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Directed by Bradley&Pablo and Quavo, Atlanta's super group, Migos, finally releases the highly anticipated video to their latest single "Motorsport" featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B.
A$AP Ferg – Plain Jane (Video)
A$AP Ferg releases the visuals for "Plain Jane" off his latest album, Still Striving. Composed of different shots from natural events, including Rihanna's Fenty NYFW After Party, the video provides an organic hype vibe that fits the Kirk Knight produced track perfectly. See for yourself:
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Playboi Carti and A$AP Rocky drops the video to their collab track,"New Choppa", off Playboi's self titled debut album. Directed by AWGE, this video continues the wave that Carti has established this summer from his number one hit, "Magnolia". Check out the latest from Interscope aritst on A$AP Mob's latest release, Cozy Tapes, Vol. 2.
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Playboi Carti has been blowing up all summer, which may explain the delay in his visuals. Wait no longer as the official video for "wokeuplikethis*" featuring Lil Uzi Vert releases, directed by JMP.
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From his upcoming Still Striving, A$AP Ferg drops visuals for "East Coast" featuring Remy Ma. With cameos by A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Rick Ross, Flatbush Zombies, view the video below shot in an unknown location in Brooklyn:
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Post Malone reveals his visuals to his single, "Congratulations" featuring Quavo. Directed by James Defina. The track had several hands involved as it was produced by Metro Boomin, Frank Dukes and Louis Bell, featured off Malone's latest Stoney album.
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With the current hostage crisis in the Niger Delta and renewed threats by militants to attack more Nigerian oil facilities, crude oil prices have risen for a second time in a week. Analysts say there?s concern over disruption of Nigerian oil supplies, as well as lower oil production in Iran.
Julian Lee is the senior energy analyst at the Center for Global Energy Studies. From London, he told English to Africa reporter Joe De Capua that problems in the Niger Delta are significant for the oil industry: ?Nigeria may not be the only oil producer in the world, but it is one of a relatively small number of producers who have, I suppose, the dual blessing or the dual curse of being located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and also producing very high quality crude oil that is good for making the low sulfur transport fuels that are driving demands in the Atlantic markets.?
Besides the United States, Nigerian oil markets include China, Japan and Europe.
With the ongoing tensions and violence in the Delta, does Lee believe that Nigeria is under pressure from buyers or OPEC to resolve the problems? ?I don?t think the Nigerian government needs any outside pressure to persuade it of the importance of getting control of the Niger Delta. I think the federal government is very aware of just how crucial oil is to their economy and how critical the Niger Delta is to Nigeria?s oil production. They don?t need outsiders reminding them of that importance. They are very well aware of the need to sort this out.?
Lee adds that even if all of Nigeria?s oil production were moved offshore, the facilities would still have to be supplied from Niger Delta ports, so the dependence would always be there to some extent.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Ang Lee's gay cowboy movie, "Brokeback Mountain," furthered its Oscar chances by taking the top award from the Producers Guild of America.
Producers Diana Ossana and James Schamus took top honors during the 17th annual awards at the Universal Hilton Sunday night, beating out "Capote," "Crash," Good night, and Good Luck" and "Walk the Line," the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.
"Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" and producers Claire Jennings and Nick Park won the award for top animated film.
"The Ellen Degeneres Show" was named best TV special or variety series while HBO's "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" and producers Freddy Demann, George Faber and Charles Pattinson won in the TV long form category.
HBO's "Entourage" and producers Doug Ellin, Stephen Levinson, Julian Farino, Mark Greenberg and Wayne Carmona took the TV comedy award. ABC's "Lost" and its producers -- J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Bryan Burk, Jack Bender, Jean Higgins and Carlton Cuse -- won top TV drama and CBS' "60 Minutes" and its producer Jeff Fage was named best in non-fiction TV.
Producer Roger Corman received the PGA lifetime achievement award during the ceremony hosted by Queen Latifah.
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Rupert Murdoch invited Boris Johnson to a private dinner at his Mayfair home on a recent visit by the tycoon to London, the latest sign of growing intimacy between the media mogul recovering from the phone-hacking storm and the mayor of London – seen as a long-term rival to David Cameron.
Damian Lewis, the star of Homeland made by Murdoch's fox21 production outfit, was also present on Tuesday night. An Old Etonian like Johnson, the actor, who plays a former soldier held captive by al-Qaida, added the allure of Hollywood to the proceedings, which were also attended by London-based Murdoch editors and executives.
It is at least the second time in six months that Murdoch has met the mayor and indicates that the mogul is as keen as ever on nurturing his political contacts in the UK, despite heavy criticism during the Leveson inquiry over his close relations with a succession of prime ministers and back-door visits to Downing Street.
News International said it would not comment on who Murdoch had or had not met, but informed sources confirmed that the dinner took place, and who was present. A spokesman for the mayor said he could not confirm the dinner meeting as it was not policy to comment on his "private arrangements".
Johnson also has ultimate, but not operational, responsibilty for the Metropolitan Police, the force investigating phone hacking by Murdoch's News of the World and alleged corrupt payments made by Sun journalists. Last week, the paper's defence editor, Virginia Wheeler, was charged with causing misconduct in public office, with prosecutors claiming she paid a Met police officer £6,450 for sensitive information.
The mayor's choice of supper partners was criticised by Labour. Len Duvall, leader of the Labour group at the London Assembly, said: "This isn't the first time Boris has met privately with Rupert Murdoch and tried to keep it secret. There are still unanswered questions over his meetings with Murdoch at the time of the police investigations around the phone-hacking scandal.
"It is ludicrous for him to say he was meeting him in a private capacity. He is the mayor of London and has a duty to uphold the highest standards. Does he really think meeting for a private dinner with Rupert Murdoch is a normal meeting? What planet does he live on?"
Last August, Johnson, a former journalist who still writes a column for the rival Daily Telegraph, invited Murdoch and his wife Wendi Deng as his personal guests to the Olympics to watch Rebecca Adlington defend her 800m swimming gold as part of his "schmoozathon" to promote London. Friends of Murdoch, who is said to have gone cold on Cameron, said he was impressed by Johnson's ability to put London on the map.
In the past year the Sun, which Murdoch told Leveson reflects his thinking on politics in Britain, had been giving Johnson enthusiastic backing, celebrating his maverick style and "game for a laugh" attitude. Johnson was also one of a number of politicians who wrote for the Sun following the Leveson report, to urge the government against any statutory control of the press, something Murdoch vehemently opposes.
Despite Cameron's attempts to rein in the maverick mayor, Johnson remains an ever-present threat. His popularity last year had increased to a point where Johnson was greeted with the kind of attention reserved for a Hollywood celebrity or rock star when he arrived at the Conservative party conference, with crowds chanting his name.
On Friday, the mayor strayed into government territory, calling on the chancellor George Osborne to drop his "hairshirt, Stafford Cripps" agenda as he outlined a seven-point growth plan for London involving thousands of new homes and investment in major infrastructure projects. Cripps, the chancellor between 1947 and 1950, used taxes and rationing to limit consumption as the UK tried to rebuild its postwar economy.
Duvall called for "full transparency" and said London deserved to know what newspaper proprietors he was meeting. "If there's nothing to hide why won't he tell us?" he said.
Chris Bryant, a Labour MP who has pursued News International in the Commons, said: "There is something decidedly unseemly about Boris Johnson's relationship with the Murdoch empire.
"He did their bidding by trying to have the new police investigation into phone hacking at the News of the World suspended by calling it 'politically motivated codswallop'. Now he is attempting to win their support for when his leadership bid commences."


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Mountain 4: Share Capital
In order to open a business bank account you'll need EUR 4000. This is contrary to the EUR 1 minimum the law actually authorizes, but most banks ask for a payment of at least EUR 4000 in share capital to know that you are serious about doing business.
So now you have now to pay the share capital is the company's bank account. But as the company is not yet registered, the account is not activated. Therefore your money is blocked. This is a wonderful example of the French system - it asks you for money you haven't earned yet because your business hasn't opened, and then it blocks that money because your business hasn't been registered.
But don't worry - the capital will be unblocked as soon as the banker receives the certificate of your newly formed company (approximately 2 weeks). Then you can use this money to trade and start your activity straight away.
Mountain 5: Legal Publicity
This mountain is like a pleasant little walk in the park – all you have to do is publish an announcement in an authorized newspaper.
Have a look in the business section classifieds of Le Figaro. It's like the births and deaths announcements but for companies. Your advert will be to announce that your company is almost ready to be 'born' or to trade.
Mountain 6: Incorporation
This is your equivalent of scaling Everest because things can get a little complicated – especially if you're not French.
It's the part where your application has to get stamped by all the different French government offices and this is where enlisting an expert guide such as a company formation agent can really help.
Your application will need to go to:
- the tax office (for the by-laws)
- the Centre des Formalités des Entreprises or Chambre des Métiers (depending on your activity)
- and finally the Greffe du Tribunal de Commerce, who are in charge of the incorporations at the Commercial Court
Mountain 7: Registered Numbers
Once you've managed to reach the summit of the incorporation process you will be rewarded after a few days with the all-important 'extrait Kbis' which is the certificate of incorporation of your company.
With this document you'll be provided with a registered number – your company ID number - which you will have to write on all official documents and invoices.
With the Kbis, the banker can also release the share capital and your bank account will be activated. Around two weeks later, you'll receive a welcome letter from her tax office with a VAT number and a contact of your tax officer.
Mountain 8: Accounts
You're almost at the end of your journey, but there's one last thing do before you hang up your mountain boots – hire a chartered accountant.
In some countries you can deal with your bookkeeping and accounts yourself and in England you can fill in a tax return on-line, no problem. But in France, we strongly advise you to appoint a professional – an 'expert comptable'. If you get into a pickle with your taxes or accounts, the French system is not very forgiving.
An 'expert comptable' is a regulated professional who is legally obliged to keep you up to date with all the tax laws and is held legally responsible for the good standing of your accounts. He can also help you with VAT returns and payrolls.
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So there you have it. You've reached the end of your tricky company French incorporation journey. But now you have a whole new mountain range in front of you – it's called your new business. May it bring you all the thrills and excitement of a real mountain adventure.
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In August 2017, the European Patent Office ("EPO") published a guide which provides an overview on obtaining, maintaining and managing unitary patents ("Guide").
The Guide explains how the primary aim of the unitary patent system is to combine the centralized pre-grant procedure already in place for European patents with a centralised post-grant procedure in which the EPO acts as a "one-stop-shop" for the administration of unitary patents.
The Guide clarifies that for a unitary patent to be eligible for registration, a European patent must first be granted by the EPO with the same set of claims in respect of all 26 participating Member States.
Once a European patent has been granted, a straightforward procedure is in place for obtaining a unitary patent. A formal request for "unitary effect" must be filed with the EPO within 1 month from the date of the mention of the grant in the EPO's Patent Bulletin.
Of particular interest is that the Guide clarifies the territorial scope of a unitary patent. Although 26 Member States are currently participating in the unitary patent system, unitary patents registered at the outset will not cover all the 26 Member States, as some Member States have not yet ratified the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (O.J. C175 of 20/6/2013) ("UPC") and without ratification of the UPC, the unitary patent cannot take effect in that Member State. Accordingly, the unitary patent will only cover those countries which have ratified the UPC. As at the date of writing, 14 countries have ratified the UPC (including Malta).
The Guide also elaborates that a unitary patent's maintenance will be far less complex, requiring one single process, under the same legal regime and payment of single renewal fees under the same currency. In this respect, maintenance is expected to become much cheaper with a fee of less than a €5,000 required in order to cover the maintenance fee due for the first 10 years of a unitary patent (which also corresponds to the average lifetime of a patent).
In regard to management of unitary patents, the Guide clarifies that transfers, licenses and other registrable transactions will not require a registration in each Member State. Instead, there will be a centralized repository administered by the EPO.
The timing of the Guide is welcome given that participating Member States are currently working under the assumption that the unitary patent will become operational in the first quarter of 2018. However, it should be noted that the Guide does not constitute an official commentary on the applicable legislation.
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Artesis Plantijn [AP] University College is a brand new university college, that has been created from the former ĀArtesis University College and Plantijn University College.
AP as 9000 students, 23 vocational educations and 8 art programmes, are clustered into 4 faculties and 2 schools of arts. Even though AP University College is very young, two of its constituent schools, in particular, have a long history: the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp was founded in 1898, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts is 350 years old.


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The Public Health Service (PHS) is a core pharmacy service and currently consists of 3 elements:
The Public Health Service was initiated in July 2006, and further enhanced with the use of window frontage in July 2007.
During 2008/9 it was agreed that national service specifications would be adopted for smoking cessation, and a sexual health service for emergency hormonal contraception.
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The Public Health Service covers three core activities:
Health protection, health improvement and promoting medicine safety should be an integral part of a pharmacist's holistic approach to pharmaceutical care services. In the spirit of "Health Promoting Health Service" all interactions between community pharmacists and their support staff with patients and the general public allows for the giving of opportunistic advice on healthy living and the encouragement and support for patients to self care.
Community Pharmacy contractors are involved in two areas of Health Promotion activities. These support the NHS Health Promoting Campaigns and support patients by providing smoking cessation services, sexual health services and prophylactic paracetamol following vaccination.
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Between NHS Health Promoting Campaigns generic display materials supporting community pharmacy contract services such as the Minor Ailment Service are used.
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The mayor of a small town in Texas recently ravaged by a tornado is taking some heat after playing golf instead of participating in community relief efforts.
Van Mayor Dean Stone did not show up for a 9 a.m. press conference Wednesday morning that he was expected to attend and was spotted on the golf course soon after. According to wfaa.com, Stone arrived at Garden Valley Resort and Golf Club around 7 a.m. and stayed until at least 10:30 a.m. The mayor also skipped a 3 p.m. press conference, but apparently was not on the golf course.
A tornado ripped through Van Zandt County—about 40 miles east of Dallas—Sunday night and brought with it winds of up to 140 mph, killing two people. Texas Gov. Greg Abbot declared a state of disaster in seven counties Monday night. Two schools in Van were severely damaged and every school in the district was closed Monday and Tuesday of this week. Making matters worse is another series of dangerous storms scheduled to hit the area later this week.
Last summer, President Obama received public criticism after leaving a Martha's Vineyard golf course to deliver a statement on Ferguson and Iraq, then bolting back to the course.
In the video below, Stone talks to a local KLTV reporter soon after leaving the course and says he did not feel guilty about his decision to spend Wednesday morning playing golf.
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go to http://pinnedmtb.com/ to see some good pictures of the Angelfire race, and other cool shit, they have a "side by side" of Gee and Sam's runs from the Andorra worldcup.
Here are a couple i found of us.
Chazz first mtx race ever!
Wilson pummel time.it was funny how everyone complained about this shitty creek crossing but only three guys did anything about it. The Baaron, Chazz and Casy putting it all together.p.s. i just complained
a lot of tonics in one place.
Billy's grey Howie up top, the Baarons seafoam Howie then my plated Fallguy, Looch's "dukes of chazard" Orange Howie and Nathan's Seafoam Fallguy. our Giant Glory bikes are amazing. we will do full bike checks soon.epic battle !
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Leonardo and the Pen That Drew the Future
The figure of Leonardo da Vinci united the disciplines of both the arts and the sciences. On one hand he was a painter and a skilled draftsman, and on the other an inventor and tireless researcher. A legend in his own time, Leonardo was accused of witchcraft by those who were jealous of his skills and who saw him as some sort of wizard. He was a prolific inventor and many of his futuristic designs are still with us today, such as the contact lens and the armored vehicle.
About the author: www.lucanovelli.it
Luca Novelli is the creator and presenter of the television show 'Lampi di Genio' in Italy, shown on the Rai Edu (educational) channel. He is also a writer, illustrator, and journalist, and has been publishing books since 1968. He began writing children's books for Editoriale Scienza in 2000 and the output from their successful collaboration has been sold and published around the world. In 2007 he won an Andersen award for a book he wrote about Darwin. Today he lives and works in Milan, Italy and has a cat named … Leonardo.
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Size: 13 x 19.8 cm
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Details: illustrated in black & white
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Sometime ago, in a past I am more than willing to forget, I had a discussion with a close friend about whether curiosity or desire was more necessary for development in the world. Needless to say the discussion quickly shifted focus to what, in fact, was development. Unsatisfied by the turn of events, we decided to modify the criterion of our discussion to whether it was curiosity or desire which was the reason behind most of the scientific pursuits and developments.
Being more of a "why" person as opposed to a "what if" person, I took it upon myself to become curiosity's knight, little aware of the fact that I was up against desire's bishop. I returned from the contest alive, but barely so. It was a Pyrrhic victory if there ever was one, for the comfort which I had with regard to curiosity had been gone. I didn't believe in the sanctity of curiosity anymore and, if that discussion were to be held again today, I would just as willingly fight for desire as I once did for curiosity.
Sitting at my desk today it struck me that the argument hadn't ever really been drawn to a close. My friend hadn't lost after all, and, the downside of the realisation, I hadn't really won. So I decided to take the argument further, but not with anyone who might give me ideas which I cannot quite work with, for as much as I like to learn there is a time and a place fore everything and this wasn't it. I carried the argument forward with myself instead, and though I haven't quite reached a conclusion, I thought it quite worthy to be shared here.
However, narrating two sides of an argument, especially one which took place in two incidences separated by more than four months, is not only a tedious task but also a recipe for losing readership. Instead, I'll get right to the point which I think could benefit the world, and, should that desire seem too melodramatic and hollow, it would give my mind the peace necessary for it to function.
Have you ever wondered why or how things happen? Why did humans learn to walk upright? Why did oxygen only develop on planet Earth? Why does gravity pull you towards itself instead of pushing you away? How does the system of tectonic plates work? How did evolution land us here, in present day? How do scientists get the ideas for groundbreaking theories?
It's all there in our heads, and I am sure we have all wondered about such things at some point in our lives, but refused to follow the train of thoughts for any of the million reasons that surround us. Maybe we realised that such pondering yields no good, is perhaps too vague or simply too silly. Or maybe someone we assume is wiser to us heard our misgiving and showed us that they were simply a waste of the precious time we have. Either way, even if these doubts do find their way into our heads, they are quickly squashed out.
On the other hand, desires are ever-persistent. Desires cannot be squashed out because they form a home in our hearts and minds and leave a hollowness whenever they are taken away unsatisfied. Desires, therefore, seem to be the stronger, or at any rate the more permanent, governing forces of our actions.
Perhaps the greatest strength of desire is its range. Curiosity, when it exists, cannot be small, else it shan't be called curiosity but doubt, or lack of knowledge. Do we call a person who wonders about the taste of chocolate curious? Of course not, we simply call them unlearned or inexperienced. But a person with desire, no matter how small, is still called desirous. A person who desires the greater good of mankind is as desirous as a person who desires, for lack of a better example and to provide some form of analogy, chocolate.
So is that it? Does desire take the crown simply because it is a broader concept than curiosity? No, absolutely not. For curiosity is nothing but the desire to know, the desire to learn something new, or to feel something new. Curiosity is nothing if not a form of desire itself, a specific part which is so strong and so different to desire itself that it merits its own side in this argument.
Curiosity is rich. As I said, a person who would like to know the taste of chocolate isn't curious. Curiosity isn't something just anyone can have, it's a rare occurrence which makes it both precious and, in some crooked sense, utterly worthless. The example which my friend and I had debated upon was that of the Wright brothers. Were they curious to know what the sensation of light would feel like or did they simply have the desire to fly?
Now the question seems awfully simple. It doesn't matter. Of course they were curious about the sensation of flight, who isn't? The wanted to know what flying would feel like, and they also wanted to fly. What matters is which of these desires was the stronger factor influencing their decisions? Was it the desire to experience something new, which we have already classified as curiosity, or simply the desire to do something, without the intent of learning something from the experience.
You will find that the answer to this question, and any other questions which draw any form of line between curiosity and desire, are nearly impossible to answer. They are almost always vague and offer no form of consolation even when the questions are answered. Some things are, perhaps, best left to great thinkers of the time, for we are, and I proudly include myself in this category, fools at best.
All said and done, I shall always be curious. I shall always have the overwhelming desire to know, know just about everything there is to know. It seems like a ridiculous desire, which is why I don't which to think of it as a desire at all. I am curious, and happy to be, for there is joy in learning the unknown, and that joy is worth more than the satisfaction of any desires which I may or may not have.


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I have been a little MIA lately, but not without good reasons. This post will be a little different for me seeing as it has nothing to do with wine. None the less, it is extremely close to my heart so I thought I would share it with you. Continue reading "Hard Goodbyes and New Beginnings"
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Voting Ends: Monday, September 19th, 2016
Winner Announced: Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
Well, I have officially "lived" in Texas for just over two months, but I have actually only been there a total of 19 days. I have been on the road for various reasons, but I find myself back in the Lone Star State (actually, I am writing this in the Munich airport, but I anticipate being back on U.S. soil in about ten hours). We had a decent showing this month, with fourteen entries, all centered around Jim van Bergen's theme: Bubbles. If you have not read all of them, pop a bottle of bubbly, sit back, and enjoy. And do not forget to vote (you can vote for up to three) as the winner's life will still be exactly the same as a result of…
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Hilltop Winona
Nothing brings me greater joy than stumbling upon a new fabulous winery. Recently on a visit to Healdsburg, we happened across Copain Winery. Situated high on a hill overlooking the Russian River Valley, the view as you arrive at the winery is beautiful. A large white building with a red roof and barn like door serves as their tasting room.
Wine and Zombies and Dinosaurs, oh my!
This past weekend, my handlers had a real treat in store for me. They packed me up and took me down to the worlds oldest annual zombie walk. What is a zombie walk you might ask? Well it's exactly what it sounds like. Hundreds of people gather in Roosevelt Park, found in downtown Sacramento. They come dressed as all kinds of zombies. From the freshly undead, to extremely rotted corpses there's a little bit of everything. It's a family friendly event so you'll find all ages from adults to babies to teenagers and even the occasional dog. Continue reading "Wine and Zombies and Dinosaurs, oh my!"
A Dinosaur walks into a brewery…..
On my little camping excursion last week we happened upon Stumptown Brewery. Located in Guerneville California, this little gem is right on the main drag through town. Typically you will find me at a winery, however I am most definitely not against checking out a new brew spot every now and then. Continue reading "A Dinosaur walks into a brewery….."
Bubbles Abound
I feel like I have slacked off slightly the past few weeks on my blog posts. I must say that this venture has been a bit more difficult than this Dino really imagined. With that said, I have been finding time to read through other blogs and stumbled upon a Monthly Wine Writing Challenge that really caught my attention. Each month there is a different theme that is chosen by the previous months winner. This month's #MWWC27 theme is "Bubbles" and was set by JVB Uncorked. I wasn't planning on attempting one of these challenges just yet considering I am really new to the blogging world, but how can I pass up the chance after spending some time visiting the land of bubbles just last weekend? So here I am, giving it the old college try! Continue reading "Bubbles Abound"
A day at Sentivo Vineyards
Instagram is good for many things. Whether you are looking for new trends, keeping up with the lives of friends and family or stalking a celebrity, you can do it all via social media. I personally use it primarily to keep up with all things wine and nothing catches my eye faster than a new tasting room popping up in my area. That's how I stumbled across Sentivo Vineyards. With the name Sentivo translating from Italian to mean "I felt" or "to have felt", you definitely experience all the feels when you visit this winery. Continue reading "A day at Sentivo Vineyards"
A Wineosaur on the loose
Wow, what a weekend! A lot happened to this wino dino over the past few days, everything of course revolving around delicious fermented grapes.
Started off on Saturday with a quick surprise visit to a lovely fellow named Andrew for his birthday party. As a wine lover and an even bigger dinosaur fan you can imagine he was quite excited to have the one and only Wineosaur pop in and make an appearance! The rest of the birthday clan seemed a bit confused by a large lizard walking into an adult birthday party but once they realized I came bearing wine they warmed up quite quickly. Continue reading "A Wineosaur on the loose"
It's the 4th of July!!!
Ahhhhh, the 4th of July is here!!! Lets all enjoy this wonderful day of independence and be thankful that we get the privilege of living in the land of the free. Also, a special thank you to all those military men and women who have served or that are currently serving!! Hope y'all enjoy videos of dinosaurs twerking to Miley Cyrus, and if not…..too bad because that's what you get!
My very first blog post!
Well here I am making my very first blog entry!! I couldn't be more excited to be taking on this new adventure. Please be patient with me as I am an old gal and this new technology stuff is still hard for me to learn. As I sit here writing this I am enjoying a wonderful 2012 Black Muscat from Miraflores winery located right here in the Sierra Foothills. It's just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the slightly tart aftertaste and helps keep me cool on this hot summer day. I am looking forward to posting at least once a week (hopefully more if the "handlers" will give me access to their computers) and I really hope everyone enjoys a little extra glimpse into my fun filled life.


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The HERA foundation, the climbing-souled org raising awareness and funding for ovarian cancer since the first Climb4Life, in 2002, has in recent years teamed up with climbing-gear manufacturers to co-brand products, often in its trademark teal and orange colors. A great new HERA offering is the BLUEWATER ROPES LIGHTNING PRO ($185.99 for 60m, herafoundation.org), a popular 9.7mm lead line in those hues, with $15 from each sale going to HERA. (The cord comes with a free rope bag, an $11 value, and shipping is gratis when you order online.) The Lightning Pro is a high-performing, easy-feeding redpoint, free-big-wall, and extreme-alpine rope, weighing 61g/m. Use it with your Petzl HERAbiner and Evolv HERAs for an elegant teal ensemble that shows you're down for the cause.
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Speak Up: Snowmobiles In Yellowstone?
Right about now, Yellowstone's packed with RVs and station wagons all lining up to see a herd of buffalo, but the Interior Department is already thinking about winter. Interior Department Secretary Ken Salazar announced plans to reduce the number of snowmobiles allowed in the park to 318 per day—less than half of the former daily limit of 720. But outfitters have complained that the cap will wound a winter economy dependent on snowmobile tours.
Now it's up to you: Salazar is seeking public comment over the next 45 days to determine whether to keep the current policy or move forward with plans to cap snowmobile use in Yellowstone. Conservationists contend that there should be as little usage as possible, but Wyoming's governor Dave Freudenthal disagrees.
"It would be nice if they sat down and said, 'What really works for the folks who are wanting to visit, and the folks who are making a living up in Yellowstone?'"
Salazar seems to be shooting for a balance:
"The proposed rule would allow continued access to the park in winter while ensuring the protection of this national treasure and its wildlife while we develop a new long-term plan for winter use in the park," Salazar said.
After the public comment period, Salazar's ruling will be permanent, so speak up now or forever hold your peace. Go here to leave comments for Salazar and co., and don't forget to tell BACKPACKER what you think in the comments section below.
—Ted Alvarez
Salazar calls for more public comment on the use of snowmobiles in Yellowstone (NPS)
Public comment encouraged in setting park's snowmobile limit (Powell Tribune)


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Notification of scholarship awards begins mid-September and continues through May. Students who meet eligibility requirements and are selected for the award, will be notified via mail. The award will also be posted to RAMweb in the Financial Aid Awards section.


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Natural feeling, long lasting.
No negative aspects from my point of view.
This is a good product for lubrication. It doesn't take but a few drops and you are slick and ready for action. I noticed that it didn't feel too heavy and slimy like some lubes. My wife is very sensitive and I can't tell you how much money I have spent on lubes trying to find one she likes. This one was one of the very few she could tolerate. With so many on the market, it was nice to find something with this quality and as close to the real thing as possible.
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I did not taste this one as it was not recommended to do so. I also did not notice any odor. This lube actually felt exactly like the natural lube generated by a female. Of course, I will try anything once, so maybe I'll try it for kicks...LOL
This durable lube was great for us during our complete love making session. I don't know how long it will actually last, but we went at for about 30 or so minutes. Cleaning was a breeze. Just use a little warm soapy water. I actually felt like there was nothing on me though so I felt as if I didn't need to clean up. I loved the feel of this product, and with the wife feeling the same way, I must say I will keep some of this on my shelf all the time. It is not that easy to find something you both like equally, but this one was it. We only applied a small amount and that was all we needed to last the whole time. I was impressed.
Packaging was simple. When you receive this package, which is shipped discreetly, you will find a basic plastic covering. Once out of this plastic bag, there is a plastic safety tip covering the nozzle to prevent accidentally pumping some out of the bottle. Once you have read the label on the back, you can remove the safety tip and apply. Just remember it does not take very much of this to go a long way.
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What base is it? What are the ingredients?
I can't believe I left out the ingredients. I am sorry guys and gals! It is a water based lube that is glycerin free(yay!). Contains ginseng, aloe vera, avena sativa and guarana extracts that add moisturizing and aphrodisiac properties. Great lube!!
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One I can't try due to the aspartame, but it sounds like it works pretty well for you
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I just published a new article and video on the Hits And Misses of the NEW Canon R camera. You can find it on our HOME PAGE.
Thanks for the article Kevin. As a long-time Canon user I am hoping they can come out with a high-res (50mp) mirrorless that has all your hits and misses turned to hits. Then they will have something I will consider. For the time being Sony A7RIII with Metabones for EF lenses and the two native E-Mount lenses (16-35mm G Series and 28-75mm Tamron) I own. The big allure of mirrorless is weight savings, but really for the SOny lenses that is not true. Canon EF to Sony E-Mount lenses are near the same in weight. A7RIII somewhat lighter than a Canon 5DSR. IMO, a Canon Mirrorless with EF Mount and all the technology hits gets my vote as something I would look for. In the meantime, I am happy with the Sony.
Weight savings? Get low focal length primes at F4 or slower. The weight savings of mirrorless with fast and/or long lenses is a myth.
I am sticking with my Sony sensor, even though the Sony Camera is a pain in the arse to use sometimes,
What I find astonishing is the lack of inventions in terms of software in the cameras and interconnectivity with smart phones. When you look at a smart phone and what you can get of different apps and especially Lightroom Mobile it is demonstrated what an open platform for app developpers can provide. Then it is amazing to see that none of the camera manufacturers have adopted a software platform like that. Let's assume that Canon had decided to use Android as the OS in the camera and WiFi and Bluetooth the camera could connect seamlessly with the phone to provide internet connectivity. In this case Adobe could enhance Lightroom Mobile so that you could shoot with the LM camera and develop in camera or in the smart phone and send pictures straight from shooting session. It could also be possible to let LM preview the look of an image before it is shot using e.g. profiles and presets. The possibilities are endless. Other App developpers could develop their shooting app. This would just require a fast computing platform on the camera and access to all features of the camera for App developpers. Canon could and should (f course) provide their own app for shooting. Most likely such an app would be hugely surpassed by App developpers. What would the iPhone have been if it had stayed without the App Store?
I agree that the software side should get more attention. Today software is as vital as hardware. The image quality of the mobile phones is for a large part due to the quality of the software.When i have a look at Nikon- the software and wireless connectivity is years behind. Putting android in a camera might not be so easy to do. It is Googles software, not free and not open for drastic changes that are required to adapt it to camera's.
Kevin, Thanks for the article. Very informative. The really big deal for me (as one who shot with the Canon 1Ds series for years) is the use of the older sensor technology, which you mentioned in your article. What are they thinking? The Sony sensor......or equivalent, runs circles around the Canon sensor. I think they will eventually get their feature set going in the right direction but the sensor must go through a revolutionary update for me to ever consider them again. I do use some Canon glass with my Sony A7r ll.


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SIUE and Lake Land College partner on nursing degree track
EDWARDSVILLE — The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing and Lake Land College have announced a new partnership. The Bachelor of Science in nursing degree track enables community college students to achieve their baccalaureate degree from the School of Nursing.
"This is going to benefit students who may not have originally seen themselves going into a four-year program," said Roberta Harrison, assistant dean of the nursing school. "They can complete the coursework for an associate degree at the community college level. When they transition into our online program, they can already see the light at the end of the tunnel."
Students who successfully complete the first two semesters of outlined BS in Nursing Partnership curriculum at Lake Land College can enroll in the first two nursing school courses for their third and fourth semesters. Once students have successfully completed the ADN program at Lake Land College and obtained licensure as a registered nurse, they may progress through the remaining four RN to BS nursing courses through the nursing online program.
"This will definitely accelerate the process towards my BSN and my ultimate career goal of being an advanced practice nurse," said Christine Martin, a Lake Land College student from Toledo. "It is huge that it will be so easy to accomplish the bachelor's in nursing with a smooth application process and transition from Lake Land to SIUE."
Mackenzie Wermert, a Lake Land College student from Teutopolis, is excited about the cost savings the agreement will afford her. She will be able to take her general education requirements at Lake Land and earn her nursing bachelor's in a shorter amount of time. "I've looked into other programs and this will be less than half the cost, because I can take my gen-eds at Lake Land."
In October 2010, the Institute of Medicine released its report, "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health," detailing how nurses' roles, responsibilities and education should change to meet the needs of an aging, increasingly diverse population and to respond to a complex, evolving healthcare system. The report recommended increasing the percentage of the Bachelor of Science prepared registered nurse workforce to 80 percent by 2020.
"Lake Land College is the second community college to work with us on a program of this nature," said Laura Bernaix, PhD and interim dean of the nursing school. "This is an agreement that other community colleges in Illinois also desire because it is a seamless, cost-effective way to help meet the demand for baccalaureate prepared nurses."
Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said the college's nursing program is vital to the region's economic viability.
"Graduates of our associate degree in nursing program excel on their board exams and become valuable members or our area's healthcare industry. Lake Land College is committed to providing additional options to enhance the training and educational level of our workforce. We are very pleased to partner with the SIUE School of Nursing to offer this online bachelor degree completion program to our students," Bullock said.


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Royal Westmoreland
Golf doesn't get much better than at Royal Westmoreland's world-class 18-hole championship golf course – a 7,045 yard par 72 course of unrivalled beauty, with views of the shimmering ocean from every hole, and a layout to test every club in your bag.
US Masters Champion Ian Woosnam – a homeowner at Royal Westmoreland, Barbados – says the par 3s are some of the best he's played anywhere in the world. Bunkers abound, but considerable use has been made of the natural environment, with the 5th and 6th holes using an old coralstone quarry, and the 12th par 3 challenging the lowest of handicaps with its tight green bordering a ravine. Each hole has several tees to accommodate every level of play.
At the heart of the golf course stands the elegant, colonial-style Clubhouse with sweeping views over the emerald fairways to the deep blue Caribbean Sea. This is home to the Clubhouse Restaurant and golf pro shop with an extensive range of golf equipment, clothing and merchandise.
The 'Halfway House' by the ninth green is open daily from 6:30am to 4:30pm and serves a variety of light snacks and thirst quenching drinks. Water stations serving ice-cold water are also located throughout the golf course.
Royal Westmoreland is fifteen minutes East of the villa and is one of the best courses on Barbados.
Royal Westmoreland,
St. James,
Barbados, West Indies
Barbados Tel: (+246) 422 4653
Sandy Lane
With 45 holes of golf on three unique and spectacular courses, Sandy Lane offers golfers of all skill levels an unforgettable golfing experience.
Beautifully manicured courses abound with colour and wildlife… a golfer's utopia.
The Clubhouse
The focal point of golf at Sandy Lane is the magnificent 55,000- square-foot Clubhouse. Designed by Johnson Fain Partners, the Club House features panoramic views of the Tom Fazio designed Country Club and Green Monkey courses and spectacular sunsets overlooking the platinum shimmers of the Caribbean Sea. Tastefully decorated with every modern convenience, the Clubhouse features a restaurant and bar, lounge areas, a pro shop with an expansive array of premium brand leisurewear and locker facilities.
The Clubhouse Restaurant
The elegant Clubhouse restaurant features an open-plan design and stunning panoramic views of the Country Club course and Caribbean Sea. With a wonderfully varied range of dishes, both light and hearty, the Clubhouse Restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy sumptuous lunch, refreshing cocktails and the sun setting on the Barbados West Coast. Anyone visiting the island is welcome to stop by.
Locker Rooms
The modern facilities of the Clubhouse allow golfers the chance to feel pampered and relaxed, after a challenging round on the golf course. The locker rooms are spacious and luxurious with private lounges attached.
Shoes and clubs are may be rented. The golf carts, included in the green fees of the Country Club and Green Monkey courses, are fitted with a GPS system. This global positioning system shows your location on the green or hazards such as bunkers.
The system also provides tips on the best way to play the hole and can be used to order light refreshments. When playing at Sandy Lane, soft spikes are required. On the Country Club and the Green Monkey courses carts are also compulsory and golfers must be accompanied by one caddie per cart who will assist with local knowledge and other services.
Whatever your ability level, Sandy Lane offers the golfer a personal challenge and tremendous opportunity for enjoyment. Whether the intimate and winding Old Nine, the long and challenging Country Club or the demanding and exciting Green Monkey, we promise that your golfing experience will bring you back, time and time again. Sandy Lane is located just fifteen to twenty minutes South of the villa just past Holetown
Sandy Lane,
St James,
Barbados, West Indies
Tel: Barbados (+246) 444 2000
Fax: Barbados (+246) 444 2222
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Afraid of the Dark during an #OhmHour?
Someone in another thread mentioned "sitting in the dark" for an hour. @SD Chip posted an idea for shedding some light on the matter. The MalloMe LED Camping Lantern Flashlights 2 Pack is cool, but out of stock.
I have one of THESE flashlight/nightlight things that automatically come on when the power goes off. I have one at the top of the stairs because, even though it might be faster to get downstairs by tumbling down, I run the risk of hurting myself.
They're only $12.99 so I just ordered 3 more (Got a 3-pack for $30). I ordered one about a year ago just to try it out. It's worked perfectly, so I can recommend it. The nightlight isn't too dim and the flashlight, when you need it most, is LED bright and lights up the entire room. If you remove it from the holder, it comes on automatically, which is super convenient.
Do you sit in the dark, or chase away the shadows during an OhmHour?
Once in a while I take a nap during the ohm hour....easy way to not worry about using electricity.0
@jserramc I'm tempted to take a nap sometimes, too, but afraid I won't wake up and turn the breakers on!0
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Who doesn't love a day at the races? All those gorgeous frocks, jocks and fillies on show. But what are the secrets to looking your best this Spring Carnival? Allure Cosmetic Clinic in Toowoomba dishes up a smorgasbord of cosmetic treatments to get you on track this racing season.
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Be one of the freshest faces in the race day crowd with Allure Clinic's restorative and rejuvenating facial treatments. Try the Allure Signature Facial, which uses medical grade skin care for ultimate results. Or the Extraction Facial is perfect for congested, dull and acne prone skin.
If you're in need of some serious facial refreshment, our Hydrafacial resurfacing procedure thoroughly cares for your skin, providing cleansing, exfoliation, extractions and hydration, including antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid.
Turn that frown upside down
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We aim for the most natural results achievable, as no one wants to look overdone or 'frozen'. We achieve this by treating each patient with doses that will adequately relax the muscle and wrinkles, whilst maintaining their natural features.
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Hey world, its Gossip Girl.
I'm not a good show, in fact, I'm despicable. But still, I'm remarkably addicting. Why? Well, Alexa has been watching it for two reasons: 1) she thinks it would be amazing if Serena finally choked Blair with one of her stupid argile neck scarves and more importantly, 2) she enjoys how it's a giant scavenger hunt of all the ridiculous messages that popular TV tries to shove down our throats.
Alexa is fond of the following example.
In one of the early episodes, Jenny, a 14-year-old freshman just desperate to fit in, weasles her way into a party of popular kids. Once there, she gets lured outside by the much older skeeze-ball Chuck Bass and he begins to get physical with her against her will. That's right, she is resisting and yet he is relentlessly trying to get in her pants. Even after Jenny is rescued from the grasp of this sicko, everyone acts as if nothing that happened was wrong and Jenny just blames herself for believing he would, "just want to talk." Alexa wants to note that Chuck just tried to RAPE Jenny and all the characters act like it's par for the course.
Alexa wants to make sure she's being clear. Not only is the CW telling male audiences that girls will eventually give in to them if they pressure them enough for sex but also that it's all on her if she does get taken advantage of. And CW thinks it's fine to communicate that young men shouldn't be held accountable for their actions, that it doesn't matter because boys aren't going to end up pregnant, that boys will be boys.
Man, do the messages in my show smell like a giant pile of manure.
Guys, despite what happens on my show I think it is important for you to analyze how you treat women, and more importantly, how you are portrayed by the media. Don't be this stereotype. Rise above it.
And in general, I hope my audience watches my show with a grain of salt!
You know you love me, xoxo,
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Ono Cheese Steak
2310 Kuhio Ave
Honolulu, HI
Tel: (808) 923 8080
Taking in something from far away and making it one of their own seemingly is done many times over when it comes to food on the Hawaiian Islands. I suppose it makes sense given how remotely situated the lands are geographically from just about every other society on the planet. And of course, the reach of mainland America (e.g. military) and the influx of so many immigrants the world over that have infiltrated so many aspects of Hawaiian life, especially the food scene are also to "blame". Finding cheese steak sandwiches in Honolulu was just another example of this phenomenon.
After doing a completely touristy activity by travelin out of Waikiki to do the hike at Diamond Head and checking out some beaches further west on Oahu island, the return bus dropped me off on busy Kuhio Avenue right in front of this establishment. Having not eaten yet that day (it was already the afternoon) and discovering that "ono" means "delicious" in the Hawaiian language and not the surname of an ethnic Japanese resident proprietor, I figured it was worth checking out.
Immediately at the entrance, there was a large board hanging overhead that listed the variations available. About a dozen choices were listed, split between those based on steak or chicken as the main protein. The standard toppings such as sauteed onions, garlic, cheese, etc. and my personal favorite mushrooms were all on hand. Heck, you could even choose to drop the meat and swap in spinach and have a vegetarian version. But from my recollection, nothing particularly Hawaiian in nature or a local taste twist. I believe there were three sizes as well, of which I elected to get the smallest one (7″), knowing I was going to venture across the street to get some dessert (more on that in a future post).
Apologies for the section missing from this image of my small mushroom cheese steak, but I had a difficult time snapping a shot without one of the employees who was working directly in front of me noticing. So I waited a while until another customer came in and she was distracted, but by then I had to take a bite. The bread had been lightly toasted, and the ingredients clearly fresh and hot as it was made-to-order. I could have used more cheese in the mix and perhaps more seasoning of the meat itself. [I understand that Ono's does have some that are pre-made and available for sale in other locations such as convenience outlets next to gasoline stands.]
I'm not sure though if it was the really hot weather or the fact that I was more dehydrated than hungry but I didn't come away thinking that this was a fantastic representation of a philly cheese steak. Not that I've had the real deal in the City of Brotherly Love, but I've had pretty good ones in other places in continental North America.
And compared to the earlier reviewed and tasted Puka Dog, this meat in a bun was a far-back second place finisher, and had none of the unique, local taste combinations.


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Youngsters play ClaretsTop scorer Jordan Bove is back for Latics under-18's who this afternoon play at Burnley in the quarter finals of the Lancashire FA Youth Cup.
Bove, who has scored 14 goals in 12 youth-team matches, missed Saturday's goalless draw at Shrewsbury Town in the Football League Youth Alliance's North West Conference after he was called into the first-team squad for the FA Cup tie against Wolves.
The 17-year-old (pictured) is back to lead the line today at Burnley's Gawthorpe Training Ground, kick off 2pm.
Latics know they are in for a tough match as Burnley beat them 3-0 in the league at Chapel Road back in August.
Academy Manager Tony Philliskirk says today's match starts a big month as they also play last year's league champions Wrexham, Hull City in the Youth Alliance Cup and Walsall who beat them 4-0 in September.
"It will be a tough month and a good test for us to see where we are and how we are developing and progressing," he explained.


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HSQE is a fundamental element in the delivery of all our services here at Pod-Trak. Our commitment to HSQE is supported by rigorous policies and procedures with all levels of management seeking to create a positive culture of learning, training and responsibility."
-Clodagh Connolly Head of HSQE
We have an Integrated Management System (IMS) to provide a framework to manage Health and Safety, Environmental issues and Quality in the business. This system is fully compliant with, and certified to, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.
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Pod-Trak Health & Safety management system is UKAS accredited to OHSAS 18001:2007 standard certification.
Across all of our service lines, we are committed to promoting and implementing safe practice. We keep our people, our clients and the public safe throughout the delivery of projects. We believe that all injuries are preventable and our vision is to foster a work environment where everyone feels and demonstrates responsibility for their own health & safety behaviour and that of others.
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Pod-Trak also believe that long term occupational health issues are preventable. Through improved awareness, education, risk control and surveillance we can all enjoy good health in the workplace and at home.
Pod-Trak Quality management system is UKAS accredited to ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Pod-Trak are proud of the high quality service we provide to our clients and aims to exceed client expectations by delivering projects and services on time. Our experienced, professional and well equipped work force use our Integrated Management System (IMS), which ensures that all work carried out is done so in a planned, methodical, efficient and transparent way.
We have a comprehensive quality assurance programme driven from the top down, ensuring we follow precise standards and methodologies to deliver our work. This is crucial and quality monitoring is an integral part of our management system
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Our Environmental Policy sets out our approach to achieving our environmental objectives. Through clearly defined procedures, training and communications, we make sure that our environmental objectives are embedded within our company culture and business plans.
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The Intel® Teach Elements: Assessment in 21st Century Classrooms course is an interactive e-learning experience that offers an in-depth look at assessment that meets the needs of 21st century teaching and learning. In this course, teachers see how assessment strategies can benefit their teaching practices and their students' learning. They learn how to plan, develop, and manage student-centered assessment. They follow three teachers and see how the three teachers are implementing embedded and ongoing assessment methods in their classrooms. The course offers opportunities to apply the assessment concepts with action planning exercises.
- Teacher: Barbara Knab
- Teacher: JoAnn Murphy-Genter
Using specific classroom scenarios, teachers explore characteristics and benefits of ProjectBased Learning (PBL). Throughout the course, teachers consider their own teaching practice as they follow a teacher new to project-based learning who discusses strategies with a mentor teacher. They also consider the ways that technology supports project-based approaches. Planning and project design modules guide teachers through organizing the curriculum, the classroom, technology, and students for successful 21st century projects. The assessment module demonstrates strategies for assessing students' 21st century skills throughout an open-ended project. The course offers opportunities to apply the PBL concepts with action planning exercises.
- Teacher: Neil MacDermott
- Teacher: JoAnn Murphy-Genter
The Intel® Teach Elements: Designing Blended Learning course is an interactive e-learning experience that will help teachers develop an understanding of blended learning, including what it is and how it benefits students. Through many examples, teachers will consider how to create blended learning experiences for students and what to address when designing these experiences. In addition, they will see how technology tools can foster collaboration while delivering engaging instructional content. Teachers will also learn strategies for assessing students and managing a blended learning classroom.
- Teacher: Thomas Diener
The Intel® Teach Elements: Inquiry in the Science Classroom course is an interactive e-learning experience that is intended for new and veteran science teachers of students in third through eighth grade (ages 8 to 14). In this course, teachers will build a foundation for scientific inquiry. They will explore the rationale and research basis, common misconceptions, and specific strategies for incorporating scientific inquiry into science learning, regardless of the science discipline. The course explains and demonstrates the Scientific Inquiry Phases with relevant classroom examples. In addition, teachers will learn best practices for improving scientific inquiry through interactive activities. Direct connections to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are provided throughout the course and can be connected within the final project as appropriate.
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Join our Christmas Donor Appeal
December 14, 2016
What a year we have had! The Free West Papua Campaign has made great progress in 2016, raising the issue of self-determination for West Papua worldwide. Plans to hold an internationally supervised vote in West Papua are being discussed and recognised by state leaders. Due to continued grassroots campaigning around the world, West Papua's situation is beginning to receive the attention it so desperately needs. Groups and individuals from more than 30 countries joined us for the global flag raising even on December 1st, providing further evidence that our efforts are really making a difference.
So many of you have offered your time and support. Thanks to you, our brothers and sisters in West Papua have belief in their future.
Christmas Donor Appeal
To continue with our crucial work in 2017 we need funds.
This December we are running an appeal to find 200 people who can make a monthly donation to support our important work.
So far we are really happy to report that 15 people have signed up to monthly direct debits so far, raising us over £1,600 per year. This is a huge amount for us and we're so grateful for the support, but we are still a way off our target of 200 monthly donors.
Regular donations help us to predict our income so we can plan for the future.
Are YOU able to join us & make a small monthly donation to support the Free West Papua Campaign & help us reach our target?
Read the appeal and set up a monthly donation here:
Any amount you can give would be really appreciated. If you can, please also share our appeal with friends and family via email and social media.
Here's a quick overview of what's coming up with the campaign and what your funds will help us achieve:
- Continuing to lobby international governments worldwide to bring West Papua to the UN, and to build on our grass roots support globally.
- Continuing to work with our International Parliamentarians for West Papua, and International Lawyers for West Papua groups. We hope to hold a conference in 2017.
- In January we are launching a petition to support the internationally supervised vote for West Papua. The petition will be run globally, and then swum 69 kms across Lake Geneva in August 2017 in to the hands of the UN headquarters. We hope it will be our biggest campaign yet.#LetWestPapuaVote #BacktheSwim
- We want to grow our Rockin for West Papua global peace concert in 2017, and build popular support thorugh music festicals and famous bands. #Musicisaweapon #RizeoftheMorningStar #LetWestPapuaVote
- If you are interested in getting involved, have any contacts and ideas, other fundraising opportunities or can help in anyway, please do get in touch.
Thank you again for all of your support,
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Nothing can be more satisfying than that first sip of hot coffee in the morning or gulping down cold water after a workout – unless you have sensitive teeth. People with the condition find themselves wincing over some of life's most enjoyable – and important – activities, from eating ice cream to flossing. If you have sensitive teeth, there actually are steps you can take to help make sure that next glass of ice tea goes down painlessly. Teeth can be overly sensitive for many reasons, but you can reduce the pain—or even better, prevent it.
Do you know what causes sensitive teeth?
Everyone's teeth contain nerves that sense hot, cold and pressure and then send a signal to the brain. There are nerves in the layer of the tooth called the dentin, the spongy tissue that sits just below the hard coating of enamel. And if the enamel fractures or erodes, those nerves can become hypersensitive. You can also find yourself experiencing sensitivity from:
- Cracks in your teeth
- Exposed tooth roots
- Gum disease
- Infections
- Fillings that have worn down
- Tooth decay
- Grinding your teeth
This is the first thing you should do for your sensitive teeth
Make an appointment to see your dentist (Call today: 304-754-8803) for an examination that can rule out, or create a treatment plan, for gum disease or damaged teeth. If it turns out your teeth are healthy, your dentist can talk to you about treatments for sensitive teeth, such as:
- Toothpastes that can desensitize your teeth
- Fluoride treatments applied by your dentist or prescribed for home use
- Bonding applied to your teeth to provide an extra layer of protection by covering exposed roots or other flaws in your tooth
- Wearing a night guard
- Gum graft surgery that can restore missing gum tissue
- Root canal surgery can be undertaken in extreme cases to eliminate your tooth's ability to transmit pain signals
Good dental care is key to preventing sensitive teeth
So make sure you always brush twice a day, gently, with a soft-bristle brush (or opt for an electric tooth brush) and floss regularly.


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Your wedding invitations are the first impression your guests will receive about your big day. So of course you want them to be a stylish representation of what your wedding is going to be, right? And if you're anything like me, you have a discerning palette for exceptionally crafted products. Yet on the other hand, you want to do your part to be eco-friendly with your wedding. Seems like a conflict, right?
Not so. In fact, in today's post, week three of my Green Wedding Series, I will show you five fantastic ways to achieve the perfect announcements and invitations…and be kind to the environment as well.
FYI…if you haven't seen week one, Eco-Chic Wedding Gowns and week two, Eco-Beautiful Flowers, be sure to check them out!
Seek Out Invitations Made with 100% Recycled Paper
Using 100% recycled paper is a must if you want your wedding to be eco-kind. And, lucky for us, gone are the days when recycled paper only came in not so pretty brown tones. Yep, nowadays you can find all kinds of 100% recycled paper options that are just as beautiful as traditional papers. Check out some of the links below. All companies listed provide 100% recycled paper or one of the other eco-kind options mentioned in this post.
Tree Free Paper is Great for Eco-Friendly Invitations
Tree free paper is another great option for eco-friendly wedding invitations. But what's tree free paper? Tree free paper is made from shredded cloth using silk, grass, and petals. Bella Figura is a fine invitation company that uses tree free paper and only works with suppliers that share their environmental values. Another great company to check out that uses tree free paper is Blue Magpie.
Search For Invitations That Your Guests Can Actually Grow
This is probably my favorite option as not only do you get to announce your wedding in a beautiful way, your guests have the option of planting the invitation, paper and all. The paper is hemp paper, which is also tree free. These are great eco-friendly wedding invitations because instead of throwing your wedding invitation away, guests can moisten them and throw them on the ground to grow beautiful wildflowers. How wonderful is that? Green Field Paper and Forever Fiances are two lovely companies you should check out if you are interested in plant-able invitations.
FSC Certified Cotton Paper is Another Green Invitation Solution
FSC certified means that the paper is certified for responsible forest management and consists of partially recycled content. Rifle Paper Co in Winter Park, Florida does a beautiful job with their handmade creations. They use FSC-certified paper stocks with recycled content, environmentally responsible printers, and select high quality materials that allow for products that are both well-made and enhance their designs.
Images top to bottom: Faux Bois Wedding Suite by Magpie Paperworks, Ombre Hand-Stamped Natural Linen Wedding Invitation by Blue Magpie, Cream and green wedding suite by Regas Studios, Avi and Kate's invitations by Rifle Paper Co, Fresh Love by Yours Is The Earth
And Last But Not Least…Send Out E-Invitations
Again, if you're like me, a quality paper loving geek, this option may not work for you. But, I have to list it because it is THE number one way to be as eco-friendly with your wedding as you could ever be. With this option, you simply create a save-the-date, invitation or both using one of the many online wedding invitation services out there. Or if you're handy with graphic design, you could make your own. Then you email your invitations to all your guests with zero percent waste!
One of my favorite online options is Greenvelope, a charitable and stylish site that allows you to create beautiful invitations that look like real paper. To see more online invitation services, simply type "online wedding invitations" into your browser and you'll get a whole host of options.
The bottom line is this, nowadays there are lots of options if you want to go "green" with your announcements and invitations. But remember, you don't have to sacrifice quality as there are lots of eco-kind options in all price points and styles that will surely satisfy your desires.
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I was thinking about how propsects are invited to see the plan. In many cases, there will have been a bit of deception or half truths told in order for an IBO to get a prospect in front of the plan. But then I thought about the plan and how much deception was used in the plan itself by the speaker.
Thus, IBOs and new prospects are deceived right from the beginning. The speaker might make some small talk, and get the prospect to agree on certain issues, such as income tax and insurance eating away at your paycheck, etc. When a prospect hears this, it will make sense and they will agree and trust the spaker somewhat. Afterall, the speaker has been built up to be a financial whiz and all.
Then the deception begins.............
The speaker might talk about IBOs saving 30% on products righ from the start, which is false. Here's some information debunking that age old myth:
Then the speaker might talk about 98% of people being dead or broke by age 65, which is not true. The speaker might talk about 90% or more of small businesses failing in the first year. These little factoids (which are untrue) are apparently used to make other opportunities seem flawed in comparison with the Amway opportunity.
The speaker might then talk about how the Amway opportunity is cheap to get started, and has little or no overhead. But the problem is that many dedicated IBOs will get hosed as their upline will begin to teach them that they need to invest in their business in the form of voicemail, book of the month, standing order and attending all meetings. These expenses nearly guarantee that an IBO will end up with a net loss of income. What's more, upline may teach that this is success! Appalling!
So a question for IBOs and prospects. Is it a good opportunity when you have been lied to or deceived right from the outset?


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Japanese rankings chart, ORICON, revealed the "First half of 2009 Sales Ranking" 30 June. On this sales ranking chart, Tohoshinki ranked #8, bringing in ¥2,500,000,000 (KRW$33,000,000,000).
In first place is their nationally renowned group EXILE, with sales of ¥5,400,000,000, and second place goes to Arashi with sales of ¥4,400,000,000. SMAP and Koda Kumi follow Tohoshinki closely, ranking ninth and tenth place respectively.
As can be seen, Tohoshinki's impact and status has reached that of the A-list standard.
The sales ranking this time only included the sales of albums, singles and DVDs released this year. If the profits included the sales they made through concerts and advertisement deals, Tohoshinki's sales results would be even more spectacular. Their national tour will come to an end on the 4th and 5th July, at the Tokyo Dome. Currently, it is difficult to obtain tickets, and ticket prices through bidding, have soared above ¥1,000,000; proof of their indisputable popularity.
With regards to rumours of Tohoshinki disbanding:
On 26th & 27th June, they wrapped up their 3rd Asia Tour in Bangkok, but they will still have concert performances in July and August in Japan. A staff from their management company said, "Up until the end of the year, their performance schedules are extremely tight, and the members think that the rumours of disbanding are ridiculous. Tohoshinki has climbed the ranks of J-pop singers, from the lowest ranks to what they are today, a recognized J-pop group. The results of the ranking this time, also holds a lot of meaning to them."
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I am a divorcee, want to marry again
The reason for the divorce is you were in a specific frequency and so you invited a person with whom you couldn't leave.
Now, go and heal that person (you in the past) who got divorced. Send that person all the Reiki symbols; otherwise you will invite a similar person.
This is the case with the most of the divorces. Second marriages fail faster than first and the third faster than the second or may be worse than the previous marriage.
You could heal the cords between the previous partners too.
You are not the same person throughout your life. Every thought you think, every feeling or emotions you feel and the actions you take will change the frequency of you.
Therefore, you will invite different situations and different people, but similar to the past.
Also, heal the past of the person you are going to marry.
Heal the marriage of persons in their family.
Of course, heal the marriage of your parents as you instinctively follow their approach, may be of a different degree, but the content is the same.


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Medicine and Compassion
Medicine and Compassion - A Tibetan Lama's Guidance for Caregivers — by Chokyi Nyima
In a clear and very modern voice, author use the teachings of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy to present practical tools for revitalizing the caring spirit.
Natural State
Clarifying the Natural State - A Principal Guidance Manual for Mahamudra — by Dakpo Tashi Namgyal
A Buddhist Classic. Presenting the profound and ultimate instructions of Mahamudra, it embodies the realization of India and Tibet's greatest masters.
Four Illusions
Four Illusions - Candrakirti's Advice for Travelers on the Bodhisattva Path translated by Karen C. Lang
This work offers the translation of the first four chapters of Chandrakirti's commentary on Aryadeva's 400 Stanzas.
Visuddhimagga - The Path of Purification - The Classic Manual of Buddhist Doctrine and Meditation by Buddhaghosa
One of Buddhism's foundational texts, a systematic examination and condensation of Buddhist doctrine and meditation technique.
Longchen Nyingtig
Longchen Nyingtig - A set of Dzogchen practices and prayers by Jigme Lingpa
These works looks at a seminal figure of this lineage, Jigme Lingpa - an eighteenth-century Buddhist scholar and meditation master whose cycle of teachings - the Longchen Nyingtig - has been handed down through generations as a complete path to enlightenment.
Four Seals
Blaze of Quotations and Logic - A Lamp Illuminating the Significance of the Four Seals of the Buddha's Teachings by Gen Lamrimpa Ngawang Phuntsok
Seven Works of Vasubandhu - the Buddhist Psychological Doctor - by Stefan Anacker
The seven treatises presented here are complete works with a most varied range of topics and serve at least as an introduction to his thought.
Abhidhammattha Sangaha
A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma - The Abhidhammattha Sangaha of Acariya Anuruddha — by Bhikkhu Bodhi
This is the classical introduction to the study of Abhidhamma - the Buddhist philosophy of mind and mental processes.
Gateway to Knowledge
Gateway to Knowledge - The Gate for Entering the Way of a Pandita — by Jamgon Mipham
A condensation of the Buddhist Canon and its accompanying commentaries. Consolidating the intent of Buddha Shakyamuni's teachings into a unified body of text books, it is the philosophical backbone of the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Jamgon Mipam
Jamgon Mipam - His Life and Teachings — by Douglas Duckworth
Biography of one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of Tibet and one of the great luminaries of Tibetan Buddhism in modern times. This book will be of interest, not only to students of Tibetan Buddhism, but to anyone with a sincere interest in discovering the depths of Buddhist insight.