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The Painter's Lot
Milford Galleries, Dunedin
May 3 – June 4 2008
What is "The Painter's Lot" exists as the implied question in the title of Reuben Paterson's new exhibition.
The answer is emphatic. It is this. It is restless search.
Paterson surged to national prominence, awards and international residencies on the back of substantial critical acclaim and considerable curatorial attention in a relatively short space of time. This occurred for innumerable reasons but of fundamental importance was that from his first exhibition at Te Tuhi (2001) he emerged with a fully developed style, vision (of self) and pioneering use of a new painterly media. Glitter. He directly sourced loaded patterns from fabric and his Maori heritage, exploring notions of modernism and the relevance of pattern design, in which space was flattened and surface was all. Into this mix came the glitter material itself and what it does with light, notions of what we see and how we see, issues of transcendence and spirituality too.
By 2005 he began to explore the optics of black and white, pattern fragmentation, increasing complexity and started using diamond dust. Following 15 months overseas, including a residency in New York he returned to NZ, exhibiting (at GowLangsford 2007) large, gestural "veils of colour" in which glitter lay, sat, fell or ran on black background pools of polyurethane. He explored sculptural uses of space. McNamara writing in the Herald described these works as ranging from experimental to being "much more convincing … which suggest … moments of revelation." (1)
Reuben Paterson believed he was going somewhere with a forming idea and new ways of making but he wasn't there – actually anywhere – yet. Something was missing – the works for all their process and gestural successes were in essence incomplete. He knew this but didn't yet know why.
Through continued experimentation and repeated failure he kept looking. And he discovered the answer back in himself – in figuration, pattern, Maori design, myth and the natural world. He began to overlay, deconstruct, intersect and intervene. He began to directly combine (the somewhat nebulous language of) gestural abstraction – motion captured – with the meanings and cultural specifics of image and pattern. In doing this he has invested his work with astonishing pictorial space and a new visual language.
In "The Law of Ambivalence (2008)" profound contrast is established through the interplay of pattern and background. The pattern bleeds and dissolves, totters on a precipice, falls like a waterfall. "Karapuutoro (2007-8)" has a more traditional composition yet the abstract background determines how the pattern is animated and understood in front of atmospheric, recessive space. "The Dominant Kiss (2008)" and "Freedom off the Shelf (2008)" begin as poems to the natural world, hovering in front of (black and silver) space which has been bent or bled and in which allusion (to industry and process) asserts.
In "He Says: Kia Kotahi ki te ao… (2007)" Paterson conjures a figure out of the depths of swirls and pools, and brings him to the surface. In this remarkable work the artist makes a new myth live, whereas in "Prometheus (2007)" he references the Greek demi-god who brought fire from heaven to aid humans in a "spectacular fall of colour streaking down a tall panel to end in a cataclysmic dark abyss." The fluidity and bounce so integral of "Prometheus" alters to the front barriers and fence posts of "What is the Source of Our First Suffering (2007)" while offering the metaphoric hope of an alternate passage established by the descending space of the right hand edge.
"The Painter's Lot" reveals Paterson to be back at home yet in a completely new place in amongst the things he knows and values. It conclusively identifies an extensive broadening of his technical repertoire and cultural vernacular and that he has combined with real authority elements of abstraction which until now have been viewed in isolation and regarded as being in complete opposition to each other.
(1) TJ McNamara, Master Builder's abstracts, NZ Herald, 27 September 2007


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Last night I was teaching my normal kid's class in a small gym not far from my home. Sometime during the class, there was a girl who looked at me with an "amazed" look & said "Your belt is black!!!". To her I responded "Yep, several times over" & walked toward her.
Now... let me stop here to clarify things. First it's not a belt, but a silk sash with a red tassel on the ends. It was my teacher's & he gave it to me when he retired, unfortunately too recently in my book. Now, the fact it's black with a red tassel means exactly... nothing. It just so happens it's the colors of his school. His was black & red. We as students wore red sashes with black tassels. This was simply discern to the public, who was the teacher & who wasn't. In that vein of thought, in traditional Chinese martial arts, there are no "belts" to signify rank or anything like that. That is originally a Japanese creation by Kano Jigoro, founder of Judo.
Now it has been run marvelously amok by the Western mind & sense of need for visual accomplishment, especially with parents & their kids in a class. As I previously stated, we wore sashes the colors of the school. I knew who the students senior to me were & the students junior to me as well. We ALL knew who the teacher was immediately on walking in the school on the first day.
When I was "promoted" to a teacher's level, it was over the phone with my teacher. It was him making sure my students addressed me appropriately. I thought to myself after the call ... "I made it!!". A goal was reached & a new level to work on & at.
But now... who was that goal for? Me? My students? My peers?
Back to last night... As I walked toward I started untying my sash. I wrapped it about 3 times around her waist & tied it off. I looked at her half grinning & said "Now you're a black sash too!! Get back to working on your kicks..." and left the sash on her for the rest of the class. After I dismissed the class for the evening & she came of to return my sash, I asked if it made a difference & helped her learn any faster or better. She grinned & said no. She left with a grin & the other kids were giggling at her for wearing my sash.
Those "goals" we all set... are they truly for ourselves or are they subconsciously for everybody else around us to see us "reach a level".
Achieved goals are for everybody else. Goals are for people to view your progress. Your own personal progress should be just simply continue the forward progress in a given area. As an example, you achieve a PhD in a field. That PhD says you have reached a level in "X" to the public. To you that means you have continued on a road that you intended to go down anyway. You may take pride in knowing you have achieved it & rightfully so along with professional recognition & reward, but truly who notices?
Goals are great. Levels are great. Keep your self in check & keep going own that path. Your reward is personal success in continuing the journey. The people around you benefit from your knowledge & experience. Encourage them down your path, guide them on the way, enjoy watching them grow as you once did, now as a mentor rather than novice.
Tie your black belt & move along. It makes it easy for everybody else.
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Thank You Sean for a highly valuable post! I also liked and respected you for your such thoughts and actions when I was learning martial arts from and with you. I wish you the best! I look forward to more of your posts! Thank You! Best! Shakti Saran
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Did he pursue to become the Mr. Universe or that he became one due to his relentless pursuit of bodybuilding?
"In jail I used to practice on my own, without any equipment, sometimes for 12 hours in a day," he recalled. The jail authorities were impressed with his perseverance and he was given a special diet to help build his stamina.
I look up to him http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/18/former-mr-universe-turns-_... I wish that he can meet Arnold some day! I also wish the same for myself :)
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Izu roadside haikyo
Here`s a haikyo I chanced upon almost a year ago in Izu, while haikyoing with Mike (and Jason?). It`s not particularly awesome in any way, it just has some nice peeling red and white paint, and a cool Coke fridge. Front yard.
story craft #7 The Engine of Fiction
Everybody knows, it`s about conflict. Without conflict a story has no reason to be, it`s just a pretty picture, a post-card. I think about this a lot with regard to the Dawn book I`m working on. I went to a writing group on Sunday and took along three different potential opening scenes. They each belong to three separate drafts, and are different ways of presenting the beginning of the tale. I asked the 5 other members in the group to let me know which one got their attention the most, and why. Of course I would hoping they`d choose the …
Japan's abandoned Jungle theme park #3 souvenirs
Across the road from Jungle Park was this smashed-up restaurant/souvenir shop. I`ll guess it wasn`t actually connected to the theme park, though it probably survived on the tourists who came there. Inside it felt inhabited, with clothes hanging on rails to dry, but I didn't run into anyone.
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I was writing several scenes (of my first Dawn book) set in a graveyard recently, trying to get across the wealth and variety of gravestone types within it, but not really succeeding. I got frustrated and disappointed. If I couldn`t show-case the bizarre variety of an ancient and storied graveyard, how could I expect to sell people on a whole fantasy world?
Japan's abandoned Jungle theme park #2 inside
Jungle Park was easily the biggest green-house I've ever been in, and boy was it hot inside. H-O-T. And very humid. Within minutes I was soaked to the skin, and any time I had to climb something I was panting with the exertion. You can probably see that on the video a few times.
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I just saw the movie Kickass, and loved it. Of all the superhero movies out there, it was the one that most made me actually get up on the edge of my seat as the main guy goes into battle. He seems real, and it seems like he could get hurt. He of course does, quite a lot.
At the same time, you`ve got Hit Girl bouncing around like your traditional super hero, just about impervious to damage, killing dudes in their slews. The film-makers get to have their cake and eat it too.
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Japan's Jungle Park is an immense abandoned green house, an indoor botanical garden sheltering nearly 10,000 square meters worth of sweltering tropical habitat. It was built in 1969, and its peak of operation came in 1973 when it received 750,000 visitors per year. By 2003 over 10 million people had passed through its vast and humid acreage, but its facilities were showing their age and fewer and fewer people were coming each year. It was closed in the fall of 2003, and has lain fallow there like a giant white tent for the past seven years. Jungle Park`s main entrance.


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The film comp at Lake Louise is hotting up! Lots of good entries coming in. Mine is now up and here are some screen shots of the FINAL FINAL edit.
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The SIG SG 510 or Sturmgewehr 57 is a selective fire battle rifle manufactured by Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (now SAN Swiss Arms) of Switzerland. It uses a similar roller-delayed blowback system to the H&K G3 and CETME rifles. It also has a SAW counterpart akin to the American Stoner 63.
The Sturmgewehr 57/SIG SG 510-1 was adopted for Swiss military service in 1957 and has been replaced by the lighter SIG SG 550 in 1990, although some reservists used it several years longer.
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Joss Whedon's S.H.I.E.L.D. TV Series to Feature New Characters
While at the Toronto International Film Festival promoting his film, Much Ado About Nothing, geeks' all-father, Joss Whedon, revealed that the Marvel S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series that he's currently developing is "very far" along in the developmental process and that he's already pitched it to ABC – with new S.H.I.E.L.D. characters in place of Nick Fury, Agent Coulson and Maria Hill.
One of the things fans have been pondering on is how involved would Fury and the rest of the S.H.I.E.L.D. team, most recently seen in Whedon's The Avengers, would be on a week-to-week TV show. Budget-wise and availability-wise. So this idea of new agents and characters answers that question.
"It's new characters" Whedon stated. "It needs to be it's own thing. It needs to be adjacent, but you don't want to do a show where you're constantly going, 'Iron Man just left, but he was totally here a minute ago.' You want them to do their own thing. What does S.H.I.E.L.D. got that the heroes don't have? To me, it's that they're not superheroes. But they live in that universe. Even though they're a big organization, that makes them underdogs and that's interesting to me."
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The stadium '3 de Marzo' in Guadalajara Mexico, hosted a heartfelt tribute to Plácido Domingo together with 15,000 people, who enjoyed a varied and extraordinary roster of artists including guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas. The list included Alejandro Fernández, Juanes, Emmanuel, Mijares, dancers Isaac Hernández and Tamara Rojo, Andrés Calamaro, Ana Torroja, Christian Castro, tenor Javier Camarena, soprano Virginia Tola and the group DVicio.
Pablo and Plácido Domingo performed together "La Morena de mi Copla", a song from their new album 'Volver' with Sony Classical. Pablo additionally played "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" by Francisco Tárrega and "Libertango" by Astor Piazzolla accompanied by the Filarmónica de Jalisco conducted by Eugene Kohn.
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However, I wonder how much care do we take towards items or facilities which are for common use. Do we ensure that we do our part to keep the facility or item clean and in working condition? Or have some of us become so self-centred or not the least bit bothered, couldn't care less about others and using such items or facilities as we please, and should there be a problem with such items or facilities, have we become so indifferent and leave the item or facility in a deplorable state?
If such persons have such attitudes when it comes to common items or facilities, one wonders what sort of attitude such persons would have towards their spiritual lives or relationship with God. After all, being clean is a sign of spiritual purity or goodness, as in "cleanliness is next to godliness". If one cannot be responsible in caring for what is meant for common use, I wonder how one could be just as responsible in caring for one's spiritual progress.
May we do our part in not only keeping such common items or facilities clean and operational, but also teach our children and others to do the same. Should we come across common items or facilities which need repairs, may we not look the other way, but notify the relevant authorities so that, hopefully, such common items or facilities would be fixed accordingly. Of course, catching such persons who commit such reprehensible acts towards such common items or facilities is certainly not easy, since we may not be able to install surveillance equipment, especially when it comes to places like in the toilet, but let us be vigilant, with hope that we would collectively and effectively reduce the possibility of such crimes from happening again.


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Breakthru To Enter Canadian Cannabis MarketSeptember 10, 2018
In case you missed our News Alert earlier this morning, Breakthru Beverage has signed a letter of intent to partner with Canada's CannTrust, and is set to take a stake in the cannabis producer. Breakthru will be setting up a new brokerage business to handle CannTrust's recreational products throughout the Canadian market. Recreational cannabis sales begin in Canada on October 17. Here's the full story.Subscribe to Shanken News Daily's Email Newsletter, delivered to your inbox each morning.
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When does Manchester City vs Fulham kick off? Saturday 15th September, 15:00 (UK)
Where is Manchester City vs Fulham being played? Etihad Stadium
What television channel is Manchester City vs Fulham on? Manchester City vs Fulham will not be televised live in the UK
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Are tickets still available for Manchester City vs Fulham?
Manchester City – https://tickets.mancity.com/en-GB/categories/Men's%20Tickets
Fulham – https://www.eticketing.co.uk/fulhamfc/Events/Index
Last six meetings: Manchester City W5, D1
All-time meetings: Manchester City W30, Fulham W17, D16
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Stones, Laporte, Mendy; Gundogan, Fernandinho, David Silva; Bernardo Silva, Aguero, Gabriel Jesus
Unavailable: Mangala (Injured), De Bruyne (Injured), Bravo (Injured)
Doubtful: Danilo (Injured), Sterling (Injured)
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Fosu-Mensah, Mawson, Odoi, Le Marchand; McDonald, Anguissa, Seri; Schurrle, Mitrovic, Vietto
Unavailable: Kebano (Injured)
Doubtful: Ream (Injured), Ayite (Injured), Cairney (Injured)
It seems unfathomable that this game will not contain goals. City have incredible firepower while Fulham's 4 league matches so far have contained 16 goals so expect a goal fest in this one, but with Guardiola's men ultimately emerging victorious and taking the points.


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Nissan joins the highly competitive subcompact crossover segment with the introduction of the brand new Rogue Sport. This is a shifty and nimble SUV that offers a ton of "fun in the sun" for Ft. Walton Beach drivers. Compared to its big brother the Nissan Rogue, Rogue Sport is a little more compact, but still provides great horsepower, features and some of the most advanced safety technology of any vehicle in its class. Rogue Sport is exactly what it claims to be: a sporty machine you'll enjoy driving on short and long road trips. It's also incredibly fuel efficient, which is exactly what you want when you make a decision to get into a subcompact vehicle.
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The Nissan Rogue Sport made its debut at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show and was launched as an all-new 2017 model in the North American market. The Rogue Sport has actually been around since 2007, as Nissan has sold it under the name of "Qashqai" in Europe. The crossover is also known as the "Dualis" in Japan and Australia. Although the Nissan Rogue Sport is in its infancy in America, initial sales to the public have been positive. Crossover vehicle sales are currently red hot in North America and that definitely bodes well for the future of the Nissan Rogue Sport.
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Welthungerhilfe under review: Every year, Welthungerhilfe gives account in its annual report, e.g. about who finances its activities and how and where donations are utilised.
Zero Hunger by 2030 – this sustainable development goal provides the road map for Welthungerhilfe's work because a world without hunger is a human right that we can implement. In 2018, Welthungerhilfe once again worked hard to get closer to this goal. During the past year, the organisation saw some personnel and structural changes. Mathias Mogge has taken over the leadership of Welthungerhilfe as Secretary General, and Marlehn Thieme has started as the new President.
Our work is constantly driven by innovation in order to fight hunger and poverty as effectively and efficiently as possible.Mathias Mogge Welthungerhilfe Secretary General
"Our work is constantly driven by innovation in order to fight hunger and poverty as effectively and efficiently as possible", comments Mathias Mogge, Secretary General of Welthungerhilfe. The annual report offers insights into these innovations and into the organisation's impact.
With 54.9 million euros in donations, 2018 was once again a successful year for Welthungerhilfe. The proportion of free donations has particularly increased. "We are especially grateful for this positive development. This will enable us to finance long-term projects in all those countries that are not so much in the public eye," says Marlehn Thieme, President of Welthungerhilfe. "There are many forgotten crises, such as in the Democratic Republic of Congo or in Somaliland, where a storm last year destroyed many fields, irrigation systems and livestock without major media coverage."
Support for 10.5 million people
In 2018 alone, Welthungerhilfe supported around 10.5 million people with its 404 overseas projects in 37 countries. In real terms, that means: Many people now harvest more and can therefore improve their diets. They now have clean drinking water or toilets at home, which leaves them less susceptible to illness. Others are earning or producing more and can begin an education. For the children, Welthungerhilfe's support means a chance of improved physical and mental development.
In 2018, Welthungerhilfe spent a total of 211.3 million Euro, of which 184.9 million Euro went directly to overseas project funding. The rest went towards advertising and general public relations, project support abroad, administration fees, campaigns, education, and awareness-raising. Find additional figures and infographics on this page.


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Eligible: To be eligible for SXSW 2020 your project must have been completed in 2018, 2019 or be on track for completion in early 2020.
SXSW does not place any restrictions on the premiere status of music videos. The vast majority of music videos screened at SXSW will have premiered online prior to the festival.
It's important to note that only OFFICIAL ARTIST APPROVED Music Videos are eligible for SXSW.
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Following on from Star Wars was quite an ask; Steven Spielberg's 1977 sci-fi drama had been in development for four years, but was a very different kind of film from Lucas's franchise-booting fantasy. Instead, CE3K was a blue-collar view of an electronics engineer Ron Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) who is obsessed with UFO's after a close encounter, leading him to alienate his family and defy a government cover up to make contact. An eclectic support includes Teri Garr as his wife, director Francois Truffaut as an expect on extra-terrestrial contact on hand to put the emphasis on language and communication, and Bob Balaban as his assistant; Balaban's own published diary throws considerable informal light on the production process. The disappearance of a child, emphasis on Neery's madness and the sinister nature of the establishment whitewash are three rather uncomfortable elements here, making for a more adult movie than might be anticipated. But the set-pieces, notably a mountain-top police chase and the final mother-ship revelation, are brilliantly handled; if CE3K's impact his diminished today, perhaps it's because Spielberg's vision was considerably darker and more grounded than most fantasy cinema allows.
films Steve McQueen turned down
A Bridge Too Far 1977 ****
Adapted from the book by Corneilus Ryan, who also wrote The Longest Day, Sir Richard Attenborough's 1977 film is a true war epic, with William Goldman scripting an intricate, multiple character drama about the ill-fated Operation Market Garden as Allied troops attempted to push into Germany. A military disaster might sound like hard going for 175 minutes, but Attenborough and Goldman pull together a number of strong storylines, notably James Caan as a soldier who will not allow his friend to die, and Robert Redford as an equally determined Major. Sean Connery, Ryan O'Neal, Gene Hackman and Laurence Olivier all contribute memorable bits, and A Bridge Too Far is one of the few war epics that stands up today, mainly because Attenborough sees far more going on here than just troop movements.
The Driver 1978 *****
Walter Hill's 1978 thriller is a tense cat-and-mouse game between unnamed character; Ryan O'Neill is the Driver, Bruce Dern the detective, and their internecine relationship is the focus of The Driver's taut narrative. O'Neal is excellent in a role written for Steve McQueen, and his lack of dialogue pre-dates Ryan Gosling's equally taciturn role in Drive 2011. Hill's realistic approach to the action was out of touch with the high-flying stunt-driven action of the period, but the film has endured due to the labyrinthine plotting and the sweaty, physical intensity of the LA locations.
Sorcerer 1977 *****
With The French Connection and The Exorcist under his belt, William Friedkin was a front-runner in 70's cinema, but the failure of Sorcerer, a big-budget version of French thriller The Wages of Fear, set his career back several notches. The troubled production is well detailed in Peter Biskind's Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, but the result has its adherents. After a lengthy 40 minute sequence setting up the backstories of the men charges with driving trucks of nitro-glycerine through dangerous South American countryside, Sorcerer settles down to a long, hard drive, with considerable tension derives from the obstacles set in the way of the delivery. Steve McQueen turned it down, but Roy Scheider provides a strong centre, and the on-location footage still sets a high-water mark for gutsy cinematic action.


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|What breed of damn fool do you have to be to penetrate my launch site on the day of the most massive feat ever attempted by mankind? Watched by God, the population of the entire planet and my own first born.
|~ Colonel James Edwards Jr.
Colonel James Darrell Edwards II is Agent J's father and a minor character in Men in Black III. He is portrayed by Mike Colter.
In 1969, he is the Colonel at the Apollo 11 launch site at Cape Kenaviral. He, along with everyone, is watching the launch with his firstborn, then known as James Darrell Edwards III. When the MPs arrested J, K and Griffin, they were taken to the Colonel and K tried to tell him the truth at Griffin's insistence. The Colonel refused to listen and ordered them locked up, but changed his mind when Griffin showed him the future. The Colonel escorted the agents to the launch tower and told them what to do. When asked what Griffin showed him, he tells them that it was the importance of J and K to the future though its unclear if he knew that J was in fact the future version of his son. After the launch and the Arc Net Shield was deployed, K offers the Colonel a job with MIB. He wishes he could when he replied back to K, but he's got a country to protect.
Unfortunately, the past Boris appeared and the Colonel tried to kill him, saving K but getting a spike through the heart in the process, killing him instantly. K then killed Boris and neuralyzed the Colonel's young son, telling him that his father was a hero. J grew up never knowing what happened to his father and only having an old pocket watch he gave him until he witnessed what really happened.
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For healthy plant growth – For healthy livestock
About us
Nourivit GmbH, a leading producer of Organic Fertilizer and Plant-growth Stimulants, was founded in 2010 as a consequence of perennial collective research and development by independent experts in the field of agriculture.
The aim was to develop a combination of organic and inorganic active components, for a holistic application in agriculture on a biological basis. The goal for our products was to contribute to both the protection of the plant as well as the promotion of growth and increased yields.
We succeeded in developing a holistic biological solution for healthy plant growth – Nourivit plant and soil technology with the implementation of microorganisms.
As a result we also discovered the positive effects of microorganisms in the application of different areas in livestock farming, such as barn hygiene, slurry and manure treatments, feed additives, meadow and pasture treatments, and silaging – all Organically Certified!
The other objective was the development of favourable biological solutions for the treatment of wastewater, for both small and larger economic entities. We have succeeded in developing a new cost-effective method for biological wastewater treatment - the Bioferm wastewater concept - an individual solution for every household, business or municipality.
Together with our partners, we are constantly working on developing new integrated solutions in agriculture and environmental engineering.


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Increasing global awareness
Concurrently with increasing global presence, Secomea has chosen to boost our global e-marketing awareness.
Besides a more intense approach towards our social media, we have added Automation.com to our future e-marketing platforms. We look forward to sharing all our great news, movies etc. with you online in the future.
Visit our automation.com portal, view our great movies in YouTube and follow us in a social media of your choice.
Secomea exhibits in Denmark
Secomea will be exhibiting at Automatik 2014, stand B1554 in Brøndby, Denmark from September 9-11…Visit us and learn much more about and experience a live demo of our unique remote access solution for machine builders and system integrators.
With the remote access solution from Secomea you get the most complete, scalable and cost effective solution in the market. Our solution is extremely easy to install and operate, plug and play in only 15 minutes, and it is highly secure. We look forward to seeing you at stand B1554.
New WiFi option for the SiteManager series
In March we launched our new WiFi option for connecting any Secomea SiteManager model to the Internet via a factory access point. The WiFi option has already been a tremendous success due to industrial WiFi becoming common in factory infrastructures at a fast pace.
However, we have received some feedback, which indicates a need for the possibility to extend the antenna to be mounted outside the electrical cabinet.
By the end of September our accessories list will be extended with a new WiFi adapter featuring a SMA connector, which allows for either relocating or boosting the WiFi signal by means of an appropriate extension cable and antenna.
Installing GateManager in less than 10 minutes?
Secomea is one of the few remote access solution providers that offers customers to install their own GateManager as alternative to the cloud solution.
An own GateManager has the exact same functionality, look and feel as the cloud based solution, which may be why some customers may have the impression that it is too difficult to install.
Secomea has spent significant engineering efforts in making the Secomea installation as seamless as an ordinary router, regardless of whether you choose a hardware or a software based GateManager.
To prove our point, we have made this short screen cast that illustrates installation of a GateManager on a standard PC in less than 10 minutes. The youtube video even includes creation of a LinkManager accounts, and connection to a Secomea SiteManager.
Click the image to go to the screen cast
SiteManager Embedded for Linux
You may have noticed that our Secomea SiteManager software download section mentions a Linux x86 version of the SiteManager Embedded. It has actually been available for a while, but not for public download.
However, in fact it is perfectly functional, and has been running successfully in production in selected customer installations for some time now.
The SiteManager Embedded Linux 6111 installs easily on standard Linux 32/64 bit x86 distributions by means of the integrated installation script, which also prompts for the basic information for connecting to the Secomea GateManager. The SiteManager Embedded runs as a service and starts automatically when the Linux is restarted.
From the GateManager perspective the SiteManager Embedded Linux 6111 looks and feels exactly like the Windows version, activates by the same BASIC and EXTENDED licenses and supports the same features.
The general interest for SiteManager Embedded is increasing, and we have already made custom porting to ARM based platforms for both Linux and Windows CE (Compact) in relation to major projects.
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About canker sores
Canker sores are tiny and shallow lesions that appear in the mouth, usually on the soft tissues under the tongue, or inside the cheeks and lips and at the base of the gums. Canker sores are also known under the name aphthous ulcers. They are usually round or oval, and have a white or yellow center with red border. Canker sores, which are not contiguous, differ from cold sores in that that they do not develop on the surface of the lips. Sometimes, canker sores are very painful, thus causing eating and talking very difficult. Canker sores are more frequent in women than in men, but in the majority of cases, they disappear after a week or two. Otherwise, it is advisable to visit a doctor or a dentist.
Types of canker sores
Canker sores can be divided into three major classes: minor canker sores, major canker sores and herpetiform canker sores. Minor canker sores are the most frequent. They are oval in shape, very small and disappear after a week or two, not leaving a scar. On the other hand, major canker sores are not so common, and they are larger with irregular shape. This type of canker sores after healing, which can last even six weeks, leaves a scar. Herpetiform canker sores are very tiny and often appear in clusters. They typically occur later in life, do not have a specific shape, and disappear after a week or two, without a scar.
Symptoms and causes of canker sores
Before the canker sores even appear, the person may feel a burning sensation in the mouth, which is the first symptom of this disorder. Furthermore, in some cases, fever and swollen lymph nodes are usual. Lethargy is also one of the symptoms of this condition. The main cause for the occurrence of cancer sores is not established yet, but there are several potential causes. One of them refers to injuries to the mouth that usually occur as a result of accidental biting of the cheeks, or after dental work, or because of some acidic and spicy foods that are additionally very hot. Some irritating chemicals are found in the chewing tobacco and they may also cause cancer sores.
Certain constant friction on the oral tissues, which is the consequence of the numerous orthodontic attachments may lead to the appearances of the canker sores. In most cases, these attachments are of some metal, for example nickel, which can cause allergies and canker sores. Usually it is called contact dermatitis. Sometimes, the canker sores may appear as a result of the sensitivity to certain foods, such as chocolate, eggs, strawberries, pineapple and nuts. The food must be rich in vitamin B-12, zinc, folic acid, or iron, otherwise cancer sores may occur. Moreover, some bacteria, such as Helicobacter pylori, which are the main cause for the occurrence of peptic ulcer, can lead to the appearance of canker sores as well.
Certain medical conditions are also potential causes for this disorder, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, and Behcet's disease. In women, canker sores may be caused by some changes of the hormones during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. In addition to the above-mentioned causes, patients with HIV/AIDS are also at risk of developing this condition.


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13 Things Every '90s Cool Girl Did On Vacation
Whether you got to jet-set around the world or had to entertain yourself in suburbia for a few weeks, summer vacation was a magical time in the 1990s. Even before smartphones and tablets were a thing, there were loads of ways to relax and unwind during your brief hiatus from school. In fact, the things every '90s cool girl did on vacation still sound pretty fun today. I could definitely watch a block of music videos and forget all my troubles for a while.
You could catch up on your reading, reconnect with friends over the dial-up internet connection, and experiment with looks that were too "edgy" for school. (The spiked bracelet that almost got you suspended could finally be brought out of retirement). You had time for frequent trips to the movies for films that are classics now. You and your friends even had time to rehearse with your band — and all the adults thought the Spice Girls were a bad influence.
Summer vacation gave you a chance to relax and explore interests outside of school. Sports, crafts, and even experimental fashions were all at your disposal. (For the record: fanny packs have their uses.) Feeling nostalgic yet? Take a look at the things
1. Experimented With Sun-In
Back when tanning was still a thing, you probably doused your hair with Sun-In, attempting to get those must-have chunky highlights. Although the product predates the '90s, trying it out for at least one summer was a rite of passage.
2. Watched 'Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation'
Even if you were a bit too cool for cartoons, this movie always had a spot on your rotation. The jokes about the reality of visiting an amusement park really spoke to your heart.
3. Shopped dELiA*s Catalogue
Before there was Pinterest, you had this catalogue and a pen. And you circled the hell out of those fly chunky sandals.
4. Tried Out Edgy Jewelry
So during the school year, you probably had to adhere to some rather strict dress code rules. But over the summer, you could bust out that tattoo choker, rave pacifier, and peace sign toe ring.
5. Read Whatever You Wanted
Maybe you were in the library's summer reading program and traded book reports in exchange for free pizza coupons. Or maybe you were just happy to have a break from school work so you could catch up with The Baby-Sitters Club. Summer reading was the best.
6. Crafted
You finally had time to catch up on making macrame lanyards and friendship bracelets. Chances are, a few of those summer crafts are still lurking in the back of a jewelry box somewhere.
7. Watched Music Videos
Depending on your household's rules, you might have enjoyed MTV from time to time. But even the slightest exposure to Gwen Stefani's awesome getups still informs your sense of style today.
8. Started A Band
Sure, maybe you and your bandmates only had a year's worth of piano lessons among the four of you. But you could pull off a pretty mean cover of Shania Twain's "That Don't Impress Me Much."
9. Played Sports
Whether you were on an official softball team or just goofed off in a pool with your friends, the summer was made for outdoors fun. Or maybe you channeled Monica Seles and challenged your friends to a little tennis.
10. Watched Summer Blockbusters
Jurassic Park, Speed, Men in Black, The Lion King — you saw them all in the theater. It's something to tell the grandkids about one day. Sure, there were plenty of stinkers in the mix, but it's better to focus on the awesome films.
11. Caught Up With Friends
Whether you talked on the phone all evening or used America Online Instant Messenger (AIM), staying in touch with your friends was crucial. TTYL!
12. Rocked A Fanny Pack
Hey — if you were spending the day at an amusement park, it was by far the most useful way to stash your sunglasses and lip balm. You felt like the bomb with your fanny pack on.
13. Drank Questionable Drinks
Back in the day, cool girls quenched their thirst with Surge, Sunny D, and Fruitopia. What was in those drinks? I am afraid to even look up the nutritional information. But at the time, they were delicious.


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runaway wedding ceremonies
Gretna weddings are the runaway wedding ceremonies associated with the great town of Gretna which is located in Galloway and Dumfries, Scotland.
Gretna and its environs
These weddings are very popular, not only to the native inhabitants of Gretna and its environs, but to the entire population as well. Gretna weddings are not complicated as such, thanks to the liberal marriage laws in Scotland.
Marriage laws in Scotland
One would be forgiven to think that Gretna weddings are associated with a dozen legal formalities. This kind of thinking may be influenced by the fact that Gretna town is very close to the English border, and in England some marriage laws are not as simplified as in Scotland. Gretna actually translates into a hilly place.
Who would mix guncotton together with nitro-glycerin
The village which was well known for a huge cordite munitions factory was one of the largest producers of ammunition during the First World War. The factory which stretches for nine miles employed over thirty thousand workers who would mix guncotton together with nitro-glycerin.
Mixture formed cordite paste
This mixture formed cordite paste which was later loaded into shell cases. With this magnificent historical background, all you can expect is that Gretna weddings blend some element of tradition and modern wedding practice.
Weddings day
Apart from the auspicious wedding ceremony, at Gretna weddings you are assured of great historical sites to visit. There are a number of castles that you can visit and get perfect backgrounds for your photo-shooting session.
Museum of Costume
Among the most popular heritage sites include; several roman forts, the Tullie House Museum, Hadrian's wall, Thomas Carlyle's birthplace, Museum of Costume, as well as the great Sweetheart Abbey.
Top class accommodation facilities
The surrounding village provides a great spot for your guests to feel comfortable and get top class accommodation facilities. The natural look of Gretna Green provides a fresh environment, away from the hustles of the city center, to conduct your wedding ceremony.
First choice wedding venue
These special features are what you should expect when you pick Gretna weddings as your first choice wedding venue.
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Gorgeous Property in quiet location but 5 mins. to restaurants, malls, outlets. Play golf, enjoy the amazing beaches around and the sunny Florida!
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- View : Panoramic, sea/ocean, swimming pool, garden/park, harbour, fantastic sunset
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Golf courses around- 25 within 30 minutes, one lighted at night as well! Tennis courts, water sports, fishing- local and deep sea, mini golf, go carts, beaches, restaurants, shopping, everglades and air boats. Disney is only 2 1/2 hours drive time. About Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Located halfway between Tampa and Naples on the Southwest Florida Gulf coast, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is a collection of nine charming coastal communities surrounding the state's second largest harbor. Florida's premier year-round Eco-tourism destination. Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands is known for its expansive, unspoiled beauty. The area has hosted seven major feature films, been featured on SAIL magazine's list of the 10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States, ranked by Golf Digest as the Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America, and rated by MONEY magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in the South.
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Corn planting progress has reached 2%, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report released Monday afternoon. That was in line with analyst expectations and the prior five-year average, with Texas accounting for much of the advancement so far, says Farm Futures senior grain market analyst Bryce Knorr.
"Corn planting is off to a little bit of a slow start, which was in line with my expectation due largely to early seeding in Texas, which passed the halfway point last week," he notes. "Spring wheat seeding also came in a bit lower than expected, though it's still fairly early."
USDA has only marked corn planting progress for six of the top 18 production states so far, including Texas (53%), Tennessee (8%), North Carolina (5%), Missouri (2%), Kansas (2%) and Iowa (2%). With much warmer weather for much of the central U.S. for the next several days, that progress will certainly make big strides in the coming weeks. However, rampant flooding in some areas will keep progress there relatively suppressed for now.
Spring wheat planting progress is just at 1%, meantime, which is below last year's pace of 2% and the prior five-year average of 5%. Two of the top six production states have started so far, including Washington (11%) and Idaho (3%).
Winter wheat conditions made some marked improvements this past week, Knorr notes. The percentage of the crop rated good or excellent moved from 56% the prior week up to 60% last week. Another 31% of this year's crop is rated fair, with the remaining 9% rated poor or very poor.
"Wheat conditions took another big leap forward last week, with yield potential up in all but three reporting states," Knorr says. "That added a quarter to a half bushel per acre to my forecast yield, depending on the model used. Potential for record yields exist if these early results last."
Farther south, the 2019 U.S. cotton crop is making slow progress, moving from 4% planted the prior week up to 6%. This is mostly in line with the 2018's pace of 7% and the prior five-year average of 5%, however.
Other crops of note in the latest report include:
- Sorghum – 14% planted (up from 13% the prior week)
- Rice – 19% planted (up from 12% the prior week)
- Sugarbeets – 3% planted (NA the prior week)
- Oats – 27% planted (up from 25% the prior week)


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Online schooling has the power and the potential to transform the prospects of young people all over the world. It's an approach that opens doors and widens horizons, offering every pupil greater access to quality education and a greater opportunity to fulfil their potential.
While lessons may be remote and classes virtual, the impact is very real – nurturing a generation of happy, well-rounded and resilient pupils who love independent learning and can't wait to get up for school in the morning.
My son is really enjoying learning with My Online Schooling. The lessons are engaging and well-organised, and it is fascinating to see how all the children are able to participate in learning: a far cry from the class of 30 he left behind. He was miserable at school for years and this has been transformational for him, thank you!


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A woman in her early 30's embracing honky-tonk? A music genre that peaked decades ago? Sarah Shook has answered the query many times.
"I had a very strange upbringing as far a music goes," explained Shook via phone from her North Carolina home. "I was certainly not exposed to a lot of the pop music that was popular in my age group, then and now."
She credits an ex-boyfriend with a killer retro record collection that opened her world to old-school traditional country music.
"All the greats were in there," said Shook. "Wanda Jackson, Merle Haggard, Hank Sr. And I just kind of fell in love with it."
Funny she mentioned Jackson, as she shares a sound and phrasing reminiscent of the rockabilly legend, who she characterized as a personal hero.
"I had the pleasure of seeing her a couple years back in Chapel Hill. I believe she was about 77 at the time. Her performance was so powerful and real, the energy in the room was incredible," said Shook.
"Sidelong" is the latest release from Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. With the exception of the final track, it's an album the spits no-nonsense pain alongside punky honky-tonk. If not for updated production values, the songs sound as if they could have come out of the 1950's. Shook said the songwriting was cathartic.
"I think that's why I started writing songs in the first place," said Shook. "I needed some kind of creative outlet, and my folks happened to have a very out of tune old upright piano in the hallway. It just started coming about that that was my means of exorcizing my demons."
At points during the songs on "Sidelong," Shook will warble, sneer, and laugh, bringing a theatrical element to her phrasing. She said it's as much a reaction to the Nashville "think tank" way of song-writing than her very limited theatrical background.
"I think it takes away some of the personal experiences (think-tank songwriting), certainly like the pain I addressed earlier. These are songs I've written from personal experiences. I've had to live the hard stuff to get the good songs. I think a lot of the emotions coming through vocally is certainly tied into that. They're very personal, very real songs to me," said Shook.
In an interview from 2016, Shook was self-deprecating in describing herself as "a vegan, bi-sexual, atheist, civil-rights activist, female in a country band in the south." Attributes not traditionally associated with country music. But Shook said she's had no trouble being accepted by country music fans or her peers.
"I certainly haven't received any negative backlash from being honest about who I am and what's important to me," said Shook. "I think honesty is the common thread that ties everything together. Being honest with my music and songwriting is just as important as being honest with the world about how I am."


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With a full roster of vendors, the Maryland Wholesale Produce Market still strives to meet the produce needs of an increasingly diverse set of consumers in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
While no major facility changes are anticipated in the near future, Gary Decker, named market manager of the Jessup, Md.-based facility in February 2017, said that the 7-acre facility is going to soon be moving forward with a project to put LED lighting in place under the produce docks.
Filling about 100 units, there are 28 produce companies on the market, Decker said. Despite the trend for large retailers to buy direct, he said the wholesale market still has big produce volume going in and out of the facility.
While the website lists posted hours of 10 p.m. to 3 p.m. for Sunday to Friday, he said customers come to the market 24 hours a day, depending on the vendor.
The market is an important hub for local and regional produce, said Tony Vitrano, president of the Tony Vitrano Co., housed in the Jessup market.
"We're talking about a pretty large area — not just the state of Maryland — but New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and even Ohio (produce) we can get within 24 hours," he said.
Regional produce quality has steadily improved over the years, he said.
"It's to the point where the local products improved that much that the pricing makes it advantageous," he said.
Freight rates of $8,000 to $10,000 from the West Coast compare with much lower truck costs and overnight delivery from regional growing regions, he said.
"That makes a huge difference and is reflected in the price," he said.
Customer base
Independent retailers, including Hispanic retailers, continue to grow in influence on the market, he said.
The Washington and Baltimore area seems to be doing pretty well economically, he said, which helps the market.
"There are a lot of independent stores out there that are supporting the markets here," he said.
"Some groups might have started off with one or two stores and now they are up to five to 10 stores," he said. "They seem to be really thriving in this area."
Operating in the market is more of a service business than ever, Vitrano said.
"(Customers) aren't coming to the market that much and you're talking to them (on the phone) if you're lucky," he said. "A lot of times you're just Internet, e-mail, faxing or whatever and you have to deliver now," he said.
"We're delivering more than we ever had before and I see that continuing to increase now," he said.
Foodservice demand tends to be stronger in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region compared with Baltimore, Vitrano said.
It is a tale of two cities, he said.
"The Washington area seems, because of all the government growth the past 20 to 30 years, it still seems to be growing pretty (strong)," he said.


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KaChing is a new startup that allows you to bet alongside top investors, so that every move they make can be duplicated in your portfolio. VentureBeat likens it to "fantasy football for investing junkies," but its effect is more subversive than that; it makes amateur day-trading into a guided art, in which small time investors can bet their eggs alongside the site's best performing members–for better or worse.
If you're a good investor, why let the rabble tag along? Because every investor that follows you pays you a fee between .25 and 3% (though KaChing takes a quarter of that).
KaChing calls the members of this leaderboard "geniuses," and they have to go through a vetting process before other customers are allowed to invest alongside them. (They have to be on the site for a year, and they also have to sign legal agreements that precludes them from front-running.) Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen is one angel involved in the project; another is OpenTable CEO Jeff Jordan.
So what's the inevitable downside? Betting on someone else's savvy takes personal research out of the equation. Services like E-Trade provide their customers with detailed analyst reports from outlets like ThomsonReuters, and anyone with money to lose makes it their business to read those reports for basic red flags (How much debt? When does it come due?). Though it's worth mentioning that KaChing doesn't see itself as an affront to services like E-Trade; instead, it hopes to disrupt the other "guided day-trading" market, otherwise known as the world of mutual funds. Competitors like Covestor are also vying for the same disruption.
KaChing's "investing IQ," a score assigned to each "genius," presents investors with a mental short-cut to doing their homework. A great time-saver if that genius bets right; a real face-palm inducer if they're wrong.
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I don't know if this is the right spot for this question, but here it is.
I'm pretty new to expedition and I'm having a hard time getting going with the basics. Is there a introduction to expedition workbook available, if so, where do I get it?
If not, is there any literature for expedition training? Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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In this practical course, participants will develop a strategy to target key team members for coaching. This strategy will help participants employ a set of customized best practices to ensure that targeted team members significantly improve performance and move closer to "10".
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After Annapoorna Mahajan declares Kamali as her mommagalu, the latter's avatar and mindset have changed to a certain extent. Her dressing, for example, has been upgraded; one long braid with variations, better half-sarees, ornaments and most importantly, she now has her own room (shared with Ningi of course!) in the Mahajan mansion. However, obstacles are continuously being thrown in her way since then. Starting with her and Rishi's accident in which she learns about his real feelings, followed by rejecting Rishi, even though she loves him with all her heart. Then comes one of the biggest challenges of Kamali's life when Anika kidnaps Rishi to get forcefully married to him. What I am trying to say here is that lots of things have been better and different for Kamali now that she has been declared a Mahajan.
In real life, Amulya Gowda, who plays the role of Kamali, has been spotted quite frequently in the last few weeks making TikTok videos in her Kamali Mahajan get-ups. So show apart, today we thought of entertaining you with a variety of romantic videos that this lass has made, that will not only make Rishi fall head-over-heels for her but will turn your heart into mush too. Let's check these clips out…
1. A Sonu Nigam and Shreya Goshal Track; Chippinolagade from Maasthi Gudi.
2. A cute dialogue, if you are planning to run away with Amulya.
3. When she attempts Nanna Geleya, it's too cute for the heart to handle…
4. So we give you another rendition of the same song!!
5. A dialogue but a song too, guess which one this is?
6. The hit song Yaaro Naanu from Natasaarvabhowma recreated with Kamali's cute expressions.
7. From Golden Star Ganesh's film Romeo, Kamali chooses the cute song Aalochane.
8. What about Ninna Snehadinda from Golden Star Ganesh's Mugulu Nage?
9. Shooting a dialogue with the Power Star Appu Sir is a romantic scene in itself.
10. Something Namma Kamali would like to let you know, just listen…
Which clip of hers was your favourite? Let us know in the comments box below.
Watch Appu Sir's film Natasaarvabhowma, right here on the ZEE5 platform.


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Lots in a Small Space
When I work with a client who has angst about renovating a small kitchen – I look at it as a challenge with many possibilities. It is an opportunity to create something better than that client could have imagined. The kitchen is the central room in any living environment, whether it's in a sprawling suburban home, or the tiniest space of a New York City apartment. Kitchens all have one thing in common: they need to be approached like a laboratory. A kitchen has a purpose - you use it to cook, store supplies and food; it's the starting point to entertainment, whether for family or friends. AND there is more communication in this room than any room in the house!
Along with my clients, we determine how they move around the kitchen and what they take for granted – rather than examine how the kitchen works or doesn't work in their favor. Once this is established, we create a kitchen with more functionality than they had before and more storage for all the household needs. We all find amazement in what can be found in the smallest of spaces.


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Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:28 AM / CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the sale of $100 million at the Wholesale Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) auction announced on Monday, May 8, 2017.
The CBN Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, confirmed this on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, while disclosing that the sales will be settled this week.
Okorafor reiterated that the CBN will continue to make every necessary intervention in the interbank market to meet all legitimate foreign exchange demands by customers.
It will be recalled that the CBN on Friday, May 5, 2017, sold a total sum of $389 million to authorized dealers in the retail sector of the market as spot and forwards. Of the sum, $87.885 was for spot sales, while $300.8 million was sold as forwards in three tenors of 30, 45 and 60 days, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Naira maintained an average exchange rate of N386 to one United States dollar on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Street Market surveys in Abuja and Lagos revealed that the Naira exchange for between N385 and N387.
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1. Market Structural Change Will Sustain Naira Strength
2. CBN pumps $81.2m for BTA, PTA, Tuition fees, SMEs segments
3. Naira to Appreciate Ahead of Heavy Injection of FX by CBN as FX availability excites manufacturers
4. Forex Market Analysis: GBP and AUD Approaches Resistance Level. UK Rate and Inflation Report in Focu
5. Dealers Fail To Subscribe Fully to CBN $100m Offer
6. Forex Market Analysis: USD and JPY Consolidates around 111.84 Support Level, ahead of FED Meeting
7. Forex: CBN bars erring banks from SME Wholesale Forex window effect May 2, 2017
8. PMI Reading No 49: A Surge With Forex To Thank
9. Naira set to appreciate further as CBN plans more injection into inter-bank market
10. Forex: Dealers pick $85.69m out of $100m offered by CBN
11. Forex Market Analysis: NZD and USD at Support Area. US GDP Data Release in Focus
12. CBN Offers $100m in Wholesale Forwards


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Quirk! Adventures from the Netherlands
Quirk! is played and enjoyed around the world and these stories are no exception, sent in by Viola, from the Netherlands, her whole family enjoys the games and has been playing Quirk! since 2017 when it first launched. Here are a few funny and charming short stories: End of Year School Report The picture says […]Continue reading


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This page provides information about the long running Acoustic Music/Poetry1or, Spoken Word in general Open Mike, known as "Ellen Schmidt's Open Mike"2The open mike is named in honor of Ellen Schmidt, who founded it and ran it for decades at various venues in the Boston area.
The Open Mike is held approximately once a month, usually on the first Monday of the month3subject to working around holidays and occasional schedule conflicts on the part of the organizers. The current location is the Meeting Room at the Sargent Memorial Library in Boxborough MA.
What is an open mike?
An Open Mike 4sometimes called an Open Mic, but see here for discussion on the preferred terminology provides a venue where audience members can practice performing and/or share songs and spoken material. Performers can range from professionals trying out new material, to practiced amateurs5in the sense of people who write or perform for the love of art, to people who are totally new at performing and want to gain experience in a supportive environment. Above all an Open Mike is a community of people sharing their art.
Upcoming Open Mikes
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|Deborah Goss & Friends
|Ron Israel
|May 4
|Dan Cloutier
|Lynn Horsky
|June 1
|John Ferullo
|A.J. Capowski
Free to perform or to attend and listen. There is a voluntary "pass the hat" for the feature performer, but contribution is not required.
The Open Mike runs from 7:30pm to approximately 10-10:30pm (depending on the number of performers). Doors open around 7pm. Each performer has a 5 minute performance slot; usually this will be enough time to perform one song, with introduction, or a few short poems. Occasionally, if signups are light, there may be an opportunity for some people to get an extra slot at the end of the night.
Performance times are selected by a random drawing of the people registered to perform, usually the day before the open mike. If people have special time constraints we try to be supportive. We encourage people to preregister for a performance slot; we try to accommodate walk-in performers if possible, but cannot guarantee them a chance to play due to time limits.
Usually each open mike will include one Mini-Set Performer and one Feature Performer. The Mini-Set Performer goes on at 8:15pm, performing 3 songs or 15 minutes. The Feature Performer goes on at 8:30pm and performs for 1/2 hour (generally 5 songs plus an encore). Mini-Set and Feature Performers are usually selected from people who attend the open mike regularly or who are supporters of the Boston Open Mike scene in general. There is a voluntary pass-the-hat for the Feature Performer during their set.
Who can perform?
Anyone. Young or old. Amateur or professional. Songwriters, Poets, Storytellers,. Musicians who play or sing covers, original songs, traditional songs, standards, modern pop songs, folk, blues, classical, whatever someone is moved to perform.
This is usually an acoustic music or spoken word open mike. We don't have a drum set or a backline for electric instruments, though we can usually plug them into the sound system. The usual mike setup can accommodate groups of 2-3 people – two vocal mikes, one instrument mike, and two instrument plugins – please ask in advance if you need more than that. There is usually a keyboard available for use, but check in advance if you plan to use it.
Who can listen?
Anyone. We appreciate people registering in advance so we can make sure there are enough chairs available.
How to register
To register for the Open Mike, either as a performer or as a listener, send email to email@example.com
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For the latest information about the Open Mike you can join the Open Mike's Facebook Group, or sign up for periodic emails (usually one per month) using the form below


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Reserve Tasting and Tour
Our Tasting Room Is Temporarily Closed due to Covid-19.
Learn about our Live, Interactive Virtual Wine Tastings
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This Tasting and Tour is an intimate experience of the wines of Kuhlman Cellars. Learn our history, see the inside of our production facility, and taste the wonders of our wine-in-progress through a select barrel or tank tasting. Then, enjoy the comfort of our cozy loft where our Winemaker or Founder will guide a tasting of our Reserve Library.
Tour our Estate grounds and Production Cellars
Barrel or Tank samples
Library Tasting
Specialty cheese and charcuterie plate
Tour limited to 6 people
Fridays 11AM, 1:30PM, 4PM
$60 per guest, $45 for Vina Vita Club Members
Special Requests: Food allergies or restrictions can be accomodated. Please notify us in advance.
Cancellation policy: Refunds will be issued if cancellations are made at least 7 days in advance. Cancellations will not be accepted within one week of the tasting appointment.
Disclaimer: The Reserve Tasting includes a walking tour through our vineyard, into our cellar, and up and down stairs. The main part of the tasting is located in a loft, with stairs as the entry. If you have any mobility limitations or concerns, please let us know at the time of booking.


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A new walk has recently opened from Ballisodare to Union Wood, Collooney. At the moment it's not signposted but ifRead more
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The majestic Benbulben mountain here in Sligo, Ireland. Photo taken today.Read more
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Issue #12 – Martial Arts Styles
By Brian Hardie and Elizabeth Samlowski
There is a diversity of martial arts styles throughout the world, some have similarities to others and others are completely different in so many way. Among the differences are styles that only use hand and body techniques and some that rely on weaponry. The many different cultures that have used natural adaptations and surroundings to enhance their art have made each one unique in its own way.
Let's take for instance the ancient art of Kung Fu, which was developed in 12th century China and focuses on hand/arm strikes, kicks and weaponry. The words kung fu originally did not refer to martial arts but to the practice of man learning his skills through patience, perseverance and achievement. This style is popular throughout the world and is the most well known. Some famous people known for their skills in this art are David Carradine, Jackie Chan and Jet Li.
Other styles developed in China are Tai Chi and Wing Chun which help build the spirit, mind and body.
In Japan there are a plethora of styles that have developed over the centuries and are as diverse and unique as anywhere, such as, Hapkido, Aikido, Judo, Jiu Jitsu and Shotokan karate.
One of the most famous forms of Japanese martial arts is Ninjitsu used by Japanese spies and assassins that combine unarmed combat, weapons and stealth, a Ninjitsu master can surely do damage to someone they engage.
Kendo is focused on sword fighting. Kendo dates back to a time when the Samurai ruled Japan. Kendo is a bit different because training for this ancient art is done with a Bokken. A more advanced form called Iaido uses the actual swords to train and fight and was seen in films such as "The Highlander".
One of the newest styles to be taught was developed by the immortal Bruce Lee; this style is known as Jeet Kun Do and is a preferred style of many. Its practice focuses on techniques that are effective in real combat situations. Its popularity is come into being because of its famous developer Bruce Lee and is seen in many of his films such as Game of Death, Enter the Dragon and Fists of Fury.
Kickboxing is famous around the world for its punching and kicking techniques, in the American kickboxing culture elbow and knee strikes are forbidden as opposed to the Thailand style of Muay Thai which is similar to kickboxing but involves elbow and knee strikes.
Most of the martial arts focus on the use of the hands, feet, elbows and knees, but there are some that focus on the use of weapons such as the Philippines art of Eskrima or Kali is a martial arts style that focuses on the ability to transition from fighting with weapons to empty hands fluidly.
Outside the eastern Asian continents in Russia you find an art called Sambo that is practiced. Combat Sambo is more like mixed martial arts and involves kicks, punches, wrestling, grappling and joint locks, although a milder form for sport is also practiced and is similar to wrestling and judo.
There are literally thousands of styles beyond what we have mentioned here, and for every style and art there is a hybrid developed by those who master the practices.
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Andres – The Viberg Master
A regular customer and, now, a very good friend of ours Andres is pretty awesome. The man always comes by to talk fashion and show s support at the shop in many ways, like letting us study his collection of Viberg boots since we are going to be carry them soon.
Andres is rocking the RGT Stanton and the ISC Ridgeline Vest that he got from us. Thanks a million!


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Patanjali to significantly increase ad spends in 2017
Industry insiders speculate that the FMCG disruptor's intensive marketing initiatives will result in an increase in ad spends
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The Patanjali Ayurved juggernaut shows no indications of slowing down even as the FMCG market is absorbing the impact of the implementation of GST. Industry insiders speculate that the company, which was the third largest TV advertiser in 2016, will significantly increase its advertising expenditure in 2017. A few insiders hinted that Patanjali may just double its ad spend by the end of this year.
The company that has been branded as a disruptor in the FMCG space is now preparing to launch an apparel line by April 2018. In addition, the man behind the brand - Baba Ramdev - is all set to appear as a judge on a spiritual reality TV show titled Om Shanti Om on Life OK (to be rebranded as Star Bharat). It is worth noting that the company has already outdone itself this year with respect to television advertising. According to media reports, Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC India) data shows that Patanjali's TV advertising is up 34 per cent in the first 23 weeks of 2017 as against a year ago.
The high-intensity developments that are stemming from Patanjali indicate that the firm, headquartered in Haridwar, might now be stepping up its advertising expenditure. Patanjali's advertisements until last financial year covered all the products under the company's umbrella. "But now Baba Ramdev seems to have figured out the specific products that need to be advertised individually and is focussing on those brands alone," said a Senior Account Group Head (Sales) of a leading business news channel. This sales executive added that establishing brands individually takes a lot of time and consequently a proportional amount of money. "Now the frequency, reach, etc of Patanjali's TVCs are all bound to increase. That translates to just one thing - increase in ad spends. Patanjali will at the very least double its (ad) expenditure this year."
"Until 2016 Patanjali had a very limited presence on regional channels. In 2017 they are very active in the regional channel space. They will be adding more channels to their kitty this year," said a senior sales executive at a leading GEC who prefers to remain anonymous. The sales executive who closely follows the advertising strategy of large FMCG companies believes that Patanjali is bound to increase its ad spends significantly in 2017.
According to highly placed sources, Patanjali is known to be a hard negotiator when it comes to TV advertising rates. The firm extracts maximum bang per buck from TV channels. It is for this reason that the company has managed to deliver maximum impact from its advertising budget (Rs 300-400 cr).
SK Tijarawala, spokesperson for Patanjali Ayurved, declined to comment to on the firm's ad spends for now.
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Tech Tuesday – Download Library eBooks & Drop-in Tech Assistance
August 14, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3:00 to 4:00 pm – How to Download Library eBooks
Learn how to prepare your computer or device for downloading and using library eBooks, and how to check-out and return the items you borrow.
4:00 to 6:00 pm – Open Tech
Stay after class or drop in and work with a staff member to receive individual assistance with your computer or handheld. Bring your own device or ask to borrow one of ours.