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Tromsø: In the mountains
Day 14
Today I was up in the mountains. I took the first cable car at 10 o'clock and had a beautiful view on the town Tromsø below.
The whole day was like a symphony in colours. Starting with deep bluish purple shades and pink pastel tones the light got warmer changing the light to this incredible colour between pink and light orange. Does it have a name? I don't know.
This time I had snowshoes with me. They weren't necessary today but after the last mountain hike I won't go without anymore. I headed for the first small peak called Fløya (671m), just two kilometres away. The views of the multicoloured mountains in all directions were fantastic.
I continued southward to the Bønntuva (776m), the next peak. I really love the patterns that the wind has cut into the crusty snow.
I continued a bit farther to a nameless peak (754m), mostly to make a photo of the pile of stones. Stone piles are used in Norway to mark ways, but I guess some of them are built of tourists just for fun. But the weather was perfect and the terrain quite simple so I didn't mind the waypoints.
I was slow because I was more into looking and taking pictures, not into being fast. So I decided to turn and go back to the top station of the cable car. But not without taking some more pictures. One of them shows a ship, it's the Hurtigruten heading Tromsø. I could see it far away more than an hour before it landed in Tromsø.
As you can see on the latter photo sun went down again and the shades turned into pink and purple again. When I came back to the fence protecting the tourists falling down the cliff it was dark enough to start the night photos. Tromsø looks really beautiful when it is illuminated in winter time and sky is still blue.
Half an hour later I took the cable car down and went back to the car. That took a while because the official parking place costs 20 NOK the hour and I was much to mean to pay 13,50 Euro just for parking.
My plan was to continue the journey tomorrow but I changed my mind because of the weather. The Norwegian region round Tromsø and Narvik will get a "liten storm" that matches level 9 on the Beaufort scale with gusts up to 35 m/s (level 12). The Swedish mountain region will get strong winds as well with poor sight and much snow. I'll start a day later, on friday.
Just an image for the photographers: My cheap thermometer is Arca-Swiss compatible! – 7 °C today.


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Put A Ring On It
Yep! Again! Curls! Really enhance your beautiful curls by putting a ring on them for extra chic appearance. Do you see how beautiful it looks in the picture? That could be you. I think this is a ground-breaking hairstyle trend because it showcases your hair with jewelry. I mean, how high-end is this? Rock your curls amazingly in 2018 and you won't be sorry. You don't even need to accessorize your outfit, your hair will do that for you. And if you got big, round, strong curls, then this is an incredible opportunity for you to bring more confidence to the table. Even if you have long, straight hair, you can still rock this style by adding a few rings to bigger chunks of hair, it will look amazing!
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Travis Binnion's U18s secured a top two finish and subsequent play-off berth following a resounding victory at the SteelPhalt Academy on Saturday.
Needing to match Huddersfield's result, to finish second in the table, the Blades hit seven goals past Hull at Shirecliffe, much to the delight of everyone connected with the club, whilst the Terriers drew 3-3 with Coventry.
Connor Hall, Kimarni Smith, Callum Semple and Alex Brown all got on the scoresheet in the first-half, before a brace from leading scorer Jordan Hallam and a strike from defender Joseph Cummings rounded off proceedings in the Blades favour.
Within the first five minutes, Hallam fired wide and Gordon hit the post as the hosts looked for an early breakthrough.
At the other end, against the run of play, City had their best chance of the first-half, but found Ramsdale at his best as he tipped a goal bound effort onto the crossbar.
Midway through the opening 45, the game burst into life, firstly Hallam was denied from the penalty spot before hitting the woodwork with the rebound, but the Blades then blew away the Tigers in the final 15 minutes of the first period.
HALL broke the deadlock reacting quickest to fire home after Smith's long-range shot was only parried by the visiting goalkeeper. The provider became scorer ten minutes later, as K. SMITH drilled home with his weaker right foot.
The third goal came moments later, this time SEMPLE the scorer, who met Hallam's pinpoint free-kick on the full, sending the ball into the top corner. And the game was as good as over as a contest before the interval as BROWN scored at the second attempt at the back post.
On the hour United added a fifth, as HALLAM whipped home a free-kick and he then got his second and the Blades sixth to make it 25 for the season with 15 minutes remaining.
Hull got a consolation in the 81st minute, only for CUMMINGS to send the Blades into seventh heaven with a header from another Hallam set-play from the restart.
The comprehensive victory means United will face Watford in a one-legged play-off on Saturday. Full details will be announced in due course.
Blades: Ramsdale, Charlesworth, Brown, Slater, Cummings, Semple (Adebowale 46), T. Smith (Crofts 80), Gordon, Hall, Hallam, K. Smith (Mallon 62).
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But at least one other account seems to back up an even earlier order. Recall that Cheney was informed of flight 77 closing in on Washington at about 9:33. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta told the 9-11 Commission in 2003 that he saw Cheney give what he interpreted as a shoot-down order at this time. [3] The BBC documentary Clear the Skies records Mineta's recollection of a plane reported coming in fast. Cheney was informed it was 30 miles out, and he ordered it shot down. He was informed again that it was 10 miles out and the aide asked if the orders still stood. Mineta recalls "the vice president sort of whipped his head around and said "of course they do." [4] This account was placed in the documentary, which is based on a ticking timeline of the events, in the time slot right before the Pentagon impact at 9:37.
But the official story is that the order was finally transmitted from the President to Cheney, with a casual "you bet," at just about 10:05, for sure before 10:10, or maybe 10:18 - this has been hotly contested. The 9-11 Commission, in a rare and curious show of contrariness, got into a bit of a brawl with Cheney over this phone call. In June 2004, as the final report was released, Newsweek reported:
"[S]ome on the commission staff were, in fact, highly skeptical of the vice president's account and made their views clearer in an earlier draft of their staff report […] some staffers "flat out didn't believe the call ever took place." When the early draft conveying that skepticism was circulated to the administration, it provoked an angry reaction […] the White House vigorously lobbied the commission to change the language in its report." [5]
By 10:15, Cheney was ordering a phantom flight shot down, saying the President had "signed-off on the concept." Cheney's Deputy Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten, Libby's underling, urged Cheney to "confirm the engage order," since he "had not heard any prior conversation on the subject with the President." [7] This confirmation call, unlike the first, was logged at 10:18 and found by the commission. The final report also notes that Bush informed Press Secretary Fleischer at 10:20 that he had just passed on the historical shoot-down order.
The clear but subtle implication is that perhaps Cheney issued this order on his own and only ran it by Bush at 10:18 – or at least Libby, Lynn, Bolten, and the 9/11 Commission have made it look that way, for reasons that are unclear. But Bush stubbornly insists standard procedure was observed, and that he passed the order on whenever Cheney says he did. He said this in the secret hearing he had with the commission in Cheney's presence, not under oath, off the record, with no recordings, minutes, or direct quotes allowed. They summed up Bush's recollection:
"The President said he remembered such a conversation, and that it reminded him of when he had been an interceptor pilot. The President emphasized to us that he authorized the shootdown of hijacked aircraft." [8]
Much has been made of Cheney's aggressive application of the shoot-down order once he finally had it. In an incident eerily similar to Mineta's recollection cited above, Cheney urged the shoot-down of United 93 as it was reported closing in at about 10:10. This was read by the Secret Service as a radar track, but, the Commission concluded, was actually a projection of 93's path if it ,hadn't just crashed. But it gave Cheney a chance to do something. Informed the plane was eighty miles out, Cheney quickly "authorized fighter aircraft to engage the inbound plane." Again he was informed when the projected plane was 60 miles out and wanted to know if the order still stood. "Scooter" Libby described Cheney's confirmation to the 9-11 Commission as swift - "in about the time it takes a batter to decide to swing." [9] But he only started swinging almost the exact minute there was nothing left to swing at, giving an impression of decisive leadership without actually screwing up a perfectly good terror attack.
Besides the vague possibility of ordering the shoot-down of 93 without the Presiden't approval, another Cheney contribution to the 9/11 mythos is his instant response to the plane's crash. Once it became clear that 93 had gone down short of Washington, everyone wondered if it had been shot down. Yet without any of the evidence that would later surface from the audio record of the doomed flight's last moments, without the benefit of having heard anyone cry "let's roll," Cheney already knew the official story. "The Vice President was a little bit ahead of us," said Eric Edelman, Cheney's national security advisor. "He said sort of softly and to nobody in particular, 'I think an act of heroism just took place on that plane.'" [10] What an eerily acurate guess.
[1] Clarke, Richard A. "Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror." New York. Free Press. 2004. Page 7.
[2] Thompson, Paul and the Center for Cooperative Research. "The Terror Timeline: Year by Year, Day by Day, Minute by Minute." New York. Regan books. 2004. Page 431.
[3] See [2]. Thompson. Page 431.
[4] "Clear the Skies." BBC Video. 2002.
[5] Klaidman, Daniel and Michael Hirsh. "Who was Really in Charge?" Newsweek. June 28, 2004.
[6] National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. The 9/11 Commission Report. Authorized First Edition. New York. W.W. Norton. 2004. Pages 40-41
[7] See [5]. Klaidman and Hirsh.
[8] See [6]. Page 40.
[9] See [6]. Page 41
[10] CNN. "Cheney recalls taking charge from bunker." September 12, 2002. Accessed at: http://archives.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/09/11/ar911.king.cheney/


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I took my first swimming lesson on Tuesday, 7am at the Galter LifeCenter pool. The thought process…
6:07: I shouldn't do this. Stupid. Why did I sign up to swallow a bunch of chlorine at the ass-crack of the morning.
6:29: I can do this. Put on the radio, hop in the car, yeah, we're rolling. Nothing compares to YOU, Sinead O'Connor!
6:43: Oh…. no. No no no. Reception desk of official-types. No I'm not a member of this gym. I'm here for my swimming lesson. With Courtney. No, I don't know how to swim _at all_.
6:47: I have not been in a locker room since 12th grade. This one has more public naked than I recall. Lots of old people in bathing caps. How the hell do you work this shower?
6:54: Cold cold cold cold where the hell is the pool why is it a mile from the shower.
7: Courtney has a kickboard. I think I used a kickboard when I took lessons at the Y when I was four. Ok, that one lesson I took when I was four and hated it.
7:04: I'm the speediest kicker there ever was! Courtney says I have a very fluid kick and I DO I can do this and people alllll started as fish fish fish so this is my chance to high-five Darwin and give the finger to my middle school gym teacher and zoom and zoom and zoom!


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A commitment to quality for individuals, families and commissioners
Consensus is committed to delivering the highest levels of support to the individuals we support, to their families and to the commissioners we work with. We have robust policies and procedures in place. These include clinical governance procedures and policies to safeguard our high standards and continually improve and enhance what we do. Our Continuous Improvement Group promotes this across our organisation.
Our approach to quality is also deeply entrenched throughout Consensus. We're quality accredited to ISO (001:2000), and our corporate governance arrangements support and monitor the quality of our work. Our Clinical Director monitors and guides our services, raising issues and helping teams to remedy them. Ultimately we're committed to running all our services efficiently, effectively and appropriately all of the time.
Our latest Quality Report
Consensus is committed to supporting opportunity, choice and success for the individuals it supports and our colleagues and recognises this will only be achieved if we ensure we constantly review what we do and can evidence a commitment to continuous improvement. As such, we are pleased to present the second Consensus Quality Report for 2019/20 which represents the dedication of our colleagues throughout the year to this important undertaking.
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Regular monitoring and inspection
Every four weeks operational managers will perform an audit of each of their services. These reports are viewed by the Consensus management board and detail safety issues, support plans, and feedback from colleagues and relatives. Any issues are then handled quickly and effectively. Our services are also subject to a robust regime of internal and external inspection, from our internal Care Services Team as well as national regulatory bodies.
Safety starts with our colleagues
It's vital that the individuals we support feel safe. We take our responsibilities in this area very seriously and have a range of robust measures in place to ensure a safe living environment. These range from background checks on our colleagues and on-going regular supervision and training to inspections, audits and risk assessments.
Everyone we employ undergoes a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This ensures that they are safe to work with vulnerable adults (and children, where appropriate). Every colleague working in a Consensus service is given the latest training to ensure their skills and knowledge are up-to-date. This includes training in safeguarding, as well as in the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs). We check our colleague's knowledge on these fundamental areas during our internal audit process.
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Consensus offers an independent and free telephone helpline, called Expolink, which people – team members or supported individuals – can phone if they are worried about anything that they see in their service. Expolink is available in all our services and the caller doesn't have to leave their name or details. They will speak to a real person who will log their concerns and pass them to the appropriate person within Consensus.
The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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All the data in our management system that relates to accidents, incidents, complaints and inspections is analysed so we can spot any issues that may arise quickly. Any incidents that relate to challenging behaviour within our services are monitored by our Positive Behaviour Intervention Team.
We have a Risk Management Team that meets each month to discuss any potential risks in our services, and our Corporate Risk Group meets every two months to review every type of risk in the organisation. We also tap into the skills and experience of people at all levels in Consensus through our Best Practice Group. This is made up of operations managers, service managers, home managers and support workers who meet regularly to discuss any significant occurring issues, and create policies to minimise them.
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Reno office market on slow, steady climb
The Reno office market remains steady as the first quarter of 2017 closed.
According to a report by CBRE Inc., Reno recorded a positive net absorption rate for the fourth consecutive quarter at 12,312 square feet. The vacancy rate stood at 13.6 percent in the first quarter, down from 14 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016.
David Woods, vice president in the Reno office of CBRE, said the upward trend in the office market should continue at a moderate pace.
"Reno is not battling a negative perception anymore," Woods said. "It is now well-known on a national level. Reno is now cool."
Melissa Molyneaux, vice president in the Reno office of Colliers International, contends, though, that while the market remains positive, it also has flattened out a bit.
She cited some instances where office absorption cancelled itself out, such as when CAEK, Inc. leased office space, only to have another office space open up when Charles Schwab left its 13,000-square-foot space for Las Vegas.
Still, Molyneaux said while the market isn't going gangbusters like the mid-2000s, commercial real estate brokerages are staying busy.
"As long as it's a manageable level, that is good for us," Molyneaux said.
Lease prices are a mixed bag.
Class A office space, has seen fluctuating lease-prices while the Class B and C submarkets are seeing competitive markets with owners jockeying for tenants.
One thing that Woods said is a bit worrisome is the lack of large-scale office space over 10,000 square feet right now. Downtown Reno, for example is in very short supply of Class A office space.
With such short supply, it's expected that Class A lease rate will rebound in the near future. The Class A average lease rate decreased by $.06 to close at $1.82 per square footage while Class B decreased by $.05 at $1.53 per square footage.
Woods added there just isn't that much Class A space available and an influx of new speculative office space is needed.
"A lot of companies from the Bay Area are looking over the hill to Reno," Woods said. "A large number of these companies want the brand-new 2017 Class A office space."
Construction of office properties has stalled as general contractors are focused on more lucrative sectors. Couple that with high prices of construction materials, there's been very little new office space coming onto the market.
"Construction companies are very busy, but are increasingly turning their attention to retail or multifamily sectors," Molyneaux said.
A few notable office property construction projects are McKenzie Properties' Mountain View Corporate Center near the Kietzke Lane and Neil Road intersection in South Reno, and Reno Land Development's mixed-use project at Rancharrah that includes office, retail and residential properties.
On the other hand, sales of office properties remain strong.
Molyneaux indicated investors have turned their attention to buying older complexes and renovating them to attract new tenants.
"On the sales side we have certainly seen prices coming back,"Molyneaux said. "Investors are fixing up these old buildings to attract those cool tenants," she said. "It has been wildly successful."
She cited 63 Keystone Avenue project in Reno. The once blighted building was purchased by Blackfire Real Estate Investors, which began renovating the entire property.
Overall, according to CBRE's report, there is strong interest from out-of-state investors enamored with northern Nevada's growth potential, even though leased investment opportunities are limited.
Although there is interest in downtown office space, Wood indicated the Meadowood Mall area is still the most sought-after submarket. He cited Meadowood's proximity to retail opportunities continues to be an attraction for potential tenants. He added that while downtown has amenities the lack of parking options sometimes deters potential tenants.
While the office market is not as hot as industrial, retail or residential markets, results from the first quarter from decreasing vacancy and availability rates will continue into the middle of 2017.


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I don't know about you, but for me the January sales have lost a lot of the appeal they once held, because it seems like High Street stores always have some kind of offer, discount or sale and so you don't feel like you have to hold out until after Christmas to pick up a bargain.
In fact even the term January sales is now a misnomer, because most sales start before Christmas, or at least on Boxing Day, which is still firmly December on my calendar.
Not that I'm complaining…!
In years gone by I'd have stocked up on dresses, jackets and funky shoes for my office wear wardrobe, but now I work at a company with a casual dress code there's no need for that kind of attire in my wardrobe. So now I probably
shop less buy fewer things than before.
Here's what I've acquired in this year's sales.
New Look
Je T'aime t-shirt – £3
Teal velvet t-shirt – £6
Burgundy floral flare sleeve dress – £7
Orange chiffon dress – £6.99
Jersey leopard print trousers – £4.89
Khaki lightening strike top – £8.99
Dorothy Perkins
Floral velvet platform boots – £12
Black floral boots – £10
Of course I have been buying other stuff too, but technically purchases from Everything 5 Pounds barely count, right?
What have you been buying? Let me know in the comments!
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Self-guided walks for the Curious...
Explore Gloucester city centre with two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme. Discover Gloucester's "hidden treasures" whilst having a fun day out with family and friends!
Gloucester is a city on the edge of the Cotswolds, yet it's also Britain's most inland port. It's no stranger to movie makers, the cathedral cloisters doubled for those at Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films. The cathedral's Crecy window is the largest stained-glass window in the UK. The city also boasts the largest ice cream factory in Europe, and John Stafford Smith , who created the tune to the Star Spangled Banner, is buried in Gloucester Cathedral. Time to see if you can whistle and eat an ice cream at the same time!
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- Most clues are chosen for their historical value, so you'll learn about the diverse culture, significant people and extraordinary events which have influenced Gloucester in becoming what it is today.
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- The second walk starts approx 300 metres from where the first walk ends. Do both, or have a breather and do the second one another day! They both start and finish in the heart of the city - so buses, trains and car parks are easily available to get you there and back.
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1. Minster to Cathedral - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms
From the remains of a 10th century Minster & Priory this walk takes you round Gloucester Cathedral, then four of Gloucester's oldest streets which meet at The Cross, home to the ancient St Michael's Tower. See the remains of Roman defences in an underground chamber and a Tudor 'horse-pool' where wagons & livestock were washed before market. Marvel at the ruins of a 16th century Greyfriars church, before returning eventually to the magnificent Cathedral.
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2. St Michael's Tower to Historic Docks - 1 mile / 1.6 kms
From the 15th century St Michael's Tower this walk takes you down ancient Southgate Street, past the remains of the Blackfriars' church and into the newly renovated canal dock area. Here you'll find everything you need for a great day out: the National Waterways Museum, boats, barges and tall ships, an ancient Mariners Chapel still in use today, and plenty of up-market shops, bars and eateries!
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If you are enrolled in the Children's University you can now gain hours towards your next award by completing one or more of our many Curious About walks.
Please note, for safety reasons a child should be accompanied by an adult, either parent/carer or person in loco parentis. Also, the booklets may require a degree of interpretation by an adult, as well as support and guidance.
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Sorry for the radio silence, but!!!!!
BOOK 3 LIVES! We should be getting the print copies soon, and we'll be debuting them at Small Press Expo on September 16 & 17th! We'll be at Table W48 (near the right wall)! We'll have them for sale post-SPX on the site!
Small Press Expo is an awesome comic convention in the Washington D.C. area (Bethesda, MD to be exact), and if you're around during the weekend of September 16-17, we'd love to see you! <3 <3 <3


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Developmental-behavioral pediatricians evaluate and provide treatment and referrals for children with a wide range of developmental and behavioral concerns.
Developmental-behavioral pediatricians are medical doctors who have completed a residency in pediatrics and have additional subspecialty training in developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
During a visit to a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, the physician will interview you about your child's development, behaviors, abilities and any learning or social concerns. The physician will review records of previous evaluations, school or Help Me Grow records, and complete a physical examination. The physician will complete developmental or educational testing as needed or provide referrals for more comprehensive testing if appropriate. The physician may request additional information from other sources such as school or daycare. The physician will then determine a diagnosis and make recommendations regarding treatment.
A variety of clinical services are offered to meet the needs of families, including:
Outpatient Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic
The outpatient developmental & behavioral pediatric clinic provides initial consultation for a variety of developmental and behavioral concerns for children up to 12 years of age. Ongoing medical management is provided as needed, including medication management for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders, as well as behavior disorders in children with a variety of developmental disabilities.
Pediatric Feeding Team
The Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program offers a multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment for children with a wide variety of feeding difficulties. Children who are eating an extremely small number of foods, who experience severe behavioral food refusal, or who have not benefited from previous therapeutic intervention are good candidates for the Pediatric Feeding Team. This program is not appropriate for children or adolescents with other eating disorders, such as pica, anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
Many of these children also have additional developmental disabilities and /or complex medical conditions which may be contributing to their feeding difficulties. The evaluation includes assessment by a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, psychologist, dietitian, and occupational therapist. Children seen in this clinic may experience food refusal, difficulty advancing food texture, inability to chew and/or swallow age appropriate foods, difficulty eating enough to gain weight and grow. At the initial evaluation, the team completes a feeding and developmental history, medical history and exam, and observation of a meal. Team members then determine what factors may be contributing to the feeding problems and how best to intervene. The Feeding Team then offers ongoing multidisciplinary therapy during which patients and their caregivers remain under the care of a psychologist, occupational therapist and dietitian as needed throughout the course of their treatment.
Families interested in a Feeding Team assessment should call 216.448.6024 for more information.
Fragile X Clinic
The Fragile X Program at the Cleveland Clinic is one of only 26 fragile X clinics in the United States.
We are a member of the Fragile X Clinic and Research Consortium, an alliance of fragile X clinics in the United States supported by the National Fragile X Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), dedicated to advancing understanding and treatment of individuals with fragile X associated disorders.
The Fragile X Clinic at the Cleveland Clinic provides state of the art multidisciplinary team evaluations for children and adults with fragile X syndrome, as well as providing medical management for children and adolescents with fragile X syndrome.
The multidisciplinary team evaluations include a comprehensive medical history and physical evaluation by the medical director of the program, social work assessment by the fragile X program coordinator, Cindy Antczak, LISW; and a speech/language evaluation by Beth Crumbaker, MEd, CCC-SLP. Additionally, Dr. Ilia Itin with the Center for Neurological Restoration at the Cleveland Clinic evaluates and treats adults with fragile X tremor ataxia syndrome.
Appointments with Dr. Itin can be scheduled by calling 216.444.2210. Appointments with the Fragile X Clinic can be scheduled by calling Cindy Antczak at 216.448.6119.
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- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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- Developmental and behavioral consequences of preterm birth (prematurity)
- Developmental aspects of other genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome, Turner's syndrome, etc.
- Developmental delays
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- Tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome
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Though they play free-swinging Hollywood bachelors on HBO's hit show Entourage, co-stars Kevin Dillon and Jerry Ferrara know a very different kind of life off-screen with their respective leading ladies.Having just celebrated their first anniversary on April 22, Kevin Dillon and his wife, model/actress Jane Stuart, are now breaking out the birthday cake for daughter, Ava, who turns one on May 17. 'We haven't had a babysitter since the baby was born,' Kevin, 41, tells OK!. 'We're dying for one!' So what's a typical romantic evening like for the couple? 'We feed the baby!' he laughs. When they do find some alone time, 'We like to go have a really nice meal, a movie and maybe a walk on the beach,' Kevin says. As for fatherhood, Kevin gushed about the best part: 'the love that you get from a kid. When I come home, she gets so excited to see me. It's an amazing thing.'Although he stars as the fun-loving Hollywood player, Turtle, on HBO's Entourage, Jerry Ferrara keeps it low key in real life with girlfriend Alexis Spadaro. 'We're pretty much homebodies!' he tells OK!. 'We just really enjoy each other's company.' The easy-going duo, who has been an item for what Jerry, 27, deems 'a long time,' make having fun a top priority. 'We're really just kids at heart and like to do things that make us feel young again,' he smiles. 'We're both huge movie buffs, so we like to watch movies. Usually we have some friends over, play some board games.' But what if it was a special occasion? 'We'd go to this great restaurant in Santa Monica [Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi], but after dinner we'd probably be so full that we'd go home and pass out!'
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A Guide to the Musket Master Gunslinger (Pathfinder)
The Overview
Pathfinder's latest base class, the gunslinger, brings with it a truckload of different firearms, and they're tailor-made to use them. Due to the necessity of the Rapid Reload feat for gunslingers to function properly, just about every gunslinger's going to be specialized in a particular type of firearm; luckily, there's an archetype for each of the two primary types: the musket master and the pistolero (Ultimate Combat 50-51).
Both of these archetypes offer some very nice benefits, and most gunslingers will probably want to take one of the two of them. This guide's going to take a look at the musket master, which happens to be the main way to make a gunslinger with a two-handed firearm viable (if you're not using advanced firearms).
About the Musket Master
Unlike the standard gunslinger, musket masters are only proficient with two-handed firearms; they have to take Exotic Weapon Proficiency (firearms) to gain one-handed firearm proficiency and to be able to use firearm siege weapons. As part of this, a musket master has to choose a musket as his battered firearm at 1st level, but that shouldn't surprise you, given the archetype's name.
Deeds and Feats
The musket master swaps out two deeds (gunslinger's dodge and utility shot) to gain steady aim and fast musket. As long as the gunslinger has 1 grit, steady aim lets him take a move action to extend his firearm's range increment by 10 feet, letting him target touch Armor Class with his shots a bit farther out than normal.
Fast musket is absolutely crucial: As long as he's got one grit, this deed allows him to treat two-handed firearms as one-handed firearms for the purpose of reloading, allowing him to reload them as a standard action instead of a full-round action. This is the only way to pull this off, and—combined with paper alchemical cartridges and the Rapid Reload feat—it lets the gunslinger make a full attack with his musket.
The most a standard gunslinger can manage is two attacks per round (using the lightning reload deed, gained at 11th level). As an extra layer of frosting on the musket master's cake, he also gains Rapid Reload (muskets) as a bonus feat at 1st level.
Musket Training
And if you needed still another reason to take the musket master archetype, there's the extremely nice musket training, which replaces and improves upon the gunslinger's normal gun training. Like gun training, this grants the musket master the ability to add his Dexterity bonus to firearm damage rolls, but unlike gun training, musket training keeps getting better as the musket master gains levels.
Every four levels after 5th level, the musket master gains another +1 bonus to his musket damage rolls, but that's not all: At 13th level, the musket master will never misfire when using a two-handed firearm. Past 13th level, this makes the musket master an incredibly accurate damage dealer and largely makes the musket master better at his job than the gunslinger could ever hope to be.
Sample Build
Ranged characters are not typically difficult to choose feats for, so the following sample build may come as no surprise to anyone familiar with basic optimization. Musket masters do get Rapid Reload for free, though, which will give most of them an extra feat to play with compared to a gunslinger.
Human Gunslinger (Musket Master) 5
Ability Scores (15 Point Buy): Str 10, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 8
1 Point Blank Shot, Rapid Reload (bonus), Precise Shot
3 Rapid Shot
4 Deadly Aim
5 Weapon Focus (musket)
Most gunslingers are going to be struggling to have all of these feats by 5th level, making the musket master pretty special in that regard. As always, you'll want to stick to paper cartridges to make sure that you can full attack without trouble. The only downside to this (compared to, say, the pistolero) is the musket's higher misfire rate, but given that you're almost never going to miss, the occasional extra move action and grit point spent to quick clear a broken firearm isn't that terrible.
After 6th level, your feats are largely wide open. I'm a big fan of the Snapshot line, as having a 15-foot threatened area is really impressive. Gunslingers in general can take great advantage of Combat Reflexes with their primary score being Dexterity, as well.
With the musket master largely being a straightforward improvement, there isn't much else to say, so I hope this guide convinced you to specialize your musket user. Unless you're really attached to the idea of using a wide variety of firearms, there's almost no good reason not to.
very helpful! especially the reloading clarification. I'm new to firearms and I'd not considered paper alchemical cartridges.
no rapid shot is allowed before 6th lvl cause you don't have full att before having +6 bab
I think you meant Rapid Shot at 3rd, as that's when re-loading becomes a free action.
Nice guide, but i'm pretty sure you forgot the bonus feat at 4th level?
Early Firearms: When firing an early firearm, the attack resolves against the target's touch AC when the target is within the first range increment of the weapon, but this type of attack is not considered a touch attack for the purposes of feats and abilities such as Deadly Aim. At higher range increments, the attack resolves normally, including taking the normal cumulative –2 penalty for each full range increment. Unlike other projectile weapons, early firearms have a maximum range of five range increments.
For Zakat.
The deadly aim feat won't work on firearms. Its even noted on the firearms ruleings.


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Why it's cool to be polite
Rock stars who trash their dressing rooms, get messy with the ladies, are a big ol' drunken/high mess are not the most courteous of folks. Think about it, would you want to hang out with people who are disrespectful assholes when you want to go out and have a good time?
- Reply promptly to emails. Media, promoters and other bands appreciate responses as it shows respect and interest from your band. Professional attitude goes a long way to creating more opportunities.
- Say thank you- promoters, venue owners, and everyone else in that room will remember if you thank them. Even if your band wasn't great, they'll want to rebook you because they know you are honest, courteous, show up on time and are grateful for the gig. That goes for on stage and off.
- Show up early. This goes for load in, sound check and your actual slotted time. Unpredictable things like bands getting held up at the border forcing an earlier set time, bad weather, venue staff not showing up all happen.
- If you are going to be late, don't just think the promoter will understand because they know you were driving. Call, email, send a pigeon until you are able to reach them. Apologize! If you're late, it affects not just the bar staff but all the organizers, opening bands and chances of you being invited to play there again.
- Be friendly with everyone. Talk with people at the club who want to talk to you. You can create life-long fans if you sign their albums or take photos with you at the merch booth. Don't disappear after your set to drink in the greenroom. These people paid to see YOU. If load out is happening, have one person designated to hang back to talk to people. You could be in their profile picture and mean the difference of this person returning to your next show with 4 friends in tow.
- Express gratitude and praise your team! Chances are they're not rolling in the money for helping you out. Even if you do pay them for their invaluable guidance and abilities, be kind. There's a thousand other bands that would kill for their dedication.
- Patience is a virtue. Don't ask to be paid before the show is over. It's understandable that the drummer has to be up early for work, but at least one band member can hang out until the end of the gig. If you're organized, you'll have sorted out payment details in advance of the actual show via email and/or tour contract. It can come across as disrespectful of the other bands and if the show is a door deal, it's likely the promoter won't be able to fairly disperse funds until the end of the night and has paid other support staff like the sound guy, security, covered poster costs, etc.
Basically if you do all of these things you're very likely to be invited back to perform at that venue/festival/party again.
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A smaller contingent than that of recent years represented Ayr Seaforth at this years Liverpool leg of the British Cross Challenge which took place as usual at Sefton Park in Liverpool. This is a series of races at different venues in England, Wales & Ireland with the Liverpool race also doubling as the European Cross Country Trials for those in the older age groups. Those younger athletes competing gain valuable experience of participation in a much larger field with several thousand spectators watching them and they also get to rub shoulders with the sports elite.
The U11 races are over a 1900m course and in the U11 Boys Fraser McIntyre came home in 59th place (8:23) while in the U11 Girls race Iona Hubbard had a remarkable run to take 6th place in 8:15.
The U13 age group took on a 3000m course with Brodie McGregor taking 57th in the boys with a time of 12:26 and in the girls race Islay Hubbard finished in a creditable 19th (12:23) with Julie Dunn 92nd (14:01).
The U15 age group covered the same 3000m course where Alex Crooks and Euan Bell took 89th (11:26) and 101st (11:39) respectively. In the girls race there was a fantastic effort from Rosie Davidson who finished in an excellent 8th (11:22) while Morven Hubbard was 47th (12:36).
The final representative for Seaforth on the day was in the U17 Mens race which was over a 5500m course, Scott Sprang claiming 68th (20:17).


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"We have reached one of those rare inflection points in history where we have the opportunity to take a different path – to pursue a new strategy for jobs and growth...And I believe the economies of this region have a leading role to play in getting us there." – President Barack Obama
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is the premier economic organization in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1989 by 12 economies, including the United States, APEC fosters growth and prosperity by facilitating economic cooperation and expanding trade and investment throughout the region.
APEC's 21 member economies today account for 55 percent of global GDP, purchase 58 percent of U.S. goods exports, and comprise a market of 2.7 billion consumers. Seven of America's top 15 trade partners are in APEC.
APEC by the numbers
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An agenda for growth and job creation
Through APEC, the United States works to create jobs and growth by tackling a wide range of economic issues critical to long-term prosperity.
To achieve its goals, APEC combines bottom-up efforts by technical officials and experts with meetings of senior officials, ministers, and leaders to ensure that high-level commitments are translated into tangible progress. APEC works closely with the private sector and other stakeholders to ensure that activities reflect the region's economic needs.
Expanding trade and investment
The United States works within APEC to open markets in the Asia-Pacific region and connect them to American exporters. This includes eliminating barriers to trade and investment, creating better business environments, and building a level economic playing field in the region that will help Americans compete and succeed. APEC initiatives also lay the foundation for high-standard, comprehensive trade agreements – including the Trans-Pacific Partnership – that will help the United States strengthen economic ties with the region.
High quality growth
The United States is working with others in the region to make growth more balanced between and within APEC economies. This includes increasing domestic demand in economies with trade surpluses, while increasing exports and private savings in economies with trade deficits like the United States. The United States also works within APEC to protect the environment and ensure that long-term growth is more sustainable, even as we promote economic systems and rules that foster innovation and provide widespread benefits to society. APEC's agenda includes energy efficiency and low-carbon emissions, trade and investment in green technologies, and development of emerging economic sectors. APEC also seeks to empower citizens with the skills and opportunities to prosper in the global economy by fostering investment in education and worker retraining, small business development, economic opportunities for women, and improvement in social safety nets.
The United States will host APEC in 2011 for the first time since 1993. Meetings will take place in Washington, DC; Big Sky, Montana; and San Francisco, California, culminating in the APEC Leaders' Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii in November 2011.


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As a relative newcomer to the summer music festival circuit (having only attended Bonnaroo and Summerfest in the past), I wasn't sure what to expect from Lollapalooza. I've often heard it hailed as one of the best festivals, which I figured must be true since the headliners are Paul McCartney, Metallica, and Florence + the Machine; after experiencing my first day, I can attest to the awesomeness of the event.
I arrived to the festival tired and a little dejected from a long bus ride from Madison to Chicago and a hot day, but was excited nonetheless to see all of the music and take in the whole ambiance of this new environment. First I headed to the press area to do an interview with the Australian rock and roll band SpookyLand. They were a very nice group of guys that told me about how they formed as a band and explained why they've branded themselves (on their Facebook page) as a "solipsistic rock and roll band.". In the background of the interview, Glass Animals can be overheard. Though I could only hear and not see them from the press area, they sounded incredible, and I enjoyed hearing their fan-favorite "Peanut Butter Vibes."
Following that interview, I headed over to the Samsung Galaxy Stage, where I intended to stay throughout the night so that I could get a prime position for Paul McCartney. Luckily two bands that I really enjoy were playing that stage, so I was happy to stay there! First was Cold War Kids, a group that, from my experience of seeing them live in the past, always excites their crowd and attracts some super-fans. This time was no different, as they played their hour-long set alternating between fan-favorites and new songs that combined to create an enjoyable and dynamic act. Next up was Alabama Shakes. Though I'm not as familiar with the names of their songs as I am with Cold War Kids, I do know the incredible power and talent of lead singer Brittany Howard, so I was very excited to see them live. Simply put, they were amazing. Brittany blew my mind with her vocal strength and made the hour of watching them go by so quickly that I was surprised and sad when it ended… but the sadness quickly faded when I remembered that Paul was just one hour away! I hastily met up with my brother, who came specifically to see Paul, and we jammed ourselves into the crowd, finding a spot that was kind of near the front and perfect for seeing the big screen broadcasting Paul to the huge crowd.
Having seen Paul in Pittsburgh with my parents last summer, I thought I knew what to expect from this show: energy from both Paul and the audience, little anecdotes from Paul between songs about his relationships with Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton, heartfelt dedications to all of the other Beatles. All of these were present in this performance, but turned up one million percent. The show was indescribably awesome. He played tons of Beatles songs (many of my and my brother's favorites!), told stories that were equally funny and awe-inspiring, since they tell so much about the history of the 1960s and Paul's importance to the decade, and performed the single most epic rendition of "Live and Let Die" imaginable, fireworks and all. He brought Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard out to help him play and sing "Get Back," which was magnificent, and ended the set with the Abbey Road medley. As the audience joined in for the classic "…and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make," I truly felt like the luckiest girl in the world, seeing my favorite artist of all time with my brother.
Needless to say, today was amazing. See you tomorrow for day two!
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UNION, Mo. - East Central College in Union will hold International Education Week activities Monday-Friday, November 17-21.
Leigh Kolb, ECC English and journalism instructor, noted that International Education Week is an avenue for ECC students, faculty and staff to invite community members to campus so everyone can become more aware of and better understand cultural similarities and differences that make up the world at large.
"We encourage community members to come to campus to participate in any of the free cultural or educational events that we have scheduled," said Kolb.
All events are free. See schedule of events below.
Monday, November 17
Manic Monday: International Edition
Café Central 9 – 11 am
Student Activities will provide information about the week's events. In honor of International Education Week, there will be international snacks and prize drawings!
Soup and Stories: Learn about the lives of some of our international faculty and students while enjoying free soup (prepared by the Culinary Arts program) and English bread pudding (provided by Café Central).
Café Central l 11:30 am – 1 pm
Dr. Parvadha Govindaswamy, assistant professor of biology, from India
Dr. Jerry Amoloza, instructor of economics, from the Philippines
Students: AJ Bannister from England & Dylan Cassidy from Ireland
Tuesday, November 18
Soup and Stories: Learn about the lives of some of our international faculty and students while enjoying free soup (prepared by the Culinary Arts program) and Australian Anzac biscuits (provided by Café Central). Café Central from 11:30 am – 1 pm
Dr. Fatemeh Nichols, chairperson of the science division, from Iran
Dr. Jennifer Judd, assistant professor of music, from Taiwan
Students: Demir Tankosic from Bosnia & Gary Nonnenkamp from Colombia
Documentary Film: Paper Clips
MP 203 at 3 pm
Whitwell Middle School in rural Tennessee is the setting for this 2004 documentary about an extraordinary experiment in Holocaust education. Struggling to grasp the concept of six million Holocaust victims and better understand the extent of this crime against humanity, the students collected six million paper clips to represent each Jew killed by the Nazis. The film details how the students met Holocaust survivors from around the world and how the experience transformed them and their community.
Wednesday, November 19
Soup and Stories: Stranger in a Strange Land – Learn about the experiences of ECC faculty and staff who have studied and worked abroad while enjoying free soup (prepared by the Culinary Arts program) and baklava (provided by Café Central).
Café Central l 11:30 am – 1 pm
Ellen Aramburu, Spanish instructor, completed much of the coursework for her master's degree in Spanish at the St. Louis University campus in Madrid, Spain. She lived and taught in Spain for several years following her studies. She has also spent time in Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Perú and Puerto Rico.
Kean Barclay is head men's soccer coach and fitness specialist at ECC. In his time as a student, soccer player, and coach, he has lived in Bolivia, Ireland, Scotland, and England.
From 1999-2001, ECC art instructor Jennifer Higerd taught at an international boarding school in the West African country of the Ivory Coast.
Thursday, November 20
John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.
This moving work by James Whitbourn is a musical depiction of the diary of Anne Frank. The concert will feature the ECC Choir and soloists Tamara Campbell, soprano; Elizabeth Ramos, violin; Jeanine Garesche, clarinet; Ken Kulosa, cello; and Jennifer Judd, piano.
A special performance for area seventh and eighth graders will be held earlier in the day and will also include a presentation by a Holocaust survivor.
Friday, November 21
Latin America: "The Other Melting Pot" – A presentation by Dr. Debbie Lee-DiStefano, professor of foreign languages at Southeast Missouri State University
Health & Science Building, Room 100 1:30 pm
Through the week, artwork created by victims of the Holocaust will be on display in the ECC Gallery from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
The exhibit is made possible through a partnership with the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center of St. Louis.


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When you have three big guns like Ivey, Juanda, and Lederer, shots will be fired, and hot lead will take someone down.
Or a pre-flop all in A-K vs. A-J, with a King hitting on the flop.
Juanda has been moving up in chip count, taking a few hits on Phil Ivey. With two hyper-aggresive players like Ivey and Juanda fighting over pots, there will be causilities. Juanda is getting the best of it right now, moving up to 950,000.
Greg Raymer is still the chip leader, with 1.5 million. Mike the Mouth is up to 864,000. Phil Ivey is down to a half mill.


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Emirates Flight Catering and a comparison of Business vs Standard Class Travel:
I've been flying for over fifty years. That's a scary thought, but my first journey, at the age of 5, was also my longest ever, from London to Singapore. I remember we had several stops for refuelling, the first in Frankfurt. And I remember being dressed up in my best clothes to fly. I don't believe there was a business class in those days – but, if I am honest, I don't really remember much of the journey other than it took a few days from start to finish with various stops along the way.
Of course, air travel has changed immensely since then and for me, some of the romance has gone. We certainly don't dress up to travel – it's seen as sensible to wear a tracksuit and comfy shoes. And, snacking on sandwiches from Pret makes dining before flying much the same as any working day. I much prefer the refined atmosphere of the business lounge to the shopping malls that now dominate airside, and I have to admit that if I don't have lounge access I tend to head to one of the champagne bars and lurk there with a glass of fizz. I want my trip to start at the airport – and I want that experience to be luxurious!
Amazingly, travelling business class with Emirates starts before you ever reach Heathrow or Gatwick. A chauffeur driven car (and, by the way, the drivers are contracted to work for Emirates so they really know how the flights work) will pick you up at your door and the driver will take you and your luggage directly to check-in. What a lovely way to start your travels.
Once you are airside (and there is a fast track security queue too), the business lounge offers an excellent choice of food and beverages. Champagne, not prosecco, is on offer and I noticed an open bottle of Margaux on the counter. The food would be enough to satisfy the hungriest traveller – there are hot and cold dishes to choose from.
On board the Airbus A380, first class and business class travellers are seated on the top deck. The cabin crew offer you a mattress for your flatbed seat, a quilt and a pillow with a proper cotton pillowcase. There's a little toiletry bag filled with Balenciaga goodies, and there's space in your 'pod' for pretty much everything you'll need for the journey, including a charging point for your phone and your own personal drinks cabinet with water and juices.
When the seatbelt sign is off, if you've managed not to eat and drink too much in the lounge, it's worth heading for the sky bar where you can order a cocktail of your choice and indulge in a range of snacks and canapes. I found there was something slightly surreal about standing at a bar drinking and gossiping knowing I was 40,000 feet or so in the sky. After a quick kir royale, I went back to my seat to watch a film before dinner. Everything was just so.
I was impressed with the dining menu too. I picked the Scottish peat-smoked Salmon on fennel salad with lemon oil and watercress to start and then Roast Chicken with wild mushroom sauce, sage and shallot stuffing, vegetables and roasted heritage potatoes for my main from a choice of three options.
The salmon was delicious, with a strong smoke and a very generous helping of salad. I had chosen the Pazo de Barrantes Albarino 2015 to drink, looking for something a little more minerally and fresh than the alternative white, a Napa Valley Stag's Leap Chardonnay. The wine list did impress me – proper dining options which wouldn't be out of place in a fine dining restaurant.
Roast chicken was the kind of comfort food that my body really needed by now. A braver option would have been the seared monkfish with veloute, topped with a scallop and served with spinach risotto, green beans and baby carrots, but there are times for me when pushing the service to its limits makes way to actually enjoying the occasion and since it was now around midnight UK time, I felt I deserved a break.
I didn't read the menu properly and ordered the Rhubarb delice, which came with poached strawberries. When I explained my allergy, the dish was quickly taken away and replaced with a strawberry free version.
And then I slept. Like a baby. Till about an hour before landing I woke to find the cabin crew passing out hot towels. My only issue with service is that at this point I asked for a cup of tea. I suspect it was somehow overlooked because 15 minutes later I got up and asked again. It arrived so late that I had little more than a mouthful before the cup was removed for landing. Another time I'll try asking in advance, it seems a small issue but having slept so well I really wanted a hot drink to help wake me up.
So, that was Business Class.
Our next stop was to see how this kind of food is prepared, although what we ate flying from London to Dubai would not have come from the Dubai Catering Facility which only caters for airports within 4 hours of Dubai itself. Nevertheless, Emirates Flight Catering provides in-flight catering and support services for more than 120 airlines and can produce over 175,000 meals a day. I was curious.
We toured the kitchens, learning how different cuisines are catered for with different sections and getting a feel for how the food is presented. I was particularly impressed that everything we saw was being prepared from scratch. From breads and pastries to curries, sushi and sashimi and Arabic mezze. Nothing is brought in. Even the chocolate for desserts is properly tempered in the Flight Catering Facility.
I really enjoyed watching the very skilled teams plating up, using a single, 'perfect' example, 'Najm Standard' as the basis for the remaining hundreds!
We went on to take part in a blogger cooking challenge. I am not sure that, in my jet-lagged state, I was particular effective, though I did enjoy the mushroom soup I made after following the direction of Emirates Catering chefs Haiko-Michael Schafer . Mine used his original recipe but kept more of the mushrooms in pieces rather than blending to a veloute. And, I added cream and truffle oil and garnished with chives, just because I could.
The second dish we attempted was considerably more complicated and involved deep frying in a wok. Wang de Xiang made everything look very easy when he showed us how to make Stir Fried Prawns with Cucumber served with Stir Fried Snow Peas and Carrot Flower. And, it all looked and tasted wonderful but I was somewhat nervous at the idea I should attempt the dish.
Particularly since it involved hot oil and sharp knives. Actually the team at the Flight Catering Facility stepped in pretty manfully and I rather suspect the fact I won the overall blogger challenge (judged by one of my culinary heroes, Gary Rhodes amongst others) was that my dish was largely put together by Executive Vice President of the Catering Facility, James A Griffith
Nevertheless, I'm sharing the recipe for the Stir Fried Prawns with Cucumber, which I will undoubtedly try again at home.
- 450 g Prawns Butterfly cut
- 1 pinch White Sugar
- 2 g Chicken stock powder
- 1 pinch White pepper powder
- 1 drizzle Sesame oil
- 1 heaped teaspoon Cornflower
- 1 teaspoon Corn oil
- 1 tablespoon Corn oil
- 1 heaped teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 heaped teaspoon Minced Ginger
- 2 teaspoons Mirin
- 200 g Chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Light Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon White Sugar
- 1 pinch Hondashi
- 2 teaspoons Cornflour Diluted in 4 teaspoons of water
- 40 g Cucumber Cut in half, deseeded, then cut into half moon shapes about 1/4cm thick
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Finely julienned
- 1 heaped teaspoon Spring Onion Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- Mix the prawns with all the dry ingredients, then add the corn oil and mix again. Marinade for 15-20 minutes
- Heat enough corn oil in a wok to deep fry. Cook the prawns for about 2 minutes on a low to medium heat till the prawns start to turn pink. Drain and put to one side for later
- Drain off the frying oil and heat a tablespoon of corn oil in the same wok. Infuse with minced ginger and garlic and stir till the garlic starts to turn brown. Add the mirin, then add the chicken stock.
- Once the mixture starts to simmer, add the oyster sauce, soya sauce, sugar, hondashi and then slowly add the cornflour liquid till the mixture thickens and starts to boil
- Add in the cucumber and prawns and stir well for a few minutes till the cucumber is just starting to soften and the prawns are fully warmed through
- Add the chilli, spring onion and sesame oil and serve
After all that excitement and the luxury of travelling Business Class with Emirates, I was not particularly looking forward to the return trip. But, we'd learnt that the food served is much the same, though with less choice and a different selection of wine. And, the entertainment is exactly the same. The differences are predominantly in the superficial details. A standard seat on Emirates is a good size, but not flatbed. And the pillows and bedding provided are not as luxurious. Instead of a starched linen napkin, you'll get a paper one, and the china and glass is replaced with plastic. But, there's still an excellent ratio of crew to passengers and still the same level of hospitality. I actually really enjoyed my lunch of salmon with saffron rice and, for me, the slightly smaller portion size was actually the right amount of food.
Would I pay to go Business Class? Yes, without a doubt if my budget allowed. It does feel luxurious, it does feel special and if you are travelling on holiday or for a special occasion it would certainly be the perfect start. Would I worry about travelling to Dubai in standard class? Certainly not – I might pack a few extras in my hand luggage to give myself a nicer experience – a pashmina, an eye mask and a travel pillow for example. And, then I'd just sit back and enjoy the journey.
Right now, Emirates have some remarkably good deals on offer.
- Economy Class: £299 – bookable until 16 November
- Business Class: £1,769 – bookable until 15 November
After that the current prices are:
- Economy Class: £607
- Business Class: £2,689
I travelled to Dubai with Emirates.


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Fort à la Corne Kimberlites Brownfields Exploration Drilling Underway
Nov 09, 2018, 13:24 ET
SASKATOON, Nov. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - George H. Read, P. Geo., Senior Vice President Exploration and Development of Star Diamond Corporation ("Star Diamond" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that Rio Tinto Exploration Canada ("RTEC") have commenced an HQ core drilling program, consisting of eleven holes and some 3,300 metres of drilling on five kimberlites: K601 (2 holes), K602 (2 holes), K605 (1 hole), K606 (3 holes) and K176 (3 holes). This program is the first phase of drilling of the Brownfields exploration program to investigate and prioritise the Fort à la Corne kimberlites outside of the Star and Orion South kimberlites (see Star Diamond News Release October 25, 2018). The core drilling program is being conducted by George Downing Estate Drilling Ltd. of Grenville, Quebec using two drill rigs. RTEC geologists are responsible for the supervision of the drilling program and Star Diamond and RTEC geologists will conduct subsequent detailed core logging.
The airborne data acquisition of the recently announced geophysical survey to collect gravity gradiometer, magnetics and LiDAR measurements over the Fort à la Corne diamond district (see Star Diamond News Release October 25, 2018) has been successfully completed.
Senior Vice President Exploration and Development, George Read, states: "While RTEC's work under the Option Agreement between Star Diamond and RTEC involves the bulk sampling of the Star and Orion South kimberlites, this additional Brownfields exploration program by RTEC aims to investigate and prioritise the Corporation's other kimberlite bodies in the Fort à la Corne diamond district. Star Diamond and other companies had previously completed extensive exploration on these Fort à la Corne kimberlites, including geophysical surveys, pattern core drilling, large diameter drilling and micro- and macrodiamond analyses, which resulted in the documentation of geological models for a number of these bodies. RTEC is using current exploration methods, in addition to in-house exploration methods to reinvestigate the other Fort à la Corne kimberlites to assess and prioritise them for future exploration and evaluation work."
About Star Diamond Corporation
Star Diamond Corporation is a Canadian based corporation engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Shares of the Corporation trade on the TSX Exchange under the trading symbol "DIAM". The Corporation's Fort à la Corne kimberlites (including the Star - Orion South Diamond Project, or "Project") are located in central Saskatchewan some 60 kilometres east of the city of Prince Albert. The Fort à la Corne diamond district is in close proximity to established infrastructure, including paved highways and the electrical power grid, which provide significant advantages for future mine development. The Project recently received provincial approval by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (see News Release dated October 25, 2018), along with a previous positive Federal environmental decision).
The Corporation recently announced the positive results of the independent Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") on the Project. The PEA estimates that 66 million carats of diamonds could be recovered in a surface mine over a 38-year Project life, with a Net Present Value ("NPV") (7%) of $2.0 billion after tax, an Internal Rate of Return ("IRR") of 19% and an after-tax payback period of 3.4 years after the commencement of diamond production (see News Release dated April 16, 2018). Star Diamond commissioned the PEA and related Technical Report for the Star and Orion South Kimberlites and, as such, the PEA and Technical Report are the sole responsibility of the Corporation. The PEA is based on exploration and evaluation work conducted up to and including March 2017.
During 2017, the Corporation granted RTEC an option to earn up to a 60% interest in the Corporation's Fort à la Corne mineral properties (including the Star - Orion South Diamond Project) on the terms and conditions contained in the Option Agreement (see News Release dated June 23, 2017). RTEC refers to Star Diamond's mineral dispositions in the Fort à la Corne diamond district as Project FalCon.
All technical information in this press release has been prepared under the supervision of George Read, Senior Vice-President of Exploration and Development, a registered Professional Geoscientist in the Provinces of Saskatchewan and British Columbia and Mark Shimell, Project Manager, a registered Professional Geoscientist in the Province of Saskatchewan, who are the Corporation's "Qualified Persons" under the definition of NI 43-101.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by certain securities laws, including the "safe harbour" provisions of Canadian securities legislation and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "forecast", "target", "project", "guidance", "may", "will", "should", "could", "estimate", "predict" or similar words suggesting future outcomes or language suggesting an outlook. In particular, statements regarding the Corporation's future operations, future exploration and development activities or other development plans constitute forward-looking statements. By their nature, statements referring to mineral reserves, mineral resources, PEA or TFFE constitute forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release include, but are not limited to, disclosure regarding the economics and project parameters presented in the PEA, including, without limitation, IRR, NPV and other costs and economic information, carats of diamonds to be recovered, after-tax payback period, tonnes of kimberlite to be mined, carats per tonne to be recovered (grade), diamond prices, project life, life of mine, capital costs, and length of pre-production period, as well as statements with respect to environmental permitting and approvals and RTEC's and the Corporation's objectives for the ensuing year, including the proposed bulk sampling and Brownfields programs.
These forward-looking statements are based on the Corporation's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to it and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific.
Risks exist that forward-looking statements will not be achieved due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, developments in world diamond markets, changes in diamond prices, risks relating to fluctuations in the Canadian dollar and other currencies relative to the US dollar, changes in exploration, development or mining plans due to exploration results and changing budget priorities of the Corporation or its partners, the effects of competition in the markets in which the Corporation operates, the impact of changes in the laws and regulations regulating mining exploration, development, closure, judicial or regulatory judgments and legal proceedings, operational and infrastructure risks and the additional risks described in the Corporation's most recently filed Annual Information Form, annual and interim MD&A. The Corporation's anticipation of and success in managing the foregoing risks could cause actual results to differ materially from what is anticipated in such forward-looking statements.
Although management considers the assumptions contained in forward-looking statements to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, those assumptions may prove to be incorrect. When making decisions with respect to the Corporation, investors and others should not place undue reliance on these statements and should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Unless required by applicable securities law, the Corporation does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that is made herein.
SOURCE Star Diamond Corporation
For further information: [email protected] or (306) 664-2202, www.stardiamondcorp.com


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I'm trying to keep up to my posting at least every Sunday, and I'm trying to keep to that. But I keep telling people I can either write about developing this game or I can develop it. That's the way it is when you're a one (well with Zug doing the music and sound 2) man band.
So, yes, it's still looking to the naked eye a lot like Asteroids. Mainly because all the bits are in place for the classic game, so they are being expanded to use in the 'proper' game, and later I'll be able to start adding more content. This is still very much the foundation of the game itself, and it needs to be solid – and as close to flawless as I can get it. It needs to be able to be built upon, and as this area – the sector – is where most of the action takes place, it needs to work well and fast.
For the most part the elements that will drive the game are in. They may vary in their prettiness, but most of them are working the way they should. The action takes place on an infinitely wrapping area (the sector) that can be from 3 x 3 screens big, up to as big as I'd like. The larger the screen size, the more you lose the 'claustrophobic' feel of the arcade, but for later areas this will also allow me to diverge from the standard fare of Asteroids and do things that wouldn't have been possible.
The ship and camera are set to the center, and the traditional 'slow breaking' of the original game has been done away with in favor of a frictionless space. There is still a max velocity, for game purposes. Bullets (atm just plain) follow your velocity as they should – there is a little tweaking for aesthetics, but for the most part they behave as you'd think they should.
The big under the hood setback that needed working on was something I had overlooked initially. In the past I've done scrolling games, but I really didn't think about ones that wrapped back on themselves in all directions in such a small space. This lead to complications of things vanishing as they wrapped, collision detection problems that needed solving, and other issues… Now that they're take care of, it's a matter of making sure all screen elements adhere to this, and make it as easy as possible to add new content later.
The HUD is done, and is rock solid – so I can start adding information and touch screen controls later.
With this base getting closer to the way I want it to work, I can (hopefully) in the weeks ahead start getting to other areas of the game, and we'll be able to watch it slowly slide away from it's inspiration, and more towards being it's own game.


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Easy to get on the table in about 30 minutes, this flavorful one-pot meal works well with French green lentils because they cook quickly and hold their shape nicely. But you can use any variety of lentils; just adjust the cooking time as needed.
- 1 cup French green lentils
- 1/2 cup diced shallots (about 2), divided
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 large ripe but firm pear or Granny Smith apple , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 skin-on arctic char fillet
- 7 tablespoons cider vinegar , divided
- 4 green onions , very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil over high heat. Stir in lentils, lower heat and simmer until lentils are just tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Place arctic char, 4 tablespoons of the vinegar and 1/4 cup of the shallots in the pan used for cooking lentils (fold tail under fillet if necessary so it fits in the pan). Add enough water to just cover fish. Bring to a simmer, lower heat, cover and cook until fish is just opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove fish with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate, leaving on any shallots that cling to the fish.
Place pear in the same pan, set over medium heat and cook until just warm, about 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 cup shallots and cooked lentils, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 4 to 5 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, pepper, salt and remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar. Pour over lentils, add green onions
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Serves 4, high fiber, dairy free, gluten free, wheat free
Per Serving: 380 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 55mgcholesterol, 230mg sodium, 41g carbohydrates, (9 g dietary fiber, .9g sugar), 27g protein.
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Even though I do cook ... we all have to :-) .... I don't feel like going through the whole process of making the dish presentable and actually presenting on my blog .... which means ..... waiting for the right natural light, arranging, clicking numerous snaps, uploading, editing ... and finally on to the posting part.
And after my net connectivity problem, connection is extremely slow. So I have sit and stare at the screen ... willing it to be a wee, wee bit faster on its uploading. :-(
I find the writing and publishing the easiest part right now. Anyway, since these snaps were ready when I was having connectivity prob., am posting this very common recipe now.
This time it there was no time to make a sambar. So had them with my favourite Onion Chutney ... which is nowadays always found in my fridge.
A bite, anyone? :-)