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Few things say 'seaside holiday' quite like a stroll along the pier, and Llandudno Pier is a real gem!
A little bit about the history of Llandudno Pier
With its Grade II listed status, it's a traditional seaside pier dating from the late 1800s with an array of shops, cafes, bars and attractions – offering fun for all the family!
Stretching 2,295 feet (700 m) over the sea, Llandudno Pier is the longest in Wales, and one of the UK's finest, and was voted "Pier of the Year 2005" by the members of the National Piers Society.
This outstanding iron pier was built in two phases – the straight section (from the gate near Happy Valley) was opened to the public on 1 August 1877. The spur, which now gives Llandudno Pier its main entrance from the promenade was added in 1884.
Things to do on Llandudno Pier
In addition to the shops, selling goods ranging from buckets and spades, candles and retro memorabilia to fantastic photography of Llandudno Pier and Llandudno, there are two amusement arcades. Leisure Island situated at the promenade end of the Pier is open all year round (except Christmas Day). At the end of the pier, the Deck Arcade is a 'Penny Arcade' which still has the old games and slot machines providing entertainment for all age groups.
There are also funfair rides and a slide that younger children will love – these are located about half way down the pier.
At the pier head, there's a bar where you can enjoy a drink, and a separate café for a tasty meal, an ice cream or a tempting afternoon cake. If you fancy catching your own supper there's a fishing platform.
Fishing is permitted on the Pier Landing Stage at 8am - 6pm (off season) and 8am - 10pm (main season). Day Fishing Permits are available from the Café at Pier Head at £5.00 per Person.
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At the time of the 2006 application, core facilities and shared infrastructure were largely lacking and access to expensive equipment and high-end technology was dependent on individual collaborations.
Founding the Nikon Imaging Center (NIC) in 2005 was a first step towards implementation of core infrastructure, but this was still in its infancy in 2006.
The development of core facilities was of particular importance for young researchers and junior groups, who gained access to and training in state of the art and high end technologies. All core facilities are in very high demand. Where applicable, electronic booking systems were introduced and all core facilities feature approved access regulations, a user fee system, and continuous training activities.
Access to core facilities is open to all researchers in the life sciences independent of institutional affiliation. A user survey conducted in 2010 gave highly positive marks and some suggestions for improvement.
CellNetworks has been instrumental to implement 9 core facilities with support from its central technology platform. In addition, joint infrastructure for computational sciences was installed including a computing cluster and methods support as well as the Large Scale Data Facility (LSDF), one of the largest storage devices in life sciences with a storage capacity of 6 petabyte (6 x 1015 bytes) at BioQuant.
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Learn how Aerosud Aviation applied TOC to their production.
Aerosud Aviation, with the help of Marris Consulting, began their TOC implementation in 2014. In this video they focus on TOC implementation in production, and discuss:
In another video you can learn more about how Aerosud Aviation implemented Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM). Especially interesting is their implementation of visual system:
"At Aerosud a visual means of focus has been implemented through the use of a significant object, known as a "mascot". A "mascot" is given to the resource performing the task on the critical chain, upon completion of this task the mascot is then moved to the resource performing the next task on the critical chain. In so doing the "mascot" moves along the sequence of tasks making up the critical chain. With a "mascot" on his/her desk, the resource must only work on the critical chain task, in so doing multi-taking is eliminated and focus is ensured. Aerosud has implemented the use of several fun "mascots" to further visually enhance the significance of the critical chain task."
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Are There Different Types of Floor Graphics?
The Different Types of Floor Graphics?
Depending on exactly how you want to apply your floor graphics for you event, such as location, the type of surface, indoor or outdoor, water exposure, etc., will determine the type of floor graphic you should use. The following will provide a summary, taking into account the scenarios listed above, regarding what type of floor graphics you should use based on what you are trying to accomplish.
For normal outdoor fare, using Asphalt Art's patented, aluminum foil with glass bead non-slip coating and adhesive backing would be ideal. This type of floor graphic is excellent for outdoor sidewalk and street graphics on concrete, asphalt, brick, pavers, etc. This floor graphic is designed to handle both pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and no lamination, nor heat gun is required. This AsphaltArt floor graphic is highly conformable, and it is easy to install and remove.
Asphalt Art's Sport Walk is a white textured vinyl with adhesive backing for short term outdoor graphics on smooth surfaces. No lamination is required. The Sport Walk floor graphic edition is suitable for pedestrian traffic for up to one week, under moderate temperature ranges. Therefore, depending on how long you want the floor graphic to last, if you are holding a one day or weekend event, Sport Walk will be a terrific option. For something more long term, go for Asphalt Art's more trademark solution.
The Asphalt Art Cat Walk is a white, textured vinyl with removable adhesive for short to medium term indoor graphics, and requires no lamination. This brand of floor graphic is more suitable for wet locations, such as around pools and a pool deck, showers, and saunas. The Cat Walk has a moderate durability time of roughly three months.
Very comparable to the Ashpalt Art Cat Walk is the company's Clear Walk floor graphic. It is made of the same contents and materials as the Cat Walk, however, it is a clear textured vinyl, versus the white textured vinyl.
Yet another option from Asphalt Art is the Tex Walk, which is a repositional, white, textured vinyl with fabric backing and adhesive back. Just like the other Asphalt Art floor graphics, the Tex Walk needs no lamination. The Tex Walk is ideal for indoor carpet, painted surfaces, metal surfaces, wood floors, and walls. Depending on where you are placing the Tex Walk floor graphic, it can last for about a month on a floor.
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Nikki Reed: Super Bowl Hiking with Shirtless Brother Nathan!
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Review: Director Joanna Hogg's "The Souvenir"
It was only weeks before production was starting on "The Souvenir," the story goes, and British director Joanna Hogg and her friend, actress Tilda Swinton, still didn't have a lead actress. The role of Julie, an affluent, twentysomething film student in 1980s London, was loosely based on Hogg...
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Review: Director Jonathan Levine's "Long Shot"
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen make a sparkling comedic duo in the unconventional romantic comedy "Long Shot," about a sleek politician and a schlubby journalist that is more than its superficial premise. The film from director Jonathan Levine, which does its fair share of over-the-top gross-out...
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Review: Directors Anthony and Joe Russo's "Avengers: Endgame"
Satisfaction is a complicated concept in Marvel Land. On the one hand, every morsel of pre-release information is obsessively poured over in feverish anticipation. But by the time the movie is coming out, a sudden hush comes over die-hard fans who, to avoid spoilers, have abandoned their phones,...
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Review: "HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé"
Beyoncé is extremely private, and only lets you know what she wants you to know, when she wants you to know it — typically, in a surprise post be it on her website or Instagram. But throughout the years, she's slightly cracked open her door to reveal parts of her life and personality — apart from...
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BANG Music + Audio Post has been a fixture in the advertising and entertainment industries for over two decades. SHOOT has known BANG's founder, Lyle Greenfield, for all of those years--in part because of his involvement, along with industry colleagues, in the formation of the Association of Music...
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Review: Aretha Franklin Concert Film "Amazing Grace"
After many dangers, toils and snares, the long-lost Aretha Franklin concert film "Amazing Grace" has finally seen the light, and good Lord is it good. Filmed over two sessions in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in the Watts section of Los Angeles, it captures Franklin at...
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Up-and-Coming Directors: Spring Collection Hits The Runway
SHOOT 's spring ensemble of up-and-coming directors includes a former agency creative director with comedy improv experience who's landed her first production company roost and already some noteworthy helming gigs. Also in the mix is a filmmaker who's made an auspicious debut in the U.S. market...
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Cinematographers & Cameras: Lensing "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Blinded by the Light," "Maniac," "Giant Beast"
One DP recently garnered his first career Best Cinematography BAFTA Film Award nomination. Another lensed a film which made a major splash at Sundance, was acquired by Warner Bros. and is scheduled to premiere at theaters in August. A third cinematographer recently wrapped his second Netflix series...
Monday, Apr. 1, 2019
Spring 2019 Director's Profile: Ridley Scott
A high-profile return to commercialmaking and a first foray into directing U.S. series television reflect a perennial creative thirst for storytelling on the part of an artist who's already proven he can tell any story imaginable. Yet Sir Ridley Scott persists, recently helming via RSA Films his...
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Spring 2019 Director's Profile: Floyd Russ
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The Corner Kick – Street Tacos & Sports Cantina Review
Written by Stacy Winters
After being open only a few months they are quickly gaining quite the following at their casual sports Cantina located in a non-descript strip mall in the heart of Millard, where they're serving up street tacos and wings. Juan Magaña and Jose Luis Gutierrez, the proprietors behind the concept, are on to something that might be a little hard to classify, but The Corner Kick melds sports bar, restaurant, and taqueria successfully into the appropriately dubbed sports cantina.
The Corner Kick is casual with a reflection of the owners' clear passion for soccer. There are approximately twelve television screens placed throughout so no matter where you sit you will have a good view of the day's games. The atmosphere is bright and pleasurable, almost guaranteed to lighten any mood.
The Corner Kick has a full bar menu offering several popular draft beers on tap including the local Infusion Vanilla Bean Blonde, Lagunas I.P.A, Dos Equis, Modelo as well as a few other domestics. The careful selection of draft beers shows they understand their clientele. While they're not looking to be a craft beer bar, they are offering enough variety to appeal to the masses. They also offer up a reasonably priced margarita (frozen or on the rocks) as well as a Mexican (Tequila) or my personal favorite Moscow Mule (Vodka) that are big on taste.
The food here is pretty special, setting it apart from the chains and long-standing restaurants in the area. For starters, the group I was with sampled the salsa, bean dip, queso, and guacamole. The dips were served with a combination of flour and corn chips. Of the four, the standout by far was the guacamole. This was some of the freshest guacamole I have had short of the tableside guacamole that a few restaurants offer. Juan confirmed that they make their guacamole several times throughout the day so it is always fresh. This was very evident.
While The Corner Kick offers a variety of wings, all of which can be ordered in the ever-popular char-buffed style, the char-buffed Hot Trick wings are every bit as good as Oscars in Omaha. These wings have a tinge of Teriyaki, a bit of heat and a nice char that make them quite addictive. All wings are served with the standard celery and carrot sticks as well as your choice of ranch or blue cheese.
I appreciate that street tacos have become approachable to the masses. They are fun, flavorful, creative, and The Corner Kick's tacos are every bit as good and authentic as the street tacos you can get on South 24th. They may not have all the meats you would find in an authentic taqueria such as lengua or cachete, but you can find the staples that you would expect such as asade, al pastor, carnitas and barbacoa. I have tried all of the street tacos and my personal favorite is the al pastor. It is served in the traditional style with double corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, bits of pineapple and a wedge of lime. If I had one complaint it would be that the carnitas was a tad dry. We shared that thought with Juan during our visit and he took our feedback very seriously, understanding that success will only come if they continue to improve.
The Corner Kick's tacos are every bit as good and authentic as the street tacos you can get on South 24th
The standout of the meal were the steak fajitas. Everyone in the group during this visit agreed that these were the most flavorful fajitas any of us had ever eaten. I don't know what was in the seasoning but it made us want to keep eating them. The peppers and onions were fresh, crisp and not overcooked. The steak was a tad overcooked, but the flavor profile more than made up for it.
The menu also includes a variety of taco shell options, enchiladas, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas as well as few dessert options including churros. In talking to Juan, they are also looking to add tortas to the menu but will not do so until they can find the perfect bolillo bread for their sandwiches. This is just another example of their focus on quality and unwillingness to compromise.
The service on our visit was very attentive but not overly obtrusive. Juan acknowledged that their service has been inconsistent at times, making this issue a major focus for them to improve on. He knows that they need to hire additional servers but they are also focused on hiring the right people for the atmosphere they've created. I personally appreciate that Juan and Jose are not willing to sacrifice their vision just to get employees in the door. In chatting with the servers, they expressed appreciation for the way Juan and Jose operate the business and treat the employees. They shared that they feel like valued contributors to the success of the business and the customer experience. Juan and Jose have allowed their chef to have significant input into the menu and how the food is prepared, which is evident in the freshness and flavor of their dishes.
The Corner Kick has a very active social media presence promoting daily specials and happy hour specials as well as information about recurring live music performances. I encourage you to follow them on Facebook to keep up with all the happenings at this new and exciting concept in west Omaha.
The Corner Kick Street Tacos & Sports Cantina is located at 13806 P St, Omaha, NE 68137 in Millard.
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan is right to push the nation's schools to develop teacher evaluation systems that take student achievement into account. The teachers' unions, which have long opposed the idea, are beginning to realize that they can either stand on the sidelines or help develop these systems. We hope they will get involved and play a constructive role.
The politically savvy American Federation of Teachers has decided that it is better to get in the game. In New Haven, the union has agreed in its new contract to develop an evaluation system in collaboration with the city. Secretary Duncan praised the agreement lavishly. But the accolades seem premature given that crucial details have yet to be worked out.
Mayor John DeStefano Jr. deserves credit for leading these negotiations and setting ambitious educational goals for the city, including halving the achievement gap between poor and wealthy students.
The new agreement gives the city important new tools, starting with significantly more authority to remake chronically failing schools.
System administrators will be able to remove the entire staff at a failing school and require teachers to reapply for their jobs. This should allow the new principals to build stronger teams.
(Teachers who are not rehired at these so-called turnaround schools will have the right to be placed elsewhere, at least until they are evaluated, which means that New Haven could still end up passing around teachers who should be ushered out of the system.)Continue reading the main story
School reformers were excited to hear that New Haven planned to take student performance into account in its teacher evaluations. But they uttered a collective "uh-oh" upon hearing that the details — including how much weight would be given to student performance — would be hashed out by a committee that includes teachers and administrators.
To be taken seriously, the evaluation system must be based on a clear formula in which the student achievement component carries the preponderance of the weight. It must also include a fine-grained analysis that tells teachers where they stand.
The New Haven contract represents a promising first step. But there is still a lot of room for politicking and shenanigans. Political leaders, school administrators, parents and everyone else who cares about improving education in this country will have to keep a close eye as this effort moves forward.Continue reading the main story


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Court orders restoration of Mubashir Lucman's 'Khara Sach'
A five-member LHC bench headed by Justice Mazahir Ali Akbar Naqvi conducted the proceedings of the case and issued its verdict.
The court said it had no grudge with any media house or any specific journalist. The bench said: "All channels must work within the framework of law."
Mubashir Lucman told the LHC bench that he respected courts and judiciary while whatever said/done in his program was unintentional. The court accepted his version and permitted him continue his program until next hearing on November 28.
Lucman, while talking to ARY News, said he and ARY News wholly respect the judiciary. He told that he filed a compassionate appeal before the honourable court and it gave the verdict on his appeal.
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"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" is a song from the Disney 1946 live action and animated movie Song of the South, sung by James Baskett.[1] With music by Allie Wrubel and lyrics by Ray Gilbert, "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.[1] It was the second in a long line of Disney songs to win this award, after "When You Wish upon a Star" from Pinocchio.[1]
For many years the song was part of an opening theme medley for the Wonderful World of Disney television program and it has often been used in other TV and video productions by the studio. It is one of many popular songs that features a bluebird ("Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder"), epitomized by the "Bluebird of Happiness," as a symbol of cheer.
The song is influenced from the chorus of the pre-Civil War folk song "Zip Coon", a "Turkey in the Straw" variation: "Zip a duden duden duden zip a duden day".[2] "Zip Coon" is now considered racist as it plays on a derogatory slang term for African Americans.[3]
Cover versions[edit]Edit
|Single by Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans
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- The Kingsmen sang this song during a special episode of Fibber McGee and Molly to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the show's sponsor,S.C. Johnson Company The rendition of the song mentions the sponsor within the lyrics "It's true/It's actual/Everything is Johnson's Wax-ual."
- Johnny Mercer had a #8 hit with his rendition of the song in 1947.[4]
- Guy Mitchell released a cover in 1961.[5]
- Connie Francis recorded the song in April 1962 for her album Connie Francis sings Award Winning Motion Picture Hits. The original recording of the Francis version appeared only on the Australia and New Zealand releases of the album. On all other international releases of the album the song appears with a new orchestration (recorded in March 1963) while keeping Francis' original 1962 vocals.
- Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, a Phil Spector-produced rhythm and blues trio from Los Angeles, recorded this song[6] in late 1962, hitting #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. This version peaked at #45 in the UK Singles Chart in 1963.[1]
- Freddie and the Dreamers included the song in their 1963 like-titled album, Freddie and the Dreamers.
- The Hollies recorded a version in 1963 with their original drummer. It is only available on the compilation, The French EP Collection, Vol. 1.
- The Dave Clark Five recorded the song for their first UK album, A Session with The Dave Clark Five in 1964.
- Doris Day recorded the song in 1964 for her album With a smile and a song.
- Louis Armstrong recorded an LP called Disney Songs: The Satchmo Way in 1968 featuring a number of Disney songs including "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah."
- The Gaylettes, a Jamaican ska group, covered the song in the late 1960s.
- The Jackson 5 covered it as the first song on their first LP, Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5 in 1969.
- Muppet bunnies performed this song on a 1980 episode of The Muppet Show.
- Steve Miller included a version on his Born 2 B Blue album (1988).
- Actor Chevy Chase sings this song in the 1989 Universal Pictures comedy film Fletch Lives.
- Avant garde big band jazz leader Sun Ra included a version on his Disney tribute album, Second Star to the Right album (1989).
- On the direct-to-video/album release Simply Mad About the Mouse in 1991, a rotoscoped Ric Ocasek sings a psychedelic cover of the song.
- Paula Abdul recorded the song with a pop twist to it for the album "For Our Children" in 1992.
- The Australian children's show Play School recorded a version of the song for the album Play School in the Car.
- Mannheim Steamroller covered the song on their 1999 album, Mannheim Steamroller Meets the Mouse.
- Domino covered a Eurobeat version of the song on the album Eurobeat Disney in 2000.
- Stevie Brock sings this song on DisneyMania Vol. 2 CD in 2004.
- Aly & AJ sings this song on DisneyMania Vol. 3 CD in 2005.
- Miley Cyrus sings this song on DisneyMania Vol.4 CD in 2006.
- Japanese singer Ami Suzuki sings this song for a Disney Music Store Japan special promotion in December 2006.
- Diana Ross & The Supremes recorded a version of this song for their unreleased album, Diana Ross & The Supremes Sing Disney Classics.
- John Tartaglia and the cast of Johnny and the Sprites will cover this for Disney Music Block Party.
- British comedian Bill Bailey performs a "Portishead" version of the song in his Part Troll show uas a proposed new British national anthem.
- The Mummies cover the song on the album, Death by Unga Bunga!!
- The Disney Sing-Along Songs home video "Disneyland Fun" features a version of the song with a faster tempo, updated instrumentation, and a rap verse about Splash Mountain.
- Actor Tom Hanks sings his own version of this song in the 1984 movie Splash.
- On the 63rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, the song was featured on the "Dream Stage" finale, as performed by Arashi, AKB48, Perfume and Kanjani8.
- Harry Nilsson recorded a version of the song for Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films.
Public usage[edit]Edit[2]The Zip-a-Dee Lady is a fictional ship featured in the popular Disney theme parkride Splash Mountain. It is named after the song.
The song is heard during the finale of the popular Disney theme park ride Splash Mountain, and can be found on many official albums:
- The Disney Collection: the Best-Loved Songs from Disney Motion Pictures, Television, and Theme Parks (1987/1991/2006 CD)
- The Official Album of Disneyland and Walt Disney World (1991 CD)
- Disneyland/Walt Disney World: The Official Album (1997 CD)
- Walt Disney World Resort: Official Album (2000 CD) – as part of the ride's soundtrack
- Official Album: Walt Disney World Resort Celebrating 100 Years of Magic (2001 CD) – as part of the ride's soundtrack
- Disneyland Park: The Official Album (2001 CD) – as part of the ride's soundtrack
- A Musical History of Disneyland (2005) – as part of the ride's soundtrack
- The Disneyland Resort: Official Album (2008) – as part of the ride's soundtrack
- Children's Yesteryear Favourites (2008) – through CRS Records
Another place it has been used is the Disney play, "Alice in Wonderland Jr.", with one small lyric change, "Mr. Bluebird" becoming "Mr. Bubble" It is also played during the Magic Kingdom Welcome Show as the show train pulls into Main Street Station. The song has also been used in parades at the theme parks:
- Remember the Magic Parade – the soundtrack can be found on Disneyland/Walt Disney World Music Vacation.
- Share A Dream Come True Parade – the soundtrack can be found on Magic In The Streets: Parade Memories (2001 CD).
- Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade – the soundtrack can be found on Magic In The Streets: Parade Memories (2001 CD).
The song is also the train melody for the Maihama station of the Keiyo Line in Chiba, Japan. Directly south of Maihama station, lies Tokyo Disneyland.
Also, BBC Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans starts his breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 with "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" each weekday morning in the United Kingdom.


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This crochet hook is made from BLACK PALM and GABON EBONY. This hook is shaped with a larger handle to relieve stress on the hand and wrist when crocheting. The hook has an Ergonomic shape that fits nicely in the hand.
The crochet hook measures 5 3/4" to 8" long depending on the size of the hook and is 3/4" to 1" in diameter at its widest.
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Sizes K (6.5mm) and smaller are 5 3/4" to 6 1/4" long.
Sizes L (8mm to M (9mm) are 6 1/4" to 7" long.
Sizes N (10mm) and larger are 7" to 8" long.
Hooks with multiple woods tend to be to the longer side of these measurements. The reason for the variation is that each hooks is hand turned and while the standard shape, which gives the Ergonomic advantage, is maintained each hook is uniquely it's own.
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Black Palm is highly variable in weight, strength, and hardness.
Black Palm consist of black fibers embedded in a lighter tan or light brown colored body. Fibers are more densely packed toward the outside of the tree trunk, becoming more and more sparse toward the center of the tree. The center core of the tree is soft and contains none of the darker vascular bundles that give the wood its characteristic look and hardness. Black Palm is nearly opposite of the typical woods with harder wood being the heartwood and the outer. sapwood being softer.
Common uses are flooring, boatbuilding, walking sticks, knife and tool handles, rafters, furniture, and turned objects.
Gabon Ebony (Diospyrus Crassiflorais) a dense and heavy wood used for making a variety of items including musical instruments such as bagpipes, violin pegs, chessmen, buttons, handles for cutlery, and of course stick shafts and handles, for which a strong wood is a necessity. Ebony is one of the most difficult woods to carve given its hardness, and traditionally only master carvers were given the opportunity. Ebony trees are relatively small, and are found in the tropical rainforests of Africa, India, Ceylon, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The bark of ebony is tan and generally light in color, and the outer wood is a soft white. It is the inner portion of the tree that is fine-grained, dense, dark colored, strong and heavy, and has been prized for centuries.
Known for its jet-black color, ebony varies from deep black to dark red, with a variety of rich dark shades. Heartwood may display dramatic and irregular striping of bright brown, gray or greenish black on a deep black background. It is genetics that determines the shade, along with moisture, mineral content of the soil, and age/growth rate of the tree. Generally, the darker ebony is found at higher altitudes and from older trees. Ebony with more red tones has its origin at lower altitudes and from soil with greater iron content. Ebony is a scarce and costly wood.


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I've recently incorporated accelerated mobile pages (AMP) into the code on RK.md. AMP aims to build an open-source platform to load web pages SUPER fast on mobile clients. This is accomplished by placing an emphasis on content over fancy design and is already being used by many popular sites on the Internet. Plus, Google supposedly gives AMP-driven sites a search engine optimization (SEO) boost. 😉
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Google Cloud Connect Brings Microsoft Office Online
Google Docs has continued its full-frontal assault on your preferred office suite with the introduction of Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office, which basically turns Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint into powerful Google Docs editors.
Unfortunately, it's Windows-only for now (though Apple fanboys were graced with mobile editing last week), but it seems like a no-brainer for even the staunchest Office advocate. Even if you have no intention of actually using Google Docs, the plugin can just hum away in the background, backing up your documents to Google's servers automatically, protecting you in the event of an unfortunate hard drive meltdown.


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As expected, the women arriving to the 2018 Golden Globes red carpet were unapologetically political. Actresses addressed Hollywood's sexual assault epidemic through various measures—some showed up to the carpet with activist dates, others arrived with fellow actresses committed to the Time's Up movement on their arms, and nearly everyone wore black to bring awareness to the intersectional Time's Up initiative.
The outspoken Emma Watson brought special guest and activist Marai Larasi to the carpet, where the two of them discussed Larasi's U.K. organization Imkaan, which is "aimed at responding to and preventing violence against black minoritized women and girls." According to Watson, Golden Globe nominee Michelle Williams was the one to suggest bringing activists as dates to the red carpet, and Larasi was Watson's first choice for discussing the solidarity initiative in Hollywood and workplaces everywhere. Williams joined forces on the carpet with Tarana Burke, the creator of the #MeToo movement, Emma Stone brought Billie Jean King (whom she portrayed in a Golden Globe nominated performance in Battle of the Sexes) as her date, and Amy Poehler, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, and Shailene Woodley all followed suit with an activist guest on the carpet.
America Ferrera and Natalie Portman showed up as each other's dates to espouse the efforts of the Time's Up movement's legal fund to acquire funds to protect women in all workplaces from harassment and gender pay gaps.
Showing up to the carpet with activist dates wasn't the only method for actresses to address the movement for equality and gender parity in Hollywood—some decided to just go straight for the jugular and openly criticize the media machine on national television. While on the E! News red carpet, Will & Grace's Debra Messing openly called out the network for their participation in the gender pay gap, specifically referencing the fact that it was recently reported that they were not paying correspondent Catt Sadler nearly as much as her male coworkers.
The conversation centered around sexual assault in the workplace has brought in $15 million dollars for the Time's Up initiative, and the trend of addressing the initiative on the Golden Globes red carpet is just the beginning for the rest of awards season.
Related: Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman and Tracee Ellis Ross Promote #TimesUp Ahead Of Tonight's Golden Globes


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I have decided to start posting here. I have been reading posts for a while and I know that Self-love is a big part of getting better. I have had a really bad past and I am ready to let it go. I know it's not going to be instant and that it will be hard and long. I am ready, I don't need all the negative that was before. I have a wonderful life now, I have a family that loves me for who I am and I am ready to accept that. I thought I was ready before, but things kept coming up, excuses or reasons to hate myself and not let go. I want to forgive those that I have hurt in my self-loathing past, and thank those that helped me find my way to a self-loving future. I wouldn't be here with out the people that have encouraged me to try to be better.
– Amy Faith Sears
Michelle Minero, the Co-Founder of this blog and the overarching Love Warrior Community published her book, Self-Love Diet: The Only Diet That Works. You can buy her book online or at the Petaluma Copperfield's bookstore. For upcoming events and book signings, starting May 25th, visit Michelle's Events page.


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Birthdays are a big deal in our family. Growing up, we got to pick our favorite meal, enjoy cake and homemade birthday banners, and open presents. As adults, we continue to send each other cards and gifts to make the day extra special. It would be hard to let this week go by without acknowledging an important time of year and day dedicated to one exemplary woman. Our sister's birthday is this week- today, in fact- and she deserves special attention. We celebrated this day for 39 years with her and we want to continue to celebrate her today even though she isn't here. This year isn't a milestone birthday, unlike last year which would have been her 40th birthday. As you can imagine, that was incredibly hard for many reasons. But this year allows us to reflect further on her birthday and more importantly, her. The word "hero" comes to mind.
There are many heroes and role models in life. We learned about a Special Operations Marine who was his brother's real-life hero from our guest blog writer, Tyler. We also recently watched Michelle Obama's farewell speech, and were moved by her inspiring words : "Don't be afraid...Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered." We have been thinking about the unsung, non-famous, everyday heroes. A hero is defined as a person who is admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. We were previously asked by Working Daughter about our heroines, and we were grateful to be asked this and to answer:
"Our sister, Colleen, was our role model, because she was extremely hard working, made the most of her time, and managed to be good at almost everything. We still don't know how she accomplished all that she did in her 39 years on this earth. In addition, our Mom is not only a Super Mom, she is also a Super Caregiver. She managed to watch her child decline and somehow kept it together while providing the best kind of love and support that only a mom can provide."
Until we watched our sister face the end of her life, we didn't understand what a brave person was. To be told that your time is limited and a disease will take over your body and life, as you are just starting your adult life, is something that must be at the forefront of your mind every minute of every day. Yet Colleen had goals, ambitions, and people she cared about, and she was determined not to let cancer define her. She wasn't given a choice, a different path to take, and she faced it in typical fashion - with grace, a fierce outlook, and a humorous attitude. She eventually had to accept defeat, yet she still managed to show courage in that acceptance, and we will never forget that. There are many people like her, facing their own uncertain future, battling illness, and we remind ourselves of that often. It is an incredible heartache, a pain that is unreal, but these everyday heroes pull themselves up and take it on, good or bad, each day.
Our sister fought cancer like the super human she was. She didn't act afraid, but remained protective and concerned about OUR futures and OUR well being. Even in her most difficult times, she still mothered us and wanted us to be ok. She didn't shut down, become enraged, or disengage from us. She came to a place of peace on her own - her own timeline, her own terms. And in her final stand, she yet again led by example. As Michelle Obama said, "Don't be afraid." Somehow she wasn't. Colleen is our unwavering hero.
So on this day, we'd like to hear your stories. If you know Colleen, share a story or memory of her, or tell us about your hero. We want to celebrate all the unsung heroes today.


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For international students accepted into the Soka University of America undergraduate program, the University offers an optional eight-week intensive English language program during the summer prior to enrollment. This SUA Summer Bridge Program will help students to strengthen and advance the academic English skills needed to succeed at the university level. This program provides on-campus housing.
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For international students who have been conditionally admitted into the Soka University of America undergraduate program, the University offers a two-semester intensive English language program. The EUBP offers preparation that strengthens and advances the academic English, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary for success in the undergraduate program. Admission to the SUA undergraduate program will be conditional upon their enrollment in and successful completion of this EUBP as well as their ability to demonstrate that they have developed the English language skills necessary for success in the SUA undergraduate program. This program provides on-campus housing.
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Releasing Complexity
Releasing Complexity
The course meets 3 Saturdays from 9am - 1pm; 3pm - 6pm. Some courses may be video streamed in front of a live audience.
The 20th century has been shaped by conceptual frameworks that have given us tremendous benefits, yet most of these frameworks are quickly becoming obsolete. We clutch onto what has worked in the past and intensify our efforts even as we see that the benefits are rapidly diminishing. As leaders face escalating task demands and are already falling "in over their heads," society becomes paralyzed by unprecedented complexity. Somehow it seems that we have failed to speak about the root causes of our predicament.
"It's not enough to change what we know is wrong.
We need to change some of what we think is right."
We build bigger and bigger systems but fail to examine their underlying assumptions. We simulate many possible outcomes, but we rarely inspect our starting positions. It's not enough to change just what we know is wrong. We need to change some of what we think is right.
This workshop will show you how to peel away the layers of complexity in your life and work. We will look at the different systems approaches that have been developed through time, and expose their key fault lines. We will introduce complexity thinking beyond systems thinking and show how new analytic tools and simple frameworks can both release complexity and increase impact. Through interactive engagement, we will learn how to get to a more grounded, realist position, by using direct perception and embodied practices. We will see how much of the complexity we believe to be "in the world" is actually inside the way we look at the world. We will learn how to recognize common traps that look like solutions but lead us down the path to escalating complexity in the long run.
More of the topics Bonnitta will cover:
- CREATIVE DISRUPTION: What to do when everything you are doing is too big to know
- SACRED COWS, ELEPHANTS & OTHER NOBLE BEASTS: How what we don't say becomes what we can't do; organizational shadow; normalizing group think
- HOW SYSTEMS THINKING IS KILLING YOUR CREATIVITY:When to stick with lower order abstractions closer to the concrete and particular, and when to begin thinking "beneath the question."
- GENERATIVE DESIGN: Utilizing aesthetic judgment to enable decisive action. Discovering the "design problem" at the heart of wicked problems.


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DETROIT — Federal safety officials are investigating complaints that the Ford Freestyle crossover vehicle can lunge unexpectedly when driving at low speeds or idling.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received 238 complaints involving 2005 through 2007 Freestyles. Eighteen minor crashes were reported with one minor injury.
The agency says the cars can lunge up to 10 feet when the driver's foot is not on the accelerator or the brakes. Stepping on the brakes firmly stops the car from moving.
The investigation covers about 170,000 Freestyles which have three rows of seats. Regulators will decide if a recall is necessary.
The investigation into the car's throttle performance began on May 11. Details were posted during the weekend on the agency's website.
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King Mushrooms Recipes
King Mushroom Soup Recipe
My husband Lulu craved a hot soup, so I prepared this king mushroom soup. It's very soothing and comforting on a rainy day, which seems to be every day we've been in Paris. The broth traditionally consists of beef consommé made with beef bone marrow bones. You could use any clear, thin broth, of course (I used vegetable stock for my husband Lulu, who's a vegetarian).
King mushrooms are perfect for this dish. Their texture varies depending on the manner in which you prepare them. I tore the mushrooms into long strips instead of cutting them, to impart a very meaty feel. The mushrooms and hot consommé make a wonderful first course in cold weather.
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King Mushrooms in Pineapple Sauce
King mushrooms braised in pineapple sauce makes a quick and easy side dish. The beautiful part of this dish is that it works both as a vegetable side dish and a meat substitute. King mushrooms have a chewier, more meaty texture than Portobello mushrooms, which is very pleasant if you're looking for a filling meal without a ton of calories.
The mushrooms are sliced, then braised in crushed pineapple and soy sauce. If you're a true carnivore though, you could always replace the mushrooms with chicken breast.
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Pineapple Tofu Recipe with King Mushrooms
Pineapple tofu with king mushrooms is a great dish for both vegetarians and "meat-atarians", as my little munchkin would say. King mushrooms, also known as "abalone mushrooms", have a very meaty, chewy texture that I love. They complement the pineapple really well. If you can't find fresh pineapple, canned crushed pineapple will work fine. I made a sweet and sour sauce using canned pineapple and dipped the fried tofu in the sauce with the mushrooms.
Even if you are a "meat-atarian", it's worth working some vegetable dishes into your diet. It's good for your health, and if you try recipes like this one, it will be good for your tastebuds as well.
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Bun Rieu Chay Recipe (Vietnamese Vegetarian Vermicelli Rice Noodle Soup)
Bún riêu cua is traditionally a vermicelli rice noodle soup made with tomato broth, meat, crab and shrimp paste. I'm not a very big fan of the meat flavors with shrimp paste so I usually make it meatless, using a paste of soybeans (and add the crab separately). The visuals and texture resemble the crab patties and the broth has the same fragrance from the sweet tomatoes.
The soup is typical Vietnamese comfort food. It's paired with the usual Vietnamese aromatic herbs and topped with other vegetables and fried tofu for a complete meal.
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Chicken Chow Mein Noodles
I prepare Chicken Chow Mein with king mushrooms, tofu, broccoli, sugar snap peas, green beans, carrots and red bell peppers. The dish couldn't be simpler to make, and is definitely a family favorite. It's a great alternative to pasta, and it's an excellent way to make use of leftovers. I often combine the leftover chicken from my poulet roti with whatever vegetables we have on hand.
Chow Mein is one of the few dishes I can cook where it's very easy to make both vegetarian and meat versions simultaneously. I just set aside a portion of the dish before I add chicken to the rest.
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Our life lately…
Kaia has some CRAZY hair sometimes. Here it's sticking up on 3 sides of her head.
Britton made this Angry Bird all by himself, from memory. He cut and glued it together.
Kaia with her friend Donald, walking arm in arm. It was soooo cute!
She has a hard time not kissing her sister ALL DAY!
And, I needed some pictures of the kids, so shot these this afternoon.
Can't believe how grown up my little boy has gotten. He's such a sweet, loving guy.
My silly girl. So smiley, dramatic and mischievous. Loves to help out with Cambry and just about everything else too.
B and his friend.
What can I say. She's our little doll face. Long eyelashes, blue eyes and an adorable smile. Love her to pieces!


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Last week we had the pleasure of spending our lunch with Lauren, of Elle & Co, chatting about the ins and outs of her Library subscription. A subscription library is a form of passive income, where customers pay a monthly fee to receive new downloads or resources each month. Lauren set up her subscription library about 1.5 years ago, and today it continues to be one of the most consistent sources of passive income for Elle & Co. I've had the pleasure of working with Lauren over the past few months, contributing workbooks + templates to her library subscribers.
In this workshop Lauren transparently walked us through how to create a subscription library of your own, her advice on which platform to use, even down to how many subscribers she has monthly. Make sure to watch the entire tutorial, and don't miss the great questions our audience asked at the end of the recording!
A few notes from the workshop:
Create consistency in your income
Lauren, as most freelancers, originally struggled with the idea of inconsistent income. Rather than fighting this notion, she developed a creative idea to create some sort of consistency in her income. Through a subscription model, she has stable income from the consistent subscribers. It provides a more steady + recurring income to supplement the inconsistency that freelancing provides.
What to include in your library
There are several ways to differentiate your subscription library from others. You can include essentially anything in the monthly subscription model, but try to get creative with what you offer. Think of your audience, and who is following you, and what they would need on a consistent basis. Here are just a few ideas of what you can include:
- workbooks
- files
- templates
- exclusive podcast
- exclusive blog posts
- community
- video lessons
- ebooks
- stock photos
- fonts
- illustrations
How to setup a subscription library
Setting up a subscription library may seem intimidating, but in the video tutorial Lauren shows how she easily set up a subscription page on her Squarespace site. She personally uses Tinypass, though gives her honest feedback and what she would have switched to if she were just starting the Library now (Memberful), considering the slow payout from Tinypass.
It is important to protect your paid subscription through a membership platform. We recommend against a simple one-password protected page, and instead encourage individual memberships for the plugin. This essentially allows the subscriber to login with their unique email + login to access each month's content. This not only protects subscribers from giving out the generic password to everyone, but it also protects you if they discontinue their subscription — yet still have access to the content. Lauren and I discuss a few easy membership plugins + platforms to help get you started.
Here are just a few resources mentioned in the workshop to set up your own library platform:
- Tinypass (now called Piano — paywall for Squarespace or Wordpress)
- Memberful (paywall for Squarespace or Wordpress)
- Essential Grid Plugin (works with Wordpress, not a membership plugin but displays images in a grid format)
- Pigeon Paywall Plugin (paywall for Wordpress)
- Wishlist Member (membership plugin for Wordpress)
- Gumroad (on its own platform, away from your website)
- Download Monitor (plugin for Wordpress to keep track of number of downloads from your site)
We hope this workshop was helpful for you, and can't wait to see how you create a unique subscription library for your audience!


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north to south
My 2008 show was my first with Beside the Wave and in my then statement of intent I referred to my attempts to discover and emphasise the significant shapes which I believe underlie the superficial appearance of things seen, even though they may normally only be sensed subliminally.
I have no proof that the latter is empirical universal fact but for me it seemed to be so and does so still.
Of course recognition of shapes of tonal and colour areas is what every artist needs when painting objectively but it is before starting to draw or paint, when trying to decide where to start that certain views grab my attention in a way that is not primarily about literal content but is more a matter of response to a particular arrangement of abstract shapes of colour or juxtapositions of light and shade, in short, composition.
Composition gives content its force.
What has changed in this collection? Some new locations, Mevagissey, St Agnes, Porthtowan and others but also some returns to old favourites such as Porthleven and Bassets Cove where patterns never disappoint; and I never tire of foreshore reflections, light through clouds and contre jour.
It is pleasing to see in the UK just now how wide a range of styles and technique from hard (and soft) edged abstraction to infinitely detailed hyper-realism is accepted from serious artists. I suppose I would, if asked, position my present 'comfort zone' somewhere between the two, basically objective but with abstract undertones. It may change however, as I look harder and search further.
John Raynes 2010


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Talking about matching countertops and cabinetry by design it's all about color coordination. In addition, it also involves choosing countertops and cabinetry that will work perfectly with your standard of living. For example, if your families are large you can choose cabinetry that provides ample storage and durable, heavy-duty countertops which require little maintenance. Obtain some samples of countertops and cabinetry from by design and then bring it how to observe how they look with your decorating style, color scheme and kitchen appliances. Moreover, you should also establish a budget you can afford and try to stick on it.
When it comes to match your kitchen countertops and cabinetry, you should also consider about the lifestyle of your family. For example, consider choosing base cabinet that will allow your children to pull dishes and snacks easily without climbing on countertop or stool. On the other hand, countertops for white cabinets are providing substantial storage space without engaging in some useful floor space. Match the countertops with your kitchen cabinetry based on the needs of your lifestyle. Some kitchen countertops like wood, concrete or granite will require periodic maintenance of oiling and sealing. Otherwise, engineered stone, laminate, quartz and stainless steels is requiring little work for sure. wood, granite, and marble can also tarnish simply from spills, while engineered stone and metal stand firm staining.
Try to match the countertops ideas and cabinets decorating style with your existing home décor. Dark espresso matched with sleek stainless steel can enhance a contemporary and modern look. The granite countertops which are paired with dark wood cabinets are perfect for your kitchen as well. try to match white cabinets with ceramic tiles countertops to complement your simple kitchen décor. Recycled glass countertops ad bamboo cabinets are an option of environmentally-friendly that can add a natural element to your kitchen.
Texture and color
The kitchen cabinets are typically made from glass, metal, bamboo or wood materials you can actually paint them with your favorite colors as well. Match the countertops to your cabinetry with some contrasting colors like countertops with white cabinets. You can also add a contemporary look with shiny stainless steel countertops and lime green cabinets. Moreover, laminate countertops will provide limitless pattern range and color to match any kind of cabinetry. You can also Pair granite countertops with brown flecks in order to coordinate with your brown cabinetry. If your cabinet is made from wooden, you can install a marble countertop to bring in textural significance of your countertops and cabinetry by design.
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From Turbans to Wedding Hats, KN Collection Offers Hats for Every Shape of the Face
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"I'm never satisfied," Kati Niemi of KN Collection said during my recent visit to her Kerava headquarters. However, the thirty-two-year-old Niemi has a lot to celebrate during her eight-year tenure at the helm, as KN has blossomed into a company that boasts stockists from Espoo to Rovaniemi and everywhere in-between. In Helsinki alone, KN is available in thirteen locations, including Sokos and Stockmann. "Stockmann has supported us for fifteen years, and has really helped us grow," added Niemi. Stockmann sees such potential in KN, that they have given the Uusimaa based company 15 square meters in the Aleksanterinkatu flagship to outfit with their collection. For hat lovers, this will be a veritable candy shop in the heart of the city.
Hats are in Niemi's blood as her family has been in the business since the 1940's, when her grandfather would make hat blocks for milliners as a side venture. From hobby to incorporation, her father took things a step further and began to sell hats designed primarily for weddings. While KN primarily focuses on more day to day accessories, Niemi hasn't turned her back on occasion head gear. While it only consists of five percent of her business, a whole wall of her Kerava shop is a joyful display of wedding hats in a rainbow of colours with dazzling embellishments.
One of the most remarkable tidbits of the KN Collection story is that Niemi took over the business from her doting dad at just twenty-four years of age. After studying business in Italy and at the famed University of Cambridge in the UK, Niemi returned to Finland with a newfound business acumen and a mission to design and to outfit the perfect hat for her would-be customers, regardless of age or face shape. In fact, when creating hats, Niemi takes such variables into consideration, as some hats are suited for different for those with swan necks and those with rounder faces.
While Spring is in the air, what KN is buzzing about is Fall/Winter 2016, as cooler temperature accessories are their bread and butter. KN has much to be excited for as they are collaborating with famed Finnish blog Pupulandia's Jenni Rotonen to make a perfectly dramatic fall hat.
As for trends that KN Collection are adopting, it is all about a touch of the '70's from rusty oranges to berry tones in gloriously durable felt. "Buyers have to be convinced to adopt new designs, but they are coming!" With this Niemi held up a streamlined turban with a stunning veil of glorious black netting, the perfect headpiece for anyone who wants their love-of-hats flag to fly.
KN Collection's vintage meets modern designs are not just a one season wear. "Our hats can get wet! They are really well made by family businesses in Poland and Italy. They are good quality and are made to last for many years, but I hope people are still buying a new hat every year!"
Looking to the future, Niemi is thinking international. "Finland has 5 million people, which makes for a smaller market for fashion, if you want people spending money on fashion, you can't stay Finland only". Eyeing the prospect of an online store and spreading her net into Sweden and the rest of Europe, Niemi is hopeful for the future of her business. "We are growing. Slowly, but each and every year."


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Insolvent Company Liquidation Advice
An insolvent company liquidation (or CVL) is an insolvency process used to close down a business when it cannot afford to repay its creditors in full. This is the most commonly used voluntary insolvency process for limited companies due to its cost effectiveness and ability to write off debt.
Insolvent company liquidation advice is given out freely by many organisations however you should take care to ensure that it is given by a qualified adviser as the wrong advice can be disastrous. Here at bridge Newland, we have fully qualified staff and a licensed IP to ensure that you get the best advice possible, so read on for our detailed text and video support, free guides and diagrams.
Advice on What is an Insolvent Company Liquidation?
Bridge Newland Limited specialise in both forms of company Liquidation for insolvent companies, being a shut down liquidation, and a start afresh liquidation, and provide both at a cheap rate. For more advice on our liquidation packages, go to our packaged solutions pages.
Both voluntary liquidation processes involve the directors of the company signing a board meeting minute (to agree to voluntarily place the company into liquidation) and then meetings of the members and creditors are called to ratify this action. At least 21 days notice of the members meeting is usually given to shareholders although this can be as little as 7 days if the shareholders agree to short notice. The process also involves the preparation of some financial information on the Company (done by Bridge Newland Limited) for presenting to creditors for consideration at the Creditor's Voluntary Liquidation meeting and for forwarding to creditors in the post. This meeting must be held at a location convenient to the creditors of the insolvent Company.
The resolutions considered at the meetings of members and creditors (e.g. the appointment of the Liquidator etc.) are passed when a majority (by value) of those who vote, vote in favour of them. Once passed, this is when the Company is considered formally in Liquidation.
Once the liquidator is in office, he can proceed with selling the company's assets. Where realisations are greater than the costs of the Liquidation, the Liquidator must distribute these surplus funds to creditors by way of a 'pence in the pound' dividend on their claims. The Liquidator also has a statutory duty to investigate the affairs of the insolvent company, to establish the reasons for the company's insolvency and to consider the conduct of the directors.
When a company becomes insolvent, the directors' duty of care is no longer to the company's shareholders, but to its creditors. The directors must ensure that they act in the creditors' interests at all times, and CVL provides a method by which they can fulfil their statutory obligations whilst ensuring that the company's business is wound up properly, leaving no loose ends.
The main advantages of a company liquidation are…
- It is a much simpler process and therefore is often a cheaper process.
- The Insolvency Practitioner who deals with the Liquidation is generally the one instructed by the Directors as opposed to it being the Official Receiver (a government official) through a Compulsory Liquidation or an Insolvency Practitioner nominated by a creditor.
- There are more powers given to a Liquidator to investigate the affairs of the Company and its Directors.
- There is no automatic stay on legal actions (like in a Compulsory Liquidation) therefore ongoing legal claims by the insolvent Company against a debtor can be continued during the Liquidation, or assigned.
- The advertising of the creditor's meeting and then the Liquidator's appointment is no longer mandatory (it's discretionary).
- Directors comply with their legal duty of care by taking proactive action.
The main disadvantages of a company liquidation are…
- There is less protection against legal action from creditors than in other formal insolvency processes.
- Some consider that where Directors wish to set up and trade a new business, there are more logistical issues due to the time which passes from instruction until the Company is formally in Liquidation.
- Should the Directors be involved in the promotion, formation or management of a Company going forward with a same or similar name to the insolvent company, then there are restrictions on the use of this name and notice of its use may be required.
We have separate information pages for our close down liquidation package or restart (phoenix company) liquidation package therefore to view these go to packaged solutions.
Click on the image below to download our simple seven stage flow diagram which explains how to put your company into Liquidation and what you should consider:-
Insolvent Liquidation (CVL) Flow Diagram
…or for our detailed PDF guide on Creditors Voluntary Liquidations, which helps explain the process further and which helps you decide whether it may be right for your Company, click here:-
Insolvent Company Liquidation (CVL) Advice Guide
Compulsory Liquidations
If an insolvent company liquidation is not suitable for you (usually because you do not have the funds to pay the costs to voluntary place your company into liquidation) then it may be that a Compulsory Liquidation is more suitable.
A Compulsory Liquidation is usually where the creditors or the court present a Winding up Petition against the insolvent Company, to place it into Liquidation as opposed to the directors or shareholders voluntarily doing this and therefore paying the costs of this in the process.
The Compulsory Liquidation involves the court therefore they will set a date to consider the petition at which point the court judge will decide whether the Company should be placed into Liquidation. The Official Receiver (a government body) then deals with the Liquidation, as opposed to an independent insolvency practitioner, unless there are sufficient funds in the case to pass it to an independent insolvency practitioner in which case this is done on a rota basis. The Directors and Shareholders do not have to agree to this action.
HMRC are the most prolific presenters of petitions due to their hard line stance on unpaid VAT and/or taxes but any creditor can issue a petition providing they have a debt of over £750.
The only real advantage to a Compulsory Liquidation is the cost saving where as the disadvantages include, stricter investigations, higher costs, a longer time to resolve and a black mark on your name as a Director for not voluntarily resolving to Liquidate the Company. Therefore if you think that Liquidation may be suitable for your company, a Compulsory Liquidation should be the last resort.
Bridge Newland are Liquidation specialists, and at rates starting from £3,000 plus VAT we are one of the cheapest around, therefore if you need further help and advice regarding our Liquidation services, please contact our free phone number on 0800 612 6197. All initial advice is free.
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What is fascism and what is populism? What are their connections in history and theory, and how should we address their significant differences? What does it mean when pundits call Donald Trump a fascist, or label as populist politicians who span left and right such as Hugo Chávez, Juan Perón, Rodrigo Duterte, and Marine Le Pen? Federico Finchelstein, one of the leading scholars of fascist and populist ideologies, synthesizes their history in order to answer these questions and offer a thoughtful perspective on how we might apply the concepts today. While they belong to the same history and are often conflated, fascism and populism actually represent distinct political and historical trajectories. Drawing on an expansive history of transnational fascism and postwar populist movements, Finchelstein gives us insightful new ways to think about the state of democracy and political culture on a global scale.
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This system combines the function of the Vector System with the looks of the Elite System. This system was specifically designed for the boutique market where form and function are a minimum requirement.
This Ketec system is the single panel transceiver. The system functions in nearly the same way as the standard RF systems, but at a wider aisle width and requires only one antenna to operate.
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Hey, you!
It's weird thinking that you're already 30! Please let me know what that's like? Is it all we imagined it to be? Or is still age primarily just a number?
As this letter is being written, you're only 25 and are currently going over the biggest dilemma you've ever had to face. I'm so curious to know what path you chose to follow! Whatever it is you decided, I hope you didn't make anyone too sad.
What is your job like? Are you still working the same field? I hope you still have in your heart the best intentions for people, and doing everything the best way you can. You were never one to half-ass anything, and I hope that never changed.
Are you in a relationship? Are you married? Do you have any kids? You always said you weren't ready for any kind of relationship until you found your sense of stability. I hope you let your guard down just a little and allowed this to happen.
Where do you live? Is it a cozy apartment with a cafe down the street that you visit regularly to read books? You always said you wanted that. That, or an apartment in a high rise building with ceiling-to-floor windows overlooking a busy city with bright lights. I hope you got either of the two, if not, something better. You were never one to settle.
Speaking of books, do you still enjoy reading them? That was always your favorite thing to do, and you always found time to do it. I hope that this, too, didn't change.
Did you learn to drive? I really hope you mustered up the courage and did that! You knew you wanted a sense of independence and you believed that this was an important step to achieve that.
How's your relationship with your family? They're the most valuable thing you have right now and I do hope you still keep in touch with them!
What things did you cross off your bucket list? Did you finally get to visit Paris? Was it as magical as you thought it would be? I hope you're working on ticking off everything on that list! Don't make up excuses, we both know we're better than that.
Do you still write posts for this blog? I honestly hope you do, so you can find this letter and remember the person you once were and hopefully still are; someone who was never afraid of chasing her dreams, no matter how big or small they seemed.
Above all, I genuinely wish you're smiling and finally meaning it.
With the best wishes,
Your 25-year-old self.


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Roger Cador enters his 30th season at the helm of the Southern University baseball program. He took over the reign "on the Bluff "in 1985 and has compiled a 850-488-1 record.
His accomplishments include 14 Southwestern Athletic Conference Coach of the Year awards, 14 conference championships, eight NCAA tournament appearances and three NCAA play-in tournament appearances.
Cador holds the distinction of being the first coach of a historically black university to win a game in the NCAA tournament. His 1987 Jaguars upset then no. 2 ranked Cal-State Fullerton, 1-0 in South Region play.
In addition, his Jaguars became the first HBCU to win an NCAA play-in game with the defeat of Austin Pay University in 1996.
After devoting so much dedication and time to the sport, Cador feels it's the young men that make the game interesting.
"The young people we work with help to keep it new. I receive a tremendous amount of satisfaction in helping a young man grow from adolescence to manhood and accomplish his goals," Cador said.
"They revitalize me with the courage and effort they put forth. After four or five years the end product makes it all worth while."
Cador is a former student-athlete at Southern. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education in 1975. He earned a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1979.
His coaching career was preceded by a successful career in the Atlanta Braves' organization from 1973-1977.
Following his professional career with the Braves, Cador returned to his alma mater to serve as assistant baseball coach from 1977-1978. During his tenure at SU, he has also served as an assistant basketball coach from 1980-84.
Then in 1984, Cador's dreams were realized, when the University named him SU's new head baseball coach.
Cador has transformed the Southern Baseball Program into the premier HBCU program in the country, and one of the most successful baseball programs period. Since the 1995-96 season, the SU baseball program has led the country in winning percentage several times (95-96, 34-7, .829); (00-01, 43-12, .782); (01-02, 45-10, .818); (02-03, 44-7, .813), and Cador currently ranks 20th in division I coaching records, among active coaches (603 division I wins, .655 winning %).
Also known in some circles as the coach that will get his players professional opportunities, Cador and the Southern Jaguars have been in the forefront of the Major League Baseball Draft, having 23 players drafted over a four-year span (2001-2004).
The SU Jaguars received major national attention in 2001, as Michael Woods was taken in the first round, as a compensation pick, setting the stage for an unheralded freshman, named Rickie Weeks.
Weeks exploded on the scene in 2001, garnering All-American honors, and being selected the USA National Team, where he played for two summers, traveling all over the world, representing SU and the entire Nation. Weeks went on to become the first player in history, from a HBCU, to earn National Player of the Year honors. Rickie swept every, National Player of the Year honor that year, including the Golden Spikes Award, which is college baseball's equivalent to the Heisman Trophy. In the 2003 MLB draft, Week was chosen by the Milwaukee Brewers as the second overall pick, the highest draft ever for a second baseman and the highest draft selection ever for a Southern Jaguar.
Cador's dedication to his student-athletes is seen in his having over 35 former players sign professional contracts or establish a career in other aspects of the game such as scouting, coaching and umpiring.(2001 - Franco Blackburn (Florida Marlins); Marcus Chandler (Kansas City Royals); Torik Harrison (Florida Marlins); Michael Woods (Detroit Tigers) (1ST ROUND CONPENSATION); 2002 - Dewon Day (Toronto Blue Jays); Fred Lewis (San Francisco Giants) (4th rnd); Carl Primus (Florida Marlins); Eric Thomas (Milwaukee Brewers); Hiram "Trae" Duncan (Tampa Bay Devil Rays) -- Free Agent; 2003 - Rickie Weeks (Milwaukee Brewers) (1ST ROUND, 2ND OVERALL SELECTION); Fernando Puebla (Tampa Bay Devil Rays); Kevin Vital (Houston Astros); Marcus Townsend (Cincinnati Reds); Damian Ursin (Cincinnati Reds); Dewon Day (Toronto Blue Jays); Antoin Gray (Chicago White Sox); 2004 - Joshua LeBlanc (Anaheim Angels); Jason Quarles (Pittsburgh Pirates); Andrew Toussaint (Anaheim Angels); Vince Davis (Arizona Diamondbacks); Matthew Paul (Los Angeles Dodgers); Alfred Ard (Cleveland Indians); Marcus Townsend (Arizona Diamondbacks). 2007 – Baron Short (Anaheim Angels); Roy Merritt (New York Mets); Jeffrey McCollum); 2008 – Calvin Anderson (Pittsburgh Pirates); 2009 – Michael Thomas (Boston Red Sox); 2011 – Frazier Hall (Anaheim Angels); Cody Hall (San Fransico Giants); Rodarrick Jones (Pittsburgh Pirates);
But when asked his greatest accomplishment, Cador says, "It's the approximate 80% graduation rate. It's the people I've been able to help and grow with. It's the kids society had given up on as a lost cause, and we turned it around and worked it out together."
Cador is a member of the Southern University Athletic Hall of Fame.
He is the proud father of two sons, Jeremy and Jonathan.


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This exercise is a variation on the Pilates Classic Double Bent Leg Stretch. The foam roller allows the body to deepening the exercise by lowering the legs further.
To do this exercise you will need a mat and a foam roller. Start by lying on your back with your pelvis suspended on the foam roller. Your legs should be in a tabletop position. Inhale into the back of your ribs as you extend the legs long beneath your body. Exhale as you pull your knees back to you. Repeat 8-10 times.
Things to think about
Finding the midline is an important part of this exercise. As you are completing your repetitions be sure that you are squeezing your ankles, toes and sitz bones together.
Imagine that there is a rubber band between your belly button and heels and that every time you reach your heels away the rubber band becomes taught.
As your legs lengthen be sure to keep the rib cage connected to the ground.