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Coolbaroo Club Perth
The Coolbaroo Club was an Aboriginal social club established to counter prejudice and segregation in post-war Perth. It operated between 1946 and 1960.
The Coolbaroo Club covered many aspects of social life, initially from recreational activities like music and dance to creating greater social awareness and, later, co-operative community, accommodation and political activism [1].
The club was founded in 1946 by returned Yamatji soldiers Jack and Bill Poland, Geoff Harcus, a non-Aboriginal army comrade, and Helena Clarke. It was best known for the dances they held on Friday and Saturday nights outside of the 'Prohibition Area' of the city at the Edward Street Pensioners' Hall in East Perth, called the Coolbaroo Club.
'Coolbaroo' is a Yamatji word for magpie and was adopted to sum up the idea of the club's founders of bringing people together from different backgrounds, in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
The Coolbaroo Club was Aboriginal-run and owned, and flourished with strong community support from elders such as William Bodney, Thomas Bropho and Bertha Isaacs [1].
The club grew in popularity in the 1950s in the face of systemic government racism and despite ongoing attention from police enforcing liquor bans. It drew hundreds of Aboriginal and other supporters.
Among the artists performing were drummer Ronnie Kickett, singer Gladys Bropho, Nat 'King' Cole, Harold Blair and the Harlem Globetrotters.
In the late 1940s police closed the club, but it reopened as the Coolbaroo League Dance Club in the early 1950s under a new constitution [2].
From 1952 to 1957 the club published The Westralian Aborigine newspaper and lobbied against the Prohibited AReas Policy, which was rescinded in 1954, allowing them to use the Perth Town Hall for their annual ball.
The Coolbaroo Club closed in the early 1960s, but the leaders went on to form the Aboriginal Advancement Council in 1965, and remained a voice for social change [1].
[The Coolbaroo Club] was an enjoyable thing and everyone looked forward to going there on a Friday or Saturday night… they used to hold a ball during Royal Show week in September and on New Year's Eve as well.—Albert Corunna, Palyku/Nyoongar elder [2]
Edward Street in East Perth where the Coolbaroo Club used to be.


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text: President Obama's former physician said that he believes Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton should have a neurological examination due to her history of brain injury. During an interview on CNN, Dr. David Scheiner argued that Clinton's note from her doctor isn't enough. The letter details that Clinton had follow-up testing in 2013 that showed a full recovery from a concussion and that she tested negative for clotting disorders."I think she should have had a neurological examination, a thorough neurological examination in 2016," Scheiner said Tuesday night. "We know what happens to football players who have had concussions, how they begin to lose some of their cognitive ability. I think both of them should release their records." If Hillary responds to this and states something along the lines of not having a neurological exam, then she would obviously be covering up her bad health. Now former Obama associates are calling out Hillary's horrible health conditions, even on CNN of all places. Now that this doctor is tied to Obama, does the Obama kill list begin? If Hillary keeps covering up her health, then there is no question that she is unfit to be President Of The United States. Just so you know America sometimes concussions lead to a desire to commit suicide, so is that something else Hilary is hiding from America? America needs to demand a bill that states if your condition is unfit to serve in the military, then you are unfit to serve as president.


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Stylish at any age: Embrace your age with figure-flattering looks
As time goes by, aging is inevitable, and while you may feel younger than your years, choosing clothes th
at fit your attitude can be a challenge at times.
While you don't want to wear fashions that will make you look old, it's also important to keep in mind that for the most part, dressing like a 20-year-old, when you're a 50-year-old, is not a good idea.
Both men and women should embrace their age by choosing an attire that flatters their figure, their personality and their years.
• There is a difference between form fitting and tight.
• Hues that once looked good may have shifted. Don't hold on to matching neons, but do embrace color.
• Patterns can be stylish, but choose the right one carefully, then get a second opinion.
• When going out with a partner or spouse, there's no need to match identically. But coordinating colors helps polish a "look."
• Jewelry should be an accent to an outfit, not the other way around.
• Too high of shorts and too low of tops can be unflattering in an instant.
• Don't be afraid to step out of the box — you may like what's outside.
While there are exceptions to every rule, tread cautiously when it comes to fashion. In the digital age, that outfit you wore for just a few minutes before tossing it out could be immortalized forever on the web.
• Brandi Whitehurst, 49, is a Public Involvement Coordinator at the West Florida Regional Planning Council, but has been modeling since she was in college, worked on the HBO movie, "Long Gone,'' as a double and a stand-in and has modeled for various ad campaigns.
Whitehurst says that while her typical fashion leans toward "preppy and nautical," she is "embracing her inner hippie" with some colors and styles as she ages.
She cautions women over a certain age from wearing items such as mini-skirts, tube tops and thigh-high boots, adding that while sometimes her 18-year-old daughter will grab a piece or two from her closet, she doesn't do the same.
• Daniel Coley, 54, has been modeling for about six years at the suggestion of his daughter and says it is a nice break from the daily routine, as co-owner of ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning Service in Gulf Breeze.
Typically, Coley stays pretty casual with golf shirts, khaki pants, jeans, nice shorts, a classic T-shirt or a jacket, depending on the outing.
He says that guys his age should stay away from tight pants and overly bright colors, while keeping comfortable and true to their style.
• Models Brandi Whitehurst and Dan Coley were provided courtesy of Izon Models of Pensacola; 850-433-2099 or izonmodels.com.
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Envato a finalist for Legal Innovation award
Envato has been named a finalist for the 2015 Legal Innovation Index, announced today by LexisNexis® Pacific and Janders Dean.
The Envato legal team, led by Envato Legal Director Chaman Sidhu, are the only finalist in the 'organisation' category that is not a law firm.
"It's wonderful to be recognised, particularly to be the only team finalist in the organisation category that isn't a law specialist," says Chaman.
"It's also a strong reflection of the talent in the Australian technology and start-up community.
"Running a global, digital marketplace demands an innovative approach to navigating transactional governance, intellectual property, licensing and other complex regulatory areas.
"Our legal team use agile methodologies and cutting edge technology to work across borders and stay on the cutting edge of a dynamic market."
Pictured: Chaman Sidhu
"Innovation has certainly grown from a 'buzz word' to a direction in which we are looking to take the business of law in Australia", explains Jo Beckett, General Manager of LexisNexis Australia.
"As a result the 2015 Legal Innovation Index has had more than double the entries of last year, with both companies and individuals presenting a fantastic array of new and re-imagined business practices, tools and ways of thinking to the local legal sector."
In addition to the Envato legal team, the finalists from the Organisations category are: AdventBalance, Allens, Creevey Russell Lawyers, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Gilbert + Tobin, Herbert Smith Freehills, Daniel Lew Le Mercier & Co, KWS Legal, LawPath, McCullough Robertson Lawyers, Norton Rose Fulbright, Pace Lawyers, RMB Lawyers, Sparke Helmore Lawyers, Sydney Criminal Lawyers, The Fold Legal, and View Legal.
Winners will be announced at a Sydney event on 20 August 2015
For more on the awards visit: http://lexisnexis.com.au/legal-innovation-index/
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A community of more than ten million people worldwide buy and sell creative assets on Envato Market with total community earnings exceeding $750 million. Millions of students have taken video courses and free tutorials on the Envato Tuts+ education network and Envato Studio connects people with hand picked freelancers to complete their creative projects. Envato Elements is a subscription service with millions of ready-to-use graphic templates, fonts and assets available for unlimited download.


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Welcome to our new website!
After five years of service, it was about time for Fastlane to get a brand new look and feel. Five years is actually a lot on the web: design trends have evolved considerably, and users have never been so bombarded with ads and information from all kinds of sources whilst the barrier between the two has never been so blurred.
Sure, finding stuff online has never been so easy. But it's often hard to identify potential contractors or partners offering services of quality based on often generic websites filed with empty promises and mostly static content.
In this context, we've decided to build this new website around one core principle: getting to our visitors what they really want, bearing in mind the limited time they have to find out if we can meet their expectations. This translates in a focus on projects, with a prominent portfolio that can be filtered based on type of products, sectors and type of work, but also in emphasis on the added value we're trying to bring to your projects. This is why we have an entire page dedicated to the themes we're most passionate about – so you can know us better.
Last but not least, we realise that looking for agencies online, calling them and preparing a brief can be tedious. This is why we introduce a new form where you can tell us more about your project. Based on your choices, the form will automatically generate a detailed quote that will be sent to your email address. We've made the form as complete as possible without making it too complex, and improvements are already on the way. In any case, the system will provide you with an early, ballpark estimate and help set a basis for further discussions and a potential contract.
We hope you'll enjoy visiting this website as much as we did enjoy creating it. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send us an email at [email protected]


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It was a head-to-head between two artists that couldn't have been more thrilling! Almost every minute, the lead changed but in the last two hours a little gab between 1st and 2nd became increasingly apparent. THE WINNER – and therefore the last artist that makes the line up for Dr. Mottes Birthday Celebration complete – […]Read more
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My downsizing might enrich your collection - wink.
This sale has been prompted by Cat of A Doll Affinity's last three posts. Cat posted photos of her friend Julie's doll collection. Okay, we've seen doll collections before, right? Well ... not so many like this. The dolls are set in dioramas that cover most of the walls of an entire room, The Dream Doll Room. Sigh.
I have been feeling a little overwhelmed by the size and makeup of my doll collection. I have too many for the space I have. There are new dolls and action figures I want to add to my collection. Sooooo ... it's time to do some serious exporting. Exiting are a LOT of blond Mackie-faced Fashion Fever Barbies, some duplicate dolls that I have, action figures that I can live without.
(Shoooosshhh! No need to tell anyone that, is there? No, of course not.)
Here is a link to my The DollPage background with a link to my ads including one for the NRFB Integrity Janay/Alysa dolls that I am selling for $15.00 each. Those blond Mackie-faced Fashion Fever dolls are shown here. I will be adding additional dolls, action figures, and accessories.
Note: I will NOT be selling any Hot Toys guys (they're HOT, lol) or my Power Team guys or my Flavas and lots of others. Next to go up are some My Scene playsets, loose furniture in lots, DAF clothes I don't want.
Note 2: I have another set of photos up under Doll Page Album One. Most of the items in that photo album are no longer available. I have to update the album so that the photos remain without the sales info.


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A life coaching course will enable you to confidently pursue life coaching work with a varied range of clients. However, not all coaching courses are the same. 'Life Coaching' is a broad umbrella term, and as such, it can be difficult to know if you're getting a suitable qualification, and indeed, the best bang for your buck.
It's easy for the process of selecting a coaching course to leave one feeling overwhelmed or confused.
We feel there are several steps to go through as you select a life coaching course. This article will take you through those steps and provide our views on how to choose something that is most suitable for you, your career, and your life – we hope you find this guide useful!
1) Know Yourself
As "life coaching" as a concept varies enormously, your first step in selecting a coaching course is to have some degree of personal insight as to what or who you want to be as a coach. Now just to emphasise, you don't need to know exactly what you want to do as a coach before your training, and indeed we find that this often evolves as students go through their coach training journey. But knowing what is important to you can be really helpful for picking a suitable course. A few questions that can be helpful to ask yourself at the early stages of research are:
How Might I Like To Work As A Life Coach?
There are few limits as to where you can take your coaching once you're qualified, particularly if your course is accredited (an important factor that we will look at shortly). Not everyone knows what exactly they'd like to do with coaching at the start of their journey, and that's completely fine. Part of your journey through training and starting up is often about identifying the kind of client you want to work with through practice and trial and error, and the way you enjoy coaching.
Typically, most new coaches are open to what lies ahead, in which case a broad-based curriculum that introduces you to key approaches that would work in a range of contexts would be the way to go. It's worth noting that some of the more simplistic approaches to coaching (represented by a focus primarily on the GROW model) are perfectly suitable for basic performance coaching in the workplace. However, they rarely meet the complex needs of personal coaching, or indeed clients in the workplace who would benefit from deeper work as a means to improve performance. For the ability to coach clients at a deeper level, a more integrative and psychologically-grounded course like our Diploma in Transformative Coaching is likely to be more suitable for you.
The flip side is that you may want to work in an area where there are certain requirements around accreditation and credentialing, either formally or from a reputational perspective. A classic example is coaching within organisations and corporations, who often require the coaches they hire to have been through training that has been accredited by a reputable industry body. If this is the case, its clearly essential to ensure that the course you choose has the necessary accreditation for you to be able to fulfil at least some of these criteria (more on accreditation later).
What's Important To Me In A Training Environment And Learning Journey?
Think about the best and worst learning environments you've been in. Each coaching school will have a distinct training style which may be more or less suited to you.
Things to consider here include:
> The size of the group. Our group size is around 20-25 but we know some training organisations who have over 100 people in a room. Do you like the bigger groups with the buzz and energy that comes with them, or do you prefer a more focused and personalised group?
> Is the training online, virtual or live classroom based? Is there is a blended approach which includes some of both?
> Is there a much writing or private study? Is it academic or practical and reflective?
> Is it chalk and talk or do you get to practise, reflect and play with ideas?
Thinking about what you want from your actual training experience is vital in helping you choose the right course. We've developed our course over a number of years and believe our smaller, more focused group sizes, focus on real-life practice and reflection and our support structure provides a learning environment that really helps to embed the fundamental skills of being a great coach. But you need to decide for yourself whether the features of our training are right for you personally. You can find more about the coaching course itself here to get a better sense of the training environment and learning journey.
What Training Or Skills Do I Have Already?
Are you starting coach training from scratch? Or have you had training previously and are looking to master your coaching, or build specialist skills and expertise? Perhaps you have coaching hours under your belt, and wish to become credentialed, or a qualified supervisor to help others to be more effective coaches?
Our course is aimed at people who are beginners in coaching, or perhaps have a relatively basic understanding of coaching and want to build on that. So if you're already at an advanced level, perhaps what you're looking for is not a core coaching course but specialist coaching skills – these can often be shorter and less expensive than a full programme. Our Specialist Short Coaching Courses are a great example of this type of training.
Similarly, more and more often we have potential students approach us who have a background in related professions such as Psychotherapy, Psychology or Counselling. Given that coaching often draws on approaches that originate from other psychological interventions, and utilises these approaches from a different perspective, the chances are if you have a background in a profession such as this, that the content you learn in itself may not be new. So in this case, the main question is whether the investment in this course provides you with enough benefit in the form of approaching similar concepts from a different perspective, as well as other factors such as the support network and accreditation. More on that here.
2) Understanding Accredited Life Coaching Courses
Back to the premise of not all coaching qualifications being created equally. To be sure you choose one which is worth more than the paper it's written on, you want to choose a course that is professionally accredited.
In the UK, we recommend that you choose a coaching course which is accredited by both the International Coach Federation (ICF) and the Association for Coaching (AC). These are the two main professional bodies governing the self-regulated coaching profession. Any training course accredited by these bodies will have gone through a rigorous quality assurance process. So to choose a life coaching course accredited by the ICF and AC ensures you will receive an excellent training.
Life coaching courses accredited by both the ICF and the AC are rare. You can search for ICF accredited life coaching courses here. The Diploma in Transformational Coaching is accredited by both the ICF and AC, as well as providing an exceptional mix of theoretical and practical training, in a flexible programme.
3) Research
Once you have some insight into your own coaching goals, and understand ICF and AC accreditation, it is time to do your homework and look at the various coaching courses out there.
- Cost
Whichever course you choose is likely to cost you a fair amount in the short term until it pays for itself, and therefore you need to choose wisely.
A quick online search will give you a bewildering array of coaching courses and different fees. There are some courses which cost in the region of £9,000. Others, generally those with a focus on distance learning are significantly cheaper (some less than £500!).
No matter what the cost, you are investing a significant amount, both in terms of time and money into your life coaching qualification, so you need to do your homework and check what you are getting for the fee. This means you need to have a clear understanding of what the course covers, and what is included in the fee that you are paying.
Additionally, if cost is a defining factor for you when selecting a coach training course, there are some schools, like ourselves, that offer payment plans which enable you to spread the cost across several months (we allow the cost to be spread over up to 10 months, depending on how far in advance you register), making it a more comfortable commitment.
- Programme Delivery And Content
Thinking back to what is important for you as part of a learning journey, it is key to search for a programme that provides what you're looking for in terms of the content and learning environment. Consider group sizes, how the training will be delivered, balance of theoretical and practical learning, the level of support you get outside the classroom. All of these will be a factor in your enjoyment of the course, and as such it is important to understand not just what, but how you will be learning.
Here are some things that we feel are essential when looking at a coaching course to ensure that you have a proper chance to embed the skills needed to be a great coach:
> Requires Real-Life Client Work – Coaching is, first and foremost something you do, not just something you know. It's a skill that requires honing. Just as you wouldn't expect to learn to drive merely by reading a book, nor would you expect to become a coach without practising it – a lot. So be sure that any course you choose includes the need for you to actually get out there and undertake real-life practise with real-life clients, not just practice in a training environment.
> Should Include Observation, Mentoring And Supervision – Following on from the above, if you really want the best learning experience, you'll want to be sure that you have the opportunity to be mentored, and for your coaching practice to be observed and supervised. Make sure the course includes mentoring, supervision and observed practice if you want to become a skilled coach.
> Facilitates Reflective Learning – Coaching is a skill that develops with time and, as a result, we believe that any coaching course that sets out to help you become a genuinely skilled coach should encourage reflective learning.
>Has A Rigorous Qualification And Assessment Process – How do you know if you're ready to move from training to becoming a professional coach? Well, one way, at least, is knowing that your coaching skills have been assessed to a good standard. If simply turning up to training is enough to pass, then that doesn't say good things about the quality of the coaches being produced. Be sure that the school you choose assesses you by using such methods as recorded or live sessions, reflective practice and a client log. If they're not checking you, then they're not checking anyone!
> Support And Community, Both During And After Training – Becoming a great coach is a journey that doesn't end after your training finishes. Ask yourself how strong the support network is, both in terms of formal support from the training organisation but also current and former students who are there to provide support, guidance and ideas to help you with your own coaching practice. It's difficult to overstate how helpful a good support network is and it's something we're enormously proud of at Animas. An element that our students, current and former, consistently mention when talking about the the biggest impacts on their coaching journey. You can find out more about our community here.
> Transparency – Any training school worth its salt will be able to offer you an example of a course syllabus or conversations with a course consultant to find out exactly what their course entails, allowing you to work out just how well it fits in with what you are looking for from your training.
Similarly, any school with genuine credibility should be completely transparent about its fees and not have any hidden charges. So we would definitely recommend ensuring that you feel absolutely clear about the fees involved. If there is anything that feels confusing or unclear and the organisation doesn't help you clarify the source of that confusion, or you sense a reluctance to discuss this openly, then take that as a red flag.
4) Speak To People
Embarking on a life coaching course, and potentially career, can be a big commitment. Talking to people who have undertaken the training you're considering will help reaffirm whether it really is right for you or not.
There are a number of different ways you can do this. You could join an online coaching forum such as the Coaching and Mentoring Network and ask the opinions of those who are qualified coaches.
Most professional coaching schools will also have a range of testimonials (ours are here) from former students freely available on their website, and in some cases other materials that reflect previous opinions on the course from those that have qualified. Feel free to pop over to our blog posts or video interviews to see what our current and former students are up to.
At Animas, as well as being able to speak with one of our course consultants to find out anything you'd like about the course, we are also more than happy to introduce you to people who have done the training, so you can hear about their experiences firsthand.
5) Choose A Coaching Course Which Works For You
Considering all of the above, we want to reiterate the importance of selecting a life coaching course that works for you and fits in with you, your lifestyle and your goals.
The majority of people choosing to train on our course become life coaches as a secondary career. As such, there are still bills to be paid, and restrictions to work around. Therefore choose a course that suits your specific needs, perhaps mixing both live training at weekend sessions, with online and offline study too. At Animas we provide the option of both weekday or weekend training, along with a mix of online and offline input, to give students the flexibility to choose what fits them.
About the Animas Accredited Diploma in Transformational Coaching
At Animas, we're enormously proud of the course we offer, which has been refined and improved through over a decade of experience and learning on our part. If you'd like to find out more about our course, then pop over to our main course page here. Alternatively, our free one-day Introduction to Transformational Coaching will help you get a better understanding, in person, of what is involved in training with us, our ethos, values and what you can expect if you choose to train with us.
Thanks for reading and we hope you've found this guide useful!


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Players at Fremont, California's California School for the Deaf are used to being excluded. As younger kids, most of them experienced skepticism about their abilities as athletes. But now they are making the prep football world take notice, most recently in a segment on ESPN.
The show highlights what young people can do in an environment that accepts them and encourages them. Given the chance, these young athletes were driven to prove the can play with the best.
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An island in the north Atlantic is not only a land of creation of the Earth's surface with countless volcanoes but a place where a small league is creating numerous talented football players.
The top tier of this creation process is the Úrvalsdeild karla, from 2009 known as the Pepsi-deildin or "The Pepsi League", named after the main sponsor. It is run by the Football Association of Iceland (KSI) and the league is currently rated as the 40th European league by UEFA.
More clubs for higher quality of the league?
Úrvalsdeild currently comprises of 12 clubs, however the league never used to have more than 10 clubs since it was founded in 1912. For the first time in the competition's history, the 2008 season saw 12 teams compete in the premier division, as a part of KSI's attempt to strengthen Icelandic football. It was a quite different approach from the majority of leagues in smaller countries that took a different approach, reducing the number of the clubs in the 1st divisions. Only one team was relegated in the Úrvalsdeild 2007 season and three clubs were promoted from the 1. deild karla, a second division in the Icelandic football league system.
Úrvalsdeild karla – Pepsi-deildin
Country: Iceland
Confederation: UEFA
Founded: 1912
Number of teams: 12
Level on the pyramid: 1st division
Domestic cup: Bikarkeppni karla, Deildabikar
International cup: UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League
Current champion: Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur (KR)
Average annual salary: 30.000 €
Transfer window: 15 October – 15 May and 15th July – 1st August
Season duration: 4 May – 4 October
Average temperature, humidity and rainfall during the season: 8,9°C, 75%, 290 mm
Number of allowed foreign players (per team): 3 non-EU players in team on match-day
Number of foreign players in Úrvalsdeild: 34
Average stadium attendances: 1.205
Because of the harsh winters in Iceland, the league is played in the spring and summer, the 2014 season starting from the 5th May and ending on the 5th October. Each club faces every other club twice during the season, once at home and once away. At the end of each season, the bottom two clubs are automatically relegated to the second level of the Icelandic league system, the 1. deild karla (First Division), with the top two clubs of the First Division automatically promoted to the Úrvalsdeild.
From two greatest champions to world fame
KR, the current champions, holds the most titles (26) and Valur is next with 20. Eiður Guðjohnsen having won titles in the Netherlands, Spain, and England as well as the Champions League was playing for both clubs in his early career. ÍA and Fram Reykjavík are the third and fourth most successful clubs with 18 titles each. All the mentioned clubs are coming from Reykjavík with the exception of ÍA, a club based in the town of Akranes, a port town only 20 km north of the capital.
Actually the majority of clubs are coming from the capital or from the Greater Reykjavík area which contains nearly two thirds of Iceland's population with two exceptions where the travel to away games might take some time. Þór A. is a club from Akureyri, a town in northern Iceland and ÍBV comes from Vestmannaeyjar, a town and archipelago off the south coast of Iceland.
Fram Reykjavík
Þór A.
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Icelandic culture is very open-minded and Iceland is an ideal place for football players to go and fall in love with the game. The vast majority of Icelanders speak English and this can make the transition of living abroad even easier for the players.
Fast players being slowed down by referees
The style of play is very unique in some aspects. There can be a lot of kicking and rushing with some very good and fast players. The referees are thought to be quite different as well and new players can feel that they are trying to slow the game down which can be frustrating for some. The formations of most teams are different as well and it's a miracle if you will be playing or see the other team play in the standard 4 – 4 – 2 formation.
Between Úrvalsdeild teams or other Icelandic teams with Úrvalsdeild teams: 67,7%
From abroad to Úrvalsdeild: 14,1%
From Úrvalsdeild to abroad: 18,1%
International transfers
To Úrvalsdeild (from countries):
England: 21,1%
Norway, Denmark: 17,5%
Sweden: 8,8%
From Úrvalsdeild (to countries):
Norway: 42,1%
Sweden: 21,1%
Netherland: 10,5%
Denmark: 7,9%
Quite a lot of foreign players come to Úrvalsdeild from Great Britain. David Moyes, a Scottish football manager of Manchester United, actually started his career at ÍBV playing half a season with the youth team in 1978, but perhaps the most notable foreign player signed his contract in the 2013 season.
Training and working in a fish factory
Now retired David James signed a deal with ÍBV, which was managed by James' former team-mate Hermann Hreiðarsson. Hreiðarsson said: "I called him up and I said, I'm a manager now, I need an assistant manager, plus a goalkeeper, you fit the bill and you're coming over."
David James was goalkeeping, gaining experience as an assistant manager and as a coach. Training is of-course full-time but other English players at ÍBV, like Ian Jeffs and Matt Garner supplement their earnings with part-time jobs. Jeffs coaches one of IBV's youth teams and Garner works in a factory in the fisheries industry. Note that even the Icelandic people have never regarded Úrvalsdeild as being a professional football league, but instead as a step between amateur and professional.
Country population: 320,000
Language: Icelandic
Average salary (€): 1,733€ net / 2,253€ gross
Tax rate: 22.9 %, 25.8 % and 31.8 % income tax
National currency (value in € and $): 1 Icelandic króna = 0.0063678 € = 0.00887 $
Food: fish, lamb, dairy products, almost no use of herbs and spices
Most popular sports: handball, football, track and field, basketball, winter sports
Transport (domestic flights): from Reykjavík to Akureyri (1h 10 minutes), from Reykjavík to Vestmannaeyjar (25 minutes)
After the financial crisis (from 2008 to 2011) the clubs are getting new foreign players and regularly paying domestic players (most of them are semi-pros). In the worst years however players had to take a pay cut, for example KR had to let all players take a 30 % pay cut before the 2011 season.
So how is it possible for a small nation to produce so many talented football players? In 2002 a total of only 5 artificial grass pitches existed, there was no football hall and there were only 7 mini pitches in the country. But Iceland evolved and in 2010 there were 17 artificial grass pitches, 7 football halls (plus one half size football hall) and 130 mini pitches. The number is growing every year so the eruption of Icelandic talent is no surprise but a product of a long-term planning and investments in youth academies and sporting facilities.
League talents for a global success
It is now clear that the national team of Iceland, that held a goalless draw against Croatia on the first game of the play-offs for the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, is not a short-term sensation like Estonia, who reached the play-offs for Euro 2012 and then disappeared. The domestic and foreign players are benefiting from the excellent conditions in the Úrvalsdeild and are developing faster. This fact is more than noticeable with the national team getting stronger as well. The successful qualifying to the major international competition is just around the corner.
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GOP Strategist Matt Mackowiak Says Border Crisis Continuing To Help Rick Perry Politically [AUDIO]
On the Monday edition of The Chad Hasty Show, Matt Mackowiak, GOP strategist and co-founder of MustReadTexas.com, spoke with Chad Hasty about the latest state and national news.
Texas Governor Rick Perry continues to be one of the biggest Republican leaders in the US-Mexico border crisis. Mackowiak said that Congress and the president's inaction on the border crisis is only serving to highlight Perry's leadership in the matter, and that the crisis has actually been a great help to Perry politically.
Mackowiak also discussed the differences between Perry's approach to border security and Senator Ted Cruz's approach. He said that while Cruz seems to be taking a more hard-lined approach to the border crisis, Perry is approaching it from a more executive angle.
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has also come back into the spotlight, having shown up at several fundraising events. Mackowiak commented that, by comparison, there are only a few places Obama can go to garner any kind of support or fundraising. But he also added that at the moment, it doesn't seem that Romney is interested in a 2016 bid.
Matt Mackowiak appears every Monday at 9:35 during The Chad Hasty Show. You can also follow Mackowiak on Twitter: @MattMackowiak.
Listen to the complete interview with Matt Mackowiak here:
You can also listen on your iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices by following the link below:
The Chad Hasty Show airs weekday mornings from 8:30 AM to 11 AM on NewsTalk 790 KFYO and online at KFYO.com.


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Took my Pre3 off the touchstone charger this morning after a full night of charging. Had 100% charge. I went ahead and installed Preware, and a tethering app from there. Nothing more. No patches.
After that, my phone locked up, and I had to reboot. Came back on with the low battery sign. Couldn't turn it back on due to a dead battery. It is now sitting back on the charger and its at 2%
How could it have fully drained in a matter of 5 minutes? I used it all day yesterday with no problems.
Anyone else experience anything close to this after installing preware?


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Investment Process
Our process emphasizes measurable standards and aims to deliver repeatability of performance through:
- Combining the best attributes of a collaborative global investment platform and individual accountability, with an emphasis on unconstrained idea-based investing which values diversity of opinion. We believe that continuous, free-form idea generation that is independent of an overarching "house view," generates a diverse pool of uncorrelated alpha sources that, when compared and measured, deliver superior outcomes.
- Our belief that long-term, repeatable investment performance is achievable when quality control methods are applied to each element of an investment process. Without measurable standards, investment results lack sufficient transparency making repeatable results unlikely.
- The advantage of our Investment Opinion Network (ION), a platform which draws together our network of investment capabilities worldwide, enables seamless tracking of our investment decisions and signals and an efficient exchange of investment ideas. It also provides the means for continuous measurement of each element of the investment process, ultimately benefitting our clients through greater transparency of performance and ongoing alignment.
Critically, 'balanced risk' does not imply low risk. The process described above is equally applicable to both high alpha and lower risk – enhanced passive – style portfolios.
A comparison between a conventional investment philosophy and our unconstrained process is shown below:


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A friend of mine applied for a job as a Social Program worker. She was anxious to work with inmates to help them adopt pro-social attitudes and she came to the job with considerable experience working with people.
"What do I do on my shift?'
"When the inmates go back to their cells, you collect the basketballs and so forth. You count everything and check for damage."
"What do I do when the inmates are in free time? Can I help them form reading clubs and things like that?"
"No. No. No. You stay in the office during that time. Watch TV, read a book, sleep, whatever. You have no contact with inmates."
"But…isn't that the job, social program officer?"
"Not here."
She stayed on the job only one day.
When I asked another official for something, he would talk and talk, especially about how busy he was. These discussions took ten to twenty minutes. I knew that in business less than a minute could resolve the question.
In my twenty years volunteering in prison, I saw two men doing the job of one, I saw groups of guards chit-chatting in the bubble, and vacation spots and computer games replacing work on their computers.
These are correctional institutions and the staff must be trained to do the 'correcting.' Right now the public is getting ripped off.
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Should I Take My Car to University?
Heading off to uni but don't know whether or not you should bring your beloved car along? We've weighed up some of the pros and cons.
Yay – you got in to uni! 🎉 For many, going to uni is the first time you'll be living on your own. There are so many life skills you're going to need to acquire! How do you bake brownies, or even make toast, without burning the flat down? What do all of the buttons on a washing machine actually do? 🤔 But there are plenty of pros, of course! The biggest one being that you now have a whole new level of independence, with a place of your own (sort of).
It's pretty difficult deciding what you should pack. While deciding whether or not to bring your entire trainer collection is a massive decision, you should definitely give a little bit of thought to whether or not you should take your car. We've laid out the pros and cons, so you can take more time pondering over which of your many wardrobe items are a necessity.
The Pros
The initial move
For some, having a family member or friend help them move is not an option. This leads to carrying a huge amount of luggage on public transport!😱 Bringing a car to uni could make the initial move a hundred times easier. Also, if you need to pick up a few extra things to deck out your place, it's waaay easier to pop to IKEA when you've got your own car.
Going on supermarket runs
Carrying bags upon bags of food from the shops to your flat is not exactly ideal. With a car, you'll be able to drive to a proper supermarket, with more choice, and not worry about a bag breaking on the trek back!
Seeing beyond the SU
If you're going to be living somewhere for at least three years, you should definitely be exploring outside whatever's in walking distance of your accommodation! Bringing a car to uni means that you can explore the surrounding area. Planning fun day-trips early on in the semester can be a great way to get to know your new flatmates and do some bonding.
Visiting home
Public transport can be a nightmare. Trains and buses sometimes have this habit of just not showing up! If 'home' is a remote area, with limited public transport links, it can be even more of a nightmare. In your car, at least you can leave whenever you're ready to, and you don't have to lug two bin bags of washing on to an over-crowded train. Plus, you're 💯 guaranteed a seat!
The Cons
Where do you park it?
It's all well and good bringing your car to uni, but is it worth it if you'll have to park a 20 minute walk away on a remote side street (eeek – parallel parking 😬)? Some student halls charge a fortune for a parking permit, if they offer parking at all. It's probably best to suss out the parking situation before you bring your car along to uni.
There's a fine line between taking one for the team and becoming a taxi service
It's basically confirmed that people who bring their cars to uni are heroes, but some people can take advantage of it. Will you take me to the train station? Sure. Can we go on a house supermarket trip? Of course! Please can you pick me up from my boyfriend's, who lives a 5 min walk away, for the third time this week? Absolutely not. If you're always asked for a lift, make them drive themselves with Car Sharing Insurance, leave your car at home, or consider a new side hustle as a taxi driver.
It's an extra cost
As a student, money's tight enough without having to worry about petrol, parking permits and extra maintenance costs for your car. Plus, if you're going to take your car to uni, you'll have to inform your insurer about the change of address, which may affect your premium.
Thinking of taking your car to uni, but don't want to carry 100% of the burden? Take a look at our Car Sharing Insurance. Your mates can insure themselves on your car for one hour to 30 days, so you can ride shotgun instead of taking the wheel for a change, or just stay at the flat and focus on your studies!


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Meet the S-series
S3 & S3 rechargeable
S3 and S3 rechargeable are packed with practical functions, making it the perfect companion for any outdoor expedition or DIY task around the home. The Dual Energy Concept gives you all the advantages of a rechargeable headlamp, without you having to worrying about draining the battery. The quality materials used in the production gives you a headlamp that can withstand being used day in and day out.
Red Light
For the outdoor enthusiast, the hunter or the fisherman, the red LED light can be an extremely useful feature. S3 features a 30 lumens red LED, which is one of the strongest on the market, and delivers a red light which is useful for orientation.
The red light has the advantage of not ruining your night vision, and it does not attract the attention of animals either. When you are in the dark and need to locate something in your backpack, just turn on the red light, and you will maintain your night vision when turning it off again.
Light Levels
S3 has one button for white light, and one button for red light. You can easily click through the light levels with the colour coded buttons. S3 and S3 rechargeable produces 200 lumens on the white LED, and 30 lumens on the red LED.
S4 & S4 rechargeable
S4 and S4 rechargeable have been designed for the most demanding professionals who use light tools in their daily work. As with any Suprabeam product, the S4 is supreme quality, and with its many mounting options it is the perfect light tool. The multiple safety helmet mounting options make the S4 perfect for any construction site, making it a safer work environment and giving a better work light.
Efficient Technology
One of the most important parameters when designing a headlamp for professionals is the runtime; it needs to be able to run all day.
The electronic light control inside the S4 is extremely efficient and delivers 30% longer runtimes than standard headlamps which gives you a headlamp that will last a whole work day.
Dual Optics
S4 is created with two different optical lenses. The right lens has a 60° wide flood light, while the left lens has a 20° spot beam with 60° stray light. The flood light gives you a very wide beam, making you able to orientate in a wider area. From the other lens, the light is focused into a spot beam, making you able to see up to 85 meters ahead.


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ROTC Debate About More Than DADT
(Written with guest contributor Evan Storms '13.) We're just going to "come out" and say it: ROTC should be reinstituted at this university. There
High Speed Rail Opposition Grows
A high-speed rail system in California would put thousands to work—some estimates indicate that hundreds of thousands of jobs would be created in connection
Genderfük: Queering Celebration at Stanford
On Friday night, May 7, as I entered the Tresidder Union's Oak Room, leaving behind worries of midterms and term papers, I found myself


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AFTERPAINT INSTALLER at TruTeam
Alcoa, TN 37701
About the Job
Job Description
Full Time Work Available. Quick Turnaround Hire!
As an installer, you will be responsible for all aspects of installing company products according to work order, manufacturer, quality and safety guidelines. Products include mirrors, shelving, shower enclosures, and bath hardware.
You will be proud to be a part of a team where the average installer tenure is 10+ years!
What we offer:
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Holiday and Paid Time Off
•Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K Matching
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Purchase and Assistance Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
Here is glimpse of what you will do:
• Review your daily work schedule and ensure truck is loaded with all product(s), tools and equipment for the day.
• Complete vehicle safety, job site inspections.
• Safely unload and stage material at job site.
• Report safety, customer or quality concerns.
• Perform warehouse related duties as required.
Here is some of what you will need (required):
• Must be a min of 18 years of age and have a valid Driver's License.
• Clear Post Offer Drug Screen.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, and stand to perform daily work and ladder climbing, as needed.
TopBuild Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. EOE Protected Veterans/Disability. TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) is the leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material services nationwide. With over 220+ TruTeam and 75+ Service Partners locations across the United States, there are a variety of career opportunities awaiting you!


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|Danish Kaneria, MS Westfield
DateLine: 17th May 2010
Discarded Pakistani leg-spinner Danish Kaneria and his Essex county colleague Mervyn Westfield have been arrested in connection with a police investigation into betting.
 Kaneria, 29, and 22-year-old pace bowler Westfield were questioned on Friday before being released on bail.
 An Essex Police spokesman said: "Two men from Chelmsford have been arrested in connection with a police investigation into first class domestic cricket match irregularities. The investigation began in March 2010 following allegations received about two Essex county cricket players.
 "On Friday May 14, two men aged 22 and 29 were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit fraud and both were released on police bail until September 15 pending further inquiries."
 An Essex cricket club representative confirmed to the Press Association that the players involved were Kaneria and Westfield.
 It is understood the match in question was a 40-over win against Durham last September.


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Application for Criminal Record Status Certificate
Those who are currently registered as (or whose last registration was as) a resident of Fukuoka Prefecture,
those who have alien registration status in Fukuoka Prefecture, and those who have been required by a
foreign public agency to provide certification of criminal record status may apply.
Application must be made in person. (Application by proxy will not be acceptable.)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday) 9:30 am - 5:45 pm
(Closed on Saturday, Sunday, national holidays. Please enquire for end of year office hours.)
□¥400/one copy
□ Certification will be issued approximately 10 days after application.
(Please allow 2 weeks for end of year and Golden Week [or the holiday-studded week between the end of
April and the beginning of May in Japan].
□ Certificates may be collected in person or by a person who has power of attorney [in writing].
(Certificates cannot be posted/maled.)
□ Residents abroad can apply through the Embassy of Japan. However, if you are in the process of
applying through an embassy, you may not apply in Japan at the same time.
Regarding how to apply outside Japan, please contact the Embassy of Japan where you will be making
an application.
□ Application must be made in person to:
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S.C. man shot and killed in "game" involving bulletproof vest
HONEA PATH, S.C. - A 25-year-old man was shot and killed when a "game" involving a bulletproof vest took a deadly turn, reports CBS affiliate WSPA.
Taylor Ann Kelly, 18, is charged with involuntary manslaughter after officials said she fatally shot her friend, Blake Randell Wardell, according to the station.
Wardell was with about 10 other people when the group found an old bulletproof vest at a home in Honea Path, S.C., early Wednesday morning, the Anderson County Coroner's Office said.
Authorities said that Wardell put on the vest and allowed others to shoot him with a small-caliber gun. Coroner Don McCown said that one of the shots apparently missed, hitting the deceased in the chest. Officers arrived on the scene to find Wardell in the home's garage. He was pronounced dead at the scene.


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1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Abbey/Premonstratensians
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The Premonstratensian regular canons, or White canons, had as many as 35 houses in England, of which the most perfect remaining are those of Easby, Yorkshire, and Bayham, Kent. The head house of the order in England was Welbeck. This order was a reformed branch of thePremonst-
ratensians. Austin canons, founded, A.D. 1119, by Norbert (born at Xanten, on the Lower Rhine, c. 1080) at Prémontré, a secluded marshy valley in the forest of Coucy in the diocese of Laon. The order spread widely. Even in the founder's lifetime it possessed houses in Syria and Palestine. It long
maintained its rigid austerity, till in the course of years wealth impaired its discipline, and its members sank into indolence and luxury. The Premonstratensians were brought to England shortly after A.D. 1140, and were first settled at Newhouse, in Lincoln shire, near the Humber. The ground-plan of Easby Abbey, owing to its situation on the edge of the steeply sloping banks of a river, is singularly irregular. The cloister is duly placed on the south side of the church, and the chief buildings occupy their usual positions round it. But the cloister garth, as at Chichester, is not rectangular, and all the surrounding buildings are thus made to sprawl in a very awkward fashion. The church follows the plan adopted by the Austin canons in their northern-abbeys, and has only one aisle to the nave—that to the north; while the choir is long, narrow and aisle less. Each transept has an aisle to the east, forming three Chapels.
The church at Bayham was destitute of aisles either to nave or choir. The latter terminated in a three-sided apse. This church is remarkable for its exceeding narrowness in proportion to its length. Extending in longitudinal dimensions 257 ft., it is not more than 25 ft. broad. Stern Premonstratensian canons wanted no congregations, and cared for no possessions; therefore they built their church like a long room.


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For you next gen sequencing bioinformaticians interested in getting some hands on new cloud based technologies for computation, mainly around the hadoop framework, and being around in Uppsala at the end of May 2012, may want to have a look at this:
As the event page on UPPMAX states:
"The hackathon will focus on next challenges that cloud adoption poses: massively distributed data processing frameworks such as Hadoop, distributed cloud databases and distributed bioinformatics applications."
Based on my experiences from a very useful (as in getting new hands on experience) and interesting (as in making new contacts) hackathon at CSC in Helsinki, Finland, I am sure this will be a highly interesting and useful hackathon as well, for all who are faced with the challenges of big sequencing data.
Apply before April 30 to get (EU/COST action: SeqAhead) funding! See you in Uppsala at the end of May!
My work in the UPPNEX project at UPPMAX HPC Center includes helping develop/find a solution to Next Generation Sequencing data management. The main aim is to automat data handling and making data handling easier for users.
One of the main challenges is how to handle all this data in a multiple projects/users environment where access restrictions are critical, while many users also want to share certain data, etc.
Jonas Hagberg found out about iRODS, which after some initial research seems to fit our needs very well. It also now seems to be what some big sequencing centers are focusing on right now (Sanger, Broad ...).
Basically, iRODS is a rule-oriented data management system, that sits as a logical layer on top of actual file systems, provides a unified file identifier namespace, and can automate things like data migration between fast cache-like storage and longer time archiving storage, meta data tagging etc. (or, the automation itself can be controlled by manual tagging). Client access is done via the shell through the i-commands, via a web-file manager interface, fuse module, Java or PHP API. All in all, iRODS looks surprisingly mature, and to provide good flexibility while keeping the tech-stack reasonably simple.
The Sanger iRODS slides (March 2011) were very good indeed (they much describe the problems that we face). Also there seems to be some slides (April 2011) from a corresponding initiative at Broad Inistitute.
Installation of iRODS on ubuntu is mainly executing an automated shell script, and is done in a few minutes, so I expect to be diving into iRODS rather full time from now on.
Some iRODS Links:


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Exterior Rear View of the home situated on a double lot. There is a bulk-head with lighted walk-way across the edge of the lake with two decks designed to accommodate jet skis and boats. The stone ledge in the middle of the photo is the infinity pool
An aerial view of the two lot property. The home is located on a very private cul-de-sac. Per the owner, the wooded area in the back ground is reserved. A spacious back yard with covered and uncovered paved patio, a private pool and spa and a bulk he
An exterior yard view showcases the custom stone ledge infinity pool and spa. The Andersen clad custom windows throughout the exterior of the home were designed to allow the home owner the opportunity to enjoy lake views from almost every room in the
FAMILY ROOM 26' x 19' - with a custom mantle gas-log fireplace situated on a backdrop of a floor to ceiling limestone wall with two arched doorways leading into the kitchen and breakfast room. The custom designed Peck & Co. chandelier hangs from a 21
Formal Dining 17' x 15' - The groin ceiling that welcomes your guest at the front entry continues to the dining room. The double custom 8-panel arched windows allow for incredible views of the front wooded area and the open arches opposite of the win
Family Room 26' x 19' - Another view of the first floor family room showcases the cathedral beamed ceiling, custom Peck & Co. chandelier, a set of three 4 panel arched French doors with views of Lake Conroe, and custom stone fireplace mantle with a f
CHEF'S KITCHEN 27' X 21' - Is equipped with 6-burner Wolf range/stove, one large and two drawer-size dishwashers, sub-zero fridge with four drawer freezer and two large under mount sinks. Herringbone pattern travertine floor, beamed ceiling, slab gra
BREAKFAST 14' x 14' - with gorgeous lake views from every seat. Access a covered porch, pool and space through the custom Andersen clad 8-panel arched door. Custom Beck & Co. chandelier, beamed ceilings, 10" baseboards and travertine floors continue
Butler's Bar 11' x 6' - Custom Osborne cabinetry with marble countertop and backsplash. Lighted display cabinet with glass shelves. Tempered glass vessel sink with oil bronzed single handle faucet. Travertine floor set in a brick pattern with borders
WINE ROOM 10' x 5' - Segreto finishes, exquisite design and attention to detail from top to bottom. Custom designed wrought iron arched entry, Mexican Saltillo tile floor, groin vaulted brick ceiling, two Peck & Co. custom 3 candle chandeliers and Al
Master Bedroom 1 - 21' x 16' - The Master Suite consists of two separate bedrooms. Bedroom 1 shown in the photo has an additional sitting area with a set of 10-panel arched French doors that allow for great views of Lake Conroe. Other features includ
MASTER BATH 20' X 14' - Custom features throughout. Chiseled granite tub, beautiful pillowed, lattice paneled maple cabinetry and hand chiseled Sunset Gold granite sinks, arched door and entryways, arched mirrors in the sink and vanity stations, doub
MASTER BATH 20' X 14' - Custom chiseled granite soaking tub is set in a custom designed vertical tile wall which glistens when touched by light and looks as if rain is lightly dripping from the ceiling. The walk in shower is set behind the tub and ca
SECONDARY MASTER BEDROOM - Located on the first floor Master Wing and shares the master bath. Vaulted ceiling with beam, ceiling mounted speakers, 10" Alderwood baseboards and carpet. Beautiful views of the front green space from two 8 panel arched w
SECONDARY BEDROOM #5 W/PRIVATE BATH 19' X 14' - Single panel double French doors lead to a large private balcony with scenic lake views. Cathedral beamed ceilings, carpet, 10" base boards, recessed lighting and ceiling fan. Large solid wood double do
SECONDARY BATH - Custom twin copper bowl sinks with oil bronzed single faucet, quartz countertops, custom matching tile backsplash, mirror frames and bubble jet tub. Custom cabinetry with end cap cut outs to accommodate linens. Walk-in shower with bu
SECONDARY BEDROOM #4 W/PRIVATE BATH 17' X 15' - Double 4-panel doors lead to Juliet balcony overlooking front wooded green space. Walk-in closets with built-ins, 11' ceiling with ceiling fan, recessed lighting, carpet with 10" base boards. Private ba
Full Bath #4 - Twin Roman vessel porcelain sinks with wall mount faucets. Custom cabinetry with open faced storage. Set of three single candle wall sconces. Vanity to ceiling glass tile back splash. Pocket door to toilet and tiled shower with bench s
SECONDARY BEDROOM #3 W/PRIVATE BATH 16' x 14' - Solid wood arched entry door, walk-in closet with custom built-ins, carpet, 10" baseboards, dual reading lights and ceiling fan. Double French single pane doors lead to a private balcony overlooking poo
Full Bath 3 - With singular circular vessel sink with single handle faucet. Custom six drawer cabinet with under counter open face storage. Vanity to ceiling Walker Zanger basket weave backsplash and travertine tiled shower with basket weave tile use
SECOND STUDY/OFFICE - Located on the first floor. Wall to wall granite countertops on custom cabinetry with desk cut-out. Herringbone pattern travertine flooring, recessed lighting and a set of five 6-panel windows overlooking the front wooded green
HALF BATH - Located on the first floor between the Game Room and Kitchen and Breakfast. Floating vanity with tempered glass vessel sink and wall mounted faucets on a backdrop of 1" x 6" floor to ceiling tile. Two single candle wall sconces and Walker
GAME ROOM 33' x 17' - Located on the first floor. A set of two operable single panel French doors and a set of 5 single panel windows overlook air conditioned Loggia and outdoor kitchen, pool and spa and offer great lake views. The soaring solid stoc
GAME ROOM 33' x 17' - Another view of the first floor game room with 8 candle Chandelier, full wet bar and direct access to the covered air conditioned Loggia, outdoor kitchen and pool and spa. Arched door opening leads to half bath, kitchen and brea
WET BAR - Located in the Game Room with walk up seating. Custom Osbourne cabinetry with granite countertops and under mount copper sink and gooseneck faucet. Built in fridge and ice maker below counter with additional drawer and cabinet storage. Addi
STUDY 15' x 15' - The only room located between the first and second story in the home. Soaring 21 foot ceiling; double arched French doors from spiral staircase; built-in bookshelves and cabinets on opposite walls and wood floors. Three 6-panel wind
UPSTAIRS DEN 16 X 10 - Wonderful secondary living / flex space with 12 foot ceiling; 10" base boards; music / video closet and large storage; recessed lighting and a Juliet balcony accessible through a 4-panel French door overlooking front wooded gre
AIR CONDITIONED LOGGIA AND OUTDOOR KITCHEN: Custom hand painted Spanish tiles and limestone over grill hood; vaulted beamed solid wood ceiling with recessed lighting and Peck & Co. custom tiered chandelier: arched openings with breathtaking views of
GUEST QUARTERS/CASITA - Accessed through Loggia and pool and spa area. Arched beamed 12' ceilings, Walker Zanger tile flooring, kitchenette, private bath with shower and beautiful lake views from multi-pane window. Private bath has single custom glas
GUEST QUARTERS/CASITA BATH - Private bath has single custom tempered glass vessel sink, Quartz countertops, custom six drawer, two storage cabinet vanity with toe kick out, vanity to ceiling glass tile back splash and twin Peck & Co custom single can
EXERCISE/FLEX ROOM - Currently used as a gym. One wall has "floor to ceiling" mirrors, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, carpet, base boards and multi-pane Anderson windows with incredible lake views. Wall mount electricity to accommodate two wall moun
SPIRAL STAIRCASE - Solid wood treads with travertine risers and custom wrought iron banister. Spider beamed domed ceiling with 8-candle cylinder metal chandelier. Arched doorway below leads to first floor gym and arched doorway above leads to a secon
Spiral Staircase #2 - This staircase is at the opposite end of the home which serves the second floor leading to the Game Room and Kitchen and Breakfast room. Custom wrought iron bannister soars to a faux third floor. Wall mounted sconces and recesse
Another close up view of the spiral staircase showing the detail of the bannister, Peck & Co. custom chandelier and spider beamed domed ceiling. Four strategically placed windows near the top of the dome were designed to allow for natural light from
BACK YARD WITH INFINITY POOL AND SPA - There is a bulk head with a lighted decked walk-way along the perimeter of the back yard. The climate controlled Loggia and Mosquito system installed allows you the comfort of year round outdoor entertaining.
Another unobstructed Lake view from the covered patio just outside the Family Room. The interior and exterior of this custom Robert Dame home has been maintained in pristine condition and is ready for move-in.
A side yard view of the decked bulk head with lighting and the pristine landscaping.
MASTER BEDROOM 21' X 16' - Another view of the Master Bedroom - Equipped with wide plank wood floors, beamed cathedral ceiling, solid wood arched double doors, built in book shelves and cabinets in the sitting area and a spa-like master bath. The Mas
MASTER BEDROOM SITTING AREA - A close up look at the sitting area adjoining the master bedroom. Arched 5-panel French doors lead directly to the pool and spa. Covered patio at your doorstep and gorgeous lake views year round.
The curved shower, which can be accessed from two sides, includes two showerheads, a handheld spray, and a bench seat for optimal comfort and convenience. The tub/shower wall was designed to fit the oval soaking tub.
Another view of the family room strategically placed at the center of the home. The entire home is equipped with custom Andersen clad windows to maximize natural lighting and exposure to beautiful lake views. Beautiful travertine floors were installe
Another view of the formal dining room. The home was designed to transition from room to room. The open floor plan and the abundance of architecturally balanced windows to match the interior arches allow for beautiful lake and wooded views and is per
KITCHEN - The large kitchen opens to breakfast room, family room and loggia, and is close to the dining and game room. Made of clear alder and topped with Golden Range granite, the cabinets open to reveal pull out shelving, divided silverware drawers
Handmade using an artisan-inspired process, the intricate relief tiles on the backsplash under vent hood are reminiscent of carved and chiseled stone salvaged from ancient architecture. Beveled-edge limestone tile creates a brick-style backsplash tha
Kitchen - Another view of the kitchen highlighting the custom cabinetry. A set of two lighted display cabinets with glass shelves and sliding doors and a row of 8 large under counter cabinets provide ample kitchen storage. Under mount window sink sho
Two separate decks are potential jet ski and/or boat slips. Both decks are currently wired for boat lifts and can easily be converted to suit your lifestyle. There is a portion of the deck that is lowered to accommodate a swimming ladder (located bet
FRONT ELEVATION: Stunning Mediterranean style home by Robert Dame on double lot in beautiful Bentwater; 6 zoned AC units; water softener system ties to kitchen, master and game room bar; generator for kitchen, master, living room and wine room; spect
Beautiful arched auto driveway gates and brick driveway in a herringbone pattern welcome you home each day. Four car garage with an additional golf cart garage. Porte Cachere, workshop and extra parking behind the gate.
The overhead view from one of the second floor secondary bedroom's private patio. Spectacular views, amazing architecture and attention to detail at every corner.
Absolute architectural perfection is what you find at every corner of this home beginning with the dramatic hand carved stucco exterior features and grand solid wood arched double doors.
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Real by Katy Evans is a fun, steamy book. Not one to be taken too seriously even though it does cover a serious mental health issue. If you take it as just a steamy, fantasy read then its good entertainment.
Series: Real, Raw & Ripped #1
Published by Gallery on 8 Apr 2013
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult
Pages: 266
Format: eBook
Source: Purchased
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A fallen boxer.
A woman with a broken dream.
A competition…
He even makes me forget my name. One night was all it took, and I forgot everything and anything except the sexy fighter in the ring who sets my mind ablaze and my body on fire with wanting…
Remington Tate is the strongest, most confusing man I've ever met in my life.
He's the star of the dangerous underground fighting circuit, and I'm drawn to him as I've never been drawn to anything in my life. I forget who I am, what I want, with just one look from him. When he's near, I need to remind myself that I am strong–but he is stronger. And now it's my job to keep his body working like a perfect machine, his taut muscles primed and ready to break the bones of his next opponents . . .
But the one he's most threatening to, now, is me.
I want him. I want him without fear. Without reservations.
If only I knew for sure what it is that he wants from me?
My Recap:
Remy is a boxer on the underground fighting circuit with hundreds of screaming fans all fangirling like crazy over his body. But at just one glance he falls for Brooke. Brooke is an failed athlete who had to make new goals after injuring herself and shattering her dreams of an Olympic qualification. Remy offers Brooke a job on his team as a sports rehab agent and from there the sparks are set to fly.
My Thoughts :
New Adult is a tricky genre for me. Some I love (like The Edge of Never, Girl with Guitar), others I despise (like On Dubin Road) and yet others (Real included) are ok reads. I have issues with Real but it still kept me turning the pages and it did get me invested in the storyline. This book is told in first person perspective from Brooke's point of view. And Brook I like, she is conservative, driven and despite her setbacks has created a new life for herself.
Remy has killer looks to go with his killer fists. And a killer body. I just hate how possessive he is through. When touching various parts of Brooke's body, he proclaims them 'mine', I wanted to scream 'No, Hers'! I can't find that a turn on. Plus the possessive, jealous caveman is clichéd now in NA books and it's a trend I find a bit disturbing.
Also I had to deduct stars because I don't get the immense instance chemistry that Remy had for Brooke (or maybe I'm just jealous!), I never saw what was so special that made her stand out from his screaming fans.
And (don't laugh!). there was too much sex! I would have rather more tender moments showing them getting to know each other. I loved when they played music for each other, this was my favourite part of the book. Would have loved more of those moments.
Like all NA books, it's an emotional rollercoaster. This is your warning and I recommend you take note. Expect to have your heart ripped in half and then stomped on. Hard.
Final Impression and who should read Real?:
Putting my issues aside, if you switch off some brain cells and just enjoy the book as a raunchy, steamy read, then it's fun. If you look at the cover, you know what you are getting. And on that score it delivers. So basically if you like NA, go for it!


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Former Rotary Exchange Student Paul Orschau of Germany, appreciated Australia so much that he has spent the past 3 months in Australia performing a software programming internship at Custom Steel Frames. Paul headed back to Dubbo, Australia, in April to once again catch up with his Rotary Family and former school friends. Paul has again stayed with former Host Parents and friends. He also travelled to catch up with school friends that have since moved away from Dubbo.
Paul's family arrived in Dubbo and surprised the club by arriving at the conclusion of the weekly meeting with his family who had recently arrived into Australia (Paul's family pictured above with new President Nicole Shanks). Paul's family will spend a few days holidaying in Dubbo, and meeting the family's that Paul bonded with during his Rotary Exchange Student year. Paul's family will then spend a month enjoying the Australian tourist destinations with planned visits to Alice Springs, Uluru, and Queensland destinations such as Cairns and Airlie Beach.


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Psychology Case Study: Which Format to Use?
A case study is a type of detailed analysis in which in depth information about a single person is described comprehensively. If you are student of psychology then during your educational period you need to write case study at some point. Being the student of social sciences and arts you must be familiar with the case study and format or method used to write an effective case study. You often need to write the case studies in clinical settings or for research labs. Most of the times; case studies are proved to be useful at hospital settings. It is useful when you have to review a person's history, medical reports and or mental condition throughout his life. In the course work of intermediate and graduation level, the students are taught to write the case studies and most of the time, it is based on the real individuals but at times for the learning purpose you can also use an imaginary individual and write his/her case study. Case study method is also very useful in qualitative type of researches or research projects.
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This article will provide you a guideline about how to write an affective case study and which things are needed to mention in an ideal case study. Following are the key points you need to remember while writing a psychology case study:
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1. Nattu vaithiyam or Children home remedies treatment for babies always speaks the importance of mother's milk up to two years. Mother's milk is essential for infants and babies to fight against many diseases. It can increase their resistance power and helps them to grow healthy.
2. Paati vaithiyam for cold and cough for babies: If the baby is suffering from stuffy nose and cough then the easiest way to solve the problem is to keep some raw onion slices in the baby's room. Boil a handful of tulsi leaves in drinking water and feed the warm water to your baby to get rid of cough and cold.
3. Paati vaithiyam for babies fever: If the baby is suffering from fever then don't wrap the baby in too many cloths, instead mix fresh lemon juice in warm water and dip a soft cotton cloth in it, wipe baby's body with that cloth to bring down the temperature.
4. Paati vaithiyam for infants insect bite and allergy: To reduce the itching and reddishness of insect bite, make a paste of baking soda along with water and apply it on affected area. It can reduce swelling too.
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Since then, you have grown by leaps and bounds and I have been so happy and proud that I was one of your early adopters.
My order list has grown and looks something like this – since we first met:
I have purchased 45+ items and spent an approximate of Rs. 36,000 on your site since – so I naturally thought that we were friends.
I wrote you an email yesterday:
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Greetings from Flipkart!
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Gold-plated copper disks known as the golden records are attached to each ship. The 12-inch disks carry messages. They are designed to work like a time capsule. The disks contain pictures and music. They also have recordings of greetings from Earth in 55 languages.
The disks were mad when the Voyagers launched. The work like old phonograph records. In 1977, CD's were a thing of the future. If the golden records are found one day, CD's too, will likely be a thing of the long-distant past. See more on the Voyager.
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A seasonal favorite, poached pears take on a light floral note and a gorgeous ruby color thanks to the addition of dried hibiscus flowers.
6 ripe pears
1 oz. dried hibiscus flowers
2 strips of lemon rind, unwaxed
2 strips of orange rind
1 cup granulated sugar
10 oz. sweet rosé wine
2 star anise pods
Peel the pears using a vegetable peeler, leaving the stems intact. Add the hibiscus flowers, citrus rinds, sugar and rosé into a large saucepan that will snuggly hold the pears in a single layer. Add the star anise and bring to the boil to dissolve the sugar. Carefully submerge the pears in the liquid, adding just enough water to cover them, and put a lid on the pot. Cook the pears at a very gentle simmer for about 30 minutes or until they are tender. The cooking time will depend on the ripeness and size of the pears, so check for doneness by inserting a small sharp knife into a pear. Once cooked, remove from the heat but leave in the liquid until completely cooled or until ready to serve. Arrange the pears in a serving dish and strain some of the poaching liquid around them to serve.
Reprinted with permission from Summer Berries & Autumn Fruit: 120 Sensational Sweet & Savory Recipes by Annie Rigg, published by Kyle Books, copyright 2016.
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It's time for my third annual installment of this laboriously titled NPI feature! And, man, was compiling this year's list difficult. Not only is this fall season following an unusually impressive summer in TV, with Breaking Bad, Louie, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Pretty Little Liars, and Rivals all airing solid to great seasons, but the shows premiering over the next few weeks do not look especially promising. After all, does Whitney Cummings really need two new shows? As usual, some old favorites are off the list, either due to a decline in quality (Dexter) or senescence (Friday Night Lights). In their place, though, are shows I am not at all confident in labeling "exciting." Anyway, with all that hedging out of the way, on with the list:
10) Hope Solo on Dancing With The Stars Premiered September 19 on ABC
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The scripted drama boom is changing the entire TV industry. But is it a change for the better?
"It's an exciting time," is a refrain now most commonly uttered by those in the business of making content for the US streaming services.
Not only have Netflix, Amazon and co fuelled a surge in the volume of scripted content, subscription video on demand services (SVoDs) are also doing their bit, as they expand and evolve, to change the business and art of high-end television.
"Partly it's driven by the SVoDs, partly it's driven by the retrenching of the feature film business," says Ted Miller, co-head of the television department at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), whose client Matthew Weiner is among the high-profile writer-producers working on streaming series.
"You have artists who want to tell great stories and if those stories are not being done in the movie business they are being done now in the television business. It's an exciting time."
Last year, according to figures from cable company FX Networks, US streaming services made 92 scripted series, twice as many as they produced in 2015 — and 91 more than they made in 2009.
Driving a revolution
With an annual content budget of $6bn and a global subscriber base of 93 million, Netflix is doing most to drive the surge in online originals, recently with hits such as big-budget UK production The Crown and more modest in-house series Stranger Things.
New and upcoming series — including family show Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, YA series 13 Reasons Why, dark comedy Maniac and feature update She's Gotta Have It — point to a broader strategy going forward. None of the SVoDs were prepared to discuss their programming plans on the record.
That broadening "shows that as the global footprint expands and the audience expands there's the ability to programme a wider palette of shows", says Amy Powell, president of Paramount Television and Digital Entertainment, studio producer of Lemony Snicket, 13 Reasons, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and Maniac.
Amazon Prime, which made its initial mark with series such as Transparent and The Man In The High Castle, has said it doubled its original content budget in the second half of 2016 (estimates put the service's annual spend at around $3bn) and upcoming series illustrate where the money is going:
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan will feature pricey action shot around the world, David O Russell's untitled series will star Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore, and The Romanoffs, Weiner's eagerly awaited follow-up to Mad Men, will be an eight-episode anthology drama with international locations and a budget of $50m.
The latter, says Miller, is the kind of "uniquely international" project that might not have a place at a traditional US network but will work for a globally expanding SVoD.
Hulu, which currently streams only in the US, is a newer entrant in the field, with shows including The Path and Casual.
But its upcoming series — among them period drama Harlots, co-produced with the UK's ITV, 10-episode Margaret Atwood adaptation The Handmaid's Tale, starring Elisabeth Moss, and JJ Abrams/Stephen King horror-drama Castle Rock — indicate serious ambition.
The Handmaid's Tale is a gradually unfolding story of hope in a dystopian future. "That kind of slow burn is what fits these platforms perfectly well," suggests Steve Stark, president, television production and development at series producer MGM.
Further US streamers getting deeper into the online originals space include Sony's free service Crackle, which recently debuted UK-shot crime series Snatch (a spin-off of the Guy Ritchie feature of the same name), and YouTube Red, whose initial slate aimed at teens and families includes a take on the Step Up feature franchise.
Competition in the sector will hit a new level if Apple fulfils expectations and gets into the scripted original programming business. The computer and music industry disruptor has reportedly been taking pitches from producers for original films and TV shows, though so far it has only announced a couple of non-scripted projects.
Producers supplying the already active services see the SVoDs providing opportunities for new kinds of TV storytelling. On Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, for example, Amazon encouraged the ambitious direction the creators wanted to take.
"We wanted to have a very novelistic approach to the material and they allowed us to have the budget to fulfil that vision," says Powell.
The surge is also creating opportunities for international co-producers. Hulu is making pre-apocalyptic crime drama Hard Sun, from Luther creator Neil Cross, with the BBC.
Amazon has made historical drama Britannia with the UK's Sky and is working with the BBC on Good Omens, a comedy based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
And Netflix is co-producing Alias Grace (another Margaret Atwood adaptation) with Canada's CBC, The Spy with Canalplus and high-profile dramas Troy: Fall Of A City and Black Earth Rising with the BBC.
While Netflix in particular is understood to be increasingly keen on making series in-house and retaining worldwide rights, SVoDs are still often open to working with international broadcasters and sharing rights.
"If another network is making a great show that's greenlit and it's something you think your audience would love, why would you cut off your nose to spite your face?" says Chris Rice, partner and head of international TV at WME IMG, which brokered the deals on Britannia and Alias Grace. It is handling secondary sales on the latter.
Hefty paychecks
There are concerns the competition among streaming services may be pushing the cost of scripted series to unsustainable levels.
The services have been willing to make some big payouts to talent — a reported $350,000 per episode each to Maniac stars Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, for example, and $750,000 per episode to De Niro for the Russell project — to secure a supply of series enticing enough to keep viewers subscribing month after month.
"It's particularly affecting the broadcast and basic cable networks," says Stark, "because they can't pay the actors what these premium services are paying."
There are even fears in some quarters of the US industry that the clout wielded by the SVoDs — and Netflix in particular — could soon reach a dangerous level.
At a press event last summer, FX Networks CEO John Landgraf, the executive who coined the name 'Peak TV' for the current scripted boom, suggested "it would be bad for storytellers in general if one company was able to seize a 40/50/60% share in storytelling. I don't think monopoly market shares are good for society, and I think they'd be particularly bad for society and storytellers if they were achieved in the storytelling genre".
Peak excitement may now have been reached. There are plenty are hoping for calmer times ahead.
The international disruptors
There are plenty of global online services doing things differently in the film and TV business.
The big-name SVoDs aren't the only ones in the streaming universe disturbing traditional film and TV industry practices. In the arthouse and independent film distribution sphere, curated VoD service MUBI has been offering classic and foreign-language library films to subscribers around the world for a decade now.
But at Cannes last year the company acquired theatrical and digital rights for the US and UK to Finnish Un Certain Regard prize-winner The Happiest Day In The Life Of Olli Maki and French competition entry Slack Bay (Ma Loute), with plans to launch both films theatrically later this year.
Further all-rights buys are being finalised and going forward. MUBI plans to release about six new features a year in cinemas before moving the films quickly into the online realm for a 30-day window.
"We don't see ourselves as theatrical distributors," explains Bobby Allen, vice-president of content at MUBI.
"We're very much a VoD platform, our business model is selling subscriptions and retaining those subscribers. But we see this theatrical opportunity as a chance to bring the newest films to those subscribers and also create some brand awareness for MUBI in the theatrical environment."
"The value we're able to generate from those subscribers who come to movies through the activity around the theatrical release totally justifies the investment."
In the documentary world, Field of Vision was launched 18 months ago by Laura Poitras, director of Oscar-winning documentary feature Citizenfour, with backing from eBay founder Pierre Morad Omidyar's multiplatform news organisation First Look Media.
Though it doesn't operate primarily as a publishing platform, Field of Vision commissions up to 50 short films a year.
They include Josh Begley's US-Mexico border odyssey Best Of Luck With The Wall, which is made available to viewers through news organisations, film festivals and online platforms before becoming available (for no charge) on the Field of Vision site.
The idea is to enable filmmakers to make cinematic documentaries that respond quickly to events without the delay caused by having to apply for grants or broadcaster funding.
"What we can do is be a place for films that are timely and need support to be able to be produced and published quickly," says AJ Schnack, co-creator of Field of Vision and director of short Speaking Is Difficult.
In addition, says Charlotte Cook, co-creator at Field of Vision, "We're hoping filmmakers can come and use us as a way to hone their creative skills and try different approaches."