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Just like her much-loved Sex and the City character, Sarah Jessica Parker knows how to have fun with her fashion choices.
Last night, the actress attended the New York City Ballet 2018 fall fashion gala in a stunning red couture ballgown by Giles Deacon with '80s-inspired puff sleeves and a bubble hemline.
And fashion watchers couldn't help but recall her famed on-screen alter ego when she was pictured leaving her New York apartment.
The back of the gown featured a sheer black panel, which also extended down the sleeves, with a black zipper running down the back of the bodice. She added a complementary black ribbon tied around her low ponytail.
Even her shoes were guaranteed to get the Carrie Bradshaw stamp of approval. The actress wore a sparkling red pair of pumps that matched her gown, that looked like the high-fashion take on Dorothy's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz.
Of course, this is hardly the first time Sarah Jessica Parker has given us some major fashion at the New York City Ballet. The actress typically attends the ballet's annual fall gala and, as you know, it's definitely not the first time she's channelled her own SATC character in real life, either.
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It's a rainy wet and windy Friday afternoon in New York City's Flatiron District when I arrive for my scheduled meeting with emerging Irish pop sensation Janet Devlin. Here doing a quick press tour on behalf of her American label OK! Good Records, Janet is finishing up an appearance on Cheddar Life TV when we are introduced.
Traveling with a small entourage that includes her US label rep, two guitarists who pleasantly introduce themselves as "the English contingent" as well at super PR rep Rey of Reybee Inc, we agree on The City Market Café across the street to do our interview.
For the uninitiated, Janet Devlin is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter who grew up outside the village of Gortin in County Tyrone. Singing and writing songs at an early age, Janet initially caught the public's attention when she appeared on Series 8 of UK's X Factor in 2011. Only 16 years old at the time, she consistently received the highest consecutive public votes out of all the contestants. After leaving the X Factor, she released her acclaimed debut album, Running With Scissors in 2014, reaching Number 1 on the UK Indie Breakers Chart. In 2015 the album was released in the US on OK!Good Records.
The reason for this current press tour to New York (her sixth, she informs me) is the release of her brand new single "Outernet Song" which is officially available worldwide on October 7. Tackling issues of our current obsession with social media, Janet presents her case as it relates to her own personal experiences as well as the universal angst many feel.
This point of view is particularly revealing as her online presence is quite strong. Her weekly video logs are a real treat to experience and something her fan base eagerly looks forward to. Add to that an impressively attentive nature on potentially instant-reaction platforms like Twitter (where she seemingly answers nearly everyone who Tweets at her) giving the impression of a modern day star made for social media. However "Outernet Song" shows the darker side of being in the public eye, especially for a young woman coming of age.
It's a brilliant take on the pitfalls of social media, trying to measure up to expectations and the pressures to fit in. Wrapped in an extremely catchy tune (and character driven video, all created by Janet herself) is a sobering take on conformity. As revealed in the songs lyrics:
As her New York management team scurried off to the multiple simultaneous tasks before them, we are left alone for an hour, allowing for an energetic chat on a variety of topics. Conveying how wonderful I think her debut album "Running With Scissors" is (and what my fave tracks are) I ask if the lyrics are all her own or did she have any other input on them? "Oh no, I wrote all of the words myself," she explains. "Most of the lyrics to those songs I had written for a couple of years now. Like 'Whiskey Lullabies' I wrote when I was 18."
At nearly 22 now (her birthday comes this November 12) Janet Maureen Aoife Devlin is branching out into acting as well. Having recently wrapped up filming her screen debut on an indie film called "Songbird," Janet contributed two original self-penned songs to be included on its soundtrack.
That video can be viewed in full right here
I asked about her reported issues of insomnia and how she is dealing with all that. "That actually seems to have corrected itself now, and I'm sleeping more typically lately. Of course I'm working 18 hour days a lot so it could be a result of that." I let her know that six hour of sleep a night is no so bad, especially for someone who was previously dealing with much less.
We spoke about her impressions of New York City, which was captured in this clip here:
One can't help but be impressed by the energy and determination wrapped up in the workaholic nature of this young woman. Her YouTube channel presents a detailed historical perspective on her evolving career and is updated weekly.
Having touched on a wide variety of topics in our hour long conversation we both come to the conclusion "who knows what's going to happen?" When I simply state that "I just hope the world doesn't blow up," Janet offers up this sobering (and intellectually deep) thought: "A few billion years from now, the Sun will expand to the point where it will destroy the Earth. So all of this discussion about being remembered and creating a legacy for yourself will be gone."
Pondering that I counter with "then I suppose it comes down to what you do with the time you have on your hands right now." Nodding in agreement, Janet is soon whisked away by her returning entourage as she headed out to other parts of New York City and the scheduled appearances for the remainder of the day.
As of now Janet will be touring the UK and Northern Ireland at the end of November and all through December (her third UK headline tour). A listing of those "My Opium" dates and how to acquire tickets can be found here.
Discussions are also in the works regarding East Coast US dates, which would certainly be a welcome treat for music lovers on this side of the Atlantic.


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I'd be surprised if anyone reading this wasn't already well aware of what a fabulously sociable thing beer is (notwithstanding all those of us who quite enjoy a solo pint, as The Session a few months back proved!). Equally it is often remarked that the brewing industry is a pretty friendly world and that seems to be backed up by the various collaborations that seem to be getting more popular these days. So when an idea began to form (over a few beers, obviously) that myself, @MarbleTim and @ckdsaddlers could brew up a collaboration of our own, well it seemed perfect.
Of course, being a drunken idea, it was never going to be a simple affair. By the time we parted that evening we'd already settled upon a strong dark saison, which was to be aged in a wooden cask with a helping hand from a little Brettanomyces. A few days later and we'd added a fruity secondary fermentation on blackberries into the mix and from that point on we never looked back.
It wasn't without its difficulties though. For starters we didn't actually have a wooden cask, and it quickly became apparent that the only way we were going to get one small enough to be any use was to buy new – a second-hand wine or whisky barrel would have added flavour and complexity but at 55 gallons the size just isn't practical. Eventually a nice new chestnut (less intensely woody than oak apparently) 30l cask was sourced and so we were well on track. But to fill a 30l cask you need at least 30l of beer. Actually you need more, as even over the course of a few months aging there'll be evaporation – the whisky distiller's angels' share – and we really need to top that back up. And it felt wrong not to have something to bottle when the main batch went into the cask, so we could get an earlier idea of how it would turn out while we were waiting for the aged version to be ready.
So the target was 50l. Not a problem in theory, given that I'd already got the makings of a 100l brewery in progress. But that is the key point – in progress. Not finished. Still, nothing like a bit of incentive to get on with a job. A 60l fermenter complete with a cooling coil, was quickly ready but the real challenge was the mash tun. There was always the option of mashing twice in my tiny (by comparison) original mash tun, but this wasn't an ideal solution and even with two mashes it was going to be a tight fit to get enough wort to end up with 50l strong enough to ferment out to around 7% ABV. Having decided that the only solution was to crack on and get the new mash tun finished, and realising that I needed to get off the fence and either make the last bits I needed or get them bought, I finally put my hand in my pocket and, despite some hiccups along the way, am glad I did. The insulation may have still been a work in progress on the morning of the brewday, but it did the job and a last minute reconfiguration of the plumbing work didn't hurt either. There may have been more satisfaction about making every last bit of it myself, but if I'm really honest, in 12 months time I'd probably still be waiting to get around to it and instead I can now get on with brewing instead. Or rather, focus on finishing off all the other jobs that are still outstanding…
So, finally, as a result of that slightly drunken conversation back in July, on a cold and frosty morning last weekend we finally got to turn our plans into reality. By half past 9 the liquor tank was warming up nicely as Chris and Tim turned up raring to go, and so we quickly got underway.
Our planning over the previous months had seen the theme of "three" firmly embedding itself, not least in the chosen name of our brew, "Saison a Trois" (which should explain the regular appearance of that hashtag on Twitter recently!) and so we started off with preparing our grist made up of three different types of grain – barley, wheat and spelt, and before long were mashing in the largest grain bill that the Otherton brewery has faced to date. The mash was deliberately on the cool side to get a higher than normal level of fermentables – we wanted this to finish on the dry side, while the spelt will hopefully give an increased perception of body to avoid it being too thin.


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This study was conducted to investigate operational problems of a larger solar thermal plant (> 100m²) supporting
domestic hot water (DHW) preparation. Already at the beginning of the 15 years of operation effective solar gains
fell beyond the T-SOL pre-simulated figures. In addition to that collectors were found leaking after 10 years. The
aim of the study was also to determine the causes for damaged collectors and to deliver improvement suggestions
if applicable. The solution was approached by a set of different methods. Literature review and analysis of plans,
notes and documents of the plant were accompanied by measurements and (re)-calculations and site visits.
Problems in different sectors of the plant were found. In the secondary circuit, the pump action of the heat
exchange station was permanent instead of a recommended on demand action. In terms of the DHW preparation
the lower DHW store sensor was placed in DHW circulation pipe instead of inside the store. In the primary circuit
the size of the expansion vessel was designed to small. The conception of the solar circuit and the application of
safety valving were not appropriate in terms of a partial evaporation system. Essential temperature differences
among collector cases could be attributed to incorrect assigned sensor characteristics in the system control panel.
Therefore the solar pump was not regulated well, which led to stagnation and overheating. The boiling of solar
fluid caused the safety valves to blow off and might have led to a loss of the fluids frost protection characteristics.
During the study, it was asserted that the system design as much as its implementation and maintenance (regularity
and intensity) were insufficient and led to irreversible plant damage. Different system improvements depending on
effort can be concluded from that. One example would be the adaption of layout of the existing system to the
requirements of a partial evaporation system whereas the number of collectors remains the same. Amongst others
the complete replacement of the plant is discussed.


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From time to time I run into or am asked by someone about some hints that help make the business of trucking better and more profitable or more effecient.
Here are a couple of the better tax deferments that are available..
- You can deposite up to $6,750.00 per person on your health plan into an HSA tax defered account.
- You can also open up a personal IRA account from a financial advisor company like Vanguard, Meryl Lynch and so on. If you are over age 50 then you can annually contribute $6,500.00 and $5,500.00 if you are younger than that. Open one for each person that you want your company to make the contributions into. The nice thing about having a personal IRA account is that the contributions act as a business expense like fuel and are deducted from your gross income. You can also borrow cash for repairs from your IRA account and you will only be taxed on the portion that you do not replace by the end of the year.
These are just a couple of the best ones that I know about that can help lower your tax liability. Most of us are at a 15% to 18% self employed tax rate so if you need to know what to withhold for future taxes and to pay ahead use that amount and you will always be very close to what your tax liability is.
Happy Trails
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A Rustic Winter Wedding at Swiss Sportmen's Club of Tacoma in Bonney Lake, Washington
Step into this winter wonderland wedding with a rustic twist! Blair Suek (23 and a high school English teacher) and TJ Suek (25 and an elementary school teacher) had a silver and gold color palette combined with natural elements accented the wedding day details, all captured on camera by Rebecca Anne Photography—from the pinecone and evergreen bouquets to the silver and gold sequin dresses the bridesmaids wore, and even the cake topper that depicted the bride in a gold dress. The couple held their traditional ceremony at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Sumner, Washington, where Blair attended service growing up. Following the ceremony was the reception at Swiss Sportmen's Club of Tacoma in Bonney Lake, Washington, which is a facility that works toward helping the public to become more connected with their natural surroundings. With the help of Vaunee Birchler, the wedding decor of scattered candles frosted on the rims and wood interior decorated in twinkling lights created an accurate reflection of the simple, relaxed couple. "The reception was laid back and full of dancing—the dance floor was never empty," the photographer recalls. "Everyone seemed to have a great time and come together, and that was the most important thing for TJ and Blair."
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CHORLEY RUFC 1st team had to settle for a share of the spoils in an entertaining 18-18 draw against Preston Grasshoppers 4th team.
Heading into the game, the home side were hoping to keep up their good form by making it four wins from four.
Andrew John's side started the game strongly, but were unable to capitalise on a number of chances.
After a scrappy, dogfight, the first half ended 6-5 in Chorley's favour.
The visitors came out reinvigorated after the break and more aggressive than the home side.
Chorley relied on their fight to keep them in the game.
Both teams scored tries, including two from scrum-half Chris Highton who pulled off a great display by keeping the Chorley forwards and backs moving.
The final score was 18-18.
A draw is better than a loss, but Chorley left the field feeling frustrated as some better execution could have seen them take the win.
With a rest week next Saturday, Chorley will be focussing their training on a visit to table topping Penrith the following week.
Skipper Andrew John said: "We are hoping to consolidate on the run of wins and continue to climb up the league table away from the relegation zone.
"Our performances have shown we are more than capable of this and we firmly believe we will be in this division again next year.
"We have had an excellent year with recruitment of players and we continue to integrate them into the side.
"Furthermore, this drive has helped us to begin looking at some friendly second team fixtures before the end of the 2016 / 17 season and further plans to submit a team for a league season next year.
"Most exciting though is the move back to our home at Brookfields at the new development with some excellent top of the range facilities for playing and socialising."


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Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Haley Joel Osment to Jazz Up IFC's The Spoils Before Dying
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The Spoils Before Dying cast has been announced and we're freaking out a bit. That's right: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Haley Joel Osment have joined IFC's six-part comedic miniseries, alongside the previously announced Michael K. Williams. Wiig and Osment also appeared in the first installment of the Spoils franchise, The Spoils of Babylon, which aired on IFC last year and earned Wiig an Emmy™ nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries. Currently in production, The Spoils Before Dying will make its television debut this summer on IFC.
Also returning in new roles are Michael Sheen (Masters of Sex), Val Kilmer (Batman Forever), Steve Tom (Major Crimes) and Marc Evan Jackson (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). New cast additions to The Spoils Before Dying include Kate McKinnon (SNL, Ghostbusters), Tim Meadows (Marry Me, SNL), Chris Parnell (30 Rock, SNL), Emily Ratajkowski (Gone Girl, We Are Friends), Andrew Daly (Review, Comedy Bang! Bang!), Chris Mulkey (Whiplash, Twin Peaks), Chin Han (Marco Polo), Jack Kilmer (Palo Alto), Patty Guggenheim (Casa de mi Padre) and Bérénice Marlohe (Skyfall).
"We couldn't have asked for a more talented cast to usher in the sophomore season of this miniseries," said Jennifer Caserta, IFC's president. "We're also thrilled to have so many of last year's Spoils cast members returning for Jonrosh's latest adaption, particularly Kristen Wiig who received an Emmy nomination for her hilariously epic performance."
Michael K. Williams (Boardwalk Empire, The Wire) was previously announced as Rock Banyon, a struggling jazz pianist at the center of this pulp-noir murder mystery. Will Ferrell (Get Hard, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues) also reprises his role as Eric Jonrosh, the literary auteur turned director who opens and closes each spellbinding episode of his latest lurid television adaption.
Here's a bit more about the show:
Set in 1962 during the height of the Los Angeles jazz scene, The Spoils Before Dying follows Rock (Michael Kenneth Williams) as he becomes the prime suspect in the double murder of singer and his occasional lover Fresno Foxglove (Maya Rudolph) who is found dead in a car with another man. Panicked, Rock splits town for Mexico where he reunites with his one-time big band singer Delores O'Dell (Kristen Wiig). Determined to prove his innocence and avoid the electric chair, Rock and Delores head back to the U.S. on a dangerous journey for the elusive truth. All the while, Rock's hard charging manager Alistair St. Barnaby (Haley Joel Osment) obliviously pressures Rock to record a mainstream jazz album.
The Spoils Before Dying is produced by Funny Or Die and executive produced by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Matt Piedmont, Andrew Steele and Nate Young. Steele and Piedmont return as writers, with Piedmont also directing.


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7-Eleven is committed to the values of transparency, integrity, impartiality and accountability in the conduct of its business and affairs.
It expects wrongdoings such as fraud, corruption, serious financial impropriety and gross mismanagement to be reported and facilitates this
largely through internal mechanisms.
This page provides the guideline, extracted from the Whistle-blowing Policy, for the reporting of a whistle-blowing complaint to the Management of 7-Eleven for action.
A) Whistle-blowing
Whistle-blowing is a form of Disclosure involving a Person (whistle-blower) who raises serious concerns at an early stage about risks of wrongful activities or reporting a wrongdoing. Any of thefollowing Persons (whistle-blower) can make a disclosure:
- 7-Eleven's employees, including employees on contract terms, temporary or short-term employees and employees on secondment, where applicable;
- People performing services for 7-Eleven, including contractors and service providers; and
- Members of the public who are natural persons, not being incorporated or unincorporated bodies.
B) What to disclose
A disclosure may be made if it relates to one or more of the following wrongdoings by any personin the conduct of 7-Eleven's business or affairs:
- Acceptance of favour;
- Corruption or fraud;
- Criminal offence;
- Misuse of 7-Eleven's funds or assets;
- Gross mismanagement within 7-Eleven;
- Serious financial irregularity or impropriety within 7-Eleven;
- Serious breach of 7-Eleven's Code of Conduct/Ethics;
- An act or omission which creates a substantial or specific danger to the lives, health, or safety of 7-Eleven's employees, the public or the environment;
- Failure to comply within the provisions of other laws and regulations where the wrongdoer, knowingly disregards or does not comply with such provisions;
- Breach of customer confidentiality or privacy;
- Conflict of interest;
- Unauthorised use of confidential information;
- Knowingly directing or advising a person to commit any of the above wrongdoings; and
- Concealment of any of the above.
C) Acting in Good Faith
A whistle-blower shall come forward with any information or document that he or she, in good faith,
reasonably believes and discloses a wrongdoing, which is likely to happen, is being committed or has been committed.
The whistle-blower needs to demonstrate that he/she has reasonable grounds for the concerns. However, the whistle-blower is not expected to first obtain substantial
evidence of proof beyond reasonable doubt when making a disclosure. If the whistle-blower knows as a matter of fact that there are reasonable grounds of suspicion that
a wrongdoing is going to take place, such genuine concerns shall be raised at an early stage.
D) Protection from Retaliation
The Company does not permit retaliation of any kind against the whistle-blower for complaints submitted hereunder that are made in good faith. Any such reprisal may result in disciplinary action, including a warning or letter of reprimand, demotion, loss of merit increase, loss of bonus, suspension without pay, or termination of employment.
The whistle-blower's identity shall be protected, i.e. kept confidential unless otherwise required by law or for the purpose of any proceedings by or against any company in the 7-Eleven Group.
E) How To Proceed
Disclosures pursuant to this Policy are to be made to the Head of Internal Audit in writing as follows:
- Email: email@example.com
- Mail: Head of Internal Audit
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No. 12, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
A disclosure shall include at least the following particulars:
- The name of the whistle-blower, name of his/her employer and designation, current address andcontact numbers;
- Basis or reasons for his/her concerns, including as many details of the wrongdoing as reasonably possible, for instance, its nature, the date, time and place of its occurrence and theidentity of the alleged wrongdoer;
- Particulars of witnesses, if any; and
- Particulars or the production of documentary evidence, if any.
The whistle-blower may be asked to provide further clarification and information from time to time, for example, if an investigation is conducted.


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I had not been to Amparai for the whole of 2009, so I was wholly unprepared for the tremendous progress the District had registered since my previous visit in the middle of 2008, as Head of the Peace Secretariat. Then the citizens' committees we met were still worried about security considerations, about restrictions on movement that restrained economic activity, even about the occasional massacre perpetrated by the tiny groups of Tiger guerillas who had survived the clearing of the East.
After the Independence Day celebrations at the Rehabilitation Centres in Vavuniya, I visited a couple of areas that had been resettled. I had been particularly anxious to get to the Rice Bowl in Mannar, since that had been the initial target for rapid resettlement. In the days when the hostile claimed that we intended to keep the displaced permanently in Vavuniya, we were well aware that the President was pressing for rapid cultivation by the returnees.


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Diversity and dispersal of the ophiostomatoid fungus, Knoxdaviesia proteae, within Protea repens infructescences
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Two genera of ophiostomatoid fungi occur in the seed-bearing structures of serotinous Protea species in the Cape Floristic Region. These fungi are dispersed by arthropods, including mites and beetles ...
Comparative genomics of Knoxdaviesia species in the Core Cape Subregion
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Knoxdaviesia capensis and K. proteae are saprotrophic fungi that inhabit the seed cones (infructescences) of Protea plants in the Core Cape Subregion (CCR) of South Africa. Arthropods, implicated in the ...


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Up to Par: Women work to introduce the love of golf
The image of the typical golfer has traditionally been of a middle-age male of notable pedigree and considerable status and means.
That image will continue to change and be more inclusive, if retired educator Ethel Lee has her way.
Although a few African-American men, such as Calvin Pete and Lee Elder, were able to carve out some success as professional golfers, it has still been a long road for women, especially women of color.
In reality, women have been taking to the courses and "getting their swing on" since the late 1800s. In fact, according to www.livestrong. com, "Women began competing in golf matches as early as 1895, the year the U.S. Golf Association held the first Women's Amateur Championship Tournament."
When Lee was a child, she played the same sports, like basketball, that her brothers did.
"The only thing that I knew about golf was that my brothers would go to the Pensacola Country Club to caddie," she says.
Lee is no longer teaching young people in a classroom setting.
This avid golfer is using the golf course as her classroom — much like men have used the course as an annex to the boardroom — to teach children and women about the sport she so dearly loves.
She is especially passionate about introducing the game of golf to other African-Americans. Sadly, despite the success and fame of young record-breakers, such as Tiger Woods and Ginger Howard, some still feel that this sport is off limits to them.
Lee's affinity for golf began in the 1980s when Par Four held a clinic. She tried bowling, but that was not the right fit for her schedule as a teacher and her duties as a parent.
"I started off bowling, but people were not as patient, and I had younger children who needed my attention. Plus, I have always liked a challenge. I fell in love with golf the first day I played."
Ericka Lee, now working in accounting-finance in Atlanta, says that her mother's insistence that she and her brother, Erik, spend a good bit of their weekend and summer vacation time as children on area golf courses has paid off for her.
Ericka Lee laughingly recalls the times when her mom would summon them by saying, "You are going to the golf course either because you want to or because you have to."
The lessons learned, among many — practice makes perfect and nothing is beyond her reach.
Matt Harrison, manager at Stonebrook Golf Club, agrees that golf can be a metaphor for life. He mentions a book called "Golf Is Not A Game of Perfect" that his father gave to him when he was 14 years old and becoming more serious about his golf game.
"My father told me to put the word life in place of golf."
Golf, like life, is about using your skills and knowledge to make the best choices, he says. Even when something goes awry, and it will, one has to be able to remain focused, patient and willing to try again.
With time and money being more limited for many, golf is a way for families to bond. This is not missed by those in charge at area golf courses like Osceola in Pensacola and Stonebrook in Pace.
"Golf has been perceived as a sport only for the elite, and this is not true anymore," Harrison says. "Golf is more affordable now than it has been."
This removes barriers to entry for many.
"If you get the kids, you are likely to get mom or dad — if not both," Harrison says.
"Equipment and supplies can be found at reasonable prices and in many instances seasoned players will donate used equipment,'' says, Par Four member, Enoch Leatherwood. "Interested parties should contact friends who play, professionals at the various golf courses or a Par Four member."
According to Lee, "All associations have golf pros, and some have First Tee Programs and clinics for women."
Lee is one of the few female members of Par Four, an organization started in 1968 by nine black male golfers, and she takes to heart the part of the charity's mission statement that pledges, "To serve the community through volunteerism and providing financial support to deserving youth oriented activities and organizations. Our goal is to lead by example and direct our efforts toward programs that instill self-esteem, self-respect and positive attitudes in our youth."
Par Four works diligently to put on clinics and tournaments to bring awareness of the sport to young black people and women.
To remove excuses and barriers, Lee says, "Just show up. We will provide clubs, shoes and gloves."
Lee's first set of clubs actually belonged to her son, who had won them in a tournament. She played with them until she could afford to purchase better ones.
Lee and several other women of color have been playing local and out-of-town courses for decades, yet they still draw attention from others, mostly white men, who are surprised to see them. For the most part, the response has been positive.
Lee recalls one experience when a Caucasian man approached her and told her that he had not ever seen a black female golfer and that he was happy to see her. She told him that she had been playing for a long time and that there were others who play consistently on local courses.
It is encounters such as this that compel Lee to use her resources to bring more African-American women and children into the fold.
Barbara Holloway, President of the Osceola Ladies Golf Club, has been golfing for almost 20 years. She learned to play in Cleveland, Ohio, where there are numerous female golf associations and clubs.
"When I moved to Pensacola, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of females on the courses," she says.
Holloway believes that the perception of golfers still poses a barrier for some.
She does, however, know that, with better marketing and better publicity, this can be countered. It can be difficult for people, especially young women, to become very excited about golfing when it seems that so few people, specifically ones who resemble them, are finding success doing so.
To Holloway's point, there are young women, even African-American, who are turning pro and being admitted into the Ladies Professional Golfing Association (LPGA), but few nongolfers get the memo.
"As with females in basketball, the interest just is not there, and so many think the 'girls' can't measure up," she says.
Lee lights up when she describes the camaraderie that she feels when interacting with other female golfers, like Dorothy J. Johnson, who has been golfing for over 20 years. She looks forward to the Team Plays and Home-and-Home matches. She especially enjoys the well-attended annual event in Myrtle Beach, S.C., that is hosted by the Browns Mill Women's Golf Association, which was founded in 1996 by a group of African-American female golfers.
Not many doubt or discount Lee's passion for golf or her commitment to making other women and young people aware of the sport.
Holloway says of her friend, "Ethel has such a strong passion regarding golf. It can't get too hot, too cold and, sometimes, not even too wet for Ethel to play golf. I just love to watch her play."
Golf is intended to be challenging. It requires technical proficiency, patience, timing and ambition.
Never one to be daunted by a challenge, Lee dove in with a "can and will" attitude that has not wavered. She encourages others to do the same.
"Yes, you may have bad days but stay with it because it gets better. Keep going. Concentrate on the game."
Holloway recalls Lee vowing to become club champion at the end of one of their gold seasons. Holloway knew that this would require that Lee improve her game by this time.
Being true to her word, Lee became club champion by practicing.
"There is something about Ethel that is contagious. I think it's the respect she has for the game which in turn has others doling out that same kind of respect toward her. Everybody loves Ms. Lee."
For those interested in learning to play, Lee advises that they refrain from starting in the summer because the heat can be stifling and may potentially cause many to become discouraged. Starting in a cooler season, like fall, is a better idea. She also recommends buying shoes that are green-friendly, comfortable and inexpensive.
Johnson, who walked with Tiger Woods at the 2007 Augusta Masters, adds, "To women interested in the game, I say find a clinic at low cost or no cost to attend to learn the basics. Take a few lessons and practice, practice, practice!"
Aside from the bonds formed on the golf course, Lee cites the health advantage as being a major draw for her, too. Walking in the fresh air is a great way to improve overall physical and mental well-being.
She uses golf as exercise and time to set everything else aside, and she feels "blessed to be able to get up and go play."
Par Four Golf Club was formed in Pensacola in 1968. The driving force behind the formation of this club was a love for the game of golf, a desire to promote its growth within the black community and a hope for removal of barriers regarding play.
• Website:www.ParFour.org
• Membership Application: www.parfour.org/Par_Four_
• Address: Par Four Golf Club, P.O. Box 17273, Pensacola, FL 32522
Nowadays, it is pretty common, and cool, to see women around town who are dressed in their "golf garb."
This uniform usually consists of a collared polo-style shirt (zip-top, button-down or V-neck with long-sleeves, short-sleeves or sleeveless) and a skort, knee-length shorts or slacks (long, cropped or capri) topped off with a visor or sunhat. Although each course has its own set of rules regarding attire, these pass muster on most courses. Note: most courses prohibit jeans, athletic pants and sundresses.
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Without a doubt, one of the factors that helps regenerate the skin's glow is sleep. But not every hour in the night is as helpful as the next. Indeed, optimal skin regeneration and cell renewal, in which the signs of fatigue are replaced with a glowing complexion, takes place between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. It's important to sleep well during this period. However, when we're living life in the fast lane and starting the next day's tasks the evening before we go to bed, it can often be impossible to establish a natural rhythm. As a result, your complexion loses its glow.
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(Honolulu, HAWAI'I)--Fatu O Le Alofa, a new Samoan language film, premieres in Hawai'i and the U.S., Wednesday July 24, kicking off a series of state-by-state showings of the first motion picture written, cast and filmed in the U.S. territory of American Samoa.
The Hawai'i premiere (titled Heart-to-Heart for English audiences) will be held at the 400-capacity Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hall at the Ke'ehi Lagoon Memorial on Nimitz Highway.
The goal for the film's Hawai'i premiere is "to gain recognition with our closest neighbor that American Samoa is getting into the business of bringing stories to life on camera and that we're going all out!," Hawai'i-born, first time film director Zena Iese told tautalatala.com.
More than 600 people including government, community and church leaders, viewed the one hour, 40-minute movie at its world premiere July 6, 2013 at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Audiorium in Utulei. A second showing the same night drew more than 500 people.
Written by Mareta Purcell Unutoa, this is the first full-length feature film to come out of American Samoa.
Iese, from Aiea, left Hawai'i and moved with his family to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland when he was about five. His father, a native of Amanave village on Tutuila island, was a member of the Air Force One crew, from the end of the Richard Nixon administration and during the administrations of Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Regan and George H. W. Bush. After graduate school in California, Iese moved to American Samoa.
Fatu O Le Alofa, the director explains, conveys to the world, that Samoans "as a people prize and cherish our relationships with one another."
The story tells of a mother and daughter – their trials, conflicts, and victories – living life in modern day American Samoa, reports American Samoa newspaper Samoa News. A land dispute between the main character's mother and her sister drives the story.
"It's a message of relationships and love in all its forms –from tough love to sibling love…puppy love, then serious love," said Iese, an English teacher at Leone High School. "You name it. We aimed for the heart of Samoa with this movie."
Iese holds a Master's of Fine Arts (2006) in Motion Picture and Television from the Academy of Arts at the University of San Francisco and a bachelor's degree in communications from Chaminade University (2003).
The film came about when Families Student Support (FamSS) Production Group, a non-profit organization that coordinates after school projects for teens, hired Iese and his crew to create the movie. Three crews collaborated on the making of this film as executive producers: FamSS Production Group, the Association of American Samoa Actors (AASA) and Navigator Island Pictures.
Rev. Samuel Unutoa oversaw the FamSS crew that was in charge of production design, location management, and marketing. The reverend's wife wrote the story on which the film is based and also plays the mother in the movie.
AASA was responsible for casting most of the characters. Several actors were already on board before Iese and his crew got involved. A few of the actors appeared in 'Tauaso Le Alofa,' a short Samoan language film shot in American Samoa by a film crew out of independent Samoa.
Iese owns Navigator Island Pictures, a motion picture production and distribution agency based in American Samoa. His crew is comprised of Ararat Afalava, Raymond Tasi, Alex Zodiacal Jr. and Julian Dominic Taylor-Fahey, 21-year-old aspiring artists, musicians, and photographers.
Fatu O Le Alofa was shot all around Tutuila island – at businesses and restaurants from Leone to Nu'uuli, to Malaeloa to Ili'ili, to Tafuna to Utulei. Filming took place over a month and several days, said Iese.
Production – which had to be scheduled around cast/ crew member work schedules and of course, fa'alavelave – began April 13, 2013 and was completed July 6, 2013.
Iese also runs Leone High School's media lab as informational technology manager, teaching students how to use the internet for educational purposes and to develop skills such as event recording, journalism and photography.
After Hawai'i, Iese says they are looking to have the film show on the West Coast U.S. in places like California, Washington state and Alaska.
Following the premiere, Wednesday, July 24, showings are scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at Foster Village and Aloha Friday, July 26 at the Brigham Young University of Hawai'i campus. Organizers in Hawai'i say a venue is being sought for a fourth showing on O'ahu.
Non-Samoan speakers, there are English subtitles.
Ticket prices: Adult $15 (18 years of age and up); Teen $10 (12 to 17 years of age); Child $5 (5 to 11 years of age).
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Mobile Telephony in Rural Areas - an e-Agriculture Policy Brief - March 2009
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The quickest way to get out of poverty right now is to have one mobile telephone.
Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize winner, founder and director of the Grameen Bank, Bangladesh
Almost 70 per cent of the world's mobile phone subscribers are in the developing world. As an affordable and accessible means of communication, both men and women are realizing the potential of this technology to create economic opportunities and strengthen social networks in rural areas. The mobile telephone is no longer just an audio communication tool but capable of providing additional integrated functions.
Mobile telephony effectively reduces the "distance" between individuals and institutions, making the sharing of information and knowledge easier and more effective. Social networks can be strengthened and individuals empowered through use of their handset.
Mobile telephones have been a "dream come true" for rural areas. Connectivity to the outside world... has been made so easy. Unnecessary commuting to urban centers has been tremendously reduced.
Mwesigwa Collins, Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
Rural benefits
Mobile telephony offers some unique opportunities, including:
- providing a direct global communication channel to rural communities
- extending the impact of established rural media, such as rural radio
- making local content available
- making rural services more efficient (logistics, coordination, etc) and cost-effective.
These benefits are amplified by the fact that the spread of mobile technology in some rural regions has occurred much faster than with other information and communication technologies (ICTs). In countries such as Bangladesh, with high rural population densities, mobile telephony has quickly become much more cost-effective for telecommunication provision.
[At] a meeting with farmers, one of the key discussion was, "How ICT can help rural farmers get access to required agriculture-related information?" Interestingly many of the farmers never heard of computer technology but ... tried to relate ICT with mobile phone. They clearly understand the value & benefits of mobile phones ... in past they had to travel long ways to give or collect any information, now they get information and can connect to people at their fingertips.
Shahid Uddin Akbar, Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development
Innovations in mobile telephony
Stakeholders are exploiting various aspects of mobile telephony to enhance rural development because it:
- is a reliable and timely communication channel in the context of markets, extension advice, monitoring, finances, health, etc.
- offers multiple formats for information in one device
- provides accessibility for illiterate users (i.e. voice and images)
- gives speed of communication for time-sensitive information (e.g. disease outbreaks).
Limitations of the technology
Mobile telephony, like all technologies, does face limitations and challenges, including:
- high costs, especially for new generation handsets, and the potential trade-offs being made by rural individuals and communities to find funds to acquire and use phones
- limited network coverage and low bandwidth in some rural areas, which could lead to further marginalization of certain individuals and groups
- limited capacity of rural people to use the technology, particularly for more complicated applications for images, GPS data, etc.
- low awareness of the technology's potential benefits
- technology limitations such as the 140 character limit for SMS (impact on complex information sharing), and the lack of available non-Roman scripts.
Future potential for mobile telephony
With growing awareness of mobile telephony in rural areas, the technology is expected to:
- reduce costs of information access in agriculture
- play a role in planning and setting up systems for disaster management
- place greater emphasis on rural enterprise and partnership networks distributing mobile handsets at little or no cost to resource-poor farmers to enable communication
- help establish large-scale interventions through small-scale pilot initiatives
- be used in a more systematic manner to share user-generated multimedia content describing indigenous knowledge.
Technological advances include
- incorporation of location/spatial data with other media (audio, image, SMS, etc.)
- proliferation of voice SMS response systems that overcome illiteracy and add emotion and complexity to content
Important considerations
The Grameen Foundation provides some important lessons to consider when establishing mobile telephone services such as:
- identifying specific users' needs
- catalyzing and support strong partnerships for sustainability
- building on existing technologies
- providing content in local language(s)
- providing sufficient training
- marketing the benefits
The chances of success and sustainability of rural services based on mobile telephony are greater when they do not duplicate services provided by existing information sources (e.g. kiosks and telecentres).
Lack of evidence
While strong anecdotal evidence exists of positive outcomes from the use of mobile telephony, there is a lack of large-scale interventions and hard evidence of impact in rural areas.
It has been demonstrated that as individuals are willing to pay for a service... then these people must be obtaining some tangible benefit. However, monitoring and evaluation is fundamental to guarantee a positive evolution of the use of mobile telephony...
Laura Drewet, Busylab Ltd, Ghana
Next steps
The continued success of mobile telephony in rural areas depends on policymakers and stakeholders:
- encouraging appropriate legislation and policies to enables rural enterprises to develop business models that exploit mobile telephony
- gathering evidence of impact through carefully planned monitoring and evaluation
- documenting and disseminating good practices gathered from successful innovations which have had an clear impact on rural livelihoods, and can be replicated elsewhere
- tailoring applications specifically to address the needs of rural communities


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Parents can be assured their infant / child will be provided PT intervention with great skill, knowledge, and compassion. Dave Johnson PT has worked with children professionally as a PT for over 26 years, was previously the clinical director of Casa Colina's Children's Services, is married a pediatric nurse Tammy Johnson RN BSN of 30 years at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, raised 4 kids and sent them off to colleges. He knows kids. He understands parents. He has sponsored many youth sports teams and served on boards for youth safety in sports. His team of dynamic pediatric therapists are trusted by parents, pediatricians, neurologists, sports medicine and and orthopedic physicians, coaches and schools for over 25 years, the last 13 years at Evergreen in Pasadena. He has a passion for youth and thrives when they thrive. Many past kids return to Evergreen just to show us how grown up they are.
Evergreen's specialists intentionally and skillfully create child appropriate interventions in a comfortable environment so the child feels at ease and engaged. Just because the sessions appear more playful that doesn't mean they are done without skill or knowledge of the conditions being treated. Kids should feel like kids, not mini-adults. Parents and guardians will be fully educated and empowered about their child's condition and follow up strategies to be done at home. It is a intentional mission of Evergreen's pediatric staff to be a center of excellence in all things kids and their very mobile lifestyles. From concussion awareness and baseline screenings, to injury prevention services, to parent education and to actual physical therapy interventions every moment is done with great attention, purpose, and expertise.
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Simple Interest Questions with Answers for Competitive Examinations
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Q1. A sum of money at simple interest amount to 815 in 3 years and to 854 in 4 years. The sum is:
(a) 698
(b) 820
(c) 780
(d) 800
Q2. What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by certain amount at the same rate of interest for 6 years and that for 9 years?
(a) 4:7
(b) 5:4
(c) 3:4
(d) 2:3
Q3. The simple interest on certain sum of money at the rate of 5 % p.a. for 8 year 840. At what rate of interest the same amount of interest can be received on the some sum after 5 years?
(a) 12 %
(b) 8%
(c) 10 %
(d) 9%
Q4. A sum invested at 5% simple interest per annum grows to 504 in 4 years. The same amount at 10% simple interest per annum in 21/2 years will grow to
(a) 525
(b) 555
(c) 530
(d) 650
Q5. The simple interest on 10 for 4 months at the rate of 3 paisa per rupee per month is:
(a) 1.90
(b) 3.60
(c) 1.20
(d) 4.80
Q6. The simple interest on a sum of money will be 600 after 10 years. If the principal is trebled after 5 years, what will be the total interest at the end of the 10th year?
(a) 1200
(b) 800
(c) 1100
(d) 1400
Q7. A financier claims to be lending money at simple interest, but he includes the interest every six months for calculating the principal. If he is charging an interest of 10%, the effective rate of interest becomes?
(a) 10.25%
(b) 11%
(c) 13%
(d) 15%
Q8. If 64 accounts to 83.20 in 2 years. What will 86 amount to in 4 years at teh same rate per cent per annum?
(a) 115.80
(b) 127.70
(c) 51.60
(d) 127.40
Q9. Kumar borrowed some money at the rate of 6% p.a. for the first three years, 9% p.a. for the next five years and 13% p.a. for the period beyond eight years. If the total interest paid how much money did he borrow?
(a) 13000
(b) 8000
(c) 11000
(d) 15000
Q10. The interest on certain deposit at 4.5% p.a. is 202.50 in one year. How much will the additional interest in one year be on the same deposit at 5% p.a.?
(a) 22.50
(b) 30.25
(c) 52.75
(d) 25
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Honesty has always been the best policy according to ceramicist Ruth Laird Spence. Having made her debut in the dining scene with 30 handcrafted Moroccan tagines made exclusively for Jason Jones' restaurant B'Stilla in Melbourne, Spence has since designed and produced unique wares for MoVida Aqui and MoVida Sydney.
Working out of a tin shed in the back streets of inner-Melbourne suburb Richmond, she confesses that it's a great time to be a craftsperson. Bearing a unique aesthetic style that lends itself so well to an era in which imperfections and natural processes are adored, Spence's handcrafted tablewares are full of character.
"Having experienced evenings out where things were just right, from the food to the music to what we ate off, I just had this desire to make ceramics that people would use every day, with a handmade look and feel," she says.
"I'm not really one for fiddly and intricate designs, I create ceramic wares that are chunky and rustic and that stand up to commercial kitchens. When you supply to restaurants, it's all about allowing the food to take the limelight by providing a blank canvas."
In the shed that Spence has transformed into a workshop for her fledgling business Fork Ceramics, she demonstrates the process of throwing a bowl on a wheel. Each hand movement is thoughtfully calculated, like a practiced dance routine – she speaks to the clay until it rises suddenly into life and form.
"I always wanted to work with my hands. I was always running around in the muck as a child and my dad was very handy, I really admired that," Spence says. "Working with your hands and making something from a substance that has come out of the ground is so primitive, it just seemed natural for me to do this."
As she spins the wheel, Spence speaks of the mental and physical challenges that come with the job, from working alone on large-scale restaurant orders to experimenting with shapes, glaze recipes and firing times.
"I'm discovering it all. When I moved into this backyard I wasn't set up and I had a massive order and it was really tough. My body was aching and I questioned whether I would be able to handle this," she recalls.
"If I worked for a company or a potters collective, I would have constant support, but working alone I don't always have that information and support on tap. I'm problem-solving and learning new processes every day by myself, but I'm very lucky to have an excellent bank of mentors who are just a phone call away."
Now equipped with her very own in-house kiln, Spence has the opportunity to experiment with new aesthetics, in preparation for upcoming restaurant collaborations. She says that chefs nowadays are looking far beyond their own creations and seeking tablewares that enrich culinary ideas.
"The chefs I supply to really like the fact that every piece of Fork Ceramics is different. Each piece expresses so much personality and tells people a little bit about the process of creation," says Spence. "I think for any chef or person interested in food and dining, this exposure to the process of creation is fundamental. From suppliers to makers – from a farmer rearing a goat to another farmer plucking heirloom carrots out of the ground – it's all about being hands-on and I think plates and bowls are now apart of this movement."
As for the future, Spence says: "I'm currently working on wares for a Vietnamese restaurant that hasn't opened yet, which sits very closely to my heart. I've been heavily involved in the creative process, working alongside interior designers, chefs and my lovely husband. I've been able to consider a wider range of colours, textures and glazes in relation to the restaurants imagined interior – it's so fantastic being involved from the ground up."


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Hamas uncovers PA, CIA intel trovePress TV
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Hamas has uncovered a trove of thousands of documents, including classified correspondence with Israeli forces.
After seizing the Palestinian Authority's Security headquarters in Gaza City on Thursday afternoon, Hamas fighters report they have seized tens of thousands of sensitive intelligence documents, including correspondence between the PA, the American CIA, and the Zionists regarding security issues.
Hamas officials said the newly found information would help them battle the Israeli regime's surveillance tactics.
A Hamas member said he and his men removed thousands of documents, video tapes and equipment from the compound. "I saw my name appeared at least four times in the intelligence documents - related to attempts to take me out. I saw details of surveillance against me and joint Fatah-Israeli plans to thwart our operations."
"If we release these documents, the entire world will be shocked, not just the Palestinians. The dozens of armored vehicles, RPG launchers and rockets, the hundreds of thousands of bullets we have - they are all nothing compared to the documents and data discs we uncovered."
"There are video tapes of surveillance against our fighters and their homes, wiretaps on our calls, the PA's entire method of operation has been exposed," he said.
The Hamas man said that the documents also implicate several Arab nations of involvement in the internal Palestinian power-struggle in an attempt to impair Hamas.
According to the Hamas source the papers also document the PA's cooperation with the CIA against Palestinian organizations, especially Hamas.
Releasing the documents would entail the approval of the Hamas leadership, said the Hamas source, noting that the documents would be used to prove the justness of Hamas' fight against the Palestinian security forces.


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Hall of Fame
41-0 broWatson is not playing defense.
After we scored that TD to cut it to 10. The Chiefs scored after three plays. So please again tell me how's that on Watson again?
One more time
Oh wait
Outscored 41-0
Imagine finding out your wife cheated on you. Then she says 41-0
Wasnt your fault
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Letting loose with brew news from The Roost
Published: Monday, July 18, 2011, 10:44 AM
By George Lenkermasslive.com
The Roost at the corner of Market and Bridge streets in Northampton
Believe it or not, there are aspects of writing this column that I hate.
You may roll your eyes and wonder what possibly could be the downside of writing a column about beer, for God's sake. But there are a few facets of the job that I'm not particularly fond of and I'm engaging in one of them today: Publicizing something that seemingly only a few others and I have known about.
There's nothing quite like being privy to what amounts to an open secret. Some things hide in plain sight and when you realize very few others are taking advantage of this information, it's a pretty sweet thing. In this case, I'm writing about The Roost's beer selection and prices.
A few months ago, I mentioned that The Roost—a new breakfast/lunch/desert eatery at the corner of Market and Bridge streets in Northampton—also carried a small selection of really good brews on tap. The venue, which has garnered a reputation as somewhat of a hipster hangout, actually has a diverse clientele. I mean, I go there, and I'm about as hip as plaid pants. (Wait, are plaid pants hip now? I can never keep up with this stuff.) Anyway, my point is that the customers are of all stripes.
But it appears, to me, anyway, that one segment of is largely missing from its clientele: craft beer drinkers. And given The Roost's selection and price points, that seems odd.
Granted, there are no fewer that three great craft beer establishments within a two-minute (or less) walk from The Roost: Paradise City Tavern, The Dirty Truth, and The Sierra Grille. The Northampton Brewery is about a long par five away as well. So its understandable that a new place that doesn't put craft beer front and center like those places do might fly under the radar.
But get this: The Roost has been selling Lagunitas IPA at $3 a pint for months now. And the prices of some of its other beers are great, too: People's Pint Wheelman's Wheat for $4 a pint and BBC Steel Rail Xtra Pale Ale at $3.50. Other prices—such as Left Hand Milk Stout for $5.50—are not bad either.
Adam Dunetz, who owns The Roost with his business partner Robyn Goodmark, told me he plans on keeping some of his beer prices low for the foreseeable future as a way to attract customers. Of course, running this information in today's column may cause a run on certain beers and force Adam to change his mind. So I hope writing this piece today does not cost me the opportunity to buy a pint of Lagunitas IPA for $3. But it's a risk I had to take in the name of spreading good news about craft beer.
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US sanctions Italy, Panama and Colombia firms over Venezuela ties
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 16 companies linked to Colombian businessman Alex Nain Saab Moran, an associate of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
The move is the latest US escalation of sanctions targeting the inner circle of Maduro, who is grappling with a political and economic crisis that the United Nations says has left a quarter of Venezuela's 30 million people in need of humanitarian aid.
The sanctions announced yesterday by the US Treasury Department target Saab, his two brothers Amir and Luis, Saab's business partner Alvaro Pulido, and Pulido's son, David Enrique Rubio Gonzalez.
They were accused of helping the Maduro regime "corruptly profit from imports of food aid and distribution in Venezuela". Saab, Alvaro Pulido and several others were previously sanctioned by the Treasury Department in July for running an alleged "corruption network" that profited from emergency food imports.
Sixteen companies owned or controlled by Saab and the other men were also sanctioned — one in Italy, four in Panama and 11 in Colombia.
"This action increases pressure on Alex Saab and his network, which have profited off the hunger of the Venezuelan people and facilitate systemic corruption in Venezuela," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
"Treasury will continue to target those who corruptly profit at the expense of the Venezuelan people," Mnuchin said. The sanctions prevent Saab, the other individuals and the companies from accessing the US financial system or doing business in the United States.
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Pig the Winner by Aaron Blabey. Scholastic, 2017. First published 2016. Intended audience: Grades PreK-K.
Pig the Star by Aaron Blabey. Scholastic, 2018. Intended audience: Grades PreK-K.
I didn't much enjoy the first of the Pig books. Though in it, the pug, Pig, is admittedly a greedy dog and his literal downfall is the consequence of his own actions, he perhaps does not deserve to fall out a window. These next two books in the series follow much the same pattern of bad behavior on Pig's part leading to a dire consequence and injury of Pig's own making. These rhyming stories are formulaic in text as well as content: Each injury of Pig's is followed by "These days it's different / I'm happy to say." In Pig the Winner, Pig is a sore winner, bragging and rubbing his opponent's defeat in his face (poor Trevor) no matter the contest—or whether the act is a contest at all. He is always the best. In a one-side eating contest, Pig swallows his bowl, but is saved from choking by Trevor, only to have the bowl ricochet and knock Pig into the (garbage) bin. This story makes it clear that this injury is not enough to completely rid Pig of his need to win. In Pig the Star, Pig hogs the attention when he and Trevor go to a fancy photo shoot. The costumes that Blabey illustrates are by far the best part of this book. In this, shoving Trevor, leads Trevor to bump a precarious rocket ship that falls on top of Pig. The kids at my story time didn't seem to much mind either the horrific accidents or the formulaic composition of these stories.
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Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell. Feiwel & Friends-Macmillan, 2017. Intended audience: Ages 2-6.
I am late to this Caldecott party. I had not read Wolf in the Snow before now to even have it in the running for the medal. The story is mostly pictures. A little girl who in her red coat against the white snow reminds me in style a bit of the protagonist of Ezra Jack Keats' Snowy Day is lost outside in a snowstorm and finds a wolf pup, also lost. Together they find the wolf pup's family and then the wolves help the girl find her family. Stylistically, this isn't really my thing (too sketchy) but it conveys a lot with just a little, and is deeply emotional despite lacking much text, so I can concede that the Caldecott is a well-deserved award.
100 First Words of Little Geeks. Familius Corporate, 2018
There's very little organization of these 100 words (maybe a nod to an attempt to group some words together but nothing more). There is no plot. But these are fun words to teach your little ones, and its inclusion of some words dear to me for fandom reasons made me smile. Is your fandom here? Several of mine are. I am reminded of the small children (it's been more than one) who identify any and all owls at the store as "Hedgwig." Too adorable.
Moon by Alison Oliver. Clarion-Houghton Mifflin, 2018.
Over-scheduled, Moon wonders what freedom, what wildness would be like. She tries to find the answers in the only way that she has been taught—books, but books fail her. A shooting star lures her outdoors to the garden where a white wolf waits. Moon asks the wolf to teach her its "wolfy ways." It brings her back to the pack. Moon having learnt the wolf's wildness, its love of nature, brings play and wildness and freedom back to the classroom with her. The colors are dark with careful, gentle details. I've enjoyed Oliver's illustrations in the BabyLit series for a long time. The juxtaposition of the domesticated, tortoiseshell house cat and the wild white wolf (a canine) is an interesting one. I expected this story to leave more of an impression than it has done. I like the art very much. I like the moral very much. But I have a difficult time recalling it emotionally several weeks on.
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. HarperCollins, 2014. First published 1964. Intended audience: Ages 4-8.
I'm not sure that I had ever actually read this story, though I knew enough about it, that nothing about it was a surprise. The illustration style is familiar to me from Silverstein's books of poetry, which I did read several times in childhood. The content was neither funny nor ridiculous however. There's a lot to unpack in this small story. A boy grows into a man, being given everything he needs by an accommodating, female tree, who allows herself to be maimed to provide for the boy's needs, but is happy to do so. In the end, the tree has nothing left to give and regrets this, but the old man needs very little, just a place to sit, and this her stump provides. It's a very melancholy story. What exactly Silverstein was trying to say with this story, I'm not sure. Is it a metaphor for motherhood? Is it a warning against greedy, unsustainable deforestation and "progress"? Both? One has to be reminded of the Lorax who warns against cutting down all the Truffula trees, speaking for the trees when the trees cannot. The tree's love for the boy seems unhealthy. I come at this story not as a virgin to it, not with innocent ears but having already heard whisper of the analysis that has been done on it. I know that skews my opinion of it some.
The Forever Tree by Tereasa Surratt and Donna Lukas and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Penguin Random, 2018. Intended audience: Ages 3-7.
This I feel like this is a much more healthy relationship with a tree than is that between the tree and the boy in The Giving Tree. A girl's grandfather hangs a swing for her in the tree's branches, and the tree becomes a site for community gathering—both for humans and for animals. When the tree is deemed "unsafe," the community comes together to save what they can of the tree, giving it new life as the platform for a treehouse. This story was a little long, but my kids made it through. This tree is not anthropomorphized in the same way as the tree in The Giving Tree, but becomes special through the love that the community has for it.
Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup. Penguin Random, 2016. Intended audience: Ages 3-7.
Teckentrup's peek-through books are more nonfiction than fiction. This one takes us lyrically through the seasons of a tree, with animals brushing in and out of its pages, the leaves and the forest around it changing color. The poetry gives a little life to the text, but there's not much in the way of a story. The recurrence of creatures from previous pages on the next adds another layer of play to a book that is already creatively laid out to give it a unique, eye-catching gimmick in a row of picture book covers.
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Lea, Shelley, Rebecca and Meghan
I have been fortunate where all my photo sessions, to date, have been concerned. I have always enjoyed the time spent with the people I am photographing. This session is definitely a perfect example of just that. I had the opportunity to spend time with four awesome people. Lea, Shelley, Rebecca and Meghan; Mother, daughter and grand daughters, were just a blast. We read books, had a very classy tea party, laughed and enjoyed ourselves in both big and little ways....Thanks to all four ladies! And a great big thank you for being part of the "Family Circle". For more pictures of Shelley, Rebecca and Meghan, be sure to visit the "family circle" page.
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No, really. This fascinating article discusses research into the practise of foot binding in China as a means to keep girls in one place so they could contribute to the family's income, making textiles. Wow.
The Little Knittery, the shop that friend-of-Knitty Kat Coyle owns – which also happens to be the home of the legendary Pussyhat (which Kat designed!) – is being forced to move locations. But they're not closing, so that's good news, at least! –>
Big craft festival coming up in NYC, June 3-4, 2017! The Craft in Focus Festival originated in Amsterdam, and this is its first year in New York. All sorts of crafts, including textiles. A really interesting offering! Personally, I'd like to make my own spoon!
The Danish elite of 3500 years ago were buried in fancy woolly hats and shawls. Cool.


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We've had Dwars d'Vlaanderen, E3 Harelbeke, and Gent Wevelgem, then this weekend sees arguably the most exciting of the classics (Ronde van Vlaanderen), so it seemed right to get a bit of Belgie action this morning, especially given cobbles were guaranteed.
The other thing that seemed right, was attacking before the cobbles and jamming on the big ring until everyone else was pummelled into submission. Nah, that's giving myself credit for having awareness outside of my legs. It wasn't until we popped out onto tarmac again that I realised I'd made anyone hurt... so I went again, this time toe to toe with Alby in a race to the single track.
All in all it was a good morning, I was pretty happy with how the legs went, and the tyre pressure I'd settled on (~46psi)... that is until i laid it out on a dusty, slow speed corner, and ended up looking like I'd been in a fight in a bakery.
Strava link.
D: 58.3km
A: 602m
D: 12.4km
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Tesla Studios lately proclaimed that it has designed a full-body suit which will provide the user a sensory encounter to suit the optical encounters available nowadays by means of virtual reality cordless headsets. Known as the Tesla suit, it built on neuro-muscular electric power stimulation technological innovation also employed in medical treatment, electrotherapy and specialist sports to provide both tactile enticement as well as temperature command.
The suit features a mesh of indicators which include as much as 52 channels to induce impressions in the skin through little electrical signals. The firm claims that it can mimic those diverse sensory encounters as contact, water, wind, cold, heat, and force. For example, the user can sense a hot summer wind or the abrupt impact of a bullet.
The firm feels there is an array of possible software such as gaming, health, virtual dating, sports/fitness, scientific research, training, human behavior, technology, and real-life demonstrations.


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The UAE Happiness Index is one of the key national performance indictors in UAE Vision 2021 for a cohesive society and a preserved identity.
To contribute to the government's efforts towards realizing UAE Vision 2021, the United Arab Emirates University has established the Emirates Center for Happiness Research (ECHR), to provide appropriate, effective, evidence-based and implementable methods and alternatives to enhance happiness and positivity and resolve the factors affecting them. The center will offer services to agencies and to the UAE community.
The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) has been initiated by the UAEU and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, represented by the ICT Fund. Its creation is primarily motivated by the UAEU's need to strengthen its role as a contributor of knowledge and education to the vital needs of the nation in the fields of space science and space technology and to become a significant space science and technology hub in the region. The main focuses of the NSSTC are research and development, higher education and community outreach. The priorities of the center are threefold: excellence in space science, engineering leadership in space technologies, and providing innovative solutions to societal challenges.
Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Center for Health Sciences has been established at the United Arab Emirates University. This world-class center will become the leading UAE Center providing a combination of research, teaching, professional development, policy analysis and consultancy for health. The Center will build on the work already undertaken at the College of Medicine, UAEU and will concentrate on high quality translational and applied research that addresses national and regional health issues.
The Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (KCGEB), hosted by the College of Food and Agriculture at the UAEU, brings together researchers whose interests are in the broad areas of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Research focal areas of the Center include:
Roadway, Transportation, and Traffic Safety Research Center (RTTSRC) was established in June 2004 and charged with the responsibility to serve the nation's development goals in the fields of highway engineering, transportation and traffic safety. RTTSRC is a registered consultant with the Department of Planning & Economy, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry for the roadways & transportation projects, also registered as an engineering consultant with the municipalities of Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain.
The UAEU Center for Public Policy and Leadership aims to offer the best solutions and innovative approaches in dealing with various challenges facing the United Arab Emirates and its society, as well as to become a key partner in excellence and innovation in the fields of public policy, governance, and leadership through achieving four main objectives:
The National Water Center aims to support the research and service mission of the United Arab Emirates University in all areas related to water sciences. It will foster basic and applied research to serve the critical needs of the nation related to water conservation and sustainability.
The UAE Government, in the framework of its development plans, has placed the establishment of a date production industry one of its priorities. The Date Palm Tissue Culture Lab. is one of several agricultural projects managed by the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). UAEU is proud to contribute in achieving the noble goals of His Highness, The President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahayan.
Emirates Center for Energy and Environment Research
The scope of this Center will be broad and include:
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An incredibly clever bit of anti-piracy work has been implemented by the maker of Game Dev Tycoon, with the developer releasing its own cracked version to the file-sharing web sites -- complete with game-breaking piracy elements that make playing it increasingly futile.
It's an ingenious move. The pirated version of the game sees players reach a glass ceiling where their games become so popular they're pirated as soon as they're released, making it financially pointless to continue developing new game concepts.
The makers explain it like this: "The cracked version is nearly identical to the real thing except for one detail; Slowly their in-game funds dwindle, and new games they create have a high change to be pirated until their virtual game development company goes bankrupt."
It's art mirroring life and a brilliant response to rampant piracy. [NeoGAF, Green Heart Games]


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The 12' Rackham is the most versatile paddle board we have ever offered. Featuring displacement hull technology, the Rackham paddles effortlessly. The recessed standing platform and thick bow keep the paddler and gear high and dry...And speaking of gear, the 12' Rackham sports a capacity of 400 pounds. Stow your paddle in the Paddle Sheath®, your fishing rods and tackle in a Tackle or Bucket Rac®, and stake out via two thru holes–one of which is Power Pole® Micro compatible. Just as Captain Jack Rackham defined the pirate with his "Joly Roger" flag, the BOTE Rackham will define the waterman's SUP for years to come.


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Lined by thousands of miles of glorious golden coastlines, Mexico offers a holiday experience like no other. Here are six of the top beaches that will inspire you to embark on a trip to the largest country in Central America.
1. Playa del Carmen
This coastal resort town in Quintana Roo is a popular spot with the locals, as it's quiet and somewhat removed from the tourist area. Near to Cancun on the east side of the country, it's usually filled with local families who come to relax in the evenings and on the weekends, often with a picnic and drinks. An interesting part of this beach is that the cenote water – a natural swimming hole that was revered by the Mayans – flows into the ocean, bubbling up and creating a small river. This water is fresh and large enough for visitors to wade around in, and as it is no deeper than a metre it is perfect for the kids.
2. Playa de San Martin
Known as one of the best beaches in Mexico, this beach is often packed with tourists and locals because of its shopping plaza, bars and restaurants nearby. Its popularity means it's often a common boarding location for cruise ships, with a breathtaking view of the sunset.
This is another beach where the shade is pretty much non-existent other than a few Palapas (open-side beach dwelling) so be sure to take your sun cream, hats and sunglasses to keep yourself protected.
3. Playa Paraiso, Tulum
A secluded beach lined with palm trees and white sand, Playa Paraiso in Tulum really does live up to its name – Paradise Island. The crystal clear water makes it perfect for snorkelling or swimming, and when you do take a brief walk from the water you'll be confronted by a dramatic Mayan ruin on 45 feet of cliffsides, a spear's throw from the waterfront. Despite that, it is often a quiet beach with very few crowds and is surrounded by a handful of affordable restaurants and bars.
4. Playa Ventura
Relatively easy to get to from Mexico City, you will very rarely see a tourist on this secluded beach. A popular spot during seasonal holidays such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
5. Bahia Balandra
A largely unspoiled beach famous for its rock formations known as Diamond Rock, Playa de Balandra near La Paz is uncrowded despite its splendid set of shallow bays that make it one of the more unusual beaches on offer. It's a great family destination as it is made up of shallow bays no more than waist-deep, although watch out for the occasional stingray.
6. Playa Delfines, Cancun
This is the best place for someone who is looking for a quiet and relaxing spot that is close to Cancun. It's very popular with the locals as they can escape all the goings on in the centre of Cancun which is about a 30-minute drive away. There is no public transport to this beach so bear in mind you might have to order yourself a taxi, but it will be worth it once you're greeted by shallow blue-green waters and white sand. There are no surrounding buildings but there are people selling drinks and snacks along the beach. It is the ideal place for a jog that many locals take full advantage of in the early mornings and evenings. Why not join them?