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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
Many study programmes have their own study association. For more information take a look under the faculty tab, or speak to the administration of your study programme.
Study Associations at Leiden Law School
A study association is an association for, and organised by, students of the same study programme or who share similar academic interests.
Study associations organise study-enhancing activities such as conferences, study trips and visits to firms. They also organise lectures and excursions and some supply study books and mock examinations. Social events are also organised including drinks, gala evenings and other festivities.
Most associations have an administrative board and a number of committees. Board members normally receive a grant while the other active members are usually volunteers. In some cases active members are also provided with some form of funding. This is at the discretion of the board of the association concerned.
Listed below are the study associations active at Leiden Law School. A few other student organisations are also listed that organise activities that could be relevant to law and criminology students. Don't hesitate to contact an association if you are interested in attending one of their events or if you are thinking about getting involved in the work of these study associations or student organisations!
BNSL (Notarial law)
(071) 527 7881
Website BNSL
Corpus Delicti (CoDe) (Criminology)
(071) 527 7158
Website CoDe
ELSA Leiden (European Law Students' Association)
(071) 527 7619
Website ELSA Leiden
JFV Grotius (Law Faculty Association)
(071) 527 7546
Website JFV Grotius
JSV Liberi (Child Law)
Website JSV Liberi
Justus Lipsius (Jurisprudence and Philosophy of Law)
(071) 527 7548
Facebook Justus Lipsius
Website Justus Lipsius
Mordenate (outstanding students)
Website Mordenate
Nemo Plus, Juridisch Dispuut (Civil Law)
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Website Nemo Plus
Novum, faculty monthly magazine
Website Novum
Pecunia non Olet (Tax Law)
(071) 527 7812
Website Pecunia non Olet
Philips van Leyden B.P. (Roman Law and Legal History)
Website Philips van Leyden B.P.
Res Publica (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
(071) 527 7556
Website Res Publica
SBR Leiden (Business Law)
Sine Labore Nihil (Labour Law)
Website Sine Labore Nihil
SOS (Criminal Law)
(071) 527 7391
Website SOS
Societas Iuridica Antiliana et Arubana
Website Societas Iuridica Antiliana et Arubana
Stichting Nederlands Vlaamse Pleitcompetitie (Moot Court)
Website Stichting Nederlands Vlaamse Pleitcompetitie
Suum cuique (Master Civil Law)
Website Suum Cuique
Telders Dispuut (International Law)
(071) 527 7213
Website Telders Dispuut
Tobias Asser (Moot Court)


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HOUSTON (CBS HOUSTON) – Something that most people see and don't really pay attention to are the logos of the baseball stadiums their favorite team plays in. Many of them seem to not have a ton of thought placed on them. There is a sponser name (maybe a logo) that is the name of the field or stadium and then most likely the logo of the team with maybe a feature of the stadium worked in. Graphic artist Grant O'Dell took some time and re-designed all 30 Major League stadium logos, and we have to say, each of these we would rather see hung up than the ones that are there now.
Here is a look at the Astros' Minute Maid Park logo redesign. Love the Moon at the top to incorporate the name and the history of Houston.
Fenway is pretty simple and classic with the Green Monster on top.
The Oakland A's (maybe the worst stadium and worst name for a stadium) but a solid logo with the A's Elephant on top of the Golden Gate Bridge
The Next two might be my favorite, with the Rangers and the skyline of Dallas along with the Texas Rangers badge, then the Brewers and the beer mugs. Both really really nice.
Two other good ones utilizing the skylines of the cities.
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Hello everyone!! Today is the release day of Medicine Man by Saffron A. Kent and I here is my review of this amazing book!!
I read the ARC and completely fell in love with Willow and Simon's story and I can't stop thinking about them and recommending this book!!!
A very HAPPY RELEASE DAY to Saffron!!!
Willow Taylor lives in a castle with large walls and iron fences. But this is no ordinary castle. It's called Heartstone Psychiatric hospital and it houses forty other patients. It has nurses with mean faces and techs with permanent frowns.
It has a man, as well. A man who is cold and distant. Whose voice drips with authority. And whose piercing gray eyes hide secrets, and maybe linger on her face a second too long.
Willow isn't supposed to look deep into those eyes. She isn't supposed to try to read his tightly leashed emotions. And neither is she supposed to touch herself at night, imagining his powerful voice and that cold but beautiful face.
No, Willow Taylor shouldn't be attracted to Simon Blackwood, at all.
Because she's a patient and he's her doctor. Her psychiatrist.
The medicine man.
WARNING: This book discusses sensitive issues including but not limited to, depression and suicide.
***I received an ARC in exchange of an honest opinion***
"Medicine is in his blood. Like illness is in mine. My blood is tainted with poison and his is laced with the antidote."
Once in a while I'll find that one of a kind book that is so different that it give me chills. Medicine Man is one of those one of a kind books.
So much so that even a week after a read it I still can't stop thinking about it. It gave me such a book hangover that I want to re-read it again very soon.
I've read all four of Saffron's books and I have to say Medicine Man is her best work so far. Until now The Unrequited was my favorite and although I still love it, Simon Blackwood has stolen my heart in such a way that I'm afraid of falling more in love with Saffron's next characters.
Medicine Man is a very touching tale of love and redemption. Saffron, through her story and her characters, shows us that there is nothing wrong about being different than others and that normal is a very subjective concept.
This book deals with subjects like depression and suicide. And although those are sad subjects, the way Saffron wrote this story makes us not only reflect about the seriousness of mental health, but also find the beauty in her characters, even the more flawed ones.
What I love the most about this aspect of the story is that it raises awareness for mental health and other issues, but not in a way that is doctrinating us. This awareness comes in the way of telling these characters stories and showing us their struggles and their achievements.
Right in the beginning we're introduced to our heroine, Willow Taylor and I have to say she completely captivated me from the start. She loves Harry Potter just like I do and she's witty and sad and flawed. She's also very human. On the polar opposite we have Simon, who is supposed to have everything figured out, who is a successful and famous doctor, but who also has a troublesome past.
I'm not going to say more and spoil the story for you, because this is a story you have to experience for your own. I went completly blind. I never read the blurb, even though I follow Saffron on social media. I wanted to read the book regardless of knowing what it was about.
What I will say, though, is that Medicine Man is the kind of book I most enjoy. The kind that is so angsty that you can actually feel the angst overflowing, like it's a tangible thing.
I love forbidden love stories and Saffron wrote this one so masterfully that it's so believable and relatable even during its more taboo moments.
Speaking of those…Simon Blackwood is HAWT. And I'm talking about fanning yourself hot. He is definitely on my top book boyfriends list. He's my favorite kind of hero: brooding, sometimes a jerk, domineering, but with a heart of gold underneath all his tough exterior.
Simon is troubled and I could see how being trapped inside his own demons and his past affected who he was. We can see his conflict for falling for his patient, but we can't deny the scorching chemistry between them. Not only the physcial one, but also Willow got Simon, more than the realized, I think.
Simon and Willow make the perfect couple. Not because they're perfect. Neither of them are. But somehow they're perfect for each other. And for me their perfection comes from the fact they're both very real and very flawed. But I've always thought that normal is overrated.
The plotline of Medicine Man is perfectly written, not only because the story is very relatable, but also are the characters. And the chemistry between them made me connect even more with them. As I mentioned I related a lot to Willow. Because of her reading tastes, but also for some of her struggles. But Simon also was surprisingly relatable.
Saffron wrote this story so expertantly that even if you never struggled with depression or any other mental health issue, you'll still feel connected to the characters and you'll still relate to their struggles. That is a sign of a well written story for me, because it transcends the writing and goes beyond it.
Medicine Man is powerful, truthful, gripping and you'll feel like you're inside Heartstone Psychiatric Hospital. Chapter by chapter we unravel the layers of Willow's issues and we get to the bottom of what she did, what happened to her and why she acted the way she did.
And as forbidden as her relationship with her psychiatrist is, it feels like the most natural thing in the world and I couldn't help but root for her to get better. Not because she needed to be fixed, but because I wanted her to be well. Because for every disease there should be a cure such as Simon Blackwood.
Medicine Man is beyond beautiful. It's so raw it will leave you speechless and unable to express all the feelings it will bring you. I could talk about it for days and I still wouldn't be able to express all that it meant to me.
The beauty in Medicine Man is that not only it's a beautiful, gritty, and hot as hell love story, but it's in the way Saffron A. Kent managed to blend issues like depression and suicide into the story. She mixed those very relevant issues with the romance without it being overdramatized. We see a very sad and suffering Willow finding her place in the world and that gave me hope. And when a book goes beyond the story and plotline like that, in a way we don't even notice, that book is definitely a MUST READ.
Reading this book felt like a priviledge and I have to thank Saffron forever for having written it and shared it with us. I cannot imagine not having read this book. It's so different than anything else I've read before.
Although I've read plenty of forbidden romances, Medicine Man was fresh and it just has that "it" factor I keep looking out in books. This book is real in a way every book should be. It's beautiful and genuine and without any doubts one of the best books I've read. Not only this year, but ever.


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The departure of Argentina and Brazil from the Council represents a big change for the region's representation. Argentina was a regional leader in upholding and supporting human rights on the Council. Brazil was what we have termed an "enabler"—often abstaining from key votes, even on Ukraine and North Korea—the net effect being to avoid a broader condemnation of clear human rights–violating states.
Nevertheless, the region's voting patterns didn't really change. The mainstay "rogues," Cuba and Venezuela, remain on the Council, consistently voting to protect national sovereignty over their international human rights obligations. Meanwhile the "liberals," represented by Mexico, Paraguay and now Panama voted consistently to promote human rights. More interesting are the countries that fall in the middle that change their vote on different topics. This year, those countries were represented by Bolivia, Ecuador and El Salvador.
As in our last report, we monitored how Latin American countries voted on three specific regional issues: the ongoing conflict in Syria, the breakdown in government control over eastern Ukraine, and ongoing human rights violations in North Korea. The latest resolution regarding North Korea passed the UNHRC by consensus, meaning that Cuba, Venezuela and Bolivia, along with Russia and China (the typical stalwart no votes) did not object to the resolution condemning the human rights situation in the country—something that they have done only occasionally in past sessions.
The ongoing conflict in Syria had two recorded votes, the Ukraine conflict one. The vote breakdown for Latin America was similar for both: Bolivia, Cuba and Venezuela voted no in every case, while Panama joined Mexico and Paraguay in voting yes, recognizing the bloodbath in Syria and condemning Russia's intervention and the human rights violations in eastern Ukraine. Ecuador and El Salvador proved less straightforward. Ecuador, despite being a member in Venezuela's Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), abstained in both Syria votes and voted yes in the Ukraine conflict. El Salvador, which had voted consistently yes in the past, chose to abstain on the vote regarding Ukraine, while joining the liberals on Syria.
As we discuss later, the UNHRC also held a recorded vote on the thematic issue of protecting civil society, an area of growing concern, as many countries move to clamp down on civil society through increased regulatory and legal hurdles. The resolution specifically recognized that
in many countries, persons and organizations engaged in promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms frequently face threats, harassment and attacks…. [as well as] restrictions on freedom of association or expression or the right to peaceful assembly, or abuse of criminal or civil proceedings, or deplorable acts of intimidation and reprisal.
And the resolution called on states "to create and maintain, in law and in practice, a safe and enabling environment in which civil society can operate free from hindrance and insecurity."
Countries voted on this resolution in line with their previous records. Those that gave priority to human rights and popular sovereignty supported it; those that emphasized national sovereignty did not. Cuba and Venezuela voted no, but Bolivia broke ranks with its ALBA allies and abstained. The remaining Latin American countries—Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, and Paraguay—all voted to support the measure, which passed by a vote of 31 to 9, with 7 abstentions.
Finally, an emerging trend is the use of procedural hurdles to gum up the system and slow down or stymie the UNHRC's intended purpose of promoting human rights globally. At the 32nd Council meeting alone, there were multiple amendments offered, all aimed at watering down or negating the main purpose of the resolution. Pakistan submitted 11 amendments (of which 7 were adopted) to a resolution regarding the establishment of a special rapporteur on violence against the LGBT community, and 15 amendments were submitted by China and Russia (though none adopted) to the resolution on civil society seeking to remove references to human rights defenders.
UNHRC's Vote on Civil Society
You would think that a UN commission dedicated to defend human rights would be steadfast in its defense of the rights of civil society. After all, the ability of nongovernmental organizations to assemble, speak freely, and investigate human rights abuses has been critical to the defense of human rights the world over. Surprisingly, not all countries on the UNHRC agree, including some Latin American states, which lined up with some of the usual suspects. Below are some sample countries and how they voted.


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Well, it's official. During this weekend's Star Wars Celebration, the creator of Star Wars Rebels Dave Filoni confirmed that Season 4 of the series would in fact be the last one. It makes a lot of sense – the timeline of the show means it's not long now before Rebels bumps against established timelines in the existing Star Wars canon, and it's encouraging that Filoni has clearly mapped out a definitive end for the Ghost crew. It's been a good run, and if what we saw at the panel this weekend is any indication, the final season looks like it might just be the best yet.
But the cancellation news wasn't the only new info that hit during the exciting Star Wars Rebels panel – in fact, Filoni and the Rebels cast revealed lots of new info over the course of the panel and the following press conference. Here's everything we learned during the exciting Star Wars Rebels panel at Star Wars Celebration.
- To fans' utter delight, Filoni finally confirmed that Hera will indeed be promoted to "General Hera" before Season 4 is over.
- Filoni refused to comment on the return of Vader in Season 4, but did offer the tidbit that Thrawn is back and more confident than ever. "He's operating from a position of victory… total control."
- Taylor Gray was wary of divulging too much, but says that "a lot of decisions are made for Ezra" in the coming season.
- We can certainly expect an Ahsoka development in the coming season – a prediction I'll make not based on anything Filoni said (he's admittedly not a fan of giving fans much advance information) but a strange switcheroo he made during the panel. The creator arrived on stage in his requisite graphic tee bearing the message "Ahsoka Lives?", but by the end of the panel that question mark had been transformed into an exclamation point. When asked about the punctuation switch, however, Filoni was coy. "I don't know what you're talking about."
- Originally, Kanan was going to provide the voiceover for the Season 4 trailer. But on further reflection, Filoni decided that it should in fact be Hera, since her arc is "so transformative."
- Vanessa Marshall says that Hera's "focus is much more sharp [this season]… things come to a pinpoint. She's more focused and committed than ever to get the job done."
- Katee Sackhoff will be making her return to the show as the great Bo-Katan.
- Chopper will remain the much-needed comedic relief to leaven Rebels' more intense moments, but Filoni says even the grumpy droid will have an expanded role in the final season. Things ahead will prove that "he has a bigger heart thank you realize."
- Mandelore fans have lots to look forward to in Season 4, as the location takes on a special significance and a heavy presence on the final season. (The first two episodes are entitled "Heroes of Mandalore Pt. 1 and 2.)
- Just in case you thought you knew where the story was headed, Filoni warned: "Where we end up – and who might show up – might surprise you."
- Filoni says the season will be packed with exciting guest stars, including the confirmation of Warwick Davis' casting as Rukh, Thrawn's assassin and bodyguard.
- Mon Mothma is also back this time, and Filoni warns she's going to get a "little fiery" this time around.
- Saw Gerrera will return for the show's final season, along with Edrio Two Tubes – and you can bet they brought the U-wing.
- And while the show is over, Filoni was clear that his work with LucasFilm animated series would absolutely continue, though we're still left to speculate as to what that might specifically entail.
Wanna stay up on all the Star Wars Celebration happenings? Check back on Collider frequently over the weekend for our extensive Celebration coverage.


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SAN DIEGO – Sunday's extreme heat lead to a dog being rescued from Cowles Mountain.
An overheated golden retriever had to be rescued by park rangers Sunday afternoon after being on the mountain with its owner since 9 a.m.
A heat advisory will be in effect until Wednesday and officials say it's important the public is prepared, especially when outdoors.
"I only went up with 2/3 of a bottle, definitely my mistake. It was it was rough," said Nina Adamowicz, a hiker at Cowles Mountain.
Even hikers at Cowles Mountain, which is a prominent mountain located in the San Carlos neighborhood, with plenty of liquids said the blazing heat was a challenge.
Saturday alone Cal Fire reported rescuing eight hikers at the popular waterfall trail Three Sisters Falls. Two were taken to the hospital by helicopter, one by ambulance and five received medical attention at the scene and were released.
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department reported similar calls.
"With the increased hot weather, we got several calls of heat related injuries, people going out and getting heat exhaustion or overheated," said SDFRD Chief Steve Wright. "Our message is for people to be prepared."
Firefighters suggested that people drink plenty of water, wear loose clothing, think about how far they're going and leave animals at home.
"Every dog up there was panting like crazy. There was a dog that came up about a one-fourth of a mile up there that was panting and people were carrying their dogs all the way up," said John Allen at Cowles Mountain.
Rescue crews said dogs, elderly and children are most at risk for heat exhaustion especially during peak hours of the day.
"Try to go at early sunrise or a little bit before sunset," Allen said.
Some signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, feeling nauseated weak and dizzy. As for pets, experts say, watch them, pack water and if they are panting heavily or slowing down it's time to turn back.


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The "durable power-of-attorney" is one of the most powerful and important planning tools that an attorney can recommend to a client, not only for estate planning, but also for Medicaid and other public benefit planning.
When a person (the principal) signs a power-of-attorney, he gives another person (the agent) the power to act in his place and on his behalf in managing his assets and affairs. The agent's powers may be broad and sweeping so as to include almost any act which the principal might have performed. It should be noted, however, that in general, acts which are inherently testamentary in nature, such as the authority to make or revoke a will, may not be performed by an agent.
A power-of-attorney can be either a "general" power-of-attorney, where the agent may perform almost any act the principal might have performed himself regarding the financial management of his affairs, or a "limited" power-of-attorney where the agent has one or more specific powers, such as the power to sell a particular property to a particular purchaser at a particular time. A single principal may name one or more agents who can be authorized to act either "jointly" or "severally" (alone without the signature of the other agents or agents).
The "durable" power-of-attorney is unlike the ordinary power-of-attorney which becomes inoperative upon the incapacity of the principal. The durable power-of-attorney, provides that those powers granted to the agent shall not be affected by the subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal or by the lapse of time.
Springing Power
Most powers-of-attorney become effective immediately upon execution by the principal. Many principals, however, are justifiably wary about giving a currently exercisable power-of-attorney to the agent. Accordingly, most states allow a durable power-of-attorney to be drafted in such a way that it becomes effective only upon the principal's disability. Such a legal instrument is called a "springing" power-of-attorney, signed when the principal has capacity and not effective until the occurrence of a triggering event such as the onset of disability of the principal. The primary disadvantage of the use of the springing durable power is that because its operation is triggered by disability, the occurrence of the event may have to be conclusively established to the third person in order to induce such person to accept the authority of the agent. The document, therefore, should contain a clear definition of the term "disability."
In most states, the principal, in planning for asset management, should consider granting to the agent other important specific powers in addition to those enumerated by statute and found on the conventional pre-printed form power-of-attorney. Unless such additional powers are specifically drafted into the document, the agent will have no authority to act. The following are a few of many specific powers which the principal should consider including in the power-of-attorney:
The power to make gifts. In states where there is no specific legislative gift-making power, the attorney-draftsperson of the power-of-attorney should consider providing "gifting" authority for the agent. Such a power may be vital for both estate tax planning, in the event of the principal's incapacity, and for Medicaid and other public benefit planning. Caution must be exercised, however, in drafting the "gifting" power since, if drafted too broadly, the Internal Revenue Service may argue that the agent had what is called a "general power of appointment" so as to include the entire amount of the principal's assets in the agent's own estate for estate tax purposes should that agent die before the principal.
The power to change the principal's domicile to another state where the Medicaid eligibility rules are more favorable.
The power of access to safe-deposit boxes.
The power to renounce or disclaim an inheritance and/or insurance proceeds. This power could be another powerful estate and Medicaid planning tool where not prohibited under state law.
The ability to sign tax returns, IRS powers-of-attorney and the power to settle tax disputes.
The power to settle, pursue or appeal litigation on behalf of the principal.
The power to deal with and collect proceeds from health and/or long-term-care insurance.
The power to set up and fund trusts and the power to amend existing trusts.
The power to revoke or amend the power-of-attorney itself.
In drafting powers-of-attorney, care should be given to confer powers with as much specificity as possible in order to avoid the possibility of a court construing a specific omission as an intent to fail to grant that specific power. Such an adverse finding could be to the detriment of the principal's assets.
Advantages for the Seriously-Ill
The use of a power-of-attorney for the management of the assets of a seriously-ill or disabled person has several advantages. It is especially useful in situations where the disabled person's assets may be modest and, accordingly, do not warrant the greater expense associated with other planning techniques such as trusts, conservatorships, committeeships or guardianships.
The greatest advantage of the durable power-of-attorney is that it remains effective after the principal's incapacity. The agent, therefore, can act immediately, upon the principal's incapacity, to manage his assets in a falling stock market or to take various emergency measures without initiating costly and time-consuming court guardianship proceedings to attain court authorization for such transactions.
The durable power-of-attorney is also a useful planning tool for married couples where property is jointly owned. When one spouse becomes incapacitated, the other acting as the agent, can avoid a court proceeding and act promptly in situations where, although assets are held jointly, one spouse cannot act alone to sell, transfer or refinance property or registered securities without having to obtain the consent of the other joint owner.
Signing Formalities
Care should be taken regarding the formalities involved in signing a durable power-of-attorney. Some states such as South Carolina require the same formalities as are required when a will is signed. Other states require that the durable power be signed with the same formalities necessary to make it recordable as a deed to real property. For example, in Missouri, if the agent is given the power to convey real estate, the power-of-attorney itself must be recorded. Although the Florida statute does not require it to be signed before a notary, as does the New York statute, if real property is involved, it is advisable to have the document notarized since it may have to be recorded with the deed, at which point it will have to be notarized. Similarly, California's statute governing notarization of documents is very detailed.
In most states, the power-of-attorney must be signed by the principal before a notary public. This is advisable even in those states without such a requirement since this serves to authenticate the signature of the principal to the party to whom the power-of-attorney is presented. Additionally, although not statutorily required in any state, it is advisable, where there is a question of competency, to attach an affidavit from the attending physician that the principal is competent.
And although not statutorily required by any state, a power-of-attorney should contain the notarized signature of the agent selected by the principal, since after all, it is the authenticity of that signature upon which the person to whom the power-of-attorney is presented will be relying upon.
A durable power-of-attorney ceases to have effect upon the death of the principal, upon the revocation by the principal, assuming the principal has the requisite capacity to do so, or upon the court order. If the principal revokes the power-of-attorney himself, such revocation may either be in writing or by the principal conducting himself inconsistent with the power (e.g., destroying the power-of-attorney document). In those states where, upon the appointment of a conservator, committee or guardian for the principal, the power-of-attorney terminates, it is advisable for the principal to name a person of his choice in the document to act as his conservator, committee or guardian. Lastly, a power-of-attorney can terminate if a specified time limit is specified in the document itself or if a specific event as set forth in the document has occurred.
Healthcare Considerations
In a few states, a principal is allowed to delegate to the agent in the durable power-of-attorney various healthcare powers in addition to control over financial matters. In most states, however, a healthcare power-of-attorney must be a separate document from a power-of-attorney used to manage the property and financial affairs of the principal. A detailed discussion of heathcare powers-of-attorney will be discussed in a later issue of The Bulletin.
Note: No power-of-attorney should be drafted without the advice of an attorney.
Carole C. Lamson is an attorney on the New York State Bar Association's Trust and Estate Section.


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NEW YORK—Adam Gase is cool with pretty much anything Dolphins players say, an essential element of the way he runs the team, but there's one thing he won't abide. Anyone who complains about the difficulties of this year's schedule does so at significant risk.
The Dolphins were set to play this three-week stretch in Los Angeles, New York and London either way, but it was made more challenging by the threat of Hurricane Irma. Miami's original opener, a home game against Tampa Bay, was rescheduled for November and that decision eliminated the team's bye week.
The Dolphins spent the entire week of preparation for the Chargers at a hotel in Oxnard, Calif., and have another unusual week in front of them now. The team will fly to London on Thursday, practice Friday and hope the players have adjusted to the five-hour time difference by Sunday's game against New Orleans, which will kick off at 9:30 a.m. Eastern.
"We've talked to the right people as far as how we want to sleep, nutrition, what we need to do to combat flying as much as we have so far," Gase said today. "It's really about following what everybody is advising our players to do. It's just whether or not guys want to do it that way. You can't hold everybody's hand. At some point you have to be a man and do it right and be a pro athlete. Guys that want to do it right are usually the ones that have success. The guys that don't, don't end up lasting very long."
No players used that excuse after getting pounded by New York, but the defeat was so jarring that it sent everyone looking for an explanation. Gase would rather hear his players admit they got clobbered, though, than listen to them blame it on the schedule.
"All I know is we're going to line up on Sunday and play," he said Sunday. "So if somebody has an issue with that, they better check their profession."
That schedule, by the way, doesn't exactly let up. In addition to not having a bye week, the Dolphins will still have to play six of their remaining 13 games on the road. That's a result, in part, of them giving up a home game as part of the deal to play in London.
There is only one instance in which Miami plays consecutive games at Hard Rock Stadium this year: Week 13 against Denver and Week 14 against the Patriots.
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Safeguarding and Welfare
English football takes safeguarding extremely seriously. The ongoing work to make the game as safe and enjoyable as possible is led by The FA, the game's governing body in this country. This work is delivered through County FAs such as ourselves in conjunction with leagues and clubs.
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Riding Week in Tyrol - beginners
A riding adventure for everyone.
Arrival in St. Leonhard in the Pitztal
Rest day
Sunday is a rest day for the horses. Use the day to familiarise yourself with the farm and the surrounding area. You can take a small walk to one of the nearby little huts (Almen). There is always something to do on the farm and for children there is a lot to discover.
Try out Riding
Your first day's riding is a trial session so that the instructors can gauge what level you are at. Mucki, Fenia, Bella as well as 6 more haflingers live on the farm and these horses will be your escorts over the next few days. A horse will be assigned to you within the first few hours.
Small ride
Slowly you will get to know your horse and how to treat it. The instructors will take your ability into account and give you lessons at a suitable level. This means that you will constantly make progress and that you will always be having fun. On the 5th evening, we have arranged something special for you. You will go for a ride through the valley by horse and cart. In a traditional manner, the parents can have a liquor at the end of the ride.
Small ride
Today you will have your last riding lesson. After the 1 hour lesson you can do what you want for the rest of the day. Go on a short walk in the Pitztal valley or spend some time with the animals on the farm.
Ride around the area
Today it is time to put what you have learnt into practice. You get on your horse and begin the horse ride. This tour goes along quiet tracks along the valley floor. You can show off what you have learnt in the previous days. A great end to the week.
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- 7 overnight stays as stated without board
- Welcome drink
- Guided riding tours and lessons as stated in the program
- 2 uses of the sauna per week
- Daily use of the infrared cabins
- Summer card Pitztal with many inclusive services (Entrée XP Adventurepark, free use Pitztaler mountain railways, etc.)
- Equipment for all activities
- Final cleaning in the apartments
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room
- Service hotline
- Breakfast on request possible approx. EUR 13 per person per day and approx. EUR 7 per child from 5-13 years per day, payable on site
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- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
- Fly to Innsbruck.
- Take the train to Innsbruck. From there you can get to Imst-Pitztal within 30 minutes or you can take the bus to St. Leonhard in Pitztal/Tieflehn within 45 minutes.
- Parking: free car parking spaces at the riding school. No reservation possible.
- Minimum age: 4 years old.
- Requirements: for the advanced program you need to have already mastered trotting and galloping. The beginner's program doesn't require any prior riding knowledge.
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The most crucial time in an organization's life is the transition from one CEO to another. But while considerable time and attention are given to the mission and vision of a company, this often isn't the case with CEO-transition planning. Such planning is particularly needed in healthcare, where hospital CEO turnover hovers been 18 and 20 percent. Additionally, the CEO population is aging: The average age is 62, making transitions all the more imminent for many organizations.
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Long before Wichita shopped Bradley Fair, Wilson Estates was home to third generation oilman Ed Bradley, and his wife, Louise. When the Bradleys acquired the 320 acres east of town, the land contained many Cottonwood trees and a two-room cabin. They created Bradley Farm, a spacious and spectacular setting, which eventually became the location of many leisurely Sunday afternoon polo matches and society gatherings throughout the 1940s and '50s.
After a fire destroyed their home in 1953, Ed and Louise rebuilt and continued to host many gatherings for Wichita's elite. Ed Bradley died in 1969 and Louise continued to live on the estate until her death in 1977. In 1978, the Bradley's nephew, Bob Wilson Sr., and his wife, Janice, moved from their College Hill home to Bradley Farm. Also residing on the property in a separate home were Bob Jr. and his wife, Allyson. The family renamed the property Wilson Estates, breathing new life into the grand old homestead.
A larger-than-life entrepreneur, Bob Sr. owned Kansas Paint Company, operating the successful family business with Bob Jr., and daughter Barbara. An avid equestrian, Bob added a stable of horses to the Wilson Estates landscape and opened a portion of the property to horse boarding in the late 1970s. Around this same time, Wilson Estates was renamed Red Brush Farms, and became the site of a nationally rated equestrian training course. Although within the city limits, the setting for Red Brush Farms in the early 1980's was rural and serene. Rock Road was still a sleepy, two-lane blacktop road lined with trees and Webb Road was largely undeveloped. But the beginnings of urban growth and prosperity were evident.
Seeing homes being built in the surrounding neighborhood areas, Bob Sr. and Janice began to think about the future of their 320 acres as they were approached by numerous developers with proposals to purchase their land. In 1988, George Laham and a partner purchased three acres of the Wilson's property and began the development of Bradley Fair. In 1990, the small neighborhood center opened, offering a variety of local retailers including Randy Cooper's Fine Jewelry and Trio's. In 1991, Laham attracted the center's first national specialty retailer, Talbots. Five more acres were purchased in 1994 making way for Wichita's first Gap store. Bradley Fair had captured the attention of the nation's hottest specialty retailers and soon to follow were Eddie Bauer and Banana Republic. Pleased with the direction of Bradley Fair, the Wilsons signed an agreement with Laham in 1995 for the development of the remaining 312 acres.
The additional land allowed for a complete master-planned development that included more retail, a residential community, a suburban office park and condominiums. In January of 1997, Laham and Ritchie Development, Wichita's premier residential developer, unveiled plans for 190 residential home sites at Wilson Estates.
In June of 1997, Vantage Point Properties began the development of the 25 acre Wilson Estates Office Park. The 209,000 sq. ft. professional office park reflects the distinctive Mediterranean style of Bradley Fair, and features landscaped green spaces, lakes, waterfalls and pedestrian walkways linking the office park to the restaurants and retail stores. Some of the tenants at the office park are Capitol Federal, Aetna, Central Bank and Trust and Morgan Stanley. Development of Legacy Park at Wilson Estates and the Wilson Estates Medical Park followed, bringing the total of office and medical space to 450,000 square feet. Wilson Estates also includes condominiums, a patio home development and a 103-room Hilton Garden Inn.
Bradley Fair has become a vibrant destination, offering guests a mix of local, regional and national stores and restaurants. Unique to the center is the open-air Bradley Fair Plaza with a year-round fountain overlooking the Bradley Fair Lake and island waterfall. The Bradley Fair Plaza hosts a variety of charitable and community events including an opera performance, a summer concert series with fireworks display and an alfresco fine art show in the fall. Today, the neighborhoods at Wilson Estates provide hints of the farm's history with names like Red Brush, Belmont, Preakness and Keeneland. The neighborhood is as vibrant and alive as ever, as evidenced by family gatherings and frequent social events.


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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) identifies two responses to climate change: mitigation of climate change by reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and enhancing sinks, and adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Most industrialised countries have committed themselves, as signatories to the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol, to adopting national policies and taking corresponding measures on the mitigation of climate change and to reducing their overall greenhouse-gas emissions (United Nations, 1997). An assessment of current efforts aimed at mitigating climate change, as presented by the Working Group III Fourth Assessment Report (WGIII AR4), Chapter 11 (Barker et al., 2007), shows that current commitments would not lead to a stabilisation of atmospheric greenhouse-gas concentrations. In fact, according to the Working Group I Fourth Assessment Report (WGI AR4), owing to the lag times in the global climate system, no mitigation effort, no matter how rigorous and relentless, will prevent climate change from happening in the next few decades (Christensen et al., 2007; Meehl et al., 2007). Chapter 1 in this volume shows that the first impacts of climate change are already being observed.
Adaptation is therefore unavoidable (Parry et al., 1998). Chapter 17 (see Section 17.2 and Section 17.4) presents examples of adaptations to climate change that are currently being observed, but concludes that there are limits and barriers to effective adaptation. Even if these limits and barriers were to be removed, however, reliance on adaptation alone is likely to lead to a magnitude of climate change in the long run to which effective adaptation is no longer possible or only at very high social, economic and environmental costs. For example, Tol et al. (2006) show what would be the difficulties in adapting to a five-metre rise in sea level in Europe. It is therefore no longer a question of whether to mitigate climate change or to adapt to it. Both adaptation and mitigation are now essential in reducing the expected impacts of climate change on humans and their environment.


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Adultery and Church Discipline, is it Sexist?
Adultery is a sensitive subject. Unfaithful spouses can cause great pain in marriages and families. No one is immune from the devastation caused by breaking the seventh commandment. However, I'll be the first to acknowledge that marriage is a two-way street and the cheating spouse is never 100% of the problem.
That said, I'm interested in the difference in perception between unfaithful wives and unfaithful husbands, and how they are disciplined by the church.
As far as I know, my own marriage has been free of adultery. Not so for my parents. When I was 10, my dad was excommunicated from the church and shortly thereafter I found out why (both parents acknowledge it was a mistake to tell me at such a young age). A few years later, he was rebaptized and shortly thereafter ex'd, again. He was eventually re-rebaptized (after I was married, actually) and is in full fellowship, even serving as YM President at one point. My parents' continuing marital problems aside, from what I can tell, the story of marital infidelity is fairly common, even in the church.
I have another family member who had an affair when she was young and unhappy in her marriage. She described it as" just a physical thing," because she didn't feel needed in her marriage and was disfellowshiped for a short time after her divorce. She soon remarried and was recently sealed to her new husband and child.
In my experience, four of the five of the men I know have been excommunicated for adultery, but none of the four women have been. Considering marital vows of fidelity run both ways, I am continually mystified by why church leaders appear to treat women differently than men for the same sin.
Here are a few reasons why this may be:
1. Women are more vulnerable than men, so should be treated more carefully and not punished as harshly.
2. Excommunication is a blessing, not a punishment. It is a way of separating the sinner from God and the church so he or she can truly repent and come back. If this is true, then perhaps women are not worthy of this blessing, or can achieve true repentance without excommunication.
3. Women are not accountable for their actions in the way men are.
4. God holds husbands to a higher standard of fidelity than wives because they preside in marriage.
Regardless of the rationale behind the church discipline, it directly affects the way outsiders judge the situation. My general sense is that most people see unfaithful men as weak-willed, sex-crazed, or unwise stewards. Men are attributed to acting on their mating instincts and need for physical intimacy. On the other hand, when a woman is unfaithful, perhaps she was a victim or taken advantage of by a predatory man. Or maybe she was in an emotionally empty relationship and found support or understanding in a sexual relationship outside of marriage. This makes me wonder how much the reasoning behind the infidelity factors in to church discipline.
As an end note, I believe it would be incredibly hard to be a bishop or stake president trying to help people found in difficult situations created by adultery. I know that these men do the best that they can and each situation is different. I am just interested in the trend I have observed and wonder if others have observed the same thing. I also wonder if others have a sense of why the church discipline appears to be sexist.
Feel free to respond to the post or the following questions:
Do you think men and women are equally responsible for their part in infidelity?
Why do you think they are often disciplined differently within the church?
Do you judge unfaithful wives differently than unfaithful husbands?
Does the emotional or physical nature of the extramarital relationship affect your judgment? Why?
Do you think the difference in church discipline affects the rate at which men and women in the church commit adultery?


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In a way, the events of Aug. 11-12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia, were just a blip on the white supremacy timeline – for the town, the state and the country – says Jalane Schmidt, who teaches at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Schmidt will visit her alma mater, Bethel College, April 15-16 to give two public lectures and speak in several classes.
Schmidt grew up in Newton and is a graduate of Newton High School. She has a B.A. in Bible and religion from Bethel, and went on to earn Master of Divinity, M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University.
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Anna's healthy pregnancy: Up until about week 16, I didn't change ANYTHING! In fact, I am so grateful for AKT. If I didn't have a daily routine that incorporated a workout that I loved and a community I looked forward to seeing, I don't think I would have been able to push through those really tough moments in the first trimester. Between all the exhaustion and nausea, it was REALLY difficult to get up in the morning and get motivated. Now, at 23 weeks, I am starting to cut back to about four days a week, 90 minutes per day. I absolutely love interval training: short bouts of cardio and strength at whatever pace I am feeling capable of that day. And I try to do five to ten minutes of pelvic floor/diaphragmatic breathing exercises on a daily basis as well as a moving meditation twice a week on my days off.
Food evolution: I have to make sure to eat before working out so that my body has the fuel it needs to perform and not draw from my reserves, which I need to create this tiny being! Fueling up post-workout has also become much more important to me, now that I know I am eating for two.
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Sunmobile was a model of a solar-powered automobile.[1][2][3][4] William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corporation built and demonstrated his 15-inch long model at the 1955 General Motors car show in Chicago on August 31, 1955.[1][2][3][4][5] The automobile was a futuristic miniature representation to show the possibilities of solar energy. Since it was a miniature model, it could not be driven by a person.[2][4][6]
The name of the 1955 General Motors Motorama car show where Cobb's model car was shown was General Motors Powerama.[1] General Motors at the time said the car that showed futuristic capabilities was not practical because even if the solar cells ran at 100% efficiency they would only produce 12 horse-power, not enough to propel an average automobile of the time.[7]
Cobb showed and introduced the field of photovoltaics to a car show that had over 2,000,000 visitors. At the time all automobiles were run by gasoline engines. Cobb's Sunmobile model had 12 selenium photoelectric cells on top of a balsa wood body. These solar cells were connected in series-parallel and converted the sun light directly into electricity, which in turn ran a small low-inertia electric motor. The motor rotated at 2000 r.p.m. and ran on 1.5 volts. The motor's energy in turn was transferred to the model car's drive shaft, which then in turn transferred the energy through its rear axle by a pulley to the car's wheels which moved the car forward.[8]
The model car balsa wood body was in five sections. It had two center sections that were hollowed out to receive a pine chassis, the electric motor, and the drive mechanism. There were precision gears from the electric motor to the wheels. They had a 3 to 1 ratio, with the smallest gear on the motor and the larger gear on the drive mechanism that propelled the rear wheels. These gears were connected with a ladder-type chain connected to their sprockets. The rubber tires, obtained at a hobby shop, were one and a half inches in diameter. The rear axle was one-eighth inch in diameter. The wiring for the solar cells to the electric motor was by standard No. 20 insulated stranded copper wire.[8]
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- ^ a b c William Cobb demonstrates first solar-powered car
- ^ a b c August 31, 1955 : William Cobb Demonstrates Solar-Powered Car Archived July 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Solar Energy, the best solution
- ^ a b c First Solar Car Archived 2012-04-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Future Solar Cars Archived 2011-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Popular Mechanics, September 1955, Vol. 104, No. 3, ISSN 0032-4558, Published by Hearst Magazines
- ^ Popular Science, October 1955, Vol. 167, No. 4, ISSN 0161-7370, Published by Bonnier Corporation
- ^ a b Popular Mechanics, Feb 1957, Vol. 107, No. 2, p. 233, Published by Hearst Magazines, ISSN 0032-4558


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To boost Sino-Indian relations, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India on June 8 to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is to be followed by President Xi Jinping who is expected to be in New Delhi in November. The last Chinese head of state to visit India was Primer Li Keqiang in 2012. Going by the growth trajectory, China's expectation from India's newly sworn in government and the deals that were initiated in 2012, the president's visit will promulgate China-India ties to a new crescendo.
While their political ascent is drastically diverse – one a princeling, another an ordinary tea seller to prime minister, the hope is that Xi Jinping and Modi's meeting will signal better days for our bilateral relations. On the cards are rising exports, consolidating their stance during international and regional meetings and coming to an agreement on the contentious border issue.
The stakes are high. both governments have a vested stake to bring to the table. Many Indian companies including the Reliance group and Adani Power who have grown up in Modi's backyard are indebted to the Chinese, further, as the Chinese economy stagnates, India is a highly lucrative market to invest in. How each goes about it and which interests are held will only be laid out when Xi and Modi meet in November, later this year.


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Ever heard the saying, "If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything?†Well, make no mistake, Rosa Parks stood so tall for her rights, while seated, that the racial segregation laws that she fought against came crumbling down. The stand that Rosa Parks took caused her to be dubbed, "The first lady of civil rights.†What an honor, here is her story…
Rosa Parks was an active member of the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) wherein she held the position of an elected volunteer secretary; she was also an active participant in the Civil Rights Movement. Therefore, it is evident that Rosa Parks was already involved in the ideology of what African-Americans could accomplish, as being against segregation, if determined. On Thursday December 1st, 1955 Rosa Parks made these ideologies a reality.
42-year-old Rosa Parks was already seated on the bus December 1, 1955 in Montgomery when the seats were beginning to fill up rapidly. Looking ahead Rosa Parks could see that the first four rows of the bus reserved for white people were filled. The rule was, if no seats were available, black people had to stand or leave the bus, this reality was increasingly becoming true for Rosa Parks.
When the bus arrived at the Empire Theatre stop, many white people boarded the bus. It became evident to the bus driver that there were no more seats available for the whites to be seated. Consequently, the bus driver demanded that four black riders give up their seat for the new arriving whites. Three of the black passengers abandoned their seats but Rosa Parks refused to budge.
Rosa Park's refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger caused her to be arrested and tried on charges of disorderly conduct and violating a local ordinance. She was later found guilty of this offence and was fined $14.
Rosa Parks' resistance to racial segregation and her resulting arrest sparked what is known in history as the Montgomery Bus Boycott. On the day of Rosa Park's trial, a total of 35,000 pamphlets were handed out and the date of December 5th was the chosen day for the boycott.
The day of the boycott had arrived and it rained; however, the weather did not hamper the boycott and everything went according as planned. Some of the black residents of Montgomery carpooled, others commuted through black operated cabs that charged similar fares to the bus system (10 cents), and the latter 40,000 walked with some covering a distance as far as 20 miles. This boycott lasted a total of 381 days putting a big dent in the transit revenues of Montgomery, as the bulk of the ridership was black residents.
As a result of the boycott and a few challenges brought to the court, bus segregation was ruled as unconstitutional on June 5th, 1956 and laws surrounding segregation on public transit was struck down.
Rosa Parks serves as a prime example of how one person's stand against inequality, in any form, can be a catalyst for a movement of much needed change.         Â


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Snoop Dogg (no longer going by Snoop Lion, thankfully) teams up with Charlie Wilson and Pharrell for "Peaches N Cream" from his forthcoming BUSH album. BUSH marks the first time Snoop and Pharrell will be working on a project together since 2004's Rhythm & Gangsta, which, as you may recall spawned huge radio singles with "Drop It Like It's Hot." Check out "Peaches N Cream" after the jump.
Kanye premieres the visual for "Bound 2" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, complete with horses, the Grand Canyon, and motorcycle coitus. So in other words, exactly what you were probably expecting. You can check out Kanye's sit-down interview with Ellen after the jump. Read More
Yeezy's soulful live performances are giving his Yeezus project — that of the uneven critical reception — some new life. His time with Charlie Wilson fine-tuning each song for presentation hasn't hurt either. Check the video of him on Jools Holland performing the two singles from the album.
Kanye and Charlie Wilson go across the pond to make an appearance on Later…With Jools Holland to perform "Bound 2" off Yeezus.
Ye stops by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform "Bound 2" off Yeezus, with some help from Charlie Wilson and The Roots. Kanye also edited his own first verse with a clean shot at Ray J.
Finally, the official tracklisting and full production credits for Ye's sixth solo effort. Read More


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Building a new home is a mammoth task, as apart from loads of money it also requires you to spend a lot of time and energy. While there are several agencies who can help you out, you can't really afford a hands-off approach as there are lots of decisions that need to be taken just by you.
You need to be knowledgeable in the process, so that you are able to take the decision yourself. Else, you'll have to leave everything on to the builder. And in that case, it is quite probable that your dream home may not turn out to be as good you may have envisioned. Discussed below are some of the most important tasks that you need to be prepared for when building your new home.
# Comply with the Local Laws
There are local laws that govern the construction of a house and you have to ensure that you are in complete compliance with them. Any non-compliance can cost you significant cost and time overruns as you may have to a redo of your house. It is advisable that you meet the local office which is responsible for the governance and implementation of building laws.
# Plan your Finances
If you do not have enough equity to build your house, make sure that you have arranged for the required debt funding.
# Fix your Budget and Stick to It
It is quite common to witness people grossly overshooting their budget when it comes to building their house. While planning a budget it is important that you don't just decide on value that you want to spend, but also decide on how much you want to spend on what. So budgeting has to be a detailed exercise. Also fix an acceptable variance to your budget as it is difficult to predict a lot of expenses in advance.
# Design your Home in Accordance with the Standards of the Locality you live
While designing your new home make sure it is aligned with the construction standards of the locality where you have purchased the land. This aspect is important because if you need to resell your house, you can expect better liquidity for the price that you would be looking for. If you are putting up an expensive design for a place where other houses are not comparable, you are likely to face difficulty in chasing a buyer.
# Make it a Point to Inspect the Construction of your Home Regularly
Being vigilant during the construction process will not only help you spot potential problems timely, but also keep your agents motivated. Besides, they will remain mindful about the quality of the work they are producing. When you are consistently vigilant, any revisions that you would want in your new home would be much easier to implement than it would be if you visit the construction site once in a blue moon.
# Choose the Builder Carefully
No matter how good a design you select for your house, but if the builder who is executing the design does not have requisite skill or an appreciation for quality, it is likely that you will mess up with your new home. Do not forget to check for references before you finalize your builder.
# Have a Green Design
Discuss with your builder in what ways he can make your house environmental friendly. Today, lot many people are favoring designs that help them conserve energy. When choosing insulation, air conditioning system and faucets, ensure that they are energy-efficient.
If you are living in Brisbane or Gold Coast, consider getting in touch with NewStart. This new homes builder has earned a strong reputation for itself. NewStart is also listed amongst Business Review Weekly's (BRW) Top 100 Growing Companies.


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Amy has been an artist all her life. In 2005 she graduated with a BFA in Illustration and now makes her living as a fine artist, henna artist, and doula (professional childbirth assistant). She lives in Denver, CO with her six children and husband Paul. She loves being able to teach the kids to follow their creativity.
Amy has been practicing the art of mehndi since 2004 and loves its beauty, versatility, and rich history.


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Joseph Sandy has created a lovely 8′ x 10' studio/shed built in Petaluma, CA using reclaimed redwood fencing.
A polycarbonate clerestory provides ample light for any use. The interior walls are plywood and pegboard to provide a finished appearance with flexible use/storage options. Originally designed for storage, it now also serves as a quiet retreat from the main house.
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[email protected] on 07.01.2009 at 11:18 AM
This is totally going in my inspiration folder. LOVE!
robweeve on 01.11.2010 at 00:03 AM
modern shed http://www.modern-shed.com/studio.html


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An MP3 file is a compressed audio file, i.e., a file that takes up less disk space due to a compression algorithm, and which can be read by programs that execute decompression algorithms.
The MP3 format is not illegal, because it just a way to compress numerical data. On the other hand, its use may be illegal. MP3s must comply with copyrights: you can make a copy (backup) of a song for which you have the original. Thus, if you download an MP3 you may not keep it more than 24 hours if you don't have the original.
However, there are many free-distribution MP3 files. This allows lesser-known groups to distribute their work at a lower cost, and is a great way to discover new talent at a lower price.
It may also be very practical to burn an audio CD from these files. This may be read on any CD player or car radio with a CD player...
The first step is to decompress the MP3 file, i.e., to decode it into a WAV file, because this is the file type that CD burning software need in order to create audio CDs.
There are various programs capable of decoding MP3 files. We will use Winamp (version 2.5, the other versions are almost identical), which has the advantage of being fast, reliable, and, above all, very widespread.
Here are the steps to follow:
The sound files that you obtained are from various sources; their volume may not be the same, in which case, you may end up with an audio CD in which the sound levels of the various tracks are not equal.
To remedy this, you can use WAV editing software such as Cool Edit to calibrate your levels.
At this stage, the audio CD is ready to be burned. All you have to do is run a burning program capable of creating audio CDs (Easy CD Pro, Easy CD Creator...), and then to select the WAV files you just prepared when asked by the program.
You can organize the files as you like to maintain coherency amongst the tracks...the CD is ready to burn.


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Leaders Inspiring for Tomorrow (LIFTx) is a U.S. Air Force leadership and resiliency event designed to connect the military and civilian force with influencers who can reach hearts and minds.
When USO offered to support LIFTx by bringing Dave Sanderson, we knew it would be great. But we did not anticipate just how deeply Dave's story and testimony would connect. Dave effectively reached 19,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen with a message that challenged, brought hope, and inspired! Dave's captivating testimony and profound takeaways will nourish the success of our members for a lifetime.
On behalf of my Fayetteville Arkansas Chamber of Commerce colleagues, the 2015 NWA LEADERCON (Northwest Arkansas Business Leadership Conference) Steering Committee, participants and volunteers, and keynote sponsor Centennial Bank, I wanted to take this opportunity and again thank you for your extraordinarily compassionate, inspirational and motivational presentation shared at our third annual gathering this past Thursday.
As former Walmart President & CEO Mike Duke, recipient of this year's Don Soderquist Servant Leadership Award, stated at the event, a true leader must exhibit three key attributes: high integrity, humility and an unwavering dedication to the Golden Rule – treating others as one would like to be treated. You truly exemplify these traits, not just through the courage shown on US Airways Flight 1549 (the "Miracle on the Hudson") but through your ongoing efforts to help others create their own Flight Plan for appreciating, living and valuing life to the fullest.
In organizing our LEADERCON Program for 2015, we researched many great authors, speakers, etc. During this process, we were impressed by the number of peer referrals you received, and believe that you definitely delivered, meeting and exceeding all expectations. I also ran across a great quote by John Quincy Adams, that to me pretty well meshes your vision with our conference mission, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
It was indeed our honor and pleasure to host you, get to know you and work with you and your excellent staff toward providing area leaders with an exceptional opportunity for both personal and professional development. To learn from and reflect upon your experience and how we can apply those lessons in a broader sense to our everyday lives, positively impacting ourselves, our loved ones and others, is a wonderful gift and one that shall be forever treasured.
We sincerely appreciate you and all you do, wish you much continued success with your journey, and ask that you please not hesitate to contact us whenever we may return the favor and be of assistance.
Dave Sanderson gave a leadership presentation at our recent regional managers meeting. His story and how he survived a harrowing experience gave our managers a great lesson on how to think clearly in a difficult and chaotic situation. The process Dave taught helped us to be able to sort out the unproductive thought process and showed us how to keep your mind focused on the mission ahead. The steps he gave us were easy to remember and something we can readily use in our everyday dealings with our clients, agents, employees, families, and friends. We thank Dave for bringing his leadership message and guide to our group and we wish him all the best in bringing that message to other groups as well
We recently had Dave Sanderson visit and speak with our team of 30+ office leaders (covering the tri-state area) on the topic of Mission Focused Leadership. I would recommend Dave and this program to anyone in a position of senior leadership, as it is helpful in achieving a unified mindset among divergent groups. Of particular interest to me was the explanations around "Sully's Decision Making Process" as well as "the Six Primary Reasons People Do What they Do." In these concepts, diverse teams can discover commonality of experience and commonality of purpose. I believe that it is these qualities that most sets Dave's program apart from others that I have experienced.
Thank you Dave, for bringing this excellent program to Long and Foster!
Most of us have attended a number of inspirational and motivational events. All are good in their own right and have the ability to entertain and make us feel something. A great speaker not only entertains and evokes emotion but creates a lasting impact. A great speaker's words and lessons are easily applicable and transferrable to the listener's life.
The amazing story of Dave Sanderson is what draws you in but it's the personal connection he makes that is the true difference. As the keynote speaker for our association event, he captivated the group as he related the events of The Miracle on the Hudson and then challenged and inspired each individual to examine the lessons learned and correlate them to their personal experiences. The real impetus is how relatable Dave is. Rather than just hearing an incredible story, the listener finds themselves in Dave's shoes and questions not only what they personally would have done in that moment but, more importantly, how that would affect who they are and what they do today.
A month later, I am still receiving positive feedback from our members and stories of the impact the session had on them personally. Dave Sanderson is a great speaker and an amazing man. Thank you for sharing your gift and inspiring us all to view our personal missions in a new way.
On behalf of the Atlanta Association of Health Underwriters, I want to thank you for your contribution to our Benefits Forum for 2015. Your participation in our Benefits Forum as a speaker added to the quality, depth and relevancy of the content we were able to provide to our members. Your content was unmatched and very well received by those attending your session.
The information you shared provided insight, value, as well as, foresight into the industry of healthcare during the era of the Affordable Care Act. You delivered your information in practical terms that allows our Agents to implement into their practices which will enable them to add value to their client base. And for that reason, I sincerely thank you.
What began as normal day in Dave's life turned into an inspirational story. His story is uplifting to the human spirit. Dave is a charismatic and heartfelt communicator, Dave had our attention and tugged at our emotions with the real-life photos and his words. He was a hero that day and it changed his life forever – he was able to realize how much he wanted to pursue helping others. I loved when he shared this, because sometimes we work and aren't passionate about what we do – now he gets to work and be passionate about he does as a representative for the Red Cross – an organization that he personally felt helped all the crash victims that day and days to come. It was a memorable and exciting experience for all of us!
Dave Sanderson captivated his audience with his authentic story. He was our speaker in November for our eWomenNetwork Networking event. After introducing Dave, I sat in the back of the room and witnessed an engaging presentation about his experience after the plane he was on went down in the Hudson River. All eyes were on him as he gave heroic details and personal connections about those who survived with him after the accident. Dave is an amazing person with a brave heart. He touched our hearts with his own dramatic story of the 'Miracle on the Hudson'. Thank you, Dave, for being our speaker and now our friend.
I wanted to reach out to you and thank you very much for taking time out of your schedule to speak at the eWomen Network luncheon. Your story is very powerful and gives great confirmation to the fact that we all have purpose on earth.
When Dave Sanderson finished speaking at the LIDMA Annual Conference it was clear that his message was powerful and resonated with everyone in the audience by the standing ovation he received. Not only does Dave have an incredible story based upon his experiences, but he is inspiring, motivational, engaging and has a great sense of humor!
Dave's stage presence and presentation style are outstanding for a closing keynote session. I say closing as opening with Dave would simply be a tough act to follow for anyone! Dave is also genuinely a great guy, opening himself to questions and taking the time to interact with event attendees throughout his time there.
We highly recommend Dave Sanderson for your next meeting, conference or convention regardless of the industry you are in. His message reaches beyond industries and affirms belief in the human spirit!
Dave Sanderson was the perfect addition to our end of year celebration. He was very engaging and an inspiration to everyone. He reminded us all that we have it within ourselves to do great things. Thank you for taking the time to speak to us."
Dave is an excellent presenter – very personable to both organizer and audience. It was truly a pleasure to meet him.
A Few of Dave's Clients
- AAHU – Atlanta Association of Health Underwriters
- Aditya Birla Novelis
- American Red Cross
- APCO International
- Baylor University
- BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana
- Boy Scouts of America
- Boys and Girls Clubs of America
- Canada Life
- Carolina Panthers
- CBA – Community Bankers Association of Georgia
- Delta Airlines
- Duke Energy
- East Carolina University
- Entrepreneur Society of America
- Entrepreneurs' Organization
- eWomen Network
- ExamOne
- Exxon Mobile
- Florida College
- Florida Power and Light
- Half Time Institute
- James Madison University
- Kansas City Life
- Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
- Lake Prince Woods
- LIDMA – Life Insurance Direct Marketing Assoc.
- Long & Foster Companies
- LSU Health
- Maine Bankers Association
- MCRA – Managed Care Risk Associations
- Mission Critical Partners
- National Event Management
- New Jersey Statewide Conference on EMS
- North Carolina APCO
- North Carolina Sheriffs' Association
- Novant Health
- OBL – Ohio Bankers League
- Ole Miss
- Oregon Bankers Association
- P2 Energy
- Palisades Medical Center
- Pinnacle Propane
- Port of Seattle
- Puget Sound Energy
- Queens University of Charlotte
- Sardis Presbyterian Church
- Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
- SMC3 – Transportation Pricing at Work
- South Carolina Bankers Association
- Symposium in the Sun 2015
- The Associated General Contractors of America
- The Carolina Corridor
- Toyota
- Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference
- Washington Nationals
- William & Mary
- Young Presidents Organization


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The GBT – The Good, The Bad and The Telling sandwich, where The Bad is nice and lean and the The Telling is ripe.
Rangers 3, RAYS 0 (boxscore)
THE GOOD: Alex Cobb. While the result was not what you would like, this was a great game between an Ace and a guy that would be an Ace on a lot of teams. Cobb was the hard-luck non-winner, throwing 7+ shutout innings and making some batters look foolish with the changeup. Cobb threw his changeup 41 times and the Rangers swung at it 26 times. Of those, the Rangers completely missed the pitch 12 times and sometimes by as much as a foot. There were another 10 changeups that were either fouled off or were called strikes…Good Crowds. The Rays averaged more than 22,000 for the 3-game series. The 30,364 on Saturday night would have been the 9th largest crowd a year ago.
THE BAD: Yu Darvish. Dude is nasty and this was one of those games where you just tip your cap. The Rays did start to mount a rally a couple of times in the later innings. But it is never going to be easy to string together enough hits to push the runs across. The Rays were 0-11 with runners in scoring position…Joel Peralta. It was just one pitch, but it was bad. It was a fastball that was supposed to be down in the zone and Peralta left it up which Elvis Andrus turned into a 400-foot strike.
THE TELLING: David DeJesus was the DH again on Sunday but is expected to be back in the outfield tonight…The Rays have been shutout twice in the first 7 games for the first time since 2002…Evan Longoria's 9th inning error was the first for the Rays this season, the last team to commit an error…Wil Myers received his Rookie of the Year award prior to Saturday's game.
- Matt Silverman met with St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman. Details of the meeting have not emerged but it sounds like the two sides are trying to patch up the relationship that fell apart during Bill Foster's reign. [TampaBay.com]
- It's early, but the length of MLB games is up to 3 hours and 5 minutes which would be an all-time record. The new replay system is at least partly to blame as games are averaging one review every two games. [BI Sports]
- "Do the Rays have a drug problem?" Since the start of the 2012 season, the Rays' organization has 14 drug suspensions, four more than any other team. [BaseballPro]
- Here's a look at attendance at Rays games when they go head-to-head with a Lightning game. [TB Baseball Market]
- It's behind ESPN's Insider wall, but here is another Rays-to-Montreal story which is based on not much but just speculation that "if…Montreal is able to find someone to fund [a new stadium]." Good luck with that. [ESPN]
- Here's video of Jerry Sands wearing Google Glass during BP for the Durham Bulls (thanks, Chris). [WRAL]
- The Bucs traded Mike Williams. [JoeBucsFan]
- MINORS (Boxscores): Mike Montgomery struck out 7 and walked 3 in 5 shutout innings. Wilson Betemit hit his second home run. Jerry Sands is off to a hot start with 5 hits in the first 4 games including 3 doubles and a home run.


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Chrono Trigger [DS, iOS, PS1, SNES] – Tyrano / Player
Media: video game: "Chrono Trigger"
Developer: Squaresoft
Platform: DS, iOS, PS1, SNES.
Around halfway into the game, when forced to travel to 65,000,000 B.C. for the second time, one will eventually fight the boss 'Black Tyrano' along with the leader of the Reptites, Azala. One of the Tyrano's attacks is to flick an unfortunately poorly animated tongue (in actuality, a series of red circles) to one of your party members, pulling them into its mouth. The Tyrano chews and then spits the character out, draining them of a large amount of HP.
Similarly, near the end of the game, during the quest to find the Rainbow Shell, you will fight another version of the same boss, known as the Rust Tyrano, with an identical tongue attack.
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This can be seen at 2:18 of the following video
This can be seen at 4:26 of the following video.
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A week ago was the first time I ever talked to a Notary who used a secondary embossed seal. Notaries are required to use an ink seal for notarizations. However, many states will allow for a secondary non-inked embosser seal that leaves a raised impression in the paper you notarize.
The raised impression cannot be photocopied.
The raised impression is not easy to forge
The raised impression can go on each page of every document you notarized.
The purpose of the embosser is to deter people who want to swap pages in a document after it has been notarized which is tampering and illegal. Some Notaries emboss several pages all together, while other Notaries emboss pages one by one. There is always a danger the document custodian could swap pages with another document you notarized so it might make sense to emboss a different part of the page each time you emboss. Not sure how to coordinate that. Would you emboss on the left of the page on Mondays or use a random way to figure out which part of the page to emboss.
The irony is that someone did swap a page on a Deed embossed by this Notary. One of the people in the transaction contacted an Attorney since the dollar amount on his copy was different. The Notary had to appear in court, however, since the swapped page was not embossed, the lack of embossing was another layer of evidence used to nail the culprit two or more times over.
The one Notary in the East Coast who uses an embosser to deter page swapping was the one Notary that page swapping happened to in my experience talking to tens of thousands of Notaries. How ironic. I never would have guessed. I guess the Notaries who aim to catch frauds are the ones who karmically do. Another Notary in California routinely catches identity thieves by handing over thumbprint to the FBI. I guess she is tuned in to catching really really bad guys too.
Maybe one day you will catch a bad guy, but it won't happen unless you take precautions such as keeping a good journal with thumbprints, full names of documents, document dates, other info about the documents, use an embosser, and the list goes on.
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For much of its history, Rome depended upon Egypt for grain. While the Romans considered themselves an agricultural nation, and paid great homage to farming in literature, poetry, and art, the simple truth was that they couldn't feed themselves.
How Rain, Grain & Cleopatra's Daughter fed the Roman Empire
November 2, 2011