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YUM!!! That's the verdict! I had to wait till I was expecting company to use the mustard, which I posted about yesterday. Turns out it was a huge hit. I offered a bowl of peachy mustard with some charcuterie, olives, some Morbier and other goodies, some not pictured, and it was delicious.
Just the right amount of sweetness and spicyness. I would definitely make this again.


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Contestants from Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race had a blast playing The Price Is Right during spectacular primetime specials filled with tons of prizes and laughs. And, while some of the reality-TV stars went home with some special wins, the best memento was all of the fond memories.
Click through to see what some of the stars had to say about their time on The Price Is Right!
The Price Is Right Primetime Special: Survivor Edition airs Monday, May 23, The Price Is Right Primetime Special: Big Brother Edition airs Tuesday, May 24, and The Price Is Right Primetime Special: The Amazing Race Edition airs Wednesday, May 25 on CBS.

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text: As many as 45 foreign companies and 200 domestic micro, small and medium enterprises are expected to participate in the the 5th India International MSME Startup Expo here next week. Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu will inaugurate the Expo, in which over 200 domestic MSMEs are likely to participate, the organisers said today. Chairman of MSME Development Forum Rajnish Goenka said 45 foreign companies are likely to participate in the Expo being held here during June 22-24, ahead of the International MSME Day on June 27. The event is supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Besides, Goenka said the forum has suggested creation of a Core Group comprising ministries like Agriculture, Food Processing, MSME, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Rural Development to look into the ways and means of doubling farmers' income. Asked whether Prabhu will inaugurate the event, he replied in the affirmative.


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The Man in the High Castle: Season 2, Episode 3 "Travelers" (B)
This episode sent things back in a more compelling direction, though I'm still not sure that everything is equally interesting. The drama happening in the Greater Nazi Reich and in Germany itself is definitely superior to what's going on in the Pacific States, and that's largely because the characters in the former are better than those in the latter. To start with the inferior, Frank is keeping very busy as he now enlists Ed to be the latest thorn in Robert's side as their operation heats up and moves its base into Robert's home, something the antiques salesman really doesn't like. Much as he tried not to, he's also getting very cozy with the resistance, and now he's in it whether he wants to be or not. Arnold was surprisingly forthcoming with Inspector Kido, but Juliana is far enough away from all this that it shouldn't matter. Her chilly arrival to New York showed that the political asylum she thought she was requesting was a far more systematic and unforgiving operation, where she has to be examined for purity and evaluated based on her child-bearing potential. John made a very personal and direct approach, and he did that in the midst of having to deal with his son's unfitness to remain alive in this world, something he chose to prevent by killing the doctor who was following up on John's inaction. Joe's time in Berlin has not been too pleasant, and I'm looking forward to seeing the surprise he's going to experience when he returns home and finds that Juliana is much closer than he ever expected.
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What I'm Watching: The Man in the High Castle
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota official has asked state authorities to investigate whether a request for money by Barack Obama's presidential campaign constitutes an illegal raffle.
In a letter on the campaign's Web site, campaign manager David Plouffe ties the solicitation to the announcement that Obama will deliver his nomination acceptance speech at Denver's 76,000-seat Invesco Field at Mile High.
"If you make a donation of $5 or more between now and midnight on July 31st, you could be one of 10 supporters chosen to fly to Denver and spend two days and nights at the convention, meet Barack backstage, and watch his acceptance speech in person. Each of the 10 supporters who are selected will be able to bring one guest to join them," Plouffe says.
How the 10 will be selected is not detailed. The campaign says the solicitation is not a raffle.
Tom Barrett, the director of Minnesota's Gambling Control Board, said he has asked the state Department of Public Safety to look into whether the solicitation violates Minnesota gambling laws. Only nonprofit charities may conduct raffles in Minnesota.
Obama spokesman Nick Kimball says the campaign isn't conducting a drawing. Instead, the campaign will consider individual stories and other factors in selecting a group to meet Obama.


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SPRING IS LIKE A PERHAPS HAND By Sophia Belkin
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SPRING IS LIKE A PERHAPS HAND By Sophia Belkin
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A5, 24 pages, Black & white digitally printed, Blue risograph cover, Hand sewn, Ed. of 60, 2016
To coincide with Sophia's exhibition of the same name here at GP (SEE IT HERE) Drawings, text pieces, some lovely photocopy work all sit neatly within this little zine. An extension of certain motifs and ideas Sophia plays with and discusses within her show. There's only 60 of these ones so get 'em quick!
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An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that former Colorado state House speaker Andrew Romanoff said the White House had offered him a job if he dropped out of a Democratic primary. Though press accounts have alleged it, Romanoff has not confirmed that such an offer occurred.
Sestak: Bill Clinton offered him job to quit race
Friday, May 28, 2010; 2:00 PM
For nearly three months this year, President Obama and his senior White House aides resisted acknowledging what the top West Wing lawyer finally admitted on Friday: This administration plays politics.
And not always effectively.
In classic Washington fashion last summer, White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel dispatched former president Bill Clinton to put the arm on an old friend, Rep. Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania. Sestak was planning to challenge Sen. Arlen Specter in the Democratic primary; Emanuel wanted him out of the way.
In a phone call, Clinton told Sestak that he had doubts about Sestak's chances of beating Specter. Then he dangled an offer: Would Sestak be willing to drop out of the race if Obama offered him an unpaid spot on a prestigious presidential advisory board? Sestak flatly turned him down.
"I said no," he wrote Friday in a statement, adding that "the former President said he knew I'd say that and the conversation moved on to other subjects." (Sestak handily beat Specter in the May 18 primary.)
Clinton's approach was not an illegal quid pro quo, White House chief counsel Bob Bauer insisted Friday in a two-page report on the conversation. "Such discussions are fully consistent with the relevant law and ethical requirements," he wrote.
Legality aside, it didn't look good, especially for Obama, a president who had run on a promise to change politics as usual in Washington.
The White House had tried this kind of thing before, sometimes with similar results. The maneuver with Sestak recalled Obama's unsuccessful attempts to talk New York's Democratic governor, David Paterson, out of running to retain his position, and the White House's failed attempt to persuade Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to run for the Senate.
Speculation about a deal with Sestak had been floating around Washington for months, ever since he let it slip in a February interview. But Sestak, and the White House, refused to give details about which post he had been offered or who had approached him. That only fed speculation that the administration had something to hide.
By refusing to divulge details for more than 90 days, the White House turned what might have been a minor irritant into a cable-news whodunit. It also gave conservative critics the opportunity to wonder just what the president might have offered to get Sestak out of the race.
"How do you make something out of nothing?" grumbled one Democratic operative who spoke on condition of asked for anonymity to talk candidly about the White House. "By acting guilty when you're innocent."
Republican critics intensified their attacks Friday, as they sensed a White House back on its heels. Ten GOP lawmakers wrote a letter to FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III asking for an investigation. Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele tried to hit Obama where it hurts.


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NOW OPEN!! The new Narrow Boat at Weedon has had an extensive refurbishment. The canalside country pub now offers a great dining venue and superb en-suite canalside rooms.
Food is freshly prepared by our award nominated chef and sourced from local suppliers where possible. Food and drinks can be served to you in the bar, restaurant, heated deck areas or beside the canal on the lawns.
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The Narrow Boat at Weedon is situated right on the Grand union Canal and the A5. It is conveniently close to places of interest, sporting and leisure venues including Silverstone motor racing circuit, the Althorp Estate and Stoke Bruerne waterways museum and canal - click here for more places of interest.
Only 1 hour from London, just a 30 minute journey from the city of Central Milton Keynes and 15 minutes south from the historic town of Northampton, this is an ideal base for business, leisure, or just enjoying one of Northamptonshire's best country pub and dining venue with rooms. You can also book small or large party celebrations in one of our special meeting rooms.
The Craft Guild of Chefs award nominated chef cooks up exciting dishes for every taste from freshly made stone baked pizzas and in house freshly made burgers to fillet steak wrapped in bacon with celeriac mash.
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Paying their way: A survey of Australian Undergraduate University Student Finances, 2000 provides strong evidence to support concerns that students' financial circumstances are having substantial impact on students' studies such that they, and the public that funds them, are not gaining optimum value from their enrolment.
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I am dreaming about a man. His dark hair is badly cut. He's stubbly. He is wearing a white polo shirt and blue jeans. His eyes are blue, or are they brown? He looks Eastern European around the high,curved cheekbones. He would be handsome if he wasn't so pale and expressionless, and if his clothes and hair were better. As it is, everything about him seems designed to hold other people at arm's length.
I wake up. The man's face stays with me as I shower. I know him. I know I know him. I know him well. But I cannot remember who he is or where I know him from.
School? No. Work? No. Through friends? Not that I recall, no-one I'm still in touch with. I don't remember ever meeting this man, but I know I've met him.
Do I like him? I think about it. The feeling I get from this man is one of self-possession. I knew him but I didn't know him. I can't recall ever seeing him laugh, but I do remember his sneer - not at me, but at other people.
A question floats unbidden to the top of my mind. Could this be Matthew?
I don't know what Matthew looks like, not properly. I have an idea, but I don't recall his face. I know he has blue eyes and dark hair. I know he's slim. I know he has a large mole at the top of his left thigh, where it meets his groin.
All day, the dream nags at me. Who is he? Who is he? I know him. He's a real person. We've met. Who is he?
After work I go and meet Amanda. She is with Alex in the Crescent Moon. It's the first time I have met Amanda's latest. With other friends, I might have dressed up a bit more but Amanda's relationships generally don't last long enough for me to figure out their last names, so I'm going to wait and see if Alex has sticking power before I start trying to impress her.
The Crescent Moon is empty apart from a bored barman slowly wiping down the bar and Amanda and Alex, who are sitting on the sofas in front of the large TV screen at the far end of the room. The TV is showing Diamonds Are Forever. I buy a large white wine and take it over to the two of them.
Amanda's nervous. I can see it in her eyes. She stands up and gives me a hug and a quick kiss on the cheek. I inhale her familiar, comforting Amanda-smell; Givenchy, leather jacket, skin.
Alex is sprawled on the sofa. She doesn't acknowledge me. She's wearing a black tank top, black jeans and black boots. Her arms are covered with pornographic tattoos, knots of people doing unlikely things to each other. She's playing with a blue-beaded choker clasped around her neck.
On the screen behind her head Blofeld's satellite blooms like a flower, a thousand diamonds gleaming, death floating silently through the neverending night of space.
I suddenly understand why Amanda's so obsessed with her; she's not only beautiful, she has a movie-star quality, a kind of sullen, exotic sexuality. Like invisible sequins glitter every time she moves her hand through the air. Like a real-life Bond girl.
"This is Alex," Amanda says proudly, as if Alex is a large fish she has caught or something. Alex stares at me silently. Yes, that figures. She's far too cool to observe social niceties. Her eyes are cinnamon brown.
"Hello," I say, and put my hand out. After a moment, Alex shakes it.
And just like that, I remember who the man is. He's a friend of a friend; we went on a blind date once in 2009. I thought he was a dick.
Huh. That's boring. Stupid brain.
I sit down and start drinking my white wine.


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Is your blog gaining new followers?
(How to Transform All of Your Blogs Into Evergreen Content)
It's a question most of us avoid asking ourselves. We know we're "supposed" to blog, and so we dutifully crank one out at regular intervals. Sometimes, the blog is about something trivial, like our cats. Or it's a clear promotional piece for another author or for ourselves.
Don't quote me as saying that either of those things are unimportant. But will they get you new readers? Probably not. So what does work?
Evergreen Content!
Let's talk about something that marketers call evergreen content. I first learned about it from Jeni Elliott (aka The Blog Maven). Evergreen content is that content that people come back to again and again – those posts with engaging titles and easy quotes that we love to forward, comment on, and share.
The main question is: Will people still read this and think it's interesting a year from now?
Now, I know for sure that most of my blog posts are not that kind of content. Are yours? Are they the type of things that your readers are searching for, year after year? For instance, let's say that you write paranormal romances (ahem). You could do a post on your top ten paranormal romances, ever. Or try a post on a popular but timeless book, TV series, etc., and what you think about it. Like "How Anne Rice Transformed Paranormal". (And be nice! We all know karma's moniker.)
What we don't want to do, though, is just continue to post because we feel that we have to. If it's not something great, then don't post it. Don't we all tend to filter out or delete posts and emails that we feel have no relevance in our lives? Our readers are doing the same thing, so make your post amazing. Or at least great.
Make use of keywords.
Even though Google has tamped down on allowing us to find the best keywords, you probably already know what these are for you. For instance, I should have paranormal and romance in my content somewhere, because that's what my readers are searching for. And try these other ways to search for trending keywords.
Know your Reader.
Of course, all of this only helps if we know first who our ideal reader is. Who is that one reader out there that you think of when you sit down to write your blog – that one reader that retweets, shares, and comments on your posts? What does that reader most want from you? Is it recommendations for new books, insight into your writing process, or just general personal information? Thinking of what that person wants will help to shape your writing.
A reader survey is also a great way to get to know your readers. If you already have a newsletter (and if you don't, start now!), then you can include a very short questionnaire on the reader's wishes. A give-way helps here to get responses. Try to see if there is something that the reader gains from reading your books and blogs – what sort of emotional transformation do they get from reading what you write?
What are your tricks for bringing more readers to your blogs? Do you feel as if you are hitting your target audience, or just struggling to find stuff to write about?
Erin writes sensuous paranormal romances set in exotic locales. Her latest book is a sexy minotaur shifter story set in Crete. A regular blogger for Marketing for Romance Writers as well as Heroes and Heartbreakers, Erin is sadly neglectful of her own blog. She lives in Atlanta with her two little paranormal beings and one unruly husband.
Erin also now offers editing services, including help with bios and queries, on her website. She's giving away a critique of a first chapter with a subscription to her newsletter!


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ALcode is an industrial printer applicator designed to automatically print and apply self adhesive labels in real time 'one to one' (last label printed is the label applied) quickly, efficiently and reliably.
'One-to-One' Print & Apply Labelling Machine
ALcode is an industrial printer applicator designed to automatically print and apply self adhesive labels in real time 'one to one' (last label printed is the label applied) quickly, efficiently and reliably.
It is well proven in a variety of variable data printing labelling applications, from logistics carton and tote labelling, to primary product ready meal or fresh produce labelling, capable of operating in even the harshest industrial environments on a 24/7 basis.
Compatible with almost all host IT systems, ALcode labelling machines are simple to integrate with existing production equipment and business process control software systems (such as SAP) via a range of interface options including Ethernet and Wireless.
Where a PC or host connection is either not available or not suitable for the application – e.g. in a chilled environment, where real time batch or shift data needs entering at the point of print, ALcode can also be provided with a choice of local print control solutions potentially allowing complete stand alone operation if desired.
Key to ALcode's ease of integration is it use of the various OEM thermal print engines from the internationally renowned manufacturer, SATO, developers of the first ever dedicated thermal print engine, offering industry standard Windows drivers and command languages as well as both direct thermal or thermal transfer (with ribbon) print and the ability to hot swap printers on multi unit sites.
The printers also offer industry best data processing and print speeds of up to 400mm/sec (16 i.p.s) with print resolutions up to a super fine 609 dpi, available in 4", 5" or 6" print width variants, backed by some of the lowest costs of ownership of any printer and the possibility of advanced options such as 'ribbon save' and interchangeable print head resolutions (e.g. start with a 200dpi machine and upgrade to 300dpi without needing a new machine).
Where requested, ALcode can also be specified with alternate OEM print engines from such manufacturers as ZEBRA, and DATAMAX to name but a few, with their respective print resolutions and control interface options.
Two basic models of ALcode exist:-
Our well proven PLC managed machine, which is ideal for logistics and warehouse applications, where machines have a set label application task to complete and no user settings to adjust (e.g. the application of a shipping label to a carton or tote in automated distribution warehouse).
Or our advanced touch screen controlled 'TS' model, which provides unique functionality not normally found on most one-to-one machines, ideal for applications requiring regular operator interaction.
ALcode in Detail
- Format save function – allowing complete label setups to be stored and recalled
- Variable application delay – allowing positioning of labels without moving sensors
- Ability to adjust virtually all application parameters – e.g. application blow time, print delay etc
- Ability to modify the application sequence logic – via simple graphic interface rather than complex PLC programming. (e.g. wait with piston in or wait with piston out)
- To provide definable outputs to connected devices – with graphic condition display.
- To allow the machine to be switch between manual & auto – for simple setup and test
ALcode is designed in a fully modular manor with a comprehensive range of pneumatic label application systems allowing label application on virtually any face of a product and at any linear speed.
Some common examples of our application solutions available include:
- Air-blow applicator, with or without piston
- Tamp applicator
- Swinging roller applicator
- Swinging plate application system, for contact labelling of moving product
- Rotary arm applicator for front/back and/or corner labelling
- Multi Format Air-blast applicator, for high speed non contact application
Application solutions are chosen according to the speed requirement of the line, surface finish of the product, and label sizes and types to be applied. On the rare occasion a standard application does not exist, we have the skills and professionalism to design a special solution to meet the customers exact labelling requirements.
In choosing ALcode for your print and apply labelling machine needs, you can be assured that the mechanics, pneumatics and electronics have been suitably designed and constructed to meet typical requirements of machines operating in an industrial environment, matching reliability, with user friendliness, accessibility and interchange ability.
ALcode is also available with a comprehensive range of enhancement options. These include:
- Laser scanner to confirm label application & barcode readability
- Product handling and transfer systems (integrated conveyors)
- Safety protection/anti dust cabinets
- Multiple labelling programs e.g. allowing both front and side labelling
- Near end of roll control with colour beacons
- Fibre optic 'label on tamp' monitoring sensor
- Oversized powered unwind and rewind units
See Also ALcode LL (Linerless)
Please Contac Us for more details on our advanced ALcode machine and to discuss your print and apply labelling requirements further.
Key Features
- High performance industrial 'one-to-one' machine, for 24/7 line critical applications
- Single function PLC or multi product touch screen (for easy parameter adjustment)
- Unparalleled range of module application solutions - label application to any face at virtually any line speed
- Choice of OEM TT industrial print engines from world leading manufacturers for ultimate printing & integration
Technical Specifications
|Print Type
|Thermal Transfer
|RS232C, Parallel, USB, RS422/RS485/LAN/Wireless
|Applicator Type
|Possible configurations
|Air-blow with or without piston
Swinging roller
By contact tamp
Rotary arm (front/rear)
High pressure air blast
Swinging arm
Vacuum belt
Special application solutions
|Production speed
|Up to 100 label/min depending on label size and on the applicator configuration
|Label roll diameter
|300 mm (option: 400 mm)
|Power supply
|220V, 50 Hz, 800W
|Pneumatic Feeding
|5 bars, 50 litre/min
SATO Engine
|Max. label width
|S8408 - 131mm
S8412 - 131 mm
S8424 – 131mm
M8460Se - 165 mm
|Print width
|S8408 - 104 mm
S8412 - 104 mm
S8424 – 104mm
8460Se - 152 mm
|S8408 - 203 dpi
S8412 - 305 dpi
S8424 – 609 dpi
8460Se - 203 dpi
|Print speed
|S8408 - 406.4 mm/sec (16 ips)
S8412 - 355.6 mm/sec (14 ips)
S8424 - 152mm/sec (6 ips)
8460Se - 200 Dpi 200 mm/sec (8ips)
Zebra Engine
|Max. label width
|ZE500 4" - 114 mm
ZE500 6"- 180mm
|Print width
|ZE500 4" - 104 mm
ZE500 6"- 168mm
|ZE500 4" – 203dpi
ZE500 4" – 305dpi
ZE500 6"- 203dpi
ZE500 6"- 305dpi
|Print speed
|305mm (12ips) (203dpi)
254mm (10 ips) (300dpi)
Example Configurations
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ALcode Videos
- ALcode Tamp-Blow Carton Labelling
- ALcode Variable Carton Height Despatch Labelling
- Rotary Arm Two Axis Fruit Tray Labelling
- Vacuum Belt Corner Wrap
- ALcode Air Blast Applicator - Mixed DVD
- ALcode Air Blast Despatch Labelling
- ALcode Licence Plate Barcode Carton Labelling
- ALcode Rotary Arm Front of Carton
- Print & Apply Front of Shrink Pack
- Swinging Plate & Rotary Arm Sack Labelling
- Swinging Roller Reel to Reel Print & Apply
- ALcode Swing Arm Side Apply


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Marketing Campaigns
Tourism Partnership of Niagara develops time-bound consumer campaigns designed to drive awareness and consideration for the Niagara, Canada brand primarily as a leisure travel destination.
Each campaign leads with experience and emotion while integrating sub-regional brands and experiences using a cascading approach, focused around our primary target audiences of families and couples with a propensity to travel.
Springtime in Niagara
From April 11th through the month of May, Tourism Partnership of Niagara (RTO2) invites travellers to get out and play in Niagara, Canada.
TPN is Niagara's Regional Tourism Organization. Our core business and how we support the tourism industry in Niagara is through the development and execution of leisure travel marketing campaigns to key out-bound domestic and international markets.Read More


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Giuliana Rancic Back At Work After Double Mastectomy — What An Inspiration!
Just two weeks after undergoing surgery to remove both of her breasts, Giuliana is back at work on the E! News set — are you shocked with her speedy recovery?
Giuliana Rancic is such an unbelievably strong role model for all women. The E! host took to Twitter on Dec. 27 to announce that she was back at work and how much she missed her "second family."
"Back at work today since surgery. Excited to be on set of @ENews," she tweeted. "I've missed my 2nd family (co-workers and you guys!!!) #thankful."
Giuliana's good news comes just two weeks after her successful double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Giuliana announced on Oct. 17 during an interview on the Today Show that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and was undergoing a lumpectomy and radiation.
But just one month later Giuliana went back on the Today Show with her husband Bill Rancic and revealed that her surgery was unsuccessful and she was going to undergo a double mastectomy in order to prevent the cancer from spreading and to pursue her dream of starting a family with Bill.
Giuliana's breast cancer was discovered when her doctor suggested she get a mammogram since she was going through IVF treatments to get pregnant.
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Philosophy Class
My original claim was to assert the need to reestablish an antiquated educational system by demonstrating the apathetic youth it has produced, however this being such a varied subject containing many holes for debate, I've decided to take on a less-cumbersome topic that I am much more familiar and comfortable with; Promoting the expansion of the Clemente Course using this entry as my first step in contribution. As stated by the Clemente Course "the aim of the course is to bring the clarity and beauty of the humanities to people who have been deprived of these riches through economic, social, or political forces. While the course is not intended as a preparation for college, many students have gone on to two- and four year colleges." Four months into this program, I and many other students easily recognize the growth in passion of knowledge among one another. The philosopher Socrates spent his entire life actively wondering why it was that he was regarded the wisest man in all of Athens as he admitted to not knowing anything. Ironically it is because of his admittance and awareness to not knowing anything that declared him wise, because he chased after the "why." At the Clemente, students are encouraged to impose questions upon themselves and to think in a manner that allows one to understand the brightest historical figures and most misunderstood writers alike. Socrates professed that it's best to venture into the things we don't understand, and much like his students, we are enlightened ever so on a weekly basis to do the same As a student to the course of the past four months I can say there is a certain flare our teacher's passions spark that becomes something of a forest fire over the minds of their students that drive them further on the subjects of humanities. A personal favorite occurrence of mine that I've come to enjoy is watching my classmates argue with one another. It's something I've grown to love watching for the sake that the arguments here are never over pointless scuffles, instead we have two sides of the room discuss a debate to challenge each other's beliefs in a very constructive manner. From small group sessions to a full class debate, it's always a sight to see when we share our diverse ideas and passions aloud. In Essence, the Clemente Course is truly a monument to the virtue of humanism. At first glance we are simply a room of people sitting in a box, but if you ask any of us in the most honest of words what it is we do; we learn, we think, and we write.
Affiliation: Clemente Course, Harlem
Life is More Than Just Survival
I have benefited from all the social services this community has to offer. I've been homeless, in the battered women's center, AA, welfare, everything. These agencies taught me how to survive, and I'm proud of that. But Clemente showed me that there is more than just survival: that I have a future out there just like anyone, and I can do more than survive. I saw a new horizon that I didn't even know was there before. So one day I'm going to be a lawyer.
Affiliation: Port Hadlock, WA
Congratulations! To all of us! It was a wonderful experience but it was a real challenge as well, wasn't it? Several weeks into the program, when a few folks dropped out, I realized how valuable my fellow students were to me. It wasn't just words and ideas. It was the human voices expressing those ideas. There was a psychological, emotional, and spiritual energy circulating in that room and most of that energy came from you. Thank you for sharing this year with me. What a magnificent program you folks have created! Every week, not just a new subject but a new professor, a new face, a new voice, a new tone - a new atmosphere. Three quarters of the way through the year and I'm on my way to a class that is just as fresh and unpredictable as the very first day! I never got used to this. I never got tired of it. It seems to me that we all have a little door in our mind that we can close off and allow the words and ideas we don't like to just pass by without touching us. In order to open that door and invite those ideas in, in order to engage those ideas, we need two things - a safe environment, and an idea worth engaging. Week after week after week this program provided both. Several times during this course I've heard discussions about the value of a humanities course as opposed to a more practical, pragmatic program. The problem with practical instruction is that the role of giver and receiver never changes. If you are teaching someone math, it is highly unlikely that you will learn something new about math from your student. In the humanities however, the role of giver and receiver is constantly shifting. Whoever is speaking at the time becomes the giver. This can be a very empowering and validating experience for people in low income situations like us. We are used to being seen as the receiver and are rarely valued for our life experience or our opinions. Being able to share something of ourselves and being validated for this can change our minds about who we are and this change will manifest throughout our lives. Part way through the course, our director left to visit a university in Ontario that is thinking about starting up a free Humanities program, and I remember thinking to myself at the time - "Even if they obtain the funding, recruit the professors, and have detailed instructions on how the program runs, they are still going to need a Mary Lu to make it work." Mary Lu, you have been a bridge between some of the finest minds and biggest hearts in Halifax and ourselves, and the way our society is structured, we really need that bridge because these people would not normally be a part of our lives. Day after day, you created an atmosphere of academic excellence and warm welcome. I could never figure out how you did it, I could just observe the results in every class. I know I speak for the entire class when I say "Thank you so very much. Thank you." -L.D. Halifax Humanities 101, Class of 2011
Affiliation: Halifax, NS, Canada
On Teaching Adults
The playing field was level in a way that it isn't when you're teaching youngsters. I stood to learn as much from them as they did from me: these were people with wide and serious experience. For instance, I taught the philosophy of economics to our class this past summer. When you're talking with people who have worked their whole lives, often in minimum-wage jobs or marginal employment, the conversation takes on more depth. The problems and their responses are more urgent and more deeply felt.
Affiliation: Department of Philosophy, Willamette University
Learning From Students
As a teacher, I always learn from my students. I've never learned more from a single class than I did last summer in the Humanity In Perspective class. Our readings and discussions centered on varieties of love and the relationship between love and living a good life. I was struck by how unromantic about love these students were compared to my normal classes of 18 to 24-year-olds. Humanity In Perspective students, perhaps like most adult students, come fully prepared to disagree with the prevailing myths of popular culture; or, to put it more positively, I've never felt myself in a group more committed to asking tough questions.
Affiliation: Chair, Department of English and Director of the Writing Center Willamette University
Humanity In Perspective
The Humanity In Perspective course may be the most challenging teaching I have ever done. I quickly discovered that a lot of the classroom tactics and strategies that seem to work with Willamette's standard students, that is, the 18 to 22 year olds, did not work altogether successfully with a group which was so diverse in terms of both age and life experiences. The HIP students simply read the text differently! And I found that frequently I could not anticipate how they would respond. They did seem to enjoy the texts and our conversations about them, and they did read thoughtfully and well. But I found myself devoting many hours of preparation in reflection, attempting to image the range of possible responses and how I might work with those responses. It was an amazing challenge that opened up and renewed texts that I have taught frequently and know quite well. I came to see those texts differently, too.
Affiliation: Department of History, Willamette University
Changing My Future
Venture [Utah Clemente Course] impacted my life in a wonderful way. I was facing many trials and tribulations that were very difficult. Right after I started school, I found out that one of my children were addicted to heroin. I was also dealing with my husband being uncomfortable with my pursuing my interests. Now, my child is clean and sober, and my husband has learned how to support me in going to school and furthering my education. If it had not been for my involvement in the Venture program, I am not sure where I would be today. Going through the Venture program helped me to make decisions that will change my future. I have the confidence now to further my education. I have become more aware of what is going on around me and even though politics leave a bad taste in my mouth, I am trying to learn and understand the issues, propositions etc., more than I did before. I have always had a drive to learn. Now that feeling is intensified. I feel ready to be able to pursue my dream of going to school and accomplishing my goal of becoming a degreed person in the future.
Affiliation: Utah
Thank You
Just wanted to thank you, personally, for your support of the Venture program. Ten months ago, my daughter was a 27 year old high school dropout, homeless in Las Vegas, with a felony theft on her record. She asked to come home, and did, and was only able to find work part time at McDonald s thanks to her record. Then she applied to Venture and was admitted. It lit her up. Suddenly, she was coming home Tuesdays and Thursdays wanting to talk about what they d read, the discussion they had in class, essays she was writing. The change was, to us, astonishing. And wonderful.
She not only completed the Venture program, she enrolled full time at Weber State University in January and is completing her first full term here, with good grades. My wife and I were, as I said, astonished at the turnaround, and we both think it would not have happened without Venture and the faculty who work in it.
So, again, from me, my wife, from our whole family: thank you for your support of the program at WSU. It works. If you run into anyone who has doubts about that, please feel free to refer them to me.
Affiliation: Ogden, Utah
[…]Democracy was unreal to me. That word was never in my vocabulary until I took this class, […] My belief in democracy was that "of the people" didn t exist. Democracy to me was full of lying politicians who are hungry for power, money, and fame […] Of the people, it says, until this course I believed that my vote didn t count. My classmates opened my eyes […] Honestly, I didn t understand half of what I was asked to read. Although, I did find them challenging and fun to try learn. But it was my community, my peers, that opened my eyes to see that without a democratic society I would not be free. Free to express myself, free to vote and free to take the Clemente course. I would have a lot taken from me without our democracy.
Affiliation: Clemente Course Graduate 2007
From a Teacher
[…]I have seen students (with severe problems ranging from emotional trauma and substance abuse) who have reached the point of complete despair and resignation, make a complete turnaround after enrollment in Clemente. One student at the end of her dead-end road is now working at an excellent job, saving money, traveling, and making long range plans for her life. She transformed from a dysfunctional "failure" into a caring, contributing member of our community. The single element that precipitated that change was her enrollment in Clemente.
Affiliation: Chimacum School District


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I have lots of stories to tell about Vegas, so watch out for those.
Before my Tales from Vegas, I would like to take this time to announce the winner of my Taste Paperback Giveaway. Remember that? It ended a day after I left for Vegas, so I didn't have the time to announce the winner until now.
So, without further ado, the winner is:
Tayte Hunter
Tayte, you will be receiving an email from me ASAP.
Thank you, everyone, for participating. More giveaways are coming, so stay tuned.
I hope wherever you are, you are safe and dry. Have a great rest of the week!


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Craigie's butchery counter celebrates the return of the local family butcher. Like us, if you love your meat, but prefer to know where it comes from, you'll really appreciate our butcher counter. We're bringing back traditional service that concentrates on high-quality fresh meat from small-scale local producers.
It's just like the good old days of the family butcher who was always full of good advice, ideas and, of course, was skilled to give you the cuts you wanted.
On our counter, you'll find beef, lamb, pork and game from local suppliers we know personally. Not to mention award winning sausages, haggis, black pudding, and much more.
There might even be a bone for your dog!
The Buffalo Farm was recently crowned Pork Sausage Champion 2017 having been officially awarded Pork Sausage of the Year 2017 at the Scottish Craft Butchers Awards!
Our simple but delicious Pork Sausages are the great all-rounder – perfect on a weekend breakfast roll, on the BBQ, as bangers 'n' mash and more!
NEW Butchers Pick n Mix - 5 Items for £20 or 8 for £30!
It's the ideal way to fill your freezer and save money!
Did you know? Buffalo is a very healthy meat that is lower in cholesterol, higher in mineral content and less than half the fat content of conventional lean beef.
Our Butchery counter offers a selection of tender steaks but the Steak Lovers Meat Box filled with a mixture of Auchtertool Angus, Buffalo and Venison is just perfect for anyone who loves steak!
Buy 3lb and get the 4th lb FREE (Vacuum packed perfect for the freezer)
Save up to 20% on Scotch Beef Rump Steak.
6 x 8oz Rump Steak or a 3lb Roasting Joint was £23.85 now £19.00 (while stocks last)
Our fantastic farm shop features the best of Scotland's Larder. Pick up gifts, farm toys, books and cards too!
Our cafe serves breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea and plenty of delicious home bakes using as much local produce as possible.
Visit our animals, play on the swings, take a tractor and trailer ride, become a nature detective and pick your own fruit!
Pigs, piglets, chickens, horses, sheep, pygmy goats, we've plenty of animals for you to meet!
Why not pick something up for tea from our award winning butchery. High quality fresh meat from local suppliers.
Pick Your Own at Craigie's is big business! Families come back year after year to enjoy the fruits of our labour.
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Posts tagged 'Design for Print'
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Pippins Logo & Menu Design
February 8, 2019 at 4:56 pm
Pippins is a new Coffee, Tea & Cake café based in Mumbles. They required a logo design & a menu design ready for the launch day. They already... (more)
Photography Calendar Design for 2019
September 15, 2018 at 7:47 am
Calendar design for 2019 – this one was created for Tom Way Photography. My A4 calendar design template has not changed over the last 4 or 5 years,... (more)
Xero Lipo Leaflet Design
May 17, 2018 at 4:55 pm
Folded leaflet design for Xero Lipo, designed as B2C promotional material for clinics to promote Laser Lipo treatments. The inside pages are split into four sections, using bold... (more)
Clinic Success Brochure Design
March 23, 2018 at 1:27 pm
Trifold A4 brochure design for a global laser manufacturer. The brochure was created for the UK marketing department, so they can help each of their clients run a... (more)
MBA Clinics Advert Design
March 2, 2018 at 6:10 pm
An aesthetics clinic required an advert design for a national magazine. They had already produced a mock-up design that was split into two halves… top & bottom. They... (more)
Laser Magazine Advert Design
September 16, 2017 at 3:12 pm
A4 magazine advert design for Cosmeditech – created to promote their latest laser product, the Primelase HR. Similar to the previous months advert, but making it a little... (more)
London Clinic Poster Designs
August 30, 2017 at 2:31 pm
Series of posters for a London based skin clinic, advertising their range of treatments. A number of posters were created as A3 prints for inside the clinic, also... (more)
Photography Calendar Design 2018
August 15, 2017 at 4:19 pm
Calendar design & print for a UK based wildlife photographer, Tom Way. Using my standard, simple A4 calendar template, the photography is the main ingredient to this design.... (more)
Glitter Tattoos Flyer Design
August 10, 2017 at 4:35 pm
Simple flyer design for a Glitter Tattoo company. Created as an A5 flyer, to be insert in their gift set products & kits… to advertise their range of... (more)
Laser Technology Advert Design
August 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Magazine advert design for a Laser Hair Removal device, supplied by Cosmeditech. Designed in keeping with the brand – using the familiar design traits, colours & features. It's... (more)
Lumenis Exhibition Design
March 24, 2017 at 3:09 pm
Large format graphics for a Lumenis UK exhibition display. The exhibition was 6m wide by 2m tall, so the design needed to be separated into several panels, which... (more)
Cosmeditech Advert Designs
December 16, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Set of magazine advert designs for Cosmeditech / Xero. The first advert was created for a more corporate magazine, and the second (Xero) advert was created for a... (more)
Heath Skin Flyer Design
December 10, 2016 at 4:18 pm
Simple flyer design for Heath Skin, to promote their new website & cosmetic products. The flyer was produced as a print-ready PDF and a JPEG for online /... (more)
Xero Magazine Advert Design
November 10, 2016 at 7:02 pm
To launch the Xero range of laser machines, they required an advert design to be run in several cosmetic magazines. The advert needed to be clean & eye-catching,... (more)
Xero Brochure Design
September 22, 2016 at 2:42 pm
To help launch the Xero product line, a brochure design was required to outline the benefits & main selling points in easy to read, bite-size chunks. The design... (more)
Glitter Body Art Exhibition Design
September 8, 2016 at 6:51 pm
Large format exhibition banners, created for Glitter Body Art who attend various shows each year. The banner designs intended to instantly convey the main line of products, rather... (more)
Cosmeditech Brochure Design
August 16, 2016 at 7:47 pm
Cosmedtech needed a corporate brochure design, providing an overview of the company & it's products. The brochure design needed to convey the scientific / technical nature of the... (more)
2017 Calendar Design
July 20, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Tom Way is an excellent wildlife photographer who required a bespoke calendar design to promote his photography services. The design was intended to be clean & minimalistic, using... (more)
Harrys Poster Menu Design
July 14, 2016 at 4:12 pm
Large format poster / menu design for Harry's Catering. A series of A1 posters advertising their latest menus for a local event. The poster designs were intended to... (more)
DermClinic Magazine Advert Design
April 1, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Half page magazine advert design for West London Dermatology Centre, advertising their latest promotion for laser hair removal. The design was intended to reflect the style of their... (more)
Skinova Exhibition Design
February 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm
Large format banner artwork designed for Skinova Cosmeceuticals, exhibition graphics for an upcoming trade show. The design was intended to be clean & simple, showcasing the range of... (more)
Packaging Graphic Design
January 28, 2016 at 7:25 pm
More packaging design for Glitter Body Art. Due to the popularity of the original box designs, they created a new series of boxes to help market specific lines... (more)
Football Comp Flyer & Poster
November 6, 2015 at 5:12 pm
Flyer & poster design for a football tournament. I was sent a few paragraphs of text, with basic instructions to create a flyer & poster… they said I... (more)
Ferret Rescue Calendar 2016
October 22, 2015 at 6:03 pm
Design & print of the 2016 North East Ferret Rescue Calendar. Hopefully creating some awareness for those North East Ferrets! Using my A3 calendar template, plus some nice... (more)
Bio-Tech Exhibition Design
September 17, 2015 at 6:32 pm
Large format exhibition display for Chromogenex – promoting their latest laser / radio frequency devices. The exhibition occupied a corner stand, which was 3m tall & required two... (more)
ReForm Launch Advert Design
August 14, 2015 at 5:05 pm
Magazine advert design for ReForm – the latest device produced by Chromogenex. Using the clinical style & colours of Chromogenex, the advert design is intended to be clean... (more)
Phaser Magazine Advert Design
July 31, 2015 at 8:28 pm
Phaser advert design for the Cosmetic Magazine. In keeping with the Chromogenex style – which is clean & clinical, the advert was aimed at the cosmetic / aesthetic... (more)
Stencil Packaging Design
July 23, 2015 at 6:22 pm
Glitter Body Art required a range of custom designed boxes to enhance their products. The packaging designs were produced using Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign – the background designs... (more)
Wildlife Photography Calendar
July 16, 2015 at 2:53 pm
Custom design & printing of a wildlife photography calendar. The photographer required a clean, minimalistic calendar design which simply showcased his photography. The calendar was designed using InDesign,... (more)
Felinz Bespoke Calendar Design
January 9, 2015 at 4:53 pm
The Felinz are a troupe of models & recording artists who provide functions & appearances in & around London. They required a bespoke calendar design to promote their... (more)
Chromogenex Exhibition Display
December 5, 2014 at 5:33 pm
Large format exhibition display graphics for Chromogenex. This banner was created for a European aesthetics exhibition. The banner itself is just over 1 meter tall. The artwork was... (more)
Wedding Fireworks Brochure Design
November 13, 2014 at 1:52 pm
A local fireworks company needed a brochure design to promote their services to the wedding industry. The design needed to be quite classy, fitting in with a wedding... (more)
Argus Calendar Design
November 13, 2014 at 1:44 pm
Bespoke calendar design for the Unofficial Argus Calendar 2015. Using photographs of front page headlines taken throughout the year, the Argus calendar required a bespoke template to showcase... (more)
Bespoke Calendar Design 2015
October 17, 2014 at 2:09 pm
Design & printing of the 2015 Toddington Calendar. Using my standard A4 calendar template, the calendar design features 12 photos from a local photographer, with space on each... (more)
Ebony Exhibition Banner Design
October 17, 2014 at 2:05 pm
Large format graphic design for Ebony V – a new range of products by Glitter Body Art. The design was created for an exhibition display, produced as 3... (more)
NEFR Custom Calendar Design
October 17, 2014 at 2:01 pm
A3 wall calendar design & printing for North East Ferret Rescue. The bespoke calendar design includes photographs of ferrets rescued by the charity. The design includes advertising on... (more)
Ice Princess Exhibition Display
October 9, 2014 at 6:49 pm
Large format exhibition graphics for Glitter Body Art. Designed for the winter exhibition display, advertising their seasonal products. The design was split into 5 panels – each measuring... (more)
Touchscreen Software Advertising
September 26, 2014 at 5:17 pm
Full page magazine advert design for Blackbox AV, created to advertise their new range of touch-screen software packages. The advert was designed to follow on from their previous... (more)
Audio Player Magazine Advert
September 12, 2014 at 2:36 pm
Half page magazine advert design. For the launch of their new range of audio products, Blackbox-AV needed an advert designed which presented the products with impact & style.
Performace Tyres Flyer Design
August 22, 2014 at 2:08 pm
Double sided A5 flyer design & print for Performance Tyres. The client had seen previous work on my portfolio relating to the motor / tyres industry. They wanted... (more)
i-Lipo Magazine Advert
August 16, 2014 at 12:57 pm
Double page spread magazine advert – designed to advertise i-Lipo, by Chromogenex
Help Hollie Banner Design
July 3, 2014 at 6:56 pm
Large format banner design for the Help Hollie charity. Hollie is a young girl with Leukemia, the charity's hashtag (for Twitter) is #putyourpantsonyourhead – any help is appreciated!... (more)
Glitter Tattoo Poster Design
May 15, 2014 at 6:33 pm
Generic poster design for a glitter tattoo business
UnDone Vintage Flyer Design
January 15, 2014 at 6:50 pm
Vintage flyer design for a fashion boutique
Architectural Calendar Design
December 3, 2013 at 9:03 am
Landscape Calendar Design & Printing
Karolinka Calendar Design
December 3, 2013 at 8:53 am
Custom graphic design calendar
Dog Calendar
November 2, 2013 at 3:37 pm
Promotional Doggy Calendar
Print Bleed & Margins
October 26, 2013 at 6:01 pm
This article explains how to set up artwork for print when using full bleed images. After explaining it to countless people over the years via email or over... (more)
Calendar Design & Printing
October 19, 2013 at 12:32 pm
Promotional calendar design & printing for an agriculture business in Aberdeen. Using my standard A4 wall calendar template, the photographs & logo were placed throughout the calendar, exporting... (more)
Ferret Rescue Calendar Design
October 4, 2013 at 9:37 am
A3 Wall Calendar Design & Printing
Clothes Show Advert Design
September 26, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Tabloid magazine advert design
A3 Poster Design
September 26, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Colourful poster design
2014 Photo Calendar Design
September 21, 2013 at 6:13 pm
Toddington Village Calendar Design
Sarason TV Leaflet Design
August 30, 2013 at 2:02 pm
Leaflet design for a Waterproof LED Television Specialist
Doors4Less Newspaper Advert
July 5, 2013 at 10:40 am
Doors4Less newspaper advert design
Football Tournament Brochure Design
May 23, 2013 at 9:29 am
Brochure design / program for a series of football tournaments in Bolton
Rugby Festival Programme
March 23, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Rugby Tournament programme / brochure design
ElecSafe Business Card Design
March 18, 2013 at 9:50 am
Simple business card design for ElecSafe
Promotional Calendar Design
March 17, 2013 at 10:34 am
Design, printing & delivery of a promotional / charity A4 wall calendar
Hindi Wall Planner
March 17, 2013 at 10:19 am
2013 Calendar / Year Planner with Hindi / Hindu dates & events


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Shapely Frock....The Vista
Reader, be warned. If you visit Starbucks in The Vista on a weekday morning, you are in for a mad scene. You might, however, be lucky--as I was--to see attractive people speaking jibberish, yet somehow winding up with a cup of coffee at the end. What is a mokka frappa latta grandy soy dopiaspresso? I thought those were the magic words from Pee Wee Herman's playhouse. Apparently not. I have been unable to open a door using them....yet.
Indeed, I sound like a cranky old man who could use a spot of espresso. Seeing this woman did brighten the whole experience. I liked the bold print, the shape of the dress--and the way she was wearing her hair. What fun!


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Rap Reincarnations: "Brenda's Got a Baby" versus "Keisha's Song"
As a genre, hip-hop's narrative abilities lend themselves well to bridging the gaps between generations. This series explores the then/now of rap songs with the same themes.
Then: "Brenda's Got A Baby," by Tupac Shakur
Now: "Keisha's Song," by Kendrick Lamar
"In Brenda's Got a Baby," Tupac introduced listeners to Brenda, a young woman whose life is devoid of hope. Highlighting social problems assault, teen pregnancies, prostitution, and drug abuse, Brenda's story hit close to home for every woman in the ghetto who faced such adversities. (A visceral image of Brenda giving birth on a bathroom floor is crude but effective.)
Section.80 saw Kendrick create the character Keisha, who, like Brenda, was a teen haunted by sexual abuse. However, Kendrick reveals he wrote the song as a warning to his sister. He witnessed Keisha walking the same path that left Brenda dead.
As it happens, Keisha's favorite rapper was Tupac Shakur, and her favorite track was "Brenda's Got a Baby."
Both Keisha and Brenda were also characters created for their artists' debut albums: Keisha's story is concluded in Good Kid, m.A.A.d City's "Sing About Me I'm Dying of Thirst," where Keisha's sister criticizes Kendrick for recreating "Brenda's Got a Baby" with her sister as the focus; Keisha's sister later dies, but instead of meeting a violent end she dies an implied slow death from AIDS, further reinforcing the message.
Kendrick has gone on record to state that Tupac was the biggest influence on his musical career, a thought that would again be revisited on To Pimp A Butterfly's "Mortal Men."
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2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300 - Kawasaki
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- Year: 2014
- Make:Kawasaki
- Model:Ninja 300
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2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300, 2014 Kawasaki Ninja® 300 The Ninja 300 is the best lightweight sportbike available today, bar none. It is more than capable of surprising hard-edged competitors with twice its displacement in tight and technical conditions. That exceptional dynamic capability shouldn t be a surprise; considering the Ninja 300 boasts many of the same performance-enhancing features found on larger Ninja models, such as a digital fuel injection system and a F.C.C. clutch with assisting and slipper functions. Compared to most sportbikes, the Ninja 300 also offers a more comfortable seating position and an easy reach to the ground, for ease of use and maximum day-to-day riding enjoyment. Key Features may include: Low 30.9-inch seat height and tapered seat boosts confidence for smaller riders 296cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin design offers far superior highway passing power and clearly dominant acceleration compared to other lightweight sportbikes Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®) system uses dual 32mm throttle bodies and provides outstanding throttle response and superb fuel economy F.C.C. clutch with assist and slipper functions provides excellent power handling capabilities with a light feel at the lever. Design also makes clutch easy to modulate and reduces the effect of back-torque to help minimize wheel hop when downshifting Sportbike bodywork features an aggressive and edgy design with strong Ninja family DNA that sets the Ninja 300 apart from its lightweight sportbike competitors High-tensile frame provides optimum flex for superior feel and agility compared to the competition 10-spoke 17-inch sportbike wheels look great and can fit premium sportbike rubber for optimum handling Six-speed transmission features a roller-type shift drum for smooth actuation coupled with strong gears for maximum durability. It also offers a wide selection of ratios to match varied riding conditions and its positive neutral finder makes it easy to find neutral when stopped Kawasaki Air Management System (KAMS) uses a special deflector to channel hot air from the back of the radiator, so that it exits the bottom of the motorcycle, instead of being blown onto the rider when the fan is active. This makes hot days and slow traffic much cooler than it would be if riding another brand of lightweight sportbike
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Our Allied Health Program is designed to meet the needs of local allied health providers working in primary care. We aim to engage and support their education and practice needs, increase the level of multidisciplinary partnering to improve patient health outcomes and develop systems that enhance effectiveness, efficiency and quality in allied health service provision throughout the ACT.
Live Healthy Canberra
Capital Health Network recently launched a new easy to use online directory to connect Canberrans with physical activity programs, nutrition support services and social participation opportunities, in an effort to keep people active and well.
The LiveHealthyCanberra directory is a one stop shop connecting people in the Canberra region with programs and services that aim to improve health and reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other lifestyle related diseases.
If you have a program or service that you would like considered for inclusion on the directory, please make an application using the form found on the Registration Information Page.
LiveHealthyCanberra was established by Capital Health Network and has been developed with the support of ACT Health as part of the Healthy Weight Initiative.
Membership of Capital Health Network (CHN) is free and available to allied health professionals in the ACT, and provides a range of benefits and services.
These include information and support services on the following:
- Information on allied health MBS items
- Information on how to work more effectively with GPs and general practice
- Information on the eHealth records system, secure messaging and Healthcare Identifiers (HI) service
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By Douglas Farmer
Turley Publications Staff Writer
Even as the Citizens Casino Impact Study Committee is readying its final report on potential impacts of a resort casino on the community to the Palmer Town Council, the ultimate form gaming in the state could take has shifted with the political tug-of-war in Boston. The possibility of casinos at racetracks and slot machine parlors at different sites are competing for political and financial attention with the resort model.
Representatives of Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (the governing body of the Mohegan Sun casino adjacent to Uncasville, Conn.) signed what was in effect a 99-year lease last fall on 150 acres of land owned by Northeast Realty Associates across from the Massachusetts Turnpike entrance on Route 32 in Palmer. They did so with the expectation that some version of Gov. Deval Patrick's bill to establish a licensing process for three destination casinos on the north shore, south shore and in western Massachusetts – a proposal that died in committee last year – would be signed into law during the current legislative cycle.
Paul Brody, the vice president of development for Mohegan, said he expects that a lease will be signed for a storefront in downtown Palmer by next month that will serve as a clearinghouse for public, media and government questions related to employment opportunities and design of the site, that they currently envision as a casino with restaurants, retail shops, a 4,500-seat events center and a 600-room hotel providing jobs for 3,200 to 3,400 people. Renderings will be available for those interested, he said.
"It's too soon to tell what's going to come out of the Legislature but we think our model will be an element of it," said Brody.
'Mohegan has the capital'
While he acknowledged the international economic downturn has affected the casino industry – Mohegan Sun halted plans for additional hotel space in Connecticut last year and several casino operators have filed for bankruptcy nationwide – he said the corporation definitely has the capital to move forward with its Palmer concept.
In response to the legislation that Patrick filed in 2007, the Palmer Town Council appointed a committee of residents to analyze the financial, social, cultural and physical effects of a casino in town. Subcommittees have been working on reports on impacts related to housing, education and infrastructure, among others. The Town Council has asked Gerald Chudy, chairman of the committee, to appear before them in April.
Last summer, a random telephone survey of 485 Palmer residents done by the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Center For Policy Analysis indicated respondents favored a casino in town by 55 percent to 25 percent, with the remainder undecided. Clyde Barrow, the director of the center, noted that these results cut across all sorts of boundaries including gender, age and income, though those of higher education and income were less likely to be enthusiastic. The survey was financed by Northeast Realty, though results do mirror that of a non-binding referendum in town conducted in the late 1990s.
Regionally, town officials have gathered in the Western Massachusetts Casino Task Force in recent months, drafting a letter to then-House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi last year urging further study of ramifications for host and abutting communities where casinos are concerned. And the anti-casino group Quaboag Valley Against Casinos (which originated in Monson but has expanded to include other towns) has not only lent support to political candidates but is planning a letter to Palmer abutters of the Northeast Realty property and a traffic simulation to show what a large number of cars to and from the casino could mean to the area.
A horse race for casinos
But even as casino backers have seen renewed hope with the abrupt departure of DiMasi and the ascension of new Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop), an advocate for gaming in Massachusetts, the picture has become hazy when it comes to the structure and location of such facilities. DeLeo himself has been an advocate of establishing casinos at racetracks, welcome news to people like Gary Piontkowski, president of Plainridge Racecourse in Plainville, as well as those in western Massachusetts who care for and race horses in various states.
"In today's age, there are a great many more slot players than casino gamblers and in the places that I race horses, the slots have been a boon and supply the cash for improved racing," said Paul McHugh of Ware, who cares for and transports horses to Plainridge and other locations throughout the northeast. "Gary has been a great ambassador for the industry, which not only affects those at the track, but those who care for horses, grow hay and provide other services."
That was a sentiment shared by others, like Nancy Schechterle of Wilbraham, who currently has four horses that she is either bringing to trotting competitions currently or plans to in the near future, traveling to tracks in places like Yonkers, N.Y. She said the influx of money that would come from some form of gambling at trackside would allow for increased purses for winners.
"I know how some people feel that it's cruel but I can tell you, being down there with the horses with the trainers and drivers on the paddock, they love it," she said.
And Robert Kenney of Belchertown, who sold a horse farm a few years ago, noted that while full-fledged casinos could take years to materialize, they could open at racetracks in a matter of months.
"In places like Plainridge and Suffolk Downs [in East Boston], the environmental studies have already been done and there is already security and a staff that is used to handling money," he said.
Piontkowski has said he is not opposed to a casino in Palmer or anywhere else, but that racetracks made financial sense as the starting point for their development. While resort casinos are very expensive to create (Mohegan plans to invest around $1.1 billion in Palmer, should the Legislature allow it), Plainridge is eyeing a $100 to $125 million expansion with a 52,000 square foot building allowing for room for 300 video slots and many more machines.
Piontkowski and Brody have pointed to different studies in support of their positions. The former has referred to one done by Jefferies & Company, Inc. in February that smaller scale regional operations with fewer financial demands for taxes and capital have done better than destination resorts have, while the latter pointed to a report from Linwood, N.J.-based Spectrum Gaming Group commissioned by Patrick last year that said the state could collect between $500 and $700 million of the $1.1 billion spent in Connecticut and Rhode Island by residents of the state, should the governor's concept move forward. It also pondered more unpredictable social implications of a casino, such as gambling addiction, drunk driving and an increase in traffic.
Uncertain political result for casinos
State Rep. Todd Smola (R-Palmer) has said with the budget crisis producing a considerable cloud over the work of the Legislature in recent weeks, he was uncertain of the route casino debate would take in the near future. However, he acknowledged that DiMasi's departure presented a very significant shift in the political winds on the issue of casinos and gambling.
He said he was not in favor of giving racetracks preference, though he has also been careful not to say how he feels about casinos in general. He has always spoken publicly about the need for education on the issue, at both the state and local level.
"The racing industry has been on the decline and why should we go out of our way to support it?" he asked. "The way I see it, put licenses on the market to the highest bidder, if we're going to have them."
Add to that the political debate in the Legislature that has revolved around a preliminary proposal by state Treasurer Timothy Cahill to allow for the creation and licensing of three smaller scale operations and 9,000 total slot machines in the state along with the privatization of the state lottery (which he said would raise hundreds of millions in revenue), and one has about as clear a picture of what reality will look like in the end as that of a first-time gambler stepping to the card table for the first time.
Palmer Town Councilor Paul Burns, a member of the Western Massachusetts Casino Task Force, said this week he is troubled by the specter of Cahill's proposal, because although it would presumably not put quite as much stress on local infrastructure as would a full-scale casino, it would also not create the same windfall of revenue from an operator. And he also pointed to discussions that began last fall surrounding hundreds of acres in Warren currently owned by the Massachusetts Turnpike that could be open for discussion when it came to the placement of a casino. In a somewhat perplexing move, when advocating for a casino in western Massachusetts in the contest of his broader proposal, Patrick included Worcester as part of "western Massachusetts."
"I think if something is going to happen it could be soon, and we may not have the luxury of time to respond to it," said Burns. "At the council level, we haven't made any decisions, but we may have to change somewhat the charge we gave to the Citizen Casino Impact Study Committee. With all the talk about it, and the condition the state is in from a financial point of view, I wouldn't be surprised if we see another casino bill being debated this summer."


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Becoming a SLMS
To be a School Library Media Specialist (SLMS) you must complete the training and certification requirements established by the NJ State Board of Education. The training requires the completion of coursework in both library science and education. The certification process requires that you meet all of the application requirements through the NJ Department of Education.
What do SLMS do?
The school library media specialist (SLMS) endorsement is required for any person who serves as a school library media specialist in all public schools. The functions include delivery of instruction in information literacy skills and the development and coordination of school library media programs and resources. The functions also include the delivery of instruction in the evaluation, selection, organization, distribution, creation and utilization of school library media. Media are defined as all print, non-print and electronic resources including the technologies needed for their use.
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You can review the study requirements for SLMS certification on NJDOE's website
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If you have taken some library science and/or education coursework, NJDOE can assist you to determine what courses you will need to complete. Effective October 1, 2015 NJDOE will again be accepting applications to review applicants' transcripts to determine if their coursework meets the requirements for specific certificates.
What NJ Colleges/Universities offer Programs Leading to Certification as a SLMS?
New Jersey City University
Contact: Laura Zieger, Ed.D.
Phone: 201-200-3420
Contact: Joyce Valenza, Ph.D.
Phone: 215-518-1846
Contact: Allison Machiaverna
Phone: 848-932-8742
Seton Hall
Contact: Joseph Martinelli, Ed.D.
Phone: 973-275-2733
Contact: Ellen Pozzi, Ph.D.
Phone: 973-720-3784
Review the information provided by the Universities offering approved programs for the SLMS certificate. Make an appointment at the University to discuss your educational background and to find out more about the program you must complete. Universities generally assist enrolled students who complete a program or course of study with the certificate application process. You should also review the state's certification regulations and application process.
Where do I get information about becoming certified?
The NJ Department of Education is the agency that administers the certification regulations including the application process. The SLMS certificate is an Educational Services Personnel endorsement. Go to the NJDOE Certification Home Page http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/ and click on the Educational Services Personnel tab at the top of the page to go to the Overview page and follow the guidance provided.
How do I find out the requirements for the certificate(s) I want?
You will note there are three different types of SLMS certificates available – CE, CEAS and Standard. You may apply for the CE, CEAS, or Standard certificate depending on your educational background.
The Standard certificate is issued to an individual who has successfully completed the coursework and a yearlong residency program in a school library. Individuals who hold a permanent New Jersey School Librarian or standard Educational Media Specialist endorsement are also eligible to receive the standard SLMS endorsement.
NJDOE's website provides specific detail about the required coursework and application process, including fees and documents that must be submitted. Also, Customer Service is available to the public during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except major holidays). The Customer Service telephone number is (609) 292-2070.


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Location: San Jose, California
Phone: (408) 299-1200
Fax: (408) 998-4895
Mark Good is a Partner and member of the Intellectual Property, Commercial Law and Real Estate Litigation Practice Groups at Terra Law LLP. Mark Good's area of practice is primarily in the area of intellectual property, real estate and business litigation, focusing on trade secret disputes, trademark, copyright, computer and Internet law, including domain name disputes in ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) administrative proceedings, and counseling to businesses regarding protection of their intellectual property and entertainment law.
His experience with real estate cases includes those involving land use, purchase and sale transactions, construction defects, partition, easements, quiet title, adverse possession, slander of title, eminent domain, title insurance claims, foreclosure actions, brokerage commission claims, partnership dissolutions, and commercial lease disputes. Mr. Good has also represented public sector employees in employment disputes, and government subcontractor employees involving issues of Top Secret clearance.
Mr. Good joined the firm after retiring as a police sergeant, during which time he supervised investigations, police reserves and the tactical team. Mr. Good is serving his third term as an elected member of the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Education, serving as its President in 2013-2014. Previously, he was associated with the boutique Intellectual Property law firm of Davis & Schroeder, and worked at Roberts & Elliott LLP, starting its Intellectual Property law section.
Mr. Good is an adjunct professor of law at Lincoln Law School and a founding member of the Intellectual Property Clinic at Lincoln Law School in San Jose, California. The IP Clinic is the first patent and trademark clinic in Silicon Valley, and is one of only 18 patent and trademark clinics nationally.
Mark Good has been named to the Northern California Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in California for 2012. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
The selection for this respected list is made by the research team at Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.
The Rising Stars lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines across the country. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to superlawyers.com.
The first Super Lawyers list was published in 1991 and by 2009 the rating service had expanded nationwide. In February 2010 Super Lawyers was acquired by Thomson Reuters the world's leading source of intelligent information for business and professionals.
Areas of Practice
Intellectual Property
Entertainment Law
Real Estate and Business Litigation
Trade Secret Disputes
Computer and Internet Law
Bar Admissions
U.S. District Court Northern District of California
U.S. District Court Central District of California
U.S. District Court Southern District of California
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
Major: Certificate in High Technology Law
University of Phoenix
Major: Organizational Management
San Jose State University
Major: Criminal Justice Administration
Published Works
Procedural Requirements for Trademark, Intellectual Property Clinic Workbook, 2014
Registrability of Trademarks, Intellectual Property Clinic Workbook, 2014
Honors and Awards
Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2012 – Present
Northern California Rising Stars, 2012 – Present
Police Officer of the Year, Gilroy Exchange Club, 1996
Police Officer of the Year, Gilroy Exchange Club, 1995
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law section, Member: Forum Committee on Entertainment and Sports Industries
California Bar Association, Member
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member


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OBAMA AND CONGRESS vs. 'THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA'
By Dr. Laurie Roth
October 1, 2010
The battle is on, the cameras and media whores offer their sold out close ups and distortions while the political blood flies. The strategies to win this all or nothing match are clear but who will win?
Strategy for Obama and congress is most clear: Lie, seduce, play the race card, promise, call names, create crises, divert media attention and operate around the American people, rule of law and constitution. Do it in a fast and furious way so no one will have time to respond.
Obama battle gear:
Anti American CZARS
Obama rerouted the socialist transformation road around congress by assigning 32 czars into positions of regulatory and policy control, only answering to him not congress. It is most clear from Obama's response the last two years to any criticism and challenges to his 'socialist change plans' that he hates our constitution and any constraints to his view of power. There isn't enough time to possibly overview all his czars but here are a just a few descriptions found on Glenn Becks site:
1 – Cass Sunstein – Regulatory Czar – Liberal activist judge believes free speech needs to be limited for the "common good". Essentially against 1st amendment. Rules against personal freedoms many times – like private gun ownership and right to free speech.
2 – John Brennan – Terrorism Czar – Anti CIA activist. No training in diplomatic or gov. affairs. Believes Open Borders to Mexico and a dialog with terrorists and has suggested Obama disband US military.
3 – John Holdren – Science Czar – Fierce ideological environmentalist, Sierra Club, anti business activist. Claims US business has caused world poverty. No Science training.
The Rest…HERE


text: This concept is direct representation of the function of lighting. It used an edgy and strong dark and light contrast. It is a modern approach, that pushed the brand to a new level. The logo is inspired by the ON signal. The branding is based on 2 colors only: Dark Blue or Azzuro (Famous for the Italian Soccer team) and a phosphoric green. To reinforce the origin of the brand, we used the italian flag on the packages and communication material.


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Saturday, December 15, 2012
10 comments:
- Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblings said...
I had this same inspiration last May when I saw some farm wheels at the Memorial Day Flea Market - don't you just love it!!
- December 16, 2012 at 4:46 AM
- Pamela... Beehind Thyme Garden & Wares said...
Oh, my... you are JUST too creative & such an energy-filled soul, how do you do it???
I admire all that you do & visit with you often here on your blog!
Christmas Blessings from Kentucky,
- December 16, 2012 at 8:16 AM
- Beckyjean said...
Love your wreath!!
Merry Christmas!!
- December 16, 2012 at 9:20 AM
- Terri at Finder's Keeper's said...
Is it for sale???? I love it.
- December 18, 2012 at 1:53 PM
- Marlis said...
Love this piece. Do you know what It was? is it for sale? Marlis
- April 29, 2013 at 1:59 PM
- Marlis said...
Love this piece. Do you know what It was? is it for sale? Marlis
- April 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM
- LeeLee said...
I love it! And to think my son throws stuff like that away and sells it for scrap. I still have a few buried treasures I will make a wreath with.
- November 11, 2014 at 9:28 AM
- Heart Vintage Design said...
Lovely wreath and always love your booth. I've been making them from old baby carriage wheels. See you in January.
- November 28, 2015 at 6:51 AM
- Franklin said...
This isn't a piece of farm machinery. It was a vent that went around an old stove pipe on the second floor of a home. It opened and closed to let heat go upstairs. I have one from my Grandma's house.
- May 14, 2017 at 7:39 PM
- JOE MCMILLAN said...
is it for sale?
- October 16, 2018 at 5:15 AM


text: My sisters are such an indescribable source of joy and comfort in my life. I've been truly lucky to have them in my world and treasure each moment with them completely. When my youngest sister Cecille recently asked if I would be up for taking some portraits of her there was zero hesitation and only excitement. She brings a sense of poise and simultaneously a sense of calm to her images that is honestly a dream to photograph. Her essence is translated so purely through the lens it really takes my breath away. It's our second shoot together and now I know, it's just an amazing reflection of who she is. Here are a few from our recent shoot in Portland.