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Cold Economist on Greece
The Economist takes a coldly "rational" stance with its editorial exhorting Germany to "Let the Greeks Ruin Themselves":
A bail-out, Mrs Merkel fears, would break the bargain Germany struck in accepting the euro: that the single currency's members would never jeopardise its stability nor ask Germans to pay for anyone else's mismanagement. That said, the currency union was hardly an act of martyrdom by Germany. In the past decade its firms have modernised and their workers have accepted miserly pay rises, boosting their competitiveness. In a euro-less Europe, its trading partners could have erased some of that advantage by devaluing their currencies. Instead, many of Europe's weaker economies failed to reform and Germany accumulated gratifyingly large current-account surpluses. Nor has the crisis been entirely bad news. The euro has weakened by about 10% against the dollar since the beginning of 2010. Under the circumstances, that was not a harbinger of inflation but a welcome tonic for European exports—especially German ones.
I agree: it shouldn't be Germany's responsibility to bail out the "profligate" Greeks from their manufactured crisis. But, again, I want to stress that American banks were a driving factor (some might say a decisive factor) in allowing Greece's budget to get so out of hand.
We need a systemic way of dealing with these European Union crises, because I guarantee you Greece won't be the last. Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, and even France are all in danger of being declared insolvent next. The only way we can get this straight is a meaningful audit of our major US banks, along with court-mandated payments to these European countries that suffered from their malfeasance. It's absolutely criminal that they should get to profit from taking down whole countries.
As far as The Economist's editorial is concerned, sure – let Greece collapse. Just so long as you know that decision will likely doom the previously mentioned countries at risk. We don't want a Lehman Bros scenario where Greece is denied emergency funds, but once Spain starts to collapse they immediately get a bailout. That wouldn't be fair. Letting Greece "ruin itself" means letting a raft of European countries ruin themselves. And they're not even ruining themselves so much as they were ruined by the American banks.


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Cape Malay chicken curry with yellow rice
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- Freezable
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal605
- fat19g
- saturates7g
- carbs74g
- sugars13g
- fibre3g
- protein32g
- salt1g
For the curry
- 2 tbsp sunflower or rapeseed oil
Rapeseed oil
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- 1 large onion, finely chopped
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely grated
- 2 tbsp finely grated ginger
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- 2 tsp turmeric
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- 1 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
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- seeds from 8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick, snapped in half
- 1 large red chilli, halved, deseeded and sliced
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp mango chutney
- 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
- 12 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
- 500g potato, cut into chunks
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For the yellow rice
Heat the oil in a large, wide pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins until softened, stirring every now and then. Stir in the garlic, ginger and cloves, and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently to stop it sticking. Add all the remaining spices and the fresh chilli, stir briefly, then tip in the tomatoes with 2 cans of water, plus the chutney and crumbled stock cube.
Add the chicken thighs, pushing them under the liquid, then cover the pan and leave to cook for 35 mins. Stir well, add the potatoes and cook uncovered for 15-20 mins more until they are tender. Stir in the coriander.
About 10 mins before you want to serve, make the rice. Put the butter, rice, raisins, sugar and spices in a large pan with 550ml water and 0.5 tsp salt. Bring to the boil and, when the butter has melted, stir, cover and cook for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and leave undisturbed for 5 mins. Fluff up and serve with the curry.

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While this may be a normal question to those of us who have worked with a coach or class or college, for actor-singers just starting out, being asked "what's in your book" can be a bewildering moment. Even actor-singers who've been at this a while aren't really using their book as a tool to sharpen their focus and confidently go after what they want in the audition.
Just what is a Rep Book? Repertoire Book? Audition Book? Audition Binder?
It's the music you take with you to auditions, the same way a model or designer brings a portfolio to interviews.
Here we go, from start to finish, this is everything you need to know about building your starter book, and continuing to build a winning book that gives you audition confidence and helps you stand out in the audition room.
What are they really asking when they ask you what is in your "book"? If it's an industry professional they are asking: Who are you? What is your "type"? "For what roles are you perfect? What is your vocal ability/range? What do you love performing? How prepared are you?
You will save yourself YEARS of grief by being mindful about what you put in your book as you begin building. A book with three songs that are a singularly stunning short performances will serve you better than a book of 20 songs you "know".
YOUR AUDITION BOOK IS A BINDER with copies of the songs you sing for auditions.
The physical assembly of the book will include these elements:
- 3-ring binder
- page protectors
- tabs
- post-it notes and/or highlighters
- song list
- a few extra copies of your headshot and resume
- music selections you sing for auditions
The only people who will use your rep book/audition book are you, your coaches, and the pianist at the audition. The pianist at the audition is the critical person to keep in mind as you assemble your book. Just as you perform for the "people behind the desk" to show them your ability, the way you handle your rep book/audition book shows the pianist (who is often also the show's music director) what it would be like to work with you in music rehearsals.
One critical role of the Audition Book is to make the pianist's life easier from the moment you walk in the room.
The binder for the Rep Book or Audition Book is typically solid black or solid white and is usually 1 to 1.5 inches thick. You don't get bonus points for having an art project on the cover of your book. And honestly, it may look like you have a little too much free time on your hands. Keep it clean and simple.
In every audition prep workshop I've ever attended (I've attended many) someone inevitably asks this question: "Do audition pianists want our music to be in page protectors or just hole-punched?" And a very long and boring conversation takes place and all I can think about is, "I'm paying $x per hour to listen to THIS conversation again!…and the answers are always the same: IT DOESN'T MATTER as long as your music is easy to read.
What's my personal preference? I use page protectors for musical theater repertoire and no page protectors for opera/operetta. Here are MY reasons why, but know that you could go either way and be absolutely fine.
- If you are really hustling for great musical theater roles, it's not uncommon to have two or three or more auditions or lessons in one week. That means those pages are being turned hundreds of times a month, and usually with vigor.
- More flexibility in arranging cuts (see below).
- The use of page protectors in musical theater audition books is fairly standard; it looks and feels very tidy.
- It's faster than the Print-Tape-Reinforce-Fold method (below).
- Occasionally after you've sung your requested cut, a casting director will ask you to sing the full song, or a different part of the song. I keep the full version of my songs (pages I'm not using for my cuts) stacked inside an extra page protector-for just in case.
Note: Some pianists really appreciate it when you use glare-free page protectors; however, they are a little thicker/more difficult to grab and turn quickly, so other pianists don't love them. Ask your favorite pianist what he or she prefers and go with that.
- I have less frequent opera audition opportunities than musical theater opportunities, so the pages aren't being manipulated by pianists as often. For one, there are far fewer U.S. opera companies than U.S. musical theater stages, so fewer auditions to start with. Secondly, so many U.S. opera companies are strapped for cash that they actually charge an audition fee of $25, $35, $50 or more. It's illogical, but true! And I'm not about that life.
- You usually don't need to arrange cuts in opera. Most companies will ask to hear "an aria" or a "short aria".
- Page protectors just aren't commonly used in the opera world, so it may scream "hey, non-serious musical theater performer here!" to the pianists who just haven't developed a lot of respect for U.S. musical theater performers.
- If you DO go without page protectors, you should prepare your music using the print-tape-reinforce-fold method:
- Print your aria single-sided. A double-sided print of music can sometimes be difficult to read depending on the lighting in the room and how heavy the paper is, because the reverse page can show through.
- Tape: put pages back-to-back to create one double-sided page. Tape the pages together using one long piece of tape along the outside edge of the paper.
- Punch and reinforce. Use a dependable three-hole-punch on the opposite length of the paper, and apply reinforcement tabs.
- Fold, "dog-ear", or curl the bottom corner of each page to make it easier to turn.
- Print your music single-sided. You will have more flexibility in arranging new cuts of your song for different auditions; also, it's easier to read music that has been printed on one side only, unless you are using heavier-weight paper.
- Include as few page turns as possible – this is a big one. Your pianist will not love you if there is a page turn in the middle of a complex or deceptive chord progression, or if there are multiple page turns relative to the length of the cut.
- Consider for a longer cut of music, like a "brief song" (60-90 seconds of music), keeping the originally published pagination. For example, if page 11 was published to be on the left side of the book and page 12 was published to be on the right, keep it that way, because the publishers are often conscious about avoiding awkward page turns when they are arranging the layout for printing.
Label each song clearly that you or your coach or the audition pianist can find your next song easily and without your help. I like to use repositionable tabs because I will rearrange my book from month-to-month.
Another reason to use very clear writing or printing on your tabs is because it gives the audition pianist (remember, this is often also the show's music director!) a quick glance at other things you do!
These are used to show the start and end of your cuts.
Remember, one of the critical missions of the Audition Book is to make the pianist's life easier just because YOU walked in the door with this really great rep book. Here's where you can really make a great impression.
Clearly mark START and STOP and any CUTS in your piece. I use sticky note markers to do this, because I use different cuts for some songs, depending on the audition requirement. So instead of reprinting and re-highlighting my music, I just move the sticky note. I do have a few songs where a verse + chorus + 2nd ending make a perfect 32-bar cut, and I've marked those up permanently.
Before every audition, double-check those sticky notes to make sure your cuts are exactly what was requested on the casting notice. Trust me, it's worth it.


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Chambers, who release "Bittersweet" on July 14, also will hit the U.S. for a short tour.
"BIttersweet" is the first disc in five years for Chambers, who gained critical acclaim here with her very first disc, "The Captain," 15 years ago. "Bittersweet" was released in Australia last August by Warner. The album, which contained 12 songs,m won Best Country album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2014.
"Bittersweet" is her 10th studio album and first solo record since 2010′s "Little Bird." The disc was produced by Nick DiDia, known for his work with Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen and The Wallflowers. This is the first album not produced by Chambers' brother, Nash.
Tour dates are:
July 29 - San Francisco, the Chapel
July 31 - Portland, Oregon, Aladdin Theater
Aug. 1 - Seattle, Tractor Tavern
Aug. 4 - Nashville, City Winery
Aug. 5 - Atlanta, Variety Playhouse
Aug. 6 -Alexandria, Virginia, the Birchmere
Aug. 7 - New York City, City Winery
Aug. 8 - New York City, Americana Music Association at Lincoln Center
Aug. 9 - Boston, the Sinclair
Aug. 11 - Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Ark
Aug. 12 - Evanston, Illinois, Space
Aug. 13 - Minneapolis, Cedar Cultural Center
Aug. 14 - Lyon, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
Aug. 15 - Los Angeles, El Rey Theatre


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Released today –
The Foot Fist Way
The Back to the Future trilogy
The Boondock Saints (Staring BJJ Black Belt and generally cool dude Sean Patrick Flannery)
Donnie Darko (Sequel in Post-production)
Raging Bull (Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, 'nough said.)
The Rundown (The Rock, mindless ass-kicking.)
I recently watched The Nines, Ocean's 12, and Be Kind Rewind.
The Nines is about Berg from "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" and his… well, I can't say much without ruining the story. It's a strange one. It kind of has the feel of something M. Night Shyamalan would write. It has one of the worst taglines ever – "Y9u never kn9w when y9ur number is up."
Ocean's 12 – Okay, I know I'm years behind on this, but I hadn't seen Ocean's 11 until last month when we joined Netflix. We're getting caught up. Anyway, Ocean's 11 was a great heist flick. Ocean's 12 sucked. I couldn't believe it. The whole time I was alternating between thinking, "What are they talking about now?" and "Do I even want to watch the rest of this?" It really made me wonder if I want to see Ocean's 13. One IMDB commenter said about Ocean's 12 it, "Leaves you pining for '11'." Well said. The whole story from the start is dumb, and based on something no group of criminals (or any other people) would do in the first place.
Be Kind Rewind. I woke up early Saturday morning and this was on the DVR, recorded off Cinemax. I figured Jack Black, Mos Def, should be pretty funny. I'll watch it even if Danny Glover is in it. I had some idea of what it was about, and I decided to watch it anyway. That's 102 minutes I can't get back. Oh well.


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Whew! I've done a year of drama previews already, and it's time for 2009's dramas.
This seems like a fairly weak season, by my picks would be Voice, Zeni Geba, and probably Uta no Onii-san for the laughs. I'm a little late for this season, but nevertheless –
Meaning: Five young and hot doctors will solve mysteries by dissecting dead bodies. Think hot, young, Japanese CSI.
Verdict: I like CSI. Also, Eita, Ikuta Toma, and Shihara Satomi are damn hot. Screenwriter not really known for good mysteries though… but I like CSI-ish shows…
Mei-chan no Shitsuji (Mei-chan's Butler)
Meaning: Shoujo adaptation~
Verdict: So if this is about Mei and her dream butler, why are there like 20 people on the advertisement?
Meaning: Expired murder cases! Cue the flashbacks scenes.
Verdict: Mystery show for SMAP fans. And possibly for fans of pagan sacrifices, if the creepy triangles on its website are any indication.
Kami no Shizuku
Meaning: Kame is going to drink wine even though he doesn't know shit about them.
Verdict: To its credit, with the tabloids screaming about Kame getting drunk in gay bars, this is much more believable than Kame playing an overweight boxer last year…
Meaning: Mysteries solved by capable chick played by Kanno Miho!
Verdict: Supposedly based on real life crimes – will either be totally kickass or play out like a sniffy Lifetime movie.
Meaning: Mysteries, by high schoolers!
Verdict: NHK drama, NHK drama, I have no expectations., For those of you who like Takahashi Ai and aren't bothered that she's still playing a little high school girl.
Arifureta Kiseki (Unsurprising Miracle)
Meaning: Human relations drama, brought to you by Nakama Yukie.
Verdict: Probably unsurprising(ly boring.)
Love Shuffle
Meaning: A hotter and (potentially) funnier and non-reality wife-swap.
Verdict: I might bite for this one. Tamaki Hiroshi, feel free to swap to be with ME anytime you want.
Uta no Onii-san
Meaning: Guy down on his luck becomes the guy on Minna de Utao who's dressed in neon colors.
Verdict: LOLOLOLOL. How do you go from being cast as badass murderer mastermind to the loser guy on Minna no Utao, HOW.
Naniwa no Hana
Meaning: Crime solving + samurai
Verdict: How did gorgeous Chiaki get stuck acting with some kid on an NHK drama. Oh Japan.
Meaning: KAT-TUN's Nakamaru and NEWS' Massu are going to be heroic firefighters.
Verdict: Try to keep a straight face when they announce that nobody-recognizes-him Nakamaru and dopey-and-hungry Massu are playing a drama where they're the "best of the best." Lol.
Zeni Geba (Money Crazy)
Meaning: Matsuyama Kenichi plays a psycho rich dude!
Verdict: Last line of tokyograph synopsis: "he makes victims out of everyone around him." What a total badass. I'm in.
Moso Shimai (Paranoid Sisters)
Meaning: Three psycho girls have fantasies about being romance novel heroines in a quest to find their mothers…
Verdict: …ok, this is some screwed up shit.
Meaning: Historical drama.
Verdict: Okay I'm obviously not going to watch some historical NHK drama, but Tsumabucki Satoshi looks damn good dressed up in the ad.
Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi.
Meaning: A cop is going to do police-y things in a remote island of Okinawa.
Verdict: Are people going to be slaughtering or sexing it up all over the island? Otherwise, what's he going to do, stop people from stealing each others beach sandals? Good if you like watching shows to further hating your cold wintery life while these people play on warm Okinawan beaches.
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Q.E.D.! i don't mind it being an NHK drama but me likes nakamura aoi. he's so cuuute! 😀 thanks for the post. 🙂


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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of our most frequently asked questions. We've answered them for you to help you with your next electrical project.
Still have more questions? Contact us!
How do I reset my breaker?
The first thing you should do is disconnect any devices that may have caused the breaker to overload. Turn the breaker completely off and then back on again. If this does not reset the breaker, there could be something else causing the problem and you should call CVEC at 715-713-0123 to schedule an appointment.
How do I know if an electrical outlet needs to be replaced?
There are many things that you should look out for when it comes to a possibly dangerous outlet. Some common signs are if the electrical plug no longer fits tightly in the outlet, if the outlet is broken or cracked or if the outlet is warm to the touch. If you notice any of these signs, the outlet may be unsafe and should be replaced right away. Contact CVEC at 715-713-0123 to schedule an appointment if you would like someone to check any outlets you may be worried about.
What do I do if the lights dim every time other things are turned on?
This usually happens when you turn on a large appliance (ex: washing machine, vacuum, etc...), which is completely normal. However, if you are experiencing this problem repeatedly, your circuit may be near capacity. You can usually fix this problem by balancing out the electrical load, upgrading your service panel, or installing a dedicated circuit for the larger devices. Call CVEC at 715-713-0123 to schedule an appointment to get this problem fixed.
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Private Functions & Events
Rather like weddings, if you are planning a birthday or anniversary party you are likely to be inviting family members of all age groups. You will also find that it is an occasion that brings people together that might not have seen each other for a while…
Cabaret & Theatre and Jazz
Whilst I really enjoy performing at weddings, private parties and corporate events, there is nothing like performing to an audience that is seated in silence and hanging on my every word, particularly if they have paid to be there to listen to me.
Gary & Sassy Sax
I have teamed up with the all-female Giocoso Sax Quartet to form an 8-piece band that performs for weddings, private parties & corporate events. As well as all the 'swing' classics that you might expect, we also perform many pop, soul & rock 'n' roll numbers too, so we are guaranteed to get your party going!
Gary & The Big Bands
I have been lucky enough to perform with many of the UK's best Big Bands over the years and I currently perform with Lincolnshire's 17-piece 'Big Swing Band' on a regular basis whenever I am available.
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Gary´s Shows
Whilst I am mainly associated with the songs of Frank Sinatra & The Rat Pack, I do also perform in other styles.
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While working on a cartoon for this blog about an HIV "vaccine" I felt a little déjà vu — like I had drawn something like this long ago. Digging through some old folders (this is why it's good to keep journals, diaries and notebooks) I discovered a little cartoon that I had done in high school, and that was actually printed in a 1985 Brooklyn Tech HS newspaper. Here is my new cartoon:
and here is the cartoon I drew in 1985.
I guess some things never change. Like cruel religious dogmas.
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This is a new version of Trevipedia. It does not yet contain all of the comments from the old site. Contact Peter Pudney if you would like to contribute.
In 2003, staff and students at the University of South Australia embarked on a project to design, build and demonstrate an efficient commuter vehicle that could be powered from renewable energy sources. The result was Trev, the Two-seater Renewable Energy Vehicle.
In 2007, a group of UniSA students drove Trev 3000 km from Darwin to Adelaide in the demonstration class of the World Solar Challenge. In 2010, Team Trev drove Trev around the world.
Trev is clean, light, and simple:
The aim of Trevipedia is to facilitate the collaborative design of new versions of Trev that can be built by enthusiasts. The new designs will build on the experience gained with the UniSA prototype. The ultimate goal is to develop a kit with a certified design and standard components.
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text: Aerojet Rocketdyne produces the solid propellant rocket motor for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). GMLRS fires surface-to-surface rockets and has been highly effective in recent combat operations. receiving the "70km sniper rifle" nickname. A composite case Insensitive Munitions (IM) variant of the rocket motor is currently completing qualification to increase warfighter safety.


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The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy is a great place to find your new career. We have hard-working students and inspiring graduates who love to support each other. We know starting something new is always stressful so we've put together advice from some of our respected graduates!
Alexandra Denvir works at the Achieve Wellness Spa in Northern Alberta. She credits part of her success to her seating partner, "I think you should sit beside someone who is on the same page as you in terms of career aspiration and motivation." Surrounding yourself with supportive peers will help keep the knowledge circling. It's best not to do it alone!
Alexandra has three specific pieces of advice for current students. Firstly, "if you are just beginning your career, be patient. Start slow, get to know your limits and respect your physical capabilities. Understand that this is one of the most rewarding professions! Each day we are able to come into work happy, healthy, and able to assist to others is a good day." Taking it one day at a time is, most of the time, easier said than done. However, focusing on what you need to do in the present rather than worrying about the future to come, is a great way to look at things as a bigger picture.
"Never stop learning. Every effort you make as a massage therapist, be it taking complementary courses, improving existing techniques, or just reviewing anatomy, will be of value somewhere down the line." Every mistake and success is an opportunity to learn. The journey never stops!
Alexandra's last piece of advice is to "stay present in your treatments. With acute attention, you will be able to pick up subtle cues from the body which will open an entirely new world of possibilities in terms of treatment approach." Even as a RMT, there's constant development in not only Massage Therapy but your practice as a RMT. Every body is different and your patients will appreciate that after time and time again, you're learning how their body works to certain treatments.
Shiwen Huang is another recent graduate that strongly believes volunteering for many student clinics is important. Apart from physical practice, she says, "the most helpful tip I can give is to read the lecture notes carefully. Highlight the details instead of highlighting everything." Never hesitate to review material! In Massage Therapy, there's too much information to cram into one night. Going over your notes repetitively can help you in your results.
Our students go above and beyond with creative methods to learn outside of school. "School doesn't teach you people skills. Good therapy goes beyond the hand-work," says Justin Hui. "Get massages from professionals and make a note of how they treat you, from the moment they meet you to techniques. You'll learn more than you think." Learning how to teach your patients by becoming a patient is a great strategy! Keeping an open conversation with your patients can help a lot with pain management.
Starting a new career doesn't have to be so difficult! With our dedicated staff and helpful graduates, we support our students as much as possible. As graduate Alex Yue says, "Growth will happen if you keep pushing!" Sometimes, you just need to take the leap!
Interested in pursuing a career as a Massage Therapist? A new semester starts in May and it's easier than you think! Learn about our other students who found their path at CCMH by checking out our blog.


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Come and join 100s of other au pairs for a fun au pair welcome event in London!
The event is EXCLUSIVE to BAPAA Member Agency Au Pairs – and the one annual event not to be missed!
We have lots of great activities to help you get chatting to other au pairs. In addition, we have fun competitions & even a photo booth.
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We've been talking about ObamaTax all year long, but here is a grim reality. ObamaCare is going to happen by law unless it is stopped and at this point, it doesn't look like that will happen. Americans for Tax Reform is giving us a look at the new ObamaCare tax form. On top of being long and complicated, the form requires individuals to submit personal health information to IRS agents.
When Obamacare's individual mandate takes effect in 2014, all Americans who file income tax returns must complete an additional IRS tax form. The new form will require disclosure of a taxpayer's personal identifying health information in order to determine compliance with the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate.
So, how will this work?
Simply put, there is no way for the IRS to enforce Obamacare's individual mandate without such an invasive reporting scheme. Every January, health insurance companies across America will send out tax documents to each insured individual. This tax document—a copy of which will be furnished to the IRS—must contain sufficient information for taxpayers to prove that they purchased qualifying health insurance under Obamacare.
This new tax information document must, at a minimum, contain: the name and health insurance identification number of the taxpayer; the name and tax identification number of the health insurance company; the number of months the taxpayer was covered by this insurance plan; and whether or not the plan was purchased in one of Obamacare's "exchanges."
This will involve millions of new tax documents landing in mailboxes across America every January, along with the usual raft of W-2s, 1099s, and 1098s. At tax time, the 140 million families who file a tax return will have to get acquainted with a brand new tax filing form. Six million of these families will end up paying Obamacare's individual mandate non-compliance tax penalty.
Formaphobic? This is what ATR predicts the form will look like:


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How Will the Common Core Standards Effect my Child's Education? Tips & Info for Parents
A new set of expectations, or educational standards, have been adopted by most US states in the "core" areas; english and math. In 2001, "No Child Left Behind," (NCLB for short), mandated public schools to raise the bar academically in hopes of achieving levels of academic proficiency by 2014. Since NCLB, states have shouldered the previously district responsibility of setting standards for student learning.
Now that 2014 is around the corner and all US students have not met proficient levels of achievement, US policy makers and interest groups have created a new plan.
By adopting the Common Core standards, 45 states are beginning to adhere to the same standards, which has the potential to completely change the face of American education.
Common Core Basics
Teachers, students, and parents across the nation have, for the first time, the ability to communicate with one another about lessons, concepts, and objectives. In fact, all schools using these standards are charged with ensuring the college and career readiness for all students. Teachers will, for the first time, be able to collaborate nationally online and through other forums to share lesson plans and ideas.
The Common Core standards are listed online at https://www.corestandards.org.
Language Arts standards include reading, writing, speaking, listening, as well as a focus on the use of media and technology. There are a number of ways that you can support your child's learning at home.
Reading a variety of texts will support both growth in reading as a discipline, and your child's exposure to knowledge in general. Common Core standards recommend "a diverse array of classic and contemporary literature as well as challenging informational texts in a range of subjects." As always, its important that our children are reading at the level that is "just right" for them. You can download a free app to check the reading level of any book (bookleveler.com) as well as view a list of some texts recommended by the Common Core initiative here https://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_B.pdf.
Let's take a closer look at some of the Language Arts standards to see how you can further support your child's academic development. The first anchor standard is:
- Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Making an inference involves drawing a conclusion based upon evidence. You can engage your child in conversations about their reading and learning, discussing elements that require inference: finding the main idea, author's purpose for writing the text, what the particular vocabulary means in its context, as well the motivations, thoughts, and feelings of the characters.
Your informal conversations on a car ride or at the family dinner table actually provide support for the speaking and listening anchor standards. Larger contexts provide an opportunity to develop more formal speaking skills. The family dinner table can be a springboard into larger settings such as family get togethers, or any other occasion that lends itself to sharing ideas in groups. Common Core specifies that students are expected to provide "accurate and relevant information," to both "respond to and develop what others have said." Casual conversations at home can provide a strong foundation for these fundamental skills.
Writing standards can also be supported by your conversations at home. You can encourage your child to share what they have written in class by asking questions as well as providing positive feedback about the specifics of what they've written. Journaling, letter writing, and engaging in writing through technology (yes, even text messages and emails) are a few other creative channels to develop these skills outside of school.
Common Core encourages the development of critical thinking skills and working across the curriculum in mathematics as well. To understand the specifics of the math standards, you can actually take a practice assessment at this website: https://sbacpt.tds.airast.org/student/. These assessments utilize technology to promote learning, and it is important to familiarize ourselves as parents with these new modes of learning.
Now that you are more familiar with the new standards, you see just how many ways there are to support your child's learning outside of school. This year, you may see the new Common Core based texts or technology based curriculum rolling out. As always, it's a great idea to get to know your child's teachers, attend back to school night, and maintain communication with your child's school to monitor ongoing progress.


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Skrivanat Tower
Skrivanat Tower
Skrivanat Tower is the only surviving tower from the past nine. The towers served as a defense of the city. The tower Skrivanat was the most northern and nearest to the water. The tower was built in the 15th century and it has survived in its pristine form until today, it has only shortened by a few meters due to reclamation and urban development. During the summer, the tower is a venue of numerous cultural events, such as vocal group concerts, performances, choirs and workshops. Next to the tower there are walls and promenade. Skrivanat Tower with its appearance and architecture exudes with history, which makes it worth a visit.
Category: Muzeji-galerije-palače,
Ulica Van grada, city Pag 23250
It can not be entered
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GPS coordinates: 44.445159, 015.053954 (44°26'42.6″N, 015°03'14.2″E)
Address: Ulica Van grada, city Pag 23250
The Skrivanat Tower is located around 250 meters from the main square of Pag in Ulica Van Grada street
If you are driving with a car, show this translation to the taxi driver:
Molim Vas da me odvezete do kule Skrivanat koja se nalazi oko 250 metara od glavnog Paškog trga u ulici Van grada. Hvala!
You must also show to the taxi driver that he must turn on the taximeter:
Molim Vas uključite taksimetar. Hvala!
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Please can you tell me how to find this sight:
Molim Vas da me uputite prema kuli Skrivanat koja se nalazi oko 250 metara od glavnog Paškog trga u ulici Van grada. Hvala!
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Yukon Quest 2015 Artwork
I have been very lucky to have been the artist to produce the artwork for the 2015 Yukon Quest 1000 mile international seld dog race. My painting featured the siberian huskies of Rob and Louise Cooke, ex pat Brits living in the Yukon Territory, Canada.
The finished poster and my original art work side by side.


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What is it about life? How it hands you all these twists and turns and makes you feel like you're riding a roller coaster and you're unable to get off. The more you try to get off, the faster the twists and turns come at you. You feel like it will never end. I mean, will it end?
Is there a way to get off? Or to at least have the twists and turns slow down so you can catch your breath. Catch your breath and have some joy in your life because it's not a fun ride on this roller coaster. It takes all your strength to not cry and to steel yourself to continue on this ride that is beyond your control.
You put on an act so no one knows what you are really feeling. So they can't see your pain. You're screaming and no one is hearing you. So you continue to ride and hope it will stop.
"Follow your dream no matter what." – Jared Leto
This quote has been bothering me for some time. I mean, how can you follow your dreams when you're stuck on this roller coaster called lupus? Do I just stop dreaming? Do my dreams have to change now? Does my life need to continue to be on hold while I grow older and battle this disease? Is there a way to still be able to follow my dreams?
While I'm on this roller coaster others are continuing to live. I'm falling behind, far behind and in order to catch up I need to get off this roller coaster, but every time I see an exit the door is slammed in my face and the ride begins again.
Round and round I go. This medication to treat this and that medication to treat that. Countless doctor's appointments and needle pokes. The pharmacists, lab technicians and receptionists know me by name. They're friendly faces amongst the other riders of this roller coaster. Those riders get to leave. I try to follow but cannot undo my seatbelt.
Everything has a cost. This horrible ride is not free. Each medication has its own consequence and these consequences are further hills and valleys on the roller coaster. I feel that people are starting to hold these against me. I feel life is one giant side-effect and the twists and turns of these side-effects make me sick.
It's not just the side-effects. It's the toxicity of the pretty pills they supply me with. This is just another curve in the tracks. To treat the disease I need to take medications that kill other things in my body. Other things go wacky just like this wacky ride but these things are considered minor compared with the other option, falling off the tracks at full speed.
Continuing to ride I notice people looking at me differently. Hell, I look at myself differently. Some parts of me I don't even want to look at at all. The ride has changed me again and it's not what I wanted or expected and it's put a damper on any sex life I thought I'd ever have again. The roller coaster speeds up and I'm on it alone once again on a Friday night.
I'm riding this ride that no one can understand. They try to, but can never fully join me on this crazy ride. Friends pop in and out of my life. They can't handle the ride. The thought of staying on this ride forever makes them stay away, distant and unable to communicate with me.
People are lost; those that can't handle my illness. My heart is broken by a man that said he loves me. The ride was too much for him. I wonder if I'll ever find love again. I have lost the feeling of my heart in my stomach that happens when you go down a hill permanently to protect myself from being hurt again.
I have begun to wonder if the disease or the roller coaster ride are making me sick. Continuing to battle becomes hard. Looking for a way off consumes me. Trying everything until I just throw my hands up in the air and surrender to the ride believing it will never end.
Falling in to the deepest dip in the tracks I feel like I cannot go on. Laying down in the roller coaster car is all that is possible. Tears are running down my cheeks and I cannot do anything to stop them. There's nothing good or happy in my life. I wonder where I can find the strength to go on because this ride is happening whether I want to take it or not. The fact that I have no choice is killing me.
This ride has also hurt me financially. I think back to the days when I had a career and made money that supported me and my children. I end up on a ride within a ride when dealing with social security. Applying and getting SSDI has many twists and turns and low dips. I'm on the ride with SSDI for a year. While fighting this battle I have lost other battles and my house and have to deal with a low dip and turn and move into my parents' basement. The pain from this is so great that I feel I will never recover. It adds to my loneliness because who wants someone that lives with their parents.
Dreams…. How can I even have dreams anymore? This ride has taken them away. It's not like I haven't dealt with this before. I guess that I was never strong enough to follow them anyhow. Starting at 18 is one thing, starting at 42 and on this ride called lupus is another.
Dreams… The ride goes on as I focus on the past. It was all about making everyone happy; doing what was right. There was no encouragement to do what I really wanted, not that that's a valid excuse.
"Follow your dreams no matter what." Did he consider people that are ill and their dreams have changed. No not changed. They still have those dreams but are now on a different roller coaster and on this coaster they are fighting for their life, yet they still have those dreams and feel that these dreams are now unobtainable and the more they think about it the more angry they become. The roller coaster takes another turn.
I feel worthless, useless, and ugly. It feels that the more I fight to get off this ride the more it sucks me in and won't let me go. I wonder why bad things always happen to good people. It's true. Bad people get away with everything while good people get sick, are hurt or killed. The feeling to punch something comes over me. Or maybe scream, but I wonder if anyone can hear me as I speed by on this roller coaster.
Dreams… You always have them, you always want them, you strive to reach them, you stumble on the way to reaching them, but you get up and try again. Riding this roller coaster has taken its toll. Hearing people talk about their dreams and how they can reach them kills me. All I can say about my dreams is that I took the pretty blue and pink pill that is toxic.
The ride goes on and on. I'm still trying to escape but can never get the operator to stop at the station. It's a great big circle going round and round, never ending, always running. Explaining my illness to someone else is hard. It's not cancer but is treated with chemo, I didn't contract malaria but I'm taking medication to treat that. I try to tell them what these do to my cells in my body. They are kind and pretend to understand but I know they don't and they never will. I begin another lap on the track of the roller coaster.
Dreams… I see other people talk about how this quote inspired them to chase their dreams and I wonder what kind of roller coaster they are on; what kind of twist and turns they've had and how they have overcome them. I wonder if they've had something such as illness permanently change course with no choice but to ride that ride and never get off.
I sit here and wonder if this ride will ever end. I want to get off and follow my dreams, but am frozen in place in the car on the roller coaster with one hand on the buckle hoping it will unbuckle and let me go. I wonder where I can/will go. Is it possible to dream of anything other than being healthy?
Can I dream of finding love again? Are dreams of a career,, not just a job possible? Can I make a difference and raise awareness about a disease that affects millions, but no one knows about? Will there ever be medications developed to specifically treat lupus, not like it is now where there is one?
Dreams… The roller coaster speeds up and I feel like I need to vomit. I'm just going in circles, not moving forward on this ride. How can you reach your dreams when you're really going nowhere? I'm stuck in a spiral of thoughts. Trying to figure out what to do next.
Can my dreams come true? Will this ever end? Does anyone care?
I begin to dream again and hold on to the thought that I'll be able to get up from this fall and rise again stronger.


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BEN Watson's first goal in a Bideford shirt proved vital as the Robins beat local rivals Barnstaple Town 1-0 in the Edenvale Turf Devon St Luke's Cup.
Watson's strike 52 minutes in shaded a closely-contested derby but Bideford were made to hold their breath as Dave Pearse struck the woodwork late on and Aaron Harper-Penman's goal, following up after Will Nicholls's header was saved, was ruled out for offside in the dying moments.
Barnstaple started the stronger and looked lively in the opening spell with Billy Tucker a constant menace. After 26 minutes he cut inside after a great diagonal ball from Lee Francis but his effort was well saved by Bideford goalkeeper Grant Fisher at the near post.
Lloyd Gardner did similar damage on the left side of Bideford's attack and he showed great pace throughout as the visitors looked to strike on the counter.
A series of blunders should have put Barnstaple ahead on the stroke of half-time as Fisher's poor throw was given away cheaply before a dangerous cross was fizzed into the box and right-back Ian Sampson slipped to give Ryan Turner a glimpse of goal but somehow the Robins went unpunished.
In the second half, however, Bideford looked a different side and began to stamp their authority on the game as Craig Veal and Danny Wring saw more of the ball.
After 52 minutes the deadlock was broken. Sean Downing raced clear on goal and after his shot was parried by Jimmy Thorne, Watson was on hand to make it 1-0 as he netted his first goal since signing from Truro City.
Bideford remained on top as Town's shape and energy began to slip and, if it wasn't for a magnificent double save from Thorne 72 minutes in, the scoreline could have been worse. But Barnstaple regrouped for the final 15 minutes, as they have done on so many occasions this season, and the game finished in typical end-to-end cup fashion.
After 77 minutes Tucker ghosted past two men before flashing his shot wide and Pearse struck the bar in Barnstaple's best chance of the game after good work from Jed Harper-Penman.
When Fisher saved from a Nicholls header, Harper-Penman put the loose ball away in the dying moments but the flag had gone up for offside against Nicholls and Town knew, despite a brave effort, it was not their day.
Barnstaple Town (4-4-2): Thorne; Huxtable, Mayne, A Harper-Penman, Gregory; Tucker, Jenkins (Copp 83), Francis, J Harper-Penman (Holland 60); Turner, Pearse (Nicholls 77). Subs not used: Phillips, Draper.
Bideford (4-5-1): Fisher; Sampson, Tapp, Milton, Mercieca; Gardner, Wring, Reed, Veal, Downing; Watson (Copp 84). Subs not used: Wood, Groves, Hastings.


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Number of German company bankruptcies falls further in H1
[BERLIN] The number of German companies filing for insolvency fell further in the first half of the year after reaching a record low in 2015, as Europe's biggest economy enjoys a prolonged upswing, data showed on Wednesday.
The number of companies registering as insolvent fell by 5 per cent to some 11,000 compared to the first six months in the previous year, the Federal Statistics Office said.
The sum of probable claims by creditors of insolvent firms nearly doubled to 16.5 billion euros (S$25.29 billion), however, because there were several big companies among the overall fewer firms that filed for insolvency, the office said.
The number of personal bankruptcies also declined, going down roughly 3 per cent to 39,228.
The German economy grew by 0.7 per cent in the first quarter and by 0.4 per cent in the second, mainly driven by strong private consumption and higher state spending.
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Dr. O'Connor's presentations help you address the parenting challenges that concern you or your clients. Her presentations also provide training for helping professionals and assist with child problems. Dr. O'Connor consults and presents to organizations and professional groups on a wide range of topics.
To date, her work has included a particular focus on helping children of alcoholics and drug addicted parents. This focus includes an emphasis on the child problems parents face when addiction is a problem for a parent, or other family member. Parents of these children often confront considerable parenting stress, and welcome support to address the parenting challenges they face.
Counselors also face specific challenges in their work with these children. In addition, counselors seek resources and support for clients who face the parenting challenges that occur when addiction is a problem in their families. There are few resources or training supports to guide counselors who work with children of alcoholics or their parents.
Dr. O'Connor's presentations help to fill this gap.
Dr. O'Connor is also the author of "I CAN BE ME" -- a helping book for children of alcoholic and drug addicted parents. This book shows parents and counselors how to address the needs of children of alcoholics or drug addicted parents. I Can Be Me can help with the parenting challenges that affect families when parental addiction is a problem.
In addition, Dr. O'Connor has developed a support group and counseling program for children of alcoholic parents. This program assists the child psychologist or other counselors who want to help children of alcoholics and drug abusers.
Dr. O'Connor's program revolves around "I CAN BE ME". It includes a training manual or guide to help the child psychologist and other counselors develop their own helping programs for children of alcoholics and drug addicted parents.
Dr. O'Connor also consults and presents on topics related to a range of other parenting challenges that helping professionals and their clients face, including childhood stress. In addition, her presentations address a variety of other child problems. These include social, emotional, behavioral and learning problems, as well as concerns related to child trauma, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Trauma or Traumatic or Acquired Brain Injury.
Dr. O'Connor tailors her presentations to meet the needs of the organization or professional or parenting group.
A representative sample of the organizations she has presented to, and the topics addressed, are listed below.
To Arrange a Presentation or Find Out More, click here.
If you have concerns about a child or want to consult with Dr. O'Connor about setting up your own helping program for children of alcoholics, click here.


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Junie Désil
Junie Désil is a Haitian-Canadian poet who has performed at various literary events and festivals. Her work has appeared in Room Magazine and was recently shortlisted for Prism International's Pacific Poetry Prize. Junie currently lives on the traditional and unceded territories of Coast Salish peoples and the Qayqayt First Nation (New Westminster), juggling writing and life.
- Junie Desil: Poetry Reading, Vol 5, No 3 (March 2018)
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Your wishes have been answered! The "killer app" is back. The wiz-bang cool mapping app Apple promised you is here.
Unfortunately for Apple, it didn't win the race. Google Maps for iPhone is now available and not a moment too soon! Millions of holiday shoppers and family travelers NEED this. It's better than before and it works on the 4. News hit the air Dec 12th on most of the majors including NYT, ABC, Fox, BBC and Sydney Morning Herald each with their own local tragic stories of being lost once you committed to the iOS 6 update.
If you have spent the last few months driving in circles and fiddling with half a dozen different apps I'm sure you are as relieved as I am. I can finally have a working map app with street view again! Compass View is fast, even with the 2 fingered with tilt view, satellite view and traffic all on. And "yes" this is on the iPhone 4. Best of all it's faster overall. My biggest gripe with any map app is speed. I have sat at endless stop lights waiting for the app to "find me" get an update.
If you were one of the lucky "late adopters" who were warned about the update, you can feel more secure in making the move to iOS 6.0.1. Now go get the Google Maps app ASAP.
Hold your finger down on your location. Your current address will slide up from the bottom. Tap it and you can tap to save it and share it. You'll need that later when you want to let your friends know where you are meeting them for happy hour. Go ahead and save this one for now.
Look Around
Slide down that location to find the street view. Tap the street view and then tap the Compass in the lower left. Look around and you'll see the world through your app. (This will, no doubt, soon include 3rd Party apps, such as the Yelp Monocle and other augmented reality apps.) Tap your screen again to reveal the address again at the top and tap the back arrow . Now you are back on the home screen.
Get Going Tap the Route Arrow in the upper right. This will tag your current location and allow you to enter an address to get the route (much faster than before!).
Tap Start and you'll hear the voice prompt Turn-by-Turn Directions beginning. Slide up the screen for the Step by Step directions in text. Slide back down and "X" out of the directions, upper right. Tap in the same spot and pull up your Google profile . Here is where your saved locations reside. Tap that saved location and it will pop up for you. Tap the car there and you will get the directions ASAP. Not only does it come up quick, you get several options quickly. Tap one and you are on your way. To "unsave" a location just tap it and then tap the star.
Search Around You
Search for your favorite store or restaurant. A wealth of information pops up. On top you can select options for nearby locations. Pick one and you can swipe left and right for the nearby options (Very Fast). Tap the bottom location information once and you'll have the added "Call" option.
Slide up and it provides Photos, Website, Menu, More info and reviews. "More info" provides details on the hours highlighting the current day of the week. Tap back and Slide all the way down for reviews.
Go to Search and type "mall" pull up your local mall. Enter your favorite store in the mall. It shows you the actual location within the mall. Yes right where it is in the mall, (OMG – THANK YOU GOOGLE!) Yes, the Google "Machine" is connected here so expect to see some great new additions and features over time. One last thing; when you get frustrated with incorrect information, do the natural thing and shake it! You'll get a Pop-Up to provide Feedback!
RIPPLES and RAMIFICATIONS
Maps are one of the killer apps for phones so any developments here can push the competitive landscape. This will make for good competition on the map apps between Apple and Google. Others such as WAZE hopefully established a foothold. It's a nice app I will still revert to from time to time. Surely Apple won't let this battle slide. Lose ground here and you begin to lose the market. Google could have chosen to refrain and pull more users over to Android allowing a slow churn of apple users. Apple can't let that happen and have been back at the drawing board for the last three months. The key is the other apps you have on your iPhone will continue to use the native Apple maps.
I expect to see the Google pattern to continue and developers will connect the dots to each travel related app, function and jewel we want through your Google profile directing more to the Google Plus world. Who knows, we might even see a surprise or two from Microsoft on Windows 8.
HUD: Heads Up Display in my Google Glasses and the windscreen of my car. Place highlights and alerts in the borders. Push the directions to the HUD and my headphones or speakers. See more below.
Integration with 3rd Party Apps: Bi-Directional handles to push and pull data. Not just the location key but multidimensional preferences accessible to/from my 3rd party apps. Each app should act a sub-routine in the holistic experience alerting us to our needs. Give us the option to pause alerts. See more below.
Location Awareness: Know where we are and allow us to turn on / off constant awareness. See below.
Venue Data Consistency: This goes out to the restaurant industry. Please come up with a consistent set of variables to categorize restaurants and bars. There are too many instances when I just can't find the right place to go. The engine behind Lance Broumand's Urban Daddy seems to have a grasp of this concept.
Help Us Travel:
As Tourists: Give us a tourist option when traveling. It's great to have photos of locations but let's see the top 20 tourist locations within range of our location.
As Part of Our Daily Schedule: Create a map of our typical day and give us options along the way. Easier routes, cheaper gas, closer stops and different restaurants to try at lunch.
As Part of Our Business Travels: Let us build the map route we need with the locations and times for each stop. Let's include travel to the Airport and let us know how the timing is as we get closer to each new way-point, "The tram from long term parking is leaving for Gate D-32 in five minutes. " Integrate a 3rd party app to allow automatic payment for parking and directions to the nearest open space.
Dive Deeper Into The Map
They have the location of stores pointed out within malls. Now please add the airport terminal information for every airport, oh my, if they can accomplish this my road warrior life will be a dream. My friend Terry at Microsoft showed a detailed version of the "mall map" feature on Win 8 devices over a year ago. It should not be too long before it shows up here. Let's add other corporate and academic campuses to the list here.
Know Where My Car is Automatically: Once my car stops and I set out on foot, a pattern should be recognized to show where I left my car and provide directions back for us.
Know How Much Gas I Have: Dennis and Naveen at Foursquare; can you integrate my stops for gas and extrapolate how much I have and how much I need? If so, give us an audible cue and point us toward the cheapest price of gas.
Know What I Want From My Wish List: Imagine a wish list for everything we need. Start with a simple list of products and locations and people. Tag the items barcode when you buy a consumable item. Pop up alerts when we get near anything on our lists. Tie these lists to 3rd party providers and the Google empire of tools to expedite the process. Give a Sonar-like audible cue through the headphones to direct us "hotter" / "cooler" toward the prize.
Download Google Maps now (The life you save may be your own!): https://itunes.apple.com/app/id585027354?mt=8
Other articles on the subject:
The official Google Blog:
Google Maps on Google Plus:
Ben Patterson's Here's the thing Blog : "7 things you need to know"
Josh Constine on TechCrunch : "…Millions Will Finally Upgrade To iOS 6"
Benjamin Pimentel at MarketWatch, "Map-Gate"
Drew Olanoff on TechCrunch : "The Deep Dive"
Well rounded spectrum of stories on Mashable: http://mashable.com/search/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=google+maps&commit=Search


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About The Bell at Hardwick
The Bell at Hardwick, just off the Buckingham Road, a couple of miles north of Aylesbury, is a picturesque, beautifully refurbished, 17th Century freehouse.
Originally two lacemakers cottages, the building dates back to 1678 and still boasts the original oak beams, inglenook fireplaces (with an open fire and a wood burning stove) and delightful walled garden you might hope for in a traditional country pub.
The pretty hostelry was beautifully renovated in 2014 - the original oak beams were sandblasted and now look fabulous and the attractive bar area sports a new flagstone floor, while the cosy dining snug has been comfortably carpeted.
Outside a courtyard patio and barn to the rear gives al fresco dining options or space for functions, while inside a new extension provides pleasant and airy restaurant space.
The Bell closed briefly last year but new landlords Tom Horton and Andrew Sewter, who lives in Hardwick, took over in November freshening up the place once again and bringing in a new team, headed up by chef Nick Porter and general manager Cullum Boland.
Tom says:
"It's a lovely pub in a great setting. We are gradually developing the restaurant menu and can also cater business events, wedding receptions, parties, functions and wakes in our dining room or, when warmer, on our patio.
"There is also space for a small marquee at the front or back, should we need it. We are family friendly and dog friendly and have Sky Sports and free WIFI."
Being a freehouse The Bell is able to keep beer prices reasonable whilst stocking a varied selection of beers, lagers and cider from St Austell Tribute, Sharps Doom Bar (£3.25 pint), Hellweathers IPA and Watling Street to Peroni, Pravha, Guinness (£3.80 pint) and more, there's a special gin menu and a reasonable wine list.
The Bell's menu is still in development but sports a good choice of tasty fare from Burgers, Fish & Chips and Steaks to Cured Pork Belly with Bubble 'n' Squeak Croquette, Baked Apple & Red Wine Jus; to Roast Fillet of Hake with Chorizo, Chick Peas & Coriander; or Spelt, Barley & Butternut Squash Risotto with Pistachios & Pea Shoots, plus there's a good vegetarian and gluten and dairy free selection and the lunchtime sandwiches include a fishfinger butty - 'yes please!'
Restaurant opening times are:
- Monday to Thursday 12pm to 9pm
- Friday to Saturday 12pm to 9:30pm
- Sunday 12pm to 6pm
Pub opening times are:
- Monday to Thursday 10am to 11pm
- Friday to Saturday 10am to 12am
- Sunday 11am to 10pm
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon teas served Monday - Saturday 1pm-5pm. Must be pre-booked. Gift cards available.
Coffee is also served from 10:00 am from Monday to Saturday and from 11 am on Sunday.
Terms & Conditions
- Get £50 to spend on food only at The Bell in Hardwick - Drinks not included.
- One voucher per booking, voucher must be used in one transaction.
- Valid until 30th November 2019
- Pre-booking is essential.
- Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.
- Vouchers are not transferable and no change will be given.
- Vouchers must be printed off and taken into the restaurant.
- This voucher is uniquely identifiable and will be checked at the establishment.
- The establishment reserves the right to refuse this voucher.
- If multiple copies exist this voucher will only be accepted on its first presentation.


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Irit Noble is a award-winning comedian, writer, singer, and speaker Irit Noble is a multi-talented entertainer. Known as an outspoken, irreverent comedian, her sass, style, and sultry singing voice have been part of the SA entertainment industry for a long, long time. Since before the internet, kids.
Irit has a passion for working with women and has hosted and MC'd hundreds of corporate woman's events as well as private and public woman's shows and occasions focused on self-development, health, and sexual happiness. She was also Cosmopolitan's 2014 sex advice columnist.
Her legendary career includes being the MC/Entertainer for the first Madame Zingara Theatre of Dreams, hosting SABC3's Comedy Showcase, hosting on Cape Talk/702 Talk Radio and 2OVradio.com, and writing the masthead column for The Argus and Sunday Star.
Noble is a top corporate entertainer and comedy MC for mammoth events like MCQP, the Woman' Show expos, and Vaudeville Theatre Club, and her extensive list of high-profile clients includes Shell, Vodacom, Kulula, BMW, SABC Connect, Old Mutual, Santam, Cape Town Carnival and Pam Golding Properties.


text: I was thirty before I learned how to ride a bike so I was a bit nervous about cycling in traffic. So consequently I used to ride on the pavement a lot. One day I was cycling home and there was this electrical shop where they had all these second hand fridges, cookers and washing machines and quite a lot of them were sitting around on the pavement. As I went past I must have lost concentration for a second because the next thing I knew one of the fridges and I had made contact. Unfortunately the handle fell off the fridge. I looked around to see if anyone had noticed but the owner of the shop obviously hadn't seen what had happened and so I did what every responsible citizen would have done in the same circumstances; I got back on my bike sharpish and pedalled off before the irate shop ownner came out and saw me!


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MONTROSE — A woman charged in the deaths of two young sisters whose bodies were found on a southwestern Colorado farm has been convicted.
The Montrose Daily Press reports Ashford Archer was found guilty Thursday of two counts of fatal child abuse and being an accessory to a crime for the deaths of 10-year-old Makayla Roberts and 8-year-old Hannah Marshall.
Investigators believe the sisters were dead for several weeks before the bodies were found in September 2017 on a farm outside Norwood. Archer was part of a religious group that moved to the property earlier that year, and prosecutors said the girls were banished to a car because they were thought to have been impure.
The sisters died of heat, dehydration and starvation.
The group's leader and the children's mother have been charged with murder and fatal child abuse.
Information from: The Montrose Daily Press, http://www.montrosepress.com