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Aptifer Sans LT W01
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Impara W01 Regular
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Oranjerie W00 Italic
David KerkhoffAuthor
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Sassoon Infant W04 Dotted
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Karma Regular V2
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Xenois Super W01 Italic
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Gunfighter Academy Regular V1
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1.00 2015Company
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We are super excited to bring to you our first installment in our new BrewView series called "BREWERY SPOTLIGHT"! Back in late October 2016, we sent an email to our affiliate, BELGIAN-STYLE ALES, to advise them of our BrewView schedule for December. They made the suggestion of doing a BrewView for the SPENCER TRAPPIST HOLIDAY ALE. We made the suggestion of featuring THE SPENCER BREWERY as the choice for the "BREWERY SPOTLIGHT" for December. It was a mutual agreement.
Instead of re-writing something for the the first American Trappist brewery, we decided to utilize portions of our previous BrewView from March 27, 2014, highlighting Spencer's first Trappist beer released on the market in January of that year. There are some tweaks to reflect current information, but the majority of what you read is reposted. And for good reason- the original BrewView had a tremendously positive response from our readers back then.
However, now that The Spencer Brewery's beers are available all over the United States thanks to our good friends at Belgian-Style Ales, we thought a repost of much of the original BrewView would be beneficial for those newly acquainted with the Trappist brewery. (See the info at the bottom of this BrewView on how to have The Spencer Trappist ales shipped directly to your doorstep from Belgian-Style Ales!)
When the October 26, 2013 announcement went out about the 9th Trappist brewery starting up, we scrambled to find anything that we could on this new brewery and it's ale. We immediately found a few things here and there on the internet, but nothing concrete. Then… on Thursday, December 19th, 2013, the Spencer Brewery website went live, along with their Facebook page. The anticipation of this new Trappist ale was phenomenal; never had we seen such excitement for a new beer to be released! The number of likes that their Facebook page had gained was incredible right from the start. Early reviews of the beer from Massachusetts residents were good, thus we sought out how we could get our hands on this new beer.
Upon visiting the website on the opening day, we saw that The Spencer Brewery had its own long-stemmed Trappist snifter glass for sale… we immediately placed an order for one. We received an order confirmation right away, and then…. the patient wait began. We figured that there was going to be a massive rush for orders for their new glass, so we decided to let some time go by. It was after all, right before Christmas!
After a delay with the glass manufacturer, we finally got our Spencer Trappist glass on January 28th! The search for getting the actual beer that this glass was meant to be paired with, began. Even the pictures we posted soon after (of the glass by itself) on our Facebook and Twitter pages received lots of likes and re-tweets!
After a little over a month of trying to get our hands on this new Trappist creation through typical wholesale / retail channels, we decided to step up our efforts on getting our hands on a bottle. We put out an appeal, and several people responded. The person who we decided to work with was our new friend John D. from Worcester, Massachusetts. After some communication, we received our shipment on March 22, 2014 of not just one, but two bottles of Spencer Trappist Ale! A photo shoot immediately ensued upon opening the boxes…
So without further ado, we'd like to offer a quick history of Trappist Monasticism, to the history of the founding of Saint Joseph's Abbey (with its roots linking to Trappist monks from the Abbey of Saint Sixtus in Westvleteren) to the present-day life at Saint Joseph's and Spencer brewery.
Benedict of Nursia (Norcia in Italian) was born (estimated) in the year 480, in the latter part of the decline of the Roman Empire. As a young man, he found himself desiring a more contemplative life, seeking GOD, thus moving away from Rome at the tender age of 19 or 20. The big city was a haven for those who lived an ungodly life, something he was not destined for.
Those seeking a life serving GOD did not find the atmosphere near Rome during its collapse hospitable, due to the fact that Christians were partially blamed for the downfall since they were more interested in serving the LORD JESUS CHRIST, rather than a pagan emperor. There were other theories for the downfall of the Roman empire- (social decay owning to general malaise, monocausal decay, etc.) GOD had much greater plans for the young Benedict.
During his time serving GOD and wanting to please the HOLY FATHER, he developed a way of life in his latter years now known as The Rule of Saint Benedict. His work is a result from the internal and external struggles he faced while living in the community at Subiaco, Italy, and finally at the end of his life at Monastery Monte Cassino, Italy.
The phrase "Ora et Labora" (Pray and work) can be seen as an adherence to the scripture, "Make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen." (Hebrews 13;21) Whether the work was Spiritual or manual labor, according to the 73 chapters of the Rule of Saint benedict, it must all be done for the Glory of GOD.
In 1098, Benedictine Abbot Robert of Molesme, left his monastery in Burgundy with around 20 supporters, who felt that the Cluniac communities had abandoned the rigours and simplicity of the Rule of St. Benedict. The monastery church of Cluny Abbey, the largest in Europe, had become wealthy from rents, tithes, feudal rights and pilgrims who passed through Cluniac houses on the Way of St. James. The massive endowments, powers and responsibilities of the Cluniac abbots had drawn them into the affairs of the secular world, and their monks had abandoned manual labour to serfs to serve as scholars and exclusively "choir monks". On March 21, 1098, Robert's small group acquired a plot of marshland just south of Dijon called Cîteaux (Latin: "Cistercium". Cisteaux means reeds in Old French), given to them expressly for the purpose of founding their Novum Monasterium. (Source: Wikipedia)
Trappists, or The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (O.C.S.O.: Ordo Cisterciensis Strictioris Observantiae) is a Roman Catholic religious order of cloistered contemplative monastics who follow the Rule of St. Benedict. A branch of the Order of Cistercians, they have communities of both monks and nuns, commonly referred to as Trappists and Trappistines, respectively.
The order takes its name from La Trappe Abbey or La Grande Trappe, located in the French province of Normandy. A reform movement began there in 1664, in reaction to the relaxation of practices in many Cistercian monasteries. Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rancé, originally the commendatory abbot of La Trappe, led the reform. As commendatory abbot, de Rancé was a layman who obtained income from the monastery but had no religious obligations. After a conversion of life between 1660 and 1662, de Rancé formally joined the abbey and became its regular abbot in 1663. In 1892 the reformed "Trappists" broke away from the Cistercian order and formed an independent monastic order with the approval of the Pope.
The 48th chapter of the Rule of St. Benedict states "for then are they monks in truth, if they live by the work of their hands".
Following this rule, most Trappist monasteries produce goods that are sold to provide income for the monastery. The goods produced range from cheese, bread and other foodstuffs, though they are most famous for their beers, which are unique within the beer world, and are lauded for their high quality and flavor. As the order does not require abstention from alcohol, some monasteries produce and sell alcoholic beverages. Monasteries in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, brew beer both for the monks and for sale to the general public. Trappist beers contain residual sugars and living yeast, and, unlike conventional beers, will improve with age. (Source: Wikipedia)
After the French Revolution in 1803, a group of 20 Cistercian monks from La Trappe sent by Father Augustine de Lastrange, wanted to escape European persecution and hostility in the hopes of establishing a Trappist monastery in America. For eleven years these Trappists struggled financially to settle, and eventually returned to France after Napoloeon's defeat. By GOD's divine intervention, one monk, Father Vincent de Paul merle (1768-1853) stayed behind to in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1815. In 1825, he founded the abbey of Petit Clairvaux.
Up until 1857, the abbey struggled to expand its member base due to the fact that the overall challenges of life at that time in America paired with the stringent Trappist way of life were not especially appealing to members of secular society. The fathers of Petit Clairvaux appealed to the abbeys in France for support to build their base, but were unsuccessful.
In 1857, the abbey of Saint Sixtus of Westvleteren, Belgium responded to the appeal of Father Xavier Kaiser (1785-1862). The next 5 years saw the abbey of Saint Sixtus sending a total of 18 Flemish speaking monks to help with the struggling Petit Clairvaux monastery. The Flemish monks helped with the development of the land, and to assist with the overall needs. In this period of time, the Westvleteren monks helped brew the first batches of beer there.
The next 30 years, Petit Clairvaux grew in numbers of monks serving and enjoying the Trappist way of life. Then on October 4 1892, a catastrophe happened. A fire burned a major portion of the monastery to the ground along with all of its writings, artifacts, books, etc. Miraculously, none of the monks were injured in the fire. From ashes to beauty, and with inner resolve to see GOD get the Glory, the monks began to rebuild Petit Clairvaux in 1894. However, in 1896, the monk's temporary quarters and barns were destroyed in yet another fire. To have 2 fires so close to one another took a heavy toll on the monastery community. Many of the monks from Saint Sixtus returned to Belgium dejected. By the end of 1898, all but twelve monks left Petit Clarivaux.
If the monastery wanted to survive, it was clear that a new location was needed. Under Diocese direction and financial help from the abbey of Notre Dame du Lac in Montreal, Petit Clairvaux received permission to move from Nova Scotia to Cumberland, Rhode Island. For the next 50 or so years, Petit Clairvaux survived well even through the difficulties of both World wars.
On March 21 1950, one more fire consumed Petit Clairvaux. After all was said and done, it was discovered that it was financially prohibitive to begin rebuilding efforts that were needed to bring the monastery back to its pre-fire state. To the monks delight, the late part of the 40's decade in America saw a resurgence towards the Trappist way of life, hence providing hope that their membership numbers could be replenished one day. Petit Clairvaux sought out new land in 1949 to accommodate its growing community. Looking at GOD's dynamic rather than looking at the fire as being something demonic, the monks took the Godly view and attitude of, "This is simply GOD's way of expediting His plans for us to move." Before the March 1950 fire, the monks purchased the Alta Crest farmland in Spencer, Massachusetts for their new home.
"To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified." Isaiah 61:2-4
On December 23, 1950, two days before Christmas, 80 monks took possession and founded Saint Joseph's Abbey. Life was good. In 1954, the abbey began preserving jams, jellies, and marmalades, which are still a part of the abbey's product offerings today. Like any commercial enterprise, the abbey had its share of minor struggles, but always persevered through them with excellence. At the beginning of the 21st century, the abbey found that many of its members were advancing in age, and their medical needs increasing. In addition, the day-to-day expenses of simply running the monastery found the abbey in a bit of a quandary: what could they do to improve the economic stability of Saint Joseph's for years to come? The idea of starting a Trappist brewery came to mind, as they saw the financial success of Trappist breweries like Chimay, Westmalle, and the other Belgian Trappists.
Originally, one of the brothers expressed interest in beer brewing, and his enthusiasm began to be shared with the other monks in the abbey. They all recognized that beer brewing by Trappist monks had hundreds of years of tradition and history. Once the idea to start a brewery in the abbey was approved, the monks from Spencer embarked on a two-year informational gathering mission. They visited all the brewing Trappist abbeys in Belgium, sampling some of the best beers in the world, gleaning knowledge along the way.
By the end of their second trip, the monks at Spencer felt they had gathered all the insider information and knowledge they needed to put together a realistic plan to construct a brewery on their abbey grounds. The paperwork was drawn up, the permits were submitted, and over time, the brewery became a reality. The abbey named the beer "Spencer Trappist Ale" keeping the Trappist tradition of naming the brewery after the town name where the brewery is situated.
Spencer Trappist Ale meets the rules for certification to call it an "Authentic Trappist Product":
1. Products which carry this label are produced within the walls of the monastery or in the vicinity of the monastery.
2. The monastic community determines the policies and provides the means of production. The whole process of production must be in accordance with the business practices proper to a monastic way of life.
3. The profits are primarily intended to provide for the needs of the monastic community and for outreach to disadvantaged communities, groups and individuals.
Their original Trappist beer (Patersbier / Trappist Single) is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and bottle conditioned. The yeast in the bottle naturally carbonates the beer and gives it a pleasant aroma and effervescence. The brewery uses mainly American hops and malts. Their Trappist yeast was developed while working with a select Belgian Trappist brewery to create the "Spencer Trappist" yeast strain.
*Do they grow their own hops and barley? The brewery's director, Father Isaac Keeley (affectionately known as "Father Isaac") explains: "We have a pest called downy mildew; not a good place to do hops. We have grown experimental barley on ten acres working with UMass Amherst."
They have produced malting barley that is good enough for feeding animals. But the highest qualities necessary for malting, they are unable to grow on their site.
What grains they need depends, of course, on the beer. Everything needed to brew the Spencer Trappist Ale is sourced in North America. They purchase malt from Country Malt Group in Champlain, NY and great Canadian malting companies, noted Father Isaac. The hops are grown in Yakima Valley in Washington State. The water comes from a dedicated well drawing on aquafers underneath the abbey, formed by Laurentide glaciers 18,000 to 20,000 years ago. Does dedicated mean blessed?
"We have blessed it, but 'dedicated' means exclusively for the brewery," said Father Isaac.
Working on their brewery's timeline, 4,000 barrels are slated to be brewed by the year's end. Five abbey members work in the brewery on a regular basis. They are striving towards establishing themselves as serious brewery living up to the Trappist standards of excellence.
To achieve this, they work with a professional, named Larry Littlehale, an American who lived in Germany and earned a double degree from Doemans Institute in Grafelfing, Germany as a brewmaster and maltmaster after he got out of the military. "He was a brewmaster in Germany for 20 years," said Father Isaac. Their Trappist 'Feierabendbier' Pilsner and the Trappist Festive Lager therefore have a German flair and are the world's first of their kind brewed by a Trappist brewery.*
They have also added a Trappist Imperial Stout, an Trappist IPA, (also world firsts) and a Trappist Holiday Ale to their product portfolio.
The abbey worked with industry experts to determine and design the perfect glass shape for their Trappist ale. It is a long stemmed snifter, so that when poured correctly, creates a beautiful 2-finger height head that releases the aromatics in the beer. With the elegant Spencer Trappist logo, it is a beautiful accompaniment to any dining table.
*Video courtesy of Nick Hiller
*"Spencer Brewery, the first Trappist Brewery in the United States" – Laura Rodley, Wine & Craft Beverage News, November 16, 2016.
167 North Spencer Road
Spencer, MA 01562
BrewView author GORDON A. PONCE is the main driving force behind Belgian Beer Journal.com. Since 1983, Gordon recognized that beers from Belgium were special, set apart from the typical craft beer.
He views beers from Belgium (plus Belgian-style and Belgian Inspired beers from other countries) great examples of the brewer's art. Gordon and his wife live in beautiful Northern California- a great place to enjoy Belgian beer! Ecclesiastes 8:15

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Even though months have passed since our student retention rallies were held in the 19 college location that we have around the country, we continue to feel the dramatic impact that you had on our thousands of students. The students retention rallies were totally successful and we are grateful for the significant part you played in helping us to make this achievement. In the responses we have had from our faculty, staff and students, deep gratitude was expressed for the good job that you did; your exciting personality brought an overwhelming response from our students.
Thank you again, Jon, for being so personable and earnest about your work.
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We could never thank you enough for the entertainment you provided for the big Christmas banquet for the Bible College students this year. We look forward to many more good times together.
Dear Jon:
Just a short note to say thank you for giving us such a super performance at our recent LEAGUE Forum XIII. It was indeed a treat to have you with us. Our members thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and your selection of songs seemed to be right on target!
Wishing you continued success. I look forward to seeing you in the future.
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I know I was doing countries already but I think I actually have more knowledge on the countries now. So sit back relax and be ready to learn about Zimbabwe. Ready… Set….Read!!!
The Land and the Climate
Ok… first we will learn about the land of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has lots of flat grasslands, rocky hills, and rivers also cover the land. The Zambezi River and the Limpopo River are two of the many. The center region is Highveld. Highveld is like Kansas in the middle of the U.S. Highveld has an elevation of 5,000 feet also [1,500 m]. Highveld holds the countries largest cities.
The climate depends on elevation. The higher it goes the cooler it gets. That gives me a question. Why is it cooler when you climb higher, because if you climb higher you're closer to the sun? Overall though Zimbabwe has a pretty nice climate.
Population and Language
Nighty eight percent of population is African. An the other 2 is mostly british and some indian. Some of the largest cities in Zimbabwe are Bulawayo, Mutoko, Tull, and Harare. Health problems affect lots of the population. Zimbabwe has one of the shortest life expectancies in the world. It is 53! Wow!
English is the official language in Zimbabwe. The other languages are Shona and Ndebele.
Some Words in Shona
Hello – Mhoroi [More – oy]
Good bye – Chisarai [chih – sahr – eye]
Please – Ndapota [ndah – ooh – tah]
Thank you – Ndatenda [ ndah – ten – dah]
Yes – Hongu [Hon – goo]
No – Aiwa [Eye – wah]
Zimbabwe Religion
The Zimbabwe Religion is like this. Syncretic is 50%, Christian is 25%, Native Beliefs 24%, and Muslim 1%.
Well I hope you learned some more about Zimbabwe. I'll write about some Zimbabwe life style too. Chisarai!
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One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
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An island country and continent in the southern hemisphere, in the south-western Pacific Ocean, a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations; population 28,500,000 (estimated 2015); capital, Canberra; official language, English.
Inhabited by Aboriginal peoples since prehistoric times, Australia was explored by the Dutch from 1606; British colonization began in 1788, as did the transportation of convicts (discontinued in 1868). Australia was declared a Commonwealth in 1901, when the six colonies (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and the offshore island of Tasmania) federated as sovereign states; Northern Territory achieved similar status in 1978
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Alexander, with a background in Art, Computer Science, Mathematics, and New Media is interested in exploring the power and potentials of algorithmic systems. Recent work, which sought intervention into computer-based models from the fields of emergent behavior, complexity, and generative systems, has given way towards explorations and interventions into the real-world nature of our existence in a systems-based reality. Utilizing approaches and techniques from New Media his work is attempting to explore and re-examine the potentials of those common systems which we often take for granted, and those mysterious systems which seem, perpetually, to defy all understanding.


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Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer ® presented Evidence of Eternity, Healing Grief Through Spirit Contact at A.R.E. of NY for the first time on December 5th, 2015.
In the audience was Joann Soto, an A.R.E. NY Volunteer. Mark Anthony knew nothing of Joann's history but he had a message for her.
"The reading Mark gave me...was phenomenal." Joann wrote about this event. "He was extremely specific and on point with details. The reading gave me confirmation that my son is forever communicating with me. He even confirmed that my son was happy that I've decided to 'live my life,' a decision I made last month for my birthday. Tears." No-one on the Earth plane knew of this deci- sion Joann had come to after five years of mourning the worst kind of loss.
Almost exactly five years before, on December 4th, 2011, Joann had experienced a heart-rending tragedy when her only son was murdered by someone he believed was his friend. He was only seventeen.
Joann, who is also a psychic medium, adds, "After my reading [about my son], Mark Anthony said an 'Annabelle' was coming through. Annabelle was my best friend in high school, and she passed away when she was eighteen. I didn't say anything 'cause I was so caught up with my son's reading, and I also wanted to give someone else an opportunity [to get a message]."
While the event was taking place, Joann didn't say anything to acknowledge that she knew the message from an "Annabelle" was also for her. Afterwards, she regretted that. Her own psychic impression was that, "Annabelle got sad cause I didn't stand up."
"Then I got sad too, and I promised her that if I get another opportunity to make her presence known I would do it. So, YES! ANNABELLE was my best friend in High School, and I know she's with my son. Ironically, at the end of my son's reading, Mark Anthony mentioned big red lips...That was Annabella's signature look in High School...bright red lipstick!"
Joann says she is "happy that my son's happy with my decision to 'live my life,' and happy that I got another opportunity to acknowledge Annabelle's presence!"


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Elive works well at older computers like Amilo M 7400, 512 MB RAM and about 1.2 GHz.
But Office solutions like LibreOffice too much bloated for old computers.
Because looking for Beginners using Elive (I think it's perfect, because intuitive using is nearly perfect), giving a choose by using Elive, if old hardware is detected.
Beginners don't know, that Abiword and gnumeric for example are good enough for the most office works.
And there are much less performance needing office solutions, i don't know.
In germany we would say, thats the point of the letter "i".
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It's rare to find these sisters apart from each other. At ages 13 and 14, Noelia and Angela have walked a hard road—together.
For most of their lives, they lived alone with their great grandmother who is blind. While most children have a guardian that cares for them, Noelia and Angela ended up being the caretaker for theirs. They would spend their lunch breaks doing chores around the house because they couldn't afford lunch at school, and this routine eventually began to take a toll on them. Something had to change.
When someone on staff learned about Noeila and Angela's unique situation, the girls were immediately recommended for Amazima's Sponsorship Outreach. For the first time in years, the girls had the opportunity be kids again—not caretakers, providers, or young adults. Soon after they were sponsored, another relative moved in to help take care of their great grandmother and carry the weight.
Today the girls are able to focus on studies and even dream about their career paths. It doesn't surprise us that these sisters want to dedicate their careers to taking care of others through the medical field. Every child that enters our program has a different story, but there's one common thread through them all: God's love and faithfulness for His children.
Thanks to our sponsors across the world who are willing to be used as vessels in the lives of hundreds of children like Noeila and Angela.


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1- Demonstrate the relationship between supply chain management and e-business.
2- Make recommendations for improvement to the current supply chain, including a strategic supply chain diagram
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// Before studying about supply chain management model, we should acquire adequate knowledge about the concerning company .In this part of assignment, we will discuss Wal Mart's introduction and background. After having sufficient knowledge of Wal Mart's background, we will move further.//
Wal Mart is a leading retail chain store in the world. It was established in 1962 by Sam Walton. The company has 7800 stores all over the world and 2 million employees. It serves more than 100 million customers in the world. It is very renowned retail chain of stores in its field. The main objective of the Wal Mart is to serve the customers at lowest price, so that the customers can lead a better life. Wal Mart has got first rank in the list of Fortune 500 Company. The revenue of the company in 2008 was $375 billion. The company uses EDLP (every day low price) approach for attracting the customers (Wal Mart).
//After having enough knowledge, we will now move further. Before writing about supply chain model, it is good for us to know about supply chain management. Here we will discus about relationship between Supply Chain Management and E- Business.//
Relationship between E- business and Supply chain management
Supply chain management chain refers to a process of planning, implementing and monitoring the everyday operations of a supply chain. Supply chain management manages many functions like availability of raw material, conversion in finished goods and distribution of the goods. The main objective of supply chain is to serve a high degree satisfaction to the customers. Supply chain management decisions are taken at three levels that are tactical level, operation ...
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UPDATE: Lionsgate was planning on attaching the entire first scene of the film SAW III to the feature prints of CRANK, but the footage proved too intense for exhibition. Lionsgate is investigating an AgeGate/age appropriate online outlet to debut the footage.
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Lionsgate writes in to B-D with some amazing news, "We are pleased to announce very exciting breaking news from Lionsgate. The first scene of the highly anticipated Saw III will be shown exclusively in conjunction with Crank, which hits theaters September 1st. This is the first time in Lionsgates history to preview an entire scene prior to its release and is especially unique due to the popularity of this highly acclaimed franchise." Read on for more details and check out Saw III in theaters October 27th.
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The first scene of SAW III promises to be extremely gory and will be sure to shock viewers out of their seats. While were not allowed to reveal too many details, we do know that the scene showcases the first of Jigsaws games and will definitely satisfy fans craving for blood.
If you cant wait to get a peak of what Jigsaw is up to next, make sure you run out to see CRANK in theaters beginning September 1st. Remember to call and verify with your local theater that the exclusive SAW III scene will be shown with CRANK.
SYNOPSIS: Jigsaw has disappeared. With his new apprentice Amanda (Shawnee Smith), the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished.
While city detectives scramble to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon (Bahar Soomekh) is unaware that she is about to become the latest pawn on his vicious chessboard.
One night, after finishing a shift at her hospital, Lynn is kidnapped and taken to an abandoned warehouse where she meets Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), bedridden and on the verge of death. She is told that she must keep the madman alive for as long as it takes Jeff (Angus Macfayden), another of his victims, to complete a game of his own.
Racing against the ticking clock of Jigsaws own heartbeat, Lynn and Jeff struggle to make it through each of their vicious tests, unaware that he has a much bigger plan for both of them
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As some of you know, I spent the weekend just past at the Seven Sisters Festival. It was a women only event and I was surrounded. There were babies in carriers and being fed, pregnant bellies, mums having the weekend off, aunties, nannas and grandmas and younger girls. So many it was impossible to meet them all.
I spent the first day meeting some really lovely women as I was massaging them then in the evening, sitting in the chai tent having a deep and meaningful conversation about something with a group of women I met in the line for a cuppa. As you do.
The next day I met more interesting people, caught up with some I knew and made a silk scarf printed with gum leaves. Fun! That evening I was overwhelmed by it all and sent myself off to bed. Which as it turned out, was exactly where I needed to be.
The last day of the event I spent lounging around my tent, wandering around the market and somehow, putting henna on a group of people. Ok! Was fun and a bit later whilst having a chat to someone else, I was approached and told my great Aunt was keeping me company and was having a marvellous time. (She was a bit of a hippy back in the day.)
As the time for me to leave approached, I wandered back to my campsite and packed up what I could then sat outside listening to the group of violinists playing not far from me. Shortly after, Hubby and Little Miss arrived to pick me up to go home and back to the world.
The whole weekend started me thinking again about rituals and traditions and how in our existing communities, the value of these rites has been diminished. They've become superfluous to daily life and in some cases considered to be ridiculous. But I suspect they are anything but.
So, I'm embarking on another project (obviously because I can't seem to keep these things down to one). I'm going to put together some rituals. Some borrowed, some created. Lets see where that takes us.


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Having already reviewed and been impressed with the Peugeot 208 in various petrol guises, it's now time to see how it fares with diesel power under the bonnet.
I got my hands on the smaller of the two diesel units on offer; a 1.4 litre HDi in Active trim which sits near the bottom of the range. Offering penny pinching economy and free road tax how did it fair and can it rival the very best in class?
Peugeot seem to have hit the ground running with the styling of the 208. Let's face it the 207 wasn't particularly blessed in the looks department, however this 208 looks much more appealing.
The brand's now familiar floating grill sits proudly up front with edgy looking headlights. Simple curves feature elsewhere, with a distinctive rear with its tiger claw light clusters – and thanks to more compact dimensions – it definitely looks more sporty and less flabby than before. In Active trim it's nice to see body coloured handles and mirrors and attractive 15 inch alloy wheels as standard.
The cabin's well appointed with a swoopy dashboard dominated by a touchscreen infotainment system standard on all but the base Access model. There's a definite air of sophistication, from the font on the dials to the chrome accents around the vents.
Everything is very well screwed together and simply laid out with modern looking high-gloss trim on the door pulls and around the dials. Trim quality is a little lacking in places though, with hard plastics on the sections of the doors passengers touch most, which is at odds with the high quality finish on the dashboard face.
New steering wheel and raised instruments
The biggest talking point is likely to be the miniature steering wheel and raised dials which take a little getting used to – but once you do, the setup actually works very well. The dials sit nicely in the driver's line of sight, and with the bottom of the wheel in the same position as a larger wheel, the view of the dials is unobstructed. It very quickly feels natural and you begin to wonder why it hasn't been done before.
Despite smaller dimensions compared to the 207, cabin space is actually more generous than before. There's plenty of space up front, with lots of seat and wheel adjustment for the driver and decent visibility both forward and rearwards. The only letdown is the soft spongy seats that lack support on longer journeys.
Space in the back is also perfectly fine for a pair of adults, and getting in is easy via the wide opening rear doors. The boot too offers plenty of room again, up from before at 285 litres although there's a sizeable load lip hindering access slightly.
Even on Active trim (sitting near the bottom of the 208 range) equipment is very decent and includes electric windows, remote central locking, electric mirrors, column mounted audio controls, alloys wheels and a touchscreen infotainment system. It was also surprising to see standard fit cruise control on a car offering such good value-for-money, which I found areal bonus on longer motorway jaunts. The cheery seat fabrics also help raise the mood.
Sitting on the same platform architecture as the previous 207 (although thoroughly re-calibrated) the 208 couldn't feel more different. The vastly improved ride is more akin with Peugeots of old in its soft, absorbent nature that comfortably smothers everything in its path.
It's also decent enough on challenging roads, although the suppleness of the suspension results in notable body roll in corners. Beyond that it grips well and is fairly neutral, feeling much lighter on its toes (thanks in part to its reduced kerb weight over the 207). The tiny steering wheel adds to the feeling of agility, although enthusiasts will find the rack over assisted and although direct, there's a noticeable lack any real connection with the front wheels.
With Peugeot's tiny 1.4 litre HDi diesel engine under the bonnet I was dreading longer journeys, as it's not especially quick or powerful, producing just 68 bhp. It more than makes up for it with its smooth and punchy power delivery which suits the character of the car well. With 118 lb ft of torque coming in at just 1750 rpm, acceleration feels more swift than the 13.5 second sprint to 60 mph would suggest.
It's just a bit of a shame that the five speed gearbox is so unpleasant to use with its slack, long throw action.
This 208s biggest asset however is its real-world economy, which was in the high-60s during my week with the car. It's also road tax exempt as it emits just 98 g/km of CO2
TECHNICAL DATA: Peugeot 1.4 litre HDi Active
Price as tested: £13,695
Personal Lease price: from £132.56 p/m
Engine: 1.4 litre 8v 68 bhp – 0-62 mph: 13.5 secs – Maximum Speed: 101 mph – Economy: 64.2 mpg (urban) –83.1 mpg (extra-urban), 74.3 mpg (combined) – Emissions: 98 g/km – Band A (12 months): £0
Dimensions: Length: 3962 mm – Width: 1829 mm – Height: 1460 mm – Wheelbase: 2538 mm
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Taliban establishes elaborate shadow government in Afghanistan
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
LAGHMAN, AFGHANISTAN -- Like nearly all provinces in Afghanistan, this one has two governors.
The first was appointed by President Hamid Karzai and is backed by thousands of U.S. troops. He governs this mountainous eastern Afghan province by day, cutting the ribbons on new development projects and, according to fellow officials with knowledge of his dealings, taking a generous personal cut of the province's foreign assistance budget.
The second governor was chosen by Taliban leader Mohammad Omar and, hunted by American soldiers, sneaks in only at night. He issues edicts on "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" stationery, plots attacks against government forces and fires any lower-ranking Taliban official tainted by even the whiff of corruption.
As the United States prepares to send 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan to bolster Karzai's beleaguered government, Taliban leaders are quietly pushing ahead with preparations for a moment they believe is inevitable: their return to power. The Taliban has done so by establishing an elaborate shadow government of governors, police chiefs, district administrators and judges that in many cases already has more bearing on the lives of Afghans than the real government.
"These people in the shadow government are running the country now," said Khalid Pashtoon, a legislator from the southern province of Kandahar who has close ties to Karzai. "They're an important part of the chaos."
U.S. military officials say that dislodging the Taliban's shadow government and establishing the authority of the Karzai administration over the next 18 months will be critical to the success of President Obama's surge strategy. But the task has been complicated by the fact that in many areas, Afghans have decided they prefer the severe but decisive authority of the Taliban to the corruption and inefficiency of Karzai's appointees.
When the Taliban government was ousted in 2001 following five disastrous years in power, a majority of Afghans cheered the departure of a regime marked by the harsh repression of women and minorities, anemic government services and international isolation. Petty thieves had their hands chopped off, and girls were barred from school.
Today, there is little evidence the Taliban has fundamentally changed. But from Kunduz province in the north to Kandahar in the south, even government officials concede that their allies have lost the people's confidence and that, increasingly, residents are turning to shadow Taliban officials to solve their problems.
Pashtoon said that on a recent visit to Kandahar, he heard from constituents who were pleased with the Taliban's judges. "Islamic law is always quicker. You get resolution on the spot," he said. "If they had brought the case to the government courts, it would have taken a year or two years, or maybe it would never be resolved at all. With the Taliban, it takes an hour."
For many Afghans, there is no choice. Across broad swaths of the country, especially Afghanistan's vast rural areas, the government has little to no presence, leaving the Taliban as the only authority.
Shadow government officials collect taxes, forcing farmers at gunpoint to turn over 10 percent of their crops, according to accounts of officials and residents. Taliban district chiefs conscript young men into the radical Islamist movement's army of insurgents, threatening death for those unwilling to serve. And the Taliban's judges issue rulings marked by a ruthless efficiency: With no jails in which to hold prisoners, execution by hanging or automatic rifle is the swiftly delivered punishment for convicted murderers and rapists, or for anyone found guilty of working with the government.
"Whether people like them or not, they have to support them," said Fatima Aziz, a parliament member from Kunduz, a province where she said the shadow government has emerged only in the past year.


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Phuket takes pride of its many diverse stretches of white sand and clear, blue water. Rugged mountains endorse these beaches that usually have active crowds. Phuket's location blessed it with an endless flow of clear water from the deep. It is Thailand's main international gatewa to the Andaman Coast. Being one of the heavily visited cities in Thailand, Phuket has experienced a rapid growth that has led to the rise of the top Phuket beaches. These beaches include the following.
Kata Beach
Kata and Kata Noi are the sections of Kata Beach. Bigger and more developed, Kata Beach is one of the few great places to surf in Phuket. While waves are not as famous as other destinations such as Bali, when they are on, people in Thailand don't waste time learning to surf. Kata Nois embraces more peace than its bigger neighbor, with a number of vendors and resorts offering foods and drinks to guests.
Patong Beach
Patong beach is for party goers. The crowd here is incredible that first-time visitors may easily feel overwhelmed. Nightlife here is the best in Phuket. Visitors can find a range of restaurants, bars and clubs in the streets just behind the beach.
Nai Harn Beach
The beach sees thousands of visitors during the high season months. Its location has placed it the most magnificent bay on Phuket, with a small coconut-covered island and high hills around the sides. The beach has the Royal Phuket Yacht Club Hotel as their only beachfront which adds to their already established fame.
Cape Panwa Beach
While this place rests in isolation, its beautiful patches of sand make a walk through the Cape Panwa Hotel worth it. Cape Panwa can be small in size but its exceptional beauty endows it with supremacy. The beach faces the east of Phuket that guarantees privacy to guests. Its exposure to the huge ocean waves and deep, clear seas make it a must-visit for those who look for guaranteed water enjoyment. Also, visitors should head to Cape Panwa if they want an attractive, less-crowded stretches of sand.
Karon Beach
This beach has a stretch of 3,500 meters of fine sand and clear water. This is a tropical classic that helps Phuket rise into fame. The sand in this beach is known for its softness and fineness that combines silica, ground-up shell and coral. The beach is quite straight, with great natural views from all sides and corners.
Mai Khao Beach
The beauty of this beach is quite different when compared to the string of popular beaches in the southwest near Patong, which can attract a huge crowd during high season months. This is the beach to go for those who want a peaceful time with nature. Although the beach doesn't have many features to boast, the mountains further south offer a wonderful backdrop.


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Sara Baraldi: A Showstopping Mom with a PhD in Theater Education
I sat down with PhD holder Sara Baraldi to learn more about her academic and professional journey. Read on to see how she went from a 17-year old living in Puerto Rico to an active mother with a doctorate in Theater for Youth.
Where did you attend college? Which specific degree do you hold? How long did it take you?
In 1996, I was seventeen years old when I entered college. My mom worked at the University of Puerto Rico as a chemistry professor and it seemed natural to attend the same university. I began my coursework in the Education Department in order to attain a bachelor degree in Science Education. After a year of classes, I realized my passion was somewhere else. I petitioned for a transfer within the Education Department for a degree in Secondary Theatre Education. From that moment on, I went back and forth, taking classes in both the Education and Drama department. After 5 years I completed my degree and graduated. I decided that I wanted to continue my journey as a teacher because I felt I possessed a natural ability to transmit information to children in a fun and interactive way. I knew I wanted to help more students in their journey.
I applied to the best graduate programs in Theatre Education in the United States. I was accepted to the M.A. program in Educational Theatre at New Your University. I packed my bags and left the little island alone for the first time in my life. After a year of coursework and an intense summer abroad program, I completed my degree in 2002. I began to realize I was not done with my education. I felt I could reach more students by helping their future teachers. After some research, I realized I would not be able to teach in a university with solely a master's degree.
Since the master's degree was not a terminal degree, I began applying to several Ph.D. programs across the country. I was finally accepted to Arizona State University's Theatre for Youth Ph.D. program. I was not expecting this process to be so intense. I was 24 years old when I entered the program. I was the youngest and at a disadvantage because English was my second language. Not only did I have to perform at the level every other student was performing, but I had to do it in another language. I kept telling myself that if I wanted to succeed in the program I was going to have to do it like everyone else--no special treatment. Six years later, married with a baby, I completed my degree in 2009.
Can you name some of the classes you took that you really enjoyed?
During my studies, I took both practical and theoretical classes. Some classes were "on your feet" like acting, pantomime, and dramatic activities, while others were "in your head" like theatre history, theory, and research methods. In all the programs, there was a good balance between both. Your brain and body were being exercised equally. Of all the classes I have taken, my favorite classes are the "on your feet" classes. I like being engaged in different ways and I believe one can learn a lot through the use of their body. This is probably one of the reasons I decided to become a teacher. I know I can engage students in multiple ways including the use of their body. I get bored quickly, so anything that actively engages me is a plus.
Can you describe your career path since graduating from your degree program?
Once I knew I was going to graduate, I began looking for jobs. This part was difficult because I was unsure about what I wanted to do exactly. I also did not know if I wanted to move from where I was currently living. My husband had a steady, well-paying job, so my choices had to take his career into consideration. The job I did get had to be "a sure thing", especially if we were going to move. My husband would not have a difficult time finding another job, so we wanted to make sure the trip was worth while. We eventually decided that one of us was going to stay home with the baby. So my job had to be good enough to sustain us so he could quit his job and stay home with the baby. After 30 job applications, they came back with either "the position has been filled" or "we have closed the position for financial issues." Either way, the job scene did not look promising. Furthermore, it was not just me, but my other colleagues who graduated with me, who found themselves in the same situation. It just was not a good year. Since then, I have focused on submitting papers for publication and attending conferences to help put myself out there. In the mean time, I am still writing and applying to several jobs across the country.
Can you give us a "day in the life" of your job? What do you like about it? What is difficult about it?
Since I am currently a "stay at home mom," my day consists of making breakfast for myself and for my toddler, doing house chores like cleaning, doing the laundry, and cooking. I arrange time for my child to have play dates with other children her age, so she can socialize and get some physical activity, but also so I can talk with other moms that are going through the same things I am going through. We also go to the zoo, the museum, and the park, as well as take music, reading, and swimming classes. While she takes her daily nap, I try to catch up on writing articles, looking for jobs, and keeping up to date with the current literature in theatre and theatre for youth. Then, I cook dinner and begin the night time routine which consists of bathing my toddler, changing her, and giving her the last bottle. After she goes down for the night, I like to watch television or play video games with my husband.
How has what you learned in college been applied to your life in the working world? Has the recession affected your industry?
What I learned in college has been extremely helpful. Especially the classes that specifically address teaching, how to teach, classroom management, etc. You might know the content and how to transmit the information to your students in an effective way, but if you do not have good classroom management, it all goes down the tubes. As part of my undergraduate coursework, I had to complete my practicum in a school. I was teaching seventh and eight grade. I entered the room with confidence knowing what to expect, but it is very different standing on the other side of the room. I had to engage the students and do so for the whole period. It was impossible. I felt like a puppet dancing around trying to keep their attention. I asked my professor if he had any suggestions and he mainly expressed that I do not have to be the "teacher" for the whole period of the class. I had to be a facilitator and make sure the students were getting all they needed to in different ways throughout the class period. This was very helpful. I realized early on that a good teacher is a good facilitator, not a good entertainer. In my master's and doctoral degree classes, I learned many techniques to help transmit information to the students in both active and passive ways.
Have you ever taken an online class? If not, would you consider taking an online class if you knew it would raise your salary?
I have never taken an online class. As part of my Teaching Assistantship at ASU, I helped teach the online Theatre History class. The feedback I received from the students participating in this class was broad. Some students loved being able to have the flexibility to access the information at their leisure, while other students found the innate loose structure difficult to keep up with because getting the work done was in their hands. The online format can be good for some students while it can hinder other's ability to learn.
I would like to take an online class if I knew it would help raise my salary. I love learning so almost any subject interests me, and knowing this information could further my career or increase my salary would only be beneficial.
What advice do you have for anyone who is considering earning their PhD?
After completing my doctoral degree, there are several recommendations I would give to anyone considering a Ph.D.
- Pick a subject you are passionate about. There is a lot of reading and researching involved, therefore make sure it is something you are interested in so you do not get bored in the middle of the program and not want to finish.
- Pick a program that you feel will meet your needs and help in finishing your degree.
- Understand the amount of work that is required. If the subject is something you enjoy, the material itself will not be difficult; what makes the program difficult is the amount of time that is required of you. There is a lot of reading and researching and your time is limited.
- Once you finish your coursework and pick your dissertation committee, pick a chair who is interested in your topic and is someone with whom you feel comfortable working. This relationship can make a world of a difference.
- Make deadlines for yourself and keep them. Staying on a consistent writing schedule is easier than trying to get back to it from a hiatus.
- Keep writing. Do not think about if what you are writing is good enough or if it makes sense. Let your chair be the one who helps you with this. Keep writing and sooner than you think, you will be done.


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Cher Lloyd's debut album Sticks & Stones has divided critics attracting mixed reviews with some calling it 'sassy' while others have blasted it as 'loathsome'.
The X Factor star has been busy plugging her first ever album and even returned to the ITV talent contest that made her famous last weekend to perform new single With Ur Love.
But her efforts have failed to impress NME who savaged the singer's album, which was released on Simon Cowell 's Syco label.
Talking about her duet with rapper Busta Rhymes called Grow Up, its critics said: 'It's the first of a clutch of tracks here to spew forth a litany of annoying vocal tics in lieu of an actual song.
'Chief offender in this respect is the still-hideous Swagger Jagger and Playa Boi, which has the temerity to crib from Neneh Cherry and is about as urban as pants bought from Next by your mum.'
He also blasted the album as 'loathsome' before adding: 'Cowell's juggernaut may be stalling, and on this showing, Cher's not proved herself nimble enough to be more than roadkill beneath its wheels.'
Time Out were more tolerant giving the album three out of five stars and commended her for sounding 'unmistakably Cher Lloyd'.
But its critic did admit: 'Even with its cast of top-notch writers and producers – max Martin, Red One, The Runners – her Stateside-recorded debut will do little to silence her critics.'
The BBC also awarded her three stars out of five applauding her for her 'natural and charismatic vocal presence'.
'Her flow won't set Nicki Minaj's surgically-enhanced buttocks aquiver, but she supplies some nice rhymes here and remains puckish enough to namecheck Mr Bean on Grow Up,' its critic said.
'It all adds up to a sassy, splashy modern pop album that rattles through its 10 tracks in a dash under 35 minutes.'
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To Joyce's mum this kind sponsor from faraway Clayhidon is like a billionaire
In a poverty stricken African village a mother goes down on her knees to thank someone who by comparison is a billionaire.
Pamela Reynolds, from Clayhidon, who has been sponsoring children through the international charity World Vision for more than 20 years, was on a visit to Uganda to see how donors' money is being spent.
"Nothing could have prepared me for the incredible week that we have just had," said Pam, a retired Hemyock Primary School teacher.
She said she jumped at the chance to go and meet Joyce, the fourth child she has sponsored through World Vision: "It was a very emotional time. We are just billionaires compared with their circumstances. They are just so grateful for all the help that goes to the whole community through the work of WV.
"Members of the community came to meet me, to shake hands and to express their thanks. It was deeply moving."
Pam was one of six World Vision sponsors invited to visit the Area Development Programme of KIMU (Kibiga/Mulagi) in central Uganda.
"The welcome that we received was overwhelming. The devotion of all the staff of World Vision was incredible, along with their expertise and understanding.
"The schools we visited were so poverty stricken, in comparison with the ones in UK. Yet it is the teachers who are the most important and WV has helped in many areas to provide accommodation for the teachers on site,; thus reducing their absence and lack of education for the children.
"In the community we were treated with such gratitude that one felt
"A particular work is the construction of a bore-hole available so much nearer to them, where they can collect water which is clean and fit to drink. The medical improvements are again of inestimable value.
"As WV isn't as well known in UK as in Australia, America, NZ, they simply hope that we will help to spread the word."
Among the presents Pam was given was a real live black hen. "I gave it to the interpreter, who has called it Pamela," she said. "It laid an egg for him, the next day."
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Pam meets Joyce's mother.
Pam in her classroom.
Receiving presents from a grateful community.
Pm with Joyce and her parents.
>Read about sponsoring a child through World Vision on this link
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So possibly I grew up in a cave, but I have never even heard of stuffed peppers until I started blogging and it seems like some people out there looooove themselves some stuffed peppers. I mean I had never heard of Lilly Pulitzer and many other things before blogging, so maybe I did live in a cave. Anyways, I finally decided it was time to try the stuffed peps after some encouraging from my midwest sister, Nina. She swears by them and said they were super easy. They look super scary to me, so I opted to cheat and make them even easier. Maybe this is how everyone else makes them too, but I cannot mix my own stuff, so I used one of my favorite little things…
I start off making this and it's way easier than making your own mixture :) I just make this as the oven is heating up, and then throw it in a bowl with the uncooked turkey and wha-la! Stuffed peppers that are way less time consuming, at least for me.
Throw them in your oven for an hour and you'll have juicy peppers in no time. Believe me, when I pulled them out, I texted Nina, "Are they suppose to be juicy?" "YES!" HAHA. Seriously, they are not as intimidating as they seem!
I usually use:
4 peppers
1 package of Mexican flavored ricaroni
make ricaroni as directed on package
hollow out peppers as rice simmers
mix ricaroni and 1/2 lb of turkey in bowl. scoop into peppers.
place in oven for an hour 350. top with cheese when you have 10 minutes remaining on the timer.
Super easy meal and B loves them! :)


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Friday, 25 July 2008
Crochet meet up at Camellia Sinensis Tea Shop
Yesterday I went to the crochet meet-up at Camellia Sinensis Tea Shop in Kingly Court off Carnaby Street. It was helda's birthday (a great friend and the group organiser) so it was a lovely place to celebrate with her and other members of the group.
The shop has a large variety of teas, black, green, white and every herbal tea you can think of, all served in decorative teapots and cups (with saucers). A nice selection of cakes and savouries were also available (I may have eaten a large piece of Victoria Sponge in between crocheting) . Plus its only a few footsteps away from All the fun of the fair, with their bargain bin (does sale yarn count as spending or saving money?) I also got some niffy felting bits (clover brand) I will have a play with them later today :)
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text: When Gensler Architects approached Spacestor with a construction challenge from one of their clients, we knew we had to take a slightly old-fashioned approach. One of the largest American Financial Institutions in the world required an 18 inch locker in their Bournemouth offices to meet their global standard and a metric off-the-shelf solution was not an option. Our complete control over manufacturing processes meant that we were able to adapt our Forte storage system to meet the clients exact imperial size saving the cost and environmental impact of shipping from the USA. An installation of 4500 lockers, 250 linear metres of storagewall and a number of coats modules was started in April 2015 and will be installed in several phases over 18 months in a mix of Polyrey Papago plain colour laminates.


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CT Scan
Animal Imaging has a Siemens Somatom Volume Zoom 4 slice CT scanner. This multi-slice CT greatly expands our imaging capabilities, and helps us achieve our goal to provide the best in imaging technology for small animal and equine patients.
The small animal indications for CT will include the following:
- Musculoskeletal-developmental, musculoskeletal disease, bone neoplasia
Thorax-screening for pulmonary metastasis, evaluation of
intrathoracic masses
Abdominal masses/metastatic screening, vascular imaging (e.g. assessment of tumoral perfusion and margins, portosystemic
shunt evaluations)
- Spine-fractures, neoplasia
- Multi-slice scanning translates into shorter anesthesia time (and even allows some studies to be performed using sedation only)
Dr. Echandi, Dr. Neelis and Dr. Biscoe are available for consultation on cases if questions arise on which cross-sectional imaging modality (CT vs MRI) is preferable for a particular patient.
Animal Imaging - visibly better.


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Friday, January 9, 2009
Video Game Idea Made For My Pals...
In Colorado. It's a videogame version of pachinko with a little main character hitting things. This was the Idea I wanted. It is brilliant and genius like. Now it's a part of my coffee table and covered with...filth. They went with a monkey. Which is cute and nice. I however, prefer cute and slightly menacing. With shrunken heads. On fire! And vaguely potty humor like names. Hmmmm.... Somehow the title needs to fit a toilet function.
Voodoo Hole Lava Blast! There, that's better.
2 comments:
- rvr279 said...
Voodoo Hole Lava Blast now with Flaming Balls of Fire! Whoo! Here's to cute and slightly menacing whacking things! Thanks! =D
- January 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM
- Adam A said...
I hope this blog is a testament to my unrelenting adherence to the loftiest tenets of professional acumen.
Cheers everybody!
- April 17, 2009 at 6:37 AM
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I Gave Away A Smile and Find Out That My Return Was Priceless
Some memories last forever. On this Valentine's Day I smile and I recall that years ago when I was active in Mary Kay I had no Valentine in my life to receive a special something from. My response to that was to purchase 36 pink carnations. I preceded to attach my card and some samples to the pink carnations with ribbon. I suspected that I would never get a call back for my efforts but that did not matter. I passed out pink carnations with a smile one at a time at the mall, bus stops, walkers, restaurants. What I did receive was more that 36 smiles back. With each smile my heart got lighter and lighter. Those smiles made that day priceless. I don't know if anyone remembers that crazy lady running after them with flower in tow but I will never forget the gifts of a smile back.
I hope you all share a smile with someone each day. It is a gift that cost you nothing and can change someone day. One smile at a time. If you get a smile back…then you then have 2. Theirs and yours.Posted on


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University activity support
The quality of the University is guaranteed with a thorough and attractive academic programme, and lines of research that are adapted to the demands of the European Area. To help them in this task, lecturers and students enjoy a wide range of services provided by various administrative units. These units give assistance and support on such diverse and necessary issues as human resources, economy, information technology, academic management, extra-mural activities, international relations and language.
- International Center (I-Center)
- Learning and Research Resource Centre (CRAI)
- Master's Support Office
- Student Advisory Office
- University Community Support Service
- Academic Management Service
- Scientific and Technical Resources Service
- Accounts and Finance Service
- Educational Resources Service
- Human Resources Service
- Computer and ICT Service
- Language Service
- Material Resources Service
- Doctorate and Research Unit
- Decentralised Administrative Management Unit
- Unit for the Promotion of Research, Innovation and Territorial Development


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Welcome to the Rolling Hills Public Library
Solaro is a study help and exam preparation tool for students in grades 3 to 12. Thousands of practice test questions are available and students receive instant feedback in the form of step-by-step solutions for each question. A full set of lessons are also available which cover core concepts and feature an integrated study note and flash card system. All content in Solaro is based on the Alberta curriculum.
Access Solaro:
The link below will take you to the login page on Solaro.com. You must enter your library barcode & PIN number on the login page to access Solaro.
Please Note:
After logging into Solaro, you must choose your region and grade from the drop down boxes in order to see a list of available courses. Please disregard the "Add a License Key" box.


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The Western Cape Education Department announced that 170 schools were damaged by the Cape Storm that hit on 7 June. The announcement made on Monday shows that the estimated cost of repairs and replacements comes in at around R124 million.
Western Cape Education MEC, Debbie Schafer says 102 schools were left with damaged roofs, 27 schools had damaged fences and structural damage experienced at 14 schools. She says 55 schools were immediately repaired for teaching to resume soon after the disastrous storms.
Schafer says the department currently sits with a budget crisis, making it a challenge to replace and repair the rest of the damaged schools.
Schools don't all insure, particularly the poorer ones.— Debbie Schafer, Western Cape Education MEC
Schafer adds that following the storms, they are now considering the option of insuring schools as opposed to leaving the responsibility solely to schools.
Schafer explains that they may have to approach national government for emergency funding.
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How can I make sure I don't get audited?
What are my chances of getting an audit?
If I take that deduction, will it raise a red flag?
These are just a few of the questions we receive from our New England tax resolution clients, probably about every week (there's more, but we don't want to scare you — or give you any ideas). And look – We're not exasperated by the questions. But receiving these questions enough, as we do, means that we should probably write about it. So, we've put together a primer for our business-owner clients and friends on avoiding audits, completely. Here it is — and don't make the mistake in thinking that just because the IRS budgets have decreased recently for this stuff, that nobody ever gets audited. Believe me, that's not the case…
We've seen a fair share of audits, and, of course, nobody likes dealing with them. That said, there are some pretty basic steps which YOU, as a business owner, can take to ensure this doesn't happen to you. Some of these apply to those of our clients and friends who filed an extension (as they deal with your actual return), while others are year-round necessities.
But we will say right up front: If this is overwhelming to you, there's a simple solution – have us handle all of it for you. We have three tax resolution offices in the New England area.
But if you want to tackle it all yourself, here's what you should be doing:
1. Make sure that any third-party income and reports agree with your records.
2. Make sure you have selected the correct forms and schedules to fill out. Ask yourself: Do the forms apply? Am I stretching the situation? Are there credits that I am entitled to whose forms I haven't included, but need to?
3. Keep track of bank deposits so that all items will be easy to trace. Write the source of the check directly on the deposit slip, especially transfers between accounts, so that these are not inadvertently counted as income.
The first thing tax auditors request are your checking, savings, and investment accounts. They then proceed to do a total cash receipts analysis, comparing the total to the gross income shown on your tax return. By marking every deposit slip, you know where to look for further documentation to support your notation, and the auditor will have the trail in front of him or her, for the source of the unusual nontaxable receipts such as insurance recoveries, loans, gifts, and inheritances. Surprisingly, it's not that much work, and is worth the effort.
4. Always keep your checking and savings accounts free of irregularities. Be sure you can explain large bank deposits and increases (especially sudden ones) in your net worth. WARNING: If you have unreported income of more than 25% of your adjusted gross income, the auditor may turn your case over to the CID. If you suspect this may occur, do not provide any leads to the auditor regarding the sources of the unexplained deposits. The burden of proof is on the IRS. You do not have to provide leads that make their job easier.
5. Keep your business and personal accounts separate.
6. If you know you are going to take a business deduction, pay for it by check.
7. Know the proper time to file. IRS computers are not programmed to review only those returns received before April 15th. So who is to say that late returns, those filed after April 15th, won't be audited, or will be audited less than returns mailed earlier?
8. Be thorough. Don't leave out any information. Sign where you are supposed to.
9. Be neat.
10. Check your mathematics, twice.
11. Balance your total deductions with your income. Extensive deductions that add up to a substantial portion of your total income are audit flags.
Good tax preparers will make you "audit proof" while being extremely aggressive with your business deductions. A good tax preparer will also save you thousands of dollars a year and give you the security of knowing that all your deductions are legally deductible.
If you are in Maine or anywhere in New England and need support from an expert tax preparer, give us a call at (855) 479-2400. We are here to help.


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At Birmingham Stopper, we have long specialised in the manufacture of below-ground and pole furniture for the telecommunications industry worldwide.
Our long experience in this area makes us flexible and fast, with the experience and expertise needed to produce items of the highest quality in batches of any size.
From steps manholes to irons anchors, bolts foundation to cable or bracket bearers, we offer the full range of telecoms furniture. Expertly machined to our usual standards, these items have been provided to many of the major telecoms providers worldwide.
We understand the importance of high-quality machined items – and we have the technology and expertise to deliver them. Contact us today to find out more about our range of telecoms furniture and manufacturing capacities.


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Sorry I haven't been writing much lately. I mean it. I actually am sorry. It's kind of a generic, bullshit excuse, but I have the stereotypical "lot of shit going on." I've been getting home really late a lot for the past few weeks, and it's kind of hard, in that case, to sit down and do any writing-for-pleasure. It sucks, because I enjoy doing this, but that's life right now, I guess.
Tomorrow (today) I'll try writing some shit from work and see how that works out.
We'll see. In any case, all is well. Very well, in fact.


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In case you missed it, or were put to sleep by it, Northwestern did beat Rutgers 51-47 on the road, notching their first Big Ten win of the year in their Big Ten opener. This is a very good thing. For as terrible (and make no mistake, they are terrible) Rutgers is, it is still a Big Ten road win, and, for at least a fleeting moment, Northwestern was on top of the Big Ten. The game was really bad. Like really bad. Like NU going 10:16 without a bucket from floor or foul line while turning it over four times bad. Let's get something cleared up right now: there is not another Big Ten team that you can get away with that kind of stretch against and win.
For as frustrating as Purdue has been, for as lightly regarded Penn State was at the start of the year, both those teams, along with the other 10 teams will punish a team for going more than a quarter of a game without scoring. And yet, Northwestern won. It's a real shame NU won't get to play Rutgers again this year.
McIntosh Is a Big Ten Point Guard
I've hit McIntosh a couple times on his perimeter defense, but even if that part of the game doesn't improve, he is still a legit Big Ten point guard. Another game where he shouldered the load offensively for the Wildcats. He was the only Wildcat who was a consistent threat from the floor, he knocked down both of his three pointers, and, especially important given Tre Demps' struggles, hit 5 of 6 foul shots. Vic Law might have had the highest ranking out of high school, but it's been apparent from nearly day 1 that McIntosh would have the most impact his freshman year. If he can cut down on turnovers and handle traps better, he'll certainly be in the conversation for All-Freshman team this year.
JerShon is Back (Kinda)
JerShon is one of my favorite players I've watched aat Northwestern, right up there with Mohamed Hachad, Jitim Young, and Patrick Houlihan. His midrange game, silky handles, and occasional lock down defense when he's healthy is just straight up fun to watch. The operative clause though is "when he's healthy." JerShon saw his first action in a long time due to injury and played 20+ minutes, even though that wasn't Chris Collins' plan. He's not at 100% yet, but a 6 point, 7 rebound showing is a real positive sign for the Senior as Big Ten play rolls on. NU needs him, make no mistake about it.
Disappearing Acts by Key Players
Vic Law was sick, so we can excuse his 10-minute, 0 point performance. But there were two other starters who needed to step up and didn't. Sanjay Lumpkin needs to be assertive on offense. Yes his shot is flat. Yes his handles aren't really there. But if he is just going to float around and not get in attack mode, defenses can forget abut him and feel free to double in the post. He's actually a decent scorer this year, he just needs to start acting like it. Alex Olah was even more disappointing. Sure Rutgers made it their number one priority to take the post away, but if you're one of the team's leading scorers, you need to shoot it more than 3 times, and you need to shoot it more than 0 times from inside the arc. Northwestern will need more than just two players scoring to win conference games. Northwestern won't have another game against this bad of an opponent. If they still have eyes at a post-season birth, someone not named Demps, McIntosh, or Olah will need to step up their offensive game in a big way.


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When it comes to finding the best gifts all of us get stuck and only few of us are capable of coming up with good gift ideas. If the same gifts have to be given to that special someone in our life, it will be all the more complicated. So many special occasions come up and finding something unique and different can be highly challenging. Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Valentine's Day, holiday season, New Year gift and the list extends. Some of us are really hopeless when it comes to thinking of something different.
You will not have to worry however, you can easily impress your partners or your special someone.Photos on canvas are becoming one of the most popular gifts in the UK. You will be able to personalise your gifts easily when you transfer your photos to canvas. You can add a beautiful line that will express your feelings for the other one or how much you care about them.
You will also have unlimited options when it comes to finding the right photos to be transferred to canvas. You can choose anything from the special moments you shared with your partner to portraits of your loved ones. The choice of your photo will depend the intimacy level you share with the other person. There are number of ways of personalising your gifts. The choice to choose your photo itself is one of the best customisation options. Secondly, you can add a nice line wishing your loved one for their special day in the photos on canvas. It is very easy to add your wishes as long as you are working with the right photos on canvas company. You can also make someone feel special by adding nice little short poems or a two liner that will express to the other person how important they are to you. When it comes to photos on canvas, the options are unlimited and you will never again have to worry about your personalised gifts anymore.
When you order photos on canvas or transfer photos to canvas to be gifted to someone, you need not have to worry about the cost because it is very cheap to buy photos on canvas when compared to the number of other gifts. Though transferring photos to canvas is very cheap, it can make wonderful gifts for your loved ones. You cannot find a better gift that fits so well within your budget and at the same time a gift that will impress your loved one.
You will have to be little careful in choosing the online store to order your photos on canvas so that you get the best deals and offers. The quality of the canvas ordered should not be compromised in anyway in an effort to find cheap photos on canvas.