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Sherbet Delight
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This old fashioned quilt may look complicated but it's simple to make and is a great project for any fabric collection. Planned or scrappy, 30's Reproductions, Civil War, Moda, or any favorites will work perfectly.
This Sherbet Delight pattern includes directions for three quilt sizes:
Throw (62" x 76"),
Twin (76" x 106"),
Queen (91" x 106").
A scalloping ruler is recommended if you choose to scallop the border.


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Wedding Catering Samford Valley QLD
8 Expert Tips For Choosing the Right Catering Service In Samford Valley
When it comes to the important things that can make or break an occasion, couple of are as essential as the quality, taste and look of the food and drinks you serve. A lot is riding on your choice of which caterer to employ, and if you believe this choice truly isn't that crucial, take a look at it this way, fantastic catering can rescue an event that's on the rocks, but bad catering will generally send out guests to the doors.
In addition, due to the fact that catering is typically the # 1 or # 2 line-item cost for the majority of events, the catering service you choose is also a considerable monetary choice and can influence how much money you have left over to invest in other areas depending on food costs and amounts.
Include that catering services can differ dramatically in their pricing and the types of meals and services they use, and the procedure of picking a catering service can figuratively and literally seem like you are comparing apples to oranges.
# 1 Responsiveness And Individual Interest In Your Requirements
Of all the event and catering professionals we talked with, this turned up over and over and over again, generally because how responsive and interested a caterer is during your initial discussions is a sign of how they will carry out throughout the length of their contract with you (and more on contracts later).
A prospective catering service must be finding out as much as they can about you in your first few conversations with them, so you need to expect them to be talking and asking questions about 20% of the time and you supplying answers and outlining your needs about 80% of the time.
# 2 Ability To Handle Your Particular Kind Of Event In Samford Valley 4520
Not every catering service is best or every kind of event, and numerous caterers themselves honestly confess this.
So when interviewing your Samford Valley catering services (and you ought to talk to a minimum of 3 caterers for any event with a sensible spending plan), you have to be specific about the type of occasion you are preparing and the type of food and/or presentation you are expecting. Otherwise, you might end up selecting a catering service who simply isn't a good suitable for the type or style of your event.
Virtually every catering service has a basic menu or menus to select from, and many do provide some level of built-in versatility to adjust these menus to your specific needs by substituting specific items and/or tailoring others.
Nevertheless, the standout catering services will surpass standardized menu options and want to develop incredible fare that matches a lot more particular theme and dietary requirements.
# 3 Desire To Provide Tastings
How will you ever understand what a caterer can do unless you sample their goods? And more particularly, how will you know exactly what the menu items you are thinking about will taste like unless you particularly attempt them?
Some people shy away from asking to sample the specific items they want for their event since it appears like an inconvenience for the caterer, but it is standard to ask for a sampling of exactly what you are planning to order prior to you sign on the dotted line.
In addition, you can request wine parings for these tastings if they are appropriate for your event (once again, be prepared to pay a cost, it's a small price to pay to guarantee you pick the best caterer). And when you are tasting the food, also address how it exists, as any caterer who puts in the time to appropriately display a sample will most likely be more likely to make that sort of effort on your occasion day.
Are you an event supervisor who needs to manage catering information, spending plans and tasks?
Or are you a catering service who needs to track proposals, invoices, meal choices, inventory and other customer information?
# 4 Familiarity With The Location
You might remain in for a surprise if you hire a BARBEQUE take-out joint to cater an official ballroom fundraiser. Or if you pick a high-end business occasion caterer to serve a barn wedding. Why? Because these caterers might not be accustomed to preparing and serving food in such a setting.
This can get even more specific depending on constraints of the venue itself, like when it comes to museums and historical sites.
Much more conventional venues can also have constraints that catering services must follow, like certain setup requirements or disposal restrictions for waste food and water, so having a caterer that recognizes with a venue's rules can potentially save you great deals of inconvenience on occasion day.
# 5 Total Description Of Services/Goods Promised In The Agreement
The caterer's agreement need to plainly define exactly what food, beverages and services the catering service will be supplying on the designated day( s). Furthermore, it needs to protect you from non-performance as much as it safeguards the catering service from non-payment/default, so you might want to think about having a lawyer} look at it prior to you sign it.
Every detail needs to be consisted of in the contract, consisted of chosen menus, variety of servings and/or people to be served, beverage/bar service details (if suitable) and all rates and extra services.
No catering service in Samford Valley with a shred of dignity and scruples enters into a contract with plans to bail at the last minute, but you need to ensure there is a cancellation provision in your contract simply in case your catering service has to cancel.
You don't want to be left without recourse with only days or hours prior to your event, so simply make certain cancellation procedures and penalties remain in place so you do have a backup plan.
# 6 Referrals You Can Call and Speak To
Of course you will need to check up on the caterers you are thinking about, and it's always excellent to start online and check out sites.
However, don't stop there, as online reviews are not constantly reliable (and even authentic); for example, a good caterer might have had a few nightmare/hater clients who alter their rankings, while a genuinely average catering service might have padded their online reviews. So see if you can track down some past customers of the catering services you are thinking about and connect to them.
# 7 Insurance
Every catering service we spoke with called insurance coverage "a provided" for caterers, and you certainly don't wish to lawfully be on the hook for some oversight or mishap that was the fault of your catering service.
# 8 A Skilled Chef and Cooking Area Personnel
Remarkably, for how long a catering business in Samford Valley has been in business may not be as crucial in picking a great catering service as you may believe.
So ensure to inquire about the chef's bona fides and CV due to the fact that he or she will most likely be the one most responsible for the result of the meal and whether your visitors enjoy it or not.
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I have lost count at the amount of products and methods that people have come out with in order to achieve the one same goal, losing weight. Diet pills, stupid and dangerous diets, products guaranteeing to melt fat off of someone's mid section alone in just a week, the list goes on. I know losing weight is not an easy task for the vast majority of people, but some of the things people are willing to try instead of just putting their time and effort into hard work simply amazes me. Now people are shocked to find out that one of the most ridiculous diets I have ever heard of is a hoax? Apparently it's true.
A year ago, a corrupt study was done with a limited number of participants to see what kinds of results would come about of people eating chocolate while being on a diet versus those being on a diet without it. One way or another, the conclusion reached served in favour of the people eating chocolate on their diet losing weight faster than their non chocolate eating counter parts.
I do not know where to begin with this. I am not quite sure what parameters were taken to come to such a result, however I do have a theory, which should make sense to just about anyone. I have no Idea if it is true or not, but here is what I think. I think that those in these groups were given a diet where they were eating less than their maintenance calories, but chocolate was still factored into these calories, whereas the opposing group was forced to grind through day after day of being hungry without any reward for the whole time, which likely resulted in them binge eating and slowing down their weight loss. Since the people eating chocolate had a "reward" every now and then per se, it probably satisfied their sweet tooth or craving enough to get it out of their system for the time being and then allowed them to continue with their progress.
I wish people could just understand that losing weight is hard, but it is not complicated, and a more mental battle than anything. Once they can look past the feeling of being hungry and focus on their goal, I guarantee that the weight will come off slowly but surely.


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About Dakin Humane Society
Dakin Humane Society is a 501 (c) (3) community supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the Pioneer Valley and a national leader in animal welfare.
Our Mission
Dakin Humane Society delivers effective, innovative services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them.
What We Believe
We believe people are good and will make good decisions for animals when they are treated with kindness and understanding, and when they have enough information and resources.
Our Core Values
At Dakin, we have a set of core values that everyone involved with the organization shares and works every day to uphold. They are:
|We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency, honesty, and respect in our words and actions.
|We serve all people and animals with open, compassionate hearts and minds.
|We meet challenges with a spirit of enthusiasm and optimism.
|We seek out new ways of doing things and embrace change.
|We work in a way that gets results as efficiently as possible.
How We are Funded
We do not receive any government funding nor are we funded or operated by any national humane organization. We rely solely on contributions from individuals who care about animals to bring our services to the community. We also depend on the dedication of nearly 600 volunteers who work alongside our staff to help us care for animals, deliver our programs, and govern our organization.
You Can Help
At Dakin, we realize we're not only here to serve the animals that need us, but also serve the people who love them. As long as animals are dependent upon people, animal welfare will always be closely intertwined with the health of our community. We value every interaction as an opportunity to demonstrate how we can treat all beings with care and respect.
Together we create a community that cares for animals. Please, join us.
Your contributions are welcome at both our Springfield and Leverett locations.
Employer Identification Number: 20-5318898


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The Tarkine is where this pepper thing all started. Rolling red dirt hills, deep gullies full of giant Myrtles, Blackwoods and fast flowing rivers with natural tannin stained waters. Cows not far away. Often rainy. Sunny in blocks. Quite windy. Rugged and remote. This is pepper country. The heart and soul of Wild Pepper Isle.
Wild harvest is the backbone of the Pepperberry industry
Most of our Pepperberries are sourced through wild harvest and we pick them ourselves. That way we can select our favourite berries just as we like them. Wild harvest is a romantic and natural idea for some yet at the same time exploitative and intrusive to others. In truth it is often misunderstood.
Wild harvest means that the plants we pick were not planted by anyone. They were self-sown or put there by a bird. It does not mean that these plants come from undisturbed forest land. Pepperberry thrives in ground that has been disturbed through land clearing for forestry or agricultural purposes. Pepper can grow like an orchard in such areas, provided that disturbance is followed by a long period of recovery.
Wild harvest can encourage conservation
We wild harvest on the forgotten corners of farmland from the Tarkine through to Tasmania's east coast. That includes natural bush areas such as shelter belts, wild life corridors, paddock edges, gullies and other "non-productive" parts of the farm. By paying farmers royalties for berries we harvest we are encouraging them to conserve the natural bush. As most farmers appreciate, natural bush provides a boost to farm productivity by enriching the ecosystem, keeping pests in check, providing shelter for animals, lowering the water table, reducing salinity and reducing erosion.
We're looking after our patch
Wild harvest needs to be done responsibly. We've been wild harvesting for four years now and have observed some areas where pepperberry is in decline. Old trees eventually die and are not replaced if there is no fencing to exclude livestock, which trample young plants. To combat this problem we are working with farmers to propagate the best performing plants to enrich the natural pepper population in these areas and ensure that the best genes survive. We aim to plant out a minimum of 500 plants in 2019 on farms that we wild harvest as part of our farm enrichment program.
The future is in orchard production
Pepperberry is a young industry. Currently in 2020 the whole industry is greater than 95% based on wild harvest. As it grows it will need to transition to orchard production. We want to participate in this transition and are currently in the process of establishing a small orchard in Montrose, just out of Hobart. We are very fortunate to have access to eight different properties that we harvest across three different growing regions in Tasmania – this enables us to select from a diverse population to suit our needs.


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I've been reading a book that has taken me back to our Peshawar days. Storm Warning: Riding the Cross winds in the Pakistan-Afghanistan Borderland (Radcliffe Press 2013) by Robin Brooke-Smith, who was Principle of Edwardes College Peshawar
The title comes from an Iqbal couplet which is cited by the head of Pakistani Intelligence Service the ISI in Peshawar: "Oh Eagle do not fear the crosswinds / They are blowing to make you fly higher.'
Robin is a close friend. We overlapped in Peshawar, when I was working in a Drug rehabilitation project as Drug Advisor. I used to go round to the Principal's House to watch rugby on occasions, for a meal (I remember Scottish Country Dancing there) and even preached in the little chapel. Robin used to come round to our house in University Town to watch a video and get a way for a short while. Reading the book was to be transported back to those heady days.
I even appear in the dramatis personae at the front of the book as 'CMS representative for South and Central Asia' and I know a number of the characters in the book, mainly from the church side: Bishop Manu (USPG Gen Sec), Humfrey Peters the Diocesan Secretary Cecil Williams (Principal of Edwardes High School and then Bishop), Rev Ghani Taib, Col. Tressler and Col. Khanwal Isaacs, the college bursar. We know each other, we have shared bread together. I am facebook friends with a number of them.
I also developed a great affection for the Principal's house staff: Ilyas the chowkidar, the driver Fayaz, Raj the mali, and of course Yousef the cook, who used to bring me sweet milky 'bed tea' when I stayed over during later visits. I also remember 'Jet' the mine-dog (we also had a ex-UN, failed-mine dog called Nicker, who we renamed 'Snicker'!)
Our son Tim had a term at Edwardes College School in the hot, humid summer of 1996 that Robin mentions. It was the first time he had worn a jacket and tie. The heat nearly did him in and helped him decide to go into boarding at Murree Christian School (MCS) in the cooler climate of the foothills of the Himalayas.
As Regional Director I participated in the Centenary Celebrations in April 2000, visiting Pakistan with my wife Rachel. I preached at the Centenary Service, but was also involved in some behind the scene diplomacy with Church of Pakistan leadership, which helped to change the story a little.
And for me the highlight was the contrast between The Band of the Irish Guards and the Khattak Dancers. It was as if a history of the Raj and the NWFP was being enacted before our very eyes. The Great Game seemed somehow very real...... and as yet unfinished.
I even wrote about it in a piece I did for my masters back in December 2000, the same year as the centenary celebrations:
'Carry on up the Khyber': A Strange Loop in Peshawar.
Helping to 'Change the Story' in a situation of complexity and cultural diversity.
Robin has gone into much more detail and writes a fascinating mixture of personal and poetic reflections on college life, with a sharp grasp of the bigger picture - the wider geo-political context in which a drama was being played out in a college campus. It makes for fascinating reading.
But I thought I would quote three extracts from what I wrote, which echo and in some ways add another perspective to what Robin has written:
Principal's House, Edwardes' College Peshawar, Easter Sunday
A week of celebrations is about to take place to mark the Centenary of this old institution. I have been invited to represent CMS, which had a significant role in the foundation of the College and give an address during the Celebratory Service.
I arrived to learn that the Diocese has refused to allow the use of All Saints Church in the Old City, next to the old Edwardes' School (where the college started) for the Celebration Service. In addition an advert has been placed in the local Newspapers entitled APPEAL AND PROTEST, appealing to 'worthy leaders' on behalf of the 'parent body' and 'owners' who had been 'humiliated' and deprived from taking part in the centenary celebrations'. And signed: 'The Moderator Bishop's Commissary and the Officers of the Diocese of Peshawar, Church of Pakistan'.
On Saturday, a press conference was held, resulting in a number of published articles, which appeared in the local Urdu and English papers on Easter Sunday. The Frontier Post declared 'Edwardes College Principal's appointment termed illegal'. It went on:'The church is sad that having taken advantage of our vulnerability and innocence we have deliberately been deprived from our rights and authority in the College. Given that the Church is the legal owner and the initiator of the College, it is an injustice and an insult that we have deliberately been kept out of the Centenary celebration'.
Edwardes' College is a very significant college. One of the staff quoted a Pathan friend as saying that 'the NWFP has nothing to present except Edwardes' College' and commended its Principal as a man of great strength, honesty and integrity. Yet the church feels that they are not involved in THEIR college and that a conspiracy is underway by the Government to take the college away. What had caused such polarisation and ambiguity, and extreme positioning of opposing forces ?
|Khattak Dancers
The NorthWest Frontier Province (NWFP) is the wild-west of Pakistan, part of the untamed, semi-autonomous FATA areas (Federally Administered Tribal Areas). Pathan culture is one of the oldest democracies, with the 'Shura' (village elders) system, and a strong tribal code 'Paktoonwali' with its emphasis on honour and shame, relationship and revenge, hospitality and hostility. Women are closely guarded and cocooned behind 'chadar and chaar diwaar' (cloth covering and 4 walls)
Steeped in history, this is where Churchill as a war correspondent took pot-shots at Hill Tribeman (as recounted in 'My Early Life') Untamed by the British Raj, it was a final outpost of the Empire before the Durand Line, running through Afghanistan along the line of the Oxus River (now the Amu Darya) separating the 'British Lion' from the 'Russian Bear'. This is where the Great Game [1] was played immortalised by Kipling's Kim. Full of romanticism, adventure, treachery. Boy's Own country.
Since the Russian Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Peshawar has been also been 'deluged' with over a million Afghan Refugees. It has been a hot-bed of intrigue, drug smuggling (Afghanistan is the World's No. 1 producer of Opium) and Guns (Darra Village where any weapon can be copied and Kalashnokovs sells for a few pounds). This is all symbolised by 'The Khyber Pass', connecting Afghanistan and Pakistan, the scene of the 'Carry on' film drama of the title.
Pakistan means 'Land of the Pure' yet it is reputedly the second most corrupt country in the world. It was set up as an ideological and religious state in 1947, a homeland for the Muslims of the Indian Subcontinent. Its flag of predominantly Islamic Green, has a strip of white to symbolise space for minorities. But as they say in Pakistan in various sayings or texts in urdu: 'majority has authority' or 'whoever has the stick has the Buffalo' ('jyski lathi, uski bayhns')
|Band of the Irish Guards
All's well that ends well ?
The final Celebration was a grand affair with a large colourful 'Shamiana' [2] providing covering for hundreds of visitors in front of the New Centenary Building. The Governor of NWFP was the chief guest, with the British High Commissioner and Greek Ambassador, along with other Dignitaries. There were apparently marksmen on the roof because of a bomb threat against the band, which added to the drama of the occasion. But the Church was present and represented by the Moderator and officers of the Diocese. A degree of reconciliation had taken place. This had been given public expression and 'face' was saved.
The Pipes and Drums and Fifes of the Irish Guards, marched on in their military splendour, wearing large black, Bear Skins in spite of the heat – performing for half an hour. They were followed by the Frontier Constabulary's troupe of Khattack dancers in an exciting display – like whirling dervishes with swords. It seemed like a hundred years of history was enacted before our eyes. The British Raj, pomp and ceremony, followed by the untamable excitement of Tribal Rule. 'Carry on up the Khyber' indeed!
During the inevitable speeches, the Principal recalled the college's academic past. The Governor made his opening remarks and a public promise of a donation to the college of 2 lakh Rupees (£2,500). The Moderator was invited to pray and used the opportunity to express the churches' support. A scuffle of activity from the Commissary, a word to the Master of ceremonies and a whisper in the Moderator's ear. Then he also announced a contribution of exactly the same amount from the church. A proper balance of power had been restored!
A postscript
During the after-ceremony lunch, there was a presentation of a British Council collection of English classic books, 'the Everyman Millenium Collection', to the College Library. The British Ambassador making the presentation gave the Principal a token book and chuckled. He had chosen - Machievelli's 'the Prince' ! [3]
[1] Peter Hopkirk The Great Game (OUP) - Captain Conolly of the Bengal Light Infantry first coined the term 'The Great Game' to describe the shadow play of British and Czarist agents across Central Asia as the Russian frontiers pushed closer to India'
[2] A Shamiana is a very colourful tent used at times of public functions: weddings and funerals. Culturally more often than not representiing celebration – and a place where people are honoured publically. And attendance is everything.
[3] cf McAlpine A. 'The New Machievelli: Renaissance Real Politik for Modern Managers' (Aurum Press 1997) 'There is no evidence to suggest that Machiavelli was himself an evil man. However he clearly understood the capacity for evil that links all of us. The point is not that Machiavelli advocated evil doing , rather that he accepted that for all human activity and especially politics will involve evil doing. Having acknowledged that evil is unavoidable, Machiavelli tries to show his Prince how to recognise it for what it is and to use it for his own advantage.' Pg 6
I recommend the book. Buy a copy or get your local library to order a copy (I've been reading CMS's Crowther Centre library copy). Read it and let it transport you to the wild (north) west, frontier town of Peshawar, in the mid-nineties before 9/11 and the subsequent war of terror.
There are more details of the book first public response on Wordpress.
There will be a book launch at Shrewsbury School Saturday 16th March


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"So how many watts can this loudspeaker take?" The technical answer is that it depends on the thermal and mechanical limits of the drivers and crossover components.
The practical answer is that it depends on the program material played: its peak/average ratio or transient content and spectral (frequency) content.
The REAL question is not what is the power handling, but what is the OPTIMUM size power amplifier to use on a loudspeaker?
Rule of Thumb
For a rule of thumb the best answer is found using what is commonly called the loudspeaker's RMS (root mean square) power rating. Use an amplifier that is twice the RMS rating. If you can't find an amplifier with that exact rating, multiply this power rating by 0.8 and also by 1.25 to find a range of acceptable power.
Example: A loudspeaker has a 250-watt RMS rating. Twice this is 500 watts. Therefore the acceptable range for the power amplifier to use is from 400 watts (0.8 x 500) to 625 watts (1.25 x 500). Anything larger is potentially excessive power. Anything smaller can cause damage from the amplifier clipping. Remember that the power amplifier output you select must be rated for the nominal impedance of the loudspeaker (i.e., 16, 8, 4 or 2 Ohms).
The RMS rating represents the thermal power limit for the loudspeaker. It is also a good number to use for comparing products. Twice the RMS rating represents a realistic scenario for most actual audio signals. This is 3 dB more power than the RMS rating. An amplifier's RMS rating is based on a sine wave measurement. The peak power in a sine wave is 3 dB more than the RMS power. Therefore using twice the RMS power rating for the loudspeaker provides 6 dB more power for short term power peaks.
A good loudspeaker can easily handle this. Why? The RMS rating for professional loudspeakers is almost always measured using pink noise for a test signal. The content of this test signal is an RMS level with peaks that are 6 dB above the RMS level. Thus testing a loudspeaker with pink noise requires an amplifier that can produce power peaks of 6 dB above RMS level of the input signal to the loudspeaker without clipping. The rule of thumb provides an amplifier with this capability.
Real World Audio Signals
Real audio signals usually have peaks at least 10 dB peaks their RMS level. Therefore, with a properly sized amplifier just below clipping on those peaks, the RMS value of typical audio signals will be at least 3 dB below or half of the loudspeaker's RMS rating. This provides a margin of safety.
Still Possible to Damage a Loudspeaker
Having said this, it is entirely possible damage a loudspeaker with an amplifier that is in the "rule of thumb" power range. Why? Because power handling depends on the type of input signal and the user – not the manufacturer – controls the input signal in actual use.
For example, the RMS and peak levels can be about equal on compressed audio signals and for certain signals from instruments like synthesizers or highly processed electric guitars. This means any amplifier power capability above the loudspeaker's RMS rating can damage it!
Also, no matter what size the amplifier is, clipped signals are death to loudspeakers, even if the clipping occurs in the mixer, equalizer or other signal processor.
There is not a perfect answer to the power handling question. This rule of thumb is a realistic guide for the optimum size power amplifier to use on a loudspeaker for MOST live audio signals. It allows the loudspeaker to be used to its maximum specified power rating.
Caveat About Distortion
Almost no loudspeakers are rated for their distortion at maximum power. For this reason there is nothing implied by the manufacturer in the maximum power rating that says a loudspeaker will still sound good at its maximum power rating. If you find that a loudspeaker "sounds bad" when run near its maximum rating, then the maximum distortion that you find tolerable will be the limiting factor rather than the maximum power rating.
Note: This applies to professional loudspeakers from reputable manufacturers, and includes drivers as well as complete loudspeaker systems.


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|Structural and electrical characterization of GaN based HEMT heterostructures on SiC
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|Group III-nitride semiconductors and its alloys has been the subject of intense research because of its wide range of applications in the field of microelectronics and optoelectronics. They are used in light emitting diodes, lasers, detectors, next generation wireless network base stations, satellite communication systems and compact digital radar applications where GaN based devices can multiply the efficiency of amplifiers. Among the group III-nitrides, GaN is unique with excellent properties such as wide band gap, mechanical and thermal stability, high breakdown field and high mobility that can be used to fabricate high power transistors on GaN based heterostructures. Although GaN based heterostructures have been widely demonstrated on silicon and sapphire substrates, silicon carbide is still considered to be the best option in terms of higher thermal conductivity and smaller lattice mismatch with respect to GaN. This research project involves the structural and electrical characterization of AlGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) heterostructures grown on SiC substrate by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy (PA-MBE). The growth parameters such as III/V ratio, layer thickness and metal composition were optimized to obtain a smooth surface morphology and improved electrical characteristics of the HEMTs. Structural characterization techniques such as optical microscopy and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were used to analyze the surface morphology and roughness of the AlGaN/GaN HEMT heterostructures. The AlN layer of the AlGaN/GaN HEMT heterostructure grown in the intermediate growth regime (Al/N ratio ~ 1) exhibited a smooth surface morphology with root mean square (RMS) roughness of 0.7 nm but with the presence of some cracks on its surface. The heterostructure grown using thin AlN layer of 50 nm thickness in the intermediate growth regime also resulted in an improved surface morphology with RMS roughness of 0.9 nm but without the presence of any cracks on its surface. The GaN layer of the AlGaN/GaN HEMT heterostructure grown in the Ga-rich growth regime (Ga/N ratio > 1) showed a smooth, crack-free, pit-free surface filled with Ga droplets. It had an RMS roughness value of 0.7 nm in this growth regime. Hall Effect measurement technique was used for the electrical characterization of the AlGaN/GaN HEMT heterostructures. The AlN layers of the AlGaN/GaN HEMT heterostructures that were grown in the N-rich growth regime (Al/N ratio < 1) resulted in improved 2DEG properties such as a high mobility of 1020 cm2/V.s and a sheet carrier density of 1.1 x 1013 cm-2. The variation of the AlN layer thickness however did not have any effect on the electrical properties of the heterostructures. The GaN layer of the AlGaN/GaN HEMT heterostructure that was grown in the intermediate growth regime (Ga/N ratio ~ 1) also resulted in a high mobility of 1040 cm2/V.s and a sheet carrier density of 1 x 1013 cm-2 for the HEMT. Lastly, the Al composition in the AlGaN barrier layer and its thickness effect on the electrical properties of AlGaN/GaN HEMT heterostructure was systematically studied. A high mobility of 1220 cm2/V.s was achievable when AlGaN barrier layer had an Al composition of 29% and thickness of 19 nm whereas a high sheet carrier density of 10.9 x 1012 cm-2 and moderate sheet resistivity of 540 Ω/sq was obtained with an AlGaN barrier layer having Al composition of 28% and thickness of 26 nm.
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This is a scalable context timeline. It contains events related to the event February 26, 2003: Conservative Pundit Calls Antiwar Dissenters 'Enemies of the State'. You can narrow or broaden the context of this timeline by adjusting the zoom level. The lower the scale, the more relevant the items on average will be, while the higher the scale, the less relevant the items, on average, will be.
Conservative media pundit Bill O'Reilly tells his listeners, "You know, I don't take Saddam Hussein all that seriously anymore as far as a world threat. Maybe I'm wrong and naive here. Should we be very frightened of this guy?" [Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), 5/2003]
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Timeline Tags: Events Leading to Iraq Invasion, Domestic Propaganda
Conservative pundit Bill O'Reilly tells his audience on Fox News: "Once the war against Saddam [Hussein] begins, we expect every American to support our military, and if they can't do that, to shut up. Americans, and indeed our allies, who actively work against our military once the war is underway will be considered enemies of the state by me. Just fair warning to you, Barbra Streisand, and others who see the world as you do. I don't want to demonize anyone, but anyone who hurts this country in a time like this, well. Let's just say you will be spotlighted." [CounterPunch, 3/3/2003; Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), 5/2003]
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Fox News commentator Bill O'Reilly says that those who oppose the Iraq war, such as actor Sean Penn and journalist Peter Arnett, are traitors. [Unger, 2007, pp. 290]
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Fox News political pundit Bill O'Reilly savages the journalists and commentators who question the official story of Army Private Jessica Lynch (see April 3, 2003). O'Reilly characterizes the Los Angeles Times's Robert Scheer (see April 10, 2003 and After and May 30, 2003) as a "radical columnist who [sic] many perceive to be a hater of [the] USA," "despises President Bush," and has "anti-American motives." The Times itself is "extremely left-wing in its editorial presentation." The BBC, which along with the Toronto Star was one of the first news organizations to question the official story (see May 4, 2003 and May 15, 2003), "was stridently against the war in Iraq and chastised by one of its own correspondents for slanting its reports." O'Reilly says that while he "does not know the truth in this matter… we have no reason to doubt the mission's original report. However, if it turns out that the US military is lying, it will be a terrible scandal." [Fox News, 5/27/2003] As far as can be ascertained, when the more accurate chain of events is reported, essentially validating the reports by the BBC and Scheer (see June 17, 2003), O'Reilly will not respond to or investigate what he calls the potential "terrible scandal."
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Updated: January 14, 2019
The marketing industry has always relied on data and statistics in order to prosper. Marketers have become accustomed to the power of measuring every junction in the marketing funnel in order to grow, yet as the world shifted its media consumption habits to mobile, the most important link in the funnel had become a black box, preventing fully optimized conversion rates.
To shed some light on that part of the funnel, we'll share some app store statistics and best practices based on more than 500M sessions and 4+ years of analyzing the leading developers cross-industry (Google, Facebook, Uber, Zynga, Vinted, WB, HBO, EA and more) to help you regain control of your marketing funnel.
The app store is the last and most crucial point of decision in your app marketing funnel. No matter which channel your visitors come from (cross promotion, organic search, paid campaigns, or social media) they all land on a single app store and make their decision to bounce or install.
Understanding their decision making process and the reasoning behind their actions enables developers to customize their app store messaging, design and layout towards the target audience.
The creatives you use in the First Impression determine how many visitors will fall into each category (Decisive or Explorer).
A good app store page is one that has high install conversion rates for both groups.
Test your First Impression creative to:
1. Maximize Decisive install rates
2. Increase Explore rates
3. Convince more Explorers to install
|60% of your visitors won't scroll beyond your First Impression
|50% of your installers make their decision based on the First Impression only
|Tell users what your app does in under 3 seconds
|Test screenshots, icons and text to find the optimal combination
Although the new Google Play Store design now looks more similar to the App Store, they are fundamentally different platforms, and they should be treated as such in the area of ASO. This is because:
Testing separately on both app stores will help you identify which messaging and designs work best on one platform compared to another. There's no "one size fits all" approach to app store marketing, and we've seen instances in which using the same creatives on both platforms led to a 20%-30% decrease in installs on iOS.
Every change to the First Impression must get extra focus, which is why you should wisely choose Gallery orientation when designing your creatives. You can use portrait-oriented assets, landscape-oriented assets, or a mix of both. Each of the orientations comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, but there are a few givens.
When using landscape Screenshots, you showcase one main message in each frame since landscape assets take up the full width of your Product Page. With portrait Screenshots, you're able to display multiple messages in each frame since more than one asset is visible.
Based on our analyses, apps are more likely to showcase portrait Screenshots because a majority of apps don't support horizontal use or functionality. Games, on the other hand, have a wider mix of Gallery orientations since there's more variety in the way they're played. For more information on how Gallery orientation impacts your iOS App Store Product Page, you can check out our detailed infographic.
Adding a video increases Exploring behavior and reduces Decisive behavior. Visitors who watch the video are 3x more likely to install. In iOS, your App Preview Video is on autoplay, which means a majority of visitors are now exposed to it. Use our 5 tips for a better performing Video to make sure it captures quality installs.
How many of the top 50 iOS apps are using video?
|Come Out Strong
Starting with your most convincing message is key to drawing more engagement and increasing the install rate of users that choose to watch your video.
Engage visitors with subtitles, callouts and timed transition screens that contextualize the rich visual experience without depending on sound.
Keep it short. Every 5 seconds, 10% of your video watchers will drop.
Bear in mind that Apple doesn't allow customizing App Previews per geo. Make sure to test the effect of the video on each geo.
The Poster Frame is your Video thumbnail, which plays a dual role for both Decisive Visitors and Exploring Visitors. The Poster Frame should be an important creative consideration as you begin to build your Video since it is taken directly from your Video assets. You should make sure no important text or visuals are hidden under the play button, and it should aesthetically and effectively convey your best app USP.
Learn how to design and run better Screenshot tests using best practices from our guide.
Another design consideration is to implement a Panoramic Gallery that extends across multiple Screenshots. This can be used to encourage additional exploration from visitors. For best practices on designing a Panoramic Gallery for iOS, read this. For best practices on designing a Panoramic Gallery for Google Play, read this.
Same language – different affinities
Many countries share the same language, creating the illusion they can be treated as one unit in marketing terms. But that is not the case. For example, countless tests of ours have shown that the UK generally has different winning variations than the US. If your app is available globally, you should expand its reach through localization.
Localizing stores is one thing. Culturalizing them is a whole other story.
We've found that in tests we have run that included both a translated app store variation and a culturalized app store variation, the culturalized variation won. This goes to show that there is an even higher CVR potential for culturalizing app stores. Read more about our best practices for localizing and culturalizing your app store here.
|Often has higher explore rates than most regions and is almost 2x higher than UK. US visitors are more likely to scroll the gallery than other regions
|In more than 50% of tests, the winner in the UK was different than the winner in the US
|iPhone owners often prefer English over local Portuguese
|Favors images with locals. Well crafted tests can increase conversions by 80%
|Dramatically different behavior than any other region. Accustomed to heavy text images and reading descriptions (200% increase from US benchmark)
The users you're targeting today are not the users you're targeting next month.
Continuously fighting CVR decrease
Developers continuously test their titles on the App Store and Google Play.
They test each element of the page (icons, video, screenshots) multiple times.
The description is meant to provide your audience with highlights of the features and functionality of your app. It also plays a significant role in Keyword Optimization.
Both platforms require adding a description of the app and divide it into a Short Description (80 characters for Google Play and first 3 lines for Apple) and Extended Description (limited to 4000 characters in total for both platforms). With the iOS 12 update, you can now include emojis in your App Store description. Please note, though, that when using a Portrait Gallery on iOS, your Description may be pushed below the fold.
|1. Screenshot Messaging & Design
2. Icons
3. Localization
4. Video Poster Frame
5. App Video
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Those of you who know me, who've known me since J was born especially, know that I believe in this kid. Behind gritted teeth, when I see J climbing something too high, I tell him to hang on and that he can do it. Okay, fine, sometimes I have to turn away. But I don't stop him. Usually, I egg him on. Sure, I'll stop him if he's trash-talking kids like Charles Barkley on the playground. In spite of rolled eyes, I'll step in. It's a behavior he learned at preschool and we've been trying to break him of it for years. Other than that, kid's on his own.
But STILL! When he announced on Sunday that he wanted to ride his bike with no training wheels, I hesitated. I wanted D to loosen them a bit so J could take it slowly. I didn't want him to scare himself and then never want to try again. Fortunately D overrode that idea and went ahead and took off the wheels. And with a little bit of help, little J was off. Just. Like. That. He said he was going to do it. And then he did it.
Neighbor M had rounded up the kids to come watch. Then little N ran home to get his parents, and soon we entered one of those moments when time on my street stands still. The scene turns into something straight out of a story(book). The adults are clapping and cheering him on. The kids are running and shouting. The dogs are barking. And my heart is bursting. I will never, ever forget it. (And T recorded the whole thing on his iphone. Email me for the youtube link if you wanna see the action).
Believe. I'm the first one to shout that word at anyone who's worried/complaining/fretting/stressing over anything. You have to believe something's going to happen before it can happen. Period. Little J knows that. And he reminded me at a perfect time. I thanked him for that reminder in the way that's most meaningful to any Cooper boy: ice cream. The friends came over, and they all dug in.
Yesterday when I was getting rolled through the PetCt scanner, I just kept thinking of little J's face when he saw us cheering him on. Bursting with potential and so proud. Everything in his body said, you ain't see nothing yet. Damn right, little boy. Believe.
Hope you're having a gorgeous week.
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Go, J, go!!! Huge ovation from the South Bay!
Hugs to all of you … r,p, & m
way to go little J…what a champion!
The whole post actually bought a catch to my throat Jenn. What a great image to take into a medical scan with you!
thinking of you – as always


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How to Choose the Best Office Equipment Provider
Office equipment vary depending on the specialization of the office. If the supplied equipment is faulty then the business to be carried out in the office may be terminated for a while. There are some equipment however that may tend to be common in most offices. It may be however difficult to go shopping around for equipment as it is time consuming. With the rampant and continuous change in the field of technology it is almost impossible to put up with the changing technology and innovation which occur day in day out.
To begin with, one of the ways to choosing the best office equipment supplier is asking for referrals. Referrals generally entail the information that one gathers from colleagues, friends, and family. By clicking on few links online an individual can get the information needed about various office equipment suppliers. Office suppliers may tend to be connected thus a referred equipment may direct an individual to another supplier of the needed equipment if it is out of stock.
The second tips for selecting the best office equipment supplier visiting different equipment supply stores. Some information may not be conveyed through the phone making it necessary to schedule meetings. Signing large deals may require face to face conversations in which the two parties can read the body language of each other. When visiting a different supplier, one can get their contact details and how they operate.
Thirdly when choosing an office equipment supplier, the reliability of the supplier is important. An office equipment supplier should be located in an area close to the office to make delivery easier. The efficiency of the office equipment supplier should be seen even through times when short notices or no notices are given. Proximity also reduces the transportation cost on the side of the office management.
In conclusion one should consider the variety of goods sold by the supplier. An office equipment supplier should deal with a wide variety of office equipment. Having many brands in the supplies allows a client to choose from the wide variety, the choice odd a client is mostly influenced by the number of staff in the office and the amount of money they are willing to invest with. The office equipment supplier chosen should supply the latest goods depending on the pace of the technology, equipment should also be multi purposes and occupy less space.
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When Tim Wong read his father's publications he recognized a metaphor that stemmed from an earlier conversation. His father, Frank Wong, had asked him about the mosh pit's allure, and he responded that what looked disorderly from the outside was actually a cooperative situation on the inside. A fan of metaphors, Frank's most important - at least to The New American Colleges and Universities - was "the ugly duckling of higher education," the title of an essay he wrote while provost at the University of Redlands in which he explored the identity and characteristics of comprehensive colleges and universities, giving rise to the formation of NAC&U.
Frank passed away when Tim was only 17, so the younger Wong knew very little of his father's impact on higher education. That changed when Tim, now 34, was awarded a K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders award at the AAC&U conference where he met many of his father's friends, including University of Redlands president Jim Appleton, AAC&U president Carol Geary-Schneider and NAC&U president, Nancy Hensel. Read the story.
When Samford University psychology professor Stephen Chew wrestled with the question, "What are my students really learning?" he decided to put theory into practice. As a cognitive psychologist, Chew was well-versed in research showing how students learn. So he decided to throw out the notion that being a good professor meant giving out a certain percentage of As, Bs and Cs each semester and instead focused on what his students were taking away from class.
Last fall the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching named Chew, who is also psychology department chair, the 2011 U.S. Professor of the Year for Master's Universities and Colleges. It is the only national program to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, and it's the latest in a string of awards Chew has received for his teaching. Read the story.
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Choose Well
Your GP surgery can provide a huge range of advice, examinations, treatment, vaccinations, prescriptions and other routine healthcare.
But did you know there are lots of other local NHS services that you can also go directly to for help?
Self Care & Local Pharmacies
The first option is self care—many minor illnesses can be treated with rest and a well stocked medicines cabinet at home. Make sure you have your regular medicines, plasters, medicines for coughs and colds, re-hydration sachets etc.
You can also get rapid advice and treatment from your Local Pharmacy. The pharmacist may be able to provide medicines for these conditions (normal charges and exemptions apply).
Ear ache
Athletes foot
Nappy rash
Eye infections
Cold sores, mouth ulcers
Skin rashes, impetigo
Coughs, colds, sore throats, blocked nose
Thrush & uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Local Pharmacies:
Lloyds Pharmacy—823128
Boots Pharmacy—824070
Pharmacy opening hours can be found on the NHS Choices website: www.nhs.uk
Remember the NHS 111 Service is for URGENT problems only—can it wait until the morning? If not call 111.
Minor Injuries Unit or Walk In Centre
If you need to be seen immediately but do not have a serious illness or injury, you can access
The Minor Injuries Unit , Cromer
Tel 01263 513571
The Walk In Centre, Rouen House, Norwich
Tel 01603 677500.
Both are open 365 days a year.
Don't forget: Always dial 999 for life threatening conditions such as
- Severe chest pain
- Choking
- Severe difficulty breathing
- Unconsciousness
- Severe loss of blood
- Severe scald or burns
- Suspected stroke
- Fitting or concussion
- Drowning
- Severe allergic reaction
Other Local NHS Services
Babies, children & parenting
You can go straight to your named health visitor for advice and guidance on issues such as
- Growth and development of your baby/child
- Childhood conditions, allergies and infections
- Breastfeeding, bottle feeding and weaning
- Teething
- Post-natal depression and parental mental and physical health
- Child behaviour issues eg sleeping, eating, tantrums
- Support with parenting, family health and relationships
Phone Just One Number on 0300 300 0123
or call 01263 710587
Sexual health advice & treatments
You can get help if you have concerns or:
- Need contraceptive advice and implants
- Need tests for sexually-transmitted diseases
- Have symptoms such as vaginal discharge
These clinics are at iCash, Norwich. Tel 0300 300 3030
Community Nursing support
If you are a housebound patient on the North Norfolk District Nurse caseload, you can get direct help with:
Wound care End of life care
Continence assessment
Equipment assessment
Care at home after hospital discharge
Call Singlepoint on (01692) 408079—available 24/7
You can refer yourself for podiatry if you have any of the following:
- Diabetes
- Poor circulation
- Heart Condition
- Arthritis
- A disability
Please call 01603 776776 or pick up a podiatry Assessment form from reception at the surgery
Eye Conditions (MECS Service)
If you have any of the eye conditions mentioned below you can be seen at an opticians
- Red eye(s) or eyelids
- Dry or gritty uncomfortable eyes
- Irritation and inflammation of the eye
- Recent, significant, sticky discharge from the eye(s)
- Recently occuring flashes or floaters
- Ingrowing eyelashes
- Recent and sudden loss of vision (partial or total) to one eye or both eyes
- Foreign body in the eye
For more information regarding the MECS service and to see what opticians you can see locally please click on this link
Living Well Service
Please click here for information on the Living Well Service
The Norfolk Deaf Association
(NDA) is a leading local charity solely dedicated to improving the lives of people with all degrees of hearing loss by promoting better awareness and understanding of the issues affecting the hard of hearing.
The many services they offer include:
- NEW Aural Care Service
- Hearing Support Service (home visits, mobile & community-based clinics)
- Assistive Listening Technology Clinics
- Befriending service (one-to-one & group support)
- Tinnitus Support Group
- NNUH Audiology Clinics
They also offer Hearing Loss Awareness Training and British Sign Language courses.
They are here to help the Norfolk community, the key objective is to provide high quality information, support, awareness and communication services. Please click this link for more information: https://www.norfolkdeaf.org.uk/
More help and advice of self care can be found by clicking on the links below:
Who to contact when you feel unwell and need medical advice
Click on the following links below for various self care information sheets
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Whether young, old, in a pasture, for leisure or for competitions, osteoarthritis is a problem that is prevalent among horses. Balanced rations and regular hoof maintenance are essential factors to take care of in order to avoid this disease. Yet how is it possible to prevent cartilage degradation? Our experts will give you here more details about joint function.
Joints are the point of articulation between the extremities of two or more bones (sub bone and subchondral). In the case of horses, the fetlock and the hock joints are extremely used elements. They are composed of cartilage, synovial fluid and ligaments. They play a vital role in horses' motion and their ability to maintain and improve performance. Even though the adjustment of balanced diets and regular hoof maintenance are essential for preserving joints, these articulations are still considerably used by horses. Osteoarthritis is a pathology that refers to the gradual degeneration of joints. It results in cartilage degradation, inflammation and can lead to risks of subchondral bone cracks.
Osteoarthritis is particularly acute in athletics horses. What is the best way to cope with this issue?
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June 16th, 2017
They say that the face is the mirror to the soul. So, naturally, we should pay close attention to the products we apply to it. We've all noticed that labels like "vegan" or "organic" are spreading from the grocery store to our beauty and skincare products but what exactly do these mean and should we take note? Don't worry, you don't need to be an animal rights activist or sacrifice the bacon to make the world a better place for every living being.
Animals are (too) often used to test any kind of beauty product. Because of the similarities between them and human organs, species like dogs, rabbits and mice are exposed to mistreatment for the sole purpose of testing a single ingredient/product. However, today's technological techniques can easily replace this ancient practice meaning that more and more brands are stepping away from animal testing. These brands are widely available and most of them are affordable for everyone: NARS, E.L.F., Marc Jacobs, Urban Decay, NYX, Catrice or Kiko… These all cruelty-free (and some of them can be considered vegan as well)!
Here is your pocket-sized guide to everything you need to know in terms of animal use or testing on your beauty products.
What does "cruelty-free" mean?
For a product to be completely cruelty-free, there are many things to take into account, as it doesn't just rely on the brand that you see on the packaging. There are many stages of the production chain that could result in animal testing. For instance, the final item may not have been tested on animals but that doesn't mean that the ingredients it contains haven't. Also, due to globalisation, big companies might use third parties in the creation process, who may at some stage conduct some form of animal testing on the individual ingredients or the whole product itself. Often, these third parties don't provide enough information on their manufacturing methods publicly.
Apart from everything that the production entails, once a brand has been recognised as cruelty-free, it doesn't mean that it is totally innocent. Many of the new and smaller brands that we're seeing nowadays are owned by bigger parent companies (for example, NARS is owned by Shiseido). Another aspect that we have to consider about any brand is the list of countries where they're selling. This might sound a little bit hard, doesn't it? Actually, it's not. China is the country par excellence that requires "by law" all products to first be tested on animals. Thus, any product sold there, regardless of brand, cannot be considered cruelty-free when bought in China.
How you can tell that the product is in fact cruelty free can be quite tricky, but sometimes it's as simple as using ingredients that have already been declared as safe. Believe it or not, some of the 20,000 ingredients that have already been established as safe in the European Union (after being tested) are still checked on animals every time they're used. So a little bit of research and documentation would be enough to save a few lives.
And what about "vegan" products?
Vegan beauty is as simple as vegan food: it doesn't contain any animal ingredients or animal derived ingredients. The answer might sound a little bit easier, but, again, it's not for the brands. It's very common to see on the back of any beauty products ingredients that come from animals. Honey, beeswax, lanolin, collagen, albumen, carmine, cholesterol, gelatin, and a long etcetera will sound familiar to you. Animals are tested on due to their "unique composition" but thanks to technological advances, it is now possible to create similar materials which can be used for testing purposes and replace all animal involvement.
How can I know if a product is respecting animals' rights?
The first thing you need to know (and we hope it doesn't discourage you) is that you can't trust any "cruelty free" or "vegan" label. Some brands may say that about themselves, but a recognized institution needs to approve it. Leaping Bunny and PETA are the two organizations that can officially say if a product is officially "cruelty free". Nevertheless, the Leaping Bunny is the only one internationally recognized to be able to certificate it and its requirements are harder to achieve.
On the other hand, if you want to know for sure if a lipstick, a hand cream or whatever you're buyin is vegan, you should keep an eye on Vegan Action and Vegan Society. But remember that vegan doesn't imply cruelty free.
Is it hard to go cruelty-free?
Absolutely not. Today, thanks to all the animal activists and beauty lovers, it's very easy to find out which product suits you the best without having to harm anything. Apart from the websites that we mentioned above, there are many bloggers and sustainable beauty gurus that will make you life easier. Suzi Scheler, the Cruelty-Free Kitty blog owner, is your first stop. She publishes frequently updated lists of cruelty free brands and products that you can find on the internet. But if you want to go further than beauty, cruelty free blogger and advocate Tashina Combs provides all you need to know in beauty and lifestyle, so you can expand your kindness to any aspect of your life. Check out her blog, Logical Harmony, where she also updates a cruelty free brand list. And if you can't get enough, head to Ethical Elephant and My Beauty Bunny to help you with more tips and suggestions.
Now that you know a new way of making our planet a better place, don't stress out. Keep calm, get back all the makeup that you've just thrown in the bin and stop blaming yourself. We're just arming you with the information that will allow you to be more conscious about what you buy, because it can make a difference.
Discover for yourself the cruelty free beauty world by indulging yourself (without any regret) with some of our animal lover beauty picks below.
We know how important it is to protect our skin from the sun but sometimes applying a thick layer of cream doesn't feel like the best sensation in the world. Pixi's Sun Mist will offer the same nourishment: just spray it all over your face and you're ready to enjoy the summer! And if you're in need of a quick but effective makeup remover, try the Essence Bio Water, we promise you will feel the magic on your face. We couldn't forget about The Body Shop and its miraculous products. We suggest you to try the Overnight Serum-In-Oil with Vitamin E.
Here comes our favourite part! There's an endless list of cruelty free makeup companies that will make you look incredible, but we know how hard is to move from our usual brands, so you won't need to. This total coverage concealer from NARS, Kat Von D setting powder and nude pink lipstick from Catrice will have you feeling georgeous and in peace with yourself at the same time.
Yes, your hair can also go to sleep with a clear conscience. Avoid chemical and artificial products in your hair dye routine with the Henna Hair Colour, which can be found in many different tones. We're sure you've heard about Moroccanoil and its great results? Go ahead and keep on using this treatment and if you haven't tried yet, this is the moment! Looking for a new shampoo? Paul Mitchell's Awapuhi is perfect for daily use.
For more on how we can help our planet, read our guide on sustainability in fashion
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New York City has 1,300 surveillance cameras operating around Manhattan more than doubling the 450 cameras the network had in June, and nearing the halfway point of its goal of 3,000 surveillance cameras in that area, police say.
The New York Police Department's "Lower Manhattan Security Initiative" has been in the works for five years. Under the initiative, a web of cameras, license-plate readers and radiation detectors are to be deployed around the city.
Police Department spokesman Paul Browne said the cameras installed so far are about evenly divided between the original downtown area below Canal Street and Midtown from 30th to 60th streets. They include 586 subway cameras added last month in Times Square, Pennsylvania Station and Grand Central Terminal.
The system's projected cost has grown from $81.5 million in 2006 to $201 million, but about 90-percent of the cost is being funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Installation of the surveillance cameras, which officials expect to complete by 2013, has been hastened because of the plots to bomb Times Square, Kennedy airport and synagogues in the Bronx.


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The Big Catch Dinner is a mix of Live Maine Lobster and Fresh Frozen Maine Lobster Tails. You get all that plus Maine Clam Chowder and a freshly baked Maine dessert. You can cook the live lobster and keep the Flash Frozen Lobster Tails in your freezer until ready to eat them. Enjoy this huge feast for a great price delivered anywhere in the nation, overnight.


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Dear Overseas-Scribas!
we have some great news for those of you interested in our upcoming reunion in Hamburg. The deal just got even better: The organizers of the Hamburg Cruise Days decided to shift their biannual event so it happens to coincide with our reunion date. The port of Hamburg will host some of the largest and most impressive cruise ships, such as the Queen Mary 2.
On Saturday, September 12th we will charter a bus which takes us on a sightseeing tour of the city and inevitable ends up in the harbor area to have a good look at all the huge and small ves- sels that will be cruising.
Hamburg, which is often referred to as "Gate to the World", is undergoing a major transformation with a whole new part of the town being developed on former dock yards. These days, it's hard to take a picture that doesn't show construction cranes. This mix of leadingedge urban development and a history that goes back to the 9th century makes the second largest city of Germany quite unique.
Another highlight for all of you interested in your German roots might be a visit to the museum of emigration. The history of the so-called Ballinstadt originates about a hundred years ago, when Albert Ballin, director-general of the HAPAG shipping company, built the largest guest house in the world:
the legendary Emigration Halls (Auswandererhallen). Sleeping and living quarters, dining rooms, baths, a church, a synagogue, a music pavilion
and a room for medical examinations made up more than 30 buildings.
Many thousands of people from all over Europe arrived here every week to await the departure of their ship. For approximately five million people, between 1850 and 1934, Hamburg was the gateway to a new life.
In three faithfully reconstructed living and sleeping pavilions, visitors can relive the diverse lives of the emigrants – from their socioeconomic and political backgrounds to their escape to a fresh start in distant America. The combination of interactive displays, historical documents and exhibits opens up a very personalized and human viewpoint of the historical events.
On our registration form, you will find checkboxes to indicate your preferences. We'll do our best to adjust the program of our city tour to satisfy your curiosity.
Our convention venue is the Christophorus parish hall. It's a nice place next to a cozy church. After our city tour we will have dinner together and lots of time for family-talk.
The convention program ends on Sunday noon, but we offer assistance for unofficial post-convention activities. In smaller groups, Scribas will
take a stroll along the Alster lake in the city center or visit the world's largest model train set – or rather a mind-boggling installation spanning several floors of an old harbor warehouse running about one thousand trains on a track length exceeding 13 kilometers.
The coincidence of our reunion with the big harbor event is both a blessing and a curse: As lots of cruise-ship-fans will flood the city, hotel prices are bound to explode as the date arrives.
We have managed to hold a number of modestly-priced rooms at a nice hotel close to our venue, but we must urge you to book these really quickly! We also ask you to register early because we need to plan for buses and catering, all of which will be in big demand during that time, too.
Reunion September 12 / 13 2015
Ev.-luth. Christophorusgemeinde zu Hamburg
Hummelsbüttel Poppenbüttler Stieg 25
22339 Hamburg
We meet at the newly renovated parish hall.
The service on Sunday will be held at the adjoining church.
We have pre-booked a small number of rooms at a nice hotel close to our venue:
Brillkamp 8-10
22339 Hamburg
As demand for hotel rooms will be huge during the harbour event, it is very important that you book your room now! We are happy to assist you booking an extended stay.
Friday, September 11
Those of you arriving early are welcome to join us for an unofficial dinner around 8pm (not included in the convention fee). Please indicate your interest on the registration form. Once we decide on a restaurant, we will let you know the place.
Saturday, September 12
9.30 Welcome Brunch at the reunion venue.
Meet & Greet, excursion details
11.00 Sightseeing tour by chartered bus.
Approx 2h tour of historic and modern Hamburg
13.00 Arrival at the harbor
ship-gazing according to current cruise day program
14.00 Visit to the historic warehouse district (Speicherstadt), new urban development and futuristic philharmonic hall construction site
optional: Museum of emigration (Ballinstadt)
17.00 Option for hotel transfer for an afternoon nap
19.00 Return to hotel / reunion venue
20.00 Dinner
Convention and family-talk
Preliminary program subject to change to accommodate Cruise Days events.
Sunday, September 13
10.00 Religious Service 11.00 Farewell Snack
12.00 End of Family reunion
individual activities in smaller groups
• Walk at the Alster Lake (city center)
• Miniatur Wunderland (world's larges model railroad)


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Those who operate or have customers in the U.S. market, are already familiar with the requirements of the 2003 CAN-SPAM Act. If your operations or customers extend into Canada, however, there are new Canadian Anti-Spam rules you need to know. Why? Because these new rules will impact how you engage in online communications in Canada, starting in early 2012.
The SlideShare presentation linked below provides an overview of the key differences between Canada's new Anti-Spam Law, CASL, and CAN-SPAM. Here are a few:
• Broader application: CASL also applies not only to e-mail, but also to IM, text and more. It also covers more activities, including the installation of computer programs.
• Clear reach outside Canada: CASL expressly applies to messages "accessed from a computer system in Canada". This means that a message can be sent from outside Canada.
• Higher standard for consent: "Opt-in" consent for CASL versus "Opt-out" for CAN-SPAM.
• Higher penalties: $10 million maximum penalty for an organization that contravenes CASL.
The implications of this:
• More online activities will be caught by CASL.
• More activities affecting Canadians will be caught by CASL, even if initiated outside Canada.
• More steps will be needed under CASL to be permitted to communicate online.
• Overall, there is greater exposure to liability under CASL.
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