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Thank You
We did it!
Thanks to your extraordinary support we have had a resounding victory.
With 100% of precincts reporting, I earned 65% of the vote. I am very humbled and proud to say that I won my home city of Glendale with 56.7% of the vote, as well as overwhelming margins in Burbank, La Canada Flintridge, and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of the district.
Because of my amazing supporters and volunteers, we were able to call thousands of voters and knock on doors all over the district. This victory is because of all of you, and I cannot thank you enough for your endless support.
I want to acknowledge our opponent Ardy Kassakhian, who raised important issues and contributed to a productive civic dialogue. I look forward to working with him and his supporters to find solutions together to the challenges facing the district.
I'm heading up to Sacramento with you all in my heart. I will work to find solutions to our devastating homelessness and affordable housing crises and the epidemic of gun violence, to expand our clean energy economy, and make sure every child in California has access to a world-class public education.
I am beyond excited for the journey ahead, and I hope to make you all proud!
With love and gratitude,
California Voices for Progress Endorses Laura Friedman
California Voices For Progress Endorses Laura Friedman
Friedman continues sweep of progressive organizations
For Immediate Release: 10/25/2016
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
A major national progressive organization has endorsed Laura Friedman for State Assembly in AD43.
Voices for Progress is a national coalition of philanthropists, business leaders, state and local elected leaders, who advocate for progressive action, with an emphasis on climate change, income inequality and expanding democracy (campaign finance reform, barriers to voting).
California State Director Sandra Fluke stated, "Laura Friedman is a solid progressive who has fought for good jobs, a higher minimum wage, and a healthy environment. She had the guts to take on the NRA to reduce gun violence. We are proud to endorse Laura Friedman for Assembly; she will be a champion for progressive values."
Voices for Progress is the latest progressive organization to endorse Laura Friedman. Among her other supporters are the Sierra Club, California League of Conservation Voters, National Organization for Women, Emily's List, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund Los Angeles, Equality California, Americans for Democratic Action Southern California, Humane Society Legislative Fund, and the California Nurses Association.
Laura Friedman was the overwhelming first choice of Democrats in the June primary election.
Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Laura Friedman for State Assembly!
Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Laura Friedman for State Assembly!
For Immediate Release: 10/18/16
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
Laura Friedman, Democratic candidate in Assembly District 43, today announced that she had been endorsed by the Humane Society Legislative Fund, the political arm of the national Humane Society.
The Humane Society is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization which addresses animal welfare through direct services for animals in need, running humane shelters and sanctuaries, and advocating for better enforcement of and stronger laws to prevent animal cruelty.
Sara Admudsen, Treasurer of the HSLF PAC said in a release that Friedman will "stand up for the values of protecting animals from cruelty and abuse."
Laura's long history of pro-animal leadership won her this valuable endorsement. As a member of the Glendale City Council, Laura worked with her colleagues to ban the sale of dogs and cats in Glendale. She banned the use of anti-coagulant rodent killers because of its devastating impact on wildlife. She is committed to protecting open space and wildlife corridors.
In her personal life, Laura refuses to purchase products that have been tested on animals. She has a dog, Finley, and two cats, Lil'G and Gunner, that are rescue animals, and is also the owner of a horse, Squiggles.
During the primary election, Laura Friedman was also endorsed by the League of Humane Voters, a national organization dedicated to "political action for animals" with an emphasis on supporting pro-animal legislation.
44,500 California Law Enforcement Officers Endorse Laura Friedman!
44,500 California Law Enforcement Officers Endorse Laura Friedman
CA Association of Highway Patrolmen and CA Correctional Peace Officers Association both announce support for Laura Friedman in AD43.
For Immediate Release: 10/13/16
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
Two of California's largest and most respected organizations of law enforcement officers have endorsed Laura Friedman for Assembly in AD43.
The California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP) and the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) are the latest organizations to join the Friedman team.
CAHP was founded in 1920 to represented highway patrol officers on California's emerging state highway system. Today, they represent 14,500 officers responsible for enforcing traffic laws and maintaining the peace along intercity highways.
CCPOA, founded in 1957, represents 30,000 peace officers serving in state prisons, youth facilities as well as state parole officers. CCPOA is the largest law enforcement union in California, serving what is called "the toughest beat" in the state.
"I am delighted to have the support of these two respected law enforcement organizations and the over 44,000 peace officers that they represent," stated Friedman. "I have worked hard to coordinate with local law enforcement as a Glendale City Councilmember and Mayor, and I am proud that Glendale is one of the safest large cities in California. I look forward to playing a role to help combat crime and recidivism and to reduce deaths and injuries along California's highways as a member of the State Assembly."
United Nurses Associations of California Endorse Laura Friedman for AD43!
United Nurses Associations of California (UNAC) Endorse Laura Friedman for AD43!
For Immediate Release 9/21/16
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
Citing her exemplary leadership in the fight against Big Tobacco, United Nurses Associations of California (UNAC) has endorsed Democrat Laura Friedman for State Assembly in AD43.
"Nurses support Laura Friedman because she has a history of fighting to protect the health of California's families. Laura took on Big Tobacco and worked to make Glendale a model for how a local community could protect kids from smoking and exposure to second hand smoke."
-Denise Duncan, RN, United Nurses Associations of California
As a member of the Glendale City Council, Laura Friedman fought to pass some of the state's toughest regulations to protect residents from exposure to secondhand smoke. Glendale was one of only a handful of cities in the state to earn an "A" from the American Lung Association for their efforts.
UNAC, which is affiliated with AFSCME, represents 26,000 nurses and health care professionals at hospitals across the state. They are particularly significant in AD43 because they represent thousands at Sunset Kaiser, many of whom live in the district.
"I look forward to working with UNAC to fight for a healthier California," stated Friedman. "Nurses are at the front line of healthcare and deserve our respect and support."
Previously, Friedman had been endorsed by the California Nurses Association.
Former Speaker Toni Atkins endorses Laura Friedman
Former Speaker Toni Atkins endorses Laura Friedman
For Immediate Release: 9/7/16
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
Laura Friedman has scored another significant endorsement: Assemblymember and Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins.
Toni Atkins was born in poverty in rural Virginia. She grew up in a house with no running water, the daughter of a miner and a seamstress. After relocating to San Diego in 1985, she served as Deputy to then City Councilmember Christine Kehoe, was elected to the San Diego City Council and then to the State Assembly.
She was elected the first openly lesbian Speaker of the Assembly and San Diego's first Speaker. Currently, Atkins is the overwhelming favorite to be elected to the State Senate in November.
"As someone who has made addressing California's housing crisis a top priority, I have been impressed with Laura Friedman's leadership at the local level to provide affordable housing for families, seniors and veterans," stated Atkins. "Laura Friedman will be a strong advocate for housing in the State Assembly and I am proud to endorse her."
"Toni Atkins and I both come from a background in local and regional policy," responded Friedman. "She effectively uses her experience to tackle tough problems from a statewide perspective. She is a model for how to get things done in Sacramento that will benefit every community."
Democrat Laura Friedman was the top vote-getter in the crowded June primary. Recent polling shows her heading into the November run-off with a 17% lead (38% to 21%) over her runoff opponent.
Friedman has been endorsed by outgoing Assemblymember Mike Gatto, State Senator Carol Liu, the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles, NOW, Equality California, HONOR PAC, California Nurses Association, American Federation of Teachers Local 1521, AFSCME California, and the League of Humane Voters.
Former Primary Challenger Andrew Blumenfeld Endorses Laura Friedman for AD43!
For Immediate Release: 8/31/16
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
Andrew Blumenfeld, former Democratic Assembly candidate in District 43, has endorsed Laura Friedman for the November run-off election.
Blumenfeld is a teacher, educational leader and former President of the La Canada Flintridge School Board. Explaining why he now supports Laura in this race, Blumenfeld stated:
"As the former President of the La Canada Flintridge School Board, I want our new Assemblymember to be an independent voice that fights for our children. That's why I am endorsing Laura Friedman. I got to know Laura well on the campaign trail. She is thoughtful, dedicated, passionate and effective. I trust Laura Friedman to be a powerful champion for our local schools."
"Andrew Blumenfeld is an impressive leader who is going to make a huge difference for the children of California," responded Laura. "He is thoughtful, creative and completely committed to making sure our kids have the future they deserve. I am honored to have his support."
The Friedman campaign continues to build momentum and attract more supporters every day!
To sign up to host a meet & greet, volunteer, request a yard sign, or to make a contribution, please visit www.votelaurafriedman.com
September 1, 2016
Mayor Richard Riordan Endorses Laura Friedman for AD43!
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has endorsed Laura Friedman for California State Assembly in District 43.
Mayor Riordan stated:
"Laura Friedman is an outstanding local leader who has worked hard to bring jobs and a healthy economy to her community. Laura spent 20 years in the private sector as an executive in the entertainment industry and, today, she runs a successful small business. As a member of the Glendale City Council she made the tough decisions during the recession to keep the city's budget balanced — even voting to significantly cut her own pay. Laura Friedman will bring people together to solve common problems. She deserves your support for State Assembly."
Riordan was a highly regarded attorney, philanthropist and business leader before being elected Mayor of Los Angeles in 1993. He served two terms as Mayor and is still regarded as one of the most popular leaders in the City's history.
"Mayor Riordan made a big difference regionally and in the City of Los Angeles," said Laura Friedman. "He spearheaded efforts to begin construction on region-wide public transit and helped streamline and reform city government to make it more accountable. I am honored to have his support."
August 24, 2016
Prominent Education Leaders Endorse Laura Friedman for AD43!
LAUSD Board Member Monica Ratliff And LACCD Board Member Sydney Kamlager Endorse Laura Friedman for AD43!
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
Two more important educators have endorsed Laura Friedman for State Assembly in District 43 — Los Angeles Unified School District Board member Monica Ratliff and Los Angeles Community College Board member Sydney Kamlager.
"As a teacher for over a decade and a school board member, I know we need strong, dedicated, effective champions for our public schools in Sacramento," stated Ratliff. "I support Laura Friedman because she is committed to fully funding our schools and giving local teachers, districts and, ultimately, students the tools they need to thrive and succeed."
In 2013 Monica Ratliff, with the support of district teachers, won election to serve the Northeast Valley in a major upset. She has been a powerful champion for transparency and fiscal accountability in the LAUSD.
Ratliff is an attorney who changed careers to teaching after coming to the conclusion that education is the most critical social justice issue facing our society today. She earned a Master's in Education from UCLA and has taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade in downtown Los Angeles schools for over a decade.
Sydney Kamalager was elected to the LA Community College Board District in 2015 where she helps administer the nation's largest community college system. She serves as District Director for California State Senator Holly Mitchell and previously as Director of External Affair for Crystal Stairs, a child care development agency where she organized parent advocates and fought for adequate funding for child care services. Kamlager has graduated with a BA from USC and a MA from Carnegie Mellon University.
"Monica Ratliff and Sydney Kamlager are the kind of public officials I strive to be," responded Friedman. "They are in it for all the right reasons, to make a difference for our communities and our children. I am honored to have their support."
August 10, 2016
No Democratic Party Endorsement in AD43!
Contact: Parke Skelton 626-535-9616
The delegates of the California Democratic Party reconfirmed that they were not going to make an endorsement in the contested race between Laura Friedman and Ardy Kassakhian.
Kassakhian failed to receive the required 60% of the eligible voters. The vote was almost exactly the same as the pre-primary endorsement vote.
However, the Kassakhian campaign attempted to stuff the ballot box with 18 illegal votes by transferring in delegates from outside the District at the last minute.
The State Party's Credential Review Committee will meet this Wednesday to decide whether to accept or reject these illegal ballots.
It is inconceivable to us that these ballots will be accepted, however, if you want your voice to be heard in this matter contact Chris Myers, Executive Director of the California Democratic Party, and let him know that the credentials should be rejected to preserve the integrity of the Party's endorsement process.
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Please do so before 5 pm on Tuesday, August 9.
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Knifehead is a Category III Kaiju.
Large and bulky, Knifehead is a heavily built Kaiju. Its most notable feature is the long and broad sharp-ended nose, that could easily cut through the armor of a Jaeger. Atop the center of its head resides a blowhole that forcefully expels air whenever it resurfaces from the water.[3] It has a large shell-like armor on its back, while the rest of its body is similar to a goblin shark in appearance.
Knifehead possesses two large dominant arms and two smaller secondary arms protrude from its belly. Its large arms each have three clawed digits, the middle digit being significantly larger. Bright yellow lines run through a pattern across its body, with the rest of its body being a dark grey. Its eyes and the interior of its mouth, however, glow blue.
Like Slattern, Trespasser, and Scunner, Knifehead's primary forearm bones have a fleshless gap between them, looking like two fused arms ending in three-digited claws. Knifehead is the largest Category III Kaiju recorded so far, topping fellow Category III Kaiju Yamarashi's record.
Knifehead emerges from the Breach and heads for Anchorage, Alaska. In a move to head the creature off, Romeo Blue is deployed to defend the ten mile mark.[1] However, Knifehead evades the Mark-1 Jaeger. Gipsy Danger, piloted by brothers Raleigh and Yancy Becket, is deployed from the Anchorage Shatterdome Jaeger base to defend the Miracle Mile. As it approaches the city, swimming on the surface at night during a violent storm, it encounters the fishing boat Saltchuck. The beast is so large that the crew initially mistake it for an island. They realize it is in fact a Kaiju when their radar shows the "island" rapidly approaching them.
The Kaiju rises from the water and advances on the Saltchuck to attack it. But it is interrupted by the arrival of Gipsy Danger, when it rises from the water aft of the Saltchuck. The Jaeger picks up the boat and deposits it out of harm's way as Knifehead attacks it.
Knifehead receives a right and a left uppercut from Gipsy Danger, followed by a two-handed smash to the top of its head from the Jaeger's fists. It lunges as Gipsy Danger raises its left arm defensively, catching the arm in its teeth. Gipsy Danger pushes forward and shakes the beast off, then fires three blasts from its right arm's Plasmacaster into the Kaiju's chest. Knifehead falls backward the water and sinks out of sight, apparently dead. At the Anchorage Shatterdome's LOCCENT, its signature vanishes.
The Becket brothers congratulate themselves on their fifth Kaiju kill. But at LOCCENT, Knifehead's signature reappears. The Rangers are warned, but the warning is too late. Knifehead explodes out of the water at Gipsy Danger, slashing and snapping at its Conn-Pod. Struggling to keep its jaws away, the Rangers charge and aim Gipsy Danger's left arm Plasmacaster to again shoot the beast. Knifehead reacts, pulling the arm aside. It then plunges its blade-like snout into Gipsy Danger's left shoulder and rips the arm off.
With a roar, Knifehead sinks its claws into Gipsy Danger's Conn-Pod and tears off a large section of the cockpit's right side, taking Yancy with it to his death. The Kaiju continues its relentless assault, plunging its snout through Gipsy Danger's chest as it thrashes the Jaeger, then it sinks its teeth into the remains of Gipsy Danger's severed left shoulder and savagely tears at it. As Knifehead grapples with the Jaeger, Raleigh, straining with the effort of operating Gipsy Danger by himself, charges and fires the right arm's Plasmacaster point blank at the Kaiju's face. Knifehead is killed by the shot.
The engagement between Knifehead and Gipsy Danger marks a turning point in the Kaiju War. In all previous battles, the Kaiju had been unthinking brutes, easily defeated by the intelligence, weaponry and tactics of the Rangers and their Jaegers. Knifehead is the first Kaiju to display overt intelligence and cunning. Subsequent engagements over the next five years demonstrate the beasts' increasing power, intelligence, and ability to adapt to the Jaegers weapons and their pilots' tactics.
- Knifehead was the first Kaiju created by Industrial Light and Magic.[4]
- Scunner and Knifehead use the same basic CG body as Trespasser in Pacific Rim.[5]
- In Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero, Knifehead's skull can be clearly seen mounted on the room, and in the next page Gipsy Danger's damaged body.[6][7]
- According to Man, Machines & Monsters Knifehead weighs 2,700 tons. In the film, Knifehead 8,700 metric tons.
- Knifhead bears a strong resemblance to Guiron, a kaiju from the 1969 film Gamera VS Guiron. It's possible that Knifehead's design is a homage to Guiron.
- A 7" Knifehead figure is part of Series One of NECA's Pacific Rim collectible figures.
- Several identical copies of Knifehead can be seen in the Precursors processing facility (hundreds in concept art of the film). This hints at the idea that there were to be many attacks from this Kaiju type, or that it was a basic kaiju template.
- Knifehead appears in Pacific Rim: The Video Game.
- A larger Deluxe figure of Knifehead was released in Series 3 of NECA'S Pacific Rim line. This version is 1.5 times the size of the Series 1 Knifehead and feature more articulation as well as a battle damaged paint scheme with Kaiju Blue.
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Knifehead (Kaiju)
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pacific Rim: The Official Movie Novelization
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Knifehead Stats
- ↑ Pacific Rim
- ↑ Pacific Rim: The Importance of Mass and Scale
- ↑ Pacific Rim: Man, Machines & Monsters
- ↑ Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero
- ↑ Image: Knifehead in Tales From Year Zero

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At some time or other, everyone will have used a product made by Wanzl Metallwarenfabrik. The company, headquartered in the Swabian town of Leipheim, is one of Germany's "hidden champions" and manufactures shopping, transportation and luggage carts and many others. You see them in supermarkets, garden centers, furniture stores and airports. People using them expect high quality, augmented by a stylish design. They make it easy for you to maneuver crates, cartons or groceries through crowded areas.
We hardly produce standard series any more, but focus more on project business. This can entail up to a hundred different job orders per day.
Since the beginning of 2014, Wanzl has been producing many of their products with a reliable and precise TruLaser Tube 7000. It cuts steel, stainless steel and aluminum tubes used in the frames for these sturdy carts. "We use this machine mainly to cut
curves in tube walls, making for perfect matching and ideal welds," explains production manager Karl-Heinz Horn. In the past, the ends of the tubes were shaped by punching or milling. "This had its limitations from a technical standpoint, quite apart from being expensive," he adds.
In addition to excellent cutting quality, this high-end tube cutting machine scores with its great flexibility. That is necessary because Wanzl offers a transportation method suitable for any need and there are numerous models. "We hardly produce standard series any more, but focus more on project business. This can entail up to a hundred different job orders per day," relates Horn.
Since the TruLaser Tube 7000 permits production without need of tools, it can be utilized quickly and without interruption to process differing materials and models. With an output of some 300 finished carts a day, this is a great benefit to Karl-Heinz Horn. www.wanzl.com
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Geocaching and Outdoor Adventures in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has one of the most nostalgic experiences that a person can ever get. The outdoor geocaching adventures on the coastal trail of Nova Scotia will leave you rejuvenated and longing for more. Geocaching can be real fun in Nova Scotia.
Whether you're hunting your geocache on the landscape or seascape or in the woodlands or the urban areas, you will certainly enjoy the rich heritage of what is Nova Scotia. You will find it to be among the perfect places where you can learn geocaching if you are a beginner. If you already are good at geocaching you will certainly live to reckon the experiences of this great place.
The adventure comes in different and unique hiking places for adventure such as the sandy cool beaches offering you an opportunity for long fun-filled adventures backed up by the stunning views of a coastline which is rugged for an electrifying experience which is most suitable for geocaching.
If you are hunting for your cache in the waters, the cresting waves will leave you mesmerized and completely rejuvenated. If you are heading to the glacial rocks or have to deep dive, you will certainly get a satisfying experience in this great place.
Also there are amazing panoramic landscapes of the historic towns of Nova Scotia, which are rich in heritage – culture and therefore offer a rich hiking experience. This means for a geocacher, you will be at a position to not only find fun and pleasure as you track the location of your cache, but an amazing chance to sightsee, learn, take snaps and share this unique experience with friends and family.
This typically means that not only will you be geocaching but also having a good vacation or holiday.
Also the quaint fishing villages are another great opportunity for great hiking. They have unique geographical landmarks which suitable for not only geocaching but would be a great adventurous experience for vacationing, sightseeing and learning.
In Nova Scotia, the possibilities of great places or imagination of the most ideal place for geocaching are endless. Actually it would take several weeks of hiking and adventure to travel to just a portion of the opportunities.
Some great places in Nova Scotia include:
Simply put, Halifax has very stunning and mind-blowing scenes and opportunities for geocaching.
If you plan to go geocaching with your family including kids, or you plan with your friends or co-workers or as a couple, you will find this place really satisfying and enjoyable.
If you are having the adventure in the city or your geocahing hunt is in the rural, there will be great adventures for you. The rich landscapes are superb for sightseeing and hiking for people of all ages including children. There are minimal cases of insecurity, so you can bring your kids along and let them roam without much worrying of any insecure experience.
After you find your geocache, you might love visiting beautiful places like the Nova Scotia Art Gallery to sightsee or maybe enjoy the clean and fresh air from the nature parks in Halifax Public Gardens or Point Pleasant Park. You may choose to go kayaking, rafting, surfing.
This is also a great scenic place with a rich and diverse experience for geocaching. If you go geocaching in Cape Breton Island you will find a unique showcase of culture filled with merry celebrations, local dance etc.
Mahone Bay
This place is another great town for outdoor water experiences. Whether you want to enjoy kayaking, or sailing or surfing etc., you will really have fun.
Other great places in Nova Scotia include Antigonish, Baddeck, Enfield, Margaree Valley, Annapolis Valley, Minas Basin and North Shore


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Recipes By our Chef David
20gr fresh yeast
100gr water
75gr plain flour
100gr plain flour
375gr strong flour
12gr salt
40gr caster sugar
55gr soft butter
350gr milk
300gr soft butter for folding
Making the dough -
In a bowl using a whisk, mix the yeast, water and 75gr plain flour to a nice thick paste. Add the 100gr plain flour and mix well.
In a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients: Strong flour, salt, sugar. Mix the ingredients into the yeast-flour mixture, add the butter and the milk and knead to a nice smooth dough. Create a dough ball, wrap with nylon bag (loose to allow the dough to rise) and place in the fridge to rest for 1 hour.
Folding the dough -
Keep the butter in room temperature, until it's soft enough to be easily spread over the dough, but not liquid. Divide the butter into two batches.
Roll out the dough, on a lightly floured surface, into a rectangle shape about 1cm thick. Spread the first half of soft butter over 2/3 of the dough. Fold the butterless 1/3 over the middle 1/3 and close with the last 1/3 of the dough, creating a rectangle shape. Make sure the edges of the dough are tight sealed, so butter won't come out of the edges. Turn the dough so the closed side is turning left, roll out to thickness of 1cm and repeat the folding process. Repeat the rolling and folding process a third time and leave to rest in the fridge for 2 hours.
Take the dough out of the fridge and repeat the folding process with the rest of the butter and leave to rest in the fridge for the night.
All together you have rolled out and three-folded your dough 6 times.
Rolling the croissants
Roll out the dough, on a lightly floured surface, to a 1cm thick rectangular shape. Trim the long sides of the dough and cut into triangles. Lift each triangle, stretch a bit then place of the surface, palce a strip of poached pear next to the base, roll once,place a strip of the blue cheese and continue rolling towards towards the tip.
Place the croissants on a baking tray lined with baking parchment allowing space between them to grow in the baking process and placing the closing tip at the bottom.
For proving the croissants, place a wide container inside your oven, and fill with boiling water. Leave the croissants to rise in the oven with the door closed until the croissants have doubled their size. MAKE SURE THE OVEN IS TURNED OFF!
Baking the croissants
Preheat the oven to 200ºc, mix 1 egg with 1 egg yolk and a tbs of milk, and brush each croissant twice. Once the croissants are in the oven lower the heat to 180ºc and bake for about 10 min, until they turn golden brown from the bottom as well.
200gr white wine
200gr caster sugar
1 cinnamon stick
3 Red ripe pears
Cut the pears into 3mm sticks. Make a syrup from the white wine, caster sugar and cinnamon stick. once boiled add the pears sticks and cook on a low heat until they soften. Preferably leave over night to infuse the flavours into the pears. Strain the syrup before rolling the croissants.
Served with Strawberries poached in a red wine syrup, and Zaatar wafer thin tuille.
235gr plain yoghurt
120gr caster sugar
¼ vanilla pod scraped
1tsp powdered gelatine
100gr cold milk
3 egg whites
1tsp lemon sezt
1tsp lemon juice
Soak the gelatine in the cold water for 20 min to a jelly sponge texture. In a bowl mix the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest and the vanilla.
In a bowl fitted to a mixer machine, over simmering water, whisk the egg whites with the caster sugar until all the crystals of sugar have disappeared. Move the bowl to the machine and continue whisking on high speed to a stiff peak meringue.
Melt the jelly sponge in the microwave or on a very low heat until the sponge becomes clear liquid. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T BOIL THE LIQUID! Mix a 1/3 of the yoghurt with the melted gelatin and pour back into the cold yoghurt while stirring.
Fold the meringue into the yoghurt mixture a 1/3 at the time. If you have a bit of lumps left whisk gently the mixture using a hand whisk.
Pour into wine glasses or ramekins, and leave to rest inthe freezer for 2 hours at least. Store in the fridge and leave to rest in room temperature for 10 min before serving.
200gr caster sugar
200gr water
½ cup red wine
10 strawberries cut into 4
Make a syrup from the water and sugar. Add the red wine and bring back to the boil. Add the strawberries and take off the heat. Leave to rest preferably overnight.
50gr plain flour
120gr caster sugar
50gr red wine
55gr butter
1tbs ground zaatar
In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients, add the melted butter, followed by the red wine and the zaatar, continue mixing to a smooth paste texture.
Preheat the oven to 165ºc. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Roll the mixture into a small ball size of 1cm. Flat the mixture on the tray using your fingers. Bake for 8 - 10 min. The mixture will spread, will create a thin layer and bobble. Once the colour is going deep red, take out of the oven. Allow a few minutes for the mixture to cool and remove the tuilles from the tray to cool down completely. Once the tuilles are set, they will become solid.


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Raja Gopalan is the Chief Financial Officer responsible for the overall Finance and Accounts function at Microland.
Raja has been with Microland since 2001 and has played a significant role in shaping Microland's growth trajectory.
Prior to joining Microland, Raja was Director of Finance for the Indian joint venture of a major global software company. He started his career with an Indian business conglomerate and played multiple roles in finance including areas of M&A, capital markets, compliances and driving synergies through internal consolidation of businesses.
Raja holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and is a certified Chartered Accountant. He is a member of various trade and finance-related forums.
Manoj is the Executive Vice President responsible for Global Sales, Solutions and Client Services at Microland. He is focused on growing existing customers, leading new customer acquisitions, expanding presence in the geographies and enabling Microland's strategic transformation as a leading IT Services Provider.
Manoj spent 23 years of his career in Wipro across multiple roles and in his last assignment with Wipro, Manoj was the Senior VP/CEO of Wipro's BPO business. He has deep global sales experience in IT services having directly managed and led sales teams in North America, Latin America, Africa, continental Europe and Asia Pacific across multiple roles. Through his various roles, he has developed a deep understanding of multiple industries, services, technologies and geographies.
Manoj has held a wide range of leadership positions in the IT Services industry. He has successfully built new business and transformed many existing businesses through market-leading growth in revenue and profitability. Manoj is passionate about customer success and has a track record for customer centricity, rigor in execution and passion for innovating through technology.
Manoj holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management and a Bachelor's Degree Engineering in Electronics and Communication.
A visionary and industry pioneer, Pradeep leveraged the power of networking & e-business technologies long before they were recognized as critical business enablers when he founded Microland in 1989. Microland, has since been recognized as India's first Hybrid IT Infrastructure Services Provider and a trusted partner to global corporations in their IT-as-a-Service journey. Headquartered in Bangalore, India, Microland has 3,400+ professionals across its offices in Australia, Europe, India, Middle East, North America and the UK. A serial entrepreneur, Pradeep founded and sold three technology companies, notable amongst them was Indya.com, which he sold to Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation; Planetasia.com, India's first Internet Professional Services Company and Net Brahma Technologies.
Pradeep served as a Non-Executive Director on the board of UBM plc, one of the world's leading business-to-business events organizers listed on the London Stock Exchange for ten years between 2006 and 2016, and is on the Board of Telstra Telecommunications India. He is a member of the Provost's Council of Trinity College, Dublin, and serves as Chairman of the Governing Council of Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Bangalore. He is also former President of The Indus Entrepreneurs' (TiE), Bangalore Chapter and Founding Member of the Bangalore Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization.
Pradeep has numerous accolades to his name. Early in his career, he received the 'Young Business Achiever Award' from The Indian Express. He was also chosen by the World Economic Forum as a 'Global Leader for Tomorrow' and featured in Newsweek amongst the 'Stars of Asia' and in Business India amongst the 'Stars of India'.
He holds a postgraduate degree in Management and a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Ram Kumar is Chief People Officer at Microland and is responsible for leading the Human Resources function and partnering with the business leadership to build a future-ready organization that is versatile and adaptable, with a distinctive culture that drives business performance and productivity.
Ram Kumar comes with over 30 years of experience as a Human Resources practitioner, leading various organizations through expansions, transformations and playing an instrumental role in building a robust HR function. Prior to joining Microland, Ram Kumar worked with HSBC, where he spent 22 years in various roles, the last being Head of Human Resources for Global Service Centers based in Kuala Lumpur, responsible for supporting 43,000 employees across seven countries. Ram Kumar started his HR career with Unilever where he spent five years as Factory Personnel Manager, then worked with Citibank N A and ANZ Grindlays before joining HSBC.
Ram Kumar has a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Economics.
Sharad is an IT industry veteran of over 33 years, and an authority in the IT Infrastructure services space.
Sharad has been with Microland, India's largest pure play IT Infrastructure services company since its formative years and held several leadership roles in its growth and transformation, including that of COO, CFO, CEO-Global Tech Support and President-India & Middle East.
In his current role as Chief of Staff at Microland, Sharad provides oversight and guidance to strategic projects of high importance for the company and co-owns achieving the mid and long term goals of the organization, in addition to heading the Marketing function and Automation CoE.
Prior to joining Microland, Sharad worked with Wipro for 9 years playing multiple roles in Sales and Marketing function.
A certified Six-Sigma Green Belt, Sharad is passionate about driving business excellence through quality initiatives. He has been an assessor for the prestigious CII "Excellence in Business Management" program that evaluates and selects the Best Managed Corporate entities of India.
Sharad is a member of NASSCOM's IT services council and has been mentoring startups in their growth journey for last several years.
Sharad is a Gold Medalist in Electronics Engineering from NIT, Nagpur and holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.
Jan Huizeling is Chief Technology Officer at Microland and is responsible for the company's global technology, practices and centers of excellence organizations. In this role, he oversees technology solutions and services across Microland's technology practices for global customers. Jan is also responsible for guiding Microland's technology direction, driving innovation, incubating emerging technologies and evangelizing new services.
Jan has over 30 years' leadership experience in technology, enabling large organizations through their technology and business growth. Prior to joining Microland, Jan was the Global Chief Information Officer, Global Cloud Xchange (part of Reliance Communications) where he spent 8 years based in London and India. Jan was also the Global Head of Product Development for Global Enterprise Business across Data, Voice and Datacenter portfolios, where he led a large team of engineers and supported revenues of $1.5Billion per annum. Prior to 2008, Jan worked as a Supply Chains Solutions Director and CIO at large international transport and logistics companies which included TNT Logistics-Europe, GE Capital Logistics/Penske-Netherlands/USA, Prologis and Christian Salvesen plc, UK. Prior to the logistics industry, Jan worked as a management consultant at Capgemini, Amsterdam.
Jan has a Business Management degree from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in Netherlands and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
Karthikeyan Krishnan is a Senior Vice President at Microland responsible for global solutioning and bid management for the company. He is also responsible for the company's business in the ANZ/ASEAN region.
Karthikeyan has been part of Microland since 2003 and has played many critical leadership roles in the US, UK, Australia and India. He has extensive experience in leading strategic, operational & functional pursuits in the IT outsourcing space across various industry verticals. Karthikeyan has led many transformative, global deals for Microland and acquired customers that are strategic accounts today.
Karthikeyan comes with more than 22 years of experience in technology consulting, training and operations. Prior to joining Microland, he founded and successfully exited two ventures in IT hardware sales & support and IT training.
As Senior Vice President, Manjanath is responsible for the overall business unit of Microland's strategic accounts encompassing global revenues, operations and client relations. He also leads Microland's Global Industrial IoT business, a key focus of the company for the future.
Manjanath has been with Microland since 2002 and has been instrumental in catalyzing the company's growth by delighting customers through a strong focus on delivering business value. At Microland, Manjanath has been at the helm of driving best in class sales and account management practices along with optimizing service delivery and quality. He has substantial experience in leading global teams to enable offshoring of enterprise IT services to India, Hungary, UK and China. Manjanath brings over 20 years of cross-functional leadership experience spanning strategy, technology innovation, service delivery and quality.
Manjanath joins an elite club of global professionals to clear the ITIL Expert and ITIL Service Manager exam. He is also a DMAIC Master Black Belt certified, Lean Six Sigma certified, Business Continuity Expert certified, ISO 27000, BS 15000, and ISO 14000 certified professional.
Manjanath is a business graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology and an engineer from Bangalore University.
Bobby is a Senior Vice President at Microland responsible for its India business and the Global Microsoft Partnership.
Bobby has been with Microland since 1997 and has been closely involved in Microland's early successes in the IT services space.
Bobby is a part of Microsoft's global technology councils and is a regular speaker at multiple business forums. He is also a part of the Bangalore Chapter of the British Business Group, a group aimed at fostering business ties with India and the United Kingdom. With 23 years of industry experience, Bobby has worked with a range of global and Indian multinationals helping them execute on their IT strategy and vision.
As Senior Vice President, Sivakumar is responsible for client relations, delivery and revenues from Strategic Accounts.
Sivakumar joined Microland in 1997 and has been a key architect in building deep relationships to drive business value and build high performance teams.
Prior to Microland, Sivakumar has been instrumental in building the Managed Services business for a major US-based Healthcare Revenue Cycle and Information Management company. He was also responsible for driving sales and marketing, delivery, business excellence, acquisitions, and alliances. For a leading Indian IT services major, Sivakumar held various operational and business development positions and was a key member in launching their global services business.
Sivakumar holds Bachelor degrees in Physics and Engineering.
Muktesh is a Senior Vice President at Microland responsible for its global delivery operations. He is instrumental in strengthening customer relationships through excellence in service delivery.
Muktesh has been a part of Microland since 1998 and is credited with setting up and managing mission critical IT services. Muktesh has also been at the forefront of establishing successful global delivery models for clients, driving service integration across heterogeneous technology landscapes and various transformative initiatives to enhance the culture of continuous improvement. In his earlier roles at Microland, he established and globalized Microland's professional services and played a crucial role in the growth of its data center services.
Muktesh is a post-graduate in Management Studies and holds a graduate degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
As the Chief Marketing Officer, Purnima is responsible for all marketing initiatives including strategic marketing, analyst relations, sales enablement and corporate communications to drive demand and growth for Microland.
Purnima joins Microland with over 19 years of experience, providing marketing and strategic thought leadership to large organizations.
Prior to joining Microland, Purnima was the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of a global IT Services Company. Her earlier stints include Head of Marketing at Infosys BPO and Head of Marcom & PR at Avaya GlobalConnect. Purnima is the recipient of numerous recognitions, of which she won Gold for Online & Social Marketing, Awards for Excellence in Brand Management.
She also has been nominated as one of the 100 most talented Global Marketing Leaders.
Purnima is a graduate from Shriram College of Commerce and a post graduate from Delhi School of Economics.
Sandeep is responsible for Microland's business in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. He has over 18 years of experience across a spectrum of management and leadership roles in the IT Services and strategic outsourcing industry.
Prior to re-joining Microland, he was the Operating Partner at a private equity firm. In his previous role with Microland, he was the Vice President for India and the Middle East. He started his career with Tata Consulting Engineers and subsequently spent over 11 years with a leading IT Services company where he spearheaded the infrastructure business in India and the Middle East.
Sandeep is a result oriented leader with a hands-on and collaborative leadership style. He is an Electrical Engineer from VJTI, Mumbai and a management graduate from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.
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One double bedroom flat situated on the first floor of this period conversion on Belsize Road. The property consists of a double bedroom with built in wardrobes, good size living room, modern kitchen, and shower room. Brand new carpets, secondary glazing throughout, well furnished and in great condition from a landlord who really cares about his properties, Available now, short walks to both Swiss Cottage Underground (Jubilee) and South Hampstead Overground, Bus stops right outside the property. The flat has access to a communal garden.
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Cookbook Review: Clean Living Cookbook by Luke Hines and Scott Gooding
If you are a fan of Australian reality foodie TV these two boys are probably no strangers to you. But Luke Hines and Scott Gooding, finalists of 2013's season of the show 'My Kitchen Rules' do not only look good on screen. They also have some serious culinary skills, which they are happy to show off in their 'Clean Living Cookbook' – a treat for every paleo foodie out there.
Overall impression
Luke and Scott are both fitness professionals and take a very functional approach to food: ' Food is fuel'. In fact, the cookbook is an addition to Luke and Scott's previous publication named 'Clean Living', a lifestyle guide including functional movement workouts. That does not mean, however, that meals have to be boring. Quite the opposite: the book features 75 creative and colourful recipes, which guarantee to make your mouth water. Flicking through the pages you can clearly see the surfer boys' Bondi origin influencing their cooking. Beautifully illustrated the book gives away a summery vibe and makes you want to throw a beach picnic immediately.
The recipes
Almost all recipes follow the principle of the paleo diet and are therefore dairy-, sugar-, legume- and grain-free. After a small introductory section in which the authors describe their philosophy in five simple rules (eat real, eat whole, eat clean, eat local and keep moving) the recipe section is divided into meal categories such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, sweets and sides as well as smoothies. The recipes themselves are easy and simple, with most of them being comprised of about 5-10 common ingredients. You won't come across an endless list of superfoods, which will be hard to get and expensive to buy. Meat and seafood lovers will get their money's worth in the lunch and dinner section, whilst egg lovers will find the breakfast chapter particularly interesting. Even vegans could find their new favourite recipe whilst browsing through multiple raw desserts. Some of the recipes also include notes about the nutritional benefits of the ingredients, which makes for interesting and educational reading.
Favourite recipes
With over 75 recipes to choose from, it is hard to pick favourites. But here are the top three:
- Bircher Muesli with Muddled Berries
- Dukkah Lamb Cutlets with Zucchini and Pear Salad
- Raw Raspberry Cheesecake made with Cashew and Macadamia Nuts
To see a sample recipe click here.
Final notes
This cookbook is a must read for every paleo newbie as it takes the fuss out of 'stone-age cooking' by cutting to the basics of the philosophy. The recipes are simple, the instructions easy to read and to follow. Although the ingredient lists are not overly extensive, some of the recipes could potentially be a bit pricey to cook, especially if you follow Luke and Scott's advice to buy organic and locally sourced meat. However, if you are lucky to score a bargain at your local butcher or fishmonger you should definitely give the recipes a go. Overall I think the simplicity and creativity of the recipes are hard to beat and highly recommend making this book part of your kitchen's library.
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On two Saturdays during the project, students go on staff-led field trips to significant medieval sites around Belgium. Last week we visited three castles, but you didn't hear about it due to a lack of effective human/computer cooperation. That write up may show itself in the next few days. Yesterday, we set out into the … Continue reading Weekend Ramblings: Tournai and Ghent
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Surrounded by teammates, family and friends, Ja'Myra Dickson was in no mood to talk.
As the final results of the 2016 Livingston Parish Track and Field Meet were being revealed, Dickson felt she already knew the outcome, but she silently stood by, listening to the announcer's voice booming through the loudspeakers.
What she heard when the team results were finally announced filled her eyes with tears: Walker High School, second place.
"I just broke down," Dickson said.
Walker's second-place finish wasn't all that upset Dickson — the feeling she was responsible was the true reason.
Battling shin splints the entire meet, a slightly-hampered Dickson ran to victory in the 100 meters while anchoring wins in the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays.
But she couldn't avoid the shin splints all night. They flared up in the 200 meters just as she made it to the final straightaway where Tarondia Harold of Denham Springs High swiftly passed her by.
The pain had finally caught up to Dickson.
"When I got to the halfway mark on the straightaway, all I remember is (Harold) passed me up and I let my shoulders down and just let her go," Dickson said. "I was hurting so bad I didn't care anymore. But after that, all I could think was that it was my fault we were going to lose the meet."
She remembers her coach, William Silk, trying to cheer her up once he realized how personal she was taking the loss. She remembers wiping away the tears before accepting an MVP award she hardly felt deserving of, despite the three titles and second-place finish she had helped secure in the large school girls' division.
More than a year has gone by since, but she still remembers the feeling of that night, because she doesn't believe in forgetting her own shortcomings. Dickson, who is in the midst of her junior season with the Walker track team, doesn't try to run away from her failures. She wants to run past them — as well as everyone else along the way.
For Dickson, the goal is perfection, even if it can't be achieved.
"Ja'Myra is one of those children that whatever she does, she does everything with heart," said her mother, Jertaza Williams. "She puts her all into whatever she does, no matter what it is. She feels like she has to be perfect."
Dickson was nearly perfect in the early part of the season, leading the Lady Cats to meet titles in the Walker 4-Way, the St. Thomas Aquinas Judy Baehr Relays at Southeastern Louisiana University and the Livingston Parish Championship while garnering titles in 10 of the first 12 varsity events she competed in.
The speedy junior breezed past competitors from East Ascension, Live Oak and Broadmoor in the Walker 4-Way on March 3, collecting wins in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes while helping the Lady Cats land victories in the 400 and 800-meter relays.
She did enough to help Walker earn the girls' title over 16 other schools in the Judy Baehr Relays two weeks later, but not enough to garner any individual titles. She finished behind Loranger's Kiana Foster in the 100 and 200 meters but was once again the anchor of two winning relay teams in the 4x100 and 4x200.
Dickson saved her best for the Livingston Parish Championship on March 15, where she stole the show with another MVP performance while leading Walker to 109.5 points (21.5 more than last season) and a first-place finish in the large schools' division.
Raven Barze and newcomers Jeralyn Johnson and Kaitlyn Hayes joined Dickson for an early win in the 4x200-meter relay with a time of 1:48.23, which was 2.5 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Denham Springs High (1:51.53).
Krystal Hutchinson replaced Barze for the 4x100 meter relay, but it was the same result for the Lady Cats, who blazed to first place in 51.64 seconds.
Dickson was the anchor for both relay teams, but she struck individual gold with wire-to-wire victories in the 100 and 200 meters, finishing with times of 13.18 and 26.92 seconds, respectively.
The pint-sized sprinter won the crowd over that night as her 4-foot-11 frame blew by challengers from the other parish schools. Despite typically being one of the shortest runners on the track, Dickson has little trouble catching up to those with much longer strides. Once she gets going, she feels confident against anyone.
So does her coach.
"She is very explosive, no doubt — lightweight power," Silk said. "When she gets those legs moving, she's rolling."
But Dickson has more than strong legs working for her.
She pays attention to every little detail, from her positioning on the start blocks to the way she breathes as she's running.
She never forgets the times she's failed or the reasons behind them, instead using them to fuel her through grinding workouts and competitive track meets. When Dickson lines up before a race, she's never concerned with the other runners, instead focusing solely on beating her previous time. If she can beat that, then she'll live with the results.
So when Dickson took her spot in the individual races at this season's Livingston Parish meet, thoughts of last season's stumble in the 200-meter dash inevitably resurfaced in her mind, but they faded away in just under 27 seconds.
"I was really mad at myself after parish last year because I knew I could've won if I hadn't of let up at the end," Dickson said. "This year, I was thinking about how bad I felt then and I told myself I was going to push for everything. That's all I think about, just pushing through and knowing in my heart that I can do it."
Williams has witnessed that resolute behavior from her daughter for 17 years. One of her favorite stories to share — though one of the scariest at the time — came when Dickson was struck in the head with a softball bat 10 years ago.
A teammate took a practice swing as a 7-year-old Dickson walked by and nailed her above her left eye, forcing Williams to rush Dickson to a nearby hospital so doctors could glue the wound back together.
After the panic of that day, Williams felt certain her daughter's softball days were over.
"We all thought she was going to give up," Williams said. "Her coach thought she quit, I thought she quit, my mom thought she quit. We all thought she would quit."
They were all wrong.
"When Ja'Myra heard that, she cried and was like, 'No, I still want to play,'" Williams said.
An adamant Dickson played in the next game and even got a hit, which thrilled her coach enough for him to run on the field, pick her up and spin her around as friends and family cheered.
Though her softball career didn't last much longer after that, especially once she showed a greater interest in dance, cheerleading and eventually track, Dickson has prided herself on seeing things through.
In the classroom, it has helped her maintain above a 3.0 GPA. On the track, it's helped her set school records in the four events she competes in, as well as several titles along the way.
Once Dickson decides to do something, her eyes are locked on the finish.
"Whatever she starts, she's going to put her whole heart into it and see it through," Williams said. "That's just Ja'Myra."
Dickson didn't compete in the Alan Brown Invitational on March 30 but took part in the Josten's Invitational at Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge a week later, finishing in the top three in three of her four events.
She ran a season-best 12.87 in the 100 meters to earn second place behind Zachary's Kayla Clifton, a member of a state-title winning relay team last season. Dickson also set a school record in the 200 with a time of 26.71 seconds, which was good enough for third place at the nine-school meet.
Hayes, Johnson, Barze and Dickson finished second behind Zachary in the 4x200 relay, but the Lady Cats were unable to duplicate that success in the 4x100, where they finished in fifth place.
Up next for Dickson and the Walker track and field team is the Southeastern Louisiana Invitational in Hammond, which takes place April 13 in Hammond.
But don't expect Dickson to talk about it too much, especially once she steps on the track.
"I'm a very friendly person, but on the track I stay focused," Dickson said. "People will try to talk to me and I won't really say anything. I'll just smile or laugh a little. I'm usually zoned out. I can't hear anything."
Well, she does hear one thing.
"When I get to the end of the race, I start hearing people screaming, 'Go!'" Dickson said. "Even if I'm about to gas out, it always gives me a little extra burst."


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7310 PELICAN ISLAND DR, Tampa, Florida 33634 - Pre-Construction. To be built dream home built on this large waterfront lot facing southwest for fabulous, colorful tropical sunsets. Drink in 200 feet of sweeping water views from the last lot in gated Pelican Island, nestled just N of the Clearwater Causeway in Rocky Point Tampa. The luxury design of this Coastal Contemporary home from the award-winning builder Windstar Homes is beyond words. The personal ale bar, wine vestibule, grand formal dining room and stunning 10 ft. fire element on the patio will spark the spirit of every party. Equipped for casual and more formal catered gatherings with its butler's pantry and dirty kitchen, the main kitchen remains clean, beautiful and welcoming. The master suite is serviced by an elevator, boasts a closet 23 ft. long, has panoramic water views, an exquisite bath, and a safe room. This same floor plan and building footprint can be modified, and the exterior styling redesigned for a Mediterranean, Traditional or British West Indies architecture. There are many options here, as you can buy the lot for $985,000 and choose your own builder or work with us to build this house on your own lot. Come and walk the massive property, feel the breeze off Tampa Bay, boat to Bahama Breeze, cruise out to Whiskey Joes, Hula Bay, St. Pete or Egmont Key. Pelican Island is right off the Veteran's Expressway, so downtown Tampa is 20 min away, and the airport is 10 min. Wolf and Sub-Zero appliance package, Asko dishwasher, 6" plank hardwood floors throughout, travertine pool deck.
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The painting is on hold for a few days, due to high heat and especially high humidity in our area. I don't want to take a chance that the paint will wrinkle or something. It looks like the heat should clear out by Wednesday, so maybe by the second half of the week, I'll be able to get some paint put on.
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It is a small family running hotel, restaurant is famous for its local Swiss meals. It is clean and has a WiFi. Very close to one of the Europe's biggest factory outlet stores - real paradise for shopaholics.
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Semi-detached house for saleZion Road, Lancashire
Sold STC £95,000
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A very impressive semi-detached house enjoying a corner position in this sought after and convenient location close to the centre of Little Harwood. The property has been much improved by the present owners and provides attractive accommodation with three bedrooms, a three piece bathroom with shower, lounge, dining room, modern fully fitted kitchen and separate utility room. Gas central heating and PVC double glazing are both installed. Externally there are garden areas to the front, side and rear and there is also a driveway to the side. Viewing is highly recommended.
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Entrance Hall - Radiator with cover, built in cupboard, PVC double glazed door
Lounge - 13'9 x 12' (4.19m x 3.66m) - Radiator, gas fire in fire surround, PVC double glazed windows, laminate floor
Dining Room - 10'3 x 8'7 (3.12m x 2.62m) -
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Utility Room/ Store Room - 21' x 4'3 (6.40m x 1.30m) - Plumbed for washer
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Bedroom 1 - 12' x 10'6 (3.66m x 3.20m) - Built in wardrobes, PVC double glazed window, radiator
Bedroom 2 - 13'6 x 8'6 (4.11m x 2.59m) - Radiator, PVC double glazed window, storage area
Bedroom 3 - 8'7 x 6'10 (2.62m x 2.08m) - Radiator, PVC double glazed window
Three Piece Bathroom - Panelled bath with shower over, WC, wash basin, PVC double glazed window, radiator
Outside - Gardens to the front, side and rear, driveway to the side
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Imagine a world in which restaurants gave you only one choice. "This is what you're getting, and you'd better like it!" the waiter snarls as he places a plate of spaghetti in front of you. You used to love dining out—until now. We cannot help but cringe when we imagine a world of choice-less restaurants—not only because we like food way too much, but also because this scenario resembles today's learning and development field.
Most organizations serve up learning programs that, even when masterfully prepared, lack an essential ingredient: choice. Enter Cafeteria Learning.
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Jillian Douglas is co-founder and chief experience officer for Idea Learning Group. With more than 20 years of experience in adult education, Jillian has a passion for conceptualizing and delivering operational, managerial, and leadership-focused employee development programs. She also facilitates classroom learning and conducts speaking engagements on a wide variety of topics related to adult learning and development.
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