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The Man Overboard Quintet
- Louisa Jones
- vocals
- Ewan Bleach
- reeds
- "Magic" Mike Henry
- cornet
- Jean-Marie Fagon
- guitar
- Dave O'Brien
- bass
The Man Overboard Quintet add their own stamp to a repertoire of tunes made famous by the likes of Billie Holiday, Django Reinhardt, the Mills Brothers, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller. The chemistry between these superb musicians and their audience makes every performance a magical occasion.
The Man Overboard Quintet were featured in BBC3's Being Human and have appeared several times on BBC Radio 3's In Tune.
The Man Overboard Quintet recorded their first album in September 2012 at Champs Hill studios, releasing it in July 2013. Their second album, Down in the Deep, Deep Blue, was also recorded at Champs Hill and was released in August 2015.
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Apple increased its year-on-year PC shipment growth by 188 percent in Q1 2011, reaching fourth position in the PC manufacturer league with 8,453,980 PCs, laptops and tablets sold in the quarter. This compared to Q1 2010 sales of 2,936,310, so up 187.9 percent.
Apple's market share rose from 3.5 percent in 2010 to 9.5 percent, according to data from Canalys today.
HP retained top spot with 16.6 percent market share, but this was down from 18.8 percent in Q1 2010. HP PC sales dropped from 15,597,690 a year ago to 14,687,210 in 2011.
Second-placed Acer also saw growth drop by 6.5 percent, and market share fall from 14.6 percent to 12.8 percent.
Dell remained ahead of Apple with 11.3 percent market share, and 2.8 percent year-on-year growth.
Apple displaced Lenovo, which saw 17 percent sales growth and a rise of 0.8 percent share but was eclipsed by Apple sales.
Canalys announced that the whole PC market grew 7 percent in Q1 2011, as the tablet market bolstered growth.
Apple's iPad was the big winner, mainly at the expense of laptop and netbook shipments, as tablets competed for a share of consumer IT spend.
During the first quarter of this year, tablet shipments reached 6.4 million units worldwide. Apple accounted for 74 percent of these shipments, while other vendors struggled to bring competitive products to market.
Canalys expects that next quarter will see a significant change in the market, with products appearing from Acer, Asus, HP, LG and RIM BlackBerry.
Apple continued with its strategy to dominate the tablet market, with the iPad or iPad 2 available in 59 markets by the end of Q1.
Ironically a combination of strong Q4 sales and the announcement of the iPad 2's launch across major markets at the end of March contributed to Apple's iPad shipments being down 31 percent sequentially.
The full impact of the iPad 2 launch will not register until subsequent quarters, as Apple gets the product into the hands of consumers. While tablet sales continued to lift Apple's results, PC vendors with a focus on the consumer netbook and laptop market, such as Acer and Asus, did not fare so well.
Overstocked retail channels and unsteady consumer confidence in major European countries and the United States cast a shadow over the potential for notebook market growth during the remainder of 2011.
"Taking into consideration the iPad's 'halo effect' on the company's other products, Apple has grown considerably in most markets worldwide," said Canalys analyst Tim Coulling.
"As the iPad 2 and its competitors continue to roll out, we expect pad sales to propel PC market growth for the rest of the year."


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Tom Knowles sent me this poem. Sandburg's description of what makes The People appears to accurately describe the Tea Party Movement. We have learned to remember and hear the sneer in the voices of our elected leaders when referring to The People.
By Carl Sandburg
I AM the people—the mob—the crowd—the mass.
Do you know that all the great work of the world is
done through me?
I am the workingman, the inventor, the maker of the
world's food and clothes.
I am the audience that witnesses history. The Napoleons
come from me and the Lincolns. They die. And
then I send forth more Napoleons and Lincolns.
I am the seed ground. I am a prairie that will stand
for much plowing. Terrible storms pass over me.
I forget. The best of me is sucked out and wasted.
I forget. Everything but Death comes to me and
makes me work and give up what I have. And I
Sometimes I growl, shake myself and spatter a few red
drops for history to remember. Then—I forget.
When I, the People, learn to remember, when I, the
People, use the lessons of yesterday and no longer
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Home Remedies For Bunions And Corns
Bunions (hallux valgus) are often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. But a bunion is more than that. The visible bump actually reflects changes in the bony framework of the front part of the foot. With a bunion, the big toe leans toward the second toe, rather than pointing straight ahead. This throws the bones out of alignment, producing the bunion's "bump." Bunions are a progressive disorder. They begin with a leaning of the big toe, gradually changing the angle of the bones over the years and slowly producing the characteristic bump, which continues to become increasingly prominent. Usually the symptoms of bunions appear at later stages, although some people never have symptoms.
Perhaps the most frequent cause of bunion development is the wearing of shoes with tight, pointed toes, or with high heels that shift all of your body's weight onto your toes and also jam your toes into your shoes' toe boxes. It's estimated that more than 50 percent of women have bunions caused by high-heel shoes, and that nine out of 10 people who develop bunions are women. Bunions can also develop on your little toes, in which case they are called bunionettes or tailor's bunions.
SymptomsThe signs and symptoms of a bunion include a bulging bump on the outside of the base of your big toe, swelling, redness or soreness around your big toe joint, Thickening of the skin at the base of your big toe, Corns or calluses, these often develop where the first and second toes overlap, persistent or intermittent pain, restricted movement of your big toe. Although bunions often require no medical treatment, see your doctor or a doctor who specializes in treating foot disorders (podiatrist or orthopedic foot specialist) if you have persistent big toe or foot pain, a visible bump on your big toe joint, decreased movement of your big toe or foot, difficulty finding shoes that fit properly because of a bunion.
The doctor considers a bunion as a possible diagnosis when noting the symptoms described above. The anatomy of the foot, including joint and foot function, is assessed during the examination. Radiographs (X-ray films) of the foot can be helpful to determine the integrity of the joints of the foot and to screen for underlying conditions, such as arthritis or gout. X-ray films are an excellent method of calculating the alignment of the toes when taken in a standing position.
Non Surgical Treatment
Apply a commercial bunion pad around the bony prominence, use only non-medicated pads. Wear shoes with a wide and deep toe box. You should be able to "dimple" the leather over your bunion. Avoid all high heeled shoes. If your bunion becomes painful red, and swollen try elevating your foot and applying ice for about 20 minuets every hour. If symptoms persist, consult your podiatrist or physician.
Surgical Treatment
The type of surgical procedure performed depends upon the severity of the bunion, the individual?s age, general health, activity level, and the condition of the bones and connective tissue. Other factors may influence the choice of a procedure used. Mild bunion. For this type of surgery, the surgeon may remove the enlarged portion of bone and realign the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding the joint. Moderate bunion. For a moderate bunion, the surgeon may cut the bone and shift it to its proper position. Whether or not the bone is cut depends on the severity and location of the deformity. In addition, the surrounding tendons and ligaments may need to be repositioned. Severe bunion. For a severe bunion, surgery may involve removing the enlarged portion of the bone, cutting and realigning the bone, and correcting the position of the tendons and ligaments. Arthritic bunion or big toe joint. If the joint is damaged beyond repair, as is commonly seen in arthritis, it may need to be reconstructed or replaced with an artificial joint. Joint replacement implants may be used in the reconstruction of the big toe joint.


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Disputes relating to termination and exit provisions
A recent dispute between AstraZeneca and IBM has highlighted the importance of considering the termination of an outsourcing agreement and agreeing detailed exit plans. Often the termination of an outsourcing agreement and what will happen on exit is overlooked as parties rush to reach agreement or focus on other more imminent elements of the agreement.
AstraZeneca and IBM entered into an outsourcing agreement for the provision by IBM of IT infrastructure services. When AstraZeneca terminated the agreement this triggered the exit plan set out in the agreement, which was designed to facilitate the transfer of IT services back to AstraZeneca or to a new provider. The agreement did not have sufficiently definite provisions dealing with termination and exit plans, which led the parties to disagree on the scope of IBM's obligations and entitlement to payment on termination.
Under the agreement, IBM was obliged to continue to provide certain shared services for up to a further 12 months following termination for a fixed fee. The parties disagreed on what was included in the shared infrastructure services IBM was to continue to provide and the amount of the fixed fee was not defined in the agreement. IBM argued that "shared infrastructure" only included servers or software provided by IBM for more than one customer. AstraZeneca however argued that the services included power, security and data centres.
The Court found in favour of AstraZeneca and noted that although the term "infrastructure" had been used inconsistently in the agreement, on the basis of what "a reasonable person having all the background knowledge which would reasonably have been available to the parties in the situation which they were in at the time of the contract" the term was wide enough to include equipment, systems and facilities. The Court stated that the purpose of the exit clause was to ensure that AstraZeneca had all the services it needed until it had transferred all services back to AstraZeneca or over to another supplier, even if this meant gradually reducing the services. This was clearly not what IBM had intended the agreement to provide for.
In relation to the fixed fee, IBM argued that this was dependant upon AstraZeneca providing an IT transfer plan but the Court rejected this and held that the fixed fee could be set without receipt of a plan. The Court held that the fixed fee could be raised if the plan was so complex that it would have resulted in increased costs.
This case underlines the importance of carefully considering what will happen when an outsourcing relationship comes to an end because uncertainty can be costly. Parties should be comfortable with and aware of their rights and obligations on termination
What should you do?
You should agree detailed exit plans prior to signing the outsourcing agreement. The exit plans should clearly define each parties obligations upon termination, should be supported by the terms of the agreement and updated regularly. When an outsourcing agreement is being negotiated it is often at a time when the parties have a strong relationship and are committed to finding a mutually beneficial solution. Although it may seem unlikely, relationships can sour and trying to come to an agreement on an exit strategy at that stage is significantly more difficult. You should also bear in mind that although you may be dealing with certain individuals whom you trust at an organisation now, circumstances may change and individuals can move on and companies can be sold. You may then find that you are dealing with different people who may have a different attitude to the working relationship and what the agreement says.
As a customer you will want assurance that upon termination the services are not immediately disconnected and there are obligations on the supplier to aid transition. As a supplier you will want to ensure you are not subject to onerous obligations following termination.
It is also extremely important that the outsourcing agreement clearly sets out the services to be provided both during the duration of the agreement and upon termination. There should be a comprehensive definition of services which both parties are satisfied with, as otherwise disputes can arise as to what exactly is to be provided under the agreement.
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Nov 18, 2013
WAUKESHA, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin quarterback Austin Damaschke earned Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Offensive Student-Athlete of the Week honors for events of Nov. 11-17, as selected by the league's athletic communicators.
Damaschke (Bristol, Wis.) threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 95 rushing yards and a score in the Falcons' 58-31 win over Wisconsin Lutheran College. The junior quarterback's long pass of the day went for a 50-yard touchdown as the Falcons (8-2, 6-0) ran the table in league play.
The conference weekly accolade is the third of the season and fifth of his outstanding career.


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Have you heard of behavioral marketing, but not known exactly what it is? You probably have been exposed to behavioral targeting before at one or more points in your life and not even known it. Behavioral targeting, if done right, can be a very useful tool in your internet marketing tool belt.
My experiences with behavioral targeting have been always in tandem with other marketing campaigns, all supporting each other and working together. Behavioral targeting as a stand-alone marketing technique can potentially be effective, but I have seen more success with multiple campaigns interlaced together to make each one perform better.
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Get to Know the Networks:
The big boys in the industry are Revenue Science and Tacoda (recently acquired by AOL). They reportedly have the largest networks; however, the leap towards search engines creating their own behavioral targeting networks is on the rise. Yahoo already has one, AOL acquired Tacoda, and MSN is now offering behavioral targeting as well.
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I strongly stress the need for leveraging mulitple metrics and internal tracking not just for behavioral targeting, but all of your marketing needs. Without relaible tracking you are reduced to making decisions based on theories and not facts.
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"Liverpool came the f*** out tonight" Jack Garratt shouted in the middle of his set, and we certainly did.
As I was going to the gig on my own I wasn't particularly looking forward to the night, but as soon as Garratt appeared on stage through the strobing lights, I felt at ease. From the first note he played, the crowd was dancing and rocking to the beat and I was with them. The beats Garratt delivered on his tracks meant that nobody was stood still, the movement was contagious. Looking around, everybody had a smile on their face. It was the perfect Saturday night.
The reception that this guy got from the crowd was immense, he even got quite emotional when he heard how loud everyone was singing. As soon as the first note in 'Weathered' dropped, there was no need to sing and he took a step back. The crowd was one of the loudest crowds I've ever been in; the room was filled with love and admiration for Garratt and it was enough to make anybody feel teary.
The man himself is the definition of a talented musician. It doesn't matter whether you have seen him perform once, or a hundred times, you will never stop being impressed with his abilities; he's the world's coolest one-man band. During 'Fire' – a track which possesses a slinky dubstep-like bassline – Garratt had one hand on the piano and the other commanding the beat on the drums and synthesisers, whilst he sung at the same time. His music and talent is something out of this world; he was even freestyling to fill time when his team were on stage changing his equipment.
Settling into the dynamics of the gig, he played Breathe Life and the song's instrumental break set the tone of the night. He went hard on the drums and we knew we were about to witness an hour and a half of pure ecstasy. The passion for music that Garrett possesses comes across when he performs on stage, he became so wrapped up in the beat that after his drumming breakdown in Breathe Life he almost lost his balance.
The gig wasn't only musically breath-taking however, it was also entertaining. Something that has been a staple feature on his tour is a cover section that he treated us to in Liverpool. He explained that it hadn't gone down well previously on tour because he would play the start of a couple of well-known songs, but when he stopped he was met with the boos of a crowd wanting him to continue. Of course, we had the same reaction; wanting more from the tiny snippets he was playing. He played the beginning of Britney's Baby One More Time and Still D.R.E. by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg amongst others. After enough teasing he finally played his Radio 1 Live Lounge cover of Craig David's 7 Days blended in with Justin Timberlake's Senorita – a cover which showed off his craftsmanship.
As the gig was coming to an end, Garratt asked us if we wanted one more song, which would inevitably be Worry, or two more songs, with the other being a quiet ballad named My House Is Your Home. The crowd unanimously chose two more songs, not wanting the gig to end. Speaking about the ballad, he said it was first dedicated to his girlfriend who had recently said yes when he asked her to marry him – the crowd went wild.
But after America's presidential election on the 8th, he changed his mind and decided he would dedicate it to his fiancé's family – who he said are living in Chicago, are Muslim, and are the kindest people you will ever meet. Needless to say, the crowd erupted with an even bigger applause than before. So as promised, he played 'My House Is Your Home' and I swear, you could have heard a pin drop in that room. We were in awe, touched by a beautiful song.
He closed the spectacular night with a loud and passionate rendition of 'Worry', with the crowd screaming back the lyrics to him. Garratt said his goodbyes by coming right to the front of the stage, thanked everyone, and then left, leaving us wishing he could stay and play to us a little while longer in Liverpool.
A true artist and I wouldn't have expected any less from him.
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Weird Ways Maltese People Avoid Each Other While Shopping
7 potential techniques to save a life.
You're hungry, but the fridge is empty. You feel like tea, but you've got no milk. No, these aren't long-lost lyrics to Alanis' Ironic, they're two of the strongest factors that will lead you to slipping on a pair of flip-flops and heading out into the real world while still in your pajamas.
The shop itself is just on the corner, how bad can things possibly get? The answer is: very and literally everyone you've ever met in your whole life is also shopping here right now. You know you can't face them, so naturally you adopt the seven Maltese ways of avoiding conversation in a shop.
1. The 'Dewfresh dive'
Throw yourself into the nearest freezer and pretend you're looking for bbq sausages. You may accidentally flash the whole shop (if you're in your nightdress) but it's better than them seeing your face!
2. The most interesting text in the world
Stare at your phone and never look up. This text is the best text you've ever seen in your life. Quick! Squint at your phone to make sure you read it correctly!
3. The gbejna sleuth
Press your nose right up against the cheese counter, making sure to check the label on every cheese up for sale. Feel free to tut at sub-par cheeses, but do not engage the person standing behind the counter, your voice may be recognised by people walking by. For bonus cover, put your hand over your eyes to shield the neon glare.
4. The aisle dance
It's all about being in the right place at the right time. Preempt the movements of the person you're trying to avoid and consistently keep an aisle between you. At this point, you don't care if you came in here for milk, you're leaving with cat litter.
5. The sudden fascination
Similar to the most interesting text, this is the go-to for when you're caught off guard. Simply move in close to whatever object is closest to you, and read the ingredients on that kunserva tin till the coast is clear once more. These are, once again, the most interesting kunserva calories you've ever read about in your whole entire life; so never look up from them.
6. The CEO slide
Time to channel your inner Brangelina and slip into character as you deliver the best performance of "person who constantly receives phone calls that require minimal answers on the receiver's end". For safety reasons, stick to non-commital phrases such as 'ehe', 'ok fhimt' and 'mbad nitkellmu'.
7. The Store Manager stroll
No one walks into a supermarket just to browse, but you've managed to go undetected for so long, it's not worth risking it all in the end.
You're most exposed when queuing to pay, so make sure you wander aimlessly around the shop, pretending you're just curious to see what they've got on their shelves, before sprinting like an Olympian as soon as the checkout is clear. For added effect, and to not look shifty on camera, pick up some random items and nod enthusiastically to show you approve of their life choices.


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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Cleveland Handmade Challenge: May Flowers
Take some time and look around the beautiful shops. There is a ton of talent in Cleveland!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Hey, Big Pup
Monday, May 4, 2009
So, what did you do this weekend?
This was the first weekend where I haven't had some sort of work event going on in a few months...so what did I do with all of that time off? (Note: If you are looking for excitement and crazy stories, you may want to stop reading now.)
Friday (After Work)
*Watched Slumdog Millionaire
*Watched Nick and Norah's Infinte Playlist
*Went to Donato's with Scott and stuffed my face. So delicious.
*Went fabric shopping and made everyone in line angry because I had so much stuff for the lady to cut.
*Returned a shirt at the mall, and walked out with 2 pairs of pants, a shirt, 2 tanks, and a scarf (all for under $70 or $85 or something!) This was the first time I've purchased clothing for myself in MONTHS (basically.)
*Watched the Bulls/Celtics game (kind of.)
*Went for a quick trip to the grocery store to get a few items (so I say, $101 later.) Literally haven't been there in at least a month, either.
*Watched Slumdog again
*Enjoyed a delicious Skinny Cow Chocolate Truffle Bar
*Watched Forgetting Sarah Marshall
*Made headbands until 6:00am
*Made headbands ALL day
*Watched the Hawks/Heat game (kind of.)
*Watched Forgetting Sarah Marshall again
*Watched lots of reality tv
*Talked to my Mom on the phone...my Dad got on and told me that I needed to turn it on TNT to watch the amazing movie that was on. I later found out that it was Stomp the Yard, haha.
*Made a promise to myself that I would go to bed by 11:30pm (the time is currently 12:20.)
Now, that I've completely bored you - please let me know what fun you had this weekend! :)


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April 6, 2014
Florida State vs Notre Dame Photo Gallery
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Top-ranked Florida State (26-5, 13-2) extended its win streak to eight in a row following a 4-3 victory over Notre Dame (10-20, 1-14) in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium.
"I just can't say enough about our baseball team," Florida State head coach Mike Martin said. "When you have some unfortunate things come up…anytime you can win three ball games against an opponent in our league, it's a good feeling. Give the credit to our guys, they did a great job."
The win completed the series sweep of the Irish while it marked the Seminoles' fourth doubleheader sweep in as many weeks against conference foes. All four runs by FSU in the second game on Sunday afternoon came on two outs.
"I can't remember…it is very, very hard to do," said Martin on sweeping four straight doubleheaders in four consecutive weeks. "Just very proud of our young men; that's tough do it. They never acted tired; they just went out there and played Seminole baseball."
Ben DeLuzio led all hitters in the second game with three hits to tie a career-high. The freshman centerfielder finished the game 3-for-3 with a double and a pair of singles as he scored twice and stole two bases. DeLuzio is now a perfect 10-for-10 in stolen bases this year.
Josh Delph picked up a pair of hits and Casey Smit drove in two runs for the Seminoles in the win.
Notre Dame's Ryan Bull registered two doubles and drove in two, while Robert Youngdahl had a pair of hits in the loss.
Bryant Holtmann improved to 5-0 on the year as the junior southpaw tied a career-high with his 6.0 innings of work on Sunday afternoon. Holtmann gave up two runs on four hits as he walked two and struck out a pair as threw just 67 pitches.
Holtmann is now tied with Luke Weaver for the most wins on the team this year.
Florida State got on the board first in game two on an RBI infield single to short by John Sansone. With two outs and DeLuzio and Danny De La Calle on after recording back-to-back walks off Pat Connaughton (0-2), Sansone beat out his chopper to short as DeLuzio scored all the way from second to give the Seminoles the early 1-0 lead.
The Irish tied the game at one in the top of the fourth on a two-out RBI double down the line in left off the bat of Bull. Mac Hudgins scored on the play after opening the inning with a walk off Holtmann.
The Seminoles responded with three runs in the bottom of the inning to grab a 4-1 advantage. FSU sent nine batters to the plate in the inning loading the bases on a double by DeLuzio and then back-to-back two outs walk to Delph and Sansone. Smit broke the tie with a two-run single to right followed by an RBI single to right by John Nogowski.
Notre Dame chipped away at the lead with a run in the sixth off Holtmann on Bull's second RBI double of the game. The Irish then pulled within one of the lead in the seventh when Forrest Johnson and Youngdahl opened the inning with a single and double, respectively off reliever Dylan Silva. Kevin DeFilippis drove in Johnson on an RBI groundout to third. Silva kept the Seminoles' one-run lead intact getting Hudgins swinging on strikes and Kyle Fiala to fly out to right to retire the side.
Silva finished the afternoon allowing just the one run on two hits in 2.0 plus innings of work.
Gage Smith came on to replace Silva after the sophomore left hander issued a walk to Cavan Biggio to open the ninth. Smith registered a pair of groundouts including a 6-4-3 double play with runners at the corners to end the game to pick up his first save of the season.
Florida State concludes its five-game home stand on Tuesday, April 8 as the Seminoles face Florida for the third and final time during the regular season. First pitch is set for 6:00 p.m. on Mike Martin Field inside Dick Howser Stadium and will air live on ESPN3. Audio will be available on the Seminoles.com All-Access player. Locally fans can listen to the game on 1270 AM. As always, fans can receive in-game updates on Twitter @FSU_Baseball. Also, do not forget to like the Seminole Baseball team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FSUBaseball and to follow the team on Instagram (NoleBaseball). Live stats will be available via gametracker.


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CARL CZERNY: String Quartets
Known as a piano teacher, with whose works almost every piano pupil should be familiar and possibly also as a pupil of Beethoven, Carl Czerny enjoys practically no fame as a composer today. The composing maniac (round about 800 published works) acquired a great reputation (and wealth) from piano teaching and writing educational works for the piano and compositions the market expected from him and from which he earned a lot of money. At the moment, seven quartets are recorded, four of which were probably intended for publication. Czerny composed in the tradition of Haydn and Beethoven. Echoes of Mendelssohn can be discerned as well as a romantic style full of drama and profundity of expression. The quartets have only been passed down as manuscripts from Czerny's estate, which can be found in the archives of the Society of Friends of Music in Vienna.


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You are here : Home > About Us > Ferns Gathering 2013 > Visit to schools
School VisitsIt is obvious that schools in the Ferns parish have embraced the Ferns Gathering with gusto. A hearty congratulations to them all and in particularl to their hard working and inspiring teachers. We look forward to seeing them at the Launch Parade on June 7th.
Scoil Naomh MaodhogPupils could be heard shouting "Hide Diarmuid" as part of a re-enactment of the Diarmuid MacMurrough story the 12th century King of Leinster who left Ferns nearly 900 years ago to seek help from Henry 11 to help him regain his Kingdom. Have you seen the YouTube video on the homepage - its really worth watching.
On his recent visit to Scoil Naomh Maodhóg, Diarmuid and his enemies are pictured with school principal Colm O'Tiernaigh before they spoke to pupils.
Clologue NSOn their visit to Clologue school, Tiernan O'Ruairc and Diarmuid MacMurrough are pictured with some of the pupils of the school dressed in wonderful medieval costume. The pupils put on a great display of the many medieval props and costumes they made including swords, shields and helmets. Congratulations to all involved.
Tombrack NSTheir visit to Tombrack NS was another great experience for the medieval duo. Here they were shown a project based on the Gathering theme - illustrating the role education plays in equipping children for the future, using the Yeats poem 'The Lake Isle of Inisfree'. Watch the YouTube video explain the project.
In the foreground of the picture are the houses made of wattle and daub made by the children of Junior & Senior infants and 1st and 2nd class. The picture in the background shows the children of the school on the boat of education- this is is not a boat of emirgration but a boat of education which takes them into the future. To the right is afuturistic town or city and this is where all the children in the area are heading for and its to 'the deep hearts core' - that education is not just book learning its from the heart out and this takes them into the future and each house or building is individualised by each child.
Thanks to Jessica de Burca of Montague Heritage Services for her help and advice on Diarmuid MacMurrough and Tiernan O'Ruairc's costumes.


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Famous Actress Felicity Kendal Smoking
About Felicity Kendal :Felicity Ann Kendal, CBE (born 25 September 1946) is an English actor known for her television and stage work. Born in 1946, Kendal spent much of her childhood in India, where her father managed a touring repertory company.
First appearing on stage at the age of nine months, Kendal appeared in her first film, Shakespeare Wallah, in 1965. Kendal began playing Barbara Good in The Good Life, the BBC sitcom in 1975. This made Kendal a household name. Later sitcoms where she was the lead did not achieve the popularity of The Good Life.
In 2003, Kendal first played Rosemary Boxer in Rosemary & Thyme, a murder mystery drama that aired for three series ending in 2006.
Felicity Kendal was born in Olton, Warwickshire (now West Midlands), England, in 1946, and is the younger daughter of Geoffrey Kendal and his wife Laura (nee Liddell). Her elder sister, Jennifer Kendal, also became an actress.
Their father, Geoffrey, was an English actor-manager who made his living leading a repertory company on tours of India after the Second World War. They would perform Shakespeare before royalty one day, and in rough rural villages the next where audiences included many schoolchildren.
Her father had adopted his birthplace of Kendal, (then Westmorland now Cumbria), as his stage name, his original surname being Bragg. Felicity Kendal was educated at six convents in India. Kendal made her stage debut aged nine months, when she was carried on stage as a changeling boy in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Later she started her career proper at the age of 19 and starred in the Merchant Ivory film, Shakespeare Wallah (1965), loosely based on her family's real-life experiences.
At 21, Kendal returned to Britain against her father's wishes, where she found that her film appearance was not a passport to immediate success. She made her London stage debut in Minor Murder (1967), and went on to star in a number of well regarded plays.
Watch a Video Featuring Felicity Kendal
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'President Buhari Playing A Script In Fulani Herdsmen Massacre In Benue'- TIV Youths
The National Council of Tiv Youths has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari is playing a script by refusing to arrest the leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders' Association of Nigeria, MACBAN.
The youths said Buhari's failure to arrest MACBAN's leadership was an indication that something was fundamentally wrong with the current Federal Government.
President of NCTY, Dr John Akperashi, who spoke while addressing newsmen over the weekend, also described the Federal Government committee led by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo to look into the farmers, herdsmen crisis as a "scam."
Akperashi claimed that the committee had been designed "to dance on the tombs of the slaughtered Nigerians for no sin of theirs other than not belonging to a specific ethnic nationality."
He said, "We have sounded it over and over again and still reiterate our earlier stand that President Muhammadu Buhari is not sincere in his approach to resolving this crisis, which many are seeing as being sponsored, financed and coordinated to achieve a written script.
"Otherwise, the only pragmatic and purposeful approach is to, first of all, arrest the leadership of the Miyetti Allah, who have always boasted and publicly claimed responsibility for the heinous crimes against the innocent Nigerians. It is today shocking that since these calls, no single interrogation has been instituted against this sect! Not even an arrest.
"It proves clearly something is fundamentally wrong. Then, you are requesting negotiation. With who? The Osinbajo committee is a scam, a shame and insult to Nigerians. Their mission is a ceremony designed to dance on the tombs of the slaughtered Nigerians for no sin of theirs other than not belonging to a specific ethnic nationality.
"We know for sure those killing us. We equally know as a matter of fact those protecting our killers through their actions; but at the appropriate time, this orgy shall be history in our lives."
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What Are Their Problem? Those Killings In Benue Are Course By Fulani's But Benue Militia, So Stop Pointing Accusing Fingers On Fulani's. Do The President Send Any One To Kill? What Is Ur Governor Doing?.
this country is a mess, our celebrities who are supposed to stand up for us many of them have been compromised, but if there's is any deaths abroad, they will be the one to put an #PrayforTexas or #PrayforFrance, where most of our own people are dying unjustly in the country and they can't do anything, it show's Nigeria is doomed


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BodyWork Episode 8: A Family Affair Nose
In the eighth episode, patient Randi complains about her wide nose and having a bump shaved off. Dr. Wolf comes through for her in flying colors. Thirteen year old Steven has had a hard time after a botched surgery from another doctor to re-profile his large ears. However, even Dr. Wolf can't be sure how repairing the previous damage will go.


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Roamz is a reverse Foursquare where location based data comes to you [video]
Launched at Web 2.0 Roamz is a hyper local location based service which shows you who and what is around you based on where you are going and what you are interested in. Unlike Foursquare or Gowalla it requires no check-in but pulls in data relevant to you after you've initially set up your profile. I caught up with Jonathan Barouch founder of Roamz who told me what separates it from other location based services on the market.
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Wala Glider Kite
In regular wind conditions, the Wala is an easy flier with a 24-ft. tail. In calm air, a tug on the line and a few steps back will get it to glide, too. With a quick adjustment, it will even fly indoors. Detailed instructions are included. Made of ripstop nylon with fiberglass spars. 5'-0" x 3'-6". 44/51" case. Wind range: 0 to 20 mph. Ready to Fly with 160' of 90-lb. Dacron line on a winder.


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Shuttle HTPC – The XPC SB83G5M
May 14, 2005
As much as I love small form factor (SFF) boxes (at last count, I've got 4 of them around the house, three Shuttles and a Biostar), they've never seemed terribly practical for HTPC use.
The problem isn't horsepower, it's expandability — you typically have one video card slot, and one PCI slot. Once you drop a tuner in there, you're saying you're going to live without ever adding another tuner card, a better sound card, etc. Even a MicroATX motherboard gives you more breathing room, with three PCI slots.
Maybe it's not so bad, though. With dual tuner cards (guess you won't be adding an HD tuner to that), and decent motherboard audio, it could be fairly survivable.
Apparently Shuttle thinks so too — they've now brought out a box (either barebones, or fully built up running Windows MCE 2005) designed to appeal to the HTPC enthusiast.
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Passengers are being warned about delays on train services in Nottinghamshire after cables were stolen this morning (March 24).
Thieves have taken signalling cable at Bingham, causing disruption to East Midlands Trains on the Liverpool Lime Street/Nottingham/Norwich and Nottingham/Grantham/Skegness routes.
Network Rail is currently on site trying to fix the problem with new cables.
Some trains on the Liverpool Lime Street/Nottingham/Norwich route will be unable to run whilst others diverted and delayed by 20 minutes.
All trains on the Nottingham/Grantham/Skegness route cannot run and will be subject to short notices cancellations and alterations in both directions between Nottingham and Grantham.
A replacement bus service will run both directions between Nottingham and Grantham.
A spokesman for East Midlands Trains said: "Currently we are expecting the line to fully reopen within 2-3 hours and for normal train service to resume at around 11.30am.
"We are very sorry for the delay to your journey this morning. "
To keep updated on the disruption, click here.


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15 Minute Super Deep Meditation Music – YellowBrickCinema
Using a Meditation mp3 is a popular way to relax. Removing stress from our lives is vital if we want to be healthy and happy.
Fortunately, these meditation mp3 files can teach you the skills that will help you unwind and release stress from all areas of your life
Unfortunately, no matter how hard we try, stress is inevitable. Learning to relax and relieve stress is key. The reality is that most of us do not have access to the tools needed to learn relaxation techniques.
How A Meditation Mp3 Works
Meditation mp3 files work in two specific ways. These files can be used to teach the basic concepts of relaxation, by walking you through the process. In addition, many sites offer downloads that can enhance the meditative experience. The files consist of music, nature, or brown noise, which help you to release stress and achieve a higher level of meditation.
Put on some headphones and listen to this Meditation Music Mp3 called "Deep Sea". The waves make a pulsating sound as they lap the shore. Imagine sitting on a tropical beach with someone you love, gazing out at the beautiful blue water and enjoying the solitude of the moment. The music accompanies the actual wave and ocean bird sounds as you drift away to your secret place.
What's The Real Benefit Of Using Meditation Mp3s?
The real benefit of meditation mp3 files is how convenient they are. Many of the files are designed to be used with headphones, so you can use them regardless of your surroundings. They are available in a variety of lengths, which means you can take a breather from a stressful situation at work by rejuvenating your spirit with a four or five-minute meditation session.
Because they are mp3 files, they are also portable. You have the ability to download your favorites to your mp3 player. This allows you to take the meditative effects with you anywhere.
It is a fact that the world is a stressful place, and this daily stress can affect our health and well-being. Science has shown that stress can cause high blood pressure and heart disease. Some scientists believe that these negative influences can even make our bodies more susceptible to cancer.
However, meditation mp3 files are a simple way to battle the chaos within our lives. It is the perfect way to invigorate the mind and spirit no matter where you are.


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The latest version of the Macerator pump now has a fully sealed motor and a new more powerful chopper blade. The sealed motor consists of o-ring sealed endbells, sealed bearings and a hard durable powder coating to prevent corrosion occuring both internally and externally. A new four-bladed chopper has been added to further reduce the possibility of clogging. The pump still has the Run-Dry feature present in previous models.
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Head Start to offer class at its Westside headquarters
Head Start plans to offer a new classroom location this fall at the Community Partnership for Child Development's central office,
2340 Robinson St.
Classes are already offered at Bristol and Pike elementaries on the Westside.
According to a Head Start press release, there are openings for 3- and 4-year-olds.
Classes are free for families qualifying on the basis of income or special needs.
Community Partnership for Child Development administers the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in El Paso County. For more information, call 635-1536.
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2015 Edition
From Food & Water Watch
Manure from factory farms poses a significant risk to communities and the environment. According to the EPA, agriculture remains a major source of water pollution. And according to the GAO, "manure and wastewater from animal feeding operations can adversely impact water quality through surface runoff and erosion, direct discharges to surface water, spills and other dry-weather discharges, and leaching into the soil and groundwater." States have identified animal feeding operations specifically as the polluters of almost 20,000 miles of rivers and streams and over 250,000 acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds. While livestock waste in appropriate quantities can serve a useful purpose as fertilizer for crops, the huge concentration of animals in factory farms leads to excessive concentrations of waste.
From Food & Water Watch's 2015 Edition of Factory Farm Nation. Download and read the entire report here.


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Watch Nenjam Marappathillai 29/06/18 | Nenjam Marappathillai 29-06-2018 is a Tamil serial from Vijay TV. This serial is about Vikkram who falls in love with Sathya but due to circumstances he had to get married to Saranya. Nenjam Marapathillai episode 189. The story is all about Sathya trying to get her lover back when Saranya fights back to keep her marriage alive. Nenjam Marappathillai 29/06/18.
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Enterprise 50 Million Tree Pledge
For the seventh consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation and the United States Forest Service will use funding from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to plant 1 million trees throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom as part of the Enterprise 50 Million Tree Pledge.
The 2012 efforts bring the number of trees planted by the private/public/nonprofit partnership to 7 million. This year also marks the first time the Tree Pledge will result in newly planted trees in state forests.
The 50 Million Tree Pledge began in 2006 with a $50 million commitment by Enterprise to plant 50 million trees over 50 years. An interactive map of the plantings is available on the Enterprise "Driving Futures" sustainability website.
The Arbor Day Foundation, the U.S. Forest Service and Enterprise work together each year to identify planting projects that will address the greatest and most immediate reforestation needs, helping protect water resources and improve forests damaged by wildfires and invasive insects.
"While seven million trees is an exciting next step, this is only the beginning of Enterprise's multi-year, large-scale commitment to replanting in our nation's forests," said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "The 2012 tree planting projects were selected with careful attention to level of need and the ability to have an impact. We're especially pleased to include often-overlooked state forests this year."
Approximately 6 million trees planted through the program's first six years are growing in forests across Alabama, California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Canada, Germany, the U.K. and Scotland.
"For Enterprise, the 50 Million Tree Pledge is about conservation and enhancing the environment in the communities where we live and work," said Lee Broughton, head of sustainability, Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Car Rental and National Car Rental brands. "We've made a long-term commitment to support reforestation, and look forward to planting an additional 43 million trees over the next 43 years."
The 50 Million Tree Pledge planting projects for 2012 include:
Blackwater River State Forest, Florida: 350,000 were planted in early 2012
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, California: 50,000 were planted in early 2012
Manchester State Forest, South Carolina: 50,000 were planted in early 2012
Black Hills National Forest, Wyoming and South Dakota: 150,000 trees to be planted in spring 2012
Dixie National Forest, Utah: 50,000 to be planted in spring 2012
Lolo National Forest, Montana: 90,000 to be planted in spring 2012
Sequoia National Forest, California: 110,000 to be planted in spring 2012
Manitoba, Canada: 50,000 to be planted in fall 2012
United Kingdom: 100,000 to be planted in spring and fall 2012


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"Right now you can sue me because I use "fuck" three times.
You can be mentally abused...You can sue for that.
Absolutely. You don't know. I know."
Jean-Claude Van Damme on America's sue happy society
Like winning the lottery, becoming a movie star cannot be easy. All of a sudden people you've never met or spoken to in years are your best friend with their hands out asking for money. JCVD states he lost 99% of his friends once he became famous. His legal battles were well documented and made him an easy target for tabloids. After his 90's success, a bodybuilding soldier sued Van Damme for injuries on Cyborg four years prior. After an on set accident that saw VD strike the untrained stunt man in the eye with a prop knife, Van Damme went to see him on base to make sure he was getting checked out by Cannon's insurance. But years later after Van Damme became a hot shot, the guy took him to court and settled for $400,000 clams.
During the making of Universal Soldier, Van Damme was pulled over for driving 120 miles per hour on a deserted Arizona highway late into the night. When the police officers recognized him, they warned him not to kick them in the face or they would shoot him. During the mid 90's, with his ego and growing cocaine habit at all time highs, Van Damme found himself being sued by a woman claiming he forced her to perform sexual acts. Then, former colleague and Bloodsport inspiration Frank Dux took Van Damme to court over payment and credit on VD's directorial debut, The Quest. Van Damme denied most charges but was advised by his lawyers to simply settle. This infuriated the bulging Belgian as in Europe, if you sue and lose, you have to pay. But in America, one can be sued, have to address it and pay out even if innocent to avoid further issue.
Apparently, Van Damme agreed to do an infomercial for a piece of home gym equipment and during taping of his reality show, Behind Closed Doors, the Muscles From Brussels didn't know how the machine worked and turned to the camera to give a whole hearted speech about being honest and not a shill. That's why Jean-Claude Van Damme is awesome and Mr. Bulletproof.
"Vas-y viens te battre!" roughly translated, Come at me, bro!


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Press release: 12thJune 2018
Bamboo snack bowl set
For little kids and grown up ones
These bamboo snack bowls available from online boutique EatWell are totally non-plastic, non-toxic, BPA and phthalates free and fully biodegradable. And that means kind to the planet, its oceans, wildlife and sea life.
Supplied as a set of 4 in a choice of two colour schemes the bowls measure 115mm in diameter and 50mm deep. Each eco-friendly bowl is made primarily from bamboo and all items are FDA & LFGB food safe approved.
Bamboo is the perfect eco-friendly choice. It is a renewable source and enhances the environment. Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the world and when harvested its extensive root system ensures self-renewal, so no need for replanting.
The bowls are top-shelf dishwasher safe, but not suitable for use in the oven or microwave. All packaging is 100% biodegradable, ready to go in the compost or recycling bin.
Mealtime sets and cup sets are also available.
Note to Editors:
Bobo&Boo Bamboo Snack Bowl set (4) £19.95 from EatWell-UK www.eatwell-uk.co.uk
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Manchester United take on Schalke at Old Trafford in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tonight, here Metro outlines the key battles and stats for the game.
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With a decent first-leg cushion and Chelsea to come on Sunday, United will ring the changes tonight. That means Dimitar Berbatov , who has 22 goals this season, will get the chance to find his form after a run of just two in 13 games. Javier Hernandez could have helped himself to a hat-trick in the first leg but for the brilliance of highly-rated Germany keeper Manuel Neuer , who has been linked with a move to United. The likelihood is he will stay in the Bundesliga with a switch to Bayern Munich favoured.
Home Front:
Manchester United have not lost in any competition at Old Trafford for more than a year. Their last home defeat was 13 months ago when they were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea – who seek to repeat that win on Sunday and throw the Premier League title race wide open in the process. Sir Alex Ferguson won't risk Wayne Rooney for tonight's tussle and other key players will also be saved for the weekend. That means Darren Fletcher is likely to play some part as he battles back from the affects of a virus.
Probable Teams:
United:Van der Sar, O'Shea, Smalling, Vidic, Evra; Park, Scholes, Carrick, Nani; Berbatov, Owen
Schalke:Neuer, Sarpei, Papadopoulos, Metzelder, Uchida; Matip, Baumjohan, Edu, Farfan; Raul, Huntelaar


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Realistic education goals, along with the tools and support needed, offer members an incredible opportunity to succeed. To help members feel comfortable attending classes at local colleges, adult education programs and career training centers, Gateway offers Supported Education.
Rather than providing in-house classes, we encourage members to enroll in existing educational programs in the community, and we support their efforts by helping them secure transportation, obtain financial aid, access counseling services, and meet all admission and attendance requirements. In addition, each participant is paired with a Gateway clubhouse or staff member who serves as a mentor, helping them fill out applications, choose a curriculum, and set realistic career goals.
Homebound Education
Gateway works with the Greenville County School System to offer the Homebound program for Gateway members who wish to obtain their high school diploma. The school system provides an instructor who facilitates homework and testing for the Gateway member, while Gateway provides a supportive learning environment outside of the traditional high school setting that is tailored to the member's individual learning style and needs.


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This was a pretty busy week as we paid tribute to a fallen artist as well as hold our first annual Christmas episode.
The news of Dan Fogelberg's passing hit us hard at 80's Music Central. It's hard not to get misty-eyed when listening to some of his hits ("Leader Of The Band," "Same Old Lang Syne" or "Longer") but hearing of his death added a lump to our throats. So we featured a montage of his hits from the 1980s (oddly missing "Language Of Love" which is a personal favorite of mine.)
The votes came in for our special Christmas episode (which happens to fall on our 1 year anniversary.) The top 3 favorite holiday hit (of the 80s) voted for by you were:
- Billy Squier's "Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You"
- The Waitresses' "Christmas Wrapping"
- John Mellencamp's "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
Happy Holidays from our staff


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I remember mentioning in one of my very first blog posts that I wasn't sure when you could refer to yourself as 'heavily pregnant'?! Now, I know that 38 weeks is definitely this (between myself and a friend we decided that as soon as you start making noises when you get up or down then you are definitely in the heavily pregnant club…), but today has just confirmed that not only am I heavily pregnant but I look ridiculous with it!
I'm talking the waddle, clinging onto the husbands arm to cross the road, taking 5 minutes to get up off any form of seat, you get the gist! As I was dropped off outside Boots/Primark/the cinema, due to my complete inability to walk any distance, I just had to laugh at myself and the craziness of the situation!
Now…Lyla weighed a very healthy 8lb 14oz at birth, but my midwife seems to think that this baby is going to be nowhere near as heavy as her (we are guessing between 8lb and 8lb 6oz ish)….does she want to try carrying her?! Seriously I am huge. My belly is huge, my arse is huge, my boobs are huge (hooray, finally), I AM HUGE. I don't know whether that's why I feel so ready to get her out? Who knows! What I do know is that to the outside world I definitely look like someone who is 'milking' (a more appropriate term could not be found in my mind) being heavily pregnant. You know like when you see someone who has hurt their leg and wants the whole world to know, so exaggerates the limp just to draw attention to it but ends up putting more weight through the injured limb, yeah that.
As well as not being able to walk, other 'symptoms' include:
- Being unable to bend down, at all
- Having to roll out of bed
- Not being able to eat anything without swigging Gaviscon immediately after (so then getting rid of the taste of the delicious chocolate just consumed)
- Coughing and then immediately needing to wee
- Crying at everything (and I mean, everything)
- Wanting to sleep ALL the time, but then as soon as your head hits the pillow you start writing a complete novel in your head
- Bowel 'troubles'
The list goes on…
I will stop moaning now (I will, I promise), as I know the end is SO close for me, being booked in for a C-Section. But basically, what I am trying to say is – to those women that make it to 40+ weeks, I salute you, you are machines! Seriously.


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We are celebrating Dutch King Willem Alexander's 50th birthday on Gibbs Farm.
This stunning venue is situated north of Auckland on the Kaipara Harbour and is a must see destination.
Gibbs Farm is not often open to the public but the Trustees have very kindly allowed us to organise this event as a fundraiser for the Dutch National Museum "Oranjehof" where the story of the Dutch in New Zealand will be told. The museum is situated in Foxton just north of Wellington on State Highway 1, next to the 27-metre high Dutch flour mill.
The museum is opening its doors in spring this year so we need a lot of financial support.
We hope to see you at Gibbs Farm soon.


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What do you do?
Sharon Smith
Where do you work and what is your title?
I'm the daughter/partner/manager of "My Daughter's Deli."
What do you do there and/or what are you responsible for?
I make the homemade soups (my dad bakes the bagels every day), cinnamon rolls, cookies and cakes. I also do the data entry, order supplies, and manage the personnel and all the restaurant prep and closing work that needs to be done.
How long have you been doing this kind of work (total)? How long on the Westside?
About 19 years. I started at Mount St. Francis. I managed the guest dining room and conference center. I've been on the Westside for almost a year (May 14 is our one-year anniversary!)
What do you like best about it (other than quitting time)?
People – I like talking to the people, and I love to cook and I like working with my dad.
If you could change one thing (other than pay), what would it be?
I'd have to say a way to draw more people in. Definitely better parking and reliable help.
What part of your work did your training/education never prepare you for?
I was certified as a nurse's aide. Then I transferred to the nutritional section (at Mount St. Francis). I had to learn everything from scratch. The nuns and friars taught me everything I needed to know to make soup. We also overbaked a lot at first. We now have very little to no food left over.
What makes working on the Westside special?
I was raised over here. The people make it special. The Westside has the friendliest people. Also, every morning I get to see Pikes Peak on my way to work. There's no place else in the world with this view, it makes it all worthwhile.
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Filipino Prison Thriller Remake. Yes, you read that right.
Tim Hatch lives in a secret volcano headquarters somewhere in the South Pacific, where he controls the world economy and writes confessional poetry about his disappointing childhood.
His poetry has been published in MungBeing, East Jasmine Review, The Pacific Review, The Vehicle, Touch: The Journal Of Healing, Apeiron Review, and he is the recipient of the 2014 Felix Valdez Award.
He finds writing about himself in the third person to be an overtly seductive invitation to tell lies.
He once captured a French Eagle at Talavera.
I never expected to get married or have any children. Ever. That was until I met my wife and knew I'd been a jerk most of my life.


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Thomas Bray papers, Series 1, Box 3, Folder 1: The Acts of Dr. Bray's Visitation, held at Annapolis in Mary Land -- (Meetings with the clergy, list of attendants, resolutions, petition), May 23-25, 1700
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Whew! What a busy (DIY) weekend I had! How was yours? I don't know where my burst of energy and motivation came from (when I get like this I just go with it!), but I managed to squeak out a few new DIY projects (stay tuned!) as well as tweak some things in several rooms around the house.
One project I've been conjuring up in my mind is how to make a door stop for the door that leads to the garage (without spending one penny!)
This door is especially frustrating when I have my arms full of groceries, a sleepy child, backpacks, sports equipment, or all the above! This door needs to be propped open as it shuts automatically. This is what we have been using for the past year…
Yup, our poor hand vac! I am not sponsored in any way for saying this, but Electrolux sure makes a tough product! This thing has been kicked, dragged and used at least 25 times a day as our door stop and still looks new! Just sayin.
As I was watching the kids play in our back yard on Friday afternoon I had one of those light bulb moments. See, our back yard is very sloped and an occasional large rock will slide its way down into our yard. That's when I realized that I could use one as a door stop! I have always loved the rope knot doorstop from Ballard Designs especially because it has a handle, and I just knew I could replicate the look…for FREE! (I can't justify spending $49 on a door stop!)
So I grabbed a rock from our back yard, some rope I had on hand from a previous project, Gorilla Glue and went for it!
First I made the "handle" then started wrapping my rock over and over again. I kept rotating it a bit while wrapping the rock so it wouldn't be "lumpy" on one side. You need to keep pressure on the rope while wrapping the rock.
Halfway through, I needed to play a game of freeze tag so I grabbed a clamp to hold everything in place.
I used a little Gorilla Glue wherever I saw the rope fraying or lifting away from the rock and clamped it. This project was fun and only took 20 minutes! The best part is, it was FREE! I love that (and so the husband).
I know it's not identical to the real thing, but that doesn't bother me one bit. It serves its purpose just fine and I didn't spend one penny!


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Pictoral of 718 PDK oil change--amazingly complicated
MikenOH - 11 months ago
Guenter in Ontario - 11 months ago
Guenter in Ontario
Looks like Porsche didn't just cut two cylinders off the flat six. They also moved things around to create an extra "challenge" for servicing. Makes you wonder how much the dealers will charge for THAT oil change.
|I heard you had to drop the engine on a 986 to change the oil
SMILIN - 11 months ago
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grant - 11 months ago
Youtube video with 718 oil change
MikenOH - 11 months ago
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Guenter in Ontario - 11 months ago
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Guenter in Ontario - 11 months ago
Well-made video
Boxsterra - 11 months ago
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grant - 11 months ago
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MikenOH - 11 months ago
I do hate those under-trays. Small beer you may say, but its a total PITA on my Audi, and I have always loved just how simple this job is on the 986; remove plug, spin off filter, drain, replace (wait forever, go do something), fill, done. On the Audi, its 1) fight with and swear at the belly pan, then 2) wrestle the oil filter out of a crevice behind the sway bar where and errant move shorts it across the starter pins SPARK!!. Change shorts.
Now back to the GTS. From what i see this is only for the 4-cyl turbos, not the previous 981 flat six. The 9A1 was more complicated, but as I recall, nothing was difficult to access.
From the video - the two issues are a) the belly pan and b) poor access to the filter, Just like my Audi.
I wonder what the reason for the pan is. Normally, aero is part of it, but i also suspect its to insulate the hot mufflers and cats from, say, leaves.
I could see some leaving it off.
I expect that, as with the S6, the filter becomes easier with practice. For track use and frequent oil changes, it may make sense to leave it for several oil changes. The filter wont clog in 5-8k miles, and the 250-300mL is not the end of the world....
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In a press conference this afternoon, President Obama was asked about Rep. Todd Akin's (R-MO) comment that "legitimate rape" generally does not lead to pregnancy. The President did not pull any punches:
OBAMA: Well, let me first of all say the views expressed were offensive. Rape is rape. And the idea that we should be parsing and qualifying and slicing what types of rape we're talking about doesn't make sense to the American people, and certainly doesn't make sense to me. So what I think these comments do underscore is why we shouldn't have a bunch of politicians, a majority of whom are men, making health care decisions on behalf of women. And so although these particular comments have led Governor Romney and other Republicans to distance themselves, I think the underlying notion that we should be making decisions on behalf of women for their health care decisions or qualifying 'forcible rape' versus nonforcible rape — I think those are broader issues and that is a significant difference in approach between me and the other party.
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Obama's strong condemnation of Akin is welcome, if not surprising given the widespread outrage at the Missouri lawmaker's remarks. Additionally, his reference to so-called "forcible rape" is likely a clever attack on his opponent's running mate. GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is an original co-sponsor of the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act," a bill which rolls back a longstanding exemption to the federal ban on abortion funding for rape survivors unless the woman seeking to terminate her pregnancy experienced a "forcible rape."


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Pucon was a bit of a mixed bag. We had pretty high expectations based on conversations with other travelers; this can be a little bit dangerous… We arrived in a downpour, after crossing the boarder with Argentina in a snow storm. Our hostel was full, even though I thought I had communicated with the hostel owner and secured a room (at a discount no less). Then we were recommended the sister hostel, which sounded like a great deal since it had also been recommended by a friend. It turned out to be crowded, messy, and overpriced…
Pucon is the "adventure sports capitol" of Chile. The Kiwi hostel owner excitedly described all kinds of extreme activities available to us. There was rafting, zip-lining, body-boarding down a river (called Hydrospeed, where a guide would run the river backwards with a GoPro and provide your own personal DVD), horseback riding, and the most popular, climbing Volcan Villarica. The cost for each of these hovered around $60-80 USD, which we were told was a great deal… Hopefully I'm sounding unimpressed with all of this. Tours are great, don't get me wrong, but with limited funds we are hyper aware of the real value of some of these activities.
In the end, we decided to hike the volcano because it seemed like the thing to do. Then we spent the following day doing a low-cost day hike, staring at the Volcano (and two others) on a beautiful day, and deciding that we actually didn't care about mountaineering and backed out of the volcano summit attempt… I guess it's really easy to get caught up with these things, especially when 75% of the other travelers are doing it. It's also nice to remember that we have volcanoes in Washington (taller ones, like Mt. Adams), that are low-cost, or even free to climb.
On our third, and last day in Pucon, we took a bus out to some thermal hot springs. What a great way to recover from a 7 hour hike! I swear, if I lived in Pucon, I would be there almost every week. We've been traveling with a Swedish couple for the last 4 days, and it was nice to spend a day doing nothing more than sitting in hot pools, eating, and talking.


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Back Stage - August 30, 1996
"Freiheit Makes a Stand," playing as part of the Peculiar Works Project's At Odds festival, tries so many different things in so many different ways that a few ideas can't help but succeed. The production's intelligence and eclecticism carry it for a while, but the overall effect is numbing.
Writer-director Barry Rowell tells the story of Coriolanus -- sort of. This time, though, the Roman general and his beloved mother are holed up in a Ruby Ridge-like compound, sur-rounded by government agents.
Throw in some sitar music, a snarling Ken doll, conspiracy theories, a conga-line and a game show. Mix it all up with some chunks of Shakespeare, and you're left with a bit of a mess, albeit an intriguing, sometimes thought-provoking mess.
Rowell almost seems not to trust any one concept enough, and the different moods undercut rather than amplify each other. (One central concept, a series of videotaped sequences, is almost completely unintelligible.)
The cast is largely up to the different styles. As Aufidius, the head government agent, Ernest Abuba easily stands out, and he is ably supported by Richard Sheinmel (in the title role), Randy Lake and Jacki Goldhammer. Darting between Shakespearean verse and just about every other performing style, they bring a much-needed sense of cohesion to the production, as do David Castaneda's lighting and especially Jacob Harlow's sets. And David Lynch's intricate meld of Eastern and Western music is always welcome.
Of all the recent Shakespearean updatings, putting Coriolanus in a militia is an unusually relevant one. But less may well be more here; even the best ideas need some room to breathe.
Presented by Peculiar Works Project at the Vineyard's 26th Street Theatre, 309 E. 26th St., NYC, Aug. 12-Sept. 1.


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If you have a quick look on Wikipedia you'll find out that algorithms are procedures used to solve calculations and to process data.
When I was in university, one of my teacher has defined them like a receipt. Imagine that you have got dozens of ingredients. You have to mix them in order to obtain something that's really tasty and that can be considered eatable.
From a certain point of view that's true. Isn't it? 🙂
One thing that takes a little bit of attention is the fact that the ingredients have to be selected and manipulated following particular procedures otherwise you'll obtain a food that it something "similar" to what you are expecting.
One week ago, I was reading a problem on Codility that at the beginning was appearing really… really… EASY PEASY!
That's the greatest mistake that you can do! It doesn't exist a problem that is simple… otherwise it's not a problem 😉
After that assumption, I tried on my favorite editor to solve the problem and it "was failing some tests" (if it doesn't cover any case it's wrong).
I misunderstood the fact that my solution wasn't considering entirely the input.
Hence I decided to focus on the velocity of the execution because maybe some loops + if statements were speed down the execution.
That's another problem: don't focus on velocity at the beginning. You'll incur in a lot of mistakes and the problem will become more complex than expected.
At that point I decided to drink a huge cup of strong Italian coffee. "What am I doing?!?!? That's not the way!"
This was not the idea that solves all your problems but a kind of ray that was saying me that I should start to think instead of trying a feasible solution .
At the end that's the result:
Detected time complexity: O(N * M * log(M) + N * log(N))
Score: 100 of 100
…getting back to my teacher's words, when you are sure that your solution works, you should start to think "Can I do something more?".
Most of the time the solution is YES! OF COURSE!
Leaving that's long and boring introduction I think that algorithms are not only a way to solve problems but a tool that allows us, not only geeks or nerds, to find other possible better solutions or to confirm that our one is the best one.
So, if you have a look at the icon, that is taken by the Princeton website, you should consider the opportunity to think a problem as something that has to be solved through organized iterations not only as an intuition.


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Even more relevant to most readers of this blog, the new tax bill proposes to make tuition wavers taxable. According to the Inside Higher Ed article:
The proposal would also eliminate a provision of the tax code used by many universities to waive the cost of tuition for graduate students filling positions like teaching assistantships. If the proposal were to go through, those institutions wouldn't be able to waive tuition costs without imposing new taxable income on grad students, said Steven Bloom, director of government relations at the American Council on Education.
OK. So we will take students making stipends of $25-30k and then tax them as if they were making $60-75k. That would bump people up from the 15% bracket to the 25% bracket on money they don't even see,. Given that many US students already have debt from undergrad, it is hard to see how this wouldn't greatly reduce the number of students able to attend grad school, especially when combined with removing the tax deduction on student loan interest. Now, I know that there are people who think we should reduce the number of grad students in STEM fields, but do we really want to cull the numbers with an economic means test?
This seems like a really strange proposal. For one thing, how much money can taxing grad school tuition wavers actually bring in? For another, why wouldn't grad schools drastically lower tuition in the programs that routinely provide such wavers, since it seems mostly like a bookkeeping fiction anyways? Its not like some programs don't have higher tuition than others already, and plenty of programs already have different tuition rates for students before and after they pass to PhD candidates.


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The GMC Yukon comes in four basic configurations: Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali and Yukon Denali XL. XL versions of the Yukon come with a longer wheelbase and more interior room, while Denali versions are packed full of luxury. Two engines power the Yukon: A 5.3L V8 with 355 horsepower supplies power to Yukon and Yukon XL models, while a 6.2L V8 with 420 horsepower provides thrust for Denali and Denali XL versions. GMC claims that the engines should provide best-in-class fuel economy, with even the Denali XL achieving 21 mpg on the highway.
Within the Yukon and Yukon XL models are two trims -- SLE and SLT. SLE versions are more basic but still include plenty of amenities. Highlights on the SLE include a rear vision camera, hands-free liftgate, front and rear park assist, an IntelliLink infotainment system with Apple Car Play and 8-inch color touchscreen, rain-sensing wipers, a Bose premium sound system, remote vehicle start, keyless entry and a navigation system. SLT versions include leather seating surfaces, heated and cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, power-folding third row seats, a heated leather steering wheel, power adjustments to the steering column and pedals, and a blind-spot warning system.
The Yukon Denali and Denali XL come in just a single, all-encompassing trim level. The Denali comes with most of the luxury features that appear with the SLT trim, thought the Denali also includes a better sound system with active noise cancellation technology and magnetic ride control shock absorbers. The Denali also gets plenty of unique styling pieces on both the interior and exterior, helping to distinguish it from its less expensive sibling. Generally speaking, interior trim pieces are nicer, softer and more expensive feeling, while the exterior benefits from unique headlights, a unique grill and plenty of Denali badging.
Options on the Yukon are numerous. A variety of 22- and 20-inch wheels are available, allowing buyers to customize the exterior looks of the vehicle to their taste. Interiors can also be customized and one of the more popular options on the Yukon is a very nice rear seat entertainment system that includes a Blu-ray player. Electronic systems such as adaptive cruise control or a heads up display are also available, as is a panoramic sunroof.
Safety systems on the 2017 Yukon are state of the art. Electronic aids such as anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability all come standard. Optional blind-spot warning and lane-keeping assist also aid road safety. All Yukons also come with a 6-month subscription to GM's OnStar service.
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Muffins are one of the best things to make if you are a beginner, all you basically do is combine all the ingredients, stick them in the oven and 20 minutes later out comes a perfectly cooked batch of muffins. With muffins you can also create some amazing flavour combinations, whether they be savoury or sweet.
With this recipe you can change it to your flavour preference, just take out the chocolate chips and add what you fancy, such as blueberries, the zest of a lemon, peanuts etc. Go crazy and create some of your own muffins.
200g plain flour
1tbsp baking powder
1tsp baking soda
200g chocolate chips
115g unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
2 eggs
200g casting sugar
1tsp vanilla essence
240ml milk
- Preheat oven to gas mark 7 (425F/220C), Grease your 12 hole muffin tin using butter.
- Mix together your melted butter, eggs, vanilla essence and milk.
- Add your sugar, baking soda, baking powder and plain flour and mix.
- Add your chocolate chip and mix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the 12 holes, filling 3/4 full.
- Place in the centre of the oven for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to Gas mark 4 (350F/180C) for another 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin.
- Remove from the tin and enjoy!


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The crushing inevitability of, well, crushing your sunglasses as you sit down on top of yet another pair is one of life's biggest annoyances.
But these new designs by Italia Independent claim to be able to put a stop to that. The I-Ultra sunglasses (expect a lawsuit from Apple soon) are made of stiff rubber - specifically a type of ultra-light material that has never been used for eyewear before, they claim - meaning that they are practically unbreakable. We assume they've utilised the technology from those shatter-proof rulers we had at school.
Unfortunately the lenses are still made of glass, so they could break but we applaud the effort to try and solve this burning issue. They come in a range of ten different colours, and cost £98.
We'll probably end up dropping them in a fire so they melt instead.
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