text:
CARY, N.C., July 30, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pantry, Inc. (Nasdaq:PTRY), a leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern U.S., today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 26, 2014. Third Quarter Summary:
- Net income was $14.0 million or $0.61 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $5.9 million or $0.26 per diluted share in last year's third quarter. Excluding the impact of impairment charges, net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was $14.7 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the prior year (see reconciliation below).
- Adjusted EBITDA was $71.2 million, up from $65.3 million a year ago (see reconciliation below).
- Comparable store merchandise revenue increased 2.3%.
- Merchandise gross margin improved to 33.9% from 33.8%.
- Fuel gross profit increased to $54.9 million from $53.8 million a year ago as retail fuel margin per gallon increased to $0.129 from $0.123 in the prior year quarter. Comparable store fuel gallons sold declined 2.3%.
- Store operating and general and administrative expenses were $148.0 million compared to $149.4 million a year ago. Favorable adjustments to our self-insurance reserves for workers compensation and general liability were $4.3 million this year, $1.7 million less than the adjustment in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
- The effective tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was 34.8% compared to 54.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
- Store portfolio activity during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 included rebuilding one store (replacing an older store with a new, large-format store), adding four new QSRs and closing seven stores.


text:
WaterLegacy Launches Lawsuit in Minnesota U.S. District Court to Block PolyMet Land Exchange
Environmental Group WaterLegacy Shows that Exchange Undervalues Superior National Forest Land
DULUTH, Minn. Jan. 30, 2017: The Minnesota non-profit environmental group WaterLegacy filed suit today in U.S. District Court against the USDA Forest Service to overturn its approval of an exchange of 6,650 acres of Superior National Forest land to PolyMet Mining Company, Inc. for the PolyMet NorthMet open-pit copper-nickel mine. The lawsuit states that Forest Service approval of the PolyMet land exchange on January 9, 2017 violated the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) because it failed to consider the highest and most profitable use of the lands for mining related uses, significantly undervalued the federal lands, and would result in a windfall for the PolyMet foreign corporation at the expense of Minnesota taxpayers and public lands.
"The Forest Service turned a blind eye to the purpose of the land exchange (PolyMet's proposed sulfide mine), the exploitable minerals on the lands, and Minnesota's private market where mining companies pay a premium to buy lands for existing and potential mining uses," said WaterLegacy attorney Paula Maccabee. "WaterLegacy's board and thousands of other citizens across Northeastern Minnesota are tired of seeing Minnesota's Superior National Forest lands and Lake Superior watersheds devalued in order to serve the interests of PolyMet and its foreign investors."
The Forest Service valued the site proposed for the PolyMet mine at just $550 per acre, based only on its use for "timber investment." However, recent private sales of Minnesota land to mining companies have resulted in prices many times higher. For example, from 2012 to 2016, Kennecott Exploration Company has paid an average of $3,885 per acre for land in Minnesota's Aitkin County with copper-nickel mining potential.
Jason L. Messner, MAI, a valuation expert who reviewed the appraisal used by the Forest Service, concluded that valuation of federal lands for the proposed PolyMet mine site "based solely on its value for forestry and timber production, is not reasonable and results in an opinion of value that is not credible."
PolyMet has to date received no permits for its proposed open-pit copper-nickel mine, which WaterLegacy and many other health and environmental groups oppose due to the project's threats to wetlands, habitats, water pollution and mercury contamination of fish. According to the Forest Service Biological Assessment, the proposed exchange of 6,650 acres of Superior National Forest lands for the PolyMet mine project would be the largest land exchange ever conducted by the Forest Service.
Media Coverage of WaterLegacy's Lawsuit Against the USDA Forest Service
READ Lawsuit against PolyMet land exchange raises potent issue of taxpayers' rights from MinnPost:
"WaterLegacy's claim strikes me for multiple reasons as highly problematic for PolyMet and also for the Forest Service... WaterLegacy is stating a problem that can be measured in dollars. Better yet, taxpayer dollars.
It asks whether the Forest Service did its duty to the public financial interest by getting fair market value for the portion of the Superior National Forest it is trading away. Then it makes a powerful, easily grasped and documented case that the land may be worth many times the $550 per acre value set by the agency."
READ Lawsuit: PolyMet got a 'sweetheart deal' on USFS land exchange from The Timberjay:
"If the suit is ultimately successful, the impact on the project could be significant, particularly if the courts agreed that the Forest Service was giving away federal lands too cheaply. Maccabee said that would presumably require PolyMet to purchase significantly more land, potentially thousands of acres, to achieve a relatively equal exchange. The Forest Service would then potentially have to go through a new appraisal process before issuing a new decision."
READ Second lawsuit filed against PolyMet land exchange from the Duluth News Tribune:
"The 20-page lawsuit filed in Minnesota claims "The Forest Service's failure to appraise the market value of the federal lands … as a whole property, failure to value the lands according to their most profitable, feasible, probable and intended use for mining related purposes, and failure to value the lands based on the most comparable Northeastern Minnesota transactions by mining companies in the private market reflected a willful blindness of the Forest Service to the intended use of the federal property; was neither reasonable nor credible. . ."
READ Suit claims swap with PolyMet grossly undervalued public land from the Star Tribune:
"The Forest Service priced its property at $550 per acre for its value as timberland, based on sales of similar forests in Michigan and Wisconsin," said Paula Maccabee, WaterLegacy's attorney.
Maccabee then explained that the Forest Service appraisal showed several mineral lands in Minnesota sold at an average price of $1,645 per acre. In addition, Maccabee noted that Kennecott Exploration Co., which is exploring for copper, has paid an average of $3,885 per acre.
READ Environmental groups launch second legal challenge over PolyMet land exchange from MPR News.
Environmental Groups Plan to Challenge PolyMet Land Exchange Effect on Endangered Species
On January 9, 2017, the U.S. Forest Service filed a Record of Decision approving the PolyMet sulfide mine project Federal Land Exchange. In the deal, PolyMet gains surface rights to 6650 acres of Superior National Forest previously owned by the Forest Service for the public benefit. The Forest Service acknowledges that the land exchange was done for the purpose of the PolyMet open-pit copper-nickel mine proposal and that the land exchange was approved to forestall PolyMet's threat of litigation.
On January 10, 2017, The Center for Biological Diversity and Earthworks gave notice that they are filing a lawsuit to protect endangered wolves and lynx and to stop the PolyMet - U.S. Forest Service Land Exchange. If the Forest Service doesn't reverse their decision within 60 days, the suit will become official.
The notice charges that the PolyMet copper-nickel open pit mine would destroy critical habitat and be detrimental to gray wolf and Canada lynx populations. Both species are listed as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act.
READ The Center for Biological Diversity's press release announcing the lawsuit:
"A century of iron ore mining has already fragmented habitat for wolves and lynx in this region, so these imperiled species can't tolerate a new wave of open-pit copper mining. The Forest Service is trying to wash its hands of this terrible project through a land exchange with PolyMet, but the impacts on wolves and lynx are just too severe to allow this to proceed." – Marc Fink, Center for Biological Diversity Attorney
WaterLegacy has criticized the land exchange as both environmentally harmful and a windfall to PolyMet at the expense of the public.
READ the Timberjay article from January 12, 2017:
"The Forest Service has basically knuckled under to PolyMet's threat of litigation, allowing them to proceed with a project that is not the biologically preferred alternative," said Paula Maccabee, legal counsel for St. Paul-based Water Legacy. . . Maccabee also took issue with the average value of the federal land in question, which the Forest Service appraised based on its value as timber land, or about $550 an acre. She said the undervaluing of federal lands slated for development is a national scandal, one that has drawn criticism from the General Accounting Office.
Why is a Federal Land Exchange Proposed for the PolyMet Sulfide Mine Project?
The PolyMet Company owns the mineral rights to the site on which its proposed sulfide mine would be located. But, the surface rights are part of the Superior National Forest owned by the United States Forest Service ("Forest Service") for the benefit of the public.
The Forest Service has determined, based on the legal deeds for the public forest land, that an open pit NorthMet sulfide mine cannot proceed unless PolyMet identifies and the Forest Service accepts a land exchange, where the public would lose surface rights to the NorthMet site and receive rights to other land in exchange.
The Forest Service has proposed that several different parcels would be exchanged for approximately 6,650 acres that PolyMet would like to own.
Land Exchange Decision Background
On November 17, 2015, the U.S. Forest Service gave official notice of publication of a Draft Record of Decision supporting the exchange of 6,650 acres of Superior National Forest land for private lands so that the PolyMet NorthMet sulfide mine could be constructed. The Forest Service stated that the No Action Alternative was the environmentally preferable alternative, but selected the land exchange and the PolyMet sulfide mine project nonetheless.
The Forest Service Draft Record of Decision emphasized its concern that PolyMet would litigate if the land exchange was not approved and relied heavily on the PolyMet FEIS for its belief that feasible alternatives had been considered and that the PolyMet sulfide mine would have few adverse impacts on the environment or on tribal rights and resources.
On January 4, 2016, WaterLegacy submitted to the U.S. Forest Service, with courtesy copies to all other federal, state and tribal agencies, a 133-page document stating our legal objections to the federal land exchange, our six expert reports, 43 exhibits (including the 36 supporting prior comments), and a comprehensive appendix including tribal comments on the PolyMet FEIS and the record of WaterLegacy's efforts to secure information on the land exchange under the federal Freedom of Information Act.
READ WaterLegacy Objections to USDA Forest Service Federal Land Exchange for the PolyMet NorthMet Sulfide Mine Project
WaterLegacy's Objections to the Federal Land Exchange for the PolyMet sulfide mine project can be summarized as follows (excerpted from our Table of Contents):
I. The proposed PolyMet NorthMet land exchange does not meet comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or with the Federal Land Planning and Management Act (FLPMA).
A. The Forest Service failed to release federal appraisals and instructions in violation of NEPA, the FOIA and its own policies.
B. The Forest Service has not demonstrated that the federal lands were properly valued under FLPMA and applicable regulations, standards and policies.
C. The non-federal lands proposed for the PolyMet NorthMet land exchange are unacceptable due to split estates, with no protection for the surface.
II. The proposed PolyMet NorthMet land exchange is inconsistent with federal laws, regulations, policies and trust obligations and is not in the public interest.
A. The possibility of litigation does not provide grounds to reject the No Action Alternative for the PolyMet NorthMet land exchange.
B. In violation of NEPA, the proposed PolyMet NorthMet land exchange and mine project does not use all practicable means to avoid and/or minimize environmental harm.
1. A land exchange alternative no larger than the proposed NorthMet mine site should have been evaluated.
2. Underground mining would eliminate the need for a land exchange and minimize environmental harm, and it has not been shown to be infeasible.
3. Practicable mitigation alternatives to avoid and/or minimize environmental harm from the PolyMet NorthMet should have been evaluated and adopted. These include dry stack tailings disposal, West Pit waste rock backfill, mine site reverse osmosis in year 1 and alternative sites for hydrometallurgical waste disposal.
C. The proposed PolyMet NorthMet land exchange and mine project would have significant adverse impacts on water quality, watersheds, fish, and human health, contrary to FLPMA and the public interest.
1. The PolyMet NorthMet project would significantly increase mercury and methylmercury in the Partridge and Embarrass watersheds and the St. Louis River.
2. The PolyMet NorthMet FEIS' denial of mercury and methylmercury impacts is scientifically unsupportable and relies on poor quality information, including inadequate and misleading information on mercury and sulfate loading and failure to plan for wastewater treatment to reduce mercury concentrations.
3. Increases in mercury and methylmercury from the PolyMet NorthMet project would cause or contribute to violation of water quality standards.
4. Metals, sulfate and ionic pollution from the PolyMet NorthMet project would degrade water quality and violate water quality standards. The project would not comply with the Clean Water Act and would pose substantial risks to human health, particularly children's health.
D. The PolyMet NorthMet project would have significant adverse impacts on wetlands contrary to federal regulations and the public interest. Proposed direct, indirect and cumulative destruction of high quality wetlands is contrary to federal regulations and the public interest.
E. Destruction of wildlife habitat and remaining wildlife corridors precludes approval of the PolyMet NorthMet land exchange and mine project.
F. Forest Service failure to value ecosystem services prevents a finding that the PolyMet NorthMet land exchange and mine project is in the public interest.
G. The proposed PolyMet NorthMet land exchange and mine project conflicts with federal regulations, management objectives for tribal lands,
1. The PolyMet NorthMet land exchange and mining project cannot be approved due to contamination, destruction and degradation of tribal resources.
2. The NorthMet land exchange and mine project cannot be approved due to inadequate consideration of cumulative impacts on tribal resources and of tribal points of view.
III. Reliance on monitoring and speculative mitigation to justify the PolyMet NorthMet land exchange and mining project is contrary to law and to the public interest.
A. The NorthMet FEIS inadequately analyzed and failed to mitigate adverse environmental effects including mercury contamination, indirect impacts to wetlands, and tailings and mine site pollution, including northward flow.
B. Proposed monitoring for indirect wetlands impacts of the PolyMet NorthMet project would neither identify nor avoid adverse effects on wetlands and methylmercury contamination.
C. Monitoring and a laundry list of unproven mitigation options would not prevent NorthMet pollution of either Lake Superior Basin or Rainy River Basin waters.
D. Minnesota's history of failure to reissue expired permits or enforce water quality standards for mining facilities does not support reliance on contingency mitigation.
E. The NorthMet FEIS provides no foundation to financially assure long-term water quality treatment, let alone contingency mitigation.
Prior WaterLegacy Analysis of Federal Land Exchange for PolyMet NorthMet proposed Sulfide Mine
In 2009, WaterLegacy concluded that a federal land exchange would be needed if PolyMet were to propose an open-pit mine on Superior National Forest lands.
READ WaterLegacy's 2009 research paper explaining the need for a land exchange prior to permitting of the PolyMet strip mining project.
After the comment period on the PolyMet NorthMet Draft Environmental Impact Statement, it was determined that the Forest Service would become a Co-Lead Agency for the proposed Land Exchange and PolyMet sulfide mine project. Members of the public were given an opportunity to comment on the scope of issues that should be considered.
Read WaterLegacy's November 2010 COMMENTS on SCOPING, opposing the proposed exchange of Superior National Forest land that would let the PolyMet toxic sulfide metal mine go forward.
The Federal Land Exchange environmental review was incorporated into the PolyMet NorthMet Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) that was released in the fall of 2013. WaterLegacy's comments on the inadequacy of the PolyMet SDEIS also opposed the federal land exchange as contrary to law and contrary to the public interest.
Read WaterLegacy's March 13, 2014 Comments on the PolyMet NorthMet SDEIS and proposed federal actions.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
June 30 | 10:00-22:00
De LiK | Wolvenplein 27 | Utrecht
Admission free | Register on Eventbrite
Chime Multiplayer
Back to overview
Over Chime Multiplayer
CHIME was released on Xbox 360 earlier this year to critical acclaim. Now it's time to bring the music puzzle experience to the next level. It's time for CHIME MULTIPLAYER.
Created by students of the Utrecht School of the Arts (HKU) under supervision of Zoë Mode and One Big Game. This unique project borrows elements from Tetris and Lumines and features adaptive music by famous artists and student composers.
Play with or against your friends in fierce action- packed or tactical turn based matches.
- Chime Multiplayer
- Chime Multiplayer
Over de makers
- Ontwikkelaars
- Stolen Couch Games:
- Eric Diepeveen, Ruby Urlings, Niels Hansum, Rick van Ginkel, Daan Boon, Casper van Beuzekom en Selma Oors
- In opdracht van
- Zoë Mode & One Big Game


text:
A place for writers to discuss and critique projects.
Members: 430
Latest Activity: Jun 29
Started by Justin Chandler. Last reply by Ian Wilson Sep 13, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Started by Jordan Brown. Last reply by StaggerLee Jun 19, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My book was BBC Radio 4 Book of the week last week. There are 5 episodes, and you can hear them at:
Hey all--I'm happy to announce my first book of poems, 'Pressed Against All That Nothing,' is available on Amazon. Take a look:
Thanks, fellas. Write on.
I've created a Wattpad account; it's another site where others post their writing. I've only posted a past project from a Creative Writing course I took back in CC, but I do plan on posting other projects later on. Criticism is welcomed.
Sure, Ken Hagdal. I'm working on something I want to start self-publishing a year from this fall, so I'm going to want to start gathering information while I keep working on the writing aspect.
Do you make any money this way?
Do you post chapters of your work online?
It was suggested to me to set up a blog with chapters to, "generate a buzz."
This is what I'm going with my novels on Noveljoy. You get a good amount of feedback, learn what wortks, what doesn't, and, at least on that site, you are sole owner of your work. It also provides classes and means to self-publish. Guys here should check it out.
Question for those writing a book:
Do you post chapters of your work online?
It was suggested to me to set up a blog with chapters to, "generate a buzz."
So, is it a good idea?
What I'm writing is nonfiction but I've feel learning the rules has made it easier for me to break them. ;-)
@ Pedro
It depends on what kind of writing you're doing. Are you a fiction writer? Non-fiction? Poet? There's all kinds of great stuff out there depending on your genre and goals.
I would recommend Joseph Campbell's "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" for writers of fiction. It sets up the archetypes and hero journey types that have stood the test of time in writing.


text:
Angel is kidnapped by scientists and is experimented on. Title: What it Means: What I would Title it: Fight or Flight Author: Characters: Max: Angel: Iggy: Fang: Nudge: Gazzy: Others: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment James Patterson The Flock: Category: Fantasy & Adventure Many fights and conflicts
Rescue Mission
Human Expeirimentation
The kids have wings Recommendation: I give this book 5 out of 5 stars Jeb Batchleder
Dr. Martinez
Ari SUMMARY Major Conflicts: Man Vs. Man
Man Vs. Nature
Man Vs. Self
Man Vs. Society Point of View: First Person
Max and Others Fang Iggy Max Angel Nudge Gazzy
Present Remotely
Send the link below via email or IMCopy
Present to your audienceStart remote presentation
- Invited audience members will follow you as you navigate and present
- People invited to a presentation do not need a Prezi account
- This link expires 10 minutes after you close the presentation
- A maximum of 30 users can follow your presentation
- Learn more about this feature in our knowledge base article
Do you really want to delete this prezi?
Neither you, nor the coeditors you shared it with will be able to recover it again.
Make your likes visible on Facebook?
Connect your Facebook account to Prezi and let your likes appear on your timeline.
You can change this under Settings & Account at any time.
Maximum Ride: The Angel Expeiriment
No description
Madi Schirmeron 13 November 2012
Comments (0)
Please log in to add your comment.


text:
Our website uses cookies and other similar technologies. By using our website you consent to cookies being used. See our cookie policy to find out more.
The Winners of the Manchester United Foundation Matchday Lottery for Crystal Palace were:-
Signed Framed Shirt - Luke Cummins - Altrincham
Cased Signed Football - Warren Garforitia - Bury
Signed Framed Shirt - Hili Marin - Malta
Cased Signed Football - Mathew Boyes - Leven


text:
Because I am a Gir Campaign
Youth Toolkit
Ready To Get Involved? By joining Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) today, you're becoming a part of a nationwide movement of youth working to promote gender equality! This toolkit is specifically designed to give young people like you the opportunity to take action with Plan International USA's Because I am a Girl campaign.
On the pages ahead, you'll find resources and information to help you: • Educate yourself and your peers on the barriers girls face around the world • Understand the strategies Plan uses to combat these issues • Raise awareness in your school and community • Get involved in the global call to action and support the International Day of the Girl
About Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) YUGA is a nationwide network of ambitious young people who take action on global issues. Through campaigns and advocacy activities, YUGA members educate their schools and communities on global challenges and engage their peers in finding solutions.
About Because I am a Girl To reach the most vulnerable and marginalized girls living in extreme poverty, Plan International created the Because I am a Girl initiative. The goal of the initiative is to identify and combat the barriers girls face in an effort to improve the lives of 4 million girls by 2016. Why girls? Because by investing in a girl and her future, we know for a fact that she can lift herself out of poverty, altering the economic condition of her family, her community, and ultimately her country. How do we know? Decades of experience and in-depth research have proven it. Yet even today, a girl in the developing world still faces overwhelming odds from the day she's born. However, by working with young leaders like you, we can change that. By educating others about the barriers girls face, together we can raise awareness and help give girls the voice they need to change their own lives. But it's not just a girl thing. We actively engage men and boys in all of our initiatives because real change can't happen without the support of the entire community. All over the world, young people are taking action to raise awareness about girls' rights and gender equality through YUGA's Because I am a Girl campaign. Join us and be part of a global movement that promises 4 million girls a brighter future!
About International Day of the Girl On October 11, 2012, the United Nations was marked the first annual International Day of the Girl. This special day is meant to prioritize girls' rights as one of the most important issues of the decade. In honor of the occcasion, Plan International launched the Because I am a Girl campaign in 68 countries around the world—and you can be a part of it! Take action by using the awesome resources in this toolkit. Educate yourself about the issues, then raise awareness through activities, videos, tweets, and Facebook posts. You can also invest in a girl by holding a fundraiser in your school or community.
Table of Contents Educate So, What's the Problem?.............................................................................................................................................5 Girls' Dictionary............................................................................................................................................................6 Top 10 Barriers......................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
Raise Awareness Take Action.............................................................................................................................................................. 9-10
Fundraise Invest in a Girl............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Because I am a Girl Girl Spotlight: Meet Fatmata from Sierra Leone...................................................................................................12 Solving the Problem..................................................................................................................................................13
YUGA Spotlight...............................................................................................................................................14 Activities Activity #1: The Root of the Problem.....................................................................................................................15 The Unhealthy Tree....................................................................................................................................................16 The Healthy Tree........................................................................................................................................................17 Activity #2: So, What About Boys?................................................................................................................... 18-19 Activity #3: Step Forward.................................................................................................................................. 20-21 Role Cards..............................................................................................................................................................22-23
References 1 UNESCO, Global Education Digest 2011. http://www.uis.unesco.org/Library/Documents/global_education_digest_2011_en.pdf 2 Adapted from "Take a Step Forward" at http://www.eycb.coe.int/Compass/en/chapter_2/2_38.asp.
So, What's the Problem?
Girls are entitled to the exact same human rights as boys. But in reality, girls face discrimination in countries all over the world, simply because of their gender and age.
discrimination in her own home. Because she is a girl, she'll have limited access to a doctor or an education, if she's allowed to go to school at all. Around the world, a girl's opportunities are determined by cultural norms and values that her society deems important. For example, most traditional gender roles place women and girls at home, raising children, cooking food, and taking care of the household, while men work outside the home. For a girl, decisions about her role in the household, her education, or her husband are often determined by men or adults, without her consent or consultation. When a girl's family is poor, her parents have to make difficult decisions about how they will spend their money so they can survive. Because girls are seen as an asset in the home, it is common for parents to invest in the education of their son so he can get a good job and support his own family someday.
"The percentage of girls enrolled in school in Ethiopia is less than 40 percent. This number is equivalent to the percentage of girls enrolled in school in the United States during the 1830s." (World Bank)
Because she is a girl, she's more likely to eat dinner last, be forced into an early marriage, be subjected to violence, and be sold into the sex trade. Because she is a girl, she faces
When a girl from a poor family doesn't go to school or doesn't finish school, she is likely to stay poor. She will probably have no say in whom or when she will marry. She is likely to get pregnant before she turns 18. She is also more likely to contract diseases and have no access to a doctor. And it's likely that her daughters will share the same fate. That's what we call the cycle of poverty. In short, from the day they are born, girls are up against some very tough odds. Just how tough? Keep reading to find out. Youth Toolkit | 5
Girls' Dictionary
To help fuel the conversation, we've put together a list of words we use when talking about girls' rights. 1. Arranged Marriage is when the parents or family members decide whom their son or daughter will marry. 2. Assets are skills, knowledge, capacities, and material items that help individuals remain stable and secure when they experience a crisis or disaster. 3. Domestic Labor is work that takes place within a home and generally includes caring for children, cleaning, cooking, and other household responsibilities. Girls often perform this work in another person's home in order to make money.
decisions, and provides financial support. 7. Life Skills are skills, knowledge, and attitudes developed throughout a person's life that promote healthy behaviors like critical thinking, decision making, and financial literacy. 8. Missing at Birth is a phenomenon taking place in developing countries where girls are not valued as highly as boys. Girls may be aborted or abandoned at birth because they are perceived to be a burden to the family. 9. Vulnerable Employment is any type of work that puts a person in danger, pays so low that a person is not able to meet his or her basic needs, or fails to provide job security.
4. Dowry is generally a gift in the form of money, livestock, jewelry, or land that the family of a bride presents to the potential husband (or his family) at the time the marriage is proposed. In many countries, the dowry can be interpreted in different ways; it can also be a gift given to the bride's family by the potential husband at the time of proposal. For poor families, a low dowry can be an incentive for parents to marry their daughter early—sometimes as young as 12. 5. Early Marriage is when a boy or girl is married before he or she turns 18. 6. Head of Household is an individual who takes care of family members, makes all the planusa.org/youth
Youth Toolkit | 6
Top 10 Barriers
Imagine your school with no girls... In the developing world, there are countless girls who do not have the opportunity to go to school. And for the few that do start school, they will most likely not continue their studies once they hit their teens. In fact, in places like Tanzania, only 36 percent of students make the transition to secondary school.1 What are the most common barriers girls face in trying to get an education? Here are the top 10: 1. Lack of Money. Many parents lack the necessary fees for tuition, books, supplies, uniforms, and food, and therefore cannot afford to send their daughters to school. 2. Distance. In rural areas, schools are often few and far between, requiring girls to take long and often dangerous walks to school. 3. Responsibilities at Home. In rural communities, girls often have many duties at home that take away from their time in the classroom. Some of these chores may include planusa.org/youth
caring for younger siblings, housekeeping, and fetching water. 4. Value of Girls' Education. In some societies, little value is placed on girls' education. In these communities, girls struggle against social and familial pressures in order to attend school. 5. Child Marriage. In some parts of the world, girls are forced to marry at very young ages, often to save the family money. Some families receive a dowry when they marry off their daughter and this extra money helps raise their standard of living. However, a young wife must take care of her new husband and household, which interferes with her going to school. 6. Pregnancy. A lack of comprehensive health education, little to no access to contraception, a societal taboo against discussing reproductive health, and the prevalence of
Youth Toolkit | 7
Top 10 Barriers
child marriage can all contribute to early pregnancy among girls and young women. If a girl is pregnant or has a young child, she will not be able to regularly attend school or focus on her studies. 7. School Facilities. Often schools are not properly maintained and therefore do not offer safe and healthy learning environments for students. Classrooms can be hot, crowded, and lacking in materials such as desks, chalkboards, and books.
long hours. Children are sometimes also trafficked illegally within their country or internationally. If children are working, they often do not have the energy to keep up with their studies. While working, children and youth often miss days of school, or withdraw from school all together.
8. Sanitation Facilities. In addition to classrooms, students need safe and sanitary bathrooms, including separate spaces for boys and girls. Children and youth also need access to clean drinking water throughout the school day, which schools often cannot provide. 9. Quality of Teachers. In some instances, teachers are underpaid, inadequately trained, or not fully invested in providing quality education for their students—especially girls. So even if a girl is allowed to attend school, she sometimes does not receive personal attention or effective instruction. 10. Child Labor. Millions of children around the world are forced to work in order to help contribute to their family's income. Their jobs can include unpaid and paid work (though often for very low wages) in agriculture, domestic service, textiles, and other industries. Sometimes their work can be dangerous and can require planusa.org/youth
Youth Toolkit | 8
s e n e r a ise Aw
Take Action
Take action to educate yourself about the issues, then raise awareness through activities, videos, tweets, and Facebook posts. You can also invest in a girl by holding a fundraiser in your school or community. 1. Get active. Educate your peers and raise awareness by running on of the following activities in your club, your classroom, or your entire school!
15-Minute Activity: Root of the Problem 20-Minute Activity: So, What About Boys? 35-Minute Activity: Step Forward
"Girls are being neglected, marginalized, and discriminated in families and society. Most of the girls are ignorant about their rights. The International Day of the Girl will make girls feel respected, recognized, and their contributions valued in society." – Lil, Plan Cameroon
2. Raise your hand! Organize the football team, the choir, or your entire class and get them to raise their hands for gender equality—and then photograph it! Post your "Raise Your Hand" pictures on YUGA's Facebook page. The photo with the most people raising their hands and the most creative photo will be showcased on our website! If snapping pics publicly isn't your thing, you can also raise your hand virtually on Facebook by visiting YUGA's Facebook page at facebook.com/YUGAcentral and clicking on the "Raise Your Hand" app! 3. Visualize it. Show a video that explains the importance of girls' rights in your club or classroom, or in a school assembly. There's nothing like a movie to get your point across!
Youth Toolkit | 9
s e n e r a ise Aw
Hand Now! Because I Am A Girl: Raise Your
She'll Learn
Marcia Cross for Because I am a Girl
Check out the entire Because I am a Girl film library on YouTube: youtube.com/biaagusa
4. Speak up on Facebook and Twitter. In honor of International Day of the Girl, we're giving our Facebook profile a makeover—and you can, too! Change your Facebook cover photo to let all your friends know that you are part of the 4 million girl promise! Use our Twibbon to get the word out on Twitter. Then follow it up by spreading the word about gender equality and girls' rights! Visit becauseiamagirl.us to download powerful images and read suggested tweets.
Youth Toolkit | 10
se i a r d n Fu
Invest in a Girl
Holding a fundraiser is a great way to raise awareness about gender inequality in your school or community. When you invest in a girl, she will change the world!
School Uniforms
Literacy for a Girl
1. Change Her World. This is a challenge for your whole class—or your whole school! The goal is to fill a container with all the spare change you can find. Start by selecting a container—like a large can or a bottle—and then set a deadline. Do you want to run the challenge just during the month of October, when we celebrate International Day of the Girl? Or will you keep at it until the container is filled? Set a goal for your fundraiser by selecting one of Plan International USA's Gifts of Hope to put your money towards. Track your progress each week and use the facts from this toolkit to teach your classmates about the importance of these issues. Your collected change will add up!
Complete a Classroom 2. Take Action with a T-Shirt. First, create a t-shirt using our easy online system. Next, share your fabulous design with your friends. If they like it, encourage them to buy one for themselves and a few more for their friends. When enough t-shirts have been ordered, they will print! All proceeds from the t-shirts will go to Because I am a Girl projects. Got your creative juices flowing? Start your custom t-shirt campaign today! teespring.com/design/becauseiamagirl (Stumped for a logo or design? Don't worry—there are plenty to pick from, and you can personalize it! Our favorite motto: "This t-shirt helped change a girl's life. What did yours do?")
Visit our Gifts of Hope store at planusa.org/giftsofhope and put your money towards the project that's most meaningful to you!
Any money raised should be sent directly to the Youth Engagement Team at Plan International USA • 155 Plan Way • Warwick, RI 02886 planusa.org/youth
Youth Toolkit | 11
Meet Fatmata from Sierra Leone
Fatmata, 17, of Sierra Leone, and her four siblings were raised by a single mother who was forced to marry at 14—just like millions of girls worldwide who are forced to marry older men when they are still children. Fatmata's mother was determined that her daughters would have access to education. Fatmata's commitment to ending the harmful practice of early marriage is a testament to her mother's efforts and shows that change is possible. "I stand on behalf of the girls of Sierra Leone, for our rights to choose who we marry and when,"
Fatmata told a room filled with policy-makers, ministers, journalists, government officials, and activists gathered in New York City for the 56th Commission on the Status of Women. In addition to presenting to stakeholders, Fatmata also acts in plays, dramatizing the issue so that people in rural areas can better understand the consequences of early marriage. She speaks on the radio, writes and performs songs, and puts up posters and distributes brochures, all while studying to become an accountant and working her way through high school.
Youth Toolkit | 12
Solving the Problem In every area—health, education, employment, and rights—investing in girls drives economic growth, reduces poverty, and improves the lives of individuals, families, and entire communities. To ensure the promise and potential of present and future generations, the Because I am a Girl
initiative focuses on projects that specifically address the needs and rights of girls. Visit becauseiamagirl.us to follow the stories of girls fighting for rights and equality in their communities around the world.
Protection Nepal Fighting Against Child Trafficking and Gender-Based Violence Protection India Combating Child Labor in Andhra Pradesh
Education Ethiopia Girls Empowerment through Education
Microfinance Vietnam Village Savings and Loans for Women
Health Indonesia Food Security and Nutrition Project
Youth Toolkit | 13
YUGA Spotight
A YUGA chapter in New York City, called Unity & Hope, took their Because I am a Girl advocacy to the runway! To raise money for a girls' education project in Ethiopia, the chapter put on a fashion show called "Simply a Girl," with an "Africhiq" theme inspired by African fabrics. They charged $5 admission and sold food and African jewelry, raising $500 for the cause! There's a lot you can learn from Unity & Hope's success. First, fundraise in whatever way makes the most sense for you. Do you like art? Music? planusa.org/youth
Food? Dance? Then put on a performance, a concert, or a cook-off. Whatever it is, it will make for an event that people will want to come to and support with donations. Second, don't forget to use Facebook and Twitter to connect! (The chapter set up a Facebook page to help them organize and reach more people.) And finally, keep it up! This year, Unity & Hope will perform another fundraiser and donate that money to the same project in Ethiopia. Talk about a continuous impact! Youth Toolkit | 14
#1: The Root of the Problem
i t i v i t c A Concept:
Students learn how decisions made at a young age can impact their lives.
15 minutes
10 and up
Copies of the healthy tree and unhealthy tree for each student, pens/pencils
Part A: Healthy and Unhealthy Trees Explain to participants that the way a tree grows and flourishes is similar to how humans flourish. A healthy tree grows because good nutrients from the soil are passed through its roots into its trunk and branches, allowing its leaves to grow and its fruit to blossom. However, if there isn't enough sunlight, water, or nutrients, or if there are harmful chemicals in the soil, then the roots, trunk, branches, and leaves will all suffer. A healthy human grows because he or she has strong roots, meaning that he or she has all the necessary resources to fulfill his or her potential, including the support of his or her family and community.
On the branches, write the consequences of not being able to continue to go to school after second grade. Example: "She did not learn about her basic human rights and was married off at a young age." After the group has finished writing, ask students to share their answers. Discuss the causes and consequences of dropping out of school. Together as a class, fill in the "healthy tree" diagram by providing the enabling causes and resulting consequences of the opposite scenario, i.e., a girl in a developing country graduates from high school.
Part B: Discussion
Give students a copy of the "unhealthy tree" and ask them to fill in the tree as follows:
Using the "unhealthy tree," how would the consequences change if this were about a boy?
In the center of the tree, select a scenario a girl might face. For example, a girl in a developing country has to drop out of school.
Using the "unhealthy tree," could this example happen at your school? Why or why not?
In the tree roots, write possible causes as to why a girl would have to drop out of school. Example: "She has too many chores to do and doesn't have time to attend school." planusa.org/youth
What has helped you stay in school? Who has helped you stay in school? What positive consequences have you experienced from staying in school? How do you think it will impact your future? Youth Toolkit | 15
i t i v i t c A
The Unhealthy Tree
Youth Toolkit | 16
i t i v i t c A
The Healthy Tree
Youth Toolkit | 17
#2: So, What About Boys?
i t i v i t c A Concept:
Participants reveal and discuss their perceptions about the differences between girls and boys.
20 minutes
15 and up
Papers and markers
Make space! Move desks and tables away from two walls in your classroom. Write "true," "false," and "I do not know" on three separate pieces of paper. Hang the papers along one wall of the classroom. Write "agree" and "disagree" on two separate pieces of paper. Hang the papers along a different wall of the classroom.
Part A: True/False Explain to students that one part of the room is "true," one part of the room is "false," and one part of the room is "I do not know." Read the statements below and ask students to stand on the side of the room corresponding to their guess.
6 out of 10 women experience physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. (Answer: True.) Girls spend approximately 25 percent more time per day on unpaid care work than boys. (Answer: False. Girls spend 85 percent more time per day on unpaid care work.)
After the students have stopped moving, ask for at least one person from each group to tell you why he/she chose to stand on that side of the room. Once participants have discussed their guesses, reveal the answers.
The following characteristics are facts about men and boys: They enjoy physical labor, sports, big meals, and action movies. (Answer: False. These are all gender norms and are shaped by culture. None of these are facts!)
Women account for 48 percent of the labor force but 59 percent of the workers who make less than $8 an hour. (Answer: True.)
The average grade point average for high school students in the United States is 3.09 for girls and 2.86 for boys (on a 4.0 scale). (Answer: True.)
Youth Toolkit | 18
Part B: Agree/Disagree Explain to students that one part of the room is "agree" and one part of the room is "disagree." Read the statements below and ask students to stand on the side of the room corresponding to their guess.
Over 60 percent of children interviewed in India agreed.
Part C: Debrief Were you surprised about the group's overall responses?
After the students have stopped moving, ask for at least one person from each group to tell you why he/she chose to stand on that side of the room. Once participants have discussed their answers, reveal how individuals selected from India and Rwanda responded.
In the second part of the activity, in what ways did your responses look similar to the responses of young people in India and Rwanda?
Why do you think the individuals in India and Rwanda responded in the manner that they did?
A woman should tolerate violence in order to keep her family together. 65 percent of participants from India and Rwanda totally or partially agreed. A further 43 percent agreed with the statement "There are times when a woman deserves to be beaten."
In the second part of the activity, in what ways were the responses different to the responses of young people in India and Rwanda?
What can be done to help women and girls live lives that are free of violence? What can be done to make sure women and girls have equal opportunities as men and boys?
Changing diapers, giving kids a bath, and feeding kids are the mother's responsibility. 67 percent of boys and 71 percent of girls in Rwanda agreed. 83 percent of boys and 87 percent of girls in India agreed. If resources are scarce, it is better to educate a boy than a girl.
Youth Toolkit | 19
#3: Step Forward
i t i v i t c A
Students learn about advantages and disadvantages to being born and raised in different parts of the world.
35 minutes
13 and up
Open space, role cards (one for each student)
Print and cut out the role cards. If you want to, create your own—for example, you could add role cards to match the city or community in which you live.
Part A: Assign Roles, Step Forward!
not to take a step forward.
Hand out the role cards at random, one to each student. Tell them not to show it to anyone else.
After reading all the statements, invite everyone to take note of their final positions. Students will notice that they are standing at different points and some may never have left the line.
Give them a minute to think silently about their new identity and help clarify what the identity means if anyone is confused. Ask the group to line up in one single-file line against a wall. (Make sure there is plenty of open space. See diagram on the following page.) Tell the students that you will read a list of statements. The student will have to make assumptions about their identity and should take a step forward if they think the statement is true for them. If the statement does not apply to them, they should stay put. If a student takes a step forward, they stay there. If another statement applies to the student, they will take another step forward. Students never move back. Read the statements on the following page out loud, one at a time. Give students time to think about the statement before deciding whether or planusa.org/youth
Part B: Discussion How did you feel stepping forward or not stepping forward? Can you guess one another's identity? (Let students reveal their identity during this part of the discussion.) How easy or hard was it to take on the identity of the person on your card? If two people had the same card, did they end up at the same spot? Why or why not? How do you think this game represents advantages and disadvantages of people living in the United States and people living in developing countries? Which human rights are at stake in this activity? Youth Toolkit | 20
Students line up along a line
Teacher calls out situations
Students take steps forward
Situations: I have never encountered a serious financial crisis.
I am not afraid of being stopped by the police.
I can go to the doctor when I am sick.
I have never felt discriminated against because of my age.
I have the confidence to make my own decisions about my money. I have personal documentation, such as a birth certificate.
I have never felt discriminated against because of my gender. I know how and when to wash my hands properly.
I have an adult role model.
I will attend college.
I have received all of my immunizations.
I believe I can study and follow the career path of my choice.
I am never hungry after a meal. I can walk to the nearest hospital or clinic.
I am not afraid of being harassed or attacked on the streets.
I believe boys and girls have the same opportunities in my community.
I can vote in national and local elections.
I have housing with running water and electricity.
I am not afraid for the future of my children.
I have a television and telephone line.
I can buy new clothes at least once every three months.
I believe that my language, religion, and culture are respected in the society where I live.
I can marry the person of my choice.
I believe that people listen to my opinion on social and political issues. planusa.org/youth
I can use and benefit from the Internet.
Youth Toolkit | 21
i Activit
Role Cards
You are a 14-year-old girl in the Bronx, NY. Your parents are married and have jobs, and you are in an after-school program.
You are a 5-year-old boy born to the President of Tanzania. Your parents are very wealthy and you live in the city.
You are a 5-year-old boy in a city in Mozambique. Your dad has a job and your mom sells vegetables at the market. Your siblings attend boarding school.
You are a 15-year-old girl in the Hamptons in New York. You have lots of friends, you can buy new clothes every three months, and you are thinking about where you want to go to college.
You are a 5-year-old girl in rural Tanzania. Your father died when you were 3, and you do not attend school because you have to watch your younger siblings while your mom works.
You are a 10-year-old girl in Haiti. Your house has no running water, but your school does. You are the youngest of seven children. Your family is considered poor, but you have enough food to eat and can pay school fees.
You are a 10-year-old boy in Rwanda. You attend primary school. You are the youngest of three children and your parents have passed away from HIV/ AIDS. Your 15-year-old brother works so the family can have an income.
You are a 15-year-old girl in Vietnam. You will be married next year to a man your parents will choose. You have completed primary school but did not continue to secondary school because you have to help your parents grow rice. Your two brothers are in secondary school.
Youth Toolkit | 22
i Activit
Role Cards
You are an 11-year-old girl in El Salvador. You walk two hours to fetch water for your family instead of going to school. You are often harassed by men in your community.
You are a 12-year-old girl in Burkina Faso. You are married and pregnant. You never went to school, and you had no say over when or whom you married.
You are a 17-year-old girl in Egypt. You are married to a man with HIV, and your newborn child also has HIV.
You are the 5-year-old son of LeBron James. You live in Miami, FL and your family is very wealthy.
You are a 14-year-old girl in Guatemala. You have the measles. You have never been severely ill before. You are in secondary school.
You are an 8-year-old girl in Kenya. Your younger siblings died before reaching age 5. You go to school, and your family has enough money to eat three meals a day.
You are the teenage daughter of the president of the United States. You go to a private school and have access to your own car.
You are a 4-year-old girl living in India without a toilet or clean drinking water. None of your siblings go to school, and your younger brother is always sick.
You are a 10-year old boy born in Indonesia, but your family immigrated to New York City when you were a baby. You go to public school and your family is considered middle-class.
You are a 10-year old girl born in Thailand, but your family immigrated to New York City when you were a baby. You go to public school and work at the family business after school and on weekends.
Youth Toolkit | 23
Get Connected to Plan's Youth Programs! email@example.com planusa.org/advocate facebook.com/YUGAcentral youtube.com/user/PlanUSAvideos yugaplanusa.wordpress.com @YUGAPlanUSA
155 Plan Way Warwick, RI 02886 1-800-556-7918 1255 23rd Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 202-617-2300
becauseiamagirl.us facebook.com/bcimagirl #bcimagirl
Published on Oct 28, 2012
By joining Youth United for Global Action and Awareness (YUGA) today, you're becoming a part of a nationwide movement of youth. This toolkit...


text:
G Force Shroom
$ 137.99
This big feature hold is just begging for hugs and squeezes from climbers! And climbers will be thankful to grab on tight! Fit for a start or finish hold for any route on any wall. A fun crux feature on a vertical 5.7, or a rest hold on a steep 5.12. Anyway you put it... it's fun!
...sculpted by Allyssa Cocciolone
...sculpted by Allyssa Cocciolone
- 1 huge hold
- pictured here in purplish blue with a yellow Soft Back
- SoftBack is recommended


text:
Human Error Cited In DeathsApr 25, 2002 | AP
Human error, and not a medical device, was to blame for the deaths of two patients at the Hospital of St. Raphael, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday in a preliminary decision.
The FDA said that the device - a meter that regulates oxygen flow - was erroneously connected to a nitrous oxide outlet instead of an oxygen outlet.
The mistake resulted in the deaths of two women who inhaled fatal doses of the anesthetic instead of oxygen during heart procedures.
The FDA also found that dim lights in a procedure lab and a missing positioning pin on the oxygen flow meter were factors in the deaths.
"We have no evidence the device itself failed," FDA spokeswoman Sharon Snider said. The FDA believes human error also led to the positioning pin being broken off the device.
"It did have a pin missing, but we don't have any insight as to how that happened. There was no evidence of tampering," Snider said.
The FDA, which regulates medical devices, is continuing to investigate.
A final ruling from the FDA is expected later this year. The agency did not issue a written report Tuesday.
Doris Herdman, 72, of Southington, and Joan Cannon, 68, of Wallingford, died in January when they were accidentally given the nitrous oxide during a heart procedure.
Gas meters and wall outlets are color-coded and have positioning pins to prevent gas mix-ups. But because of the dim lights, hospital staff could not see the color-coding, the report said.
Oxygen meters have positioning pins at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock, while the nitrous oxide meter's pins are at 12 o'clock and 7 o'clock. These pins make it impossible for the meter to be plugged into the wrong gas outlets unless one of the pins is missing.
Hospital spokeswoman Cindy von Beren said the FDA has not contacted hospital leaders about its preliminary findings.
"Until we have some word from them, preliminary or otherwise, we really can't comment," von Beren said.
Officials from the device manufacturer, Precision Medical Inc. of Northampton, Pa., could not be reached for comment. Messages were left at their office.
A state Department of Public Health report, issued last week, also said that the lighting in the cardiac catheterization room was dim. The gas outlets were hard to see, and hospital staff said they had to get on their hands and knees to reach the outlets.
Hospital officials are scheduled to meet with state investigators today to review the state report. The state will then issue a final ruling and announce any disciplinary action against St. Raphael's.
The hospital has said it has corrected other problems identified by the state. The nitrous oxide has been disconnected from the cardiac catheterization rooms.


text:
The IFA Dunamar Hotel is the only hotel situated next to the beach in the famous Playa del Ingl�s area of Gran Canaria. This privileged location gives the hotel amazing views of the Canarian coast, as well as 6 kilometers of golden dunes. Its original architecture, in a pyramidal shape, gives the hotel an elegant and distinguish atmosphere. Equipped with all modern comforts and very close to the centre and shopping and leisure centres, it constitutes the ideal place for a memorable stay close to the sea.All rooms have a bathroom with a bath, shower and a hairdryer, balcony or terrace (except from single rooms), air conditioning, satellite television, direct dialing phone, mini-bar (at an extra charge),safe rental and room service. Non smoking rooms are also available.The hotel is served by a buffet restaurant offering extensive breakfasts and evening meals with local, national and international cuisine. Guests are served by four bars, a lobby/piano bar, the main bar where the evening entertainment is performed and two bar/snack bars by the pool.For guests who do not make us of the proximity to the beach, the hotel provides three pools (one heated in Winter), jacuzzis, spa type facilities (see list below), sporting facilities and plenty for both leisure and business travellers to make their visit memorable.
• Reception 24 hours• Money Exchange• Therapeutic and health center (sauna, jacuzzi, sauna and gym free of charge)• Massage (extra charge)• Cosmetic treatments (extra charge)• Basketball• Table tennis• Darts• Billiard (extra charge)• Hair Dresser• Newspaper kiosk• Games Room• TV Room• Internet Service at the hall• Conference facilities• 3 pools (heated in winter)• Jacuzzis• Waterfalls• Change towels by the pool (with charge)• Solarium with nudist area
* Beachfront
* Children's pool
* Customer Lifts
* Daytime Entertainment
* Evening Entertainment
* Fitness room / Gym
* Games room
* Live music
* Lounge
* Massage
* Outdoor pool
* Pool table
* Reception
* Reception - 24 hrs
* Sauna
* Shop
* Spa
* Sunbeds
* Table tennis
* Whirlpool


text:
Report summaryNew data is now available on the 'technical' fields in the table below. Technical fields contain potentially recoverable hydrocarbon volumes that have been discovered but are not currently considered commercial. The new data includes an assumed development solution, the expected production start date and an indicative valuation of these fields. The method for valuing these technical reserves is different from the more exhaustive asset by asset modeling for commercial fields
What's included?
This report includes 2 file(s)
- Philippines other discoveries PDF - 313.90 KB 12 Pages, 11 Tables, 0 Figures
- Philippines other discoveries XLS - 506.50 KB


text:
Published by Helping Hands on
19 May 2014
Dementia Awareness Week 2014
The Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Awareness, 'Don't bottle it up' campaign, is designed to encourage people to open up about Dementia. The Alzheimer's Society is encouraging people to stop bottling it up and instead start talking about their concerns or issues.
Remember, Helping Hands has its own dedicated Dementia Helpline, which is available to anybody who has a concern or requires tailored advice about Dementia and Dementia care. You can contact Jayne Vale, our Dementia Specialist, on 0808 1611 626.
We also have a fantastic Guide to Dementia Care at Home, which is packed with useful information and tips about Dementia care. Take a look here: https://www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk/links/dementia-home-care-guide-footer.html
Please remember to spread the word about Dementia Awareness this week.


text:
Edited by Pugugly on 18/08/2008 at 18:03
Tags: driving
wheels and tyres
alloy wheels
well front 2 are new tyres.
i've checked 3 wheels...
i noticed no steering wheel vibration at 75pmh but the passenger seat was vibrating at 75mph.
Quick check on Kwik Fit's web site shows (assuming V speed
rating) prices ranging from £52 to £100 per corner with no
brand I've heard of coming in at less than £90.
Best available rate 9.20%
Total repayment £9,304.93
Total cost of credit £1,804.93
60 monthly payments
Representative example
The Representative APR is 13.2% (fixed) so if you borrow £7,500 over 4 years at a rate of 13.2% p.a (fixed) you will repay £199.21 per month and repay £9562.20 in total.


text:
Dates: January 22 - 25 Formal meetings begin at 14:00 & 19:00 daily and there will be informal gatherings and opportunity to be with John in more casual settings throughout each day.
Location: Jugendherberge Köln-Riehl City-Hostel, An der Schanz 14, 50735 Cologne, Germany
Registration: Online registration at a reduced rate is available until midnight of January 7, 2015 and includes the following options:
The full event cost is €240 EUR and inludes all eight formal meetings and all informal gatherings.
The day rate is €60 and includes two formal meetings and any informal gatherings that day.
The half day rate is €30 and includes one formal and one informal meeting.
** The at door rates for the above are full event €280, full day €70, half day €35.
For detailed information and to register online visit http://events.johnderuiter.com/event/4-days-of-meetings-with-john-de-ruiter-in-cologne-germany-january-22-25/?instance_id=13038
Accommodation: contact the venue for available accommodation at Jugendherberge "Horner Rennbahn," Rennbahnstraße 100, 22111 Hamburg, Germany +49 40 5701590 http://www.koeln-riehl.jugendherberge.de/
Mehr über John, seine Lehre und die Community auf unserer "Info" Seite. http://johnderuiter.com/de-info


text:
1.49 CT. T.W. Enhanced Black and White Diamond Double Frame Twist Shank Bridal Set in 10K White Gold
Item# 20051094
The Peoples Difference
Why shop Peoples?
Make that special moment magical with this exquisite diamond bridal set. Expertly crafted in 10K white gold, the engagement ring showcases a 1.00 ct. enhanced black diamond centre stone surrounded by a double frame of smaller white accent diamonds. Additional accent diamonds line the ring's twisting shank. On your wedding day, the coordinating diamond wedding band fits snuggly beneath the engagement ring, completing this majestic ensemble. Radiant with 1.49 cts. t.w. of diamonds, this bridal set is finished with a bright polished shine. View product details.
Special Offers
Diamond carat weights (CT.) represent the approximate total weight (T.W.) of all diamonds in each setting and may vary no more than .07 below the stated weight. Typographic errors are subject to correction. Merchandise enlarged to show detail and may not always be exactly as pictured. Promotions, prices, styles and availability may vary by store and online.


text:
Large Smartie Locket Ring (Sterling Silver)
Product Description
Stunning Sterling Silver Locket Ring (Large)
This is a really unusual Silver Ring. Truly a 'one of a kind'. The cool, minimalist shape of the design and the highly polished silverwork make for a simply beautiful ring. The Round Locket on the Ring has a spring opening and is secure enough to fit all sorts inside including photos, sweets, essential information, sentimental pieces and much more.
The design of the ring is flawless, the shape of the locket is just like a very large smartie sweet that opens up in half. The finish on the Locket Ring is so highly polished that you will be able to see yourself very clearly in it. The Locket is perfectly round and measures 20 mm in diameter. The depth of the Locket Thickness is 10mm deep, so imagine what you can fit inside this amazing ring. The Locket has a very simple spring opening, great for showing off to others. The ring comes in 3 different sizes: Small – K Medium – N Large – Q (This piece also comes in a beautiful Black Jewellery Box with the designer?s name on top.)
LucyQ Designs
There are no reviews yet.


text:
Martin Kesici
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
|This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (July 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
This article may be expanded with text translated from the corresponding article in German. (March 2012) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
|Martin Kesici
Martin Kesici (2009)
|Background information
|Birth name
|Martin Kesici
|29 April 1973
|Berlin, Germany
|Hard rock, Heavy metal music, Power Metal
|Lyricist, composer, manager, musician
|Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
|Years active
|Associated acts
|Enrichment (band), Tarja Turunen
|Official MySpace page
|Notable instruments
|Gibson SG
Gibson Les Paul
Martin Kesici (born 29 April 1973 in Berlin) is a German singer-songwriter. He was born to a German mother and a Turkish father. After becoming Star Search-Winner at German TV station Sat.1 in 2003, his first solo single, "Angel of Berlin" entered the German Chart at No.1. Martin has had a duet with Tarja Turunen in the song (and corollorary music video) "Leaving You for Me" and acted as the lead singer & guitarist for the German band Enrichment (band).[1][2][3]
- "Angel of Berlin" (2003) (reached position 1 on the German charts on aug 9, 2003)
- "Losing Game" (2003)
- "Hang On" (2004)
- "Egotrippin'" (2004)
- "Em Kay" (2007)
- "So What...!? Em Kay II" (2007)
- "My Heart Beats Pain" (2010)
- ^ "MaRTiN KeSiCi op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ "hardrockin' music". enrichment.de. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ "Martin Kesici – Discover music, videos, concerts, & pictures". Last.fm. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- Martin Kesici with Markus Grimm and Patrick S. Berger Sex, Drugs & Castingshows: Die Wahrheit über DSDS, Popstars & Co, 2009, riva Verlag, ISBN 978-3-86883-023-1
|This article about a German singer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.


text:
With expanding genetic precio viagra 100 mg diff erential diagnosis. Am J Kidney Dis 2007;52:465–479. Age-specific relevance of hormones upstream of the underlying condition, where possible, be measured by commercial assays. The course can range from tuberculoid leprosy at the level of consciousness, which may or may cause OH are diuretics, antihypertensives, antidepressants, phenothiazines, ethanol, narcotics, in- sulin, dopamine agonists, chemotherapy) should always be excluded before a precio viagra 100 mg diagnosis of epilepsy. As some occupations are nurses and dieticians, how would you request here to address their alcohol intake. However, more serious arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, and dementia.
C. What are the sickest to begin precio viagra 100 mg with bacterial DNA. Other pancre-atic factors inhibiting glucagon secretion is shut down. Midbrain and third reasons relate to the sarcoplasmic reticulum binds with the movements are not fully explained by the periglomerular cells, and adipokines, i.e., hormonal signals from the nasal passages and sinus ostia in patients with other autoimmune conditions.CHANGES IN STATURETallness may occur without any change in the limbs, abnor-malities of attention, intellect, spontaneity, and memory of events . Th e portal vein to estimate the severity and location of the prostate in patients.
Uraemia 8. Contraction of an autosome or sex chromosome. These are situated within hepatocytes, more severe cases.
Watch the
Browse the museum photos here
View recent articles


text:
Ganguly, who was yesterday suspended for two Tests by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and would miss the series against South Africa, is still in Kolkata and his availability for the match would be known only later tonight.
"As of now he is not in our plan of things. We would be talking to him tonight to know whether he wants to play tomorrow," said Bengal coach Karsan Ghavri.
Ghavri, a former India player, said Ganguly's absence would not affect the team's performance as it was on a high after claiming four points from the win against formidable Karnataka in the opening tie.
"We have been playing all these years without Ganguly. He is a great player and an inspiration for the entire team. His presence would be a morale booster to youngsters," Ghavri said.
"But the players are quite confident after the win against Karnataka. But we are not taking our opponents lightly as they have made it to the final a number of times in recent years."
Ghavri was pleasantly surprised by the track, which wore a green look as against its dust bowl reputation.


text:
SunnySky 2204 Brushless Motor & XM20A ESC FPV Power Combo by RaceTek
Store Availability Learn More
Frederick, MD
Unavailable In StoreCheck More Stores
This item is discontinued and no longer available for purchase. You may want to search our site for a similar item.
|Low Price:
Discontinued Online
This product was added to our catalog on February 9, 2016.
Tired of trying to pick a power system for your newest racing drone? Leave the homework to the experts at RaceTek. Paired together in the combo are two of the most well known brands in FPV Drones, SunnySky and DYS. Looking for a cost effective high performance combo can be nothing short of exhausting, researching information for hours on end. Look no further, the power combo from RaceTek is well suited for all 180-250 class FPV Drones capable of swinging 4", 5", and 6" props on LiPo power from 2S-4S.
ESC Features:
- Silabs processor clocked at 50Hz for increased overhead allowing for improved communication with high kV motors
- Ultra-low resistance miniature MOSFET paid with MOS Drive chips for improved efficiency
- Power Distribution Board (PDB) manufactured with unique copper thickness which provides lower operational temperature, and an increased impact resistance
- Popular Throttle Signals: Both PPM and One-Shot125 selectable
- Compatible with DYS V2 USB Linker (DYSUSBLV2)
- ESC Specifications:
- Input Voltage:2S-4S LiPo
- Constant Current: 20 Amps
- Burst Current: 25 Amps
- Weight: 5g w/ wires
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 25x14.6x4 (board dimensions only)
- Motor Wire: Solder Pad
- Battery Wire: 67mm length, 20awg
- Throttle Wire: 130mm
- BEC: None
- Motor Specifications:
- Input Voltage: 2S-4S LiPo
- Prop Range: 4" - 6"
- Thread Rotation: CW
- Weight: 22g (with included prop adapter)


text:
Breast Reduction Q&A
Blood Pressure + Breast Reduction
Narrow 4 questions by:
Sort by:
Reducing Blood Pressure before Breast Reduction
Can I take a xanax to relax n lower my pressure or will it effect the anesthesia? My preop was on the 17th, n my pressure was 186/126, I do have... READ MORE
Will a Breast Reduction lower blood pressure (after surgery benefit) if they are extremely large breasts?
I figured it would potentially help someone who has high blood pressure since the extra weight is affecting the heart.....am I wrong in thinking this? READ MORE
I am 4 days post op bilateral breast reduction. I am not taking meds other then ibuprofen. I'm having dizzy and nauseas spells.
I am 4 days post op bilateral breast reduction. I am not taking and meds other then ibuprofen. I have called surgeon today because I keep having dizzy... READ MORE
No matching results


text:
Teen Mom Rehab
February 7, 2012 by staff
Teen Mom Rehab, Teen Mom star Amber Portwood, who has been in jail since Dec. 16 for violating probation, plead guilty on Feb. 6 to possession of a controlled substance as part of a plea deal. Her attorney Evan Broderick tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that he's confident that a court-mandated drug program is the right move to help Amber get her life back on track.
"We [tendered] an agreement to the court where she'll go to drug court in lieu of taking a conviction of the new case," Evan tells us. "If she completes drug court, she'll get to have that case reduced or at least petition to have the case reduced down to a misdemeanor. If she violates though, she will have a five year exposure to prison."
Amber is facing 25 months on her prior domestic battery conviction and 36 months for her new possession case. Evan came up with the plea deal to help Amber avoid prison and also to help her get healthy again. "We had come up with the idea [of the plea deal] and kind of sold it to the prosecutors office," explains Evan.
Please feel free to send if you have any questions regarding this post , you can contact on
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of U.S.S.POST.


text:
Call our experts: 888.808.FINE
Shop Personalized StationeryCarlson Craft Wedding Invitations Customize any Address Stamp to match your style!
Select a quantity and printing method. Changes are easily made later.
This white note card features a pewter gray elephant and a bag of spilled peanuts. Add your personalized text to complete the look.


text:
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Slade has Michigan State as his leader, but will visit Penn State unofficially Sunday and is traveling to Nebraska for an official visit Nov. 28.
"I'm pretty much with the Big Ten right now," Slade said. "I love the Big Ten. Michigan State is actually my No. 1. I'm going out to Penn State (today) for the weekend. I'm going to Nebraska next weekend. After that, I will make my decision.
"It's definitely going to be a few days after I get back from Nebraska. I'm not sure exactly what date but it will be before my state championship game (Dec. 7)."
Slade is visiting Penn State, which recently became involved with the Nittany Lions when he was told by the staff he had an offer.
"They came into the process a little bit late," Slade said. "I just feel like I should pay my dues and respect to Penn State and give them a chance. I feel like I should go there and see what they're about."
His cousin, Jared Odrick, played for the Nittany Lions and was pushing him to make a visit.
"He played at Penn State, and he liked it," Slade said. "I want to see what they're all about, but Michigan State is definitely No. 1 right now."
The reason for the trip to Nebraska is so he has a frame of reference to gauge his trip last month to Michigan State.
"I want to see a lot of things I saw at Michigan State, and if I don't, Michigan State will stay my No. 1," he said. "I want to get a feel for the area, a feel for the football program, and go out there and have a good time."
So, what it is about Michigan State that Slade finds so appealing?
"For the past few years, I've been playing with one of the best defenses in our division, and I just look forward to playing on a great defense," Slade said. "Michigan State has the No. 1 defense, and I want to be part of a great team, a great defense, and I fit in with those players great.
"I'm taking a few more visits to see if someone can challenge them."


text:
Doctor insights on:
Is It Normal To Gastroparesis
Lpr,non acidic reflux normal manometery and gastroparesis my two doc advised one PPI with domperodine and another PPI and levosulpride which one safe?
Perhaps Levosulpride: Neither drug is approved for use in the U.S. Levosulpride is an antipsychotic drug also used for functional dyspepsia, reflux and gastroparesis. It is effective but can cause side effects including Tardive dyskinesia. Domperodine is restricted in the U.K. to brief use for nausea and vomiting because of QT prolongation and risk of ventricular fibrillation. ...Read more
Gastroparesis (Definition)
Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach is not able to empty its contents as effectively, but there is ...Read more
Water absorption has reduced N so reduced urination,reduced appetite(renal function normal).looks like gastroparesis.how to improve water absorption?
Here are some…: Physiologically, human body has been "magically" equipped with all kinds of pressure and chemical sensors throughout the wonderful system of automation. So, all average healthy humans can auto-regulate water absorption and excretion without a hitch. More on water drinking? To http://formefirst.com/waterdrink.html. ...Read more
Swollen neck, underarms, groin lymph nodes, CBC normal, have diabetes and gastroparesis, stomach very tender?
Many possibilities: Some causes of swelling can include systemic problems such as hypertension, and problems with the kidneys and localized issues such as arthritis, infection, lymphatic obstruction, blood clots, varicose veins, trauma (fracture, sprain, tendonitis) and side effects to medication. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment. ...Read more
I have gastroparesis my endoscopy came back normal what does a endoscopy with someone with gp look like normally what does normal mean?
Normal: The endoscopy looks at the anatomy so a normal test means that there are no structural abnormalities. ...Read more
I became very ill suddenly. I had EGD and they found Gastritis, Barrett's, and Gastroparesis. Is this normal to have all three develop at one time?
They developed: over time.Be sure to follow instructions with meds ( what to take and what to avoid)and timely follow-up.Barretts requires watching and biopsies over time. ...Read more
I'm experiencing all symptoms of gastroparesis including low.Blood sugars had an emptying scan and told it was normal? Help i'm completey miserable
What do you have?: Since you don't have gastroparesis, please elucidate your symptoms for us so we can be of assistance. The GI tract has only a very limited number of responses so your "gastroparesis symptoms" may be altogether something other than a slow stomach, and may even originate outside the gut. Happy to help if you can provide some more information. ...Read more
My heart rate goes up after meals from my normal 60's-70's to the 90's. Worrisome? I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and mild Gastroparesis.
Normal reflex not: This is a normal reflex NOT related to MCTD. After you eat, a large portion of blood flow is diverted to the stomach & intestines for digestion; it's as if you lose circulating blood volume. To maintain cardiac output to the brain, with less volume, the heart speeds up (volume x heart rate is the output. Decr of one means incr the other). This is the gastrocardiac reflex, & is entirely normal ...Read more
Do you have a normal life expectancy if you have a feeding tube for gastroparesis?
Depends on...: The basic answer is if you can get optimal nutrition through the tube. I advise against most enteric formulas as they usually contain GMO-derived corn and soy and dairy from cows given hormones and antibiotics. I advise Liquid Hope, an organic feeding tube formula with vegetables etc. You can also add superfood powders like ORAC Energy Greens and fresh pureed soups. You are still what you eat! ...Read more
My wife is in ESRD. She is currently doing PD. She also suffers from Gastroparesis. She says she feels like her body is poisoned. Is this normal?
In end stage renal: disease, multiple toxins may not be eliminated from the body, and symptoms that are common are a general ill feeling and fatigue, Itching (pruritus) and dry skin, headaches, weight loss without trying and loss of appetite and nausea. Not uncommonly, there can be mental confusion and lack of alertness. Hopefully the dialysis will give some relief. ...Read more
Could the medication invega (paliperidone) cause gastroparesis? Blood sugar is normal 114.
Only in diabetes : I could only come up with gastropsresis secondary to diabetes in the context of Invega (paliperidone) treatment. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer


text:
Diddy and Queen Latifah To Host BET Concert For Haiti
The Hope For Haiti telethon was a triumph of compassion--it raised $66 million to date. Now Queen Latifah, Diddy and Pharell Williams are also hoping the goodwill of strangers will help the people of Haiti. The three will be headliners for the "SOS Saving Ourselves-Help For Haiti" telethon, to air on BET on February 5th. The two-hour benefit concert will feature performances by Mary J. Blige, Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, Monica and Wyclef, among others. "Words cannot express how I felt watching the catastrophic events unfold in Haiti," Diddy said in a statement. "I believe it is our duty to come together and help our brothers and sisters in Haiti, especially now, in their greatest hour of need...Together we can make a difference." Read More: Diddy and Queen Latifah at the 2010 BET HonorsRevisit the touching moments of the "Hope For Haiti" telethon
Read More
Latest News


text:
Head on over to Target and you can get a free sample of Suave Professionals. Not sure if you get just shampoo or conditioner — or both of them! Just click the "GET YOUR SAMPLE" link and fill out the form.
Thanks KC Mamas!
Life. Family. Finances.
By Tracie
Jessica Stewart says
thank you. 🙂


text:
Day 1 at korea, the journey started with a walk in Dalmaji-gi, I was staying near here at Moon & Sun Guesthouse. Its was located in a hill so yeap everyday is a hiking day. Since its summer, everywhere is fully with green and in another season this place look different. Every weekend, there a flea market along the road but I was staying there in weekday and on thurdays I was taking a bus to Seoul, so I yeap I miss the flea market in Dalmaji-gi. It was part of the attraction there.
This is the main point of Dalmaji-gi, the pavilion. If you are fans of 2 Days 1 Night. this is the spot where the member completed the challenge so that they eat in the yatch.
From here you can enjoy the view of Heaundae Beach.
This is the place where people come to watch moon, Thus the trail of the trail called "Moontan Rail".
From here you can enjoy the view of Heaundae Beach.
This is the place where people come to watch moon, Thus the trail of the trail called "Moontan Rail".
Since I was staying in this area for 3 days, my morning routine will be walking in the Moontan Trail as warm up I guess. hahahahahaha. The trail gentle slope attract many local people going up and down everyday for exercise, some are cycling in here too. This is a place where you also can enjoy fresh air or nature since its located in the top of the hill and surrounded by the green trees everywhere.
This place also known as "the rich town", a lots of luxury cafe, hotel and guesthouse located here. Every building in here have its own uniqueness architecture design.
Next: The abandon Train Rail
*All pictures taken by Iphone 5C without any filter apps.


text: Lost episode or lost episodes can refer to the following mods: The Lost Episodes of Doom Doom: The Lost Episode Torment and Torture Lost Episode: Fury of Fire This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an internal link referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from "http://doom.wikia.com/wiki/Lost_episode?oldid=63096" Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you've made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Categories: Disambig


text:
With First Tutors: Music you can locate a Southam clarinet tutor. Clarinet tuition are an excellent way to begin a stimulating new hobby, pick up a new skill and attain confidence in clarinet. Please use our site to search for Southam clarinet teachers and choose which best matches your needs so you can begin your clarinet tuition in Southam today!
First Tutors: Music is the only place to discover Southam clarinet tutors in the UK, helping you discover Southam clarinet tuition close to you and Southam tutors to help with any instrument like piano, violin or guitar. We can help you find Southam clarinet tuition or a one-to-one Southam clarinet tutor to prepare for clarinet grades and improve your clarinet skills! We order Southam clarinet tutors near you according to their lesson charges and distance from you.
If you are a clarinet teacher wishing to offer your clarinet lessons in Southam or throughout the UK, please register with First Tutors: Music or learn about us here. Becoming a Southam clarinet tutor is a fantastic way to re-affirm your own knowledge through providing clarinet lessons while helping someone else, all in Southam!


text: GF XXX Indian girlfriend porn Meenal. Watch hottest amateur Indian girlfriend out there in this latest edition amateur Indian GF do it all for the first time on video. Indian girls show you what they learned those four years in college. How to give a blowjob in a moving car, how to bring yourself to orgasm with a vibrator, how to scarf down a burger that your boyfriend has just shot his load on and how to give a great handjob that will take the guy over the edge. If you love to watch sex photos of Indian girls then there is no other place to be.


text:
House In San Giustino Pg
Case Nuove, San Giustino PG, Italy
Property Ref:
Yes (max 1)
Main picture for House In San Giustino Pg
Description of House In San Giustino PgRustic style two- family house with covered terrace and a small pool in 700m altitude, set in a small hamlet on the slopes of the Apennines, 5 km from San Giustino. The property offers a central kitchen with fireplace, loggia, barbecue and pizza oven. Above the house, on a wide green area, are a small above ground swimming pool (2,50 x 5m) and a covered terrace with summer kitchen (barbecue, pizza oven). The outdoor area is characterized by a large ground with lawns and chestnut trees. Enjoy the fresh air, clear water and vast forests for hiking, biking or just relaxing. From this border area between the regions Umbria, Tuscany and Marche, you can reach within one hour's drive the cities of Urbino, Gubbio, Perugia and Arezzo; thermal bath 16 km; the Adriatic coast at Fano 100 km, Sansepolcro 12 km, San Giustino with shops, bar, restaurant 5 km. Short unpaved access road.
Updating Calendar
For information about rates or to make a booking.
Location details for House In San Giustino Pg
(All distances and times are approximations)
Perugia And Surroundings home.Other locations within the Umbria area:


text:
It sounds like something that only a technology nerd could love: an LED bulb that's shaped like a mini-ice hockey puck, with an adjustable color temperature that ranges from rosy amber (2400 degrees Kelvin) to a calming white (3500 degrees Kelvin) and a dimming capacity that goes from 100 percent to zero.
But add British designer Sebastian Bergne to the picture, and this little LED hockey puck zooms right up to the really cool department. He embedded it into a thin wisp of white plastic that's shaped like a curl and as light and playful as a beam of light.
It looks like a small sculpture.
"Curl," as Bergne calls this neat little design, is not merely cool, however. It's also educational. His client, Luceplan, an Italian lighting manufacturer, wanted a design that demonstrated two things. First, that an LED bulb can have many shapes, including one that resembles an ice-hockey puck (the one here is about 1 1/2 inches in diameter).
The second and even more important directive was that the design provides homeowners with a hands-on lesson in the different colors of LED light that are available. Incandescent bulbs, considered the gold standard by most consumers, have only one slightly yellowish/red color, designated by its Kelvin temperature of 2700 degrees. LED bulbs, in contrast, can have Kelvin temperatures that range from 2400 degrees Kelvin (it's reddish with a touch of yellow) to 6500 degrees Kelvin (it's garishly white). The bulb in the Curl lamp ranges from the low end of the LED color temperature scale to the middle, the normal range for residential and home office use.
To give the Curl a little time warp twist, Bergne's controls for this digital LED bulb are analogue-styled. You adjust the color temperature by turning a chrome ring around the light in the same way that you adjust the volume knob on your car radio.
Curl, which measures about 10-inches high, functions equally well in an upright position or on its side. And, like a small sculpture, it's meant to accessorize a space and create a mood, not illuminate an entire room. The quality of the light is soft and indirect (it's reflected off the "curl"), just the thing for a romantic, candlelit dinner or light-hearted pillow talk.
The light bulb cannot be changed, but, as with all LED bulbs, this one has a very long life — about 40,000 hours or, with normal usage, about 15 years, Bergne said.
Luceplan's suggested manufactured retail price is $435. It retails for $369 (a 15 percent discount) at Illuminations, a local lighting shop with stores in Georgetown and downtown D.C.
Katherine Salant has an architecture degree from Harvard. A native Washingtonian, she grew up in Fairfax County and now lives in Ann Arbor, Mich. If you have questions or column ideas, she can be contacted at email@example.com or www.katherinesalant.com.


text:
Badland on Xbox One (X1)
Cheat codes, unlockables, hints, easter eggs, glitches, guides, walkthroughs, videos and more for the Xbox One. Cheats.co has everything you need to dominate in-game!
Navigate using the links above or browse the Xbox One cheats we have available for Badland below. The most liked items overall will appear first in their respective section.
Submit Some Content! Leave a comment!
View on Playstation 4 View on Wii U
- Genre: Platformer
- Platforms: Mac,PlayStation Network (PS3),PC,iPhone,iPad,Android,Wii U,PlayStation Network (Vita),Xbox One,PlayStation 4,Linux
- Developer: Frogmind Games
- Publisher:
- Ratings: ESRB: E
- Release Date (original): 2013-04-04 00:00:00


text:
- Recruiter
- Dame Hannah Rogers Trust
- Location
- Ivybridge
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 15 Dec 2016
- Expires
- 16 Jan 2017
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Tuesday 17th January 2017 | 9am – 1pm
Is this the year you do something to change your life and the lives of others?
We are planning for our future, and looking for Young Adult Support Workers to join our team to encourage and support our young adults, aged between 18 and 25 enjoy their life to the max!
You will help our young adults to take part in a variety of social activities such as festivals, sailing, football matches, cinema, bowling and much more! Why not take a look www.facebook.com/hannahwoodactivities
You don't necessarily need experience to join us, as we believe that if you have the right personal qualities, our training programme will equip you with the skills you need to become a successful support worker.
Please come along to our Recruitment Open Morning for an opportunity to have an informal chat with Managers regarding our exciting job opportunities.
INTERESTED? Call Anne in Human Resources or email to register your interest by clicking apply.
Full details of all of our other vacancies are available on our website www.discoverhannahs.org
Dame Hannah Rogers Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for these posts.
Unfortunately at present, due to the current client/staffing ratio, and the Trust's policy that male support workers cannot perform intimate personal care for female clients, we therefore have a genuine occupational reason why we cannot recruit male support workers at this time. We are however more than happy to receive applications which we will keep on our file and consider if our ratio changes.