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Jonathan Gwynne
I've been training for 3 weeks now and it's the best thing I've ever done. I've liked the idea of boxing training for 15 years but never had the confidence to throw myself into it, worried that I would feel out of place and not even sure I could throw a punch.Now I feel like I've wasted those years because I could have been boxing all along.
Cornelius is easy to work with. He's reassuring and his expectations of you are realistic yet challenging and tailored to your own ability and fitness level - which of course increases as the weeks pass. After a session I feel physically spent yet totally reenergised. It's great for improving fitness, strength, stamina, awareness, self-confidence and overall state of mind.
Alison Wade
I would like to thank Cornelius for helping me to increase my fitness, strength and to tone up those stubborn wobbly bits! His personal training sessions are varied and fun, he always gives me a fantastic all over body work out and I feel amazing afterwards. Boxing is a great form of exercise for all everyone whatever your age, fitness or gender.
I highly recommend boxing with Cornelius he is an inspirational trainer and I look forward to every session with him.
James Jordan
I have been training with Cornelius now for around 7 weeks and have noticed a huge improvement in both my boxing skill and overall fitness. When I first started I had no idea what to expect as I had never participated in boxing before. Cornelius designs the sessions around you and makes it specific to what you both feel you want to achieve. I have throughly enjoyed my sessions with Cornelius and would recommend him to anyone. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but cornelius made me feel welcome and is a genuine nice guy. He is a great motivator and pushes you hard to achieve your goals. Im delighted with the progress made so far and look forward to many more sessions with Cornelius.
James J
From a female perspective, In the predominantly male dominated sport of boxing it was refreshing to get the opportunity to train again with Cornelius Carr.
He takes the time to treat all members of the group as individual boxers showing little distinction between male and female and yet still catering for everyone's strengths and weaknesses.
The tuition was superb and after years of training in a variety of sports I came away feeling that this was my home.
Its a great way to get fit and if there are any girls out there reading this don't hesitate I am a 48 year old female and this will light your fire. Can't wait till the next training session.'"
- Fiona from Scotland
Stuart Holt
After years of doing 6 months of one thing, the 6 months of another, it is great to finally find a martial art/fighting system that really gives me what I want, realistic self defence abilities taught by someone that really does know what they are talking about and even better has proven it against the world."
- Stuart Holt
When me and my friend first arrived and saw the place I was thinking "Who am I kidding? Me, boxing... NO WAY!" But something kept me from chickening out It helped to have my friend there because we kept telling each other that we could do this. However, the moment we met Cornelius he made us feel right at home. It was very good because I had never done boxing before and didn't really know what to expect but with his help I was able to plunge into it very easily and I really enjoyed it. This is physically demanding but totally worth it. It's definitely something that everyone should try at least once in life."
- Elfa
First session over ,absolutely knackered, I did'nt think I was in that bad a shape, definitely back for more next week, I need a lot of motivating and Cornelius did that for sure, good advice and top bloke to boot, well impressed!!"
- Mike
I had never done any boxing before, only a few martial arts when I was younger. I was always interested in boxing and really wanted to learn but was also looking for a way to get fit and enjoy it at the same time. I've never been good at sitting on a spin bike inside the gym not moving, I've always preffered getting outside and taking part in something that would give me excercise, get me moving as well as being enjoyable.
I have to say the first thing I noticed after finishing the first session with Cornelius (other than how knackered I was) was how much enthusiasm I had for carrying on, if I hadn't been aching so much I'd have phoned up and booked another one the next day.
He's really approachable and makes it very enjoyable training you at your own level but still pushing you and encouraging you. Before I started I wasn't very fit but I know I'm going to get there because I'll keep coming back, and I'm seeing improvements in my fitness already. It's great to have someone there to offer advice on your technique or things you can do outside the training sessions, and he knows what he's talking about. It's not like the other classes where you're put at the back with 30 other students and don't really know whether you're doing the technique right or not.
Cornelius is always there ready to let you know if you're on the right track or where you could improve. My goal is to get fit, learn boxing and be able to appreciate and understand it more, gain some confidence and maybe even do a little sparring after getting into shape and when I'm ready....I know I'll be able to do all this and more with his training and advice.
" I really appreciate it mate and I know I'm going to make massive improvements with your help."
- Nick
I am the kind of person who is always in search of new experiences and being tired of daily routine I needed a change, an outlet to channel negative emotions and distance myself from my daily life.
My friend reccommended a boxing trainer Cornelius Carr and I thought, why not? Tell you what, I am not easily impressed but I was thrilled by the experience, these emotions were completely new to me.
Cornelius channels energy and motivates you to excel. The other great thing is that apart from fitness, you also learn essential skills which apply to other aspects of life and where better to learn these skills than from a master?
Now, knowing the level of fitness that boxing requires I feel very excited about what I can achieve. A message to all girls: do not be afraid to challenge yourself. Cornelius Carr has so much to give and it may be exactly what you are looking for."
- Sasha
I first saw cornelius at christchurch quay get active fun day, I watched his demo and was really impressed. I had been looking for something new to do rather than just going to the gym doing the same boring workout and not getting any results. So I phoned cornelius and discussed what I wanted to achieve which was basically to lose some weight and get fit.
My first session with cornelius was brilliant, not only was it the hardest training session I had ever done but also the most enjoyable. The session was paced perfectly doing lots of different routines from shadow boxing to punch bag work and pad work, this was then followed by some circuit work with lots of press up's and sit up's. I came out completely exhausted but loved every minute of it.
I have now been going every week and am seeing the results I wanted, I actually look forward to doing the training.
So my advice to anyone thinking about training with cornelius is stop thinking about it and do it you wont be disappointed."
- James
Ben Jones
I always had a love for the sport of boxing and wanted to give it a go myself. Cornelius was very helpful when it came to advising me on what equipment to buy and made my first session very welcoming. I'd highly recommend him to anyone and look forward to many more sessions!"
- Ben Jones
Tom Valley
I wanted to give boxing a go to improve my fitness. The sessions are hard work but very fun. Cornelius is a great coach with a good sense of humour."
- Tom Vallely
I had been going to a personal trainer for some time at a local gym but found I was getting bored, my partner was training with Cornelius and suggested I give boxing training a go, I did'nt think I would enjoy it as it's not really seen as a womens sport, but I decided to try it and loved it .
I now think it's great for women and Cornelius is a great trainer. I can be a bit lazy at times but I feel he motivates me and I end up working harder.
Cornelius makes the workouts varied so you do not get bored from doing the same thing , my fitness has improved so much since I started , it's great for toning up and I have managed to shift that last stubborn half a stone !
I never used to look forward to exercising but I do look forward to this, I would highly recommend it to anyone who women who wants to get fit and toned ."
- Claire
I had no previous experience boxing, before I started the summer...I was a complete noddle armed, choir boy with a training regime of a hamster. So if you have hamster-like skills and it takes you time to get things right, Cornelius will take the time and train you right.
After just training once a week, working the pads, and sucking up the heart pounding training circuits...I am in the best shape of your life! My muscles have dramatically toned up, and I've burned off the pug from my stomach...each training day just keeps getting better and better...Cornelius constantly mixes it up with new drills, which leaves your body guessing each time.
There's nothing like training one-on-one, or training in a small group with self motivated individuals. It's not a class where he'll stick you in a corner with another novice...Cornelius is right there in front of you, watching your every move...guiding you...making sure your getting it right".
Why train with anyone else?...full stop!"
- Brad
I found Cornelius professional, affable and easy to work with, he was able to gauge the pace to work at perfectly.
The training was great fun and in a short space of time Cornelius had given my colleague and I a few moves for our charity event match and an excellent taster of the sport.
I hope to get Cornelius back to work with our volunteers and service users as a fantastic way to exercise and get fit. It has totally changed my view of boxing and given me a new appreciation of the sport and the physical demands it makes on the body."
Best wishes - Simon
I have been in gyms since the age of 16 and was looking for something to add a new dynamic to my training.
I had done some boxing before and knew that with the correct guidance it was the perfect sport to develop my fitness, stamina, core muscles and overall strength.
I had been in search of a boxing trainer for a long time, but none provided the technical knowledge or ability to push me that I had been looking for. Stumbling across Cornelius' website was a godsend, after all there cannot be anybody more qualified than a British and World middleweight champion to train you.
The sessions with Cornelius are exactly what I was looking for, his knowledge and ability to coach boxing are second to none and his top level experience really shows from a technical perspective. Coupled to that he is a fully qualified personal trainer who can tailor the sessions to help you achieve whatever you need. I thought that I was reasonably fit going into the sessions but I have never worked so hard or felt that I'd achieved as much as I did in his sessions.
I am pleased that I found Cornelius when I did because I know that with what he has to offer his diary is going to become full very quickly." - Alexis
Chris Tanner
I had never been in a Boxing ring before and Boxing was something I have always wanted to try. I read an article in The Daily Echo on Cornelius and his training. I decided to give it a go as I figured I could only benefit learning from an Ex World Champion, if Cornelius could not train me then no one could.
I have only been training with Cornelius for a few weeks and already I have noticed a huge difference in my boxing technique, fitness and attitude.
Training with Cornelius is intense, yet enjoyable and I find myself wanting to train more and more each week. He really pushes me too, so I get the full potential out of our training sessions.
I would highly recommend booking a session with Cornelius Carr, whether you want to just get fit and try a new sport or want to train to fight, his sessions offer the perfect combination"
- Chris Tanner
I have been using a gym a few times a week periodically for a number of years now but not really made any notable progress. I've put this down to never really pushing myself beyond what I'm comfortable with.
Having stumbled across an article in The Echo about Cornelius and his training sessions I decided to make a change. Since I've been training with Cornelius in the last month or so my training has been anything but comfortable!!
He really knows how to push you hard enough to get the most out of you but still leave you wanting to train more and more. I've now stopped hurting in places I didn't know I had and am really feeling the benefit from a fitness point of view.
My boxing technique has also improved considerably in the last few weeks.
I have and would recommend booking some sessions with Cornelius to anyone who is interested in improving their fitness and /or boxing."
- Warren
I am 42 years old and thought I had always kept myself relitively fit until I went and trained with Cornellius. I had done some boxing when I was younger and did ok and although I had kept quite fit there is nothing like boxing fitness. I couldnt do a round on the pads with out getting out of breath and thought sometimes that id never get to where I wanted to be. Seven weeks down the line and it is coming. I feel better in myself and more confident. I own and help run a few businesses and I can think better. fitness does that for you. Cornellius is now helping my son get fit and im very happy. Cornellius is a godsend to me."
Thanks mate. - Ricky
Cliffe Tribe
Some guys when they reach 50 years of age dash out and buy a Harley or learn to play the guitar. Me? ....well I am learning to box!
I played amateur football for 25 years, retiring two years ago at the tender age of 48. Since then the most physical thing done is cycle to the pub. I have always enjoyed boxing as a spectator sport, but never dreamt of putting gloves on.
You can imagine that when I showed for the first training session, trepidation was king. I should not have worried, Cornelius expertly recognised my degree of competence (not much) and fitness levels (flabby). That said and thus far, he has not patronised or belittled me in anyway at all, only encouraged (He is not soft either though, after today's hour I did want to be sick)!
Cornelius is patient, incredibly professional, a great communicator, funny and totally committed to getting the best out of me. The whole training experience is very enjoyable and it is making me really focus on what can be achieved. I am keeping a diary of my exploits and it will be available soon."
- Cliffe Tribe - www.poselco.co.uk
Hi Cornelius - I finally got the time to write a testimonial for your website ...
"I was aiming to find a training system that would push me to my limits both physically and mentally, to help transition me onto the next fitness level. I had always admired the discipline of boxing training, but thought if would be hard to find someone to learn the basics from. I had visited a few boxing gyms in the local area, yet they were more focused on youths rather than senior beginners. I was lucky to find an ex World Boxing champion who provided personal training. I approached the first session with nerves and anticipation, however Cornelius quickly made me feel comfortable, and provided a supportive environment allowing me to learn the art of boxing. I can honestly say I have never worked as hard in my life, or seen such a rapid improvement in my fitness level. For anyone considering training with Cornelius I would say just do it ! You will not be disappointed, and it will teach you how to push yourself, whilst being hugely rewarding at the same time."
- Cheers, Colby.


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The rocker turned actor's design firm, Kravitz Designs, is taking on its first residential project in New York.
From Grammy-winning rock star to successful actor, there's no shortage of titles that can be used to describe Lenny Kravitz. And now, he's adding another one to that list: interior designer.
Kravitz Design, an interior and product design firm created by the rocker, has taken on its first multi-unit residential designing project in New York. The firm is in charge of creating the overall vibe and feel for a new luxury condominium that's replacing a parking garage at the northeast corner of Mulberry and Kenmare Streets. And Kravitz's vision for the building is fit for A-list celebrities.
"It's really about trying to capture some of that original downtown feel that I experienced in the '80s," said Kravitz to the New York Times. He continued, "We definitely wanted to mix several different things together to get a more sensual feel. Things you can touch and feel. I wanted it to be moody, sexy, warm."
To bring that vision to life, Kravitz utilized juxtapose rough and refined surfaces as well as mixed materials. And even though this is his first residential project, it's not his first time dabbling in design. Kravitz Design was originally founded back in 2003, with previous projects including wallpaper for Flavor Paper, furniture for CB2, a chandelier for Swarovski and a watch for Rolex.
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"Francois Boucher was the French Rococo painter, engraver and designer whose delightful light subjects best embody the frivolity and elegant superficiality of French court life in the middle of the eighteenth century. Boucher lived his whole life in Paris. Born in 1703, his first teacher was his father, a famous designer of embroidery, who recognised his son's natural gift and decided to send him to a more experienced master. François Boucher therefore entered the Atelier de la Moine and, having spent valuable formative time there, went to work with an experienced specialist engraver. In 1721 Boucher received a flattering and prestigious commission to illustrate L'Histoire de France by Daniel. At this time he was striving to be acceptable to L'Academie and this diligence was rewarded in 1723, when he won the Academy's first prize. He then travelled to Italy and, upon his return to France, found success as a semi-official portrait painter to the wives and mistresses of financiers and public figures. Boucher's reputation grew rapidly and, in 1733, he married Marie-Jeanne Buzot, his favourite model. In January of the following year, he entered L'Academie, thus finally achieving the recognition he craved and deserved as one of the greatest painters of his time. Thanks to the influence of Madame de Pompadour, he became the official artist to the King and also worked as a designer for the Beauvais Tapestry Company. There he created many designs and painted charmingly indelicate mythological scenes, inspired by Veronese, Reubens and Watteau. He was morally censured for his scandalous depictions, but this happy time was not to last. Boucher died six months later, in 1770, worn out by both work and pleasure."
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Birthday special: 10 lesser known facts about Atal Bihari Vajpayee
On the 90th birthday of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today, here are some interesting and lesser known facts on one of India's most charismatic leader
On the 90th birthday of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, here are some interesting and lesser known facts on one of India's most charismatic leader:
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Pic/AFP
1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Krishna Bihari Vajpayee and Krishna Devi in a middle-class Brahmin family. His birthday has been declared as Good Governance Day by the NDA government.
2. He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a swayamsevak in 1939 and became a full-time pracharak in 1947.
3. By virtue of his oratorical and organisational skills, he became the face of the Jana Sangh. After the death of Deendayal Upadhyaya, the mantle of its leadership fell on his shoulders and he became its national president in 1968. Along with Nanaji Deshmukh, Balraj Madhok and L K Advani, Vajpayee led the Jana Sangh to national prominence.
4. His first entry into parliament was in 1962 through the Rajya Sabha. He served the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, for 10 terms that began in 1957 and concluded in 2009.
5. Vajpayee began a push for a full-scale diplomatic peace process with Pakistan. With the historic inauguration of the Delhi-Lahore bus service in February 1999, Vajpayee initiated a new peace process aimed towards permanently resolving the Kashmir dispute and other conflicts with Pakistan.
6. Vajpayee was the first head of government from outside the Congress party to serve a full five-year term.
7. Vajpayee had earned much fame as India's external affairs minister in Prime Minister Morarji Desai government during which tenure he delivered a widely acclaimed speech to the United Nations General Assembly in Hindi.
8. He is the only politician to have won from six different Lok Sabha constituencies from four states.
9. He loves nature and one of his favourite retreats is Manali in Himachal Pradesh.
10. Government of India conferred Vajpayee with the highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna on December 24, 2014.
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Champion Kid hits the Road
Our Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion, Hunter Miller, hit the road yesterday visiting some of our partners. He made blizzards at Dairy Queen, helped the guys in the shop at Love's Travel Stop, interviewed with our radio partner Wizard 106 and presented the award to our top fundraising Sam's Club! What an amazing Champion kid!


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At IMG, we know that the reasons to travel internationally are many and varied - that's why our products are too. Our full-service approach to providing international medical insurance products includes servicing vacationers, those working or living internationally for short or extended periods, people traveling frequently between countries, and those who maintain multiple countries of residence. To meet our members' needs, we have developed a comprehensive range of major medical, life, dental and disability products.
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Family Commitment Scheme Policy
The Family Commitment Scheme was introduced as an initiative to encourage parents to get involved in our school community, provide support to our teachers, to actively participate in the maintenance of the school grounds and to help support the smooth running of the school. The FCSP also provides the opportunity for parents to build relationships with other families in the school, and to practically demonstrate to our children that we value the school and the education it provides. This scheme is now managed by the administration team at the school.
How the FCS works
A levy of $500 per year (equivalent to 20 hours) is charged to the family fees account.
Credits will only be applied to the account when the hours are completed, no pro rata credits of the levy will be refunded if a family withdraw from school part way through the year.
The form must be submitted by the end of the first week in December. Forms received after this date may not be processed.
No hours can be carried forward to future years
Hours can be claimed only for approved school activities. Please include the name of the staff member the work was carried out with.
Volunteer work for the school may involve the following:
- Busy Bee Participation
- General Maintenance as guided by the Maintenance Officer
- Assistance on Open Days / School Tours / Festivals
- Assistance in Class as guided by Class Teacher / Shop Assistants
- Involvement in School Council, WCSSCA, Golden Threads, Gardening
- Involvement in Mandate Groups i.e. OSH, Premises, Finance, Marketing, Fundraising
There may be signs around the school calling for volunteers, correspondence via email or the class carers, or you may ask at the office for direction to the area of your choice. If you have a trade / professional skill you are able to offer, please record it on the form and we will forward your details on to the appropriate area.
A family that joins the school part way through the year will still be charged the full $500 Annual Levy but will have the option to complete the full 20 hours.
No pro rata levies will be raised or refunded.
Should you have any questions regarding the Family Commitment Scheme, please contact the school on 9440 1771.


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BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER – PART 1 by Denise B. Povernick
Do you drink enough water each day? If not, your overall health may be taking a toll. And why is drinking water important? Drinking water regularly can help you to lose weight, think better, be in a better mood, prevent disease, and more.
Why Your Body Need Water
How much of the human body is water? It might surprise you to learn that water makes up to 70 percent of our body weight. Many people underestimate the importance of water to the body. Read on to learn just how important water is to all of us.
The human brain is composed of 95% water; blood is 82% water; the lungs are nearly 90% water. Water is also the single most critical nutrient for health, growth, and development. It is not only the most important nutrient in the body but also the most abundant. Water is critical to the balance of all the body's systems, including the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and muscles.
Mild dehydration is also one of the most common causes of daytime fatigue. Proper hydration is required for maintaining healthy blood flow, proper kidney function, proper sodium/potassium /electrolyte balance, and proper digestive functions.
And what does water do for the body? The benefits of drinking water are many: It's vital for almost every function in the body. Water acts as a building block, a solvent for chemical reactions, and a transport material for nutrients and waste.
Water also helps maintain blood volume and allows proper circulation, helps regulate our body temperature, and acts as a shock absorber for our joints and our brain. There are still more health benefits of water: It helps lubricate the linings of our inner organs and maintains healthy kidney function.
Water Your Body: 12 Benefits to Start now
You know what happens to a plant or flower when it does not receive the proper hydration. Your body is no different. Drinking plenty of water can help keep your body healthy and functioning at its highest capacity. Staying hydrated will help you to:
- Improve Exercise & Movement. During physical activity, our bodies use up a lot of water. Stay hydrated before, during, and after exercise helps to protect your body from harm, and to help you to perform better. All movement is exercise. Proper hydration can reduce fatigue, improve endurance, lower your maximum heart rate, and more. It can also help you to be less sore after exercise.
- Help you to lose weight. Are you having trouble with your weight loss efforts? Increasing your water intake may help you achieve better results.
- Boost your mood. People who drink more water also tend to have better moods. Be less confusion, bewilderment, fatigue, and sleepiness.
- Boost your brainpower. When you drink more water, you may improve your cognitive performance, too. So next time you need to focus, take a test, or use all of your brainpower, keep a glass of water next to you and keep sipping.
- Prevent headaches. Water deprivation is a very common cause of a headache. In most cases, rehydrating can provide relief from a headache. For some people, dehydration can also trigger a migraine, so be sure to keep your water intake regular if you are prone to getting migraines or headaches.
- Protect against disease. One of the most important answers to the question "Why is water important?" is its role in disease prevention. Proper hydration may be a useful tool in preventing a variety of health conditions and diseases. ]
- Healthier Skin. Ensuring that you are properly hydrated will prove to be a far better solution to preventing or decreasing wrinkles than the many expensive and in most cases, barely effective products being marketing to the public.
- Healthier Teeth & Bones. Water makes teeth and bone stronger.
- Healthier Joints. Water is extremely important to the joints. Synovial fluid contains water; if you become dehydrated, less synovial fluid is available to protect the joints.
- Reduces Fluid Retention. The body perceives dehydration as a threat to survival and begins to hold on to every drop. Water is stored in extracellular spaces (outside the cell) which can result in swollen extremities (feet, legs, and hands).
- Helps Build Muscle. Water is needed to transport nutrients to your cells and transport waste out of the body. Water helps form the structures of protein and glycogen. In order to move and flex your muscles, you need water. If your body is dehydrated, your muscles will be deprived of electrolytes and cramp. Since muscles are controlled by nerves, without the proper water and electrolyte balance, muscle strength and control will also be impaired.
- Increase Muscle Tone. Muscles are made primarily of water. Dehydration can prevent muscles from properly contracting, reducing muscle tone. Increasing water intake will help prevent muscle cramping, improve the strength of muscle contractions and quicken muscle response. Preventing dehydration will also help prevent sagging skin, since water will fill out the muscles, resulting in clearer, healthy, and resilient skin.
By the time you are thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. Once dehydrated, endurance is diminished, strength can drop, and the effect can last into the following day(s). Instead of relying on a signal, drink water at regular intervals regardless if you're thirsty or not.
Stay tuned for Part 2 where we will discuss causes of water loss, how much water do you need and others signs it is time to increase your water intake! Until then, drink up! It's the little things, like drinking more water, that will make a big difference in your life.


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HÀ NỘI — PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc visited the Vietnamese permanent representative delegation to the United Nations and met Vietnamese entrepreneurs and intellectuals during his official visit to the United States.
During the meeting on Monday (US time), Ambassador Nguyễn Phương Nga, head of Việt Nam's Permanent Mission to the UN, reported on the delegation's performance since its establishment in 1977 in conjunction with Việt Nam beginning its UN membership.
The delegation has followed the UN agenda for sustainable development and fulfilled Việt Nam's duties as an active member of the UN, Nga said.
She added that the delegation also worked to support Vietnamese expatriates in New York and boost trade and cultural exchange between Việt Nam and the United States.
The PM said the efforts have contributed significantly to the implementation of Việt Nam's foreign policy of multilateralism, diversification of foreign relations and proactive and active integration with other countries.
He urged the delegation to sustain its positive operation and further promote Việt Nam's image to international friends.
The same day, the PM received a number of Vietnamese entrepreneurs and intellectuals in the United States, who conveyed their good impression of the country's global integration progress. They also expressed their keenness to contribute more to the development of Việt Nam and its relations with the United States.
PM Phúc praised the expatriate community's contributions to the host nation's economy and to bilateral ties.
Stressing that the expat community was an indispensable part and an important human resource of Việt Nam, he vowed to back their contributions to the home country.
The PM also held a meeting with Professor Ngô Thanh Nhàn and his spouse Merle Ratner, who have joined efforts to overcome the consequences of the war in Việt Nam and are assisting Vietnamese dioxin/Agent Orange victims' fight for justice. — VNS


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Gwen Stefani Brings Her Three Kids to Moschino Fashion Show
Gwen Stefani is joined by her three kids – Kingston, 12, Zuma, 9, and Apollo, 4 – at the Moschino fashion show held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center on Friday (June 8) in Burbank, Calif.
The show had a circus theme and Gwen posted a ton of updates on her Instagram Story that showed her kids having a blast.
"Thank u @itsjeremyscott @moschino for a fun LA fashion show! #circus," Gwen wrote on her Instagram account the next day.
Gwen's boyfriend Blake Shelton was across the country in Nashville that night while performing at the CMA Fest.


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The brand new cast have been announced for the London production of Wicked.
It looks as if Alice Fearn will be sticking around Oz For Good as it has been announced this week that she will be assuming the role of Elphaba in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Alice, whose previous West End appearances include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek the Musical and Les Miserables, will become permanently green from the 24 July 2017. Joining her as best frenemy Glinda is Sophie Evans, runner up of BBC's Over The Rainbow back in 2010. Since finishing the show, Sophie went on to appear as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, so she is no stranger to the yellow brick road! Bradley Jaden (Les Miserables), who is currently playing the role of Fiyero in the international tour of Wicked, will join Alice and Sophie this summer. Taking over the role of Madame Morrible is Melanie La Barrie, who is currently part of Liverpool Everyman Theatre's Everyman Company. Her West End appearances have included being part of the original casts for both Matilda and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables. Andy Hockley will be playing The Wizard after a very impressive stint of over 1000 performances as Monsieur Firmin in The Phantom of the Opera both in the West End and on tour. Making his professional debut as Boq is Jack Lansbury, a Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts graduate. All current cast members with play their final performances on the 22 July 2017, with the new cast beginning on the 24 July 2017.
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Recently acclaimed as 'one of the West End's true modern classics' (Metro) and a three-time winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for 'Best West End Show' and the two-time winner of the Olivier Audience Award, Wicked continues to entertain audiences of all ages after more than a decade of spellbinding performances at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University; the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destines as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. With show-stopping songs by Stephen Schwartz and adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman from the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is an unforgettable musical that transports audiences to a stunningly re-imagined world of Oz, providing marvels beyond your imagination.


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Flight Lieutenant Robert Leslie Scarlett1920 - 1944 (24 years) Submit Photo / Document
Gender Male Born 19 February 1920 Westport, West Coast, New Zealand [1] Military Robert Scarlett was in the Royal New Zealand Air Force during World War Two.
From the Facebook page of "Air Force Museum of New Zealand"
"Our final story in our remembrance series in the lead-up to Anzac Day 2016 story takes place in the Pacific theatre of operations during World War Two, on the island of Bougainville in the Solomon Islands.
On the morning of 20 December 1944, wireless operator Flight Lieutenant Robert Scarlett of Westport took off with his highly experienced crew in a No. 1 Squadron RNZAF Lockheed Ventura. In true Anzac spirit, they were tasked with dropping supplies to Australian troops fighting the Japanese. After some delay, they commenced their dropping run but had insufficient power to make it over a ridge, stalled and crashed into the dense undergrowth. Their pilot, Flight Lieutenant Denis Hobbs and navigator Sergeant Fred Dudley died instantly. Robert Scarlett and the two air gunners were badly injured. Robert, together with Warrant Officer Stan Anzac Nuttall, was carried down from the ridge by Australian soldiers, but sadly, he died on the way. Stan also later died of his burns. Only the remaining air gunner, Flight Sergeant Neville Gardiner survived, having been rescued and evacuated by the Australians and local coast-watchers.
The four crew who died are buried in the Bourail New Zealand War Cemetery in New Caledonia. Like other families in New Zealand, Robert Scarlett's received a Memorial Cross in addition to his campaign and service medals as a symbol of his sacrifice." [2]
Died 20 December 1944 Bougainville, Solomon Islands [2]
- Killed in Action RNZAF WW II
Buried after 20 December 1944 Bourail New Zealand War Cemetery, Bourail, New Caledonia [1, 2, 3]
- Originally entered as "Bouganville" from Tom Fitzsimons
Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Person ID I2154 Roger Last Modified 25 April 2016
Father Leslie Robert Scarlett, b. 6 March 1898, Karamea, West Coast, New Zealand , d. 15 December 1981, Karamea, West Coast, New Zealand (Age 83 years) Mother Eliza Margaret "Maggie" James, b. 7 October 1899, Pontyberem, Carmarthen, Wales , d. 11 December 1982, Westport, West Coast, New Zealand (Age 83 years) Family ID F528 Family Group Sheet | Family Chart
Event Map Born - 19 February 1920 - Westport, West Coast, New Zealand Died - 20 December 1944 - Bougainville, Solomon Islands Buried - after 20 December 1944 - Bourail New Zealand War Cemetery, Bourail, New Caledonia = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend
Photos Robert Leslie Scarlett
"Portrait of Flight Lieutenant Robert Leslie Scarlett, from the archives of the Air Force Museum of New Zealand." Posted on Facebook by Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
Military Memorial Certificate of Robert Leslie Scarlett
From Commonwealth War Graves Commission Website
Graves Registration Report Form - shows R. L. Scarlett and T. R. Scarlett Robert Leslie Scarlett's Service Medals
"Robert Scarlett's medal group, including the Memorial Cross on the far right, now in the collection of the Air Force Museum of New Zealand." Photo posted on Facebook by Air Force Museum of New Zealand on 23 April 2016
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The impact that foster parents have on children is immeasurable. They will always remember the life they shared in your home. It is our hope that your home and family serve as a strong model of how life can be in a positive and loving household. Our ultimate goal is for the youth that we serve to be able to lead healthy, happy lives that grow into a positive adulthood.
Foster parents who join our team receive a number of benefits including free upfront training, one-on-one guidance from our friendly office staff, frequent contact from our professionals, and constant availability. You are never alone! We additionally provide strong financial support for your work with our kids.


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The spacious light and bright open function area offers a modern new bar, a separate enclosed servery, and well appointed male, female and disabled toilet facilities. Wrapped around the ocean side of this impressive space is a huge balcony where guests can breath in the fresh sea air, do a spot of whale-watching or admire the reflection of the moon on the water over to Breaksea and Michaelmas Islands.
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Quick Facts
Location: South Everett – Mill Creek
Land Agency: Snohomish County Parks
Roundtrip: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: none
Access: From Exit 186 on I-5 head east on SR 96 (128th Street). Park entrance is on right. Trail begins by pool.
Notes: Dogs permitted on leash.
Contact: Snohomish County Parks; (425) 388-6600; www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Parks
Okay, this park isn't exactly wild and you really won't see anything of a pioneer nature either. But, what you will experience is a nice woodland walk along a small creek—a slice of nature surrounded by a sea of suburbia. The McCollum Pioneer Park consists of 78 acres of public property wedged between Mill Creek and south Everett. Gracing it is a perfect for taking the children and walking the dog path through a quiet woodland of maturing firs and cedars.
Cross North Creek on a bridge and pass by a pavilion and picnic tables. Then follow the gently flowing creek south. A side trail comes in from the left—an alternative starting point for this hike. Be sure to wander out on the bridge for nice up close viewing of North Creek. The main trail continues south and soon splits to form a loop. Head off in either direction on the fern-lined path. Another trail splits the loop offering a few extra minutes of walking.
The eastern half of the loop skirts wetlands ringing North Creek. Hike this section now witnessing woodland flowers and listening to crooning tree frogs reminding you that despite the recent cold weather, spring has arrived!
This small park now offers area residents, playfields and a quiet place to contemplate nature. But, 40 years ago the northern reaches of McCollum were a landfill. The surrounding region was once known as Emander. The name was derived from "M and R;" the initials of the Merrill & Ring Lumber Company, original landowner of the park property. A community group calling themselves the Pioneers of Emander pushed for creation of the park. It sure beats the old landfill!
For information on lodging and other attractions near McCollum Pioneer Park, visit www.snohomish.org


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Excerpt from Linnea's POV
Linnea sighed as William and Quinn followed her father down the hallway, wondering what in the world was going on now. She'd been waiting as patiently as she could for them to return, and now there was something else going on that she wasn't a part of.
She raised an eyebrow at how closely her brother walked behind Quinn, almost as if he were ready to catch her if she stumbled. She'd seen the subtle way that things had changed between the two of them when they'd first brought Thomas home from Philotheum, and she wondered how much more things had changed while they were in Quinn's world.
After Philotheum, Will had no longer kept his distance from Quinn – no longer spouted off his ridiculous assertions about "letting" her get "too involved" in their world, that by being torn between the two worlds, she'd get hurt in the end. As if any of that was up to any of them, anyway. She'd met Quinn. That girl was going to do what she was going to do.
Not that he was fooling anyone in the first place. Linnea and Thomas had spent countless evenings gossiping about it while Will was in Bristlecone, and wondering when he was going to wake up and realize how he really felt about Quinn.
It had been obvious from the first night the girl had arrived at the castle. Careful, observant, meticulous Will not noticingthat a girl was following him closely enough to find the gate?Right. Really, it had been clear that something was up with this girl from the first time he'd ever mentioned her.
He'd talked about girls in Bristlecone before, come home and told everyone stories about the ones who tried to get his phone number, or who asked what he was doing over the weekend. That question was always good for a laugh around the fire in the evening, because wouldn't the unfortunate girl be surprised if he told her the answer? "Wanna come over to dinner with my family in a different world? I'll bet you've never been inside a castle before. Don't worry – I'll take you back home after we keep you for a couple of weeks."
But when Will had first brought up Quinn Robbins, said he'd noticed her around a lot lately, and he'd been wondering if she was watching him, it had been different. When Thomas had teased him about his "new secret girlfriend," Will hadn't laughed. He'd been defensive of the girl – insisting that she was only curious, not like the others – that she didn't have a crush on him.
And once they'd all met Quinn, and seen William around her, it had become quite clear that he truly wasn't worried that she had a crush on him. Although he'd never admit it even to himself, his real worry was that she didn't.


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- Patricia Aakhus
- Author Biography: Patricia Aakhus is the author of three novels set in early medieval Ireland: Voyage of Mael Duin, which won Readercon's Best Imaginative Literature Award 1990 and the Cahill Award, Daughter of the Boyne, and Sorrows of Tara, all published by Wolfhound Press, Dublin. Her contemporary short stories and essays have been published in various anthologies and magazines. Recently she gave a paper "The Gates of Helios and an Irish Celestial Machine" at Magdalyn College, Oxford. She teaches creative writing and the history of alchemy and magic at the University of Southern Indiana, where she is director of International Studies.
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As many as 100 items at PillowThrowDecor on Etsy will be reduced to $10 or less. Check out my shop sections on the left hand side of the screen for BLACK FRIDAY DEALS. Favorite or bookmark some of the 40 items that are already set aside for mark down. Another 60 to come!
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These were just so much fun to make along with the other "strip sewn" pillows… here is another that will be marked down for Friday
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When we first moved into our house, there were so many things that needed to be done, I almost didn't know where to start. And then it got very, very dark. That's when I realized there was absolutely no light over the kitchen table. Suddenly I knew which project deserved to be at the top of the list. Unfortunately, it appeared that one of the major reasons for the lack of light was also the lack of wiring in the ceiling.
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Robert Warzycha - Columbus Crew Head Coach
(On the first win over Seattle...) "Obviously Seattle is a good team. We finally got the win, we were close a few times."
(On the goals...) "Both goals were very good."
(On beating Seattle to the ball...) "If you look at the entire game it was physical. We matched Seattle's intensity. They were playing in front of their home crowd and it's usually very tough to play here they have momentum. After the first twenty minutes we had composure."
"Goals change the game. I think they are a very good, you have to respect what they do at home. When we come here with a team like we have, a lot of new players, they just want to stick together and prove that we are a decent team."
(On getting better through the season...) "Nothing has changed, the team is getting the time they need... you win some games and you lose some games. Sometimes what you do on the field is right and sometimes what you do on the field is wrong."
Cole Grossman - Columbus Crew Midfielder
(On playing his first 90 minutes...) "It's pretty cool, winning my first game 2-0 here. Nice way to begin, hopefully, a long career. Good first game."
(On the result...) "I think it's been pretty well stated throughout the league that his is a pretty amazing place to play. First class, big time franchise. To win here 2-0 is pretty special and I feel happy to have played a part in the victory."
"To be honest it's phenomenal, our best player, captain, didn't even come. So many injuries. To come and play two of the best teams of the league and come away with four points is great going forward into the season."
Emilio Renteria - Columbus Crew Forward
(On his goal) "I saw the goalie outside the goal and decided to chip the ball in."
(On being comfortable chipping the ball...) "It's not something I do every time, I like to shoot more. In that situation I thought I could score and I did."
Andy Gruenebaum - Columbus Crew Goalkeeper
(On the Seattle Sounders' early attack...) "Obviously Seattle is a great team, they're going to come out strong and hard for their fans. They're going to come after us and we're going to have to weather a few storms here and there. We did a pretty good job of it. We scored first and it was a great goal."
(On Fredy Montero's shots) "The one to my left he just hit it hard with his left foot and I was able to react and make a save. He hit one across to my right and I was happy I held onto it, ran into a few guys. He's a great player and he's going to get some looks every game, he makes those opportunities himself. It's a milestone win for us and hopefully we can build on it.
(On what's going right...) "We're not conceding too many goals. We're weathering storms, it's a tough road trip on the west coast. Typically it's been more tough for us. I think we weathered the storm, made a goal ourselves and they had to come out of their shell and we countered and got a second one."
Sigi Schmid – Sounders FC Head Coach
(On the result…) "Not happy. I thought we gave up a soft goal in the first half. We've got to do a better job of marking at the back post and we've got to score the goal right before halftime. The opportunity that [Alvaro] Fernandez had makes it 1-1 and that changes everything – goals change games. It doesn't matter how much possession we have, or how much we dominate that part, or how much possession we have in their end of the field. It's the final quality of what you do. [Columbus Crew goalkeeper Andy] Gruenebaum comes up with a big save on [Fredy] Montero to keep it at 1-nothing at a time. [Emilio] Renteria hits a good goal, but a goal that you've got to realize a bouncing ball. You've got to maybe get a little closer to your line as a goalkeeper because when it's bouncing you know that's a possibility. You can't get caught off your line. So right now we're just making individual errors and those individual errors are costing us and people are punishing us for them."
(On Adam Johansson's injury…) "Hamstring. I don't know how bad it is at this stage."
(On if he sees any reoccurring trends in the way Seattle has been playing during their 0-2-1 stretch in their last three games…) "Individual mistakes. It's individual mistakes of people just doing the wrong reaction. Whether you look at a ball that skips over Adam [Johansson] against Real Salt Lake and ends up being a goal, even though we dominated the game. You look at us not running with [Vancouver Whitecaps FC's Alain] Rochat in Vancouver and [Jeff] Parke not sliding out. You look at Adam [Johansson] letting the guy get inside of him at the back post. A bouncing ball…a younger goalkeeper is off his line a couple steps when he needs to be back. So it's individual mistakes, but we're also hurting ourselves because we're also turning the ball over at times. We've got to get on the same page. We can't have a free kick where we send our center backs forward and then we decide to play it short, and then we lose the ball and it's a counter and that's the start of the first goal. Or send our center backs forward and we've got a free kick and we shoot it and it gets blocked and we're lucky they didn't counter on us there. It's just right now we seem to be not on the same page at times when we're doing things and that's my job and I've got to make sure that we get on the same page."
(On if the individual mistakes may have come from the team being tired…) "We had a week before Vancouver, so you've just got to concentrate on it. We've got to be more disciplined. We've got to get back to what we were doing at the beginning of the year, which is we all chipped in and we all worked hard for each other defensively and then took our opportunities when we got them. But it's my job as a coach to make sure that we get on the same page and that we come out with that motivation. I thought the first 20 minutes of the second half we were very good, but we can't wait 45 minutes always before we begin to play."
(On not getting the desired results at home…) "It's like I've told you before, teams get pumped up to play here. It's not all about us and so forth. Yeah, the crowd helps us and it's great that the crowd stays behind us even when the game is not going our way and that's something as a team and as a club we're very appreciative of. But also teams get pumped up when they play here. Teams find their best games sometimes when they play here, their best game of the whole year. So it's a motivating factor for the opponent as well as being a motivating factor for us."
(On if he saw a game like this coming…) "You hope a game like this isn't coming, but it's always been a streaky league. You're going to have good streaks, you're going to have bad streaks and like I said, there's going to be streaks where you average a point a game and there's going to be streaks where you average two points a game. Right now we're giving away some games in hand, so I'm not happy about that and obviously, going 0-2-1 in the last three games is also something that we're not happy about. But we've got to make this streak as short as possible and get out of it."
(On what they need to do before Saturday's match at Chivas USA…) "We've got to see who's healthy, but we need to soul search. I need to soul search. Our staff needs to [soul search]. We need to figure out what are things that we want to do, even at the end of the game where we wanted certain guys to do things and explained it to them and they still didn't quite do what we wanted them to do. But again, I'm not pointing to them. I'm pointing to myself. I've got to make sure that gets done, so we've got to have a coming to the mountain and understating that we've got to get back on the same page."
(On if refocusing and coming together as a team will be harder on a short week…) "When you play a game like this the first thing you want to do is play again. You want to get out on the field so that you can erase the memory of this kind of game."
(On scoring opportunities…) "Obviously, we had chances. [Alvaro] Fernandez's chance at the end of the first half is as good a look as you're going to get. That's as close to almost an empty net as possible and Fredy [Montero] did well by turning his shot on the goal. We had a couple of other balls around there, but not quite as clean as we like it to be, but teams are also playing us very defensively. They're packing it in the back and so they're making it hard for us to break them down. There's not a lot of space for us sometimes to get in behind them. So the quality of the service has to be a little bit better, the quality of the runs has to be a little bit better and that's something that we're going to continue to work on."
(On Mauro Rosales and Jhon Kennedy Hurtado being out of the starting lineup tonight…) "Mauro is pretty banged up. At least today he didn't get kicked. Every other game it seems when he starts the opponent wants to kick him. With [Jhon] Kennedy [Hurtado] we felt we were trying to give our defenders a little bit of a break because they've logged a lot of minutes, especially with the injuries we have in the back, so that was the reason for those two changes."
Bryan Meredith – Sounders FC Goalkeeper
(On the game…) "I'm very disappointed in myself, for sure. I think they only got like three shots on goal and two of them went in the back of the net. So it definitely was not a good day for me, not a good day for the team. But I think right now we're in a bit of a slump and we've just got to find our way out of it."
(On the first goal…) "The first goal was a teasing ball, curling away – out-swinger – and the player got in front of Adam [Johannson] and put it back across the other way."
(On wishing he had the second goal back…) "Yeah, that's a tough goal. We're pushing the whole second half. We have a lot of the ball, a lot of opportunities. Then, a little scramble, he wins the ball and just strikes it first-time. I'm definitely not expecting him to hit that first-time. I don't think any of us were. But he hit it well. If I could have just dropped back a little quicker, I think it would have been an easier save, rather than a goal."
Eddie Johnson – Sounders FC Forward
(On the game…) "First, I just want to give credit to Columbus. They came here and to play in front of 40,000 fans against a good team. They were well-disciplined for 90 minutes and hard to break down. Sometimes football is like that. You have a lot of chances and the keeper made some good saves on Fredy's [Montero] opportunities, but on another day those shots go in. It was just not our day, but credit to those guys."
(On why they haven't had more success at home…) "I think teams—talking to some of the guys—I think it's going to always be difficult coming home. A lot of teams in MLS have a lot of respect for our team. They know it's tough coming here and they just try to get 10 guys behind the ball and try and score on a set piece. Once they get a goal, they pack it in. It's something we've got to work on, we've got to expect. But at the end of the day, I'd be worried about our team if we weren't creating chances but we're creating chances. It's just a matter of us putting them in the back of the net. I thought we got some good service sometimes, that final ball wasn't there but I thought we were getting some good runs and getting some good crosses on it. Like I said, on another day, those opportunities go in."
(On those goals coming against the run of play…) "The first goal, that was a good goal. I think they had the ball for a little bit, got it out wide and crossed the ball in and the guy made a good run from outside-in. That was a good goal. I thought we came out in the second half and really tried to take the game at them. That's football, that happens when the other team's pushing to get the equalizer. I think they got a throw-in and we were unfortunate to clear. The ball bounced in our defensive half and the guy hit a nice shot. It caught [Bryan] Meredith unexpected. But that's football. We tried to come out and like I said, get something out of the second half but we were unfortunate to not but I credit our opponents."
(On what they need to do before their next game on Saturday at Chivas USA…) "Just the biggest thing is it's over with. The good thing is – like you said, we're winless in three – but the good thing is we've got a quick turnaround so we don't have a long time to dwell on this loss. We have a tough game coming up against Chivas USA away and we've just got to be prepared to go out there and get a result. It's not going to be easy. No game is easy in MLS. It's a tough league. We've just got to get right. I'm not too concerned, like I said. If we weren't creating chances, then you'd have to be concerned but we're creating chances and eventually they'll go in."
Marc Burch - Sounders FC Defender
(On the game...) "We have to figure out a way to play against teams that do that. Everybody sits in and they wait for one guy to try to make something happen. The second goal killed us. We were completely dominating in the second half, and most of the first half, too. They might have had two or three shots. We're definitely the better team. We just have to figure out a way to win here."
(On going forward...) "We have Chivas on Saturday and we need to win. We need to get back in the win column and start moving up the ladder. It's a Western Conference game so it's a big deal. Chivas is starting to get some points now."
David Estrada - Sounders FC Midfielder
(On the game...) "We knew it was going to be a hard-fought match. They probably had two chances they put on point. I think we were just unlucky that we didn't get a goal today."
(On being close on a few chances...) "They were good shots from Fredy [Montero]. The keeper just had a good night. They just didn't fall for us tonight."


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Today I am announcing the final terms of reference for the Government's 'root and branch' review of competition law and the appointment of three members and a chair to serve on the review panel.
All Australians stand to benefit from a review of this kind: a comprehensive examination of Australia's competition framework.
An agenda of microeconomic reform has been identified by this Government as a key driver of innovation, productivity and jobs growth in the economy.
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In business it means having competition based on merit, not on muscle, creating a more level playing field and supporting a competitive environment where efficient businesses – big and small - have the opportunity to thrive and prosper.
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The Government looks forward to the release of an issues paper from the review panel, and encourages all interested parties to participate through public hearings and submission processes.
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Outside to sit on rock and consider the high horizons.April 7, 2008 at 5:52 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments
30th January
Poor Helen thrashing and feverish. Rick kindly makes tea, except it's not peppermint… how long have we been here?! Polar Star are the first visitors. Warned by Rick, who has met pax during talk, that there are some serious philatelists onboard, as well as Bernard de Gerlache, whose ancestor explored so much local territory. Very upbeat morning. A couple in tears – their parents loved this place and died last year – they have brought memorial cards to leave here. Emotional. Damon buys Iceberg Library postcards and tries to explain Belgian hierarchy. Not sure how long we have 'til next ship – slightly cowed by amount of post stacking up to be cancelled. And Helen is achey, not well. Frank a counterful while Rick and Helen restock and H retreats to bed, prescribed a Lemsip (not by me!) Rick even gets extra t-shirts as he has seen gaps, very good. Can't be bothered to eat. Plonk on bunk to attach stamp to all the Nordnorge mail. Rick offers to fry bacon and tomatoes, which, with avocado is really splendid. Orlova arrives. Rick goes over to do talk. The ship has mail from Stanley for us; parcels for me from Belinda and Nessie (big smiles) and finally some for Rick. Helen vaguely present but fades towards the end. I push her off to bed so that she doesn't breathe flu fumes on everybody. Funny to hear snippets of Victoria's progress. Roger, Hannelis et al pop in for a minute. Um it's all a muddle now, only a few hours later…somehow we set ourselves up for the third ship – Multanovskiy. H stays in bed; there are only forty passengers. Meet the very nice Johnathan Shackleton, descendant of the honourable explorer, who has recently completed a handsome book about his famous relly, which he presents to Rick (who reciprocates with a bottle of Jamiesons whiskey which we had in the display cabinet, adorned with Antarctic tartan scarf.) Manage the queues fine, even with humour, but utterly unable to contemplate dinner on board. Rick wants (and deserves) to spend time with his mates, so goes out alone. Unmoved, I assess stock, fill shelves, make lists, write e-mails, go to the bed shed for fleeces and the rest. Wish it were possible to kayak; it's calm and cold. Also carry up half of my postcard sets which will be sent home early, can't sell them fast enough, more appealing in another context maybe. Helen sleeps on all hot. Outside to sit on rock and consider the high horizons. An iceberg rolls and settles, stratified with rubble and mud. A yacht is moored in Alice Creek – I can see the mast and two people walking amongst the birds at Jougla Point. Rick is returned. Other zodiacs from Multanovskiy take campers to Dorian Bay – the buzz of engines and penguin calls echo. Fingers become too cold. Encourage Helen to gargle. Rick opens mail – a late Christmas Macaroni penguin puppet from Birgit.
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The Last Time We Got Gas
Nine years ago today I said goodbye to the most important part of my life. my son Levi died in a tragic car accident. He was only 20. My fondest memory and one I am most thankful to God for was the evening before Levi's accident, I was at my mom's house having dinner with her and my son. Levi moved out the previous year to help his Grandmother after his Grandpa passed away. Levi was telling us he again was short on cash for his bills. when I was heading home,I sensed from God's heart to give my son gas money. I went back to mom's house and shared my tips with Levi. I also asked if we could go put gas in his car together not knowing this was our last evening I would see him. We had fun driving to the gas station. We laughed and joked in his car. When Levi dropped me off at his Grandmas we said I love and goodbye not knowing these would be the last words we would speak to each other. the next day,both our lives were forever changed.
I also did not know until my son was on life support,he was an organ donor. his eyes went to help a six-year-old girl see. She is now 15 years old and I bet beautiful. Thank you all of you who are organ donors it changes so many lives. Beauty did come from the ashes. God has touched two families lives that day, mine was forever changed in a moment, but another family was given new hope.
Today, I am having dinner with mom, we celebrate with mexican food(Levi's favorite) I have so many fond memories of the son I raised as a single parent after my husband died from complications of diabetes. Levi and I survived many hardships and difficulties,with the love and support of family and friends, I am moving forward in a brighter future.
Finding Peace In Your Life
It seems life has gotten busier, people are grouchy, more impatient, constantly on cell phones instead of paying attention. No wonder we want to Calgon the remains of the day away.
BBQ season is here, we are whipping our yards into shape to entertain. Kids have games, school year-end is almost here. graduations, baby showers, weddings, whew. Sometimes it is hard to find peace in our busy lives. I hear some say they need to recover from their weekends. it is amazing how much we cram into a day sometimes.
Summer is almost here. The kids will be out of school, the summer camps, Art on the Green, sand castle competitions, lazy days spent by the lake, water sports, farmers' markets, friends and family gathering around the fire pit. We have so much to be thankful for. I find the beauty in each new day.
Life has not been the same since my son Levi is no longer with me. July 2007 changed both our lives forever. I find solace my job in health care, I garden some(actually, I am becoming a reformed black thumb gardener). My trees are alive in the back yard. flowers,well… My front yard is the only one on the block with landscaping so it is my duty to try to keep it looking nice.(It would fall on me). Someone planted a Levi tree nine years ago for my son. The tree is now 25 feet tall pine tree.
We often hide our pain with a smile. I am healing and moving forward in my life. I am blessed to have readers of my blog, the love and support of family and friends, time to write, I read somewhere the perfect words. Create a place for healing. This says it all. We cannot pretend a death didn't happen,we just have to find the grace to deal with the loss and find a place for healing. I cannot thank everyone enough for your ongoing support. I hope I can empower and inspire people to keep moving forward in loss or in our ever busy lives. Life could be like a glass of lemonade. Take time to savor every drop out of life and don't miss the important things. God Bless you all.
Happiness Like Bitterness Is A Choice
Happiness like bitterness is our choice. it is easy to be happy when life is going our way, but how do we handle life's disappointments? Do we put all our energies into sulking or do we move forward in the pain?
Life did not come with an instruction manual as we all know or of it did many would throw them out anyway. Some days we can't wait until the day is over and we can start afresh tomorrow. Funny how unfinished business will still be there. It is hard to be happy all the time, days seem frustrating, babysitter quit 20 minutes before your next shift(been there?) The car decides to break down before payday. It is easy to blow your top. But that won't fix the problem either even if it might make you feel better.
I try to find one thing every morning to be thankful for. I try to smile to at least five people everyday. I love to hear the birds chirping in the morning. My life changed with the deaths of both my husband and my son. People ask me how I can stay so positive. I have my good days and ones I cry. I remember both my husband and my son are cheering me on and on in Heaven. I know they are proud of me. Life has been an adjustment but I keep moving forward in the good things God still has for me.
Everyday Peace
Keep what is important, let go of what is not.
Always remember, you are not promised tomorrow.
Making today count.
Connecting with old friends.
Surprising mom and dad at one of their old favorite hang outs.
Having lunch at your child's school.
A sunny afternoon scenic drive.
Planting a family garden.
Date night with your honey.
After dinner walk around the neighborhood.
Library day.
A comfy nook with a good book.
Waking up appreciating what today has to offer.
Some of us have lost our husbands and or children. With the love and support of family and friends and my close walk with Jesus, I have found daily peace in my life.
Smell The Flowers Along The Way
Along life's journey,
take time to smell the flowers,
remember to smile to those we meet,
happiness begins from within.
Believe In Yourself
Believing in myself is so far from me now.
I don't know how to believe in myself.
My mom believes in me.
I want to make her proud of me,
I am caught up in me and what I want.
Mom works so hard to to try and take care of me.
I watch her struggle, I see what heartache
I have caused her.
I love my mom so much.
She took care of me when my dad died.
Mom never gives up on me.
Sometimes I wonder why she can love me the way she does;
and care for me.
Mom is always there for me no matter what.
Exerpt of Healing in the storms.
I often wondered what my son would add to this poem today if he were here. I feel he would add this.
My mom never gave up on me even in the toughest times.
I could always count on her.
Words cannot express the pain I have caused you mom. I am sorry.
You were the best mom I could have asked God for.
I smile down from heaven and watch you.
You are an inspiration to so many.
God has walked you through some difficult times,
and continues to heal the pain.
Keep writing mom, it is a gift from God.
Love you much Levi.
Spring is in the Air
Everyday is a celebration.
From the time we wake up, to the end of our busy day, take time to smell the flowers. Season change in a moment and life as we know can change over night. Our kids are only young for a while then they will move on with their lives.
Some has endured such sorrow and hardships,unimaginable to most; take time everyday and remember to say hello to a stranger or a loved one. we never know when it will be our last time to see them. Forgive often,love much,laugh even more. We have so much to be thankful for in our short lives. make it count.
Welcome Spring and all you have waiting for us to enjoy.
The Best Is Yet To Come
We don't know what tomorrow holds do we?
Live life to the fullest, dream your dreams, plan your tomorrow, do what is important today. We only get once chance to leave our mark in life, make it count. To often, we find ourselves busy with daily obligations to remember the littlest pleasures can still be enjoyed.
Friends are a special gift from God. They have seen us through our best days and we cried on their shoulders in the worst of times. I could not have survived the loss of both my husband and my son if not for the love and support of family and friends. I don't take anything for granted.
Life is what you make it; look for the beauty in each new day,appreciate what today has to offer tomorrow has its own troubles. This thing we call life can take on a life of its own if we let it. Take time to enjoy a sunset, dinner with friends, a family hike or walking the dog.