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This article originally appeared in the September edition of The Taxpayer
The 1997 Assessment Act states that, if you are a foreign resident, your assessable income includes the ordinary income you derive from Australian sources (e.g. from sales to Australian customers). In practice, however, it can be difficult for Australia to tax many non-residents on their Australian income. This is because it can be difficult for the ATO to detect business income which has a source in Australia and, where detected, challenging to collect the tax on that income.
In recognition of these difficulties, Australia will not tax the Australian-sourced income of our treaty partners, unless the non-resident has a sufficient presence in Australia. This sufficient presence is referred to as a 'permanent establishment' (PE). Practically, this means that a non-resident will likely need to lodge an Australian return if it has a PE in Australia.
What if the non-resident is not from a treaty country?
The bulk of Australia's trade and investment involves countries with which Australia has entered into a Double Taxation Treaty (DTT). Furthermore, Treasury is frequently negotiating new treaties – for example a treaty was signed with Chile in April 2010. Nevertheless, there are still many countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, where no such agreement is in place. Where there is no DTT in place, Australia does not require non-residents to have Australia to have a PE before it will tax them on their Australian business profits.
Where a non-resident business has a PE in Australia, our DTTs only allow Australia to tax the profits that are attributable to that PE. When calculating which profits to attribute to a PE, the 'functionally separate entity' approach is applied. Broadly, this means that the PE will be taxed on the profits it might be expected to make if it were a separate and independent enterprise, dealing with other parts of the enterprise at arm's length.
The OECD Model
Australia's tax treaties generally closely match the OECD's Model Tax Convention (model treaty) and therefore this article focuses upon the clauses of this model convention and its official commentary[2]. Under the model convention, there are broadly three types of PEs that can be construed:
- A fixed place of business PE (Article 5(1)),
- A construction or project PE (Article 5(3)), and
- An agency PE (Article 5 (5-6)).
Each of these are discussed in detail below.
The BEPS Project
The permanent establishment concept has been around for many years – it dates back to the 1800s and the Austro-Hungarian empire. The OECD's model treaty can trace its origins to the League of Nations. As you can imagine, international business has grown enormously, and undergone substantial changes during the intervening years.
The OECD's BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) project represents the most significant attempt to address the challenges of a modern, complex global economy in decades. The project is divided into 15 'actions', with Action 7 focusing on permanent establishments. Broadly, the OECD is proposing to expand the definition of a permanent establishment to counter multinational enterprises that seek to avoid PE status via what it sees as artificial arrangements.
The OECD's specific proposals, contained in the final report on Action 7, are discussed in detail below. It is expected that, over the coming 18 months or so, the countries involved (including Australia) will amend their bilateral tax treaties (via a multilateral instrument) to reflect the proposed changes.
The general definition
Paragraph 1 in Article 5 of the model treaty contains the general definition of the term "permanent establishment". It states:
"For the purposes of this Convention, the term "permanent establishment" means a fixed place of business through which the business of an enterprise is wholly or partly carried on."
A PE therefore has three elements:
- There must be "a place of business",
- That place of business must be "fixed", and
- The business of the enterprise must be carried on "through" that fixed place
Place of business
The OECD commentary explains that the term place of business covers premises, facilities or installations, whether or not they are used exclusively in carrying on the business of the enterprise. Furthermore, a place of business may exist where an enterprise merely has a certain amount of space at its disposal (i.e. even if this space is not owned or rented by the enterprise).
Determining when a facility is at the disposal of an enterprise can be a difficult and contentious issue. Clearly the mere presence of a representative of an enterprise at a location does not necessarily mean that the location is at the disposal of that enterprise. However, where an employee of a company is permitted to use an office at the premises of another company (e.g. a subsidiary) for an extended period of time, that office can be said to be at the disposal of the former company. It appears that the extent of the presence at a location, the activities performed at a location and the effective power to use a location may be relevant.
The commentary explains that there must be a stable link between the place of business and a specific geographic point. Furthermore, the business must have a certain degree of temporal permanency. The ATO has ruled[1], and the OECD has suggested, that, as a guide, six months or more is sufficiently 'permanent'. However, this is not a hard and fast rule – each case is a question of fact and degree. A place of business may constitute a PE even though it exists for a very short period of time, due to the nature of the business.
The commentary advises that the word 'through which' must be given a wide meaning "so as to apply to any situation where business activities are carried on at a particular location that is at the disposal of the enterprise for that purpose".
The listed examples
Paragraph 2 provides specific examples of a PE. It states that the term includes especially:
"a) a place of management;
- b) a branch;
- c) an office;
- d) a factory;
- e) a workshop, and
- f) a mine, an oil or gas well, a quarry or any other place of extraction of natural
These examples are by no means exhaustive and are to be seen against the background of the general definition.
Building sites etc
Paragraph 3 of the model treaty states:
"A building site or construction or installation project constitutes a permanent establishment only if it lasts more than twelve months."
The term 'building site or construction or installation project' includes not only the construction of buildings but also the construction or renovations of roads, bridges or canals, the laying of pipelines and excavating and dredging.
The twelve-month requirement applies to each individual site or project. The commentary explains that the period commences when the contractor begins work, including preparatory work, in the country where the construction is to be established. Seasonal or other temporary interruptions should be included.
The BEPS project identified that some multinational enterprises have split-up contracts between closely related parties in order to abuse the twelve-month requirement and artificially avoid permanent establishment status. To address these concerns, a principal purpose test will be added to the model treaty. The commentary will be updated to explain that, where it would be reasonable to conclude that one of the principal purposes for the conclusion of separate contracts was to obtain the benefit of the exclusion in paragraph 3, it would not be appropriate to grant that benefit. Some states may wish to expressly provide for the time periods of separate contracts between closely related enterprises to be combined.
Specific activity exemptions
Article 5(4) lists a number of business activities that are not permanent establishments, even if they satisfy a definition contained in one of the earlier paragraph (e.g. even if they are carried on through a fixed place of business). The common feature of these activities is that they are, in general, preparatory or auxiliary activities.
The exemptions listed in paragraph 4 are:
- The use of facilities solely[2] for the purpose of storage, display or delivery of goods
or merchandise belonging to the enterprise;
- The maintenance of a stock of goods or merchandise belonging to the enterprise solely for:
- The purpose of storage, display or delivery; or
- The purpose of processing by another enterprise;
- The maintenance of a fixed place of business solely for the purpose of;
- Purchasing goods or merchandise or of collecting information, for the enterprise;
- Carrying on, for the enterprise, any other activity of a preparatory or auxiliary character;
An exemption is also available for any combination of activities mentioned above, provided that the overall activity is of a preparatory or auxiliary character. While not defined in the model treaty, a preparatory activity can be understood as one that is carried on in contemplation of carrying on the essential and significant part of the activity of the enterprise as a whole. An auxiliary activity is one that is carried to support or supplement, without being part of, the essential and significant part of the activity of the enterprise as a whole.
The key criterion, therefore, is whether the activity forms an essential and significant part of the enterprise as a whole. In practice, it is often difficult to distinguish between activities which have a preparatory or auxiliary character and those which are the core or main activities of the business. As a guide, an activity that requires a significant proportion of the assets or employees of the enterprise is less likely to be preparatory or auxiliary.
The changing nature of international business means that activities which were previously considered to be merely preparatory or auxiliary may nowadays constitute core business activities. Therefore, some enterprises have been able to artificially avoid PE status via the specific activity exemptions, beyond the intend application of paragraph 4.
Accordingly, most of the countries involved in the BEPS project have agreed to amend the paragraph, so that it explicitly provides that an activity will only excluded where the overall activity of the fixed place of business is of a preparatory or auxiliary character. Therefore, the listed activities will become simply common examples of activities that are covered by the paragraph, not those that automatically qualify for an exemption.
Dependent agents
In some circumstances, an entity will be treated as having a permanent establishment if it has a dependant agent (e.g. an employee) acting on its behalf in a contracting state, even if it does not have a fixed place of business in that state. As it currently stands, paragraph 5 states that a permanent establishment exists where a dependent agent "has, and habitually exercises, an authority to conclude contracts in the name of the enterprise".
The commentary explains the importance of looking beyond legal formalities.
"Lack of active involvement by an enterprise in a transactions may be indicative of a grant of authority to an agent. For example, an agent may be considered to possess actual authority to conclude contracts where he solicits and receives (but does not formally finalise) orders which are sent directly to a warehouse from which goods are delivered and where a foreign enterprise routinely approves the transactions."
The OECD has expressed concern that it has sometimes been possible to artificially avoid having a PE under article 5(5) through commissionaire arrangements. Broadly, a commissionaire is a person who acts in his or her own name for the account of a principal. Under a typical arrangement the commissionaire sells products in a State in its own name but on behalf of a principal. That principal is contractually bound to deliver (through the commissionaire) the goods sold to the customer, while the commissionaire is contractually bound to collect the proceeds and remit it to the principal (in exchange for a commission). Importantly, no relationship is created between the customer and the principal. Under civil law jurisdictions, the activities of a commissionaire are not attributed to the principal and therefore, through such an arrangement a foreign enterprise is able to sell its products in another state without creating a taxable presence.
Similar strategies that seek to avoid the application of article 5(5) involve situations where contracts are substantially negotiated in a State, but finalised abroad.
To address these concerns, paragraph 5 will be amended to state that a permanent establishment will exist where a dependent agent is acting in a contracting state on behalf of an enterprise and:
"in doing so, habitually concludes contracts, or habitually plays the principal role leading to the conclusion of contracts that are routinely concluded without material modification by the enterprise, and these contracts are:
- in the name of the enterprise, or
- for the transfer of ownership of, or for the granting of the right to use, property owned by that enterprise or that the enterprise has the right to use, or
- for the provision of services by the enterprise"
The principal role leading to the conclusion of a contract will typically be played by the person who convinced the third party to enter into a contract with the enterprise (e.g. where the conclusion of a contract directly results from the actions of that person). The phrase would not apply where a person merely promotes and markets the goods or services of an enterprise in a way that does not directly result in the conclusion of contracts.
Independent agents
Paragraph 5 will not apply where the agent is performing their activities in the course of an independent business.
As it presently stands, paragraph 6 states that:
"an enterprise shall not be deemed to have a permanent establishment in a Contracting State merely because it carries on business in that State through a broker, general commission agent or any other agent of an independent status, provided that such persons are acting in the ordinary course of their business"
An independent agent will typically be responsible to the principal for the results of their work, will not be not subject to significant control with respect to the manner in which that work is carried out and will often represent numerous principals. The distinction between dependent and independent agents is therefore akin to the distinction between employees and contractors for PAYG withholding purposes.
There is concern among OECD countries that some agents are being inappropriately being classified as independent, despite being closely related to the foreign enterprise on behalf of which they are acting. To address these concerns, paragraph 6 will be amended to include the proviso that:
"Where, however, a person acts exclusively or almost exclusively on behalf of one or more enterprises to which it is closely related, that person shall not be considered to be an independent agent".
A person is closely related to an enterprise if, based on all the relevant facts and circumstances, one has control of the other or both are under the control of the same person or enterprises. The new paragraph 6 will expressly provide that a person will also be closely related to an enterprise where:
- Either one possesses, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the beneficial interests in the other; or
- A third person possesses, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the beneficial interests in both the person and the enterprise


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ANTH310: People and Culture of Africa
(or any other related 200 level or higher course approved by the program advisor)
GEOG332: Geography of Africa
HIST352a: History of Africa: South of the Sahara, Prehistoric to Colonial Times
HIST352b: History of Africa: South of the Sahara, Colonial Times to Present
ART469: Primitive Art: Africa and Oceania
ENGL340: Literature of the Third World
ENGL345: African American Poetry and Folklore
FL121: Learning Another Language: Yoruba Language and Culture
FR111e: The French-Speaking World.
FR457: African and Caribbean Literature of French Expression
GEOG201: World Regions
GEOG428: Travel Study (Africa Field Trip)
HIST 427: History of Southern Africa
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Jhonnie Lee Shoopman, 50, passed away April 8, 2013.
Born in the Smokey Junction community, November 12, 1962, he was preceded in death by his parents, Hurstle and Ivalee Carroll Shoopman; and sisters and brothers: Claudine, Elsie, Louise, Vickie, Gale, Hugh, and Pyre.
He is survived by his brother, Kern Shoopman and wife, Marlene, of Middlebury, Ind.; sister, Sherry Lynn Brown and husband, Grover Lee; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives.
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Improved germination and vigour of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seeds by hydro- and osmopriming
Waranyoo Kaewduangta1*, Phirayot Khaengkhan1, Ponlawat Uttaboon1
The germination of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) seeds by hydropriming and osmopriming was investigated. Treatments comprised immersion in different polyethylene glycol (PEG6000) solutions ranging from -1.0 to -1.5 MPa, soaking in distilled water, and unprimed (control). Seeds were soaked for 7 and 14 days at 15±2 degree Celsius, and then seed quality was tested germination in the laboratory and the greenhouse. A completely randomized design was used with three replications. When the seeds were osmoprimed in -1.5 MPa for 14 days, the highest germination percentage, plant height, number of roots and root length were obtained at both of the conditions. Furthermore, there were no abnormal seedlings in this treatment. Thus, this method is the most suitable for farmers to increase the germination percentage, germination index, and homogenous emergence of sweet pepper seeds under a wide range of environments.
Keywords: Germination, Priming, Seedling growth, Sweet pepper


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I'm glad that I found a companion, says Kangana Ranaut
Actor Kangana Ranaut, who is happy in her current relationship, does acknowledge the challenges that come with being in one. Freedom of being alone is intoxicating, she says, relationships can be very traumatic.entertainment Updated: Dec 26, 2014 09:53 IST
Actor Kangana Ranaut, who is happy in her current relationship, does acknowledge the challenges that come with being in one. "Freedom of being alone is intoxicating. Relationships can be very traumatic. But being in a healthy relationship can be very empowering," says the 27-year-old, who's currently shooting in Delhi.
Ask her to reveal details of her beau, and all she says is that for now, she's happy to have found a companion. "I am in a relationship and enjoying this state. But, I don't want to talk about it right now. It's very special to me and I am glad to have found a companion. I hope I get into the position when I can talk about it. Right now, speaking about it would be unfair on the other person. As it is, relationships are difficult, aren't they?" she asks.
Kangana's rapport with actors Aamir Khan and Salman Khan is often talked about. Ask her more and she says, "While Salman and I are buddies, Aamir and I have a really formal equation. Now, don't make it look like I am comparing the two (laughs). It's not difficult to understand why Salman and I get along well. We are both upfront. Salman tries to give me gyaan and we end up having arguments. He calls me 'satku'. He is one of the very few people who understand my sense of humour," she smiles.
"On the other hand, I refer to Aamir as Aamir Sir, even when he asks me to not call him so. I have a lot of admiration for him. He is a very sensitive person, and so is Salman. I guess all artists are sensitive."
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Keep elbow dressing dry and in place for 48 hours. May remove elbow dressing in 2 days and get elbow wet in shower. Do not submerge elbow for 2 weeks – no bath, hot tub or pool for 2 weeks. Leave elbow open to air with no dressing after 2 days. Leave white steri-strips in place for 2 weeks. Keep elbow in sling for 2 weeks. Remove arm from sling 2 times a day to work on range of motion of the elbow.
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The Cornell Population Center (CPC) invites applicants for the Frank H.T. Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowships. The start date for the position will be August 15, 2016 and will be funded for 2 years, subject to a satisfactory first year evaluation. Selection will be based on scholarly potential, ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings, and the support of a faculty mentor and CPC affiliate at Cornell who will work closely with the post-doctoral associate. Preference will be given to fellows with research interests in areas broadly related to the CPC's four main foci: families & children; health behaviors & disparities; poverty & inequality; and immigration & diversity. Especially encouraged are applications from candidates whose research has significance for those countries on which the fellowship's funder focuses – the United States, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Vietnam, South Africa, and Bermuda.
The Frank H. T. Rhodes Fellowships stand as a testament to the profound difference Frank Rhodes has made at Cornell by furthering scholarship and research in areas related to poverty alleviation, support for the elderly and disadvantaged children and youth, public health, and human rights. The postdoctoral program is designed to provide support through collaborations with faculty and to assist new scholars in launching their own programs of research. Postdoctoral Associates devote most of their time to independent research, but are expected to be involved in CPC institution building activities, as well. See http://www.cpc.cornell.edu/ for more information about the Cornell Population Center.
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Show me a musician, and I'll show you a person who loves wrestling. The rapper Riff Raff is training for WWE. The Mountain Goats and Luke Haines have each penned concept albums about the sport. Insane Clown Posse, Snoop Dogg and The Misfits have all appeared in the ring. Billy Corgan founded Pro Resistance Wrestling and was recently appointed senior producer at TNA Wrestling. So it's about time the compliment was reciprocated. Here are four music-inspired moves that Corgan and his wrestling boss peers ought to introduce post-haste:
The Mozza
First, lull your opponent into a sedated daze with a public reading of the needlessly repetitive royalties dispute section of your overlong autobiography. Then blind your opponent by thrusting a bouquet of gladioli into their face. Finally, release an agitated bull into the sports arena and laugh heartlessly as the magnificent beast gores everybody to death.
The Sick Beat
For this Taylor Swift-inspired move, fool your opponent into a false sense of security by allowing them to grapple you. Then shake it off. Position yourself over your competitor while turning your back on Nashville. Get them in a headlock and beat them around the ears while whispering popular phrases such as "whatever", "like", "oh my god" and "baby". This will both intensify the suffering of your opponent and win over the crowd by making it look that you are just like them, like. Consider marketing this move as "The $ick Beet" in the hope the real Swift doesn't sue.
The Sting in the Ring
This is a more elaborate move in which you hold your opponent in a painful arm-lock until they agree to invest in a Broadway musical about Tyneside shipbuilding that literally nobody wants to see. Fire your tag-team partner Jimmy Nail.
McCartney's Thumbs
Pretend to compliment your opponent by putting both your thumbs up, wobbling your head and going "oooooh". Move slowly towards them, distracting them with further "ooooh"s, a couple of "mama"s and a "nanana". Jolt your thumbs into the nose or eyes of your opponent. The "peace sign" can be used if fingers are preferred.


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SCARSDALE, New York (WABC) -- There are playgrounds, and then there are amazing playgrounds with zip lines for kids, beautiful new basketball courts, and fancy swings.
The Hyatt Park in Scarsdale has it all.
It even has a bathroom.
Except just one thing, the bathrooms require a $5 key fob and you must be a Scarsdale resident to buy one.
That last part is not going over so well with outsiders.
"I can't even pay to just to borrow a bathroom? Oh wow that's embarrassing. No that's absolutely ridiculous," said Andrew Brey, a Harrison resident.
"Then I got to put my kid on the ground and change her. That's a little frustrating," said Erica Prestwood, a Harrison resident.
In fact, this policy has some so upset that they're taken out their anger on the bathrooms.
There used to be a sign stating the rules, but that's been torn down, and the women's room has been broken into.
Ironically the village manager tells Eyewitness News vandalism is one of the reasons they did this.
Plus residents had concerns of loitering, and because little league softball and soccer games often play at night.
Controlling access to the bathroom is a safety issue.
The Scarsdale teams share their key with visiting teams.
One Scarsdale resident at first was unsure what to make of it all, but after hearing the reasons, "They wouldn't want people loitering around and stuff, so I guess it's a good idea. If somebody snuck in there during the day and wanted to hang out or whatever you wouldn't know they're in there," said Jerry Drohan, a Scarsdale resident.
Lots of Eastchester residents remain frustrated.
One woman lives just a few blocks away and she says there has to be a better way.
"I think it would be nice to offer to the Eastchester residents a way to get the key. I'd be willing to pay certainly even if it was a little more I really would. I think that would be a good compromise," said Virginia Joaquin, an Eastchester resident.
Speaking of compromise, the village manager says one may be in the works.
He says this was not an attempt to exclude anyone, so they are considering allowing access to all during the day and requiring a key at night.
New park in Scarsdale requires residents to pay for bathroom key, others denied access
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"Surprise Party",1964 - Malick Sidibé.(Photo: Courtesy of the artist, Jack Shainman Gallery, New York and Sherrick & Paul, Nashville)
This Thursday, Wedgewood-Houstons Sherrick & Paul will debut its long-running winter exhibition by West African photographer Malick Sidibé. The show features 40 black-and-white photographic prints that date from 1962 to 1978.
Born in Mali in 1936, Sidibé is known for capturing the energetic lives and culture of his native Bamako, Mali, in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. From scenes of timid teenage dances and young marriages to classically posed portraiture, Sidibés images center around the youth of Mali and offer an intimate glimpse into a spirited era rarely depicted in contemporary photography.
Sidibé photographed people in the streets, nightclubs and sporting events, in addition to running a formal portrait studio. The resulting images are kinetic and...
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Camera Equipment
Recommendations for our Alaska Photography Tours
The selection of camera equipment for a trip to Alaska can be highly personal. The following list is the basic gear recommended by Hugh Rose, the professional photographer and naturalist who guides our Alaska Photography Tours. Hugh uses Canon equipment so this list refers mostly to Canon focal lengths for lenses. However, equipment and lens choices can be applied to Nikon brand cameras as well.
- Tripod: A tripod is essential for good sharp macro images or scenery that require great depth of field. Carbon fiber is great due to its light weight, but the downside is the higher cost. Daily trips to shore will be made for scenic and macro photography, and your tripod will be invaluable. While very helpful for steadying a telephoto lens and for shooting scenery at slow shutter speeds, a tripod is also a fantastic tool for improving your photography because it makes you slow down to compose a photo. However, there will be many times when it is not possible to use a tripod, such as on a moving boat. Be ready to "handhold", even your long lenses!
- Ball head: A ball head such as a RRS, Kirk, Arca Swiss or Benro are excellent and versatile. If you own a gimble head such as a Whimberley, they are not very useful on the boat due to their size and weight. Gimble heads are great for photographing flying birds from a stable tripod, but do not work well in the rainforest environment or deck of the Discovery in Prince William Sound.
- Bean bag: I recommend a Kinesis photo gear bean bag. You can purchase the beanbag from Kinesis empty of beans and we can fill your bag after you arrive in Alaska. Beanbags are useful on board the Discovery (draped on a railing) and for shooting from the van.
- Primary camera body: Your newest, latest model body!
- Spare camera body: Alaska is a long way to travel, and if a camera fails, you are well suited with a backup. If you don't own one, you may want to consider purchasing one. If you do buy a new camera for your Alaska trip, save your old body as a backup. I've seen cameras come to grief on trips, and I hate to see anyone on a trip without a camera who came to Alaska to photograph!
- Telephoto lens: A long lens (300mm or longer) is helpful for getting close up shots of birds, seals and otters. I personally like a 500mm f/4.0 for its focal length, weight and versatility (it can be used with extenders). However, a 300mm f/2.8 (with extenders) or if you shoot Nikon, a 200-400mm f/4.0 zoom is an excellent choice. Image stabilized lenses are the dream tool for shooting whales, birds, scenics, etc., from the bow of the discovery without a tripod.
- Tele extenders: Preferably matched with the lens, 1.4x, 1.7x (Nikon only), and 2.0x
- Longer-range zoom: For wildlife and landscapes (70-200mm or 100-400mm)
- Medium-range zoom: For people and landscape (24-105mm)
- A fast (f/2.8) wide-angle zoom: For landscapes (16-35mm)
- Macro lens: For those of you who are interested in shooting flowers insects, mushrooms and anything else small! Macro photography takes time and patience. Provided we have interest, we will make time in the field to shoot macro, so if you have a macro lens or close-up filters bring them.
- Flash unit: Only necessary if you plan on using a strobe with your macro or if you will be shooting people indoors.
- Lots of extra memory cards
- A digital storage device: Such as Epson, Hyperdrive, Wolverine or laptop computer. Laptops are excellent, because they allow you to review your images and check for critical sharpness, composition etc. Reviewing in the field can be critical for discovering repetitive mistakes in your photography before the trip is over.
- Battery charger and spare battery(s): Once on the boat, we have no access to stores! Power for recharging batteries is available.
- Polarizing filter: To fit all the lenses you will use one with.
- Cable release
- Rain cover: When you are in coastal Alaska it is good to plan on some rain. Be prepared by bringing a good camera rain cover that fits your camera and lenses you plan on using. Storm Jacket Rain Covers makes a cover that works well with the 24-105mm and 70-200mm lens sizes. Try your lens cover at home before it's raining to get comfortable with how it works. If you do not have a rain cover, a heavy duty trash compactor bag with a hole cut in it for the lens and a rubber band will work. Some find shower caps a sufficient and inexpensive alternative, but bring something since we are likely to do some shooting in the rain.
- Lens cleaning supplies: A non-abrasive cloth for cleaning outer lens element, and a chamois to wipe water off lens element.
- Sensor cleaning kit: If you are experienced and comfortable cleaning your camera sensor bring this equipment; it can be very useful to eliminate those annoying dust spots from your images!


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Click here to view the Faculty Expertise Guide for the Villanova School of Business.
VILLANOVA, Pa., October 6, 2009 – The Villanova School of Business has been honored as one of the best business schools in the nation by The Princeton Review in its 2010 book, The Best 301 Business Schools, which hits news stands today. In the book, The Princeton Review ranks the best graduate business schools among those that have an MBA program and are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). There are nearly 2,000 such schools in the United States today. The Villanova School of Business' MBA Program was noted for the quality of professors, convenience for working professionals, strength of the alumni network, and the overall reputation of the School.
The Princeton Review compiles the information for The Best 301 Business Schools from its surveys of 19,000 students attending the 301 schools and from school-reported data. "This ranking is important because it conveys the opinions of our students," said Robert Bonner, Associate Dean for Graduate and Executive Programs. "Our students value their strong peer and alumni networks, and they recognize Villanova professors' strength in connecting theory with practice."
In addition, VSB ranked # 9 for Quality of Campus Environment, which is based on students' assessment of the safety, attractiveness, and location of the school. Students noted VSB's in-house dining hall and coffee shop as points of particular convenience.
In addition to being ranked by The Princeton Review, VSB's MBA programs have been ranked among the best in the nation by BusinessWeek and the Financial Times.
Villanova University is a co-educational Roman Catholic institution founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in 1842. The Villanova School of Business serves over 2,500 students across its undergraduate and graduate programs. It is home to faculty research centers including the Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Center, the Center for Global Leadership, the Center for Marketing and Public Policy Research, the Center for the Study of Church Management, and the Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate.
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Alumni Spotlight
Fashion Design Equipment Room Named in Honor of Alumna Shirley Turpin
On May 12, 2015, the Harper College Educational Foundation recognized the Turpin family
with the naming of the Turpin Fashion Design Equipment Room in honor of Shirley L.
Turpin in Building H. Shirley Turpin was also presented with a Harper College Alumni
Achievement Award for Lifelong Learning.
The Turpin family has been involved and attended Harper College spanning over an almost fifty year period. Shirley Turpin started at Harper College in 1968 where she received a degree in fashion design. She continued to take classes in theatre, art and speech for the next 20 years.
Following in Shirley's footsteps all three of Shirley and Howard Turpin's children (Robin, Carron and Laurie) attended and graduated from Harper College. In addition Howard was an adjunct marketing professor. Through their passion for education and ongoing generosity in supporting student success, the Turpin Family established the Shirley L. and Howard A. Turpin Scholarship for Dreamers. This scholarship allows students who have dreams for the future, regardless of age, to receive support to achieve their goals.


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A Nationwide Surge of Protest of The US Military Occupation of Iraq
President Bush revealed his "new strategy" for Iraq tonight. Defying the mandate of Americans who voted in November to end the madness and begin to bring our troops home, he called for an escalation in the number of US combat troops in Iraq.
Let's deliver an immediate and direct response to the president's call for escalation: NO!
Volunteers will host actions in cities and towns across the country within 24 hours of the president's speech with a simple message:
"America says NO more troops in Iraq!"
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Last night, in Oakland CA, MoveOn.org sponsored a "No IRAQ ESCALATION" protest. Perhaps there were 35- 50 attendees - there was one mon with her under a year old daughter, there were four high school students, there were representatives from every diverse ethnic faction of this area (including two diverse dogs: one German Shepherd and one Chijuajua). We covered the Rainbow and then some!
I was there. The weather was kind to us although it was windy (so windy we could not keep our candles alight no matter what we tried) and quite chilly, BUT - there was no rain!
We had news coverage, the CBS affiliate here kekpt a crew with us for 45 minutes, and we made a blurb on the news. Not as regal as the hundreds that were in San Francisco mind you - but we were shown and it was mentioned that protests had sprung up all over the bay area.
We were there from 5:30 - 6:30. My arms are sore today from holding my sign (on a stick) and having my hand out in a peace sign v for most of that hour.
The time was MAGIC. Cars honked in support. AC Buses honked in support. When cars were stopped at the lights they still honked. And, yes - a few drivers did flip our group the bird. But the vast majority showed support. It was just wonderful.
When our hour was done - and we disbanded and went our ways - as I was walking back to my car with the sign I'd made - MORE CARS HONKED!
In closing - 2-4-6-8 Bring Them Home - Don't ESCALATE!!!!
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BI2 Technologies' CEO and President Sean G. Mullin explained that the association of the Massachusetts Sheriffs is establishing a national standard through the implementation of facial recognition system in the state and ensure that the technology is provided to every local police departments and county Sheriff. He added that effective biometric identification sharing capabilities statewide is the sort of collaborative effort that all law enforcement will require.
Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association' Executive Director James F. Walsh revealed that the project symbolizes the extension of the Essex County Sheriff's Department's vision.
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Sociology professor receives national award for research in teaching, learning
KOKOMO, Ind. — An Indiana University Kokomo sociology professor has received national recognition by her peers for her excellent work and contributions to teaching and learning.
Nancy Greenwood was honored with the inaugural Scholarly Contributions to Teaching and Learning award from the American Sociological Association's section on teaching and learning, for "her path-breaking scholarship on the design and implementation of introductory courses in sociology."
"What I enjoy most about teaching is watching students grow, watching them progress, and gaining the ability to think critically, and knowing you've made a difference in their lives," she said.
Greenwood appreciates the support she's had for her research in teaching and learning at IU Kokomo.
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The award is meaningful to her, because it comes from her colleagues in the ASA, a professional organization she has belonged to for more than 25 years.
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Undeclared drugs in herbal and non-botanical dietary supplements
This post appeared originally on 13 April 2009 at the ScienceBlogs home of Terra Sigillata.
An interesting question arose the other day when we discussed the Key West acupuncturist who was diverting prescription drugs for personal use as well as in her practice, designed by doctors. While we are not certain that the defendant put the cited muscle relaxants and anxiolytics in remedies doled out at her practice, we doubt that the demographic she targeted would be too impressed if she were to hand out prescription drugs.
This scenario led our scientific and blogging colleague, DrugMonkey, to ask how common it might be for alternative practitioners to dope their herbs with prescription drugs exhibiting known efficacy. He also notes how disingenuous this practice might be in that the alternative practitioner is admitting in doing so that their herbs and elixirs have no efficacy on their own.
I can't speak to trends among individual practitioners but this practice takes a page from the big boys: the dietary supplement industry. I suggest to check https://flexmastergeneral.com/trenbolone-acetate/ where you will find some interesting information.
Adulterating commercial herbal products with prescription drugs is so common that the US FDA is keeping a running tally of actions against companies selling supplements containing "undeclared drugs": the polite regulatory term for deceptive doping of a useless product with a real drug. There are many people out there now who are saying do not by any means put herbal diet supplements in your body, people should only buy the best muscle building supplements if they actually want to take something. Trainers and Dietitians are recommending altering food intake and food choices and following a diet such as the Keto Diet if you really want to achieve long lasting weight loss.
We've spoken about these cases several times before [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Most common approaches have been to dope weight-loss supplements with sibutramine, a prescription amphetamine-like, serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor sold in the US and Canada as Meridia®. The US FDA list on this class of deception has increased from 28 to 69 products since 22 Dec 2008. For example, we get a large number of hits from readers searching for apple cider vinegar capsules and whether they can help one lose weight – well, yes they can, if they contain sibutramine, of course.
Another common adulteration tactic is for erectile dysfunction supplement manufacturers to boost their products with prescription phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra®) or related compounds used as an erectile dysfunction treatment. So popular is this approach that the same manufacturer cited above for sibutramine-adulteration of apple cider vinegar products has also been found guilty of adding PDE5 inhibitors to their "Long Weekend" product, I suggest to get your hand on , it works as a colon cleanse, which will help you better clean your body from any toxic products. At least their business model is consistent, eh? A recent FDA investigation of such supplements sold online revealed that up to one-third of products are so adulterated.
This may all seem like fun and games but there is at least one case in the literature where supplement doping has been associated with unusual cases of prostate cancer (Clin Cancer Res 2008:607-11). In this case, the bodybuilding supplement Teston-6 was found to contain testosterone and other compounds more potent than testosterone in promoting prostate cancer cell growth in vitro.
As a natural products pharmacologist, I am all for researching botanical and non-botanical supplements that may intrinsically contain useful therapeutic molecules – that is the cornerstone of my field. Indeed, some traditional herbal medicines have been used as sources for modern pharmaceuticals.
Meaning, the side effects of prohormones co are immediately eradicated.
But to dope supplement products with effective drugs is to admit that one is selling crap: a deceptive practice to prey upon those who choose to seek out "alternative" medical approaches.
This practice makes one wonder how many anecdotal cases of "success" with herbal products is due to adulteration with prescription drugs.


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Augusto Garcia (ESP-171) was the big winner of the 2010 Conquilha Windsurfing Challenge. The event took place at the Centro Náutico da Praia de Faro, in Algarve, Portugal.
Garcia took over Pedro Alonzo (ESP-1), second place, another Spanish sailor. In the lowest place of the podium, Pedro Moura (POR-112) surprised with an excellent performance.
With an unique format in Portugal, this event included athletes with competitive experience, as well as athletes who have taken this opportunity to make their debut.
The fact that Faro Conquilha.com Windsurf Challenge 2010 meet both competitive and amateur athletes provided a fantastic spirit that will surely stand in the memory of all participants.
The wind blew from south, between 14 and 16 knots, providing ideal conditions for windsurfers.
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1º Augusto Garcia ESP-171
2º Pedro Alonso ESP-1
3º Pedro Moura POR-112
4º Pedro Soares POR-24
5º Jorge Seruca
5º Luís Martins
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Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Fernando Ortega is scheduled to perform on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the Closing Gala & Awards Dinner of Proclaim 18, the NRB International Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
"We are excited to have Fernando Ortega join us for the Closing Gala at Proclaim 18," said NRB President & CEO Dr. Jerry A. Johnson. "As Proclaim 18 will be NRB's 75th Convention, the Closing Gala will be an extraordinary event filled with praise and thanksgiving. It will be fitting to have one of Christian music's most beloved singer/songwriters lead us in worship as we celebrate God's faithfulness and give Him all the glory!"
One of Christian music's most respected composers, Fernando Ortega has three Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and a Billboard Latin Music Award to his credit, while Ortega's Christian radio hits include "This Good Day," "Jesus, King of Angels," and "Sleepless Night." Renowned for his stirring arrangements of beloved hymns — "Give Me Jesus" and "Be Thou My Vision," among others — Ortega's solo discography features 18 projects in a heralded career spanning more than 25 years. Last month, Ortega released The Crucifixion of Jesus, his first project in six years, which brings together 11 contemplative songs and six readings. His works encompass modern hymns, liturgical songs, and inspirational and praise/worship favorites.
Others artists and speakers who will take the stage at Proclaim 18 include award-winning singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith; Kay Arthur, Co-Founder and CEO Emeritus of Precept Ministries International; David Jeremiah, Founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries; Billy Kim, Chairman of the Far East Broadcasting Company in South Korea; Joel C. Rosenberg, Founder and Chairman of The Joshua Fund; and many more. The emcees of the Convention will be twin brothers, authors, and entrepreneurs David and Jason Benham.
Proclaim 18 will take place February 27-March 2, 2018, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, while NRB's award-winning Exposition – featuring around 200 exhibitors – will be open February 28-March 2.
For the Proclaim 18 schedule, hotel information, sponsorship and promotional opportunities, space and event reservation, registration, and more, visit nrbconvention.org.
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Gomorrah - Review
Review by Jack Foley
THINK you know everything there is to know about Italian organised crime and the Mafia? Think again. The Comorra of Naples has murdered more than any other terrorist group in the world (4,000 people) and has a business reach that extends globally (all the way to the World Trade Center restoration project).
Matteo Garrone's complex film, Gomorrah, exposes the ruthlessness of this outfit, as seen through the eyes of five key protagonists.
Don Ciro (Gianfelice Imparato) is a money-runner who delivers Camorra handouts to family members serving time, while Pasquale (Salvatore Cantalupo) is an expert tailor who decides to offer his advice to rival Chinese competitors. Roberto (Carmine Paternoster) is a recent graduate who finds himself plotting to dump toxic waste illegally and for profit.
At the other end of the scale, Marco and Ciro (Marco Macor and Ciro Petrone) are two trigger-happy teenage independents bidding to go it alone, while Toto (Salvatore Abruzzese) is a 13-year-old delivery boy tempted by the "advantages" of gangster life. All must learn the hard way that you mustn't bite the hand that feeds.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Roberto Saviano (who must now live in police protection), Gomorrah has been described by many as the "Italian City Of God" because of the way it exposes the hardship of life in Naples' violent slums.
It takes some time to get to grips with all the characters, particularly as there are so many to introduce, but it's well worth riding out the difficult first hour as Garrone's film is a richly enthralling, if astonishingly brutal, experience.
A palpable sense of dread hangs in the air throughout, while the raw nature of the performances expertly taps into the frustrations and desperations of those forced to live within the vice-like grip of such a cold-blooded organisation.
When the violence comes, it's quick and heart-stopping in nature and almost everyone has a price to pay.
Gomorrah is even clever enough to leave a lasting impression, hitting viewers with a number of bleak facts ahead of the final credits that underline just how dangerous these Neopolitans can be. It makes for grim but totally addictive viewing, with Garrone emerging as a filmmaking talent to watch.
In Italian, with subtitles
Certificate: 18
Running time: 2hrs 16mins
UK Release date: October 10, 2008


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Placing a garden water fountain in your landscaping is the perfect way to give it that special touch. These water features have a beautiful artistic design, a lovely resonant sound which masks unwanted noise, and a soothing visual flow of water. They are made of high-fire ceramic, a great material for water fountains for gardens, as it is very durable and will not fade, and is simple to maintain. They are also enjoyable at night, with the addition of strategically placed lighting in your landscaping to illuminate the shimmering waterfall down the piece.
My Signature Line water features will fit into many garden environments, adding a touch of flair and originality. You can choose from a 3', 4' or 5' height, by mixing and matching the fountain top (2' or 3') with the fountain basin (1' or 2'). Prices are from $2,000 – $3,500.
If you're interested in something more, my Collection water features bring a striking elegance to any environment. These can be 5-10' tall or larger, and may also feature Ammonite fossils, or spheres of quartz, labradorite or obsidian. Prices upon request.
I have many different designs and color options to choose your fountain from my current stock of pieces, or you can custom order your own unique garden fountain. Current stock pieces take about 2 wks to ship, while custom pieces will take 4-6 wks. Each one is handmade in my studio in Oakland, CA.


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The unique metallic bezel is designed to be flexible, so you can slip the case on or off your device easily. Plus, precision moulded button covers keep scratches at bay without compromising on usability.
Expect premium leatherette of the finest order, fused with a polished metallic bezel to deliver sophiscated flair every time you brandish your device.


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(CONWAY, N.H.) — Abigail Hernandez's mother told their local newspaper the teen saw reports about her disappearance while she was missing for nine months.
Hernandez and her mother stopped by The Conway Daily Sun's offices and cited a daily ticker box feature in the paper that showed how many days Hernandez had been missing, as Hernandez gave the paper her first media interview since she returned home July 20.
"Abby saw that [ticker box] off and on," her mother, Zenya Hernandez, told the paper on Thursday. "She didn't see it every day. It gave her hope that people were looking. It was one of the first things she said to me when she returned home, is, 'Thank you to The Conway Daily Sun.'"
The teen returned to her mother's home in Conway, New Hampshire, on July 20 after vanishing during her walk home from school on Oct. 9, 2013.
Police have arrested Nathaniel Kibby, a 34-year-old man from a town 34 miles away, in connection to Abby's disappearance. He was arraigned Tuesday and Abigail was sitting in the front row alongside her mother during the hearing.
"I'm taking it a little at a time but I'm feeling a lot better every day," the 15-year-old said during the informal meeting at the local newspaper.
Abigail, who was reportedly malnourished and unable to eat solid foods when she first returned home, was pictured smiling at the newspaper offices with her mother and a family friend while wearing a t-shirt that said "C.S.I. Can't Stand Idiots."
She told the paper that she wants to "be treated like a normal person" and revisit old pastimes like horseback riding.
"I really miss that," she said.
Neither the Hernandezes nor police have released any information about where she was or what happened to her during her disappearance because the investigation is ongoing.
The only charge listed against Kibby claimed he "confined [Hernandez] with a purpose to commit an offense against her." No plea was entered at the hearing. Authorities may bring more charges at the next hearing in the case on Aug. 12.
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The idea of copying a VM deployed on premise to Microsoft Azure is a significant one. Not only porting a VM from one datacenter facility to another can be a technical challenge, but the ability to employ a cloud service provider's off-premise facilities like Microsoft Azure as an extension of on-premise deployments introduces new scenarios with exciting business opportunities. The VM portability and copying form an on-premise private cloud and an off-premise facility of a cloud service provider's approve the technical framework and sets a new standard of enterprise computing. This is a hybrid cloud in making.
The concept is quite simple. A VM stored on premise is to be copied to an off-premise facility, Microsoft Azure offered by Microsoft in this case. Once copied, the VM will run transparently in Microsoft Azure. The following schematic presents a conceptual model showing a VM stored and managed by System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2 can be copied to a designated Microsoft Azure cloud service with Infrastructure as a Service, or IaaS. Similarly, a VM running in Microsoft Azure can also be copied down to an on-premise setting.
This model in essence realizes employing off-premise facility as sites with the ability to realistically replicate on-premise workloads for back-up and restore, DR, development, test, QA, etc. without the need to acquire and manage hardware, which dramatically simplifies the requirements and processes. The potentials with this model of reducing TCO and accelerating ROI for implementing, for example, a backup-and-restore solution of a large deployment can be very significant.
Requirements and Processes
To copy a VM from an SCVMM 2012 R2-based private cloud to Microsoft Azure, some of the operations including the Copy VM operation are to be carried out with System Center 2012 R2 App Controller. And an authorized user doing the Copy VM operation must first establish connections in App Controller with (1) an associated SCVMM 2012 R2 which runs the private cloud where a target VM runs and (2) an intended Microsoft Azure subscription, such that both on-premise private clouds and VMs managed by the SCVMM 2012 R2 and those services and VMs deployed in Microsoft Azure under the subscription are both presented and operable from a single pane of glass, i.e. the App Controller UI. The following presents a user's experience in examining resources deployed to on-premise SCVMM-based private clouds and off-premise Microsoft Azure cloud services associated a particular subscription being connected.
First Store
In SCVMM Administration Console, the private cloud which a target VM is deployed to must be configured with a stored-VM path in the cloud properties.
A VM to be copied must be first "stored" which puts the VM in a saved state and exports the VM to the location where the stored-VM path points to.
And the STORE process saves the current state of and exports the VM to the location which the Stored VM path points to as shown below:
Then Copy
The Copy VM operation involves a few tasks and is to be carried out with App Controller. In the process, a designated cloud service in Microsoft Azure is either identified or created. An associated Windows storage account is to provide storage space. Upon finishing configuring the cloud service, a user then deploy the service which will copy (i.e. upload) the VM to the storage account followed by deploying the VM to the service and bringing the VM to a running state.
The above diagram highlights the requirements and key operations to copy a VM with App Controller. Compare with what has happening under the hood, the user operations is drastically simple and elegantly streamlined. In App Controller, fist right-click to STORE a target VM. As the operation completes and the state of the VM changes to Stored, now right-click the stored VM and COPY it. Which will kick off a process to associate the VM with a designated service and a specified storage account in Microsoft Azure. The uploading VM happens when the cloud service is deployed from App Controller. This may take a few minutes or longer since one or more GB VHD files are to be upload to the Microsoft Azure storage account.
Upon having deployed the designated Microsoft Azure cloud service, the process will then start the copied VM and bring it to a running state as highlighted below in Microsoft Azure management portal of the associated Microsoft Azure subscription.
And in App Controller, an authorized user should now see the copied VM listed out with the same state as a resource of the associated Microsoft Azure subscription.
Closing Thoughts
Employing 3rd parties' off-premise facilities as an extension of on-premise deployments is an emerging computing model to further advance a private cloud into a hybrid one. The essential building blocks of a private cloud is a Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V, while the private cloud fabric is constructed and managed by System Center 2012 R2. Now with the introduction of IaaS in Microsoft Azure, IT can now employ Microsoft Azure as an off-premise site and an extension by using App Controller as a single pane of glass to manage resources regardless they are deployed on premise or off premise.
Additional information:
- System Center 2012 R2 Explained: Managing Hybrid Cloud with App Controller
- System Center 2012 R2 Explained: App Controller as a Single Pane of Glass for Cloud Management, A Primer
- System Center 2012 R2 Explained: Storing VM
- System Center 2012 R2 Explained: App Controller for VM and Cloud Service Deployment
- System Center 2012 R2 Explained: Creating Private Clouds and Deploying Services with System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager


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TECNALIA Research & Innovation's best asset is a team, made up of more than 1,500 experts who work to transform knowledge into GDP in order to improve people's quality of life by generating business opportunities for companies.Read more →
NEIKER is a state-owned Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, which seeks to generate knowledge and service that adds value to the agri-food sector and to the environment, by actively contributing to the deployment of the Basque Government's goals and to the economic and social development of the region, thus improving its competitiveness and sustainability.Read more →
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Music Monday – Mary Did You Know?
by Sherry Stocking Kline
December 14th, 2009
The first time I heard Kathy Mattea singing this song written by Mark Lowery and Buddy Greene, it became one of my new Christmas favorites. And this version, sung by Mark Lowery himself and accompanied by Guy Penrod and David Phelps is beautiful.
Mary, Did You Know?
Lyrics by Mark Lowery, music by Buddy Greene
Mary Did you Know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary Did you Know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you delivered will soon deliver you?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little baby, you've kissed the face of God.
The blind will see, the deaf will hear, and the dead will live again
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the Lamb.
Mary, Did You Know that your Baby Boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary Did you Know that your Baby Boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your Baby Boy is Heaven's Perfect Lamb
This sleeping child you're holding is the Great "I AM….."
After watching "The Nativity Story" this past weekend with my family, it made me want to ask Mary some questions myself.
Mary, what did you think when shepherds began showing up at the stable? How amazed were you when the wise men came and brought gifts? And such expensive ones?
Did you use those gifts to keep Jesus safe from Herod when you had to hurry away from Bethlehem and stay in Egypt?
Did you ever think "oh, my gosh, what if I hadn't listened to the dream that told Joseph to take the child to Egypt" to keep him safe?
What did you see when Jesus was young that made you certain he could turn the water into wine?
Mary, What Did You Know?
Merry Christmas to you and yours….
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3/4 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1/4 oz Crème de Cacao (Marie Brizard)
Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail coupe. Garnish with an orange twist.
After the Heart's Desire, I was still in the mood for a nightcap. Therefore, I opened up Gary Regan's Annual Manual for Bartenders 2011, and Cortez the Killer from Brent Butler of San Francisco's Blackbird fit the bill. The drink is named after a Neil Young song about the Spanish explorer who conquered Mexico for Spain in the 16 century. With the tribute to the fallen Aztec civilization, Butler selected tequila as the based spirit for this drink. Moreover, Gary Regan mentioned in SFGate that Blackbird serves the drink as a barrel-aged one.


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Arts & Culture Test
Whether your passion is going to the theatre, meandering through art galleries or rocking out at a concert, we've got you covered. Below is just a sampling of the arts, culture, theatre, performances and venues that can be found in the Triangle. For a full listing, visit our resource links.
Resources: Arts & Culture Test
Resources:GeneralArtsplosureGreater Raleigh Convention and Visitors BureauDurham Convention & Visitors BureauChapel Hill Orange County Visitors BureauVisual Art ExchangeTriangle ArtWorksUnited Arts Council
Resources:CultureAmerican Cultural ComplexNorth Carolina Museum of HistoryBennett Place State Historic SiteDuke Homestead State Historic Site & Tobacco MuseumNasher Museum of Art at Duke UniversityNorth Carolina Central University Art MuseumSt. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. at the Hayti Heritage CenterAlexander Dickson HouseAyr Mount Federal-era plantation houseThe Burwell School for Young Ladies from 1837 – 1857Chapel Hill MuseumNorth Carolina Collection GalleryOrange County Historical Museum
Resources:Theater/PerformancesCivil War Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc.North Carolina SymphonyNorth Carolina Master ChoraleNorth Carolina TheatreRaleigh Little TheatrePlayMakers Repertory CompanyTheatre In The Park
Resources:ArtsAckland Art MuseumThe ArtsCenterArtsPlosureContemporary Art MuseumDurham Arts CouncilMoore Square Art DistrictNorth Carolina Museum of ArtOrange Museum of Art
Resources:DanceCarolina BalletAmerican Dance Festival
Resources:VenuesAmerican Tobacco Historic District and Outdoor AmphitheatreDurham Performing Arts CenterKoka Booth AmphitheatreNorth Carolina State FairgroundsPNC ArenaProgress Energy Center for the Performing ArtsRaleigh Amphitheater and Festival SiteTheatre in the ParkTime Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek


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Hottie Rishabh Sinha kicked out from Zee TV show Qubool Hai
Reports claim the actor has also been slapped with a legal notice by the production house that airs the show on Zee TV, that Sinha behaved unprofessionally by signing on for another show while being contractually bound exclusively for Qubool Hai.
Rishabh Sinha's character in the show is Ayaan Ahmad Khan and the other two lead roles, Asad Ahmad Khan, played by Karan Singh Grover and Zoya Siddiqui, played by Surbhi Jyoti. The story deals with a family plot and also a triangle love story between these three characters (surprise!).
That would also explain his sudden disappearance in the last two episodes. News is, the producers are now on the hunt for a new Ayaan. The show has had pretty high TRP ratings for the past 130 episodes and the trio actors have continuously got good positive recognition throughout.
However, producer Gul Khan has been quoted in the press as saying that plot twists could also see Ayaan be romantically linked with Surbhi Jyoti and Zoya. Zoya is in love with on-screen Ayaan's step brother Asad. The twists in the story would sustain their audiences, hopefully.


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Pair of lucite two tier end tables
Code: 2201
Dimensions:W: 60cm (23.6")H: 40cm (15.7")D: 60cm (23.6")
An unusual pair of lucite and glass two tier end tables. The elegant columns are finished at the capital and pedistal with gilt metal decoration. French c1970. Overall condition is good with some areas of scratches to the lucite but this does not detract from the overall effect of the pieces.


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Friday, December 29, 2006
Junkitz helps RSC ring in the New Year with a contest!
Ready-Set-Create is kicking off 2007 in style, and we've joined together with Junkitz to do it right! Starting on January 1, 2007 and going through January 31, 2007 (deadline is midnight MST), you will have the chance to win a $50 Junkitz prize pack! All you have to do is create a layout using Junkitz products, then post your layout in the Ready-Set-Create gallery. We have a special Junkitz category all set up for you. Simply upload your layout and list the products you have used. Our panel of judges will select the winning layout based on the following criteria:
1. Use of Junkitz products
2. Originality
3. Photography used on the layout
In addition to your Junkitz prize pack, the winner will also receive a one-year subscription to Ready-Set-Create. This contest is not open to employees of Junkitz, or Creative Team members of Ready-Set-Create. One entry per person (two page layouts are acceptable). Layouts may be any size (i.e. 6x6, 8x8, 8.5x11, 12x12). You must be a registered member of the Ready-Set-Create community in order to submit your entry in our gallery. You can register at www.readysetcreate.com.
Written on 12/29/2006 by JenBinAZ.
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Saturday, December 16, 2006
Hi all! A quick intro from ME! I am Maria LaFrance, one of the creative team members at RSC. On most MBs I go by Maria in CT. I've been with RSC since it became RSC, and have loved every bit of it. I started as a paper scrapper about 5 years ago, and during my pregnancy in 2005 I discovered digital scrapping. With an infant (now toddler) paper scrapping became increasingly harder for me. Then my basement craft area flooded and all of my supplies were boxed up and put away in October of 2005, so I had no choice but to go exclusively digital! Occasionally I still pull out the scissors and tape runner, but more often than not I am plopped in front of my computer creating a layout. I am also a digital scrapbooking product designer at Digital Freebies, as well as being an admin at that site. I am on the creative teams of retrodiva (Digital Freebies), Traci Reed (A Cherry on Top), Amy Bleser (A Cherry on Top), and Laura Deacetis (Sweet Shoppe Designs), in addition to being on the team at RSC.
In "real" life I have a Ph.D. in Psychology and am a part time college professor, and part time SAHM. I am married to Dan (4/26/03) and mommy to Piper (7/17/05). We have a dog Max, who is a mutt :) and barks at everything that drives down the street (my poor neighbors). I grew up all over the place, but mostly in IL and IN, and my parents and brother live in IN.
Here's me and Piper... not the greatest photo, but it's what you get when you hold the camera out at arms length to try to get YOU in a photo for once LOL
If ya wanna read more about me and what I do, check out my blog it's linked over there somewhere :)
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Friday, December 08, 2006
Crop Reminder!
RSC Hot Chocolate & Peppermint Crop
has begun! Come join us for a weekend of cropping, prizes, and fun!
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Sunday, December 03, 2006
Introducing Myself.....
Hi! My name is Kim Lillpop and reside in the very seasonal Central Illinois. I am about 2 hours from St. Louis and three hours from Chicago. I am very honored to be a part of the Ready-Set-Create CT! So, let me tell you a little about myself....
I've been married to my husband, Mark, for almost seven years. We have a very happy little girl, Kaitlyn, who is five years old and is in kindergarten. She is the subject of almost all my scrapbooking layouts. Besides being a full-time mom (that's my first job), and I am also the marketing services manager for a fire hydrant manufacturer (this is my 8-5 job). Besides scrapbooking, I love Grey's Anatomy, reading, watching movies, eating out, and shopping!
Scrapbooking has been a passion of mine for over seven years now. I started out just having stickers, and now I could open my own shop with all the supplies I've collected. I love about every company, and I don't hesitate to try something new. If you show it to me, I'll probably buy it (they love to see me walk in the scrapbook store). Besides being a part of Ready, Set, Create, I also design for A Cherry On Top (
), and I've been doing this for almost two years.
Happy Scrapping!
Written on 12/03/2006 by Kim.
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Pardon Our Dust
We're redoing our blog template today! Please be patient while the changes are being implemented.
Written on 12/03/2006 by Ready, Set, Create!.
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Check out the December/January issue!
The newest issues of Ready-Set-Create is hot off the virtual press! This issue we're bringing you 200 pages of awesome holiday layouts, cards, altered goodies, product spotlights and so much more! You won't walk away disappointed!
Written on 12/03/2006 by JenBinAZ.
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Feb/March Page Calls
Valentine cards
Spring layouts
Go Red with red layouts
Valentine/St. Patrick's Day gift bags/boxes
Layout featuring cats
Dating layouts
The art of Alphas
Mini albums
Layouts/projects using buttons
Open gallery - any theme
Altered art of any theme/style
Altered trading cards
(please do not abbreviate company or manufacturer names - spell them out. thanks!)
Submission Form
Your Name:
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Kit name:
Kit designer and store name:
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Written on 12/03/2006 by JenBinAZ.
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Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Crop
It's that time again! CROP TIME at Ready-Set-Create! We're kicking off a wild and crazy holiday crop fest Friday, December 8, 2006 around 6pm MST. Don't worry if you can't make it Friday, because it goes on ALL weekend long! We had such a blast with our Fall Crop and we want to make sure this one is great too! Remember, mark your calendar for some fun challenges, fantastic prizes, and hot chocolate! (we can provide the virtual stuff, but you might want something more warm and yummy at your computer!) We'll see you there, and check back for our fantastic sponsor list to grow! In the meantime, a super duper thanks goes out to these fine sponsors:
Pure Scrapability
Kelly Shults
Marcie Reckinger
Maria LaFrance at
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Magic Mesh
Fancy Pants Designs
Karen Foster
Magistical Memories
Scrappingham Palace
Wubie Prints
Cats Pajamas Rubber Stamps
Missy B Stamps
3 Bugs in a Rug
Cornish Heritage Farms
Sideshow Stamps
Paper Adventures
Crate Paper
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Hey! There was one set during the WPlus9 October Release that I just didn't have a chance to use, Drummer Boy. As soon as I saw those cute sheep I knew they would be perfect for a baby or young child's card and I just couldn't get the thought of 'counting sheep' out of my head.
Cardstock: WP9 White, Ballet Slippers // Stamps: WP9 Drummer Boy, Christmas Nutcracker, Unforgettable, Basic Banners // Ink: Memento Black Ink, PTI Sweet Blush // Dies: WP9 Drummer Boy, Christmas Nutcracker, Unforgettable Dies, Modern Numerals, Sunshine Layers Die // Other: Copic Markers
I mixed in a few other sets to accessorize these sheep for the birthday celebration.
I mean, c'mon, cute right? ;)
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The Arrest of Emily Geiger
From the Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution, by Benson J. Lossing,
copied from the original painting by Flagg
Emily Geiger was the daughter of German-speaking Swiss farmers and Patriots who lived in the backcountry of South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.
In June 1781, General Nathanael Greene and his forces, after retreating from British troops at Fort Ninety Six, camped about two miles from the Geiger home. Greene let it be known that he needed to get a message to General Thomas Sumter, about 100 miles away near the Wateree River.
Eighteen-year-old Emily, who knew the route well, offered to take the message. Greene accepted her offer, penned the note, and had Emily memorize the message in case she had to destroy it along the way. Mounted sidesaddle on a strong, fast horse, Emily travelled the first leg of the journey without incident.
But on day two, Lord Rawdon's scouts stopped her. Although Emily told them she was travelling to her Uncle Jacob's home, they took her to their encampment to question her. Left alone in a room, Emily, concerned about the note, decided to eat it. Minutes later, a Tory woman, Mrs. Hagabook, was brought to search Emily, but found nothing on her person. The British officer in charge apologized for the error and provided Emily an escort to her uncle's home.
The next day, she completed her journey to Sumter's camp and relayed the following message: "Lord Rawdon has determined to abandon Fort Ninety-Six. Moving down the southern bank of the Edisto River to Orangeburg, then they will divide their forces." Sumter began moving his forces within the hour.
On October 18, 1789, Emily married South Carolina plantation owner, John Threwitts. As a wedding present, General Greene gave her a pair of earrings and brooches. At a ball in Charleston, SC, given in Lafayette's honor, Emily was honored as a distinguished heroine of the Revolutionary War.