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Introducing The Butterfly Haven Project
To share our vision, I ask you to come on a journey with us, after all, it might be one of you (or your loved ones) that require this in the future
Imagine feeling so low, so exhausted, empty and isolated as you reel from one of life's traumas; the death of a loved one; the recovery from a serious illness; a victim of a vicious crime, or whatever it may be. You know you're not the same person you once were, your mind and body feels separate from each other, vying for attention. Rambling thoughts and feelings create a ripple of intense uneasiness creating anxiety, stress and most likely the start of depression.
Mental illness has arrived and you simply don't know what to do or where to go. You're alone and have no idea where to turn for help. You feel isolated as there is no one going through quite what you are experiencing right now.
You're scared but dare not openly admit it, so you use coping strategies to get through each day. You notice you swear more, your body aches with a constant sickness and your head throbs to remind you, it's as if you're going mad.
You know you need help, you're now ready to accept it but who can you trust; where can you go?
But there is help, WE ARE HERE
The Butterfly Haven Project is a place for individuals to settle and stay when life gets tough and supports you when you're facing life's traumas.
We hear you, we listen and we reassure you and to respond to your needs by creating a unique therapy and advice programme which will set you on the road to recovery.
We have Butterfly Haven 'hubs' around the country, holding clinics to reach you in the first instance. It's totally confidential so you need not worry.


text: Prof. Idan Segev is the David & Inez Myers Professor in Computational Neuroscience and former director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Neural Computation (ICNC) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he received B.Sc. in Math, and Ph.D. in experimental and theoretical neurobiology. His work has been published in top journals such as Science, Nature, PNAS and he has received several awards including "best teacher" in international brain-courses, including the "EU advance course in computational neuroscience"). His research team utilizes computational and theoretical tools to study how neurons, the elementary microchips of the brain, compute and dynamically adapt to our ever-changing environment. In recent years, his group has worked jointly with several experimental groups worldwide in an endeavor to model a whole piece of the mammalian cortex with the ultimate goal of unraveling how local fine variations within the cortical network underlie specific behavioral function and may give rise to certain brain diseases or to healthy and "individual" brains. Segev takes a keen interest in the connection between art and the brain, and recently co-edited an "Artists Book" with original etchings by ten top Israeli artists, which were prompted by an encounter with ICNC researchers.

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Businesses: Demolish Property
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Generally speaking, you will not need to apply for planning permission to knock down a building, unless an Article 4 direction has restricted demolition or alterations that could normally be carried out as permitted development.
If you decide to demolish a building, even one which has suffered fire or storm damage, it does not automatically follow that you will get planning permission to build a replacement.
Listed buildings, buildings in conservation areas and areas of townscape and village character
You do not need to make a planning application to demolish a listed building or to demolish a building in a conservation area. However, you will require listed building or conservation area consent.
A planning application is required to demolish a building in an area of townscape character or an area of village character.
Fences, Walls and Gates
Generally speaking, you will not need to apply for planning permission to take down a fence, wall,or gate, or to alter or improve an existing fence, wall or gate (no matter how high) provided the height is not increased. However, within a conservation area, you may require Conservation Area Consent and if the proposed works would affect the character of a listed building you may require Listed Building Consent.


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Stephanie NORBY
Center for Learning and Digital Access, Smithsonian Institution 史密森尼博物院學習與數位資源研究中心
Engaging the Public Using Digital Museum Collections
The Smithsonian Institution is the national museum of the United States and includes nineteen museums, a zoo, and nine research centers. The Smithsonian has 138 million artifacts, works of art, and specimens. As a national museum, one of its greatest challenges is to make these collections accessible to everyone, no matter where they live.
One of the strategies for addressing this challenge is the digitization of our collections. The Smithsonian Institution published, Creating a Digital Smithsonian: Digitization Strategic Plan 2010 to 2015 (http://www.si.edu/Content/Pdf/About/2010_SI_Digitization_Plan.pdf ). Staff representing all of the museums collaborated to set goals and establish priorities. Using new technology and an assembly line efficiency, the Smithsonian is able to digitize objects at a rate of one every six seconds. As a result, some museums have digitized their entire collection in high resolution. Most recently, the Freer / Sackler, Smithsonian Museums of Asian Art and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum completed this work. While digitization is valuable for all aspects of museum work, it is particularly valuable in supporting education.
The Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access (SCLDA) is a central office of education at the Smithsonian that focuses on teachers and students as its primary audience. The Center built the Smithsonian Learning Lab (https://learninglab.si.edu ), a web-based platform for accessing all of the Smithsonian's digital collections. Teachers and students who visit the Lab are able to:
- Search for and create sets of digital objects: Educators identify "favorite" objects, recordings, images, and learning resources and save them in their personal profile. They also are able to link to or upload digital objects from other sites or their own work such as handouts or discussion guides.
- Use tools to customize: Educators find and organize digital objects for teaching, customize them using editing and annotation tools, and add instructional features such as assessments and discussion prompts.
- Share within networks: Educators share what they create within self-selected communities (a classroom of their students, for example) and publish widely to anyone using the platform.
- Collaborate within communities of practice: Educators may provide feedback, reuse, or adapt Smithsonian- or teacher-created sets to meet the needs of their own students.
The Center conducts ongoing research to understand how teachers and students discover, navigate, and use museum digital collections. (See a summary of findings at https://learninglab.si.edu/news/what-we-have-learned-so-far-the-digital-learning-resources-project ). With a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, independent researchers are interviewing teachers and conducting classrooms observations to understand how teachers and students use museum digital resources and the impact on their teaching and learning. Preliminary findings suggest the following:
- Teachers use digital collections to introduce new ideas, teach concepts, and analyze source material.
- Students are highly engaged when digital collections are used in the classroom.
- The central barrier is the difficulty in finding appropriate digital resources and the time required to build teaching collections.
- Many digital objects do not have adequate metadata (support information) essential for effective use in the classroom.
- Teachers need training on how to use these resources effectively.
The presentation will focus on how digital images of Chinese collections are being used by teachers to enhance classroom instruction in world history and art courses and plans for refining and enhancing the Lab based on research results.


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NOWHERE LEFT TO HIDE / An extract for Thanksgiving
Natasha loved the concept of Thanksgiving, everyone coming together to give thanks. She appreciated the meaning of it upon finding out what an important holiday it was in America. Many guests had invaded Tyler's house, all very friendly. She already knew some of them, like Judy, the neighbour from across the road who was a regular visitor to the house.
Here it didn't matter if she was shy, people were interested in her and actively sought out her company. There was no ice to break in California, unlike at home where you could have stood in your little corner for ages with no one to talk to.
The usual British questions flowed in a regular stream, curiosity abounded. 'You're a gutsy lady,' commented the woman she'd been talking to. 'Imagine, coming all the way over here on your own, not knowing a soul.'
Funny, thought Natasha, how all these people referred to her as gutsy. A word she had never even heard of before coming here. What was so brave about her, she wondered. Not one of them had a clue what she had been running away from.
Natasha and Tyler had helped Susan decorate oranges with cloves the night before, setting the scene for the celebrations ahead.
The feast prepared by Susan centred not around a turkey, as tradition called for, but a crispy roast duck accompanied by a spinach salad and mashed potatoes. Susan explained she had wanted to do something different. Wasn't one turkey enough in a year? Who wanted to cook one for Thanksgiving and then again for Christmas?
Natasha, sitting between Tyler and Judy, was so inundated with questions, she didn't feel like eating, rather she nibbled like she often did.
When it came to puddings though, Natasha couldn't ignore the sounds of her tummy rebelling at the lack of food. She politely declined the pumpkin pie. Traditional or not, it didn't appeal to her. Her eyes rested on the more familiar apple and pecan pies before settling on a slice of chocolate meringue pie. Good choice, she thought and well worth going hungry for, as the pastry melted in her mouth, oozing chocolate.
Mike and Kirsten arrived as they were finishing their desserts and the four of them retreated to Tyler's bedroom to chat and listen to music, but not before Mike helped himself to a generous portion of pecan pie.
'Let's hit the shops tomorrow Nat, we can get our pressies sorted,' suggested Kirsten excitedly.
'Yeah right, not on Black Friday,' said Tyler, rolling his eyes.
'What on earth is Black Friday?' asked Natasha puzzled. Surely it had nothing to do with Black Monday.
'One of America's greatest traditions, that's what it is. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and marks the start of the shopping season.'
'You mean for Christmas?'
'Yep, that's right.'
'Kirsten, you can't take Nat to the mall on that day, it's murder out there.'
'Oh come on Ty, you're exaggerating.'
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Above, I expressed a disappointment with current kwama caves.
Now they are just generic, covered with cobwebs caves without valuable loot or quest interest.
I think it would be right to offer something different.
I have several CA on kwama caves, more interesting and consistent proposal, than webs, in my honest opinion.
I am interested in returning to the team and making 3d assets on this concept.
1. Root gallery - parts of kwama cave, which contains trees' and mushroomtrees' roots exposed and covered by sap-sucking insectoids (glowbugs), related to glowing insects of Bitter Coast region. The sap from this insectoids is collected in droplet basins (on floor), where it's separated from excessive water and cave dirt. Later, the top layer of sap is collected and transferred by kwama workers. Bigger motionless larvaes and females of above mentioned insectoid are visited by flying males (glowing too), same as in Bitter Coast region.
2. Egg and honey chambers - most big part of the hive, filled with stored honey and developing eggs. Honey, refined from dirt particles are collected in cemented clay tubes to be used later as food or as growing substrate for kwama eggs. Excessive eggs are consumed by dunmers, while honey itself isn't edible for man or mer. the Edges of the caves are used to collect dirt, egg's shells, husks of larvaes and prey remains in refuse piles. This piles are very nutritious for mushroomtrees' and trees' roots and serve as a good fertilizer. This covering roots contain much less sap and have only a few glowbug colonies, mostly ignored by kwama workers.
3. Dark, narrow corridors between different parts of hive are places, which are used to dump wastes in refuse piles. Significant part of this corridors are broken, dead-end tunnels to long time ago drained root galleries with dead trees on surface. Sometimes, it's as quiet, convenient location for mature scrib to develop in adult form - the worker. For this task, scrib turns into a chrysalis stage, gluing himself with silk to cave floor or wall. After several month of rabid development, new, minor worker is getting ready for work in hive or on a surface, as a scavenger.


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Hello Food Lover!!Do you know what is Nabe?
Okay then I will introduce everyone what is Nabe!! nyahaha
Nabe is one of Japanese food that is usually eaten in winter:D
Nabe can make your body warm from inside because of it's hot hot hot x) hohoho
You can put whatever you want into the nabe XD
Look! My family put the foods into the Nabe x)
This is "Kimuchee Nabe":D
Kimuchee is Korean spicy food:D hehe
So this is kimuchee taste Nabe!!:D
As you can see there are many kind of food in it x)
You can take food from the Nabe:D(Why is there cheese powder?XD haha crazy XD)
おいしそう!!!!♪(It's Looks delicious!)
After finished eating, you can enjoy RAMEN XD hahahahaAnd get fat!!!B) cool~♪ haha
Some family put rice for the last meal(My family do as well..XD haha)
How was Japanese Nabe?:D
I want you to try cooking and eating !!(^o^)/
Just make soup whatever you want and put it into nabe with food♪ hehe
And Send me the photo if you cook your original Nabe!!!XD hehe
じゃーまたね!!(See you later)


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How To Improve Your Cybersecurity Training
New Cybersecurity Training Methods
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With the vast majority of businesses facing a hacking attempt as the result of mistakes by internal personnel, cybersecurity training your employees to be aware of dangerous links, simple passwords, and phishing emails is crucial.
Many employees dread cybersecurity training. It generates boredom and fear, making them resistant to learning the skills necessary to spot risks and avoid unsafe practices to protect the company from an attack.
Make It Fun
It can feel tedious to try and make a training fun for employees, but research shows that these methods might actually help your cybersecurity training message stick with personnel.
To do this, you can use games and contests to make information stick. Whoever wins can get prizes such as gift cards, a coveted parking space, free clothing, and more. These incentives can help teach employees about staying safe online.
Making cybersecurity training fun can also help your trainees feel more at ease with security instructors. Employees tend to feel cornered or fearful with the current methods being used in such trainings, which can prevent them from retaining information. Making traditional training methods more personal and entertaining can make your staff more likely to engage and learn.
Have Employees Lead the Training
In order to rethink how you train your employees in cybersecurity, have fellow employees teach the training rather than security professionals.
This not only helps people in the cybersecurity training feel much more relaxed, but it can also make the message very relative coming from a coworker or friend at work rather than a corporate professional.
Here's how it works—employees who have little to no background in security are trained in cybersecurity, enough so that they can explain it to someone else. These employees can get incentives to help their coworkers learn about cybersecurity through trainings.
This approach to cybersecurity training benefits both sides of the office, as employees feel more comfortable with coworkers and are more likely to learn, and the employee trainers get rewards. Plus, this effective training method can help minimize security risks, resulting in overall benefits for the company.
Use Positive Reinforcement
Rather than chastise employees for doing something wrong—and thus contributing to the apprehension they may already have about security practices at work—try using positive reinforcement to improve your cybersecurity training.
This includes giving your employees chances to practice what they know and then providing feedback. By doing this, you can reinforce behavior that may have sidestepped an attack instead of reprimanding them for making a mistake that many employees can and do make.
Despite the numbers of employees trained in cybersecurity every year, over 90% of cyber attacks come from an email with a dangerous link that an employee has clicked on. Making use of positive reinforcement can not only help your employees cultivate a greater awareness of these attacks, but can motivate them to engage in safer behaviors while at the office.
Training your employees on cybersecurity best practices is an absolute must for businesses of all shapes and sizes, but unfortunately, these trainings often fail to be effective enough to prevent attacks.
To help improve your cybersecurity training, take a different approach. Use incentives to help employees learn and engage. Enlist a few employees to conduct the training. And finally, use positive reinforcement to make the message stick.
You can make cybersecurity best practices just another day at the office for your employees. Scale back your risk for attacks with these tips!


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Robredo ready to take Duterte's place
By Raymund Antonio
"So noong tinanggap pa lang ni dating Congresswoman Leni Robredo ang hamon na tumakbo bilang Bise Presidente, kasama na doon iyong pagpapahayag niya ng kaniyang kahandaan. At lalo na ngayon, dalawang taon na siyang Bise Presidente," Vice presidential spokesperson Barry Gutierrez said.
Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP / MANILA BULLETIN)
Vice President Leni Robredo
(So when then-Congresswoman Leni Robredo accepted the challenge to run as Vice President, part of that was her readiness. And especially now, she has been the Vice President for two years.)
"Klarong klaro sa kaniya kung ano ang kaniyang trabaho. Klarong klaro sa kaniya kung ano ang sinumpaan niya sa ilalim ng Konstitusyon. So walang duda, handa si VP Leni kung anuman ang mangyari," he added.
(It is very clear to her what is her work. It is very clear on the oath she had taken under the Constitution. So no doubt, VP Leni is ready if something happens.)
The Robredo made the assurance a day after rumors circulated that the Chief Executive entered into a coma, which was publicly claimed by communist leader Jose Maria Sison.
Duterte already addressed this by appearing in a Facebook live video, showing the state of his health to the public.
Under the 1987 Constitution, the Vice President is on standby to take over the presidency if the need arises.
Article VII Section 8 of the Constitution says that the Vice President shall serve the remaining days of a President's term "in case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation."
Gutierrez, a former Akbayan representative, said the public must be informed about Duterte's health condition to dispel claims of his illness.
"Sa dulo naman, ang kailangan sigurong mag-comment iyong Malacañang. Ang pagkakaintindi ko, sa Konstitusyon, sila ang required na i-inform ang publiko kung ano ba talaga iyong state ng health ng Presidente," he said.
(At the end, it is Malacañang that should comment. I understand, in the Constitution, they are required to inform the public about the real state of President's health.)
"Ngayon may mga lumalabas nang bali-balita. Siyempre hindi namin papakinggan iyan. Hihintayin namin iyong pahayag ng Palasyo, gaya ng required silang gawin sa ilalim ng ating Konstitusyon,"he added.
(There are reports that coming out right now. Of course, we won't listen to that. We would wait for the statement from the Palace like they are required under the Constitution.)
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North West London Collaboration of Clinical Commissioning Groups
Older patients and health professionals have welcomed a new care plan, after a trial began in four GP practices in Hillingdon in November 2015.
Planned changes to some children's services at Ealing Hospital were given the go-ahead by Ealing Clinical Commissioning Group at a meeting on Wednesday 18 May.
Mental health is a priority for us in North West London. During Mental Health Awareness Week we want to highlight new services and work that is going on to support those with mental health needs.
A review of 'The North West London maternity and neonatal service transition in July 2015', has found that changes to these services, were made safely.
'Drama – always a good way to illustrate problems.'


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Autonome Provinz Bozen - S³dtirol
In Memoriam Senator Karl Mitterdorfer:
On 27 January 2017, Senator Karl Mitterdorfer passed away at the age of 97. He was a European who fought for cooperation across borders. For several decades, he supported the objectives of AEBR during his functions as Member of the European Parliament or in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Senator Mitterdorfer was an active member of the Executive Committee of AEBR for several years. In 2001, he became Honorary Member of our Association.
We will never forget him.
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Are you wondering where your audience is online? At this very minute, someone is striking up a conversation about your company. The real question is are you involved? Some companies have started to take note where they are mentioned and continue to build off these relationships. Continuing on Brain Solis Conversation Prism model below, social media has become a large spectrum of outlets used to reach a vast range of audiences. Companies have jumped into this large Web of social media but have they gotten tangled up along the way.
Brain Solis, President of Futureworks, tells us a way to maximize our flow of information and the positive advantages of packaging together a social media release. Listen.
The connectivity through links online funnels people to read more in depth by the convenience of a click. Not only do you have information out of several platforms, but you have a way people can sift through all available information at once. No pitch or selling here. Just the real story in the way influencers want to read it. More importantly, it can create a transparent and authentic conversation with others. Creditability shoot to the roof in social media press release. The more links in a story, the more the public begins to trust you and or company.
PR practitioners have rightly got a bad wrap for spamming the people. The spinning stops here. Social media press release or SMPR is the way PR practitioners can clean up their wrap and start engaging your companies target markets. Here is a simple free template to download I found online by Shift Communication outlining the essentials inside a SMPR. Time to engage.
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August 21 2019
Lead generation: two words to strike unease in the heart of any dedicated agent or broker. Funneling potential clients into a sales cycle takes time, energy, and resources... and then comes the actual nurturing of the lead to convert them into a customer.
Technology continues to change the way we market ourselves to clients. Lead generation has moved from the tactile world of newspaper listings and flyers to a digital landscape with seemingly endless options. And yet, navigating this terrain of resource-hungry advertising platforms can be treacherous on all sides, especially when only an average of 2% of leads are ready to move to contract within 30 days and it could take up to seven years to close a deal for the other 98%!
If it seems like a daunting task to come up with new leads, you're not alone. Many agents face similar issues in their campaigns to create business through lead generation, whether they hire a service or pursue new leads themselves. Recently, Bondilyn Jolly, VP of Marketing at Elevate, an online lead generation and marketing provider, sat down with Denis Pepin, Broker/Owner of United Real Estate Professionals in Huntington Beach, Calif. to talk about common lead generation challenges and their solutions. Here's the video and recap:
Lead generation is expensive.
Generate new leads from your current clients. As an industry average, for every $1000 spent on lead generation, only $10 is spent on lead nurturing. Disrupting this statistic will set you apart from other agents who simply walk away after a deal closes. Actively maintaining a relationship with past clients positions you at the top of their minds when someone they know starts talking about moving. According to NAR's 2018 Home Buyer and Seller Profile, 90% of buyers would use their agent again or recommend to a friend—take advantage of this fact.
More leads exist than actual business.
Lead gen that specializes in analytics could provide higher quality leads—meaning, customers that are more likely to buy. Investing in companies like Elevate that work closely with dedicated and experienced marketing professionals to add value to their lead gen services can help ensure you're seeing a profitable return on your dollar.
Most agents do not have a system to effectively handle and nurture inbound leads.
As part of your sales funnel model, it's extremely important to send potential clients down a tested, proven track towards contract to get the most out of your leads. If you're losing clients at a certain step in your cycle, don't keep trying the same methods over and over until you wear yourself out—change your approach! The best thing to do when you're feeling stuck is to find a reliable, consistent company to work with that responds to agent/team needs.


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A London book market founded by independent booksellers is to launch in Hackney, selling new and second-hand titles.
Goldsmith Row Book Market will be held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the junction of Hackney Road and Columbia Road, at the beginning of the "mile of markets", which includes the famous flower market. The first event will take place on 13th May.
Around 15 booksellers have signed up to take part in the market so far, including Pages of Hackney, Donlon Books, Artwords Bookshop, photographer's agency nbpictures and Muatta Books. The event's founders are inviting around 25 more stallholders to join them. Photography and art publisher Dewi Lewis has also taken a stall; pitches are £40.
Lisa Campbell at The Bookseller, the whole thing here.


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By Andrew Liszewski
It's uncertain what affect file sharing and 'piracy' has really had on the movie industry, but it's obvious the studios are concerned and have been trying to find ways to get people back into theaters. Thanks to technical advances 3D has finally become a popular gimmick, and now a Montreal (Longueuil) based company called D-Box is hoping theater-goers will be just as interested in a more moving film experience, quite literally.
Last night I had a chance to try out D-Box's Motion Theater Seats at the Canadian launch in Toronto which, as their name implies, are special theater seats that can move and rumble alongside the action in the film providing an enhanced movie-going experience. While I don't think the technology will add much to talking head flicks or anything adapted from a Jane Austen novel, it does give you a good reason to endure the sticky floors of your local cinema when it comes to Summer blockbusters. More after the jump…
The D-Box Motion Seats can kind of be compared to the experience you'd get from a ride at a high-tech theme park, but the range of motion on these seats is far more subtle. In fact, the seats don't actually move at all, but tilt forward and back and side to side with a total range of about 15 degrees. And while that doesn't seem like much, it's more than enough to enhance the action in any film, particularly when you consider you'll be enjoying the experience for 2+ hours at times. According to D-Box the seats are actually a bit larger than your standard theater seats, and that's partly because they've got 3 brushless electric motors underneath which not only do an effective job at moving you around, but are also completely quiet.
We were shown a 20-minute clip from the beginning of the recently released Fast & Furious which is probably the perfect kind of film for the Motion Seats. The clip included a rather involved 'car chase' which admittedly was a lot cooler with the chair pitching and shifting underneath you, as well as a foot chase scene which was a bit subtler, but did a good job at showing off the range of motion the seats are capable of.
Besides its own set of arm rests (which is reason enough to like them) each Motion Seat also comes equipped with a touchpad that allows you to adjust the intensity of the motion effects. There's 3 different levels to choose from, in addition to being able to turn it off completely, and even at the highest intensity level the motion isn't enough to spill your drink or toss your popcorn around. But parents might want to tone things down for the younger set, so it's nice that it's adjustable on a seat-by-seat basis.
Of course the big question is whether or not theater goers will be willing to spend an extra $7 (Canadian pricing) for the Motion Seat experience. Like I mentioned earlier, the seats won't add much to more dramatic fair, but for popcorn flicks like Transformers 2 or the next Harry Potter, which is actually when the public will be able to experience the seats here in Toronto for the first time, I'd definitely say yes. But I'll be the first to admit that I'm a sucker for stuff like this.


text: Enzo Baldoni has been described as a humanitarian Enzo Baldoni is "motivated by humanitarian feelings for the world's suffering people. He is an independent journalist and is totally autonomous", the director of the weekly Diario, for which Baldoni was on assignment, said in the statement on Tuesday. "We are counting on this explanation to show who Baldoni was, someone who had nothing to do with the policies of the Italian government and who found time to carry out humanitarian acts - this should facilitate his release," a source at the magazine said. To illustrate Baldoni's humanitarian instincts, the Diario video was accompanied by photos of an Iraqi man whom the journalist assisted after he was wounded by a US tank. It also detailed Baldoni's crucial role in the delivery by the Italian Red Cross of two shipments of humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Najaf, once on 15 August and again on 19 August. Withdraw troops Baldoni's captors, a group calling itself the Islamic Army in Iraq, released video footage earlier on Tuesday of the journalist, urging Italy to withdraw its 3000 troops from Iraq. Baldoni disappeared last week on the road to Najaf. Rome immediately vowed that its troops would remain in Iraq. The group did not specify the consequences of a failure to comply, saying only that "it cannot guarantee the Italian's safety," Aljazeera reported. Diario is known in Italy for the rigour of its investigative reporting and its independent tone, and is generally critical of the administration of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and its support of the US-led war. SOURCE: Aljazeera + Agencies


text: Bridges Classic Bridges 40 mm REF : 86005-52-001-BB6A Since the invention of the emblematic Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges, the Manufacture has been writing the epic saga of these technical elements that have become an essential part of the elegant aesthetic characterising its entire range of timepieces. A year after the launch of the Neo Bridges model offering an extremely contemporary interpretation of the famous gold bridges, the Bridges collection now welcomes two interpretations with classically inspired accents, once again celebrating the seamless merging of design and mechanics. Find a retailer A timeless emblem While there are 'only' two of them, their arrow-shaped silhouette attests to their noble origins. Standing out vividly against the dial of the new Classic Bridges, the gold bridges epitomise a formal and symbolic link between eras. Attired in pink gold and available in two diameters – a 45 mm extra-wide version and a more understated 40 mm interpretation – these new timepieces are firmly rooted in the present with a partially openworked dial providing tantalising glimpses of their inner mechanical secrets. Gold bridges Manual WATCH CASE Material: pink gold Diameter: 40,00 mm Height: 11,70 mm Case-back: sapphire crystal Dial: ring displaying suspended indexes Water resistance: 3 ATM STRAP Size: 20,00 / 18,0 mm Material: alligator black Buckle: triple folding Buckle material: pink gold MOVEMENT CALIBRE Number: GP08600-0001 Type: self-winding mechanical movement Diameter: 32 mm (14 1/4''') Height: 5,62 mm Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h – (3 Hz) Number of components: 207 Jewels: 29 Oscillating weight: steel micro rotor Finishes: bevelling, mirror-polishing, satin-finishing Power reserve: min. 48 hours FUNCTIONS hours, minutes. The Calibre GP08600-0001 A new Girard-Perregaux in-house manufactured movement whose complex architecture displays more than 200 components, along with a design faithful to the DNA of the Manufacture: the movement is not only a technical part of the watch but also an integral part of the design which makes this new addition to the Bridges collection instantaneously recognizable. OTHER Bridges CREATIONS SEE THE WHOLE COLLECTION Minute Repeater Tourbillon with Bridges 99820-21-001-BA6A Neo Bridges Earth to Sky Edition 84000-21-632-BH6A New creation Neo Bridges 84000-21-001-BB6A Planetarium Tri-Axial Tourbillon Earth to Sky Edition 99290-53-653-BA6A New creation Planetarium Tri-Axial Tourbillon 99290-52-451-BA4A Cosmos 99292-21-651-BA6F New creation Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 45 mm 99280-52-000-BA6E Minute Repeater Tri-Axial Tourbillon 99830-21-000-BA6A Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges 40mm 99285-52-000-BA6A Classic Bridges 45 mm 86000-52-001-BB6A Classic Bridges 40 mm 86005-52-001-BB6A Neo-Tourbillon with Three Bridges Skeleton 99295-21-000-BA6A Constant Escapement L.M. 93505-21-631-BA6E La Esmeralda Tourbillon 99276-52-000-BA6E Bridges Classic Bridges 40 mm 86005-52-001-BB6A CHF 34200 (Swiss recommended tax-inclusive retail price) DISPLAY PRICE Discover in the shop


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NASC to Partner With Ohio University on New Professional Development Program
Wednesday, September 16 2015 06:00pm
NASC/OHIO jointly branded program will offer professional development opportunities to NASC members.
CINCINNATI, OH--(Marketwired - Sep 16, 2015) - The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) and the Ohio University College of Business have agreed to a partnership to develop a new certified professional development program exclusively for members of NASC.
Under the agreement, the NASC and Ohio University will build a jointly branded, professional development program for NASC members. Ohio University will develop online modules for professional development and provide faculty support and course software. NASC will provide content for course development, help recruit NASC members for the program and keep members updated on the programs offered.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive a co-branded certificate certifying their participation in the NASC/OHIO program. In addition, Don Schumacher, executive director of NASC, will serve as adjunct professor of OHIO's sports administration program and will be the primary instructor for the online modules.
"I look forward to this new partnership with the Ohio University College of Business," said Schumacher. "Our members are primarily interested in our educational and development offerings and we feel this online program will keep our members abreast of the latest information and trends in the sports events and business industry."
"For the last 50 years, Ohio University has been recognized as the birthplace of sports business education," said Norm O'Reilly, chair of the Department of Sports Administration at Ohio University. "We are excited to continue that tradition in partnership with the NASC and offer professional development opportunities that are grounded in our legacy of academic excellence."
To find out more about the program, visit www.sportscommissions.org.
About the National Association of Sports Commissions
As the non-profit 501(c)3 trade association for the sports tourism industry, the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) is the most trusted resource for sports commissions, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), and sports event owners. The NASC is committed to the success of more than 700 member organizations and 2,000 sports event professionals. Our promise is to deliver quality education, ample networking opportunities and exceptional event management and marketing know-how to our members -- sports destinations, sports event owners, and suppliers to the industry -- and to protect the integrity of the sports tourism industry.
For more information, visit www.sportscommissions.org.
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Introduction: Photo Magnets
DIY Photo Magnets!
These are fun and easy (and cheap) gifts. We made ours as Mother's Day gifts, but they can be for any occasion.
- Glass Beads (about 1-2 inches) – I got mine at the dollar store for $1, but you can also find them at craft stores.
- Photos – You'll need small photos. You'll want the face to be an inch or less to fit nicely in the center.
- Glue – I used Mod Podge, but any glue that dries clear will work
- Magnets – You need a strong magnet to hold it up; I found ceramic magnets work the best and come in the perfect round shape. I got mine at Michaels, although I'm sure you can find them at any craft store.
Step 1: Print Photos
First step is to pick out the perfect photos. These are pretty small, 1" diameter, so you'll need to use faces or close up objects printed in a small size.
I found the photos I wanted to use and in Photoshop and resized them so that the face was just an inch or smaller to fit. I printed mine at Walgreen's, but you can also just print them at home as well. I find it cheaper to print them there than to use up all of my color ink at home.
Step 2: Trace, Cut & Glue Photos
Trace & cut the bead
Since each bead is shaped and sized a little differently, I took the bead, laid it on the photo and traced around it before cutting it out. I cut it inside of the line I drew so that it doesn't hang over the edge of the bead.
Glue the photo to the bead
I then took the glue and made a circle around the edge of the photo. I pressed down and then placed a weight on top while it dried. I used a wooden cutting board as my weight.
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The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee is entitled to have representation during any meeting that could result in discipline. These rights are called your Weingarten Rights.
- You may request a UNOCH representative to be present at any meeting, which you believe may lead to discipline. Our contract states "Hospital supervision shall notify the employee at the time of scheduling the interview that it will be investigatory in nature and that the employee is entitled to make arrangements to have a UNOCH representative present." Article III, Section 301.
- You have the right to know the subject of the meeting and the right to consult UNOCH prior to the meeting to obtain advice.
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The Marvel Comics Web site describes Ultron as "a criminally insane rogue sentient robot dedicated to conquest and the extermination of humanity." To which you might respond, "Well, OK, that sounds pretty negative, but surely he must have a few good points too." Not to disappoint you, but he doesn't. Ultron isn't a robotic slave driven into a rage by his servitude, like Rossum's robots, or an avenging angel like Gort, who seeks to deter humans from their own evil nature. Nope, Ultron is just a thoroughly unredeemable mess of metal, who just hates people because, well, that's what it does.
He gets that from his human creator, the scientific whiz Dr. Henry Pym, who initially gave Ultron a pathetically weird body -- basically, a torso on tank treads with spindly arms -- and endowed it with a copy of his own twisted brain patterns as operating software. As a result, Ultron quickly developed an intense hatred for both Pym and the human species in general, and after overpowering his creator and taking over his lab, the machine rebuilt himself into a broad-chested behemoth. Pretty soon, he's tangling with the Avengers, and creating a series of new and even more powerful bodies for himself. In the process, Ultron expands his mission, aiming not just to wipe out humanity, but all organic life as well.
But even exterminating robots get lonely. At one point, Ultron tried to create a mate for himself called Alkhema (aka "War Toy"). But first romances usually end badly, and this one was no exception; after quarreling with Ultron about how quickly all life on Earth should be wiped out, Alkhema not only stomped off in a hissy fit, but actually helped the Avengers foil one of her ex's fiendish plots. That'll serve him right [source: Marvel].


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Yesterday we had our joint webinar with Alfresco showcasing our Confluence Alfresco Integration rivet (CAIr) and how it can be used as part of an organization's content management strategy.
The webinar discusses current industry trends such as the rise in social software as enterprises are realizing the value they bring, the shift in ECM from Systems of Record to Systems of Engagement, and why a marriage of both systems is necessary to deliver effective content management and collaboration.
The webinar then covers an overview of Alfresco and Confluence as individual platforms, and how through seamless integration with CAIr, Alfresco can be used as the back-end repository for a front-end Confluence . Key features of CAIr include scalability, flexible security models, and the customizability of exposing Alfresco features through Confluence. Lastly, a live demo will follow a review of the architecture.
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7:00am PT by Aaron Couch
'Agent Carter' Bosses on Howard Stark: "He's Got Another Agenda"
Look out, Agent Carter. Billionaire-playboy fugitive Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper) is back, and he might be up to no good.
Stark has been on the run since episode one, having been framed for selling weapons to U.S. enemies. Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) and Stark's loyal butler, Jarvis (James D'Arcy), have been attempting to clear Stark's name. When Carter and Stark meet up on Tuesday's episode, it will not be a totally happy reunion, with Agent Carter accusing Stark of manipulating her.
Read more 'Agent Carter' Star Reveals Wild Hopes for Decades of Stories to Come
Tuesday's episode will set events into motion that will carry the show through for the rest of season one.
"By the end of episode four, you are on a ride. You are on a train hurtling toward the end," says Fazekas.
Carter and Jarvis have hit a few speed bumps on the ride so far. Last episode, the pair were fingered for the death of Krzeminski (Kyle Bornheimer), who was killed after Carter and Jarvis called the SSA with an anonymous tip about the location of some Stark weapons. Sousa (Enver Gjokaj) doesn't know Carter and Jarvis made the call, but he believes that whoever did was responsible for Krzeminski's death.
Read more 'Agent Carter' Showrunners Grilled By 'Arrow' Producer in Honest, Wide-Ranging Interview
"For writers, it's been so much fun to get at these character moments and see these characters progress — between Peggy and Jarvis, between Peggy and her co-workers," says Butters. "She has a different dynamic, and it's been very fun to explore each of those dynamics in the episode."
Fans noted that Krzeminski's death had real emotional consequences for the characters — something that doesn't always happen for minor characters in comic book TV. Of particular note was the final scene of the episode, which saw Carter go to the diner and ask to tell Angie Martinelli (Lyndsy Fonseca) about her tough day.
"Creatively, we have to have those. As much fun as it is to write fight sequences, you want those character moments to get to know these characters better," says Fazekas. "They are more than people who kick ass and shoot people. This is why you want to come back and check in on these people. That's one of my favorite scenes that we've done."
Agent Carter airs at 9 p.m. Tuesdays on ABC.
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Introduction: Micro Slide Bar Banjo
Make a small banjo played with a plastic slider bar that is secured on the neck and is easily moved
under the strings with one finger while strumming. Hawaiian steel guitars use a heavy steel bar on top of the strings. A fretless boards is used in this banjo. Time to make is about 5 hours. Use re-cycled materials.
Helpful hints are found in Mistic instructable dated 3-19-10" Mini banjo for kids." High polymer elastic strings are used through-out. This results in easy construction by kids and students.
Step 1: Materials [see Figure]
Wood- Neck made of any wood available. size 3/4 x 1-1/4 x 7 inches long. widths of 1-1/2 can be used.
Resonator case or enclosure.-- Any available can or plastic bottles or food containers. We use aluminum pet food cans 3-1/4 x 2 in. high and small sizes ones 2-1/2 dia. shown here. Also , we found a drink bottle you can buy for about $1.50 at places like Walmart.It was a one liter 'h2o on the go' 4 in. dia, cut down to a 2 in. height.See figure.Dog food cans have a sharp edge where covers were ripped off. this should be flattened with a small plier.
Nut, bridge and slider - Wood used or plastic or tubes of plastic as soda straws. Dowell are 1/4 and 5/16 dia, for the slider.
Slider- base-- plastic, hard . Use old gift or credit cards of .o3 thickness cut to size and bent with a plier.
Strings-- Polymeric high elasticity 1mm. dia . size. A 15 ft. spool is available at Micheals Art sup. for $2.50.
Crimp- tubing , bead or eyelets are available in Micheals .Inside diam to be at least .075 in..[2.5mm.].Supplied in small packages.
Tuner screws-- 5/8 size with a collar, brass plated steel. named Cup-hook..4 ea. per small pack.
Finish paint - laquer, clear hard. on the slider surface of neck.; wood can be any stain and finish. Clear finger nail polish works fine and dries in minutes.White surface can be correction fluid bottle with a brush.It's fast dry.
Pen-permanent type markers.Use to mark the notes on the fretless top surface.
Glue- High temp.type is best due to strength.
Step 2: Tools
Hemostat type plier---- with a locking forcep and length of 4 in. or more for grabbing the pulled string in side the case and holding in place so crimps can be attached.
Knifes- exacto and a short strong knife for cutting harder plastics.
Ice pick or awl--- Can be the hobby type witha sharp point and handle. Use to punch holes in case.
Scissors- strong type for cutting plastics. small for cutting string,etc.
Drill- Drill stand or Dremel drill , hand-held. Use bits of .078 or .106 dia. depending on wood used. Soft pine needs .078 dia. for the tuners to be tight . Hard wood as oak uses .106 drill holes.
Hand saw. to cut wood. Small vice for holding wood to cut angle for tuners location. Also to cut plastic.
Glue-gun. Small size that can melt HT glue sticks. E6000 glue is also good for adhesion of plastic to slider.
Step 3: Construction-
Beginning construction- There is no hard or fast rule on how to begin construction. The following is used when a can or plastic resonator is used as no deep effort is needed here.
Neck--Soft pine or decorative pieces of oak as found at hardware stores.Cut one end at approximately 45 degree angle for locating the tuners. Sandpaper smooth. Do the final finishing with stain, lacquer,.Drill two tuner holes spaced about 1/2 in. apart. Drill with .078 drill if pine wood.all way through.. Lay aside.
Resonator- Using the food can. eliminate all sharp edges with a plier.Use a scissor and cut a one inch wide opening in a side opposite the neck about 90 degrees or so. This the sounding hole. Punch about 6 small holes inword in the area that will be attached to the end of the neck.These holes will be filled with hot glue later when attaching the neck to the resonator can. This gives great strength to the assembly.Hole dia . about 1/16 in.
Attaching - Lay the neck and can upside down flat on a surface so the plane of the neck is same as the can surface. Glue some melt on the wood end and the prepunched holes, and rapidly push together and let cool. this is now assembled. Cooling should be for about 10 minutes.
Bridge and Nut-- cut to length and hot glue in place as shown .Not critical where the bridge is but should be about 1/2 inch from the 2 pre-punched holes for the string in the can surface. Same for Nut. Apply lacquer to the dowells after glue.The two holes need be about 1/2 in. apart and about 1/16 dia., smooth all sharp edges of the two punched holes with a knife or sandpaper.
Tuner- Preclose the open ended rings with pliers. Start the screws into the pre-drilled holes. This will probably require aid of a pair of gas-pliers for screwing in.. screw in about 3 turns till collar is flush to wood surface.Torque should be about at the point where you must use a plier to turn.
Slider- It is explained in the drawing. I used an old gift card cut to size top and two sides as shown. Use a straight edge of long nose plier and bend two side feet as shown. Place a 5/16 dia. dowel on top and hot-glue. Lay aside.
Stringing.--Cut a piece about 1 ft. long. Place a crimp tube of inside diameter at least big enough to size two
strings into on tube onto a n end of sting about 2 inches up. draw the end through the eyelet of the tuner and back into the same crimp. Hold and snug up . then pliers crush or crimp the tube . This now is attached . Next, wind 3 turns counter-clock wise around the screw collar top and keeping the tension run other end into the appropriate hole in the can surface. Use the locking plier or hemostat inside of the can after feeding string from above through
the hole and also pulling from underside. Stop and pluck the string for the sound you want. In this case I pull untill I am close to the Note A.. Lock the plier close to the can at this point.Obtain a crimp with a plier. Pass it as close to the can and locking plier. Crimp it. Remove locking plier. Cut off excess. You are done with one string. Now go to the C note string [ string no.1.]In this case I used Piano center C. Final tuning is done with the tuner later on after the slider is in place.
Slider-Attach the slider under the strings. This is easily done since all that is necessary is to lift the strings as they are quite elastic. Test smoothness of the slider down length of the wood..It should glide easily while you strum.
Pick use-In some cases you might use a pick to strum. I glued a small can at bottom to extend the can body so my wrist lays on this extension so I can apply the pick.
Next is the final tuning.
Step 4: Tuning-Playing
The strings are pretuned near the note you want a s described. To tune the two string banjo You need to push the slider up to the neck top or nut.Now you can tune with the tuner to note - C at string one. and A note at string two.
You will notice that the note are not stable. This is called drift in string instruments. Thsi drift downward about a note or two will be compensated by retuning. The drift is maximum after an hour after a sting is stretched. Re tuning is minor.
To find the D note of string one slide slider down to note D while plucking .Wait about an hour before this scale operation to let the drift effect settle.Use the marker and mark on white surface point D at edge of slider.Continue all the way to final note F. This finishes the scale. You also do this to string No.2.
Playing- Strum or use a pick to play while moving slider to the desired note.
You can lay it flat on a table or lap. or vertically using you two fingers while strumming with a thumb.
Kids can play directly from a music score . Playing by ear is also easy and lots of fun too.
The picture shows my large Uku. with the slider in place. See the three MOvies MOV
Another picture shows the smallest banjo in the universe. Only 5 inches long, one string. and one-and 1/2 octaves. It can actually play. No slider needed here.
For more volume I have amplified the banjos with a standard ear bud inside the case resonator. I found I needed a bottom on the can of plastic to get a greater volume also. I used an old CD and glued it on bottom of the can.
The ear bud or an old headphone fed into my stereo set which had good microphone pre-amplification built in.
A wireless mike worked fine feeding into my FM set at 107 Mhz. The Hana-Montana Mike was purchased on the internet at Amazon.
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It is a good thing to have since I think I am happier than most people because I don't follow the rules that they do and I'm energetic and happy all the time, I am constantly looking for something "I feel like doing". I search for things to do that make me happy. This is a great thing to have at times. I am easy to get along with and I love people who are happy and outgoing and wild. I have energy to do things many people say "Do we have to do that now".
Then there're the down side for me.
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Poverty Is a Persistent Reality for Many Rural Children in U.S. - Population Reference Bureau. Two bits for antiracists:
"Rural poor children are more likely than the urban poor to be white."
"...while many people move in and out of poverty as their circumstances change, spells of poverty last longer for rural children. They are the "forgotten fifth" of poor children because most programs and policies to help the poor are focused on urban areas."


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Dave viewers: Sick of Top Gear, Man VS Food and QI re-runs? Well, you're in luck, because the quite excellent Suits will very soon be returning for a second season filled to the brim with legal action and laughs.
To celebrate, Digital Spy caught up with Patrick J Adams, the man who unites both slackers and city types as genius lawyer Mike, for teasers on the new season, including whether the character's relationships with mentor Harvey (Gabriel Macht) and love interest Rachel (Meghan Markle) will withstand until the finale...
Suits has been really well received, have you been surprised by the level of enthusiasm?
"Obviously it's been overwhelming. Whenever you start a project like this you begin it in a bit of a bubble. There are so many pilots made and never get seen, so to have gotten this far is a little bit of a surreal dream come true and all of us on the show are so excited and honoured to have people respond the way that they do. It's a real gift."
There are a lot of legal dramas around, what do you think sets Suits apart?
"I think the fact that the word legal is not the most important part. I think a lot of shows, especially over the last sort of ten years, have really relied on this procedural thing where at the end of the episode you're supposed to believe you're a professional lawyer.
"I think it's nice to be on a show that moves away from that and realises that what keeps people coming back is not so much the cases but the relationships with the people in the show. I think the writers do a really good job with picking cases that are interesting and take us in new directions but never distract from what's really going on, which is people interacting with each other."
What's coming up for Mike in season two?
"In season one he was about to be revealed, so obviously the stakes are very high going into the second season. He has to sort of act very impulsively and make a case for staying [at the firm]. Pearson Hardman itself is really under attack in a big way and they all need to stay together in a way, so it's fun to see how all the relationships change when there's this external force working against the entire firm.
"And then him and Rachel obviously become closer and closer and we get to explore some of the real obstacles [involved with going] from being friends to being more and the difficulties involved with that. We get some great new characters into the firm that shake things up in a big way. It's really a lot like the first season, but it kinda kicks up a notch."
You mentioned Mike's relationship with Rachel, how is that going to develop?
"It's the big question of every TV show, right, where you have these two people who it's clear the world wants to put them together and everyone wants to see them together, but also when you're telling these stories you can't throw these people together immediately.
"What's really interesting and fun to explore is not just the falling in love and everything being great, but the obstacles to falling in love. I think the writers are doing a really great job with [that]. Obviously they work together, that's difficult, obviously Mike has a major secret that he can't really share with anyone, so there's a lot of things standing in between those two.
"Nevertheless they obviously really understand each other and have a connection. By the end of season two there's some big movements for both of them, movements forward and backwards, so it's a fun relationship to keep an eye on."
Mike's relationship with Harvey is also at the heart of the show, how is it working with Gabriel?
"We get along great. He's such a funny guy. He's so the opposite of the character he plays on the show, which is a testament to how he is as an actor. We constantly get to try and make each other laugh and push each other around. So whenever we get to work together it's always easy and we have a great time."
How does that mentor relationship between Mike and Harvey develop in season two?
"Their relationship is constantly growing and struggling. I think the greatest thing this show does is explore mentorship in a very realistic way - the relationship is never equal. It [brings up] a lot [of issues]. Is the young person asking the right questions? Do they really want the help? Do they agree completely with the person they're being mentored by?
"It's a complex relationship and I think they do a great job of showing that when the going gets tough we obviously band together and we're on the same team, but there are things that we disagree on and there are things that will cause conflict between the two of us. There are things we may never see eye to eye on.
"You get to see both sides of the coin in season two - you get to see a very deepened relationship. You see there are things they can't agree on and could potentially cause them to go their separate ways."
Mike and Harvey separating? Surely not...
"I think we're constantly finding our way back to each other and making sure that we patch that up, but there are serious conflicts. From season one you can see there are very different ways we have of doing things and because the stakes are so high in season two I think there'll be a couple of times where there's some real friction between these guys."
Mike's family backstory is such a big part of the character, will that continue to be important in season two?
"It will be very important. His grandmother plays a much larger part in the second season, which I was really happy about. We get to see what that relationship means to him.
"Especially towards the midseason there are a lot of movements forward in Mike's personal life, with his family and his love life. As an actor I'm so appreciative to have so much of that be part of the show. It motivates so much of what he's doing in the office."
What first appealed to you about Mike as a character? Has your view of him changed as the show's progressed?
"I just loved that he's a wicked smart kid, but he's also still a smart ass. He's got a foot in both worlds where he's capable of this greatness on a scale that most people never really understand, but then he's also this stoner kind-of washout who hasn't really done anything with his life.
"For me that was fascinating because I think one or the other is pretty boring to play, but if you have both of them at the same time it makes for a lot of interesting contrasts. I think they've really kept that element of it this season. I hope that's what makes Mike an interesting character to watch, he certainly makes an interesting character to play."
Suits has been renewed for a third season, what would you like to see happen for Mike in the future? Are there any dream storylines you'd like to see?
"I'm just really interesting in deepening what we've already started. I'm really interested to see how this secret plays out, I'm interested in the struggle Mike has in what he does. While Harvey's all about winning, Mike has made pretty clear that that's not what he's all about and he believes there's a right way to win and a wrong way to win.
"I'm always interested to see how they explore his memories and how that affects who he is as a person, so there's a lot of things. Especially at the end of season two there's some big changes, which I don't want to say too much about, and I think that'll make for some really interesting stuff heading into season three. I think people will really respond to where we end the season. Everybody's in for a good trip."
Suits season two begins Thursday, January 24 at 9pm on Dave.


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As a huge lover of blushes, when I saw the Blush Addict Tag floating around the Blogosphere I knew I had to do one for myself, even without being tagged, so here are my answers to the 12 questions!
Q1. What colour suits you the most?
I would say the slightly deeper muted pink shades like Benefit's Bellabamba but applied with a light hand!
Q2. Pressed/Cream/Loose Blush?
Pressed – definitely! I still haven't quite grasped the concept of cream blush yet and loose blushes are a nightmare if you're in a rush – well for me they definitely are!
Q3. Favourite Shimmery Blush?
I'm not really a fan of shimmery blushes as I feel like the shimmer clings to the larger pores on my cheeks, however I am a massive lover of NARS blush in Orgasm. It's got the most gorgeous golden light shimmer to it, that leaves the most beautiful glow but doesn't settle in the wrong places. It's a cult blush for a reason.
Q4. Favourite Matte Blush?
KIKO's Raspberry Rose, which is part of their Top Pairs palette, is definitely my favourite! This is one of those deeper pink shades I talked about, it has such a great formula and the matte finish is gorgeous, not to mention the beautiful packaging and affordable price! Full review and swatches for this are here.
Q5. Favourite Cream Blush?
Like I mentioned I haven't really got the hang of them yet but I do love the shade and consistency of Bourjois' Cream Blush in the shade 02 Healthy Glow – I just need to learn to apply it! Anyone got any tips?
Q6. Favourite Drugstore Blush?
For individual blushes it would definitely be Max Factor's new Creme Puff Blushes, especially in Gorgeous Berries & Seductive Pink. These are my favourite blushes to wear at the moment, so easy to apply and look lovely on. However, for a blush palette it would definitely be Makeup Revolution's Ultra Blush Palette in Golden Sugar. It's such a gorgeous palette with some really beautiful shades for such a decent, affordable price, I've done a full review and swatches of that here if you fancy a look.
Q7. Favourite High End Blush?
This is a hard one for me as I have a serious love for most of Benefit's blushes, including Bellabamba, Rockateur & SugarBomb but the title definitely goes to NARS Blush in Orgasm. Another full review of this cult product is here
Q8. Favourite Bright Blush?
I'm not the biggest fan of bright blushes, I much prefer a muted look really so none really!
Q9. Biggest Disappointment/Regret?
So far I've been pretty lucky with my purchases and I haven't been disappointed by any, but I did receive Nicka K Colorluxe Powder Blush in a Beauty Box that didn't exactly impress me. To use this blush, you have to kind of 'stamp' the sponge applicator onto your face, allowing the lose powder to come through. Personally, I found that the consistency of this is too powdery, and I actually make a lot of mess trying to apply this, with mini blusher clouds appearing, I just don't think it's for me!
Q10.Best Packaging?
Ummm probably the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes – I mean have you seen them?! They're so gorgeous.
Q11. What's On Your Blush Wishlist?
Definitely the gorgeous Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes, particularly in the shade Luminous Flush but honestly they're all beautiful – I'd love to try any of them! I'd also love to try out some more of NARS blushes and get my hands on a Milani one too!
Q12. Number 1 Holy Grail Blush?
The only blush I've ever hit the pan on and one I can wear with absolutely any makeup is NARS Blush in Orgasm (yes, hello again!) Absolutely gorgeous,it's unlike anything I've ever seen before. I think the true beauty of this is hard to come across in photo's so I would definitely recommend seeing if you can swatch one and dazzle at i's beauty in store.
So there it is – the blush addict tag! I tag anyone who is reading this and would like to give it a go, to do this tag! If you've already done it, or will do after reading this, drop me the link – I'd love to read them!


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Hey everyone, I'm back this week on the VLVS! blog with a little tutorial for you to personalize your store bought postcards. I love buying and sending postcards and have a stack of them to send out, but what really irks me a lot about postcards, sometimes there is no address placement lines or message box on the back.
As you can see with the Monet Art postcard here, the back is totally blank and boring. So what I did to help brighten these up is to decorate sheets of blank sticker paper that are already cut into 4 A5 (postcard) size in a mail art theme.
I used all these wonderful mail art related stamps from Viva LasVegaStamps! and Memento rubber stamp inks. The stamps I used are listed below.
I started off with deviding each section into two and use the stitches stamp for the address lines and divider border. Using a stamp placement tool and ruler helps this process along.
When you got the lines in place you can start to stamp up the top left side with those fun mail art stamps with some colorful inks. I esp. love to combine that ATC postcard collage stamps on the background to help that handwritten feel going.
This cute little postoid stamp is a great way to add some "faux postage" to the right side of your card.
When you're satisfied with the way you decorated the section, you can adhere the sticker sheet on to the back of your postcard. Doesn't it look a lot more fun this way? You can create a whole bunch of these in no time and adhere them when you are ready send off a PC or stick it on the back of one of your own created postcards!
This happy bunch was mailed out recently and it definitely makes the back of the PC just as interesting as the front :)
Stamps used from Viva Las VegaStamps!:
Hope you enjoyed this little tutorial and thanks for stopping by!


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Experience the pinnacle of our Lekker Bikes commuter range with the brand new Amsterdam GT. Discover all there is to know about it smartness, compactness and practical approach to your daily commute.
A natural riding experience powered by only the best components selected by our designers. A torque sensor powered mid-engine, compact and easy removable Samsung Cell Battery, reliable hydraulic braking power and the ultimate urban proof Shimano 8 Speed Integrated hub.
With the newest Mid-Drive Motor by Bafang it's all about smarter power control. The Max Drive System puts you in complete control. The bike's torque sensor constantly measures how hard you pedal and calculates the level of assistance. The motor provides more assist the harder you pedal, and less assist the lighter you pedal. This puts you always in control of the bike and keeps your ride safe. No more stress, sweaty rides or bustling traffic all around. Its on-demand acceleration makes you turbo through traffic. Its power can be used to tackle climbs with gradients up to 25% without any effort.
The nearly invisible battery pack offers you more than enough capacity from sub to city rides. The easily removable battery offers a range up to 70km on average, giving you peace of mind on all your rides. Running low? No worries. The lightweight aluminium frame still offers a comfortable cycling experience, with or without motor assistance. The battery is developed by Samsung and offers 36V, 11.6AH. Charges in less than 4.5 hours. Upgrade to a 14.5 spec for extra long rides!
The Amsterdam GT is fitted with a compact and premium LCD Display. It shows battery charge, instant speed, and mileage. It can be easily read also with direct sunlight thanks to the high contrast display. The handlebar controller has been developed to be perfectly ergonomic, extremely strong and easy to use.
The Amsterdam GT is fitted with a strong pair of lights. The Spanninga Axendo Front Light (40 Lux) offers a powerful beam. The rear light is fully integrated into the seat post, making use of the widely acclaimed and Red Dot Design awarded LED Seat post by Lightskin.
On any street corner, or metropolitan intersection, stay in control with premium hydraulic disc brakes from Tektro. Come to a complete stop in fractions of a second – smoothly.
Find out what it feels like to ride atop clouds, with the widely-acclaimed WTB road tyres – one of the smoothest available on the market.
As cyclists ourselves we believe durability and comfort are the most important aspects of cycling. Therefore we've chosen only the best Shimano Internal gear hubs for the Amsterdam GT. The Nexus hub is well protected to grease, dirt and 100% maintenance free. The Shimano Nexus 8 Speed offers a wide gear ratio and is perfectly suited for metro areas and country roads. Enjoy seamless gear shifting with the slight twist of your wrist making your ride appear effortlessly cool powered by the Bafang Center Motor.
The Amsterdam GT can be fitted with the Gates CDX Carbon Drive Belt drive system (Ratio 54/24). Created with stretch-free carbon fiber tensile cords. The advanced urethane technology allows the belt to be weather resistant, flexible and durable. The superior technological advantages of low noise and zero maintenance of the belt are truly irresistible.
Meet the new generation of E-Bikes. The long-awaited Amsterdam GT creates a whole new experience of moving around your city. It's about being smart, unrestricted and choosing a striking designed electric bike that holds all the newest technology to reclaim the streets.
Please note that pre-orders of the Amsterdam GT fitted with the 14.5ah battery will be delivered by the end of August.
The Amsterdam GT offers nothing else than unrestricted and effortless freedom to ride your city, supported by a powerful and reliable machine. No more sweat, stress or endless traffic jams. The Amsterdam GT is designed as a sturdy and fully equipped e-bike for daily use, perfected for Australian roads. Consulted by our riders we have been able to improve our newest Amsterdam GT. Highlights are: A premium Spanninga front and rear LED light set, fully internal wired and connected to the battery increases your safety on the streets, new and improved geometry and sizing specifically for the Australian market and a premium tyre choice with the WTB all-terrain tyres.
The Amsterdam GT offers a premium riding experience. The lightweight frame is sturdy, easy to ride with or without motor support and fully equipped with the latest technology. It's high-end components such as the Gates CDX, compact and lightweight battery solution and fully integrated Shimano Nexus 8 Speed hub are key features to your optimal daily commute. It's fitted with a premium STVZO approved Spanninga Front LCD light (40 Lux) and the fully integrated LED seat post from Lightskin.
With its powerful motor, compact and strong battery, the Amsterdam GT offers enough freedom for your daily commutes from sub to city and more. The newest BAFANG Mid-Engine puts you in full control. In spite of generous power output and maximum torque of more than 80 N.m, the motor operates in virtual silence. The motor is equipped with a last generation Torque sensor. It's perfected to tackle climbs with gradients of up to 25% effortlessly. Combined with the easy removable Samsung Cell battery pack it offers maximum range and reliability.
|Aluminium 6061 with integrated battery case, Belt drive compatible
|Aluminium 6061 Tapered disc only
|Neco Semi integrated sealed bearing
|Tektro TD-285 hydraulic Disc Brakes
|Bafang Max Mid Drive, integrated cranks, 36v, 250 Wh Capacity
|Motor Weight
|Bafang Intelligent DPC11 LCD Rated IP65, offers complete protection from dust, oil, and other non-corrosive material.
|Standard: 36v 11.5Ah, 418 Wh capacity Range: 40km-70km
Upgrade: 36v 14.5Ah, 500 Wh capacity Range: 60km-90km
Removable for easy access to charging
|AU standard
|Rear Hub
|Shimano Nexus 8sp
|Front Hub
|Sealed bearing 32h
|700 Alloy 19mm internal width
|WTB Riddler 700 x 45c
|Alloy platform
Upgrade: Gate CDX Carbon Drive Belt System ratio: 54/24
|Vinyl lock on
|Lekker slimline commuter saddle
|Seat Post
|Lekker Alloy 27.2mm
|Lekker alloy commuter 31.8mm
|Lekker alloy 31.8mm
|Alloy Side mounted, E-bike specific
|Front Light
|Spanninga AXENDO 40 Battery Connected (STVZO Approved)
|Rear light
|Lightskin LED integrated Seat Post light Battery Connected
|Alluminium Fenders
Front Rack
Rear Rack
|Height Range
|Seat Tube
|Top Tube
|Head Tube
|Stand Over Height
|Height Range
|Seat Tube
|Top Tube
|Head Tube
|Stand Over Height
|Height Range
|Seat Tube
|Top Tube
|Head Tube
|Stand Over Height
In these manuals we have compiled for you lot's of tips on how to use your Lekker Bicycle, instructions for maintenance and last but not least a walk through how to execute the final assembly of your new ride!Go to guides
The Max Mid-Drive Motor by Bafang and its torque sensor constantly measures how hard you pedal and calculates the level of assistance. The motor provides more assist the harder you pedal, and less assist the lighter you pedal. Its on-demand acceleration makes you turbo through traffic. Its power can be used to tackle climbs with gradients up to 25% without any effort.
In spite of generous power output and a maximum torque of more than 80Nm (among the most powerful on the market), the motor operates in virtual silence. The Bafang Max Drive System has a 250W motor. It's extremely silent, almost unperceivable. A torque sensor and two-speed sensors transmit data to the controller with an 80k Hz frequency, allowing a fluid and precise ride.
All of our eBikes have removable batteries, allowing you to comfortablly take them out for a charge, upgrade them with higher range batteries, and to replace them when needed. No stress finding a power outlet near your bike!
Options for the Amsterdam GT
Standard: 36v 11.5Ah, 418 Wh capacity Range: 40km-70km
Upgrade: 36v 14.5Ah, 500 Wh capacity Range: 60km-90km
The Max Mid-drive motor by Bafang, paired with the 8 speed Shimano integrated hub provide a heavy power boost and full control when riding. This combination makes the Amsterdam GT perfect even for long commutes in different environments, may that be flat or hilly, paved or gravel roads. With 8 gears to choose from and a strong pedal assist system you will be prepared to conquer any ride with ease.
The Gates CDX Carbon Belt drive system (Ratio 54/24), with the CDX belt being the premium belt version, is created with stretch-free carbon fibre tensile cords. The advanced urethane technology allows the belt to be weather resistant, flexible and durable. The technological advantages of low noise and zero maintenance of the belt are truly irresistible, especially when used for daily cycling.
The Amsterdam GT eBike comes with WTB Riddler 700 x 45c tyres, allowing easy rides on gravel and long dirt tours without a glitch. Together with the powerful Mid-drive Motor by Bafang, The Amsterdam GT can easily take you on comfortable off road explorations.
The bike's torque sensor constantly measures how gard you pedal and calculates the level of assistance. The motor provides more assist the harder you pedal and less assist the lighter you pedal. This puts you in control of the bike and keeps yur ride safe.
Yes! The Amsterdam GT is fitted with the Spanninga Axendo 40 Lux 36v and the newest Lightskin LED integrated seat post lights which are both STVZO approved. Lights are operated by the display and powered by the battery.
The intelligent LCD display by Bafang which we use on our electric bikes, are protected against water. With enclosures capabilities rated IP65, the Bafang LCD offers complete protection from dust, oil, and other non-corrosive material.
In theory you can. However, we advise against it, as it will invalidate your warranty with us on your electric bike. Please be aware that in some countries, changing the maximum speed of your eBike might be breaking the law.
With its slightly larger frame, and a more upward seating position, the Amsterdam GT provides riders with a more comfortable riding experience. The Max Mid-drive motor by Bafang, together with the 8 speed Shimano integrated hub provides a heavy power boost and full control when riding. The Amsterdam+ is a perfected commuter electric bike, single speed, agile in every urban environment, ideal for swift commuting and showing high responsiveness in every condition.
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We offer a 2-year guarantee on our frames. We also give 2 years on the components of our different models on the day of purchase. For more information, please see our shipping and warranty page.
You will find detailed sizing information in the 'sizing' section of the product page, right above this one. Find your perfect match!
Just like the sizing information, you will find the weight of each individual bike in the sizing section of the product page.
You will receive a track and trace number from the shipping company once your order is being shipped to you.
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Should family and friends get involved and give their "advice" in the property selling or purchase process of their family/friends when they are not a real estate agent? That is the question and "court is in session"!
In life situations, as in business I believe there are two sides to everything. ALWAYS. Otherwise, how would I come to a decision of any one point being made?
In this case I will look at the pros and cons of "helping" family and friends with their real estate decisions when they have an agent. It can be beneficial or it could be detrimental in the sale or purchase of the property.
The pros of having family and friends getting involved with the sale of the property:
- The family/friend is "associated" with the Real Estate Industry and knows "some" of what is going on and feels that they can benefit their family/friend.
- They are emotionally involved because they are friends/family and feel they can "help" them with not getting "ripped off"
- They "care" about their family/friend and want to make sure that anything "bad" about the property should be addressed.
- They could be helping them get a better deal because of all of the above.
The cons of having family and friends getting involved with the sale of the property:
- The emotional involvement can alter the "advice" they are giving because everything is looked at in an emotional state and not in a professional business sense.
- They do not have a real estate license and aren't qualified or licensed to give advise.
- They may cost them the sale if they are giving incorrect information.
- They will be blamed by the family/friend if the sale is jeopardized.
- They already have a real estate professional who is assisting them and that real estate professional is not letting emotion get in the way of their better judgement. ( I could go on an on but we get the idea here)
- Added stress is doubled…may be tripled ..for the decision making process for the client because there are "too many" chiefs for a decision the client should be making with the assistance of their agent.
Believe me, I have been in several transactions where the family or friends are giving their advice. It was stressful and a struggle to prove that I was THE professional and worthy of listening to. I also took into consideration that the family member was "highly trusted" and it made the job harder although at times I had to show understanding and compassion when trying to get MY point across when the family/friend was wrong.
My opinion is I do not appreciate when others get involved because it most often than not jeopardizes a transaction and stresses the client out to no end. I have had instances where the buyer/seller put everything on hold because of it.
A real estate transaction is always stressful for all parties involved and with a real estate professional's sound advice we are geared to take on the stress and make the transaction as smooth as possible.
Now…the jury is in…..let's hear from you all.
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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Defining Success
How many lives will you touch over the lifetime of your teaching career? After 30 years in education, even if you teach in a self-contained, single grade classroom with an average enrollment of 20 students, you literally will have come … Continue reading
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Does a College Degree Lead to Higher Lifetime Earnings?
As a former high school counselor, I continue to be frustrated by the myth we have so resoundingly bought into. Namely–the idea that a 4-year college degree is the single BEST option for students to pursue after high school. Let … Continue reading
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Technology in Schools
Look around you. How many examples of technology are available at your fingertips? Do you have a computer? (Laptop, desktop or tablet computer such as an iPad?) How about a smart phone? (not to be confused with a basic cell … Continue reading


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Cinema Mercantile – Hazan Motorworks
"Meet Max Hazan. Working at a successful but unrewarding career in design Max decided to pursue what he loved, building one off custom motorcycles (at Hazan Motorworks) unlike anything else out there. Roughly one year into this new life Max reflects on his start, his design process, the bike he just finished…a Royal Enfield modeled on old Italian Speedboats and the one nearing completion… a Harley Ironhead that measures in at eight feet long and three hundred pounds." – Cinema Mercantile
Hazan Motorworks from Cinema Mercantile on Vimeo.