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By Kaylin Bade. Pictured above is Barry Kormeier, New Haven.
Union, Mo. - The final night of the Franklin County Fair ended with local tractor pullers competing for the top spot in their association. The Gateway Tractor Pullers put on a great show for the crowd.
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- Custom 14.50 oz denim from Kaihara Mills, Japan
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We began development of the Kaihara Mills denim roughly two years ago with the aim to develop a classic custom denim that we could showcase in all of our fits. We started with ultra dark indigo yarns with light slub and tighter tension weave. The fill yarn is less pronounced compared to our current denim offering. We were looking for quicker and more pronounced fades.
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Castilla province is not only the heart of Spanish culture but also home to a rich tradition of wine and food. On this riding holiday in Spain you will explore the vineyards of Ribera Del Duero on superb pure bred Spanish horses. Stop to taste fine wines at some of the oldest and most iconic wineries in Spain. You will stay overnight in excellent hotels and dine in some of the finest restaurants, sample fresh local cuisine: wine and meat and good horses are the focus of this ride.
Please Note: The opinions expressed in these reviews are the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Unicorn Trails Ltd. These reviews are "directly from the horses mouth" and unedited. Unicorn Trails may make additional comments for clarification clearly identified in red.
Review received from MC of Warrington on 14/07/2018
Day 1
Arrival in Madrid, Spain and transfer to the first nights hotel. It may be possible depending on the time of arrival, to visit Sepúlveda in the afternoon. Beautifully situated with picturesque town walls, churches and traditionally built houses. Dinner and lodging in La Cerca Blanca or Posada del Duratón or similar.
Day 2
We start our route in Sebulcor, a small town that allows the most direct access to the Natural Park of "Las Hoces del Río Duratón". Riding between pine groves, forests of shore, sabinas and junipers, we traverse the Park and enjoy a precipitous view of the meandering S bends of the Duratón river at the feet of the hermitage San Frutos. We ride in the habitat of hundreds of leonados vultures and some Egyptian vultures, kites, eagles, sparrowhawks, and if we are really fortunate we will see the only pair of Real Eagles that nest in the park. Otters, genets and other species are prevalent. Upon arriving in the small town of Fuentidueña we stop for a wonderful lunch in a restaurant. After our siesta we head down the river Duratón to Sacramenia and the end of our first day. Dinner and lodging in La Cerca Blanca or Posada del Duratón or similar.
Day 3
Riding along the Duratón river we find the point where it joins the Duero River, we head towards Peñafiel with its majestic Castle (Tenth century and reconstructed in the fourteenth century and the National Historical Monument) and the Provincial Wine museum both of which we will have the opportunity to visit. We take a meal in Peñafiel. Dinner and lodging is in the hotel "Convento las Claras" or similar.
Day 4
Today we ride a circuit around Peñafiel taking in the Valley of Cuco, down by the Castle of Curiel to come back again to the foot of the mountain where the Castle is located. Visit to the Wine cellar of PROTOS. Dinner and lodging in the Hotel "Convento las Claras" or similar.
Day 5
We cross the Duero river and once on the right bank we visit the most emblematic wine cellars of the region: Pesquera, Dehesa de los Canónigos, Emina, Vegasicilia. We also visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Valbuena (San Bernardo) of the order of the Cister and permanent seat of the Foundation "Las Edades Del Hombre".
We finish the day, too tired to ride further but with energy to visit another wine cellar or two, to drink (a little) and to eat, in Olivares de Duero! Dinner and lodging in the Hotel Fuente de la Aceña or similar.
Day 6
We dedicate the day to riding, rising to the high lands from where shores of the Duero river can be seen stretching out before us, we have lunch and return to Olivares de Duero, there is wine-tasting and some more surprises. Our Meal is in a wine cellar in Villavaquerín. Dinner and lodging is in the Hotel Fuente de la Aceña or similar.
Day 7
From the right shore we arrive to Sardón de Duero and cross the river to the left bank and visit the wine cellar of the Abbey Santa Maria de Retuerta, the Arzuaga wine cellars and then returning to Olivares de Duero to rest and to prepare for the evening. Dinner and lodging is in the Hotel Fuente de la Aceña or similar.
Day 8
Transfer to Madrid and departure after breakfast, which concludes your horse riding holiday in Spain.
Please note: All itineraries are given for your guidance only and it may be altered on the ground and in accordance with the prevailing conditions by the organising team.
The owner breeds and competes Pure Spanish horses (PRE). The horses are Spanish, Arab X and some Andalusian X, nd there are 35 excellent riding horses to choose from. They range in height from 15hh-16.2hh with some ponies available. They are all in well rounded condition and beautifully polished on a daily basis with traditional flowing manes, mainly kept stabled, shod all round and very well mannered. They are ridden in traditional deep seated Spanish saddles with soft sheepskin covers and traditional big stirrups. The bridles are mainly curb bits and the horses are ridden loose reined and respond easily to weight shifts and subtle signals. This is a very easy and relaxing style of riding similar to Western, some instruction will be given if wanted. The horses are all experienced and sure footed trail horses with temperaments that vary from quiet and reliable through responsive to fiery and showy. With 35 horses to choose from you are sure to find your ideal partner for the week. The riding is mainly at a walk due to varying terrain, but there are plenty (4-6) of opportunities for long and fast canters every day. Jose Manuel, your guide, is not too keen on trotting although this is possible if requested! The riding starts late morning, after 2-3 hours a break is made for lunch followed by a siesta and a similar length afternoon session to arrive late afternoon at your destination. All saddling and grooming is done for you although you are welcome to assist with your own horse.
Riders need to be able to walk, trot and canter. These horses are trained in the Spanish style and are used to being ridden with a loose rein when at walk and a light contact at canter.These horses are trained in the Spanish style and are used to being ridden with a loose rein when at walk and a light contact at canter.There are some large and strong horses, so there is a higher than usual weight limit of 105kg. Due to the long riders this ride is not suitable for children under 12 and all children should be competent riders. There is no need to saddle or clean your own horse on this ride unless you wish to. Assistance is available for mounting and dismounting and minimal walking next to your horses is required.
The weight limit for this ride is 231 lb/105 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
The hotels used en route are all very comfortable or even luxurious with twin or double rooms and en suite shower, toilet, bidet and basin in the bathrooms. They are always located in spots of particular interest and have a local character all of their own. The meals are taken at vineyards, fine restaurants and hotels along the way. The local specialities are based on meat (often lamb or beef), sausages, cheeses and the famous red wineries of Ribero del Duero valley. Everything is fresh and locally produced. The standard of food on this ride is gourmet.
Unfortunately vegetarian or other unusual dietary requests cannot be accommodated on this trip.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct documentation in place for your trip. If Visa's are required the requirements can change from year to year depending on diplomatic relations. Please request information from the appropriate Consulate in your home country. Unicorn Trails will assist with any questions you have or supply any necessary supporting documents as required by the consulate on request.
General information:
Visa are not required for U.K. or other European nationals. In the UK the British Foreign Office gives travel advice on travel insurance, passport and visas, health and vaccinations, legal issues and emergency issues. They can be reached on 0207 008 0232/0233 or at www.fco.gov.uk
The British Consulate in Madrid is at the Calle de Fernando el Santo 16, 28010 Madrid. Tel: +34 91 7008200. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com www.ukinspain.com.
The Spanish Embassy in the U.K can be found at 39 Chesham Place, London SW1X 8SB. Tel: (020) 7235 5555.
The climate in this area is dependent on the altitude. In the valleys it can get very hot in July and August while the Sierras (mountains) are at their best then, spring and autumn are ideal for riding at while the valleys start to be pleasant in March already and are still fine in November.
No special health precautions are required for visits to Spain, for further details please see your local doctor. We do advise taking plenty of sunscreen!
For up to date information on specific health concerns please contact the Medical Advisors For Travellers Abroad. Their website can be found at www.masta.org
Voltage is the same as in the UK and most appliances such as battery chargers for videos, hair dryers etc. can be plugged in with appropriate adapters. These are available for purchase at most airports and travel shops.
230V 50HZ with a two pronged round pin plug
There is electricity in the hotel rooms and camera equipment can be recharged each night. Most towns and villages will sell some batteries and film.
It is recommended to take a riding helmet or broad rimmed hat which must stay on firmly and sunglasses with string. There is a good range of riding helmets on site if you wish to borrow one. 2 pairs of riding trousers, half chaps are recommended, riding gloves, jersey/fleece, warm jacket (depending on time of year), shorts, long trousers (evenings) long sleeve shirts, T-shirts, sarong or wrap, swimsuit, 8 pairs of socks, waterproofs (that work), sun block, camera, binoculars, a pair of short riding/ walking boots and trainers. On a practical level a bottle of water for refilling and the all essential loo paper (for outdoor emergencies only!) are handy.
This is an 8 day/7 night programme with 6 days riding available on set dates. Other dates can be arranged for groups of 6 or more in June or September. Due to the grape growing and harvesting schedule this ride cannot be run in October.
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`The New Spaniards' –John Hooper, 'Driving over Lemons'- Chris Stewart, 'The Story of Spain'- Mark Williams, 'South of Granada' – Gerald Brenan, 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' – Ernest Hemmingway, 'As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning'- Laurie Lee and 'Don Quijote de la Mancha' – Miguel de Cervantes. For the equestrian traveller who would like to see what is possible on horseback visit www.thelongridersguild.com also a fantastic place to acquire your equestrian travel books is www.horsetravelbooks.com
Non riders are welcome to accompany the ride in the luggage transfer vehicle. Each night is spent in interesting local villges and hotels and there is plenty to do and see. The main cultural items are visited with your guide en route and non riders will of course enjoy the food and wines as much s the riders.
Spain is a beautiful and diverse country, the second largest in Europe. The official language is Castilian Spanish but Catalan, Galician and Basque are also spoken. Territory includes two island archipelagos – the Balearics and the Canaries – and two enclaves on the North African coast, bordering Morocco – Ceuta and Melilla. The African influence can be found throughout Spain but especially in the south, for example the guitar was invented by the Spanish when they added a sixth string to the Arab lute. Music and art permeates Spanish culture, most obviously displayed in the fire and passion of the Flamenco and the stunning modern architecture found in the cities.
The famous siesta is still enjoyed by the majority of Spaniards, most shops close at lunchtime for two or three hours so everyone can escape the often scorching afternoon sun. Evening meals are served late into the evening with plenty of wine or sangria. Often meals can last two or three hours, especially if your host is serving Tapas, small and varied dishes of meats, bread, vegetables. Paella is also a delight and very popular across the country.
Spain is one hour ahead of GMT and they use the metric weights and measures system, so kilometres and kilograms instead of miles and pounds. There is approximately 1.6 kilometres in a mile and 2.2 pounds in a kilogram. The international dialling code for Spain is +34.


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Going North: Bologna to Piacenza
Bologna is more or less the dividing point between the two 'sub' regions of Emilia and Romagna and it seems fitting that we begin our wine journey here.
The hills surrounding this historic province can reach up to 520 m above sea level with terrain that is rich in clay, sandstone and limestone and subject to extreme temperatures both in the summer and winter. Reaching some of the wineries often means passing historic feudal castles driving through sleepy villages, along roads lined with acacia and elderflower trees in spring and cherry and apricot trees in the summer. Almost always, you will be surrounded by vineyards on the slopes of the hills. The prince of autochthonous wines here is the Pignoletto DOCG, produced in both sparkling (frizzante and spumante) and still versions.
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We will stop at a wine producer whose primary production is this delightful, slightly aromatic light, white wine, with hints of elderflower and pink grapefruit, increasingly promoted by the Michelin Star chefs of the region. We will also taste some wines born of international grape varieties (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon), which are interesting to compare to those produced both in other regions in Italy and abroad.
Next stop, Modena, birthplace of Luciano Pavarotti and home to Ferrari, Maserati and, of course, the world-renowned Lambrusco – today a far cry from the sweet, cheap fizz of the 1980s. We will take a short tour of the production of this award-winning producer whose Lambrusco was included as one of the best 100 wines in the world, and taste one or more of the Lambrusco types (Sorbara, Grasparossa or Salamino), each grown on a slightly differing terroir and each with its own individual hints of flower and fruit.
We will stop for lunch at a local trattoria and pair various Lambruschi with some local charcuterie, cheese and pasta.
After lunch, we continue our journey of discovery to the Parma Hills and the famous Langhirano area, with vineyards dominated over by the Castle of Torrechiara. As part of the DOC Colli di Parma zone, this is the heart of the Aromatic Malvasia di Candia grape, whose presence in Emilia Romagna dates back at least to the Renaissance (and can therefore be considered autochthonous), curiously named after the wine, rather than the wine being named after the grape!
There are at least 17 different varieties of Malvasia in Italy, however, the Aromatic Malvasia di Candia grape grown both in the Parma and Piacenza hills is considered the one with the strongest personality. It is the most widespread white grape in these two provinces. Here we will taste this beautifully aromatic wine in its various versions – from dry to passito, sparkling and still.
Last stop and possibly the highlight of your tour - the DOC Colli Piacentini (Piacenza hills) denomination, vineyards featuring Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Gutturnio (blended Barbera and Bonarda) and the authochtonous Ortrugo wines. We will visit a vineyard founded in 1988 immersed in the hills producing some excellent representations of these wines, vinified by the creative oenologists in various ways, from barriqued Gutturnio Riserva (red) to a 100% sparkling Otrugo (white), and finishing off with their 'pièce de la résistance', the Malvasia di Candia Aromatica Passito.
This is an experience dedicated to lovers of wine, who wish to explore new and exciting terroirs and taste some unique and very varied wines of excellent quality.


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- Communication and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Film, Television and Digital Media
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Chinese and Asian creative industries policy, Chinese media and new media, Chinese television, Regional creative clusters
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Dr Michael Keane's research interests include
- cultural policy in China
- creative industries and innovation in China
- audio-visual industry policy and development in China, South Korea, and Taiwan
- television formats in Asia.
He is the author of China's New Creative Clusters: Governanance Human Capital and Investment (2011) , and Created in China: the Great New Leap Forward (2007). He is editor of How Creativity is Changing China by Li Wuwei (2011) Michael has published more than 100 articles on Chinese media and culture over the past decade: for more information see QUT eprints
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- Keane M, (2013) Creative industries in China: Art, design and media
- Keane M, (2011) China's new creative clusters: Governance, human capital and investment
- Keane M, Sun W, (2013) Chinese media [Critical Concepts in Media and Cultural Studies series], Routledge
- Hartley J, Potts J, Cunningham S, Flew T, Keane M, Banks J, (2013) Key concepts in creative industries
- Keane M, (2011) How creativity is changing China [by Li Wuwei; Translated by M. Keane, H. Li and M. Guo], Bloomsbury Academic
- Keane M, Zhao E, (2012) Renegades on the frontier of innovation: The Shanzhai grassroots communities of Shenzhen in China's creative economy, Eurasian Geography and Economics p216-230
- Moran A, Keane M, (2010) Cultural adaptation, Routledge
- Keane M, (2007) Created in China: The Great New Leap Forward
- Keane M, Fung A, Moran A, (2007) New Television, Globalisation, and The East Asian Cultural Imagination
- Keane M, (2001) Broadcasting Policy, Creative Compliance, and the Myth of Civil Society in China, Media, Culture and Society p783-798
For more publications by this staff member, visit QUT ePrints, the University's research repository.
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- China; media industries; screen co-productions
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- Governance, Human Capital and Regional Investment in China's New Creative Clusters
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- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
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- 2008
- Keywords
- Creative Industries; Clusters; Knowledge Economy; China; Cultural Geography; Political Economy;
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- Internationalising creative industries: China the WTO and the knowledge-based economy
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- creative industries; knowledge economy; media and communication; Chinese creative industries
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- Fashion in Shanghai: The Designers of a New Economy of Style (2014)
- Seriously playful: the Uses of Networked Spoof Videos in China (2012)
- A Study of Beijing's Competitive Advantage as an Emergent Media Capital (2012)
- Development Issues for the Creative Economy in Malaysia (2012)
- Re-Made in Asia: Transformation Across Asian Markets and Popular Culture (2012)
- Scenes, Quarters and Clusters: New Experiments in the Formation and Governance of Creative Places in China (2012)
- Competition and Innovation: Independent Production in the Chinese TV Industry (2011)
- Mobilizing the brand experience: The adoption and use of mobile media in building consumer relationships in China (2011)
- Playpolis: Transyouth and Urban Networking in Seoul (2010)
- A Study of Entrepreneurship: Taiwanese Digital Content Companies in China (2009)


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How did the many corner shops and businesses in New Farm (pre-supermarkets) survive?
It was a very different time when people walked to the shop, the butcher, the chemist, the doctor, the church …….
To keep this project manageable, we will concentrate on corner stores and butcher shops, but if you have other relevant stories to share, we can keep your memories in our archives until this part of the project is completed and we move onto another subject.
We are enlisting your support for this project.
What recollections and photos do you have of shops and businesses in New Farm?
Information we would like for our research project includes:
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We will confine our area of interest to the 4005 postcode area bounded by Harcourt St, Chester St, Kingsholme St and the River, and the intention is to gather this information and put it together in a presentation.
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2002 Nissan Xterra
By Michael
"TXJEEPER" Cohn
For 2002,
the Xterra receives a totally new front end, interior and
"power bulge" on the hood to accommodate a supercharger.
Prior to the 2002 model, the Xterra was offered in a 2.4 liter
4-cylinder or a 3.3 liter 6-cylinder. From its introduction,
even the 6-cylinder was considered by many anemic and underpowered.
New for this year, Nissan introduced the supercharged 3.3
liter SOHC V6. We were very eager to get our hands on one
of these models and early this year, Nissan got us one for
Our "Just
Blue" Xterra was the SE-SC 4x4 model with a sticker price
of $28,467.00. For those not familiar with Nissans, the base
trim level is the XE, whereas the SE is the higher level.
In our case, the SE added such things as 17-inch alloy wheels
with P265/65R17 tires, body-side molding, fog lights, a front
tow hook, tubular step rails, unique cloth seat fabric with
door fabric inserts, and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The supercharger
adds a whopping 40 horsepower over the normally-aspirated
V6 at 4,800 RPM and 46 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 RPM. Upon
receiving the keys, the first thing we did, of course, was
hit the road with our foot to the floor.
the whine of the Eaton supercharger was exciting, and perhaps,
more exciting than the actual performance itself. The power
is immediately available, unlike a turbo-charged motor, but
in all honesty, after driving the Xterra for a week, we felt
the supercharger really brought the power to weight ratio
right around where it should be in the first place. The Xterra
was no speed demon by any shot, nor was it underpowered. It
seemed just about right. Having not driven the regular V6
or the 2.4L, we wondered how they would do in the hills -
especially with the air conditioning on full and 4 people
One of
the most obvious comparisons to the Xterra is the Jeep Liberty,
both in size and market. The Liberty's V6 puts out 210hp at
5,200 RPM and 235 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM. The power
of the Xterra had a very similar feel to the Liberty, even
though the Jeep has a lower torque-band and no supercharger.
It makes us wonder why Nissan doesn't use the 240hp 3.5-liter
DOHC V6 found in the Pathfinder or the new Altima. If we were
to buy an Xterra, we would certainly want the supercharged
model, despite the fact that it requires premium fuel and
has the potential for more maintenance down the road.
But one
very important thing to remember about the Xterra, is that
Nissan isn't looking to sell it as a hopped-up SUV. The Pathfinder
and its Infiniti QX4 counterpart address that market.
we tested Xterra in focus groups, we were told that it was
definitely not a 'grocery getter,' like some of the smaller
SUVs currently on the marketplace," said Bill Kirrane,
vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan
North America, Inc. "In fact, it's got a cult off-road
following that was previously only seen among Jeep owners.
We're feeding that cult with a new Enthusiast Package - a
2002 Xterra that provides the perfect foundation for a hard
core off-road enthusiast to make the vehicle of their dreams."
Our Xterra
did not come with the Enthusiast Package, which includes manual
locking hubs and a limited slip rear end. However, ours was
still a 4x4 model, and as such, we intended to go flog it
and see if it really was worthy of the "hard core
off-road enthusiast," as Kirrane put it.
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The 2002
Nissan Xterra SE-SC 4x4
The Xterra
is a very capable off-roader. Is it a truck? What defines
a truck these days?
The Xterra
is more than just a looker.
The on-road
performance of the Xterra was very good for a SUV.
has lots of ground clearance for a stock vehicle - even
with the side steps.
got an all new front end for 2002.
The supercharged
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HP Flexes Its Packaging Muscles: Part 2
 Dec 2, 2014
Hewlett-Packard's Graphics Arts Division demonstrated its ongoing commitment to digital printing for packaging with two major events in Eastern Europe. The first event, the worldwide premiere of a printing and finishing solution developed and integrated by Kama and HP Indigo in Israel, was covered in InfoTrends' blog on November 24. This blog covers the demonstration of the HP T400 at the Obaly Morava open house. The T400 is a high-speed inkjet press for the full color printing of liner stock that is later laminated to corrugated board and then converted into packaging and displays.
Obaly Morava (Otrokovice, Czech Republic) is a privately-held manufacturer of corrugated cardboard and packaging. The company manufactures corrugated packaging using three- and five-layer cardboard to create various configurations, including tuck-in flap boxes and specialized packaging. Obaly Morava's equipment list includes the finishing elements needed to manufacture packaging (e.g., die-cutting, folding, gluing, sewing), equipment for various print processes (e.g., rotary screen and flexo printing for up to 5 colors), and now CMYK (with HP's T400 inkjet press). Read more »


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There are many great benefits of Swedish Massage :
- very relaxing
- reduces stress
- reduces pain and muscle tension
- improves circulation, oxygen and nutrients get pumped into tissue and organs
- enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow
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Today quickly turned into a day of great horror and heartache in America. Today 26 innocent people lost their lives in an unexplainable tragedy. Twenty little children were lost and our nation sat with tears in their eyes watching the news in shock as we learned of the mass shooting at a school in Connecticut.
As we heard the news on TV, our Engineer quietly held my hand while tears ran down my face. Our Scientist (away at college) called on FaceTime so I could see his face. I just needed to see him. We looked at each other through our phones and we told each other we loved each other. Several times throughout the afternoon our Engineer would get up and just give me a hug. Today I truly cherished my children.
I have prayed all afternoon for those who are hurting tonight. So much loss. So much heartache. It affects us all so deeply.
My Christmas Devotion today on December 14 was titled "God's Comfort".
The scripture was from 2 Corinthians:
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." ~2 Corinthians 1:3-4
My prayer is that God, the Father of compassion and comfort, will hold those families in His arms tonight and get them through these horribly difficult days ahead.
Today I think we all cherished our children a little more.
And with just 11 days until Christmas, I pray for the people of Connecticut.


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Chapter Seven verses 1-6 How beautiful your sandaled feet, O prince's daughter! Your graceful legs are like jewels, the work of a craftsman's hands. Your navel is a rounded goblet that never lacks blended wine, your waist is a mound of wheat encircled by lilies. Your breasts are like two fawns, twins of a gazelle. Your neck is like an … [Read more...] about From toe to head
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Our Next Club meeting will be Thursday, March 27, at 7PM in the Dogwood Room. The Dogwood Room is located inside the UC on WCU's Campus.
Balloon Data to be Presented at NCUR
One of our own, Michele Coker – KK4NRB, has been invited back to the National Conference for Undergrad Research (NCUR) to present findings from the Catamount Balloon Flights. "(it is) a HUGE honor to be chosen on a national level" Coker said, Michele attended NCUR last year for the first time where her work was published through the group's Proceedings. Catamount 7 (the most recent flight), launched Feb. 1, spent nearly a week in the Atlantic Ocean before being recovered and sent back to the mountains of North Carolina. Coker thanks everyone involved in the flights for their support from assembly, to testing, through the recoveries of each flight.
Though all equipment from the Catamount 7 is a total loss, it seems that all data was recoverable, and we look forward to see what we might learn from what we can recover.
Club Meeting – February 27, 2014
Our Next Club meeting will be in the Dogwood Room, at 7PM on Thursday February 27, 2014. This is located inside the University Center, at WCU.
Talk in on the K4WCU repeater, or by calling 828.5151.HAM We look forward to seeing you there!
Catamount 7 Recovery Status
Catamount 7, originally projected to land within the central area state of North Carolina, has come to rest just northeast of Quinby Inlet, VA – in the Atlantic Ocean. The US Coast Guard has been alerted to the payload and is aware of it's position, and we hope that one of their vessels (or perhaps another HAM or Good Samaritan) will be able to recover and facilitate return of the payload. If recovered, please send email to email at WCURadio.com or call us at 828.515.1426. The APRS Beacon continued to function for hours after landing, however it is believed that the batteries inside the payload are now likely depleted. Any further information pertaining to the Cat 7 or it's recovery status will be amended to this post.
UPDATE: 2.8.14 11:28AM – Payload Discovered on Nags Head Beach, Nags Head Police are in the process of recovering the payload at this time, Much thanks to Penny H, and Doreen D, of Poquoson VA for finding and reporting the Balloon. We Expect to have it back sometime soon with the help of these two great locals!
UPDATE: 2.13.14 2:03PM – Payload Housing found for Radio Tracking Payload. The gear from this box appears to have floated (or sank) away, and the elements installed on the box were not enough to hold the remaining electronic inside. This box was found by Hugh R, of Southern Shores NC.
Catamount 7 Flight Scheduled
The Catamount 7 Flight is be scheduled for launch on Feb 1, 2014. We look forward to all the support, and tracking we will get from all who are interested! We will be flying the callsign K4WCU-11, and at this time will be launching from the Jackson County Airport.
If you'd like to follow events up to the launch, feel free to join our Yahoo-Group, "Cullowhee" at yahoogroups.com
Club Meeting – November 14, 2013
Our Next Club meeting will be on Thursday the 14th at 7PM in the dogwood Room, UC, at WCU.
Following the meeting we will all proceed to Cullowings for a great beverage and some food. Join us!
Catamount 6 Landed
The Catamount 6 Balloon Launched this morning from WCU has landed somewhere to the west of Stone Fairy State Park in Virginia. Reaching Speeds of nearly 150MPH, this balloon is now being recovered by the various volunteer tracking teams with the assistance of many IRLP and EchoLinked Repeaters.
The Balloon last reported traveling approximately 19MPH, just above 2000 Feet. Communications may be monitored by connecting to IRLP Reflector 9449, or Echolink Station K9IU-L (500717). Much Thanks to the Indiana University Radio Club for use of their reflector.
Posted 11.2.13 1557
The SPOT GPS Tracking system which was thought to be malfunctioning has come back to life and reported it's location very close to the last APRS Packet. One Tracking team is reported to be within 5 miles of the last known location, and the teams feel optimistic that the payload will be easy to locate.
Posted 11.2.13 1648
The Payload has been successfully recovered! It is reported that the payload landed on private property, and not in a tree this time! The payload is now on it's way back to Cullowhee and the NC mountains. Much thanks to the volunteers, repeater and node owners who helped make this a success!
Posted 11.2.13 1722
Club Meeting – October 24, 2013
Our Next club meeting will be on October 24, 2013, in the Dogwood Room, UC @ WCU. Talk in will be on the K4WCU Repeater, as well as by calling (828) 5151-HAM.
We Look forward to seeing you there!
JCARS Club Meeting – October 21, 2013
The Jackson County Amateur Radio Service will meet for the first time nearly two years this coming monday at the Jackson County Community Service Center, in Room 234 at 7PM. Come Join us for the exciting revitalization of the county's club! Talk in will be on the KF4DTL Repeater (147.345+ 151.4) or call the club's number (828) 515-1426 for assistance.
Club Meeting – September 26, 2013
Our Next Club Meeting will be Thursday September 26, 2013 in the Dogwood Room at 7PM, in the University Center, at WCU. A Test Session will be offered following the club meeting!
Talk in is on the 444.975 Repeater, or by phone- 828.5151.HAM


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Mardan and Mardan South
Mardan is a rural locality in the Strzelecki Ranges, west Gippsland, 7 km south of Mirboo North. Mardan South is 5 km to its south-west. According to Bunce's Language of the Aborigines of the Colony of Victoria (1859) it means to bewail, bemoan or sadness.
Farm selections were taken up in the Mardan district in the 1880s: whilst the landscape is hilly, it is less precipitous than the ranges adjoining it. Schools were opened: Mardan (1884-1993), Mardan West (1890-92) and Mardan South (1892).
Several of the settlers were of Scots heritage and a Presbyterian church opened in 1890. The district's enduring community facility, the hall, opened at Mardan South in 1912 and celebrated its centenary in 2012.
In the early 1900s rabbits were observed in the district. By the outbreak of World War I, they were in plague proportions. A Mardan rabbit league tried to poison and otherwise cull the animals, but the absence of men who enlisted to fight frustrated the league. Some farms reverted to bush.
The farms that survived ran dairy herds and other grazing. Somewhat surprisingly a brick Anglican church was built in 1934.
Mardan South has a hall and tennis courts (1951), both known as Mardan.
Mardan district's census populations have been:
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Lynda Cadarette began her dance studies at Debbie Sichol's Dance Center in Southbridge, MA where solid technique and the love of performing were the focus of each class. She went on to study with David Howard, Gus Giordano, Luigi, Charles Kelley, Maurice Hines and Frank Hatchett, and was awarded scholarships to Joe Tremaine's and Steps on Broadway where she studied with Joe Lanteri and Zena Rommett.
Lynda has performed professionally in productions of Evita, Oklahoma!, West Side Story, A Chorus Line and many more. She was a member of a modern company called "Joan Karff's New Dance Group" in Houston. She has appeared on PBS, Lifetime, and on NBC as an adagio dancer in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Lynda's performance and choreography strengths lie in musical theatre, although she is an incredibly well rounded dancer/teacher/choreographer with a very strong ballet, jazz, tap and acrobat background. Lynda has taught classes and master classes at Steps in NYC, for several chapters of Dance Masters of America, and at many studios across the country.
She has been on the faculty of the Charlotte Klein Dance Centers for 19 years. She not only choreographs for dancers, but also for competitive gymnasts. Lynda is a member and former President of Dance Master of New England.
As an adjudicator, Ms. Cadarette has been on judging panels for Dance Masters of America, OnStage America, Headliners, Sophisticated Productions, and Dance Ovations, and has been with StarQuest for 9 years. Lynda Cadarette is also a licensed massage therapist who works with dancers and gymnasts to overcome limitations by manual manipulation and assisted stretching techniques.


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As British menswear takes its place on the calendar, Oliver Spencer presents his collection at the Old Sorting Office as part of the inaugural London Collections: Men spring/summer 2013.
Inspired by the painter Ben Nicholson & Russian Modernism the pieces are enhanced through the use of colour and fabrication, which pops out against the stark grey backdrop of the show set.
Jersey pieces styled with Oliver's signature outerwear address summer style with intelligent rigor. A new single pleat trouser shape compliments the lightweight suiting elements of the line up.
Oliver's favourite unlined Portland jacket makes an accomplished appearance on the catwalk along with a Runswick stone gilet. The Fisher Jacket positively shines in the spotlight, with a bold azure blue lining and a coated fabric finish.
Making a debut appearance to the Oliver Spencer range for SS13 is the board short. A welcome addition to his expanding collection.
Graphic Aztec design print walks this season in the form of a short and co-ordinated shirt.
A pop of colour on the catwalk is seen in flashes of burnt orange, electric blue and desert sand.
Footwear, such as the new lace-less grain derby shoes, subtly showcases Oliver's attention to detail and design craftsmanship.
Much of the Spencer collection is made in the UK. The English-made suiting from the Oliver Spencer Tailored range comes unlined with taped seams, cut in linen & silk mix blends.
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Wellington Transportation Services, a collaborative network of community based transportation providers, is currently seeking VOLUNTEER DRIVERS in all areas throughout Rural Wellington (Centre, North and East) to assist community members who do not have access to transportation. The target population for this program is seniors, low income families and individuals, adults or children with a disability. However it is open to the broader community as well for those whose access to transportation supports are limited. Requests for transportation are filled on an as needed basis. No specific scheduled commitment is required on the part of the volunteer. Driver preference for destination distance is accommodated. Mileage is reimbursed.
This is a joint recruitment drive for volunteers for member service providers of Wellington Transportation Services. These providers include: The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington, VON, Fergus-Elora Senior Trans, East Wellington Community Services.
Please Note: Volunteers are able to choose which of these organizations they will be affiliated with.


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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Dozens of Minnesota school districts are in the midst of MCA standardized testing, one of the most stressful weeks of the year for students.
And this year it's much more stressful than usual, because there are some major glitches in the computer software students use — so much so that the state is even looking into throwing some of the results out.
The Minnesota Department of Education has heard from about 50 districts saying students are getting kicked out of some of the tests as they take them online.
"Students are having really slow load times on online versions of the tests, or they are getting kicked out of the system in the districts where they are administering tests online," Charlene Briner of the Minnesota Department of Education.
At first Briner's office found a glitch with the outside server. But there are still problems that could cause a bigger one.
"You have kids who are having significant or repeated problems, of course that can call into question the validity of the results," Briner said.
She said they are trying to figure out if the test results should be adjusted because tests are supposed to be about accuracy.
"If it's stressful and it's not working right, it's not really reflecting what they know," parent Marta Shore said.
There is a built-in window in the testing, so if they have to hold off on tests, or shift them because of snow delays, students still have until May 10.
The state is also looking at several other options, including shifting to paper tests for the rest of the year.
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Looks to be good news for Verizon wireless customers.. So I guess that's good news to start the new year off with. Then again I don't think they had much of a choice with tons of customers and the FCC getting rather annoyed at the fee.
Verizon Wireless Will Not Institute Single Payment Fee
Verizon Wireless has decided it will not institute the fee for online or telephone single payments that was announced earlier this week.
The company made the decision in response to customer feedback about the plan, which was designed to improve the efficiency of those transactions. The company continues to encourage customers to take advantage of the numerous simple and convenient payment methods it provides.
"At Verizon, we take great care to listen to our customers. Based on their input, we believe the best path forward is to encourage customers to take advantage of the best and most efficient options, eliminating the need to institute the fee at this time," said Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless.


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News Archive
You can find older news here.
15th November 2017. An invited talk at the Institute of Criminology, University of Ljubljana, titled: Men and Machines, the human aspects of cyber security.
14th November 2017. Giving an invited talk for the ISACA Slovenian Chapter on psychology of Cybersecurity (ISACA = Information Systems Audit and Control Association) .
28th October 2017. Co-hosting a panel on Cyber Security at the Cambridge Baltic Conference 2017: Security, Cyberwarfare & Populism.
15th June 2017. Giving an invited lecture at the Computer Science Department at the University of Ljubljana. The full video of the talk [in Slovene language] can be accessed here [880Mb].
25th May 2017. Talking about covert channels at the Security and Human Behavior 2017 Workshop in Cambridge.
19th May 2017. A series of podcasts on scams with me as a guest is published by Jackie Brambles (Broadstance media). Links to local copies are in the media clippings / interviews.
17th May 2017. Giving a talk about Psychology of IT Security at the NT Conference in Bernardin, Slovenia.
30th November 2016. Giving a lecture at the University of Ljubljana on psychology of persuasion.
4th November 2016. Giving a talk about the Psychology of Insurance fraud at the Insurance Fraud Summit 2016 in Chichester.
5th October 2016. Giving a talk about Psychology of Insurance Fraud at the Institute of Criminology (Ljubljana).
14th September. Giving a talk about Psychology of Internet Fraud at the Cambridge Institute of Criminology Masters course.
26th July 2016. Giving a talk about Psychology of Auction Fraud at the 31st International Congress of Psychology in Yokohama, Japan. The presentation is available upon request.16th May 2016. Gave a talk about attitudes towards security advice at the NT Conference 2016 (sponsored by Microsoft). The presentation [pptx] is here.
Last update on: 26th May, 2017


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Special edition Hustle Harts for October.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kevin Hart teamed up with Nike for a special pink rendition of his signature sneaker- the Nike Hustle Hart.
The special edition Hustle Harts, built on a vibrant pink colorway, are just like the original pairs, featuring motivational quotes throughout the upper. Nike and Hart haven't announced any plans to release the Breast Cancer Awareness kicks but if they do we should be finding out within the week.
Additionally, Hart has already explained that he and Nike are currently working on the Hustle Hart 2, so stay tuned for more information regarding the comedians next signature sneaker.


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Archive: Eu
David Davis refused to meet Brits in Europe 'countless times'
He is supposed to be fighting for their interests but he won't even speak to them
Week in Review: Why are we leaving the customs union again?
Leaving the customs union involves an awful lot of pain and absolutely no gain
Carbon trading: The Brexit cliff edge starts on New Year's Day
Brexit confusion will kick in a lot sooner than many people realise
Everything you need to know about Lexit in five minutes
Without the support of the left, Brexit can't succeed. But what are their arguments against the EU and do they really stand up to scrutiny?
A one-off wealth tax would pay for the Brexit bill
The top one percent should cover the cost of leaving the EU
No-deal: Courting Ukip locks Tories into high-risk Brexit strategy
The Conservatives have little wriggle room when it comes to immigration
Week in Review: May traps Britain and calls it freedom
The prime minister is actively sabotaging the national interest
A McCarthyite witchhunt against Remainer academics
What was Heaton-Harris really trying to achieve with those letters?
This is what happened last time the govt gave itself huge executive powers
To understand the impact of these powers just look at how they were used in Northern Ireland
Brexit: There is no such thing as transition
A transition period doesn't exist - this is about creating a viable negotiation timetable
We need to take back control: Leavers and Remainers can agree on this
Natalie Bennett on how Leavers and Remainers can build bridges
Govt must publish Brexit impact papers – or be damned
Information is the lifeblood of our democracy - these documents must be published
Week in Review: The hunt for Brexit traitors continues
Accusations of treason and betrayal have started up once again
No-deal is political disaster porn for Brexit extremists
The reality of no-deal is worse than most members of the public could ever imagine
Decoding Labour's Brexit position part 12,675
Starmer's speech contained a lot of waffle but there were some crucial points
Florence speech: May kicks the Brexit can two years down the road
The Brexit battle has been prolonged
May's Florence speech can't hide her Brexit indecision
The government's incompetence has been on full display in recent weeks
Brexit lies and how to fight them
A six-point guide to spotting and addressing Brexit lies
Free movement: How open borders helped the British economy soar
When it comes to the economy, EU migration has been a resounding success story
The EEA option: Saving Britain from hard Brexit (Part3)
The third and final part to your quick and dirty guide to a soft Brexit
The EEA option: Saving Britain from hard Brexit (Part 2)
The second part of your guide to a soft Brexit
The EEA option: Saving Britain from hard Brexit
Your guide to what a soft Brexit would mean on a practical level
This is the just the start of the Brexit attack on democracy
The government is using the language of democracy to dismantle democracy
Grounded: Dire outlook for Brexit transport negotiations
Recent transport meeting warns of the "dire situation" we are in
Pro-EU groups are fighting back against a hard Brexit
The fightback against a hard Brexit is gathering pace


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Share a Story - Change the World
Please find the notes below of a recent Conference on the future of storytelling in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England below...
Rosy Dawn or False Glow: The Future of Storytelling in Ireland, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Now is the moment to step forward, with the world spinning as it is, the idea of cultural currency has become a potent one. Storytelling is connected to identity, development, belonging and healing.
Storytelling in Scotland.
o In Scotland the idea of storytelling as a tool to promote literacy is quite widely accepted, through nurture groups and other programmes.
o The NHS is promoting storytelling through the gathering and publishing of tales and personal stories.
o Storytelling still maintains a lower profile than something like Scottish Opera, how can we raise it up to that level?
GROWING STORYTELLERS by Liz Weir
o How to organise the business of storytelling
o Physical training; breath and vocal training
o Repertoire and development
o Know your limits, don't say yes to everything!
o Child Protection Training
o Learn the fundamentals and then ask "What am I best at?"
o "Story Repair Workshops", Story groups of storytellers to work on stories
o How do we measure or assess the quality of storytelling
Funders Response:
During recession we must focus on strategic development, areas like:
Cultural tourism
Individual artistic support
Support Training
GROWING AUDIENCES by Adrian Johnson
Venues / Marketing / Audience development
Nobody knows what we do, so it is time to VISIBLY VALUE THE VOCAL ARTS!
1. Storytelling Laureate position was created to beat the drum and raise the profile of storytelling on an international level.
2. Storytelling competitions (story slams etc) can be used to create connections and grow new audiences.
3. Catchphrases are helpful in spreading the word
"If you can't tell it you can't spell it!" said by one UK politician.
4. While we are in a recession we must stay aware that the lottery money is going to increase and therefore pools of money are still available.
How do we start raising the profile?
o Bring the art of storytelling into the public profile through television reality shows or competitions.
o Be aware of where the social focus is. E.g. Hip nós is a blend of sean nós singing and hip hop (Dublin).
Marketing Approaches to building audiences
1. Word of Mouth
2. Targeted email
3. Categorise your event
4. Be persistent and consistent
5. Approach e communications analytically
6. Target your audience for your event
7. Perople have to know what they're coming to. What will it feel
like to be there; storytelling events often don't' tell/inform people of what
they're coming to.
8. Themed events might build more audience more quickly.
9. Do your own audience analysis, keep up to date records of your demographic
10. Plan your PR strategy as an individual or as an organisation
11. Build partnerships with Arts Council / Funders to avail of the support
12. How to pitch it: it's a lifestyle thing, it's a social thing
13. University email lists
14. Promoting your event at another event (t shirts, flyers etc)
15. Branding
16. Cultural Economics ; remember that culture is a form of currency. #
17. Clear Message + Target = Success
18. Offering beginners classes in storytelling always sells out, meets a niche market of beginners
19. Offer your funders more, give them branding on the event, give them your time etc
Anecdotal evidence versus proof
There needs to be an academic gathering of evidence that supports the idea of how storytelling works, how it promotes literacy, why
it develops the human psyche, how it fills the gaps that currently exist in the
educational system.
How do we take what's already being done (nurture groups etc) and develop that into an international focus on storytelling?
1. National storytelling month / year
Get governments and educational organisations behind this, charities too. Market it worldwide
and this would allow a huge market for development not just of the profile of
storytelling but of the possible work that could be achieved.
2. Proof
Get analytical or statistical information based on the work that is already being done in schools.
Get demographic sheets for every school visit to keep record of who is
being reached and what the after effects are.
3. Archive of best practise
Resource for other storytellers and future storytelling work. Spark the Imagination monitored a term of storytelling so
statistics are available on this. T3 at the Verbal Arts Centre also has some information
Much reminiscence work that has been done with communities is not appreciated, it sits in an archive and never gets looked at
again once the project is finished.
Storytelling is a live art, perhaps the archives should be live too? As
in ongoing community activities?
Or perhaps a visual display put in a prominent place after the project happens would be useful.
Community development + the role of the storyteller.
The storyteller becomes the animateur, the voice that animates the community by feeding back positive stories about itself. This art
of positive reflection allows the community to change its perspective and to
grow in new directions that would not have been possible before.
Storytelling develops understanding and it is this understanding that creates change. We have no idea of the reach of our work, a story told now can ripple forward and make a change in 70 years.
"If you don't know the trees you might be lost in the forest, if you don't know the stories you might be lost in life"
Storytelling is the vocal art.
We are living in a moment of change and opportunity.
It is an art of the people, for the people and by the people.
Storytelling allows the owning identity, claiming value of self, culture and community
Are we offering the routes for development of new tellers
Stay aware of the social focus…what is popular is usually well funded
Are we using the media properly?
Preview your event: Tell people it is going to happen
View your event: Remind people it's about to happen
Review your event: tell people that is happened and what it was like.
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January 22nd, 2017
A free file splitting utility for chunking large files into smaller, more easily transportable pieces.
A console utility for filling an mp3 player with a random selection of songs.
Steve's Survey Script
Another perl script I wrote for myself but released for others to use if they could. I was still pretty new at perl at the time and it shows…


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We have unrivalled knowledge and experience in many industry sectors with the creation of evolvement of existing drug and alcohol programmes. We provide a solution to meet your needs.
The services we provide are:-
- Drug and Alcohol Policy Writing
- Managerial Training
- Employee Awareness
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Rehabilitation and Care
Policy Development
Whether you need assistance with the development of a new drug and alcohol policy or it your current policy needs to be updated; Claritest's policy team can expertly meet your individual needs.
- Policy Evaluation
- Union Consultation
- Bespoke Policy Development
- Robust, Workable Document
- Incorporating Associated Processes & Procedures
Training and Awareness
We offer workshops covering key areas.
- Managerial Responsibilities
- legislative Requirements
- Drug & Alcohol Testing
- Signs and Symptons of Abuse
- Dealing with Challenging Situations
Our workshops can be accompanied by bespoke Manager guides, E learning and Intranet applications.
Bespoke information booklets are available for employees covering
- The Company Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Risks and Effects of Drug Use
- Employee Responsibilities
- Alcohol Dependency
- How to Access Help
- The Legal Position
Claritest offers a national and worldwide sample collection service for 'pre-employment', 'random' and 'with cause' drug and alcohol testing.
Samples can be screened on site or sent back to our laboratory maintaining the 'Chain of Custody'.
Our collecting and testing procedures meet Chain of Custody requirements, giving you security and peace of mind.
We can collect samples from all over the UK, all samples are analysed in our UK laboratory. View the list of substances we test for or find out more about them in our drugs library.
* For a full schedule of Anglia DNA's UKAS accreditation please see this pdf.
Point of Care Drug Testing
Achieved through Oral Fluid and Urine Testing.
We offer user friendly, accurate and cost effective devices with instant results.
- Detects more recent drug use
- Non invasive and simple to execute
- Sample kit training for on-site personnel
- No risk of Adulteration
- Chain of Custody reporting
- Legally defensible testing
- Identifies drug use over a longer period
- Sample kit training for on-site personnel
- Arranged sample collection throughout UK
- Laboratory Adulteration screening tests available
- Chain of Custody reporting
- Legally defensible testing
Alcohol Testing
Alcohol is a relatively easy substance to test for, the most non-intrusive way being through a breath test. As these are portable, battery operated systems, the test can take place in most locations and normal environments.
All our calibrated breath testing instruments are approved by the Home Office.
Blood, Urine or Hair Testing can also be carried out at our laboratory
Laboratory Analysis
Urine, Oral Fluid, Hair and Blood samples are tested at our own laboratories.
Claritest acknowledges the importance of accurate, reliable results. Our strict internal processes and external quality audits allow us to achieve this.
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing – CALL 01603 358 171


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We Need Your Helping Hands
Looking for a new opportunity. Volunteers are needed and appreciated year-round at Robert A Steen.
We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. ~Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Robert A. Steen Community Centre is calling out for new volunteers! Like you! That's right, you!
Are you searching for a new opportunity, wanting to try something new, looking for some job experience, wanting to gain new skills or maybe you just want to have some fun? Then volunteering is perfect for you!
Did you know that not only does volunteering have a meaningful, positive impact on your community but it can benefit you in many ways too?
Here are a bunch of reasons to volunteer:
Learn or develop new skills: Volunteering is the perfect vehicle to discover something you are really good at and develop new skills.
Be part of your community: Volunteering is ultimately about helping others and having an impact on people's wellbeing. Meet your neighbours and help create a welcoming community.
Motivation ad sense of achievement: It may be true that no one person can solve all the world's problems, but what you can do is make that little corner of the world where you live just that little bit better.
Job experience: Volunteering allows you to learn and discover new avenues and provides you with great job experience and references to add to your resume.
New interests, hobbies and experiences: Volunteering allows you to try different things you may never have considered trying before. It opens your world to new possibilities.
Meet new people: There is no better way to meet new people then by volunteering. Volunteering allows you to make new relationships, build connections and meet your neighbours.
Giving back to the community: What better way is there to connect with your community and give back a little. As a volunteer, you certainly return to your community some of the benefits your community gives you.
Now that you have heard all of the great reasons you should volunteer, check out Robert A. Steen Community Centre's awesome volunteer opportunities!
Volunteers are always needed in the following areas:
Board of Directors or Sub Committees: Robert A. Steen C. C. is actively seeking new community members for Board involvement. The participation of many community members helps ensure that the community's needs are being met. By volunteering your time as a member of the Board of Directors you can share your ideas and help create new possibilities for the Community.
Special Events: Robert A. Steen C. C. holds a variety of events throughout the year. These events include: Halloween Bash, Winter Carnival, Soccer Jamboree, Pancake Breakfast, Preteen dances etc.
Coaching: Robert A. Steen C. C. is seeking individuals to coach a variety of sports and levels.
Would you like to volunteer in another area, have a special talent or skill you'd like to share, have another volunteer idea or If you are interested in any of the above opportunities please contact us either by phone:783-5616 or by email: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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TORP Terminal LP, Bienville Offshore Energy Terminal Liquefied Natural Gas Deepwater Port License Application; Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement, 31258-31260 [E6-8497]Download as PDF
[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 105 (Thursday, June 1, 2006)] [Notices] [Pages 31258-31260] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: E6-8497] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Maritime Administration [USCG-2006-24644] TORP Terminal LP, Bienville Offshore Energy Terminal Liquefied Natural Gas Deepwater Port License Application; Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement AGENCY: Maritime Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent; notice of public meeting; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) announce that the Coast Guard intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) as part of the environmental review of this license application. The application describes a project that would be located in the Gulf of Mexico, in Main Pass block MP 258, approximately 63 miles south of Mobile Point, Alabama. Publication of this notice begins a scoping process that will help identify and determine the scope of environmental issues to be addressed in the EIS. This notice requests public participation in the scoping process and provides information on how to participate. This notice announces public meetings and a public comment period to facilitate public participation. DATES: The public meeting in Mobile, Alabama will be held on June 14, 2006. The public meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will be preceded by an open house from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public meeting may end earlier or later than the stated time, depending on the number of persons wishing to speak. Material submitted in response to the request for comments must reach the Docket Management Facility by June 30, 2006. ADDRESSES: The open house and public meeting will be held at: Mobile Convention Center, One South Water Street, Room 203, Mobile, Alabama 36602; 251-208-2100. Address docket submissions for USCG-2006-24644 to: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590-0001. The Docket Management Facility accepts hand-delivered submissions and makes docket contents available for public inspection and copying at this address, in room PL-401, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Facility's telephone number is 202-366-9329; the fax number is 202-493-2251; and its website for electronic submissions or for electronic access to docket contents is http://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary K. Jager, U.S. Coast Guard, telephone: 202-372-1454, e-mail: email@example.com. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone: 202-493-0402. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Meeting and Open House We invite you to learn about the proposed deepwater port at an informational open house and to comment at a public meeting on environmental issues related to the proposed deepwater port. Your comments will help us identify and refine the scope of the environmental issues to be addressed in the EIS. In order to allow everyone a chance to speak at the public meeting, we may limit speaker time or extend the meeting hours or both. You must identify yourself and any organization you represent by name. Your remarks will be recorded or transcribed for inclusion in the public docket. You may submit written material at the public meeting, either in place of or in addition to speaking. Written material must include your name and address and will be included in the public docket. Public docket materials will be made available to the public on the Docket Management Facility's Docket [[Page 31259]] Management System (DMS). See ``Request for Comments'' for information about DMS and your rights under the Privacy Act. All our public meeting locations are wheelchair-accessible. If you plan to attend the open house or public meeting and need special assistance such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodation, please notify the Coast Guard (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) at least 3 business days in advance. Include your contact information as well as information about your specific needs. Request for Comments We request public comments or other relevant information on environmental issues related to the proposed deepwater port. The public meeting is not the only opportunity you have to comment. In addition to or in place of attending a meeting, you can submit comments to the Docket Management Facility during the public comment period (see DATES). We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Submissions should include:
Docket number USCG-2006-24644. Your name and address. Your reasons for making each comment or for bringing information to our attention. Submit comments or material using only one of the following methods: Electronic submission to DMS at http://dms.dot.gov. Fax, mail, or hand delivery to the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES). Faxed or hand-delivered submissions must be unbound, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, and suitable for copying and electronic scanning. If you mail your submission and want to know when it reaches the Facility, include a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the DMS Web site (http://dms.dot.gov) and will include any personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice that is available on the DMS website or the Department of Transportation Privacy Act Statement that appeared in the Federal Register on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477). You may view docket submissions at the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES) or electronically on the DMS Web site. Background Information about deepwater ports, the statutes and regulations governing their licensing, and the receipt of the current application for the proposed Bienville Offshore Energy Terminal deepwater port appeared in the Federal Register on May 5, 2006 (71 FR 26605). The ``Summary of the Application'' from that publication is reprinted below for your convenience. Consideration of a deepwater port license application includes review of the proposed deepwater port's natural and human environmental impacts. The Coast Guard is the lead agency for determining the scope of this review, and in this case the Coast Guard has determined that review must include preparation of an EIS. This notice of intent is required by 40 CFR 1508.22 and briefly describes the proposed action and possible alternatives and our proposed scoping process. You can address any questions about the proposed action, the scoping process, or the EIS to the Coast Guard contact person identified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Proposed Action and Alternatives The proposed action requiring environmental review is the Federal licensing of the proposed deepwater port described in ``Summary of the Application'' below. The alternatives to licensing the proposed port are: (1) Licensing with conditions (including conditions designed to mitigate environmental impact) and (2) denying the application, which for purposes of environmental review is the ``no-action'' alternative. Scoping Process Public scoping is an early and open process for identifying and determining the scope of issues to be addressed in the EIS. Scoping begins with this notice, continues through the public comment period (see DATES), and ends when the Coast Guard has completed the following actions: Invites the participation of Federal, State, and local agencies, any affected Indian tribe, the applicant, and other interested persons; Determines the actions, alternatives, and impacts described in 40 CFR 1508.25; Identifies and eliminates from detailed study those issues that are not significant or that have been covered elsewhere; Allocates responsibility for preparing EIS components; Indicates any related environmental assessments or environmental impact statements that are not part of the EIS; Identifies other relevant environmental review and consultation requirements; Indicates the relationship between timing of the environmental review and other aspects of the application process; and At its discretion, exercises the options provided in 40 CFR 1501.7 (b). Once the scoping process is complete, the Coast Guard will prepare a draft EIS and we will publish a Federal Register notice announcing its public availability. (If you want that notice to be sent to you, please contact the Coast Guard project manager identified in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.) You will have an opportunity to review and comment on the draft EIS. The Coast Guard will consider those comments and then prepare the final EIS. As with the draft EIS, we will announce the availability of the final EIS and once again give you an opportunity for review and comment. Summary of the Application TORP Terminal LP, proposes to own, construct, and operate a deepwater port, named Bienville Offshore Energy Terminal (BOET), in the Federal waters of the Outer Continental Shelf on Main Pass block MP 258, approximately 63 miles south of Mobile Point, Alabama, in a water depth of approximately 425 feet. The BOET Deepwater Port would be capable of mooring two LNG carriers of up to approximately 250,000 cubic meter capacity by means of two Single Anchor Leg Moorings (SALMs). The LNG carriers would be off loaded one at a time to HiLoad floating re-gasification facilities, which use four submerged shell- and-tube heat exchangers to vaporize the LNG before sending it via 14- inch diameter flexible risers to a Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM) on the seafloor, then through 30-inch diameter pipeline to the support platform, where the gas will be metered and further sent out via interconnecting pipelines to four existing pipelines (Dauphin Island Gathering System Feedline, Transco Feedline, Destin Feedline, and Viosca Knoll Gathering System Feedline). The major fixed components of the proposed deepwater port would be the Support Platform, two PLEMs with ancillary risers and terminal pipelines, HiLoad parking line pilings, and approximately 25 miles of new pipeline. BOET will have an average throughput capacity of 1.2 billion standard cubic feet per day (Bscfd). No onshore pipelines or LNG storage facilities are associated with the proposed deepwater port application. A shore based facility will be used to [[Page 31260]] facilitate movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and disposable materials between the Terminal and shore. Construction of the deepwater port would be expected to take 30 months; with startup of commercial operations in the latter half of 2009, should a license be issued. The deepwater port would be designed, constructed and operated in accordance with applicable codes and standards and would have an expected operating life of approximately 25 years. Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70, pages 19477-78) or you may visit http://dms.dot.gov. (Authority 49 CFR 1.66) By Order of the Maritime Administrator. Dated: May 26, 2006. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. E6-8497 Filed 5-31-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-81-P


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The important thing while you're away isn't where you go, so much as what you do when you're there. Vincci Hotels offers a different way of seeing the world, and so for those of you who really like to explore we'd like to recommend three tours that are anything but mundane.
A ghost tour round Madrid
Madrid is a city full of mysteries and legends. Enchanted palaces; unexplained rattling noises in museums; streets full of secrets. If you like a fright, why not dare to come on a ghost tour round Spain's capital. You'll discover fascinating tales like that of the 'Crying Girl' in Palacio de Linares, the story of the beautiful lady who appears on the balcony in the Casa de las Siete Chimeneas and the legend of the Headless Man who sits in front of the Church of San Ginés. Madrid's spirits are the hidden side of the capital, lurking in places such as the Reina Sofia Museum, the Palacio Real and the Casa de América. Do they really exist? You'll have to make up your own mind…
* Facade of Linare`s Palace. / Picture: Wikipedia.
In the heart of the Barrio de Las Letras (Neighbourhood of Letters), where memories of Spanish literature's greats, such as Cervantes and Lope de Vega, abound, you can stay in the Vincci Soho 4* hotel in Madrid Center. Its unique and quite spectacular salamander, perched on the facade will protect you – it's a good luck symbol and will prevent any of the ghosts you've 'met' during the tour following you up to your room. The hotel is right in Madrid's 'Art Triangle', and despite the age and history of the building its interior has been completely remodelled with an avant-garde design.
*Vincci Soho 4* Madrid.
After the Ghost Tour, why not sample a cocktail at Terraza Prado 18! One of Madrid's coolest hangouts, its the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring Madrid's hidden side.
Discover Planet Earth in Tenerife
The island is a perfect mix of sun and sand – but you can also enjoy science tourism, a fun way to be entertained while learning about the world around us. You can go on a voyage of discovery from the centre of the earth to the 'infinity' of space.
"Tenerife, Volcanoes of Life" has five itineraries that let you get to know the volcanic landscapes of the island: lava fields, craters and cliffs, along with numerous caves and underground passageways. The itineraries will take you to marvellous viewpoints with incredible vistas, and enjoy activities such as jeep tours or hiking.
* Teide´s Volcano. / Picture: canalviajes.com.
One of the best traverses an ancient massif, from Villa de Garachico to Puerto Santiago, in the northwest of the island. Our hotel in Tenerife Vincci Selección Buenavista Golf&Spa 5* Luxury is in the perfect spot for it. On the slopes of the Teno mountains you'll be immersed in nature. It's a luxury hotel with a colonial style of decor, as well as a golf course and incredible views. The rooms are both spacious and elegant; while the jewel in the crown is the Nammu Area Spa, where you can unwind in the hands of our professional therapists.
* Vincci Selección Buenavista Golf&Spa 5* Luxury Tenerife.
While you're there you should also take the chance to discover the majesty of space from El Teide Observatory, recognised as one of the best in the world. On a mountaintop, just over 60km from the hotel, the stars are waiting for you.
Discover Barcelona while you run
Tourism and sport come together in Barcelona. Some travellers opt for cultural tourism, others for shopping… and now sports fanatics have the option of 'sightrunning' sightseeing as you run – an easy, cheap sport that's gaining more converts every day. You can get to know the Ciudad Condal while putting in the miles on your trainers with Global Running Tours, which aims to bring together all the cities in the world where you can try this unique type of tourism.
* Global Runnings Tours in Barcelona. /Picture: Global Runnings Tours.
Instead of taking the open-topped bus, visitors run through the city streets and work out in front of the famous buildings and landmarks. It's tourism while keeping fit, at the same time as showing you the secrets of Parque Guell, the Sagrada Familia and the Casa de Gaudi
After a lengthy session pounding the pavement you need to rest and our hotel in Barcelona Vincci Marítimo 4* is the place to do it. Located right by the sea you'll enjoy nature up close, as well as its spacious, welcoming rooms, with beds that offer you the perfect spot to rest tired muscles after all that exercise. We know you like to take care of yourself and that you need to unwind, so we'd recommend our Japanese Garden, which is the perfect place to take the weight off your feet, along with its restaurant, Jardí de Mar, where you can enjoy Catalan cuisine and replenish all that energy you've used up.
* "Japanes Garden" in Vincci Marítimo 4* Barcelona.
With these tours you'll discover a whole different kind of tourism!


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"There is no more noble occupation in the world than to assist another human being."
We are not a fly-by-night group of people just looking for an easy way to make money from home. All Trusty Oak freelancers have gone through a deliberate selection process that ensures you will be working with someone who is not only experienced but also is in this for the long run.
Each of our assistants have at least two years of experience in roles that many might see as the glue that keeps it all together. We have been serving as office managers, project managers, marketing and social media specialists, executive assistants or similar roles and we see administrative support as a very rewarding career. Our VAs are entrepreneurs, parents, grandparents, spouses, travelers, and self-educators. We are all lovers of learning! Your business has unique processes and tools of the trade, and we'll learn your business quickly so you can trust that we're taking care of things your way.
Trusty Oak VAs have a clean background check – both on the state and national level. Each VA has also signed a non-disclosure agreement promising to protect your sensitive information in the same way they would protect their own. And, if you have your own NDA you want to be signed, we're happy to do that as well.
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The Orland Park Police Department will again host its Citizens' Police Academy, offering an inside perspective into law enforcement in the Village of Orland Park.
"The village's Police Academy is a great way to learn about all that the Orland Park Police Department does within the community," said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. "Adults who have an interest in law enforcement or those who simply want to know more about the department are invited to register," he said.
The academy will be held on nine consecutive Tuesday evenings, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., September 4 through October 30, 2012. The class is limited in size and is open to adults age eighteen and older. A criminal history review will be conducted on each registrant prior to acceptance into the academy.
"The Citizens' Police Academy is a great opportunity to learn first-hand the numerous functions of the Orland Park Police Department," said Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich, chair of the village's Public Safety Committee.
The 2012 academy curriculum includes the functions of the department's Patrol and Investigations Divisions. Participants will meet officers serving in the Traffic Unit, DARE Program and schools. The department's K-9 unit will conduct a demonstration and students may participate in mock traffic stops along with other simulations.
"We're very excited to again offer the academy," said Police Chief Tim McCarthy. "This is a great overview of the department with weekly focuses on our different divisions," the chief added.
"The Police Department's academy is a great way for people to learn more about the many facets of public safety within the village," McLaughlin said. "There are many components to the Police Department and this program gives an inside view of all that these men and women do to keep our community safe," the mayor said.
There is no charge to participate and completed registration forms are due to the department by August 24, 2012. Registration forms may be downloaded from the village's website at www.orland-park.il.us and are available at the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue and at the Orland Park Police Station, 15100 South Ravinia Avenue.
For more information, contact Officer Chuck Barth at 708/364-4736.