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A/N: I'm so so sorry this took forever to get out! I ended up working on everything BUT this fic all summer long . I hope none of you lost interest by now, because the plot is really taking off in this chapter, hehe.
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Warnings: A little naughtiness in this chapter. And if you haven't gotten the hint by now, it's Slash. The usual profanity warnings apply.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto…
Cerulean Change: Chapter 12
A small baby was crying. It had no mother to usher it into the world and it was desperate for the warmth of her womb once again. But there was no warmth to be found in her grasp; she was dead. In the hours of labor she had slowly lost consciousness until, only seconds after he was brought into the world, she collapsed… dead.
Instead of her soft arms and warm breast milk to calm him, all he had was the gruff embrace of another body. His father's. The man was holding him, not knowing whether he hated the newborn or loved him. His heir was finally born, but at the cost of his one true love.
Times were hard, and the day was cold and unforgiving, even in the summer's youth. The cerulean-eyed queen had chosen the worst possible day to have her child because in only hours the great kingdom of Samnoria would be under attack and the safety of their tiny newborn couldn't be assured. The Sultan was at a loss, looking between his crying baby and dead wife. All his generals and chiefs knelt around him solemnly, guards with sad looks upon their faces stood their posts and not a word was uttered beyond the cry of the distressed baby. It was a dark day indeed for the once proud and golden Sultan and he didn't know if he had the strength anymore to lead his armies to victory. The one he loved beyond anything in the world was gone, pale and still beautiful in her bed. And in his arms was the one reason to hope for the future…
So with a final thought, the Sultan reached into his pocket and pulled out a simple necklace. The stone attached to the necklace was of a dull blue color and the band was silver and plain. But as those under the Sultan watched, he lifted the simple band over his baby's head and placed it around his neck.
Immediately, the crying baby stopped and fell silent. The stone was glowing.
The once dull piece lit up magnificently, revealing vibrant blue colors to match the small boy's eyes. And the light only grew stronger as the stone lifted into the air, glowing brightly and matching with a new light on the corner of the room. There, around the pale neck of the fallen queen, was an identical necklace shining brightly and lifting high into the air. Seconds later, it stopped. Everyone but the Sultan was in awe as the light faded and necklaces fell to their original places.
Quietly, the Sultan turned and placed the newborn in the arms of his wife's favorite maiden. The small girl took the boy willingly and cradled it in her arms as her own, eyes still trained on the Sultan. He had moved towards the bed of his late wife, kneeling at its edge.
With a sad sigh he made his last ode to her. "My queen, give us the strength to win the war... Let our love shine on in this newborn so that he may one day rule Samnoria with the fairness of a Sultan." With that, the Sultan took her cold hand into his, kissing it lightly before he moved up to claim the stone around her neck. The small maiden thought she saw a tear creep down his cheek as he retrieved the stone, but he wore a straight face as soon as he turned to face her. He held the item resolutely in hand as he walked back to the maiden and his son.
The Sultan lowered himself down on one knee to become eye-level with the small girl. With a wan smile ghosting his lips, he addressed the nervous maiden.
"My wife loved you as a daughter and you deserve the same respect from me..." He slowly lifted the matching necklace over her head and placed it around her neck softly. "I ask that you take care of my son as if he were your own. Love him as if he were your own. This necklace represents the bond between two souls, as strong as love. As long as you have this you will know where one another are and if they are safe." He smiled now, looking down at his wide-eyed son. "This stone will heal you and keep you well. But you must always treat the other wearer with the love and care you treat this stone." Anko nodded without comprehending any of what he had said. It was enough to be in a room with all the war generals of the kingdom, but now the Sultan wanted her to look after his heir as if she was it's mother?
"Yes-s, s-sir," she stammered out finally. He smiled warmly once more before turning to his comrades. Five other maidens helped Anko take the newborn to his nursery to be fed and taken care of. 'I hope… we win this war,' she thought to herself as she looked down upon the smiling face of the newborn.
Sasuke had seen a dungeon before, but never had he stepped foot into one. Now he had the treat of stepping foot into one and staying there at the same time. He and Naruto lay side by side on the cold, cobblestone floor. The exhausted blonde had fallen asleep hours ago, but even fatigue couldn't helped Sasuke sleep, for how afraid he was. He didn't have to ask any questions at all. He knew why he was here; why he was captive.
Samnoria was in trouble…
For the thousandth time he tried to put that thought to rest, as well as his body. But he just… couldn't. The simple in and out of Naruto's chest against his back was calming and even the boy's shallow puffs of breath felt nice on his skin. But none of it outweighed his heavy mind and uncomfortable position.
'Damnit… I can't let this happen! The way he looked at Naruto, I've seen at look on that snake before! We're in trouble, fuck, he's in trouble.' Instinctively, Sasuke pulled in closer to his friend, not wanting to think about what was coming next. What started off as an innocent adventure was spiraling down into a fatal situation.
'If only Anko or Iruka were here… They'd save us.'
Iruka stood attentively at his post. His arms and legs were worn and tired from hours spent searching for his young friends. His face was sweaty and pale and his normally firm stature was slumped and defeated. He hated having to go to work; he was too worried to work, damnit! But he also knew that, for as much as he cared, Anko was more worried than him over their disappearance. She lived a waitress's life, yes, but only to escape her identity. At least that's what she had told Iruka at one point. He had no clue what it meant when she'd go to the weapons shop and he didn't want to push any buttons by asking. All he knew was that, as they searched, Anko's eyes were crying and her body was shaking on the verge of breaking down. Naruto meant something more to her than a friend, but the history lesson would have to wait.
A soldier of the same rank marched up to Iruka dutifully, stopping with a stiff clack and a brash smirk on his features. "Evening, Iruka. Time to switch posts, eh?" he said rhetorically.
Iruka nodded solemnly. "Yeah. Where to?"
"Ha! You get the dungeon shift today, mate!" he exclaimed merrily.
The sea was as dark as the night before, but the moving figure paid no mind to its beauty this night. Wearing clothes that cloaked itself in the bluish darkness, it ran in spurts of ten feet at a time, displaying speed and agility only earned by those highly trained. Within only minutes the figure made it to it's destination, only a few hundred yards off the coast.
The pub was lone and old, situated by itself near the sea and giving off the only light for a mile around. As the figure moved to its rear entrance the laughter and merriments voiced indoors became louder. The silent figure had come back to the shameless and decadent pub for only one reason; an item. And after only a moment's stay, it was in and out of the place with the item in hand. It was a simple necklace the figure held that looked not only ordinary, but completely useless. But the holder of the necklace grasped it tightly as it made it's way, knowing the stone's true importance. The sounds and laughter from inside the warm pub grew fainter by the second as the figure rushed off towards town. It was their last chance to find what they were looking for and after years of dormancy, the cloaked figure prayed the ancient magic would still work.
Naruto had no home. His only home after leaving Samnoria was with Sasuke, and even that home seemed worried and unsettling. He had no escape or shelter from the randomly harsh drama they were now facing, except for his sleep. His body was enervated from the inside out; totally worn out and ragged and he didn't care anymore that it was a smelly pile of hay he was sleeping on instead of a warm bed in Anko's home. He really didn't care nor think of the future, or anything for that matter beyond his dungeon cell and the one he loved currently propped against him. It was just too damn exhausting.
Unfortunately, Sasuke was cold and probably not as blissfully unaware as he was. Even in his sleep he felt Sasuke rustling around in his arms, awake and probably thinking hard. The only person who kept him safe was now worrying Naruto, so he decided to fully wake up and address the problem.
Naruto poked Sasuke's side lightly. "Sasuke? What's…the matter?" he asked shyly, not expecting the abrupt and harsh response it received. Sasuke was obviously awake.
"What's the matter? What's the matter? In case you haven't realized it yet, we are in a dungeon, Naruto!" He turned in Naruto's arms to express his point further as he continued. "A dungeon, in the enemies castle, and I am the fucking prince of the opposing kingdom! Please, tell me what isn't wrong?" There went the ignorant bliss.
"Oh," was all Naruto could offer in return. "But how do you know they are our enemies and it's not just a big mistake?" he questioned further with a scrunched brow. Sasuke sighed and leaned in to capture Naruto's lips for a brief moment, noticing the worried expression on his face.
"Look… I don't want any of this to be this way. And I certainly don't want to see that look on your face, got it?" Naruto perked. "But, we have to face the facts, Naruto. We're fucked."
"Yeah, that's the part I don't get," Naruto clarified obviously. "Just… spell it out."
Sasuke nodded and continued. "Kazekage is and has always been after Samnoria… My father was always just—optimistic about it. Maybe he thought the bastard couldn't do anything or maybe he was not paying attention to it—I don't know. But I do know that Kazekage Orochimaru is crazy and also hungry for power." Naruto chuckled at that.
"Wow, uh, he sounds like a normal villain to me!" Naruto sniggered. "I mean he looks evil, is supposed to be "good", and is crazy and hungry for power…" Naruto counted the reasons on his fingers. "Man, your dad must be stu--. Sorry…" Naruto trailed off, having probably said too much.
Sasuke's expression softened. "No, you're probably right… Father has had a lot on his plate… Too much if you ask me. I guess he just decided to let Kazekage do what he wanted as long as it was, you know, within reason. Whatever. The point is we're still fucked!" Sasuke said exasperated. Naruto groaned in defeat, sighing into the stale air. Turning, he pulled Sasuke's back to him again, only tighter.
"Stop worrying about it… We'll be fine."
"Shh." Naruto cut him off with his lips. Silencing any more conversation, he moved his right hand around to Sasuke's silk-woven shirt, diving underneath and rubbing slow circles around his chest and stomach. Sasuke moaned into the kiss, immediately forgetting whatever he was going to say next. He turned after a few moments of melting into Naruto's lips and climbed up on top of him, taking control of the kiss. When they broke apart for air he began kissing to the side of the tan, rough neck before him. He made his way to the delicate crook and sucked and bit at the sensitive skin there, eliciting small groans from Naruto.
It was the first time in days they were alone and Sasuke felt stupid for not thinking of this sooner… But damn was he horny. He could already feel his heated erection rubbing against his loves, dying for release. Hopefully, if the guards didn't pass by soon, they'd be granted that one small pleasure.
Naruto, on the other hand, couldn't give a flying fuck about the guards. He was stressed and tired… and horny. Ever since he helped the prince escape from the castle, he didn't have a chance to use his right hand, and was always hoping to get alone time with the raven-haired beauty. And here he was now, alone and horny with his love sitting on his chest making out with his neck.
'Fuck the guards…'
Kazekage Orochimaru knew who the boy was now. There was no mistaking that face, those features and even the dull chain he had tucked around his neck. Orochimaru was not one to delay on any whim, and as soon as he thoughts took him to that conclusion he leapt from his chair with a purely evil look upon his reptilian face that startled the surrounding guards. Without a word he strode out of the large throne room with anticipation lining his grinning features in the form of sweat beads.
As he walked down to the dungeons with slow and languid steps, Iruka could hear a small noise vibrating out from the dungeon cells. Without much care towards what or who the noise came from, he found his way to the prisoner log, lazily going over the list of prisoners. The piece of parchment made the soldier do a double-take.
'Wha… what? Only two prisoners? What the hell?' He read the measly number over in his head again before glancing down to see who the two lucky ones were. What he saw there made him do more than a double-take. Scrawled down on the parchment in terrible handwriting were two very important names.
'Sasuke… Naruto!' He choked on his own breath. "S-Sasuke and… Naruto!" Iruka couldn't even process that information before his feet found new energy and carried him at a fast pace to the cells.
The noise got louder as he approached the cells. It sounded almost like… moans.
'What the hell is this now?' There was no mistaking it. As Iruka got closer to the main cells he could hear the unmistakable sounds of moaning… and not the usual "Oh-woe-is-me-I'm-going-to-die" moans either. These were… pleasurable moans.
Without much thought he peered into the main cell where the two prisoners were staying… Bad idea.
Lying on the bed of hay, stark naked was Naruto. Over him was Sasuke, also naked and glistening with sweat. His black hair was damp and sticking to his face as he bent over Naruto's midriff. Iruka couldn't make out completely what they were doing, but he had an idea considering Naruto's loud groans and whispered encouragements. He was having trouble processing things today, so for a few moments Iruka just stood there, shocked and totally weirded out. It only took him a few seconds to get a real view of what was going on. Naruto bucked his hips in pleasure and both boys shifted to the right slightly, showing Iruka… more than he wanted to see. Sasuke had Naruto deep in his mouth and didn't seem to be letting up as he sucked greedily up and down on the erect shaft.
Iruka had had enough of that. Actually, he wanted to barf.
With a light tap and a stiff clearing of his throat, he got their attention somehow. It took three tries to do it though.
"Uhh, hi," he said almost casually. Naruto looked up, saw Iruka, and immediately his eye dilated in embarrassment as he pushed Sasuke off of him.
"Iruka! Shit!" He grabbed the nearest article of clothing, which happened to be Sasuke's boxers, and jumped into them. Sasuke's pale body was ten shades of crimson as he grabbed Naruto's boxers, also in the heat of the moment when he noticed the guard.
Iruka covered his eyes with his hands shamefully. "Uhh, no need to explain boys. I'm just… happy to see you alive?" Both Naruto and Sasuke perked up.
"Alive! Yes! Wait, how the hell did you get in here?" Naruto questioned with an accusing finger as he pulled up his jumper up his legs, off-balance and almost falling over. 'So much for getting off…' he added to himself as an afterthought.
It finally dawned on Iruka where exactly he was. "How did I?-- How did you two get in here! One moment we're all in the shop and next, you disappear and end up in the castle dungeons! This is too much! What were you doing? Why didn't I think of this? Why are you here? What's going on?" Sasuke's face fell into a perturbed glance along with Naruto's as they both watched Iruka go into Mother Hen mode and have a high-pitched conversation with himself.
"Uhh, Iruka? Mind letting us out now?" Sasuke finally asked flatly. Iruka looked at him sideways and then jumped into action almost immediately.
"Ah! Yes! Of course! I'm sure this was all a mistake and the Kazekage just doesn't know about--"
"No. You're wrong," Naruto cut in. "That bastard's the one who put us down here! Wait, and you work for him?" Naruto asked with displeasure thick in his tone. "Why didn't you free us earlier when we were up there getting interrogated by the low-life!" Iruka's face fell apologetically.
"I'm so sorry! I just got here only an hour ago and Anko and I were searching for you and... Point is if I knew you were here, I'd have come sooner." He said lastly while opening the cell door for the two eager boys. He smiled as he creaked open the rusted metal bars, admitting the prisoners their freedom.
"Now, what was this about Kazekage putting you in here? I'm sure we can go straighten it out right now…?" Iruka opened his eyes from his grin to see that both boys were standing there stone still with petrified looks on their faces. Before he could react, Iruka heard a voice behind him.
"Yes… why don't we straighten this out, hmmm?" Orochimaru grinned sinisterly.
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We are so glad you will be joining us for our wedding celebration. If would like to join us for any additional activities, this is what Paul and I will be doing. Activities will begin for us from The Bridges (that is where we are staying Wednesday - Monday).
Weather may affect the outdoor activities. Feel free to touch base with Laura (802) 498- 8612 or Paul (502) 507-7978.
Vetted activities from the bride and groom
Vetted activities from the bride and groom
Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM
You can find fresh produce, flowers, seedlings, honey, wool, eggs, meat, cheese and other farm products.
They have a large selection of crafts made in Vermont, baked goods, and prepared food. They also have live music from local artists!
Cute local shopping in Waitsfield.
Take a tour of the main factory and get a couple free samples. While you're at it, you might as well order the Vermonster Sundae containing 20 scoops of this delicious ice cream. After you're finished checking this out, you can continue your Vermont food tour to Cabot Creamery and the Cider Mill.
Free sample cheeses, need I say more. And just down the road from the Ben & Jerry's Factory.
Delicious apple cider doughnuts and all sorts of apple treats.
Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM - 4 PM
Vermont's largest outdoor flea market
Cruise around the state's capital with delightful boutiques and shops, adorable bookshops, antique stores, coffee shops and plenty of places to eat. The town is full of both small town charm as well as big city amenities.
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A museum of art, design, and Americana. Over 150,000 works are exhibited in 38 exhibition buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the Museum grounds.
Burlington's open-air mall is full of great shops and good food. The 2016 High Heel Race is taking place on Sunday.
Take in the beauty of Vermont from Lake Champlain. The lake separates Vermont from New York. There are breakfast, lunch, or leisure cruises.
Come see where the Vermont Teddy Bears are made.
A unique country store with a delicious bakery and deli. Go for breakfast or for lunch, and if you go for lunch the groom's favorite sandwich is the #6.
6 PM and on
Grab a drink at the bar where they have eight draught lines with a preference for local craft beers.
Come enjoy a lunch or dinner of tacos. I recommend doing takeout because the dining area is quite small.
Lovely fire lit tavern to enjoy a drink and the quiet atmosphere.
5:30 PM and on
Come dine at a locally owned and family run restaurant of Italian flare.
All natural pizza baked in primitive wood-fired oven earthen oven.
5 PM and on
Casual place to grab lunch, dinner, or drinks serving barbecue and Tex-Mex.
My favorite place to eat in Burlington with delicious breakfast and lunch choices! Both options served all day.
A popular natural swimming spot with deep pools, multiple waterfalls, and high rocks for jumping.
Popular swimming hole, getting its name from the many surrounding blueberry bushes.
I've done Mt. Abe to Lincoln Peak, Burnt Rock, and Sunset Ledge; and always wanted to do Camel's Hump.
Come jump off the bridge into a beautiful swimming whole. All the cool kids did it when we were in high school :-)
Open in the summer for golf, disc golf, zipline, mountain biking, hiking, and lift rides.
Where the bride and groom are staying. Has it's own fitness Center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor hot tub, and tennis facilities.
Sounds scary, but it's really mostly relaxing. You can rent tubes from Clearwater Sports and then float down the river. They'll have recommendations for where to start and where to finish or I can make recommendations. If you prefer, you can rent kayaks or canoes.
Still water for participating in water sports or just enjoying the view and the day on the beach side.
Walk or bike along Lake Champlain.
Waitsfield's location in the heart of the Mad River Valley surrounded by spectacular natural beauty is an obvious attribute. Add to that the contributions of countless individuals and organizations who had the foresight and will to build a community of agriculture, commerce, conservation, recreation, civic engagement, and culture and you have an unparalleled place to live, to visit, to work, or to just be.
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Mother-of millions (Bryophyllum spp.) is a native plant of Madagascar. Its beautiful flowers have made it a popular garden plant in eastern Australia, especially in the drier, inland areas. Unfortunately, mother-of-millions is highly toxic to stock! [MoM PDF print version available]
The plant's ability to reproduce in such large numbers and to withstand droughts explains why it
has escaped from gardens and rubbish tips to become a serious problem in many rural areas. [Photo, above left – shows how mother-of-millions can take over in rural areas – next to Bruxner Highway between Bonshaw and Yetman NSW – click on photo for larger view]
Mother-of millions is well named. Each plant produces thousands of plantlets which detach to form new plants. This close-up photo [left] of an actively-growing young plant shows the reproductive potential of a just one plant. A succulent, and drought-tolerant, most of these plant parts will survive.
EFFECT ON ANIMALS Mother-of millions, particularly the flowers, can be VERY POISONOUS. It continues to claim the lives of cattle throughout the north west. In one of the worst reported cases in recent times, 125 head of cattle died after feeding on mother-of-millions on a travelling stock reserve, Moree area, 1997 (- Michael Kane, Moree).
Greatest risk is when the plant is in flower, and especially during dry times when feed is scarce. And, when cattle are stressed or in unfamiliar territory (eg a new paddock) they are more likely to try plants they wouldn't normally touch.
To quote from the Queensland Department of Agriculture & Fisheries Fact Sheet [P33 Mar 13] on
mother-of-millions, "POISONING SYMPTOMS in cattle include signs of dullness, loss of appetite, diarrhea and heart failure. There are two responses to poisoning; acute, where cattle die within a day, and chronic, where cattle may take up to 5 days to die. Cattle can slowly recover if insufficient plant material was eaten. VET'S TREATMENT OF POISONED STOCK must occur within 24 hours of plant material consumption. The treatment is intense and needs to be given by or under the direction of a veterinarian."
IDENTIFICATION Mother-of millions is a hardy, drought-resistant succulent. The plants grow upright (to 1m) thin "stems", each containing numerous small "branches" or leaves. There are also hybrid versions (see photo, right) which have similar flowers but serrated "branches". Each leaf produces many plantlets. The plant flowers in the winter; this is when the plant is most dangerous to stock!
PLEASE NOTE that there other cacti-type plants with flowers similar to mother-of-millions. Most of these other cacti-type plants don't have stems like mother-of-millions, which are generally about the same thickness from top to bottom. Also, mother-of-millions plants don't have large, flat, serrated "leaves" at the base of the plant as does, for example, Cotyledon orbicularis. Be aware that these other look-alikes may still be toxic to animals – the best advice is to avoid all risk!
MORE INFORMATION Poisonous Plants Handbook for Farmers & Graziers by EJ McBarron, Inkata Press ISBN 0909605297. NSW Department of Primary Industries has on its weeds website a Primefact on mother-of-millions.
Non-Chemical Options: Plants can be removed and burnt or stored in black plastic bags until completely destroyed. Encourage a strong pasture competition.
Biological control: "South African citrus thrips" are present in southern Qld and northern NSW. The thrips are having a significant impact on large mother-of-millions infestations and flowering (the most dangerous feature of the plant) has generally been reduced significantly. More information is available on the Queensland Dept of Agriculture & Fisheries (website) factsheet P33 Jun 2013 or by contacting North West Weeds. Photo (left) compares mother-of-millions with and without the effect of the thrips…
Chemical Options: Winter is the best time to treat mother-of-millions. The plants are then in flower and easier to find. According to NSW DPI's excellent booklet "Noxious and Environmental Weed Control Handbook 4th Edition", chemical treatments for mother-of-millions include:
|Chemical options
|Rate: Spot/Boom
|Triclopyr 300g/L+ Picloram 100 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L- eg Grazon Extra®
|500 mL per 100 L of water
|Apply at flowering, add a surfactant.
|Triclopyr 300g/L+ Picloram 100 g/L – eg Grazon DS®
|500 mL per 100 L of water
|Apply at flowering, add a surfactant.
|2,4-D 300 g/L eg Affray®
|700 mL
|Thorough even coverage of leaves
|2,4-D amine 625 g/L Various trade names eg Amicide®
|400 mL per 100 L of water
|Thorough, even coverage of leaves and plantlets is necessary. Add a wetting agent
|Fluroxypyr 333 g/L eg Starane Advanced®
|360 mL per 100 L of water
|Actively growing seedlings and young plants before flowering
|Fluroxypyr 200 g/L eg Starane 200®
|600 mL per 100 L of water
|Actively growing seedlings and young plants before flowering
|Metsulfuron methyl Various trade names eg Brushoff® PLUS glyphosate 360 g/l APVMA permit PER14877
|10 g metsulfuron methyl plus 200 mL glyphosate 360 to 100 L water. Add non-ionic surfactant as per label
|Hand directed spraying only. Apply at or just prior to flowering. Refer to APVMA permit PER14877 for full details (NSW only. Expires 30 9 2024)
Pesticides must only be used for the purpose for which they are registered and must not be used in any other situation or in any manner contrary to the directions on the label. Never use a herbicide in any way contrary to the label recommendations.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this web site is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing. However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that information upon which they rely is up to date and to check currency of the information with the appropriate officer of North West Weeds or the user's independent adviser. Les Tanner 16/07-2015


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If there is an error on your bank account, the sooner you report
it to the bank, the more likely you will get your money back. Here
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account without your consent.
An unauthorised transaction happens when someone else has access
and uses your bank account without your knowledge or consent.
A mistaken transaction can happen when you pay the wrong person
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ASIC figures from a 3-month period in 2015 show that 83% of
mistaken transactions are because people incorrectly entered the
bank account details of the person they were transferring money
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banks, building societies, credit unions and even some payment
services have signed up to. It protects you when using electronic
payments, including when you:
You can find out more about the ePayments Code on the ASIC website.
In most cases, you are entitled to a refund if there is an
unauthorised or mistaken transaction on your account. However,
there are some instances where you may not be able to get your
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your account institution within 10 business days and the money is
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business days, but you should still get your money back if the
money is still in the recipient's account.
If it is more than 7 months, and the money is still in the
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You are likely to get your money back if:
There is less chance of getting your money back from an
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Before you report an unauthorised or mistaken transaction you
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March 25, 2013 Vol. 10, No.11
"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others."
-- Cicero
With today's newsletter, we continue our tenth anniversary series highlighting the work of the foundation over the past ten years. To those of you who have been on this journey with us over these years, we hope you will be proud of the accomplishments and differences we have made together in the lives of our PromiseKids. For those of you who are newer to the Foundation, we hope this series will encourage you to become even more active in the work of the Foundation and in the lives of our PromiseKids.
John Paul II Elementary School in Toporzyk.
Toporzyk is a village of 180 people located in Swidwin County. Some of the people from Toporzyk find their jobs in the nearby town of Polczyn Zdroj. The money they earn is usually not enough to make ends meet and most of the people still ask social welfare for help. The average income is 1 200 PLN and the unemployment rate is still one of the highest in the region. The village looks very dull, with its old gray buildings and the ruins of cooperative farms dotting the landscape. Life is very difficult for the people here, especially for the children.
The Toporzyk Elementary School is a small school, which sits in the center of the village on the main road.
Last Friday, our staff visited the Toporzyk School and spoke with school's principal and some of our PromiseKids. From the outside, the school looks much the same as the others Meg and Basia visit on a daily basis. As Meg, FCSR Regional Director noted: "Not much has changed on the outside of the Toporzyk School. It's the same old building we first saw in 2003. However, it's much different when you go inside the school. You see bright walls with colorful pictures on them and most important, the kids are smiling".
The principal of the Toporzyk School is Zofia Kaperzynska. Like most of our principals, Zofia has been a dedicated teacher and principal for a long time. In fact, she has been the principal of this school since 1989! Zofia is a graduate of Polish Philology at the University in Slupsk.
Zofia shared her memories from the first year with the Foundation and the time she first met Bill Chasey:
"When Bill told us he would like to feed our kids, I was so happy. We needed his help so badly. We still do… Since that day we've been a part of the meal program and now we can take part in other FCSR programs as well. My favorite one was the Peace Project. In February, 2007 twenty-four students from all over the world came to our school to teach cultural tolerance and basic English. It was really awesome! You can imagine what a joyful and fun learning experience it was for our kids to meet these young people from so many different countries! It is now the 5th year in a row that Toporzyk children have participated in the InterContinental Scholarship Program and the 4th year they've had the opportunity to improve their English skills, thanks to the FCSR English program. The English program is very popular and the children enjoy competing for the first prize. It's very motivating!"
One of the first students Meg and Basia meet is Natalia. She has been in our English program since 2009 and is one of the best English students. When asked how she liked the English program, Natalia enthusiastically responded: "My English has improved so much. Now I can communicate in English. I started watching movies in English and I understand a lot. In the future I would like to be an English teacher."
Natalia is not the only one who loves studying English. We also spoke to Marcin, an 11 year old boy who just joined the English group. "Learning English online is so much fun and much easier than English classes at school. I really enjoy it!" Natalia's and Marcin's enthusiasm about improving their skills and Natalia's plan for her future, are good examples of why we chose to name the FCSR English program, "Dreams Do Come True"!
"The Foundation always brings some new projects to our school!" said Bartek. The last one was so much fun! It was an Easter Day at Toporzyk. We took part in many games and competitions, like running with an egg on the spoon, face painting and looking for the large chocolate egg in the school hallways. Guess what? I was the one who found the chocolate egg!"
Basia and Meg also met with some of our Foundation Dinner Dance participants. They wondered how much the students enjoyed the trip and the Dinner Dance itself…
"The Dinner Dance is a very special event and all the kids always want to go. I remember all the souvenirs and gifts we received from the Foundation and its members. When I saw 500 guests sitting at the tables, waiting for our performance, I was so nervous! Fortunately, everything went well and I didn't forget my steps!" said Ania. 11 year old Damian exclaimed: "The best part of the Dinner Dance was the Hilton's restaurant! I loved the breakfast and had pancakes with syrup every single day! For dinner, I always had pizza and ice cream. It was delicious - and they did all that just for us!"
And there is much more…
The Foundation and its member companies provide English classes to 12 Toporzyk students each year. As indicated above, the program is very popular among the kids. "English is very important nowadays. The children who participate in the FCSR English program improved their English language skills and also improved their grades,"says Malgorzata Mikolajewska, the English teacher responsible for the program at Toporzyk school.
Thanks to the generosity of Foundation member companies Colgate-Palmolive and P&G, the students at Toporzyk receive cleaning supplies, shampoos, soaps, toothpastes and toothbrushes. They also receive school supplies from our wonderful member company Primo Polska each year.
Thanks to Foundation member, Mc Donald's, Toporzyk children take graduation trips to Kolobrzeg, a beautiful and historic city on the Baltic Sea. It's a major wow for the children as most of our PromiseKids have never seen the Baltic, been aboard a boat or been inside a Multikino.
The Toporzyk school children also took part in our You Can Dance program last year. "I hope we can participate in the You Can Dance competition again this year. We keep working on our steps and plan to perform to one of Michael Jackson's songs. We want to win this time!" said Kamil.
The children in Toporzyk school also received gifts from the Mysiadlo School in Warsaw. It was a collection conducted by Peter Gajewski's (Discipline Media) wife Michalina. The Mysiadlo school collected toys and school supplies for the children in Toporzyk last year. The toys were delivered by our wonderful member company Move One Relocations.
No question, our FCSR is an integral part of the educational, social and cultural lives of our PromiseKids at the Toporzyk school.
We are pleased to announce that the Warsaw Hilton Hotel and Convention Center and the Hilton Hotel Krakow have just completed their three month "Small Change – Big Difference" campaign. The funds collected benefit our Foundation's Hot-meal Program and added 1,888 hot meals for our PromiseKids from October 1st- December 31st 2012.
Each Hilton guest is presented with written information about the campaign at check in. Program details were available in each room, and on the hotel's internal TV channel. Guests were then given the opportunity of adding 1 Euro, the price of one Hot-Meal, to their final bill at check out. Funds were only accepted from Hilton Hotel guests.
The Hotel staff prepared for the Campaign for the past few months. Hilton loves our PromiseKids and can't seem to do enough to help them live a better life.
Our super restaurant chain operator AmRest stands by its plan to open more than 100 restaurants in 2013 and spend in excess of PLN 400 million on renovations. With pressure on margins seen easing in the coming months, the company said in a press statement following the release of 2012 report.
As far as the outlook is concerned, management remains optimistic "given initial signs that the economic situation is improving and negative trends are reversing," the company said.
"With inflation and interest rates reaching historical lows there should also be less pressure on the margins in the months to come," the statement said.
At end-2012, AmRest operated 663 restaurants.
In Q4 AmRest posted PLN 48 million in net profit, way above consensus for PLN 25.3 million net profit, the company's 2012 report out Tuesday shows.
As most of our Members and friends know, AmRest, through its KFC Brand has been the largest supporter of our Foundation since our inception. They have helped us to provide over 5 million meals to our PromiseKids. We thank you AmRest and KFC. We wish you much success in your 2013 expansion plans.
Pomorskie Regional Governor Ryszard Stachurski, this week warned people against giving donations to the Macius charity organization, after it became apparent that only a fraction of the monies raised by the organization actually went to feed the hungry children it is supposed to be helping, while millions of zloty went abroad to a company in Switzerland.
According to a survey by TNS Polska, 53 percent of Poles think that adopting the euro would have a negative effect on Poland. One-fourth of the respondents said they do not see negative or positive consequences and 14 percent said that they expect euro zone entry to be positive for Poland.
When asked about the influence of euro adoption on households' situation, 68 percent said it would be negative and only 9 percent said it would be positive. As far as influence on the country's economic situation was concerned, 55 percent of the respondents said they thought it would be negative and 20 percent said it would be negative.
The Polish meal industry was rocked by even more scandal this week when it was reported that one slaughterhouse had been purchasing dead cattle to sell.
According to TVN24, the slaughterhouse in the central town of Biala Rawska has allegedly violated laws relating to the health and sanitation of animals and as a result, the 43 – year-old owner could face up to eight years behind bars.
The number of people working on the basis of non-standard contracts is increasing the National Labor Inspectorate (PIP) said. In 2012, there were 458,000 people without standard labor law contracts, but on contracts based on civil law in entities that PIP has audited. This stood for 12.6 percent of employees working in audited workplaces. In 2011, he percentage was 10.7, in 2010 it was 10.9 and in 2009 it was 9.5.
Poland still has fairly low labor costs compared to the rest of the European Union. In 2012, the average cost of one hour of work for employees was about 7.2 Euro, according to Eurostat data. Polish labor costs are much lower than those in Belgium and Sweden (about 40 Euro) Labor costs include wages, but also social and health insurance and other obligatory payments.
The number of unemployed persons who have quit looking for work is rising in Poland, In the 4th quarter of 2012, there were 482,000 such persons, compared to 436,000 a year earlier.
Polish consumers are increasingly likely to buy second-hand goods, especially clothes, books and children's goods. TNS OBOP found that 42 percent of Poles regularly buy second-hand clothes and 13 percent do it from time to time. A lot of the used goods trade is done not in stores but on the Internet. On-line classifieds service Tablica.pl said that about 10 million second-hand offers were made through it in 2012. Poland's largest electronic auctions service Allegro said that about 50 percent of its offers come from individuals who usually offer used goods.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Foundation For Corporate Social Responsibility became a Public Benefit Organization(OPP) and now is qualified to receive 1 % of your income tax!
The primary focus of our Foundation is to serve poor Polish children. To date, the Foundation has fed over 4 - million meals to needy Polish children. Presently, the Foundation feeds children from 10 Polish schools and provides many education programs( English Online Program, Arts and Dance Program, and more). Please visit www.fcsr.pl to find out more.
IMPORTANT! When filling out your PIT please enter our full KRS number:
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Conor McGregor went rogue and said his next fight WILL be in a boxing ring and that he'll do it with or without the UFC. He wants to fight Floyd under the banner of McGregor Promotions, and even Floyd himself has recently said this fight is really close to happening.
Conor put on his own press conference with sold tickets to 5000 people, where he basically said he's the man and he makes the rules. Conor said he would have been willing to defend his UFC title in March, except the UFC didn't even reach out or ask him to, so now he's got his eyes on boxing and won't compromise.
"Listen, when you're about to do a PPV where you charge people to hear you talk, I'm sure you gotta say some pretty crazy shit." – Dana White
Dana White goes on to issue a warning to Conor McGregor if he keeps going down this road. The UFC don't play softball. Remember when they took Conor off of UFC 200? Dana's point is that Conor needs the UFC a lot more than the UFC needs Conor McGregor, but that's debatable. The UFC just sold for 4 billion, and Conor is by far their biggest draw, earning them insane amounts of money. They don't want to lose that.
"I've always shown Conor nothing but respect and if he wants to go down that road with us, it'll be an epic fall." – Dana White
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Victoria Beckham Defends Scientology Pals Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Victoria Beckham has leaped to the defense of celebrity Scientologists Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, insisting her pals shouldn't be harassed for their beliefs.
Beckham can't understand why the media makes such a fuss about the issue because the pair are "wonderful" people who have been hugely supportive of her move to Los Angeles with husband David and their young children.
Speaking to Matt Lauer for the Today show she says, "There's been so much made of the Scientology, the this, the that.
"They are genuinely lovely people. Wonderful family. They do their thing. We do our thing. They are a wonderful family."
And Beckham singles out Holmes for her unwavering friendship during her recent home upheaval, adding, "She's a very strong, sweet, lovely girl. She's helped me so much with the move. She's genuinely a nice girl."
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Some Lebanese food from yesterday, 24-70 at 70mm f/18.
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Wu Shu practice in Bei Hai Parc in Beijing:
I didn't have my long zoom with me, so I used my Sony 135/1.8 + a Kenko 1.4X for this shot of the Gannets that were close to the Ferry Boat we were on.
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A forest-fire sunset, Grand Teton NP, Wyoming, last week.
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Been awhile since I posted images here ... been screwing around a lot on the M9 threads since its launch.
But the A900 does it's share of shooting at every wedding ... mostly the longer lenses since I don't have a longer lens beyond the 85/1.4 for the Nikon (waiting for the new AFS 70-200/2.8 nano coated version with improved VR) ... so the ZA 85/1.4 and 135/1.8 gets used a fair amount with the Sony 70-200/2.8 used on a tripod to shoot stuff from the church balcony ... sometimes with the 1.4X.
A few snaps from the Sony ... the group shot was done with the ZA 24-70 @ 24mm. the rest with the ZA 85/1.4.
Interestingly this shot has had no "extra" post processing - it's all C1 defaults.
I usually bump both contrast and saturation a bit but the image didn't need them.
So I sent my M8 and my D3 to forum members and while I was out shopping this weekend I fell into an a850.
Files are stunning...
BUT a couple of questions.
What were they thinking with the flash system?
Where are all of the great lenses that I intimated were available from reading these threads? No wide primes from CZ; nothing in the intermediate 200 400 F4 range from CZ; no easy route to adapt ZF lenses.
While the chip and screen are wonderful there is a lack of major support peripherals.
I miss my mainstream cameras...I shot some pictures at the baptism of a friend's child with my wife's Canon Rebel XSi. TTL flash with 24 - 105 just so that I did not blow the shots.
Here are a couple of captures with the Macro 50 F2.8 handheld:
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As I look at these files I know the potential is there but I would like a complete system.
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Well... you're not going to get it
Use 3rd party flashes or studio light systems (I've never used the Nikon flash systems other than for mild shooting jobs anyway.. not enough power nor can I shoot fast enough) Look at something like a Quantum system if you're serious.
You can also get a hotshoe adapter from Sony that let's you mount your SB800 in auto mode (not TTL) and it works just fine.
You're going to have to purchase the sony 70-400mm G zoom to get in that range (or the 70-200)
Both great zooms but no... not primes.
The 24-70 CZ has served me well as has the 135mm f1.8. Nothing wrong with the 85mm & 100mm Zeiss glass either.
Personally... I like the auto focus Zeiss glass that is available with the Sony instead of the manual focus alternative ZF lenses.
I have five CZ ZF lenses (25mm to 100mm Makro) and have found suitable adapters from E-Bay that work just fine.
But... again... it's not auto focus.
The sensor quality is marvelous but you will have to find work-arounds to make your "complete" system. Otherwise... just go drop 8 grand on a D3X
Personally... I would not do it (buy the D3X) ... hence the Sony system
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I shudder at the thought of adding yet another flash that is proprietary.
I know that there are some wonderful zoom Sony lenses but does anyone imagine for a moment that they are superior to well designed primes...has anyone wondered why Zeiss has not dropped their prime glass into a Sony AF mounting? They could do it for Contax, who at Sony is so wedded to the old Minolta glass that they are unable to supply us with a 21, 28, 35 or 50/100 macro? Adapters that need a generic unscripted glass to reach infinity focus defeat the whole concept of Zeiss glass.
Again, the files are so good that I feel we could do so much more with a bit more investment by Sony in the systems future.
But you are correct...the D3x is way too dear for my tastes...and after divesting myself of the other cameras I have the funds. I am just weary of dropping major funds on cameras that devalue faster than the US economy has over the past 18 months.
So I will look at the 70 - 400 and the 24-70 and the 16 - whatever but I will know that a simple 21, 35, 50, 135, 400 prime would suite my needs just fine. It is a little incongruous when my MF system weighs less than my 35 DSLR.
Michael Reichmann recently advocated the adoption of DNG as an output for their cameras. As C1 does not recognize a850 files at the present I would love to see that instituted.
So while enticed by the camera I have not committed to it yet...time will tell if the compromises will outweigh the deficits.
Sorry for the rant....your insights and thoughts are appreciated.
The flash is very good, and one of the easiest to control out there. The top model is very innovative for on-camera flash as it rotates to allow use of diffusers in the upright position in portrait orientation.
The system is relatively young and I'm sure will grow. However, it will be some time before T/S lenses come ... if ever. The Sony 70-200/2.8 is an APO lens and holds it's own with any of the Zeiss ZA lenses.
However, I will NOT be without a "system" camera and also use a D3X (which is a terrific camera) ... so, between the two kits anything is possible. It's just a matter of application, priorities, and of course investment to achieve both.
Seriously, once you get used to it it's fantastic. One hand to install or remove, and it never comes loose. I find going back to ISO shoes annoying, though I still do live with it when I dust off the old gear and run film through for old time's sake. And do take a look at the F58 and F20; the former is a very nice, very capable piece, which can be wirelessly controlled by the latter. The F20 is a nice fill-flash with bounce, a bit stronger than most built-ins, that fits in a shirt pocket easily.
The Minolta 100 2.8 Macro and derivatives are very sharp lenses, some CA near 1:1 but less so on a good copy.
No, these are not CZ lenses but they are nothing to be ashamed of. Take a look at the lens database over on dyxum.com if you want to see what options there are. There are user reviews on Dxum and usually each lens page has links to a few reviews on other sites. They also have lens threads where people post images from a particular lens so you can see many examples from different people without having to weed through to find images from a lens you are interested in. They also have a for sale section over there. If what you want out of a 35 is incredible bokeh, get the 35 1.4; there is one up for sale at Dyxum. If you want incredible sharpness, get a 35 f2. Not so easy to find but worth the hunt from all accounts.
If you really, really must have Zeiss primes you're a bit hosed at the moment. If it's the results that you're after, there is some Minolta glass out there that won't disappoint -- just shop carefully.
α900+VG|F20|2xF58|16-35,24-70,135Z|STF|70-400G|50,85 1.4|16,20,28,100M,80-200APO f/2.8|28-135|500f/8|1x-3xMacro|2xMFC-1000|Tiltall+RRS, Bellows, etc.
Hard to capture a decisive moment when your flow is less than smooth.
The majority of the family do not attend any service regularly and looked like deer in the headlights from the start. They loosened up a lot at the luncheon with food and drink. Thought I saw a smile or two at that point.
And yes I would love to have the larger files.
The a850 feels like a wonderful camera and may be a great system but my impression is that there a few gaps in lens selection to have it as a single DSLR system at this time.
Thanks for the wisdom.
Really, I gotta say that if you basically need a nice range of lenses, but do not need speciality lenses or a lot of collateral add-ons, then the Sony is a very nice kit for most applications.
The ZA 16-35/2.8 is a superb wide angle zoom as is the 24-70/2.8 (both of which are better optics than the Canon equivalents IMHO and direct experience). Then, as I mentioned, the Sony 70-200/2.8 APO is just as good, and does pretty well with the 1.4X. The Sony 50/1.4 is pretty close to the Canon 50/1.4 and new AFS Nikon 50/1.4D ... maybe the edge given to the Sony in both cases.
What I miss in the Sony system most of all is a Zeiss 35/1.4 prime to mate with the 85/1.4 ... with which I could shoot most any event like a wedding. And an AF ZA 21/2.8 like the legendary Contax mount 21 would be a dream come true.
Fortunately, (or unfortunately depending on your POV), Nikon has made huge strides with their latest lens offerings ... the new 14-24, and 24-70 are exceptional optics and deliver the goods right there with many prime lenses. However, Nikon stumbles when it comes to primes just about across the board
My Ideal kit bag would have 3 different DSLR cameras with lenses cherry picked from the best each has to offer ...
A Nikon D3X with the 14-24 and 24-70.
A Canon 5DMKII with 24/1.4MKII, 35/1.4, 50/1.2 ... (and if a long lens it would be a Canon)
A Sony A900 with the 85/1.4 and 135/1.8.
That's my dream team.
I only need the Canon stuff to pull it off ... but when it comes to really fast primes I always use a M9 anyway ... which Canon cannot compete with Besides the M kit actually fits in the bag ...
FYI, neither Canon nor Nikon flashed come loose any more ... both now have positive locks and metal shoes and can be swiftly removed.
The Sony system has many strengths, the flash mount isn't one of them.
α900+VG|F20|2xF58|16-35,24-70,135Z|STF|70-400G|50,85 1.4|16,20,28,100M,80-200APO f/2.8|28-135|500f/8|1x-3xMacro|2xMFC-1000|Tiltall+RRS, Bellows, etc.
Family Holiday, with the a900 + 50mm 1.7. great cheap lens.
with the 35mm G
with the Leica 90mm summicron
Erguna at night. Erguna is located in Inner Mongolia, China, near the border with russia:
The Canadian Shield, yesterday, 70-400 G at 300 mm. (I also took this with the P45+ and a version can be seen in the MF thread.)
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Trying out my 'new' beercan on the A900 and ISO1600.
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I'd posted these earlier on the Minolta 200mm HS G apo thread, thought they show a different kind of fun with Sony. All with the 200mm, its first field trip.
Bulls were determined to push my vehicle off the road, fun while it lasted!
Not able to quite figure out how to post jpegs here, at least in the sizes all of the excellent images everyone have posted.
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Well seen regardless. I'm not picking on your image in any way, just voicing a frustration with the camera. Some how I expected a lot more from 25 mp.
RDG, I love your bunny!
Here's a version with some contrast, clarity and sharpening added. (Previous shot was at C1 defaults only).
It can never equal the Phase shot of course - but the gear cost about 10% of the Phase system!
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Crane Dance, Northern Ontario.
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I am seeing a line in the top of the image, do you see that as well?
Bill CB,
Rare to approach jackrabbits, even in bad weather, where a 200mm works, although cropping the A900's mp's is a useful tool as well.
Sandhill cranes have a special place as well, we've had a breeding pair nearby in western Nebr. since 2005, the first confirmed nesting since the early 1900s. Biologists suspect the breeding pair are from the western flocks, working east, rather than the eastern birds that stage each March on the central Platte River, bringing birdwatchers from around the world. Friday, on a quick trip into the northern Panhandle, found a total of nine cranes on several wheat stubble fields, still showing the brown that nesting birds paint themselves with, so possibly at least two different family groups. Suspect there is more nesting going on than reported to date.
We usually have about a dozen breeding pairs here where I live on the Bruce Peninsula - wonderful birds!
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Hi everyone. I am a newbie here. I shoot with an A700 can't afford the 900 as of yet. I thought I would share a pic. Sorry for the copy write it's a zenfolio thing


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For a good part of his adult life, David Marcus worked in mergers & acquisitions for PwC, where he traveled the world and lived out of a suitcase. When he got home on Friday nights, the last thing he wanted was restaurant food, so he learned how to cook, specializing in BBQ. It was therapeutic, he'll tell you. Turns out it was pretty lucrative as well.
Then, seven years ago, he lost his father to a heart attack. His wife Erin's father had a heart attack shortly thereafter. He survived, but was put on a strict, salt-free diet. So the couple, Erin is also a chef, changed their cooking habits to heart-healthy food– no salt, gluten-free, low sodium, no preservatives– which they continued to feed to their friends.
After a lot of hounding from these friends to start marketing his spices, rubs and marinades, Marcus eventually gave in. He started slowly, as a hobby, selling his condiments in specialty stores in and around Toronto, including cottage country. When he started getting emails from American cottagers who wanted to know where they could buy his products in the US, he knew he might be onto something. At the same time, the largest dialysis foundation in the Bay Area was interested in his products for their own patients, and soon other health facilities throughout North America were contacting him.
"My products go beyond the jar. They're about a healthy life style."
Eventually it was time to hang up the suit and put on the apron–full time–and David's Condiments was born. The initial growth of the business was organic and by word of mouth … literally. No other "heart healthy' foods could come close to the flavours Marcus was concocting.
Today, his target market crosses most demographics; older people who have already experienced health issues, through to baby boomers and 25 to 35 year-olds who care about what they eat. Even university students are paying attention.
"Younger people are reading labels today. They want to know exactly what they're consuming. And they want to be able pronounce the ingredients," says Marcus.
Eventually Safeway and Spartan US came calling … with big orders. Export Development Canada (EDC) provided a 90 per cent guarantee to Marcus' bank, TD, for $500K to support the pre-shipment costs of these large contracts.
"We knew after our first meeting that this was the beginning of what would be a long partnership," says EDC Account Manager Kevin Sullivan. "It's nice to be able to provide the financing support required for a company like David's Condiments to take their first big step into a new market, particularly for someone as diligent and passionate about his business as David. Not to mention the fact that he makes me look like a culinary hero each time I use his spices, which is every night in my own kitchen…"
Today, you can also find David's condiments in Whole Foods in the US; he sends the seasonings and recipes, they prepare the dishes. In Canada, they can be found at major grocery chains like Loblaws and Sobeys, as well as specialty and health food stores, and some restaurants including the Milestones chain. You can even visit his public testing facility in Toronto. And now, Dr. Oz … that's right … Dr. Oz, is interested and is reviewing some of his products as we speak.
What's next? While Marcus doesn't want to take on too much, he is setting his sights on the UK and Australian markets where he sees a lot of opportunities ahead. With an e-book coming soon and more products being developed, he also expects the US market to open up considerably when the FDA begins to enforce full disclosure of ingredients on food labels.
But even though business is booming, Marcus still cooks seven days a week. In fact, he is a one -man marketing machine; visiting store openings, cooking shows, doing televisions spots, and yes, he still cooks for private parties. It's about raising awareness, says Marcus. "My products go beyond the jar," he says. "They're about a healthy life style."
In fact, David Marcus is just as passionate about the impact his products have had on people, than he is about building the business. "People come up to me and show me their surgery scars, and tell me how my food has had an impact on their life," he says. "Those are good days. That's when I know I made the right decision. "
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Guys, am I missing something or there is no unit tests for ORM module https://github.com/kohana/orm ?
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Hm, interesting... Why there are no tests then? The core is greatly covered, how is that happened that 2 so much important modules don't have UT?
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The latest that I have on this is the detailed proposals (published December 2011):
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Eric Kirenga, founder of the Afrogroov called on the country to make the necessary investment in the sector to ensure it competes with its regional peers.
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He said the creative sector was not a true reflection of the country at large as other sectors were growing steadily and performing efficiently.
"We are ranked as the 7th efficient economy in the world," added Kirenga.
"All other sectors are developing except the creative industry which remains the least child at the back; this is why Rwanda Film Festival, Rwanda Fashion Week and Ubuntu Festival help foster another picture of Rwanda."
Kirenga said the industry was still at its infancy stage adding it was a challenge to estimate its actual value.
"It is currently difficult to estimate the value of the country's creative industry but if one looks at the events like KigaliUP Arts Festival it generates about 200 thousand US dollars annually," he said.
"The creative industry is also positively contributing to the country's tourism industry."
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Industrial Revolution has been manufacturing camping gear in Redmond, WA since 1973. We started by building ski boot buckles, and had our first hit product with our Original Candle Lantern. Through the 1990s we released more lanterns and built a customer following. In recent years, we have pursued a more aggressive growth strategy, launching many new products and forging new partnerships. Beginning in 2005, we became the US distributor for Light My Fire of Sweden. Since then, we have held on tight as their Spork and Swedish FireSteel catapulted the brand to popularity among outdoor enthusiasts. In 2008, we purchased long-time partner Pedco, maker of UltraPod camera tripods. After distributing Pedco products for a decade, we added fresh energy to the development of new ideas. Since our merger, we have launched multiple tripods and clamps, expanding Pedco products into new markets. Our goal is to continue producing great outdoor accessories and somehow think up the next must have tool (and the one after that.) We are outdoor enthusiasts who love hiking, camping, biking, boating – anything that gets us out of the factory for a little while. Our team has a broad range of interests, which helps us with one of the most exciting tasks we have: developing new products. Most of the crucial outdoor accessories have been around for decades, and the proven products are very hard to improve upon. For us, building a better match case or shrinking a lantern is a challenging and satisfying process. We are privately held, and feel our main responsibilities are building quality products for customers, providing reliable service for dealers, and taking care of our employees. We recognize that not every decision is driven by the bottom line. We endeavor to constantly improve our operations in terms of sustainability, efficiency, and precision.
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LONGVIEW/GREGG COUNTY (KYTX) - Speed-related crashes have increased at least ten percent every month for the past four months in Longview.
Police are saying there's really no good reason to speed.
Twenty-nine-year-old Kirby Hewett understands how dangerous speeding can be.
"I've seen people flying by me speeding and we end up at the same place at nearly the same time, so I've learned over the years that it's just not worth it," Hewett said.
Even so, Hewett ended up at Longview municipal court Tuesday. He rear-ended another driver recently on Loop 281 when he couldn't slow down soon enough.
"I wasn't exceeding the speed limit, but my failure to control speed resulted in a collision," Hewett said.
Police can't pinpoint a cause. But they know that between June and October, speed-related crashes in Longview jumped more than 22 percent. And the speeding continued into November.
Police say speed played a role in a November 7th wreck on Airline Road that killed a Longview High School student.
"Speed is a big factor in many accidents," Brian said. "Unfortunately, a lot of people do drive above the posted speed limit."
And with safety, Hewett says there are other benefits to slowing down.
"Especially with gas prices, a difference of five or ten miles under the speed limit greatly reduces your miles per gallon on the fuel intake, plus, it's just not worth it. It doesn't buy you enough time, really," he said.
The National Safety Council says speed factors into one in three wrecks reported in the U.S., resulting in about 13,000 deaths a year.
"We certainly encourage officers to work speed. We have radar, all of our cars are equipped with radar units to work speed enforcement," Brian said.
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We all know that wonderful feeling, calling up a breeder and getting the nods up that you can have the little kitten you wanted, you have probably also been waiting for years to have your very own fluffy friend that is yours to keep and is technically only yours when you need to clean up after them.
A couple of weeks later you arrive at their door, carrier in hand, boot filled with toys, beds, litter, and even books because you really want to be prepared to take extra care of your best friend. You see him/her in the distance and your heart is ready to jump out of your chest, you won't admit it but you probably want to cry for joy just a little bit.
At that point everything is great you thank the breeder and take your new best friend home.
This is a thank you too all breeders. You love each and every one of your animals, when they get sick you are there to hold their little paws, hooves or what ever it may be. You watch them grow up into the beautiful loving creatures that they are, you make that decision that its time to have a boyfriend for a little while, and yes you don't get to choose who that is, if I don't like the boy. . .you ain't getting nothing.
Thank you for going through all the tough times that we don't see, behind the scenes. All those hours of waiting for your queen to come into labor, watching those contractions, waiting for that baby to come out white supporting your queen like she was your favorite sport team, making sure the babies are breathing and drinking from their mother. You have seen more heartache and said goodbye more than you should.
Thank you for everything that you have done, thank you for bringing me and my best friend together, and probably a few more because what can I say, I'm kinda addicted :)
Thank you breeders
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Hi there! I'm Shené and I au-pair cats, well sort of. I work for Cherylee Powell who breeds Siberian cats in South Africa. Over the three years her cattery has enlarged to 23 breeding cats and that is where I come in - a helping hand where needed. I love my job to bits and can not wait to tell you all about our cats and learning experiences.
November 2016


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More than 80 business leaders from across the Sheffield City Region attended an inaugural Health and Safety Conference staged by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce.
The high attendance means the Chamber now plans to make the conference an annual event.
The Global Manufacturing Festival is almost upon us.
Find out what's in store at this second annual celebration of making - and distributing - things in Business Monthy in The Star on Wednesday.