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I've been mulling over this post for a few days now, ever since a regular library patron of our branch asked me a seemingly innocuous question. "Have you read any good, happy-ending books lately?" I was completely stumped. So many questions swirled in my brain. Had I read any good happy-ending books lately? Had I ever? What was wrong with me that I couldn't think of a single book to recommend to her? Why do I only read sad books? Would I be a happier person if I read happier books?
I know that I used to read happy-ending books. I went through a huge "chick-lit" phase in my 20's. (Yes, that term is problematic, but I do find it an apt way to categorize a large chunk of my previous reading habits.) These were books about young women in their 20's, mostly looking for love, a good job, and their identities in big cities like New York and London. I was in a medium-sized Southern city, with a job I wasn't sure about, but I still felt a kinship with these young women. Most of them eventually found what they were looking for, or at least got started on a path that they liked, and it was comforting to read.
I've read and adored authors like Elinor Lipman and Sarah Addison Allen, who both write smart, charming fiction about love, family, and relationships. They're mostly happy in the end, usually. I read The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion last year and thought it was adorable and fun. (Although I don't feel compelled to read the sequel, The Rosie Effect.) Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl and Attachments were pretty happy and funny. So I know that every once in a while I do read on the lighter side.
Looking at my Goodreads 2016 Reading Challenge, out of 62 books read thus far, I'd classify only 7, maybe 8, of them as "happy-ending books." That equals about 11%. No wonder I totally blanked when my library patron asked me to recommend something. I am often attracted to messy, bittersweet, or downright sad books because I read to experience and learn and feel. I want my reading to teach me something – an emotional truth, the reality of a person's life on the other side of the world or someone totally different from me in my home region – I want to experience it all, the good and the bad. I look for connection, for understanding, for enlightenment. That said, sometimes I just want a thrilling page-turner!
I don't mean to say that because I seek emotional realism and complexity in my fiction that I am better than someone who reads mostly for escape. I have already wrestled with book snobbery years ago and I won. I thankfully left that crap behind. I know that people read for many reasons, all valid. These just happen to be my preferences and habits, most of the time.
I know that there is room in my reading life for both the emotional texture I crave and the restorative practice of escape. I saw that patron a couple of days after she asked me my question, and I told her that she'd really gotten me thinking about my reading habits. I said that I am going to start mixing in more happy books, taking a chance on authors or books I may have previously not given a fair shake to. Besides, I want to be able to help the next person who comes in looking for that sweet, feel-good story when they've had a rough week.
So this is where you come in, dear readers! Give me your picks for books with happy endings. I need some inspiration! My library patrons and I thank you.


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Today, technology, music, and culture seem to change rapidly and we may be tempted to wish for "the good old days." One hundred years ago, in 1916, times were also changing fast. Suffragettes were campaigning, Ragtime swept the nation, and the automobile was changing the shape of cities.
Be swept back in time to a 1915 New Year's masquerade, hosted by the richest woman in Dallas, and attended by the most famous people of the time. Come meet Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart, Charlie Chaplin and other fascinating characters in this "whodunnit" musical murder mystery, replete with a mansion, multiple motives, and appearances you will not want to miss. In their 6th original production, the Jesters troupe will showcase original song and dance numbers that bring us the splendor of 1916 and the excitement of today. Comparing then to now, Jesters will make us all question the value of change. Should we embrace it? "Time will Tell."


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How are we addressing our own power?
In posts by Deborah Fisher, W. Keith Brown, Brett Cook and others, "our own power" takes many forms: power as agency, power as hubris, discursive power, privilege. Many of us engaged in this conversation wrestle with the dilemma of how much to embrace our own power and how much to reject it because of the problems that the (unequal) ownership of power creates.
Rather than addressing my own privilege, I would rather turn my energy toward disrupting the political, economic, educational, and cultural systems that create privilege and regulate power, many of which are antiquated and some of which are morally corrupt.
How do I do that in my work? Through questioning (assumptions, systems, myself); through listening closely for prophetic voices; through teaching and challenging my own pedagogy; by learning other languages and assuming that when others speak, what I do not understand is my own deficiency; through believing in and seeking out the power that exists in unexpected places; by building alliances; by allowing myself to fall in love.
Many of us got into this field as a way to value difference and to resist dominant cultural and political structures through strategies of our own design. The territory between subverting our own power and using it, between agency and privilege, is an ethical minefield, gloriously murky, more complicated than any one question or category or label permits. Its danger is its power.
This territory is preceded by political and aesthetic movements around the world where citizens needed to be creative to survive. They needed new methods to threaten corrupt authorities. So Gandhi staged spectacular public burnings of British-made textiles and quietly spun his own yarn, and Boal devised ways to encourage citizenship and change laws through theater. Creativity was part of politics. What does it mean that these labels "socially engaged art" or "social practice" are really only used to describe art and social projects in the United States or from an American perspective? Do we Americans crave a container for these ideas because they are too risky for our cultural and political landscape?
Despite the recent and repeated desire to circumscribe it, I think this territory is most fruitful when it remains unnamed and undefined and malleable. I agree with Grant Kester; I don't know why people want to make this kind of work seem clean and tidy and name it as an "art movement." To do so reinforces the very power dynamics that many projects have sought to dismantle, critique, or challenge. Plus, when it is good, it is not clean at all. When it is good, we are all implicated.
About the contributor: Eric Gottesman is a photographic artist, teacher and organizer. His first book, Sudden Flowers, based on a fifteen-year collaborative project in one neighborhood in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will be released in July 2014. He has taught in art schools, university art departments and in collaborative workshops in several countries. EricGottesman.net


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ISTANBUL, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Turkey's skittish lira moved in and out of negative territory on Friday as investors weighed the prospects for the release of a U.S. pastor whose trial has strained relations with Washington.
The lira was trading at 5.90 to the dollar at 1134 GMT, unchanged from Thursday's close. Earlier on Friday, it gained to 5.85 - its strongest level in two months - before reversing course.
It rose 3 percent on Thursday on expectations that the pastor, Andrew Brunson, would be returned to the United States after Friday's court hearing.
"If he is released, it would be a major positive signal for the lira and should prove sufficient for USD/TRY to convincingly break below the support area around 6.00 towards the 5.6968 level," Piotr Matys of Rabobank said in a note to clients.
The case of Brunson, an evangelical Christian from North Carolina, has heightened tension between the NATO allies, helping to send the Turkish currency down 40 percent this year. He faces terrorism charges, which he denies.
NBC News reported that the White House expected Brunson to be released by Turkey and returned to the United States in the coming days, according to two senior administration officials and another person briefed on the matter.
NBC cited its sources as saying that under an agreement which U.S. administration officials recently reached with Turkey, Brunson is supposed to be released after certain charges against him are dropped at Friday's hearing.
The report could not be confirmed.
Brunson's lawyer told Reuters earlier that new prosecution witnesses expected to testify on Friday in his trial lacked relevance because their testimony was expected to focus on incidents after his arrest.
Istanbul's main stock index was up 1.60 percent, with shares in state lender Halkbank rising 4.91 percent, having briefly dropped 6.2 percent before a temporary suspension in trading.
A U.S. judge sentenced Halkbank executive Mehmet Hakan Atilla in May to 32 months in jail after he was convicted of taking part in a scheme to help Iran evade U.S. sanctions. The case is another source of strain in Turkish-U.S. relations .
One analyst said the volatility in Halkbank's shares is due to Brunson's trial. Markets believe the pastor's release would signal an improvement in Turkey-U.S. relations and could reduce or prevent a fine on Halkbank by the U.S. Treasury, the analyst said.
Turkey has dismissed the Halkbank case as politically motivated, and the Turkish finance minister has said he does not expect Halkbank to face any fine in relation to dealings with Iran. (Reporting by Daren Butler and Sarah Dadouch; editing by Ali Kucukgocmen, David Dolan, David Stamp and Larry King)


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Colorado passed groundbreaking reforms on payday lending in 2010 that were held up as a national model. But a group that opposes abusive lending tactics says borrowers and businesses that make the high-interest loans increasingly are maneuvering around the law.
Payday loans — characterized by high interest rates and fees and short payment periods — are disproportionately made to those living in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color, and military personnel living paycheck to paycheck, according to the Colorado attorney general's office. Many borrowers get trapped in cycles of debt when they keep borrowing to make ends meet.
A 2010 state law put strict rules on lending that limited the amount consumers could borrow, outlawed renewing a loan more than once and gave borrowers six months to repay. The law drastically reduced the amount of borrowing from payday lenders – dropping it from 1.5 million loans to 444,333 from 2010 to 2011 – and Colorado was hailed as a leader in regulation for an issue that had bipartisan support.
But since the regulations, lenders and borrowers found a way around them: Rather than renewing a loan, the borrower simply pays off the existing one and takes another out the same day. These back-to-back transactions accounted for almost 40 percent of payday loans in Colorado in 2015, according to the Colorado AG's office.
A report released Thursday by the Center for Responsible Lending, a nonprofit research and policy group that opposes what it calls predatory lending tactics, points out that the tactic has steadily increased since 2010. Re-borrowing increased by 12.7 percent from 2012 to 2015.
"While the (reform) was helpful in some ways, the law was not sufficient to end the payday lending debt trap in Colorado," said Ellen Harnick, western office director for CRL during a conference call on Thursday.
Colorado consumers paid $50 million in fees in 2015, the CRL report said. And with the increase in back-to-back borrowing, the average borrower took out at least three loans from the same lender over the course of the year. One in four of the loans went into delinquency or default.
Payday loans disproportionately affect communities of color, according to CRL's research, and the companies actively seek out locations in black and Latino neighborhoods — even when controlling for other factors such as income. Majority-minority areas in Colorado are almost twice as likely to have a payday store than other areas, CRL said.
"What they really experience is a cycle of loans that drain them of their wealth and big chunks of their paychecks," said Rosemary Lytle, president of the NAACP Colorado, Montana and Wyoming conference. "We've been aware for a long time that these inflict particular harm on communities of color."
Lytle said a favorite target for payday lenders is diverse military communities – such as outside Fort Carson in Colorado Springs – because the companies seek out borrowers who have a reliable income but are still struggling to make ends meet.
"Many struggle to regain their financial footing once they transition from active military service," said Leanne Wheeler, second vice president for the United Veterans Committee of Colorado. "The claim that these loans are helpful to families is simply false."
There were 242 payday lenders in Colorado in 2015, according to the attorney general's deferred deposit/payday lenders annual report.


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UW Athletics Department Makes Administrative Staff Promotions
The University of Wyoming Athletics Department recently promoted four administrative staff members.
Jessica Kumke assumes the new role of director of compliance. She previously held the position of compliance assistant within UW Athletics.
Brent Fletcher has been promoted from assistant ticket manager to director of ticketing. He replaces Greg Koteen, who took a position earlier this summer with the ticketing and marketing company Paciolan.
Mark Joekel is the new creative director for Video Services. He previously was UW's Video Services coordinator, and replaces Sean Christensen, who accepted a new position with Basketball Travelers Inc., a company that arranges domestic and international basketball competitions.
Jeff Pivic has been promoted within UW's athletic fundraising organization, the Cowboy Joe Club. Pivic has been promoted from development officer to director of development.
"When you have people take new positions with other companies, it is always positive when you have qualified individuals within your organization who you can promote," said UW Athletics Director Tom Burman. "In a couple of these cases, we were able to promote talented individuals, in Brent (Fletcher) and Mark (Joekel), who were already on our staff to fill vacant positions.
"We also felt that in a couple other cases, with Jessica Kumke in Compliance and Jeff Pivic in the Cowboy Joe Club that their performance, combined with needs in those particular areas, warranted them being promoted."
All four promotions became effective with the beginning of the new fiscal year on July 1.


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Criminal Justice honor society inducts new members
On Friday, December 9th, 2016, the Radford University chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society, inducted 17 new members. Founded in 1942, Alpha Phi Sigma pursues the following goals: "To honor and promote academic excellence; community service; educational leadership and unity." The Radford University chapter was established in 1995 and has sponsored numerous programs for criminal justice majors and the campus community.
New inductees to Alpha Phi Sigma include: Kyle Alger, Brianna Bosman, Morgan Brown, Bradley Cochran, Kristine Cralle, Lindsay Faircloth, Reyo Hodges, Ernest Knight, Alyssa Ludwig, Asha Marshall, Austin McClure, Kristen Morris, Rosa Santiago, Carley Swetz, Jill Thompson, Carrie Tomlinson, and Jaclyn Wilson.
They join the current members of Alpha Phi Sigma: Gabriel Arriola, Hayleigh Bostic, Anne Brinkley, Christina Brown, Michael Cook, Helen Currant, Taylor Fox, Lyndsey Good, Brendan Hogan, Emily Horgan, Colleen Howe, Caroline Keevey, Derek Lau, Caitlyn Lewis, Gabriela Lucas, Shakira McEachern, Rebekah Morgan, Kaitlyn Morse, Danielle Pompa, Deborah Robinson, Parker Stinnett, and Marissa Walker.
The Executive Board of the Radford University chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma includes President Gabriel Arriola, Vice-President Kaitlyn Morse, Secretary Hayleigh Bostic, and Community Co-Chairs Tina Brown and Parker Stinnett. Dr. Riane Bolin, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, serves as the group's faculty advisor.
The Department of Criminal Justice congratulates the members of Alpha Phi Sigma for their recognition and for the good work of the chapter!


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Botero's distinctive style evokes moral energy
When I saw Fernando Botero's Abu Ghraib pictures in November on their last day at New York's Marlborough Gallery, visitors packed the space to nearly museum-blockbuster level.
Had the last-minute reviews in the Nation and the New York Times brought them in?
Was it curiosity about how an artist famous for his caricatural style would handle a subject as grave as torture? Or the glum restiveness that most people of goodwill have felt at the wrongs committed during the Bush II years?
Now you can see for yourself the quandaries the Botero pictures pose: a selection of them hangs in UC Berkeley's Doe Library, under the auspices of the university's Center for Latin American Studies.
Atthowe Fine Art Services of Oakland has made the most of a space -- formerly the main passage to the library stacks -- never intended for exhibition purposes.
Forty-three works, about half drawings and half paintings, crowd the walls, most of them hanging at eye level or above.
The recessed fluorescent lights cast a softly reflective glare on the paintings -- to their benefit, for once, because their almost lusterless brushwork shows. It could not be otherwise. And the handmade quality of Botero's Abu Ghraib pictures matters almost as much as their subject matter.
The stylized qualities that cause the pictures to look like inventions naggingly remind the viewer that real events spurred Botero to make them.
Unlike Clinton Fein, the San Francisco artist provocateur who restaged before his camera some of the incriminating Abu Ghraib photos, using live models, Botero imagined his scenes of torment after immersing himself in reports of the scandal, both written and visual. (Fein's exhibition at Toomey-Tourell Gallery in San Francisco ends Tuesday.)
One goes to a Botero exhibition expecting it to elicit a smirk, if not a smile, at his use of a signature style on mainstays such as portrait and still life. But in the Berkeley exhibition, it never comes.
Everything in Botero's art tends to look pneumatic. This sort of exaggeration can evoke self-importance on the part of a portrait subject or a figure personifying a social role. In the right context it can hint at a bounty of substance or spirit.
Botero plays upon popular familiarity with his style in the Abu Ghraib series, giving even his most abject figures magnified physiques. But if they look as if they could burst their bonds or pry apart the bars that confine them, so much the better for making their degradation emotionally real to us.
In some of his most gruesome images of prisoners suffering, Botero has made them look almost like giant babies.
This would verge on repulsive insult if it did not spark an involuntary sympathetic reflex in our own body consciousness.
More than once in looking at Botero's pictures I thought of Willem de Kooning's remark that "flesh is the reason oil painting was invented." With none of de Kooning's impasto, Botero seems to have tried, and even succeeded occasionally, in reawakening that primal connection and recharging it with moral energy.
Scale in the paintings and drawings also accounts for some of their power. In the largest of them, the bodies approximate life-size, as do some of the figures -- a rope-bound, bloodied hand or foot, a snarling dog's head -- isolated on small canvases or pages. (Botero's attack dogs are true hellhounds.)
I find most compelling the images that put us close to a hooded, bleeding face or a lashed hand curled in desperation, where part of a body stands for a victim's whole being and fate.
By a sad irony, in giving generic treatment to the horrors of Abu Ghraib under American rule, Botero has de-personalized the victims in yet another way. We feel no doubt of his outrage at the atrocities or sympathy for the tortured, but his pictures actually make them less real than the photographs did. The exaggerations of his manner keep us moving between the key of the imaginary and the knowledge that they refer to documented events.
To recognize this we have only to wonder what we would make of these drawings and paintings if the world had not seen evidence of Abu Ghraib grotesquerie?
We might merely see them -- as many saw Leon Golub's '80s and '90s paintings of mercenaries -- as exercises in punishing us with reminders of the physical cruelty people visit upon one another every day in prisons, in the streets, even in marriages.
Do Botero's paintings make it easier, or more irresistible, to imagine the reality of what happens to prisoners in the American so-called war on terror? That must be the test of their social value.
Americans' assent to the unprovoked invasion of Iraq depended partly on a stunning failure or refusal to imagine the suffering that would follow on all sides.
Does Botero's work help to break the embargo on imagining symbolized by the administration's ban on photographs of the war dead's coffins?
Botero stakes everything on the power of handmade imagery to transfigure not only subject matter but the force it has in individual and civic memory.
But to what extent will the memory of Botero's Abu Ghraib paintings depend on his celebrity? The 21st century has already quickened many things, among them belief in the obsolescence of painting.
It may take us quite a while yet to disentwine the staying power of the paintings from the renown of the painter and from the still mounting reverberations of torture as a tool of American foreign policy.


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I went to the Sewing Directory meeting in Exeter at the weekend with my dear friend Sue. A great day and inspiring to meet so many creative people. We all oohed and aahed over each others work. Rachel from House of Pinheiro was there – she is lovely, and my first sewing blogger met in real life!
I wore this skirt which I'd finished the day before. It turned out to be very appropriate in a room full of quilters and patchworkers. Lots of people came up to me as they recognised the pattern Sinister Swarm by Anna Maria Horner. A good tip if you're going somewhere where you don't know many people – wear a conversation starter! It is quilting cotton, but not as stiff as some so worked well for this skirt.
I used Burda pattern number 122 from issue 4/2012. This pattern was one of the first I used last year when I started to sew clothes. It's very simple, with just four darts and small pockets so great if you only have a little fabric. I had a yard of this and even managed to squeeze the pocket linings out of it. Looking forward to wearing with a t-shirt and brown legs!
Pattern matching didn't really happen as I had so little fabric, but it looks ok I think. I'm very proud of my invisible zip – looking back at my early attempts at invisibility makes me laugh now!
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Samsung's decision to remove expandability options from the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ has proven to be a polarizing topic. While some don't care, the rest of us are truly disappointed by Samsung's measures, even if both devices improved in overall appearance. If you're wondering how this amounts to sales, the answer is rather shocking.
The Korea Times just published news claiming that Samsung has sold more of its new phablet units than it did last year. The report claims that Samsung has been able to sell 100,000 units of both devices in just three days, a number that's far better than what its predecessors sold in the same period of time. The report also claims that one of the major selling points has been the early launch of Samsung Pay in Korea, though this is hard to confirm at the moment.
Samsung hasn't really provided official figures, but IFA's press event could be the show floor for this information.
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music friday: son of daily mix
Friday, March 31, 2017
This time, it's Daily Mix 1! Clearly drawn from all the 60s music I play.
Spirit, "Dream Within a Dream." From the album The Family That Plays Together, which includes their greatest-ever song. This is not that song.
The Flying Burrito Brothers, "Hot Burrito #1." "There's nothing new that can be said about dirt."
Terry Reid, "Rich Kid Blues." Supposedly, Jimmy Page asked Reid to join "The New Yardbirds". Reid declined, but recommended Robert Plant and John Bonham.
The Rolling Stones, "Down Home Girl." Stones Meet Brill Building (Jerry Leiber was a co-composer), faux Southerness appears.
Sly & The Family Stone, "Life." From one of their lesser-known albums that wasn't a hit, but it stands up well.
Bonnie Raitt, "Love Me Like a Man." From her second album, when she was still known as a blues artist.
George Harrison, "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)." All Things Must Pass was the shit in 1970. Now, I only like a couple of songs from the three LPs. This isn't one of them.
The Grateful Dead, "Sugar Magnolia." It's proof of my lack of Deadheadedness that my favorites of their albums are Workingman's Dead and American Beauty. And I love "The Golden Road."
David Crosby, "Radio." From his first solo album in 20 years.
The Who, "Run Run Run." Pop music from 1966.


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On Tuesday, Uber presented its case for being considered a technology company rather than a transportation one in Europe's top court. The $63 billion American ride-hailing giant stated that it is helping bolster the digital economy by making it easier for European citizens to get around and cut down on pollution.
This hearing has been in the works for a long time. Ever since the cab aggregator set foot in the country over five years ago, it has come under attack from local taxi operators and other government agencies. The cause for the same being that Uber is not bound to follow the strict guidelines and safety rules set forth by the government authorities — the prime source for its rapid expansion.
Transportation is something that people do every day, using their own cars and increasingly sharing them with others. With smartphone technology, Uber makes it more efficient for riders and drivers to connect, in a fast and convenient way,
said Uber's lawyer Cani Fernandez at the hearing.
The company is only operating a smartphone app as a sustainable alternative and should be allowed to operate freely within Europe, stated Uber in its argument. But its local competitors do not have the same softened outlook towards the service. Instead, Uber is a threat for their business and the company not abiding by the hard-to-navigate rules set forth by government agencies is making it even dificult for them to gain users and operate in the country.
We can't allow for a business model to develop in Europe that could undermine the rights of consumers. We must not be misled by labels. If there's a transport service provided, then a company can't hide behind a thin veil, calling itself a different service.
said Montse Balagué, a lawyer for the Spanish taxi association
These claims are further strengthened by statetements from taxi services in Barcelona and Spain, who refer to Uber as an illegal taxi service. The drivers associated with such services have also led protests, ban and legal action against the company not only in Europe but also in the States. But, there are others such as Estonia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) who stand in support of the company and say that Uber is merely a connecting service betweent the drivers and passengers.
The court should send a message that innovation and new business opportunities in the European Union should be encouraged and not hindered by submitting them to unnecessary rules,
stated ETFA's lawyer.
Uber, however, stood by its claims of adding to the lacking digital economy of the country in front of the European Union's Court of Justice, and added that "reduction in unnecessary barriers to information society services is critical for the development of the digital ecosystem." It also added that the cab aggregator is a supporter of technological services which lead radical changes in the way we travel, shop and obtain information in today's age.
But the implications of ECJ ruling against Uber and labelling it as a transport company rather than a technology one could be far-reaching for the multitude of services it operates under its umbrella. It would then need to bow down to stricter taxi rules in terms of licencing, safety and insurance framed by government authorities.
The company might need to close down additional services, like UberPOOL, UberEATS in the country. This decision would have a significant effect on other technology giants, such as Airbnb and Deliveroo, which also operate under the aggregator model.


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Oslo isn't one of the first cities people think of as a top tourist destination, but if you have been you'll know it's one of Europe's best kept secrets.
We thought we'd collect some of the very best photos of the city and show you that there really is no better place on Earth to visit, or live, and enjoy the sights.
My God, Oslo you are just beautiful...
1. This is one of the cleanest cities in the world
2. You're never far away from nature
3. The sky is always something special
4. You'll always find a nice peaceful place to relax
5. No matter what the season, the people know how to get around
6. The design is outstanding with the new...
7. Perfectly mixed with the old
8. You'll see boats of all shapes and sizes
9. You're never too far from the beautiful water
10. You won't find a better place to work
11. Summer really is very special
12. There is always something to do
13. With history all around you
14. Of course, Christmas is an extra special time of year here
15. Indoors or outdoors the food is fantastic
16. The palaces are stunning
17. You'll see some outstanding sunsets across the city
18. There are plenty of sports to keep you occupied, no matter what the time of year
19. You can escape the nature and head camping or fishing at any time
20. This city is known the whole world over, even if people haven't been here yet
21. A city full of gorgeous parks where you can just chill out
22. Culture surrounds you wherever you go
23. Nowhere is far away in this wonderful city
24. You'll never feel old in this city
25. What makes this city even more special are the people
26. This really is one of the most beautiful cities in the world
27. Does anywhere beat Oslo?
Photos from the Visit Oslo Facebook page.
READ NEXT: The Top 10 Steaks You Have To Eat In Oslo Before You Die


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9. Phishing, The Ultimate Human Error
A general phishing campaign that uses only 10 messages has a better than 90 percent chance of getting a click, according to phishing defense vendor ThreatSim. The Verizon report calls targeted phishing attacks the most prolific and "old faithful" way for criminals to gain initial access to a corporate network. It is used in 95 percent of cyberespionage incidents, where 68 percent of threat actions were carried out by cybercriminals conducting espionage campaigns in 2013. The attacker typically uses a file attachment containing a zero-day exploit, Verizon said. The messages are often carefully designed to look like a report or accounting document and sent to the employees who may typically receive them.


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With on-loan keeper Jamie Jones ineligible, Lee Burge comes in as Matthew Pennington returns to the side after injury...Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has named four changes to the side to face Preston North End at Deepdale.
Lee Burge starts in goal for the Sky Blues as Matthew Pennington comes into the defence for the injured Reda Johnson as Jordan Willis starts at left-back.
Adam Barton comes into the City midfield, replacing Jack Finch who has suffered with a sickness bug this week.
Luke Williams gets his City debut for the Sky Blues replacing Sanmi Odelusi who picked up an injury in training.
Coventry City: Burge (GK), Pennington, Webster, Martin, Willis, O'Brien (C), Barton, Fleck, Williams, Nouble, Samuel.
Subs: Charles-Cook (GK), Haynes, Tudgay, Thomas, G. Thomas, Turgott, Tudgay.
Subs: Charles-Cook (GK), Haynes, Tudgay, Thomas, G. Thomas, Turgott, Tudgay.
Preston North End: Johnstone (GK), Wiseman, Clarke, Huntington, Woods, Laird, Kilkenny, Johnson, Humphrey, Gallagher, Davies.
Subs: Stuckmann (GK), Wright, Welsh, Brownhill, Reid, Garner, Ebanks-Blake.


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Monthly Archives for April 2013
New Blog from Always Best Care
New Blog from Always Best Care
The link will take you to Always Best Care Senior Services' new national blog which will cover a variety of general topics relating to seniors, senior care and assisted living. Topics already covered include:
- Protecting seniors from fraud
- Senior nutrition
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
Stay tuned!
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Assisted Living Homes with University Affilitations
Here's an interesting twist on organizations getting involved with senior housing. I always figured the hotels would be one of the first.
A recent press release from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) revealed that one of their senior communities received its license for assisted living. How many people even knew that the UPMC had senior housing in their portfolio?
It turns out that College and University affiliated senior housing is widespread. This company specializes in senior housing/college partnerships. They provide a list on their website with some big name examples of such arrangements – Notre Dame, Duke University, U of Florida, U of Michigan, etc. The housing communities are both private and non-profit. What are the benefits of such an arrangement for the two sides?
- Revenue – from the sale of land or from a lease
- Equity in the finished project and recurring payments for services
- Donations to school from residents of the community
- Housing option for retired faculty
- Opportunities for the studying of aging
- Expanded audience for campus events
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CRO Focused on oncology, immunology, rare and neurodegenerative disease
Everyone Deserves to be Well
ARG is an oncology, immunology, rare and neurodegenerative disease-focused contract research organization that provides comprehensive clinical program development services ranging from pre-launch consulting to commercialization. Founded in 2004 with the vision that every project should be highly individualized and visible, ARG has experienced consistent growth across the globe, expanding our reach to include drug and device strategic consulting, clinical trial management services, and clinical data and analytic solutions. ARG is a disrupter, using first-in-class technology platforms along with relationship-driven flexibility to optimize clinical studies because we believe everyone deserves to be well.
The Journey to Droxidopa
Chelsea Therapeutics was in the process of licensing droxidopa for treating neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, but the study suffered from low patient recruitment. ARG was brought in to improve enrollment.
A Life-saving Drug's Race to America
Cinryze is used to treat hereditary angioedema, or HAE, a genetic defect that results in dysfunctional C1 esterase inhibitor. ARG helped Lev Pharmaceuticals conduct the trials and bring the drug to the market after a troubled history.
fuels passion and progress
The clinic isn't the only place where we make strides. ARG works with a variety of stakeholder organizations, advancing care alongside other dedicated individuals who advocate research.


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Facebook: Champion the Mobile Web and Revive Consumer (And Investor) Love
Facebook's IPO stumble has dominated the news and cast a pall on virtually all Silicon Valley companies with a Nasdaq ticker, as well as those thinking about an IPO or even just getting started. The Wall Street Journal runs daily headlines, talk-show commentators fill the airwaves, and Congress and the SEC are investigating. Jane Wells of CNBC even broadcast from a favorite Silicon Valley breakfast spot where VCs, CEOs and Internet gadflies alike say the debacle is as unsightly as a hash scramble.
Consumers also are rightly riled. Once fans of Facebook, personal investors have lost significant dollars and "Unliked" their once-favorite social network. Can the movie "The Social Network II" be far behind?
I have a recommendation for Facebook to revive its fortunes: Champion the mobile Web, and give the more than one billion (and growing) global mobile 3G subscribers equal access to the games, entertainment and content they want via a mobile browser — and significantly increase revenue at the same time.
Right now, every company with a .com moniker is struggling to figure out how to adapt its business to a proprietary mobile applications world. The giants — Apple, Google and Amazon — control the hardware and the application stores. Facebook, the company that in many ways epitomizes all of the promise and potential of the Internet, can't distribute applications, and will remain stifled if it is itself an application beholden to these application-stores' policies and punitive taxes. However, if Facebook unlocks the mobile Web browser and becomes the portal for advertising and payments, every Internet content provider will want to work with Facebook. Under this scenario, Facebook will rise again and quickly reverse the image of a bungled IPO and declining stock price.
As co-founder and CEO of Kabam, an online games company that has risen with Facebook since 2006, I would like to ask Facebook's management this question: Who should be the undisputed leader in creating a mobile Web ecosystem in which both consumers and developers win? (Answer: Facebook!)
Many game companies built their businesses on top of Facebook because of its huge worldwide audience, astoundingly effective viral communication channels, easy authentication and unique advertising-targeting capabilities. It's a shame Facebook has stumbled with its investors in its early days as a public company. But that stumble will be short-lived if Facebook unlocks the enormous potential of the mobile Web without the constraints of Apple's and Google's application stores.
Naysayers will tell you that Facebook's revenue model won't translate to mobile. The mobile screen is too small to accommodate a game or application with ads alongside, they say. Advertising rates are five times higher on the traditional Web than on the mobile Web, they will tell you. Even some great Internet companies report that average revenue per user is as much as five times lower on mobile.
But not for long.
This May, mobile use hit 10 percent of total global Internet traffic, up from half that at the same time last year, according to Mary Meeker — who just spoke about the mobile Internet at the D10 conference. Tablets, with those beautiful larger screens, are the driving force. The iPad growth curve is much steeper than that for the iPhone.
Apple, Google and Amazon will not champion the open mobile Web. They're focused on monetizing their hardware, and they already have a number of app marketplaces and initiatives in the race. Only Facebook can serve as the neutral champion of the egalitarian mobile Web.
Kabam has enjoyed a six-year history of developing content for Facebook, and we want to embrace Facebook's evolution to the mobile Web. However, our first mobile title skirts Facebook altogether. For the last several weeks, Kingdoms of Camelot has been in and out of the No.1-grossing spot in Apple's app store. Facebook is missing this revenue opportunity, and millions of consumers are locked out from it because they use an Android mobile device.
Consumers want access to games and content on mobile as easily as Facebook's users access games and content on the Web. Facebook, you can do it. Provide a simple, easy way for consumers to access games and content over the mobile Web, and give developers a way to extend their Web sites to mobile without a proprietary application.
With the public markets in unrest over Facebook's IPO, companies evaluating the effectiveness of advertising on Facebook and app developers fleeing to Apple's and Google's platforms, Facebook should seize the opportunity to potentially increase its revenue by building a mobile Web alternative. By helping itself, Facebook will be doing a great service to its investors — and to consumers in general.
That's an online game in which everyone wins.
Kevin Chou is CEO of San Francisco-based Kabam Inc.


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text: Home > Sex > How to Have Great Sex Updated 14 September 2015 Vaginal oestrogen may relieve painful intercourse Vaginal oestrogen may help ease dryness and discomfort during intercourse for post-menopausal women who use hormonal replacement therapy and those who don't. 0 Vaginal dicomfort ~ iStock Check Are you a sex addict? » Ask Sex expert » Join Health24 on Facebook » Quiz Are you ready for sex? » SEE: What happens to your body during sex? How porn addiction can affect your sex life Many women have been reluctant to use HRT to ease menopause symptoms since 2002, when the federally-funded Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study linked the treatments containing man-made versions of the female hormones oestrogen and progestin to an increased risk of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes.For the current study, researchers compared how well locally-applied oestrogens helped relieve vaginal pain and dryness among women who stopped HRT after the WHI results came out, as well as among women who stayed on HRT or resumed treatment after a temporary halt.Read: Vaginal health during menopauseWomen were most likely to use the vaginal oestrogen if they reported pain during sex, and if they had stopped HRT, the study found.HRT rebuilds vaginal wallsAmong the women who abandoned HRT and never went back, the participants using vaginal oestrogen reported significantly higher satisfaction with their sex lives, the study published in Menopause also found."We would expect that the women with the most severe symptoms would show the greatest benefit and the group that stopped oestrogen/hormone use after the WHI would be expected to develop symptoms and benefited the most," senior study author Dr Michelle Warren, of Columbia University Medical Centre and the Centre for Menopause, Hormonal Disorders and Women's Health in New York, said by email.Women go through menopause when they stop menstruating, which typically happens between ages 45 and 55. As the ovaries curb production of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone in the years leading up to menopause and afterwards, women can experience symptoms ranging from irregular periods and vaginal dryness to mood swings and insomnia.Read: Vaginal dryness and sexual discomfortVaginal dryness and painful intercourse are symptoms thought to result from atrophy of vaginal tissues because of falling oestrogen levels. HRT has been shown to improve these symptoms by rebuilding vaginal walls.Before the WHI study raised concerns about HRT, millions of women took Prempro, a pill combining progestin and oestrogen, or Premarin, an oestrogen-only pill. Pfizer Inc. acquired Wyeth, the maker of Premarin and Prempro, in 2009. Warren has served as a consultant to Pfizer, but she said the study was designed and conducted without input from the company.Study limited by small sizeFor the study, Warren and colleagues studied vaginal oestrogen use and sexual health in 310 women in New York City who were born between 1938 and 1953 and had used HRT for at least five years.While about 36 percent of women who stopped HRT used vaginal oestrogen, so did around 17 percent of women who continued HRT, the study found.Overall, roughly a quarter of women in the study used vaginal oestrogen.Read: 10 quick facts about vaginal drynessThe researchers acknowledge that the study is limited by its small size and the fact that participants were generally healthy, highly educated women with normal weight, so the results may not generalise to other groups.Even so, the findings suggest that some women may benefit from vaginal oestrogen whether or not they use HRT, the authors conclude."Vaginal oestrogen is safer because very little if any estradiol gets into the blood stream," Dr Michael Thomas, a researcher in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Cincinnati Medical Centre, said by email.Lubricants may help make sex less painful for women after menopause, but this alternative can't work like oestrogen to improve the mucous lining of the vagina and make bleeding and abrasions or tearing less likely during intercourse, added Thomas, who wasn't involved in the study.Read more:Dry, tight and warm - the dangerous practice of dry sexWhat defines a healthy vagina?Are those skinnies irritating your vagina?Image: Vaginal discomfort from iStock NEXT ON HEALTH24X Have a question? 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Introducing our latest web series, Bike Park in 60, where you can find the latest on the happenings at Tamarack's Bike Park.
In this week's episode, we take a look into hard work that goes into trail clearing at Tamarack Resort in preparation for the upcoming season.
The Bike Park at Tamarack Resort opens on June 25th and will offer lift access to riders on the weekends through September 4th. Check out tamarackIDAHO.com for more information.


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This Sunday 8th October there is another chance to sample some of the best food from in and around our local area at our new home The Ilkeston Rugby Club Hallam Fields Road DE7 4AZ Hope to see you there 10am to 4pm
Organisers of the Ilkeston Food Fair have proudly joined forces with the Treetops Hospice Care in Risley to host a Spring Food and Drink Fair.
The event will run along similar lines to the ever growing Ilkeston Food Fair, and is being held on April 9 at the Treetops Hospice Care, Derby Road, Risley DE72 3SS. The fair will be opened at 10am by Maggie Throup MP for Erewash, and will run until 4pm.
Promoters of Ilkeston Food Fair, Carol and Gordon Pringle, wanted to organise the event to help raise funds for the charity, and to help bring the community together. This will be an event to entertain families, feature local artisan food and drink, as well as a craft market for visitors to browse around.
After a life changing event of the sudden death of a very dear friend, organisers Carol and Gordon Pringle were prompted to try and capitalise on the crowds that attend the fairs to raise money for worthwhile causes.
Whilst their nominated charity remains the Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of the friend they describe as 'taken suddenly and far too soon,' they decided to help raise as much money as they can for a local cause, where they know the money will make a real difference.
Carol said: "We know personally just how much Treetops Hospice Care helps people with end of life services. To be able to reach a new audience in Risley will be amazing, and to bring families and people together at the hospice will be so rewarding."
The Ilkeston Food Fair began in 2014, with just one fair that year. Since then, it has grown to hosting three in 2016, with plans for the event to expand across the neighbouring town to Stapleford later this year.
Entry to the Treetops event costs £2 for adults, and children under 10 are free.
There is a £1 car park fee, with all proceeds going to Treetops Hospice.
The next Ilkeston Food Fair, held at the Ilkeston Rugby Club, will be on May 21st, again from 10am-4pm.
We are so pleased to announce… Masterchefs own Pete Hewitt will be returning to the fair with his fabulous chicken and his Home Boys stand! He is a local lad from Clifton, who got through to the semi finals of the cookery show. You also get the chance to sample some of his recipes!


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JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) – Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would allow use of a cannabis extract by people whose epilepsy isn't relieved by other treatments.
On Thursday, the Senate passed the bill 32-0. House members later approved it 136-12, which sends the legislation to Gov. Jay Nixon.
The bill would allow use of "hemp extract" containing little of the substance that makes marijuana users feel high and greater amounts of a chemical called cannabidiol, or CBD.
Senators approved the measure after Sen. Eric Schmitt gave an impassioned speech about his son, who has epilepsy. Schmitt says he doesn't know if CBD oil will work but that a lot of families are willing to try. Schmitt's family watched the debate from the Senate chamber.
Cannabis extract bill is HB2238
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Bank of Trumann to sell holdings to Blytheville bank
(Local News ~ 12/12/01)
It was announced Monday that the Board of Directors of the Bank of Trumann have executed a letter of intent to sell their bank to First Delta Bankshares, Inc. of Blytheville. The Trumann bank, which was founded in October 1911 and has continuously served the Trumann area since that date, is located on Arkansas 463 in Trumann. ...
Roger Dale Samuel
(Obituary ~ 12/12/01)
Mr. Roger Dale Samuel,53, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 at the family residence in Trumann of natural causes. Mr. Samuel was born Dec. 23, 1948 in Jonesboro, and lived most of his lifetime in the Trumann area. He was a laborer and a member of the McCormick Baptist Church. ...
Raymon "Judge" Richardson
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Mr. Raymon "Judge" Richardson, 86, died Friday morning, Dec. 7, 2001 at Beverly Health & Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro of natural causes. Mr. Richardson was born Dec. 26, 1914 in Lunsford and lived most of his lifetime in the Jonesboro and Trumann area...
World War II veteran considers himself lucky
(Local News ~ 12/12/01)
Democrat Editor Fletcher Curtis considers himself lucky. Curtis, a survivor of a couple of heart attacks in 1981, spent 33 months on the USS Washington during World War II. After 14 major battles, the 80-year-old suffered only a broken finger, which he incurred while loading one of the 54-pound bullets into a gun...
Post 42 replaces monument
(Local News ~ 12/12/01)
The American Legion Post 42 recently replaced the veterans monument, on the corner of Highway 463 and Main "I'm real proud of the job the people in the American Legion have done," Commander Ron Taylor said. Taylor wrote to the VA Administration about the condition of the monument, which was erected in 1969. Just this year veterans' names were etched but were replaced due to misspelling and other errors. Needham's Memorial on Highway 18 fixed the errors free of charge...
Bryles tells Lions he will run for reelection
(Local News ~ 12/12/01)
Democrat Editor State Sen. Steve Bryles told the Trumann Lions Club Wednesday he plans to run for reelction. Under the new redistricting, the District 15 seat Bryles is running for includes all of Poinsett and Mississippi counties. The senator currently serves District 28, which includes two townships in Poinsett County, all of Mississippi County and a portion of Crittendon County...
Coxson speaks to Rotarians on economy
(Local News ~ 12/12/01)
Democrat Editor Guy Coxson urged Trumann Rotarians Thursday not to fear the stock market in slow economic times. He said he doesn't know if the market will go up or down tomorrow, and "I don't care. I'm concerned about 10 years. I know what it's going to do in 10 years."...
Trumann Schools Apply for Renovation Grant
(Local News ~ 12/12/01)
The Trumann School District recently announced that they have filled out an application with the Arkansas State Department of Education, seeking to renovate several portions of roofs at Cedar Park Elementary School. Supt. Joe Walezonia told the Democrat that the state of Arkansas applied for and received an $8 million grant from the federal government, for projects dealing with school renovation (in particular rural schools.) The $8 million will then be sent to schools throughout the state...
Bay hires new superintendent
(Local News ~ 12/12/01)
Democrat Editor BAY- After sorting through 18 applications in a two-hour and 10-minute executive session, the Bay School Board Monday night hired a new superintendent. The Board gave current BHS principal Eric Kieffner the nod for the head position...
Annie Bell Williams
(Obituary ~ 12/12/01)
Mrs. Annie Bell Williams, 80, died Sunday morning, Dec. 9, 2001 at the family residence in Trumann, of natural causes. Mrs. Williams was born Oct. 29, 1921 in Lincoln County, Tenn., and had lived in Trumann for the past four months and was formerly of Fayetteville, Tenn...
Ronnie Lee Campbell
(Obituary ~ 12/12/01)
Mr. Ronnie Lee Campbell, 46, died Sunday Dec. 9, 2001 at the family residence in Trumann of natural causes. Mr. Campbell was born May 13, 1955 in Wilson, Ark., and lived in Trumann for the past 11 years and was formerly of Florida. He was disable and a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by one sister; two brothers and was the son of the late William Allen and Mary Lou Stout Campbell...
Cecil Edward "Pete" Hodges
(Obituary ~ 12/12/01)
Mr. Cecil Edward "Pete" Hodges, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 at the family residence in Trumann of natural causes. Mr. Hodges was born Oct. 3, 1918 in Jacks Creek, Tenn., and had lived in Trumann for the past seven years and was formerly of Lawrenceburg, Tenn...
Threes not enough for Bay
(High School Sports ~ 12/12/01)
Democrat Editor Bay fired away behind the arc, draining nine three-pointers in Thursday night's Pre-Holiday Tournament semifinal with Nettleton. However, the Raiders built a 15-point, first-half lead and held off the Yellowjacket barrage. Nettleton earned a date with Valley View in Saturday's Pre-Holiday final with a 71-58 win...
Trumann falls in Pre-Holiday Tournament semis
(High School Sports ~ 12/12/01)
Democrat Editor Trumann (2-3), minus starting point guard Preston Timbs, was eliminated in the senior boys semis of the Pre-Holiday Tournament, Wednesday night, with a 59-46 loss to top-seeded Valley View. The Blazers used a big third quarter to offset a sluggish first half and pull away to an 18-point lead going into the fourth quarter...
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Norway Spruce - Picea abies Bare Root Plants 20-40cms
Picea Abies or Norway Spruce is a large, evergreen fir tree that is more commonly known as a Christmas tree. Picea Abies has a dense conical habit when young which becomes columnar with age up to 30m.
Grows at a medium rate which produces a dense foliage.The Dark green needles or leaves of the Picea Abies are very hardy and grows on all moist but well drained soils, thrives on neutral to acid soil types.
Picea Abies is a popular choice as a Christmas tree.
These plants are bare root, available to plant when dormant in winter, we supply from November – April.
Please select the size and quantity of your Abies plant below.
Bare Root plants are available from early November to late March We can take Pre-orders before this time and dispatch the plants as soon as they are available.
- Available in Packs
- £24.00
Availability: Out Of Stock
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|20/40cms (100 plants)
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Picea abies - Norway Spruce Bare Root plant
Plant Information
- Size: 20/40cms bare root
- Botanical name/s: Picea abies
- Common name/s: Norway Spruce
- Flower / Foliage: Norway spruce is a majestic shrub; dense, flat on top and evergreen. Dark green short needles.
- Plant type: Evergreen.
- Flowering period: N/A
- Mature height: 30m
- Mature spread: Up to 4m
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Recommended usage: Makes a beautiful Christmas tree
- Nursery grown: Yes
After Care / Plant Maintenance
- Picea abies plants must be heeled-in firmly around the base of the plants. Bare root plants will benefit from watering in the early stages of establishment.
- Check tree tie / stake isn't rubbing and / or too tight or too loose on the trunk.
- Check for and remove any dead, decaying, diseased or crossing branch.
- Remove any weeds from around the base of the Norway Spruce tree (including grass).
- Position/Aspect: .North, south, east or west facing
- Soil: Suitable for all soils including loam, clay and sand.
- Hardiness: Hardy in the UK.
- Plant maintenance: Low maintenance.
How do I order from King & Co?
Order online
Your order may be placed via our Online Shop, which is fast simple and secure.
After your Online Shop order has been placed we will send an order confirmation email to the email address provided. This will provide you with details of your order, including the order number, which you should check and retain for your records. If there is an error in your order requirement, please contact us as soon as possible quoting your order number, so that we can rectify prior to dispatch.
Phone us
We will take your credit or debit card payment over the phone. Simply call us on 01376 340469 and one of our experienced team are always available to discuss your order 7 days a week.
From our Nursery
Collect your trees or shrubs from our Nursery in Rayne.
We accept all major credit cards including: Maestro, MasterCard, Visa Credit, Visa Electron and Visa Debit.
How can I expect delivery from King & Co?
Overnight to your door
We can delivery to you anywhere in England and Wales via an overnight courier service (two days for Scotland & Ireland).
Via Online Shop
Orders placed via our Online shop if placed by 12 noon Monday –Thursday can be delivered to you the very next day. If placed on a Friday - Sunday delivery would be on Tuesday.
We deliver by national overnight courier service.
Should you require a specific delivery date, let us know in advance and we will arrange for your delivery to arrive on your required date.
Every tree and plant is packed to ensure your order arrives safely.
For large trees or quantities of trees and plants
Please phone us to discuss, we are usually able to deliver to you via a dedicated vehicle.
For local deliveries
We will deliver to you in our local area and we will be pleased to arrange this with you whilst you are visiting our Nursery or via the phone. We also provide a planting service.
Planting service
We have our own installation teams to carry out planting in Southern & Eastern England. Please call us to discuss, we are always happy to provide you a quotation.


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Amy Winehouse is "a lot healthier and a lot happier", one of her backing singers has exclusively told Newsbeat.
Ade Omotayo performed with Amy in London on 10 February, as she picked up five Grammy awards for her album Back to Black.
Amy, who has been in rehab since last month, didn't travel to the ceremony in Los Angeles after initially being denied a US visa.
She was eventually granted one on 8 February but performed via a satellite link from London.
'Football atmosphere'
Ade, who tours regularly with Amy, told Newsbeat that the atmosphere at the Riverside studios was electric.
He said: "It was absolutely ecstatic really, it was almost like a football atmosphere. Every time she won, it was like a goal. You could hear loud cheers.
"It was family, friends, people from the record label, and wellwishers that were present and they were all in ecstacy.
"She was her usual funny self, making a joke a second.
"She's a lot healthier at the minute, she's a lot happier."
Amy won five out of her six nominations, including record of the year, best new artist, song of the year, pop vocal album and female pop vocal performance. She looked stunned at times when her name was called.
Omotayo said: "She was surprised to have won five. I'm sure she was hoping to win a couple.
"She was totally knocked back that Tony Bennett was calling her name and she kept calling to her dad because they're both huge fans of the crooners of that age."
He also revealed Amy and her band treated the audience to a few extra songs while the cameras were switched off.
He said: "We did run through some of her hits and a couple of covers here and there in 30 minute bursts.
"When we weren't watching the Grammys we would put on a performance.
"I don't think there were any nerves, it helped that we weren't at the Grammys and we were performing in front of an audience we knew."
Drug treatment
Amy is still understood to be receiving treatment for drug addiction and Ade admits she shunned a big party following the night's successes, favouring a quieter celebration.
He said: "It was in the early hours, there was champagne everywhere but she went upstairs to play pool. We didnt leave until about 5 'o clock so we didnt really go out or anything.
"A lot of that takes away from the fact that she's such a wonderful person to be around. I couldn't praise her enough.
"She couldn't have thanked us more to be honest. We were really happy for her but she was also really happy for us.
"She's got a great heart."
The Brits organisers now say they are looking into whether Amy will be able to attend next week's awards on 20 February.
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English version of the DINI Certificate "Document and Publication Services" 2010 has been published
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In summer 2010 the DINI working group for Electronic Publishing released the third edition of the DINI Certificate "Document and Publication Services" and by this adapted the well-established criteria catalogue for scholarly repository services to current developments. Now, the English version of the DINI Certificate 2010 has been made available to the public.
The global scientific communication system is subject to a fundamental transition process. Due to new opportunities arising from the internet and other information and communication technologies and also to the changing requirements of scholars and scientists, new means and channels for scientific communication develop. A leading development is the global Open Access movement committed to the idea of freely available scientific and scholarly publications.
To support the numerous developments in Germany and to set common standards for publication infrastructures DINI's Electronic Publishing working group embraced this topic early on and in 2002 published its first recommendations for "Electronic Publishing in Higher Education". Based on these documents, the working group formulated criteria and formalized them in the DINI Certificate "Document and Publication Services". Following the 2004 and 2007 editions, 2010 is the third version of the document. The certificate describes technical, organisational and legal aspects that should be considered in the process of setting up and operating a scholarly repository service and puts considerable interest in Open Access. The aim of DINI is to move forward towards a standardised and interoperable repository landscape to improve the visibility and linkages of scientific publications. During the years the DINI certificate has gained reputation as standard-setting authority for repositories.
The latest edition of the DINI certificate addresses particularly the following aspects:
• The growing importance of the "golden road" to Open Access.
• The increased demand for interoperability with comprehensive services.
• The growing technical virtualization of Document and Publication Services (hosting of services)..
• A comprehensive view of the scientific and scholarly research processes.
The new English version can be found at http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:11-100182800.
Today, there are about 140 OA repositories in Germany. A list of German repositories can be found here.
Different DINI projects such as OA Network and OA Statistics promote the further development of repositories in Germany. Please visit this site for an overview.
About DINI
The German Initiative for Network Information (DINI, Deutsche Initiative für Netzwerkinformation) is the most relevant organisation in Germany for supporting a national repository infrastructure. DINI is organised in working groups for thematic fields like IPR, Standards and Electronic Publishing. DINI regularly organises workshops and conferences for promoting the use and the quality of digital repositories. It has initiated several projects to support the technical development of a network of digital repositories and actively encourages the process of DINI certification. The DINI certificate was developed and is regularly updated by the Electronic Publishing working group. The certification process evaluates and improves the quality of publication services by referring to international standards and quality criteria. In consequence, the process improves data quality and conformity to enable services and the networking of repositories. Currently 37 German repositories have received the DINI certificate.
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Finally back in racing after battling an injured shoulder for much of the winter, Magnus Backstedt got off to a flying start in his bid to find form for Paris-Roubaix when he placed sixth in the opening time trial of the Tour of Castilla-Leon on Monday.
On a rainy day in the western Spanish city of Zamora, in the 10 kilometre technical time trial Backstedt was a mere nine seconds slower than stage winner Vladmir Karpets (Caisse D?Epargne) and a second faster than the recent winner of the Tour of California, Levi Leipheimer (Discovery Channel).
With just two days racing in his legs this season in the Tour of Mallorca, followed by an operation to remove a metal plate inserted into his shoulder to help injured tissue and tendons re-form faster, Castilla-Leon is effectively Backstedt?s first event of 2007.
"I'm back!" a delighted Backstedt told CW. "I've been feeling good for the last two weeks, but I had no idea I would be this good."
"It's an awesome result, I'm over the moon."
The Tour of Castilla-Leon is a five stage event, finishing on Friday, with a mountain top finish at Navacerrada on Thursday.
After taking part in the Spanish race, Backstedt goes on to ride the Settimana Bergamesca in Italy, the Circuite de la Sarthe in France and finally Paris-Roubaix. He will not be taking part in Flanders or Ghent-Wevelgem.


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Pro footballFormer NFL players join in lockout legal fight
Four former NFL players, including Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller, sued the NFL in hope of joining current players in their antitrust fight against the league and halting the lockout.
Eller, three-time All-Pro running back Priest Holmes and ex-players Obafemi Ayanbadejo and Ryan Collins are listed as plaintiffs in the 44-page complaint filed in federal court in Minneapolis.
It seeks class-action status on behalf of all retired or former NFL players who receive health, retirement or other benefits from the league or its subsidized plans, arguing those benefits will be jeopardized by the loss of NFL revenue in an extended lockout.
The suit was also filed on behalf of potential rookie players, arguing the lockout would harm them by increasing injury risk if they're unable to play in games and stiffening the competition if they must enter the league a year later with another pool of rookies. The lawsuit asks the court to stop the 2011 NFL draft until the alleged antitrust violations are resolved.
� Locked-out NFL players and officials of their dissolved union will not hold a competing event for college players on the opening night of the league's draft, sources familiar with the deliberations said.
The players' side plans to hold a draft evening event on April 28 in New York but it is scheduled to end before the beginning of the first round of the draft, the sources said.
Legal fileFormer mistress says Bonds blamed steroid use for injury
Barry Bonds' former mistress testified that the slugger blamed a 1999 elbow injury on steroid use, while also conceding she capitalized financially from their nine-year relationship.
Called by prosecutors to the witness stand, Kimberly Bell also testified about physical and behavioral changes - including a profanity-laced outburst - she said Bonds experienced during their relationship, which ended in May 2003.
Bonds, who holds the major-league record for home runs in a career, is accused of four counts of making false statements and one of obstruction for telling a federal grand jury later in 2003 that he never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs.
San Francisco Giants clubhouse manager Mike Murphy also testified that Bonds needed a bigger hat for the 2002 season. Prosecutors say that testimony is important because an enlarged head is a side effect of human growth hormone use.
TennisTop-ranked Wozniacki falls in Key Biscayne tournament
Top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki lost in the fourth round at the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Fla., to 21st seed Andrea Petkovic, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.
No. 16-seeded Maria Sharapova scored her first win over a top-five player in more than three years, beating No. 4 Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-1.
Two-time champion Roger Federer reached the fourth round by beating No. 32 Juan Monaco 7-6 (4), 6-4.
SoccerManchester United to face MLS all-stars again
Manchester United will play in Major League Soccer's All-Star game for the second straight year.
The game will be on July 27 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.
� Former All-Star defender Jeff Agoos has been hired by MLS as technical director of competition.
ElsewhereCansecos pulled switch for boxing event, firm says
A celebrity boxing firm claims that former baseball player Jose Canseco had his twin brother show up in his place for a boxing event in Hollywood, Fla.
El Nuevo Herald, a Spanish language newspaper, reported that the switch was discovered when Ozzie Canseco took off his shirt and didn't have his brother's tattoos. The fight was canceled.
Jose Canseco posted on his Twitter page that the company's representative did not comply with his part of the agreement.
� Ohio State gymnast Brandon Wynn was named a finalist for the Nissen-Emery award, presented to the nation's outstanding senior male collegiate gymnast.
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One of the best best best ways to invigorate my own teaching is by visiting other preschool classrooms. I had the privilege of observing a full morning at my colleague Laura's site [the site name and location remains confidential as per the director's request] which is in the San Francisco Bay Area in the beautiful state of California.
Peek through my 'window on learning':
|One student glues the bones of her invented dinosaur to her paper - maybe a long neck? a t-rex? Students had "discovered" bones the day before in their sensory table and this day each child formed their own dinosaur with their findings!
|Laura works with one dinosaur designer to name and explain his prehistoric discovery.
|Collaboration at its best when many many hands are in on the formation of this flat block design.
|Color, shapes, order, sequence, tall, low, and oh-so-organized.
|This kind of math exploration is complex and intentional. Do YOU think these children have done this before?
|This kind of work is no accident. Dedicated focus to stack stack stack turn turn turn.
|Outside writing space under tree, slanted roof, fence-posted mirror and trays of accessible marking tools.
|This is an over-sized garden planter box that is a dirt-filled construction site today!
|Nature and more nature, crevices for play, large spaces for play, over, under, far and near. Makes you want to Go Play!
|The teachers took apart a 'plastic play house' and attached the walls to the fence for dramatic play in the sand box - the red door swings open and the oven on the left pulls forward for all your baking needs! I've never seen this idea before!
|Planters, huge trees, and of course children working with dirt and more dirt!
|This huge tree is a favorite for climbing, I was told, and check out the swing attached to the pole through the tree! Love it!
|Laura has a little meeting with a group in the tire building area - maybe planning a party? solving a debate? talking about their dinosaur inventions?
|This girl was fascinated with these small gem of fruit from the tree above her. Laura and the girl figured out they were small "white" plums!
|Approaching these tubes is quite a challenge to balance just right, to lean this way, and have your arms that way - then Let Go! Impressive!
|This Peg Board worker explained to me how the orange was "going around and around and around" the red stick.
|When I came back to the Peg Board worker, she had started another "around and around" with blue pegs - and this time with a friend helping!
|When is the last time YOU laid on your stomach on the carpet, grabbed a sunflower pen and started writing Right There with three pages ready for marking?!!
It is wondrous to visit another school and live the daily routine as the children navigate their way through what they know is School. Seeing my colleague Laura in action with her students was a gift for myself as she is such a talented, kind and patient educator.Have YOU visited another school lately? It is such a rich professional development - and professional support - experience that allows you a window on learning that would be impossible via blog, article, or video.
BEING THERE amid the life of a school day is priceless.


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Visual Perception Problems in Children- Identification and Assessment
A Standard Eye Test
A standard eye test is generally conducted by an optometrist who assesses the general functioning of the eye as well as the health of the eye and optic nerve. They will determine if a child is able to see correctly, and can identify problems such as near or far sightedness or problems with correct focusing and eye alignment. Many children receive a standard eye test prior to school entry or at some point in their early school years. This is a highly valuable activity as it can identify early on those children who may require assistance through glasses or other means to correct vision problems. It can also identify any children who have an eye disease or vision problem which has not been previously noted. But for some children, this standard eye test is not enough.
Visual Skills and Visual Perception
For some children, the ability to use the eyes to communicate meaningful information to the brain about what is being seen is not functioning as it should. Often this will only become apparent as the child enters school and begins to spend more time on 'pen and paper' activities such as drawing, writing and performing math tasks. The teacher may observe the child having difficulties in a variety of areas of visual perception, such as:
- reversing letters or numbers
- having trouble recognising the same word when it is seen again in the next sentence or page of a book
- confusing words which have similar component parts (such as letter blends at the start or end of the word which are similar)
- draws with the fingers to help differentiate and discriminate
Some children may also have problems in other areas of visual skill, such as eye teaming. This is where the eyes have trouble working together as a pair, and tend to work in isolation instead. The child with eye teaming problems may tend to:
- skip lines when reading
- lose their place when reading
- have a fairly short attention span for visual tasks
- have trouble organising the placement of drawings on a page
- tilt their head for written work
- use their finger to mark their place on a page
A Behavioral Optometrist
A specialist optometrist called a behavioral optometrist can be useful in assessing visual perceptual skills and deciding if a child is having trouble which is related to how their eyes are functioning. This is the best person to determine if the difficulties are about simple 'readiness' for school learning, or if there is a more significant problem. A behavioral optometrist can diagnose and treat a range of visual perceptual problems and can work with teachers to help the child achieve their goals in an academic setting.


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the ultimate guitar tone…Posted in about us, bass lessons, guitar lessons, instrumental lessons, resources, teen band program, the studio, voodoo news on June 9th, 2011 by voodoo
We are very excited and a little nervous at the same time, as we write our first ever blog post. We are excited by the thought of sharing our ideas, inspirations, influences and passion about all things music related. As well as sharing what's happening at the studio etc. and having some fun along the way….. This is new territory for us. Wish us luck, here we go…..
For our very first post, we'd like to share a great guitar blog that we found a little while ago. It's on a topic that is very close to James' heart………..the endless quest for the ultimate guitar tone.
Guitarist Romain Bigeard has set up a really great blog for all things guitar related. It's called, guitar tone overload and it focuses on his "endless quest for the ultimate guitar tone(s)" using effects, amps, and all sorts of other guitar equipment. He focuses on boutique equipment (pedals and such that are made in small factories or by hand) as well as more mainstream stuff. He explores the guitar tones of various famous guitarists. He not only writes about what each guitarist uses, but he also makes demo videos to show his readers how to get 'the tone' with certain equipment. It's pretty cool stuff!
Explore, enjoy & share with others! Thanks for sharing Romain.
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Thanks for dropping by, we hope you enjoy your exploring our blog.
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Southampton must ease scoring burden on Charlie Austin - Puel
Claude Puel has urged his Southampton players to start easing the goalscoring burden felt by Charlie Austin.
On Saturday they host Liverpool hoping to respond to two consecutive Premier League defeats prior to the international football break, when, had they taken their chances, each could have been avoided.
In the second of those at Hull, they led before despite creating a total of 26 chances losing 2-1. On that occasion Austin scored his fifth league goal of the season, just under half their total of 12 from 11 league games.
Southampton were also far from clinical in the 3-1 defeat of Burnley, when they had a 2016-17 Premier League record 34 shots on goal, and with Austin a substitute dominated possession but rarely looked like scoring in the 1-0 loss at Inter Milan.
Frenchman Puel claims his team is the division's third most creative, but is also concerned it is its most wasteful. Further chances are expected to arise against Liverpool, given their defence is yet to convince, but amid the Premier League leaders' fine form he also knows Southampton cannot be so profligate if they are to succeed.
"Charlie is a clinical player,'' said the 55-year-old Southampton manager, who also believes Austin can earn an England recall. "He's efficient in front of goal, and it's important for the squad. He's also scored many penalties. Always it's important to keep him at a good physical level.
"But I hope other players can score also. It's important other players have the possibility to score: offensive midfielders, defenders from free kicks. We have a statistic: We are third [in] the number of chances every game, and the least efficient.
"It's a good way to work for my players and to progress on this statistic. They've fought very well, and now it's important to be efficient.
"If we have good results, all of my players can be selected for their international team. [Austin] has the level to be selected [for England]. Oriol Romeu [can play for Spain]. Or [Sam] McQueen, with the [England] Under-21s. All of my players have the qualities to become international players.''
Among those who give Liverpool such a prolific attack -- their 30 goals give them a higher total than any other Premier League team -- is Sadio Mane, a £34 million summer recruit from Southampton.
The past summer was another in which it was feared player sales would lead to Southampton's decline, but in his absence the £10 million Nathan Redmond has impressed.
And when asked about Mane, Puel responded: "Southampton's a different team to a club like Liverpool. They can buy different players with many financial possibilities; it's not the same for us.
"It's important to develop our own players. When a player's performed and gone to another team, it's a good thing for Southampton, because we can take money, buy other young players, and develop these.
"Sometimes it's a disappointment, when a player goes to another club, but it's the philosophy of the club and it's important to respect this. Our work, it's always important to have a good result, but also to make progress with all these young players.''
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