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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner…err, well, more like books! #Giveaway #NewYearsHop
The champagne glasses have been put away, 2016 is in full swing, and the Blog Hop has ended, which means it's time to announce the winners of my little giveaway.
First off, I would like to thank everyone who participated for coming by and visiting with me, and Roane Publishing for hosting such a fun event.
Here are my winners (selected at random from qualified entries)…
First Prize – $10 Roane Publishing Gift Certificate – to one new newsletter subscriber.
Second Prize – A Signed Print Copy of Call of the Sea (US ONLY) – to one commentor.
Congratulations to the winners!! I will be in touch by email to get all the info needed to get your prizes into your hands.
Happy New Year to all of you. I sincerely hope all your dreams for the new year find fertile soil.
New Year's Resolution Blog Hop #Giveaway @RoanePublishing
Welcome to the blog. I know I haven't been as present here as I should be, but I am hoping to make it up to you all by offering a little giveaway action. So, to that end, I have entered a Blog Hop being hosted by my publisher, Roane Publishing.
It's a great way to meet some new authors, learn about some new stories, and hopefully nab yourself a few freebies.
For my part in the Hop, I am giving away two prizes.
The first prize — a $10 Roane Publishing Gift Certificate is open to anyone who signs up for my monthly newsletter. You can find the signup form here: http://eepurl.com/bGX7mP (OPEN INTERNATIONALLY). I will randomly select one new subscriber at the end of the Hop for this prize.
The second prize — a signed print copy of Call of the Sea to one lucky commentor. (US ONLY)
So what do I want you to say in your comment to be qualified?
Simple — Just leave a comment below telling me what your goal is for 2016. That's it. Oh, and please leave your email address, so I can reach you should you be selected as my winner.
Giveaways are open until the end of the HOP. Winners will be selected on Jan 9th and posted here on the blog once selected.
As I mentioned, there are a bunch of other sites and authors participating in the HOP, and each one has a giveaway of their own, so please stop by and visit with the others as well.
You can reach the list of participants by clicking the image at the top of the post, or my selecting the link below.
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Happy Hopping and here's to an amazing 2016!!!
Merry May Blog Hop Winners #RoanePub #Giveaway
Welcome back to the blog. As promised, here are my winners for the Merry May Blog Hop hosted by Roane Publishing.
GRAND PRIZE: Signed print copy of FOR THE LOVE OF MURPHY
Michelle Willms
RUNNER-UP PRIZE: eCOPY of winner's choice from backlist of Rebecca Hart or R. Brennan
Congratulations to the winners!! I will be in touch this week to get a mailing address and eBook choice from the winners. Thanks to all who participated and a BIG THANK YOU to Roane Publishing for hosting the event.
See you next time. 🙂
Merry May Blog Hop Hosted by @RoanePublishing #Giveaway #BlogHop
Welcome to the Merry May Blog Hop hosted by Roane Publishing. I am pleased as punch to have you stop by to see me. You can Hop to any of the participating blogs and enter the giveaways offered on each site. Roane Publishing is also giving away a Grand Prize of 3 eBook titles of the winner's choice, so be sure to hit their site and enter that. You can click on the Hop image above to go directly to their page.
Also, at the bottom of the post there is a link to the list of participating blogs, be sure and swing by the other sites and enter their giveaway's as well.
For my part of the Hop, I will be offering a signed PRINT COPY of FOR THE LOVE OF MURPHY as the GRAND PRIZE, and a Runner-Up prize of an eCOPY of the winner's choice from the back list of either Rebecca Hart or R. Brennan (since I write as both). Available in ePUB, Kindle or PDF formats. My back lists can be found on the sidebar of the blog here. Tame to the left and saucy to the right.
So how do you score an entry in the giveaway?
All you need to do to be entered to win is comment below telling me what you are most looking forward to this summer. You will also need to leave a contact email, so I can get in touch with you if you are selected as the winner. Please make your entries unique. Copied and pasted entries will be disqualified.
As a BONUS — you can win an extra entry in the giveaways by following me on twitter (@Rebelhart69 or @bexbrennan) Be sure to tell me in your comment post what your twitter handle is, so I know who to give the extra entry to. If you don't have twitter, you can follow me on any of the social media links at listed on the blog and as long as you tell me who you are and what app you followed me on, I will still give you the extra entry into the drawings.
For myself, what I am most looking forward to this summer, as with any summer, is the opening day of camp. I've been up to "Camp Tortuga" to rake and take the cover off the camper, but that is merely a tease. The campground doesn't open officially until May 15th (almost there). Coincidentally, the same day the Hop ends. Giveaway open until Midnight EDT May 15th, 2015. Winners will be selected and announced in a followup post no later than Monday, May 18th. Print Copy Giveaway open to US Residents ONLY. (Sorry) eBook Giveaway open to International Entries.
A big thank you to Roane Publishing for hosting the HOP. Don't forget to visit with the other blogs participating and enter their giveaways as well. Load of prizes to be had, folks.
Thanks so much for coming by. I look forward to reading your comments!
Winter Pick-Me-Up Blog Hop Winners… Drum Roll, Please. #Giveaway #PickMeUpHop #Romance #IndiePub
It's giveaway time on the blog again. Woot!! I'm stopping in to announce the winners of my part of the Winter Pick Me Up Blog Hop sponsored by Roane Publishing.
If you recall, for this giveaway, I was offering a signed print copy of FOR THE LOVE OF MURPHY and a Runner-Up prize of an eCopy of my historical romance, CALL OF THE SEA.
Here goes… *randomizing*
Grand Prize Winner:
JoAnna B.
Runner-Up Prize Winners (2):
Debra G.
Kathryn Ann Merkel
Congratulations to all of the winners. Keep an eye out for an email from me in the very near future. Thanks to everyone who hopped along with us during the event and a special thank you to Roane Publishing for hosting.
See you all next time!
Winter Pick-Me-Up Blog Hop: More #Giveaways and Chances to Fill Your eReader #PickMeUpHop @RoanePublishing
More giveaways and freebies, say it aint so? Yup. Truth.
This time around, I'm going go give away some eReader material, since I am sure some of you have shiny new ones from under the tree this year. Here's what we're gunna do…
I am going to give away a sorta combo prize, since I am two personalities.
The Grand Prize will be a signed print copy of FOR THE LOVE OF MURPHY, a romance anthology released by Roane Publishing, which features my story, A Slippery Slope.
For the runner-up prize (will give two of these away), I will offer up an eCopy of any of my back title releases — as either Rebecca Hart, or as my erotic romance writing alter-ego: R. Brennan. My titles are listed in the left sidebar of the blog, and R. Brennan's publications can be found on the right sidebar of her blog (https://bexbooknook.wordpress.com).
Bet you're wondering what you need to do to win, dontcha? Well, it's super simple — I'm a simple kinda girl.
Just comment below telling me what you're looking forward to the most in 2015. That's it. Oh, don't forget to leave your email so I can reach you should you be my randomly selected winner. Keep your answers unique. Copied and pasted comments will be disqualified and deleted. Winners will be chosen at random from all qualified entries at the end of the Hop.
There are a bunch of other authors participating in the HOP along with me. Just click the link below to see the full list of participants and stop in to enter more great giveaways! Happy Hopping and good luck!!
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Happy Holidays Blog Hop Winners Announced: Congratulations to… #Giveaway #HHBH
Sooo… the comments have been tallied and the entrants verified, randomized and tickled just for the fun of it. The winners for my little part of the Happy Holidays Blog Hop are:
Grand Prize: A signed print copy of CALL OF THE SEA
Calisa Rhose
Runner-up Prize: An eCopy of FOR THE LOVE OF MURPHY (file format of your choice)
Congratulations to the winners. Keep an eye on your email account for a note from me.
A big thank you to Roane Publishing for hosting the hop, and to all of you who came by to comment. Happy New Year, everyone — oh and come back tomorrow. I'll be kicking off yet another hop and giving you all new chances to win.
In the Pages of a Good Book Anniversary Blog Hop #Giveaway #Celebration
So hey everyone. Good to be back among the living… for the most part.
As an author, I have had an opportunity to meet tons of new people — writers, readers and bloggers alike. I have formed friendships I know will last a lifetime. Most notably with the ladies in my critique group on Scribophile — The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pens, some of whom I am as close to as my own sisters. Love them, cheer for them, cry for them — they have shown me what friendship is about.
Another is the host of the blog we are celebrating today, In the Pages of a Good Book. Beckey has been amazingly supportive of my and my writing, so I was thrilled to have a chance to participate in her giveaway event.
And talk about giveaways… there are a ton of things happening, from a blog hop to a Facebook takeover event. Not to mention giveaways galore.
First off, let me give you the Giveaway Links:
For the Kindle:
One is for Just Authors
One is for an assortment of other goodies from gift cards to ebooks…
The hop runs thru August 31
If you would like to visit the other sites participating in the big HOP, the link to the sites can be found here:
And… here is the link to the Facebook Takeover event: https://www.facebook.com/events/570054896438601/
Facebook Takeover Schedule:
2pm: Just One More Page – Jen
4pm: Kristine Cayne
6pm: Jan Meredith
9pm: Renea Mason
Noon: CM Doporto
2pm: Jianne Carlo
4pm: Louisa Bacio
8pm: V.L. Locey
Noon: Dominique Eastwick
2pm: We Love Kink -Michelle
4pm: SJ Maylee
6pm: Perusing Princesses – Elizabeth
Alone No More Blog Tour: Terri Rochenski's Top Ten Romance Movies Plus a #Giveaway!
Things are really popping on the blog lately, which I love, and today is no exception. Actually, today is special in that one of my close friends and fellow authors, Terri Rochenski has stopped in today to share a bit about her newest release, ALONE NO MORE, as well as sharing her Top Ten Favorite Romance Movies with us.
I am a romantic movie junkie, so I am very curious to see what romances made Ms. Rochenski's list and how many of them match up with my own. So, here is Terri with her list:
My top ten favorite romance movies of all time in no particular order
- Pride & Prejudice. While I enjoy any of the versions, the 2005 with Keira Knightly and Matthew MacFadyen is by far the best.
- The Notebook. I always think of my grandparents and the love they shared. This one always brings a tear or two.
- Sense & Sensibility, the 1995 version. Love love love.
- Cold Mountain. JUDE LAW on that roof top. Le sigh. Need I say more?
- The New World. Colin Farrell. Mmmmmm Seriously, though, even as a child I was intrigued by Pocahontas and her story. Even got to be her once in a middle school play.
- 17 Again – the only romantic comedy on this list! I always thought Zach Efron was a punk, but he did such a believable job in this film, and Leslie Mann was a riot. They had great chemistry and their quirky expressions just made this a great one for me.
- Legends of the Fall. No, it's not really a romance movie, but it's one of those haunting movies that sticks in the brain LONG afterwards. Longing, lost love … ugh. Hurts just thinking about it!
- Last of the Mohicans. Like #7, this movie is heart wrenching. That cliff scene – I cry every. Single. Time.
- Princess Bride. No explanation necessary IMO.
- Far and Away. One of the few times I've enjoyed Tom Cruise on the big screen.
Wow… I am shocked to see we only have two in common, but one if the two is my all time favorite, so I was glad to see LAST OF THE MOHICANS on the list. If you are wondering, the other one I would also have on my top 10 romance list is Legends of the Fall (as a matter of fact, Brad Pitt in that movie was the inspiration for my historical romance hero, Daniel O'Rourke).
What are your top 10 romance movies? Feel free to share your picks in the comments section. Love hearing from you. 🙂
Now that I have put you all off long enough and heightened anticipation, here are the details on Terri Rochenski's release:
by Terri Rochenski
Genre: Romance / Historical
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Release Date: December 18, 2013
Book Blurb:
Dismissed from her job as a scullery maid and cast aside by her lover, pregnant Cara Morland has no choice but to return to her father's farm. While lies of widowhood keep her from disgrace, Cara is faced with a local landowner's unwanted attentions. Without the social status to do much more than avoid the vile man, she loses hope of ever finding happiness.
A friendship based on mutual loneliness blossoms between Cara and James Elliot, a young farm hand hired by her father. He offers his protection, and one shared kiss reveals his heart, but propriety and her feigned grieving period hinders what they both desire.
When Cara's stalker learns the truth of her circumstances, he gives her an ultimatum—submit to his possession or he'll ruin her second chance at love with James.
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I bet you are wondering where the giveaway is, aren't you? Terri is giving away a FREE ecCopy of ALONE NO MORE to a luck winner.
As promised, here is the link to the Rafflecopter giveaway
Bio: Terri started writing stories in the 8th grade, when a little gnome whispered in her brain. Gundi's Great Adventure never hit the best seller list, but it started a long love affair with storytelling.
Today she enjoys an escape to Middle Earth during the rare 'me' moments her three young children allow. When not playing toys, picking them back up, or kissing boo-boos, she can be found sprawled on the couch with a book or pencil in hand, and toothpicks propping her eyelids open.
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Evernight Publishing Birthday Bash Blog Hop #giveaway #erotic #romance #BDayBashHop
Celebrate like a ROCK STAR because Evernight Publishing is THREE!
In three short years, Evernight has grown by leaps and bounds thanks to readers like you! Evernight is pulling out all the stops and throwing an extreme BIRTHDAY BASH BLOG HOP in your honor!
That's right! It's Evernight's birthday but YOU get the presents…
Prizes include:
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Kindle Paperwhite
Kobo Touch
$100 Evernight and Amazon Gift Certificates
Mega Evernight Swag Pack
Plus, each author on the hop will offer his/her own special prize!
As an author, I'm thrilled to share my stories with you and Evernight helps make my books shine! Here's one reason why I love Evernight Publishing:
I've been submitting my erotic stories for the past two years and Evernight Publishing has been my favorite publisher to date. Why?
Because aside from the great authors they have, many of whom have become good friends, their staff is second to none when it comes to offering support to their authors. Not once have I felt shuffled off or ignored, and in a business that can be cutthroat at time, it is quite a refreshing change. That sort of loyalty is one of the biggest reasons I think so many of their authors stick with them. We feel like part of the family. Not just as a slogan or catch phrase, but genuinely involved.
I love that about Evernight.
I'm over the moon excited to have a chance to take part in their 3rd Birthday celebration.
For my little part of the hop, I have decided to host a Rafflecopter giveaway of my own — offering entrants a chance at a $10 Evernight Publishing Gift Card as the Grand Prize, and a runner-up prize of the winner's choice of either of my Evernight titles — Vanilla-Free Christmas or a Leap of Faith.
So you have an idea what you can win there, here is the info on each of the titles being offered as prizes. If you are interested in grabbing a copy rather than waiting to see if you won, click on the book images in the right sidebar and they will take you to the purchase pages for each title.
VANILLA-FREE CHRISTMAS (An Evernight Anthology)
This Christmas, the best gifts are waiting for those who have been naughty…
And the toys under the tree are not for children. Sexy Santas, naughty elves, and dominant shifters are ready to spread some very kinky Christmas cheer. It's a good thing the ladies in our stories are looking for anything but vanilla.
New submissive, Faith Daniels, is completely infatuated with her amazing Dominant, Richard Halstead. So when he sends her a summons via text message a full day before they had plans to meet, she can barely contain her excitement.
But, Richard didn't just invite her over for a play date. Not this time. He has a proposition for Faith. One that could change the rest of her life.
Be Warned: BDSM, anal sex, sex toys, pet play
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I bet you are wondering how you get yourself entered to win all these fabulous prizes.
To Enter to Win the Grand Prizes offered by Evernight Publishing, visit their Rafflecopter link here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e561a316/
To Enter to Win the $10 Evernight Publishing Gift Card or choice of the eBooks above, just answer this question in the comments section,
What is the best birthday gift you ever received?
then visit my rafflectoper link to register your entry. The link to the rafflectopter giveaway can be found on my website (which lets me host rafflectoper). Just Click HERE to get to it.
Thanks so much for coming by to celebrate with me. I can't wait to see your answers. Hoping some of you will have amazing and unique gift ideas to share with the rest of us.
Happy Hopping and Happy Birthday to Evernight Publishing!!
You can Hop to the next stop here: http://www.inlinkz.com/wpview.php?id=314265
Also, before you go….
It's the perfect time to buy the Evernight titles on your TBR list, as well as new gems you find during the event, because Evernight's entire backlist is on sale at evernightpublishing.com and allromanceebooks.com through October 7th!


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The much awaited judgement in what had became a tug of war between the students and publishers over making copies of extracts of text books was pronounced on Friday, the 16th of September, 2016. The judgment has been widely welcomed by the students and academicians as a victory of students' interest. In the copyright domain, it is for the first time that an Indian court, while ruling on copyright infringement action, has taken into account public interest and access to a work at a reasonable cost by making use of fair use provisions.
Facts and Background
In November 2012, the court had restrained Rameshwari Photocopy Service (hereinafter RPS) located near the Delhi School of Economics in north campus on a petition moved by the publishers including Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press and Taylor & Francis (hereinafter the publisher). The publishers had alleged that the kiosk was violating their copyright and "at the instance of Delhi University" was causing huge financial losses as students had stopped buying their text books. The publishers produced at least four course packs being so sold containing photocopies of portions of their publication varying from 6 to 65 pages. The publishers alleged that the said course packs sold by RPS are based on syllabi issued by the Delhi University for its students. Further the faculty teaching at the University is directly encouraging and recommending the students to purchase these course packs instead of legitimate copies of publications. The publishers further alleged that the libraries of the University are issuing books stocked in the said libraries to the RPS for photocopying to prepare the said course packs.
The issues before the court were:
- whether the making of course packs by RPS under authorisation of Delhi University amounted to infringement of copyright of the Publisher; and.
- whether the above activity of making course packs falls under one of the exceptions to infringement under Section 52 of the Copyright Act.
Copyright Infringement
In its ruling on copyright infringement, in the first issue, the court considered both the situations
- University making photocopies of the work.
- University library issuing the books of which photocopies are made.
The Court was of the view that copyright is a statutory right and as per the provisions of the Copyright Act, photocopying original literary
work is an exclusive right granted to a copyright owner. Thus, making of photocopies by the University would constitute infringement under Section 51 unless such an act is listed as an exception to infringement under Section 52 of the Copyright Act.
On University library issuing books, the court was of the view that such activity is permissible as it would be a direct application of the principle of exhaustion which is the genesis of libraries and educational institutions. At the same time, the Court stated that the phrase "to issue copies of the work to the public" under Section 14 (a) (ii) cannot be interpreted as "making copies of the work". Therefore, the Court concluded that while the University library can issue the books stocked in its library however as ''per Section 14(a)(i) and Section 51(a)(i) would not be entitled to make photocopies of substantial part of the said book for distribution to the students and if does the same, would be committing infringement of the copyright therein."
Fair Use
On the second issue whether the acts of University fall within the exception to infringement, the Court came to the conclusion that making of course packs falls under exception laid out in Section 52(1) of the Act. The Section 52(1)(i) states that the reproduction of a work by a "teacher/ pupil in the course of instruction" would not constitute infringement. The court first of all held that interpretation of the term "instruction" cannot be limited to that of lecture. The Court then attempted to determine when the imparting of instruction begins and ends in a university. To this effect, the Court examined various judicial interpretations of the phrases "instruction" as well as "in the course of' and held that the words "have to include within their ambit the prescription of syllabus the preparation of which both the teacher and the pupil are required to do before the lecture and the studies which the pupils are to do post lecture and so that the teachers can reproduce the work as part of the question and the pupils can answer the questions by reproducing the work, in an examination. Resultantly, reproduction of any copyrighted work by the teacher for the purpose of imparting instruction to the pupil as prescribed in the syllabus during the academic year would be within the meaning of Section 52 (1)(i) of the Ad."
The court also examined the issue from the students' perspective and taking into account the practical realities. The Court noted that a student borrowing a book from the University library may copy the same, whether by hand or by photocopying for private or personal use and would be protected under fair dealing. This can be extended to the Delhi University students who are making copies due to resource constraints. The Court stated, "When the effect of the action is the same, the difference in the mode of action cannot make a difference so as to make one an offence." Similarly, the Court also noted that if a student took photographs of pages of a textbook from the DU library on his cellphone and then proceeded to print the same that would be protected under fair dealing as it is merely advancement in technology of copying by hand or photocopying. The court further elaborated this aspect by mentioning if RPS was not permitted to making copies, it may not be that student would buy the textbooks. Instead it would be that the students would have to resort to sitting in the library and copying out the pages by hand. This is particularly likely as education in the University is heavily subsidized, thereby enabling students from low-income families to also attend the University. Therefore, the Court stated that it was unfair to expect students to eschew the comfort provided by modern technology and to regress to the studying practices of an ancient era. Additionally, the Court held that "No law can be interpreted so as to result in any regression of the evolvement of the human being for the better."
The court concluded that "Copyright, especially in literary works, is thus not an inevitable, divine, or natural right that confers on authors the absolute ownership of their creations. It is designed rather to stimulate activity and progress in the arts for the intellectual enrichment of the public. Copyright is intended to increase and not to impede the harvest of knowledge. It is intended to motivate the creative activity of authors and inventors in order to benefit the public."
Our comment
The judgment appears to generalise that all students studying at the Delhi University cannot afford the books and thus access to education would be impeded by not permitting the photocopying of extract of books. It would appear that reprographic licensing provisions could have been used here to strike the balance. Thus, protecting the rights of publishers and authors and at the same time permitting the photocopies at a reasonable cost.


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Colin killing it...
I have just realised that the past few posts were a wee bit mardy, so heres something slightly happier.
Ive just been reading a blog by an American snowboarder,Colin Boyd, who is kind of an adopted kiwi. He spends a lot of time out in Wanaka and is pretty well known. He's been killing it on the Freeride World Tour this year and finished 4th overall. Check out his line in Alaska, complete with the genius that is Ed Leigh commentating.
He's produced a really well made webisode series on freeride in New Zealand. If anyone wants to know what the terrain is like out there then check out the edits, it makes me stoked to be going back to that incredible country..........that and the Afghan biscuits!
Terje Haakenson said that if he had to choose one place to snowboard for the rest of his life then it would be Temple Basin, one of New Zealands club fields.........pretty big endorsement right there!
Looking back..
The inter-season weather has set in here in the Tarantaise Valley, grey sky's and rain make for a fairly grim atmosphere. But its good to just wind down after the season and just chill.
Looking back over this past winter its hard to pick out my favourite day, theres been so many. Maybe the surprise pow we found on our tour to Mont Jovet, or the two steep couloirs, maybe the cheese fondu we had.....theres just to many to choose from. The exposed face off the Aguille Rouge is up there for sure but for me there is a standout day, the Saint Foy Freeride Qualifier. For what was just supposed to be a bit of fun and a way to push myself, turned out to be one of the best days I've ever had. I felt confident having already done the Les Arcs qualifier and i put down the run i wanted to do, even if i did fall at the end. Finishing in 6th place was incredible, although it did make me think i could have placed higher if i had stomped my 360......but thats just the competitive side coming out.
The event had a sweet atmosphere, and people seemed pumped to just be involved. Although everyone wanted to win, they still cheered on all the other competitors.........pretty rare thing in sport these days!
So that day is definitely something I'm proud of, and gets me more pumped to compete more next season.
Heres the Red Bull promo video.
These are my favourite photos of the winter, we were lucky to do so many cool things......pictures say a thousand words.
Au revoir
Oli and Anne(the Germans) have also left. The two of them are the most enthusiastic outdoors people i have ever met. Everyday is an adventure with them ( Oli waking up in the mornings is an adventure in itself) While they aren't sure what to do next, I'm pretty sure it will involve going that big further then anyone else. I hope i will see them again really soon.
Most of the other guys have already left but Tim is still here for a few more days. He recently splashed out on an old camper van,called the bongo, and i know he's going to have a great time exploring in it. Sometimes its nice not having a set destination.........it means you can just enjoy the journey. Again, he's another thats super keen to be in the great outdoors.
Last but not least, Agathe and Chirstophe need a mention. We have become good friends and the two of them, with little Charly, have made our winter. The friendliest people i have met, and hope to stay friend with for a long time.
I may try to get out for one last split board trip before i leave....but thats all down to the weather, and right now its hotter then the sun!
Saying goodbye to the people you spend a lot of time with is always a hard thing. This winter is even more so. I have got close with some amazing people who are so stoked on the mountain lifestyle that it rubs off on you, it reminds me why the mountains are so special.
Im terrible at goodbyes, but its great to know that at some point down the line we will all meet again and go on more adventures. Ive done more this winter then i could ever have dreamed of. People have pushed my limits and I've pushed myself, we bonded over some incredible experiences in this small french town, and those memories stay with you forever.
While I'm staying here for another week, my flat mates have all moved out. Sam and Sarah(Spokes and Scroggin) have started their epic bike trip from geneva to greece, 4000km of hard work.........crazy! Im sure they are going to have some hilarious stories to tell us all, i have no doubt they are going to complete the trip.
Goodbye winter...
So, the season is coming to an end. The snow is melting, the days are hot and the french start incredibly noisy work at 6.30am!!! Who washes the streets with jet washers at that time of morning!
Work is now winding down, the workshop is cleaned and vans are scrubbed and polished, This marks the end of winter. And what a winter it has been! To many adventures to remember, great friends and great cheese.
I leanred a new German word the other day, 'Fernweh'. The translation into english is
'to be homesick for a place you have never been to'
Its such an inspirational way to describe what its like too travel, and in a way it can be applied to Chasing Winter. It describes the excitement you feel choosing a new adventure or a new place to visit.
Most people are heading off to their new adventures this week, i will be sticking around Bourg St Maurice for a mini break before heading back to the Isle of Wight for a few weeks and then onto New Zealand.
Ive really grown to love Bourg, and now everything is turning green you can really see why summer here is so enthusiastically talked about.
For me, NZ brings another opportunity that i have to take. Its seems that in the snowsports industry opportunities are hard to come by, so when they do you take them. It also means i get to go back to that amazing country and stay in the snowy mountains. I plan on really pushing my riding and training for more competitions for next European winter.
My Kiwi friends i live with now are also heading back to Wanaka which is sweet. Before hand though, they are embarking on a big adventure through Europe......on bikes they bought for €150 from Decathlon....check out their blog Spokes & Scroggin and give them as much support as possible!
So I'm going to carry on sticking my fingers up to the 'normal' route through life......that mortgage can stay away for now. Ive got new people to meet and new challenges to attempt.
Billy wins at the internet
Uk Snowboarder and Red Bull rider Billy Morgan has broken the internet with the worlds first backside quadruple cork 1800.....basicly he's gone flipping' nuts!
People have been slating it saying its too much like gymnastics, but there with always be haters. Personally, i think its a massive feat of what people can do and how far we can push ourselves. Albeit Billy had pushed himself further then most! Its awesome to see a snowboarder from the UK throwing down on such a massive scale!
Check it out in all its glory!
Butta Wax....
The Butta Wax samples arrived today, it felt like unwrapping presents at Christmas!
The wax is very well thought out, they have nailed the marketing and the wax smells fantastic. Going to be doing some product testing today with a few of the waxes to see how they cope in the warm conditions.
The clothing looks incredible too, pretty understated and low key, but I like that.
The home wax kit in particular looks great. Everything you need in a smart looking tin, perfect for a present.
All time Spring Conditions
So right now its the easter holidays, usually a time when the sun is out, the snow is rapidly melting and families are terrorising the pistes. But something strange has happened this winter, it suddenly feels like it winter again, we had a week of strong winds and snow which now means that we are having the best end of season conditions, there is a lot of nice fresh snow and the sun is out......perfect spring powder!
The past four days have been insane. Each day has been spent hiking, split boarding and finding freshies. Two days ago we hiked 4 separate lines in one day and were rewarded with probably the best fresh snow of the season, that day ended with me and Sam putting lines down the most exposed and dangerous face i think i have ever been on, and probably in the les arcs area. We were both pretty nervous but confident. After a long chat with the pisteurs (who blatantly didn't want us to do it) and with a handful of people watching we picked out way through amazing snow, trying to avoid some serious cliffs. Any fall is this part would not have ended well.
We made it down and put two fresh lines in the bottom section this was followed by big high fives and over the top whooping!
Yesterday was another great day, we decided to do some touring and hit a perfect untracked face we spotted the day before. We started by defending off the Grand Col chair lift in Les Arcs and down to the backside of the face we were trying to get to. A pretty nice 30 min tour up to the summit and we were rewarded with a stunning North-West aspect face with some stunning powder. It was a fun run down with lot of natural hits.
Once at the bottom it was skins back on to tour back up to a slope a bit further up the valley, again a fairly short skin up was rewarded with incredible fresh lines, it was really late in the day so the sun had heated the snow up nicely. It was soft but safe. The sun was intense and made for hard energy sapping touring, the english man in me was not used to the bright thing in the sky and my skin is definitely not thanking me for it now.......but thats nothing a few beers can't fix.
Again....what an incredible season this has been. Every week my riding is being pushed and constantly gaining more confidence and skills. Truly has been a great winter here in France with great friends.
Bourg Life...
Ive come to really love living in Bourg. It has everything you need in a mountain town and the location is perfect to access so many areas...its like a smaller, less extreme, Chamonix and with a lot less people.
One place that really needs a mention is a local cafe we all go to called 'Charly's Factory'. Its located in an ideal place, just next door to the funicular that takes you to Les Arcs 1600. Its the perfect place to sample their amazing coffee in the morning, or to try some of the amazing Belgian beers on offer after a days shred. The owners are Christophe and Agathe, possibly the friendliest and most accommodating people i have met. There is a great atmosphere, and everyone gets involved due to the layout of the place.
Amazing coffee and food and just as good service with great chat. Not to be missed!
Here is my run from the comp
We had to wait a day for the results and i wasn't expecting much due to the fall i had but as it turns out i managed to come in 6TH place which I'm absolutely stoked about!
Maybe if i hadn't fallen then i could have been top 5, but still more then happy with 6th. Feel like i might be getting the bug for the comps, its definitely good to challenge yourself and push past your comfort zone......
Im also now ranked 134th on the tour, which means I'm the highest ranked UK Snowboarder on the qualifiers!
St Foy Freeride 720p from Leon Butler on Vimeo.
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Let's burn off some of this pre-labor energy by writing some overdue reviews for Go Dairy Free before Alisa fires me, shall we?
Authentic Foods Pie Crust Mix (gluten, wheat, and dairy free)
This made-from-almonds crust has a shortbread-y feel and taste that our whole family enjoyed. It is definitely made for sweet, not savory fillings. Scott and I think it works best with a creamy/custard filling. We filled ours with dairy-free pumpkin pie filling and it was lovely. (Yes, I should have covered the crust edges with foil. I forgot. Oops.) As with so many gluten-free products, you can't expect this crust to bake up like a wheat one would. But we really enjoyed the almond flavor and texture, especially with a smooth filling.
Ingredients: rice flour, natural almond meal, evaporated cane juice, tapioca flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, potato starch, vanilla, salt
We mixed in 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons plain soy milk, and 4 oz. of shortening. One package makes one crust.
Kinnikinnick Chocolate Cake Mix (gluten, wheat, and dairy free)
We liked this chocolate cake mix for many reasons, the most important being: it tastes like chocolate. Deep, dark, cocoa-y chocolate. Mmmm. I frosted it with dairy-free chocolate glaze.
I tend to like the texture and moistness of gluten-free mixes like those made by Namaste Foods, whereas Scott prefers a drier texture and finer crumb. This Kinnikinnick cake was just what he likes. Don't get me wrong, it is not a dry cake, nor was it disliked by anyone in our house. It's just a slightly different texture than other gluten-free mixes we have tried, which I think is a good thing. If at first you think you don't like gluten-free mixes, try, try again.
Ingredients: Sugar, potato starch, white rice flour, cocoa powder, sweet rice flour, KinnActive baking powder, guar gum, salt, pea protein, sodium bicarbonate, pea starch, pea fiber.
We made the cake with 4 eggs, 3/4 cup oil, and 3/4 cup cold water. The mix makes two 8x8 cakes or one 9x13 cake.
Kinnikinnick Pancake and Waffle Mix (gluten, wheat, and dairy free) (shown here with mixed berries)
I love this pancake mix. The kids eat it not knowing that it is any different from our usual pancakes. Scott said the only difference he could detect is that this batter is slightly sweeter than other mixes/recipes we've made. He doesn't mind the sweetness; he was just being pressured by his wife to comment on what, if any, differences he detected. I like the pancakes we make with this mix because I don't feel as if I have a lump of dough sitting in my stomach after I eat them. And I feel smug about feeding them to the children. "You're eating pea protein and liking it! Mwaa ha ha."
Ingredients: Pea starch, white rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, tapioca starch, dextrose, defatted soy flour, whole egg powder, KinnActive baking powder, inulin, pea protein, pea fiber, fructose, salt, cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate, sodium, carboxy methylcellulose, vanillin, guar gum.
We mixed in 1 egg, 3/4 cup plain soy milk, and 1 tablespoon of oil with one cup of mix. One bag makes about 3 batches of pancakes. The mix does contain whole egg powder.
Monday, January 21, 2008
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Welcome to the Spire Health Professional Webinar Series
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Yesteryears EP available on iTunes and Bandcamp.com
The new EP featuring remixes by Neuroticfish, This Morn' Omina, Edge of Dawn and others is available on various platforms on the net:
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Yesteryears (Neuroticfish mix) video launched
Please enjoy the new video announcing our new digital EP!
You can order the EP at bandcamp.com!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Some good news, some bad news, and some very good news
The EP is ready and is waiting for its release on September 19th. This day happens to be my birthday so there's plenty of reason to have a party that day!
We feel very excited about the EP. The remixes are absolutely great and there is some pretty cool additional stuff. We also recorded a video for the Neuroticfish mix of Yesteryears. We'll release the video next week.
Unfortunately there won't be a physical release of the EP. Alfa Matrix decided not to because of the tough conditions in music industry land. We're sorry about that.
But we'll hope to make you happy with a stunning digital 10-track-EP!
And then there's Didier 'Snake' Salvatore who became the proud father of his first born son Rafael. A big hurray to Ellen and Didier!
Friday, September 6, 2013
Diskonnekted goes Hollywood
We're very happy and proud our track 'Justify' is featured in the movie Misogynist. Check out this cool teaser!
More info on IMDb.com
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By Wesley E. Wright and Molly Dear Abshire, as published in the Houston Chronicle Senior Living Section on June 22, 2008.
There are few people who would not want to stay in their own home until they died if they could. Unfortunately, it is not always possible. They may not have the family support to make it happen for various reasons. The adult children don't live nearby, or they're too busy with their own families, or perhaps they are even estranged from the parents.
Even if the children are in favor of helping the parents stay at home, they still may not be able to make it work. Staying at home can be expensive. While staying in a nursing home may cost $4,500 a month, in-home care is much more expensive. In fact, it is not unusual for in-home care to cost as much as $7,500 per month or more.
But what happens if the parent resists accepting help, either at home or elsewhere? Many elderly people are used to years of living alone and being independent. The thought of someone coming into their home and helping them would force them to lose some of that independence and privacy, which is loathsome to them in the extreme.
Mom may have difficulty walking or maybe she is eating less and less each day. She may begin neglecting to take baths and cannot recall what she had for her last meal. Then there is the clutter. Sometimes the elderly begin to hoard and stockpile things that most people would throw out. The trash that once made it out to the curb now becomes the home decor. Piles and piles of bank statements, letters, greeting cards, and newspapers are now kept in perpetuity.
It is a very good idea for adult children to start developing an open and ongoing discussion as soon as possible after seeing that things are beginning to decline. The parent doesn't seem to notice the changes as they developed over a long period of time. But the children notice and become understandably alarmed.
It is not uncommon for the parents to dismiss the observations of others as meaningless and intrusive. After all, the parents raised the kids. And in the eyes of many parents their kids never really grow up. The children and parents need to understand the potential significance of this matter.
Parents who fail to allow their children to have a voice and shut them out run the risk of drawing unwanted attention to their situation. If neighbors or others become aware that something is not quite right at the house of the parent, then there may be an unwanted intrusion by a referral to Adult Protection Services (APS) which may force the parent out of the house when the parent could have stayed if the child had been allowed to help.
Sometimes, someone will write a letter to the Harris County Probate Courts claiming that a person needs a guardian. If the parent thought the child was invading their privacy with suggestions of some care taking at the house, wait until the parent becomes subject to a court supervised guardianship proceeding which is a matter of public record. Families working together should make a plan for the future.
And this is where the elder law attorney may help. Experienced elder law attorneys have had many experiences working with the elderly. They know the problems that seniors face, as well as the myriad of options that are available for tackling those problems.


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The Shock
The ball hung in the air, twisting toward it's stationary target, and the realization that a magical season was coming to a cruel and premature conclusion sunk over me, slowly, agonizingly and helplessly.
Carlos Beltran didn't swing the bat and the Mets 2006 season was over. They had the best record in their league, they played a team in the playoffs that had spent much of their season playing below expectations (in part due to injured key players but were finally healthy), and they were dramatically upset in the post-season. Sound familiar?
As Justin Tucker's 47-yard field goal spun it's way through the uprights, ending the Broncos season, I sat motionless on my couch wondering if what I had just sat through for four hours actually happened.
In the grand scheme of things, the Broncos loss to the Ravens wasn't shocking. Leading up to the game I presented reasons to be concerned. This is a playoff tested team that was healthier than when Denver beat them in week 15. But how the Broncos lost wasn't just shocking, it was stupefyingly stunning. Regardless of what took place prior to getting to the position they were in, the Broncos were in the position of having a 7-point lead with their opponent on their own 30 yard line, no time outs and forty-one seconds to play. According to ESPN's Stats and Information Win Probability model, Denver had a 97.2% chance of winning the game at that moment. Shocking doesn't begin to describe it.
Worse than '96?
Is this loss worse than the playoff loss to Jacksonville that ended the '96 season? That's a question many Broncos fans are asking themselves. For me the answer is yes and no. That Jaguars team was 9-7, had barely qualified for the playoffs and were in just their second season in the NFL. But they had talented players in Mark Brunell, Natrone Means, Jimmy Smith and Keenan McCardell. On that they day, they outplayed the Broncos. Big picture - shocking. Day of - a frustrating and depressing day when they got beat.
This Ravens loss? The game was in the bag. Denver had the ball and a 7-point lead as the two-minute warning approached. Two first downs were going to win the game. And again, even are punting the ball away, a small miracle was required for the Ravens to win. In that regard, this loss was more shocking and more painful. Broncos fans had one and a half feet in the AFC title game. I never felt that confident during the Jacksonville game. (Denver did lead 12-0 but a questionable decision to go for two instead of going up 13-0 raised my eyebrows and allowed doubt to creep in.) Trying to compare the two losses is like being asked "would you rather be kicked in the crotch or poked in the eye?"
That brings me to the 3rd and 7 call. I didn't first guess it so I'm not going to second guess it, I'll just tell you what I was thinking in the moment. Because the 2:00 warning provided ample time to think it over, I said to my son, "I don't think they'll pass it here, but it would be great if they did." It's hard to argue with logic that put your team in a position where they had a 97.2% chance of winning. But what about this? If I told you before the season started Denver needed Peyton Manning to complete a pass on 3rd and 7 for a first down in order for the Broncos to go to the AFC title game, Broncos fans would feel pretty good about that.After the fact all I could think of was the 1997 AFC title game. Denver lead the Steelers 24-21 at the 2:00 warning. They were facing a 3rd and 5 from their own 15. They had Terrell Davis and his 130+ yard rushing day in their backfield. They could have given T.D. the ball, run some clock, punted and trusted their defense. Instead, they asked their Hall of Fame quarterback to make a play. Elway fired a laser to Shannon Sharpe for 18 yards and the game was over. So here were the Broncos, a 7-yard completion away from the AFC title game, and they opted to run. Again, John Fox put his team in incredibly good position to win, I just think most Broncos fans would have liked to see their team go for the kill right then and there. By the way, the Broncos lost to the Steelers in week 15 of the regular season in '97 and got their revenge in the playoffs. Sound familiar?
I went through the play-by-play of all the Broncos games this year to see what they had done on 3rd and 7s. Granted, the context is different, but the Broncos passed 15 out of 18 times they had a 3rd down and 7. The three runs consisted of Brock Osweiler taking a knee against New Orleans when the game was over and two Ronnie Hillman runs in the waning moments of the Cleveland and Ravens games to set up field goals when they were already up by 20 or more points. So basically anytime Denver needed to convert a 3rd and 7 this season, they passed the ball. It's fair to say Denver needed to convert that 3rd and 7 against Baltimore and instead of asking their Hall of Fame quarterback to make a play, they ran it. I have to wonder what John Elway was thinking as he watched from his sky box.
Just for yucks, lets also mention a 3rd and 5 call. Denver was up 28-21 early in the third quarter, had just recovered a fumble and had the ball on their 47. Uncle Mo was dying to throw on his Broncos jersey. Manning audibled to a run to Hester up the middle. The play gained 2 yards and Denver punted. It was one of the possessions where Denver had a lead and was looking to go up that allusive two scores. It just seemed like an odd call at the time. I don't have any official stats on it, but the number of times Manning audibled to a run this season and it gained big yardage were pretty minimal. If Denver was going for the kill, they were doing the Roberta Flack and trying to kill them softly.
The Pass
Joe Flacco's improbable heave was thrown at 8pm eastern time. How do I know that? Because I have parental locking on my TV. Whatever TV show was scheduled for 8pm Sunday night on CBS must have a rating of TV-14 or higher because at 8pm, just as Joe Flacco was stepping up in the pocket on that fateful 3rd and 3, my TV screen went from showing me the game to the blue screen that says "This program has been locked." As I frantically grabbed the remote and unlocked the channel my son says "I think we sacked him...." I entered the code and the game returned on my TV in time to see the Ravens jumping up and down with the word "TOUCHDOWN" emblazoned across the screen. What the #@$%?????
Maybe my TV knew that if I saw the play live I would have yelled something my son shouldn't hear and it was providing some kind of metaphysical parental locking.
Conservative like a Fox
Conservative like a Fox
When Manning took a knee at the Broncos 20 with :31 left in regulation, the crowd booed their disgust at Denver for not trying to win the game. Just like the run on 3rd and 7, it was a concession.
If John Fox was watching the Falcons game today, he saw just what could be done with limited time and a few timeouts. Or he could look no further than his own teams game against the Texans this year when the Broncos had the ball on their 37 with :22 left in the half. Manning completed two passes to Decker and Prater hit a 53-yard field goal.
If John Fox was watching the Falcons game today, he saw just what could be done with limited time and a few timeouts. Or he could look no further than his own teams game against the Texans this year when the Broncos had the ball on their 37 with :22 left in the half. Manning completed two passes to Decker and Prater hit a 53-yard field goal.
Last season when the Broncos were pulling out miracle win after miracle win, coach Fox's strategy was to play it as close to the vest as possible. When Tebow tied the Miami game and got it to overtime, Denver had two possessions in the extra period. The first went run-run-sack-punt. The second followed a Miami turnover at their own 36. Denver went run-run-run and settled for a 52-yard field goal. In their OT win against the Chargers their OT plays were 8 runs and 3 passes. In their OT win against Chicago they had the ball 1st and 10 on Chicago's 40. They went McGahee run, Tebow scramble, Tebow run and settled for a 51-yard field goal.
John Fox is a defensive-minded coach. He wasn't a gun-slinging QB who converted crucial 4th downs and pulled victory from the jaws of defeat. So maybe, even with Peyton Manning as his QB, Fox just feels better playing it safe. Against the Ravens, safe made everyone in Denver sorry.
John Fox is a defensive-minded coach. He wasn't a gun-slinging QB who converted crucial 4th downs and pulled victory from the jaws of defeat. So maybe, even with Peyton Manning as his QB, Fox just feels better playing it safe. Against the Ravens, safe made everyone in Denver sorry.
The Cold
A lot was made of Manning being 0-3 in playoff games played at 30 degrees or colder. I didn't think too much of it. Two of those losses were on the road against really good Patriots teams. But as the game went on, it was evident to me that the cold had some kind of an effect. Many of Manning's throws lacked the zip that had grown with the season. Sure, he put some mustard on some and threw beauties to Stokley and Moreno for TDs, but consider this, Manning only threw one pass more than 20 yards the entire game. The man threw 43 passes in this game, and only one went more than 20 yards? With wideouts like Decker and Thomas, in a game where the refs were throwing flags like Pacman Jones throws $100s, you would expect them to take a few shots down the field. It didn't happen and I think the cold was the primary reason why. Glove and all, I'm just not sure Peyton felt like he had a lot of pop on his passes and didn't want to risk it. Maybe that's why coach Fox played it safe at the end of regulation. Obviously this doesn't bode well over the next few years if Denver has more cold-weather playoff games. By the way, because I like to torture myself, I looked to see that next Sunday's forecast for Denver is sunny and a high near 50.
The Pain
The only part of this game I found enjoyable was the Holliday punt return. Everything else was just agonizing, excruciating pain. There were three or four possessions where Denver had the lead and the ball, but couldn't manage to take a two-score lead. None worse than the possession at the end of the first half when they could have gone up ten or fourteen and were getting the ball to start the second half. A Prater shank, a Champ misplay and suddenly it was tied at the half. Ulcers were growing to softball size in my gut.
The game was also played at an incredibly slow pace. It was only mid-second quarter and the game was an hour and a half old. The refs were taking forever to sort out penalties and reviews. Players were getting hurt. It was just dragging on and on. I was squirming in my seat like I was getting wisdom teeth yanked without the benefit of Novocaine. (memo to self: next year get some Novocaine before any Broncos playoff games).
The Broncos had two almost-picks (a deflected pass that landed in front of a charging Moore and a Mike Adams diving attempt he got both hands on) that could have sealed things. The pass interference on the Ravens second possession that allowed them to avoid punting from their own end zone and lead to a TD two plays later. The long completion to Pitta from their own end zone that changed field position in overtime and set up the Ravens field position on the ensuing Manning pick. All agonizing. Ronnie Hillman looked dangerously close to breaking a few long runs that could have been game-changing, but his protect-the-ball-at-all-costs style (which was the proper thing) seemed to prevent him from turning on the jets full blast and tearing away. Agonizing. I have often said I enjoy the angst of important games and I'd rather watch a good, close game and lose then to have it be over in the first quarter, but not like that. Not when the game is 97.2% won. This game just sucked the life out of me, play-by-play, minute-by-minute.
The Aftermath
This one is going to take a while to get over. Maybe the 11-game win streak was fool's gold. The teams Denver beat during that streak proved not to be as formidable as their preseason expectations suggested. The running game can be improved. While I still believe Champ Bailey is among the best DBs in the league, he gave plenty of reason for doubt on Saturday. If Joe Mays is not the answer at middle linebacker, a 38-year old Keith Brooking wont be either. They'll need to find someone to man the middle. (Maybe they put DJ Williams back there). And Manning will be another year older.
In 2006, while discouraged by their loss to the Cardinals, I still thought the Mets time was just beginning. Wright, Reyes, Beltran, Delgado, Santana. There was plenty of reason for optimism. I was wrong. That was the Mets shot and they blew it.
After losing to the Jaguars in '96, the Broncos rebounded to win back-to-back Super Bowls. This Denver team is a talented bunch and should still be a contender next year. It's just that when this year hands you home field advantage and you blow it, it's a real kick to the crotch. Or poke to the eye. Whichever.


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38% of Workers Will Leave Vacation Days on the Table
Toronto, ON – Canadian workers will not leave the office very far behind – if at all – during the week of December 25th, according to Robert Half's holiday survey. Sixteen per cent of employees plan to work the entire week. Of the 71 per cent of workers who will take at least part of Christmas week off, 48 per cent will check in with the office while they're out.
Nearly half (46 per cent) of employees plan to take the entire week off. Fifty-six per cent of this group say it's because their organization closes for the week; 68 per cent of them note their firm pays employees during the closure. For people who plan to work, 75 per cent expect to be at least somewhat productive. These findings are based on a survey of more than 400 Canadian workers. See an infographic of the survey findings here: https://www.roberthalf.ca/en/blog/robert-half/save-it-or-spend-it
Does the end of the year mean workers reach a zero balance on vacation time? Not necessarily, according to a separate Robert Half survey of more than 500 workers in Canada. Thirty-eight per cent say they won't use all their time off this year. Why not? The reasons vary.
Workers were asked, "What's the primary reason you don't use all of your vacation time?" Their responses:
Saving the time for something later
No money
Too much work to do
Feel guilty taking the time off
My boss discourages me from taking time off
Greg Scileppi, president of Robert Half, International Staffing Operations, offers the following points for workers and managers:
- Be proactive. Check your time off balance and your firm's rules on unused vacation days. "Use it or lose it" policies differ according to provincial laws, as well as individual employer policies. Don't make assumptions or find out the hard way that you lost valuable time.
- Find a way to unplug. Think twice about your rationale for skipping out on vacation. Employers offer vacation time for good reason. You're less effective at work and have a higher risk for burnout if you don't take a break. If you don't have funds to take a trip, you can still relax and recharge at home with a staycation.
- Talk to your team. Instead of emailing workers with high vacation balances to remind them to take time off, managers should have conversations one-on-one. In doing so, they may uncover the reasons why they're not taking time, and help rearrange priorities or get extra help.
- Set the example. Employees who never see their boss take time off or truly unplug from work may be less likely to do the same. Don't make working around the clock the norm for your team.
Robert Half commissioned an independent research firm for both studies.
About Robert Half
Founded in 1948, Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company has 325 staffing locations worldwide and offers online job search and management tools at roberthalf.ca. For career and management advice, follow our blog at roberthalf.ca/blog. Follow Robert Half Canada on Twitter at @RobertHalf_CAN for additional workplace advice and hiring trends.
For further information contact: Naz Araghian, (416) 865-2140, [email protected]


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Piling and shoring has been completed and substructure construction work has started on the first tower at The Residences at Marina Gate project in Dubai, UAE, according to project developer Select Group. Meanwhile, piling and shoring work is nearing completion on the second of the three-tower complex at the entrance of Dubai Marina.
The Al Marjan Island (AMI) Company has awarded the construction work on its fourth flushing channel – which is aimed at improving water circulation and enhance the aesthetics of Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah – to China Harbour Engineering Company.
Nshama, a private developer of integrated lifestyle communities, has unveiled Jenna, the first residential apartments to be developed at its trendy lifestyle project Town Square in Dubai, UAE.
Emaar Properties has launched the elegant 'Creekside 18' residences in The Island District of Dubai Creek Harbour, a unique master-planned community located along the historic Dubai Creek.
Diamonds International Corporation (DIC) has unveiled plans for a Dh500-million ($136 million) mixed-use development which will take shape at Al Marjan Island (AMI), the first man-made island project in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
The world's first Bugatti-styled villas are set to come up in Dubai, UAE, within the lush green, 55-million-sq-ft Akoya Oxygen master development, overlooking the Tiger Woods-designed Trump World Golf Club, Dubai.
Residence Collection to rise at Al Habtoor City Al Habtoor Group launched its ultra-luxury residential project, The Residence Collection, Al Habtoor City at Cityscape Global last month just weeks before the opening of the St Regis Dubai, the first of the three super luxury hotels at the mega development, set for this month.


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I think we're all saying the same thing. Appraisers can, and do, offer a variety of different services depending on the needs of the client. As consultants we can give clients advice on making a purchase decision but we don't normally make the decision on their behalf. I have been hired by clients to shop on their behalf where I have done pretty much the entire shopping process from choosing the designer and the diamond to choosing the goldsmith. There's nothing wrong with this kind of service and it can be quite valuable to the clients, but it's not an appraisal. In these cases, I'll hired an independent to do the final appraisal because I consider myself no longer eligible.
There is a substantial market for customers who knowingly buy I2-L diamonds and are pleased with their purchase. There are others who would consider this to be 'crap'. I can give them the facts, we can show how it will compare with other stones, I can tell them what prices should be expected and what the various tradeoffs are but I can't tell them what they want, what they can afford or what will make their future wife happy.
Window, I'm disappointed to hear that you feel I offer an inferior to service to what is offered by Rich and Dave. Have I done work for you and let you down in some way?
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Domeq in Brno creates a modern, supportive environment for its tenants. The combination of privacy, social life, and an inspirational atmosphere has led to a cultural melting pot where modern professionals can find their home and enjoy the music from different cultures.
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Why Is Sport Good for Both Locals and Expats?
One has to consider that a regular fitness activity doesn't just help you to achieve an immediate aesthetic result, i.e. to have a flatter belly for men or a nicer silhouette for ladies.
Spring Customs in Czechia: Burn Witches and Kiss Your Love!
After a long and grey winter, it's time to say Hello Spring 🌸☀ Parks become pleasantly crowded as soon as the sun is shining. Outdoor cinemas, grills in the parks or workout stations, springtime in Prague makes the freezing winter definitely worth it.
How to Make Friends in Prague Through a MeetUp
Not being a child anymore, it has become difficult to make new friends and even more when you're alone in a new city. That's what I felt when moved in Prague 2 months ago.
Free Events in October
1.10. MINT Weekend Market Every Saturday till 17.12. hall number 13 at Pražská tržnice (Prague 7) will change into a modern market space selling clothing, design items, snacks and tasty treats, coffee, books or bio cosmetics. Link to event 4.10. Autumn Opening at National gallery Opening of the autumn exhibition season in the Trade Fair Palace! Three Centuries […]
How to Adapt in a New Country
September is the month of the new arrivals. International students and young professionals arrive to the Czech Republic eager to find their new home in the middle of Europe. According to the statistics, most of them will stay for at least 1 year, although, some may move to CZ permanently. Let's speak more about what it […]
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Week of Science and Technology 1st-15th of November The most extensive science festival taking place around the Czech Republic. You will have the opportunity to attend lectures, exhibitions, excursions, science cafés, the screenings of documentary films, look into scientific workplaces, laboratories and libraries and learn how science is conducted. Take a look at the festival's program […]
October MeetUp in Brno
The Foreigners.cz team of Brno prepared a special edition for the October MeetUp! It will take place on Tuesday, October 20th from 7.00 pm at the restaurant La Bouchée. La Bouchée restaurant is located in the very center of Brno, under the Spilberk Castle. It is inspired by French cuisine and offers delicate dishes with […]
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Were you wondering how to meet up new people in the new country or city which you've just arrived to? So, besides our monthly MeetUps, there are of course several different ways. Let's find out more about one of them. Learn something about couchsurfing. How it all started? Couchsurfing began in 2004 as a small passion […]
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I love looking at decorating blogs and web sites. I am moving in one week and I have a lot of projects on the go. I have many more projects in the future. Therefore, I have decided to document all of my work. Hopefully I can inspire someone else in the same way I have been inspired. I will post some of my pics soon of what I have on the go at this moment.
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Picton Castle and Gardens
Owned and run by the Picton Castle Trust and an RHS Partner Garden, Picton Castle & Gardens sits within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Britain's only coastal National Park. Exotic species co-exist with native flora in forty acres of gardens, home to the largest collection of cultivated plants in West Wales.
In April, the Bluebell Walk is a haze of blue; from March onwards Peep-In-Walk provides rich diversity and colour; May peaks with the flowering of masses of Rhododendrons, many bred at Picton, including 'Salmon Jubilee' and 'Picton Maid'. The historic Walled Garden is planted for year round interest - full of vibrant colour, medicinal herbs and a Fernery. Treasures such as Crinodendron and Eucryphia follow, complemented by Head Gardener Roddy Milne's new introductions of hydrangeas, ornamental grasses and fresh plantings to provide autumn colour. To the west of the Castle are The Avenues, dominated by two Giant Redwoods (Sequoiadendron --giganteum) and two massive 300-year old oaks.
Rarities include the world's largest Rhododendron 'Old Port', Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' - a conifer like a miniature forest - and a fine Metasequoia glyptostroboides which was presumed extinct until rediscovered in China in 1941.
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Opening Times: OPEN DAILY, ALL YEAR ROUND. Spring & Summer Season: 9.00am to 5.00pm,
Winter Season: 10.00am - 4.00pm. Visit website for dates.
Admission Prices: Please visit website for details.
Season Tickets: Available.
Groups: Reductions for pre-booked groups of 10 or more. Please call 01437 751326 for your Group Booking Form or visit the website.
Car/Coach Parking: Yes
Tours Available: Specialist Director's Tours and Specialist Head Gardener Tours available - please contact for further details
Disabled Access: Yes
Toilets on Site: Yes
Special Events: Yes. Visit website www.pictoncastle.co.uk for details of year-round events.
Length of Visit: 3-4 Hours min. advised
Booking Contact: D W Evans, Director, Picton Castle & Gardens, The Rhos, Pembrokeshire SA62 4AS
Tel No: 01437 751326
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Website: www.pictoncastle.co.uk
Location: The Rhos Pembrokeshire SA62 4AS
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The Car Show, due to incoming weather will not be September 27th. We apologize for any inconvenience. We plan to hold a Car Show on Sunday, November 1st at Waugh Enterprises in Orange VA with all the same features. The 2015 Annual Christmas for Kids Benefit Car Show is canceled for Sunday, September 27th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Booster Park (Rt. 20) behind the Orange County Airport. Entry fee is $20.00. Spectators are FREE. James Helmic of Sonic Music will be the DJ. Bring your family… We will be awarding over 62 awards, chinese auction, and breakfast and lunch items for purchase. For more information please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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"All people want is Justice and Respect."
– Shirley
A good friend of mine named Shirley who had come of political age in the struggle against the KKK in Greensboro, NC in which most of the KKK were also police once said to me, "All people want is Justice and Respect." Muslims in France have had neither. Muslims living in Yemen, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Israel have born the brunt of invasion, war, torture, apartheid, assassination and the murderous terror of drones. They continue to have their culture and beliefs attacked and disrespected in the western media. In our country they face violence, assault and attacks on mosques.
There is no justification for the suppression or murder of cartoonists or writers by governments or religious fanatics of any kind. But the reality is that far more innocent Muslims have been attacked and murdered around the world without big marches of solidarity against hate crimes. As for "Charlie Hebdo," it is easy to be controversial and "edgy" by poking fun at others, lambasting their cultures and beliefs. There is a long history of this. Think of old caricatures in our own country of Germans and Japanese dating from WWII, or for that matter of African Americans who still get little justice or respect. Think of German portrayals of Jews from the 1930's. A good analysis of this issue shows the utter hypocrisy of making this into a free speech issue.
I guess what irritates me the most about this, given the limits of the US media, is the portrayal of cultural chauvinism drenched in racism as "free speech." The reality is that there are real truth-tellers relegated to the margins like Amy Goodman and DemocracyNow!, Glenn Greenwald and others on The Intercept, or Consortium News, andTruth Out. There are people like Eric Snowden and Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning and many others who put everything on the line to speak the necessary truth.
Then there are you and I. If you're reading this, there is a good chance you read or have been published in the Blue Collar Review. We are certainly controversial if not downright revolutionary in that we speak truth to power exposing the filthy, monstrous, destructive and oppressive reality of the capitalist system. We are even more revolutionary in that we seek to UNITE rather than to divide. I am also a writer publishing articles in a local magazine that speak to real issues and point fingers at powerful institutions including NATO, the CIA and the police. I pay the price for doing so as do many others and you can bet I'm on the local FBI watch-list.
Am I "Charlie Hebdo"? Are you? Hell No! If anything Charlie Hebdo can only wish they were us! If they really spoke truth to power, it would not be getting such coverage nor the hypocritical appearance of creepy leaders. When hate groups or the state comes for me or you, it won't make the national news but we keep on because we must.
Jaded Prole is the nom-de-plume of a freelance writer and poet as well as a publisher, and philosopher living in Virginia. His blog is here. He also publishes The Blue Collar Review, a quarterly whose purpose is to expand and promote a progressive working class vision of culture.


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Dear Lower Mainland Respiratory Therapists,
We would like you to please nominate a colleague for the annual Lower Mainland BCSRT Roadshow MedPro Respiratory Care Community Excellence Award!
Nominations deadline is November 2nd, 2018. Presentation of the award will occur at the Education event on November 16th (details to be sent out soon).
The MedPro Respiratory Care Excellence Award is for a Respiratory Therapist involved in Community Respiratory Services, Hospital-based Outpatient Chronic Disease Management Programs (COPD Rehabilitation, COPD/Asthma Education) and/or Home Ventilation who has provided exemplary service to their patients and profession as recognized by their peers. Please send the name of your nominee as well as the reason(s) they deserve the award (in 250 words or less) to email@example.com.
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text: foreclosure New law could help low-income families avert tax foreclosure By Rick Pluta • Mar 2, 2020 User respres / Creative Commons Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law Monday that will help low-income families avoid home foreclosures for unpaid taxes. The law allows local governments to forgive penalties and interest for families that meet an income test. Stateside: Detroit tax foreclosures; Dems and GOP plan for 2020 in Michigan; 365 days of sunrises By Stateside Staff • Jan 14, 2020 User: DonkeyHotey / Flickr http://j.mp/1SPGCl0 Listen Listening... / 49:53 Stateside for Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Today on Stateside, we take a deeper look at how property tax foreclosures in Detroit created a pileup of city-owned properties, and left residents to care for the most desolate blocks. Plus, a Michigan photographer captures a whole year of sunrises in the Upper Peninsula. Stateside: Wayne Co. tax auction controversy; Midland's mid-century architecture; policy potholes By Stateside Staff • Feb 12, 2019 User: Pearl Pirie / Flickr - http://j.mp/1SPGCl0 Listen Listening... / 50:01 Stateside for Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Today on Stateside, Benton Harbor's emerging problem with lead in drinking water, and what it tells us about the risk of lead in other Michigan communities. Plus, the city of Midland is documenting its unique, and massive, treasure trove of mid-century modern architecture. So far, they've found more than 400 structures. Listen to the full show above or find individual segments below. Report: Wayne County can seize your home no matter how much you owe in taxes By Stateside Staff • May 17, 2018 University of Michigan School for Environmental and Sustainability / Flickr - http://bit.ly/1xMszCg Listen Listening... / 7:21 Stateside's conversation with Sarah Alvarez, founder of Outlier Media and author of the report in Bridge Magazine. The first line of Sarah Alvarez's report in Bridge Magazine packs quite a punch: "Antoinette Coleman lost her home for less than the cost of an iPhone." That price tag was just $291 to be exact. Program to help at-risk homeowners winding down in Michigan By Steve Carmody • Aug 27, 2017 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Michiganders struggling to pay their property taxes, home mortgage, or condo fees can get help from the state, but for not much longer. Nearly 35,000 Michiganders have qualified for loans through the Step Forward Michigan program since 2010. But there's only about $40 million left through the federally funded program. Wayne County tax foreclosure crisis: "If you can save art, you can save people's homes" By Stateside Staff • Jun 19, 2017 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Listen Listening... / 17:34 Stateside's conversation with Jerry Paffendorf, CEO of Loveland Technologies. Jerry Paffendorf, CEO of Loveland Technologies based in Detroit and the San Francisco Bay Area, thinks Wayne County's heavy reliance on late tax payments to balance its once-out-of-whack budget is creating a push to foreclose on homes, rather than do all it can to keep people in their homes. "To put it very succinctly," he said, "Wayne County makes more money when people don't pay their taxes on time than when they do." Cash-strapped Wayne County leans on foreclosure fees to balance budget By Stateside Staff • Jun 15, 2017 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Listen Listening... / 10:23 Stateside's conversation with Joel Kurth, Detroit editor for Bridge Magazine. Joel Kurth is the Detroit Editor for Bridge Magazine. Along with Mike Wilkinson and Laura Herberg, he's been digging into how Wayne County is fattening its coffers through home foreclosures. "Misery is monetized by counties all across Michigan, and no government relies on money from tax foreclosures as much as Wayne County." That blunt statement leads off a Bridge Magazine and Detroit Journalism Cooperative investigation titled "Sorry we foreclosed your home. But thanks for fixing our budget." Too many low income renters, too few homeowners could hurt Detroit By Bryce Huffman • Mar 20, 2017 Jodi Westrick / Michigan Radio Detroit has more renters than homeowners for the first time in 50 years, and according to a recent report, this could be a bad thing. The Detroit Future City report from earlier this month notes that the high number of foreclosures and overall population loss contributed to this. Anika Goss-Foster, the director of the DFC office, thinks the real issue is the high number of low-income renters. "It creates all kinds of other multi-layered issues for families that prevents them from thriving and prevents neighborhoods from stabilizing in Detroit," she said. Tax foreclosures keep Detroit neighborhoods from enjoying greater downtown's revival By Lester Graham • Feb 28, 2017 Lester Graham / Michigan Radio Downtown Detroit is in a revival, but neighborhoods across the city are still declining. One of the reasons is the onslaught of tax foreclosures. Those foreclosure mean more vacant houses. Soon the homes are stripped by scrappers, and the destruction can affect the whole block. Ulysses Jones drove me around his neighborhood, MorningSide, on Detroit's east side. He's with a community organization also called MorningSide. The foreclosure crisis is finally over By Tracy Samilton • Oct 13, 2016 At long last, the foreclosure crisis is over. That's according to Daryn Blumquist, Senior Vice President of Attom Data Solutions. Blumquist says in Michigan, September saw the lowest foreclosure activity since December, 2005. Foreclosure activity plummeted 41% from September of 2015. Bank foreclosures are also no longer being delayed due to a backlog. Blumquist says taking a long time to foreclose caused unintended problems for neighborhoods. State will use federal housing grant to tear down buildings By Rick Pluta • Apr 4, 2016 (photo by Steve Carmody/Michigan Radio) The state has a $75 million federal grant to help people struggling with their home loans. But it will use the lion's share of it to tear down abandoned structures in Detroit and Kevin Elsenheimer is the director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. He says that should improve the quality of life and property values in those cities. Elsenheimer says this money is mostly going to Detroit and Flint because they have the most abandoned U.S. almost recovered from foreclosure crisis; Michigan, not so much By Tracy Samilton • Feb 9, 2016 The number of U.S. homes lost to foreclosure last year dropped 22.6% from 2014, according to the analytics firm CoreLogic. Economist Frank Nothaft says there were fewer completed foreclosures nationwide than any year since 2006. And while the country hasn't yet worked through all of the extra foreclosures to reach "normal" pre-recession levels, "we're getting there," says Nothaft. "I think in the next year or two, nationwide, we'll be coming down to those levels, finally." But it will take Michigan longer to get through its foreclosure backlog. The Tricycle Collective is helping Detroiters buy back their homes By Stateside Staff • Sep 28, 2015 Michele Oberholtzer Listen Listening... / 12:57 Our conversation with Michele Oberholtzer Wayne County is currently in the midst of the largest municipal property auction in United States history. Some 30,000 properties are on the auction block, and around 85% of the properties facing foreclosure are in Detroit. Michele Oberholtzer watched the 2014 Wayne County Tax Foreclosure and saw that many of those properties sold to investors and speculators were occupied homes. Banks getting around to "more difficult" foreclosures By Tracy Samilton • Aug 21, 2015 Jeff Turner / Michigan Radio Bank repossessions of Michigan homes in foreclosure were 137% higher in July than the same month a year ago. Daren Blomquist of RealtyTrac says several factors are at play. For one, the economy is better - and that means more people are entering the home buying market. Home foreclosures rose in first half of 2015 By Steve Carmody • Jul 16, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio For several years, Michigan's home foreclosure rate has been declining. But Realty Trac reports home foreclosure filings jumped nearly 17% during the first six months of 2015. Roughly half of those foreclosures involve homes in metro Detroit. Daren Blomquist is with Realty Trac. He cautions the increase is not as bad as people may think. Lessenberry talks new roads proposal, stopping college rape and foreclosure crisis in Wayne County By Jack Lessenberry & Christina Shockley • Jun 10, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Listen Listening... / 2:58 Week in Michigan Politics interview This Week in Michigan Politics, Jack Lessenberry explains the latest road funding proposal, an effort by the Snyder administration to prevent sexual assault on college campuses and the latest on efforts to help ease the foreclosure crisis in Wayne County. People in Wayne County unnecessarily losing homes to foreclosure By Lester Graham • May 26, 2015 Listen Listening... / 3:48 Listen to the story. Thousands of Detroit and Wayne County homeowners face tax foreclosures. Some of those families still have time to save their homes, but they might be paying more in taxes than they should have had to pay. Groups press for tax foreclosure moratorium as Wayne Co. extend deadline By Rebecca Kruth • May 12, 2015 Brendel / Wikimedia Commons The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is one of several organizations calling on Wayne County to halt tax foreclosures for thousands of properties. This comes the same day the Wayne County Treasurer's Office announced a second deadline extension for residents to avoid losing their homes. Clock ticking for Wayne County residents facing tax foreclosure By Rebecca Kruth • May 11, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio More than 30,000 Wayne County residents are facing tax foreclosure as a deadline extension comes to an end Tuesday. The county extended the original March 31 deadline after issuing foreclosure notices to around 75,000 properties with delinquent taxes. Wayne County homeowners seeking foreclosure help face March 31 deadline By Sarah Cwiek • Mar 10, 2015 Brendel / wikimedia commons Time is running out for Wayne County residents to get help with tax foreclosures. County officials say thousands of people facing foreclosure have gotten on payment plans to avoid that — more than 7,500 in Detroit alone. But the option is only available until the end of this month. Home equity borrowers face problem By Steve Carmody • Mar 5, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Financially struggling Michigan homeowners may face a new problem. 98,000 Michigan homeowners have Home Equity Lines of Credit that are scheduled to reset at a higher interest rate during the next four years. Nationally, more than half the three million homeowners with these lines of credit are seriously underwater on their mortgage. More Michigan homeowners are getting their heads above water By Steve Carmody • Jan 22, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Fewer and fewer Michigan homeowners are seriously underwater on their mortgages. Realty Trac reports 10% of Michigan homeowners owe at least 25% more on their mortgages than their homes are worth. The percentage of Michigan homeowners seriously underwater on their mortgages has been declining steadily since the Great Recession. Detroit, Wayne County could get foreclosure help out of "lame duck" By Sarah Cwiek • Dec 5, 2014 Wikipedia State lawmakers are considering bills in this "lame duck" session that would provide one-time relief for property owners facing tax foreclosure in the coming year. The situation is particularly dire in Wayne County, where the County treasurer has already served foreclosure notices on about 75,000 tax-delinquent properties—about 62,000 in Detroit alone. Wayne County set to foreclose on a record 75,000 properties By Sarah Cwiek • Nov 25, 2014 Wayne County plans to foreclose on a record number of properties next year. The county has begun issuing notices to almost 75,000 properties for delinquent taxes. Of those, more than 80%--about 62,000—are located in Detroit. The county is required, by state law, to auction off all properties at least three years behind on property taxes. Wayne County begins next round of tax foreclosures By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Nov 24, 2014 Jeff Turner / Michigan Radio Wayne County has begun tax foreclosure proceedings on nearly 75,000 properties, up 34% from 56,000 last year. Treasury workers last month began posting notices on properties the county plans to auction next fall if owners don't pay taxes or agree to payment plans. There are 62,000 properties in Detroit owing $326.4 million in taxes, interest and fees that are set to be foreclosed. Motor City Mapping data analyzed by Loveland Technologies indicates that 37,000 of those Detroit Properties are occupied. The 2014 Wayne County tax auction is over, but key details slow to emerge By Sarah Cwiek • Oct 29, 2014 Sarah Cwiek / Michigan Radio The final round of the annual Wayne County property tax foreclosure auction closed on Tuesday. This year, about 24,000 properties—the vast majority located in Detroit--were up for auction over two rounds. The auction has become a real estate mega-event in recent years, as the number of tax-foreclosed properties has soared, and bidding moved online. More than 7000 of the properties up for auction this year were believed to be occupied. As election approaches, anti-foreclosure activists ramp up rhetoric against Trott By Sarah Cwiek • Oct 23, 2014 Sarah Cwiek / Michigan Radio Republican candidate for Congress David Trott was the subject of some street theater this week. Trott is running for the U.S. House seat in Metro Detroit's 11th district. He's also a former co-owner of the Trott & Trott law firm, which specializes in home foreclosure work on behalf of banks. It prospered during the recent housing crisis, foreclosing on up to 80,000 homes in 2009 alone. Michigan's falling home foreclosure rate suffers a "blip" By Steve Carmody • Aug 14, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Michigan is experiencing an uptick in initial home foreclosure filings. Michigan has seen 45 straight months of year-over-year declines in the number of home foreclosure filings. But for the last two months, the number of foreclosure notices have been inching higher. In July, the number of foreclosure filings increased by 26% over the previous month. However, July's foreclosure filings were down 22% from July 2013. Daren Bloomquist is with Realty Trac. He was surprised to see a 6% increase in foreclosure starts last month. Michigan's foreclosure activity drops, as nationwide number hits lowest since 2006 By Stateside Staff • Jul 17, 2014 BasicGov / Flickr - http://bit.ly/1rFrzRK Listen Listening... / 5:52 Is America climbing out of the foreclosure hole dug during the Great Recession? That's the question tackled in reports from Realty Trac, which keeps a close watch on real estate data. Its Midyear 2014 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report is out today. The report shows that U.S. foreclosure activity in June decreased 16% from a year ago to lowest level since July 2006, the month before the housing-price bubble burst. In Michigan, the foreclosure activity was also back to a lower level than the number before the housing bust. Daren Blomquist, a Vice President with Realty Trac, discussed three reasons behind this slowdown in foreclosures. Wayne County sues to collect back taxes on properties it once sold at tax-foreclosure auctions By Sarah Cwiek • Jun 19, 2014 Sarah Cwiek / Michigan Radio Wayne County treasurer Raymond Wojtowicz's office has filed a lawsuit to collect about $80 million in delinquent property taxes. The irony is that these are taxes owed on properties the county once owned, but sold at auction after they were foreclosed on...for delinquent property taxes. Pages1 2 3 4 next › last »


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Multi-functional infrastructure
Combine, Connect, Construct
Should a road be only a means of transport? Or can it do more? Could roads, for instance, not only take you from A to B but also harvest rainwater and guide runoff strategically? And can dikes – important to protect low lying communities from the threat of floods- be used for transport, building waterfront houses and even producing energy? Drains... could they have a second life as roads when they are dry?
This is the world of multi-functional infrastructure. As the world gets more congested and life more demanding, we need to rethink infrastructure. No longer is it enough for it to serve a single purpose; it should perform multiple functions. These theme pages are dedicated to multifunctional infrastructure – wetlands for water treatment; groundwater recharge zones for recreation, road crossings for water retention… there is so much that can be done better by thinking beyond a single use!
Why focus on multi-functionality? Perhaps one reason is that the problems of the present and the future—such as Climate Change, resource scarcity and fragility of eco-systems—have driven us to adopt a Systems approach to tacking them. The nexus between water, energy and food security is now well-recognised. On the same lines, it is now easy to see how our needs (e.g. transport, water, communications) and the infrastructure we build to satisfy those needs (e.g. roads, dams, telecommunications) affect each other.
Combine, Connect....
For all the theoretical work and real-world development related to multifunctional infrastructure, it is still a nebulous concept. Different disciplines understand the term differently, and the concept is still most strongly associated with the field of urban development.
This thematic page tries to gather and showcase a few examples. Apart from innovative ideas, the selection also aims to represent a variety of fields, including some other than urban infrastructure. Of course, by no means is this page meant to be a definitive resource on multifunctional infrastructure, but more a starting point that triggers discussions and raises awareness.
We urge you to participate: comment, voice your opinion, share your knowledge, post your videos... make this space your own!


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Plum sauce
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Plum sauce is a viscous, light brown sweet and sour condiment. It is used in Cantonese cuisine as a dip for deep-fried dishes, such as spring rolls, noodles, and deep-fried chicken balls as well as for roast duck. It is made from sweet plums or other fruit such as peach, pineapple or apricot, along with sugar, vinegar, salt, ginger and chili peppers.
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A jar of plum sauce
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- Duck sauce
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Tkemali
- Mumbo sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Siu haau sauce (primary Chinese BBQ sauce)
- Soy sauce
- List of dips
- List of Chinese sauces
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