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One of the things I had to provide for my security clearance at my new job is a FULL employment history. Like, everything.
Okay, I thought to myself, that shouldn't be too hard.
GUYS! I have had a lot more jobs than I thought. I started as a babysitter when I was 11 or 12, but basically, in the last 14 years, I've had 14 jobs. And my longest job lasted almost five of those 14. So there was some overlap. Sometimes a lot of overlap.
My employment history includes:
Working as a telephone operator for one of the world's largest floral delivery companies. At this job, I had the pleasure of trying to convince men that it was perfectly reasonable to pay $99 for a dozen red roses in a box (not a vase).
Some of them didn't need any convincing. Some of them ordered two.
"For their moms."
SIDENOTE: I also got to learn how to arrange flowers at this job, which was cool because the work itself had NOTHING to do with the actual process of arranging. So I have that skill now. Sort of.
Working as the box office manager of a local theatre. At this job, I did a lot of computer work, a lot of ticket selling, and a lot of crowd control. I also once had the pleasure of trying to calm a woman who was infuriated to learn (despite many well-placed signs) that she couldn't re-enter a play after leaving to use the washroom. Then, like a perfectly timed sitcom, a mouse scurried through the lobby and under the doors into the auditorium. I gave her a glass of wine and had to explain to her that the mouse wasn't re-entering because he wasn't an audience member.
SIDENOTE: I also got to work to discover that the toilets in the ladies washroom had flooded, and spent over an hour mopping up toilet water with my coworker once. And I still totally loved the place.
Working as a "writer" (see: as a personal assistant to a writer) at a communications company. At this job, I began with some small copywriting jobs, then moved into house-sitting, chauffeuring, and then gardening (yeah.) I once had the pleasure of putting the hours I spent cleaning a flooded basement on my timesheet.
SIDENOTE: Don't get me started.
I've also: worked at a scrapbooking supply company with a lot of nice paper at it; worked as a special needs aide at a preschool with a lot of three and four year olds; worked as a freelancer at an online magazine that will never pay off; worked at LUSH Cosmetics and always smelled AMAZING; and many, many others.
But you know, I have to say, I've learned at least one (if not a million) useful things from every job I've ever had, and in looking at my job history as a whole, I have learned the following:
First, that I still need to work as a server at least once before I die, because I hear that's a life experience everyone should have.
And also that I am either:
(A) A job whore.
(B) An overachiever.
(C) A broke-ass post-student.
(D) All of the above.
And you?


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Church Town House in Cartmel is an undiscovered gem of the Lake District. Just 15 minutes from Windermere and in between Grange-over-Sands and Ulverston, the village of Cartmel boasts 4 pubs, a bistro and 2 highly acclaimed Michelin starred restaurants, L'enclume and Rogans. Capturing all of the features of a typical English village, it also has gift shops, a 12th century Priory, an art gallery and the Village shop, home to the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding. Ideal for walks in the countryside or for visiting many of the attractions that the Lakes has to offer.
Flat 4 is part of an old Town House dating back to the 16th century. It is arranged over two floors, the second floor of the building and the roof space.
We only let the flat out to friends and family and only for certain times of the year as we use the flat regularly. Please use the contact page to get in touch with us.

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KVC Gala 2017 Invitation, "Gala at the Station"
Print is still alive and well thanks to our partnership with KVC Health Systems. For a seventh year, we worked with KVC to develop a tactile and engaging invitation for the nonprofit's annual gala. With 2017's event a change in venue to Kansas City's Union Station marked a turning point in the design direction as well. Elegant blue and bright gold brought an air of grandeur to the newly named Gala at the Station.
The simplistic design was inspired directly from Union Station's history and art deco architecture. Premium textured paper combined with foil stamp and metallic ink accents is a markedly different look to past years and allude to the elegance of the event. The invitation had an incredible response rate of 41%. The Gala was a huge success and raised $225,000 for the organization, allowing KVC to serve more families and children this year in the Kansas City and surrounding areas.
Since starting our partnership with KVC in 2010, the Gala invitation is always one of our favorite projects to work on throughout the year. Not only does it allow us to flex our creative muscles with innovative design and print processes, but it's also for a great cause that's just as rewarding as it is inspiring.


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Dec. 16-25: A holiday spectacular is offered each Christmas season by Turning Point at Calvary Baptist Church, 3500 State Road 16. This is a drive-thru light display, choreographed to music that visitors can tune in on their radios in their own vehicles! Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. each night. Admission is FREE. Go to tpcalvary.com/events
Dec. 22-31: Presented in a setting of rural Georgia with songs by Harry Chapin, Cotton Patch Gospel is on stage Dec. 22-31 on the Matuza Main Stage at Limelight Theare, 11 Old Mission Ave., uptown St. Augustine. Herod is the governor of Atlanta and, inevitably, Christ is lynched by local thugs — only to rise again. Holiday shows are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22-24 and Dec. 29-31. Limelight Theatre is conveniently located behind Raintree Restaurant in uptown St. Augustine. Free parking is available on site and street-side. Tickets are $26 for all seats. Go to www.limelight-theatre.org or call 904-825-1164.
Nov. 19-Dec. 24: On SATURDAYS during Nights of Lights, there are free Park 'n Ride Shuttles, a free transportation service to and from downtown St. Augustine. Running on a continuous schedule from 1 to 11 p.m., the Park 'n Ride Shuttle will serve each location approximately every 20 minutes, bringing passengers to the Historic Downtown Parking Facility adjacent to the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 10 S. Castillo Dr., from three satellite parking locations (see locations below). To download the Park 'n Ride Shuttle map, go to www.ParkStAug.com
Park 'n Ride satellite parking locations
- St. Johns County Administration Building / 500 San Sebastian View (handicap accessible)
- St. Johns County Health Department / 200 San Sebastian View (handicap accessible)
- San Marco Ave. / 301 San Marco Ave.
Nov. 19-Jan. 31: The 23rd Annual Nights of Lights opens on Saturday, Nov. 19 during Light-Up Night, an event that includes live music in the Plaza de la Constitucion, between King Street and Cathedral Place in downtown St. Augustine. The music will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the lighting ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m. Each year, former St. Augustine mayors gather to flip the switch during Light Up Night. The City of St. Augustine's giant tree in the Plaza is lit first, then all the lights come on surrounding the area. Many families start the holiday season with this tradition — going to dinner downtown and and then watching as the lights are turned on. Nights of Lights, which includes more than 2 million lights on city buildings and businesses, continues through Jan. 31, 2016. Go to nightsoflights.com
Nov. 20-Jan. 2: Hope on the Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley to view the Nights of Lights. The trolleys depart from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 through Jan. 2 for a 30- minute tour of the oldest city. Cost is $12.99 for adults, and $5.99 for children ages 6 to 12. Tours leave from the Visitors Information Center, 10 Castillo Drive. Call 904-829-3800 or go to www.trolleytours.com
Nov. 20-Jan. 5: All aboard Ripley's Red Trains for an amazing lightseeing tour of the Oldest City, decked out with millions of white lights. All guests get a free pair of magic glasses guaranteed to make holiday magic appear before their very eyes. Go to www.ripleys.com/redtrains for tickets.
Dec. 22-31: Amy Hendrickson and The Voodoo Review performs Dec. 22 at the Prohibition Kitchen, 119 Saint George St., downtown St. Augustine. Swing Theory plays on Dec. 23, The Ramone Quimby Christmas Eve Cabaret Spectacular will take place on Dec. 24, and the Copper Tones play Dec. 30. Call 904-825-4100 or stay updated at www.facebook.com/prohibitionkitchenstaugustine/
Dec. 28: Hear live music by local musicians under the stars on the Colonial Oak Music Park at the Colonial Quarter, 33 Saint George St., downtown St. Augustine. On Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m., a music benefit will help the Fish Tank Recording Studios, which was flooded during Hurricane Matthew. See the music lineup below. See more details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1702324970085265/
- In The Round set 1- Joe Schauer, Amy Hendrickson, Mike Cook, Zach Lively
- In The Round Set 2- Shea Birney, Lucio Rubino, Michael Jordan, Rob Langston
- Flagship Romance
- Open Jam
Dec. 27, Dec. 30 and Jan. 1: The Villa Zorayda offers Candlelight Tours of the Museum on select dates during the holidays. Over 100 candles illuminate the tours throughout this unusual former home. Lavish Christmas decorations in Zorayda colors of red and gold are everywhere, with a spectacular Christmas tree taking center stage in the interior Court of Lions. The 90-minute tours begin at 6:30 p.m. each night. Tours that include refreshments are $18 for adults; $8 for kids ages 7-12, and free for children ages 4-6. Tours that do NOT include refreshments are $15 for adults and $7 for kids ages 7-12. The Candlelight Tours are not recommended for children 3 and younger. The Villa Zorayda is located at 83 King St., downtown St. Augustine, across from Flagler College. Call 904-829-9887 or go to www.villazorayda.com
Dec. 29: Donna the Buffalo, and Butch Trucks & The Freight Train will perform on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, in Ponte Vedra Beach. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. One of the most dynamic and determined bands continuously touring America since 1989, Donna the Buffalo has created a community environment at their shows through their distinctive, groove-heavy and danceable music. Donna the Buffalo is a band for the people that is accessible, positive, and memorable. Go to pvconcerthall.com for more details
Dec. 31: Fireworks, live music, a huge kids zone and other activities are part of Beach Blast Off 2017, from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach.
The fireworks display is set for 8:30 p.m. near the St. Augustine Beach Pier. Those in attendance can gather on the sand or in the festival area to watch the display.
Local bands provide the music — with an 80s theme this year! The Prom Kings will play from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Papercutt will headline from 9 to 10 p.m.
The Kids Zone will feature inflatables — slides, obstacle courses, and bounce houses. Other kids activities include face painting, human hamster balls, balloon twisting, a pirate magician, and a dunk tank.
The event also will include 30 food vendors, and a beer and wine tent.
Admission is FREE. Wristbands are available for the Kids Zone. Stay updated at www.facebook.com/SABBeachBlastOff/


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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Scallops Mapo Tofu
8 comments:
- Indonesia Eats said...
I love sea scallops. I hope you don't mind to save me some :) *kidding*
- June 12, 2008 2:35 PM
- Chibog in Chief said...
oh the photo makes me drool!! i normally use scallops grilled or fried on the pan with herbs. i never realised it could be great too with bean curd like this! yummy
- June 13, 2008 6:38 AM
- Par said...
I use seafood too sometimes, taste great.
- June 13, 2008 1:47 PM
- Beachlover said...
Hmmm.I always cook tofu for Mishu but never cook MPTF b4..maybe I should cook one for myself.Yum-yum!!One for me extra spicy and seafood!!
- June 13, 2008 4:54 PM
- Lia said...
hmmmm another idea to cook tofu, i like it! for sure yum
- June 14, 2008 6:00 AM
- Little Corner of Mine said...
I-eats, hehe, feel free to eat from the screen. :P
Thanks Dhanggit, another way to cook scallop ya. ;)
Agreed Kay!
Beachlover, now you can try MPTF!
Thanks Lia.
- June 14, 2008 11:01 AM
- tigerfish said...
The LKK hot bean paste is good. Maybe you should add more. Scallops are good addition. 鲜味十足 !
- June 14, 2008 4:57 PM
- Dwiana P said...
Oh dear, I love this food!! very taste and the most important is TOFU!
- June 16, 2008 4:03 PM


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For over 20 years Health Nexus (formerly the Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse) has been enabling communities to promote health-in Ontario and beyond. At little or no cost, we help organizations and individuals develop and implement prevention and health promotion strategies, which aim to enhance well-being and reduce demand on the health care and social service systems. Our three strategic areas of focus are: early child development, chronic disease prevention and health equity (inclusion). At Health Nexus, we envision a future where health inequities are reduced and the health of our communities is improved through collective commitment, action and innovation.
The successful applicant will provide program support to the Ontario Health Promotion Resource System Secretariat, hosted by Health Nexus. Fluency in both English and French is required. Location of work is Toronto.
- Assist in the development, coordination and management of program delivery and grants administration (e.g. reports, work plans, monitoring activities and accomplishments, electronic newsletters);
- Contribute to the leadership and coordination of committees to effectively and efficiently develop, implement and evaluate activities;
- Facilitate and coordinate effective internal and external communications
- Coordinate meeting logistics and prepare minutes;
- Coordinate components of websites, including monitoring and updating content;
- Support resource and promotional material development, inventory and distribution including liaison with researchers, writers, designers, translators, printers and other vendors;
- Data entry of contacts and service records;
- Respond to general inquiries, some reception;
- Prepare cheque requisitions;
- General administrative functions (photocopy, file, fax, travel arrangements, etc.).
- Excellent oral and written proficiency in both French and English;
- Community college certificate;
- Minimum 3 years experience in a program assistant or administrative capacity, preferably in a non-profit, health promotion or social service environment;
- Excellent skills in MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Access);
- Strong data entry skills and experience in maintaining data; accuracy required.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to work with multiple projects and demands simultaneously;
- Excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as an integral member of a team.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume, in both English and French, in confidence to
Human Resources, Health Nexus
180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1900
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8
Fax: (416) 408-2122
Closing Date: Sunday August 10, 2008
Please see our website for more information (http://www.healthnexus.ca).
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Health Nexus is an equal opportunity employer.


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Joe Stachowiak, Online Editor
Our online editor & social media guru, Joe, has been performing on the Bournemouth Drum & Bass circuit on and off for the last 6 years and is now taking a break from live gigs to build up his home studio and delve further into his synth programming.
This article will give you a brief introduction of the things that you should consider when creating your own sounds.
When you first get into synths, you'll probably only be interested in one thing… the presets. However, while presets are an excellent tool to gain inspiration, many people never make it past the 'preset tweak' stage and so miss out on one of the most powerful and exciting features of a synth: the ability to create a completely unique sound from scratch. In case you thought sound creation was only for the experts, you're wrong! All you need is the urge to experiment and you're off! Also it never hurts to look through the manual as often this unlocks a wealth of secrets, giving you an idea of what happens to a sound when you tweak one knob or another.
It's always best to start with a blank canvas. Some synths feature a 'Default' patch/function, but if yours doesn't then it is worth creating one. In essence, you should aim for a sound that is as boring as possible! A default patch should contain no effects, no modulation and very neutral amplitude envelope and filter settings. If your synth features multiple oscillators, set them all to a simple waveform (such as a sine or saw wave), make sure that none are detuned and maybe deactivate all but the first oscillator. This should leave you with a very simple, single waveform, giving you maximum headroom to start creating your own sounds. You should then save this patch to your synth's memory. Now, whenever you want to make a sound, you can load up this patch as a starting point.
It sounds obvious, but even if you don't have an exact sound in your head, it's worth having a vague idea of what you want to create otherwise you will just be pushing buttons and knobs at random! At the very least you should know what type of sound you want to create (bass, lead, percussive), how much presence you want it to have in the mix, if it will be musical or effect-like, and you should also have a general idea of how this sound will evolve over time.
The first things that I alter when creating a sound are the oscillator waveforms. Obviously you will be constrained by the types of waveform that your synth offers and the number that it lets you combine, so it's worth having a listen to what each waveform sounds like in isolation at different pitches. You should then be able to pick a few that have the characteristics of the sound that you have in your head (or gain some inspiration if you don't have a clear idea). If your synth offers multiple oscillators, you can layer different waveforms to create a sound with all the elements that you desire. You can then experiment with other oscillator parameters, the most obvious being the detune controls. However, your synth may also offer other controls such as pulsewidth modulation (PWM) and frequency modulation (FM).
The detune parameters can be used to make your sound appear 'bigger' by triggering oscillators simultaneously at different pitches. If you want to create a musical sound, experiment with the Semitone control and learn which settings sound appealing (a basic knowledge of chords will also help here). However, if you are creating more of an effect-type sound, then you can get really experimental!
At this point it is also a good idea to make alterations to the filter. Start by selecting the type of filter you want and then play around with the Cutoff and the Resonance controls and see what you can come up with. Also experiment with the Amplitude Envelope (and Filter Envelope if your synth has one). To give your sound a percussive, snappy character, set very short attack and decay times. If you want your sound to have more of a fade, set a longer attack time. Play with all the different envelope settings and don't forget to go back and tweak other parameters as your sound progresses.
If you follow these basic steps, you're already on the road to super sound creating, but this shouldn't be the end of your adventure…
Why not try adding a second filter (if your synth offers one)? Or add a little bit of distortion to add more character to your sound (or lots of distortion to really filth things up)?!
If your sound still isn't BIG enough, then think about adding some Unison. Also, why not add some effects? If your synth features an arpeggiator, you can also check this out for some fresh inspiration.
One area of your synth that you should definitely make use of are the LFOs (low frequency oscillators). At their most extreme, LFOs can add a completely different element to a sound, but when used subtly, they can inject it with new life! For example, you can subtly modulate the pitch of a sound to create a hint of vibrato or delicately modulate the pan parameter for a subtle stereo effect. There's loads you can do, so experiment by trying varied rate and intensity settings.
In two short pages (well, it was in the magazine!) I've only skimmed the surface of programming. At the end of the day, it's all about doing what sounds right and experimenting, so go for it! Don't be downhearted if your first few attempts sound like a litter of farting kittens! After all, the more mistakes you make, the more you will learn, and the next time you load up that synth and carry on your programming fun, the closer you will be to becoming a synth-creating master. Feel the force!
• Roland Jupiter 80
We love this new take on the classic Jupiter 8 with its wealth of editability, must-have sounds and powerful synth engines.
• Korg Kronos (available in 61, 73 and 88 note versions)
In this year of the super synth, the Kronos has bowled us over with its nine synth engines and ultimate playability. This is what we call a Synthesist's synth!
• Dave Smith Instruments Mopho (available in keyboard and module models)
The sub-£600 Mopho is proof that a synth can unleash your sound-creating potential without being huge or mega-expensive!
Click HERE to read part 2 of this synth programming feature and learn how to create an airy pad sound, a techy moan and a 'Jump Up' bass sound.
If you want to view our full range of synths, then click the link below:


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I've been looking at a lot of illustration in the past few weeks which, for me, is a bit like christmas. Why you ask? Well, because in my dreams, I get to commission all of these talented people to illustrate the many stories I currently have out 'there' sitting in the vast bottomless in-trays of the demigods that are publishers' and agents' editors. Editors who, I've discovered, live on a completely different planet where the concept of time versus available life, has yet to be realised.
Am I ranting?
Ok, I'll get on with it then. Here are some of my favourite illustrators. In no specific order. Enjoy.
1. My most recent find; Dave Eggers and his unqiue sideways look at animals and what they might be thinking.
2. Allan Sanders' cartoon-quality characters make me smile. That and his use of very subtle colour mixes are magnificent.
3. Various student artists created this set of posters for the 1968 French student protests; now part of the Paris, Mouvement Mai-Juin collection. Simple, direct, hugely effective, I'm a big fan of the serigraph print and would love to own this one.
4. Dylan Miner's relief prints are wonderful things. I'm lucky enough to own two of them, currently hanging above my PC providing pleasure and posing questions in equal measure; something the Just Seeds Co-operative are famous for.
5. There are some really different styles going on in Jennifer Yerkes' work, but her illustrations for children's books demonstrate a deep understanding of what makes kids tick, plus an appealing disregard for the obvious.
6. More than a little retro, Dan Stiles' pen is unsurprisingly in huge demand. Impactful and instantly recognisable.
7. There's a chance you may already have a bit of Kate Larsen's work in your bathroom on Boots' product packaging. Her illustration style is really gentle and pleasing to look at.
8. I own this linocut print 'Doggie Diner' by Eric Rewitzer from 3 Fish Studios. There's something about it that just amuses me and says so much about the States. Again, the print method is a favourite. Eric and Annie's linocuts, paintings and postcards are original and affordable. Find them here.
9. Back in time again now to Richard Erdoes, whose work takes us to the 50's and 60's. His style reminds me a lot of Miroslav Sasek and 'This is London,' a much loved book in my home.
10. I first came across Bali Engel when I saw Norwich to Sheringham; the brilliant Picasso-esque animated short. I've been a fan ever since.
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Using the pan drippings to sauté the vegetables allows the bacon's smokiness to permeate the whole dish. It's a striking complement to the sweet potatoes and red peppers. And don't fret about making too much—you won't have leftovers for long. The flavors will meld further and make for a terrific breakfast the next day.
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- Makes 6 (side dish) servings
- Active Time
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- Cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels, reserving fat in skillet.
- Add onions, bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Stir in potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and starting to brown, 10 to 14 minutes. Stir in thyme, bacon, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories311
- Carbohydrates36 g(12%)
- Fat15 g(23%)
- Protein8 g(16%)
- Saturated Fat5 g(25%)
- Sodium336 mg(14%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber6 g(23%)
- Monounsaturated Fat7 g
- Cholesterol25 mg(8%)


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Cricket is a batsman's game. Third Man won't even bother to look at who won Man of the Match at Adelaide, and not just because he's already made up his own mind, which of course he has.
Over at Wisden Cricketer, Edward Craig, writes a few hundred words on Player Awards for the Test without once mentioning the Lancastrian whose first innings figures were 19 overs, 4 maidens, four for 51.
Anderson's wickets included three of the top four in Australia's batting line up – Watson , Ponting and Clarke.
As Anderson would know from his days playing for Burnley, in the Lancashire League, they take the cap round for a batsmen when he scores 50 and then again when he scores 100. You have to take 5 wickets as a bowler to have a cap taken round for you. And many clubs give batsmen special trophies for scores of 100, but ignore bowlers with Michelles and better.
So how do we put a batting valuation on Anderson's performance?
We could say that 100 and a 5fer are equivalent which values a wicket at 20 runs. That's what they do for the honours boards at most Test grounds.
But does a score of 100 at Adelaide really compare with a 5fer? And is a 5-fer which includes nine, ten, jack as good as a 4-fer that takes out an opener and numbers three and four?
Let's try this: you might expect a 'par' first innings score of around 500 for 6 at Adelaide. England scored 620 for 5, so that 'par' calculation isn't unreasonable. This means that 8 batsmen contribute on average 62.5 each. Anderson's 4-fer would work out as the equivalent of 250.
On the other hand, we could take the Test averages of Anderson's victims and add them up: 41, 54, 48 and 14 or 157 in total, except that we should take their averages for their first 'digs', which would be perhaps 25% higher, giving a equivalent of close to a double hundred.
Yet what do Watson, Ponting and Clarke average 'first up' at Adelaide? Higher still, surely.
In the end perhaps a qualitative evaluation is the only sensible one. Australia never recovered from the shock of those two fantastic late swinging deliveries, each of perfect pitch, that removed Ponting and Clarke. They set the psychological tone for what followed. Talk about targeting the Captain (and Vice-Captain!)
It was as if Jimmy had barged his way into the Australian dressing room and on the facing wall painted in blood: Your Defeat is Inevitable.
* How Good was Jimmy Anderson could be a question or a statement depending on the choice of punctuation. Third Man leaves it to the reader to make their own decision.


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Although we enjoy a variety of houseplants in the home - an ivy in the bathroom, an orchid in the bedroom and an olive tree in the living room, for example - there are a number of common houseplant health symptoms that can signify that we haven't got their care routine right just yet.
From yellow leaves to a lack of flowers, more often than not all it takes is a simple tweak in their light/water balance to bring a weeping houseplant back to life.
To help cure these botanical faux pas, Flower Card have put together a helpful infographic which highlights common houseplant issues and how we can fix it.
They have also provided a helpful reminder of what living conditions some of our favourite houseplants enjoy including peace lilies, ferns and succulents.
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A warm welcome to SUGCR!
SUGCR is a bellringing society for students and staff at university in Southampton. The Guild has a rich history stretching back 65 years, and continues to be an active and vibrant society.
SUGCR has a strong social aspect in addition to our ringing activities, and we put great emphasis on enjoying ourselves whilst working to improve both our standard of ringing and our repertoire of methods.
Our membership comprises a vast range of abilities, and everyone is welcome; especially those who want to try it out for the very first time.
To discover more please take a look around our website. Anyone interested in joining us, or simply wanting to know more, can contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Sectors we work with at DSP Electrical
We carry out the design, installation and commissioning of retail, commercial, industrial and public sector electrical installations throughout the united kingdom. Having developed a diverse range of capabilities, we are able to offer the complete solution for clients requiring electrical expertise.
DSP Electrical have extensive experience as electricians to the restaurant and hospitality sector, working for many blue chip companies nationwide within major airports, railways and shopping centres. When wiring catering specification appliances it is crucial to have an expert understating of the associated loading so that the appliance is safe and fit for purpose. DSP Electrical have designed and built many restaurants nationwide for major high street restaurant chains, which means we can offer the expert advice needed when choosing and setting out your restaurant.Get a quote
DSP Electrical have built a solid reputation delivering exceptional electrical engineering and service within the demanding retail sector. A flexible and innovative approach is essential to ensure projects are completed to the highest standards, delivered on time and on budget. Navigating the work-flow on a quick turnaround retail site requires excellent communications skills, close co-ordination with other trades to meet store opening deadlines. DSP Electrical take on all types of retail electrical projects nationwide, we work for many leading high street retailers and work within all the airports, railways, hospitals and shopping centres around the country.Get a quote
DSP Electrical are specialists in the industrial sector, from large projects to smaller short term project works. Our reputation is built on the highest level of reliable installations for over 20years working for many leading consultants and direct clients. Our industrial electrical installation expertise spans a variety of design and installation services within this sector. We work with our clients, staff and suppliers to achieve the best service possible at respectable rates. DSP Electrical take on all types on industrial sector projects around our base in Leeds and the surrounding areas including nationwide projects.Get a quote
DSP Electrical is fully competent in the complete design & build package on electrical services for the commercial sector, from initial planning stage to turn key. Regulation compliance is mandatory and our reputation is built on the highest level of reliable installations backed by 20 years in the industry servicing leading consultants and direct clients. DSP Electrical proven expertise continues to deliver electrical installation expertise spans the design and installation of lighting, power, emergency lighting, external lighting, fire alarms, access, security. DSP Electrical take on all types of commercial electrical projects nationwide to suit our clients needs.Get a quote
DSP Electrical provide many services within the energy sector by helping your business reduce your commercial, retail, public energy and maintenance costs through our energy reduction service. While some specialist companies may target their specific areas of expertise, DSP review your energy usage as a whole. This approach allows us to identify consumption and losses due to poor controls or high usage equipment or other influences.Get a quote


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· Develop pupils' physical competence and confidence and their ability to use these to perform in a range of activities.
· Promote physical skilfulness, physical development and knowledge of the body in action.
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· Promote positive attitudes towards active and healthy lifestyles.
· Give children opportunities to plan, perform and improve the quality and effectiveness in a wide variety of creative, competitive and challenge activities.
· Provide specialised coaches to run before and after school extra-curricular clubs
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The video I've reposted here of someone walking the insane Camino del Rey was on my Google+ feed with the comment "Scared of heights? Don't watch this".
I actually think the fear necessary to do justice to this video clip goes far beyond simple fear of heights, and could be described as "fear of walking along a crumbling bridge suspended high above a rocky gorge and falling to a horrible death". In other words I think it's a rational fear, and not a phobia. I was able to watch the video without being unduly terrified, since the cameraman's Sony minicam evidently wasn't reduced to tiny fragments of plastic and metal, therefore my assumption was that I wouldn't be viewing a tragic death. But I was a bit bewildered about why anyone lacking a strong death wish would do this.
If you can't parse the new phobia I've coined in response to the video, it should be read "Crumbly Bridge Screech Splat ophobia".


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What to Do If Your Car is Hit in a Parking Lot
Learn about the reporting procedures if your car is struck in a parking lot hit-and-run.
Q. My car was struck in a hit-and-run while it was parked at work. Do I need a police report in order to make a claim? How long do I have to report it to MetLife Auto & Home®?
A. If it's clear that another vehicle hit your car, look to your collision insurance for coverage. If an object such as a shopping cart struck your vehicle, your comprehensive insurance may be the solution. The caveat: Notify MetLife Auto & Home as soon as possible — you'll need to complete the proof of loss by 91 days or within the number of days required by law. Even better, call MetLife Auto & Home to address your specific claim. Do not get your vehicle repaired before contacting your insurance company because a claim adjuster may need to inspect the damage.
Police reporting requirements vary by state. In Maryland, for example, police respond to an accident only if there are injuries or if at least one of the vehicles is undrivable. Call your police department's non-emergency number to determine your state's policy.
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I wish I actually understood IT!! Then, I could have a pretty blog like the clever girls AND not spend as long creating a post as I do making the stuff I blog about!!
Anyhows, I'm pasting the above into a new post as directed by Bloglovin ... let's hope I manage to join without losing my Blog!! Now I'm hoping to try adding a side button ... oh dear, stressed just thinking about it :)
On the brighter side ... Spring has finally arrived in London. Yippeeeeeee, I get to dry the bedding outside :)


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LSC Programs Gear Up to Help Flood Victims
May 19, 2011
Washington, DC—With the surging Mississippi River devastating numerous communities, civil legal assistance programs funded by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) are participating in disaster response meetings and making preparations to help low-income individuals and families affected by flooding.
The LSC-funded programs are focusing on helping low-income flood victims who request assistance for legal problems arising from unemployment, loss of property and other matters. The LSC programs are coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, American Red Cross and state and local bar associations. Information about hotlines, shelters, recovery centers and response efforts is available at www.disasterlegalaid.org.
"LSC programs stand ready to help those affected by the flooding and the recent deadly tornadoes that devastated communities in the South and Southeast," LSC President James J. Sandman said. "We know that the legal problems faced by people can sometimes continue for months after a disaster, and LSC programs provide a framework for pro bono attorneys and other volunteers to undertake coordinated efforts to meet the legal needs of low-income clients."
Louisiana's legal services programs, pro bono projects and the Louisiana State Bar Association Access to Justice Committee have drawn up plans for responding to potential flooding in Morgan City, Houma and other areas of the state. LSC-funded programs in the state have substantial experience in disaster-related issues, in part because of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Gustav and the recent Gulf oil drilling disaster.
Thousands of homes and businesses in the Memphis area were flooded, and Memphis Area Legal Services, in conjunction with the Memphis Bar Association Access to Justice Committee, will help victims as floodwaters recede. Memphis Area Legal Services has prepared information for volunteer lawyers staffing a free legal clinic, and the Tennessee Bar Association held a webinar to help pro bono lawyers respond to flood-related matters. Memphis Area Legal Services also has conducted a seminar for staff and pro bono attorneys on how to assist flood victims, and a video of the seminar is being distributed at shelters and posted on websites.
LSC is the nation's single-largest funder of civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. Established by Congress in 1974, LSC operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation to provide for equal access to justice and to ensure the provision of high-quality legal assistance to low-income Americans.
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. The Corporation currently provides funding to 132 independent nonprofit legal aid programs in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.


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From understanding your requirement to execution, we take entire responsibility for your brand. Our processes are simple and completely transparent. We believe in working together while empowering each other with the knowledge and skills. All our activities are trackable at every point and we ensure great ROI.
Step 01.
This step involves all the research that is required to successfully achieve all our targets. But a passionate team is as important as the strategy. Your POC will be assigned during this step that will become your project head.
The proposed calendar for the entire project is executed in this step. 100% transparency is maintained and weekly reports are shared with you, for you to understand the entire planning. At any point, you can contact your POC for any clarity or doubts that you may have.
This step involves where the party begins. ROI analysis helps in understanding the benefits of the executed tasks and also prepares us for the next steps. This step is crucial to find out the scope of improvement and to record all the data points for future reference.


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Archive for the 'E-Waste' Category
E-Waste Recycling Efforts in Sri Lanka: A Field Study Report
Electronic waste, otherwise known as E-Waste , involves the discarding of electronic devices. As the world is developing, the growth of electronic devices is increasing and therefore also the amount of e-waste. But with this, comes many complications to the environment. This includes:
- Decreasing resources
- Release of harmful toxins (ex: mercury, brominated dioxin and lead)
- Increasing solid waste dump spaces
Hence, the importance of managing e-waste is very important especially with rising demands on electronics. In 2014 alone, there was 41.8 million tons of electronics discarded worldwide with an expected 49.8 million tons to be produced in 2018. However, only 15-20% of total e-waste is recycled worldwide. (See more.) (Leblanc)
Sri Lanka is in an even worse state. Most e-waste is dumped with regular trash and is not separated. So its toxins are disposed improperly but is also recycled with regular plastic items. For example: children's plastic toys are being manufactured using recycled e-waste in which some are contaminated with toxic flame retardant chemicals. (Hettiarachchi)
In order to avoid such issues of growing e-waste in dumps (such as the Meethotamulla garbage dump) and the aid in the possible future of recovering resources such as gold, copper and other valuable materials, Sri Lanka has investments in many e-waste recycling plants.
On the 12th of March 2018, the DP1 Geography students at the Overseas School of Colombo visited an e-waste management plant owned by Ceylon Waste Management. This is one of Sri Lanka's largest e-waste factories and is aided in funding by Singer electronics. This factory receives approximately 1000 electronic pieces a day from local suppliers and exports most of its recycled materials to Europe (including the Netherlands and other European contries). In this plant, waste is treated in multiple ways. Some electronics are tested for reuse or resale. However, majority of electronics are too old to have value. Therefore, most items are salvaged for plastics, cathode tubes, copper, gold and other valuable metals.
This recycling plant is one of the first steps in a more sustainable Sri Lanka, helping reclaim valuable items while preventing environmental pollution and wasted resources.
So what can you do?
- REDUCE: Try not to buy unnecessary electronics. Instead of buying a DVD player, use the one on a computer you may already have.
- REUSE: If you have any e-waste that still works, resell it or give it for reuse.
- RECYCLE: If you have any e-waste, do not throw it away. Most places in Sri Lanka have a local scrap dealers as a middle person to help manage e-waste. If you sell your e-waste, there's a chance your waste may go to a recycling plant such as the Ceylon Waste Management factory. But if not, some value from the waste would still be recovered (and you can earn some money from this at least too.)
Works Cited
Ceylon Waste Management Co. Interview. 12 Mar. 2018.
"Electronic Waste." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Mar. 2018. Web. Accessed 21 Mar. 2018.
Hettiarachchi, Kumudini. "Experts warn of e-waste being dumped together with garbage." The Sunday Times Sri Lanka, 7 May 2017. Web. Accessed 21 Mar. 2018.
Leblanc, Rick. "E-Waste Recycling Facts and Figures." The Balance, 15 Mar. 2018. Web. Accessed 21 Mar. 2018.
Warakaptiya, Kasun. "E-waste: Turn pollution into prosperity." The Sunday Times Sri Lanka, 31 Dec. 2017.Web. Accessed 21 Mar. 2018.
Article by Sarah Shea, Class of 2019 DP Geography class
Pictures by Lukas Hettiaratchi, Class of 2019 DP Geography class


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Tierra del Lincoln a Tierra del Fuego8
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Running the Ruta 402
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Today on "The Lisa D Show" at noon MST on KHRO 1150 AM we'll talk to Patty James about how to get your children and yourself to eat more vegetables. James is a Certified Natural Chef with a Master's degree in Holistic Nutrition. Patty was founder and director of the Patty James Cooking School and Nutrition Center, the first certified organic cooking school and nutrition center in the country. Patty will discuss how to teach kids to say "More Vegetables, Please!"
Next we'll interview Lyle Bryon, who will be on the air promoting this weekend's Southwest Superchargers drag racing event brought to you by Shamaley Ford. We'll talk to Byron about his long career as an aerobatic air show performer , we'll give away tickets to the race and we'll talk about how you win the drag racing event.
Race info: 9/4 & 9/5 at El Paso Motorplex, I-10 exit 42 Clint. Tickets $12 at the door, kids 12 and under free. Time trials: 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Eliminations 7 p.m.
Visit www.southwestsuperchargers.com for more information about Southwest Superchargers.
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Peter Palotta (the fourth) is out of jail Sunday afternoon following his early morning arrest for DUI and knowingly driving on with a suspended or revoked license.
Palotta was booked into jail around 2:45am by PBSO. He was later released on his own recognizance.
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When the time comes to acknowledge your generous donors, it's important that you strike the right note. As with any outreach, the donor thank you is an opportunity to present your brand in the best possible light and enhance your organization's donor stewardship efforts.
Get creative. It doesn't have to be a standard letter, but if it's not, be sure you're conscious of the perceived cost of production and how that will be received by your donor.
Below you'll see a recent example of a 'thank you' mailer we created for the Daily Bread Food Bank. It follows these five tips that you can implement in your donor thank you letters too.
5 tips to consider when thanking donors:
Saying thank you should be exactly that, a heartfelt expression of your gratitude. It's not the time to ask for more. Don't say you still need help, even though in all likelihood you still do. Don't ask for their time or volunteerism either. Stick to the purpose of your outreach. If it can be customized and you can reference the amount of their donation, consider mentioning it. Any customization helps contribute to the overall feeling of sincerity. Making it hand signed, for example, is a good way to add a personal touch. Work within the limitations you have and look for ways to enhance the feeling of goodwill. With all of this in mind…
Donors appreciate the acknowledgment, but you don't want to leave them with the impression that you have spent a large portion of the budget (to which they have contributed) on elaborate and expensive communication packages. This doesn't mean you can't be creative. While a standard letter may be sufficient, if your brand has innovation as part of its DNA, then every single touch point should reflect that, including the thank you "letter". Which leads me to…
Let's say it takes the form of a mailer. If it never gets opened, it never gets read. You want to give your thank you note the best chance for success, so look for ways beyond simply a standard envelope with your logo on it to increase your likelihood of success. And while you're working on that…
Get to the point. Make sure that once they open it, they understand the purpose of the communication. Your goal is to make them feel appreciated which, hopefully, will compel them to continue support of your organization. To help with that goal…
Include big and small success stories as part of the message. Definitely state that because of their generosity you have been able to help X-number of people. But don't stop there. Focus on individual stories as well. This is where a human face and compelling story can really make your donor feel like they are making a difference.
Here is a recent example of a donor thank you piece we created for The Daily Bread Food Bank.
We sent a simple thank you card. At least that's what it looked like at first glance.
Because we sent it in a plain non-branded envelope we knew the receiver would be curious, and very likely to open it. The message on the front of the card simply said, "thank you." Inside, the message continued with "you have made a difference in my life"—and there was still no Daily Bread branding evident. Roll the fold down again and the donor is presented with the impact of their donation in the form of high-level statistics, and individual stories of impact from people these donations have helped.
This is when they see it is from Daily Bread, and by this point they are invested in reading on.
As you can see, donor thank you's don't have to be garden-variety standard format letters. Keep these 5 tips in mind and you'll be sure to leave your donors feeling appreciated.
Check out our portfolio for more examples of how our strategic approach to marketing in the social profit sector is making a difference for charities, causes, and corporations who embrace CSR initiatives.


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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Shiny Kids
They sure are shiny. That is how I find every little thing wrong with them. Some things require digging a hole to exhume shell inclusion, then welding up the hole. Sometimes I find a bit of texture from the wax seamline that needs finessing, or air gets trapped in the hair and etc during ceramic shell and forms little bronze bubbles and worms that need to be ground out, or wax drips, or whatnots. Next I'll weld stainless steel nuts up under the bases for when they get their wooden bases way down the road. As long as the welder is out, I'll do a final pass of filling pits on the figures. Then a last chase, and it is on to sandblast and patina.
Bison Minotaur with Lighting Bolt
Bison Minotaur surprise: he's holding a lightning bolt! This was an idea that could only come together after the four separate parts of the lightning were cast in bronze, then welded into place. The bolt is polished to a grey pad. After patina I will polish the bolt up again, and take a small buffer and rouge so it really glows.
Parts to the Hole / Whole
I thought the partial backs had nice character by themselves. Next they are welded into place, along with parts fit the heads, legs, spheres, and arms of the larger male figure. The welds are ground down, and textures of hair and other details are ground to match. Next the grind is blended. After that it is time for touch-up welds, and grinding off all of the wax drips the foundry plopped all over the figures. Getting them perfect takes quite awhile, so there is still quite a way to go.
New School from the Old School
New School of fish that is. This group of three wax fish accompanied me to the foundry; over the course of the next while they will be followed by another seven fish. I spent all day every day for the last four days pulling four fish in various poses, reassembling them, and chasing them out. Only three came together in time for the trip to the foundry. Making each fish have a unique bend requires draping each side of the silicon mother mold over a curved surface and hand painting in 7 or 8 layers of hot liquid wax, then creating an extra section of fish to fill the expansion of the long outer curve, seaming the whole thing together, adding all the fins from their own separate molds, and making each fish perfect so that the foundry can cut them apart for casting, after which I will weld them back together, chase out the welds, and patina them.
I also brought down the mold for the wax stream/hoop that they swim through for the foundry to pull wax forms from, as that is just a straight wax pull.
All of this fishy business is for a new commission from the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City. Along 2100 South, between the sites of the two previous runs of trout- the new school will run through the redesigned Monument Plaza in Sugar House. This is the best kind of commission: the client likes your previous work for them and out of the blue calls and asks for more to place in a great new location.
Alchemist Wax to Bronze
The foundry had these turned around in no time. Some of the pieces were still too hot to touch, as they had just plasma-cut them from the casting tree. Now I chase all the forms and prep all the pieces, then weld everything back together and chase out all the weld lines. They cast clean, so it should be pretty straight forward.


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If you thought Jennifer Lopez's slit-down-to-there Versace dress from the 2000 Grammys was iconic, wait 'til you clap eyes on the plunging neckline she's sporting these days.
The singer and actress, who's wrapping up the final leg of her concert residency in Las Vegas, found time to take a break by the pool. And, boy, did she pick one killer swimsuit.
Having recently celebrated her 49th birthday with a jaw-dropping string bikini, Lopez upgraded to a peach one-piece highlighting every one of her famous curves.
Judging by her peach-centric caption, the mom of two was most definitely feeling herself. And she certainly wasn't alone. Lopez's fans are currently waxing poetic in her mentions.
"How do you look like this?? I'm in awe! YOU ARE A QUEEN… with a heart of gold," gushed one fan.
"I wasn't even like that at 20!" read another comment.
"I think we are the only real booties still standing around here," a commenter added, while another quipped, "This picture just yelled at me and told me to do more squats."
Perhaps the highest praise came from Kim Kardashian, who left a simple: "WOW" followed by three peach emojis.
Feeling inspired? The swimsuit is Myra Swim's Hunter one-piece in citrus, which retails for around £70. Squat sessions sold separately.
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From LA Weekly, re: the John Cage Festival that I'm playing in next week:
Alongside all his chart-topping megahits, new-music visionary John Cage composed many lesser-heard and equally notable pieces. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Cage's birth, REDCAT offers two nights of this rarely played stuff remade/remodeled by CalArts' new music ensemble, the New Century Players, and the CalArts Orchestra. Tonight brings a sampling of Cage's more epic-scale items, including Dance/4Orchestras, Ryoanji and Renga. Tomorrow night centers on Fontana Mix, Cage's crucial "indeterminacy" piece; the original Fontana Mix tape montage is woven into ensemble works composed using its score by James Tenney, David Behrman, Cornelius Cardew and others. By the way, the original title of Fontana Mix was Performance Mix, but during its preparation Cage renamed it after his Milanese landlady, Signora Fontana. —John Payne
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Joel Carlson Sentenced for Customer Fund Theft
Joel William Carlson of Vadnais Heeights, MN, Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud, Misappropriating $1.5 Million from Clients
Joel William Carlson, 43, and a Vadnais Heights, MN investment advisor Investment adviser has been sentenced to prison after perpetrating a $1.5M fraud against clients, according to reports from the Minnesota's U.S. Attorney's Office. Carlson also pleaded guilty in September to two counts of tax evasion.
According to his guilty plea and documents filed in court, Carlson reportedly acted as an investment advisor during 2010 and 2011, and deposited client investments, as well as additional funds belonging to his father, into a Trust Financial Group account, which was actually Carlson's personal bank account, according to court reports from Minnesota.
Joel William Carlson Misappropriated Funds from His Own Father, Agreed to Pay $1,239,735.35 in Restitution to the IRS
Instead of investing the funds, Carlson spent the money on personal items and, when confronted, lied to his clients about the existence of their investments, said reports further allege. In addition to intentionally misappropriating both client assets and his father's assets, totaling more than $1.5 million, the reports note, Carlson failed to file personal income tax returns for tax years 2010 and 2011.
Furthermore, in addition to paying restitution to the investment fraud victims and his father, Carlson agreed to pay $1,239,735.35 in restitution to the IRS.
The Peiffer Wolf Investment Rights Lawyers Often Represent Investors
The Peiffer Wolf investment rights lawyers often represent investors who lose money as a result of investment misconduct. They take most cases of this type on a contingency fee basis and advance the case costs, and only get paid for their fees and costs out of money they recover for their clients.
Investors who believe they lost money as a result of investment misconduct may contact the investment rights lawyers at Peiffer Wolf, Jason Kane or Joe Peiffer, for a free, no-obligation evaluation of their recovery options, at 585-310-5140.


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Recommended Reading
The Patapsco River Valley: Cradle of the Industrial Revolution in Maryland
By: Hal Sharp
Based on a personal survey of the area and extensive research into primary sources, Hal Sharp has written an exciting history of the Patapsco River Valley in its role as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution in Maryland. The book is beautifully illustrated and published by the Maryland Historical Society in 2001. The project has been supported by the Patapsco Heritage Greenway and made possible by grants and contributions from the Maryland Historical Trust, Celebration 2000, and others.
Patapsco: Life Along Maryland's Historic River Valley
By Alison Kahn and Peggy Fox
This is a documentary about an historic valley that saw the birth of industry in Maryland, the nation's first railroad and first cross-country highway.This engaging portrait is viewed through the memories of its elders from many walks of life. Through compelling text and beautiful photography we gain a true sense of the cultural legacy of Maryland's historic Patapsco River Valley.
America's Conservation Impulse: A Century of Saving Trees in the Old Line State
By Geoffrey L. Buckley
Mr. Buckley tells the story of how Maryland's rural forestry and urban tree management were intertwined. He relates how Fred Besley, Maryland's first state forester and a protégé of Gifford Pinchot, moved aggressively to implement pioneering scientific and conservation practices that are commonplace today. The author places the main narrative into a larger social context, connecting the past to the present and through to the future.
Preserve. Protect. Interpret. Restore.
The Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, protecting, interpreting and restoring the environment, history and culture of the Patapsco Valley between Daniels and Elkridge, Maryland.
Natural processes, natural beauty, and history combine to create a unique opportunity for neighboring residents and visitors from across the state and beyond, to understand and enjoy Maryland's most dramatic river valley. Through the efforts of many partners, the public appreciates the significance of the valley's heritage, understands its history, and enjoys the experience it has to offer.


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Teen Driving Log Frequently Asked Questions
The Teen Driving Log Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page provides answers and solutions for commonly asked questions and issues related to the Teen Driving Log iPhone app.
I just got a new phone. Can I transfer the data?
Your data file should be transferred when you restore your new phone from a backup of your old device. Also see next question (how to transfer data).
How do I transfer data from one device to another device?
The way to share the data would to be to use iTunes sharing. You would copy the data file to your computer and then back to the other device. You then have to keep track of which device has the most recent copy of the data. Here is Apple's link on how to use iTunes Sharing.
Can I track the number of miles driven?
The app does not currently support mileage tracking; however, there is a roundabout way to keep track of the number of miles driven during a single session. The effort requires entering mileage data in the notes section. By entering the number of miles traveled in the notes section, you can export the driving log data to a .csv file and utilize the functionality of worksheet software (Excel, Numbers, Google Sheets, etc.) to calculate the number or miles driven.
Does the app support multiple users?
The app is designed to for a single user; however, there is a workaround that makes it possible to use the app with multiple users. The notes section can be utilized to track multiple drivers. In doing so, you will need to export the data using the backup feature and sort the resulting .csv file by the notes column. The functionality of the worksheet program (Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, etc.) will allow users to total the time and track the skills.
For a step-by-step tutorial on how to utilize this feature, Select the multi-user tutorial button. Multi-user Tutorial
I can't export | backup my data (email does not work)
If you can't send the email, or you get a pop-up alert saying no email is selected, it most likely means one of two things:
- The email address was typed in incorrectly. If so, enter the correct email address and try sending it again.
- The device you are using (iPhone, iPad, etc.) does not have an email account established to send the email from. To set up an email account on your device: Follow the directions provided by Apple at this web location https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201320 Note that the account serves as your default sending account. Once this step has been addressed, you will be able to set an address (Teen Driving Log App, Settings, Backup, tap to set email address, <enter the email address you want to send your backup to>). Note that the sending account can be the same as the receiving account.
There is another option if the above processes do not work. You can download the log through iTunes on your desktop computer. Here are the instructions on how to do that:
Once you connect your phone to your computer and start up iTunes:
- Click on the phone icon to view the phone settings.
- Select the File Sharing option.
- Select the Teen Driving Log app under the Apps heading.
- Select the drivinglog.csv file.
- Click Save and save to your preferred location.
If these steps do not work for you, please contact our support team for further assistance.
How do I print my driving log?
To print your driving log, follow the process below:
- Select the Settings option found in the bottom menu bar
- Select Backup
- Enter the email address where you want to send the file
- Click the Backup Now Button
- Select Send
- Open the email and select the file .csv file and print. If you don't have Excel or similar program on your computer, we recommend using Google Sheets, a free worksheet reader found at: https://www.google.com/sheets/about
What do I do if I see a bunch of # signs in the Start Date and End Date fields when I open the .csv file?
For most spreadsheet readers, such as Excel and Google Sheets, you will need to make the column bigger.
To make the column bigger:
- Select the columns you want to make wider
- Click the right boundary of one of the columns you selected
- Double Click – If that doesn't work, select the right boundary and hold down your left mouse button and drag your mouse to the right
Another way to make the columns bigger in Excel is:
- Click on the Format tab at the top of the windo
- Select Column
- Select Width
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Sdesapio1 had een nieuw logo ontwerp nodig en lanceerde daarom een wedstrijd op 99designs.
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Danneskjold Collections or Danneskjöld Repossessions
Ragnar Danneskjöld is a character in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" (originally published in 1957) and is making a comeback in the upcoming film: Atlas Shrugged Part 3: Who is John Galt?
Ragnar is a pirate. He robs and sinks "looter" ships - "government relief ships, subsidy ships, loan ships, gift ships, every vessel with a cargo of goods taken by force from some men for the unpaid, unearned benefit of others". He never attacks or sinks private ships or military vessels. He sells the cargo for gold and puts that gold into accounts for the producers (men and women) from whom the goods were initially taken.
Before becoming a pirate, he was a student of philosophy and physics at Patrick Henry University. He studied under Dr. Robert Stadler (head of the department of physics) and Dr. Hugh Akston (head of the department of philosophy). He went to school with Francisco d'Anconia and John Galt. He was planning to be a philosopher. His life prior to college isn't discussed much but he was an European aristocrat and at one point he says his father was a bishop.
Physically he is very good looking. Tall with hard, proud features and the "scornful mouth of a viking statue." He has gold blond hair. His appearance is often described as perfection.
"Collections" and/or "Repossessions" should be very subtle. "Danneskjöld" is the primary.
We would like pirate imagery included in the logo.
Important scene with Ragnar from Atlas Shrugged the book:
Chapter VII: The Moratorium on Brains - Ragnar brings Hank Rearden a bar of gold ("a small refund on a very large debt") and explains his reasoning for his current occupation. Hank has the opportunity to turn Ragnar in to the police but doesn't.
Ragnar quotes from Atlas Shrugged the book:
"When robbery is done in open daylight by sanction of the law, as it is done today, then any act of honor or restitution has to be hidden underground."
Rangar states to Hank Rearden that he is out to destroy Robin Hood:
"This is the horror which Robin Hood immortalized as an ideal of righteousness. It is said that he fought against the looting rulers and returned the loot to those who had been robbed, but that is not the meaning of the legend which has survived. He is remembered, not as a champion of property but as a champion of need, not as a defender of the robbed, but as a provider of the poor. He is held to be the first man who assumed a halo of virtue by practicing charity with wealth which he did not own, by giving away goods he had not produced, by making others pay for the luxury of his pity".
"My father was a bishop - and of all his teachings there was only one sentence that I accepted: 'All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword'."
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I have a general question about the usage of VDP registers.
Where do I find more information about the hex values? Are they in the Sega Manual? For example, move.w #$80xx,($C00004) for register 0... I'm curious about the 80 part of the hex value. I found in the YaVDP the hex values all the way up to register 15 which is #$8F. But that's the end of the document and there's more registers after that. Would register 16 for setting scroll size be #$90? Just need clarity here. I already understand how to setup all the bits for the instructions to the data + control ports, thanks to the vdp calculators I found.
Thanks again for the help. I have my first screen layout on Plane A loaded using a nametable, and it's skewed beyond the boundaries of the screen. I figured either I set the scroll size, or I do some code that resets the x coord back to 0 and y down to the next line once the drawing routine reaches the rightmost part of the visible display area. Either way, I would like to understand register 16 and up better.
Hex values for VDP registers...
For anything related to VDP (plane, color, sprite, tiles)
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I think someone mentionned Charles McDonald's genvdp guide. Everything's clear there :
Programming VDP registers
Any one of the 23 VDP registers can be programmed by writing 16 bits of
data to the control port. The data written has the following format:
Rxx = VDP register select (00-1F)
Dxx = VDP register data (00-FF)
Writing to non-existant VDP registers has no effect.
Bits 15 and 14 must be set to 1 and 0 respectively, otherwise the write
will be treated as the first half of a command word. The state of bit 13
does not matter.
Here's an example of programming one register:
; Set border color to palette $3, index $F
move.w #$873F, $00C00004
Since the 68000 treats 32-bit memory access as two 16-bit operations,
you can program two registers at once:
; Set split point bits for both window registers
move.w #$91809280, $00C00004
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Watch: UK's first LGBT televised radio show to launch
By James Cridland for media.info
Posted 21 January 2016, 5.00am est
Pride Radio, the Newcastle-based online radio station, will produce two live shows a week for Made Television, the local television channel in parts of the UK.
The programme, "Made with Pride", is set to begin broadcast shortly on Made in Tyne & Wear. It's a live radio programme also carried on the television, in a format that's familiar with viewers overseas (and may remind some viewers of the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on Sky One fifteen years ago).
Speaking in a press release, Pride Radio host and Made in Tyne and Wear presenter Peter Darrant said: "To launch our first televised radio show is just fantastic. Presenting three hours of LGBT radio, live each week to a huge TV audience, not just in Tyne and Wear but across the UK with the online live player, is a really bold move by Pride and Made TV. I'm not aware of any other public broadcaster giving such an opportunity to the LGBT community. I'm extremely proud and can't wait to start the show."
Lee Finan, Chair of Pride Radio, adds: "This is a very exciting partnership. Since the launch of Made Television we've been really impressed with their commitment to the LGBT community with a range of innovative and ground breaking productions. We enjoyed working with the Made in Tyne and Wear team at Newcastle Pride and this latest venture is another testament to our ongoing, positive relationship."
The new LGBT Radio TV series is one of a number of moves by Made Television, aimed at strengthening their commitment and engagement with the LGBT community.
Made in Tyne and Wear entertains over 550,000 viewers every month. Its sister channels in Bristol and Cardiff are each bringing in over 350,000 local viewers, and Made in Leeds enjoys a monthly audience of almost 650,000.
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Next week is National School Meals Week and there are lots of ways to get involved and promote the benefits of healthy, nutritious school meals.
The campaign for free school meals for all children in education began right here in Bradford, Green Lane Primary School being the
first school in the UK to serve a hot meal to all their pupils.
12-16 November is your school's chance to get involved through fun activities, international theme days and meal promotions ideas.
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I have a very creative client , Louise, who owns a store in the Watercrest Mall in Waterfall called The Find.
She designed all these soaps and has made the most amazing labels to go on the boxes. I was just the soap maker.
Don't they look amazing?
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Sorry, I omitted specification due to perceived context. I was referring to the TFN DD.
The sculpting jargon is "gubbins" or "cruft". I wish I were skilled enough to sculpt a gibbon.
Yeah, the Shapeways restrictions and our desire to print in the lower res plastic does limit some topologies.


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Spring 2011 Ready-to-WearHermès
It scarcely seems possible that there could be such a material as "transparent crocodile," but if anyone is capable of producing such stuff, it would have to be Hermès. And the designer best placed to use it would naturally be Jean Paul Gaultier. And he would instinctively cut it into a sharply tailored jacket. That particular item was one of the more mesmerizing pieces in Gaultier's swan song for Hermès today (Christophe Lemaire takes these luxurious reins next season), but there were plenty more in a show that made for a fabulous last hurrah.
The collection also made full use of the house's horsey heritage, starting with the showbizzy opener of a dressage corps going through its paces under a mass of chandeliers. Then Karlie Kloss, every designer's favorite equestrienne, stalked out in second-skin black leather, brandishing a riding crop. Her lean, sexy, and ever-so-fetishistic look set the tone for the whole show. Where there was volume, as in a white organza coat trailing away in scarf points, or a flowing gown in ombré chiffon, or the capes of mousseline that swathed the finale, it merely emphasized the intense body-consciousness of the rest. Which meant the key piece was a leather basque, highlighting the waist, attenuating the hard, precise silhouette.


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I neglect my telephoto lens. I do. I let it languish. I pass it up in favor of younger, better looking, 'sharper', more expensive lenses.
But there's a lot it can do for me that my other lenses can't. So here's a shout out to the longer lens. Thanks for blurring the background grasses to create that wash of color in the background. And for generally including less clutter in photos. And for sometimes saving me a few steps, or getting me closer than I otherwise could. I appreciate it. That's pretty cool the way you can do that.
Much obliged.
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text: What will they think of next. For those of us who keep forgetting to drink, which they say is most of us, Vitel has come up with an ingenious way to remind us to have a drink of water. They're hoping the design will motivate behavior to drink more water. Interesting concept and a possible answer to get us drinking more of what we need.


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To be candid, the holiday season can be a challenge. Between gift-giving pressures, social obligations, and just unrealistic expectations, not everyone is smiling during the holidays. Admittedly, Christmas-time is an emotional time for me – it reminds me of my mom's passing fifteen years ago from metastatic breast cancer. And if you or someone you love is suffering from breast cancer, well, let's say you might not be belting Christmas carols at the top of your lungs this year.
No matter what holiday(s) you celebrate, there's a special art to gift giving that I think many of us have forgotten. After all, it's easy to either become swept away by all the holiday sale notifications that are flooding your email inboxes right now, or become cynical of holiday commercialization. But gift giving at its core dives so much deeper than any buy one get one sale at Bed, Bath, and Beyond (although that's hard to pass up I mean come on). Gift giving can improve relationships, develop a mutual sense of reciprocity, and foster trustiworthiness.
Gift giving however can become complicated if a loved one has breast cancer. Aside from financial struggles and deteriorating health, there's a whole sleu of emotions that they could be feeling that makes the holidays a sensitive time of year. Maybe they feel vulnerable, guilty, or even selfish, and have no idea how to express that to you. They're going through hell, and giving them a gift that can help put a smile on their face may seem nearly impossible.
This is not meant to be a "one size fits all" kind of list. Rather I hope this can be a road map to provide you with guidelines of what you may want to consider before giving a gift to a loved one with breast cancer.
1) Give them something cozy.
Chemotherapy is rough. Think about it, chemotherapy literally poisons the human body. That's a gross over-simplification, but you get my point, I hope. Aside from the immediate strain of treatment, the prescriptions will often trigger other uncomfortable side effects. So your loved one could always use an extra snuggly sweater, a candle as big as their face, or a beautiful bath bomb (Note: Sometimes after surgeries or during high-intensity treatment they may not be able to take baths. Always consult your loved one if you're unsure).
2) Give them something that they can enjoy in the immediate future
Breast cancer is incredibly unsettling. It disrupts people's lives and shatters their idea of the future. Suddenly thinking about a year from now, six months from now, even a week from now can feel like mental gymnastics. That said, it might be insensitive to get them tickets for a concert that's set for next October. The gift might only remind them of their biggest fears surrounding death and dying. Whatever you give them – whether it be a physical gift or an experiential gift – make sure it's something they can enjoy either now or in the near future.
3) Give them $$$
Money sounds like it could be tacky and thoughtless, and it honestly can be if you don't honor tasteful gift giving decorum (although I'm always a fan of the high-five with a $5 bill trick). But, consider your audience. Cancer ain't cheap. It's not just medical bills. Trust me those are bad enough, but throw in life's other obstacles into the equation, and now your loved one may be forced between paying this month's long list of co-pays or paying their rent. Ouch. So whether it be a handwritten card with a check inside, a contribution to a GoFundMe page, or just strolling into your loved ones house and make it rain with dollar bills, money is always helpful for your loved one with breast cancer. If that still weirds you out, consider getting them a gift card for their all-time favorite store. It sounds lame but you can't go wrong, they'll use it and get themselves a gift they're bound to enjoy.
4) Give them something that's reflective of you as the gift giver.
I know this sounds weird but hear me out. As a precursor to this tip, check out this tidbit from The Guardian, "for a present to be meaningful, you need to give away a bit of yourself, even if there is a risk that the gift might not square so closely with the recipient's practical needs or tastes than one acquired purely with that in mind." In other words, be yourself! Your loved one obviously loves you for who you are, so flaunt that charm 😉 Whip up that DIY peppermint face scrub, bake a zillion of your favorite cookies, or give them a book that's inspired you, whatever is your thing, do it, because it's probably awesome.
5) Just spend some quality time with them, damn it!
I mean, need I say more? Don't let your loved one feel lonely this holiday season. Snuggle them close and remind them how badass and amazing they are.
Lastly, if I have one last piece of advice, don't get your loved one something that directly reminds them they are diagnosed with breast cancer. Trust me, they haven't forgotten, so there's no need to remind them this holiday season. Give them something that honors them for who they are, independent of breast cancer.
Hopefully these tips will be helpful this holiday season ✨. If you liked this article, check out a similar post I wrote for YogaByCandace.


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Three Travelers Learn to Trust Their Agent During Recent Nor'eastersby Richard D'Ambrosio
As much as travelers like to think they know what is best for them, sometimes trusting their travel agent is the best plan, especially when bad weather is rolling in.
In January, Diane Bean, luxury travel advisor at Off on Vacation in Bangor, Maine, had booked a couple and their adult daughter on a $5,000 Disney World package through American Airlines Vacations, long before the Weather Channel started warning New Englanders that the Northeast was in for some late winter nor'easters.
The couple were scheduled to depart on American from Bangor, on March 3, to visit friends in Fort Myers, Florida, before driving up to meet their college-age daughter in Orlando the following week. As the weather system moved through the Northeast, thousands of flights were being canceled, sending a cascade of delays and disruptions to travel plans well into the weekend.
The nor'easter had a unique impact on smaller airports like Bangor, given that with fewer flights there, rebooking passengers is more difficult, and can make alternative plans more complex. But if it hadn't been for their travel agent, Diane Bean, they may have had to deal with those unpleasant complications.
Travel agents know best
At the time of the booking, Bean made certain that the couple had purchased seats, rather than just holding a ticket.
"Many people refuse because they have already paid for the airfare and they don't want to pay extra for "seats," trusting they will be assigned one at the airport," Bean said. "I told them, 'no can do. This time of the year you can't take a chance with the weather.' They agreed and I bought their seats (for $48). "
Sure enough, when the couple got to the airport, their American flight to Philadelphia was overbooked by six passengers and American was offering upwards of $2,500 per person to anyone willing to be rebooked on a later date. With dinner reservations, Disney Fast Passes and other plans committed to, the couple didn't want to take the bait.
As they were boarding, the couple texted Diane to thank her. "That's why you're the BEST!!! Thank you!"
They made their flight and were able to enjoy their friends' company that evening and the next couple of days before they were to drive their rental car to Orlando to pick up their daughter.
Second nor'easter roars in
As bad luck would have it, the couple's daughter was scheduled to depart on Mar. 6, as the second consecutive nor'easter rolled up the Atlantic seaboard.
"I had been monitoring the weather and made certain that my clients had instructed their daughter to put my number on her phone," Bean said.
On Tuesday, Bean was notified that the daughter's flight was going to be canceled. While Bangor's weather would be fine on Wednesday, her connection through Philadelphia wouldn't be. The nor'easter arrived much earlier that day, eventually causing American and the other airlines there to cancel nearly 300 flights and delay another 160.
She scrambled, calling Allegiant, which had a flight from Clearwater to Bangor, skirting the storm system by not having to connect anywhere. Bean was able to secure the daughter a one-way ticket for about $400 and confirm that American wouldn't cancel her return trip through Washington Dulles International.
"Their daughter wasn't leaving yesterday and she was to fly to Orlando, take the Disney Express to Disneyworld and meet up with them. Her AA flight was canceled Tuesday as she was to land in Philly and that wasn't happening. I anticipated that happening so I was watching the availability on the Allegiant flight from Bangor to Clearwater. $400 for the Allegiant flight.
"So long story short," Bean said, "they are all at Disney World enjoying their Fast Passes and scheduled dining reservations with the Mouse in 80-degree sunshine, as I sit here in a white-out blizzard in 30-degree weather."
All in a day's work for an experienced travel agent.