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Thursday, November 11, 1999 Published at 11:22 GMT
War dead remembered
The century's war dead are remembered
The Queen Mother has led Britain in two minutes' silence to remember the dead of this century's wars.
Much of the UK fell silent at the stroke of 1100 GMT, as people remembered those killed or injured in the two world wars and other conflicts.
The ceremony was even more poignant than usual, marking the last Remembrance Day of a century which saw millions of British and Commonwealth soldiers give up their lives in action.
The silence was observed at airports, railway stations, supermarkets and banks, with veterans' association the Royal British Legion estimating as many as 85% of the adult population - 50 million people - observed the silence this year.
The Duke of Kent accompanied the 99-year-old great-grandmother to the service outside Westminster Abbey.
She laid a cross in memory of Britain's war dead at the service, which she has missed only once since the Second World War.
Elsewhere in central London, on Horse Guards, the Last Post was sounded by Lance Corporal Steven Perry of the Welsh Guards.
Prime Minister Tony Blair left a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street to join veterans for the two minute silence at the Cenotaph, in nearby Whitehall.
Mr Blair will be unable to attend Sunday's official Cenotaph ceremony as he will be in South Africa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
The Prince of Wales will lead other members of the Royal Family in Sunday's Cenotaph wreath-laying ceremony, as the Queen is also in South Africa.
The Queen and prime minister will attend a remembrance ceremony in Durban.
The Queen marked Remembrance Day on Thursday by observing a minute's silence in South Africa.
The Queen was in Alexandra, near Johannesburg, at 11am South African time - 0900 GMT.
This is the fifth year in which the legion has campaigned for the silence on 11 November and it has the backing of the three main political parties and organisations around the country.
Passengers join silence
Passengers travelling on BA flights were asked to join cabin crew in a two-minute silence to mark the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Railtrack staff observed the silence at all main line railway stations, with passengers invited to join in.
London Transport staff and passengers marked the silence at Underground stations, though tubes could not stop for safety reasons. Many London buses pulled into the side of the road for the two minutes.
The start and finish of the silence was announced at supermarket and superstore outlets.
Among those observing the silence were Tesco, B&Q, Argos, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Asda, Safeway, the Post Office, Body Shop, Boots and Next.
Many radio and television stations also fell silent, while admission to the Imperial War Museums in London and Duxford, Cambridgeshire, is free on Thursday.
Ian Townsend, the British Legion's secretary general, said: "People in all walks of life all over the country have welcomed this simple form of remembrance. It introduces a poignant annual moment into their lives."
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Serbia: Ganić: Serbia Has No Objection to Trial in BiH
2010-03-15, Belgrade, Serbia. Serbian President Tadic stated today that Serbia has no objection to extradition of Ejup Ganić from UK to BiH, as long as he will stand trial in Ganić.
BiH WCS: Ikonic: Genocide Indictment Confirm
2010-03-19, Sarajevo, BiH. WCS confirmed charges against Neđo Ikonić, a Commanding Officer of the 2nd Platoon of the Training Center Jahorina of the MUP RS Special Police Brigade, accused of ordering and commanding the detention and execution of Muslims in Srebrenica. The accused is charged with genocide.
UK: Galic Freed on Bail
2010-03-11, London, UK. The High Court released Ejup Ganic on bail on conditions including a curfew, obligation to report to the police, and stay at a specific address in London. The security payment in the amount of 300K pounds was provided by "an anonymous lady of substantial means." and a surety of 25K pounds was put up by the vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham. The accused to appear at a magistrate's court on April 13. The Serbian authorities have sent to the British authorities some 800 pages of evidence in support of the Serbian extradition request.
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UK: Ganic: Serbia requests Extradition
2010-03-10, Belgrade, Serbia. The Justice Ministry made an official request to the UK for extradition of Ejup Ganic to Serbia to be tried before the Belgrade High Court.
Spain: Batko Admits to Crimes in Grbavica
2010-03-04, Altea, Spain. According to El Pais, Batko admitted to war crimes committed in Grbavica. Serbian Ministry of Justice announced that it will be requesting extradition of Batko to serve the sentence rendered by the Novi Sad District Court for killings committed in Serbia. Montenegro will also request his extradition to finish serve his sentence for banditry committed in 1998 (he escaped from prison in 2001). Bosnian Ministry of Justice already requested his extradition for crimes committed in Sarajevo during the Bosnian Wars. Batko is a citizen of Montenegro.

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A casino in Poipet that pays wages only in Thai baht is yet to fulfil its promise to improve conditions for its 500 workers, a union representative said yesterday.
Workers are still working 12-hour days – often without a break – at the Tropicana Casino, one of many gaming venues close to the Thai border in Banteay Meanchey province, Morm Rithy, vice president of the Cambodian Tourism and Service Workers' Federation, claimed.
"The managers of the casino make their decisions outside the labour law, based entirely on what they want – this is how they manage their staff," he said.
An agreement struck on September 10 was to have answered 18 of the workers' 21 demands, which included issues of overtime, maternity leave and yearly leave, but bosses have yet to implement a single one.
A scheduled meeting to discuss the other three – including that three sacked union leaders be resintated – amounted to nothing at the weekend.
American Center for International Labor Solidarity country manager Dave Welsh said he would meet today with the district governor to discuss the inaction.
"Being paid in Thai baht is not unusual, but it's emblematic of Thai companies operating on the border believing they are not subject to Cambodian Labour Law," he said.
Welsh said maternity leave rights were also ignored, as was a workplace agreement that protected a number of other rights, and that "treatment of the union leaders is classic behaviour".
Welsh called it a case of a hugely profitable company being able to take responsibility and pay workers a living wage.
Tropicana Casino could not be reached for comment.
To contact the reporter on this story: Shane Worrell at [email protected]
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Xmas list. Ya, Shoelover knows its a little early, but you may need some time to work on this project. Shoelover accepts no responsibility or liability if you actually try this. Remember, we found it on the Internet
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But Shoelover isn't so sure that the telescoping high heel is going to be a big seller.
Could be wrong.
Anyone tried them?
Let us know
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a computer nerd, a third world country and bowling?
No, not Bill Gates' real wife......
A story on craigslist about bowling shoes in Uzbekistan
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Let's face it, technology is cool, but like everything else in life, there is a limit to its coolness and much like the Fonz, technology or rather the love of infatuation of technology, can jump the shark.
One only has to look at Gizmodo and its evil arch nemesis, Engadget, to know that some people love technology for the sake of the technology itself, and not the benefits it can provide (see this little example). I mean, I have yet to see one of these blogs show me how to hack a cellphone so that its vibrating mode can be set to last a for a few minutes (it is a little distracting to have to keep calling yourself from another phone over and over again). You show me this and maybe your raging geek factor will be cut down a bit.
Until then, I am sticking with Popgadget. It just shows me cool stuff. It doesn't over analyze them or show me how to build a combination blender/vacuum from the inner guts of a 1950 RCA TV.
Yes, I do have a geek inside of me, I just don't wear it on my sleeve.
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BPM Experts are not a Commodity
- August 20, 2009
- Scott
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As a firm that is entirely focused on BPM implementations, we get a lot of queries from staffing firms, and I'm going to take this post to speak out against the practice of using these expensive, non-value-adding, players in the marketplace.
We get (each of us at BP3) about an email a day from a staffing firm looking for "a Lombardi Teamworks Administrator (or Developer or Architect) in Bentonville, Arkansas (or Bay Area or Boston or where-ever" (or other locations). (someone should tell these guys that there is only one company in Bentonville likely to buy BPM and need to hire outside help… ) If I could convey one thing to companies deploying BPM and using staffing companies to augment their teams, it would be to understand the value chain in the BPM staffing equation, and why those firms are ill-equipped to help companies achieve their goals with BPM. If you're using a staffing firm, odds are you could save money and time, and achieve better results, by working directly with BP3 (or other boutique BPM firms).
Customers: Problems with Staffing Firms
From the perspective of a customer, what are the problems with using staffing firms?
Problem #1: BPM services aren't a commodity. They specialize in commodotized staffing in areas where there are millions of developers to choose from, like vanilla Java development, PHP, SQL, HTML, etc. They have no concept of why the going rate for BPM experts is higher than the going rate for Java experts. They are used to treating software engineers like day-labor construction jobs.
Problem #2: These staffing companies don't understand what BPM is. No one at these firms has worked for a BPM software vendor, or a BPM consulting firm. They're essentially headhunters/recruiters, with no vertical domain expertise in BPM. The staffing companies won't provide any differentiated value add once the person is placed. There are no skills at the staffing company to help that consultant be successful once they're onsite. There's no technical support, no project management support, no lifeline to call. There's just a rate and a # of hours. They don't care if you deploy a waterfall or agile methodology, they don't care if your project is successful – frankly, their job is to sell bodies, not to sell success. If you are a customer, don't ask them to help you make your project successful other than by adding or replacing personnel. If you are a contractor through these firms, God help you if you struggle – you won't get any help from them. If they smell blood in the water they'll replace you as though you were a stapler that didn't staple straight. But they will NOT help you.
Problem #3: Because they don't understand BPM, they don't understand Process Improvement. So you are going to forgo any help identifying opportunities for process improvement, or getting someone on staff who really understands how to do that. When you work with a firm focused on BPM, you can expect to get those skills in either the people you contact with or the people who support them.
Problem #4: They can't get the best resources. Because they aren't BPM experts, they don't know which of the folks they talk to are good and which ones aren't. They aren't deploying people they have years of history working with. They aren't deploying people they have a good basis from which to interview and judge competency. They're just deploying whoever will take the lowest rates and the most demanding contract terms, allowing them to maximize their profit. There are very few really good BPM experts out there, relative to the demand – and even fewer experts who are available at any one point in time. Some of the best BPM experts in the world work for BP3 and companies like ours, but you'll never get to them through the staffing outfits – because boutique firms like ours are a threat to their business relationship with customers.
Independents: Problems with Staffing Firms
From the point of view of a contractor considering a staffing outfit:
Problem #1: You are a commodity to them – a stapler, or worse, a staple. They don't care that eventually you'll go work for someone else, they just want to maximize profit right now. They'll squeeze you hard on rates and terms in the contract. They don't care if you're happy, they don't care if you're successful, so long as they have a chance to replace you with someone else and keep getting paid. They don't care if you get eliminated from consideration for arbitrary or unimportant reasons (like, having the wrong accent, being unable to travel on a particular date or day of the week, or having 22 months of experience instead of 24 minimum… )
Problem #2: Staffing companies will not "sell" you to their customers. They are just presenting you, and not taking sides too strongly – they let the customer decide if they want to work with you, and they're not strongly invested in the outcome for any one person, because the customer knows that the staffing firm doesn't know you from Adam and Eve. See point #1: you're a staple. There are more just like you (as far as they're concerned).
Problem #3: Once a staffing firm has presented you to a customer (or rejected you for that customer), you have no shot of getting into that customer through another avenue. This is a function of the contracts between the staffing companies and their customers – usually anyone they present, even if they present them with the reasons why that person isn't a fit, is no longer available to the customer without violating some kind of contractual constraint that requires them to pay the staffing company. As a result, they'll never revisit these decisions. So if you, as a contractor, put your name out through "Superior Staffing", but also reach out to BP3 about working on a particular account – odds are that you'll either get staffed through the staffing firm at a lower rate than what we would pay (if you'll take it), or you'll get rejected because the customer has already seen your name through the staffing firm and doesn't want to run afoul of that contract. Many independent contractors mistakenly believe they are better off reaching out to as many opportunities as possible at the same time – but if those opportunities are consulting and staffing firms, that isn't the case. I've seen embarrassing situations where the same person was proposed by three different companies to the same customer. If you have a more valued relationship with one of those firms over the others, the customer sure won't see it in that circumstance. And they'll likely see you as little more than a mercenary and not someone that they can depend on to work the duration of the contract.
Why Work for BP3?
Against this backdrop, we're being approached every week by people who want to work with BP3. And our colleagues refer additional people our way every week. In fact, we just hired another great asset for our team last week.
In a previous post we made the case for why customers work with BP3: we're in the business of selling success. But why do BPM experts and people interested in BPM want to work for BP3?
So why do these highly skilled professionals want to work with BP3?
- We live eat and breathe BPM. This isn't a fad or hobby for us, this is our livelihood and our career. We understand why BPM expertise is differentiated. Prospective employees and contractors understand that if they work with us it will improve their own brand in the industry by association.
- We're invested in the success of our team. We want our staff to be successful. We're working on long-term relationships with our clients, and as a result – when we put someone on our project, we continue to provide technical and project management support, not to mention support through managing the customer relationship.
- We don't squeeze our folks on salaries and rates just because the economy is challenged. We want to be working with our staff for a long time, and we know BPM is going to be in demand for years to come. We're not so short-sighted as to put the squeeze on people at the first sign of trouble.
- We represent our colleagues well to the customer. We help our customers understand the strengths and fit of our consultants. We help work out a travel schedule that works for both parties. We provide video conferencing capabilities from our home office to help enable effective remote work.
- When the going gets tough, we help. We're BPM experts. We can help with the technical lifting, and we can help with process improvement consulting. We can help get a project that is off the rails, back on track. And our customers know that we're there to help. Its part of why they keep coming back to work with us.
- We have a good reputation. I believe we have a good reputation for fair dealing, for being good to work with and for. We also have a good reputation in the BPM market as experts in our field. It isn't our first time to the rodeo.
- Our business is growing. Despite the economy, we're growing in the face of it and staying focused on our key value driver: making customers successful with their BPM projects.
If you're a BPM practitioner, BP3 is a great firm to work for. If you're a BPM customer, BP3 is a great firm to work with. We're not your only option, but we're trying hard to be your best option.


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Do you feel like you are unable to make your man feel intense pleasure as of late? Does it feel like perhaps your love life is taking a turn for the worst? Maybe things used to be awesome before and now they just aren't up to par. Is it you? Is it him? What could it be?
At the end of the day, sex is an important part of a healthy relationship and with anything relationship wise, you know that it takes some effort and it takes some work. The same goes for sex. Even if things are great, you want to make them better. When things aren't going quite right, you need to put in that time and effort to really make them pop. So maybe you just need to learn some male orgasm tips for women.
The ability to make a man rock hard in seconds and to give him steamy pleasure, is a luxury. You want to be able to do this for your guy. You want his eyes to roll back in his head because whatever you are doing to him, just feels that darn good. You are determined to be the best lover that he has ever had and you want him to focus on you and only you at all times.
In order to make this happen, you just need a little refresher course on what the male orgasm entails and with that, some ultra saucy tips that will truly please him tonight. If you're ready to let go and to get lost in the world of pleasure and satisfaction once again, then you need to make it happen now.
One of the best male orgasm tips for women is to do something spontaneous. When was the last time you gave him oral sex in the car? When was the last time you dropped everything in the doorway when you both came home and went at it in the kitchen? Spontaneity is crucial when it comes to sex, otherwise, everything is going to start feeling so stifled and dry. Being able to predict where he touches you next or vice versa can get so boring. Spice it up. Do something out of the ordinary and this will send that butterfly feeling through his body again, making him feel like a teenager all over again.
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Well we did it.
I finally got cable and internet with WIFI installed on the boat so it is now time for an update as to our travels.
After selling our house, all our furniture, shop tools, etc... We packed up what we wanted to take out west to Sidney BC (on Vancouver Island just north of Victoria).Whatever was left went to charity, friends, or the dump. We ended up with 38 packed boxes, golf clubs, boat chairs, bicycles, 2 sets if snow tires (which are required if you plan on going into the mountains during the winter months), etc. Where am I going to put all this stuff on a boat? Problem solved for now. Rented a storage unit in Sidney so I can take my time sorting thru what stays and what goes.
The moving van showed up about a week before our closing date on the house and loaded all our remaining possessions for the trip west. Their destination was the rented storage unit to unload.
With nothing left in the house we headed back to Georgian Bay to spend the week on the Knottiii Grotto (which is also sold including the dinghy etc.) to say goodbye to a great Regal boat before we began our road trip out west with our 2 vehicles (which were stuffed) and Sierra.
We stuck to our trip plan which included hotel / motel stops in Sudbury ON, Wawa ON, Thunder Bay ON, Winnipeg MA, Regina SA, Strathmore AB, Revelstoke BC and then finally North Vancouver to view our new home for the first time.
The road trip went well (except for a big transport truck almost hitting us head on coming around a corner - 4 ft over in our lane, and when Kathy hit a rock that had fallen off a cliff but luckily no damage to the undercarriage). Note that it took 4 days to get out of Ontario. Lake Superior is HUGE.
The prairies are boring but finally after passing Calgary, we started to see our first view of the Rockies on the horizon.
Our first taste of getting over the Rockies was heading into the Rogers Pass. Here we are just before entering the pass stopping for a quick doggy rest stop. (Sierra made out pretty good considering she was spending 7 hours a day in the back of Kathy's small Hyundai Genesis).
So after 4,500 Kilometers (2,800 miles) and 55 hours of driving, we finally made it over the next pass thru the coastal mountain range (the Coquihalla Pass) to reach North Vancouver where our new boat was waiting for us. It was at the Mosquito Creek Marina which was not exactly a luxury resort but… it was Sierra's first introduction to seals which jumped up on the docks and they wouldn't move unless they wanted to. Sierra decided to stay her distance as the seals can bark back pretty good.
We spent approx. 4 or 5 days at the marina learning about the systems on the boat then it was time to get the cars over via BC Ferry to Sidney and leave them at our new marina (Van Isle Marina - very nice marina).
After taking the ferry over with the cars, we took a cab back to the ferry terminal to walk back on for the trip back to North Vancouver. Dogs are not allowed on the passenger decks so we spent our time on the car decks overlooking the Straights of Georgia (which by the way gave me a chance to familiarize myself with the route I will be taking back with the boat). We eventually ended up on the bottom level with the trucks waiting to disembark via foot.
The time had now come to bite the bullet and leave North Vancouver on our maiden trip across the straights. It was about a 6 hour journey as I did not want to push the boat so we cruised along at about 12 MPH.
We finally arrived at our new marina and berth. This is a view off our stern deck. I finally got what I thought was a pretty big boat but…… there are some pretty big boats at this marina (including those with full time crew).
I really haven't got the camera going so far (Kathy was taking a lot of pics). But here are some misc. shots of the boat at her new slip.
From the bow…
From the Stern
Our slip neighbor
Here are a couple of shots of the interior of the salon. There are four (4) floors…. Ie: 3 staterooms, 2 heads (including showers plus 1 with a bathtub (?) 2/ galley and salon, 3/ pilothouse and 4/ upper cockpit with pilot station, seating, sink, and dinghy with hoist. The point is that I think there is enough room on board that Kathy and I can have our own space if we want it without tripping over each other.
Kathy really likes the upper cockpit which has a great all round view.
When we are docking, (it has both bow and stern thrusters), it is large enough that we got headsets so we don't have to yell at each other with instructions which can save a marriage.
So there you have it. The last month has been an adventure and I must admit a little life changing. It is now time to settle into our new home and hopefully meet new friends within the marina itself. Kathy has family in and around Victoria as well as Nanaimo up Island for those times that we want to get off the boat for a while.
Enjoy…. Once we get exploring the Gulf Islands and beyond will be sure to post some pics.


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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Netflix to double their prices ... still cheaper than Comcast Cable
Netflix has enjoyed a surge in membership over the past few years, but the online video rental company is moving towards greed and more money announcing that beginning at the end of this month, the subscription rate will double.
Netflix will be separating its online viewing from its free DVD delivery by mail system. Tha means that if you want both, you will have to pay nearly double the cost.
The streaming cost is now $7.99 and the One DVD out at a time cost is an additional $7.99. I used to like Netflix, although I have only been a member for about six months. The Netflix movies offered better choices, sometimes, than Comcast Cable TV which has turned in to a greedy milk the consumer operation where even old worthless films now cost money.
Netflix allows you to also subscribe to other options, like taking two DVDs out at one time, for $11.99 a month.
It wasn't a tough choice to drop the Netflix by mail option. It's not worth $7.99 a month. And now my monthly cost is dropping form $9.99 a month to only $7.99. I'll keep trying it but the reality is it is still cheaper and more convenient to go to Red Box to watch movies, even if a few movies are held back by the companies from Red Box to maximize their greedy profits. (I don't mind paying in exchange for good quality service, but pure greed is what's driving Comcast and Netflix.)
Eventually, I'll probably drop Netflix and stick to Red Box. Of course, if Red Box were smart, they would offer the movies online. That would be a no-brainer. I find that I actually spend more when the price is cheaper. But once greed factors in, it's just a reminder to save money. Dropping Netflix will save money.
I've already trimmed back Comcast and will probably also drop the service soon, too. Anytime you pay over $200 for a cable service, you know you are being ripped off. I may keep the internet access, if that's an option, or go somewhere else. That's one reason why I have been migrating to a new email account at Google's very reliable and free GMail service.
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Stealing Nasreen
Stealing Nasreen by Farzana Doctor
2007, paperback
Stealing Nasreen is a novel about the lives of three very different people, all of whom belong to the same small religious community. Set in Toronto with back story in Mumbai, Nasreen Bastawala, an Indo-Canadian lesbian and burnt-out psychologist, becomes enmeshed in the lives of Shaffiq and Salma Paperwala, new immigrants from Mumbai. While working in the same Toronto hospital as Nasreen, Shaffiq develops a persistent and confusing fascination with Nasreen, causing him to bring home and hide things he "finds" in her office. Salma, his wife, discovers some of these hidden treasures and suspects that something is amiss. Unbeknownst to Shaffiq, Nasreen begins attending weekly Gujarati classes taught by Salma, who finds herself inexplicably attracted to her student. This attraction harkens back memories and regrets Salma holds about a lesbian affair that ended badly years ago. Without knowing that it is happening, Nasreen becomes the centre of Shaffiq and Salma's lives. Each keeps a secret about Nasreen, and in so doing risks their marriage, while Nasreen struggles to come to terms with her mother's death, her recent break-up, and her new relationship with her father. An impulsive kiss between Salma and Nasreen sets off a surprising course of events.


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AA16: Taming a Giant Forest Insect
on April 15, 2018
Over halfway through the challenge! I was really looking forward to this one because of nostalgia. The first time I played D&D, my friend Josh tamed a giant beetle that we named Fluffy and I rode it for the rest […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…


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This came out pretty well, but I would have liked the pall bearers to be more regular and regimented. They're supposed to look "all the same." This is a good candidate for a redraw, but works for the time being. And I like the idea of it a lot.
Here's an early sketch.
And another.
Here's the layout sketch.


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There are so many ways to get involved at UnityCR! Just ask a friendly face about one of our Ministry Teams, or contact us at [email protected].
UnityCR has committed leaders who chair our Ministry Teams.
- Audio/Video Ministry provides audio/video support for Sunday Service and live events. Creates recordings for podcast and cd's for purchase.
- Brunch Ministry builds community by preparing and serving food on Sundays. If you are interested in providing brunch, hands on support is available.
- Building and Grounds Ministry maintains and improves our facilities
- Green Team oversees sustainable living habits at UnityCR, abiding by .Unity's Earth Care Covenant, supporting the health of our planet.
- Marketing and Media Ministry promotes UnityCR and our activities.
- Music Ministry shares the joy of Spirit through music. Each Sunday we feature guest musicians. Our music minister, Nina Swanson, also directs the Unity Spirit Choir.
- Prayer Team Ministries activates and maintains prayer consciousness through meditation, prayer box, prayer room, email prayer tree, and prayer phone line.
- Sacred Grounds and Books Ministry provides resources and an environment for camaraderie, education and spiritual enrichment. This beautiful space is available for rent.
- Social Action/Outreach Ministry builds a bridge between UnityCR and the greater community doing the work of Spirit.
- Spiritual Care Ministry provides personal support for your spiritual needs, whether it be a hospital visit, home visit, or prayer support. Contact us at [email protected] or 319-393-5422.
- Youth and Family Ministry provides a safe place of love and acceptance where our youth explore oneness with God. A nursery is also available during Sunday service.
- Welcome Ministry embraces all who enter here with an open and welcoming heart.


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The Global Lighting and Energy Access Partnership (Global LEAP) — a Clean Energ Ministerial initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy and supported by a variety of development partners including Power Africa — has announced the Winners and Finalists of the 2016–17 Global LEAP Awards Television and Fan Competitions. The Global LEAP Awards identify and promote the world's best, most energy-efficient appliances that are designed for use with off-grid solar energy systems.
Companies large and small around the world are invited to participate in an IRENA Corporate Survey as part of the CEM Corporate Sourcing of Renewables campaign to share information on their company's renewable energy targets and strategy, energy and electricity consumption levels, main drivers and barriers for sourcing renewable energy.


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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies is the best of both worlds.. the chocolate lovers and the Peanut Butter lovers combined!This recipe for freezer cookie dough that you can slice and bake takes two great flavors: Peanut Butter and Chocolate and marries them into a great swirl cookie.
This recipe can be made from your favorite "from scratch recipes" or you can use a convenient mix to whip these together.
I love being able to store slice and bake cookie dough in the freezer for quick treats or even use the dough itself as a gift for a friend or co-worker during the holidays. If you want some more recipes for making slice and bake cookies in bulk for the holidays visit: Slice & Bake Part 1 and Slice & Bake Part 2.
Tonight I used 2 mixes from the store. This recipe makes 2 (10 inch) logs of slice & bake cookie dough, and I had one roll of cookie dough in the freezer and the other baking in the oven for a late night munchie for teenagers in about 15 minutes. I highly recommend a large gallon of milk on hand for these cookies!
Printable Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies
1 pouch peanut butter cookie dough (I used Betty Crocker)
1 pouch Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk cookie dough (I used Betty Crocker)
(Eggs, Oil, & Water according to cookie package directions)
Jan's Tip: Know what my dough was missing? Since the chocolate pouch of dough had chocolate chunks in it, I should have thrown in a cup or so of peanut butter chips into the peanut butter dough!
- In two separate mixing bowls, mix both cookie mixes according to the package directions.
- Spread out a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper on a work surface.
- Divide each cookie dough in half. Put one half of each flavor on the parchment paper.
- Knead one peanut butter and one chocolate portion together 5-10 times or until it just begins to swirl.
- Don't knead it too much or it'll mix into one chocolate looking dough.
- Shape into a 10 inch log.
- Knead one peanut butter and one chocolate portion together 5-10 times or until it just begins to swirl.
- Don't knead it too much or it'll mix into one chocolate looking dough.
- Shape into a 10 inch log.
- Wrap in plastic wrap, and store in a freezer bag.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Freeze until ready to use.
- Thaw cookie dough in refrigerator overnight.
- Unwrap and cout into 1/4 inch slices.
- Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased bakign sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 muntes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for at least 2 minutes on pan before trying to move cookies to a wire rack. (Don't rush it or they'll crumble!)


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NEWS - Baptism of fire for new boat
New Marine Rescue NSW <I>Iluka Yamba 30</I> responds to burning trawler
Iluka Yamba 30, the new offshore rescue boat at Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba, had a baptism of fire when called to a burning trawler early on Monday (Aug 29) morning.
Unit commander Barry Storey was contacted by NSW Police Marine Area Command (MAC) at 1am to rush to a trawler reported burning 4nm offshore from Broom Head. Arriving on the scene at 1.45am, volunteer members Andrew Soesan, Ken Palich and other crewmembers onboard Iluka Yamba 30, found the wooden trawler Wave Rider engulfed in thick smoke with another trawler, the L-Margo, standing by after taking the stricken boat's crew to safety. No-one was injured in the incident.
"The skipper of the stricken trawler returned to his vessel once to try and quell the fire but the heat was too much and he returned to the L-Margo," said Andrew Soesan. "We were very concerned for him in case of an explosion from the fuel tanks."
Iluka Yamba 30 maintained a safety watch in the area for some hours and then returned to port under instructions from MAC Coffs Harbour.
When daylight came Iluka Yamba 30 returned to the scene to take photographs for official records. By then media had come to the unit's base and Iluka Yamba 30 was able to return and transport media to the scene, where the spectacular conclusion to the emergency took place.
At around 11.30am Wave Rider erupted in a huge explosion that sent flames high into the air. The fire burned the fishing boat to the waterline and it sank.
Commander Storey said, "This was a very serious emergency and it is very fortunate that no-one was injured. From our perspective, however, Iluka Yamba 30 performed beautifully. She is powerful, fast and a brilliant platform for our work. We've had her here for just over a week and the timing could not have been better."
Marine Rescue commissioner Stacey Tannos said, "It is very gratifying to see that our units are able to respond to emergencies so effectively with the new equipment that is being provided to them. While it's distressing to hear about an incident like this, it is also a sound vindication of the additional funding being provided to Marine Rescue NSW by the NSW Government."
For more information, visit www.marinerescuensw.com.au
Photos: The wooden trawler Wave Rider is engulfed in flames and burns to the waterline.
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The length of concrete wall holding fort against the rising water but at last have to give way to the already swollen river...we went to take a look at this concrete wall after the flood, most part had crumbled to the ground due to the force of the flood.
this generator set was our saviour for a whole six days since electricity and water was cut off early on Christmas morning. Husband bought this gen set when we moved in 2005 since we were always experiencing frequent black outs in our area. I would say we were lucky as we were not using 'air kerajaan' but dig a well at the back of the house and uses an electric pump to bring up the supply of water. So we had our normal supply of electricity (for limited hours only though) and water when other flood victims had to live without during that period. The problem we faced was the constant supply of petrol for the generator set, husband had to go out wading in chest high water in search of a petrol station that was not flooded and how much can he carry home but for a couple of bottles at a time..but we sufficed.


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Backup is the process of making copies of data which may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. Backup is usually a routine part of the operation of large businesses with mainframes as well as the administrators of smaller business computers. For personal computer users, backup is also necessary but often neglected. In early days we use to backup our data using local backups to disks which was a lenghty process and also not secure. Thanks to the power of the internet now there are new and secure methord to backup your data online on the internet. Thus if you are looking for data backup then you should always go for some online service to backup your data online. In this article i compiled a list of 11 best and free web based services to backup your data and access them from any computer or mobile phone.
ADrive offers complete and secure solutions to store, backup, share, access, and edit files from virtually anywhere, at any time. ADrive serves as an online, centralized vault for all important file types including: music, videos, photos, documents, and more.
CrashPlan is a backup tool with a different approach . It allows you to perform local backups on your computer and home network as well as back up data to a friend's computer if they are also running CrashPlan.
iDrive is online automatic backup provider for PC, Mac and smartphones including iPhone, Blackberry and Android based phones. The free iDrive service only backs up 2GB of data. To enable this easy-to-use program you'll need to install a small application that runs in the background on your computer, and with a simple click begin the upload of your data. Additional major features include continuous data protection (CDP), true archiving/sync, automatic selection, FAQs, email, live chat, and phone support.
With a 100% data recovery track record since its inception in 2002, KineticD is the online backup provider you can trust with your valuable information. Organizations from Fortune 2000 corporations to home-based businesses rely on their automatic, smart, and always-on technology to keep their company prepared for the unexpected.
Founded in 2005, Mozy is the world's most trusted online backup service for consumers and businesses with more than 3 million customers and 70,000 business customers backing up 70 petabytes of information to multiple data centers around the globe.
MyOtherDrive is a leading online storage service offering tools for online backup and file sharing. Their service enables users to backup their computers online, share files with friends, and search files online. MyOtherDrive is one of the fastest growing online storage companies on the Internet. With millions of files, folders, and content backed up online for customers. MyOtherDrive uses racks of RAID 6 storage servers for 'live' data security in the event of hard-drive failures.
OpenDrive, a Palo Alto, California Corporation, provides an online software as a service that helps individuals and businesses store and collaborate on files easily, securely, and professionally. The current version of OpenDrive was launched in 2008 to provide individuals with a simple solution to backup and share their digital media.
Store, organize, and download your files, photos, and favorites on Windows Live servers, and access them from any computer with an Internet connection. Share photos and files that you create with your friends, collaborate on documents, or display photos and files that you create for anyone on the Windows Live network.
SugarSync's online backup, file sync, and sharing service makes it easy to stay connected. With SugarSync you get secure cloud storage for all your files — documents, music, photos, and videos.
Wuala is a secure online storage, made in Switzerland. As the Swiss knife of online storage, it covers all the essential needs for professional and personal use: with Wuala, you can store your files securely online, share them with select others, access them from anywhere, setup automatic backups of your local data, or synchronize whole folders to the cloud.
ZumoDrive is online storage, sharing, and multi-device sync-like tool that offers 2GB of free storage space. This service is made for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android users and it enables users to store and sync files online and between computers using the HybridCloud storage system. Additionally, ZumoDrive utility allows users to copy any file or folder into its virtual disk, which is then synced to the web and the users' other computers and handheld devices.


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What is the Video Event?
The Art of Marriage video event is a weekend marriage seminar on video. It is designed so that a couple, a church, or an organization can easily host a Friday night-Saturday event.
- The six engaging sessions are interspersed with projects for couples to complete to reinforce the teaching. On-screen prompts and project countdowns guide the video viewing.
- Manuals available for couples provide interactive content to use both during event sessions and afterward.
- A Host Guide provides complete instructions for planning, promoting, and hosting the event.


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The company I work for froze our pensions a couple of years ago. Now there's rumor that retirees will soon lose their health benefits (these kind of rumors are almost always right). People here and elsewhere bemoan these developments and heap curses upon our executives for cheating them out of their 401k retirement plan benefits.
I hate to be the one to break this to you…
Pensions and pension benefits are gone and they're not coming back.
I don't say this in a snooty 'I'm saving for retirement, why didn't you' tone. You think I like losing money and benefits? Hell, no. I think it's tragic. But it's a fact.
I feel particularly bad for people around 50 in situations like this. What's left of their pension isn't nearly enough to live on and they probably haven't been saving in a 401(k). If they have, those savings simply haven't had much time to compound.
Is there any hope?
For people caught in the gap between 'enough time to save on their own for retirement' and 'we got our pensions,' there's sadly little for them to do. Sure, there's the catch-up provision on IRAs and 401(k)s. But there are still two problems with that – most people don't contribute enough to get to the regular IRS maximum and even if they did, $5,000 (for a 401k) or $1,000 (IRA) more per year just ain't that much.
For everybody else, check out this simple way to calculate if you're saving enough for retirement. If you're not, there's still time. The Roth 401(k) is good for saving – use it. Put money away in your IRA. Do what you can, because relying on the promise of a pension is not a plan. We have a lot of articles to help you better manage your money and prepare for retirement.


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Our childhood has been heavily influenced by pop culture in the form of TV shows, movies, cartoons, and comic books. In all these mediums, there have been a number of genres that have prevailed in popularity across multiple generations from superheroes and talking anthropomorphic creatures to supernatural mysteries and adventurous detective stories. In fact, which child has not fantasized about being their very own unique superhero, talking to an imaginary friend and solving a major mystery? As an adult, unfortunately, one realizes that all thesestoriesweresimply fiction.
There maybe time you feel like reliving some of these childhood memories. For special moments like these, a few special bartenders have brought forth some interesting cocktail recipes to rekindle love for a few of our favourite fictional characters.
Novela, a cocktail bar in the San Francisco region, founded the concept of "Cocktails with Character" by naming all the cocktails on their menu after famouscharacters. The most popular of these cocktailswould have to be the Mary Poppins. Novela have managed to brilliantly embody the character's cheerful personality with vibrant yet subtle fruit flavours. The muddling of Apple Brandy, maple syrup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and 3 dashes of clove bitters, which aremixed and strained into a highball glass is reason enough to visit this famous San Francisco bar. Mix up this iconic cocktail from the comfort of your couch by following the steps above.
If there was a list containing the most stylish superheroes of all time,Gambit would definitely be somewhere at the top. Young guys wanted to be like him andyoung girls wanted to be with him,many of whomwould swoon at the thought of being called"Ma chère" in his soft yet deep voice. Just as Gambit was known for his literally explosive touch, thisdrink can make your head explode with its mixture of rye whiskey,Cognac, and sweet vermouth,mixed together in a large glass over ice.Mix one upand decide for yourself whether the drink lives up to Gambit's expectations.
Follow that black rabbit
Follow that Black Rabbit is a gin-based drink created by Kristian Kramp, a bartender from Denmark. Kramp claims that the name of the drink was influenced by Donnie Darko and Alice in Wonderland. Made using orange and lemon juices mixedwith maple syrup, Kristian opted for some FernetBranca lightened by gininstead of apple brandy. The sweet taste of the maple syrup blends well with the tangy infusion of the citric juices, making for a sweet and sour taste that perfectly complements the gin.
From cocktails that spring into mind when we think of famous names, Sherlock & Watson could a top contender.Devised by an English bartender named Niah, the drink is made using a special blend of Seattle Single malt whisky with a flavour that is almost a cross of bourbon and scotch. Some earl grey syrup is added to the whisky along with some dashes of cardamom bitters and lemon zest. If you're wondering why the cocktail is named so, Niah was binge watching some Sherlock and thought, 'well, I'm at a loss for name, so I guess this will do'. We don't mind what she names her drinks as long as they are as delicious as this. Definitely a new and improved way to drink your morning tea.
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
With support: Redi Hasa & Maria Mazzotta
The joyous and uplifting musical voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, referred to by Nelson Mandela as 'South Africa's cultural ambassadors' marry the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their Zulu traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience ever since Paul Simon first introduced them to the world with the Graceland album.
The group sing in a joyously energetic performance that combines powerful choruses, softer, almost whispering chants where voices blend harmoniously, and tightly-choreographed dance moves.
'Gorgeous harmonies from the South African vocal ensemble, best known for their work with Paul Simon on Graceland. Though they sing entirely a cappella, their songs have a rhythmic spring, and their dance moves are light-footed and elegant.' (Daily Telegraph)
Support for the night comes from cellist Redi Hasa, best known for his work with Ludovico Einaudi, and vocalist Maria Mazzotta, previously singer for Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino. Reinventing the musical traditions of their places of origin since 2010, the duo release their second album Novilunio in November.
7.30pm-8pm: Redi Hasa and Maria Mazzotta
8pm-8.20pm: Interval
8.20pm-9.40pm: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Veteran mare Hi Belle has the opportunity to become the first horse in history to win the Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1600m) on two occasions when she contests the upgraded event at Caulfield on Saturday.
Hi Belle won the 2011 edition of the Summoned Stakes and finished a brave fourth behind Cabernet in last year's race; with trainer John Gunning electing to set his star mare for her third straight crack at the race.
The daughter of Clangalang started her 2013 Spring Racing Carnival campaign with a most impressive second place finish behind Catkins in the Group 3 How Now Stakes (1200m) but was slightly outclassed in both the Group 2 Blazer Stakes (1410m) and the Group 2 Tristarc Stakes (1400m).
Gunning made the decision to freshen Hi Belle up for the Summoned Stakes this weekend and believes that the seven-year-old will be better suited over a mile in a slightly lower grade this weekend.
"I have opted to give her a brief freshen-up," Gunning told Racing Ahead on RSN.
"She races well fresh; I discussed it with Craig and we thought we would freshen her and set her for the Summoned.
"She won it two years back and she ran fourth in it last year and she has drawn a nice gate so hopefully our luck might change.
"I think that she will be a bit closer over a mile and hopefully that way she can unleash a strong finish."
Hi Belle is rated a $14 outsider in Summoned Stakes betting markets and Gunning admits that the tough mare is getting a bit long in the tooth but still rates her a chance to record her race win, since her triumph in the 2012 Group 3 Mannerism Stakes (1400m) last February, on Saturday.
"She is good and I am very happy with her," Gunning said.
"The form out of the races that she has been in is excellent form and she has never given us any signs that she has trained off or not come back as good as she was.
"She is seven now and she is not going to get any better; the new kids on the block are a bit better and that is why she didn't go into the Myer Classic.
"I thought that I was better off aiming a little bit lower and have another crack at the Summoned.
"She is very honest and it would be nice to go there and finish this prep with a win."


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We're already the largest tanning salon chain in the Mid-Atlantic, but we continue to grow! We're always accepting applications for tanning consultants, room attendants, support staff, and managers. Sundays offers flexible hours, detailed training, opportunities for advancement and a fun work environment! Get out of your cubicle and step into the sun!


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It's March and a big time hustle bustle in the procurement and finance business units of every other Indian company. And now, the new entrant to the list is, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The new player has expanded horizons to manage the turf – reporting, record maintenance and reputation., Says Nirbhya Lumde
Written By Nirbhay Lumde
In the Indian context, Corporate Social Responsibility is a mandatory compliance to companies with certain qualified turnover or profits. Beyond the compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility would always be an instrument to increase company's profitability, whether it is through improved reputation or business practice or company's goodwill. It will continue to create value addition amongst stakeholders and benefit all three bottom lines: planet, people and profit.
It's March and a big time hustle bustle in the procurement and finance business units of every other Indian company. And now, the new entrant to the list is, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The new player has expanded horizons to manage the turf – reporting, record maintenance and reputation. The CSR leads of the current age have to act beyond meeting the compliance parameters but are also the reputation and credibility managers. They have the magic wand to create vibrancy, vitality and liveliness to the employees and a sense of giving and charity experience to the corporate. The theme of the article is to provide a cheat sheet, handy checklist, for the CSR leads to handle the financial year-end pressure with grace, keep calm and carry the good work forward.
In the context of a financial year, CSR professional's job responsibility largely fits into three big buckets – reporting, record maintenance and reputation. The reporting is significant of all and permeates across other two critical components. The reporting includes timely updates to the internal and external stakeholders. The record maintenance is all about fund flow management and reconciliation of statement of expenses towards CSR projects. Relevant documentation with respect to mandatory norms and meeting the compliances would certainly upkeep the reputation and protects from unnecessary undue attention.
The reporting is significant to the existing of the CSR professional and critical in controlling and providing project updates. It would make huge difference to the board in providing right updates to the stakeholders. The lead should maintain and provide timely update the committee to the board and the larger executive board with project updates. Publication of human impact and case studies is always handy in conveying the softer aspects of the updates. It is critical to secure the minutes of the meetings to ensure that the relevant approvals in writing are recorded and are adhered to. Given the high and heavy volumes of monetary transactions, the CSR leads should keep all communication in writing. The CSR process is also subject to audit scrutiny.
All people want to be treated with respect, valued and made to feel they are making important contributions to the organization. The same is applicable to all value creators in the chain of meeting the CSR compliance. It would have been a herculean task for the CSR lead to build seamless network with internal and external stakeholders. It would be prudent to connect and correspondence with the project partners. It's a best known practice to connect the project partners for a face to face interaction with the committee members at the end of the annual year. It would also help to bridge the NGO trust quotient among corporate. It is also critical to acknowledge their support in meeting the mandatory compliance.
The professional should thank internal stakeholders – CEO's office for the right messaging with the internal stakeholders, with the finance for the 2% cap amount, accounts payable for timely release of the grants, procurement to keep tab on agreement timelines and material purchase, legal for required inputs on 'what if' clauses in the CSR project agreements, the Human Resource for the required support for employee volunteering, and the IT team for publishing CSR project updates on the external website of the company. These acknowledgements would be powerful tools to bring in required vigor and vitality in the processes for the years to come.
The other critical aspect in CSR profession is record maintenance. It's not only about the releasing charity grants or donations but ensure proper record and bookkeeping maintained. A clean financial record keeping would certainly limit the pain of an internal or external audit. It would certainly help dodge CSR penalties or imposition of additional taxes. The right book keeping would save the time, avoid duplication efforts to correct the system or practices. The requirement is one time, clean efforts for adapting industry best known practices. It also means that the organization is also shielded against undue attention and upkeep the reputation health intact.
The other advantage with good reporting practice is to keep investors happy with critical updates. The CSR professional has to walk the extra mile to ensure hardcopies of the donations are dated, exact donation imprinted and acknowledged by the internal financial controller. It may sound trivial but the CSR professional should ensure that the receipt are received within given financial year and are appropriately certified under the Income Tax Act exemptions. The CSR lead is also expected to maintain the external website with relevant CSR project updates.
In the globalised world, more so in operating ethos of the company, sustainability and social responsibility have become main components of the reputation. A robust CSR program recognizes social responsibilities, supports good causes and provides positive emotional appeal. These are also manifestation of good ethical behavior. It would be appropriate to acknowledge that the CSR is also measured by amount of money and number of hours the company has invested in CSR activities. Therefore, quantitative parameters have to be built, tracked and reported on regular intervals.
In terms of reputation, credibility and trust plays critical role. It is matter of fact that the sustainability reports have become common amongst companies purely due to media and public attention. Therefore, the CSR program has to be credible enough to garner positive attention and reporting is critical and first step in managing the reputation. Along with quality reporting and high standards of bookkeeping, added quality project management, would certainly enhance the scope for positive reputation.
Though there are complexities to maneuver and internal stakeholder to manage but the CSR lead has a way out to keep calm and build a quick cheat based on the above listed parameters. These could be simple measurable observations that are relevant to the company practices. The CSR lead has to tick mark against each of the completed activity and keep an eye for unfinished tasks. These would go a long way in strengthening the CSR processes by enabling quality reporting, high standard bookkeeping and strengthen avenues for the corporate reputation.
(Nirbhay is associated with Corporate Social Responsibility)
Disclaimer: Views expressed are personal of the author.
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Lake Wawasee, the popular northern Indiana getaway for some of the wealthiest people in the Indianapolis area, is doing
fairly well despite the real estate bust.
Realtors note the number of sales is down, but that prices are holding fairly steady—much better than around the Fort Myers, Fla., area, another popular spot for locals.
Rick Pinney, who has been selling waterfront houses on Wawasee for nearly 40 years, says it's hard to get an accurate read on price trends because so few sales have taken place. Occasionally a property sells for 10 percent to 20 percent less than the asking price, but they tend to be properties where the owner, perhaps an elderly person, wants to get out quickly.
Taken as a whole, the median price on waterfront property is down 5 percent to 10 percent, he says. Listing prices haven't budged; one came on the market recently for nearly $5 million.
"People are expecting for the most part the same price as they would in '06," Pinney says.
What are your thoughts? Any other areas you're aware of where properties have held their values?


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The NMUN Delegation of the Club of Hohenheim is open to all undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD Students of the University of Stuttgart, Hohenheim, other Universities of Applied Science, as well as the Dualen Hochschule in Stuttgart and Esslingen. Your field of studies, semester or experience does not matter. We are rather looking for your personal motivation, engagement and interest in International Politics, and the United Nations. Moreover, you'll be working for a long period with an unfamiliar team.
The preparation for the event in New York will last about 6 months. There will be weekly preparation meetings, where we expect you to participate. The weekly metings will most likely take place every Thursday during the Winter term.
You should be aware that the NMUN-Project does not only include the weeks in New York but also a lot of preparation beforehand. Don't be scared by the amount of work but make sure to evaluate realistically whether you'll be able to meet those requirements. Please also note that as this project largely depends on fundraising there is a Deposit of 350€ for each delegate. Depending on the results of the fundraising parts of this deposit might be refunded.
Furthermore, good English skills are very important. Our experience has shown that most students underestimate their English skills. Most student's proficiency is good enough and they able to achieve the skills needed for the event in New York. We also encourage younger students to apply!
In doubt, please apply! or contact us
The formal application includes:
a) the filled out Google Form
b) a Photo of you (please not more than 1MB)
c) a two paged Essay in English language (For more Information see below)
The formal application can be done via Google Forms this year. You don't need to fill out the Google Form at once. You can submit your application and edit it at any time! We'll only consider the answers after the deadline. You're able to upload your essay and photo as well on Google Forms but you need to login. Anyhow, you're able to change your application as many times as you wish but please make sure that you have filled out everything.
Only complete Applications will be taken into account
Application deadline is 09.09.2018, 23:59 h (CEST)
The Application Period for the 2019 Delegation is over!
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After the formal application we will invite you to a personal interview, about 10 minutes each. These Interviews will most likely take place on the 6th and 7th October 2018. We will inform your about the outcome of your application a week after your interview at the latest.
If you do not wish to fill out the Application form on Google Forms, you can also send us an E-Mail to email@example.com
Please make sure you to use our personal information template (DOWNLOAD HERE) and to include your Photo and Essay.
One important part of your application is the Essay. This should not be less nor exceed two pages and has to be uploaded as a *.pdf document. The Essay needs to be in English. Besides testing your research abilities, we also want to get an idea of your English proficiency. Hence, please DO NOT get your Essay corrected by a native speaker or some friends. Your Essay does not have to be flawless or free of mistakes. Simply copy and pasting from other sources or authors will always be detected and is considered as plagiarism and will result in an exclusion from the application process!
There are three equivalent Topics to choose one from. Your Essay should only consider one topic exclusively. Each Topic provides some general information, guiding questions, and links for your further research. The guiding questions shall help you structuring, editing and guiding the topic. It is not required to directly answer those questions, especially not all of them. You're free to also discuss other aspects of the respective topic.
In October 2013, a ship carrying Somalian and Eritrean migrants sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa. More than 300 people drowned.This was not the first time that migrants drowned in the Mediterranean. At that time, it was estimated that in the previous 25 years at least 20,000 people have died attempting to reach Europe. The actual number was probably much higher. But that sinking in October 2013 was the first time that such a tragedy had truly startled the conscience of Europe.
In 2018, nearly five years after this disaster has happened; we can still observe similar tragedies: At the beginning of June a converted fisher boat sank close to the Tunisian shore and more than 100 people died. People, who were forced to flee their home countries due to unbearable living conditions caused by war or climatic catastrophes and who sought a better life in Europe.
In the past years an increasing number of NGOs have worked on rescuing people who are threatened to drown in the Mediterranean. Yet most European countries in the Mediterranean refuse port access to them in order to prevent more refugees from entering their country. While Germany has accepted more than 1 million people to enter the country since 2015, other Western European countries which do have the capacities still refuse to receive more people.
Guiding questions:
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to development and its effects is a disproportionately burden to the poorest and the most vulnerable. With Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) the United Nations (UN) call for urgent actions to combat climate change and its impacts as well as building resilience in responding to climate-related hazards, threats, and natural disasters. Carbon emissions have been rising over the past decades, leading to increases in global temperatures. The period from 2011 to 2015 was the hottest on record, with sea ice reaching its lowest level in history and coral bleaching threatening the world's coral reefs.
Nonetheless, many countries have begun implementing national and local disaster risk reduction strategies. In 2014-2015, most reporting countries indicated that environmental impact assessments, climate change adaptation projects and integrated planning played a major role in reducing risk factors. However, it seems that this action may not be enough to guarantee further generations the possibility of a sustainable way of living.
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We the peoples of the United Nations determined…
Within the Preamble as well as Chapter 1, Article 1, the United Nations determined themselves to work jointly under four pillars. Summarized they are Peace and Security, Human Rights, the Rule of Law, and Development. Especially, under the post-war conditions, maintaining and striving to Peace and Security was, and still is today, a fundamental element of the United Nations. As principle organs, the Security Council as well as the General Assembly frequently consider matters of Peace and Security and thereby shaping this pillar.
One core element of this pillar are Peacekeeping Missions. Within the history of Peacekeeping Missions, they often became infamous for violations, abuses, and serious crimes. Not only in previous incidents, such as Rwanda and Srebrenica, where Peacekeepers often been criticized for their non-doing mandate. But also in latest issues such as sexual abuses, fraud and organized crimes. Hence, many demanded fundamental changes not only in the policy making but also in the policy execution and prosecution of peacekeepers. In 2017, the newly appointed Secretary General revealed his plans for restructuring of this important pillar. Now on the 18th January 2018 the Secretary General has published his more concrete proposals on how to reshape the Peace and Security Pillar.
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Miami is also a leading city for leisure travel with the Port of Miami known as the "Cruise Capital of the World." From your cheap flight to Miami, you will see a city that caters to tourism. Visitors are drawn to Miami for its beautiful tropical beaches; year-round conventions; colorful, multicultural festivals; and diverse dining, music and art exhibits. In South Beach, you'll find an historic Art Deco district with glamorous nightclubs, exciting shops and trendy boutiques. With the warm and mild weather all year round, Miami offers sailing, swimming, fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling around hundreds of natural barrier islands in Biscayne Bay.
From your cheap flight to Miami, you'll enjoy sunbathing and sightseeing at its resorts along Miami Beach. If you are daring, take a swamp tour of the Everglades or explore this exciting city on foot or by bicycle and find out why the rich and famous make Miami their home.
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About Us
Laurie and Dean live in Leominster, Massachusetts (birthplace of both Johnny Appleseed), where they breed and keep bees, market treatment free honey, run beekeeping conferences and classes, write, and do research. They are active in the Worcester County Beekeepers Association, travel around the country speaking about treatment free beekeeping and the importance of the microbial environment in the beehive.
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It is generally agreed that Zimbabwe is a deeply Christian country although I've never been convinced of the veracity of this. These days the lines between Christianity and traditional beliefs have become increasingly blurred, just go to a Catholic mass if you don't believe me. My wife who grew up going to churches that adhere to strict Catholic doctrine was surprised at the unfamiliar songs language and drums at last Easter Sunday mass at Christ The King in Bulawayo.
As the political and economic troubles of the country have continued two places have seen a dramatic rise in patrons, churches and drinking places, though serving diametrically opposed communities both attempt to offer their patrons a chance to forget their problems and a moment of solace. I will not debate who does a better job of it but am reminded of a certain communist and his views on the masses and their opiates of choice.
In recent times I have come to question the religious fervour that has swept up so many Zimbabweans regardless of where they are in the world. This is evident on social networks which allow a window into how we relate as Zimbabweans across the globe, I doubt you can go through five "Twimbo" profiles without seeing some religious reference. An often heard and read refrain when people discuss issues Zimbabwean is "Mwari pindirai", meaning "God intercede". When your team loses a game you see it. When a politician says or does what politicians say or do, you hear it. When a taxi/combi driver does what taxi/combi drivers do, you hear it. A banker, lawyer, butcher or priest steals from ordinary people, you hear it. A major corruption ring is exposed, you hear it.
You hear it in just about every situation, sometimes sincerely, sometimes comically. It is the equivalent of "I give up" and I have come to believe that's exactly how people mean it, especially when it comes to our seemingly never-ending crises. The recent exposés about ridiculous executive pay at parastatals and urban councils has seen "Mwari pindirai" take on even greater prominence in everyday language, both spoken and written. I've even read it in reference to the new white pressure group Zimbabweans Against Sanctions who have been met with much suspicion online.
I am tired of hearing this refrain because it is a symptomatic of a new culture of giving up, it is a copout. People abdicate their responsibilities with a well-timed but inconvenient prayer and will insist that "now it is in God's hands there is nothing else that we can do". It is symptomatic of a people who increasingly convince themselves that there is nothing they as individuals can do to change their lot. It is tempting to forgive Zimbabweans for being this way after so many years of all kinds of crises, or plagues if you prefer, but I am not about to do that. People continue to utter "Mwari pindirayi" as they go about their daily lives as if waiting for someone from somewhere to come and solve all their ills. This expectation of an unknown saviour has opened a space that has been quickly occupied by charismatic pastors promising any miracle you can think of, as long as you believe, and tithe of course.
A people who defined themselves by their work ethic and go anywhere attitude are now at the heart of Southern Africa's pastorprenuer culture. Is this really what we want to be about? Are we so intent on ignoring our problems that we will take any way out that presents itself? One day we will wake up from this collective stupor and realising just how much we have given up will collectively call out "Mwari pindirai" only for a voice to answer back "but what did you do for yourself?".


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Welcome to the 2019 conference season! Conference summaries are on this page (below), or click these links for speakers, topics, continuing education, lodging, and more:
Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium, May 31 – June 3, Black Mountain, NC
Past conference: Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine March 29 – 31, 2019 in Tempe, AZ
Audio recordings now available here. Distance-learning information for NDs and Nurses.
2019 Conference Summaries
Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium
May 31 – June 3, 2019 at Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, North Carolina
The retreat-like setting and the variety of presentations on herbal medicine offer the experience of stepping out of our busy lives to savor this weekend with the plants.
Keynote Address with Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP: Endocrine Disruptors: History, Recent Research and Individual and Societal Remedies
Continuing education credits approved for nurses, acupuncturists, pharmacists (North Carolina only) and naturopathic physicians. Basic symposium: 17.5 CE hours; more if Friday pre-conference events are attended.
Speakers: 7Song, Lise Alschuler, Abby Artemisia, Teresa Boardwine, Mary Bove, Jeannie Dunn, Doug Elliott, Kat Maier, Jason Miller, Kenneth Proefrock, Mary Rondeau, Tricia Shapiro, Kevin Spelman, Jill Stansbury, Leo Trasande and David Winston More details here.
Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine
Past Conference: March 29 – 31, 2019 at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona.
Recordings now available! Click here to view.
Offering clinical lectures and desert herb walks for continuing education for naturopathic physicians, nurses and acupuncturists. All CE approvals have been received. See the program page for more details.
Begins with choice of optional field study or pre-conference intensive on Friday, March 29. The main conference is Saturday and Sunday. See more details here.
Speakers: Paul Bergner, Mark Blumenthal, Mary Bove, Eric Bresselsmith, Sam Coffman, Phyllis Hogan, Feather Jones, Mimi Kamp, Jeffrey Langland, Jason Miller, Rhonda PallasDowney, Kenneth Proefrock, JoAnn Sanchez, John Slattery, Katie Stage, Jill Stansbury, David Winston and Donald Yance
We hope you will join us for an herbal conference! These events are a great way to meet like-minded people and learn the latest information on botanical therapies for a variety of conditions.
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Which pathways are offered?
We offer the following pathways:
- Business Finance [PDF]—This pathway prepares students to work in a business setting to manage and implement policy and strategy for an organization's capital structure, budgeting, acquisition and investment, financial modeling and planning, funding, dividends, and taxation.
- Business Accounting [PDF]—This pathway prepares students to work in a business setting with charts, data, and numbers and to manage money and finances.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?
Some of the jobs include:
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Auditor
- Bill and Account Collector
- Controller
- Benefits Specialist
What is the salary outlook?
Salaries vary depending on the job title, but approximate sample salaries include:
- Benefits Specialists—$62,080/year
- Accountant—$63,550/year
- Bill and Account Collector—$35,350/year
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016 Edition.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Financial and Managerial Accounting Exam
- A*S*K Business Institute Finance Exam


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|Occurred : 10/4/2004 19:00 (Entered as : 10/04/2004 7:00)
Reported: 10/10/2004 7:33:39 AM 07:33
Posted: 10/27/2004
Location: (Unspecified), OK
Shape: Light
Duration:1 second
|Cluster of lights w/ large trail of debris
I noticed a slow-moving cluster of lights in the sky that dissipated shortly after I noticed it. At first, it had the appearance of a satellite burning upon re-entry to earth, except all the lights were white rather than many colors(as would normally be expected from a shooting star or burning satellite). Also, the lights were moving too slow to be meteorite(less than mach 3 for sure). As it was moving, I noticed a trail of smaller lights launching from the cluster, but in the opposite direction. The trail behaved like debris being left behind a fast-moving vehicle, except it was moving faster than the larger cluster of lights. Keep in mind that during this time the cluster was still visible and all this happened within a second. Normally, I would dismiss this as a meteorite or satellite anyway, but this is the third sighting I've had of this type of object since June 2004.
((NUFORC Note: We presume the witness implies an evening sighting. We have amended the time above. Witness elects to remain semi-anonymous. PD))


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West Berliners line the Berlin Wall in 1989 as East German Soldiers still stand guard over an unopened section at Potsdammer Platz. This view is looking towards West Berlin. Adolph Hitler's bunker remains were found in this section of no-man's land which was mined and guarded by heavily-armed East German soldiers before the wall was opened.
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The History Of Water Polo
Origin and Early RulesThe earliest known documentation of modern water polo can be traced back to the late19th century and a man named William Wilson, a Scotsman renown for his contributions to aquatic development. As a swimming coach, Wilson developed revolutionary techniques on efficiency and safety. As an iconoclastic engineer, however, he created what was first known as "aquatic football", a form of soccer, rugby, wrestling, and American football – all while treading water. The first game took place along the banks of the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. It experienced a massive gain in popularity in the following years, and was played throughout Great Britain in various loosely organized official capacities. Shortly thereafter, in 1885, the Swimming Association of Great Britain officially recognized the game and formalized the rules made by Wilson. At first, players scored by planting the ball on the end of the pool with both hands. A favorite trick of the players was to place the five-to-nine inch rubber ball inside their swimming suit and dive under the murky water, then appear again as near the goal as possible.
If the player came up too near the goal, he was promptly jumped on by the goalie, who was permitted to stand on the pool deck. Games were often nothing more than gang fights in the water as players ignored the ball, preferring underwater wrestling matches that usually ended with one man floating to the surface unconscious. The introduction of the "Trudgeon stroke" by Scottish players changed the nature of water polo. It became a game that emphasized swimming, speed and passing. Scottish rules moved from a rugby variant to a soccer style of play. Goals became a cage of l0 x 3 feet and a goal could be scored by being thrown. Players could only be tackled when they "held" the ball and the ball could no longer be taken under water. The small rubber ball was replaced by a leather soccer ball.
America Learns Water PoloWater polo was introduced to the USA in 1888. The game featured the old rugby style of play which resembled American football in the water. "American style" water polo became very popular and by the late 1890's was played in venues like Madison Square Garden and Boston's Mechanics Hall, attracting 14,000 spectators to national championship games. The game of the day featured plays like the "flying salmon," where the player with the ball leapt through the air from the backs of his teammates to score a goal. Violence was the game's main attraction.
Americans Keep it Rough While The World Encourages FinesseMeanwhile, the rest of the world adopted the Scottish rules: Hungary in 1889, Belgium in 1900, Austria and Germany in 1894 and France in 1895. By 1900, water polo was so popular it became the first team sport added to the Olympic program. At the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis, only U.S. club teams were willing to compete under American rules and in horrid conditions. The New York Herald newspaper reported several athletes were stricken with typhoid fever after competing in an artificial, contaminated pond. "The water was green and slimy, like stagnant putrid pools found in swamps. After the first day's competition, seven of twelve NYAC men were compelled to take to bed, sick from the effects of the water in which they swam," reported the Herald. The New York Athletic Club defeated the Chicago Athletic Association for the gold medal. In 1911, the Federation International de Natation Amateur (FINA), the international governing body for all amateur aquatic sports, adopted the Scottish rules for all international events. Americans continued to play by their own rules until 1912, when, instead of playing their semi-final match in the National Championship tournament, the New York AC and the Chicago AA chose to brawl. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) cancelled its sponsorship of the sport until 1914 when American clubs finally agreed to play under the more civilized international rules.
- The "dry pass" was invented in 1928. This involved teammates passing the ball over the water to one another without ever letting it touch the surface. This drastically increased the speed of the game, which had previously relied on scrambles for balls that were allowed to first drop on the surface of the water. As a result, finesse and quickness became more important traits for a water polo athlete.
World Politics Gets Into the WaterThe most notorious incident in the history of Olympic water polo took place during the 1956 match between the Soviet Union and Hungary. Four weeks prior to the Games, 200,000 Soviet troops invaded Hungary to suppress an anti-Communist uprising, so there was plenty of bad blood between the two sides before the scrappy game started.
The game was marred by brawls and became so brutal that officials called it off altogether. This became know as the infamous "Blood In the Water" match. Hungary was leading 4-0 at the time and was declared the winner; the team advanced to the finals and won the gold.Hungary has also fielded some of the most celebrated water polo players of all time. Dezso Gyarmati won a medal at five different Olympics from 1948-1964 (3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze). Oliver Halassy, who represented Hungary three times between 1928-1936, won 2 gold and 1 silver. What makes his medal count even more extraordinary is that Halassy had one of his legs amputated below the knee as a child! Hungarians are well-known for their extraordinary play in the water. Hungary has won the most medals in Olympic water polo history, with a total of thirteen, including 7 gold, four of them coming between 1932-1956. Like other notable southern European nations, such as Italy, Spain and Yugoslavia, its national team draws its players from a pool of talent that plays in the professional leagues.


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GARDEN GROVE – Residents and local business owners will have the chance to review the proposed Great Wolf Resorts water park hotel development on Harbor Boulevard during a public meeting tonight.
Representatives from the resort operator, Wisconsin-based Great Wolf Resorts, developer Colorado-based McWhinney, architects ADCI, and Garden Grove city officials will be present at the meeting to answer questions and address concerns from community members, said Greg Blodgett, senior project manager with the city's Economic Development Department.
"Our goal is to get the information out to the entire community," he said. "We've heard a lot of concerns from the community about water consumption issues, traffic and congestion. We will try and address all those issues during this meeting."
The development is proposed on Harbor south of Lampson Avenue in Garden Grove's InternationalWEST resort area, about two miles south of Disneyland. The water park hotel resort will feature a 12-story, 600-room hotel with 30,000 square feet of meeting space and an attached, 130,000-square-foot, indoor and outdoor water park. City officials expect the project to bring in $ 8 million in property, sales and bed taxes each year and up to 600 construction and permanent jobs.
The community meeting will also serve as an opportunity for local residents to learn about Great Wolf, a name that is not instantly recognizable here on the West Coast, said Trae Rigby, director of commercial development for McWhinney.
"We at McWhinney and the city of Garden Grove spent one year interviewing operators and Great Wolf was so far above the rest of the competition," he said. "They have the experience and expertise to operate a resort of this magnitude."
Great Wolf resorts operates 11 water park hotels in the United States and one in Canada, Rigby said. The only water park hotel on the West Coast is in Seattle, he said.
Over the last few years, the city's redevelopment agency has acquired the former Fire Station Motel site, the Travel Country RV Park property, which is right next to Town and Country, The Humdinger Bar property, and several homes in the area.
Earlier this year, City Council members approved paying McWhinney $42 million up front after the hotel opens to help the developer with financing the project in these tough economic times.
Financing remains a major hurdle, Rigby said.
"It is a critical next step," he said. "But we are confident it will happen."
The project is scheduled to go before the city's Planning Commission next month. If recommended, it will go before the City Council for final approval later this year.
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