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This is a question I have been asked frequently, particularly recently as more people are using blogs as part of their social media campaigns. Whilst there is no "one-size-fits-all" formula when it comes to blog content, I believe it always comes back to one key factor: offer the reader something of value. Your blog is not about…Read More


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In March this year, my driving license was revoked due to smoking weed. My psychiatrist thought it wise to tell the dvla that I had smoked pot and it had been a factor to having a manic episode in July last year. End result, the DVLA revoked my driving license for six months.
This plunged me into a deep depression.
For the past two months, I have been signed off sick from work due to it and I spend my days watching TV, not moving from my sofa, not even to sleep (I have taken to sleeping on my sofa).
My life has taken a turn for the worst and I am at a loss what to do. Dishes are piling up in the kitchen, I rarely wash, haven't shaved in weeks, don't change clothes in days, barely eat, have no social interactions, I feel empty, life is passing me by and I am sat here watching it.
A few weeks ago, I ordered a liquid on line which was to put an end to my life. It is the same liquid they use to put animals to sleep. Alas, I got conned and the product never arrived. Truth be told, if suicide was easy to carry out, I wouldn't be here.
I don't know how long I can take of this before I gather the courage to end my life.
I never got over losing my life as I knew it six years ago when my husband left me for my best friend. That trauma provoked my first manic episode then and, three more later, I have finally accepted I have bipolar.
People keep telling me this isn't a permanent stage and things will get better, I don't see it.
I know what is recommended to get out of depression, exercise, eat healthy, take a hobby, but I can't do any of it, my motivation is totally gone. You should see the state of my kitchen, mess everywhere, I avoid going in these days.
As much as I have quit the weed, I have taken to drinking. Although I don't ever get drunk, I drink a lot, enough that it came up in the liver function tests my psychiatrist ran on me and he is now going to tell the DVLA about it. Risking loosing my license for even longer.
I can't cope with life. I really can't. And I don't know what to do. I feel totally lost. I feel resentful too that I used to have such a good life and it's all gone.
Is the depression part of the bipolar or situational? I wonder. Either way, it seems here to stay.
I don't know how much longer I can live like this…

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Waterford Estate Auction Reserve 2005
By Christian Eedes, 7 February 2015
Wines made for the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction often get criticised for being overdone but the Waterford Estate Auction Reserve 2005 drunk last night was looking marvellous. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Malbec, it was matured for 23 months in French oak, no indication given by the CWG site as to what portion was new.
The first point in the wine's favour was that there was very little browning around the rim. On the nose, red and black fruit, a subtle leafiness, some oyster shell and attractive oak spice. A touch of forest floor and the other hard-to-describe savoury notes that come with development but this character not nearly as pronounced as it can be on SA reds 10 years from vintage.
The palate was rich but balanced with optimally ripe fruit, brisk acidity and nicely resolved tannins. Very little decay in evidence. I did wonder whether or not it was going to get very much more interesting from further bottle maturation but rather a year too early than a day too late, as they say.
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According to the April sales figures from the NPD Group, the Playstation 3 console was beaten out by the Playstation 2 console in terms of overall sales for the month. In fact below is how the console stacked up:
1. DSi
2. Wii
4. Xbox 360
5. Playstation 2
6. Playstation 3
Man I wish Sony could get that price down and get some really great games rolling to get the sales of the PS3 and PSP up. Anyone want to venture a guess what Sony will drop the price to at E3? I'm going with $299.99.
Plain old gamer :)


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Artist Talk and Panel Discussion with Martha Wilson–TONIGHT
by umfablog
So… what are you doing tonight? I'm going to the Artist Talk and Panel Discussion with Martha Wilson tonight at the UMFA (5pm-7pm). Wilson will deliver a presentation about her work, which will be followed by a lively panel discussion with the artist and regional scholars, moderated by Sarah Hollenberg, visiting assistant professor of art history at the University of Utah. Other panelists are: Rachel Middleman, assistant professor of art history at Utah State University; Sydney Cheek-O'Donnell, head of theatre studies […]
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'His great character will be missed' - Tributes paid to motorcyclist after mid-Norfolk crash
PUBLISHED: 15:45 23 April 2019 | UPDATED: 16:03 23 April 2019
A motorcyclist who died in a crash over the Easter weekend has been described as a "happy, cheerful and helpful" young man who always made everyone smile.
Lukasz Parszcz, aged in his 30s, died after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with two cars in mid-Norfolk.
Originally from Poland, Mr Parszcz worked at the Kinnerton Confectionery factory in Fakenham. His employer has paid tribute to a "well liked and respected" colleague.
Julie Ely, executive assistant, said: "Lukasz worked at Kinnerton Confectionery for three years and had made a lot of friends in this time.
"He was known to everyone as a happy, cheerful young man, always willing to help anyone and always making everyone smile. His positive personality and great character will be missed by all of us at Kinnerton.
"We are providing support to his colleagues and family through this very difficult time and our thoughts are very much with them."
The crash happened on the A1067, near to the junction with the B1147 Dereham Road, in Bawdeswell on Sunday April 21.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, arrived at 10.50am but Norfolk police confirmed that the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Just Giving page has been set up by his sister Katarzyna Parszcz to help pay for the cost involved with sending him back to his home country for his funeral.
A fundraiser on Facebook has also been set up and has already exceeded its target of £2,500 in less than 24 hours, with the total currently at £2,796.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the manner of driving of any of the vehicles prior to the accident. They are being asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference CAD 137 of 21 April.
Bawdeswell is north-east of Dereham, between the mid-Norfolk town and Reepham.
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text: Austrian Schienenschmankerl 8-day tour of Austria 8-day rail tour along the most beautiful railways in the Alps Beautiful boat ride on the Danube River Visit Vienna and Salzburg Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Rail Tour Austrian Schienenschmankerl Railways through the Austrian Alps are main line railways, not narrow-gauge lines like in Switzerland. The railways also do not reach the same altitudes as their Swiss counterparts. In 1st class, you travel in a panoramic coach along the most scenic stretches of the rail tour. Visit beautiful historic cities full of interesting sights like Graz, Vienna and Salzburg. Austrian Schienenschmankerl The train Comfortable Austrian trains DDSG Danube boat ride Arlberg railway and Enns Valley railway in panoramic carriage (1st class only) Travel information Prices & Dates Extras Reviews Day to day More info Included Extensions Discounts / Surcharges Departure Day to day Day 1 Travel by train from any location in Germany, Austria or Switzerland to Lindau (Germany) on Lake Constance. Continue by boat across the lake to Bregenz, which is located in Austria. If you prefer, you could also travel by train rather than by boat to Bregenz. Overnight stay at Hotel Messmer**** in Bregenz Hafen. Please note that during the Bregenzer Festspiele event, you will be staying in either Lindau or Friedrichshafen. It is possible to add additional train tickets to your booking. Additional fees applicable. Day 2 In the morning, take the EuroCity 'Transalpin' and travel on the scenic Arlberg railway to Innsbruck. Travellers with 1st class tickets can take a seat in the panoramic coach. In the afternoon, there is time to explore the city. Stay in Hotel Goldene Krone***. Day 3 In the morning there is more time to discover Innsbruck, in the afternoon you continue by 'Transalpin' to Graz. Again, passengers with 1st class tickets travel in the panoramic coach. The train takes the Salzburg - Tyrol railway (also known as the Giselabahn) and the Enns Valley railway to Graz. Your night's accommodation is Hotel Daniël***. Day 4 Time to visit Graz in the morning, in the afternoon continue by train along the Semmering railway to Austria's capital Vienna. Overnight stay in Hotel Daniël***, closely located to the new Hauptbahnhof. Day 5 Time to explore beautiful Vienna. Visit for instance Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace and St Stephen's Cathedral. Day 6 By train through the Wachau to Sankt Pölten and onwards to Melk. Continue by boat through the most beautiful part of the Danube valley, past Dürnstein monastery, to Krems. Take a regional train back to Sankt Pölten, from where you will take a direct train to Salzburg. Stay in Hotel Flair*** near the train station. The Danube boat runs between 01.05.2020 and 04.10.2020. If you are travelling outside this period, you will receive a discount and take the direct train from Vienna to Salzburg instead. Day 7 A day to spend in Salzburg. Visit the Mozarthaus, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Mirabell Gardens and Hellbrunn Palace. Day 8 The final day of your rail tour will take you back to where you have started your journey (or where you wish to travel to). It is possible to add train tickets to an international destination to your booking. Additional fees applicable. More info Would you like to receive more information and details of this rail tour? Please send us an email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Included All train and boat journeys in AustriaTrain surcharges and seat reservations (when possible)1st class: seat reservations in panoramic coach Feldkirch - Innsbruck and Innsbruck - Graz7 Nights: 2 person room with shower + toilet, breakfast included. Hotels approx 800m from train station or bus stopTicket for boat journey from Melk to Krems on Danube River Extensions Extra nights in all cities of the rail tour can be added to the bookingOvernight stays in other cities (also outside Austria) before or after rail tour can be added as well Discounts / Surcharges Discounts Travellers aged 27 and younger get a youth discountTravellers aged 60 and over get a senior discountPlease indicate your date of birth when making a booking so that the right price is being calculatedDirect train Vienna - Salzburg rather than boat ride on Danube River: €28 p.p. discount Surcharges Single room €300 01.01 - 31.03 & 01.11 - 31.12Single room €350 01.04 - 31.10 Departure Daily departure. 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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
This is a re-post in honor of my love for an aunt as she showed her love for me. firstname.lastname@example.com
According to Rose Kennedy: "Life isn't a matter of milestones but of moments."
This is my, Tia Paring. She is pretty, isn't she?
If I can only put into words those moments I spent with my Tia Paring my milestones will fill a book!
To mention some:
She sewed my dress for my first piano recital .. a white organdy dress with flowing layered skirt. I can not forget those times she would come home during her break from work just to show me how to do the lazy daisy stitches on each layer. We chose the maroon color and I felt like a princess as I proudly sat before the piano that morning of the recital with my beautiful skirt covering the whole piano bench! I was 9!
Then, one day, I discovered a secret! I often wondered how she always had money for everything. One day somebody came, crying. They talked. Then she went to a cabinet, took something from inside, gave it to the neighbor who thanked her so profusely I thought my Tia's hand would get detached from her arm. That's when I discovered that in that mysterious cabinet she kept a box for her loose change so she could have something to give to those who come to her unexpectedly. No wonder her house was always full of people on Christmas day.
Like many parents of her generation, she never demonstrated her affection publicly, but, next to her own children, I know that she loved me and my older sister very much. I just felt it. She was the one who showed me how to "take care" of myself when I first had my "monthly visitor". I was coming home from school when I noticed her by the door, which I thought was unusual. As I entered the house, she whispered to me to go to the bathroom and there she talked to me about that girly thing. That's when I learned that she had been checking the clothes I took off every morning. Oh, I can jus imagine how many of my underwears she had hand washed for me.
All of my uncle and aunts my mom's side called me by another name: Minda. That's one thing I will miss the most. I will never hear her call me by that name anymore.


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Berlin Fetish Weekend 2011 – Equipage Club Opening Party
My last visit of the Equipage, on Helloween, already surprised me. Even if it shows you almost the same "toys†like the Insomnia does, the atmosphere and decoration was way more elegant. The official opening party of the Berlin Fetish Weekend took place in exactly that kink-burlesque surrounding and even though it wasn't too well visited, it didn't appear wrong to me to get my latex outfit out of my closet. Next to the typical black catsuits there were quite stylish presentations. I actually found it quite sensational that there was a person showing off his love for quadruped by wearing an amazing horse costume. And if I coincidently hadn't arrived at about the same time, I would have gone completely wrong in guessing the sex of this thing. The trick in it: Inflatable latex that can impressively simulate feminine shapes.
But there were also international guests that presented amazing costumes, some of them were handmade and created with so much love. Actually, to me it was a bit like the German Fetish Ball. Just the opposite of that typical Kitkat kind of get together. Well for me, latex only has one tiny small: It totally activates your perspiratory glands. When my fabulous costume began to fuse with my skin, my common outfit seemed more attractive to me and I got into the SchwuZ. First, because I had already planned it for such a long time to visit Glorias party series, and secondly because I just needed to get let my body breathe. The SchwurZ hadn't been part of my night tours for a long time and so I was happy to see some well-known faces right at the beginning to share a welcome-Schnaps. First only one.. then the second one.. and then.. and then.. well, whatever. Was just lemon bubbly stuff. Gloria again proved that you really got to know the vibes of the masses to play the right song at the right time.
It is exactly those evenings that really make Berlin what it is: a melting pot of emotions, encounters and sudorific adventures – I like.
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1. You Become A Client (Not A Customer)
According to the National Association of Realtors, If you work with the seller's agent, you are not a client, you are a customer. "As a customer, a buyer is not represented by [the] agent... the agent cannot negotiate on the buyer's behalf nor reveal to the buyer any confidences of the client, the client is the seller."
If instead, you hire an agent to represent you and your interests, your agent CAN negotiate on your behalf and CAN reveal to you anything they learn about the seller or the home that could benefit you in negotiations, or which could change your mind about proceeding with the purchase. You are no longer a customer being sold something, but you become a client, with professional representation on your side in the purchase of the home. Your interests are being looked out for and protected, not the seller's.
While many seller's agents say they can "help you" buy the home, you will not be receiving agency-level representation if that agent represents the seller. An Exclusive Buyer's Agent specializes in representing buyers only in real estate transactions. This level of representation is invaluable.
Ronald Huth, Broker at Buyer's Choice Realty in Massachusetts explains, "Why use an EBA [Exclusive Buyer's Agent]? It's the difference between a specialist and a generalist. It's a counselor/advocate vs. a salesperson. It's caring service vs. a quick commission. EBA's have collectively saved home buyers multi-millions of dollars in home purchases. It's someone who finds fulfillment in helping a buyer rather than helping themselves to a double commission. It's the only buyer's agent who can give buyers undivided loyalty all the time. It's buyer agency without a conflict of interest. It's someone who works for you as though they were negotiating the property for themself. Why would anyone want to buy a property any other way?"
2. You and only you are being represented
Hire an agent specifically to represent your, and only your, interests and you'll create a contractual relationship where the agent must remain loyal and accountable to you and not to any seller.
Only an Exclusive Buyer's Agent can offer you this highest level of representation. Agents that list homes have contractual obligations to promote those properties to buyers, including you. There is also increased financial incentive for them to show and sell you specific homes. An Exclusive Buyer's Agent does not practice dual-agency, which is legal in most states. (Dual-Agency is when a single broker represents both buyer and seller in the same transaction.)
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent will be on your side and only your side throughout your transaction. Exclusive Buyer's Agent John Rygiol, Broker of Buyer's Broker, Inc. in Seal Beach, California gives us some insight into the mindset of an EBA. "I strive to offer the same fiduciary service that the client would expect from his attorney or CPA. I only represent one person, the Buyer."
3. An Exclusive Buyer's Agent is legally obligated to try and get the best deal for the buyer
By law, a seller's agent must work in the best interest of their client. Their client is the seller. A seller's agent cannot negotiate on the buyer's behalf. They cannot suggest or recommend pricing information that would be damaging to their client. Any information they provide to you with regard to the home and the pricing should have been prepared with the intent to get the seller the highest price and best terms.
Likewise, by law, an Exclusive Buyer's Agent must work in the best interest of their client. Their client is the buyer. EBAs do not have sellers as clients and will focus on getting YOU the best price and terms. They can suggest courses of action in negotiations that will benefit you. Information they prepare is for your benefit in making an informed decision regarding value, offer construction and negotiation strategies. They don't have an obligation to justify a seller's pricing or terms or to try and sell you any particular house(s).
4. Less hassle, less stress and a better outcome
If you choose to work with an agent whose primary specialty is to sell homes for the highest price and best terms in the shortest amount of time as possible, you'll likely endure a significant amount of stress and pressure. These objectives generally align with a seller's best interest.
However, if you choose to hire an Exclusive Buyer's Agent, their specialty and focus is to help you buy the best home at the lowest possible price and best terms, according to your timeframe.
Through specialization and experience, they have streamlined the process in a way that gives the buyer the best experience. When you hire an agent whose business model aligns with your goals, you'll have a lot less pressure and you'll be able to enjoy the exciting process of buying a home.
5. Truly on YOUR side
Exclusive Buyer's Agent Stephen Israel, President at Buyer's Edge - Real Estate for Home Buyers in Bethesda, MD summed it up nicely when he said, "Our most important job is to help our clients evaluate all of their options correctly. This is made far simpler because we are not pushing properties. We look at locations, neighborhoods, transportation issues. Through thorough comparable research, we help them understand the values in the neighborhood. We are duty bound to tell them all of the positive and negative things that we see. We assess the quality of construction, the resale-ability of a home and tell our clients what we believe the value is and why."
Exclusive Buyers Agents do not list homes and will not ask you to limit your level of representation. They will be 100% on your side during the transaction, representing YOU, negotiating on YOUR behalf and protecting YOUR interests.
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Monday, March 19, 2012
The first day of spring! - Our Spring release letter
We hope you are all well and enjoying first signs of spring - I took this photo to celebrate this morning : ) ! -
We are very excited to be reaching out to you with lots of good things happening here at Big Table Farm.
We participated in some great events in the last few months and have met so many amazing folks! The Oregon Truffle Festival, Cochon 555, Classic Wines Auction Dinner with DOC, an amazing winemaker dinner with Anne Amie and next week we head off to Atlanta to see all our good friends there and participate in the High Museum Auction! Our sincere thanks to all for the enthusiasm for our wines and support of our project, it means so much to us.
We have a couple of big announcements!!
First - The Laughing Pig Rose is back! This is a wine that is only made when the vintage calls for it. You all have been asking for it now for a while as we didn't make any in 2010. The Laughing Pig Rose will most likely go quickly, I'd recommend stocking up early (although we are limiting you to one case per customer due to the demand.)
We are also very excited to announce the 2009 Syrah! The 2008 has been sold out for a while and again there's a bit of pent up demand for this beauty.
Last but not least, we have spent the last month or so setting up our web site to now accept purchases of our wines online! Now you can log in and quickly and easily order your big table farm wines with out calling us at the farm and never getting through because Brian is in the winery and I'm out messing with my draft horses.
2011 - Laughing Pig Rose - As in past vintages this Rose separates itself from most by being barrel fermented to dryness with malolactic fermentation completed. The barrel fermentation and sur lie aging give underlying complexity to the rich fruit on the nose. Aromatics of strawberry, toast and a little spice lead you into a rich mouth feel. The fruit lingers on the finish while your mouth waters slightly from a pleasing core of acidity. Enjoy!
2009 Syrah – White Hawk Vineyard - 2009 was a beautiful long vintage, creating an opulent wine that still has wonderful balance, structure and acidity. Brian again increased the whole cluster this year which only amplified the nose. This wine will age beautifully but is drinking very well right now. All natural ferments 30% New French oak and elevage of 22 months made this wine what it is. You are greeted with a color that has become a signature of this wine - INK! Rich blackberry fruit cinnamon and tar great you. The pallet has great depth and balance while still retaining purity through it's long finish. The label - I got a little carried away this year and had the idea to spread the design over two bottles so same wine just had a little fun with the label - doing my best to make Brian crazy. We received a little more fruit and have almost 201 cases.
We also have the 2010 Resonance Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2010 Willamette valley Pinot Noir and 2010 Brooks Vineyard Riesling to offer you as part of this release.
On the Farm
We have 4 new calves expected this spring - For those of you who come out for memorial day weekend you should get to see some sweet fuzzy babies! They will swell our herd to 12 cows. All the other animals are thriving, the bees have stuck their little antennae out for a couple of the extra warm spring days and the baby chicks and pigs will start arriving in April! The chickens have been laying like crazy. I'll be participating in my annual plowing competition with my draft horses in McMinnville again this year and have been busy getting them fit for that and for summer work on our farm. Brian will of course tell you my horses smell and they are useless until he starts spreading the first of the manure from our compost piles on his garden, then he'll tell me I can keep them for one more year. The garden just keeps getting better thanks to Brian. We have been enjoying lots of winter greens and the dry stores of beans and potatoes along side of all the canned bounty. That man of mine really keeps us fed. We will be doing some work on our house this spring and summer - so next time you come out for a visit it may not be pink! : )
Our deep thanks to you for all your enthusiasm for our wines and farm projects, we look forward to hearing from you! – cheers! Brian and Clare
You can click here to order our wines
(if you have purchased in the past you should get an e-mail 3. 20.12 at 10am with a user id and log in if not you can sign up and get logged right in)
Visit our web site to keep up with the wines.
Yes we are even on Facebook
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'living the dream'
If I had a dollar every time I heard folks say you guys are 'living the dream' I'd be able to plant vineyard and fence the back 40 : ) ... but at some point you just have to pause and think damn this is pretty darn good what we have going here.. yeah lots of work etc etc.. but at the end of the day the wine, food, art and farming life suits us just fine... as very well said in this very nice article written by Tiffany Stevens - thank you Tiffany!
the article 'living the dream'
Love this photo she took of Brian a rare site of him with one of my horses! : )
the article 'living the dream'
Love this photo she took of Brian a rare site of him with one of my horses! : )
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
todays painting...
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
been working the boys!
I've been getting the boys out come rain (like today) or shine on the tire at least twice a week to do our best to be ready for the spring plowing ... save the date for April 14th !! in McMinnville at the heritage museum - I'll post all the info as we get closer...
April 14, 2012
10 am—4 pm
Largest Gathering of Draft Horses & Mules in Oregon to compete in plowing competition
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a back log of paintings all in one post...
These first three are part of my white on white series (having a bit of fun with the third one : )
and the last one a white chicken on a decidedly NOT white back ground...
and the last one a white chicken on a decidedly NOT white back ground...
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
A Sneak Peek at the 2011 Rose!
We will be releasing the laughing pig rose in about 2 weeks BUT we bottled one very special case early !! yup by hand for this VERY special event = cochon 555! -- It's kind of a favorite of mine I got to be a judge the first year they came to town and we have poured Big table farm wines at the event since year one!
for those of you how havent' heard of it it's a Culinary Competition and Tasting Event -- It's a great time and features five chefs, five pigs, five winemakers. The Portland event challenges five local chefs to prepare a menu created from heritage breed pigs, nose-to-tail, for an audience of pork-loving epicureans.
2012 Portland competing chefs include Jason Barwikowski of Woodsman Tavern, Vitaly Paley of Paley's Place, Naomi Pomeroy of BEAST Restaurant, Adam Sappington of The Country Cat, and Rita Jia You of Lucky Strike.
Sunday, March 11th
4 pm VIP opening; 5 pm general admission
$125 per person for general admission; $200 for VIP (including a welcome cocktail from The King's Ginger, HamaHama Oysters, tastings from Anne Amie, Buty, Big Table Farm, Chehalem, The Cheese Bar, Double Mountain Brewery, The Meadow and Domaine Serene paired with Iberico De Bellota by Fermin). Available at www.cochon555.com.
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the morning chores part II
we've been having stunning weather - it's been 65 degrees and sunny and everyone is enjoying the rays!!
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
morning chores
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todays painting
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
milk - eggs and salt
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
art auction
I participated in a live paint at an art auction it was pretty fun to see a bunch of my piers and produce a painting in one hour (that's after I have the sketch done and everything is ready set to paint : ) so at 5:45 I started and at 7pm I was putting it in the frame.. I was pleased with the results as was the happy buyer that took it home... : ) a fun evening for sure...
sorry for the low quality photos my i phone is not as good as my regular camera...
sorry for the low quality photos my i phone is not as good as my regular camera...
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A few things set Manhattan Review's books apart from Kaplan's and Princeton Review's books. First, Manhattan Review incorporates extensive GMAT vocabulary lists into its verbal books and a complete list of GMAT Quantitative Glossary into its math books. These lists serve as the initial springboards before you delve into the heart of preparation. Second, Manhattan Review's books are very well organized. Its Table of Contents lays out all the top-level topics and sub topics for students' easy reference. Third, its instruction content and exercises are very useful. They not only focus on techniques, but also provide a very lucid way to explain all the concepts and problem types in each test area. Solutions are very detailed and easy to understand. Questions are also arranged in order by type and difficulty level. Definitely worth checking out the series!
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What Order Should you do the Obsidian workout in?
Here at Obsidian Slide Boards we were asked by our customers for what the suggested rotation was for the workout DVD's. We went ahead and contacted Lacey (one of the trainers in the videos) and asked her what a good rotation for the DVD's would be and her response is below.
First complete the Beginner workout as it will share some techniques and strategies that are useful in the later videos. Ideally you could then progress as follows;
- Beginner DVD
- After Mastering The Basic Techniques it is Time For the Intermediate DVD
- When You Are Ready Move on to the Advanced DVD
At this point you should be ready to mix and match the others.
When we begin a challenge, we always follow that pattern, that is specifically why we did the Beg, Int, and Advanced. Next we will do Pure Cardio and Abs (great combo), Pure Cardio and Upper Body (also a great combo), power and balance covers every muscle group so it can be coupled with anything. Circuit is a great workout that our clients love to pepper into the mix.
We suggest doing the same workout all week (I know it sounds mundane, but the client really improves with each class and feel really strong by the end of the week). Recovery could be done once a week or any time the customer wants some lengthening/corrective exercise. It is critical to understand and learn the fundamental Obsidian exercises. This sequence will help facilitate great form and execution.
Week 1: Beginner
Week 2: Intermediate
Week 3: Advanced
Week 4: Pure Cardio alternating with Abs or combine the two
Week 5: Power and Balance alternating with Lower Body or couple the two
Week 6: Circuit
Recovery throughout once a week or any time the customer feels the need for additional lengthening.
A reminder to track nutrition and hit their weekly calorie target (can use Livestrong or Fitness Pal) will greatly enhance their results. Falling short of their calorie target will hinder their ability to build lean tissue and increase endurance. Let me know if you have additional questions.
Lacey, Owner of Obsidian Fitness
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The College recognizes the considerable effort on the part of students to establish and meet their educational goals. To enhance students' opportunity for success in meeting their educational goals, the College expects members of the College community to act toward each other in a manner that contributes to a positive, supportive and safe learning environment.
Camosun Policies
It is a student's responsibility to familiarize themselves with institutional policies and regulations, which can be found on the Camosun College Policies page.
Any member of the Camosun community (student, staff or faculty/instructor) can contact the Office of Student Support to consult about a matter related to non-academic policies and regulations. Concerns can be resolved formally or informally and we can meet with students, staff or faculty/instructors to discuss concerns and outline resolution opportunities available.
Students may wish to contact the Camosun College Students' Union (CCSS) or the Ombudsperson for additional support or assistance.
Academic Conduct
Camosun College students are required to comply with the standards of academic dishonesty set out in the Student Conduct Policy (E-2.5).
It is the responsibility of Camosun College faculty and staff to take reasonable steps to prevent and to detect acts of academic dishonesty. It is an instructor's responsibility to speak with a student when such an act is suspected and to take appropriate action if academic dishonesty has occurred.
The Camosun College Library supports students with research help, such as avoiding plagiarism, and evaluating and citing sources.
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Process overview
Informal process
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Camosun's faculty, staff and administration are deeply committed to excellence in teaching and student success. Camosun has established a number of processes for bringing forward and dealing with any concerns about the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom and throughout the college experience.
The Student Complaint Process is for student complaints about administrative decisions, as well as student complaints concerning teaching and learning, other than those involving grades and formal human rights complaints. At any point in the process, you may contact the Office of Student Support for guidance and support.
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You are encouraged to talk to the instructor first in order to resolve the issue.
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If you're not satisfied at Step 1 or if the circumstances of the complaint make it difficult or impossible to meet with the instructor, you should take your complaint to the Departmental Chair. The Chair will meet with the instructor or the instructor and the student together if appropriate, to discuss the complaint.
If the instructor is the Departmental Chair, you should take your complaint to the Dean.
Although not required at Step 2, you're encouraged to summarize briefly your complaint in writing for discussion with the Chair or Dean.
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You may meet with the Dean without preparing your complaint in writing. However, the complaint will not proceed through the formal process if you do not provide the complaint in writing giving relevant details. You should include a suggested remedy.
Formal complaint process
Step 4 - Complaint in writing to Dean's office
If not resolved at the informal level, you should prepares your complaint in writing, submit it to the Dean's office and arrange an appointment through the Assistant to the Dean. A copy of the formal complaint will be provided to the faculty member.
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You will receive the decision of the Dean in writing. The Dean will meet with you to explain the decision if you're available. A copy of the written decision will be forwarded to the faculty member and department chair.
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If you're not satisfied with the decision of the Dean, you have one week (7 calendar days) to deliver a letter requesting a review of the Dean's decision, with the complaint in writing attached, to the Vice President Education's office.
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Camosun College recognizes the right and responsibility of its faculty/instructors and staff to assess student performance and impose discipline in appropriate circumstances. The College also recognizes the right of students to be assessed in a manner that is fair, just and reasonable and to have sanctions imposed in proportion to the nature and seriousness of their conduct.
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For support in filing an academic appeal, please review the Student Appeals Policy (E-2.4) and contact the Ombudsperson. Please note that the First Stage Appeal must be initiated by the student within ten (10) working days of the official posting of the final grade or imposition of discipline.
Non-Academic Conduct
The College recognizes the considerable effort on the part of students to establish and meet their educational goals. To enhance students' opportunity for success in meeting their educational goals, the College expects members of the College community to act toward each other in a manner that contributes to a positive, supportive and safe learning environment.
In the event the College considers students' conduct to be inconsistent with this expectation, or considers that students are not appropriately dedicated to the furthering of their own education, the College will take whatever action is necessary and will impose disciplinary consequences that reflect the severity and nature of the inappropriate conduct.
Students should familiarize themselves with the Student Conduct Policy (E-2.5). This policy covers all students enrolled in a College course or program, on or off campus, as well as prospective students, while engaged in college related activities. This policy does not apply to conduct related to harassment, which is covered under the Respectful Workplace Policy (O-5.10), nor incidents of sexual violence and/or misconduct, which are covered under the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy (E-2.9).
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Camosun College recognizes that institutional processes can be seen as overwhelming and complex to some, and having a support person who is knowledgeable and resourceful can reduce anxiety and stress for a student. A student has the right to identify anyone of their choosing to be their support person throughout informal and formal institutional processes.
A support person should be someone a student feels comfortable with knowing the details of the incident or situation, as well as someone a student feels comfortable with being present as they recount sometimes explicit details. A support person should be someone who can assist a student in understanding the College's policies and procedures and help a student identify questions that they may have throughout institutional processes.
The Guidelines: Camosun College Support Person have emerged from an administrative need to bring clarity to the role and responsibilities of a support person for students proceeding through institutional processes at the college, including but not limited to, Student Complaints Process and the Student Appeals Policy E-2.4.


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FAFSA School Code for Pine Manor College is 002201
Important FAFSA Deadlines: MASS State Grant deadline May 1
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If selected for verification the following information must be submitted:
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The Entrance Loan Counseling provides your rights and responsibilities as Federal Stafford Loan borrower. The Master Promissory Note (MPN) is the promise to repay the loan. Your Federal Stafford Loan funds cannot be disbursed to your student account until these items have been completed. You can login to the studentloans.gov site with your federal FSA ID.
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Popping Unlimited
Also, from Sherwin William's website, I managed to find a good image which depicts how the pinholes/bubbles are formed.
Best thing to do is to wait for a certain period so that the solvent is completely evaporated. At the same time, practice more on rotary polishing. Patience...is what I need.


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By Emma Amaize
UDU— THE Urhobo Youth Leaders Association, UYLA, in Delta State, yesterday, distanced itself from the quit notice issued northerners and Yoruba, last Thursday, to vacate the Niger Delta before October 1, saying the 'so-called' agitators, who issued the illegal notice under the aegis of Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators, CNDA, were miscreants.
Spokesperson of the association, Terryson Orhiunu, in a statement, said: "On the issue of the quit notice given to northerners and Yoruba by some Niger Delta miscreants, we disassociate ourselves from the faceless coalition. Our area is open for everybody to do business and all we want is equity and justice in Nigeria's affairs."
UYLA called on the Federal Government "to speedily implement the demands of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, by setting up a dialogue team to quickly resolve the Niger Delta problems.
"We must be involved in the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas business in our land, not the situation where those who do not have a drop of oil in their domain are now the ones determining all that is happening in the oil and gas industry," it added.
The Urhobo group frowned at a recent publication by a self-styled APC leader in the state who criticized PANDEF, saying the politician was seeking cheap popularity.
It said: "We do not see PANDEF as a political organisation, it is a regional organisation genuinely advocating the well-being of Niger Deltans and all ethnic groups are carried along in its activities."
"We do not know the favour the self-acclaimed APC leader, who could not deliver his polling unit, is seeking from his sponsors, but he is known to be anti-Niger Delta and should leave PANDEF alone."


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Let's try my writing skill, it's been a while since the last time I wrote a story, but I need to proof that I am still a literature student after all. The following story will be slightly different from my other blog posts.
She looked around, Eid1 is around the corner and this very day was weekend. With discount everywhere there was no doubt this place would be so crowded, even without holiday and sales Malioboro2 always is the most crowded place in town. But in spite of everything, there they were, walking (or at least trying to walk) through the sea of people around them.
She sighed secretly, she never had claustrophobia whatsoever, but jam packed people was never really her favorite either. However, she had agreed to accompany him, no, scratch that, actually, she was the one who asked him to go out tonight in the first place. Consequence, consequence.
He continued walking before her, sometimes they made a little conversation, but most of the time they focused on their every step. Too focused that she didn't realize the time they separated.
She was pretty sure he was walking beside her second ago, then why couldn't she find him around anymore? Was he playing prank on her? She looked around, convinced herself that he was just hiding somewhere near, where could he possibly hide when there wasn't even enough space to walk? Also, how could he play prank at this kind of time?
Wait, was he really playing prank on her?
Seconds ticked and she still couldn't see any sign of him, She stayed a little more second until a realization hit her, no doubt, she was actually lost. Damn. All of a sudden she regretted asking him earlier to carry all her belongings including purse and bags and all, oh, but the cell phone was still in her pocket.
Once again, this time more panic, she looked around. She wouldn't be able to go home without him, it was dark already and there was no public transportation she could use for her money was all on him. Looking ahead, she noticed the green plaid backpack, it was hers! And the guy with denim jacket? Phew! She found him! Quickly, she ran to his direction, not caring about the other people walking past through her.
He hadn't seen her yet, his cell phone was in hand, ready to make a call when suddenly she appeared before him, couldn't decide whether to feel relief or angry, he spontaneously scolded her, "Where the hell were you?!"
"I was lost!" she exclaimed, more like an announcement than anything, and with that he smiled, just like that, they continued to walk. She had learned her lesson decided she should cling to him all the time, so she grabbed her backpack (which he carried) and hold on to it.
He noticed, stared at her for a while before finally questioning, "Why are you holding on to the backpack?"
"Huh?" She answered (or not really), how should she answer it? Because she wanted to stay close to him? Because she couldn't hold on to his hand instead? "I just don't want to get lost again," she finally answered, which rewarded her his smirk. Oh that famous smirk of him, can a smirk be any more adorable?
But she being herself, as soon as they arrived at the store, couldn't help but sidetracked her eyes to anything more interesting. Quickly she hopped from one rack to another, forgetting that only minutes ago she was lost. When she realized that she couldn't hear his voice anywhere near her, she started panicking again, damn! Why was she getting distracted so easily?
To her surprise, it didn't take long to her to find him again; in fact he was there, right behind her. "What? You're afraid of getting lost again?" He smirked yet again, and she could swear she heard him saying, "don't worry I'm here," but maybe that was just her imagination playing with her.
"You shouldn't keep quiet when you get lost, you should scream, calling out my name," he lectured her on their way home, which gained her raising eyebrow, sure she shouldn't keep quiet, she planned to text him already if she couldn't find him, but calling out his name amongst the crowd? That would be too ridiculous.
Eventually, she couldn't sleep easily that night; thinking that he actually cared for her she realized that getting lost never really feel any better.
1 Eid is a celebration for Muslim after fasting month, usually people buy new clothes and all, thus the crowded places and discounts.
2 Malioboro, the most famous, most crowded street in Yogyakarta, you can find heaps and heaps of souvenirs here. They simply sell… well, everything.
Wait, have I told you that the girl in this story is me and the guy is, of course, the best friend? Yes, I was lost the last time we hang out.
And happy Eid Mubarak for every Muslim who celebrates it! :)


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AMD R9 Fury X Review
Test Setup, Temps and Power Draw
Published: 24th June 2015 | Source: AMD | Price: £509 |
Test Setup
AMD R9 Fury X
AMD Catalyst 15.15.1004
Intel Core i7-4960X @ 4.4GHz
ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
Corsair Dominator Platinum 2133
Corsair AX1500i
Corsair Neutron GTX
Corsair H100i
Windows 7 x64
The AIO cooling solution performs brilliantly here. This is, as always, the absolute highest result we achieved during testing. Most games though had the card around the 50°C mark which is where you'd probably find it in general use.
Power Draw
Yes, the Fury X can use an extraordinary amount of power if left untethered. It doesn't have to though, as Frame Rate Target Control allows you to set a maximum frame rate in the Catalyst Control Centre and the card will be powered down sufficiently to hit that target. Rather than those "easy on the GPU" moments where hundreds of frames can be rendered needlessly, the Fury X just wont bother. This, particularly in titles like Alien Isolation where the FPS is in the hundreds, have a massive impact on the power draw, dropping it by well over 100W, and in some cases more than that. Of course we're after the highest numbers possible in benchmarking terms, so we've got FRTC disabled, but in real world usage the power draw will be much lower.
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Let's just get this out of the way.
Stevie Wonder is blind.
The legendary musician was born prematurely in 1950, and doctors believe he lost his sight after he was given too much oxygen in his incubator, according to CNN.
The conspiracy theory that he can actually see, however, has captivated people for decades — including several notable celebrities.
Add Shaquille O'Neal to that list.
O'Neal shared a hilarious story Thursday night on TNT about an interaction he had with Wonder in an apartment building in Los Angeles — one that completely blew him away.
Shaq's story about Stevie Wonder had the guys rolling 😂 pic.twitter.com/OmYYbtSN2Y— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 13, 2019
"We lived in a building on Wilshire [Boulevard]," O'Neal said. "So you park your car under, the valet is down there. I'm already in the building, I'm coming through the lobby. The [elevator] door opens. It's Stevie Wonder. He comes in, says, 'What's up, Shaq?' [He] presses the button, gets off on the floor by himself and goes to his room.
"I went and called every person I knew and told the story."
OK, maybe we do need to revisit this conspiracy theory after all.
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Dentistry has come miles and miles in the past few decades, most of which was in the last few years. Contemporary dental materials and technology have made clinical dentistry more precise, while optimizing the patient's experience by saving time, reducing discomfort, and improving the life of dental restorations. Today, fillings and crowns can be made to look like natural tooth enamel, so they blend seamlessly into a smile.
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Sledge was born Kolawole Olaosebikan Ayoola on December 1, 1987 and was raised in the city of Lagos. The Highly Afrocentric rapper hails from Ogbomosho North in Oyo state and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Covenant University, Otta. His music is a blend of Hip-hop/Rap, Gospel, Highlife and Afro beat.
Currently he is promoting his yet-to-be-released debut album titled Mr. Oga. His single off the album "Karry go featuring Laitan Dada", which is produced by the visually-impaired maestro Cobhams Asuquo, is currently enjoying airplay around major radio stations in Lagos, Nigeria. The video of the same song was shot by Clarence Peters and is slowly gathering mass acceptance from fans around Lagos and Nigeria.
Sledge's first dabble into rap music was in his secondary school days, and he admits that he wasn't really serious with it. But he finally took his music serious in 2005 while he was studying for his A-levels examinations after he heard a message from his Pastor, encouraging all youths to get busy and do something tangible for God.
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Your curriculum vitae or resume gives you an opportunity to present the information on your background and achievements. It is helpful to ask family, friends or advisors to review this since it is easy to forget vital information. Your CV will be a work-in-progress; you will update it regularly for the rest of your career. NEVER misrepresent your information/accomplishments in your CV. For instance, if an article is not published, list it as "submitted" or "in progress"…
You need a CV:• To give to the individuals who will write your letters of recommendation• To send to programs where you want to do an externship or audition elective• To send or fax to programs who do not use ERAS• To assist you with the information you need to enter into ERAS, which will create a CV for you from your application. The categories are defined by ERAS and all will be presented regardless of whether you have anything in this category or not (i.e., if you have not done research, the ERAS application lists research followed by "none.")
There is no "correct" format for a CV; choose one that is easy to read, and that is clean and uncluttered. It should clearly identify your qualifications.
There are suggested curriculum vitae formats in books listed under the resources section.
Style guidelines:• Font 12 point. Stick with one style font. Use boldface to highlight important areas of your CV. Use bullets sparingly• Leave ample margins. Recommended: 1 inch top, bottom, and sides• Always check for spelling and correct grammar• No longer than two pages for residency, scholarship CV. Can be longer once you have finished residency or if you have published a significant number of articles• Be consistent in the way that you present examples• Don't include unnecessary information, like Social Security number, references, personal information, high school education or accomplishments• Order - last is always first (most recent accomplishments, degrees, jobs, etc. should be listed first)• Focus on verbs when describing accomplishments, jobs, duties, responsibilities• Are dates the first thing you see? They shouldn't be. Most people are interested in what you have done and what your skills are.• Keep your CV updated with new awards, accomplishments, jobs, etc.• Style should be organized, neat and pleasing to the eye• Get others to review your CV and offer suggestions, but in the end, it represents you, so you should like it• Try to tailor information to the residency or program that you are applying to.
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The Diaper Bag Wrangler features handmade items for baby, child and mom designed for style and function. And now is a great opportunity for you to purchase them at an amazing savings.
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Ministry of Testing
Resources This category is related to the resources section on the Dojo. We sometimes crowdsource resources for there, updates to these resources may come from discussions in this category. The Dojo The Dojo is an online learning platform where we are focusing on sharing and learning about all things testing. This category contains further discussion about courses and content on the Dojo. TestSphere This section is all about TestSphere. How do you use TestSphere? Have you found a card in the deck that has prompted some ideas you'd like to discuss? Would you like advice on how to use TestSphere? Ministry of Testing Hall of Fame This category is for folk in the community that Ministry of Testing have recognised and recognise to be awesome. The Testing Planet The Testing Planet is our collection of software testing articles written by members of the community. Want to discuss a Testing Planet article you've just read? Have ideas of articles you'd like to see in the Testing Planet? London Tester Gathering Workshops All discussions about our annual London Tester Gathering workshops co-organised with Tony Bruce.


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February EVO Camps
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AGM – 13th May 2019 – 8.00p.m.
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Off to the Regionals !
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Long Term Care Information for Providers
Memos and Transmittals
Lists current memos and repository for past OLTC memos and transmittals.
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Resource for long-term care facility regulations.
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Access general OLTC forms and DMS Cost Reimbursement Rules Manual forms.
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Minimum staffing for Long Term Care Facilities
Minimum staffing requirements are included in the regulations that pertain to each type of facility. To view them, please go to Regulations, view or download the regulations document for the type of facility that interests you, and navigate to the staffing section.
The Office of Long Term Care has created a Minimum Staffing Calculator for nursing facilities that you can download and install on your computer. To learn more, click the link below.
The Office of Long Term Care (OLTC) has gone live with an online portal for the collection of the monthly minimum staffing requirement data. The online portal is powered through a technology called QuickBase and is part of a larger effort to provide an online portal for providers to submit information to OLTC. Users can access the portal by going directly to http://ARDHS.QuickBase.com and selecting the "OLTC Minimum Staffing" icon.
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Minimum Staffing QuickBase application - Video Demonstration and Training Instructions
Training and Education
Resources for facility administrators that includes CEU information.
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Options Counseling
Resources for facilities for complying with the Options Counseling program, including instructions for on-line submissions.
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Electronic Plan of Correction (ePOC)
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Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Grant Application
Licensing a Facility
The Office of Long Term Care licenses long-term care facilities in Arkansas. Facilities licensed by OLTC include nursing homes, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, adult day care and adult day health care centers, and post acute head injury facilities.
New facilities require a permit from the Arkansas Health Services Permit Agency. And each long-term care facility must have a license issued by OLTC, which is renewed annually. License renewals and fees are due March 1 each year. Late renewals are subject to penalties.
For licensure information, call one of the following numbers:
- Nursing Homes and ICF/IID: 501-320-6194
- Assisted Living, Residential Care, Adult Day Care Centers, Adult Day Health Care Centers and Post-Acute Head Retraining Facilities: 501-320-6287
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Incident and Accident Report
Use the following forms for a long-term care facility to report an incident or accident to OLTC.
Financial Assistance
To receive Medicaid-funded long-term care facility services and alternative services such as ARChoices for seniors or TEFRA for children, the applicant must meet medical need criteria and an assets test. A medical needs assessment must be submitted by the physician, documenting why services are necessary, and must be approved by OLTC staff nurses and physicians before payment. An appeals-and-hearing process is in place for persons who are denied services.
Extensive information about assets and Medicaid eligibility is available from the Division of County Operations.
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Nursing Home Administrator Program
Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) are required to be licensed by the State of Arkansas. Minimum qualifications for licensure are:
- An Associate's Degree or higher from a college or university
- Experience in a nursing home (3 months to 1 year depending on degree)
- Pass a criminal record check
- Work experience or education in the five basic core areas of accounting, management, personnel, writing, and resident care (one three-hour college course per area or eighteen weeks work experience per area)
Once an application has been approved the applicant must pass both the State and the NAB exams.. The State exam is given in Little Rock the third Friday of each month except December. The NAB test, sometimes called the Federal test, is a computer-based test. After the NHA application has been approved by OLTC, the applicant registers for the NAB test via the internet. The applicant must contact the nearest test site and make an appointment to take the test. Please contact OLTC at 501-320-6411 for information regarding application forms and fees. Study materials for the State Exam are available to the applicant on the Internet and offered by OLTC at no cost. The applicant must purchase study materials for the NAB test.
Individuals who do not meet the qualifications for a NHA license may be eligible to enroll in the Arkansas Administrator-in-Training program (AIT) offered by the Arkansas Health Care Foundation (AHCF). The program is designed for individuals who have at least six to seven years work experience in a nursing home but lack a degree, or have a degree but lack the work experience. The AIT curriculum is a 640-hour program consisting of facility-based training under the supervision of a preceptor and classroom courses held in Little Rock. Information about qualifications, applications forms, and fees may be obtained by contacting the Arkansas Health Care Foundation (AHCF) at 501-374-4422.
Approved CEU Workshops
See upcoming workshops in your area.
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Culture Change
Resources for implementing culture change in long-term care facilities.
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We run regular classroom based training in Process Serving and assist the Association of British Investigators train novice process servers.
Process Servers are servants of the Courts and are subject to Civil Procedure and Criminal Procedure Rules – you serve documents within certain time scales either personally or in the prescribed manner.
Our Private Investigator Training School supports your learning and offers templates and proformas to complete your assignments via the E-LEARN PORTAL with access to all key skill areas. All learners have 24/7 access for 2 years after your class (FREE!)
We support the Legal Services throughout the UK and operate a network of private investigators / process servers to effect serves.
Learn your trade with time served experts
Most successful professional private investigators offer process serving and it is a primary income stream…Never turn down a lucrative process serving job or assignment again!
We concentrate on building up your knowledge of the many components of expertise that operational private investigators should know and understand.
The cost is: £300.00 (VAT Included) – you will make this back on your first process serving assignments.
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E-Learning Process Server Resources
- Methods and rules of process serving and the means by which the serves are reported – A library of word doc and .pdf's are available to download, as required, to professionally create your Statement of Service, Certificate or Affidavit for:
- Civil Procedure Rules, Claim Forms
- Divorce Petitions
- Statutory Demands, Bankruptcy and Winding up Petitions
- Order to Attend court for questioning / Suspended committal order
- Sample reports and proofs of service for:
- Statutory Demands
- Bankruptcy Petitions
- Winding up Petitions
- Non-Molestation Orders
- Residence Orders
- Occupation Orders
- Committal Notices
- Licensing Notices
- Divorce Petitions
- Subpoenas
- Witness Summonses
- Applications
- Possession Orders
- Notices to Quit
- Claim Forms
- Witness Summons
- N79a Suspended Committal Order
- N84 Interim Third Party Debt Order
- N39 Order to Attend Court
- Prohibited Steps Orders
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Our Classroom training option is available to groups or organisations that require intensive, practical, training – please apply for dates and prices
Please arrange your accommodation locally, if required. Buffet meals provided.
Burton Regan Limited, Inc: Private Investigator Training UK,
A typical training day will involve:
09.30 – 10.30: Introduction to the modules and tutors. Icebreaker. ABI / Academy. Context: Professional Standards and BS102000, Conducting Investigations.
10.30 – 11.00: Coffee break
11.00 – 13.00: Legal framework. Laws and Regulations.
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.00: Process Serving: Timescales, reports and proofs of service. Health and safety considerations. Process serving best practice.
15.00 – 15.30: Coffee break
15.30 – 17.00: Workshop
Vicarage Chambers, 9 Park Square East, Leeds, LS1 2LH.
Kevin J Regan B.A. (Hons.) Member: Association of British Investigators
Trainer: Association of British Investigators Academy
Your Tutor is a process serving expert with 30 years frontline experience. The Association of British Investigators awarded Kevin J Regan (The Group CEO for Burton Regan Limited) the Frank Martin Award in April 2019.
This award is presented to a member who is considered to have served the Association or the P.I. profession above and beyond the call of duty.
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I'm not going to give this a rating because I haven't read the whole book. Frankly, the writing style and premise aren't appealing enough to me. However, when I was reading reviews of the book, I came across a reference to a character who 'used to be an Earl'. Instantly, I was intrigued. How, by all that's wonderful, could anyone be an Earl and then lose the title? Some arcane legal challenge? The unearthing of another heir? The revelation of illegitimacy? Several possibilities, but all pretty rare. So, when I found out that the book is available in KU and I could download as part of my subscription, I decided to find out.
The answer turned out, sadly, to be much more mundane – that old chestnut, an author who hasn't a clue how the British peerage worked (and still works, come to that). So if historical accuracy is important to you, you might want to avoid this one. There's some fairly un-Regency language in here, too: "Her body language was all at odds, which only amped up the emotional mess that he was experiencing inside." Or: "He assumed that he would simply be alright with getting the closure he needed…". But if this doesn't bother you, lots of people seem to like this book, so the author must be getting something right. Just not the historical bits.


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Life has been wonderfully busy and hectic lately (in a good way!), but when a friend/reader sent me a picture from the Scottsdale Mondrian recently (there was a great whitewashed large skull/antler she wanted to show me), I loved the little mini-vacay I took when looking through their pictures.
Now, I'm a girl that lives in a very vintagey, dare I say FULL house of little things I like to think are treasures, so when I get away, I love very modern, clean interiors. It seems so serene and peaceful. This is perfect! Design by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz.


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My Research Projects on the Maya
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Current and Future Research
Through my research into the reuse of a residential group at San Bartolo, I have developed an interest in two main areas.
The first is in archaeological science reflected in two papers that I am writing. The first reveals how the analysis of chemical residues from plaster floors has proved successful in determining activity areas and the function of a structure.
My second article discusses how the use of isotopic ratios of strontium in ancient human teeth enamel can give direct evidence of human mobility.
My other area of interest is in the motivations behind the reuse of ancient structures, tombs and objects and I am submitting an article to Ancient Mesoamerica that discusses how the reoccupation and reuse of certain locales can reflect habitual practices and belief systems, passed through generations of people inhabiting a landscape and perceiving their surroundings.
Whilst undertaking the research for my thesis I was intrigued to read about reuse from other areas of the world, but also frustrated at the lack of information in the archaeological literature regarding motivations behind such acts. The few books pertaining directly to reuse were edited books limited to site examples from one region.
Therefore, I will address this phenomenon globally, in my book, The Archaeology of Reuse: Methods and Motivations (University of Colorado Press), focusing on the reasons behind reuse and how much it can tell us about the society, memory and material culture.
Field Experience
The San Bartolo Archaeological Project, Guatemala.
3-year project involving excavations in a residential group at San Bartolo and laboratory analysis
Past Identities, Present Legitimation
PhD dissertation.
The Reuse of a Late Preclassic Residential Group at the Maya site of San Bartolo, Guatemala PhD in Archaeology and Anthropology. Tulane University, New Orleans. Advisor: Dr E. Wyllys Andrews V.
Field Supervisor
The San Bartolo Archaeological Project, Guatemala.
Excavation of the mural room in the Pyramide de las Pinturas (see report)
Director: Dr William Saturno, University of Boston.
Assistant Field School Supervisor
Proyecto Arqueologico Norte Chico Survey, Peru.
Locating and recording prehistoric sites.
Director: Dr Kit Nelson, Tulane University.
Assistant Field School Supervisor
San Bartolome-Wiskachani, Juliaca, Peru.
Trained volunteers in archaeological field methods.
Director: Dr Cynthia Herhahn. University of New Mexico.
Field Assistant
Utuado-Caguana, Puerto Rico
Excavations at a Late Prehistoric Taino ballcourt and cave site.
Director: Dr Jose Oliver. Institute of Archaeology, UCL, London.


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The energy industry plays an important role in the Mexican economy, and energy trade is a major component to the U.S.-Mexico relationship. The Mexican government relies on the oil industry for 35 percent of total government revenues, including taxes and direct payments from Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), the state oil company. Mexico is the third-largest foreign crude oil supplier to the United States. However, with declining production and rising demand, Mexico could become a net oil importer in the coming decade. President Calderón pushed for energy sector reform in Mexico, but more reforms will be needed for Mexico to reverse its current path toward importer status. To examine these issues, this study identifies the dynamics of the political trends in Mexico that will impact future energy policy. Through this project, the Baker Institute seeks to promote a better understanding of the challenges facing Mexico's oil sector and to enhance the debate among policymakers, the media and industry on these important issues.
Executive Summary and Working Papers
- Baker Institute Policy Report 48: The Future of Oil in Mexico
- Informe de politicas publicas del Instituto Baker 48: El futuro del sector petrolero en Mexico
- "El petróleo es nuestro": The Distribution of Oil Revenues in Mexico
By Paul Segal
- "El petróleo es nuestro": La distribución de los ingresos petroleros de México
By Paul Segal
- Scenarios for Oil Supply, Demand and Net Exports for Mexico
By Kenneth B. Medlock III and Ronald Soligo
- Oil and Gas in Mexico: Geology, Production Rates and Reserves
By Manik Talwani
- Energy Trade and Security Issues at the U.S.-Mexico Border
By Isidro Morales
- The Macroeconomic Consequences of Falling Oil Revenues in Mexico: A Looming Crisis or a Mixed Blessing?
By Jaime Ros
- Beyond Efficiency: The Politics of Investment Policies in the Oil Industry
By Carlos Domínguez
- The Energy Factor in Mexico-U.S. Relations
By Isidro Morales
- Oil and U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Relations
By Joe Barnes
- Taming the Beast Within: The Mexican Energy Regulatory Commission
By Christopher Ballinas Valdés
- Oil Policy Reform in Resource Nationalist States: Lessons for Mexico
By David R. Mares
- Stuck in the Mud: The Politics of Constitutional Reform in the Oil Sector in Mexico
By Carlos Elizondo Mayer-Serra
- The Revenue Efficiency of Pemex: A Comparative Approach
By Peter Hartley and Kenneth B. Medlock III
- Coping with Adversity in the Mexican Oil Industry: Como Pemex no hay dos
By Laurence Whitehead
Click here to read more about the Future of Oil in Mexico Research.
Go to the event page to see video coverage of the April 29 event in Mexico City.


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Take Charge of Your FinancesMay 30, 2019
It's Free!
This fall, your 1199SEIU Benefit Fund is working with Mobility Capital Finance (MoCaFi) to offer a FREE financial information series for 1199SEIU members. In order to access this benefit, you must register online. Once you subscribe, you will receive tips to help you grow your savings, increase your credit score and take the next step toward achieving your financial goals. MoCaFi's interactive online curriculum includes video, chat, e-newsletters and more—and has been customized with our members in mind. The six-part online series, featuring financial expert Ryan Mack, will run for three months—see below for more information on the upcoming schedule.
Registration is now open for the fall semester!
IT'S ALL IN YOUR MIND - October 19, 2019
SAVING STRATEGIES (PART 1) - November 2, 2019
SAVING STRATEGIES (PART 2) - November 16, 2019
THE IMPORTANCE OF CREDIT - December 7
WORKING TOWARD RETIREMENT (PART 1) - December 21
WORKING TOWARD RETIREMENT (PART 2) - January 11
As a bonus, everyone who "attends" all six sessions will receive a signed copy of Ryan Mack's book Living in the Village: Build Your Financial Future and Strengthen Your Community.


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Event Archive - Cafe de Chinitas: Mozaico Flamenco
Fri. May 3rd 2013 @ Norman Rothstein Theatre (All Ages)
$26 - $55
Tickets at: www.vtixonline.com , Highlife Records, Norman Rothstein Box Office
Presented by: Mozaico Flamenco, Caravan World Rhythms Society
Event CategoriesMusic: Folk / Celtic / Latin / World
Mozaico Flamenco forms a six-dancer troupe with two of Madrid's cutting edge flamenco dancers from the most avant-garde companies today, Ricardo Lopez and Emilio Ochando. With the male dancers playing jealous rivals for Maria, played by Kasandra "La China", Café de Chinitas explores the power and variety of human emotions surrounding love: jealousy, sorrow, confusion, pain, anger and joy. Gaspar Rodriguez is the special guest musical director from Spain, joining with Vancouver's Orchid Ensemble for a west-meets-east experience. Presented by Mozaico Flamenco and Caravan World Rhythms, May 3 & 4, 8pm, and May 4, 2pm. Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 W. 41st Ave. at Oak St. Tickets online at http://www.vtixonline.com or in person at Highlife (1317 Commercial Dr.) & the Norman Rothstein Theatre Box Office. $55 VIP/$46 adult/$36 students & seniors/ $26 children.