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On Sunday, December 18, at 7:00PM, Southminster Chancel Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert.
This year's concert will feature two major works: Ottorino Respighi's "Laud to the Nativity" and K. Lee Scott's "Sing the Songs of Bethlehem."
Both works will be accompanied by a professional orchestra.
"Laud to the Nativity" is a gem of a Christmas cantata, rarely performed by church choirs because of its technical challenges. Respighi, who was largely an instrumental composer, mixes Italian, French, and Russian styles of music into this 25-minute musical setting of the Nativity story. The result is a wonderfully eclectic mix of Romantic styles and a lush, moving musical experience.
"Sing the Songs of Bethlehem" is a collection of mostly traditional Christmas carols in a "Lessons and Carols" sort of format, scored for adult choir, childrens choir, handbells, orchestra, and congregation.
You don't want to miss this beautiful Christmas musical celebration, so mark your calendars for Sun., Dec.18.


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I slowly shone the flashlight all around me then quietly took one step forward, gingerly placing my foot on the ground before panning around me once more with the light. There had been a nice evening shower so the wet grass glistened in the flashlight beam, making it doubly hard to spot my quarry. Suddenly there it was; the object of my search, stretched out beneath the damp grass. I quickly pointed the light away so as not to spook it, cautiously lowered myself to one knee and prepared to do battle. The lightning reflexes of my youth long since gone, I thrust my hand downward as quickly as nature now allowed and felt the slippery wriggling beast in my grasp. Now came the trick; to tug the creature from its den without tearing it into pieces. With firm, constant, upward pressure I pulled my catch from its earthen domain. Success! Another fat night crawler for the bait can!
April showers do more than grow May flowers. They also bring the world's favorite fishing bait, night crawlers, to the surface. There have probably been more fish caught on night crawlers than on any other bait combined. Where I grew up in central Ohio, every square foot of earth harbored night crawlers, but not so here in Kansas. I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to why not, so I can only surmise the reason has something to do with our soil. Growing up, there were few bait shops near us and there was certainly no Walmart, so any night crawlers required for fishing had to be caught. On warm rainy spring nights they could be found stretched out on top of the ground anywhere there was earth. Usually we could catch all we needed on either side of the walk so we never even had to step into the yard.
Here in Kansas the first step, and possibly the toughest, at least where I live, is to find a place where night crawlers inhabit. City parks, grassy pastures compost piles and around old farm buildings are good spots to try. (You can ask avid fishermen, but as scarce as night crawlers are, don't hold your breath for a truthful response!) Wait until its good and dark, say after 9:30 or 10:00PM, and the wetter the night the better, even if it's raining lightly. Dress appropriately in old jeans and sneakers that you don't mind getting dirty. The only other requirements are a good flashlight with fresh batteries and some kind of container. Walk slowly and quietly, taking "soft" steps so as not to vibrate the ground any more than necessary, and pan the light all around you as you walk. You will find the crawlers' stretched out on the ground beneath the grass. Some will barely be peeking from their burrow while others will be extended nearly full length, but don't be fooled: their tail end will always be anchored in the hole ready to snatch them backwards in the blink of an eye. When you spot the slippery form of your quarry, squat or lower yourself to one knee and reach out as fast as possible, grasping the crawler firmly. If you can tell which end is still in the hole, grab it as near the hole as possible; if you can't tell one end from the other, grab for the middle and you'll soon know which end you have! You'll likely have to "coax" the crawler from the hole, so pull upward firmly, but not hard enough to tear it apart, This will take some practice so don't be alarmed when you pull a few in half (those are still good bait; just use them first). Soon the worm will release its grasp and you can add it to the can. Sometimes you will find 2 crawlers attached and mating, and if you're quick enough, both can be bagged at once.
Most night crawlers purchased at bait shops are shipped down from Canada where one author suggested as many as a billion are harvested each year. It's such a serious business there that fields are leased for harvesting much as deer hunting or fishing rights are leased around here. That author put the going rate at over $40.00 per thousand and claims that on a good night more than $800.00 can be made for those willing to spend the time. That's a lot of worms!
Night crawlers are classified as "deep burrowers" and are very efficient at incorporating organic matter into the soil. Their waste is very beneficial, and their burrows, as deep as 5 or 6 feet, help incorporate moisture and break up the soil.
When I moved to Kansas I saw it as a lifeless land with few outdoor opportunities. However, each day since has shown me outdoor adventures I was missing. That new perspective has not yet turned Kansas into a land abounding with free night crawlers for the taking, and I don't see a "worm lease" anywhere in my future, so short of growing them in my own lawn, I guess I'm resigned to helping a few of my northern neighbors earn their living whenever I need night crawlers for fishing……Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!
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As a technology consultant, I rely on several tech sources to stay informed about global industry trends. Naturally, I'm not the only one to notice how efficient, green and just plain fun tech has made education. With all the advances in instructional technology, including distance and mobile learning applications, I no longer have a good excuse for not continuing my education. I can't complain that I don't have the time, money or access to quality training. In this digital age, education is truly at my fingertips. Even if I don't currently get to travel internationally, I can learn a new language, find out about other cultures, develop my professional skills and even take up a new hobby just in case I do. Social media technology platforms, such as Skype, make it easier than ever to interact with a mentor, coach or tutor wherever I happen to be.
Flexible Alternatives to Classroom Learning
While self-paced learning has been around for decades, e-books and cloud computing take it to a whole new level. High school students can earn a high school diploma online from Indiana University High School or study for a GED at Universal Class. With Internet access, students interact with instructors and other students, download their homework and upload completed assignments. Professionals learn a new language and study for certifications at their own convenience, taking tests online. The development of cloud computing has given schools the ability to offer free or low-cost courses online without needing to build up their infrastructure. The availability and low price of massive computing power and storage means that there's no longer a huge barrier preventing traditional schools from easily branching out into online education.
With all the information out there, it seems that the only barrier to my success is my ability to set a realistic goal and find a program that lets me develop the skills I want at my own pace. Free content is easily accessible from a diverse set of websites, including the following.
- Khan Academy allows you to access over 3,200 videos to learn almost anything for nothing.
- Cisco Networking Academy deploys education programs to more than 1 million worldwide students to develop critical technical and business skills.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers more than 2,100 free online courses.
In this age of electronic learning, it's easier than ever to get a degree, make a career change, learn a new skill or get remedial help. Cloud computing allows training professionals to provide instruction in cost effective, consistent way to individuals with every learning style. Local libraries provide access courseware, too. All it takes is a library card to unlock these riches.
New Devices for Learning
As the Internet replaces the chalkboard, tablet computers and mobile phones enable learners to access information using the same skills they use in playing games and making plans for the weekend. I like playing games so simulations, contests and gesture-based computing appeal to me. I get to practice and develop skills that previously required expensive lab equipment. Cloud technologies give schools the ability to simulate real-world server labs for advanced computing courses with virtualized servers, eliminating the need for schools to buy or lease space on dedicated servers.
While e-books aren't replacing print newspapers, magazines and reference materials overnight, there's no denying that fewer books are being printed. In fact, as of March 2012, Encyclopedia Britannica announced it will stop printing books. Technology tends to change what we view and how we access it. I certainly prefer to search online for something rather than hunt through dozens of documents, don't you? As people expect content to be available for free, companies have to find other ways to demonstrate value to their customers, typically through personalized services. That's good news for all of us!
The digital age of education emerges as a natural evolution. Just in the last few centuries, we've gone from the printing press to digital production and distribution. Multimedia courses are available to a worldwide audience. Now's the time to seek out every available opportunity for professional and personal enrichment to become the global citizen you've always wanted to be.
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How is College Different from High School?: Pointers to Help Students Make the Transition to College
By: Cheryle D. Snead-Greene, Ph.D., Head Academic Coach, Prairie View A&M University, NTA Board Member
*The top 10 ways that high school is different from college are listed below:
1. In high school… Your teachers constantly remind you of due dates and upcoming tests and quizzes.
1. While in college…Once the professor lists the dates on the course calendar or syllabus, he or she assumes students are capable of obtaining this information on their own without the constant reminders.
2. In high school…Students basically attend school every day for the same hours – so there is quite a bit of structure and sameness to your days.
2. While in college…Classes typically meet only two or three times a week and students have large gaps between classes, leading to very little structure – and often a bit too much freedom that some students cannot handle well.
3. In high school…Students often spend time in class completing assignments to fill class time – what some students refer to as "busywork."
3. While in college…The bulk of class time is spent taking notes or participating in discussions – not completing homework or other graded assignments.
4. In high school…Teachers often teach to the test – typically feeding students all the information needed to study for exams.
4. While in college…Professors often lecture about much more material than you'll ever be tested upon — for the sake of knowledge — though you will still need to understand both what material will be tested and the best way for you to study it.
5. In high school…Many students could do very well academically by simply studying an hour or two a week – or by cramming for a test the night before.
5. While in college…The best students cite the importance – and need – to study and prepare for classes on a daily basis. The standard rule is students need to spend three hours of work outside of class for every hour spent in class.
6. In high school…Your teachers are both subject experts and trained educators and in theory know the latest and greatest methods to teach the material.
6. While in college…Your professors – many of whom hold doctoral degrees – are experts in their fields and trained researchers (who must continue to publish to stay academically qualified to teach), but their teaching methods and lecture styles may be completely different from anything you have experienced.
7. In high school…Your teachers keep a watchful eye on your progress and will contact you or your family if your grades are faltering.
7. While in college…Your professors may well be aware of your progress – or lack of it – but most expect their students to initiate discussions about grades and/or seek assistance – all of which is done during your professor's office hours.
8. In high school…Your reading assignments are fairly light, and some is done in class — whether through individual reading or lecturing straight from the book.
8. While in college…You can expect a very heavy load of reading – all of it done outside of class. Some of the reading may be discussed in class, but even without discussing it, the professor may choose to test you on it.
9. In high school…Students are often spoon-fed all the information, with a focus on facts and memorization.
9.While in college…Students are expected to think – and learn – beyond the facts to develop complex understanding of information and theories from multiple sources.
10.In high school…Students who are struggling can get extra credit for completing additional assignments, improving your overall grade.
10.While in college…Students who are struggling are encouraged to seek extra help and tutoring, but very few college professors offer any type of extra credit.
*Data from MyCollegeSuccessStory.com
Article from the National Tutoring Association Newsletter Winter 2016


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By Robert Bicknell
It seems that every time I turn around there is a new club coming onto the market which promises longer straighter drives; or a ball which promises more distance, or better stopping power. How about shoes which provide more support, or more spring?Technology is doing its best to replace skill and, to be honest, they are accomplishing it.
The question is that with all the technology available today, why are handicaps remaining close to the same as they were 30 years ago?
Regarding questions about technology, let me give you my personal view.
When I was 18 years old (yes they had golf back then. I'm old but not that old), we used persimmon headed drivers (yes, made of wood. Which is why they were called "woods") and a balata golf ball.
For those unfamiliar with the term, a balata ball was a three piece ball with a liquid centre, rubber windings (like a super long rubber band) and a soft, thin balata cover. They were easily damaged because of the thin cover. They also went "out of round" meaning they lost their shape after a while from being hit too often. A good ball would last you maybe one round if you were lucky. Pros, however, used to change their ball every three holes.
They were known more for their spinning ability and less for distance.
That being said, when I was 18 years old, I drove the ball 300 yards and was one of the longest hitters in my state. However, I am now 58 years old and can occasionally rip one 320 – 340 (when I'm healthy – which isn't often anymore).
So technology is making a huge difference in length, but I don't score as well as I did when using balata balls and thin blade irons, so technology isn't the answer to every question.
In my case, I used to "work the ball" meaning I could make it do pretty much whatever I wanted, but with the game improvement clubs of today and the type of ball, this is more difficult as everything wants to go straight. Intentionally spinning the ball in a certain direction isn't much of an option anymore.
But, you say, if everything is going longer and straighter, wouldn't people play better and handicaps come down? In theory, yes, and if golf were just about hitting the ball they would, but it isn't.
There is a huge difference between hitting balls and "playing golf."
Playing golf is mostly a mental exercise. You plan what you want to do to get from point A to point B ands point C, and then attempt to execute your plan. Unfortunately, it almost never goes according to plan and that's when we see the difference between someone who hits balls and those who "play golf".
The one thing that really hasn't changed much in 200 years is putting and that area alone is one of the biggest reasons handicaps haven't changed. While clubs and balls got longer, golf courses have too and more designers have added strategic bunkers to keep things challenging.
But putting hasn't really changed much except for the speed of the greens which have gotten faster over the years due to…technology. We have better strains of grass for greens; better maintenance equipment and smarter golf course superintendents who can make the greens like pool tables.
One of the reasons why Augusta National is so terrifying for players in the Masters tournament isn't the length of the course or deep rough (which there isn't any). The terror comes from the speeds of the greens which players have described as being like putting in your bathtub and trying to stop the ball before it goes down the drain.
Harvey Penick, a legendary golf teacher, was fond of reminding his students that the woods were full of long hitters, but a player with a great short game can compete with anyone anywhere.
He was 100 per cent correct.
If you want to lower your handicap, focus more on the shots inside 120 yards, improve your chipping and putting. Do that and you will see your scores go down quite quickly and, even better, you'll win more bets.
Speaking of The Masters, I'm sticking with Adam Scott.—VNS


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Ganado Services Limited ('GSL') is a leading corporate service provider in Malta servicing an extensive portfolio of international and local clients. In accordance with the Company Service Providers Act, 2013, GSL is a registered corporate service provider with the Malta Financial Services Authority, the local regulator, and as such is subject to regulatory compliance procedures under Maltese law.
Ganado Services Limited has its registered office at 171, Old Bakery Street, Valletta, VLT 1455, Malta and it is an affiliate company of GANADO Advocates in Malta.
GSL has been actively engaged for the last thirty years in offering a broad spectrum of shipping and corporate administrative services ranging from ship administration and registration of vessels under the Malta Flag, registered office, resident agent and process agent services to full company secretarial services, including the organisation of Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings. In parallel with the steady development of Malta's corporate governance régime, GSL dedicated considerable energy and resources during the last few years to provide its clients with full corporate governance services.


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December 13th
Dream word – LOOK
"Leah had nice eyes, but Rachel was stunningly beautiful."(THE MESSAGE.)
Of hot lips, curvy hips and lovely eyes?
Now Jacob loved Rachel. There is no doubt that Rachel was red hot and ready to be plucked. There is no doubt that Rachel was a beauty, a curvy stunning beauty, indeed, the most desirable of propositions. Her sister Leah on the other hand, well, she had nice eyes and that my friends, says it all.
When all of Jacob The Twister's chickens finally came home to roost, he, by Laban's great deceit, found himself married to both of these pairs of eyes and the Bible records that Jacob loved Rachel more than Leah. Well after all, why wouldn't he? Leah lacked the lusciousness of femininity, for after all, all Leah had was a pair of lovely eyes!
It is at this point that God steps in, closing Rachel's womb and opening Leah's, so much so that it was Leah who was primarily the fruitful one and it would be through Leah's offspring that Messiah would come. Leah in the naming of her children and in the prayer of her desperation was certainly on first name and intimate terms with God. Leah, with the lovely eyes, was blessed by God and fruitful. Red hot Rachel, all ready to be plucked, wasn't!
Despite having seemingly good eyesight, young men are mostly led by their loins rather than their head. Indeed, if truth were told tonight, most throbbing of the heart would be found to emanate some two feet further down the torso. All red hot Rachel's, ready to be plucked, seem to have that effect on men. I need to tell you tonight then, that when it comes to peace and blessedness, yes when it comes to fun and fruitfulness in all its mellowed and autumn glory, that it is the eyes which have it. If you are looking for a spouse, then look at their eyes? Where are they looking? Are they looking to God? Because if they are, they shall be lovely eyes, full of peace, blessedness and delightful fruitfulness.
Speaking as a man then, let me tell you tonight my boys, that is the eyes which have it!
Listen: "Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies." (Proverbs 31:10 NKJV.)
Pray: Lord, help me seek and search for You, desire and pray for you, to be found and be reflected even in the shallow's of both my lover's eyes. Amen.
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In the late 1990s and first decade of the 2000s, scholars and policy makers began focusing on the threat of natural resources to peace and stability. The presence of some natural resources, it seemed, was correlated with greater potential for civil conflict, instability, and war.
Under what conditions do natural resources promote conflict? And, under what conditions might they lead to peace?
With the help of a grant from the US Institute of Peace, Prof. Ron and his colleague, Pierre Englebert, studied the impact of oil on the onset, duration, and termination of civil war in Congo Brazzaville. Later, with the help of a grant from the Arsenault family foundation, Prof. Ron organized a workshop and special issue of the Journal of Conflict Resolution on the issue.
Politics matter; natural resources on their own have little effect. More specifically, the nature and quality of the state in question matters tremendously.
RON, J., Guest editor. Journal of Conflict Resolution 49/4. Special issue, "Primary Commodities and Civil War."
RON, J. "Paradigm in Distress? Primary Commodities & Civil War." Journal of Conflict Resolution 49/4: 443-455.
ENGLEBERT, P. & J. RON. "Primary Commodities & War: Congo-Brazzaville's Ambivalent Resource Curse." Comparative Politics 37/1: 61-81.
RON, J. "Stop Looking the Other Way." Globe and Mail. August 10; "Le bras inegal de la justice internationale." Le Devoir. August 20.


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Monday, January 25, 2016
What Is the EU General Data Protection Regulation?
It has been a long time coming, but the new EU data security and privacy law, also known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is finally close to being finalized and will likely go into effect sometime in 2017. This article includes an outline of the GDPR and why it is important for organizations to not panic over changes to the existing data rules; the current Data Protection Directive (DPD) and why the EU felt the need to change to the GDPR; some of the more important vocabulary included with the new law; and outlines of the new articles contained with the GDPR and how they will affect organizations.
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Samsung promises to bring Christmas cheer with #WishUponMyGalaxy campaign
Samsung shares the festive spirit with its Samsung Galaxy users by releasing #WishUponMyGalaxy campaign. Cheil India conceptualizes the unique digital engagement campaign to embrace holiday cheer!
#WishUponMyGalaxy campaign is all about sharing one's wish and bringing it alive for the users! Samsung Galaxy consumers are encouraged to use all-in-one My Galaxy app. The users have to visit the My Galaxy app, share their wishes and Samsung will ensure it brings a smile to its users. The My Galaxy app users will in turn stand a chance to groove to peppy songs while a chosen few will be put in spotlight with a customized animated song. The music videos are a treat to eyes and ears and are being sung keeping in mind the users' wishes.
Speaking about the campaign, Sanjeev Jasani, Head – Digital, Cheil India said, "Samsung is very close to our hearts. Samsung always encourages us to go beyond our boundaries of creativity and captivate the audience in a unique manner. #WishUponMyGalaxy dwells on a strong emotion – joy of surprising people. The campaign is all about touching the hearts of the people and we believe it has been brought alive in a very engaging manner."
Running up to Christmas Eve (campaign ends on 24th Dec 2016), the ongoing campaign has resulted in some fantastic response from the My Galaxy app users. On the first two days of the campaign we have received over 10 thousand wishes and the thematic video has got over 4 lakh views.
If you want to be left spellbound, log on to your My Galaxy app on your Samsung mobile and #WishUponMyGalaxy
Thematic Video Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqaXkzPmuMg
A participant's wish that was converted to a video song –
Campaign Elements:
Client: Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd.
Creative Agency: Cheil SW Asia
Creative Team: Vishal Chemjong, Laven Chauhan, Neeraj Too, Snigdhadeb Gangopadhyay, Vinay Anand, Ritesh Choudhary
Account Management: Binodan Sarma, Varun Sharma, Kritika Bhusan, Kalpana Chauhan
Working title of the campaign : #WishUponMyGalaxy
Campaign ends on: 24th Dec


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A dogleg right to start the day! Tee off with enough club to get you past the corner, staying clear of the tree in the right rough. This leaves an uphill second shot into a two-tiered green. Club up and make a smooth swing!
The second hole is a straight away par-5. Take out the driver and fire away to a wide open fairway! With a well struck three wood on the second shot, this green can be reached in two. For the best angle into the green, stay to the left side of the fairway.
This short par-3 pretty well lays out right in front of you and is a great opportunity to steal a birdie on the front nine. Take enough club to clear the bunker in front of the green and you should be well on your way to a great score.
Have some fun on this one. Anything from hybrid to driver off the tee on this short par-4 will leave you with a short second shot. Avoid the woods to the left and you may walk away with a red number on this one!
On the tee box, make sure to pull the club that you hit with the most accuracy. With out of bounds on the right and left, you want to keep this one down the middle. The green is guarded by trees, so the best play on your second shot is to lay up between the bunkers just beyond the trees. This will leave you a short wedge into a very straightforward green.
Another hole that requires some accuracy off the tee. Out of bounds line the right so you definitely want to stay left on this hole. A mid to low iron on your second shot into the green should leave you with another great birdie opportunity.
How daring do you want to be? The smart play here would be a hybrid off the tee, aimed just right of the bunker but a three wood over the bunkers would leave you with a very short wedge in. The landing area over the bunkers is small, so this is definitely a risk-reward option. A wedge into a tricky green, guarded by water in the front and bunkers in the back makes this a delicate second shot, regardless of where you're coming from. Put your second on the green, two-putt and run to the next tee with a par.
Pull out a low iron and fire away into this small green that is guarded by water in the front. It's a delicate tee shot but a good one will leave you with a definite par and a great chance for another birdie.
This tee shot can be a bit deceiving. A driver may get you in some trouble so a safe hybrid off the tee is definitely the way to go. Line up on the left edge of the hill and fire away. This will leave you with a low iron into a very big green. As long as you don't miss left, you should come away with a par here.
This dogleg right par-5 sets up perfect for a little fade off the tee. Once you clear the trees on the right you should have a hybrid or three wood in your hand for a shot into a very reachable green. As long as you stay in play off the tee, you should definitely walk away with a red number here.
Another driver off the tee into a fairly open fairway. The ideal shot is down the left side, leaving you with a medium to low iron into the green. This two-tiered green can be difficult at times so take a two putt par and head to the next tee.
Welcome to one of the best birdie opportunities of the day! At just 347 yards from the tips, this short par-4 offers a wide fairway off the tee and a great birdie opportunity with a well placed second shot.
Stop for a second and admire this one. The thirteenth is easily one of the most visually appealing holes on the course. Pull out a hybrid and stay left of the big tree on the right side of the fairway. This will leave you with a 150 yard, downhill second shot into a wide open green.
This short par-3 is all right in front of you. There's trouble right but take a short iron and make a smooth swing and you'll be good to go. This is probably the best birdie opportunity amongst the par-3s on the course.
This blind tee shot is a bit of a scary one. There is no need to be too aggressive so pull out a three wood and fire away. Once in the fairway, the rest of the hole will be right in front of you. All you need for your second shot is a mid-iron into a green guarded by a bunker on the left.
Welcome to the final par-5 of the day. This is the shortest par-5 in length, but possibly the toughest you have seen thus far. With water stretching the entire length of the right side of the hole, your tee shot is critical. Once in the fairway this green is definitely reachable in two, making for another great birdie opportunity!
Take a deep breath before stepping onto this tee box. This 191 yard par-3 is definitely the longest of the day. Pull out a long iron and take a cut at this one. If you are able to hit the green in regulation and two-putt for a par, you will definitely feel like you just birdied.
Definitely take your time on this tee shot and admire the second best looking hole on the golf course. With a fairway guarded by water in both the front and the back, this tee shot must be hit accurately. Once you find the fairway, you should have a mid to low iron into a very simple green. A par to finish up the day will be a great score on this hole!
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The PM has been sworn in. So did the Cabinet except for 5 individuals who should not have joined in at the time as they were not made Senators yet. The new term begins with a fiasco yet to be rectified. There has been rallies by PR and NGOs showing anger at alleged fraud and also directed at the Election Commission (EC) demanding reforms and for the heads to step down.
Obviously, none of the rallies and demands will be met because the Govt will not want to bow down to such pressure. In turn, they started to arrest PR leaders and activists but ignore pro-Umno bloggers and Utusan Malaysia and even Perkasa. The show of power to silence the Opposition is back.
Such is the beginnings of Najib's new term. Uncertainty, draconian acts, selective prosecutions, all being the continuation of his previous term. No reforms are evident although Najib has reiterated that he will want to do so. While spewing such promises, the Sedition Act is used again. And arrests made to show power and strike fear into Malaysians.


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Puerto Arturo is a small village located within walking distance of the town of Reque, which straddles the Pan-American highway about 15 miles south of Chiclayo. Like many of Peru's older remote desert villages, Puerto Arturo presents the over-all appearance of a deteriorating, tired town. There are many old crumbling residences and the town's park has gone to seed. One feels that if there ever was a sense of community it was lost to the past long ago. Part of the explanation for the abandoned buildings and lack of vibrancy in the community is that many younger families have moved to larger cities where opportunities to earn a living are better, leaving behind the older folks with their memories. The young people who do remain are either subsistence farming or working during the day in one of the nearby cities.
One institution that is alive and well in Puerto Arturo is the school. I.E.N 10043 has been educating kids ages 4 through 13 for many years before sending them off to high school in Reque. Present enrollment is about 50 kids, though that number can fluctuate wildly day-to-day depending on if the kid's help is needed in the fields or at home.
Zenaida Guevara has been teaching 1st and 2nd grade kids for 27 years at this school. She likes kids and enjoys her job. She says that after 27 years every day is still a little different. She took pride in showing us "things that cost nothing"… bottle caps, old tires and plastic bottles filled with sand that are used effectively for physical exercise and games for the kids.
Ninfa Milian is a 22 year veteran at I.E.N 10043. She teaches the 5th and 6th grades. Besides the basics she enjoys getting the kids interested in art and literature to "make them aware of their creative abilities."
Malu Julca is an unpaid teaching assistant working with the younger kids. She is majoring in education at Pedro Ruiz Gallo University in Lambayeque. She loves working with kids and they obviously love her.
The woman in this photo (she asked that her name not be used) lives at the school in a small unused classroom. She does the cooking for the kids, cleans the classrooms, and is responsible for security. Today she is cooking rice pudding as part of the government's "Vaso de Leche" program (daily glass of milk) for poor school kids. Besides milk, government donated food for qualifying poor schools includes rice, flour and bread supplied by contract with local vendors.
We were at the school at the invitation of Isabel Paredes who teaches the middle grades and is presently acting director. Isabel was the assistant director of the school in Las Colmenas where we sponsored a chocolatada last December and has asked if we could do the same for the Puerto Arturo school.
We were impressed with the attitude of the teachers and kids and think this school is deserving, but if they are going to have a Christmas party this year we need help. Peru's economy continues to grow rapidly – although outlying areas have yet to see any benefit, and with it has come rising inflation. Prices for many of the items needed for a chocolatada… chocolate milk, paneton, toys and services have risen by as much as 20% over last year, while the dollar has dropped to a low of 2.58 soles. It is becoming more difficult for us to sponsor these activities. We need contributions if we are to continue our efforts. If you would like to help sponsor a Christmas chocolatada in Puerto Arturo next month please visit the Promesa Peru website.


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Are Toxic Coal Ash Ponds Confidential Business Information?
Almost one year ago, a dyke holding back the 40-acre coal ash pond at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant broke, releasing more than 500 million gallons of toxic coal ash. The sludge (six feet deep in some places) spread out over 400 acres, damaged 12 homes, and wrecked a train. It was the largest human-induced environmental disaster since Chernobyl.
For the last year, Earthjustice and our partners have worked to reveal the location and contents of toxic coal ash ponds around the United States. We have had some notable success.
But some companies like Duke Energy, Alabama Power, Georgia Power and First Energy asked the EPA to withhold the information, claiming it is "confidential business information." We filed a complaint late Tuesday in federal district court under the Freedom of Information Act to obtain the withheld information because we believe access to it is vital to the health and safety of those living near these potentially hazardous sites.
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5th Discovery in a Row for BG Group Offshore Tanzania
BG Group today announced its fifth consecutive Tanzania gas discovery with the Mzia-1 exploration well located in Block 1, offshore southern Tanzania.
Mzia-1 is BG Group's first discovery within the deeper Cretaceous section and opens an extensive new play fairway within the Group's offshore acreage in Blocks 1, 3 and 4, to complement the now proven Tertiary fairway.
Preliminary evaluation of the results indicates 55 metres of natural gas pay in good quality sands. An extensive logging programme has been completed, including the acquisition of pressure data and gas samples.
Significantly, the well has de-risked a number of adjacent Cretaceous prospects, which could form part of a future Mzia hub. These prospects are expected to be tested in a future appraisal programme to be defined following incorporation of data from this new well and 3D seismic.
The new resources proven by Mzia and the potential of adjacent prospects are currently under evaluation. Prior to drilling Mzia-1, BG Group had estimated mean total gross recoverable resources approaching 7 trillion cubic feet of gas from the four previous discoveries drilled in Tanzania.
Mzia-1 is approximately 45 kilometres offshore southern Tanzania in a water depth of 1 639 metres. It is some 23 kilometres from the Jodari-1 discovery and is part of the 2012 three-to-four well exploration programme.
Following the imminent completion of operations at Mzia, the Deepsea Metro-1 will relocate to Block 3 for the drilling of the next exploration prospect, Papa-1.
BG Group as operator has a 60% interest in Blocks 1, 3 and 4 offshore Tanzania, with Ophir Energy plc holding 40%.
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After years of searching for the perfect one, Abilgaile finally got her wish: to have a service dog. She wanted a dog to be her buddy, to go for walks, open doors, snuggle, and to help her mommy keep her safe. Abigaile has always loved dogs, especially giving and recieving kisses from them– now she has her very own to put a smile on her face!
The family traveled to Ohio to meet their dog and to train, making sure they worked well together, and to ensure the dog was absolutely right for her. After two weeks, they returned home with Blaze, a golden retriever, who quickly become Abigaile's best friend.
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As we've been discussing for weeks now... plenty of snow chances in the pipeline, but as has gone this winter, so have gone those chances – largely snowless in the end, especially for the greater Denver metro area.
Our next "chance" of snow arrives late Friday, following a nice warm-up over the next couple of days. MOS guidance has highs in the low 60s for your Thursday, so you'll certainly want to get out and enjoy. Snow or no snow, Saturday we'll be much colder, with highs likely in the 20s and 30s across eastern Colorado.
This system won't differ much from the others. Here we are three days out and the energy associated with it again looks perhaps a bit stronger than the last few systems... but again, we remember how the others looked a few days out as well. This pattern is simply unfavorable for big snow, systems are moving way too fast, and models are having a huge amount of trouble in forecasting them.
I do think the EURO has a good idea, however, especially showing very nicely the banded snowfall that will be possible Friday night and Saturday across eastern Colorado and the Front Range.
If we look at its morning run from today, we see these bands quite clearly. It doesn't take much imagination to assume any one of those moves just a few miles north or south... and if they do any given location either sees a few inches of snow, or virtually nothing.
The GFS is a bit more bullish with coverage, but again shows a banded snowfall event. It has totals in the 1 - 3" range up near the Wyoming state line, and in the 2 - 4" range across the greater Denver area. If we factor in Pattern + Number of Days Out + Winter 2017 - 18 we see the huge bust potential still on the plate (P + NDO + Y17Y18 = Not Much Snow).
And finally, a check of the gambler charts shows the current odds of total snowfall through this weekend. Not terribly impressive, but certainly a chance at seeing another light snowfall across the region:
So, like last time, as we sit today a bit more to like about this system if you want snow... but given the overall pattern, let's do a bit of a wait and see and see how things look in another 24 hours or so. And, if you're like me and only received a dusting of snow this past weekend, rest assured there are some more "maybe snows" waiting in the wings. Perhaps one of them will actually pan out.
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Susan Boyle is not a happy woman. She has been waiting for her M&S home delivery all morning. She has passed the time, squirming at her youtube audition video on her new iPad for hours on end. Someone should tell her there are loads more videos.
"They told me my shopping would be here before 10" she said,"Since I'm rich and very famous, they should have come to me first".
Good Susan, the trappings of success have other benefits.
"When I phoned the first time to ask them what was going on, they said it would be this morning. My Blackberry is red hot with calls to M&S. Now, after a dozen calls, they put me on hold and I get transferred to a call centre in Mumbai!! Where's that, near London. Oh michty me and I'm supposed to be signing my multi platinum CD at the Co op this afternoon."
My pal phoned them, "Susan wants her BLT triple pack of sandwiches, nane of that brown bread, she only has white" she said, "Mind, you need to get a pass from the security mannie, sleeping in his van ootside."
"Then they phoned us back and told us, sorry we are unable to deliver due to operational delays" said her pal.
What they didn't tell Susan was that delivery vans from all over the UK had been diverted and their deliveries prioritised so that all the big Tories in the UK could receive, free of charge, van loads of goodies thanking Cameron for his battle against the Labour Party.
Food, not out of date but nearly, intended for the homeless, is being diverted to fill the freezers of already wealthy Tories. You scratch my back and I'll feed your kids for free, it's a nice wee earner.
Premium products have found their way to the homes of all the Shadow Cabinet. Especially popular lines in salmon, caviar, duck, goose and pheasant are on their way to Eton School in an effort to allow the rich Tories school to make even more money for it's "charitable status." M&S free evenings are popular out Eton way with paying guests splashing the cash in anticipation of a Tory election victory.
Meanwhile, Susan has to be content with another fish supper with pickled onions. mmmmmmmmm lovely.
"It's back to Tesco for me" said Susan, "they'll deliver my messages on time"


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While filming segments for the ChefNedra.com blog reel…laughing and cracking up is a regular part of the scene lol.
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Africa Junior Championship
Rwanda 3-1 Algeria
Semi finals, Friday
Egypt vs. Rwanda
Tunisia vs. Morocco
RWANDA Junior National team defied odds to secure a berth at this year's FIVB Men's 21 World Championships which will be held in Ankara and Izmir, Turkey from August 22 to September 1, 2013.
Rwanda beat Algeria 3-1 [25-19], [25-13], [16-25] and 25-22] to sail through to the semi finals of the Africa championship yesterday in Tunisia.
Bonnie Mutabazi, Samuel Niyogisubizo 'Tyson', Nelson and skipper Aimable Mutuyimana are some of the players who impressed as Rwanda frustrated Algeria to win the decisive game.
The youthful team beat Congo Brazzaville in the opening game last Saturday before losing 0-3 last saturday to Tunisia in the second group game on Sunday. They bounced back strongly to boost their hopes of making the last four with a 3-0 victory over Sierra Leone on Tuesday.
Rwanda under Kenyan-born experienced coach Paul Bitok will face Egypt in the last four on Friday as hosts and defending champions Tunisia play Morocco in the other game.
The U-21 team has emulated their juniors who qualified for the U-17 World Cup which will be held in Mexico later this year after finishing fourth in the African tournament held in Algeria in January.
The Men's Junior African Nations Championship is considered the biggest between all the age group competitions attracting the biggest number of participants in Africa.
The deserved victory meant that Rwanda qualified to the global showpiece alongside hosts Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt as Africa's representatives following their qualification to the semi finals.
The World Championship provides a platform for the next generation of stars to showcase their skills on the international stage and potentially take the big step into the giant world of the senior ranks.
The competition features a revised format having been expanded from 16 to 20 teams, made up of the hosts and 19 qualifiers.
Russia are the defending champions after their success in Brazil in 2011, their eighth in 11 appearances in the competition. They will face a double South American threat – from Argentina and Brazil – as well as from fellow Europeans, Serbia, Poland and Italy.


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By Wendell Potter
We all took notice when three of the largest and most recognizable corporate heavyweights Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JP Morgan inserted themselves in the healthcare debate last January. Now we're getting a better look into exactly how and why, remarkably because insurance giant United Health Group took legal action to prevent their former employees from defecting to the new project. Though the big splash from the announcement was light on specifics, the significance was clear –Titans of Industry know that private healthcare insurance is broken. I'm glad they've taken that step, but we cannot give them excessive credit.
This joint venture, called ABC in court documents, seems to be pursuing the noble goal of lowering pharmacy costs, enhancing the quality of care, and reducing complexity. I'd say that's an effective diagnosis of clear flaws in our flailing employer-based system. Reforming that system is, however, an incomplete prescription.
The fact is employer-based coverage is plainly inadequate. New data shows that for people dependent on employer-based coverage, more are underinsured now than in 2010. Hard working Americans, thinking they're covered, are likely to face high out-of-pocket costs and deductibles that renders their insurance shockingly useless. This is the dangerous reality for the millions of people who do not work for ABC partners.
I can tell you from years of industry experience tinkering is not enough, and the sustainable fix is going to take more than well-intentioned innovations and startup culture.
ABC providing better healthcare for people working in a handful of companies is taking a tiny bite out of the real problem. Most people work for small and mid-sized businesses that cannot be realistically expected to follow suit. ABC, if successful, will create a boutique package for Amazon employees, but everyone else is still stuck.
A Medicare for All program addresses the same concerns, comes with the same benefits, and applies to a much larger pool of people. Healthcare security for Americans shouldn't be dependent on elite membership to a select college of corporations. Let's attack the problem with a safety net that covers everyone.
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Spread the word and spread the butter:-)
FRom 'Natural News', by Jonathan Benson, staff writer.
(NaturalNews) One of the most widely misunderstood food groups today, oils and fats can be both crucial and detrimental to your health, depending on what type they are and how they are processed. But with so many inconsistencies and mistruths emerging from health authorities and the mainstream media on the issue, it is difficult for many people to effectively decipher between the two. So to help clarify, here are six important facts you need to know about oils and fats that will change the way you view this food category, and hopefully improve the health of you and your family:
1) Saturated fats are important for brain health. Butter, coconut oil, lard, and various other types of saturated fat are constantly being demonized as artery-cloggers and heart-stoppers, but nothing could be further from the truth. A large percentage of…
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Hey everyone! Happy April! I've been around, but not WordPress, unfortunately. I feel like a dick for never writing, and when I do, I say I'm gonna start back up again, but never do. Ugh! If I had just followed through when I got my PC back .. but nooo, I decided I wanted to be lazy. But I still continued to do research and such on blogging and how to be successful in this and so on and so forth.
I really need to get back into the swing of things though, especially now. I say that because on Monday I received my very first VoxBox from Influenster, yay! Don't know much about Influenster, VoxBoxes, and all that jazz? Well basically, Influenster is a website that you join and write reviews, ask questions, hook up your social media accounts, etc. Sometimes the send you VoxBoxes, which is basically stuff sent to you to review on your social media websites. The more of a following you have, and the better you do, the more products you'll receive to review. Cool, eh? I think I explained it right =P and if you want to know more, or sign up! Just click here, please (it's a my referral link). Or, you can check out my badge, will I'll be posting sometime tonight. But ya, since I received this VoxBox, I feel like it's an awesome time for me to hopefully start writing in here again, especially if I'm gonna be doing reviews for these guys! Oh, and also because I signed up for Writing 101, ha! I probably should have finished Blogging 101 first, but fuck it .. Blogging will come around again. And it's still by The Daily Post, so it'll be good. I just hope it's not TOOOOO challenging. But maybe it'll also help me learn how to write better (ha) .. as in not always the words "but", "oh, and…", etc.
But ya .. what's been going on with me the past couple months? Psssh, not shit! It sucks! No luck in finding a job (although I'm not looking hard enough), and still no motivation to do anything. Well .. I have a little more motivation than before, but still. I started taking my thyroid medication, but not everyday. Not sure if I explained this before, but I'm supposed to take it everyday "an hour before breakfast". I'm kind of nocturnal, so I go to bed anywhere between 2-5am, and wake up between 1-4pm .. yeah, I sleep a long time. But when I wake up, I want to eat! I can't wait. So I put an alarm on my phone which wakes me up at 9am telling me to take it .. but 3/4 of the time I just turn it off. And that 1/4 I do want to take it, 1/2 the time I don't even have water by me, and I'm not beat for going downstairs to get some. But the other half I remember to bring water up. Oh, and speaking of not working .. I've been planning on going to a few temp agencies in the next week or two to update my resume (I've worked with all the ones I'm planning on going to). And April has always been a good month for me to find work. SOO, wish me luck. I definitely need it.Tired of being a bum on my couch .. and speaking of couch! I finally got a real bed! Apparently it came from my dad's girlfriend's sister's house. It's just a twin, wahh. But it works. It's comfyish. I still can't sleep on my stomach though due to my back issues which sucks because I like to, but when I do I wake up in SOO much pain and can't move. But yeah, it also came with 2 little dressers and 2 end tables .. none match, but who cares. I need to clean up there, but again .. laziness. And my sister needs to help cos of the shit is her clothes .. I told her if it's not put away by the time I get around to cleaning up and organizing up there, I'm stuffing it all into a closest . Which wouldn't be too bad on her part, but she loves to whine. I just want it to look not like a mess. Especially since once I start working and paying rent, it's legit going to be mine.
Hmm, what else is new? I made 2 vlogs lol. Check em out below. They suck though. I'm not talking about anything interesting (well, maybe. and it was interesting to me), the lighting isn't great, etc. etc. And it was recording on the front/screen camera of an iPhone 4. I haven't made anymore though cos I ended up dropping my phone in the toilet =X like, a month ago. Luckily it survived, but the sound doesn't work on my phone anymore except the ringer when people call .. no texts, alerts, music, or videos. Blah. Plus my microphone was shit before, that's why I'm kinda screaming in my videos. So I don't know if it works at all now; I doubt it. I was hoping my phone did totally break though, cos then that'd mean I'd probably get a new phone. Which I can't get even though my line is eligible for an upgrade because my dad doesn't wanna renew my contract since I haven't paid him for my line in over a year. But once I get a job and start paying rent and the bill I can get a new phone .. definitely you gonna get a Galaxy or a Note! Fuck an iPhone!
Well, I think that's all I have to talk about tonight. Here's my question for y'all .. What keeps you motivated to keep on blogging? Where do you come up ideas on what to blog about? Any tips, advice, etc. you're willing to offer?
Thanks for reading .. I hope y'all stay tuned. I WILL be back, even if it's just for my VoxBox reviews =P Night!
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NICU Challenge – Revised (Blankets and other baby things)
In a previous post I mentioned that I have joined the Sunset Family Living Annual NICU Challenge. I had a stroke of genius to contact my local hospital and inquire about in-kind donations before starting to make boat-loads of hats. Guess what? They don't accept any more hats as they have more than they know what to do with. This sort of put a dampen on my excitement to make those cute little hats from the patterns provided by Sunset Family Living for this challenge.
Upon further inquiry I was told that they accept baby blankets for NICU babies and also baby shoes to be sold in the gift-shop for fundraising. So I made my first ever baby blanket while watching a few episodes of Bones. The hospital's only requirement was for it to measure 25″ by 25″, be in a colour other than green or yellow (something to do with these colours reflecting onto the babies' faces and making them look like they have a skin disease or are aliens), and be more tightly knit rather than loose and loopy.
It was so fun to make and took so little time. I used a classic double crochet in the back loops only and this gave the material a lot of stretch and softness. The border is made up of double crochet clusters in a purple colour that goes perfect with the beige of the body of the blanket.
I'm looking for a different pattern for a second blanket.
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UK: Rolls-Royce names Austrian dealer
Karner&Grossegger in Vienna will represent Rolls-Royce in Austria. A new sales and service facility will be opened officially in the first half of 2007, although the Phantom is already on display at an existing showroom.
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Transforming Torbay
TDA and Torbay Council secured £1.575m from the Coastal Communities Fund in January 2015
This funding has been awarded to deliver a plan of activity submitted as part of the application which includes three elements: Route to Retail, the Events Programme and the Electronics & Photonics Innovation Centre. The funding is ring fenced for these activities and must be spent by December 2016. The programme is designed to address the immediate challenges faced by Torbay while at the same time building on our assets as a place and diversifying the economy for the future.
- Torbay is the one of the leading areas for photonics and optics expertise in the UK. The Electronics and Photonic Innovation Centre will create a flagship building with equipment, support, office and clean room space to develop our growing high tech cluster and create higher value, sustainable jobs for the future.
- Route to Retail will offer business support from TDA to start up and existing retail businesses lacking a high street presence, enabling entrepreneurs with an online only sales presence to trade in the town centre and supporting those already there to better market themselves to customers using new technology and social media.
- The Events Programme will deliver four new events including an air and sea show, gaming event and maritime/boat show, attracting new visitors to the Bay and extending the visitor season.
By supporting the growth and diversification of our core tourism sector whilst investing in the knowledge economy for the future the Transforming Torbay programme will create 227 indirect jobs, 3 direct jobs and a 3,134 sq metre innovation centre. 105 businesses will be supported and through provision of 4 events we will see an additional 165,000 visitors come to Torbay and an additional £5m of spend. £7,050,000 of match funding will be leveraged to deliver the £8,625,000 programme.
Work to bring these projects forward will now begin, and further information will follow.
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PPM: the forest and the trees
How portfolios are like forests I regularly find myself trying to explain what an innovation portfolio really is. Until recently, I'd describe a portfolio as a set of related innovation projects/products – or more precisely a set of related business cases, for both existing and new offerings. So, as a conceptual collection of concepts with something in… Read More PPM: the forest and the trees


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1. Am I the only one who looks at President Obama's nuclear nirvana-seeking and sees a guy who, somewhere in his past, got an A+ on a term paper arguing that a nuclear-free world is achievable, and has believed ever since that he's the guy to do it?
2. If I had a hypothesis-proving time machine and took Pelosi, Reid, et. al. two years into the future to show them that by cutting taxes 5% for the upper 15% of wage-earners, they could achieve nearly-full employment by the time the 2012 elections roll around, would they still refuse to do it on principle?
3. If Israel started denouncing the United States and threatening Iran's security, would it get more support from this Administration?
4. Were we to apply the same rules of nomenclature currently being considered for the War on Terror to our past conflicts, would we have been forced to refer to our Cold War adversaries as "ideologically-committed Eurasians," or our German enemies as "highly-organized expansionists?"
and for a funny 5th… Is this how Hillary deals with what must be her (and her party's?) daily recognition that the wrong candidate beat John McCain? Gotta say, I can't begrudge her it.


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Considered one of Florence's best restaurants, The Fusion Bar & Restaurant proposes original sushi tapas, with their intriguing contrasts and inviting pairings. A few steps from Ponte Vecchio, the Restaurant on Vicolo dell'Oro is the ideal location for an elegant dinner in Florence, or to spend an evening with friends, sipping refined cocktails.
For a unique culinary experience, Lungarno Collection recommends the WOW menu. Dedicated to Simone d'Auria's art display "WOW. The pinwheel of Energy", the menu can be enjoyed both with an aperitif and accompanied by fanciful cocktails paired with the "Food&Art" Nikkei dinner, featuring nigiri and seaweed stuffed cones.


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A tasty take on outer space
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March 18, 2019
Sweet and savory aromas rise off Summer Sieg's grill as Darth Vader watches closely and Yoda keeps an eye on the customers. Seig is the owner and founder of Lady Tron's, a one-of-a-kind fifties-style diner with a unique take on outer space. Upon walking into Lady Tron's, customers are filled...


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consonance with Government of India's 'Make in India' Policy; Indian Navy
on 15th November 2017, has concluded a contract with Tata Power
Strategic Engineering Division for supply of Portable Diver Detection Sonar
(PDDS) under the 'Buy and Make (Indian)' category. This is the second
contract to be signed by the Indian Navy under the 'Buy and Make (Indian)'
category to boost Government of India's Defence indigenisation effort. The
maiden contract under this category was also signed earlier this year by the
Indian Navy for supply of Surface Surveillance Radar for IN warships.
Diver Detection Sonar would be manufactured by Tata Power SED in India at their
facility at Bengaluru with Transfer of Technology from DSIT Israel.
Induction of weapons and sensors under 'Buy and Make (Indian)' category, is one
the numerous measures being taken by the Indian Navy to boost indigenisation
for ensuring a self reliant Navy, in line with the Government of India's 'Make
in India' initiative. Induction of Portable Diver Detection Sonar would
further enhance Indian Navy's Underwater Surveillance Capability in the field
of Low Intensity Maritime Operations. Procurement of these sonars for
utilisation onboard ships is being undertaken by the Indian Navy to augment
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Next time you plan to train your dog, be totally prepared before you get your dog out of his crate. The idea being that when you do get to work, you can immediately jump into your training without any downtime that would cause your dog to become disinterested in you. When a handler is not prepared, their dog usually finds or allows other things to hold their attention such as other dogs, other people, sniffing the ground and many other environmental distractions.
So, next time you train, have all your bits of food prepped and easily accessible along with a tug toy, equipment set, video at the ready, any helpers briefed and positioned, your personal items sorted (i.e. jacket on or off, shoe laces tied), your hair pulled back out of your face, sunglasses on or off, and any other tools you may need at the ready. This will enable you to fully concentrate on your training session with a dog who never has the chance to lose interest in you.
Join us starting next week in our popular Ultimate Foundation course. You'll learn all the skills necessary to lay the groundwork for a terrific agility career with your dog, and have fun while you're playing and working! The class is great for puppies, adolescent dogs, older dogs needing a bit of retraining, or anyone who wants to revisit the basics.
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- Published: 17 Oct 2013
- Updated: 30 Nov 2013
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Lily is an 19 year old girl. Harry is a 20 year old boy. They are from two separate worlds or at least they are now, They've met before as kids in fact they were inseparable. They were each others first loves but when harry left to join a band they lost contact. now harry is trying to find her and he has only one clue: the star birthmark on her right cheek. But there is only one problem, she doesn't want to be found.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the CKC Team!
Chuck and I had such a great Thanksgiving with our kids and our dear friends the Sigman's. I know our whole team had an amazing time with their families as well. It was really great being able to take off for a four day weekend and enjoy family!
Before we left for the holiday we enjoyed a great "Teamsgiving"! We had a potluck at the office and just spent some time with each other after our weekly company meeting. It was great having that time to get to know the team better..and who can or cannot cook (Brittany haha!). We made sure Brittany's dish was just plain fruit salad; which she rocked! Blane brought chicken spaghetti, which I need to steal the recipe for. Cindy brought green bean salad and Chuck and I were in charge of appetizers. I made my own recipe of chips and salsa. The salsa brought tears to everyone's eyes with its spiciness.
Check out everyone's stories on how they spent their Thanksgiving break.
I'm not from San Antonio so my husband and I drove the 8 hours home to Louisiana to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. It was such a long drive but oh so worth it! Since we live so far away we only have so many chances a year to see family. Let me just say that a Louisiana Thanksgiving is worth way more than an 8 hour drive!!
This year was really special because I got to share my favorite side dish with my three year old cousin, Allie. She helped me make the most important side of all GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE. It was so cute watching her mix everything together and just being so eager to help.
All in all a great Thanksgiving for me and how about that Cowboys win!
Every year our whole family comes over to Thanksgiving at my house and my mom is cooking all day long! I love snacking on everything she is cooking throughout the whole day and of course love the turkey at the end.
At Thanksgiving we all play a family money game each year with everyone. So fun right! This year I won $30.00 in the game. I loved being able to just hangout with my family all weekend and see my brother who lives in Florida. It was so great catching up with everyone…and winning money;)
Chuck & I
This year we spent Thanksgiving with our amazing friends, Josh & Kristi Sigman. All of our kids have been friends since birth and Kristi and I are the best of friends, so it was the perfect day. The kids had a blast playing together and we even went hunting and four wheel riding for a bit. It was awesome getting to hangout with the kids, the Sigman's, and eating amazing food!
Since we had a good 4 day break with the kids we decided to take this time to take our family photos. I put one of the proofs above. It was so fun getting dressed up and taking the photos downtown. Be on the look out for Powell holiday card!
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So my personality in general is an obsessive one. I tend to dive into whatever I am interested in with the burning energy of a thousand suns. So I guess, my current obsession with my upcoming #wls, at least, is an experience my DH is used to in terms of 'losing me' for a while. He has his own things too. I find myself worrying about this obsession more than usual though, wondering how long it will last and if there is a healthier way to deal with it. I suspect its normal for most people contemplating a major life change to really be thinking about it a lot. I'm not sure that my husband is worried about it, seeing as he is so used to watching me "obsession hop" my way through life. But I do find myself wondering about that aspect of personality — what makes that so, and how do you rechannel that? I suppose the answer to all these things is counseling and therapy and the like.
I have not had good lucky with therapists. The first one I tried, for original treatment of anxiety, past abuse issues, was ok, but I was young and didn't stick with it, and frankly, I still feel the same about it, in that i want to work in therapy, not just talk. I want someone to give me things to work on, not just chat about my past. I've talked about my past to death. Second therapist, was after a major loss in life, and she focused on something called TAT. I was pleased that it was 'doing' something, but became majorly turned off when she told me my auras were blocked. It felt like quackery from that moment forward, and I stopped going. The third was one to really work on all the issues across the board, ADHD, emotional eating, you name it. I walk into his office, and after a brief introduction, the first substantive thing he says, after I spend 10 minutes pouring out a summary of my life story, is "Let's talk about your weight, you do realize that the image you send to the world, don't you?" I wish I had gotten right up in that moment and walked out, prick. Really, the first introductory visit is the place for "tough love"? Really?
So, there it is, my hesitance to find a new therapist. I'm kind of thinking about using one of the ones that that bariatric program has do pysch evals,because they must see enough people for emotional eating issues. One of the guys comes to the bariatric support groups to do talks on specific issues, so I think I'm going to listen to him in some of those before deciding on him. Ultimately, i would like to have a female therapist, but man, how do you find a needle in a haystack? Maybe I'll get some good recommendations when I begin going to the support group.
In more tactical things, I'm beginning to accumulate what I need to be prepared for the pre-op liquid diet and the post-op phase. I have my bariatric vitamins for the first month at least (OptiSource) I have samples of several different protein powders from vitalady, click, unjury. I have some basic chocolate protein powder, and I have unjury chicken soup in a full sized container, with a full sized container of unjury unflavored on the way. I have lots of boxes of sugar free jello. I have my teeny tiny dishes in the cupboard. I have gas strips (LOL). I need some slippers, and they better have adult sized stompeez, I tell you. Haha! Although I think our new puppy would have a field day with those if I didn't watch her like a hawk.
On that note, this pup is amazing. We have done just rounds of fostering for the last couple of years since my perfect doggy of my whole marriage passed away. but we picked up this little girl on october 30th, thinking we'd be fostering but I dunno, I think she is a keeper. She is a border collie/greyhound cross we are told. Border collie is apparent, but I'm not sure i'm buying the greyhound. There is nothing delicate limbed about her at all,which I am presuming I would see a bit of if there were greyhound in her. But anyway, this dog is FREAKING smart. She is 13 weeks old this weekend, and she can already sit, shake, lay down, roll over, play dead, and do hand targeting. We are working on stay and release right now, which is so hard for puppies, never mind this young, but I can reliably get about 15 feet away from her and oh…say 30 seconds in duration at this point. Its a good start. She is so cute.


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Throughout my career I've met competent people, and I've met incompetent people. Sad to say, but the ratio's been tipped largely towards incompetent people. Competence isn't necessarily a measure of success, and vice versa. I knew a CEO who couldn't figure out email; his secretary printed out emails for him and he hand-wrote replies for her to type up. He was very successful, though. I also knew a coworker who was technically brilliant in my field (accounting and auditing) – he was exceptionally intelligent, good with computers, skilled in languages and a tremendous team-builder. He hit a dead end in his career about ten years ago and can't find a job today to save his life.
What's the difference? Is it ass-kissing? Is it being in the right place at the right time? Is it simply showing up first and leaving last? What's the magic formula in the world of employees to be known as a success, and not merely competent? I think it can be summed up as "appearance."
"Appearances" doesn't mean physical appearances. Being physically attractive might help a bit, but I've seen plenty of beautiful women and handsome men get canned, and plenty of less-attractive people get promoted. Being clean and neat doesn't hurt, but being sloppy and dirty won't kill you, despite what you may hear from "how to get that dream job" articles. Showing up in a suit and tie is enough. It doesn't matter if the suit's a bit wrinkled.
"Appearances" mean demonstrating competence at the right time. If you labor away for months at a huge project and turn it over to your manager when it's time to pitch it to the boss, you will earn nothing. The boss will think your manager did the right thing and your manager will resent you and fear the possibility that you'll expose the fact that you did all the work. Appearances means that you're not the guy sauntering out of the office with a spring in your step on the busiest day of the quarter. Look the part – or slip out the back door.
That's not to say you can get away with being incompetent (unless you're a politician). The CEO I mentioned was brilliant at marketing and promotion for the company, so his lack of technical expertise didn't mean much. He had probably learned at an early age that he didn't have much skill with computers, and said "oh well." He demonstrated overwhelming competence in other areas, that made him appear competent overall.
I'm a jack of all trades, and master of few (or none). I tinker with web coding, I know international accounting rules, I learned four foreign languages and speak two well. The only area that I have the appearance of competence in (if you ask me) is that I can run a project well, be it a two-hour meeting or a six-month audit. I could step into a board of directors' meeting and run it like I owned the place, and that one skill propelled me up the food chain in the corporate environment faster than many of my colleagues who could recite chapter and verse of accounting regulations. The appearance of competence – speaking clearly, making eye contact, remembering people's names – meant more than actual competence. I wasn't bad with accounting, or the technical details of my trade – but I knew which skills paid the bills.
As I look at the current financial crisis I can't help but think I'm seeing some of that "jack of all trades" characteristic in the CEOs of some of these failing companies. They were the guys who led. They projected competence. They might not have curled up with a technical treatise on derivatives at night, but by God they had a team including guys who did and they were managing them! They made the quick and firm decisions and they didn't worry about the details. They were big picture guys. They probably assumed that the guys bringing them the numbers knew their stuff. They were wrong.
So in the end we'll all pay the price for being a country that values the firm handshake and the leadership qualities over the nerd in the corner with the numbers and the arcane skill set. It's an oversimplification, I know. But this mindset controlled our economy for years: the idea that creative finance could lift the economy up, that mundane "building stuff" was better suited to developing countries. We'll pay the price for a long time for assuming that the appearance of competence actually MEANT competence. Let's just hope that it's time for the revenge of the nerds, and that people who understand the details are finally taking over.


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A book a day
The Guide went scouting across the city to find out what's hot and what's not at book stores this season
While cynics may believe that reading books may be passé, city bookstores beg to disagree. "At my store, readers bought a variety of novels this season. With the Diwali vacations on in full swing, students chose to read novels to entertain themselves," said Prabhat Bharti, owner of Pustak Dhara, a store located at ABC Chowk.
Another prominent bookstore in the city is Akshardhara, which is visited by readers from across Maharashtra. Laxman Rathiwadekar, Depot Manager said that illustrated children's books are much in demand thanks to the school holidays. There is a huge demand for Diwali special magazines as well as works of fiction."
It's not just books that are setting the cash registers ringing at book stores; there are CDs and DVDs as well. Popular Book House's owner Sunil Gadgil admits that along with books for all age groups, they have started a special CD and DVD section for new readers. International Book Service, which is the oldest book store in the city, is famous for books on social sciences and technology.
On a sombre note, owner Upendra Dixit of International Book Service pointed out that the younger generation is moving away from reading due to the impact of television and social networking sites. "This is something we cannot help because adapting according to the interest of young readers is practically and ideally difficult for older book stores like us. Therefore, sadly, I have to say that probably the International Book Service is in the last phase of its existence."
At Popular Book Shop, Deccan; International Book Service, FC Road;Pustak Dhara, ABC Chowk; Akshardhara, Bajiroad Road.
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