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I call it my "refreshing retreat". A great public bath with natural, running water!
This is the smallest but also one of the most beautiful and intimate beer gardens in town. Right next to the river Isar and definitely off the beaten path.
A beautiful old building which serves great Bavarian food and beer.
Fantastic Lebanese restaurant. You have to try their delicious food!
This is my favourite district in Munich, with its unique Italian flair and all the great places at the little piazza. You really can't go wrong with this district.
A wall in the city where everybody with a spray can - artist or not - can leave his or her mark. Great fun and very inspiring!
Go and shop for some delicacies at this gourmet food store or have a quick bite at the bistro.
An Italian restaurant with Bavarian charm. A special delight: they prepare lovely picnic baskets for you if you book them in advance!
Great Italian restaurant run with a Latin sensibility and temper.
This restaurant has a very unique background: underprivileged teenagers can apply here for apprenticeships and are integrated into an encouraging and hardworking team. All you see in the foreground is fine dining in an industrial chic atmosphere. Great project, great restaurant!
"Tagträumer" means daydreamer and daydreaming is exactly what you'll be up to at this homey retro café.
Heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. I come here for the ice cream especially.
Stand here, enjoy your ice cream and watch the surfers (in the summer) and the beautiful river Isar.
Shop for cool, stylish, but above all animal- and environment-friendly fashion here.
Great, authentic Italian food served in a cute and cosy bistro.
A fancy bar which serves great cocktails. Every Thursday night you can listen to fantastic live music!
Staying here feels like staying with friends. During Oktoberfest it feels like you meet the whole world just outside the door.
A Turkish restaurant which is very friendly, always busy and serves delicious food. Perfect for an evening with a group of friends.
Have a tasty snack and a cup of coffee at this stylish café. The atmosphere here is really friendly and familiar.
Sit at the bar, have a "Tegernseer" (local beer) and chat with people from the hood.
A hip, homelike bar where an authentic vintage charm prevails.
This place is tiny and quite an offbeat location, but has a good vibe and there are always great DJs working the turntables.
This is where you find the best kebab in town and other Turkish delicacies!
My favourite hairdresser! Those guys are doing a great job and I love the laid-back atmosphere.
My thoughts about Munich
Every city has its own charm and is known for special characteristics. When foreigners think about Munich, they mostly think about beer, Dirndl and "Gemütlichkeit" (cosiness). Fortunately, Munich has so much more to offer, even things and places most people from Munich still don't know about. There are still parts of the city I haven't discovered yet, but I'm working on it. I wonder what they'll surprise me with next!
Bilderbuch, Wanda, Action Bronson, Schlachthof Bronx, Roosevelt, Queens of the Stone Age, Chet Faker, José González.
Have a "Schmalznudel" (fried yeast biscuit) or "Rohrnudel" (oven-baked yeast biscuit) with plums at Café Schmalznudel (next to Viktualienmarkt). It's one of the best taste experiences you will have in the whole wide world.
Take a vacation into My life
I'm a freelance editor, salesman, beer sommelier and I run a company together with three friends of mine. We produce lemonade that cures hangovers. I know, we do not heal diseases, but it feels good to help the people to not wake up with a headache after a hard night out.
It depends… some Saturdays in summer I get up very early, leave my apartment and just enjoy the silence outside. Yeah, the morning hours are definitely the best time of the day. Also because I love to have a good breakfast. On weekends there is always an extended version and during the week I try to have breakfast twice a day.
It's a changing environment that inspires me, but also friends, family, music, nature, architecture and books. And, of course, travelling. Every trip gives me new inspiration, especially regarding food. I believe that you get to know the country and the people best by trying and dealing with the local food.
They would describe me as a 'still water, running deep', sometimes impatient, single-minded—especially when it comes to food—and always hospitable and helpful. Not to forget, sporty and kind of creative.
Vespa (Italian scooter), kitchen, guitar, beer garden, everywhere.
Marc Fischer - Jäger, Heiner Link - Fräulein Ursula, Süddeutsche newspaper and Süddeutsche Magazin, spiegel.de.
Although I do not watch much, there are a few series and films which left an impression on me. Series: True Detective (I love the intro music and the mind-blowing visuals), Breaking Bad and the Argentinian film 'Wild Tales'.
Josh Homme, Dan Auerbach, Lemmy Kilmister (RIP).
Porto, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Berlin, Cologne, Sardinia.
Don't think too much about it, just do it.
I'm a passionate craftsman and chef and I love to eat (a lot). That's the reason why I started to write my own cookbook. I'm looking forward to publishing it in October 2016 (hopefully).
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To be up to date with the latest in the beekeeping industry to may visit our apiculture latest news. On the other hand in case you are starting beekeeping and desire to begin professional beekeeping now get a copy of our beekeeping for beginners ebook.
Beekeeping can be a full time profession or a hobby that is simple. Nevertheless, more often than not, what began as a hobby would turn into a profession. But you cannot just decide and tell yourself you will begin to do beekeeping. Before beginning on any hobby or profession, you need to have understanding and satisfactory knowledge on the field that you are going to enter. Then it's about time to indulge yourself, if you have been putting off your interest in beekeeping for a long time. Bee farming may not look difficult; by learning the fundamental beekeeping lessons, you can be got away to a good beginning.
What does a beekeeper have to know?
You should have interest that is total on beekeeping to begin at the right foot. You've got to spend time taking care of your own colonies of bees. You should have also consented to share your dwelling space. There are possible dangers in beekeeping that can hurt not only you but your family too. Your focus is not just to earn money by selling honey; a good beekeeper should have passion and a keen interest in rearing bees.
An apiarist should know the right location for the beehives. You have to make sure that beekeeping is allowed in your town if you decide to place your beehives at your backyard. There are several places restricted to beekeeping; you need to get permission about this.
Beekeepers must know whether beekeeping supplies can be found in the area where the beehives are situated. When you have to attend an area beekeeping store you may never know; it's best that a nearby beekeeping store is reachable.
Equipment and protective tools may also be important for beekeepers to know. Beekeepers are prone to bee stings; the proper outfit must be worn during beekeeping sessions. This will decrease the chances of being stung by your bees. Understand the right kind of suit to pick to keep you from any potential risk in beekeeping.
Last but definitely not the least, among the beekeeping lessons you must know is that: it is not unimportant for the beekeeper to understand the appropriate manner of picking honey. In case you are unable to harvest honey all the attempts that are beekeeping would be useless. The methods should be known by a beekeeper in gathering the honey from the comb; beeswax is also part of the returns in beekeeping.

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The first issue of Young Justice introduces the Earth's newest Green Lantern. Although she isn't officially a member of the Green Lantern Corps (yet) it makes her the third new power ring wearer in six years and one of seven Earth heroes currently flinging green light. It can all get confusing. Now consider a new comic fan who'll likely discover the Green Lantern Corps sometime in the next two years through the very probable introduction in the DCEU, as part of the Arrowverse, or in Krypton (and not to mention anyone who stumbles upon Ryan Reynolds in 2011's Green Lantern film).
This is an attempt to clear up some of the confusion around the Earth's Green Lanterns.


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Director's Welcome
Brent offers a wide variety of opportunities that help students become well rounded. We look forward to students, of all ages, participating in athletics, clubs, leadership, academics and fine arts.
We are passionate about our co-curricular activities. Our fine arts, theatre productions, dance troupe and the like, are first rate. We also take our sports seriously with Varsity, JV and Middle School teams participating in almost every sport. We take part in Model United Nations, and SEAMC, to name a few, in order to afford our students a diverse selection of leadership and interactive opportunities.
Brent International School Manila is a member of several local organizations that compete in different sports tournaments and participates in cultural events. Our school is also a part of the International Schools Activities Conference (ISAC) and Manila Schools Activities Conference (MANSAC) where students vie against other international schools in the Philippines.
Participation in the Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC) allows our students to compete and participate in a full range of events with schools in China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Vietnam.
The Activities Office is here to plan, execute, coordinate, and oversee all these activities and sports programs throughout the year. Drop by and visit us anytime.
There is something for everyone at Brent International School Manila so participate, contribute, gain and grow with the Brent Family! Welcome aboard our exciting and enriching journey!
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- 500 g new potatoes cooked until just done, cooled and sliced into 5mm thick discs
- 100 g purple sprouting broccoli cooked until al dente, and cooled in cold water.
- 4 spring onions sliced into chunks
- 6 St Ewe Rich Yolk Eggs
- 50 ml olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 tsp chopped fresh herbs (your choice of parsley basil, marjoram, chives or a mixture)
- 75 g Camembert sliced
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius
- Place a medium sized non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sliced potatoes. Gently sauté the potatoes until they just start to colour.
- Drain the purple sprouting broccoli and add to the potatoes with the spring onions.
- Carefully mix to ensure the vegetables are evening distributed in the pan.
- Whisk the eggs with the herbs and a little salt and pepper to taste.
- Add to the vegetable mix, ensuring the egg mix is coating all the vegetables.
- Cook the tortilla on the stove top until the egg mix starts to set around the edges.
- Place the tortilla in the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until the egg is set.
- Remove from the oven and scatter over the pieces of camembert.
- Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.
- Take the tortilla from the oven and leave to sit for 5 minutes, before carefully inverting it onto a plate. Then tip onto another plate so the cheese is on the top.
- Either serve immediately or allow to cool before cutting into wedges.
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It is a little less scary when you have a lawyer by your side, although court can be intimidating. Courtroom lingo can be confusing, so your lawyer will ensure that you fully understand everything that is going on. Use the advice in the following article to make the best choices for your situation.
Always obtain some background on an attorney before hiring him. Lawyers aren't always reliable just because they are licensed. Knowing a lawyer's record will enable you to determine whether or not he or she can handle your case successfully.
The number one thing for you to do is hire an attorney if accused of committing a grave crime. Make sure that you do not try to go forward with anything yourself, as this can put you in a situation where you may break a law. Only a lawyer is qualified to handle the nuances and details of your case.
Don't be afraid to ask your lawyer anything. Great lawyers will thoroughly explain all the details and update you along the way. If need be, find someone who will, if you feel, at any time, that your lawyer is unable to respond to your questions as he should, you should discuss this with him, and.
Before you sign any contracts, be sure that your lawyer has won cases similar to your case. The fact that a lawyer advertises that his specialty is arguing cases like yours will not guarantee he will win your case. When not available online, ask directly.
Be clear about your budget. Although you may be extremely confident you will win, you can't know for certain whether you will or not. Also, even if you did win, how much will it cost you? When trying to select an attorney, take a careful look at their fee schedule. talk and Sit to the lawyer about the budget and whatever you wish to achieve. Know that cost overruns may happen.
Only deal with lawyers that you trust. Particularly if the matter has to do with your business, you need the person to be honest with you. They are more likely to ask for a retainer or permission to sign checks on your behalf. This requires a very high level of trust and faith in the lawyer you have chosen. Protect yourself in all ways.
It always pays to establish good communication habits with the lawyer you plan to work with. Learn the deadlines and make sure all of the paperwork is ready to go. Being prepared ahead of time will ensure that things go much smoother.
Your case will probably not get the best attention if your attorney is busy with other cases. To make sure your attorney has time to properly handle your case ask them up front. Being truthful about their schedule will give you the chance to find another lawyer who will have the necessary time to work on your case.
Regardless of your reason for needing a lawyer, try to prepare your information well and present it in a coherent manner. This is why you need an attorney who can help you navigate through the legal system. You now have the information you need to hire the right attorney to take on your case.


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- Results of the 6 October Fine Literature & Books in All Fields sale PBA Galleries are here.
The first edition Leaves of Grass failed to sell; the top lot ended up being the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which sold for $22,800. That Jessie Bayes illuminated manuscript of two Shelley poems fetched $18,000.
- Bloomsbury's 6 October Bibliophile Sale results are here.
- The results of Bonhams Fine Books and Manuscripts sale, held on 10 October, are here; some big(gish) prices in this one! The top seller proved to be a special, hand-colored copy of la Fontaine's Fables (1755-1759) produced for Louis XV; it sold for $122,500. The first edition of McKenney and Hall made $92,500, while the copy of A Noble Fragment with the original Gutenberg Bible leaf fetched $56,250 (as did the Nuremberg Chronicle). The second edition of William Wood's New Englands Prospect (1635) sold for $31,250.
The 1776 John Adams letter to William Cooper about the construction of Navy vessels and the suite of Robert Furber's 1730 Twelve Months of Flowers failed to sell.


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From our base in Bristol we work with CAFOD's supporters and volunteers around the diocese of Clifton helping them to tackle global poverty and injustice by fundraising, campaigning and praying.
To contact us email email@example.com or call 0117 9428 328.
Here is our page on the CAFOD site.
Meet CAFOD Clifton Community Participation Coordinator (CPC) – Liz Baldwin
With sixteen years significant experience and achievements in international development and programmes, Liz Baldwin, the new Community Participation Co-ordinator at the Clifton CAFOD Volunteer Centre, is particularly enthusiastic about working for CAFOD again. Liz worked for the sister organisation of CAFOD – Caritas – in New Zealand. This along with her time as Programme Manager for Asia for Volunteer Service Abroad, holds her in good stead in undertaking the role for CAFOD here in Clifton.
Liz has a deep passion for, and a professional commitment to aid and development and social justice work. Coupled with this, she has a strong belief system and is particularly enthused to be utilising this by working for the Church again. Being involved with CAFOD and its ability as part of the Caritas Internationalis group to engage in genuine development, as well as emergency relief through its international reach with its local partners around the world, is something Liz is very happy to be involved with. And, being able to engage in aspects of the Catholic faith which are intrinsic in development work that CAFOD and its Caritas Internationalis agencies conduct – i.e., based on the tenants of Catholic Social Teaching – is an opportunity Liz is thrilled to part of again.
Liz has also outlined her enthusiasm for the way CAFOD's work involves many volunteers. There are currently many roles volunteers undertake with CAFOD – from stewarding at events, speaking at mass, working at CAFOD Volunteer Centres to starting their own parish teams or lobbying MPs. She is very interested to hear from anyone wanting to volunteer in any of these ways; she enthuses for people to 'get in touch'.
Volunteer with us!
Come and join the CAFOD team, and get directly involved in helping bring poverty to an end. If you are interested in any of the opportunities below, get in touch with CAFOD Clifton on 0117 9428 328 or email@example.com
Volunteer in your parish
Working in partnership with the parish priest, parish volunteers help to increase awareness of CAFOD's work and help more people to get involved by giving, acting, and praying with CAFOD. This can include organising Fast Day talks, collections, and other events, taking the lead on parish programmes like Connect2, and ensuring that CAFOD's work is held in prayer in the community.
Find out more about volunteering in your parish
Work with children and young people
From an early age, children and young people have a keen sense of justice. CAFOD's education volunteers help inspire and empower young people to act for change by leading assemblies and workshops in schools, youth groups and confirmation classes.
Find out more about volunteering to work with young people
Speak up for CAFOD
Speakers lend their voices and experience to telling others about the great work CAFOD is doing to bring an end to poverty and injustice. Volunteer speakers are always needed to speak at Masses for CAFOD's Fast Day appeals.
Find out more about being a speaker for CAFOD
Help with office administration
Administrative volunteers are often based in a volunteer centre in their area and work closely with other volunteers and staff. Responsibilities for this volunteer role may include data entry, handling correspondence via email and telephone, and collaborating with volunteer coordinators to help administer certain areas of CAFOD's work in the area.
Find out more about becoming and admin volunteer
Communications volunteer
Communications volunteers gather and coordinate photos and stories of parish communities, schools, volunteers, and more in their area. Working with CAFOD's media team, they will then produce press releases for the local newspapers and local radio, as well as sharing the stories on CAFOD's local blogs and social media channels.
Find out more about becoming a communications volunteer
Get to know your MP
By becoming a CAFOD MP Correspondent (MPC), you can help to ensure that the voices of many of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people are heard in the corridors of power. Through letters and meetings with MPs, CAFOD supporters have already helped secure tough laws to tackle climate change, and ensure the UK are world-leading in their overseas aid contribution.


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Career Development & Licensing Information
The OSS is committed to sponsoring activities that help to prepare students for the job market, as well as life long career development.
The OSS works in collaboration with Alumni services and the office of continuing professional education (CPE) to provide various career focused enrichment opportunities for current students.
Career Related Events at SSW ▾
Registration links will be posted once they are live
- Board of Social Work Examiners from MD and DC: TENTATIVELY November 18th 2019 12:15-1:45pm (SSW Auditorium, registration required)
- USG: Licensing logistics December 6th 12-1pm
- Licensing Logistics: January 27th 2020 (two sessions of the same information, come to either session) 12:15 and 1pm (room 3E04)
- Career Workshops: February 2020 (registration required, all in SSW Auditorium)
- Tips for taking the LMSW Exam: February 3rd and 10th (sessions are different, register for both)
- Navigating the Job Market: February 17th
- Alumni Resume Review: February and March by appointment
- Job Fair : April 8th 2020 10-2pm (UMB Campus Center)
- Individual appointments
- Licensure
- Job searching
- Resume review
- General career development discussion
- Email Dean Taylor, Assistant Dean for Student Services, to schedule
SSW Licensure and Career Preparedness Workshops ▾
- All Workshops are held in the SSW Auditorium from 12:15-1:45.
- A box lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the event.
- Registration is required.
- All sessions will be live streamed and a recording will be posted to this site within a week after the workshop
November 18th, 2019: Board of Social Work Examiners from MD and DC REGISTER HERE
February 3rd, 2020: Tips for Taking the LMSW Exam Part 1 REGISTER HERE
February 10th, 2020: Tips for Taking the LMSW Exam PART 2 REGISTER HERE
February 17th, 2020: How to Navigate the Job Market REGISTER HERE
LMSW Practice Exam at SSW in Baltimore ▾
We are excited to announce that, starting on October 1st, advanced students will be able to take the LMSW practice exam at no cost in the SSW computer lab (room 4E06). To utilize this resource, please see the details below.
Free option:
- There will be two testing stations set up with the practice exams pre-loaded; students will simply have to begin the test at their specified time.
- In order to sign up for a time slot, please visit this link: http://umbsswconfrooms.wixsite.com/portal/ssw-rooms.
- Please sign up 24 hours in advance of when you would like to take the test
- The SSW support center will send you a confirmation with your approved time.
- As with the official test, the practice exam is four hours.
- Students will be allotted four hours to take the exam and 30 minutes to review their results. If you finish the exam in less than four hours, you will have extra time to review your results.
- Due to copyright issues and licensing requirements, tests and result may not be printed or stored; once your four and half hours is over, your results will not be saved.
- Instructions will be posted at each computer station. If you encounter difficulties, please contact computer services at email@example.com.
Test times are as follows:
- Monday-Thursdays there are 3 slots for each computer available
- 8:30am
- 1pm
- 5:30pm
- Fridays there are 2 slots for each computer
- 8:30am
- 1pm
- Saturdays there is 1 slot for each computer
- 10am
- Monday-Thursdays there are 3 slots for each computer available
For students who prefer to take the practice exam from their personal computer, please see the information below:
Reduced fee option:
- You will have access to the exam and your results for 3 months
- This option will cost $50.15 after the UMSSW discount
- The School of Social Work has negotiated a 15% discount with LEAP (Licensing ExAm Preparation Services) on your behalf. You may use the code to order any LEAP product including comprehensive study guides, a diagnostic guide, online exams, audios, and more. The code may not be used for classes. The code must be used at the time of purchase. Please keep this code confidential as it has been created only for use at your school. Your unique code is MDUMD15
- Orders are placed directly through the LEAP website - http://store.licensingprep. com/prbyexle.html. Upon checkout the student applies the above unique code just below "Other Information" - (See below image)
The LMSW practice exam will be available at USG during the month of February. Please contact Ms. Jessica Rider-Amin for details.
USG students are also welcome to take the practice exam in Baltimore
Letter Confirming Last Semester for LMSW Application ▾
As of July 2018, students seeking an LMSW in Maryland are no longer required to submit this letter.
Students seeking licensure in other states my request a letter here
Students are eligible to apply to take the LMSW exam in Maryland once they have began their final semester of the MSW program. For DC licensure, students must be within 90 days of graduatoin.
Please see the suggested timeline below:
Maryland LMSW Timeline Updated 2020
Washington DC LGSW Timeline Updated
Please see the following links for information on license exams and other details:
Recording of the MD and DC licensing presentation
Recording of the LMSW Prep Workshop Part 1
Select "hold for degree" and enter the BSWE address to have your final transcript sent upon graduation
The LMSW is administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
Starting on October 1st 2018, students may take the LMSW practice exam in the SSW computer lab at no cost. Please sign up here.
The following Recordings are from 2018:
Power point from LGSW Workshop
Recent Grad Panel and Alumni Resume Review ▾
Recent Grad Panel: Registration coming soon
Alumni Resume Review: The Alumni Resume Review pairs students who are revising their resumes with alumni who are working in the same or similar area. Send your resume
Resume Tips and Review
Resume Review by University of Maryland Writing Center
The Office of Alumni Services will be conducting resume reviews during the months of February and March. Please email your resume to firstname.lastname@example.com
UM SSW Career Fair
The career fair will be in UMB Campus Center on Tuesday April 3rd 2018 from 10-2pm . Students are excused from field education on that day and are expected to attend the fair.
A workshop on "How to work a job fair" precedes the fair.
Macro-focused Social Work Jobs via the School's SWCOS web site
Preparing for interviews
Know about where you are interviewing.
Be prepared to have an informed discussion about the agency's mission, vision, values, etc. Know as much as you can about the position for which you are applying.
Prepare your questions about the job and agency ahead of time
Most employers end the interview by asking if you have any questions, YOU SHOULD. Ask questions that show you already have some understanding of the agency and express your interest in understanding moreSample questions: What is typical day of a social worker in this agency?What are some of the biggest challenges you face in this agency?What do people say that they like the most about working here?
Be clear about yourself and convey this to the employer
Why are you interested in this position and this organization? What do you bring to this position? What in your past has helped prepare you for this position and How has it done so?
Continuing Education Opportunities ▾
UMB SSW students can attend most 1-day workshops offered by our Office of Continuing Professional Education for 50% of the stated fee (this excludes ethics and specials).
Interprofessional Educational & Volunteer Opportunities ▾
There are many opportunities at UMB for collaboration with other disciplines.
In addition to preparing students to function as effective team members, many of these opportunities allow students to spend time learning about other disciplines, cultures, and ways of thinking.
Interprofessional Student Learning and Service Initiatives (PSLSI)
ISLSI coordinate campus-wide activities, programs, and services that foster students' academic, personal, and professional development.
Interprofessional Education Office (IPE)
The mission of IPE is to prepare health, law, and human services professionals to work collaboratively on interprofessional teams focused on improving the lives of people locally, nationally, and globally.
The Office of Community Engagement (OCE)
The University of Maryland Baltimore has established the Center for Community-Based Engagement and Learning (CBEL) to coordinate, guide and enhance opportunities for community-based student engagement, scholarship, service and learning in order to improve the health and welfare of the West Baltimore community. Founded in September 2013, many activities are underway and several new initiatives are forthcoming.
The UMB CURE Scholars Program is currently recruiting mentors to work with 6th and 7th grade scholars in three West Baltimore middle schools! The Continuing Umbrella for Research Experiences (CURE) program is a national program established by the National Cancer Institute to support underrepresented minority students in biomedical research and career development. Mentors will work with our middle school scholars during after school, Saturday, and/or summer programming depending on what works for their schedule. Mentoring levels include primary mentors who consistently work with students throughout the year, lead mentors who are paid and attend all after school sessions as well as Saturday or summer programming, and flex mentors who fill in when primary mentors are not available.


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Info from Goodreads.com scroll down for my review, beware it may contain spoilers.
When the gates of hell are breached, and evil men evade the halls of justice, the Organization calls on Johnny Vegas. Johnny delivers a savage brand of poetic justice that is swift, painful, and biblical in its application. Devoted to what he believes is his destiny, Johnny's life is consumed with death, destruction, and loneliness—-until a chance encounter challenges everything he believes in and threatens to expose the Organization.
This book was definitely a surprise which I thoroughly enjoyed, when I first read the blurb I didn´t really know what to expect but it was a very good book.


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If you have a problem which you feel hasn't been resolved by the nursing team or department manager caring for your child then you can contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 01273 696955, extension 4029/4588. Alternatively you can write down your views – good or bad – on a comment card which can be found on the PALS notice board by the main reception of the Alex on level 5.
The PALS team can:
- listen confidentially to any problems, concerns or suggestions you have about care or treatment
- advise and support you and your child
- give you information about NHS and health related services
- help sort out problems quickly on your behalf.
The PALS service is available in all NHS Trusts and is a key part of public and patient involvement in the health service. PALS officers are a focal point for feedback from patients and their relatives and carers.
They will try to resolve issues quickly, however if necessary, they will explain the formal NHS complaints procedure and put you in touch with the right people to take your complaint forwards.


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Davis Adv. Sh. No. 1
S.E. 2d
In The Supreme Court
The Evangelical
Lutheran Charities
Society of Charleston,
South Carolina (Franke
Home) and Newberry
College, Respondents-Appellants,
The South Carolina
National Bank (n/k/a
Wachovia Bank of
South Carolina, N.A.),
as Trustee of the
Testamentary Trust
Created Under the Last
Will and Testament of
John D. Muller, Jr.,
Deceased, Appellant-Respondent.
Appeal From Charleston County
William L. Howard, Sr., Judge
Opinion No. 24729
Heard June 17, 1997 - Filed December 29, 1997
Donald B. Meyer, Scott W. Pitts, both of Moore and Van Allen,
and William C. Cleveland, of Haynsworth, Marion, McKay &
Guerard, of Charleston, for the Appellant-Respondent, The
South Carolina National Bank (n/k/a Wachovia Bank of South
p. 30
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN v. SCN BANK
Jacquelyn L. Bartley, David W. Robinson, II, both of Robinson,
McFadden & Moore, P.C., of Columbia, for Respondent-
Appellant Franke Home.
Robert M. Hollings, F. Truett Nettles, II, both of Hollings &
Nettles, P.A., of Charleston, for Respondent-Appellant
Newberry College.
FINNEY, C.J.: This is an action construing a testamentary
trust. The circuit court first held that historic preservation of the
exteriors of certain properties in the City of Charleston did not confer a
sufficient public benefit so as to render a trust established for this purpose
a charitable trust. In a second order, the court construed the trust and
held that the Trustee had properly managed its assets. We reverse the
first order, and affirm the second.
Respondents-Appellants (Beneficiaries) are the charitable
beneficiaries of a testamentary trust created under John Muller's will.
Appellant-respondent (Trustee) is the Trustee. Beneficiaries brought this
action challenging certain provisions of the will, alleging they do not create
a charitable trust, and claiming Trustee breached its fiduciary duty in
administering the trust. Trustee appeals an order finding no charitable
trust; Beneficiaries appeal an order finding no breach of fiduciary duty.
The appeals have been consolidated.
Mr. Muller, a lifelong Charleston resident, was well known for
his efforts to preserve historic homes in the city. Mr. Muller acquired
nine continuous properties, most on Archdale Street (the Archdale
Properties) in the 1950's and 1960's, and began restoring them. Under
Muller's will, the Archdale Properties and Laurel Hill Plantation1 were the
corpus of the charitable trust, and Trustee was directed to "hold such
properties ... to comprise the corpus of the ... Muller Trust in
perpetuity. . . ." [Will, art. IV(b)]. The will directed the net income from
the corpus "[F]irst be applied by my Trustee to the care, upkeep and
maintenance of my said real properties ...... [(Will, art (b)(1)]. It then
- After establishing a reserve or a "cushion" from net income
1 Laurel Hill Plantation is not the subject of this dispute.
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- from this Trust... the amount of which is to be determined
solely by my Trustee, of monies from which repairs, insurance,
taxes and other, contingencies can be paid, all of the
remainder of the net income which .remains from time to time
... if any, shall be distributed by my Trustee to the
[(Will, Article (b)(2))].
At the time of Muller's death in 1984, the Properties were still
in a state of disrepair. Since that time, the Trustee has fully restored the
exterior of the Properties, created 27 separate apartments, and rented
them. The expenses incurred in renovating the Properties have
consistently exceeded the Trust's net income, and the Beneficiaries have
received only one distribution, that from interest generated by insurance
proceeds paid after Hurricane Hugo severely damaged the Properties.
The trial court found the exterior of the Archdale Properties
had been "preserved and returned to their original splendor with
substantial education benefit to those who may view them. It also
found the fact the Properties share a common owner is important in
preserving and maintaining them, and "(t)hey have historical significance
as a unit which transcends their individual parts." He held the Properties
had significant public value because they constitute the northern boundary
of historic preservation in this part of Charleston, and as such "(t)heir
continued preservation is important as a bastion against insipid
deterioration. " Finally, the trial judge found the restored and preserved
Properties "are a monument to [Muller's] ideas, and a model to be
The trial judge held, none-the-less, that the purpose of
the Muller Trust as it relates to the Archdale Properties did not provide a
sufficient public benefit so as to render it a proper charitable trust.
Trustee appeals this order.
A court of equity takes a sympathetic view of attempts to
create a charitable trust, and will go to great lengths to try to sustain
such an attempt. Medical Society of South Carolina v. SC Nat'l Bank of
Charleston, 197 S.C. 96, 14 S.E.2d 577 (1941); Porcher v. Cappelmann, 187
S.C. 491, 198 S.E. 8 (1938)(charitable trusts "are entitled to peculiar
favor"). No general rule can be laid down as to what benefits constitute a
public charity, and each case must be judged on its own facts. Medical
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Society, supra. "Courts, on the whole, are kindly disposed towards
preservation of the settings and trappings of historical events and of
remnants of a departed culture, and trusts to that end are generally
upheld." Annot., Validity, as for a charitable purpose, of trust for
dissemination or preservation of material of historical or other educational
interest or value, 12 ALR 2d 849, 893 (1950).
The trial judge's conclusions appear to rest on two grounds:
(1) the Properties' interiors are not open to the public on a regular basis;
and (2) the Properties are rented to private individuals who receive a
greater benefit (albeit at a greater cost) than the public at large. In our
opinion, the fact the Trustee utilized the properties themselves to generate
the income necessary to achieve the trust's purpose does not convert the
benefit conferred from public to private. See The Preservation Society-of
NemMort County v. Assessor of Taxes of the City of Newport, 247 A.2d 430
(R.I. 1968). Further, the fact that the renters are more able to enjoy the
Properties than the public at large does not alter the trust's charitable
character. It is true in almost all public trusts that some individuals
receive more direct benefit than others, but the purpose is charitable so
long as societal interests are furthered. §54 Bogert on Trusts (6th Ed.
The trial judge also relied on Smith v. Heyward, 115 S.C. 145,
104 S.E. 473 (1920). In Smith, the testatrix established a fund to
maintain her family home and its extensive grounds, none of which were
open to the public. The Court held there was no charity involved, but
that the bequest was "purely private and personal." Unlike Smith, the
trust here is not "purely private and personal", but, as even the trial judge
held, "clearly bestow[s] a public benefit
.... Smith is clearly distinguishable.
The Beneficiaries rely not only on Smith, supra, to support
their position but also on the Medical Society decision. In Medical Society,
the testatrix left her home and its contents to be used as a museum. The
evidence showed the contents had little or no value as museum pieces, and
that the exhibition of these items would constitute a public detriment, not
a public benefit. Id. Medical Society supports the position of the Trustee
here since the Muller Trust confers a public benefit.
We reverse the first order and find for the historic
preservation of the Archdale Properties because this confers a sufficient
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public benefit to render it a charitable trust.
In a subsequent order, the trial court construed the will and
granted Trustee summary judgment on the Beneficiaries' claims that
Trustee had breached its fiduciary duties in managing the Muller Trust.
Beneficiaries have appealed this order, essentially contending the trial
court erred in determining Muller's intent, and that Trustee's management
was deficient. We affirm this order. Germann v. New York Life Ins. Co.,
286 S.C. 24, 331 S.E.2d 385 (Ct. App. 1985).
Accordingly, these appeals are
MOORE, WALLER, JJ., and Acting Associate Justices Thomas
J. Ervin and Casey L. Manning concur.
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ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Sophia Altamirano as Vice President of Sales
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group has appointed Sophia Altamirano as its Vice President of Sales. She will be based at the Bangkok headquarters.
Altamirano brings with her 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with various brands in different roles, including 14 years with AccorHotels Group, working with Mercure, Grand Mercure, Novotel and Sofitel properties in the Philippines and Vietnam as Director of Sales and Marketing before moving to her first corporate role as Regional Director of Sales responsible for Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore hotels. She was subsequently appointed Regional Director of Sales for Upper Southeast Asia based in Bangkok, responsible for seven major brands across more than 90 properties in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines and Myanmar, followed by a move into operations as the Executive Assistant Manager at Pullman Bangkok Sukhumvit.
In her current role with ONYX Hospitality Group, Altamirano will be overseeing the sales function and managing the Group's sales efforts. She will work closely with general managers across the ONYX portfolio and their sales and marketing teams.
Commenting on her new role with ONYX, Altamirano said:
"I look forward to bringing my experience and expertise to the ONYX Sales team as we work together with our properties to achieve their goals. It is a very exciting time for ONYX as we expand into new territories and develop new properties in existing and upcoming regions, many of which I have previously worked in."
About ONYX
ONYX Hospitality Group operates several diverse yet complementary brands – Amari, Shama and OZO, each catering to the distinctive requirements of today's business and leisure travellers. ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions.
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(Inside Science) – The idea that individuals can learn while they sleep inevitably elicits hope among high schoolers who realize that they did not study enough for the next day's examination. But research to date has produced little decisive evidence for the reality of acquiring information during slumber. Studies that report no positive learning effect outnumber positive indications that it exists.
Now, however, a study by French neuroscientists suggests that sleepers can indeed absorb and retain information while they sleep – under certain circumstances.
They do improve their recall performance, the study has found, to sounds presented while they are undergoing certain sleep phases, specifically so-called Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and light non-REM (NREM) sleep.
On the other hand, the study shows that individuals don't acquire new information when they undergo another phase, called deep NREM sleep.
"Repeated exposure to a novel noise during REM or light NREM sleep leads to improvements in performance on awakening," said Thomas Andrillon, who headed the study. "The same exposure during deep NREM sleep leads to impaired performance."
In other words, the study shows that learning occurs during REM and light NREM sleep but is stifled in deep NREM sleep.
Andrillon is a member of the Brain and Consciousness Group at the École Normale Supérieure – PSL Research University in Paris, whose leader, Sid Kouider, originated the sleep learning project. Andrillon is also associated with the Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris.
"It used to be thought that the sleeping brain was isolated from the environment," he said. "In recent years, we and others have shown that the sleeping brain is not isolated."
The current experiment, reported today in Nature Communications, adds further evidence of that fact.
"What's surprising about their research is getting it to work during REM sleep," said Paul Reber, who studies the neuroscience of learning and memory at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. "I'm not aware of having seen this before."
If confirmed, the finding would challenge the belief of some researchers that learning during sleep can only consolidate memories acquired during wakefulness.
The researchers used electroencephalograms to measure electrical activity in the brain and mark the differences among the types of sleep. In REM sleep, generally associated with dreaming, the brain is very active. In NREM sleep the brain is very relaxed. The NREM phase starts with light sleep but soon reaches the deep phase, during which it is difficult to rouse the sleeper.
In the French study, 20 individuals hooked up to EEG machines spent a night asleep while Andrillon's team exposed them to repetitive sounds during the various phases of sleep.
This "noise-memory paradigm," developed by co-author Daniel Pressnitzner of the École Normale Supérieure – PSL Research University, "allows you to track learning through brain responses," Andrillon explained.
"We had two categories of white noise," he recalled. "One was just pure random noise without any repetition. In the other, we embedded a string of random numbers within the white noise and repeated it several times."
The repetitive pattern, he added, was entirely new to the sleepers. After the subjects awoke, the researchers tested their ability to recognize the repetitive pattern, Andrillon said.
The results of that examination revealed that subjects recalled the sounds that they heard during REM and light NREM sleep but failed to do so for sounds to which they had been exposed while in deep NREM sleep.
"We see the result as a mark that the auditory system has evolved to be able to pick up information [during sleep] that you might face again in the future," Andrillon said. "With only a few repeats, your brain can still memorize the noise pattern and store it."
Hearing is not the only sense that can channel sleep learning. In late 2014, for example, a group at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel reported in The Journal of Neuroscience that smokers conditioned during sleep to associate the smell of cigarettes with a profoundly unpleasant feeling reduced their consumption of cigarettes more than those conditioned to the same behavior when awake.
The French team's result with sounds, meanwhile, opens the way to study more formal types of learning, such as lists of words. However, Andrillon said, "there are several things to check before playing the result into daily life." They include study of the detailed bioscience involved in creating sleep-induced memories.
Neuroscientists need also to be aware of the potential risks of sleep learning.
"Maybe it will improve your knowledge of a new language," Andrillon noted. "But that could come at the cost of losing the benefits of sleep."


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12 woofs:
- stevebethere said...
- 01 February, 2013 22:12
LOL love the caption
That "woofs" instead of "Comments" cracked me up
Have a purrrfect weekend
- Da Dude said...
- 01 February, 2013 22:24
My what big teeth you have!
Have a great weekend.
- Sandee said...
- 02 February, 2013 00:02
Excellent and I'm thrilled you're playing this week. It's an easy meme to do and Steve is a really great guy and host.
Have a terrific Feline Friday. ☺
- Unknown said...
- 02 February, 2013 00:02
Boy he does have some big teeth, lol!
Happy Feline Friday :-)
- Marg said...
- 02 February, 2013 00:51
Hi there you two. It sure is good to see you again. I need to come over here more often. Love that picture. Hope all of you have a great week end.
- Mike Golch said...
- 02 February, 2013 01:11
Good one.
- yuki and rocket said...
- 02 February, 2013 06:27
too bad we don't have any kittehs to post about, but yuki loves to meow like a cat. i love this picture though, i really like how i can see all the details of the cat's eyes!
- Bella Roxy & Macdui said...
- 02 February, 2013 07:31
We don't know any cats, and we only see them from the back running away.
XXXOOO Daisy, bella& Roxy
- 02 February, 2013 07:48
TGIF x2!
- Ann said...
- 02 February, 2013 08:01
That is so funny. Love it
- georgia little pea said...
- 28 February, 2013 19:29
Dear Anny, I'm pretty sure I saw a post on your dad on my GR yesterday or the day before. I didn't have time to read it because I was on my way to Brisbane. What happened? Did you delete it? Hope you're okay x
- georgia little pea said...
- 03 March, 2013 04:42
ANNY, I'm feeling a bit twilight zone here. I don't see my comment, though you must have, because you wrote me. I guess you deleted it since it was Irrelevant to this post, which is fine.
I know I saw something else last night on my GR, in passing, and I don't see it here today. About your dad again. PLEASE! What is going on?! Am I nuts?


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The Art of Fondant: Cake Decorating
Teacher: Airyn Ibanez
Learn fondant techniques such as draping, ribbon roses, embossing, ribbons, bows, and adding fondant frills/ruffles to your cake. Learn to construct realistic gum paste flowers and roses, petal by petal. We will also learn how to cover squared cakes. Students will be able to take home completed projects!
New students are welcome. No prerequisite.
Material fee: $20 supply fee
Instructor: Airyn I
Minimum enrollment requirement: 4
Course Length: 1 hour per week / 7 weeks / quarter
Cost: $63 + $20 supply fee = $83 per quarter


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Starting tomorrow evening, we'll be counting turkeys and all the other birds we come across as we kick off the 24 hour Christmas Bird Count period for Gallon Jug/Chan Chich. We'll start out with a night bird count and then count dawn to dusk, the following day, the 31st.
To get an idea from CBCs past, the number of species counted during the 24 hour count period has ranged from 171 to 238. The number of individual birds has ranged from 1,718 to 4,772. These numbers have been somewhat influenced by number of participants (and thus territory covered) as well as weather where, for example, rain has been a factor.
The first table (below, left) provides a summary of the total numbers of species recorded for each year's Gallon Jug Christmas Bird Count. The second table (below, right) provides a summary of the total number of individual birds recorded for each year's Gallon Jug Christmas Bird Count.
The image above is one of my favorite Ocellated Turkey photos, taken years ago when we worked in Caracol, in the Maya Mountains. Unfortunately, the turkey has been completely wiped out from Caracol due to hunting. Luckily, they are still numerous here on the Gallon Jug Estate.


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Want to commit a crime and post it to YouTube without revealing your identity? Just use the new face blurring tool on YouTube. (Or just don't commit a crime.) Users can now upload videos and blur out faces to protect the identities of those in the video. I can see this as useful if you want to show off a great children's event without exposing their identities. If you're a reporter and want to reveal a video while protecting a source, this would also prove useful. A good rule of thumb, however, should still be to never do anything you wouldn't want someone to put up on YouTube.
And now, the Digital Influence Weekly…
A concert patron was recently ejected from the event because of a negative tweet criticizing the performing artist. The musician saw the tweet, called out the name of the user asking him to reveal himself and then had security escort the fan out of the theater.
Should the musician have had a thicker skin? While they should not have addressed the negative feedback in this manner, negative feedback can still be mitigated.
One fear business owners have is of negative exposure when creating their own social media networks. What businesses need to realize is that they don't need to create a social media profile to be subject to bad reviews and misbehavior by the public. People are discussing your business with or without you. If you take an active role in monitoring and engaging, then you can help drive the conversation and turn bad reviews into positive activities.
How should you respond to negative posts about your brand?
Evaluate the user and the social network where they are discussing your brand. The person or network might be prone to attracting negative activity. If that is the case, they might just be bent on being as unpleasant as possible. If their post has some credibility or raises a real concern about your business, reach out to them. You might be made aware of an important issue that needs correcting.
Don't take it personally. If you respond in a courteous manner and show patience publicly, then your calm demeanor versus someone else's anger will demonstrate your willingness to be a problem solver. If you lash out with a targeted attack, it could backfire by painting you as being petty.
Control the conversation. If you post a status update to your Facebook page and someone comments with an unrelated post complaining about something, you have every right to respond directly to the person letting them know where the appropriate place to complain is and then delete their comment. State online that you reserve the right to remove comments which are offensive or unrelated to a posting.
Keep these three things in mind and you'll have the flexibility and confidence to facilitate online engagement surrounding negative feedback.


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Big Three
The Art of Jean Racine
Men and Masks: A Study of Moliere
"I recommend theatrical representations to you, which are excellent in Paris," said Lord Chesterfield in a letter to his son. "The tragedies of Corneille and Racine, and the comedies of Molière, well attended to, are admirable lessons, both for the heart and the head. There is not, nor ever was, any theater comparable to the French."
Lord Chesterfield was writing as a member of a small intellectual élite, but we must applaud the breadth and catholicity of the eighteenth-century aristocrat's taste. We must also lament the slowness of his countrymen in following his enlightened lead. Molière has always been a favorite with Anglo-Saxon audiences, but the two great French tragic dramatists have long been a stumbling block. The day is happily past when a Lytton Strachey could declare that Englishmen had always "detested" Racine, or when visiting French theatrical companies felt that it was too much of a risk to mount any of his plays in London. He now has a small and devoted following in English-speaking countries. A few years ago Mme Edwige Feuillère altered her schedules and prolonged her stay in London so that she could play Phèdre at every performance for a week at a West End theatre, which she did to packed houses. More recently the Marie Bell company played three of the major tragedies for a week each in the proper style: straight through without an interval for rest and refreshment. Once again the house was packed.
Corneille, a more difficult writer because he is an exponent of an unfashionable heroism, has been less fortunate. I cannot remember a production of any of his plays in London since the Gaston Baty company did Le Cid in the early Thirties. He has been described in his own country as "our Shakespeare," but not long ago an Oxford don remarked, a trifle patronizingly, that though Le Cid was "an excellent play," it had never occurred to him to think any part of it "poetic."
Lord Chesterfield was right in commending all three dramatists to his son and those critics have been wrong who praised Racine at the expense of Corneille, or Molière at the expense of both. They are masters in the sense that each gives consummate expression to a particular phase of human experience, that each represents one of the "constants" of the French genius. We shall really understand them only when we have come to feel that all three are necessary to us, and that the absence of one of them would have left a gap which neither of the others could have filled.
The difficulty lies in accustoming ourselves to a form of poetry which is very unlike the native product. It is largely a matter of language and versification. Sixteenth-century French possessed a good deal of the rude earthy vigor, the richness and concreteness of English. These qualities were swept away by a linguistic revolution that took…
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Last week, news arrived that Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) was arrested in South Africa, where he and his family have been living, for presenting an invalid "world passport." Though he was attempting to exit the country for a show, the Associated Press reported that Bey would be given two weeks...to leave the country, and to observe a five-year ban from re-entering.
On Tuesday night (Jan. 19), Kanye West tweeted a link to his website, which has been repurposed to play a 10-and-a-half-minute message from Bey. It begins with a freestyle that flips the hook from Kanye's new song "No More Parties in L.A." to "no more parties in S.A." Listen here:
TMZ writes that Bey "has been ordered to report to Cape Town police every two days until his next court date on March 8," adding that his family has been ordered to leave by Jan. 29. Bey commented on the state of his situation in his audio message:
"I just want to go home. And I don't live in America, and I have a right to domicile whereever I please, without fear and without interference. ... My family and I are prepared immediately to make whatever move that we need to make outside of this state, never to return to this state again. We don't have to be here, we're not pining to be here, and we're complying in every possible way, reasonably."
He also announced his retirement from both acting and rapping, saying, "I'm retiring from the music recording industry as it is currently assembled today, and also from Hollywood effective immediately. I will be releasing my final album this year and that's that."
On Instagram, he's teasing upcoming songs featuring Kanye, J. Cole, Lupe Fiasco and Kendrick Lamar. His last album, The Ecstatic, arrived in 2009. His last onscreen role was in 2013's Life of Crime, where he played a younger version of Samuel L. Jackson's Jackie Brown character, Ordell Robbie.


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Monday, March 31, 2014
Ain't got nothing to learn
Of course, I'm flattered when people think that I have nothing left to learn when it comes to the written word, but that isn't true and I hope that I never convey or imply that I have everything "figured out". I always try to keep an open mind. I've helped many students and writers grow over the years but that doesn't mean that my own growth has come to a halt. As an editor, one of the first things I tell my writers is that I am not the Editing Queen of the Universe. I may have suggestions, but the writer is in no way obligated to feel like my way is the ONLY way. Having that kind of openness is the best quality, I think, a writer or editor can have. I learn from my writers as much as they learn from me, if not more.
Provided I can manage the class on my otherwise hectic schedule, I want to take it and am very excited about it. (#NerdHappy!) One of the best things that a workshop or class on creative writing can do is kick up a little dust in your otherwise stagnant comfort zone. Also, an environment around like-minds can spark something inside of you that makes you fully appreciate the gift you have. Let's face it; when you get into a routine of writing the same things for long stretches of time without any real challenge to speak of, that writing spirit inside of you can get a little stale and sleepy. It helps to have a booster every once in a while.
There's nothing that says your writing style isn't fantastic, however, it is helpful to learn new ways to think about structure, format, and voice by not only studying what's already out there but by also challenging yourself to write in different ways. I can't think of a better way to challenge myself than sticking myself within a classroom of creative individuals, all itching to feel that spark.
Ask yourself if you have more to learn. Ask yourself if you have been challenged in your writing lately. Don't risk letting your writing get stale. Don't stunt your growth because your ego says that you are a heck of a humdinger of a writer. You may very well be such, but keep in mind that no one has it all figured out and there is always room to learn and grow.
Peace, love, and get out of your comfort zone,
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This Is The Meaning Behind Justin Bieber's Face Tattoo, Apparently
If you missed the game changing news from yesterday, Canadian pop irritant Justin Bieber has only gone a got a new tattoo – on his face.
Much like Directioners did when it appeared that Zayn Malik had got some facial ink, the infamously unhinged Beliebers absolutely lost their shit when they spotted the tiny tattoo on their beloved Biebs' cheek.
Bieber has been showing off the tiny tear-like mark next to his left eye in his recent Instagram posts, after he got it done recently at the West 4th Tattoo Parlorin New York by renowned tattoo artist Jon Boy.
A lot of people – including us – were quick to question what the ink might symbolise for Justin. After all, tear tattoos in that place tend to symbolise the fact that the person has murdered somebody or that they've served time in prison.
However, for those guessing that the tattoo might represent Bieber's crimes against music, the symbolism behind the dodgy ink is actually a lot more straightforward, apparently.
Speaking to Us Weekly, JonBoy, the tattoo artist and owner of the shop, explained:
Justin came in last night and decided on a small cross near the corner of his eye. It represents his journey in finding purpose with God.
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So, there you have it. If it is shaped like a cross (it's really difficult to tell, given how minuscule the thing is), then it kind of makes sense.
Still, considering that Bieber previously claimed that he would only get a facial tattoo when he was middle aged, we have to ask – WHAT DOES GOD MAKE OF YOUR LIES, JUSTIN?
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Publish date December 12nd 2019
Job Title: "Post-doc researcher for LCA and LCC for energy technologies"
The Energy Systems Analytics Research Group is seeking for a Junior Project Engineer to work in a technical European research project in the field of Life Cycle Assessment and economic assessment for energy technologies.
Its main tasks will be focused on the LCA analysis of different energy technologies such as battery systems, renewable energies and advanced materials for energy. For this reason, under the supervision of its responsible, the candidate will be asked to prepared specific questionnaires for inventory data collection, to prepare the model for calculations and results reporting in the appropriate format.
This candidate must have high education qualifications and, if possible, some experience in life cycle assessment (LCA), economic assessment (LCC), advanced and proven knowledge in LCA software (GaBi and Ecoinvent database), applied to the energy sector, energy storage systems for electric vehicles, renewable energies and advanced materials for energy . Capability to work in a team, flexible, innovative, with initiative and problem solving skills. High level of analytical and synthesis skills.
The candidate is expected to provide engineering support for the energy economics aspects of IREC projects integrated as part of the Energy Efficiency in Systems and Communities Research Area.
Qualifications and experience required:
The call is open to professionals from any nationalities that fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
Hold a PhD in the areas of Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering or Environmental Sciences related with LCA or LCC techniques. The PhD degree should be no more than two year old.
LCA experience in the field of renewable energy systems, preferable energy storage systems and fuel cells.
Knowledge in LCA software (GaBi) and databases.
Knowledge and experience in projects in the energy sector, especially in renewable energies, advance materials for energy, energy storage systems.
Knowledge of financial aspects related to energy projects.
Good communication skills; ability to communicate complex scientific information to individuals from other disciplines.
Experience in European collaborative projects.
LCA or LCC related scientific publications.
Language required:
Fluent in Spanish and English
Personal Skills:
- Team Worker
- Initiative in Research and Innovation
- Flexibility
- Results-oriented
- Analytical and synthesis capabilities
Technical knowledge:
- Experience in LCA and LCA software and database (GaBi, Ecoinvent, …)
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What we offer:
We offer tenure track position. Salaries will be paid in accordance with the IREC's salary policy, depending on the candidate's qualification and professional experience.


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Power Panel Brings Solar Manufacturing to Detroit
Solar panel manufacturing in Detroit? I didn't know it either until I received an e-mail from Adam Stratton, Power Panel's vice president of business development. An affable Canadian, he invited me out to the company's manufacturing facility on the far western edge of the city, in a corner of Detroit I had yet to visit.
I toured the operation inside a sprawling warehouse shared with JSP Automotive, and walked around with Stratton as he explained how the profitable company's solar panels are made from recyclable materials for residential and commercial applications. (Defense, food processing, and pharmaceuticals are big markets for Power Panel, Stratton says.)
What makes Power Panel's products different than the competitors, he says, is that they're capable of generating solar photovoltaic and solar thermal energy in the same pane, unlike typical solar panels. That means the panels are capable of simultaneously generating electricity and supplying a building with hot water. "On buildings, there's a limited amount of space for solar panels, usually on the roof," Stratton says. "We want to maximize the amount of space, and maximize our footprint. Nobody else has a system like this."
Because Power Panel provides an integrated system, Stratton says, it's cheaper than providing the photovoltaic and thermal panels separately. Another benefit: Power Panel's products are made with recyclable high-volume plastics. "At the end of the life of this product, you can throw it in a shredder and upcycle or downcycle it into another panel or a car part," he says.
And that's not the only place where Power Panel and the auto industry overlap.
The startup's CEO, Garth Schultz, spent decades in the auto industry, where he was exposed to the possibilities of renewable materials. A friend approached him with an idea for a concentrated solar venture, but the technology wasn't quite mature, Schultz says. So he set about proving the concept and then determining what the market needed. In 2007, he formally launched Power Panel with the help of private investors, using many of the same supply chains he knew from working in the auto industry.
"Small-volume automotive suppliers work perfectly in the renewable space," Schultz says. "I just picked up and used them here."
From 2007 to 2011, Power Panel was located at NextEnergy's incubator, near the Wayne State University campus. In 2011, Schultz says, the company used tax incentives from the state and city to refurbish the 22,000 square-foot facility it now calls home.
Power Panel also has operations in Europe, Africa, and Canada. Japan, South Korea, and North Africa are among the company's top markets internationally, while in the states, the biggest markets are California, Hawaii, and the Eastern seaboard. Stratton says the U.S. market for solar energy products remains sluggish, and at least a decade behind Europe's. There hasn't been much political will to invest in solar lately, though he hopes that changes soon.
"We need to focus on what was originally promised—to develop the industry using financial and industrial models that already exist," Stratton adds. "There is enough of a skilled workforce to diversify and expand into solar. But we're turning a profit, and things have gotten better both at the state and federal level in the past six months."


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Isn't it funny how time flies its the second Sunday of January already! Firstly than to all the lovely people who attended Julia's big sale and Demo yesterday I think we all had a fab time!
Well as its the second Sunday its my Design Team inspiration for Creative Expressions and this month we are using our own choice from the goodies we played with form last year. I have chosen my favourite Lisbon die along with matching stamps for today's card. As I am sure you all know by now I have a little soft spot for the Striplets so there had to be one of those thrown in for good luck!
I starred by stamping the Floribunda stamp to die for in jet black archival ink. I then signed the sentiment form my Camellia clear set in watering can ( a soft grey). I then shaded the flowers using a combination of Distress Markers in Worn Lipstick and Victorian Velvet. The foliage was coloured using shabby shutters. I drew around the outlines then using a water brush pulled the colour from the edges to give the shaded appearance.
Next I cut the stamped image using the outline die from the Lisbon die set ( hence stamp to Die for) I ran around the edge of the stamped image using the worn lipstick again using the water brush.
Next I adhered this onto a larger square of coconut white foundation card followed by a layer of black to balance the stamped image.
Finally I added a bow of thin double sided satin ribbon in Blush with a small pearl embellishment in the centre and a couple of white pearl stick pins.
Card Size: 21 x 21 cm
Colours: Baby Pink, Black & Coconut white
Dies:Eternal Rings Striplet, Lisbon Die Set
Inks: Jet Black archival, worn lipstick, shabby shutters & Victorian Velvet distress markers & CS waterbrush


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The Edinburgh Press Club The Press Club opened on Cockburn Street a little while back. I gave it a quick look but was not taken with their coffee so left them to bed-in and hopefully change their supplier. I returned to see how they were getting on, the other day. I was joined by Pauline …


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In today's show we share a cup of coffee with Dr. Andrea Letamendi of Under The Mask Online.com. Drea offer her professional opinion on our topic for Show # 11, the psychology of villains in the Star Wars universe. Andrea has a PhD in Clinical psychology, and her wisdom will have you looking at some of these characters in ways you never imagined. Tricia Barr stops by to talk about her new novel, Wynde, and we have the next offering of "Your Espresso Shot with The Bearded Trio."
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Direct deposit is a safe and convenient way to deposit your paycheck to a financial institution in any city or state that has the ability to accept electronically transmitted funds.
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It's the fourth book in the weird-funny-gross, semi-autobiographical My Life series starring Tom Weekly. It asks all of life's big questions. Stuff like..Have you ever done a runner from the dentist? Are you petrified of clowns? Have giant headlice tried to eat you? Have you ever been attacked by Library Ninjas when your book was five years overdue? And have you come up with a genius way to never do homework again? All of these things have happened to me. I'm Tom Weekly. My life is an exploding chicken and the book in your hands is my attempt to glue it back together again.
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Series Seven Brewery Bash: Live Art, Brews & Beats
You've seen their awesome art-inspired cans and have likely tasted their quality brews. But did you also know they throw kick-ass parties?
You do now.
Collective Arts Brewing is a grassroots craft brewer (based in Hamilton) that fuses the creativity of craft beer with the inspired talents of emerging artists, musicians and filmmakers. Every so often, Collective Arts releases a new Series of labels that features the work of artists, musicians and filmmakers. In every series run, each artist gets over 20, 000 bottles and cans of their labels printed and distributed – virtually becoming a distribution channel for these artists.
What's really cool is Collective Arts also mixes augmented reality technologies (via Blippar) with all of their labels, virtually bringing them to life. You can actually scan the label (using the Blippar app) to hear the music, see the videos and view artist.
Speaking of Series and Labels.. Collective Arts is OFFICIALLY throwing a HUGE PARTY to celebrate (and reveal) their Series 7 Labels!
The Series 7 Label brewery bash will be taking place on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 8PM – 12AM located at their brewery on 207 Burlington St in Hamilton. And yes, tickets are now available online.
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Grab your friends and celebrate the official reveal of the Series 7 labels which will include live art by Bruno Smoky, PERU143 & Shalak Attack! You'll be one of the firsts to preview this Series featuring 72 artists and musicians from around the world.
But wait. It's gets better.
The brewery bash will also feature:
– Hachey the MouthPEACE, Beatbox performance
– Food by Carmen's Group
– Live art by Bruno Smoky, PERU143 & Shalak Attack
– DJs: Odario from Grand Analog & Brendan Canning – Broken Social Scene
Before the big night, there will also be a FREE admission, brewery open house event taking place during the day from 1PM – 6PM. This is a great opportunity to bring your friends and family to the brewery space and checkout the newly revealed Series 7 labels.
Entertainment during the open house will include:
– Live Art by Bruno Smoky, PERU143 & Shalak Attack
– Music by DrDisc Hamilton
– Tour the brewery & chat with our brewers
– Performance by Series 7 musicians The Medicine Hat
– Hamilton Music Collective, Beats by U! Program – performance and demonstration
– Food by Carmen's Group
– Coffee from Coffeecology
– Donut Monster!!!!!!!!
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By Michael Wayland – MLive
With a slight increase in sales last month, Ford Motor Co. today reported its best full-year U.S. sales since 2006.
The Dearborn-based automaker announced vehicle sales last month were up 2 percent to 218,058 and trucks sold – taking the company to nearly 2.5 million vehicles domestically sold in 2013, an 11 percent increase from 2012.
"We saw strong growth across the entire Ford lineup and made significant gains in the import-dominated coastal markets," said John Felice, Ford vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service, in a statement. "Strong demand for our new cars, utilities, hybrids and trucks provided Ford with the largest share point gain of any full-line automaker in 2013."
Ford brand U.S. retail sales are up 14 percent for the year to more than 2.4 million vehicles sold, while its Lincoln luxury brand closed out the year strong, but still down less than 1 percent compared to 2012.
Ford is the second Detroit automaker to release December sales. Earlier today, Chrysler Group LLC reported a 6 percent increase in sales compared to 2012 — marking 45-consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains. General Motors Co. and non-domestic automakers are expected to release December sales results later today.
Analysts expect last month's sales to be up between 3-5 percent compared to December 2012 to about 1.42-1.46 million cars and trucks sold. December is projected to bring 2013 vehicle sales to above 15.6 million units, an 8 percent improvement from 2012.
"For consumers, this is generally the best time of year to purchase a new vehicle," said Alec Gutierrez, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book. "Dealers are trying to clear remaining 2013 model-year stock, which is 26 percent of current inventory, according to AutoTrader.com listings."
As for 2014, some experts predict vehicle sales to top 16.3 million units.
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Over lunch the other day I stumbled accidently into agreeing to teach private English classes. One minute I was joking with the boy that one day they could watch SpongeBob in English and the next, I'd been seconded as their English teacher and their Mum was working out what days they had free. Then on the weekend she asked Marina if they could start the coming Monday.
I tried to explain to Marina that I don't actually know how to teach English – something she didn't comprehend. Because isn't it easy? I speak it – so surely I can speak it to them and they'll learn – after all isn't that exactly what they do on a daily basis with me?
They do a mountain of grammar in school here and can explain phrasal verbs by the time they are 8, whereas I did more than most which was miniscule, so I'm learning it all the first time now. Secondly, teaching is actually a skill set – something people go to Uni for several years to learn. Thirdly, I barely have enough energy to struggle in Spanish let alone help someone else struggle through English and feel responsible for it.
But when Wednesday come around, the kids came with their books from class, ready to 'learn English'.
Since I can't teach them what comes next in the book, I thought I might pick another topic to tackle with the. Here's the killer: I actually don't have the vocabulary to talk with these kids. I might know the word in English but without resources, pictures, books or vocab lists – all of which will take a stack of time to find since I'm not a teacher with access to school resources…
So – in order to increase my Spanish vocab – and their English vocab – I'm on the hunt for word lists in English. I'm starting with soccer/futbal so we're ready for the world cup. If you have any ideas or word lists of vital vocabulary – send them on through!


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Here's the link to the new blog: http://www.healthnowmedical.com/category/gluten-intolerance-celiac/
This is the link to the new website:
Please visit and let me know your thoughts. But remember to comment on the new site not this one.
The content of this blog will be moved over to the new site so nothing will be lost. New content will continue, of course, on the new site while I transfer the older posts.
On the new site you will also have access to my youtube videos, as well as other blogs, all in one location.
There is a page on the site entitled: "Am I Gluten Sensitive" that is continuing to be enhanced as we go forward. The purpose and goal of that section is to create a dramatic increase in awareness of not only celiac disease but gluten sensitivity on a nation-wide scale.
So please do let me know you thoughts and anything you would like to see on future blog posts.
Lastly, please become a member of the site. It's not only free but you can get updates as they happen as well as engage with other members. Come join our community!
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Co-author of "The Gluten Effect"
Author of the eBook: "Gluten Intolerance – What You Don't Know May Be Killing You!"
Dr Vikki Petersen
Founder of HealthNOW Medical Center
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The Recruiting News
Smartpost Expands Diversity Reach To Support Growing Employer Demands
(August 18, 2011)
Smartpost expands diversity reach to support growing employer demands
Offering hundreds of diversity and women focused sites to recruit this highly sought after talent pool
SmartPost, the innovative online job posting and sourcing product from Bernard Hodes Group, continues to expand its growing e-media library in support of diversity initiatives for its customers.
Finding and attracting diversity talent still remains a top priority for many employers, even as hiring activities have slowed. Diversity recruitment continues to be attached to long-term business critical goals which are tightly aligned to the growth and success of their companies. Employers recognize that the collaboration of different cultures, ideas, and perspectives is an organizational asset that brings forth greater creativity and innovation in their workplace.
As companies look for ways to embrace and drive these diversity initiatives, they must have the right tools to support their HR teams who take the lead on increasing visibility, building employer brand recognition, and attracting these high profile candidates. SmartPost seamlessly supports these efforts by offering recruiters instant and easy access to hundreds of diversity job boards and sourcing destinations.
The SmartPost system identifies, recommends and distributes job openings to the most targeted sites based on several key criteria. Recruiters no longer have to know all the sourcing opportunities available to them as the SmartPost media recommendations engine helps them target only the most relevant sites for their needs. SmartPost also tracks and measures all source of hire data back into their ATS or Talent Management System so recruiting strategies can continue to be honed for ROI and performance.
"By using SmartPost, our customer's can ensure that diversity initiatives are integrated into the fabric of their recruiting strategies," said Carmen Doherty, VP and senior director for SmartPost. "Our client's recognize that in today's global marketplace they must have access to the best and brightest candidates with varied perspectives, skills, and experiences—and the depth and breadth of the SmartPost e-media library helps them do that."
Even today, diversity recruiting still includes the efforts companies are making towards hiring more women into their organizations. SmartPost has recently added several leading women-oriented sourcing destinations into its diversity channel, including WomensJobList. WomensJobList successfully matches thousands of job seekers with hundreds of companies all with the common goal of promoting diversity in the workplace and to tear down walls that create barriers to progress for everyone.
"Joining forces with SmartPost will allow WomensJobList to become accessible to an even larger client base and give our candidates access to more companies that seek to promote women inclusion within their workforce," said Meghan Kirk, Director of Marketing for WomensJobList. "We view our new relationship with SmartPost as a big step forward for the diversity recruiting marketplace."
About SmartPost
SmartPost, from Bernard Hodes Group, optimizes any organization's recruitment marketing investment with a software solution that uniquely combines innovative job posting and sourcing technology with customer service and strategic consulting. The thousands of options inside SmartPost's job distribution channels offer the greatest reach in the industry, including posting opportunities only available to SmartPost clients through strong media partnerships. SmartPost can recommend the most effective job boards, communities and affinity sites, which along with its one-stop billing system and industry-leading descriptive, accurate metrics enrich recruitment management and enhance decision-making. SmartPost delivers improved recruiting results and bottom-line ROI. SmartPost is available from www.SmartPost.com and through leading ATS/TMS systems.
About Bernard Hodes Group
Bernard Hodes Group offers innovative solutions and strategies to help companies find, keep and engage the best possible talent. Partnering with clients, Hodes offers a full array of integrated solutions, including: recruitment communications and support, strategic planning, hiring process assessments, and staffing technology (www.SmartPost.com). Headquartered in New York, with over 80 offices and affiliates around the globe, Bernard Hodes Group is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (www.omnicomgroup.com) - a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.
About WomensJobList
Founded in 1999, WomensJobList.com gives employers a tool to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace and to provide job seekers with easy access to those companies. Each job posted on WomensJobList appears on the leading websites for women as ranked by Forbes Magazine top 100. Leveraging this network makes your job posting visible to thousands of both active and passive candidates.
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Six dynamite dancers join choreographer Eun-Me Ahn in "Let Me Change Your Name" on stage in an exploration of identity. The piece fluctuates from vignette to vignette, complete with a myriad of costume, lighting and music changes.
As the show begins, the performers demonstrate self-consciousness through a hyper-awareness of the audience. They pause to watch the crowd, watching them; and they reveal their bodies as they pull their garments over their faces, seeking a moment of privacy. The three male and three female dancers move uniformly, cleanly and clinically, walking in synchronised patterns and scooching along the floor.
Eun-Me Ahn takes the stage to deliver a meditative solo against a glaring red backdrop, gently turning her palms in and out as she cuts through space. Her dance fades with the music and she exits, making way for the vibrantly dressed corps. But all of Ahn's solos, strung throughout the show, provide a calming focus point in between chaotic flurries of movement on stage.
Photo Credit: Eunji Park.
The rapid-fire changing scenes range from fierce to sombre. Dancers jump up against to sounds of bubble gum popping against a vivid green background, strutting around in different states of "clothedness." They dress and un-dress each other, firing their costumes around stage. Once exposed, they coyly clutch their garments to their bodies in an effort to conceal themselves, grasping for a sense of decorum; but other times, they dance topless without reservation.
Let Me Change Your Name navigates gender with a range of movement, but the most noticeably gendered movement is female. The silly hip bounce and accompanying head bob, performed by a grinning man, makes the audience chuckle. Flicking skirts and balanced movement on forced arch, like wearing high heels, lighten the atmosphere. The cast eventually finds freedom of expression with endearing fairylike skips and flicking wrists, but there were few references to specifically masculine movement – except for a muscleman reference and a Michael Jackson-esque hip thrust.
When the dancers slip into gesture phrase work, turning and reaching, they morph into androgynous silhouettes by moving out of the spotlight. But when the performers reclaim the stage, they revert to patterns from the opening sequence – just distinctly groovier. They bop along to their own frequencies, in a Gaga-inspired jam session, and all too soon – the lights black out as Eun-Me Ahn abruptly rushes through the crowd.
As consolation, the dancers run through a funky curtain call, repeating familiar movements and reminding us of their journey into unabashed individuality.
Photo credit: Eunji Park.
Dance Umbrella 2017
Eun-Me Ahn's Let Me Change Your Name is part of London's Dance Umbrella Festival and runs at The Place 24-25 October 2017. The London Dance Umbrella began in 1978 and annually brings international dance into the UK's capital city. A celebration of 21st century choreography, Dance Umbrella curates a unique performance programme, with some pieces set in the traditional theatre, while others are performer in London's open spaces. Beyond the schedule of performances, Dance Umbrella additionally provides a range of workshops, classes, lectures and professional development opportunities. The 2017 Dance Umbrella festival runs from 11 – 28 October.
Additional Dance Umbrella performances:
Origami by Satchie Noro & Silvain Ohl
Trois Grandes Fugues a mixed bill with Lyon Opera Ballet
To follow along with Dance Umbrella on social media, check out the @DanceUmbrellaUK account and #DUFest17 hashtag. For dance updates all year round, visit the account of the @ThePlaceLondon.
Let Me Change Your Name is also part of Korea/UK 2017-18, a year of cultural collaborations between South Korea and the United Kingdom.
Photo credit: Eunji Park
Disclosure: Up&AtEm Travel was provided show admission to "Let Me Change Your Name" for an honest review. To work with me for reviews and other content such as guest blogs and social media marketing – contact me for collaborations.


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TouchMountain – To the world's peaks with your Windows Phone.
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TouchMountain is the perfect tourist guide in the mountains and lets you discover peaks worldwide. You can find nearby mountains on the camera's viewfinder (Augmented Reality), on the map, via the search or on the list. Feat...


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Wild Boar Tenderloin
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Wild boar meat comes from truly wild animals that are trapped – not hunted – in Texas. The animals forage and root, eating a natural diet of grass, roots, nuts, fruits, acorns and grains. Wild boar meat is similar to pork, only darker, redder and more intensely flavored. Lean wild boar meat lends a unique flavor to your favorite recipes. A sweet and slightly nutty flavor with velvety texture makes the wild boar tenderloin top-of-the-list for chefs and home cooks alike.
- Truly wild boar
- Natural diet of grass, roots, nuts, fruits, acorns and grains
- Humanely-trapped
- No hormones, no antibiotics
- USDA inspected
- Sold in an uncooked state
- 2 tenderloins per package
- Product of USA
- For best taste on fresh products, use or freeze within 3-5 days of receipt; for frozen products, use within 1-2 days after thawing
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For basic cooking instructions, Download our Wild Boar Cooking Guide.
The tenderloin is, as its name implies, a tender cut of meat which makes it easy to cook—marinate it or rub with your favorite spices and then grill or roast it.
Because it is so lean, be careful not to dry it out when cooking. You can always put it back on the heat if it needs it, but there is no way to un-cook it.


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Having guns in your home should help to protect it, not to make it more vulnerable. Yet, if not properly stored and cared for, your guns can become a liability. They can even become deadly, if an intruder is able to access and use your guns before you do.
Here are some home security tips that will keep your home, as well as your guns, safe:
- Install a robust home security system. We won't get into debating right now whether you should have a monitored home security system, and whether or not you should install it yourself. The point is that, whatever kind of security system you choose, make sure it covers all of the bases. It should take into account every entry point to the home, but it should also consider the layout of your yard, as well as other physical characteristics.
- Store your guns properly. You may only have guns for hunting, and not intend to use them for home security. That's perfectly fine. Just make sure you store the guns in a secure location, and that you store your ammo separately. If you do intend to use a gun for home security, store it in a keypad-based gun safe or gun box that can be easily accessed, but only by you. The last thing you want is for it to wind up in the hands of a home invader.
- Choose the right kind of gun for home security. A gun for home security shouldn't be so powerful that it goes through your neighbor's wall. It should also be one that's comfortable in your hands.
- Follow basic gun safety procedures. Consider taking a course on gun safety, if you haven't done so in a few years. Even if you have, review the basics: don't point at anything you don't intend to kill, always treat the gun as loaded, etc.
- Take extra care when there are children in the home. There's no reason that a home with children can't also have guns. It just means an extra level of diligence that you might not otherwise have. For example, after returning from the shooting range, triple-check that your gun is stored safely instead of simply checking twice.
Your home security may one day depend on your firearm. Treat it wisely, and with respect, and it will give you the peace of mind you need.
Image Credit: Flickr
This is a guest post by Madison Parker. Madison is an expert writer on subjects related to home security systems. Read more on her blog HomeSecuritySystems.net.
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