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Update on Arthur Kill Oil Spill Response - 21 February 2006
PERTH AMBOY, N.J., Feb. 21, 2006 -- A Unified Incident Command (UIC) comprised of the U.S. Coast Guard (with coordination from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and Chevron Products Co. continue to respond to a crude oil spill in the Arthur Kill that occurred last week.
Spill Volume and Recovery:
The total volume of crude oil spilled is unchanged from the prior estimate of approximately 31,000 gallons.
Approximately 119,448 gallons of oil-water mixture have been recovered and stored.
Approximately 477,234 pounds of oil absorbents and other contaminated solids have been removed during the clean-up.
Clean-up Efforts and Progress:
Response personnel continue to monitor and maintain cleaned and unimpacted shoreline on both sides of the Arthur Kill.
Clean-up crews are now focusing on isolated areas of impacted shoreline on both sides of the Arthur Kill.
Excavation and clean-up continues at the Chevron facility wharf area. The area is isolated with containment boom to prevent release of oil into the Arthur Kill.
The New Jersey Responder, an oil spill response vessel, is no longer needed for the response effort. It is being off-loaded of recovered oil-water mixture, then it will be cleaned and released.
Off-loading of the barge that was originally transporting crude oil at the time of the spill has been completed. The U.S. Coast Guard will allow a tugboat to take the barge from the Chevron facility once it has been cleaned.
Unified Incident Command's priorities are:
Protect human health and the environment, and continue a safe, incident-free response. Safety continues to be a focus for all response personnel. Two minor first-aid injuries have occurred during the cleanup.
Continue assessments by air and land and modify response strategies to redeploy personnel and assets as needed.
Contain and clean up impacted areas and begin monitoring and maintaining previously cleaned areas.
Assess and monitor oil impact on the environment to ensure successful rehabilitation for impacted wildlife and vegetation.
Begin cleaning and demobilizing any equipment not required for ongoing operations.
Personnel and Equipment Deployed:
Approximately 450 personnel from the Unified Incident Command, including contractors, are on site working to manage response efforts and contain and clean up the spill.
Approximately 14,800 feet of containment boom has been deployed.
On-water oil recovery is being conducted by five oil skimming vessels.
Another 40 vessels/work boats are being used for a variety of purposes, such as deploying or maintaining containment booms, supporting shoreline cleanup, and observing and recovering any impacted wildlife.
Responders are also using six vacuum trucks and other equipment for the response effort.
Environmental and Wildlife Impact:
So far, two oiled Canada geese have been recovered and are being cared for. Two deceased herring gulls without oil and one deceased herring gull with oil and one deceased Great Black Back Herring with oil have been recovered. Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. continues to patrol the spill area to recover and rehabilitate any impacted wildlife.
A necropsy of the Harbor porpoise that was recovered Feb. 16 was submitted to the National Marine Fisheries. The National Marine Fisheries will determine if the porpoise's death was caused by the spill.
Individuals who observe injured or oiled wildlife should not attempt to rescue them. Doing so can be dangerous, and may cause injury to both the would-be rescuer and the wildlife. Observers should note the type of wildlife, location, and time of their observation and promptly report it by calling the following number: 732-738-2155. Trained wildlife experts will then be dispatched to recover and care for the injured wildlife.
Incident Investigation:
The cause of the spill is being investigated. Chevron is cooperating with regulatory agencies to determine the cause.
Published: February 2006


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Nancy found her passion for traditional hand knitting via a degree in Art History and postgraduate studies in color design and weaving in San Francisco and Sweden. She has worked as a freelance designer and consultant to several yarn companies, as a contributing editor to Knitter's Magazine, and is currently on the Editorial Advisory Panel for Piecework Magazine. Her designs and articles have also appeared in Interweave Knits, Spin-Off, Vogue Knitting, and Threads. She has taught workshops for guilds, shops and at conferences throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in Finland, France and Estonia. She has been honored to serve as the Knitting Guide on the Interweave Press Knitter's Journey to Scandinavia in 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2004. She owns The Wooly West, a mail order and online yarn business in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a knitter, her focus has been on traditional knitting techniques and uses of ethnic patterns. Her specialty is Estonian traditional knitting. She is the author of Folk Socks (1994), Folk Knitting in Estonia (1999), Knitting on the Road, (2001), Knitting Vintage Socks (2005) and Knitted Lace of Estonia (2008) all published by Interweave Press.


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Argentina's Kirchner charters British jet to avoid debt seizure
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Despite tensions with the UK over the Falkland Islands, Argentine President Cristina Kirchner has chartered a British private jet for a four-nation tour amid fears her official aircraft could be seized in a debt dispute, the government said Monday.
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner will go on a four-nation trip in a rented British airplane for fear that her official aircraft would be impounded in a debt dispute, the government said Monday.
Despite a bitter war of words with London over the Falkland Islands, Kirchner's government is paying British air charter firm Chapman Freeborn $880,000 for the trip to Cuba, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Vietnam.
The government's concern is very real: last year, a court in Ghana impounded the Argentine navy ship "Libertad" for two months following a request from NML Capital, a Cayman Islands-based investment firm.
The company, denounced by Argentina's government as a "vulture" fund," says Buenos Aires owes it $370 million stemming from the nation's debt default a decade ago.
Oscar Parrilli, the presidency's secretary general, said in a statement that it was "highly probable" that funds would try to detain Kirchner's official Tango 01 (T-01) aircraft on her upcoming trip.
Even though using the official plane would be 20 percent cheaper, the foreign ministry advised against using it "due to the aggressive posture of vulture funds," he said. A government source said the trip begins in Havana on Thursday.
Kirchner, who rented a Chapman Freeborn charter for previous trips in 2010 and 2011, has traded barbs with British Prime Minister David Cameron over the Falklands, which Britain retained after a bloody war on the islands in 1982.


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John Blaxland (4 January 1769 – 5 August 1845) was a pioneer settler and explorer in Australia.Early lifeBlaxland was born in Kent, the eldest son of John Blaxland and Mary, née Parker, of Fordwich, Kent, England. He was the older brother of Gregory Blaxland. John Blaxland was educated at The King's School, Canterbury, later joined the army and rose to become a captain. He resigned his commission in 1792, managing the family estates at Newington, Kent.AustraliaIn 1805 Blaxland decided to emigrate to Australia with his brother Gregory after persuasion from Joseph Banks. Blaxland made a good bargain with the English government which agreed that if he brought £6000 to the colony he would be granted 8000 acres (32 km²) of land, the labour of 80 convicts who would be fed for 18 months by the government, and a free passage for himself, his wife, children and servants.John Blaxland, the elder of the two brothers, reached New South Wales on 4 April 1807, having, in conjunction with Hulletts brothers, of London, built The Three Brothers, a ship of 252 tons, carrying eight guns and a crew of 21 to bring himself, his wife, and four daughters, a governess, two female servants, a bailiff, a carpenter, a man for agricultural purposes and a boy to this land, Oliver Russell being the master.He arrived with instructions to Governor Bligh to give him various concessions in place of the free passage. Bligh was no more helpful than he thought necessary, but Blaxland obtained cattle from the government herd, started a dairy in Sydney, and also sold meat and vegetables.Blaxland did a very useful piece of work in reducing the prices of these necessities, but Bligh insisted that he should go in for agriculture as well as grazing. He antagonized Blaxland, who joined in the deposition of Bligh in January 1808, but Blaxland could not get the concessions he wanted from Colonel JohnstonNewington HouseWithin ten days of the First Fleet arriving in Australia, records had been made of "The Flats", the extensive tidal wetlands at Homebush Bay. Between the years 1788 and 1831, blocks of land ranging from 100 to 10,000 acres (40 km²) were given out to the first European settlers by dividing up the Wanng-al clans' land. These land grants were inked in on County of Cumberland maps, with names of owners and land granted clearly indicated. In 1807, John Blaxland acquired 520 hectares of land, reserving the original grants of Waterhouse, Shortland, Archer and Haslam. He named the estate Newington after his family estate in Kent, England. Blaxland established a series of salt pans on the banks of the Parramatta River and by 1827, was producing 8 tons of salt each week for the Sydney market. Blaxland also established a tweed mill, limekiln and flourmill. In 1843, Blaxland mortgaged the property to the Australian Trust Company. After he died in 1851 the Trust Company sold the property to John Dobie to recover the mortgage. The Blaxland family re-purchased the estate from Dobie in 1854 but offered it as security against a large loan. The property was transferred to the Official Assignee of the Insolvent Estate of Edward James Blaxland in 1860 and subsequently leased to the Methodist Church, who established Newington College on the estate. The building is now listed on the Register of the National Estate.Return to EnglandBlaxland then decided to return to England. Bligh, however, succeeded in getting him arrested at Cape Town and taken to London. After three years in London he obtained a letter to Macquarie directing that the original agreement should be carried out. But Macquarie was obsessed with the idea that the land grants were for the purpose of growing grain and put various obstacles in his way.Return to AustraliaBlaxland returned to Sydney on 27 February 1818, on board the Laurel. With him was Mak Sai Ying, the first known Chinese man to settle in Australia. Mak Sai Ying was later to negotiate land deals favourable to Blaxland, while working as a carpenter, until 1821.However, in the 1820s, under Governor Brisbane, Blaxland obtained good land in the Nepean (800 acres called "Grove Farm" where he had built a weir and brewery where barley and English soft wheat were grown at what became Wallacia) and Hunter Regions as a result of discovering a route to the area. His grant was in the area now known as Broke and by 1860 he had established a mill in the nearby area of Fordwich. Over the years he was successful as a stock owner. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1829 to 1844 and died at Newington on 5 August 1845. Blaxland married twice and was survived by sons and a daughter.Blaxland was a keen man of business, anxious to drive a good bargain, and as a free settler was in a stronger position than the emancipists. But he antagonized both Bligh and Macquarie and met with much opposition. In spite of this Blaxland as a pioneer grazier became an important figure in the early development of Australia.BibliographyT. H. Irving, 'Blaxland, John (1769 - 1845)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 1, MUP, 1966, pp 117–118. References
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Maxxam celebrates 2013 winners of coveted employee award
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Mississauga, ON. October 4, 2013 – Throughout the month of September, Maxxam employees across the country were recognized with the company's most prestigious award, the Maxxam Values Award. Now in their 10th year, Values Awards are given annually to a handful of individuals who are strong ambassadors of Maxxam's four core values: Integrity, Innovation, Performance and Collaboration.
Maxxam Values Award winners are not only top performers, they also thrive when working in teams and sharing ideas. They are constantly thinking of ways to improve our services and processes, and display the highest standard of ethics and integrity in everything they do. These outstanding individuals care for their fellow employees and go above and beyond in their contributions to the success of our company and most importantly, our customers.
Jon Hantho, Maxxam's President & CEO, presented the award, which comes with a significant financial reward as well as a week's paid vacation, to the 2013 winners across the country. "What I love about our Values Awards is that they engage all employees", explains Hantho. "The process is based on peer nominations, and choosing the winners is probably one of the toughest, yet most rewarding decisions our senior executives who sit on the award committee have to make every year. Seeing how much our employees care about one another, and how appreciative they are of their colleagues' work and efforts, truly speaks to the fantastic culture we have here at Maxxam." Hantho added: "It's our on-going focus on values that contributes significantly to Maxxam's vision of being the clear choice for analytical services and solutions."
Congratulations to Maxxam's 2013 Values Award winners:
- Bryon Angevine (Bedford, Nova Scotia)
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At this age and time, young girls now have their own freedom of choice, choices that matters most on their daily lives. If you're a parent and have young girls, I'm sure you know how big deal it is when it comes to their choices of things from clothings, room design and furnitures, and all the things that matter on their very own private dwellings – their rooms! One of the most important piece of furniture inside a young girl's room is the bed, and equally as important of course, are the beddings.
We all know that every young girl wants a specific set of design that matched their unique personality when it comes to their beddings. There are a lot of stores that offer this particular type of product – Teen Bedding, and one of these is Vision Beddings.
Vision Beddings have a huge collection of themes and design of beddings that will surely match each and every girl's specifications. Each item is not limited to the available stock designs because customer can personalize or customize each individual item with their own set of designs. Vision Beddings not only offer great designs, but top quality products that as well.


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Average customer review 4.5 out of 5 stars6 reviews
It's a grand day for a walkies when your parade your pup in this collar, clamp and lead set. Wrapped in a ravishing rose motif, you'll be sure to win Best in Show.
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It's a grand day for a walkies when your parade your pup in this collar, clamp and lead set. Wrapped in a ravishing rose motif, you'll be sure to win Best in Show.
A soft, velvety backing and a buckle clasp ensure the perfect fit, but don't let your sub get too comfortable. Black steel chains lead to rubber tipped nipple clamps with adjustable screws to apply pressure that suits your play and a 44 inch matching black lead ensures your lover will be walking to heel.
A world of possibilities is available for advancing play level by adding weights or additional restraints to increase tension and pressure.
Collect the full Black Rose Pleasure collection to add style and sophistication to your BDSM play box.
Key Features:
- Collar, lead and nipple clamp set for bondage and sensory play
- Suitable for BDSM beginners through to advanced
- Collar is adjustable from 14-19 inches
- Soft, suede-like lining wrapped in a black rose overlay for a comfortable-yet-comely style
- O-ring clip connectors for adding or removing accessories
How it feels
- Contains latex: No
- Material: Faux Leather
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Bondage Boutique Black Rose Collar with Nipple Clamps
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Good looking and functional
Reviewed: 12 December 2018 by MyrtleC, a Bisexual Going Steady Female
Once out of the postal box, the product's packaging is a plain see-through plastic bag which doesn't look particularly hopeful but do not be deceived. The quality of the product (the important bit, after all!) is high. As others have mentioned, I believe, if you're planning to give it as a gift, be prepared with a gift box.
I didn't buy this for the rose design and wouldn't have chosen to buy something of this design had it not seemed the most cost efficient, functional product. Such designs can easily look tacky. I was pleasantly surprised. The design is subtle but still present. Combined with the fact that the majority of the metal is black, this is a very elegant item. The aesthetic appeal is higher than we expected.
The collar is very comfortable and for extended wear. I've not got the smallest neck ever, but I'm on the tightest setting, so I would recommend checking the sizing under "Key Features" if you might be a bit on the small size.
The clamps themselves are good enough. The option to have them looser is nice. The tightest setting isn't uncomfortable for me, personally. We have found that they do fall off after a while or in certain positions, which can be a bit annoying. However, that's somewhat to be expected with these type of clamps and it's not enough of an annoyance to detract from the product.
The only thing that really lets this product down is the lead. It's functional but really cheap in appearance and not in keeping with the rest of the product. It's easy enough to buy another lead and it doesn't take away from what is, other than that, an extremely high quality and good value product. I'm certainly going to look at the rest of the range.
- Pros
- Really elegant.
- Cons
- The lead detracts.
- Bottom line
- It looks awesome and works well. What more can you ask for?
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Reviewed: 02 May 2018 by Luv bunny, a Straight Married Female
My inner submissive wanted this collar as I like the contrast of the carnal nature of its intended use with the attractive black rose pattern.
My neck is quite slim, so I had the collar on the tightest setting. It felt comfortable around my neck and did not chafe or rub, though I did not wear it for a prolonged time.
The chains linking the nipple clamps are a good length for tugging on, heightening sensations. As the clamps are adjustable, you can ease yourself into the biting of the clamps.
My main criticism of this set is that the lead is a bit plain. It would be more attractive if it had the black rose design of the collar and was thicker.
Overall the collar set is well made and seems durable enough. It certainly makes me feel kinky and a sex-kitten!
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- Sexy for submissive play.
- Cons
- Lead a bit plain.
- Bottom line
- Unleashes my inner sex-kitten!
- 2 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
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Reviewed: 06 April 2018 by Angryvein, a Straight Going Steady Male
As the dominant one in the relationship, this collar added that extra piece of control into the bedroom.
The intricate detailing on the collar looked beautiful teamed with the chained nipple clamps. The adjustable nipple clamps were great as they can be adjusted depending on what kind of mood we are in.The lead is very simple but is fully detachable, but it does the job as a lead and allows for that extra control.
My partner is very comfortable when wearing the collar and having the option for different tightness allows to maintain the comfort throughout.
It was the first collar for both of us and would definitely recommend to anyone.
- Pros
- Detachable clamps and lead.
- Cons
- Lead feels cheap.
- Bottom line
- Great addition to the bedroom.
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text: The government says it wants to develop the countryside in order to create jobs and income [AFP] Underneath the blazing midday sun, Kusum Thakur stands on her small patch of land and points her finger angrily down toward the earth."This land is like my mother, I can't sell it, what else would I do? I've worked on it day and night, it's my life and soul."She is a formidable woman, passionate and loud. Her family has grown rice here for generations but now she is being offered money by the government to sell the land for a proposed industrial scheme. Special report The area her land is on, in Maharashtra state in western India, has been earmarked by the government for inclusion in one of the Special Economic Zones (Sez), where companies are given financial incentives to build factories and other infrastructure. The government argues that this will create jobs and generate income in areas which lie beyond the cities, but Thakur sees it differently. She says that other farmers have sold their land, sometimes under pressure, only to spend the money on alcohol or a car, which subsequently breaks down."So how do they survive now?" she asks.Thakur's passionate objections are being echoed in hundreds of villages and towns across rural India, where other Sez are being established. The ongoing debate illustrates the gap in perceptions between urban and rural India.Left behind India's economy has boomed in the past 15 years, but in many parts of the countryside that has made little difference. IN VIDEO India's rural-urban divide More videos... In the cities, the manufacturing and services industries have grown by about 10 per cent a year in recent years, whereas agriculture has lagged far behind with a growth rate of just over 2 per cent. Of course, it is difficult to generalise about a country as diverse as India, and there are some signs of new rural prosperity, such as increased sales of mobile phones. But, in many places, villagers still feel they have been left behind.Urban-rural divide A number of economists, concerned by this growing gulf between city and countryside, have urged successive Indian governments to remove water, electricity, fertiliser, wheat and rice subsidies in rural areas. They argue that these subsidies tend to only benefit wealthier farmers, and that the whole system has been corrupted. However, and contrary to the advice of most free-market experts, the current government (led by the Indian National Congress Party) enacted a flagship piece of legislation in an attempt to reduce poverty by increasing government spending. The legislation, known as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) of 2005, is staggering in its ambition. It guarantees every rural household at least 100 days of work a year, and is intended to apply to the whole country by the end of 2009. Al Jazeera travelled to the parched tribal lands of the Thane district, north of Mumbai, to see NREGA in action. We came across dozens of men and women building stone walls along the contour line of a hill under the supervision of a forest ranger. The project is intended to stop soil erosion once the monsoon rains hit this area.Rural vote Many villagers say they only see politicians at election time Atmaram Janu paused from this tiring work to say that he was grateful for his job. Like so many rural Indians, he owns a tiny patch of land, so the extra cash he earns here (equivalent to between $1 and $2 a day) makes all the difference. But Atmaram remains deeply suspicious of politicians."What do I think of them?" he asks rhetorically. "Nothing! They come here and they say, 'come vote, come vote!' and they hand out money; 500 rupees ($10), 200, 100, and then they go away again. I don't want to see their cars here anymore, they don't really care about us." It is perhaps too early to draw conclusions about NREGA.Critics say that it is already providing opportunities for yet more corruption, and that many of the new projects are a pointless drain on public finances. The Congress Party hopes it will convince many rural Indians to vote for it. It is one of the great paradoxes of modern India; some two-thirds of the population lives in the countryside, and nobody can win an election without massive rural support. Yet, so many so many in rural India are seeing no benefits, even as their country moves forward. SOURCE: Al Jazeera India


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This post is going to be short and sweet. Sometimes pictures can say it all, and maybe these pictures will resonate what I'm feeling for my lack of words.
Books: My life is rich and full. I feel very blessed. I'm living to the fullest, I'm marinating my brain in books….ahhh, just love reading…currently RE-Reading "I Can See Clearly Now" by the beloved Dr. Wayne W. Dyer who's passed onto the eternities! (RIP) great soul. I'm immersing myself in his teachings again and finding the music inside me and re-committing to living at a higher level. Each day, I truly am a little better than I was the day before!
Reading List: Angels – Donald Parry, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living – Dale Carnigie and The Life-Changing magic of tidying up – Marie Kondo
Sewing: I used to sew (15 yrs ago) and decided to pick this skill up again! Re-learning from a designer – AnneB Designs. So far so good:) (See my Instagram)
Creating: I'm always creating, but this month I'm involved in challenges! Working on cards for ATC (Artist Trading Card) swap hosted by Grungearttica and working on Art Journaling –
I love mixed media – GelliPrinting:
And if it was possible I'd spend 8 hours or more in my craft space everyday just creating something…for me or for another! If I can make something that brings a smile to someone's face —-that makes me happy!
I've got to go now…..and lastly here's how I feel – in the name of Hendrix Song….."Excuse me, while I kiss the sky!" I've got lots of work to get back to!
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Faurecia product sales (parts and components delivered to automakers) totaled €3,586.6 million during the first quarter of 2016, thus registering a growth of 4.6 percent.
While development, tooling and prototype sales recorded an increase of 16.2 percent.
In Asia, Faurecia continued to demonstrate solid product sales growth of 5.4 percent to €560.1 million versus € 563.9 million while production grew 1 percent. Growth was mainly led by a 43 percent increase in Korea.
In China, product sales contracted by 2 percent whilst production grew 4 percent. Production growth in China was completely captured by Chinese automakers and also some international joint ventures have reduced their stocks in the first quarter of 2016.
The company anticipates growth to resume in Q2 and to accelerate in the second half of the year with the ramp-up of new programs for Chinese OEMs.


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Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull is a singer and actress. She was introduced to the Rolling Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham in 1964, and a few months later he launched her music career with 'As Tears Go By'. It was the first song ever written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and was a top ten hit in August 1964. Faithfull went on to record two top twenty albums and embarked on a parallel career as an actress. She appeared in the film' Girl on a Motorcycle', on stage in Chekov's 'Three Sisters' and in 'Hamlet' co-starring Anthony Hopkins. Towards the end of the 60s Faithfull withdrew from the public eye, emerging only briefly in the mid '70s with an album titled 'Dreamin My Dreams'.
In 1979 Faithfull rekindled her career with 'Broken English'. She developed an interest in Kurt Weill and the music of the Weimar republic which led to '20th Century Blues' and 'The Seven Deadly Sins' - a recording of the Kurt Weil/Bertolt Brecht opera. She released 'Vagabond Ways' in 1999 and returned to her acting career, co-starring in director Patrice Chereau's 'Intimacy' which won Best Film Award at the 2001 Berlin Film Festival. In 2002 she released an album 'Kissin Time' with artists Beck, Blur, Jarvis Cocker and Billy Corgan, and starred in Christian Leigh's 'Far From China'. Faithfull currently resides in Paris and still appears in concerts, recently duetting on Patrick Wolf's album 'The Magic Position', filming 'Irina P' by Sam Garbaski.
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How to Wear a Beanie
The cold season is already here, and it's high time to think over some creative solutions for the cute and catchy winter looks. One of the ways to make this work is to pick the exact and imaginatively stylish accessories in accordance with the garments, so that you will have the opportunity to look feminine and cool at the same time. One of the most suitable details that might be added to your image for the absolutely creative and versatile looks is the beanie. This headwear option is perfect with its multi-purpose use, being stylish and comfy simultaneously. And, of course, there are certain dos and don'ts when considering the combos including it. For instance, it's important to know that for matching a beanie with garments, the latter should be picked as maximum casual and sporty options, trying to avoid the pair of classic style clothing with beanies. Still, if you want to try something of this kind, you need to have an absolutely perfect eye and sense for stylish mixes to be able to make the combinations work. To help you put an end to your style dilemmas, we are here with super-useful fashion tips on how to wear a beanie and what to pair it with!
Ways of Wearing a Beanie
Surely, there are certain tips, which might be helpful for you to know how it's better to wear a beanie. Here we have some most important ones for you. For the first option, you may try wearing it like a common hat, leaving the extra fabrics lying at the back part. As for the second variant, you may try placing the hanging part slightly on one side to create more na'Äö√†√∂'àö√≤ve and romantic looks. You can leave you hair outside or hide it thoroughly inside the beanie. With the former, the effect will be more romantically enriched. Finally, you can just wear it on the level of forehead while leaving the top part raised straightly up. This will create a very daring and youthful impression, and that's why this is suggested to those under 20.
You can choose the options, which will enable you to come up with some creative solutions and designs. Also, when picking a beanie pay attention to your height. Too voluminous and big options are especially suitable for tall beauties, whereas less voluminous and more fitted variants are perfect for girls with medium or short height. The color palette may vary according to the overall palette suggested by the choice of the garments.
What to Wear a Beanie With
Before deciding over how to style a beanie, it's also important to know what it's best to be matched with. First of all it is recommended to avoid the risk of matching a beanie with classic coat options, unless you want to make a shocking impression. It would be way better to match beanies with padded jacket options or other outerwear alternatives of this kind, and for the bottom part it would be safer to use jeans, matched with wedge boots, flat options, or heels, all finished up with a big or medium size handbag.
However, beanies are not meant to be standing for the warm and comfy accessories all the time. Sometimes, they can also be a suitable design attribute, acting as finishes for tunic dresses worn over leggings, chiffon skirts, or denim jackets. It is also irreplaceable for creating a casual winter look. It also works well with combinations of classy jumper dresses worn over a turtleneck, jeans, or leggings. In case of alluring party looks, you can also style beanies with a classy evening dress, a leather jacket, and interesting details like scarfs and cute clutches.
Thus, when sporting these cute headwear options right, beanies can become a very good way of adding some creativity and comfort to your looks, making them more special and loud statements of your personality.
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This is a beautiful dish I've always wanted to make. Ratatouille is a a colorful arrangement of stewed vegetables including eggplant, zucchini, tomato, peppers and onions. The recipe originated in Nice, France, which is probably why it is so delicious! French food is so amazing.
The eggplant and zucchini (I also added yellow squash) is sprinkled with a teaspoon of salt and left to sit for half an hour. Lots of water comes out of the vegetables during this process.
I sauteed all the slices in a single layer for a couple minutes until they were lightly browned.
Onions, peppers and garlic get sauteed next
Then tomatoes are added on top, covered and steamed over the onion mixture for fifteen minutes
After everything cooled down, I assembled all the slices into slightly overlapping layers. The original recipe cooks in a casserole over the stove, but I decided to put mine in the oven for about half an hour- basting with the tomato juice/sauce frequently. The finished product got topped with a little bit of parmesan cheese, too. Not part of the original recipe, but so good!


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RABONE Les John LRO RNZN Born in New Zealand on 14 December 1951 Passed away on 23 December 2016 Late of ALTONA MEADOWS Aged 65 years Service Detail Funeral service will be held at Altona Memorial Park – Chapel of Repose, Dohertys Road, ALTONA NORTH, VIC on Wednesday, 4th January 2017 at 2:15pm. Committal service will be held at Altona Cemetery, wattle lawn fx bb 65, Dohertys Rd, VIC, Australia on Wednesday, 4th January 2017 at 3:00pm.
MACKAY, Ian Gary: R.N.Z.N.15154. Of Sevenoaks Village, Paraparaumu. Peacefully at Kenepuru Hospital, Porirua, on Tuesday, 27 December 2016. Loved husband of the late Janie. Loved brother of Roger, Bruce, David, Lindsay, Stuart, Andrew, Sandra, the late Coral, and Susan. Loved father of Rhonda and James, father-in-law of Glen and Jen, beloved "Granddad Ian" of Liam, Josh and Sascha, and "Grandad Gary" of Tyler and Maddox. A private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thursday 12 January 2016 at 2.00pm at the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu. This will be followed by the placement of Gary's ashes. Ka kite an au i a koe dad. Kapiti Coast Funeral Home FDANZ – NZIFH 04 298-5168
CROSS, Albert John. Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2016, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie. Loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Joanne, Russell and Debra, Kathryn and Deane and Roger and Maree. Dearly loved Poppa to his 11 grandchildren. A service to celebrate Albert's life will be held at Grange Manor, 400 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden, on Friday, 30th December at 10.30am, followed by private burial.
RIKIHANA, Taipari (Rick). POEL RNZN 23 December 2016 aged 70 at home. Our larger than life father has decided this life is too small for him and he's move on to a grander adventure. After a long illness, the pain is all gone and Dad died peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning. Son of Ra Awatea and Raniera Paranihia Hoani Rikihana. Loving husband to the late Christine Rikihana, loved father of Adi and Pari and their mum Anne. Whawha to Kellan and in his mother Brigitta, Father in Law to Andrew and Phoebe, Uncle to Manu, Inia, Rawinia, Matiu, Kiri, Corey, Zac, Mishy, Betty, Brendan and Vanessa, Brother to Frank, Diana, Jack, Queenie, Miki and Sandra, mentor and much loved friend to so many. Taipari is at Raukawa Marae where he will lie in state until Tuesday 27 December. Service will be held at Rangiatea Church, Otaki on Tuesday 27 December at 11am followed by burial in the urupa. Moe mai ra e te Rangatira. Harvey Bowler Funerals Levin Otaki Shannon Locally Owned
NOBLE, Alexander John (Lex): 13424 NZ Navy Bosun's mate. Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Wednesday 14 December 2016. Beloved husband of Doris* (nee Mitchell). Loved eldest son of Les* & Lil*. Loved brother & brother-in-law of Ian*, Reg*, Marion* & Kevin Devery, Alan* & Lyn. Loved uncle & great-uncle of all his nieces & nephews. "The family would like to thank the staff at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for the love & kindness shown to Lex during his stay" A service to celebrate Lex's life will be held in the Lindisfarne Community Church, cnr Lindisfarne & Miller Streets, on Monday 19 December, at 2.00pm, followed by an Interment at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations for RSA Invercargill would be gratefully accepted and can be made at the service. Messages to 27 Edinburgh Cres, Invercargill 9812.
BOYD, Graham Buick (Dickie) Peacefully on 14 December, 2016 at Mary Potter Hospice, aged 72. Dearly loved by the Boyd family; Natasha, Michael, Lynnette, William, Riley, John, Diane and Suzanne. In lieu of flowers donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated. A service to celebrate the life of Graham will be held at the Sea Cadet Corps Hall, 387 Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai on Saturday, 17 December, 2016 at 10.30am, thereafter private cremation.
DUFFY, Arthur Lawrence RNZN Signalman WW2 Peacefully at Timaru Hospital, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, in his 94th year, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loved and adored father and father-in-law of Suzanne and Maurice Eddington, the late Lawrence Duffy and the late Geoffrey Lord. Cherished and respected gramps of Sara and Todd Bentley, Juliette and Jason Stevenson, Lawrence, and James. Loved great-gramps and pa of Minnie, Taylah, and Scarlett; Thomas and George; Liliana; and Korbyn. Also loved and sorely missed by Madeline, Janny, Hemi, Tamati, Jo and Savannah. Loved son of the late Alexander and Florence Duffy and brother of Verna and the late Alec Duffy. "Forever our loyal legend". Special thanks to Glenwood Rest Home. A service for Arthur will be held in Betts Chapel, cnr North and Butler Streets, Timaru, on Tuesday, December 13, at 1.00pm, thereafter Interment at the Timaru Cemetery. Messages to 194 Rocky Hundreds Road, RD 2, Fairview, Timaru 7972. Betts Funeral Services F.D.A.N.Z.
WYATT, William Peter (Peter). CPO RNZN 2056 BEM 1940 – 1955 (WWII and Korea) Passed away in Tauranga Hospital 6 December 2016. 1920-2016. Dearly loved husband of Pat for 69 years. Loved father of the late Annette Wyatt-Fraser and Simon. Father-in-law of Johnny and De. Adored Granddad of Kylie (London), Sasha (Whanganui) Kate (Wellington) and Elyse (Auckland). Great- granddad of seven and great-great granddad of one. A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held at Olive Tree Cottage, 247 Joyce Rd, Pyes Pa, Tauranga on Monday 12 December at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Communication to the Wyatt Family, c/- PO Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
MacNAB, Maureen (Olga) (nee Warring): NZWA 817 First Officer RNZN (WRENS) On 5 December 2016, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald George MacNab (DCM). Loved and respected Aunt to all her nieces and nephews and their families. Treasured friend of Vera Brown (deceased), Rick and Netta Brown and their families. Requiem Mass to celebrate Maureen's life will be held in St Mary's Catholic Church, 58 Osier Rd, Greenmeadows, on Friday, 9 December, at 11.00am, (please note: for this community this will be the Mass for that day) followed by Interment at Taradale Services Cemetery, Puketapu Road. In lieu of flowers donations to St Vincent de Paul can be left at the service. A tribute to Maureen, or messages to her family, can be left at http://www.dunstalls.co.nz or c/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.


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USA's "Save Children" to launch educational project
US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mathew Bryza met the internally displaced people from Lachin region of Azerbaijan. The diplomat got acquainted with the projects realized to improve living conditions of the IDPs. US organization "Save Children" is realizing a new educational project for IDPS from Lachin region. Arriving at Lachin region's Minkand secondary school named after Bayram Mammadov US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mathew Bryza met with the principle of the school and the elderly. The diplomat said that the project implemented with financial support of the US Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration is aimed at improving the education opportunities of the school as well as rendering support to reconstruction of the sewage system. The project also envisages trade training for 50 children and pre-school preparation. Totally 260 thousand USD will be allocated to finance the project to be realized within a year.


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50 Phil Ochs Fans Can't Be Wrong
Phil Ochs was a man before his time. He was also a man of his time. Ultimately, though, time was simply something Phil Ochs ran out of.
He wanted to be Che Guevara, he wanted to be Elvis Presley, he would have settled for being Bob Dylan. One thing he could never do was just be happy being Phil Ochs.
When people talk about the 60s, and what the decade did to change the world, Phil is rarely even so much as a footnote to an era in which he contributed so much to the changes that went on that it ended up killing him.
In a time when the term "Liberal" was used as much as an insult as a compliment, Phil went far beyond the 10 degrees left of center that Liberals liked to believed they occupied, and never once took a single step towards the 10 degrees right of center where they always ended up.
Beligerently uncompromising, Phil desperately tried to make the world a better place long after most had given up on the cause. That those who held the power to effect change chose not to exiled Phil to a place from which he would never return.
On April 9th 1976, consumed with self doubt and despair at the world he so desperately wanted more for, Phil Ochs hanged himself at the age of 35.
Without even a hint of irony, the media reported his death far more readily than they ever did his life. The FBI continued to believe Phil Ochs a threat to the President long after he stopped being a threat even to himself, confirming Phil's long held belief that they were monitoring his every move.
Had Phil known the impact his legacy would have, even 40 years after his death, perhaps he'd have given himself another chance. We'll never know.
God help the troubadour who tries to be star.
Phil Ochs Globally
Phil Ochs Socially
Social Media dominates every waking moment these days, it seems, and there's no more social a place for discussing Phil than the 1,000,000 Strong…. Facebook page.
Expertly administered by Will Martin and David Feldmann, it's the place to see and be seen. It's like Gerde's for the new millennium.
Phil Ochs Phochsally
Okay, so "Phochsally" isn't actually a word, but give us this one.
Bill Curtis has been maintaining a survey of Phil's most popular songs for many years.
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May 15, 2008 By Tania Aebi
Homing In
By Tania Aebi
0700. Day 29. 440 miles to go. Our destination: Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, 3,850 miles from our last port in Panama. We're screaming along downwind right now, jib poled out, mainsail lashed down with the preventer. The boys are still sleeping in their cabins and I'm on my bed, the salon settee, with the sun preparing to rise above a bank of clouds and shine through the companionway. It's been getting hotter with every passing day from the long-sleeves, trousers, and blankets we needed over two weeks ago just west of the Galapagos. Back then, we stayed below most of the time because it was too cold on deck. Now, we stay below because otherwise we'd fry.
I was up half the night, rearranging pots, pans, dishes, and bolts that were rolling around and banging annoyingly, and tweaking the self-steering and sails, trying to keep as perfect a course as possible in anticipation of the wind veering more easterly and maybe even northerly. That's what the pilot chart says it's supposed to do, and for the past month, that pilot chart has been my primary source of information about these waters we're sailing.
Eight days ago, the sun reached its southern limits, the solstice, and now it's working its way back north. Three months of my time with the boys have passed, two to go. This is supposed to be a La Nina year, which, I keep telling myself, is supposed to mean cooler surface-water temperatures, hence less favorable conditions for cyclone spawning as far east as French Polynesia, a thought that has been troubling me about our passage from the Marquesas, through the Tuamotus, to Tahiti. One thing's for sure. This year is bringing me an attentiveness to weather reports like I've never had before.
Thanks to the pilot chart, I've memorized every averaged potential nuance in the currents, the wind speeds, directions, percentages of calms. Right here, we have a 65-percent chance that the wind will be easterly and Force 4. That's about right. There's a reef in the mainsail and the jib is shortened and we're still averaging about six knots. The surface current has been helping out a lot as well; sometimes, it's pushed us at 8 knots over the ground and we've had a couple of 160-mile-long daily runs.
For about 12 days straight now, we've been moving along at a pretty steady clip. But, I can't say "I never touched a sail for weeks," which is what I've heard others say about tradewind passages, and what I've yet to experience for myself. As usual, the wind shifted, waxed and waned with the moon, reefs went in and out. Sometimes we were surfing off the waves, and at other times, the sails flapped and banged and flogged themselves against the rigging while the wind took a break. But, it always came back and we've not had any more of the calms that we had on the Equator, in what is now called the Intertropical Convergence Zone, or the clinical sounding ITCZ.
Sadly, I think, the evocative word "doldrums" has been relegated to the world of metaphor and poetry, replaced by the ITCZ, and its known location and boundaries, facts derived from some scientific method that gets attached to weather reports so shipping can avoid the area, or be prepared to transit it. Because of this, I know we were never actually in the ITCZ. The southern limit was several degrees north of the Equator, but we got calms anyway, calms that put us in the doldrums mood that got swept away by the tradewinds and a developing routine.
The days have melted one into the next and, looking back, between the all-important meals that provide all meaning and structure, I see them as one long string of card playing time killing. Solitaire by myself, Rummy with whichever boy was feeling agreeable, or Pomme, this Swiss game the three of us can play together.
We've also been working on celestial navigation. After I took a day to refresh myself with the formula and taught it to them, and showed them how to use a sextant, find the sun, bring it down to the horizon and fine tune, they were off and running. They even understand the trigonometric theory because they're both really good at math and can talk about triangles, the center of the earth, fixed points... By now, they've both taken many sights and plotted positions that come between anywhere from five to 20 miles of our actual spot—inaccuracy that is entirely due to hurried sloppiness and not method—the place where this little boat, our universe, floats on all this immensity of water, alone. Since the fishing boats in the Galapagos environs, we've only seen two ships.
We all read, I write, repair, navigate, and handle sails, and the boys do their home schooling. In the past three months, on top of getting way ahead of schedule—he says he'll be done in a month—Nicholas has also read 36 books. Currently, he's crossing jungles with Papillion and looking up every hour or so to say it's probably one of the best books he's ever read.
Sam hasn't read as much, but he's really applied himself assiduously and gotten even further ahead with the schooling, says he'll be done with the whole year in just another week. Currently, he's doing science, and electricity, and we are using the boat's 12-volt system as his model. He spends his free time foraging on deck for stranded squid or flying fish. There's a spot up there we call "Sam's graveyard," where he collects his catch.
It smells like the dried fish section in Chinatown; he's saving it all to bait the lobster trap the boys bought in Panama that he intends to launch overboard as soon as we drop anchor in the Marquesas. Then, he keeps watch over all his fishing lines, sometimes even bringing the handline to hold down below and out of the sun. He's caught two yellowtails, and has had a couple of bent hooks as well as a few bites that broke free once he started hauling them in.
Our primary link to daily routine is through meals and, as it turns out, we provisioned pretty well. Favorite foods: pan fried flat breads, falafels and hummus, crepes, noodles with tons of garlic, pizza, brownies, cabbage salad, rice and beans, hash browns, fried potatoes, raisins, ginger snaps, vegetable potage with butternut squash. Once a week, we have "meat" night with one of the six packages of frozen meat I bought in Panama. For Sam's fourteenth birthday, we had curried chicken, apple tart, and sparkling peach juice. For Christmas, we had spaghetti Bolognese. Tomorrow we'll have the last chicken curry and sparkling cider.
I've been using an overall chart of the Pacific that a friend of the family handed down to me after his circumnavigation. He crossed from the Galapagos to the Marquesas on a route that goes straight, due west and farther south than ours, which has been more west-southwest, angling down from a route that passed north of the Galapagos. Our two lines of penciled plottings are about to converge with the nearing landfall.
Optimistically now, I'm thinking we could be there in three days, but that's only if I don't look too closely at the story Mark's Xs tell. Apparently, the wind died for him on approach and it took him five days to cover the last 430 miles. The pilot chart says the last quadrant we need to cross before Hiva Oa has a 2-percent chance of calms. We'll see. Whatever happens, it'll feel a lot different to be becalmed 200 miles away from land instead of 2,800 miles.
Oh, the boys just got up. Nicholas crawled out of his cabin to the other side of the salon table with Papillion and Sam is already prowling the deck. When he comes down, he'll be asking what's for breakfast. Today, I think it'll be fried potatoes and eggs. But first, the GPS course indicates the wind has shifted again, we're heading too far north, and I need to fold up my bedding, then go tack the jib again. Another day has started. As to how many more we have out here, 3 or 5, we'll know the answer soon, which will be soon enough.


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Temperature for March 2000
In March 2000 the average high temperature in Delta Junction, AK was 33.8°F, and this was 9.0°F warmer than the average of 24.8°F. The hottest day in March 2000 was 31 March when the temperature reached 42.1°F. Overnight the average temperature in March is 3.1°F and in 2000 the average overnight temperature was 9.0°F warmer at 12.1°F.


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Research and Technical Support
Our highly qualified and experienced research team provide vital technical support to our advisers.
Stuart Foden, Dip PFS, IMC is our senior paraplanner and team leader. He worked in discretionary fund management before joining us in 2002 and evidenced his excellent investment knowledge by achieving the Level 4 Certificate in Investment Management from the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. Stuart is married to Siobhan, has 3 young children and a pet cat called Milo. In his spare time, Stuart is a volunteer football coach for his son Lucas' football team, although many would argue that Lucas is now teaching Dad!
Simon Pockett, Cert PFS (Paraplanning) joined us in 2009 from a national firm of advisers. After initially becoming our senior client services co-ordinator he was promoted to join our paraplanning team in 2013 and now works closely to support all our financial planners. Simon is married with two young children. He enjoys playing all sports, particularly golf, to a wide variety of standards. He is also partial to good food with some live music.
Richard Searle, Dip PFS re-joined us in 2016 and is also a senior paraplanner and works closely with Andy Smith on retirement planning matters. Outside of work Richard likes to keep fit and his main pursuits are karate (both practicing and teaching) and rock climbing.
Client Services & Accounts
What business can survive without an efficient client servicing and accounts team?
Ian Knipe is our Office Manager and has been with us since the summer of 2000. As well as having the important role of managing the smooth running of our office, Ian also deals with our accounts, IT, payroll, client services team and ensures the firm adheres to compliance procedures. Ian is a member of Audax UK and enjoys going on long distance cycle rides.
Jada Kwong joined us in 2013 from another local IFA practice and will be well known to many of our clients. Jada has considerable experience and is our senior client services co-ordinator. Jada has a young daughter and enjoys cake baking and sugar craft decorating as well as eating them! She also enjoys salsa dancing, reading and playing the piano.
Kathryn Briggs joined us in 2015 when we expanded our client services team. Kathryn also has considerable experience, having previously worked at another IFA practice. In her spare time Kathryn enjoys playing golf and regularly participates in club matches. She also loves to travel and experience new sights, as well as spending time spoiling her young nephews and niece.
Lorna Watson joined us in 2014. Lorna has a variety of roles within our firm but hers is the friendly voice you usually hear when you telephone us and makes clients who visit our office welcome and comfortable.
SOLLA Later Life Advisers
We're one of only four IFA firms in London and the South East to have two full SOLLA members, which underlines our commitment to provide quality advice to Later Life clients.
Neil Whitaker was awarded the Later Life Adviser Accreditation and became a full member of The Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) in July 2010.
Andy Kirk was awarded the Later Life Adviser Accreditation and became a full member of SOLLA in December 2013.
SOLLA is a not for profit organisation and aims to assist consumers and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in Later Life. SOLLA also works to raise awareness of the financial issues associated with Later Life and to improve the standards of practice of those engaged in advising older clients.
Neil and Andy specialise in the financial needs of older people. Accreditation from SOLLA provides added reassurance that their advice, practical help and guidance will help their clients to make the right decisions at the right time. Why would anyone choose an adviser with anything less?
More information about SOLLA can be found at www.societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk
West Sussex Carewise
We were very proud to be invited by West Sussex County Council to join their Carewise initiative when it was launched in 2011.
Established by West Sussex County Council, Age UK West Sussex, the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) and West Sussex Partners in Care, Carewise provides a pathway to information and advice about Care Funding. It aims to help you make the right choice of care and support, at the right time, with the right funding solution.
Carewise has built a strong reputation and, when the Care Bill was being debated in the House of Lords, it was referred to as a model of good practice for Local Authorities.
More information about Carewise can be found here
West Sussex Buy with Confidence
In conjunction with our membership of West Sussex Carewise, we are proud to have qualified as a Member of the West Sussex 'Buy with Confidence' scheme.
What does being Buy With Confidence Trading Standards Approved mean?
- Vetted and approved by Trading Standards
- Committed to operating in a legal, honest and fair way
- Criminal record checked
- Qualified, experienced and fully insured
- Monitored to ensure a high level of customer service
- Advised on Trading Standards legislation
More information about the West Sussex Buy with Confidence scheme can be found here.
A condition of the Scheme is that we have to request feedback from our clients. The written feedback facility has been discontinued and now must be provided online.
We would be grateful if you could leave your feedback by clicking here, ensuring that you enter Goodman Care Fees Advisers in the 'Search by Traders Name' box.
Neil and Andy are Affiliates of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), having obtained the STEP Certificate for Financial Services (Trusts & Estate Planning).
Since the launch in 2010, over 600 professionals have achieved this qualification with only a little over 200 specialising in financial planning.
We feel that this demonstrates our commitment to acquiring knowledge in order to help us support and provide holistic advice to individuals, Attorneys, Deputies and Trustees.
SIFA Professional Membership
SIFA's objective is to support and assist interaction between solicitors, accountants and financial advisers.
SIFA Professional Membership is only open to FCA-regulated firms that provide impartial advice, free from the influence of third parties. Firms which are restricted to advising on the products of a limited number of product providers are not eligible.
We were proud to be granted membership in 2008 and are the only Tunbridge Wells based firm to appear in the Law Society endorsed SIFA Directory of Professional Financial Advisers.
Our membership of SIFA underlines our determination to work with other professional advisers for the benefit of our mutual clients.


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Angel Pet Sitting Policy Agreement
1. Payment: Angel Pet Sitting only accepts credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard or
Discover). Client agrees to keep their credit card information up-to-date in their Power Pet Sitter
online profile. Client's credit card will be charged 2-3 days before the start of their vacation
visits. Daily/Weekly dog walk clients will be charged on the 1st of each month, for the previous
month's visits. Rates for subsequent services are subject to change. If a client's credit card is
declined (or a valid credit card is not available in the client's online profile), Angel Pet Sitting
may discontinue services immediately.
2. Client authorizes Angel Pet Sitting to perform pet care services as outlined in Power Pet
Sitter, our online scheduling software, as well as the Veterinary Release Form, which shall
become part of this contract. Prior to any future pet care services, Client agrees to notify Angel
Pet Sitting of any changes to their information.
3. Overnight Visits: Angel Pet Sitting provides your pet with 10 hours of uninterrupted care. The
sitter arrives no later than 9 PM and departs at 7 AM
the next morning. Overnight visits include a PM let out or short walk & feeding and an AM walk
and feeding.
4. Emergency Veterinary Care: In the event that pet(s) being cared for require immediate
medical attention, Angel Pet Sitting will attempt to contact Client prior to obtaining emergency
care. However, Client agrees that Angel Pet Sitting and the pet sitter has the authority to act on
pet's best interest, even if this means seeking medical attention prior to notifying Client. Client
agrees to reimburse Angel Pet Sitting for any additional fees and/or expenses incurred while
tending to emergency or veterinary care.
5. Inclement weather/Natural disaster/ Act of war: In the event of inclement weather, natural
disaster, or act of war Angel Pet Sitting is entrusted to use best judgment in caring for pet(s) and
home. Client recognizes that in the event of inclement weather, natural disaster, or act of war
Angel Pet Sitting reserves the right to alter or cancel scheduled services.
6. Personal Emergency/Vacation: In the event of personal emergency, illness of pet sitter, or
time off for vacation, Client authorizes Angel Pet Sitting to arrange for another qualified Angel
Pet Sitting employee to fulfill agreed upon responsibilities as set forth in their Power Pet Sitter
7. Key Policy: Client agrees to purchase a key lockbox from Angel Pet Sitting (or purchase from
another source) and to place the lockbox with their key inside, on their door before the pet sitter
is scheduled to arrive for their visit(s). Client must also provide Angel Pet Sitting with the code
to the lockbox in their Power Pet Sitter Profile. If Client prefers to have their key picked up and
returned at each set of visits, Client agrees to pay key pick-up and return fee each time, for all
future services. If client would like to hide their key in a secure location, the client agrees to
provide that location information in their Power Pet Sitter profile. All Daily/Weekly Dog Walking
Clients are REQUIRED to have 2 copies of their key on file with Angel Pet Sitting.
8. Locksmith: Client gives Angel Pet Sitting the authority to use the services of a locksmith in the
event of a malfunction of the lock, keys or automatic
door opener. Client agrees to reimburse Angel Pet Sitting within 7 days of return for all costs
incurred, and to hold Angel Pet Sitting harmless for consequences related to the activities of the
locksmith. Client also agrees to pay a $75 locksmith fee to Angel Pet Sitting.
9. Charges for Extra Services: Any charges for unplanned services will be charged separately
from the original charge.
10. Confirmation of Arrival: Client agrees to call Angel Pet Sitting upon returning home to let us
know that you and your pets are safe. If client expects to arrive
home earlier or later than planned, Angel Pet Sitting must be notified as soon as possible.
11. Cancellation Policy & Fees: For vacation visits, Angel Pet Sitting requires 48-hour notice of
cancellation. Less than 48-hour notice will result in Client being billed the rate of one visit
booked for services. Any additional balance charged, will be applied to client's future scheduled
services. No refunds will be given. For Daily/Weekly Dog Walk Clients, cancellations must be
made by 9am, the day of the visit, in order to avoid being charged.
12. Late Booking Fee: If client books visits with less than 48 hours notice, or after 3pm on
Wednesday for visits that weekend, the client will incur a $15 late booking fee.
13. Holiday Fees: A $9 additional holiday fee will be added to each visit on the following
holidays; Easter Weekend (Saturday & Sunday), Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday &
Monday), 4th of July, Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday & Monday), Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve & Day, and New Year's Eve & Day.
14. Tips: If the client would like to leave a tip, they may leave a cash tip for the pet sitter. We
cannot add tips on to credit card payments.
1. Angel Pet Sitting, and its employees, agrees to provide the services in a caring, responsible
manner. The client waives and relinquishes any and all claims against Angel Pet Sitting, and its
employees, except those arising from negligence of the pet sitter. Client agrees to notify Angel
Pet Sitting of any concerns related to agreed upon services within 24-hours of return home.
2. Emergency Contact: Client agrees to provide Angel Pet Sitting with contact information where
he/she can be reached while away. Client will also provide a name and phone number of
someone who is authorized to handle any major problems that may arise. If Client or designated
contact person cannot be reached in a timely manner, Client agrees to accept any decision
Angel Pet Sitting makes in regards to pet care or Client's property.
3. Visitors: If anyone will be entering Client's home while it is under care, Client agrees to notify
Angel Pet Sitting in advance. Angel Pet Sitting will not enter an occupied home if you have not
previously made us aware of visitors. Angel Pet Sitting will not be held responsible for any
damages incurred to Client's home or pet(s) by visitors. It is understood that anyone with access
to the home will be notified of Angel Pet Sitting's presence and vice
versa. The police will be called without exception, on all intruders or suspicious acts. Angel Pet
Sitting will not "share" or split visits with any other pet sitters, pet sitting companies, neighbors,
family members, etc., while the client is away.
4. Outdoor access & fences: Angel Pet Sitting will not be held liable for the well being or actions
of any pet with unsupervised access to the outdoors. Angel Pet Sitting is also not responsible for
any client's animals that escape or become lost or injured, fatal or otherwise, when instructed to
leave the client's animals in a fenced in area. This included electric, word, metal or any other
type of fence. Angel Pet Sitting will not care for cats that are indoor/outdoor cats. We will only
provide services for cats that are solely kept inside, or solely kept outside.
5. Aggressive pets: If a pet has a history of biting or other aggressive behavior, Angel Pet Sitting
reserves the right to refuse or cancel service. The
owner will be liable for the pet sitter's medical expenses and/or damages that are a result of an
animal bite or injury due to pet's aggressive behavior.
6. Vaccinations: Client agrees to provide Angel Pet Sitting with proof of current vaccinations for
all pets. Should pet sitter be bitten otherwise exposed to any disease or ailment received from
Client animal(s), Client agrees to pay all costs and damages incurred.
7. Future Services: Client authorizes this agreement to be valid for all future services without
additional signed contracts or written authorization. The client states that he/she has read this
entire agreement and understands and agrees to its terms and conditions.
8. Collar and Tag: Client agrees to provide the pet sitter with a collar and tag with contact info on
it. Dogs MUST be wearing a collar and identification tag whenever they are outside of their
home, on a walk or in a fenced in area.
Angel Pet Sitting Policy Agreement


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Chaklala Cantonment Board Chief Executive Officer Khursheed Ali Monday expressed his resolve to evolve an effective strategy to combat encroachment problem in the cantonment areas.
The CEO vowed to clean all the areas falling under the limits of Chaklala Cantonment from encroachments and to take action against those officials of the enforcement cell who are backing the encroachers.
While talking to 'The News', Khursheed Ali said that he has received a large number of complaints from the citizens of different areas against presence of encroachers especially of pushcarts owners.
He said that a large number of citizens from different areas including Kamalabad, Dhoke Syedan, Tariqabad, Dheri Hassanabad, Ghaziabad Colony and Kutchery Chowk had approached him with the complaints regarding presence of a large number of encroachers who have established their businesses in main bazaars. He said taking notice of the complaints he directed the enforcement cell to take an action. He said the enforcement cell removed all pushcarts from Kutchery Chowk and their owners were challaned and fined.
On gratification charges levelled on enforcement staff by the people in their complaints he said that he is taking notice of this matter. He has asked the people to point out the names of the owners of pushcarts and stallholders so that he could take action against the officials involved in receiving bribe. After getting the names of the concerned staff member, I would take legal action against them including sacking from services.
Besides evolving the strategy, the CEO assured to pay surprise visits to areas like Tariqabad, Dheri Hassanabad, Kamalabad etc to ascertain the real position.
At the same time, Khursheed Ali said that the board representatives also face problems while carrying out operations against illegal activities, which include great resistance from the area people, traders and shopkeepers. Though we have police force, yet the police personnel remain a silent spectator while resistance is shown from the traders, shopkeepers and people of respective areas. Besides holding negotiations with the representatives of the traders association, we would improve our security sector to make effective operations if any kind of resistance is provided by any trader or people, he stated.
Source: The News


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Dec. 11, 2004
Heading into final exams, Saturday's tilt offered few highlights. Sophomore Kate Thornton opted to not race the 1000, instead allowing freshman teammate Sasha Brophy to score the victory in the day's longest race.
Tech also boasted two more individuals with dual wins. Freshman Doria Holbrook stayed on course for the NCAA Championships with easy victories in the one and three-meter diving events, while rookie Julianna Edwards continued her strong start among the Cardinal Red and Silver Gray by winning the 100 and 200 back.
Sophomore Craig Edwards paved the way for the MIT men's team, netting an NCAA "B" cut in the 200 back. Edwards also won the 200 free and anchored the winning 200 free relay. Kalvin Kao also etched his name into the winning log three times, with first-place finishes in the 200 breast, the 200 individual medley, and as a member on the winning 200 medley relay.


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I started this article four days ago. It was the vernal equinox, and the day was balmy and sunny. Since then, we have had new snow. It is cold, and winter has returned with just enough snow to make everything white and sparkly in the morning sunlight.
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