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Meo Cycle Coach David Meo + Simply Fitness Nutritionist/Personal Trainer Emma Cachemaille are leading the winter cycling challenge for 2019.
The annual Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is a goal for many, of all ages and all abilities At this stage of the year most of us can say we are guilty of doing too much eating and way too little riding. If this sounds like you, then it's time to act and create a more positive power to weight ratio. By doing the consistent work through winter you'll be ahead of the bunch.
We are offering you the chance to join our 6 Week Winter Challenge where you will receive:
- 2 super fun bike workouts (indoor or outdoor) plus guidance on building your long ride every week for six weeks.
- A nutritionist designed 5 day a week food plan showing breakfast, lunch and dinner plus snacks to match your active lifestyle
- Recipes for the dinners Monday – Friday and a complete shopping list for the 5 days to make life easy. The meals are very cost effective and quick and simple to make.
The challenge starts whenever your ready. You can do 1 x 6 week block, or several blocks of 6 weeks duration.
Once you register, the following will happen:
- You will be sent a welcome email with payment instructions.
- The team will link with you on Facebook (either David Meo or Emma Cachemaille).
- You will then be added to the secret Facebook group. This is where you can access your weekly workouts + food plans, fitness + health tips and be able to organise meet ups with people of like abilities.
It's a one-off payment of $129 to join the challenge.
Sign up with one or more riding buddies and you all pay only $99 per person.
Click on the link below to take you direct to the Meo Cycling Website where you can register for the 6 Week Winter Challenge.
Research shows that, as a rule of thumb, weight loss is made up as 75% diet with a strong focus on eating the correct type of foods and 25% exercise.


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Client Spotlight: Connecticut Tire
2018 represents a new year and new opportunities, and with all the great work SigmaWear gets to do, we wanted to show what we're capable of and share the spotlight with our awesome clients.
Beginning this month, we will be highlighting recent clients and talking about the work we did for them, but also a little bit about their company as well. Synergy is a big part of what we sell, but it's about more than just uniforms and jerseys – it's about a way of doing business. We're a small, local company, and much of the work we do is with other local companies, so we figure why not work together? We will be highlighting the chosen customer on our website, newsletter, and social media outlets.
This also gives us a leg up on our competitors, as many of our clients are seeking custom merchandise to bring attention to a cause or celebrate an important milestone, which is where our first client highlight, Connecticut Tire, comes in.
Connecticut Tire has locations in Berlin and New Britain, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017. That is a tremendous accomplishment that speaks to their exceptional customer service, and with the year coming to an end, Connecticut Tire asked SigmaWear to once again fulfill the apparel needs of the company.
Connecticut Tire came to SigmaWear just over a year ago with some fantastic marketing ideas for their company using apparel…ever since then they have been returning to SigmaWear for all of their apparel needs both "BIG and Small". They will be supplying all of their employees and friends in both their Berlin and New Britain locations with custom screenprinted sweatshirts and other apparel from SigmaWear highlighting their 50 YEAR Anniversary with the "BIG or small/We have it ALL" design.
We want to thank Connecticut Tire for being a local business that supports other local businesses, and look forward to continuing to be their screen printing and embroidery supplier for the next 50 years.
Would you like to be featured in our client spotlight? Place your order with SigmaWear and let us know you'd like to take part in our program, and our marketing team will be in touch!
More about Connecticut Tire:
Connecticut Tire is a locally owned and operated automotive service center founded in 1967. Striving to deliver quality products to customers. "Big or small, we have it all" is the slogan for Connecticut Tire. With more than 30,000 tires in stock. Owned by Greg Schaller, they are certified by the New England Tire Dealers Association. The goal at Connecticut Tire is to provide the best possible service to their customers at very competitive prices.

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Following four successful Caribbean voyages — and a fifth sold out for early 2019 — Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, Joe Bonamassa, and Sixthman, in partnership with AEG Presents, are proud to present Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea: Mediterranean, sailing August 16-21, 2019, from Barcelona, Spain to the idyllic ports of call of Monte Carlo, Monaco and Valletta, Malta. Interested Fans are encouraged to pre-register now at BluesAliveAtSeaEurope.com for the best selection of staterooms during pre-sale.
As with the previous United States-based sailings, the Mediterranean voyage will feature non-stop music across multiple stages as guests immerse themselves in five days filled with extraordinary music and one-of-a-kind collaborative sets from many talented artists. Joining Joe Bonamassa on the 2019 festival are a robust mix of blues-rock powerhouses and the best emerging talent, including Peter Frampton, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Larkin Poe, Eric Bibb, Bernie Marsden, Curtis Harding, Philip Sayce, King King, Ryan McGarvey, Toronzo Cannon, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Little Billie and more to be announced soon!
In addition to a plethora of incredible live performances, guests will enjoy a variety of music-centric activities, including one activity each with both Joe Bonamassa and Peter Frampton, plus autograph sessions with select blues stars and opportunities to jam with fellow cruisers. While docked at exotic ports, guests can experience the unrivaled glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo and explore the ancient island of Malta to round out the perfect adventure while sailing through paradise aboard Norwegian Pearl.
For the best selection of staterooms, fans are encouraged to pre-register for the sailing now at BluesAliveAtSeaEurope.com. The double occupancy staterooms on Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea: Mediterranean begin at £1,180 per person, plus taxes and fees, with low deposit amounts and flexible payment plans available.
A destination of her own, the recently renovated Norwegian Pearl offers guests Norwegian Cruise Line's signature freedom and flexibility during their vacation. Fresh off a dry dock refurbishment where she received enhancements to every part of the onboard experience Norwegian Pearl now features 16 delicious and visually stunning dining options, 15 bars and relaxing lounges, a dazzling casino, tranquil spa and gym, updated design and décor in public spaces and brand-new state of the art features on board cabins.


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- 12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2tbsp seasoned flour
- 2tbsp oil
- 150g smoked bacon pieces
- 12 shallots or baby onions, peeled and left whole
- 500g portabellini mushrooms
- 2tbsp Dijon mustard
- 500ml chicken stock
- 150ml dry sherry
- 5tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
- 3tbsp tarragon, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C fan. Toss the chicken thighs in the flour. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the thighs on both sides. Youll need to do this in batches. Put them into a lidded ovenproof casserole dish with any leftover flour.
- Now cook off the bacon in the frying pan until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon to the casserole dish. Lightly brown the shallots in the pan and again, remove with a slotted spoon and add to the chicken. Toss the mushrooms well in the pan on a high heat for a few minutes, then add to the casserole dish with the mustard.
- Put the stock into the frying pan with the sherry. Bring to the boil and add to the casserole dish, scraping up any bits from the pan. Cover and cook in the oven for around 1 hour.
- Strain off the liquid to a saucepan and add the crème fraîche. Bring to the boil then simmer, taste for seasoning and add the tarragon, then pour over the chicken and serve.
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LEWISTON, MAINE -- After two big wins in the comfort of their own backyard, the Williams College Ephs (3-0) faced their first road challenge of the year this afternoon against the Bates College Bobcats (1-2) at the newly-renovated Garcelon Field. It appeared that the lack of a home crowd and the long bus ride to Maine did little to affect their determination, however, as they exploded for 6 touchdowns and 485 yards of total offense in a 41-0 shutout of Bates.
Senior quaterback Pat Moffitt lead the offensive barrage, completing 21 of his 29 passes and throwing for three touchdowns and 280 yards in his most impressive performance of the young season. Junior linebacker Dylan Schultz was the focal point of the Eph defensive lockdown, as he recorded a sack, 2 tackles for a loss, and 10 solo tackles, all of which were team-highs.
When asked if last week's triumphant win over Trinity might have diminished the importance of the Bates game, Williams head coach Aaron Kelton was quick in offering his answer.
"I told the guys all week that the Trinity game means nothing if we didn't come out and win this one," said the rookie coach. "We did a good job of deemphasizing that victory over the course of the week and just focusing on getting ready for Bates. Some solid gameplans were drawn up on offense and defense and our guys did a great job executing them. Overall, we looked very sharp."
The efficient execution of the offensive scheme enabled Moffitt to distribute the football quite democratically, passing to nine different Eph receivers on the day. The most productive of these targets was junior receiver J.C. Stickney, who caught 5 passes for 119 yards, including a 32-yard reception in the first quarter that set-up the Ephs' opening score. Stickney and Moffitt would connect deep again in the final fifteen minutes on a 31-yard touchdown hookup that put Williams ahead 34-0.
"J.C. Stickney gave us a tremendous effort today," praised Kelton. "It was really a breakout game for him and we hope it can be a kind of confidence builder going forward. Pat Moffitt played a really great game. He directed our offense very well and made several key throws on third down to keep us on the field. We had a lot of guys step up in the passing game to make big plays."
Among those who got in on the airborne act were sophomore Darren Hartwell, who followed up a monster game last week with 4 catches for 37 yards, including a second quarter touchdown grab, the first of Moffitt's three touchdown throws. Senior tight end Jon Carroll was the recipient of the second, and he lead the receiving unit in receptions with 5 for 57 yards. Junior B.J. Griffin contributed 3 catches for 48 yards, and classmate Thomas Kearney made a splash with a long 38-yard snag in the second quarter in what Kelton acknowledged as an "outstanding effort."
The Williams ground game was operated by committee as well, with 6 different players carrying for positive yardage. Senior Ryan Lupo broke the plain from 5 yards out for the Ephs first score in the opening quarter, and freshman runningback Alex Scyocukra tacked on another touchdown rush two Eph possessions later to put the team ahead 14-0.
On the other side of the football, the Eph defense was suffocating, allowing just 82 total yards. Bobcat quarterbacks combined for 19 passing yards on 2 completions, while the runningbacks gained 63 yards on 38 carries. While the unit did not force any turnovers, they did register 7 tackles for a loss (2 of which were attributed to senior Dan Canina) and 2 sacks (awarded to Schultz and senior Tim Kiely).
"Our defense established the line of scrimmage in this game and that was a huge key to our success," commented Kelton. "The secondary didn't give up any big plays and our whole team tackled well.
Next week, the Middlebury Panthers will travel to Williamstown to try and derail the Ephs. The Panthers, who usually rely on a prolific passing game, should be another tough challenge for the Williams defense.
"[Bates] played a tough, physical game, and they tried to keep us off balance with some blitzes, but we did a good job of picking those up...and, other than a couple untimely penalties, we limited our mistakes and looked very sharp in all facets of the game" noted Kelton. "We're going to have to work hard this week and strive to get even better. Middlebury is a team that's going to throw the ball around and use all parts of the field, so we'll have to be ready for their aggressive attack."
The Panthers-Ephs showdown will take place next Saturday at Weston Field in Williamstown, with kickoff scheduled for 1:30PM.


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With over 40 years of impacting the nonprofit sector, The Alford Group is a national full-service consulting firm which helps empower organizations to aim higher, reach further and dream bigger.
Position Purpose
As an integral member of The Alford Group's consulting team, the Consultant works across service lines to function as a primary analyst; a contributor of actionable, data-driven recommendations; a developer of engaging presentations; and a key project manager on projects serving all segments of the social sector, including not-for-profits, foundations, and impact-driven corporations. As such, the Consultant is a valued member of every project team on which they serve.
As a full-service consulting firm, The Alford Group provides solutions to complex problems related to strategy, fundraising, corporate partnerships, giving, impact measurement, and organizational development. The Alford Group seeks talented professionals with fundraising or philanthropic experience, as well as those with transferable consulting, communications, marketing, and/or strategic planning experience, to join our dynamic team.
Research, Analysis and Presentation
In many instances the Consultant serves as one of the primary analyst of the primary and secondary research that forms the basis for much of the firm's client work. Depending on the scope of the project, the Consultant can be expected to perform some or all of the following functions:
- Design, refine and apply a rigorous, analytical, research approach to client situations to identify solutions that are grounded in evidence and experience.
- Develop project timelines, work plans, schedule of deliverable deadlines.
- Serve as the client-facing project manager and the front-line point of contact to client teams.
- Gather and code primary qualitative research data. Conduct thematic and quantitative analyses to draw conclusions from data gathered.
- Design, test and field constituent surveys. Analyze and synthesize survey data. Design new ways to convey conclusions in creative visual ways and to supplement graphs, charts and tables.
- Review materials and reports provided by clients as relates to their fundraising function, strategic plans, governance, etc. and identify weaknesses or inconsistencies with best practices and/or organizational goals.
- Serve as a principal writer of work product including research guides, presentations, work plans, case statements, interim and final reports and more.
- Design and author high-impact reports and presentations using crisp language and engaging data visualizations.
- Oversee Client Service Associate(s) and/or contractual team members working on aspects of client work, including data gathering, report writing, meeting planning, etc.
- Research trends, changes in best practices, products, tools, etc. to inform and improve clients' work and/or firm methodologies and recommendations.
Project Management
Successful project management is critical to producing quality deliverables on time and on budget for our clients. Managing workflow to deadlines is part of every consultant role and especially important in the Consultant role. In this capacity the Consultant will:
- Work closely with project leads, project team members and other colleagues to design, plan, coordinate and contribute to the completion of high-quality client work.
- Maintain day-to-day workflow of project tasks and deliverables in accordance with timelines and competing priorities.
- Prompt action from clients and colleagues on tasks and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
- Proactively communicate progress, or lack thereof, against deadlines.
- Thoughtfully work with colleagues and clients to track deadlines, resolve issues, and address competing demands.
- Prepare materials—such as agendas, Gantt charts, dashboards, and status reports—to support internal team and client team members in advancing progress.
- Coordinate meeting preparation and logistics for internal and external appointments.
Sales and Marketing
- Leverage networking opportunities to surface sales opportunities
- Represent The Alford Group at industry/social sector events and conferences
- Work with the Business Development Manager to prepare proposals, scopes of work, sales presentations, etc.
- Work with sales leads and the Business Development Manager to design and price services for prospective clients.
- Accompany team members on sales calls to close business opportunities.
Characteristics of a successful Consultant
- Deadline-oriented, with the ability to anticipate client and team needs and mitigate potential roadblocks
- Detail-oriented, with proven editing capabilities
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Brings a creative eye to the development of engaging presentation of client work, including data visualizations, reports, slide decks, etc.
- Thoughtful of the relationship between style and substance of work product
- Adapts quickly and can work simultaneously for numerous project leads
- Possesses strong client-team and project-team service orientation
- Open to and comfortable receiving and giving feedback
- Flexible and willing to handle new and different tasks, including designing and testing new methodology and tools
- Uses qualitative and quantitative data to guide conclusions and recommendations
- Successful working independently, as well as in a team environment
- Experience with donor/customer relationship management software
- Experience with survey development and other analytical and fundraising and/or project management software and tools
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and listening skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree preferred in business, non-profit management, public policy, organizational development, or other relevant field of study.
- At least five years of relevant professional experience, preferably including a substantive fundraising role with a not-for-profit organization.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. InDesign or similar expertise is helpful.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the social sector and not-for-profit organizations and/or philanthropic funders.
- Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends as required by client and firm engagements.
- Some domestic travel may be required. A valid driver's license is essential for local travel. The Consultant must be able to travel independently, locally and nationally.


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Veterinary ophthalmology is a branch of pet medicine that focuses on eye care and ocular disease prevention. Annual pet vision exams evaluate current eye health, measuring tear production, eye pressure, and potential corneal scratches. If more serious issues are detected, such as glaucoma, cataracts, early vision loss, or dry eye problems, they will be addressed and treatment will be planned. During treatment planning, all options and recommendations will be thoroughly discussed so we can build an effective and comfortable vision procedure for you and your pet.
Indications of pet eye problems:
Preventing and improving pet vision problems
The following tests are performed at routine pet vision exams. Each vision test is cautious of pet comfort and does not cause pain. If serious problems are detected, treatment options, including surgery, will be discussed.
Fluorescein Stain – By inserting drops of a florescent green stain on the eye, the veterinarian will be able to detect secretion from any sores. The bright green stain rests in scratches and on wounds so the veterinarian can easily detect them.
Intraocular Pressure Test – The veterinarian will use an instrument that reads eye pressure and rest it gently on the surface of the eye.
Schirmer Tear Test – The veterinarian will place a small strip of test paper beneath your pet's eyelid with the intention of irritating the surface of the eye. This irritation will cause the eye to water, allowing the vet to test the amount of tears produced per minute.
How does pet vision differ from human vision?
Pet vision is vastly different from human eyesight with the primary distinctions being visual acuity and color spectrum. Pets have fewer cones in their retina, limiting the amount of colors they can see. Because of this, pets can only distinguish between yellow, white, blue, violet, and black. Your pet also has a much wider field of vision than humans do, but their acuity is limited to a range of about 20 feet. The final difference is pets have an additional structure in their eye called a tapetum. This tapetum enables pets to have more accurate night vision by gathering light and increasing what is able to be seen.
If you have any questions about veterinary ophthalmology or would like to arrange for a routine pet eye exam, please contact our office to schedule your pet's appointment.
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The words used to describe maps can be a bit daunting at first. MAPSandART.com has compiled for you some important terms used in antique map collecting circles, to make things clearer.
Age Toning = browning of the paper due to chemical changes.
Backed = when a map is glued onto something else to give it stength and durability. Folding maps and wall maps often have a backing to avoid damage. Backing should use archival materials that are reversible and not deteriorate the map over time.
Bird's-Eye View = an aerial view of a city or town.
Bleaching = use of bleach-like chemicals to whiten paper. Bleaching should be done by experienced professionals.
Border = this is different from a margin. A border is the outer limit of a map. It can either be decorative or just a neat line.
Browning = a darkening of the paper due to pollutants in the air, acid from non-archival framing materials or from direct sunlight of fluorescent light. Strong browning is also a sign that the paper may be brittle. Keep in mind that images of maps on the web may be darker than they actually are because of the lights used to photograph the map.
Cartouche = a decorative element on the map that contains important information such as the scale and the title of the map. Cartouche is from the French meaning cartridge or seal. It will usually depict plants, scenery and people relating to the map, but can also just be a geometrical form surrounding the title information.
Centerfold = a fold usually in the middle of the map where it was inserted in an atlas and bound. There are often small repairs on the top or bottom of a center fold because of tears due to the usage.
Chain Lines = are the lines made during the manufacture of old paper in the form of a grid of wires called wire lines. Hold up the paper to a source of light to see the chain lines as well as the possible watermark of the paper manufacturer. Such paper is found on maps from the 1830s and earlier.
Coloring = refers to the actual colors applied to the map either mechanically or by hand. Early maps prior to the 1860s were mostly hand colored.
Compass Rose = a symbol used to show direction. North is usually indicated with a pointer.
Contemporary = denotes the time when the map was published, therefore contemporary hand coloring refers to coloring done at the time the map was made.
Decorative = refers to esthetic elements on the map, such as plants, animals, buildings and such.
Engraving = a printing method in which the image of a map is carved out of a metal plate in reverse allowing it to be inked and printed on paper.
Etching = another printing method where the image of a map is scatched on a metal plate that had a varnish-like coating. The metal plate is then exposed to acid. This acid "bites" the areas scratched away creating a groove. The grooves hold the ink for printing giving us an etching.
Folio = is a size of paper which is usually longer than 11 inches.
Foxing = small brown spots of varying intensity which are caused by mold found on a map following storage in a damp environment.
Gore = is a oval shaped section of a globe.
Inset = is a smaller map set within a larger map.
Laid Down = same as backing (see backing).
Laid Paper = handmade paper made of cloth fibers. During the paper-making phase the cloth fibers are immersed in water and a grid of thin wires holds the paper when removed from the water. Upon removal, a grid pattern is created that can be seen against a light source. This grid is called chain marks, or chain lines. (see chain lines).
Lithograph, Lithography = is a printing method very commonly used from the 19th century onwards that utilizes a stone to create an image of the map in reverse, which is then printed (see lithography article under articles section).
Margin = the unprinted area around the map. This is different from the border. When we give dimensions for the paper of a map we are refering to the outer margins.
Mercator Projection = designed to solve problems of navigation by putting longitude and latitude in the form of a grid.
Meridian = is an imaginary line linking the North to South pole on which latitudes are given. Greenwich is our prime meridian today, however Paris, Rome and even Washington D.C. were used on older maps as prime meridians.
Mounted = see backed.
Neat Lines = straight lines that surround the image of the map
Octavo = is the size of the paper which was bound in a book. Octavo is paper that has been folded in half three times and is usually about 8 inches long (20 cm).
Offsetting = is when a map has been in contact with another page for a long time and there has been a transfer from one page to the other.
Original = means that it is not a recent reproduction.
Outline Color = coloring of only the boundaries and/or coastlines of a map.
Plate Mark = when a map is printed from a metal plate a large amount of pressure is applied to it in the press. The metal plate will then leave a plate mark which will be the outer edge of the printed map.
Portolan Chart = old sea charts drawn by hand before the 16th century.
Printer's Crease = when printing a small fold may occur in the paper which is printed upon.
Quarto = the size of paper that has been been folded two times to be inserted in a book. The size is usually about 9 to 11 inches long (23 to 28 cm).
Reproduction = a copy of an original map. MapsAndArt.com only sells originals, never any reproductions
Restrike = a map that was reprinted using the original plate.
Rhumb Lines = Lines on old maps crossing at different angles that usually follow the points on a compass. Navigators used rhumb lines to plot their course.
Wall Map = a very large map that was usually backed with linen to allow it to be hung on a wall. These are usually over 5 feet long (1.6 m) and often damaged.
Watermark = when making paper the manufacturer would insert their name or symbol in the thin wires that hold the paper (chain lines). Watermarks are very useful in determining the age of a map.
Wood Engraving = is a method of printing that appeared only in the 19th century that used the end grain of the wood and therefore was limited to the diameter of the tree trunk. For larger maps several wood engravings would be tied together to print the map.
Wormholes = think of book worms. These are holes or tracks left by larvae that eat paper.
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RaceCarsDirect.com has a listing for the upcoming December 19th auction with some spiffy new pictures of all the SpeedSource Mazda Prototypes and GT cars being liquidated by Key Auctioneers.
I do hope they go to a good home!
link to auction: racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/87218/speedsource-racing-auction—december-19th-20
The news of this team going kaput is terrible… not shocking, but just sad really. I used to follow SpeedSource from when I started marshaling in the US. Back in 2013 they raced the Mazda RX-7 firebreathers in GrandAm, the cars that now made their way to Australia (ironic as I'm sure there is similar local talent, including Mad Mike in New Zealand, home of the four rotor Mazda's).
I used choose races to go to specifically to root for the Mazda diesel-powered GX cars that were just introduced… they kind of sucked but ended up on the podium because frankly no-one else raced in GX class. There were a few Cayman's if I remember correctly, and the only car that was worse than them was the Lotus Evora.
When they shoved the diesel engine into their Lola's the results were similar. It was a bit pathetic to watch LMP2 prototypes race so slowly. Things improved with the petrol AER engine, but the cars were so fragile even if they were fast… you look at them sideways and they would break down. Yet I was cheering for them!
I'm sure the Lola's could have any engine the new buyer chooses for them to be competitive again on the club or even historics racing level… The Mazda6 GT cars don't need to be propelled by a diesel either. But it's a cool piece of history on sale here that I hope I'll see again at a track in the future… or even in a museum somewhere.
Merry Christmas folks… buy yourself a perfect present: Race Car!
PS. I will have to do a follow up write-up on all the Skip Barber liquidated Miata race cars one day. I know there's one "small" team in Cummings, Georgia area that is restoring 15 of them to their racing glory… maybe I'll get to visit them in the future to take some photos… maybe I'll see them at VIR or Road Atlanta in action. One man's loss is another man's gain, or however that saying goes. And these liquidation auctions are precisely that.


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This is a gluten free option for chocolate lovers! Chocolate covered almonds mixed into Allison's chocoalte biscotti base, and mixed with toasted almonds makes this treat a hard one to ignore.
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Ever since he uploaded that quick-to-go-viral remix of Janet Jackson's "If" three years ago, Haitian-born Canadian artist Kaytranada, aka Louis Kevin Celestin, has been known for beats that have a knack for circulating the net. However, come this Friday, his first physical release is set to drop in the form of his long-awaited debut album, 99.9%.
With 99.9%, the self-made internet phenomenon takes us on a journey through genre via his chameleonic, on-point production, featuring contributions from a selection of esteemed rappers, instrumentalists and vocalists like River Tiber. Going far beyond reworking golden oldies, it's quite the debut, with fifteen tracks of original material fusing a range of sounds and styles–from disco, R&B and jazz to soul, hip-hop and EDM. We caught up with Kaytranada to talk about his phone call from Madonna, being a "background dude" and why his happiness always comes first.
This album touches on so many different genres. While it takes us on this journey through different sounds, it's also a very cohesive album. Was it always your intention that the tracks be this diverse in regards to style/genre?
Yeah, totally. In some way I wanted to just do a whole album [that was] selling the same thing. Every track the same feeling, while always keeping it different. Not many people do that these days and to me that's why an album is boring. Having different types of music, different genres on every song, it was important. I feel like it's important to keep that alive.
What do your family and friends make of your music?
My parents are pretty much only about Haitian music. They did not understand [my music] right away. That's where they're from and that's their roots. [Outside of that] they just know pop music. Technically I was not making pop music, I was just making hip-hop, and they don't really like hip-hop music. Growing up it was really hard for them to understand [it]. Even when I eventually told them that I wanted to make beats and that I wanted to do hip-hop production, they were not happy. They pretty much saw it as a hobby and did not understand that it was a real thing. Now they understand more and they totally get it.
You've said that when you started out you were spurred on by a desire to help your family out financially. Is this still the case? Are you able to relax and accept that this is a career for life and that you have some security?
It's not so much [of] a struggle anymore. It's relief. I guess I was more fearful before, but now I'm less scared of the things that are going on around me. I'm more relaxed about everything. I am pretty much mellow. Where I'm at right now, I pretty feel that I'm on…no, not on top of the world, but like, I definitely feel good about what's going on. It was not like that before. I'm very happy.
What made you want to give up? What was the biggest challenge?
The fatigue, being so tired, missing my people at home, all that stuff… just being homesick and not making beats. [Making beats] always happens when I'm at home, I never had the ability to make beats on the road really, except if I had a big vacation break. There were [tours] where you'd have to do dates every day and that kept me from making music and kept me from creating....I realize now that all the touring was keeping me down. The fact that I was doing straight-up non-stop touring, non-stop doing dates, non-stop doing this, non-stop doing that, not having friends around… It was frustrating! ...Now I bring my brother out there [on tour] and my manager.
I have to mention the interview you did with Fader last month. It was really powerful and moving to read you talk so honestly about yourself...Had you always planned to be that honest? Did you have an idea of how you wanted the piece to turn out before you met with them?
I didn't prepare the whole thing… saying that I was gay or whatever. It wasn't the whole [point]. The whole interview wasn't to say that I was gay. I was basically just telling what I went through during the whole making of the album. It's true that I went through a depression… and just haven't been true to myself. When you go on tour for like three years straight, you don't really know what's going on when you go back home. [Going home] is a catch up. Last year I was trying to find myself, trying to accept myself, just trying to figure out who the hell I am. The whole interview was just me telling what I was going through.
You tweeted about some negative comments you'd had from high school friends after it went online. How were you feeling ahead of it going live and what has the response been like in general?
I was nervous… at the same time, I really care about my happiness, [that comes] first over what other people think. I'm very happy that people are open about it, and show me respect. The high school negative comments are pretty much the only negative [response] I've had so far. It's a blessing that people are still cool with it. If people are not cool with it, just don't talk to me about it. It's cool that way too.
Is there a collaboration that really woke you up to the fact you were doing well? Madonna reaching out to ask you to join her on tour must have been surreal…
Yeah, totally. She called me and asked me [to do it]. I was not really sure about doing it before [that], because you know, opening for a big stadium, it's crazy, especially if you're just DJing. You're probably not going to get the right vibe that you usually get. She eventually called me and convinced me. I had a good conversation with her on the phone. It was pretty surreal. I hung up the phone and I was like, "Damn, I just spoke to Madonna".
Other than her trying to convince you to open for her, what else did you talk about?
She was telling me about her family connection to Montreal and we were talking about signs. I'm a Virgo and she was telling me about how much she loves Virgos. It was crazy. It was wild.
What did Rick Rubin have to say when you spent time at his studio?
For most of the beats he didn't say much other than, "That's crazy". It's pretty much a blessing to even get every two cents you can from Rubin.
You still live at home with your family in Montreal. You've said that you're waiting for the album to come out before you move out and get your own place. Why?
It didn't really have anything to do with the album, but in some way the album coming out means some sort of independence in my life. I've always been dependent on my family because of what I went through. It's a psychological thing. I want to fly the nest. I want to be independent for real.


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"Where we left off last night?" He pulled her to her feet and held her so firmly as he kissed her she thought she was going to shatter. She felt the same rush of joy and passion as she'd felt the night before and answered back enthusiastically, twining her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.


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I gotta figure this one out as well as the 3.5" clevis. I might be spectatin'.One of the two of us just needs to get ahold of Myojunk's hitch.
Says hitch must be horozontal to ground-does that mean the clevis itself? b/c mine is straight and stands straight up on the reciever shank.


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The best way to contact The Bike Lab is via email using the form below. The shop does not have regular open hours and is typically staffed only while programs are in progress.
Parents or guardians of youth participating in the Learn-a-Bike program will receive a phone number to call to report absences or inquire about the program.
To speak with someone about The Bike Lab, please call Shannon Secrist at (540) 433-8844.
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Located near Gift & Thrift, just behind Merge Coffee Company.
From Rt. 42, turn west onto Mt. Clinton Pike. Immediately after bus stop #259 (Bus Route 5), turn left into the parking lot, pass the Gift & Thrift building on the left. The Bike Lab is in the building on the right, just past Merge Coffee Company (entrance faces the Gift & Thrift).


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Therapy for anxiety
One of the most common issues I treat as a therapist is anxiety. Many people deal with anxiety to different degrees. While some experience symptoms strongly, for others it's less obvious and can be intermingled with depression or life dissatisfaction. Or maybe it's been in the background for so long it feels natural to have a pervasive sense of "anything could go wrong at any moment." Tiring and isolating, anxiety has reached epidemic levels in our culture. This is especially true in cities like San Francisco where we're encouraged to live and work at such a fast pace. The good news is, it's treatable. You can find emotional balance and live more in the present.
Anxiety symptoms
Anxiety can manifest in many different ways, most commonly:
- Chronic worry
- Trouble concentrating or being in the present
- A feeling of dread
- Feeling preoccupied with worst-case scenarios
- Irritability, exhaustion
- Emotional insecurity
- Physical tension, racing heart rate, shortness of breath
- Getting angry at yourself for being anxious
How holistic therapy can help with anxiety
A holistic approach addresses how anxiety shows up in the body, mind, and emotions. Together we look at how it affects the different aspects of your life, taking into account your wellbeing, relationships, and work. Understanding what is at the root of the anxiety and what perpetuates it will help determine what direction will give you relief.
Tailored to each person's needs, areas of exploration can include:
- Understanding what triggers the anxiety
- Addressing root causes
- Practicing tools to reduce overwhelm
- Decreasing self-criticism
- Unhooking from comparison and perfectionism
- Calming the fight/flight response
Types of anxiety I work with
I work with generalized anxiety, relationship anxiety, and life transitions, as well as overwhelm about ecological crises.
A note about self doubt, perfectionism, and authenticity
By far the most common type of anxiety I work with is relational, whether it's in your relationship with yourself or others. Anxiety is often a tangled up ball of feelings of inadequacy, self doubt, and the drive for perfection. That sense of not being good enough can lead to chronic self-evaluation and criticism. If you are constantly striving to feel good enough, chances are the people in your life see you as competent and confident but this doesn't match how you feel inside at all. Living a divided life is usually frustrating and lonely. I specialize in helping people who feel split in that way have a more authentic and satisfying life.
Want to explore the possibility of working together?
If you would like support and want to see if we might be a good fit, call (415) 820-3202 or use my online calendar to schedule a phone consultation at no charge. There is no obligation to set up an appointment after we speak. And if I'm not the best fit for you I'm happy to give you referrals for other therapists.
Anxiety resources
Meditation and mindfulness
Tara Brach has a wealth of free guided meditations on her website.
The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center website has free meditations and online mindfulness classes.
Meditation apps: Check out InsightTimer, which is primarily free. Headspace is a good option if you are new to meditation and want step by step instructions. It has a free basic course and a monthly subscription if you want to continue.
Radical Acceptance, Tara Brach
The Guide to Compassionate Assertiveness, Sherrie M. Vavrichek
The Anxiety Tool Kit, Alice Boyes


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The Best of Ugly New Zealand – North Island
People, I'm slowly running a bit low on new material. That means…
1. Time for our
gazillions millions thousands quite a few dunno, maybe a couple dozen? three friends to send new material, puh-leese!
2. Time for cheap reruns of lukewarm oldies: let's start with a lovingly complied collection of the "Best of Ugly New Zealand Edition North Island (BOUNZENI)". Sounds a bit like a hungarian car brand, if you ask me.
Keep calm, Dunners, I'll follow up with the "Best of the South" these days.
The Beauty of Cuba Street's Back
News from our reader Caroline Glass: still Wellington, but this time the fenced back of Cuba Street.
Caroline's concrete symphony for 3 bicyclists can be found here. Thanks again, Caroline!
Google Maps Location (well, reasonably close)
The Beauty of Sheep
A shot for true New Zealand connoisseurs: green pastures, sheep, fences, corrugated steel, barrels, yummy fruit (in the making). Carefully composed and captured by the indispensable Travelling Light.
While we are it, have you seen the sheep cyclone? Sheep Cyclone Video on MSN.
Via Nercore.
Photo © 2011 travelling-light. Original here.
The Beauty of Parachuting (2)
Speaking of skydiving: this is perhaps the type of rural arrangement you don't want to encounter. Mad scientists – that was yesterday. Prepare for the MAD GARDENERS!
Photo © 2012 travelling-light. Original here.
The Beauty of Parachuting
Another quiet masterpiece by the eagle-eyed Michael Dawes. More of the same strange estate here.
Photo Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic 2011 Michael Dawes. Original here.
The Beauty of Rebuses
"Apple – T – rain bow – trees – kiwi mansion"? I don't get this rebus… anyway, classic 1989 NZ vintage awesomeness by the always overachieving Travelling Light.
Photo © 2011 travelling-light. Original here.
The Beauty of Stalking
Admittedly, I was a bit lazy recently. At least here. But now I'm back. Let's kick off Ugly New Zealand's reanimation with this oddly specific park…
A wonderful contribution by the attentive Jane Vial. Just leaves the question where to stalk all the other people…
The Beauty of Directions (2)
A japanese car in 1989's Kaiteriteri. Have a look at the Google Maps location to find that nothing has changed, except the colour temperature. Quite reassuring.
Photo © 2011 travelling-light. Original here.
The Beauty of Directions (1)
Happy New Year! This way? That way? Stuff left on the clothes line? It stays complicated.
Photo Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic 2011 Michael Dawes. Original here.


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Recycled Sweater Slippers: Where to Shop for Cozy Slippers and How to Make Slippers from Old Sweaters Yourself
Recycled Sweater Slippers - The Green Way to Warm Your Feet
Disclaimer: Winter has never been one of my favorite seasons. I prefer my outdoors warm, dry, and easy to explore. Even so, winter does have its small joys. One of those is snuggling up in warm comfortable clothing while the snow (or rain) swirls and eddies outside.
Along with a thick fuzzy robe and flannel pajamas (and don't forget the warm beverage!), it's nice to have some cold-weather slippers on hand for times like these. You could go to a department store and buy a machine-made pair – but that's the average way to do it. The green way is to wear a pair made from old sweaters.
If you have a sweater that has a hole that cannot be repaired discreetly, a stain that will never come out, fraying edges, or is too large or small for you now, you can repurpose them into a pair of recycled sweater slippers that will keep your toesies cozy all winter long.
With a sweater, you can create slippers in several popular styles, including tall boots, clogs, and ballet-style, but short boot appears to be the most popular and the simplest to make.
How To Make Your Own
Start by measuring the foot of the person whom the slippers are for. Usually, that means doing an outline of the circumference of the foot, and then measuring each side of the foot from the back of the heel, the instep (the arch of the foot), from the instep to the toes, from the bottom of the foot to the top of the proposed boot, and around the ankle at the height of the proposed boot. When you cut the sweater, make sure there is extra space for sewing the seams.
If you do not already have a pattern, you have two choices: you can base it on a pair of slippers you already own, or you can purchase a pattern at your favorite craft store or online.
Use your pattern to cut the pieces of the recycled sweater slippers. It is best to keep the sweater ribbing vertical; it looks nicer and makes it less likely to unravel.
When all of your pattern pieces are cut, sew them together inside out. Whether you are sewing by hand or by machine, make sure you use a thread that is thick enough to hold together sweater material. Be aware that thin sweater material may be hard to keep in place (especially in the ankle section), and thick material will most likely be harder to sew together. If you are using wool, remember that if the sweater was itchy for your arms, it will be itchy on your feet! If so, you may want to sew a liner of non-itchy material on each piece of the pattern first.
Whether you are sewing by hand or by machine, make sure you use a thread that is thick enough to hold together sweater material. Be aware that thin sweater material may be hard to keep in place (especially in the ankle section), and thick material will most likely be harder to sew together. If you are using wool, remember that if the sweater was itchy for your arms, it will be itchy on your feet!
If you are going to wear your slippers indoors only, you may go soleless, or add a cloth or fleece sole. If you plan to step outside (even if it's just the patio or deck), it is best to add leather soles.
How to wash them? If the sweater was machine-washable in its original form, you can wash the recycled sweater slippers in the machine. If it was hand-wash only, continue to hand-wash. If the slippers have leather soles, though, just wash or spot-clean the top part and wipe the soles down.
If You Are Just Not Crafty…
If you are just not that crafty yourself, you can buy some from the gifted artists at craft-sales sites. Prices for adult sizes range from $8.00 (at June's Knit Design and Stuff, https://www.junesknitdesignsandstuff.com/recycled-sweater-slippers.html) to about $20.00-$58.00 at Etsy (https://www.Etsy.com) . When you buy from a craftsperson instead of a big store, you reward independence and initiative – as well as the "small economy" which could be the way we'll do most business in the future.
No matter where you live, chilly days are on their way. Be prepared – the eco-friendly way – by making or buying recycled sweater slippers for yourself and your family. Believe me, your hard-working feet will be grateful!


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Thursday, August 27, 2009
M and I had dinner at Macaroni Grill last night (yes, I did a surprise visit to the CR). I was boring and got some penne in a spicy tomato sauce, but M decided to order the eggplant parmesan.
The picture doesn't really show it, but the slices of eggplant that came with his dish were HUGE. And there were three of them. They were about the size of the bread plates! If you laid it them out, I'm pretty sure it would have covered 3/4 of his dinner plate. And according to M, it was delicious.
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O-em-gee, Tortola was awesome! By far the best stop of the cruise in my opinion. When we arrived to Tortola, it was overcast and misty which did not make us feel very optimistic. However, the weather did end up clearing up making it quite a nice day.
When we arrived to Tortola, we did not really have a plan of what we wanted to do. One of the main attractions in Tortola are The Baths in Virgin Gorda which requires a ferry ride. We figured this was the attraction that everybody else would be doing so we ended up deciding not to do this. As we were walking around the town we had spotted a rental scooter tent where you could rent the scooter for a full day for $50. We ended up doing this and it was the best choice I think we could've made! The lady at the rental tent also gave us a map and a rundown of different routes around the island.
Getting around the island on a scooter was a ton of fun. It was also a nice option as we got to explore around for ourselves and we had no time limits (like the ferry rides). Per our map, we saw there were some different beaches on the other side of the island. We wanted to make our way to the side thinking it would be less crowded. We took the coastal highway around the island, only getting semi-lost a couple times, and took a very steep road up and over the mountain-y hills where we stumbled upon Beach Bar. As we walked around the the cliff side (pictured below) to get onto the beach, we were greeted by 2 dogs and off in the distance we could see two people walking the beach. It turns out these two ladies were locals and they walk the beach every week with their pups. Other than this, there were NO people there whatsoever.
Apparently this side of the island's beaches were surfing beaches. The water was quite wavy and we ended up spotting some surfers as we continued northeast around the island. We walked up and down the beach and found some cool sea shells and some pretty floral vines growing down the beach.
Since we did not have a lot of time on Tortola, and we were not sure how long it would take to get around to the rest of the island, we did not end up staying long on the beach. In retrospect, I wish we had stayed at this beach longer as getting around the island was quite quick.
As we went around on the scooters, you could see that this side of the island was lined with beaches. All of which had more crowds than the first beach we were on. As we kept making are way around the island, we ended up going through a town where a lot of reconstruction was happening, most likely due to hurricane damage.
We pretty much made our way around all of the island and looking back I wish we had found a hole in the wall place to eat some more Caribbean food but we had to make our way back to the ship so we could get on our way to the Bahamas! After our experience in Tortola, I think it is definitely worth it to rent scooters and do the exploring for yourself.


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Oral surgery often requires as much preparation and recovery time as much larger procedures. After all, it involves a body part we use fairly regularly and for a rather important task. Your dentist or surgeon will usually give you pointers beforehand if you need surgery, but it's always best to take a few extra precautions. Here are some that you may want to keep in mind.
Get your meds in advance:
Chances are you won't be up for a trip to the drugstore right after your surgery. If possible, ask your dentist what medications you'll need in advance, so you can pick them up earlier and have them with you right after the procedure. This will also allow you to take some of the standard medications earlier, such as the antibiotics and painkillers, rather than wait and endure the pain until you've bought the meds.
Make transport arrangements:
Depending on the type of anesthesia or sedation you're on—something you'll also have to discuss with your dentist—you may not be in the best shape to drive yourself home or commute. It's usually best to have someone pick you up and take you home afterwards.
Follow pre-op instructions:
If you need IV sedation or a general anesthetic, your surgeon will usually tell you to avoid any food or water eight hours before your surgery. If it's just a local anesthesia, you can usually have a light meal a couple of hours before the procedure, although this will be your dentist's call. In any case, brush your teeth and floss right before the appointment. Don't smoke for at least 12 hours before the surgery, and for at least 24 hours afterwards.
Plan your recovery diet:
After your surgery, you'll likely be limited to soft foods that don't make much use of your teeth. Spicy and acidic food, including soda, may also be prohibited. Water is usually best, but if you want something different, stick to healthy drinks like milk, tea, and protein shakes. Don't drink with straws, as it can cause a painful reaction called dry socket, which will require additional treatment.
Sleep comfortably:
You may be instructed to sleep in a certain position to avoid pressure on the area of surgery, even if you've stayed in the hospital for a while. The best position is usually on your back with the back slightly elevated. To do this, cushion your back with a few pillows, adding one at a time until you reach a comfortable angle.


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Hotels and other on-premises Licensees are reminded of Governor Baker's Covid-19 Order No. 52- Phase III, Step 2 Order Regulating Gatherings in the Commonwealth which set a limit of 25 people at indoor gatherings/events in a single enclosed space. The text of the Order may be found HERE.
Licensees are reminded that:
Until Phase IV commences, all Licensees licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on- premises consumption must provide seated food service with the sale of alcohol. The food must be prepared on-site and under a retail food permit issued by a local licensing authority pursuant to 105 CMR 590.00.
In all municipalities, Licensees holding indoor events/gatherings are limited to 25 people in a single enclosed space. Licensee employees working at an indoor event do not count towards the capacity limitations.
In addition to the capacity restriction specified above, all participants of indoor events/gatherings at licensed premises must maintain 6 feet of physical distance from every other participant in the gathering except where individuals are members of the same household. An indoor event/gathering violates the Governor's Covid-19 Order No. 52, no matter the number of participants present if conditions or activities at the gathering are such that it is not reasonably possible for participants to maintain six feet of separation.
Self-serve, unattended buffets are prohibited. Buffets may only be used if an employee wearing a mask serves the food from the buffet to a patron wearing a mask. Patrons must be wearing a mask/face covering when approaching the buffet.
Licensees must remain in compliance with all applicable Sector Specific Workplace Safety Standards, including but not limited to those for Restaurants.
As always, all licensees must ensure that they comply with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that sales of alcoholic beverages take place only as authorized by federal, state, and local law.
All questions concerning entertainment should be directed to your local licensing authority. Any questions pertaining to public health should be directed to your local health department or the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS). All other questions should be directed to ABCC Executive Director Ralph Sacramone at email@example.com or (617) 727-3040 ext. 731.
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On Publishing, with Britanie Wilson & Jeremy Lucyk (Part 1 of 2)
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Get Up Close and Personal with Trillium Award Nominated Authors!
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The Trillium Book Awards, which honour the best books written by Ontario authors each year, always have a tough task set for their judges. The wealth of writing talent in Ontario is staggering, and every year the shortlists boast a selection amongst which any judge would have a hard time choosing. We live in the province of Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, Miriam Toews, Michael Ondaatje, Dionne Brand and many more — and every year, innovative, emerging authors join the ranks. It's hard news for Trillium judges but great news for readers.
If you are one of those books lovers enjoying the great stories, novels and poetry coming from Ontario authors, you won't want to miss the chance to see and hear from the 2015 nominated authors in person!
The Ontario Media Development Corporation, which administers the Trillium awards, are hosting a reading and author reception event the day before the prize is announced, and the event is open to the public. You can reserve your free tickets here.
The event begins at 7:00p.m. (doors at 6:30) on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), in the beautiful Bram and Bluma Appel Salon on the library's second floor.
This year's list is an impressive one, with both exciting new voices and iconic authors we've loved for years, including former poet laureate of Toronto, Dionne Brand, pictured above.
English Finalists for the Trillium Book Award/Prix Trillium:
Finalists for the Trillium Book Award for Poetry in English language:
Check out our full post on the shortlist here, and visit the OMDC website for more information on the Trillium Book Awards, reading event and for the French language shortlists.
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Rent an Audi in Cannes
Explore Cannes in extreme comfort with a vehicle that hugs the curving streets. With over three versions of Audi car hire to choose from it is easy to be perfectly content driving around Boulevard de la Croisette or along the coastline towards Nice, St. Tropez or even further to Monaco.
Audi has become synonymous with relaxing holidays for a reason. This car hire offers indulgence all in one package, from the leather seats that you want to snuggle into to the high-performance engine that is the epitome of power and strength.
Consider a convertible Audi for those long days along the coast, where the wind flows through your hair and you can view the magnificent Mediterranean while working on your suntan. Perhaps you want to stop at Coco Chanel for the latest perfume or shop Cartier before you drive to one of the casinos for a night of fun.
Cannes is full of attractions that are enhanced with the right car hire- Audi.
Following here all our Audi available to rent in Cannes:
Audi A1 rent, Audi A5 rent, Audi A7 rent, Audi Q5 rent, Audi Q7 rent, Audi R8 rent. If your favourite Audi model is not in the list ask for a quote anyway and we will do our best to get that for you!


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B.Sc. Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics was established in 2016. The Department offers under graduation in Mathematics. The primary goal of the Department is to train all students to think logically and critically and also help in their projects in order to motivate young minds to get them into research career related with Mathematical Sciences.
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Sencha's Uptown location proves that coffee shops don't have a monopoly in the cool hangout department. Sencha offers live music, walls adorned with works by local artists, and a funky tin ceiling. There's an encyclopedic binder of loose-leaf options with names like Fellini's Folly and Casablanca Twist, and watching a staffer spin the chandelier-style shelf of tea canisters to locate the right one is half the fun. The menu also features tea lattes, blended tea drinks, and iced teas—go wild and add unique flavors like kumquat, taro, or cantaloupe, plus a scoop of pearls made with local honey.


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Zero Waste Aotearoa is a collaborative network with the mission of boosting enterprises that champion zero waste.
Established by Bill McDonald, founder of Connect Wellington and registered in 2016 as a trust, We have three mandates:
• raise awareness and promote interest in Zero Waste ventures
• provide tools and expertise to develop funding support behind strategic initiative;
• be a connector of parties in the Zero Waste community.
We welcome interest and active members (individuals and corporate).
Consider this … Globally, one third of all food is literally thrown away. That's about 1.3 billion tonnes of food wasted every year. Environmentally this is a killer.
Food waste leads to wasteful use of chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides; more fuel used for transportation; and more rotting food, creating more methane – one of the most harmful gases that contributes to climate change.
Closer to home, the average household in New Zealand tosses out 676 kg of waste. Incredibly, NZ is the fourth highest producer of waste per capita. We can all do our bit to tidy up our own game. Recycling more prodigiously, self-composting or just simply reducing unnecessary purchases.
We believe that we can and need to set a stretch target of not just minimising waste, but eliminating it. We can do this by enticing the most creative, scientific and business minds to do what they do best: establish enterprises and initiatives to solve problems.
Our problem: a mountain of waste literally piling up in New Zealand's landfills. That is why we are establishing the Zero Waste Aotearoa.
ZWA is a collaborative network with the aim of driving the greater community towards the goal of zero waste.
If your business wants the same things we want to hear from you. We want to help you achieve your goals. If you personally believe in the same things, then sign up to our newsletter and be an active member.
Thank you!
Bill McDonald
ZWA Founder
We are a group of skilled individuals.
ZWA Founder, Bill is a finance expert with extensive senior management experience in central, local and government organisations. A natural leader and proficient networker, Bill is known for bringing people at all levels to a common goal.
As Lead Programme Director, John brings a wealth of more than 30 years of experience in converting ideas into action. Working across a range of public and private sector organisations, he is focussed on delivering robust, efficient and pragmatic solutions.
Antony is a member of the Zero Waste Aotearoa executive team. He is a marketing and brands communications expert formerly based in New York and is now a farmer in the Horowhenua.
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Hollow Self Portrait is one of a series of three self-portraits that are the product of preparing a model of myself for insertion into a 3D video game. These portraits include information collected from a 3D optical scan of my facial geometry, as well as two-dimensional photographs of my face and head. This information combines to produce an accurate 3D model of my head with realistic facial features, ready to be processed and inserted as a character into a video game (specifically the first person shooter Half Life 2).
This video is a rendering of the 3D geometry of my face with facial texture images mapped onto it. As it rotates, the viewer can look through the neck-hole into the interior of the structure. As an installation, the video is projected onto a hanging screen constructed of thin plastic which allows viewing from both sides.


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The vz. 54 (also known as CZ 482 or CZ-54) is a semi-automatic pistol designed by two brothers, Jan and Jaroslav Kratochvíl, in the early 1950s for the Czechoslovakian military. Around 500,000 vz. 54's ("vzor 54" means "model of 1954") were made by Česká Zbrojovka in Strakonice from 1954 to 1960. It replaced the multitude of pistols left over from the war and was exported widely. After 30 years of military service, the vz.54 was eventually replaced in service by the vz. 85, but remains a popular weapon with civilian enthusiasts.
Czechoslovakia ended World War Two in a relatively fortunate position. Although it had suffered severe manpower losses on the Russian Front, it's industry and territory had been neither bombed nor fought-over. The collapse of German power following The Big One and the resulting re-emergence of the countries in Eastern Europe as independent entities placed those countries in a favorable economic position, superior in some ways to the mauled and devastated condition of the nominal victor, Russia. Their recovery was, of course, aided by U.S. Marshall Aid in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Czechoslovakia was in possession of an efficient and effective small arms industry which lead the government to try and exploit this legacy by developing a line of small arms uncompromisingly aimed at the U.S. domestic firearms market. This included a range of hunting rifles and shotguns plus a new handgun, the Model 50.
The Model 50 was first introduced in 1950 and was chambered for the powerful 7.62x25mm Tokarev Magnum cartridge that had previously only been used in submachine guns and machine carbines. This immediately distinguised itself from earlier pistols that were only capable of handling the older, lower-powered 7.62x25mm Tokarev round. The Model 50 is a large pistol by European standards, a full inch longer and deeper than the Tokarev TT-33. It's sleek shape (to reduce the danger of the weapon snagging in clothing when drawn and slender design made it easily concealable. The finish on the Model 50 was very good with the weapon having a high-grade and robust blued finish with combined with varnished wooden hand grip panels selected for high grain contrast and attractive patterns. The weapon was an instant success on the U.S. market and was even adopted by a number of U.S. Government agencies. This lead to a controversy in U.S. small arms circles over the relative virtues of the "small fast" bullet represented by the Tokarev Magnum as opposed to the "large slow" philosophy represented by the M1911A1 and its .45ACP. This (like most firearms disputes) has never really been resolved although the later appearance of body armor used by criminals has highlighted the virtues of the very penetrating Tokarev Magnum cartridge.
Model 50s were very popular in the US during the 1950s and remain so to the present day. They are still common sights on the firing line at most pistol clubs since their long barrel and sight base make them very accurate over effective pistol ranges. The Tokarev Magnum is considered to be equivalent in hitting power to a .357 magnum revolver round. The only problem is that its a very penetrating round and has a habit of going straight through its target to strike whatever is behind it.The Model 50/VZ-52/VZ-54 family is considered by some to be rather awkward to hold, due primarily to its deep (front-to-back) but slim (side-to-side) grip, as well as the high set barrel (over the hand) which exacerbates muzzle flip and torque on the wrist. These poor ergonomics do nothing to improve the comfort of the shooter or the controllability of the gun although these factors appear to be of more concern to European users than American (probably due to the greater familiarity of the latter with powerful handgun cartridges. The family is also well known for its very sharp report and the great amount of muzzle flash it produces although its supporters argue that in a self-defense situation, those features are not necessarily a bad thing. Partisans of the Model 50 consider it a reliable and remarkably powerful weapon. The popularity of the Model 50/VZ-52/VZ-54 in civilian circles is largly due to the fact that, unlike its close rival the Makarov PMv, the Model 50 and its decsendents are designed to handle full power military 7.62x25mm Tokarev Magnum ammunition.
The early 1950s saw the Czechoslovakian Government decide to start replacing the strange mixture of legacy German, U.S. and Russian small arms equipping their armed forces with domestically produced weaponry. One requirement was, of course, a new semi-automatic pistol and, with the Model 50 rolling off the production lines, there was only one viable candidate. The Model 50 was, therefore, adapted for military service under the designation VZ-52. Militarizing the Model 50 meant a reduction in quality, many of the cosmetic features that distinguised the Model 50 were toned down to save costs and ease production. Externally, VZ-52s can be distinguised from Model 50s by their plastic hand grip panels. The blueing of the VZ-52 is substantially inferior to that of the Model 50. A civilian version of the VZ-52 was offered on the commercial market as an "economy" model (the Model 52) but it saw little success, the small reduction in price not compensating for its inferior finish. However, numbers of weapons were sold to various European police forces.
The VZ-52 was still a very expensive weapon for military use so an "improved" (actually simpler and cruder) version of the VZ-52 was developed to become the authorized Czech Army hand gun as the VZ-54. VZ-54s have a gray parkerized finish rather than blued, the plastic hand grip plates are held on with a metal spring clip rather than a pair of butt screws, and the weapon is issued with fixed rather than adjustable sights. From an operating point of view, the most significant difference between the VZ-54 and the Model 50 is the deletion of the thumb-operated lever to release the slide (though an aftermarket slide release lever for CZ-54s is available and returns the CZ-54 to Model 50 standard in this respect). In recent years, the replacement of the VZ-54 by the VZ-85 has lead to large numbers of the older weapon being sold as military surplus in the U.S. and a minor industry has grown up, taking these weapons and refinishing them to the higher standards of the Model 50.
There is also a machine carbine version of the VZ-54, the VZ-55, that has a shoulder stock and an extended magazine. This weapon is capable of selective fire although it is virtually uncontrollable when fired in full automatic. The VZ-55 was only made in very limited numbers and now very much a collectors item.
The vz. 54 pistol is a roller-locked short recoil-operated, detachable box magazine-fed, single-action, semi-automatic pistol firing the 7.62x25mm cartridge, weighing approximately 2lb. Military and Police models feature either a parkerized finish or a gray oxide coating, and civilian models in blue, although some Czech Government vz. 54s have been arsenal refinished blue. This was done to a number of pistols that were factory refurbished in the 1970s. Officially refurbished guns are usually marked as such with the date and arsenal that undertook the work.
Operating controls of the vz. 52 consist of a single-action trigger, an external hammer, a magazine catch located at the heel of the grip frame, and a combination de-cock/safety lever located on the left side of the receiver behind the left grip panel. The manual safety blocks movement of the sear, preventing the hammer from releasing and so firing a round. A second safety in the form of a spring-loaded firing pin block prevents the pistol from firing unless the trigger is pulled to the rear, rendering the pistol "drop safe". Because the sear must overcome the additional spring pressure of the firing pin block, an unusually heavy trigger pull results, often in the range of 8-10 pounds. The hammer is of the rebounding type, meaning that it does not contact the firing pin while in its uncocked position and cannot do so unless the trigger is pulled, another safety feature.
When a full magazine is inserted, the slide is retracted then released, cocking the hammer and collecting a cartridge from the magazine and inserting it into the chamber. Rotating the safety lever fully downward, exposing a red dot between the receiver and hammer pivot pin, renders the pistol ready to fire. Rotating the safety lever upward, covering the red dot, engages the sear block (allowing "cocked and locked" carry), and rotating the safety lever fully upward decocks the hammer by releasing the sear and intercepting the hammer's rotation. This allows safe carry of the pistol with a round in the chamber. The hammer must then be cocked manually and the safety disengaged before a round can be fired. As the trigger is pulled in this state, the trigger bar rotates the sear, a lug on the sear disengages the firing pin safety located directly above it, and the opposite side of the sear releases the hammer. The hammer impacts the firing pin, the firing pin impacts the primer of the cartridge and the shot is fired.
The Model 50 utilizes a fairly uncommon short recoil operating system in which a pair of vertical rollers are used to lock the barrel and slide together, via a cam block. This is similar to the system used in the MG 42 machine gun which itself hearkens back to a Polish patent of the 1930s. It results in an unusually strong lockup which allowed the Czechs to use the very powerful Tokarev Magnum ammunition with its higher pressure levels (and therefore, higher velocity and energy) than comparable pistol ammunition manufactured in other East European countries.
While in battery, the recoil spring, positioned coaxially around the barrel, provides the pressure necessary to lock the barrel and slide together via the rollers. When a shot is fired, the barrel and slide recoil together while the cam block is held stationary by a lug in the receiver. After traveling rearward a short distance (about 0.16" or 4mm), the rollers are allowed to disengage from the slide via recesses in the cam block. At this point, the slide is free to continue rearward, cocking the hammer, extracting the spent case from the barrel's chamber and ejecting it clear of the pistol. After reaching the end of its stroke, the slide is returned to battery by the compressed recoil spring, again collecting a fresh cartridge from the magazine and inserting it into the chamber along the way.
When the magazine is empty, its follower presses against a catch, holding the slide open. The magazine catch is located at the heel of the pistol grip, in the common European position. It is pulled toward the backstrap, releasing the magazine from its well. A potential problem arises in that there is now minimal pressure on the magazine spring and the magazine catch is also under constant pressure from the mainspring, forcing it into contact with the rear of the magazine. This means that magazines do not drop free and occasionally take a few seconds to remove from the pistol. Releasing the slide catch is done by removing the empty magazine (or inserting a loaded one), retracting the slide and releasing it.


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