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Giraffe Hunting in Worcester
I love the trend in statue hunts around towns, cities and tourist attractions across the country. I think it is a great way to get children walking, and explore new places. Even a trail around a familiar area, can lead to new discoveries. This summer Worcester hosted a public art trail called "Worcester Stands Tall", consisting of 57 giraffe sculptures. Giraffes are Freyja's favourite animal, so we thought it would be a great way to re-discover Worcester.
There were 30 large giraffe sculptures and 27 smaller giraffe calves. These were dotted around within a 1 mile radius of the city centre. However, as the trail from giraffe to giraffe was approximate 6 miles in total, and taking about 4 hours to complete, we were doubtful as to whether would would see all the giraffe sculptures.
Things started well. It was a lovely sunny day, and the girls were keen to spot giraffes. I downloaded the map of the sculptures and the app on my phone, and we planned our route.
In the Crowngate Shopping Centre we also found some BookBenches which had been produced as part of a competition run last year.
Despite our great start, things started going downhill. We discovered there was an EDL march and counter demonstration in the city centre that afternoon. Rich and I changed our planned route in order to avoid any trouble. Emily decided she was tired of walking and didn't want to do the trail any more. This made Freyja cross because she wanted to see all the giraffes. As a result, the two girls refused to be in any photographs together.
For the next part of our trail, the girls were happy enough provided that they didn't have to have their photograph taken with a giraffe at the same time.
They both calmed down enough to even get a coupld more photographs together.
The calmer mood didn't last long as they then wanted to have Daddy in the photograph with them. I am sure this was their way of winding the other up. Emily shooed Freyja away, and then got upset as Freyja grinned when she got a turn.
Rich and I did the only thing we know that is guarenteed to sort out such problems. We went to find somewhere to get a coffee for us and an ice cream for the girls. It definitely worked.
Having had a break and some refreshment, we planned a route back towards our car, taking in a few more of the giraffes. We avoided the city centre and walked down the river, taking a ride on a little ferry boat in order to get across.
Obviously the girls had featured in the majority of photos with the giraffes, so we decided to have a family selfie with one of the giraffes. You may just be able to spot the giraffe in the photo!
Once we had crossed the river, the girls started to tire again and were getting agitated with each other and us. So we decided to call it a day.
The trail was on for 10 weeks, so we decided to return to Worcester to see if we could finish finding all the giraffes. The girls had had their "back-to-school" haircuts, there were no marches or protests on in the city centre, and it was another lovely day. The girls also bought some of their money with them so we visited the Worcester Stands Tall shop soon after we arrived. Both of them bought cuddly giraffes. These would now feature in the rest of the photos.
This time, we did manage to get round to all the remaining giraffes. We even saw one that had had to be removed due to damage and had missed on our first visit.
We revisited a few of the giraffes we had seen previously. What was nice, was to see features that we had missed before. For example, Girafficorn in the Crowngate Shopping Centre, had a little squirrel hiding on the statue we which hadn't spotted last time.
We were particularly interested in The Dreaming Giraffe, found at The Hopmarket. This was produced by Petr Horacek. The girls own a few of his books and we looked at the style he had decorated this giraffe and how it was so similar to the style in his books.
Our final giraffe was the one which was furthest away, by Diglis Bridge. We were worried as to whether the girls would cope walking that far, but we made it! Emily was tired by the end of our epic walk, so she rested whilst Freyja had a look at the statues. These are four metal cut-outs featuring Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist, Ernest Payne, founder of the British Medical Association, Sir Charles Hastings, and soldiers from the Civil War. If it hadn't been for the trail, we would never have seen these.
The giraffes have now been removed from the city centre. They will be at their Farewell Event at Worcester Cathedral for the rest of this week before being auctioned off on the 11th October to raise money for St Richard's Hospice. The Worcester Stands Tall trail has reminded me about what a great city Worcester is, so we do need to go back again soon, but it will be sad not to see the giraffes dotted around the place.


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School is back in session, but you know that the holidays will come in quick succession. Before we can even say "Happy Hallow–" online and retail stores are already pushing Thanksgiving merchandise. Marketers of mobile apps, grab your pumpkin spice latte and take note. Here's what app marketers can do right now to ensure Christmas comes early for their most successful Q4 yet.
Start Before the Holidays (Plan Now)
Get a head start. Activating pre-holiday boost campaigns is a great way to spark interest and build momentum throughout the season while avoiding the higher costs of advertising during the holiday weeks. Buying on a CPI (Cost Per Install) basis helps you manage costs and mitigate risk, since you only pay for the installs you get, but don't ignore the option of having multiple advertising strategies, and trialing different campaigns and pricing models. By trialing CPC and CPM campaigns alongside your CPI campaigns, you can access different publishers, and boost volume during the highly competitive holiday season.
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Do you hear what I hear? Jingle all the way, or let it snow – but whatever you do, customize your ads for the holiday by applying a festive twist to your creatives. Think beautiful snowflakes, holiday colors and bells, or a Santa hat, elf, etc. You get the idea. Fun and spirited designs add novelty, lend themselves to the good feelings of being off work, out of school and surrounded by food, family and free time. They also help you cut-through in the cluttered holiday advertising environment.
Spread Good Cheer
Consider incorporating a charitable overlay to your campaign. For example, set an app milestone and reward your community by donating to a charity when the milestone is reached. Match the charity to the app theme. For example, if the game involves animals, consider partnering with / giving to a wildlife conservation group. Got a food-related app? Consider giving to an organization that feeds the needy during the holidays. Educational app? Contribute to an after-school program, tutoring center, or college scholarship fund. There are endless ways to give back and involve your app users in the cause. Bonus: Your charitable partner may promote your app goals across their marketing channels, for extended campaign exposure and reach.
Change It Up
Keep audiences interested by offering a variety of ad experiences, such as video ads, interstitials, and even surveys or behind-the-scenes game trailers. By offering campaigns with varying ways to experience your ad, users have an opportunity to engage on their terms. Hint: Video ads generally perform highest for install campaigns vs other ad formats, so marketers of game apps will especially benefit by prioritizing video ads in the campaign cycle. Look for an ad network partner that offers Rewarded Video ads, as well, since this ad-delivery method rewards the user with an additional in-app perk for watching, providing an extra treat for the user during the holiday.
Alternating your creatives regularly will also help limit campaign fatigue, so make sure that you have a creative campaign plan ready ahead of launch, so that you can be testing and evaluating continuously to find the best-performing creatives, without having to scramble to build new creatives.
Old Acquaintances Shall Not Be Forgot
Don't forget to keep existing users active with holiday-themed re-engagement campaigns. Reward them with new features, special opportunities not available to 'new' users.
Resolve to Keep Momentum
Plan your post-holiday campaigns now, so they do not become an afterthought. Take advantage of the post-holiday calm that occurs in January, when competitors are less active and there is more inventory available. Try updating the campaign creative to incorporate popular New Year Resolutions, such as honing your gaming skills and achieving your best score!

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The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. There are many types of consumer reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as agencies that sell information about check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records). Here is a summary of your major rights under the FCRA. For more information, including information about additional rights, go to www.consumerfinance.gov/learnmore or write to: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street N.W., Washington, DC 20552.
- You must be told if information in your file has been used against you. Anyone who uses a credit report or another type of consumer report to deny your application for credit, insurance, or employment – or to take another adverse action against you – must tell you, and must give you the name, address, and phone number of the agency that provided the information
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- Access to your file is limited. A consumer reporting agency may provide information about you only to people with a valid need — usually to consider an application with a creditor, insurer, employer, landlord, or other business. The FCRA specifies those with a valid need for access.
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- You many limit "prescreened" offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report. Unsolicited "prescreened" offers for credit and insurance must include a toll-free phone number you can call if you choose to remove your name and address from the lists these offers are based on. You may opt out with the nationwide credit bureaus at 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888- 567-8688).
- You may seek damages from violators. If a consumer reporting agency, or, in some cases, a user of consumer reports or a furnisher of information to a consumer reporting agency violates the FCRA, you may be able to sue in state or federal court.
- Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have additional rights. For more information, visit www.consumerfinance.gov/learnmore. States may enforce the FCRA, and many states have their own consumer reporting laws. In some cases, you may have more rights under state law. For more information, contact your state or local consumer protection agency or your state Attorney General. For information about your federal rights, contact:
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This is a hard place to define. It shares premises with the Thai Island, Tam-Tam and Toros Tapas Bar, but is nonetheless mostly based in its own pleasant garden (and despite being next to a busy road, it does seem pretty tranquil). There's an outdoor bar that also serves barbecued chicken, although most people come for the wood-fired pizzas. On weekend evenings there's frequently live music, and there are often tunes blasting out at any time.
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The place is nice, especially when they have there Salsa Night (Wed), Kizomba Nigbht (Thu), and live music (Fri) BUT you really have to watch out not to be cheated by the waiters when the bring the bill! It happened to us several times with various waiters who even have different strategies to cheat! I advise that you always ask when you order about the respective prices (since they only have a menu for the Thai food) but even then the waiter might tell you a different price, especially when you order a bottle of wine.


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How blockchain can help marketers build better relationships with their customers
- A specific scenario where blockchain has potential? Cutting down on fraud and spam.
This article originally appeared in the Harvard Business Review. We've included an excerpt here.
Blockchain has important implications for marketing and advertising. But according to The CMO Survey, only 8% of firms rate the use of blockchain in marketing as moderately or very important.
Blockchain technology is not well understood and subject to a lot of hype. This combination creates a natural barrier to entry and has likely caused marketers to take a "wait and see" approach. However, there are many reasons to invest the time now to understand the technology and begin exploring specific marketing applications for your industry. Like digital platforms, social media, martech, fintech, and numerous other innovations, the spoils of blockchain may go to early adopters who commit to ruthless innovation.


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Update on the Mixed Traffic Gala. 14/4/16 by Matt Cambourne
We are pleased to announce that the line up for the Mixed Traffic Gala over the weekend of 10th, 11th
and 12th June has been finalised.
Warship D832 will now be working during the gala having just come back from Swanage.
That will be the last chance to ride behind it on the WSR for some time as it returns to the East
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GBRF will be bringing 66757to the event named West Somerset Railway. Sadly Western D1015 is
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The full home based fleet will be in action including a welcome outing for Western D1010 and the Class
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Friday 10th June is an all diesel affair as usual with the weekend having a token steam diagram.
In other news... D832 has recently undertaken a successful loaded test run and will now be prepared for
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D1010 has been subject to a lot of work over the winter which resulted in a number of checks being
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Unfortunately several of the Wednesday dining trains advertised on this site and elsewhere have been
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Once you have decided where you are going to buy a Manchester United shirt, you then need to decide which to buy. Many football clubs nowadays offer several strips and Man Utd are no different. For the 2010/11 season, Manchester United are offering the traditional red home shirt, a blue away shirt, a white 3rd shirt for both outfield players and goalkeeper, in both short and long sleeves.
As I began my Senior Year at the University of Cincinnati, I began to reflect on what career path would truly make me happy. From my years of being a DJ at local bars and clubs, I realized I am an extrovert and enjoy entertaining people. From a T shirt start up I had in high school with my friend, I realized I take great pride in creating something myself.
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Yep. After 8 or so years of taking various antidepressants, I got tired of the trial and error of it all. I got tired of being told to just "up the dosage" or "add Wellbutrin" or just "give it time." So after consulting my doctor, he gave me the go-ahead. I was on Prozac and Wellbutrin so he had me just stop Prozac (cause the half life is almost a month, and i hadn't been taking it more than a few months) and I tapered off the Wellbutrin.
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Then, around day 25, the withdrawals started. Cause that's how long it took Prozac to leave my body completely.
Holy. Crap.
It has not been fun, to say the least. Migraines. Bloating. Extreme irritability. Extreme agitation. I gained 10 lbs and lost all motivation to exercise. Anxiety and panic attacks like I haven't had in YEARS. I've felt horrible guilt, thinking maybe this was selfish of me; my kids shouldn't have to see me like this.
At one point while I was bawling on the floor of my closet, I told Mark in my best impression of a toddler who lost her balloon "I want my meds back!"
However! I'm starting to see a light at the end of this confusing tunnel.
I've been studying The Diet Cure and The Mood Cure. According to these books, I've got some serious chemical deficiencies in my brain, particularly serotonin and endorphin levels. So I've been taking lots of amino acids and herbs and things have been steadily improving (with the occasional anxiety attack). I'm also experimenting with cutting out gluten and dairy in hopes that it may help any other imbalances or allergies making things worse go away. I'm also about to visit an endocrinologist to check out my thyroid, adrenals, and sex hormones to see if there are any links to my exhaustion, agitation, miscarriages, weight gain, etc.
This isn't easy. I miss the days of popping my "happy pill" and going about my merry way.
However, strangely enough, I'm starting to see this challenging period of my life as a blessing.
I'm finding myself feeling the spirit more, because I'm more emotionally sensitive. I feel a lot more, and that includes feeling the spirit.
I'm relying on my Heavenly Father more. I've been reminded again and again that I can't do this without the help of my Savior, and I'm finding myself on my knees asking for His help instead of just handing it all with my "happy pill."
I'm also learning A LOT about the human body, about health, about food and diet and herbs and different things that can help. The more I learn about my own body and what I can do to help myself, the more I believe this is the right thing for me.
I'm starting to get back into exercising. I'm eating a lot better, working on my music a lot more for therapy, and taking supplements that really do seem to be helping. I'm doing all I can, and relying on Christ to help with the rest.
I've had a lot of people reach out with their own stories of anxiety and depression and SSRI use. Please continue to reach out! I love connecting with others who are dealing with similar challenges and as I learn more, I hope to be able to share more information so that others can hopefully heal their own mental illnesses, too (or at least manage them better).
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A few days ago, a couple friends and I went to Veterans Memorial Park in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Sylmar. It's at the edge of the Angeles National Forest, and after just a little while, you're surrounded by nature and quickly forget you're next to the second-largest city in the country. But we came to do more than just hike. We came to conquer this hill:
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The Obama-Biden Laugh Track Strategy
With the stock market dropping, oil prices skyrocketing, and taxpayers footing the $1 trillion bill for Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae and investment bank bailouts, the Democratic ticket has adopted a new strategy in recent days to help lighten the mood of voters here in the swing states of the Midwest by getting comedic advice from senior Obama campaign strategist Sandra Bernhard and court jester/U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken.
Joe Biden got this new laugh track strategy started last week here in the battleground state of Ohio during an impromptu rope line debate in Maumee, right outside Toledo. When Biden was asked by a supporter why his ticket was supporting clean coal he responded that he was for it -- as long as it was done in China, not the U.S.:
We're not supporting "clean coal." Guess what. China's building two every week. Two dirty coal plants. And it's polluting the United States. It's causing people to die. ... No coal plants here in America. Build them, if they're going to build them over there make 'em clean because they're killing you."
Now this "no coal plants here in America" joke is particularly funny because Ohio ranks third nationally in the use of coal and 87 percent of the state's electricity comes from coal, mostly mined in Ohio. And Ohioans have few other energy resources available beyond coal. In the event of an Obama-Biden win on November 4th, the joke will be on Buckeye State families already feeling the pinch at the gas pump to find their electricity costs skyrocket while Chinese families laugh at their distress.
Adding to the hilarity is that the Obama campaign website promises that they will push for clean coal -- the same technology that Biden wants limited to China. And as Politico observes, Biden was praising the virtues of coal technologies to an audience of coal mine workers in Castlewood, VA, just a few days ago. At least no one can accuse Obama-Biden of letting their act get old.
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MILLIONS of dollars are being sought at this week's London Conference on Afghanistan to pay off the Taliban leadership, NATO's secretary-general said yesterday.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen said it was necessary to "establish a trust to finance the reintegration programme" that would persuade the militants to lay down their weapons.
Among those due to attend tomorrow's meeting are US secretary of state, Hillary Clinton; secretary-general of the UN, Ban Ki-moon; and leaders from 70 nations including the 43 countries that contribute to the NATO force in Afghanistan.
Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president, who will pledge to tackle government corruption, will present a plan at the conference for reconciliation with senior Taliban leaders.
But the proposals will require huge amounts of money to pay for new jobs, pensions, land and even fund the relocation of senior militants abroad.
Mr Rasmussen said: "Without assistance from the international community it will not be possible to accomplish that programme."
Asked if this was to raise millions of dollars to pay off the Taliban, he said: "I will put it another way. We need funds to provide people with better alternatives for a fruitful occupation rather than fighting for the Taliban. Call it promotion of economic opportunity for people in Afghanistan, creation of new jobs."
His comments came the day after the commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, Gen Stanley McChrystal, said it was "inevitable" that talks would open with the Taliban once the current surge of an extra 30,000 American troops and 7,000 other NATO personnel forced them to the negotiating table.
Chancellor Angela Merkel announced yesterday that Germany would increase its troop level by 500.
The surge -- which will bring NATO forces to almost 150,000 -- will begin soon, with a major offensive against the Taliban in Helmand.
Speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Mr Rasmussen admitted the mission in Afghanistan had been "under-resourced from the outset" and the international community had "underestimated" the size of the challenge.
He said thousands more Afghans were now being recruited into the army and police to take over security eventually, but he refused to give a timeline for NATO's withdrawal. Mr Rasmussen, a former Danish prime minister, also urged people to be patient.
"I do realise that we are met with negative news. I am not complaining about that because the security situation is definitely not satisfactory. We have to explain to people that our soldiers do make a difference on the ground," he said.
"They do not fight in vain. I understand very well that people are impatient, that they want to see progress.
"But if we allowed Afghanistan once again to become a safe haven for terrorists [that could] easily spread to the rest of world, not to speak of destabilising Pakistan, a nuclear power. That could be very dangerous." (© Daily Telegraph, London)
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March is a busy month here in beautiful Covington, Ohio. To start, let me spotlight what is taking place this month at the J.R. Clarke Public Library. First, the Upper Valley Wellness Nurse will visit the library tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, from 9-10:45 a.m. for free blood pressure and glucose screenings. If you haven't had those vitals checked lately, please be sure to stop by for this free screening.
Nanette Meyer Gibson's popular crochet class will continue throughout the month of March. These folks meet every Thursday evening of March at 6:30 p.m. in the library basement. The class is free and open to anyone who wants to start crocheting, or just brush up on their crochet skills and learn new techniques. Even if you haven't been able to make the first classes, you're still welcome to join Nan and fellow crocheters for any of the classes this month. And in two weeks, on Monday March 27, the library will host LEGO Group. LEGO group is from 3:30-4:15p.m., and is open to all elementary-age kids. All you need is an imagination! Lastly, mark your calendars for the Friends of the Library annual book sale on Friday, April 21, from 9 a .m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donations from the book sale help the Friends of the Library support J.R. Clarke's children's programming. Plan to stop by Friday or Saturday and see the collection of great books offered for sale!
The first one took place this past Friday evening, but there are still two more chances to enjoy the delicious Lenten Friday Fish Fries at St. Teresa Catholic Church. Those upcoming dates are March 24 and April 7. The cost of an all-you-can-eat fish dinner is only $7, with sides and coffee or water included. Other drinks and desserts are available for an extra cost, and carryout dinners are also available. Please enter the church from the south side. The dinner takes place in the church hall located east of the sanctuary.
And after fish on Friday night, swing by the Covington Christian Church on Saturday, March 25, where they are holding a Chicken Noodle Dinner in their church basement. This delicious meal will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. and the cost is a mere $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12, and children under 4 are free. The menu will consist of homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, rolls, and assorted pies. The church is located at 115 N. Pearl St., and all proceeds will help support the church's youth activities. Plan to stop by for dinner that Saturday night!
And the next night, on Sunday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m., Fields of Grace Worship Center will be providing a very entertaining and funny evening that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The church will be presenting its own rendition of the television show "Hee Haw". There is no cost for the show, but the church will be taking up a free will donation for Lily Pad Haven, which is an organization that provides respite, housing, and protection for victims of human trafficking. This non-profit organization is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Feel free to bring the kiddos, and there will be free child care provided by Covington High School band members for children ages 3 through third grade. Cookies, punch, and coffee will also be served before the performance. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., so plan to come early to get your seat. Visit fieldsofgrace.org, look up Fields of Grace Worship Center on Facebook, or call the church at 573-4282 for more information.
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personal trainer Robert Fletcher says it has created a program called "America's Next great coach" and researched around Hollywood two years ago, reported TMZ.
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05-06-19: Impact masterclass with NPC
With the help of inspiring speakers from NPC, we introduced members to the role of the Theory of Change, with an interactive exercise on articulating the outcomes of responsible business activities. You can download the presentation slides from this workshop by clicking below.
21-05-19: Developing your environmental programmes
In this workshop we discussed what else your business can be doing to have a positive impact on the environment and how to develop a fantastic environment programme. We heard from a great line-up of speakers including hosts BNP Paribas, Planet Mark, Veolia, Hubbub and year one members FabLittleBa
28-03-19: Developing Community Programmes Workshop
This event helped our members to get thinking about how they could start or improve their community programme and how it could link to their business goals and strategy, whilst looking to have the most social impact. We shared tips on getting started with volunteering, fundraising and corporate g
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20-11-18: End of year social
At our end of year social event for 2018 we celebrated your success and congratulated our member companies on completing the Heart of the City Programme. We heard from Alex Robinson from Hubbub, who gave an inspiring talk. You can download his slides using the link below. Thank you to everyone
24-10-18: Having an impact through your supply chain – a masterclass
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Shrimp Salsa. A wonderful quick recipe with avocado, tomato and other goodies. great for parties, game days and pot lucks too!
There is chili in this recipe, and of course if you're planning of serving this for the kiddies, you can always make up two bowls, one without chili.
Serve with some of your favorite chips, crackers, lettuce wraps, or have with a BBQ! Delicious!
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2 bunches green onions, sliced both white and green parts
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 4-oz can diced chilies
1 teaspoon fresh, leaf oregano
Few drops Tabasco sauce
Dash of salt
2 cups small fresh shrimp
3 ripe avocados, diced
Mix all together, allow to chill for at least 2 hours then serve with tortilla chips or in a lettuce wrap.
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Ajay is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from the CIMA, UK.
Prior to joining Dhruva Advisors, Ajay was a Partner with KPMG. He has also worked with BMR Advisors for 6 years from its inception.
He has considerable experience in corporate tax, transfer pricing and international tax areas. He has advised a number of large multinational and large Indian companies on a range of direct tax and regulatory issues, with special focus on real estate and information technology sectors.
Ajay has also advised several technology companies on strategies around setting up Special Economic Zones units and has been instrumental in obtaining numerous SEZ unit approvals.


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Discussion in 'OptionVue Forum' started by Lee S, Jul 29, 2017.
Wondering how the 8.26 Update is working for everyone. I'm waiting before I install it.
Lee, 8.26 is working well for me. I stayed on 8.22 until 8.26 because all those interim releases had issues for me. But of course, make a backup of your current release so you can go back if you run into any issues.
It's working well for me also. I have one small graphics bug that sometimes causes it not to show the analyze button until I hover over it, but that's all I've seen.
Thanks for the feedback Bryan and Luke.
there is a known bug with the Monthlys option series not displaying in the matrix. OV has a work-around that only lasts temporarily
Rick, I had this annoying issue before 8.26 but my Monthlys (for ES) are displaying fine in 8.26.
Brian the monthlys problem for me was with SPX in the BackTrader - for certain periods
As yet, 8.26 works fine for me. The problems I encountered with the 8.23-8.25 versions regarding expirations and strikes not showing up in the matrix have apparently been fixed; PnL values of my positions are also OK. I am not using backtrader nor any other OV tools, just monitor open positions.
I have now installed the 8.26 update and have not seen any issues. My use is primarily ES analysis and tracking for the Road Trip trade. I occasionally use BackTrader.
With 8.26, I have problem to export past option data using Back Trader. After going to a specific date, I use the batch button to update all symbol. Then I export the option chain, the data is still the current date and not the date I have specified.
I also try zooming in one of the symbol. And afterwards, the export for that symbol is for the date that I have specified while the other is still the current date.
What's the work around? I just found it and I can't seem to get it to populate any data...
Luke: for instance to get the Aug 31 Monthly to populate (note I was in the BackTrader with the problem, not real time. It appears to populate in real time but not for some historical periods) ,
Ken at OV had me go to DEFINE -> OPTIONS -> EXPIRATIONS COLUMN -> change the Exp. Date of Aug 31, 2017 to Aug 30, 2017 ->OK, then repeat process to set the date back to Aug 31, 2017. This then caused the series to populate but it didn't stick for long as I recall. I'm not in a trade for that series so I have not followed it since I was backtrading Dan and Tom's RTT.
Hope that helps,
Thanks for the suggestion. It populates the theoretical price and delta, but not the market price, so it still won't work. Interesting how many problems they are having with each new release... do they test or rely on us?? What's the best suggestion for versions that work?
I upgraded to 8.26 and didn't seem to encounter any problems and today I cant analyse my 31st Aug position in the RUT. Tried the trick above and its still not working. Options Trading is hard enough for a beginner without continual problems from the software you are using.
I've been having some issues connecting to TOS via DDE for live data since upgrading to 8.26. Quitting and restarting OptionVue seems to resolve the issue but in some cases I have to try more than one time.
I have the same issue. I find it usually happens when I've been connected all day and my computer goes to sleep or I shut the laptop. Same fix - restart it.
I am not having this problem. Do you have symbol limit set to anything? If not, it might be trying to download too many symbols at the same time. I have mine set to 200 but I don't know if that is optimal.
Regarding the TOS data interface, nothing in the code was changed in going from 8.25 to 8.26. I verified that.
Regarding the RUT and SPX month-end options, I was able to fix the problem today with a change on the server side. So no need to wait for the next release of OV. Important:
customers storing to the local Archive folder must delete all files of the type "C:\OpVue8\Archive\$SPX_<date>_ BKGND" and "C:\OpVue8\Archive\$RUT_<date>_ BKGND".
Thanks, @Len Yates
This morning my OV will not open out of the blue saying that I don't have a printer driver installed and that it can't open without this. More weird issues with this software
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The Indian government wants the country's antitrust body to assess whether the so-called "Big Four" auditing firms and their affiliates are hurting competition in any manner, a senior government official told reporters.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) needs to conduct a survey or an investigation to assess whether the Big Four that include PwC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG are abusing their dominant position in the Indian audit market, said the official, who spoke about the matter on condition of anonymity.
India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs, which holds that view, is yet to send any formal request to the CCI to probe the matter, said the official.
"If you look at the top 500 companies in India, they are totally dominant and the Big Four seem to be sharing the work ... whatever be the reason there seem to be entry barriers," the official told reporters.
"The CCI should look into dominance of these four global auditors and whether they are thwarting competition".
The CCI and the four auditors did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Big Four do auditing work for almost 60 percent of the top 500 companies that trade on India's National Stock Exchange (NSE), according to corporate data tracker NSE Infobase.
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If you work in telecommunications, then you are familiar with Metcalfe's Law, which states that the value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of connected users. This law has been used to justify the presumed axiom that bigger is always better in networking. A former FCC chairman cited Metcalfe's Law as providing a useful foundation for understanding the workings of the Internet.
If you teach computer science (like I do), then Metcalfe's Law is part of a lecture – a reliable one, in fact, because it combines several elements of flashy, modern instruction: A math formula, societal implications, and great PowerPoint visuals. Any students taking a Networking 101 course this coming semester will be trained to answer in their blue books that bigger networks are better.
Sadly, this is nonsense, of course – as anyone connecting a virus-infested PC to public WiFi will readily admit. Security engineers know that value comes not from potential interactions, but rather from desired interactions between users – hence the use of virtual private networks. With VPNs, we pay money to service providers to build more value onto a large network by creating smaller virtual ones.
Let's illustrate the concept using filled glasses: If every node is viewed as a glass filled to the brim with value, then according to Metcalfe's Law, network operators should always want more nodes. This does not account for the possibility that some node might be fake, or infected, or spreading of fake news. It instead suggests that value always grows with size - which leads, by the way, to some weird upper boundary conditions.
The Law also does not differentiate between amounts of value in the filled glasses, nor does it bother to acknowledge that network users will almost never directly enjoy the value in most glasses. Instead, it presumes that potential value is unleashed by new and possible network interactions. That person in Elbonia who just connected to the Internet might be your next customer on eBay – or so the Law teaches.
But we in the security field know that every glass is not filled to the brim with value. Our grouchy view is that every glass is filled with risk – albeit with some grains of value lurking along the bottom. Our view is that if the underlying value is sufficiently necessary, then we will grudgingly agree to accommodate an increase to our network, but always with the recognition that we've just tossed more crap in the soup.
Our preference instead is to view network additions as risk additions, because it is axiomatic in computing today that every computer on the planet is infected with something-or-other. So, every time a new node is added, it's like squeezing that one extra person onto a crowded elevator. To push the analogy along one more unpleasant step, it's as if that new squeezed-in rider has bad hygiene. Ugh.
Now, just as Metcalfe's Law does not differentiate between levels of nodal value, we will not differentiate between levels of nodal security, as in the difference between adding an infected PC or a protective firewall to a network. When we make this assumption, a cool new proposition emerges – one that I believe should be included in that Networking 101 class you are paying crazy tuition for. It goes like this:
Proposition: The security-adjusted value of a network is inversely proportional to the number of users on that network. According to this proposition, smaller networks might be better than larger ones, and doesn't that seem a much better paradigm for budding network designers to absorb while their brains are being wired? The next step is to work examples and boundary conditions to see if this is a Law.
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Today's technology executive plays a pivotal role in helping his or her organization respond to these forces of change. In essence, they serve as conductors to orchestrate the three pillars of organizational success – people, processes, and technology – and to draw upon their unique view of the enterprise to bring these elements into harmony.
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The Da Vinci College of Holistic Medicine in Cyprus, a world renowned college of training and researching into holistic medicine, has appointed Dr. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, a prostate cancer researcher and policy maker as research professor in Prostate Cancer and Alternative Medicine.
Dr. Nyarkotey Obu well-known for his works in prostate cancer and alternative medicine in the country completed his PhD (A.M) at the IBAM Academy, Kolkata, India. His PhD focuses on the impact of alternative medicine on Ghanaian men diagnosed with prostate cancer and the use of local plant Croton Membranaceus.
His works revealed the rightful use of croton membranaceus in the management of prostate diseases in Ghana by the herbal practitioners. His research also revealed the rightful use of alternative medicine in the management of prostate cancer. Dr. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu has published extensively on prostate cancer and alternative medicine in Ghana. He was appointed the national president of the Alternative Medical Association of Ghana (AMAG) to steer its affairs.
A copy of the appointment letter issued by Dr George J Georgiou
the Academic Director accepted by Dr. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu and reads:
"Further to our conversations, and after reviewing your resume, it is my pleasure to offer you a position at the Da Vinci College of Holistic Medicine as a Research Professor in Prostate Cancer and Alternative Medicine.
Your appointment is based on your extensive research in the field of prostate cancer and alternative medicine in Ghana and your innovative policy to declare father's day in Ghana as a national Prostate Cancer Awareness day in the black community.
This recommendation has been forwarded with your credentials to the College Board of Directors. The Da Vinci College of Holistic Medicine position is a Non-tenure track position, authorized by the Bylaws of the Board of the College.
The provisions of Bylaws (including those with respect to termination and grant funded positions) are incorporated into this letter of appointment based on the College's acceptance of your proposal. The term of your non-tenure track appointment is for 5 years, commencing on 1st September 2016 and ending on September 2021 or upon termination of the research.
Renewal of your appointment depends both upon quality of performance and availability of funds for your research in Ghana.
This appointment is subject to all provisions of the Bylaws of the Board of the college and any amendments that may from time-to-time be duly adopted.
Part of your responsibilities will be to teach our students at a distance that may benefit from your specialties, introduce and create new courses that are part of your specializations, share research papers and articles with our students, as well as sharing your research findings intermittently as you progress. In addition, co-authoring papers published in peer reviewed journals with our academic staff would be a further requirement.
You are also eligible to introduce students and Colleges of alternative medicine in Ghana and West Africa to the Da Vinci College for affiliation and other transactions for the betterment of alternative medicine globally, including workshops, seminars etc.
I am delighted that you will be joining the faculty, and I look forward to working with you", the statement ended.
Dr. Nyarkotey current research focuses on the hibiscus tea and its impact on PSA level of Ghanaian men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Others include the impact of Chiropractic and Homeopathic remedies on Ghanaian men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Dr. Nyarkotey Obu is the youngest to be appointed in the faculty at the age of 31 and the only Ghanaian to conduct research into prostate cancer and alternative medicine at the international level with world class professors and scientists in the faculty. Dr. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu is a Dangme from Doryumu in the greater Accra region.
He is the director of Men's Health Foundation Ghana; De Men's Clinic & Prostate Research Lab and Dangme media limited publishers of Dangme newspaper. Dr. Nyarkotey Obu studied the first ever masters program in Prostate Cancer organized by Sheffield Hallam University UK and Prostate Cancer UK and was also recognized as one of the most successful students in prostate cancer by the alumni connects office of the school.
He was also recognized as one of the top 5 doctor columnist on LinkedIn. He is a columnist, Author and feature writer in most of the newspapers in the country on prostate cancer, alternative medicine and the Dangme land. He pushed for the declaration of the father's day in Ghana as national prostate cancer awareness day and launched the Do it 4 Dad prostate cancer awareness campaign this year on father's day.


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A Florida woman who says she had two children by baseball player Miguel Cabrera sued him for not providing sufficient child support. The woman says that although Cabrera has been married since 2002, she had children by him in 2013 and 2015. Cabrera and his wife have three children of their own.
Until the lawsuit was filed, the relationship had not been public, and Cabrera's attorney had attempted to keep the lawsuit private. According to the lawsuit, Cabrera began paying child support in 2013. However, he helped the woman buy a home in 2017 and reduced the monthly amount he was paying to $6,400. The woman argued that this was insufficient to cover her expenses. Cabrera has asked for paternity tests and has alleged that the woman is committing extortion.
Florida law says that if a person's net income is higher than $10,000, then two children should receive 7.5 percent of that parent's salary. Cabrera's income is currently $30 million per year. This would mean that he owes more than $2 million in child support, but his attorneys have argued that this amount should be reduced or that the excess should be placed in a college fund for the children.
A person who is involved in a dispute over child support might want to talk to a Venice, Florida child support attorney. These disputes could range from a parent who is struggling to collect support to a parent who is struggling to pay it. If the income of a parent who pays support is reduced, that parent may need to ask the court for a child support modification. If the parent's income significantly increases, the parent who receives support may want to pursue a higher amount.
Source: Deadspin, "Orlando Woman Sues Miguel Cabrera Over Reduced Child Support Payments", Patrick Redford, Oct. 16, 2017


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Welcome to Train Hot Dog, Episode um, I'm not quite sure, the podcast where I talk to myself on a train! This episode we're going to be trying to figure out if it's possible to, uh, do like noise reduction for better recording practices. Um, get a better sound quality while recording on a train, specifically on BART. So, let's just get right into it.
"How to record on a train". How to recording training video, training session, training staff. Before I typed in train it autocompleted how to record a Mac. Uh, Japan's maglev train sets world record land speed record for rail vehicles: Japanese passenger train breaks its own speed record, uh, new train speed record set, Japan's maglev train, ugh. "audio recording best practices train". Train. So it thinks I mean Twain. Uh, train staff, audio narration recording best practices. There are seven ways to add audio to your brain shark (?). Uh, for a [unintelligible] night's sleep best practice training tool CD. [2 taps/clicks] Train to teach certification pathway NECL(MECL?). Talk soft, AV best practices. Simplified by () forensic audio and video analysis. Um. "Noise reducti"-NOSE reduction (laughs), wow! Nose reduction surgery. "Nose reduction surgery on a train" Woman has a nose job after stranger on train told her…how huge it was and she believes cosmetic surgery helped her [something] job. Wow. Weightlifting after a rhinoplasty, what's the worst that could happen? Alright, this is not helpful. Uh, "noise reduction train sounds" sounds. Help to reduce our new home's train noise problem. That's good, that's good. Help me soundproof our new home against trains that run right behind our house. Materials, strategies, tips, all are appreciated.
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Uhh, double glazing on windows facing the train would help immensely. Well, okay, what if you're IN the train? What if you're ON the train?! Lining a row of dense hedges along your back fence line. Reduce train noise. Trains are a common nuisance in many communities-What if you're ON the train? It's (starting to feel like?) an insurmountable challenge, especially if you're on a train. In spite of recent media coverage of train accidents and spills, the most enduring issue is the constant whistling that many that live next to train tracks deal with on a daily basis. Trains sound their whistles, or technically horns, as a safety precaution [Mayfair Station]. The FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) has made it a requirement for trains to sound their whistles between 5-20 seconds prior to entering a public highway rail grade crossing. If traveling greater than 60 miles per hour, the engineer will sound the horn at a quarter mile. Uh, the train whistle is kept above a minimum level of 90dB and below a maximum of 110dB. This will typically be well above the next loudest noise in the area, making them clearly audible to everyone in the vicinity. Train horn is blown in a 2 long, 1 short, 1 long pattern to distinguish it from any other noises the observer may hear. This is actually really interesting, but it's not relevant to my problem.
Quiet Zones from train noise. Citizens are able to request a "quiet zone" in the area. In the quiet zone, a no horn restriction can be initiated to remove those pesky horns. Soundproofing a room. Window and noise reduction in window window insert(s) indow windows? Wow. Indow Windows is the website. Rail and aircraft sound fighter system


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The Quantum Vacuum video could be defined as a sacred dance between the organism and its immediate surroundings. All of the 3D images are taken from the world of science produced by nanotechnologies and transformed, using a process of reconstruction and animation, into a sort of virtual landscape that continuously interacts with the main character of the video.The actor is a real person with an androgynous appearance, whose arms are frozen in a Y position, which recalls ancient divinities. The fusion between Uranic and Telluric man can clearly be seen, and thus the representation of an immortal being dropped into the magical system of life, who navigates in the great quantum vacuum teaming with whirling particles, experiencing events that may sometimes appear to be violent and others even ludic. The video is characterised by an exchange of molecular and psychic energy, a subtle dialogue made up of bodies and emotions. The figure evokes LInferno [Hell], the fresco by Giovanni da Modena (1410) displayed in the San Petronio Basilica in Bologna.
Giovanni Da Modena, L'inferno [Hell], fresco, 1410, (detail), San Petronio Basilica in Bologna
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Whether you wear sneakers to the club totally is based on the venue and your own personal style. Those very same boots would seem great with a traditional wrap dress too. Nobody ever said you must go sky-high once you wear heels. Given your feet are on the front line of the majority of weather you will encounter, this is the only area I recommend you become unafraid to go big.
Thick yoga pants are comfortable and offer lots of coverage. You can put on a brief denim skirt and a top as well if it is never too cold outside. Or an easy dress and you'll have the club! Somewhat black dress is a type of evening or cocktail dress. Little Black Dress, also called LBD, is popular all over the world. This outfit is ideal for a casual baby shower. Even though a polished and skilled outfit isn't a substitute for a killer resume, the perfect look may set you apart from other job-seekersand boost your confidence.
In harsher weather, a scarf may be little and light but very effective accession. If you wish to look a bit more professional, add a cropped blazer. A classic, fitted blazer is ideal for the occasion when worn the correct way! A blazer or suit will surely do the job. Black jeans are a few of the most flexible wardrobe items you are able to own and can readily be worn hundreds of ways. You are able to wear skinny jeans and heels too.
Match it with the right colored shoe and you'll look as a model. All models have to be at least 18 decades old. They will be contacted if they are selected to appear in the fashion experience. LBD is a present for big girls.
A great maroon bag to choose the scarf and superior heel shoes. Switch that huge work bag to a clutch for an effortless transition to evening. It's released in america on December 21 and in the united kingdom on Boxing Day. Especially during those cold winter season!
Additionally, our days are becoming longer and we could take these after 5 oclock. You'll be comfortable all day within this outfit. I want to just note that if I'm going to devote all this time pampering myself, I wish to truly feel hot afterward.
Ive had some questions regarding scarves. Don't be scared to be comfortable. Don't feel you need to post every single day.
You need to dress a bit flirty and a bit sexy, but you don't need to give away everything. Let's look at a number of her great outfits that could motivate you to think about easy and fashionable clothes. It is going to surely supply you with the more polished appearance. There's so much I love about such pictures, and it doesn't have anything to do with my outfit. All images sent by mail won't be returned. It is available in a number of classic colours. Wearing black on black will always be a feasible choice.


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Intravenous news: BBC news report "Scientists say they have developed a tiny blood-testing device that sits under the skin and gives instant results via a mobile phone. The Swiss team say the wireless prototype – half an inch (14mm) long – can simultaneously check for up to five different substances in the blood. The data is sent to the doctor using radiowaves and Bluetooth technology.
The device's developers hope it will be available to patients within four years. It is designed to be inserted, using a needle, into the interstitial tissue just beneath the skin of the abdomen, legs or arms. And it could remain there for months before needing to be replaced or removed."


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- This article is about the four types of knight that appear in ambushes. For their masked leader, see Meta Knight.
The Meta-Knights are an enigmatic group of knights who are led by Meta Knight himself. They first appeared in Kirby's Adventure, where they were frequently fought as Mid-Bosses in their own distinctive arenas. However, their biggest role was in Kirby Super Star (Ultra), in the Revenge of Meta Knight game, where they served as the primary antagonists.
When fought, they typically attack as a group, fighting until their last member is defeated. They possess formidable weapons, but, unlike their leader, are not immune to being inhaled and spat out. Despite their arsenal, none of them yield Copy Abilities when swallowed.
In Kirby: Planet Robobot's Meta Knightmare Returns, Meta Knight summons them in his "Meta Knightmares" attack, which deals massive damage to all enemies on the screen. They also appear on the results screen after the mode is completed.
Meta-Knight members[edit]
Axe Knight[edit]
Axe Knight's basic appearance is that of a minuscule skull, sporting a viking helmet atop his head and wielding an axe. Axe Knights normally appear in randomized areas. However, one particular Axe Knight assists Meta Knight in the main cabin of his battleship, the Halberd.
Axe Knight typically moves back and forth, and tosses his axe like a boomerang, similar to Sir Kibble. He may also swing his axe in a forward motion as he sweeps across the floor.
Mace Knight[edit]
Mace Knight is the largest in size, sporting heavy blue armor and wielding a large flail. He moves back and forth, swinging the flail above his head, then letting it fly a fair distance. Mace Knight is perhaps the most dangerous of the knights in close range, and has more hit points than the other knights. Like Axe Knight, one particular Mace Knight assists Meta Knight in the main cabin of the Halberd.
Trident Knight[edit]
While somewhat short in stature, Trident Knight is distinguished by his bright purple armor, the crescent on his helmet, and the tridents he tosses toward Kirby. These go for decent range, traveling upward, then downward in a large arc. While they can be a nuisance, the tridents' slow speed make them easy to avoid.
Javelin Knight[edit]
The rarest of the Meta-Knights, this creature resembles a robot moreso than the others. He bounds across the air, spinning his javelin around in an attempt to hit Kirby with it. He will also toss his javelin on occasion.
Unconfirmed members[edit]
Often, Blade Knight and Sword Knight are considered to be Meta-Knights as well, and even serve under Meta Knight in the TV show. However, they have never been specifically identified as Meta-Knights in any of the games.
Additionally, creatures who resemble knights but are not Meta-Knights include Sir Kibble, Ghost Knight, Masher, Lanzer, Kibble Blade, Gigant Edge, and most notably, Dark Meta Knight, Galacta Knight, and Morpho Knight.
In Revenge of Meta Knight, Captain Vul and Sailor Waddle Dee are seen as prominent members of the crew, with the former having significant authority over the Halberd. Despite having close association with the group, they are not explicitly called Meta-Knights, as that seemingly belongs to Meta Knight's personal faction of four knights.
The Meta-Knights appear during Meta Knight's 'Meta Knightmares' attack in Meta Knightmare Returns.
Names in other languages[edit]
Meta Naitsu
Meta Naito Gundan
Meta Knight Army (alternate; Super Smash Bros. series)
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Mèitǎ Qíshìtuán
|Simplified Chinese
Mèitǎ Qíshìtuán
|Meta Knights
|Tirapiedi di Meta Knight
|Minions of Meta Knight
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Mishearing can be the beginning of a new idea, a strange word, a fresh language. When I heard 'Verb Garden' instead of 'Herb Garden' I wanted to make a book / environment to portray this idea. The format of the 'room' book is an exciting technique I plan to explore further. Verb Garden – seed of knowledge – changing language – translation – wordplay…were some of the ideas surrounding this piece. To see further photographs of this piece, click HERE.
I printed the outsides with letterpress type (here you can see the chosen prints following my printmaking session!), and the inside lettering is produced on a typewriter. The tap-dance rhythm of typewriter keys is music to my ears!
Verb Garden will be exhibited at the Slunks Hair Design Gallery from April 8: click HERE for more information and head on up there to visit the piece, plus work by a range of talented Cardiff artists.
Limited edition / unique Verb Gardens will be available to purchase soon. Get in touch if you would like further details / keep an eye on the blog for updates!


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You can't prevent bad weather, but you can prepare for it. Think ahead and prepare for the worst when it comes to winter challenges.
Here are some of our tips on how best to prepare:
Straw and forage
With many farmers facing a shortage of straw, it's important to assess your needs, work out a worst-case scenario for bedding and feeding, and plan for any shortfall.
To make bedding last longer, distribute material little and often with a thin, well-spread layer, and keep any leaking water out of bedded areas. Good ventilation will also help keep straw dry.
Allocate the best straw for feeding, plus consider alternative forage sources such as pea haulm or hay.
In beef herds, it makes sense to diagnose pregnancy early and cull empty cows. You may want to consider selling other stock early to prioritise feed for the breeding herd, and look at using additional concentrates to reduce forage requirements.
Losing water supplies can be devastating, particularly for those with livestock: milking cows, stock with high concentrate diets, those that are fed hay, straw or other dry feeds are particularly vulnerable.
Fixing and insulating dripping taps now to ensure trickles of water don't freeze and block pipes can prevent the interruption of supplies to sheds and outdoor troughs. Identify where your stop valves are located and install them to isolate water supplies in areas of the farm you don't use during the winter.
It's useful to know the layout of your land's pipework and keep a map of it handy so you know where to look if there is a problem. It's never a bad idea to have the contact details of a plumber close by.
Some farms will struggle for feed or water this winter, especially following the extreme weather fluctuations of the past year. Therefore, the NFU is encouraging members to ask for peer-to-peer assistance.
Your pick-up truck has been built to handle difficult terrain but when frost, snow and ice are on the ground or the temperature plummets, you need to be confident your vehicle won't let you down.
Here's a useful checklist:
- Servicing – is it up to date?
- Lights – are they in good working order?
- Engine oil – is it at the correct level?
- Check radiator fluid level and specific gravity of antifreeze, to protect the engine cooling system against the cold
- Wiper blades – check condition and cleanliness as well as windscreen washer fluid level and mix to prevent freezing
- Tyres – check pressures/condition and tread
- Air conditioning – make sure it is serviced and working, this reduces condensation building up, especially on damp or rainy days
- Check or replace your pollen filter for maximum fresh air flow to combat condensation
- Use waterproof rubber floor trays or mats to retain melting snow or mud
- Invest in waterproof seat covers
- Carry a can of de-icer and a scraper to clear your windscreen and door locks before driving
- Keep a tow rope and shovel handy – you never know when you'll need to help a neighbour
- Make sure you have a basic survival and first aid kit and have a warning triangle with you
Driving in cold weather
Pack some emergency provisions in your vehicle. Warm waterproof clothes, a torch, a shovel, sturdy footwear, some water and a few bars of chocolate. And keep your mobile phone with you and fully charged.
It also pays to check what features your vehicle has that will help you tackle cold weather driving. Some vehicles, such as Isuzu's D-Max Utah, include heated front windscreen, daytime LED running lights for visibility on dark days, 18in alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres and a 3.5 tonne towing capacity.
Find out about NFU Vehicle Discounts available with your membership.
Personal safety
Moving and working on icy surfaces can lead to injuries, so clear tracks around the farmyard,
treat with de-icing salt and try to stick to these safe walkways.
Tend to out-wintered livestock during daylight hours and be back before nightfall, keeping
away from hazardous areas and rough terrain wherever possible.
Repair any roof leaks and check for loose tiles that can become dislodged by bad weather in housing, barns or sheds. And add extra insulation and make sure windows are properly sealed.
Roof collapses during heavy snow are a risk – but take great care when removing it.
Stop, thief!
Dark nights can present a window for opportunist criminals and organised gangs.
Simple measures include keeping gates closed, removing keys from vehicles, and resisting leaving them in obvious hiding places such as a wheel arch. Lock up your tools and equipment out of sight at night.
Security lighting can be a deterrent, and CCTV can help police. It's also worth using tracking devices for expensive gear. Check the NFU's member discounts for exclusive deals on security equipment to protect your vehicles and machinery.


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