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Sonic Unleashed - Platform: XBox 360
Submitted by: MICHAEL DARLLING
Go to chun-nan. Then after passing through the entrance gate you should see a big rock to the left.Climb
to the top and you should see a circle of rings.Just boost to those rings and after you collect them they
are still there but invisible.(note:the more you boost to those rings the more ring you get but wait for it
to respawn then boost to it).
After collecting your rings go to any shop and buy two stacks of 99 hot dogs(note: you need 5000 rings
to buy a stack of 99 hot dogs)and have sonic eat all of the hot dogs and you will have 99 XP.
Eggmanland Hub World:
Successfully complete the game to unlock Eggmanland Hub World.
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of
Gamerscore points:
Still Broken (25 points): Save the first continent.
Looking Better (25 points): Save the second continent.
Still a Jigsaw Puzzle (25 points): Save the third continent.
Picking Up the Pieces (25 points): Save the fourth continent.
Almost There (25 points): Save the fifth continent.
One More to Go (25 points): Save the sixth continent.
World Savior (100 points): Complete the game.
Partly Cloudy (30 points): Collect Sun Medals.
Sunny (50 points): Collect all of the Sun Medals.
Half Moon (30 points): Collect Moon Medals.
Full Moon (50 points): Collect all of the Moon Medals.
Blue Streak (30 points): Create an unbeatable Hedgehog.
Power Overwhelming (30 points): Create an unbeatable Werehog.
Getting the Hang of Things (15 points): Get a high score with Sonic the
Creature of the Night (15 points): Get a high score with Sonic the Werehog.
Helping Hand (20 points): Help someone in need.
Lay the Smackdown (10 points): Improve your Stomp.
Wall Crawler (10 points): Improve your Wall Jump.
Airdevil (10 points): Improve your Air Boost.
Hyperdrive (10 points): Improve your Lightspeed Dash.
Basher (10 points): Get your Werehog level up.
Smasher (10 points): Get your Werehog level up some more.
Crasher (10 points): Get your Werehog level up even higher.
Thrasher (10 points): Get your Werehog level way up there.
Social Butterfly (30 points): Talk to people around the world.
Hungry Hungry Hedgehog (30 points): Eat everything in the world.
Ace Pilot (20 points): Pull off some flawless flying.
Day Tripper (20 points): Race through all stages.
Hard Days Night (20 points): Blast through all stages.
Get on the Exorcise Bandwagon (20 points): Drive dark spirits away.
Gyro with Relish (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Apotos.
Pig in a Blanket (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Spagonia.
Exotic Toppings (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Mazuri.
Sausage Fried Rice (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Chun-nan.
Iced Hotdog (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Holoska.
Kebab on a Bun (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Shamar.
Ketchup and Mustard (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Empire City.
Hard Boiled (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Eggmanland.
Fried Clam Roll (10 points): Eat all the hot dogs in Adabat.
First Time Customer (10 points): Buy something from Wentos.
Oh, You Shouldn't Have! (10 points): Give a souvenir to the Professor.
That's Enough, Seriously (20 points): Give every souvenir to the Professor.
Hedgehunk (5 points): Talk with people in the pursuit of love.
I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost (5 points): Someone is dealing with spectral


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National's KiwiSaver HomeStart helps New Zealanders into a modest first home.
It has been great over the last few months to meet local people who have been able to get into their first home by accessing the KiwiSaver Homestart scheme. Since the Government launched the scheme, it has helped many thousand New Zealanders into their first homes and the Government has now decided to increase the income and house price caps applying to the scheme to help more first home buyers get a foot on the property ladder.
As many will know, the scheme is about helping first-home buyers put together a deposit with grants available for couples of up to $10,000 for an existing home, and up to $20,000 for a new-build.
Effective immediately, the income caps for participants in the scheme have been increased – to $85,000 for a single person, and to $130,000 for a couple.
Also effective immediately, the house price limits have increased by $50,000 for existing homes, and by $100,000 for new-builds across the country.
The new caps for here in Taranaki are $400,000 for existing homes, and $450,000 for new-build houses
We expect to assist 90,000 New Zealanders into their first home over five years.
These increases will also be applied to the Welcome Home loans – the loans which enable first home buyers to buy with a 10 per cent deposit and, because they are Crown-guaranteed, they are exempt from the loan-to-value ratio limits administered by the Reserve Bank.
These latest steps are part of National's wider package of measures to address the challenge of housing supply and affordability in our strong, growing economy.
Part of this package also includes reforming the Resource Management Act to make it easier for councils and developers to get houses consented and built; and tightened rules to ensure people buying and selling property for profit pay their fair share of tax and requiring councils to ensure land supply for housing keeps pace with growth.

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Editor�s note: The following is a letter written last month by Florida�s new commissioner of education to all of the state�s school superintendents.
At its Oct. 9 meeting the State Board of Education adopted a strategic plan to guide the Florida Department of Education�s work through 2012-18. In reviewing the current status of Florida�s students, the data show that students in certain subgroups are currently achieving less than others.
Our vision and mission is to ensure 100 percent of students achieve at or above grade level. The overall vision of the board, stated clearly in the plan, is that Florida have a world-class education system that engages and prepares all students to be globally competitive for college and careers. This means 100 percent of students scoring at or above grade level in the core subject areas.
The approved plan includes one measure that breaks down student achievement goals by subgroup. The strategic targets established for the six-year period covered by the plan represent a more rapid rate of improvement in the percentage of students proficient in English language arts, science, and mathematics than has ever been experienced in any prior six-year period in the history of this state. For the first time, the plan specifically reports the current proficiency status of specific subgroups and establishes a minimum proficiency target for each of these subgroups over a six-year horizon.
The board determined it was important to know how students are performing in each subgroup since they examined current data that shows an unacceptable student achievement gap. While the six-year target proficiency levels are aggressive, they reflect acknowledgement by the board that none of the demographic subgroups will achieve 100 percent proficiency by the end of this period; however, the board continues to move forward each year with its strategic plan and the gap will be reduced until all subgroups are on grade level by 2022. The state board set higher expectations for the rate of growth in proficiency levels for those subgroups with the lowest percentages of students currently performing at grade level.
This is part of an intentional strategy to challenge our schools to eliminate the achievement gap among subgroups and will be reflected in school accountability policies required by the board during this period. Contrary to some misunderstandings, this plan does not in any way set lower standards for any student or subgroup. It does, however, set expectations for moving those subgroups that are furthest behind toward 100 percent proficiency at an accelerated pace. This is the only way to close the achievement gap and make sure all students can reach grade level proficiency.
While this is a heavy lift, we must not waiver in our commitment to move all students to perform on grade level and I ask for your help in reaching this goal.


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Taste of Haiti Orlando tasting event
The prelude to the first of this extraordinary festival namely Taste Of Haiti.
One week before this grand event, a few of Orlando's food bloggers, including me, were invited on the set of Tele Anacaona to savor and to tease our palates with an amazing meal prepared by a chef of Haitian descent, Chef McAlex Joseph.
We were presented with a typical Haitian dish; marinated chicken in Haitian Creole sauce, Russian salad (which is made with beets, potatoes, peas and carrots mixed with mayo – known as Salade Russe), savory black rice cooked with the broth of this dried wild mushroom djon-djon and coconut milk. This mushroom rice we call 'diri ak djon-djon' is a very popular dish among Haitians.
Being that I'm Haitian, this dish, although very delicious, was not something that I was not used to. However, what grabbed my attention was the initial reactions of my counterparts. They were individually blown away by how flavorful this dish was.
I would love to tell you more, but you have to see it for yourself.
The television show will air this Friday via Taste Of Haiti Orlando's Facebook LIVE Friday at 5PM. Masks it a date to check it out. But most importantly, save the date for Taste of Haiti Orlando's first annual going on right here in our City Beautiful, Orlando, Florida.


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When you move into a new home in Milpitas California, you're going to have a period of adjustment. You're probably used to doing things in a certain way. You've had a certain routine in your old home. Maybe you had a favorite grocery within walking distance. It could be that the grocery store in your new neighborhood is a short drive away, rather than a short walk. This isn't a huge inconvenience, just something that you have to get used to doing. You'll have to figure out the good places to order food from or to go to when you want to pick up your morning latte. If you have kids, you'll have to find parks and play grounds. Here are a few tips that will help you get acquainted with your new neighborhood:
Walk Around. This is the best way to get to know your new neighborhood. You can miss things when you're in a car but this won't happen when you're walking around, since you don't need to concentrate on driving. You'll have all the time you need to take in the shops, restaurants, salons and other forms of entertainment your neighborhood might have to offer. In fact, Forbes suggests that you should check out the walk score of your new address by going to walkscore.com. This might help you find small, out-of-the-way places that you start to love.
Go Grocery Shopping. Every human has three basic necessities: food, clothing and shelter. You've already purchased a new home and we're assuming that you have clothes! However, you need to figure out what's available in terms of groceries in your new neighborhood. Where is the best stocked grocery? Are there any stores that specialize in organic foods? What ethnic markets are nearby? Is there a farmer's market on certain days? It's a good idea to explore all these options. Even if you don't cook that much, you should have more ready-to-eat options available around you.
Eating Out. You probably don't want to spend too much money after moving to a new neighborhood because you've already spent quite a bit on moving and decorating. Still, you should go out once a week and try a new eatery in your neighborhood every time. Huffington Post suggests an app called OpenTable which is great for finding places to eat in your new neighborhood. Their article includes an entire list of apps which can be useful to new homeowners, from decorating apps to organizational ones.
Ask People. If you're looking for something that you've been unable to find, why not ask people about it? This is a great way to get to know others in your neighborhood and discover new things at the same time. For example, if you want to find a new hair salon, ask a neighbor who seems to be well-groomed. Start with a compliment like, "I love you hair cut" and follow it up with a question like, "What salon do you usually go to?" If you're getting a cup of coffee, chat with the barista as long as there isn't a huge line behind you. The maître d' of any restaurant will probably be happy to answer your culinary questions with regard to the neighborhood. Trulia also has some great tips about meeting people in your new neighborhood. They suggest using your existing networks like a church or any other organization that you might be a part of.
Event Information. There are usually places in every neighborhood where people cluster together for information about events. You need to find out where this happens in your neighborhood. Maybe there's a local bookstore where people put up signs about what's going on. Or maybe this happens at the neighborhood library. It may even be a local coffee shop which promotes the arts and keeps track of what's going on in the area. Look through the signs people have put up. You might find interesting events that will help acquaint you with your neighborhood.
Contact us for more great ways to get acquainted with your new neighborhood.


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I finished with a 4:40 and 21st overall, out of 509 finishers, at yesterday's Leadville Trail Marathon. 6,000+ feet of vertical gain, all between 10,200-13,185 feet. From the start, my legs weren't feeling it. Despite a slight taper going into the race, my legs felt tired and sluggish. But because this is Leadville, where you have to dig deep when things get tough, I decided to battle through the leg fatigue and get 'er done. I left myself no choice.
|The start of the 2012 Leadville Trail Marathon. Photo by the Leadville Race Series.
My best guess is that I wasn't yet over the virus/bug I dealt with for the better part of the week (this virus has now affected others in the Hornsby house). The bug involved not only GI issues, but also reduced appetite. I just didn't want to eat all week--not a good thing going into a big race. Basically, I felt like crap all week.
|Leadville Marathon course profile.
Remarkably, I ran pretty much the same time as last year (4:40 in 2012, 4:39 in 2011). I got to the top of 13,185-foot Mosquito Pass in 2:23 (2:24 last year), having fought hard on the long and rocky climb. When I started the climb, I was running about 14th. The pass was littered with half-marathoners (they take a short-cut to the hardest section of the course). I passed, I'd say, well over 100 half-marathoners, many of whom were in death-march mode, and one marathoner. The fast-walking in my training is paying off, because I was strong on the Mosquito Pass climb despite the tricky footing.
Finally, at the top of Mosquito, I took a Hammer Gel (I fueled with Hammer Gels and water for the entire race), downed some fluids and got going! When I started the tough, rocky descent, I was in 13th place, but still not feeling 100%. I just didn't know what I'd have in the tank for the return trip, but I tried not to fixate on what lay ahead.
I hit a low point between miles 18-22, a mentally difficult stretch that involves a bunch of gentle climbs at about 12,000 feet of elevation. Basically, my legs were shot and my stomach was complaining. I'm in pretty good shape, so I figured my problems were more about the virus I'd battled and not about conditioning. A few runners passed me while I shuffled about, trying to regroup and stay positive despite the fact that I'd run out of water (which meant I couldn't take any gels for the time being) and was starting to feel dehydrated. I'm sure the altitude didn't do me any favors, either, in my compromised state.
On the rocky, ~2,000-foot descent into town (which, of course, you have to climb on the outbound), I started to feel slightly better after rehydrating and taking a Hammer Gel, though my legs were still uncooperative. I descended with confidence and felt more and more positive as I knew the finish was getting closer. Finally, on the road into town I starting moving well, running at about 7:15 pace (again, this is at 10,200 feet) with the finish line in sight.
About 200 feet before the finish, a runner came out of nowhere and passed me. I wasn't about to allow that to happen, so I hit the jets and blew past him into the finish line, beating him by one second. I felt like Mark Cavendish, the famous cycling sprinter who has the ability to accelerate like a jet into the finish line. Lots of people complimented me on my strong final kick, which made me feel good. I may not be a beast in the mountains, but I still have good closing speed and will fight to the death if someone's trying to chase me down late in a race. Here's a photo sequence of how it happened:
|He's surging past me! All photos in this sequence by Rob Timko.
|I'm about to hit the jets. The finish line is less than 100 feet away!
|A la Mark Cavendish, I overtake my challenger.
|And I break the tape!
After the race I hung out at the finish for over an hour, enjoying the good company of friends like Matt C., Lucho (who finish second overall and is going to shatter the Leadman record), Rob T., Jeremy B., Leila D., Jason R., and others. I didn't get a chance to see Scott W., who had a strong result. Had I known Tim Deboom, the two-time Ironman Kona champion who finished third with a 4:02, or Susan Williams, who medaled in the Olympic triathlon in 2004 and finished with a 4:57, were there on Saturday, I'd surely have introduced myself.
I felt horrendous and just drank as much as I could. A few hours later, in Georgetown on the way home, I had a Subway flatbread sandwich and it actually tasted good despite the fact that I hate fast food.
All in all, I'm pleased with my result. I'm confident that, had I been 100%, I would have run at least 5 minutes and maybe 10 minutes faster. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I think this race is the hardest marathon in the U.S. It beats the hell out of you from start to finish, and the technical descents (and climbs) only add to the challenge. It is very hard to get decent footing on Mosquito Pass and on the climb out of and back into town. All that said, it's incredible how much the Leadville Trail Marathon has changed over the past three years. It now has the look and feel of a big-time mountain event (but could definitely use some improvement in the way of finish-line food).
I have five more weeks of training before starting my Leadville 100 taper. I have some key runs on my schedule, including a Hope Pass double crossing on July 30 and a Fish Hatchery-to-finish night run on August 4. In late July I'm also spending three nights in Keystone for business--good altitude exposure. It's hard to believe, but the big race is right around the corner!


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In Her Own Words: Nettie Edmondson on Day Two of Track NationalsSat 15 Dec 2012
New signing Annette Edmondson won all six events that make up the omnium at the Cycling Australia National Omnium and Para-Cycling Nationals. The 21-year-old handily adds a national title in the discipline to her silver medal from the World Championships and her bronze medal at the London Olympics. Yesterday, she checked in from Melbourne to tell you about the first day of racing. She's back to describe, in her own words, the final three races on the second day of racing.
We raced the individual pursuit, scratch race and 500m time trial today. I started the day in the lead, having won all three races yesterday, with three points over Isabella King (WA) on seven points and Amy Cure on ten points.
I hoped to finish in the top three in the individual pursuit. I had only managed 3:39 two weeks ago at the Oceania Track Championships, and I knew I wasn't in top form for this particular race. I was a bit surprised when I managed to win the individual pursuit in a time of 3:35.302. I'm happy with a time like this so early in the track season.
The scratch race unfolded to plan for me. As the overall omnium leader by a healthy margin, I suspected that the girls on second and third places, who were closer on points than second was to me, would watch each other throughout the race. This dynamic gave way to a high probability of the race coming down to a bunch sprint, which is right up my alley. The race played out exactly as I expected, and I was able to win the bunch sprint.
Due to my sprint background, I knew I would be able to post a competitive time in the final event of the omnium – the 500m time trial. It was just a matter of going through the motions and making sure I went through each process properly. Although I felt slightly over geared during the effort, I posted a time of 35.812 seconds to take the win.
I'm pleased to be National Omnium Champion with silver going to Amy Cure (TA) and bronze to Bella King (WA), who finished on equal points. I came into these national championships off a reasonable Oceania's, so I knew I would be on good form. Although I started the event on a good note, anything can happen in the omnium, so I had to make sure I focused on each individual event. My approach really paid off as I did manage to win not only the overall but also each event. This was a nice surprise, and it's a huge confidence boast going into the rest of the 2013 track season.
I'm heading to the Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals over Christmas. After that I'll race a few of the Tour Down Under crits with ORICA-AIS before the rest of the Track National Championships at the end of January. I'm excited about what's ahead during the next few months!
Note: Image provided by Cycling Australia / John Veage


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The Coromandel Peninsula is truly 'good for your soul.' Enjoy a laid-back vibe coupled with unspoiled natural surroundings - from the geological architecture of Cathedral Cove, to the natural springs of Hot Water Beach, and the walking trails through majestic kauri forests.
Though the stunning peninsula is visible from Auckland, the Coromandel feels like a true escape. You'll arrive into Coromandel Town, a historic gold mining town and arts destination – and the perfect base to start your adventure. With plenty of tours to choose between, you can visit the famous Cathedral Cove, relax on the hidden New Chums Beach, indulge at The Lost Spring luxury thermal retreat, and more.
The Coromandel Peninsula extends 85 km from the western end of the Bay of Plenty, forming a natural barrier to protect the Hauraki Gulf and the Firth of Thames from the Pacific Ocean. The scenic cruise from Downtown Auckland takes approximately two hours, while a departure from Orapiu Wharf (Waiheke Island) makes the journey only about an hour. The ferry arrives into Hannafords Wharf, connecting to a complimentary shuttle bus for a 20-minute journey to Coromandel Town.
You'll need at least a full day to explore the Coromandel Peninsula. While streamlined ferry-to-tour packages make it possible to experience the highlights on a day trip from Auckland City, most visitors spend at least a night in the Coromandel. Bookings are recommended.
The ferry arrives into Hannafords Wharf, where a complimentary shuttle service meets each sailing and transports visitors to the heart of Coromandel Town - about a 20-minute journey. The shuttle bus also returns to the wharf, departing Coromandel Town 30 minutes before each return sailing. In Coromandel Town, the shuttle stop is located at the Samuel James Reserve car park.
Your safety is important to us. To ensure that your journey is smooth sailing please follow our On-Board Safety Guidelines.
Bookings are recommended for Coromandel and we recommend arriving at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes prior to ferry departure. Boarding for Coromandel closes 15 minutes before departure time.
Coromandel offers different length experiences depending on what sort of stay you'd like to have. This really depends on how much of the Coromandel you want to experience. You will spend at least one full day exploring the region. The 1 day trip sees you leave in the morning and return the same evening. If you wish to stay longer you can. You can spend a night, a weekend or even longer exploring the gorgeous Coromandel (depending on the time of year you're travelling). Be sure to check out our ferry timetable to see when our return sailings are. Click here for ferry timetables.
There is always something to see and do, including the Driving Creek Railway and Potteries, the Waterworks, beautiful landscape attractive to walkers and cyclists, and of course the friendly Coro-style hospitality offering fresh local seafood and catering for all tastes. Stop by one of the nearby stunning beaches (Whangapoua Beach, New Chums Beach, Hot Water Beach, Kuaotunu, Whitianga) for family swimming and picnics. For a bit more of an adventure, stay longer and explore Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Coromandel's most famous attractions or the remote splendour of the Northern Coromandel. We offer a range of tours to these attractions, to view our range of tours click here.
This varies depending on how long you plan to stay and which activities you plan on doing. Good walking shoes, sun block and a sun hat, swimming gear and a towel are key items during summer. Plenty of water, snacks and lunch may also be a good idea although there are placea to get food in Coromandel Town. A rain jacket and warm clothing may also be a good idea, depending on the time of year and conditions.
Yes, however there is limited capacity so you must book this in at the time of your ferry booking to ensure we have space to carry it.
A return shuttle between the wharf to Coromandel Town is included in your ferry tickets.
You can book our two-day Coromandel Classic tour which will take you to Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove. For more information on our tour click here.
No. The ferry to Coromandel makes stops at Orapiu, Waiheke Island and Rotoroa Island to drop off and pick up passengers.
Sailings to Coromandel have limited capacity - this means bookings are essential and valid only for the date and time indicated on the ticket. If you're planning an overnight stay in Coromandel Town, you'll need to ensure you book the exact date and time you wish to return.
There are plenty of great accommodation options depending on what kind of stay you'd like. Here are some that we recommend:
If you're planning an overnight stay and have booked your own accommodation at one of the destinations we travel to, please ensure you have booked the correct return ferry on the exact date and time you wish to return.
IMPORTANT: A same day return ticket does not allow an overnight stay at any of our destinations. Avoid disappointment on the day and check you book the correct return ferry trip!


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Thursday, 8 September 2011
How to delete text threads from a Samsung Galaxy S2
Firstly you will need to open your text app, which should look something like the image on the left. This will show a list of all the text conversations on your phone with the persons picture, their name, the latest message and the date all being shown. What you need to do at this point is hold your finger on the conversation that you want to delete. For this example we are using "Tara Lewis" so I held my finger anywhere in her "block" (from the picture to the date).
After holding your finger down you will notice an option (see the screen shot on the right) with "View contact" and "Delete thread", at this point you need to select "Delete thread". After this you will be given the screen you can see in the screenshot to the left with a choice to "Cancel" or "OK" the deletion.
Please note- Only use this method if you want to delete all the messages in a conversation as that is what this does, it completely deletes the conversation from your phone. If you want to delete specific messages they you will need to open the thread and delete the messages individually.
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I already deleted all the msg threads however still there is a shell threads and all dated jan 1 1970. how will i delete that?ReplyDelete
Hi Toti,ReplyDelete
I really have no idea on that, I've never seen it before. I'd advise turning the phone off then back on and re-deleting them if they are still there.
I get the same as Toti, mine are dated december 31st 1969ReplyDelete
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Launched in October 2006, STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory) traces the flow of energy and matter from the sun to Earth. It also provides unique and revolutionary views of the sun-Earth system. STEREO, when paired with SDO, can now give us the first complete view of the sun's entire surface and atmosphere.
Speaking of SDO, the Solar Dynamics Observatory team just posted two videos: one of a recent large prominence eruption and one of "darker, cooler plasma" being pulled back and forth by competing magnetic forces. They were observed above the Sun's surface for 30 hours (Feb. 7-8, 2012):
Watch related videos: Solar Dynamics Observatory.


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Furniture manufacturers in Northern Ireland were encouraged to invest in design at a special briefing on the latest Italian trends in Lisburn last week.
Important design trends from the recent Milan Furniture Fair, the industry's most important event, were among a number of key issues considered by a panel of experts and senior managers from local companies at a one-day Invest Northern Ireland organised workshop in Lisburn Civic Centre.
Information on the latest design trends in furniture, interiors, fabrics and colour was provided in a number of interactive and highly visual presentations.
The presentation on the Milan Furniture Show was provided by Mark McConnell, Managing Director of OCO Consulting, a company which provides expert advice on business expansion and marketing strategy in this sector.
Terri Scott, Managing Director of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise at Invest NI, commenting on the seminar, said: "By focusing on design Northern Ireland furniture companies can successfully differentiate themselves and their products in key markets, such as Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, despite the competitive pressures posed from increasing volumes of imported products of steadily improving quality from lower cost economies.
"In a similar way to other traditional industries such as clothing and textiles, most companies in the domestic furniture sector will see growth come from the development of value-added, innovative products and further development of export markets, particularly Great Britain, a market currently worth £7.5 billion with annual growth of 3.5 per cent.
"We want more companies to recognise that adding value through design can have a very positive impact on profitability. Through our Accelerating Entrepreneurship strategy and our Principles for Business Support, we aim to encourage our companies to position design at the core of their business and thereby strengthen their overall competitiveness," she added.
The seminar, the first of its type for the local furniture industry, also drew from the experience of Invest NI's Design Group. The group's Therese Kieran provided valuable insights into the impact of lifestyle trends, changing consumer tastes on design and how local furniture companies can benefit from a greater understanding of these issues.
In addition, Richard Bell, of Invest NI's Design Group, demonstrated how design adds value and differentiates products and services in a competitive market and emphasised the importance of effective management of the product development process.
The workshop also heard how two Invest NI client companies, Tretzo of Armagh City and Crane Furniture Ltd of Newry, have benefited significantly from participating in Invest NI's Design Development Programme (DDP) using external designers to help develop products and improve marketing.
Tretzo, a manufacturer of quality bathroom furniture, used DDP to develop an in-house design process that created three contemporary bathroom concepts. These formed the basis of ranges sold to Jacuzzi and Qualquam Shires. A third range is being marketed under the Tretzo brand.
Crane Furniture, a specialist joinery manufacturer, produces wooden fireplaces which are marketed throughout Ireland. Since the fireplace business tends to be seasonal in nature, the company turned to DDP for help in diversifying into high quality garden furniture. This led to the creation of the 'Atlantic' brand and associated marketing material.
"Today's seminar is a clear demonstration of Invest NI's ongoing commitment to the development of the furniture sector. We have identified improved design and an increased focus on retailers' needs as critical to the industry's future. Underlying this is the concept of total lifestyle and the important overlaps that exist between furniture and other lifestyle activities such as fashion, and these need to be increasingly understood and applied by our companies," added Prof. Scott.


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First of all, let me start off with a thank you.
If you didn't know it already, last night, my church family threw a party in my honor. Twenty years of sharing life together were remembered with food and gifts and some of the kindest and most gracious words anybody could ever express.
To all of you who braved the elements to spend the evening with Wanda and I last night, please know the night will never be forgotten. The statements of love and encouragement have made a permanent mark. I am humbled. Grateful. Inspired.
I got up this morning thinking about how the past twenty years unfolded. Ministers staying twenty years with the same church family is pretty rare. I get it. Actually, ministers simply staying in ministry these days is pretty rare. The statistics are pathetic.
After some restful soul-searching, here's why I think I'm still here…
- I am no hero. On a practical level, you are. You are the ones who have faithfully placed money in the box, to make sure we've had a roof over our heads, food on the table, clothes to wear, cars to drive, and more comfort than we ever deserved. Every week for the past twenty years. Without that commitment, I don't think I could have done this… the work I love, with the people I love.
- In my early twenties, I was mentored by a couple of older ministers, who taught me the value of staying. Church leadership is a very upwardly mobile occupation, just like corporate America. If you do well (grow bigger = do well) in a smaller church, a larger church will pluck you away, to join their expanding operation. It would be your reward for a job well done. I was taught to reject that as a motivation for leaving.
- It's no secret my understanding of the role of the pastor stands at odds with the popular view of the pastor. The same is true for the nature of the church in society. I can't help it. The picture of the pastor I see in the Bible looks more like Jesus, than a CEO. Because of that, I have never been able to bring myself to model my life or a pastor job description, by something that doesn't exist in God's word.
- The older I get, the less I feel pressure to perform or live up to pastor expectations that are found in most churches these days. I refuse to find my value or worth in how big or influential North Point becomes. This definitely allows me to appreciate NP for what it is, rather than what others think it should become.
- Somewhere, somehow, God has wired me to both accept and enjoy people as they are. This is not of my own doing. I can only see it as a gift from God. To be sure, I have had the responsibility to cultivate it and my upbringing, life experience, education and response to scripture have all played a part in molding my heart, but it is still a gift from God, for which I will ever be grateful.
- According to Ephesians 4:26 (In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.), I have always believed I have less than 24 hours to work through any anger I might have against a person. This is amazing for friendships.
I'm sure there are other reasons, but I'll stop with this: I have never "heard" God telling me to go somewhere else. Because of that, I have never… not even once… considered leaving North Point.
- Not because I wanted more money (I have always had my needs met).
- Not because I could have more influence (I've got all I can handle here).
- Not because NP isn't big enough (the value of a church family should never be judged by its size).
- Not because I thought I was failing (I have never felt like my work here was not worthwhile).
- Not because I was feeling burnt out (at times, I have been exhausted and confused, but never at the end of my rope).
- Not because of people who were hard to get along with (so few, it's hard to even remember them).
I have a job description that requires I get things done, in order to justify my weekly paycheck. I understand and accept both sides of that coin. But North Point is my family. At the beginning and ending of every day, I am simply part of this family. No better than anybody else. No more important than anybody else. And because I believe that with my whole heart, I stay.
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The landmark hotel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Brown Hotel was named 2015 Travel + Leisure 500 The World's Best Hotels and 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards Top 30 Hotels in the South. A visit to The Brown Hotel is not complete without a bourbon flight in the Lobby Bar or a Hot Brown in the English Grill where, critics agree, "perfection is possible."
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Cachar (Sylheti: ꠇꠣꠍꠣꠠ xasaṛ, Bangla: কাছাড়) is an administrative district in the state of Assam in India. It makes up the Barak Valley alongside Hailakandi and Karimganj.
Bird's eye view of Silchar.
Cachar district's location in Assam
|Barak Valley
|• Total
|3,786 km2 (1,462 sq mi)
|• Total
|• Density
|460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
|Cachari (Kachari) Sylheti
|Time zone
|ISO 3166 code
|Official language
|Most spoken language
|Sylheti [1]
|Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article Cachar.
The name Cachar traces its origin to the Kachari kingdom.
Pre-independence periodEdit
Cachar was originally part of the Tripura kingdom . This province later merged with the greater Dimasa Kachari Kingdom. The Last King of Cachar was Raja Govindrachandradwajanarayana Hasnu. During his period Khaspur was the Capital of Cachar (Kachar). Cachar was another native kingdom that fell victim to the imperialist design of the British. The Kingdom of Cachar was being ruled by two rulers having clearly defined areas of control. In the plains (southern portion of Cachar) Govindrachandradwajanarayana Hasnu was the ruling prince. Immediately after his assassination by Gambhir Singh, then king of Manipur, British annexed it to their dominion in India (1832). Tularam was the ruling chief of the hilly tract (northern portion of Cachar or Dima Hasao). His territories were annexed after he died in 1854. Thus entire Cachar came under the British occupation. While south Cachar was annexed under Robertson, the hilly tract of Cachar came under British occupation when Jenkins was the Commissioner of Assam. [2]
Independence movementEdit
The history of the district includes the active participation and support of its people in the Indian independence movement. Many leaders, such as Kamini Kumar Chanda, his son Arun Kumar Chanda and Abdul Matlib Mazumdar etc. led the people of the district to fight for the cause. While Chanda was instrumental in garnering support of the Bengali Hindus, Mazumdar was one of the prominent Muslim leaders of Eastern India to oppose the partition of India on communal lines. Mazumdar, along with Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, (who later became the 5th President of India) became the most prominent Muslim opponents to the demand for a separate Muslim state of Pakistan, especially in the eastern part of the country. To counter the rising popularity of Muslim League, he successfully organised the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind movement in Assam. Jamiat was an ally of the Congress having a mass following among the nationalist Muslims. In the very crucial 1946 General Elections, conducted just on the eve of India's independence, he wrested the Muslim majority Hailakandi seat from the hold of the Muslim League. That victory virtually sealed the hopes and aspirations of the Muslim League to include southern Assam, including Cachar, in Pakistan[citation needed].
Assam's Surma Valley (now partly in Bangladesh) had Muslim-majority population. On the eve of partition, hectic activities intensified by the Muslim League as well Congress with the former having an edge. A referendum had been proposed for Sylhet Region (now mostly in Bangladesh). Mazumdar along with Basanta Kumar Das (then Home Minister of Assam) travelled throughout the valley organising the Congress and addressing meetings educating the masses about the outcome of partition on the basis of religion. On 20 February 1947, Mazumdar inaugurated a convention – Assam Nationalist Muslim's Convention at Silchar. There after another big meeting was held at Silchar on 8 June 1947.[3] Both the meetings, which were attended by a large section of Muslims, paid dividend. He was also among the few who were instrumental in retaining the Barak Valley region of Assam, especially Karimganj with India.[4][5] Mazumdar was the leader of the delegation that pleaded before the Radcliffe Commission that ensured that a part of Sylhet, the present Karimganj district, remained with India.[6][11]. Arun Kumar Chanda did not join Bordoloi cabinet in 1946 but preferred to do social work as a legislator and also to uplift the premier educational institution, G.C. College. Unfortunately he soon died leaving a huge vacuum of an able Bengali Hindu leader with a secular bent of mind[citation needed].
Post-independence periodEdit
The entire eastern India was swept by violence just after India's partition and independence on 15 August 1947. Scores of Hindus had to flee the newly created East Pakistan for India and Muslims fled Assam for East Pakistan. A large number of people lost their lives owing to violence, which resurfaced with more ferocity in 1950. Mazumdar, the only member from the undivided Cachar in the cabinet, along with his cabinet and party colleagues took up the responsibility for the safety of both Hindus and Muslims in Cachar, touring affected areas and arranging camps and rehabilitation for the refugees, organising supplies and security[citation needed].
In 1960s, Moinul Haque Choudhury, who was a cabinet minister in Assam from 1957 to 1966, became a prominent political figure in the district. In 1971, he became the Industry minister of India under the Prime Ministership of late Indira Gandhi. Late Arun Kr. Chanda's wife Jyotsna Chanda also represented Silchar in the parliament[citation needed].
1 July 1983 saw the creation of Karimganj district by curving out the eponymous subdivision from Cachar. The Language movement of 1961, which was a movement to resist the forceful imposition of assamese language upon the Bengali speaking population of Barak valley is an important part of Barak valley's history.
Cachar district occupies an area of 3,786 square kilometres (1,462 sq mi),[7] comparatively equivalent to South Georgia.[8] The Barak is the main river of the district and apart from that there are numerous small rivers which flow through Dima Hasao district, from Manipur. The district is mostly made up of plains, but there are a number of hills spread across the district. Cachar receives an average annual rainfall of more than 3,000 mm. The climate is Tropical wet with hot and wet summers and cool winters.
The district headquarters, Silchar, is one of the most important business centres of Assam[citation needed].
In 2006, the Indian government named Cachar one of the country's 250 most backward districts out of a total of 640.[9] It is one of the eleven districts in Assam currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[9]
The district has two sub-divisions: Silchar and Lakhipur. There are seven Assembly constituencies in this district, viz. Silchar, Sonai, Dholai, Udharbond, Lakhipur, Barkhola and Katigorah.[10] Dholai is designated for scheduled castes.[10] The seven constituencies make up the Silchar Lok Sabha constituency.[11]
Silchar is one of the six cities of Assam to have an airport which is located at Kumbhirgram. The district is served by regular flights from Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, SpiceJet and North East Shuttles. The district is connected by broad-gauge railroads to Lumding in Assam and by road to the rest of the country. Regular bus and train services are also there with other cities of North-East India.
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According to the 2011 census, Cachar district has a population of 1,736,617,[13] roughly equal to the nation of The Gambia[14] or the US state of Nebraska.[15] This gives it a ranking of 278th in India out of a total of 640.[13] The district has a population density of 459 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,190/sq mi) .[13] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 20.17%.[13] Cachar has a sex ratio of 958 females for every 1000 males,[13] and a literacy rate of 80.36%.[13]
Religious demographics are as follows:[16]
- Hindus - 1,038,985
- Muslims - 654,816
- Christians - 37,635.
Bengali and English are the official languages of the district. Majority of the people primarily speak Sylheti. Other minority languages spoken in the district include Bhojpuri, Meitei Manipuri, Dimasa Kachari, Bishnupuriya Manipuri , Nepali Language, Hmar and Rongmei. There are also few Kuki, Khasi people who form microscopic minority.
Flora and faunaEdit
The vegetation is mostly Tropical evergreen and there are large tracts of Rainforests in the northern and southern parts of the district, which are home to Tiger, Asian elephants, hoolock gibbon, Gaur etc. The forests of Cachar were once rich in wildlife but now vanishing due to human onslaught. Rare species found are Hoolock gibbon, Phayre's leaf monkey, Pig-tailed macaque, Stump-tailed macaque, Masked Finfoot, White-winged Wood Duck etc., have been recorded. The Asian elephant is already extinct.[18][19] The southern part was also recommended as 'Dhaleswari' wildlife sanctuary.[20][21] Borail Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary of the district as well as Barak valley region. It was initiated by noted naturalist Dr. Anwaruddin Choudhury in early 1980s.[22] This sanctuary was ultimately notified in 2004.[23]
The district of Cachar has a number of well-known educational institutes in North East India. Silchar, the district headquarter, is a major learning hub of Assam. The district has a central university, the Assam University, which is situated at Dorgakuna, 18 km from Silchar.[24] It also has NIT Silchar, one of the 30 NITs in India.[25] The Silchar Medical College and Hospital is the only medical college of southern Assam.[26] To ensure a steady flow of skilled workers in different trades for the industry Silchar Polytechnic, Meherpur and ITI, Srikona is there.
The district also includes a number of degree colleges such as:
- Cachar College
- Gurucharan College
- Radhamadhav College
- Ramanuj Gupta Memorial Junior College
- Janata College, Kabuganj
- Madhab Chandra Das College, Sonai
- Women's College
- Aryan Junior College
- Sathya Ranjan college, Kalain
- Aviator Junior College, Kalain
- Katigorah Junior College
- Nehru College, Pailapool
- Jagannath Singh Degree College, Udharbond
- Jagannath Singh Jr. College, Udhaarbond
Prominent schools in the district include:
- Saint Capitanio School
- Adhar Chand Higher Secondary School,
- Cachar High School,
- Don Bosco School,
- D.N.N.K. Girls' Higher Secondary School,
- Government Boys & Girls Schools,
- Oriental High School.
- Holy Cross School,
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pailapool and
- Kendriya Vidyalayas,
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir,
- Muktashree High School,
- Narsing Higher Secondary School,
- Pranabananda Holy Child School
- Pranabananda Vidya Mandir
- Pranabananda Vidya Mandir (Malini Bill).
- Silchar Collegiate School,
- Sonai Nitya Gopal Higher Secondary School,
- Sonai Jubati Singha Manipuri High School,
- South Point School
- Oxford School
- Netaji Memorial Institute
- Murshedul Alam Choudhury Memorial Academy
- Adharsh Vidyapith, Kalain
- Jupiter High School, Kalain
- Asapalli English School, Fulertal
- Nehru Higher Secondary School, Pailapool
- D.N.H.S. School, Udharbond
- Saraswati Vidya Niketan, Kalain
- Swarna Lakshmi Higher Secondary School,Narshingpur
See alsoEdit
- ^ Sylheti language
- ^ Chaudhuri Kalyan.(1999):New History of Assam & IndiaGuwahati: Oriental Book Company.
- ^ Bhattacharjee, J. B. (1977). Cachar under British Rule in North East India. Radiant Publishers, New Delhi.
- ^ Barua, D. C. (1990). Moulvi Matlib Mazumdar- as I knew him. Abdul Matlib Mazumdar – birth centenary tributes, pp. 8–9.
- ^ Purkayashta, M. (1990). Tyagi jananeta Abdul Matlib Mazumdar. The Prantiya Samachar (in Bengali). Silchar, India.
- ^ Roy, S. K. (1990). Jananeta Abdul Matlib Mazumdar (in Bengali). Abdul Matlib Mazumdar – birth centenary tributes, pp. 24–27.
- ^ Srivastava, Dayawanti et al. (ed.) (2010). "States and Union Territories: Assam: Government". India 2010: A Reference Annual (54th ed.). New Delhi, India: Additional Director General, Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Government of India. p. 1116. ISBN 978-81-230-1617-7.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- ^ "Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area". United Nations Environment Program. 18 February 1998. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
South Georgia 3,718
- ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ a b "List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Revenue & Election District wise break - up" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ "List of Assembly Constituencies showing their Parliamentary Constituencies wise break - up" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Assam website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ^ a b c d e f "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Retrieved 1 October 2011.
Gambia, The 1,797,860 July 2011 est.
- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
Nebraska 1,826,341
- ^ "Religious demography of Assam Census 2011". Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Religious demography of Assam Census 2011". Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (1999). Status and Conservation of the Asian elephant Elephas maximus in north-eastern India. Mammal Review 29(3): 141-173.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (2004). Vanishing habitat threatens Phayre's leaf monkey. The Rhino Found. NE India Newsletter 6:32-33.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (1983). Plea for a new wildlife refuge in eastern India. Tigerpaper 10(4):12-15.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (1983). Plea for a new wildlife sanctuary in Assam. WWF - India Newsletter 4(4):15.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (1989). Campaign for wildlife protection:national park in the Barails. WWF-Quarterly No. 69,10(2): 4-5.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (2005). Amchang, Barail and Dihing-Patkai – Assam's new wildlife sanctuaries. Oryx 39(2): 124-125.
- ^ Assam University, Official website
- ^ Official NIT, Silchar website
- ^ Official website of Silchar Medical College
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St. Cloud, Minn. – Coborn's, Inc. raised more than $196,000 at its 13th annual Grocers on the Green golf tournament Sept. 8. The funds will support St. Cloud Hospital Pediatric Cancer Services at CentraCare Health Plaza, which allows Central Minnesota children and families to stay closer to home while receiving treatment. To date, the event has raised nearly $1.8 million.
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This past fall, Coborn's and its vendors also raised over $194,000 through its annual Food for the Cure promotion, which supports the Coborn Cancer Center Greatest Needs Fund providing events for couples and families with young children, counseling and educational classes for patients and their families, an endowment to fund disease site-specific registered nurse care coordinators and participation in more than 50 clinical research studies.
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Times are difficult. Many are facing financial hardships. For those not experiencing financial hardships, there may be health problems. If not that, one may be facing relationship or emotional hurdles. Some are facing all of the above. Personally, I don't know of a single living person who is not navigating some sort of roadblock, including myself.
When dealing with someone who is experiencing problems in his or her life we, as supportive friends and family, attempt to alleviate the situation. The first thing we do is offer encouraging words to show that we are sympathetic and empathetic to our loved one's problem or problems. By instinct, we speak from the natural or as humans instead of spiritually. That was Peter's misstep in Matthew 16:22.
While speaking to His disciples, Jesus informed them, for the first time, that he would suffer at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law. He told them he would be killed and raised back to life on the third day (Matthew 16:21). Peter, who no doubt loved Jesus, rebuked Him by stating this would never happen. We are then taught in Matthew 16:23, "Jesus turned and said to Peter, 'Get behind me, Satan! You are stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.' (NIV). When I first read this passage many years ago, I was taken aback. Why would Jesus respond so strongly to Peter whose response seemed to be stemmed from love and dedication?
Although Peter had the best intentions in mind, it was just that – his intentions. He was thinking as a man and did not want Jesus to endure the suffering and death that was to come. However, if Jesus had not died for our sins, we (mankind) would have died in our sins. Jesus had to endure unconscionable hardships in order for us to achieve the ultimate reward – eternity with our Father. Jesus rebuked Peter's attitude which, essentially, removed God from the picture.
No one wants to experience discomfort and we feel a special pain when witnessing a loved one go through trials and tribulations. In our efforts to comfort our loved ones and ourselves, let's not take God out of the picture. Always think from a spiritual standpoint instead of instinct. The discomfort we face now may be a station in God's journey that leads us to something far greater.
Note: This devotional was inspired by the February 24 2011 Our Daily Bread selection.


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A Learning Lab With Extraordinary Results
The Global Living Asset Management Performance (LAMP) Index is a learning laboratory of sixty (60) corporate pioneers in living asset stewardship (LAS). It was conceived as a research project in 1995 to inform the writing of Profit For Life (Cambridge: Society for Organizational Learning. 2006). The Index sought LAS exemplars in a diverse spectrum of global industry/sectors – companies that were pioneers in an emerging management genre that mimicked the organization and behavior of living systems.
When completed in 2004, the composition of the Global LAMP Index® was roughly comparable in asset allocation to peer indices, such as the Morgan Stanley Corporate International (MSCI) World Index and the Financial Times (FTSE) Global Index. This made possible credible performance comparisons with those indices.
The exceptional performance of LAMP60 companies relative to these benchmarks led to the subsequent publication of Companies That Mimic Life (Oxfordshire, UK: Routledge, Taylor & Francis. 2016). Through case studies of 7 leadership companies, this book shows how LAS best practices lifts profitability above LAMP norms – especially in mature industries that normally underperform.
Northfield Information Services (www.northinfo.com), a global financial consultancy, has analyzed and independently verified Global LAMP Index® returns several times, most recently in March, 2016, when they authenticated results from 1995 through 2015. Results for 2016 and 2017 have not been independently verified, although we stand by their authenticity.
The names of all Global LAMP Index® companies are listed in Companies That Mimic Life. Since 2004 there have been only six changes in the Index's composition – mostly due to mergers and acquisitions. This gives its results an authenticity that indices with higher turnover rates lack.
That said, if we were to remake the Global LAMP Index® today, some of the original names would drop out and newer ones added. We haven't done that, however, because LAMP companies have demonstrated an exceptional capacity to reinvent themselves over time. The average and median ages of companies in the LAMP 60 exceeds a century and the oldest one (founded in 1288) is more than 700 years old.
Global LAMP Index® Returns vs. Comparator Indices
1995 – 2018
The Global LAMP Index® was created as a learning lab, not an investment product. Results are based on the average calendar year returns (share price changes plus dividends) of Index companies. These have been independently tested and verified on three occasions (2006, 2007, 2015) by Northfield Information Services. There can be no assurance that similar results will continue into the future.
Northfield Information Services (www.northinfo.com) for Global LAMP Index®
Financial Times Stock Exchange Indices (www.ftse.com)
Morgan Stanley Capital Indices (www.msci.com)
Standard & Poors (www.spindices.com)


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It's having a moment… Millennial Pink… My favourite colour has been given a name, it's trending, it's the 'go to' colour for everything now….
A soft, blush, chalky muted pink that will go well with dark teal walls or a softer dove grey, home interior magazines and Instagram feeds are going crazy for this popular colour. Big name brands such as Le Creuset and Kitchenaid both have newly launched products in the colour, John Lewis has called 2017 'the year of Millennial Pink'…
I'm not sure what to think about this!! Have I fallen for a big marketing plot or can I think for myself!? I've been happy to see more pink things recently because I'm a big fan, but (tongue in cheek) I am waaay ahead of the trends, I've used the colour for my branding for a while now, but not because it's cool… because I like it, and that's the important thing to think about when we're talking 'trends' … do what you like because YOU like it!! It is really hard to stop yourself from being influenced by social media but stick to what feels right, don't compare yourself to others and be yourself. OK rant over!


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Newton Creek Hut
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Newton Creek Hut
and its access tracks and routes are designated as fully maintain.
The tracks are in good shape, but the Hut had become very run-down with a fairly serious
rat infestation. With DOC's support and some Consortium and Permolat funding, Rob Brown of Permolat
put a team together
and did some major maintenance in February 2017. After the rebuild it should be no problem for DOC
to keep this Hut on their maintain schedule. DOC would probably like to pass the
access tracks on to the volunteer sector also, however have agreed for the time being to continue to maintain them.
Arahura catchment. Map BV19. Grid Ref: E1467495/
N5255620 (BV19 675 556). Altitude 725m. Newton Creek Hut
is located at the lower end of the Newton Creek basin, one of the
bigger side-catchments in the Arahura valley. The Creek drops steeply from the basin in a series of cataracts
down to the main River. The basin is narrow and shady and is ringed by the peaks of the
Campbell and Tara Tama ranges. The
Hut is a reasonably popular stopover on the Newton Saddle circuit which
links the Arahura and
Taipo valleys, getting 10-20 visits per year currently.
Newton Creek is untracked upstream of the Hut and is rough and bouldery initially.
Above the bushline the valley opens out into fairly gentle tussock expanses, which provide good
tops access to several other remote huts and bivs in the area.
During the 1980's and 90's Newton Creek Hut received
minimal attention from DOC, but was kept
clean and well provisioned by Alan Reith, a blue duck enthusiast from Hokitika.
In 2004 the Hut was stripped of its NZFS provisions and some of Allan's gear
in a DOC purge aimed at, "encouraging
greater self-sufficiency in the high-country." An interesting
and quite comprehensive hut library was removed in the process.
A concerned member of the tramping fraternity who was passing by rescued a camp oven and some billies
from a slingload of "rubbish" destined for the Hokitika Dump, and stowed them back in the Hut.
The main Arahura valley tracks are maintained regularly by DOC and are in
good condition currently.
The track from
Lower Arahura Hut follows an old dozer trail for 20 minutes to a large unnamed side-creek, and heads up
this for 10 minutes or so to connect with the old Browning Pass bench track.
This is followed for around an hour and a half as it climb/ sidles at
a gentle gradient along the bush faces of the Arahura. The Newton Creek turnoff is marked
by a routered sign, a short distance before
Third Gorge Creek. The Newton track
drops steeply down to the River here and crosses a swingbridge to the TR. The River
is followed for around 10 minutes to the main track entrance, a short
distance downstream from a small side-creek with a conspicuous waterfall,
opposite Third Gorge Creek.
The track follows the TR of
creek a short distance, then veers North and climbs steeply up the bush faces of pt 754m,
levelling at the 700m contour, and crossing a low ridge into Newton Creek Basin.
It is 15 minutes walk from here up the TL of Newton Creek to the Hut. The track from the
main valley turnoff to Newton Creek Hut was retrimmed in 2018.
Allow around 3-4 hours for the journey from
Lower Arahura Hut, or 7-8 hours from the Arahura roadend.
For those accessing Newton Creek Hut downriver from Mudflats Hut there are a couple of options.
An old NZFS track on the TR of the Third Gorge has been
recut in a rudimentary fashion by DOC as a stoatline, however the benched and
slightly longer main valley track on the TL is probably quicker and
more user-friendly. Allow two hours for the journey from Mudflats to Newton.
Access to Newton Creek from the Taipo valley is via Newton Saddle
and Dunns Hut. The route goes up the TR branch
of Dunns Creek and is tracked around the rougher, more bouldery bits. Snow-poles mark the route above the scrubline.
The route on the Newton Creek side is down a gut
into a steep side stream, which is followed all the way down to Newton Creek. The side-creek is shady and
the boulders are often icy in winter. The gut leading down from the Saddle into the side-creek is usually snow filled in
winter, and can also be icy. Ice axes are recommended at these times.
Big variations in the travel times for the crossing can be seen in both hutbooks, reflecting
the wide range in fitness and experience of those doing it, and the greatly differing weather and snow
conditions that can be encountered. An average time in good conditions commensurate with other track times on this
site would be 4-5 hours.
Newton Creek Hut is a standard NZFS S81, 4-bunk design. It was built in 1962 to replace
an older Internal Affairs hut already on the site. Newton had an open fire initially,
and this was removed in the late 1970's and replaced with a wood burner. The Hut interior was lined at some point.
Water is from the Creek, and there is a toilet. A woodshed was added in 2017.
The Hut site is fairly shady, and damp, and doesn't get much sun in the winter. Finding dry firewood can be an issue and
folk don't always replace what they use. It can take a bit of time and energy fossicking dead standing wood from
the bush surrounds, or the odd bit of driftwood
from the creekbed.
Newton Creek Hut was repainted inside and out and resealed,
by DOC in 2004. A fairly severe rat infestation developed around 2012, with the animals chewing
their way in at several key locations. The smell
in the Hut could get quite overpowering with rat shit often accumulating in thick pockets.
The situation seemed to have had a flow-on effect on the human visitors,
who began to leave their own trash behind.
A fair amount of the framing, floor abutting the walls, and some of the sub floor framing and piles, was rotting, and
holes had developed. The roof and woodshed also needed replacing. Rob and his crew, Eric Saggers,
Peter Mortlock, and
John Charles, effectively did a rebuild, stripping the
Hut back to its frame and rebuilding and relining it (see www.facebook.
com/groups/permolat February 23, or
The work was done to a higher weatherproofing standard than the original build and subsequent repairs. Malthoid was used as
a moisture barrier between piles, floor and bottom plates, and corner flashings added. Some new piles were added to increase strength.
The team were working against the weather however, and didn't get the roof painting finished, or the flue back in.
DOC kindly went in and finished the work in March. The woodburner's hearth was poured directly onto the floor way back when DOC installed it. This leaves the
floor beneath permanently damp, and unable to dry out properly. Over
time it will slowly rot out, and will need attending to longer-term. A new woodshed was constructed by the work crew. I
cleaned up the toi toi on the track sections in the basin. The new Hut interior as of 2017.
Dunns Saddle lies only a kilometre North of Newton Saddle, but is not a particularly practical alternative as a crossing.
The approach from
the Dunns side up the TL branch of the Creek is fairly easy (with some
avalanche risk from the Tara Tama side after heavy snowfalls), but
the Newton Creek side
is very steep and bluffy with access up or down a single steep rock gut.
Travel down Newton Creek from here is through untracked sub-alpine and montane forest.
A cascade with large boulders just upstream of the Newton Saddle turnoff can be skirted on the TR.
Those who want to have a look at Dunns Saddle can access it directly from the Dunns side
and then do an easy traverse Mt. Eidelweiss back over to Newton Saddle.
This wouldn't add that much extra time to the standard crossing.
A number of high-level routes are
possible from the head of Newton Creek via the Tara Tama Range.
The bouldery section of the Creek just upstream from the
Hut can be skirted through
the bush on the TR.
Further up it is mostly boulderhopping with the odd detour into the scrub to
reach the open tussock in the headwaters.
Top Olderog
Biv can be accessed over Mt. Olson via a normally dry rock gut that
enters Newton Creek around the 820m contour. There is band of bluffs above the gut
that must be negotiated to gain access to the summit of Olson.
The ridge dividing the
Olderog and Wainihinihi catchments below point 1566m it is
difficult and unpleasant travel with some exposed, vertical sections.
It is easier and safer to drop down the gut from the col between
Mt. Olson and point 1566m into the head of Olderog Creek.
Travel down Olderog Creek is straightforward with a couple
of small cascades to skirt further down. Exit the main Creek up a side-creek
that comes in at E1464688/ N5257080 (BV19 647 571). Climb to around the 1240m contour and
sidle out of the side-creek over to the bench where the Biv is located. Allow 6-7 hours for the
crossing from Newton Hut to Top Olderog Biv.
Creek Hut via the Tara Tama Range, which is accessed from the head of Newton Creek basin.
The drop-off point into Griffin Creek is at an unnamed saddle marked by a cairn on top of a large boulder,
200m South of Scottys Saddle. The descent is down an old scree into
the creek catchment below.
A waterfall further down the creek is skirted by means of a short section of track
through the alpine scrub on its TR. Below this the creek is steep with large boulders and small cascades and
reasonable degree of agility and sure-footedness is required on this section.
The gradient lessens and the going becomes easier as you get further down. The Rocky
Creek track crosses the creek 400m above its confluence with the Giffin. Follow the track
down the TL of the creek down to where it intersects the main valley track.
Griffin Creek Hut is around 15 minutes upriver from here.
Scottys Biv can also be accessed along the crest of the Tara Tama Range as far as
Scottys Saddle. It is a 20 minute descent from here in an ESE direction down a series of tussock tussock with shattered
rock outcrops. The Biv is clearly visible in good weather from point 1516m onwards.
At around 675m an old NZFS track branches off the Lower Olderog Biv
track and drops down into
the mid section of Olderog Creek. This was part of
an old trackline that went along The Trench to Newton Creek, but
hasn't been maintained for 50 years. The Trench itself is relatively easy creek travel,
but the tracked sections down into Olderog Creek and
from the head of The Trench to Newton Creek have vanished, and it's a real grovel.
Interest has been expressed by a few Permolatters about reopening The Trench and
creating a link between Lower Olderog Biv and Newton
Creek Hut. It'd be a fairly major project, but we'll see.
None currently.
An axe, a handsaw and spare blade, a camp oven, a stainless steel bucket,
An aluminium bucket, one billy, a Forest Service food bin, two hand brushes and a broom.
Two 'Departure Lounge' vermin bait stations.
One underneath the south east end of the hut and one inside under a bunk.
There is a wooden ladder, a spare 4x2 and other bits of timber under the Hut.


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Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights on the horse-jumping documentary "Harry and Snowman" from Concourse Film Trade, Variety has learned exclusively.
Magnolia is planning a theatrical release of "Harry and Snowman" later this year. Becker Film Group has acquired the film for Australia and New Zealand with several other territories currently under negotiations at the Berlin Film Festival.
The film was directed by and produced by and Ron Davis of Docutainment Films. Paul Blavin ("The Hunting Ground") and Karin Reid Offield are the executive producers.
"The film captures the human spirit of competition, family and friendship," says Eamonn Bowles, president of Magnolia Pictures.
The story centers on Harry de Leyer and his former plow-horse, Snowman, winning the triple crown of show jumping in 1958 at the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden. De Leyer had purchased Snowman just two years earlier for $80 off a truck bound for the glue factory.
The story was the subject of Robert Montgomery's 1962 book "Snowman," which is being republished by Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, and of Elizabeth Letts' "The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation." Letts' book was optioned in 2014 by MGM.
Dubbed "The Cinderella Horse," Snowman still holds the American record for the high jump. The film has played at 18 festivals across the US and won 10 audience awards.
Popular on Variety
Councourse began selling "Harry and Snowman" at the American Film Market.


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Katheleen And Clive Teasdale
TEASDALE KATHLEEN & CLIVE A really special Golden Wedding Anniversary to Kathleen & Clive on October 7th 2017. Can we wish you both a really super anniversary year. A wonderful couple celebrating a deserved golden anniversary with lots of great memories. Love from Brothers Derek & Jim Bownass, and their wives June & Pam.
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text: Van Diemen's Land, (1642–1855), the southeastern Australian island colony that became the commonwealth state of Tasmania. Named for Anthony van Diemen, governor general of the Dutch East Indies, the island was discovered and named in 1642 by Abel J. Tasman, a celebrated navigator under Van Diemen's command. The first British settlers in the early 19th century retained the name. After being a part of the colony of New South Wales since 1803, Van Diemen's Land became a separate colony in 1825. It achieved self-governing status in 1855–56. Associated with that development was the long-foreshadowed name change to Tasmania. Since then, "Van Diemen's Land" has generally evoked the brutalities of convict transportation and ethnic conflict (see Black War). However, the term is sometimes invoked with nostalgia, even affection.


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A Fork in the Road
Something else Matthew said recently exactly reflects where I'm at and I wanted to bring that up with you. It's this passage:
"The point has been reached in Earth's transition from third to fourth density where spiritual preparedness is of much greater importance than preoccupation with current happenings. By no means are we suggesting that you be uninformed or disinterested in national and international developments, but rather that you not be drawn into third density's drama that is playing itself out."
I notice in myself a shifting of focus. As matters stand, I haven't read the mainstream media for some months now. I don't watch much TV any more. But I have been reading the alternative press and posting the best of what they say.
However, I have to admit that even my interest in the alternative press is waning and what is growing stronger is my interest in spiritual matters.
This blogsite may take a turn in the road and I may start posting much less of the world's news and much more on spiritual subjects. [See Later Comments, at the bottom, for exceptions and clarification.]
I'm not sure how that sits with you, but all the pandemonium that is going on in the world just doesn't seem to command my attention any more.
Add to that the fact that the galactics have said they are cleaning up the oil spill and other pollution, holding the cabal in check, and bringing the new economy in – all so that you and I can achieve Ascension.
Well, Ascension, rather than the world, is commanding more and more of my attention.
I'd like to think that this is a natural part of conscious evolution, speeded up in these end times. Whatever it is, if I were to force myself to continue reporting on all the charges and countercharges flying around in our society today, I'd sooner or later hunger to be doing something else.
Back in 1979, enlightened Gestalt therapist John Enright used to draw a "wheel of life" on the board during his workshops. Picture a round circle divided up into four quadrants. In one are the words "doing it and digging it." In the next, "doing it and not digging it." In the next, "not doing it and digging it." And in the last, "not doing it and not digging it."
John's point was that we everlastingly move around the circle from "doing it and digging it" to "doing it and not digging it," etc. I don't want to move from "doing it and digging it" to "doing it and not digging it." And to prevent that, I need to remain with what I dig. For me that is changing and is no longer international affairs but is increasingly spirituality.
And spirituality of all flavors. Cross-cultural spirituality, the oneness of life, life on the spirit planes, how to ascend, whatever, as long as it's spiritual.
You remember David Icke said that if we were spiritual only and didn't know what was going on with the planet's controllers, we would be too confused to let go into the spiritual. But I feel I know enough of what has gone on with our controllers and I've left a written record of what I knew in the righthand margin of this site. I now need to let go of keeping my pulse on world affairs and take up the spiritual challenge.
Matthew addresses that dilemma:
"We know it is challenging to keep two feet on the ground and allow your mind and heart to soar to the heavens, but staying steadfast in the light will keep you in balance. As the ascension pace keeps accelerating, the rest of the 'iceberg of truths' will be rising into public awareness, and staying balanced will give you the strength and ability to fare well when others reel in shock, anger and disillusionment as events unfold."
I now need to explore matters like balance and grounding, bliss and equanimity – spiritual matters. At least that's the way it feels inside. So there will be a general transition in this site in a way that I cannot at this moment exactly predict. I won't be following events with the oil spill, or what's happening in the Middle East, or what the CIA is up to.
In this Time of Separation, I'm saying goodbye to all that and paradoxically walking the inward path upward. You may all jump ship (I hope not). But if I lose my readership, I'm OK with that. I need to "true up" with my energy or sooner or later I'll be "not doing it and digging it."
"Truing up" may mean more meditation and fewer articles per day. It may mean more compilations from galactic and spiritual sources. That would involve research and might rule out large numbers of articles posted here daily – because they take time to locate and prepare for publication.
I may begin to look at some questions relating to enlightenment. not from the point of "knowing" about enlightenment, because I don't. Contrary to what some writers have said online, I'm not enlightened. But from an explorative standpoint, perhaps. I don't know yet.
The longing for liberation calls, that tidal, subsensible thirst for the only thing that will satisfy it – God.
Later Comments
Your comments are helping me clarify the direction I'm taking. Let me comment based on what I'm learning from them.
Am I thinking of dropping people like Ben Fulford and Jane Burgermeister? No, in part, I'm really referring to those articles which discuss what a bad situation we're in, without knowing anything about what the galactics are doing.
Much of the commentary from the alternative press goes on outside what we know to be true about the 2012 scenario. So it really works at cross-purposes, even though the writers are being sincere and sincerely don't know. I won't be posting articles that fear nuclear war, or a declaration of martial law, or global warming. We already know that these are not going to happen (nuclear war and martial law) or are misunderstood (global warming).
To another reader who says there's still a need for articles on the cabal that help people awaken: I'll continue posting the best interpretive articles, but fewer of the articles that report on current events themselves. I won't be as much a substitute for the Nightly News, as OpEd or interpretive. And the articles I do post will need to be aware of the 2012 scenario, now.
Also, I have a raft of articles on the cabal located to the righthand column. So much of that job of detailing what they've been up to has already been accomplished.
Steve permalinkSeptember 19, 2010 2:37 pm
I'm right behind you on the idea of shifting focus, I already know the kind of nonsense the Cabal or the proverbial "They" have been up to. There's plenty of material available thanks to a lot of brave people that have worked hard to bring these things to our attention. The idea of keeping an archive of what you compiled so far for the people who might need help in catching up is a good one.
Forty years ago I was telling family and friends that we weren't alone in the universe even though I didn't know who the players were or why they were here, you can guess the reception I got. My gut told me there were two sides but the greater portion were positive energies and that this was all I knew for sure. I also told them there was something deeply wrong with our system of politics and justice that would require a revolution to change but not with guns, I didn't know how at the time because I was unaware of the power of spirit.
Now after forty years of keeping mouth shut, my eyes and ears open using discernment to filter the info that started as a drip and is now a torrent, I'm ready for the spirit revolution.
I only found your site about a month or two ago (I lose track of time) but you are at the top of my bookmarks now and sites that that I use to find interesting are losing their appeal for me also, I'm tired of politics and conspiracy theories it's time to move on.
I deeply resonate with and appreciate you as a kindred spirit.


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Also makes great popsicles! Just pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze.
- 3 1/2 cups of chopped fresh rhubarb stalks (4-5 stalks, do not use the poisonous leaves!)
- 2 1/2 cups of water
- 1 2/3 cups of white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons of orange zest
- 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tbsp of corn syrup
1 Cook the rhubarb in water with sugar, zest, ginger, salt: Put the chopped rhubarb, water, sugar, orange zest, ginger, and salt into a 3 to 4-quart pot. Heat on high heat to bring to a boil.
Lower the heat to low to simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the rhubarb is falling apart tender.
2 Purée and press through sieve: Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Either use an immersion blender or work in batches with a standing blender to purée the mixture until smooth. Press the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any of the stringy pulp.
Stir in the corn syrup.
3 Chill: Cover and refrigerate until totally chilled, several hours or overnight. (Can more quickly chill in the freezer if you check it and stir it every 15 minutes.)
4 Process in ice cream maker: Process in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Note that right out of the ice cream maker the sorbet will have a soft consistency. If you would like it to be firmer, put it in a covered container and freeze it for a few hours.
Once frozen, you may need to let it sit for a few minutes at room temperature to soften before serving.
Alternatively, pour into popsicle molds and freeze for rhubarb popsicles!