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Many people will say getting married in winter is never a good idea and you should change your date. With the weather so unreliable, you basically setting yourself up for failure when it comes to planning your big day. This of course, isn't true. Winter is the perfect time to plan a small, warm and intimate wedding for you and your husband to be.
With decor creating warmth, a winter wedding menu and the backdrop of a wine farm, your wedding can be as beautiful as you make it. There is of course a large amount of planning which goes into making the day special and an important part of this is how the bride and the groom look.
Designing Your Wedding Dress
At the top of any brides list is to find the perfect wedding dress. Something unique that will not only take your grooms breath away but also your guests. With winter being a unique time to host your wedding, here are some tips to assist you in choosing the right dress.
One way of incorporating the winter themed wedding into your dress is by making use of white lace. A trend which is fast becoming popular again for modern brides. There's also the option of incorporating sleeves onto your dress.
The Inclusion of Faux Fur
If you're looking for a way to add some warmth to your dress is through the addition of faux fur accents into your dress. As the weather might be unpredictable, you'll want to make sure your dress is warm enough for you to still enjoy your special day.
Adding Long Sleeves onto Your Dress
This simple addition to your dress can make your wedding dress look completely different. Another sneaky technique to bring some warmth into your dress. This is also a trend which seems to be coming back into fashion for wedding dresses. Don't be worried about this making your dress looks old fashioned, you can give your dress a lower neckline or make minor adjustments to the back of your dress.
Bring in An Element of Glamour into Your Wedding Dress
When deciding on the finishes for your dress, consider adding silver embroidery and beadwork into your dress. If you want to do more than this, you can make use of crystal beading on the bodice of the dress. This will make your look like a princess.
These are just some of the ways in which you can bring the winter theme into your wedding dress and set the tone for your special day. If you're in the market for a wedding dress, be sure to contact Ever After Bridal. With their combined years of experience, they'll help you create your dream wedding dress.


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This dish tasted absolutely amazing. I would like to think it was because I used organic mince and most of the other ingredients were either from my garden, someone else's or organic. If we weren't so full, we could have kept eating!
It's such simple one pan cooking.
As I made it up, quantities below are just a guess so use as a guide only. Feeds around four people.
1 kilo organic beef mince (local butcher)
3 or 4 big handfuls of silverbeet removed from the stems and torn into small pieces (my garden)
1 large clove of garlic (farmer's market)
1 large zucchini, grated (friend's garden)
2 handfuls of large green pitted olives (local deli)
1 tablespoon of dried oregano (someone else's garden)
3 handfuls of roughly hand-shredded basil, maybe a bit more if you like (my garden)
Maldon sea salt
Cracked black pepper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, salt, pepper, basil and oregano. With a pestle, lightly pound in the garlic so that it is combined. I did the garlic this way so there is no wastage. I don't normally do it like this but why waste some of the juices on a cutting board or mortar I thought to myself!
- Add the mince and combine.
- In a large deep frying pan, add oil. When oil is hot enough, grab a handful of mince and place in pan. Do this until all mince is used. Meatballs should be the size of a tennis ball. Brown on all sides on medium to high heat. There will be a fair bit of liquid from the zucchini so make sure heat is not too low as you want some of the liquid to boil out. like to keep some of the liquid as I don't like to waste goodness.
- When browned add in the passata and tomatoes. Mix in thoroughly and simmer with lid on for an hour or so stirring occasionally.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Around half way through add in the silverbeet and olives. Stir.
- Serve with rice, pasta or even some good sourdough.

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I make a point of putting each of my posts into a recipe category. I organize them by tags like desserts, side dishes, party theme menus, Halloween recipes, etc. My favorite categories are the seasons. Some recipes are special for winter and some for spring, while others can overlap in fall and winter, for example. As I was checking the category boxes for this recipe, I realized it really does work year-round. Originally I intended it for an easy fall weeknight dessert, or a Christmas Eve treat, but there's no reason it can't be enjoyed for May day or New Years Eve.
Cranberry Orange Floats
Orange Sherbet
Cranberry Sprite or Ginger Ale
Cranberry Juice
Place two scoops of orange sherbet in a tall collins glass. Pour Sprite or Ginger ale over sherbet and gradually fill glass 90% of the way, stopping occasionally to let carbonation settle.
Pour cranberry juice into a glass measuring cup or small pitcher. Holding a spoon in one hand, place the very tip of the spoon about 1/4 inch into the glass and touch the tip to the glass's side. Hold spoon at a 90° angle, as pictured. Slowly pour desired amount of cranberry juice into the spoon, allowing the juice to sink to the bottom of the glass, creating a red cranberry "layer" in the drink. Serve immediately.
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Vehicle Comparisons:
Nissan Sentra vs. Hyundai Elantra
In the class of affordable small cars, there are so many options to choose from. And depending on the features you're looking for, the options for different configurations can seem endless. Two of the most popular vehicles in the class today are the Nissan Sentra and the Hyundai Elantra. When you're trying to decide between the Sentra and the Elantra, there are several questions you should ask.
How do the two compare in terms of power?
On paper, the engine in the Hyundai Elantra looks more powerful. But the real difference between the two vehicles is in the drivetrain. Both vehicles are front wheel drive3 and come standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission. But the optional automatic transmission is much different in the two vehicles. The Nissan Sentra offers an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission. This transmission is fast-shifting and transitions are very smooth.
The Elantra offers a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC and an active ECO system. The Active Eco system might seem like a good thing, but not only does it not lift the fuel economy of the Elantra enough to meet the competitive efficiency of the Sentra, but it completely ruins the driving experience. It makes it sluggish to start, transitions take loner, and in general, it lags behind the competition.
How does their entertainment equipment compare?
The standard entertainment system in the Nissan Sentra is an AM / FM / CD audio system with a 5-inch color monitor. There are options to upgrade from four to six speakers or you can go full Monty on it and get the Bose Premium Audio system which has eight speakers, including two subwoofers. This system has a 5.8-inch color touch screen monitor and connects with your iPod through a USB, streaming audio via Bluetooth wireless technology or through an auxiliary input jack. Controlling your listening experience is simple with the illuminated steering wheel-mounted controls.
The standard entertainment options in the Hyundai Elantra are comparable to those in the Nissan Sentra. Where the real difference between the two lay is in the available upgrades. The Elantra offers an optional Bose Premium Audio system with a 6.8 inch color touch-screen monitor. The system has eight speakers including two subwoofers. The Elantra simply doesn't offer a premium audio though the maximum price is higher than that of the Sentra.
Which is safer: the Sentra or the Elantra?
The 2015 Nissan Sentra follows the tradition of the rest of Nissan's vehicles as a leader in the field in terms of technology. Not only is the Sentra equipped with technology to protect your investment when you're not around including the Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer system, the Sentra is fully equipped with the latest and greatest safety technology. These technologies include Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Traction Control System (TCS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with easy-fill tire alert.
The biggest difference between the safety of the Nissan Sentra and the Hyundai Elantra is not in the safety features included in the vehicles but in the reputation of the manufacturer. While Hyundai has had to pull models off the road and is still dealing with quality control, Nissan is a frontrunner in the industry for reliable vehicles that last much longer than their counterparts. And what's safer than having a high quality vehicle with a great company backing them?
Where can you get your Nissan Sentra?
Come in to Montgomeryville Nissan and check out the Nissan Sentra for yourself. We have a huge inventory of new vehicles including the Sentra, and our professional and friendly sales team will be happy to answer any questions you have. Give us a call at (888) 431-2905 to set up an appointment or schedule a test drive online today.


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An economic analysis carried out by The Economist indicates that during the ten years leading to 2010, six of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world were located in sub-Saharan Africa. The IMF has forecasts that the continent will have 7 of the top 10 spots over the coming 5 years.
The Angolan economy is rated as one of the economies that are growing fastest in the world with a GDP growth annual growth rate of 11.1% for the period covering 2001 to 2010. Rising oil production and high global oil prices have contributed greatly to the robust economic growth being seen in this country since 1998. The oil production sector and allied activities contribute 90% of exports and nearly 45% to GDP.
Open Market Economy Initiatives
Keeping in tandem with the good economic outlook, Angola has decided to develop into open market economy. According to Rosa Pacavira, the country's Trade Minister, this comes with the endorsement of the newly developed legal framework that addresses private investment. The main focus is on improving economic growth and the business environment.
The Minister disclosed this at the conclusion of an International Conference held in Angola on Investment Promotion between 21st and 23rd October 2015. The focus of the event was the northern province of Malanje. The Minister indicated that the approved private investment policy guidelines reflect Angola's choice to pursue a market economy, being the best route for wealth distribution and of promoting economic growth.
Among key areas addressed in the policy framework are livestock, agriculture and the manufacturing sectors. The guidelines emphasises that incentives ought to focus on investments aiming to promote the regions that are most disadvantaged, boost economic growth, and enhance productive capacity.
The Key Players
The Malanje investment meeting brought together 300 people, who included entrepreneurs, Angolan government officials and representatives coming from several Embassies such as South Africa, Argentina, Australia, Germany, Cape-Verde, Canada, Brazil, Spain, US, China (which recently invested in the construction of Kilamba), France, Ghana, Zimbabwe, India, Indonesia, Netherlands, Japan, Israel, Italy, UK, Portugal and Turkey. Over 20 leading Angolan national companies also attended the regional event.
Open Stock Market
Another notable development in Angola is that the nation plans to hasten the opening of the much-delayed stock market come 2016 (if this is not realised by close of 2015). This was disclosed by the Capital Markets Commission (CMC). This opportunity creates a potential international entry point into the Angolan economy.


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Every Christmas Eve (or just about every) we get to spend the day as a family with Robert's brothers family, my in laws and us. So fun to have so many years of memories of that day. Our kids at Candlelight service, eating somewhere, and lots of smiles.
This year, there was no Jacob, as he was not feeling great. It was a last minute decision to stay home, he was dressed and ready to go. Before we headed out, he did open one present early. This boy was DYING to get his hands on a CD of the Hamilton play. I made sure his Grammie got to see the delight on his face when he opened it!
Brothers on Christmas Eve.
Even got a picture of us. With an adorable photo bomber.
Sweet girl cousins.
Boy cousins.
The birthday boy – with a sweet Bloody Mary made by sister in law, Lisa.
Betsy getting a pic of the treat!
It was a fun day, and another year of family memories!


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Snowpocalypse Then: How the Blizzard of 1979 Cost the Election for Michael Bilandic
A perfect storm of weather, clout, and PR doomed the incumbent mayor in his primary battle against Jane Byrne.
Late last year, when a major winter storm hit New York City, Gothamites and Chicagoans alike invoked the specter of Michael Bilandic, whose 1979 loss in the Democratic mayoral primary to Jane Byrne is like a ghost story elected officials and public planners tell each other—"plow the streets, or you'll end up just like Mayor Bilandic." New York Times chief financial correspondent Floyd Norris learned it from his wife, a longtime Chicago resident: "The inability of the city to get the streets plowed was the major reason that mayor lost his re-election campaign in 1979, or so they said."
That's what some people say, including Bilandic himself, who told Chicago in 2000 that the storm—and not his administration's response—cost him the election. But it was more than just the city's struggle with plowing that turned the winds against Bilandic. Dissonant PR, a headline-grabbing scandal, and his administration's broad mishandling of transportation issues created a political storm in the month between the blizzard and the election that Bilandic couldn't dig himself out of.
The problem began not with the deluge of snow that started on Saturday, January 13th, but with an earlier storm that dropped nine inches on the city and left tempers simmering; in a prescient January 7th column in the wake of the first storm, Tribune transportation editor David Young declared that "the CTA has no foul weather emergency plan worthy of the name." Two days later, a Tribune brief reported that "a study to determine whether Chicago's mass transportation system needs an emergency plan for severe winter weather will be conducted by the Regional Transportation Agency," due to "complaints by thousands of Chicago-area commuters that they had been delayed, sometimes for hours, in the bitter cold weather that followed a blizzard that dumped 9 inches of snow on the city." Temperatures also remained cold; between the 2nd and the 12th of January, the city tied a 1912 record of 10 straight days of low temperatures at zero or below, while high temperatures stayed below 20 degrees. The result was an "icy base" waiting for the new blizzard.
Over Saturday and Sunday, January 13th and 14th, 20 inches of snow fell, causing widespread public transportation delays. On the 15th, the Tribune reported that "most bus routes were being served, although with delays, but major gaps persisted in rapid transit lines." The Skokie Swift shut down; the Congress line stopped at Racine; the Lake-Dan Ryan ceased serving Oak Park. Expressways were running, with the exception of Highway 90 from Elmhurst to Schaumburg. On the 16th, the Tribune editorial board was in relatively high spirits:
The one cheering element in all the grimness is that most people are doing the best they can, and their best is often very good indeed.
Mayor Michael Bilandic, for instance, has shown a high degree of leadership in coping with winter's worst, and the city's snow fighters have been living up to his example. Mr. Bilandic has been all over the city in a helicopter, observing and urging on snow removal operations. His office has produced a number of imaginative plans for easing the paralysis, such as giving priority to snow clearance from 250 school and park district lots so that private cars can be moved there while plows clear the streets.
By then the storm was over; only afterwards did everything go to an icy hell for Bilandic.
Bilandic's "imaginative plan" to open city lots so that cars could clear off the streets turned out to be mostly imagination. On the 17th, in an Joan Zyda article titled "Bilandic gets tough on parked cars," the mayor told the Tribune that "more than 100" lots were open. When told that people had complained some of the lots weren't cleared, he said "we wouldn't be advertising them if they weren't clear." (In a final insult three days after the election, it was reported that one of the lots was filled with 700 vandalized cars in a "snowy trap that resembles an automobile salvage yard.") This would be an ongoing theme for Bilandic—stating hopeful facts that turned out to be untrue or were immediately overtaken by events. As Dick Stone wrote in a 1994 Sun-Times series about the decline of the Daley machine, "First, the mayor would appear on television assuring everyone the airports would remain open. Then a reporter would appear live at O'Hare to contradict Bilandic's assurances with the reality of a closed airport."
The day after Zyda's article ran, the Tribune followed with a picture of one of the 103 lots (considerably less than the 250 planned) contained in an official list released by Bilandic's office; the lot at Chappell School on Leavitt St. was empty and piled with snow. The next list had only 53 lots, 12 of which were only partially cleared. In the January 18th article that surveyed the lots, the Tribune quoted Bilandic's suggestions for the sick, elderly, and infirm who were facing parking tickets: "If there are hardship cases, they can tell that to a judge. That's what a judge is for."
In his 1994 series, Stone noted another mistake that's become part of the Bilandic legend: "Bilandic assured the people of Chicago that the CTA was operating in spite of the blizzard. It wasn't. Trains had actually bypassed stations in the city's black neighborhoods, leaving thousands of people out in the cold." (When Bilandic died in 2002, the Chicago Defender's headline was "Bilandic dies at 78; legacy is snow, reforms.") In a February 24th letter to the Tribune, Barbara Flynn Currie charged the CTA with "blatant and institutional racism"; the next day, columnist Vernon Jarrett predicted that the CTA stop closures and slow clearance in black neighborhoods would have electoral consequences.
When the Tribune editorial page addressed the issue, its piece was titled "The CTA and sensitive blacks," though it at least made the reasonable point that the deliberate closure of CTA stops in largely black neighborhoods sent a different message than the incidentally terrible service throughout the city that the closures were meant to address.
Not that all the CTA problems were Bilandic's fault per se. In a long and fascinating analysis of the CTA's problems published on February 4th, David Young discovered that many of the service's problems were years in the making. As the agency added ground-level routes (like the expressway lines) to its elevated lines, snow, ice, and salt became a greater problem—in part because of mere passage but also because it exposed the engines to to the wintry mix through vents designed to cool the engines. And this design flaw led, in part, to the fateful El closures:
The CTA attempted to batter its way through drifts with regular trains. The trains would dash into the drift until they stopped, back off, and repeat the process. About the only noticeable result was to burn out overtaxed traction motors.
In the weeks that followed the storm, the CTA lost a total of 630 motors.
The effect on rapid transit service was nearly disastrous. No lines were harder hit than the Lake and Dan Ryan. The Ryan–the most heavily patronized on the CTA–normally carries more than 66,000 daily riders. The Lake handles another 32,000.
In normal weather, the CTA uses 240 rapid transit cars to provide rush hour service on these two lines. Motor problems at times reduced the number of serviceable cars to only 80, despite the fact that the CTA shifted 100 cars there from other lines and ordered trains to drag some malfunctioning cars on their normal runs.
In desperation, the agency finally ordered 14 stations on the two lines closed during rush hour to speed the operation of the few available trains. The stations chosen were the ones with the fewest riders, but protests from the dominantly black patrons living in those areas finally forced the CTA to cave in and restore service.
The Lake line was a case in point. The CTA ordered closed all but 4 of the 13 outlying stations on the Lake route. The four stations [Harlem, Ridgeland, Oak Park, and Austin] had the highest ridership, accounting for 44 per cent of the daily total, but were also located in predominantly white Oak Park. The action in effect left black Austin and Garfield Park without Lake route service, although buses and the Congress line were nearby.
In other words, there were practical reasons and difficult technological issues behind the station shutdowns, but the effect was a disastrous alienation of the black community.
Bilandic's PR blunders weren't limited to race and logistics. On Valentine's Day, the beleaguered mayor chose to rally his precinct captains with Biblical, world-historical metaphors:
"We've withstood challenges in the past. They've tried to take it away from us before, but they couldn't…. In the early history of Christianity, you see a leader starting with twelve disciples. They crucify the leader and made martyrs of the others. And what was the result? Christianity was bigger and stronger than it was before…. It's our turn to be in the trenches, to see if we are made of the same stuff as the early Christians, the persecuted Jews, the proud Poles, the blacks and the latinos."
Bilandic's speech, as quoted from Bill Granger and Lori Granger's book Fighting Jane, made the Tribune column of William Griffin and page one of the paper. "Now the mayor of Chicago, a weak imitation of the old Boss, was crying to the precinct captains and equating the rebellious citizenry with the Romans who killed Christ or the Nazis who killed Jews," the Grangers wrote. "It was the last straw." It wasn't the only time Bilandic cried uncle; around the time a CBS-TV poll had Byrne up 50-33, the mayor was quoted in a February 23rd article promisingly titled "Bilandic admits snow errors":
Alluding to his mistakes, Bilandic told the press, "When you go to school, you don't get 100 per cent in every subject."
He said that in Chicago's snow-removal operations, some of the city's activities could have received a score of 99 per cent, but others could only get a 70.
"Anything between 70 and 100 per cent is passing," he said.
Bilandic's comments echoed statements to the press he'd given a month before, in which he said "every play is intended to score a touchdown, but if you gain 3 1/2 yards a play, the coach is satisfied and you win the Super Bowl." Then he jokingly blamed the weathermen for not predicting the snow the previous summer, and asked Chicagoans to pray for better weather.
Meanwhile, the mayor's allies in city council were doing him no favors. A push by council independents–Martin Oberman, Ross Lathrop, and Dick Simpson–to investigate the city's snow-removal program became a resolution praising the mayor, which passed 35-5. A February 7th column by Jeff Lyon reported Edward Vrodlyak lampooning a plan co-authored by Oberman, to the delight of Bilandic.
And it wouldn't be a true Chicago political disaster without clout. Perhaps the biggest scandal of the blizzard, at least if you go by Tribune editorial real estate, was the revelation that a well-connected former deputy mayor-turned-contractor named Kenneth Sain had been paid $90,000 to develop an emergency snow removal plan that was not only delivered late, but was amateurish to the point of absurdity: "three bulky sections, much of [it] filled with copies of existing city street maps and photocopies of advertisements for snow removal equipment available for purchase." And that came only after the city, under pressure from reporters, had released a 1967 report commissioned by Mayor Daley under the guise of Sain's plan. Further revelations followed, making headlines throughout January and February, as it was revealed that Sain's firm had received nine contracts worth $242,000. One was a $35,000 report on bomb and arson units that Sain worked on at the same time as his snow-removal plan, working "at nights and on weekends."
Mike Royko, who pounded on Bilandic throughout the winter, saw it coming: "I was trying to get a message across to Jane Byrne, but they didn't get it at first," Royko is quoted as saying in Fighting Jane. "She suddenly had her issue and she didn't understand that. It was winter. Winter was going to beat the machine."
But it wasn't just the winter, or even the city's now-legendary inability to plow the streets. The city's mishandling of the snow was matched by Bilandic's mishandling of the press and the people—likely exacerbated by the death of his mother, which occurred the Saturday before the election and caused Bilandic to skip a week's worth of campaign events in the final stretch. It's often asked whether Bilandic would have won without the storm, but it's also worth wondering whether a better candidate would have won.
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Travelling in India can prove a time-consuming, incommodious affair. To open up remote parts of the country to time-pressed travellers, the specialist operator Greaves (www.greavesindia.com) has invested in a private plane, a six-seater Super King Air B200. It emphasises that it is not a jet (so it can land in out-of-the-way airports) and not in itself very luxurious (it hasn't a WC), but if, say, you're in Delhi and want to spend an afternoon at the Taj Mahal, you can be in Agra in an hour.
A new private plane service that'll shrink distances in India
It will whisk you from Delhi to Agra in an hour


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"we don't need better schools, we need to change the school"
Will Richardson at TEDxNYED March 2011 on the need to change a system that no longer holds any relevance for the kids going to school: "Do we want our kids being prepared for their futures by a system that hasn't fundamentally changed in 125 years?" Kids today learn in networks, making real the Pierre Lévy idea of "collective intelligence".
A picture, a couple of words … a whole world
Image taken at Broängsskolan, Stockholm, 2011.02.18
Future competences, what are they?
Some ten years ago, I had the privelage to speak to elemantary school teacher, working as a project leader for a ICT implementation project. I then asked her, what school subject would you like to introduce (and also, what to take away). She then responded, "I already know the answer, as I have had time to think about it. I would take away all school subjects, and introduce one: communication."
What has happened since? On a global scale; very much! Many countries, many school curricula, many developmental projects, goes in exactly this direction. (Not Sweden though, as it seems. Or, put in another way; there is a great developmental potential in relation to the Swedish curricula …) Many students around the globe, now benefit from this changes, helping them meet the challenges of their current and future life-world. The 21st century skills, or whatever you want to name it. Those competences needed in the informational society.
In "Multimodality" (2009) Gunther Kress speaks about "design", as the kind of competence needed in this and the future society. If the industrial society fostered critique as the central competence, that was what was needed in an era where knowledge already were defined by the authorities, and the kinds of skills searched for was defined by the industry. Now, Kress says, the competence needed is design. To be able to create new and novel ideas, based on a critical standpoint (hence, critique is still an important competence, but not the ultimate goal). Design being just as important in relation to thinking, as it is to the physical construction of novel things.
"Design is prospective, looking forward. Design focuses on my interests now in relation to the likely future effects of my actions. The understanding which inheres in competence was essential to out critique, just as the understanding developed through critique is essential in the practices of design. Design draws on both these, carries their insights forward and deepens them, focused in a social-semiotic theory of multimodality." [Kress 2009:6]
I do think that there is a small step – if any – between "communication" and "design". (Which is not to say that they are one and the same. But they are certainly closely related, inextricably intertwined, mutually dependet upon each other.) Both are based on the subjective needs of the intentional human being, and her strive for meaning-making and to build a solid base for interaction with the community. Both are, and deeply so, a giant leap from the content of the traditional school subjects. And not least, none are easily assessed by the traditional testing instruments. Rather, both are novel, innovative, creative, and deeply subjective. As each and every life, thought, and ambition is.
And it is right here, I think, that we can find the future competences; the competence of understanding oneself, the personal dreams and ambitions, and appropriating the tools needed to fulfill them. Which is communication, which is design. And this do need, with absolute certainty, that we must have a deep respect for the unique kid, for each and every pupil. We must see them as human subjects.


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Welcome to Our Academy
It is with great pride and pleasure that I welcome you to Bovington Academy. There is a real buzz and excitement across the academy as we look forward to the new academic year and beyond.
Bovington Academy officially opened on 1st July 2019 as part of the Aspirations Academies Trust and this is a very exciting time for us on our journey to greatness. We have made some very exciting changes to the academy to enhance the educational experiences of our young learners. There are 13 classes across an age range of 4-11 and we currently have approximately 280 children on roll.
We are proud to serve a unique catchment area, including Bovington and the local garrison between Allenby and Stanley Barracks. Approximately 60% of our children have a parent or carer that is in the services and we have worked hard to develop our relationship with the community for the benefit of our children. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment, in which children from all backgrounds feel included and able to take part in enriching learning experiences, where parents and carers feel confident about sending their children.
Bovington Academy is a very caring and happy place to be. We are keen to develop strong partnerships with parents and carers and recognise the importance of their involvement in their child's education. During this academic year, we will be providing numerous opportunities for parents and carers to engage in life of the academy and to find out more about their child's progress, the work in the classrooms and how to support their child's learning.
At Bovington Academy, we are very lucky to have an incredible learning environment including large and extensive school grounds. In addition, we are extremely fortunate to have the world-renowned Bovington Tank Museum within walking distance. We make full use of this provision and have forged strong relationships with the museum, which has helped to enhance our curriculum experiences.
Our staff are passionate about providing the very best education and we offer a varied and engaging curriculum that we believe develops our children, providing them with future skills, knowledge and experiences so they are ready for the next exciting chapter in their lives and education when they leave Bovington Academy.
As an academy, we have high standards both academically and in our expectations for behaviour. We expect our children to work hard, look smart and respect each other. Furthermore, we have high aspirations for the children and recognise children as unique individuals with specific talents and needs.
At the heart of our approach is the development of self-worth, belonging and engagement for all children. Children come to us with different starting points and experiences and it is important to acknowledge this. We work hard to ensure a sense of belonging is established from a child's first day. Our approach is a focus on the 'whole' child, their emotional literacy and providing them with the best opportunity to reach their full potential using a 'growth mindset'.
We strongly believe that with Big Dreams and Hard Work, Anything is Possible. We inspire our children to dream about the future while being inspired in the present to reach those dreams.
We look forward to welcoming you to our academy and encourage you to come and visit.
Victoria Maslin
Acting Principal
Bovington Academy


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Students getting ready for life beyond campus can take advantage of several comprehensive professional development initiatives offered by the Wesleyan Career Center.
CareerDrive fuels students' efforts to learn career management skills, search for jobs and internships, sign up for events, and track progress toward their goals. Powered by CSO Research, CareerDrive will allow students to search and apply for jobs and internships, store their documents, register for events and gain access to subscription-only online resources. It replaces Wesleyan's previous recruiting system. One feature will allow job-seekers to see social media connections in target organizations.
"It's a great tool," said Sharon Belden Castonguay, director of the Career Center. "Say you type in Widgets, Inc. – Drive will let you see whether your LinkedIn or Facebook connections work there, people who may be able to provide insight into the organization."
While the new recruiting platform is open to all students, seniors can participate in Accelerate, a "job search boot camp" running concurrently with the fall recruiting season, providing job hunters with real-time guidance.


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Tim Sanders healthy habits and challenges:
How to look half your age like Tim Sanders!
- Get your sleep!
- Don't be in front of a screen within an hour of going to sleep
- Drink warm lemon water, first thing in the morning
- Physical exercise
- Be aware of what you put in your mouth
Family life:
For marital life, be each other's biggest fan.
Feed your mind good stuff. "You should be as careful about what you put into your mind as what you put into your mouth,"
"The first forty-five minutes of your waking life determines the rest of your life, it tells your subconscious whether you're ahead or behind, whether you're hopeful, whether you're afraid."
Live within your means, and live through a cash economy, not credit.
Invest in your conversations with God. Share your spiritual life with other people.
Make sure you know what kind of business you want to pursue, and always, always keep improving your resume.
"Sometimes you just got to treat yo self!" – Parks & Recreation


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By Alex Taylor
Chelsea have joined the race for Everton target Graziano Pelle and are preparing to place a bid this week, according to a report.
Sky Italy journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims on his website that Antonio Conte is planning to table a bid for the centre-forward over the next few days, as the former Italy manager looks to provide competition for Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge.
Toffees boss Ronald Koeman wants to be reunited with the forward who first played for him at Feyenoord as he looks to bolster the Blues' attacking options ahead of the new season.
It is said Southampton insist that the 30-year-old, who has gone on holiday following Italy's elimination from Euro 2016, is not for sale to either Chelsea or Everton.
But the Telegraph claimed at the weekend that the Saints are looking for between £10million and £20million for their star striker's services this summer.
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Pelle has only one year remaining on his current deal and could now follow Victor Wanyama and Sadio Mane out of the exit door before the start of the 2016-17 Premier League season.
The former Parma goal-scorer represents hot property after enjoying another prolific season at St Mary's Stadium, scoring 14 goals and providing seven assists throughout the campaign.
Koeman is keen to stop the in-form striker moving to west London and land Pelle for the third time, after signing him for Dutch giants Feyenoord in 2013 and then bringing him to Southampton two years ago.
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30 June 2011
This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the "Code") covers a wide range of business practices and procedures. It does not cover every issue that may arise, but it sets out basic principles to guide all employees (including officers) and directors ("Covered Persons") of Samson Oil & Gas Limited and its subsidiaries (the "Company"). The standards set forth in this Code are linked closely to our corporate vision, strategies and values. All Covered Persons must conduct themselves accordingly and seek to avoid even the appearance of improper behavior.
If a law conflicts with a policy in this Code, you must comply with the law. If you have any questions about these conflicts, you should ask your supervisor how to handle the situation.
The integrity, reputation and profitability of the Company ultimately depend upon the individual actions of our employees, directors, representatives, agents and consultants.
It is the policy of the Company and its subsidiaries to comply with all applicable laws and to adhere to ethical standards in the conduct of our business. Each Covered Person is expected to read and understand this Code, uphold these standards in daily activities and take personal responsibility for compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
Those who violate the standards in this Code will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. The guidelines in this Code are neither exclusive nor comprehensive. Because the business and legal environment in which the Company operates is complex, it would be impossible to formulate a single policy that would govern all possible situations. Covered Persons are expected and required to comply with the letter and the spirit of all applicable laws and policies, whether or not specifically addressed within this Code. If you are in a situation which you believe may violate or lead to a violation of this Code, follow the guidelines described in Section 14 of this Code.
1. Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations
Obeying the law, both in letter and in spirit, is the foundation on which this Company's ethical standards are built. All Covered Persons must respect and obey the laws of the cities, states and countries in which we operate. The Company is subject to legal requirements that are both numerous and complex. All Covered Persons should understand those laws that apply to them in the performance of their jobs and take steps to ensure that the Company"s operations with which they are involved are conducted in conformity with those laws. The failure of Covered Persons to adhere to the letter and the spirit of the law could result in both personal and corporate criminal liability. Each Covered Person is personally responsible for complying with the law.
This Code does not summarize all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company and Covered Persons. Covered Persons are reminded that other Company policies, including its Insider Trading Policy, provide more specific guidance with respect to particular areas of law. If you have a concern about the legality of any matter, you are responsible for consulting with the Compliance Officer before any potentially illegal acts have taken place.
2. Conflicts of Interest
A 'conflict of interest' exists when a person's private interest interferes in any way with the interests of the Company. A conflict situation can arise when a Covered Person takes actions or has interests that may make it difficult to perform his or her Company work objectively and effectively. Conflicts of interest may also arise when a Covered Person, or members of his or her family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his or her position in the Company.
Some scenarios that may pose potential conflict of interest problems include, but are not limited to, the following:
Each of the foregoing actions is prohibited, except (i) with the express approval of Audit Committee of the Board in the case of officers and directors and (ii) in all other instances, with the express approval of the Compliance Officer. Each Covered Person has an obligation to promptly notify the Compliance Officer in writing of any situation that may involve an actual or apparent conflict of interest, including any conflict that is not specifically listed above. In particular, each Covered Person is obligated to report potential conflict of interest situations that may arise with respect to members of the Covered Person"s family, including the person"s spouse, parents, children, siblings, mothers and fathers-in-law, sons and daughters-in-law, brothers and sisters-in-law, and anyone (other than domestic employees) who shares the person"s home.
3. Securities Laws and Insider Trading
It is against Company policy for any individual to profit from material undisclosed information relating to the Company or any company with which the Company does business. If a Covered Person is in possession of material inside information that the Company has not yet disclosed to the public, he or she may not purchase or sell any of the securities of the Company or "tip" others to trade in Company stock. Material inside information is defined as facts that have not been disclosed to the public that would influence a reasonable investor"s decision to buy or sell a company"s stock or other securities. Also, if a Covered Person has inside or unpublished knowledge about any of the Company's public-company suppliers, customers or any other public company that the Company does business with, he or she may not purchase or sell securities of those companies or tip others to do so.
Insider trading is a crime, and in addition to criminal penalties, the SEC may seek the imposition of a civil penalty of up to three times the profits made or losses avoided from the trading. Insider traders must also disgorge any profits made and are often subjected to an injunction against future violations. Insider traders may further be subjected to civil liability in private law suits.
Moreover, U.S. securities laws provide for penalties not only for those who engage in insider trading, but also for those controlling persons who fail to take appropriate action when they either knew or should have known that persons within their control were violating these rules. Therefore, it is essential that Covered Persons be alert to those situations where others within the Company (particularly those over whom an employee has some supervisory authority) may not be observing the rules of insider trading. We urge you to refer to the Company's Insider Trading Policy and contact the Company's Chief Executive Officer, President or Chief Financial Officer if you are unsure as to whether or not you are free to trade under a particular set of circumstances.
4. Corporate Opportunities
Covered Persons are prohibited from taking for themselves personally opportunities that are discovered through the use of corporate property, information or position without the consent of the Board of Directors. No Covered Person may use corporate property, information, or position for improper personal gain, and no Covered Person may compete with the Company directly or indirectly. Covered Persons owe a duty to the Company to advance its legitimate interests when the opportunity to do so arises.
5. Competition and Fair Dealing
We seek to outperform our competition fairly and honestly. Stealing proprietary information, possessing trade secret information that was obtained without the owner's consent, or inducing such disclosures by past or present employees of other companies is prohibited. Each Covered Person should endeavor to respect the rights of and deal fairly with the Company's customers, suppliers, competitors and employees. No Covered Person should take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other intentional unfair-dealing practice.
The purpose of business entertainment and gifts in a commercial setting is to create good will and sound working relationships, not to gain unfair advantage with customers. No gift or entertainment should ever be offered, given, provided or accepted by any Covered Person, family member of a Covered Person unless it: (1) is not a cash gift, (2) is consistent with customary business practices, (3) is not excessive in value, (4) cannot be construed as a bribe or payoff, and (5) does not violate any laws or regulations. Covered Persons may provide entertainment and gifts that are reasonable in the context of the Company"s business. Please discuss with your supervisor any entertainment and gifts or proposed entertainment and gifts which you are not certain are appropriate.
Covered Persons may accept transportation and lodging provided by a Company supplier or other third party, if the trip is for business and is reasonable and appropriate. Unless prohibited by law or, to your knowledge, the policy of the recipient"s organization, the Company may pay for transportation and lodging expenses incurred by customers, agents or suppliers in connection with a visit to a Company facility or other Company business. The visit must be for a business purpose. Please discuss with your supervisor any travel or lodging issues for which you are not certain are appropriate.
6. Discrimination and Harassment
The Company is committed to treating all employees with honesty, fairness and respect, and providing a safe and healthy work environment. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment of any kind. Examples include derogatory comments based on racial or ethnic characteristics and unwelcome sexual advances. Covered Persons are to report harassment to the Compliance Officer when it occurs.
7. Health and Safety
The Company strives to provide to each employee with a safe and healthy work environment. Each employee has responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all employees by following safety and health rules and practices and reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe equipment, practices or conditions.
Violence and threatening behavior are not permitted. Employees should report to work in condition to perform their duties, free from the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. The use of illegal drugs in the workplace will not be tolerated.
8. Record-Keeping
The Company requires honest and accurate recording and reporting of information in order to make responsible business decisions. For example, only the true and actual number of hours worked should be reported.
Many to the Covered Persons regularly use business expense accounts, which must be documented and recorded accurately. If you are not sure whether a certain expense is legitimate, ask your supervisor.
All of the Company's books, records, accounts and financial statements must be maintained in reasonable detail, must appropriately reflect the Company's transactions and must conform both to applicable legal requirements and to the Company's system of internal controls. Unrecorded or "off the books" funds or assets should not be maintained unless permitted by applicable law or regulation.
Business records and communications often become public, and we should avoid exaggeration, derogatory remarks, guesswork, or inappropriate characterizations of people and companies that can be misunderstood. This applies equally to e-mail, internal memos, and formal reports. Records should always be retained or destroyed according to the Company's record retention policies. In accordance with those policies, in the event of litigation or governmental investigation please consult the Compliance Officer.
9. Public Reporting.
The Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Australian Stock Exchange and other public communications must be full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable. Depending on his or her position with the Company, Covered Persons may be called upon to provide necessary information to assure that the Company's public reports are complete, fair and understandable. The Company expects Covered Persons to take this responsibility very seriously and to provide prompt accurate answers to inquiries related to the Company's public disclosure requirements.
Each Covered Person must promptly bring to the attention of their supervisor or the Compliance Officer any material information of which that an Covered Person may become aware that affects the disclosures made by the Company in its public filings or otherwise, and to otherwise assist the Company in fulfilling its disclosure responsibilities. For the purposes of this Code, the term "material information" means information that an investor or potential investor could consider important in making a decision whether to trade in securities of the Company. Each Covered Person should also follow the Whistleblower Policy attached as Exhibit A hereto in connection with any matters regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters.
10. Confidentiality
Covered Persons must maintain the confidentiality of material, nonpublic information entrusted to them by the Company or its suppliers or customers, except when disclosure is expressly authorized by the Compliance Officer or is legally mandated. Covered Persons should consult the Compliance Officer if they believe they have a legal obligation to disclose confidential information. Confidential information includes all non-public information that might be of use to competitors, or harmful to the Company or its customers, if disclosed. It also includes information that suppliers and customers have entrusted to us. The obligation to preserve confidential information continues even after employment ends.
11. Protection and Proper Use of Company Assets
All Covered Persons should endeavor to protect the Company's assets and ensure their efficient use. Theft, carelessness, and waste have a direct impact on the Company's profitability. Any suspected incident of fraud or theft should be immediately reported for investigation. Company equipment should not be used for non-Company business, though incidental personal use may be permitted.
The obligation of Covered Persons to protect the Company's assets includes its proprietary information. Proprietary information includes intellectual property such as trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights, as well as business, marketing and service plans, engineering and manufacturing ideas, designs, databases, records, salary information and any unpublished financial data and reports. Unauthorized use or distribution of this information would violate Company policy. It could also be illegal and result in civil or even criminal penalties. The obligation not to disclose the Company's confidential or proprietary information continues for a period of two years after employment with the Company terminates, unless otherwise specifically provided in writing.
12. Payments to Government Personnel
The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits giving anything of value, directly or indirectly, to officials of foreign governments or foreign political candidates in order to obtain or retain business. It is strictly prohibited to make illegal payments to government officials of any country.
All Covered Persons acting on behalf of the Company must fully comply with the provisions of the FCPA. Compliance is a condition of employment or association with the Company. Interpreting the FCPA is not a simple task. There are times when situations fall into the "grey areas" of the FCPA. If you have any questions regarding the FCPA or a request for payment, contact the Compliance Officer.
In addition, the U.S. government has a number of laws and regulations regarding business gratuities which may be accepted by U.S. government personnel. The promise, offer or delivery to an official or employee of the U.S. government of a gift, favor or other gratuity in violation of these rules would not only violate Company policy but could also be a criminal offense. State and local governments, as well as foreign governments, may have similar rules. The Compliance Officer can provide guidance to you in this area.
13. Waivers of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Any waiver of this Code for executive officers or directors may be made only by the Board or a Board committee and will be promptly disclosed as required by law or stock exchange regulation.
14. Reporting any Illegal or Unethical Behavior
Employees are encouraged to talk to supervisors, managers or other appropriate personnel about observed illegal or unethical behavior and when in doubt about the best course of action in a particular situation. It is the policy of the Company not to allow retaliation for reports of misconduct by others made in good faith by Covered Persons. Covered Persons are expected to cooperate in internal investigations of misconduct.
Employees must read the Company"s Employee Complaint Procedures for Accounting and Auditing Matters attached as Exhibit A, which describes the Company"s procedures for the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters. Any employee may submit a good faith concern regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters without fear of dismissal or retaliation of any kind.
15. Compliance Procedures
We must all work to ensure prompt and consistent action against violations of this Code. However, in some situations it is difficult to know if a violation has occurred. Since we cannot anticipate every situation that will arise, it is important that we have a way to approach a new question or problem. These are the steps to keep in mind:
The Company's Chief Financial Officer, serves as the Compliance Officer of the Company with respect to this Code.
Reports of potential violations of applicable legal, regulatory and stock exchange requirements relating to corporate reporting and disclosure, accounting and auditing controls and procedures, securities compliance and other matters pertaining to fraud, or internal policies relating to those matters, should be made pursuant to the Company"s Whistleblower Policy attached as Exhibit A hereto. Such reports shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures specified in the Company's Whistleblower Policy.
16. Violations of the Code
Violations of the code will not be tolerated by the Company. Reported violations or apparent violations will be reviewed by Company management and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, up to and including termination of employment or services with the Company. Certain violations may result in civil and/or criminal penalties.
17. Acknowledgement
The Acknowledgement Form attached as Exhibit B is required to be completed by all Company personnel acknowledging understanding of and compliance with the Code. Please return the form to the Compliance Officer.
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Exhibit A
Whistleblower Policy on Reporting of Accounting, Auditing and Securities Law Compliance Matters
The Corporation's Commitment
Samson Oil & Gas Limited (the "Corporation") is committed to maintaining the highest standards of business conduct and ethics in its accounting standards and disclosures, internal accounting controls, and audit practices. It is the policy of the Corporation to comply with and require its directors, officers, and employees to comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements relating to corporate reporting and disclosure, accounting and auditing controls and procedures, securities law compliance and other matters pertaining to fraud against shareholders. The Corporation"s internal controls and corporate reporting and disclosure procedures are intended to prevent, deter and remedy any violation of the applicable laws and regulations that relate to these matters.
Even the best systems of control and procedures, however, cannot provide absolute safeguards against such violations. The Corporation has a responsibility to investigate and, if required, report to appropriate governmental authorities, any violations relating to these and other matters pertaining to fraud against shareholders, and the actions taken by the Corporation to remedy such violations. Every employee has the responsibility to assist the Corporation in meeting this responsibility. Other interested parties are also asked to assist the Corporation in remaining alert to any violation of its policies in regard to those matters.
Purpose of the Policy
This policy governs the process through which employees and others, either directly or anonymously, can notify the Audit Committee of the Corporation"s Board of Directors of potential violations or concerns. In addition, this policy establishes a mechanism for responding to, and keeping records of, complaints from employees and others regarding such potential violations or concerns.
I. Employee Obligation to Report Violations
If an employee reasonably believes that any Corporation employee or other person acting on behalf of the Corporation has committed any act of theft or fraud, or violated any legal or regulatory requirements or internal policy relating to accounting standards and disclosures, internal accounting controls, or matters related to the internal or external audit of the Corporation"s financial statements, the employee should immediately report their concern in the manner described below.
II. Procedure for Violations or Concerns
Any employee or other person who wishes to report a violation of policy should report such violation to Keith Skipper (Audit Committee Member) or Robyn Lamont (Chief Financial Officer) Reports may be made by mail, electronic mail or telephone and may be made anonymously, as follows:
By mail addressed to :
Mr Skipper or Ms Lamont will receive and review all reports, preliminarily determine whether the subject of the report is within the scope of this Policy and immediately forward to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Chairman") all reports that are determined to be covered by this Policy. They will also (1) acknowledge receipt of all reports received from persons who identify themselves; (2) report at least monthly to the Chairman all reports received, and the disposition of any reports not determined to be covered by this Policy; and (3) maintain a record of all reports received, which shall include information as to the disposition of the report, whether it was investigated, by whom and the outcome of the investigation and such other information as the Audit Committee may request.
The Audit Committee is composed entirely of directors of the Corporation who are independent of the officers and management of the Corporation. The Audit Committee is solely responsible for investigating and responding to reports of violations regarding accounting standards and disclosures, internal accounting controls, or matters related to the internal or external audit of the Corporation"s financial statements.
Reports of alleged violations may be submitted to the Audit Committee anonymously. Although anonymous reports may be submitted via any of the above methods, reports submitted by e-mail or telephone are less likely to remain anonymous and confidential than those submitted in writing and delivered by mail. All reports of alleged violations, whether or not they were submitted anonymously, will be kept in strict confidence to the extent possible, consistent with the Corporation"s need to conduct an adequate investigation.
Reports of alleged violations should be factual, rather than speculative or conclusory, and should contain as much specific detail as possible to allow for proper assessment. The report describing an alleged violation or concern should be candid and should set forth all of the information that the reporting person knows regarding the allegation or concern. In addition, it should contain sufficient corroborating information to facilitate and support the commencement of an investigation. The Audit Committee may, in its reasonable discretion, determine not to commence an investigation if a report contains only unspecified or broad allegations of wrongdoing without appropriate factual support.
III. Investigation of Reported Violations
Upon receipt of a report alleging a violation of any state or federal law or internal policy regarding accounting standards and disclosures, internal accounting controls, or matters related to the internal or external audit of the Corporation"s financial statements, the Audit Committee, or a designated member of the Committee, will make a determination as to whether a reasonable basis exists for commencing an investigation into the conduct alleged as a violation. If the Audit Committee or its designated member concludes that an investigation is warranted, it shall take appropriate measures to implement a thorough investigation of the allegations. The Audit Committee shall have the authority to obtain assistance from the Corporation"s management, counsel or auditors, or to retain separate outside legal or accounting expertise as it deems necessary or desirable in order to conduct the investigation.
At each quarterly meeting of the Audit Committee, all reports of alleged violations will be reported to the full Committee; and the Committee will discuss the status of any ongoing investigation and review the resolution of each report of violation submitted during the previous quarter, whether or not the report resulted in the commencement of a formal investigation.
IV. Corrective Action
The Audit Committee is responsible for determining the validity of each report of violation and for fashioning, with the input of its advisors and Corporation management, if requested, the appropriate corrective action. The Committee will report any legal or regulatory noncompliance to Corporation management and ensure that management takes corrective action including, where appropriate, reporting any violation to relevant governmental authorities.
Any director, officer, or employee deemed to have violated any law, rule or regulation, or any internal policy regarding accounting standards and disclosures, internal accounting controls, or matters related to the internal or external audit of the Corporation"s financial statements, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
V. No Retaliation.
Employees should feel secure when reporting violations as described above or when assisting in investigations of such alleged violations. The Corporation will not tolerate retaliation or discrimination of any kind by or on behalf of the Corporation and its employees against any employee making a good faith report of, or assisting in the investigation of, any violation of government laws, rules, or regulations or the Corporation"s Code of Ethics or internal policies regarding accounting standards or disclosures, internal accounting controls, or matters related to the internal or external audit of the Corporation"s financial statements. The Corporation will take prompt disciplinary action against any employee who retaliates against any person reporting a potential violation under this Policy, up to and including termination of employment.
The Corporation is further committed to maintaining the strict confidentiality of the statements and identity of any person reporting a potential violation, to the maximum extent possible consistent with the need to conduct an adequate investigation.
Attempts to use this Policy"s procedures to libel, slander or otherwise harm another individual through false accusations, malicious rumors or other irresponsible actions are prohibited and will be treated as violations of this Policy.
VI. Retention of Complaints and Documents
The Audit Committee shall retain all documents and records regarding any complaint for a period of five (5) years.
It is illegal and against the Corporation"s policy to destroy any corporate audit or other records that may be subject to or related to an investigation by the Corporation or any federal, state or regulatory body.
VII. Compliance With This Policy
All employees must follow the procedures outlined in this policy and cooperate with any investigation initiated pursuant to this policy. Adhering to this policy is a condition of employment. The Corporation must have the opportunity to investigate and remedy any alleged violation and each employee must ensure that the Corporation has an opportunity to undertake such an investigation.
This policy does not constitute a contractual commitment of the Corporation for continued employment or otherwise. This policy should not be construed as preventing, limiting, or delaying the Corporation from taking disciplinary action against any individual, up to and including termination, in circumstances (such as, but not limited to, those involving problems of performance, conduct, attitude, or demeanor) where the Corporation deems disciplinary action appropriate.


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Delight friends with these little treats.
(if you can resist temptation long enough to share with others.)
I love the elegance of the Papillon Potpourri stamp set.
It was my first purchase as a Stampin' Up! customer and is one of the most used and most requested items in my stash.
It's amazingly versatile and can be applied to simple little treats like this or to greetings cards, gift boxes, wedding favours and even home décor.
I've also made beautiful little brooches which I will share in a future post.
There are 6 perfectly detailed little butterflies in the stamp set (3 large and 3 smaller). And better still, there are co-ordinating punches to go with them!
Check them out in my online shop and watch out for further posts on this favourite.


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The CentraState Associated Auxiliaries have been making a difference in our community by fundraising for and volunteering at the Medical Center for over 50 years. The Associated Auxiliaries are comprised of five community groups: Friends of Covered Bridge, Freehold Borough & Township, Manalapan/Englishtown/Marlboro, Millstone Township, and The Villages.
These dedicated members of our community work tirelessly throughout the year sponsoring dinner dances, vendor shows, food tasting events, Fashion Shows, card parties and a variety of sales on the Medical Center campus. In 2016, their combined efforts raised $82,032.12 for the The Gloria Saker Women's Heart Center, the Oncology Unit and the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center Programs.
The Associated Auxiliaries also offer annual scholarships as part of their community support. Since 1999, 113 local students have been awarded scholarships.
The Associated Auxiliaries also recently completed a pledge of $150,000 to the Cancer Campaign which is focused on the creation of a regional, destination cancer center linking cancer care with survivor care. They have also pledged $180,000 to the Live Life Well campaign providing a new Mobile Health Awareness Van which promotes community wellness on site at area workplaces, senior centers, fairs and other public events, and community organizations in New Jersey. This van helps extend the reach and availability of many of the services and resources provided by CentraState Medical Center.
The Auxiliaries have raised more than $3.1 million for CentraState, making many building and service enhancement projects possible. Their work is truly amazing and much appreciated.


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15445 VICTORIA AVENUE South Surrey White Rock, South Surrey White Rock, BC, V4B 1H4, Canada
Outstanding South Facing Panoramic Ocean views and Mt Baker views from all levels of this spectacular home. Rare 4 level with parking front and back. Entertainers Dream home. Meticulously kept home with a very nice bright open floor plan. Generous sundecks, state of the art gourmet kitchen C/W high end appliance and finishing. and Media room on the Main Floor. 2nd level has a very nice wet bar and rec room plus a office/den to gather family & friends, Elevator to 3 main floors and plenty of parking front and back. Level entry from garage to kitchen along with radiant floor heating. 2 bedroom legal suite for extended family or extra income. Just steps to the beach and waterfront restaurants. This is LIVING THE DREAM... come make it YOUR REALITY. This is a must see!!!
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Addictive Behaviors can be found at E 11th Ave 26. The following is offered: Antiques & Collectibles. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Eugene there are 26 other Antiques & Collectibles. An overview can be found here.
Addictive Behaviors is located at 26 E 11th Ave, Eugene, OR. This location is in the Downtown neighborhood. This business specializes in Gifts and Toys & Games.


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Solitary Weekend
Everyone went on a surfing trip this weekend, so I am alone. I didn't go because they wanted the money for this trip right when I got here and I wasn't sure that I could do it, but I would probably have been too freaked out anyway.
Yesterday I got a library card.
Today I got up, ready, and out in time for lunch. Sadly, I had my first big mac today. I've never had one in the states and I don't know what possessed me to try one here. It was so-so. Then I made my way into The Rocks where the street that I work on during the week was transformed into the weekend market. I did some shopping, and then from there it was on to the Museum of Sydney. The main exhibit right now is on Bondi, the famous beach. After I was done taking that all in, I headed down Pitt street through a big shopping district. I went into a shoe store that had 4 FLOORS. It was amazing. Continuing on, I found a movie theater. A ticket cost $15.50 but I sprung for it and saw Brokeback Mountain. I've never been to a movie alone before, but I am almost positive that there were two other girls there alone as well, so we had our own little corner of lonesome theater. I liked the movie a lot.
After that, it was 6pm and time to find some food. Feeling like my adventures for the day were over, I just went back to Kirribilli and got a pizza. So now that I've worn myself out i think it's early to bed and maybe the beach tomorrow.
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Peter Gene Whinn Esq PhD WMD said,
Megan my dear,
Your blog has given me blog envy. I wish I was somewhere cool and new and interesting so that I could write about it. I even went so far as to create my own WordPress account (the site is awesome! I've used Blogger – the one Dean is using – before, and I like WordPress way better) but realized I have absolutely nothing to post that would be of any interest to anybody with internet access. Sigh.
Hope the glamour doesn't go to your head,
gabe cooper said,
how much is $15.50? like 8 bucks uh'mer-can?


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Hotel stay at an oasis in the heart of the city - Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
In recent times, there has been quite a bit of investment in the city centre in terms of getting people back and regenerating the city. It has not been easy when one considers the allure of 'islands' like Saadiyat, Yas and Al Maryah. But it is happening. The World Trade Centre development including a mall and some stand alone restaurants have been supported by Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana thanks to its multi-million dollar refurbishment . With this in mind, I recently stayed at Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, with my daughter bringing along her friend for the short stay.
The lobby area is warm and inviting with earthy tones dominating. Check-in was handled very efficiently thanks to a very well spoken and eclectic staff. We are checked in to a Deluxe Suite. Within 5 minutes, we are on our way to our room. Oh, on a side note, valet parking is available, but we make use of the self parking. The hotel has its own basement parking, which gives the guest more freedom and flexibility.
Our room
The Deluxe Suite is 87 SQM in size, quite generous when one factors in that it is the best priced suite of its size in the city centre. The room is tastefully decorated with soothing and relaxing colours continuing the idea of the hotel apartment complex being an oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city. The suite is big enough for a fold away bed to be brought in, allowing my little girl, Mitsuki, and her friend, Nada, run of the bedroom! A fully functional kitchen means I can cook the simple Christmas Day lunch Mitsuki has been asking for.
Located on Hamdan Street, Al Maha has a central location in the city. At night, we went outside and visited a convenience store and a big supermarket just around the corner. In addition, there are countless fast food outlets also within 5 minutes walking distance. Finally, we discovered several cheap gift stores around - you know, the type of store selling miniature Burj Khalifa replicas and other kitschy souvenirs? The area is colourful and lively at night.
The thing of great interest to my daughter is, understandably, the swimming pool. I too like what they have done, with he refurbishment of the hotel extending to the pool area as well. The cabana-like shaded spots are brilliant and have a beach feel to them. There is also a jacuzzi, allowing those older than 16 the chance to really relax! Something else I am really pleased about is that during our visits to the pool, the lifeguard was always on duty and he was very strict about not allowing my daughter access to the pool area without adult supervision. Well done! There are too many hotels where they are blasé about this.
The hotel also has a gym and 4 massage treatment rooms. It is not a spa and the hotel apartment does not market it as such. But it is great knowing one can have a massage after a stressful day or week. I actually went for a massage and I do recommend it. My therapist, from Thailand, understood very well what she was doing. Importantly, she knew when to engage me in conversation during the treatment and when to allow me just to drift away peacefully. Highly recommended.
Finally, there is a multi purpose room - they don't seem quite sure what to with it, but while there, my daughter and Nada played some table tennis. I do hope they keep table tennis in that space as they had such fun and besides, it is such a low maintenance thing to have in a hotel apartment.
Al Maha Arjaan boasts Cafe 302, recent winner of the What's On 2017 Best Cafe in Abu Dhabi award. Those who tried the old cafe will appreciate the transformation. Gone is the dark and depressing feeling that greeted one before. The new Cafe 302 is well lit with a lot of natural light, modern and very family friendly. By the way, outdoor seating is a must, which is where we had our breakfast. Breakfast is a buffet, but don't worry, it is not one of those oversized affairs that greets one at big hotels. It is very manageable and less wasteful.
Staff are well trained and super friendly. I think happy staff deliver good service, and that was certainly my feeling here. In this beautiful weather, the terrace is just perfect, so it is worth having to share the space with smokers. I dream of a time when smoking will not be allowed in a restaurant, not just inside.
|Kudos to the housekeeping staff who did a sterling job cleaning the up after I cooked Christmas dinner. The place was spotless afterwards! A big shout to the them. When a man cooks, it is usually a disaster in the kitchen.
Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana is a fabulous option for the city centre. Rather than a traditional hotel where as a family you would have to book two separate rooms and pay extra to eat out at restaurants, Al Maha gives you the option of staying in a comfortable suite and cooking for yourself. Of course, no one wants to have a staycation or visit a city and then stand in the kitchen cooking, but it good to know you have the option. The rooms are spacious, especially the suites, offering much better value than a suite in a 5 star branded hotel. Furthermore, the location is convenient and is a decent springboard from which to coordinate activities in Abu Dhabi. Overall, tremendous value for money, newly refurbished rooms and very helpful staff can make this a home away from home.
Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Fatima Bint Mubarak Street,
Abu Dhabi
+971 2 6106666
Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Rates are seasonal and can start at 299AED for Classic Studios
Brandon Stoltenkamp


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The Neuroscience Course
Course Description
No, nor nowhere else but in your brain. (Shakespeare,The Merry Wives of Windsor, IV, ii, 139)
Shakespeare was right--there is, in a sense, nothing that exists outside your brain. Almost all areas of psychology require at least a working knowledge of the brain. It is indeed doubtful if one can truly understand behavior without knowledge of the neural substrate that makes all behavior possible. Psychology 297-298: Neuroscience I and II provides you with an opportunity to learn about the basic structure and function of the human brain. The term neuroscience refers to investigations of the development, organization, and functioning of the nervous system.
In order to provide you a guided tour of the brain, the course follows primarily a lecture format with an extensive laboratory component designed to give you "hands on" experience with human tissue. Emphasis is placed on fundamental neurobiological principles, including an overview of the relevant neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, and especially neuroanatomy (e.g., embryology and histology, sensory processing from the spinal cord/brain stem to thalamo- cortical systems, the cerebral hemispheres, the limbic system, etc.). For most of you, this will be the only course where you can obtain a good foundation in neural structure, and therefore the course is organized neuroanatomically.
Although the course does not assume any specialized scientific knowledge, it remains a challenging course, requiring the same commitment as would any study of a foreign language. Indeed, learning neurobiology means that you must learn the "language of the brain"; there is no getting around this. [see: http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neuroroot.html] Without a core knowledge of the neural substrate, any subsequent discussion of function quickly loses contact with reality.
As noted recently by Damasio (1994):
. . .neuroanatomy is the fundamental discipline in neuroscience. . . .There can be no hope of understanding the many levels of brain function if we do not have a detailed knowledge of brain geography at multiple scales (p. 25).
The course should not be viewed as an end to itself, but rather as a window to a new perspective. The knowledge obtained in the course should both guide and constrain future thinking about issues related to the human brain and mind, be they in the linguistic, philosophical, psychological, social, or political domain. The course provides the tools with which you can continue your exploration of psychology, biology, and/or neuroscience. In fact, the knowledge of the brain you gain in this course will profoundly affect your perception and appreciation of everything you do.
Tutorial and Reference Links
Quiz yourself on tracts--highly recommended
Interactive brain model--good for review
Good tutorial for self-learning
Another tutorial for self-learning
Outreach--a lot of interesting ideas here for the neuroscience outreach program
Very useful neuroanatomy website
Neuroanatomy tutorial--good overview
Neuroanatomy tutorial--very comprehensive
Neuroscience terminology--Greek and Latin meanings
Another useful tutorial page--good place to begin with different topics
Head-Neck-Spine--imaging and clinical cases
Neuroscience resource guide--links and databases and more
Atlas of functional neuroanatomy
Interactive neuroanatomy atlas
Visual system--very comprehensive
Changing brains--how the brain develops
Note: This Online Multitmedia Teaching Tool was developed by John Walsh, Ph.D., of the University of Southern California. The text and animations are a very nice review of some of the material covered in the Neurophysiology and Neuropharmacology lectures. To use the resource, follow the directions for creating a "guest" account.
Fun: Mice and drugs (Mouse Party)
This is the Neuroscience Program
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corruption, education, everyday living, Liberia, poverty, survival
As I think about what to write in this blog, I reflect back on the time I have spent in Liberia. This is my last time at ABCU. I am at the end of my commitment that I made to the university, and God has made it clear to me that my time has ended here.
I think of all the people I have had the privilege of meeting in the community, some I know their names and others I do not. However, we recognize one another after my coming and going from Yekepa over the last five years. Even though I don't know everyone's name, when I am out walking we nod to one another making a human connection.
My Alaskan friend, Sylvia, is at ABCU teaching this semester. We went out for a walk the other day and she took her camera. I thought I would share with you some of the pictures that we captured. However, before I do let me tell you something a student said to me after I asked him, "Are you happy living in Liberia?
"Oh yes, I am happy in Liberia. When you grow up in Liberia you learn to be happy with little. For example if you have to burn wood for fuel, you are very happy when you get enough money to use charcoal. And then if you are ever able to use gas instead of charcoal to cook, you feel as if you are a very wealthy man. "
I needed you to read what he had to say before I show you the pictures, because you will see pictures of poverty – of people just trying to survive. I don't know if they are like my student and happy with so little. I do know that this is how most people live in Liberia, with little hope of changing their lives. When you live in a third world country it is hard to pull yourself out of poverty because there are so few resources. Liberia receives aid from many countries, but the corruption is overwhelming and often the aid does not trickle down to the common person.
I know that I sound discouraged and I find myself feeling that way many times. However the other day one of my seniors was at my duplex talking to me, he along with other education students give me hope. He has a passion for education and doing the right thing, as do many of my students. I believe that one of the hopes for the common person to better himself is by receiving a good education.
Right now for those who can afford to go to school, most do not have access to a quality education system. Many public classrooms have 60+ students – even in elementary. Teachers often do not show up on time to teach their students and have minimum knowledge in their content area. Few teachers have their bachelor degree and in the interior may not even have graduated from high school. Teachers accept bribes (money or sexual) to give good grades. They receive such a low wage that they believe accepting bribes is the only way they can survive. Either that or they work two jobs with little or no time to prepare for teaching. Those same teachers who take bribes also may have had to give bribes to the Ministry of Education's District Education Officer to get or keep a job.
Everyday survival becomes not merely finding enough work, but also running the gauntlet of corruption and deciding where you will draw the line, if you decide to at all. But I digress – here are the pictures.
On the way to the P market, the commerce area of Yekepa, we happened to meet Edward. Edward use to work at ABCU, but was let go as most workers were when construction stopped. Sylvia met Edward the last time she was here through mutual friends, and her Rotary Club raised money to buy Edward a pig.
Edward was celebrating a big day because his wife had just had their fourth child (four girls) that morning at 5 am. It was now around 10:00 am and Edward wanted us to come to the clinic to see his wife and the baby. I am thinking to myself if I was his wife and I had just had a baby, the last thing I would want is for strangers to come see me and the baby. But off we went because there was no polite way to turn him down, and indeed having a child is a special day.
The clinic was only about a quarter of a mile from his house. So first we went to see the adorable newborn and mother and then we headed to his house.
When we walked up to his house, Edward's girls were doing the chores. As soon as they saw us one of the girls went into the house and brought out a chair for us to be seated. Liberians treat guests well.
Edward took us around to the back of the house to see his prize pregnant sow and another little pig he had just bought. We found out later that the sow had the babies, but she killed all of them by lying on them and crushing them. Her lack of motherly instinct did not serve her well, because Edward killed her and sold the meat. It also was disappointing for him because the death of those pigs meant the loss of future income.
As we talked to Edward a parade of singing women came toward us. They were bringing the baby and mother home from the clinic to introduce to the neighbors. The tired mother slipped into the house without a word, the other women stayed outside with the baby. Neighbors came over to see the newborn. A sense of community is one of the greatest gifts the neighbors can give to the child.
After visiting for a while we said our goodbyes and went home. We received some good news; Edward found a job working for the iron-ore company. The company is refurbishing some buildings destroyed by the war and making them into a business office. After losing the pigs, this is indeed good news. It means there will be food on the table even if it is mainly rice.
So this is life for many in Yekepa and Liberia. One precious gift that you cannot take away from Liberians is their sense of community and helping one another. Perhaps another gift is their ability to appreciate the little that they may have.
What is a Think Through? it is an idiom that conveys the meaning of carefully considering possibilities and outcomes of a situation.
Today's Think Through: What do you think? Do you think Westerners have unreasonable desires? Is it hard for us to be happy with the small comforts of life?


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When Beyoncé makes her return to music at the top of next year, the multi-platinum will be armed with a major backer: Pepsi.
PepsiCo, the conglomerate best known for its soft drinks, announced it has inked a deal with the multi-platinum singer.
The deal — reportedly worth $50 million — is being touted as a "true creative and wide-ranging global collaboration."
But what exactly does it mean?
Fans can expect Beyoncé, who has already appeared in five Pepsi campaigns since 2002, to be featured in a new TV spot for the soft drink. Her face will also be plastered on a limited-edition line of soda cans and bottles and her likeness will also be visible on in-store displays, promotions and advertising at Pepsi retailers — so get ready to see her practically everywhere in the new year.
More importantly, as previously reported, the singer will headline the Pepsi-sponsored halftime show at Super BowlXLVII in February.
Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance is expected to be the launching pad for new music and Pepsi will play an integral role in the rollout for her upcoming project. Pepsi is expected to promote a 2013 tour from the singer.
The company also announced they would fund other creative projects of Beyoncé's, whether they have any connection to the brand or not. The New York Times reports the bulk of the $50 million will go toward media placements and global promotions, with the remainder split roughly equally between the singer's fee and the fund to develop other Beyoncé-branded projects.
"Pepsi embraces creativity and understands that artists evolve," the singer said in a statement to the New York Times, who first reported the multi-year deal. "As a businesswoman, this allows me to work with a lifestyle brand with no compromise and without sacrificing my creativity."


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Balance with Nutrition
Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh fruits such as kiwi, mango, papaya, red pears, persimmons, red apples, red grapefruit, red grapes, strawberries and watermelon carry higher nutritional value for your organs than other fruits, so choose these options when possible. Red colored foods are better choices as they carry photochemiocal substances such as lycopene and antioxidants which help fight cancer. Organic foods grown without the use of pesticides is also a wise choice, so you can avoid the negative impact from any toxins remaining on or in the fruit.
Vegetables that are raw are harder to digest. Try steaming, stir frying or grilling vegetables with olive oil, soy sauce or spices for flavor. Vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, celery, eggplant, green pepper, mushrooms, plum tomatoes, scallions, water chestnuts, yellow squash and zucchini are all good choices. Season these foods with cashews, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, ginger, mint, olive oil, soy sauce or walnuts. Whole grain pasta and brown rice are also better choices.
Nuts and seeds
Roasted walnuts are beneficial for increased brain health and lower cholesterol levels. Roasting brings out the natural flavor and oils in the nuts and seeds while making them easier to digest. Roasted nuts make a great on-the-go snack or a quick protein boost when you are feeling tired. Roast raw organic nuts on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container. Avoid nuts if you have any allergies or work with your physician to reintroduce these foods as your body heals and is able to tolerate nuts again.
Hydration and Detox
It is important that we drink purified water each day to keep our body hydrated. Even if you drink other fluids throughout the day, your body still needs the hydration from pure water. Drink room temperature water when possible. Avoid ice water and cold foods that shock the spleen and stomach muscles, which slows down digestion. Cold smoothies and protein shakes can also be a shock to your body. Try adding a cup of warm green tea at the end of the blending process to avoid extreme temperatures. Infuse room temperature water with lemon slices, cucumber slices and/or mint leaves for a refreshing flavor.
Detox your body to boost energy and improve immune system function. Start with a clear liquid diet such as apple juice, vegetable broth or bullion of one meal or for the entire day. If you feel shaky, eat some protein. Some people cannot tolerate large amounts of water, so make sure you work with your physician if this is the case.