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I just saw a meme today talking about how November just feels like this crazy month with 13 looming deadlines and holiday family stress and endless to-do lists…plus it's DARK.
I get that this time of year can be really hard. Maybe you're approaching the holidays solo for the first time in years after a breakup. Perhaps you've overscheduled your promotional calendar, and the pressure of the deadlines is squeezing the joy right out of you. Or maybe there's a family member who's incredibly challenging to be around but who you feel like you have to share the holidays with.
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We wouldn't miss this practice for anything, and every year we carve out more and more space for honoring it.
It's our year-end review and annual planning practice, and this single practice has been responsible for:
This week we're taking you behind the scenes in our year-end review and annual planning practice and telling you exactly how we do it, step by step.
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Whether you already have your year-end review and annual planning time on the calendar for this year, or you don't even know what I'm talking about, this episode will help you set yourself up for a year that exceeds your wildest expectations.
Know this: How we spend our time is how we spend our lives. (I think that one is from my friend Cheryl Richardson.)
Being intentional about reviewing your year and planning the next one is critical to ensuring you're living a life worthy of the brilliance of you.
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All who crave complete isolation for themselves and their family, are able to find solace in the "Thicket Villa" which is separate from the main hotel complex and is frequented by all varieties of birds, monkeys and other wildlife.

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I never had brussels sprouts before but these look fantastic! I am going to make this for Christmas for mom and dad this year! Terry hates brussel sprouts but I know this recipe will wow him because he has only ever ate it boiled to death when he was a kid. hah 🙂
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic-Maple Glaze
Think you don't like Brussels sprouts? Try roasting them. It brings out the nutty sweetness of the Brussels sprouts. They are perfectly complemented by the tangy and sweet balsamic-maple glaze, which makes this dish oh so delicious!
Updated with new pictures and additional text (originally posted October 11, 2016).
We love roasted Brussels sprouts in the "Yay! For Food" household.
It's a wonderful side dish option that's simple, but flavourful with only a few ingredients.
The enjoy-to-make two-ingredient balsamic-maple glaze adds a little extra oomph! The sweet and tangy glaze goes great with the savoury flavour of Brussels sprouts.It's also vegan and gluten-free for those of you with dietary restrictions.
TIP: When looking for Brussels sprouts, pick ones that are vibrant green, tightly compact, and firm. The smaller Brussels sprouts (my personal preference) tend to be sweeter and flavourful than the larger ones, which often taste more like cabbage.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Rinse, trim, remove bruised leaves, and cut in half each Brussels sprout.Toss together the Brussels sprouts,olive oil, salt, and pepper and lay it out in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Roast at 425 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
In a small saucepan, whisk together balsamic vinegar and maple syrup on medium-high heat until glaze is formed, about 4-5 minutes.
Crispy outer leaves, carmelized roasted goodness. Drizzle the glaze on the Brussels sprouts. Salt and pepper to taste.Enjoy!
Looking for More Quick and Easy Vegan Side Dishes? Check out these four recipes!
- Crispy Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes
- Garlic Ginger Green Beans
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Dried Cherries
- Roasted Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic-Maple Glaze
Think you don't like Brussels sprouts? Try roasting them. It brings out the nutty sweetness of the Brussels sprouts. They are perfectly complemented by the tangy and sweet balsamic-maple glaze, which makes this dish oh so delicious!
- 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, rinsed, trim ends, remove bruised outer leaves, and cut lengthwise
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt and black pepper.
- Place Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes; stirring and rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the balsamic-maple glaze. Heat a small saucepan under medium-high. Add balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and a small pinch of salt. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens and glaze forms, about 4-5 minutes.
- Drizzle Brussels sprouts with the glaze. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- Adapted from Kevin is Cooking's Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and WeightWatcher's Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic Drizzle.
- When picking Brussels sprouts, make sure they are firm, compact, and bright green. The smaller Brussels sprouts are often more tender and flavourful.
- If the glaze gets too thick, add a little more balsamic vinegar to the saucepan at medium-high heat and whisk until you get your desired consistency.
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Nutrition Information:Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 127mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 6gSugar: 15gProtein: 6g
21 thoughts on "Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic-Maple Glaze"
Roasted Brussels are really good… and even better with the glaze! I've had such a bad experience with boiled Brussels sprouts when I was younger, but since I learned to look for the smaller, firm sprouts (they are sweeter and less bitter in my opinion) and roasted them, I love them!
Thanks for the tip! I would have not known how to pick them and probably picked all the giant ones haha!
have you ever tried getting a stalk of brussels sprouts and cutting them off one by one? oof, it takes days and i don't recommend. anyways, these sound delicious! i usually season mine with some olive oil and garlic, but a balsamic-maple glaze sounds like a nice change of pace.
I have never bought a stalk of Brussels sprouts before, but they sure look neat. The extra work to get them off the stalk doesn't sound fun at all.
We are Brussels sprouts CRAZY in this house! This glaze sounds delicious.
Thank you Erin!
I made this and LOVED it! Mom was so impressed by this (she's trying to eat more healthy but she never knew it could be so flavourful!) and Terry who is a brussels sprouts hater – changed his mind about brussels sprouts! haha. Definitely will be my go to recipe for brussel sprouts 🙂
That's wonderful! Thank you! I am so glad that you and the fam like it!
Made these for Christmas dins and everyone LOVED them!
Awesome! We love making these Brussels sprouts during the holidays too. 🙂
This is such a good idea!! I need this in my tummy RIGHT NOW!! Haha!! I will be making this next week – just watch this space… thanks for the recipe 🙂 x
Thank you Georgie! Hope you enjoy this one!
Hi! I made these today and they were…DELICIOUS! I did change/add a couple of things. I didn't have regular balsamic vinegar but I did have balsamic raspberry vinaigrette. So, I took out the olive oil and them I also added some chopped apples. It came out SOOOOO delicious! I would recommend this recipe…HIGHLY! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Hello. Just a thank you for the recipe. These went over well.
These are now my go to for Brussels sprouts! Thank you for the great recipe.
This recipe went over really well in my picky household. The glaze is perfect!


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President Niinistö says there is "still a chance to save the Arctic, and to save the globe. But there is no time to waste".
He is one of many Finnish politicians speaking today in the wake of a new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC, which warns that there must be stronger actions against global warming.
Speaking at the Arctic Biodiversity Conference in Rovaniemi today, President Niinistö said there should be more, continued, focus on climate change hazards.
"Climate change should not only be in the headlines when a report comes out. It has to stay firmly on the top of our agenda for the foreseeable future. Tackling it is our responsibility for the generations that follow" says Niinstö.
"Climate change may not be the best conversation starter in every capital these days, but you can still find constructive ways to address the concrete issues behind it" he says.
The president's office is also taking its own stand against climate change, with a promise to reduce its carbon footprint by at least two thirds by February 2024, when Niinistö's term in office comes to an end. A statement from the president's office gave no indication on how they plan to cut their carbon footprint.
Frontline politicians react
Although Finland's political parties might have differences of opinion on how exactly to tackle climate change, they all at least agree it's a problem.
"The message of the report is very clear. We must get more done and faster to reduce the effects of climate change" writes Prime Minister Juha Sipilä (Centre) on Twitter.
Sipilä plans to hold a climate change policy summit next month with representatives from all the parliamentary parties invited to take part.
National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo says that the IPCC issued "a serious warning".
"The climate panel report anticipated accelerating global warming and growing problems. We must all take this seriously. Action is needed more and faster. In the EU, in Finland and in households" he says.
The impact of the IPCC report also brought opposition MPs to agree with the government.
"There is a need for a broad discussion on how carbon neutrality can be achieved already in 2035 and how to curb warming to 1.5°C. In addition to researchers and business people, young people are needed, those most affected by climate policy" says Social Democrat leader Antti Rinne.
"Left Alliance thinks mitigation of climate change is a task comparable to the construction of a welfare state, which requires the participation of society as a whole. The Left Alliance demands stricter climate decisions" says Li Andersson (Left).
Environment minister Kimmo Tiilikainen (Center) and Interior Minister Kai Mykkänen (NCP) issued a joint statement about the need for more social debate around climate change, noting that it should be one of the most important themes for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
"I hope the IPCC's climate estimate won't raise only a short term worry when it comes to climate change" says Mykkänen.
Arctic ministers meet in Rovaniemi
One of the largest events of Finland's Arctic Council chairmanship is taking place this week in Rovaniemi.
It brings together more than 450 experts on Arctic Affairs to the city, with climate change also being debated at length.
According to the Ministry of Environment, ministers will also discuss biodiversity and preventing pollution.
"My consistent message is that we need to do more and faster climate action" says Kimmo Tiilikainen, who will be meeting with EU colleagues at the event.


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A unit of 5 Fox Riders
There are 4 fox sculpts and 8 riders a random selection of both included
These cunning fox riders are used as messengers, and to patrol the forests and glades of the Gnomish Cantons.
The mountain passes and alpine forests of the gnomish confederacy are treacherous. Gnomes are waylaid by thuggish men and thieving goblins. These long roads are largely kept safe by the vigilance of the gnome fox patrols.
While most gnomes prefer the stable lives of their mountain hamlets, gnomes that join patrols tend to be more adventuresome. Much of the patrol wear heavy hoods to protect themselves from the elements. They carry crossbows to harry foes and slay thick-skinned orcs. It's these traits that make these gnomes adept at reconnoitring enemy positions.
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Afternoon Tea: The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria B.C
There is truly nothing better than the experience of your first afternoon tea and my husband treated me to mine at the Empress Hotel while we vacationed last week. It was such a fun experience and the staff were so friendly in every aspect. We started with Blueberries topped with Empress cream then chose our tea selections. I went for the classic Fairmont Empress Earl Grey while Erik choose the Margaret's Hope Darjeeling.
Once tea is served an array of sandwiches and desserts arrive that will make anyone hungry. The Salmon Pinwheel and Rose Petal shortbread were by far our favorite! If you're planning a trip to Victoria, add this to your must-do list. You won't be disappointed and even receive a parting gift of classic Empress Blend tea, exclusive to the Fairmont.
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Posted on 30. Aug, 2018 by Dmytro Bojaniwskyj in Arts, Comedy, Featured, Music
Taster of Stroud's Giffords Circus's 2018 show, "My Beautiful Circus". As they themselves highlight: 1930s costuming, talented musicians, Cuban acrobats, Italian gymnasts, Russian dachshunds, Nancy Trotter Landry and her talking turkey, Nell with the wonderful miniature ponies, and of course Tweedy.
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This open style ring is a best seller for Chimera. Easily sized up or down - allows you to switch fingers if you want. Julie has been making these rings for several years in various combinations.
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Emerson Theological Institute is a division of the Positive Living Center of Central California, Inc. It is headquartered in Oakhurst, California near beautiful Yosemite National Park and is under the direction of Dr. Angelo Pizelo, its founder and director. Since its beginnings in 1992, Emerson has promoted an understanding and embodiment of the Universal Principles so that each person can pursue unlimited spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social potential. Emerson's new thought educational programs offer the teachings of Ernest Holmes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Mary Baker Eddy, Emma Curtis Hopkins, Charles Fillmore, Thomas Troward and other greater teachers and philosophers are studied, as well as masters such as Jesus, Buddha, Lao-Tzu and others.
Emerson Theological Institute is the educational arm of the affiliated new thought network (ANTN).
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LGBT Characters and Representation in Video Games
Video games, like any medium of storytelling, can fit in all areas of the political and social spectrum. They are as varied as the people who create them. The "typical video game character" might bring about of images of spiky haired, muscled men with guns and/or swords, and big chests and scantily clad women, with connotations being exclusively heterosexual. However, some video games have made huge strides in their portrayal of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people. Let's take a look at some games or characters with positive or ambivalent portrayals that are significant to the industry.
Super Mario Bros. 2 (1988)
Though a somewhat silly character (then again, this is Mario, what character isn't silly?) Birdo was introduced in Nintendo's Super Mario Bros 2. Birdo is apparently transgender. The actual game manual states, "He thinks he is a girl and spits eggs from his mouth" and prefers to be called "Birdetta." After that, Nintendo was inconsistent in reference to Birdo's gender, but she could be considered the first transgender character to come from Nintendo, and perhaps the first significant transgender character in video game history.
Earthbound (1994)
This Nintendo title features a character named Tony, who, according to the game's creator Shigesato Itoi is gay. "...There's a gay person in MOTHER 2 (note: Earthbound's name in Japan). A really passionate friend who lives in an England-like place. I designed him to be a gay child. In a normal, real-life society, there are gay children, and I have many gay friends as well. So I thought it would be nice to add one in the game, too." Tony is apparently attracted to his best friend Jeff, who is one of the main characters. Though this game is not well-known among casual gamers, more people may recognize the series through Ness, the main character who is also featured in popular Nintendo fighting game Super Smash Bros.
Final Fantasy VII (1997)
Cloud Strife, protagonist and one of the most popular video game characters of all time, will go on a date through the course of the game with whatever character the player had treated the best. Cloud is usually paired with female party members Aeris or Tifa, as they have the highest affection scores by default. However, male character Barret Wallace is also an option. Additionally, at the beginning of the game, there is a section where Cloud must crossdress, and can claim to the local slum lord that Barret is his boyfriend.
Star Ocean: The Second Story (1999)
This RPG allowed players to choose to play either the male character Claude or the female character Rena. Both have the possibility of going on dates with same-sex party members - Ashton for Claude, and Precis for Rena.
The Sims (2000)
The highly interactive normal life simulation game The Sims became a hit when it was released in the year 2000, allowing gamers to buy or build houses, make friendships, families and enemies while working, playing, and building up skills. Though no official gay characters existed, every single "Sim" (human) was completely bisexual. Under the philosophy of granting players the freedom to do as they wish, same-sex flirting was not only allowed, it was possible to do anything short of marrying - even options for adopting babies was possible. The Sims 2 allowed players to enter same-sex "joined unions" and The Sims 3 finally gave the title of marriage to all couples regardless of sex.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003)
Juhani is a jedi in this award-winning RPG who only female avatars can pursue in a romance subplot, and that also marks her as the first openly lesbian character in the Star Wars universe. Even without romancing her, it is indicated that she has had sexual relations with other female characters.
Fable (2004)
Fable and its successors allow the main character to pursue romantic relationships with NPCs of either sex and even marry.
Bully (2006)
Main character James "Jimmy" Hopkins can kiss other characters to regain health, including - you guessed it - other boys. Though this is completely optional, it alludes to Jimmy's bisexuality. If Jimmy managed to kiss enough boys in Bully: Scholarship Edition, an achievement called "Over the Rainbow" can be unlocked.
Assassin's Creed (2007)
This critically acclaimed game features a character and assassination target named Abu'l Nuquod, who struggles with being "different" and at one point is seen caressing a male guard. When the main character Altaïr asks him if his actions were about vengeance, he answers, "No, not vengeance-my conscience. How could I finance a war in service to the same God that calls me an abomination?"
Mass Effect (2007)
Bioware's sci-fi adventure includes an optional love interest Liara, a humanoid alien from an all-female race. Liara can be romanced by either a male or female Commander Shephard. The sequels to Mass Effect expand the same-sex options, and later titles include both lesbian and gay options for the player.
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (2008)
One character, Kanji, has a "shadow self" - a sort of subconscious alternate persona - that indicates Kanji is gay, saying that he hates girls and likes boys, and resents society's strict definition of masculinity. Though Kanji's sexuality is left to the conclusions of the player, Kanji is shown genuinely struggling with and questioning his sexual identity, a rare situation in a video game that makes him a significant LGBT character, especially for a Japanese game.
Dragon Age (2009)
The Dragon Age series has been a breakthrough in the portrayal of gay or bisexual characters. Despite being a high fantasy action game, the player can design a character and choose to develop romantic relationships with four possible characters (in both the first game, Origins, and its sequel, Dragon Age II.) In Dragon Age: Origins, two of the four options, one male (Zevran) and one female (Leliana) were completely bisexual. Gay romances with either character also featured some unique lines that separate it from simply being a copy of the straight romance. Dragon Age II took this a step further. All four romance options were now completely bisexual, and again, had some unique lines for gay romances. Furthermore, some characters will flirt with the protagonist regardless of the chosen gender, and there have been several NPC same-sex couples.
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim (2011)
Another game that allows players to sleep with or marry characters of either gender, and one that was lauded with praise and earned incredible success upon its release.
Though this is not a complete list of all LGBT characters in video games by far, it is true that games remain overwhelmingly straight. However, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender characters do exist, have existed since the rise of video games, and are appearing in more titles every years.


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I'm always amused when I get library books with dedications written in them, suggesting that the recipient of the book was so not thrilled by it that they donated it to the library to get rid of it. Or maybe they thought the book was so awesome that it just had to be shared? Anyway, my copy of The United States of Europe came with this introduction:
To Ben
This author has a "point of view" and tends to select and emphasize.
This is not a scholarly way to write, but it is a lot of fun.
In not too many years it will appear whether or not he is right. If he is than you can tell your friends [and enemies] "I told you so,
I want you to know that I reproduced this note exactly, with all quirks of punctuation retained, like the intriguing use of brackets instead of parentheses. And yes, the note writer really did drop the second quotation mark on the end.
At any rate, the question for me is not whether Reid is right, but what we plan to do about it. The European Union is a powerful, driving force, and it's not going anywhere. I would argue that it's a second superpower, and it's showing us up pretty handily. Reid outlines (selectively, of course!) some of the ways in which the EU has accomplished this, and I would say that yes, this book is a lot of fun. But it's also rather good, and I'm glad that David recommended it to me.
I think Reid is right when he says that a lot of Americans aren't paying very much attention to what's going on across the pond. And I think that if they did, they would be at the very least troubled. People seem to have this perception of Europe as a quaint, old-world, backwards sort of place with lots of cathedrals and picturesque villages. But it's a thriving powerhouse of industry, economics, and politics.
The social policies of the EU alone bear closer examination, especially as some Americans are starting to wake up to the stark truth that we need to reform our system, our attitude, our way of doing things, before all hell breaks loose. But the EU has also demonstrated a mastery of economic policy, with some really brilliant and rather clever things going on that we could be learning from instead of ignoring.
It was especially interesting to read this book in the wake of a series of article on tightening British immigration laws, because I had always assumed that I would, at some point, return to Europe, and probably live there for the rest of my life. And as I read articles about immigration reform, I came to a sobering conclusion: Europe doesn't want me. Or my kind. What I had always thought would be a relatively simple thing, moving to Europe, could actually be insanely complex, and if that's what I really want, I'm going to have to fight tooth and nail for it.
Reading The United States of Europe made me realize that I am, in fact, willing to fight for it, because the EU is just too cool a thing to be excluded from.
The United States of Europe, by T.R. Reid. Published 2004, 305 pages. Politics.


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Associate Director Quantum ClaimsRef MAX8685 Consultant Stuart Hackett Region North and Scotland Location Manchester Salary £70k - £85k + Bonus + Benefits Salary Band £60,000 to £149,999 TypePermanent Job Posted 03/04/2019
An Associate Director with experience in quantum related claims issues is required to work out of the North West office of a major claims consultancy.
The ideal candidate will need to have previous experience working in a specialist quantum claims role and ideally will have had some exposure to some expert witness related work throughout their career. They will also be a personable individual capable of networking and bringing in new business.
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Pharmacy owners told that the future is bright – but to remain vigilant
The Irish pharmacy sector is experiencing a welcome bounce having endured a long period of uncertainty. At a recent business briefing 'Pharmacy – what does the future hold?' organised by the IPU (Irish Pharmacy Union) the message was clear: stay positive – but proceed with a certain degree of caution.
Even though the pharmacy industry is still considered to be very much a growing, active and dynamic enterprise, it is susceptible to unique sectoral pitfalls and challenges and it is important for pharmacy owners to bear these in mind in order to protect their business interests going into the future.
Conall MacCoille of Davy stockbrokers initiated proceedings by providing the packed room with a detailed overview of where we are in terms of the economy. Despite clear economic growth at present, a considerable amount of damage was wrought during the recession and not all of that damage has been repaired.
"We are still only just back to where the level of employment was ten years ago and our overall recovery has very much lagged behind that of the United States and Europe". There is still a fair amount of catching up to do before Irish business owners can truly consider themselves to be out of danger.
While greater spending on big ticket "discretionary" items like cars and furniture indicate increased willingness on behalf of the Irish consumer to spend, this should be read by pharmacy owners with a degree of caution as the trend is not replicated in "defensive" spending sectors like healthcare.
Consumption in this area of the economy still lags behind as people continue to put their financial houses back together. Conall MacCoille made it clear that growth in spending in terms of pharmacy items is proving to be stubbornly less responsive to the upswing of the current boom cycle.
A lack of available staff is leading to wage demands that small businesses often can't keep up with. Pharmacists need to continue to monitor their environments and be responsive to these trends in order to protect their businesses from short-term shocks and longer term disruptions. One such example of this would be Brexit.
Lorraine Nolan, CEO of the HPRA, outlined in very comprehensive and technical terms the potential impact of a hard Brexit on the supply and cost of medications here. Because Ireland is generally categorised as being in the same market as the UK – thanks to our close geographical, linguistic and cultural links – the end of the joint labelling system could lead to very serious problems with supply. In other words, when it comes to pharmaceuticals in Ireland and the UK, the "market is very much joined".
But Lorraine Nolan emphasised the HPRA's engagement programme and their role in mitigating some of the worst envisioned effects of Brexit. She appealed to delegates to help get the message out that Ireland can and should become a Reference Member State (RMS) for many of the drugs that could be affected. The HPRA is also putting new systems in place to monitor stock levels, such as allowing stock to go to shelf life – as opposed the six-month flush out – as they plan for a hard Brexit.
Lorraine Nolan stressed the need for all stakeholders to embrace a flexible and creative approach so that the unique hurdles posed by Brexit can eventually be overcome in a way that does not risk patient safety: "A central tenet of the approach that we are taking is that we have to maintain the existing products and not lose any marketing authorisations, while probably accepting the fact that we will lose some, but we are trying to really minimise that."
Larry Ryan is the director of the independent market research group Behaviours and Attitudes and every year the Irish Pharmacy Union commissions a pharmacy-specific piece of research which is helpful in revealing the "gradual shifts in consumer behaviour that have implications for business."
Mr Ryan outlined his own experience with changing demographics and the impact this has had on his own professional life. Where once he spent a lot of time surveying behaviours and attitudes towards and around alcohol, he now spends a greater proportion of his time researching health.
Irish people are thinking healthier and are gradually becoming healthier as the impact of a more educated population takes effect. The most recent study also found that Irish people continue to enjoy shopping in large shopping centres, bucking an international trend where other nations appear to be returning to the main streets.
Interestingly, while millennials may be nurturing healthier life practices in the areas of diet and exercise, Larry Ryan outlined how they are spending more and more on grooming indulgences and as a symptom of the selfie generation, are "fundamentally more concerned with how they look as opposed to how they feel."
Jason Bradshaw of chartered accountancy firm JPA BrensonLawlor also delved deeper into the detail on demogrpahic trends: the number of over 85's is set to quadruple over the coming years, which will come as good news to those who are operating in areas with a high density of older people or in areas with a lot of nursing homes. There will also be an extra million people in the country by 2046, which will bring its own set of challenges, not least of all in terms of housing.
Profits and margins in pharmacy are steady but not ideal. The cost of renting is set to increase and this will continue to heap pressure on those who do not own their properties. Greenfield openings continue to be vulnerable and won't turn over as much profit as established businesses and may continue to be unviable for some time. Overheads are naturally rising in line with inflation and costs are also increasing. While eighty percent is a good figure, Jason Bradshaw finds it 'startling' that twenty percent of pharmacies still do not operate a website.
One way to ensure a steady stream of revenue while things continue to settle down is to engage with the state by providing specific GP-led services like vaccinations, weight management services, blood pressure monitoring, cardiovascular risk assessment, cholesterol testing and blood glucose monitoring. Educational events around weight and cholesterol management seem to work particularly well.
"These can drive footfall, can drive turnover and can really make a difference to the bottom line. Offering these services has had a big impact on turnover over the years so if we can roll these out more it will help to cover our costs."
Despite the warnings, Jason Bradshaw's message to pharmacy owners was essentially a positive one.
"While some of this commentary is coming across as maybe negative, we certainly aren't negative about the sector. Pharmacies are still very cashgenerative; debt is usually quite low so overall we are bullish about the sector so the message is: mind your balance sheet going forward and start thinking about maybe building up some cash reserves."
Pharmacy owners can take comfort from the fact that while they are still in recovery, some of the worse effects of the recession are thankfully now behind us. Be positive but by all means remain vigilant.


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Sun Harvest
It's been some time coming but we are certainly happy that a concerted effort is on the way to harness the rays of the sun, with the view of lessening our dependence on fossil fuels.
Certainly, spending in excess of $800 million on the importation of fuel fuels, which was pointed out is seven per cent of our GDP, is truly unbelievable and arguably unsustainable.
Just last week Barbados joined the world in celebrating World Environment Day and started the week of activities with a launch of an important project.
At that time we heard that over 100 Government buildings across the island will be outfitted with solar electricity systems. Some may say that Barbados may be a bit behind the mark, having made so many strides with solar energy so many years ago, but better late than never. It was pointed out that we are blessed with sunshine and we should use every opportunity to store its energy.
It is admirable that Government is moving beyond smaller projects and going on to a large scale project which will lead to tremendous savings in the long run. Those trial runs have had to be accelerated, particularly as Barbados was almost held to ransom when the price of barrels of oil made jaw-dropping spikes just a few years ago. We were virtually sitting ducks.
Imagine if we had a bit more control over some of our energy generation, particularly as it relates to our essential services, recognising that at times our generators fail to kick in when we need them most.
Whereas the island is described as the number one developing country, we truly need to be showcasing that we are head and shoulders above the others as it relates to sustainable energy solutions. Certainly we have to commend plans for a waste to energy plant and the conversion of bio-mass at Andrews' sugar factory into electricity, which together are expected to generate 50 megawatts of electricity.
Additionally, we heard of plans for the procurement of electric vehicles for the public sector, the distribution of energy efficient lights, the retrofitting of Government buildings with energy efficient technologies and the replacement of the over 25 000 street lights.
All of these initiatives, when juxtaposed, lengthen the string of projects that will not only start to see tremendous savings, but hopefully, will send a signal to both the private sector and householders that this is the way that we should be heading, so that they could take advantage of the incentives that are being made available.
With all of these new technologies, certainly there will be a need for operators and technicians which would suggest that there will be a number of new jobs that will be created in this new sector.
There will be a need for a mindset change, so that persons from a very young age will see the opportunities that exist and the new jobs that were never considered coming to the fore.
It is for this reason that a further effort will have to be made, not only to explore the opportunities that exist in terms of the new technologies, but to showcase to John Public that a sleuth of jobs are emerging and will be in high-demand within a few years.
All in all, harnessing the energy of the sun is just the first step; there is a lot more just waiting to be tapped into in the very near future.
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The Hardy Boyz said they were excited to be a part of WWE's New Era. But if they're not careful, that New Era may end up derailing their comeback: Jeff Hardy squared off one-on-one against one of the Hardys' No. 1 contenders, Cesaro, and despite the dream-match stakes of the contest, The Charismatic Enigma found himself upended and outsmarted right until the very end of the match.
Hardy found himself outmuscled too, as The King of Swing's prodigious strength allowed him to gain control of the match for the vast majority — at least until Jeff turned on the jets and clawed his way back. Cesaro continued to roll, but Hardy attacked wisely, unleashing a Whisper in the Wind, catching Cesaro with the Twist of Fate, and finally wrapping things up with the Swanton Bomb. It was enough to earn a handshake of respect from their challengers, but in two weeks, all of that goes out the door.
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In a new twist in the fight over Arizona's immigration law, Republican Gov. Jan Brewer on Tuesday asked a federal court to disallow foreign governments from joining the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit to overturn the law.
The move comes in response to a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling issued Monday, allowing nearly a dozen Latin American countries — Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Chile — to submit friend-of-the-court briefs in Justice's challenge to SB 1070, which Brewer signed into law in April and is considered one of the nation's toughest immigration-enforcement measures.
"As do many citizens, I find it incredibly offensive that these foreign governments are using our court system to meddle in a domestic legal dispute and to oppose the rule of law," the Republican governor said in a statement shortly after the state's motion was filed Tuesday evening.
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WWF Reserve, Saline di Trapani
To reach the Salina reserve from where my mother lives, taking the most direct route, took me about an hour, including a few stops to capture images, to cover the nearly 5 km journey on foot. I left early so as to cover as much distance as I could before the temperature rose, which it did well into the 30s celcius by the time I got there. I must have been out to punish myself for some reason.
Salt pans or, more accurately, evaporation ponds and irrigation channel
The purpose of my outing was to capture some images of the now disused evaporation ponds that form the reserve, to visit the WWF centre and, hopefully, to see some bird life including Greater Flamingos. I was out of luck with the flamingos that will arrive later in the summer but also with the WWF centre which was closed. On reflection I have never seen the place open but I have seen reports from those who have visited.
WWF information board
- The roadside edge of the salt ponds have tall reeds that obscure the view. There are a couple of breaks in the reeds, including a simple wooden "hide" at one corner of a pond, so I was able to get good views of a few birds.
WWF sitting area and "hide"
I am not usually lucky enough to get close to birds in the wild but they were kind to me and allowed me to get some reasonable shots of Little Terns, Avocets, Black-winged Stilts and egrets. In addition to the bird pics I bagged a few of the salt pans and the old windmills that were used in the past to pump water from the pans. I could hear reed warblers of some kind but didn't see these elusive birds.
Avocet (image to be replaced from camera later this month)
On the way back I saw a kestrel, a few moorhens and a family of mallard. A couple of years ago I saw Spoonbills, Shelduck, Greater Flamingos and some shorebirds.
Overall it was a productive outing, though really hot on the way back. I was disappointed that the WWF centre was closed but perhaps on a future visit I will have a chance to talk to the staff about the habitat.
Salt production is still a significant industry in Trapani using modern methods of production. In addition to the ponds near the reserve there is large production areas at between Trapani and Marsala.
How to get there
I do not recommend walking unless you are very keen to get exercise.
By car, take the SP21 road from Trapani to Marsala. It passes the WWF centre where there is on-road parking on the side road outside the centre (not on the main highway).
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel, The Beautiful and Damned, is a savage and haunting satire of the young, rootless postwar generation who lived intent only on the pursuit of wealth and decadent pleasure.
Anthony Patch is a 1920s socialite and the presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune. His marriage to the beautiful but selfish Gloria is idyllic at first, but the union slowly disintegrates as reality sets in and their sole goal becomes Anthony's grandfather's fortune. Gloria's beauty fades, and Anthony's drinking takes its toll.
Charting the corrosive attraction of wealth and malign influence, The Beautiful and Damned is also a vivid portrait of early-20th-century New York and the sights and sounds of the city's burgeoning night life.
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- Kristi R.
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Rich people wasting their lives.
I like the way Fitzgerald uses words. That is why I listened to this book. I don't think it is his best work, because it was hard for me to care about these people. Gloria is a beautiful, pampered girl who expects to get whatever she wants whenever she wants it. She does grow up before the end of the book, so that is at least something.
Anthony Patch is the supposed hero of the piece. He does nothing in the book but wait for his grandfather to die so he can inherit 41 million dollars. Trouble is, his grandfather disapproves of his drinking and doing nothing so he disinherits him. So Anthony gets a lawyer and fights the will in the courts which takes five years to come to a final decision. In the meantime he has an affair, tries wall street, sales and even the army, but never finds a career. He takes up drinking full time and his way of economizing is to buy his booze by the case...
It's hard to like Anthony but it is enlightening to see how people with a trust fund and a promise of more can waste their lives if they have no real guidance from anyone.
Kirby Heybourne does an adequate job as narrator. I can't complain about his reading it just wasn't special.
I recommend this book if you are a fan of Fitzgerald's and I fully intend on reading Tender is the Night in the future.
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How could the same F. Scott Fitzgerald who composed such a brilliant novel in The Great Gatsby have preceded it with such a lifeless moral tale?
A bantam-cock and his haughty hussy, Anthony and Gloria Patch, squander their days for more than a decade of their lives anticipating an inheritance of a large part of the estate of Anthony's grandfather, a Rockefeller-type magnate, who excludes them from his Last Will and Testament because of their debauched style of living.
It's just hard to be captivated by two despicable anti-heroes.
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Jobelis Consultancy - Our client, a market leading player in the Mobile Telecommunications industry in Africa is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Talent Acquisition
Job Description
We have a requirement for a Head, Talent Acquisition to be based in London, UK. This position will own (design, source and implement) and define the Group's Talent Acquisition strategy, policies, process, tools and systems, and will coordinate harmonisation of the Talent Acquisition process across the company's Operational entities.
This role also directs the recruiting team to source and acquire candidates for critical positions across the organisation, while delivering Talent Acquisition initiatives and an exceptional hiring manager experience.
The role holder also acts as a subject matter expert for talent acquisition and pro-actively manages the recruitment team and the third party vendors.
Job Description
Manage resource allocation within the recruitment team to ensure appropriate recruiting services provision for professional and critical hiring requirements as per the agreed service levels (SLAs)
Ensure that recruiting services effectively meet business demand for professional and niche skilled requirements
Up-skill recruiting and sourcing specialist(s) to embed best practices of talent acquisition process into the recruitment team and to handle hiring at all levels
Act as an escalation point in relation to recruitment service delivery issues and to effectively manage the internal recruitment team
Foster collaboration within the recruitment team, and liaise with business stake holders and hiring managers
Provide recruiting direction and leadership as part of the HR Services Leadership Team.
Establish highly efficient and effective work procedures to ensure high quality recruiting services are provided
Internal stakeholder facing role and will be responsible for weekly/monthly reviews
Contribute to a positive team culture and working environment
Retain managerial responsibility for own team and follow leadership standards.
Manage delivery of end to end Recruiting service across all hiring levels, including branding, sourcing, and contracting
Responsible for candidate tracking to drive efficiencies and to push the strategic direction of effectively engaging the candidate at all stages in the process
Measure, assess and continuously improve the effectiveness of the Recruitment team
Working with preferred list of vendors and continous process monitoring through vendor evaluations and management
Keeping abreast of market intelligence and industry trends
Ensure the recruiting process is in alignment with our company's business policies and procedures by fostering and examining workforce plans, understanding the labor markets, and looking at global considerations.
Understand the various workforce segments and the positions within these segments, as well as the skills, competencies, and experiences required for success.
Create activities that help to expose, articulate and define our company's image, culture, unique differentiators, reputation, and products and services. Help attract quality candidates and show what it is like to work for our company.
Define and understand the audiences in which our company needs to source for specific roles. Apply different sourcing strategies based on the understanding of the jobs and where the candidates will come from to fill specific roles.
Build a positive candidate experience, manage candidate groups, and preserve relationships for those candidates not selected.
Track and use key metrics to drive continual improvement regarding recruitment decisions, to ultimately improve the quality of hire.
Have a deep understanding of the recruiting funnel to drive quality candidates and interest in our company and services. Establish and maintain a social presence through various channels such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Also, understand the tools outside of those channels to further support, promote, and attract quality candidates.
Responsible for developing cost- and time-effective recruitment strategies for implementation by the recruitment team and in-country HR. This covers the full recruitment lifecycle – candidate sourcing, advertising, agency management, candidate management, pre-offer checks, offer preparation, negotiation & appointment.
Provide tools and techniques to assist the business with candidate selection (including preparing for and leading interviews & assessments) to facilitate fair, objective and quality selection decisions (in accordance with relevant legislative and professional requirements).
Oversee recruitment approval management for the Region – including both internal and external (Group Function & global headcount) approval processes.
Maintain the Recruitment Directive, Roles & Responsibility Matrix and any other Recruitment-related governance documentation.
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Design and implement employer branding strategies to attract top calibre talent in the Region. This includes the definition and practical implementation of an Employer Value Proposition (EVP).
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JNN 4th Sept 2013 Cairo : An Egyptian military court on Tuesday sentenced 11 Muslim Brotherhood members to life in prison for violence targeting the army in the port city of Suez last month. And also ordered closure of four Television Channels . Continue reading
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Civilians Join Fight Against Nigeria's Wahabi Boko Haram Terrorists
JNN 4th Sept 2013 DAKAR, SENEGAL — In Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, the birthplace of Wahabi Islamist Boko Haram, hundreds of young men have formed units of a civilian vigilante group that now is actively working to hunt down terrorists alongside the military. In doing so, the vigilantes have themselves become targets. Continue reading
Baghadad's Shiite Neighborhood's Once again rocked by Car Bomb Blasts , 47 Killed Dozens Injured.
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Bondtech BMG-X2 Extruder - C-C distance of 20.00
This extruder comes without mounts. Find the aluminum mounts here.
Based on Bondtech's proven BMG design that utilizes an internal gearing ratio of 3:1 together with precision cnc-machined hardened steel drive gears to give you a compact powerhouse for all your multi extrusion applications. Whether you require high resolution prints with small nozzles or high-flow prints with big nozzles the optimized gearing ratio combined with Bondtech's industry leading drive gears provides unparalleled pushing power and lightning fast retractions in a lightweight and compact dual extrusion package.
Bondtech's unique Dual-Drive technology delivers uninterrupted material flow without fear of grinding or slipping in even the most demanding conditions.
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Bondtech's new BMG X2 extruder feeds all material with high reliability, from slippery nylons and soft TPU/TPE filaments to highly rigid and sometimes brittle carbon-filled high-strength materials. The extruder is designed for 1.75 mm filaments, but has been tested to ensure performance of filament from 1.5mm up to 2.0mm allowing for high reliability regardless of the tolerance of the filament used. The filament path is fully guided throughout the extruder body and the housing maintains tight tolerances to the drive gears mitigating the chances of filament misfeed when the hotend experiences increased back pressure or highly flexible filaments are used.
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The thumbscrew tensioners allows the user to fine-tune the pressure exerted by the drive gears onto the filament. This gives you the power to adjust according to your preferences and to optimize for the type of material you are using.
To be able to do material changes in a snap, simply activate the Quick-Release lever to release the tension and easily pull the material out of the extruder.
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SCCBC Summer Driver Training 2019
Sports Car Club of BC
Registration closed May 24, 2019 11:59 PM on May 24, 2019 11:59 PM PDT Registration ends May 24, 2019 11:59 PM on May 24, 2019 11:59 PM PDT Registration opens December 1, 2018 12:00 AM on December 1, 2018 12:00 AM PST Registration runs from December 1, 2018 12:00 AM to May 24, 2019 11:59 PM
2019 Summer Driver Training
Registration is Full!
May 25, June 1 & 2, 2019
The Race Driver Training Program is organized and operated by the SCCBC's Race Drivers Committee. Membership on this committee is by invitation. The members of this committee are a group of the best racers in the club. Most have won championships in their class and others are those who have done consistently well over the years and proven themselves capable of excelling in all race conditions and have demonstrated an ability to teach their craft to others.
The three day course includes 1 day of classroom instruction and 2 days of on-track instruction. Students are assigned an instructor which they may share with one or two other students. In the classroom session, the students will engage in discussions with several instructors and study the Race Driver Training Manual. This covers the basics such as seating position, shifting, racing lines and apexes, and general race procedures.
The on-track instruction starts with a walk of the track and a description of the corners. Next, comes several exercises including threshold braking, cornering and vision segments before beginning slow speed dual instruction sessions where the instructor drives the car around the track at slow speed while pointing out the racing line and apex in each of the corners. Then it's the student's turn to drive. By the end of the first day on track, the students have increased their driving speed considerably. The second day on the track starts with a short review, then it's back out on the track. The speed is slowly increased with each session, until the student is comfortable driving the track at near racing speeds.
The students are observed by the instructors throughout the entire weekend. They are given feedback on their driving position, and control in the driver's seat, as well as their chosen line through the corners. At the end of the course, those who have successfully completed the course and who intend to go racing may purchase a novice racing license from one of the race licensing bodies. Three races must be completed under observation as a novice after which time a driver may upgrade to a senior license, which allows them to compete in club championship races. For more information on our Race Driver Training Program email: firstname.lastname@example.com
This course is mainly for people intending to go racing and for those wishing to improve on their driving skill. Upon completion the course is recognized by ASN CANADA FIA, CACC, ICSCC, and usually SCCA, for qualification toward a novice race license. For further information on novice requirements, contact the CACC Novice Director at firstname.lastname@example.com
Entries are now open, and close one week prior to the first date of the course (on a first come, first serve basis).
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January 7 by Russell Banzon
It's not often Fortune 1000 companies update their contract management systems. In fact, it's rare they even think about their contract management processes at all outside of compliance risk.
Sales effectiveness is constantly top of the mind in the C-Suite because they want to drive revenue through the roof. However, contract management is a powerful process that strongly affects not only the bottom line, but the top line as well. About 80% of this year's top line revenue is tied to last year's contracts. Contracts that people, frankly, don't have much insight into.
2. 44% of companies said it takes more than two days to execute a standard non-disclosure agreement (NDA) – Speed is imperative in closing deals, and sales cycles need to be as efficient as possible. Standard agreements like an NDA cannot bottleneck the sales process because the customer will not wait, especially if a competitor is faster. Don't let contract management undermine your first mover advantage.
Speed. Visibility. Control.
These three flaws are where contract management systems need to be improved in 2015. Companies need to identify a solution which can be their single source of truth, not only for the contract management space, but for their entire sales cycles. Making investments in this Quote-to-Cash process will help increase the top line and increase efficiency, which will translate prodigiously to the bottom line, leaving you and your customers in a happier state.
Download the full 2014 year-end report, Contract Management Flaws that are Submarining your Business, to identify more ways your company will benefit from updating your contract management system.
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Q: What are the Rules of Golf?
A: The Rules of Golf, effective January 1, 2019 (PDF)
Q: What exactly is SGA Tour?
A: We are classified as a "traveling tournament association-Type 3" and our association is the prototype for all such clubs across the country. The SGA Tour plays tournaments all around the Rochester suburbs area. We are a member club of the NYS Golf Association (NYSGA) and the USGA, which qualifies our Members for participation in NYSGA and USGA sponsored events (when registering show home course as: SGA Tour).
Q: What's involved?
A: You join as a Member and that allows you to play as many or few events as you wish. We offer 40 events in 2019, all on weekends and 3 special events. The season runs from late-April through late October.
Q: How many events do I have to play?
A: One-third of our Members play only 6–10 events each year. You can play as often as you'd like (or as often as your schedule allows). You can play as many events as possible but only first 20 events will count for prizes and stats.
Q: What does it cost?
A: The SGA annual Membership is $85 for all SGA Members or $95.00 for SGA members with GHIN under NYSGA. Then you just pay per event. The events are priced at reduced or normal greens fees plus $3 sweeps.
Q: Is there a deadline to become a Tour Member?
A: No, we accept Membership applications all through the season, but the earlier you join, the more events you have from which to choose.
Q: Can I bring a Guest to play?
A: No, with exception - we are a membership tour, only former board members can be guests. Also, the Sumner Sizzler an Fall classic are open to Guests.
A: Events average over 100 on per Saturday. At least 10%-15% of all golfers in the field will win some prize at each event. The most common form of prize is a Dick's Sporting goods gift card. We also have hundreds of dollars in sponsor certificates to award as prizes this year. In total, we expect to award more than $15,000 in certificates again in the future.
Q: What if I don't have an official handicap?
A: We are licensed to issue official USGA handicaps to our Members. If you don't have one, we can start one for you. All you need is to post 5 scores into the GHIN system. A competitor that has not posted five scores prior to a revision date will not have a handicap index. No handicap index renders the competitor NH, no handicap. To establish a handicap for the event, it shall be calculated after the completion of the stipulated round using the following formula: Subtract 18 hole par from competitor's gross score. 50% of the difference is used for competition handicap for that event only. Example: Gross Score 100 – Par 70 = 30 x 50% = 15 Competition Handicap. Note: Team best ball score cannot be calculated until the NH player has completed his round.
Q: I have scores from last year. Can I post them now to get a handicap? A: By USGA Rule, you may not post scores from last year unless last year you were a member of a club authorized to issue handicap indexes, you paid the yearly dues and you were issued a GHIN number. The SGA Tour issues GHIN numbers to new members that do not have one. This number is used for any club you may join. For questions regarding handicaps email the Handicap Chairman. firstname.lastname@example.com
Q: What are the rules of play?
A: We abide by USGA rules (link above). No gimmes, mulligans, or "winter rules." We do our best to protect the field and the integrity of the game. We also have a Rules Committee which we use as a resource for establishing SGA Tour local rules to govern our events.
Q: How large is Membership?
A: The past 8 years, Membership has averaged around 300. Women comprise 25% of our membership.
A: Yes, but you need to have at least 7 rounds during the tour to qualify.
Q: What's the level of competition?
A: We always have gross and net prizes, and the whole field is always eligible for both. 25% of the Members have a single digit handicap. Another 30% is higher than 20. If you like scratch competition, you'll find it. If you usually shoot high 90s, you'll find friends at that level, too. The average handicap index is 13.5. It's always a tournament when you play—and it's only as competitive as you want to make it.
Q: What are your cancellation policies?
A: You may cancel any time up until the registration deadline (usually the Friday before an event), without penalty.
Q: Does the SGA have a Code of Conduct
A: The SGA has adopted the NYSGA Code of Conduct. We are all here to have a good time. When members are teamed up with other members that do not conduct themselves within the spirit of the SGA the round is no longer enjoyable. Improper conduct on the course will not be tolerated and will lead to DQ for first offense and SUSPENSION FROM THE SGA ON THE SECOND OFFENSE. Improper conduct off the course where a member represents the SGA (District Events, meetings etc.) will also have consequences that could lead to suspension.
A: A Course Handicap represents the number of strokes needed from a specific set of tees to play to the level of a scratch golfer; i.e., to the USGA Course Rating. The calculation of a Course Handicap only includes a player's Handicap Index® and the Slope Rating® of the tees being played. When a USGA Course Rating difference exists among competitors, they are playing to different benchmarks, and an adjustment equal to the full difference in USGA Course Rating must be made in order for the competition to be equitable
Q: How are ties broken?
A: In the event of a tie between individuals in a gross or net score, or between teams in team Best Ball, the winner will be determined by the following USGA procedure:
Appendix I - Local Rules; Conditions of the Competition
Part C, 10
(c) If a play-off of any type is not feasible, matching score cards is recommended. The method of matching cards should be announced in advance and should also provide what will happen if this procedure does not produce a winner. An acceptable method of matching cards is to determine the winner on the basis of the best score for the last nine holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, determine the winner on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18th hole. If this method is used in a competition with a multiple tee start, it is recommended that the "last nine holes, last six holes, etc." is considered to be holes 10-18, 13-18, etc.
For competitions where the handicap stroke table is not relevant, such as individual stroke play, if the last nine, last six, last three holes scenario is used, one-half, one-third, one-sixth, etc. of the handicaps should be deducted from the score for those holes. In terms of the use of fractions in such deductions, the Committee should act in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant handicapping authority.
In competitions where the handicap stroke table is relevant, such as four-ball stroke play and bogey, par and Stableford competitions, handicap strokes should be taken as they were assigned for the competition, using the players' respective stroke allocation table(s)."


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For unofficial results on election night, visit the Vermont Secretary of State's election results page. Results reported for Federal, statewide, Senate and House Seats. https://electionresults.vermont.gov/Index.html#/ In September and October, Town Meeting TV will bring you live candidate forums for all federal, statewide and local elections.


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It's camping season again! Time for you and your pets to have some fun! Camping with your pets can be a lot of fun, but there are some precautions that you should take. Make sure your pets are on flea, tick and heartworm prevention. You can purchase those at your veterinarian. A small first aid kit Read more »
Available now! Video Visits. Wait less, save time and still get the best care.
See an Adobe doctor from the comfort of your home or while you guys are out for a walk. Video visits available* Tuesday-Saturday 7am-4pm with Dr Lau! See our Video Visit page for more information on this exciting new service!
Foxtails-Watch Out!
If you own a dog, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about. If you have a dog and you don't know about foxtails, keep reading. Foxtails are small plant awns or seed-bearing structures, usually of the genus Hordeum. Starting in the Spring and continuing through the Summer, plants shed them indiscriminately. We started to Read more »
K9 Influenza Has Returned to the Bay Area. Vaccine Info From Adobe Doctors:
Recently there have been confirmed cases of Canine Influenza in the bay area. Adobe does recommend the Canine Influenza Vaccine, especially if your pet comes in contact with other dogs. Here are the recommended guidelines for vaccination. 1. If your dog has not been vaccinated, they will need one vaccine now and a booster in Read more »
Detailed Video Visit Triage List
Video Visits are coming soon! We are just getting prepared for them. Here's some info of what we think will work well for the video visits once they are up and running! Video visits work great for a lot of medical concerns, but not for everything. At Adobe, we want to make sure we are Read more »
Wait less. Be comfortable. Get an Adobe LA appt today.
Now offering scheduled, same day, urgent care visits Sat & Sun with our Adobe Los Altos doctors for current clients. These appointments will be opened at 7am in the morning on Saturday and Sundays. Did Fido vomit last night and didn't want breakfast this morning? Is Fluffy limping after jumping off the cat tree? Call Read more »
Fleas catch you by surprise?!
Don't worry, Dr Lau has advice to help you decide which flea and tick products is right for your pet! "My pet has fleas. What can I do about it?" and other FAQ Fleas are very common in our area year-round (but especially in the warmer months). Fleas bite pets as a food source but Read more »
Video Visits Available Now!
Wait Less, Save time and still get the best care! See an Adobe doctor from the comfort of your home or while you guys are out for a hike. Use a simple app to do a video call to talk to the doctor, explain what is going on with Fluffy or Fido, and get recommendations Read more »
Schedule nail trims with groomers and help keep them Fear Free!
Starting Monday May 13th, we will no longer be providing nail trimservices that are not medically necessary. We strive to keep nail trims Fear Free for all of our patients. For many pets, a groomer is the best choice for this service. There is a small number of pets who can't go to the groomer Read more »
Telemedicine for Chickens
Adobe Animal Hospital introduces COOP CALLS! Telemedicine for Chickens. Due to the recent case of Newcastle disease in the area, Adobe is not able to see chickens within the hospital, so we are now offering video appointments for you and your chickens. To schedule an appointment, your chicken needs to have been seen by Adobe Read more »


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Kampa Motor Rally Air Pro 260 VW Drive-Away Colour: ONE COLOUR
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- Commercial property
- Freehold and leasehold acquisitions
- Lettings and disposals including sale and purchase of businesses
- Conditional development agreements including planning and licensing
- General landlord and tenant work
- Portfolio management
- Support work to the corporate and commercial team
About Clare
Clare is a partner in the Commercial Property Department.
Clare works for a variety of clients ranging from large retail (including a national clothing retailer) and leisure companies to smaller individuals starting up a new business. She also acts for a number of developers primarily in commercial and mixed use schemes and student accommodation. In addition Clare works for health clients in the acquisition and development of doctors' surgeries, care homes and children's nurseries.
Clare also acts for lenders on commercial property finance transactions providing independent advice to lenders.
Clare is a member of the Insolvency and Recoveries Team advising insolvency practitioners and assisting in the sale of insolvent business where property is involved.
Clare has done a fantastic job for the Bank in what was a challenging situation at times. Clare was calm, professional and quick to respond on what ended up demanding quite a bit of her time. I just wanted to pass on my appreciation and thanks to Clare.
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National Westminster Bank plc
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Afghanistan ready for maiden test against top-ranked India
India is the nursery of Afghan cricket providing since 2015 a safe sanctuary to players to practice the "gentlemen's" game in a peaceful environment sans daily bombings and terrorist attacks that their native land is today known for. Cricket is no escape from what is happening back home, but when 11 of their players celebrate on the field, the whole of Afghanistan will support and so will the world.
How to Watch the 2018 Fifa World Cup Online For Free
Fox Sports will be producing soccer shows and broadcasting games live. The official FIFA app (otherwise known as 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Official App), is there to notify you about pretty much everything that happens in the tournament.
Manchester City to start title defence at Arsenal
The most noteworthy quirk is that new Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been handed a baptism of fire as a welcome present, with the Gunners scheduled to face Man City and Chelsea in their first two games of the season. While Pep Guardiola and Maurico Pochettino are said to be unconcerned by the situation, The Times report that Mourinho is angry with the Premier League and their decision-making process.
Peru vs Denmark goal updates and latest scores from Russian Federation
Denmark were far from their best against Peru , but goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel simply would not be beaten. Schmeichel was also fortunate, and not only on Cueva's missed penalty kick. Denmark have withstood a strong performance from Peru to register a 1-0 victory in Saturday's World Cup opener in Saransk. "They got very little and probably deserved more - sometimes that happens".
Taxi driver crashes into group of World Cup fans in Russian Federation
Two Mexican nationals, who had come to Russian Federation for the World Cup , were among the injured in the incident. The driver, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, said he did not act on objective, according to Moscow authorities. Mexico are due to play Germany at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday in the city and two Mexican women are in a stable condition after the incident, the country's embassy in Moscow said on Twitter.
Tiger Woods struggles at U.S. Open
Stallings asked. "I mean, it just doesn't happen". But he settled down to par the remaining four holes, although he missed a birdie opportunity at the par-5 16th. He's never had four double bogeys in a round, regardless of tournament. Previous year at Erin Hills, the field shattered the record for most subpar rounds at a United States open.


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Joe Jonas Talks "Shagging, Marrying, Killing" Exes Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid, and Demi Lovato
Well, this is awkward. Joe Jonas was put in quite the difficult situation on Thursday's episode of Watch What Happens Live where the DNCE frontman fielded personal questions from host Andy Cohen on the "Plead the Fifth" segment.
For the last question, the Bravo host decided to take the former boy band member on a trip down relationship memory lane, putting Jonas in a bit of a conundrum by asking him whom out of ex-girlfriends Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid, and Demi Lovato he would rather shag, marry, or kill. And instead of pleading the fifth, the forthright singer decided to take a stab at the question!
The 26-year-old had no problems with coming up with a potential wife, naming Camp Rock co-star Demi Lovato, whom he dated for only two months in March 2010. "I'll marry Demi. She's a friend," he said.
The singer then confirmed, "This is a game, right?" before deciding that he would "shag Taylor," whom he dated back in 2008 for four months before reportedly ending the relationship via a 27-second phone call. That left Gigi, whom Jonas dated most recently in 2015 for five months, for the kill category.
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While many members of the community and press have been wholly negative about Star Wars: The Old Republic's turn to Free to Play, Executive Producer, Jeff Hickman is talking about its success. In fact, he's so pleased with the way things have turned out, he's talking about the future and some of the big changes coming to the futuristic MMO.
While Jeff doesn't disclose numbers, he says 'the game is incredibly healthy with an ever increasing number of players who are actively playing' The servers, apparently, are rocking!
Jeff also said that changes will be coming to a 'special PvP area'. He also told us to expect lots of endgame content, improvements to IIlum, and the return of the Gree Conclave.
Jeff has also announced that same-gender romance will come to SWTOR with the expansion. "I want to reveal today that we are adding SGR with some NPCs on Makeb and do intend on pursuing more SGR options in the future,"
Some other significant points Jeff raised include the ability to copy characters to a test server in the first half of the year, more Elder Game Content, and a new approach to Open World PVP. The full address can be seen here
Jeff didn't share many new details about Rise of the Hutt Cartel, SWTOR's first major expansion, though did reveal there will be 5 new levels, a new planet (Makeb), new storylines, skills, abilities and systems. To give you some idea of the new planet's scope, Senior Community Co-ordinator, Allison Berryman, addressed some common questions back in December. "To give you all a better idea of Makeb's scope," she said, "it's a planet of equal size to our larger planets and it contains a variety of areas — sprawling mesas, underground caverns, garden estates, and more."
Berryman went on to talk in more detail about the inhabitants of the planet and the struggles they're facing. 'The people of Makeb have remained neutral in wars between the great political powers in the galaxy. Relying on their wealth, isolation, and an army of mercenaries, the citizens have enjoyed centuries of prosperity. However, in the midst of the current galactic conflict, the Hutt Cartel has recognized the planet as a crucial stepping stone to increase their organization's standing and reclaim the strength of their ancestors' empire. They've hired Makeb's mercenaries away and have made the citizens prisoners in their own homes, forcing them to reach out to the Republic in a desperate bid for rescue.'
Berryman also made it clear that character development will be a big part of the expansion. "As part of the new content, every skill tree will be expanding and you can expect significant updates. Players will earn a new skill point with each level, and new skills will be available in each skill tree. Additionally, a new active ability will be introduced for each advanced class."
Check out the links below for more detailed responses. More news on SWTOR as we get it.
(Source: Massively, SWTOR.com, Darth Hater)
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Discovering Dante's Florence: enriching modern cultural and religious life
Academics: Professor C. Honess and Dr M. Treherne, Faculty of Arts
The University of Leeds has enriched contemporary cultural and religious life by exploring the relationship between Dantes poetry and the everyday experience of life in late medieval Italy and developing new ways of experiencing Dantes work.
Research in Dante studies has tended to treat political, religious and intellectual traditions as though they were divorced from the context in which Dante would have known them. Researchers at Leeds have been at the forefront of a new move to explore the connection between the historical context of late medieval Italy, and the poetic form through which Dante engages with that context. Current Leeds work builds on this focus to examine how religious life was experienced in Florence in the 1280s and 1290s, when Dante was likely to have been studying theology in the city.
Boosting the Florentine tourist industry
The historic centre of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site visited by around ten million people every year but until recently late medieval Florence was barely visible in tourist materials, overshadowed as it is by Florences later Renaissance art and architecture. Leeds collaborated with UNESCO and the Comune di Firenze to develop new tourist itineraries. Grounded in the researchs close attention to local context, these enable tourists to experience the religious and intellectual sites of Dantes Florence and encourage visitors to return.
By exploring Dantes engagement with his religious context and demonstrating that religious experience in Dantes work shapes experiences of time, subjectivity and the sacred, Leeds has opened up hidden dimensions of the poetrys theology and helped groups examining their own spirituality and belief. Leeds has a thriving partnership with the Diocese of Wakefield and ran a course in 2012 helping priests, monks, religious educators and interested lay people connect with religious experience today. Leeds has also led Christian and Humanist thinking groups, encouraging further engagement with Dante.
Bringing Dante to a wider public
The research team has worked with Opera North, Leeds Cathedral Choir, Wakefield Cathedral and Wakefield LitFest, and the University of Leeds Chamber Choir to present an original programme of artistic and cultural events based on religious culture in Dantes Florence, providing a rich, accessible encounter with Dantes poetry for audiences.
series of events on Dante, attracting audiences of up to 200 per event,
and online resources including podcasts and lectures, have also opened
up the research and Dantes poetry to the public.
Funders: Arts & Humanities Research Council and British Academy
Leeds has added a crucial new dimension to Florences attractions as a tourist destination with significance both in terms of tourists experience and of our economic and heritage strategies.UNESCO and the Comune di Firenze


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The Senior Transportation Specialist will develop and implement the new approved procurement plan for the transportation activities (Overseas Transport / Shipping) of our partner.
The person in this position will be responsible for following tasks:
- Lead cross-functional teams with focus on early involvement of business & functional stakeholders
- Responsible for strategic sourcing (SSM) for transportation with focus on TCO optimization
- Conclude framework agreements
- Accountable for the implementation, communication & optimization of framework agreements
- Perform high value / critical spot buys (based on thresholds)
- Track value for the transportation & logistic activities
- Develop and sustain supplier relationship with key suppliers in order to realize TCO optimization
- Follow up reporting and key metrics
- Responsible for the Purchasing channel strategy and Supplier segment strategy
- Implement customer satisfaction improvement actions
- Manage framework agreement optimization actions
- Supplier performance improvement actions
- You will report to the Director of the Center of Excellence
- You have a master degree, an additional degree in Logistics, Customs, Forwarding is a plus;
- You are fluent in at least 2 of the 3 following languages: Dutch, French and English;
- A solid experience in the forwarding/logistic business is required, possibly as client;
- You have a passion for logistics and have a real interest in the construction industry;
- You're familiar with all different modes of international (intercontinental) transport and have good knowledge how to deal with it and to combine them in different ways taking into consideration the tasks and responsibilities of each party concerned;
- You have good understanding of international business: purchase contracts, Incoterms, shipping terms, letters of credit, bank guarantees, custom issues…;
- You're creative, but at the same time, you will create a structure in order to deal with your numerous files with in a disciplined and constructive way;
- Exceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders or clients that have resulted in high client satisfaction.
- You are competent in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Word.
- Hands-on mentality combined with a solution-orientated work style and developed analytical skills.