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ROSS KEMP's new show is set to reveal that MOBILE PHONES in Barlinnie nick are worth a staggering £2,000.
And some lags are getting deliberately thrown behind bars – so they can sell on drugs.
The telly hardman's new show – Ross Kemp Behind Bars – will take a revealing look at life inside one of Scotland's most infamous prisons.
A new clip shows the actor turned documentary maker speaking with one of the guards.
Kemp is shown a tiny mobile phone that's been smuggled inside.
But the Barlinnie guard reveals that the device is actually BIG by comparison.
He said: "People ask us why we can't stop phones getting into prison.
"That's a big phone now, you can get a smaller one than that, and it's about half the thickness."
He revealed there's a lucrative market inside amongst lags, with smartphones fetching thousands.
And he tells Kemp that selling phones can be more lucrative than the drug trade.
The guard said: "That will sell on eBay for around £20 but in here it can go for £600 in here.
"It's more lucrative than the drug dealing.
"Any smartphone would get you £2,000."
Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie is a notorious example of the kind of jail which breeds as much crime as it punishes.
Kemp spends ten days there, trying to get to the bottom of the eternal question "does prison work?" – considering £36,000 is spent on each prisoner per year on average.
The hardman is seen asking the guard if there are individuals who deliberately get themselves thrown into the nick.
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And it's revealed in the clip that there are inmates who break their curfew just to get inside in order to deal drugs.
The guard said: "You'll get people who are on home detention curfew who will breach their curfew with a couple of days to go.
"They'll come in 'banked', full or drugs, and it's there for them to sell and make any amounts of money out of it."
We told you last week how footage shows hardman Kemp making his journey through the nick whilst interviewing various prisoners about their crimes.
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Barakeh: A new stage
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The Higher Arab Monitoring Committee unanimously decided Saturday to reject Israel's demand that the Palestinians recognize it as a "Jewish State" as a part of the peace negotiations. The Palestinians have also announced that they reject the Israeli demand.
The decision was made at the Committee's meeting in Nazareth after Hadash and the Israeli Communist parties demanded that an official stance against the Israeli demand be taken prior to the upcoming Annapolis conference.
An official letter on the matter is expected to be sent to the Israeli government, the Quartet, the Arab League and other relevant bodies.
The demand was made due to fears that defining Israel as a "Jewish State" would bring about "a worsening in the condition of Arab-Israelis and will hinder the realization of the Palestinian refugees' Right of Return."
Former Knesset Member Mohamed Naffa (Hadash) said: "We have no expectations of the Annapolis conference. Nothing good will come out of the White House. This is an important decision primarily for the Palestinian population inside Israel that comprises a significant percentage of the Palestinian people and will be the first to be affected by it."
Hadash Party leader MK Mohammad Barakeh said: "This decision is a new stage of our battle to stay in our homeland."
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Marc Hebert is a senior partner with Jones Walker and practices with the admiralty and maritime, business and commercial transactions, business and commercial litigation and government relations groups. He was an adjunct professor at the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law from 2002-2005, is a member of the GNOBFA Seminar Committee, Greater New Orleans Port Safety Council chairman 2011, 2016, 2017 and 2018; serves on the Southern Yacht Club House and Junior Activities Committees, serves as Legal Counsel to the Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport Council (and board member 2006 to September 2016 and vice chair 2012 to 2016), and is certified/trained in marine incident investigation and root cause analysis (SafeMARINER, LLC). In 1995 and 1996, he worked for the U.S. House of Representatives Government Reform and Oversight Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs, and thereafter, Bracewell & Patterson in Washington, D.C., before returning to New Orleans in 2002. Hebert graduated from Tulane University in 1991, with a B.A. in economics, received his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans in 1994, and earned his LL.M. in Environmental Law from The National Law Center, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in 1996. He is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Virginia, the District of Columbia, Federal Court in the Southern District of Texas, and before the U.S. Court of International Trade.


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Hello and God bless every one. I am asking for God to work on my behalf and move in my Favor over my disability case coming up before the judge. I us e been fighting this for 2 years now . my back is in bad shape and I can't seem to get the doctors to give me the right medicine for pain or to listen to me about my back.. I have had an MRI and my lower lumber 12- 15 is a mess , I'm in constant pain all day and night. Some days I can't work or even work That's how bad it is. I pray God will bless this in my favor and I pray I get my case. Won cause my back won't let me work or stand for long periods .Dear ministry please pray for divine favor and release in my Life through God. I pray for forgiveness and I need this money to get out of debt and not worry how to make ends meet. Thank you and this ministry for your prayers..God Bless!
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This car was supplied to the vendor on 20th September 2008 by Eagle Racing and she benefits from Eagle engineering GT modifications including suspension and brake upgrades etc. The body works of this car is totally rust free. there are two photographic albums which show the car completely stripped, engine out etc and detailed work carried out before the re-paint. The gaps are correct and all panels fit as they should. The interior is in excellent condition. The vendor has asked us to point out that in some artificial light there are signs of micro blistering.
Now onto the mechanics. On 14th November 2011 there is a receipted bill from Sigma Engineering, the renowned Jaguar engine specialists for £5348.84, this included a replacement block, full details in the history file. The car has also had an upgraded to the gearbox and she now benefits from a 5 speed box. The history file is very comprehensive and goes back to 1993. From a glance they appear to be Jaguar Specialists. A number of service books are included from Eagle engineering from 2000- 2008, 24/06/11 for £4212, 05/06/10 for £2214, 22/04/10 for £1988 are just a few examples. This is indicates how well this lovely car has been looked after. Also included in the history file are certificates for wax oiling done by Eagle in 2002 and 2008, old MOTs back to 1997 and also some old tax discs. The V5 records show the car has only had 4 registered owners (including the vendor) since 1977.
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The Peugeot Vittel Salt and Pepper Mill Set - 16cms is the best selling Peugeot acrylic mill and it is easy to see why with its comfortable, and modern shape. A practical, no fuss, robust mill.
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"I had the pleasure of spending some time with photographer Becky DiGiglio and lyricist / musician Justin Pearson (THE LOCUST, Three One G Records, DEAD CROSS), who have recently published an interesting, eye-catching collaborative photo-zine called "Born Upside Down", a collection of photographs and thought-provoking captions that "reveal the grime and rot of life in America". Almost instantly intrigued by both its form and concept, we sat down to discuss the role of the publisher and the processes of constructing a photobook."
Read the interview with photographer Becky DiGiglio and writer Justin Pearson discussing their collaborative photo-zine, BORN UPSIDE DOWN, via IDIOTEQ, here.
BORN UPSIDE DOWN, the newest 36 page print photo-zine by Becky DiGiglio and Justin Pearson, is available now via Pioneers Press as well as Three One G.


text: Eligible Holidays Regular full-time employees are eligible for the holidays below. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to prorated holidays. Iona College observes the following paid holidays annually (unless they fall on a weekend): New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents Day, Easter Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Holidays and Christmas Holidays. The approved holiday schedule to date is as follows: 2019 Holiday Schedule Holiday Date New Year's Day January 1, 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 21, 2019 President's Day February 18, 2019 Special Holiday (for St. Patrick's) March 18, 2019 Holy Thursday April 18, 2019 Good Friday April 19, 2019 Easter Monday April 22, 2019 Memorial Day May 27, 2019 Independence Day July 4, 2019 Special Holiday – After Independence Day Friday, July 5, 2019 Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2019 Columbus Day Monday, October 14, 2019 Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2019 Special Holiday – Before Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2019 Special Holiday – After Thanksgiving Friday, November 29, 2019 Special holiday - Christmas Break Monday, December 23, 2019 Special holiday - Christmas Break Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Special holiday - Christmas Break Thursday, December 26, 2019 Special holiday - Christmas Break Friday, December 27, 2019 Special holiday - Christmas Break Saturday, December 28, 2019 Special holiday - Christmas Break Sunday, December 29, 2019 Special holiday - Christmas Break Monday, December 30, 2019 Special holiday - Christmas Break Tuesday, December 31, 2019 2020 Holiday Schedule Holiday Date New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20, 2020 President's Day Monday, February 17, 2020 St. Patrick's Day Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Holy Thursday Thursday, April 9, 2020 Good Friday Friday, April 10, 2020 Easter Monday Monday, April 13, 2020 Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2020 Independence Day (observed) Friday, July 3, 2020 Independence Day Saturday, July 4, 2020 In order to receive holiday pay you must report for work on your scheduled day before and after the holiday. When a holiday falls within an employee's vacation, the day will be re-scheduled or added to the vacation period. If you are scheduled to work on a holiday you will usually be given an alternate day off with straight time pay within the same bi-weekly pay period. If your supervisor cannot schedule you off within the same pay period, you may elect to receive the holiday as straight time pay.


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It's here! We officially begin with our look at the greatest science fiction novel of all time, Dune. From insightful articles, to thought-provoking analysis, to general reactions and fan speculation, Joe and Rod cover as much as they possibly can before passing out from exhaustion! So strap yourselves in, Landsraad–it's time for the sleeper to awaken!
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PM Modi started his high voltage campaign in Gujarat today with rallies in Bhuj in Kutch district, Jasdan in Rajkot, Chalala in Amreli and Kadodara near Surat, took on the opposition party on issues related to China, Lashkar-e-Taiba's Hafiz Saeed, the surgical strike as well as corruption.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled dig at the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and said that it follows a hit-and-run style politics. While addressing a public rally in Bhuj in Kutch district in Gujarat today, he said that Kejriwal's party keeps abusing and running away, while the Congress party is learning from their hit-and-run style politics. "A new party came up in Delhi, whose style is to keep abusing and running away. I thought the Congress, being an older party would not indulge in such politics but they have also taken this short cut in the past two months and only hurled abuses and lies," he said. The PM was responding to the meme posted by Yuva desh, a youth magazine of Congress on the Twitter account which mocked him for his poor English skills and said that he should restrict himself to selling tea. PM asked the Congress not to mock his "poor origins". PM said, "The Congress dislikes me because of my poor origins. Can a party stoop so low? Yes, a person belonging to a poor family has become PM. They so not hide their contempt for this fact. Yes, I sold tea, but I did not sell the nation." "Why are you mocking poverty? Why are you insulting a poor mother?" he asked.
PM Modi started his high voltage campaign in Gujarat today with rallies in Bhuj in Kutch district, Jasdan in Rajkot, Chalala in Amreli and Kadodara near Surat, took on the opposition party on issues related to China, Lashkar-e-Taiba's Hafiz Saeed, the surgical strike as well as corruption. He accused the Congress vice president of applauding the release of a terrorist in Pakistan and asked why he hugged the Chinese ambassador during the Dokalam standoff. "You are happy to hug the Chinese ambassador, you are clapping at the release of Hafiz Saeed, you cannot respect Indian Army's surgical strike… But why did you speak about it? You could have just remained silent," he said in Bhuj, not specifying how and where Gandhi had hailed Saeed's release.
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At the Bhuj rally, Modi pitched the election as a fight between trust on development and dynastic politics. He asked the people of Gujarat not to forgive Congress leaders as they had levelled baseless allegations on the "son of Gujarat" who has a stainless public life.
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What fictional creature do you wish were real?
After reading EWQ's answer, I have to agree. Anything that can do my housework for me is a must. I'm a little tempted by leprechauns, since they always have that cauldron 'o gold, take it away, and they have to have another one, right? having a leprechaun would be handy, because I can then afford to just pay someone to do my houseworkk, and I can pay for other things… I value versatility. Things that can do the same thing (to the same standard) and more should be more valuable than single-purpose things.


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Selena Rollason, has been photographing in the industry for more than 15 years. Starting as a wedding photographer and family photography specializing in birth photography in early 2011. Selena is highly experienced in all areas of birth photography from home/water birth to hospital births, as well as maternity, newborns and family photography. She is also highly experienced with stillbirth photography and provides free services to families of stillborns or terminally ill children upon request.
In early 2015, Selena enlisted the services of a number of other photographers. These hand picked photographers hail from all four corners of Southeast Queensland and are also AIPP Accredited Professional Photographers with the skills, experience and equipment to beautifully capture births under the official "Brisbane Birth Photography" business (as registered by ASIC). These photographers are led and guided by Selena, and required to follow our strict code of conduct and operational procedures.


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Robert Darzynkiewicz is the Chief Medical Officer of Hazel since its inception. A board certified Emergency Physician, Dr. Darzynkiewicz left a Pediatric Emergency directorship to lead an innovative medical practice in school-based telemedicine. Starting from one school in a pilot program, Dr. Darzynkiewicz has helped grow the Hazel practice that now includes 3 states and 11 school districts. Dr. Darzynkiewicz has worked with his providers to build guidelines on care and solidify trust with districts and families, and the team has seen and treated students in over 7,000 visits. A son of immigrants to the United States and former physician in the Bronx, who served a population that often struggled to get access to the right care, Dr. Darzynkiewicz believes that excellent education, starting from an early age and driven by high quality access to healthcare, is key to success. Working with technology and results-driven operational team, Dr. Darzynkiewicz hopes to maximize students' success in school and life.
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In Marmara College all the classrooms are for twenty. Our classrooms have a spaciousness over world standards with 2.15 m2 per student and 6.8 m3 volume. In our classes there are wireless and unlimited Internet connection, projector, smart board and computer.We have classrooms equipped with modern technology suited for the content of courses, which enable technology supported teaching. In all the hallways, there are study classrooms where students can study with all the branch teachers one-to-one so as to define their inadequacies, ask their questions and make use of their spare time preparing for LYS and YGS exams. Students have the opportunity to study one-to-one with their teachers during the office hours of teachers, between the hours 16:00-17:15 in week days.
In our school, there is also the boarding education opportunity.
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There are also Physics, Physics DEMO, Chemistry, Biology and Multimedia laboratories equipped with the most modern devices at secondary education level. These laboratories are open to all our students and teachers who intend to use them for extracurricular research and project studies. In the laboratory floor there are special labs that are equipped with Internet-enabled computers, projection and sound system for every branch (Maths, Foreign Languages, Natural Sciences, History, Geography, Philosophy, Information Technologies, etc.). All lessons can be held in these labs with modern technological support.


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How to Book Tickets on the NS International Website
This ticket booking website has taken a unique and streamlined approach to its online ticket booking process - which is ideal if you are a regular user.
However, first time users should take time to absorb all the information that's presented and make any necessary adjustments to a booking.
In order to streamline the booking process for an individual, the booking screens on NS International are set up so that the default options when you look up a journey are:
- one adult,
- one way,
- 2nd class,
- no reservation (when reservations are optional).
So if you want to:
book tickets for more than one person,
purchase a return journey,
travel 1st class, or
do want to add a reservation when they're optional
- then you'll need to be proactive and make the necessary selections on the booking screens.
The only language options on NS International are Dutch and English.
All the screens below are taken from the English language version.
The unique approach that NS International takes to train ticket booking is evident on its home page - highlighted above is what's missing, namely there is no opportunity to add your travel dates at this stage of the booking process.
NS International used to only use the Dutch spelling of cities and stations on its search engine, even when using the English language version.
This has been changed, so if you begin to type 'Cologne', the search will find Köln.
But as can be seen NS International uses the Dutch spelling on its drop-down menus, so on these Cologne = Koeln etc,
Also if you want to travel to The Hague, you have to search for 'Den Haag' - and the city centre station is Den Hagg Centraal.
Though this can be inconsistent, as London isn't now translated to the Dutch spelling 'Londen' - on the English version of the site, it is always shown as 'London'.
Also note the star symbol to the left of 'Koeln Hbf - this indicates when a particular destination option is the main station in a city.
Adding more than one passenger to a booking:
The default on the home page is that you will be booking tickets for one adult.
If you want to add another adult, a senior, or a child to the booking, you have to click the symbol on the home page that looks like a pen - which we have circled above.
A secondary screen then pops up, as shown below - and on this screen you can use the drop down options to choose child, youth or senior tickets AND then click on 'Add another passenger'.
So adding someone else to the booking is a three step process.
2a: CHOOSING A JOURNEY (dates of travel)
As there is no opportunity to enter a travel date on the home page - this second stage of the booking process on NS International, is where you choose a travel date.
If your travel date is fixed you can click on it.
Click on the row of months towards the top of the screen, if you want to book further ahead than the two months initially presented.
Finding the cheapest tickets:
However, as can be seen above, the dates underlined in yellow are the dates on which the cheapest possible (2nd class) prices are available.
If you initially don't see any yellow lines, you may need to select different months further ahead, in order to see on which future dates the cheapest possible tickets are available.
Though the cheapest price may only be available on journeys which involve a change of train.
Also note that the prices shown are for a one way (single) journey - the opportunity to ALSO add a return (two way) journey is available at the NEXT STAGE of the booking process.
Also available at the next stage of the booking process is the opportunity to select the departure time.
2b: CHOOSING A JOURNEY (time of travel)
When you have selected a travel date, you will access the journey details page.
You DON'T click on 'Select a travel time' - instead what it's instructing you to do is to choose a journey from the options shown in the left hand column.
The default display is the morning's departures - so if you want to travel after midday or later, you can click on the afternoon or evening buttons at the top of the page.
Only the first six departures of the morning/afternoon/day will be shown, so if you need to depart or arrive later, you will need to click the somewhat hidden 'later' button - which we have circled above.
Also, note that on the above image, because we have selected a journey - the right hand side of the screen has now been populated with the ticket booking information.
Booking 1st class tickets:
This booking tickets stage is when NS International provides the opportunity to select 1st class tickets.
You'll see the journey info on the left includes the cost of a 1st class tickets, but if you want to book a 1st class ticket, you need to be proactive and click on the button on the booking info, on the right hand side of the screen.
Note that the price difference with a 2nd class ticket is shown.
If you will be taking a train on which reservations are available, but optional, the ICE trains and the IC Berlijn trains on routes between The Netherlands and Germany - something to keep in mind is that the 2nd class price you will see, doesn't include the €4 cost of the seat reservation.
So if you would want to reserve when travelling 2nd class, on this example, the price difference is only €6 - because the 1st class ticket price includes a complimentary seat reservation.
What to look out for on the ticket booking screen:
This is the key stage of the ticket booking process on NS International - hence the large number of circles, on the image above.
That's because this ticket selection stage of booking tickets on the NS International website also functions as a journey information page.
The key things to look out for are:
(1) Direct or Indirect Trains - circled in yellow:
This is the stage of the booking process at which you can either (a) check that you will be travelling on a direct train, or (b) make sure you'll be travelling on a direct train.
NS International doesn't provide an option to only show the direct trains on its search results, so note that the example above, typically includes both direct and indirect journey options.
The two things to look out for, if you want to know that the journey option you've been given IS for a direct train, are:
(i) the use of 0s
(ii) that only one type of train is shown for this journey.
Note that this is also the opportunity to check which type of train you will be travelling by.
(2)The cheapest price - circled in blue:
The travel date selection screen also shows the cheapest prices available per day for your journey, but as can be seen above on this journey selection screen, that price may only be available on indirect journeys,
(3) Selecting 1st class tickets - circled in green:
Re-iterating the point we have made above, that if you want to travel 1st class, you have to select 1st class tickets ,by clicking on this button.
Note that a summary of the 1st class travel benefits is shown in the blue info box - featured is the key piece of info, that 1st class tickets include a complimentary seat reservation.
(4) Taking note of the ticketing terms and conditions - circled in orange:
The default*, whether you have chosen 2nd or 1st class, is the cheapest type of ticket = the 'Non-flex fare' ticket.
*If these 'Non-flex fare' tickets have sold out on your chosen departure, the default will be the 'Mid-flex fare' - unless that has sold out as well.
It's worth clicking on the 'Fare Conditions' box to discover more about the extra benefits of booking the Mid-Flex tickets.
However, note that the default 'Non-flex fare' ticket(s) CAN'T be refunded or exchanged, if you subsequently need to change your travel plans.
So if that won't suit, you'll need to be proactive and select a different type of ticket.
What we do particularly like on NS International, is that the price difference with choosing the more flexible type of tickets, is clearly shown.
Making a seat reservation:
Note that the booking path, that we're illustrating with these examples, is a journey by ICE trains on which reservations are available, but optional - when BOOKING 2ND CLASS TICKETS.
(The exact same steps can be applied when looking up a journey by IC Berlijn trains).
If you have chosen a journey by THESE trains, at this ticket selection stage of making a booking, you will also see this information.
You WON'T see this red box, if you have
(1) opted to travel 1st class on the ICE or IC Berlijn trains, your seat reservation will be included with this ticket
(2) chosen a journey by Eurostar or Thalys trains - because the seat reservation will be included with your ticket.
(3) chosen a journey by 'IC Bruxelles' trains - because seat reservations aren't available on those trains.
But if you do see this red box and WANT TO ADD A RESERVATION, you will need to click on it.
Do so and you will then see...
The new total price, circled bottom right, will include the cost of the seat reservation.
Also note the 'State seat preference' facility - you'll also see this when a complimentary seat reservation is included with your ticket.
But on NS International you can only choose your seating preferences - 'window' or 'aisle' etc, you CAN'T select specific seats from a seating plan.
Rail pass users cannot book reservations on NS International - for journeys by Thalys and Eurostar they can be booked online on B-Europe, for journeys by IC and ICE train they can be booked online on DB.
Booking a return journey:
Note that all the steps we have described above are for a one-way journey.
If you want to book a return journey on NS International the steps to take are:
(1) Choose your outward journey and ticket options following the steps shown above
(2) Click on the 'Choose a return trip' button, which you'll see at the bottom right of the 'Ticket Options' page.
(3) Repeat the same steps for your return journey as you've taken when choosing your outward journey.
A tad annoyingly, the website won't remember whether you chose 1st class tickets, or the type of ticket you selected for your outward journey etc.
Note that if you DON'T want to book a return journey, you'll need to be proactive and click on the 'Continue with one way' option.
Checking your journey details - particularly if your journey involves a change of train:
On this ticket selection page there is a also a 'Show Details' link
You can click this if you want to check the details of the tickets you are about to book, do so and you will see the equivalent of...
Note that the 'details' of the journey you will be taking are only summarised on this screen.
If your journey involves making a connection between trains:
You can check the details of your connection(s) if the journey you will be taking involves a change of train, but you will have to use a different method.
A prompt that your journey will involve a change of train can be found back towards the top of the ticket selection screen.
If you see '1 x transfers' or '2 x transfers' etc, your journey will involve a change of train.
If it does, we very much recommend clicking on the 'Show Route' link - do so and you will see a screen that will be the EQUIVALENT of...
What we have circled in this EXAMPLE, is the only opportunity on NS International to check the time you'll have to change trains, on the journey option which you are being offered.
Our advice would be to ideally avoid connections which allow less than 30 mins to change trains and to think twice if the connecting time between trains is less than 20 mins.
As will be seen you will have a generous 30 minutes in which to complete your booking.
So plenty of time to make the most of another opportunity to check the conditions of your booking.
(and contact other members of your travelling party, to check whether you want to switch to 'full-flex tickets' which can be refunded, etc).
Something else worth noting on this page is that the ticket type is described as 'Mid-flex', which is the NS name for the ticket, but under the 'Good to Know' section, the German name of the ticket, 'Europa Sparpreis', is used.
However, what particularly matters is the easy to miss information, that the mid-flex/Europa Sparpreis tickets is departure specific - book it and you have to travel on that particular train.
Another, less obvious, advantage of the full-flex ticket is the fact that it can be used on any train on that day.
Two key things to note before accessing the final stage of the booking - 'Proceed to payment details'.
(1) the personal information you enter must match the details on your passport.
(2) It is not possible to receive tickets booked on NS International by post, or to collect them at station - from a ticket desk or ticket machine.
If you don't want to print the tickets, which will be emailed to you, you can download the NS app after you have made your booking.
Enter your booking reference number into the NS app and you can download your tickets to your mobile device - you can then use the barcode on the download to open the ticket gates AND can also show your mobile device to the conductor on the train.


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Putting together a three-day sales meeting for 250 people for a reputable pharmaceutical company such as Omega Pharma in the green heart of the Sonian Forest sounds like a job for Fast Forward.
For three days the amazing Dolce La Hulpe resort was the setting for pharmaceutically tinted meetings, get-togethers, presentations,… business in short, but there was also time and space for relaxation. Receptions, dinners and after-parties for instance, but also fun-packed team building events such as an ice sculpture workshop, an obstacle course with 2 CVs, a game of football bowling, etc. Makes you want to have a sales/management/executive job at Omega Pharma. My CV is on its way!
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Monroe to host cheer camp this summer
MONROE — The Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor Panther Cheer Camp for girls 5 to 14 from 9 a.m. to noon July 8 through 11 at Masuk High School, 1014 Monroe Turnpike.
This is a four-day instructional camp where girls will receive expert instruction from experienced high school coaches and cheerleaders. Participants will receive instruction in all phases of cheerleading, dance, jumps and stunting taught in small groups each day.
Additionally, camp participants will learn cheers and perform a routine for spectators on the final day of camp.
The fee is $135 for Monroe residents and $150 for non-residents. For more detailed information, contact Christine Sullivan at 203-394-8310.


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Robert Mugabe, the guerrilla leader who led Zimbabwe to independence in 1980, died Friday at age 95, two years after the army brought an ignominious end to almost four decades of his iron-fisted rule.
Following are reactions to his death from Zimbabwe and around the world.
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Twitter
Cde (Comrade) Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africans join the people and government of Zimbabwe in mourning the passing of a liberation fighter and champion of Africa's cause against colonialism.
Under President Mugabe's leadership, Zimbabwe's sustained and valiant struggle against colonialism inspired our own struggle against apartheid and built in us the hope that one day South Africa too would be free.
During the decades of our own struggle, Zimbabwe's liberation movement supported our own liberation movement to fight oppression on multiple fronts. After Zimbabwe achieved independence, the apartheid state brutalized and violated Zimbabwe as punishment for supporting our own struggle.
Many Zimbabweans paid with their lives so that we could be free. We will never forget or dishonor this sacrifice and solidarity.
Zimbabwean Opposition Senator and Rights Lawyer David
Coltart, on Twitter
He was a colossus on the Zimbabwean stage & his enduring positive legacy will be his role in ending white minority rule & expanding a quality education to all Zimbabweans.
Nelson Chamisa, leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change, on Twitter
My condolences to the Mugabe family and Africa for the passing on of Zimbabwe's founding president. This is a dark moment for the family because a giant among them has fallen. May the lord comfort them.
Even though I and our party, the MDC, and the Zimbabwean people had great political differences with the late former president during his tenure in office, and disagreed for decades, we recognize his contribution made during his lifetime as a nation's founding president.
There's so much to say for a life of 95 years and national leadership spanning over 37 years but in the true spirit of Ubuntu, we would like to give this moment to mourning but there will be time for greater reflection.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Geng Shuang
Geng said Mugabe was an outstanding liberation movement leader and statesman for Zimbabwe who had defended his country's independence, opposed foreign interference and promoted good cooperation with China.
We are deeply saddened by his passing and express sincere sympathies to the Zimbabwean people, government and to Mr. Mugabe's family.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta
In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family, his relatives and the people of Zimbabwe who, for many years, he served with commitment and dedication.
Words cannot convey the magnitude of the loss as former President Mugabe was an elder statesman, a freedom fighter and a Pan-Africanist who played a major role in shaping the interests of the continent … a man of courage who was never afraid to fight for what he believed in even when it was not popular.
Tanzanian President John Magufuli
Africa has lost one of its bravest and Pan-Africanist leaders, who led by example in opposing colonialism.
Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Information Energy Mutodi, on Twitter
Rest in Peace President Robert Mugabe. There is no doubt you were an African icon, a statesman of a rare character and a revolutionary.
Mpho Balopi, Secretary General, Botswana Democratic Party
Cde Mugabe was one of Africa's most renowned freedom fighters and also one of the founding fathers of what is today known as SADC (the intergovernmental Southern African Development Community, whose headquarters are in Botswana).
The history of our respective parties' fraternal relations would be incomplete without mention of Uncle Bob, as he was affectionately known. It is beyond any doubt that he leaves an indelible mark on the politics of the region.
Source: Voice of America


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Over my 48 years in the construction business, it has been my intent to develop a vibrant and dynamic organization with the capabilities to meet and exceed the community's needs. The emerging result of that effort is All American Foundation Repair & Drainage INC. We won the confidence and respect of owners and engineers alike.
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The ability to deliver begins with our people and entwines into the overall fabric and performance of the elements essential to the sound operation and progress of a foundation contractor. It is our consideration that growth is not an end unto itself, but rather is a product of personal and corporate philosophy, which gives the highest priority to integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Our people are encouraged and supported to be the best that they can be and endeavor to perform services in such a manner that we are invited back again and again to do work for our customers. This philosophy has proved so valid that we continue to build an almost flawless reputation among our customers, suppliers, and professions throughout the industry. As a direct result, the basis of our business and expansion can be founded on referrals and repeat business.
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TROK Chair, beech
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"When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you," sang the great Louis Armstrong, as if he were gazing on this very chair. Striking details like silky smooth solid wood, round tapered legs and an overhanging seat cushion show how craftsmanship and playfulness can work in harmony.
Solid beech wood, upholstery
Choose your wood finish, then select from our Elementals upholstery range of contract-grade fabric, vinyl and leather, all inspired by the colors of nature
- List Price:
- $1,194.00 – $1,774.00
- Dimensions
- 19.7w | 20.9d | 30.7h/18.9 seat height inches
- Item Code
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- Weight
- 17 lbs
- Lead Time
- 10-12 weeks
- Fabric Yardage:
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Welcome to my wedding photography page.
I have one package – R11 500 and it includes the following :
- Coverage from the bride and grooms prep
- Coverage of the ceremony
- Couple Shoot
- Coverage of the reception
- Night shoot
– About me
My name is Marleen and I am a wedding photographer.
I would love to photograph your wedding day.
My approach to a wedding is simple – I document it. Capturing real moments between you and your loved ones is essential to me. I like paying attention to detail and thrive on natural human interaction and spontaneity.
I believe a photographer should not be judged on one or two good photos, the best photographer should be able to get great photo after great photo for more than 10 hours at your wedding.
After photographing more than 600 weddings, what I do have is a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. (Let me know if you got the movie reference, and I might give you a small discount)
So instead of just viewing one or two of my favorite shots, view a complete wedding or two of mine :
- Jason and Leanne
- Kayla and Greg
- Countless more on my blog
- If you want to see photos I have taken at a specific venue, scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the "venue/categories" box.
– What do you receive
You receive a Flash drive with a minimum of ±400 photos. (not limited)
On the flash drive is a folder with all the original color photos as well as a folder with all the edited photos.
All the photos are in original high-quality format. I also do not watermark or copy protect any of the photos. In other words, you will be able to print and or copy them as much as you want.
– Traveling wedding photographer
I have photographed weddings all over South Africa and love road trips to all the corners of our diverse and beautiful country.
I don't like to complicate things and believe that less is more. One package, one price.
– Pricing
I charge R11 500 and this includes :
- 1 Photographer – Me, unless I am already booked then I recommend my trusty sidekick Geraldine, but this will be discussed as and when applicable.
- Coverage from the bride and groom's preparations, up to the last formalities.±10hours, but I do not own a stopwatch, so please enjoy your wedding 🙂
- A flash drive with all the original color and edited photos from your wedding. ±400 photos – but this is just a number 🌸
– Albums
Designer Albums can be ordered after the wedding when you have received and viewed your photos and picked your favorites.
Wedding Albums can cost anything between R1500 up to R8000 depending on the style, cover type, paper type etc. of the Album.
– To recap, this is what I cover on the day :
- I photograph the getting ready, ladies and guys.
- The full ceremony from arriving in the bridal vehicle up to the confetti
- Canapés / Pre-drinks and initial congratulations from guests
- Family photos
- Couple-shoot and bridal party shots
- Reception entrance
- All the Speeches with reaction shots
- First dance, close-ups, wides, and reactions
- Father-daughter dance
- Games incl. bouquet toss and garter throw
- Cake cutting
- Guests dancing and/or bar games
– Contact me
Phone / SMS / WhatsApp : 071 353 1900 or
Email me: email@example.com or
Fill in the form below to find out if I am still available for your date.
Please note, I do not use your info to spam you, nor will I ever sell your info to third parties.
I might take a bit longer to respond on weekends because that is when I am usually at weddings. During the week I am like a ninja to respond.
Thank you for taking the time to read through my wedding photographer page. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Hopefully, we can meet and talk over a cup of coffee.


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Awards presented at the NewSpace Business Plan Competition (NSBPC), a "Shark Tank" style contest for commercial space startups went to Skyrora, a Scotland-based firm, that is working to provide cost-effective and reliable launch services to Low-Earth Orbit.
Apollo 11's 50th anniversary will be very memorable for one space startup with its own "moonshot" goals for affordable launch systems. Skyrora Space Technologies has won the NewSpace Business Plan Competition (NSBPC), a "Shark Tank" style contest for commercial space startups. Skyrora, a Scotland-based firm, is working to provide cost-effective and reliable launch services to low-Earth orbit. The company was awarded $2,500 and well-deserved recognition for its vision and accomplishments.
During the challenge, Skyrora's Anfisa Anikushina presented two rockets in development, including the Skyrora 1 main suborbital rocket and Skyrora XL three-stage rocket. Skyrora is also working to make launches greener with the use of hydrogen peroxide oxidizers, ideal for the volatile weather conditions of Scotland.
"The winners had a sophisticated business plan with a realistic pathway to building revenue in a burgeoning market that is ripe for this kind of service," said Richard Godwin, Venture Partner at Starbridge Venture Capital.
St. Louis-based Stofiel Aerospace, a balloon-based small satellite launch startup, earned the $1000 Audience Choice Award. 13-year old Belladonna Stofiel presented the business plan.
"What started out as a project to me and my dad became so much bigger. It's now a family," Stofiel said. "Three generations of our family have come together to present an image of the future of spaceflight and technology."
The four other finalists were Blue Asteroids, Exodus Space Corporation, Green Launch and Phoenix Launch Systems.
Space is one of the most difficult of businesses to enter. NSBPC finalists demonstrated they are on a positive trajectory toward making their vision a reality. Prior to the competition, the finalists were also provided with the opportunity to go through a virtual accelerator and attended a day-long bootcamp on pitching investors.
The competition is organized by the Center for Space Commerce and Finance and generously sponsored by the Heinlein Prize Trust for commercial space, with additional support from SpaceFund, SSL, the Space Entrepreneur Summit, Brand Delta-V and the New World Institute.
The competition was held at the NewSpace Conference in Seattle, an annual event for space startups, established companies and government agencies along with private and tech investors.


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Clarets striker Sam Vokes has asked Burnley Football Club to pass on his sincere thanks to all supporters and fellow professionals for the kind messages of support.
Sam is set to undergo surgery next week on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained last weekend.
And the Welsh striker said he has been overwhelmed with the well-wishes from Clarets fans, the support from former clubs and other players and staff.
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Information Management System
BPG's mapping department has developed an ISM (information management system) through ESRI for internal use to maximize efficiency in day to day mapping objectives.
What is ESRI? ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) is an international supplier of geographic information software, web GIS, and geodatabase management applications located in Redlands, California.
The program created via ESRI's software services logs 15,000+ miles of our driven LiDAR data, aerial data, boundaries, irrigation, moratoriums, and so much more on an interactive map. It also highlights areas where data has not been obtained. Making where we have and haven't been clear. Not only will this program create efficiency internally, the ISM will also make it easier for us to communicate with potential customers about jobs with our extensive database at our fingertips easily accessed from any device with an internet connection.
For more information about our ISM please contact us and for more information about our mapping department in general please visit the department page.


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here. Better yet, buy it from my website using the current hostess code (ZSQU7Q63) and then follow the link to enter your Paper Pumpkin code. That way you get the thank you from me for using the hostess code when you order. I believe I read the kit makes 8 cards. Remember, you must be signed up at the Paper Pumpkin site by May 10 to get this kit.
*Thursday, June 9, 7:00pm: Stamp and Sip (think Wine and Design for stamping). Buy the May Paper Pumpkin kit and we'll assemble them at Stamp and Sip. Like Wine and Design, bring your own beverage and snacks. Socializing begins at 6:30pm for those who can make it earlier; stamping begins at 7:00pm.


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Hello there my creative lovelies!!! Today I get to share with you all my latest layout using the new 3Quarter Designs Beach House Collection. I love doing beach theme layouts and this collection is perfect!!!!
I used "Bach" patterned paper for my background along with some corrugated cardstock. I did a little bit of fussy cutting to cut out the anchor and starfish from the same sheet. I added some stenciling and sprays by Art Anthology.
For my photo cluster I used "Warf", " Underwater" and "Sea Air" Elements sheets along with the shutter chipboard and the chipboard title.
To finish off the layout I added some stamping, flowers, art stones and cheese cloth.


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This sturdy flashlight is four-fold suitable for hunting and fishing. Because the "QC" in its name stands for "Quattro colour" and refers to its four practical light colours: normal white light, red light for glare-free night vision, green light for observing the game and blue light for tracking. If required, you can even send out signals to the P7QC. You can, therefore, react correctly to every situation – or simply light up the forest path in front of you.
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Cold Comfort
They say the darkest hour is just before dawn and for me the coldest moment follows on when getting out of a snug downy sleeping bag just as daylight arrives on a winter camp. Flysheet crisp with frost. Cold air nipping at my nose. Fighting the urge to bury myself back inside the dark warmth of that downy bag. It's a tough one.
To make things easier I have my stove and kettle set up the night before so I can lite it from my bag and retreat back inside to watch the purple glow quietly boil the days first brew. I use a trangia so it's a slow affair with time to get used to the idea of getting up and out. Sweet black coffee is drunk from the comfort of my bag. Shoulders eased outside and sitting up it is a slow rebirth on cold winter mornings.
As the coffee slaps me awake the stove goes back on for porridge and as I eat I let the last of the meths burn off. The dancing flame and light give an illusion of warmth to my cold berth. This waking ritual might take half an hour or sometimes more. By the end of coffee and porridge the meths splutters out and I'm half out of my bag thinking of getting boots on,unzipping the door and standing upright like some dazed and wobbley new born beast forced into it's first day.
Best thing about getting out and upright is the long slash I've been putting off for the last 3 hours!
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Here at Roto-Rooter our motto is "and away go troubles down the drain." With our expert plumbing technicians, we ensure that this is true. But what if your troubles go down the drain and there is something wrong with the pipe? Cleaning out your plumbing lines can ensure that your troubles do go down the drain and do not go somewhere else. There are a myriad of factors that work against your pipes, but, at Roto-Rooter, we take our motto very seriously. We do not want today's troubles sent down the drain to become tomorrow's disaster. Luckily, if you happen to have an issue, Roto-Rooter has a 24-hour helpline at 800-768-6911, but here are some tips and things to look out for to ensure you will not have any issues.
During winter, the cold and shifting ground can be brutal on your pipes and can cause your pipes to burst or break. Doing a basic cleaning helps the Roto-Rooter team discern where the break is, allowing them to tend to the problem quickly. Grease buildups or foreign objects can obstruct flow, but routine cleaning can prevent these minor problems from developing into major problems. Cleaning also assists in finding pipes that are corroded, bellied, or compromised by an ingrown root. These three factors can prevent your troubles from disappearing completely down the drain, but, by cleaning regularly, they can disappear in no time.
Cleaning your pipes also helps your plumbing run smoothly and safely. A clogged or damaged pipe cannot let you know that it's having issues, so you must be aware of your pipes' needs. A routine cleaning is a complex plumbing job, but Roto-Rooter's expert team can perform this task quickly and efficiently. A Roto-Rooter consultant can inspect for any potential damage and can perform a routine cleaning before the problem develops further. Being on top of your pipes' health and wellbeing is crucial. Doing routine cleaning can allow for you to understand your specific needs. If you do a cleaning and think something is wrong with your pipes, you can get in contact with Roto-Rooter's highly trained staff and they can come and look into the problem.
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Dollars in your bank account will buy you virtually anything provided you can spend them. But there are occasions when you cannot spend them. You are normally dependent on the use of the internet, particularly if you happen to be in a remote location. And if your internet devices like cell phone and the laptop get discharged, then God help you. Such situations can arise during camping, touring, climbing, site-seeing, etc. A mobile power supply is particularly useful if you do not want to convert a pleasure trip into an undesirable experience. Planning a trip means you need to consider a mobile power supply also. What should you consider when choosing a mobile power supply? There are many factors. Read more here
Capacity is expressed differently for different devices. In case of power banks, it is expressed in terms of AH or mAH. How many devices and with what capacity will you need to recharge, and how many times during your outing will you need to do that, will determine the minimum capacity of the supply. In case of generators it is the wattage or the current limit at the rated voltage. Fuel storage will limit the total power delivered by the generator.
Current rating
Maximum current rating of a supply can separately limit the performance of a supply. This is especially applicable to chargers for laptop and cell phones. A power bank would be an example
Will it perform when required? What are the chances of a failure? Manufacturer's figures are more reliable than reviews because the manufacturer can be legally held responsible. Favorable reviews can often be solicited ones.
What type of warranty does the manufacturer provide? Is it a total or a partial warranty, and for how long.
Size and Weight
The size and weight must be commensurate with your trip requirements. Larger capacities will normally be provided by large designs.
The terminal type is important. A baby must be able to take the bottle. Your power supply must have terminals which mate (directly or through adapters) with your equipment to be powered or charged.
Multiple outputs
How many power outlets are available to simultaneously supply a number of devices. Especially in camping, you may need to plug in multiple devices, e.g., a refrigerator, a television, oven, laptop, etc.
Input Options
In case of chargeable storage devices like power banks, what input options are available to feed the supply itself. For example, can it be charged from the mains where available, or a set of solar panels?
Power Stability
Power stability is an important parameter. Drawing current from a source tends to reduce the output voltage as current flow causes a drop in the source internal resistance. A good regulation system will reduce this effect and provide a stable output within the specified range.
Power Quality
In case of sinewave sources how close is the output to a pure sinewave? Deviations are expressed as distortion. Motorized equipment can malfunction when working off a distorted output. The specified distortion limit must be low and within the specifications for sensitive loads.


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This pay-what-you-can restaurant is fighting hunger and obesity in rural Missouri
Renewal Awards finalist Take Root Cafe welcomes everyone to its table for a local, nourishing meal
Meet the finalists for The Renewal Awards, a project of The Atlantic and Allstate. These individuals are the forces behind the 25 nonprofits competing for $150,000 in grant money. Ten winners will be announced March 27 at The Renewal Summit in New Orleans, on TheAtlantic.com, and here, on The Renewal Project.
Food is a surefire way to bring people together. In the small town of Kirksville, Missouri—located in one of the poorest counties in the state—one restaurant is bringing local, sustainable food to its community in a way that everyone, even families who are struggling, can afford to take part.
Take Root Cafe offers nourishing, high-quality meals on a pay-what-you-can basis. According to the nonprofit restaurant's co-founder Jessica Parks, Kirksville—population 17,000—is similar to many small towns in America that are facing issues of hunger, obesity, and other health-related illnesses, as well as a lack of services and resources compared to larger cities. Take Root is helping to serve some of its community needs. The nonprofit, which is located in the town's center square, partners with other local organizations to expand their reach to those in need, and they provide educational opportunities for residents to learn about health, wellness, cooking, and fitness. We asked Parks to tell us where she got her passion for service and how she and her husband Tracy came up with the idea for the community-style restaurant. The following is an edited and condensed version of our Q&A. Follow Take Root Cafe on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter at @TakeRootCafe.
Describe some of the community projects take Root Cafe is currently working on.
Take Root Cafe is a pay-what-you-can community cafe. We believe that everyone deserves access to fresh and nourishing food, no matter if they can pay or not. On a daily basis we are open to the public 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. We serve everyone who walks in a local and organic meal. We are trying to blur the lines between the "haves" and the "have-nots." You may be sitting at our community tables next to someone who donated $100 for their meal, or nothing at all. It's an exciting community experiment in generosity and love.
In addition to offering this service, we actively reach out to low income populations through monthly community partner meals. We partner with another nonprofit to offer their clients a free meal together at the cafe. We want to make sure that our cafe model is approachable and that low-income families and individuals feel comfortable in our space, so we invite them as a group for their first meal. Then we hope they can come back and participate in the cafe by volunteering and/or eating.
Another very important thing we value at Take Root is community events and education. On a weekly basis we offer our space as a platform for Community Skills Share where members of our community teach each other skills in the areas of health, wellness, food, cooking, fitness, and sustainability. We also have volunteer-led knitting groups, quilting, yoga, and other pop-up events. We want our space to be a gathering spot for positive change and grassroots activism in the community. Take Root also hosts monthly documentary films, seasonal plant walks, and an Annual Community Roots Festival. These are all free to the public or on a pay-what-you-can basis.
How did you start your community work?
I grew up in southern California and Seattle. Much of my childhood experiences growing up with a poor single mom and in very diverse neighborhoods led me to work with refugees and immigrants in college. I began volunteering in an after-school program for refugee children from Eritrea. I loved it. There was so much for me to learn from these children, maybe more than they had to learn from me. I was amazed at their resiliency and desire for a better life here in America. I also loved the feeling of community that I had with them. This led me to continue community work in Kansas City, Missouri, with a refugee resettlement agency. It was there that I worked with refugees who were in a farming program and discovered my own love of farming and growing food.
What inspired you to do this work?
After learning about our current food system in America, and how that negatively affects so many—from what is being sprayed on food to the food waste we produce to the quality of food offered to those on a budget—I was compelled to act, to make a difference, but I didn't know exactly what that should look like. My husband, 5-month-old son, and I left the country in 2012 and traveled for nearly two years abroad and in the states visiting sustainable farms and communities. We finally landed in Kirksville of all places and decided to make this our home.
Our vision is to create a more compassionate, thriving, and economically strong community through local and sustainable food.
Kirksville has a food insecurity rate that is nearly 1 in 4 people. One-third of our adult population is obese. Our children will live sicker and die younger if we don't do something to change this. While hunger and obesity are often looked at as separate issues, we should be looking at them together, along with food waste and how we farm. Due to federal subsidies of corn, soy, and wheat, the relative prices of high sugar, high fat, processed foods have gone down 40 percent since the 1980s, while the prices of fresh fruits and vegetables have gone up 40 percent, meaning that if someone is struggling to make ends meet and they have to choose between a bag of chips and a head of broccoli, they will choose the bag of chips because it has more calories and will fill their belly for longer. My experiences traveling and learning about these issues inspired me to look at them holistically and get into this very needed community work that aims to positively change our food culture in America.
What ways are you helping to make your community thrive?
The stories that I get to hear after people experience Take Root for for the first time lets me know the impact of what we are doing. People are inspired to make positive change in their lives, whether that's eating healthier, volunteering, or changing to live more sustainability—we are impacting our community on so many levels. We can't just feed people's bellies, while ignoring the social needs they have. Take Root is addressing health, community, sustainability, and hunger simultaneously. We can't do it alone though, and that's my favorite part. We are leading the way to create a local foods system that feeds and works for everyone, but we are not the only ones. We are collaborating with other nonprofits in town. We are working with student groups to help them with projects. We are working with the city to bring more community events downtown. We are supporting farmers to continue to produce locally and ethically raised products. Our vision is to create a more compassionate, thriving, and economically strong community through local and sustainable food.
What do you love about your community?
I love the people. It's funny, the Kirksville's slogan is "Where people make the difference." But it's true! When we first started this project, we got a lot of people telling us this was a crazy idea—that you couldn't offer the highest quality food on a donation basis only; people would take advantage of it. But even with the doubts, our community came together to fundraise over $80,000 to get the cafe open. And many of those donations came from everyday people. Now that we're open, they have continued to inspire me through donating and supporting us. Anytime we need help with something, people step up so fast to offer a helping hand. For example, just recently, our coffee grinder broke and we posted a note on Facebook that we were looking for a new one. In just one day, the local coffee shop donated a commercial one to us, which was better than the previous one! This really is such a giving and kind community.
What's one thing you want outsiders to know about your community?
Kirksville is like so many struggling rural towns in America, dealing with poverty, hunger, and lack of resources, compared to larger cities. However, the people here, while they don't have a lot, they give what they can and they are so friendly. When I lived in big cities, I didn't know my neighbors or community very well. Living here in Kirksville, I know so many people and it's so great to see a friendly face wherever I go. Sometimes in the cafe, I'm reminded of the Cheers theme song, "Where everybody knows your name …" I really believe that Take Root is bringing people together, not only to feed those who are hungry, but to create a deeper sense of community, that is needed deeply in America. For so many, we've lost a sense of connection to each other, to our food, and to the land. Take Root is trying to bring that back and this community gives me so much hope for that.
What leader or leaders inspire you?
Young people like Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, the Youth Director of Earth Guardians, or Malala Yousafzai, founder of the Malala Fund inspire me. While the problems we are facing on this Earth can seem overwhelming sometimes, I find inspiration from the youth. Our young people are being born into a world that doesn't have a set future, and instead of allowing the world to happen to them, they are changing the world and coming up with new and innovative approaches to our problems. This gives me so much hope for the future, that we can change and create a more positive future for our children and grandchildren. That's why Take Root is so important. It's not about one thing. It's about bringing people together, creating community, feeding people physically and spiritually, changing our food culture, and moving in a positive direction as one community and one world.


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Last week I was asked to deliver a keynote address as part of the Ministerial Programme at MWC19 in Barcelona on the jobs of the future and the rise of the digital citizen. Together with an esteemed group of panellists, we shared our thoughts on the role of technology, specifically AI, machine learning and automation, on the jobs market.
Chaired masterfully by Mohammad Chowdhury of PwC, we first heard from Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). She noted that while globalization – including a phenomenal expansion of trade – has helped lift millions out of poverty, not nearly enough people have benefited, and tremendous challenges remain.
Before our session, Isabel and I discussed how technology is starting to commoditise white-collar jobs. This resonates with the research outlined in David Nordfors' and Vint Cerf's book 'The People Centered Economy: The New Ecosytem of Work', to which I recently contributed.
In it they state if white-collar jobs are commoditised there will be more competition for lower skilled jobs. Indicators include the steady reduction in the inclusion of disabled and old people in the workforce since the start of the Internet era (before which, there was an upwards trend).
This is clearly a significant warning sign, and reminiscent of the industrial revolution where swift changes in technology led to the automation of agriculture and crafts, obliterating old jobs in homes and fields and creating new ones in factories. It led to Marx and Engels writing The Communist Manifesto, which of course plunged billions of people into misery and gave rise to numerous dictatorships with dysfunctional economies.
It's well worth a read.
Back in Barcelona, I reminded everyone that while the industrial revolution saw technology impact manual labour (hands), and machine learning and AI are rapidly replicating our intellectual abilities (head), fortunately humans still have the advantage when it comes to intuition and emotional intelligent (hearts)!
Mohammad then chaired a wide-ranging panel discussion featuring Anny Pinto, Group Data Privacy Officer, Adecco Group; Rose Stuckey Kirk, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Verizon; Alexandra Badenoch, Group Executive Transformation and People, Telstra; and Kuan Moon Yuen, CEO Consumer Singapore and Group Chief Digital Officer at Singtel.
They all shared examples of really impactful practice. Rose outlined how Verizon is deploying network infrastructure and a digital curriculum into disadvantaged schools in the US and how seriously it sees the need to leave nobody behind.
Anny talked about how Adecco is using technology including machine learning and humans as well as culture to iron out bias, while Alex discussed the challenge of immigration and importing urgently-in-demand skills vs. reskilling the local workforce. She reminded us there are 44 thousand software defined network engineers in India and only a few thousand in Australia. Training local people can take up to three years. When you're a business that needs to scale up, you have to recruit from the pools of skilled workforces globally at the same time as investing in grassroots skills locally.
Given the political landscape (particularly in the UK and across mainland Europe), this presents its own challenges. I still vividly recall my first experiences with far-right groups and racism when I moved to the UK as a six year old. Back in the late 60s and 70s, the UK required an influx of doctors and nurses to serve the NHS. At the time, the relevant government departments couldn't get the balance right by investing enough in education and reskilling of the local workforce.
Kuan Moon Yuen of Singtel went on to highlight the enlightened approach in Singapore where the government is opening up immigration for in-demand skills while paying companies to reskill their existing staff. The most impactful moment for me was learning that the government is also paying the salaries of employees during the time they are in training. This balance between local skills investment, companies and industry and immigration has to be the right (and obvious) answer.
I strongly believe corporates and governments have to work better together to reskill white-collar workers in particular. This has to happen in complete sync with opening up immigration to hugely in-demand talent. If these things don't link up with proper investment, we could see history repeat itself, only this time, because it's a technology-led, and therefore exponential revolution, we will either see history repeat itself exponentially for good, or exponentially for bad.
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London, United Kingdom, 8th January 2019: Nikon today adds the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 to the new range of full-frame S-Line lenses designed for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. Boasting a compact build and a flat front element, this retractable ultra-wide-angle zoom widens the creative opportunities for Nikon Z photographers. It's great for stills, and even better for video.
The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 is the world's first full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens to boast a flat front element.1 This unique design feature allows use of 82 mm filters without the need for bulky filter holders. Photographers get more control and more freedom whether shooting landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, interiors, or movies.
A compact build, retractable lens mechanism, and extensive weather sealing, ready this lens for travel. New NIKKOR Z optical formulas, and fast communication between lens and camera, ensure the distortion common to wide-angle photography is minimised. Sharpness is exceptional. A constant f/4 aperture lets movie shooters track from bright daylight to shadowy interiors with ease.
Tim Carter, Senior Product Manager, Nikon UK, says: "This ultra-wide NIKKOR Z zoom will let Nikon Z owners capture creative stills and movies anywhere. The compact, retractable and lightweight build means you can slip this lens into smaller bags - perfect for travel. The chance to use filters so easily is a great opportunity to gain more creative control."
Filter-ready: the world's first full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens to accept 82 mm filters1 without the need for bulky filter holders.
NIKKOR Z: designed around the wide Nikon Z mount, this lens can capture more light across the entire frame.
S-Line: next-dimension optical design. Anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coat. Smooth, silent multi-focusing system.
Customisable control ring: can be used for manual focusing (default), aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording), or exposure compensation.
Great for movies: silent aperture adjustment. Focus breathing is reduced, as is focus-shift while zooming.
Compact and protected: a retractable lens mechanism ensures this lens takes up minimal space when not in use. Extensive sealing protects from dust and moisture.
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As I posted in Colson's 7 Month Update, Colson has started to periodically get up on all 4's. It won't last long but he'll pull he knees forward and get his belly off the ground. Hannah never did this (she only army crawled) so I'm excited to see Colson figure out how to crawl. Although, that means my life will become more crazy--with two mobile kiddos. Ah! But for time time being, he still only really moves backwards. :oP
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Being sick sucks. I just came down with a cold and I'm feeling sooooooooooooooooooo tired. I tried to take a nap, but that didn't seem to work, because I was worried about you guys in cyber space. :)
But as one martial artist to another, in order to be at your best, you need to rest (that rhymed! yay me!)
Though you may feel that you need to practice every day and also that you can put a little more effort to increase your skill level, there is nothing wrong with taking a day off.
Sometimes we press ourselves too hard trying to accomplish much in a short amount of time. But all that does is make us hate whatever it is we're doing. You can't follow the Way if you hate it. It will become a burden that will eventually be too hard to carry.
So some tips to keep up your strength:
Thanks; it's nap time.
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Eat plenty of protein and vegetables
- When your body, mind or soul is tired, rest and let it rest until it is ready for more training.


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We had tried all kinds of trainers and made minimal progress…
Our two dogs are rescues, each with their own set of problems. The small cattledog, Jules, has the attention span of 2 seconds and just falls to pieces when things don't go her way (crying would be nice, screaming is her norm). Lucy is a German Shepherd mix who is sweet, stubborn and very afraid of people. Over the last two years we have tried all kinds of trainers and made minimal progress. We hit a wall when we couldn't get anyone to come take care of our dogs when we had to go out of state for a relative's funeral. My husband scoured the internet and found The Devoted Dog. He didn't want a residential training situation that was a kennel for our two dogs as each had been abandoned. When he first found The Devoted Dog he saw that it was an in-home training situation. Above all, he was most impressed with the recommendations and the fact that there seemed to be no hopeless case.
Amanda is the most zen-like trainer I have met. You have immediate confidence that your dog is in good hands. From the minute we met Amanda we knew she was the right person for our dogs. She was calm and confident and you know that she does her work because it is her calling. I loved the emails and youtube videos of our dogs that came our way while they were in training with Amanda. We could watch and track their progress and be amazed. And the training that WE got when they returned was great—written guidelines that you can return to again and again as well as practical and hands-on advice.
My dogs are definitely not perfect, they are works in progress. But they both returned confident, they now look to us to be in charge and we are definitely on a much better path of co-existence. I never thought that Jules could wait calmly at a door for an "ok" to come in. I never thought I could walk Lucy in my neighborhood around other people because she barks and growls out of fear and we can now do it calmly. Lucy even went to the vet a couple of weeks ago and was unimpressed with not only the other owners but the loose cat and other dogs…she was quite calm. All of this was possible because of Amanda's training. In fact, my vet asked for Amanda's info when she saw how improved both Jules and Lucy were.
As I mentioned, both of our dogs are works in progress. We still have issues with both Lucy and Jules in the car and when people ring our front doorbell. Amanda has made herself totally available to advise us and we regularly make use of that contact. She has offered to come to our home for some follow up work and we will do that soon.
I am so glad that we took Lucy and Jules to Amanda. When it comes to value, she is worth every penny. I wish we had found her years ago!