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Can eco-footprinting analysis be used successfully to encourage more sustainable behaviour at the household level?
The human family is currently on an unsustainable development path, which is likely to lead to a full blown environmental crisis. Humanity is overshooting nature's carrying capacity by over 20%. In the absence of politically applied environmental limits to growth, some authors believe the solution to environmental sustainability has to include a bottom-up approach, whereby individuals are encouraged to take action to reduce their own environmental impact. One factor that has limited the potential to develop this approach to date has been the inability to measurably personalize the link between global unsustainable consumption and individual lifestyles. Ecological footprinting analysis (EFA) has the potential to bridge this gap. EFA aggregates a range of individual consumption and waste components and converts them into the bioproductive land area required to support this activity. This empirical pilot study tests whether there is scope to utilize EFA at the household level to see whether it can be used to encourage changes in behaviour towards less resource intensive lifestyles. The results support this hypothesis in that all participating households took some action to reduce their ecological footprints. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.
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Sunnybrae Retreats !
Time to take a break?
We gladly offer our guests some very special services. In these times of major change our bodies can be over stressed leading to tension, tiredness, lethargy, and ultimately to disorder and disease. Sunnybrae Retreat offers hourly, half day long or overnight package and sessions for guests.
Come for a week intensive focused on either personal wellness, or learn energy healing and dowsing modalities or about organic gardening or do a bit of each. And, of course have fun in the sun, relax and heal in nature and swim and kayak on Shuswap Lake. Programs run from Sat to Sat at the Shuswap Wellness and Retreat Center which includes accommodation at Sunnybrae Cottage plus 4 one to one sessions for $2,997.00 US.
Sunnybrae Retreat Packages
Two Hour Retreat Package for $150.00
includes Wellness Package* consisting of a Wellness Assessment to determine stress levels and potential health risks and a session in the Dodecahedron Sound Chamber.
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includes Wellness Package* consisting of aWellness Assessment to determine stress levels and potential health risks, a Wellness Plan, and a session in the Dodecahedron Sound Chamber followed by a vegetarian dinner.
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includes accommodation for 3 nights (up to 4 people) in the cottage or downstairs suite and a Wellness Package* for 2 of those people.
A week long retreat package for $1000.00
includes accommodation for 7 nights (up to 4 people) from Sat. afternoon at 4:00 pm to next Sat at 11:00 am, in the cottage or downstairs suite and a Wellness Package* for 2 of those people.
Sunnybrae *Wellness Package
A retreat starts with a welcoming vegetarian dinner. After dinner we do an overall Wellness Assessment to determine your stress levels and potential health risks. Together we create a Wellness Plan for your stay.
Your retreat sessions includes one or more Dodecahedron Sound Chamber sessions to create an environment for accentuated relaxation, healing and rejuvenation. Your voice is recorded and analysed to produce your personal Soul Sound Tones CD. In the process your voice imprints a bottle of structured water (developed by Dr. Emoto in collaboration with Robert Lloy) to take home which is about a month's supply.
The session involves playing your own soul tones through noble gases to create scalar waves that help bring about change from the outside in and when you drink the water structured by your own voice you transform yourself from the inside out. The whole process assists you to shed all extraneous interrupters and all that no longer serves you from your auric field.
During the sound session your Soul Tones are overlaid with Hemi Sync or other sound therapy music to promote whole brain healing activity. After a 90 minute session clients experience relief of their aches and pains, deep relaxation, mental clarity, and greater energy and flexibility,
For maximum results three or more sessions are recommended clients so you return home feeling lighter and more relaxed.
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Deloitte's global CEO, William G. Parrett confirmed on Thursday the expansion plans for India. Deloitte local investment will be in excess of $50 million over the next 5-6 years.
The expansion includes the recently announced addition of 2500 people to support the local practices and global activities in India.
In addition, Deloitte's member firms (in India) are expecting annual revenue growth of over 20 percent per year for the next 4 years.
In his first visit to the sub-continent as Global CEO, William G. Parrett said, âIndia is a priority market for Deloitte globally. The local investment here is a testament to this. Clients of Deloitte's member firms are increasingly strengthening their Indian operations and with strong economic growth (predicted at 7%) India is a strategic market for Deloitte.
"The current expansion plans will enable Deloitte firms here and across the globe to deliver more value to clients. One of the unique strengths of Deloitte is we are not just an American, Asian or European firm â but local firms operating in a global market.â
The revenue growth will be seen across service offerings, however consulting and tax advisory services will experience the strongest growth.
Deloitte's expansion plans for India complement its China activities. Deloitte has approximately 3000 professional in China and is expecting to see this increase three fold in the next 5 years â at an estimated local investment of US150 million.
âThe local investment in India is likely to be in excess of US$50 million over a 5-6 year period in line with expected GDP growth. This is comparable with the investment in China, considering foreign direct investment in India is one tenth of that of China.
âWhat is important is that Deloitte's local member firms have been operating in India for about 100 years and are well established. The investment in the coming years will not disappear in bricks and mortar, but will build world-class capabilities - our people and the infrastructure to support them. In our business it is all about people, Mr Parrett said.
Concluding, Mr Singh, Asia Pacific CEO added, âWith India and China the two fastest growing markets in the world, it is important for Deloitte to build its capability. More and more of our clients are expanding their operations in the Asia Pacific Region and we must be prepared to meet their demand.â


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stablished in the year 1999, we SHIVMAHIMA AGARBATTI BHANDAR, are a professionally managed organization. We are CRISIL rated company for highest performance capability and financial strength we carved a niche for ourselves in the field of incense sticks manufacturer, supplier, wholesaler and exporter of a wide variety of incense sticks, Available in a variety of fragrances such as of different flowers, sandalwood, rose, mogra and other pleasing fragrances, our range is sure to fill the air with a wonderful aroma. our range of aromatic incense sticks can fill in the environment with heavenly bliss through its soothing fragrance and spiritual effect. Features: High in quality purity and fragrances• Freshens and instigates inner cleanliness of a roomComes with unique fragrance that helps in creating a holy environments Manufactured with pure natural ingredients by traditional methods and techniques Keeping pace with the time, we offer variety in our range
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Published Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 | 10:38 a.m.
Updated Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 | 2:51 p.m.
One person was trapped and died after a car crash early Sunday, and a second person was taken to a hospital.
The crash occurred at 2:42 a.m. at West Charleston Boulevard and Shadow Lane, Metro Police said in a news release.
Police said a 2007 Nissan Altima and a 1999 Ford F-150 hit each other head-on as the Altima went east on Charleston Avenue and the westbound Ford turned south onto Shadow Lane.
The driver of the Altima was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police won't identify the driver until the family is notified.
Tatiana Taylor, 23, the driver of the Ford, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Police said this is the 93rd fatality from a traffic crash in 2012. The crash still is under investigation.


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OGC Event
Register to attend the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Technical Committee's Smart Grid Ad Hoc Meeting, "The Smart Grid's Geospatial Requirements"! As Mark Reichardt, President and CEO of the OGC, explains in "Space, Time, and the Smart Grid's Neighboring Worlds ", Smart Grid web services will need to communicate information about location, proximity, political and ownership boundaries, weather-affected regions and more. Those web services will communicate through open standard interfaces and encodings IF THE SMART GRID STANDARDS COMMUNITY MAKES IT SO! If your company or agency is involved in the Smart Grid Standards effort, we encourage you to meet with other members of the Smart Grid standards community to explore the Smart Grid's geospatial issues in a special Smart Grid Ad Hoc meeting in the Olympus Mons (CL4) facility at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California from 1400-1700 on Wednesday afternoon, December 9, 2009. Agenda for the Smart Grid Ad Hoc meeting: 1. Areas of convergence between current Smart Grid standards and OGC standards: Common Information Model and the contexts for geospatial information and processing, Wide Area Situational Awareness, cyber-seurity, requirements for Sensor Webs and other topics that are defined or inferred in Release 1 of the NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards . 2. OGC involvement and participation: formation of a Domain Working Group and orchestration of collaborative work by OGC and other SDO's (IEEE, IETF, OASIS, etc). 3. Next Steps and Actions. We invite you to also attend the OGC Technical Committee's Evening Reception and dinner from 1830-2100 at the world famous Computer History Museum in Mountain View. The OGC holds its Technical Committee Meetings five times per year at locations around the world, and the Evening Receptions are always memorable events! The ad hoc meeting is free but registration is required. Click here to register.There is a $50 charge to attend the reception and dinner. Payment will be collected at on-site registration and must be made via Credit Card.If you cannot attend, but wish to participate, there is limited conference call capability: dial in +1 512 225 3050 passcode:36429# Full OGC Technical Committee meeting information can be found here . Location:Google, 1400 Crittendon Lane, Mountain View, CA 94043Register in the Lobby of Building 1400.Map showing meeting location.
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TECTERRA - Investing in the Commercialization of Geomatics Technology
The Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, Alberta
TECTERRA, along with the OGC
Business today is being driven by geospatial data: everything has a position and it is critical to know where things are and how they connect. However, a myriad of proprietary data formats make sharing geospatial data a painful process, even within the same company!
TECTERRA, along with the OGC, is proud to host the Opening Doors, Connecting Business event. This event will feature talks by companies that have implemented Open Geospatial Standards in their business with a focus on how it improved their operations, client communication, and ultimately their profitability.
In today's ever changing business environment, you need to ensure you are part of the conversations that will change the way your industry operates and this event is a perfect opportunity to participate!
Join us on November 5, 2013 at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, Alberta to learn about the latest in geospatial standards and network with industry professionals!
See the event website at http://www.tecterra.com/ogc-event-detail.html .
The User and the GEOSS Architecture XXV - Valencia
Perspectives on GEOSS Architecture: Principles and Implementation
Palacio de Congresos, Valencia, Spain
3-4 December 2008
This GEOSS workshop will focus on the system-of-systems architecture that guides the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) in developing GEOSS.
The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) aims to achieve comprehensive, coordinated and sustained observations of the Earth system. An initial operating capability of the GEOSS Common Infrastructure has recently been established. The workshop will review the architecture that guided the initial capability and will develop recommendations for future developments.
The workshop will interest individuals and organizations from government, academia and industry sectors that seek to use GEOSS to increase access to Earth observations for their own use or for supporting their organizations system planning. Also, the workshop will interest individuals and organizations that seek to understand how their systems can contribute to GEOSS.
Webinar: OGC Health Domain Working Group Ad Hoc Meeting
Over the past decade, health authorities have used geospatial technologies to help respond to influenza outbreaks, plan responses to public health risks of extreme weather conditions, implement beast cancer programs, track West Nile virus, and much more. Wider use of OGC standards by the health mapping community would make more data and processing resources discoverable, assessable and accessible.
A draft two-page Health Domain Working Group (DWG) Charter was introduced into the OGC membership and various expressions of interest and recommendations have been collected. An ad-hoc meeting webinar has been arranged to invite wider review of the draft Health DWG Charter, collect inputs, and move toward member adoption of a formal charter. The meeting is free and open to the public. The proposed OGC Health DWG Ad Hoc webinar will provide OGC members and the public with an opportunity to identify marketplace interoperability needs and inform non-member participants in global, national, and sub-national health mapping efforts about the OGC standards process.
Here is the preliminary agenda:
1. Welcome / Introductions
2. Overview of Draft Health DWG Charter
3. Background of previous OWS testbeds and pilot projects and OGC standards that touch on health.
4. Identification of initiatives in different countries/regions that are using OGC standards to support health domain applications
5. Identification of key barriers, needs, and opportunities
6. Discussion
7. Goals and Objectives – Informing next steps toward a OGC Health DWG
8. Identification of interested members / nominations for co-chairs
9. Close
To register for the webinar, visit https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/145430239 .
I look forward to your participation.
Eddie Oldfield
Eddie Oldfield is Owner, Spatial QUEST Solutions and is an OGC member. He was formerly Director, New Brunswick Climate Change Hub www.nbhub.org at the New Brunswick Lung Association www.nb.lung.ca. He is an Appointed Member, Resilient Communities Working Group, National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (Canada, UNISDR, Hyogo Framework of Action) and an Appointed Member, National Advisory Committee, QUEST Canada www.questcanada.org .
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"(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)" is illustrated poignantly in colored dots.
When Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch passed away Friday, Tumblr users found visual ways to commemorate his death. But Craig Robinson's might be most innovative of all.
A new graphical illustration by Robinson breaks down the rap group's classic song "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)" by which rapper is saying each word.
"This is an idea that has been floating around in my head for a few months, and for obvious reasons, I got around to releasing it this weekend," Robinson wrote on Tumblr. "You don't have to pay for it—I certainly don't want to profit from it—but if you do want to download and print it, it would be nice if you would consider donating something to a cancer charity."
Robinson has included links to cancer charities in Canada, the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
Photo by Michael Morel
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I've known about putting lemon juice on apples to keep them from turning brown, but the straight lemon juice can give the fruit a funny taste and then fruit comes home uneaten. Not exactly the plan I had in mind! There had to be a way for me to make my own for a lot less money.
So, awhile back I came across this tip on Lunch In a Box to keep acidulated water (lemon or lime juice mixed with water).
I'm not very exact about it. I usually fill a measuring cup with about one and half cups of tap water, then squirt some lemon juice in. Maybe two teaspoons I'd guess. Until recently, I was making up this mixture each evening when I was making lunches but after becoming more conscious about food waste, I started to feel bad pouring the mixture out when I was done dunking the apple slices.
Instead, I now make up the mixture and keep it in a resealable container in the refrigerator to dunk slices each night. It's been working great and I can keep the water for at least a week before I feel I need to pour it out.
Here's how it works:
Make up the lemon juice and water mixture and transfer from measuring cup to a resealable container.
Slice the apples and put them in the water. I usually dunk them pretty well (push down and around so they're all covered by the lemon water) and leave in for about a minute.
Put in container for carrying in lunch or where ever! These apples actually went to school in my daughter's lunch. She didn't eat all of them (I put a lot in there) so these came back home. I put them in the refrigerator and remembered to eat them the NEXT day. You can see they are not really brown at all and that's after more than 24 hours since being cut up!
I'm planning to try this with pears next but I imagine it should work just as well. I hope this little tip will help you get healthy foods into your family's meals-on-the go and save a little money too!


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Senator Foley Helps Streamline State and Local Government
Senator Brian X. Foley (D – Blue Point) announced that legislation (S7909) which establishes a temporary retirement benefit incentive for certain public employees has been signed into law. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Diane Savino, will assist in streamlining the workforce and achieving cost savings.
Members of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, the New York City Employees Retirement System, the New York State Teachers Retirement System, the New York City Teachers Retirement System, and the New York City Board of Education Retirement System will be eligible for the program at the discretion of their respective employers. The incentive program is aimed at positions that can be eliminated for reasons of economy, consolidation, abolition or curtailment of government activities. The employer would have to consider whether the elimination of a position would unacceptably reduce the level of patient care, pose health and safety risks or result in adverse budgetary implications.
"Allowing certain employees to retire early will mean cost savings for state and local governments and, in turn, taxpayers," said Senator Foley. "Employees vacating positions will allow agencies to either transfer other employees to those positions to avoid having to lay off employees who are not eligible to retire or to eliminate positions that are no longer necessary for the operation of the agency. In these tough fiscal times, when all levels of government must tighten their belts, this law will help them do just that."
In order to take advantage of this law, local governments would have to adopt local laws or resolutions on or before August 31, 2010. School districts would need to adopt a similar law or resolution on or before July 30, 2010.
Under the law, employees will have the option of receiving one month of credit for every year of service for up to three years. Employees who have reached the age of 55 and have at least 25 years of service will be able to retire without being subject penalties.


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Coriolis Pharma, is a globally operating independent service provider for formulation research and development of (bio)pharmaceutical drugs (proteins, peptides, monoclonal antibodies, RNA/DNA etc.) and vaccines. An interdisciplinary team of highly qualified scientists with many years of experience in the development of (bio)pharmaceuticals supported by an expert scientific advisory board provides cutting-edge service and know-how related to the formulation development of biopharmaceuticals.
Senior Scientist – Protein Formulation Development
As Senior Scientist you are - together with your team - responsible for the successful performing of research and development projects for our customers worldwide.Your Areas of responsibility:
- Lead and manage projects for the pharmaceutical drug product development of biopharmaceuticals
- CMC activities for biopharmaceutical products (proteins, antibodies, peptides, vaccines, oligonucleotides), including formulation development, stability testing, primary packaging selection, analytical characterization etc.
- Analytical method development and analytical characterization of biopharmaceuticals
- Guide and manage your team members in the projects
- Project planning, Project coordination and controlling
- Communication and reporting with your customers
- University degree in a related field (pharmacy, (bio)chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, etc.)
- A minimum of 4-5 years relevant experience
- Strong scientific background and experience in the field of protein characterization
- Experience in the field of protein formulation development and protein analytics
- Team player with strong motivation, inter-personal skills and excellent communication abilities
- Regular visit of international scientific congresses and fairs
- Guidance of PhD students in own research fields
- Diversified and challenging areas of responsibilities in our innovative company
- A highly motivated, interdisciplinary team to work and share ideas with
- Active support of your personal development i.e. specialization on management or scientific tasks
If you have any questions please contact me or visit our website: www.coriolis-pharma.com
Send us your application including an indication of your salary expectations and your earliest starting date using the reference Ref.BU.FORM.02 by E-Mail to: email@example.com. We are looking forward to your application in English, preferably in a single PDF file.
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SAN JOSE — Police arrested two people, confiscated two guns and recovered money following a robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank on Monday afternoon, a crime that prompted the lockdown of six schools and a school district office while the suspects were hunted.
Two men entered the bank about 1:17 p.m. with guns and demanded money, said San Jose police Officer Jose Garcia. They took an undisclosed amount of cash and left on foot.
Based on witness descriptions, police quickly apprehended one suspect without incident on a street near the strip mall that includes the bank near Camden and Union avenues. They believed a second man had gotten away, and nearby schools were either locked down or issued shelter-in-place orders.
"It's pretty standard procedure when there's a big incident like this," Garcia said, adding that robbing a bank in a busy strip mall during daylight is a "bold act."
A vehicle matching the description of a car believed to be involved in the robbery was later spotted on Interstate 880, and police pulled it over about 2:30 p.m. at the northbound Brokaw Road exit, about 10 miles from the robbery.
The second suspect was taken into custody also without incident. The offramp was closed until about 4 p.m.
More than a dozen CHP and San Jose police cars were seen in the area of the off-ramp, where police were examining a gold-colored sedan. One gun was found on the first suspect, police said, and a search of the car came up with another firearm. The bank money also was recovered, Garcia said.
The lockdown and shelter orders at the schools were lifted shortly after 3 p.m. It affected Oster Elementary School, Price Charter Middle School, Camden Community Day School, ATLC Preschool, Fammatre Elementary School, Saint Francis Cabrini Elementary School and the Cambrian School District offices.
Police did not identify the suspects Monday.
The Wells Fargo branch closed for the day, and employees at the scene declined to comment.


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Originally opening in 1999, The Lion King continues to enchant audiences at the Lyceum Theatre London.
First built in 1834, the Lyceum Theatre is one of London's largest theatres, with a capacity of 2,100 across three seating levels. Originally designed by Samuel Beazley, the Lyceum quickly became one of London's most popular venues, hosting a wide variety of entertainment. In 1834, The Mountain Sylph, which was the first modern English opera to be staged, premiered at the theatre. Other entertainment has included burlesque, pantomime, and several adaptations of Charles Dickens novels including A Tale of Two Cities and Martin Chuzzlewit.
In 1878, popular actor Henry Irving took over management of the Lyceum Theatre London and became one of the most influential actor-managers of the era. He immediately hired one of the greatest leading ladies of the day, Ellen Terry, to star opposite him in a variety of productions, including many great Shakespearean plays such as Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, and Much Ado About Nothing. The duo became two of the biggest stars in British theatre, and embarked on a number of American tours. Irving became the first British actor to receive a knighthood in 1895. Author Bram Stoker served as the business manager of the theatre for over twenty years, and he based the title character of his novel Dracula on Irving.
Past Shows
The building underwent major renovations in 1904, with a new impressive rococo interior designed by Bertie Crewe. It opened with music hall and vaudevillian acts, but as these were not successful, it returned to presenting drama. The London City Council bought the building in 1939, with plans to demolish it to make way for road improvements, which were luckily abandoned after World War II. It was converted into a ballroom and then a concert venue. In the 60's, 70's, and early 80's it hosted performances by bands such as The Clash, The Grateful Dead, U2, and Queen.
After laying dormant for 10 years from 1986, it was completely refurbished as a theatre once again, and opened its doors to a revival of Jesus Christ Superstar in November 1996. A brief run of the National Theatre's production of Oklahoma! followed, before Julie Taymor's acclaimed production of The Lion King opened in 1999. It is the longest-running production in the Lyceum Theatre's history.
- Bars: Bars are available across all levels of the theatre.
- Toilets: Men's and women's toilets are available on all levels of the theatre. Two accessible toilets are located on the Stalls level.
- Access: Access spaces are located in the Stalls. Call the access line for booking.
- Air Conditioning: Yes, the theatre is fully air conditioned.
- Booster Seats: Booster cushions are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available at this venue.


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Associate Director, Europe & America Desk Risk
See job description for detailsAn exciting opportunity has just come for you to join ANZ as an Associate Director, Europe & America Desk Risk.
- London based
- Compliance, Governance, and Operational Risk management
- Contribute to the Bank's Regional Goal
As the Associate Director for Europe & America Desk Risk, you will oversee the application of group wide compliance & operational risk policies, frameworks, regulation, and industry standards. In this role, you will provide strategic operational risk & compliance advice to the Europe & America Trading businesses and ensure that their risk profiles are accurate, appropriate, and evidence-based. This role will also support the Head of Markets of Europe & America in delivering effective change to a new operation model where ownership & management of business risks align with industry and regulation expectations around senior management regime, front office supervision and conduct risk. This role will also exercise leadership over a highly skilled and engaged Desk Risk Management team and acts as the trusted advisor on matters of product, suitability, local regulatory practice, and operational risk & compliance. As a valued member of the team, you will also contribute to fostering a strong collaborative culture and positive team dynamics consistent with the Bank's Values.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following –
- Proven experience in Financial Markets and relevant environments
- Strong experience and knowledge of governance, compliance, regulation, and operational risk management
- Demonstrated understanding of Markets products, sales and trading
- Demonstrated leadership competencies and the ability to manage and deliver change
- Ability to support change and identify opportunities for improvement
- Team orientation and the ability to manage. Coach and mentor team members
ANZ is a leading regional bank with representation in 34 markets, focusing on core markets in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. As we continue our journey to build our global business and support our customers, we're committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We've made it our business to be an organisation where people strive, and are rewarded, for excellence.
We're exploring new and better ways to progress the business with energy and enthusiasm. Backed by a proud and established heritage, we're on a journey creating a regional bank. Connected by integrity and clarity of strategy, there is a real sense of excitement about the future.
At ANZ we aim to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and religion are valued.
Find out more about working at ANZ or to view other opportunities visit www.anz.com/careers
We connect you to a world of opportunity.
When you join ANZ, you'll join a connected community offering a world of opportunities to help you grow your career. Who knows where you might end up? Hear from our staff about their career journey with ANZ. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyUCE1xOvzE
You may apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and search for reference UNI000433.
This role is based in London, United Kingdom. The salary package on offer is competitive.
Application opening date: November 9, 2017
Application closing date: December 10, 2017
72% of Australian workers want the opportunity to work flexibly. Hear from ANZ staff about how they take advantage of our range of flexible options, including volunteer and lifestyle leave


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Welcome to Chelsea 2013
As the gardening show celebrates its centenary, the Times writer and 2012 Gold medal winner previews the best exhibits
This year is the centenary year for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. I have been going for decades and wouldn't miss it for the world. Although an incredible amount of real "dirt under the fingernails" gardening goes on for months before the show, Chelsea is still a show: a glitzy, glamorous one. I still get a huge buzz the moment I walk in through the gates. The Floral Pavilion is astounding, a feast for your eyes and nose. As a garden designer and now a proud owner of my own Chelsea Gold (2012), I head straight for the show gardens to soak it up . With some "heavyweight" designers on board, this year expectations are high.
There are four categories for the gardens this year.The…


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Increasing the value of the undocumented property: derby.storage.fileCacheSize improves Derby performance in our system but the maximum allowed value (100) is not large enough to accommodate our system. Our performance engineer reports:
The following stack shows items being evicted from Derby's container cache. Extra debug code showed that the cache was at its maximum size (100), and that about 1 in 25 accesses to the cache was resulting in a miss (forcing another item to be evicted). Since this results in synchronous disk write, performance is bottlenecked on IO. Patching Derby to allow the cache to grow to 200 entries solved the performance problem.
Performance is severely degraded. CPU utilization is low – performance is IO bound. A sampling of stack dumps for the key thread consistently have the following methods at the top of the stack:
at sun/nio/ch/FileChannelImpl.force0(Native Method)
at sun/nio/ch/FileChannelImpl.force(FileChannelImpl.java:392(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/io/DirRandomAccessFile4.sync(Bytecode PC:5(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/store/raw/data/RAFContainer.writeRAFHeader(Bytecode PC:86(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/store/raw/data/RAFContainer.clean(Bytecode PC:84(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/services/cache/CachedItem.clean(Bytecode PC:7(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/services/cache/Clock.rotateClock(Bytecode PC:7(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/services/cache/Clock.findFreeItem(Bytecode PC:17(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/services/cache/Clock.find(Bytecode PC:71(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/store/raw/data/BaseDataFileFactory.openContainer(Bytecode PC:65(Compiled Code))
at org/apache/derby/impl/store/raw/data/BaseDataFileFactory.openContainer(Bytecode PC:7(Compiled Code))
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Fix to unlimit the maximum setting for the container cache have been applied to trunk, 10.3 branch and 10.4 branch.
The fix for this has been checked into trunk, 10.3 branch and 10.4 branch.
here is a patch of the simple change. I only plan to hand test the parameters. No default behavior is expected to change.
unless there are any other opinions I am planning on just upping the maximum to max int and leave the default values as they are.
I don't think there's any need to limit the maximum value for this setting. On some systems, you may exceed the maximum allowed number of open files if you increase the size of the container cache too much, but that's not something we need to worry about if we leave the default as it is today.


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It's almost 3 p.m. the Friday after my first week of interning at Give Kids The World.
On Monday, I entered the Village completely unsure of what I was getting myself into. Armed only with general knowledge of the Village, I had yet to see or experience it. As I entered through the front gate, I knew I had embarked on what I felt would be a magical experience in my life.
Illuminated with hope from just from my initial tour of the Village, I couldn't wait to learn more about this special place. The vibrant colored villas beamed under the Sunshine State's rays. The polka dotted mushroom-roofed Enchanted Carousel promised giggles and smiles, and the Castle of Miracles twinkled with the stars of wishes cast by every child battling a life-threatening illness who came to stay at the resort.
Everywhere I turned I was mesmerized.
However, what stood out the most to me in this whimsical land of happiness and adventure was everyone's energy. Not only did every employee and volunteer greet me with a smile and conversation, but so did every wish child and their family too. After one day in the Village, I, a 20-year-old college student, knew I had found a joy in waking up at 7 a.m. and going to work.
After learning a bit more about the founding history of Give Kids The World, I immediately started seeing the Village in a different way. Jolted by the knowledge that the founder of Give Kids The World, Henri Landwirth, had been taken to several different concentration camps from the ages of 13 to 18, I tried to wrap my mind around how a man who'd suffered so much evil and hatred could build a place so rooted in compassion and acceptance.
Less than two months ago, I'd studied abroad in Germany. Part of my itinerary on this trip was to visit Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp established. I explored the camp for two and a half hours in complete silence, trying to grasp the horrors and tragedies that had occurred within those bare walls and electrocution fences. That experience alone will be one I will carry for the rest of my life.
I found it mind boggling that the horrid grounds I walked through in Dachau, were the same grounds where Henri Landwirth fought for survival. I realized then that the Village was so much more than just a fun place to frolic through and play games. Henri had founded a world filled with hope and inspiration. It is a place to create your own happiness and find a new light in life.
From first experiencing the horrors that took place within the walls that confined so many prisoners of the Holocaust, it is quite bizarre to enter into a land filled with lollipops, magic trees, pirates, princesses, and most importantly, smiles.
Yet it is even more bizarre to know that everything I am surrounded by in the Village is a direct result from the harsh realities of one man being held prisoner in not just Dachau, but four other concentration camps as well. Knowing this magnifies my experience at Give Kids The World and causes me to cherish and appreciate the Village in a substantial way.
The spirit of the Village sends a strong message to everyone. No matter what struggle you may be facing, there is still happiness and hope in the world. Give Kids The World was founded on this principle, and it is the goal of everyone here to help every wish child and their families to fulfill their wishes and to rekindle the spirit of every visitor who comes to this incredible place of inspiration.
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The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel: The Complete Series DVD
Starring Marius Goring, Stanley Van Beers, Patrick Troughton, Anthony Newlands, Alexander Gauge, Lucy Mannheim, Maureen Connell, Thea Gregory, Robert Cawdron, William Franklyn
All 18 episodes of the 1956 British TV series based on Baroness Orczy's novel about a vigilante operating in France during Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
Marius Goring stars as both the Pimpernel and his less glamorous alter ego, Sir Percy Blakeney, whose enemies include the dastardly police chief, Chauvelin (Stanley Van Beers).
The episodes are: 'The Hostage', 'Sir Percy's Wager', 'Lady in Distress', 'The Elusive Chauvelin', 'Something Remembered', 'The Sword of Justice', 'Thanksgiving Day', 'Sir Andrew's Fate', 'The Ambassador's Lady', 'The Christmas Present', 'The Flower Woman', 'The Imaginary Invalid', 'The Princess', 'Antoine and Antoinette', 'Winged Madonna', 'Gentlemen of the Road', 'The Farmer's Boy' and 'A Tale of Two Pigtails'.
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- Catalogue number: 7953443
- Studio: Network
- Release date: 30/07/2012
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North Korea has said it would take part in the games to be held in the South Korean city of Incheon from Sept. 19-Oct. 4.
The North's powerful National Defense Commission said Monday that the South Korea-US. drills planned for August must be scrapped immediately because they are a preparation for an attack. (AP)


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Ronald Lindquist
In the hands of God, and in the company of his loving family and the caring staff of Minnewaska Lutheran Home, Ronald Russell Lindquist, devoted husband, father and grandfather passed peacefully from this earth the evening of Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. He was 71 years of age.
Ron was born in Hector on July 12, 1937 to Russell and Clara (Blondell) Lindquist, and was the oldest of three children. He moved with his family as a young boy to Morris, where he was raised. He graduated from Morris High School in 1955, where he earned several varsity letters for athletics, participated in band, and gained the title of "Class Cut-up".
He continued his education at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D., where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in June, 1959.
Upon graduating, Ron embarked on his career. His first position was with the Federal Government, working with the US Department of Labor in the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He then moved to the Minneapolis Star and Tribune, where he worked as a Statistician in the Advertising Department. It was at the Star and Tribune where he found the two loves of his life: Journalism and the Printer's ink; and his wife of over 47 years, Ann (Lilly) Lindquist.
On Nov. 25, 1961, the two were united in holy matrimony. Shortly thereafter, they journeyed back to Morris, where he worked for a short time for Esser Motors, before again entering the newspaper business, this time at the Morris Sun and Tribune. He worked for seventeen years for the Sun and Tribune, eventually becoming the paper's General Manager, and writing a weekly column of insight and humor entitled, "As I See It."
Ron and Ann were blessed with three children: John in 1967, Jim in 1968, and Jennifer in 1975. Through all of his achievements, he was proudest of all of being a loving husband and father.
In 1981, Ron and Ann purchased the Starbuck Times in Starbuck. Ron won several Minnesota Newspaper Association awards for Journalistic excellence while at the Times, including: Editorial Page as a Whole; Sports Page as a Whole; and in 1987, the prestigious Herman V. Roe Memorial Editorial award, given to the top single editorial column in the State.
Shortly after retiring from the Newspaper Business, in 2002, Ron earned a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of North Dakota, and was inducted into the Delta Mu Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity's Hall of Fame. He then turned his focus to being grandpa to what was at the time a growing number of grandchildren.
In his later working years, and throughout his retirement, Ron fought a courageous battle against Parkinson's disease. He strenuously held on to his pastimes of golf, fishing, and travel for as long as he was able.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Clara (Blondell) Lindquist. He is survived by his wife, Ann (Lilly) Lindquist - Starbuck; children John (wife, Patty; daughter Megan; son Tommy) - West Fargo, N.D.; Jim (wife, Heather; son Sammy; daughter Emma) - Lakeville; Jennifer (Metz) (husband, Nathan; daughter Sydney; daughter Rylee; son Tyson) - Starbuck; sister Karen (Herman) - Plymouth; brother Chuck (Pam) Lindquist - Minnetonka; and several nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Starbuck Funeral Home, Starbuck. Reviewal/ Prayer Service is Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 from 4 - 7 p.m. The funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Glenwood on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Morris following the funeral. Pallbearers are: Roger Pederson, Wally McCollar, Jim Hruby, Jacob Bryce, Gene Tonn, and Rick Lindquist. Honorary Pallbearers are the Starbuck Lions Club.


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It's time for a little sun in our lives I think and you don't get much sunnier than Andrew & Natasha's beautiful day in Ibiza 🙂 How I would love a bit of this warmth right now! The whole day was planned beautifully by the lovely Vickki from Eat Ibiza, who runs the stunning venue Elixir overlooking Cala Codolar. The perfect location for sunsets and sun and just the most divine food. Natasha & Andrew got married in the beautiful little church in San Augustin and it was a dream to shoot there. The whole day was just gorgeous and I was in heaven with the gorgeous light, a beautiful couple and lots of happy, smiley faces. A truly dreamy day in the ibizan sun xxx
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Premier League: West Ham boss Sam Allardyce hits back at Tottenham's Andre Villas-Boas
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has hit out at Andre Villas-Boas after the Spurs manager criticised Hull's style of play.
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Allardyce has defended clubs using a defensive approach and says all teams play like that at times - including Spurs themselves.
"They do the same - you might say - when they play away in Europe, they'll play the same way," Allardyce told Sky Sports News.
"Chelsea will go to Schalke and play on the break, Manchester United will go to Bayern Munich and play the same way.
"They all play that way themselves, so they can't really criticise a team that comes to them and sits behind the ball.
"To hear a manager moaning about that! He should really watch what he's saying because when he does it he wants to get some praise for it if he ends up winning."
Allardyce, whose side have been drawn against Tottenham in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals, is facing an injury crisis ahead of Saturday's home game against Aston Villa.
Matthew Taylor is the latest player to be ruled out after suffering a knock against Burnley on Tuesday and joins Mladen Petric, Ricardo Vaz Te and Andy Carroll on the sidelines.
"It leaves us with a problem in terms of numbers," he added. "We're very short of first-team squad players available for Saturday.
"But it's about getting on with the job and using the players available and trying to bring the three points at home that we are looking for.
"I would hope by the time the Capital One Cup quarter-final against Tottenham comes around (in December) a lot of the players who are injured will be fit and we won't sustain any more injuries.
"At the moment it is a concern for us, especially when November and December comes and suspensions kick in.
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"I teach self-reliance, the world's most subversive practice. I teach people how to grow their own food, which is shockingly subversive. So, yes, it's seditious. But it's peaceful sedition." ~ Bill Mollison
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"Emerging at the other end, we will not be the same as we were; we will have become more humble, more connected to the natural world, fitter, leaner, more skilled and, ultimately, wiser." ~ Rob Hopkins, Originator of the Transition Town movement
"What permaculturists are doing is the most important activity that any group is doing on the planet. We don't know what details of a truly sustainable future are going to be like, but we need options, we need people experimenting in all kinds of ways and permaculturists are one of the critical gangs that are doing that." ~ Dr David Suzuki geneticist, broadcaster and international environmental advocate
"Traditional agriculture was labour intensive, industrial agriculture is energy intensive, and permaculture-designed systems are information and design intensive." ~ David Holmgren
Welcome to my blog on Mainstream Permaculture
This blog was started on August 2014 and as in real life, it is an ongoing, ever-changing and never finished project.
Although I have been blogging about different topics since 2012/2013, I wanted to create a blog about Permaculture as seen through the eyes of a suburban middle-class, middle-aged woman, married with children, a regular full-time job, a mortgage and a fairly "normal" life in Canada.
Most Permaculture sites are run by extraordinary people who since very young knew they wanted to live a sustainable, simple and resilient life. Most are also Caucasian men living in wealthy countries such as US, Australia, UK or Canada and/or men who have years of Permaculture experience, including teaching, consulting, designing and living off the grid or pretty self-sufficient.
But Permaculture as a concept and way of life was born as a reaction to the challenges presented by climate change, peak oil, peak water, soil erosion and the peak of other resources, lost of diversity, inequality and, in general, a terribly unethical and unsustainable race to "progress" that is killing the planet and any chance of future for both humans and other living beings.
If Permaculture is to be presented and adopted as a serious option and not just a game only an elite can play, it has to become mainstream: it has to reach and speak to women, men, trans and those who don't identify with a particular binary gender; it has to speak and reach to immigrants and refugees equally to native and long-time residents of any land; it has to reach children, teens and the elder, the able as well as the "disabled", the poor and the wealthy, the ones on the left, the ones on the right and all the many in the middle, it has to also speak to all colours and ethnicities, languages and belief systems…
Mainstream people come from all kinds of backgrounds and struggle with chronic systemic issues such as debt, mortgages, family commitments, dependency on employers and the "grid", limited or non-existent access to land, lack of basic knowledge re growing their own food, creating their own energy alternatives or building shelters utilizing natural resources…
For this reason I decided to start a blog sharing not only the concepts and ideas I have learned in my two PDCs (Permaculture Design Certificates) and my current Permaculture Diploma, but also my own journey, struggles, fears and barriers in trying to live a more resilient, just, responsible, fulfilling and ethical life.
Collaborations are welcomed as long as they follow the precepts of awareness, respect, compassion and inclusion.
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I incorporate all the above to my work as a coach, counsellor, facilitator, food sovereignty activist and community resilience building. Each provides different approaches, insights and tools that inform, shape and support both my wellbeing, my work and my connections…
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I actually swam on a swim team that sent swimmers to the Olympics. This was in the wilds of Canada. We had one coach who was killed when he fell off a mountainside packing out deer. Another coach who had escaped from Hungary and was an Olympic fencer. All three of the ponder children also swam competitively. Wonderful opportunity to make them really strong and safe swimmers.
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Fully equipped 3 bedroom home with private, screened-in pool overlooking a pond and conservation area just a 10 minute drive from the Disney entrance yet in a quiet gated community with children's playing area. Sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms with additional 2 roll out beds and full size folding crib. 2 bathrooms including a private master. Close to local shopping, dining and attractions. Clean home maintained by a management company.
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This home was well appointed and had plenty of space to spread out. The pool was nice and the kitchen well stocked so that if you choose to cook on your vacation, you can. The gated community made me feel more secure. The location is about 8 miles from Disney and about 16 miles from Universal Studios in Orlando. Also, you can get to Cocoa Beach in about 1.5 hours but be prepared for the toll roads. Thank you for a wonderful location!
The home is spacious and conveniently located in particular for Disney parks. The neighborhood is safe (gated) and quiet. The neighboring house on one side seems to be abandoned, which was fine with us (no noise). Furnishings are more on the basic side, but everything worked and overall the rental is a good value for the moderate rental fee.
An amazing located villa with very near to 192 street and disney world and some restaurants. It has all our needs so we didn't buy anything. Wonderfull place to spend your vacation in but the beds weren't very confortable . We hope that we could rent it again next summer vacation.
We were very pleased staying in this home! It was nice to have a home to go to after a long day, instead of a hotel. Not only was it very clean, the kids enjoyed having the pool to themselves. The neighborhood was nice & quiet, & the location was excellent! We were very close to all of the attractions, shopping & restaurants. The managerial staff was excellent as well! Every question we had, I was able to call, & a gentleman named Robert, was very knowledgeable & kind to answer. This was our first trip to Florida, & we were very happy! We would highly recommended this home to anyone!
I don't really understand the negarive reviews. This property is a GREAT location. And very clean when we arrived. We went with our niece and nephew and their 3 yr old son. Plenty of room for everyone. On our down time from the parks we really enjoyed relaxing in the pool. The home is fully stocked. Kitchen had plenty of useful appliances. And plenty of towels and washcloths. We also had our 4 legged son with us. It was a perfect place for him as well. Large back yard for him to do his business. But it's not fenced in. Just letting pet owners know that. But open enough that if your pets not a "runner" you can free leash easily.
DO NOT use just any door to go to the pool LOL. They are alarmed...which is a good thing. Especially w kids. Use the door in the living room.
And the neighborhood is very quiet. Clean and well kept. Must have a pretty strict HA for the neighborhood. Hope this review helps. We will NEVER stay any where else. For what a medium priced motel room costs we got a house. So much more comfortable !
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The moment I remember, Kerrey continues, is discovering that Bill Clinton wanted to live in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He had intentionally overnighted there when Jimmy Carter was president. He knew where the living spaces were. He knew what they looked like. He had a feel for what that experience was going to be, and it made him feel good. Whereas when I got to thinking about living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, it gave me the chills.
What about it?
What about it? I was single.
And this suggests the biggest distinction between candidates like Kerrey and McCain versus candidates like Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan. It's true that both have the same front-stage and backstage personas. But for people like Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, the front-stage persona is the person backstage. Clinton especially: Even when the cameras aren't rolling, he's always performing. The fantasy about Clinton is that he's exactly like you or me. But he's nothing like you or me. After I followed him around Africa for seven days in 2005, this, to me, was the most startling revelation. Even in the most solitary circumstances, he lit up like a Christmas tree. He enjoyed performing in these quiet circumstances, often repeating the same jokes and anecdotes, including ones that had already appeared in his autobiography. It was like an imaginary camera was always rolling. Everything he said seemed meant for a dais.
Reagan, though less pyrotechnic in style, had a similar openness. Deaver points out, His whole adult life had been public. And by the time he became president, adds Ed Rollins, another one of his advisers, having 10,000 people clapping for him didn't do anything unusual to him. Some people, the adrenaline gets them so high they ramble.
Or yelp, as was the case of Howard DeanYeeeeeeeow!
And in that yelp is the difference. For politicians like Dean, McCain, Kerrey, or (yes, sorry) Ross Perot, their backstage personas were what they trotted out front, not the other way around. For Dean, this meant we saw arrogance, hotheadedness, and a teenager's response to a screaming crowd (Yeeeeeeeow!) in addition to his candor and passion. With Perot, we saw a barking loony. With Kerrey, we saw ambivalence (his Senate colleagues called him Cosmic Bob) and dread about losing his privacy. And with McCain, we see anger and irreverence.
These are all emotions we associate with private settings. They are not ones we generally haul out for public view.
Yet in almost every campaign cycle, the press has a brief romance with the candidates whose backstage personalities are also out front. They are invariably the most entertaining people as well as the most relatable. But they seldom hold up over the long haul. The rougher parts of themselves eventually start to worry us. I would muuuuch rather have a phony, competent person in the White House than an incompetent, authentic person, says Kerrey. I'm not sure the two aren't correlated: The greater competence you've got, the more you've got to be phony in order to get the job done. I want my president to put a mask on. When they're negotiating for a national-security agreement? Put the mask on. When they're negotiating with Congress? Put the mask on. If someone says to me a politician is phony, my response, at some point, is, Well, they gotta be. That's their job.'
This front-stagebackstage distinction is a weirdly good predictor of who survives presidential races, and probably forces us to rethink what authenticity means in politicsand who, in 2008, might survive over the long haul. Obama, for instance, doesn't suffer using this guideline. Even backstage, in one-on-one interviews, he's smooth, collected, disciplined, in control.
Perhaps more surprising, though, is that Hillary doesn't necessarily suffer using this guideline either. Like many people, I used to assume that it was public life, and more specifically the unique constraints of her marriage, that made her build a carapace around herself. And I'm sure it's partly true. But people who've known Hillary a long time say her emotional life has always been opaque. As far back as Wellesley, her peers were in awe of her composure, trying to figure out who she was underneath. Though there probably is another Hillary buried somewhere in her, she's spent so long in her current role that she's more or less internalized it, the way soldiers internalize their place in the army.
Last month, the Times reported that Hillary has hired a communications consultant who trains his clients to jam and get to cool. It's a rotten idea. Hillary may as well lead with her weakness, as she did in her Senate race, embracing the fact that she's contained but serious about the job. If she can convince the public that she isn't a cold schemer, but simply a woman of purpose and reservethat that's who she is, front stage and backshe has a shot. (It's certainly one possible explanation for her strong poll numbers.) It might even be the ideal for the first female commander-in-chief.


text: Well, I have have had the bass for a few months - a stunning little guitar that I traded for here on these forums. However, I was in GC last week and stumbled upon a minty Musicmaster bass amp from the 70's and had to have it to go with the bass. After a little price haggling she was mine. Not the same year (the amp is a few years newer), but they sure look nice hanging out together, no?


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The goal of the Member Ministries Department is to motivate and equip church members in their individual call to ministry. Every member is a minister. The role of the Pastor is to oversee and facilitate the work of ministry in the local church. The role of the Member Ministries Department is to support the work of the Pastors and church members with resourcing and equipping. With that in mind, the Member Ministry Department covers these areas of ministry:
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Catch all the action when the Ashes Series comes to Australia
Cricket fans will definitely want to catch the return of the Commonwealth Bank Ashes Series 2013/14 when it tours Australia from November 21 to January 7.
With England having taken out the title in their home country, Australian fans know that there's a score to settle come November!
Brisbane is the lucky city launching the first of the five tests with a match between the British and English teams at the Wolloongabba (The Gabba) cricket stadium.
It's sure to be one of the biggest events in Brisbane this year, so make sure you've got your tickets and travel plans sorted if you want a front-row seat to all the action! Mantra has plenty of holiday accommodation in the area, with Mantra South Bank located just five minutes away from The Gabba.
England is the only international cricket team to visit Australia this summer, so make the most of your summer vacation with the Ashes Series.
"With England having taken out the title in their home country, Australian fans know that there's a score to settle come November! "
All about the Ashes Series
The Ashes Series is a longstanding, time-honoured tradition of sporting competition between England and Australia that is one of the most established international cricket contests in the world.
Since the 1800s, British and Australian cricket teams have clashed on both home and away soil in a bid to take home the prized urn trophy. Australia gave Britain its first loss on home soil in 1882 with a team led by William Lloyd Murdoch, which saw the English team beaten by seven runs.
Every Ashes Series involves five test matches. It is typically held biennially, alternating between England and Australia, although this year will see the first Ashes Series being scheduled back-to-back after the recent June/August tour in England.
Tickets are on sale now, so make sure you've got your seats booked before they all disappear!


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Car won from casino still undelivered
Woman claims she was taxed $134,000 for Aston Martin she never got
Don Bauder 3 p.m., Nov. 23
San Diego Fire Station 5 at University and Ninth avenues, is small, has asbestos, and is understaffed, but it still shoulders a full load. Placed into service in 1951, the Hillcrest station serves an area just over four square miles. In 2013, it had 4534 incident runs: 292 for fires, 3798 for medical/rescue and 444 for "other" services.
Discussions about a new station in Hillcrest have been ongoing for several years, but with slow progress. A new 10,500-square-foot fire station, costing $8.2 million, was finally included in bond funding by the San Diego City Council in January. The council had previously approved a contract in June 2011 with Rob Quigley Architects, paying $498,320 for design services.
But construction won't begin until February 2015, with completion expected in February 2017. Those dates are the city's "current best estimate" and aren't carved in stone. Asked about the delay, mayor Kevin Faulconer's spokesman Charles Chamberlayne explained that the construction start had been earlier for 2013 but "Mayor Filner didn't pursue a bond issue" to fund the project.
Total cost of the firehouse project, including purchase of a new fire engine for $800,000, is now $9,040,000. Maintenance costs will be somewhat higher due to the building's larger size. The larger station will house a crew of eight and a battalion chief.
In February 2011, Citygate Associates, LLC (management consultants), released its study on the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. While it spoke well of fire-department staff, it stated that "the City of San Diego does not have adequate fire station coverage in all areas, due to the inability to fund fire station expansion as the City developed." It went on to state: "The City of San Diego needs additional fire stations over time as fiscal conditions allow," to house increased staffing and to improve response times.
Mayor Faulconer's press secretary/director of media relations, Craig Gustafson, emailed a followup statement today: "The project currently remains on schedule for construction to start in February 2015. However, the schedules for all Capital Improvements Program projects funded through the recent $120 million bond may be impacted until a ruling on the legal challenge is made."
The building was finally demolished, and here's what the site looks like as of 1/8/2017. That February 2015 start date proved to be quite unrealistic; not so surprising with City projects.
5/31/17 update: The building is coming along nicely!
7/1/17 update: Looking better all the time!


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In 1960, U.S.-Japanese relations were at their lowest postwar ebb. Student demonstrations against their country's security pact with Washington had culminated in the cancellation of a visit to Tokyo by President Eisenhower. In world affairs Japan still labored under the inferiority complex of a conquered nation. That fall, Foreign Affairs ran an essay titled "The Broken Dialogue" by Dr. Edwin Oldfather Reischauer, director of the Harvard-Yenching Institute dealing with Far Eastern studies. In his article Reischauer pointed up the "weakness of communication between the Western democracies and opposition elements in Japan"and so impressed President-elect Kennedy that he subsequently appointed...
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Expanded Scope of Maritime Contract Jurisdiction
A fundamental requirement in asserting a Rule B maritime attachment action is that the underlying claim is within the federal court's maritime jurisdiction.1 This principle makes perfect sense as the very purpose of maritime attachments are rooted in the unique and mobile nature of maritime commerce.2
Vessel Sales Contracts
For decades, it has been a basic principle of U.S. admiralty law that contracts for the sale of a vessel are not within the maritime jurisdiction.3 While the principle has been criticized,4 nonetheless it is still considered black letter law.
In a decision issued last week, a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the Honorable Shira A. Scheindlin, has held that a contract for the sale of a vessel is within the maritime jurisdiction and thus supports the maintenance of a Rule B attachment action.5
In Kalafrana, an aspect of the sales agreement concerned repairs to the vessel. A dispute over the repairs led to a arbitration and award. The New York Rule B action was based on the award. While Judge Scheindlin certainly recognized and acknowledged the traditional precedent, the Court held that more recent U.S. Supreme Court and appellate decisions supported the "demise" of the traditional rule.6
This decision is extraordinary in that it weakens a bedrock principle in admiralty jurisdiction (always a leading light in maritime jurisprudence). The ruling is likely to have an immediate and wide-reaching impact on New York Rule B actions.
Whether or not Kalafrana itself is appealed, the issue will undoubtedly come up in other cases which will be subject to appellate review.
Kalafrana also placed emphasis on the fact that the dispute involved a "launched ship that has been plying the seas for some time" – particularly repairs to the vessel being made under the sales contract.7 While the decision is broad enough at least to enable other parties to argue, in good faith, that a straightforward ship sales contract is within the maritime jurisdiction, the fact that the vessel was already in operation is a key point to consider. Because newbuilding vessels are sometimes sold before even leaving the shipyard, the traditional rule is still significant.
As the other judges of federal courts are not bound by Kalafrana8 this issue portends further extensive litigation.
Finally, whatever one's opinion concerning the rationale of the traditional view, it is worth noting that Kalafrana is consistent with general principles of international maritime law.
James H. Hohenstein
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June 2010 I purchased a blower (never used), hedge trimmer (used 6 xs) and two 18 volt batteries with charger.
June 2011, when I used the hedge trimmer this year, it stopped working after 5 minutes. So I charged the 2nd battery and it to stopped working after 5 minutes. I contacted WORX and learned they do not offer any refunds after 30 days and since my battery is out of warranty I would have to order a replacement battery. I feel like I was scammed. For $500 I would expect to have a product last more than 1 year. Without workable batteries, which are pretty costly, I am out $500 and no merchandise. Companies should not be allowed to sell faulty products without consequences. If they had taken back my equipment and refunded me my money, I would be happy. Instead, I will make sure to let all of my friends and family know to beware of any WORX products, that they do not live up to their advertisements.
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Hamilton: Six months until I can make an impact
12 December 2012 – Lewis Hamilton says it will take 'at least six months' until he can make a noteworthy impact on the pace of Mercedes's 2013 challenger, with the 2008 Champion's first test for the Silver Arrows coming next February. Outlining a deficit of what he believes to be one second, the Briton fully understands the task ahead of him.
"I don't see it as a short-term thing. Firstly I don't get in to the car until February so I won't really be able to have a big enough impact until at least six months down the line."
Hamilton went on to talk about the 2014 campaign, when he expects Mercedes to exploit the wide range of regulation changes that will be enforced.
"I think 2014 has to be the most important year, or the most competitive year, but I don't see why we can't try to clinch a few podiums," he added. "If we can get some wins next year; if it just happens to go really, really well then we'll be smiling, but we'll see."
Hamilton is joining Mercedes after a six-season spell at McLaren. The 27-year-old will share the same garage as Nico Rosberg, a former team-mate from karting.


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Insurance Hackers Get Personal Information Of 534 Oklahomans
Hackers attack an Ohio-based insurance company.
And Channel 8 has learned, the personal information of 534 Oklahomans has been compromised..
The computer network used by Nationwide Insurance and Allied Insurance was attacked in early October.
The FBI says, the hackers were able to access social security numbers, driver's license numbers, birth dates, genders and occupations.
However, right now it does not appear that information has been misused at this point.
Insurance Commissioner John Doak says, "If any consumer out there is with nationwide insurance and would like to talk to the Oklahoma Insurance Department about the issue, please contact our office. We'll do our very best to help them."
That number is 1-800-522-0071.
Nationwide Insurance is notifying their affected customers and taking steps to protect their credit.


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This story is officially and now completely canceled. I was thinking about doing a rewrite but after going through the entire piece, the only thing even worth salvaging is our lovely CA pony. Which is why that she will be the only thing I'll keep. If you want to read the story still, go for it. But it won't be edited or changed or such from what is currently on there (I haven't checked in ... a long while). I know it's bad of me, but it is what it is. Hopefully the horrible writing and countless issues don't detract from my next story (when ever that will be).
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Steel has been in the Lunar Guard for months, working hard and doing all the right things. He gets the chance of the lifetime to prove himself for the Commanders. However, all dreams come with a cost and sometimes even worse, nightmares.
Cover Art is a work in Progress. Current picture is of a main character.
I would love to hear it from everypony! So please leave comments on what ya like and don't like, the more criticism the better!
I want to thank my good friend Coffee (Canvas Shade) for providing art for my story and reviewing/editing my story. I will be changing over editors for my other chapters due to his popularity based off his ongoing adventure. (Seriously, its a great story, so go read it!) (Link > http://www.fimfiction.net/story/45880/Committed%21- )


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The Hard Work And Close Bonds Of Competitive College A Cappella
It's been many years since I did my three semesters of college a cappella, but it remains a genre of performance for which I have enormous affection. In 2012, the arrival of Pitch Perfect meant that suddenly, I knew a lot more people who even knew what a college a cappella was. Throw in The Sing-Off on NBC, throw in Pentatonix, throw in the upcoming reality show on the Pop Network (which is called Sing It On, if you want to know what tone they're taking), and you've got a lot more attention on this extracurricular than there's been in the past.
Not all a cappella involves competition by any means (mine didn't), but last weekend, I was in New York for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. I got to see some of the best groups in the country perform, plus a couple of very talented high school groups to make those in the audience feel particularly intimidated.
Four of the eight competing groups spent time chatting with me (including the Northeastern University Nor'easters, who don't appear in the story but who are the one of these teams followed on Sing It On, so you'll have plenty of chances to get to know them), and I met some of the fans who come from far away to see the show. (I talked to two families who literally came to the ICCAs after just Googling a cappella competitions because they liked some combination of The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect and Glee.)
In the story, you'll get to hear them sing, you'll hear some great reflections on the friends you make when you work really hard on a common goal, and you may be surprised how much work goes into creating an arrangement for a group to sing in the first place.
BJ Leiderman does our theme music, and a cappella is enjoying a cultural moment. The 2012 movie "Pitch Perfect" paid tribute to that singing style. The film became so popular it spawned a sequel opening next month and a new documentary series about a cappella on the Pop Network. For college singers, the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella is a really big deal. This year, 300 groups from the U.S. and Europe auditioned for the competition. We went set NPR's Linda Holmes to the finals last weekend to find out why it means so much.
LINDA HOLMES, BYLINE: Voices In Your Head is an a cappella group from the University of Chicago. In a dressing room in the Beacon Theatre in New York, they're getting ready to talk about competing in the finals, when Kari Wei's electronic pitch pipe goes off.
KARI WEI: Oh, I'm so sorry.
HOLMES: Wei wears her pitch pipe on a ribbon around her neck. It even has a nickname - the pitch peanut. It's with her at all times.
WEI: I just figured it's safer to have it. You never know what might come up.
HOLMES: Wei doesn't carry her pitch peanut everywhere because a cappella is popular. She carries it because a cappella is consuming. Here's the bottom line from Brandon Schatt, a member of the Faux Paz - with a Z - from the University of Maryland.
BRANDON SCHATT: We put in a stupid amount of time.
HOLMES: That stupid amount of time, for the Faux Paz, can be 30 hours a week during competition season. That's all to get the 12 minutes of music they sing in the finals just right. Here they are doing the Naughty Boy song "La La La." Like all of the music in this story, this is the actual sound of their competition set.
FAUX PAZ: (Singing) La, la, la. La, la, la...
HOLMES: Sayeef Alam is in Faux Paz too, and at first, he says he's not sure why he works so hard. But the group helps nudge him to an answer.
SAYEEF ALAM: Because I love Faux Paz and we have this goal that not only am I trying to reach, but everyone that I love and care about at University of Maryland is trying to reach that same goal. So not only do I owe it to myself, but I owe it to everyone around me that I love.
ARYSSA BURRS: Sorry - I'm a little emotional about that.
HOLMES: Aryssa Burrs - she's the one getting emotional - says making this connection is part of how they pick people from the start.
BURRS: We all have to unanimously think to ourselves - say out loud, actually - we can't see Faux Paz continuing without this person.
HOLMES: But you don't get to New York on love alone. Nathan Heldman is a jazz pianist and the music director of the SoCal VoCals from the University of Southern California. He does some of their arranging, actually figuring out who should sing what. He says the process is exacting.
NATHAN HELDMAN: We think of certain soloists that we want. So we audition the soloist sometimes even before we finish the arrangement and then we orchestrate. So we figure out where everyone's voice sits best and just certain moments we want to bring out to just really bring the audience in.
HOLMES: It's not about imitating instruments. It's about an entirely different sound. You can hear it in their version of "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley.
SOCAL VOCALS: (Singing) Does that make me crazy? Does that make me crazy? Does that make me crazy? Possibly.
HOLMES: That inventiveness is one reason a cappella has fans who go out of their way to find it. Before the show, out in front of the theater, there are families from Toronto and New Jersey. They don't know who's competing, they just came to watch. Edwin Williams came from Washington, D.C. and got into a cappella through his girlfriend. They've been coming to the finals since 2010.
EDWIN WILLIAMS: I'm rooting for everybody. I just love a cappella. I love music. I love the way melody sounds together. I love the teamwork. It reminds me a lot about sport.
HOLMES: Williams knows from his sports analogies. He used to play for the Chicago Bears. And just like any game in the NFL, the A Cappella Championships had a winner - Nathan Heldman's USC SoCal VoCals, who won for the fourth time. It's his first year in the group and he could hardly wrap his head around it.
HELDMAN: I'm personally in shock and don't feel much of anything right now. But, I guess a lot of the group, it's hit them already. And they're, you know, crying, screaming. A lot of them are over there, you can see the smiles on their faces. I feel so much and nothing at the same time. I don't even know how to describe what I feel right now.
HOLMES: Maybe one way to understand the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella is to go back to Kari Wei, whose University of Chicago group lost to the SoCal VoCals in a squeaker. Their star, Shubha Vedula, who got a special award for outstanding soloist, once competed on "American Idol." But Wei says that for a lot of people, this night is the big one.
WEI: And it's amazing that a cappella provides that for so many people who go through college because, you know, it's true, most of us after this aren't going to do music again. We're going to move on to other professions. But for a moment in time, we had the opportunity to make music together in a way that was very meaningful.
HOLMES: Next year, there will be new songs and new singers. And they'll undoubtedly carry pitch pipes - because you never know what might come up. Linda Holmes, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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PYONGYANG, North Korea, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Il said Friday he is willing, through talks, to resolve the country's nuclear dispute with the international community.
Kim commented on his willingness to consider either bilateral or multilateral discussions during a meeting with China's presidential envoy, Dai Bingguo, in Pyongyang, North Korea, Yonhap, the South Korean news agency reported.
"North Korea will continue to maintain its goal of denuclearization and make efforts for the protection of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula," China's state-run new agency Xinhua quoted Kim as saying. "I hope to resolve this issue through bilateral or multilateral dialogue."
Dai arrived in North Korea Wednesday in a stepped-up regional effort to bring Pyongyang back to denuclearization talks.
North Korea had pledged to end its nuclear program in exchange for diplomatic and economic consideration from other members of the so-called "six-party talks" -- China, Russia, Japan, South Korea and the United States -- but walked away from the table to protest U.N. sanctions imposed over a long-range rocket test. The country conducted its second nuclear test in May, drawing stronger U.N. sanctions.