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Our client, a high growth multi-disciplinary leisure organisation, is currently seeking an Head of Financial Planning and Analysis to join their team in Central London. The company has a number of current projects in development and is set to launch a new chain of bars at the end of the year. Furthermore, my client has sites in 4 different countries and is looking to further grow in the USA. This role will report directly to the CFO and will be charged with improving management information to optimise commercial decision making. The successful candidate will be fully ACA qualified with extensive FP&A experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analysis and presentation of management information
- Assist in the development of a new monthly reporting pack
- Improve the existing quarterly board pack which covers all elements of the organisation including Investor returns
- Assist in establishing reporting systems and methodologies which can easily scale up to cover more opening globally (and reporting in different currencies)
- Assist in establishing a management reporting dashboard to help the CEO monitor all the activities and major capital projects
- Provide the leadership team with ad hoc analysis to support decision making
- Play a key role in evaluation, selection and implementation of a new BI tool as part of the group IT systems overhaul Financial forecasting and business planning
- Play a key role in the continual improvement of the organisation's financial forecasting capability
- Be responsible for re-cutting the business's budgeting and forecasting timetable, oversee the refinement of budgeting templates and assist in managing the budgeting and forecasting processes
- Oversee the ongoing development of five year financial forecasts
- Assist with the preparation of the business plan for a new business concept which the group intends to launch
- Assist in evolving the group's cash flow reporting and forecasting at group and sub-group levels.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Must be fully ACA qualified
- Prior multi-site leisure experience is essential
- Highly motivated and pro-active self starter
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Previous experience of managing and developing staff
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
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You know those plans you had for Saturday morning? You should probably cancel them, at least if you hope to attend Comic-Con International, because that's when badges go on sale.
Open online registration will begin shortly before 9 a.m. PT, although the EPIC Registration landing page will be accessible starting at 8 a.m. to allow hopefuls to enter their personal registration code and authorize their device or browser to enter the waiting room.
Those who registered for a Comic-Con Member ID by the Feb. 11 cutoff date should have received an email containing their personal registration code and a link to the landing page by now. If you haven't received one, check your spam folder.
Convention organizers have created a handy registration FAQ, as well as a video that walks you through the process. There are also detailed instructions.
Prices increased again this year, with adult badges for Thursday through Saturday rising from $50 to $55, and Sunday from $35 to $40.
Comic-Con International will be held July 21-24 in San Diego, with Preview Night on July 20.
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Hulu Plus Quietly Arrives for Apple TV
Apple has quietly launched a Hulu Plus channel on Apple TV this morning. We've first received a report from one Apple TV owner who first found the channel to appear this morning and have since been able to confirm it ourselves. We've found that users may have to reboot their Apple TV for the channel to appear.
Interesting to note Apple's tactics with regard to Apple TV, insofar as updates proceed without acknowledgement. Although somewhat abrupt, the news actually feels rather encouraging to me. With Hulu's arrival, Apple has demonstrated that it has ongoing discussions with content providers, and that it's actively working toward the betterment of the content selection on the "hobby" device.


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I got a haircut. Just for kicks, I went even shorter than last time. Yes, I am totally in the throes of curly pixie fever.
My beloved husband came home from work. I hid around the corner. "It's way shorter," I warned. "Be prepared."
He looked at my 'do, hugged me, then declared, "It's cute... Harpo." He then shared a good laugh with himself over his witty quip.
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This introductory course is for students with minimal or no previous knowledge of the French language. Interactive classroom participation will enable students to acquire the basic skills of fluency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) allowing them to communicate in the classroom and in real life situations. Cultural awareness will be expanded by investigating the unique characteristics of various French-speaking regions of the world.
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Lakeview Tekapo
Lakeview Tekapo is situated just a short walk from the lakefront and the famous Church of the Good Shepherd. Each self-contained apartment enjoys uninterrupted views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps.
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Lake Tekapo's newest luxury accommodation boasts one of the best scenic vistas in town.
Each of our luxury self-contained apartments enjoys absolute and uninterrupted views of Lake Tekapo, the Southern Alps and the lake's surrounding mountain ranges.
Each apartment has a SuperKing bed with sky window for stargazing from your bed, ensuite bathroom including shower, heater, underfloor heating, toiletries and hair dryer.
Every apartment also includes a lounge with quality furnishings, two LCD TVs, Sky Digital, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, iPod dock / music station, dining table and chairs, well equipped kitchen facilities and complimentary off-street parking.
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Lakeview Tekapo, 6 Lochinver Avenue, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch - Canterbury, 7945, New Zealand.
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Fueling Up The Dual Tanks of A Freightliner Bus
The Freightliner bus chassis on which we build our GM36, GM40, and GM45 (pictured above) limo and shuttle buses offer dual 50-gallon fuel tanks, one on either side of the cab, for a total of 100 gallons. The primary tank is on the driver's side and the auxiliary tank is on the passenger's side. We've been asked if the tanks need to be fueled up separately, and the answer is yes.
We recommend filling the tank on the passenger side first, then the driver's side. We also recommend topping off both tanks to make sure the bus is completely fueled up. When driving, the bus will automatically switch to the auxiliary tank when the primary tank is depleted.
In order to avoid the inconvenience of having to turn the bus around and reposition it at the gas station for each tank, you may be able to reach both tanks with the fuel hose by aligning the pump with the bus's nose instead of the tank. This may not work at every station, because fuel hose lengths vary, but it's worth a try next time you're filling up your Freightliner bus.
Grech Motors is a high-end coachbuilder founded by Ed Grech, who currently serves as President and CEO.


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The purpose of a microphone is to select up audio in order to convert it into an electric signal. Singing microphones are generally held in the hand or supported on a microphone stand however certain types are mounted on a head strap, which is perfect for singers that such as to dance or removal throughout their performance.
Using a microphone might appear rather self informative, you sing into the leading in order to the audio appears of the speakers a bit louder, however there are particular microphone strategies that you ought to practise to guarantee your voice is grabbed and also relayed in the very best feasible method.
To hold or not to hold - As pointed out over, the majority of vocal microphones will be placed on phase safeguarded on a microphone stand.
The advantage of a microphone stand is that it holds the microphone so you are able to use your hands for various other activities such as playing instruments or dance. The microphone clip that holds the microphone to the top of the stand also acts as a shock absorber protecting against unwanted movement and also resonance originating from the phase.
- Most singing microphones are exactly what's known as cardoid or unidirectional microphones which suggests their optimal choice up zone is around the front as well as to a lesser extent to the side of the grille. Always attempt to sing directly right into the top of the microphone as this is the most delicate as well as receptive part.
Range from mouth?
- As you sing the volume and also emphasis of your vocal will change depending upon which component of the song you go to, as an example you are most likely to sing out more throughout the carolers compared with the knowledgeable. You want your audience to understand the story and feel as well as emotion of the track yet ideally you don't wish to have significant differences in singing quantity from one immediate to the next as this will certainly need the sound designer (that weary looking man sat behind a complex looking workdesk at the various other end of the area - see the 'that's that exhausted looking guy area listed below) to frequently adjust it. Just what you should do is learn how to relocate your mouth somewhat even more far from the microphone throughout the louder areas of your song. The feeling and also change in focus will certainly still come throughout to the audience but as you enhance your microphone technique there will be less of a comparison in between the louder and quieter areas. View videos of your much-loved vocalist using a microphone in order to try to mimic exactly how they relocate the microphone relying on the quantity of the tune.
The Mic Check
That's that tired looking individual sat behind the blending desk? - If you are doing at a location with an in-house PA system it is likely that that individual is the audio designer that will certainly be blending the audio as well as making you vocally ideal. Because of this it is worthwhile being wonderful to this man as he holds the vital to your performance. Cover your act as well as demands with the audio engineer including just what you wish to hear with your stage monitors, what effects you would certainly like putting on your voice and also the size of your collection. If you have any inquiries relating to how best to use the microphone constantly approach the sound designer as they prefer to you ask to straighten out any concerns before the job starts.
Should I get my very own microphone? - When you first start singing to target markets it is most likely you will certainly do so at open mic nights or pub jobs. The Mic CheckSuch venues will certainly have a system already in position for you to utilize including microphones, yet bearing in mind that throughout the years there may have been many various other individuals spraying the microphone in saliva, from a health point of sight you might intend to consider acquiring and also utilizing your personal microphone. Supplying your very own microphone additionally indicates you can be sure that it is outstanding problem as well as completely operational, however if you do use your very own be sure that you do not forget it or let other performers use it unless you could be certain that it won't be damaged. By much one of the most preferred vocal microphone over the years has been the Shure SM58 which is a market conventional item of kit and also offers exceptional sound quality, is sturdy, trusted and fairly economical. There are however many ranges of excellent quality vocal microphone readily available on the market by makers including Sennheiser, AKG and Audio-Technica. Cover your demands with a neighborhood music store or PA hire copany and also allow them recommend you on the most effective microphone to fit your budget and vocal singing design.
The more you carry out with a microphone the better and also more natural you will come to be, however as a singer you need to consider the microphone as an expansion of your voice in order to take the time to best your microphone technique.
Singing microphones are generally held in the hand or supported on a microphone stand but particular types are mounted on a head band, which is ideal for vocalists who like to dance or relocate during their efficiency. To hold or not to hold - As stated above, many vocal microphones will certainly be positioned on stage safeguarded on a microphone stand. The benefit of a microphone stand is that it holds the microphone so you are able to use your hands for other tasks such as playing instruments or dancing. Enjoy videos of your favorite singer utilizing a microphone in order to attempt to mimic just how they move the microphone depending on the volume of the tune.
Such locations will certainly have a PA body already in area for you to make use of consisting of microphones, yet birthing in mind that over the years there could have been numerous various other individuals spraying the microphone in saliva, from a health point of view you might want to take into consideration buying in order to utilizing your very own microphone.


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Teachers in Craven County are red hot and they wore it on their sleeves Monday. They plan to do it again on Nov. 18 when they hold their official �Walk In For Ed� Day.
Teachers in Craven County are red hot and they wore it on their sleeves Monday. They plan to do it again on Nov. 18 when they hold their official �Walk In For Ed� Day.
Teachers here joined their colleagues statewide Monday for a red-shirt protest of their plight following legislative changes, with their goal to promote positive changes in the public school system through events sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE).
Many teachers feel threatened by legislative actions, such as eliminating teacher tenure, cutting some teacher aids� positions, a confusing new merit pay system that could undermine teamwork and cooperation, and stalled salary step awards on teacher pay that already puts N.C. teacher pay near the lowest in the country.
Other concerns identified by teachers in a recent meeting with legislators include the loss of higher pay for advanced degrees, changes in class size caps and private school vouchers.
Both Craven County Board of Education Vice Chairman Linda Thomas and board member Kim Smith put on their own red tops and went to schools in their districts to show they support teachers� �Walk In� rather than �Walk Out� because �we are here for the kids.�
�For me, today was letting these teachers know it�s OK to advocate for themselves, draw attention to their concerns in a positive way,� said Smith, of Havelock, who has served 11 years on the school board.
She went with flowers to schools in her district including Havelock Elementary, Havelock Middle, W.J. Gurganus Elementary and Tucker Creek Middle �to give a bunch of these teachers a hug.�
Thomas said she made it to two schools Monday. At Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary, she said she �carried a red rose to Katherine Morris, a Teaching Fellows Teacher. I chose her because that was one of the programs the legislature did away with and it was one of the pools from which we get our best and brightest teachers.�
Thomas, with 21 years as an education leader in Craven, also went to West Craven High School, �not only in the role of a school board member, but in the role of a grandmother. They had already decided to do their �Walk In� on another day, but I still wanted them to know they have our support.�
Elizabeth Witten, an 11-year educator now teaching first grade at Ben D. Quinn Elementary, is the Craven County NCAE Chapter president. She said the �Walk In� never was intended as an actual walk out because students are their responsibility.
Responding to a Monday comment from N.C. Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, who said the protest was �a gimmick� that used students as pawns in an effort to get higher salaries, Witten said, �It�s not a gimmick.�
�We need parents and local leaders to know we are working hard and that teachers are already walking out, good teachers, because they can�t support their families on what they make,� Witten said. �I work another job.�
�But this is not all about the pay,� Whitten said. �It is about cuts to many resources I need to educate�including for the resources for the new Common Core curriculum.�
Smith said: �I don�t think legislators are sitting in Raleigh trying to make things more difficult or trying to undermine public education. I think they are well meaning, but some decisions the legislature has made are having very negative effects on our ability to recruit and retain good teachers.
�They don�t feel respected, but I sincerely don�t feel that was the legislators� intent. But we are losing teachers to other states, professions, and in the pipeline for new teachers as college students change majors. In 5 or 10 years, it�s going to be worse; we�re not going to have teachers for our classroom.
�I saw that this can be very positive. Teachers by their nature are reluctant to be controversial. This could get them outside the box so they can advocate for themselves in a positive way. The Walk In on the 18th could be more effective because we had a little taste today.�
Sue Book can be reached at 252-635-5665 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter@SueJBook.
Teachers at Tucker Creek Middle School in Havelock say decisions by legislators have hurt education


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Penalty costs Chilton race two pole
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Carlin will not start from pole position on its first weekend in GP2 after Max Chilton lost his pole for tomorrow's Asia series sprint race in Abu Dhabi
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You know it is REALLY bad when I started looking through photo files, and I have photos that haven't been edited and converted of Ava since she was 4 months old...for the record, she will be 9 months in 4 days!
So last night I started going through some photos, editing and posting some to facebook.
We have been up to ALOT, but at the same time, up to a whole lot of nothing.
Foster, Avaleen and I have been to the great state of Missouri, hung out with Aunt Chris and Uncle Mike the GREATS, spent some fun times on the farm, and staying busy with work.
I know, I know..i am supposed to be a stay at home mom, but in reality, my job takes more time then most full time, regular jobs. But I LOVE what I do!! Irish Eyes Photography is taking off faster than I had ever dreamed of. I am so blessed to be able to do what I love, and help others preserve their memories!
I will be in Texas (Dallas/FW area) for a week from July 29-Aug 4th...if anyone is interested in family sessions, is expecting a baby around that time, etc, let me know! We can set up a time for a session!!
Here are ALOT of photos of Ava...lol....as she is growing SOOOO big!!
|Always so happy....laughing at granny here:-)
|The pups are always so protective of her!
|She likes to hang out in the sun from the window...like a cat...lol
|Aunt Bug taught her how to spit...I caught it on camera;-)
|Hanging out with her future husband!
|This is the first time she held her bottle by herself (about 5 months old)
|First MLB game!!
|One of my fav photos!
|probably my fav photo of all time:-)
|SUCH a daddy's girl!!
|Riding tractors like Granny already!!!
|She is a water baby!! :-)


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Tami Chappell / Reuters
Ally Wells and Heather Michelle (R), participate during the nationwide "kiss-in" at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in the CNN center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Today, an American branding war is being waged: chicken vs. coffee, waffle fries vs. skinny lattes.
It's Chick-fil-A vs. Starbucks -– although neither company is openly participating.
Based on recent social stands taken by their corporate leaders – including Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy's public support for traditional marriage – the two companies are on the front lines of a battle between two distinct groups of consumers: supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage.
An organized campaign – not sponsored by Starbucks – sent gay-marriage backers into Starbucks stores across the nation Tuesday. Many posted photos of purchased beverages, along with pro-cause comments, on a Facebook page called National Marriage Equality Day. Images there include one photo showing a Starbucks cup in the foreground, tagged as "equality," with a Chick-fil-A sign in the background, tagged "discrimination."
Kacee Hayes
An organized campaign – not sponsored by Starbucks – sent gay-marriage backers into Starbucks stores across the nation on Tuesday.
"I just thought, today, it was kind of a nice thing to support Starbucks, to give back to a company that supports equality and gay marriage," said Kacee Hayes, who snapped the image after making her purchase at Atlanta Starbucks. Last month, she married her partner, Suzanne Salak-Hayes.
Indeed, even though many consumer-facing companies try to avoiding political controversy, the business landscape is becoming crowded with companies "picking a lane" amid cultural debates, either doing it quietly or with some fanfare.
Seattle-based Starbucks made its move in January, when it joined several other Pacific Northwest companies in supporting marriage equality legislation in Washington State. Starbucks took the position, said company spokesman Zack Hutson, "through the lens of humanity and our commitment to embracing diversity."
"Starbucks has many constituents and, from time to time, we will make decisions that are consistent with our values and heritage but may be inconsistent with the views of a particular group," Hutson said.
Is it smart business for companies to choose sides on a divisive social or political issue? Don't such overt decisions alienate broad segments of the public or, maybe, even taint the brand for some buyers?
"Brands are about the business, so I always say, don't get distracted to your left or your right," said Rob Frankel, a Los Angeles-based branding expert who calls "cause marketing" a gimmick.
"Because ad agencies, PR agencies, and (internal) marketing departments have no idea what to do with their company, they look for these gimmicks," said Frankel, who has consulted with Disney and Burger King. "And very often political, philanthropic, social things become the darlings because these people can't come up with any other idea to promote the actual business."
But fellow branding expert Karen Post argues the opposite. Because today's brands are less contrived and "more human," she said, it's wise for a company to look at its core values, take stock of current social issues then "pick a lane."
Top Talkers: The fast-food chicken chain Chick-fil-A has found itself at the center of an ideological battle due to comments made by chain president, Dan Cathy, regarding his beliefs on same-sex marriage. The Morning Joe panel discusses Cathy's comments, why they should come as no surprise and why protesters and Cathy both have a right to free speech.
"It's important for brands to be authentic," said Post, who said she has advised Johnson & Johnson, Bank of America and Pepsi, among others.
"Whether you agree with what (Chick-Fil-A CEO Cathy) said or not, he wasn't hateful about it. He just said this was what he thinks. But his organization welcomes all people. And if you look at their sales the day they had their 'Appreciation Day' (Aug. 2). they had an all-time best sales day. So it kind of worked in their favor."
Here are some other companies that have courted controversy:
The Minneapolis-based retail giant donated $150,000 to a Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate who opposes gay marriage. In an email, Chief Executive Officer Gregg Steinhafel later assured employees at Target headquarters that the company's support for the gay community is "unwavering."
J.C. Penny
The retail chain used an ad for Father's Day that featured a gay Texas couple and their two children. The company also uses openly gay talk show host Ellen Degeneres as a spokeswoman, which has angered some conservative groups.
The financial giant is listed as a "Platinum Sponsor" for the Human Rights Campaign, which works "for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equal Rights," according to its website.
Founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie Bezos, recently made a $2.5 million donation to the advocacy coalition, which supports same-sex marriage in the state of Washington.
JTM Food Group
The company delivers prepackaged meals to schools, restaurants as well as to the military and government organizations. Trucks used to make those deliveries carry pro-life mottos and photos of babies.
Virgin Atlantic Airways
Owner Richard Branson teamed up with a condom company to distribute 100,000 free condoms to clinics in South Africa to help slow the HIV epidemic.
Gary Heavin, founder of women-only fitness chain, has written checks to outfits promoting abstinence-only programs for teens. Heavin also withdrew his funding of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and its Race for the Cure because the foundation supports Planned Parenthood.
Ben & Jerry's
The Vermont ice cream maker is known for its support of liberal causes, even though it is now owned by consumer-products giant Unilever. The Ben & Jerry's website expresses "our deepest admiration to all of you who have initiated the non-violent Occupy Wall Street Movement and to those around the country who have joined in solidarity."
Frankel says Ben & Jerry's outspoken political views are a "huge, huge mistake."
"What do I advise companies? I can give you one fundamental: Stick to your knittin'," he said.
"These guys are absolutely shooting from the hip," Frankel said, referring to cause marketers in general. "They have no long-term brand plan and that's why they essentially resemble anything out of the Three Stooges than anything else."
Post disagrees. "Controversy and scandal often does generate priceless publicity suddenly on companies that have been on the down low," she said.
"Besides, anyone is living in la-la land if they think they can please every consumer on every given day. And today, because we have so many different channels and real-time media technology, the volume of these conversations is so much louder.
"As long as you've done your homework and your math and you know the group you are supporting is big enough to support your business, it is OK to choose a cause and build your essence around that."
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The fast-food chain has not released all of its sales numbers but did say that it had a 'record-setting day' on Wednesday when customers came out to show their support of the restaurant and the company president's views on same-sex marriage. NBC's Brian Williams reports.


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GPS Shocker: Garmin Enters the Cell Phone Market
As of now, the nuviphone is a phone in search of a carrier. No partnerships were announced, and the company has yet to officially announce the 3.5G technology that's used inside of it, although Engadget reports that the quad-band phone actually uses HSDPA. Users should expect it in the third quarter of 2008 at an undisclosed price.
The phone mimics the Apple iPhone in that it has a touchscreen interface that takes up the majority of the phone's interface. The phone contains a camera of unspecified quality. But as one might expect from a manufacturer like Garmin, the centerpiece of the phone is the true GPS functionality.
And GPS is the keystone technology. If the phone is inserted into its docking cradle, the nuviphone instantly turns on hands-free call capabilities, according to Garmin. Pictures taken with the onboard camera can be instantly geotagged with a specific latitude and longitude.


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Lura river flood retention basins: work-in-progress
Andrea Kuepfer
Milan's metropolitan region is affected by severe flooding during heavy rain events because of the high sealing rate of urban areas. Among the measures planned by the regional government, there is a wide retention area that has been planned as flood control device, which also creates high quality natural areas and reconnects slow-mobility routes and recreational spaces inside a regional park.
The project includes the overall implementation of rolling basins that will be temporarely flooded by Lura river between Bregnano and Lomazzo and arranges the future collection of water drained from the Groane channel.


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LG 84WS70MS-B 84 Class LED Widescreen Ultra HD Signage Display, 500 cd/m2, Dynamic CR: 500,000 : 1, 3840 x 2160 (Factor
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LG 84WS70MS-B --$2900 (Tax included) (Open Box)
The LGElectronics 84" Class LED Widescreen Ultra HD Commercial Display delivers crucial content clearly and precisely. This display has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and an 84 display, enabling images to go large when its imperative for accurate reproduction to be seen from large arenas such as control rooms,movie studios, emergency and transportation agencies.
This display is ENERGY STAR 5.1 compliant, consuming approximately 40% less energy. In standby mode, it uses less than 1W of power and meets the environmental regulations while excluding the use of harmful materials (RoHS) and reducing CO2 emissions. This display has a bezel width of 27.9 mm that offers an elegant but modern look that works well with any decor.
This display features an intelligent sensor that continually monitors room light conditions to automatically optimize the picture quality for a more enjoyable viewing experience, which can help save energy. The display uses the built-in algorithms, which automatically reduces the power consumption based on incoming video, while maximizing the picture performance. Picture brightness level can also be set at the preferred power consumption level to reduce power and increase energy savings.
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ENERGY STAR 5.1 Compliant
Bezel Width of 27.9 mm
Ultra Definition of 2160p
USB Playback
Exclusive Public Display
Auto Brightness Sensor
Screen Size: 84" (84.04"measured diagonally)
Panel Technology: IPS
Aspect Ratio: 16 : 9
Native Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Pixels(H x V x 3): 24,883,200
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 1,400 : 1
Dynamic CR: 500,000 : 1
Color Gamut: 72 %
Tni: 230°F (110°C)
Viewing Angle: 178/178°
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Orientation: Portrait & Landscape
Surface Treatment: Anti-glare (Haze<10%)
Power Supply: 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: Normal (Typical) 350W
Smart Energy Saving on 200 W
DPMS Off 1.5 W (RGB)
Power Off 0.5 W
Max Input Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz(HDMI, Display Port)
1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (RGB, DVI-D)
Rec. Resolution: 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz(HDMI, Display Port)
H-Scanning Frequency: 30 to 83 kHz (RGB,HDMI/DVI-D/DP)
V-Scanning Frequency: 56Hz to 75Hz(RGB), 56Hz to 60Hz (HDMI/DVI-D/DP)
Pixel Frequency: 300MHz (HDMI, Display Port),148.5MHz (RGB, DVI-D)
Sync Compatibility: Separate, Composite,Digital
Video Input: RGB, HDMI, DVI-D, DisplayPort, Composite
Picture mode: IntelligentSensor/Vivid/Standard/ Cinema/Game/Expert1/Expert2
Color temperature: Warm, Medium , Cool
Digital: 2 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x Display Port with HDCP for all input
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Audio: RGB/DVI-D/AV
External Control: 1 x RS232C, 1 x RJ45,1 x IR
USB: 2 x USB
HDTV Formats: Component: 720p, 1080i ,1080p HDMI: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Output Digital:1 x DVI-D
Analog: 1 x RGB
External control: 1 x RS232C, 1 x IR
Audio Audio Power: 20 W (10 W x 2)
Sound Mode:Standard/Music/Cinema/Sport/Game/Vivid/User Setting
Bezel Width 27.9 mm (1.0")
VESA Standard Mount Interface: 600.00 x 400.00 mm (23.62 x 15.74")
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Method ISM:Normal, White Wash, Orbiter, Inversion
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Label: (PC/DTV)
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Operation Temperature
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Operation Humidity: 10 to 80%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Monitor: 75.7" x 4.0" x43.7" (192.2 x 10.2 x 110.9 cm) (head only)
Weight 160.7lb (72.8 kg) (head only)
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#402 – Blankon December 19, 2007 at 12:00 am
I think the one lost object that haunts me the most is my Spider-Man camera. When I was a kid I went on a camping trip with my friend Chris and his family. I took my new camera with me loaded with a fresh roll of film. I can still picture in my head some of the photos I took. The river, rock formations, fishing, the van covered in bugs. On the last day there Chris and I went to hang out on the swing set while his parents finished packing up. We got an urgent call "Hey, were leaving!" and ran back to the campsite so that we wouldn't get left behind. It wasn't until I got home and searched through my suitcase that I realized I had left the camera in the grass next to the swings. I always wondered if the person that found it developed the film.


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Surviving the unexpected is about being prepared, and the Bear Grylls Card Tool exceeds the standard. Few people know more about survival than Bear Grylls, ex-British Special Forces officer, experienced mountaineer and respected survival trainer. Taking advantage of Gerber's decades of experience and Bear Grylls' adventure knowledge, the Card Tool design gives its user the ability to engage with the surroundings in perpetual survival mode.
Everything required for endurance in the wild, or in the city: The Bear Grylls Card Tool, for all-in-one problem-solving. Rugged, steel backed construction is the basis upon which this Card Tool innovates. The 1.5-inch fixed blade fine edge knife removes easily from the Card Tool with an ergonomic finger hole and nail nick for easy application. At the opposite end, 3 tools are held securely in place: a Phillips and a flat driver alongside a compact ferrocerium rod, to make tightening screws and starting fires the work of an instant. Apply the ferrocerium rod to the back edge of the knife to produce a fire-starting spark.
In addition to the fine edge knife, two drivers, and ferrocerium rod, the Bear Grylls Card Tool comes equipped with a water-resistant LED task light, metric and standard rulers, and a bottle opener, all usable without removal from the card. The Bear Grylls Card Tool: totally effective as a means for hurdling trouble in any environment. And at 3.4 x 2 x .3 inches, it's an obvious inclusion as a daily pocket carry. The Bear Grylls Priorities of Survival Pocket Guide is included with this tool, furthering its usefulness and potential life-saving utility.
it would be wayyyy better if it didn't have a flash light, because if you drop it in mud or water it would ruin a function of the tool. The wouldn't screw up the other tools though. But i really like the fire steel and the design of the knife blade. Really nice design with the metal instead of plastic casing, which the victorinox swisscard has. But great overall!
Andrew, if you sharpen the points of the screwdrivers and the ferro rod and replace the plastic end caps with feathers these can easily be converted into darts. For a shooting device, look for a pen or mechanical pencil with a wide diameter body. Have fun and be safe!
This would be so much more awesome if instead of screw drivers they were darts, poisoned or not! And maybe a small straw tube included to propel the darts! Serious!


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Voter participation has been as low as 36 percent in recent years — too often because of life and work obligations. That's why CEOs from companies across the country are coming together in a nonpartisan effort to make sure all of our employees have time to vote. Together, we hope to achieve greater participation in the upcoming elections.
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Time to Vote is a nonpartisan effort, led by CEOs who are interested in increasing voter participation. We represent the following companies:
The U.S. has one of the lowest voter participation rates in the developed world, as low as 36 percent in the last midterm elections. One of the most common reasons people give for not voting is that they're too busy with the demands of work and life. To change this paradigm, a diverse coalition of companies is coming together to increase voter participation in the midterm elections.
Time to Vote is also a way to spread awareness about the steps employers can take to give employees the time they need to vote. The companies joining this campaign are committed to driving voter participation through programs such as paid time off, a no meetings workday, and resources for mail-in ballots and early voting.


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SAN FERNANDO — The man accused of murder for a July 2009 drunken-driving crash that left a bicyclist dead and several others injured had run several motorists off the road and swerved in and out of oncoming traffic moments before the fatal crash, witnesses testified in San Fernando Superior Court on Wednesday.
Marco Antonio Valencia, 22, allegedly plowed his Ford F-150 into a group of bicyclists along Bouquet Canyon Road, killing one. Valencia, who has been convicted of DUI twice before, has been charged with murder, DUI causing great bodily injury and leaving the scene of an accident. He faces 27 years to life in state prison if convicted.
Valencia quickly drove away after the crash without trying to help the people he had struck, Deputy District Attorney William Chung said during opening statements.
Chung said Valencia also knew that he could be charged with murder if he killed someone while driving drunk, since he had attended court-mandated DUI classes.
Valencia's defense attorney Robert Wilder said he plans to call an expert witness to the stand to show that while Valencia was awake during the crash, he was not conscious.
On the morning of July 11, 2009, Valencia was allegedly driving drunk northbound on Bouquet Canyon when he allegedly drove his Ford F-150 head-on into a group of about 10 bicyclists who were riding on the southbound shoulder.
Stevenson Ranch resident Joseph Novotny, 43, was killed in the crash. Several other cyclists were injured.
"This case is, was and always will be a horrible tragedy," Wilder told the 12-person jury. "But, I want you to convict Mr. Valencia of the crimes he is guilty of, not the crimes he is not."
Witnesses said that the then-20-year-old Canyon Country resident was driving erratically moments before the crash.
Sheldon Haselwood testified that Valencia ran him off the road near the intersection of Bouquet Canyon and Alamogordo Road.
Haselwood said he pulled alongside the Ford that nearly hit his truck and saw Valencia in the driver seat. Valencia appeared intoxicated, he said.
"(Valencia) was sitting real low in his seat," Haselwood said. "When I pulled alongside him, he looked at me and gave me the peace sign."
Haselwood's wife, who was sitting in the passenger seat, called 911 to report a potential drunken driver.
As Haselwood followed Valencia's truck, Valencia side-swiped cars, ran other motorists off the road, drove off an embankment and through a wire fence as he drove north past Plum Canyon Road.
Valencia turned around and got back on Bouquet Canyon and continued north, Haselwood said. Bouquet Canyon curves east, but instead of following the curve, Valencia drifted into the southbound lanes.
Several cyclists riding in a single-file line in a dirt shoulder on the southbound side attempted to avoid the truck but were pinned by a mountainside.
"As (Valencia) started hitting the bicyclists, they had nowhere else to go," Haselwood said.
About four cyclists were sideswiped by the truck, Haselwood said.
Novotny, who was the last rider in the line, was struck head-on and tossed about 35 feet into the air, struck the cliff and rolled to the street.
After trying to track down Valencia, who had driven away from the crash, Haselwood returned to the cyclists to try and help. Haselwood said Novotny was lying face down, motionless; his legs were twisted awkwardly.
As he described Novotny's body, Haselwood paused and brushed tears from his eyes with a tissue.
Novotny, a Minnesota native, was an avid cyclist with more than 20 years of experience and an active member of Santa Clarita Velo, a cycling group. His wife, Jill Kantos, told jurors that they had recently moved to Stevenson Ranch, as Novotny became general manager at a Valencia liquid-filtration company.
That morning, after a light breakfast, Novotny left for a bicycle ride at 7 a.m., Kantos said.
That was the last time she saw him.
"After he got back from his ride, we were going to go shopping," Kantos testified. "He said he would be home by noon."
When Novotny didn't return home at noon, she called his cellphone but got no response. Kantos then called a bike shop and was told her husband had died.
Later, the county coroner called her to identify her husband's body.
"I was hoping they had the wrong person," Kantos said. "I identified him by the inscription on his wedding ring."


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JPMorgan Chase just reported second-quarter earnings, posting a big beat.
"Loans and deposits continue to grow strongly, and card sales and merchant processing volumes were up double digits, reflecting our consistent investment in the business," CEO Jamie Dimon said Friday. "In the Corporate & Investment Bank, we maintained our leadership in Banking, while Markets revenue was down amid lower volatility and client activity."
"Commercial Banking delivered record results this quarter with broad strength across products and markets," he added. "And in Asset & Wealth Management, the performance also was excellent with record net income and AUM."
Here are the key numbers:
- Net income of $7 billion, or $1.82 a share. Analysts had forecast EPS of $1.58 a share, according to Bloomberg.
- Reported revenue of $25.5 billion, with net interest income at $12.5 billion, up 8%, because of rising rates and loan growth.
- The bank's consumer and community banking unit posted lower profits. CCB net income was down by 16% on the same period last year. Increased interest income was offset by higher Card new account origination costs, and expenses were driven higher by auto-lease appreciation costs and marketing spend.
- Corporate and investment bank net income increased by 7% to $2.7 billion. Global banking revenue increased by 17% to $3.1 billion, offsetting an 11% decline in markets and investor services revenue to $5.8 billion. Fixed-income trading revenue dropped sharply, down by 19% to $3.2 billion.
- Commercial banking delivered record revenue and profits, with revenue of $2.1 billion and net income of $902 million.
- Asset and wealth management also delivered record profits, with net income of $624 million in net income. The bank also posted record assets under management at $1.9 trillion and record client assets of $2.6 trillion.


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Cassie Doyle serves as CIRDI's Strategic Advisor. She has enjoyed a distinguished public service career where she served at the executive level in all three levels of government in Canada, gained a deep understanding of natural resource and environmental governance and management, and earned a strong track record of effective partnerships with NGOs, industry, First Nations, governments and academia.
Prior to joining CIRDI as its Chief Executive officer, Ms. Doyle spent four years as the consul general for Northern California where she strengthened Canadian linkages to the Silicon Valley in areas such as clean technology and renewable energy.
From 2006 through 2010, Ms. Doyle served as Canada's deputy minister of Natural Resources. In this executive leadership role and as associate deputy minister with Environment Canada, she acquired extensive experience in advancing complex policy on natural resources and the environment. At Natural Resources Canada she oversaw the strategic repositioning of the mining and minerals sector to focus on green mining and corporate social responsibility.
With the Province of British Columbia as CEO of BC Assets and Land Corporation, Ms. Doyle played a leading role in creating ecosystem management models and innovative consensus-based land-use planning. While deputy minister of Environment, Lands and Parks BC, she led major new legislation and legislative reviews related to environmental assessment, species at risk and protected wilderness areas. In the first decade of her career, she focused her work on addressing homelessness and supporting the development of non-profit housing at the City of Ottawa.
Ms. Doyle continues in an active natural resources governance role as a board director of the Alberta Energy Regulator. As a volunteer, she has contributed her leadership expertise to the boards of the United Way (San Francisco Bay Area and Ottawa), Oxfam Canada and Oxfam International. In addition, she served as a member of the board of Canadian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley and is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
Currently Ms. Doyle is chair of the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) Expert Panel on Integrated Natural Resource Management. In July 2017, she was appointed chair of the BC Housing Management Commission by British Columbia Premier John Horgan.
Born in Vancouver, Ms. Doyle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Victoria (1976) and a Master of Social Work in Public Policy and Administration from Carleton University (1983).
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What is an Integrative Fertility Coach™?
Fertility Coaching is a rapidly growing field in reproductive medicine. It uses a science based approach to help you create a family through non-invasive, non-drug loving support.
Why Hire a Coach?
An Experienced Integrative Fertility Coach™ will walk you through creating a clear and customized plan and help you implement it, giving you the support and accountability to know exactly what to do to become more fertile. The results? While we cannot guarantee a natural pregnancy we do know that what we do works to increase your chances of conceiving as well as support you emotionally, physically and spiritually to not just become a family but to live an amazing life. The journey to become a family is your own, and your baby is waiting for you…
Here's what clients are saying after working with us:
"My husband and I had been trying to conceive for over two years with failed attempts. After my first meeting with Angela I had hope that maybe it was going to be different this time. She listened to my whole story and came up with a game plan. After my first visit I felt changes happening in my body. The areas around my ovaries started cramping and I felt dizzy. I truly believed something was waking up inside of me. I asked Angela to be present at the IVF transfers. This was one of the best decisions I made. I was able to relax and have some of my good world with me in a space that can be cold and institutional. Our first attempt failed, but our second attempt was successful. I am now 6 months pregnant. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but for us it also took a village to help us conceive and to have Angela was the one constant of good energy and relaxation."-Christina
I've put all the program details below, but first let me explain how I got to this point (and why I know that if you're ready, this program is going to help you).
Here's a detailed outline of what we'll cover so you can get the diet and lifestyle support as well the transformational inner work needed to increase your chances of creating a family:
PILLAR 1: Physical Health
Here's a peek at just some of what you'll discover in this exciting module:
learn what is most important to put in your body and what to put on your body
Take our toxicity quiz and learn alternatives to all the toxins you may be exposed to on a daily basis that may be disrupting your hormones and building up in your blood and tissues
Identify the exact signs and symptoms that show that you are ovulating
Identify any hormone imbalances that may be going on and what to do about them
Learn what to eat for your exact body type and what not to eat to optimize your fertility
PILLAR 2: Mental Health
Create a Fertile Mindset that keeps your body and mind in balance so you can move through life with ease.
Transform your stress into ease and freedom
Learn how to make yourself a priority without guilt or shame
Optimize your relationship with yourself and your partner
PILLAR 3: Financial Health
Determine where the leaks are in your finances
Create a fertile savings simple plan to build your wealth and fertility budget
Change your mindset around money so it supports you and your fertile journey instead of drains you
PILLAR 4: Your Spiritual Health
Learn how to balance your work and your life so you can do the things you love most
Create a plan for your future so you can make the most of this one life
How to schedule your day so you can get it all done
How to connect with the soul of your unborn and your truest life purpose
Bonus # 1
1-1 coaching with Angela
Throughout our time together, you will experience the support and accountability to make critical shifts in your mindset and beliefs, helping you take control of your fertile journey and get back your fertile power.
For example, I'll coach you to:
Get "unhooked" from your emotional triggers so you can make decisions with grace and ease
See any challenging situation from different perspectives and make authentically powerful and aligned choices
Create unstoppable motivation and commitment to reaching your goals
Keep from getting stuck in your story so you can move forward towards your goals and dreams
Shift your mindset from "I can't" to "I CAN!"
Bonus #2
Private Facebook Group to connect with others who are on the same path
What is the EcoFertility Method™?
A proven, step-by-step plan that gives you the following:
Practical, nuts-and-bolts strategies and actions steps as well As the Transformational inner work that's essential for you as a potential parent.
The EMOTIONAL SUPPORT with challenges and NATURAL WAYS to HELP support your fertility, know when you ovulate, or when to seek help, what to eat, & create a HEALTHY lifestyle that supports your fertility.
What to focus on (and what to let go of) to increase your chances of becoming pregnant and enjoy your life
More than just a collection of strategies – a way to optimize your mind and body and the support to implement these strategies
Results! Know that you are doing all you can to Prepare your body for pregnancy.
The Struggle is real...
"I saw 1000's of clients struggle in the clinic with getting pregnant and going straight to the drugs without prepping the body and mind with nutrition, stress relief and support for the entire system.
I used to think that there was nothing more I could do to help.
I realized that something had to change and that there was a better, more natural, more supportive way to prepare the body and the mind for pregnancy." -Angela Tisci LAc, MAcOM
The Science
The department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health followed 17,544 women for 8 years as they tried to become pregnant. During those eight years their dietary and lifestyle habits were observed, and the outcome of the study concluded that the majority of infertility cases due to ovulation disorders may be preventable through diet and lifestyle modification.
A study by Foresight, the Association for Pre-conceptual care in the UK demonstrated IVF success rate nearly doubles when combined with natural fertility methods. The normal IVF success rate is 25%. IVF combined with the natural fertility approach causes the success rate of IVF to increase to 47%.
A double-blind trial published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, found that taking certain combinations of vitamins and minerals increased female fertility.
So, are you ready to increase your chances of becoming pregnant?
Yes! I want to enroll in EcoFertility Method™ Pre-conception Program right now!
Here's What You'll Get When You Decide to Invest in an Integrative Fertility Coach™
EcoFertility Method™ Pre-conception Program to help guide and support you throughout your fertile journey.
Private Intuitive coaching to move past limiting beliefs and setbacks.
Strategies to decrease stress
Tools to help you track you track your cycle
Educational Materials to help you understand your fertility
Individual Support and Accountability
Unlimited email support
Unlimited Lifetime Access to our EcoFertility Method Support Sisters online Private Facebook Community for unlimited support from those who know exactly what you are going through.
Plus, you'll receive all of these FREE Special Bonuses:
Private 1-1 coaching calls with your Integrative Fertility Coach™ to discover your own unique needs during your fertile journey to work through the ups and downs of trying to conceive as well as get the support and accountability to keep moving forward toward your goals
At the end of this program you will have EXACTLY what you need to increase your chances of getting pregnant
Have a clear plan to increase your chances of becoming pregnant, PLUS the tools to optimize your mind, body and soul. We really do not leave anything out
Break through your inner obstacles regarding your fertility, so your life can thrive with greater freedom and flexibility
You become the inspiring leader of your fertile journey you are meant to be
Optimizing your health is creative and meaningful, not stressful or difficult
You finally have a life that you love
"Angela is a phenomenal acupuncturist. She stewarded me through the process of trying to conceive with the greatest of care. I felt like I not only had an acupuncturist in Angela, but also a friend and cheerleader. From the sessions that enhanced every stage of my cycle to IVF procedures support, Angela always exceeded my expectations. The process of trying to get pregnant can be stressful and it was a great source of relief to me to know that she was considering every opportunity to increase my chances of conceiving. She not only supported my fertility to successfully achieve pregnancy via IVF, but also helped me have a successful, relaxed pregnancy. My twin daughters were born full term at almost 39 weeks- a success that I attribute to the phenomenal care I received from Angela. I'm a mom thanks to her!"-Thea
Now, you may be wondering, this sounds exciting, but what is my investment?"
Consider what having a clear fertile plan and the support and accountability to follow through – know how to optimize your health, lower your stress levels, get rid of obstacles and limiting beliefs, spend more time with people you care about instead of worrying if you are doing enough.
What if you had the support you wanted and the practical tools?
What would be possible?
Knowing that struggling on your own is costing you in time, money, and energy trying to figure it all out – are you willing to invest NOW to get on the path to success in your fertile journey and your life so that you don't have to struggle on your own? Would having a support and accountability partner make the difference in following through with your dreams?
I hope your answer is "YES!"
To make this easy, here is the easy pay investment:
3 Investment Options
For everything – the support group, the step-by-step coaching, the individual support & guidance,education, accountability, and all the special bonuses –
Your Investment is Just
$1497 for 3 Months of Personalized Support
When you pay in full
To make this easy, here is the easy pay investment:
3 payments of $499
Or to make this easy, here is the easy pay investment:
6 payments of $249.50
So ... are you ready to take control of your Fertile Journey, increase your chances of becoming pregnant?
Plus, I want you to feel great about this decision. So I'm giving you my "I love this program" Guarantee:
My Personal "I Love This Program" Guarantee!
If you are not 100% Satisfied with our program after participating in the online Facebook group, and receiving your first private call then just contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com for a full refund no questions asked.
Register TODAY because you are just moments away from experiencing the Fertile Breakthrough you've been waiting for.
To your success!
Angela Tisci LAc, IFC
P.S. Remember, you have my personal guarantee – you are investing in The EcoFertility Method™ Pre-Conception Program at absolutely NO RISK to you. Your success matters to me, and I want you to feel great about making the decision to invest in your self and your health through this program.
Still Undecided?
That's ok we are here for you when you need us. If you have questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Send a message to firstname.lastname@example.com, and we will be in touch ASAP.


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My aim is not to prove everyone wrong and to proudly triumph. Rather, my aim is to prove worthy the gospel of Jesus Christ, He who has already triumphed and is drawing me closer day after day.
Sometimes my pride gets in the way and I forget this. I used to think "Wow, my life is going to make a good movie someday!" No joke: I used to imagine it frequently-- more so after I saw movies like "Chariot's Of Fire" and "Unbreakable".
But I don't want to be just another face, another self-infatuated human on an earth of self-infatuation. I'm so sick of myself sometimes.
This started out as a Facebook post that got too wordy, and had too much substance. So...here is goes:
Worthiness has been on my mind a lot lately, both my own worthiness and that of society at large. For the past year of my life, I've been really focused on me, because when your life is on the brink of collapse, you have to focus on the fundamentals. You have to focus on just breathing. And now, I believe that time is coming to a close, because I am more alive than ever and I can devote myself to more than just anorexia recovery.
But I find myself turning inward because of the biggest thing that haunts humanity at large, the biggest thing that drives people to the depths of despair: Fear.
Fear asks: Am I pretty enough? Am I a fast enough runner, a good enough student, a good enough child? Fear lunges at us like a sharp crack of lightning, and we are so often frozen in its wake. And so we live in a state of competition, of fear that says: I must prove myself, or everyone will give up on me. No one will love me. I will be all alone.
That is what fear says.
But let me tell you something, straight from the Father: You are already proven worthy. Second Corinthians 3:5 says that by ourselves, we aren't sufficient enough but, with Christ: We are made sufficient. We are good enough-- you are good enough.
You are pretty enough, smart enough, fast enough, kind enough and worth enough. (RELATED: Am I Beautiful?)
And when the realization of that truth hits your heart, it opens the door wide for two reasons:
1. The God of the universe has redeemed you and deemed you: Worthy
2. His opinion of you is the only one that matters
The second reason is a lot harder to get deep in our hearts. Repeat it to yourself. Repeat it and repeat it and let it become true, let it become air the breathes your soul to life in the aftermath of fear's strike. Because you no longer have to live life in a state of constantly proving yourself, and you no longer have to fear what is going to happen. God love you with a burning passion and seeks to bless you and fill you and take you on a wild ride of faith.
We don't have to set our aim on proving ourselves worthy, because that has already been done. Now, we live in a state of freedom that allows us to pour love into the world around us. Now, we are liberated from fear of inadequacy, of loneliness, of disappointing others.
Run your race. Run with strength and boldness. Run with your blinders on and your eyes on the cross. That cross tells you that you are sufficient.
Be encouraged, be bold and be free!


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Le Bon Appetit
Hey, everybody! Spring is finally here, and Sweet Grass and Next Door are excited to get this season underway! We started off this spring with Chef Trimm and our Sweet Grass being invited to participate in Chef Kelly English's fundraising event for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Le Bon Appetit. This event features chefs from around Memphis, as well as, chefs from around the country donating their time and talents to a very worthy cause. This year, we were lucky to be paired with Chef Bryan Caswell from Reef in Houston. It's always nice to share you kitchen with someone who does something so different from you. It gives our team a chance to try some new things and further develop our skills. Our featured dish was a Low Country Crab Tostada with an avocado mousse, chili rubbed lump crab, a field pea salsa, and topped off with a piquillo pepper crema. We had a great time eating all the delicious food and helping out our friend Chef English to raise money for Le Bonheur Children's hospital.
Hop Grand Slam Imperial IPA
The following Friday we teamed up with Bell's Brewery by tapping their Hop Grand Slam Imperial IPA (the only one released in Memphis!) along with Oberon Wheat and Two-Hearted Ale Double IPA. Our kitchen prepared all the fixins' for a Cuban Taco Party, and we kicked back with the Grizzlies, some good grub, and some tasty brews! We know we had a good time, and we hope you did too. If you missed it…that's on you. Wait till next year.
Curb Market on Cooper Street
For those of you who have enjoyed our charcuterie over the years, a few of those select items will be available at the Curb Market on Cooper Street. They are located in what was previously Easy Way, and we are happy to welcome them to the neighborhood. We are really proud of what Curb is bringing to the neighborhood and encourage everyone to check it out. We would also like to send some love to Nick Scott and Tony Westmoreland who just purchased Alchemy across the street from us. It's always exciting to add some new neighbors to our cozy little corner at Cooper Young. We wish them the best of luck and hope you all will check them out again.
After taking the winter off, we are getting geared up for the return of our Chef Supported Agriculture program on May 4th. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the C.S.A. is an 8 week program that you can sign up for that gives you a grocery bag each week featuring produce from farmers around the Mid-South, not to mention a few goodies from the Sweet Grass Kitchen. It's a cool way for our patrons to get a grasp on where the produce that we love to use comes from, as well as unique ways to use you grocery bags to prepare a really cool dinner. So, sign up on the website today!
Weekly Deals
Don't forget about all the deals we have going on during the week! Starting on Mondays we have All You Can Eat Wings for just $15 and beer buckets for $10. Taco Tuesday is next with a different taco prepared every week paired up with select tall boy cans and whiskey drinks for $2. Wine on Wednesdays features every bottle of wine we have in the house for half the price. On Fridays, you can join us for fried chicken buckets and half-priced bottles of sparkling wine. We call it "Birds and Bubbles."
Southern Prohibition Brewery Yard Party
Please join us on May 7th for the Southern Prohibition Brewery Yard Party located in the back parking lot of Sweet Grass. We'll be serving boiled crawfish, roasted pig, and cans of SPB. There will also be a cornhole tournament and Goner Records' own Zach Ives will be spinning some old-school R&B records.
Mother's Day
I'm mentioning this last so that it will be fresh on your mind, but Mother's Day is May 8th. So, take care of your mamma because she took care of you! There's no better way to do that than bringing Mom in for a delicious brunch with us! Thanks, as always, to our friends who come to see us at Sweet Grass and Next Door. We couldn't do it without you!


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Ed Rocha graduated from the International Bible Institute of London and is currently pursuing his master's degree in theology. During his time in London, Ed received a strong impartation and experienced the Holy Spirit in a powerful way. This prophetic encounter prepared him to receive a direct impartation for the healing ministry from Randy Clark, Ed's spiritual mentor and father, in 2005. After this impartation, Ed began to see healings, signs and wonders flow in his life and ministry. Today Ed ministers all over Brazil, North America and Europe. His revival meetings are marked by a Strong presence of God, words of knowledge, healings and powerful impartations. Ed and his wife, Dani, live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they are planting a church under the Global Awakening Network.
For more information about Ed Rocha and his ministries, please visit www.edrocha.org. Also, whatever illness you may have had, if you were healed at any point as you were reading this book, Ed would like to hear about it so that he can rejoice and celebrate your healing with you. Please send your testimony to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Ed Rocha's Supernatural Power: Be Healed and Stay Healed is a wonderful read, filled with powerful stories of what the I Am is still doing in the world today regarding signs and wonders. This is not a book about the I Was or the I Will Be, where the powerful acts of God are relegated to the past or put off until the millennial reign. Ed is a masterful storyteller who recounts the testimonies of those he personally saw being healed. "Whether you want to learn more about the healing anointing for yourself or for the healing of others, I strongly recommend this book." Dr. Randy Clark - Founder of Global Awakening Ministries
After a powerful experience in the presence of the Holy Spirit, Ed Rocha began to witness healings, signs, and wonders--and angels. Now he shares remarkable insights about these holy messengers. This practical and biblically grounded book is packed with real-life stories about supernatural encounters. Through an exploration of Scripture, Rocha answers questions like · Where do angels live? · How do angels deliver messages to me? · Are guardian angels watching over me? · What does it mean that healing is "in their wings"? · Can I pray to see angels? Angels--God's Supernatural Agents will stir your heart to realize these powerful and majestic servants of God are bringing you his healing, strength, and deliverance.
Ed Rocha carries a strong anointing for healing as well as a strong gift to draw the atmosphere of Heaven down to Earth. Ed considers it an absolute honor to travel around the world to be a part of what God is doing on the Earth.
Below, you will find a form to fill out as a formal invitation. This information help us as we prayerfully consider the scheduling of Ed´s itinerary. While it is a great honor to be invited, due to the large number of requests it is not feasible for Ed to accept every invitation submitted. Please trust that we will be answering you when we are able. Some helpful guidelines to consider as you submit this form:
Airfare, food, and lodging expenses are to be covered by the hosting church or organization.
Thank you for the honor of your invitation to be part of what God is doing in your city.
Find out the places where Ed will be ministering .
Revival Service, More info coming soon.
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Revival Service, February 19, 20, 21. More info coming soon.
February 25, 26, 27, 28, 29.


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It takes all kinds,
A collection of T-shirts, each one with there own qualifier. It takes all kinds.
Whirl - kinetic sound sculpture test,
A test with the intention of someday building an array of computer controlled Twirl Tubes for unique compositions and phasing.
video documentation
Pinwheels V.2
Motion sensitive array of pinwheels. - Made under the umbrella of the Technology and Our Emotional Selves project.
video documentation
Experiments in Mocap V2
Using remixed and resequenced motion capture data to drive particle fields.
Audio: Hecq - 0008, 0009
video documentation
All I Need
Rapid prototyping (SLM) in aluminum. - Designed to be exhibited for RAPID conference 2011.
Miles of Shades - A visual music piece
"Miles of Shades" was a collaboration between myself and the One O' Clock Lab band at UNT. It is a visual interpretation of the original composition, Miles of Shades, by members Jenny Kellogg, Aaron Hedenstrom, and Tyler Mire.
Full video available here
Live with Paul Rudy
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Live with Christian Pincock
Live A/V performance with Christian Pincock at UNM ARTSlab, NM
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Sources - sound film
Sources is about the constant journey towards what we think might be ahead of us, and also about what we can, can't, and always carry with us on what can be a lonely path. The audio is primarily arranged guitar feedback.
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Narrative of Idea - sound film
Narrative of Idea was inspired by Paul Rudy's music piece "Interlude: Houses of Air", which Paul describes as being, "not so much about an idea, but more of a narrative of idea". The video attempts to explore how the process of ideation functions - which is to say that it isn't about anything specific, but rather an audio/visual interpretation of the process that is intrinsic in idea. This process, being a narrative of sorts, and in this case, inspired directly by Paul Rudy's music.
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Words a Four Letter Fuck: A documentary on musical hero Michael Griffen
Michael Griffen, among many other things, played freely improvised noise. In doing so, he became a legend to the free-improv / noise music scene. While this could easily be attributed to awe-inspiring performances that pushed limits of toleration even amongst indie/underground appreciators, many remember him for the encouragement and support he gave to newcomers. A truly independent thinker and free soul, Michael Griffen insisted on everyones innate ability to play music; regardless of experience or "talent". This documentary hopes to inspire, and grant Michael some of the attention he deserved (though he never asked for it).
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text: A Bounce Borrowed brings together five artists, each bringing fresh and distinct approaches to their art making. They are collectively motivated by an interest in the play and interplay of materials. The works are also an expression of the artists familiarity and confidence in how materials and ideas might coalesce. The title of the exhibition is a reference to joy and attempts to evoke the special kind of energy that can happen


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Malawi 2017 :: A two week tour
Lilongwe > Nkhata Bay > Mzuzu > Dedza > Zomba > Mvuu Camp, Liwonde National Park > Domwe Island, Cape Maclear > Lilongwe
Patience is a virtue. Due to the quantity of photos, this site takes about 30 seconds to fully load.
Hover over images to see captions (most, but not all, have descriptions).
Recordings from the road. Singing is a big part of Malawian culture.
Scenes on the restaurant table were all common sights while visiting Malawi. Especially in rural areas.
Grilled Chambo. This fish is common in the lake, and is a common restaurant dish. That said, overfishing is a problem in the lake. It is not uncommon for misquito netting to be used as fishing nets, which traps the small fish, as well as the fully-grown ones.
Nkhata Bay
Bawo lessons. Bawo is extremely common in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a complicated version of Mancala, and there are many variations.
Our observation was that women did as much or more of the hard labor/work as the men, but didn't receive the credit.
Maize for sale. This corn is ground into flower, and boiled to make Nsima, a starchy staple with almost every meal. It is similar in consistency and flavor to unseasoned polenta.
"Take our picture!" These kids asked to have their photo taken, and then proceeded to "dab" for the camera.
Wooden dugout canoes are a common sight on Lake Malawi.
Kwithu Women's Group & Kwithu Kitchens
Anna, giving us a tour of the first of the Kwithu Kitchens tomato greenhouses.
Preschool children at Kwithu.
Once these tomatoes are optimally ripe, they will be canned, and sold to restaurants as pure, and in the grocery store ShopRite as whole tomatoes.
Kwithu Kitchens tomatoes on the shelf at the ShopRite.
Kwithu feeds the neighborhood children a balanced, nutritious meal (with protein) a few times per week. Many of these children are single or double orphans (lost one or both parents).
The char on the left shows the many educational scholorships that Kwithu provides to area children. Many of the children at Kwithu are without one or both parents (some without aunts/uncles to help raise them) as the chart on the right shows.
Mzuzu Academy
A student at Mzuzu Academy. Currently, about 25% of the students are on scholarships (funded by donations, Kwithu Kitchens, and the 75% of the students that are full-tuition).
The library at Mzuzu Academy holds the country's largest collections of books by African authors.
A fantastic playground at the academy.
Kafwekula Village
The view from the village.
We were the first non-government visitors the village had received, so our hosts were as excited to meet us, as we were them.
Music, singing and dance is common in the villages for celebrations, and after a long work day/week.
Handmade rope/twine.
These men are making gardening tools. All of the tools that I saw on the trip were handmade (as well as the baskets, brooms, etc...).
Kirsten helping make maize flour for the Nsima.
A ceramic jug is used to keep water cool (refrigerated).
Maize is crushed, sifted, and crushed again until it resembles a fine powder (see next photo).
The maize flour is integrated into boiling water, cooked, stirred, cooked, etc... until the Nsima is ready to eat. It is hard work, and the smoke from the fire can be overwhelming, so there is a lot of taking turns.
"Ground Nuts" (peanuts) were ground into flour and cooked with pumpkin leaves, tomatoes and salt to make one of the staple dishes.
Peanut flour is sifted so the larger chunks can be ground finer.
Kirsten giving peanut flour sifting her best shot.
A traditional Malawian meal, eaten by hand out of shared plates. It was delicious, and the chicken in the upper right was walking around when we arrived. The lower right is Mkhwani, the dish cooked with pumpkin leaves, peanut flour and tomatoes.
This man was making bamboo mats, which are used as beds.
A homemade instrument.
The "long drop" toilet of the village. You have to have good aim.
One of five trips from the well, which is located at the bottom of the hill.
Mud is smeared on the front step of the homes weekly to fill the cracks. Have children? They women work with the children in-tow.
The well is located at the bottom of a steep hill.
The women of the village wanted Kirsten to try carrying water up the hill. Balancing the water is as much of a challenge as the weight, and many of the women do this without hands, and with children on their backs.
Rear-view mirror.
Amused children chewing on sugar cane.
Watching the show (music, dance, skits, speeches).
The young adults of the village put on a few skits for us. Although the plays were in chichewa (or a dialect of), we had a translator.
Kirsten receiving the Chichewa > English translation from Prosperina (our host)
Another skit. This time about an ill woman receiving help from the community.
The Chief of all of the villages, receiving a gift from me and Kirsten (indestructible soccer balls).
Kirsten, speaking to the villages, thanking them for their hospitality, and commenting on how we are more alike than different.
The nearby school. Kids walk up to 10k to class.
As children have to walk up to 10k to go to school, attendance is greatly dependent on the weather. If it is raining, the river crossings can be impossible, which means kids cannot make it to the school, or make it back home.
Children on their day off from school, collect firewood from the plateau for cooking.
The mountains in the distance are in neighboring Mozambique
The bottom of this fern frond are is covered with sporangia, which contain the spores for reproduction (Kirsten, please correct my botany knowledge if I am wrong).
Our view from the top of the Zomba Plateau was obscured by fog. It was still amazing.
The grasslands at the top of the plateau was recently lit on fire by hunters, to flush out the hares.
Another traffic jam on the way to the Zomba Forest Lodge.
The Zomba Forest Lodge is positioned most of the way up the plateau, with incredible views. With no electricity, the lodge is lit at night mostly by oil lanterns and candles, and solar lights in the bedrooms.
Lit by candlelight.
A baboon sits on top of a hotel at the start of our plateau hike.
Liwonde National Park
Liwonde National Park is the home of over 700 elephants. While we were there, they were catching and transporting over 150 of them to repopulate the Nkhotakota National Park. If not relocated, they would start migrating out of the park, and likely killed by villagers (elephants are really distructive to their crops) and poachers.
This Vervet monkey stole muffins off of the tables at Mvuu Camp, no matter how hard you tried to scare him away.
A sausage tree.
Baby baboons are the cutest baboons.
Lilac-breasted Roller
Fish Eagle
Not sure what kind of bird this is. Let's call it a Red Capped Boatrider
Giant Kingfisher
Our chalet at Mvuu Camp. We could watch the hippos eating grass in our front yard around midnight.
Hippos sound like giants laughing in slow motion after hearing a very bad "dad joke."
Kirsten and an elephant.
Water Monitor
Termite mounds at sunset.
Striped horses. Just kidding.
The view from our Chalet. Hippos!
Kirsten and a monkey.
Domwe Island, Cape Maclear
It was a one hour kayak to reach Domwe Island from Cape Maclear. The island only has one place to stay. There are three "glamping" tents on elevated platforms overlooking the lake. This is the dining area.
Dugout canoes are very common on the lake.
One of the millions of Bawo boards in Malawi.
Our tent.
The hammock and view from our tent.
I haven't the foggiest idea what this animal is.
Grilled mice. A fairly common sight in rural areas in Malawi. Caught in the field, grilled with the hair on, and eaten whole.
We were fortunate enough to have the chance to visit the family of our Denver friends, who are from Mzuzu.
A street musician on a homemade guitar (made from what looks like an old oil can).
Stopping on rural roads often drew crows of children, checking out the "Mzungu" (this literally translates to "travler" but is the mostly endearing term for "white people"). Stopping on the side of the road, you would usually hear a child yell it, and tons of others coming to say hello. Malawians are the friendliest people I have ever met.
Tall grass is used to weave baskets, make brooms, and many other things.
One of my favorite experiences was stopping at a village along the M5 coastal road, and giving children an indestructible soccer ball (one of 19 we brought to Malawi). Beforehand, they were playing with a ball of plastic bags wrapped in twine. This one should easily last 5-10 years. Check out One World Futbols if you are interested. They have a great buy-one-give-one program.
The "goodbye" view from our airplane.


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The frustration that often comes when I try to explain to my friends and family the usefulness of Twitter stops here. Actually, probably not, but please take a moment to contemplate just how powerful the more than 1,200 8,7000 followers of @Don_Draper can be. To recap, Early last week, feeds from certain characters from the AMC show Mad Men began to show up on Twitter and interact with other users – and of course, their numbers of follower's sky-rocketed.
The updates on each feed are genius: perfectly tailored to each character in language and content and often talk about plot related activity. They give their followers a feeling that each plot twist is actually happening between each episode.
For example, last Friday @Don_Draper, all of whose updates are as ambiguous and guarded as his character is, put out an update saying "@Joan_Holloway is going to tell me who my new secretary will be" when we were looking forward to last Sunday's new episode The New Girl, in Which Don gets an attractive new secretary.
For a list of characters on Twitter, check out Ben Kessler's initial blog post here.
Monday Morning: Finally up-to-speed with the second second season (though waiting to watch my Tivo-ed recent episode until that night), I was pleasantly surprised to recieve a notification that @Betty_Draper was following me. We proceeded tweet about housewives and mothers embracing technology and asked if she'd checked out Blogher – a tech-savvy group of like-minded women, I promised her.
Later that day, I briefly reflected, with my co-worker @greerkarlis, how "nerdy" it was that we were so obsessively following these characters even though we knew (or believed at the time) that they weren't the real actors themselves but rather someone hired by AMC.
That's where we were wrong.
That night, Ben Kessler informed me that the feeds of Don Draper, Peggy Olson and Joan Holloway were suspended by Twitter. The mystery was on. Within a half hour, MG Siegler of Venture Beat had written a post about it and had contacted Twitter who responded within an hour that the Mad Men character feeds were, in fact, NOT written by people affiliated with the show or AMC and the network didn't feel comfortable with the idea of someone not affiliated with the show, posing as these characters.
But as Siegler pointed out in his post, everyone who's been following these characters KNOWS it's not the actual actors updating them. We don't follow because we're starstruck. We follow because they spice up our feeds and more importantly, tide us over until Sunday night when there's a new episode. In other words, it couldn't be better for AMC. Not only is the individual or team behind the Mad Men Twitter activity putting out relevant content, they're doing it in a space that so filled with facts, this bit of fiction was sure to attract a strong following.
Perhaps that's why, after 24 hours of uproar from Twitterers, AMC allowed the Mad Men updates to continue. One of the smartest moves their marketing department could have made and, as the Reuter's article says-, Don Draper would approve.
UPDATE 1: If you're a visual learner, this post might be good for you.
UPDATE 2: Here's a new site by the creators of the Mad Men feeds addressing the situation.
*Image courtesy of Vanity Fair.


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How to Designate Your Default Internet Connection in Windows Vista
It makes good sense to designate your default Internet connection in Windows Vista. Your computer uses the default connection any time you click a link to an online location or open your browser. This is great for establishing a level of security for your home computer network.
Regardless of your default connection, you can still manually open any connection by opening the Network Connections window, right-clicking any connection, and choosing Connect.
1Choose Start→Network and click the Network and Sharing Center link.
The Network and Sharing Center provides links for a wide range of network features.
2Click the Manage Network Connections link.
The Manage Network Connections window shows a list of each type of Internet connection that has been configured on your computer, broken down by type.
3Right-click the connection you want as default and then choose Set as Default Connection.
The number (1) appears in parentheses by the connection name.


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Hey guys, I am really excited to be shooting your wedding. It would be great to grab a few simple details to make sure things run smoothly at my end. Please fill in the form below with as much detail as possible. If there is anything that does not apply to you, please skip over it.
Please also include Google Map links for each of the locations of your wedding. Please search for each of the locations in Google Maps in your browser, check the location is actually correct, and the copy the URL from your browser.


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Inuktun Sighting #59: Laser Lines and Copper Mines/
TESRA, Technology and Engineering Services for Radical Advancement, is no stranger to on TRACK, Inuktun's online customer community. Based in Antofagasta, Chile, TESRA has been featured using the Versatrax 150™ crawler system to inspect long pipelines at a local copper mine. And just recently, TESRA upgraded their capability with a new Spectrum 90™ pan-tilt-zoom camera, adding improved LED lighting and integrated laser lines. Check out some of the images captured with their camera, and see how the laser lines were employed to help provide a comprehensive report on asset integrity within mining pipelines.
"The equipment has to be 100 percent reliable. Any defect found that could turn into a broken pipeline is immediately (reported) and the company starts their procedure to change or repair. We cannot fail completing an inspection due to failures with the robot. That is totally unacceptable", comments Gerardo Olivares, TESRA's General Manager. Quality and reliability are critical; that's why TESRA keeps coming back to Inuktun for its remote inspection needs in the mining sector.
Interested in a laser upgrade to your own Spectrum™ camera? Contact our team to learn more now!


text: I downloaded ka-map and was able to get it working with the gmap demo, except there is no layer selection tool as in the online demos at DM. Should there be a list of layers on the right side of the screen? -- Nate Reed Physical Oceanography DAAC Jet Propulsion Lab / Raytheon ITSS (626)744-5528 nate at seastar.jpl.nasa.gov


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The Visa Debit Card from St.George links to your banking account, allowing you to spend freely without incurring debt. A Visa Debit Card can be used anywhere that a Visa Credit Card is accepted, except it draws the funds directly out of your linked banking account. In this way, you are not going to be spending any more than you can afford to.
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What are the features of the St.George Visa Debit Account?
The Visa Debit Card is not a credit card, and when comparing its features you should be looking at not only the card but the bank accounts it can be linked to. With the St.George Visa Debit Card you are going to get the following:
- Annual fee. St.George does not charge you an annual fee for the Visa Debit Card.
- Accessibility. With your Visa Debit Card you are able to shop online, over the phone, at retailers where Visa is normally accepted and overseas. The card can also be used to withdraw money from your linked banking account.
- ATM access. Money can be withdrawn from your account using the Visa Debit Card at any ATM that bears the Visa logo. Just press "CHEQUE" or "SAVINGS" depending on which account you are withdrawing from. You can also press "CREDIT" for your transactions and get added security on your purchases with chargeback protection as well as tracking your use to protect against unusual activity. You are also allowed to use the Visa Debit Card at any St.George, BankSA, Bank of Melbourne or Westpac ATM.
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- Linked accounts. St.George allows you to link the Visa Debit Card to up to two of these accounts; Complete Freedom, Retirement Access Plus, or the Concession Account. You can compare the features of these accounts as well in order to help you determine if the St.George Visa Debit Card is your best choice in meeting your spending needs.
- Visa Preferred Services. Get discounts and special benefits when using your Visa Debit Card on sporting events, concerts, the cinema and more.
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How do I apply for the St.George Visa Debit Account?
In order to apply for the St.George Visa Debit Account you must already hold at least one of these accounts or apply for one and the debit card at the same time; Complete Freedom, Complete Freedom Student, Retirement Access Plus or Concession Account. Read our brief reviews of each of these St.George accounts.
Eligibility requirements for each of the accounts that can be linked to the Visa Debit Card will differ, but you will need to be an Australian resident with a residential address in order to qualify. In some cases you may also find that there is a separate age requirement for the Visa Debit Card, and you will instead be issued a standard access card for your account if you fall under that age requirement. Before making a final choice, make sure that you read the fine print and are comparing the account differences with other Australian Banks' similar accounts.


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Screenwriter Jane Goldman is close to landing a fairly high profile writing gig sans partner Matthew Vaughn. While Goldman's past collaborations with Vaughn have included such excellent fare as Kick Ass, X-Men: First Class, and Stardust, Deadline reports that the scribe is in talks with 20th Century Fox to tackle the adaptation of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Written by Ransom Riggs, the novel centers on a 16-year-old who visits an orphanage that his grandfather told him stories about, only to discover that the residents may not be as harmless as he was led to believe. Inhabitants include a child whose feet never touched the ground, and another who could hold fire in her hands. Tim Burton is circling the project to direct, and I think Goldman is a fine choice to handle the script.
This won't be the scribe's first outing without Vaughn, as she also wrote the upcoming horror film The Woman in Black starring Daniel Radcliffe. Goldman and Vaughn are expected to return to pen a First Class sequel, but it appears she may crank out Miss Peregrine's first. Hit the jump to read a synopsis of the novel.
Here's the official synopsis for Ransom Riggs' Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children:
A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs.
It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.
A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows. [Amazon]