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Friday 20 July 2012
It seems totally at odds with the idea of a protected and safe rehearsal schedule to slap a 'performance' in the middle of the final week; to expose actors still experimenting to the judgement of an audience. It feels like forcing the end product far too soon. However, the 'Work in Progress' performance that the team presented last night, in the final week of rehearsals, seemed a very natural part of the process helping the show to find its centre and, of course, an obvious way to introduce the third character to the piece; the audience.
I ♥ Peterborough is, in effect, a show within a show, Lulu and Hew in their living room exorcising memories, replaying the past, avoiding the truth. However, stories need telling to someone and stories told are nearly always changed and affected by the listener. That runs true for virtually all theatre but particularly so with this piece. As a director it is possible to sit through run after run and still not fully listen and observe the play until surrounded by an audience. The energy, the dynamics, the concentration in the room alters and you do genuinely begin to see the piece through others eyes for the very first time almost. Likewise an actor can have their comprehension of the piece shot into clarity by an audience; whether it's fear or adrenalin, moments of revelation happen in performance which stagger you, causing you to ask why you never noticed them before.
It is for this reason that so many companies have previews prior to officially opening for both director and actors to experience those moments of understanding and build them into a more complex production. The 'Work in Progress' evening has enabled a mini stock-take to happen with the luxury of a number of days rehearsal left in which to deepen the play. One of the major aspects of such a performance is having your attention steered towards an audiences understanding of the story; put simply, does it makes sense, can it be followed, are they getting what the playwright wants them to hear?
Story is so basic to theatre and yet so easy to mess up. Last night has shown Joel the areas that need attention. A striking effect of last night was the emotional impact the piece had. There was a tremendous sense of pride and ownership at there being such an astounding play about Peterborough, but also a profound connection with the characters of Lulu and Hew, irrespective of the location of the piece. We leave Peterborough today and move to Ipswich to open the play next Thursday.
Chris Hallam, Assistant Director
Wednesday 18 July 2012
So it is clear I haven't written anything for a few days but things have been getting hectic in the rehearsal room and Peterborough. Not least today with a phenomenal downpour causing us to leave the rehearsal room for short while due a leak, or 5. The Nene is looking pretty swollen here, and the theatre is very close to it!
It's been an exciting week in the movement of this play. What you are always looking for and hope will happen is when an actor suddenly throws in an idea which turns their performance around and finds the missing link that takes the piece to a different and surprising level. Milo made the dramatic move of playing Lulu in a more outrageous and seemingly inappropriate way in order to play and force some changes. However, it revealed how the script could cope with such a dramatic shift and served as a reminder that rehearsals are about making those choices you feel, or even know, won't work but can often provide some impressive solutions.
Joel is always pushing the actors to explore those gestures, those ideas. He does it by running sections a few times but with a different intention albeit pertinent to the characters. Asking to play a scene how Bill Hicks might do it (or Billy Connelly as Milo adapted it to) helped the actor to understand how many of the lines were of a 'stand-up' nature which fed in to a fresh approach to the character.
Today was also a good opportunity to do some physical character work with Jay and Milo while Joel sorted out the technical side for tomorrow nights 'Work in Progress' performance. To allow the actors to explore their characters physically, fuelled by the text but concentrating purely on how their bodies can express it, is a further way of layering the work they are doing. Some actors find it the first port of call when creating a role, others use it as a back up, some just work physically quite naturally, but it nearly always stimulates and prompts more questions and challenges.
Having read an earlier draft where the script felt like a comedy play and seen it go to some very dark places in subsequent drafts, the humour is now returning stronger than ever. Seeing that development makes me appreciate the complex relationship between the written word and performance, between text and subtext; just because a script reads dark it shouldn't necessarily be performed that way.
I♥Peterborough becomes a more complex and moving piece as Milo, Jay and Joel challenge themselves daily in how they present it. Tomorrow evening, 19th July, sees it put before an audience to gauge an early reaction. I'll let you know what happens.
Chris Hallam, Assistant Director
Sunday 15 July 2012
Day out of the rehearsal room today, researching.
So far with I ♥ Peterborough we have a gay Dad, a troubled musical son, a drag act and now a tornado. Why not? It is Peterborough after all.
Not necessarily a tornado hotspot in the same way as parts of America but Peterborough has had two in the past seven years and consequently makes a hugely important contribution to this production. So, my task today was to find out more about these phenomenons to help place them in context for Joel and the cast.
East Anglia is, apparently, quite prone to tornados. Geographically it is suited to them and they can range in intensity quite dramatically so anything from a Dust Devil up to something quite severe has occurred in this region. The biggest one to hit Peterborough was in 2005 and caused significant damage to particular areas of the city followed by a minor one in 2007. On both occasions they were the full on funnel twister types that remind us of images from films like The Wizard of Oz, which is no coincidence; Dorothy's search for home has strong parallels in this play and those killer-heels I spoke about earlier are in a pretty dramatic ruby red.
One of the great excitements of being involved in creating theatre is being able to layer images, ideas and themes; recognising references from other sources, seeing how they influence and seeing if they help in creating a richer piece.
Consequently, I found it fascinating when Joel asked me to pick 5 of the top confrontations between father and son from film, theatre etc. I'm not going to give away what they are until I see how they are, or even if, they are going to be used, but this weekend I need to source some scripts. (Darth Vadar and Luke Skywalker were in there though).
I also gained some further insight in to what Joel is looking for with this piece when he spoke to me about plays which have some bearing on the piece; Beckett's Endgame and Enda Walsh's Disco Pigs and Bed Bound. I'm going back in the rehearsal room on Friday so it will be interesting to watch rehearsals from a new perspective.
Keep you informed.
Chris Hallam, Assistant Director
I ♥ PETERBOROUGH: Assister Act
Thursday 12 July 2012
I should explain a little about what I am up to in this production.
I am assisting Joel so I am there to help wherever I can. This has ranged from checking availability of space and researching some props through to participating in rehearsals and researching material for either Joel or the cast but more of that tomorrow.
We were joined today by Silki, the Stage Manager, so one of my duties, to follow the script, has been taken over by her, freeing me up with other work.
An Assistant Directors job is notoriously flexible and you'd be hard pushed to find an exact job description for it. It can vary so much from director to director, company to company, with some directors wanting minimal input to you practically doing their job. It's usually a happy medium.
I'm enjoying sitting in on rehearsals and seeing how the dynamics of the piece are changing and developing and watching how the relationships, not just between the characters grow, but also between the cast and Joel. You gradually see shorthand developing with instructions, guidance and understanding between them and an ease and relaxation enabling more rapid and intense work.
It is fascinating (and rare) to watch how other directors work, the skills and disciplines they use to achieve a production. As one director said 'directing is like sex, you never normally get to see other people do it so you don't know if you're doing it right or not'. Through assisting you get that opportunity. To see directing, obviously.
One of my duties may be to take some rehearsals as some point in the process, or to go out to the piece when it is on tour to see that it is keeping to the production's aims. It is important to remember that it is the directors and the casts' show I am assisting on and to ensure it keeps within the parameters found in rehearsal. As rehearsals go on and things become more defined I will make notes of the intentions and aims as an aide memoir.
However, to throw a spanner into those works, the show obviously will breathe and grow when away from the rehearsal room so it's all a very big balancing act as to how you keep those original intentions clear without straight-jacketing the actors and the play.
Chris Hallam, Assistant Director
Wednesday 11 July 2012
So back on Monday and straight into the lads, all three, director included (never getting anyone to do what he wouldn't do himself), learning the Len Boone Shuffle to the iconic track Love Won't be Denied. Film was to be attached, but annoyingly the sound didn't record, so I will get another and post asap. This particular dance seems pretty central to a night out in Peterborough so its inclusion was essential; we're just looking for an opportunity to go out and practise in situ. Good Luck!
Amy Cook, the designer was in today having been out with Milo in London over the weekend finding the ideal dress and wig for his character. This afternoon saw 'Lulu' being physically put together. So along with the killer-heels Milo had been mastering over the past week makeup dress and wig were added. Make up can obviously play a huge part in the development of a character and the telling of the story but when it is feminine make up being placed on a man it becomes even more so. It will be interesting to see how the makeup develops over the next few weeks, and how its application by Jay as Hew adds to that.
Not wanting to reveal all, photos will be limited on this part of the play.
This unusual story between father and son is meaning the actors are having to explore and experiment considerably; ever tried dressing a man in a silk dressing gown whilst dancing the Macarena? It is a surprisingly tender moment
The pure text work has taken a back place and Joel is moving through the piece unit by unit and taking advantage of the time available to him having a shortish script and just two actors to thoroughly play about with ideas and staging. Taking the unit to bits, being constantly reminded of its aim, exploring, playing, experimenting with it before running them together is enabling the actors to find clear and dramatically varied character personalities. Some very moving storytelling is already coming through and with the actors still throwing out new ideas every time watching is totally gripping as new story elements are developed and clarified.
Chris Hallam, Assistant Director
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Here is a first report back from a sadly very wet and grey Peterborough, having completed the first week of rehearsals for Eastern Angles new production of 'I Peterborough.
The elements seem to know this play and the nature of the piece, having blasted us with an atmospheric introduction to the city, a city very much at the heart of playwright Joel Horwood's latest work. This weather is helping tap into Peterborough. A city often overlooked but we're quickly discovering it has a very strong character and presence; a personality built from medieval streets, 70's planners, diverse cultural mix, railways, fens and the skies.
My name is Chris Hallam and assisting Joel Horwood and Ivan Cutting (the directors) over the next three weeks, through to its 'work in progress' night in Peterborough, its opening in Ipswich and its departure to Edinburgh for the festival in August.
So, a quick introduction to the team. As well as Joel and Ivan there are the two actors Milo Twomey playing Lulu and Jay Taylor playing Hew, Amy Cook the designer and Steve Cooney Production Manager. Silki Morrison, the Stage Manager, Penny Griffin, the Lighting Designer and those in the Eastern Angles office I have yet to meet. We do of course have Keeley Mills in the Peterborough office being of huge support and with invaluable local advice.
I don't won't to give too much away about the play too soon, but it's fair to say that 'I ♥ Peterborough' is a complex, moving and darkly funny piece looking at the relationship between a father, Lulu, and his newly discovered son. A relationship dictated and formed by its intriguing location. As you can tell by the father's name of Lulu this is not a straightforward story. However, more of that in future blogs.
The first week has been very much focussed on the script taking it from draft 3 to draft 7 through reading, discussing, playing and a lot of uniting (more shortly) in order to produce a rehearsal script on which rehearsal proper began on Monday 9th. At the same time Milo and Jay have been working on some seminal songs of the 80', learning the Macarena, the 'Len Boone Shuffle' (a dance well known to you Peterborians) and, in Milo's case, learning to walk in high heels and playing with electric fags. Getting more interested?
The script has moved on quickly, thanks largely to the process of Uniting, a method of rehearsal or preparation that heavily divides theatre practitioners. Briefly, it is a process where you split the script up into units of sense, ideas, emotional journeys etc. which can be anything from one line of text or a stage direction through to a few pages (this play has nearly 50 units over 30 pages) and giving them highly specific active titles i.e. 'Surviving alone' or 'Running the gauntlet'. When it comes to rehearsal these titles give the actors an instant understanding of each section and a sense of how they could play it. Through uniting actors can develop a clear and manageable overall understanding of their journey's and the arc of the play. It is a very slow and precise process, not everyone is a fan of it and it is not necessarily suited to every play. However, the focussed, intelligent and hugely detailed work put in by Joel, Milo and Jay paid off when at the end of the first week they were able to do a very rough run through of the piece giving an extremely clear idea of the story and strong hints as to how their personal character stories could develop.
Uniting does not always answer questions, far from it, it usually creates more but does make them specific. Producing a play is very often about asking the right questions rather than finding the right answers.
OK, that's enough I think for the first week. I'll keep you informed as we go along including a nice clip lined up of them doing the notorious Len Boone Shuffle.
Chris Hallam, Assistant Director
I HEART PETERBOROUGH: Day 1
Wednesday 16 November 2011
To Arts Admin http://www.artsadmin.co.uk/ to observe the first day of a ten day exploration of Joel Horwood's http://www.ideastap.com/IdeasMag/all-articles/in-only-joel-horwood new play 'I heart Peterborough' commissioned by Eastern Angles. You can catch two rehearsed readings of the piece at Peterborough's Key Theatre on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 November.
It's always difficult to say what the birthing point of a new play is. In the case of 'I heart Peterborough' was it early observations whilst growing up in a small East Anglian town? Was it walking around Peterborough with Eastern Angles artistic director Ivan Cutting discussing this commission?. Was it the point Joel started to put pen to paper or today when those words get first breath?. Or is it Thursday week when it first goes in front of an audience?
Whatever the answer (and the truth is its probably all - and more - of the above) its exhilarating to be here at the read through. From what was effectively a standing start Alex Beckett Joe Arkley and Rebecca Oldfield breath real life into the characters of Gary, Tiger and Polly
Regularly through the read through the company burst into laughter. Though the subject matter is dark Joel's text at times is incredibly funny. He has a great ear for life's natural humour and that same humour serves to sharpen the tragedy of the piece.
The rehearsal room mood soon changes though when director Mike Longhurst (who will be going straight into directing Rafe Spall in Constellations for the Royal Court after this workshop) invites the company to watch Swansea Love Story - a grim depiction of the life of heroin addicts. 'That is the saddest, bleakest thing I've ever seen' says one performer.
Lunch was dominated by a discussion of the art of the understudy. Alex regaled us of tales of 'going on' at 25 minutes notice in the Bush production of Measure for Measure ( a performance which was prefaced by Catherine Tate announcing the change and introducing him as - potentially - the next Catherine Zeta Jones!). Joe talked of the weirdness of understudying Mercutio when you're playing Tybalt - finding yourself sword-fighting your 'own' character when you go on.
After lunch the process of dissecting the text really begins. Who is the onstage musician (played by Arthur Darvill) and why is he wearing animal slippers. How and when did Stig die? Who went clean when?. When was the world cup in Japan? Tiny detail building up gradually to create a compelling back story. It's a reminder that theatre is a truly collaborative art - as the company - rather than just Joel - took responsibility for finding the answers.
The day ends with a brief meeting about 'what happens next' for what has already been described as Joel's 'funny crazy druggie beautiful new play'. It seems slightly strange - at this early, fragile stage to be talking about what the play will do in its mature life - but that's the reality of this business. And the strength of Joel's text makes it much easier to plan the future for this l'enfant terrible.
Matthew Linley, General Manager


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Bené Arnold
Distinguished Professor Emerita Bené received her B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the Department of Ballet, and her B.S. in elementary education and Masters of Education in special education (teaching the deaf as her specialty) from the University of Utah. In 1963 Bené was asked by Willam F. Christensen to be the ballet mistress for [Read More]
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Professor Emeritus - Barbara Hamblin was a charter member of the Utah Civic Ballet and principal ballerina with Ballet West from 1964 to 1972. She received her early training from Edna Howell in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Her principal teachers in Utah were Willam Christensen, Mattlyn Gavers, Gordon Paxman and Bené Arnold. Barbara met with critical [Read More]

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Being Possessed – Real Or Fake?
Last night ABC aired a special called "Primetime Nightline Beyond Belief: Battle with the Devil". It was full of people rolling around on the ground being hit on the head with bibles as they tried "exercise the demons". I don't know if I buy into it or not.


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Night-time in Harlem, November 4, 2008. People from all over New York were gathering in this neighbourhood as election results became clear. And not just from New York. Obama was going to be the first African-American president of the United States and Harlem was the celebrated hub of African-American life and culture. Songs have been written about it. The elections were going to be a historic moment in world history. And here in Harlem, you would get a chance to be part of that history.
We walked out of our building and turned a corner. There before us was 125th Street and Broadway, full of people celebrating. Hundreds of people. Black and white, if you cared to note. And us.
So much has been written about how that exact moment of history unfurled in that exact spot — so much inspired, poetic stuff — that there is little point for me to describe that scene in yet more words. Suffice it to say that the speeches were thankfully over, and people were laughing and dancing and marching – I should stop right about now.
"Yes, we can! Yes, we can!" people chanted. Or was it "did"? News reports say "Yes, we did!", but I don't remember noticing the distinction at the time, as words got lost in the resounding cheers. "Yes, you can!" I would respond, wishing to participate, but not in inapt ways.
"O Ba Ma! O Ba Ma!" chants echoed around us. Ok — now what? "(Ya) Hussein, O Ba Ma!" I tacked on, on a silly whim, only to find my friends skitter away in laughing remonstrance. After the fuss made over Obama's remarkable ancestry during the Republican campaign, shouting out his full name into that New York night, in a manner reminiscent of Muharram processions, felt rather heady; a sort of double rebellion. The boys appeared not too keen to join in. We were here from Karachi and Peshawar on a scholarship, and it would be stupid to do anything to scuttle that. Men had to more careful, anyway, bearing in mind the kind of questions immigration officials could put to them right in the middle of a friendly chat: "So… where's Osama?"
So, why the potentially rash show of flippancy at such a momentous occasion? Why not just chant what everyone else was chanting? I could blame it on the time of the night, on being in the midst of such sheer intoxicated — and intoxicating — revelry. That's what people say about us South Asians (and possibly also about others): that we don't even need the aid of alcohol to sing and to dance, and, most importantly, to shoot off our mouths.
Reflecting over that moment, I think the urge went much deeper than that. It was still about appreciation. Appreciation of a historic victory. But appreciation whilst keeping in mind the boundaries of historical experience. And this at the very moment that, what seemed like, the entire world enthusiastically celebrated the triumph of tearing down barriers and erasing boundaries.
America was in tears and Africa jubilant. Europe was in the grip of Obama-mania and Asia was also showing solidarity. Obama's electoral victory was being interpreted as a universal triumph, a true testimony of human potential.
So why couldn't we, who were there in the eye of that wonderful, wonderful storm, just overcome our inhibitions and shout along with everyone else: "O Ba Ma! O Ba Ma!"? Perhaps because this one really was not our war. For us, who had been neither perpetrators nor victims of racial injustice in a relevant historical context — though, we may still have plenty of other sins to atone for — should the quality of excitement at Obama's victory be the same mixture of "jubilation, relief, joy, vindication and love" as that experienced by those all around us?
These things can, however, be hard to explain to people who are determined to try to understand both your major anguish and your petty sufferings through the prism of 'a person of colour'. I recall remarking to my Indian professor that the race/ethnicity form in certain US universities is the most vulgar official document I have ever had to fill out in my life. However benign its intentions may be, it forces you to think seriously about arbitrarily divisive classifications you have never had to ponder over before. And between the euphemisms and the particularity of perspective inherent in terms like Caucasian, Asian and Middle Eastern, a person from a place like Pakistan can be left feeling quite confused.
A limited ability to share a sense of historical vindication was one barrier to our entering whole-hardheartedly into the spirit of that particular US election. The second was that - we were alienated. And we stoked those feelings by huddling together that first winter in an aggrieved, shivering little group filled with such anger at ourselves and at others. Filled with anxiety over events at homes, over ambivalent feelings about the Swat operation; filled with guilt about accepting State department scholarships at a time when drone strikes were increasingly becoming an issue and the culpability of our own government was not quite so clear. At 'Af-Pak' (how we detested that term) conferences at various Ivy League universities, we would see utter quacks posing at Pakistan 'experts' and would become agitated at the tenor of discussion, while our agitation, combined with an excess of polite consideration for the views of hosts and elders, would render us inarticulate and unable to launch a coherent critique.
This wasn't the 1960s where we could just tour America, marvelling at and rejoicing in its various freedoms, its friendly citizens and its wonderful system of checks and balances. This was the year 2008 and anti-Americanism was not only at an all-time high, it had also become an established fact for over a decade. I can remember arguing with my schoolteacher about the redeeming merits of America, if any, in 1997. "But at least they take care of their own people", I appealed for a softening in stance during a discussion about white elephants, the first time I had heard the term. "Listen, if you want to like America, go right ahead!" said my teacher in teasing challenge. My teacher, who was not even Muslim but a Pakistani Parsi.
There appeared to be no such room for equivocation in 2008. As eager as ever to make friends of all kinds and from all places, we sometimes became insular, reluctant, and perhaps afraid, to explain ourselves and our anxieties to others, preferring instead to closet ourselves with compatriots equally concerned about events back home. Perhaps, this was also a function of reaching New York right before Ramazan started, and getting caught up in the halal food circuit thereafter. Over meals of greasy halal fried chicken at a Swati-operated shop in Harlem, which we would prefer infinitely to the more African variants of halal food also available in Harlem, we would argue with Pakistani friends (of comparable class and interests, two things which do tend to be connected somehow) incessantly, and to little avail, over divergent aspects of Pakistani politics. The discussion would often become so heated as to put those same friendships at risk, to the fascinated horror of non-Pakistani friends. Amidst all these activities, we would tend to give up the chance to explore American places, American music, American culture and, especially, American politics and the American media. We would opt to spend that time in our rooms, poring over Pakistani blogs and newspapers and watching Pakistani talk shows, trying to resist the danger of a foreign worldview tainting our minds or a foreign accent tainting our English (our own accent being the neutral one, of course), for, after all, we had to remain fit to show our faces upon return.
Even if it had been our specific intention to do so, we could not have shut our hearts and minds to what was happening all around us that year. All the talk of great hope and change, Obama appeared charming, urbane, educated and also culturally adept. You could not remain blind to these qualities; although I'm sure some in America tried very hard to manage it that year. Perhaps, we would have liked to have such a person leading our own country, though in that case he may just have succeeded in arousing our hopes too much, also. But what should he mean to us as the Democrat candidate? Surely not something all that different, as indicated by his campaigning speeches, for all that he played his cards closer to the chest in true Democrat fashion. I mean, why make a song and dance about it? Better to go about business as usual, without naming enemies as enemies and without attempting to give the war (which should apparently never have been called a war, in the first place) any sort of grand and public name…
The sad part of saying goodbye to Bush was that we would no longer get to be entertained by those gaffes he had become famous for. But, if for nothing else, we could, for the sake of American friends, who were praying for freedom from those years of embarrassment and ignominy over the havoc wreaked in the lives of millions around the world during Bush's tenure, be glad to see the back of him.
And there it stopped. There it had to stop.
In the summer of 2008, shortly before we were due to depart to the USA for graduate studies, an American representative from our sponsoring body gave us a speech regarding how to go about in the States in ways which could help us avoid being on the receiving end of strange looks and — more serious kinds of trouble. While remarking that we would be present in the United States for the interesting juncture of presidential elections, she cautioned us to just watch how democracy plays out in America without necessarily expressing our own political preferences, since foreign opinions about national affairs are naturally greeted with suspicion and likely to prove counter-productive.
Another point presented in the, no doubt kindly meant, speech advised Pakistani males about the appropriate amount of physical distance to maintain from the average American male, so as to avoid invading his personal space. A demonstration was accompanied by the information that people in Pakistan generally tend to maintain too exaggerated a distance from people of the opposite sex and not enough distance from people of the same sex. While the latter remarks may appear impertinent to those who do not opt to view them as educational, the earlier ones do contain a measure of sense. An important point to remember is that the US presidential elections are just that: the US presidential elections. There seems to be greater awareness of this, this time round, even among Americans themselves.
That night in Harlem, I hadn't even kept a camera with me. Not even on my mobile phone, a strange situation for a tourist/visitor. All this was only four years ago, yet it seems like another time. In 2012, anti-Americanism has by no means disappeared from Pakistan. It has, perhaps, taken on a less heated, more exhausted form, though, its edges dulled by routine use. I think if it had been 2012 that night instead of 2008, I might have summoned up enough enthusiasm to act like a tourist if nothing else and to try to capture the event on film. Well, one can never say…
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Oil and Beauty: L'Oreal at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort for "Nature Series"
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In addition to being one of the healthiest food for our table,
Olive Oil
is used since the earliest centuries for the treatment of
physical beauty
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Not by chance that the Olive Oil is one of the key elements chosen by
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Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort
to present the new line of hair products, on 11 May, attended by
25 journalists for international media
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, owner of popular magazines such as ELLE and ELLE DECOR.
A day dedicated to the discovery of the many quality of
extra-virgin olive oil
and other ingredients used for the new L'Oreal products: rice, cocoa, horsetail, Argan oil, vanilla, cinnamon and lavender.
The presentation was made in
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Every journalist has also received the
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After the presentation, the delegation moved to the terrace of our restaurant, where chef
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with cinnamon rice and peas; creme burl with lavender and peaches.
The day ended in our
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an olive tree
in memory of this experience in Tuscany.
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for choosing
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There were no mechanical problems with the plane that crashed in southern Indiana last week.
But the National Transportation Safety Board's report says witnesses told investigators pilot-activated runway lights were not illuminated when the small plane crashed near the Greensburg Municipal Airport.
The report says those lights were checked after the crash during foggy, misty conditions and were found to be working properly.
All four people onboard died in the crash.
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The BP Oil spill might be unstoppable.
Posted by flashpointgrafix on June 17, 2010 »
I think easily the most sobering thing I've read in a long time is that the BP Gulf oil spill might now be unstoppable.
It's never the best editorial practice in a situation like this to laminate comments on top of comments on top of comments, but the internet is a-riot tonight with a chain of frankly terrifying speculation that boils down to one anonymous note posted on The Oil Drum earlier this week (which you can read in full through that link). In a nutshell, "the well bore structure is compromised 'down hole'," we read, meaning that no surface capping will ever, at this point, work. The well is leaking in too many places, and the seabed itself is now beginning to show signs of collapse.
Indeed, the comment immediately following suggests that "a massive collapse of the Gulf floor itself is in the making," and that "fracturing and a complete bleed-out are already underway"—meaning that no fewer than 2 billion barrels of oil could leak into the Gulf before the reservoir has fully depleted itself. That's two billion.
Again: this is all rumors, anonymous comments, and geological speculation, but it's also the most chilling scenario I've read yet for what is already an ecological disaster. The consequences of an unstoppable, multi-billion-barrel oil spill in the Gulf are truly unimaginable.


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The most interesting tidbit learned during the trip is that the widow of Dr. V.A. Jackson lives around the corner from mother. Mother chats with her from time to time and has visited. Mother told me Mrs. Jackson has a little "shrine" to the Doctor with some UK mementos. I asked mother to take me over and introduce me, she said, "She isn't home. She is off doing charity work somewhere. Always on the go she is. Wonderful woman. Always refers to her husband as, "the Doctor"." o Dr. Jackson's book, Beyond the Baron, A Personal Glance at Coach Adolph Rupp, is a fine read. Nothing controversial, nothing offensive, just a friendly recounting of his years with Coach Rupp and his love of the Wildcats. My favorite pages of the book are 100-103. The various "OldCats" will like it as well. o One has to love a book with recipes from Wah Wah Jones and Cotton Nash.


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The Complete 4x4 Camper Trailer
About Us
Daniel owns and runs The Expedition Centre which provides 4WD and overland touring enthusiasts with a series of products designed to enable comfortable and safe travel off the beaten track. Backed with 15 years experience in expedition vehicles, Daniel provides fully customised conversions for Landrovers and Landcruisers.
Having extensive travel experience himself, including a 3 year overland trip from Switzerland to Australia, Daniel backs his practical advice and engineering with sound knowledge of the stresses off-road travel puts on a vehicle.
Daniel is well known in the community, being an active participant in Land Rover forums, and the webmaster for the Land Rover Owners' Club (Sydney).
Daniel and his wife Virginie have extensive travel experience. The desire to explore brought them not only through Australia but also led to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia in their 130 Landy.
In 2011 Bruce was looking to extend his families camping experiences. Having used tents and rooftops extensively for some years he was on the hunt for a better experience.
"It's a simple story really, The family was growing, I had bikes and bedding on the roof, the fridge and food in the cabin plus everything else to make a two day break or a two week trip enjoyable. It became bloody hard work setting and dismantling camp every time we wanted to move on. So I began wading through camper trailer websites, magazines, I went to a few shows and visited factories. After several months I'd only found a handful of manufactures out of the hundreds across Australia and overseas that were anywhere close to my needs and all were out of my budget. A South African web forum led me to some really interesting manufactures and It was there that I stumbled across Mission Trailers. I took a punt and the rest as they say is history."
Mission Trailers: Now Adapted for Australia
As one of the lightest weight 4x4 trailers available, the Mission Trailer can be towed by virtually any car, has excellent fuel efficiency and conforms to legal weight restrictions even when fully loaded.
The Mission off road trailer can go just about anywhere that your 4x4 can – it doesn't rust, warp or buckle. Adapted for the Australian bush using the AL-KO off road hitch and electric brakes.
In the beginning: Mission Trailers
South Africa
Mario and Anton are the force behind Mission Trailers and the 4x4co Cape Town, South Africa. Both are seasoned campers and drivers. Offering, through their factory and showroom an array of 4x4 equipment, fit out and driver training.
Mission Trailers have been producing lightweight, robust and gutsy trailers since 2004. The design team has gone to great lengths to design a trailer that overcomes rough terrain whilst offering all the comfort and facilities you want from a 4x4 off-road camping trailer. Built for the South African landscape, The Mission Trailer is simply handmade for discovery, everything you need and nothing you don't is at the core of the design and build philosophy. Ability, comfort, fuel efficiency.
Mission Trailers Australia warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and / or workmanship under normal use and service to the original
purchaser subject to the following :
- At any time within ONE YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, Mission Trailers Australia will at its discretion replace or repair without cost to the owner any part found to be defective by Mission Trailers Australia, Mortdale NSW.
- This warranty does not apply to tyres, light bulbs, tubes, fuses or items where the length of life depends on the amount of use and care given.
- Third-party parts (fridge, electrics, etc) have manufacturers guarantee.
- Removal of the serial number on any product will render this warranty void.
- Mission Trailers Australia shall not be responsible for any damages of any kind resulting from incorrect voltages or faults with regards to power supply which falls outside of the appliance operating parameters.
- Mission Trailers Australia shall not be responsible for damage to the appliance caused by negligent use, storage of hazardous chemicals, use of corrosive substances, fire, flood, civil-disturbances, lightning or any other natural phenomenon.
- It is a condition of this warranty that Mission Trailers Australia shall not be responsible for transportation or any costs incurred in transporting any Mission Trailers Australia product. (Including costs incurred by damage,
incorrect packaging or theft).
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- Mission Trailers Australia will not be responsible for product failure or damage resulting from incorrect installation or damage incurred from the malfunctioning
of other accessories.
- Mission Trailers Australia reserves the right to charge for re-installation
or corrections to installations performed by other parties.
- Mission Trailers Australia reserves the right to refuse repair or
replacement under warranty if it is decided that the use or installation of
the product(s) do not comply with this warranty.
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Your MISSION off road family camper trailer has what it takes.
Combining the advantages of a roof-top folding tent with the storage space of an 4x4 camper trailer, the light-weight but heavy-duty Mission 4wd camper trailer is the perfect vehicle for touring Australian families, couples and friends eager for an off the beaten track, outback, action 4x4 adventure. Where will your Mission take you?
The MISSION off road family camper trailer comes with a high density foam double bed above the main body and a removable front annex for the kids or friend, plus a huge 6m covered verandah. It's very simple to set up and adaptable to your style of camping, whether a weekend away or an extended adventure. The heavy duty construction and 320g ripstop canvas ensures any 4x4 trip you embark on will be remembered for years to come.
The ultimate 4x4 off road adventure trailer set up.
Mission off road family camper trailers are delivered complete with dual gas burners, the 47 Ltr Primus fridge / freezer, 90Ah deep cycle battery and battery monitor, a 85Ltr water tank, two jerry cans and 80W solar panel – even crockery and cutlery are included plus more! This rugged off roader comes with everything you need and nothing you don't.
Heavy-duty, light-weight: Fully galvanised steel frame, heavy-duty electric brake beam axle and fibreglass body. The solid fibreglass body sits on the oversized galvanised steel frame – the result: A low weight of less than 750kg – all-inclusive, leading to better fuel efficiency ( ball weight approx 75-90kgs) . Top quality off road shock absorbers, 15 inch steel wheels and Mud Terrain tyres ensure smooth camper trailer towing, while the AL?KO off road coupling and electric brake complete the heavy-duty set-up. Made and sold in the demanding environment of South Africa. The Mission off road family camper trailer has what it takes to conquer the Australian bush!
What is the process to place an order?
We require a 50% deposit on order. The balance is payable 7 days before delivery at our Mortdale showroom
What is the lead time to delivery?
Please allow up to 13 weeks to delivery. Usually it is less than this, however it does take time to built, ship and deliver.
Where is the Mission off road family camper trailer made?
The trailer and tent are hand built in South Africa.
Where can I see the Trailer?
The Mission showroom is open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and Saturday 9.00am -12.00pm, 69 Anderson Road, Mortdale, New South Wales, Australia 2223 ( please phone for a tour) 043 813 507.
Is the Mission off road family camper trailer lightweight?
Yes, the Mission Trailers tare weight is only 400 kg with a GVM of 750kg. We recommend packing the Mission Trailer with heavier contents low in the hold and over the axle, with lighter equipment higher up.
Does the Mission off road family camper trailer come with electric brakes?
Electric brakes are standard on Mission Trailers. We believe any true off road trailer needs electric brakes.
Does the Mission off road family camper trailer come with a warranty?
Yes, The Mission comes with a 1 year warranty on the trailer and 3 months on the tent.
Do I need to do anything to the canvas before I use my camper for the first time?
Yes, before using your camper-trailer for the first time it's very important that you 'season' the canvas. Thoroughly drench the canvas several times with a garden hose concentrating on the seams and allow the canvas to dry fully in between. Be prepared for some water seeping through the seams the first few times your camper gets rained on - this does not mean that your camper is faulty, it's just that it's not yet fully seasoned.
Do I need to register my Mission off road family camper trailer?
Vehicle registration in your State or Territory is your responsibility.
Does the Mission off road family camper trailer come with everything I need?
The Mission Trailer comes STANDARD with a lot more inclusions than other camper trailers. including fridge/freezer, solar panel, jerry cans, stove top, gas bottles and much more. (please see tech specs)
Does it come with a spare wheel/tyre?
Yes the Mission comes STANDARD with a spare.
How long does it take to set up camp?
The Mission off road family camper trailer is quick to set-up. You can do it in less than five minutes complete.
Can you match the trailer wheels to my vehicle?
Yes, as an optional extra we can put any wheels you like on your trailer, or we can change the stud pattern to match your vehicle.


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Pic: ONE FC ring card girls sizzle in Singapore
What's the best thing about International mixed martial arts (MMA)? International
ring cage card girls, like Malaysia's Felixia Yeap and Australia's Christine Hallauer, two exotic beauties captured by veteran MMA photographer Tracy Lee. This titillating twosome was on display earlier today at the ONE FC: "Kings & Champions" weigh in event in Singapore. See the full results from today's scale-tipping festivities (along with more pics) by clicking here.


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As the tournament gets under way tonight with the first of the play-in games, who are some of the players who you are looking forward to getting a better look at? Specifically, which players are you looking forward to looking at whom you would like to see the Kings draft? Also, if you know of any lesser known players that you think can play, I'd love to hear it.
Some of mine:
At PG, Trey Burke: I love this guy. He can shoot and pass extremely well. I haven't been able to watch him much this year, but his stats are awesome. The knock against him is that he isn't an elite athlete and he is a little under the ideal size (6'1" I think). I know we have IT, but if we trade down and get rid of the some of the guards clogging our backcourt, he is a player I would not mind drafting.
I also really like Matthew Delevadova of St. Mary's. As a Gonzaga student, I've hated his guts for the past three years, but I respect his game. He is excellent coming off the pick and roll, and has amazing court vision. He is a decent 3 point shooter, but would make his mark in smart play coming off the bench. He's really only a viable option in the second round, so we would have to make a trade for a late second round pick.
As a SF Otto Porter is a guy I really like, but I also like (slightly biased) Elias Harris of Gonzaga. Again, we would need to trade for a second round pick to get him. But he is a guy who can rebound, stretch the floor with his mid range jump shot, and knows how to play defense. In college he has been a 4 but his size would necessitate a move to the 3 spot. With his athleticism, he should be able to handle that change.
Obviously, that's not all the players who could be a good fit for the Kings, just a few. Who are you guys looking forward to watch?


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Topping-out ceremony held for £10.5m Bournemouth University building
2:00pm Monday 27th January 2014 in News By Darren Slade
WORK on a £10.5million, six-storey university building has reached its highest point.
A topping-out ceremony was held for the student centre, which will provide extra space for learning and student support and a new home to the students' union.
The university's chancellor, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, said: "This building is going to be the centre of students' extra-curricular activities. These are an essential part of the education in its widest sense that any good university should provide for its students.
"Education is not just about acquiring knowledge. It involves learning about oneself, developing as a caring person, and integrating responsibly in society. A building such as this provides the ideal environment for the activities and interrelationship that will result in students leaving this university educated in this wider sense."
Vice-chancellor Professor John Vinney said: "We are committed to providing world-class facilities for our students and the Student Centre will provide just that. "It's vital we continue to attract high-calibre students and staff for years to come in an increasingly competitive market. We want to provide world-class facilities for a world-class performance."
He said the university contributed £378m a year to the regional economy.
"This will only be maintained and grow while students continue to choose to study at Bournemouth and investing in facilities such as this new Student Centre is central to this," he added.
Neal Stephens, above, managing director of builder Willmott Dixon in the South West, said: "We're delighted to have been selected to carry out this project and it's fantastic to see this outstanding structure reach its highest point.
"Willmott Dixon is already a major contributor to the local economy and we are delighted to be working on the biggest project in the area. We have established a great relationship with Bournemouth University and are fortunate that our client shares our environmental and sustainable approach."
The university is preparing to submit a planning application for a new academic building at the heart of its Talbot Campus.
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Anyone who has been to Russia will have noticed that the newest, smartest, and often most substantial buildings in the country tend to be casinos. I used to wonder where people got the money to gamble enough to support half a dozen casinos in a town, before I realised that by skipping on things like meals and other luxuries, it is quite possible to throw most of your wages down a slot. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is no different from the rest of Russia in this regard, and probably features more casinos than other cities because of the large Korean population, who seem to have inherited their love of gambling from their brethren back in the old country. I had visited a few casinos, not to gamble so much as a rouble, but because some of them operate 24-hours with a restaurant attached – perfect for getting a load of Korean food at 7:00am when you've just staggered from a nightclub into blinding daylight.
Anyway, word on the street, or rather, what my wife heard in a club last night, was that Putin has brought in a new law which will outlaw casinos across Russia, limiting them to only a few cities. I have no idea whether this is true or not, and if you are interested I suggest you keep an eye on blogs which are much better at covering political announcements eminating from the Kremlin than mine. But one thing is certain, or so my wife tells me, and that is several of the casinos across the town have been shut down recently. In yet more unsubstantiated, heard-at-the-smoking-area developments, the only casinos which will be allowed to remain open are those owned by the governor of Sakhalin, thus forcing all business into his arms.
I must stress, I have no idea if this is true or not, and I am idly speculating here without bothering to do any proper research. But the casinos have closed for some reason, and others remain open for business. I this is indeed what is going on, I cannot think this will be without consequences. Russia's rulers throughout history have reliably complained about the disobedience of the provinces, usually in reference to parts of Siberia, and the remoteness which allows them to ignore many of Moscow's directives. In some ways, Sakhalin Island is the same. Hopelessly remote from Moscow, the residents have an island mentality, resistant to outside interference, especially from spoiled Muscovites who seek to lord it over those toughing it out in the far east. Okay, I might be exaggerating the extent of this mentality, but it does exist. Now the type of people who own and operate casinos in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are the type of people who own and operate casinos everywhere: not the type of people you'd want to be on the wrong side of. They have grown pretty rich over the last few years as the island has been booming, and I can't see them being very impressed with their source of income being shut off and directed elsewhere: be it to favoured cities in mainland Russia, or into the governor's pockets.
Knocking out one or two of the most shady, wealthy businessmen in a strategicaly important yet remote town in far-eastern Russia might be done without too much noise. But taking on a dozen of them at once might prove to be a dangerous gamble. Assuming any of this is true, of course.


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The City of Menifee took the first step towards reducing the flooding on Bradley Road.
Two weeks ago we reported that the project was under consideration. Last Tuesday the city council authorized $5,930.00 to prepare plans to replace the 30" pipes with a set of box culverts designed to allow more water to pass below Bradley Rd, and thereby reduce flooding.
The city will hire a couple of design contractors to develop surveys and engineering drawings. When finished, Don Allison, the city's chief engineer, will present options to the city council.
If the final project is approved, the expected cost is about $300,000.00 to be paid for out of the city's Measure A funds. Construction would eventually be performed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
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|Murrieta Rd: This is the culvert that Bradley Rd will be getting
City council members voiced concerns that while the larger box culverts appear to be better than the 30" pipes that are currently there, that Bradley Road will continue to flood, and hence questioned if spending $300,000.00 would provide any significant value.
"It won't keep Bradley Road from flooding over" Don Allison explained. "But it will definitely reduce the amount of flooding." Allison went on to say that the designs they're considering will carry enough water that flooding would be limited to just an hour during the heaviest rains.
John Smelser, a Heritage Lake resident, presented a slide show of photos he took at various crossings along Salt Creek to point out the City should instead save its money to build a bridge or raise the road elevation. He showed photos of the bridge over Menifee Rd, and a raised road with box culverts at Linderberger Rd, and pointed out that these roads didn't flood.
Councilman Fred Twyman asked Allison if Bradley Road could be raised similarly to Lindenberger Road. Allison responded that raising the road at Bradley, but still utilizing box culverts, would still be a temporary solution, and that it would be more cost effective to go with this cheaper alternative and keep an eye towards building a permanent bridge in the future.
Allison said that building a permanent bridge would cost between $4 to $5 million.


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Staffordshire's 1,000-Foot Peaks by Jeff Kent
Posted: January 14, 2014|
By Abbey Buxton
STAFFORDSHIRE'S 1,000-Foot Peaks is the first-ever published guide to the 65 hills of the county by author Jeff Kent.
The peaks were all identified and climbed by Jeff from April 1 to December 31, 2012, the first person ever to complete the feat, and he has collectively named them The Staffordshire Kents, after his parents Cyril and Helen Kent, who loved the Staffordshire hills.
The book is in part a travelogue, in which the trials and tribulations of his conquests are told.
The 62-year-old said: "My journey began in warm sunshine with the ascent of the steep scarp slope of The Cloud, a dramatic-shaped hill, with excellent views across the Cheshire Plain, and ended on New Year's Eve with a trek back to the car from Cheeks Hill in twilight in dense fog and a deluge.
"In between were many moments of elation, difficulty, disappointment, astonishment and amusement as the ascent of the 65 peaks became a story in itself.
"I climbed the huge Yawning Stone, with the aid of a ladder, only to find that when I got to the top it wasn't the summit of Gradbach Hill.
"I encountered a herd of llamas just below Ramshaw Rocks.
"On a walk to Ossoms Hill, I nonchalantly made notes standing right in front of a bull, without realising it.
"I and my walking partner, Sue Bell, struggled to stand up in a gale near the summit of Bunster Hill and stood petrified while being photographed, unnecessarily as it turned out, on the top of Mow Cop Folly Rocks, with a forty-foot drop below."
Mr Kent, who is best known for his insight and annual tours of Leek's famous Double Sunset, outlines how the 65 1,000-foot peaks were identified; lists them in descending order with their heights in feet and metres; gives grid references of their summits, and puts forward names for the 27 of them which are unnamed on Ordnance Survey maps.
All the peaks are described in detail, with comments on their main features, geology, origins of their names, vegetation, status of the land that they are on, nearest parking places, the simplest routes to climb them, conditions under foot and views from their summits. The book outlines 27 circular walks through, which all of the peaks can be climbed to from low ground.
For each walk, the total distance and height of ascent are given, along with the most interesting things to be experienced along the way, as well as likely hazards to be faced, such as wet or muddy ground and difficult field boundaries needing negotiation.
The book contains 80 colour photographs of the peaks and their surrounding features, as well as 28 colour maps showing their location and recommended routes of access.
It is in Leek bookshops and is generally available priced £14.75, but Post & Times readers can get signed copies directly from Jeff on 01782 791673 or at email@example.com See www.leek-news.co.uk for more on this story and the full list of the 1,000-foot peaks, with their Ordnance Survey map grid references and their heights in feet and metres, and a list of the proposed names and grid references of the unnamed peaks, which are also listed beneath the relevant photos on www.flickr.com


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Most of us use the same basic password across many of our online accounts, making the life of a cybercriminal much easier. If there's a data breach or hack of one company, a hacker literally has the virtual keys to your online kingdom for any site where your login uses the same email or username and password. I should know because it almost happened to me.
A new Norton study focusing on our mobile use finds that this is so common, we've all got to take a moment to evaluate our personal risk of being hacked. Seventy-one percent of the study respondents use the same password across several accounts because "it's easier to remember." Almost half never change their password on their email account. Your email address is often the username for many other websites so for anyone trying to gain illegal access, they have half the information needed. And if you use the same password on email as on other sites, a compromised email account could lead to financial ruin.
Another potential risk we saw in our study was that as many of us are adopting geo-location services to "share" our physical location with friends in our social networks or on public websites, we fail to recognize the potential for harm. In this busy holiday season, letting people know you are out at a restaurant or going on a trip, also lets potential thieves know as well. Ok, you say, it's just going out to my friends on my social network. Take a moment to review your privacy settings. If you limit your location information to "friends", you may have things limited appropriately. But what if you have your account set to share with "friends of friends." Think for a moment about your list of friends; does anyone use your social network to promote a business with customers or set their information public? Each lower level of security could mean that a complete stranger could see your party invitation or travel plans. For a real world example, read the story of a couple in Indiana whose home was burglarized after they posted plans on their social network to attend a concert.
The Norton study called "Connected But Careless" also found that just over half of us don't use the simplest security measure on our smartphones – setting a password on the device. Using the built-in password capability allows you great protection from someone using access on your device to purchase services, send inappropriate messages, install spyware or other malicious applications or simply to make phone calls or take photos without your permission. As your teens head out for their own holiday celebrations, remind them to take this simple precaution and set a password on their phone. Too often, silly moments at parties get recorded with powerful cell phone cameras and voice recorders, leading to permanent embarrassment or worse when they are forwarded or shared on social networking sites.
Our three tips for keeping your holiday mobile use safe and successful are:
So what almost happened to me with my own online passwords? Recently I created an online account just to enter a comment on a website. When that site was breached by hackers, revealing user email accounts and passwords, my information was among them. Fortunately I don't use that same password on any important or financial website but I did reuse it on other news sites. Though the risk of harm was low I took the opportunity to revise even those minor accounts, hoping to ensure no harm would occur because of this hack. I'm also using this opportunity to cancel or close out some online accounts I no longer use. Just goes to show that all of us can do better at securing our online lives, even when it makes things more complicated. Fortunately since I use Norton security products, I have a wonderful password manager on my computer, which automatically stores even the most complicated passwords for each online account I use. And the information is securely encrypted on the computer and backed up to a file I keep away from my computer for safekeeping. The feature is Norton Identity Safe. Don't go online without it!
Reading about security and the use of Wi-Fi I have a question.
My computers use Norton 360 and I frequently use the 3-network mobile broadband. While doing so I access my e-mail accounts and therefore enter my passwords for these.
Is this use of mobile broadband as insecure as Wi-Fi, and is my home Wi-Fi (WPA2 secure) as insecure as at a public access point?
Thankyou for any help.
You can ensure your home wifi (wpa2) is secure by changing the router password to something unique and difficult to guess with standard hacking tools. Also, you can ensure that all devices connecting to the network have to use the password, or even specify different ones for each user. That way a houseguest gets only a temp password. Just a thought.
Mobile broadband can be safe. I would recommend looking into a personal VPN if your employer doesn't provide one. Just one additional form of protection when on the go. And if possible, avoid sensitive activities like financial transactions until you're back at home. Hope this helped but if any other readers want to provide more advice, please do! Happy New Year!


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Bank Exams 2011 | Openings in Prathama Bank for Officer Middle Management Grade (Scale-II) Cadre
Bank Exams 2011 | Openings in Prathama Bank for Officer Middle Management Grade (Scale-II) Cadre
Prathama Bank invites applications from Eligible Indian Citizens, for the posts in Officer Middle Management Grade (Scale-II). The details are as mentioned below.
Bank Name : Prathama Bank.
Job Title : Officer Middle Management Grade (Scale-II).
Job Location : Moradabad
Qualification :
Information Technology- Degree from a recognised University in Electronics & Communication /Computer Science/ Information Technology of its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Experience: - Two years as an officer in any Bank or Financial Institution
Agricultural Officer-Degree from a recognised University in any discipline in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Experience- Two years as an officer in any Bank or Financial Institution.
Hindi Officer- Post Graduate degree in Hindi from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 % marks in aggregate and Hindi & English as main subjects at Degree level.
Experience : Two years experience as an officer in Bank or Financial Institution and should be proficient in Hindi/ English translation and vice versa.
Security Officer- Degree from a recognized university in any discipline with a minimum of 50 % marks in aggregate.
Experience: Commissioned Officers not below the rank of CAPTAIN in Army or its equivalent in Navy/Air Force who have rendered at least five years military service including ECOs/SSCOs. Officers of the paramilitary forces equivalent to the rank of Captain or above may be considered in the event of non availability of suitable defence commissioned officer .
Age Limit : Above 21 years but below 32 years
Salary Structure : 19400-700-20100-800-28100
Important Dates :
- Start of the Online Registration :- 21st July, 2011.
- End of the Online Registration :- 12th August, 2011.
- WRITTEN TEST DATE :- 25-09-2011 [ Sunday ]
No. Of Vacancies : 09 posts.
How to Apply : The Eligible Candidates can apply online downloading the Application Form. [CLICK HERE]
For More Details Visit : www.prathamabank.org
Bank Address :
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Prathama Bhawan
Ram Ganga Vihar Phase-II
Post Box NO. 446
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OOH 2010 ad expenses to grow 7%, Telecom to lead
Out-of-home ad expenditure will grow 7 per cent with the telecom sector leading the way for FY 2009-10. Out of the total ad spend in OOH during FY 2008-09, telecom spend accounted for 42 per cent, followed by financial services sector at 14 per cent, media at 11 per cent and FMCG at 7 per cent, says
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Need for transparency, enhanced reach and efficacy
There is a need to build transparency in the entire value chain which includes advertisers, agencies and media owners, need for national reach, and to demonstrate the real potential and power of the OOH medium—these were the concerns voiced by
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Advertisers see OOH as a commodity, not a strategy tool
The out-of-home industry is perceived as a commodity and not a strategy tool by advertisers and this is mainly because the industry is highly unorganized in the rate structure offered by agencies, high cost of innovation, etc, says
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Measurement system has to capture advertiser consumption
Mallikarjuna Das, COO, Madison Media Infinity
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The Indian OOH industry should give more importance to the audience besides focusing on the sector's consolidation and standardization.
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Research key to convince clients on OOH medium effectiveness
Day One of the Outdoor Advertising Convention (OAC) saw
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The Outdoor Advertising Convention (OAC), an annual convention and awards event, is all set to return in its fifth edition. While it cannot be denied that OAC has been the only forum for the out-of-home industry to meet and greet for the last four years, questions have been asked whether the annual convention has served any purpose.
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Outdoor Advertising Convention (OAC), an annual convention and awards event is all set to return in its fifth edition. The event that will bring the captains of the out-of-home industry under one roof, will be held at Taj Lands End in Bandra, Mumbai from June 18 to 19, 2009.
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This week, the League celebrates Captain America: The Winter Soldier being number one at the box office, and number one in our hearts, with two classic Oddio Comic re-posts!
In the first Oddio, Nick Fury and his witty remarks take on Hydra, who unfortunately strip him and tie him down for some… torture. yeah, that's it. In the second classic Oddio, the Red Skull forces Captain America to do his bidding for 24 hours. What evil will the Skull make Cap do? One can never know, but it does get Cap cheesed off!


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Ran into a tough week, work wise, had to skip certain meals and was off on my timing. Still feel like my body is making improvements and energy levels are still high. Hopefully this third week allows me to concentrate better on training.
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Can you still give us your detail weekly update?
Ofcourse, I had forgot to post them..
Week 2 of the program
Energy Level-8
Strength Level-8
Cheat Foods- none but I've gone without meals a few times due to work
No suggestions the program is great!
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