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With the release of highly emotional energy from Friday's Full Moon, this week should be a bit more relaxed. Monday's Taurus Moon encourages us to pour sensitivities into a conservative mode, where we can be productive in areas of our work, home, and/or personal development. As positive energy gradually increases, our load begins to lighten as supportive Venus (values, love and money) generously trines Jupiter (opportunities, abundance) on Thursday afternoon. Make an effort to be at the right place, at the right time – as it's a fine time to grow from the rewards of our investments.
There are four questions of value in life. What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for, and what is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same. Only love. Don Juan deMarco
What we are still hungry for, continues to intensify into a darker place as Venus transits erotic Scorpio. Power and control are sought through a mysterious disappearance, seductively manipulating the surrounding energy. Jupiter increases this energy in surplus, to help us to find our way. At the same time, Venus the Love Goddess will also be challenged by egotistical Mars on Saturday. Venus attracts, while Mars passionately moves on it, regardless of who or what might be in the way. To control what is being created, we can be driven to take hold of the steering wheel with Mars in Leo.
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you. William Arthur Ward
Mercury enters Scorpio. Mercury will exit from Libra on Sunday, to join supportive Venus and dedicated Saturn in the deep depths of Scorpio. Thoughts and communications move from the public eye, to go undercover. Mixed signals and caution can develop as suspicions multiply from what is not explained. The mind investigates secrets and what is hidden, by swimming intuitively through the unknown, and in-between the lines of what has been unsaid. Information that we receive will be crystal clear and sharp, but so will the words that we share – so use kindness and patience. New understandings are waiting to be uncovered, if we can gently pursue that which sits behind the veil.
I make it easier for people to leave by making them hate me a little. Cecelia Ahern
Tarot insight from SixCups/QueenCups: Indulge in loving kindness.
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He that is well paid is well satisfied. (Quote by - William Shakespeare)
Content is a word unknown to life; it is also a word unknown to man. (Quote by - John Fowles)
You can think of this as pre-step to content delivery; before you deliver content, you need to get the content there intelligently and with control. (Quote by - Robert Ha)
Sometimes in order to get to where you need to go, you need to think. You just need to sit and think about absolutely nothing. And through that nothingness your mind will wander. It will wander then wonder, and then maybe, just maybe, you will be content. (Quote by - Leah Kahan)
Most people would rather be certain they're miserable, than risk being happy. (Quote by - Robert Anthony)
On demand digital delivery is a fast and convenient way for deadline-driven journalists to receive content. Wireless technologies' daily impact on us all is exploding, and Bluetooth is poised to become a reporter's content choice by making high-quality media content available online. (Quote by - Shoba Purushothaman)
The mindset needs to shift from that of a mass producer and publisher to a much more potent mix of high-quality niche content, and also as a mass aggregator of third-party content. (Quote by - Ashley Highfield)
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably. (Quote by - Plautus)
It is the skill of money that makes one content and happy; not how much money one has!. (Quote by - Timothy John Waterhouse)
Vertical search takes search a step further by enabling individuals to easily one-stop search for and find specialized content germane to a specific industry vertical, such as jobs, apartments and real estate, across multiple sites and content sources. New innovations in vertical search enable consumers to find the content they need faster and more efficiently than ever before. (Quote by - Jason Goldberg)
Innovation in Intervention: i2 Summit 2006 offers unsurpassed evidence-based content, presented by leaders in interventional cardiology. Live satellite transmissions, computer-based learning and simulation training make the content innovative and interactive. (Quote by - William O'Neill)
Content providers want to know their content will be secure. HD-DVD is sending the opposite message. (Quote by - Taro Takamine)
According to our research, consumer demand will continue to fuel the need for better video content search options. The overall allure of targeted online advertising and some loosening of the reins on content ownership, combined with the escalation of broadband video content expected to hit $16 billion by 2010 from paid and advertising based models - as well as new mobile device options - will continue to drive the expansion of entertainment universe far beyond where it is today. Consumers need a better way to filter through all the available content to find exactly what they want to watch, when they want to watch it. (Quote by - Mike Wolf)
Although 13 to 24-year-olds make up less than 20 percent of the mobile audience in the UK and Germany, they show a high propensity to consume mobile content, with 62 percent of British, and 47 percent of German members of Generation M using one or more mobile applications. But the appeal of mobile content extends beyond youth, as the majority of mobile content consumers are over 25. The challenge the mobile content industry faces is to similarly engage a higher percentage of older consumers. (Quote by - Paul Goode)
Contentment is not something to be gained by possession. You can not work simply at being content, but must work at making a difference. True contentment is gained by the difference you make in the lives of others. (Quote by - Jill Pendley)
We plan to continue to build our newly unveiled streaming-content catalogue, with the goal of having some sort of content produced and posted by each school, on at least a weekly basis. This means installing additional streaming servers, as well as a good deal of training and coordination with individual school sites while they learn to build digital video content. (Quote by - Jim Klein)
The demand for Japanese entertainment content by European audiences is growing substantially and we are pleased to partner with Copyright Promotions Licensing Group to bring exposure and mainstream acceptance of this genre to diverse demographic groups throughout Europe. We believe that our partnership with CPLG, with their expertise in publishing, merchandising and promotions across Europe, coupled with our access to the best content and our experience in the U.S. and Japanese markets, will assure the success of this new venture. (Quote by - Daniel Marks)
Nothing contributes more to a person's peace of mind than having no opinions at all. (Quote by - G. C. Lichtenberg)
With less than 10 people on the payroll, they had millions of users generating content, millions of users organizing that content for them, tens of thousands of users distributing that across the Internet, and thousands of people not on the payroll actually building the thing. That's a neat trick. If we could do that same thing with Yahoo, and take our half-billion user base and achieve the same kind of effect, we knew we were on to something. (Quote by - Bradley Horowitz)
As the definitive consumer brand for everything about television, TV Guide has created a uniquely powerful search experience supported by our unmatched database of television content, and supplemented by video content from some of the leading cable and broadcast networks. TV Guide.com already offers the deepest, highest quality television information, listings, news and reviews. With the launch of this product, TV Guide.com has been transformed into a state-of-the-art Web destination for integrated video and editorial content. (Quote by - Rich Cusick)
It's egotistical to think we're the only ones providing content that's valuable. This is an opportunity for people with powerful brands to pull together content from editors, vendors, customers and your user base to deploy and enhance vertical search, which is something the general search engines can't do. (Quote by - Eric Shanfelt)
We're always looking at the best way to get content out to fans and this year the big change is that we have to deliver content to fans on their times. This [initiative] is very much the tip of the iceberg. We'll continue to look at devices when they come out to see if they're something we want to put our content in. (Quote by - Steve Grimes)
It's like the chicken and the egg scenario. If you have content, then you have subscribers. And if you have a lot of subscribers then you have a lot of content .. so if we wait longer, we will see more content, more devices, and more subscribers. (Quote by - Sandra Ng)
Healthcare professionals need to stay abreast of the latest trends, theories, and information. That's why content currency is so important. With Ovid, they have a single, completely integrated source for up-to-date information to enhance their work. Our collaboration with Blackwell is a complementary one. The additional journals add important depth and breadth to our content repository. And we're happy to leverage the Ovid platform and our global sales and distribution to support Blackwell in its efforts to expand the reach of its valuable content. (Quote by - Gary Foster)
If you can look back on your life with contentment, you have one of man's most precious gifts -- a selective memory. (Quote by - Jim Fiebig)

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Denver: Golden Nuggets or Fool's Gold?
"They're kinda unpredictable, man."
The understatement of the year. Calling Denver "kinda unpredictable" is akin to describing Shawn Bradley as "kinda tall and skinny" or Kobe's tattoos as "kinda ugly". Take any two diametrically opposite ideas and apply them to their season and you'll have an apt description. Peaks and troughs. Zeniths and nadirs. Day and night.
To describe their season as "rollercoaster" would still fall short of the reality. If their season were a rollercoaster, it would have performed a triple loop-the-loop backwards, derailed, re-railed and made Bzdelik sick more than once. That's not intended to be hyperbolic either; it's been a hell of a ride. Unfortunately, it could be inferred from last night's game at Minnesota that they want to get off and go home now. Colorado should be praying that's not the case.
The gift and the curse.
Denver started off the year with talent, drive and expectations. What hurt them was that they exceeded those expectations very early on, and with that came higher goals and increased pressure. The 12-6 start and first place in the Midwest started to spark some old-school SGCP: spontaneously generated crowd phenomenon. Fans in the Rockies started to come out of the caves to see what was so big that it was diverting attention from The Broncos and Avalanche. #15 jerseys were becoming a common sight in the city.
What resulted was the shift: the Nuggets could no longer enjoy the low-pressure atmosphere in which any improvement would be seen as acceptable. Now the air in the Pepsi Center was as thin figuratively as it was literally.
For a minute it looked like they were holding on tightly enough. Then came the All-Star break. Then the slump. Only five of the next seventeen outings resulted in a W for the young Nuggets, who lost their lustre and, more damagingly, their swagger. The lack of oxygen finally looked to be getting to them, as Nenê's rebounding became steadily worse, the ugly hand of injury fell on Camby's back once again and Andre Miller forgot how to pass. It took weeks of desperate thrashing to keep their heads above water and the perpetual motion of Earl Boykins and the resurgence of Marcus Camby to push them back into playoff contention.
Monday 12th April 2004.
Judgement Day. Do-or-die time. Now-or-never. There are a thousand clichés which could apply to their playoff-clinching game versus the Kings. What wasn't clichéd, however, was the outcome, as the Nuggets beat all the odds not by overcoming the Kings, but by toppling them without the usual stellar input from Anthony, who was suffering heavily from a migraine and even lost sight in his left eye for a period in the second half. Somehow this group of neophytes, NBDL call-ups, has-beens and never-weres pulled together to hustle, sweat and pray their way to a 97-89 victory over Sacramento, widely regarded as one of the league's best teams.
Was that a golden performance, a flashback to the days gone by, or possibly a foreshadow of the great times to come? Or was it nothing more than Fool's Gold, an outwardly dazzling spectacle, but ultimately without substance or value? You may as well flip a coin; it's as likely to pick the correct answer as anyone.
Let's put game one in Minnesota down to inexperience and view it as a learning process for the young fellas, as it would be for any other fledgling squad. With that behind them, what is in the future, near or otherwise, for Denver? Only time will tell. Could it be round one, '94 all over again? Perhaps. Could we see 17-65 again? Who knows?
All that Denver fans can be sure of for now is that they can't be sure of anything. My advice for them until they're settled? Strap yourselves in and hold on.
It's gonna be a hell of a ride.


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Nestled in the Heart of Cajun Country, one can find a charming Bed and Breakfast cottage, known as "Apt. A". Located in downtown Abbeville, it is within walking distance of our lovely Courthouse, several churches of various denominations, including St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Apt. A is unique from other B&Bs in that you are our only guest and are afforded total privacy.
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I hope I'm not annoying today but stardoll today seems pretty active for new updates :D
Today as it was expected appeared a new dress from 12 days of dresses campaign.
Mini Silk Sequin Embellished dress.
As usual - Superstar for 25sd, in Decades shop, though I don't really see this dress to fit in it, as Decades is sort of Vintage shop.
Real life version by Anna Sui:
Actually at first I didn't like this dress that much, but the Runway look actually inspired me a little ^^
I think with right accessories it's possible to make every dress look fantastic.


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When winter officially arrives in this hemisphere, we'll be ready—armed with a beverage to take the edge off during the coldest months. In some parts of the world, people down aquavit by the shot, savor steaming mugs of spiked hot chocolate, or toast with icewine. What's your go-to winter drink? These are a few of ours...
Hot Buttered Rum, Smuggler's Cove, San FranciscoThis pint-size cocktail haunt in Hayes Valley dedicated entirely to the celebration of one of the Caribbean's finest gifts to the world (besides warm, sunny days in January, that is). Accordingly, this rum-centric bar is the perfect place to while away a foggy afternoon. To warm up, order the bar's legendary hot buttered rum, a frothy, secret-batter-based update on a drink that dates back to the Colonial era, when winter-worn New Englanders figured out that the one thing more soul-warming than rum was rum heated up with sugar and butter. If you'd like to try this at home, use a fine spirit like Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum.
Sparkling Icewine from Inniskillin, Niagara-on-the-Lake, OntarioEven a Canadian winter seems like no big deal after a glass of this pioneering winery's Sparkling Vidal Icewine. Never had icewine? Made from grapes harvested only after they freeze on the vine, it's a sweet but crisp and bright dessert tipple that's perfect for a special occasion (for instance, sharing a hot tub for two). My Wine Canada has a terrific selection if you can't make it to Ontario.
Glühwein, Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt, ViennaIt's sold very nearly on every corner throughout the holiday season in this part of the world, but there's something about sipping fragrant mulled wine while watching what seems like half of Vienna up on skates and having a good time—with the ornate city hall as a backdrop—that makes the experience extra-memorable. Join the revelers on the ice or browse the extensive Christmas market, one of the best on earth. Bring the flavor home with St. Lorenz Christkindl Gluhwein.
Aquavit, Ruby, CopenhagenLike everything else Scandinavian, Aquavit, the region's notoriously stiff liquor—perfect for fortifying you against those notoriously frigid winters—is having a moment. Like vodka, it's distilled from either grain or potatoes, but spices and herbs are added—the earthy, anise-like scent of caraway is typical. At Ruby, one of Copenhagen's hottest drinking establishments, Aquavit pops up in a variety of cocktails, such as a coffee punch: a potent mix of Aquavit, Drambuie, and a shot of espresso.
Chai Dishoom, LondonThis popular modern chainlet, Chai Dishoom, is paying tribute to the Iranian cafes that dotted Mumbai in the early part of the 20th century, and it has London eaters abuzz. The excitement is for more than just its accessible and affordable Indian favorites, served up all day long in an impossibly charming setting—the chai here is tops, too. No day of cold, winter rain can't be salvaged with a glass of this creamy, spicy tea in hand—unless, of course, it's one of those days that a shot of dark chocolate would make even better. Or something even stronger, perhaps; just ask.
Café Brulot Diabolique, Antoine's, New OrleansIrish coffee has its charms, but a handful of New Orleans's most historic restaurants see that basic grog you're swilling and raise you the Café Brulot, a flaming specialty that's a blend of strong coffee, spices, and a shot of brandy. It makes for a sturdy, post-dinner pick-me-up. Invented at Antoine's in the 1800s, the French Quarter staple is still one of the best places to try it. For extra fun, its prepared table-side—mind those eyebrows. (If you'd like to try your hand at this drink, be sure to get some classic Cafe Du Monde coffee for the mixture.)
Hot Sake, Kurand Sake Market, TokyoJapan's bone-chilling winters make this crowd-funded spot known for all-you-can-drink sake a hit with drinkers who like a deal—for a reasonable entrance fee of approximately $25, it's possible to sample all you want from the wide selection available in the Kurand's two Tokyo locations. Any brew can be heated, staff will make recommendations, and will also serve you free snacks. You can also skip the long international flight and order your own sake sampling.
Mexican Hot Chocolate, Mindy's Hot Chocolate, ChicagoThe long-running restaurant owned by James Beard Award–winning pastry chef Mindy Segal is the perfect place to warm up after a holiday shopping spree in Chicago's boutique-crammed Bucktown neighborhood. The counter up front at Mindy's Hot Chocolate is a popular stop for cookies (Segal's favorite thing) and her long list of hot chocolates. On a typically Midwestern winter day, a recommendation: the Mexican hot chocolate, comprised of dark drinking chocolate, milk chocolate, fresh-ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. To top it off? A house-made marshmallow. (You can also order Mindy's hot chocolate mixes, including the Mexican version; though, unfortunately, the marshmallow is not included.)
Longjing Tea, Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake, ChinaFancy a cup of tea? Guests of this rambling, urban resort have the option of arriving at the lakeside hotel in a traditional Chinese wooden rowboat. The 45-minute excursion offers an opportunity to explore one of China's most iconic and inspirational natural sites, while nibbling on snacks and sipping the best of the region's iconic Longjing (or Dragonwell) tea, considered by aficionados to be the smoothest, most intricate of the green teas cultivated in the East for centuries.
Hot Toddy, Julep, HoustonIt may not be the Arctic, but winter nights can definitely get cold in Houston. The solution: A stiff drink. (Actually, that's the solution for most nights in Houston—it's that kind of town.) And while a bar named for a drink best sipped on a Southern porch on a hot summer's day may not seem like the best bet for a chilly evening, Julep has you covered with their take on the classic toddy, the Cromstock. Bourbon, apricot liqueur, saffron-honey syrup, Rainwater Madeira, and cinnamon tea are poured into a warmed mug and garnished with lemon zest and star anise.


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As we all know, Hollywood executives are constantly on social media scouting for prime script-writing talent. At this very moment, they are developing algorithms to mine the internet for cinematic gold.
So, here you are executives! Sign me now, before another film studio snatches me up.
Leprechaun 8- Air Conditioner Repair
An air conditioner repairman named Larry opens up an air conditioner to repair it. A leprechaun appears and tells him that no leprechaun has ever mastered the art of air conditioner repair. He teaches the leprechaun and receives a pot of gold. However, now that the leprechauns have taken over the air conditioner repair business, Larry's friends are now out for revenge.
Speed 3 – A Writer's Workshop
A man finds himself in a writer's workshop. "Whoa," he says. Suddenly he's talking like Keanu Reeves. He gets a phone call from a sinister mastermind. "I have sent you 12 years into the past. You'll be in a workshop with Stephanie Meyers where she will have to explain the value of the first chapter of Twilight work to a classically trained writing professor with French postmodernist leanings. If you don't defend her novel chapter, a bomb in the class will explode; if you allow any member of your workshop to slander her work without defending it, the classroom will explode; if you try to play Tetris on your phone while they are discussing her work, the classroom will explode. Say, 'whoa' once if you understand." "Whoa!" the main character replies. And thus, begins the adventure of "Speed 3 – Writer's Workshop."
The Pitchman
An old school salesman with the motto "Always pitch them hard!" lands in heaven, but just barely. He tries to pitch the almighty on projects and products to improve things — including introducing classics such as "Shake Weight," "Shamwow!" and "Bowflex". Mayhem ensues as residents of heaven are dissatisfied with the proliferation useless crap to their simple Garden of Eden. The G-man decides that where he really needs the pitchman is on the shoulder of the guys about to stray from good. Finally, the pitchman is back in action — this time for the good of the G-man himself.
Baby Vampires
A baby is dropped on the doorstep of an unsuspecting Transylvanian couple. Little do they know that the baby is the son of Dracula. In day care, the baby Dracula bites the other babies. With an epidemic of baby vampires on the loose, who are they going to call? Baby Van Helsing! With his onion-flavored milk bottle and baby-rattle stakes, he attempts to save the world from this adorable scourge!
IKEA Furniture (A Dreamworks Picture)
An animated movie about IKEA furniture that attempts to solve geopolitical problems. As more and more countries fall apart as a result of famine, disease, civil war, and extremism, who has the courage to put it all together? IKEA furniture!
The IKEA furniture go to Somalia, Syria, and the Congo to take on the warlords. But the warlords don't know that these IKEA furniture have manuals to put together everything. Despite their best efforts the IKEA furniture can't quite put it all together — until the find the missing piece not in their IKEA manuals: love.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory vs. Grampa Joe
Several years after the dramatic events of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Grampa Joe has been muscled out of the business for various misdeeds — like trying to harvest the organs of Oompa Loompas. Now, he's out for revenge. He's suing Charlie and his Chocolate Factory with the help of Slugworth and the families of the deceased children — and one other ally: Johnny Cochran. Charlie must field a crack team of Oompa Loompa lawyers and a new creation of the Chocolate Factory — extra chocolatey Johnny Cochran.
Well, that's it for now, Hollywood. I await your calls.
(Dear reader, which of these movie ideas would you greenlight?)
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Faith is the necessary link to receiving God's blessings and miracles.
Jesus taught us that, if we believe, whatever we ask of God the Father in prayer we will receive. Since He created all things and His power is unlimited, is there anything too hard for God to do? If we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, in harmony with His will, God will move heaven and earth to answer our prayers. That's how much He loves us!
Even if we don't see our petitions answered right away, we must continue to persevere in faith that God hears our prayers. Continue to trust that God's delays are not His denials. Sometimes He may delay His answer in fulfillment of His perfect timing for all things. Continue to trust that His wisdom and planning for our lives is infinitely superior to ours, and He is working everything out for our very good.
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14 mei | 09.30-12.00 | Automotive Campus Helmond
AutomotiveNL kindly invites you for a meeting with the Open innovation and partnership director from Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi. As a result of our intensive contacts at Renault, based on our Partners International Business project in France, we organize an Innovation Day at the Renault Technocentre in Guyancourt at the 25th of June 2019. We will inform you later about this event. Mr. Lasfargue, Open Innovation and Partnership Director by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, wants to visit the Netherlands innovative ecosystem on May 14th 2019. AutomotiveNL and Renault want to invite you for our morning program at the Automotive Campus in Helmond. After the morning program Mr. Lasfarque will visit a few selected companies arranged by AutomotiveNL. You also have the possibility to pitch your company or innovation. Please let us know if you want to use this opportunity by sending an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. Deadline is April 30. AutomotiveNL will make a selection of the companies to pitch. Program: 09.30h walk-in 10.00h Word of welcome by AutomotiveNL 10.15h Introduction Renault by Mr. Lasfargue 10.45h Pitches by selected companies 12.00h End (lunch) Please register your attendance!


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Individual Music Lessons
Pupils at Wetherby-Pembridge have the opportunity to learn the Piano from Pre-Kindergarten. These lessons will take place during the school day on a rotational basis. The cost is not included in the fees and is payable on invoice to the provider. Other peripatetic lessons may be considered subject to demand.
After-School Clubs
A small range of after-school clubs are offered at Wetherby-Pembridge and open to children from Pre-Kindergarten upwards.
A Clubs Form detailing what is on offer and availability will be sent out at the end of each term. Clubs are available on a first come first served basis. Late Club is from Monday to Thursday from 3.30-4.30pm and included in tuition fees. Other Clubs incur a tuition fee payable to the provider.


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Besides entertainment our event must take care of the environment- Anirban Ghosh, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra
The iconic Mehboob Studios in Mumbai witnessed Asia's biggest celebration of blues music with the 7th Mahindra Blues Festival oranized by Oranjuice Entertainment. Each year, the festival has treated its fans to an extraordinary set of blues music providing soulful singing. This year was no less; with high expectations of a blues fiesta, the festival got off to a flying start with the musical stars, with a key focus in Mahindra's commitment towards sustainability. In an interview with EE, Anirban Gosh, Mahindra's Chief Sustainability Officer talks about Mahindra's going green initiative, where each and every element of the festival was organised keeping the environment as the priority. Excerpts from his interview.
The festival will present great value to smaller cities and locals- Chandni Dhall, Partner, Eat Play Love
Q1- Mahindra Blues Fest this year claimed to be a sustainable fest, tell us how you have achieved this?
Sustainability and environmental consciousness has always been a part of Mahindra Group's ethos. Mahindra Blues Festival has taken a number of measures through the years on different aspects of Sustainability. At the festival this year we worked on distinct aspects that touched upon Sustainability.
To ensure the active particiation of people, creative banners were put up across the venue to educate the attendees about the importance of proper waste disposal and recycling. The bins had clear segregation signage (dry waste & wet/organic waste). The dry waste – such as papers, plastic, cardboards, metal, glass were sent to recycling centers. The biodegradable waste was processed in compost pits, OWC machine or Biogas. The operations were carried out by trained workers and all the work was closely monitored by a supervisor from the NGO we partnered with for the program. It ensured the maintenance and collection of the waste. Secure lockers and stands provided for cycles at the parking spot encouraging guests to ride their cycle to the venue.
These initiatives were taken as a conscious decision to make our festival green, the Platinum level Yale certificate was just one of the outcomes of this effort.
Q2- Mahindra Blues Festival just became a Yale certified Platinum level green event what does this mean?
As a company we promote sustainability as a personal endeavor. So, we decided to apply this to our festival as well and the steps that have been listed above was work towards the same. The platinum level Yale certificate actually helped us pool together the things that were a must do and so was a huge plus towards making our event green. We are now looking at future events within the company that we can work on from the green lens.
Q3- Talking about sustainability, what are the further steps you will take to ensure the same?
Besides taking the initiatives that we have taken this year we are also looking at initiatives like printing tickets on environment friendly paper or using the smart technology towards optimum usage of resources at the venue.
Q4- Are there any specific steps you have taken to ensure recycling and waste management?
For both the days waste was segregated in wet and dry categories on the spot. Further the mixed dry waste got segregated in different categories in our partner NGO's sorting centre like: white paper, colour paper, shredding paper, LD plastics, HD plastics, glass and reject. Once the final segregation had been done the same waste was sent to recycling units. The reject waste was handed over to Municipal Authorities as required. All the procedures for a zero waste to landfill program were followed. The toilets at the venue were portable cabin type, we are always on the lookout for adopting technology that will be greener thus ensuring that our event while entertaining our guests also takes care of the environment.
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Re: Storing and Loading Definitions / Emulating Associative Arrays
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg93515] Re: Storing and Loading Definitions / Emulating Associative Arrays
- From: Nikolaus Rath <Nikolaus at rath.org>
- Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:03:36 -0500 (EST)
- References: <firstname.lastname@example.com> <email@example.com>
David Bailey <dave at removedbailey.co.uk> writes: > Nikolaus Rath wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I have a routine that calculates some sequence of numbers. The >> calculation takes very long, so I would like to store the results in a >> file. >> >> What I would like to do is to pack the data, together with the >> parameters of its generation, into some sort of associative array. >> Since I couldn't find such a thing in Mathematica, I came up with the >> idea of using definitions instead: >> >> >> f[seed_, p_, n_] = (* Complicated computation *) {2,4,4}; >> data[source] = "simulation"; >> data[seed] = 42; >> data[parameters] = {12, 0}; >> data[values] = f[data[seed], Sequence @@ data[parameters]] >> >> Now I would like to (somehow) store this set of definitions: >> >> Write[stream, something[data]] >> >> and later load it again, possibly with a different name >> >> data2 = Read[stream] >> >> >> But what is the function something[] that I have to use for this >> purpose? If I simply store the expression "data", then it is written >> literally, without the associated definitions. If I use >> Definition[data] then the output includes the name "data", so that I >> cannot easily associate it with "data2" when loading. Is there a >> simple way to achieve what I want? >> >> I guess a way would be to store definitions as an anonymous function: >> >> data = Function[{x}, Switch[x, >> source, "simulation", >> seed, 42, >> parameters, {12, 0}, >> values, f[42, 12, 0]]]; >> >> Write[stream, data] >> >> but then I still need a way to convert between the anonymous function >> and the definitions when saving and loading. I do not want to work >> with the anonymous function all the time, since it seems very >> difficult to modify any parameters after the initial definition: >> >> data = Read[Stream] >> (* do some stuff *) >> data[comment] = "Analysis on 11/7 showed that this situation is u= nli= >> kely"; >> >> (* Write back the data with the comment *) >> > > Before committing to a particular scheme, I think you need to be a > bit more specific about the size of your problem. For example, are > you talking about thousands of numbers, or hundreds of millions. In > the latter case, you may want to think of schemes that avoid loading > all the data into memory at once. No, the data I'm working with fits nicely into memory. > Save or DumpSave may well be all you need (DumpSave creates a binary > file which is much faster to read back in). Yes, DumpSave (and Save) already looks quite promising. The only thing that I don't like about it is the fact that the name of the definition is saved as well. I would like to e.g. save the definitions of a function f and then load them as definitions for a function g (without affecting an already defined f). Is there a way to accomplish that? > Remember that your final program may work fast enough without any > special tricks, or the bottleneck may turn out to other than where > you anticipate it to be. I am not really creating a standalone program but using Mathematica interactively to analyze data from a numerical simulation. Right now I have exported the data into .csv and load it from there, but this is quite messy so I'm looking for a better way to do it. Best, -Nikolaus -- =C2=BBIt is not worth an intelligent man's time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.=C2=AB -J.H. Hardy PGP fingerprint: 5B93 61F8 4EA2 E279 ABF6 02CF A9AD B7F8 AE4E 425C


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Design: Rhea Shah
Project Type: Student Project
School: Northumbria University School Of Design
Course: Branding and Identity
Tutor: Andy Reay, Mike Pinkney, Dave Gardener
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Packaging Contents: Whisky
Packaging Substrate / Materials: Wood
Printing Process: Engraving, Laser cutting and Foiling
A brand a new whisky hitting the UK market from India. Elephant differentiates itself by being distilled only in India and is one of only very few Indian Whisky's imported into this country Influenced by a story created by myself based around an Indian Emperor; this whisky caters for the royalty and aims to be placed amongst the 'upper class' society. Extend the brand into the physicality of it's packaging and environment with due consideration to target audiences and any rituals that may be associated/appropriate and probably differentiate between the two products and potentially different target audiences.
This whisky brings together the best of our distiller's and art. First, our barrel makers 'slow-toasted' these barrels to bring out the rich flavours and aromas of the wood, creating a contemporary expression of an 1863 barrel. Then, our master distiller barrelled and finally bottled this edition of elephant whisky at 100 proof, so that all of the rich flavour finds its way to your glass. The result is a delicious, complex whisky, a taste of history in the making.
There are two products - A 20 year Single Malt and a Blended Whiskey. The target audience for both - An elite upper class of individuals who care and dare to change the world. They are passionate, zealous and honourable.
What's Unique?
The product and packaging is highly integrated with the brand story. Every aspect of the product complements one another. The identity gives an inviting vibe. The Crown on the top gives the logo a sense of pride and is also an ancient symbol for healing which is connecting to the brandstory. The figure in the middle is a Ganesha, the lord of good fortune. He is the lord of beginnings and the removers of obstacles of both material and spiritual kinds. Keeping the letter forms all one height and in a curve gives it a structure and mimics the outer form as a whole. The golden finish of the label gives it a minimal yet elite look. This a premium brand with a rich heritage and the packaging tries to reinforce this.
For the expensive Single Malt variant we wanted to add value to the product by introducing packaging that goes along with the brand story and brand values. Thus we added a silk burgundy cloth to depict the richness of the whisky. We use a wooden box with our prized bottle placed carefully between the burgundy silk sheet.
Our logo is carefully engraved at the front and the whole box screams minimal and classy.


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I'm US-centric. I admit it. I try to think globally. I try to remember that there are millions of people in the world who don't have what I have but it's easy to forget. When the car breaks down I forget that there are people who don't have a car or access to any means of transportation beyond their own two feet. People with kids who can't get them to a doctor. People with crops that are failing because they don't have the technology they need to fix what's wrong.
But today, I'm taking off my "the sarcasm is strong with this one" shirt and putting on my "whoohoo!" shirt in honor of Facebook's new Internet.org app. Yes, I'm applauding Facebook.
The app gives the user free access to a dozen sites that would normally ring up a hefty fee in data charges. Health, employment, education – sites with information that could, no exaggeration, help save a life.
They're launching the app in Zambia through Airtel. Customers will have access to AccuWeather, Wikipedia, Facts for Life (health are for children), Go Zambia Jobs and Facebook. (Can't blame them for sneaking their own product in there, can you?)
Right now, only about a third of the world's population is connected and though it seems like mobile is growing wild, internet adoption is growing by less than 9% per year. The problem isn't the cost of the equipment, it's the cost of data. Says the Wall Street Journal;
A common belief is that as more people buy smartphones, they will have data access. But that isn't a given. In most countries, the cost of a data plan is much more expensive than the price of the smartphone itself. For example, an iPhone with a two-year data plan in the U.S. costs about $2,000, where $500 to $600 is for the phone and about $1,500 is for the data.
The Internet.org app is just one step in a larger push to bring connectivity to the world. The initiative is also working on building WiFi towers that cover more ground and ways of compressing data so it downloads faster (meaning cheaper). They're also working with app developers, helping them make their apps more accessible for more people.
I'm sure there are cynics out there who can find something bad to say about this idea. I'm a former teacher and I say anything that helps more people get more information about more things is worth the effort.
Want to learn more? The Internet.org website has several extensive papers describing their efforts. Take a look. Maybe you can add something to the discuss that will help get the job done.
via Marketing Pilgrim - Internet News and Opinion


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I left this as a comment at Corey Robin's The Reason I Don't Believe in Civility is That I Do Believe in Civility:
Civility is not bourgeois. Working class people of all hues know the meaning of "Didn't your mama teach you any manners?" Bourgeois civility expects obeisance, but simple civility expects equality, and equals don't treat anyone as inferiors, which is the essence of incivility.
When I think of what's civil, I think of civitas and civil disobedience and the example set by the civil rights leaders, including Malcolm X, who said, "Respect everyone." He believed you should be prepared to send anyone who laid a hand on you to the graveyard, but he never suggested you should stop respecting others even then; he only said you should be prepared to stop them. If I had a time machine, I would arrange a meeting between Brother Malcolm and Citizen Tom Paine. I think they'd agree about a great deal, including the way we should treat each other.
ETA: Excellent advice for revolutionaries: "Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice." ―Thomas Paine


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Diwali is a festival of lights. We all love lighting up our houses and bringing in health, wealth and prosperity. How about if this time, we gave candles a different life. We welcome the festive season with a twist, all at a minimal cost. I usually love these little DIY projects that is easy to undertake with some great results.
- We all love eating oranges and Sweet Lime. Scoop out all the fibrous interiors. Pour in some Oil, add a wick and voila you have a natural candle. The fragrance of the rind oozes due to the candle heat. Extremely easy to do and can be used in the exterior of the house. Add some stones like in the photograph, to distinguish the texture.
- Remember as a child when we would collect shells and our mothers would not know what to do with so many of them. Now, we have just the use for those pretty little shells we collected from our last vacation.
- Get to spice market and buy a packet of whole cinnamon. The next thing you will know is a candle votive tied around with cinnamon. Fragrance of spice and low light will set the mood for Diwali.
- Do you have kids in the house who love to drink coke??? You might want to collect all those glass bottle caps and make little candles out of it.
- Ah! The feel of vintage at home. When we would go buy these cup saucer sets at the crockery store and then they went out of fashion. We stopped using them. Now they are again in fashion and just what we need to recreate the freshness this Diwali.


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What's a niche content site, to begin with? A niche content site is a site that panders to a particular group of people. Like gardening is a niche; cooking is a niche; motor repair is a niche. Other people would not be interested in reading about these topics. But, people who are interested in these topics will surely throng your website and even come repeatedly to look for new information that you must put up all the time.
There can be a niche within a niche. Like, in gardening, there could be a sub-niche of how to do away with aphids or how to use the right mix of fertilizers to make those grapes bigger. These are sub niches. You must remember one thing here… the narrower you are making your niche, the lesser is the number of people you are getting for your site, but at the same time, these people are more focused and they will be more interested in doing business with you.
Think about it. If someone really wants to have some information on aphid removal, they are not going to find too many sites on it. If your site has that content and also promotes some product relating to it, like an aphid spray, the likelihood of that visitor buying the product from your site is indeed high.
This is the way you need to go about it.
First, think of a popular niche that you would like to build a site on. You could go to places like Google Suggest (http://suggest.google.com/) and check out what many people are looking for.
Google Suggest will also give you a host of keywords that you can use. These are the keywords that people are popularly searching.
Build content. You will need to have at least 50 pages or so of content to make some kind of impact. Spruce up this content by using right keywords so that it reaches out to the people who are looking for the specific information.
Then, look for products on your affiliate network site to promote on your niche site. Refer to chapter 1 on how to become a member of an affiliate network site. You can put ads in the form of text and banners. By having your own site, you are saving money on advertising services such as Google AdWords. You have to popularize your site so that more people visit, which in turn will increase the number of clicks (and sales) that you get. At the same time, the popularity of your ads will increase the prospect of your website.


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Are there any provisions in IVF to Deal with Chromosomal Abnormalities?
When we talk about human reproduction, we often say that it is the transfer of the genetic code from both male and female parents to the newborn. Now, in the same breath, if we say that the procedure of IVF can be an ideal solution for figuring out any genetic disorders as well, then it might become a confusing statement for many. IVF is definitely a true solution to infertility, and yes, it has this power to handle some genetic conditions too. When we describe it more, we can easily say that with the help of IVF, we can also pinpoint and manage certain types of chromosomal abnormalitiesat the same time as well.
What is a chromosome?
Before we try to discuss IVF in a mass friendly tone, we would like to explain the concept of a chromosome. Ideally speaking a chromosome is a unit of a gene, and if a gene can be considered as a sentence, then a chromosome can ideally be dubbed as a word that helps in the formation of a sentence, i.e., gene sequence, which we inherit. Most of us are familiar with the concept of X chromosome and Y chromosome; both these chromosomes determine the sex of a baby, i.e., two simple chromosomes writing the tale of the fetus's gender.
What is chromosome test?
Mathematics is involved with an intertwining of male and female chromosomes.These chromosomes create a primary layout of the body and brain of the baby. It is a complex business when we see it in terms of genetic engineering, however, if we see it in basic terms like embryo formation, then it can be a great help to curb some infertility issues in an individual. Ideally, before going for an IVF process, experts prefer to go for some chromosome tests to figure out the exact nature of a genetic problem in pregnancyif at all it is there.
Do Chromosomes have a role to play in case of an abnormal pregnancy?
We count it as a pregnancy when a zygote turns into an embryo.You will be surprised to know that when we count the numbers of an embryo created naturally or with the help of IVF. If they lose this battle in between then, on 70 percent of occasions, it happens because of chromosomal disorders. The term chromosomal disorders can interchangeably be used with genetic abnormalities in relation to pregnancy. As we mentioned it earlier, these abnormalities can occur in all types of embryos, and if it is happening after IVF, it clearly indicates that problem is severe and requires some advance-level IVF intervention.
Are there any provisions in IVF to control these Chromosomal disorders?
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is a practice that is usually performed by IVF experts before going out for an IVF implant.Here, they study the chromosomes of both male and female counterparts and check them out for certain types of abnormalities based on the counting and structure of chromosomes. This is a method by which they try to figure out probable chromosome disorders.In all, there are seven to eight basic permutations and combinations attached to it. If they figure out any abnormality during this diagnostic process, then they try to ease it out right before the first implant.
It is the definition of infertility that varies on each juncture of treatment
All the big IVF clinics normally set up a separate department for this task; this department is known as Preimplantation genetic diagnosis department. It is an important part of any infertility treatment. Here, we would like to clear the air related to the definition of infertility.Theoretically, it is a single thing with a varied and vast scope to handle certain issues, however when we see it with changing perspectives, it becomes different at each step. When you see it from the point of view of a gynecologist, you will find that they are more worried about the anatomy related issues. When we see it from the point of view of sex specialists, you will find that they are more worried about the production of sperms and ova, and are worried about sperm counts, etc. Both these conditions are biological conditions.
For IVF infertility is both biology and mathematics
If you are knocking the doors of an IVF clinic, it is pretty much evident that biologically the gynecologists cannot handle your infertility.It is quite clear that they are unable to capitalize due to certain circumstances hindering their path. If we can put it more precisely then as per the observations of Dr. Malagaonkar in IVF we can also say that with the help of IVF, they are going to handle the same problem with a mathematical approach. It normally starts with the process of chromosome testing. The results of this test give them a fair idea about the mapping of a chromosome, and with the help of this map, they can anticipate certain conditions that may occur in an embryo during its progression.
IVF has the power to nip the bud at the stage of inception
In normal cases, IVF has this power to identify the chromosome related problems, and the IVF experts have the adequate tools to handle these problems pretty well. IVF has this power to take care of all these problems in various stages of pregnancy and resolve them with the help of best possible tools. Once an embryo comes into existence, then again they can go for regular IVF genetic testing and ensure a foolproof development of embryo against all the odds.
Understand the types of chromosome-related abnormalities
Precisely there can be two types of abnormalities, we can have numerical abnormalities, and then we can have these structural abnormalities. During an IVF diagnostic process, they first identify/anticipate the problem, and then pick up the remedial strategies to deal with it. It is a vast science these days and flourishing like never before because more and more couples are coming to the shelter of IVF.
Listening to the heartbeats of a baby, cajoling your own baby in your arms, is a blessing from the side of God. In spite of all the advancements in the technology of IVF, most of the experts of highest order such as Dr. Malagaonkar owe it to God. It is an act of God, it is his willingness to bring a new creature on this planet; however, with the increasing success ratio of IVF methodologies, we can always say, "We have not lost faith in almighty; in fact we have just transferred it to IVF.


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Today's translation topic, courtesy of JSA All-Stars #16 (May 2011) by Matthew Sturges and Freddie Williams II, will be short and sweet:
Considering how earth-shattering an event the attack of giant stone creatures summoned by Magical Neo-Luddites is, the 18th century Germans sure picked a boring name for it for posterity: "Ungeheuerangriff" translates as the somewhat mundane "Monster Attack". Perhaps they simply lacked imagination…or anything remotely similar to compare it to.
On a side note, since "Angriff" is masculine, it should actually be "Der Ungeheuerangriff" and not "Das Ungeheuerangriff".
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Posted Feb 17, 2003
By DatabaseJournal.com Staff
A potential security vulnerability has been discovered in the ORACLE.EXE binary of Oracle9i
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Note that this exploit can manifest only when using a client application that does not place proper
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Agents. They kill things. In style. They do the things that we as normal citizens–or authors in this case–can't or won't understand. Basically, they help you.
For some handsome money that is.
But, is it worth it?
That depends on your goals. Now I'll do a more detailed traditional vs self-publishing post later, but for now, an easy way to think about it is YES for traditional, NO for self. If you want the to see your book at Barnes and Noble and see some empty space on the shelf that used be filled with your book (because people are reading it…) then read on fellow fellow.
First off, it's tough to get an agent. Like one percent or less of authors who query get picked up by an agent. But then, when you throw out the half that don't follow the guidelines and the quarter or so left that are complete garbage (or maybe just not ready to be published), your odds are a lot better than they sound. So is it worth the effort? What do literary agents even do?
Literary agents are the middleman of the publishing world. They connect you, the author, with the businessman, the publisher. And yes, publishing is a business. That's the main point. At least of any of the major publishing houses. The goal is to make money, and books are sold to make money, not necessarily because they're good quality; though the two aren't exclusive by any means. So, should you cut out the middleman?
It might sound appealing at first, but I have five reasons why you should consider trying to get an agent.
1. The fee is fair.
Literary agents are like the attorneys of Bookworld (except there are actual attorneys too, so…), meaning they work off percentages. Pretty much every agent takes 15% of whatever you make domestic, 20% for foreign sales. So you don't have to pay them unless they get results. Not a bad deal.
What gets some authors upset is that sometimes an agent gets that 15% for submitting to the editor that they wanted to submit to anyway, and then the agent gets a nice cut for doing basically nothing. I've heard successful authors say that agents are leeches that suck off your success, but many of them also dropped their agent after they had success. For first-timers, it's tough. I've heard it another way; sure, they take 15%, but getting an extra 15% of zero is worth nothing.
Sometimes though, it's true. Some agents don't really do much for your book and you wonder what you're paying them for. But it's the same for any business. Some are better than others. So do your research. Your book is your baby, right? Would you drop off your kid to some nutjob on the street that says they'll care of your precious child? Probably not. So don't.
2. They have "connections"
Agents have access to people that the common author doesn't. Especially the more experienced agents. They've made sales before, know what editors might take your work and tailor the submission to them. It's like having your own Kramer who has a friend that can get you a deal.
It's not just that they know the names of senior editors at the Big 5 who might be interested, since with some research a lot of them can be found, it's that the editors actually listen to them. And it makes sense. Most agents have strict guidelines, so if the agents says something is good and the editor might like it, it carries more weight than if you mom and your dog say so.
3. They represent more than one book
Ever get that boss that sounds nice until you work with them for a few weeks? Yeah, it can happen in publishing too. And when that happens, it's nice to have someone to help you find a better job as soon as possible. And who's that in publishing?
That's right, 007 him or herself.
Agents are usually in it for the long haul. As long as you both continue to agree to the terms of service (ones you'll actually read) in your contract, you could work with the same agent for years and years through various publishers. I've heard some true horror stories of authors who were nearly published… Until the publisher died, er, the business that is. And once it was the person. But, yeah. If something terrible like that happens, an agent can go through the rest of the connections and maybe find another publisher. Maybe even a better one.
4. They help make the book better
Most authors will tell you that although the book is written mostly or entirely alone, it's almost always made better through feedback. That's the reason for CPs and betas. Honest critiques are good. Even if all they tell you is the reader is a complete moron.
If your goal is to write something that people want to read, well, then you need to write something people will read. And agents have experience knowing what works and what doesn't. Maybe cut that dream scene that only connects to the fifth word of the 71st page. Basically, they also work as editors, to make the book something the publisher's editor might be willing to take on.
5. They're (probably) better at negotiation
So imagine you forego an agent, get in to a big publisher on your own, and they make you a deal. One million dollars. Pretty awesome right? Right. But then you find out later that million dollars is more like a million doll hairs when you find out what you give up. They now own all your rights. You're kicked out, and they change the story however they want. And it sells 10 million copies. Then they make a movie and it makes a billion dollars. And you?
At least you got 1% of that.
I don't know about you, but I'd probably sack that deal before it throws the ball and keep my reward. Even if it ends up being a rip off in the end. But taking the million buckaroos seemed like such a no-brainer.
Agents know about these things. A good agent knows a bit of everything; they're half salesman, half copyright lawyer, half editor. And they'll earn their pay. They'll play the shrewd negotiator, which is especially good for those of us who are introverts.
So if you want to go the traditional publishing route but think an agent's not for you, I recommend reconsidering. You can always try to go straight to an editor AND to an agent at the same time. And maybe it'll get all crazy and the agent will go an editor that rejected you and THEN they'll take you. That would be the sweetest of sauce.


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3. @DomainBELL
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Our research group is called IBeA (Ikerketa eta Berrikuntza Analitikoa), which in basque stands for Analytical Research and Innovation. Our group is formed by lecturers and researchers from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU).
Since 1987 our group has been working in many basic research lines and in several innovative and applied activities with surrounding companies.
Though the main research activities are linked with the development of analytical methodologies in the arena of environmental and cultural heritage, in the last decade we have been involved in many other activities such as food chemistry, bioactive compounds, nanomedicine, etc.
Since 2014, part of our group is deeply involved in the research lines that are currently carried out at the Plentzia Marine Station (PiE).


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Why is it so expensive to insure a high priced vehicle in Dubai. For the most part, it is the make of the vehicle and the cost to repair it or if it has shown to have a high injury rate.
Insurance Companies are trying to reduce their costs as much as possible for the consumer. There are a few ways behind the scenes that most do not know about, but it is making a difference.
- They have partnered with various auto dealers and repair shops. If they need a vehicle repaired, it would be sent to one of their approved shops for repair. The cost of repairing a vehicle would be less than if they sent it to an independent repair shop.
- Double Dipping – If a vehicle is involved in an accident, the tow truck drivers on the road, are ready to swoop in to be first in line to assist the driver. They will hook up the vehicle and take it to one of their repair shops, for repairs.
A scenario would be, someone has had an accident on the highway, say Emirates Road. A tow truck driver shows up and waits for the police to come, the police take a report and release the vehicle. The tow truck driver offers to help you take your car to a repair shop that does excellent repairs. Sounds good, you agree and the driver hooks up the vehicle and tows it to the shop that they use. If that repair shop is not an insurance approved shop, the Insurance Company may want it towed over to one of their shops. Hence, double dipping or double towing charges.
It may not seem to be that much money, but over a year, it does add up. If you look at 15,000 accidents over a year at AED 200.00 a tow, that would be AED 30,000. If the car had been taken directly to a Company sponsored garage, it would have saved the Company AED 15,000 to be used elsewhere. A small note here, check for storage fees if the vehicle has to stay where it is overnight.
The same reasoning behind having their own Garage affiliates, it saves huge amount of money and they can give their customers a guarantee on the work. It also allows for a quicker response for repairs and immediate rental vehicles if needed, by the customer.
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35 characters, 22 actors, 11 writers and 10 directors compete for 11 awards!
Congratulations to WOY WOY LITTLE THEATRE on the success of of their first FLASH FESTIVAL. WWLT has always been strong in its support of local theatrical talent and this festival is the latest innovation to nurture new and upcoming writers, actors and directors through a series of workshops leading to a weekend of performance.
The festival showcased a variety of plays, and it was great to see new writers among the entrants, along with fresh faces on stage and behind the scenes. I was thrilled when WWLT president, Christine Vale, confirmed that the festival will continue as an annual event.
Well done, everyone involved!
The Awards!
Best Actor – Duncan Mitchell ("Last Supper")
Best Actress – Yvonne Berry-Porter ("The Smiling Exhibitionist")
Best Supporting Actor – Bob Farmer ("The Smiling Exhibitionist")…
Best Supporting Actress – Christine Vale ("Ladies Day")
Best Production – "Inspiration" (dir. Lex Tonnet)
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Best Unpublished Script – "Last Supper" (writer John Ad Fraser)
Best Use of Theme ("Flash") – ("The Smiling Exhibitionist" (writer Frank Hatherley)
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Murphy's Law Rules
The IMC blog is holding an investment position in the April the platinum/gold spread from the equivalent of -$199.90 (premium gold). We doubled the size of the investment on December 29th at a price of -$176.50. This was done because the spread triggered a bullish trend change by making a two-day close above the declining 75-day Moving Average for the first time since the summer of 2014.
The 'add-on' position was to be risked to a two-day close back below the declining 75-day MA. That happened yesterday when the spread closed at -$230.90, resulting in a loss of -$5,440 per spread. Since this investment was initially being backed by $113k, it brings the value down to $107,560 and puts the breakeven level at -$145.50 (premium gold).
As fate would have it, yesterday's exit occurred when the spread was less than a buck and a half away from the contract low. Perhaps this was the low. This is a good time to remind ourselves that it's better to be out and wishing we were in, than to be in and wishing we were out.
Reload with New Parameters
So the breakout above the 75-day MA sucker-punched us. Therefore, we are going to slow the moving averages down even more for reentry parameters on the investment 'add-on' position.
The platinum/gold spread poked it's head just above the declining 100-day MA on the last trading day of the year and immediately turned over, indicating that this is working as technical resistance. Therefore, we are now going to use a two-day close above the 100-day MA for the new trend change signal. This has not occurred since August of 2014.
Also, the December 31st bounce high of -$167.60 marked the high for the month and sets important near-term price resistance. A sustained close above this point would alter the bearish price structure.
Pushing Our Luck
While it is tempting to get right back into the 'add-on' position and risk a few dollars below the contract low, we are going to resist. There are two reasons for this. First, we already have a long investment position in place even though the bear market has not yet reversed. Adding to a position that is underwater is known as a Margin Call –I mean, Martingale– strategy that has led many to financial ruin in the futures market. The only reason we are comfortable with the current investment position in the platinum/gold spread is because we have taken the leverage out so we can endure any drawdown.
Secondly, the spread was driven back to the contract lows in response to that little stock market crash that happened over in China. Also, the US market started the year with the worst first week of the year in history. If things break open next week, the spread could drop even more and cause us to incur a bigger loss than we think we'd theoretically have by getting in here and risking just a few dollars more.
The long-term view for the platinum/gold spread is still bullish because of its history. The trick is to survive the outliers that happen before the eventual reversion to the mean. The higher the leverage, the lower the probability of survival. We have to survive before we can thrive.
Investment 'Add-On' Reentry Strategy:
For each April platinum/gold spread entered at equivalent of -$199.90 (premium gold), the IMC blog will add another on a two-day close above the declining 100-day MA or a one-day close above the December 31st bounce high of -$167.60. If filled, liquidate the 'add-on' position if the spread makes a two-day close below the 100-day MA.


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So, this boy (my eldest) has gone to Devon for a week. All on his own. It's the first week of the holidays and O has gone on a week of food with Root Camp. Root Camp is a hands on cookery course for 14-21yr olds.
The point of this post is mainly for me to note my pride for my first born. He is a typical 15yr old boy that spends a lot of time in his (stinky) bedroom, playing games, listening to music and grunting at me occassionally, but……
I am SO proud of this boy. As some may know, when O was 2yr (and a bit) he was placed on the Autistic Spectrum. I was told he was a complex case, was unlikely to have friends or attend birthday parties and I should prepare myself to care for him forever. The next advice was to go and read some books (the advice now, has improved I believe and has more support). So I did.
O has just completed his two weeks work experience in the West End, interacting with strangers and traveling in rust hour on his own. He did his placement in the kitchen's of a restaurant as he is quite keen on cooking, which I'm hoping had a positive impact on him. He is not an academic Autist. He is now on a week away learning about food, with a group of strangers, in a place he is not familiar with – all his choice.
I cannot put in to words the concerns I have about the final year of G.C.S.E's ahead. How i feel about 'the system', as well as how I feel about myself and how I have dealt with this spectrum called Autism. Though this is a whole other post.
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Closing the Engagement Gap
Fri, 09/28/2018
Leveraging the Outside-In Edge for People, Planet and Profit
Nicolas Heath, Junior Sustainability Consultant, Salterbaxter
The traditional view of value being driven by closed doors and inside thinking still holds strong. While there are some notable exceptions, business success is still viewed as competitive advantage. However, in recent years we are beginning to see this view increasingly challenged.
As Paul Skinner suggests in his new book Collaborative Advantage, "the most value is created in the spaces between us." At the centre of this lies the understanding that creating value with—rather than for—customers and society will bring great retruns for all players. Nowhere is that likely to prove truer than in business and societies' responses to some of the intractable global challenges we are all facing.
The Engagement Gap
This is already being recognised and leveraged by businesses. Although not all are fully embracing triple bottom line thinking, many businesses are now realising how much the societies and natural environments within which businesses operate are value drivers in their own right. With this, sustainability leadership is picking up pace. Yet, while many rush to create solutions, stakeholder engagement is not moving at the same speed resulting in an 'engagement gap' in most businesses.
We still see engagement mostly treated as a transactional exercise. Businesses may engage their diverse stakeholders, but only in cycles or in response to specific events. This is most often in relatively shallow and sometimes one-directional ways. By taking this approach they are missing out on the enormous opportunities and risk management stakeholder engagement can bring. As Connect: How Companies Succeed by Engaging Radically with Society highlights, up to 30% of corporate earnings are at stake in a company's relationship with external stakeholders.
Unlocking Value
When stakeholders become partners through intentional and authentic engagement, businesses are finding that they can provide a wealth of insights into how to do business better—in every sense of the word. From long-term risk management to ground-up innovations, the benefits are tangible and differentiating for those who get it right. When Mars launched its $1bn-backed Sustainable in a Generation plan last year they kicked off the process with a series of value-chain crossing stakeholder engagement workshops to bring together supply chain actors, NGOs, governments and even competitors.
By engaging the people who will be the levers to achieving their ambitious goals, Mars was able to understand the realities, risks and opportunities they face in everything from soil depletion to blockchain-driven transparency. Especially in the highly sensitive cocoa and coffee markets that are predicted to be early victims of climate change, finding new ways of securing long-term value transcends the boundaries of 'CSR' and is genuinely business critical. Bringing the outside-in by building an authentic relationship with stakeholders can reveal risks and unlock opportunities that have traditionally been hidden in plain sight. It will inspire strategies to build stronger foundations.
Leveraging Complexity
We are reminded of Paul Hawken's metaphor in The Ecology of Commerce of business and the environment being synonymous and symbiotic. Like a tree in a forest, business operates as part of an ecosystem, in a give and take relationship with everything around it. If a tree has a singular focus on growth to the exclusion of everything else, it will grow strong at first but wither in the long-term as it ignores all of the services provided by its environment. Long-term success can be won by realising that both are part of complex value chains and build value and resilience through their interactions and relationships. In this context the importance of re-tooling an organisation to be able to engage and work in step with external stakeholders as one part of these systems is paramount. The benefits to doing so are increasingly recognised, especially as the link between business and increasingly complex global challenges is made clearer. Because of this we are seeing a fundamental rethink from some when it comes to the purpose, type and depth of stakeholder engagement they pursue. Each example varies from business to business, but one core theme emerges: they have a clear intent to drive change (and in turn value) against specific objectives.
The Outside-In Edge: Directions Forum 2018
Embracing this shift to a more intentional process of stakeholder engagement is something we have been encouraging our partners to do for many years now. There is no doubt that it involves a mindset shift as much as a process shift, and the development of new skills and disciplines that need to be fostered for successful relationship building is essential. But the opportunities and rewards are obvious. Businesses who can work and learn together, building on each other's strengths, will be stronger in the long run.
It is for this reason that our annual Directions Forum has taken 'The Outside-In Edge' as its theme for this year. With speakers from organisations such as H&M, Signify, Scania, Philips, DSM and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, we're bringing together a mix of businesses, NGOs and experts to share their stories on how we can begin unlocking the benefits of stakeholder engagement. Hosted in Amsterdam's Impact Hub on the 17th October, a space dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and idea incubation, we've crafted a day to help inspire new ways of growing collaboratively and creating shared value.
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Fire on Washington
Video: Hoboken Fire
Here's some videos of the scene as it happened:
Hoboken Fire aftermath {507 Washington}
Below are some "day after" photos of the Hoboken fire that took place at 507 Washington Street above the Verizon Wireless store.
It appears the fire did some damage to 505 Washington as well (above the Karma Kafe restaurant).
PSE&G was out doing what they had to do, cops had Washington St. northbound between 5th & 6th closed. Personnel was also out chopping the ice that had accumulated on the sidewalks.
The fire department had their work cut out for them on the coldest day of the year, that's for sure.
Washington St. Apartment Fire in Hoboken, NJ
Looks like a top floor roof fire going on in Hoboken tonight. Not sure where exactly (sorry!) but Hoboken resident Gary sent this along for reference:
Probably due to electrical issues in my opinion – because of the extra-cold weather. Many people resort to cheap imported heating apparatus these days. So you never know. But it's a good start!
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Here at Broadsheet, we've noticed a return of the 'back to basics' take on life in the food world, and Rohan Anderson's new instructional cookbook Whole Larder Love does exactly that. A new take on the old art of foraging, Anderson's approach to cookery focuses on everything you can gather, hunt or grow for yourself, and what to do with it. With a traditional live off the land attitude, Anderson advocates a lifestyle choice: 'Grow, Gather, Hunt, Cook'.
A self-proclaimed, 'modern day food warrior', Anderson seeks to educate readers on a basic and wholesome way to provide and cook for your family. He writes, "This food represents the old ways… these are the things we should treasure."
Originally the title of his blog, Whole Larder Love combines Anderson's true loves: foraging, photography and cooking. Creating a half instruction manual, half cookbook, Anderson not only provides a how-to for grow-your-own, he also provides readers with easy and delicious recipes to try with your newly acquired ingredients.
Acknowledging that growing or hunting your own meals may be a daunting task for some of us city dwellers, Anderson provides guidance on how to take steps closer to self-sufficiency. From 'setting up the patch', 'what to hunt' and 'gear' you'll need, you'll have the basics covered with clear and detailed guides throughout the book.
Once you've mastered the art of catching your own rabbit, gathering your own wild mushrooms and growing your own ruby-red tomatoes, you can try your hand at some of the easy step-by-step recipes. Whole Larder Love is filled with stunning photographs of Anderson's culinary adventures and mouth-watering images of his simple-yet-delicious meal ideas. From basic treats like glazed blueberry syrup for your pancakes, to masterpieces like roast quail with wild mushroom and autumn mash, Anderson has something for every appetite and skill level.
With spring upon us and a new how-to guide under our arms, we're going home to water our herb gardens and do a little light reading on how to give our gardens a Whole Larder Love make-over.
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