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Meet Stephanie and Jeff Rennells, the new owners of Cork Wine Bar in West Village. They haven't changed the name but they've reworked the concept. It's no longer a "try before you buy" shop, they've added tables and customers can order a tasting selection or grab their own and sit down to enjoy it. They're trying to lure in a "whole new 30s crowd" in to try wine. Grand reopening party on January 20 with free wine, music, and nibbles.
Cork Wine Bar in West Village Gets New Owners
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What is it about that picture that makes me not like those people?
M Collins
I went by Cork to check it out and I think it's amazing. I met the new Owners, Stephanie and Jeff. They are so cool and laid back and took time to show me the tasting stations and I had a glass or two!! You've gotta check this place out!
http://www.corkwines.com Jeff Rennells
Ha ha, I agree about the picture. I always look so short next to my wife.
Ava Sue
I heart my D Magazine blogs and when I saw that Cork had new owners I just had to stop by since I live within walking distance. Totally surprised that Stephanie was the one that greeted me at the door! She is super cool and the vibe is so laid back and chill. I think I've found my home away from home. Can't wait to see what they've got planned for the grand reopening.
Since I'm no longer in my '30s, I guess I'm not of the desired demographic. I have more money than I did in my '30s so if any wine bar is open to the 40+ crowd let me know!
Cork is open to everyone (of drinking age, of course). :). Please stop by for a glass, or two, of wine with us!
Traci Blatchford
Love Cork! My husband and I have been frequenting the place for about two years and consider it our date night spot (fyi- great pizza place next door too). If you haven't been, it's definitely with checking out!!
Jeff. I don't know what else you have going for you, but you are one lucky guy.
PS I am not referring to Cork!
Im 53 and usually go with a group of friends, varying in age down to early 30's. All of us always have a good time and purchase wines by the bottle to drink there while we talk. Usually two hours later we go over to Grimaldis and have pizza. Cork is an awesome place, friendly staff and comfortable environment. They have an enormous selection of wines and many are very reasonable to buy a bottle (or three) for sitting and conversing with friends. The changes they made by adding more seating makes it a perfect casual environment.
Johnny Cardinal
I got to hang out with Stef and Jeff at cork once. They are the bees knees. Everyone should should try this place! They have great wines for those who like good wine.
Ryan B.
Great spot to hang out, have a glass and relax with friends. They also have a nice back room for birthdays and other special events.
Arnold P
Typical Dallas wannabe farce. Cork had the best staff and an unpretentious vibe. The claim to want the 30 somethings is evidence of the desire for hip-ness over substance. If you do get them, they'll leave as quickly as they came. So get they're money quick before they find somewhere else to spend it.


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Track a Set of Services
Show how you can track a set of services in the service registry while they are being registered and unregistered dynamically. This snipppet uses the Service Tracker to simplify handling the dynamics's.
- Log Service - org.osgi.service.log
- Http Service - org.osgi.service.http
- osgi interfaces, provides all service interfaces for the OSGi specifications.
The snippet tracks the Http Services in the registry and adds a small servlet to any Http Service present, now or in the future. To track what is happening, we will also print a message in the log at important moments.
The first part we need to write is a Bundle Activator. In this case we will create a simple ServiceTracker that we will use for the Log Service. It tracks a log service so that we do not have to get the service reference and then the service. This makes it easier to use. We track the Http Service with a subclass of the ServiceTracker. Subclassing the ServiceTracker class is a good way to use the ServiceTracker. This HttpTracker will override the
addingService method to register a MiniServlet as well as printing a message in the log.
Source: aQute.tracker.Tracker package aQute.tracker; import org.osgi.framework.*; import org.osgi.service.log.*; import org.osgi.util.tracker.*; public class Tracker implements BundleActivator { ServiceTracker logTracker; HttpTracker httpTracker; public void start(BundleContext context) throws Exception { try { logTracker = new ServiceTracker(context, LogService.class.getName(), null); httpTracker = new HttpTracker(context, logTracker); httpTracker.open(); logTracker.open(); } catch (Throwable t) { t.printStackTrace(); } } public void stop(BundleContext context) throws Exception { httpTracker.close(); logTracker.close(); } }
For the tracking the Http Service we subclass the Service Tracker and override the three key methods:
modifiedService, and
Source: aQute.tracker.HttpTracker package aQute.tracker; import org.osgi.framework.*; import org.osgi.service.http.*; import org.osgi.service.log.*; import org.osgi.util.tracker.*; class HttpTracker extends ServiceTracker { int count; ServiceTracker logTracker; HttpTracker(BundleContext context, ServiceTracker logTracker) { super(context, HttpService.class.getName(), null); this.logTracker = logTracker; } public Object addingService(ServiceReference reference) { try { HttpService http = (HttpService) super .addingService(reference); http.registerServlet("/hello", new MiniServlet(), null, null); log("Added http service #" + ++count); return http; } catch (Exception nse) { log("Failed to add http service: " + nse); } return null; } public void removedService(ServiceReference reference, Object service) { super.removedService(reference, service); count--; log("Removed http service, left #" + count--); } public void modifiedService(ServiceReference reference, Object service) { super.modifiedService(reference, service); log("Modified http service"); } void log(final String message) { LogService log = (LogService) logTracker.getService(); if (log != null) log.log(LogService.LOG_INFO, message); else System.err.println(message); } }
The MiniServlet class is a straightforward Http Servlet that prints "Hello World".
Source: aQute.tracker.MiniServlet package aQute.tracker; import java.io.*; import javax.servlet.*; import javax.servlet.http.*; public class MiniServlet extends HttpServlet implements Servlet { public void doGet(HttpServletRequest rq, HttpServletResponse rsp) throws IOException { rsp.getWriter().println("Hello World"); } }
The Bnd file necessary to create the bundle is as follows:
Bnd: aQute.tracker.bnd Private-Package: aQute.tracker Bundle-Activator: aQute.tracker.Tracker
Experiences When Writing this Snippet
I first wrote this example quite different but along the way I ran into several problems that I had to solve.
- I first used the ServiceTracker
waitForServicemethod and waited up to ten seconds before I gave up. BJ Hargrave pointed out that this could significantly increase start up time when the Log Service bundle is started after the this bundle. The ServiceTracker methods that are overridden are synchronous. This means that starting the HttpTracker in the activator could potentially add ten seconds to the start time. Waiting in a Bundle Activator is very bad behavior, the
stopmethods must return asap.
- I forgot to call the
openmethod of the two Service Tracker at first. Really, the exercise is futile if you do not open the Service Tracker.
- I started inlining the HttpTracker class when I created the instance. Bad idea, the Java inlined classes syntax is way too convoluted.
- I originally did not do anything with the Http Service that was tracked. This meant the only reference was the HttpTracker.class which showed a subtle shortcoming of bnd: it will not find this reference if you compile to Java class code < 1.4. The Xyz.class construct only puts a String reference in the bytecodes and bnd does not recognize it as a class reference. It therefore did not import the appropriate package. This is only a problem when you use the Class.class construct and not use the class itself in a variable, field, cast, or method call.
- The specification discusses services in chapter 701 of the OSGi Compendium.
- BundleContext Javadoc
- Service Tracker Javadoc
- Log Service Javadoc
- Http Service Javadoc
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Executive MBA Program Application Process
Thank you for your interest in The Executive MBA Program at The University of Toledo! Five steps are involved in applying to the EMBA Program:
Step 1: Complete and submit a resume, the application fee of $45, and the following forms:
- Application for The Executive MBA Program (PDF)
- Employer Nomination and Optional Employer Sponsorship Form (MS Word) or (PDF)
Step 2: Request two official transcripts from each educational institution, other than The University of Toledo, that awarded you a baccalaureate or graduate degree. We will obtain all University of Toledo transcripts for you. If you took courses at institutions other than the institution that awarded your degree, please request two official transcripts from them. All transcripts must be mailed by the institution to: EMBA Office, The University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft St., Mail Stop 103, Toledo, OH 43606.
Step 3: Request that two individuals familiar with your managerial experience complete the enclosed "Letter of Recommendation and Optional Waiver of Right of Access to Information." These should be mailed to: EMBA Program, The University of Toledo, 2801 West Bancroft St., Mail Stop 103, Toledo, OH 43606 (MS Word) or (PDF).
Step 4: We will arrange for you to interview with the Senior EMBA Administrator and a representative of the Admissions Committee once all of your application materials are received.
Step 5: The Admissions Committee will seek to ascertain the candidate's leadership potential. Consideration will be given to the following:
- Completion of a bachelors degree.
- Completion of the GMAT, or other suitable test which measures verbal, quantitative and writing skills, or sufficient employment experience with managerial responsibilities deemed acceptable by the Admissions Committee. We will consider waiving the GMAT for individuals with significant, relevant and progressive work experience.
- An assessment of the individual's work experience.
- Evidence of the motivation, commitment and support necessary to complete a demanding program.
- Personal interview.
Applications are currently being considered on a space-available basis. Applicants are thus encouraged to submit applications as early as possible. Tuition for the entire EMBA program (tuition, fees, meals on class weekends, books and materials, etc.) is $42,500. Financial aid is available to individuals who qualify.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the application process or about the Executive MBA program!


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Hi - we are considering buying a 2011 subaru outback and live in Lamorinda but do not like the dealership in Walnut Creek. Anyone have any recent experience with buying a Subaru nearby and any recommendations for service? Also we have never had a Subaru (usually buy Honda) and would appreciate any comments about owning Subaru in general as well. We are planning on keeping this car a long time so don't want to be making a mistake. THanks. shopping for subaru
We drive to Tahoe every 3 weeks, during ski season and our Legacy Outback has passed many a giganto, spun-out on to the side of road SUVs with the very high center of gravity. As one person told us 'All the locals drive Subaru'. If you get the snow tires you'll never need chains again. And it holds big strollers and groceries, no problem. Repairs have been pretty much just recommended maintain. although we have had replace the CV boot on this car, probably because of hard driving we do. 3 Subarus in a row
We are considering leasing a Subaru Forester and looking for people willing to share their experiences leasing vehicles from the Albany Subaru dealer or any other local dealer. Specifically, how were you treated at the end of your lease? Did you ''use'' your Forester (bikes, soccer gear, camping)? Thanks! Blaine
I have a 2003 Subaru Forester that I have always taken to the dealer for regular maintenance (first in LA, then in SF), and I've always been happy with that. I now live in Oakland and was going to take it to the dealer here, but the online reviews of the service dept are horrible. Can anyone with a Subaru recommend anywhere else to have it serviced in the east bay? And can you tell me what you like about where you take your car?Or if you like the dealer in Oakland, can you tell me about that? Thanks for any guidance... Subaru driver
Hello BPN, We just purchased a used Subaru Outback Wagon and we are looking for a reliable, honest and affordable dealer or shop to get the car serviced. We have heard nothing but terrible things about Subaru Albany so we are wondering where everyone takes their Subarus to get serviced. Thank you! rachel
They fixed an engine growl that the mechanics at two places in Berkeley said were normal (but I knew wasn't), found the reason why there was a rattle in the door, and more. My Subaru had never run more smoothly or efficiently.
441 High St Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 532-5332KD
Hi everyone, My husband and I are relatively new to the area and need a recommendation for a mechanic experienced with Subaru cars. Our '99 Forester is making some strange noises from one of the wheels and there is smoke coming from beneath the car (my husband thinks there might be an oil leak). Can anyone recommend a trustworthy mechanic? Thank you! Lisa
2040 17th Street (between Kansas St & Vermont St) San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 487-1210He can understand a budget, and limit repairs for cost, but will clearly explain the potential consequences. He will never let you do anything unsafe. He will fix things other mechanics have screwed up, and not chastise you for ''cheating on him'' out of convenience. :)
When I first started going to him, I met a guy who had his car up from San Jose, and I couldn't understand that. But after 15 years with Robert, I do now. I've lived in Marin, SF and Berkeley in that time, and I use Robert b/c he's the best and most honest mechanic I've ever met. Good luck, Car runs well
I'm looking for an alternative to the overpriced dealership for routine maintenance on our Subaru. Do you have a reliable/trustworthy mechanic who does the regular checkups on cars that you recommend? Ideally, I'm looking for someone in N.Oakland or S.Berkeley, walking distance from Rockridge, but will go further for someone I can trust. Thanks in advance. Karen
Suggest you take a look on yelp for more comments on these mechanics Subaru WRX owner
In addition to Unitech in Berkeley, are there any other Subaru repair shops, preferably in Oakland? Stuart
Here's a fun story, an example of something that I can't imagine any mechanic or shop I've ever gone to doing. I had a totally oddball problem with my rear windshield washer last year- they'd never seen or heard of it before, but thought they'd most likely find the answer either in the fluid tank and/or pump or inside the back door panel, and gave me an estimate of up to $150.
But no explanation either place- they went online to several sites where mechanics post and share solutions to unusual problems, but nada. So they called me and asked permission to remove the interior panels and follow the tubing to look further for the explanation at no charge to me, just because they'd become so curious about it. Of course I said ''sure'', but they found nothing! I was ready to call it into ''Car Talk'' when a mechanic there remembered he'd once heard of a similar issue with a Mazda sports model that Mazda solved with a little in-line valve.
They said, ''we can try out a work-around by retrofitting your car with this valve, and if it works we'll charge you the $150., if it doesn't we won't charge you anything for any of this''. Well, it worked!
They are in Berkeley, on San Pablo right near Ashby, 540-7093. Cece
Am looking for a good repair place for a Subaru Forester in the Berkeley or Richmond area. Am unhappy with Albany Ford Subaru dealership. Recommendations? Thanks. jbee
Has anyone securely installed a Britax Boulevard rear-facing in the middle seat of their Subaru Forester? We have an '03 Forester and the car seat technician wasn't able to secure it in the middle (with the seat belt that comes from the top rear and/or the lower anchor). It's currently installed and secure behind the front passenger seat but I guess I'd just prefer it installed in the center. gemma
We are ready to upgrade our Honda Civic, which has been so cheap and easy to repair, to a 4 wheel drive used Subaru Outback or a BMW 3 series wagon. We are a family of 4 and now that the kids are bigger we will be skiing on a regular basis and would like a car that is good in the snow but not a huge SUV. I was initially interested in a Subaru since my inlaws have one and while it drives and handles well I'm not impressed with the quality of the interior and they have had quite a few problems with it. I have been doing some research and for not much more money we could get a used BMW 325 (2003 or 2004) and from what I've read they have high ratings for quality, safety, comfort etc. The question I have is it expensive to maintain a BMW and are people satisfied with owning one?
When I test-drove the BMW it was of course much more fun to
drive--better acceleration, more sporty, etc. On the downside,
it seemed to have quite a bit less cargo space, and cost about
10K more, so we went with the Subaru. I loved my husband's BMW,
but did not love the repair bills--they were huge, even for
something like an oil change it was ridiculous. So that is
definitely a consideration.
Good luck
Will be trading in the Subaru for a hybrid mini-van, some day
I have a 2000 Subaru Outback. In the back seat I have a Britax Roundabout for my 18 month old, and a booster seat for my 5 year old. It doesn't seem that there's room for another booster, yet I would love to be able to fit something so that I can occasionally transport another preschooler. Has anyone found any booster or carseat products that will fit? Thank you! debra
Hi -- Anyone know of a Subaru repair shop around the downtown Oakland area. I'd rather take it to a smaller shop rather than a dealer. Any recommendations? Dan Recommended:
We recently tried to install a Britax Marathon rear-facing in a 2001 Subaru Outback, and could not get it secure in the middle. We had to resort to the outboard position using the LATCHes, but I would prefer the seat be in the middle. Per Subaru, you must use the lap belts (not LATCH) in the middle. But the plastic ''clamps'' on the carseat that are supposed to hold the belt tightly in place do not hold it. I called Britax, and they do not keep records of their seats' fit into certain car models. Subaru refused to opine. Two Berkeley police ''seat checkers'' were as puzzled as I was. Were any of you out there with my seat and my car able to get the seat installed in the middle and pass a ''seat checker's'' inspection? If so, I'd like to discuss how you did it. Thanks! kate
I installed the britax seat facing rearward in our legacy wagon. It's not an outback, but my guess is that doesn't matter. The britax comes with a loop of webbing that can be used for this purpose. I looped the webbing around the fixed support for the front passenger seat. It does not go on the actual seat, which moves, but on the part fixed to the floor. I believe I removed the bolts that support the seat rails (two), put the loop in, and then replaced the bolts. We can still move the passenger seat forward and back without interfering with the tether. The seat is very stable, much better than the infant seat that we had. One of the employees at Rockridge Kids (on College Ave.), who has some training for installing britaxes, said that my installation seems very sound. Adrian
Does anyone have a good Subaru-authorized mechanic? Perhaps you can share your dynamite mechanic with me? Thanks. Sharon
We're looking for information about: (1) the Subaru Forester; (2) the quality of service at Downtown Subaru in Oakland; or (3) the quality of service at a different Subaru dealership or independent (and authorized?) repair shop in the East Bay. We'd appreciate any information. Kate
I ended up buying my Forester through autoweb.com, a service that connects you with dealers that deal in high volume and will give you a very good, non-negotiable, rock bottome price. I ended up actually buying the car at the Subaru dealer in Redwood City (Carlson's, I think.) For service, I take it to the Albany Ford-Subaru on the corner of San Pablo and Solano. I have had pretty good experiences there I guess, not an intimate little shop where you get to know the guys, but they seem to do fine work. And my Forester (2000) just hasn't given me any problems to speak of, it's such a sweet car, so I haven't spent much time taking it in for service at all. happy driving! Kathleen
This was my first new car, and I'm hoping to use it for 15+ years. In retrospect, I wish I had considered a mini-van. Vans don't fit my image, but I regret not having more seating. With carseats, you can really only fit two kids in the back, so the Forester becomes a four-person car. We're a two-person family, but often we go on trips (to camp, the Zoo, Fairyland) with other families (of 3 or 4 people), and it would be nice to go in the same car. Jenne
We have a 2000 Outback and the time has come for our 50K mile full tune-up shebang. Could someone give a recommendation for an East Bay or Peninsula Subaru dealership they have had a good experience with? We will NOT go to Downtown (Oakland) Subaru on Broadway. Thanks! Jennie
Where can I get a pet barrier for my 2000 Subaru Outback? I'm looking for the metal barrier that goes between the backseat and the trunk of the car. I know I can buy one online but I'd prefer a local company. Thanks, Laurel
Can anyone recommend a good, reliable and reasonable mechanic (routine maintenance) for a Subaru? We have an Outback, and live in Rockridge. Elizabeth
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I'm looking for opinions and feedback on the Subaru Forester. Both pros and cons will be greatly appreciated. Also, can anybody recommend either a Subaru or Dodge Dealership that is not in the immediate, more pricey area, i.e., is there advantages to driving 30 miles out of the Bay Area to get a better deal on a new (or 1999 models) car somewhere???? Any advice would be so much appreciated. Thank you.
We bought it at Diablo Subaru in Walnut Creek. We tried Albany Subaru first, because we wanted a local dealership. We found the people at Diablo much easier to deal with (and negotiate with) than Albany, and we got a much better price.
The more price research you do before you go shopping, the less you will pay, I guarantee it. Go to the library and look at back issues of Consumer Reports and their carbuying books. Go online and try to find out how much the dealer has paid for the model you want (try edmunds.com for a start). See whether you can get a low "$xx over invoice" quote online from a local dealer (it will be lower than anything they'll quote you when you go in person). Knowledge is power... Kristine
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About Us
The mission of NICE is to promote peace, reconciliation and mutual understanding
between the communities in Northern Ireland.
for NICE in Belfast please click here http://www.nichildrensenterprise.com/
Letter from Chairman Don Murphy
My first experience with children from Northern Ireland started in 1978 when our family had the pleasure of hosting a child from a troubled area of Belfast. This experience had a profound impact on our lives. Children growing up in Northern Ireland against a background of violent conflict and a divided society often live in an environment which deprives them of normal social development. They face deep-rooted problems or misunderstandings, the effects of which may follow them in later life.
By taking children from both sides of the "divided community", Roman Catholics and Protestants, and bringing them to a safe environment, we provide an opportunity for them to develop friendship, respect and understanding instead of prejudice and sectarianism. Our success to date is very rewarding - parents and families from opposite sides of the community are brought together by the program, turning old prejudices into new friendships. Our work has no political bias or affiliation, our motivation is purely humanitarian. Our goal is about encouraging people to come together and begin the process of learning to understand one another.
Don Murphy, Chairman
Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise
New York
Letter from Executive Director Carmel McCavana
Since I became Director of the program in 1992, Northern Ireland has witnessed some of the worst political violence since the "troubles" began. The cease-fires and the subsequent attempts at a political settlement gave us hope, but all too frequently there are terrible warnings to any of us who thought lasting peace was going to be easy. We in NICE provide opportunities for young people and adults to participate in programs that enable them to learn about each other's tradition and develop friendships based on mutual respect. By providing these opportunities and encouraging respect and tolerance, we will be ensuring that future generations have an alternative to the bitterness and mistrust that have
Carmel McCavana, Executive Director
Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise
Belfast, Northern Ireland
NICE - Our story since 1978
The Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise evolved from a group called the Irish Children's Summer Program which brought young people from the greater Belfast area to New York for a six-week holiday. Similar to many other groups providing vacations for young people at that time, our involvement ended at the airport when the children returned to Belfast. In 1989 we decided the long-term effectiveness of such a program would only be felt by providing opportunities for the young people to meet in Northern Ireland and continue to develop friendship and understanding, and so NICE was born.
Don Murphy established NICE as a charitable trust in the USA and, in conjunction with parents and volunteers, NICE was also established in Northern Ireland. Funding was raised in the USA to purchase a facility in Northern Ireland and to set up a full-time office. Through grants from the International Fund for Ireland and The Ireland Funds we were able to appoint a Director and purchase a minibus, and so NICE was on its way.
USA Host Family Program
For nearly thirty years, children aged eight to twelve years traveled from Belfast to the New York metropolitan area to stay with host families for five weeks. During that time, over 2,000 children enjoyed a peaceful holiday in the U.S. Each group of children included an equal number of Protestant and Catholic children. For most of them, this was the first chance they had to meet someone from the other community. These young people would then continue to meet during the year through our programs in Belfast and Ballycastle to renew the friendships they made while in the USA, and to develop new relationships.
NICE Center in Ballycastle
In 1989 we purchased a house in Ballycastle, a small seaside resort sixty miles from Belfast, to use as a follow-up facility for the children who had taken part in the summer programs in the USA. On an annual basis, four hundred fifty young people and one hundred adults now participate in programs in Ballycastle. In May 2002 the center was dedicated as the Donal J. Murphy Center to honor the continued contributions of the group's founder.
Our Goals
NICE exists to encourage and support young people, parents and adults to come together, to get to know one another, and to begin the process of understanding and reconciliation through involvement in our programs. NICE has grown from an organization working with fifty children in a summer holiday program to a seven-day-a-week enterprise providing the opportunity for 10,000 meetings between individuals of the two Belfast communities.
Program aims and objectives:
We provide a neutral meeting space for young people, volunteers, parents and community groups
We develop links within communities and between communities
We provide a range of community relations programs where people can develop understanding and mutual respect
We create and expand programs which will give people the skills required to support our work and to develop work within their own communities
We provide a training and development base for volunteers
Current Programs
The programs listed below, and others, take place at NICE facilities in Belfast and Ballycastle and in the schools of Northern Ireland.
Living in a Divided Society Level 2
This is a much more extensive program organized both in school and out of school during the weekend, and at the NICE Centre in Ballycastle. Also accredited through OCN.
School of Culture and Leadership
This is a program organized between two or more schools, with 10 young people from a Catholic secondary school and 10 from a Protestant secondary school over a 10- month period. During the program, the young people go together to a soccer game, a GAA game, an Orange band parade, and a St. Patrick's Day parade. They visit different churches, talking to Bishops, Priests and Ministers, and meet and engage with ex-combatants from both sides.
National/ International program
We run an exchange program bringing young people to the Republic of Ireland and to different parts of Europe. This gives our volunteers and young people an opportunity to learn in an environment outside of Northern Ireland and to provide that same learning space for international students who come here. We recently hosted the University of Georgetown at Qatar and exchange students from Serbia and Bosnia. In the past we have also had programs with students from Lithuania, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia and Belgium.
Residential programs in Ballycastle
Throughout the year we provide opportunities for young people to spend time at our Centre in Ballycastle looking at various aspects of life and culture in Northern Ireland. These are important opportunities to further develop the friendships started in schools. They can range from getting ex-paramilitaries from both sides to come and talk about the conflict, or getting politicians from the various parties to engage with the young people in debate.
Change Makers Project
Change Makers is a collaborative partnership project between NICE, Community Relations in Schools (CRIS), and Belfast YMCA (YMCA), who have came together to develop a program for post primary schools. The project is based at NICE headquarters and employs 7 full time staff, making it one of the largest projects supported by International Fund for Ireland. Through the Change Makers program we worked with approximately three thousand young people in the last two years. The program was evaluated by inspectors from the Department of Education and was highly commended was given one of the highest marks
Uniformed Groups program
We were awarded a tender two years ago to deliver a community relations program for 80 young people and their leaders from all the uniformed youth groups across Northern Ireland i.e.: Scouts, Girl Guides and Boys Brigade. Our Youth Program Manager Jill Caskey has just finished working on the first year of the program which was a huge success. We start the second year soon and are also training 20 volunteers from the organizations in the methods and programs we use.
Other programs
We are involved in several other initiatives such as: designing schools programs with teaching staff; hosting students on placement from University and teacher training colleges; networking with a range of groups working in the voluntary youth and community work sector in Northern Ireland and in Europe. We also have a wide range of groups using both our Centers, ranging from counseling to staff training days.
We need your support
NICE obtains nearly two thirds of its funding from donors in the US. Over the past thirty-five years fundraising events (most especially golf tournaments) have been able to sustain the organization and help it to grow. Recently individual donors have become increasingly more prominent in our efforts.
Golf tournaments have been an integral source of our fundraising since 1988. We have had over one hundred outings and raised over five million dollars in that time. Our golf outings have been held from the west coast of California to the east coast of Ireland, and we would love to have you join us. NICE presently has an outing scheduld at Mt. Kisco Country Club on Thursday, September 26, 2013 and another later in the year at Olde Oaks near Shreveport, LA.
How you can help
Please join us in fighting the prejudice and sectarianism of the past by helping the young people of Belfast today. Your gift will help them examine the belief system with which they were raised, and can help them see a future that is different from anything they imagined before.
We understand that there are many important charities that also look to you for funding. This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of young people in Northern Ireland today, and to help them envision a different tomorrow.
UACHTARÁN NA hÉIREANN
I am delighted to send greetings and best wishes to the Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise.
For many years now your organization has played an important role in the promotion of peace on this island by bringing together children from both traditions and providing them with an opportunity to develop mutual respect and understanding in a warm and friendly atmosphere. I commend everyone associated with the Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise for your proven commitment to what we all desire and pray for - the achievement of a sustainable peace for all the people on the island of Ireland.
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Only little-known outside Thailand is the statue of Than Lüssi even called Ruessi, Lersi or Hermit. A Lersi sometimes also called Phra Lersi or Than Lersi is a hermit Monk who follows the ancient ascetic teachings. He does not belong to the Sangha (community of monks), but follows the traditional Indian hermits laws. He exercises in asceticism, completely abandoning all earthly things.
Currently in Thailand there are 119 Phra Lersis known by name, but it is assumed that much more are living in leaf huts and caves, especially at the border areas to Laos, Cambodia and Burma. Although the Phra Lersi is no Buddhist in the proper sense, they are highly revered and respected by the population.
The Phra Lersis are herbalists and healers. They strictly live of what nature offers them as food. The obvious signs of a Phra Lersi, are his garment made of tiger skin and a pot-shaped hat. Mostly they are gray-haired skinny men with long beards. According to the ancient Indian traditions, the Phra Lersis got their knowledge from the gods, which they pass only to males from generation to generation.
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The Phra Phutta Chai is one of the holiest and most mystic places in Thailand. The temple lies on the foot of the Khao Pathawi (mountain). Over 1,000 years Than Lersis have held their mysterious rituals and ceremonies in a cave of the today's temple. Still today sometimes Lersis come around which hold there especially mighty rituals to create amulets, magic oils and balms as well as medicine.
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It concerns with this amulet one of the last by Luang Phu Toon created and consecrated amulet series, only a few weeks later the venerable Luang Phu Toon passed away after 56 Phansa as a monk, at the age of 86 years.
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We really enjoyed this ballet. The scenery was beautiful! It was a very funny ballet. The dancers were very professional and beautiful to watch. The young dancers were very good and fun to watch.
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The ballet is one of the most beautiful of all. The costumes, music, scenery and dancing were great. It was a magical evening.
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Of course, the music and choreography were wonderful--Mendelssohn and Balanchine. The dancers were very good. There were a few OOPS moments, but good recovery. Beautiful costumes and sets also. Overall very entertaining.
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Performance Timing: Act I – 66 min.; Intermission – 20 min.; Act II – 28 min.
The second of two companies celebrating its 50th anniversary in the 2013–2014 season, Pennsylvania Ballet has been at the forefront of American dance since 1963. In the past five years, the company has delighted Kennedy Center audiences with George Balanchine's The Nutcracker and been invited to perform twice as part of the Ballet Across America celebration, in 2008 and 2013.
Marking 450 years since Shakespeare's birth, Pennsylvania Ballet returns with a classic—Balanchine's vibrant, mystical fantasy A Midsummer Night's Dream, the first wholly original evening-length ballet he choreographed in America. Set to Felix Mendelssohn's lush score, this enchanting and hilarious ballet follows the romantic misadventures of two pairs of mortal lovers and the king and queen of the fairies.
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Last night I was having fun with my fleshlight and it gave me the idea for today's post. So today my question for you is : Do you like using a fleshlight, do you find it Hot or Not?
I can say I like it a lot!!! I think both tops and a bottoms can enjoy this masturbation device. I personally wouldn't fuck an ass, not my thing….I'm toooo bottom for that!! But I really enjoy using my fleshlight to satisfy my sexual appetite! I like the veiny feeling inside, the suction it creates and It is so easy to use and to clean after the mess 🙂
Anyways, let me know what you think guys!
Oh, you might want to use your fleshlight to J-O looking at some hot pictures below the jump. And if you dont have any fleshlight yet, click here to get yours!
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Love my flesh light, HOTTT….use it at least once a week and can also be fun mixed in to foreplay, or you have have another guy use it shoot his load in it and then I use it….HOTTTT!!!
It so helps with my sex drive! Warm it up with hot water, a little lube and damn its nice, so much like a real sweet hole its great! I have only used Feshlube, it doesn't take much. Cornstarch for when its not in use.
I have one and I like it, but to be honest, the cleaning and maintenance are enough of a hassle to be a major turn-off.
I, had to get rid of my butt fleshlight….too intense…4 strokes and all I want to do is cum.
Deffinatly hot! A.friend used his on me….i was in luv! Ordered mine the next day. It.is.amazing. luv it! Its always ready and in the mood. and dont have to take it to dinner or buy.it gifts. It pays. for its self? Bill
had bought my fleshlight last week and just got it yesterday…i purchased the ass Ice Jack from Fleshlight…on oh dam im never felt anything like it…its not the real thing but dam it comes very very close…love the sucktion and the texture of the orfice..i got so worked up fucking the shitout of it and edged for bout 3hours..and when i came i came hard. and shot my hot load right out the end lol
I have a fleshlight and while I enjoy it I prefer a Tenga!
Yes, Fleshlight is the best ever! It lets Hairy Palm and his five brothers catch a breather!
I have 2! I love them!! Good substitute
I've never owned one nor seen one. Being married, I'd be concerned that wifey would find it if I had one (not that she'd know what it was if she ever found it). Ditto with dildos – though a fellow bottom once showed me his collection (and we even tried out the double-headed dildo together). I guess I'll just have to see pics and flicks of guys enjoying them immensely – as they seem to do! –Tris
I got one about two years back OMG best ever when you warm it up first its the closest thing to fucking bare back as I have ever played with
I've never tried the fleshlight. Had a pump once. Broke it. HA! But you can send that hottie to my house and he can use it on me….after/while he fucks me. WOW!
Um, hot?
In what way is this not completely sexy?
Guy: of course a mouth is better, but when ur horny and need it now, fleshlights are great !
I LOVE my Fleshlight. When you can't get the real thing, your trusty Fleshjack is right there. I'd marry it if I could.
I think there HOT i don't have one but wish i did.
Been meaning to get one…
HOT HOT HOT! Love mine
I TOTALLY love my Fleshlight. I only wish there was another way to clean them. Cleaning my toy is the last thing I'm thinking of after I cum. Maybe I'll try it with a condom? It's a mouth, it's an ass…whatever you imagine it to be. It gets the job done without griping or gagging. 🙂
Love my fleshlights. There was a special. Buy two get one. 1 of each orifice, 3 different sensations, 3 different "O" faces. They have proven fun for not only me, but whoever I'm playing with too. 🙂
Its is very nice, but a Venus 2000 is GREAT!!!
Fuck Yea…have several..and luv them all…Have a str8 friend that i cought using mines one day…and he didnt ven put on a condom as he pounded his big dick deep into my pleasure toy…and he siad hell never use a toy.Hmmmm…guess it got that dick attention..and if u was wondering how well i like mines..
Yeah Fleshlights are pretty fun if you get the right type. I've tried both the mouth, and ass versions, and i prefer the ass type, being the Top i'am 🙂 For those you haven't tried one go for it you may find a new friend…
I've got an Ice Vortex with the Mouth orifice, and it's great.
I have a fleshlight and it is a great toy. There are a few other toys that are smaller and easier to use but nothing compare with the fleshlight.
Kind of a loney concept! Not even a hand to touch you! I can't say I don't masterbate , because I do! But it's always a sexcond choice! I jusr decovered a new way to increase my love life: LOWER MY STANDARDS !
I LOVE MY FLESHLIGHT! I'm a total bottom too but I fuck my fleshlight while I am getting fucked! Its like being in a THREEWAY!
nice pics, i have one too, we should share sometime. 😉
I just recently got my Fleshlight and I have to say I love it. I can't put it down! I'm concerned for my vision. :/
love it and use mine whenever I get the chance too. the sensation I get from being inside is as close to the real thing as it can be. suction is awesome and u can control how much you want. try one out you'll like it and I have a pic as well lol.
Ya they're great but theres a better version call a "head honcho" . Its the same concept but the end is open so that you can use it on a cock and suck the cock at the same time. The tip of your cock sticks out enough to still get a good suck, and to swallow the cum.
Definately hot!! Would be hotter to do it with a group.
If it gets u off an you enjoy it go for it. I have several toys I use at times and they are not as nice as a warm body but they are still fun.
HOT! HOT! HOT! My fleshlight can't give me HIV and it never says no.
I ♥♥♥ my flesh light…
i love to use my fleshlight its hot love to fuck it a bottom here also but feels good to slide inside it
No thanks. I prefer a man. And my hand has been handling this just fine for decades.
I love my Count Cockula Fleshlight!
Lame. I prefer to masturbate with the extremely agile, self-warming masturbation toys that nature kindly provided for me for free when I checked in.
I LOVE my Fleshlight.. I use it with a condom cause dont like to clean it either.. it is great.. great substitute.. for the real thing.. and condoms save the work of cleaning..when you want a quickie..
Love mine. Truly a single man's best friend or if your lover is away and you need some relief.
its a cool toy just wish there was a better way to clean them other than that hot i havve 3 diff kinds mouth,ass,pussy…..i be going to town on them i took one to the movies it was so good…lol
I've been thinkin about buying one, but I'm really thick (about 6-1/4″ around) and am not sure what type of sleeve would be best…any suggestions?
Love it I have 3 and I want to get the vibrating one next. I don't warm it up, I just use lube and go for it. I find it really easy to clean, just run water thru it and let it air dry. I don't warm it up, I just use lube and go for it.
When I first got it, I wasn't impressed, and didn't use it for awhile, but when I picked it back up and changed the way I stroked, I found it immensely pleasurable.
I love mine so much. My boyfriend and I use it during foreplay.
Best sex toy i ever buy love mind..It feel so good..I am speaking for my self i think it feel better then the real thing..love my fleshlight..
Have used one before and yes it's hot, but my Tenga from Fort Troff is just as hot, easier and MUCH less espensive!
Don't get me wrong fellas, there's nothing better then having a live person strokin, or suckin your cock, but when you're having some alone time then the fleshjack can be fun. Your hand is just fine as well, so do your thang. Or better yet have someone else do it. All of us jack off so using it to bust a nut can be alot of fun, no shame in our game…..
Wow just used one for the first time today and I love it. But the real deal is all ways the best
Hot as shit! This guy was fucking me on my back the other night and all of a sudden slipped a fleshlight on my dick. Most intense nutt I ever busted in my life. I gotta go get me one. How much do they cost?
Had one and loved it! That is until my house got broken into. The only things they stole was my petty cash from my home business and my flesh light. Unfortunately I didn't include that on the police report. LOL
It works great but don't forget to dry it well and put cornstarch or talc powder between use. When i tried the use my Head Honcho last it was disintegrating probably because i didn't do that. Had to throw it away.
LOVE my Fleshlight….it is pretty intense though….it feels so good that it never takes me long to sperm deep inside it….love seeing how the cum deposits at the end (have the ICE one)….but it is a great toy for group play as well….have had some nice sessions with a bud or 2 and our fleshlights
Like many others have said, it's the next best thing to a warm wet mouth. The first time I used it, I came after four damn strokes! Now, I know how to use it and can draw it way out. Best $50 I've spent!!
The first time I experienced the Fleshlight, I did not want to let it go. I visited a couple, and they happen to possess one of them. While they were showing it to me, they asked me if I wanted to try, I said yes. One of them reached for the lube, I put my hand behind my head and let them treat me, unbuttoned my pants, and pulled them down together with my underwear. He lubed my dick, and started masturbating me with the Fleshlight, I enjoyed it very much, and pllanning on getting one.
I just think ICU2 and I needed a viagra to use that damn fleshlight! Thank god I had other entertainment of ass shaking to watch! And when I see the fleshlight sitting on kitchen counter I think cute girl got some! ha!
I love my fleshlight, I'm also a bottom.. but I enjoy fucking it…. Would love to fuck it as im getting fucked 🙂 any takers? lol
yes 🙂
id prefer the real thing but to each his own …
Never used one. Never had a desire to. My belief on them is why pay good money for something to substitute for my hand… my hand is free, and I know exactly how to work it.
i dont have a fleshlight but i have something similar and i love it, totally beats jacking off by hand lol just feels way different but in a good way. the only draw back is pulling your cock out after u cum and it being all sensitive. i pull it out quickly lol
Have never tried one, but have often been tempted to order one. Think it surely would be HOT.
a buddy brought his over, I fucked him, he fucked it and he came twice. I bought one, took a while to get into it,but really glad I did. Unfortunately even with regular cleaning it got some sort of mold and had to throw it out 🙁
I am just a poor boy… privacy always being an issue. When I am done, I am done – who the hell wants to clean, sanitize, and spend as much time jacking off for maintenance. As dumb as it may sound and/or teenish, I use nike socks – they are soft, can fuck em any way I want – don't have to use lube, so if I get interupted, well and clean up. I can shoot a load and never have to worry about a mess, and when I am done I can just throw it in the washer. Not to mention, a different kind of sock, different knit, ect is like a different feel or partner whenever I want. And the best part – I am not breaking the bank or having to dispose of something so provacative.
So dam hot love mine!
where are all those guys that want the real thing?? Im ready and can do much better than any substitute…I love sucking a good hard cock and make it shoot big too… try me.
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BET those cops would have helped you find it.
Not into fleshlights………I want the real thing!
I have one and positively love it. I like to top so when I don't have someone handy this works pretty well. The orgasm I have with the Fleshlight is usually pretty mind blowing and often better than with someone. The way it strokes my penis and brings me to completion is awesome. I can't even describe the sensations as I get close to climax … if you have not used one – you are really missing out!
The only thing that feels better is a gumjob. hahahahahahah
I use it with a Fleshlight mount which they have discontinued. It taught me how to fuck properly.
The bad side is you can lose touch with others and never go out.
I'm a bit tired of mine because it is too much maintenance to clean up, especially with the mount. There is also a 'squee gee effect' if you use it for too long a time.
No blow job will be the same because you will only be used to it one way, removing yourself from contact with others.
Tending back to hands with lots of silicone lube. Less fuss, less muss.
i much prefer to get a guy in a head lock an just fuck his head right off his shoulders and dump my load down his waiting throat but i have used a sock before myself an tosse d it in the washer afterwards especilay if its a pare i just took off so i can sniff one while i jack with the other one or underwear or some thign with a sexy man smell to it
Had the ass one years ago, wife got it for me cause her asshole will not take my thick cock.loved it, but clean up was pain in the ass.she used it on me several times.
Would be hot it they made a double sided one, mouth on one end and a ass
I feel in love with my fleshlight! Unfortunately, today I saw him running away. WARNING DO NOT OVERUSE OR AUSE!!!
Have the mouth, had another style first. Being between guys and not wanting to hook up with random people, it's perfect. Have even used it with my ex and made for fun times then too! Everyone has their preference so go with whatever turns your crank!
I have a fleshlight and it's the best thing ever! My orgasms were the best!!!
I love to watch a man use his fleshlight. Hot as hell.
Used my one to death…it's completely fucked… need a replacement :0)
Going against popular opinion, I will say watching a guy jerking off with a Fleshlight is a turn-off. Would really be hot if he were wearing a wedding ring, stroking himself with his left hand, or both hands. Seeing the actual cock, not hidden by a toy, is what turns me on.
Also, although I'm not against self-pleasure, toys like the Fleshlight only serve to keep people from interacting with each other. There's something to be said for the real thing.
I got one a long time ago, when they had the clear case and clear sleeve, ultra ribbed. I could see me cock undulating back and forth. Combine that and poppers and its so mind blowing you could faint. They also had a mount device where you can fuck doggie style or missionary. Its given me better fucking technique.
The bad side is you can lose touch with real people and stay home all day. They're just as bad as video games.


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Ivan Locke has made a mistake. Locke (Tom Hardy), in fact is arguably making another one as he goes to fix one. An accomplished foreman set to lead one of the biggest concrete jobs in European history, Locke appears to have everything; a nice car, two sons he adores and a loving wife. On this night, he is driving away from it all and the decision may cost him everything.
This is the story of Locke, the new film by director Steven Knight, who penned this picture as well as other notable recent works (Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises). This is also the whole story. The roughly ninety-minutes takes place with Hardy's character the only one physically on screen as he does the nighttime drive to the woman, basically a stranger, he impregnated seven months ago. He talks to his kids, wife, co-workers and said woman along the way, shying away from certain facts, finally admitting others.
As a piece of acting, the movie is strong. Hardy, an actor often emitting a brute force nature, is a man attempting to keep his life from crumbling through shear calmness. He tells his wife that this is something which has already happened, now is the time to move forward; emotions be damned. When the would-be mother of his new child calls, a ball of feelings, she pleads for some kind of reaction, even if it is one of hatred. Hardy bluntly states that he hardly knows her, how could he hate her. Even with a Welsh accent that doesn't always hold, Hardy carries this one-man piece effortlessly. You've heard the old saying, "I would watch so-and-so read a phone book." You might say now, "I would watch Tom Hardy talk on the phone."
The movie does not match Hardy's level. Though Knight's script nicely avoids forced theatrics to make the setting more visceral, the length is nevertheless padded. For example, every situation that Locke fixes in relation to his big concrete project is always followed by another set of issues minutes later. Locke talks his co-worker through a hiccup, it gets fixed, repeat. Plus, even as the dialogue largely has a smooth, natural tenor to it, Knight's metaphors about our lead's job and current predicament are heavy-handed. A diatribe about the foundation of a building falling to pieces over one misstep is eye-rolling.
Then there is the visual scheme, a overtly-flashy, tedious flow of flashing lights pulled in and out of focus as Locke's car heads down the highway. Once more the metaphor is already crystal clear, with Knight over-egging the pudding to the point of distraction.
Locke comes off as a compelling short that is too thinly drawn to appropriately reach feature length. There are positives to be found outside of Hardy's turn, particularly in the vocal performances and small shadings given to the two women tied to Locke's life, Olivia Colman and Ruth Wilson. What we have here is a decent film, with an ambition that outreaches its grasp.
Locke is currently playing at Seattle's Harvard Exit Theatre.


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Celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year, Poliya Composite Resins and Polymers, Inc. (Poliya) is a key player in the EMEA composite industry. Through innovative research and development, customer-focused solutions, sustainable growth strategies, and international partnerships, the company can address an ever-widening target market.
Founded in 1983, Poliya specializes in developing and manufacturing polymers and composite resins. Most widely known for its flagship product, the Polijel™ gelcoat series, the company also manufactures UPE-polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, pigment colour pastes, solid surface chips, adhesives, bonding pastes, mould release agents and waxes.
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Poliya is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, and has offices in Germany and manufacturing facilities in both Turkey and Italy. The company, whose diverse product portfolio is exported to 25 countries throughout the world, is one of the fastest-growing composite resin manufacturers in Europe. It is a member of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), the Turkish Chemical Manufacturers Association (TKSD), and the Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association.
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Since its inception, Poliya has operated by this guiding principle: never sacrifice the quality of products. Products are customized to meet the required specifications, types and price alternatives of customers. The company leads the field in research and development activities with innovative perspectives from teams of qualified professionals and by using the most sophisticated equipment. It supports customers' technical needs during and after purchase. Poliya consistently allocates funds to the advancement of technology, education and use of the most recent quality control system. Since 1983, the company has respected nature's balance and environmental safety while continuing to exist "in every part of life."
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Poliya provides customized gelcoats to new and existing customers, in the required amounts and with the appropriate urgency for customers that require a quick turnaround. The company anticipates that its customer services and support, combined with innovation, will significantly increase its market throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Turkey.
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In 2012, several technological infrastructure investments significantly contributed to its on-going expansion, i.e. the use of liquid malic anhydride, fully automated batch loading and a new 50MT capacity reactor. All of these operational improvements resulted in a 70% increase in domestic sales and a 65% increase in third quarter exports compared to the same period in 2011.
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Chelsea, 22 jany, 1846—
Dear Sir,
Your reference to Wood, concerning Downhall's death, is correct to the letter;—a small Appendix, wanting in the other two Editions of Wood, contains that column in the Second Editn.1 We have now completely managed Downhall.
I have written to Mr Wells of the Fen Office at Ely about that "Letter to Mr Hand." O. C (I.351 third editn),2 the confused man, does not specify with any distinctness where he found that Letter, whether it does belong to the Parsons's Charity or not,—who or what 'Mr Hand' may be supposed to be.
I can make tolerable sense of it all except the phrase "Town money"; of "Town" I can make nothing; and begin to suspect O. C. may have read wrong,—as, it seems, he is used to do. On the whole I wish much a competent man could get his eye on that Letter, and report to me about it.
If Dr Peacock write, I shall of course hear from you: meanwhile Mr Wells if on the spot will do what he can. It is a frightful labour this of elucidating Letters of Cromwell; but I am bound to it yet for a while!—
I did not by forethought omit the Speech you point out:3 I had infinitely uglier Speeches than that to deal with; and will certainly insert that, now that I know of it.
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During Tuesday's State of the Union speech, President Obama made it clear he would bypass Congress to enact his agenda. Worse yet, members of Congress gave Obama a standing ovation, Twitchy said.
"Our job is to reverse these trends," Obama said about income inequality and stagnant wages. "It won't happen right away, and we won't agree on everything. But what I offer tonight is a set of concrete, practical proposals to speed up growth, strengthen the middle class, and build new ladders of opportunity into the middle class. Some require Congressional action, and I'm eager to work with all of you. But America does not stand still – and neither will I. So wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more American families, that's what I'm going to do."
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Do Indonesians enjoy wine? Typical answer: No. Real answer: More and more. I traveled to Indonesia to check it out and spoke with local sommelier Yohan Handoyo. Yohan recently wrote The Secrets of Wine which won Gourmand International's award for best educational book and is now the sommelier at Decanter Jakarta in Indonesia.
"There is a growing interest in wine here, due to cheaper airline tickets so Indonesians can travel, but also because of the Internet, the influx of expats, and the proximity to Singapore," Handoyo said, "Right now, the government is the only showstopper."
Indonesian cuisine - complex, full of spice, and varied across the thousands of islands on the archipelago - pairs well with wine, at least with a particular kind. According to sommelier Handoyo: "Indonesians are not familiar neither with tannin nor with acidity. Also, they like a fair amount of residual sugar as well as wine that is chilled because of the climate."
Muslims are, for religious reasons, in theory not permitted to consume any alcoholic drink. That much is relatively clear from the Koran. Ninety percent of Indonesia's 250 million people are Muslim, meaning there are more teetotaling Muslims here than in any country in the world. All of this means the country's alcoholic beverages sector is small relative to its large population. The Indonesian government imposes steep duties and taxes on imported wines. The alcoholic drinks industry is tightly regulated by the government for moral and social reasons, slammed with a hefty several hundred percent government tax. In a number of regions the sale and consumption of alcohol is banned.
However, wine consumption is growing among affluent Indonesians, mainly in Jakarta and the Hindu majority tourist island of Bali. Hatten Wines on Bali, launched in 1994, is the only Indonesian vintner of some renown. The tropical climate of Bali makes for the unique character of winemaking in Bali: grapes are harvested year-long from evergreen vines and wine can be produced in several vintages per year (every 120 days, in fact) instead of the traditional yearly vintage production of other wine areas. This feat was deemed nearly impossible, due to equatorial heat, monsoons, fast growing fungi and voracious root-munching termites. (And Indonesia's persistent political and economic turmoil did not help.) Hatten Wines buys its Alphonse-Lavallée grapes from several growers but has its own vineyards for the Belgia white grapes, a Muscat grape family member. The wine is tropical and pleasurably sweet. Hatten Wines' Don Buchanan makes red, pink, white and Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines, plus a Pineau des Charentes-style apéritif.
For centuries, the Indonesian archipelago, 17,000 islands, have looked abroad for wine for religious services. In 2011, the Catholic Bishop of Purwokerto (Java island), in collaboration with Austrian wine makers, priests, agronomists, NGOs, business men, university students and a Trappist nun, Sister Martha, has begun planting a vineyard just in front of the monastery of Gedono in Salatiga, on the hills of Mount Merbabu, to be exact and in case you want to visit. The challenge was to find vines that could withstand the hot and humid climate. There were also some political obstacles, I am sure.
A few years back, some tourists died of poisoned Arak, which neither helped tourism nor alcohol consumption among the latter. However, around Indonesia or indeed the rest of southeast Asia, wine is typically casually consumed by expats, tourists, Catholics, the young and the rich. Wine used to only be available in hotels, but this is changing. According to Handoyo, "Before 2000, only seniors and expats consumed wine and there was limited selection, essentially French and lousy Australian. Wine was only available in upscale supermarkets and French and Italian 5-star hotels at ridiculous prices. By 2005, the starting age had dropped to college students, and a wide international selection sold in convenience stores and cinemas at lower prices because of competition. The economic growth and recent investment upgrades are changing the game. By 2011, there were 18 importers instead of one and seven wine houses in Jakarta even on one main street. With Asian-aware wine commentators like Jeannie Cho Lee, Debra Meiburg and Ch'ng Poh Tiang, the language might slowly change from "gooseberry" and other metaphors that are foreign to Asians towards more down to earth vocabulary. Though some Asians will still have trouble pronouncing Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (what delightful stuff, though).
Muslim countries are not at all the same when it comes to wine. Whereas there may be differences between countries and cultures, some things are for certain. There are loopholes. There is curiosity. Wine education seminars and wine tastings are changing the game. Sommelier Yohan Handoyo is part of that change. For better and for worse, wine definitely extorts with the GDP of Indonesia, a secular country with a Muslim majority.


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Every simple graph with at least two vertices has at least two vertices of the same degree.
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If you are talking of simple graphs then clearly in any connected component containing n(>1) vertices the n vertex degrees will have degrees among the numbers $\{1,2,3\cdots n-1\}$ and so by the pigeonhole principle at least 2 vertices will have the same degree. The conclusion is false if we consider graphs with loops or with multiple edges.


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