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Northern Lights in Iceland | The Complete Guide
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Where & When to See Aurora Borealis in Iceland in 2020
Learn all about the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) before your trip to Iceland. Book a Northern Lights tour and don't miss the chance to see this amazing natural phenomenon!
A Complete Guide to The Flag of Iceland
Symbol of Identity - History - Significant Places with the National Flag - Flag Emojis
What is the Icelandic National Flag? What is the story behind it? Declared a republic in 1944, Iceland is one of the most illuminating examples in modern history to tell a story about the creation of a national flag and its significance through the country's past ordeal to its current bliss. In this guide the history..
Guide to the Icelandic Language
An In-depth Guide - Origin - History - Toponymy - Travel Vocabulary - Language Tips
Icelandic is the official language of the Republic of Iceland. As one of the Nordic languages, it belongs to the family of the Germanic languages. You might wonder what you need to know for your visit to Iceland. In this in-depth guide, we are going to make approaching the language easy, with helpful, practical tips.
A Complete Guide to Hiking in Iceland
When is the best time to hike in Iceland and what are the most stunning hiking areas
Hiking is the best way to explore any country, especially Iceland. Discover places that are hidden from those who only follow the most frequented tourist routes. Read our guide to find out which are Iceland's best hiking areas, when the best time to go hiking is, and what the most crucial items to have in your backpack
A Complete Guide to Puffins in Iceland
Where to see the puffins in Iceland, what season is best and further information
Iceland is home to more than 60% of the Earth's entire Atlantic puffin population, with anywhere from 8–10 million puffins inhabiting the island. Iceland is the world's puffin capital for sure! When is the best time and where are the best places to find puffins in Iceland? Read on to find out the answers!
A Complete Guide to Hallgrimskirkja Church
The Largest Church - The Symbol of Reykjavik - Unparalleled Panorama View
As an astounding landmark in the capital city of Iceland, Hallgrimskirkja Church is the highest building in downtown Reykjavik, dominating the skyline of the northernmost capital of the world. As a destination like no other, we are going to go over everything you need to know about visiting Hallgrimskirkja and nearby.
A Complete Guide to Whales in Iceland
Everything You Need to Know Before Going on a Whale Watching Tour in Iceland
Learn all about whales in Iceland. Whales are among the most enigmatic and fascinating creatures on our planet. Icelandic waters are some of their favorite areas to live, thanks to the advantageous location and natural assets. Uniquely in the world, you have a more than 90% chance of seeing whales around Iceland!
A Complete Guide to Eyjafjallajokull Glacier
2010 Eyjafjallajokull Eruptions - South Coast of Iceland - What to see - What to do
If we must pick one volcano to represent the dynamic volcanic energy beneath Iceland, it has to be Eyjafjallajokull glacier. The glacier volcano is unique in many ways.Now, it's time for us to dive in - what's so special about Eyjafjallajokull? And what to do and what to see when you are in the area.
Thingvellir National Park | Complete Guide
A Historical site and a jewel of nature - Nowhere on Earth is continental drift more visible!
Located on the Golden Circle route, Thingvellir National Park is one of the most frequently visited attractions in Iceland. This area contains interesting landscapes and has an outstanding significance both historically and geologically. Read our guide to get tips on what to do and see in Thingvellir National Park!
Silver Circle Adventure
Exploring the Silver Circle
Last week I was lucky enough to go on a trip I hadn't tried before, called the 'Silver Circle' tour. I knew all about the Golden Circle day tours and I've taken the trip many times, across different seasons and weather conditions! The silver circle, however, was new to me and I was far less familiar!
The Elephant Rock
A Guide to "Elephant Rock" in Westman Islands
'Elephant Rock' is a natural rock formation in Heimaey, part of the Westman Islands or Vestmannaeyjar. The islands are a visitor attraction in their own right, but Elephant Rock is the main draw. The basalt rock structure is completely natural, but remarkably, largely resembles that of an elephant!
A Complete Guide to Vík í Mýrdal
South Iceland's Sea Front Village
Vik is the Southernmost village in Iceland and the only place that offers services and supplies in between Skógar and the West bank of the Mýrdalssandur, remote seafront village. Its population is gradually increasing due to tourism and its popularity is increasing as a picturesque stopover.
A Complete Guide to the Midnight Sun in Iceland
The Summer Solstice - The Best Places to Visit - Summer in Iceland
The Midnight sun - one thing all travelers find enchanting about June in Iceland. The light evenings help people unwind from the long Icelandic days and it's one of the best times to visit the land of fire and ice! Find out more in the complete guide about traveling during the Midnight Sun in Iceland.
A Complete Guide to Reykjavik, the Capital of Iceland
The world's northernmost national capital
Get to know everything about Reykjavik. The capital of Iceland is a vibrant Nordic metropolis with colorful houses and interesting streets, where impressive museums and inspiring galleries unexpectedly pop up next to bakeries and bars. Find out detailed travel information about Reykjavik in this complete guide.
5 Must-Do Iceland Tours
What to See & do in Iceland - An Activity Guide For Real Adventurers!
Avoid getting trapped in your car for endless hours! Your memories of the Icelandic landscapes will fade away very quickly if you do not go and experience Iceland with all of your senses. How can you make your Iceland trip unforgettable? Check this out!
Around the island in 7 days - The Ring Road
A unique experience and the perfect way of getting to know Iceland.
Traveling around the whole island in just one week? It is possible! Seven days are perfect to see a great variety of Icelandic landscapes and learn more about the country's culture and folklore.
Stopover in Iceland
What To Do in Iceland If You Have Only a Few Hours or Days to Spend in Iceland
Halfway between North America and Europe, the location is ideal for a stopover in Iceland. Breathtaking nature, exciting adventures, rich culture and a charming Nordic atmosphere await you! Iceland is the perfect place to stopover for a mini vacation. Let us help you make the most of it!
What Should I Wear in Iceland?
A complete guide to what to wear in Iceland for every season
The weather in Iceland is ever changing and unpredictable, so you need to be prepared for everything. Here you can learn more about Iceland's climate and average temperatures, precipitation and wind speed. Find useful tips on what to wear in Iceland in the different seasons. For all travel styles!
A Complete Guide To The Snaefellsnes Peninsula
The Most Beautiful Places that You Must See in West Iceland
Snaefellsnes peninsula is the perfect place to visit if you only have a few days in Iceland. This enchanting area is only about a two-hour drive from Reykjavik, so it is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Learn about the most beautiful and must-visit places on the Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland!
Top 5 Geothermal Swimming Pools in and around Reykjavík
Bathing in geothermal water in Iceland
Hot water comes out of the ground in Iceland in many places. Icelanders have made their lives more comfortable by soaking in these fabulous hot pots. Going to the pool is almost compulsory when you are staying in Iceland! Read about the 5 best geothermal swimming pools that you must try when you come to Reykjavík!
8 Reasons Why You Should Go on an Educational Tour to Iceland
Adventure is the best way to learn
Have you ever heard the phrase "adventure is the best way to learn"? It's true! Doing an educational tour in Iceland is a great way to learn all sorts of new things, get to know a different culture, as well as get to know yourself better. Here are 8 reasons why you should go on an educational tour to Iceland!
15 Popular Films and Tv Shows That Were Filmed in Iceland
Game of Thrones, Batman, Star Wars, Tomb Raider, Jame Bond, Walter Mitty, Oblivion, Thor, Noah, Captain America, The Tree of Life, Prometheus, Fast & Furious
Beautiful nature and dramatic scenery makes Iceland the perfect filming location. Find out which movies and shows were filmed in Iceland, you will be surprised!
A Complete Guide to Diamond Beach in Iceland
Complete guide to Iceland's famous Diamond Beach - Location, When to Visit, What to see & More
The Complete Travel Guide to Diamond Beach in Iceland. Even though it's a six hour drive from Reykjavik, Diamond Beach is one of the most popular stops on the south coast


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If you join a gym, chances are they will offer you personal training. There are also times when you may consider hiring a personal trainer who works independently to help you achieve your fitness goals.
When people think of personal trainers, they often think of Jillian Michael's from the Biggest Loser or some person who will yell at you and make you do burpees until you barf. That isn't typically the case. At least, I personally have never yelled at my clients and I've only made one of them vomit but it was on accident and also partially HIS fault!
There are a lot of benefits to hiring a personal trainer that people may not realize. I don't just say this because I am a personal trainer! Before I was ever a trainer, I had a few sessions with a trainer of my own.
Building confidence in the gym
If you are brand new to the gym, it can be a scary place. All of those machines and dumbbells, but no clue what to do with them! We have all been there. Heck, when I was new to the gym life, I spent way too much time on cardio equipment because that is what I felt comfortable with.
A personal trainer would help you learn how to use the equipment in the gym. Even better, they will teach you how to use it properly so you don't end up on a video of gym fails.
Personalized workouts
You can get your workouts off of the Internet or from apps, but a trainer will (or at least they should) create a workout that is 100% for you. If you have certain limitations, then they will create workouts that work around the limitations but are still effective and will help you reach your goals.
Personal trainers should make sure that you are doing your workouts safely. This means using proper form and equipment.
I won't lie, though, I have met some trainers in the past who were NOT safe. I'm talking like having an 80-year-old with terrible core strength doing back squats with a barbell. Scary stuff! So if you have a trainer like this and it doesn't feel right, talk to your trainer or bring it up with management. Most trainers know what they are doing, but there are always a few of them that are clueless!
Personally, I am ALWAYS checking my client's form. If it isn't right, I stop them immediately and explain it again. I always have multiple explanations lined up to cue my clients, because different people respond to different things.
My personal favorite is using the "bend and snap" from Legally Blonde to explain Romanian deadlifts.
Having a cheerleader right there with you
A trainer should care about your results and health just as much as you care. If you are motivated, they will be motivated, too! They will celebrate with you when you achieve a goal or see progress. They will also develop a strategy if you don't have any progress.
I can confirm that it is the most exciting thing when I weigh in and measure a client, and they have lost weight or inches (if that is their goal). At the same time, I have felt defeated when a client has regressed and gone in the opposite direction. Your trainer should always be there to support you and cheer you on.
You now have a friend who cares about every aspect of your health.
This may be the most important benefit, in my opinion. As a personal trainer myself, a majority of my clients became my close friends who were extremely important to me. I trained people of all ages. Not only did they learn from me, but I learned so much from them!
I never looked at personal training as just a job and a way to earn money. I wanted to make a difference in people's lives. Health is not just physical, it is mental, spiritual, and so much more. While it was my expertise to create workouts and help my clients be physically well, I always offered my support for anything else. This typically came in the form of lending a listening ear or some advice if a client was going through a tough time.
If you've got a good personal trainer, they will always be interested in YOU and your life.
I wear a lot of hats: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Specialist, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. A writer with a B.A. in English and Professional Writing. A fur mom and a wife. A mental health advocate and a septic shock survivor. An Airman and an athlete. I live in South Florida and am in love with the ocean. People can typically find me either in the gym or at home, writing or reading.

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This is my first time volunteering for Reading Hamlets. Reading Hamlets is an attempt to provide books to children in Nigeria which are needed to achieve literacy. They are very organized and have their tasks written down. So there's no question of not understanding what they expect from you as a volunteer.
I have volunteered with several other non profits over the years. Reading Hamlets is the smallest size I've ever volunteered for. They are small but effective. I have been so impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication of the staff.
Looking forward to working with you again.
They gave brand new books to my new born son. This is the first time l am seeing this done in a hospital in Nigeria so I m excited.. Thank you and keep up the good work
I've known the founder for years, she s committed to helping kids, her devotion to children in need of books is simply inspiring. I've seen her and this organization in action fe times in person.
I've been a volunteer fundraiser for 10 years now and am just as impressed with this small charity as when I started. I appreciate the focus on efficient and effective use of money to maximize impact on children's education. They are small yet monitor what they do very closely
Reading Hamlets is committed to promote reading in every aspect of their operations. From the passionate talent that they recruit to the ongoing innovation that defines their literacy programs.
I volunteered with Reading Hamlets, the staff are very accommodating and dedicated to what they do.
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I don't know but Im not really a fan of question and answer thing. Actually, this is my first time to write something about it.
So, lets begin
1. Say something about your love life.
So, lets begin
1. Say something about your love life.
im happily married2) What is your fave song for now?
Everything's gonna be alright by Bob Marley
3) What is your current mood?
its a wonderful day..smile and shine
4) Cigarettes or beer?
ah ah..beer occasionally, i must say
5) What happened to you last night?
went to sleep around 3 am, cant believe that hubby was snoring..hmp!
6) Have you ever fallen in love with a friend?
i dont think so
7) Do you have a bestfriend?
yup i have..of course!
8) Who was your first love?
i dont want to remember..hehhee
9) Which do you prefer: jollibee or mcdo?
Chicken joy..Jollibee..im Filipino
10) What did you do to the person who broke your heart?
10) What did you do to the person who broke your heart?
i broke their hearts too
11) Do you have problems?
we all have problems...
12) Last person you hugged?
my hubby who i love so much
13) How's life?
enjoying it..every bit of it
14) Hip hop or emo?
hhhmmmm......let me think..emo?
15) What will you do this weekend?
will attend another party together with Filipinas..cant wait..new friends
16) Are you a war freak?
17) What do you think of the most when you are alone?
i wonder if there is mo-mo (ghost)..hahhaha.
18) Is your friendster set to private?yes
19) Who are the most important people in your life?
my hubby and family
20) How many piercings do you have?
just on my ears
21) Do you remember your dreams?
it was sad..so better not write it
22) What do you have to do before you sleep?
cant take off my eyes in my laptop..
23) Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
oh..my hubby of course..checking out if im okay..how sweet
24) Who was the last person you talked to in person..
hubby..we live in the same house..com'on
25) Is someone mad at you right now?
i dont know...
26) Do you ever hang out with someone of the opposite sex?
im not alien...i have friends too..
27) Have you ever had a reptile as a pet?
28) Who was the last who missed call on your cell phone?
it was a telemarketer..dont want to answer iti did try but cant finish one area..bad..bad
29) Have you ever finished a rubiks cube?
29) Have you ever finished a rubiks cube?
30) When was the last time you rode a bike?
2 weeks ago but the bike was really old
31) Are you wearing socks right now?
32) Do you like mornings?
hmm no..i wke up late all d tym
33) Will you donate organs after you pass away?
34) Do you drink tea?
Liption Sweetened tea
35) Have you ridden in someone else car today?
YupI guess so..hehehe
36) Is your room clean? ..
36) Is your room clean? ..
38) What should you be doing?
find a job hopefully
39) Whats the connection between you and the last person you texted?
the love of my life...
40) What kind of people do you hate?
41) Has anyone gotten on your nerves lately?
even if he is my hubby but we also have differences
42) Do you think you'll be married in
I am married and enjoying every bit of it
43) When it is a rainy night, what do you do most of the time?hug my hubby
44) Have You ever felt like you're tired of your life?
sometimes..if i have nothing to do
45) What do you regret most?
nothing! ive done everything that i could
46) Do you think life is unfair?
47) What is the on the top list of your new year's resolution.
dont have coz im sure i wont be able to achieve it
48) Until what age do u want to live your life?
as long as im capable 2 live
49) Have you had a white Christmas before?
coming soon...
50) How much do you love yourself?
50) How much do you love yourself?
so so so in love of myself


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Landscape Designs that Dare to be Different
Photo by Rod Waddington The history of landscape design is peppered with occasional designers that dared to be different. Most of us are very familiar with the traditional, the formal, and modern contemporary landscapes. However there are gardens gracing our planet that engage the imagination in a manner like no other arts or creative...more
Autumn Colour for Brisbane Gardens
Most gardens have an abundance of colour in spring and summer. However autumn in Brisbane gardens tends to be rather dull. Here's a list of autumn beauties to snatch up at your local nursery and brighten up your otherwise overly green landscape….


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October 14 — Open Air MinistriesOctober 12th, 2018
Please join us as we enjoy a presentation by Joe Toy, a missionary who serves with Open Air Ministries – Philadelphia. The gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ does not change, but he equips his disciples to spread the good news through various means and locations. Join us and learn how Joe Toy ministers in Philadelphia.
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text: Katie Holmes was always prone to playing more glamorous and squeaky clean roles back in 2003, but for "Pieces of April" she's the center of what is a unique Thanksgiving set film. Peter Hedges film is all at once a funny, heartbreaking, and thought provoking film. It's a film about redemption, and ultimately about forgiveness. Can we forgive someone who has hurt us over and over? Can we forgive someone who almost went out of our way to hurt us in the past? Can we forgive ourselves for the heinous things we've done in the past to our loved ones, if we work hard at redemption?


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HCM CITY — Inaccurate information about Vietnamese tra fish on several Romanian websites could negatively affect Việt Nam's tra fish exports to this market, said the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) in an article published on its website on August 15.
VASEP named several websites that published false news on Vietnamese fish, such as realitate.net, ziuanews.ro, bzi.no, adevarul.ro, puppe.ro and secretulsanatatii.net.
Some of the articles even called for a boycott of tra fish in restaurants that serve it, according to VASEP, adding that the incorrect information in newspapers with a large following, such as adevarul.ro and realitatea.ro, could accelerate the spread of the false news.
Romania is a small import market for Vietnamese tra fish products, typically buying about US$5 million annually in recent years. In the first six months of this year, the export value of tra fish from Việt Nam to Romania reached $1.75 million.
But the fake news was a big worry because it can easily be viral on social networks without control, harming not only Việt Nam's tra fish exports to Romania but also other European countries, the association alleged.
VASEP is keeping a close watch on the matter through the Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Romania to take appropriate actions to avoid possible losses.
This is not the first time Việt Nam's tra fish has been smeared in Europe. At the beginning of 2017, Spanish commercial television channel Cuatro broadcast incorrect and defamatory information on tra fish bred in the Mekong River.
According to the Cuatro report, tra fish were being raised in unclean cages and fed dead fish and other food waste. The report went on to charge that this was why Vietnamese tra fish are cheap.
After receiving information about the Cuatro report, VASEP sent a letter to local media, disputing it in its entirety, stressing that Việt Nam's tra fish production was hygienic and safe to consume. However, exports to this market were still affected, down 70 per cent year-on-year last year.
Vietnamese tra fish is present in most markets in the world, including choosy ones such as the European Union, the US and Japan. This means the product meets international requirements on food safety and the environment.
The value of Việt Nam's exports of tra fish continues to grow at a high rate. Exports grew 19 per cent year-on-year to $1.2 billion in the first seven months of this year, including $197 million in July, 17 per cent higher than the same month of last year.
Tra fish exports are expected to have strong growth in the third and fourth quarters with rates of 30 per cent per quarter, according to VASEP. — VNS


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Tags: Business, Innovations
One of the biggest limitations to drones is their relatively short battery life-time. Average UAV can fly for around 30 minutes, and creation of a one, that can be in the air for much longer, became the main challenge for the industry. Hydrogen-fueled drone engine is an opportunity here. Last week, Hydrogen Engine Center and Arcturus UAV announced a partnership in a project focused on development of fuel system that is endurable, reliable, and lightweight, and ensures low-emission. The desirable flight time is not known yet, but other hydrogen-fueled drones can fly for as long as 2-3 hours. The drone which it to be created - Arcturus' T-20 fixed-wing drone model, was originally developed by US AirForce, but thanks to the partnership, is supposed to be converted into commercial machine. Drones which use clean energy are growing in popularity in general. Micromulticopter Aero Technology announced works on first commercial hydrogen drone in April.
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Our DG100 series is a double glazed operable wall that provides excellent acoustic properties and functionality to compliment your current interior design. Panels are aluminium framed, consisting of laminated glass with PVC extruded seals internally and externally.
Panels are 100mm thick and can be manufactured to a maximum size of 1200mm wide by 3000mm high. The panels incorporate an 80mm trim around the perimeter of the frames with dual 20mm interlocking stiles. These stiles also include three vertical rubber bulb seals and two vertical PVC seals to provide a complete airtight seal.
|Panel Thickness
|Panel Width
|Maximum 1200mm wide by 3000mm high
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|Rw49 – 45kg/m2
Side stacking is preferred with the DG100 as it enables ease of operation for moving panels.
The Unifold DG100 Operable Wall has an acoustic rating of Rw49.
Horizontal seals:
The standard seal option for the DG100 operable wall is the three fingered rubber sweep seal. This seal is designed to make contact with the track and floor creating an acoustic barrier above and below the panels.
Glazing seals:
Panels consist of captive wedge PVC rubber extruded seals enclosing glass panes and providing an airtight seal.
A jamb hung full height pass door is used to acoustically close the DG100 Operable Wall. This is positioned as the last panel and is hinged off a fixed jamb. Both ends of the wall have aluminium jambs and a concealed foot bolt is incorporated in the panel adjacent to the pass door.
Full Self guiding four wheel carriers.
All Unifold operable walls are supplied standard with nylon tyred ball bearing four wheel carriers. Depending on the desired stacking, these carriers have the capability to guide themselves into the stacking bays for ease of operation.
For custom stacking options, heavy duty puck carriers and counter rotating track will be required.


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Morris & Spottiswood Earns Place on Biggest Ever Government Building Framework
Morris & Spottiswood has secured a place on a record-breaking government construction works framework worth a total of £30bn.
We have been named as one of just 128 businesses to work on developments from secure government facilities to hospitals, airports, schools and MoD facilities over the next seven years.
The Crown Commercial Services framework is designed to enable a wider range of businesses to undertake government contracts and reduce the time and costs for public sector organisations to procure services individually.
We are appointed to two lots applied for out of the 38 available – one each in the north of England and Scotland, covering a wide range of construction works up to the value of £3m.
Prior experience of working on frameworks for the Department for Work and Pensions, Scottish Courts Service and higher education organisations including the University of Glasgow, also assisted in demonstrating our capability of delivering projects within the public sector.
Matthew Wall, Public Sector Frameworks Manager, said the business had mobilised a team dedicated to the framework at an early stage, which contributed to demonstrating the necessary expertise, knowledge, skills, systems, processes and technology.
He said: "The new framework will provide best value on cost and social value following the inclusion of various SMEs. We are proud to have secured a place on it, demonstrating our strength in both public and private sector delivery, and we look forward to helping a range of organisations deliver their construction projects."
The framework aims to benefit smaller businesses and ensure fair working practices such as prompt payment and combined training and development programmes. Although we are not regarded as an SME, it will use locally-based supply chains to deliver framework services, ensuring that any money invested remains within the communities it operates in.
Securing a place on this major industry framework was a key priority for us as we continue to expand the business in line with our 10-year growth strategy. Winning a place on the framework will also allow us to grow its workforce and make our framework delivery teams stronger through increased delivery of public sector projects.
Matthew Wall added: "Our culture and integrated partnering approach is a strong fit for the values and needs of the new framework. Organisations that work with us praise us for our intelligent, collaborative and engaging approach. A big part of this is our commitment to creating extensive and sustainable social value opportunities through our projects having developed a number of initiatives on the Department for Work and Pensions framework.
"Our success in earning a place on the CCS framework demonstrates that we are viewed as a trusted and capable delivery partner in our key regions. We look forward to being part of a framework that seeks to continuously innovate, deliver projects more efficiently and deliver service excellence and first class facilities, actively promoting shared knowledge across our own teams and the wider public sector."


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It's about this time of year — when pristine snow has transformed into the same slushy gray as the sky — that we start dreaming about flowers. No matter the season, though, it's always a good idea to have a vibrant bouquet on your table and a delicious drink in your hand. Today we're teaching you how to make a beautiful rosé wine spritzer that's infused with homemade raspberry simple syrup, real floral botanicals, and fresh buds. Let's do (err, drink?) this!
What You Need:
- Your favorite bottle of rosé, chilled
- Rose-infused sparkling water, chilled
- Cocktail shaker (we're using our Artful Entertaining Cocktail Shaker)
- Fresh, edible flowers
- One cup of fresh raspberries
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Step One — Make Your Raspberry Simple Syrup
You can always buy a pre-made simple syrup, but nothing quite compares to the burst of flavor that fresh, homemade syrup brings to a glass. Plus, it's super easy to make (they don't call it simple for nothing) and you'll feel like a domestic superstar.
Simple Syrup Recipe: Combine ½ cup of white sugar with ½ cup of water. Simmer over medium-high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, then add your cup of fresh raspberries. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes. You'll want to babysit and stir often, so don't leave the stove. Remove from the heat, cover, and let it set for about 10 to 15 minutes to cool. Strain into a dish, cover, and refrigerate.
Step Two — Shake That Rosé
The thing about spritzers is that they are best consumed when super cold, but you don't want to dilute the flavor with ice that's sitting there melting in your cup. We recommend adding ice to your cocktail shaker (we're partial to our Artful Entertaining Cocktail Shaker) and then filling it with your rosé. Shake for about 30 seconds and then fill your glass 3/4 full.
Step Three — Top with Sparkling Rose Water
For a depth of flavor that'll wow you and your guests say, top your rosé off with a sparkling rose water. We're using Petal's Original Rose, but you can also add edible rose oil essence to your favorite sparkling water.
Step Four — Infuse with Your Raspberry Syrup
We recommend adding one teaspoon of raspberry syrup to one cup of spritzer. You can add more or less syrup depending on your sweetness and flavor preferences.
Step Five — Garnish with Real Flowers and Serve
You have free reign over your garnishes, but we're fond of tiny daisies or violets floating in a shallow cup, or rosebud stem dropped into a tall glass. Just make sure that the flowers are edible.
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Lower for longer.
No, that's not Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell renewing his familiar vow to keep benchmark interest rates near zero well into future .
It's also the mantra of the biggest part of the $9.8 trillion U.S. corporate debt market in the months since the Fed stepped in with its support to keep credit flowing during the pandemic.
As part of the Fed's "do whatever it takes" policy, the central bank started buying up corporate debt for the first time ever in May, with a focus on investment-grade assets. It spurred a dramatic rally in bonds issued by U.S. companies, even though its own stake was only $3.6 billion at the end of July, and its daily pace of purchases recently slowed to a trickle .
Specifically, the closely watched ICE BofA US Corporate Index yield fell to 1.87% in the past week, a new low for the record books, or at least since about December 1996 when the index started tracking the performance of America's corporate debt load. Yields fall as bond prices rise.
For context, the investment-grade portion of the corporate bond index had been hovering below 4.5% for much of the past decade, after touching an all-time high of 9.23% in October 2008 in the wake of the global financial crisis.
What that's meant is that companies over the past decade not only borrowed in droves, and cheaply, in the bond market, but also tapped its financing powers for longer periods than ever before.
The pandemic only accelerated the activity, with bond issuance in the investment-grade corporate bond market hitting a record $1.4 trillion, or a 74% increase from a year ago, according to BofA Global data.
This chart from UBS shows the duration of the investment-grade bond market hitting a new high of 8.4 years at the end of July, when yields dipped below 2% for the first time ever.
In other words, corporate debts will take longer to repay and return less to investors serving as their creditors, even though the pandemic has derailed earnings at many companies.
As a sign of the times, Marriott International Inc. /zigman2/quotes/200170042/composite MAR -0.68% , the world's largest hotel company and one of several major chains that furloughed workers and slashed staff at the onset of the pandemic, was able to borrow $1 billion at a 3.57% yield in the bond market on Wednesday through the sale of 12-year debt rated Baa3 by Moody's and BBB- by S&P Global, or on the cusp of falling into the "high-yield" or junk-bond category.
Hotels have been one of the hardest-hit industries by the pandemic and the financing comes on the heels of Marriott reporting a bigger-than-expected 72% drop in revenue in the second quarter and an occupancy rate of 31% in July across its chains globally.
Arne Sorenson, Marriott's president and CEO, said that while "folks are increasingly willing to step out and travel a bit more," decisions by "big, big companies" to keep their offices closed for as much as the next year has been "frustrating to us," because that's "just sort of withdrawing from the economy," during the company's recent earnings call.
At the same time, some return on bonds is better than none.
"Yields are low everywhere, that doesn't really tell you a lot," said Greg Peters, head of multisector and strategy at PGIM Fixed Income, adding that Germany's 10-year government bonds /zigman2/quotes/211347112/realtime BX:TMBMKDE-10Y +4.61% , and a host of others currently trade below zero.


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In this study, we describe a novel relationship between glioblastoma CSCs and the Notch pathway, which involves the constitutive activation of STAT3 and NF-κB signaling. We demonstrate that adherent glioma CSCs exhibit characteristics previously described for CSCs grown in suspension culture. The expression of CD133, Sox2 and Nestin increased when compared to glioma cells grown in monolayer, and the adherent CSCs were ~100 times more tumorigenic in vivo than monolayer cultured glioma cells. We also found that while the STAT3 and NF-κB signaling pathways are constitutively activated in glioma lines, these pathways are dramatically activated in glioma CSCs. Treatment with STAT3 inhibitors led to a loss of nuclear activation of STAT3 signaling and suppression of growth in both monolayer and CSC conditions. There was a markedly greater growth suppressive effect on glioma CSCs, suggesting that targeted therapy of these key pathways in glioma CSCs may be possible. To further investigate potential biomarkers in glioma CSCs, microarray analysis was performed and revealed deregulation of the Notch signaling pathway. This constitutive activation of STAT3, NF-κB, and Notch pathways in glioma CSCs helps identify novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of glioma. GBM6 cells were continuously maintained as subcutaneous xenografts in NSG mice, and monolayer and CSC cultures were derived from freshly harvested tumor tissue. A total of 6 samples were subjected to microarray analysis, with three biological replicates for each experimental condition.
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Jio recently announced the merger of its music service Jio Music with Saavn to broaden its digital content portfolio.
Reliance Jio kicked off a new segment of telecom subscribers that have grown to rely heavily on the apps that provide them free access as a part of the data recharge. The Jio apps such as Jio TV, Jio Music, Jio Cinema, and Jio Mags are offered to the Jio customers, basically, free of cost. However, a new report suggests that Reliance Jio could be mulling to introduce the freemium model to its free apps, which could potentially bring along a set of challenges.
Strategy Analytics in its 'Reliance Jio Targets Digital Content Leadership' report has said that the Mukesh Ambani-owned company is looking to move from the free model to a freemium model. However, the customers who have so far unanimously adopted to enjoy the free services will show an unwillingness to the freemium model, which could become a big challenge for Reliance Jio. A freemium model lets the customer access some basic features or services without any charges but some premium features require him/her to pay.
Ever since it commercially commenced its business in India, Reliance Jio has been on the forefront to provide jaw-dropping offers and services at rock-bottom prices. It has devised its strategy to create a user base that has become loyal in the run, however, not as much loyal as they would willingly pay for the services that they have been using without charges. "Identifying content that users are willing to pay for combined with business models and a user experience that resonates with target customer segments will be critical for successful monetization," says Strategy Analyst in its report.
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Jio recently announced the merger of its music service Jio Music with Saavn to broaden its digital content portfolio, in addition to signing deals with Eros International to integrate its digital platform on its OTT apps, as well as shaking hands with Roy Kapur Films that will develop content for the Jio branded apps. Besides, Jio is guaranteeing a healthy run of the content from the media business of its parent company Reliance, which has its own OTT service called BigFlix. Reliance also has bought stakes in TV news channels and production houses.
"Reliance Jio is investing in content and will expect its entertainment businesses to deliver revenue in the future," said Nitesh Patel, Director Wireless Media, further adding that the willingness of the customers to pay for the content, irrespective of the distribution model (free, freemium, or premium), should be taken into assessment. However, he suggested in the report that the telecom companies "need to do a better job" so as to leverage the data from their subscribers to monetise the content.


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I quizzed the crowds at my stand-up comedy shows about their own love lives. People even let me into the private world of their phones to read their romantic texts aloud onstage. Throw in the fact that people now get married later in life than ever before, turning their early 20s into a relentless hunt for more romantic options than previous generations could have ever imagined, and you have a recipe for romance gone haywire.
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PRESS RELEASE: geotees Launches in Los Angeles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2019
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Los Angeles joins the list of its launch cities: Charleston, WV, Atlanta, Nashville, & Malibu
Charleston, WV: Inspired by travel, moved by the journey. Geotees takes its brand to Los Angeles with passion. Geotees is NOT your everyday, run of the mill t-shirt. The company brings unique city features including: customized retail box packaging, special offers from area businesses, a quality t-shirt marked by city, and an illustration of iconic places. Shirts are available currently in two colors – both gray and black with more colors to follow. The classic tee, our original tee, has a true-to-size fit with extra sleeve length, generous body length, and a sewn geotees icon at the bottom seam.
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'Omkara' is a film version of Othello in Hindi set in Uttar Pradesh. The film was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj who also wrote the music. He earlier adapted Macbeth as Maqbool. All characters in the film share the same letter or sound in their first name as in the original Shakespeare play. It is one of the few mainstream Indian movies to contain uncensored language.


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Re-engineering involves the fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in critical, contemporary measures of performance such as cost, quality, service, and speed. Based on a review of the literature regarding re-engineering, this paper develops a simple framework for evaluating whether an improvement project should be classified as re-engineering as well as the "quality" of the effort. This framework is applied to a sample of eight projects identified by their sponsors as re-engineering efforts.
This project is only available to students, staff, and faculty of Portland State University.
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Bayyigit, Mete; Gilbarg, Paul; Stein, John; Yu, Jocelyn; and Yuwana, Wira, "An Evaluation of Re-engineering Projects in the Portland
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The annual Lion's Club speech contest curates new opinions on the affects of social media.
January 29, 2018
Everyone wants to have a voice in the changes and perspectives in the world, and the students at PVHS are no different. On January 9th, the Lion's Club held their 7th Annual Speech Contest at the Pahrump Valley Senior Center. Seven participants voiced their opinions on how social media affects teens, millennials, and senior citizens.
The contestants included Antoinette Adducchio, Jayden Stebbins, Kaden Vitto, Emily Madmon, Samantha Thompson, Ian Kingsley, and Shelbie Lucas. Although all of the contestants performed wonderfully, Shelbie Lucas won for the second year in a row.
This was the first level of the competition, dubbed "town level." There is no second or third place, but the winner is awarded $75 cash and all participants are awarded $25. The winner of zone is awarded an additional $125. Region is scheduled to be held in late February or early March, and the winner is awarded a scholarship of $1,250. The last level, state, is in April and the winner gets $5,000 in scholarships.
Shelbie Lucas, this year's town and zone winner, made second place last year in the state level. If she were to win state level, she would not be allowed to compete the following year.
For the first level of the contest, it is not required to have the speech memorized (although it is recommended). It is also not required for the zone level; however, for region and state, it cannot be read.
The good part is that it's okay to mess up. The contestants are assessed on the content in their speech and their presentation, but they are not required to follow what they have written. They are the only ones who know what they meant to say, and therefore, can improvise if they forget a section.
As contestants progress through the levels, it is highly recommended that they edit and alter their speeches based on the criticism they receive from judges. "The speech I presented last year at state level was completely different than the original speech I wrote for the town level," Lucas said.
She also said that the presentation was the most exciting part of the experience. "It was nice to be up and talking in front of people," spreading her thoughts and ideas on the effects of social media.
After presenting, though, she "felt a lot of relief." The first thing she did was question herself: what could she have done wrong? However, it was soothing to have done it and given it her all, especially as she started writing the speech almost three months before giving it. The actual practice of the presentation took her around a week.
The next stage of the competition, zone, is January 25. Since Pahrump is the only competing town for this region, Lucas does not have to compete. However, she presents her speech in front of a panel of judges who then critique the speech to help her prepare for regionals.
This year, Shelbie focused her speech on the idea that everyone uses social media, but every age group experiences different issues. It is important to consider these issues, and be careful of the risks and rewards of social media usage.
Another contestant, Antoinette Adducchio (sophomore at PVHS), focused more on the idea that social media could be rather destructive rather than constructive. She feels as though getting phones young can lead to a slightly addictive relationship with media, and change what many consider to be a traditional childhood.
Although the contest can be stressful and anxiety inducing, the contestants have enjoyed the process. Both Adducchio and Lucas (given the opportunity) look forward to competing again next year.


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The thoughts and prayers of everyone across oneworld are with those on board MH17, lost over Ukraine yesterday, and their loved ones, along with our Malaysia Airlines colleagues.
For latest updates on the incident, go to https://twitter.com/MAS or malaysiaairlines.com
Malaysia Airlines has issued telephone numbers in Malaysia and the Netherlands for families of passengers and crew on board the flight:
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- Netherlands +31 703 487770
All media queries should be referred to Malaysia Airlines at +603 8777 5698 or +603 8787 1276.
oneworld and our member airlines have offered Malaysia Airlines whatever assistance is required in its response to the incident.
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What is Editorial Makeup?
Editorial Makeup is a look that you don't typically wear every day. It is used for magazine spreads or the fashion runway. It is meant to complement a story being told - most of the time, for commercial purposes.
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Some questions we typically try to answer are: What would the shoot's focus be - the model, the makeup or the clothes? Which part of the model are we trying to accent? Is the model going to be wearing clothes in muted tones, or are the clothes going to be attention-grabbing? Is the theme colorful or monochromatic? What is the story behind each peg? What type of mood should be reflected?
What kinds of Editorial Makeup can I go with?
Now that you've decided that it is Editorial Makeup services you need, do you have any idea on what kind you would most likely be going with? Below are some of the most commonly needed editorial makeup services:
Beauty Editorial
Flawless skin and professional contouring are displayed in this kind of Editorial Makeup. Since it heavily focuses on a model's face, the illusion of perfect skin is where the challenge is. Colorful makeup looks may be used, but typically only done to improve the aspects of the face.
Ample preparation and understanding of the model's skin are essential. From this, a makeup artist will be able to carefully pick which makeup products would work best with the look.
Another important skill needed is a makeup artist's ability to face contour well. This is done to improve the model's bone structure and create a more dimensional look. Some examples of contouring are: making the face look thinner by defining the model's cheekbones, creating the illusion of a thinner or more straight nose line, adjusting how the forehead can be perceived to be bigger or small, creating definition in a model's jawline or chin.
Contrary to popular belief, contouring needs emphasis on highlight as well - not just the shadowing. An experienced makeup artist is skilled enough to know the importance of bringing out the dimensions of a model's face through both highlight and shadowing.
Fashion Editorial
Here, the focus is the model's clothes. Think wearable art. It can be dramatic, edgy, or creative; but always meant to complement the way the clothes will be portrayed. The makeup should emphasize the lifestyle portrayed or the pieces worn, and not take the attention away.
A professional makeup artist should be able to determine what kind of editorial look would go with the products. Does matte makeup work better with the clothes than glossy makeup? Does dark, dramatic eye makeup go well with the look, or does bright, fresh makeup? Does the look need eccentric accents, like feather eyelashes, pearl drops, paint smears; or does the overall look work better if the model's makeup is done with nude tones?
Again, the editorial makeup will always be in conjunction with the creative direction. An editorial shoot is always a collaborative effort among artistic individuals, as a means to tell a story.
How long does Editorial Makeup last?
Editorial shoots can last anywhere between a few hours to a few days, depending on how complex the overall project is. A professional editorial makeup artist, however, should be able to work with the team on how sequences can be efficiently done. Typically, if multiple editorial looks need to be achieved, the MUA for the photoshoot will start with the cleanest look, and transition carefully into the more bold looks.
No matter what the makeup the photoshoot is going for, however, the model's makeup should undoubtedly be in place, and HD-camera-perfect no matter how long the photoshoot takes. Of course, retouches included.
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Havering Council has a new Leader and Mayor following the local elections in May.
Cllr Damian White has been appointed the new Leader of Havering Council. Cllr White, who has been a councillor for eight years, has replaced Cllr Roger Ramsey who stood down as Council Leader after four years.
Cllr Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, said:
"It is with immense pride and honour that I have been appointed as the Leader of Havering Council. This is one of the best roles that anybody could wish for and I intend to do my best for the people of Havering.
"Throughout my political career, I have always worked hard to maintain, protect and improve frontline services. As Leader of the Council, despite tough budget pressures, I am determined to deliver for residents, and ensure the borough remains a great place to work live and visit.
"I would like to thank my predecessor, Cllr Roger Ramsey, for the great progress the Council has made, and for his strong leadership over the last four years. His legacy, which includes the new and impressive Sapphire Ice and Leisure in Romford, will benefit residents in Havering long into the future."
Cllr Robert Benham was named Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Education, Children and Families, while other key positions went to Cllr Joshua Chapman who was chosen as Lead Member for Housing; Cllr Viddy Persuad, named Lead Member for Public Protection and Safety; Cllrr Osman Dervish who was chosen as Lead Member for Environment; and Cllr Jason Frost, who will hold the portfolio of Lead Member for Health and Adult Care.
Mayor Making
Cllr Dilip Patel, who represents Mawneys ward, was elected to be Mayor of Havering for the coming year having served the last year as Deputy Mayor. He was first elected in 2014 and will be accompanied by his wife, Councillor Nisha Patel, who represents Romford Town, as his Mayoress for the year.
Cllr Dilip Patel, said:
"I have discovered a lot about Havering whilst Deputy Mayor and look forward to my year in office and in particular continuing to meet so many local people and voluntary organisations.
"My chosen charity will be announced in due course but I encourage all small charities registered in Havering to get in touch as I'm keen to support the valuable work they all do."
Cllr Michael Deon-Burton, who represents South Hornchurch ward, was named as Deputy Mayor.


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Okay, I have given the Chaffhaye a few days before continuing this topic. For those that missed it, I am trying a bagged, partially fermented hay with my nigerian dwarf dairy goats. You can read about our first day here.
My goats are still loving the new hay. As any goat keeper knows, goats can be notoriously picky eaters, and are classic hay wasters. I was going through 2 bales of hay for 7 goats every week, and most of it was on the floor, requiring constant cleaning to avoid respiratory problems. Today is day 5 in feeding Chaffhaye. Keep in mind that I have been switching them to it, so I will use a little more next week, but at this point I have 1/4 of the first 50lb. bag left, which will cover tomorrows feeding. I expect regular consumption for my goats will be around 1 bag every 4 days.
The condition of the barn has improved dramatically. There are no mold smells or coughing from missing a day cleaning the old hay off the floor. The fly population has also decreased, despite weather in the 80's. The goats look more slender from less bloat, and they seem to forage more to ward off boredom now that they are not constantly eating hay. I keep my Chaffhaye buckets hanging so that poop doesn't get in them, and due to this the goats eat everything in the pails. There really is zero waste! *Note: I am not selling Chaffhaye or in any way affiliated with the company. I am simply giving you my honest opinion of a product I am trying with my animals.
In addition to feeding the Chaffhaye, I have cut grain rations by 1/3 – 1/2. The goats seem to be taking it well, and are more energetic and bright-eyed than ever. I prefer feeding less grain since most animals are healthier with what they would look for in the wild. Grains and seeds would be a much smaller portion of their diet than they receive in captivity. I sincerely believe the milk will be better for human consumption on a lower grain diet as well. The one dim point is that in June 2010 the Supreme Court ruled to lift the nationwide ban on genetically modified alfalfa seed. The only force keeping this seed out of our fields and potentially polluting regular and organically raised alfalfa is the USDA, whom the Supreme Court gave the right to regulate it's use. You can read an article about GM alfalfa here.
So far I am quite pleased with the Chaffhaye. I will continue to give updates on our use of it as our goats begin to kid and I start milking again. I am expecting good yields and optimum health from the animals, and improved milk quality in terms of vitamins and usability by the human body.


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By Seth Slabaugh, The Star Press
They aren't much to look at yet, but the two new theme gardens flanking the entrance to Emens Auditorium add to the list of reasons to walk, wheel, bicycle, tricycle or push a stroller through the grounds of Ball State University.
And if you don't like crowds, summer semester is the best time to visit. One recent weekday afternoon, The Star Press encountered more squirrels than people on the 731-acre campus.
And you can't complain about parking. On weekends and after 4 p.m. weekdays, enforcement at parking garages, parking meters and parking lots is suspended (except for disabled and other specialty spaces)
Hiding in plain sight on the campus is an arboretum, aka tree museum, which became accredited in 2015. It is made up of more than 7,000 trees, nearly 250 types of trees, and five tree trails that include dozens of tree identification signs.
"One problem we are having is squirrels like to sharpen their teeth on the plastic signs," said Michael Planton, the university's top landscape horticulturalist. "We used aluminum; they loved aluminum, so we have to get hardened steel, which is very expensive."
But it's necessary. "Part of our requirements for being an arboretum is to provide education to not only people on campus but to the community," Planton said. "We try to sign most plants so you know what they are."


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People in Greater Manchester have donated an 'incredible' £173,600 in just over a week for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal to help those affected by the Ebola crisis.
The appeal was only launched last Thursday, October 30, but has seen £14million raised nationwide in the eight days since.
The work of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has already reached over eight million people in the affected nations. More than 4.8million people in Sierra Leone alone have been helped by the charitable organisations.
Linda Tiongco, North West Regional Manager at Christian Aid, said: "It is amazing the generosity of the people of Manchester, it's incredible. The people of Manchester always step up to the plate and are generous to people who are suffering."
The Disasters Emergency Committee is made up of several leading UK charities including British Red Cross, Christian Aid and Oxfam.
Their support includes Red Cross treatment for 143 infected people, the safe burial of 3,800 bodies, and the tracing of 50,000 people who have had contact with Ebola sufferers, for the purposes of quarantine, testing or treatment.
Food has also been provided for 80,000 people, many of whom have been living in quarantine.
DEEPLY CONCERNED: The deadly virus will cause untold damage to people's livelihoods, warns the DEC (©NIAID, with thanks)
As well as the short term health impact, there are concerns about food shortages in the region due to restrictions on agriculture, alongside worries about with the wellbeing and care of pregnant women.
DEC Chief Executive, Saleh Saeed said: "This outbreak is not only a health crisis, but a humanitarian disaster, which could have serious repercussions around the world.
"We're deeply concerned about the longer term impact of the crisis on health systems and the fact that many people have lost their means of making a living.
"It's crucial therefore that we continue to receive generous donations, so we can not only help save lives now but also help rebuild lives for the future."
One of the main vulnerable groups are pregnant women who are due to give birth in the next 12 months.
Ms Tiongco said: "There is going to be a food crisis, but we will be able to carry on supporting people as they recover. There are hundreds of thousands of women giving birth in the next 12 months. They will need care and looking after and the money will help to look after these people."
A donation of just £25 will help protect three families from Ebola by providing them with cleaning kits which include bleach, soap and buckets. £50 can provide basic protective clothing such as gloves, masks, boots and gowns for three people providing support to people under quarantine.
To make a donation to the DEC Ebola Crisis Appeal, click here or call the 24-hour hotline on 0370 60 60 900. Donations can be made in any high street bank or post office over the counter. You can also donate £5 by texting SUPPORT to 70000.
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My card is made for this week Sketch Challenge and Way to use it Challenge over on Splitcoast. Today Julia is challenging you to a two part challenge...create an encouragement card or project and for the second part...make sure you give it away! No tucking it into a drawer for some day down the road. I know there is someone out there that needs it. Well I make this card to send to my Mother-in-law, who lost her job and is now job hunting.
My colors are from this week Papertake Weekly Challenge Lilac and Lemon.
Stamp- Our Daily Bread Designs
Ink- Versa fine Onyx Black & Orchid Opulence
Paper- SU Barley Banana, Orchid Opulence, White and Basic Grey DP
Accessories- Spellbinder, Cuttlebug & Folder, Martha Punch, Prima Flower, Rhinestone, Ribbon, Embossing Powder and EK Success Punch
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
God is our Refuge....
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Gorgeous layout and accents, Sita! Loving the color combo, too!!ReplyDelete
This is gorgeous Sita!! I just love the purple and yellow combo with the bling and the floral center!! Stunning layout!ReplyDelete
Fantastic card and such a beautiful centrepiece...thanks so much for joining in the fun at PTW :) Donna xReplyDelete
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One of my mother's favorite sayings is "Give me my flowers while I'm still living." Meaning, don't celebrate me and talk about how much you love me after I'm gone, tell me now while I can appreciate it. I used to think that was such a hard thing to say until my father passed away a few years ago and I wrote a post about how much I loved him and would miss him. Seriously, it's so much easier to tell people you love them while they're still with you and it's better for the soul. So, Mom, here are your flowers…
My sisters and I were raised in church. In fact, we used to joke that when we were released from the hospital our first stop was the church. Which really isn't that far from the truth since we had to pass by the church to get to our apartment. Anyway, suffice it to say, we were in church a lot. During my early years, I thought everyone was in church 5 to 6 days out of the week, it wasn't until my teen years that I realized we were, um, different. That was also when I began to resent all the time spent sitting on those hard pews.
I wanted to be like the other kids in school ~ go to dances, attend parties, hang out at the clubs, listen to Michael Jackson or Prince, anything but gospel, but Mom wouldn't let us. Nope, we had to have ourselves dressed and ready for that 2 hour drive to church every Sunday morning and a couple of times during the week. Yes, our church was 2 hours away from our house. Do you know how hard it was to do homework in a moving vehicle?
As I grew older, I strayed from the path that she had set me on, I even
tested pushed jumped way over the boundaries when I lived at home. How she survived me, I'll never know! But now that I'm older and have children of my own, I understand what she was doing and I truly appreciate it.
Mom, if you're reading this, and I know you are because all moms read their childrens' blogs don't they, I want to thank you for the nights you spent listening to me as I recited the books of the Bible for Sunday school. Had to earn that penny candy from Elder Osbourn. I want to thank you for the hours that you spent praying that I would survive whatever craziness I had gotten myself into that day. Remember the celebratory phone call on my 21st birthday because everyone was soooo happy/surprised that I made it? But, most of all, I just want to thank you for helping me to learn the meaning of God's love.


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Highly-Touted Book Smuggles-In Many Pilecki-Irrelevant Statements: Canned Attacks on Poles and Poland. Reviewer: Jan Peczkis.
There are many better books about Witold Pilecki. For instance, there is BEYOND BRAVERY by Pilecki himself.
The present book is all about author Jack Fairweather including things that have nothing to do with Pilecki or his mission, and repeating the standard Pole-blaming memes, such as:
- Poland's presumed bad treatment of her PreWWII minorities (pp. 8-9). ["Bad"–compared with what?].
- Boycotts of Jews (p. 9) [All context-free].
- Prewar Polish violence against Jews (p. 9). [No scale or perspective: Mountains out of molehills].
- Polish anti-Semitism (p. 22) [What else?].
- Physical Polish attacks on Jews during the German Occupation (pp. 40-41) [No scale or perspective: Mountains out of molehills.]
- Polish doctors, at Auschwitz, treating Jewish patients "quickly" (p. 136) [Who is holding the stopwatch?].
- Nazis did not do systematic murder on Poles, only on Jews (p. 177) [Absolutely false].
- Polish killings of Jews in the east, and Poles suppressing facts about it (p. 184) [How so?].
- Gratuitous remarks about "Poland's prewar inequality" (p. 227) [Compared with what?].
- Insinuation that "Polish nationalists" wanted to keep Auschwitz as a symbol of Polish suffering (p. 289) [How about universalism?].
- Wholesale Nazi German extermination of Poles "ruled out" (p. 293) [Absolutely false].
- Polish staff at Auschwitz giving verbal jabs, and kicks, to the Jews to show them they are the ones on the bottom of the Nazi German hierarchy (p. 327) [Amazing assertions].
- AK Commander Bor Komorowski "generally avoided confronting the anti-Semitic elements of the resistance" (p. 357) [Manipulative. And who was Bor: A thought policeman?].
- Poles killing Jews during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising (p. 384, 498-499) [Long Debunked].
- Polish Underground not investigating such alleged killing of Jews (p. 384) [For what purpose?].
- Postwar Auschwitz treated by Poles "on Christian terms" (p. 400) [Actually, universal terms].
- Postwar Polish looters at Jewish murder sites (p. 401) [A triviality. Happened everywhere—and not only to Jews].
- Poles blame Jews for Communism (p. 402). [For good reason.].
- Witold Pilecki never saw the suffering of Jews as a symbol of humanity (p. 413). [Who says that he was supposed to?].
- Complaints about Jews being an "unwanted element" among Poles (p. 443) [No context].
- Witold Pilecki's semi-derogatory characterizations of Jews (p. 469) [Really?].
- Polish Underground not mentioning the Jewishness of the Sonderkommando and their revolt (p. 483) [Horror of horrors.]
- Polish anti-Semitism yet again (p. 496) [What else?].
Unfortunately, Fairweather lacks discernment. In the Bibliography, there are anti-Polish "authorities" such as Anna Bikont (p. 507), Michal Cichy (p. 508), David Engel (p. 510), Barbara Engelking (p. 510), Jan T. Gross (p. 512), and Communist Shmuel Krakowski (p. 513).
Jan Peczkis
Published with the author's permission.
– More reviews by Jan Peczkis on PCO ….. .


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Mission teams at ESA's ESOC operations centre in Germany worked around the clock in the days following the launch of the wind mission, Aeolus. This period, known as the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), sees flight controllers, satellite engineers and experts in flight dynamics work non-stop to gradually switch on the satellite's various control systems and verify its health.
This image was taken in ESA's Main Control Room on the night of the launch, as control teams began to take over control of the spacecraft from the launchsite in Kourou, French Guiana.