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Friday, July 19, 2013
Things That Can be Carried on a Bike (#502)
Two boxes containing salads and other prepared foods. A camera bag containing a camera, charger, and an extra lens. A small book bag containing (not surprisingly) a couple books.
Urban Simplicity.
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Articles Tagged 'Füssen'
Neuschwanstein: Munich's most popular day tripApril 30, 2012 | Things to Do | Read More
Neuschwanstein Palace (technically not a castle) is the fairytale castle that Disney modeled the sleeping beauty castle of Disneyland after. Located almost two hours outside of Munich, it is the most popular tourist sight in the country.
Neuschwanstein at its prettiestSeptember 26, 2011 | Travel Tips | Read More
Millions of visitors come to Munich each year to see the famed fairytale castle of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. As a tour guide that visits Neuschwanstein at least twice a week, a lot of people ask me what time of year they should visit. My answer is simple: every season of the year has its nearly...
Neuschwanstein in the winterJanuary 14, 2011 | Travel Tips | Read More
It's now the middle of the winter and since I regularly visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, I thought I would share with you a few bits of information which may be helpful to you if visiting in the winter. First of all, Neuschwanstein is located two hours southwest of Munich. The fastest and...


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The voting booths in the school auditorium were packed during the lunchtime rush, but voters got in and out fast. With ballots turned in, "I voted" stickers in place and their democratic responsibilities complete, it was time for recess.
"I feel like I am actually voting because they are doing the actual elections," said fifth-grader Asaph Sendrey, 10.
An earlier version of this story had the wrong last name for Asaph Sendrey.
Davis Magnet School's fourth-through sixth-grade students participated in their own election Tuesday as candidates ran for six student council positions. Nearly 50 students gave speeches in front of their peers and parents in the morning before students voted during recess and lunch in real voting booths donated by the Orange County registrar of voters.
Students expect to find out which candidates won during Wednesday's flag deck.
"We want to teach them about the democratic process and that it's extremely important to vote, and that every vote counts," said teacher Lisa Holman. "We tried to emulate everything they will see in real life."
During the morning speeches, candidates for each office — president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, spirit leader and reporter — had their chance to pitch themselves. All of them, that is, except for Camryn Carter, who ran for president unopposed, and therefore delivered her acceptance speech.
"This year I envision the best year for Davis yet," the sixth-grader said.
During their short speeches, made from behind a podium, each student was dressed for the occasion, boys in collared shirts and ties, to explain why they were the best for the job.
Students listed their qualifications ("I have a brain wired for math," said Jay Boyce); used catchy slogans ("I won't fudge it, I'll manage your budget," said John Casey); tried humor ("Stay classy, Davis Magnet School," said Brandon Peck); and made campaign promises.
"Davis Magnet school is already one of the best schools in Orange County," said Brendan Picquelle. "As vice president, I will do what I can to make it one of the best schools in the nation."
Secretary candidate Ellery Stephenson rapped.
"....I'm calling all Davis Ducks to take a chance on me and vote for Ellery for super-secretary," she said.
A number of candidates ran for each position — a whooping 18 students ran for reporter, for instance.
"It was kind of hard to decide — it was a little tense," said sixth-grader Timothy Shannon. Ultimately, he was able to cast his ballot. "I just decided by what speeches sounded best for the job."
For Timothy, it was important that the best people for the job were chosen, and fifth-grader Alexandria Anderson had the same feeling.
"It's important to choose who will run the school," Alexandria said. "I feel kind of special doing it because I feel like I'm making a decision for the school,"
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The New Britain BeesŌĆÖ newest first baseman signing is a towering 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. But his gravitational presence isnŌĆÖt because of his size, itŌĆÖs because of his name: Manny Ramirez Jr., the son of former Red Sox great and world champion Manny Ramirez.
The 22-year-old Ramirez Jr. is fresh out of the University of San Francisco, after spending his freshman year at Central Arizona Community College. He went back and forth from first base to designated hitting with the Dons and is coming off a senior season where he hit .267 with three homers and 16 RBI in 42 games.
Even though Ramirez Jr. is starting the season on the inactive list, manager Wally Backman is confident he can produce when Ramirez Jr. gets on the field.
ŌĆ£MannyŌĆÖs a big kid. HeŌĆÖs got some power and heŌĆÖs still pretty young,ŌĆØ Backman said. ŌĆ£I think heŌĆÖs still got to prove himself in this league and heŌĆÖs going to be given the opportunity to do that.ŌĆØ
ItŌĆÖs hard not to compare Ramirez Jr. to his father. After all, Manny Sr. is one of the most recognized names of his generation, with his play and attitude.
They both have the same style of game, primarily power hitters. But the elder Ramirez found a way to do it consistently, whereas Ramirez Jr. has yet to do so.
But Ramirez Jr. embraces the challenge of following in his fatherŌĆÖs footsteps.
ŌĆ£We always just fool around with each other. And heŌĆÖs just as human as I am,ŌĆØ Ramirez Jr. said. ŌĆ£HeŌĆÖs lost his superpowers so IŌĆÖm trying to hold the name. IŌĆÖve got two younger brothers who are coming. So weŌĆÖre trying to build a legacy.ŌĆØ
When you share a name with one of baseballŌĆÖs most feared hitter in his time, that is naturally going to bring a fair amount of pressure and expectations, but Ramirez Jr. follows his fatherŌĆÖs advice in dealing with that.
ŌĆ£He told me, ŌĆśjust be yourself and take the game as it comes to you and donŌĆÖt really try to force too much.ŌĆÖ IŌĆÖm one of the youngest here so IŌĆÖm not going to try to take that to heart,ŌĆØ Ramirez Jr. said.
Originally from Miami, Fla., Ramirez Jr. admitted the cold weather has been a bit of a culture shock, especially since he had never been to Connecticut before joining the Bees. But heŌĆÖs appreciative of his first professional opportunity since graduating.
ŌĆ£This is my first year out of college and I wasnŌĆÖt really into the pro market yet,ŌĆØ Ramirez Jr. said. ŌĆ£So I havenŌĆÖt really looked into many leagues or different situations. Thankfully this is my first opportunity and IŌĆÖm really excited about coming here.ŌĆØ
Ramirez Jr. sees playing for the Bees as a great chance to ŌĆ£get my ABs and focus on what I need to work on to get to where I need to be,ŌĆØ and giving him a chance to play baseball at a professional level. He knows one of the teamŌĆÖs greatest strengths is the number of players with experience, especially at the Major League level.
ŌĆ£YouŌĆÖve got Reid Brignac who is that captain-like figure, with like 10 years of experience underneath him. So thatŌĆÖs great to have in the clubhouse. You got Manny Delcarmen, whoŌĆÖs got a ring. So thereŌĆÖs a lot of experience,ŌĆØ Ramirez Jr. said.
He may be a youngster on a squad full of older, more experienced players, but Ramirez is ready to go, as is the rest of the team.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖre super excited. WeŌĆÖve been itching and I know a lot of guys are excited to get to affiliated ball. WeŌĆÖre just trying to win and see where it takes us,ŌĆØ Ramirez Jr. said.


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Book Title: Songs of the Earth
Series: Sumeria's Son #2
Author : Lexi Ander
Publisher: Less Than Three Press
Length: 49.000 words
Genre : Paranormal, Fantasy , Urban Fantasy
Release Date: January 7 , 2015
Cover artist: LeBurden Design
Thrust into the role of Prince of the Lycans, Tristan strives to find his footing in a life suddenly rife with secrets and lies—and danger. Betrayed by a Goddess meant to safeguard him, desperate to protect his consort and their growing tribe, he can only prepare for the worst and struggle to hope.
And then the worst comes to kill them…
I sat on my horse, Dancing Socks, in the middle of the river that cut through my property, the chill of the water numbing my legs. We were stuck, trapped between two creatures of myth and a Goddess of the Lycan race. Behind me, six of my warriors in the fearsome Lupe battle form braced to protect me.
I was in deep, deep shit. For the life of me, I couldn't see a way out. Two Shirdals―lion-eagles also known as gryphons―one in front of me and one behind, effectively cut off any escape. Socks and I couldn't outrun these Sumerian creatures of myth. But they were the least of my problems. What held my full attention was the woman standing before me on the water's edge.
The Goddess Ki, clothed in a long, flowing gauzy dress, wearing a crown of ram's horns, with a bow and quiver of arrows over her left shoulder and a cudgel hanging from her waist. She held a lion cub's leash while regarding me with a stern, assessing gaze.
"Tristan Javed Ksathra Janick, Prince of the Enkidu, do you know who I am?"
How could I, or any Lycan, not know her? Regardless of what had happened today, I'd believed there was a solution. There was always a way out as long as I continued to breathe—but this, her, I couldn't fight and win.
"You are the Goddess Ki, consort of Enki, Lady Life, mother of all living things, Nourisher of Kings. I greet you, Goddess. Do with me as you will."
From across the water, Ki smiled a very white smile. "Come to me, Tristan. We have much to discuss," she commanded.
I nudged Socks with my knees and she reluctantly finished crossing the stream, nervously tossing her head and rolling her eyes at the Shirdal. Once out of the water, I guided her a safe distance to the side and dismounted, removing her wet saddle and blanket. Her muscles twitched as she held still for me.
For a moment, I leaned my forehead on Socks's shoulder. She reached around and nibbled at my hair. Not a half hour ago, I had left the ranch to go for a ride. The morning had offered many revelations with an accumulation of events that changed the course of my life.
After breaking the bond with my Twin Flame, Theo Sullivan, I hadn't expected to find happiness or to fall in love with my best friend, but I had. Last night we made love, and it had been the best night of my life. This morning I'd awakened to find out I was born of royal blood, and Ushna was my chosen consort. Before I could begin to grasp what that even meant, Caspian MacCuill—one of the Magi—and a group of Lycan warriors invaded my home and attempted to kidnap Ushna and blackmail our friend, Gregori Borchetta, which led to Ushna being shot while trying to protect me.
All I had wanted was an hour. One single, measly hour to gather my thoughts and figure out what the hell we needed to do next. Instead, I sat trapped with no way to escape. The only course of action left to me was to save as many lives as possible. No mortal defied a Goddess and lived. If only I knew what I'd done to draw her attention.
Reluctantly, I straightened, petting Socks's velvety nose before I removed her bridle. Giving her a smack on the rump, I sent her away. With luck, she'd return home safely and not be eaten.
Ready for whatever fate awaited me at the hands of a Goddess who hadn't walked the Earth in a very, very long time, I turned to Ki and waited. It couldn't be taken as good fortune that she was here now.
"Why so gloomy, Tristan? Do you think so poorly of me that you expect to be struck down by my hand?" Ki asked, head tilted to the side as she stared with almond-shaped black eyes.
One Shirdal lay at her feet, allowing Ki to scratch the feathers between its ears. The picture presented seemed surreal, two things that shouldn't exist in this modern world of skyscrapers, automobiles, space shuttles, and nuclear bombs. Yes, I kept an altar in my room where I left burnt offerings to the Warrior Goddess Anat and Shamash, God of Justice. Believing in the Gods and Goddesses didn't mean one would manifest into my world and actually speak to me.
"I don't wish to offend, Goddess. It's… well… this has been a very unusual day. Right now, I'm assuming the worst because I cannot fathom why you are here—speaking to me."
She gave me another toothy smile and glanced across the water to the Lupes harassing the other Shirdal. "Please call your warriors to you, Tristan. The Shirdals meant you no harm. They were only playing."
I barely withheld an ugly snort. Playing with me? I could imagine them playing as they tossed me about with their sharp beaks. Without a word, I lifted a hand to the Lupes and they entered the water, intent upon me as they crossed in a straight line.
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If you haven't read the first book of this series STOP do not read any further! You absolutely have to read the first book before starting this one!
I had not read the first book when I started this one and I was instantly lost. I got through the first two chapters and had no idea what was going on. I went back and read the first book and everything suddenly made sense. The story is intricately woven with numerous characters who are well developed and jump off the kindle.
Tristan never knew he was of royal blood, he thought he was less than normal. His lover Ushna has been his best friend his whole life and his only companion since the bond was broken between Tristan and his Twin Flame. Ushna has dedicated his life to Tristan, secretly in love with him for years. When they finally consumate the desire between them Tristan finds out that he is a Prince to his people, destined to be King.
Now Gods have come to "help" him claim his throne but at least one causes more harm than good. And the relationship between Tristan and Ushna is tested by not only the growing followers but by Tristan's changing DNA. Working through these obstacles the love between them grows.
I cannot wait for the third book in the series to find out what happens between these two!
Author Info:
Lexi has always been an avid reader, and at a young age started reading (secretly) her mother's romances (the ones she was told not to touch). She was the only teenager she knew of who would be grounded from reading. Later, with a pencil and a note book, she wrote her own stories and shared them with friends because she loved to see their reactions. A Texas transplant, Lexi now kicks her boots up in the Midwest with her Yankee husband and her eighty-pound puppies named after vacuum cleaners.
Web site: http://www.lexiander.com
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
I can see clearly now
I'm sitting here this morning having coffee with Gerry, the sun is out, the snow is still powdery and glistening in the sunlight, birds are all over the bird feeder and one little bird is chirping away. Gerry just commented that it sounds like its saying "stupid, stupid, stupid". He's right, it does, haha! It must be talking to all of the fools that have left their cars half in the road up and down our street. People in the south, stay out of your cars when it snows!
We had a beautiful snowfall yesterday. The light fluffy powdery stuff that is so beautiful falling and nice to take a walk in. Not the usual southern snow that is mostly ice and creates havoc on the roads. Except this one caused its own havoc on the interstate, road crews didn't see it coming and when the south gets an inch of snow, it is apocalyptic according to the local news channels. I40 was a parking lot. You guys up north must get the biggest laugh watching us down here trying to deal with our tiny snows. I went to work in my Subaru, not a problem. It was fun being in the store with my pals, watching the snow and talking with the few people that ventured out to shop. Carrboro is a walking town so its much easier to get out in snowy weather.
In other news, I got contact lenses on Monday. I have been thinking about it for awhile, and Gerry finally has decent vision care insurance that is available to spouses also, so I went for it. I think I'm going to like wearing them once I get used to them and get the prescription right. I wore them to work yesterday, big mistake. I have multi focal lenses and I don't have the small print reading part adjusted quite right and I couldn't see the totals on the register or prices on items so thank God we only had a few customers, and those were used to me being inept at the register anyway, haha! (We have such a complicated computer system. At least its a Mac! ) I had them looking at the register telling me how much they owed, also thankful they are honest :-)
Its nice to have peripheral vision again and not be seeing the world through a frame. It was easy enough to figure out how to take the contacts in and out, although I got my right eye irritated on the first day, so it was just a bit uncomfortable. Here is the best part of it all though. The insurance covers eye exams and regular lenses or glasses. But I wanted the multi focal lenses and of course it didn't cover the evaluation and fitting for those. So I had to pay for that out of pocket. The cost? The exact number on the check I got for my barns on Saturday! I love when that happens. It happens a lot to me. Whenever I get a little extra cash for my work, something comes up that will be the exact same amount. Thank you Universe for looking out for artists!
We have more snow coming tonight, so there will be more mass hysteria to come. I'm probably not going to turn on the TV anymore. It just gets too ridiculous watching the news reporters out with their rulers measuring the snow on a busy highway and what is up with all of them now getting in their News Two Mobile Weather vehicles, riding around with a camera in their face and telling us to stay home, if we must go out make sure we clean off our windshields, (duh?! ).
Go get your bread and milk for those milk sandwiches tomorrow!!!!
Stay warm, think SPRING!!!
6 comments:
- Dennis Allen said...
It's a good day for a Subaru up here too.
- February 25, 2015 at 7:44 AM
- Laurie said...
I love those synchronicities too, where it's obvious the universe is looking out for us.
- February 25, 2015 at 10:13 AM
- Lori Buff said...
The birds have been crazy busy around here for the past few days. I'm not sure why but it's fun to watch them if they aren't calling you names. Hehe
I hope you continue to enjoy the contacts, seeing is good.
- February 25, 2015 at 2:44 PM
- cookingwithgas said...
This snow is messing with me. I'm just going to get snowed in and let the world pass me by.
Contacts, what fun.
That bird was talking about the weather....
- February 25, 2015 at 4:21 PM
- oldgreymareprimitives said...
baby girl and beau are in Atlanta doing a film and they are under some emergency snow thing also..I guess lala land has a few advantages.. :D
- February 25, 2015 at 6:19 PM
- Michèle Hastings said...
It took me quite a few visits before I got my contact lenses straight. I first tried the two different lenses in each eye thing then settled on multi-focal. Distance isn't real sharp and small details aren't great. I love them when I am working in the studio. No more glasses sliding off my nose or scratched lenses from clay.
- February 26, 2015 at 11:03 AM


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Ireland's Dementia Village
Purpose-built community for memory loss sufferers to be built in Limerick after success in The Netherlands
Ireland is moving ever closer to following the Dutch model of adopting purpose-built villages for people diagnosed with dementia. Construction work has begun on the first of these villages in the town of Bruff, County Limerick.
It is based on a similarly designed community in De Hogeweyk in the Netherlands and will see 18 homes built together for those suffering from memory loss.
Each home will have its own living room, bedroom, bathroom and private garden and the village will include a cafe, beauty salon, gym and talking sheds in the hope of creating a relaxing environment for its residents.
The company behind the project, CareBright Community, which has offices in Limerick and Cork, said that its research shows that small scale household models have a positive impact on those living with dementia.
"People living in this community will feel safe and included. It will be a place where they will flourish," General Manager of Care- Bright, Collette Ryan, said. "Imagine having your own new home, where you will be surrounded by all the things you love and cherish, that favourite chair, family photos, music you love and enjoy, a comfy bed with no alarm clock buzzing at 6am."
Family can stay too
She added that family and friends will be able to stay overnight with their loved ones in the purpose-built homes. There are currently more than 48,000 people diagnosed as living with dementia in Ireland. This is expected to rise to 141,000 by 2041.
Almost two-thirds of those under CareBright's watch are living with dementia and, though a lot these can live productive, healthy lifestyles in their own homes, others are left facing the prospect of moving into a nursing home.
Majella Murphy, Business Development Manager at Care- Bright, explained how her company's extensive research led to the concept of the Bruff project, as an alternative to an inevitable stay at a care home:
"We visited several sites in the UK and Holland and found the successful household model being used in Holland was similar to the vision we had in mind," she said. CareBright said that this model – which "goes against routinised care and the development of institutionalised cultures" – will "change the face of dementia care in Ireland".
Residents will be able to pay to make use of the village under the Fair Deal scheme.
The four-acre site will cost €5.5 million to build and has received funding from multiple donors including Limerick billionaire JP McManus.
Further fundraising is currently ongoing in order to complete the project's construction phase.
Memory loss event at Leeds Irish Centre
Meanwhile in Leeds Irish Centre there will be a special event dedicated to the importance of helping those in the Irish community who suffer from memory loss.
'The Importance of being Irish' – run by Leeds Irish Health and Homes – aims to highlight the amount of support these people need and wants to ensure that their voices are heard.
A series of guest speakers are attending the event, including Dr Mary Tilki, the founder of Cuimhné – Irish Memory Loss Alliance. She will share her expertise on the subject, while the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Gerry Harper, will talk about the role the Irish community plays in the city.
There are 7,031 Irish people in Leeds, of which more than 51 per cent are over 50 – the largest proportion of any ethnic group in the city.
Leeds Irish Health and Homes wants to help develop support services for those of that age who are struck by memory loss and hopes the event will provide some insight into how to achieve this. Any commissioners or providers of memory loss services, as well as anyone interested in the Irish community, are invited to attend to hear about the findings from the research.
The event will be held on Monday 26th September from 12.00-2.30pm in The O'Meara Lounge at the Leeds Irish Centre, York Road, Leeds, LS9 9NT


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The Boulders lost to the New Jersey Jackals in yesterday's 10 inning game, 6-5. Rockland began the game with a 1-0 lead, but the Jakcals quickly tied the game. It was back and forth with the Boulders taking the lead again after Bomback brought in two runs, but the Jakcals eventually took the win.The two teams play again tonight at Yogi Berra Stadium in New Jersey.
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I feel that it is safe to say that maybe, just maybe spring is on the horizon. The sky has taken on a beautiful blue:
There are signs of green popping up through the tangle of leaves in the "forest area" of the yard:
And it was great fun to take advantage of the light to take some shots around the pond. I love my fossil rock:
Last night was the final class for my photography 101 course. I have a couple of weeks off, then begin the next level. I'm excited. Because the weather was so nice and there was still a bit of daylight at 6:15, we all gathered our gear and hit the streets of Troy. We were free to shoot whatever we wanted, and starting near the river was my choice. I loved the look of this railing- in all its rusted, chipped glory. A perfect perspective angle- shoot low, take advantage of lines, play with angles.
Troy is a beautiful city in many ways, and I wanted to capture some of the old, some of the grandness of the city:
Not a perfectly angled shot, but I like it...and it gave several of my classmates a good laugh as well as a memory to take home. As I was attempting to meter this narrow street, I was off curb and there was no traffic at all....for a minute anyway! As I progressed in metering and sharpening my photo, I was "accosted" by a very large brother, in a very large SUV, with a very loud horn who decided he had to pull up right there near the curb- and I was in his way. He was not at all pleased that I didn't move immediately, so I figured I had best shoot and move. From the rockin' of the rap inside the vehicle and his not so nice look as he jumped out of his (left it) running car (where was he headed in such a hurry??), I think I made the best decision....but alas, my art suffered for it.
Seeing as the streets were a bit unsafe, I took to the side alleys (hummm...safer?). Bingo! I have two photo series I felt I wanted to begin. One was "Doors". My first door shot presented itself. Again the perspective and angles:
Then I found my second door. This is one of my favorites from the outside shoot. This is just one of three wood doors in an alley, and I loved how by shooting it from this angle there is a hint of something being "inside" or "behind". A door. A mystery.
The sun was beginning to set, so we were called to head back to the Arts Center. The sky and clouds over the river were gorgeous. Unfortunately, I had just missed a rowing team as I walked back up the street above the river walk.
Another favorite of the night- that golden hour that professional photographers always rave about. It is so pretty when you have it...and I got the silhouette I was hoping for, so I felt good about that.
And then it was back to the Arts Center
and our "grand review". We also had a quick lesson in editing in camera raw. A very interesting mini-lesson indeed. I am now going to try my hand at shooting in raw more. The tweaking and editing one can do is incredibly easy and totally amazing.
With more practice I think I might become a fairly decent photographer. I'm not aiming for pro status, just a competent gal behind a camera. I can see why this hobby can become a passion. Now to find more doors....oh yes, and that second series of shots?? Cityscapes- I think that would be grand.....


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This day started early, and brought our first sight of rain during the tour. The group embarked on another journey through time to walk the same grounds the members of our regiment walked 97 years ago. The tour drove down the old Roman road between Arras and Cambrai—the center line for Canadian Corps attack on August 28th, 1918. This was the second operation of the final 100 days campaign. The Canadian Corp attacked over a span of four days in order to break six kilometers of the outer defenses of the Hindenburg Line, a line of defence that had long been considered unassailable. On September 2nd the corps attacked the main defenses of the Hindenburg Line with tank support and broke through in three hours. During this battle seven more Canadians were awarded the Victoria Cross.
Serving members of the British Columbia Regiment (BCR) along with the Regiment's Association next took part in a parade alongside the Calgary Highlanders and Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's Own) in Viller les Cagnicourt. In 2008 the British Columbia Regiment had dedicated a plaque to Private Walter Rayfield, VC, who had been awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery on September 2nd, 1918. Three more plaques have now joined Rayfield's, and were dedicated at the parade to the memory of Sergeant Arthur Knight from the Calgary Highlanders (10th Battalion CEF), as well as Lieutenant Colonel Cy Peck, and Lance Corporal William Metcalf from the Canadian Scottish Regiment.
The contingent marched through the city to the sound of the pipe band, and took part in the ceremony. Once the ceremony concluded, members were able to view the plaque dedicated to Private Rayfield and the other three other Victoria Cross winners. A reception was hosted at town hall, which had been decorated with WWI museum items and a great collection of posters, school projects, and pictures. The Canadian contingent was delighted with the warmth and generosity of the local people.
The tour then moved on to Canal du Nord, which was stormed by the Canadian Corps on September 27th, 1918. This was the battle where Lieutenant Graham Thompson Lyall of the 102nd (North BC) Battalion was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions. During the battle, Lieutenant Lyall and his platoon captured a strong point in addition to 13 prisoners, one field gun, and four machine guns. The memorial for Lieutenant Lyall is located in the village in Bourlon alongside the French war memorial.
The Canadian War Memorial for this battle is at Bourlon Wood—a feature that was captured during the first day of the battle. Vern Salisbury, assisted by Major Virk and Corporal Parker, walked up the numerous steps to visit this memorial. One of the coolest moments happened on the way down from the memorial. Vern is a big fan of the pipes, so Pipe Major Matt Dolan played the pipes while Vern made his way down the steps. While coming down the stairs Vern raised his hand with a clinched fist like he had just won the lottery. The enthusiasm from Vern made everyone's day just that much better!
One of the highlights of the trip was the visit to the Vimy Ridge Memorial. This is the last site where the Canadian Regiments would gather together for a parade. The Vimy Ridge Memorial is absolutely breath-taking whether it is the first time or tenth time you see it. Having the honour to march on the same ground as those who fought in the war was amazing. While the clouds gathered over the memorial during the march, the skies opened up and the sun shone on the guards once they arrived at the base of the memorial.
After the parade, the group toured the Grange Tunnel and the preserved trenches used in the preparation for the attack. The trenches were the jumping off place for the PPCLI during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The group was able to walk through the tunnels and experience the conditions. Once the tour was over, Major Evans presented the tour guide with the BCR Commanding Officer's coin.
After a long day of parades and memorials, the tour group along with our bus driver, Peter, was looking forward to a well-deserved day off.
Submitted by: Captain Majeet Vinning, Colonel (retired) Keith Maxwell and Bob Hall
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Congratulations to Gridiron Financial for finishing 2014 as the #1 Team in all of Family Heritage. Gridiron boasted 4 of the top 15 agents in all of the company, the highest per agent commission rate, and is one of the fastest growing agencies, with agents located in over a half dozen states around the country.
Gridiron's leadership group consists of Dan Janjigian (Austin, TX), Ron Miller (Weslaco, TX), Chad Buehler (Seattle, WA), Peter Holguin (El Paso, TX) and Irene Neal (Phoenix, AZ). The organization was promoted to full Directorship status in December of 2014, and remains as one of the hottest incubators of new insurance agents in company, both in and out of Family Heritage.


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Goldfish Late Night People Warehouse Edition in Amsterdam at Warehouse Elementenstraat on Saturday, March 17th, 2018
GoldFish is back in Amsterdam!
After a sold out ADE show we couldn't keep you waiting🎊
One electronic music act that never fails to mesmerize is GoldFish. On March 17th, 2018, they return to Amsterdam for another mind-blowing album show––this time in one of the city's most infamous industrial venues, the Warehouse Elementenstraat.
Dave and Dom's fifth album 'Late Night People,' released last October, is arguably their best to date. This remarkable collection of tracks, which took them the longest time to make, comprises a wide variety of musical influences, yet remaining unmistakably GoldFish. As Dancing Astronaut puts it, it's 'a masterful combination of production elements, genres, and sounds to create one of the more unique electronic albums of 2017.'Their album launch at ADE sold out in no time, and turned out to be one of the festivals undisputed highlights.
In fact, this show at De Melkweg sold out so quickly––leaving many in want of a ticket–– and was such a staggering success, the band decided to grace the Dam one last time on the Late Night People Album Tour. For their Warehouse Elementenstraat show, they are bringing along a few famous musical friends to spice up the party even more.
So for those who like to groove: don't miss out on this opportunity to see one of dance music's most infectious live shows.
Saturday, March 17th
Warehouse Elementenstraat
Doors: 20:00 – 01:00
Age: 18+
Early birds: €18 (excl service costs)
Regular: €24 (excl service costs)
Festicket: http://festkt.co/q1vKwZ
See you guys 17th of March!🎷🎹
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Interview with Candice Eberhardt, ACAR's 2016 Tomorrow's Leader Today
As announced in yesterday's press release, ACAR is proud to announce that Candice Eberhardt has been named ACAR's 2016 Tomorrow's Leader Today.
Candice was kind enough to answer a few questions to give us insight into her passion for real estate and why she is excited to be involved with ACAR.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in real estate? I began selling houses part-time as a means to create extra income. My passion for working with others and providing them with housing is what drove me to leave my job of 9 years in corporate America and pursue a career selling real estate full-time.
What inspired you to become more involved with ACAR? After selling houses for so long, I began to feel as if there was more I needed to offer as whole instead of just helping people to buy and sell homes. I wanted to find a way to give back to an organization that has continuously supported me over the course of my career.
Why do you feel belonging to ACAR is important for real estate professionals in Cuyahoga and Summit counties? I feel that belonging to ACAR is important for us agents because it offers a variety of services that are needed in order to promote growth within our careers. The support I've received has been excellent. Because of the two counties combining as one, we also have a stronger voice on issues that may affect our business.
What does it mean to you to be named ACAR's Tomorrow's Leader Today? It means a lot to me to have been chosen for this award, because it reminds me that hard work truly does pay off. It has also increased my eagerness to be even more committed to this organization.
How has your involvement in the community affected your career? Do you believe volunteer work makes better real estate professionals? Absolutely. Being involved in the community has opened up many doors for me, and the more involved I become, the more my career progresses. I sincerely believe that what's done for others is ultimately returned to you, and sometimes even more. Volunteering is also my way of giving back to a community and to an organization that has given me so much.
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I am so proud of you!! You are the best at what you do!
I sincerely appreciate your support over all of these years Judith Banks, thank you for everything!!!
Candice, Congratulations! I am so very proud of you. I know how hard you have worked. Praise God you are reaping the benefits of your labor. May God continue to bless you. Love you.
Thank you Ms. Miriam Green! That really means a lot coming from you and I love you too ❤
Candice, you are truly a "servant-leader". You are an example of what it means to be an influencer in your community as evidenced by this award. It is well deserved and this is just the beginning for you. Congratulations. I am proud of you!!!
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Support for Third-Party Emulators and Real Devices
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CLDC Emulation on a Windows Mobile Device
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JSR 82: Bluetooth and OBEX Support
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Wildlife watchers at Severn Trent's Carsington Water welcomed the return of a rarely spotted bird to the site over the festive season.
The Great Northern Diver had missed a winter and it was feared that it may not return.
However, Severn Trent Water ranger John Matkin said: "Last year was Carsington's first winter when a Great Northern Diver hadn't landed at the site. When November came it was feared this may be the second year when it didn't return, but we were delighted when the rare bird was spotted slightly later than usual, in December. Bird watchers now flock to Carsington to see the Diver and add it to their year's list or just to get good views of this beautiful bird."
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Implementing of Mangopay Wordpress plugin and Adjust google geolocation API with my Wordpress theme -- 3
Бюджет £250-750 GBP
Thanks in advance for your interest in my project. I have two tasks which I would like done for my wordpress website. It is a online marketplace similar to freelancer.com itself.
I would like to request that you can please quote a reasonable price and please do not quote low just to snatch the project!
...but regarding the task:
I would like my google API fixed and a new plugin for Mangopay payment gateway implemented. Here is some more information about them:
1)Geolocation Search feature. I have had the google geolocation API implemented, so that employers can input their location and freelancers within a certain radius of the project/employer will receive notifications of the job so they can bid. But on the "Search Freelancers" page, I wanted one of the filters to be a location field, and next to it I wanted a "Radius" drop down menu so the employer can select a radius and the filtered results will only show freelancers who are located within the radius of he location chosen. I also wanted the same on the "Search Project" page so freelancers can select a location and then a radius so the filtered results will show only jobs within a certain radius.
Secondly, my geolocation key is not working and the current key belongs to somebody else. I would like my key replaced for the geolocation API.
I would also like to implement an escrow system. Currently I am using the FrE credit plugin, which displays the Balance, funds which are held in Escrow..etc
Here is details for Mangopay: [login to view URL] [login to view URL]
2) I would like to implement Mangopay API, there is a wordpress plugin for this too: [login to view URL], and like it to work with the FrE credit plugin, so when funds are deposited, it will show in the FrE credit balance, when funds are in escrow I would like i tto show in the escrow field, the amount being held. Also I would like the transaction history to be displayed in the transaction history in the FrE plugin.
I am not sure though if the Mangopay API which has its own dashboard where users can manage and veiw thier transactions, if they do and it is better I will be happy to have that replace the FrE plugin on my website.
Also I would like service fee to be:
2.5% + 25p per deposit and
2.5% + 50p per withdrawal
Also, I would like for users to be able to deposit funds into thier acount (or thier Mangopay wallet) which should be displayed on thier wallet balance.
Currently if a user accesses his/her balance, they can deposit funds using, paypal or stripe, but I would like these options removed and replaced with the magopay option only.
Currently when a freelancer bids on a project, and the buyer accepts, they are prompted to deposit the funds to cover the bid price. Currently the theme uses payment methods such as, Paypal, and stripe, but I would like this now to prompt payment with mangopay. Can I also have the paypal, stripe and transfer options removed for this also.
Also, currently, freelancers, have option to save thier bank and Paypal details so when they withdraw
funds the funds are sent to the saved details. This does meet UK regulations but Mangopay does. Also with magopay, userrs can save thier details with mangopay so I would like current feature, to save bank details in database, to be replaced so the user enters details into Mangopay API. Also, the last developer caused a few bugs, in the payment deposit flow, which I would like ammended.
(please request screenshots)
There is also one small bug, an error message appears when trying to select a bid on a project I would also like fixed.
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Yao Zhang has a benefactor to thank for helping him gain a college education, but he will never know the person's identity.
Born in Myanmar to a Chinese family, Zhang was not recognized as a Burmese citizen, which limited his educational opportunities. He traveled to Mandalay, one of Myanmar's largest cities, to go to school.
He eventually joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission to Australia. While there, his mission president encouraged him to apply for admission at Brigham Young University-Hawaii following his mission. Zhang did, and doors of opportunity opened for him to get his education.
Zhang graduated in April with a degree in finance. But his education would not have been possible without someone's generous donation to LDS Philanthropies, an organization that receives funds for LDS Church-sponsored philanthropic activities with the goal of blessing and changing lives.
"I really, really appreciate the donor's contributions that make it possible for all the people who are willing to come and study here," Zhang said in The Presidents' Report, a BYU-Hawaii publication. "They (the donors) are saving thousands of lives. They are helping a lot of people."
The key
Zhang's education was made possible by a financial aid program called "I-WORK," which stands for International Work Opportunity, Returnability and "Kuleana," the Hawaiian word for responsibility.
I-WORK, which encourages self-reliance and industry, is designed to assist students from the Pacific Rim in obtaining a quality education at BYU-Hawaii. Preference is given to returned missionaries so they can return home to their countries debt-free and become a pillar in their families and communities.
While I-WORK covers tuition, fees, housing and other expenses, students agree to do their part by working a part-time job, keeping grades up and returning home when they graduate. Zhang supervised other student workers in the Polynesian Cultural Center's Prime Dining Restaurant.
"It blesses lives across the world," said Michael A. Johanson, BYU-Hawaii director of communications.
But the I-WORK program is just one small fish in a large pond of efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to facilitate voluntary contributions — beyond tithing and fast offerings — to the LDS Church and its affiliated charities.
Charity and blessing lives
LDS Philanthropies, founded under the name LDS Foundation in 1971, and its sister company, Deseret Trust Co., established in 1972, work together to assist Latter-day Saint donors with contributions to church educational institutions, LDS charities and humanitarian aid, the Perpetual Education Fund and special church projects. The two report directly to the LDS Church's Presiding Bishopric.
"Some choose to give, through the assistance of LDS Philanthropies, to bless the students and programs of Brigham Young University in Provo, Idaho and in Hawaii or to humanitarian services. Others choose to give to the general missionary fund, church history, the Perpetual Education Fund or other important church-sponsored programs and institutions," said McClain Bybee, managing director of LDS Philanthropies.
"All are important," he said. "All have a specific role in building the kingdom and blessing Heavenly Father's children. As a church department, our responsibility is to help the Saints know what opportunities they have to assist the church, then help them do what they would like within the priorities established by the presiding leaders of the church."
One hundred percent of everything that is contributed through LDS Philanthropies goes to the specific purpose it was contributed for. There is no overhead taken out for administrative costs. Many donations come from people who aren't members of the LDS Church, mostly for humanitarian efforts, according to a 2005 LDS Church News article.
"For those capable of doing more, LDS Philanthropies provides a reliable way for donors to support worthwhile initiatives," said Bishop Gerald Causse, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric.
Why give?
Charity should be the primary motive for those who contribute, according to Ron Taylor, communications manager for LDS Philanthropies.
"It's all about charity. Charity is one of the core elements of the gospel. But it's personal as well," Taylor said. "The Lord had organized LDS Philanthropies in the kingdom as a way to help the Saints know what is needed and where they can help most effectively to strengthen the Saints and move the kingdom forward."
In addition to the blessings of service, Bybee and David Moore, president and CEO of Deseret Trust Co., can tell stories of families who were blessed, as well as ruined, by inheritances.
"When it comes down to money and estates, it's these material things that literally rip families apart. Over my 38 years in this work, I have seen wonderful families who when mom and dad die ... they fight. Someone doesn't feel they got their portion. They've never learned that life isn't fair, and the distribution of the estate wasn't fair, and dad and mom didn't understand when they wrote it all out," Bybee said.
"What we're saying is between this partnership (LDS Philanthropies and Deseret Trust), we are a wonderful resource of the church to its members, professionals who do planning, and to those who are not of our faith."
There are many stories of Christian values through the acts of philanthropy, Bybee said. He related the story of a woman, not Mormon, whose father has given the LDS Church close to $50 million.
"She witnessed how that has brought her family together. In the end, it wasn't about the money. The money may change their lives, she said, but it may not be for their good," Bybee said. "Now she can see the good it's going to do in the lives of others and how it will perpetuate values and her father's legacy."
Taylor related the story of a wealthy church member who is raising two teenage boys. The man had legitimate concerns that the family's money would ruin his sons. Then he had an idea. The man established a trust fund with Deseret Trust where the two boys are the co-chairmen.
"This way they see it (the funds) as a stewardship, not an entitlement. The boys find worthy causes and recommend how the funds are used," Taylor said. "It seems the plan is working well."
How to contribute
There are a broad range of choices in the types of gifts patrons can contribute to LDS Philanthropies, including cash, securities, real estate, wills/bequests, trusts, life insurance policies, annuities, art, collectibles, equipment, patents and copyrights, and other special situations. Strict confidentiality is honored with each gift. For more information, visit www.ldsphilanthropies.org or www.deserettrust.com.
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- Philadelphia Inquirer: Steve Wynn to take over Foxwoods Casino
After Pennsylvania lawmakers legalized slot machines in one of the nation's most populous states in 2004, casino boss Steve Wynn said the Keystone State's high tax rate on gambling would keep him from setting up shop there.
"If Pennsylvania decided to give the tourist industry in the state a shot in the arm to build nice destination resorts, I would love to be in Pennsylvania. But right now, it's not where someone can justify a large investment," Wynn told The Philadelphia Inquirer in 2005.
On Tuesday, however, Wynn Resorts announced an agreement to manage one of two major casinos scheduled to open in Philadelphia, which would become the largest metropolitan city in the nation with Las Vegas-style gambling.
In Nevada, Wynn and his fellow casino owners pay a tax of 6.75 percent on the money they win from gamblers.
The Philadelphia casino that Wynn will manage will pay at least 55 percent in taxes on its slot machine winnings and 16 percent on its winnings from table games.
Although the Pennsylvania tax on the state's newly legalized table games is still more than twice what Nevada charges, it helps explain Wynn's about-face, analysts say.
Most states tax all gambling revenue at the same rate. But industry lobbyists have argued that because table games generally have lower profit margins than slots — and because table games can lure wealthier visitors who appreciate the mystique of gambling tables and view slots as a low-rent activity — they should be taxed less as a result.
Casino operators successfully argued that Pennsylvania casinos needed table games — and the lower tax rate on them — to stay competitive and not hamper additional investment opportunities.
The result is the state has netted an operator known for developing some of the industry's most desirable resorts.
The relatively low tax rate for table games may end up making tables a more profitable business than slots in Pennsylvania, says Joe Weinert, an industry consultant with Spectrum Gaming in New Jersey.
But here's the kicker: Pennsylvania's casinos operate some of the nation's most profitable slot machines.
"A lot of executives look at high tax markets and pooh-pooh them, but then they change their minds after seeing how some of these places are turning over some serious cash," Weinert says.
Las Vegas and Atlantic City have suffered the worst in the recession, but smaller East Coast gambling markets that limit competition by issuing or allowing a small number of casino licenses are proving that "there's a lot of money to be made" in the industry, Weinert notes.
Wynn's prior criticism notwithstanding, casino operators flocked to compete for one of just 14 casino licenses in Pennsylvania. The limited number of licenses was a crucial justification for the relatively high tax rate.
Limited competition is one reason why each of Pennsylvania's nearly 25,000 slot machines, according to Spectrum Gaming, won an average of $295 per day. That compares with less than $100 per slot machine in Las Vegas, which will issue a casino license to anyone who passes a lengthy background check, builds in an approved casino zone and has a few million dollars for the expensive licensing and development process.
By contrast, Maryland and New York, where casinos are expected to pay taxes of more than 60 percent on gambling revenue, have authorized only a few slot machine sites.
Still, high tax rates in other states inevitably raise the question on the minds of many Nevadans: Can't companies that pay higher tax rates elsewhere afford to pay higher taxes in Nevada?
It's a touchy question that elicits a rapid-fire answer from the gaming industry: Tax us more and you will have less investment, which leads to fewer jobs, lower-rent joints and, as a result, less tourism and lower tax revenue in the long run. Without offering the nation's lowest gaming tax rate, Nevada would not have cultivated the elaborate offerings and megaresorts for which the Las Vegas Strip is known, the casino companies contend.
They point out that in the states with the highest taxes on gambling, the best casinos rise only to the level of some of the bigger suburban casinos in Las Vegas. They aren't as big or luxurious as the Strip's top-tier properties.
The Strip needs to be the top tier because it has to be an international, mass-market attraction. The Strip must draw visitors from far and wide to compete with smaller casinos closer to home.
The Philadelphia Park racetrack, which built a "temporary" slot parlor into its grandstand, has an easier job: It is close to a bigger population center and has little immediate competition.
And it's raking in money. Slot machines at the Philadelphia Park casino generated revenue of $446 million from February 2009 to January 2010, according to Spectrum Gaming. In the past year, each of the track's slot machines won an average of $416 per day, among the nation's highest rates. That compares with a daily average of $243 for the East Coast.
"I don't care what kind of property you like to operate or what tax environment you want to operate in," Weinert says. "You can't ignore that kind of money."


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As adopted July 14, 2010 – Download PDF
I. Purpose of Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee ("Committee") shall identify and recommend to the Board of Directors ("Board") of U.S. Energy Corp. ("Company"), nominees for election to the Board to be included in the Company's Proxy Statement for the annual shareholders meeting; and when required for election by the Board to fill vacancies in the Board occurring between annual shareholder meetings.
II. Committee Membership
The membership of the Committee shall consist of at least two (2) directors appointed by the Board, each of whom shall be independent as determined by NASDAQ rules. NASDAQ Rule 5605(e) requires that: director nominees must either be selected, or recommended for the Board's selection, either by: (i) independent directors constituting a majority of the Board's independent directors, or (ii) a nomination committee comprised solely of independent directors. Pursuant to W.S. 17-16-825(e)(iii), a committee may not fill vacancies on the Board or on any of its committees without approval by the Board.
III. Committee Structure and Operations
The Committee shall meet at least twice a year in person or telephonically or as often as necessary to fulfill the Committee's responsibilities. The chairman of the Committee shall be responsible for keeping adequate minutes of all its meetings and will report any recommendations to the Board. The Committee shall be governed by the same rules as are applicable to the Board and will be provided the resources and authority necessary to conduct its business.
IV. Committee Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:
- In consultation with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer ("CEO), identify potential candidates to serve as a director on the Board,
- Independent Directors are to have expertise in one of the business areas of the Company. These areas of expertise may change as the direction of the Company changes as determined by the Board. At the time of the adoption of this policy the following areas of expertise are required: (i) Financial Expert – As required by NASDAQ, the SEC, and Sarbanes Oxley, (ii) Oil and Gas, (iii) Mining/Geology, and (iv) Investment Banking,
- Review the qualifications, including capability, availability to serve, conflicts of interest, and other relevant factors of any identified potential director candidate and where necessary, assist in interviewing the director candidates for the Board,
- Make recommendations to the Board of individuals for: (a) election as directors of the Board to be presented by the Company in the annual proxy statement to be voted on at the annual shareholders meeting or (b) to fill vacancies in the Board occurring between annual shareholder meetings,
- Consult with the Chairman/CEO to provide comments and suggestions to the Board concerning committee structure, operations, member qualifications, and committee appointments,
- As necessary, review the compensation paid to non-employee directors on the Board for annual retainers (including committee Chairs) and meeting fees, if any, and make recommendations to the CEO. Any recommendations to the Board for any adjustments shall be made by the CEO. No member of the Committee will act to fix his or her own compensation except for uniform compensation to be paid to directors for their services as such, and
- Review and make recommendations as necessary about changes to the charter of the Committee.
V. Selection Criteria
Pursuant to its charter, the Committee has adopted a policy for consideration of any director candidates recommended by shareholders, and may (or may not) recommend to the Board that candidate(s) be put on an annual shareholders meeting election slate and identified in the Company's proxy statement, if:
- At least 150 calendar days before the meeting date, the security holder requests in writing that the Committee consider an individual for inclusion as a director nominee in the next proxy statement for an Annual Meeting. The security holder must identify the individual and provide background information about the individual sufficient for the committee to evaluate the suggested nominee's credentials. Such requests should be addressed to the president or chief executive officer, who will forward the requests to the Committee, and
- The candidate meets certain specific minimum qualifications: Substantial experience in top or mid-level management (or serving as a director) of public oil and gas or mineral exploration/development companies, with particular emphasis on understanding and evaluating oil and gas or mineral properties for either financing, exploration and development, or joint venturing with industry partners; contacts with oil and gas or mining industry companies to develop strategic partnerships or investments with the Company, and; the ability to understand and analyze complex financial statements. A security holder-recommended candidate also will have to possess a good business and personal background, which the Committee will independently verify. These same categories of qualifications will be used by the Committee in considering any nominee candidate, whether recommended by a security holder, an officer, or another director, and
- The Company is provided with all information relating to a security holder-recommended candidate that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
- The Company is informed whether and to the extent which any derivative instrument, swap, option, warrant, short interest, hedge or profit interest or other transaction has been entered into by or on behalf of the recommending security holder or the candidate, with respect to stock of the Company, and whether any other agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any short position or any borrowing or lending of shares of stock) has been made by or on behalf of such holder or candidate, the effect or intent of any of the foregoing being to mitigate loss to, or to manage risk of stock price changes for, such holder or candidate or to increase or decrease the voting power or pecuniary or economic interest of such holder or candidate with respect to stock of the Company; and
- The Company receives representations from the security holder (i) that he, she or it is a holder of record of stock of the Company entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such nomination; and (ii) whether the security holder or the beneficial owner, if any, intends or is part of a group which intends to solicit proxies from other stockholders in support of such nomination (if the Company's Board determines to identity the candidate in the Company's proxy statement).
Director nominees must either be selected, or recommended for the Board's selection, either by: (i) independent directors constituting a majority of the Board's independent directors, or (ii) a nominations committee comprised solely of independent directors. The approved director nominees will be included in the Company's annual proxy statement. Pursuant to Wyoming Business Corporations Act Section 17-16-825(e) (iii), a committee may not fill vacancies on the Board or any of its committees without approval by the Board.
VI. Guidelines for filling Vacancies on the Board of Directors
In the event of a vacancy on the Board and following a determination by the Board that such vacancy shall be filled, the Committee shall identify individuals qualified to fill such vacancy, consistent with any qualifications, expertise and characteristics which have been approved by the Board. The Committee should consider current members of the Board to insure that the Board consists of all disciplines necessary to oversee and guide the Company in its chosen businesses. Recommendations to serve on the Board may come from executive officers of the Company, other directors, industry connections, professional search groups, outside legal counsel, volunteers, shareholders or personal acquaintances. The CEO may at all times make recommendations as to potential candidates to fill vacancies of both the Board and by executive officers.
In determining the best candidates to fill any vacancies of the Board, the Committee shall also consider the following:
- the candidate's qualifications, availability and willingness to serve,
- interview the candidate to determine qualifications,
- discuss the candidates with the executive officers of the Company,
- require candidates to provide personal resume with industry experience as well as character references, and
- the Committee may elect to verify qualifications through reference checks or industry contacts.
The Committee shall make a formal recommendation to the Board of their first choice candidate. After discussion by the Board, if the nominated candidate is confirmed by a majority vote of the Board, the candidate will serve as a member of the Board, until the next regularly scheduled annual meeting at which time the replacement director will face election by the shareholders. In the event that the first choice candidate of the Committee is not approved by the Board, the Committee will continue to present additional candidates until such time as one is approved by a majority vote of the Board.
VII. Committee Resources and Authority
The Board shall provide reasonable and adequate resources and funding for payment of fees and expenses for any advisors, outside counsel experts or consultants retained by the Committee that are necessary for the Committee to discharge its duties and responsibilities.
VIII. Committee Reports
The Chairman of the Committee shall report regularly to the Board on the Committee's activities, findings, and recommendations. Copies of all minutes and recommendations approved by the Committee shall be made available to the Board.
IX. Committee Evaluation
The Committee shall complete an annual self-evaluation of the Committee's own performance and effectiveness, and will also consider whether any changes to the Committee's charter are appropriate.
X. Guidelines for filling Vacancies in Executive Officer Positions
The definition of executive officers shall include but not be limited to:
- President/COO,
- Treasurer,
- Vice Presidents – Senior Vice President, Vice President of Finance,
- General Counsel, and
- Secretary.
The executive officers are elected annually by the Board at its first meeting held after each regularly scheduled annual meeting of the shareholders or at a convenient time soon thereafter. The executive officers serve at the will of the Board, provided however, the removal of an executive officer shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.
In the event of a vacancy in one of the executive officer positions, the CEO in consultation with the Committee or the Committee in case of a vacancy of the CEO, will first look within the current employees of the Company to determine if there is an employee who can assume and carry out the responsibilities of the executive office position which is vacant. The CEO or the Board may also look outside the current Company employee base for potential candidates to fill the vacancy. The CEO, or in the case of a vacancy of the CEO, the Committee, shall have full authority to engage outside employment search firms, legal counsel or other assistance as deemed appropriate by the Board to locate such qualified candidates to fill vacant executive officer positions. Recommendations for candidates to fill vacancies in executive officers may be made by other executive officers of the Company as well as industry connections, outside counsel, volunteers, shareholders or personal acquaintances.
In assessing the qualifications of each executive officer candidate, the Board will consider input from each of the following offices:
- Chairman, CEO, President and COO – all remaining executive officers of the Company, industry leaders and partners with whom the potential candidate has interfaced. The ability of negotiating transactions should be ascertained as well as the ability to carry out established plans. Leadership skills and support of the management team need to be explored prior to nomination.
- CFO/Treasurer/V.P. Finance – all remaining executive officers of the Company, industry partners, and if deemed necessary, the Manager of the Independent Audit firm for the Company as well as Internal Audit and Tax Accountant partners.
- Senior Vice President – all remaining executive officers of the Company as well as industry partners and representatives who can evaluate the technical skills of the potential candidate.
- General Counsel/Secretary – all remaining executive officers of the Company. Partner level representatives of all outside counsel and partner of outside SEC counsel.
Once the list of candidates has been narrowed to the top candidates, the CEO or in the case of a vacancy of the CEO, the Committee, will make a formal recommendation to the Board for their first choice candidate. After discussion, the candidate is either confirmed by a majority vote of the Board to serve at the will of the Board, or is rejected. In the event that the first choice candidate is not approved by a majority of the Board, additional candidates will be presented until such time as one is approved by the Board.
When a candidate is confirmed by the Board by majority vote, the proposed compensation as well as participation in any of the Company established Executive Compensation and Retirement Plans shall be referred to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee will recommend the compensation to be paid to the executive officer as well as his or her participation in any executive officer benefit and retirement plans.


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Victory House, London Leicester Square partners with acclaimed restauranteurs Ed Baines and Jamie Poulton for quintessential Parisian dining in new London flagship hotel
Leicester Square's culinary scene is set to be revitalised with an exciting new partnership between luxury boutique hotel Victory House, London Leicester Square -MGallery by Sofitel and acclaimed London restauranteurs Ed Baines and Jamie Poulton. Victory House, a new London flagship, officially launched in the heart of the West End in November 2017 and the restaurant, Petit Bistro, is independently operated by the founders of legendary Soho and Manchester restaurant Randall & Aubin.
Located on the ground floor, Petit Bistro is an intimate restaurant that promises a little slice of Paris in the West End. The concept is based on the small quintessentially French bistro with a focus on simple, delicious food created from authentic and superb quality ingredients, beautifully presented in a warm, inviting setting. It's the perfect retreat in London's bustling entertainment district.
The restaurant seats 70 guests, 30 indoors and 40 on the terrace, serving a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu (7am until 11pm). Free-range, premium quality meat is supplied from the Queen's butchers Aubrey Allen, as well as freshly-produced artisanal French bread and the finest cheese sourced from their expert cheese monger based in Yorkshire. Signature dishes include: Poulet Rôtis – a Nature & Respect hand-reared French chicken, roasted and served with mustard dressed green beans; aged flat iron Black Angus steak with sauces or garlic butter and French fries; and fresh fish sourced from Peterhead, Rye, Cornwall and Brigham, all sent directly from net to plate by their small selection of trusted suppliers. A Menu des Vins features wines predominantly from all the favourite French regions with a few excellent New World wines, sourced from boutique suppliers.
Designed by renowned architects Michealis Boyd, who have previously worked with Soho House Group to create interiors for Soho Farmhouse and Babington House, the restaurant has many of London's most famous theatres on its doorstep. Within walking distance of Soho, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and St. James's and the host of theatres, cinemas and entertainment venues this vibrant area offers, Petit Bistro is the perfect choice for a spot of pre or post-theatre dining.
Restauranteur Ed Baines said: "The ethos of our restaurants is always to deliver a dining experience that we ourselves enjoy – focused on pleasure, with hearty, honest, fantastic cooking, served flawlessly yet informally. Petit Bistro's enviable location in the heart of the West End means we're surrounded by other eateries, but we're not trying to compete with the mass market. Our focus is firmly on delicious food, premium ingredients and exemplary service."
Aiden McAuley, SVP Operations LUXE Europe at AccorHotels, said: "We believe that our new London flagship property Victory House provides a unique offering in the heart of the West End and a cosy, chic retreat in the buzz of the city. It's for this reason that Ed Baines and Jamie Poulton are the perfect culinary partners. As two of London's most acclaimed restauranteurs, they are perfectly placed to offer the dining experience that the hotel's individual character requires – a chic, relaxed, intimate and high-end bistro tucked away in London's bustling entertainment district."
Victory House, London Leicester Square – MGallery by Sofitel represents the latest iconic addition to the MGallery collection, offering 86 stylish and contemporary bedrooms overlooking one of London's most famous and vibrant landmarks. The property's unparalleled location provides visitors with privileged access to the capital's world-renowned cinema scene and a front row seat to Leicester Square's film premieres in the heart of the West End.
For further information on Petit Bistro, Victory House, London Leicester Square visit: www.petitbistrolondon.co.uk and www.sofitel.com


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Hormone Replacement for Testosterone and Estrogen
Our practice is proud to be a certified BioTE® Medical provider of bio identical testosterone and estrogen hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). We are committed to educating our patients about the benefits of BHRT and how hormone therapy, using the BioTE® method, is the ultimate foundation for good health. We use tiny subcutaneous cardio-activated bioidentical pellets inserted just below the service of the skin. This BioTE method mimics how testosterone and estrogen hormones are naturally released into the body. This allows a patient's hormones to remain at optimized levels more consistently that synthetic options.
What is a hormone?
Hormones are chemicals created within your body to cause a desired growth or behavior in your body tissue. Hormones such as testosterone and estrogen give chemical signals to different parts of your body to regulate or promote certain activities within glands or organs.
Testosterone pellets for men. Estrogen and Testosterone for Women.
Testosterone and estrogen regulate many different functions in your body. Having too much or too little of either can have many different consequences. Testosterone and estrogen is found in both the male and female bloodstream, though men have higher testosterone and lower estrogen while women have higher estrogen and lower testosterone. By assessing your body chemistry, it is possible to help you reach the proper amounts of hormones in your body for healthy function which can have a drastic effect on how you look and feel.
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Rubik's cube history | Information on the Rubik's cube | Ernö Rubik
Born the 13.07.1944, Ernö Rubik created several puzzles of which the most famous is naturally the
Rubik's Cube.
But he also invented a multitude of other brain-teasers as the Rubik's Clock, the Pocket Cube (Rubik's cube 2x2x2) , ...
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In order to discover him, I suggest you to simply listen to him:
It took Ernö Rubik 1 month of extensive practice to resolve for the first time its puzzle.
Before, he wasn't even sure that there was a method to succeed.
"This object is a wonderful example of the rigorous beauty, the big wealth of the natural laws :
it is a perfect example of the human mind possibilities to test their scientific rigour and to
dominate them. It represents the unity of real and beautiful, which means for me the same thing."
[Ernö Rubik]
The Cube can seem alive as it heats up in your hand. The fact that each face of the Cube is made of three layers of three blocks has an important meaning. The number three seems to have a particular significance, relevant in some strange ways to the relation between man and nature.
"mother-child-father, heaven-earth-hell, creation-preservation-destruction, birth-life-death."
[Ernö Rubik]
The Cube is an imitation of life itself --or even an improvement on life. The problems of puzzles are very near the problems of life, our whole life is solving puzzles. If you are hungry, you have to find something to eat. But everyday problems are very mixed--they're not clear. The Cube's problem depends just on you. You can solve it independently. But to find happiness in life, you're not independent. That's the only big difference.
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Marc Kolb
Offensive Coordinator, University of Missouri-Rolla
Marc Kolb finished his fourth year as the Miners' offensive coordinator and first as assistant head coach. In 2005 UMR had the 4th best passing attack in NCAA II competition and finished 19th overall in total offense. The 2005 Miners set several team records including most yards a game (433.8), most points per game (34.5), most touchdowns in a season (50), and most pass completions with 305.
Last season, the Miners had the top-ranked passing offense in the MIAA as it racked up a then school record 341.5 yards per game through the air to rank third in the NCAA Division II ranks in passing offense. The Miners have set numerous offensive records over the past four seasons.
Kolb came to UMR after a four-year stint at Fairfield University, where he started as the defensive line coach in 1998. He switched to the offensive side a year later as he became the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach in the 2001 season.
In the three seasons Kolb served as offensive coordinator, the Stags averaged 34.5 points per game. Fairfield scored 37.1 points a game in 1999, which ranked 12th in NCAA Division I-AA, then moved to fifth the next year when it scored 38.7 points a contest. In his third year as offensive coordinator, Fairfield averaged 27.3 points a game under a new head coach. In that span, Fairfield set or tied 78 school records.
He has coached offensive units that have finished among the top teams in Division I-AA in several offensive categories, including rushing, passing and total offense. The Stags averaged 406.7 yards of total offense in that span.
A native of Seminole, Fla., Kolb earned his bachelor's degree at Brown University in 1994 and entered the coaching ranks in 1995 at Curry College in Massachusetts.
In 1997, Kolb moved on to Framingham State to serve as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for one season before joining the Fairfield staff.
Kolb and his wife, Lisa, have two sons (Matthew and William) and one daughter (Hannah).
Articles by Marc Kolb:
The Beauty, Simplicity, and Repetitiveness of the High/Low
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Nowadays, anti-idling laws have become tough that truck drivers are looking for all the options available to prevent idling. By preventing idling of the truck, vehicle owners can save the fuel cost and minimize engine wear. Additionally, this can also aid in minimizing the pollution caused by combustion smoke. If you want to keep the electrical appliance inside the truck to be operated without idling the engine, then you need to install an APU. What is an APU? It is Auxiliary Power Unit that provides power to your truck, not for acceleration or propulsion purpose but act as a power source for air conditioners, lights, music system, etc.
The diesel powered APU are the relatively older type that can run for a long time as long as it has fuel. The disadvantage with the diesel powered APU is that it emits smoke and makes noise. On the other hand, the electric APU is highly noiseless and it has a limited run time. Diesel powered APU can quickly fuelled using the stock fuel. But the electric APU requires a charge point and some time to charge the battery. No matter what type of truck APU you buy, make sure it is rugged and durable enough to last for many years. You could learn more about truck APU units and other truck accessories on the Internet.
Instead of choosing an APU blindly, you have to select one after doing some research. The right size and capacity of APU depend on the size of the truck and number of electrical appliances that you want to power. The APU should be strong enough to withstand the external weather conditions such as sunlight, dust, moisture, etc. Always buy one that comes with a good warranty. You can obtain quotes from various manufacturers through online. You can also get finance for buying the truck APU. Reading the truck APU reviews could help you a lot in taking the right decision.


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Creating an account has many benefits: check out faster, keep more than one address, track orders and more.
Where would we be without the humble toaster? This unsung hero of the breakfast routine is an appliance that most homes couldn't live without. We have a range of toasters including both two slice and four slice toasters to suit your needs. We also know how important it is to match your new toaster to your existing kitchen so you will find these appliances in a range of colours including red, silver and black. Be sure to check out each one as some offer unique features such as automatic lift, multiple browning settings and countdown timers.
The toaster is an integral part to most homes' breakfast routine. Get a toaster that fits in with your needs and enjoy breakfast every day.


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Fire crews are currently dealing with a fire in Blyth town centre.
A fire incident was reported this evening in Market Street. The buildings in this area include shop units.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service said four fire engines were sent to the scene and an aerial ladder platform is being used.
Two officers are still in the area.


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Karamel Kinema and I have always wanted to something together for our blogs. After months of 'what-should-we-do'-ing, we decided to make MovieCube. (The logo is, obviously, designed by the wonderful Puji of Karamel Kinema)
Each month, each of us will pick three movies to review–movies with the same theme. One of them should be an original work, another an adaptation (from plays, books, etc), and the final one should be a remake of a previous work or a franchise or a documentary. Those reviews will be posted on the 9th, 18th and 27th each month.
The list of movies done for this section will be posted here. And you, of course, should check out Karamel Kinema's here.
August | Espionage
· The Lives of Others (2006)
· The Constant Gardener (2005)
· Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
September | Fashion
· The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
· The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
· Bill Cunningham New York (2010)
October | Individual Sports
· Win Win (2011)
· Seabiscuit (2003)
· Senna (2010)


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Celebrating 20 Years of Magic
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From Amanda Rettke, founder of the popular blog I Am Baker, comes Surprise-Inside Cakes with recipes and techniques to make dozens of stunning, imaginative cakes for every occasion, each with something special inside.
Whether it's a striking, all-white cake with a secret red velvet heart baked inside; a birthday cake, complete with a surprise balloon cake in the middle; or the gorgeous hydrangea cake that took the blogosphere by storm; Amanda's cakes are downright revolutionary--and really fun to prepare.
This beautifully designed cookbook contains eye-popping color photos and step-by-step instructions to create incredible surprise-inside cakes in your own kitchen.For Amanda Rettke, every cake is a gift to be shared with family and friends, a special treat that should be lovingly prepared and meticulously designed--from the inside out.
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Special equipment: 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 by 1-inch jelly roll pan
Make the Lemon Curd: Pour enough water into a saucepan to reach a depth of 2 inches and bring to a boil.
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the eggs and sugar together until very light yellow and fluffy. Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Rest the mixing bowl on the saucepan, with the bowl's base resting above ¿ not in ¿ the simmering water (pour out some water, if necessary). Cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and custard-y, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, half fill a large bowl with ice and cover with cold water. Remove the bowl of lemon curd from the hot water and whisk in the butter until melted. Rest the bottom of the bowl in the ice bath and let cool, folding the mixture occasionally to cool and thicken it.
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the cream until stiff. Fold it into the cooled lemon custard. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (The recipe can be made to this point and kept refrigerated up to 3 days in advance.)
Make the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter the jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper. Butter the paper to assure release. Have some water simmering in a saucepan. Place the eggs, yolk, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of a standing mixer (don't attach it to the mixer yet) and whisk briefly. Set the bowl over the simmering water and stir the mixture until warm and sugar looks dissolved. Attach the bowl to the mixer and whip until light and fluffy, about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, sift together the flour and baking powder 3 times. Sift it over the whipped egg mixture while folding it in; then fold in the coconut. Drizzle in the clarified butter, while folding the batter.
Immediately pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake until lightly browned and starting to pull away from the edges of the pan, about 14 to 16 minutes. Let the cake rest in the pan 1 minute. Run a knife along the edge to release the cake; then flip it out onto a tea towel or parchment paper. Brush the paper lining with water and let soak 2 minutes before peeling it off the cake. Trim dry edges from the cake. Roll the cake up tightly with the towel, rolling away from you; then cool seam-side down on a rack. Carefully unroll the cake and spread it with a thin layer of jam, followed by the lemon curd filling, leaving 1/2 inch empty at the far edge. Tightly re-roll the cake and place on a platter seam-side down. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Whip the remaining 1/2 cup cream with the sugar until very stiff. Keep chilled. Using a pastry bag fitted with a star tip, pipe the whipped cream into rosettes down the center of the roulade. Place a candied violet on each rosette. Serve in 1-inch thick slices.