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Raritan Yacht Club rebounds from Hurricane Sandy
October 11, 2013
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Like so much of the East coast, New Jersey's prestigious Raritan Yacht Club endured a devastating beating from last October's hurricane Sandy. Thanks to a recent reconstruction performed by marina developer Structurmarine, the yacht club has now resumed its full schedule of cruising and racing activities and events.
One of the oldest yachting organizations in America, the prestigious Raritan club is located in Perth Amboy. Rather than offering a traditional marina setting, this yacht club acts as a service point to a mooring field at the rugged and windy juncture of the Raritan Bay and Raritan River. Because its 215 moorings remained inaccessible after the super storm damaged the original fixed docks, the club called on Structurmarine for its expertise in marina design and construction.
After evaluating the damage, Structurmarine recommended replacing the existing fixed docks with a floating design. The newly reconfigured docks are more economical and efficient with easier side access, according to Structurmarine's Bruno Nolet, who acted as the project's sales manager. A new layout improves operations by accommodating the maximum number of vessels, and boats of 30-40′ feet can access electricity and water pedestals at the slips.
Two walkways now run parallel to the shore and perpendicular to the pier. Timbertech composite wood decking was chosen for its easy maintenance, durability and accessibility. The largest, measuring 151′ x 12′, includes a 20′ x 40′ landing platform adjacent to the existing shoreside fixed pier.
The second 125′ x 8′ walkway features an attached 16′ x 38′ dinghy launching ramp that serves as a landing point for boats traveling to and from the vessels on the moorings. Structurmarine also provided a 4′ x 30′ access gangway to facilitate transitions from the club's fixed pier to the new docks during tide and wave conditions.
Designed by Structurmarine and installed by a local contractor, the docks' anchoring system consists of new steel piles with pile-guides. "Water depth, tides and complying with the new FEMA storm surge elevation made this the most practical solution," said Nolet.
The most challenging feature of the project, according to Nolet, was meeting the needs of this busy club's membership. "On any given weekday, up to 100 boaters might require access to their boats simultaneously. Our goal was to increase accessibility, while also delivering comfort and ease to the users," he said.


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Interim results for the six months to 30 September 2002
3i announces today its interim results for the six months to 30 September 2002.
Summary of results
A negative total return of 14.4% on opening shareholders' funds, a significant outperformance of the FTSE 100 and the FTSE All-Share, which both fell by 28%, and the MSCI Europe which fell by 34%
Strong realisation proceeds of £619 million, generating net realised profits of £118 million over opening valuation
Investment of £393 million (including co-investment funds managed by 3i)
Total return of £(570) million, and a diluted net asset value per share of 548p
Unchanged interim dividend of 4.9 pence per share
Baroness Hogg, Chairman of 3i Group plc, commenting on the results, said: "A notable feature of these results is the realisations performance, markedly higher than in the preceding half year, resulting in a strong financial position at the period end. 3i is taking advantage of its unique network to generate value and is well placed to invest actively in the future."
Brian Larcombe added: "This is a robust performance in a difficult climate."
Operating review
3i has delivered a strong performance over the period when compared with quoted market benchmark indices. Cash flow was very positive and the balance sheet is strong. 3i is well positioned to take advantage of attractive opportunities for investment.
Substantial progress has been made in developing 3i's business. Sector focus has been sharpened, investment processes strengthened and more value is being delivered from the network.
3i has continued to use the network to generate and select the best investment opportunities and add value to its portfolio. In the six months to 30 September 3i invested £393 million, including unquoted funds under management. This is broadly in line with overall market activity. 3i's market share in Europe continues to be around 10% for buy-outs, growth capital and early stage investments.
The strong level of realisations, together with the structure of our balance sheet and funds under management means that 3i has the financial capacity to invest actively. We expect to be net investors in the second half of the year.
Financial review
3i's total return was a negative 14.4% during the period. This represents an outperformance of the FTSE 100 and the FTSE All-Share which both fell by 28%. Strong realisations of £619 million generated net realised capital profits of £118 million.
Net cash inflow of £274 million reduced gearing to 27% from 30% at 31 March and the balance sheet is strong. Equity realisations have been made at a profit of 49% above valuations at 31 March 2002.
Revenue profit of £47 million was lower than last year largely due to a decline in dividends received on the sale or restructuring of investments and a fall in interest income. These were partly offset by a reduction of £10 million in administrative costs.
The decline in net asset value was 14.4%, before deduction of the interim dividend. The most significant factor contributing to this was the unrealised fall in the valuation of the portfolio, largely due to lower quoted markets, the decline in weighted average price earnings ratio used to value the unquoted portfolio and provisions, which at £141 million were less than the provisions of £252 million for the same period last year.
3i has significantly outperformed its benchmark indices over the period. Realisations have been strong resulting in a positive cash flow and strengthened balance sheet. The negative total return is mainly the result of stock market movements.
3i's financial performance maintains the long term record of outperformance over 3, 5, 7 and 10 years against the FTSE All-Share index.
For further information, please contact:
|3i Group plc
|Brian Larcombe, Chief Executive
|Tel: 020 7975 3386
|Michael Queen, Finance Director
|Tel: 020 7975 3400
|Liz Hewitt, Director Corporate Affairs
|Tel: 020 7975 3283
|Issued by The Maitland Consultancy
|Philip Gawith
|Tel: 020 7379 5151
Notes to editors
3i brings capital, knowledge and connections to the creation and development of businesses around the world. It invests in a wide range of opportunities from start-ups to buy-outs and buyins, focusing on businesses with high growth potential and strong management. 3i invests in businesses across three continents through local investment teams in Europe, US and Asia Pacific.
The Interim results press release, the presentation and speeches given by Brian Larcombe, Chief Executive and Michael Queen, Finance Director, announcing the Interim results will be published from 10.30am, 14 November 2002 on 3i's website:http://www.3i.com/.


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The Ragged Trousers, Tunbridge Wells - pub details
Address: 44 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TN [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 31569) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Tunbridge Wells (0.4 miles), High Brooms (1.9 miles), Frant (2.4 miles)
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|Another wet cricket week another visit to the Trousers.
A mixture of poor weather and a public holiday meant the place was very busy and seats were not easy to come by.
The staff were young & friendly and there was a decent selection of real ales.
I enjoyed a pint of Long Blonde and would have stayed longer but decided to go somewhere I could sit and stretch out a bit.
outtamehead - 4 Jun 2014 13:39
|My first visit yesterday. I was a little hesitant as I thought it looked a bit like a trendy wine bar and to be honest there are lots of wines on offer. However its inclusion in the GBG is well merited. Three good real ales on I especially enjoyed the Larkins Traditional. The others were Long Blonde from Long Man and a Dark Star brew. The overall feel is of a continental brasserie with plenty of metal chairs and tables available outside. Inside the atmosphere is laidback. The paintings on the wall give the pub a bohemian feel. The friendly barstaff were all young, none over 25 as a guess. The clientele were much more varied. I didn't try the food though the meals have a good reputation. The toilets could be improved but otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.
outtamehead - 2 Jun 2013 18:42
|Can't beat toastboasters review, but also liked this a lot. Modern pub feel, with good localish beers and interesting kegs, and nice nuts. Won't look unusual to anyone who's been in an Antic pub, for example, but the best (along with Royal Oak) I've found in my in-laws town.
mtaylor40 - 15 Jan 2013 21:38
|Hoegaarden, good bitter, odd pub but worth a pint of three with a good crowd. More of a bar than a pub but definitely worth the effort for the weisser beer alone.
wanderjahre - 16 Aug 2012 19:02
|Walking through drizzle on the Pantiles.
squelch, squelch, squelch.
Opposite the jewelers and their beautiful bandstand/balcony squats the exceptionally eccentric Ragged Trousers. Ducking under the eves, brushing past one of the Pantiles many columns, apologizing to the pretty girl with wavy hair as I extract myself from my coat, spraying her and the suited man behind me with a thousand drips accumulated on my downhill trudge through the high street. I push open the door, let the smooth sounds of Charlie Mingus or R.E.M wash over me as I walk up to the bar and fumble my coat onto a hook under the bar.
A bald man behind the bar looks at me, grins and tells me how to red sock. a long haired guy next to him, stops frowning at the pint he is pouring and frowns at the bald man.
I could have a pint of well cellared European beer, pleasant Cider or bottle of international beverage. but instead I ask for The Middle Pump, their guest ale, between the Larkins (meh) or Golden Ticket (better than meh) This week the guest is 6x, a Wadworths brew from Devises in Wiltshire, and my old local. Would I like a handle?
I take out a Ł5 note from my wallet that says bad mo fo on it, past it over to the bald man, who in turn passes it to long haired man who, with a flourish, hands me back my Ł1.70 and smiles, politely asks me how things are.
grasping my just-below-room-temperature sudds I turn from the bar and poke through the papers stacked up behind me - Times, Guardian, Pigeon Stool, Local Crap - to find my little nugget of gold, the crossword. Perfect. I sit down on the faded leather bar stool and whip out my pen.
It's tall big bald man
"Hello" I say back in surprise, it's nice to see him again. we chat.
"Bin Emptier (7)"
The evening shift of staff are arriving, the bar is flooded with more hellos than my aged keyboard can accommodate, hugs and steam from outside billow around the room.
"Dustman" says long haired man
Thanks long haired man, he turns to serve the 20 Belgian tourists that have just walked in, spilling themselves over the wide heavy wooden tables at the far end of the bar, bickering about table service and how they don't sell espressos. The staff are more than courteous to theses bumbling collage students, and despite their shift being over, all 5 staff are behind the bar pumping out coffee, draughts and wine, from their fabulous selection of old and new world grape juices. Tall big bald man and I look at each other.
In the tiny beer garden out the back we sit under the one giant brolly the covers most of the floor space.
"small pouch on a belt (6)"
Wavy haired girl with glasses comes out to collect my own empty glass - "bumbag" sh says as she swings open to door and we follow her back in.
long haired man is sitting at the bar, book in one hand, vintage dumbbell in the other. Using his bellend he pushes a plate of spare lunch time chips towards me. They're excellent.
"Nail-banger (6)"
Home (pub) made hand cut chips, dip one in some mayonnaise.
Wavy haired girl, without glasses, raises her eyebrows at me, holding a glass with a handle.
Ł10 note this time. I take my Ł6.70 change, stuff the note in my back pocket, it's pointless putting it back in my wallet - I'm going to be here some time. Wave a hello at the curly haired man with an accent who makes food, as I drop my coins in a mug on the bar, funding their weather machine.
Weather machine. what will they think of next? hilarious.
Excellent food, moules on a thursday night, also burger night on a. nother night.
Excellent beer, they all know what they're doing.
Excellent wine, gurt selection, something for everyone.
Excellent spirits, well. I mean they don't, or didn't have malibu, which is just fantastic. they do have Koko Kanu though, if thats your bag
EXCELLENT service. get in there
toastboaster - 8 May 2012 17:43
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Missouri's governor on Monday ordered the National Guard to a St. Louis suburb convulsed by protests over the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teen, after a night in which police used tear gas to clear protesters off the streets well ahead of a curfew.
Gov. Jay Nixon said the National Guard would help "in restoring peace and order" to Ferguson, where protests over the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a white police officer entered their second week. Police said they acted in response to gunfire, looting, vandalism and protesters who hurled Molotov cocktails.
"These violent acts are a disservice to the family of Michael Brown and his memory and to the people of this community who yearn for justice to be served and to feel safe in their own homes," Nixon said in a statement.
The protests have been going on since Brown's death heightened racial tensions between the predominantly black community and the mostly white Ferguson Police Department. Civil rights activists have compared the shooting to other racially charged cases, especially the 2012 death of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot by Florida neighborhood watch organizer who was later acquitted of murder.
The latest confrontations in Ferguson came on the same day that US Attorney General Eric Holder ordered a federal medical examiner to perform another autopsy on Brown, and as a preliminary private autopsy reported by The New York Times found that Brown was shot at least six times, including twice in the head.
As night fell in Ferguson Sunday, another peaceful protest quickly deteriorated and the streets were empty well before the midnight curfew.
Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol, who is command in Ferguson, said at least two people were wounded in shootings by civilians, he said.
The "extraordinary circumstances" surrounding Brown's death and a request by his family prompted the Justice Department's decision to conduct a third autopsy, agency spokesman Brian Fallon said in a statement. The examination was to take place as soon as possible, Fallon said.
The results of a state-performed autopsy would be taken into account along with the federal examination in the Justice Department investigation, Fallon said.
The Justice Department already had deepened its civil rights investigation into the shooting. A day earlier, officials said 40 FBI agents were going door-to-door gathering information in the Ferguson neighborhood where Brown was shot to death Aug. 9.
Dr. Michael Baden, a former New York City chief medical examiner, told The New York Times that one of the bullets entered the top of Brown's skull, suggesting that his head was bent forward when he suffered a fatal injury.
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There's something definitely different about this Friday as I share the recipe. The sun was really smiling, there were flowers everywhere, the sleep seemed complete and it made us want to go out with a straw hat and stroll the street in a summery dress, occasionally stopping by for a glass of lemonade or some coffee by the bistro.
We feel Tuscany and so will our cuisine! Here's some homemade smokey tomato pizza for you to bask under the Mediterranean Sun. After all, you travel, when the mind travels!
- Tomatoes: 2 large, sliced
- Smoked, dried tomatoes: 4-5
- Pizza dough: ½ pound
- Mushrooms: ½ pound
- Onions: 1, cut in rounds
- Red bell pepper: 1 thinly sliced
- Mozarella: 4 ounce
- Basil: 1/3rd cup
- Olive oil: 2tbsp
- In a bowl, soak dried tomatoes in enough olive oil for atleast half an hour.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet and let it smoke. Stir in the onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and cook till moist. Keep separate.
- Roll out pizza dough to an inch thickness. Brush top with 1tbsp of olive oil and pour the onion mushroom mixture on top and bake for a minute. Remove from the oven, place tomato slices, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella over the pizza and bake for another 10 minutes.
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19 Action Aid (01460 238000; www.actionaid.org.uk/adventures)
Community-building projects in Asia and Africa, including libraries and classrooms. Trips require a registration fee of £300, plus a sponsorship target of £2,999.
20 Africa & Asia Venture (01380 729009; www.aventure.co.uk)
Offers teaching and community placements lasting from five weeks to five months in Africa, Asia and the Americas. A 12 week project in Kenya costs from £2,985, excluding flights.
21 African Conservation Experience (01454 269182; www.conservationafrica.net)
Working in rehabilitation centres with hands on animal care in South Africa and Zimbabwe. A 4-week trip would be £3,840 including flights, meals and accommodation.
22 Big Beyond (0800 098 8440; www.bigbeyond.org)
Offer bespoke volunteer programmes in conservation and development projects in adventurous corners of rural Africa. Live and work with communities in Uganda by the infamous Mountain Gorilla's or in Ethiopia's Omo Valley with an ancient tribe. 2 weeks to 6 months - from £995 full-board excluding flights.
23 Blue Ventures (020 7697 8598; www.blueventures.org)
Specialises in marine conservation in Belize and Madagascar. A six-week volunteer expedition in Madagascar costs from £2,425, and from £2,525 in Belize. Accommodation is in eco-cabins shared by four volunteers.
24 British Exploring (020 7591 3141; www.britishexploring.org)
Organizers of expeditions to the most majestic wilderness. Discoverers of true remoteness in the Jungle, Desert, Arctic and Mountain. A 4-week adventure in Oman, working on an Arabian Leopard conservation costs £2,600 or 8 weeks £3,100, including everything except flights and basic kit.
25 BUNAC (033 3999 7516; www.bunac.org)
Offers worthwhile work, volunteer, intern abroad and summer camp programmes all across the globe ranging from 12 days to 23 months.
26 Camps International (01425 485390; www.campsinternational.com)
2-wk to 3-month volunteering programmes for 18-25 year olds. Live alongside rural communities and within stunning biodiversity areas, whilst you contribute to sustainable project initiatives in Borneo, Cambodia, Ecuador, Peru, Kenya & Tanzania. Prices start from £835.
27 Changing Worlds (02081 238702; www.changing-worlds.com)
Offers a variety of opportunities overseas including volunteering in disadvantaged communities, paid work placements, internships, courses and qualifications and adventure tours. 4 weeks at a Care Work centre in Ghana costs £1095, including accommodation, food and support.
28 CREES (0207 581 2932; www.crees-manu.org)
Founded in 2002, volunteers live in Peru's Manu Biosphere Reserve, one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. Theory is taught on tropical ecology, climate change, sustainable agriculture and species recognition, followed by hands-on training in the field. 4 weeks costs from £1,425.
29 Coral Cay Conservation (020 7620 1411; www.coralcay.org)
Award-winning specialists in coral reef and tropical forest conservation in various countries. Three weeks in the Philippines costs £1,310, including accommodation, food and PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water training.
30 CSV (0207 2786601; www.csv.org.uk)
Offers volunteering opportunities to more than 150,000 people each year, most within Britain. Accommodation, meals and an allowance provided.
31 Earthwatch Institute (01865 318838; www.earthwatch.org)
An international environmental charity dedicated to scientific field research and promoting sustainable development across the world. Help protect whales and dolphins by tracking them in their feeding grounds in the Norwegian Arctic: the eight-day trip costs from £1,395.
32 Ecoteer (01752 426285; www.ecoteer.com)
Most placements are in ecotourism. Further volunteer opportunities are available within conservation, humanitarian aid and teaching. After registration, costs are usually limited to transport, insurance and spending money.
33 Frontier (020 7613 2422; www.frontier.ac.uk)
Frontier has over 300 projects in countries throughout Asia, Africa, South America, Europe and Australasia, offering unlimited adventures and excursions in beautiful locations. Placements are from 2 weeks up to six months, starting at £399.
34 Gapforce (020 7384 3028; www.gapforce.org)
Gapforce offer group trips from 2 weeks to one year in volunteering, adventure, road trips, ski seasons and working holidays. 4 weeks in Thailand and Cambodia including turtle conservation, teaching and exploring costs from £1,200 inclusive.
35 Gap Guru (0800 032 3350; www.gapguru.com)
Community development, childcare and sports coaching. Three week summer club programme in India, Thailand or Romania working with under privileged children costs from £750, excluding flights.
36 Gap Year South Africa (020 8144 2423; www.gapyearsouthafrica.com)
Offers community development, sports coaching and surfing projects in Cape Town. Three-month placements start from £2,995 for community development projects, excluding flights.
37 Global Volunteer Projects (0191 222 0404; www.globalvolunteerprojects.org)
Projects in Ghana, Tanzania, China, India, Cambodia and Mexico. Including HIV awareness projects. A four-week turtle-conservation expedition in Mexico costs from £995. Language and culture courses are included.
38 Greenforce (020 7384 3028; www.greenforce.org)
Greenforce offer courses in conservation, environmental protection and global aid. They aid programs and courses with jobs. 6 Month Marine Scientist Course at the Caribbean Marine Research Station plus Course Graduate jobs costs £4,200 including accommodation, meals, all training and exam fees.
39 Global Vision (01727 250250; www.gvi.co.uk )
Community, wildlife, marine and rainforest conservation expeditions, projects and volunteer holidays. A two-week dolphin conservation project in Kenya costs from £1,125, excluding flights. Four weeks costs £1,605.
40 Hands up Holidays (020 7193 1062; www.handsupholidays.com)
Focuses on tailor-made volunteer-and-tourism experiences. Staff consult with you to find the best match for your skills, interests and sightseeing preferences. The most popular projects are house building and wildlife conservation. Prices start from £3,000 for 14 days based on a minimum of 2 guests.
41 I-to-I (01273 647210; www.i-to-i.com)
Volunteer, language, teaching and work placements in 20 countries. A 2 week Cloud forest conservation and animal care project in Ecuador costs from £599, excluding flights.
42 Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange (020 7681 0983; www.icye.org.uk)
Three-week to 12-month social, community and environmental projects. Available in countries throughout Latin America, Asia and Africa. Six-month participation fees start at £3,995.12 months costs £4,795. Projects vary from working with children in deprived areas of Mexico to women's rights work and HIV/Aids prevention work.
43 International Citizen Service (020 8780 7400; http://www.volunteerics.org)
Ten to twelve-week placements in 24 countries for people aged 18-25. Projects range from volunteer research with the deaf population in the Philippines to HIV awareness and business training for women in Malawi. Volunteers are required to raise at least £800.
44 Latin Link (0118 957 7100; www.stepteams.org)
Sends teams to work with Christian missionaries in Latin America. This year they will send teams to Columbia, Peru, Guatemala and Nicaragua. A four month volunteer project costs from £3,400, including flights.
45 Lattitude (0118 959 4914; www.lattitude.org.uk)
Offers volunteer placements worldwide. Projects, which range from four weeks to eleven months, include teaching, medical and conservation work. Three months in Fiji costs £2,450 excluding flights.
46 Madventurer (0191 232 0625; www.madventurer.com)
Voluntary sports coaching, work and expeditions, from two weeks to six months. Projects of six weeks cost from £1,290.
47 Outreach International (01458 274957; www.outreachinternational.co.uk)
Offer projects that include working with street children in Ecuador, teaching English in Galapagos, working with victims of human trafficking in Cambodia, art therapy in Sri Lanka, elephant conservation in Nepal, and medical projects in Kenya and Tanzania.
48 Oyster (01892 770771; www.oysterworldwide.com)
Work in animal welfare worldwide, including South Africa, Costa Rica or Thailand, perfect your Spanish while teaching in Chile, or finance a ski season by working in a Canadian mountain resort. A six-week farm placement in the Australian outback costs £1,285, excluding flights.
49 Projects Abroad (01903 708300; www.projects-abroad.co.uk)
The leading global organiser of overseas volunteer placements, ranging from teaching and conservation to human-rights projects and journalism. Twelve weeks teaching in Argentina costs £2,795, including food and accommodation.
50 Project Trust (01879 230444; www.projecttrust.org.uk)
Eight- and 12-month placements aimed at school-leavers, from community work – such as working in a children's home in South Africa – to teaching English in China. Volunteers must raise at least £5,200 for eight months and £5,900 12 months.
51 Quest (01273 777206; www.questoverseas.com)
Community and conservation schemes and adventure travel in Africa and South America. Trips range from four-week to three-month team expeditions that combine learning a language with volunteer projects and expeditions. Six weeks in Bolivia, working with rescued animals, costs from £2,200.
52 Raleigh International (020 7183 1270; www.raleighinternational.org)
Community and environmental projects of five to 10 weeks, in Borneo, Costa Rica, Tanzania or Nicaragua. Five-week expeditions have a fund raising target of £1,850 full - flights and visas are extra.
53 Real Gap (01273 647220; www.realgap.co.uk)
Offers 195 programs across 40 different countries, 6 continents. Everything from gap years and volunteering, to paid work and internships abroad. The cost of the 17 day 'Thailand Island Hopping' trip costs £649.
54 Restless Development (020 7633 3350; www.restlessdevelopment.org)
A youth-led agency that offers volunteer projects and training across Africa, and South Asia. The fundraising target is around £800.
55 TCV (01302 388883; www.tcv.org.uk )
Offers a seven-day Wild Frontier Conservation trip in the Sakar Mountains, Bulgaria costs £525, excluding flights.
56 Thai Dragonfly (00 66 87 963 0056; www.dragonflycommunity.org)
Offers a number of charitable community, building and education projects throughout Thailand. Prices on request.
57 The Leap (01672 519922; www.theleap.co.uk)
Offers trips for people aged 18-27, from 6 weeks or longer. Courses in Africa, Asia and South America include team volunteering, internships and equine courses. Prices start at £1,947.
58 The National Trust (0844 800 1895; www.nationaltrust.org.uk)
Conservation projects, such as dry-stone walling and reforestation, across Britain.
59 The Scientific Exploration Society (01747 853353; www.ses-explore.org)
Keen to encourage 'Pioneers With Purpose' who are combining adventure with innovative and valuable scientific research through their expeditions across the world.
60 Think Pacific (0113 253 8684; www.thinkpacific.com)
Travel to the islands of the South Pacific on a volunteer expedition that begins with a five-day castaway induction. Courses run for five weeks, ten weeks or six months, beginning at £1,595.
61 Travellers Worldwide (01903 502595; www.travellersworldwide.com)
Teach English in Asia, Latin America or Africa, on a trip lasting from four to 12 weeks. Twelve weeks teaching in Thailand costs £2,495, excluding flights.
62 GVI (01727 250 250; www.gvi.co.uk)
Offer over 150 different volunteer abroad projects in 25 countries all over the world, involving conservation, education and community projects. An elephant volunteering project in Thailand from 1-24 weeks costs from £920.
63 The Book Bus Foundation (0208 0999 280; www.thebookbus.org)
The Book Bus literacy scheme offers the chance to volunteer as a Book Bus reading mentor and share the joy of reading with primary school children in Africa and South America. Two week placements in Zambia, Malawi and Ecuador from £749 excluding flights.
64 Vine UK (www.vineuk.co.uk)
A non-profit network of organisations that arranges international volunteer-exchange programmes. Volunteers contribute about £150 towards costs, plus travel expenses.
65 Voluntary Services Overseas (020 8780 7500; www.vso.org.uk)
A development charity that sends volunteers of all ages to share their skills in developing countries.
66 Volunteer South America (www.volunteersouthamerica.net)
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Miley Cyrus covered the Fleetwood Mac classic "Landslide" at a recent Bangerz tour stop in Oakland. Cyrus covered other songs during the set including Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and Outkast's "Hey Ya!"
According to Idolator, Cyrus regularly covered the F-Mac tune on her Gypsy Heart tour. The Oakland performance marks the first time she's brought it out in two years.
During an L.A. concert last week, Miley raised eyebrows by kissing fellow pop star Katy Perry.
Miley was performing her latest hit "Adore You" at the February 22 show at the Staples Center when she spotted Perry in the front row of the show. She leaned across the stage and kissed Perry, who reciprocated the smooch and before pulling away laughing as fans recorded the moment.
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text: Do you think what you see is what you get when you see a photo in a catalog, magazine or ad? Not always. Expert retoucher Sharon Daniels shares some profrssional retouching tips on what happens behind the scenes on a commercial campaign that uses mostly real people instead of fashion models. — S.H.My partner and I recently retouched the images below for the Lindsay Phillips fall campaign for SwitchFlops. Before we began retouching the images Lindsay's creative director expressed that conceptually they were interested in keeping the images realistic and appearing spontaneous. The models in the shots included Lindsay Phillips herself, some of her friends, and one professional model.My retouching work for most clients typically involves perfecting faces and sculpting bodies. The Lindsay Phillips campaign was pleasingly different and exciting. Most of the images involved "everyday people", not professional models, and also children. I was able to step away from the "standard" advertising retouching practices and kept the retouching to a minimum. My goal for this campaign was to maintain everyone's natural beauty. When it came to retouching the images of the children, it was important not to take away from their delicate features. It was actually fun to let them keep the gaps in their teeth! I did not need to make them look like contestants from Toddlers & Tiaras.Published on October 26, 2010


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Memphis, TN
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Ghosts, goblins, and all things creepy... give us goosebumps every Halloween, no matter how young or old we are. Halloween is always on October 31st, but folks in Archer City are hoping to have a little "early" Halloween fun and bring an end to cancer. It's the "Give A Hoot and Haunt Out Cancer" event at the Archer City Square. The festival of fun begins at 3pm on Saturday, October 20th and goes until about 10pm. Food, games, craft booths, and costume contests for adults, children, and even pets. Plus, there will be a street dance featuring the music of "Barefoot Dixie". Cost is just $5 per person or $10 for couples and families. All the money raised benefits The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Archer County.
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62 CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS SUMMARY OF FINDINGS (A thirteenth category accounted for "other" surveys, reported by respondents to the survey of practitioners but This synthesis has reviewed the state of the practice in freight not otherwise categorized.) transportation surveys, with a focus on truck freight in both urban and inter-urban settings. A survey of practitioners A web-based survey of practitioners was the primary and a review of case studies found that freight transporta- source of information for the synthesis. The survey was sent tion surveys, like the subject of freight transportation itself, to all state departments of transportation (DOTs), as well are complex and multifaceted. A single, all-encompassing as to selected metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) survey or data set does not exist; and perhaps as important, that were known to be active in recent freight planning activ- there is no commonly accepted taxonomy of survey types ities. These were the primary intended audiences. To further and definitions. Different types of surveys can be used to broaden the coverage, the survey also was sent to selected develop data for a given need (e.g., several types of surveys marine and airport authorities, academics, and commercial are used to gather trip origin-destination information). Nei- freight data purveyors. In total, 74 individual agencies were ther generic survey designs nor commonly accepted sur- contacted. This generated 56 responses, including 45 state vey contents exist. Many surveys combine quantitative and DOTs and eight MPOs. The survey of practitioners solicited qualitative information-gathering: a review of recent MPO information on several topics, including survey costs, prac- and statewide freight studies indicates that although freight titioners' requirements for data, the data that are available to surveys have been conducted, many of these are qualitative. them and how these are used, and practitioners' use of ITS technologies for surveys and data collection. Practitioners The synthesis profiles 12 different types of freight trans- also were asked to assess how well the available data met portation surveys: their needs. 1. Roadside/intercept surveys The results provided a wide range of responses to virtu- ally all the questions. However, some tendencies emerged 2. Combined telephone/mail-back surveys from the state of the practice: 3. Telephone interview surveys � The range of applications was broad, with the most common applications being policy and infrastructure 4. Mail-out/mail-back surveys capacity planning. Modeling was well down on the list: although data needs for modeling and forecasting were 5. Personal interview surveys cited as an important reason for this synthesis, the find- ings indicate an interest in the use of freight surveys 6. Internet surveys for many applications. The large number of "other" applications also suggests that new issues and needs 7. Focus and stakeholder group surveys are emerging and must be addressed. � Trucks were the dominant mode of interest, but data 8. Commercial vehicle trip diary surveys for other modes also were of interest. There were some common elements in the type of data required for each 9. GPS vehicle tracking surveys (more broadly, ITS mode: trip origin, destination, the characteristics of the technologies) load carried, and vehicle/vessel (equipment) profiles. Additional and more specific information was required 10. License plate match surveys--manual for trucks, notably including speed and emission data. � Among the 12 types of surveys, roadside/intercept sur- 11. License plate match surveys--electronic veys (i.e., the most traditional form of truck survey) were cited most frequently; however, each of the other 12.Administrative surveys types of surveys was used as well.


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Photo above taken at the Bol D'or in 2007. This famous yacht race will take place this year from the 15 -15 June 2012
News – Living in Nyon was featured in the 10 May issue of the Swiss magazine l'Hebdo in a four page article called "Les Expatriés, Absurdes Boucs Emissaires" . In it, the article discussed the continued growth of the Lac Léman region and the attraction of the area to the many multinationals that have chosen to base themselves here. It also discussed the subsequent problems and difficulties that have arisen because of this growth (shortage of housing, high rents etc ). It questions the value of bringing in any more expatriates to the area, particularly when some of them don't attempt to integrate or speak French. The magazine then interviews a variety of individuals on their thoughts on the subject from the Mayor of Nyon, Daniel Rossellat to Nir Ofek from Glocals, to the Living in Nyon editor. The editor gave her views and you can read them, and those of the others in terviewd in the article here A selection of events coming up in the Region
Tonight Friday 19 May, it's the last ever concert of the hip hop slam group "Trip In" in their current form. They will perform in the Usine a Gaz from 21:30 onwards (doors open at 21:00) Details here
Morgan Cars in Nyon
Approx 25 English Morgan cars will be in and around Nyon between the 25 the and 27th May in an event called NyonMog organised by the Swiss Morgan Owners Group
Also next weekend 26 and 27 May it's "Caves Ouvertes in Vaud"! Over 300 wineries and caves will be open to members of the public to taste and buy wine. See site here.
Photo Exhibition
Focale, the photography association based in Nyon has a new exhibition called "Neptune – Squats 2002 -2012″ by Julien Gregorio. The exhibition will run from 6 May -17 June and can be seen in Focale's gallery just near the château of Nyon. See details here on the Focale website
Swing Jazz
There's Swing Jazz at the 1306 Club on Friday 25 May at the 1306 Club from 20:30 onwards. More details here
Tourist office now open by lake
Nyon Tourist office has now opened its summer pavilion. This is siutated next to the ferry embarcation point on the lake side to cater for the thousands of tourists who visit the area in the summer months. It will be open seven days a week from 10:00-16:00 in May June and September and from 10:00- 18:00 in July and August.
For all tourist and other local events coming up in the area see the list here on the Nyon tourist website
Further afield – Beer Festival next weekend in Vevey
Beer festival – Fri 25 May to Mon 28 May
This beer festival will take place at the market square in Vevey at Vevey "Beach". Wide range of beers, concerts and more. For more information – see site here.


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In the newly created role, Steele oversee Skype's global brand and marketing functions, reporting directly into Skype president Tony Bates.
Skype axed the global chief marketing officer role in June last year, shortly after the plans for its acquisition by Microsoft were announced, parting ways with Doug Bewsher, who now is senior vice president of marketing at software company Salesforce.com.
Steele, who was behind Yahoo's $100m 'It's You' campaign, left Yahoo at the end of last year, shortly after former chief executive Carol Bartz was dismissed.
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"Skype has always had a maniacal focus on building the best products in the world and now we are adding a world-class marketing leader to guide our brand's development and growth."
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Win a walk-on part in The L Word 1
7:23 PM — A human rights organisation that works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls is auctioning a unique prize to raise funds.
Bill Clinton: America can do better than the Bush years
6:06 PM — Last night former President of the United States Bill Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and endorsed Barack Obama
All eyes on Obama as he prepares to accept the Democratic nomination
5:51 PM — Confirmed as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States yesterday, Barack Obama is expected to give the speech of his life later today.
Gay Mayor of Paris bids for Socialist party leadership 1
3:41 PM — One of Europe's most high-profile gay politicians is to run for leader of France's Parti Socialiste. Bertrard Delanoe will face half a dozen other contenders.
Lindsay Lohan's father claims she is being "used" by Samantha
3:00 PM — Fallen starlet Lindsay Lohan's oft-rumoured girlfriend DJ Samantha Ronson is planning to pen a tell-all and Lohan's father Michael Lohan is fuming about it.
Northern Ireland gay fund in place before DUP took office
2:50 PM — Funding arrangements put in place while Northern Ireland was still under direct rule from Westminster have ensured that LGBT groups in the province are getting state funds.
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2:09 PM — A national gay youth group has complained about scenes at Manchester Pride last weekend. The event was a 78-hour extravaganza of music, film, heritage and culture.
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1:35 PM — John Partridge confides that he is slowly getting used to being recognised everywhere he goes. As the actor who plays Christian Clarke on EastEnders, the attention is understandable.
Cambodian women discover beauty use for condom lubricant
12:42 PM — A lubricant has become a popular acne cure among Cambodian women. Number One Plus is a water-based lubricant produced by health organisation Population Services International.
TV boss apologises for coverage of gay Olympic hero 6
12:18 PM — The head of Olympics at American television network NBC has apologised for the way in which they reported the story of Matthew Mitcham.
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11:58 AM — Mormons, Jews, Sikhs and Hindus are being asked to join forces to support an amendment to the state Constitution of California banning same-sex marriages.
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Enthusiastic British sports car is lightweight, has massive horsepower and feels like a twin-turbocharged English terrier chasing a squirrel
Insane hypercar not even street legal and has no relevance to the real world — except that hybridization is now for performance, not saving fuel
BMW's sexy, rolling showcase of technology is almost the supercar it pretends to be, but not quite the electric car it could have been
Porsche's sublime, speed-obsessed sports coupe is as close as you'll get to driving an actual race car
The FXX K is a meaner, faster and louder track-only LaFerrari
The beautiful GT S is a serious car — seriously sophisticated and seriously entertaining
The Porsche Cayman GTS goes up against the older Ferrari 360 Modena in this battle of "attainable" sports cars
Huracán LP 610-4 serves as the star attraction
This beautiful roadster is one of just 25
Aging supercar still has the power to turn heads
Vancouver's most prestigious automobile event didn't skimp out on the glitz this year
Luxury performance sedan exclusive to Middle Eastern market must be impressive for both passengers and drivers
To help you look the part at this weekend's Luxury & Supercar event, we've asked the show's Crystal Kwon to provide some guidance. For the women When it comes to garden chic, a…
The country's largest assembly of luxury and supercars will be on hand at Vancouver's VanDusen Botanical Garden Sept. 6-7
What it's like to drive the definitive Lamborghini supercars
Aston's flagship supercar is faster and still stunningly beautiful – but it's now more environmentally conscious, too
Don't let the relatively bargain basement price fool you. This Vantage is everything you'd expect from an Aston Martin
Insane new supercar will again try to break records for being the world's fastest car
The limited-edition, high-end sedan is designed solely for customers in the Middle East
British entrepreneur sets off on a grand road trip with his classic collection to pick up his new hybrid supercar


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Hello CA WILPF members,
It is now time to mobilize and call Governor Brown's office to support SB 244.
Urgent Action is needed on SB 244, one of the four bills in the Human Right to Water package of bills all passed by both houses of the CA Legislature
Four bills seeking clean drinking water for all have passed the CA Legislature, but Governor Brown is being pressured to veto SB 244, the bill that will require municipalities and other water service districts to make plans to serve those poor communities that have been "redlined" out of water and sanitation services. Often these poor communities are islands within a municipality whose residents have safe drinking water.
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BREAKING: Beyonce, Clarkson, Taylor to Perform at 57th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
ETonline reports that Beyonce, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson are set to perform at the January 21st 57th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION.
A statement from President Obama released today reads: "Vice President [Joe] Biden and I are honored to have these wonderfully talented musical artists perform at the Inaugural ceremony. Their music is often at the heart of the American story and speaks to folks across the country."
According to the report, Beyonce will be performing the National Anthem while American Idol winner Clarkson will take on My Country Tis of Thee. James Taylor will sing his version of America the Beautiful.
President Obama was involved in chosing the performers for the ceremony, according to the press statement. Others who are set to participate in the patriotic event are Myrlie Evers-Williams, who will give the invocation; Richard Blanco, who will serve as the Inaugural poet; and Reverend Louie Giglio, who will deliver the Benediction.
In 2009, Beyonce performed the Etta James classic 'At Last' at the Inaugural Ball. During the number, the newly inaugurated Obama and wife Michelle shared their first official dance as President and First Lady.
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Drug or alcohol addiction can be a difficult thing to recover from as your body becomes physically dependant on these substances. Discuss topics including alcohol/drug rehab centers or programs, share rehab stories and offer support, and long term recovery post-rehab.
Found this disccussion on quitting sub and there are hydro users, oxy and heroin users discussing getting off of sub. I found it very informative.
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Hi, I have a big problem, I can't get of Suboxone. Has this happened to anybody else? Is there any way to overcome this problem?
Just don't get back to it! Try never to forget the hell you had to go through before you decided to stop and during the withdrawals. Speaking from a personal experience- 10 years of heroine abuse. I didn't want to get hooked up on methadone or suboxene, so i rapid-detoxed myself, so to speak. I bought 460mg of liquid methadone and starting with 60, i lowered my dose almost each day for the next 10 days. When i had 50mg left i stopped it completely. I saved the 50mg in case i felt superbad, which actually didn't happen. I had 10 days of insomnia and RLS, some mild diarrhea but that was it. On day 11 i slept for the first time for 8 hours and it's been 2 years since. i still have those 50mg of methadone left:))
I also lost almost everything i had or loved before i decided to stop. People are right- you have to get to the bottom before you start going slowly up.


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Providea Conferencing, an SPS Company, is a leading global provider of video conferencing, collaboration and telepresence technology solutions. As an SPS company, Providea addresses a comprehensive UC strategy that includes voice applications, data, infrastructure, mobility, video conferencing, collaboration and telepresence – plus cloud-based and managed service options to support customer needs at every level. The company holds partner authorizations and certification with manufacturers including Cisco, Polycom and LifeSize, enabling Providea to provide customers with powerful, best-of-breed solutions. Providea is also a Masergy Platinum Partner and provides managed, secure global network and cloud communications services to enterprises that have multiple locations.
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CIOsynergy Dallas is an exclusive opportunity for leading local CIO and IT executives to network and brainstorm daily hurdles in an unparalleled learning environment under the umbrella of the founder of Monster.com, keynote of the event Jeff Taylor. As an expert in technology, advertising, and human capital, Taylor zeroes in on what lies ahead, sensing economic upheaval, changing global employment, and the shift in doing business that Web 2.0 has created. Envisioning ways to capitalize on these evolving trends with technology and the power of human capital, Taylor taps into his experience to advise businesses on how they can break away from the competition by adopting a new mindset and getting in early with social networking.
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At last night's Bellator 97 event, TNA/Bellator star King Mo (10-2) defeated Jacob Noe (12-2) in the finals of the Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament. Mo won at 2:51 of the third round, in a fight where he used his wrestling to keep Noe grounded.
Mo not only got takedowns with ease, but busted up Noe badly with the constant onslaught of strikes. With the victory, Mo earned a title shot against Light Heavyweight Champion Attila Vegh (29-4-2dr).


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Wednesday, 16 Apr 2014
Brother Launches ScanNCut and Hello Kitty Home Sewing Machines
Brother has introduced its ScanNCut machine (CM550DX), a new home and hobby cutting machine with built-in 300dpi scanner. Also, the company has launched two special anniversary editions of Hello Kitty home sewing machines, NV980K and GS2786K.
Tuesday, 15 Apr 2014
Verify Safety of Your Online Accounts with McAfee's Heartbleed Checker
McAfee has just launched a free online scanner for consumers to assess if they need to change their passwords to deal with the recently exposed Heartbleed Bug. Find out more after the jump.
Tuesday, 28 Jan 2014
Brother Announces Compact Desktop & Redesigned Mobile Scanners
Brother has launched two new compact desktop scanners, ADS-1100W and ADS-1600W, as well as two redesigned mobile scanners, DS-620 and DS-720D.
Monday, 9 Sep 2013
Fujitsu ScanSnap SV600 Equipped with Book Image Correction & Page Turning Detection Announced
Fujitsu has launched the SV600, a new lineup in the ScanSnap series, which delivers simple and speedy paper-to-PDF digitization in a compact design.
Monday, 7 Jan 2013
Fujitsu Introduces the Next Gen ScanSnap iX500 Desktop Scanner
Built with the newly developed image processing engine "GI" which supports the latest Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 interfaces, the ScanSnap iX500 desktop scanner comes with the ability to scan and save information directly from the scanner with their smartphones or tablets over the local Wi-Fi network, eliminating the use of a PC.
Friday, 14 Dec 2012
Epson Launches A3 and A4 Enterprise Scanners to Increase Productivity in Offices
On top of adding inkjet, monochrome LED, as well as stationery label printers to its business product line, Epson also launched its new high performance A4 and A3 enterprise scanners showcasing numerous features to help boost productivity in offices.
Tuesday, 10 Apr 2012
PlanOn Announces Smallest Full Page Color Scanner, ScanStik
Unlike other pen-sized scanners which only enables scanning a line per time, ScanStik scans the entire page just like a flat-bed scanner, minus the bulkiness.
Tuesday, 13 Mar 2012
Canon Introduces High-Performance Portable Scanner
Compatible with Windows and Mac OS, the P-215 offers a built-in card scanner, intelligent document processing functions, and expanded scan-to-Cloud capabilities.
Thursday, 1 Mar 2012
XCAN 1 Portable Document & Book Scanner to Be Announced at CeBIT 2012
Aimed to make scanning easier, the camera-based document scanner allows anything up to a full A4 page to be scanned.


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George Galloway has returned to Parliament, winning a by-election in Bradford, Yorkshire.
George Galloway, a member of British parliament who represents Bradford West, is famous for a great many things.
That awkward wedding moment, however, was upstaged when Bradford collapsed of a heart attack and died right after saying "I do."


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Erin Rholl
1. How do you manage to stay balanced and healthy in spite of the busy med school schedule?
I make sure to find time to exercise and play sports to have an outlet for any anxiety and stress that comes from our busy schedule. Keeping up with family and friends not in med school keeps me grounded and in touch with what is happening outside of school.
2. Why do you want to become an advocate and what three qualities will you bring to the job?
I want to make sure that every first year is able to enjoy their med school experience to the fullest. My advocates and advisers helped me navigate my first year, and I want to provide others with any help they need to succeed. I will bring enthusiasm, approachability and openness to the position.
3. What's the most important piece of advice you would give to an MS1 at the beginning of the year?
If you are unhappy or want to change something, talk to someone. The advisers, advocates and your classmates are an excellent and underutilized resource. Be open to talking to people because keeping questions and concerns to yourself will only bring you unnecessary stress and anxiety.
4. Tell us your favorite joke (PG-13 max, please). Your answer may exceed 1 sentence.
Patient: Doc, I think I'm suffering from optic-rectal neuritis. Doctor: I've never heard of that before, can you explain it to me? Patient: Well, it's when your optic nerve and your rectal nerve join and it gives you a really s*#@ty outlook on life.
5. If you had a theme song that played every time you entered a room, what would it be?
Wonderful Day – O.A.R.
6. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
The key lime pie frozen yogurt at Yogurt Pump.


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opinionBy Amina Alhassan
African women in general need to know that it's OK for them to be the way they are - to see the way they are as a strength, and to be liberated from fear and from silence, says Kenyan environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai. But when really is silence necessary? Womanhood takes a look.
Silence, it is said, is golden. Others say it is the best answer to a fool. However you look at it, silence can be used and misused. It is even true that some use silence as a weapon in relationships, businesses and several other spheres of life. Scars from silence can be so deep. We may never know any of the reasons for it all. We have all been victims of silence at one point or the other in our lives. And I can bet till now the scars remain fresh even though they happened in the past.
Indeed, silence can mean different thing to different people. It can mean yes or no. It can imply contentment or dissatisfaction, safety, fear, ignorance or even arrogance. It can be accompanied by the smile of approval or the scorn of judgment depending on the message the person in question is trying to pass.
Individuals who are diplomatic in nature mostly use silence as a way of drawing an argument down, that is, to close it without them saying a word. They can effectively win an argument without having to say anything to the other person. That is how strong silence can be.
It is a different ball game to use silence arrogantly and using it effectively. Some silences can pass a whole lot of messages without one having to say anything. Some silences pass messages of correction while some display arrogance and ego.
Here are some situations that silence can be effectively utilized according to internet research
• During arguments. One of the most powerful things we can do during an argument is to stay silent. When someone is shouting at you, looking for an argument or just picking on you, you can literally take all the power away from them and keep all your energy by simply looking at them and saying absolutely nothing. This is extremely difficult to do but very powerful. At the end you have the upper hand and look mature to pothers that were around during the argument.
• Gossiping. When there is a crowd of people in the workplace there are bound to be gossips who speak about other people. The thing with gossiping is that it is contagious. When we don't like someone and someone else starts speaking about them we naturally tend to voice our opinion and even over do it. Try and stop yourself from catching the virus of gossiping and become silent whenever it occurs. If you are a gossiper yourself and people around start to notice that you are 'not your usual self', don't give an explanation just leave saying you've got work to do or whatever, pretty soon you'll be out of the gossiping loop.
• When someone is talking. Silence is a great tool for counselors if used in the right way. It's also great when listening to friends and family. Just let people talk and listen to them and use your facial expressions and movements to acknowledge that you are listening. This can be a tough thing to do but extremely powerful for both you, as the listener, and the talker. You will find that as you practice this, more people come to talk to you as you will be known as a good listener. Obviously there are times to speak during the conversation, however when you do, make sure it is to paraphrase what the talker is saying or asking questions to get more information, don't make it about yourself.
It is important to note here that total silence in the process of listening to someone's problem could also relay a different message to the person talking. He/ she might feel you are just making a mockery of her/him by not saying a word. So it is important that you try to chip in one or two words of sympathy or encouragement.
Silence could also be spiritual. The state of silence is a way of reaching another part of your mind not possible when going about your daily routine. There are days we wake up and not interested in talking but just want to be silent all through. It might be our body wanting a break to reflect on things that are important to us in life. What is important is that we don't hurt people in the process of our silence routine.
In some cases in marriage women are known to implore the silent treatment. The men too are also catching the fever of dolling out silent treatment to their wives. Silent rage or the silent treatment as it is mostly called, as punishment is toxic and threatening to the vitality of any relationship. It creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation that makes safety, intimacy and couples and friends resiliency impossible. In this instance silence can do more harm than good.
Yes, there are times to talk. But there are times when conversation isn't necessary, and is even hurtful. There can be power and wisdom in not talking and biding your time, walking away, or simply shutting up and getting on with things. Wisely using the silent treatment can change a whole lot of things in our lives.


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Paul McCartney Takes Over Colbert Report
Paul McCartney took over The Colbert Report for a special hour-long episode earlier this week.
During the interview portion of the show, McCartney talked about his time with the Beatles, the early days of his band Wings, and the reissue of his 1976 album Wings Over America, telling Colbert of his band's beginnings: "There were times I was begrimed."
McCartney then performed a six song set, including "I've Just Seen A Face," "Hi Hi Hi," "Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!," "Listen To What The Man Said," "Lady Madonna," and "Birthday," which he dedicated to "anyone who has a birthday during the entire year."
McCartney's Out There tour is underway, with performances at the Bonaroo Festival, in Europe, and in the U.S. scheduled through the end of July.
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The woman told them that she was contacted and told if she got the card, she was to call a phone number and provide the card information. In doing so, she would receive $1000 in return.
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I'm interested to see if it actually is tigiev who wrestles, possibility of goudarzi vs tigiev, and 2nd round match of aliyev vs tsargush, 55 looks very deep looking at the draw, 74 bottom half looks a lot tougher than the top half, burroughs on the same side as tsargush, hazewinkel on the same side as yang, otasultanov, i'd be suprised if he got past the kazakh in the 1st round.
Robertty vs tsargush rematch as well in there if they both reach the quarters, and burroughs vs gentry, if gentry can beat future multiple olympic champ yadav.
Can't wait to see it.
Pretty pumped for this also.
I wish Gentry has Burroughs first, JB sometimes has a hard time in his first match. Nonetheless, he should beat Yadav (has before) and we'll see how it goes agounst Burroughs. Canada didn't get the big upset I was hoping for in the women's, but maybe it's Gentry's time to shine Goudrazi won't have any easy matches but he should make the finals with his draw.
Yang/Mansurov first round again! They've had a few great matches in the past... winner vs. Otarsultranov. Whoever takes that (my bet is Otar over Yang) should make finals. Bottom bracket is a bit weaker but Velikov, Ramhi and Kinegashvilli are all worthy finalists as well.
Its interesting how 55 looks with two quarters that are absolutely BRUTAL and two quarters that needless to say aren't. If Haze is going to do something he's got a draw to do it. The Yang, Otarsultanov, Mansurov and Bayarra, Rahimi, Velikov, Khinchegashvili groupings are absolutely crazy.
74 seemingly makes a little more sense although the top quarter with Tigiev, Terziev, and Goudarzi is pretty brutal.
I'll go Goudarzi/Shapiyev in the semi's up top, Burroughs/Tsargush on the bottom. Burroughs beats Goudarzi again for the Gold.
RIP Jacob Schlottke - 1984-2011
"If Cornell finishes ahead of Iowa with five all americans I'll jump into the Des Moines River after finals." -Herkey#1 8/16/12
Rahimi looks great.. dominated the mongolian
I'm so sick of nbc's over use of the overhead camera angle. The producer obviously has no clue of how worthless that view is in wrestling.
Haze up on Mat A
Ugh, that was ugly.
Otarsultanov dominated in his first match. That's how you wrestle under these rules. Run up the score and shorten the periods when you can. 7-0 in 44 seconds in the 2nd period.