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Builders' merchants wanting to improve profitability by offering speedy and accurate quotes for their customers can make the most of a new service that has proved popular across the residential building sector.
Already used to provide quotes in excess of £40m, HBXL's Estimating Service not only allows builders' merchants to establish better working relationships with local building firms, but helps them increase market share and improve profit margins.
HBXL's marketing director Joanna Mulgrew said: "The popularity of the service shows that the build sector is making the most of new technology that is tailor made specifically for them.
"Every good builders' merchant will have a hub of local builders who rely on them for good customer service. But how often have they had plans sat on their desk for a week or two and just not had the time to do them?
"By outsourcing take-offs to the HBXL Estimating Service merchants can offer their customers a really quick turnaround.
"The builder gets a speedy and accurate quote while the builders' merchant ensures it covers all the building materials required for the job."
Ms Mulgrew added: "The more you know about what your client is building the more opportunity you have to sell in products on your books. It's about maximising the opportunity from every customer – by asking for a client's plans you have sight of the whole job so you can sell more.
"Builders will then come to rely on their builders' merchants as they need to get their own tenders in."
Whether it's an extension, newbuild, garage or loft conversion that needs pricing up, builders can now let someone else do it for them - quickly and accurately without it tying up essential branch staff or costly head office estimators.
It is also handy for pricing up complicated projects or at specific times of the year when the builder needs to be on-site or is away on holiday.
The service works by sending a set of building plans to HBXL where the company's expert estimators will price up the plans quickly and accurately.
Once complete a detailed estimate report pack is then sent back outlining a summary of the project's cost, detailed breakdown of materials, plant and labour, cost breakdown of each build phase, cash flow projection and a build programme for when each part of the project will take place.
It also comes with a professional customer quotation for the builder's own client to help them win the job, which in turn leads to higher materials spend at the builders' merchant.
For merchants anticipating large volumes of take-offs, any estimates produced for their branches can be worked out using their product descriptions, product codes and priced using each branches account prices.
HBXL's Estimating Service ranges in price from £75 for a garage, £99 for a loft conversion and £199 for a three-bedroom house. A next day service is also available.
For details on the HBXL Estimating Service, call Ian Clark, estimating service account manager on 0845 1234 095 or visit www.estimating-service.co.uk.


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Let's try out some Atkins "candy" bars…are they Fintastic or Nah?
I've tried to lose weight every way possible…and my last attempt was to load up on protein, so I was trying to force myself to eat protein bars and OMG…most of them were nasty and I mean flat out gross! I tried using protein powder for shakes and would lie to myself…"yummy…this chalk is so good!"…and then literally gag as I drank it, so I was already giving these "bars" a strike one just because of what they looked like and where Wal-Mart decided to stock them.
We picked up two boxes to try out- Caramel Chocolate Nut Roll and Caramel Double Chocolate Crunch.
We actually decided to try one in the car, the wife and I split one- we went with the Caramel Chocolate Nut Roll first and OMG!!! It was almost identical to a Snickers! And, on top of that, the MACROS weren't terrible.
Now…I didn't take a picture of the nutrition values because they are all a bit different and I will tell you, these are what keto elitist call "chemical shitstorms" and their heads would explode if I knew that I was telling fellow Sharketoers to try these out…but screw 'em. You can check them out at your store and look at the box and compare which ones may work for you.
These things are amazing…but, like with anything, they don't need to be a daily treat and the amount of times you have them should get less and less as you go until they become something equivalent to going out to dinner or something.
After trying the two flavors we got and absolutely loving them, we tried the Coconut with Almond…hoping it would taste like an Almond Joy…but it didn't. I'm not a huge fan of coconut to begin with and that one was really dry but still delicious…just not our favorite.
The Caramel Chocolate Nut Roll is almost identical to a Snickers and doesn't have a fake taste…the Caramel Double Chocolate Crunch is like a bunch of crunched up cookies mixed with caramel.
Sharketo is about making changes slowly and adapting while using common sense….you are an adult and should know that you don't eat a box of these a day. The sugar alternatives could make your weight loss stall and there is a lot of ingredients that just aren't good (natural) but they aren't going to kill you as a candy bar replacement from time to time to allow you to truly feel like you are cheating when you aren't. My wife and I do a lot of shopping and the best part was always spending tons of money on candy and, during the first month, I really missed that…every time we went shopping and headed back to the car without candy to munch on caused a lot of mind games because I was so used to that.
The price seems a little pricey, around $5.50 or 5 bars but when you think about the price of candy bars these days…it's really not that bad at all…PLUS…a box of 5 should last a single person about 2 weeks or longer when you only eat them as a little treat.
These things are definitely FINTASTIC!!!!!
Love, Peace and Sharkyness

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I would have a drink here. Bonus points if I could dress like that nautical bartender. 🙂
I think I NEED a drink there — my husband is sitting on the couch next to me trying to assemble a dashboard camera for his car — you know, in case a meteor lands in L.A.
Haha. I just did a classic spit-take. Nicely done, Vickie, nicely done.
I think this would still work today. Very cool.
I love these architectural renderings! One day I'm going to blow them up and display them.
I was thinking the same thing. They'd be wonderful if they were blown up and framed.
I was wondering about that, are you still thinking of a new place to roost?
I am. In fact, I'm going to Vero Beach, Florida tomorrow. I'm going to look at real estate and see how I feel about it. My father's side of the family is deeply entrenched in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton – unfortunately that would be the draw back of moving down there. They are quite a group of characters, let me tell ya, and I shudder to think that I would be even a 3 hour drive away! Haha! I do love the Atlantic ocean and the weather would be a nice change of pace for me… I really don't know, Vickie. I'm just in a stupor. Maybe it's because I put so much weight on this decision. Maybe I need to ease up?
I'll be checking in as I'm able during the coming week.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend…
Where are your closest friends? (Your kids?) Although, I think you're outgoing and would make the effort wherever you move to become integrated into the community. Florida is beautiful and warm and those beaches! Have you ever visited Charleston, SC? It's got the architecture… and it's quite a bit further from Boca 😉 Enjoy yourself, this is the best kind of adventure, finding your nest. And, if you feel that old stupor coming on, go lie on the beach (don't forget your sunscreen) and take a nap. I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions! Love, V
Dearest V
Telepathy truly exists – The Dandy visits Charleston SC this early summer as part of a railway journey around your The East…
I digress.
Stunning image! Never built?
I'd have a soda water highball if ever I were able to…
Yours ever
The Perfumed Dandy
Never built, it was designed for the airport… If you've never been to our East Coast you're in for a treat. I'm tempted to meet your train and say hello!
Well as a not so wise gentleman once said 'I can resist everything except temptation'!
I'm with Oscar 😉
I'm on my way now. Put in my drink order for three gin & tonics. Thanks!
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Visuals and Facts | Closeup Forever Summer 2016 #NowOrNever
Closeup Forever Summer has given us some of our most unforgettable music memories, with acts Alesso, Angus & Julia Stone and Martin Garrix as headliners. On its 3rd and consecutive year, Closeup Forever Summer is ending their amazing run on the biggest
This year, Closeup Forever Summer will take you to a neon oasis in the tropical desert. Lights, colors, installations taking in grand geometric shapes towering above you or sprawling before you will send your head into a spin, if the music doesn't get to you first.
Closeup Forever Summer also plans to give you the biggest build up to the headliner, the holders of the number 1 spot of DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ Poll, award-winning duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are best known for being the creators of every anthem for Tomorrowland since 2010 starting with the iconic EDM song "Tomorrow (Give Into The Night)". They also currently hold residency in the luxurious Hakkasan Las Vegas, a prestige they've held since early 2015. This world-reknowned Belgian DJ duo are brothers who first started DJing in their early teens, already making several appearances in small clubs. Through fierce determination, and an insatiable desire to create music, the duo has grown into one of the highest demanded DJs in the world. They have performed in the world's most iconic clubs, including London's Ministry of Sound, Mansion in Miami, and Pacha Ibiza and New York. Their highest praised hits include "The Hum", which went Platinum in Belgium, and "Higher Place", a collaboration with Ne-Yo that gained the same recognition in only 10 weeks. The Universo Robot. In 2014, The Universo Robot pumped up and tripped out the crowd with his spectacle dance moves and overall good vibes.
The Captivating Light Show. After #CloseupForeverSummer hit a certain amount of tweets, Closeup treated party-ers to a buzz-inducing light show to lift their spirits and hype the audience.
Alesso's first headlining gig in the Philippines. Who else shed a tear when he played "If I Lose Myself"?
Best of Both Musical Worlds. In 2015, Closeup took Forever Summer a notch up. Instead of asking people to choose, they told them that they didn't have to! CFS created a concert that had an indie theme in the day and transitioned into EDM at night.
The Art Village. During the Indie-themed CFS, festival-goers had access to a collection of art installations where they enjoyed taking photos and even watching some live art being created before their very eyes.
Australian Duo Headliners of CFS 2015. Angus & Julia Stone took us for a ride (on a big jet plaaane!!!) with their sunset session of indie jams during last year's Closeup Forever Summer.
DJ Prodigy Martin Garrix. Garrix had the crowd wilding out like "Animals" as the Indie-themed CFS shifted into a neon EDM party in the evening and the beat took over the night. The Pryo-Musical Show. A breathtaking pryo-technic show lit up the sky to shower party-goers in the glow of their own revelry in the perfect way to end the memorable whole day of events.Getting Intensely Close With Friends. The best part of any experience is its ability to create lasting memories with the people you care about the most.Now, with Closeup Forever Summer finally coming to a close, you can expect for them to do it the only way they know how – with a bang. It's #NowOrNever to seize the summer and make it one that will stay with you forever. This year, Closeup Forever Summer is bringing you the best of the best with the number 1 top rated DJ in the world. DJ duo Dimitri Martin & Like Mike, the creators of every anthem for international EDM festival Tomorrowland since 2010, will be gracing the stage this year to make sure that it will be the wildest CFS to date.
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For this editorial we choose a soft colour palette to complement the decadent look and highlight the beautiful PALÁCIO DO BOLHÃO backdrop. Considered one of the most notable buildings of the Portuguese architecture of the nineteenth century, the palace was built in 1844 by Antonio de Sousa Guimarães, one of the richest merchants in the country. The palace expressed the political and financial strength of the proud city's bourgeoisie of the nineteenth century, and currently it's the home to Academia Contemporanea do Espectáculo, a art school and Theatre. The building's architecture, the various golden details and painted ceilings match perfectly our abundant flowers yet enhance the simplicity and elegance of our bride. And that jaw dropping fireplace, was the perfect setting to display the stunning cakes designed by TBakes, specially for this editorial. Finally, this shoot would not be possible without the help and goodwill of ACE, that allow us to shoot at the stunning Palácio do Bolhão, right in the heart of our city!
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G. Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (WSRA)[1] provides for the protection and preservation of certain rivers and their riparian lands. A river may be included in this system by Congress or, if protected by an act of the State legislature, the Secretary of the Interior. Sections 7, 5, and 11 have special relevance for hydropower licensing.
Under Section 7,[2] the agency administering the WSRA on a river (BLM, NPS, USFWS, or USFS) reviews any license application for a project on or affecting that river. Section 7 prohibits an original license for any project that is proposed to be located within the boundaries of a designated river or a Congressionally authorized study area.[3] Section 7 strictly prohibits FERC from issuing a new license for any project works that lie within a designated river reach.[4] FERC has established a policy of dismissing license or preliminary permit applications where the proposed development is barred by the WSRA.[5]
For any project (including all works) located wholly outside designated boundaries, the administering agency determines whether the project would invade the designated area (e.g., through the backwater effect of an impoundment) or unreasonably diminish the scenic, recreational, and fish and wildlife values present at the date of designation, also called "outstandingly remarkable values" (ORVs). The standard for a Congressionally authorized study river is similar.[6]
WSRA Section 5(d) states: "In all planning for the use and development of water and related land resources, consideration shall be given by all Federal agencies involved to potential national wild, scenic, and recreational river areas." It further requires that "the Secretary of the Interior shall make specific studies and investigations to determine which additional wild, scenic and recreational river areas... shall be evaluated in planning reports by all Federal agencies as potential alternative uses of water and related land resources involved."[7] In partial fulfillment of the Section 5(d) requirements, the National Park Service has compiled and maintains a Nationwide Rivers Inventory (NRI), a register of river segments that potentially qualify as national wild, scenic, or recreational river areas. The NRI is a comprehensive plan under Section 10(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Power Act.
Under WSRA Section 11(b), NPS is authorized to assist, advise, and cooperate with governments, landowners, or individuals to plan, protect, and manage river resources.[8]
[1] 16 U.S.C. § 1271 et seq.
[3] See id.
[4] See id. The Act provides: "[t]he Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shall not license the construction of any dam, water conduit, reservoir, powerhouse, transmission line, or other project works under the Federal Power Act, as amended, on or directly affecting any river which is designated in section 1274 of this title as a component of the national wild and scenic river system or which is hereafter designated for inclusion in that system…."
[5] See Symbiotics, LLC, 110 FERC ¶ 61,235 (2005).
[6] See id.
[7] 16 U.S.C. § 1276(d).
[8] 16 U.S.C. § 1282(b).


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For a Google I/O with not much to offer in the way of big Android announcements, there sure were a lot of smaller improvements Google had to share. After telling us about new Android APIs and the AOSP Galaxy S 4, the I/O keynote switched gears to Chrome and some other Google services. A lot of changes were revealed, so let's hit on some of the more notable ones.
Some of the most impressive news was about the Google search experience. Voice-based search sees a number of improvements enhancing its ability to parse common language queries, letting you have a bit of a conversation with Google; ask it one question about a topic, and you can continue on just using pronouns, and Google will keep up with what you meant.
Language support grows and a number of new options now will receive rich responses to their questions. In general, you can expect more detailed, appropriate, and simply better answers.
Google Now gets some specific improvements of its own: you can verbally set triggers to remind you of future events, and the app will be smarter about things like warnings and recommendations.
Chrome is receiving new codec support, as well as expanded APIs to make tasks like online shopping more streamlined. Google also showed-off some intriguing multi-user gaming experiments, running right in the browser.
Google+ gets a multi-tiered overhaul, optimizing stream display based on your screen size and introducing hashtags. We also see Talk mature into a stand-alone Hangouts app that's coming to an iOS app and Chrome on PCs, as well.
There are also a whole lot of exciting changes to the way Google manages your photos, letting it automatically find the best ones, optimize their appearances, and back them up to the cloud.
As if this all wasn't enough, Google premiered the new Maps. It's all about customizing the data you see to fit your interests and where you're going. That means an increased focus on local content. You'll also find improved imagery, including in-browsed 3D views. That all's getting started on the desktop, but it should be coming to mobile soon.
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"Welcome to Bantry". That was another customer, as we took our seats at the polished wooden bar - there being no seats left at any of the tables. It is Friday night, and we're in The Snug, or The Schnug, as it's called round here.
And why would you not sit at the bar in The Snug? That's where all the craic is.
"Ya-mockin' bitch!" said the same gent to the kindly lady behind the bar. She'd moved the flowers "so I can see your beautiful faces".
"But why did you put them in front of these ladies!" came the gesturing reply. And, suddenly, we were transported from the cold drizzly square in Bantry town outside, into this gleaming, polished, wood'n'stucco, friendly hostelry with its delightful staff and delighted customers. We were welcomed and involved. Imagine how we'd have felt if we were real visitors. We'd have been so totally charmed and bowled over at finding ourselves in a living, breathing example of that that world beacon of hospitality. A genuine Irish pub.
"We're busy for a schpelleen" said someone, describing the current work conditions over a pint of Maiwady. Between the five of us turning the corner at the bar you could see most of what was on offer on the menu. Our builder neighbours had plaice with mushroom sauce, a cheese burger and sirloin and gravy. And for us ladies, it was baked haddock for me and a minute steak for Connie on our girl's night out. Under discussion was Cheltenham, Sunderland Vs Norwich and the drugs find over the Chinese in nearby Skibbereen.
The Snug isn't trendy. There are no craft brews (yet), no wraps or ciabatta (ever). What there is is nightlight candles lit at the bar, polished glasses, a proprietress who calls everybody pet, water with ice and lemon without having to order it, black uniformed staff, and more polishing of glasses. Mother's Day is the busiest day of their year.
Our only disappointment in the night was that they'd sold out of rhubarb crumble with custard. But the vegetables that came with the fish made up for it. Real, buttery mashed potato, long cooked and mashed carrots, green beans with peppers and cauliflower in a white sauce. The fish was perfection, a huge piece of haddock. (Chef Maurice has great contacts, and the seafood is a star attraction). Connie's steak was as juicy and as tasty as you want a steak to be. Everyone has chips, of course, you have to.
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One of the better CVS trips I have had in a while.
Spent $8.63 Out of pocket. I could have done this transaction without the energy drinks and gotten everything free, but I couldn't pass up the price on the Amp!
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7 Finish Power Tabs
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text: Friends and fans, Delivering on our promise from October, the Minnesota Renegades are once again exercising their rights of free speech and paying a visit to the great State of Michigan this Spring. We welcome all with open hearts to join us for a day of community and discovery at our second club rally. Near the shores of Lake Michigan, at the Tesla Supercharger in St. Joseph, MI on Saturday May 16, 2015, several Tesla owners from Minnesota will be on-site for the day to show their vehicles, perhaps even giving a few rides. We are extending a special invitation to Michigan Tesla owners to join us, and we hope to see owners from the region, as well as EV owners in the area. Summary: Saturday, May 16, 2015 (approximately) 9:00am-5:00pm Tesla Supercharger in St. Joseph, MI (near Panera Bread) Additional Charging: L2 - Benton Harbor (Whirlpool Corporation) L2 - Buchanan, MI (Municipal) L2 – South Haven, MI (Consumers Energy) Hotels: Contact me privately for this information; we are pursuing a group rate. Please note: this is organized by private owners and it is in no way supported, staffed, or sponsored by Tesla Motors, in compliance with Michigan dealer laws. Permission was obtained from leadership of the Panera Bread franchise to hold the owners' rally. Please be considerate of restaurant patrons and park in back (by the superchargers).


text: What was the first national park you visited and what stuck with you about that experience? Growing up outside Philadelphia, the first national park sites that I visited were Valley Forge National Historical Park and Gettysburg National Military Park. When I was eight years old, I went with my family to Shenandoah National Park. I remember Skyline Drive, the mountains and the views that went for miles and miles. That trip really stuck with me. Photo via Flickr. The year is the Park Service's 100th birthday! How is NPCA celebrating this incredible milestone? The centennial of the National Park Service has been such an exciting time for the parks community. Our national parks are seeing a record number of visits, media outlets are devoting more coverage to them and we are seeing a renewed enthusiasm by those who want to speak up for them. On the heels of the National Park Service's launch of the Find Your Park initiative, encouraging people to go out and explore our more than 400 national parks, NPCA launched our Find Your Voice initiative. We are encouraging people to not only visit our parks but also to speak up for them, whether it's writing a letter to your members of Congress or taking part in one of our more than 100 outreach activities this year. What response have you seen to the Find Your Voice initiative? More than 18,000 people from all 50 states have joined a Find Your Voice event and logged more than 35,000 volunteer hours to restore habitat and trails or join us to paddle, hike, bike, and experience a national park. Each participant learns about that park and how to get involved in protecting it. For more than half of the people we engage, it's their first time visiting a national park. During our events, we encourage participants to take an action to protect the park, whether it's signing a petition or a postcard, or making calls to elected officials. Photo via Flickr. What do you think people gain from spending time in nature? There have been many studies done that show both the physical and mental benefits of spending time outdoors, including for children and returning veterans. But beyond the studies, I know you'll agree that spending time in nature is such a personal experience, and that experience differs for each of us. For me, it is a chance to connect with my family, and see the world through my grandchildren's eyes. I also relish the time I'm out on my boat and listen to the water lap as I sail along on the Chesapeake Bay. To say these moments are rejuvenating is an understatement. Photo via Flickr. What new national parks would you like to see created in the future? There are so many places that deserve to be protected and have their stories told. One of the biggest campaigns we are working on right now is creating a national park for Stonewall in New York City – the site that played a pivotal role in our nation's continuing struggle for equal rights for all Americans. Two-thirds of America's more than 400 national park sites represent and protect significant cultural and historic stories. Women's Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY. Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail tells the story of the African-American rights movement. It's time to have a national park site that tells the story of the LGBT rights movement. The National Park Service supports this initiative, so we remain hopeful it will become a park soon. Photo via Flickr. What can people who want to help do to support our national parks? There are so many ways to help our national parks! First and foremost, I encourage each of you to become a member of NPCA by visiting our website. All are welcome to get involved or volunteer with NPCA during the National Park Service's centennial year and in the years to come, especially at our fall event at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore as a part of our partnership with Aquarium Conservation Team! To reserve your seats for Theresa's FREE lecture at the Aquarium on May 18th, click here! Tags: lecture-series, npca, national-parks, theresa-pierno Categories: Conservation Previous Post Next Post


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Two stories, two maps.
The first: the European visa-free zone increased, incorporating many of the new EU members. Germany and Austria no longer have guarded frontiers, formerly having checkpoints on the Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, and Slovene borders. Russia now borders the four members of the visa-free zone: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland (in addition to Finland and Norway).
The second is the continued dismemberment of the Russian client state, Serbia, at the hands of Brussells (and Washington, and Berlin, and…). When Kosovo declares independence, which is already a few months overdue, Serbia will find itself surrounded by eight countries — three of whom are already in the EU, another (Croatia) which will probably be the next EU member, and the rest looking for eventual EU integration.
Relatedly: Vladimir Putin, who has been invaluable in accelerating Europe's rise, is Time's Man of the Year.


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Early in the morning on Sunday, January 27, the main market in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, caught fire -- bringing the city and the country's economy to a standstill. The blaze grew into a massive inferno, consuming the entire city.
By the time the fire subsided in the evening, the vast covered market and economic heart of Burundi was reduced to rubble. An estimated 10 people died attempting to retrieve merchandise from the stalls, and thousands of vendors and merchants lost everything they owned: property, goods, and livelihoods that had taken years to build in a fragile economy.
The Burundi Fire Brigade did not stand a chance against the unforgiving flames, reportedly more than 20 meters high.
Over 135 Kiva borrowers who work with our Field Partner Turame Community Finance and run businesses located in the market have most likely lost everything. Insurance is not very common in Burundi. And in a country that suffers from a history of violence and brutality similar to Rwanda, most people have all their assets invested in their businesses.
As soon as they could, Turame's loan officers gathered desperate borrowers together to understand the severity of the situation and the impact on their livelihoods:
- Over 135 Kiva borrowers with more than $90,000 in outstanding loans have had their businesses destroyed in the fire
- Many of the borrowers are solidary group loan members who have pledged collateral to support each other. In total, approximately 500 Kiva and Turame clients have been affected in some way.
- Most Kiva borrowers there are women who rely on their businesses to provide for their families, and we estimate that 675 family members have been affected by the losses.
"I had capital of 8,000,000 FBU (US$5,000) invested in my business, and I had taken a loan of 700.000 FBU with Turame and Kiva. With my children to raise and the rent to pay, I do not know how I'm going to live, because the market was my only source of income since my wife does not work."
As the smoke clears, the long road to recovery so slowly begins…
No doubt, the fire will have a substantial impact on the national economy. For a country with inflation already at 9.7%, residents in Bujumbura will most likely see a significant rise in food prices over the coming days.
The government has proposed to create a "temporary" market in another town but nothing is clear yet and there is no or very little information available.
Vendors have not had a chance to enter the market yet. They are pushing to have access to what might be left of their stalls and goods. But as Burundi officials investigate the cause and determine the damage, journalists are reporting on Twitter that policemen are removing any spare assets from the market.
To do its part, Turame will assist vendors to re-finance their businesses and re-establish their livelihoods.
The staff at Turame says they are committed to do everything in their power to help borrowers recover and restart their businesses. They will meet with all borrowers to understand their situation and make sure they get access to new credit as soon as possible to rebuild their lives.
What can you as a Kiva lender do to help?
As a Kiva lender you can help people get back on their feet and start rebuilding their lives.
Turame is implementing a disaster recovery programme in three steps:
1) Reschedule the outstanding loans of the 135 directly affected Kiva borrowers and pull them out of their existing solidarity groups. This will allow the affected borrowers to repay their outstanding loans over a longer period of time and minimize the negative effects on the 500 indirectly affected clients.
2) Grant new loans to the 135 clients to recapitalize their businesses with disbursement starting on February 7.
3) Give loans to new clients who were market vendors and are in a desperate need of financing to rebuild their lives after the disaster.
Kiva will work closely with Turame to post new individual loans on Kiva. You can find these loans here!
What will happen to Abdoul and his family?
Abdoul could not be found for a few days after the fire, but after returning to Bujumbura and meeting with Turame, he says he is confident about the future.
"God does not abandon his people, through Turame, we will recover and gradually find a better life. I am very grateful of Turame's decision not to abandon us to our own fate; Turame comes as our savior. I have no doubt that tomorrow the sun will shine again for us."
Help other people in the same situation to write a new life story of hope. Lend to someone affected by the Bujumbura fire here!
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By her: teriyaki chicken & rice
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp sake
2 chicken thigh fillets
1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup cooked white rice
1. Place soy sauce, miring, sugar and sake in a bowl. Mix and marinade for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
3. Line a baking tray with foil.
4. Remove chicken thigh fillets and brush with oil. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
5. Place fillets on the foil-lined tray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Tip: to determine if the chicken is cooked, prick it with a fork. The juice should run clear.
6. Serve on top of steamed white rice.
Serves 2.
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Recipe for grilled unagi Ingredient 1 fillet of whole unagi (eel) Instructions 1. Line baking tray with aluminium foil. Place unagi on top. 2. Without preheating, put the baking tray in the middle rack of the oven, and broil on high for 7 minutes (no need to flip). 3. After 7 minutes or so, take it out


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Report calls housing a human right
Posted on July 9, 2008 in Equality Debates, Governance Debates, Social Security Debates
TheStar.com – yourhome.ca – Report calls housing a human right
July 09, 2008, Noor Javed, Staff Reporter
Focusing on housing as a human right, the Ontario Human Rights Commission released an exhaustive report yesterday to address and deal with issues of discrimination faced by tenants in rental housing across the province.
"Adequate housing is a critical element of an individual's quality of life," said Commission chief Barbara Hall. "Without housing, health care, education, food, clothing, and employment are irrelevant."
The report entitled Right at Home was written after a year of public meetings and submissions from hundreds of individuals and organizations.
Throughout the consultative process, which spanned four cities – Ottawa, Sudbury, Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo – the commission heard how tenants were affected by discriminatory attitudes on the basis of race, disability and income.
Tenants cited issues such as landlords posting "adults only" rental ads to discourage families, seeking sexual favours from low-income women in lieu of rent and trying to discourage applicants who are visible minorities. Also dealt with at length is the link between poverty, housing and homelessness.
The report puts forward concerns from tenants that social assistance rates and minimum wages have not kept up with increasing housing costs.
The report sets out 37 recommendations for various levels of government and decision-makers, and urges the provincial government to pass a law "to establish the right to adequate housing as a universal human right."
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Last summer, a book retailer on the Lower East Side of Manhattan produced a window display to promote Weekend Utopia, written by noted architectural columnist Alastair Gordon. It was a stunning display—dozens of copies produced a sea of sepia, orange and pastel blue. "How inviting," I thought. This beautifully stylized book by Princeton Architectural Press was not only an instantly successful seller, but laid the foundation for a modernist architectural renaissance. How did this happen? Was it due to the appearance of the book? Not entirely. Gordon credits the initial success of the book, in part, to the creation of
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Our findings are reassuring neither to the Union nor to our citizens: a global economic crisis; States coming to the rescue of banks; ageing populations threatening the competitiveness of our economies and the sustainability of our social models; downward pressure on costs and wages; the challenges of climate change and increasing energy dependence; and the Eastward shift in the global distribution of production and savings. And on top of this, the threats of terrorism, organised crime and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction hang over us.
Will the EU be able to maintain and increase its level of prosperity in this changing world? Will it be able to promote and defend Europe's values and interests?
Our answer is positive. The EU can be an agent of change in the world, a trend-setter, and not just a passive witness. But this will only be possible if we work together; the challenges ahead are too large for any European country to address on their own. Our ability to influence developments beyond our borders will in turn depend on our capacity to secure solid growth and internal cohesion within the Union. This is the conclusion reached by our Reflection Group, following intensive deliberations and consultations with numerous experts and institutions.
All our members agree on one fundamental issue: Europe is currently at a turning point in its history. We will only overcome the challenges which lie ahead if all of us – politicians, citizens, employers and employees – are able to pull together with a new common purpose defined by the needs of the current age.


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The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye neglected constitutional issues that were raised by the Minority in parliament regarding an urgent motion filed by MP K.T. Hammond on the $510million controversial AMERI deal, Eric Opoku, Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, has said.
The Minority on Tuesday, 1 August staged a walk-out during deliberations on the power deal.
The walk-out followed concerns raised by the Minority that they were being gagged and prevented from making contributions on the floor.
They accused the Speaker of muzzling them, thus had no alternative but to walk out as a sign of protest, Class91.3FM's parliamentary correspondent Ekow Annan reported.
Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu accused Prof Mike Oquaye of being a threat to democracy in parliament.
Speaking on this matter in an interview with Chief Jerry Forson, host of Ghana Yensom on Accra 100.5FM on Wednesday, 2 August , Mr Opoku said: "When the Speaker gave room for the motion on the AMERI deal filed by K.T. Hammond, the Minority leader raised constitutional issues regarding the move of the motion.
"The Minority leader was saying that because the Supreme Court has ruled over that matter and also because the government is yet to conclude its probe into the deal, it will not be appropriate for Ghana's democracy that this issue will be discussed on the floor of parliament until we get the government's position.
"It is the government's position that will show the proper remedy to cure whatever is wrong with that AMERI deal. But the Speaker intervened and ignored the Minority leader's concerns and moved the motion to be referred to the committee," he said.
"In parliamentary proceedings, when a motion is moved, the Speaker will have to allow parliament to debate that issue, but the Speaker referred the matter to the committee whereas parliament has debated it, this is unprecedented in the history of our democracy in the fourth republic since 1992," he noted.
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Syono Orthotics Gel Insoles And Shoe Inserts Review
I'm a stay-at-home mom and having 2 girls who are 3 and 6, I'm always on the run chasing after them whenever we're out because they just won't stay still. So my rubber shoes is my best friend because it's more comfortable to wear than heels and sandals. Even when I wear my rubber shoes most of the time, I still experience foot pain and aches which sometimes last for days.
The Syono Orthotic Shoe Inserts and Gel Insoles are a set of orthotic insoles and inserts that provide cushioning and support to alleviate pain throughout your body. They absorb the shock your feet receive from everyday motion.
Walking, running, and standing become easier and less painful. Syono Orthotic Shoe Inserts and Gel Insoles are highly recommended for those who stand or walk on hard surfaces all day, those who have constant or recurring foot and heel pain such as plantar fasciitis, and those who would like to get the most out of their day without accumulating the damage done to our feet by daily activities.
The Syono Orthotics Gel Insoles is offered in 2 different sizes, Women 5-9/Men 4-7 and Men 7-14/Women 9-12. There are markers on the insole so that I can cut the insole according to my shoe size. It's very easy to cut since the line on the insole is very clear.
The Syono Orthotics Gel Insoles and Shoe Insert helped a lot in reducing the frequency of my foot pain. I love how it doesn't feel weird inside my rubber shoes and how more comfortable my rubber shoes are after placing the insoles.
You can purchase the Syono Orthotics on Amazon for $17.95 a pair with free shipping if you are a Prime member.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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Thanks for your article reviewing orthotic insoles. I do quite a bit of running myself. I just switched to minimalist running shoes. I like how I feel more connected with the ground, but sometimes I wish I had a little more arch support. You make a great point about how it can be hard to trim them to the right size for your shoe. I would suggest trimming a little at a time until they fit just right. http://www.bcpo.ca/en/orthotics.htmlReplyDelete
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Brown Noddy is a truly slick looking bird, with shades of gray, brown and black all somehow seamlessly melting into one another. I'm told they can be pretty aggressive around nests but in my experience with them you just walk up to them and they let you stare at them super hard. Photographed at Midway Atoll.
I have a plan...a plan to see a certain species of tern. A species I haven't seen before. I'm not going to try for another couple of months, but I'm really looking forward to it. I don't get lifer terns very often (the last couple were Bridled in 2013, Aleutian in 2010) so I'm getting pretty worked up about it. Terns are a big deal. They are aesthetically pleasing, highly migratory, prone to vagrancy, and often offer a worthy ID challenge. Many species are stunning, even while still comfortably constrained by The Economy of Style. In anticipation and celebration of this event, I'm going to post a suite of other terns that have improved my life in myriad ways.
My experiences with Black Noddy, on the other hand, have not been similar. They look at you from trees and don't want to be near you. Although I saw many, many Black Noddies while out at Midway, this was the one and only really approachable individual I found...which I am grateful for, because it chose the perfect perch and perfect background. Note the longer, more slender bill in comparison to Brown Noddy.
Sooty Terns sure do get around...around the world, that is. It's one of two tern species I've seen on the east coast, west coast, and Hawaiian Islands (Least Tern being the other). This bird was (still is?) part of the colony on Eastern Island at Midway Atoll.
Ahhh, my last life tern, and what a sweet lifer it was. Before seeing them I was always confounded about how these could be told from Grey-backed Terns (which do have some range overlap in the South Pacific), but I can see a difference now. This Bridled Tern was photographed off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Grey-backed Terns are sweet birds...they sometimes nest in the same places as Sooty Terns, but are always less abundant and less annoying (Sooty colonies are loud and intense). I've always considered them the luxury car of terns, although I don't know why and that probably doesn't make sense to anyone else. Note the finer bill and paler back than the Bridled Tern above; Grey-backed also has less black in the primaries when seen from below. Photographed at Midway Atoll.
Least Terns and I go way back...they are one of the handful of birds that I remember well from those dark ages of before I was a birder. I worked with these birds a lot in San Diego a couple years ago, unfortunately all of their breeding colonies fared horribly and it was kind of depressing (colonies up and down California failed that year). Photographed in Escondido, CA.
As far as photography goes, shooting feeding terns never gets old. Here is a Forster's Tern, mid-plunge. Photographed at the Tijuana River Estuary, CA.
Though shackled with a...common...yet horrible name, Common Tern is always a bird we enjoy seeing in California. Rarely common, we most often find them during fall migration at the Salton Sea, coastal wetlands and well offshore, in the realm of Arctic Terns. You would not expect to find a bird from the Canadian prairie far out at sea, but luckily birds have a habit of defying birder expectations. Photographed at Ormond Beach, CA.
Arctic Terns are tantalizing. Unless you are lucky enough to bird where they breed, they always seem so...ephemeral. Uncommon off California during fall, they are never really dependable on pelagic trips, and sightings are usually brief and of poor to mediocre quality. I want to see more. Photographed off Bodega Bay, CA.
I first met Sandwich Tern at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve (in Orange County, CA) back in the mid 90's when one had teamed up with an Elegant Tern to make hybrids. It would be over 10 years before I saw another, but now we make sure to eyeball each other with more regularity. Photographed at the Dry Tortugas, FL.
Elegant Terns are a common sight up and down California in summer and fall. As breeders, they have increased in the state over the years, forming colonies in San Diego, Orange and most recently Los Angeles Counties...no minor achievement, considering how few breeding colonies there are in the world. Photographed at Half Moon Bay, CA.
Unlike on the Atlantic coast, Royal Terns do not venture very far northward; they are a rare bird away from southern California. Despite frequently associating with Elegant Terns (which provide great comparisons), they are often misidentified...but such is the fate of many terns South Padre Island, TX.
For the world's biggest tern, you would think Caspian Terns would have some different behaviors from the rest of the family...but aside from monstrous vocalizations, they are pretty similar. Fortunately, those horrible calls are quite charming. Photographed at South Padre Island, TX.
Gull-billed Terns, on the other hand, know how to stand apart. Gull-billed Terns are just as content foraging for horned lizards in the sand dunes as they are fish in the surf line. They hunt bird eggs and chicks, and will get mobbed by other tern species. They are everything Caspian Terns wish they could be, all while carrying themselves with a certain grace and elegance. Photographed at the Tijuana River Estuary.
Black Terns have always been there for me. Back when I started birding, a Black Tern was one of the first Vague Runts I ever saw (at the Ventura Water Treatment Plant, if you must know). They are always there for me at the Salton Sea in the summer. When I needed them most (for lack of humanity to spend time with), they were there in the greatest of numbers in North Dakota. I would be lying if I said I wasn't dying to see their Vague Runt brethren, White-winged Tern, but until I do Black Terns will continue to validate my existence. Photographed at Lostwood NWR, North Dakota.
White Tern is a singular bird...there's nothing quite like them. They nest pretty much anywhere that isn't the ground, just plop out an egg where hopefully the chick won't be too exposed to the weather. They are tame. They come hover next to your head as you walk by their perch. If you haven't seen one, they are your favorite bird waiting to happen. Photographed at Midway Atoll.
Last but not Least Tern, I finally give you a stupid tern pun and offer you an honorary tern, a Black Skimmer. Skimmers look great on the wing, but they always look so grumpy at rest. Maybe if no one could tell that I had eyeballs, I would seem grumpy too. Photographed at South Padre Island, TX.


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Thinking about others while making sweet love to your significant other is a totally natural thing. Making them stand there is slightly less normal but much better for those who have a limited imagination.
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Welcoming the Stranger is a grassroots initiative created in response to the rising number of immigrant families seeking political asylum in our community. Welcoming the Stranger aims to create formal friendships through mentoring relationships between local families and asylum seekers that we hope will enrich all those involved.
Unlike refugees, who have been granted legal residence and arrive with access to basic resettlement services, there is no formal system in place to help asylum seekers, many of whom have likewise fled war, political turmoil, and personal danger in their native countries to seek safety. Once here, they must apply for the legal right to stay through a complex federal process that can take three years or more. Most arrive with next to nothing and depend on General Assistance until they are eligible for work permits, a process that itself takes months. At the same time, many newly arrived asylum seekers are dealing with loss, trauma, isolation, and the difficulty of adjusting to a profoundly different culture, climate, and language.
We are actively looking for volunteers willing to enter into a mentoring "friendship" with a new Mainer or new Mainer family. What does mentoring look like? That largely depends on the families or individuals involved: a mentor could help an asylum seeker practice English, find and/or furnish an apartment, write a resume, get a winter coat, use the bus system, sign up for classes, or any number of other basic activities to help newcomers navigate their surroundings. You can find more information on mentoring in our FAQs section.
Through Welcoming the Stranger, mentors have access to a large network of other individuals and groups already engaged with the immigrant community who can offer support and guidance if specific needs — housing, schooling, medical care, etc. — arise. As a mentor, your primary task is simply to be there for newly arrived folks who would otherwise feel alone in a strange world. You don't have to be an expert; you just need to be a friend.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, fill out the form on our application page.
If you are interested in joining Welcoming the Stranger as a mentee or know someone who would like to be a mentee, there is more information available on this form in English, French, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish.


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Celebrity Spirit
Season 9 • Episode 2
Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons and his sister get a reading.Then, Susan Lucci welcomes Theresa into her home. Later, Theresa channels spirit for Sopranos star Jamie Lynn Sigler. And Scandal's Katie Lowes travels to Long Island for a private reading.
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With me to discuss the Greek crisis and other issues of the day, the Small Business Minister, Bruce Billson, at the start of this financial year a lot coming into effect in relation to the small business sector, we will get to that in a moment.
But first of all on Greece, Minister, the Government must be watching developments very closely with that country, really on the precipice.
Yes we are watching and monitoring the situation very closely. Fortunately our direct interests in Greece economically are relatively modest and to our great credit we have a strong and resilient banking system, fundamental strengths in the economy, but we are watching to see what happens in the next half hour or so. There is an IMF debt instalment that is due and, as discussions continue we are watching to see which direction they take and whether a work around can be developed between Greece and its creditors.
Let us look at some other issues then. The Australian Financial Review reporting that the Expenditure Review Committee had sought advice from Treasury on reigning in the tax treatment, tax exemptions for superannuation. This shows the Government was considering a move in this direction but it seems, pulled out once Labor had announced similar plans Bruce Billson.
Yes, I would not read it quite that way Kieran.
I mean, Labor, yes, is the party of increasing taxes on people's superannuation, sees the superannuation nest egg of Australians as the way to remedy their own budget challenges.
We do not see it that way. We have made it clear, in the area of superannuation, there will be no unexpected adverse changes – that has been our commitment - we have none planned, but through the ordinary course of Government doing its business, officials bring forward ideas and it is the job of Government to decide which are worth pursuing and which are not.
Which are consistent with our policy objectives and our goals for the country and which are not and that is the ordinary course of governing and that is what happened in this account and we will expect to see officials to bring forward (INTERRUPTED)
But these were at the request of the Treasurer.
Propositions get brought forward all the time Kieran, that is the ordinary course of business and it is then up to Government to decide which of those propositions, if any, are consistent with our Economic Action Strategy.
We have made it clear, we think people deserve certainty and predictability in their superannuation. We are not introducing, and have no plans to introduce any unannounced adverse changes.
We want to encourage people to provide for their retirement. Labor is the party that sees superannuation as a piggy bank to be raided when there is a budget problem and they are the ones that put up taxes on superannuation so it is quite clear what the Governments position is and we will (INTERRUPTED)
So the Government was not considering a move in this direction until Labor announced such a policy and now you want to, you basically pulled out of that policy because you want to draw a line between you and Labor saying they are the ones going to increase taxes.
No, our position has been clear and consistent Kieran.
I think you and I have spoken about this for well over a year about superannuation and our position has been consistent.
No unexpected adverse changes to superannuation, we have none planned for the future.
Labor is the one that wants to put up taxes on superannuation and sees peoples efforts to provide for their retirement as some kind of if in a budget dilemma 'break glass' and raid other peoples superannuation.
That is not the approach that we take and our position has been consistent.
Now, as Small Business Minister obviously a number of measures kicking in today, as of July 1 including the small business tax cut. Also changes to the Employee Share Schemes, how much of an impact is that going to have do you think?
Very significant Kieran, I mean, in 2009 the previous Labor Government changed the way Employee Share Schemes were taxed to make them generally unattractive and really lose that opportunity of giving the team, the employees, in a business a stake in the business.
Now we know where we can align the goals of an enterprise with that of the employees, that is great for productivity, that is great for improved business performance but it is also important in the area of start-ups and crucial growth phases of businesses where you are trying to recruit world class talent, you might not be able to pay them handsomely but giving them a stake in the business is something that will see them join the team and help to grow the economy and the jobs that flow from it.
So this is a really fundamental change, it has been widely welcomed, it is a 200 million dollar investment in supporting our efforts to energise enterprise and we are hoping to see it really be a positive influence on start-up and growth businesses looking to include and retain great talent as we take on opportunities to grow our economy that the rest of the world want, we want that activity to be undertaken here.
And in their defence, it has had bipartisan support, hasn't it, these measures in relation to small business from Labor.
It has, correct.
Yes on the Employee Share Schemes, to Labor's credit, they did actually recognise the mistake they made in 2009 had been particularly damaging.
I mean that was the consistent voice that we were hearing right across the small business, the start-up community, whether it be the tech community or whether it be the life sciences community or even people just looking to bring their team in as part of a succession plan for their enterprise.
So yes Labor recognise they made a mistake there, that is one thing, we have done something about it, we have changed it and now we are looking forward to greater support for that crucial area of our economy.
The Food and Grocery Council now, the new code I should say, the Food and Grocery Code, it was criticised as being only voluntary but you have got all the major retailers on board now because, as I understand it, Coles have signed on now.
Yes it is exciting and it is what we anticipated, and in fairness to the major supermarket retailers, they have done what they have said they were going to do.
The only voluntary option available Kieran was whether you committed to be bound by the code. Once that decision had been made, the code is binding and make sure that major supermarket retailers and wholesalers are providing clear and transparent terms and within which they are dealing with suppliers, they are not unilaterally changing the rules, they are not demanding payments that are not justified and have not been negotiated up front. It is all about playing fair and giving both the supplier and the supermarket retailer clarity about that important relationship and giving everyone a fair go.
We still need Metcash on board. Metcash are saying they are going to comply with the code without actually committing to be bound by it, that sounds a little bit of a fudge to me but, a little bit of work still to be done there but the major retailers are on board and that is a real positive first step and a first for our country and hopefully that will see better, more healthy, more transparent and predictable relationships in that area of our economy.
I want to ask you one final question before you go- on comments made by Michael Thawley, the Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. A well respected former diplomat as well, he says, China is not ready to take on the responsibility either economically or politically or security wise as a world leader.
This is quite a blunt assessment of the rising and ever emerging China. Is this the view of the Government?
We see China as an important partner. We have a good, positive and constructive relationship with China as we do with many other countries.
You saw our Prime Minister just visiting Singapore where we have had a long standing close economic, cultural and a defence relationship with Singapore.
China has an important leadership role to play amongst others in our region and in our globe and we are engaging constructively and positively. That is our approach, we have seen that in our actions. The trade agreement and investment support is another part of that, our preparedness to (INTERRUPTED)
And the Thawley comments?
… with China in the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank is another example - so I have seen reports of Mr Thawley's comments, I have not seen the whole transcript but we are about partnerships, we are about building those, we are strengthening those, that is good for our region, that is good for global security and it is good for our citizens and that is the approach that we are adopting.
Bruce Billson, thanks for your time. We are out of time.
Thanks Kieran.


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It has been far too long since I posted a recipe, so to rectify this somewhat I'm starting the new year (I might even be too late to reference new year) with this healthy recipe. Just like everyone else I am focusing on healthy, but tasty, recipes. This lasagne is missing the creaminess of your standard lasagne, and there is no cheese I'm afraid. It does however fill you up, have rich flavours and is good simple food. Enjoy
- 2 large courgettes
- 6 large round tomatoes
- 4 peppers (yellow and red work best)
- 3 garlic cloves
- Calorie controlled spray/olive oil
- 1 jar of passata
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
- 4 fresh lasagne sheets
- 1 tablespoon Quark (cheese does sneak into this recipe, sort of). Philadelphia or a soft cheese can be used instead, or left out altogether
- Dried herbs (Mixed Italian herbs/basil/oregano/rosemary)
- Salt & Pepper
- Chop the courgettes, peppers and tomatoes into large chunks
- Place in your baking dish, spray with calorie controlled spray/drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the veg and season with salt & pepper
- Roast in the oven at 180 for around 40 mins
- Place the tinned tomatoes and passata in a pot and gently heat, adding your crushed garlic cloves, salt & pepper and herbs
- Take off the heat and stir in Quark/soft cheese (This step can be left out if you choose not to use a cheese)
- When the veg are roasted, remove half from the dish and set aside. With the veg that remain in the dish place two lasagne sheets over the top, and pour half of your tomato sauce over the top.
- Place the remaining veg on top, followed by two lasagne sheets, and the remainder of your tomato sauce
- Ensure that the top layer of lasagne sheets are totally covered in the tomato sauce, as they will harden as the dish cooks. If there is not enough sauce to cover this, cover the dish with tinfoil
- Bake in the oven at 180 for around 40 minutes.
This is a really simple recipe, very little goes into it and the real work is done in roasting the veg. That's where all the flavour comes from. This might be more like a ratatouille with the addition of some pasta, and not strictly a lasagne. It is however cheap, tasty and healthy. This is a bit of a loose recipe, if you have more veg to use up or some in the fridge that isn't listed above, throw it in. It's hard to find a vegetable that doesn't taste better after a while in the oven. This can be kept in the fridge for a few days, once it's properly cooled, or frozen. It's also the type of dish that tastes better after a day or two when the flavours develop even more.
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Steaks By Luis
$ 90.00
Get front row access to a unique dinner experience and Argentine tradition in a chic Palermo loft.
Steaks by Luis unifies old and new Argentine culinary traditions. The family asado (barbecue) is a long standing weekend ritual where families come together to enjoy a barbecue with their loved ones. The closed door restaurant scene is a unique Buenos Aires food movement that invites diners into intimate private spaces where diners interact directly with the chefs. Join us for a unique restaurant that fuses old tradition with new innovations.
The meal is a 5 course meal that will guide you through all the asado traditions - a small picada (cheese and cold-cut platter), salad, achuras (grilled starters), a great steak and if you've saved enough room, some dessert. All wine is paired with an Argentine boutique wine, and an Argentine host that will guide you through the rituals and customs of an Argentine asado.
Argentine chef Luis took over the parrilla (grill) from his grandfather at age 11, and estimates that he has cooked more than 1000 asados for friends, family, and guests. If you are looking for an asado expert during your stay in Buenos Aires, look no further, Luis is your man!
When and where is the meal?
Meals are offered Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30, and Saturday at 8:45.
What does the meal cost?
The tour costs $79 per person.
What is included in the meal?
- Cheese and cold-cut platter
- Salad
- Achuras, or grilled starters
- Beef tenderloin
- Dessert
- Argentine boutique wine pairings, and explanations of dishes and asado traditions and customs from a local
Where is the meal?
The meal is held in a chic Palermo Soho loft. Guests will have front row access to the grill. The exact address will be given upon confirmation of purchase.
Cancellation Policy
In order to receive a full refund, guests must notify Buenos Aires Art Tours in writing with a minimum of 24 hours notice. Tours will not be refunded under any circumstances if cancelled within 24 hours of a tour, or in the case of a no show. If the tour is cancelled by Buenos Aires Art Tours a full refund will be given to the guest. If guests would like to reschedule a tour that is cancelled within the 24hour deadline, a processing fee may be applied to compensate for guide's time and extra administrative costs. We appreciate your understanding.


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Started by two VJTI alumni Bach mates in the year 1979 in Mumbai . As we grew in machines , men and work , the place was becoming a constraint . This is when we had to shift our working base with our staff to Ambad in Nashik
Today we have the best possible combination of experienced manpower , well maintained and oiled machinery and a resilient infrastructure to cater to every growing customer need of "CLOSE TOLERANCE"
We specialize in
- Plug Gages
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Buffalo L310 Bains Marie with Tap
- Brands: Buffalo
- Product Code: L310
- Availability: In Stock
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This high quality great value stainless steel bains marie from Buffalo has a fitted tap for easy drainage. The 1/1 gastronorm size with wet heat operation and as the unit is supplied without pans this allows for any pan combination to be used. This industrial kitchen unit is ideal for gentle cooking, heating or storing food.
Product Information
- External Dimensions: H 245 x W 340 x D 605mm
- Weight: 8.5kg
- Capacity: 1/1 GN Pan
- Standard Warranty: 2 Years Parts and Labour
- Standard Delivery: Estimated 2-3 Working Days
- High quality stainless steel bain marie
- Wet heat operation only
- Takes containers up to 150mm deep
- Easy to clean
- Tap for easy drainage
- Plug fitted
- Power Type: 1.3kW, 230V, 5.7 Amp single phase
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The information below is specific to this product. Delivery information for other products will vary so please check if ordering other items.
Standard Delivery Service (UK Mainland)
- 1-3 delivery service
- 1 man crew
- Pavement drop
- Deliveries between 8am/6pm Mon/Fri exlcuding bank holidays
- Booking call made 24 hours prior to delivery
- Deliveries will not take place without a booking being made
- Please check door width/building access before ordering, additional charges will apply for any aborted delivery
Next Day Delivery (UK Mainland)
- UK mainland only
- National carrier delivery with 1 man crew
- Pavement drop
- Strictly 4.00pm cut off for same day dispatch
- Deliveries between 8am/5pm Mon/Fri exlcuding bank holidays
- Please note we cannot offer book in calls or obtain ETA's on next day deliveries
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- Old cabinet removal from site and safe disposal
- Off UK mainland and remote location deliveries
- Please contact us for prices
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If you have any delivery requirements that are not listed or if you require more information, please call 0161 442 9174 and we will do our best to help.
Any restrictions on site or with access to site must be stated on order. Note that driver(s) will not lift items through windows, over counters, up/down steps/stairs or similar restrictions. Charges may apply for services outside of our normal delivery listed above.


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I'm not actually that late this time! Woot woot!
So, the episode. Personally, I didn't like this episode as much as some. Andrew was pretty cool, and there were some highlights. But overall, I didn't feel like this episode was as good as normal. 😕 I'm sure this was someone's favorite episode, and I don't mean to offend. Different opinions, right? S'ok. ANYWAY. We met a new character this episode– Andrew, May's ex-husband. It was nice to have him on the show, trying to help Skye. I, like Simmons, wonder why they broke it off– When we see May and Andrew chatting in the kitchen, it seems special. May doesn't act that way around anyone else. Andrew is apparently dating someone else, though. I was reluctant to ship them anyway, because I'm already trying to mentally force one divorced couple back together. 😉 When Fitz and Simmons are talking about the fact that May and Andrew obviously still have feelings for each other (while basically talking about themselves) We see that the owner of the Grumpy Cat mug (as seen in a previous episode) is Fitz. Nice.
(Wrong subtitles, I know. Not my pic.) Yes, I have inserted a picture! My first picture 🙂 This was suggested by the amazing L. I don't want to mess with copyrights, so I posted the link here just to be safe. Not sure if this pic will show up, but either way, I'm going to start posting pics.
Anyway! Cal gets a group of inhuman people together, and he's starting to become likable in the crazy uncle kind of way. Although the people he pulls together have remarkable powers, they don't do very much damage, which was a bit surprising. They target Coulson's hometown, and we learn that Coulson's father died when he was only 9. Aww. Also we learn that Skye wasn't containing her powers– she was hurting herself instead. Poor Skye 😢
Last but not least– the other SHIELD. When Lance was yelling about how he wanted Bobbi to rot in hell, well 💔 This other SHIELD is interesting… I've heard rumors that it could be SWORD or AIM. (I haven't read enough comics to have theories like that myself) Who knows. Luckily it seems like we'll find out more in the next episode.
Bye for now!


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17 April 2018: According to a report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), energy efficiency measures could deliver more than a third of the cumulative reductions of GHG emissions necessary to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement on climate change. Achieving these savings requires new policies and investments of US$1.7 trillion in energy efficiency and electrification of transport, the authors find.
Energy efficiency is a key component of the energy transition necessary to reduce energy-related emissions while responding to rising global energy demand due to economic growth and a growing global population. To increase understanding of the policies and investments required to achieve necessary improvements, the IEA's report titled, 'Perspectives for the Energy Transition: The Role of Energy Efficiency,' analyzes the role of energy efficiency measures in three of IEA's standard policy scenarios.
These scenarios include: the New Policies Scenario, which analyzes the impacts of existing polic
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Is a party even a party if you don't have two magnum bottles of Montrachet?
Don't Forget the Monster Montrachet!
The answer is probably not. Such was not the case for our friends at Stella Day Events who threw a perfect wedding for a wonderful couple on June 24th at a private home in Greenwich, CT. The 40x90 clear top tent made by Anchor Tents was turned into a gorgeous summer fete by Kerri-Lynn of Stella Day Events and a top notch list of vendors. The weekend was a nerve-frazzler as the weather turned from sun to rain to sun to down pours, but with all the smiles of the beautiful people of Social Decor, Winston Flowers, Gather and Lounge, Vali Entertainment and the incredible Chef Daniel Boulud. Meg Barlow took some incredible images of the day, but we're pretty fond of these behind-the-scenes pics of the top notch vendors, some giant Montrachet and even some amateur photography action from our own Zachary Wilson.
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- stamford,
- connecticut,
- greenwich,
- wedding,
- ct wedding,
- stella day events,
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Today in Playa Tamarindo, waves are 1-3 feet with good conditions. Winds at the time of the report were offshore providing us with semi-glassy water surface conditions. We've got a 11:32 am high tide with a following 5:51 pm low tide.
The waves are not very big, and the wind came at 10:30 am. Surfing with care is always important. Waiting for the best conditions for 2 pm, when the tide is going down.
As always, contact us at 1-888-318-7873 if you'd like to get down here yourself.
See you out in the water!


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The night in Hailuoto was bordering on luxurious. Sauna and everything.
The weather was calm when we woke up. We went to the beach to have the Trangia breakfast we usually have with the sea babbling on next to us. The sunset and its purdy clouds had grabbed our attention the previous night but the morning revealed the red wooden buildings, the long beach and the fairness of the sea.
We felt like fugitives since we had mistakenly marked this day as volunteer work. I had, for some reason, marked our volunteer job to go throughout the weekend. But since it in actuality ended on Friday, we had the weekend to ourselves. And let me tell you, it was so much nicer to drive home on a Saturday, knowing you'd still have the opportunity to sleep a night at home.
We will most definitely visit this landscape more often. Hailuoto is more or less a halfway point when driving from Pallas-Yllä National Park to Jyväskylä.


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There is only 4 more days of Fringing left so I wanted to make sure to let you know about these fabulous shows.
My Rating: 4/5 Stars
Morgonn Ewen has created a likeable, foulmouthed Annabelle, a Southern prisoner who hoots and hollers to cover a world of hurt. Out on a 1-hour pass to entertain you, Annabelle shares her life stories through songs whose upbeat chords will have you smiling until you catch the lyrics and hear the tribulations--that's when you'll start laughing hard! Because Ewen can actually sing, the songs have the additional impact of being a mellifluous treat for the ears.
Tarragon Theatre (Extra Space)
July 13 01:45 PM
July 15 07:30 PM
My Rating: 4/5 Stars
Texting and conversing in person are two forms of communicating, but Dina wants to remind us all that there is a time and a place for each form. Dina (Jenny Salisbury) encourages you to text during the show, but never while she is trying to show you how important and lovely human interaction is. Through physical comedy, some ingenious improvised props, and audience participation, Salisbury is able to deliver her message with non-stop humour that never sounds preachy or negative.
Theatre Passe Muraille
July 12 07:00 PM
July 13 11:30 PM
My Rating: 4/5 Stars
I don't know why a belly dancing production of the Hans Christian Anderson version of The Little Mermaid has never been done, but thank you, thank you, Sarah Skinner and the Sisters of Salome! My favourite scene (and there are several to choose from) in the performance is the dance sequence where the Mermaid (Skinner) learns to use her legs for the first time. Her undulations and the expressions in "First Steps" of both pain and joy are simply and beautifully conveyed to Baed Anak's Far From You (vocals by Beat & Horatio). What a wonderful merging of dance and storytelling!
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
July 13 11:00 PM
July 15 05:45 PM
July 4 - 15, 2012
TICKETS at-the-door tickets ($10) Available at a show's venue starting one hour prior to show time, cash sales only, limit of 4/person. advance tickets ($9 + $2 service charge) Available up to three hours prior to the start of a performance: Online at www.fringetoronto.com By Phone at 416-966-1062 In person at the Festival Box Office July 4th – 15th, 12 – 10pm @ The Fringe Club, 581 Bloor St. W.
Thursday, 12 July 2012
These Fringe Shows Are Worth Your $10 Bucks!
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text: The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) is an observation-based screening tool that has been used to assess postural risks of children in school settings. Studies using eye-tracking technology suggest that visual search strategies are influenced by experience in the task performed. This study investigated if experience in postural risk assessments contributed to differences in outcome scores on the RULA and the visual search strategies utilized. While wearing an eye-tracker, 16 student occupational therapists and 16 experienced occupational therapists used the RULA to assess 11 video scenarios of a child using different mobile information and communication technologies (ICT) in the home environment. No significant differences in RULA outcome scores, and no conclusive differences in visual search strategies between groups were found. RULA can be used as a screening tool for postural risks following a short training session regardless of the assessor's experience in postural risk assessments. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd and The Ergonomics Society. All rights reserved.


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What is a mid life crisis? Everyone thinks of some middle aged guy with a receding hairline in a red Porsche having an affair with a 20 year old when they here the phrase.
Well, we've come a long way baby, since those backwards days. Now your gender doesn't matter, it's age that does. It doesn't have to be about feeling physically past your prime either.
Maybe being 40-45 used to be when people had this "syndrome". Now it could happen to you in your late 30's, early to late 40's or 50's. Whatever feels mid life to you.
You don't have to leave your spouse or disappear or find a new identity. You don't have to spend tons of money on something stupid that is supposed to represent your last threads of holding on to your youth.
What is a mid life crisis? My definition is, you reach an age in your life, where you start looking back on your life, and wondering, sometimes regretting, sometimes wishing, sometimes scared to death. Usually it sinks in that you have less days ahead of you than behind you (I just heard that one, and it shook me). Even if you think you may live to 100, you have an equal number of days ahead of you than behind you, or you feel the weight of whatever many years are behind you and the time ahead of you looms as time you don't want to waste, time you want to do something that makes you feel alive.
If you're even thinking in terms of days you've spent that are over and days you have got left, you're probably in the land of the Mid Life Crisis.
So it starts or is defined by a sense of urgency, thinking about your life as limited, ta a thinking about your death and what you did, could have done, could be doing, could do, might miss forever if you don't do it now.
The actions that go with this self conception, the "red Porsche", can take many forms. It may seem mild to some, getting a tattoo, changing your hair, going on a trip, taking trapeze or tango lessons, sky diving or bigger things, moving, spending a lot of money on something, whether a house, a car, a swimming pool, a horse, or picking some collection of books to read you never were interested in before. Its could be crazier, starting a drug habit, doing stuff that you always thought were "against the rules"…
There are other types of actions that are not so "bucket list" like things. Changing careers, suddenly realizing you want to run a bed and breakfast instead of working in a big city. Taking up some creative activity nobody thought you were interested in.
What do you think of when you think of Mid Life Crisis? What have you done or seen others do? To be continued…


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Ever wonder what's inside a surface-mount inductor? Wonder no more as you watch this SMT inductor teardown video.
"Teardown" isn't really accurate here, at least by the standard of [electronupdate]'s other component teardowns, like his looks inside LED light bulbs and das blinkenlights. "Rubdown" is more like it here, because what starts out as a rather solid looking SMT component needs to be ground down bit by bit to reveal the inner ferrite and copper goodness. [electronupdate] embedded the R30 SMT inductor in epoxy and hand lapped the whole thing until the windings were visible. Of course, just peeking inside …read more http://pje.fyi/PFXwn3


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OK, Don't panic, Snowflake was telling Porkies when she said she could type as well as Old Two Legs and Me!
|OK, where is F7?
We had some fun this morning, we were just getting ready to go out, Holly had her coat on and Snowflake had gone back to bed, The Missus announced that she was coming with us for a walk along The Sea Wall!
Now that was strange but even stranger was her intention of doing some bird watching! I mean, you have to blend in with the surroundings to get to see birdies and rabbits an' stuff like that.
We tried telling her but once she has got it into mind then there's no changing it!
Back home we had some fun stopping OTL from working, it's very easy you see. All we have to do is have Holly woof at the birds and for me to jump onto the back of his office chair and cuddle up to him.
No work, loads of cuddles and even Snowflake slept all morning!
Lunch time we were down the beach again but this time TM stayed at home. Holly reckons she got fed up with us laughing at her 'Camouflage Jacket'!
Here we had a picture of TM in her jacket but OTL has been threatened with all manner of nasties if he didn't remove it!
TM in Camouflage!
We had our normal game of 'Chase The Ball' and even Holly joined in a couple of times!
|Quick, Holly's got The Ball!
He threatened to throw us both into the Sea!
|A Flying Holly!
Back home OTL spent the afternoon rearranging Snowflakes furniture. She has asked for a 'Downstairs Bed' and a feeding station and can OTL rearrange the access from the Lounge to the Down Stairs?
Well after much cursing and banging his head we have got it some where near to what Snowflake wants, but she is going to give it a try tonight and see what she thinks!
OTL let her out of the cage several times and it was fun watching Snowflake explore the office. She can now get from the desk top to the floor and run around OTL's feet without any help and she surprised him while he was 'Furniture Shifting'!
Holly is really feeling this diet thing, we got served 'Doggy Scoff' this morning and neither of us has touched it at all today. We have both tried begging and mugging but we couldn't get anything, not even a nibble!
Holly says that she may not last the night, Snowflake asked if Holly dies during the night, can she eat her?
Holly said that she was so hungry she fancied eating almost anything, including 'Ferret Sandwich'!
We may just have a nibble of Doggy Scoff late tonight, if we both don't fade away before then!
See you tomorrow!
Daisy & Holly & Snowflake (Who is not dieting!)


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Dear Dr. Martindale,
I'm writing to ask if you have any promising graduates who would be interested in applying for the position of Instructional Designer at Trevecca's Nazarene University. Attached is the job description. Currently we are using the Sakai LMS but will likely be switching in the near future.
TNU has expanded the online department and we are looking for instructional designers to support various areas of the University. Our instructional design team will implement a number of new programs with various instructional technologies.
We feel this would be an ideal position for a promising graduate of your program. Our team is committed to offering the professional development and training that would benefit a recent graduate. We offer a collaborative, Christian working environment with great potential for professional growth.
Please feel free to forward this email as you deem appropriate. Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume (with three references) to LaMetrius Daniels (firstname.lastname@example.com), Director of Online Learning or apply online http://www.trevecca.edu/jobs/current-job-openings
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your assistance.
Warmest Regards,
LaMetrius Daniels
Director of Online Learning
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
Phone: 615-248-1521
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Policies and other Documents
Here is a list of policies you can view/download. Hard copies are available from the school office.
You can also download the most recent Ofsted report.
If a policy you are looking for is unavailable, or you are having some issues trying to download the file, please email firstname.lastname@example.com