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Retaining Walls
Retaining Wall Design and Installation
A retaining wall is a structure that is designed to prevent erosion by holding soil in place. They are usually placed in areas with slopes. Although retaining walls are mainly installed for construction and erosion purposes, they can be a fine addition to a beautifully landscaped yard. We call them "engineered works of art." Our retaining wall design team is available for free consultations to discuss if a wall is needed at your residence or business. There are many options when deciding what type of wall and materials to install. Stone and concrete are commonly used. Some styles interlock to make installation much easier and cost effective. Large stones and railroad ties were commonly used in the past for retaining walls, but have been replaced for the most part by preformed blocks because they are affordable, easy to install and less expensive. When building landscaping retaining walls each layer must be backfilled to provide substance and adequate drainage.
Repairing Landscaping Retaining Walls
Call us if you require maintenance or repairs to an existing retaining wall. Depending on the amount of damage we may have the option to repair, or replace a section or sections of the landscaping retaining wall. In any event, we will discuss all the options so that you can make an educated decision.
Whether you're interested in having a concrete, wood, or a natural stone retaining wall installed, or you're in need of a repair, we can help. Our team of professionals can design and install your "engineered work of art." Call 1-800-LAWN-CARE today for a free estimate.


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3-In-1 Component Video Composite RCA S-Video To USB
DVR Adapter
This USB-based video capture adapter can transform desktop/laptop PC or Mac computer into a full-featured
digital video recorder.
This video frame grabber package empowers PC / Mac systems with video/audio inputs so users can hook up video equipments to computer
for watching or recording live video for further production such as creating high impact multimedia content for great visual aide, business presentation or streaming on the internet.
This USB-based digital video recorder provides users with
multiple analog video inputs including:
The maximum recorded video quality will be DVD MPEG2 or MP4 quality at
720 x480 pixels. This video to USB DVR adapter package supports comprehensive digital MPEG and DVD formats.
It also supports still picture capturing in BMP, GIF, PNG and JPG formats via the software snapshot button.
The featured Picture-On-Picture video window and the web browser
can stay on the computer screen
at the same time. The video window screen size and location can be adjusted as needed with ease.
Expand Computer With Component YPbPr Input
With this USB device installed in a computer, users can instantly expand computers with component
video input.
A/V signals from HD devices such as cable box, HD players or
game consoles such as PS3, PS4,
Xbox one, Xbox 360, Wii/Wii U can be viewed live, recorded smoothly and saved as digital files into computer in real time with no lags.
[Note]: This DVR adapter does not support
HD component video inputs at 720p, 1080i or 1080p.
Please adjust your HD component video device to output at 480i,480p, 576i or 576p
first before viewing or recording.
Expand Computer With RCA S-Video Inputs
This USB capture device can also expand your computer with composite RCA video input and S-Video input for hookup with
home video equipments such
as VCR/DVD player, camcorder, CCTV camera, game console such as PS2, PS3, Wii for for real time display on computer LCD monitor screen or recording
on the fly.
Live Game Recorder
This USB DVR adapter unit allows users to hook up their favorite video game console
with their computer directly for live game play or capturing their best moves into computer.
Users can play and record games full screen on computer monitor. After the recording, users can also edit their recordings using
any other 3rd party software tool to edit, narrate and upload their captured footage to Youtube, Facebook or mobile devices such as iPad, iPod,
iPhone and smart phones for sharing or playback for review.
Mac OS Support
This USB video capture device fully supports Mac OS in addition to MS
Windows. The standard package provides individual video capture software for
both Mac and PC.
Users can capture or record video to their Mac
from a VCR, DVD player, DVR, camcorder, video camera, game console or any
other analogue video device in high-resolution H.264, MPEG4 or Apple DV
digital format ready for iPad, iMovie and YouTube.
The recorded video feeds can be added to iTune or
sync with your iPad, iPhone and Apple TV or edit it right away in iMovie or
Windows Live Movie Maker and can be edited in iMovie or Windows Live Movie Maker without re-encoding.
Premium Digital Video Recorder Software
For PC
This 3-in-1 H/SD video recorder package is bundled with full-featured
PC-based DVR software for recording video audio feeds and saving the recorded content into the hard drive for playback or further video production.
Various video formats are available for recording session. The supported video output formats from recording includes the popular MPEG1,MPEG2, MPEG4, VCD/CD and DVD formats.
Users can have the option to choose between 6-level recording/encoding speed (Fastest/Fast/Normal/Good/Very
Good/Excellent) and the maximum DVD video recording resolution can be up to 720x480 pixels at 30 fps.
Picture-In-Picture Viewing For PC
This USB MPEG DVR device also supports Picture-In-Picture function, meaning that users can browse on the internet or work on the computer while watching DVD movie, satellite video or recorded gameplay feeds at the same time. The video screen from the selected component video, composite RCA or S-video input can always be on top of the computer
screen, resulting in PIP display.
Once starting up the DVR software, a PIP video sub window will pop up with the DVR software control panel on the computer screen. This PIP window can be relocated to anywhere on the computer screen and the
PIP video screen size is resizable as needed and up to full screen
Digitize Your Analog Video Collection
This USB video frame grabber helps digitize all your VHS, Hi8/V8 tapes from VCR or camcorders into digital formats using Mac or PC
system before tapes get worn out and no longer viewable.
This device helps user create high impact multimedia content by adding the captured video feeds or image files to PowerPoint or other multimedia authoring application or upload your saved video feed to YouTube or other web video server for broadcasting on the internet.
Support Snapshot Function
The bundled DVR software also supports still image capturing, allowing users to take a snapshot at any favorite video theme. The snapshot images can be taken in JPG, PNG, GIF or BMP format via the push button on this
USB video grabber unit or via the snapshot button from the software.
Advanced A/D Conversion
This USB 2.0 video capture device adopts the advanced analog to digital conversion so the captured video is error free with optimal color and clarity.

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Monday, 25 June 2012
Dennis Rodman Attack
Michelle Rodman has obtained a temporary restraining order against Dennis over the May 28th incident — but was back in court in Orange County, CA yesterday to make it permanent. Restraining Order filed Rodman,
Michelle took the stand, describing the events that took place — claiming Dennis had shown up to Michelle's house wasted at 2:30AM, completely unannounced, and demanded to see his 11-year-old son. Dennis Rodman bio,
Michelle said Dennis attacked her when she refused, shoving her onto a bed, then took off — only to return hours later, still intoxicated, asking to take their son to breakfast. Michelle obliged … on the condition she came with. Dennis Rodman attack, dennis rodman jager,
At breakfast, Michelle said Dennis got even more wasted — ordering 4-6 shots of Jنgermeister … in front of the kid … and downing them all. She claimed Dennis then repeatedly made comments about her boyfriend, saying, "You're f**king this white guy!"
So far, it's unclear if the judge will grant Michelle's restraining order request — the hearing will continue this morning. Should be interesting … Dennis is expected to take the stand as well.


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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize for its long-term role in uniting the continent, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Friday, an award seen as morale boost for the bloc as it struggles to resolve its debt crisis.
Following are reactions to the award:
"We are all very proud that the efforts of the EU for keeping the peace in Europe are rewarded.
"Europe got through two civil wars in the 20th century and we have established peace thanks to the European Union. So the European Union is the biggest peacemaker in history."
"Despite some gloom in the economy in Europe, still this is a great day for Europe. This Nobel Peace Prize has apparently been awarded for the contribution of the European Union over the past 60 years to the peace and reconciliation and democracy and human rights. I am very proud of these European values which are also universal human values. This is a proud day for every European."
"This Nobel Peace Prize is for all EU citizens. We in the European Parliament are deeply touched. The European Union has reunited the continent through peaceful means and brought arch enemies together. This historic act of reunification has been rightfully recognized.
"The values of human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and the respect for human rights are absolutely fundamental to the European Union. These fundamental values underpin all of the European Union's activities both internally and in our external policies.
"Several nations are freely negotiating accession to the European Union, a sign that despite challenging economic conditions, the European Union is a magnet for stability, prosperity and democracy.
"The EU's principles and values of reconciliation can serve as an inspiration to other regions in the world. From the Balkans to the Caucasus, the EU serves as a beacon for democracy and reconciliation."
"This goes to show that the Norwegians really do have a sense of humor. The EU may be getting the booby prize for peace because it sure hasn't created prosperity. The EU has created poverty and unemployment for millions.
"In the last two years the EU has caused huge animosity between the countries of Northern and Southern Europe. Just look at Frau Merkel being welcomed with Nazi flags in Athens, and German newspapers slagging off the Greeks as work-shy wonders.
"After watching European Council President Van Rompuy cheerleading for war in Libya with Colonel Gaddafi, this idea of the EU getting a Nobel Peace is ridiculous."
"It is a great honor for the whole of the EU, all 500 million citizens, to be awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize."
"This is an important and right decision by the Nobel Prize Committee and a big encouragement for the people in Europe. It comes at the right time for closer togetherness in Europe and it strengthens those powers that are pushing for closer integration in the European Union.
"It's a clear rejection of nationalism and the sole pursuit of national interest. The Nobel Prize Committee deserves respect for this decision.
"And all levels of decision making in the European Union must take this high award as incentive to continue with their fullest power the path to closer integration.
"In this way the European Union can serve as a role model for other regions for a socially, economically, culturally and politically successful community."
"It is right that this extraordinary effort that has been accomplished by the Europeans and their leaders to establish a lasting peace on their continent - historically ravaged by war - is rewarded and honored."
"It's one of the most intelligent awards that has been given and it surely is a celebration and an official recommendation for the importance that the European Union has in keeping world peace, especially in Europe.
"Secondly they have exported a way of making compromises of trying to avoid conflict, of trying to keep talking with each other that you can call a European recipe or a European way of doing business, or a European way of settling conflicts, not by using force like some other regions or world leaders have done.
"As a military force, the European Union is quite weak and it has used that disadvantage to turn it into an advantage and to show the world that you can be important and have influence by just talking and negotiating and renegotiating with people."
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The text encourages a restructuring of the power of the racial subtexts thrust into sporting arenas, upon the bodies of athletes of color, and into the mind and hearts of spectators via the racial contract. The book's impetus is for readers to emerge with more truthful narratives, more honest dialogues, better American values, better social relations, and hopefully, using this new vision of sports culture as a model, real change.
This book was written for the casual fan, the hardcore fan, athletes, and those in the sports business. Its goal is to forge a better society and eradicate racial tensions by broaching honest discussions of realities of racism--past and present--in sport culture.
I tackle these issues throughout nine chapters taking on topics ranging from diversity in positions of power and leadership to the exploitation of amateur athletes and racial stereotypes sustained in contemporary sports films.
While my analysis, at times, might seem harsh, it is honest and done with the utmost concern and love for a better, more harmonious world.


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On this day in 1835, Benjamin Milam, a hero of the Texas Revolution, was killed by Mexican forces during the Siege of Bexar.
Milam was born in Kentucky in 1788. After spending several years in Mexico and supporting the country's efforts for independence from Spain, Milam earned Mexican citizenship and was made a colonel in the Mexican army. But when Antonio López de Santa Anna took over the government and formed a dictatorship, Milam was imprisoned.
He was able to escape, and as he fled, he met up with a battalion fighting for independence for Texas from Mexico. He enlisted in their ranks and marched with them to join with the main army to overtake San Antonio from the Mexicans. However, most decided to delay the siege until after winter.
Milam believed this would hurt any attempt at independence and rallied 300 men to launch the Siege of Bexar on December 5, 1835. Milam was shot in the head by a Mexican on December 7, but the Mexican army surrendered on December 9.


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Kayla Montgomery, an 18-year-old senior at Mount Tabor High School in North Carolina, is one of the best teenage runners in the country despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
A remarkable New York Times story details the lengths she goes to compete.
Montgomery's legs go numb every time she races because M.S. can block nerve signals between the brain and lower body during intense exercise. She is able to keep running once she gets going, despite the lack of feeling, but once she stops she just falls down.
Her coach stands at the finish line and catches her once she collapses.
It's a scary moment if you don't know that this is "normal" for her (via Deadspin).
Montgomery told the NYT:
"When I finish, it feels like there's nothing underneath me. I start out feeling normal and then my legs gradually go numb. I've trained myself to think about other things while I race, to get through. But when I break the motion, I can't control them and I fall."
She won the state title in the 3,200 meter this year, posting the 21st fastest time in the country.
Doctors have cleared her to run, but there are still obvious risks. She tripped in the middle of a race last year. At another race someone forgot to catch her and she fell on her face at the finish line.
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Karianne strives to provide clients with efficient legal services while consistently delivering a high-quality work product. Karianne has practiced with the firm for several years, first as a law clerk and later as an attorney.
Karianne's practice focuses on employment law, estate planning, and civil litigation. Karianne has represented clients in various civil litigation matters before the circuit, appellate and administrative courts in Oregon. She also has broad experience assisting clients with employment law matters ranging from handbook and policy revisions to terminations and wage disputes. In particular, Karianne enjoys keeping apprised of the numerous developments in employment law and advising clients on the impact legal changes might have on their businesses. Karianne is also enjoying a growing estate planning practice in wich she helps individual clients turn their financial and succession-planning goals into effective estate plans.
Karianne was born and raised in Oregon. She earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Portland State University, after which she moved to Eugene and earned her law degree from the University of Oregon. Outside of the office, Karianne enjoys hiking, yoga, snowboarding, reading and traveling. Although she grew up in the Portland area, Karianne loves living in Eugene and exploring the many great local restaurants and businesses Eugene has to offer.
J.D., University of Oregon, 2014
B.S., Cum Laude, Portland State University, Economics, 2011
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ATHENS, Greece, November 26, 2014 – STEALTHGAS INC. (Nasdaq:GASS), a ship-owning company primarily serving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program and authorized the officers of the Company to repurchase, from time to time, up to $10,000,000 of the Company's common stock (par value $0.01). Shares may be purchased in open market or privately negotiated transactions, which may include derivative transactions, at times and prices that are considered to be appropriate by the Company, and the program may be discontinued at any time
Sale of Vessel
The Company has entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for one vessel in its fleet, the 7,215cbm, built 2001, LPG carrier, Gas Premiership. The proceeds from the sale of the vessel are $14.2 million and net proceeds after debt repayment are approximately $7 million. The Company will continue to operate the vessel and entered into agreement to bareboat charter back the same vessel for four years.
Charter Arrangements for Vessels
The Company also announced the conclusion of the following chartering arrangements:
A three year time charter for its 5,000 cbm, 2008 built, LPG carrier, Gas Shuriken, to an international trading house until October 2017.
A three year time charter for its 5,000 cbm, 2008 built, LPG carrier, Gas Defiance, to an international trading house until January 2018.
A six month time charter for its 3,500 cbm, 1996 built, LPG carrier, Gas Evoluzione, to a national energy company, until March 2015.
A six month time charter for its 5,000 cbm, 1996 built, LPG carrier, Gas Nirvana, to a national energy company, until March 2015.
A four month time charter for its 5,000 cbm, 2003 built, LPG carrier, Gas Prodigy, to an international gas trader, until March 2015.
A three month time charter for its 6,500 cbm, 1992 built, LPG carrier, Gas Moxie, to an international gas trader, until January 2015.
A three month time charter for its 3,500 cbm, 2006 built, LPG carrier, Gas Enchanted, to an international gas trader, until January 2015.
A three month time charter for its 3,500 cbm, 2003 built, LPG carrier, Gas Alice, to an international gas trader, until January 2015.
A two month time charter for its 3,500 cbm, 2014 built, LPG carrier, Eco Corsair, to an established operator, until December 2014.
With these charters the Company has increased the contracted revenues to approximately $235 million. Total voyage days of our fleet are 88 pct covered for the remainder of 2014, 60pct covered for 2015 and 31pct for 2016.
CEO Harry Vafias commented
We are very satisfied to see continuous demand for our fleet, especially the two three year charters, despite the fact that q4 hasn't shown yet its typical strength. Since we are trading at a significant discount to our assessed NAV, we decided that it would be beneficial to our shareholders to restart our share buyback program. Last but not least we are happy with the price achieved for one of our middle aged ships.
About StealthGas Inc.
Headquartered in Athens, Greece, StealthGas Inc. is a ship-owning company primarily serving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry. StealthGas Inc. currently has a fleet of 42 LPG carriers with a total capacity of 202,102 cubic meters (cbm), three M.R. product tankers and one Aframax oil tanker with a total capacity of 255,804 deadweight tons (dwt). The Company has agreed to operate the 7,215cbm, built 2001, LPG carrier, Gas Premiership and to acquire 16 LPG carriers with expected deliveries ranging from 2015 to 2017. Giving effect to the delivery of these acquisitions, and including the Gas Premiership, StealthGas Inc.'s LPG fleet will be composed of 59 LPG carriers with a total capacity of 360,241 cubic meters (cbm). StealthGas Inc.'s shares are listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market and trade under the symbol "GASS".
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although STEALTHGAS INC. believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, STEALTHGAS INC. cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, charter counterparty performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydockings, changes in STEALTHGAS INC's operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.
Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by STEALTHGAS INC. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Our website address is www.stealthgas.com
Company Contact:
Stavros Papantonopoulos
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It's no secret that racism is prevalent in the Fashion Week circuit, both on the runway and behind the scenes. We've seen little (though increasing) inclusion of models of color; we've heard black models recount unfair treatment backstage; we've witnessed a lack of diversity in every part of the production. Thanks to a recent Instagram post by black model Londone Myers, social media got a firsthand view of this kind of prejudice once more.
Taking the form of a time-lapse video, the post displays Londone backstage at a show during Paris Fashion Week. Behind her, a group of white models gets their hair done promptly. Through the entire video, Londone sitsand waits, completely overlooked by the hairstylists. The post's caption reads, "I don't need special treatment from anyone. What I need is for hairstylists to learn how to do black hair. I'm so tired of people avoiding doing my hair at shows. How dare you try to send me down the runway with a linty busted afro. We all know if you tried that on a white model you'd be #canceled If one doesn't stand we all fall. If it isn't my fro it'll probably be yours."
"I was just so frustrated with how people would avoid even looking at me," she tells Teen Vogue. "I usually do my hair before every show, but this time I just showed up without anything on hand like everyone else."
Londone also mentioned that she was given no explanation for the hairstylists' behavior, and that the "3 or 4" other black models were not well-styled, either.
"No explanation was given at all," she said. "There isn't really much confronting you can do with these hairstylists. I'm not going to chastise [them], but [they] still don't know what to do with natural hair. The other black girls at the show spoke French, so I was kind of on my own. I simply asked around the room for who did black hair multiple times and was cast aside, until they sat me in this guy's chair who tried to send me off looking unpolished, like the other [black] girls. One of the other black models saw all of the lint in my hair and was surprised."
Londone is certainly not the first to endure this type of discrimination. Her post's comments section features a breadth of industry insiders showing their solidarity, some even sharing their own stories of backstage racism.
"…Now that we have more models of color we need hairstylist, makeup artist, photographers etc that know how to support black beauty," commented model Jourdana Phillips.
Another fellow model, Nejilka Arias, agreed with the post's sentiment, writing: "Fashion wanted diversity right! Get some diverse HAIRSTYLISTS too!! 🤧"
"I think at moments like these we need each other as POC [in fashion]. We need a good support system within our small group- and to give a helping hand when we can," Londone explained. "Just like Naomi paved the way for us, we should help out other girls. Even if that means handing out some edge control to another girl or helping another girl pick lint if they see any on another girl."
This form of mutual assistance becomes a necessary response when many backstage teams aren't properly equipped to work with models of color. As model Lillian Lightbourn pointed out, hairstylists often won't learn to style different hair types unless their clients pressure them to.
"Some of these hairstylists have never had the chance to work with our hair," says Londone. "You can aways tell when they're feeling through it haphazardly. I used to experience so many people making my hair look so bad. I just started doing the curls they liked before each show and shoot. It got to the point where I was the only one I could rely on. It makes me mad because I know they don't expect that from most girls; just the ones whose hair is too hard to do."


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Colorado offers 3 CAPTE accredited OTA programs to choose from. Taking the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Exam (COTA) is required for your state license and can't be taken until you complete an accredited OTA program. Below are the 3 accredited OTA Schools in Colorado, click them to learn more about their OTA programs.
More OTA Info for Colorado:
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Accredited OTA Schools in Colorado
|Accredited OTA Programs in Colorado
|Next Visitation Date
|National American University – Denver Campus
Littleton, CO
Status: Accreditation
|Next Visit: Spring 2015
|Pima Medical Institute – Denver Campus
Denver, CO
Status: Accreditation
|Next Visit: Spring 2021
|Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO
Status: Accreditation
|Next Visit: Spring 2015
How to Select a OTA School in Colorado
There are a number of things to consider when selecting Occupational therapist assistant programs. Here's a quick list of some of the most crucial considerations to always remember as you research for your Occupational therapist assistant program:
- College size
- Pass-rates of the National licensure test
- Lecture room and labroom facilities
- OTA School costs and potential opportunities for financial aid
- OTA Program admittance requirements
As you bring these Occupational therapy assistant program things into thought, it may be useful to talk with current students in addition to recent graduates of the Occupational therapist assistant schools of interest. Also, interviewing firms whom have hired these students can give you additional insight to each programs strengths and weaknesses.


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November 9, 1933 –June 30, 2013 Thompson – Dorothy F. (Viens) Graveline, 79, of Wrightson Dr., formerly of Moosup, died Sunday, June 30, 2013, in her home. She was the loving wife of the late Paul Graveline. Born in Putnam on November 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Diana (Martel) Viens…. Continue Reading
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Robert L. Beaudreault
1931 – 2013 Woodstock – Robert L. Beaudreault, 81, of Stonebridge Rd., died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in his home after a 17 year struggle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Gloria (Bissonnette) Beaudreault with whom he married on October 13, 1956 in Saint Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale. Born in Putnam,… Continue Reading
Alan J. Laflamme
1954 – 2013 Pomfret Center – Alan J. Laflamme died Saturday, June 22, 2013, after a short bout with cancer. He was 59. Alan was the devoted husband of Joanne Laflamme, whom he married on July 5, 1980; the loving father of Joseph and Amy Laflamme; and the caring son of Ramona (Payne) Mulvaney and… Continue Reading
Gertrude "Trudy" Murphy
1932 – 2013 N. Grosvenordale – Gertrude "Trudy" Murphy, 81, of Buckley Hill Rd., died Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was the loving wife of Arthur Murphy. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Camile and Winifred (LaCroix) Brodeur. Mrs. Murphy prior to retirement worked in the accounts… Continue Reading
Leila Coutu
1925 – 2013 N. Grosvenordale – Leila Coutu, 88, of Central St., died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in her home. Born in Newton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Glennie (Marshal) Littlehale. Mrs. Coutu worked as a CNA for Milford Nursing Associates. She enjoyed collecting turtles. Leila is survived by her… Continue Reading
Barbara Light
1935 – 2013 Putnam – Barbara Light, 77, of Brookside St., died Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Worcester. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Gardner) Light. Miss Light worked as a secretary for area physicians. She enjoyed sewing and music, particularly Tom Jones. She loved the many dogs… Continue Reading
Kathleen A. Fague
1961 – 2013 Danielson – Kathleen "Kat" A. Fague, 51, of Palmer St., died Friday, June 14, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Charles M. Fague, Sr. for 29 years. Born in Putnam, she is the daughter of James MacKenzie of N. Grosvenordale and the late Gloria E…. Continue Reading
Robert E. Johnson, Sr.
1954 – 2013 Central Village – Robert E. Johnson, Sr., 59, of 19 Main St., died Monday evening June 10, 2013, in the Backus Emergency Care Center in Plainfield. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Edgar and Florence (Jordan) Johnson. Mr. Johnson worked as a machine operator at Johnson Corrugated… Continue Reading
Angelo Navarro
1924 – 2013 Putnam – Angelo Navarro, 89, of Church St., died Friday, June 7, 2013 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of Lorraine (Bouley) Navarro for 64 years. Born in North Grosvenordale, he was the son of the late Sam and Jenny (Leo) Navarro. Mr. Navarro worked as a machine operator… Continue Reading
Mary A. Krawiec
1921 – 2013 Putnam – Mary A. Krawiec, 91, of Park St., died Thursday, June 6, 2013 unexpectedly in the arms of her daughter Anna. She was the loving wife of the late Michael Krawiec. Born in Newmarket, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late John and Teofila (Uzendowska) Fall. On November 11, 1929,… Continue Reading


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Experienced Roofing Contractor Serving the Livonia AreaFor 20 years, Renaissance Roofing has been the top choice for residential roofing installation and repairs in Livonia and surrounding cities. We serve residents throughout Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties with experience and craftsmanship that always produce quality work. All of our employees and crew members are GAF Master Elite certified, meaning they've completed the highest level of extensive education and training.
Our owner Donald DePriest works closely with his staff to manage each and every project. This husband-and-wife team has been operating the company since 1996 and continues to build Renaissance Roofing today. Our team is quality-oriented, so we are always careful not to miss any details.
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- We always try to provide the very best customer service, answering questions and educating you along the way.
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- We evaluate your home's entire roofing system and even inspect your attic.
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We Specialize in Roof Installation and RepairDo you need a new roof? Let our team of professionals come replace your roof the right way. We'll help you select the type of roof or roofing system you need, answer your questions, and get to work. We fully prepare our workspace by first protecting your garage and entire house, all of your plants, windows, and anything else that could be damaged. When we're done we clean our mess so your home looks just as good, if not better, than when we arrived.
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I love the pretty lilac colors all throughout this shoot including the bride's beautiful wedding dress. Joy de Vivre was kind enough to share a little inspiration behind the shoot…
This is a tribute to a romance on the Prairie. I imagined a beautiful young woman who grew up on her families farm, and fell in love with the man her Father hired to take over for him. They had a small wedding in the grass, surrounded by family. Her Aunt played the piano. They ate the best of the summers harvest. The dinner table was set with rusted iron lanterns, amethyst cut glass candles and personalized place mats. The violet and pink floral arrangements placed into in rusted copper pails were the perfect contrast to the golden grass. As the sun went down they lit the candle lanterns hanging in the trees, and the bride put on chunky wool sweater made by her Mother.
The incredible organic cotton dress by Kendal Leonard was the inspiration for the shoot. The light violet color, the feminine ruffles, the organic but soft cotton linen all set the tone for the rest of the design. To keep the look feminine but still rustic and organic, we chose a color palate that worked with the neutral colors of the Farmhouse but added that sweetness needed to keep it romantic.
Concept, Design & Styling: Joy de Vivre | Photography: Kurt Boomer | Location: Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse | Florals: Kelly Kaufman Design | Rentals: The Tent Merchant | Stationary: Holly Hollon | Model: Q Model Management | Dress: Kendal Leonard Design | Sweater: Beata | Hair & Makeup: Luna Bella Makeup Art
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Thank you so so much for the feature!!!
Beautiful work as usual Kurt!
Oh Kurt.. I heart your beautiful images! & beautiful styling Joy!
Lovely dress and nice photo spread to show it off! Kendal does great work!
Such a beautiful location!
In love with her bouquet ! and the centerpieces are amazing!
Beautiful location! Loved the pretty and elegant silver wares.
Stunning. Dying over the lovliness!
looks amazing K-Boom :)
Love the romantic details! So pretty for a rustic inspired bride.
Thank you for the beautiful feature!
Wowww beautiful wedding
A work of art. I love it.
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Kennet and Avon Canal
The canal links the River Kennet at Newbury to the River Avon at Bath.The canal opened in 1810 and is 57 miles (92 km) long. In the later 19th century and early 20th century the canal fell into disuse following competition from the Great Western Railway, who owned the canal. In the latter half of the 20th century the canal was restored, largely by volunteers, and today is a popular heritage tourism destination
For a full selection of images for this canal visit the canals Image Gallery. A list of bridges can be found here
Here you can read Joseph Priestly's 1831 description of the canal from his Historical Account of the Navigable Rivers and Canals and Railways of Great Britain.


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Divine Liturgy Armenian Apostolic Church
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- Release Date: 10/29/2008
The Divine Liturgy (The Holy Badarak) is a divine dialogue, and it's subject is the Eternal Glory of God. In the various versions that have been sung for generations, the chants and prayers of the officiating Priest and Deacons, and the choral praise of the Choir blend into a humble vocal offering that is heartfelt and deeply moving. Each Sunday, in Armenian Churches throughout the world, our Divine Liturgy enables the entire congregation to grow spiritually, to move closer to the Lord's Light. I hope my version will, like those before it, nourish the spirit of all who hear it, and deepen our love for Christ.... George Kirazian, composer Author, teacher, and composer, George Kirazian completed undergraduate and graduate studies at New York University, and for many years taught Writing and Literature courses at Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA. Kirazian's musical compositions include various art songs, hymns, and a ballet. His version of the Divine Liturgy, begun in 1991, is the result of 12 years' work and a lifetime's dedication to Armenian Sacred Music. This and other choral compositions of his have been performed by various choirs in the San Diego area.
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Every day that goes by without a proper Sons of Anarchy game is a wasted day. Fortunately, the next big expansion to Grand Theft Auto Online comes close, and will let players band together to form their very own motorcycle gang. Bear in mind, this is the violent kind of biker gang, not the sort that hangs out at weekends and rides around for fun [… So, basically Sons of Anarchy. – Ed]. Hit the jump for more.
The update is creatively called GTA Online: Bikers, and will let players form a club of up to eight members. The hierarchy ranges from President to new Prospect, and the club will gain access to a clubhouse, personal tattoos and outfits, a personal mechanic, and biker-themed business ventures. The update will also bring new vehicles and mission types, but neither of these have been further detailed.
Rockstar hasn't announced a release date yet, but this expansion will almost certainly be free like their previous updates. GTA Online is available for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and you really should give it a try.
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Compulsory Training Sessions for Committee Members
Committee members are required to attend a training session. At training the requirements of the position will be explained, you will be given information about how to meet these requirements and provided with resources to assist you.
Club Officials Training
- Will be held on Tuesday 19th Feb 2019. If you cannot attend this session, you will need to arrange a make-up session.
- Mid year Training for Club officials will be held in Week 2 & 3 of Semester Two.
Certificate Courses
Clubs and Societies often hold events that involve the provision of food and alcohol. In order to be aware of your legal obligations and meet the duty of care to your members, we recommend that at least one member of your committee have the following qualifications.
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate
- Food Safety Handler Level 1 Certificate (FSH1)
These Certificates are recognised by the hospitality industry and are required if you want to work at a venue that serves food and alcohol, so they can help you get a job too! MONSU will offer these courses if there is enough demand.


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Executive Leadership Group, Inc. (ELG) is a certified woman-owned small business and a leader in strategic planning and implementation. ELG has been certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) since January 2005.
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We integrate quality assurance at every step of our approach. For example, on any given project, ELG staff meets frequently to ensure that contract requirements – and contract intent – continues to be achieved, and that the client continues to have buy-in and a sense that "things are well under control," including costs. This quality assurance project process is exercised regularly throughout the lifecycle of a task. During these intermittent project reviews, quality control is conducted on key deliverables and ensures an integrated approach to our recommendations. ELG's quality management approach is designed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate problems that might compromise ability to perform on time, within budget, or according to the task order requirements.
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"My Kids" Program
Parent/Family Counseling & Coaching
Hello! Welcome to Grace Wellness Center. It is our desire to come along side you, where ever you are on your journey, and share in your burdens. Our "My Kids" Program is for parents, kids and families who are struggling to find peace in their lives. We understand the chaos you find yourselves in and want to help calm the storm.
When you come to Christ, God immediately and unconditionally accepts you as His kid! Our My Kids program is based on this Biblical principal applied to our role as parents. God accepts us completely as we are and walks with us on our journey of healing and finding wholeness. Most parent coaching and family counseling programs are based more on behaviors than on heart change and development of security. Our program is different! We understand that a person who is secure doesn't behave in destructive ways. We understand that all behaviors originate in the heart. This is why God tells us in Proverbs 4:23 "Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flows the springs of life."
My Name is Steve Luther, I am the Executive Director and founder of Grace Wellness Center and the developer of the "My Kids" program. My wife and I currently have 9 kids in our home and have others who are now living on their own. We have children from the age of 18 months to 24 years old. Many of these kids have come through the foster care system with severe trauma and attachment issues. We understand the chaos well and often affectionately refer to our home as the "Nut House." So wherever you are with your children, I can relate. I can relate to the frustrations and the feelings of hopelessness with traditional parenting methods based on behavior modification that don't create real change.
In our program we utilize Biblically based therapeutic parenting and counseling techniques based on developing secure relationships and a healthy sense of self. We help people who are fighting and against each other learn to be on the same side, work together and even DANCE with each other. DANCE is one of our acronyms for our therapeutic program that takes the battles out of the family and helps members move in sync with one another.
We understand that it is sometimes hard to ask for help. So, thank you for taking this first step; your healing journey begins here. We have seen many families, just like yours overcome struggles they thought would be impossible to resolve. They have found that with the right tools, and support it is possible!
"I Can do all things through Him who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13.
We begin our work with every client by first inviting God to lead the process. As you continue in your work with us you will see that God is intimately involved in the healing process, whether it be through the use of scripture in sessions and for homework, or relying on the Holy Spirit to guide the work we do. In all cases, God is at the center. This leads to truly empower counseling that doesn't just help people survive in life, but helps them Thrive! We are honored that you are here on our website and would consider it an honor and a privilege to come along side you on your healing journey.
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WiscChat (Psi) - Configuring Psi on Mac OS X
Install Psi
Download the Psi Installer.
If it doesn't happen automatically, double click the downloaded image to mount it.
Once mounted, you can drag the Psi icon to your applications folder to install the program.
Note: If you have upgraded from a previous version, then you do not need to configure the client. You can start using the new version.
Configuring Psi
Start Psi. If prompted for the following:
Click the Cancel button. If you are presented with the 'Tips' screen, click on the Close button.
Select Account Setup from within the "General" menu. You will be presented with the 'XMPP/Jabber Accounts' screen:
Click on the Add button. You will be presented with the 'Add Account' screen:
You may want to change the "Name" to something more related to the account you are configuring.
Click the Add button to create the account and open the 'Account Properties' window.
On the 'Account' tab, enter your XMPP Address/Jabber ID and password.
For NetID users, your XMPP Address/Jabber ID is firstname.lastname@example.com.
An Office 365 Service Account account can only be used as a XMPP Address/Jabber ID if the domain (e.g., @department.wisc.edu) is enabled for WiscChat. If you aren't sure whether your domain is enabled for WiscChat, please contact your domain administrator.
For more information, see: WiscChat - What is my XMPP Address/Jabber ID?
Note: Make sure to use the corresponding password for the account being configured. You are not creating a new account.
Place check marks on Automatically connect on startup as well as Automatically reconnect if disconnected and click the Save button.
Close the Tips window to start using Psi.
Click the Psi menu and select Preferences.
Select the Events category, and check the box labeled "Auto-open new messages".
Click "Apply" and then click "OK" to save these settings.
To connect, go to "Status" menu and select Online to connect to the WiscChat service.
From now on, whenever you start Psi, you will automatically be logged into the WiscChat service.
When presented with the "Server Authentication" dialog box, you must select "Trust this domain" (WiscChat - About Certificate Warnings).
Quit and restart Psi to complete the certificate trust.
From now on, whenever you start Psi, you will automatically be logged into the WiscChat service.
Important: If this was the first time you have configured your account to connect to the WiscChat service, you will need to configure your personal information within the internal database used by other WiscChat users to communicate with you.
If this is the case, you will be presented with the following screen:
Click the OK button.
It is highly recommended to enter your personal information within the VCard. Use the following document to enter the necessary information: WiscChat (Psi) - Updating Your vCard Information.


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Posts tagged 'pointless post'
in which i discuss freckles
I have hundreds and hundreds of freckles. Possibly thousands. They cover my face, pepper my arms and sprinkle across my legs.
And tonight, while using my magnify-mirror to pluck my eyebrows*, I discovered I even have freckles on my lips. Which made me insanely happy. I love being covered in freckles. They have always been something that has made me unique: I know very few people who freckle as much as I do.
So I'm currently rejoicing in my freckly lips. And yes, this post has absolutely no point. Give me a break… it's almost 3am.
*I was, indeed, plucking my eyebrows at two o'clock in the morning. I'm getting ready to go home for Thanksgiving, and have a lot to get done before my flight tomorrow afternoon. Plucking my eyebrows so my mother doesn't make caterpillar comments was high on the list. And is now done!


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Martin, Your input is some of the best, as well as the hardest to formulate a response to! :-) 1) We are planning a face-to-face meeting in the immediate future. We will discuss these ideas. If we seem unresponsive for the next week or three, it's because we're meeting, travelling, and recovering! 2) In the slightly-farther-out future we are planning a 'call for implementations'. This will be another chance to demonstrate how XForms works (or doesn't work) in the real Web, and to make any final fixes on the way to Recommendation. Please continue to highlight important issues. Thanks! .micah -----Original Message----- From: Plechšmíd Martin [mailto:email@example.com] Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:38 PM To: 'XForms' Subject: several XForms ideas Hello. We've been using XForms for some time, and we've met with many difficulties if using the XForms working draft literaly. We had to solve these difficulties with our own XForms extensions, or by modifying the required behaviour slightly where the standard is not clear enough. I'd like to share some of our ideas with you hoping that they will be taken into consideration before the final version of the draft is published. The ideas are maybe trivial, or you may already have taken decision concerning these issues in the working group - several months have past already - but even in this case I hope they will be of some use to you. 1. Constraints ============== In the current XForms specification, binds serve for three different purposes: - They put dynamic constraints on instance data: specify relations between values (calculate), specify whether a part of the xml tree is constant (readOnly) or relevant. In this case, binds substitute in a sense for a functionality missing in xml schemas. Indeed, when instance data are submitted, the server must re-check not only the validity of the document against the schema, but also the relations between values, or to know that some parts of the xml tree are omitted only because they are not relevant. - They specify dynamic behaviour of the model: The "calculate" attribute says that a value should be updated if another value changes; The readOnly attribute specifies that some nodes cannot be changed from UI (nor from anywhere else, in the current specification). - They have influence on how the UI is presented: Form controls tied to readOnly nodes are not editable; if tied to nodes marked as not relevant, the form controls are hidden or grayed out. It seems to me that mixing these three roles together in one element is not a fortunate solution. I often need to have a node with calculated value that shouldn't be modifyable from UI; form controls that are not editable, though there exist another form controls tied to the same node that can be edited; forms re-usable at various places and thus containg parts that are hidden in some situations, even though the tied instance nodes are not irrelevant; etc. Thus, we decided to split the whole form into several layers and treat them separately: - Each model is a self consistent unit and distinguishes between modifications from inside and from outside (i.e. from UI or from another model via setValue). Even though a node is marked as readOnly, it is always read-write from inside the model. (Remark: A simple analysis of the model can then show whether a readOnly="true()" node is really constant during the life-time of the instance, or whether its value could be changed from inside the model.) - If a node is readOnly, it is not modifyable from outside the model. The form controls tied to readOnly nodes cannot be editted. That is, the readOnly attribute is a part of the model's interface to the outer world. - The presentation layer consists, of course, of form controls. Form controls themselves can have attributes "readOnly" and "relevant", independently on the same attributes inside models. A form control is not editable if either the tied node is readOnly, or if it is itself marked as readOnly (calculated values are permitted). I think that these constraints should be inheritted (i.e. if a group is marked as readOnly, every form control inside it is considered readOnly). 2. ref vs. value ================ If accepting the "layered" form model, it is natural not to require to have an auxiliary node in an auxiliary model for any calculated value. Thus, the form elements that cannot update a node (like "output" or "caption") could have the "value" attribute instead of "ref", as like as the "setValue" element. E.g.: <xf:output value="if(/a/b, /a/b, '-- not available --')" /> 3. submitInfo ============= Clicking on an (html) link causes only one request to a server. Hence, if a form requires several kinds of information, they need to be combined into a single response. All these data we put into the "main" model, thus a single model instance contains, in fact, several different documents (with a common root element). Similarly, when submitting the form, I might need to submit a branch from more than one of these documents. It would help if the submitInfo element could have the "nodeset" attribute instead of "ref". I only don't know how to specify the name of the root element of the resulting xml message. The "ref" attribute could still serve for submition of complete xml documents. Another reason why it is necessary to be able to send more than one branch is that if something gets wrong at the server (e.g. the form is not filled correctly), the user needs to have the form restored in the same state as before submition. That is, the server will send the data it obtained back to the client, and the data need to contain all the partial documents. 4. validation ============= If only a part of an instance is being submitted, only this part needs to be validated, not the rest of the form (which is required by the current specification). I understand that the contemporary xml parsers cannot validate a xml document only partially. That is why I'm thinking about prohibitting the "ref" on submitInfo completely. But a _reasonable_ replacement is needed! (Take into account also the way how the form data is exchanged between client and server, which I partly described above in the point 3.) Best regards, Martin Plechsmid.Received on Tuesday, 28 May 2002 19:08:09 UTC
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Cape Town - The last time I spoke to Trevor Stuurman, he'd just been appointed one of the brand ambassadors for flavoured beer Flying Fish. That was about 13 months ago, which is ages ago in Trevor Stuurman time, during which a great deal can happen.
When we chat earlier this week, his new collaboration with Superga has just gone on sale – its first collection together with Stuurman as the Summer 2016/17 face.
"It's been an amazing two years," says the soft-spoken, Kimberley-born Stuurman. "I got a Mini endorsement, which has enabled me to work with Mini and travel to some great places and events throughout the world. I went to Italy to attend the Pitti Uomo – one of the world's most important menswear platforms. I am back at Woolies for Style by SA as a trend consultant, which is empowering because I am not just being seen [as one of the faces] but also being heard and able to advise on pop culture and where people are, which is important because so many of us [as black people] want to be seen. For a long time, we weren't being represented."
In addition to that, Stuurman was named one of GQ's best-dressed men last year, where he came in second after Mi Casa's J'Something.
His latest collaboration with shoe brand Superga comes after "a yearlong process of negotiations, curating, conceptualising and then finally shooting the campaign." He says he said yes to what is now a fresh-looking campaign because "I have always loved Superga and felt that it was a natural fit. What I love the most about it is that it celebrates style democracy. It is a shoe that can be equally celebrated and worn by people from different walks of life."
The rain could have not come at a better time. Blessings on blessings! William Nicol Drive, we outchea. #StuurmanForSuperga #HarvestSeason #Pula | ??: @sylvesterchauke @dnabrandarchitectsA photo posted by Trevor (@trevor_stuurman) on Nov 2, 2016 at 11:02am PDT
The rain could have not come at a better time. Blessings on blessings! William Nicol Drive, we outchea. #StuurmanForSuperga #HarvestSeason #Pula | ??: @sylvesterchauke @dnabrandarchitects
A photo posted by Trevor (@trevor_stuurman) on Nov 2, 2016 at 11:02am PDT
Interestingly, in a year of some great achievements, he cites the shout-out he got from the official Instagram account as his biggest highlight. "Just for my work to be shared with over 180 million people is amazing, especially because Instagram has been such an important platform for getting me to where I am.
I got emailed by one of their digital curators and they did an interview with me and said they wanted to understand Africa more, which is what I've tried to use my Instagram for, so the dots just connected. It was really cool." Stuurman says that lucrative shout-out has led to even more opportunities, including some work with a big-name international media outlet.
In addition to this, he's also been nominated for three awards at The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards. As I listen to him relate what he's been up to in the past year, it occurs to me that it all comes back to fashion – this is despite his formal training being in film and photography – and I ask him whether he had ever intended for fashion to be such a big part of his life. "I can't remember a time when fashion was never a big part of my life. But it's such a big communicator, and I am a big advocate of local fashion. For instance, all the garments and props that I used to style the Superga shoot were proudly made in South Africa. My love for print and pursuit for prosperity are also captured. And I am deliberate about showcasing and highlighting fashion wherever I can, because fashion has become such a powerful asset in my life."
Vibrating Higher is a Superpower. #StuurmanStyleDiaryA photo posted by Trevor (@trevor_stuurman) on Oct 19, 2016 at 11:47am PDT
Vibrating Higher is a Superpower. #StuurmanStyleDiary
A photo posted by Trevor (@trevor_stuurman) on Oct 19, 2016 at 11:47am PDT
Stuurman is particularly focused on showcasing local designers and designers from other parts of the continent and says: "I really want to invest in as much of the African continent as a whole because I think so many of us are detached from what's happening here. We don't appreciate it until we see it's been appropriated. We wait for Louis Vuitton to do Masai-inspired scarves or Basotho blankets before we start talking about the importance and significance of the items we have around us. We really don't capitalise on our own culture nearly enough, which is a great pity."
Stuurman has also been making hats with much-loved local brand Simon and Mary, which he says has been a small-scale operation, but recently received its biggest order of 750 hats from one of the beer companies, which he says is really great. For now, however, manufacturing fashion on a large scale is not part of his immediate plans because "there just isn't time – there is so much happening."
What he does have in his plans is taking his work to the next level through the creation of a space where he can work and exhibit with partners. "I think the local creative industry is in a really good space, but we still don't partner enough, which is a pity. We could do so many more cool and interesting things if we tapped into other people and their skills. There are bloggers in the world who know exactly how much they can make in a year, and that's because they are being advised by strategic partners. So, the next level is a space, hopefully in Maboneng, where we can make those kinds of creative collaborations, but also make really great work. A proper space of business and creativity."
You can follow Trevor Stuurman on Instagram @trevorstuurman. The Trevor Stuurman Superga collection is available at selected Superga concept stores. Visit superga.co.za for more information
Casual Friday in Kimironko, Rwanda. ??: @cynthiabutare #StuurmanStyleDiary #RemarkableRwandaA photo posted by Trevor (@trevor_stuurman) on Oct 14, 2016 at 3:31am PDT
Casual Friday in Kimironko, Rwanda. ??: @cynthiabutare #StuurmanStyleDiary #RemarkableRwanda
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Moods are Symptoms. Look Under the Surface & CONNECT With the Other Person to SOLVE or PREVENT an Outburst Problem.
December 19, 2014
Moods are symptoms. Don't just react. Look under the surface and connect with the other person to solve or even prevent an outburst, tantrum, or other negative behavior.
I talked about this in a previous post, "Pain Is the Root Of Anger, and Why You Should Care" but today I'd like to amplify that by sharing the following post by Rebecca Thompson, M.S., MFT.
Her blog is about parenting, and this post of hers in particular reminded me of when my son was a toddler and he would routinely become annoying, fussy, and troublesome when he was tired. It was an irritating distraction for work-at-home parents. Of course the instantaneous reactionary impulse was to be short with him, tell him to stop being that way, even yell at him. But I wanted to love and help him, not hurt him. I found that all I had to do when he started acting badly, was realize that he had been awake for hours, and then pick him up and rock him on my shoulder. He felt the loving connection and quickly fell asleep. When he awoke, he was always able to behave much better.
For older kids too big to hold or too old for naps, a hug can be just as refreshing–like rebooting a computer which has clogged up and can't function right.
For even older people or those you aren't so personal with, look for a way to give a verbal hug. A kind word, compliment, or some acknowledgement that you are sympathetic.
Meeting and treating on a personal root level works with a person of any age—infant, toddler, teen, adult, and elderly. It can even work with animals.
Read Rebecca's post: An Alternative View of Tantrums and Emotional Upsets
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To support the growth of a cycling community in Calgary and to empower both the campus community and local Calgarians in developing their own bike mechanical skills.
Founded in 2008, the Bike Root is a 100% student-volunteer-run campus community bicycle shop located at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta.The Bike Root is a University of Calgary Student Union sanctioned club.
Here at the Bike Root, the workspace and tools are available to all of our members. Unlike a conventional bike shop, we empower our members and provide them with the skills needed to repair their bikes themselves. A knowledgeable volunteer is always on hand to help guide you through any repairs, and our fully equipped bike shop will provide you with all of the tools and parts necessary to get the job done.
In short, no matter your skill level, we aim to give you the tools and knowledge you will need to keep your and your bike on the road.


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How to Make It
Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
Add KELLOGG'S® COCOA RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated.
Spread warm mixture over bottom of 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Do not press firmly. Arrange gummy worms over and around clumps of cereal. Sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Press crumbs lightly into cereal mixture. Cut into 2-inch squares when cool.
In a microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallows at HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above.
Microwave cooking times may vary.
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Southern DHB prepares for NZNO strike – Thursday 12 July
Press Release – Southern District Health Board
New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to strike, significantly impacting services at Dunedin, Southland and Lakes District hospitals.10 July 2018
New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to strike, significantly impacting services at Dunedin, Southland and Lakes District hospitals.
Southern DHB and all other health boards are actioning contingency plans for the strike from 7am Thursday 12 July until 7am Friday 13 July, to ensure quality and safety of patient care and to minimise disruption wherever possible.
Non-urgent patient appointments and elective surgeries will be rescheduled during this time as a result of the NZNO strike action.
Patients whose appointments and procedures are being postponed will be contacted directly by phone by Southern DHB staff.
Our hospitals remain open. During the strike, Dunedin and Southland hospitals will continue to provide essential and urgent services including emergency departments, acute surgery, intensive care, cancer treatments, maternity services, renal dialysis patient retrievals, and acute wards at reduced capacity.
Lakes District Hospital will provide ED services for essential and urgent cases. Rural hospitals in Gore, Balclutha, Oamaru, Ranfurly, and Clyde, as well as general practices and most other health services across the district will not be directly affected by the strike action.
In case of emergencies, patients should go to the ED. Where possible, however, they should contact their general practice or urgent doctors for non-emergencies. Healthline – 0800-611 116 – continues to be available for medical advice, and 111 for emergencies.
"We sincerely regret having to defer any appointments and apologise to affected patients. Staff will work to rebook patients as quickly as possible, but it will take time," says Chris Fleming, Southern DHB Chief Executive. "I'd like to thank our clinical and other staff and especially our contingency planning team for their hard work preparing for this strike and for ensuring that essential services are available during the strike."
If patients need to check on their appointment, they can call the number on their appointment letters. If possible, quote the NHI # which is usually in the upper right hand corner of the letter.
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|Interviewer: Robin Hughes
Recorded: October 20, 2000
This is a transcript of the complete original interview conducted for the Australian Biography project. Each transcript page covers one videotape (approximately 35 minutes). There is also QuickTime video of the full interview available. To play the video, click on the icon in the right hand column. In addition, each question in the transcript is linked to the video. Clicking on a question will play the video from that point. (Help with this feature.) Optionally, you can download the video file for offline viewing (approx. 10MB).
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When you were at school, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Well we had very limited understanding of the world, my ... my mother and father. I never got any directions from them, any sort of suggestions where I might go. Obviously they thought I might join my father and become a lolly-maker or something round the corner, but I gradually thought I would like to be a teacher. I thought I ... I thought I could be a good teacher and I suppose in a way that was one of the things that attracted me to Mavis. She was what I wanted to be. She was an established teacher, and there was I in my matriculation year, hoping to go to the teachers' college but that year, was during the Depression, the teachers' college didn't take in any new students. For a couple of years they didn't take in any new students, and so that was shut off from me, and yet that was the area that I would have liked to have got in to I think: either primary school or secondary school. I thought I would have been a good shorthand teacher. I could write shorthand pretty, pretty, pretty quickly - 140, 150 words per minute - which was reasonably good shorthand. In those days we didn't have recorders of course and shorthand was important and I thought I could teach ... teach shorthand and ... and be a sportsmaster and ... and I got on well with lads and, younger lads, and so I wanted to be a teacher. It seemed to me that was a nice, steady job with an income and ... and you could wear nice clothes, steady [?] clothes. You'd have your first suit to wear and so I wanted to be ... It was a big disappointment when about, oh I suppose two thirds of the year, one third of the year, we were going into my matriculation year, my teacher said, 'There are some in this class who were carried over from last year who are already accepted as student teachers but for you younger and you new boys in the class there are no vacancies this year at the teachers' college at all'.
Was that because of the Depression?
Yes, yes. All the ... all the government departments were shutting down on employment. It was a bad year, it would have been 19 ..., what, 1931, Robin, and that was a bad year for South Australia financially and so I didn't know what to do. I'd ... I had a commercial education and I wanted to be a teacher and ... and there I was with no ... I had no real goal in life at that time except in my last year as I told I got attracted to Mavis and I thought she was just an ideal sort of person. She was a good sport. She was good fun to be with and I could talk to her and she could talk to me and didn't seem to notice that I was in old ragged clothes. And that's where I wanted to go, but ... and then when I couldn't get a job, I was really in deep despair. I ... I ... her in-laws [sic] were at that time unaware that I had these ambitions to marry her so, they ... they were very friendly towards me but I knew I had no ... no assets. My people had no money and I had nothing and how was I going to marry a girl who was a teacher, and I had no job and no trade, and I went to ... I remember I went carrying my swag and hoping to just get a menial job picking apricots and picking grapes. I couldn't get a job doing that and I was on the dole. The only money I had was sixpence I left home with some months earlier.
In that year did you fear that you'd never amount to anything?
Oh completely so. I ... I really touched rock bottom that year after matriculation. Looking back, matriculating for university at sixteen is quite a ... a good, good effort, but I hadn't regarded it as such, because there were some other lads in my class who were sixteen and I really hadn't studied very hard, so it hadn't come all that difficult to me. So I never saw it as a sort of useful asset and I couldn't see where I was going, where I could get a possible job, and I was going to be on the rations for the rest of my life, and where would I live, and Mavis would marry another school teacher, other than me, and it was very lonely. Very lonely.
How did you get through it?
I don't really know. I think when you're young ... I was sixteen, seventeen, you ... somehow you have a youthful resilience that you don't have when you're my age of eighty-five and so you're always thinking that somewhere there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. You're always thinking that one day, one day things will change and ...
And it came in the form of the police force?
Yes, yes, well it was Mavis' family that sent me a telegram saying, 'Ray, they are advertising for young cadets with a good education. Come home'. So I came home and joined the police force and very largely, very largely found what I wanted. I could be of use to the community and I've stayed with that all my life I think.
Are you glad? Are you glad you became a policeman?
Robin, I was thinking the other night about where else I could have gone, and thinking back I think probably this was my best road, the one that actually came along. I probably thought, as a teacher, I probably would have been a bit radical and might not have accepted all the sort of discipline that a stern headmaster might make on his staff. I might be a bit outspoken. I wouldn't have had the opportunities to innovate: for instance, create a national police force. Thinking back, Robin, I think the way I came was probably my best, best course.
Not many people think of the police force as a place that gives opportunity for creativity.
For what?
For creativity, but you found it that way really, didn't you?
Only because I made it. Policemen, because they enforce the law, are great admirers of the law and of lawyers and they admire the law. The law sets out what is and what has been, and so you tend to be very conservative, stuck in the mud. You don't think about what changes you could make to the law to improve society. You really enforce what's there already, so you tend to reinforce the status quo. So policemen, on the whole, are not innovators because of their trade.
Why were you different?
I don't know, I don't really know, Robin. I don't know why. I ... these days when we're learning a lot more about the effect of genes and how genes can predispose you towards certain activities, I think I must have got some from my mother because she ... she was a ... a ... a bold spirit for a little girl from Birdsville.
When you became a policeman, you were still quite young. You were out dealing with the sorts of crimes that detectives go out and deal with. Was this a bit hard for a boy from Murrays Lane? How did you, how did you deal with some of the sights and the situations you had to handle?
Well, it was. I found them interesting. I found going to the morgue and watching autopsies would make me sick and I wasn't very good at that. And on a very personal note, I found going to investigate women, who died from abortions, was upsetting to me personally in the sense that I wondered whether all love life ended up in this way. You know, you would have a foetus half out of the vagina and blood and I really got turned off physical sex for a long time because of that particular episode. I hadn't learnt to store things away in part of the brain and forget about them and ... and I ... I was very ignorant about female biology. I didn't have a sister. It was all strange territory to me and ... and ... and this sort of knowledge came with a bit of a rush and a bit horrifying and ... and a bit disturbing. That ... that was probably more so than the straight out murders or where ... where the rats had attacked the bodies and eaten faces away. It was more this, striking home to me that ... that sex had nasty aspects to it that I ... I hadn't thought about.
At a later stage of your life, after you'd retired, you had a fairly major health scare, didn't you? Would you like to tell me about that?
Yes. I ... I ... I developed a ... a ... a urine stoppage [laughs] and you got no idea why I developed it. I'd taken the grandchildren down to Victor Harbour and we were walking around Granite Island and I found I wanted to urinate and couldn't. The pain was unbearable and it was a Friday afternoon, about two o'clock, three o'clock, and I ... I was starting to perspire and feel very desperate and didn't know what was wrong so we ... we bundled the kids into our old Holden and drove back desperately to Adelaide. Got back to Adelaide at five o'clock on a Friday afternoon. I went around to my local GP, an old airforce mate, and said, 'Look, I'm in big trouble'. And he said, 'Ray, you couldn't come at a worse time on Friday - there'll be no surgeons available. You'll need a surgeon'. So he rang around all the hospitals and eventually found somebody at the Memorial Hospital and I went there, and they ... and they did some fairly painful work on me and got rid of that particular obstruction. And then about ten, oh, ten years later, the obstruction occurred again in the prostrate. It grew again and was encircling your urine passage. But this time I ... I was aware of not to let it go too late. So I went back to the same urologist and ... and told him my problems and he said, 'Yes, you'll need another resection done, Ray'. So I went into the same Memorial Hospital and I knew by then that there maybe, or he'd warned me, that maybe the growth might be malignant. He said, 'There's no way of knowing until I do an extraction of some of the material and have a biopsy and I will let you know as soon as possible'. So I went into the Memorial, into a little ward there and there were four of us in there. We were all waiting for treatment for the same thing and I got to know very much the bloke next to me, a man of about fifty, fifty-five, a very nice chap, and he was worried too that he might have a malignant growth, and we talked to each other and tried to give each other a bit of false support and we went in and had the operation and came back. And then you bleed a fair bit after the operation and then I think it was almost the second day almost before the urologist came in, very briskly into our ward, and walked straight over to me and said, 'Oh Mr. Whitrod, your biopsy is negative', and I thought, God, I've got cancer, cancer in the prostrate. And I was thinking about this: what will I do? I still want to live a few years longer and I had plans to go fishing that I hadn't done before, and while I was being very selfish about myself I heard him talking to the man next to me, my new mate, and he was saying, 'Oh I'm so very, very sorry, Mr. ... I'll say Mr. X'. He said, 'But your result was positive'. And from the tone of his voice I picked up immediately what he meant by positive was that there were traces of cancerous cells and the man had cancer, and the urologist was, oh, very humane I thought, the way he treated and talked to this man. He had been very brusque with me and I was bit upset about this. I thought, I'm having cancer and he just brushed me off. The man next to me, he spent a lot of time comforting. The man cried and his wife come in, and they cried, and then the doctor left and I sort of lent over and ... and tried to comfort him. And it was very difficult when you've escaped the threat to talk to somebody who's got it.
What do you say? You can't say, 'Sorry, chum', you know, and I ... I'd done psychology. I knew how to cope, I knew the ... the academic responses to stress and so forth. I knew them all, and I found that I was not being very helpful to my mate, so I determined that next day when I was allowed to leave the ward, I went straight around to the Barr-Smith Library at the university and looked up prostate cancer to see what the sort of comforting advice I could give. And what I found was a whole shelf on breast cancer. There were two books, two volumes on prostrate cancer, and I think they were both published pre-World War One or something. There was nothing new about it, nothing at all, but there was a whole shelf on breast cancer. So I went to my ... I'd been doing some study at the university, and I went to my supervisor, Professor Tony Winefield, and said, 'Tony, I want to switch my studies. I want to look at the impact of ... of cancer, prostate cancer, and how people respond to it', and he said, 'Look, it's new territory, Ray. It's worthwhile'. He said, 'There are very few research funds available, but I'll get approval for you to do that'. So ... so for the next four, five years, Tony and his wife, who's also a professor of psychology, Helen, they supervised my research into the impact of surgical cancer. I had two groups of subjects that used to come down to our house at Fulham and Mavis would make them a nice afternoon tea and we would lean on each other's shoulders. They accepted me as one of them although I didn't have prostate cancer, but I'd been close to it. I'd had two ... two ... two near misses, so we talked about what it was, who they were facing up. And I learnt a lot, Helen [sic], about how men face up to prostate cancer and we eventually formed a little support group where prostate cancer sufferers could talk to themselves and their wife. It's now an Australia-wide organisation and there's recently been some very rich research money being offered and ... and most of the cancer foundations have now got special sections dealing with prostate cancer.
And this is your retirement? In your retirement you set up a nation-wide organisation for cancer victims. In your retirement you were successful in getting through the UN a victims' rights bill. You've been pretty busy, haven't you, and what I wanted to ask you was that you've had an enormously active public life. All your life you've had a very strong public life. You've talked about the importance to you of your family life. Which has come first for you, when the two are in conflict?
I'm a bit ashamed of this, Robin, at times. At times my sort of public activities have taken precedence over ... over family affairs. For instance, when I retired Mavis and I agreed that once a year we'd go for a trip abroad somewhere, so we put some money aside. Each year I used that money to go to a victims' conference and she never went for a holiday, except once, and we went to Tokyo where there was a conference on victims in Tokyo, and I went up there because I was on the executive and needed to go, and she came with me, and we spent a week at Kyoto, and the family funds have gone that way rather than she being rewarded for some sort of holiday that she was richly entitled to. At other times, more recently I think, family matters have come to the fore and particularly since Mavis has become ill, I've had to give up my research on prostate cancer and spend the whole time looking after her.
Do you think that men of your generation generally expected, and everybody expected, that their private lives would take second place to their public duties?
Men? Yes. I ... looking back, I think they did. I think ... I think their work priorities assumed a greater importance than their ... than their family. It's only assumptions because I don't know of any research in this area but just, you know, shop talk amongst other professionals, it seems to me that they ... they've set professional goals to attain, not family goals.
Do you feel that you achieved what you wanted to achieve with your family life, after you settled in after the war?
No, I think I've neglected them, Robin. We ... we are a strong family group but it's because of Mavis, I think, rather than me. She's been a great family binder: writing letters, ringing them up, sending birthday cards and birthday presents, and offering a shoulder to weep upon. She's been the sort of core, I think, of the Whitrod existence, and we've all leaned on her until now and now of course the role is reversed, and I find it hard. Hard.
Thank you very much.
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1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced
In a small saucepan toss together the apple, cinnamon and sugar. Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the apples are just beginning to soften. Remove from heat and set aside.
If using a demi-loaf of bread, slice into ¼" slices. If using full slices of bread, cut into quarters. Grill or toast the slices until they start they start to darken around the edges.
Using a vegetable peeler, slice away thin strips of the cheddar cheese. Build the crostini by layering the apples and cheese on the bread, in whatever proportions fit your taste. I prefer to go heavy on the cheese, but I won't judge if you prefer more of the apple flavor.


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With the help of the St Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre and with the cooperation of the Clark McDougall Estate, the St Thomas Downtown Development Board has selected 6 different sketches from the Clark McDougall, Tisdale Farm Series and have printed 80 – double sided 2′ x 4′ banners.
15 banners, along with acrylic paints and brushes were distributed to each of the 4 St Thomas High Schools – St Joseph's, Parkside, Central and Arthur Voaden and 20 to the St Thomas Art Guild for painting. No set pattern was stipulated, the artists were able to express their own interpretation.
On Sunday June 7, 2015 the 80 banners were installed on the downtown lamp poles and they will remain in place until Labour Day.
The DDB created this program in partnership with the STEPAC, the ArtistGuild and the 4 High Schools to raise awareness of the cultural significance of our local art collection and to get the community involved in our downtown as well as to help promote our downtown.
It's anticipated that the students families and friends will travel from far and wide to visit downtown St Thomas to admire this amazing artistic display.
So please take a moment to view the wonderful artistic display on your next visit to downtown St Thomas.


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Living room is the most important part of every house for several reasons. Almost all get together and parties with friends or family are planned in this room. It is the perfect corner of any house where one can sit and enjoy his family moments. That is why it should be crystal clean. Contact an upholstery cleaner in Melbourne to take care of exactly this. Since this part carries so much of importance, one has to very cautious about furnitures for this room which has to be selected carefully from a good manufacturer. Chic Paradis Furniture is one brand which offers a very good collection of lounge furniture.
Generally, a lounge needs a good sofa set, cocktail table, TV cabinet; some decorative furniture like console table, end tables, love seats, and lounge chairs etc.
Here is some basic furniture which is essential for your lounge:
Sofas: The sofa is the center of attraction of any living room and it is such furniture piece around which the whole décor is being created. That's why it has to be kept properly in the room. The color of sofa is very important because the color you choose for the sofa should either match with the wall color in its general lines or it can be chosen depending on certain key elements. It can also consider being the one piece that can alone stand out without having anything.
Centre table: Coffee table or Centre table is a perfect option to change the look of your lounge. Styling your lounge with various furniture pieces is an important task so is for center table also.
Ottoman: An ottoman is often underpraised furniture for lounge. But this piece of furniture is actually a multipurpose gem because you can use it as a substitute of cocktail table, or a good space-saving storage.
While buying any furniture from any online furniture store, most of the people prefer buying branded because of high quality and service assurance. Big brands always have so many varieties to offer that it enhance our choice of selection and help us in making appropriate selection. You can use any high gloss furniture to make your lounge more attractive and for this you can go for Chic Paradis which the high gloss furniture specialist.


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Welcome to OWA Voyager!
We program films that we're passionate about. We choose films that should be seen by everyone. With Other Worlds Voyager, we've curated a selection of our alumni films to be available to screen at art-house cinemas, film societies, museums, schools, and more.
Why host, you ask?
Other Worlds Voyager brings films from the most forward-thinking artists to your community, both for entertainment and discussion. Our films have played all over the world, at esteemed festivals such as Fantastia, Sitges & Dances With Films.
Whether these movies show repercussions from technology we already possess or create a picture of what our world could look like years from now, they expose us to exciting ideas and stories that have the potential to change our neighborhoods, our country, and our world. Bring the conversation to your community!
How to host?
Email firstname.lastname@example.com with your film picks. Our festival staff does NOT travel to your venue -instead we've created a streamlined program so we don't have to travel, keeping your costs low and allowing you to really take ownership of your awesome screening!
1. Pick a venue & a date
2. Pick your programming
3. Spread the word!
What WE Provide
- A catalogue of curated films for you to choose from
- Contacts with filmmakers for possible travel or Skype Q&As
- Custom digital poster art & graphics for marketing your event
- Digital "How-To" documents, from technical questions to day-of-show tips
- Day-of support via email or phone
What YOU Provide
- Projection equipment
- A venue with an adequate sound system and a screen
- Technical staff/volunteer to run projector and Blu-ray player
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- Tickets and ticket pricing (if needed)
Read more about how easy it is to host an Other Worlds Voyager screening!
The price of our custom package is $300. Many people/organizations make this work through charging at the door ($5-10) and/or partnering with a local sponsor to deflect costs. It's important to us to keep costs low to make the films accessible to as many communities as possible.
Know that a sizable portion of the fee goes to the filmmakers whose movies you screen! Our main perogative has always been to create platforms for our artists and their work.
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Basic First Aid Training
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn basic first aid; it is also the minimum qualification requirement for a workplace first aider. It will help your workplace meet health and safety standards and is compliant with WorkSafe NZ requirements.
Workers trained in first aid can reduce the impact an accident can have on productivity and the cost of workers taking leave. WorkSafe have developed a Good Practice Guide for workplace first aid, that outlines expectation and requirements.
Who Should Attend
- Workplace first aid providers
- Members of the public who want to be able to assist in a medical emergency
Course Objectives
- Scene safety
- Patient assessment
- Provide basic life support
- Be 16 years of age or over
- Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.0 (General Training). Proof of this will be required.
NZQA Unit Standards Included
|Unit Standard
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|Provide first aid
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One Day
Attendance Capacity
Minimum of 15 trainees and a Maximum of 20 trainees per programme.
Course Fees
$165 + GST per person
Course costs include all learning materials and completion certificate. Costs also include registration of unit standard credits with NZQA.
Scheduled Course Locations
Please note that courses are available at a number of AMS Group branch locations, these are listed below. If there are no course locations shown below, courses can be arranged to be delivered at your place of work. Contact us to find out more about our on-site training options available for this course or enquire below.


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Honestly, I have to say that I'm tuned out of most hip-hop these days. There are literally thousands of rappers every day, pushing the same sound, look, and so-called "swag." On top of that there are blogs who promoting rappers to be the "next big thing," on a constant basis.
Take ASAP Rocky, the latest next big thing out of New York and a controversial lightining rod on Twitter. Why? The Harlem MC raps like he's from Alabama, proving that the South's invasion of hip-hop is complete. Let me stop. Honestly I'm not feeling 80% of this dude's catalog but I'm digging this laid back track titled "Back to the Future. Check it.