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Vegetable gardens, flower containers, and landscapes glowed so vibrantly through the spring. Then summer arrived. The thermometer started climbing to 100 degrees every day, and the garden picture changed overnight. Vegetable plants turned yellow; flowers wilted; and several plants in the landscape may have died.
You are mystified at the change, since everything is still getting watered, sometimes even drowned in an effort to bring the garden back to its spring beauty. The drip system is working and you are moving the hose around, so why do so many plants look miserable?
One would think hundreds of years of garden research would have established exactly how much water each tree and shrub requires to thrive. However, if you have looked for this information, you discovered very little scientific information about watering a garden exists.
You have learned your trust in drip irrigation systems, hoses, and sprayers is misplaced. Drip and underground water systems often are programmed in the spring or when plants were young and newly installed. The system may not have been re-programed to provide more water as the plants grew.
Watering in the desert is an art. It takes thought, care, and a bit of personalized attention. As we head into the dead heat of summer, follow these tips to keep your garden thriving with more vegetables and flowers throughout the season.
Watering in the desert is an art.
It takes thought, care, and a bit of personalized attention.
- The best action to take at the first sign of plants struggling is to check that they truly are getting enough water. Examine the hoses and sprinklers for effectiveness. Walk through the garden and insure every drip emitter is spraying. Test that the water pressure is sufficient to deliver water to every emitter.
- In hot weather, increase the watering time for drips and sprayers.
- Replace sprayers with a bubbler for watering larger plants and containers.
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- Consider moving sun sensitive plants to a shady area.
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With Congress talking about blocking federal funding to Planned Parenthood and Gov. Charlie Baker vowing to use state dollars to plug any holes, anti-abortion activists tried unsuccessfully Wednesday to confront the Republican governor over his support for the women's health organization.
Carrying signs that read "#DEFUNDPP," over 100 anti-abortion activists assembled outside the first-floor press room in the State House while Baker was holding a press conference on water quality legislation he intended to file.
The group – led by Massachusetts Family Institute President Andrew Beckwith and conservative activist and former Republican National Committee member Chanel Prunier – hoped to confront Baker as he left to urge him to divert all public dollars to women's health clinics that do not provide abortions.
Many of the activists were already at the State House for a lobby day with MFI, Catholic Citizenship and the Renew Massachusetts Coalition. When Baker left the press conference from a different exit, avoiding any confrontation, the group delivered letters to his office.
"We're asking him to stop giving what amounts to corporate welfare to the largest abortion provider in the country that's under federal and state investigation. There are over 270 federally qualified health centers in Massachusetts that don't do abortions, that haven't been caught on tape selling baby body parts and taking money to abort minority babies," Beckwith told the News Service. "Women's health doesn't need to suffer, just redirect the funds away from Planned Parenthood and all their problems."
Investigations into Planned Parenthood's practices, including one by Congress, were sparked by largely discredited videos released in 2015 by the Center for Medical Progress that claimed to show officials illegally trying to sell fetal body parts. Attorney General Maura Healey's office reviewed Planned Parenthood clinics in Massachusetts and found no evidence of legal wrongdoing.
The letter, a copy of which was shown to the News Service, urges the governor to talk with Rep. Jim Lyons about the Andover Republican's legislation that would restrict public funding for Planned Parenthood clinics and its affiliates.
It also said Baker – who is pro-choice – should be directing public funds to community health centers that are "focused on medical care, not focused on Planned Parenthood's political activity, which consistently promotes legislation and policies harmful to our families."
Baker last week responded to draft federal health care reform proposals that would defund Planned Parenthood by blocking Medicaid reimbursements for services received by low-income women at clinics by vowing to protect funding in Massachusetts.
"Governor Baker is a strong supporter of women's health and believes the Commonwealth has a responsibility to ensure access to the important health care services offered byPlannedParenthoodin all corners of our state, and the administration is prepared to fund these services should the federal government pursue changes that would block care for women and families here in Massachusetts," Baker communications director Lizzy Guyton said in a statement.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts operates five health centers that provide sexual and reproductive health services to more than 30,000 men and women in the state, including cancer screenings, pap tests, birth control, and STD testing and treatment, according to the organization.
PPLM President Dr. Jennifer Childs-Roshak said that without state intervention the federal "defunding" of Planned Parenthood would be "devastating for thousands of Planned Parenthood patients who rely on MassHealth to receive critical preventive services like cancer screenings, pap tests, birth control, and STD testing and treatment."
"GovernorBaker's commitment to invest state funds in response to any federal 'defunding' law affirms the important role that Planned Parenthood plays in keeping Massachusetts' communities healthy," Childs-Roshak said.
A PPLM spokeswoman said the five Massachusetts clinics provide about $2 million in services to Medicaid patients that would be in jeopardy should Congress block Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood through the GOP health reform bill currently being debated.
About 30 percent of the group's Massachusetts patients rely on MassHealth or Medicaid managed care plans to access health care.
Planned Parenthood clinics also received state dollars as part of a network of providers that receive financial support through the Department of Public Health's family planning program.
Funded with about $5.5 million a year, Baker cut almost $182,000 from family planning services in December as part of his $98 million in midyear budget cuts made to keep the state's budget in balance.


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Gao Yu is a rare type of journalist in China. She braved working outside of what's considered mainstream media in China (that being state-controlled), and suffered for her work on more than one occasion.
Along with other prominent intellectuals, Gao spent 15 months in jail following the Tiananmen Square massacre of 1989. She spent a further five-and-a-half years in jail during in the 1990s for sending party documents, including a speech by then-Communist Party leader Jiang Zemin, to a Hong Kong newspaper, reports the BBC.
On Friday, the highly respected 71-year-old was given a 7-year sentence for providing state secrets to foreigners, a charge that she denies.
She had already been detained for a year.
While it remains unconfirmed by Chinese officialdom, the so-called state secret is believed to be an internal Communist Party ideological paper known as "Document No.9." "The paper is said to call for aggressive restrictions on democracy, civil society, and the press," said the BBC.
Gao was working as a freelance journalist writing about politics, the economy, and social trends for Chinese media in Hong Kong and overseas, says the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
"She has been honored with international awards, including the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, presented to her by UNESCO in 1997," stated CPJ.
In the lead-up to her trial, which was held in November, State TV had released blurry video of her admitting to a "big mistake," which she later claimed was a statement made under pressure.
The sentencing of Gao has met a barrage of criticism, ranging from official representatives such as Raphael Droszewski, a first secretary at the European Union delegation to China (who you can see in the above video) to leading NGOs, such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International.
"She is the victim of vaguely worded and arbitrary state-secret laws that are used against activists as part of the authorities' attack on freedom of expression," said William Nee, China researcher at Amnesty International.
"Gao Yu is a prisoner of conscience, solely imprisoned for challenging the views of the government. She should be released immediately and unconditionally."
There are currently 44 journalists imprisoned in China, the highest number for any single country in the world.
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First of its kind equality report for Scotland colleges launched
Published: 15/05/2018
Advance HE has published the 'first of its kind' equality report looking at the experiences of Scottish college staff.
The Equality in Colleges in Scotland: results from the 2017 staff survey and focus groups, provides an equality analysis of various aspects of the work environment of staff at colleges in Scotland.
The report is based on a survey distributed to all colleges in Scotland asking questions measuring perceptions and experiences of equality across all protected characteristics (age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy, race/ethnicity, religion/belief, sex and sexual orientation) in certain aspects of working life.
Focus groups were also held to further discuss some of the key themes arising from the survey.
Gary Loke from Advance HE said: "This report is the first of its kind to consider the experiences of college staff in Scotland around college culture, leadership and management, recruitment, disclosure of equality data, life-work balance/leave, and career development.
The findings from the report will help inform Advance HE's future equality, diversity and inclusion work with Scottish colleges."
Some of the key findings include:
- Disabled staff experienced greater levels of inequality across all aspects of working life and had the highest proportion of staff who did not feel treated fairly in the work place (22.5%).
- Black and minority ethnic (BME) staff were more likely than white staff to report that their race or ethnicity affected fair treatment in areas such as recruitment and selection, allocation of desirable or sought-after tasks or roles, support from management, representation in senior positions, and promotion decisions.
- Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) staff, staff in the over 60 age group, and disabled staff tended to rate the support that they received from management particularly low.
- Disability, age and sexual orientation were the protected characteristics staff felt least confident in disclosing to their college.
- The level of information about colleges' promotion processes and criteria was generally poor among all staff, and varied significantly by gender, disability and age: female staff, disabled staff, and staff in the youngest age group were significantly less informed than male staff, non-disabled staff, and staff in the older age groups.
- Female survey respondents were, overall, more positive about all aspects of working life than male respondents. However, in focus groups, female participants more willingly shared experiences where they had felt discriminated against based on their gender and/or age than male participants. More broadly, female participants spoke about equality in terms of lived experience, whereas male participants discussed policies and procedures related to equality.
The report, a suite of infographics highlighting the report's key issues, and a short, animated video designed to be shared with staff, is available via our website.
Note to editors:
The response rate of 17.8% as stated on some pages in the report was derived from FTE staff data (n= 10,804).
Based on the headcount of college staff in Scotland (n=14,537), the response rate was 13.3%.
Advance HE is a not-for-profit organisation created from the merger of the Equality Challenge Unit, the Higher Education Academy and the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education in March 2018. Our purpose is to advance the professional practice of higher education to improve outcomes for the benefit of students, staff and society. www.advance-he.ac.uk


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What brought me was my height, quite simply. I was originally from the Paris Opera school. I grew fast. At 16 years, I was growing at a rate of 1.5 inches per month. I was not doing badly, but I was worried because the corps de ballet is a certain height, and I was beyond that height already, so I thought, "What do I do now?" Claude Bessy suggested that I try going to the United States, and so I spent a short time in the ABT school, and also the Rock School and their affiliate, Pennsylvania Ballet, and worked there with Stephanie Wolf and Boris Spassoff. I learned English, and began to understand the American dance style and lifestyle. The Rock School had enough money to pay for my visa and paperwork. I danced in Pennsylvania Ballet's Nutcracker and Dracula, and was able to get in some classes at School of American Ballet, which were invaluable for increasing my speed, because that is something tall dancers usually lack. I was accepted into the apprentice program at Boston Ballet, Boston Ballet II.
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As I type this, the total solar eclipse is in process. What are the odds … that a planet would be at such a perfect location to its sun so that life could thrive like this planet?
… whose moon's surface so reflects its sun that it gives such brilliant light to the night sky?
… whose orbit so perfectly chases its sun as to reflect that light to the planet AND rarely eclipse it?
… whose proportional location between the planet and its sun would make it neither too large or too small to so perfectly eclipse its sun? There's not another known set-up so perfect anywhere in the universe.
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Something tells me... I'll get a chance to say a few words soon.
let the words flow.
I think you'll hear me soon....
Enard's under the impression that I sent him private messages on EG, but WR250 is the one behind any activity associated with that account of late. I briefly logged in after various attempts, and saw a lot of correspondence I had had no part in writing, and didn't recognize - before I was automatically locked out.This Enard individual has followed me around both boards, making weak, whitebread remarks and bad puns about me. He shows up beneath arbitrary Tootsie Wootsy posts and injects himself unnecessarily. He doesn't seem to be liked, or be able to connect with another human being without being literal and obvious.
You were the one who ran over there to PM me to try to start some sort of flame war in PMs after I merely said your posts here were nonsense. You were absolutely in control of the account.You then blathered about me hiding behind the anonymity of a keyboard. Your little fraudulent truce you offered was a laugh too. The avatars you have used and images and things posted her lead me to believe you are nothing more than another America hating third world terrorist sympathizer at the very least and perhaps a wannabe yourself. You seem to get your feelers hurt pretty easy. Id look for an alternative career path.
If all posts regarding ones selves and other members were eliminated, would we hear it if a bear shat in the woods?
Nope. This forum has been completely ruined as of late. Has nothing to do with anything it used to. Thats a large part of why I dont st all mind throwing gas on the fire to hasten its transformation back to ashes I hope. A mercy killing of sorts.
I dont at all mind throwing gas on the fire ... A mercy killing of sorts.
Im talking about an Internet forum ceasing to exist you thick headed scumbag. Use what little brain you have.
You have added precisely what to the milieu?
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Semantics.Even in his absence, Metron says it best:
Was that the one with all of Giuliani's emergency diesel fuel?
it's happening!
Ha...you've now fully infected EG...
Mist tunnel Tunnel bunny optional.
I wonder what ksm32's problem is. Another guy I was always nice to.
It'll be a surprise.
Sounds like you are taking over Heather's open slot?**Interpret that how you want. ***Surprise!
I cant see the attachment despite trying, but KSM has a weird value system. I regretted being nice to him years ago. He appeared to turn a new leaf, yet once again...
LOL...so looks like username read my advice few months ago to drop off big bag of hard drugs by her door and let her go wild on them,thus destroying her life... LMAO


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Facebook and Twitter appeals help locate missing London teenager
According to The Guardian, Facebook and Twitter appeals requesting information on the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl in London have helped locate the missing London teenager, who is said to be safe and well according to Police.
Serena Beakhurst, who had gone missing in Wandsworth, South London and was last seen catching a bus on December 15, was found in the same area in the early hours of this morning.
Celebrities had helped spread news of the girl's disappearance, prominent Twitter users Stephen Fry, Sarah Brown (wife of the former prime minister), Rio Ferdinand, Matt Lucas had retweeted messages urging members of the public to provide information on her whereabouts.
Miss Beakhurst's family have expressed thanks to those who supported the campaign, highlighting the power of social media. In an interview, her cousin Jame Andrew noted:
"We are so grateful to all who took the time to post information about her on their Facebook and Twitter profiles.
This campaign has highlighted the strength of the community and how powerful we can be when we unite our efforts. Without the dedicated members of the Facebook group, Please help us find Serena Beakhurst, this would have just been another unreported case of a missing child.
We also wish to thank the celebrities who publicised our efforts. Their involvement was invaluable. And to the media who picked up on the story, your coverage was instrumental in finding Serena."
On Monday, the Metropolitan Police had said it had "exhausted normal lines of enquiry" and that it was looking to reinterview friends before the girl was found in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The news helps demonstrate the power of social media in modern society, networks like Twitter and Facebook can help generate huge amounts of publicity for certain events, help spread the word of someones disappearance, connecting people separated by many miles.


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Three favorite koans/stories:
There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years.
One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. "Such bad luck," they said sympathetically. "May be," the farmer replied.
The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses. "How wonderful," the neighbors exclaimed. "May be," replied the old man.
The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune. "May be," answered the farmer.
The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son's leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out. "May be," said the farmer.
Zen teachers train their young pupils to express themselves. Two Zen temples each had a child protégé. One child, going to obtain vegetables each morning, would meet the other on the way.
"Where are you going?" asked the one.
"I am going wherever my feet go," the other responded.
This reply puzzled the first child who went to his teacher for help. "Tomorrow morning," the teacher told him, "when you meet that little fellow, ask him the same question. He will give you the same answer, and then you ask him: 'Suppose you have no feet, then where are you going?' That will fix him."
The children met again the following morning.
"Where are you going?" asked the first child.
"I am going wherever the wind blows," answered the other.
This again nonplussed the youngster, who took his defeat to the teacher.
"Ask him where he is going if there is no wind," suggested the teacher.
The next day the children met a third time.
"Where are you going?" asked the first child.
"I am going to the market to buy vegetables," the other replied.
A dramatic ballad singer studied under a strict teacher who insisted that he rehearse day after day, month after month the same passage from the same song, without being permitted to go any further. Finally, overwhelmed by frustration and despair, the young man ran off to find another profession. One night, stopping at an inn, he stumbled upon a recitation contest. Having nothing to lose, he entered the competition and, of course, sang the one passage that he knew so well. When he had finished, the sponsor of the contest highly praised his performance. Despite the student's embarrassed objections, the sponsor refused to believe that he had just heard a beginner perform.
"Tell me," the sponsor said, "who is your instructor? He must be a great master."
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September 8, 2016
Women Often Quit Work to Help Parents
Here's just some of the evidence of the enormity of the challenge of caring for our elderly parents:
- One in three baby boomer women cares for an elderly parent.
- Even if they work, these caregivers devote anywhere from eight to 30 hours per week to that parent.
- The estimated value of informal senior care provided by family members approaches $500 billion in this country – or double the amount spent on formal, paid care.
Caring for an elderly parent is usually done with love or out of a feeling of familial obligation. But there are real costs to taking on this responsibility, which most often lands squarely on a daughter's shoulders. These costs could come in the form of lost wages and employer health insurance or in sacrifices of future pay raises or promotions. It's also more difficult for older women to find a new job if they drop out of the labor force to help an ailing parent.
According to preliminary findings in a new study that used 20 years of data, taking care of a parent does significantly reduce the chances that women in their early 50s to early 60s are working. Interestingly, the number of hours devoted to caring for a family member do not seem to affect women's decisions about whether or not to work (though the researchers plan to revisit this finding).
But Sean Fahle of the State University of New York in Buffalo and Kathleen McGarry of UCLA said caregivers "may simply leave a job in order to provide care." Their paper was part of a series presented at the National Bureau of Economic Research this summer.
For women who do continue to work while providing care, however, a greater number of hours devoted to care reduces their earnings, they find in their study, which controls for the caregivers' ages, levels of education, health and other factors that influence whether someone is able or willing to provide informal care.
As the researchers say, there is still much to learn about the financial impact of caregiving in the late stages of women's careers. But Americans today are living longer than they ever have, and this issue is increasingly important.
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It's about *damn* time Chris Gayles leaves the Tallawahs to join the SKN Patriots in the Hero CPL T20 Franchise.
The beautiful twin island of St. Kitts & Nevis is home to the SKN Patriots.
Any opportunity to root for an island this beautiful should obviously be taken, but we have to include another factor that's an important component in this switcharoo- his partner and baby momma, Natasha Berridge.
Natasha has successfully *snatched* the "Gayle Storm" from the Tallawahs CPL T20 League and he will now be playing for HER home country! It's only fair to keep your right-hand woman happy, especially when she is the mother of your absolute dream child!
This should be an easy transition for Gayle seeing that he's already comfortable with SKN Patriot Co-Owner Uday Nayak.
And this is even easier for the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis as they have already given him the title of #WorldBossPatriot
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TGIF fashion friends! Fashionotes brings you the top five fashion and technology stories this holiday season.
All I Want For Christmas Is… This Non-Existent Technology
There are those technological innovations and inventions we all wish existed to make life a little easier. [FastCompany]
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- How do I order?
When you see an item you like, simply click on the picture or name to see the full product details.
Here you will also have the option to select a size and colour if applicable by clicking the relevant option boxes,
next select the quantity you require and click the 'add to basket' button. You can now go to the checkout or continue to shop.
As you browse the site you can add more items you wish to buy to your basket in the same way.
When you are ready to complete your order, click on the "Checkout" button (located at the top right-hand corner of the page) You can then review your purchase, fill in details of delivery and billing addresses and select how you wish to pay for the items using our secure payment process.
- Where do I find sizing information?
Where applicable a size guide will be found on each product and it can be displayed by clicking on the tape measure icon at the side of the size option box.
As sizing can vary between different brands we do not have one generic size guide, instead we try to give you as much information as possible about individual garments to help make your choice easier - we hope it does - but if not don't hesitate to call us for advice on 01694781313.
- How can I pay?
We currently accept all major credit and debit cards including American Express and we also have a Paypal option.
You can make your selection of payment method via our secure transaction process at the end of the checkout stage.
Please note that we are now unable to accept cheque payments.
- Can I call to place my order?
Yes you can!
Just call us on 01694 781313 and speak with one of our friendly Customer Service team who will be happy to take your order details with card payment and answer any product or delivery questions you may have.
We are available Monday to Friday (09.30am - 17.00pm) to process orders or to help with your enquiries over the telephone (excluding Bank Holidays).
- Why haven't I received an E-Mail order confirmation?
We always send an e-mail when we receive an order. If, after a few minutes, you have not had an e-mail from us please check your spam folders
as sometimes your security settings may capture them. It's also a good idea to re-check your e-mail address is correct on the order as this is the one used for all notifications.
Please call us on +44 (0)1694781313. (Monday to Friday 9.00AM to 5.00PM) if you need any further assistance.
- Why haven't I received an E-Mail order confirmation?
We always send an e-mail when we receive an order. If, after a few minutes, you have not had an e-mail from us please check your spam folders
as sometimes your security settings may capture them. It's also a good idea to re-check your e-mail address is correct on the order as this is the one used for all notifications.
Please call us on +44 (0)1694781313. (Monday to Friday 9.00AM to 5.00PM) if you need any further assistance.
Delivery / Shipping
- How much will delivery cost?
Our delivery costs as shown are a single charge per order.
- UK. Standard Delivery - Tracked Service £3.95
- Next Day Delivery** £8.95 **Please check our terms for this service on our deliveries page
- Overseas. Standard Delivery - £6.00. Tracked Service £12.00
- How long will my parcel take to arrive?
We work with Royal Mail to send many of our parcels and although dependant on the delivery option you select the average UK delivery is usually 1-4 days
(This may be longer during busy periods) If you have chosen a courier delivery option your parcel will be despatched using either a Royal Mail special delivery service or via DPD,
both of which are a next working day delivery service. (Courier delivery orders for next-day delivery need to be placed prior to 2pm for a next-day service).
Overseas orders are despatched using a Royal Mail Airmail service. Deliveries to EU countries can take 7-14 days and Non-EU countries can take 14-21 days.
- Can I send an item to someone as a gift?
Yes you can!
When you reach the checkout, the first page you complete is for the delivery details and the address box here will require the name and address for delivery of your order.
If you have an alternative billing name and address we will ask you to provide it on the next page where you will also select your payment option.
If possible please leave us a note in the message box on the delivery page to specify the item is a gift so we do not include your invoice or any pricing details in the parcel. (Unfortunately we are unable to offer a gift wrapping service but we do always try to ensure all our parcels are nicely packaged!).
- Can I collect an item from your warehouse?
- You can collect orders from us here in Marshbrook if you're in the area. We would need to process your order over telephone so that we can ensure the item you would like is available in stock and we can let you know when the order would be ready for collection. Please call us on 01694 781313 to arrange this with our Customer Service team.
- When will I need to order by to receive my goods in time for Christmas?
We will always do our best to ensure you receive your order in time for Christmas.
We will work with Royal Mail and our courier service to help us inform you of the last posting dates suggested to receive your order in time for Christmas. Delivery time of any orders placed after these dates cannot be guaranteed.
UK and Channel Islands:
- Standard Delivery - 2019 To be confirmed
- Courier Delivery - 2019 To be confirmed
- Africa, Asia, South America, Eastern Europe and Far East - 2019 To be comfirmed
- Australia and New Zealand - 2019 To be confirmed
- United States, Canada and Western Europe - 2019 To be confirmed
- Can I return an item to you?
If you are unhappy with an item or the sizing is not quite right, you can return it to us within 28 days of purchase using our Freepost returns service.
A returns slip is located at the bottom of the invoice enclosed in your parcel with the details.
Upon receipt of the return we will replace the item for an alternative size/alternative item or we will refund the cost of the item back to your payment method according to your request.
Please ensure that the item you are returning is in an unworn/unused condition and that all of the product labels and packaging are enclosed in order for us to process your return promptly.
PLEASE NOTE If you wish to return an item from OUTSIDE the UK you will not be able to use the freepost service offered and should contact us before sending your return. You can do this by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or by telephone on +44(0)1694781313.
- I am ordering an item for a Christmas gift, can I return this after Christmas if it's not suitable?
- Of course! We usually extended our Returns and Exchange period until the end of January for orders placed from 1st November. If you have any questions regarding this please call us on +44(0)1694781313 or e-mail to email@example.com and one of the lovely people here will be happy to help you.(All other terms and conditions still apply).


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ZXing (pronounced "zebra crossing") is an open-source, multi-format 1D/2D barcode image processing library implemented in Java. Our focus is on using the built-in camera on mobile phones to photograph and decode barcodes on the device, without communicating with a server. We currently have support for:
- UPC-A and UPC-E
- EAN-8 and EAN-13
- Code 39
- Code 93
- Code 128
- QR Code
- Codabar
- RSS-14 (all variants)
- Data Matrix
- PDF 417 ('alpha' quality)
- Aztec ('alpha' quality)
This library is divided into several components; some are actively supported:
- core: The core image decoding library, and test code
- javase: J2SE-specific client code
- android: Android client, called Barcode Scanner
- androidtest: Android test app
- android-integration: Supports integration with our Barcode Scanner app via Intent
- zxingorg: The source behind zxing.org/w
- zxing.appspot.com: The source behind our web-based barcode generator
Some modules are contributed and/or intermittently maintained:
- javame: JavaME client
- csharp: Partial C# port
- cpp: Partial C++ port
- rim: RIM/Blackberry-specific client build
- iphone: iPhone client + port to Objective C / C++ (QR code only)
- bug: Client for BugLabs's BUG
- jruby: Ruby wrapper
- actionscript: partial port to Actionscript
To complement our decoding software, we have created a web-based QR Code generator which supports contact information, calendar events, URLs, and much more.
Google Code :http://code.google.com/p/zxing/
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Freshly Minted Marauder standard
Just finished up a build yesterday for a client across the pond. This one's coated in Prismatic's "China Mint" powder coat. Parts spec includes Sram Eagle XX1, Shimano XT M8000 Brakes, Thomson bars, stem and dropper, WTB Saddle, Maxxis tires (Rekon front / Ikon Rear / 2.8's), White Industries cranks, bottom bracket and headset, Fox 34 Float, and wheels laced by Southern Wheelworks with Nox Kitsuma's and I9 Torch Classics. Speaking of White Industries, these M30 cranks are something else! This is the second set I've had a chance to work with and they're growing on me. Very similar in design to Race Face's Cinch system. The pre-load mechanism is all alloy which is a nice touch (RF's used to ...Continue Reading


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With the cost of education and higher education continuing to rise, a medical school student can expect to receive a medical degree with an average of $166,750 in medical school debt. The average physician easily clears 6 figures annually, however the long-term effect of outstanding debt can have an ever present and negative impact on his/her financial future.
Some debt is unavoidable and may not be good or bad in the grand scheme of things. As a physician, unless you are from a wealthy family or on scholarship, you may have had to acquire student loans to complete your medical school training, along with practice debt, if you are opening your own practice, as well as personal debt (buying a home, financing a vehicle, etc.) However, whether good or bad, the amount of debt you carry can negatively affect your financial future if not remedied and addressed properly.
Eliminating your debt can have 3 direct impacts on your financial future.
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#3. Free up money. Eliminating outstanding debt will ultimately free up monies being serviced on debt and interest.
Understanding the optimal pay schedule to pay your debts is key. Banks and lenders have an optimal schedule that works for them which involves overpaying and sending in excessive amounts of interest payments. After all, that's how they make their money. If there were a faster and easier way to pay off your debts without making the banks more money and without affecting your current standard of living, would you want to know about it? If you were debt free and owed no one, what could you imagine your life to be like?


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Cloud Forensics Update 2
Introduction After creating our data generation script and installing the proper software clients, we are into the next phase of our research. This week in Cloud Forensics we powered on our virtual machines and completed our data generation. The purpose of the data generation is to document the steps taken, in detail, during the examination […]Continue reading


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Liquor Liability
Ensuring bars and restaurants don't serve alcohol to intoxicated patrons can eliminate unnecessary harm to the both the patron and other people in the community.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Code states that it is unlawful for any establishment holding a liquor license to serve alcoholic beverages to a minor or visibly intoxicated person. Failure to follow the Liquor Code can result in liability for a bar, restaurant, or tavern. Though liquor liability can be difficult to prove, our experienced team of professional trial lawyers has years of experience and innovative methods of building a case that set us apart from other attorneys in Central Pennsylvania.
Types of Liquor Liability Cases
- Drunk driving accidents
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I've been going through the Typeclassopedia to learn the type classes. I'm stuck understanding
Alternative (and
MonadPlus, for that matter).
The problems I'm having:
the 'pedia says that "the Alternative type class is for Applicative functors which also have a monoid structure." I don't get this -- doesn't Alternative mean something totally different from Monoid? i.e. I understood the point of the Alternative type class as picking between two things, whereas I understood Monoids as being about combining things.
why does Alternative need an
emptymethod/member? I may be wrong, but it seems to not be used at all ... at least in the code I could find. And it seems not to fit with the theme of the class -- if I have two things, and need to pick one, what do I need an 'empty' for?
why does the Alternative type class need an Applicative constraint, and why does it need a kind of
* -> *? Why not just have
<|> :: a -> a -> a? All of the instances could still be implemented in the same way ... I think (not sure). What value does it provide that Monoid doesn't?
what's the point of the
MonadPlustype class? Can't I unlock all of its goodness by just using something as both a
Alternative? Why not just ditch it? (I'm sure I'm wrong, but I don't have any counterexamples)
Hopefully all those questions are coherent ... !
Bounty update: @Antal's answer is a great start, but Q3 is still open: what does Alternative provide that Monoid doesn't? I find this answer unsatisfactory since it lacks concrete examples, and a specific discussion of how the higher-kindedness of Alternative distinguishes it from Monoid.
If it's to combine applicative's effects with Monoid's behavior, why not just:
liftA2 mappend
This is even more confusing for me because many Monoid instances are exactly the same as the Alternative instances.
That's why I'm looking for specific examples that show why Alternative is necessary, and how it's different -- or means something different -- from Monoid.


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Have you ever bought a book, read it, then threw it on your shelf and never thought about it again?
Yeah. Me too.
It's OK. Everyone's done it before.
SO, HERE'S THE CHALLENGE: how do you read a book … effectively?
ANSWER: by using three different pairs of eyes.
First, your Superficial Eyes.
They don't require much. All you have to do is, um, read the book!
You don't need to read every word.
You don't need to devour every page.
You don't need to understand every concept.
Just get the key ideas. Figure out the ONE thing the author is trying to get across to you. And when you're done, think (and rethink) about how it applies to your life.
That's it. Pretty cut and dry.
Second comes your Student Eyes.
They require more of you. Namely, learning how to become a better writer yourself.
Now, it's possible you're thinking, "Yeah, but I'm not a writer! Who cares?"
Wrong-o, Shakespeare! Everyone is a writer. Whether you like it or not, whether you know it or not. Writing is the basis of all wealth.
For that reason, use your Student Eyes to observe the author's writing style, vocabulary, page structure, sentence variation, and of course, unique voice.
Then, think about your own writing style.
ASK YOURSELF: How could I make my writing more effective, persuasive and creative?
Pick out little things and trends you noticed from other authors and adapt them to your own writing.
NOTE: that doesn't mean copy! That means be inspired by someone else's unique style to develop one of your own.
Lastly, use your Creative Eyes.
They require the most out of you. See, while you're reading, you also need to watch, listen, associate, brainstorm and create related ideas of your own.
For example, let's say you read a book in which the author says something powerful like, "The future is your property." (Dan Sullivan actually says that in his awesome new book.)
Here's how to use your Creative Eyes to "pluck" this scenario:
1. Stop reading.
2. Highlight or underline the key passage.
3. Put the book down.
4. Make a list of all the reasons, examples, ideas and stories that come to mind when you apply that idea to your own life.
5. Save that document in its own folder.
6. Come back to it later and expand on what you read.
That's called Plucking. And it only works with the help of your Creative Eyes.
HOW I KNOW THIS: I've been writing books, articles, speeches and training materials for about five years now. And I can attribute HUNDREDS of ideas, chapters, articles and modules these very three principles.
PROMISE: they WILL work for you! And if you to begin reading books with Superficial, Student AND Creative Eye, you'll speed up your learning curve faster than you can say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Man, that really IS a long word.
How do you read books?
Share your best techniques here!
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Scott Ginsberg
That Guy with the Nametag
Are you the luckiest person you know?
Watch Scott's interview on 20/20!
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In our shop we also offer some delicious local produce, typical from the area called "Pajottenland". These include beer, gin, waffles, pastries, cheese, rapeseed oil, herb vinegar, honey, fruit juice, chocolate, and many more. All our local producers are member of the "Lekkers uit het Pajottenland" cooperative society.
We also fill gift baskets to suit every budget. If you wish to choose the contents of your gift baskets, please order at least one day in advance over the phone.
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Welcome to Inviso Services – Disaster & Restoration Specialists
Inviso provides commercial and residential disaster restoration and cleaning services for the Chicagoland area. We are all about You, the customer. We don't settle for anything less than the best for our clients.
We are now serving Joplin, Missouri to help restore homes after the tornados.
Inviso specializes in Disaster Restoration Services including Fire & Smoke Restoration, Water & Flood Repair, Storm Damage Repair, Mold Abatement, Vandalism Repair, and Board Up Services,
Inviso also offers additional services to our customers, including full service window cleaning, gutter cleaning, power washing, chandelier cleaning and all types of handyman services – No job too big or small, we do them all.
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Why Should You Choose Inviso Services?
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First-class ticket to tomorrow
Accenture, with Adobe, is taking Avianca to new heights, propelling them toward their vision of becoming "a digital company that flies airplanes."
Accenture, with Adobe, is taking Avianca to new heights, propelling them toward their vision of becoming "a digital company that flies airplanes."
Travel experiences start long before wheels-up and with the expectation of fluid digital experiences, customers now drive business change. When you're one of the world's oldest airlines, it becomes even more critical to be able to combine your heritage with a concerted focus on tomorrow. In 2016, Avianca's new CEO stated a new direction: transform Avianca into "a digital company that flies airplanes."
Avianca wanted to improve customer experience and employee productivity, so initially responded to this epic challenge by creating a series of Requests for Proposals, addressing clients, operations and enterprise.
We had already built a strong relationship with Avianca—10 years working with them as a trusted partner—and knew their business well enough to propose their vision had the best chance of success if it was managed as a single, integrated program. They agreed and chose us, and other partners, to deliver their digital transformation.
With a team of 300, operating in 17 different countries, our Customer Digital Transformation Program started with a well-defined strategy and roadmap. After defining the program dimensions and building the business case, we worked with Avianca to create a new digital culture that enabled seamless integration of the program across all channels. Our aim? Implement a differentiated experience to delight Avianca`s customers at every step of the journey.
"We've transformed more than just our products and services, this project has changed our culture, how we perform, how we communicate."
To deliver on this ambitious vision, our project addressed five key components:
From the outset we knew that Adobe was the right solution and future platform for Avianca to become a leading digital company. Given Avianca's focus on the customer experience, Adobe Experience Cloud was a key component of the transformation, particularly for avianca.com.
We also implemented:
A/B and multivariable testing and personalization tool for the website, mobile and eCommerce platforms
Digital Marketing Campaign management tool to orchestrate and centralize communications and improve direct sales
Audience management tool for segmentation, personalization and digital marketing
Content management for robust, efficient, and simple content creation, enhancement and distribution
This game-changing project is already helping Avianca lead the way in the travel industry. Although we're only partway through the five-year journey of transformation, we've already achieved significant success for Avianca and will continue to deliver impressive results that set the standard for airlines of tomorrow.
YoY Digital Sales growth delivered by Avianca.com vs 4% of other company channels.
Year-on-year sales growth and more effective email marketing campaigns thanks to our new operating model for Digital Marketing.


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~The Language of the Soul~
The Steele Wizard Tarot is a Masterfully illustrated 88-card deck with additional Court Cards & Major Arcana that provide a clear, concise reading eliminating any doubts the Seeker or the Reader may have about the Message.
Discover your untapped potential in the Maidens and Journey beyond Duality with the extended Major Arcana.
Whether a beginning or a master tarot reader, the Steele Wizard Tarot will prove to be an invaluable tool with each cards' illustration designed to access the knowledge of the Inner Spirit.
Click for the text to this presentation.
To introduce you to the additional cards in the deck and allow a bit of insight, the links provided here are for the 'Tarot Apocalypse' presentation.
( all material in this presentation copyright 2012 Pamela Steele)
Click for the images to this presentation.
For those who have purchased the new edition of the Steele Wizard Tarot (the single deck) and cannot find the website on the box that tells you where to get the Little White Book please click on the link below for the PDF download.
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text: My internet acquaintance Shane, is the lucky guy that gets to host of this week's Weekly Photo Challenge over at WordPress. He came up with the idea to shoot a subject from every angle. This image is three photos merged into one. The subject is made out of plaster that's been poured into a mould shaped after my face: an advanced, ancient form of self-portrait.


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Birth Story in Africa: a birth without fear
Guest post written by Sarah S. In order to tell the birth story of my firstborn, I have to back up a bit. Actually, I have to back up a lot. For as long as I can remember I have been afraid of pregnancy and childbirth. My mother threw up... Continue reading →


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Jeff Pulver Launches PrimeTimeRewindTV Alpha
Jeff Pulver, Internet pioneer and founder of Network2 TV has put out a new web destination site dedicated to online TV viewership, this time for mainstream embedded TV programming that can be found publicly on the web. Chris Brogan alerted me this afternoon to the blog post Pulver put on his blog announcing the service's alpha release.
In its core, its just another aggregator site that's taking the embed codes from sites like Hulu and the various network and cable networks that provide online versions of their programming, and put them on a site. PrimeTimeRewindTV, though, has one of the more innovative layouts and ways to explore the content that I've seen yet.
Typically, when you come to one of these site, it's either a searchable or categorical layout of some kind - with PrimeTimeRewind, it's a giant interactive cube with the thumbnails for the various programs tiled on each of the sides.
The actual videos, though, instead of pulling up into a embedded position on the cube or the site, they lead the user to a framed page where the original video is embedded. It may be a bit of a sacrifice of aesthetics, but it undoubtably allows for more current and a wider array of programming, as sites like Hulu often don't allow remote embedding for some of the more recent episodes.
Pulver elaborated a bit more on the topic in his announcement post:
Prime Time Rewind is not "stealing traffic" and viewers from the networks' sites but rather acts as an affiliate and drives viewers their way. The Prime Time Rewind site is not a file-sharing system, nor does it contain its own video player. Instead, viewers click through "The Cube" to open a control-panel interface that brings consumers to the individual networks site, and presents the content in each network's individual video player and presentation format, including advertisements. Viewers get the same experience as they would by simply clicking through to the sites for ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, TNT and USA, without having to hunt for the favorite episodes of their show. Ultimately, the networks receive additional traffic for their programs, while viewers have a single destination and platform from which to watch all of their favorite shows, regardless of the network or genre.
I played around with it for a little bit this afternoon when Chris sent it over. It's still in what is clearly an Alpha mode - the thumbnail for King of the Hill lead to an episode of The Simpsons, and without taking a look at the backend of how the system was programmed, it may end up being a common occurrence. Often the embed codes and landing pages for the various episodes on the network homepages will change, even when the content of the episodes available does not.
Still, if I bookmark any one site that offers a single portal to all the various spots mainstream entertainment programming will be found, this will be it.


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Below is a summary of some great content from Iron Mountain on 5 AP Automation Myths debunked.
Myth 1: Automation does not equal efficiency
Automation is dragged from non-automated processes including transporting invoices in-between people and departments, delays from accruals, auditing, lost and duplicate invoices, and more.
Myth 2: Loss of control over the process
Scaling will kill your control over your Accounts Payable. The more transactions an organization makes, exponentially increases errors in manual processes. Automation offers greater control with clearer visibility.
Myth 3: Automation is expensive
The increased adoption of Cloud-Based SaaS tools has lead to an environment for affordable Accounts Payable Automation tools, such as Procurify.
Myth 4: Our business is too small for automation
Tied to Myth 4, the inexpensive tools can be utilized by businesses of all sizes. Small businesses have a leg up on larger organizations because they now have access to these tools that previously costed hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars to build.
Myth 5: Our business is too big for automation
Once an automation process is implemented correctly, large organizations benefit the most from Accounts Payable Automation tools because of their high volume. The trick is to find a tool that is flexible enough to meet your organizations unique Procure-to-Pay process. Once that is achieved, large organizations will reap massive benefits.


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How then does Brockwood go about ensuring that this exploration takes place, that a genuine community of inquiry is fostered in the School and that students receive an education both in academics and in the art of living? Students at Brockwood range in age from 14 to 19 years. The School is international and fully boarding, with students attending from around 20 different countries annually. Living with their peers from all over the world is an excellent way of heightening teenagers' awareness of their own particular likes, dislikes and cultural quirks, as well as those of others. Prejudices emerge early on and are discussed and gone into. What students quickly come to realise is that the differences are generally superficial and that fundamentally they have much in common with their classmates, whether they come from Berlin, Bangalore, Boston or Brighton. These contacts foster a global understanding, which goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge about "foreign places" and into the realm of unity in human consciousness and life-long relationships and friendships. Staff, too, represent a mixed bag of nationalities, but those who live at the School - a few come in on a daily basis - do so because they are interested in the intentions and wish to engage in the inquiry.
True to Krishnamurti's wishes, Brockwood remains small, with only 50 to 60 students attending in any given year, and an average class size of 6. The intimacy of such a setting means that the relationships that form between teacher and student do not have to be based on authority and control, but are able to be close, supportive and sustained. "Nothing of fundamental value can be accomplished through mass instruction, but only through the careful study and understanding of the difficulties, tendencies and capacities of each child ...," wrote Krishnamurti. He realised that such schools would be difficult to set up, expensive to run and could "...flourish only on self-sacrifice". But he was adamant: "If parents really love their children, they will employ legislation and other means to establish small schools staffed with the right kind of educators; and they will not be deterred by the fact that small schools are expensive and the right kind of educators difficult to find." At Brockwood the school fees do not cover the running costs, but staff receive nominal salaries only, and trustees, friends and donors help cover the difference.
The day-to-day life and curriculum of the School is also shaped by the underlying intention to cultivate the total human being. During the first week of the school year full attention is given to orientating students and preparing academic programmes, but time is also set aside to introduce the process of inquiry and the central role it holds in a Brockwood education. The programme for the first four days of the last school year included workshops on: Understanding Ourselves; Meeting Fear; Questioning Authority; Understanding Freedom. The intention in each case was not to provide answers and explanations, but to raise questions and to create an atmosphere in which the students felt comfortable to ask any question, knowing that they would be taken seriously by all present. This spirit of inquiry carries over into other activities within the School. One afternoon a week is devoted to Inquiry Time, when any topic can be raised and pursued through dialogue or presentations. Recent sessions have included topics as diverse as Beauty, Desire, Sex and Violence. The latter was approached through the controversial lyrics of rap star Eminem.
Once students begin to feel that the actual content of their own lives warrants deeper thought and consideration, they become excited about the learning that is possible. As Ryan, a first-year student from the UK, recently explained to visiting trustees: " After being at Brockwood I feel like a completely different person and can deal with things in my life that I could not before. I can communicate my feelings and ideas much better. I can discuss philosophy, which is one of the most enjoyable and stimulating things I have done here. I have also learnt to admit problems I have. I have found that a lot of the tensions I have accumulated over my life have calmed ..."
Brockwood offers AS and some A Level examinations, but there is no undue emphasis given to exams, and the wish to approach learning differently carries over into the classroom. The School is constantly looking for ways to have real-life questions and activities drive the curriculum, where students become the creators rather than the recipients of knowledge. As Toon Zweers, a history teacher at Brockwood, recently put it, "The School is a 'community of learners', which means among other things that learning is an authentic activity that involves the whole person and knowledge construction is first and foremost a collaborative or social process. "While Krishnamurti was not interested in creating a new educational methodology, he felt that systems and theories could be useful to the teacher - though they should never be allowed to get in the way of direct relationship with the student - and he recognised that it was important for the teacher to keep informed of the latest developments in educational theory. Educators at Brockwood are encouraged to regard themselves as reflective practitioners, writing narratives on their formative experiences as teachers while also keeping journals on the ways in which they incorporate the School's intentions into practice. Kathleen Kesson, a professor from the USA with an impressive background in holistic education,has visited Brockwood to work with staff on this. She has also helped staff clarify the learning outcomes they wish for the students, some of which include 'awareness of conditioning'; 'integrated development of body, emotions and mind '; 'appreciation of and care for nature'. These are not lofty ideals designed to pad out a prospectus and receiving only lip-service in the classroom, but are the foundations on which teaching practice at Brockwood is built.
Morning Meeting marks the beginning of the day at Brockwood and introduces the other important means by which the School encourages self-reflection, namely silence. Occasionally, someone will read a poem or an extract, or play a piece of music at the 10-minute meeting, which is attended by both students and staff, but more often the time is spent in complete silence, with the aim of drawing attention to the psychological 'what is' and to the benefits of silence itself. "The art of learning is the act of silence ...," wrote Krishnamurti. "What is of the highest importance for learning is for your whole mind to be quiet, to be completely silent. Then you have the energy to learn all the time." A number of Brockwood teachers choose to start lessons with a few minutes of silence and School Meetings always end with a period of silence. Students, who at first may be indifferent or resistant to sitting in silence, often come to value it as it begins to reveal itself to them. Claudia, a 15-year-old student, writing for the School's newsletter, is clear what it means to her: "The silence that means the most to me is the silence of the mind. Without it, even though it may only be occasional, I would probably go insane, for it is too difficult to function for long without the space that silence brings."
So what becomes of these students after they leave? Do they really turn out to be ëgood' in the deepest sense of the word, demanding the best of themselves, managing to sidestep mediocrity and a safe but sorry existence, or do they have the stuffing knocked out of them by a world too commercial ,too crass and too competitive for them to cope with? The results are anecdotal, based on feedback from the more than 1000 students who have now been through the School. Suprabha, working as the Educational Coordinator of a botanical sanctuary in India, refers to "...the deep and abiding affection between so many individuals which can still be tapped today ..." Armin, now working as an art dealer and hotelier in Madeira, travelled extensively after leaving Brockwood,"...overcoming problems, finding happiness, experiencing sorrow, moving on in life, understanding more and more the importance that Brockwood had and still has in my life." Anne, an archivist and photographer in New York, speaks of her search for something beyond as the 'Brockwood curse', for "that was where I learned to question everything. But I know it is the only way I can live and keep growing."
Brockwood has its critics. There are students who feel the School failed to prepare them for the 'real' world by not supporting those values that the world holds in high regard. Some felt academics were sidelined due to the School's concern with inquiry, self-reflection and a broader education. Some people express concern about the apparent exclusivity of Brockwood's commitment to Krishnamurti's teachings, at the expense of a more inclusive, eclectic approach. Others refer to its fees (currently £10,800 a year), which they feel make it an elitist centre, solely for a professional class who can afford a social conscience. There is no simple response to these concerns, although the last one is ameliorated by the fact that, despite its modest yearly income, the School manages to provide scholarship assistance for almost half of its students, ensuring that students come from a broad range of backgrounds.
The educational legacy of Krishnamurti is still very much alive at Brockwood. The relationship of the School to the founder is a little like that of the apprentice to the master painter of old: Rembrandt had his students eager to learn from a genius, but at the end of the day each of them had to take responsibility for their own canvas, their own life's work. The teacher can only offer so much and the student must make it his or her own and then move on. The art lies in the living of it.
What we do with education is up to us. To leave it in the hands of politicians and experts is to deny our own intelligence, creativity and love, which is regenerative. "Those who love their children and the children about them, and who are therefore in earnest, will see to it that the right school is started somewhere around the corner, or in their own home." Brockwood came about because of the love and concern Krishnamurti felt for the young of this world. He acted, and created a school that was to concern itself with the regeneration of the human mind. It stands as a tribute to a remarkable teacher and as a challenge to all of us who would see or hear a truth and fail to act.


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How to Change Settings to Open a PDF File
A Portable Document File is a type of file that uses an open standard across different computer platforms and programs. Organizations often use PDF files for different types of business communications. PDF files are also a more difficult file format to modify and change than other types of files such as Microsoft Word or text files. Change the settings on your computer to automatically open the PDF file.
Click the Windows "Start" button.
Select the "Default Programs" option.
Click the "Set your default programs" option.
Select the "Adobe Reader" or "Adobe Professional" option from the list of available programs.
Click the "Set this program as default" option. Click the "OK" button.
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July 30-31st, 2015
So it's Saturday morning, and I'm sitting on our veranda in Sliema, Malta, listening to church bells chiming off in the distance, watching the boats make their way back and forth across the bay from Valetta. Wow!
So first to recount yesterday's travels. I started with a train from Antioch, Il, to the O'Hare transport, then a bus, then a shuttle train, and then a long wait for Marissa. We got all checked in, waited a couple of hours, and then boarded our flight to Dublin. We bumped our way across the Atlantic to Dublin, found our next gate, did the hop to London Heathrow which was no problem at all, and then went back through security to our Malta flight. Another bumpy flight, so I literally just made myself pass out or I would have been a wreck. Then we landed and got our bags and immediately found our driver (yeah!) with our name on a sign. He asked if we were Aprill or May (haha). Good thing I've ridden in taxis and Ubers before, or I would have panicked! He got us to our hotel, check in was no problem (and accompanied by champagne!) and here we are! Hotter than Hades in Malta! All week is clear and hot.
After a shower and passing out from jet lag (in our complimentary robes and slippers), we decided to go find dinner. We did a LONG walking tour of Sliema, only to end up at a courtyard two blocks away from the hotel at a fabulous Italian restaurant with cheeky, flirty Italian waiters. SUCH fun! Marissa had caprese with fist-sized fresh mozzarella balls which was out of this world, and I had a sausage risotto--wow! That along with a nice bottle of wine and wonderful conversation--just a great night.
Some of the best lines from our waiters: one guy, who had only been in Malta for a month, said something about something not working and his partner said, "That's what your girlfriend says." They also wanted us to order the ice cream and when we declined, the waiter said his grandmother would beat us with a stick if we didn't eat her ice cream.
August 1, 2015
We found the buffet breakfast in the garden on the first floor of Fortina--we certainly won't go hungry this week! Full hot and cold everything! Under the palm trees, next to the pool. Wow!
After breakfast, we got passes for the Valetta ferry for the week and took off for Valetta. Incredibly hot day. We started at the National Art Gallery, which was lovely--all Malta artists. Then wandered the streets for a bit, found the Upper Gardens, wandered a bit again, and found a parade. We asked a Maltese gentleman later what the parade was for, and he said the Feast of St. Dominick. Then he added that, in Malta, every day was a celebration for something!
We proceeded to a wine bar for tastings and nibbles, then found out the church was closed, so we walked back to the boat and off to the hotel. Some swimming in the PM, a walk to the mall for grocery shopping, then supper in our room and a long conversation with Marissa. I got some reading done (Go Set a Watchman) and then bedtime!
August 3, 2015
We had a bit of a lie in this morning and didn't get up until after 7. After our awesome breakfast, we caught the bus for Mdina. Beautiful walled city with a gorgeous cathedral, museums, gift shops, restaurants, and great views. We got souvenirs for everyone at Mdina Glass--gorgeous stuff that we now have to get home somehow. We had peach iced tea and dessert (strawberry meringue for me) at the Fontenella Tea Garden--yum! Then a bus ride back to Sliema.
Once back, we decided to hang out at the Limes Bar next to the pool, so we bought some pints and hung out in the water for the afternoon. We had some great conversation and fun imbibing! For dinner, leftovers from Ta' Kris.
August 2, 2015
So, it being Sunday, a lot of things were not open in Malta today. I decided to attend church at the Parish Church of Jesus of Nazareth. All Maltese and no music, but I actually could follow the liturgy and say the "amens" in the right places. I found Marissa on the beach and we went back to the hotel. We decided to find Mint, which was a great cafe' by St. Julian's. Then we walked back and got free tickets to the Captain Morgan's cruises, which was actually very nice--nearly two hours, free wifi, very thorough view of Valetta and surrounding areas. Once back, we decided to swim, so I got to try out my snorkeling gear. SO FUN! It was great to see the fish, etc. Then we came back and wanted to find Ta' Kris, which was the restaurant we were looking for the first night. Found it! We got there at 7 p.m. and good thing, because it filled up fast! I ordered pasta with rabbit sauce and Marissa got penne pasta with creamy tomato sauce and Maltese sausage. The food was TDF (to die for)!!! Split a bottle of wine and roll us home! Great everything!
We came back to read, and I finished Go Set a Watchman, and LOVED it. So much to talk about! I can't wait for book club! Now I'm reading Every Day by David Levithan--also very good.


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A lot happens each week with the Pacers and it's not easy to stay on top of it. Introducing a new weekly feature, Pacers Last Week, which should help keep you up-to-date on all things Pacers.
The first week of the season is complete…
- Pacers signed Jarrod Uthoff, brought 20 players — the maximum — to camp.
- Photos from media day. | And click here for video interviews from media day, including president Kevin Pritchard.
- Lance Stephenson will begin the season as the sixth man.
- T.J. Leaf is still getting familiar with the Pacers and how they go about business. He has one week behind him and will soon play in his first preseason game — which is played at another level.
- Several local college coaches have attended camp practices.
- FOX Sports Indiana announced that it will televise all 82 regular season games for the second time (Last: 2015).
- Michael Grady, the Pacers' public address announcer from 2010-2017, joined the podcast. I really appreciated his candidness.
- Victor Oladipo released his second song, featuring 2 Chainz: "Rope A Dope." (Here's his explanation for this song.)
- As Myles Turner backs his agent, rookie Edmond Sumner terminated his relationship with that same agency, ASM Sports, in light of the scandal hitting college basketball. Sumner, by the way, isn't expected back until December or January after having left ACL surgery last winter.
- Pacers renovated and rebranded team store reopened on Friday. Jason's Deli, which replaced Dunkin' Donuts, is now open.
- Glenn Robinson III suffered a severe left high ankle sprain.
- Less than 24 hours later, Robinson III talked about his injury, missing time, and why he's hopeful to beat the eight-week timeline.


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Cranberry Turkey MeatloafOverview
Preparation 25 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Serves 8
Total time 1 hour 25 minutes
- 1kg turkey mince
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 brown onion, grated
- 1 granny smith apple, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped sage
- ¾ cup dried breadcrumbs
- ½ cup redcurrant jelly
- 1 x 165g Gravox White with Parsley Finishing Sauce
Made With Gravox
- Pre-heat oven to 180c. Grease a 6cm deep 14cm x 21cm loaf pan. Line with baking paper, leaving a 5cm overhang on both long sides.
- Using hands, combine turkey, egg, onion, apple, garlic, parsley, chives and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Press mixture into prepared pan.
- Brush the top with 2 tbsp of cranberry jelly. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through. Stand in pan for 5 minute. Using paper lining, remove from pan. Transfer to a platter. Brush with remaining jelly.
- Heat Gravox White with Parsley Finishing Sauce according to packet directions. Serve with meatloaf.


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Sorry, I knew I would eventually abandon this thing. Maybe I will get serious with a new one at the end of the summer, but I doubt it. Until then, here is what I am currently involved with:
Backpack Journalism in the Dominican Republic
It is a course that is actually called Backpack Journalism in the Dominican Republic and we leave for the DR very early Monday morning. You can visit that blog to see what the students are doing and what my role is in the adventure.
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Running 180 kilometers (112 mi) from north to south across the Ancash region, the spectacular snow-clad peaks of the Cordillera Blanca provide a natural barrier between the desert coast and the Amazon Basin. Rugged peaks descend toward massive glaciers, dropping into u-shaped valleys where cattle graze among the rich grasslands. After the range of Andes situated along the Chile-Argentina border, the Cordillera Blanca boasts the highest mountains in South America. They are visible throughout the region, and provide a number of challenging trails for intrepid hikers and travelers to explore. From the trekking hub of Huaraz alone, over 23 peaks exceeding 5,000 m (16,400 ft) are visible, most notably Huascarán (6,768 m or 22,200 ft).
Every year this region receives thousands of trekking junkies eager to get out and test their skills on the nearby paths. Almost the entire chain is protected by the Huascarán National Park, home to 663 glaciers, 269 lakes, 41 rivers and 33 archaeological sites.
The largest concentration of glaciers found in the world's tropical zone is situated here, as is one of Peru's most important pre-Inca sites: ChavĂn de Huántar. Because the range is quite narrow, it is easy to access trekking areas from roads. Many of these trails were created centuries before the dawn of recreational hiking, serving as natural highways for Andean inhabitants.
Rural villages line the region and provide trekkers with the opportunity to mingle with locals who continue to maintain many aspects of traditional Andean culture. Agencies in Huaraz can arrange a variety of itineraries, ranging in degree of difficulty and number of days. Most trails are easy to navigate, but include high passes between 4,000 and 5,000 meters (13,120 to 16,400 ft). Proper equipment and acclimatization are essential.
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DJ MIDI, HID, and mixer controllers are very diverse in today's market. Before purchasing, it's important to compare DJ controllers so you know which one would be ideal for your style, are of the highest quality and best value for your budget.
Some of the most revered manufacturers are Akai, Novation, and Native Instruments. The Native Instruments Kontrol series has been on the rise in the last few years, and Serato Itch has accompanied different models of deck-based controllers produced by Numark, Vestax and Pioneer. Akai was once vastly reputed for their drum machines in the 90's and 2000's, and now boasts very high quality controllers, which can be used with almost any audio software.
Many controllers come bundled with LE programs: primarily Traktor LE and Virtual DJ LE. This is a modified and simplified version of the program designed to accommodate specially designed controllers.
One may notice that such controllers as those by Hercules, Reloop, and Vestax feature two JOG wheels, an integrated mixer, and an audio-thru panel on the back. These are usually the kinds of controllers that will come packaged with an LE program. The Native Instruments Kontrol S4 is perhaps the most successful in the last two years, which comes equipped with Traktor.
Otherwise, any kind of software will likely specify which devices are compatible with it. Multiple Rane mixers were designed to be used with Serato, and many more brands have produced mixers that function as digital controllers for Traktor (such as Ecler, Pioneer, and Allen & Heath).
Digital vinyl systems are also a popular option. Virtual DJ, Torq, Traktor and Serato all accommodate. Serato is widely considered the finest vinyl system, however, whereas Traktor is often denoted for its versatility. A test by DJ Qbert once confirmed that the mixing quality between Serato timecodes and Traktor timecodes is actually indecipherable. Any timecode vinyl can be used on any software, whereas audio interfaces are sometimes more specific. Native Instruments often designs for Traktor; the same for Serato. Timecode CDs may also be used in CD players, which would allow for more control overall.
However, timecode is designed specifically (but not exclusively) for turntablists overall. Serato and Traktor Scratch might appeal to hip hop, rap and dubstep DJs, whereas Traktor Duo or Pro might appeal to house or techno DJs.There are many brands, models, and names in the DJ market today. Diversity like this simply can't be met with disappointment.


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Thanks to the lovely and talented Sharnee from suckmylolly.com, I have a new design.
Oh, click over from bloglines and google reader, you lazy shits.
I LOVE it.
And I did not make it easy on Sharnee.
This is how things went down…
Peter: I want a new design for my site.
Sharnee: That's what I do.
Peter: The green… displeases me. *dismissive hand wave*
Sharnee: What do you have in mind?
Peter: More… black and white-ish.
Sharnee: OK. And?
Peter: Where do you think butterflies go in the rain?
Sharnee: I'm not sure…
Peter: And the main font… I want it to suck less.
Sharnee: Can you be more specific?
Peter: *considers* No.
Sharnee: OK…
Peter: And I want hula girls!
Sharnee: You want hula girls on your blog template?
Peter: Blog template?
Sharnee: Seriously, any more details you could give me would really help me out and —
Peter: I was at the crib, sittin' by the fireplace, drinkin' cocoa on the bear skin rug. The door bell rang. "Who could it be?" Thought to myself, then started to shrug.
Sharnee: Uhm… I am just going to toy with it for a bit. I'll e-mail you some ideas.
Peter: The government!!
And she still created exactly what I was looking for!