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Whether you're a fan of a long stroll down an abandoned beach or sitting under a palm tree with a cocktail in hand, somewhere along Australia's 25,760km of coastline there is bound to be a spot in the sun with your name on it.
But what makes a great beach, and where are the best beaches Australia has to offer?
The ABC Open audience has shared their favourite beaches — the isolated stretches of sand you will have all to yourself, or the crowded ones with a real family spirit.
Two Jervis Bay beaches topped the rankings.
Hole in the Wall, Jervis Bay Territory
Hole in the Wall is a small beach tucked away in the Booderee National Park, near Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast.
But it is not officially in NSW, it is within a 70-square-kilometre area of land that is administered by the ACT and known as the Jervis Bay Territory.
With plenty of shade, calm waters and nearby camping facilities, it is ticking plenty of the best beaches boxes.
It's a photographer's paradise — so picturesque," Carlie Dalitz said.
Vincentia Beach, NSW
New South Wales's south coast is known for its whiter-than-white sands and completely clear waters.
Also in the Jervis Bay region, Vincentia Beach lives up to all of the best beach qualities.
The township of Vincentia has some great spots to eat and plenty of holiday accommodation, making it the perfect weekend getaway destination.
To view the full article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-15/best-australian-beaches-to-visit-this-summer/9228078
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A huge disclaimer to anyone who may be reading these blogs – this one week experience by my wife and I in no way gets close to the reality of someone who must live week-in and week-out on a low income and depending on SNAP to hopefully get them through the month. However, it does provide a glimpse at some of the issues one might face and there is a value to that because it does negate the claims by some that people receiving SNAP are doing just fine and mooching off the government. Also, there's nothing like "walking in the miles of someone else's shoes" for a while to appreciate what you have and enjoy and to be able to relate to their story in some small way.
It's Day 5 and lunches have to be kept very simple. By midafternoon I'm hungry again. The other aspect to these lunches at my desk is what might occur if you were invited out by co-workers or friends — which did come up. Because my experience is not real to someone living at a lower income, I can let them know what I'm doing for the week and have to pass on going out to lunch. However, in the case of someone actually living this way, the situation becomes one of social discomfort and that person might say something like: "I'm really busy and can't go out to lunch today"…..in order to cover for their lack of income and possible embarrassment.
The cravings have started. A Boston Kreme doughnut pre-occupies my mind (and stomach) – chocolate covered with creamy vanilla flavored custard filling. I came very close to cheating on this budget. Barbecue is starting to haunt me as well.
I'm definitely not getting my five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. We ran out of bananas yesterday and are down to the last two pears with two days to go. And the mayonnaise jar is scraped cleaner than ever before.
I can't believe that the lack of eating what I typically do is giving me headaches in the late afternoon and having a negative impact on my energy level. What would this amount to long-term?
Tonight, dinner will be the umpteenth serving of the cheap chili. If I had to live on this lower income, I definitely would be doing a lot of homework on how to get more variety over the long-term. One of the valuable services that Second Harvest provides to our partner pantry clients is walking them through a grocery store aisle by aisle and teaching them how to read the labels for nutrition purposes. Also, explaining what unit pricing is all about and how to stretch their budgets and eat as healthy as possible.
So, two days to go, I'm looking forward to one of my grand daughter's birthday party. Yes, I look forward to the celebration of her precious life… but there's also the cake.
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Ireland keen to hold talks over Lord's test in 2019
LONDON – Ireland will hold talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) about the possibility of playing a test match at Lord's in 2019 after they and Afghanistan were granted full-member status by the International Cricket Council.
The two countries became the game's 11th and 12th test playing nations after their applications was unanimously backed by the ICC.
Cricket Ireland Chief Executive Warren Deutrom is hopeful of a return to Lord's where they played the second of the two one-day international games in England last month.
"We saw recently that Ireland were able to get 25,000 bums on seats at Lord's in May, when it is not easy to sell tickets," Deutrom told reporters.
"When I sit down with (ECB CEO) Tom Harrison I will be reminding him of Giles Clarke (former ECB chairman) referring to the 'glittering prize' of Ireland playing against England at Lord's.
"For that to be the case we need to have discussions to see how it can pan out. We do have a busy season ahead for both of us next year."
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Joba Chamberlain, after parts of 10 big-league seasons with four clubs, hasn't pitched since July of 2016, and now says he's done.
"No, it's time to be a dad," the 32-year-old Chamberlain said. "Karter is in junior high and obviously this year I got to see him play a lot. It was fun to watch. We went to Cooperstown [for a tournament] and that was fun for the boys."
If this is retirement, well, it comes an auspicious anniversary. Exactly 10 years ago today, October 5, 2007, was game two of the ALDS. Does that ring a bell? What if I added that it was in Cleveland? What if I said...midges. Now you remember.
It's easy to forget what a phenomenon Chamberlain was when he came up to the Yankees midway through the 2007 season. A first-round pick and a big, burly fireballer, he debuted with 16 scoreless innings and finished the year with an absurd 0.38 ERA and a 5.67 K/BB ratio. That's what made it all the more shocking when he completely fell apart in the eighth inning against Cleveland.
Beset by a massive swarm of bugs that descended directly on the mound and required multiple timeout for bug-spray baths, Chamberlain walked two, hit a batter, and threw two wild pitches and allowed the Indians to tie the game, which they would eventually win in the 11th.
Chamberlain was good in 2008, but would never again reach the heights of his rookie year, and his next few seasons were dominated by controversial, aborted, repeated transitions from reliever to starter and back. The "Joba Rules," at the time almost a punchline, were hard-and-fast limitations placed on Chamberlain's usage by the Yankees in an attempt to prevent burning out a young arm. At times, they went so far as to include specific formulas for how much rest he needed both before and after throwing to additional batters beyond a standard one-inning appearance.
There was a DUI in 2008 and a horrific trampoline injury in 2012, and Chamberlain spent the last few years of his career bouncing around the AL Central with the Tigers, Royals, and Indians. He received an invite to Brewers spring training this year but didn't make the team. In all, Chamberlain did win a ring with the Yankees in 2009, and made roughly $12 million in his decade in the big leagues. That's a pretty darn good career, compared to how long most MLBers stick around (the average career length is 5.6 seasons, per a 2007 study). But it's still a disappointment compared to how he first appeared on the scene. I guess just about anything would've been.
And, of course, the Yankees are back in Cleveland tonight, so expect to see an insect retrospective. But will the bugs be back? The Times is on it:
"It's not totally predictable, but it's usually tied to early changes in the climate," said Jessica L. Fox, an associate professor of biology at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland who has a degree in entomology from Cornell.
"We have more than 40 species of midges around here, and you don't know exactly when it is going to occur," she said of a possible bug swarm. But, she noted, it "generally happens once in the spring and once in the fall, around this time."
According to Fox, when the midges appear en masse they are actually engaging in a mating display. The males swarm around an object — a light pole, a puddle of water, or a right-handed relief pitcher — waiting for the females to arrive. For humans, they are essentially harmless — except in critical late-inning situations.


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Hello Experts,
We are currently working on a usecase which pertains to the changing the value of the custom property based on the status of the Activity.
For Example:
We have a custom property called Field_Records that holds enumeration value: Task created/Assigned, Task in progress and Assigned task not completed.
If the status of the activity is Pending: Field_Record should display "Task created/Assigned"
If the status of the activity is Started: Field_Record should display "Task in Progress"
If the status of the activity is Not Done: Field_Record should display "task not completed"
Do let us know if there is a possible way of achieving that. A workaround to the above scenario would also be helpful.
Thanks & Regards,
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Hi Prashant,
I've tried to find a relevant topic, but no luck. So my idea is to trigger message scenarios based on status changes, and update the activity's custom property by middleware (because I think we can't make OFSC both source and destination for a message, which can be the ideal situation, while we know everything about the activity and the custom field values/rules also).
Thanks you Zsolt for the response.
I was looking in the case of using Set_Property in message scenario but as per my understanding, it does support customer property updation. Do let me know if my understanding is correct? So there is a possible workaround to this.
Thanks & Regards,
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It's seems to be right, but I don't have experience how to use it. So after you find the solution, please share with the others within this topic.
Hi Prashanth, Do you have a middleware solution in place or are you doing P2P? We achieved something similar to this through integration where we updated the activity post status update. Subscriptions were built on activity status and post receiving the activityid in the subscription, middleware used to update the field in the activity object.


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Taxation of image rights agreements – vital lessons for football clubs and players from the Hull City Tigers v HMRC decision
Published 01 May 2019 By: Akash Nawbatt QC, Sebastian Purnell
In a Decision1 released on 22 March 2019, the First-tier Tax Tribunal2 (FTT - Judge Jonathan Cannan) ruled that payments made by a (then Premier League) football club to an offshore service company, purportedly in respect of a player's image rights, in fact constituted the player's earnings.
The judgment provides the first comprehensive judicial guidance in almost 20 years as to how the Tax Tribunals should approach the question of whether payments purported to be for use of image rights in fact constitute "earnings"3 of the player (and are thus subject to income tax (PAYE) and National Insurance contributions (NIC)) and the circumstances in which a Tribunal is likely to find that such payments were in fact disguised remuneration.
As well-known international footballers started to move to the Premier League in the 1990s, the top clubs began to adopt the use of image rights contracts. These allowed them to separate the payment of players for playing football under their employment agreements, from payments to the player's (often offshore) image rights company in consideration for the right to commercially exploit the player's image. The assumed advantage was that payments genuinely made for use of a player's image would not be treated by HMRC as salary, but rather as payments to the offshore image rights company for services provided, thereby saving income tax for the player, and National Insurance contributions for both the player and the club.4
In 2000, the tax treatment of image rights payments was tested before the Special Commissioners5 in Sports Club plc, (Evelyn) & (Jocelyn) v HM Inspector of Taxes6. The Appellant club and the players involved were at the time anonymised, but it has since been widely reported that the club was Arsenal and the players were (then current) Dutch international Dennis Bergkamp (Evelyn) and former England international David Platt (Jocelyn). The Special Commissioners held, relevantly, that on the particular facts of the case, the promotional and consultancy agreements entered into between Arsenal and the players' image rights companies had an independent value and the payments were not a "smokescreen" for additional remuneration. Given the stature of the players involved, it was clear that commercial sponsors were willing to pay for the right to use their images in association with products, the players had had similar agreements with other clubs, and other players of equivalent calibre and renown also had similar agreements in place. The Revenue did not appeal the decision in Sports Club and several years passed before the issue was considered again.
In January 2005 HMRC opened another enquiry into a UK resident player who was not UK domiciled, in order to investigate the facts underpinning an image rights agreement between his then Premier League club employer and an offshore image rights company. HMRC was concerned in the particular circumstances of this case that the "image rights agreement" had not been entered into for genuine commercial reasons (as per Sports Club) and that the payments made pursuant to it were in fact disguised remuneration leading to a concomitant obligation on the club to operate PAYE/NIC in respect of the payments.
Following a two-year enquiry in which it was unable to provide evidence to support the level of image rights payments which had been made, the club accepted that a large proportion of the payments made had in fact been wages and conceded its liability to operate PAYE and NIC on those sums, settling (under a confidential settlement agreement) with the Revenue on that basis7.
Following this enquiry, HMRC decided to review how common such "image rights" arrangements had become in practice since Sports Club. In July 2007 it opened enquiries into 25 football clubs in the Premier League and Championship. Whilst the facts varied between cases, a pattern emerged in which clubs struggled to provide evidence to justify commercially why they had entered into image rights arrangements. Moreover, the payments said to have been made pursuant to those arrangements were often uncommercially excessive. HMRC's conclusion was that in a number of cases, clubs were using the arrangements as a tax avoidance tool as well as a means of gaining an advantage over competing clubs by offering tax free perks to entice sought-after players to sign for them instead of a rival (see the Hull v HMRC Decision at paragraphs 51-53).
In December 2010 the Premier League met with HMRC in order to try to find a workable solution to this issue on behalf of its members. A settlement proposal was formulated in relation to prior years' image rights payments, using as its basis the broad fact patterns which had emerged during the individual club enquiries. All of the clubs into which enquiries were opened ultimately settled on the proposed terms with the exception of Hull City (see the Hull v HMRC Decision at paragraph 52).
The Facts in Hull's case
Having recently been promoted to the Premier League for the first time in its history, Hull City signed8 former Brazilian international, Geovanni, in July 2008 on a free transfer, following his release by his previous club Manchester City at the end of the 2007/08 season. Four months after the signing, Hull entered into a separate "Image Rights Agreement" in respect of Geovanni's overseas image rights with Joniere Ltd, a service company registered in the BVI. In the period December 2008 to July 2010, Hull paid Joniere a total of £440,800, purportedly under the terms of two such "image rights" agreements.
In August 2011, HMRC opened an image rights enquiry in relation to Hull. In circumstances in which Geovanni was no longer UK resident, was not UK domiciled, and had by then reprised his playing career in Brazil, no enquiry was opened into his individual tax affairs. Following an 18-month enquiry, on 20 February 2013 HMRC issued Regulation 80 Determinations9 against Hull in relation to unpaid PAYE and Section 8 Decisions in relation to unpaid NICs10 in respect of the tax years 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/1111 totalling approximately £250,000 in unpaid income tax and NI contributions. Following an HMRC internal review which upheld the Determinations and Decisions on 1 April 2015, Hull notified a statutory appeal to the FTT in April 2015.
The Parties' Contentions
Hull contended that the Image Rights Agreements were, per Sports Club, genuine agreements which required payments to be made to Joniere in respect of Geovanni's image rights. It argued that in the absence of any argument posited by HMRC that the agreements were sham, there was no basis to characterise the payments made pursuant to them as earnings.
HMRC contended that it was not necessary to advance a case of sham. Relying on the approach set out by the Supreme Court in the cases of UBS and Deutsche Bank v HMRC12 and RFC 2012 Plc (in liquidation) (formerly Rangers Football Club Plc) v Advocate General for Scotland13 HMRC argued that taking all the circumstances into account and viewing the payments realistically, they represented earnings of Geovanni and not payments for image rights at all. Accordingly, Hull was liable to account for tax and national insurance in respect of them pursuant to Part 2 of the Income Tax (Employment and Pensions) Act 2003.
The Findings and Decision
The FTT agreed with HMRC's submission that it was necessary to look at the substance of the sums paid, not their form, in order to determine whether, realistically viewed, the payments were a reward for Geovanni's past, present or future services as a footballer (i.e. "earnings") or whether they were in fact consideration for the licensing of his overseas image rights (paragraph 35).
The Tribunal also agreed that it was not necessary to find that the agreements were a sham or pretence in order for HMRC's case to succeed, nor was it necessary for it to deploy the Autoclenz14 approach whereby a Tribunal may disregard or "look behind" written terms in an agreement which do not genuinely reflect the true intentions of the parties to that agreement (paragraph 47).
In concluding that the payments, viewed realistically, were earnings, the Tribunal made the following notable findings of fact:
Whilst it is not just players in the "elite group of recognisable sportspeople" who have image rights with an overseas commercial value, what makes a player sufficiently recognisable for their image rights to be valuable will include: their talent; the league in which they play; the team for which they play and possibly other personal attributes (such as their nationality) (paragraph 118).
Clubs who intend to acquire and exploit players' image rights would be well advised to keep negotiation of that agreement separate to the salary negotiation and to ensure that the valuation of image rights is documented by reference to a business case for the initial acquisition, together with analysis monitoring the effectiveness of the exploitation of the rights over the period of the agreement (paragraph 53(5)).
Hull did not, at the time, have the experience, resources or ability to exploit the commercial opportunities associated with players' overseas image rights. The club's two principal sponsors were based in Hull and yet the domestic market was, notably, not covered by the image rights agreements (paragraph 53(6)).
No due diligence had been carried out by Hull in relation to Joniere and there was no evidence that the Club had ever taken steps to ascertain whether or not Joniere actually owned Geovanni's image rights (paragraph 72). In the circumstances, nobody at the club could reasonably have believed at the time that Geovanni's overseas image rights had any commercial value (paragraph 123).
Geovanni's basic wage at Hull under his playing contract was £748,800 and the annual "image rights" payment of £187,200 was exactly 25% of that sum. However, there was no reliable evidence at all as to how the parties had arrived at quantum of the annual image rights payment and no valuation advice had been sought or received by Hull at the time (paragraph 86).
Viewing the facts realistically, the Tribunal found that the reason that Hull took no steps to exploit Geovanni's overseas image rights was because it never had any clear intention, plan or real interest in commercially exploiting those rights (paragraph 90), in particular, the Tribunal held (at paragraph 128):
There was no reliable evidence as to how Hull had arrived at the quantum of the annual image rights payments.
Hull never obtained a valuation or opinion as to the value of Geovanni's overseas image rights in 2008 or 2009.
Hull offered to increase the sum payable for Geovanni's image rights in 2009 without any contractual obligation to do so and as part of negotiations intended to secure the player's services as a footballer for a further year.
Hull did not have the resources to exploit Geovanni's overseas image rights even if there had been a market to do so.
Geovanni's overseas image rights were never in fact commercially exploited, before, during or after his period at the club.
No one at the club had ever addressed their minds to whether it was realistic to consider that the club could commercially exploit Geovanni's overseas image rights.
The payments made in purported connection with overseas image rights were in fact made in order to encourage Geovanni initially to enter into – and then to extend – his playing contract with Hull. In short, they were a reward for his services as a footballer and formed part of his earnings (paragraph 100).
The Hull decision is the first time that the FTT has considered the taxation of payments purportedly made in connection with a footballer's image rights since 2000 (in Sports Club) and it should be of widespread interest and application to clubs, players, agents and advisors in the football industry in connection with the negotiation of image rights contracts.
It is also likely to result in HMRC scrutinising afresh the use of image rights agreements in the sports and entertainment sectors, with particular scrutiny on whether there is sufficient evidence of commerciality where these agreements are used.
Evidence of commerciality will come in many forms, but might include, (among other things):
Documented consideration of the justification for the use of image rights agreements at board level.
The acquisition of independent and specialist valuation advice prior to entering into such agreements.
Proper enquiry into whether an individual has actually established an image rights company in an appropriate jurisdiction and has legally assigned their image rights to the company.
Evidence of negotiations between a club and an image rights company in relation to the value of the image rights. This should be conducted separately to the negotiation of the terms of the playing contract.
The creation and ongoing review of specific business plans detailing anticipated revenue generation and outlining the types of promotional opportunities in which the individual might be utilised, and in which territories.
The compilation of detailed schedules setting out the number, type and frequency of events which the individual might have to attend pursuant to the image rights agreement.
Contractual clauses suspending payments in prescribed circumstances (e.g. in the case of a footballer going out on loan to another club).
Of course, at the conclusion of its contractual term, clubs would be well-advised to undertake a review of the arrangements both in order to discern whether or not they have actually received value for money and also to inform future image rights negotiations. An annual report might be produced in order for the board to review the return on such contracts.
Finally, given the danger that a "global" negotiation might suggest that an "image rights" payment was in fact part of an overall employment package and/or an inducement to extend a playing contract, parties would be well-advised to consider a contractual term for an image rights agreement which is not co-terminus with the length of the playing contract or contract of employment. A 12 month agreement, renewable only on satisfaction upon annual review that the agreement has been fruitful, is likely to be persuasive evidence that the payments, viewed realistically, were genuinely made in consideration for the right commercially to exploit a player's image rights, and were not earnings.
The article is based upon an original piece by the authors that is available to view here15. Akash Nawbatt QC and Sebastian Purnell appeared on behalf of the successful Respondent, instructed by the General Counsel and Solicitor to HMRC.
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Akash Nawbatt QC's principal areas of practice are Tax and Employment law. He is instructed in complex and high value litigation, and has appeared before the Employment and Tax Tribunals, the High Court, Court of Appeal, House of Lords and the Supreme Court. He is ranked as a leading silk for Tax and Employment by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, and is described as "A fearsome cross-examiner," who "really gets to grips with the detail of a case". To follow Akash on Twitter (@AkashNawbatt) click here, and on LinkedIn, click here.
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Sebastian Purnell is ranked in the legal directories in all three of his principal practice areas (Employment, Tax and Sport). He has appeared before the Employment and Tax Tribunals, Sports disciplinary tribunals, High Court and Court of Appeal in a broad range of statutory appeals, disciplinary proceedings and judicial review proceedings. Seb is ranked as a leading junior in Employment by Who's Who Legal and a leading junior in Tax and Sport by Legal 500 which describes him as "thorough, calm and creative, with excellent experience in complex sports tax cases" To follow Seb on LinkedIn, click here.


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Cleaning up the Cove
Date: 01-Feb-18
Author: Billy Pringle
A group of volunteers is recovering hundreds of drinking straws from Manly Cove to raise awareness of single-use plastic pollution.
After a colleague found more than 600 straws during two short snorkels in the Cove, diving instructor Harriet Spark has invited volunteers to take part in a new underwater clean-up project dubbed 'Operation Straw'.
The cylindrical shape of straws gives them a rigidity and strength that belies their small size. As a result, they are mistaken for food by marine animals and can also cause internal injury and suffocation to creatures that ingest them.
Ms Spark, who is also involved in the local environmental group Sustainable Organisations of Manly (SO Manly), is encouraging participants to collect straws and record their colour to give an indication of where they have come from.
"One of the big offenders is the McDonald's straws; we find a lot of them" Ms Spark said.
"The data is the most important part of it because if we continue to clean the beaches and don't record what we find, it's hard to drive change. But if we record what we find, we can make a big difference" she said.
'Operation straw' has already collected more than 1,200 straws from the Cove - enough to stretch the length of three Olympic swimming pools - and will continue to hold weekly STRAWkle sessions on Saturdays until the end of February.
"The majority of the discarded straws originated from nearby, but could also be washing in from the greater Sydney Harbour area" Ms Spark said.
While Manly has a good history of clean-up projects, plastic pollution remains a serious issue.
Richard Nicholls has run a diving shop in the area for 25 years and has partnered with volunteers to reduce plastic waste in the cove.
Despite having a close involvement in underwater clean-up initiatives throughout his career, Mr Nicholls has seen little reduction in levels of plastic pollution.
"We pretty much get 1000 Kilograms a year from one spot in Manly Cove" he said.
"It's sad in a way. We always hoped that the amount would drop and for a while we thought it was dropping, but all that was happening was that we were getting more efficient at picking up rubbish from that spot. So we just widened our search area a little bit and basically produced the same results."
After years of witnessing the pollution up close, Mr Nicholls urged all plastic users including manufacturers, businesses and consumers to do their part for the environment.
"The most important thing is try and reduce the amount of plastic waste full-stop."
While clean-up efforts are crucial, it is important to go beyond treating symptoms, which is why projects like 'Operation Straw' are increasingly focused on behaviour change.
Ms Spark plans to use the data from the project to encourage businesses to think about the way they dispense straws, or even to eliminate their use completely.
"Even just putting straws behind the counter and having some signage explaining 'we only give out straws when asked' - that reduces straws hugely" she said.
"Just making a few changes can make a big impact".
Positive Actions
- If you live around Manly, register to join in on 'Operation Straw's weekly 'STRAWkle sessions' every Saturday until the end of February, or get involved as a business
- Avoid taking straws where possible, and ask hospitality staff to serve your drink without a straw
- When you visit the beach or local waterways, Take3 for the sea
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A New York state judge on Thursday made no immediate ruling on a group of banks' request to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to force them to fund the $20 billion leveraged buyout of Clear Channel Communications .
After hearing an hour of oral arguments, New York State Supreme Court Judge Helen Freedman did not indicate when she would rule on the request. A May 5 trial date in the case may be delayed, the judge said.
"Don't look too forward to May 5," she said. "I might have to extend it a few days after."
Private equity firms Thomas H. Lee Partners and Bain Capital Partners sued the banks -- Citigroup, Morgan Stanley,Credit Suisse Group, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Deutsche Bank, and Wachovia -- to force them to fund the buyout of Clear Channel.
The banks are accused of balking at providing financing after credit markets deteriorated last year.


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Disclosure have postponed tomorrow's Birmingham O2 Academy show (November 27) until March 4, citing illness as the reason for cancellation.
A statement issued by the band's press officer reads as follows:
"Unfortunately due to illness; Disclosure have had to postpone their Birmingham O2 Academy show tomorrow (Wednesday 27th November). The show will now take place Tuesday 4th March as part of their next run of UK shows. All original tickets remain valid."
The announcement comes near the end of an 11-date UK tour which is due to culminate in two sold out dates at London's Brixton Academy on Thursday (November 28) and Friday (November 29). At this time, these dates are still scheduled to go ahead as planned.
The rescheduled March show is due to be added to a short UK tour, which will see the Mercury Prize-nominated Lawrence brothers headline three huge gigs at Edinburgh Corn Exchange (March 5), Manchester Apollo (6) and London's Alexandra Palace (8).
Disclosure also recently unveiled a collaboration with Chic frontman Nile Rodgers entitled 'Together'. The track also features singer Sam Smith, who appeared on Disclosure single 'Latch', and songwriter Jimmy Naples. A statement issued from the collaborators at the time of release stated simply: "This is the product of a day in Timber St Studios with Disclosure, Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes and Nile Rodgers. Hope you enjoy!"
Disclosure will now play:
London O2 Academy Brixton Academy (November 28)
London O2 Academy Brixton Academy (29)
Birmingham O2 Academy (March 4)
Edinburgh Corn Exchange (5)
Manchester Apollo (6)
London Alexandra Palace (8)
To check the availability of Disclosure tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/TICKETS now, or call 0844 858 6765


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Nevada Single Leaf Pinyon
More Information:
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- Map of Growers
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As a tree with much historical significance, the Single Leaf Pinyon is the appropriate choice for the official state tree of Nevada. Bearing nuts with extremely large shells, the edible component of this US native is about the size of an olive pit. The nuts have a rich fruity flavor, which is bolder than most pine nuts found in stores. Single Leaf Pinyons grow on the dry mountain slopes of Nevada, eastern California, and Utah, and are characteristic of mid-elevation habitats in the Great Basin Desert.
The Pinyon pine nut is of great cultural and gastronomic importance to the American Indians of the Great Basin region. Originally, the harvest of the Pinyon began in late summer or early fall. An elongated harvesting pole was used to knock the green pine cones off of the trees; the cones were then tapped upon a small flat anvil stone to release the seeds. The nuts are edible in their raw form, but for easier storage were mostly ground into a mush or gruel and eaten like oatmeal. When mixed with cold water, the meal would turn into a cold soup. During extremely cold times of the year, the pinyon mixture was frozen outside an eaten like ice cream. Pinyon nuts played a very important role in the Southwest American Indian diet, as the nuts are both high in fats and carbohydrates (a rarity among most seeds and fruits).
Unfortunately, today the preparation and harvesting traditions of the Pinyon pine nut are narrow.
Goods From The WoodsSalem , MO
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The WJHwatch intangible elements are Jewish practices, representations, expressions, knowledge and skills that are in urgent need of safeguarding. The watch list is intended to increase international awareness of the threats.
The WJHwatch promotes the preservation of Jewish heritage elements by working as a gateway between the public and heritage funds globally. By working with local Jewish associations, tourism industries and heritage organizations, the WJHwatch promotes Jewish heritage promotes awareness to those elements in need of safeguarding.
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- Other(s)
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Few years ago, I took a bunch of photos of downtown Denver with my cell phone - an old Nexus 5 - and they came out way better than I expected.
I decided that I should probably shoot them with my real camera as well, and I did so - back in 2014. I completely forgot to edit them, and I fixed that error tonight.
Here is a link for the album:
Here are a few examples. I have to get my ass down there once we have some clouds in the sky, and repeat this with some ND filters and longer exposure.


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Sharon Tate's engagement ring has fetched more than $21,000 (£13,125) at a New York auction.
The gold ruby ring Roman Polanski allegedly gave Tate after proposing to the star in 1967 recently went under the hammer, with auction bosses behind the Gotta Have Rock and Roll pop culture memorabilia sale claiming Tate was wearing the piece when she was killed by Charles Manson and his followers in 1969.
The authenticity of the ring was later called into question by Tate's sister Debra, who refuted the claims and insisted her sibling wasn't wearing any jewellery at the time of her murder as her fingers had swollen during pregnancy, but auction house officials ultimately produced a letter signed by director Polanski to back up the claim.
And now the piece has been sold to a mystery bidder for $21,260 (£13,288) - well over the $10,000 (£6,250) starting bid, according to Tmz.com.
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Love these picks - especially those sandals! I think I NEED them for my holiday too ;)ReplyDelete
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Severn Trent Water Ltd. is a widely known company that specializes both in water supply and water management. It also focuses on wastewater disposal and treatment matters. The company caters to the needs of customers located all throughout the United Kingdom. Severn Trent has customers in the East Midlands, Wales, Bristol and beyond. It accommodates more than eight million individuals in the nation. The firm has been in operation since 1977. Its roots are in Birmingham. Severn Trent's company name is a tribute to a couple of the biggest rivers in the United Kingdom. These are the Trent and the Severn.
Clean, Safe Water: The Severn Trent Way
The main goal at Severn Trent is simple and basic. It's to offer all customers first-rate water that's 100 percent suitable and safe to consume. The dedicated Severn and Trent team begins with rainwater and then slowly but surely turns it into drinking water that's pure and that promotes good health. The company constantly works on enhancing its water treatment practices. It also focuses on maintaining underground water, reservoirs and rivers that are totally devoid of pollution. It concentrates on maintaining water and pipes that are totally meticulous. Water discoloration is a big area of concern for the people who work for Severn Trent. Deposits such as iron tend to accumulate in H20 mains with the passing of time. Although these deposits are innocuous, they can lead to noticeable discoloration. Severn Trent aims to keep water discoloration at bay by concentrating on frequent water pipe cleaning.
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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Discoverer Hoping to Preserve Class of 1940 Reunion Papers
Written on January 30, 2018 at 5:20 pm, by cfeeney
Records from the Memphis High School Class of 1940's 50 year class reunion were recently recovered during an estate clean-up and the founder is hoping the history can be preserved for the classmates and their families. Tim Current recently unearthed the find, a 20-page booklet, when doing some cleaning at the former Phillips Conveyer building, […]
Farm Bureau Encourages Celebration of Agriculture During Thank a Farmer Week
Written on January 30, 2018 at 5:12 pm, by cfeeney
Where would we be without farmers? Those hard working individuals that care for the land and animals provide us with food, clothing, entertainment, medicine, shelter, transportation and much more! Missouri Farm Bureau and County Farm Bureau's across the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture, February 4-10, during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a […]
Fresh Air
Written on January 30, 2018 at 4:30 pm, by Sandra Ebeling
It is nice this week to be able to go out and get a breath of fresh air. As I write this today, the temperature is 50 degrees and the wind is calm. Perfect to get outside. The birds have made their way to the thicket and the feeder is quiet this morning. I imagine […]
Written on January 30, 2018 at 4:27 pm, by cfeeney
Cody and Erin Protsman of Kahoka are the parents of a son, Dawson Michel Protsman, born January 23, 2018 at 5:22 a.m. at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis. Dawson weighed 5 lbs 2 oz and was 18 inches long. He is welcomed home by a brother, Daxton.
SCR-I School Menus
Written on January 30, 2018 at 4:06 pm, by cfeeney
Breakfast Thursday, February 1 – Breakfast Burrito, Choice of Cereal, Toast/Jelly, Orange Wedge/Grapes, Juice/Milk Friday, February 2 – Sausage/Gravy/Biscuits, Choice of Cereal, Blueberry Muffin, Banana, Juice/Milk Monday, February 5 – Scrambled Eggs, Choice of Cereal, Hash Browns, Toast/Jelly, Grapes, Juice/Milk Tuesday, February 6 – Breakfast Pizza, Choice of Cereal, Toast/Jelly, Applesauce, Juice/Milk Wednesday, February 7 […]
Scotland County Senior Nutrition Center
Written on January 30, 2018 at 4:06 pm, by cfeeney
MENU Thursday, February 1 – Tetrazzini Casserole, Lettuce Salad, Pinto Beans, Pineapple, Bread, Oatmeal Cookie Friday, February 2 – Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Buttered Corn, Marinated Carrots, Bread, Coconut Crème Pie Monday, February 5 – Creamed Chicken/Biscuit, Mixed Vegetables, Buttered Beets, Mandarin Oranges, Cookie Tuesday, February 6 – Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Broccoli, Applesauce, […]
Written on January 30, 2018 at 3:43 pm, by cfeeney
Virginia Faye Kennedy, 76, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, in the Emergency Room at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Earlton, Kansas, on October 27, 1941, to Lawrence Samuel and Ruby Viola (Crowel) McCoy, the middle child of seven. Virginia grew up in Chanute, Kansas and attended Chanute […]
Scotland County Routs Rams 71-37
Written on January 30, 2018 at 3:38 pm, by cfeeney
Schuyler County hung around in the first quarter Tuesday night in Memphis, but Scotland County turned on the jets in the final three quarters to post the easy 71-37 victory. The Tigers got off to a good start on offense as Lane Pence connected on a three-pointer and Jared Dunn scored on the fast break. […]
Tigers Lead Wire to Wire in 49-43 Win Over Marceline
Written on January 30, 2018 at 3:34 pm, by cfeeney
Scotland County never trailed on Thursday night, holding on despite some late offensive struggles, to top Marceline 49-43 for the Lewis & Clark Conference victory. Stephen Terrill gave the Tigers the lead for good when he scored the contest's opening basket in the paint. Will Fromm sank a three-pointer and Matthew Woods had five points […]
Marceline Runs Past Lady Tigers in Second Half for 55-47 Win
Written on January 30, 2018 at 3:26 pm, by cfeeney
A dominating first-half performance was all for not on Thursday night as Scotland County let a critical conference contest slip away late as Marceline used a series of runs to rally for a 55-47 Lewis & Clark Conference victory in Memphis. SCR-I built a 14-6 lead in the first period as Katie Feeney and Ashleigh […]


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Sam Crescent is the Queen of BBW romance and when this contemporary romance easily proves it. My favorite stories are those with curvy heroines and Charity is a lovely, larger lady. But it isn't who she is, it is simply a portion of who she is and I liked that her size didn't have a staring role in the story. For me this author rides the fine line between light and dark giving me just enough viciousness to keep me on the edge but balances it with some hot passion and some sweet romance.
Dwayne Carson is an enigma. He has no qualms killing but he is so gentle with Charity. He doesn't treat her like a broken victim, nor does he treat her like a child. He sees her for who she is. I enjoyed how mature Charity was. Even though she had been a victim she did not need my pity as she was handling herself quite well. I appreciated the fact that she knew everything about him, his past, his actions, his appetites and his family. I loved catching up with some fabulous characters I'd met in previous stories. If you love dark, Alpha men and the women who keep them from going too feral this is a must read.
The Story: Dwayne Carson isn't a man you want coming for you but when Charity is abducted he's the one who saves her. He's a dangerous man but no else makes Charity feel safer but can life with a crime lord be her future?
If Dwayne Carson comes for you, you'll wish for death long before he will let you find it. No one can match him. He has more kills than any other Carson, including his father and uncles. He is your worst nightmare—but when an eighteen-year-old girl is abducted, Dwayne agrees to save her for a price.
Charity has never been so afraid in her life. Being taken, threatened, beaten, nearly broken, she doesn't believe anyone will come for her. But someone does. One man saves her from her captors, and she'll never forget him. But now she's back in her old world, expected to carry on as if nothing ever happened.
The only person who makes her feel normal is Dwayne. He's back in her life now, and she can't stay away. She should be terrified of him, but he's the only one that makes her feel safe, the only person in the world she trusts. But a crime lord always has enemies, and his life is a dangerous one. Is there room in it for Charity?
Can these two people find a love that will last forever?


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Sedrick holds a three year National Diploma as well as a BTech Degree in the Human Resources Management. He has almost 19 years' experience in the mentioned field. He has worked in various Government Departments and in his last Public Service position he was Deputy Director: Human Resources Administration in the Department of Postal and Telecommunications, previously known as the Department of Communication. During his employ in the Public Servants Association he negotiated in various departmental bargaining structures as well as in the PSCBC. Sedrick is currently in the employ of ZA Central Registry as a Human Resources Manager.


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Archive for April 2013 | Monthly archive page
I have a secret to spill. Sometimes (ok, a lot of the time), I love spending my free time by myself. I will explore the city on my bike, read a book next to the river, or sit in a cafe for hours with only a pen and paper for company. You may have guessed it: I am an introvert.
There's been somewhat of an introvert 'revolution' in our country – probably the most quiet and peaceful revolution of our time. Scientists are realizing just how many people identify themselves as introverts, or have introverted characteristics: a whopping 50% of the US population. Recently, articles and books have been popping up all over to help introverts (and others) understand the circumstances that seem to favor extroverts.
Why is this important for your career? Living in D.C., networking is essential. But it can be scary, especially for an introvert.
The good news is that there are a lot of resources to help you and make networking easier. There are many things you can do before your next networking event, during the event, and afterwards to get the most out of networking. If you want to breeze through your next event, try some of these tips!
Before The Event
1. Know what you want to get out of it.
Networking isn't always about finding a job. Are you looking for a new mentor? Information on how to break into a certain industry? Hoping to tell people about an upcoming event of yours? Recruiting for volunteers? Make sure you have answers to these questions – know your goal.
2. Do your homework.
Is there going to be a specific person at this event you want to know? If you know what sort of crowd will be there, you can at least have an idea. Research your industry of interest beforehand. If you have trouble with small talk, maybe even come up with some compelling conversation-starters beforehand.
3. Prepare.
If there's one place to put an elevator speech – a 20 to 30 second long pitch about your assets and goals – to work, it's at a networking event. Practice this beforehand.
During The Event
4. Take Initiative
Don't be afraid to be the first one to walk up to someone with an outstretched hand, or enter a conversation and introduce yourself. Be the first to offer help when it is needed. Playing the active role will make you seem confident, even if you aren't feeling that way.
5. Use their name
Everyone likes to hear their name! If you repeat someone's name, not only does it help you remember, but it gives that person a little boost of happiness. Try to repeat their name when they first introduce themselves, and throughout the conversation as well.
6. Learn to listen
Ask open-ended questions about the other person. Really listen to what they are saying, with all of your focus. This lets the other person know you value what they are saying.
7. Be personal, be genuine
Being genuine goes hand in hand with listening. Talk to people you really want to know about, and tell them something real about yourself, too.
After The Event
8. Take notes
As soon as you get home, it's a great idea to write down everything you remember. On each business card you receive, you can write notes about who gave them to you. Did you learn about a new event? An insight to your industry? A way to learn a new skill? Write them down, before you forget!
9. Say thank you, follow up
The networking event is just the beginning. If you want to form a relationship with someone new, it's important to follow up right away. Send thank-you notes – you could even be personal and write a card! Schedule a follow up meeting if you'd like to continue the conversation.
10. Practice!
There are networking opportunities all the time in this city for networking. The best way to get comfortable with networking is to just do it! What's more, DC EcoWomen are giving you the perfect opportunity to flex those networking muscles – at our post-conference happy hour!
Maybe you'll leave your next event with 100 connections, or maybe just one or two really great contacts. Hopefully, you will form a meaningful relationship with someone, or learn something truly valuable.
It's comforting to know that about half of the people at your next networking event are introverts. But with help, and with practice, networking can be easy – and fun! So give it a shot: on May 18th, come to our networking happy hour and say hello. Even if it doesn't land your dream job, you'll get to enjoy the night with delicious appetizers, drinks, and genuine company.
Hope to see you there!
Rethinking Recycling : EcoHour Recap
When we think of recycling, we generally think of the plastic bottles and aluminum cans thrown into plastic bins and set out to be collected. There is a feeling of accomplishment in sending in eighteen wine bottles – even if those bottles will just be purchased again in the following months. However, there is an entire world of recycling that exists beyond milk jugs and aluminum cans. At April's EcoHour, the EcoWomen were lucky enough to learn about some of them.
In honor of Earth day, DC EcoWomen's April's EcoHour focused on a few unconventional forms of recycling. We had two great (and not to mention hilarious!) speakers from two very different but equally great causes giving us a glimpse at recycling from for-profit and non-profit sectors.
Elizabeth Wilmot, founder and president of e-recycling company TurtleWings/Data Killers shared her entrepreneurial story. Jessica Weiss, founder and executive director J of the non-profit growingSOUL, shared her story: how a woman with a truck and a vision can change the way a community sees food waste.
Jessica Weiss – growingSOUL
Jessica, a California transplant, is a small woman with an enviable amount of energy. The passion she has for her work radiates throughout the room, inspiring even the most eco-challenged individuals. With degrees in English Literature and Education, her interest and work in food recycling may seem a bit unconventional. Her journey into food waste and composting began with her experience reading the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle A Year of Food Life. She started to see food differently and wanted to work towards finding ways for everyone to have access to food – good, real food (no Cheetos and Diet Coke here).
Jessica explained how she began to act on her goal by jumping in her pickup truck and visiting restaurants, asking if they were interested in composting. While this may seem like a bold approach, it's right in line with one of Jessica's best pieces of advice for success: Do not be afraid of looking like an idiot.
She also believes, "A rind is a terrible thing to waste," which is why she takes extra food from food banks and delivers it to farmers to use as animal feed. One of Jessica's greatest successes is working with Chipotle restaurants on composting its waste and taking Chipotle's used vegetable oil to power the Veggie Mobile, a truck that runs almost exclusively on used vegetable oil.
Elizabeth Wilmot – TurtleWings
The road to following your dreams is not always easy or clear. As Elizabeth Wilmot says, there is never a good time to start a business, you just have to do it. The TurtleWings founder and president may look quiet and demure, but inside is an inspiring, determined woman with an incredible sense of humor.
Elizabeth was inspired to create her electronics recycling business while she was trying to get rid of an old laptop and found there weren't many options for recycling electronics. She left her cushy marketing job at Citigroup to start TurtleWings with little more than the determination that this was a problem that needed a solution.
The Duke grad created a business plan for TurtleWings, outlining her vision and the exact road she would take to being profitable in the first year. She quickly realized that the shiny business plan she created was great in theory, but more useful as a coaster than a playbook for success. When she began her business she admitted that she didn't even know what a hard drive was, other than it existed. It was a series of trial and error and a lot of learning experiences for the single parent.
Her goal of being profitable by the first year didn't happen, nor by the second. She finally succeeded by the third, right about the time where her initial funding (supplied by herself) ran out. The pride that she felt when TurtleWings made its first million could be felt by the entire room.
Through Elizabeth's path to success she has also stood by her principles. She only recycles products in the United States – the electronics collected by TurtleWings will never be shipped overseas or discarded improperly. Elizabeth knows exactly where parts are shipped and what happens to them once they get there.
Listening to Jess and Elizabeth about their respective recycling and entrepreneurial experiences was inspiring and educational. The EcoWomen members in attendance were engaged and had a never-ending series of questions after the session. Attendees also praised the different viewpoints and their presentation. We hope Jess and Elizabeth never stop working for the planet – but if they do, I think they both have a career in comedy.
This post was written by DC EcoWomen Board Member Lauren Rosco
Guest Post by Catherine Plume
Today is the 44th celebration of our environment and our planet – Earth Day. Now, with climate change hitting hard, we need to make sustainable choices more than ever. Chances are that by now, you're a vigilant recycler, ensuring that you, your family, and/or housemates put all "allowables" in the bin. But after you've mastered the art of the recycling bin, what's next? Have you ever looked at your plastic footprint?
First, it's important to understand why plastics are so bad. In a nutshell, there are a host of chemicals in plastics, and their impact on the environment and on human health is not looking good. Plastics take a very long time to decompose, creating waste that lingers and/or is ingested by wildlife. While most plastics are recyclable, it's often cheaper (in short-term financial terms) to produce new plastic than to make products out of second-hand plastic. And most of the secondary products are not themselves recyclable – recycling a plastic water bottle only prolongs how long it takes to reach the landfill. Bottom line: throwing your plastics into your recycle bin is not enough. So, what to do? How about reducing the amount of plastics you consume in the first place?
Buy products that have no – or less – plastic packaging. You can buy peanut butter, catsup, mustard, etc in glass jars. Pasta in a 100% paper package is just as good, if not better than pasta in a package with the little plastic window on it.
Use glass containers for storing and microwaving your leftovers. Save your glass jars and reuse them for storing leftovers. Just remember, NEVER MICROWAVE PLASTIC!
Don't buy or drink water in plastic bottles. If the folks who work at on water quality at EPA drink DC water out of the tap, you can too! Get a stainless steel water bottle and fill it up!
Reuse those plastic vegetable bags. In DC, we're all about bringing our own bags to the store. Take the next step and clean and reuse your vegetable bags! Buy in bulk as you can!
Make your own shampoo! This isn't for everyone, but about 6 months ago, I gave up shampoo for water mixed with baking soda. I use white vinegar as a rinse. It took my hair a few weeks to learn how to make its own oil again, but now my hair is as soft, if not softer,than when I used commercial shampoo. Google "NO POO" and you'll find a ton of information and testimonials. I also use baking soda as toothpaste. As an added benefit, my job requires considerable travel, and using baking soda has reduced TSA issues. I'm so glad I made this change!
Use baking soda and white vinegar as your primary cleaning products (just don't combine them in a container!). Instead of throwing out your empty (plastic) squirt bottles, reuse them to make your own environmentally friendly cleaning products. There are tons of recipes on the web!
Use astringent to clean your face? Make your own! Basil, vinegar and lemon juice make good options – and they go soft on your pocketbook as well as the environment.
Make your own food! I'm a big consumer of plain yogurt, so my recycling bin was loaded with large plastic yogurt containers. Then, a friend gave me a yogurt recipe that involves milk, a crock pot and a bit of yogurt to get the process going. EASY! By making my own yogurt, I've reduced by plastic consumption by some 50 large yogurt containers per year. I store it in a crock that I found at Value Village. Now, I'm making my own hummus, tapenade, granola and raita, and I'm looking forward to expanding my repertoire. AND, I'm saving money and making better food than what I can buy in the store – all while reducing my plastic consumption.
About two years ago, while doing research for my blog (www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com), I came across Beth Terry's My Plastic Free Life blog. Her book, Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too, was entertaining and easy to read, and gave me some great ideas for reducing my plastic footprint. Check it out!
And, when you think about Earth Day, recognize that you're not going to save the world on your own. The carbon footprint I accumulate through my work travel every year is embarrassing, and I still buy frappuccinos in plastic cups even though I (really, really) mean to bring my own. I still have plenty of plastic in my life, but at least I'm thinking about what I do buy, and the impact of what I'm buying on the environment. That's a start right there!
Catherine Plume is the blogger for the DCRecycler.
Sustainable Style in DC: My Fair Vanity
The following is a guest post by Rachel Mlinarchik of My Fair Vanity
A Guide to DC's #1 Second-hand Style Source
The last time I visited with you, I shared a few eco-friendly options for the office. Today I'm going to sing the praises of one of our local area consignment super-stars. After all, purchasing (and selling my own) lightly-used clothing is my favorite way to:
- Trade my rarely worn items for cash to buy clothing I will wear.
- Build quality items into my wardrobe from labels I couldn't normally afford, thereby avoiding disposable, fast fashion that won't last.
- Reuse and recycle, keeping perfectly good clothing and accessories out of landfills and inside my closet—or yours!
Refinery29 has already done a thorough accounting of awesome consignment stores in the DC metro area, so I'm going to focus on what I consider to be the best of the best: Secondi.
I would estimate that more than 50% of my regularly worn clothing and accessories were purchased from Secondi. I can say this with some confidence because, looking back through a gallery of my outfit posts, it's difficult to find an outfit that doesn't include at least one item from my favorite local store, whether it's a bangle, a coat, or a blouse.
Below, I've put together just a few examples of the ever-growing Secondi collection I have amassed over the years. Every single item I've listed is from Secondi:
As you can see, Secondi has me well-equipped for all four seasons, but I made sure to stop in yesterday evening right before closing time to scope out the latest spring treasures on offer for my favorite eco women:
Perfect for a summer wedding or a hot date, these Marc Jacobs sandals are in mint condition.
Tangerine Manolo heels and fuschia Talbots flats are perfect for spring.
A well-cut trench is a key staple for April and summer showers.
These cheery pencil skirts are from JCrew, Tory Burch, Cynthia Rowley and Leifsdottir.
What impresses me most about Secondi is the range of price points they carry and the keen editorial eye of their staff. Any one of the clutches pictured above may be priced at $15, but those who are looking for more of an investment piece can snap up a structured, tomato red Michael Kors bag.
I don't know about you, but I'm going to head back in tomorrow to pick up a few things. Consider this your fair warning that the good stuff at Secondi goes fast, so if you see something that catches your eye, get thee there today!
To continue with me on my quest for personal style that is kind to the earth and the people on it, I hope you'll visit with me now and again at My Fair Vanity, or better yet, I hope to see you in person at the DC EcoWomen conference in May. I've reserved my spot…have you?
In the workplace, certain things about your body language come as second-nature. If you're tired during a meeting, you might slouch in your chair. Maybe you get distracted while someone is talking to you, so you glance around the room. Without even realizing, you touch your neck for comfort in a stressful situation.
Body language is surprisingly important in the workplace. The way you move and act may have unintended impacts on how others perceive you, and how you perceive yourself. Body language can make the difference between getting that extra raise or getting stuck on the bottom. Body language can affect the job experience in ways that you might not expect.
Many situations arise in which you have to prove yourself and show your worth – these are the situations where the importance of body language comes into play.
Here are some "do"s and "don't"s for body language in the workplace:
Get into positions of insecurity. Certain mannerisms can give off an air of nervousness or uncertainty. People respond to confidence and determination in the workplace.
- Touching one's neck is often subconscious reaction to stress.
- Keeping ankles crossed is also a sign of restraint or discomfort.
- Having your arms crossed can show you are holding something back.
- Slouching too deep into your seat is also a bad idea.
In general, any manner of curling or folding into yourself shows insecurity.
Take a position of dominance. This can take many forms – in general, you want to lengthen your posture and widen your stance.
- Sit with your arm propped up on the chair next to you.
- Keep your ankles side by side instead of crossed.
- Keep your arms open when engaging with someone to show you are open
- Lean forward to express interest.
- Make eye contact, especially during a handshake.
If you're having a hard time figuring out your "dominance" stand, just think of Wonder Woman. How would she pose? How would she handle the situation?
Even before a stressful situation, body language may even be more important – including when nobody's watching. Amy Cuddy's research, profiled in a TedTalk, shows that getting into a position of power and dominance, even for two minutes, can change your hormone balance, and have a positive impact on how you handle stress. Likewise, being in a position of confinement can negatively impact your hormones, and possibly worsen the outcome of a negotiation.
If you have an office with a closed door, Cuddy even suggests standing up on your chair or desk (if it's safe, of course!) for an extra power-stance boost. This is not a suggestion to stand on your desk during a job interview! But beforehand, and in the privacy of your own office, it doesn't hurt to feel like you're on top of the world.
It's time for Ecowomen to become Wonder Women – or EcoWonder Women!
Do you want to learn more about how to become a EcoWonder Woman, and advance your career? Join us at the First Annual EcoWomen Conference: I'm Here, What's Next? Building a Sustainble Career!
Escape and Be Free in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C., the city of young professionals and fast politics, is one of the hardest working cities in our country. And as an environmentalist, it can be particularly easy to get disenchanted with politics. Sometimes you just need to escape.
It's important to get away and remind yourself what you're working for. To get lost in the woods, to paddle on a river. To remember why you are working for the environment in the first place. To feel at peace.
The pockets of nature and beauty dispersed throughout the city make DC wonderfully unique. Even in the midst of the hectic atmosphere, it is possible to find stillness in nature.
If you're looking for your next get-away, here are some places to escape to without leaving city borders:
Although this is probably the most well-known (a.k.a. tourist-frequented) getaways, there are many pockets of beauty that aren't the first stop on a segway tour. The World War II Memorial usually is less crowded than the others – and in the summer heat, the fountain is a quenching hiatus. You can also take the long walk around the tidal basin, which might seem too daunting for tourists, but is perfect for the DC native trying to escape!
Washington D.C.'s most ubiquitous secret, Rock Creek Park extends all throughout the city. Almost anywhere you are, a patch of this Park is likely nearby. If this park is good enough for 200 deer then it is good enough for a peaceful escape.
Just a few steps can transport you to a foreign land with pandas, elephants, and dragons! Komodo dragons, at least. Go to the zoo to gaze into the eyes of a creature you've never seen in person before. Maybe you will see your own image deep in its the eyes – maybe it will awaken your inner tiger. (Or your inner penguin, no one's here to judge.)
This biking and hiking path that runs along the Potomac goes on for miles. It extends Northwest out of DC, eventually into Maryland. When the trees start enveloping the landscape, you may forget the city is just a mile away. Grab a bike and go if you want to get really far away – and be able to find your way back after.
Additionally, if you don't mind leaving city borders (or at least crossing the river to Virginia):
The monument that got separated from the mall. The Theodore Roosevelt monument rests in the middle of this tiny island, smack dab in the middle of the Potomac. With DC on one side, and Arlington on the other, the stillness lies in the middle of the noise. The island doesn't feel that small when you're on it – there are footpaths, riverbanks, and an expansive open area around the monument itself.
Gravelly Point – Ronald Reagan International Airport
This is secretly my favorite spot in all of D.C… well, I guess the secret's out now. A simple, humble park on the Potomac, Gravelly Point is windy enough to be a respite on a hot day. And, the national airport is approximately 20 feet away. To be able to see airplanes heading towards you at top speed, and take off just barely over your head, is exhilarating. You feel like you can almost reach out, grab onto the wheels, and take a ride.
Next time you're stressed about the inequality of women in the workforce or after five oil spills in one week, you can go to one of these getaways and clear your head. When you come back, you'll be ready. Ready to walk into work and ask for what you want. Ready to take care of yourself. Ready to jumpstart your career. Ready for change.
The Running Commuter
The following post was written by Dawn Bickett – DC Ecowoman and Running Commuter
Biking to work is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint while getting exercise. And as the weather finally improves in DC, staying in the sunshine sounds preferable to travelling through the underground tunnels of the metro system.
But what if you don't have access to a bike? What if you (like me) have heard too many biking accident stories? Or you simply don't like biking?
As a recreational runner, I've decided to try a different approach: running to work.
I began thinking about running my commute when I noticed that I was passing by my office on morning runs only to have to go back home, shower, and return an hour later. Running to work seemed like a logical way to simplify my routine.
Considering trying your own running commute? Here are a few thoughts on the pros and cons:
Benefits of the running commute:
1. Carbon savings. Just like biking to work, running lowers your dependence on fossil fuels for transportation.
2. Time savings. Running to and/or from work saves you time by combining your exercise and your commute. I find that I can get about a half hour more sleep when running to work.
3. Mental health. Getting the heart rate up and blood flowing before or after the work day can be an excellent stress reliever.
Things to consider:
1. How far away is work? If the distance to your workplace is too far to run twice in a day, you can always run one way and take public transportation the other way. However, if you live 20 miles away, running to work simply may not be feasible.
2. Planning ahead. Unless you have a running backpack, it is not easy to bring things with you. When I plan to run in, I bring my change of clothes and shower supplies the day before.
3. Does your workplace have a shower? If not, running home from work may be the only option.
While the logistics of running to work are bit complicated, running to or from the office certainly beats waiting for the metro or getting caught in traffic. The next time you don't think you can fit a jog into your busy week or your bike needs repair, try it out!
Ecology and the National Mall
The following is a guest post from EcoWoman Board Member Alison Alford
I recently attended DC EcoWomen's EcoHour with Teresa Durkin, Senior Project Director for the Trust for the National Mall. I was astonished to find that the Trust plans to make over 700 million dollars of improvements to the mall over the next decade, and raised over 350 million to match the government's funding to get to the 700 milllion dollars needed for the project. Teresa told us that each year, there are over 3,000 permitted events that bring 25 million people to the the Mall.
"How do you capture their hearts?" With all of those visitors walking around and through the Mall each day, this is the question on Teresa's mind. After all, the 700 acre plot that make up the National Mall isn't just a landmark, it's a teaching moment for ecology.
At Templeville University in Philadelphia, Teresa learned that building things right the first time is the key to saving money in the end, and applies that knowledge to projects on the National Mall. You can't just throw money at the trampled grass on the Mall and just replace it with new grass; you need to restore it with a working system. The National Trust for the Mall decided to dig four feet down into the earth, re-blend the soil and add turf and native grass plants before replanting the grass. They also added a curb, and a solar powered irrigation system that grabs weather data from satellites. The reflecting pool was cracked and leaked 6 ½ million gallons of potable water into the tidal basin, but the Trust for the National Mall spent 100 million dollars to fix the cracks and refill the pool with 4 million gallons of fresh water from the tidal basin. Now, the reflecting pool no longer leaks, and the Mall does not need to waste drinking water to fill an ornamental pool.
Teresa tries to develop learning initiatives, so when people visit the National Mall, they learn a little about ecology and environmental preservation, along with the rich history that surrounds the Nation's Capitol.
Teresa did not start out as a landscape architect. In fact, Teresa began as a film producer and went back to school for landscape architecture when she was in her thirties. She was apprehensive, because she thought she would spend her life designing perennial gardens for "ladies who lunched," but she became a protégé of Ian McHarg and learned that "Land Matters." Ian McHarg taught her that we need to think of the impact of our designs, and that green roofs and storm water management will make more of a difference to the landscape than just a few ornamental trees planted here or there.
Before working at the Trust for the National Mall, Andrea worked for Andropogon Associates, a design firm that focused on sites covered with invasive species and restoring them to their native and natural habitat. In fact, Andropogon Associates is named after a pioneer native grass species. Teresa worked on creating infiltration beds, restored sites, and wetlands where no wetlands were before it. At Andropogon, Teresa learned that, "when you communicate creatively with people, you get them to believe in your science and ultimately in your goals."
As a living example, when Teresa worked at global firm in Dubai, she found herself trying to sell storm water management to a place that receives only three inches of rainfall a year. Since Dubai is built on top of salt flats, in monsoon season those three inches of rainfall actually amount to 4 million gallons of water all at once. Without storm-water management, the city would be wasting over 4 million gallons of water a year.
Teresa told us that we must think of cities and parks as whole systems – not just individual components. Urban forests are in poor shape, watershed parks in cities now need stewardship because they are too small of a system to take care of them. Without access to nature, children need to be taught environmental stewardship. We need policy changes, legislation and management to all come together to get something to work.
It's wonderful to find out that the people that take care of our National Mall love it and work hard to preserve it for generations to come. After attending DC EcoWomen's EcoHour, I can take my out-of-town relatives to the Mall and truly turn the visit into a teaching moment – just as Teresa envisioned it to be.
EcoWomen at the Eco Film Fest
It's a lot to take in: 190 films, in two weeks. And these aren't just any films. It's not called the "History of American Literature Film Fest in the Nation's Capital." The focus isn't international politics. Or technology.
As a college student, if someone had told me there was such a thing as an entire film fest dedicated to environmental films, I would have stood in disbelief. It was all I could do to get someone to recycle a plastic bottle or for me to talk about carbon dioxide without being thought of as a loony outlier. I wonder what it would have been like if all of us "fighting against the man" enviros had known we weren't as alone as we felt.
So today, we're lucky enough to live in a world, and a city, where in 2013 we could pick from an eco-smorgasbord of flicks, brought to you by the unwavering staff and sponsors of the Environmental Film Fest in the Nation's Capital.
Picking from the 206 different couches at IKEA would be a heck of a lot easier than picking which of these 190 beauties, at a staggering 75 different venues, would win our heart and our evening. Again, how truly lucky are we to be given such choices!
For the film The Carbon Rush, DC EcoWomen invited our members to see the film together and have a discussion afterwards. The film zeros in on carbon credits and the destructive impact that they are having in some parts of the world.
Our post-film discussion coterie was curious, enlightened, and inspired to do…well, something about what we saw in the film. But at best we had only a few ideas on what we THINK might help, and what we could do. As with all the other environmental crises that we face, we wondered: What can we do to help?
We are skilled, anything-but-faint-hearted enviros, but we agree the number and magnitude of the issues we face is still truly overwhelming. We are dedicated to re-usable water bottles, local & organic food, being fanatical recyclers….and we spend all day at work fighting one enviro-battle after another, but how are we ALSO going to fix a demented carbon credit scheme for the sake of people in Panama? Or for people in India? For Honduras or Brazil? For everyone?
Our intentions are pure and good. And that we have the Environmental Film Fest in the Nation's Capital as a vast educational resource is incredible. We now have to figure out what we do next, and how we can do it. The answer will probably include the word "together." Let's think creatively. And maybe…we can even make a film about it. 🙂


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Added section discussing the latest studies documenting Metformin's ability to prevent heart disease by improving endothelial function.
This idea has been floating around for years, though there wasn't definitive proof of it. A relatively small study published in March 2009 supports the idea.
Long-term Effects of Metformin on Metabolism and Microvascular and Macrovascular Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Kooy et all. Archives of Internal Medicine, 169 (6), 616-625 DOI: 19307526
A presentation at the 2009 European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) described research which may point to why metformin is so effective.
You can read about it here:
Diabetes in Control: Metformin Improves Endothelial Function in Type 2 Diabetes
This study examined a series of factors associated with endothelial function--i.e. the function of the linings of the blood vessels. It demonstrated significant improvements in the 196 patients who took metformin over a period of up to 4.3 years.
Compared to those on placebo plus insulin those on metformin experienced highly significant drops in plasma levels of von Willebrand factor (vWf), soluble vascular adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1), tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) antigen, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), C-reactive protein (CRP), and soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1).
The drop in C-Reactive Protein--a measure strongly linked to the risk of inflammation-related heart attack was 17%.
Since all the other oral drugs prescribed for diabetes have either been linked to increased heart attacks (sulfonylureas) or produce heart failure (Avandia and Actos) this data should reinforce the idea that metformin is the safest of the oral diabetic drugs and the one most likely to improve health outcomes long term.
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