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Today 19 November 2011, attorneys acting on behalf of Mac Maharaj, laid charges against Mr Sam Sole, Mr Stefaans Brümmer and the Mail & Guardian Newspaper for contravening the provisions of section 41(6) of the National Prosecuting Act of 1998 and requested the South African Police Services to investigate the possible theft of the records of various inquiries conducted by the National Prosecuting Authority in terms of that Act. The case was registered at the Parkview Police station in Johannesburg.
Statement issued by Mac Maharaj, November 19 2011
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Departments of Physiology and
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Our research is focused on elucidating the structure and function of titin and nebulin, two large filamentous proteins found in muscle. We use a range of model systems with a major focus on KO and TG mouse models. The techniques that we use range from single molecule mechanics, (immuno) electron microscopy, exon microarray analysis, in vitro motility assays, low angle X-ray diffraction, cell physiology (including calcium imaging), muscle mechanics, and isolated heart physiology.
Titin is the largest protein known and constitutes a myofilament that spans the half sarcomere (contractile unit) of muscle. The long-term goal of our titin research is to determine titin's role in the structure and function of normal and diseased muscle. We have shown that titin's I-band region functions as a molecular spring that greatly contributes to the diastolic (or filling) behavior of the heart. Diastolic dysfunction is a high risk factor for perinatal mortality and age is a key factor that increases the risk of diastolic heart failure. Hence part of our current research is focused on developmental changes in titin expression and their functional consequences in normal and diseased myocardium. We are studying the passive and active properties of the left ventricular chamber, myocardium, and myocyte during postnatal development of the heart and are establishing the expression patterns of fetal and adult cardiac titin isoforms. Results indicate that titin is developmentally regulated, mediates acute responses to changing pathophysiological states, and is differentially expressed in heart disease. The work has also revealed that cardiac titin's I-band spring region contains distinct extensible elements (tandem Ig, PEVK, and N2B) and we are currently studying how their short-term properties can be altered through post-translational modification, and their long-term properties through alternative splicing. We are also investigating the effect of titin on calcium sensitivity of actomyosin interaction, to establish thereby whether titin is a factor in the Frank-Starling mechanism that controls the pump function of the heart.
Nebulin is a large sarcomeric protein that is embedded in the Z-disk and extends in the sarcomere towards the tip of the thin filament. The long-term goal is to understand the structural and functional roles of nebulin in normal and diseased muscle. Our central hypothesis is that nebulin is a determinant of sarcomeric structure and contractile function. To test this we use both a nebulin exon microarray and a novel nebulin KO mouse model. Study of nebulin has been held back by the lack of methods to extract nebulin from skinned muscle (nebulin is too well anchored in the sarcomere); the KO mouse model makes it now possible to investigate muscle with and without nebulin. With these novel tools we are performing extensive physiological and structural studies of nebulin's role in striated muscles. Nebulin mutations have been linked to nemaline myopathy (NM) and we are also studying biopsies of NM patients with an aim to elucidate the mechanisms that underlie its pathology. The successful completion of these ongoing studies is expected to increase understanding of the structural and functional roles of nebulin in health and disease.

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This week I had the honour of photographing Nicole Kidman.When I first received an email titled "Do you want to photograph Nicole Kidman?", I thought "that's a strange title for a hoax email," only to realise that it was real! Immediately my brain kicked into gear thinking of all the ways I would like to capture this influential woman; the background, the props, the poses, and how would I make her laugh to capture those "in-between" moments.
After I said yes the brief came through and was super tight, only two photos on the media wall for Business Chicks. Okay, maybe this could be the introduction and hopefully the first of many shoots together.
Strangely enough I wasn't nervous, the only thing I was worried about was saying something silly like "I like your hair" facepalm! Luckily I kept my cool, and it was awesome to spend time with Nicole and Global CEO of Business Chicks - Emma Isaacs in the green room.
Initially I thought Nicole was just a celebrity, but she is also one of Australia's most significant women in business, sitting at number 6 on BRW's self-made women rich list. The core of my business is about creating personally stylised portraits of influential women in business. To have been given this opportunity has really pushed the bar to the next level, and hopefully one day I'll have another opportunity to capture Nicole and create images for her as a legacy to be remembered by.
As I listened to Nicole being interviewed by Jessica Rowe my eyes welled up with how open and authentic she was about her story, traversing career and motherhood someone to be highly respected for the work she has done on and off the screen and is an outstanding role model for future generations.
Speaking about her relationship with her husband, Nicole emphasised learning about what your partner's needs are, and having the ability to change and compromise to make things work.
It was great to hear Nicole still has her passion projects. After 17 years she returned to the UK to pay tribute to her late father, who was a scientist. Nicole got involved in the production Photograph 51, where she played scientist Rosalind Franklin. She said that "every night before I would go on stage I would kneel in front of his photograph and look into his eyes and he would give me strength to go and do it".
The discussion we had in the green room about our childhoods reminded me how your purpose and calling can really be ingrained from a young age. Nicole would hold theatre productions in her backyard, writing, producing, selling tickets and directing the neighbourhood kids. We had a laugh about when the little brother from next door threw a tantrum and refused to wear a tutu, when clearly it was a part of his role in the play. And Emma's entrepreneurial tact when she would gather all the kids, stand on a box and direct them to go collect money from their parents to buy bags of lollies. They would then bring them back, open all the bags and re-package them in mixed bags to sell on for a profit!
There were so many things Nicole mentioned that resonated with my path in my career and as a mother. She talked about the moments that break you down, like when her father passed away and she was on the floor banging her fists feeling like she couldn't go on. It is these moments that make you stronger than ever and push you further. The most important message was to set your sights on where you want to go and be totally clear about it "focus, discipline, and hard work". Nicole celebrates getting older by saying "you know what is important to you, so you worry less, and let things go".
Nicole has been an independant women - she knows what it takes and is prepared if she needs to do it again. It is so important for women in this day and age to be financially and emotionally secure, with or without a partner. It is so important to "take care of your emotional health - no one else can do this for you".


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Matt 28:18-20
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to
me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
John 20:10-16
10 Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11 but Mary stood outside
the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and
saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the
head and the other at the foot.
13 They asked her, "Woman, why are you crying?"
"They have taken my Lord away," she said, "and I don't know where they
have put him." 14 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there,
but she did not realize that it was Jesus.
15 "Woman," he said, "why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?"
Thinking he was the gardener, she said, "Sir, if you have carried him
away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him."
16 Jesus said to her, "Mary."
She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, "Rabboni!" (which means
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Prizren, Kosova
Church of Christ
no photo avail
Thank you for your prayers. God does answer pray and is
changing Kosova one person at a time.
"Kosovo" is the spelling used by Serbs and journalist;
"Kosova" is the spelling used by Albanians. In Albanian, the
pronunciation is on the second syllable "so."
The church in
Kosova is under persecution.
The Republic of Kosova (Albanian:
Republika e Kosovës)
was a self declared state proclaimed in 1990 by the assembly of
August 1999 was
the first visit to Kosova to survey the possibilities of a church there.
It was following the war. Members from Tirana were very positive about
planting a church in Prizren.
In Oct. 1999,
Doug Smith of Longview, Washington committed himself to growing the church
in Prizren, Kosova where the people were saying that the Muslims have
failed them. "Now, they are interested in Christianity."
Doug began
working with a family previously identified by the refugee work in Tirana.
Much of his work was with the hospitals. He helped burned out families
find materials and supplies to rebuild their homes. Rebuilding a village
school was accomplished.
church grew in number and in spirit for a period. In April 04, the people
of Prizren raided the school stealing property. The church moved to a home
where it was persecuted.
For some
the faithful met regularly and continue to grow with Wes Dingman preaching. Wes was among the first to campaign in 2000. God bless!
Wes is now a ACU in a study program.
You will find the church
there, yet.
April 04
Jan 2012
July 2012
Aug 2012
Ken Sandefur was there again in 2001. Darina
Fojtikova from Czech Republic moved there in the summer of 2001.
Darina typically winters back home in Czech Republic. In September,
several teachers from America, along with Jim Cassie and his wife, Kath,
joined Doug and Darina.
Bob Patterson from Oregon trained local
leaders for 2 months until Doug Smith returned.
In 2002, after Jim and Kath secured funding in Scotland and from a
continuation of support from Partners In Progress, Jim arrived May 20
right behind Sokol Haxhiu. Sokol, a young convert from Albania, worked in
Prizren on his way home from his university studies in America.
Jim and Kath Cassie were joined by Darina and 5 teachers from America --
Jim & Ginny Bloxham from Texas
Elsie Reid (firstname.lastname@example.com)
& Phyllis Carter ( email@example.com)
from the SW church in Tigard, OR, and Helen Schwanke (email@example.com)
from Kaizer, OR. They made a wonderful difference. Doug proceeded to Albania.
Ken Sandefur
began working in Albania. Others from Scotland were recently teaching in
The church has changed
significantly recently. Jim is back in Scotland. Several moved to
Prishtina for university studies. The Muslim community has become violent,
and the assembly is now in a home. But, the small group of Christians remain faithful.
You may still go there to
help and encourage all. You will make a difference by spending a few weeks
as you spend your vacation and free time. May God lead you to help!
Dick & Artan
Kosovar Students
Prizren from a distance.
Bill & Ismajl
Subject: NEW BABY IN KOSOVA
Dear Ones, Rejoice with our Christian family in Kosova and particularly
with the Selitaj family with the birth of their first child, born last
Saturday. Her picture is attached and her name is Ana. You can write to
them at email@example.com if you wish. They would be thrilled to
hear from you. The mother's name is Nazmija.
Please pray for this family and the church in Kosova everyday. They are
mostly unemployed, struggle to heat their homes due to the high cost of
wood and electricity and this has been a very cold winter, too. Praise God
their faith is growing day by day.
God Bless,
July 2012
I have just completed my 2012 short-term mission in
Prizren Kosovo. This photo is of the 5 students who completed the WEI
Basic Bible Course. Altogether, I taught some 70 hours of one-on-one
classes during the month I have been here.
WEI Students with Diplomas
Several other students started and, for various reasons,
dropped out. The mature man is a journalist, political analyst and
published author. He and two of his teenage children are among these
students. He has 5 daughters and one son. They attended our Sunday worship
and will be traveling with a group from Prizren to Tirana this coming
Sunday to experience
a larger worship assembly.
Last Sunday we had 17 in worship, including some visitors and the 6
children the members have between them. One other member has 2 daughters,
9 and 11, who we are encouraging to come to the newly started children's
class on Sunday morning. They are also going to try a mid-week children's
bible study, at least for the summer.
All things considered I am encouraged by the enthusiasm and continuing
commitment to the Lord. As you are aware, it's unusual to have 4 families
in a mission church in this part of the world. They are usually made up of
teenagers and single people. Two of the men in these families were teenage
boys when I came here in 1999. If we could get two other young men back,
who were baptized in early 2000, we would have 2 more families and 3 more
Pray that this new family will make a commitment to the Lord and the
church here in Prizren.
God Bless,
Dear Brothers
and Sisters, The photo is of
our new brother in Christ that I baptized the day before I left Kosova.
His name is Nikolle (Nicholas).
The picture is taken in front of the new
meeting location for the church. I will be speaking, with Shelby, in the
morning worship on the 11th and will share more about him. However, Nikolle
has had a severe trial already. His mother passed away on Monday after a
very short illness, possibly brought on from taking care of her invalid
husband for many months. He is unemployed and is the sole source of income
for his family now consisting of his 2 sisters, his father and his wife,
who is expecting their first child in January. Through the generosity of
several of you that gave me money before I went to Kosova, I was able to
buy them the wood they needed for heat and cooking for the winter. His
mother was SOOO thankful for that help and that her only son now has many
"brothers" around the world.
If you would like to contribute to a "love offering" for
this family, please let me know on Sunday. I have sent emergency funds to
pay for the funeral expenses, but they still have many needs, as do many
families in that country. As Paul did, "they have often gone without food"
and other necessities without much complaint. This has been a good
"teaching tool" for this new Christian for him to learn to be content in
every circumstance and to trust God to make good things from seeming
May God bless each of us as we contemplate the great
blessings, and more, that we receive at the hand of God every day. May the
generosity of our hearts compel us to look outward to those, especially of
the household of Faith, who are less fortunate.
God Bless,
Doug Smith
Comments: The church in Prizren is in a city
subject to conflicts between the resident Muslims and a few Serbs. The
Serbs, confined to their homes for the most part, recently have seen their
church buildings burned. NATO failed to halt this conflict. WEI's school
and the church in Prizren suffered loss of some items in their building
and are now meeting in homes, appropriately. We have always seen strength
as a result of persecutions. Read Doug Smith's report to see how this is
happening in Prizren. Yes, you can go there to help at anytime.
Note: August 04
It has been reported that shots were fired over the house where the church
meets. This is the home of Ismajl who not only hosts the assemblies, but
he regularly teaches students using WEI's lessons.
Bob Patterson
Dear Dick,
Thanks for your words of encouragement.
There were two days of "demonstrations" in Kosova on the 18th and 19th of
March. About 30 people were killed around the country, including several
UN workers. I arrived the following week, and by then all was calm. The
Cassies had scheduled a trip back to Scotland and had left a few days
before I arrived. I was afraid that the little church might be scattered
without some missionary presence, and the fact that all of the windows had
been broken out of the WEI office and church meeting place. However,
they had regrouped, as it were, and were meeting in one of the members
Jim was planning to change the location of the office before all this
happened, so this just sped up that decision. Meanwhile, the church seemed
to rally together and decided that meeting in a home was a better idea,
Wes Dingman,
an American from New York, working for another English teaching group in
Prizren, has been lending unusual leadership to the church. He has been
there for three years, speaks fluent Albanian and is married to a sweet
Albanian/Kosovar young lady, who was recently baptized into Christ. PS Wes
is attending ACU (2011-2012)
We had thirteen in attendance on the 11th of April, and a great spirit of
brotherly love was evident. There is still much work to be done in Kosova
to tell people about the saving grace of Jesus, but I came home feeling
optimistic about what I had previously envisioned to be a set-back for the
church. Often we receive lessons to trust God that he will not allow Satan
to overcome what he is building. I praise God for his faithfulness!
In Christ and for His sake,
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Tom Sorensen
Hornets' decision to pass on Duke's Justise Winslow for Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky puzzling
The draft was moving along as if the Charlotte Hornets had scripted it. Willie Cauley-Stein went early so somebody else had to go late. You know who was out there with only one team between him and the Hornets?
Justise Winslow of Duke was.
The Hornets drafted ninth, and if Winslow fell to them, he would be a gift. He's tall, fast and selfless, plays very good defense, can go to the basket and hit from distance. Sure, he's a small forward, and in Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Charlotte has a good one. But the NBA is not about positions. It's about talent. Winslow, who helped lead Duke to the NCAA championship, has it.
I ripped general manager Rich Cho in a column Thursday. But if Winslow fell to Charlotte, nobody could rip this pick. And he did fall. The Pistons inexplicably decided to take Stanley Johnson.
So go to the bench, Nicolas Batum. The Hornets have their man.
I left the press room at Time Warner Cable Arena to feel the excitement from fans. Oh were fans excited. They tittered like kids. Commissioner Adam Silver walked to the lectern and announced that with the ninth pick the Hornets selected -- Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky.
Thus did the excitement end. Fans were shocked and sad and really angry.
Miami took Winslow with the 10th pick. It's almost as if Miami president Pat Riley knows what he's doing.
I'm perplexed. No, that's not true. I'm shocked. I fail to understand Charlotte's rationale. Nothing against Kaminisky, not really; he's tall and can shoot from the outside and stuff. He will, they hope, be the player they expected the No. 4 pick in the 2013 draft, Cody Zeller, to be.
But Winslow, 6-foot-6 and 222 athletic pounds, is going to be so good. Sure, I watched him more than I did Kaminsky because he played in the neighborhood. I watched him and Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones lead the Blue Devils to the national championship. I watched how selfless they are.
I watched Winslow give up his shot to accommodate teammates, and I watched him hit big shot after big shot during Duke's championship run. I watched him guard players big and small, never backing down and always embracing the challenge.
Winslow hit 41.6 percent on 3-pointers this season and an amazing 57.1 percent in the tournament. He is relentless. He goes to the basket. He's not perfect. He doesn't shoot the conventional pull-up jump shot the way many guards do. But he will.
You imagine him on the floor with point guard Kemba Walker and Kidd-Gilchrist? To win in the NBA a team needs three players around which to build.
The Hornets finally were going to have their triumvirate. It was right there, beautiful to envision and close enough to touch.
And then it wasn't. Thursday was one more in a continuing series of draft-night failures.
I don't know who made this pick. But it is evident the Hornets are hung up on tall men from the Big Ten.
Let's see how that's gone so far.
In 2013 the Hornets invested the draft's fourth pick on Indiana 7-footer Cody Zeller. It is fair to say that the pick was terrible.
In 2014 the Hornets invested the ninth pick on Noah Vonleh, 6-10, from Indiana. Charlotte traded Vonleh and Gerald Henderson to Portland Wednesday for Batum. Can you imagine the outcry if, a year ago, Charlotte announced it had traded the ninth pick and Henderson for Batum? The Vonleh pick failed.
To the Big Ten big man collection the Hornets add Kaminsky, a very good college player who is not a great athlete but is 7-1. Call me a homer, but I predict he will be the best of Charlotte's tall Big Ten players.
But, man, they could have had Winslow. The decision is as puzzling as any the Hornets have made, and remember that Bob Johnson once owned this team.
Draft night is supposed to be exhilarating and exciting.
Until the Hornets made their pick it was.
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Adekunle Kehinde, a.k.a. Kunle Kenny, is a Christian recording artiste, voice coach, music director, and music entrepreneur. He holds a B.Sc. in Cell Biology & Genetics and a Masters degree in Molecular Genetics, both from the University of Lagos. However, the Oyo state-born minister followed a stronger passion for gospel music. In this interview with OnBecomingAMan.com, Kunle shares his journey thus far with us, what inspired his 2015 EP (Ose Baba), his most recent single (Holy is the Lord), and insights about his source of inspiration for new songs, amongst other details.
You are a music minister; how did it start for you? (most people started singing at an early age, like 4/5)
My musical expression started from age 4. I was born into an atmosphere of music. My mother being a choir coordinator and a singer, she would always sing and play Christian music around the house. As I grew older, she would take me along with her for choir practice and get me involved in the composition and arrangement process. I had my first music group at age 6 back then in Ondo state, where I spent most of my childhood. The group comprised my cousin, my friend and me.
You have a degree in Cell Biology and Genetics; Why music?
I'd love to say that music chose me. I'm passionate about some other things as well, but music makes me ecstatic. It's like when I'm in the studio having a recording or on stage or even having any activity that is music-related, my blood just boils!! (you get that feeling yeah!) This inexplicable feeling has been a constant reassurance that I was picked by God to do this. It's the most pleasurable thing in the world; knowing that you're doing what you were born to do.
How would you describe your experience so far as a music minister?
It's been a beautiful journey. From my very first studio recording to date, I can say that I have grown, learnt more, and I am willing to learn and become so much more than I am now.
What has it been like being a gospel minister here in Nigeria where secular music is doing quite well?
It has been a test of conviction for me. You can't just want to be a music minister solely for the bucks. Your passion must be driven by something higher; it must be a passion for the souls of men. That's what differentiates what we do as music ministers. Gospel music in Nigeria has come a long way and I believe that with more structures put in place and with better understanding , it will become more lucrative and income generating. It's already happening and it can only get better.
What challenges have you faced as a music minister? How have you overcome these challenges and remained relevant?
I have faced quite a few. From getting the right production (both Audio and Video) at a cost effective rate, to the aspect of promotion and distribution of my songs. I am grateful to God for bringing me into relationships with the right people and I was just favoured by God. I have been learning and growing one step at a time.
I see God's hand in causing me to meet people who just connect with my vision. I am also learning the business aspect of my art. There's music and there's music business. Above all, I want to say that the knowledge gap needs to be closed up. We will definitely do more when we know more. Enlightenment has helped me a lot. That's why I'm so so passionate about teaching and training people.
When it comes to relevance, I pursue just one thing "Excellence". I read and spend a lot of time practising and listening to a variety music materials that will open up my spirit and mind. We need to get it off the minds of people that Gospel music is mediocre, or for mediocre people. It's absolutely not! You've got to keep learning and improving your skill set! It's serious work o! That's why I'm starting my music school. (You're the first to hear this). I'm extremely passionate about enlightenment.
What inspired your first EP, Ose Baba in 2015?
Ose Baba, simply means "Thank You Father". It sums up the depth of gratitude in my heart to God for his love and faithfulness. I wasn't even thinking about an EP. I was in the process of recording and releasing the full Album when the idea came. I was recording a Live studio project when my producer and recording engineer (Dimeji Israel) had to go back to the UK. That was when the idea came, and I thank God for giving me that inspiration.
What inspired your latest song, Holy Is The LORD?
You will be amazed to know that I wrote Holy Is The Lord in 2010. It's a prophetic praise and worship sound. It says the earth is filled with the praise, love and glory of the Lord. It shifts your consciousness from the darkness all around and causes you to declare what's in line with God's word. I was in the living room when the song came. I picked my guitar and boooom! It came alive!. Isaiah 6:1-3 speaks about the revelation of the Glory and beauty of God.
You seem to write and sing love songs to God; are there particular incidents that have influenced this?
Yes oooo!!! God is a God of love!! He loves us soooo much. Black, white, believer and unbeliever. Who you are and what you've done are inconsequential. He loves us all and wants us to know he does. God wants ALL of humanity to draw near to him.
As regards my personal experiences ehn!. I can't begin to tell you all of them. From my childhood when I would have died because I couldn't pass out faeces, to my mother's surgery that almost went south, but for God's intervention, to protection from deadly incidents; numerous miracles of healing and provision in times of need.
I believe if we all look at our lives, we will have hallmarks and milestones of God's favour at different points in our lives. My heart is filled with soooo much gratitude to God. That's my strength and that's the perspective from which most of my songs are birthed.
Remember the first line of "Ose Baba"..it says "looking at my life and all you brought me through…The reason I've come this far is just because of you."
When is your next album coming out?
By God's grace, it's coming out in 2017. Trust me; it's something I'm looking forward to. It's really beautiful. "Holy Is The Lord" is the first single off the upcoming Album. I know this album will bless the world.
What do you say each morning when you wake up?
My father, I thank you. Order my steps by your holy spirit and make me a blessing. I don't joke with Isaiah 60 and 61. I quote them as often as possible.
What's your philosophy? What drives you?
Excellence!!! Excellence!!! Excellence!!! Every fibre of my being is asking to be better than I was yesterday. I want to know God more, learn my craft more and do more with the life and gifts that God has placed in me.
What one thing has been your most memorable accomplishment in 2016; what one thing do you hope to change about yourself in 2017?
Shooting my first music video this year is something that ranks top on that list. I shot the video of one of my songs (I Am Yours/Halleluyah To You) which by God's grace, has become a worship anthem in various places.
In 2017, I want to improve on my music interpretation and production skills and get involved in more community development projects. I also want to explore other areas of my gifting (especially teaching). I trust God to help me.
Any other thing you would like to share?
I want to encourage every other person out there who's starting out or already pursuing their dreams. Keep learning and keep growing. Diligence and consistency will ALWAYS pay off! Thanks to the OnBecomingAMan.com team for hosting me!
Discover more about Kunle Kenny's "Holy is the Lord" and how to get your copy here.
You can reach Kunle Kenny via email: firstname.lastname@example.com, and follow him on social media as follows: Facebook: www.facebook.com/
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Through the red bottle the world is red.
Through the blue bottle, otherwise.
When I moved away
I put a stopper in.
What was home was contained.
Bottle of Paris air—unopenable or it loses
what it was made it separate. Stop.
What was home is unreturnable
What was time is stoppered
a solid line between me and
what was returnable about me
about home.
Home is as Eryn says on my head
and I take my bottle with me no
I take my stopper.
I stop home off to make it
something I can point to.
That there.
Kathryn Cowles' first book, Eleanor, Eleanor, not your real name (Bear Star 2008), won the Dorothy Brunsman Poetry Prize. Her poems have recently appeared or are forthcoming in Diagram, The Offending Adam, Free Verse, Drunken Boat, Word for/ Word, Bombay Gin, and The Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day. She is poetry co-editor of Seneca Review, including a 2014 special issue on hybrid, multimedia, and lit-art forms called Beyond Category. She teaches at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.


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Peacefully and centrally located next to Loch na Keal on the west coast of the beautiful island of Mull, within easy reach of all Mull has to offer.
Downstairs is a sitting room with log fire, leading from which is a games/TV room with table tennis: a dining room to seat 12+ and a nearby pantry with dishwasher: a cloakroom and further shower and laundry room.
Upstairs there are three double and three twin bedded rooms, each with ensuite bathroom. and downstairs a further twin 'cook's' bedroom with ensuite shower (with disabled access)
Wifi connection and telephone are in a small office.
The kitchen is well equipped with a table seating 6-8 and a 4 door aga, electric oven and gas hob.
Beside the house is ample parking and a help yourself log store, and in front a gracious lawn (croquet available): Woodland walkaways behind the house are carpeted with bluebells in spring ad are home to fallow deer.
Killiechronan is 13 miles from the Craignure ferry terminal on the isle of Mull.
The village of Salen with general store, post office, restaurants and bike hire is 2 1/2 miles away: the bright lights of Tobermory a beautiful 13 mile drive: Ulva ferry (crossing to the isle of ulva and sea trips to Iona and Staffa with the possibility of seeing puffins and Dolphins) a stunning 6 mile drive along the coast.
The isle of Mull has numerous attractions for self catering holidays, there are – theatre, restaurants, castles, pony trekking (here at Killiechronan), the sacred isle of Iona (a day trip from Killiechronan), wonderful walks and outstanding wildlife.
Linen and towels provided
Central heating and electricity included
Wi-Fi provided FOC
TV DVD & CD player in sitting room
iPod dock in kitchen & games room
Cot available
Dog kennel on site – No dogs in house
Friday to Friday lets
Electric oven, Gas hob, Microwave
Bread maker, Magimix
Large fridge, Deep freeze
We can provide contact details for a cook
Dishwasher, Small fridge
Washing machine
Tumble dryer
No smoking in all Killiechronan letting properties.
The River Ba flows into the sea a short distance below the House and the long flat pebble beach provides extensive walking at low tide.
Killiechronan offers the perfect location to spot eagles. There are eagles nesting on the estate, it is also a haven for otters and many more wildlife species with red deer on the hill, and tamed fallow deer on the lawn.


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Maiden Speech of Dominic Perrottet MP
Tuesday 31 May 2011
It is an honour to stand here in this place today, before this historic institution. I stand here today where the story of our State so far has been written. I stand here today where a new chapter in that story is now just beginning. And I stand here today only because of the power of strong ideals—ideals that have shaped this State and ideals that have shaped my story. And these are the ideals that I wish to speak about this evening. The first ideal is sacrifice. It is the story of my family. We are all here today indebted to those many people who have worked side by side with us for so many years. My amazing wife, Helen, knows the demands of work and family that we as Australians face in the twenty-first century. For many years while working full time in numerous jobs, including the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Defence Force, Helen also worked late into the night completing a law degree at night school.
She worked hard like so many Australians to better themselves and better their community. Late into the night she applied herself to her studies and cared for her family. I am immensely proud of her as a talented professional, as a soul-mate, and above all as a mother who continues to give everything she has to her two children: Charlotte, who is here in the gallery today, and Amelia, who is due to be born in a few months. To all those parents, particularly mothers, who know the demands and rewards of work, of family and of simply getting through another day I would like to say thank you; we are always in your debt. I had the privilege of growing up in a large family. I am the third of 12 children. As you may imagine, my mother ran a very tight ship. But with so many of us around, she realised very quickly she could not get everything done by herself—and that is where we kids came in.
For most kids, each new school term brought with it a new season. For me—it meant a new job rotation. I polished 12 pairs of shoes in summer. I packed 12 lunches in autumn. I changed 1,200 nappies in winter and then changed them again in spring. My mother took the term "working families" to a whole new level. But it was not just my mother who pushed us hard. My father has always been generous with his wisdom and unstinting in his work ethic. He has worked in small business, in large business, in government business and in non-government organisations to develop our Asia-Pacific neighbours. Dad used to impart his wisdom attained from all his weird and wonderful adventures at our family dinners. In fact, it was at this dinner table where my love of politics began.
From the age of 10, we were required to present an article on current affairs to the family at dinner. I learnt very quickly that current affairs did not include an analysis of the highs and lows of the Balmain Tigers. At a very young age, we were debating a variety of issues ranging from the economic and social developments following the peaceful democratic revolution in Mongolia, to more local issues, such as how the Australian Labor Party could possibly oppose the building of the M2. Such activity, of course, led to some robust political debate. I can often remember being sent to my room from the kitchen table. I only hope that I can prevent the same thing from happening in this place.
It is said that you cannot choose your parents—that they are an accident of birth. Well then, I am the recipient of a very lucky accident. Now that I have a child of my own, I have come to understand that children do not just learn from what parents say, but also from what they do. And if there is one value that my parents, through their example, have personified for me it is sacrifice. They have sacrificed the big houses. They have sacrificed the expensive holidays. They have sacrificed many small and large things that would have made their lives much easier and more comfortable over the past 30 years. And they have sacrificed these things willingly and happily because they chose instead to make an investment in us—their children. I can never repay that investment. But I can acknowledge it and hope to imitate it, not just in my own family but also in the service I give to the people of Castle Hill and to the State of New South Wales.
My second ideal is generosity. It is the story of my electorate. It is customary in these speeches to pay tribute to the beauty of one's electorate. Castle Hill possesses natural bushland, market gardens and State forests, but they are not the qualities that make my electorate special, nor should they. Castle Hill is not defined by its geography, but by its people and, more specifically, by the character of the people who live there. And the defining element of that character is generosity; a generosity, informed by a spirit of service, and expressed through a recognition of our greater obligation to help those in need. This is why I can proudly say that my electorate has one of the highest levels of volunteering not only in the State, but in the entire country. This spirit of service is expressed in spite of the many challenges the residents of my electorate have to deal with on a daily basis.
They face the challenges of rising interest rates. They face the challenges of crippling tolls. And they face the challenges of the ever-increasing cost of living. When Tony Abbott talks about the forgotten families of Australia, he is talking about the families of the Hills district. The families of the Hills are generous by nature. They do not complain. They give of their time. They contribute much through their taxes. And they ask for little in return. Yet I am sad to say that the previous Government took this generosity for granted. For far too long, the blatant neglect of the Hills district has meant our vibrant local community has grown without any adequate growth in infrastructure. Nothing further illustrates this than the failure to build the north-west rail line.
As families from across New South Wales flocked to the Hills district, the Labor Government acknowledged back in 1998 the need to deliver a rail line to the north-west and 13 years later we are still waiting. The Coalition Government is determined to right this unacceptable wrong and my commitment to my electorate is to see this project through. It will be a proud moment when I stand alongside my parliamentary colleagues of the north-west when the first train pulls into Castle Hill since Labor closed our line back in 1932. The community of Castle Hill has always been defined by the principles of honesty, hard work and generosity. Great communities are built on these qualities—and great States as well.
My third ideal is freedom. It is the story of my political beliefs and the party to which I belong. I believe in freedom, because it is only by exercising freedom that individuals can develop the habits of generosity, hard work, fairness and concern for others. I believe that these habits have made our country great and are ultimately the foundation for the pursuit of the good life. You cannot do good without striving to be good. You cannot do good without knowing what is right and then having the courage to do it. And that is what freedom is. It is incumbent on people in this place to lead the way. True leadership in this place requires knowing what is right and doing what is good. And that is what service is.
I have been inspired by many great people to set goals, take on challenges and "give it a go". As the youngest member of this place I feel a special responsibility to encourage other young people to set ambitious goals and embrace big challenges. After leaving school I visited Santa Teresa, a small Aboriginal mission outside Alice Springs. The experience was enriching, not because I was made to attend through some kind of arbitrary curriculum, but because I was inspired to do it myself. The experience helped me shape my goals and aspirations. I embarked on travels overseas, I joined Charlie Lynn on the Kokoda Trail, and I have encouraged others to do the same. I encourage all young people to follow their ambitions and dream of how they might influence others for the good.
I pay special tribute to Ian Campbell, who passed away earlier this week. Ian was a great man; he was the former co-ordinator of the Hills St Vincent De Paul Society and he introduced me to the society. I am of the firm conviction that it is the Liberal Party that best embodies those ideas of freedom and service. John Howard called the Liberal Party "the political custodian of the liberal conservative tradition". Traditionalism with its emphasis on virtue and libertarianism with its foundation of freedom are both vital and necessary strands of the fabric of conservative thought. I believe the Liberal Party is at its best when it embraces both. In my time here I intend to draw on both of these traditions that have guided my own beliefs. I believe that the family is the cornerstone, the nucleus, of our society. As John Paul II said: "As the family goes, so goes the nation and the whole world in which we live".
I believe that true social justice is one that is built on the foundation that respects the dignity of every human being without distinction of race, gender or colour, whether they are born or unborn, whether they are infant or frail aged, whether they are sick or healthy. I believe that every human being has equal dignity and intrinsic value. I strongly support the principles of free markets—we are the party of small business, of enterprise and of wealth creation. And I agree with Churchill when he calls the socialist model the equal distribution of poverty, not wealth. I oppose plans for more social engineering, more welfare handouts and the continual obsession with our rights at the expense of our responsibilities. These toxic ideas signal the death of the opportunity society.
I acknowledge and pay tribute to the role that faith has played, particularly our Judeo-Christian heritage, and the role that it will continue to play in our development as a people. Values like compassion, tolerance, diversity and respect for human dignity are all virtues drawn from this rich heritage. And I am passionate about the ideals of a free society, with limited government; I reject calls for more government spending and intervention in our lives. These are the ideals that inform me. These are the ideals that animate my party. These are the ideals of mainstream Australia. And these are the ideals that will make New South Wales number one again.
My fourth ideal is opportunity. It is the story of my State. Perhaps no other idea divides the modern Liberal and Labor traditions more than our concept of opportunity. Whilst Labor believes in equality of outcomes, we as Liberals believe in equality of opportunity. Milton Friedman says that "equality of opportunity is an essential component of liberty". I say it is also an essential component of good governance. We have enormous opportunity here in New South Wales. We are fortunate that our State has all the ingredients for success. We have boundless economic potential. We have a superior climate for agriculture, with a large quantity of productive land. We have a capital city that is the financial services centre of the nation and a hub for the Asia-Pacific. At the same time we are well positioned on the tourism front, possessing spectacular scenery, mountains and beaches. We have major seaports. We have multiple regional centres. We have a diverse and growing population.
And yet with all these resources at our disposal, and all these opportunities, it is clear that New South Wales has failed to live up to its reputation as the premier State. We have an urgent need for fresh ideas to revitalise our communities—fresh and clear ideas that make sense to the farmer, to the factory worker and to the philosopher. Our goal here in New South Wales should be, as Tony Abbott says, to create the opportunity society. And to do this, we must do three things. First, we must give businesses the freedom to achieve. It is small businesses that are the engine room of our economy. To that end, we must do all we can to reduce the burdens on them—by cutting red tape, by reducing taxes such as payroll tax and by simplifying regulation.
Secondly, we must give our communities the freedom to achieve. Many areas in our State—and I hold up my electorate as an example—are crying out for much-needed infrastructure. The north-west rail line is our start, but it will not be our finish. Thirdly, we must give individuals the freedom to achieve. Our party platform states that governments should encourage citizens through initiative, not limit them by excessive taxes and a stifling bureaucracy. Some say an opportunity society is an impossible dream. Others say that the obstacles are too big and the time too short. I say it is only the opportunity society that guarantees our future prosperity and lays the lasting foundations of our freedom.
There are a number of people who have assisted me on the path to Parliament whom I would like to acknowledge. Whilst I may not have been able to choose my parents, I certainly chose my wife. And I chose very well. I may be new to this place, but I have been involved in politics for many years. And over the past couple of years there have been many ups and downs and some very difficult times. Throughout all of this my beautiful wife, Helen, has been there. She has supported me, advised me, and importantly been there to listen. Darling, you are my rock, and without you I would not be here today.
To my gorgeous daughter, Charlotte, thank you for filling our home with laughter with your constant entertainment. I know that you will be a fantastic big sister to Amelia, when she hopefully arrives sometime in September. To my mum and dad, and all my brothers and sisters—Madeleine, Alexander, Charles, Joseph, Julian, Sophia, Oliver, Gabriel, Francesca, Veronique, Jean Claude and Natasha—thank you for your encouragement, your relentless competitive spirit and overwhelming affection. I would like to particularly single out my brother Charles, who has worked alongside me in politics. We have been a team from the start and will be a team to the finish.
I have been blessed to have many great mates whose friendship and support I truly value. Many of them do not share my love of politics, nor in fact my politics. I thank them for making me even more stubborn in my beliefs. I would also like to thank the following people for their friendship, guidance and advice: Noel McCoy, Steve Joseph, Kyle Kutasi, Nigel Freitas, Thomas Tudehope, Damien Tudehope, Joe Suttie, Phillip Elias, Pat Doherty, Gary Doherty, Tim Abrams, Gerard Abrams, Tony Montgomery, Michael McAuley, Joe Zady, Eddie James, Nat Smith, Anthony McFarlane, Nick Santucci, Richard Fowler, David Ramadge, Jake Hanson, Paul McCormack, Mitch Leach, Steve Dejong and Tamer Masry.
To the members of the Liberal Party who have supported me, and without whom I would not be here, Peter Poulos, Jai Rowell, Dr Peter Phelps, Lynne Webster, Arthur Sinodinos and Scot MacDonald; to the Castle Hill Campaign Committee, my campaign manager, Geoff Clarke, Renate Britton, Julian Whealing, David and Wendy Faulkner-Dick, David York, Ryk and Celia Dabrowski, Riccardo Alloggia, Greg and Monica Guy, Andrew Paddon, Larry Bolitho, Matthew Battersby, Steven Treloar, Les and Gil Dyball, Albert Jaucian and Ronald Azar; to all the members of the Castle Hill conference and the team of volunteers who transformed the electorate of Castle Hill into a sea of activity; to the team at Henry Davis York who provided me with the professional training, discipline and critical thinking to stand me in good stead to make a strong contribution to this place—I thank you all for your friendship and support.
I would like to thank the members of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council who have assisted me in my political endeavours. Thank you for your encouragement and most of all for your loyalty. In particular I thank the Premier, Barry O'Farrell, the Attorney General, Greg Smith, the Minister for Resources and Energy, Chris Hartcher, and the Minister for Fair Trading, Anthony Roberts. I would like to thank members in the other place, the Leader of the Liberals in the upper House and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, the Hon. Mike Gallagher, the Hon. David Clarke, the Hon. Charlie Lynn, the Hon. Marie Ficarra and the Hon. Matthew Mason-Cox. I finally wish to single out and pay special tribute to my predecessor Michael Richardson. Michael was a strong advocate of the Hills district in this place. I wish Michael and Cherry all the very best in their future.
I conclude as I began, by saying that I stand here today only because of four ideals: the sacrifice of my family, the generosity of my constituents, the cherishing of freedom within my party, and boundless opportunities that exist within our State. These ideals will continue to guide my decisions each and every day as I begin my journey in this place and for as long as I am worthy to serve my constituents. Our work here is pressing and our time in this place is short. It is time that we move from words to actions. It is time that we put these ideals to work. And it is time that, together, we write a new story for the State of New South Wales.


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With Relationship Rescue, Philip McGraw has done a great amount of work to try and help people put their lives back together after things have fallen apart. This is no different from anything else that he has done on television with his show that brings in people who are in the middle of family crisis. If there are problems that people are having, he will help them find a way to sole it themselves.
While it might be better to have Dr. Phil right there with you to help you figure things out, his book, Relationship rescue, provides the next best thing. While it is always recommended to go seek counseling, it may not always be feasible. What makes many efforts to save relationships fail is that there is no action taken. Dr. Phil insists that if your relationship is to be saved, then both parties must work to save it. Any marriage counseling or relationship advice that anyone will give you will let you know that work is involved.
Phil McGraw's book gives people instructions that are very helpful but can be difficult because he challenges both parties in the love relationship to look inwardly and own up to their problems and work to fix them. He tells them that they need to work as hard to fix themselves as they expect their partner or spouse to work on theirs. Relationship Rescue says that even if you think that your significant other is the root of all the problems you must scrutinize yourself.
In Relationship Rescue, Dr. Phil asks readers to perform an self analysis regarding their feelings about the relationship. There are lists of questions that are categorized by topics like, "Relationship Health Profile," "Personal Concepts Profile," "The Relationship Behavior Profile: Your Partner," "The Relationship Behavior Profile: You." Just looking at those headings you know that it is going to require some serious work and thinking that will be well worth it once you see an improvement in not only your perceptions of the relationship, but in the relationship itself.
Dr. Phil's Relationship Rescue also encourages people to change their perspective of the relationship form a negative one to a positive one. Most people make things out to be worse than they are. Changing one's viewpoint of the other in the love relationship may help them see that the problems may be as bad as first thought.
Dr. Phil, as always, gives common sense relationship advice that requires some hard thinking and some hard work. There are millions of people who have taken his advice that he gives in this book and seen dramatic improvements in their lives. If you don't have the patience or the time to read his Relationship Rescue book, there is an abridged audiobook available that makes the information easy to understand but also helps in that you get to listen to his sound advice in his own voice.
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Catherine Pliess, Interior Designer, selected To Serve on National Grading Panel
September 23, 2015
Catherine Pliess, Interior Design Program Coordinator of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, was recently selected to be a Grading Coordinator for the Council for Interior Design Qualification's (CIDQ) Fall 2015 administration. Pliess is one of 6 individuals selected for the vital role of NCIDQ Examination Grading Coordinator Fall 2015.
The NCIDQ Examination consists of three parts: two multiple-choice sections (which are machine graded) and a practicum section. The Practicum section of the exam is a three-part drawing practicum graded by interior design practitioners using established criteria set by a group of "master grader" practitioners called Grading Coordinators.
Passing the examination and earning the respected NCIDQ Certificate signifies that an interior designer has met the rigorous standards for education, experience and examination for interior designers in North America. Graders help CIDQ maintain these standards to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
NCIDQ Examination graders are trained to use a well defined and uniformly accepted set of criteria when grading the practicum exams. Each exam exercise is graded by two different graders, who apply professional judgment within the parameters of the established criteria set by CIDQ. The graders evaluate the entire solution to see if a candidate has demonstrated his or her competence in the area being tested. Exercises that receive conflicting scores during the initial grading will be graded a third time by a Grading Coordinator, with that score replacing the divergent score.
"NCIDQ Certificate holders represent qualified interior designers-those who are deemed capable (through education, experience and examination) to protect the public's health, safety and welfare," explains Kim Ciesynski, 2013 CIDQ President. "Our graders are responsible for upholding the standards and determining who those qualified individuals are. The role of a grader is extremely important in ensuring CIDQ's mission of public protection is upheld. We value Ms. Pliess's participation. Our volunteers are the backbone of CIDQ."
All NCIDQ Examination Grading Coordinators are required to be active NCIDQ Certificate holders and former Exam Graders. Pliess earned her NCIDQ Certificate in April, 2005. Ms. Pliess graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Science and has worked in the interior design field for 22 years. In her current position with The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Pliess is responsible for the academic management of the programs in the area of interior design and industrial design. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offers a Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science in Interior Design and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design.
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Love is a very personal thing that can send shockwaves of emotions through our bodies and mind. Yet love isn't something that can just be defined as sharing between two people. Love can be about family, acceptance, faith and even spirituality. Don't make the mistake of defining love as something simple between two people when it's so much more!
This is a list of the top 20 Bible verses about love, with some surprise inclusions that you may have missed in your lifetime. If any of these speaks to you, make sure to keep it somewhere safe where you can recall it if needed. Having that extra bit of inspiration for love can be a real boost to your day.
1. Romans 8:28: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Being dedicated to your faith is about love for your beliefs, and has parallels to a career. A career that you want to be good at feels less like work than a job you are just trying to pass the day with. Having love God will get you an equal amount of love back!


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Divided into two sub-regions by a mountain chain that passes through the area, to the north of the mountains, along the Sea of Japan lies Sanin while Sanyo is to the south of the mountains and faces the Seto Inland Sea.
Sanin is known for its sand dunes, sand museum, Matsue Castle and Izumo Taisha Shrine, one of the oldest shrine complexes in Japan. To the south, Sanyo boasts of attractions like the limestone Akiyoshido Cave, the wooden arch Kintai Bridge, Rurikoji Temple, Miyajima for its iconic giant Torii gate, Korakuen, which is one of the three great gardens of Japan, and Okayama Castle. For those who wish to take the less trodden path through Japan, Chugoku is a good choice.
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Antibiotics have been the primary treatment for bacterial infections since they were first discovered in 1928. Although these drugs are often effective and safe, adverse reactions can occur, with rashes being the most common side effect. Although a drug-induced rash may be due to an allergic reaction, not all drug rashes are caused by allergies. If you experience a rash when taking an antibiotic, inform your doctor right away.
Antibiotics are the most common cause of drug allergy, and the penicillin and sulfa families of antibiotics are typical culprits. An allergic reaction occurs when the body treats a normally harmless substance as foreign, triggering the immune system to fight this perceived invader. Chemicals are produced in this immune response which lead to allergy symptoms -- including a rash. Reactions to the first dose of your antibiotic are possible, but more commonly a rash will appear after several doses of the medication.
Allergic reactions to medications can range from mild to life threatening. An allergic rash most commonly looks like hives, with signs of redness, swelling, itching and sometime blisters, skin peeling and pain. An allergic skin rash will not be in straight lines or localized to one area, but rather will be more generalized across the body, and often involves the face, trunk and extremities. Other signs of drug allergy can be more severe, and include wheezing, shortness of breath, fainting, dizziness, swelling of the lips, throat or mouth, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea.
Nonallergic Drug Rashes
Drug-induced rashes are often not related to an allergic reaction, however, as only 25 percent of adverse drug reactions are caused by allergy. For example, blood thinning medications can cause rash-like bruising from bleeding under the skin, and corticosteroids and lithium may lead to an acne-like rash. Also, certain drugs can cause sensitivity or an allergic response to sunlight, leading to pain and redness like a sunburn. A rash may also be a sign of certain rare and serious drug-related disorders, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or drug-induced lupus.
Whether or not a drug allergy is the cause, anytime you suspect a medication side effect, contact the provider who prescribed the drug -- before you take another dose. If you are told to stop taking an antibiotic due to side effects, you may also be advised to start another antibiotic to complete the treatment of your infection. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may also recommend an over-the-counter antihistamine to counter your rash and other symptoms. Cool baths with colloidal oatmeal or cool wet compresses can also help relieve the itching.
Let your doctor know about any suspected medication side effect. If your doctor evaluates your symptoms and determines you have a true allergy to a specific drug or class of drugs, be sure to tell all of your healthcare providers about this allergy, so these chemicals can be avoided in future prescriptions. Seek emergency medical attention if you have signs of anaphylaxis, the most severe drug side effect. This sometimes fatal complication may start with hives, but rapidly moves into a life-threatening crisis which impairs breathing and sends the body into shock.
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In the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus in Manchester on a November afternoon there was hardly enough light to see the colours and details in your average stained glass window. Instead, I was drawn to the most simple windows with glittering gold borders and some views of the world outside, including eye catching interaction with a huge tree.
As I was leaving, the light caught a small window (below) and showed off the different textures in the many types of white glass used. There is a fabulous pattern made by a staircase outside, together with the contrasting straight and loopy leading this makes a perfect composition in my eyes.
Across the road and wandering around the University buildings, I was drawn to this decorative door and fanlight, where the glazing bars look like a sketch of something impractical, getting towards the loopy without quite making it. There is a huge amount of effort on display in the woodwork and the glass cutting, but the georgian wired panel at top right didn't like what it was asked to do and broke at some stage.
The windows in Whitworth Hall are lovely decorative things. Natural and geometric forms in sympathetic neutral colours, as the lights come on inside the effect is a stunning display of pattern making that fits so well with the neo gothic building (Alfred Waterhouse 1902).
Directly opposite, mounted on the Williamson building, the low light illuminated "Manchester Sun" by Lynn Chadwick. This is a beautiful sculpture, contemporary with the building and another great example of art in public places.


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Samples of more than 40 FSO/FPSO Projects
Samples of more than 40 FSO/FPSO Projects
Floating Storage and Offloading ("FSO") Vessel Conversion
ICE's scope of work: Tender Phase front end engineering design ("FEED") study.
FSO vessel conversion design & project support.
Detail Engineering (including AVEVA Marine 3-D Model)
Procurement Engineering
Construction and Fabrication Engineering
Final Documentation as Built.
Client/Shipyard: Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers / REMONTOWA S.A., Poland
Owner/Operator: Total E&P Norge's Martin Linge Development on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
Year: 2012 & 2013 – 2017
Drill Ship Newbuild
ICE's scope of work: Update and completion of Class package, detail design, assist with procurement of equipment, and generate production information for a series of six deep water drill ships to be built in Japan and Brazil.
Client/Shipyard: Enseada Indústria Naval & Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd (Sakaide and Kobe shipyards)
Owner/Operator: Sete Brasil S.A
Year: 2012 -14
Floating Production Storage and Offloading ("FPSO") Vessel
ICE's scope of work: Marine systems conversion.
Client/Shipyard: SBM Monaco / Keppel Shipyard, Singapore
Owner/Operator: OSX Brasil S.A
Year: 2011 -12
Floating Storage and Offloading ("FSO") Vessel Conversion
ICE's scope of work: Basic and detail design for conversion of a shuttle tanker to an FSO; naval architecture, structural, piping, electrical.
Client/Shipyard: Teekay, Norway / Drydocks World Dubai
Owner/Operator: Teekay Offshore Partners / Occidental Qatar Energy Company LLC
Year: 2009
Floating Production Storage and Offloading ("FPSO") Vessel Conversion
ICE's scope of work: Basic design including structural analyses and Class approvals, detail engineering and shipyard troubleshooting assistance for conversion of a VLCC to an FPSO for service offshore Angola.
Client/Shipyard: Saipem/Moss Maritime Drydocks World Dubai
Owner/Operator: Saipem
Year: 2006 -07
Floating Production Storage and Offloading ("FPSO") Vessel Conversion
ICE's scope of work: Full scope of marine conversion basic design including pre-conversion inspection of VLCC, structural design including extensive FEM analyses, addition of generating capacity, addition of accommodation and heliport, calculation and design of topside support structures, safety analyses, integration of topside and marine systems, addition of offloading and spread mooring systems, arrangement of riser support structures, all related Class (ABS) submissions and shipyard trouble-shooting assistance in Dubai.
Client/Shipyard: Saipem / Drydocks World Dubai
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Women in the Art World
In Brief:
The June 2015 issue of ARTnews is dedicated to Women in the Art World. Since the 1971 publication in this magazine of Linda Nochlin's seminal essay "Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?" we have returned repeatedly to the subject. Here we explore the position of women in the arts today, looking at statistics as assembled in an essay by Maura Reilly, who served as guest contributing editor for the issue, and asking artists of several generations to respond to those figures and her observations. Our coverage analyzes the stereotypes that women encounter and includes an edited excerpt of a recent interview of Nochlin by Reilly that appears in Women Artists: The Linda Nochlin Reader (Thames & Hudson, June 2015). We suggest you begin by reading the issue's Editor's Letter.
Editor's Letter
An Introduction
Taking the Measure of Sexism:
Facts, Figures, and Fixes Maura Reilly
The Artists Respond:
Different Generations Speak Out
- Eleanor Antin
- Lynda Benglis
- Coco Fusco
- Chitra Ganesh
- Cleopatra's
- K8 Hardy
- Deborah Kass
- Carolee Schneemann
- Cindy Sherman
- Shahzia Sikander
- Mickalene Thomas
- Betty Tompkins
- Jamian Juliano-Villani
- Wangechi Mutu
- Martha Wilson
- Guerrilla Girls
- Carrie Mae Weems
Black-Sheep Feminists:
A Subset of Feminist Artists Pushed the Limits of Body Art, Political Correctness, and Female Sexual Agency; Today Their Work Is More Influential Than Ever ALISON M. GINGERAS
Listing Women:
Do Lists Gloss Over Problems or Bring Them into Focus? RUBA KATRIB
On Sexism in the Art World:
A "Woman" Is Fine So Long as She Is White, Not Feminist, and Plays the Role of "Artist Genius" AMELIA JONES
Linda Nochlin on Feminism Then and Now:
It All Began When She Was Reading Peter Pan and Cut Out Tinker Bell's Eyes MAURA REILLY
Retrospective: The 1971 Issue
- "Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?" LINDA NOCHLIN
- Eight Artists Reply
- Editorial: Is Women's Lib Medieval? THOMAS B. HESS


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Meet The Paper Hatchet family.
Sometimes a guy just needs to send his friend a card that is NOT covered with kittens or glitter. You know, when you want to shoot someone a note, or congratulate them on that big promotion, where do you find a card for that?
We've come up with cards for our man friends - guys who are comfortable in wingtips, work boots or sneakers. Cards that make you snicker and let them know you care -- but not too much.
About us: His job takes him around the world. She is an on-air crafting personality. They've been married for 15 years. Sometimes the stars align (or cocktails are present), and her path crossed with the stationery makers from 1canoe2. Suddenly what started as a small idea formed in "his office" (every man's center of true inspiration), seemed like a really good idea. Using Paper Hatchet's wit and 1canoe2's insider info, we are bringing great cards to the men in your life.


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Acid attack on sisters: 5 Herat policemen dismissed
Acid attack on sisters: 5 Herat policemen dismissed
HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Five police officers have been dismissed after unknown individuals sprinkled acid on the faces of two sisters in the capital of western Herat province, an official said on Thursday.
Police spokesman Abdul Ahad Walizada told Pajhwok Afghan News the removal of top police officials of fourth police district of Herat City happened after the orders of Presidential Palace to Interior Ministry and to the provincial police headquarters.
The dismissal of top official occurred after committing negligence in their duty.
Police chief, his deputy, crime branch chief, counter-terrorism chief and head of control had been dismissed from their positions over negligence in performing their responsibilities.
Unknown individuals sprayed acid on the faces of two sisters in the capital of western Herat province on Wednesday.
The victims were admitted to the Burns Ward of the Herat Hospital.
Mohammad Rafiq Sherzai, an official in-charge at the Herat Zonal Hospital, told Pajhwok Afghan News that early in the morning the two sisters were on their way to attend a course when they were attacked by unidentified individuals in Girdai Parak area of Herat city.
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We Have Shifted Our Method
For many years, we have equally promoted every weekend series. Every month we have introduced a new series, printed thousands of postcards, and mailed them to our community to invite them to join us.
That worked really well...for a long time. Our full-color postcards have been an effective invite tool for our people to hand to their friends.
But sometime last year we realized the effectiveness of that method was decreasing. Many of our people would get a postcard, glance at it, smile and throw it away. It had become just more noise in their life. It no longer grabbed their attention. It no longer motivated them to invite their friends. So, we stopped printing them.
That's right, we decided we could get more people to our series if we stopped spending so much money on advertising. So, for most series, that means we no longer print or mail the full-size color postcards.
Instead, we will put all of our advertising dollars into two series each year--we'll call them the "Big Deal" series. This year we are doing our first Big Deal series in March. Taking an idea from CedarCreek Church, we will make two series each year a big deal. And we'll ramp up everything we do to make a big deal out of our guests during those series.
This month our entire Go Fish series is for the purpose of preparing our congregation for the big deal series. You might say we are turning up the evangelism temperature in the church.
So what is the Big Deal series? I'm glad you asked...here is Mark Beeson introducing the idea to our crowd this past weekend.
Nearly 1100 people voted by text for the promotional graphic. Which idea would you have chosen?


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Hi ladies,
We don't have a budget for a videographer, so we were looking at buying a video camera around or under $250. Has anyone has success with this? Any recommendations? I realize the video camera will have to be in the front row so you can hear us. Quality doesn't need to be amazing.


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Bumblebee III is Chicago Sailing's prized vessel and at 53 feet she is also our largest. As an internationally pedigreed ocean racer, Bumblebee delivers a thrilling sailing experience every time she takes to the water. You and your guests will marvel the grace and power as our ocean thoroughbred sprints along lakeshore in style. Your professional captain will ensure that your outing is memorable, even offering opportunities to steer and handle sail trim.
You will be as delighted by Bumblebee's comfortable deck seating and spacious accommodations as her performance. Down below, you will find a small galley, and crew table, and a well-appointed head. The deck is large and relatively flat, making it easy for your guests to move around the boat. The deck also includes comfortable seating around a central table for serving beverages and treats. Many guests enjoy taking advantage of the spectacular photo opportunities. Every picture is a masterpiece when Bumblebee is the setting and the Chicago skyline is the backdrop.
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With my husband being in the military, the kiddos being in school, having two fur babies, and my full time job, it is often difficult to find time to take a family vacation. Before considering a vacation, we have to make sure that my husband has leave days available, that my kids are out of school, that we have a pet sitter, and that I am able to take leave from work. There are so many factors to cross-reference before we make a final decision. Then we have to actually look for a destination that is safe to visit for an American family with two kids. Oh and I forgot to mention, you have to book it far in advance so that it won't cost you an arm and a leg!
We recently took a trip to Playa del Carmen in Cancun, Mexico. I know that often times people are very turned off to vacationing in Mexico due to the news they hear about tourists being killed etc. But, I grew up in San Diego and was constantly going across the border to Tijuana so I am not afraid to visit Mexico at all. In fact, I love going to Mexico. I love the culture, the hospitality and most of all the food!
During our trip to Mexico, we stayed at a beautiful resort called The Royal Haciendas which we booked on Expedia.com. It is a 4 star resort with the option to opt for an all-inclusive stay which we did and it was soooo worth it! It was so beautiful! We stayed in a one bedroom suite which had a hot tub on the balcony! Needless to say, our kiddos had a blast in there. The grounds of the resort had two adult pools, four hot tubs, two kiddie pools and ample of family fun to chose from. They had an adolescent/preteen club/lounge with several video game consoles for kids to enjoy. The spa was absolutely flawless! I got to enjoy a massage/facial combo with a therapist who literally had magic hands! She released so much stress that I had built up from years and years of working in my industry. We were assigned our own personal concierge who helped us look for activities we could do outside the resort. We took advantage as we did get a discounted rate for booking through the resort. The excursion was a full day of fun on a catamaran sailing from Cancun, MX to Isla Mujeres which is a small island off the coast of Cancun. The catamaran trip included free drinks, lunch, snorkeling and parasailing. It pretty amazing! I recommend this for adults and children who can swim. I had to stay on the catamaran with my youngest because he isn't a strong swimmer. But my husband and our oldest got to go snorkeling and they said it was a beautiful sight!
Us pictured on the catamaran:
We already had an excursion booked which we to booked on Expedia.com. It was trip to Chichen Itza, a Mayan village named Hubiku, and a small town called Valladolid. It was such a great experience! It was a guided tour which included breakfast and lunch with alcoholic beverages (non-alcoholic for the kiddos). The host was a descendant of the Mayans and was super funny! We visited the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza which were absolutely breathtaking! We also bathed in sacred ancient waters of a cenote in the Mayan town of Hubiku where we had traditional Mexican and Mayan cuisine for lunch. It was absolutely delicious!
Us pictured in Chichén Itzá below:
Us pictured in the sacred underwater Mayan cave:
Overall, we had a great time in Mexico and will most likely be back to visit. My husband and I like to incorporate immersing our children in different cultures as part of our parenting style. By using this parenting method, our children have the opportunity to learn first hand what those cultures and people offer. The Mexican people offered nothing but the best hospitality and we are happy that we were able to spend time there. We cannot wait to come back again some day!


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Having recently been named in the 'Recruitment Top 50', the Certus Recruitment Group is currently experiencing considerable growth both in the UK and internationally. Our Australian office opened in July 2018 and we have plans to expand into North America in 2019/20.
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