to discuss the IT support and service you've been looking for!
Products That Matteradmin : March 9, 2017 4:51 pm : Blog, Go Green
"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard."
Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day
March 20th marks the official beginning of spring. Spring is synonymous with a new beginning, be it in season or spirit, personally or professionally. It is also a great time to do a little spring cleaning. Most people remember to give their homes a fresh sweep but they'll forget their business.
Give your office breath of fresh air with products that products matter. It's not what products you have, but how you use them. Sustainability is about more than just recycling. Check out these statistics from Forest Ethics.
Paper Consumption Statistics
- The average American office worker is estimated to use a sheet of paper every 12 minutes—a ream per person every two and a half working weeks—and to dispose of 100-200 pounds of paper every year.
- The number of pages consumed in U.S. offices is growing by about 20 percent each year.
- The introduction of email into an organization resulted on average in a 40 percent increase in paper consumption.
- A worldwide growth of 600 percent in printer accessibility between 1988 and 1993 is in part what contributes to this.
- The U.S. is by far the world's largest producer and consumer of paper.
- U.S. paper consumption is over six times greater than the world average and about 25 percent greater than Japan, the world's second largest per capita paper consumer.
So how can you help the environment without sacrificing your business?
Go Paperless
Tangibility may be the leading reason so many businesses use paper, but paper certainly needs a lot of space. Going digital is not the impossible feat that so many believe it to be, but it is a gradual process. Going digital just means that your office needs to put a process in place to make digitizing an easy process. Scan to the cloud or Google Drive to store your most important documents in one easy place.
Be Green in Atlanta
Office assessment, Managed Print Services, recycling and sustainable options; Better Office Systems really does it all. Ever day serves as a reminder that we only have one home and we should protect it. Sustainability and Going Green only requires some innovation, creative alternatives, and an open mind. Cut costs and become part of the solution, not part of the problem. Go Green and enjoy the quality you know, the workload you expect, and a lower carbon footprint.
The Doorway to a Better IT Structureadmin : February 15, 2017 9:20 pm : Better Office Systems, Blog
In the print industry, we are focused and committed to the environment and its future. Innovations in technology and greener mindsets have helped pave the way to a better system of doing business, managing workflow, all while improving sustainability. Better Office System is exploring ways to innovate and do our part in the industry. Through services like office assessments, Managed Print Services, and recycling programs; Better Office Systems have created alternative to help the printing world reduce waste, recycle and cut costs all while giving you the tools for a better IT structure.
Managed Print Services is the doorway to a systematic, strong IT structure. Our team offers Managed Print Services, an easy way to reduce the cost of printing, help teach you how to print from mobile devices, and eliminate unnecessary printing. It's not just helpful for the office, it's sustainable too! Paired with a comprehensive office assessment, Managed Print Services can can save waste with mobile printing.
Mobile printing is creating a more convenient way to print while Managed Print Services is changing the way you look at printing.
A simple evaluation, a few configurations and we are able to see how much you print, the ways in which your office prints, and explore what we can do to help you in certain areas. Our team and professional technicians satisfy your needs, business expectations, and ensure that your machine is working efficiently and effectively for your workload.
We will "develop a roadmap for your ideal future state, including cost savings projections".
Office assessment, Managed Print Services, recycling and sustainable options; Better Office Systems really does it all.
Managed IT Services
So, what can you expect from Managed IT Services? With Better Office Systems, you can expect the following and much, more!
- 24/7 maintenance over your entire IT environment (Network servers, Desktops, Mobile devices, etc.)
- Identify and analyze servers for possible issues
- Restructure processes and/or services that are unsuccessful
- Monitor servers and ensure security patches and anti-virus protocols are updated
- Ensure that all data backups are completed
- Manage and ensure mobile devices are secure
Improving Your IT Structure in Atlanta
Better Office System is dedicated to making your day at the office easier. Choose a team that works with your office and IT team for a seamless experience that keeps you secure.
The team at Better Office Systems is trained in technological and practical fields. If you have any questions about your Managed Print Services or IT Solutions, or if you're simply looking for an easier way to cut costs, contact us today!
5 Ways to Build Your Selling Skillsadmin : January 17, 2017 5:58 pm : Better Office Systems, Blog
Selling is a cog in every business, every industry.
Dust off your training and learn some new tips and tricks to increase sales. Better Office Systems is laying the bricks so you can build a great year in sales.
Confidence is Key
The truth is, selling doesn't come naturally to everyone. When you're in the conference room and your palms begin to sweat, take a deep breath. Confidence is the key to selling, regardless of whether or not it's genuine or feigned. People buy from who they like, who they believe knows what they're doing. Be passionate about your product or service and your enthusiasm will catch on.
Know What You're Selling
This sounds obvious, but you would be surprised to find out that not everyone knows what they're talking about. When it comes to sales, most people assume they'll just "wing it" but all it takes is a specific line of questioning for your pitch to unravel. When you claim to be the expert on a subject, make sure you are an expert, or at least pretty darn close to it.
Practice, Practice Practice!
Your sales pitch is a continuous conversation, but you should still know your lines! Practice your pitch in the mirror, on your way to work, or jot it down! Writing what you want to convey helps you find the words easier. Ask questions and let the customer discuss their needs, wants, and what the future of their business looks like.
Be Courteous
No one wants the "car salesman" pitch. Not to disparage car dealerships, but their selling tactic (at least in the past) was built on pushy sales techniques. This doesn't go over that well today. Treat your customers how you would like to be treated; with honesty, respect, and understanding. Deciding to buy, especially expensive products or services, is already a stressful task. Don't make it harder for your customer, make it easier.
Know your style and works best for you. Your personality is what gives you a unique advantage. Stay in tune with how you sell, how you would want to be sold to, and, of course, how your customer likes to be spoken to. Some people like reminders while others find follow-ups rude and unappealing. Know who you're selling to and, above all, stay courteous.
Build to a Natural Conclusion
The issue with many sales pitches is it feels too much like a volley and less like a conversation. In the sales cycle, most people are just waiting for their turn to speak and not listening to what the customer is saying. Rise above that selling mentality and be the choice that clearly cares. Conversations are easier to gauge and usually have a clear marker when it's time to ask the customer for their decision. Most customers prefer honest and direct leadership. There is no harm in simply asking.


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Freelancers have to wear a lot of hats and handle lots of tasks that aren't design-related. One of those tasks is client relationship management. CRM is a system for managing your interactions with existing or potential clients. I'll be honest- I didn't have a CRM system in place until my second year of business. I went through my first year simply using the Gmail labels to label clients as potential, current or past clients. But that changed when I found Streak!
Do you need a CRM system?
Absolutely. To remain organized and, you know, sane, you need to have a system in place that keeps track of who your potential, current and past clients are. Here's why:
- You can't possibly remember all of your clients by yourself. You could probably list 20, tops. Let technology handle the remembering.
- Your inbox isn't good enough. Sure, you can search through your inbox to find clients. But finding key information (like their URL, address, key problems etc) is tough because it's spread across lots of messages. With a CRM system, you can keep all this important info in one place.
- With a CRM system, you can track the status of each of your clients. Every time you make progress with a client you can update their status and know exactly what stage of your process they are in.
Related reading: What is CRM and why do you need it?
What does Streak include?
Streak is CRM inside Gmail. You simply add it to your Gmail account with the click of a button and it's mostly free. I love it because it provides lots of useful functions. With Streak you can...
- Create pipelines (processes).
- Schedule emails to send later.
- Keep all your clients information in one 'box'.
- Schedule reminders about a certain client within Gmail.
- Keep notes on each client.
- Track when clients open your emails.
- Create and organize better canned emails.
If the 'pipelines' and 'boxes' part of that has confused you, don't worry. I was confused too, when I first started using Streak.
Pipelines are your processes. I have an Inquiry pipeline, a Design Process pipeline, and an After Project pipeline.
Boxes are a little harder to explain. When a project inquiry enters your inbox, for example, you create a box in the clients name and add the box to the relevant pipeline. In this case, it would be my Inquiry pipeline. Everything to do with your client goes into their box: their emails, attachments, notes etc.
How I use Streak
I use Streak to keep track of where my clients are in my process, and keep all their details organized in one place. Streak is incredibly versatile, so the way I use it may not be the way you want to use it. I hope my way gives you some ideas though!
My inquiry pipeline (process)
Above is a screenshot of my inquiry process with clients details blacked out for security reasons. (Click the image to see it larger.) Every stage of my inquiry process is in green. Here's how it works:
- When an inquiry comes in, I create a box in the clients name and add the client to the Inquiry pipeline.
- I then fill in what their project is, the price of their project, and add any necessary notes. You can change these categories or add more. You could have sections to enter their address, phone number, URL and more! I like to keep things simple in my inquiry pipeline though.
- The box starts in the first stage of the process: New Inquiry.
- As we communicate and the client progresses, I move them down the pipeline until they're at the end and ready to be moved to my Design Process pipeline.
- If the client stops replying and their progress halts, I add them to the Pending stage and set a reminder to follow up with them in one week, as you can see in the screenshot above.
I have pipelines for my design process, The Shelancers Club, collaborators and more, but I thought showing you one pipeline was enough for today.
Streak is the CRM system of my choice but if you don't use Gmail you could try Contactually. Overall, Streak is one of my most-used business tools and I'd be a lot less organized without it. As freelancers we need a place to keep track of out clients and contacts, and that place shouldn't be in our heads or in notebooks. Since using Streak my business has been a lot more streamlined- I don't forget to follow up with clients, and I have all my clients details at hand. No sifting through emails or notebooks to find their details.
Do you use a CRM system? If so, share how you use it over on Facebook!


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Natural Health Approaches VI
This course is a continuation of Natural Health Approaches IV
This course is designed to help practitioners understand and apply the latest advancements in integrative therapies. With unique combinations of guidelines, protocols, it provides virtually everything you will need to optimize your clinical use of nutrition, nutraceuticals, and botanicals. This course covers conditions L through Z.
Credit: 3
The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine (2015) 3rd Edition. Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr, Michael Murray, Herb Joiner-Bey
Exam: Open book, 85% is passing


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I am the author of 'A Bleat on a Bleak Winter's Night', and creator of the characters Kangarillapig and NobbleBob. This is my first picture book and I am thrilled with the success. I have many more stories to share as well as a range of funny poems. I am looking forward to publishing many more books about these characters. My dream is for my books to be on every child's bookshelf.
The book has enchanting illustrations and is appealing to children as young as three as it will aid them in becoming visually literate and introduce the concept of reading yet it will also appeal to children as old as 8 as the text expands their young minds through the use of descriptive language. Furthermore it is a great story.
As well as working on my writing, I teach in a primary school. I love working as a teacher and have always loved writing and encouraged others to write. I am really excited to be part of the Geronimo festival and can't wait to introduce Kangarillapig and NobbleBob to the children. I am looking forward to delivering some great storytelling sessions and sharing some really humorous poems.


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It's been a long time coming but it's finally here. My first experience of a Keller restaurant. Thomas Keller in the culinary world is in a way a demi-god. He's in a class of his own among the most highly revered chefs, and unlike the molecular gastronomists like Ferran Adria, his food is very real, very true, and very good.
This trip took place in February of 2010, my buddy Leon and I were tired of winning beaucoup bucks at the craps table (NOT!!) so we decided to go and take it easy over at the Venetian and give Bouchon, Las Vegas a try. I was very excited to be eating at a Keller restaurant to say the least.
Beignets de Brandade de Morue - Cod Brandade with Tomato Confit and Fried Sage
It's like the most amazing puff of fat and fish. The outside of this dish is so perfectly crispy and flakey and salty. All the things you want in an appetizer.
Pate de Campagne - country style pate with watercress, cornichons & radishes
Looking back on this dish I realize how much more I would appreciate this now. My grasp on how good this could be was lost on me back then. One of the beauties of taking photos of food is remembering how perfect their technique looks. If you've never had country pate, you need to.
Croque Madame grilled ham & cheese sandwich on brioche, fried egg & mournay sauce served with French fries
Of course one of my comfort food favorites. This is surely the benefit of having friends that know you well, they order things you like so you can eat them too.
Moules au Safran - Maine bouchot mussels steamed with white wine, mustard & saffron seved with French fries
I know what you're thinking . . . "Mussels in Las Vegas?!?!" Yeah well, Keller has a lady in Maine that hand selects each mussel and then has them sent out to his restaurants over night. I know it's not sustainable, and I realize it's far from the source, but, damn it they're good.
Choux de Bruxelles - Brussels sprouts with beurre noissette
One of the things I would do differently if I were to go back to Bouchon would be to order more sides. These were so delicate in flavor, and the texture was perfect.
Now, I will tell you that Bouchon isn't the cheapest restaurant you could eat at. But, think of it like this, you can easily spend 100 dollars in 10 minutes in Las Vegas. Afterall, they go through 100's like they're pennies there. We spent less than a hundred bucks each and it tooks us a good hour and a half to get through our meal. Money well spent? Absolutely, ESPECIALLY in Vegas.


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Avalanche Advisory
Tuesday, January 21st 2014 7:00 am by Wendy Wagner
ARCHIVED ADVISORY - All advisories expire after 24 hours from the posting date/time.
We have a CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger today both above and below treeline.
Below treeline: Rain on snow has increased overnight and the possibility exists for natural wet slab avalanches today. These have the potential to break near the ground and propagate across slopes and rollovers.
Above treeline: Heavy wet snow is falling along with strong wind. This added weight could overload weak snow near the bottom of the pack resulting in a large deep slab avalanche. Additionally, cornices are building. A cornice fall is a great backcounty bomb which has the potential to trigger a larger full-depth avalanche below.
It seems many folks are finding this rainy and windy weather a bit less than enticing, but if you do head out into the backcountry - places to head are low angle slopes, 30 degrees or less in steepness, that have nothing steeper above you.
|Show the Complete North American Avalanche Danger Scale
|Travel Advice: Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious routefinding and conservative decision-making essential.
|Travel Advice: Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious routefinding and conservative decision-making essential.
|Travel Advice: Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious routefinding and conservative decision-making essential.
It is another wet and windy storm day in the Girdwood and Turnagain Pass area. Light rain fell yesterday up to 2000' and has intensified overnight. Rain will persist through the day today adding up to another .75" of water. That said, wet avalanches due to continued rain on snow will be the main concern below treeline.
We have seen very little natural avalanche activity since Friday's heavy rain event and widespread avalanche cycle. However, there was one wet slab noted on the Southeast face of Seattle Ridge just below treeline (photo below). This avalanche is one of the smaller wet slabs we have seen lately but it does show that the pack is still adjusting to the rain on snow - this can also be seen in Fitz's video HERE from Sunday. With today's increase in precipitation we could see a few more natural wet slabs release.
Natural wet slab avalache likely occurring Sunday or very early Monday. (1800', SE facing, 12-18" deep x ~150' wide)
Above treeline our snowpack is getting deeper by the day. We have had up to 3' of dense heavy snow fall since Thursday night. Yes, this is good news for the upper elevations in the long term, but for the moment it is creating a dangerous deep slab avalanche problem. The weak faceted snow near the base of the snowpack was overloaded by Friday's rapid loading event and several large full-depth avalanches occurred. Some of these propagated across entire slopes and deposited deep debris piles. This natural activity has since settled down and stability tests show likelihood of triggering becoming harder and harder but if it does go a deep and destructive avalanche is likely. With the continued stormy weather, warm temperatures, and very little upper elevation information, the deep slab issue continues to deserve much respect.
In short - this is a highly unpredictable but highly consequential avalanche problem.
In the upper elevations (above 2,500') where it has been and will continue to snow, storm snow instabilities will be a concern. These are mainly in the form of wind slabs near the upper elevation ridgelines. The Easterly winds have been strong for over 24-hours on the ridgetops. Though wind slabs were abundant yesterday around 3,000' they were shallow (6-8" thick), stubborn and hard to crack. However, the higher one goes in elevation the more sensitive, and larger, they should be.
Cornice growth
Cornices have been growing substantially the past several days. A cornice fall right now has the potential to trigger a large deep slab avalanche. This is one more reason to steer clear of runout zones.
Another pulse of warm, wet and windy weather is over us currently. During the past 24-hours we have seen .7" of rain at the Turnagain Pass SNOTEL (1880'). Another .75 of rain is expected today. Temperatures have been in the upper 20'sF on the ridgetops and low 40'sF at sea level. Wind has been strong with averages around 50mph and gusts to 96mph from the East.
Temperatures today are expected to be in the mid to upper 20's on the ridgetops and low 40's at sea level. The rain/snow line will be around 2000' once again with .75" of rain expected below this and up to 8" of heavy snow up high. Winds will remain out of the East with averages in the 60-70mph range.
The next several days look to remain warm and stormy. Models are hinting at a possible clearing by the weekend.
This is a general backcountry avalanche advisory issued for Turnagain Arm with Turnagain Pass as the core advisory area (this advisory does not apply to highways, railroads, or operating ski areas).
Riding status is not associated with avalanche danger. An area will be open to motorized use in accordance to the Forest Management Plan when snow coverage is adequate to protect underlying vegetation. Backcountry hazards including avalanche hazard are always present regardless of the open status of motorized use areas.
(Updated: May 06, 2019 )
|Glacier District
|Johnson Pass:
|Closed as of 4.3.19
|Placer River:
|Closed as of 3.20.19 due to lack of snow.
|Skookum Drainage:
|Placer access closed as of 3.20.19 due to lack of snow.
|Turnagain Pass:
|Closed as of 5/6. Thanks for a great season all, see you next winter!
|Closed as of 3.20.19 due to lack of snow.
|Seward District
|Carter Lake:
|Lost Lake Trail:
|Closed as of 3.22.19 due to lack of snow
|Primrose Trail:
|Closed as of 4.3.19 due to lack of snow
|Resurrection Pass Trail:
|Closed for the 2018/19 season. Next season will be open to motorized use.
|Snug Harbor:
|Close as of 5.1.2019
|South Fork Snow River Corridor:
|Closed as of 3.20.19 due to lack of snow.
|Summit Lake:
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Jessica & Chris | Lake Mirror & The Poor Porker/
If you've been following me for a while, you probably recognize Jessica. She has been my trusty camera wielding side kick for forever. You may also remember her ah-maze-ing mountain elopement that I shot a couple of years ago in North Carolina. Ya know, the one with the adventurous couple that rappelled into a ravine so that I could shoot them at the base of a waterfall. Uh...surprise! We faked it.
I know, I know. Shame on us. It's just that sometimes as artists, you get these ideas in your head and they won't leave you alone until you see them through. Mountains and waterfalls were calling, so we made it happen. And can you blame us? Those photos ended up being so flippin' magical that I had to share them. No, really. I HAD TO.
Well... this time she really did get married, (I swear!!) and I am frankly honored that she asked me to photograph her little wedding (Again -ish). Jessica is a phenomenal photographer, and an equally spectacular friend. I couldn't be happier for her and Chris (who happens to be pretty great too).
Venue | The Poor Porker Florist | Belle Fleur


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After spending over 20 years across Seoul, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Boston and New York, I have returned to Hong Kong, where I found my passion telling the stories of brands and corporations at Ogilvy Public Relations, a subsidiary of Ogilvy & Mather.
Prior to this position, I had the pleasure of working as a foreign correspondent for ABC News, Channel NewsAsia and The Korea Times, covering news in the Korean Peninsula.
I believe love to be the single greatest gift to mankind.
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My good friend and fellow life traveler, Madalyn, posted this wonderful piece recently and I decided to reblog. The only thing I would likely add is to allow children to grow up without being taught what to believe, but how to think. Question everything, listen to the opinions, and make up your own mind. Never teach them exclusive doctrines of any religion, but teach them empathy for all, and to follow the Golden Rule.
Every Sunday I share a bloom – a small idea of how to improve our world.
Tend the garden of humanity with me by blogging with your own idea on any Sunday.
If you do, feel free to pingback here so we can keep the conversation going.
This Week's Bloom:Treat Children like People
This is simple. Children are people, after all. Yet this is an ideal that I have seen violated my entire life. As long as the phrase 'seen and not heard' is used to describe children, we have a problem. Youths have a different chemical and hormonal makeup, their experience level is low, but that does not make them unimportant or unoriginal. Their personalities and behavior are as varied as adults. So, how do we stop belittling the little ones?
Talk to Them
This is not the same thing as talking at them. Children are given instructions and…
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An irreplaceable motorbike has escaped the scrapheap for a second time after a blaze tore through a restorer's workshop.
Bike-mad Wesley Wall finished work on the 74-year-old AJS machine just two days before a fire swept through his Kings Norton workshop.
The £10,000 bike, make in Wolverhampton in 1931, is one of only three left in the world. It was being stored in a separated area of Mr Wall's home after it was damaged in a devastating blaze at the National Motorcycle Museum at Bickenhill in Solihull.
Mr Wall, a 38-year-old father of two, saw one of his racing bikes damaged in the workshop fire but said he would have been devastated had the AJS been destroyed.
"It took six months of work to restore the bike and I would have been gutted if it had been damaged again," he said.
"It was fortunate because I only moved it from the the workshop two days ago. One of my bikes was a bit singed but otherwise the damage was not too bad."
The fire broke out when a portable heater, used to dry paintwork, ignited fumes given off by white spirit.
Mr Wall was having his dinner when the blaze began at 7.20pm on Tuesday night. He fought the flames with buckets of water until firefighters arrived.
"I managed to get 90 per cent of it out myself by rushing up and down the garden throwing buckets of water," he said.
Two vintage cars, a 1954 Cadillac and a 1949 Dodge, worth a combined £20,000 were in the workshop but were not damaged.
Mr Wall works from home but is employed by the Motorcycle Museum.
His father, Colin Wall, is restoration manager at the museum, which re-opened last year after the fire.


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A Recipe for Success! Top 9 Tips to Eat Better In 2016!
Eating healthier is one of the top 10 New Year's Resolutions. How many of you set that as an intention this year? How is it going? I'm guessing many of you may not have yet started or started and have already strayed from the path. Eating healthier is an easy goal to set, but not so easy to maintain. So, I've created a recipe for success for you!
These are my Top 9 Tips to Eat Well in 2016. I use these tips myself and I know they work long term. Whenever you start to struggle with eating well, simply place these tips in a large mixing bowl in any amount and stir them around. Pour into a casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees. Now, sit back and watch success start to bubble up into a delicious meal. ENJOY! Cheers to your amazing year of eating well.
If you would like to really bring these tips to life join my next 5-Day Real Food Reset March 6th-11th. Find more information on my website.
1. Plan your meals each week. Planning is key. I like to plan my meals over the weekend so that when Monday comes I am ready to go and organized. You can pick any day of the week. I just happen to like starting my meal plans on Mondays. I write my plan down. There is magic when you put pen or pencil to paper. It seals the deal and the plan become more tangible and real.
2. Prep as much as you can. After I purchase all of my ingredients I prep as many of the ingredients as possible. This means chopping vegetables and cooking things ahead of time. Place items in clear containers so you can see everything and be sure your refrigerator is clean and organized.
3. Don't diet. EAT WELL. Eat to be healthy and strong. Enjoy your meals. Do not pick meals that make you feel deprived and will cause you to lose weight quickly. Do not pick meals that make you feel like you are dieting. Remember, we are working on being more balanced. Have fun with your meal planning!
4. Give yourself credit for the smallest effort. A healthy breakfast is something to celebrate on days when you feel like you just aren't motivated! Who knows?!?! a healthy breakfast could lead to a healthy lunch, dinner and snacks. Every time you feel like you are falling off the wagon, refocus on what you are doing well!
5. Think about context. Where do you eat? Are you eating in a comfortable and relaxed environment? Are you eating with people you enjoy? Is the conversation stimulating? Yes, all of this affects how we eat. How does the area you typically eat in feel to you? Seek out places and people that promote a healthy eating environment. One thing I really like to do is light a candle at mealtime. This helps to relax me so that I take my time eating.
6. Meditate and/or Pray. Meditation and/or prayer can help to curb unhealthy cravings. Just 3 minutes of meditation and/or prayer can make a big difference. When you notice yourself starting to reach for foods mindlessly, take some time to sit, watch the breath and notice how your are feeling. By tuning in and feeling the sensations that are arising in the body and mind you will cultivate lasting change.
7. Seek Community and Support. Community and support is invaluable. There is so much to learn from each other and it is helpful to know that you are are not alone and someone else has the same struggles. You will also see that people have successfully overcome obstacles you might be currently experiencing. This will give you hope and encouragement to know that it is possible to create lasting change.
8. Spend money on your food and programs that will guarantee your success. Nutrition is a high life priority, so this is the place to splurge a bit if that helps. Honor and spoil yourself! Spend a little more on that great piece of salmon, search for the best produce, buy yourself that organic chicken or milk, sign up for a program that will help you achieve your goals. Invest in your health now and you will reap the benefits. Have faith that this is truth.
9. Compassion, Compassion, Compassion. We are all going to mess up. There will be setbacks. Your journey to eating well will not be easy. Let's just admit it. It WILL not be easy. You must have compassion for yourself in these moments. Here is a great practice to strengthen your compassion muscle. Simply place your hand on your heart, close your eyes and say to yourself, "I'm sorry body. I love you body. I will feed you healthy and nourishing foods, strong body." Do this over and over again for 3 to 5 minutes. You may shed a few tears and that's a good sign! Every time you start to beat yourself up, do this!


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What information do you need in order to give a quote?
How long do you play for?
How much time do you take to set up?
How much space do you need?
Do you have all your own equipment?
Do you have public liability insurance / up to date PAT tested equipment?
What other requirements do you have?
Do you ask for a deposit?
Can I come and see you perform before I make a booking?
What happens if one of the band is unwell?
How far will you travel?
When will you arrive?
Do you play music in the break?
Can I choose what you play?
How much do you cost?
Please get in contact with us with all the details of your event and we will be happy to give you an immediate quote. We cannot offer a fixed price chart on the website unfortunately, because there are so many variables to consider when making a booking.
What information do you need in order to give a quote?
To give an exact quote, we need to know the date and times of your event, the address of the venue, any special requirements of particular songs to learn, etc. (see below), and any extra costs which we'll need to cover (for example parking charges).
How long do you play for?
We typically provide 2hrs of live music, split into 2 x 1 hour sets, but other permutations can be arranged.
How much time do you take to set up?
We ideally need 2 hours to set up and sound-check. We will need space to work during this time, and it will be necessary for us to make some noise towards the end of this time (usually for the last 20 minutes or so).
If the room where we'll be playing is busy before we're scheduled to play (e.g. for dinner & speeches, etc.), we'll be more than happy to arrive early and set-up before that activity begins.
We'll also need sufficient time to load in our equipment. Especially where access into the venue and/or performance area is difficult (lot of lifts and stairs & long carrying distances, etc.), it's worth factoring this in to the schedule separately.
How much space do you need?
A minimum of 5m x 4m performance area. Either on a stage or at ground level. We also need access to at least 2 x 240 volt plug sockets.
Do you have all your own equipment?
Yes. The client does not need to provide any equipment for us whatsoever.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes, We have a £1 Million Public Liability Policy. All our equipment is PAT tested every year. Copies of the certificates are avaiable immediately upon request.
What other requirements do you have?
We require a room to change costume and store our belongings. Food and drink must be provided unless agreed in advance. Typically a hot meal for evening events, sandwiches etc. for daytime shows and soft drinks throughout (including bottled water during our performance). We need car parking spaces for 2 vehicles (if there is no public parking available), and access to load / unload our equipment beside the venue.
Do you ask for a deposit?
We require a 20% deposit to secure a booking. This must be received within one week of the booking being agreed. The deposit is non refundable. The balance must be settled by the end of the evening of the event without exception.
Can I come and see you perform before I make a booking?
We would be delighted for you to come and see us, however the majority of our performances are private (weddings, birthday parties, corporate events) and of course we generally can't offer open invitations to these events. We do play occasional public shows though, usually in London, so please get in touch and find out if there are any scheduled.
What happens if one of the band is unwell?
At VIVID we are aware that our performance is an essential part of your evening, and like any professional operation we have a professional replacement member for each band member, in case of illness or any other unfortunate circumstance that night prevent one of us from performing. The show must go on!
How far will you travel?
We are based in London, and we are happy to travel anywhere in the world to play, as long as we can cover the cost and time of the journey. Please contact us to get a quote based on your event location.
When will you arrive?
This will depend on the schedule of your event. We need enough time to unload our equipment and park our vehicles, and approximately 2 hours with access to the performance area to set up and soundcheck (see above). So this might mean we can arrive 2 and a half hours before our performance time, or it may be necessary to arrive earlier in order to get access to the performance space at a convenient time for you. We are happy to arrive as early as necessary in order to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Do you play music in the break?
Our Superstar lead vocalist, Amy is an experienced party DJ, and can programme an appropriate playlist to suit the mood to play through our sound system before and between sets. You're also welcome to provide your own CDs or playlists. We can also offer the services of a professional DJ who works with us regularly, subject to arrangement / fees. If you've already arranged your own DJ, no problem, we'll happily work together with them to make sure the entertainment runs to perfection.
Can I choose what you play?
We pride ourselves upon seamless transitions between songs, and the set-lists we provide have been structured to maximize the effect of the overall performance. For this reason we recommend you leaving us to what we know best, and letting us suggest an appropriate set list for your particular event, based on the information you've given us. This is not to say that you can't request favourite songs from our repertoire and remove some that you don't like. We're also happy to learn a song which isn't in our repertoire, such as a 'first dance' request for a wedding, or a favourite song for the birthday girl/boy or guest of honour. We will need some notice if you require us to learn a new song though, to make sure that we can get it to our usual standard of excellence in time!
If there's anything else you'd like to know, or discuss with us, please don't hesitate to get in touch!


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Last week I visited the exhibition of one of fashions greatest designers Yves Saint Laurent. The exhibition which is currently running at The Bowes Museum is the first ever exhibition in the UK to display such a large collection of his garments telling the story not only of the French designers work but of his life too.
YSL work is displayed in section of significant moments in the designer's 40 year career. The themes include Haut Couture, Masculine/Feminin, Transparence, Spectaculaire and The Alchemy of Style.
As you walk into the first of three gallery spaces dedicated to Laurent you are greeted with a large screen showing the footage of the designers last ever cat walk show. Standing there surrounded by what appear to be floating illustrations and inspirational quotes in a beautifully lit, grand room you know that what you are witnessing is something very special. In my opinion it is a tantalising introduction to what is a spectacular exhibition.
Room two tells the story of the designer's life. The room displays an array of evening gowns and ensembles, hats and heavily embellished jackets.
What I particularly love are the sheets of illustrations sketched by Laurent, all of which have fabric swatches attached. Being able to see the development and processes from drawing the patterns, making mock ups and producing samples of embellishment make you appreciate his genius.
Just when you think it can't get much better, you enter the final room and discover that it actually does. There is a display of Haute Couture, featuring work YSL produced during his time working for Christian Dior.
Moving around the room you are treated to a feast of Laurent's famous ladies suits, sumptuous floaty transparent gowns and altogether wacky garments in what is titled the Spectacular display.
My favourite pieces in the room however are his Art inspired works consisting of garments inspired by Pop Art as well as the likes of George Braque and Henri Matisse.
This exhibition is a must, if you can get there to see it then I highly recommend you do, you will not be disappointed. In fact I am already planning my second visit!
Please do make sure you book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. For more information visit http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/


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This example fetches and displays artist information from the BBC Music website. The artist object is an instance of the Model_MusicArtist class, so it is possible to call custom PHP methods on the object.
It also demonstrates setting new namespaces.
A new EasyRdf_Graph object is created and then the contents of my FOAF profile is loaded from the web. An EasyRdf_Resource for the primary topic of the document (me, Nicholas Humfrey) is returned and then used to display my name.
This example creates a new SPARQL client, pointing at the dbpedia.org endpoint. It then makes a SELECT query that returns all of the countries in DBpedia along with an english label.
Note how the namespace prefix declarations are automatically added to the query.
The source RDF data can either be fetched from the web or typed into the Input box.
The first thing that this script does is make a list the names of the supported input and output formats. These options are then displayed on the HTML form.
The input data is loaded or parsed into an EasyRdf_Graph. That graph is than outputted again in the desired output format.
Data from the chosen URI is loaded into an EasyRdf_Graph object. Then the graph is dumped and printed to the page using the $graph->dump() method.
The call to preg_replace() replaces links in the page with links back to this dump script.
The example starts by loading the requested FOAF document from the web. It then tries to work out if the URI given was for the person or the document about the person.
If a person is found, then the person's name, homepage and description are shown, along with a list of the person's friends.
This example is similar in concept to Leigh Dodds' FOAF-a-Matic. The fields in the HTML form are inserted into an empty EasyRdf_Graph and then serialised to the chosen format.
Triple data is inserted and retrieved directly from a graph object, where it is stored internally as an associative array.
This example adds a triple containing the current time into a local graph store. It then fetches the whole graph out and displays the contents.
Note that you will need a graph store, for example RedStore, running on your local machine in order to test this example.
This example demonstrates converting an EasyRdf_Graph into the GraphViz graph file language. Using the 'Use Labels' option, you can have resource URIs replaced with text based labels and using 'Only Labelled' option, only the resources and properties with a label will be displayed.
Rending a graph to an image will only work if you have the GraphViz 'dot' command installed.
This example does nothing but test EasyRdf's build in HTTP client. It demonstrates setting Accept headers and displays the response headers and body.
The example demonstrates fetching an RSS 1.0 feed from the web and then parsing as RDF/XML. The channel is found by getting the first object of type rss:channel (a file should only contain a single RSS channel).
In RSS 1.0, the list of items in the feed are listed by relating the rss:channel to the rss:items using an rdf:Seq. In EasyRdf this maps into an EasyRdf_Container object, which can be iterated over using a foreach() loop.
Note that this example only works with RSS 1.0 and no other version (0.90, 1.1 and 2.0) as they are not RDF.
This example create a simple FOAF graph in memory and then serialises it to the page in the format of choice.
This example creates a new SPARQL client, pointing at the dbpedia.org endpoint. It then makes a SELECT query that returns all of the countries in DBpedia along with an english label.
Note how the namespace prefix declarations are automatically added to the query.
This example presents a form that you can enter the URI of a a SPARQL endpoint and a SPARQL query into. The results are displayed using a call to dump() on what will be either a EasyRdf_Sparql_Result or EasyRdf_Graph object.
A list of registered namespaces is displayed above the query box - any of these namespaces can be used in the query and PREFIX statements will automatically be added to the start of the query string.
Another basic example that demonstrates registering namespaces, loading RDF data from the web and then directly displaying literals from the graph on the page.
This example demonstrates fetching information about villages in Fife from dbpedialite.org.
First it fetches a list of villages that are members of the Wikipedia category 'Villages in Fife' and displays them as a list.
If you click on an village, then it displays a page about that village with a title, synopsis and Google Map.
This example demonstrates using Zend_Http_Client and Zend_Loader_Autoloader with EasyRdf.
It creates a simple graph in memory, saves it to a local graphstore and then fetches the data back using a SPARQL SELECT query. Zend's curl HTTP client adaptor is used to perform the HTTP requests.


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The man on the telly said this week that we all need to do more exercise, move more, and eat less because we're all getting obese. And the statistics for Central Bedfordshire also show that in Houghton Regis we're a little on the large size. So this afternoon saw me make the most of the excellent weather we're having at the moment, with a 90 minute jaunt around Tithe Farm and back home again.
I haven't walked this particular route in its entirety before, and I'm not the fastest of walkers, partly owing to the constant sciatic pain in my left leg. My right leg could walk for ever (possibly), but my left leg can't. Still, if I convince myself there is no pain and if my right leg can do it, so too can my left leg, then the walk is do-able (just about).
|After leaving the skate park at Tithe Farm Recreation ground I headed north towards Grove Farm.
Part way along, this is the view west.
|... and this is the view east
|... and this is the view south, looking back the way I came.
|A little further north, over the brow of a slight rise, the view towards Grove Farm
|Beside the new dual carriageway, the old field paths have been diverted. The westerly view.
|From the bridlepath, close to the dual carriageway, looking south back towards Tithe Farm.
The new road will also become the new boundary for the Green Belt, permitting up to 5150 new homes to be built around the east and north of Houghton Regis. So, another reason for the walk, to make the most of what is there because it will soon be turned into an urban jungle of new roads, tarmacked footpaths, cars parking on footpaths, potholes, crisp packets, discarded pop bottles, dog-poo, and fly-tipped junk. As you may have gathered, I am one of those with little faith that old habits and will ever go away.
|From the dual carriageway bridlepath bridge, westerly view.
|From the dual carriageway bridlepath bridge, easterly view towards Lord's Hill
|Also from the dual carriageway bridlepath bridge, easterly view towards Lord's Hill
|Time for a selfie!
|View from Ede Way towards Houghton Regis.
The dual carriageway is now hidden beyond the green field.
|Similar viewpoint as the previous picture, this time more inclined towards Luton
|Ede Way is quite wide as it gets closer to the M1.
|Before long, a signpost and path back into Tithe Farm beckon. This old path now stops at the dual carriageway and leads you up a long slope to a new pedestrian only bridge.
|View east, towards M1, from pedestrian only bridge
|View west from pedestrian only bridge
|Another view west from pedestrian only bridge
|The long walkway to the pedestrian only bridge. Note the new channels cut in to take rain water.
|This view looks back north east towards the recently completed Sundon Road bridge, marked "A" on the map above.
|This view looks back north west towards the recently completed Sundon Road bridge, marked "B" on the map above.
- You may also like to study this map of Houghton Regis. I'm always working on it.
Notes On Theed Way
An Anglo Saxon charter of 966 for Linslade gives evidence of a trade route for salt in Bedfordshire. It was the main east-west route through the settlement known as Thiodwegthe from where 'Theedway' or 'or Ede Way' is probably derived. This route crossed the Ousel at 'Yttingaford' (now Tiddenfoot), and moved eastwards 12 miles across Bedfordshire, Eggington, Chalgrave, and converged into the Icknield Way, north of Luton at the foot of Warden hills. The northern boundary of Luton is established along the Theedway, and has been the boundary for at least a thousand years, and is the present limit of Luton's built up area. A section of Theedway survives near Linslade as Bridleway37 near Grovebury Farm north of the A505. (ref. Greensand Trust).
This route was noted in the Chalgrave Charter of King Athelstan in AD926 (1034) and was therefore in use during the Anglo-Saxon period (Blundell J H, 1925, Toddington, Its Annals and People. E. Ashby 1925). Possibly a successor of the putative Icknield Way prehistoric route, and its name means 'the people's road or highway'. It passes through all of Bedfordshire's Royal Manors, but avoids key settlements. The route may have been used to transport salt from the East Anglian Fens inland, avoiding paying tolls at towns and markets (Edgeworth, M, 2007, Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Bedfordshire, in Oake, M et al (ed),
Bedfordshire Archaeology – Research and Archaeology: Resource Assessment, Research
Agenda and Strategy, Bedfordshire Archaeology Monograph 9, 87-109 ). The origins of the route are unclear; it has been suggested that it was a prehistoric track, as concentrations of struck flint have been along its course (Austin, W, 1928, The History of Luton and its Hamlets, Volumes 1 and 2. County Press). The route remained important into the 18th century, when it started to decline. It was finally removed as a major thoroughfare by the 19th century enclosures.


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Family Camp is nearly upon us and below are some final reminders to ensure everyone has a great time.
- Campers should arrive on site anytime after 5pm on the Friday evening and depart by midday on the Sunday.
- Day visitors should arrive in time for activities to start at 10am on the Saturday and leave after the groups annual general meeting has finished late afternoon.
- Day visitors need to remember to bring a change of activity clothes with them and members of the group are asked to arrive in uniform.
- Everyone needs to bring camp crockery (plastic plate, bowl, mug etc) for meals including day visitors for lunch time.
- The Scout Group's annual general meeting (AGM) will be held at 4:30pm with everyone on camp invited to attend to find out about more about the running of our group


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Abbey Road have made the folllowing announcement on their plug-in website.
"As of October 2013, we have discontinued the sale of the TG12413 Limiter, TG Mastering Pack and RS124 Compressor plugins. Existing customers with valid licences will be able to continue to use the plugins within compatible DAWs, however, there will be no further updates to the software. Please click here to visit the discontinued products page on abbeyroad.com for further information.
The Brilliance Pack plugin is not being discontinued and is currently being updated by Softube, the original plugin developer. The Brilliance Packis not available to buy while this update is taking place. The Softube update will be AAX compatible and 64bit, and will be free of charge for all existing Brilliance Pack customers. We expect this update to be available by the end of this year. Further information will be sent to all Brilliance Pack customers by email when a release date is confirmed. This information will also be available on the Plugins section of abbeyroad.com.
We continue to work in partnership with industry leaders Waves and Native Instruments to release new software products. Please click here to see our current range of plugins and click here to see our current range of sampled instruments."
It is nice to see that our friends at Softube will be moving the Brilliance Pack to AAX and look forward to it.