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In a rare move, federal prosecutors have charged a scientist with fraud. The charges stem from falsified data which had attracted millions of dollars in research grants.Two weeks later, the Demoines Register reported further on the case, noting that Han had resigned from the university last year when the fraud was discovered, and that he had pleaded not guilty. It also reported that
Normally the U.S. Office of Research Integrity will investigate allegations of research misconduct, although since they do not have prosecution authority, charges are rare. In this case, the alleged fraud was so blatant and involved such a huge amount of money that federal prosecutors felt they had to step in.
The charges are based on years of research by Dong-Pyou Han, a former laboratory manager at Iowa State University and a native of South Korea. Han's research into an HIV vaccine was promising and gained widespread attention. The hope was that the successful HIV vaccine could be administered to at-risk people around the globe, preventing them from catching the devastating disease. Because of the urgency for HIV treatments and vaccines, and because the research showed great promise, Han's lab secured millions of dollars in grants from the National Institutes of Health to continue their research.
However, another laboratory eventually looked into Han's work and found irregularities. They became convinced that the data was purposely falsified.
As Han was investigated, he admitted to placing human antibodies in rabbit blood to make it look like his vaccine was working. He had sent the samples to another lab who verified the results. However, in reality, Han's vaccine appears to be a dud, which is a big disappointment for the scientific community and those affected by HIV and AIDS. Han claims he acted alone, without the knowledge of the lead researcher Michael Cho, and that he simply wanted the results of his research to look better.
Last week, prosecutors went ahead and charged Han with four counts of making false statements. If convicted, the scientist could face up to five years in prison for each charge. Han failed to appear in court Tuesday for his arraignment, apparently due to a mix-up, so he has another court date scheduled next week. Han had already surrendered his passport.
The team, which includes researchers at other universities, was awarded $14.5 million in such grants over several years, officials have said. Much of that money was awarded because of the team's dramatic reports of vaccine success, which turned out to be bogus.The National Institutes of Health decided, unsurprisingly, "not to make the final, $1.38 million payment on a grant to the ISU team." The article adds that this "decision comes on top of ISU's agreement to reimburse the federal agency $496,000 for salary and other costs related to Dong-Pyou Han's employment."
Quite the salary, though it's possible it was for his five years of employment at the university.
As the Jilard News article makes clear, the money could have been of great use had it not been misappropriated, considering the progress being made in HIV research elsewhere:
The next most promising vaccine comes from a lab in Thailand, which has succeeded in protecting about a third of its recipients from infection. However, this rate is not high enough for widespread vaccination programs. An HIV vaccine remains a priority for scientific research as people in both developed and developing countries continue to contract the serious disease at a rate of about 6,300 new cases a day.Despite it being 'a rare move' for federal prosecutors to charge a scientist with fraud, and despite similarity with another well-known Korean scientist who committed fraud (and especially in the post-Sewol mood of self-criticism), only a handful of Korean news outlets reported on this, with the Segye Ilbo being the only major paper to publish a report (which refers to him as a '재미 한인,' or Korean American).


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A tad late but here are some pics from the "falsetto of Fashion' event i was part of last month at Ivy Bar in Sydney. The event is held yearly and boasts the freshest upcoming designers, musicians and artists.
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BB's first Pop-Up-Shop!
We are so happy to announce the opening of Bohéme Bimbo's very first and very own pop-up-shop in Westfield Pitt Street Sydney.
We have a whole heap of brand new stock we'd love you to come see.
New pieces also available through out online store
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Happy Birthday.
This Week at AHSC.
This card was a challenge for me. I do love how it turned out.
I'm going to save this card for my Lily Bugs Birthday.
This Paper pack Sarita includes Lagoon and Outdoor Denim card stock.
And all the stamping was done in Outdoor Denim.
I can't wait to see for creations. Please play along.
Products Used:
Paper Pack. Sarita. X7171B
Ink.Outdoor Denim Z2140.
Stamp Sets. Perfect Fit-Birthday. B1417.
Bugs And Hugs. D1535.
Lagoon Bakers Twin. Z1702.
Happy Scrappin.
Happy Scrappin.


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Mormonnewsroom.org pulls stories from the international Newsroom websites to show what leaders and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world are doing to better the communities in which they live.
Ghana and Nigeria: More than 4,000 West African Latter-day Saints Render Community Service
Thousands of people in 100 West African communities benefited from the All-Africa Mormon Helping Hands Day in August.
Latter-day Saints of all ages pitched in to build bridges, plant trees, weed, paint structures and clean and beautify neighborhoods.
Go to the Ghana Mormon Newsroom and the Nigeria Mormon Newsroom websites to read more about the projects.
Philippines: Church Responds With Flood Relief
Mormon Helping Hands, with help from LDS Charities, assembled 1,500 sets of hygiene kits (personal items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, a comb and a washcloth) for people impacted by the recent flooding in the northwestern Philippines.
The GMA Kapuso Foundation has also partnered with the Church to provide food, beds and hygiene kits. The first wave of relief distribution is expected to help around 60,000 families affected by the flood.
Read more about the efforts on the Philippines Mormon Newsroom website.
Guatemala: Mormon Youth Plant 1,944 Trees
More than 500 Guatemalan Latter-day Saint youth worked with the local government in late August in the planting of 1,944 trees in Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that serving others and the community is one of the characteristics of the true followers of Jesus Christ. Young people in the Church learn principles of good citizenship that will help make them strong members of their communities.
The youth aren't stopping with one project. Read on the Guatemala Mormon Newsroom website of their plans in the near future.
Costa Rica: Latter-day Saints Help Transport Milk to Needy People
Mormon Helping Hands volunteers were involved this month in Active Club Lechetón 2030, a yearly activity aimed at getting milk to people in need.
Latter-day Saint meetinghouses became collection points for the milk, and 370 volunteers helped deliver the milk to supermarkets participating in the activity.
Read about the success of the effort on the Costa Rica Mormon Newsroom website.
Ghana: LDS Charities Helps With a Program to Train Audiologists
Plans were put in place a decade ago in Ghana with the help of LDS Charities, (humanitarian arm of the Church) to increase the number of trained audiologists to serve people with hearing and balance disorders.
During the past 10 years, many Latter-day Saint audiologists from the United States, along with other senior or retired audiologists have volunteered their time and expertise to develop a training program.
People in Ghana are now being trained as audiologists. Read more about it on the Ghana Mormon Newsroom website.
Canada: Family History Brings People Together
More than 350 people interested in family history research gathered in Ontario, Canada, on the 24th of August for the fourth annual One World–One Family Conference.
Local Church leader Joe Evershed presents Mayor Susan Fennell with a gift from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brampton, Ontario. The framed picture is of Mayor Fennell when she met Church President Thomas S. Monson in Toronto at Roy Thomson Hall a year ago during the Mormon Tabernacle Choir concert.
People from many faiths who are passionate about family history met in a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse to hear from experienced genealogy researchers.
Go to the Canada Mormon Newsroom website to read more about the variety of workshops.
MormonNewsroom.org has added eight new country websites. They include Angola, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Ghana, Latvia, Lithuania and Nigeria. To access these new Newsroom websites, go to Mormonnewsroom.org and go to the top right side of the web page and click on International. There you will see the complete list of all the Mormon Newsroom websites around the world.


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February 24, 1983
Mary Ann Dunaitis, Esq.
Pre-Merger Office
Federal Trade Commission
7th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20580
Dear Ms. Dunaitis:
Pursuant to your suggestion, I am sending you this
letter for the purpose of confirming our telephone conversation
on January 31, 1983, regarding the non-applicability of the
Premerger Notifications provision of the Antitrust Improvements
Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 18A) (the Premerger Notifications Rules)
to a proposed acquisition of a hospital by our client. As you
will recall, I advised you of the following:
1. Our client is a non-manufacturing entity with
total assets of approximately (redacted) and
annual net sales of approximately (redacted).
2. Our client proposes to purchase a none-man-
facturing entity (a hospital) with total asset
of approximately (redacted) and annual net sales
of approximately (redacted).
3. The closing of this acquisition is scheduled for
April 15, 1983.
4. On (or immediately prior to) the closing of
the acquisition, and in order to finance the
acquisition, our client will be receiving
approximately $67,000,000 in loan proceeds and
$40,000,000 as consideration for the sale of
additional shares of its stock. Therefore,
immediately prior to or at closing, our clients
total assets will for the first time be in
excess of $100,000,000.
Our research indicates that our clients proposed acquisition
does not fall within the purview of the Premerger Notification Rules
because, pursuant to 16 CFR 801.11(c), the acquiring party and the
acquired party shall, in determining their total assets, use their
last regularly prepared balance sheet. Therefore, since our client
will only exceed the $100,000,000 total asset requirement immediately
prior to or at the closing, we have concluded that the Premerger
Notification Rules do not apply to this acquisition.
You had advised me that our conclusion is correct and
that our clients propose acquisition would not fall within the
purview of the Premerger Notification Rules.
Would you please acknowledge you receipt of this letter
by executing and returning to me the enclosed copy of this letter
in the self-addressed envelope which I have provided for that
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.


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Three-member taskforce formed to investigate into Jumla clash
SURKHET: A three-member taskforce has been formed to look into a clash erupted between the police and local people at the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences in Jumla on July 19 when the police tried to airlift then protesting Dr Gobinda KC to Kathmandu. Many people were injured in the conflict.
A Cabinet meeting of Karnali provincial government on Saturday decided to this effect. The committee is given a week's time to submit the report.
Secretary of the Office of Chief Minister and Council of Ministers Kalanidhi Poudel leads the committee, while under secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law Bhakta Bahadur Karki and Chief of the Health Division under the Ministry of Social Development Barsha Bahadur Shahi are members.


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From Eslina's blog: http://eslina.multiply.com/journal/item/85/A_Tribute_for_Old_Ginger
Pawprints in my Heart
My lap is too too empty, and cold
the soft resting head no longer there to warm it.
No comfort to be found, no furry body to stroke
my quiet companion gone….
My heart is broken, there are no other words
to write it – this empty ache, this space
you filled, loving always, never judging…
My friend has left, and my hands, arms, all
helpless to stop it.
Little one, fly free, where the fields are green
and filled with friends gone before. I will
carry you always, your pawprints ever beating,
running joyously to greet me whenever I call
and memory stirs in my heart…


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(This column appeared in Issue 2 Autumn 2008 of the Journal of the Masonic Society)
Sixty years ago, a broken window would get a kid in serious trouble. Neighbors would round up the miscreant and there would be a price to pay for causing the damage. But the proliferation of broken windows, with no consequences for the offenders, signals a lack of control, an erosion of caring, and a devastating loss of pride.
Criminologists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling developed the `broken windows' thesis to explain the growth of crime and decay in urban areas that are plagued by vandalism and unkempt property. The theory goes that if a building has broken windows, graffiti on the walls and trash in the foyer, it encourages – nay, invites – vandalism, crime and further deterioration. If the landlord doesn't fix the problem immediately, he's a big part of the problem, because he is providing an atmosphere of decay for the whole neighborhood, whose inhabitants will come to believe their community is a lost cause.
I contend that the same theory can be applied to our aging, decaying Masonic buildings. The more we neglect our Temples on the outside, the more they rot spiritually on the inside, spiraling into lethargy and failure. One of the most misunderstood phrases in Masonry is that the fraternity regards the internal and not the external qualifications of a man, and we've gone on to believe it about our Temples. The truth is that what is on the outside is a reflection of what goes on inside—both in men and in buildings. We've been breaking our own windows. And it's high time we got a whuppin' for it.
In 1892, the Freemasons of Chicago built the tallest skyscraper in the world, twenty-two stories high, and it remained the tallest building in Chicago for more than thirty years. In 1926 the Masons of Detroit opened the largest Masonic building in the world, home to almost thirty different Masonic bodies, with room for a total of fifty. It had more than a thousand rooms, three auditoriums including one that seated 4,100 people, restaurants, ballrooms, hotel rooms, a barber shop, even an indoor pool. They believed "build it and they will come." They donated lavishly to their fraternity and constructed splendid Temples for us, designed to last for generations as proud symbols of Freemasonry. And they spent lots of their own money, at a time when there were no tax incentives to do so; nor were there social safety nets for their retirements. Times were tough, yet they still gave much in both time and treasure to Freemasonry for these places we now often treat with such appalling neglect. What our forefathers constructed for the Ages, many now scornfully dismiss as white elephants.
In the effort to be politically correct, we don't call them Temples anymore, but our fathers and grandfathers and great-grandfathers sure did. These were Temples to the ideals of Freemasonry. Great things went on inside of them, and the community knew who and what the Freemasons were and what they stood for. The Masonic Temple was vital to a community. Balls were held there. Political debates were held there. Visiting celebrities and luminaries were feted there. Immigrant citizens were sworn in there. Today, thousands of people drive past our faceless buildings and never know what they are.
Freemasonry is not a building, and lodges can meet anywhere, but these Temples are a part of our heritage. They are priceless, irreplaceable treasures. And we throw them away at our own peril. The least we can do is protect the best of them until a new generation comes along that cherishes them as our grandfathers did. But as every year ticks by and one more Temple goes away, we will never get them back. And we certainly won't ever have the vision—or the guts—to build another. When new men see these tumble down places, so obviously uncared for by our own members, why would they want to join us? And if they do join and are treated like bratty interlopers for daring to suggest spending any money to clean up the joint, they won't come back.
My own lodge's original three-story brick building (sold far below fair market value fifteen years ago) was entirely financed by one individual brother's gift in 1907 of what would today amount to almost $700,000. We stopped asking our members for money for our own Temples long ago in favor of our Masonic Homes, the Shrine hospitals, the Dyslexic Centers, the CHIPs programs, the York Rite charities, and more. But as wonderful as those programs are, we are making a big mistake if every penny we have goes into them.
We don't ask anymore. We don't ask ourselves to step up to the plate to collect $2000 for carpeting, or $4000 for a furnace, or $10,000 for a parking lot, or a million for a new building. Churches do, and so do every other kind of community organization, from YMCAs to country clubs. So did Lodges, once.
Don't misunderstand—not every clapboard pigeon roost from the 1920s necessarily needs to be preserved, any more than my rural uncle's outhouse from the same era. One neighbor's historic landmark is another's ramshackle eyesore. In most cases, we really do have too many lodge buildings. We don't walk or ride a horse to the Stated Meeting anymore, so we no longer need a lodge every five miles as the crow flies. It is a far better use of our resources for there to be many smaller lodges that meet in one common Temple.
If we don't present a dignified face to the outside world and provide meeting places that our old and new members are proud of, we are slitting our own throats. Better for us to meet in a hotel ballroom than in a fallen-down barn of a place that we fail to maintain. At least a hotel will keep it clean, repaired, climate-controlled and well lit. But if we have any desire to really rebuild this fraternity, our Temples need to regain their place at the center of our communities, as they were 60, 80 and a hundred years ago. They need to be places we want to come to, and bring our friends and families to. They need to be comfortable and inviting, places where brethren want to congregate before and after meetings, instead of eating, meeting and fleeing from.
That isn't going to happen with $45 annual dues and no strategic financial planning for the future.


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I did not have time to post my training results yesterday and actualy they were not so great, I was feeling quite fatigued and weak. I did outlaw training and then group wod.
BB Gymnastics
1) 5X2 3 Position Snatch (low to high) – heavier than last week, rest 60 seconds, DEMO VIDEO
2×95#. Was a bit pressing out on third snatch, so dropped weight to be more smooth to 2×90#. Last set did @100#, but missed on 1st second snatch an on second-3rd snatch. I found this exercise super tiring.
2) 5X2 3 Position Clean + 1 Push Jerk (low to high) – heavier than last week, rest 60 sec.
totally fucked up. My lower back was hurting, i had mh ex. Oly coach next to me training ( when I took free Oly classes back in September). My last pull was horrible all the times, did not do anythig heavier than last week, stayed all time with 120# and still felt weak as f..ck.
3a) 3X3 5-Step Duck Walk – medium/heavy, rest 60 sec. DEMO VIDEO
thats a funny exercise and hard. Have tou ever tried to walk in squat backwards with barbell over you head? 🙂 did 2×65# and 1×75#
3b) 3X5 Push Press – heaviest possible, rest 60 sec.
did all at 115#. Probably could have gone higher, but with was scared to fail last reps, especially after jot doing so well on cleans before.
Notes: One rep of Duck Walks would include 5 steps forward and 5 steps back. After each set the athlete should stand, drop the weight, and Snatch it again before beginning the next rep. Use a weight that is manageable, especially if this is your first time performing a weighted Duck Walk. Spencer DOES NOT walk back in the demo video (@100kg)—it is a no-rep.
Back Squat: 3X10 – absolutely heaviest possible each set, rest as needed.
made 2×155# and 1×165#. holly crap that felt heavy, especially for 10reps in a row. I did strength training after making group wod, so that really made me een weaker as usual.
Directly after BBG I made group wod and I felt realy demotyvated even to start. No energy at all. And for RX I had to make chest to bar, it did not workout, i would get chest to bar one out of 3-4, so after while I just startwd making regular pull ups. Here is the wod:
2 rounds of:
15 thrusters@75#
10 burpee box jumps@60cm
15 KB taters@35#
10 BBJ@60cm
10 BBJ@60cm
15 pull ups
10 BBJ@60cm
It's not bad time, but I was still very disappointed by myself by not bein able to pull those chest to bar pull ups.


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Christmas time is here! Holiday cooking makes my soul sing, rich heavy flavors followed by bright sides are my thing.
This year we are a bit low on Prime Rib as we have 1 very ambitious client. Therefore let's look at the Eye of Round for our Holiday Meal. Thinly sliced, it will set a beautiful table with it's own natural juices. With the mustard herbed crust it will bring flavor.
I'm going to use Lusty Monk in this dish. When fresh from the jar it can be quite spicy. As the mustard cooks though, the heat of the spice mellows. Preparing the roast the night before enhances the flavor and allows the marinade to mature, you'll get the deep rich flavor, perfect for Christmas dinner.
Having a Holiday Party? This dish can also be slices thinly and served on yeast rolls or rolled by itself a fancy toothpick. No toothpicks lay a fancy fork on a plate with the meat displayed in a pretty Carpaccio pattern.
Looking for another Holiday meal try my Brisket Tostada Recipe. Serve it roast style, last year our client Donna served it with rolls at a holiday party, the brisket was a big hit with her family. Want another fun dish for the Lusty Monk? Try our Deli Ham Roll-Ups. And you can always pair the Lusty Monk with our Bratwurst and Two Chicks Farm Sauerkraut. <— SWMBO's Favorite store combo


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Physicians, as well as all health care professionals who prescribe extended-release/long-acting opioids (ER/LA), can learn about the safe and effective use of ER/LA through a three-hour REMS course that can be scheduled through ASAM.
The general REMS course on ER/LA opioids was developed by CO*RE (Collaborative for REMS Education) and is presented by ASAM and other organizations using the same content. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it has six modules whose content explains details about the appropriate and effective use of extended-release opioids and how to prevent bad outcomes, such as overdoses and overdose deaths.
"The ASAM version of the course is different from other REMS courses because it includes a seventh module dealing with addiction issues and chronic opioid use," said Edwin A. Salsitz, MD, FASAM, DABAM, Chair of the ASAM REMS Program Planning Committee.
REMS, the acronym for Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, is linked to a consortium organized by the FDA. The consortium is funded by manufacturers of ER/LA opioid medications to develop patient and prescriber education materials to reduce risks related to the medications. However, the content of the REMS course is controlled by the FDA.
"Because ASAM is the American Society of Addiction Medicine, we thought it was appropriate for us to have a module that dealt with how often people become addicted, how you can tell if they are addicted, what you should do if they are addicted, and other issues around addiction and problematic behavior. We think the ASAM version providing that extra module really adds something to the overall course," Dr. Salsitz said. He is an attending physician at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, Division of Chemical Dependency, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York.
The first six modules address subjects such as assessment of patients; which screening tools to use to assess the risk of problematic behavior while people are on chronic opioids; how to taper and withdraw patients from opioids; how to work with caregivers and family members when counseling is needed; and the safe storage of opioids.
"We go over each of these long-acting opioids in some detail, mentioning specific issues, such as metabolic or drug-to-drug interactions and indications," Dr. Salsitz said. "Anyone who is prescribing opioids would benefit from the course either in terms of getting new education or having a refresher, kind of an Opioid 101."
Go to the ASAM website for information and a full list of resources, or to attend or schedule a course. ASAM is looking for organizations that would like to host a session of 75 or more prescribers. Attendees earn three hours of continuing education credits.
"We provide faculty members who are certified to present the REMS course," Dr. Salsitz said. "The course is appropriate for all medical specialties and subspecialties, including primary care physicians, pain physicians, and addiction physicians. We welcome nurses, physician assistants, and counselors. There is no group for which the course would not be appropriate."


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First ESRO satellite in space
On 17 May 1968, the first European Space Research Organisation satellite in orbit, ESRO-2B, was successfully launched on a Scout-B rocket from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, USA, and became the first mission controlled by teams at the European Space Operations Centre, Darmstadt, Germany.
The ESRO-2 satellites were the first to be developed by the European Space Research Organisation (ESRO) and were intended to study solar and cosmic radiation and their interaction with the Earth and its magnetosphere, providing continuity to the solar radiation observations of earlier satellites and continuing similar particle measurements carried out by the UK's Ariel 1 satellite.
The ESRO-2 satellites were of cylindrical design, length 85 cm and diameter of 76 cm, weighing about 80 kg (payload 21.3 kg). The satellites were powered by 3456 solar cells on the outer body panels, supplemented by a nickel/cadmium battery.
The launch of the first European satellites on US rockets came about through an offer from NASA to launch these first two satellite series free of charge as a 'christening gift' for ESRO. From its very inception in 1959, NASA showed willingness to cooperate with a European space science effort, and this wish to collaborate continued once ESRO was set up. A Memorandum of Understanding on the preparation, launch and use of ESRO's first two small satellites ESRO-1 and ESRO-2 were signed by ESRO Director General Pierre Auger and NASA Deputy Director Hugh Dryden in July 1964.
By the end of 1965, contracts had been signed and industrial development work had started on the construction of ESRO 1 and 2 (in April 1965 and December 1964, respectively). However, after difficulties in the preparation of the payload for the polar ionospheric satellite ESRO 1, it was eventually agreed to launch first the solar and cosmic ray satellite ESRO-2.
The flight model of ESRO-2A was launched on 29 May 1967 from same base in California, but the fourth stage of its Scout launcher failed to ignite, leaving the satellite to burn up on reentry. Its replacement was the refurbished prototype ESRO-2B, renamed the International Radiation Investigation Satellite (or 'Iris') once in orbit.
ESRO-2B carried the same seven instruments as its predecessor: to detect high-energy cosmic rays, determine the total flux of solar X-rays, measure trapped radiation, investigate Van Allen belt protons and cosmic ray protons. To fulfil the requirements of its scientific mission, the satellite was placed in an elliptical orbit with (initially) apogee of 1086 km and perigee 326 km, and an orbital period of 98.9 minutes.
Early in December 1968, the onboard tape recorder failed meaning that the two X-ray experiments were not able to return any significant data after that time. However, although ESRO-2B's design life was only one year, most subsystems and four experiments were still returning data by the time atmospheric drag forced the satellite's reentry three years later on 9 May 1971.
Further reading
Europe's space programme: to Ariane and beyond, Brian Harvey, Springer 2003
Fifty years of European cooperation in space, John Krige, Beauchesne 2014
A History of the European Space Agency, 1958–1987 (Vol. 1, The story of ESRO and ELDO),
J. Krige and A. Russo, ESA SP-1235, April 2000


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- Price$824,900
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Sometimes you just want a little comfort food. I modified this chicken pot pie recipe from Smells Like Home for last night's dinner and the girlfriend told me she'd definitely like it if I made this again. I consider that a pretty good review. As always, I've reduced the recipe to make a small amount since I don't often need to serve more than two; increase as you need to.
(Healthier-But-I-Promise-You-Won't-Know-It) Chicken Pot Pie
serves 3 (or two with leftovers for tomorrow's lunch)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 large onion, chopped fine
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- green beans, cut into 1″ pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cups half and half
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine (optional)
- 1 large chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
- refrigerated biscuits (use reduced fat if you prefer)
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add half the oil. Once the oil is hot, sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, sauté the onions, carrot, and green beans until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer cooked vegetables to a bowl with the chicken; set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same pan. When melted, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, half-and-half, chicken broth, and thyme. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and let it simmer for 1 minute to thicken. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the wine (if using). Turn off the heat and transfer the vegetables and chicken to the pot, stirring until the filling is well-combined. Mix in the peas, corn, and parsley.
- Pour the filling into a 9×9-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and top the filling with the biscuits. As a note: I couldn't fit all the biscuits in my 9×9 pan, so I cut a few in half so I could squeeze them in around the edges of the dish. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.


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Founder and Company Director
Rebecca Glover
Cert Media Communications (2008), Cert III Children's Services (2014), Cert IV Professional Life Coaching (2016), Conflict Management, Assault Avoidance and Disengagement for Care Settings (2017)
My-Time Facilitator- Supporting parents and Caregivers.
Rebecca has worked in the Tertiary Studies industry since 2002 at Griffith University in a range of positions. These include Open Universities Australia Coordinator, Postgraduate Studies Officer, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration Officer and Partnerships Project Officer. During this time Rebecca gained extensive experience in School administration, events and marketing, course and program planning, student liaison officer, member of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Law Learning and Teaching Committee and School of Criminology and Criminal Justice committee. Prior to this Rebecca was employed as Administrative Manager for the holistic publication NOVA Magazine and established the Sydney branch in 2001.
Since leaving Griffith University Rebecca saw the need to create a place for children and families to go who have additional needs, whether mild or complex and commenced the journey to establish a childcare service for children aged zero to five with a disability or challenging need.
Rebecca's passion for this stems from her own personal story and journey as a carer for her youngest daughter and advocate for children with additional needs and their families.
Rebecca has built strong and continuing relationships with various service providers such as MAMRE Association, Infocus Disability Support, Uniting Care, Suncare, Movement Solutions Paediatric Physiotherapy, FSG, Carers Queensland, Guide Dogs Queensland, Connected Care, Hummingbird House, Queensland Kids, Pain and Palliative Care Services, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Horizon Foundation and Endeavour Foundation.
In addition to this Rebecca is a Professional Life Coach, has published articles, a blog and is working toward her first book, all of which relate to the world of caring for a child with 'complex needs' and the turbulent times which have been. Rebecca focuses on parents and caregivers having a voice for choice and to see their vision come to fruition, whatever this may be. Rebecca's work has also been published in a book 'The Voice of Women in the Redlands, Strength and Inspiration' by Louise Gibbon.
Awards and Nominations:
- Redland City Council Organisation Support Award (May 2013)
- Redland City Council Project Support Grant (May 2013)
- Redland City Australia Day Awards, Community Organisation Award ( January 2014)
- Lions Club Redland Bay Victoria Point, Guest Speaker Appreciation ( March 2014)
- Redlands Women's Information Network, Women Making a Difference Award, (August 2014).
- Successful recipient on Channel Ten's Shark Tank, Season 1 (2014)
- Qld Finalist, Telstra Business Women's Awards (2015)
- TEDx QUT Speaker (Sept 2015)
- Family Day Care Australia Triennial Pannelist (Oct 2015)
- International Women's Day Guest Speaker (March 2016)
- Clipsal for Variety Club guest speaker (May 2016)
- Probus Club of Shoreline Inc, Guest Speaker (January 2017)
- The Early Education and Care Business Growth Forum, Guest Speaker (2017)
Operations Manager
Helen Quigly
Educational Leader
Christine Taylor
Chris, (AKA short and adorable!), comes with a wealth of knowledge, experience, dedication and energy to support young people. With a background from Lead Educator to Group Leader and Assistant Director, Chris has experienced many years of shenangigans within the childcare industry! Now here she is, taking on this incredible role as Educational Leader and all round bundle of joy and enthusiasm with our unique service. We are truly blessed to have Chris as part of the Ruby & Ollie's vision.
"Family is very important and l love spending time with my 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
Love to travel with a touch of adventure. I have stayed in a Ger in Mongolia, travelled on the Tran Siberian Railway from St Petersburg to Beijing and gone hot air ballooning in Cappadocia. I am also very privileged to go on mission and help set up library's in remote schools in Vanuatu . Hey life is meant to be lived."


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If you love your donuts, you will think all of your Christmases have come at once when you discover the Wonutz collection! Featuring 5 funky flavours with a decidedly donutty theme, Wonutz is the brainchild of SVC Labs. The premium juice is made in the UK and we are confident that you will love all of the yummy recipes.
Each juice in the collection is 70VG/30PG and offers an interesting take on the donut experience. There are some unusual flavour combinations here, but they are unusual in a good way! The colourful graphics on the short fill bottles ensure that the vapes look as good as they taste and you get 25ml of delicious juice in every bottle.
If you fancy vamping up your vaping life with something sweet and indulgent, this could be the collection for you! Here's what you will find in the donut delicatessen:
Apple Strudel Glazed – Oodles of strudel, apple, donut and custard
Biscuit Custard Glazed – Donut and custard cream mash-up
Coffee Caramel Glazed – Tempting donut with a dollop of caramel and coffee cream
Strawberry Vanilla Glazed – Donut stuffed with forest fruit jam and topped off with vanilla
Cinnamon Swirl Glazed - Delicious donut and waffle with vanilla cream and spice
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Donut, Coffee, Caramel£6.99
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Donut, Forrest Fruits£6.99
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Gossip Girl's Little J isn't so little anymore.
A gun-wielding Taylor Momsen sports platform stilettos, thigh-high stockings, and a barely-there top on the cover of the latest issue of Revolver magazine under a headline that reads "Inside the Pretty Reckless Firestarter's Appetite for Destruction."
See more photos of Taylor Momsen
Momsen, 17, who plays Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl and is the lead singer of Pretty Reckless, is also the face of Material Girl, the clothing line Madonna designed with her daughter Lola.
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PBS has a great three hour documentary on string theory available for online viewing. I've spent the last three nights watching it at my leisure, it's quite well done in terms of the production value, and I really like the fact that it's up for anyone to view.
Of course, as interesting as String Theory is, it only unifies the four forces of physics: Gravity, Electro-Magnetism, Weak Nuclear Force and Strong Nuclear Force. It says nothing about the relationship between men and women. For that, we still must use the Ladder Theory.
I've had several requests for people to put my shirt design from Saturday's game up for sale, so here's what I'll do. If you want to make your own (BYOI, I guess you could say, "Bring your own Iron"), click here to download the design as a pdf file, print on your own printer on the special paper, then iron per the instructions. Or, if you like, I can print these out on the special ironing paper and send it to you with the ironing instructions for the low, low cost of fifteen dollars. I don't really think I'm ready to offer ironing services from my website, I don't like to iron for myself, let alone someone else.
And in this particular case, M is my big fat ass, A is the "flail myself onto objects to sit down" and F is the resultant cracked Aeron pan. I was pretty embarrassed about this particular incident, until I found out that it's pretty endemic to the popular office chair from Herman Miller.
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Susan Sontag wrote:
July 24, 2006
From "On Photography" by Susan Sontag
"Recently, photography has become almost as widely practised an amusement as sex and dancing – which means that, like every mass art form, photography is not practiced by most people as an art. It is mainly a social rite, a defense against anxiety, and a tool of power."
I happen to be a big fan of Susan Sontag's writings.
I don't know about sex and dancing – nor about anxiety defenses or tools of power (maybe Susan got a bit carried away here). But I do believe photography is – on the amateur level – simply a social rite. Snap this, snap that and most of it, thankfully, ends up wherever nothing is ever seen again. The rite has been executed and that's that. No need to go further.
You may think Susan's statements referred to the "digital revolution" which encourages the endless shooting of undeserving targets, by amateurs and pros alike. You are wrong about that.
Susan wrote those words in 1977, just about when the cheap point-and-shoot FILM camera had its heydays. At the time, this was a "revolution". Going back even further, not many are alive to remember the Kodak Box FILM camera – now, that was a photography revolution. It essentially marked the start of consumer photography.
Get my point? Photography, like everything else, is going through constant "revolutions". They generally mean little or anything to the art form but does seem to encourage the casual consumer's snap shooting as prices fall.
But Art remains Art. No matter what the tool is. And Art has nothing to do with the nonsense above.
My shiny new Blog
July 22, 2006
Well, we all have to move on in life. It seems, for good reasons, that blogging and RSS feeds are sound ways to expand one's web offerings. The so called Web 2.0 shows great potential in its attempt to establish communities of like minded people. So here we are – jumping into shallow water head first. Actually, not really – this stuff isn't all that new anymore.
The blog will concentrate on art and artist issues and related opinions, thoughts and feelings. It won't explain what I had for breakfast, nor who is my hot date for tonight (hah – I must be delusional). The intended audience is art lovers, perhaps with an interest in photography. I'll try to be somewhat entertaining and hopefully a bit controversial. Given my employment history and clothing habits, controversial might be the easy part.
Let's be clear about this. I have no idea why you'd like to read anything I write (or even say), nor why you'd care about my thoughts. Most of my ideas bore even myself. I'm at best an mediocre writer. But I do have one item in favor. I am an artist. I know what it means to be an artist. I have paid my dues when I did not have to. I'm still paying the price and, believe me, it's a heavy toll, emotionally and financially. But it sure has its rewards too. Sometimes. I think. People claim.
I also have an unfortunate trait of ethics and honesty, both of which land me in frequent trouble. However, I'm old enough to not really care any more. So I'm sure this will be reflected in my blog as it is in my photography and multimedia productions. In fact, it is probably the major factors in my favor as an artist.
From Lorraine Lieberson's Obituary
July 22, 2006
Slate about Lorraine Lieberson:
"There was an almost incredible urgency whenever Lorraine Hunt Lieberson sang. The emotions behind the music were always at the surface, on display for all to see and hear. She knew where she was coming from, and she made sure that you knew, too. The American mezzo-soprano, 52, died Monday in Santa Fe, N.M., from what was likely the recurrence of breast cancer, which she had fought off more than six years ago.
Critics did somersaults over the lustrous timbre of Hunt Lieberson's voice, which was penetrating, clear, and without the husky padding of some mezzos. But both they and audiences responded to the naked honesty that she communicated about the music she sang. She would occasionally appear to double over in pain in her performances, but it never felt like an attention-grabbing, heart-on-sleeve gambit. It was, instead, the final piece of her artistic puzzle sliding into place, making the emotion of the composer's music seen as well as heard."
(Source Slate, July 7 2006)
My comment:
It's probably hard for a non-artist person to understand what a true artist goes through. Being an artist means revealing everything, holding nothing back, being totally honest and facing the consequences, mostly rejection or at least criticism. A blessed few survive this onslaught, become famous and might even make money. Perhaps a few critics have kind things to say once in a while.
Two things struck me about the quote above: First, it is an excellent piece of prose about what it means being an artist. Second, hats off for Marc Geelhoed (the author) for knowing what he is writing about.
About Photo Documentaries
July 22, 2006
Here is one set of definitions of documentary photography:
The Poetic Mode ('reassembling fragments of the world', a transformation of historical material into a more abstract, lyrical form, usually associated with 1920s and modernist ideas)
The Expository Mode ('direct address', social issues assembled into an argumentative frame, mediated by a voice-of-God narration, associated with 1920s-1930s, and some of the rhetoric and polemic surrounding WW2)
The Observational Mode (as technology advanced by the 1960s and cameras became smaller and lighter, able to document life in a less intrusive manner, there is less control required over lighting etc, leaving the social actors free to act and the documentaries free to record without interacting with each other)
The Participatory Mode (the encounter between film-maker and subject is recorded, as the film-maker actively engages with the situation they are documenting, asking questions of their subjects, sharing experiences with them. Heavily reliant on the honesty of witnesses)
The Reflexive Mode (demonstrates consciousness of the process of reading documentary, and engages actively with the issues of realism and representation, acknowledging the presence of the viewer and the modality judgments they arrive at. Corresponds to critical theory of the 1980s)
The Per formative Mode (acknowledges the emotional and subjective aspects of documentary, and presents ideas as part of a context, having different meanings for different people, often autobiographical in nature) (Source mediaknowall.com)
Here is another documentary view:
Documentary photography is, by definition, the origin of all photographic movements. Photographers in the nineteenth century attempted to create documents of their reality: straightforward images of the people, places, and things that existed all around them.
Since then, Documentary photography has evolved to include a range of styles and subjects, from images of people on the streets, inside their homes, and within specific environments, to images of animals in their natural habitats, and photos of historical events. Documentary photography is a broad category that has the power to touch viewers by allowing them to find links of similarity between their lives and the lives of others, and by awakening them to realities they might not otherwise have known.
While Documentary photography lacks the precise calculation that frequently renders other art less accessible to the average eye, it does reflect the photographer's interpretation. What a successful Documentary photograph necessarily possesses therefore, is a certain nuance that draws our interest and that captures our attention. Perhaps it is the angle of the camera, the point of view from which the shot is taken, or the lighting in which the image is shot. These are all factors that can create either an emotionally distancing picture or one with a more sympathetic tone. (Source: artandculture.com)
And a third definition, this time of an "essay":
An essay is a short work that treats a topic from an author's personal point of view, often taking into account subjective experiences and personal reflections upon them. Essays are usually brief works in pros, but works in verse are sometimes dubbed essays (e.g. Alexander Pope's An Essay on Criticism (1711) and An Essay on Man (1733-1734). Many voluminous and famous works refer to themselves as essays (e.g. John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690), Thomas Malthus's An Essay on the Principle of Population (1798)).
Virtually anything may be the subject of an essay. Topics may include actual happenings, issues of human life, morality, ethics, religion and many others. An essay is, by definition, a work of non-fiction, and is often expository. (Source: wikipedia.com)
So let's sort this out
Here are the relevant parts (slightly edited) from the above – as seen by us:
The Poetic Mode: reassembling fragments of the world, a transformation of historical material into a more abstract, lyrical form.
The Per formative Mode: acknowledges the emotional and subjective aspects of documentary, and presents ideas as part of a context, having different meanings for different people, often autobiographical in nature.
Documentary photography: a broad category that has the power to touch viewers by allowing them to find links of similarity between their lives and the lives of others, and by awakening them to realities they might not otherwise have known.
A Documentary photograph: possesses a certain nuance that draws our interest and that captures our attention.
An Essay: a topic seen from an artist's personal point of view, often taking into account his/her personal reflections upon them.
That pretty much sums up how we approach documentary or essay projects. Note it does not mention specific subjects, objectivity or even the journalistic view of "accuracy" or "what, when, where, how, why ". Those are not key elements to us. What is missing, though, is the critical element of absolute honesty that we require.
Neither does it mention any particular technology – as it should not. In our particular case, we strive to combine all relevant technologies – often resulting in a cross breed of still photography, video or even motion film styles and music. We are still photographers first and multimedia artists second. Music is a fundamental part of our palette. We very much strive for emotional content and mood. We tend to generalize rather than drilling down. We use microcosms to symbolize a larger context.
Nor is "technical excellence" mentioned. Our view of technical excellence is simply the ability to communicate accurately the intention/goal of the project. It is not about camera formats, f-stops, depth-of-field, focus, frame rates, zone systems or any other conventional measures of "quality". Those things are just tools – highly relevant but not a guarantee of a good photo. We do focus on compositional elements and the wonders of light to create images with the desired impact.
July 18, 2006
We are professional freelance digital and film photographers and designers. We do high impact, fine art documentaries and essays, based on honesty, emotion and passion.
We often combine our images with other media – especially music – into powerful multimedia presentations.
n this blog, we'll share and discuss our view on photography, documentaries and multimedia trends and what life as an artist is all about.
Occationally, we might discuss web design from an artist standpoint. We hope it will be interesting, fun and, perhaps, controversial. Discussion is always welcome.
So please check back, subscribe, pass on, leave a comment or whatever!


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Mobilisation of Community Health Extension Workers
Since 2013, Riders for Health Nigeria in partnership with the TY Dajuma Foundation has mobilised community health extension workers (CHEWS) to increase their capacity in delivering outreach community health care services to the mountainous and hard-to-reach local government areas of Lau, Takum, Wukari and Zing in Taraba State.
With adequate training, scheduled refreshers and safety gear, the CHEWs are able to ride their motorcycles and carry out basic preventive maintenance checks all of which complements their functional capacities to provide consistent health services such as, treatment of minor diseases, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) services, disease surveillance, routine immunization, health education, ante-natal services for pregnant mothers and referral to the primary health centres for complicated issues.
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Spaghetti Squash & Marinara
Each Serving Contains:
- 1 Veggie Serving (adjust quantity to your individual food plan)
- 1 Protein Serving
- 1 Fat Serving
Veggie Serving
- Mushrooms & onions, sliced
- Cooked spaghetti squash
- Marinara sauce to reach veggie amount (plus 2 ounces for condiment allowance)
Protein Serving
- 4 oz veggie sausage (I like Tofurkey or Field Roast)
Fat Serving
- 0.5 oz olive oil
Condiments & Spices
- Italian herbs
- Nutritional yeast (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Maintenance Modifications
- Grain Additions: Add 4 oz cooked polenta or quinoa.
- Protein Additions: Add pine nuts or plant-based cheese.
- Fat Additions: Increase amount of oil, or add pine nuts.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Brush or spray it lightly with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake face down on parchment paper for 25-30 minutes, or until soft and shreddable with a fork.
Meanwhile, sauté the veggies and veggie sausage together in the oil until browned.
Remove and weigh the veggies and sausage mixture, subtracting the weight of the sausage (it doesn't reduce at all when cooked) and 0.5 oz for the oil. This is your veggie amount so far.
Shred and fluff the spaghetti squash with two forks.
Add spaghetti squash and marinara sauce to your meal to reach your desired veggie amount, adding 2 oz for your marinara condiment allowance.
Garnish with salt, pepper, dried or fresh Italian herbs, and nutritional yeast (optional)
Here is a variation with roasted zucchini. Yum!


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Arguably one of the best things for Corvallis shoppers is the fact that we have very few "big box" stores to shop at, and are able to support a variety of fantastic small businesses. Which will make it that much easier for Corvallis consumers to send a clear message to stores like Kmart this holiday season, by not spending a dime in their store.
Kmart has been open for many years on Thanksgiving Day for holiday shopping—forcing employees to come in and work instead of spending the holiday with their families. This year Kmart has hit a new low, opening its doors at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. Along with Kmart, other Corvallis retailers such as Michaels, Staples, and OfficeMax all have plans to be open on the holiday. Outside of the Corvallis community, several major chains such as Best Buy, JC Penney, Kohls, Macy's, Sears, Target, Toys R Us, and Walmart will also be ruining the holiday for their employees.
Many employees at these stores are willing to work on the holidays simply because they are underpaid and have too few hours to turn shifts down. It also don't help that that managers are refusing to give employees time off on the holidays in the first place; a practice that is getting worse every year.
It is time for the Corvallis community to send a clear message to retailers that there are things we value more than vapid consumerism. Everyone deserves the opportunity for a gluttonous Thanksgiving. When you are thinking of where to put your dollars this season, it is tempting to hit the shops for that special sale, but is that $5 savings worth taking someone away from their family? This year, spend your money supporting local retailers, or at least retailers who have some sense of what is really important during the holidays.
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Gucci introduces retro-inspired detailing to their SS19 ballerina flats for a sweet and very stylish effect. Crafted from red patent leather with a contrast bow detail at the front, the brand's signature jacquard stripe stretches over the top. Underfoot, a sturdy rubber sole and low heel ensure that your little girl can dance, skip and play in perfect comfort.
• We recommend purchasing your child's normal size – this design has a true fit
• Italian sizing
• Patent leather
• Contrast bow
• Gucci jacquard stripe elastic band
• Leather insole and lining
• Rubber sole and slight heel
• Comes with dust bag
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Boca Raton, FL – An Act! webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, from 12:00 PM. to 1:00 PM. EST. The event, sponsored by Tech Benders, will feature a presentation ways to access your Act! database data remotely. The webinar will be conducted by Karen Fredricks, the Act! consultant who wrote the book (actually 7 books) on Act!. Admission is free and includes a recorded copy of the presentation and a copy of the presentation slide deck. The webinar is free but prior registration is required.
Karen Fredricks, an ACT! Certified Consultant, Platinum Act! VAR and Premier Act! Trainer, will present techniques for accessing your database remotely. The event will conclude with a Question & Answer session.
According to Fredricks, "I am thrilled to be presenting this seminar. There are so many ways to access your Act! data remotely; I want to clarify the various Act! hosting options. Act! users have the ability to see their Act! data via browsers, smart phones and tablets. Act! is the only true hybrid CRM solution on the market. This is a very popular topic with Act! users, and they have a lot of questions. The last time I did a similar webinar my Slideshare presentation received over 9,000 hits."
Act! is the top selling contact and customer management software. Designed to allow users to increase the effectiveness of their sales and marketing efforts, Act! integrates seamlessly with other popular applications including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Dropbox and OneDrive. Act! is priced at a fraction of the cost of other well-known CRM solutions yet contains an almost identical feature set. Act! is the only CRM solution that can be used in a hybrid environment of both the cloud and the user's own desktop.
About Karen Fredricks
Karen Fredricks, President of Tech Benders, is the author of 13 books including seven books on Act!, as well as titles on SugarCRM, Outlook, Outlook Business Contact Manager and Microsoft Office Live. A well-known expert in the field of customer relationship management (CRM) software, she was selected by lynda.com to develop a series of Act! and Outlook training videos. Fredricks, who has over 20 years of experience in the computer industry, holds numerous software certifications and has an in-depth understanding of the operational, sales, and marketing requirements of businesses in a variety of industries.
About Tech Benders
Tech Benders specializes in CRM sales and marketing processes, custom Act! reports, Act! database repairs and conversions, and discount Act! software. Tech Benders maintains offices in Florida, California and Oregon and uses state of the art tools to remotely support Act! users throughout the world.
For further information, contact Karen Fredricks of Tech Benders at 561-470-5450, Ext. 1.
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About EGM Landscapes Ltd
Welcome to EGM Landscapes Ltd. We are based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and specialise in artificial grass installations, composite decking, patios & paving and creating low maintenance gardens and landscaping.
Founded in 2011 by William Shippam, the EGM team have grown dramatically over recent years to become the leading installer of artificial lawns in Yorkshire. We work closely with our clients to create exceptional outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and practical, using the latest and most innovative artificial turf and composite decking.
We have a showroom in Harrogate where you can choose the range of premium artificial turf we will use for your installation, as well as viewing the composite decking range we work with.
Our clients use our landscaping services to create dog-friendly artificial lawns and child-safe artificial lawns for the sheer simplicity, year-round access and zero maintenance.
We are one of the leading composite decking and fencing installers in Yorkshire with our client base choosing this material for its incredible durability and ease of installation.
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Next Previous Testimonials – Lovely Things People Say about E.G.M. Landscapes
Will and his team have transformed our garden after the building work to extend our house had turned it into a scruffy, unusable mess. The garden now looks immaculate and is a pleasure to spend time in. The work was conducted in a very professional manner by Will's friendly, hard working team. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend EGM Landscapes Ltd.
Will and the team did a fantastic job on our garden. They even worked over the bank holiday to get the job finished in time for my son's birthday. I cannot recommend them enough!
EGM have just finished work on our garden. Will was very informative and kept us updated every step of the way. The team were excellent, friendly and hard working. They kept everything tidy and it was a problem free experience. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending EGM to anyone. We would definitely use EGM for future work and know we will always get the best advice at the end of a phone!
We wanted to reduce the amount of garden maintenance, so had the lawn at the rear replaced with artificial turf, and the lawn at the front replaced with gravel paving and central border. Although we had to wait several months for the work, as EGM were so busy, the work was completed exactly to schedule and budget, and to an excellent standard. We couldn't be more pleased.
We have recently renovated our house and wanted a front garden to go along with it. After looking around a couple of companies, we were struggling to get a quote back but then we found EGM! Brilliant from start to finish! Came out to quote the work and even though we had to wait (due to our reasons) kept in contact the whole time then when the work was due to start had another meeting with easy to read plans and finalised the job. Work started when they said it would and the team at EGM were fantastic and went above and beyond to give us an amazing low maintenance garden for my family. Great service.
When EGM were suggested to me by the company that supplied my decking they told me that I might have to wait but I would not be let down by Will. I did have to wait but once the job started I was kept informed all the way through. The weather was diabolical but somehow the team managed to complete on time. I just managed to get a photo before the rain started up again! The day after completion I was hosting a family get together for 26 people. If anyone thinks that artificial grass looks artificial I can report that my brother-in-law who is a keen gardener wanted to know how I managed to mow right up to the edges! Adam did a superb job of restoring my patio area to its former glory. I had forgotten just how attractive natural stone can look when jet washed and regrouted. All areas were totally cleaned down before finishing and I am looking forward to planting my spring bulbs as soon as possible. I have no hesitation in recommending EGM Landscapes.
We wanted our front garden to be maintenance free so we contacted Will at EGM and he made sure that we got what we wanted. Will and his team were very professional, hard working and whenever they left for the day, everything was left tidy. Will kept us informed every step of the way. We are thrilled to bits with the job they have done and would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Just had my grass laid, cannot stop looking at it and keep taking my shoes off to have a walk around on it. Will and his team were very professional when laying the lawn, tidied up after themselves. Will is a great guy who knows his business very well, he gives one to one advice that fills you with confidence always. Recommend this company to everyone. Tracey and Tim Sydney.
Will and his team have done an excellent job for us we cant rate them highly enough. The consultations really took on board our ideas and wishes for the garden areas with helpful advice, the communication was easy throughout. The team were friendly and hard working, keeping the place tidy at all times. The job is of a high quality and the finish has been checked over numerous times to ensure everything is to Will's high standard. WE love it and cant wait to get using it!
We are very pleased with the paving, patio and landscaping work that was completed by William and the team earlier in the summer. Communication was excellent, the team were polite and so hardworking (working in very hot temperatures during the June heatwave! ).The paving is of excellent quality and all work was completed neatly. We can highly recommend EGM Landscapes!
Our new artificial grass looks fantastic, work carried out quickly, was kept up to date on the process at all times, great value for money, the garden was spotless when the guys left. Absolutely love it, it's gone from a dead space to a lovely family garden. Highly recommend!


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Zachary Levi takes us to rehearsals for the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Hosting an event is a tough challenge.
Hosting the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards is an even bigger challenge. If the event does well you did your job. If it goes badly it's all your fault as the face of the show. Shazam himself Zachary Levi was chosen as host this year, and he thinks he's up to the task.
In the above video, see Zach at rehearsals as he talks about how nervous he is, what it's like to host an event like this, how crazy his life is, who he's excited to see at the event, and what he hopes audiences take away from it.
The 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards aired last night and can be seen on repeats.


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Gun opponents up in arms as Jerry Brown aids NRA
It may come as a surprise to many of his Democratic supporters, but Attorney General and gubernatorial hopeful Jerry Brownhas gone to bat for the National Rifle Association.
The NRA's cause: urging the U.S. Supreme Court to guarantee the ability of gun owners across the land to keep and bear arms.
Last year, the high court struck down a ban on handguns in Washington, D.C., ruling for the first time that the Second Amendment's right to bear arms applies to individuals who keep a gun at home for self-defense. But the court made it clear the ruling applied only to the District of Columbia, a federal enclave.
Now, gun advocates are challenging Chicago's handgun ban, asking the Supreme Court to rule that the Second Amendment equally applies to the states. And there was no shortage of states - 34 in all - jumping on the bandwagon in support of the court hearing the case.
In July, before the court agreed to take the case, Brown went so far as to file his own friend-of-the-court brief asking that Chicago's gun ban be overturned - arguing that if the court doesn't act, "California citizens could be deprived of the constitutional right to possess handguns in their homes."
His stance has angered a number of gun control proponents.
Julie Leftwich, legal director of Legal Community Against Violence, said this isn't simply about Brown defending the Second Amendment - it also marks a dramatic turnabout from the administration of his Democratic predecessor, Bill Lockyer, a staunch gun control advocate.
"Jerry Brown hasn't shown leadership in the legislative arena related to the issue of gun violence prevention ... and he hasn't sponsored or weighed in on any significant gun bills," Leftwich told The Chronicle's Carla Marinucci.
Brown's pro-gun stand has also left some San Francisco officials scratching their heads. They're awaiting a ruling in the Chicago case to see how it might affect two local gun-rights lawsuits.
"I'm just gratified that the attorney general in his filing has acknowledged that California has been a national leader in passing commonsense legislation to regulate firearms," City Attorney Dennis Herrerasaid.
With the high court now agreeing to hear the Chicago case, the only question remaining was whether Brown - amid lobbying from both sides in the fight - would weigh in with another brief on the case's merits by Monday's deadline.
The usually talkative Brown didn't respond to our requests to be interviewed, but on Friday, his spokeswoman, Christine Gasparac, said the attorney general wouldn't be submitting another brief.
"He believes we have nothing more to add," she said.
Hot talk: The sister of slain San Francisco police Officer Isaac Espinoza has some harsh words for Police Chief George Gascón in the wake of his endorsement last week of District Attorney Kamala Harrisfor attorney general.
"I'm appalled and disgusted he would endorse her," a tearful Regina Espinoza said, still angry about Harris' decision five years ago not to seek the death penalty for her brother's killer, David Hill.
Epinoza called the chief looking for an explanation.
By week's end - two days after she called - she was still waiting.
Migden not running: Former state Sen. Carole Migden has decided not to run for a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors after all.
Migden, who started out her career on the board, had been looking into a possible run in District 10, now represented by the soon-to-be termed-out Sophie Maxwell.
Alas, "the reality of what that would have meant, including moving, was just too complicated," the South of Market Democrat said.
And finally: Just when it looked like Jerry Brown might go unchallenged in the Democratic gubernatorial primary comes news that one other contender has leapt into the ring - busty L.A. actress and billboard model Angelyne.
Angelyne - who also ran in the gubernatorial recall election six years back - might want to do a bit of fact checking ahead of any debates.
Her agent's big press release says Angelyne is taking on "Attorney General Pat Brown" - who, last time we checked, was Jerry's late dad.
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text: Sleep Disorders Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea in Children By Daniel More, MD Daniel More, MD, is a board-certified allergist and clinical immunologist. He is an assistant clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and currently practices at Central Coast Allergy and Asthma in Salinas, California. Learn about our editorial process Daniel More, MD Medically reviewed by a board-certified physician Updated on December 15, 2017 Print Sleep apnea can affect children. Hero Images/Getty Images More in Sleep Disorders Sleep Apnea Symptoms Causes & Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Living With Insomnia & More Disorders Healthy Sleep Habits Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) means that someone's upper airway becomes temporarily blocked, resulting in snoring or mouth breathing. These episodes result in a drop in the oxygen levels and an increase in the carbon dioxide levels in the bloodstream, and a decrease in the quality of restful sleeping. When left untreated, sleep apnea can result in multiple medical and psychological complications in both adults and children. How Often Does Sleep Apnea Occur in Children? Sleep apnea in children often goes undiagnosed, especially since 20% of normal children will occasionally snore, and only 3% of young children actually have OSA. Preschool age children are the most likely age group to develop OSA, as this is the age at which adenoid and tonsillar hypertrophy is most commonly seen – an important risk factor for OSA. Sleep apnea is more common in boys, overweight children, and African American children. What Happens during Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea often occurs as a result of structural abnormalities causing narrowing of the upper airway. Neurologic factors, such as lack of muscle tone in the muscles of the upper airway, may also play a role in the development of OSA in children. During sleep, the muscles are more relaxed in the upper airway, and if there is enlarged or swollen tissue in this area (such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids or swollen nasal passages caused by allergic rhinitis), breathing is impaired. The lack of air moving through the airways and into the lungs results in less oxygen and more carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. This leads to the body trying to compensate by "waking up" (arousals) just enough to increase airway muscle tone and respiratory effort, which leads to decreased quality sleep. Which Children Are At Risk for Sleep Apnea? Enlargement of the tonsils and adenoids is the most common risk factor for OSA in children. Other structural abnormalities that increase the risk for OSA include jaw abnormalities (micrognathia or retrognathia), congenital facial abnormalities, and having a large tongue (macroglossia). Obesity, nasal allergies, neuromuscular diseases, the use of medications with sedative effects, sickle cell anemia, and a family history of OSA are all risk factors for the development of sleep apnea in children. Allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis, resulting in nasal congestion, is another important risk factor for sleep apnea in children. It also appears that the inflammatory chemicals released by the body as a result of allergic rhinitis are also an important factor for the development of sleep apnea. Treatment of allergic rhinitis, by reducing nasal congestion as well as the inflammatory chemicals produced as a result of allergic reactions, has been shown to significantly decrease the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea? Nearly all children with OSA will snore loudly, although sleep apnea only occurs in approximately 10 to 30% of children who snore (so snoring doesn't necessarily mean a child has sleep apnea). Other symptoms include pauses in breathing (apneas), snorting, gasping, or struggling during breathing. It is also common for children with sleep apnea to sweat during the night, "toss and turn" and seem "restless" while sleeping. Children may attempt to overcome the airway obstruction by sleeping with their necks hyper-extended, sleep sitting upright or using multiple pillows. Sleep apnea can affect the psychological health of children. Unlike adults with OSA, who experience daytime fatigue and sleepiness, children experience hyperactivity, aggressive behavior and may be irritable. Children with OSA may have trouble getting up in the morning, complain of frequent morning headaches, and often perform poorly in school. Medical complications of untreated sleep apnea may include poor growth, high blood pressure, pulmonary hypertension, and heart failure. How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed in Children? The diagnosis of sleep apnea in children is best made with an overnight polysomnogram (sleep study) performed in a sleep laboratory. Less accurate ways to diagnose sleep apnea in children include home videotaping of the child sleeping, measuring oxygen concentration in the blood overnight, a "nap polysomnogram" (a sleep study performed for only 2 hours), and a home sleep study. What Are the Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea in Children? Treatment of OSA in children typically involves surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids, which cures the problem for 80% of affected children. Other forms of surgeries, such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and tracheostomy are reserved for certain populations of children with OSA, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or children with severe symptoms. When surgical treatment is ineffective, treatment with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device can be useful for treatment of children with OSA. For obese children (and adults) with OSA, weight loss can be extremely helpful and often curative. When allergic rhinitis is a factor for children with sleep apnea, treatment with corticosteroid nasal sprays, and/or montelukast (Singulair), can help reduce the symptoms of OSA. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tossing and turning night over night can have a big impact on your quality of life. Our free guide can help you get the rest you need. Sign up for our newsletter and get it free. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Alkhalil M, Lockey R. 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It's that time of year, folks...
That's right... Vegan Mofo is coming. And this will be my first year participating! For those of you unaware: this is the Vegan Month of Food, during which time the
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This post starts with a joyous event which took place last weekend - Olivia's wedding! She and Justin had a beautiful outside ceremony and hosted a fantastic feast! I was assigned the duty of wedding coordinator, so I did not have the time or foresight to plan on taking pictures of the food, but here is a lovely photo of the exchanging of rings:
All of the food served was vegan and home cooked! Parents of both parties took on some serious jobs to prepare everything for the big day...
A huge salad bar! The local vegan restaurant, VegiTerranean, at which the groom works, donated oodles of fresh veggies and toppings for the salads. They also brought over their incredibly thick and delicious basil hummus as an appetizer!
The mother of the bride prepared lentil burgers (which were BOMB! Once I get the recipe, I'm posting it. I promise).
She also prepared some incredible potato salad, which impressed even the most diehard omnivores!
The mother of the groom whipped up a fantastic grilled vegetable, linguine pasta salad.
The men of the bridal party grilled up "breasts" of Gardein Chicken.
And the bride baked dozens of cupcakes from VCTOTW: chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting, maple cupcakes (you might remember them from my
post!), and red velvet cupcakes with almond buttercream frosting.
From the rehearseal dinner, VegiTerranean's creamy pasta special: whole wheat penne in a pumpkin cream sauce with lobster mushrooms and clover(?) sprouts.
Our friend A.J.'s meal: tomato stuffed with herbed quinoa topped with soy mozarella with marinara and braised escarole.
This pasta dish has been a staple in my kitchen since I (accidentally) created it. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and has been a god-send to my lazy ass after a looooooooong day at work. And it is to freakin' die for. Here's my lame attempt to put it into recipe form!
Low Fat Balsamic Noochy Marinara
2 servings whole wheat pasta
2 ripe tomatoes, diced (with juices)
1 small onion, diced
splash olive oil
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
dash of garlic powder
dash of dried oregano
dash of paprika
1/2 c nutritional yeast
handful fresh spinach, torn into bite size pieces
pinch of salt
Boil water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, or preferred firmness. Reserve some water and drain rest. Set aside.
Add tomatoes (with juices), onion, olive oil, vinegar, and spices to hot saucepan and cook on medium low heat for 3 minutes or so. Add some of the reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick. Stir in nutritional yeast. Add salt to taste.
Top pasta with sauce and - this is very important - add more freshly ground black pepper! If you are feeling especially adventurous, top with crushed red pepper flakes. Serves 2 hungry people.
Mmm. And for dessert? VCTOTW Basic Cupcakes with a shortening-free "buttercream" frosting with crushed Oreos. I made these on a whim and they were pretty tasty! Not in the mood for cupcakes (you crazy person)?
Then how about
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That's where
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comes in, the only ice cream parlor in NE Ohio, that I know of, which serves vegan alternatives to some of those favorite childhood frozen desserts. Just look at their menu!!
My buddy, Manda (an omni), and I made the 45 minute trip up to the parlor one lazy Saturday afternoon and were quite impressed with their vegan selections. The only vegan flavor they have is Tofutti Vanilla, but cripes, they sure did find a number of different ways to use it!
I chose the Vegan Brownie Delight. The brownie itself was... meh. The ice cream was... Tofutti. But the experience? The opportunity? That, my friend, was heartwarming. It's been so long since I've been to a DQ, so I was happy to revisit this summer treat, the cruelty-free way.
I'll see you all next week for Vegan Mofo!! :D


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Block Island Parasail & Water Sports has since 1989 offered a variety of fun-filled entertainment for the entire family.
Bored at the beach? Try stand-up paddleboarding, kiteboarding or surfing! Store stocks the latest beach and surf gear.
Daily eco-tours, kid programs, family tours, groups, full moon paddle, sunset paddle, women only. Instruction for beginners.
This amazing resource for things nautical will teach you and the kids about sailing, aquaculture, marine science, the Great Salt Pond and more.
Many consider a sunset ride on the west side of the island to be the most memorable experience of a Block Island stay.
This waterside shop in New Harbor offers the finest fleet of local charter boats and guide services.
Home of the famous 'Eat Fish' T-shirts, Twin Maples has been family owned and operated for three generations.
The Block Island Conservancy was established in 1972 to "maintain habitat for birds and animals, to protect the view of hills rolling to the sea, to provide walking trails and quiet recreation to islanders and visitors."
This granite beauty at the northernmost tip of Block Island was built in 1867 and sits amidst the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge. The 3/4-mile beach hike from the parking lot is well worth the effort.
From the top of the 150-foot cliffs along Mohegan Trail you can see Montauk Point, at the tip of Long Island, NY. At Payne Overlook, a few hundred yards west of the Southeast Lighthouse, stairs with more than 150 steps descend to the beach below.
This unique ravine is a fine example of what's called a glacial outwash basin (a remnant from the last ice age).
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Frequent live music at Ballard's restaurant is one draw for beachgoers. It is also an excellent setup for a deep-water swim. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer.
Fred Benson Town Beach is owned and operated by the town and staffed with lifeguards. Public restrooms, changing areas, hot showers ($2 per token). No admission fee.
West Beach presents a truly different experience. The beach here is lightly trafficked, has calm surf and offers perhaps the island's best beach walk.
Vail Beach in summer can be either rocky or deep in fine sand, depending on changes wrought by winter storms.
Scotch Beach is at the center of the larger Crescent Beach, which comprises the island's eastern beachfront stretching from town to Jerry's Point.
BI's grandest beach. The island's biggest home once sat here like a jewel high above the beach and nearby Jerry's Point.
Well-sheltered beachfront at the south end of Crescent Beach. Here, kids can play in shallow waters, catch small crabs, find mussels, wrestle with seaweed, maybe even find a sand dollar.
Small and generally uncrowded black-sand beach, with nice sunset views of Long Island. The waters are usually calm and access is easy. Excellent beach for swimming and snorkeling, and for picnics!
Ssandy, peaceful beach that is popular with fishermen. The beach is quite large, and the waters are tranquil.
Named after a large, dark rock hidden under 10 feet of water. While certainly not the best place for lying on the beach, sandy stretches can be found. Stunning scenery.
A labyrinth of small stones, with a beautiful view of the North Light and Sachem Pond. The labyrinth is a single winding path that leads to the center point and back out.
Kids are a-mazed by this tangle of interconnected trails. Follow Clay Head Trail and take your pick of trails!


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Joseph Michael "Joe" Acabá (born May 17, 1967) is an American educator, hydrogeologist, and NASA astronaut. In May 2004 he became the first person of Puerto Rican heritage to be named as a NASA astronaut candidate, when he was selected as a member of NASA Astronaut Training Group 19. He completed his training on February 10, 2006 and was assigned to STS-119, which flew from March 15 to March 28, 2009 to deliver the final set of solar arrays to the International Space Station. Acabá served as a Flight Engineer aboard the International Space Station, having launched on May 15, 2012. He arrived at the space station on May 17 and returned to Earth on September 17, 2012. Acaba returned to the ...more on Wikipedia
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Loren Wilber Acton (born March 7, 1936) is an American physicist who flew on Space Shuttle mission STS-51-F as a Payload Specialist for the Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratory. Acton was born in Lewistown, Montana. He went on to receive a bachelor of science degree in Engineering Physics from Montana State University in 1959, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Astro-Geophysics from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1965. Acton was a senior staff scientist with the Space Sciences Laboratory, Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratory, California. As a research scientist, his principle duties included conducting scientific studies of the Sun and other celestial objects using advanced space ...more on Wikipedia
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VIENNA (AP) — Niko Alm wanted to test an Austrian law saying that head coverings would only be allowed in official documents for religious reasons.
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OPINION: I laughed and laughed when I heard three Japanese tourists tried to drive their hire car across Moreton Bay, naively following the directions from their GPS navigation system in March last year.
It was hilarious to hear the tourist trio tried to get to Stradbroke Island by driving through the mud and got swamped by the incoming tide.
Alas, the joke was on me on Wednesday morning when I followed the Apple Maps route on a morning run around Point Vernon.
New to the area, I thought I would be able to loop around the headland.
If you trust Apple's online maps service, you might believe turning down Dougan St at the Polston cemetery will connect up with Eli Creek Rd.
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More than just a fabric company, Marimekko has grown from humble beginnings into an extensive lifestyle brand known internationally for its bright patterned fabric and colourful bold designs. The Finnish company's story is a lesson in the cyclical nature of fashion and how the path to success is never straight. It is also the story of relying on gut instinct and the visionary leadership of feisty women.
In 1949, Viljo Ratia bought the oilcloth company Printex, hoping to turn around his family's fortunes. When the venture failed, a despondent Ratia turned to his wife, Armi, for ideas. Rather than giving up, she rolled up her sleeves and set about converting the failed oilcloth factory into a clothing fabric manufacturer.
Artist friends provided designs, and Armi used her naturally creative eye to choose the right designs at the right time. When the company incorporated in 1951, Armi named it Marimekko: Mari is a girl's name, and mekko is Finnish for dress. Customers loved the fabric, but, in post-war Finland, they had no idea what to do with it. Armi decided to sew some samples, which turned into a clothing line. It was a turning point for the company.
Finland was struggling to recover from WWII. As in France, where Dior's New Look captured the spirit of the time, Marimekko's bright, bold prints and simple shapes captured the imagination of Finnish women. The mass production of clothing was refreshingly egalitarian. The prints evoked happiness, and were quickly adopted by the newly emancipated female population.
At the dawn of the swinging 60s, Marimekko perfectly captured the mood. The economy was picking up, and working women started expressing themselves through fashion. The company started exporting and fought hard to gain brand recognition abroad. The work paid off when a young Jacqueline Kennedy fell for the Marimekko look, snapping up seven dresses to wear during her new husband's 1960 US presidential campaign.
Sales exploded, and the little factory in Finland worked at full capacity to meet demand. Bags, accessories, and beachwear soon followed the main clothing line. Armi Ratia started opening stores abroad, and in 1968 signed the company's first licensing agreement. More factories were built in Finland and further international expansion followed, alongside more licensing agreements and more stores. The Helsinki flagship store opened at 31 Pohjoiseplanadi in 1974; it recently moved to 33 Pohjoiseplanadi and is now known as Marimekko Marikulma.
Disaster struck in 1979 when Armi, the driving force behind the brand, died. Although the company was still doing well financially, upheaval followed. It was a difficult time for those people working behind the scenes, many of whom had been with the company for decades. The late Maija Isola was the company's first full-time designer, and her daughter Kristina – the two often shared design credit – is still an active Marimekko designer. Armi Ratia's children took over the business, and eventually sold to Amer Group in 1985. Success eluded the business and the group sold the brand to Kirsti Paakkanen for a nominal fee in 1991.
Paakkanen, a pioneering advertising executive who founded Womena, an all-female advertising firm in 1969, came out of retirement and added a dose of much-needed charisma. Concept stores started to pop up. New designers were hired to revive old classics and add carefully edited new items to the collections. Today, Marimekko is once again an industry power, with stockists as far afield as Sydney and Moscow.
Helsinki has 11 official stockists, including five Marimekko concept stores that feature all collections: clothing, interior decoration, accessories, tableware and, of course, the happy fabrics that started the round-the-world journey and brought Marimekko back to its Finnish roots.


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