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You were just told that you or a loved one has a health condition or a disability – now what do you do?
Once you get over the denial phase of the diagnosis, only then can you start advocating. Only then can you begin to look for the best healthcare providers, to provide the best quality of care. So how do you become an empowered advocate?
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- Get back to basics. What exactly is an advocate? Learn the one common denominator that defines all advocates- you may be one without even knowing it!
- What's step one to becoming an empowered advocate? Education. Marla suggests attending support groups, conferences, and community events to learn from others in a similar struggle.
- Marla's #1 Advice: Don't compare your child's progress to others. Learn why comparing is not helpful in any situation
Be sure to check out the resources Marla suggests:
Aimee Mullins: The Opportunity of Adversity
Meet The Host
As an author, speaker, blogger and health advocate, Marla lives and expresses her passion for Down Syndrome every day. Marla sees firsthand the challenges of Down Syndrome, not only as a Parent Advocate but also as a larger societal issue. Dedicated to spreading awareness for inclusion and understanding for individuals with Down syndrome, she is active on her blog "Musings From A Special Needs Mom" and plays a proactive role in her community and in the classroom.
Marla has been involved in non-profit work for over 30 years. From volunteering for the Special Olympics, to holding a Board position at the Michiana Down Syndrome Family Support & Advocacy Group, to Co-Chairing Freedom Park an all-inclusive playground, volunteering for both the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and Lumind RDS. She is also currently President of the Hopkinton, Massachusetts SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council) working closely with the School District.
Empowered by her family, she feels blessed to be the mother of an amazingly determined 11-year-old boy, Jacob, diagnosed with Down Syndrome, the stepmother to her 22-year-old stepdaughter Amanda, and married to her best friend Paul. Marla can be reached at her blog www.musingsfromaspecialneedsmom.com.
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Details in Sac Business Journal
Sacramento will be the first city in the nation where Verizon will roll out commercial application of 5G high-speed wireless service, the company announced Wednesday.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) officials said in a news release the company expects to launch the service locally in the second half of 2018.
Sacramento is among three to five markets getting the 5G (fifth generation) services, which will use radio signals instead of fiber or copper cables to give customers faster levels of connectivity and service.
The announcement is the latest chapter in an ongoing partnership between the telecommunications company and Sacramento.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg has also pushed for more initiatives to build the city's technology sector, as city officials aim to make the city a hub for testing for new technologies such as autonomous vehicles.
"It's another game-changing moment for our city as we demonstrate Sacramento is the leading place to be, experience, and create the future," Steinberg said of Verizon's announcement, in a statement Wednesday.
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Yes, I know, why are we thinking about snowflakes in the middle of August?
Well, I wanted to share my other entry into the CGOA Design Competition.
Here it is:
"Autumn Snowflake"
It reminded me of an intricate snowflake and the colors reminded me of fall. In fact, the pretty coral color was also my wedding color. I used the pretty Perle Cotton crochet thread and a small steel hook. (All of which I had found a long time ago on clearance!) I had a basic idea of what I wanted the doily to look like but as I created it, I had to improvise the structure and amount of rounds. I am pleased with how it turned out.
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65th ANNUAL FLORIDA ARTISTS GROUP EXHIBITION
March 1 – May 3, 2015 • Changing Exhibition Galleries
For the first time since 2009, the Florida Artists Group (FLAG) will stage its annual exhibition and symposium at LRMA. Approximately 90 artists, representing the 10 areas in the state, will display their work and compete for juried awards in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media and graphics. Many of FLAG's members are art educators and several St. Petersburg College faculty members are among its award-winning participants.
The judge for this year's exhibition is Frank Faulkner, a nationally acclaimed painter, artist and interior designer, who lives in Hudson, New York. As a companion exhibition, LRMA's Focus Gallery will feature the Faulkner works Palm I, Palm II, and Still Life from May 1-31, 2015.
FLAG is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1949 and represents the oldest professional artists' group in Florida. FLAG members are selected by a jury, and the organization is comprised of artists whose work has attained national or state-wide recognition. For more information about FLAG, visit www.floridaartistsgroup.org.
April 19 @ 3:00 p.m.
Florida Artists Group Roundtable
May 1 @ Noon
Focus Friday: Frank Faulkner's Palm I, Palm II and Still Life
May 2 @ 2:00 p.m.
Welcome to Tarpon Springs: A Historical and Cultural Overview
May 2 @ 3:30 p.m.
Juror's Insights and Reactions: The 2015 FLAG Exhibition
May 2 @ 5:00 p.m.
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Deep in the Romanian wilderness, beyond the foggy wastelands and the drab greyness of the metropolitan district you can find the base of two musical wizards who invoke the spirit of the past to transmit a very modern interpretation of their nation's musical traditions.
They are known as Livio & Roby and they have been putting their own supernatural twist on house and techno for the past 10 years. Their connection with the global electronic music movement has been channeled via highly influential outlets such as Desolat, VIVa, Saved and Fumakilla. While their physical presence has been felt in a myriad of venues from Buenos Aires to Detroit, and across much of Europe. From dynamic DJ sets and innovative live performances to album projects and a constant flow of cutting edge, dancefloor-based productions the duo remain one of their nation's leading lights in the field.
Livio & Roby were born from the weeping souls of their ancestors, men and women who lived through centuries of struggle, from the poverty of the Middle Ages to the Communist rule that only recently lost its grip on the nation. It was only through the determination of a small percentage of brave individuals that it was still possible to hear music from overseas, in the most clandestine of situations – the true meaning of underground. Music found its way, against all odds.
Romania's spirit is evident in all aspects of their music; The tribal rhythms penetrate your psyche, the organic instrumentation lifts your spirit; flutes and vocals combine with delicate chimes, while groovy basslines and solemn melodies create a magical concoction. It's a formula that caught the ears of their early supporters, Steve Lawler signed them up to VIVa Music and Berlin stalwart Woody introduced them to the city's music scene via his highly-respected Fumakilla label.
These early connections helped to spread Livio & Roby's unique blueprint throughout Europe, enchanting more and more influential figures. Next to fall under their spell was Loco Dice, who signed them to his Artist Alife agency and promptly released the seminal 'Mistique' – a track created in collaboration with the third member of this spellbinding outfit, George G, with whom they form Premiesku. Just like their unique partnership, Premiesku operates within its own confines – their live show is built around hardware that has been customised and reconfigured for their own use, without any computers involved. This gives them total freedom in their performances and allows them to express their own distinctive style.
Thanks to the consistenly high quality of their output, Livio & Roby have been in constant demand around the globe, sharing the spirit of Romania with the clientele of clubs and festivals across North and South America, Europe and further afield. Today, their endless travels continue, as does their entrancing musical output, from EPs with labels such as Vakant and Cecille Numbers through to their debut Premiesku album, 'Indirect', which came via Desolat.
2014 will see further adventures around the planet, Premiesku reform with new music and hit the road with their dazzling live act. Livio & Roby release their own album marking the next stage in their careers and the story continues as the duo continue to innovate and carry on the legacy of their ancestors…


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Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben vows to fight German charge | The Australian
The Australian, Pia Akerman | January 24, 2009
REVISIONIST commentator Fredrick Toben will fight charges of Holocaust denial in Germany within weeks of escaping extradition proceedings in London, after negotiating with German prosecutors to face a European court.
In a video posted on YouTube, Dr Toben declares he will travel to Germany to meet Mannheim prosecutor Andreas Grossman, responsible for the failed extradition case against the former Adelaide schoolteacher in Britain last year.
'Mr Grossman, here is a message for you: that in the near future I shall be travelling to Germany, I shall be visiting you and we shall be thrashing it out in the German court,' Dr Toben says in the video.
'I am progressing to that next stage in our battle for truth, in our battle for civilisation, in our battle to liberate the people who are oppressed. 'We shall see whether truth will prevail … whether we can in fact get some justice or whether you are simply going to demolish me, criminalise my thoughts and therefore further kill the German soul.'
Dr Toben, 64, declined to say when he would go to Germany when contacted by The Weekend Australian yesterday.
But he said he had already been in email contact with Mr Grossman to arrange the court proceedings.
'I don't like being threatened by people who say they are going to hunt me down,' he said. 'Let's be civilised in these things, and discuss it and thrash it out.'
Dr Toben spent seven months in Mannheim prison in 1999 for inciting racism. He will now face up to five years in jail, with parole an unlikely prospect unless he recants his claims.
British police arrested Dr Toben last October on a plane at Heathrow airport, acting on a European Union arrest warrant issued in Germany, which accused him of publishing internet material 'of an anti-Semitic and/or revisionist nature'.
A British judge ruled the arrest warrant invalid, a decision Germany initially appealed against before withdrawing.
Dr Toben would not say if he had already arranged legal representation, as he will almost certainly face another jail term. 'Nothing is ever certain, but I just don't like this nonsense of being targeted and pulled off a plane,' he said. 'This is just primitive.'
In the YouTube video — where he speaks in front of Canberra's Parliament House — Dr Toben foreshadows a visit to an upcoming revisionist conference to be held in Tehran.
He was a speaker at a similar conference organised by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the Iranian capital in 2006 that sparked strong condemnation from international leaders.
Meanwhile, a Federal Court judgment in a civil case against Dr Toben is still pending. He has pleaded not guilty to 28 charges alleging he breached orders by the Federal Court in 2002 not to publish offensive material on his website. The material breached the Racial Discrimination Act, implying that the Holocaust did not happen and doubting the existence of gas chambers at the Auschwitz concentration camp.
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Upwards with Downs Fun day 2015
Jul 12 2015
Come along to our fantastic annual fundraising and Down Syndrome awareness event.
Our Family Fun day is being held on Sunday 12th July 2015 from 11am-4pm at The Link, Parsloe Road,Harlow, Essex, CM19 4RT
This is a huge event attracting over 1000 visitors each year. There will be lots to see and do for the whole family from huge inflatables, kidz go kartz, City Zorbs, entertainment throughout the day to include performances from dance troupe dance 21, live bands, DJ, BBQ, hot donuts etc and over 70 stalls with traditional games such as hook a duck and lucky dip and various crafts, sweets stalls and lots more too.
Entrance is only £1 per adult, children & people with Down Syndrome are free to enter.
Please join us for a carnival atmosphere, whilst raising vital funds for our charity.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!
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Leisure – Fun Days
Event Address
The Link, Parsloe Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4RT
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Jeans get governor booted from North Dakota Senate's floor
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's preference for wearing jeans got him booted from the state Senate's floor.
Burgum, a Republican software entrepreneur elected in November, had finished posing for a photo with some students on the Senate floor Wednesday when he was asked to leave.
Spokesperson Mike Nowatzki says the governor "meant no disrespect to the chamber rules."
Burgum's preference for jeans and sweaters has spurred much grumbling at the Capitol among many male lawmakers who wear a suit and tie when the Legislature is in session.
Burgum also wore jeans at his inauguration last month, when other governors in recent years donned tuxedos or a suit.


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Blizzplanet – Get 20% Off Gunnar Optiks Heroes of the Storm Style Glasses
Celebrating BlizzCon 2015, we are glad to report that our partner Gunnar Optiks is giving Blizzplanet visitors a 20% off Heroes of the Storm Style Glasses plus FREE shipping.
All you have to do to enable the discount is to Use Code: Blizz20 at checkout. This offer is valid only until November 8th, 2015. Be picky. Choose the glasses style that fits best on you.
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Today in commodity market bullion open in positive side, gold open at 29986 and touch a intraday high in early trading. Whereas silver open slightly down from last close and open at 58502 and on MCX is down by 80 point at 10:16 am.
Sell gold below 29900 tgt 29870, 29840, 29800…………….sl 30050
Sell silver below 58400 tgt 58350, 58300…………..sl 58542
On MCX Crude oil for 19 Feb. Trading with a dull movement today it open at 5185 and goes slightly high and touch an intraday high of 5191
Buy crude oil above 5189 tgt 5195, 5200…5215…………sl 5167
Base metal is looking towards green side, except copper, copper for Feb. contract is moving slowly towards negative side on morning it open at 444.05 and touch a high of 444.15 and low of 443.70. While other base metal like lead, zinc, aluminum and nickel all showing some positive attitude but not appreciable.
Sell copper below 443.75 tgt 443.50,443………..sl 444.20
On MCX today Mentha oil is working bit positive and move with good speed, Mentha oil is open at 1297.90 and expected to go bit high.
Buy Mentha oil above 1296.40 tgt 1297, 1300, 1305……………sl 1282
Today Cotton price looking positive on the commodity market, it open at same price o which it closes last.
Sell cotton below 16740 tgt 16730, 16720……sl 16750.
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Legacy Brewing Co. in Oceanside, CA hosted the Fuel The Desert Off Road show Saturday June 23rd. It was a great event with a mix of off road vehicles ranging from Jeeps to race trucks. If you live in SoCal be sure to check out Legacy's monthly off road meets the third Wednesday of each month from 5-9pm.
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The Rise and Fall of Skatewave Skatepark continued
Skatewave Logo from original Skateboard Park Application
SkateAlabama Facebook Page
As the 70's wound down, options for skateboarding were getting slim. Not only did the Mobile City Council cancel the bid for a new skateboard facility at Municipal Park, the council also banned skating in ditches (a local favorite) and made it illegal to skate in most downtown areas. The need for a Mobile skateboard park was greater than ever.
The Rise and Fall of Skatewave Skatepark
5 year old Todd Smith at Skatewave Skate Park
Thrasher Magazine, August 1981
In 1977, movie goers took to the theaters in droves to witness a mind-blowing spectacle that defined a generation—Star Wars. The story of a band of rebels taking on the galactic Empire in a war against tyranny must have resonated with young Mobilians hoping to win a battle of their own—approval for a local skateboard park.
At the end of 1977, it appeared as though the young Rebels scored a victory when the Mobile city council gave initial approval for a skateboard facility at Municipal Park (aka Langan park). But just like in the movies, The Empire Strikes Back…
Greg Bloodsworth grabs some backside air
Skatewave Skate Park, Mobile, Alabama Circa 1980
One day back in 1982, I was riding in the car to my Grandmother's house in Tillman's corner when I noticed this crazy, cement structure off of Highway 90. I asked my Mom if Mobile was getting a Six Flags because it looked like the kind of place you would put 'Scream Machines' and 'Mindbenders'.
My Mom said that it was just an old abandoned skateboard park. My little, seven-year old mind struggled to understand. No one played with skateboards. Why would there be a whole park dedicated to them? And why not a Six Flags over Mobile? That would be way more fun.
Remember, this was pre-Ninja Turtles and pre-Tony Hawk. The only skateboard I had ever, even seen was my neighbor, Jeffro's. Skinny, cheap, and plastic, the board wobbled and bowed like a mofo. I mean, lawn jarts were safer than that thing.
It's hard to believe but just a few years earlier, skateboards were on the top of every kid's Christmas list.
May 2017
About the Author
Elliott grew up in Mobile, Alabama during the 1980's. This blog is dedicated to his home town.


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At least 138 people have been killed and hundreds more injured after explosions in three churches and three hotels in Colombo and two other locations in Sri Lanka on Sunday.
The blasts hit several high end hotels and a church in Colombo, while two other churches were targeted outside Colombo.
Footage from Colombo's St. Anthony church shows shattered glass and people lying on the ground, at the location where at least 30 people are reported to have died.
The first explosions were reported at St Anthony's Church in Colombo and St Sebastian's Church at Katuwapitiya in the town of Negombo.
Soon after the initial reports, four other blasts were confirmed by the police. Three of those were at hotels, while another was reported from a church in the town of Batticaloa.
In Colombo, the blasts hit the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, the Shangrila and the Kingsbury.
Responsibility for the attacks has yet to be claimed.
Catholicism, which is practised by roughly six percent of the majority Buddhist country's population, has a broad appeal in Sri Lanka as it draws practitioners from across ethnic boundaries, having adherents from both the majority Sinhalese ethnic groups as well as Tamils.
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Music Ministry
The purpose of the TRINITYalgood Music Ministry is to help lead our congregation into a time of corporate worship and to provide an atmosphere for people to have an intimate encounter with God. Our desire is to lead people before the throne of God, preparing hearts to receive the Word and it's truths for their lives.TRINITYalgood provides several opportunities for people who are interested in participating in the Music Ministry. Those interested in joining the adult Music Ministry must be 14+ years old.
TRINITYalgood Band members participate on a rotational basis for all weekly worship services (Sunday Morning, Wednesday Evening, etc.). Available Band positions include the following: Piano, Keys(Pads), Acoustic, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion, and Horns
TRINITYalgood Singers participate on a rotational basis for all weekly worship services (Sunday Morning, Wednesday Evening, etc.) and are also actively involved in our Worship Choir.
Worship Choir
The TRINITYalgood Worship Choir members add to our current worship experience, offering an ambient atmosphere while also helping usher our congregation into a time of corporate worship. The TRINITYalgood Worship Choir faithfully participates in Sunday morning services, special events and seasonal productions.
For further details involving TRINITYalgood's Music Ministry and how you can get involved, please contact Shelton Campbell.


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Bill de Blasio and his campaign got quite a kick out of a prank internet site that mocked his mayoral opponent, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, this afternoon. The site, which looked exactly like Ms. Quinn's campaign page, featured an announcement claiming Ms. Quinn would permit a vote on the Paid Sick Days bill Mr. de Blasio and other critics have long accused her of stalling in the Council. An email was also sent out linking to the page and proclaiming, "It's time for an up-or-down vote on paid sick days." Shortly after the site was unveiled, Mr. de Blasio's campaign sent out a statement reacting to the hoax and praising the mysterious prankster.
"Consider us had. We thought after 3 long years of blocking paid sick days, the million New Yorkers who need them were finally going to get a break," Dan Levitan, a spokesman for Mr. de Blasio's campaign said. "Whoever is behind this may have an odd sense of humor, but they do have better judgment for what's right for New Yorkers than Speaker Quinn."
Mr. de Blasio has been one of the loudest voices accusing Ms. Quinn of using her power as speaker to bottle up the legislation, which is supported by a majority of Council members. Ms. Quinn has said she supports the idea of giving workers paid sick leave, but does not feel a bill should be passed now because it would be detrimental to small businesses "who are still being impacted by the recession" and "the effects of Hurricane Sandy."
Ms. Quinn's actual campaign page is located at QuinnForNewYork.com, but the fake email and webpage used the address QuinnForNewYork.org. The announcement posted on the fake site purported to be a statement coming directly from Ms. Quinn and said she would allow the bill to come to a vote though she still opposes it.
"Paid sick leave is a laudable goal for New York. 64 percent of low wage workers—including restaurant workers—have no paid sick days. … At the same time, in our current economic environment, many of our small businesses are hanging on by a thread. That's why I stand with Mayor Michael Bloomberg in opposing paid sick days for New Yorkers," the announcement said. "A veto-proof majority of the City Council stands ready to approve a paid sick leave bill. … For basic democracy and human rights, the voices of millions of everyday New Yorkers must be heard. It's time for an up-or-down vote on paid sick days. Let's bring the bill to the floor of the City Council, debate it in the light of day, and vote. The public deserves transparent and democratic process."
Mike Morey, a spokesman for the Quinn campaign, confirmed the page was a fake.
"This is not a campaign website. This is not a campaign email. The speaker's position hasn't changed," he said.
Whoever made the website used a private domain registry service to keep their identity hidden.
Along with Mr. de Blasio's statement on the hoax, operatives working with his campaign pushed it into the public eye by emailing the site to reporters and being the first to promote it on Twitter. Additionally, Working Families Party Deputy Director Bill Lipton, who has previously pressed Ms. Quinn on her opposition to the bill, also released a statement about the hoax that criticized the pranksters behind the site for using "the tactic of impersonation" wile also urging "the real Quinn" to have a "change of heart."
"Every joke has an element of truth in it. A vote on the paid sick days bill is long overdue. We condemn the tactic of impersonation, but we also condemn the delay of democracy for a million working New Yorkers," said Mr. Lipton. "I hope Speaker Quinn has a change of heart, and at least allows a vote on the paid sick days bill. When the real Quinn does that, we'll be the first standing up to congratulate her."
(Additional reporting by Colin Campbell)
Update (2:58 p.m.): This story initially attributed the De Blasio campaign's statement to Mr. de Blasio. It came from his spokesman. The story was corrected to reflect the proper attribution.


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Mike Dillon
Professor Mike Dillon is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Productivity, a think tank, publishing house and strategic consultancy based in the UK. Mike is a founding member of IAFI, past President and the current Secretary.
Mike is a world-renowned expert on manufacturing strategy and on the seafood sector and has recently been involved in a number of major international productivity projects. A key area of interest is Seafood Education and Research, he is a UN advisor to FAO in Bangladesh on Seafood Education and Research and as a UNIDO advisor in Indonesia and Pakistan on Blue Economy and Seafood Value Chains including Seaweed, Tuna and Aquaculture certification. Mike is the past CEO of the Humber Seafood Institute and a founding member, as well as past Head of Research and Development at Grimsby Insititute.
Mike is Vice-President of the World Network of Productivity Organizations, a Fellow of the World Academy of Productivity Science.
Mike is the author of a number of books and many journal articles, and is a regular keynote speaker at international conferences.
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Luxury York Holidays in a Countryside Setting
York is a cultural hotspot of the UK thanks to its historic buildings and plethora of visitor attractions, with the city boasting more attractions per square mile than any other UK destination.
It is therefore little wonder that thousands flock to the area each year and where better to stay during your next holiday in York than one of the most luxurious and well equipped holiday resorts in the area?
The Kilnwick Percy Resort is entrenched in the peaceful Yorkshire countryside just over 15 miles outside of York city centre, making it the perfect location at which to enjoy the best of both worlds – the tranquil Yorkshire countryside and the many visitor attractions that York itself has to offer.
In fact, many people come to the area just for The KP Resort alone with the resort boasting unrivaled facilities and accommodation which simply has to be seen to be believed; perfect for holiday breaks in York.
Please note that we unfortunately do not allow BBQs to be used in our hotel rooms or lodges.
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Never Ending Things to do on York Holidays
The list of visitor attractions and sites of historic interest are incredibly diverse and seem to be never ending. Every time you visit the area you are sure to find some attraction which you have never been to before, with there being something to do for people of all interests and ages.
This medieval walled city is a fantastic place for simply strolling round of course thanks to its stunning Gothic architecture. As you traverse the city, you are sure to find countless traditional British pubs, high class eateries and mouth-watering local cafes which are begging to be tried out. This includes the highly rated Fudge Kitchen and Monk Bar Chocolatiers – a haven for those with a sweet tooth.
At the centre of the city lies the must see York Minster – the largest medieval cathedral in the whole of North Europe which can trace its history all the way back to the year 627. The current gothic structure which was built between 1220 and 1480 truly is a site to behold.
It is now open to the public, with visitors given the opportunity to explore the Undercroft – a fascinating interactive exhibition in the chambers of the cathedral which will guide you through over 2,000 years of history.
A holiday in York of course wouldn't be complete without learning a thing or two about the Vikings in the Jorvik Viking Centre which has recently undergone a multi-million pound redevelopment. Take the journey back to AD 960 and learn about Eric Bloodaxe who was the last Viking King in Jorvik in their newest exhibition 'the Return of the Vikings'.
This is of course just a small selection of the many visitor attractions on offer in York which also includes The National Railway Museum and the eerie York Dungeon. You can read more about these attractions on our York local area page.
On-Site Facilities
Whilst thousands take breaks to York every year to take advantage of the many attractions which are on offer in this spectacular city, there is also a large number who head this way to take advantage of the stunning Pocklington lodge accommodation, hotels rooms and wide ranging facilities which are on offer at The KP Resort.
This includes our much heralded 18 hole Championship golf course which plays host to many a major tournament for professionals who often praise our challenge layout which is scattered over 120 acres of peaceful Yorkshire countryside.
Whilst it is a challenge for even the professional golfer, beginners are still catered for here with our very own professional tutor offering his renowned coaching services to our guests to help bring them up to par; all of which helps make the KP Resort a mecca for Golf breaks in York.
Whilst completing our 18 hole course will give you a real workout, our fantastic gym facilities are also a major attraction in the area with local residents. Fitted with high-end equipment, The Box gym aims to cater for varying training needs and also offers holiday guests the opportunity to take advantage of a number of fitness classes which you can learn more about on our Box gym page. Please note that the Box gym is available to holiday guests between the hours of 9.30 am and 4.30pm.
It isn't all about exercise though, with The KP Resort boasting its own luxury spa treatment room and Nordic relaxation area as well as being home to one of the finest eateries in the region in the form of The Glasshouse Restaurant which offers you the opportunity to enjoy some of the best cuisine in Yorkshire prepared by our outstanding chefs right on the doorstep of your York accommodation. Both evening meals and lunch time treats are on offer here along with our famous afternoon teas! All of these facilities make us the destination of choice for anyone who is looking for group accommodation for a girls night in.Book a girls night in
Guests staying in one of our hotel rooms are more than welcome to upgrade to the dinner, bed and breakfast package where you can go through the menu and sample a different option on the menu every day during your stay. Please inquire upon making your booking if you are keen to take advantage of this.
Cots and highchairs can be hired at a charge of £15.00 each once you arrive on-park. Please note that we are NOT allowed to provide any mattresses or bedding in cots under any circumstances. Highchairs are also available free of charge when dining in The Glasshouse Restaurant.
Outstanding Accommodation for York Breaks
Of course, all of the above facilities would mean very little if the accommodation was not up to standard; but thankfully it is equally as luxurious and we can quite confidently claim that it is amongst the best available in the area.
We are perhaps most famous for our exquisite log cabin style two storey holiday lodges which are fully equipped for self-catering with modern and very well equipped kitchen and dining facilities which feature everything you will need during your holiday in York. This will include all of the basic home essentials including tea, milk, coffee and sugar as well as your required white goods.
All rooms in our Pocklington lodges are beautifully decorated with modern furnishings with an open-plan ideology adhered to ensure that you have as much space available to you as possible. Two to four bedroom variants of our lodges are available, with pet friendly options also open to those who want to bring the furry members of the clan along with them on their holiday in York.
Some of our lodges are even available with their own private hot tub facilities so you can sit out and take in the peaceful countryside on the decking area of your lodge which is as beautiful outside as it is inside. Simply impeccable presentation and facilities, with a wide range of entertainment features also provided in case you just want to spend some time indoors. Why not take advantage of our DVD rental facility for a relaxing night in?
The KP Resort also has exquisite twin and double hotel rooms available on our 180 acres of land which are equally as luxurious. These woodland hotel pods are surrounding by the peaceful Yorkshire Wolds countryside and provide an unbeatable location for those looking for overnight, weekend or even mid-week getaways within easy driving range of York city centre whilst still being able to enjoy the much admired Yorkshire countryside.
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Darin is a past board member of the Gas Processors Association (GPA), and has a master's degree in business administration (MBA) with an emphasis in sales and marketing.
"Darin has proven to be a strong leader," said Edmund Lunde, president of Alliance. "With his experience and leadership qualities Alliance is well positioned to increase our global business, in particular promoting growth and managing customer relationships."
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These butternut squash biscuits can be enjoyed on a weekend morning for breakfast or brunch, with a holiday meal, or as part of a fall dinner menu. They're so good, you may even want them in the middle of the day just because!
Yields: 12 servings | Serving Size: 1 biscuit | Calories: 123 | Total Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 232mg | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Protein: 3g | SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup melted butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 cup butternut squash puree, optional pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix together all the dry ingredients in one bowl. Then mix together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl, until the butter is incorporated. Save the 1 tablesppon butter for later. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and work into a dough.
- Place dough onto a floured surface and roll out to about ¾ inch thick. Cut into 2-inch circles and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Once out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter. Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Turkey Breasts
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One would not normally think of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) as being mobile. However, for one New Jersey medical institution they now are! As a result of the events of September 11th, Hackensack University Medical Center (UMC) received federal funding to develop a fleet of rapid response mobile medical units to be used for disasters such as Super Storm Sandy and large events like rock concerts and the 2014 Super Bowl.
Included in the fleet are two mobile Emergency Departments. Each is approximately 45 feet in length with expandable sides and contains much of the same equipment as a hospital emergency department, including critical care beds, digital x-ray, and resuscitation equipment. Each truck also has a separate pharmacy area with shelves and storage cabinets.
A case study published in the American Journal of Disaster Medicine examines how Hackensack UMC utilized automated dispensing cabinets in their mobile Emergency Department vehicles to solve drug stocking and distribution issues.
Stocking and Distribution Issues
Aside from deciding which drugs and quantities to stock, determining how to deal with maintaining records of stock, expiration dates and rotating stock proved challenging for Hackensack UMC. In addition, there was no way to ensure that drugs on shortage lists didn't sit in the mobile unit when they could be used in the hospital. Also, there was no data being entered into the system for tracking usage and billing purposes.
ADCs to the Rescue!
In Hackensack UMC's ED, Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets address the issues described above, so the institution decided to use these cabinets in their Emergency Department vehicles as well. Some of the advantages they found were:
- Enabling consistency between the mobile units and hospital ED in terms of drugs stocked
- Allowing drugs to remain in rotation in the ED by not stocking the units until needed for a mission
- Creating a data link back to the pharmacy for tracking drug usage
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Testing of the automated dispensing cabinets in the mobile units took place at the 2014 Super Bowl and was a resounding success. Drugs were easily retrieved and tracked, and the staff was happy with ease of use. Most importantly, there were no reported cases of medication errors or adverse events. Hackensack UMC is now considering expanding the use of ADCs in tents or other temporary disaster response facilities.


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Discussion in 'Australia' started by Blue heaven, Feb 11, 2016.
Yea, may as well, hope this includes Australia.
He did state that this would be Global in a later tweet but I can't see how this would work because it'll be the 31st here in Oz before the 31st in the US so we'll be able to put a deposit down in store here before the Launch event?! Don't think so.
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just did the calcs, base model at $35000 will be 49,912.81 here.
+ 10% GST etc. Looking at $60k Yes,its pretty much exactly the same price as an 3 Series / A4 / C Class!
Exciting times.
we wont see it till 2020 at best, might be a lot more by then.
A mass market car? I don't think so!! They should be competing with Camry in that space. Fifty grand is not mass market.
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So Tesla is looking for a twenty to forty million dollar interest free loan!! Just order when you are ready. The delay is unlikely to be more than an extra three months or so, IF they have got their act together by then.
I guess I am no longer the starry eyed enthusiast I was when I gave them a four year interest free loan!! Getting really annoyed with their antics, like the Spotify debacle, the 3 phase connector due a year ago, the delays on the launch in this country and on and on, like the supercharger roll out. Yes, they do eventually get around to it, but boy.....
The car, IF it is launched on time ( doubtful on their record) , will be available 2019 if you are lucky. The X might be available Q2 or Q3 next year, but I wouldn't hold my breath, on my experience to date...
True. Mass market is a whole different ball game/price point. The Hyundai Ionic EV version will most likely beat Tesla to market and I reckon that will be 280km's range and $40K at most. The Leaf's were overpriced on launch but once they fell to $39990 drive away they started to sell. $40K Tesla 3 with a smallish battery giving 300km's range would be right, but 60? By mid-2018 when it's possible, possible I say, when the Model 3 could make it here we'll likely have some second hand Model S's that are over 3 years old and you'd have to get one for $70K ish maybe. I'd be buying an S for 10 grand more rather than a new 3.
Dborn, mass market car is referring to the U.S. market where the average new car is $31000, the model 3 is potentially sub $28000 after tax incentives, throw in lower maintainence costs and fuel savings and it looks even more attractive, in Australia the bare bones will be $50k, that will do nicely for many people here who like me are sick of the roller coaster ride of oil based fuel prices from overseas plus the many other irritations of an Internal combustion engine passenger car, when the model 3 or Hyundai Ioniq or Toyota whatever full EV with range hits our shores the 4 cylinder in our carport is gone, they can give the petrol away and I still wouldn't want a ICE passenger car.
I have no doubt that Tesla has tested the patience of many model S owners over the past few years but they've also shaken up the car industry in a way that no one else has had the guts to do.
I love our P85D but in the end it's meaningless if we can't replace the Dinosaur parked nearby.
Also, it would be nice if our new(est) Prime Minister would get his finger out with a little of that "forward vision" and "innovation" he keeps spouting and funds a few incentives (as per U.S.) for people to own EVs.
money going out (incentive) = money coming in (tax). I don't need to pay more tax. The operational savings from owning a tesla plus a few charging dedicated solar panels are massive, and tesla could do a lot more marketing to promote that option and it's savings.....not that someone buying a circa 200k car is struggling to operate a car, and tesla sales staff dont seem to be sitting around bored.
A fully loaded Model 3 will probably cost close to $100K in Australia and will still sell. Tesla should avoid any ambition to be a mass market producer. The ICE makers will kill them in the market with high volume and low cost. Instead, Tesla needs to be the first EV into each segment, and have a differentiated offering.
Really? What about this for Norway:
"In the month of March this year, Tesla moved over 1,500 of the things. That's not just more cars than any other sold in the country in one month, that's the most cars sold in one month in Norway, ever."
Heres Why The Tesla Model S Is The #1 Selling Car In Norway
With the Model 3 and incentives in Ontario, Canada of up to $14k, who is to say we can't do the same? And if you can get similar incentives in Australia as in Norway, there's no reason you can't also do the same, especially with the Model 3, if Norway can do it with the Model S.
But, as Blue heaven said, the term "mass market car" is referring to the U.S. market and the price point of a Model 3 fits in that category just right, even before incentive. Tesla isn't about offering "segment" cars. Tesla wants to change transportation as we know it altogether - and that includes opening up its patents to other EV makers.
My comments relate to the Australian market.
So did mine. You said "Tesla should avoid any ambition to be a mass market producer" and I said "the term "mass market car" is referring to the U.S. market." I pointed out, however, "if you can get similar incentives in Australia as in Norway" then perhaps the Model 3 can become a mass market car in Australia.
Indeed, "similar incentives" seems to be something our politicians (incumbent ones anyway) in Canberra, cannot seem to absorb through their thick skins. If "innovative" products like the Tesla M3 are to succeed then they (and others like them) need some short term encouragement. However, as I said, the current Federal Gov ehre is too short sighted to do much about that. State governments likewise. They could forego stamp duty on pure electric vehicles, for instance, and (Say) 50% of that on hybrids, but, no, too difficult for them to see the future staring them in the face.
We will never going get those kind of incentives in Australia. Our wealth fund is the other direction.
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Our governments are there because we elected the most popular person in the electorate. That doesn't mean they have skill, intelligence, or vision. It's always astounded me that the treasurer of any australian state, in charge of more expenditure than any company in that state, doesn't necessarily have an accounting or finance qualification.
Beyond incentives I think we should be more worried about some genius politician getting in a twist about the potential for declining fuel excise duty. The result would be increasing road tax to account for the fact that our fuel is excise free and even GST free if it comes from solar panels.
Aside from everything else, Australia now imports refined fuel and we have closed our refineries. Strategic disaster. More, how many steel mills, aluminium refineries remain here? The tax the profitable production sector, spend like drunken sailors on the unproductive sector typical of the left have led to this parlous situation. Too many entitlements and far too few obligations! A trade union hack in charge of the country has led to massive gains for workers, but a massive outflow of jobs overseas, so we have a highly paid workforce with no jobs to go to. Good one, trade unions!
Now we have political geniuses scratching for more taxes to reward the unproductive with. Manufacturing in this country is all but dead. So what jobs are our kids going to have? Service industries? There are only so many of those. We do actually have to make something!
All this because of dropping of tariffs pricing labour out of all proportion in the name of socialism, which all sides of politics endorse in deed if not in word.
Robin Hood died a long time ago. Our pollies seem to have forgotten that.
Just to get it back to the definition of a "mass market car" - I don't think the Model 3 will be a mass market car, but as has been stated by many, it will be a competitor to the entry level luxury car segment.
BMW sold just over 4000 3 series last year.
Mercedes sold just over 9000 C class in 2015.
As a point of comparison, Mazda sold more than 38,000 Mazda 3's last year. So yeah, it won't be a mass market car.
However, the entry level luxury market is still a good one. And if Tesla can take significant market share from the bigger, more established companies, they'll be laughing.
In days gone by, the highest selling car in the USA was either the Ford Torus, the Toyota Camry, or the Honda Civic. THOSE are mass market cars....currently selling price of roughly $30K. There is no way that Tesla's first, less expensive car can compete with those. However, and I agree with Tim, the low end of the luxury market is more likely: Toyota Avalon, Honda Accord, Lexus IS series, Mercedes C (or A/B) class
Time will tell. But for us, my bet/hope is that there is a fully optioned Model 3 with lots of toys (dual engine, high end interior, autopilot, etc) for $70K US ... half the fully loaded model S


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You might have heard of them since their appearance on the hit television show, America's Got Talent. You might know them from the video that went viral in which they sing one of their earliest hits, "No Matter Where You Are", during their wedding. Either way, odds are whether you remember their name or not, you've heard of Us The Duo.
Soon to be a trio with the birth of their child in the near future, Michael and Carissa Alvarado have set off on tour across the United States ready to blow people's minds with their artfully crafted lyrics and killer harmonies. As far as concerts go, this is one you won't want to miss because their set is jam-packed with just about everything. From slow ballads to music fit for dancing, Us The Duo has made sure to provide a little bit of everything.
Thursday night, they took the stage at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. Walking into the venue forty minutes before the opener, Justin Nozuka, took the stage I could already tell this was a group with a dedicated fan base. A sizeable portion of the venue was filled with individuals vying for top spots at the front to watch the duo and their band.
As I walked around taking in the calming atmosphere of the venue equipped with everything from chandeliers to disco balls, I listened to excited fans rave about the group. "This is my third time seeing them in concert!" proclaimed one excited concert goer. She went on to explain that she'd gone as far as to see them in Rome as they toured with Pentatonix during her time studying abroad. I was tempted to ask her further questions. However, the lights were dimming, meaning it was time for me to photograph the show.
Unfortunately for me, I'd never heard of Justin Nozuka until the night of the show. This is a pity because had I known about his music he would have made an appearance on my Spotify playlists long before July 27th. His vocal range is astounding and his music makes for perfect relaxation or late night drive music. In fact, I was so impressed with Nozuka I found my way to the merch table after his set to purchase his latest record, Run To Waters.
The rest of the audience was equally as impressed with his vocal capabilities as I was. He had them clapping along by the end of his first song. One fan even went as far as to say, "Damn guy can sing! Can we pay him to stay on stage for a little longer?" By the end of his set, it became clear why Michael and Carissa had chosen Nozuka to open their show. He'd done an amazing job getting the crowd ready for the main act. Let's just say I've very grateful I remembered the earplugs I wear when shooting photos for this concert.
Michael and Carissa didn't help the noise situation either. They're experts at getting the crowd to wait with anticipation. Their set opened with their backup band jamming quietly in the dark before Michael entered under blue lights. Finally, Carissa made her entrance as the lights exploded on the stage.
Their set was filled with numerous classics, covers, newer hits and a top-secret surprise well work the price of a ticket to the show. I watched in amazement as Carissa danced the night away as heavily pregnant as she was. She never missed a beat.
At one point the band and Michael went into a Mario jam, allowing both the bass player and drummer to showcase their talents. After the song was over Michael announced, "Yo I hit the keyboard so hard it broke a key!" It was a go hard or go home kind of night.
During their performance of "(Stop) Just Love" I watched a couple hold a poster that read, "Been together for six years because we just stopped". This highlights the impact Us the Duo has had on the lives of their fans.
All in all, the duo's performance at the Varsity Theater on July 27th stands as the best show I've had the chance to attend since the start of the summer season. I'd highly suggest grabbing tickets to anyone considering attending one of their performances during the rest of the tour. EchoMe is excited to follow Us The Duo's journey as they proceed through their whirlwind adventure on America's Got Talent. We wish them all the luck in the world when it comes to family and music.


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Purdy players named to All-State baseball teams
Coach Joshua Hughes of Purdy has announced that both Mason Roller and Trent Goetz of the Eagles' baseball squad have been selected to the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State teams. Roller was selected to the Class 2 All-State first team as an infielder, and Goetz received honorable mention recognition as an infielder.
Roller, already named the Player of the Year of the Ozark 7 Conference, powered the Eagles into the Class 2 state quarterfinals with a staggering .603 batting average for the 2009 season. He collected 38 hits and drove in 44 runs, smashing seven home runs along the way. He also received 28 walks from opposing pitchers.
Roller has already signed to play baseball next year for Drury University in Springfield.
Trent Goetz, "Gator" to the Purdy faithful, was named to the honorable mention Class 2 All-State team as an infielder. Known for his steady play on defense, Goetz also hit to the tune of .456 during the season, with two homers and 25 walks.
Both Roller and Goetz are clutch performers and contributed to the team's success in a variety of ways. Lost in the restrictive wording of their All-State classifications is the fact that both pitched extensively for the Eagles this year. Roller posted a 3-3 win-loss record as a starter, and Goetz earned five saves out of the bullpen while posting a 2.52 ERA.
In Class 3, Cassville's Aaron Jamieson received honorable mention All-State recognition. The senior, who will be play football at Central Missouri State University in the fall, earned the honors as a utility player.


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Mercedes-Benz India has launched another product from its AMG lineup in India, the Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG SUV. Based on the GL-Class 7-seater SUV, the GL63 is the second most powerful SUV offering from Mercedes's performance division after the G65 AMG. The SUV combines the luxury offered by the standard GL-Class with a bonkers of an engine and performance parts from AMG. The SUV was launched internationally in 2013 and has been launched here after customer's interest in the AMG lineup increased. The GL63 AMG will be imported into India via the CBU (completely built-unit) route and therefore is priced pretty high, but as the competition (which includes the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S) is also imported the GL63 does not lose out on value.
The Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG is priced at Rs. 1.66 Crore, ex-showroom Mumbai
What's New?
Though the basic silhouette of the SUV has not changed much compared to the GL-Class, there are enough styling changes all over which indicate that this is GL63. Starting from the front; the grille, lower air-dam, LED-daytime running lamps and the front skid-plate are different. The grille still features two horizontal slats, but they are much sharper as compared to the ones found on the GL-Class. The bumper design is different which includes a larger air-dam, silver skid plates and slightly different LED-daytime running lamps. The LED daytime running lamps are placed slightly higher, the chrome skid plate on the GL-Class has been replaced by silver ones on the GL63 which are placed lower.
Move to the side and the only visual difference that you can see are the wheels, the GL63 features 5-spoke alloy wheels which look very different from the ones found on the GL-Class.
Move to the rear and the styling changes are limited to the bumper. You get three-part mesh elements on the bumper, very noticeable dual twin-exhausts and a silver skid plate.
Inside the GL63, you'll have to look into the finer details to spot the differences between it and the GL-Class. Things like the steering wheel, pedals, gear-shift paddles, instrument cluster, seats etc. are different. The steering wheel, while remaining to be a 4-spoke unit has been sourced from AMG and gets a flat-bottom which is supposedly more sporty. The paddle shifts behind the steering wheel are different. The pedals are now more sporty, finished in stainless steel and with more grip. The instrument cluster gets bolder graphics than the ones on the GL-Class. There is ample badges around the SUV to tell you that this one is an AMG, you get badges on the headrests, door sills, on the floor mats and even on the TFT-multimedia-screen on the centre console when you start the vehicle.
The GL63 AMG is ultimately a luxury SUV and you get oodles of it inside. All the features you find on the GL-Class have been carried over and given the AMG treatment. All the seven seats are as luxurious as before but get double contrast stitching, the front occupants also get massage seats which offer even more comfort. It is offered with a 20-CD system with Bluetooth and USB interface, connected to a Harman Kardon 1200W sound system which consists of 14 speakers. The middle-row seats fold neatly forward at a push of a button to provide access to the last-row of seats, these seats are as comfortable as the others and not cramped like many other SUVs.
Performance and Handling
The biggest change in the GL63 AMG is of course, the engine, transmission and handling package incorporated into the SUV.
The GL63 AMG features a 5.5-litre, bi-turbo, V8 petrol engine. The engine has a peak power output of 557 BHP and a maximum torque output of 760 Nm, giving the SUV to sprint from standstill to 100 KMPH in 4.9 seconds and hit a electronically limited top-speed of 250 KMPH; this is despite the fact that this is a full-blown SUV. The GL-Class in India on the other hand is powered by a 258 BHP, 619 Nm V6 Diesel.
The power is transmitted to all four tyres via a 7-speed AMG Speedshift Plus automatic transmission, which also features an Economy mode for those times when you feel guilty about the environment. The power transmitted to the front and rear tyres in a ratio of 40:60 for best ride-dynamics. The GL63 AMG features air-suspension all around with a leveling system to keep things from getting alarming when you decide to floor the throttle and go around a corner. The speed-sensitive electronic steering also contributes to better handling at higher speeds.
The brakes have been enhanced, 390-mm discs at front and 345-mm discs at the rear along with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist and other aids bring the behemoth to a safe and early stop.
What do you think of the Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG? Let us know in the comments section below.


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"Here I am, Lord.
Is it I Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart."
Today at my church, we ended the service with the beautifully stirring "Here I Am, Lord," written by Dan Schutte in 1981. I love to sing this hymn. It never fails to fill my heart with the Holy Spirit. In fact, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that this hymn has been an anthem for my own relationship with God.
All I wish to do is God's will because I know that His plans are far better than anything I could want. That thought used to scare me. What if I fall in love with a man who turns out not to be in God's plans for me? What if I want a career that will make a comfortable living for me, but God needs me elsewhere? What if He wants to send me to a foreign country to dig wells? What if He wants me to do a job I would hate?
I heard a verse from Jeremiah on the radio one day:
"'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.'"
My life changed that day. Of course the Lord doesn't want me to be miserable! He wants me to grow and to be refined under His guidance. What if it is not the Lord's guidance that causes such pain and frustration, but the struggle against His will that makes us miserable? I decided to try it; if God promised me that His plans for me were good, I would let Him lead me wherever He needs me. I thought of myself in my rational mind as one of those television sitcom characters from the 1960's: "it's just so crazy, it might work!"
It is several years after that day now. My life has been blessed and all my needs are met. I still have no idea what the Lord needs me to do for Him, but I wake up each morning confident that I am on the path He has set for me. I pray over each decision I need to make and I discuss the big ones with trusted advisors whom I know are also with God. The doors that need to open just open. Paths He does not wish me to take become unavailable to me. In the meantime, I don't fret.
That's the hardest part – not fretting. I'm a planner. I like to know the plan at least a dozen steps ahead. Currently, I am in my senior undergraduate year at university and looking at graduate schools. While applying to scholarship and fellowship programs, I find peace in praying that God will guide this journey to where He needs me and for Him to place me in the right program with the right funding. God will do His part, I guarantee. For my part, I can make it hard by worrying over every application and school decision, or I can just calmly and efficiently cross my t's and dot my i's and trust God to do the hard work.
Today, as our church service ended on Schutte's inspiring hym, our music director asked us to sing the refrain again without the piano. As the congregation raised their voices, strong and confident, I raised my hand to the sky. "Here I am, Lord! I will go if you will lead me!" I will, because I know that His will is good.


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A common argument against same-sex marriage is that marriage is "about" children. Or that the purpose of marriage is the raising of children. Or some similar claim.
Conservative philosopher Keith Burgess-Jackson rebuts a certain class of arguments against the claim that marriage is "about" children here. But the claim he defends–that marriage is about children–strips marriage of its historical context. Marriage becomes an ahistorical entity, floating in an historically unanchored "eternal now".
Why do we think marriage is "about" one thing? How do we work out whatever it is marriage is "about"?
If we examine marriage as a human phenomenon, then we will find that the only common defining feature of marriage across human societies is that it creates in-laws. Which suggests that marriage is about connection.
But, of course,"marriage is about" arguments typically does not do any such thing as taking such a broad, historically anchored, view. Indeed, such claims are often largely, or even completely, ignorant of the diversity of human marriage customs. What is actually meant is "in our society/civilisation, marriage is about …". Which then raises the question of why marriage in our society is like it is.
Because of a particular historical evolution. One of which was the deliberate suppression, on religious grounds, of same-sex marriage. Either in the pre-Christian history of the Mediterranean world or the pre-colonial history of societies subject to European settlement or conquest. In the rabbinical text the Sifra, the following appears (in Achrei Mot 9:8):
I did not say this [prohibition] except for the statutes enacted by them, their fathers, and their father's fathers. And what would they do? A man would marry a man, a woman [would marry] a woman, a man would marry a woman and her daughter, and a woman would marry two men. Therefore it says, "and in their statutes do not follow.
Rabbinical literature included some very absolutist prohibitions on homosexual activity (between men) some of which implies (pdf) the existence of same-sex marriages. Such prohibitions fit in with the priestly and clerical interest in moral complexity and outcasting.
Nor was this rabbinical denunciation of folks same-sex marrying each other mere rhetorical invention. It is fairly clear that an early piece of Christian legislation in the Roman Empire banned (pdf) same-sex marriages (Th. C. 9.8.3):
When a man marries and is about to offer himself to men in womanly fashion (quum vir nubit in feminam viris porrecturam), what does he wish, when sex has lost all its significance; when the crime is one which it is not profitable to know; when Venus is changed to another form; when love is sought and not found? We order the statutes to arise, the laws to be armed with an avenging sword, that those infamous persons who are now, or who hereafter may be, guilty may be subjected to exquisite punishment.
This is the period when marriage laws took a very adverse turn for women (pdf): on religious grounds, but clearly about stripping women control over their fertility and shifting legal and sexual power and authority to men. Claiming that marriage is "about" children is not necessarily good for women.
Much of the contemporary "culture wars" are about reversing that Christianisation and reverting to much more Roman practices on matters of sex and gender. While retaining the moral universalism that Christianity added to the Classical heritage.
Really, marriage is "about" what a given society collectively decides it is about. This is where the claims that marriage is "by definition" a union of a man and a woman are so silly. First, polygyny is clearly a form of marriage–the Bible says so, referring to "Solomon's wives". Second, polyandry is clearly a form of marriage–see the Mahabharata. Suddenly, marriage becomes "by definition" between one or more men and one or more women. The claim that it is not so in our society is true, but that is also a social choice. Marriage has been chosen to be "defined" that way. As it can be decided to "define" it differently.
Monogamous marriage is about two people building a life together much more directly than it is about children. That is why infertile folk are allowed to marry and an intent to have children has never been a required attribute. It is also why it is a socially preferred vehicle for raising children. But it is the mutual commitment that makes it suitable, is not that having children magically creates mutual commitment.
After all, it is not as if same-sex marriages cannot also be "about" children. Once we permit adoption–accepting that conception and raising children are not the same thing, so avoiding sloppy use of the term "procreative"–then same-sex marriages can be every bit "about" children as opposite-sex marriages.
So, claims based on the alleged nature of marriage turn out to ignore a considerable amount of history. Once marriage is understood as two people building a life together, then two people of the same-sex committed to building a life together can be as thoroughly married as anyone else.
Which, presumably, is why popular sentiment has been shifting towards supporting same-sex marriage. Because that is how people actually understand marriage, they just needed to get used to the idea that same-sex attracted people are "just folks" too. The subtitle of an excellent history of marriage is How Love Conquered Marriage. The arrival (or, more accurately, the return) of same-sex marriage is just part of that long historical process.


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Filmmaker Dan Mazer gives the rom com genre a fresh spin in his debut as a feature film director. In his hilarious new comedy, I Give It a Year, about the trials and tribulations of a newlywed couple, the writer of Borat and Bruno starts where other romantic comedies finish and delivers a witty, entertaining movie that plays against all those set pieces that audiences have seen a million times. Opening August 9th, the film stars Rose Byrne, Rafe Spall, Anna Faris and Simon Baker and features a strong supporting cast that includes Stephen Merchant, Minnie Driver, Jason Flemyng and Olivia Colman.
In an exclusive interview, Mazer talked about what inspired him to make an edgy comedy about the realities of first year marriage, how the key to directing is to surround yourself with brilliant people and let them do their thing, why writing compelling characters and casting the right actors to play them was essential to capturing the right tone, what Baker who has the least comedic background brought to his role, how he discovered he enjoys directing a lot more than writing, and his upcoming projects, all comedies, including an as yet untitled TV pilot for Fox and several film scripts that he's considering directing. Hit the jump for the full interview.
What inspired you to write this and did you always plan to direct?
Dan Mazer: I always did plan to direct it just because this is quite a personal film in an odd way. It felt quite contained, and because the words were so uniquely mine, I didn't want to hand it over to somebody else necessarily. In terms of inspiration, it's kind of two-fold. Number one, it was a reaction to the romantic comedy, to being burnt too many times going to see romantic comedies, and then finding out they're neither particularly romantic nor particularly comedic and were weirdly fabricated stories about ditsy New York PR girls who have to team up with gruff Australian sheep farmers to find a wedding ring that's been swallowed by a dog in Venice. And, against all the odds, they fall in love during that journey, that mission, and end up in a fairy tale wedding at the end. And like I say, that sort of thing doesn't say anything about relationships. It doesn't say anything about romance. It's an entirely fabricated confection. I'm much more interested in that sort of film. I think, well hold on. You really shouldn't be together. Why are we celebrating this union? Because the truth is, in six months' time, you're going to be at each other's throats. It's going to be rancorous, acrimonious. The sheep farmer is going to want a piece of the New York PR agency and vice versa, and it's going to be miserable. This isn't real life.
To me, there was an interesting movie to be made about two people who had been on that whirlwind romance and what happens after the fairy tale wedding. And this thought coincided or coalesced when I was at a wedding of a friend who got married to somebody that literally everybody in the congregation thought that you definitely should not get married to. This was the worst idea either of you have ever had. And almost in unison at the same time as she was saying "I do," everyone was turning to each other and saying, "I give it a year." And that just struck me as an interesting jumping off point for a film. At what point do you bail? At what point do you acknowledge this isn't going right.
With a great cast like this, to what extent do you give them a sense of the scene and then just let them do their thing? What's your directing style?
Mazer: I think actors like to be directed. Actors like to know where they're headed and what they want, so I'm very encouraging. I like to foster an atmosphere on set of collaboration and openness and risk taking. The beauty is when you have such brilliantly talented people as I did in my cast, you definitely don't want to fetter them in any sense. You want them to be able to go out there and do their thing and feel confident in doing their thing, because ultimately I'm the person who gets the credit which is great. I know what I want. I try and convey that at the beginning and set that out, but within those parameters, I'm very happy for them to experiment and try things and give it a go. To me, it's important. It's incredibly easy as a director to be egotistical. Of course, it is because you have 200 people on set every day listening to your every word and whatever you say goes, and that can be slightly corrupting. And actually, to be a good director, you have to take ego out of it, because hopefully what you've done is surrounded yourself with brilliant people. Let them be brilliant and you just shepherd that and marshal that and hopefully guide it however you can, but definitely not to the extent that you're overbearing.
Tone is always important, but it seems especially so in an edgy film like this. How important are the characters and the way they're written and cast in terms of bringing the right tone to the film?
Mazer: You're absolutely right about that. My casting process was slightly different and slightly interesting insofar as I knew everybody could act. That's something you've seen. You know people can. You've seen them on the screen and you think either they're a good actor or a bad actor. So that's not the point. What I wanted to do was find people who I thought would have a similar comic sensibility. So, as opposed to getting people in to read the script and read scenes with me, what I wanted to do was sit down and chat to these people and just say, "Okay. Do you share my sense of humor? Do you understand what this film is getting at? Do you know the tone that we're trying to get to?" And it was interesting. I spoke to lots of actors who, particularly when it came to casting Josh, the role that Rafe plays, were probably more eminent than Rafe, or more well-known, but they just weren't funny people. I felt myself struggling when I spoke to them. I just thought this is going to be an uphill struggle on set because there isn't an inbuilt sense of humor there, which is what you need. Fortunately, everybody I got was fantastically funny, much funnier than I am, and I let them go off and do their thing when needs be. They just understood what I wanted the film to be and embraced that and delivered it.
All of the actors have impeccable comedic timing, but especially Simon Baker. What did he bring to the role?
Mazer: Simon is really interesting because he's the one with probably the least – and he wouldn't mind me saying this – comic pedigree. We don't know him as being a comedian. But what was fantastic was that he really embraced the idea that I was trying to get for it. When Simon Baker comes on screen, there is a preconception about what you're going to get. You're going to get the suave, charming, debonair lothario who cuts a swathe through the women in the cast and is the dreamboat. He was interested in slightly undercutting that which is what his character does. He walks on stage. You have an expectation that he is going to be this dreamboat, but ultimately, his character is a bit of a dick. Not massively so, but he isn't the cookie cutter romantic hero that you would anticipate. Simon was primed to play against preconceived ideas of what he might be and really embraced that and it was great.
How did the final film compare to what you had originally envisioned?
Mazar: As I've said to people, and I've come to use this sporting terminology, if you had offered me this 18 months ago, I'd have bitten your arm off. Essentially, I loved it. It was great. I'm really proud of it. I think the performances and the cast – I mean, universally people say wow, what a fantastic cast, and they really were. They completely delivered. Like I say, it was like playing fancy football where all these people that I had admired for year and had thought wouldn't it be great if I could get them in my film, they agreed to do it. They came in and they all completely delivered. I was delighted. For a first feature, and for any feature, I'm just proud of how it turned out.
Was there anything you wished you had known on the first day of shooting that you learned in the process of making the film?
Mazar: I mean, it's weird. I've been on lots of film sets. I've produced films and written films and been around, so it wasn't my first rodeo in terms of that stuff. Nothing particularly surprised me, I have to say. I came in and I enjoyed the first day and I enjoyed the last day. I don't want to sound arrogant and say that I know everything about directing and I've got it cracked, but it was just all in all a joyous experience. To me, the key to directing, to be honest, is just surround yourself with brilliant people and let them do their thing. Actually the key was, I had a brilliant director of photography in Ben Davis who just made everything look lovely and held my hand through the things that I didn't understand. He was incredibly collaborative and generous. The art department was fantastic and Simon Elliott (the film's production designer). Every department was great and I let them do their things and trusted in them. I'd step in if there was something that I didn't like the look of, which left me to concentrate on the acting and the characters and the jokes and all of that which I'm pretty comfortable with. Ultimately, the whole thing was just a happy experience.
The film has wonderful music and a terrific score, too.
Mazar: Thank you. The score is great. It's a guy called Ilan Eshkeri. He's very talented. And there was a music supervisor called Nick Angel who corralled all these great bands to do these fantastic cover versions for us.
What did you discover about yourself in the process of directing this film?
Mazar: I learned that I enjoy directing a lot more than I enjoy writing, which is interesting, because writing is lonely and infamous basically. You sit down in the morning on your own to write something. You get to the end of the day and it's not like you've cracked it and it's finished and it's done, because it can always be improved. It can always be changed. There is no right answer, so you can drive yourself crazy with just the expanse of infinite possibilities when it comes to writing. With directing, your day is done. When you hit seven o'clock, it's "Cut." That's what it is. For better or worse, that's what you've got and you have to make that work, and there's something incredibly liberating about that because you can't torture yourself. You have to focus on the moment, and you have to embrace every second and opportunity and maximize that, whereas with writing, there's no imperative there. You just amble along.
What are you working on next?
Mazer: I've just shot a pilot for TV for Fox that hopefully the response is good and that will get picked up. We'll find out soon. It doesn't have a title yet. It's a comedy. And then, movie-wise, I'm writing a couple of things. They're all comedies. It's the only way I know. I'm also being sent scripts, which is really nice, kind of off the back of this, so I don't necessarily have to generate my own stuff. I'm just looking for something that's explosively funny and relatable in equal measure. It's tough to make funny films. And the truth is, with this process, especially if you write your own movie, then you're giving three years of your life to it. And so, I just have to be sure that when I embark on it that I'm happy to think that in three years' time I'm going to be sitting in a room on the tenth floor of an odd office building at Ginsberg Libby talking about it. (laughs) So I'm keen not to jump into it too quickly and just make sure it's something that I really want.


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The results of our Pakistan Talent Barometer study are out and some of the findings are striking. More than ever, employees are looking for opportunities outside their own workplace. In 2011 around 52% of all employees were actively looking for other opportunities and this year that percentage has risen to 63%. Look around your office, only 4 out of 10 employees are happy where they are and want to remain your colleague. The other 6 are running for the door…
Loyalty to ones organization has disappeared. The average number of years of service in the US in the 80's was 23 years, but as of a couple of years ago this has gone down to an average of 2 – 3 years. What's interesting is that when the researches asked employees why they are leaving, they replied that the company doesn't invest in them. In return when researchers then asked the companies why they don't invest in their employees, management stated that employees are leaving so quickly that it is not worth their money. (A classic chicken and egg situation.)
So with loyalty to employers out the window, the most important thing as a leader is to focus on getting the best out of your employee whilst he or she is with you, along with letting them know their value to the organization.
The Talent Barometer findings indicate that the two main reasons people stay with organization are (1) the good name and reputation of the company and (2) that it offers challenging and interesting work. Furthermore we know that company leaders and line managers that are able to create a trustful relationship with their employees and recognize them for their contribution, are more likely to create an environment where people want to go the extra mile and are willing to stay with the organization. In fact, employees with the highest levels of commitment perform 20% better and are 87% less likely to leave the organization, which indicates that engagement is linked to organizational performance.
How do you get the best out of your team? Are your employees being faithful, or are they looking for the next best thing.
– Paul Keijzer


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The 16th House Music With Love Podcast is tastefully served to us by the head honcho of the much respected Artizan Music label. Jafar's backpack contains overs 60 releases and remixes for heavyweight labels such as Toolroom, Huddtraxx, LoudEast, Gravitation, Blacksoul, Hydraulix, Hustle Music, Tonecontrol and of course Artizan.
The podcast is jam-packed with "back to the roots" house sounds of Chicago and New York. Plus a couple of exclusive Jafar edits on top.
HMWL PODCAST 16 – Jafar (Poussez, Artizan Music, Toolroom)
1. Franc Spangler – Forever & A Day – Delusions of Grandeur
2. The Revenge – Leave your Mind – Mule Musiq
3. Floating Points – Peoples potential – Eglo
4. Mark E & Dragan – Body Movin' Freak (Greg Wilson Mashup) – White
5. KZA – Unfaithful (Version 1) – Mule Musiq
6. The Revenge – Looking up to you – MCDE
7.Roy Ayers – Love will bring us back together – Ubiquity
8. Neurotic Drum Band – Robotic Hypnotic Adventure – Wurst Edits
9. Clappy Happers 'I believe' (Jafar's Loop the Keys edit) – White
10. Social Disco Club – The way you move (Greg Wilson Remix) – Bearfunk
11. Paper Music Issue 1 – Downtime (Flash Atkins Mix) – Paper
12. Jozif – Just You – Wolf n Lamb
13. 40 Thieves – Don't Turn it Off (brennan green mix) – Permanent Vacation
14. Groove armada – The girls say (Greg Wilson Remix) – White
15. Boo Williams – Mortal Trance – Rush Hour
16. Franz ferdinand – 'No you girls (Juan Maclean Mix) – Domino
17. Dorfmeister – Boogie no more – G-Stone
18. Infant pres Simon baker – Plastik (Todd Terje turkatech Mix) – Playhouse
19. Poussez – Acid in the Disco (Jafar's extended lush pad edit) – Artizan
20. Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – Man of War (Henrik Schwartz remix) – Z Recs
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The Parson Russell Terrier takes its name from the Reverend John Russell, a hunting clergyman, who inherited his interest in hunting and terriers from his father.
In 1819, John Russell bought Trump, a white bodied terrier with head and tail markings who sired a legacy of sporting terriers, and is regarded as the founder of the breed. The Parson Russell Terrier was bred to go to ground and was often used as the earth dog for badger or fox. It is said that he had to be a handy size to go to ground, but also had to possess stamina and be sufficiently racy to keep up with hounds. Devotees of the breed formed clubs, kept their own registry with recorded pedigrees and ran their shows outside the Kennel Club jurisdiction. However, some fanciers of the breed who wanted to join with the Kennel Club split away, and in 1983 drew up a breed standard based on that of Arthur Heinemann, who had been a disciple of the Reverend John Russell. The new club stated as its aim the promotion of the "genuine Jack Russell".
The Breed was formally recognised by the Kennel Club in 1990 as the Parson Jack Russell Terrier. However, in 1999, the breed name was changed to the Parson Russell Terrier to differentiate the two breeds. The Parson Russell is now well established in the show ring and retains its working abilities as a 'fox' terrier (see also Jack Russell Terrier).
Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin. 'Terrier' comes from the Latin word Terra, meaning earth. This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above and below ground. Dogs of terrier type have been known here since ancient times, and as early as the Middle Ages, these game breeds were portrayed by writers and painters.
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