text:
Click here to download the Glossary of Terms PDF
Advertisement (or Ad) – Printed notice of something for sale paid for by the advertiser.
Angle– The approach or perspective from which a news fact or event is viewed, or the emphasis chosen for a story.
Art – Any photo, map graph or illustration.
Assignment – A story a reporter is given to cover.
Associated Press Stylebook (or AP Stylebook)– The standard reference source for reporters and editors on word usage, libel, numbers, titles, capitalization and commonly used words and phrases.
Banner – A headline stretching across the top of a page.
Beat – A reporter's regular assignment, for covering news like sports or music.
Bleed– An illustration filling one or more margins and running off the edge of the page or border; used frequently in magazines and advertisements.
Body Copy – The main part of a story.
Body Type– Type used in stories, not in headlines; generally under 12-point size; opposite of display type.
Box – Refers to type that is framed in a border to give it prominence.
Break – Initial news coverage of an event.
Budget – The lineup of news stories scheduled for the next day's newspaper.
Bumped Heads– Similar headlines running side by side that create monotony and the tendency to read across.
Byline – The author's name, which is printed at the beginning of an article.
Camera-ready– Refers to anything that is in its finished form – no further changes are needed before it is published in the paper.
Caption– Headline or text accompanying a picture or illustration; also called a cutline.
Circulation– The total number of copies of a publication distributed to subscribers and vendors in one day.
Clip Art– A variety of art provided to newspapers on a subscription basis, for use in ads.
Column– The arrangement of horizontal lines of type, usually 10 to 14 picas wide, in a news story; also, an article appearing regularly written by a particular writer or "columnist."
Columnist – A person who writes a regular column giving a personal opinion.
Copy – All material for publication, whether written stories or pictures.
Copy Editor– The person who corrects or edits copy written by a reporter and writes headlines.
Copyediting – Correcting, improving and marking copy to be printed.
Cover – To gather information and get facts for a story.
Credit Line – See Photo Credit.
Dateline– The line at the beginning of a story giving the place and date of the articles origination.
Deadline – A time at which all copy for an edition must be submitted.
Deck – A "bank" or section of a headline.
Dummy– A preliminary layout of a newspaper page, showing the placement of stories, headlines, pictures and advertisements.
Ears– Space at the top of the front page on each side of the newspaper's name where ads, weather news, index to pages or announcement of special features appears.
Edition– The issue for one press run: home edition, state edition, final home edition, extra.
Editor– A person who directs the editorial policies; or a person who decides what news will go in the paper and where it will appear
Editorial– An article expressing the opinion of the newspaper regarding a certain subject.
Em– Unit of measuring column widths. An em (for the letter M) is a square of any given size of type, and is most frequently used as the unit in measuring "pica" (the width of an em in 12-point type).
En – Half of an em.
Exclusive – A story printed by only one paper; a scoop.
Face – The style of type.
Feature– A story in which the interest lies in some factor other than the news value, usually to entertain.
Filler– Short informational stories or advertisements, usually timeless, used to fill small spaces where needed.
Flag– The printed title (i.e., name and logo) of a newspaper at the top of the front page.
Folio– Newspaper name, date and page number that appear at the top of each page.
General Assignment – A reporter who covers a variety of stories rather than a single "beat."
Gutter – The space between columns or margins between facing pages
Hard News – Factual news stories without opinion.
Headline – The title of an article.
Human Interest– Emotional appeal in the news. A "human interest" story, as compared with a "straight news" story, bases its appeal more on the unusual than on consequence.
Inserts– An advertisement or magazine that is printed separately and inserted into the folded newspaper.
Inverted Pyramid– The standard news story structure in which facts are arranged in descending order of importance.
Issue – All the copies which a newspaper publishes in one day.
Jump – To continue a story from one page to another.
Jumplines– The continuation instructions of a story that is jumped to another page (Continued on page 5; Continued from page 1).
Kicker– Small headline, often in italics and usually underlined, above and slightly to the left of the main head.
Kill – To eliminate all or part of a story.
Layout– (1) A sketch or drawing that indicates the arrangement of pictures and copy on a printed page. Used synonymously with "dummy." (2) A combination of stories, pictures, etc., about a single subject.
Lead (pronounced "led")– The space between lines of type. This space is often altered so that stories form perfect boxes.
Lead (pronounced "lead")– (1) The first few sentences or the first paragraph of a story. (2) A tip that may lead to a story.
Managing Editor– The editor who directs the daily gathering, writing and editing of news and the placement of news in the paper; working for him or her are the city editor, the copy editor, etc.
Masthead– Details of the publisher, place of publication, editorial staff and information about the newspaper, generally placed on the editorial page.
Morgue – Where old newspapers, clippings, cuts and pictures are stored.
Newsprint– A grade of paper made from recycled paper and wood pulp, used for printing newspapers.
Off The Record– Information not for publication, or at least not attributed to the source if used as background.
Op-ed– Page opposite the editorial page used for letters to the editor, articles by columnists, etc.
Pad – To make a story longer by using more words than are necessary.
Photo Credit– A photographer's byline. The name of the person or organization responsible for making or distributing a photograph, usually appearing small type under the reproduced picture. Also called credit line.
Pica– (1) 12-point type; (2) Unit of linear measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch (i.e., six picas = one inch.).
Plagiarism – Passing off as one's own the ideas and words of another.
Plate– A plate contains the image of several pages, in multiples of 4, and is installed onto the press.
Pre-date – An edition issued before its announced date of publication.
Press – Machine that prints the newspaper.
Press Run – Total number of copies printed.
Proof– A page on which newly set copy is reproduced to make possible the correction of errors.
Proofreader – One who reads proof pages and marks errors for corrections.
Put to Bed – When the paper heads to press and newsroom has signed off all pages.
Q and A– Copy in question and answer form, as in verbatim reports of court proceeding.
Quotes– (1) Quotation marks; (2) A quote is a portion of a story that consists of direct quotations.
Railroad – To rush copy through to the paper without careful editing.
Register – Correct placement of plates to ensure ink is properly aligned.
Rough – A preliminary layout not in finished form.
Scoop– A story obtained before other newspapers or other media receive the information.
Series – A group of related stories generally run on successive days or weeks.
Sidebar – A secondary news story that supports or amplifies a major story.
Single Copy – Sales of newspapers from a newsstand or rack; Papers sold one at a time.
Source – The supplier of information, such as a person, book, survey, etc.
Straight News – A plain account of news facts written in standard style and structure.
Subhead– Small, one-line headline inserted in the body of a story to break up the monotony of a solid column of small type.
Tabloid– A newspaper of small page size, usually 11 inches wide and 17 inches deep.
Thumbnail – A half-column picture.
Typographical Error (or Typo) – A mechanical error in typing a story.
Web Press– Machine used to print the newspaper. Paper is woven through the press to facilitate printing.
Widow– A single word or short line of type at the end of a paragraph, particularly at the top or bottom of a column or page.
Yellow Journalism – Sensational journalism.


text:
Official 2008 Drifting World Champion Recap
See more on Dec 22nd on Speed. 1 PM PST
Official 2008 Drifting World Champion Recap
See more on Dec 22nd on Speed. 1 PM PST
November 16, 2008
Red Bull Drifting World Championship Results;
Rhys Millen Wins the Title of World Champion at Inaugural Event
Long Beach, Calif. – November 16, 2008 – Rhys Millen won the title of "World Champion" at the inaugural Red Bull Drifting World Championship. History was made with the top drifters from around the world competing for the largest prize purse in drifting history at the Port of Long Beach.
17 past and present drifting champions from the top drifting organizations in the world gathered in Long Beach, CA for the first Red Bull Drifting World Championship. First place qualifier Rhys Millen and his Red Bull Pontiac Solstice outperformed the competition to win the largest single prize of $25,000 in drifting history. Teammate Daijiro Yoshihara and his Bridgestone / RMR Pontiac GTO took home the 2nd place prize of $15,000 and the 2007 and 2008 Formula DRIFT champion, Tanner Foust and the Rockstar / AEM Nissan 350Z took home 3rd place overall and $10,000.
"To come up after one of the most challenging years in Formula DRIFT and finish in the top 3 and then to be the marquee driver at this premiere event and take the Red Bull Drifting Championship outright is a feeling I have never had before," says Rhys Millen, Formula DRIFT driver and event winner. "To stand on the podium with teammate Daijiro Yoshihara at this event to end the season is fantastic, what more could you ask for?"
Gathering at the Port of Long Beach were the top drivers that compete from Formula DRIFT, D1GP, D1 New Zealand, DMCC, Drift Australia, EDC, FD Singapore, IDS, Nordic Drift, New Zealand Drift, and Pro Drift. This was a battle of the champions and Formula DRIFT 2005 champion Millen came out on top.
"All the teams, fans, sponsors, supporters and especially Red Bull and the City of Long Beach made the Red Bull Drifting World Championship truly historical event," said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. "We were able to bring the entire drifting world together under one roof and made for one of the best drifting competitions ever."
The event was held at a special venue on the Port of Long Beach that featured a purpose built drifting track that was highlighted by a very fast entry and 6 technical turns. Event winner Millen set the speed bar high by also claiming the highest entry speed of the event with a speed of 103.7 miles per hour during the finals. The track proved to be challenging with many drivers falling victim to the walls and barricades and other drivers stepping up to show off their total car control.
The level of competition was at an all-time high and created one of the most exciting events in drifting history. The Top 32 drivers battled round by round and the semi-finals pitted (4) Formula DRIFT drivers against each other. Yoshihara got the best of 2-time Formula DRIFT Champion Samuel Hubinette in the Nuformz / Mopar Dodge Viper placing him into the Finals. Current Formula DRIFT champion Tanner Foust battled against Rhys Millen, with Millen coming out on top. The consolation round with Foust and Hubinette was a close fought battle, but Foust's consistent driving proved to be the deciding factor placing him in 3rd place. The final battle between teammates Millen and Yoshihara was a close fight, but Yoshihara decided his fate with a spin in the last round, giving the inaugural Red Bull Drifting World Championship to Rhys Millen.
courtesy of www.drifting.com
After a spin-out by Daijiro Yoshihara, Red Bull's very own Rhys Millen has been crowned the Red Bull World Drifting Championship winner! Congratulations to him, second place winner Daijiro Yoshihara and third place winner Tanner Foust!
The Red Bull Drifting World Championship Girls aren't the only ones bringing the heat as only four sets of drivers remain compete for the biggest prize in the history of Formula Drift. Stay tuned for who will take home the grand prize of $25,000!
Rhys Millen vs. Vaughn Gitten Jr.
Tanner Foust vs. Mike Whiddet
Samuel Hubinette vs. Chris Forsberg
Daijiro Yoshihara vs. Katushiro Ueo

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Log in to view frameworks
Forgotten your password?
Log in to our online catalogue
Visit the catalogue website
Do you need to register?
Apply online here
Coronavirus update:
Click here to read the our latest information for customers and suppliers.
Framework 376E
Status: Active
This framework is designed primarily for use by educational establishments seeking the supply of books and related materials, and for public library services seeking digital lending platforms for eBooks and eAudiobooks.
The framework offers the supply of a range of adults and children's books including fiction, non-fiction and curriculum material, as well as educational software, CDs and DVDs which customers can purchase quickly and simply by referring to our published list of suppliers' discount from recommended retail price (RRP).
The framework also offers eBook and eAudiobook lending platforms for public library services. A separate user guide containing pricing for these solutions is available directly from ESPO – please complete the eBooks Customer Access & Confidentiality Agreement form and return to ESPO to receive a copy of this.
Framework 376F (Library Stock) is likely to be more suitable for Local Authority or School Library Services with a requirement for the supply of 'shelf ready' library stock serviced to individual specifications, by suppliers who offer additional facilities such as EDI integration and stock selection. Please contact ESPO if you are unsure which framework is best suited to your needs.
Please note - following news that Bertram Trading Limited entered administration on 19 June 2020, the supplier has been suspended from the framework with immediate effect, pending further information. Please contact ESPO for further advice.
Enquire about this framework
Your enquiry has been sent
Our Books, E-Books and related materials framework (376E) offers flexibility and convenience for anyone requiring books, e-books, DVDs, CDs, and other related products. Featuring an extensive list of products and genres, Framework 376 offers a 'one stop shop' where you can pick up all your requirements in one place and still achieve value for money (with over a 40% discount on selected titles). Differing discounts and deals are also available from some of the trusted and preapproved suppliers on this framework.
The framework is split into the following four lots;
- Lot 1 - Fiction Books – reading books, picture books.
- Lot 2 - Curriculum Books – non-fiction textbooks, revision guides, dictionaries, reading scheme sets, etc. used in schools and colleges by students.
- Lot 3 - Reference, General and Other Related Materials – reference books, general non-fiction books, maps, manuals and also materials such as CDs and DVDs.
- Lot 4 - E-Books, including e-audio – suppliers to this lot provide e-books/eaudio and the systems required to manage and view them. This lot is subdivided into suppliers who cater for the education sector and suppliers who cater for public libraries.
The framework is available for use nationally by any public sector body in the UK including, but not limited to…
Are you a user of the 'ProContract' eProcurement system (from Proactis)? If so, you can now access ESPO's frameworks through the system to run further competitions, allowing you to run your processes more quickly, simply and at lower risk of error. Speak to your procurement team contact or Account Manager to find out more.
We have also created a useful guide to help you navigate creating a further competition on ProContract, which you can access here.
Please login or register to download the following:
Back to Frameworks
Start date
01 Sep 2016
End date
31 Aug 2020
Up to
OJEU Contract notice
OJEU award notice
Last updated
27 Jul 2020
This framework is available for use nationally
Enquire about this framework
Catherine Watson
0116 294 4008
Quote referenceFramework 376E


text:
Teddy Dugan's Halloweenfest 2012
by the Mistress of Darkness, Queen Helene
This SCARE-TASTICAL event will awaken the dead for sure with cash prizes for the most Scariest, Funniest, Original and Sexiest! The Grand Prize winner will take $500.00 cash! Once again, Nick Brambilla, the Dark Master of Ceremonies, along with Queen Helene, the Quintessential Mistress of Darkness, will transition you thru a night of Sheer Mayhem!
Your donation will allow you to bare witness to larger than life Hollywood-like theatrical designs; featuring over $10,000 in decorations, lighting and sounds-all beyond your imagination! There will be 4 bone rattling & rockin' bands-SEVEN-ANGRY VIC-PIXIE DIX-& DISTURBING THE PEACE! Speaking of hauntingly disturbing-there will be 2 large screens with video views of all the magic & gore of the night; plus lots of ghoulish music to dance to by no other than Video Disc Jockey, Brian Potts! Hoards of food and ice cold beer will be overflowing, door prizes galore, adult-themed games and many other many thrills will be had by all!
You may purchase your tickets through the Scare Pros at (215) 547-1906 or through Teddy or Kelly at (267) 391-8626. Tickets in advance are just $30.00. Although you may dare to wait and get yours at the door for $35.00-heed my warnings these tickets sell FAST! Don't be one of the poor souls who missed out last year and were condemned to wander for all eternity!
For more information check out the Spook-tacular ad in this issue of the Out On The Town!


text:
Photography Classes in Nodaway IA
Are you looking to learn about photography in Nodaway IA? Whether you are a professional, beginner, or hobbyist, the most effective approach to improving your photography technique is through hands-on training with professional instructors.
There are numerous accredited photography schools in Iowa. Topics covered in photography classes include lighting techniques, digital capture, outdoor photography, exposure, composition, and many other basic and advanced camera techniques. Being a skilled photographer can pave the road to a lifelong hobby or a prosperous professional career.
There are numerous Photography Classes in Nodaway IA:
- Photography 101 in Nodaway
- Digital Photography Classes in Nodaway
- Nature Photography Classes in Nodaway
- Editorial Photography Classes in Nodaway
- Studio Photography Classes in Nodaway
- Photojournalism Classes in Nodaway
Nodaway IA Photography Classes
Metropolitan Community College Area
30 & Fort Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68111-1610
Phone: (402) 457-2400
61.06 miles away
Grand View University
1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50316
Phone: (515) 263-2800
79.42 miles away
Highland Community College
606 W Main
Highland, Kansas 66035-4165
Phone: (785) 442-6000
79.99 miles away
Des Moines Area Community College
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, Iowa 50023-3993
Phone: (515) 964-6241
84.80 miles away
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, Iowa 51102-5199
Phone: (712) 274-6400
128.69 miles away
Morningside College
1501 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, Iowa 51106-1751
Phone: (712) 274-5000
128.87 miles away
Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, Missouri 64111-1874
Phone: (816) 472-4852
134.17 miles away
The Art Institutes International–Kansas City
8202 Melrose Drive
Lenexa, Kansas 66214-1625
Phone: (866) 530-8508
138.31 miles away
Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
15800 Calvary Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64147-1341
Phone: (816) 322-0110
148.66 miles away
Northwest Iowa Community College
603 W Park St
Sheldon, Iowa 51201
Phone: (712) 324-5061
160.85 miles away


text:
Scented wickless jar candles for use on an electric candle warmer.
Great for adding "atmosphere" to your home.
Choose a relaxing smell for after work to help you relax before bedtime.
Great for the office or home!!
Do you dislike blowing out candle flames or tend to forget about your lit candles?
Switch to Smart-Scents!
Perfect dorm candles for college students…no wick, no flame…the electric candlewarmer
is made specifically for this application. It is not a hot plate. It is not a mug warmer.
a candlewarmer warms the candle at a much lower heat.
I started making these candles for my college age customers…they expressed the need
and Smart-Scents are the result. Buy a starter set today!
Thinking about what scent to add to your house?
Perhaps a dessert scent for a dinner party coming up.
Or a fresh mint or flower smell, like Fresh Cut Roses, Plumeria,
or Peonies in Springtime.
Great for the classroom too! I have had many teachers coming to me for a solution
to all the smells in their classroom. some are choosing a Smart-Scent and others
are going with a Smelly Bear.
With everyone schooling at home these days…perhaps you could use a fresh scent, like Fresh Linen.
Or a Spring Scent of Plumeria or Watermelon, or Garden Mint.
Whether you need scents for your Home or Gifts…we have a wide variety for you.
We also always have Wax Melts on hand. Right now we have 30 different scents. They run 3 packages for $10 or $3.50each. Wax Melts are always in stock if you come by the studio.
No flame, no smoke, no worries about forgetting to blow out the candle. Just a great aroma. Directions? To use your Smart-Scents, find a safe, stable location away from children, water, and pets. Place one of your favorite scented Smart-Scents on top of your candle warmer, remove the lid from the jar, and turn the candlewarmer on. Soon, our candle will begin to warm and melt, releasing it's aroma into the room. Turn off the candlewarmer when not in use.
There is no wick to light, no wick to smoke, no smoke to mar your walls or windows. The wax does not evaporate. Over time the fragrance will lessen. When you realize that the scent is gone or not as strong as you like, simply replace your Smart-Scent with a new one. No need to keep using the same candle until the scent is gone…use different scents as your mood varies. We currently have 30 different scents.
Available alone or in a set with a candlewarmer.
Small 10oz Smart-Scent…………………………………..$15
Starter Set
Includes your choice of one 10oz Smart-Scent
And one white "Original Candle Warmer" tm….$19
Buy a starter set with one or two extra Smart-Scents and have enough candles
to fit your changing moods.
Choose either the candle alone or in a set, pick the fragrance and you are ready to go.
All fragrances are listed on the Order Page.
To order right on this page, click the picture below that you want to order.
Go to Quick Order in the Right Sidebar on your computer or on Your Mobile Device, under the bottom Footer, and click on Smart-Scents.
Fragrance Selections
Spa Scents: Cucumber Melon / Eucalyptus / Garden Mint
Lavender / Serenity / Vetyver / Niagra Falls
Designer Scents: Love Spell type / Amber Romance type
Pink type / PS I Love You type / Sensual Amber type
Strawberries & Champagne type / Stormwatch type
Bakery & Fruit Scents: Coffee Hazelnut / Creme Brulee /
Hot Apple Pie / Vanilla / Wedding Cake
Black Raspberry Vanilla / Fresh Fruit Slices / MacIntosh Apple
Peach / Pina Colada / Bacon / Pizza / Black Cherry
Home Accents: Cherry Blossom / Jasmine
Mountain Breeze / Nag Champa / Patchouli
Peonies in Springtime / Plumeria / Rose Petals / Sandalwood
Seabreeze / Fresh Linen / Spring Flowers with Lilacs
Holiday Scents: Cranberry, Hollyberry, Hansel and Gretel's House,
Egg Nog, Candy Cane, Roasted Chestnuts, Gingerbread, and Pumpkin Spice.


text:
Battle on the Bay
September 21 (5 PM) - 23 (12 PM), 2018
Barony of Storvik
Summer comes to an end and the warriors of Storvik and Lochmere return home with tales of glorious battle and honor. The Baronies of Lochmere and Storvik, however, continue to thirst for wordfame and glory and invite all to join us for a great melee event. This year also marks the Barony of Lochmere's 30th Birthday and we hope to see many friendly faces to swell our numbers in celebration.
Website: http://battleonthebay.storvikevents.org
Martial Activities: Where will you find WordFame? There are plenty of places to choose from!We will have Heavy, Rapier, Thrown Weapons, Target Archery and Youth Combat. Our Marshals are hard at work coming up with ways to test your mettle. All updates will be posted to the event website.
Arts & Sciences Activities: Their Excellencies of Storvik and Lochmere request all to bring forth their artistic works for the knowledge and appreciation. To this end, Dame Emma West will be coordinating the day's activities. Updates will be forthcoming and available on the event website. Please direct any questions to Dame Emma: firstname.lastname@example.com
Cost: Adult, Event Registration: $15.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping
Adult, Member Discount: $10.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping
Youth (15-17): $10.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $5.00 Camping
Child (0-14): $0.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA-MD, Inc. Barony of Storvik
Site: Patuxent River Park (aka Croom Park) 16000 Croom Airport Road Upper Marlboro, Maryland The site opens at 4 pm Friday and closes at 11 am Sunday.
Site Restrictions: Pets welcome but must be leashed at all times. Please remember to clean up after your pet.
Feast Information: Lady Alicia of Cambion will be providing a feast fit for the hungriest of those who come a-vyking with us. Menu and ingredients will be available on the website and are subject to change. If you have allergies or food concerns, please contact Lady Alicia of Cambion at email@example.com in advance of the event. There is no guarantee substitutions can be made if requested onsite. Spaces are limited so reserve your seat today!
Merchanting Information: Merchants are always welcome. Please contact our Field Coordinator. See website for more details.
Autocrat's Information: Maestra Gracia Esperanca de Seville (Graciela V. Hutchings), 409 Westshire Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229, Phone: (301) 213-4244, E-mail: email@example.com
Reservations: Lady Tirzah McCrudden (Evelyn Brady), PO Box 503, Beltsville MD, DC 20704, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
From the Capital Beltway, I-495 either direction. EXIT 11A Rt. 4 South/East toward UPPER MARLBORO (6 mi). Exit right on Old Crain Hwy. Take the ramp toward US-301/ WALDORF. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OLD CRAIN HWY. Turn LEFT onto CROOM STATION RD. Turn LEFT onto CROOM RD/ MD-382. Turn LEFT onto CROOM AIRPORT RD. End at 16000 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-8395 (Note: While on Croom Airport Rd. do NOT turn left at any point.)


text:
Aspen Gomez, UH '17, has been selected to be a missioner for the Episcopal Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) in our companion diocese of Costa Rica. YASC is a year long missionary program through the Episcopal Church that integrates young adults into the Episcopal/Anglican communities around the world. Nine YASCers from across the United States will be departing this August serving in China, Africa, Philippines, Europe and Central America.
Aspen writes:
For over two years now, I have known that God was calling me to serve somewhere, somehow in the missionary field. Where I could serve and in what capacity, I had no idea. So when I applied and was accepted into this program, I knew that God had set a plan in motion for my missionary life. I have been invited to spend a year learning from, living and working with my brothers and sisters in San José, Costa Rica. There, I will be volunteering full-time at Hogar Escuela. This school serves mothers, who due to socioeconomic circumstances, cannot afford child care. This program provides comprehensive attention and learning to boys and girls who are most in need. To learn more about Hogar Escuela, please read about it here.
I would like to ask for your support in two ways; the first by simply keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. The second would be thru sponsorship. Bishop Doyle has donated funds towards my missionary trip and has given me permission to fundraise in my diocese. I am hoping you can make a donation towards making this missionary trip possible. 100% of the funds I raise go towards my year long mission in Costa Rica. The program requires me to raise $10,000 by the end of the summer. I am reaching out to you for your support.
I sincerely thank you for your consideration and support you are able to put towards my missionary trip to Costa Rica! God has called me to serve others thru YASC and I hope you can go along with me on that journey thru continued prayers. And thank you for all of the great ministry you do for the Church!
If you choose to make a donation you can do so by going to this link https://www.gofundme.com/Aspen-GoYASC
Filled with an abundance of joy and gratitude,
Aspen Gomez


text:
Ensign Weldon was a Human male who served as a Starfleet officer in the late-24th century.
In 2375, Weldon was assigned to Starfleet Medical on Earth.
That year, he was contacted by Doctor Julian Bashir who was trying to obtain Constable Odo's Starfleet Medical file with the aim of curing the morphogenic virus that had infected him. As Weldon was unable to assist the doctor, he put him through to his supervisor, Lieutenant Douglas. However, when she could not provide assistance, Bashir was again referred back to Weldon, who eventually put him through to the senior officer, Commander Hilliard. (DS9: "When It Rains...")
External link Edit
- Weldon at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website


text:
Tour promotions
Package 6 days 5 nights
Package 4 days 3 nights
Package 5 days 4 nights
Package 8 days 7 nights
Hotel promotions
Km 9 - Phu Hai Ward - Mui Ne, Phan Thiet
12 Tran Phu, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province
76 Le Lai St., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tan My Block, Cua Dai Beach, Hoi an Town
02 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
88 Dong Khoi St, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City
today's top destinations
- Ho Chi Minh
- Ha Noi
- Vung Tau
- Hue
- Lam Dong
- Ninh Binh
- Tien Giang
- Siem Reap
- Pak Ou Cave
- Yangon
- Mandalay
- Cu Chi
- Binh Thuan
- Vinh Long
- Can Tho
- Quang Nam
- Hoa Binh
- Bac Kan
- Bac Ninh
- Daklak
- Cao Bang
- Ha Tinh
- Lai Chau
- Nghe An
- Phu Yen
- Quang Binh
- Thanh Hoa
- Tay Ninh
Check here for your Hoi An travel map.
Why choose us?
Choice of destination, style, budget ....we've got it all
Vetted safe, reliable operators hand-picked by us
Responsible not only are we eco-friendly but we benefit local communities
Price find the same trip cheaper? We'll price match!
Help 24-hour support wherever you are in the world
Globetrotters no matter where you want to go, we've got every continent covered


text:
I don't know what shocks me more: that someone could have a heart black enough to talk shit about National Treasure Tara Reid, or that in 2014 we're still talking about the stale crust from American Pie.
4th place runner-up in an Adam Sandler pageant Jason Biggs was interviewed by Joan Rivers for her web series In Bed With Joan, and during a segment called "Live Or Die", Joan gave Piper's annoying husband from OITNB the choice between saving either his former American Pie co-star and current springtime dew drop Tara Reid or human dirty needle Lindsay Lohan. Obviously, anyone with a set of eyes knows you'd save effervescent earth angel Tara Reid over the Apricot Ashtray, but for some reason Jason Biggs has beef with Tara, so he chose Lindsay.
"She's got nice boobs. She really does. Lindsay's got nice boobs. Tara's body, I don't know what's going on with it. I don't think she ever knows what's going on with it. Lindsay doesn't know what's going on with Tara's body either. No one knows what's going on with Tara's body."
Excuse you, you rude-ass pie fucker, but that's Tara Reid's exquisite Renaissance sculpture of a body you're hissing mouth lies about! Clearly Jason needs his eyes checked, because it's pretty obvious what's going on with Tara's body: it looks like a beautiful sun-bleached terracotta column crowned with a decorative bundle of freshly-harvested hay.
Sadly, this isn't the first time he's taken a swipe at Tara Reid. A year ago, Jason was on Watch What Happens Live and he joked that Tara Reid's prison nickname would be "Hot Mess". When Tara finally woke up from the bus stop bench in West Hollywood where she'd passed out the night before, she Tweeted at Jason that he'd hurt her feelings. I can't imagine how hurt her feelings will be when she discovers that she lost to Lindsay Lohan in a "Which Tired Skank Would You Rather" contest. Thankfully, we have at least 3 days before she sobers up and remembers which pile of cigarette butts her laptop is buried under before she finds out.
And in case you need a reminder of her timeless glamour, here's Tara Reid star floating gracefully like a feather caught in the summer breeze in Beverly Hills on Thursday night:
Pics: Splash


text:
Final Sale
Coco Collared Draped Vest in Black
Score the title of "Best Dressed" in this collared draped vest! A great piece that's just as comfy as it is sophisticated, it features a poly crepe material with a folded lapel, front pockets, back hem vent and adjustable back waist cincher with metal grommet detail. Measures approx. 36" from shoulder to hem on size S/M.


text:
Hip Hobart
Tasmania's capital has gone from staid to sexy, with one of the world's best museums of modern art, eclectic arts and music festivals and a dining scene for discerning epicureans.
Not long ago, Hobart was an end-of-the-world sort of town that seemed achingly far from anywhere – and particularly far from culture. It was not the kind of place where you would find people queuing for a museum, out dancing on a Friday night, dining on imaginative, cosmopolitan food or quaffing top-notch local wines. Hobart was rather stolidly staid: a nice place to visit for its gorgeous natural setting, but not the place for much creativity or culture.
But today, Tasmania's capital is downright cool. Think of a city with one of the world's best museums of modern art, eclectic festivals of arts and music, and bountiful art house cinema and theatre. Think of a place that is a smorgasbord for discerning epicureans with home-grown fine wines. Think also of hip places to stay: a dockside art hotel that was once a jam factory or a colonial mansion gone contemporary.
Australia's eclectic museum
MONA, the new and daring Museum of Old and New Art, has had perhaps the most influence on Hobart's new hipster image. The eclectic museum housed in an avant-garde edifice on the banks of the River Derwent has been wowing the international art world since its opening in 2011. Exhibiting the collection of gambling millionaire David Walsh, this is the largest private collection in Australia and contains both big and unknown names. MONA is in no way about art snobbery: it is raw, sometimes shocking and unpretentiously cool. With top restaurant The Source, which gets creative with the best of local produce, as well as the onsite MooBrew microbrewery and Moorilla winery, MONA is a whole hip world unto itself. To completely immerse yourself, stay at the architecturally fabulous and art-saturated MONA Pavilions, located on the edge of the River Derwent.
A city of makers
MONA is in some ways emblematic of many things Hobart has become. Still proud of its working-class roots, Hobart is creative, unselfconscious, down-to-earth, large "G" Green and small "l" liberal. Community is important here, and if you have a good idea, the city is small enough to make a mark. All this means that Hobart's new cool is all about making – making art, music or food that is one off, unique, perhaps organic and definitely handcraftedly-hip.
Hobart's colonial sandstone warehouse strip, Salamanca, and the city-side docks are a great place to experience this creativity in concentration. At the huge Saturday market, you can browse through an eclectic mix of handmade offerings. Buy some Summer Kitchen organic sourdough bread made in the village of Ranelagh, south of Hobart, to devour with some famous Bruny Island cheese (try the especially delicious one-day-old olive oil marinated cow's cheese). Then among the convict-hewn sandstone, search for handmade treasures in shops like The Maker (unique clothes and jewellery), Norman & Dann (handcrafted chocolates), ending with an off-beat exhibition at the Salamanca Arts Centre. If you are in Salamanca in the evening, meet local music makers at Rektango, a Hobart institution of music – funk, reggae, soul, blues, rock – dancing and convivial vibes in a rock-hewn courtyard just behind Salamanca Place.
Down at the dockside (where fast catamarans will take you 16km upriver to MONA), it is all waterside dining with views over the working fishing port, Antarctic icebreakers and tall ships. Stroll through here to the artsy precinct of Hunter Street, home to the Henry Jones Art Hotel, set in historic industrial buildings that were once a jam factory. As well as being downtown's coolest place to stay, the Henry Jones is also an extensive exhibition space for Tasmanian art. There is more Tassy creativity on display at the nearby waterfront Tasmanian School of Art, where the Plimsoll Gallery showcases innovative local, national and international contemporary art and design.
City revival
Hobart's city centre was long a little dull, and while it can still feel like a ghost town after dark, a fantastic selection of funky shops, restaurant and cafes make it worth exploring.
Dive into Tasmania's best bookshop, Fullers on Collins Street, for your holiday reading, then indulge in macaroons and tea in their cafe with its perfect panorama of 1,271m-high Mount Wellington looming over the city.
Love & Clutter on Murray Street is one of those stores where you want to browse for hours and buy everything. They sell a wonderful mix of unique clothes, jewellery, bags and toys – effortlessly offbeat treasures for both little people and big.
Sidecar, just north of the city centre, is one of Hobart's newest and coolest hangouts, where the city's beautiful people come for an innovative menu of tapas for both lunch and dinner. Try the pan-fried mushrooms with toasted pumpkin seeds from the Huon Valley in Tasmania's south, or scrumptious wagyu hotdogs from beef in the island's northwest. There is also a perfectly chosen international wine list as accompaniment.
Garagistes, just next door, is the hands-down hippest restaurant in town. At shared tables in a trendy warehouse conversion, head chef Luke Burgess (who had posts at Tetsuya's in Sydney and Noma in Copenhagen) serves up a surprising artistry of dishes: roast saddle of aged lamb with kunzea, fried saltbush, grilled lettuce and milk curd or wood-grilled king tiger prawns with eel dashi shiitake, puffed wild rice and basil. The creative food is accompanied by a globe-roaming natural wine list.
Go north
To round off the tour of Hobart's new cool, head to North Hobart, the city's most eclectic and most culturally diverse suburb where newfangled street art meets working-class grunge, and just about anything goes. The Republic Bar has long been an institution for drinks and live music on the main Elizabeth Street strip, which is jam-packed with restaurants, from Thai to Turkish. For eclectic art, visit the Bett Gallery, which exhibits and sells some of the country's finest young talent. And do not miss the State Cinema. You could pop in just for a coffee or to browse the bookshop, but better, take in an alternative or foreign film in one of the six intimate cinemas at this classy art house spot.
Festival time
For a city of its size (population just 210,000) Hobart has a magnificent constellation of festivals. The coolest of these has to be MONA FOMA – MONA-led alternative music performances (mostly free) held in converted warehouses by the docks every January. It is a mix of classical, blues-grunge and cutting-edge experimental, with past performers including Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Grinderman and Philip Glass. The festival is curated by American Brian Ritchie (of Violent Femmes fame) who now calls Hobart home.
Contrast this with the four day Festival of Voices – held every July, the dead of winter. Either listen to a wonderful variety of voices – from choral to jazz to gospel – or sculpt your own voice at workshops and even add it to the festival choir that crescendos around a vast bonfire into the darkest nights of the year.
If theatre is what you are after, plan your trip for Ten Days on the Island, a celebration of island culture that sees performers (from Tasmania to Iceland to Hawaii) create theatre that is so perfectly alternative-creative and effortlessly down-to-earth-cool that it has found its natural home in the new, hip Hobart.


text:
Today, I am overwhelmingly grateful for my parents. They insisted on taking to two kidos tonight, so they could avoid the plague that is happening over here.
At first, I was so against it. I mean, I'm their mom, I should be able to do everything for them.
After dinner, and trying to get them ready for bed on my own, I gave in. They don't need this sickness, and I was having hot-flash after hot-flash, after almost falling, after massive pain in my back and left leg.
I got them (one of the hardest things I've ever done) all ready so they can get ready for school with no problems (hopefully) tomorrow.
I've never seen J this sick before. It is actually really scaring me. The doctor said "sinus infection" when he went in today, but that doesn't explain the puking … And blood.
It's the plague, I tell ya!
I have no pictures to share. I'm pretty sure you don't want to see pictures of this!! 😊
In other news, I placed a Younique order today. *shhhhhh* don't tell anyone. The money came out of an account that shouldn't be, and is hardly ever used (for very good reason … Like there's less than $200 in it). Hopefully it will be an investment, though.
I don't plan on leaving this. I have not had ONE sale since I started in September, but I believe in a lot of the product. I HATE pushy sales, though. I just keep posting on FB about buying, but that even feels pushy a bit to me. I want to get enough followers where I just have people order because they want and need product.
How does one make that work? I don't want to be pushy. I want to help people. I want to work from my phone on mostly social media. I want people to interact with me.
There is nothing worse than making a post (or doing a blog *a-hem*), and not getting ONE comment. It feels like I'm just spinning my wheels over here. LOL!
Changed of subject …
This is going to be a lean, mean, completely different Christmas than we are used to. What do I do to not disappoint the kids.
What can I do with very very limited income? I need to get creative, and fast. At this point, Santa may not come. 😕 No … That has to happen. Ideas would be superb, though.
In other questions … Hoping people answer … What should I write about next on this blog? I'm kind of all over the place. Christmas movies? Binging Netflix? Ipsy bags? Birchbox subscriptions? Scentbird? My LLR obsession? Old movies? Making movies? Fashion? Kids crafts? Recipes? Disney? Social issues? Biblical things? Theme parks? Travel? All of the above?
Help!! 😊
Anyhoosy … Please pray for J. He is ROUGH, and I'm worried. And, pray Miss "No Immune System" over here doesn't get it!!
Don't forget the random acts of kindnesses that start the 27th. Instead of a stressful, hateful Christmas (which, we've all witnessed the Black Friday Crazies), let's make it happy and a Blessing for others!
**These are two of the only pics I have on my phone, and they say to always post a pic with your blog. So, here ya go!! 😊


text:
Triberr uses Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to securely manage logging into the site.
This makes the site very secure, but it also means we rely on these services for site access. If there are problems with a service's API, or account, it can cause difficulty logging into Triberr. Don't worry though, we have an easy work around.
Since we don't store passwords, there's no need to reset your password. Rather, we'll send you a temporary password so you can login instantly.
Step 1: Enter the email address you registered with Triberr
Step 2: Check your email for an Instant Login link
Step 3: Very your social accounts
Once you are inside, head to your account settings and verify that your social accounts are connected to Triberr.


text:
Clarksville TN Online is the voice of the people of Clarksville Tennessee.Clarksville Online takes you beyond the ordinary in local news and gives the Extras: political coverage, opinion pieces and editorial work, local and regional arts and theater, municipal and county news and events, and more.
[Read more]
To submit Clarksville Tennessee area news, story leads, tips, or press releases send us an email
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of political science, public management and criminal justice, Dr. Chinyere Ogbonna-McGruder likes to keep a close eye on public policy trends.
Her books have analyzed issues such as the Affordable Care Act and TennCare, and when the global COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic struck earlier this spring, she decided to change the honors public policy class she planned to teach this summer.
Austin Peay State University professor Dr. Chinyere Ogbonna-McGruder. (APSU)
«Read the rest of this article»
Washington, D.C. – Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said "to celebrate Halloween, Senate Democrats have come up with a scary fairytale without an ounce of truth."
Alexander made his remarks today on the Senate floor before Democrats tried unsuccessfully to block the Trump Administration from giving states more flexibility to offer affordable health insurance—known as a Section 1332 waiver that was created as part of the Affordable Care Act. The Senate rejected the Democrat effort by a vote of 52-43.
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander
Washington, D.C. – Following is a joint statement from the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society Action Network, American Diabetes Association, American Lung Association and National Multiple Sclerosis Society:
Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to petition to intervene in a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that could determine the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III has joined a coalition of 20 States asking a federal district court in Texas to hold the Affordable Care (ACA) unconstitutional and to enjoin the entire law.
"The lawsuit filed today explains that in 2012 in NFIB v. Sebelius the U.S. Supreme Court narrowly upheld the core provision of the ACA—the individual mandate—because the Court viewed ACA's penalty for not complying with the individual mandate as a 'tax'", said Attorney General Slatery.
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III
Anaheim, CA – The majority of patients without health insurance who were hospitalized for heart attack, stroke or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery experienced catastrophic healthcare expenses before passage of the Affordable Care Act, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
For those who were uninsured, hospitalization expenses were catastrophic for 85 percent of heart attack patients, 75 percent of stroke patients and 80 percent of CABG patients. (American Heart Association)
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that Open Enrollment for insurance coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) begins November 1st, 2017. As the enrollment period is shorter than in years past, Tennesseans are strongly encouraged to review their options and begin preparation for the new policy year.
Tennessee consumers will have access to marketplace coverage for 2018 no matter where they live. However, consumers in 79 of 95 counties will only have one carrier option.
Open Enrollment Begins November 1st
Washington, D.C. – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on the 2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products.
The survey revealed that from 2015-2016, the number of middle and high school current tobacco users decreased (from 4.7 million in 2015 to 3.9 million in 2016), and e-cigarette use among these students declined for the first time (from 3 million in 2015 to just under 2.2 million in 2016):
2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey shows that from 2015-2016 e-cigarette use among these students declined for the first time.
7th District of Tennessee
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, I spent time with some amazing children from the Clarksville area. The 1st and 2nd graders from Rossview Elementary invited me to read with them. We read the book called One Proud Penny and talked about how pennies are made. They were great readers and very curious about my job as a U.S. Congressman.
Later in the afternoon, I had lunch with Robyn Gordon, an inspirational 13-year-old who has written a children's book called Stop Bullying. Robyn is a brave and courageous young woman who was bullied when she was 6.
U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn
Washington, D.C. – A new study, released today by the American Heart Association, projects that by 2035, cardiovascular disease (CVD), the most costly and prevalent killer, if left unchecked, will place a crushing economic and health burden on the nation's financial and health care systems.
According to the study, in the next two decades, the number of Americans with CVD will rise to 131.2 million – 45 percent of the total U.S. population – with costs expected to reach $1.1 trillion.
This is the American Heart Association's Salty Six Infographic highlighting six popular foods that can add high levels of sodium to your diet. They are bread and rolls, cold cuts, cured meat, pizza, poultry, soup, and sandwiches. (American Heart Association)
Nashville, TN – The recent report from the 3-Star Health Task Force is now in the books and deserves great scrutiny and a modicum of praise for their work.
You will recall the task force was appointed by Speaker of the House Beth Harwell in response to the growing need to address the rising number of Tennesseans who fall into the "coverage gap", or those who don't qualify for the state run TennCare nor the Health Care Marketplace policies made available by the Affordable Care Act.
Allow me to applaud Speaker Harwell for creating the Task Force in the face of brisk criticism for the Tennessee General Assembly's inaction in addressing the need for more Tennesseans to have access to health care options through a viable health insurance plan.
Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts


text:
Avocadoes have been lovely lately and very reasonably priced 🙂
Avocadoes are a wonderful source of many important nutrients such as Vitamins A, C & E, folate and fibre. They are also one of the few fruit that contain fat, however this is monounsaturated fat which is a healthy fat that our bodies like and use. This fat helps to provide the creamy texture which makes avocadoes a wonderful topping on toast, bruschetta, dry biscuits and in this case, vegetable pikelets.
The idea for these pikelets came from a visit to the Harvest Picnic in Werribee Park, Melbourne about 5 years ago! The people on the stand promoting avocadoes could not make these pikelets fast enough. The original recipe actually had avocado in the pikelet mix and used carrots instead of pumpkin and tomato instead of red capsicum. I think they taste just as good my way. Another adaptation would be to add some grated tasty or parmessan cheese to the mix. This would however greatly increase the fat content and consequently, calories.
As it is, this recipe is really quick and easy to whip up and could also be a good one for the kids to try. They would make a great after school snack and what a great way to get more vegies into the kids!! Enjoy 🙂
Vegetable Pikelets
1 small red onion, diced finely
1 cup of grated pumpkin
1 medium zucchini, grated
1 small red capsicum, finely chopped (1/3 cup approx)
3 Tbspn wholemeal self raising flour
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbspn low fat milk
Small amount of oil or spray for cooking (approx 2 teaspoons)
1 ripe avocado, mashed
1-2 Tbspn fresh coriander, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon or lime to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine vegetables and flour. Mix through egg and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
Brush non stick frying pan with a tiny amount of oil or spray and place over heat. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into pan and cook until brown. Flip over and cook a further 2-3 minutes.
Place on a baking tray and bake in pre-heated moderate oven (160 degrees) for 10-15 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with avocado topping. Serve immediately.
When it's not avocado season you could top them with a really good tomato or mango relish
Avocado topping…
Mix coriander through avocado, then add juice to taste. Spoon onto pikelets just before serving
Makes 20 pikelets
Each little pikelet has 188kJ or 45 calories when topped with avocado (a little less if you use relish)


text: Will fuel-price increase help Mexico's economy? President insists that the 20 percent increase is to the benefit of the country as it will stabilise the economy. 09 Jan 2017 21:44 GMT Latin America, Mexico, Business & Economy Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says a rise in fuel prices is necessary to stabilise the economy, but many Mexicans disagree. For days now tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in protest. Several have died and hundreds have been arrested. They fear a domino effect, with the price of other goods going up too. Pena Nieto admits raising prices at the pumps was a difficult decision, but is confident it is the right one. So will the price increase help or hurt the economy? Presenter: Richelle Carey Guests: Manuel Suarez-Mier - financial consultant and former chief of staff to the Governor of the Bank of Mexico Ana Maria Salazar Slack - former White House policy adviser to President Clinton's special envoy for the Americas Christopher Wilson - senior associate, Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson CenterSource: Al Jazeera News Tell us what you think


text:
The darker shades of the blue palette takeover the most well liked menswear collections. It has 396 stores with the glittering shows and sleek polished floors you'd count on to see in a mall. I might in all probability just use the chance to present her the time of day and deal with shopping as a severe curiosity of hers and an opportunity to like her even more by rising in an understanding of what she values and enjoys as an individual. But even should you do have that one item you splurge on, shopping on clearance can still prevent huge amounts of money on everything else. Even the thought of with the ability to choose objects above the height of a pair of outstretched arms is not possible for a Mobility Cart user on their own.
In later years some controversy would arise round Drieseszun's shopping heart holdings, and a number of other newspaper articles lamented his lack of investment in older mall properties, permitting them to change into dated and no longer competitive enough to attract quality retailers that will draw buyers.
On-line shopping has its perks, and having the ability to look, examine, and now even save more – now that is what I call a contented shopping experience! Hey online shopping is easier to do comparisons; I don't have to run from store to retailer. Regardless of my ability to purchase things virtually being a ability I might be endorsed for on LinkedIn, I am actually not someone who enjoys the shopping process. Luckily, we obtained by means of it without any bruises, but what a nightmare that shopping expertise was. Bangalore additionally has a mention within the list; with few and much mentions of some other metro cities.
Though ninety five% of all retail transactions nonetheless occur in-store2, smartphones have quickly change into shopper's favorite and most trusted shopping assistant." These handy units cut back patrons' remorse, raise shopper expectations for getting extra accurate and sooner information from store associates, and present new challenges for hungry retailers.
I worked and worked and earned all kinds of cash, with plenty of decisions of what to blow it on. I went on big shopping sprees of $one hundred or extra, and did not give a thought to how I would want that money in the future. Execs: The big benefit of ordering groceries online is you could browse the virtual shopping aisles 24/7 with out leaving the consolation of your sofa.


text:
Designed by Michael Anastassiades
Manufactured by Michael Anastassiades
Product code: MA-GSP*
Get Set table light designed by Michael Anastassiades.
Graphic and sculptural, the lamp is constructed from mouth blown opaline and polished brass with a black silk braided flex.
Anastassiades' philosophy is to produce exceptionally designed objects of permanent value. All pieces are fabricated in carefully sourced small family run workshops selected for their unique manufacturing skills and tradition in the use of materials.
Available in polished nickel or brass.
40w x 21.2cmh
G9, 3,5W LED 240V 330lm/2700k (included)
Product downloads
(PDF, 74 kB)
Made-to-order: 4-6 weeks
Select a size for delivery price
Delivery Mainland UK £5.95
Lighting orders over £750 free for Mainland UK.
Non-Mainland UK and International options available in basket
Get Set
Tube wall light
Mobile 3 chandelier
Mobile 5
Ball Light wall mounted
Cone Light Wall/Ceiling
Copycat table lamp
Somewhere in the Middle
To the Top table lamp
On my Mind table lamp


text:
Recipes 10, 11, and 12
One of my goals has to get rid of the few extra pounds that my husband and I have put on since college (7 years ago, by now). Luckily, my new subscriptions to Eating Well and Cooking Light have given me lots to read about. So it's no surprise that most of the recipes I've made so far have come from Eating Well, which I got first. [Actually, it should be a surprise, considering the 2 shelves of cookbooks and 3 binders of recipes I have at home.]
Recipe #10: Flemish Beef Stew
Honestly, I chose this A) because it went in the slow cooker, B) because it was from Eating Well, and so I knew the nutritional info, and C) because it was something I had wanted to try but hadn't really tried before. It turned out pretty well. I don't like mustard, and so I added mustard seeds instead, which probably isn't an equivalent swap. It was nice and stewy, and I served it over brown rice. It was tasty enough, so I think I'd make it again. And it gave me lots of leftovers for lunch, which is a great plus. (1/19/2010)
Recipe #11: Hawaiian Ginger-Chicken Stew
I liked this recipe too. I used red pepper flakes instead of chili sauce, and some white wine, and so the soup wasn't that spicy. And it was definitely a soup, not a stew. But I put it over brown rice again, and it was pretty refreshing. (1/20/2010)
Recipe #12: Brothy Chinese Noodles
This recipe was pretty good (obviously, since I forgot to take a picture until part-way through dinner). It also made good leftovers. I used a mixture of wheat and soba noodles, and included ground pork, and cabbage since that's what I had around. It cooked up pretty quickly. It was a little salty, which is to be expected from the soy sauce in it. I'll probably make this again – but in 2011, so since I can't make the same recipe twice. (1/25/2010)


text:
Happy once, happy twice,
happy chicken soup with rice
I used to sing this Maurice Sendak poem* to my kids while making them chicken soup with rice, one of the all time great comfort foods. Lately we've been suffering from stomach flu, which precludes most of that fresh produce I'm usually serving. Instead I made a soupy rice with a squeeze of lemon. It's a simple dish that can be made in the rice cooker while napping.
1 cup white rice (I used long grain)
5 cups homemade chicken broth: Roz's Jewish Chicken Soup (plus a vegan version)
1 tsp lemon juice
Cook rice with 3 cups broth in rice cooker, then stir in two more cup broth when cooker is done. Let sit 1/2 hour, then turn on cooker again until rice is heated through. You can also cook rice with 5 cups broth over the stove until rice softens (about 20 minutes.) Let sit so that rice soaks up more broth, about ½ an hour. It should be soupier than regular rice. Serve with a tsp of lemon stirred in.
If you are not up for making homemade stock and have a box of broth on hand, you can make this recipe using 2/3 cup rice to 3 cups broth in the rice cooker, then add the last cup after the cooker goes off. It won't be as amazing as the homemade broth version, but it is easier.
Vegetarians and Vegans can make this recipe with vegetable stock.
* To see the entire poem, from "Chicken Soup with Rice, A Book of Months" by Maurice Sendak, as sung by Carole King, click here.


text:
Courtesy Southern Poverty Law Center A cornucopia of contempt!
Choices include Holocaust deniers, Nazis, black separatists, neo-Confederates and that ol' chestnut of hate, the KKK. The Klan is especially appealing for families, since at least one branch offers a "Junior Klan for boys" and a "Tri-K Klub for girls." (Notice the clever spelling on the latter? Aces!).
While the Traditionalists have a stringent application process (actual question: "Have you ever been rejected for membership in the KKK? [Be honest!]. If yes, explain") some of the names on the SPLC's list aren't as "discriminating" -- HEY-OH!
Aryanwear.com, for example, is just a place to buy clothes, books, and tote bags to help accessorize your white pride. Plus, according to the website, "FINAL REMAINING ITEMS PRICES AS LOW AS .99 CENTS." Sieg bargain!
Testimonials from happy customers include Jeremy: "This hooded sweatshirt is more like a coat! It far surpasses all of my expectations. I live in Lorain, Ohio, and it gets very cold in the winter. I could wear this over a wife beater and break out in a sweat!" Hah! That's so Jeremy -- wife beater, indeed!
Some of the websites listed, like that of Kerrville's Carolyn Yeager, offer a much-needed history lesson -- an alternative to what you'll get from the Jew-controlled lame-stream media.
We Believe Local Journalism is Critical to the Life of a City
Engaging with our readers is essential to the mission of the Houston Press. Make a financial contribution or sign up for a newsletter, and help us keep telling Houston's stories with no paywalls.
Support Our Journalism
A Holocaust denier, Yeager valiantly rails against the "HoloHoax," exposing how we've all been brainwashed to believe that "the means used to keep people alive and healthy -- showers and Zyklon B disinfectant -- are accused of being murder weapons." There's also a stimulating discussion on "how much humor should 'holocaust' films contain." (In our opinion, when it comes to gas chambers, there's no such thing as "too much" humor!).
For Aryan students in Tarrant County, we recommend the White Student Union of Tarrant County, one of the only student groups with the balls to ask the tough questions, like "Is it OK to be WHITE in America?"
The WSU has even found like-minded souls in our neighbors to the north: The pro-white Canadians in the Federation of Quebec Born "have volunteered to make us some logo buttons free of charge!" the WSU's president wrote in 2013. (You just know the greedy bastards in the Federation of Quebec Jews would've charged out the ass for that).
Please feel free to bombard these groups with emails and phone calls requesting more information on their membership process. They'll really appreciate it.


text:
My Essential Apps
iReal Book
This one of my favourite apps. While I'm working on learning and hearing jazz progressions, iRealbook via its forums let me store chord changes for 1000s of tunes from jazz standards to The Beatles. There are no melodies for copyright reasons. One of the best features is that I can loop sections of tunes to work on bass lines or improvisation. On the gig the best feature is that I can transpose a tune to any key. I can also make playlists for anyone I work with so that I am prepared for the next gig.
iGigBook lets me store all my fakebook PDFs on my iPad. A fakebook contains a transcription of the melody and chord changes for a tune. Currently I have about a dozen books on my iPad and through the app I can search for tunes in a matter of moments and be ready to go on a gig. I can also prepare set lists for future gigs.
Visual Metronome
For a bass player a strong sense of time is really important and with modern recording usually involving playing with a click track I practice with a metronome regularly. I have a number of different ways of using the click to improve my time and I'll post about those sometime in the future.
I'm on a lifting and transcription kick at the moment. Although musicians should be doing this all the time. Lifting is what it's called when you learn a bass line from a song. Transcribing is writing that part down on paper or in a notation program. I use this app to help me lift the tunes. You can set a loop up to work on a section of a tune. You can even create a loop that pauses after playing the section to allow you to work on the part. The loop restarts again. I use an iRig which lets me plug my bass into my iPad or iPhone while playing along with the track.
A fast and accurate tuner from TC Electronics. I also have the foot pedal and the same tuner built into my TC Electronics amp.
What app do you like to use?


text:
Those 108 registrants I mentioned yesterday?
They've been joined by five more.
Those 108 registrants I mentioned yesterday?
They've been joined by five more.
Here's the scoop:
Friday January 18 – Saturday January 19
JOIN US for a fun, educational, 2-day workshop on singing and learning about Sacred Music that will leave you inspired and spiritually uplifted: January 18 -19, 2008 at St. Mary's Cathedral at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs.
This Practicum on Gregorian Chant and Choral Polyphony provides a valuable introduction, as well as continued education and information, for all who are active and interested in the sacred music of the Catholic Church.
Hosted by the Diocese of Colorado Springs and under the direction of Dr. Horst Buchholz and Scott Turkington, the workshop will feature:
Singing sessions in sacred choral music and polyphony by Palestrina, Victoria, Byrd, and others
- Instruction in singing chant and reading Gregorian notation
- Singing sessions on the essential Latin chants every Catholic should know
- Dinner on Friday night and lunch on Saturday
- Sheet music as part of registration
- Lectures dealing with pertinent topics related to sacred music in the liturgy
- Fellowship with other musicians in the region
- SPECIAL GIFTS: 2 books (Introduction to Gregorian Chant & Basic Chant Collection for practical use)
The workshop culminates with a closing mass on Saturday at 4:00 pm at St. Mary's Cathedral, the Most Rev. Michael Sheridan presiding.
Dr. Horst Buchholz
Dr. Horst Buchholz is Director of Sacred Music and Principal Organist at Denver's Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, as well as Music Director of the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. He also serves as Professor of Church Music at the St. John Vianney Seminary, and oversees the organ program at the University of Denver. He is the Vice-President of the Church Music Association of America.Dr. Buchholz holds two terminal degrees, one in Church Music from the University of Arts (HdK) in Berlin, and one in Conducting from Indiana University in Bloomington. Horst Buchholz has been active as an organist, conductor, and lecturer in the United States, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and throughout Europe.
Scott Turkington
Scott Turkington is an internationally acclaimed expert and presenter on Gregorian Chant and Choral Polyphony. He has more than 20 years experience in instructing singers of all abilities. He is on the Board of Directors of the Church Music Association of America, and an Advisory Board Member of the St. Gregory Institute for Music and Liturgy.A native of Minneapolis, Mr. Turkington is organist and choirmaster of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Stamford, CT. Before assuming his position in 1998, he was assistant organist and conductor at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D. C. He received his education at the University of Minnesota, the Boston Conservatory of Music and the Catholic University of America.
So what are you waiting for? Go sign up!
I have been part of the choir, the St. Cecilia Cantorum, that is hosting the event for several years. It is the only such choir in Colorado Springs and having such an event supported by the bishop is a wonderful blessing. Please help us get the word out and bring sacred music back to more parishes.
If you can't make the workshop, there are plenty of sacred music resources to help you learn on your own.
: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :


text:
Information in this article may not be canonical to the storyline of the games or any other Sonic continuity.
The bio-chemist is a character that appears in the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions. An anthropomorphic young female cat, she developed a growth formula to instantly re-grow trees that had been cut down for Christmas.
The bio-chemist wears red cat's-eye glasses and a white lab coat over a blue shirt, black tie, red skirt and blue ballet flat shoes.
The bio-chemist demonstrated her formula to Tails by re-growing an entire tree from a mere stump. However, when Robotnik sent Badniks after the formula, the tank smashed and the formula splashed Tails. Although the bio-chemist initially claimed that the formula wouldn't affect him, she was soon proven incorrect when Tails grew to a gigantic size. This caused him some problems until the formula was washed off by rain and he returned to normal. Unfortunately, the re-grown tree was also reverted to its previous state after getting caught in the rain, and the bio-chemist realised that her formula was a "wash-out".[1]
- ↑ Sonic the Comic #118, "Tall Tails"


text:
The final YouGov poll of the year is up here. Voting intentions are CON 34%, LAB 40%, LDEM 9%, UKIP 11%. The six point Labour lead is the same as the average in YouGov's polls across December, in comparison in December 2012 YouGov was showing an average Labour lead of eleven points, so year-on-year Labour's lead has almost halved – the YouGov average for December 2013 is Conservative 33% (up 1 since 2012), Labour 39% (down 4), Lib Dem 9% (down 1), UKIP 12% (up 3).
Labour leads have seemed a tad lower since the Autumn statement, but the vast majority that narrowing came in the early part of 2013 when economic optimism first stating picking up. We can see the changes in attitudes to the economy in the other regular YouGov trackers here. 17% now think the economy is doing well, 50% badly. It's still strongly negative, but compare it to December 2012 when it was 5% well, 73% badly. 41% of people now think the coalition are managing the economy well, 51% badly – it's still a net negative, but compare it to December 2012 when it was 31% well, 59% badly.
The most interesting questions in the rest of the poll were on shale gas and fracking, 44% of people support fracking/shale gas, 29% of people are opposed. This is up slightly since YouGov last asked in August when it was 41% to 33% opposed. Asked about its impacts people see it as safe by 47% to 33%, as good for the economy by 64% to 14%, but as environmentally damaging by 42% to 34%.
Compared to other potential ways of generating energy, fracking is seen as broadly preferable to coal or imported gas, but seen as less desirable than nuclear or renewable energy. People would, unsurprisingly, be less positive about fracking in their immediate area. Only 25% of people would support fracking within a couple of miles of their home, but it rises to 32% support if its further away, but in a local town or village, and goes up to 46% support if it was somewhere else in their local county, but not their own town or village.
316 Responses to "YouGov/Sunday Times – CON 34, LAB 40, LD 9, UKIP 11"« Previous 1 … 5 6 7
@ OldNat
Do you think that the EU election results will have any effect on the outcome of the Scottish Referendum?
For example, were UKIP to do very well might more Scots find that continued union with the southern English makes even less sense than it does now?
Or might the anti-EU Scots (of whom there seem to be quite a few) be more likely to vote to continue the Union?
Merry Christmas to one and all
"Just watch the polls in two week's time after those annual demands roll in. Actually I had mine from HMRC on Xmas Eve – nice one."
Yes, Howard, I agree – and not just the annual demands, but also the fuel bills reflecting Oct/Nov/Dec usage despite the govt inspired £1 pw tweak downwards mitigating some of the otherwise continuing substantial rises. My hunch is that the failure of cost-of-living improvements for ordinary hardworking voters is what may lose it for Tories in 2015 – but, the same may well be so for Labour's re-election chances in 2020?
The problem we now have is that as Britain adjusts to its new economic relative position in the world no government of any party can actually deliver long term on cost-of-living benefit – unlike in the period 1945 to 2007. The trajectory for the average British family over the next 25 years is, with bounces, to slip backwards to a standard of living much lower than our global rivals – even if the British economy does better. The reason is that any income benefit of economic growth is so skewed towards rewarding those already better off. Britain seems structurally set-up to do the opposite of what "The Spirit Level" advises for the maintenance of a healthy society and democratic national life.
In VI terms will this result in endless pendulum swinging as voters are perenially disappointed with new incumbents? Watch this Space!
Many families who lost their child benefit because One family member earned over £50K didn't de register for the benefit or register for self assessment. Of course if there are two earners both earning £49K each they get to keep it
The latest figure I saw was over 250,000 families in this situation.
They will receive a minimum additional tax bill of £380 for One child in January and a Minimum additional bill of £1700 next January if they remain registered.
Additionally there will be an automatic fine of £100 for failure to submit a return on time and subsequent additional fines,interest charges and penalties.
If you are in this situation there is still time to de-register and submit your tax return and payment on line but you will have bills to pay.
The "victims" are those "hard working families" who might be regarded as natural Tories
@"It would seem some Tories are beginning to recognise the danger for the Cons election chances in maintaining the salience of immigration in the mind of voters."
Doesn't seem to be a problem-it ( Rac) has become more salient as 2013 progressed:-
Eurostat forecasts in the Press today showing England becoming most densely populated country in Europe won't do anything to reduce it's salience either.
@miken – Tories just don't know what to do with right split/ UKIP. Don't think Bright Blue has much influence. Especially now that Lynton is a full time employee. Party hasn't taken much notice of Lord Ashcroft, who has been saying the same thing for ages.
I'm unsure about the point you're trying to make.
Note however that in May 2010 Rac reached 38% and the Cons failed to achieve an OM. Are you suggesting that the Con 'win' that year was attributable to the issue of immigration?
In Dec 2013 the Rac is back to 37%.
You may be right about 'Bright Blue' and Lynton Crosby influence, but there is a hint in the article of dissent within the Cons as to strategy/emphasis.
One of the best articles I have read on The Guardian for a while. Makes a change from the same old 'arnt the Tories nasty' etc.
I think that article has a lot of good points, and I'd extend it to basically all parties and politicians (with few exceptions). As Pierre duPont put it-
"It is necessary to be gracious as to intentions: one should believe them good, and apparently they are; but we do not have to be gracious at all to inconsistent logic or to absurd reasoning. Bad logicians have committed more involuntary crimes than bad men have done intentionally."
I'd even add that, since it is possible to reason logically to a false conclusion, one should even assume that persons one disagrees with are bad reasoners (or worse reasoners than those one agrees with). Sometimes, we're just plain wrong, for all our goods intentions and good reasoning. That's just the human condition.
I agree. Too much politics of stereotyping these days. It's scary when I see how partisan and stereotypical some young people can be on social media. Balanced opinion seems to be hard to find at the moment.
I think the only polling evidence is the May Panelbase poll.
"Commenting on the poll findings, Ivor Knox, of Panelbase, said: "The prospect of the UK leaving the EU has little impact on those Scots who have formed a view on independence, but among undecided voters three times as many tend to support independence as oppose it, under those circumstances.""
Maybe that's why a non-partisan place where politics (and particularly polling) could be discussed in a calm and non-competitive atmosphere would be so attractive. If only we could find such a place!
@Bill Patrick
I rejoice at having found such a space (although most of us stray from time to time, we usually self-police before the snipper snips) recently.
A hearty thanks to Mr Snipper and to him and all who post here a happy, prosperous New Year filled with rational debate!
@Rich/Bill P
"One of the best articles I have read on The Guardian for a while. Makes a change from the same old 'arnt the Tories nasty' etc."
Er, just hang on a minute, but the article you're referring to was written by Mark Wallace, the executive editor of ConservativeHome.com and a former Campaign Director of the TaxPayers' Alliance. You may well like what he has to say but it would be nonsense to suggest that he is anything other than a highly partisan commentator.
The fact that he writes articles for the Guardian is, as you suggest, a testimony to that fine newspaper's liberal policy of giving platforms to political commentators with views diametrically opposed to both their own editorial stance and the majority of their readership. Tory inclined and right of centre writers like Ian Birrell, Wallace, Max Hastings, Simon Jenkins and Geoffrey Wheatcroft all feature regularly and I read them whenever they appear, even if their blatherings tend to raise my blood pressure to unhealthy heights!!
I await the Owen Jones and Seumas Milne guest columns in the Daily Mail, Sun, Telegraph etc etc!! lol
@Mike N
The Bow Group bites back…
'Both in policy and philosophy UKIP is a conservative party, and genuine conservatives should have nothing to fear in joining forces with them. For Bright Blue, Shorthouse and many of their ilk however, it is simply the case that they are, at heart, Liberal Democrats who have found their way into the wrong party.'
Where that leaves Richard Ottoway and Alok Sharma is hard to say, beacause they are listed as parliamentary supporters of Bright Blue and Bow Group alumni.
In their latest offering Crossbow (yes, that is the name the Bow Group magazine) compares the current malaise to "the mediocrity of Heath's leadership."
'Both in policy and philosophy UKIP is a conservative party, and genuine conservatives should have nothing to fear in joining forces with them.'
But you cant vote for them as a split Conservative vote leaves tons of room for the Labour party.
Perhaps the Tories should rerun a Preferential voting referendum? OR support the return of Scottish independence….


text:
How to Landscape a Lakefront Property
Proper planning is the key to successfully landscaping your lakefront property. Waterfront access, views and maintenance considerations must all be balanced with environmental concerns such as erosion, runoff and wildlife habitats. The best way to balance all of these needs is by leaving as many of the established plants as possible and selecting native plants when redoing portions of the landscape. If you choose the right low-growing and accent plants for the right parts of the lakefront, you can enjoy your landscaping with very little maintenance for many years.
Verify that your plans comply with your state's Department of Natural Resource's regulations for waterfront property landscaping. These regulations can be extensive and specific, as they are designed to protect water quality and wildlife habitat. Always check rather than assume you are in compliance.
Leave undisturbed as many of the existing natural plants as is feasible at the waterline. The established plants already present have developed root systems that help prevent erosion and may already have become a natural habitat for local wildlife.
Choose native plants that do well in the local environment without much assistance. This protects the lake's water quality by reducing the amount of fertilizers and pesticides you need to maintain the landscape.
Place plants that tolerate wet, soggy soil in the riparian zone. The riparian zone is the area from the water to about 2 feet inland. Plants that root deeply are also a good choice for the riparian zone, as they help prevent erosion. Select low-growing plants when preserving lake views is a concern.
Select plants that do well in damp soil along the lower bank, which extends from 2 to 10 feet beyond the riparian zone, depending on the local water table and high water line. The lower bank extends to the high water line, so the exact size of the lower bank varies from one lakefront property to another. If you are new to the area, ask a neighbor or ecologist to help you define the local water table. Low bushes, ground covers and small, decorative trees make good lower-bank plantings.
Place more shrubs, ground cover and ornamental trees along the upper bank. The plantings here should be similar to those on the lower bank but able to tolerate slightly drier soil conditions. The upper bank extends from the lower bank to the extreme high water line. Observation is the best way to determine the location of the extreme high water line.
Things Needed
- Department of Natural Resource guidelines for your state
- Allow the lawn to meet the water directly only where you want to encourage visits from geese, who like to feed on short grasses adjacent to the waterline.
- Washington State Department of Ecology: Blueprint for a Lake-Friendly Landscape
- Regents of the University of Minnesota: Landscape Design for a Lakefront Property on Crystal Lake Burnsville, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota Extension: Natural Shoreland Landscaping
- University of Wisconsin Extension; Habitat Assessment: The Parts Equal the Whole
Photo Credits
- Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images


text:
Accedi o registrati
Per utilizzare la funzione prodotti desiderati devi accedere o registrarti
Totale articoli
0,00 € IVA Inclusa
Daniel Palmer
pubblicato da Pinnacle Books
From the acclaimed author of Delirious comes a fast-paced, electrifying, and timely thriller where the greatest threats lie beneath a small town's peaceful veneer. . .
Tom Hawkins is an ex-Navy Seal turned high-school soccer coach, struggling to forge a good relationship with his teenage daughter, Jill. It's no easy task given the poisonous influence of his ex-wife, Kelly. It gets even tougher when Kelly is found dead in suspicious circumstances.
"If Palmer's second thriller doesn't generate tingling spinal columns, then nothing will." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Moving back to Shilo, New Hampshire, to raise Jill, Tom ignores the whispers about his possible involvement in Kelly's death. Then an anonymous blog post accuses him of having an affair with one of his young players. As the allegations escalate to shocking proportions, implicating him in a sexting ring, Tom realizes he's being targeted by insidious, elusive enemies. Now the only way to protect his daughter is to reckon with the secrets in his past and unravel a web of greed, betrayal, and desperation that stretches far wider than he could have ever imagined. . .
"Palmer scores again with a terrific thriller that has it all." -Library Journal (starred review)
"A compelling and deeply puzzling thriller." --The Associated Press
"Warning: once you start reading this novel, you will not stop!" --Lisa Gardner
"Slam-dunk readable." --Andrew Gross
"A high speed thriller." --Lisa Scottoline
Generi Gialli Noir e Avventura » Thriller e suspence
Editore Pinnacle Books
Formato Ebook con Adobe DRM
Pubblicato 01/03/2012
Lingua Inglese
Scrivi una recensione per "Helpless"


text:
HIGRADE scholarships open for application!
Pengin dapat beasiswa bidang lingkungan di jerman ? silahkan kunjungi:
From: SEARCA Newsmaster [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 6:01 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: SEARCA e-news service: Scholarship opportunities
SEARCA e-NEWS SERVICE
1 – Scholarship Available for Dissertation Doctorate Program for School Year
2010-2011 A collaborative project of Tokyo University of Agriculture and
SEARCA is pleased to announce the availability of one slot of scholarship in
school year 2010-2011 for a 3-year graduate program leading to a
Dissertation Doctorate Degree at the Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan.
The scholarship is available only to any highly qualified national of the
regular member countries of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education
Organization (SEAMEO) namely: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao
PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste
and Vietnam.
The Dissertation Doctorate Program for Agriculture and Natural Resources
aims to contribute to the enhancement of agricultural research and
development in Southeast Asia through the provision of a TUA-SEARCA
scholarship for eligible candidates to be able to complete a doctorate
The following are the scholarship eligibility criteria:
1. Must be a researcher with full time employment at the university or
research institution.
2. Holder of a master's degree in agriculture or related fields
3. Has produced at least 2 peer-reviewed scientific papers in scholarly
journals at home or abroad and has served first author of at least one of
those papers
4. Must have already made a substantial progress in a research project
which will deserve a doctorate degree in three years
5. Not more than 48 years of age at the start of the program
Applicant must submit application form, bio-data, dissertation proposal,
list of publications, and letter of agreement from the home institution to
SEARCA Graduate Scholarship Department by 15 January 2010.
For more details, please visit
2 – Food Security Center offers up to 29 research scholarships in 2010
The Food Security Center (FSC) is a newly established university center of
excellence in development collaboration at the University of Hohenheim,
Stuttgart, Germany. FSC is one of five excellence centers of the program
"exceed – Higher Education Excellence in Development Cooperation", which is
supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds of the
Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of Germany.
FSC's mission is to make effective and innovative scientific contributions
in research, teaching, and policy advice to eradicate hunger and achieve
food security in collaboration with partner Higher Education Institutions in
Africa, Asia, and Latin America and national and international development
and research organizations. Thematically, FSC's activities deal with issues
of sustainable food availability, food access, food use, and food
utilization. More information is available from www.foodsecurity.de.
FSC awards up to 29 scholarships for PhD students and postdoctoral
researchers for a period of 4 to 36 months, starting April 15, 2010. The
Center wishes to attract outstanding PhD students and postdoctoral fellows
pursuing a career in academia or development collaboration. The scholarships
aim at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills
relevant to food security related issues. Furthermore, FSC aims at
establishing an active, long-lasting collaboration with the supported
researchers and their home institutions.
FSC offers three categories of scholarships:
1. Sandwich scholarships for PhD students (6 months)
2. Research scholarships for visiting postdoctoral researchers (4 months)
3. Excellence scholarships for FSC-supported PhD program "Young
Excellence School" (36 months)
For more details, please go to
For further inquiries, please email:
The Graduate Scholarship Department
College, Laguna 4031
Email: email@example.com; email@example.com; or email@example.com


text:
Katie and I visited Avila Beach on our trip to Avila Hot Springs as our last adventure before heading home. It was one of the few things Katie really wanted to do that weekend. We arrived and found parking in the lot about one block from the small beach town's main street.
We quickly walked down the main street's three blocks and reached the far south end of the town where the shops end. We started back and this time slowly passed the ocean and beige sandy beaches and many shops. We occasionally walked in and out of some of the shops just browsing the small stores that looked of interest to us. Each had their own set of trinkets and little knick-knacks, from frames and key chains to shirts and beach towels. They were the kind of stores that you only find at a beach town and the kinds of items that allowed you to remember your summer vacation getaway.
After looking in the stores we headed down to the beach. The light brown, almost white sandy beach was a big difference from Shell Beach's coarse sand, which hurt our feet. This beach was smooth and firm along the water's edge, quite easy to walk on. We walked the beach from the pier as far south as we could go scouring for shells and rocks to take home. Suddenly I noticed one creature that I had seen many of in the stores on our walk down the street, a sand dollar. I quickly picked it up showed it to Katie. In the stores I had read about the Legend of the Sand Dollar or Holy Ghost Shell. How it resembles the Birth, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ. I felt lucky to find the only one on the sandy shore that day.
As we got further from all the other people and more isolated I noticed little V's in the sand as the salt water washed back to the ocean. I told Katie what they were, little sand crabs that stick their antenna out of the sand to catch food as the water rushes above them. Then without thinking much about it I reached down and picked up two handfuls of sand. The sand crab wiggled deep beneath the sand in my hand until it rested on my palm, feeling much safer down below the surface. I slowly let some of the sand fall from my hand and eventually it was exposed. Up close you could see it's small round body, almost translucent, and little legs. It felt so weird crawling on my hand trying to escape to safety. After showing Katie I released it back to the sand where I found it and it disappeared faster than I ever imagined it would. Turns out they use their tails to burrow into the sand and can be completely submerged in less than 1.5 seconds
With our feet wet from the ocean we hung out for a little longer and walked back along the beach. As we reached the pier we tried to pick the quickest and easiest way to the street without burning our feet on the hot sand. We then headed to the car, it was getting late and we still had a long drive ahead of us.
As we drove out of the parking lot and to the freeway back toward Los Angeles we only wished we could have stayed and enjoyed this delightful small beach town a little longer and then we saw the strangest sight ever. A man, pedaling along on his bike with a gorgeous Blue and Gold Macaw riding on the handle bars. It was quite a spectacle and I tried my hardest to get a good picture of it. I wish we could have stopped.


text:
It's the mid-year school holidays here in Perth, and now that we're home from our trip to Broome (ouch – major reality check!) it's become all about keeping the kids amused!
I don't have the stamina (or the funds!) to take them out every day, so we try to have a few home days thrown in here and there. Sometimes it's just us and we might bake, or maybe do some craft or play a board game.


text:
Exclusive: "That's Why We Don't Eat Animals" Author/Illustrator Ruby Roth
Do you ever wish you had made the connection between diet and how it effects the planet at an earlier age? Well, now there's a book on the market that's helping young people do just that.
Ruby Roth is the writer and illustrator of That's Why We Don't Eat Animals — a children's book designed to educate kids about the reality of where our food comes from in a thoughtful, positive and enriching way. Praised by celebrities like Jane Goodall and Alicia Silverstone, That's Why We Don't Eat Animals is quickly becoming a must-have book!
Roth was kind enough to sit down with Ecorazzi for a chat to discuss her plant-powered masterpiece. Check out the interview below.
Ecorazzi: What inspired you to write a children's book about veganism?
Ruby Roth: In 2003, I went vegan as a health experiment and immediately I could feel my body running on clean fuel. It was like taking off a heavy jacket and starting to run. The more I learned about food, animals, climate change, and our food and health industries, the more my choice was validated. Fast forward a few years, I was teaching art at an elementary school and the kids were all very curious about my veganism. I shared my point of view with them and they responded with incredible insight and clarity. Many of them, even being raised on meat and dairy, wished to go vegan, but there was no support system in their schools or homes. I looked, but couldn't find a book on the subject that wasn't based on a talking animal or vegetable — which I felt they were too smart for. I feel strongly that whatever you do, whether you're a housecleaner, makeup artist, or a lawyer, you have the power to create change within your field. So I decided to write the book myself.
E: Besides writing this book you also illustrated it. How long did the entire process take you from dream to creation and what was it like to be so involved with every aspect?
RR: It was four-and-a-half years from the moment the idea occurred to me to the publication date. The artwork was the smoothest part — it was the concept and text alone that were the hard sells, the parts I had to really fight and push for. I experienced an extreme range of emotions throughout the process, from the deep darkness of factory farm research to the awe of ethological study, and finally to the elation of hearing a child's insightful reaction to the book.
E: Do you think that children are natural born vegetarians?
RR: More importantly, I think that whether they are or they aren't, they learn to crave whatever foods they are provided. Meaning, if we eat chicken nuggets and Milky Ways we crave chicken nuggets and Milky Ways. But if we eat avocados and raw cacao, we crave avocados and raw cacao. I will say, however, that children are entirely more open and receptive to sparing the lives of animals. Not because they are merely influenced by the "cuteness" of animals, but because this kind of compassion makes logical sense to them — and they haven't been on earth long enough to develop deep-seated psychological attachments to meat. No child has ever asked me "But isn't being a vegan hard?" When kids find that they can help solve a problem, be it the mistreatment of animals or pollution, simply through their food choices, action is not a question but a conclusion.
E: What kind of reactions have you had from parents of children who've read the book?
RR: I've heard it all, from supremely positive enthusiasm to commentary about "propaganda," "brainwashing," and even veganism as "child abuse." The range is a testament of both the growing interest in the truth about food and health as well as just how well certain industries have positioned animal consumption as a "necessary," unquestionable means of existence.
E: What's been the most rewarding part of getting this book published?
RR: The best part is receiving letters from vegans around the world, from Utah to Prague to Singapore to the Dominican Republic. There are more of us than you think…and we're a very excitable and supportive community. It's deeply heartening to picture people in their respective cultures across the globe, sharing an awareness of food and its extensive impact on the environment, our minds and bodies, the animals, and our future on this planet.
E: Do you any future plans for new projects?
RR: Yes! Stay tuned for more related children's books and soon-to-be-available artwork.
E: Now I always end with the same question for all the vegetarians I interview. If you had the chance to meet one person who you've found specifically instrumental in the vegetarian community – dead or alive, past or present – who would it be and why?
RR: Historically, we have some serious veg heavyweights on our side—hard to choose! But I would say Leonardo da Vinci, whose capacity for thought extended radically beyond anything this planet has ever seen. His contribution to the world was an explosive intersection of radical creativity, invention, science, math, beauty, philosophy, curiosity, and a love for animals. The foresight this man had! To have been in his presence must have been to get a glimpse into what was infinitely possible on this Earth, to feel what was possible for all mankind–from technology and art to morals and compassion.
A big thanks to Ruby for taking the time out of her busy schedule to say hello. Check out WeDontEatAnimals.com to learn more about this fantastic book and pick up your very own copy.