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Pick of the Litter is an uplifting documentary that follows a litter of puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become guide dogs for the blind. Cameras follow these pups through an intense two-year odyssey as they train to become dogs whose ultimate responsibility is to protect their blind partners from harm. Along the way, these remarkable animals rely on a community of dedicated individuals who train them to do amazing, life-changing things in the service of their human. The stakes are high and not every dog can make the cut. Only the best of the best. The pick of the litter.
Please join us for this movie showing on the library's big screen. A variety of new and classic films are shown. Bring your snacks and drinks to enjoy while you watch your favorite movies with friends! Please call the library for additional information. Subtitles will be provided when possible. If you have a question about accessibility, please contact us.


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Tālis /ˈtaː.lis/ (adj), the Latin adjective for describing "Greatness".
Regatta sports are considered to be some of the most challenging sports in modern day. It requires participants to execute with technique, power and timing. It is a competition between others, oneself, and elements of nature. This high level of performance is the pinnacle of our brand's mission.
Talis Crew understands the needs of high level athletes in training and competition. Talis Crew provides elite level athletes unparalleled, high quality athletic wear and innovative clothing so that you can perform your best.
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25 July 2012
Members of trade union Unite at Sunderland-based printing firm Paragon staged a 24-hour strike today and will be out on strike again on Friday 27 July.
The strikes this week follow two earlier days on the picket line over Paragon's threats to undercut shift and overtime premiums – these are standard in the printing industry and make an important difference to workers' take-home pay.
How to help
>> Send messages of support via Unite regional officer, Dave Telford
>> Send donations (cheques payable to Moore Paragon NGA Chapel Sunderland) to 1 Wavenden Crescent, High Barnes, Sunderland SR4 8LW
>> Visit the picket line at Pallion Trading Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6ST on Friday
Profits at the printing company soared from £300,000 to £716,000 last year, but the workers have already had their pay frozen for seven years.
Unite national officer Steve Sibbald said:
After seven years of pay freezes, and now a major attack on terms and conditions, our members have had enough. Unite members voted unanimously for strike action in June, and they have already taken two days of strike action. They are determined to stop this attack on their livelihoods.
In dispute? Tell us
If you are on strike or in dispute, please tell us and give details of where to send messages of support and donations.
Email the website editor and we will put out a call for solidarity.
Please include your phone number for us to get in touch (we won't publish it).


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Hey Girls,
I have been true to Bare Escentuals, but WTF Bare Escentuals can you give a girl an eco-friendly packaging approach, I'm waiting on you, can you help me out please? Actually, help me, help you! I want to help you out because I have seriously MANY of these empty plastic containers (that means I've spent already over $200 on your products but really I've spent much more I just threw those containers in the recycling bin at my place, anyway, I would like to drop these off at your store or a Sephora near me, and I don't need a discount or gift, sure of course I would take one, I mean even a dollar off would be cool or a free sample, but the point would be I'd feel better about your brand) and it's getting ridiculous. I am just waiting, hoping that one day you will have a recycling program. :( Your whole packaging is plastic. Plastic you could be re-using. Or at least encourage your customers to recycle your products. If there is a program for your company hiding in the dark somewhere, please let me know. When you consider starting one, I will promote it and be at the front of the campaign, ready! Also by the way, your recent packaging is a pain in the butt, getting the last bit of my product is what I do and your current packaging makes this tough. I squeeze the bottle for the last drop of my primer, shampoo bottle, I drink the backwash of my water bottle, I use it all! And it is very much a pain to bang, bang, bang the container to the point of anger just to get the full use of my purchase of your powder. I'd like to go back to the old packaging. The first packaging that was easy to open and swipe up the last bit with my brush. Please think about it, I still like you but I am getting real annoyed. Thanks.
(waiting on a recycling program)
However, M.A.C., LUSH, Origins, Kiehls and Aveda all offer recycling programs which is cool. Don't just throw your face wash bottle, cleanser, toner bottle in the trash bag. Recycle it!
M.A.C. gives you a free lipstick for returning six [6] M·A·C primary packaging containers to a M·A·C counter: http://www.maccosmetics.com/giving_back/btm_return_packaging.tmpl
Origins has a recycling program called Return to Origins, you may bring your empty Origins empty cosmetic tubes, bottles and jars to stores, here's more on the program, Reuse,Reduce, Recycle: http://www.origins.com/customer_service/aboutus.tmpl
LUSH, bring in five black pots and get a free mask mask! Tomorrow I am actually going to LUSH to return 5 pots!
Avenda takes back the caps from bottles of all types, read more on their program here: http://www.aveda.com/aboutaveda/caps.tmpl?ngextredir=1
Kiehl's has a recycle and be rewarded program, watch the video here on Facebook: Kiehl's will offer customers a Limited Edition Eco-Tote designed by Pharrell Williams. Each tote is manufactured from Bionic® Yarn fabric, and includes 9 plastic bottles. The "Recycle and Be Rewarded" program takes place from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012. Get your new recycling cards from any Kiehl's stores and start recycling!
This is all inspiring and awesome news, but what about drugstore brands? I wonder how hard would it be to send a recycling return box to drug stores? Customers could drop off their plastics and makeup packaging material for each brand or the store itself or the brands could work something out with the suppliers and manufacturers of their goods? I would actually do this if it was available. It kind of bothers me when I recycle a mascara tube or liptick tube even in my own recycling bin at home and I can't help but think, "Um, what's going to happen to that?"
Couldn't these brands could re-use their own packaging? Wouldn't this be smart? Cost-saving? Maybe it costs more to wash and clean and re-use the material. I am not sure but I am searching for proof of why recycling their own packaging is not something it seems that most beauty brands do naturally.
Wouldn't the brands save money by re-using packaging? Why isn't this just common sense? Also so many times I walk in to a drug store SO many items are sitting there un-sold for months! Same items getting dusty and I wonder what will happen to this packaging? So their products this season may have not been as interesting to the consumer, but couldn't this plastic be re-used? Is this my nutty idea? Is it carelessness, or is this too much to ask?
I like a brand more when they do have a recycling program.
Plastics and products can be sold in these recycled packaging materials and plastics again and again, there is nothing wrong with the plastic, so why not?
Hopefully in the next years more beauty brands decide to create their own recycling program. The cosmetic world needs to wake up when it comes to reducing waste! Even if I wasn't offered a free gift, I think it is a smart idea as a brand to have a recycling program. I don't need to be bribed to recycle. I already do it. Gift or no gift, I would be part of it.
A video I hosted for Stylelist.com on things you can recycle right in your bathroom from your beauty routine: http://www.stylelist.com/2008/08/05/beauty-tips-with-model-isobella-jade-recycling-your-products/


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When I think of Ireland, I think of 3 things: redheads, potatoes, and Guinness. Irish sculptor Kevin Francis Gray's figurative sculptures have now made that list extend to 4. Gray works primarily with bronze and marble to construct idealized figures draped with fabric. While many artists these days rely on laser cutting or other scientific technological enhancing machines to cut marble, but not Kevin Francis Gray. Gray likes his work old school like he likes his hip hop. I actually don't know if he even listens to hip hop but if he did, he probably has a poster of LL Cool J on his wall…Possibly shirtless, no jk. But back on top Gray actually works by hand from start to finish. Check out more of his beautiful work below.
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A global recruitment campaign has been launched to offer foreigners unique job experiences in China.
The positions include kung fu apprentice at the Shaolin Temple, giant panda caretaker, high-speed train maintenance staff, trash collector at Zhangjiajie national forest park, acting dean of Yuelu Academy, beef noodle chef, truck driver on the Qinghai-Tibet highway and experiencer of the cash-free society.
The campaign was launched by global employment-oriented social-networking platform LinkedIn, and the "I'm in China" project aims to promote Chinese culture and history.
Registration for these positions are open to LinkedIn's 520 million overseas members for six months.
"These jobs feature popular symbols and elements of Chinese culture and society and will help foreigners to see an open, diverse and inclusive China," said Billy Huang, marketing and public relations director at LinkedIn China.
An increasing number of foreigners are coming to China to seek career development as the country's economic growth offers abundant opportunities.
A previous LinkedIn report showed that Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hangzhou are the top five cities drawing attention from overseas users.
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Annual Sale dates
Mark your calendar! Our Annual Customer Appreciation Sale is coming!
Spread the word to your quilting and stitching friends and plan a fun day in Amana.
March 6-7-8 Friday & Saturday 9-5 / Sunday 11-4
20% off storewide!
The sale includes all quilting fabrics, notions, books & patterns, fat quarters and many kits.
(All bolt cuts require ½ yard min.)
Plus all Cross Stitch, Punchneedle, Embroidery and Tatting supplies.
Dovo scissors and some quilt kits will not be included in the sale.


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The sun is shining, you've packed up the car for a well-deserved family break and the kids are…well, let's be honest, the kids are rapidly becoming bored in the back seat and you've only been on the road half an hour. Time for some urgent damage control to keep your little darlings entertained and your trip as stress-free as possible. We've compiled some tips from top parenting blogs around the web to help you keep the kids happy on those long car journeys.
- Blogger Eileen Teo writes about lifestyle, parenting, gadgets, food and travel on her blog ET speaks from home. Eileen likes to keep the kids (and adults!) happy on their holidays with a few treats such as chocolate, crisps or sweets. A rendition of Gangnam style will also keep them happy and entertained on the long journey, but what about songs that will put them to sleep? Lucky for Eileen, her answer is simply, "My singing!"
- Pippa Ainsworth, aka Red Rose Mummy, blogs about life with her two children. She plays games like I Spy, looking for objects of a certain colour, to keep her young son entertained. Pippa's kids are already cool dudes who love their music, with current favourites for the road being, "The Vaccines and Mumford and Sons". And what does Pippa do to distract the kids from that back-seat boredom? "A good round of Old MacDonald always gets my little boy singing along!"
- Mum of two Helen Neale, who offers advice to parents of young children through her blog Kiddy Charts, manages to get a bit of health food into a long car journey, offering "dried fruit, in many, many different guises!" Helen also offered a top tip for getting younger kids to take a nap during the journey – "We would sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Hush Little Baby – both part of their bedtime routines at home, so why not in the car?"
- Erica Price, who writes blog Nine to Three Thirty for parents of school age children, keeps things clean in the car with, "Non-messy snacks – fruit, cereal bars and grapes". For getting the kids off to sleep, ballads and slow songs are the order of the day. And for taking away the boredom? "David Bowie's Major Tom and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen!" Cool kids…
- Blogger Becky from Baby Budgeting, also keeps snacks healthy and simple with rice cakes being her essential food for a long car journey with the kids. Audio books get them off to sleep and for a song to distract the kids from the boredom? An old classic, "She'll be coming round the mountains!"
- Amanda, writer of the Ana Mum Diary, gave us a great tip for distracting the kids on boring journeys: "We sometimes have an A4 sheet with things they need to look out for on the journey. You can do this separately so each sheet is designed for the child's age, making it trickier as they get older. You can include anything – such as spotting a windmill, 10 red cars, 3 birds, a stop sign, etc. This has been a life saver for us on long journeys."
- Penny, who blogs about family life, parenting, travel and adventure in the The Alexander Residence Blog, gave us some inventive tips for distracting the kids on a boring journey: "Don't underestimate the novelty of everyday items when you get desperate on long journeys. As I speak, I am on route from Nottingham to Cornwall – my son is currently occupied with a packet of pegs from our camping gear and my daughter is constructing something out of string and sellotape!"
- Mum Jen Stanbrook, who writes a family home and interior design blog Love Chic Living, also gave us some great tips for keeping the kids entertained on a long journey. "It was a revelation a few years meant hours of whingeing and whining over time spent in the car. But, once they had their own individual DVD players and a full set of kids' films, it was almost like we'd left the children back at home! Happy, cheerful children mean happy, cheerful parents!"
- Blogger Pauly writes an online diary called Gifts from the Pirates. Pauly's kids have quite an eclectic taste in music , including "The Snacktime! album" by Bare Naked Ladies and the boys love Dr. Seuss audio books and anything they can sing along to." And to distract them from the boredom? "Our eldest loves Coffee and TV by Blur, Dancing on my Own by Robyn and Intergalactic by the Beastie Boys (the radio edit of course!)"
- We've also some top tips from Netbuddy, a blog focusing on helping the parents of children with learning disabilities, autism and special needs with tips submitted from parents and carers. One of our favourite tips is – "Magnetic white boards are great for long car journeys. You can pick up small ones from supermarkets and stationers- without all the mess of felt tips and crayons!"
Thanks to all our bloggers for the great tips – and happy travels!
What do you do to keep the kids entertained on a long journey?


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IMO Regulations on Bunker Fuel Provide Food For Thought
Attendees at a breakfast briefing heard an alarm call on the potential impact of IMO regulations on bunker fuel from January 2020 which could result in higher ocean transportation costs and profound changes in ship design.
SSY Consultancy & Research joined forces with Peninsula Petroleum and Bloomberg Intelligence to stage the bunker fuel focussed event at Bloomberg's London headquarters.
Three expert speakers examined the choices available to ship owners for compliance ahead of the 2020 deadline. They discussed options including retrofitting scrubbers (exhaust gas cleaning systems) or turning to low sulphur marine fuel alternatives or LNG, with an eye to who, ultimately, in the shipping industry will pay for the changes.
Derek Langston, Senior Director, SSY Consultancy & Research, explained: "The upcoming IMO legislation has major implications for vessel design with both dual-fuelled engines and 'scrubber-ready' designs under discussion. This raises a key question: will the widening spreads in vessel earnings between modern "eco" designs and older units shorten trading lives for less fuel-efficient vessels?"
SSY profiled vessel specifications from the older segments of the dry bulk carrier and tanker fleets to assess the potential impact and outlined the number of vessels potentially approaching demolition age.
Of critical importance for the shipping industry in the light of the postponement of IMO ballast water management is whether broader environmental pressures will maintain the schedule for low sulphur fuel adoption in 2020, or, if not involving outright postponement, will there be a "softer" implementation of the regulations?
William Bathurst, Head of Credit and Market Analysis for the Peninsula Petroleum Group and a bunker fuel specialist, speaking at the event said: "When deciding how to comply with 2020 sulphur emissions it's impossible to ignore other environmental legislation ranging from ballast water management, to oxides of nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter and, in the future, potentially carbon dioxide."
Talon Custer, Bloomberg Intelligence's European Freight Transportation and Logistics Analyst, provided a point of view on the refiners' role in the 2020 IMO regulations.


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Thank you to all of the applicants for our 2015 School and Community Garden Awards! We received 12 applications from gardens throughout PEC's service area. As always, deciding the winners among such a high caliber group of gardens was a difficult task.
Congratulations to our 2015 Garden Award recipients!
$500 Award
Fifth Street Community Garden, Charlottesville
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School Garden Classroom, Leesburg
$300 Award
New Roots Community Garden, Charlottesville
Round Hill United Methodist Church (RHUMC) GrOwen Garden, Purcellville
Our next round of School and Community Garden Awards will be in 2017 so until then, Happy Gardening!
Does your school have a garden? Do you know of a fun community garden? Help The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) recognize community and school gardens throughout the northern Piedmont by letting us know about great community or school gardens in your area. The purpose of this friendly competition is to recognize gardens that celebrate the relationship between nature, food and community, by awarding four currently active school and/or community gardens with cash awards. PEC will make up to two $300 awards and up to two $500 awards.
Community bonding activities strengthen a community's health and overall ability to sustain an effective relationship between all members, leaders, and the local wildlife. School gardens, and broader community gardens, are a tool to do just that: provide some financial, food, and habitat security while also actively learning, having fun, and encouraging community involvement.
PEC believes that gardens:
- Are special places for building local community and improving individual health
- Are important places to learn how food grows
- Are perfect places for learning and teaching math and science
- Help people relate to the natural environment
Garden Eligibility
- Garden may be new, or an existing, long standing feature in your school or community
- Garden must be active sometime during the 2015 growing season
- Garden must be located in one of the nine PEC counties: Albemarle County, Clarke County, Culpeper County, Fauquier County, Greene County, Loudoun County, Madison County, Orange County, & Rappahannock County
- Garden should be a community effort, not an individual's home/personal garden
- Grow edible plants
- Provide pollinator and other beneficial wildlife habitat
- Include native plants (and limit invasive non-native plants).
- Provide a natural space for community interaction
- Foster community empowerment or education
- This is NOT A GRANT to start a garden.
- Nominated gardens should not be private home gardens or commercial farms -- our intention is to honor community or school gardens that are tended by multiple people.
- Anyone can nominate a garden, nominators do not have to be directly related to the garden.
How to Enter: Our next Award selection will be in 2017
- Nominate a garden by filling out an Entry Form
- Attach 2 to 10 photos of the garden - at least one photo should illustrate community or student involvement.
Review Process
Submission Deadlines: Our next Award selection will be in 2017
- Early nominations for spring and summer gardens are encouraged.
- Don't forget to enter - Nominate your garden as you wrap up your gardening season!


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One of the most awaited artist solo projects returns with 'Plunge', the name of the new album that announce an exclusive Italian concert. Fever Ray 20th February 2018, Milan @ Fabrique.
Tuesday 20th February – Fabrique Milano: Fever Ray comes back in Italy.
Better known as Fever Ray, Karin Dreijer is a singer and songwriter of the electronic Swedish duo The Knife.
After releasing his worldwide appreciated first solo album in 2009, Karin didn't published any music under the Fever Ray pseudonym so far. Out on 27th October, 'Plunge' got on top of the most important musical web sites charts of the world.
Pitchfork inserted it on the 'Best New Music' category, appraising in particular 'IDK About You' track.
Dark atmospheres, evocative imaginary, electric notes and thinned lyrics. Don't miss one of the most fascinating shows of the next months. Fever Ray will be live on 20th February at Fabrique.
Ticket price: € 30,00 + b.f.
Tickets available on our website section
The event organizer declines any responsibility in case of acquisition on not authorized ticketing systems present inside our official press releases.


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The harbour café
The Harbour Café is located right next to the River Blyth in Southwold's beautiful harbour. We are open every day from 8am – 4pm throughout the year. We make fresh scones, cakes and specials every day and source all our produce from local suppliers. See our face-book page for more details
Find us on Facebook
Come in and try our beautifully made breakfasts, our produce is locally sourced wherever possible. We offer a vegetarian option too. The wood burning stove offers warmth on these cold autumn days. Dogs are very welcome.
After 3 days of closure the cafe has a much needed new roof.
We took advantage of the closure and redecorated.
John Burgess, the owner of Magyar, enjoying the fire.
Up and running again after everybodies hard work.


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October 27 2008 Real estate has always been cyclical and we've been in what looked like a routine down cycle since mid-2006. Real estate has also been the engine of the greater economy with new homeowners buying appliances, furniture, building materials and more – boosting production and creating jobs. So it's never been surprising when a slow real estate market slows everything down. But how in the world did this real estate bust ever bring down the biggest Wall Street firms and lead to the global economic disaster we're in today? And why hasn't this ever happened before? And what are all these new terms we're hearing like "sub-prime mortgages", "mortgage-backed securities" and "credit default swaps"? It can all seem mind-boggling, but it's really quite simple.
In the good ol' days, your local bank gave you a mortgage for your home and you paid that very same bank back over the next 30-odd years. You may have done all your banking with this particular bank and you and your wife may have even played bridge or tennis with your banker and his wife. Beaver and Opie lived down the street, Donna Reed greeted you at the door in a crisp shirtdress and pearls, Hazel cooked and cleaned while doling-out sassy back-talk, and Father always Knew Best.
For better or worse, those days are long gone. The Republican revolution of the 1980s led by Ronald Reagan followed by Newt Gingrich's "Contract With America" ushered in a new wave of "small government" and pro-business thinking in Washington. Deregulation became the magic elixir and Wall Street embraced the mantra of "greed is good". One of the things this new deregulation did was allow banks to sell their mortgages to larger banks, who in turn packaged them together and sold portfolios of these mortgages to investors in financial instruments called "mortgage backed securities". Some of these portfolios were made up of better quality mortgages, and some of lower quality mortgages and they were rated according to risk. This new packaging of bad loans with good loans made it easier for banks to issue riskier loans to less qualified consumers – and with more people flooding into the housing market, house prices shot up like a rocket. Throughout the 1990s, people who had previously been shut out of the American Dream of home ownership were now welcomed with open arms. Those who wondered how they would ever make the payments when their adjustable rate mortgages actually adjusted were reassured that rising home values would enable them to refinance before their payments increased. Why, they could even take money out of a refi and still lower their payments! Houses became giant ATMs – never mind you were simply giving up equity. There were actually financial experts advising people to never pay off a mortgage – that that was "old-fashioned", "unsophisticated" thinking!
Before I go any further, let's take a step back further in time – back to the turn of the last century. The "gilded age" of the 1890s was a decade of rising affluence as cities and municipalities grew rapidly to absorb the mushrooming population of immigrants from the previous 20 years, many of whom were now beginning to prosper. As the industrial revolution took hold, a new wave of manufacturing and service industries grew, and so did the stock market. Investing in stocks became available to the working classes for the first time and with the increase in investors, new investment vehicles sprouted like weeds in a garden. One of these popular new investments was side bets made on the performance of a stock. Without actually buying a stock, you could place a bet that that stock would go up or down. These side bets became known as "derivatives" and they were bought, sold and traded in betting parlors all over the city called "bucket shops". Since these bucket shops fell outside the scope of federal regulators, nobody was checking to see if the so-called "banks" selling these derivatives had the cash reserves needed to pay off these bets. As the stock market reached a fever pitch in 1907, these derivatives added to the hysteria that led to panic resulting in a stock market crash. So in 1908, this kind of gambling on stocks was made illegal and the bucket shops disappeared. During the depression, even tighter regulation was established by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Now fast-forward to the year 2000. Bill Clinton is a lame-duck President with a Republican-dominated congress. Deregulation is still the mantra and Clinton, a centrist Democrat eager to co-opt the Republican agenda whenever he could, along with his Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, enthusiastically signed into law the Commodities Futures Modernization Act of 2000. This not only overturned the 1908 law, but most significantly it removed the trading of derivatives around these new mortgage-backed securities from Federal oversight. Savvy investors could bet that some of these mortgage backed securities would fail as homeowners defaulted on their mortgages. These bets, called "credit default swaps", were invented by JPMorgan in 1994 as a sort of insurance against outstanding corporate loans and to free-up cash to offset the huge cash reserves they were required to keep against those loans. Hedge fund managers trading them had become the new Masters of the Universe. Now credit default swaps could be traded against mortgage backed securities with no federal oversight – meaning no requirement to keep cash reserves to pay them off, unlike credit default swaps against corporate loans and other investments. Real estate was the new lawless wild west town. This further stimulated a market for ever more risky mortgages, throwing more gasoline on the bonfire. By 2006, the housing bubble began to plateau as prices simply became unsustainable. Homeowners who were counting on refinancing before their mortgages became unaffordable suddenly found themselves "upside-down" (owing more on their house than it was worth). Foreclosures started to mount, swelling to a tidal wave that crashed on the beach in September 2008, wiping out everything in its path, including the giant Wall Street firms who had taken to mortgage-backed securities like a junkie on smack. Without the cash reserves they would have been required to hold had they not been deregulated, they were wiped out.
The problem, as Alan Greenspan now points out, is that he and the others in charge had too much faith in the executives running the banking industry. They believed bankers would be responsible to their shareholders and self-regulate. Instead, these executives paid little attention to the details and took delight in paying themselves enormous bonuses – often in excess of $100 million. Now that a conservative Republican, pro-business/small government administration has (ironically) federalized the banking system, we, the taxpayers, will all be paying for that party for decades to come. Will the bailout work? It's too soon to tell, but the fact that it's being administered by the very same Wall Street executives who created the mess doesn't give JetSetRnv8r much faith.
Update: Days after writing this post, it was revealed that the first thing the Wall Street firms did with their federal bail-out money was set aside billions of dollars for executive bonuses. Surprised?


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You may have noticed that we're a bit late on our usual regular release cycle due to the winter holidays, some security fixing and a focus on other projects in the HQ. But fear not, as of today you can expect a new patch release every 4 weeks like we've been doing in the past.
In today's 7.2.2 release we've put some exciting little gems like progress bars when you're uploading media files, a few bug fixes for the grid and fixes for mandatory field validation. You can see the full list of changes on the release page. Other than that you will now also be able to upgrade to MVC5 and WebApi2 by following the Microsoft upgrade guides. We still default to the older versions for now as there's a few breaking changes but if you're willing to rebuild your project we are not in your way of upgrading any longer: happy days!
As for v6, we fixed a few things in 6.2.5 that were broken in recent releases of v6 to make sure that the latest version is as functional as it can be. This also marks the end of regular releases for Umbraco 6, from now on it will only receive security updates if a severe security problem gets discovered.
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November 20th, 2015
Urban Alliance on Race Relations (UARR) stands in solidarity with the Muslim community in Canada and wholeheartedly opposes recent attacks directed toward our fellow Canadian Muslims.
UARR condemns all acts of terrorism. We are all grieving the loss of life due to recent terrorist attacks in Beirut, Paris, and elsewhere. Unfortunately, events overseas have resulted in a rise of incidents of Islamophobia within our own communities in Canada.
On November 14, 2015, the only Islamic Center in Peterborough, Masjid Al-Saalam, was burned in an act of arson that is currently being investigated as a hate crime. Although there were no injuries or fatalities, community members were gathered at the Islamic center merely an hour before the fire.
On November 16, 2015, a Muslim woman was attacked and robbed in Toronto while picking up her children in the Flemingdon Park area. Reportedly, two assailants assaulted her and called her a terrorist.
The most recent act of Islamophobia occurred today: November 19, 2015. Two more Muslim women were verbally assaulted on a TTC subway. The latest incident involved three suspects: two men and one woman who made racists and derogatory comments toward the Muslim woman. The suspects fled the scene once a witness activated the emergency alarm system in the train.
UARR President Nigel Barriffe has urged "community members and faith groups to stand united against intolerance of all forms and demand our political leaders to take swift action in addressing Islamophobia in our communities."
The UARR was established in 1975 by a group of Torontonians concerned about the increasing hate- motivated violence against African and South Asian Canadians in Toronto. Our mandate is to work to maintain stable, peaceful and harmonious relationships among our diverse ethno/racial communities in Toronto through research, public education and community engagement involving both the public and private sector.
On December 10, 2015, International Human Rights Day, UARR and community partners are hosting an evening public forum called, "What Can We Do About Religious Profiling?" For details and RSVPs, visit our website or Facebook page: http://www.urbanalliance.ca, https://www.facebook.com/UARRinToronto
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"Then I saw the lassie falling through the roof. It's full of asbestos."
Gotta love those Scots.
Of course, had the couple done this in December they'd be frozen to the roof. Aberdeen's climate sucks.
They were both shingle. His slate was clean. She fell for him hard.
"Thank you, God!"
padraig, quit praying for naked women to fall from the sky.
Nice ANIMAL HOUSE reference, pad.
The only thing I get is squirrels down my chimney.
What's wrong, Timmy? Did Lassie fall through the roof?
Sounds like he was trying to slip her a roofie.
This never happens in real life.
Looks like the "dogging" craze has claimed another victim...
The story would be way more believable with supporting photos.
Naturally, a couple of joiners found them.
But unless they get married soon, their children won't be union made...
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Cooking in a cast-iron camp oven is one of the simplest and most enjoyable experiences of adventuring in the outdoors, so when The Wild Ones Media founder Jennifer Ennion headed to the Mullewa Muster & Rodeo, in country Western Australia, she put her oven to the test. No open fires were allowed at the muster, making it the perfect time to see how the camp oven would hold up on the stovetop in her vintage caravan. She whipped up an easy, budget-friendly and delicious one-pot pie, and the results were so good, she's shared the recipe.
Serves 4 (large servings)
1. Place the camp oven on low heat on the stovetop and add a splash of oil.
2. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and stir.
3. Cut the beef into 3cm chunks and add to the camp oven. Then sprinkle the flour over the beef evenly and stir through.
4. Once the beef is lightly browned, add the stock and stir.
5. Peel the potatoes, chop them into 2cm irregular chunks and add to the camp oven.
6. Peel the pumpkin and also cut into 2cm pieces and add.
7. Sprinkle the paprika, dried rosemary and cracked pepper over the top and then stir through.
8. Add the tomato paste, black beans (liquid drained) and peas. Place the lid on but be sure to stir the pie filling every half hour so the ingredients don't stick to the base.
9. After a total of three hours on low heat on the stovetop, pre-heat your caravan oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 fahrenheit). Whisk egg in a small dish and brush it around the inside of the camp over just above where the pie filling ends. This is to ensure the pastry doesn't stick to the dish.
10. Lay 2 sheets of defrosted puff pastry over the mixture, folding at sides to create crunchy chunks. Don't stress about this being neat. You're camping, after all. Once the pastry is down, paint the pastry evenly with the remainder of the egg.
11. Place in the caravan oven for another hour or until the pastry is golden and crisp to touch. Once ready, the dish will be hot so allow to cool slightly before serving with tomato chutney.
(Note: This recipe is intended to be easy and cheap, with caravanners travelling in remote areas in mind. So if you don't have the exact ingredients, swap them out with what you do have, and if you wish to use fresh herbs etc, go right ahead.)


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Protector (SJ), Creator (SP), Intellectual (NT), Visionary (NF)
The idea of four temperaments has for many centuries been proposed by psychologists, philosophers and other thinkers as a way to group and describe people with reasonable accuracy. David Keirsey noted that the 16 personality types could be grouped into four temperaments. Your temperament can be thought of as the "big picture" of your personality while your type is more specific.
As mentioned in the personality theory article, your temperament can be identified by the strength of your preferences. If you prefer Sensing (S) and Perceiving (P), for example, your temperament would be SP (Creator).
The Four Temperaments
A summary of each of the four temperaments along with common career matches and famous people is provided below.
SJ – The "Protector"
Protectors (SJs) are dependable, altruistic and honest. They are driven by a strict work ethic and place a high premium on helping others and serving the community. Protectors are gifted leaders because of their natural ability to organize, plan and strategize. They thrive in situations where they know what is expected. They appreciate rules and structure.
SP – The "Creator"
Creators (SPs) are naturally artistic, brave and adaptable. They appreciate the beauty in nature, fashion and decoration. Their adventurous nature makes them excitable, energetic and spontaneous. Driven by their curiosity and playfulness, Creators are willing to try almost anything. They are likable and popular. They love to tell a good story.
NT – The "Intellectual"
Intellectuals (NTs) are intelligent, independent and determined. They are high-achievers, driven not only to acquire but also to master large amounts of information. They are self-sufficient, logical and value reason. They seek to know everything and will question anything. Their keen interest in investigation makes them great researchers and inventors.
NF – The "Visionary"
Visionaries (NFs) are empathetic, generous and original. They are caring individuals who are not only sensitive to the feelings of others but also very adept at identifying them. They are idealistic and are driven by values they deeply believe in and defend. Visionaries desire to understand themselves and to be understood for who they really are.
Take the Personality Test to learn your temperament and personality type. It includes 20 pages of results about you, for free.
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SMACC is an exciting and innovative conference which will enrich your critical care and prehospital knowledge whilst allowing you to meet doctors, nurses, paramedics and students from all around the world! We value the great enthusiasm and interest students add to our conference and there are plenty of ways that you can get involved! We have the student volunteer team (Smaccjunior), competitions for free student tickets, bursaries for travel/tickets sponsored by delegates as well as discounted pricing for students. In 2019 SMACC will be held in Sydney from 25-29 March.
To qualify as a student you must be studying in university/tertiary education full time or have graduated less than 6 months prior to March 2019.
Please ensure you join twitter and follow @smaccjunior for the best up to date information. We are also on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SmaccStudents and any questions can be sent to the team at email@example.com.
We are offering discounted student places for the 3 day conference – this does not include the Gala Dinner, but Gala Dinner tickets are available to purchase separately.
At the time of registration students must have a copy of their current certificate of enrollment. Note that if you are already registered as a student and either become a volunteer or win a ticket, your registration fees will be reimbursed.
We understand that being a student is hard, and that's why the #FOAMed community is supporting you! Delegates of this conference will be donating money to help students get to Sydney.
Travel bursaries are ONLY available to students REGISTERED for SMACC. They will be subdivided into categories depending on your distance to the conference. At the moment it is anticipated that the bursaries will be range from approx. $200-$1,000 per student but this may be subject to change. If there are issues with covering the initial registration fee but you would like to register for the conference to qualify for a bursary, please let us know in advance.
Applications are now open. Successful applicants will be informed by end of December.
Note: It is expected that payment transfer will be made in February 2018.
Any questions can be directed to email@example.com
If you want to expand your conference experience, you should join our student volunteer team! The team is made up of a committed and enthusiastic group of 25 medical/paramedic/nursing students who volunteer at the conference.
As a student volunteer you also have the benefit of gaining FREE student registration to attend SMACC 2019. Applications for volunteers will open in August and close in September. Successful applications will be notified by October.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN BETWEEN 1st AUGUST UNTIL 1st SEPTEMBER 2018.
As a student volunteer, you will be responsible for:
- Onsite registration of 2000 delegates
- Directing delegates to rooms, setting up & packing
- Helping during pre-conference workshops
- Helping run a few student staffed projects during the conference such as the SMACC "Genius Bar" for getting delegates onto Twitter and connected with the FOAMed world
- You'll be expected to commit to attending the entire conference + a half day prior to the conference for orientation. Usually you will be serving 3-5 hours a day of the conference but the rest of the time is free to attend talks. You also have the privilege of attending and helping with workshops.
There will also be an expectation of assistance of in the weeks leading up to the conference (approx 1-2 hours a week for the 4 weeks leading up to the conference and 2-4 hours a month for the first few months of the year)
Make sure you keep an eye on this page and the student Twitter/Facebook pages for information on ways to win a FREE student registration to attend SMACC.


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R for Reuse: Reuse – is taking idle goods and materials and using them in their original form, either for the same purpose or something different.
Recycling – is where an item or waste material undergoes some kind of re-processing to make it into something new.
SOS Clothes is a social business that offers multiple beneficial services, we collect used textiles across the UK to recycle through Reuse and to Fundraise for charitable causes in the process.
Please note that SOS Clothes/Tree of Hope only distributes charity bags, SOS Clothes/Tree of Hope doesn't distribute leaflets. Be aware that bogus collectors have been posting fake Tree of Hope leaflets through letter boxes; do not donate if you receive a Tree of Hope leaflet. If you are ever in doubt about the validity of a charitable Tree of Hope/SOS Clothes collection then please do not hesitate to contact us on 01708 685 073 to check if a collection is a genuine collection or not.
Who we are?
We recover and divert from landfill reusable clothing/paired shoes and fashion accessories and we provide a range of collection services which are operating across the UK.
SOS Clothes Ltd business area is collecting old yet wearable clothes which are then exported for the purpose of Reuse to developing countries, where they are sold to families who cannot afford buying new clothes.
Our ethos and mission is to help charities who empower people to make a better life, to promote good eco-friendly behaviour through raising awareness about the environmental issues currently plaguing our world and to supply needy people in the developing world with affordable clothes which is reused and not discarded in our critical landfill sites.
What we do?
Collect unwanted clothingWe collect unwanted clothing across the UK to protect our environment...
Help disadvantaged peopleWe offer an affordable source of clothing to disadvantaged...
We fundraise for charityWe fundraise for charity, promote and raise awareness about...
Our donations to Tree of Hope
The fundraising scheme is being run by the appointed agent SOS Clothes Ltd and the Tree Of Hope Charity receives at least £100 for every tonne of clothing collected


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Custom Engraving
Do you need something engraved?
Whether on your own provided material or a material purchased from Faber Awards Inc., we can engrave a variety of items.
Fill out the form below and one of our team members will assist you with your order.
Engravable Items + Materials
- 2-plex plastic in a variety of colors
- 3-plex plastic in limited colors
- Acrylic
- Aluminum / anodized aluminum
- Brass
- Ceramic
- Flexilase in a variety of colors
Thin + flexible; excellent for labels with adhesive, fine engraving + neat writing
- Leather
- Medium density fiberboard (MDF)
- Stainless steel (paint-filled)
- Wood
- Nameplates in a variety of colors and sizes
- Double sided tape
- Lanyards with hooks
- Magnets with adhesive
- Retractable badge reel
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The fighting ability of the U.S. Marines is never questioned. But sometimes soldiers and sailors are irked by the signs of conscious superiority inherent in every Marine. In Gismo (meaning "gadget"), a publication for all servicemen in the South Pacific, this pent-up irritation was let out in doggerel "believed to be by a sailor":
The Marines, the Marines, those blasted Gyrenes*
Those seagoing bellhops, those brass-button queens.
Oh! They pat their own backs, write stories in reams,
All in praise of themselvesthe U.S. Marines!
The Marines, the Marines, those publicity fiends,
They built all the forests, turned on all the streams,
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Patient Information and Forms
We would like to extend a most sincere welcome to our practice.
If you have any questions, please call our office at 765-529-TOOTH (8668) or email us at: Raintree Dental Information.
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GREENWOOD, MS (Ben Caxton) — An irate Taylor Swift fan apparently confused a Greenwood radio station with the Milwaukee Tools plant yesterday by emailing a bomb threat that took the station off-the-air while police again searched for explosives. The email, sent to Delta Radio CEO Larry Fuss, at 2:46 PM by user email@example.com was titled "You are all going to die" and said, "Enjoy the bomb." The furor started with the station's decision to hire David Mueller for the morning show at KIX-92.7. Mueller who goes by the on-air name of Jackson was fired from a Denver radio station in 2013 after Taylor Swift made accusations that he improperly touched her during a publicity event. Mueller denied the actions and was never charged or convicted of any criminal offense. In fact it was Mueller who initially sued Swift over her allegations. Swift counter sued in civil court and won a judgment of one dollar. But Mueller has been unable to find work in radio since. Fuss says he has received over 400 e-mails, hundreds of phone calls, and hundreds of Facebook posts, all protesting the hiring of Mueller all started by what he termed a "crazed Taylor Swift fan" who posted his contact information on Facebook and encouraged others to protest to the station and call advertisers. He says the vast majority of the messages were profanity-laden and downright juvenile and adds that while he doesn't know Swift personally he believes she would not approve of her fans denying Mueller his right to work or sending death threats on her behalf. WMYQ-FM Radio is owned by Delta Radio, the parent company of Delta Daily News. UPDATE: Corrected to clarify that Mueller sued Swift in civil court, and Swift counter sued.
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David Mueller has already been punished for his actions. I wish Taylor Swift's fans would stop that nonsense. How is this guy ever going to make a living. I'm sure it hurt his family! He will think twice before he does that again. There are many other pigs IN Hollywood who have done a lot worse than this. Leave the guy alone for God's sake.


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"A new wave of learning tools, including tablet computers such as Apple's iPad, bring future technologies into classrooms to aid both students and instructors.", reports Daily Sundial.
A study by the University of Illinois, Tablet PCs for Classroom Use: Technology and Application, by Tony Hursh, compared tablet computers with laptops and found advantages and disadvantages.
One of the key advantages of owning a tablet computer is it allows a lecturing professor to interact with a presentation by scribbling onto a slide. This edited version can then be saved by students onto a tablet rather than having to write it down on paper.
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- Model:F-350 Super Duty
Engine : 6.4 liter
Drivetrain : 38 x 15.5x20 Nitto Terra Grapplers
Transmission : stock
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Beastly.6.4 with aFe cold air, sinister diesal EGR delete, Bully Dog Tuner, 9" suspension lift with Bilstin coil over racing shocks. Recon front and rear blackouts,front and rear super bright LED's in the bumper Fuel front grill and Road Armor front and rear bumpers. Rhino liner bed and under coatings


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It's my very first link-up EVAH! I figured it would be appropriate to begin with the hallowed 7 Quick Takes, since Jen is one of the big reasons you're being
subjected to blessed by my random musings again. So, without further ado, let's roll!!
Gotta lead with Mary Most Holy since it's her day, y'all! Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Get ye to Mass on this wonderful Holy Day of
Obligation Opportunity! Out of town? Need to find Mass locally? Go to here now. No excuses. 'Salright? 'Salright. 🙂
Time for a cute baby pic! This little guy got some awesome chocolate bundt cake (mixed in a blender, no less) because it was his Feast Day yesterday. Sooo many reasons to celebrate! Oh, and check out the super sister photobomb. This makes my Mama heart happy. 🙂
On Monday, Divine Mercy Academy is off and running for its first official full year of homeschooling! We have one full-time enrollee, two students who will join us after school away from home, and the
Destructo Twins preschooler and toddler babies. It's about to get REAL up in here. Did I mention we are Divine Mercy Academy? THERE IS A REASON. Jesus, I Trust in You!
Today's Gospel is one of my all-time favorites. It contains the gorgeous Magnificat prayer of Our Lady, and describes the beautiful encounter between Mary and Elizabeth. I've got many posts percolating around the Visitation, but for now, here's my favorite painting by Mariotto Albertinelli. It still takes my breath away.
My dear friend sent me this little gem this week. I immediately thought: "Oh, so THIS is how productivity works. I just have to write things down. I'll be sure to share this with the dishes and the laundry."
Speaking of productivity, my house has not recovered since I was gone to the shenanigans at the end of July. I have some major cleaning, sorting, and tossing to do this weekend. For some reason, I hold on to things for far too long for REALLY IMPORTANT reasons, such as: "I could USE this in six years!" or "This was exPENsive!" or "Someone will NEED this … probably!" Luckily, one of my friends recently provided me with a mantra of sorts to help whenever my Justification And Keeping gene ("JAK") looms and threatens my decluttering quest. Repeat after me: "That's what a hoarder would say."
I'm really looking forward to this evening. Some friends and I went through the amazing 33 Days to Morning Glory consecration process a year ago today and will celebrate our anniversary with Mass, reconsecration prayer, and an intimate celebratory dinner. After the upheaval of the last couple of years, I know this to be true: "Totus Tuus Maria" just makes sense and brings me peace in the storm.
Have a great weekend, y'all!
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Director: Kabir Khan
Release Date: 15 August 2012
Genre: Action | Romance | Thriller
Stars: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Bella Boyd
Storyline: Ek Tha Tiger is a romantic thriller which tells the story of a Trinity College scientist suspected of selling missile technology secrets to Pakistan. The Indian government sends a secret agent, codenamed Tiger (Salman Khan), to find out about the professor's activities. Tiger falls in love with the professor's caretaker Zoya (Katrina Kaif) who is studying at a fictional dance academy located at TCD, and together they embark on a roller-coaster journey that takes them from Dublin to Istanbul then to Kazakhstan and Chile.


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Child Welfare
About Us
Jim Martin, Director, Office of Child and Family Services
Mark Dalton, Associate Director, Child Welfare Services
The Office of Child and Family Services has become fully integrated and now includes Child Welfare Services, Children's Behavioral Health Services and Early Childhood Services. This combined office looks to serve families and children through the following core values:
- The OCFS system of care should be child centered and family focused, with the needs of the child and family determining how services can best be provided.
- The OCFS system of care should be community based and supportive of family involvement.
Within the Office of Child and Family Services, Child Welfare Services has developed specific goals that will meet the safety, permanency and well-being of families and children.
- Improve the quality and timeliness of receiving and responding to reports of child abuse and neglect to keep children safe.
- Improve the Office's ability to identify and address the key family issues that put children at risk of harm and identify the services and supports that are needed to increase child safety so that families may safely care for their children in their own homes.
OCFS engages family members in planning by arranging family team meetings which involve all the people the family identifies as a support to them and which can develop a plan for safety.
- Provide appropriate quality services to families to protect children in their homes and prevent removal.
- Decrease the number of placements experienced by children/youth in DHHS custody.
Support foster, kinship, adoptive, permanency guardianship families as they provide a safe, caring placement.
- Increase the number of children who are safely and responsibly reunified with their families or placed with relatives.
Keeping children connected to their relatives and to their communities is a high priority.
We continue to work to identify ways to support families as they stay together in safety and security and work to make sure we advocate for families so they have the means to keep their children safe as they grow into healthy adults. For those children who cannot remain at home our staff is dedicated to finding the right home that will best meet their needs. We value and respect the dignity of all families. Please use this site to learn about how our system works, what laws and practices guide our work, how we partner with service providers to support families, and most importantly, how you can help.


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Saturday, 11 May 2019 8:30 PM Export event
I.C.ROCK is one of Australia's premier rock'n'roll bands.
Formed from 5 professional musicians who individually have played and performed all over the world and now have joined together to play a tightly knit brand of 50's - 80's rock.
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Seven month old Winter, a Husky and German Shepherd puppy mix, sat famished, alone and abandoned in the middle of the night tied to a shopping cart. To make her situation more dire, Winter is also completely blind and deaf; therefore entirely unable to gauge her surroundings. She was rescued by Northern California Family Dog Rescue (NCFDR) of San Francisco, who has a reputation of caring for medically challenged, large breed, blind dogs. They found Winter dehydrated, malnourished and suffering from both giardia and a urinary tract infection.
Tragically, while on a walk shortly after her rescue, Winter's vulva literally fell out from her pelvis onto the sidewalk. Bleeding excessively, she was rushed immediately to a veterinary-emergency room where an extremely rare and risky surgery was performed. Thankfully, the surgeon who took her case was considered one of the few veterinarians in San Francisco qualified to perform this high risk surgery.
When the Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF) heard of Winter's story, we were happy to provide her a Medical Emergency Grant to help pay for her post-surgery wound care and rehabilitation. NCFDR wrote ISF about Winter, "Despite her large size and blindness, Winter is well behaved, cute, and affectionate. She has made great progress in a foster home with a mom who is very experienced with huskies. She lives with two other adult huskies who have taught her to function nicely in a home and walk on a leash. Her disposition and behavior are considered superb. She has been treated very badly but is responding to kindness and much-needed medical care."
While Winter recovered in her foster home, NCFDR reviewed numerous applications to adopt Winter. NCFDR screened specific families experienced with the large breed husky nature and willing to undergo training to accommodate Winter's blindness, deafness and medical disabilities. She was adopted by a very loving, extremely husky-experienced family with two white huskies already in their home. Winter's new pack is comprised of her humans as well as seven year old husky Elly, with whom she likes to puppy-wrestle and eleven year old husky Pika, the mommy of the pack. Winter loves to kiss Pika's chin and mouth. Per the advice of NCFDR trainers, Winter is kept on a lead attached to one of the family's sighted, hearing huskies and in this way has learned to navigate the world despite her blindness and deafness. She is also being trained in using touch techniques.
NCFDR told ISF, "We are exceptionally grateful to the ISF for choosing to support a disabled puppy who had no other support at the time. The ISF's decision to help Winter was truly part of a life-saving intervention for this blind, deaf, very ill puppy who had been abandoned to die in a parking lot." They went on to say, "Family Dog Rescue has been affirmed in our mission of never giving up on adoptable dogs. We screen all of our dogs for their adoptability without regard to their past history (abuse, hoarding, fighting) or physical disability (blindness, deafness, physical injury). If we believe the dog is adoptable into a loving family (we screen and attempt to guarantee all of our dogs with young children), we will rehabilitate the dog. ISF's support for this true medical emergency has given our organization affirmation in this mission. Also, our Board has learned about Ian Somerhalder's beautiful, loving commitment to the cause of animal welfare and we have some hard core and newly minted Vampire Diaries fans in our leadership." ISF wishes Winter a long, happy, fulfilled life with a pack which will love and adore her.
Written by Veronica Hampton
ISF depends on your support to provide programs like our Medical Emergency Care Grant for Animals. Please consider donating today.


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Dr Ogden's paper - Agrimulch Films Press Release - 3rd of June 2010
Dr Gary Ogden, Technical Manager for Wells Plastics Limited, was invited to deliver a paper at the recent 'the future of Bio-based and degradable Plastics: Markets and Applications' conference kindly organised by the British Plastics federation.
The conference hosted in London on the 2nd of June 2010 was well attended by a wide range of stakeholders and it provided an excellent opportunity to discuss our ongoing work with Reverte in the agriculture field.
Dr Ogden's paper entitled 'Agrimulch Films – The Perfect Solution for Reverte Oxobiodegradable additives' highlighted recent successes and the supporting data which makes this such a compelling application.
The information was well received and reinforced the technical enhancements within the field of oxobiodegradables and the position Wells has taken as a technical leader in this marketplace
Reverte obtains Emirates Quality Mark August 10, 2010
"Reverte" Oxo-Biodegradable additive is first to obtain "Emirates Quality Mark"
Wells Plastics Ltd is pleased to announce that it has become the first company to obtain the prestigious "Emirates Quality Mark" certification for "Oxo-Biodegradable additives" from the Federal UAE Authority: ESMA (Emirates Authority for Standardisation & Metrology).
The certification has been issued for Wells Plastics' "Reverte" brand of Oxo-Biodegradable additive which is certified as complying to the newly introduced "UAE Standard: S 5009 "Standard & Specification for Oxo-biodegradation of Plastic bags and other disposable Plastic objects".
This certification has been jointly granted to "Wells Plastics" a United Kingdom based company, and it's UAE distributor "Excel International FZC" based in Ras al Khaimah, after a stringent audit of the Wells Plastics plant by a team of ESMA's experts, and is a recognition of the effectiveness and superiority of "Reverte Oxo-biodegradable technology" as a solution for producing eco-friendly plastics.
Plastic Bags/Film made with "Reverte" degrade via a two-step process when discarded into the waste stream. The carbon-carbon bonds in the long chain polymer firstly undergo oxidative cleavage, leading to embrittlement due to lowering of molecular weight. This is necessary for the second stage of the process, i.e. biodegradation. These smaller molecules then biodegrade in the presence of microbes, ultimately converting to water,CO2 and biomass.
One of the most notable features of "Reverte" technology is that it offers controlled degradation due to a unique catalyst which triggers the degradation process only when the bag/film has been discarded after use and is exposed to sufficient sunlight. Therefore, all properties of the bag/film remain intact even if it is stored in hot warehouse conditions for numerous months prior to use.
"Reverte" Oxo-biodegradable technology was first introduced into The UAE and GCC countries about 18 months ago and is now rapidly becoming the preferred choice of many customers when they understand the advantages of the controlled degradation that "Reverte" offers.
Since only a small quantity of Reverte needs to be added into the production process, the cost of a bag/film does not increase significantly as compared to a non-degradable bag/film.
All grades of "Reverte" are certified food contact safe as per FDA and EC requirements and can therefore be used for food packaging applications such as bread bags, burger bags etc. Other applications are shopping bags, grocery bags, garbage bags, shrink films, stretch films, agricultural films, news paper/magazine bags, gloves, aprons and other types of disposable packaging.
Wells Plastics is a specialist additive masterbatch company based in the heart of the United Kingdom and has over twenty years of development and manufacturing expertise in the plastics marketplace with a global supply position. Reverte is now sold in more than 50 countries around the world.
The certificate award ceremony was held in Dubai on August 10th 2010. Speaking on the occasion John James, Export Manager of Wells Plastics said "we are delighted to be the first company to be certified in the UAE for oxo-biodegradable additives, and we are pleased that through the use of Reverte more and more companies are now able to make a difference towards the problem of dealing with plastic waste in the UAE environment".


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I have both Platform Server v10.0.302.0 .NET and Java stack.
When I want to install Silk UI Mobile from Forge on Service Studio 10.0.405.0, it said my platform version not compatible.
I have several questions:
1. Is Version 1.1.2 can safely used in my platform server 10.0.302.0 ?Because there is bold text below it that said 1.1.2 compatible with v10.0.200 and above
2. On Version 1.1.1 below it, why under Requirements it still said my Platform version not compatible?I do have Platform 10.0.302.0 ???
Thanks in advance...
It should be compatible. I used my personal account to tests and both 1.1.2 and 1.1.1 are compatible.
Did you, by any chance, mande any changes to Silk UI Mobile?
No, I didn't make any changes to Silk UI Mobile.
I may have re-publish it in ServiceCenter because of some warning said about missing references, and suggest to republish it.
Can you take a screenshot where we can see the Silk UI Mobile and Platform Server versions?
See my example below:
Hi, here's as requested:
I have the same problem here, im running (Version 10.0.405.0) in .Net
Installed Silk UI Mobile from Forge on Service Studio 10.0.407.0 and my licence get invalid.
I delete today the Silk UI Mobile from DEV environment and everithing is ok now.
Even if we dont have licence for mobile applications its normal get this error on servicecenter? we can´t publish any aplication since there.


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Top 10 Tips for Paragliding in Karnataka
This article gives information about paragliding activities in Karnataka, costs of paragliding training courses in Karnatka, and tips about paragliding in Karnataka.
Soaring to new heights, paragliding has become one of the favourite aspects of adventure tourism in Karnataka.
Most people are new to this flying sport. Hence, it becomes essential to know some general information and tips about paragliding in Karnataka.
1. It is necessary to be physically and medically fit before taking to paragliding in Karnataka. The minimum age limit is 15 years. Some paragliding operators in Karnataka also insist on a minimum educational qualification (Xth Std.). Due to the weight of the paraglide canopy, there is likely to be a weight limit for the individual wishing to take a paragliding course.
2. It is best not to venture out alone on a paragliding trip – this is for your own safety in case of an accident. Go in a group or arrange a paragliding session with a paragliding operator in Karnataka.
3. Some of the paragliding operators will insist that you sign an indemnity bond (you will need to get it printed on a bond paper).
4. The paragliding operator in Karnataka will not provide any insurance policy. Hence it is important to have Personal Accident Insurance and a Mediclaim Policy which covers paragliding accidents. Make sure you have these before signing up for any paragliding training course.
5. Paragliding courses in Karnataka can range from 2 to 5 days. You will not get any refund of fees if you discontinue the course in the middle.
6. The cost of paragliding training in Karnataka varies from one operator to another. The minimum fees for a paragliding course in Karnataka is Rs.10,000/-. The cost of paragliding in Karnataka with an instructor is about Rs.750/-.
7. When you are paragliding in Karnataka, you must make sure that the venue is free of power lines. Even if you feel you are in control of your flight, a strong wind could quickly push you towards the power lines thereby putting you in grave danger.
8. If you are flying solo and not in tandem with an instructor, you need to be extra careful. Karnataka has many fields of crops, where you should not land, and plenty of hills which you should avoid getting too close to.
9. Always wear suitable clothing when paragliding in Karnataka. Most instructors will instruct you to wear jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt of a light colour, and sturdy sports shoes (preferably with high ankle support). Do not wear chains and bracelets as this could hamper movement.
10. Paragliding operators in Karnataka are unlikely to provide you with food and water so carry your own boxed lunch and bottled water.
And the question of where to go paragliding in Karnataka has an easy answer: Pargaliding in Nandi Hills is one of the best!


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facebook-data-dislikeSocial media behemoth Facebook landed itself in hot water this week when it was revealed that the company allowed a third-party firm to gain access to user data. This latest scandal comes amid a slew of serious data concerns and shows just how careful we need to be with our information in this digital age. In the world of mobile devices, social media, and the cloud, it can be disconcerting to think that your personal information might just be floating around out there.
The data firm, Cambridge Analytica (CA), accessed information from tens of millions of Facebook users without their permission and "improperly" stored this data for years, despite CA's claim that the sensitive data had been destroyed. Furthermore, CA, who is known for supplying marketing data for political campaigns, is believed to have harvested this information for political campaigns after 2013.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Facebook bears a huge amount of blame for allowing CA to get its data to begin with. However, reports calling CA's data harvesting a "leak," a "hack," or a serious violation of Facebook policy are all, unfortunately, incorrect. All of the information collected by the company was information that Facebook had freely allowed app developers to access.
Now, an investigation is being launched to find out exactly who knew about this large-scale improper data usage and when they knew about it. According to Facebook, this serious slipup should not be considered a data breach, because the data firm abused user data that was openly shared with third parties. However, I think we can all agree that sharing user data with third-party firms opened up the floodgates for illegal data breaches and abuse of personal information – as seen by Equifax in June of 2017. While Facebook's stock takes a nosedive and the company tries desperately to get out in front of this PR nightmare, the rest of us are left reflecting on how our sensitive data is being handled and what measures are being taken to protect it.
As a common rule of thumb, it should be noted that you should never keep sensitive information on any social media platform. This includes but not limited to phone numbers, addresses and even email addresses. While your email address, and sometimes phone numbers, are needed for the account setup in many social media platforms, this information should never be made viewable by friends or followers on any social media platform
With DWM, you don't have to spend any sleepless nights wondering about how your personal and financial information is being handled. Our firm and our preferred custodian, Charles Schwab, would never jeopardize our clients' information by handing out data to third parties. You can feel confident knowing that your information will never be released to any outside parties for any reason (except with your explicit permission).
You may want to consider deactivating your Facebook account, but you can rest assured that your financial information with DWM is safe and secure.


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Birmingham MP Jess Phillips has had a panic room fitted to her office, following the death of Jo Cox.
And she carries an alarm which allows staff to listen in on conversations, in case she is being threatened.
The MP revealed the lengths she goes to protect her safety an in interview with BBC Radio 4's World at One programme.
Ms Phillips, Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, also said again that she could sit as an independent MP rather than a Labour MP if Jeremy Corbyn is re-elected as party leader - confirming comments made previously.
And she said she did not "feel welcome" in the Labour Party because of the abuse she receives.
Ms Phillips accused party leader Jeremy Corbyn and his close ally John McDonnell, the Shadow Chancellor, of "inciting" abuse against Labour MPs.
Fitting a panic room
Ms Phillips talked about security precautions she had taken since the death of Jo Cox, who was shot in June in her constituency near Leeds - including fitting a secure room in her office.
She said: "There is a panic room being fitted in my office.
"I now walk around with an alarm system that means that people can listen in to the conversations I am having in case I am put into any danger.
"There has been a huge change in how cavalier I am willing to be with my personal safety now."
Sitting as an independent
The MP was asked directly by BBC journalist Martha Kearney whether she would sit as an independent if Mr Corbyn wins the current Labour leadership contest.
She said: "I think at the moment we've just got to focus on how we're going to get through this
"But the Labour Party is in a very difficult position at the moment with a lot of abuse being thrown around.
"it would be very very difficult for me to say that if Jeremy Corbyn wins and something doesn't dramatically change in the way that people are being treated online, in the streets, our security, I can't imagine why I would want to stay somewhere where I am so obviously not welcome."
In principle, sitting as an independent MP could mean resigning the Labour whip in the House of Commons without leaving the Labour Party.
'I don't feel welcome'
Mrs Phillips said: "I don't feel welcome from huge swathes of people from now the Labour Party. It would be wrong of me to say anything else.
"I every single day receive messages saying I am not good enough, that I should lose my job - and that's the tamest stuff.
She continued: "Somebody thought it was funny to mock up a picture of a woman with a spear through their heart and put my face on it.
"I've got two small kids. I'm a human being.
"I am a woman who takes her kids on the school run. Nobody sees beyond the title and realises how damaging that is to somebody."
Jeremy Corbyn incites abuse
The BBC interviewer suggested that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell, the Shadow Chancellor, had condemned abuse.
Ms Phillips said: "Words is all well and good. I'd like to see some action. I'd like to see them calling out some of the very worst ringleaders.
"I'd like to see them actually praising the work that Labour MPs do around all sorts of issues and 'saying don't you dare have a go at these people, they are doing a perfectly good job'.
"But I don't hear that."
Mrs Phillips added: "I'd like to see them not inciting it. I'd like to see them not standing on platforms and encouraging the sort of action where crowds of people turn up outside MPs offices and stop what is actually our job."
Labour should have a woman leader
Mrs Phillips said: "I will be forever disappointed that the Labour Party seems incapable of putting a woman in the top job.
"It's something we've got to to some very deep soul searching about."
Referring to Theresa May becoming the second female Conservative leader, she said: "The Conservative Party have the march on us."


text: GBPUSD remains in uptrend from 1.4565, the price action from 1.5814 could be treated as consolidation of the uptrend. Sideways movement in a range between 1.5170 and 1.5929 could be expected to continue over the next several weeks. Resistance is at 1.5929, a break of this level will indicate that the uptrend has resumed, then next target would be at 1.6500 area. Only break below 1.5170 support could signal completion of the uptrend.