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|ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(e) AND 203(k) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 AND SECTIONS 9(b) AND 9(f) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate and in the public interest that public administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted pursuant to Sections 203(e) and 203(k) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("Advisers Act") and Sections 9(b) and 9(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Investment Company Act") against John McStay Investment Counsel L.P. ("JMIC" or "Respondent").
In anticipation of the institution of these proceedings, JMIC has submitted an Offer of Settlement ("Offer") which the Commission has determined to accept. Solely for the purpose of these proceedings and any other proceedings brought by or on behalf of the Commission, or to which the Commission is a party, the Respondent, by its Offer, admits the jurisdiction of the Commission over it and over the subject matter of these proceedings, and consents to the entry of this Order Instituting Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings, Making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions and a Cease-and-Desist Order pursuant to Sections 203(e) and 203(k) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Sections 9(b) and 9(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Order"), without admitting or denying the Commission's findings contained in this Order.
On the basis of this Order and Respondent's Offer, the Commission makes the following findings1:
1. John McStay Investment Counsel L.P. has been registered with the Commission as an investment adviser since December 14, 1983. JMIC serves as investment adviser for the Brazos Small Cap Portfolio ("Brazos Small Cap"), Brazos Micro Cap Portfolio ("Brazos Micro Cap"), and Brazos Multi Cap Portfolio ("Brazos Multi Cap") (collectively, the "Brazos Portfolios"), and the other series within the Brazos Mutual Funds, a registered investment company. JMIC also serves as investment adviser to private institutional clients.
2. The Brazos Mutual Funds ("Brazos") has been registered with the Commission as an open-end investment company since December 1996. Brazos issues multiple series of shares; each series is identified as a particular "Portfolio." Included among the Portfolios issued by Brazos are the Brazos Small Cap, created on December 31, 1996, the Brazos Micro Cap, created on December 31, 1997, and the Brazos Multi Cap, created on December 31, 1998.
3. From January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1999, JMIC implemented a new Initial Public Offering ("IPO") stock allocation procedure which provided that IPO shares would be allocated to the Brazos Portfolios unless JMIC received a sufficient quantity of IPO shares to allocate them among all its managed accounts consistent with the investment strategy for those accounts. The allocation of IPO shares to its advisory client, Brazos, under this procedure helped Brazos generate rates of return in its first year which placed Brazos at or near the top percentile in independent performance evaluations of comparable mutual funds.2 Despite the large impact that IPO shares had on its Portfolios' return, Brazos failed to disclose in its Commission filings the fact that it had acquired a substantial amount of IPO stock or the significant effect the IPO shares had on Brazos' first year performance. Additionally, Brazos failed to disclose that given the growth in total assets, it was questionable whether Brazos could continue to experience, by investing in IPOs, substantially similar performance as it had previously experienced.
4. JMIC's new IPO allocation procedure, by resulting in the distribution of IPO shares to the Brazos Portfolios when there was an insufficient quantity to allocate shares to all of JMIC's managed accounts, effectively favored the Brazos Portfolios over JMIC's other advisory clients. JMIC failed to disclose adequately to some of its clients the change in IPO allocation procedure. Additionally, JMIC failed to disclose to its clients a potential conflict of interest that arose when JMIC's managers made personal investments in the Brazos Portfolios after the change in JMIC's IPO allocation procedure.
5. Prior to instituting the new IPO allocation procedure, JMIC's clients received in their accounts IPO shares on a rotational basis in those instances where the quantity of shares available to JMIC was insufficient to allocate IPO shares to all clients. After the institution of the new procedure in January 1997, JMIC allocated the available IPO shares to Brazos if the total value of shares available to JMIC from a given IPO was insufficient to enable JMIC to distribute to each and every JMIC client a portion of those shares equal in value to a pre-determined percentage of the current value of each JMIC client account (e.g., from .3% to .5%). In other words, only Brazos continued to receive those IPO shares that could not be broadly allocated. The percentage was a minimum purchase threshold applied uniformly to all JMIC clients. The new IPO allocation procedure differed from JMIC's prior IPO allocation procedure, whereby all JMIC advisory clients were afforded an opportunity to acquire IPO shares on a rotation basis regardless of the quantity available to JMIC.
6. JMIC's IPO allocations enhanced the performance of the Brazos Portfolios, enabling them to achieve exceptional returns during their first year - a tendency typical of IPOs generally. On December 31 of 1996, 1997 and 1998, JMIC created, respectively, the Brazos Small Cap, Brazos Micro Cap and Brazos Multi Cap Portfolios. During the first year of each Portfolio's operation, IPO allocations contributed approximately 20.9, 19.6 and 55 percentage points, respectively, toward the Portfolios' annual returns, which were 54.5%, 32.8%, and 92%, respectively. JMIC was aware of the possibility that Brazos would not repeat its exceptional performance due to the substantial uncertainty regarding the future availability of IPO stock, and the gradual decrease, as the Brazos Portfolios' value continued to grow, in the percentage of Brazos' aggregate Portfolio value attributable to IPO shares - diluting, thereby, the effect of the IPO share prices on Brazos' prospective performance.
7. JMIC did not analyze the contributions of the IPO shares to Brazos' overall performance, and thus did not disclose this information to Brazos or its board of directors. Consequently, in shareholder reports and prospectuses filed with the Commission, Brazos failed to disclose adequately the large impact on its first year performance of IPO stock, and failed to disclose adequately the possibility that it would be unable to achieve this performance level in the future as asset size increased.3 This was material because it was questionable whether the Portfolios could continue to experience, by investing in the IPOs, substantially similar performance as they had previously experienced, given the growth in the Portfolios' total assets.
8. JMIC failed to provide actual notice of the change in the IPO allocation procedure at least to some of JMIC's pre-existing private clients. In Part II of JMIC's amended Form ADV filed with the Commission on January 31, 1997, JMIC disclosed the implementation of the new scarce IPO allocation procedure. JMIC sent a letter to each client offering to provide a copy of the Form ADV as required by Rule 204-3(c)(1). However, JMIC did not forward the amended ADV to its existing clients unless specifically requested to do so by the client, or otherwise provide actual notice to existing clients of the new IPO procedure. As a result, many of JMIC's pre-existing private clients may never have learned of this material change.
9. JMIC failed to disclose a potential conflict of interest that arose when some JMIC managers, at various points in time, made significant personal investments in the Brazos Portfolios after the change in IPO allocation procedure. By investing in Brazos after the change in IPO allocation procedure, the managers were indirectly benefiting from Brazos' access to IPO shares. The managers' investment in Brazos posed a potential conflict of interest. Although JMIC disclosed the fact that its managers invested in Brazos to Brazos shareholders and JMIC's private clients, JMIC did not specifically disclose the potential conflict of interest created by the Brazos-favoring change in IPO allocation procedure and the managers' investment in Brazos.4
10. An investment adviser such as JMIC has "an affirmative duty of `utmost good faith and full and fair disclosure of all material facts,' as well as an affirmative obligation `to employ reasonable care to avoid misleading' [its] clients." SEC v. Capital Gains Research Bureau, Inc., 375 U.S. 180, 194 (1963) (citation omitted). A fact is material if there is a "substantial likelihood that the disclosure of the omitted fact would have been viewed by the reasonable investor as having significantly altered the total mix of information available." Basic, Inc. v. Levinson, 485 U.S. 224, 231-32 (1988) (quoting TSC Industries, Inc. v. Northway, Inc., 426 U.S. 438, 449 (1976)).
11. Reasonable investors would view as material the change in the IPO allocation practices that favored Brazos over the other JMIC clients, because it would be important in making an investment decision. See McKenzie Walker Investment Management, Inc., Advisers Act Release No. 1571 (July 16, 1996). Reasonable investors would also view as material the fact that some JMIC managers, at various points in time, made significant personal investments in the Brazos Portfolios after the change in JMIC's IPO allocation procedure. See Capital Gains Research Bureau, Inc., 375 U.S. at 188. Moreover, under the facts and circumstance of this case, disclosure of an allocation procedure that had the effect of favoring one client to the potential financial detriment of other clients, and disclosure of a potential conflict of interest between JMIC's managers and JMIC's private advisory clients, would have been material to an advisory client's decision to continue an advisory relationship with JMIC. Thus, JMIC's failure to disclose adequately the new IPO allocation procedure and failure to disclose the potential conflict of interest were material omissions.
12. Similarly, reasonable investors would consider the fact that Brazos' performance in the first year of each Portfolio was substantially attributable to IPO shares as significantly altering the total mix of available information. This is of particular importance given the growth in total assets of the Brazos Portfolios, which places in doubt the ability of the Portfolios to continue to experience, by investing in IPOs, substantially similar performance. See The Dreyfus Corporation and Michael L. Schonberg, Advisers Act Release No. 1870, (May 10, 2000); Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corp., Advisers Act Release No. 1819 (September 8, 1999). Thus, JMIC's failure to disclose the impact on the Brazos Portfolios' performance of IPO shares was a material omission. As a result of this omission, Brazos omitted the material information in its Commission filings.
13. As a result of the conduct described above, JMIC willfully violated Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act.5
14. As a result of the conduct described above, Brazos violated Section 34(b) of the Investment Company Act and JMIC caused and willfully aided and abetted Brazos' violation.
Respondent undertakes:
15. to retain, within 30 days of the date of the Order, at JMIC's own expense, an independent consultant, not unacceptable to the Commission's staff, to review: i) JMIC's methodology for calculating and disclosing the impact of IPO securities on JMIC's investment company clients; and ii) JMIC's procedures for implementing the consultant's recommendation regarding the calculations and disclosures referenced in Subsection III.15.i), above;
16. to require the consultant to prepare, within 150 days of the entry of the Order, a written recommendation of policies, practices, and procedures, or amendments thereto, designed reasonably to prevent and detect, insofar as practicable and deemed necessary, future violations of the federal securities laws relating to matters within the prescribed scope of the consultant's review, with a copy of such recommendation to be given simultaneously to the Commission's Fort Worth District Office (the "FWDO") and JMIC;
17. to adopt, implement, and maintain all policies, practices and procedures recommended by the consultant within 30 days of the receipt of the recommendation; provided, however, that as to any recommendation of the consultant which JMIC determines is, in whole or in part, unduly burdensome, JMIC may suggest an alternative procedure designed to achieve the same objective or purpose as that of the recommendation of the consultant. JMIC shall set forth in an affidavit to be submitted to the consultant and the FWDO such alternative procedure, and a description of how such alternative procedure achieves the same objective or purpose as the consultant's original recommendation. JMIC will require the consultant to evaluate the alternative procedure proposed by JMIC. However, JMIC will abide by the consultant's final determination with regard thereto and adopt those recommendations which the consultant ultimately determines are appropriate;
18. within 180 days of the issuance of the Order, to file an affidavit with the FWDO setting forth the details of JMIC's compliance with these undertakings and implementation of the consultant's recommendations pursuant to Sections III.16. and III.17., above;
19. to apply to the Commission's staff for any extension of the deadlines set forth in Sections III.15. through III.18., above, before their expiration, and upon a showing of good cause by JMIC, the Commission's staff may, in its sole discretion, grant such extensions for whatever time period it deems appropriate;
20. to ensure the independence of the independent consultant, by agreeing that Respondent:
shall not have the authority to terminate the independent consultant without prior written approval of the Commission's staff;
shall compensate the independent consultant and persons engaged to assist the independent consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Order at their reasonable and customary rates; and
shall require the independent consultant to enter into an agreement that provides that for the period of engagement and for a period of two years from completion of the engagement, the independent consultant shall not enter into any employment, consultant, attorney-client, auditing or other professional relationship with JMIC, or any of JMIC's present or former affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents acting in their capacity. The agreement will also provide that the independent consultant will require that any firm with which he/she is affiliated or of which he/she is a member, and any person engaged to assist the independent consultant in performance of his/her duties under the Order shall not, without prior written consent of the FWDO, enter into any employment, consultant, attorney-client, auditing or other professional relationship with JMIC, or any of JMIC's present or former affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents acting in their capacity as such for the period of the engagement and for a period of two years after the engagement; and
21. within 30 days of the date of the Order, to disseminate, at its own expense, a copy of the Order to all JMIC advisory clients as of the date of the Order.
In view >of the foregoing, the Commission deems it appropriate to impose the sanctions specified in Respondent JMIC's Offer.
A. That JMIC is censured;
B. Pursuant to Section 203(k) of the Advisers Act and Section 9(f) of the Investment Company Act, that Respondent JMIC cease and desist from committing or causing any violations and any future violations of Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act and Section 34(b) of the Investment Company Act; and
C. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent JMIC shall pay a civil money penalty in the amount of $200,000 within 10 days of the entry of the Order to the United States Treasury. Such payment shall be: (a) made by United States postal money order, certified check, bank cashier's check or bank money order; (b) made payable to the Securities and Exchange Commission; (c) hand delivered or mailed to the Office of Financial Management, Securities and Exchange Commission, Operations Center, 6432 General Green Way, Stop 0-3, Alexandria, Virginia 22312; and (d) submitted under cover letter which identifies JMIC as a Respondent in these proceedings, the file number of these proceedings, a copy of which cover letter and money order or check shall be sent to Spencer C. Barasch, Associate District Administrator, Securities and Exchange Commission, Burnett Plaza, 801 Cherry Street, Suite 1900, Fort Worth, Texas 76102;
D. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent shall comply with the undertakings enumerated in Sections III.15. through III.21., above.
By the Commission.
Jonathan G. Katz
|The findings herein are made pursuant to Respondent's Offer of Settlement and are not binding on any other person or entity in this or any other proceeding.
|As a result of their high market demand, a substantial percentage of IPO shares traded, during the relevant period, at a premium to their initial offering price.
|Specifically, in Brazos' annual reports filed with the Commission on February 10, 1998 and February 3, 1999, its semi-annual reports filed with the Commission on August 4, 1997, July 30, 1998 and August 5, 1999, and in two prospectuses filed for the Micro Cap and Multi Cap Portfolios in December 1997 and December 1998, respectively.
|Arguably, the potential conflict of interest was apparent to JMIC's new clients and those private clients who requested and received JMIC's amended Form ADV, because these clients would have had information about both the change in IPO allocation procedure, which favored Brazos and its shareholders, and the fact that, by investing in the Brazos Portfolios, the JMIC managers had become Brazos shareholders.
|Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act does not require a showing of scienter. Capital Gains Research Bureau, Inc., 375 U.S. at 192.
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Dr. Salvati is a medical specialist in the field of preventive medicine and limits her practice to the treatment of the overweight and its medically related disorders. She has been active in the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (A.S.B.P.), which is a national organization of physicians with an international reputation for fostering excellence in the treatment of obesity. She is also a Fellow of both the American Academy of Family Physicians and American College of Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Salvati serves on the Board of Trustees of the A.S.B.P. and has passed the written and oral examination, as well as fulfilling other requirements of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine. She is on the Editorial Board of the Society's Journal, "The Bariatrician". In Florida, she is a member of the Florida Society of Bariatric Physicians.
During her residency, Dr. Salvati was selected as the Resident Physician of The Year for the state of Florida in Community Service by the Florida Medical Association. She was the founding Co-Medical Director of the Caridad Health Clinic in Boynton Beach which is a free medical clinic to service migrant workers and their families. Dr. Salvati holds an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Florida and actively participates in continuing medical education in both the fields of obesity and preventive medicine.
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Over the past few years we've seen effects in the landscape from an extended drought, specifically in the West. Meteorologists are, once again, predicting above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation for 2016 in the Willamette Valley. Signs of drought stress can easily be seen in the declining health of regional trees. Dead limbs in tree crowns, and brown, curling leaves are indicators of such stress. Oaks, ash, pines, and cedars, in particular, are rapidly declining in health throughout the Valley. While we certainly will not be able to save all of the trees, there are steps and procedures we can put into place to help extend the health and life of them.
During the summer months, trees should have watering priority over lawns. Lawns will more than likely rebound over the wet seasons, but a tree is to be thought about in a different manner. Due to changing climate patterns, it will take more care and water to keep trees thriving in the Western region.
An easy way to remember water needs for various trees is 10 gallons per inch of trunk diameter. The trunk diameter should be measured at about two feet from ground, and the general formula: tree diameter x 5 minutes= total watering time.
For example, using a hose at medium pressure usually takes about 5 minutes to obtain 10 gallons of water. Therefore, if you have a 5" diameter tree, it should receive 50 gallons of water; multiply by 5 minutes to equal total watering time of 25 minutes.
Water should be distributed evenly under the drip line of the tree, and not necessarily against the trunk. Also, trees should be watered three times per month during April- September.
DeSantis provides deep root watering, as well as deep foot fertilizer feedings, for our customers. Basically, a soil probe is injected approximately 8" into the soil, throughout 12 different areas within the drip line of the tree (less probing for smaller trees). This is a quick, efficient, and easy method to get water evenly distributed to the vast root system of trees. We have witnessed significant health advantages, and renewed growth in trees of customers who have opted to have the deep root watering and fertilizer feedings.
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House of Prayer Choir went to Beattyville, Kentucky on Monday, February 28th 2011. It was an honor to be on WLJC Broadcast of "Hour of Harvest." Along with the choir of various ages, the youth band also worshipped the Lord through song.
House of Prayer Choir went to Beattyville, Kentucky on Monday, February 28th 2011. It was an honor to be on WLJC Broadcast of "Hour of Harvest." Along with the choir of various ages, the youth band also worshipped the Lord through song.
House of Prayer is always reaching out…
The spiritual leaders and congregation at the House of Prayer are always ready with a helping hand and an open heart. Senior Pastor Winston McClurg says his church has been preparing for the harvest before the foundation of the church was built. The church was a divine inspiration from God, he said.
House of Prayer was first established in 1972 in McClurg's carpenter shop at his home. "God spoke to me and said 'use what you've got'," he said. McClurg did what God instructed him to. The church had started with five people that included Winston and his wife Jeri and her mother.
But soon the tiny one-room carpenter shop and its parking lot became too small. The congregation eventually grew into a large, diverse group of people with many different spiritual backgrounds. When there wasn't room for the congregation, McClurg began to look for land to build another church.
God was in his quest for land the day he went to talk to the C. Roger Lewis family. McClurg approached the Lewises about the cost of the land. When McClurg mentioned that he was planning to build a larger church building, the Lewises were eager to help.
"The C. Roger Lewis family donated the land to us," McClurg said. "Brother Keith Pack donated equipment to help clean it up." The church also purchased five acres from the Lewises at 600 Whispering Oaks Road, where House of Prayer is located today.
Jeri added they give much credit to members of the congregation. "We have the finest bunch of people in our church," she said. "We are so blessed to have them." They paid their tithes faithfully to help pay off the church's debt, she said.
Since the establishment of the spiritual house, many different ministries have sprung from it. "We have evangelists, youth leaders and a teacher who helps take care of our new Christians," said Jeri. House of Prayer conducts Sunday school classes for children from nursery age to high school level. Youth classes for middle and high school children meet on Wednesday evenings.
Other ministries include a food ministry, called Hunger Relief Food Ministry, Farmers Christian Academy, a radio ministry that hosts 88.5 FM American Family Radio (AFR), and visits the Morehead Life Care Center and the Morehead Youth Development Center.
"We support all kinds of ministries too," she said. "We support some television ministries that bring out the Word of God." Some of their mission countries include China, Israel, Turkey, and Chile.
The McClurgs said harder times are coming and the church must be aware of it. "The Lord is getting us ready for it." Jeri said. "It is our desire to see people come to the Lord."
House of Prayer is a house that welcomes all people from all walks of life and the McClurgs and their staff tells individuals to come as they are. The McClurgs want the public to know that the church cares about everyone and desires to see them accept Christ whether they attend their church or not. Everyone is a child of God, Jeri said, through the Blood of Jesus.
"It's not about numbers," Pastor McClurg added. "If a person comes and visits us from out-of-state or another county and gets saved and chooses to go someplace else, that's great. We have planted a seed." Jeri want everyone to know that their church really does have a heart for the people in this community. "We want people know that we are a loving and caring church," she said. "We will not let you leave without knowing who you are and where you are from."
The congregation meets 10 a.m. for Sunday school, 11 a.m. for worship and 6 p.m. for Sunday evening service. Services for Wednesday are held at 7 p.m. with youth ministry also conducted on Wednesday evenings. For more information, contact (606) 784-7023
Article was taken from the Morehead News 2009. Worship Warms the Heart
House of Prayer: Church of the Past, Present, and Future
The House of Prayer (HOP) had humble beginnings and now serves those in Rowan County on a large scale with the same humility. The HOP had its first services in 1971 with eight people all of whom were related to founding pastor Winston McClurg and his wife Jeri.
The HOP began its first service in the fall of the year and after building a fire, Winston said they were chased away from the original building by wasps and ended up having the first service in the McClurg's house.
At the McClurg house Pastor Winston preached from a sewing machine being used as a pulpit and as they began the service Winston said God was there from the beginning.
According to Winston, he was telling a story about how God filled an anointing bottle to the top when someone needed it to pray and then God duplicated the miracle in one of their first services.
"My anointing oil bottle was sitting behind me and my back was to it and Jeri's uncle was looking at it and his eyes got big and that oil bottle filled itself to the top and Jeri's mother got healed that night."
The HOP is a long way from the days of having eight family members in a service as the original building was turning into a food ministry and a new church was built down Whispering Oaks Road that's held over 600 people in a meeting.
But today, the church is flourishing with people of all ages and with rich heritage of the ministry. Winston said the future is as bright.
"I know that there is a great work, God showed me that," Winston said. "Actually I may not be the forefront of it; it's going to be the youth. Our older ministers and our older people are going to push the youth. As it says in Joel: It shall come to pass in the last days thus says the Lord that I will pour out my spirit out on all flesh, your sons and your daughters will do the prophesying, the old men will dream dreams and see visions. In that day, I'll pour out on my handmaidens my servants of my spirit. It's going to be a youth thing and it's already happening all over the United States.
"You notice Hillsong and a lot of places that they got youth and these youth have been on drugs, they've been on everything and now they've got a taste of Jesus." Winston said. "They got a taste of what it is to be free and not be bound by drugs, they are going all out for Jesus. They are going to go forth and we are going to see a miraculous thing."
"We feel that is what the ground over there is for (on our property)," Jeri said. "We're going to see an explosion with the youth doing all kinds of things. We feel like that. We've had young ministers saying the same thing and they see all this as coming to pass and I see it too."
"We got good leadership. We've got good assistant pastors and a lot of stuff going on." Jeri said. "We don't have our own agenda number one. What I think about what things if it's not biblical forget about it, God already has enough ideas and opinions he doesn't need any more," Winston said. "Everybody's welcome."
Article appeared in The Morehead News April 9, 2010


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text: Aaron Watters wrote: > On Apr 15, 3:49 am, Tim Hoffman <zutes... at gmail.com> wrote: > >> There are plenty of python web frameworks, some have quite different >> approaches, >> what suits you will depend very much on your own bias, interest. > > I've had a lot of luck with WHIFF > ( http://whiff.sourceforge.net ) > Of course I wrote it and just released it publicly > recently. > > I'm a bit disappointed because I know a lot of people have looked > at the docs and demos and there have been a number of downloads, > but I haven't gotten one comment yet :( zilch nada. (There is > one comment attached to one of the docs, but that was me testing > the comments feature :) ). > > Back in the old days you could at least count on someone yelling > at you about how your design was such a bad idea.... [Just read the docs for ca. 5 minutes.] That's perhaps because a lot of people had the same thought after short reading/trying out as me: WTF?! This is weird stuff! Why the hell would I use this instead of a Python web framework like Django/Pylons/etc. You should perhaps contrast WHIFF with the other offerings for creating web applications. -- Gerhard


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I'm considering upgrading my notebook's HDD to an SSD.
I'm doing a lot of research and some people are saying it makes a world of a difference, where as some people are saying that it is negligible compared to the heat that the processor and videocard are producing.
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Whether you're up for a vigorous hike that takes you places few have gone or prefer a gentler stroll through Vermont's pristine forests and meadows – you'll find it nearby. Lye Brook Falls is a favorite easy to moderate hike with visiting and local trampers. More aggressive hikers aim for Prospect Rock.
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Today marks the anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's death.
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Wine Industry Leaders' Meeting – Grape and Wine 2015 - A Focus for Action/
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Wine Industry Leaders' Meeting – Grape and Wine 2015 - A Focus for Action
A wine industry leaders' meeting 'Grape and Wine 2015, A Focus for Action' will be held in August.
The leaders' meeting will have two objectives:
- The first is to agree on the 2 or 3 key issues to accelerate return to profitability and which will be advanced with united industry support from representative bodies.
- The second objective of the leaders' meeting is to achieve agreement or a process to reach agreement on an optimal future representative industry structure that presents a united industry voice on key issues and maximises industry's resources and influence and at the same time values state and regional representation.
Wines of WA will facilitate participation by WA in the meeting through engagement with producers and Regional Associations.
A small group of national and state industry leaders have been working on the concept and details of the leaders' meeting since late 2014 following agreement that a more united approach is required to effectively work through the industry's challenges and opportunities.
Grape & Wine 2015 will be held in Adelaide at the National Wine Centre and attended by approximately 40 national, state and nominated regional industry organisations to enable open discussion and achieve meaningful outcomes. In the selection of representatives an emphasis will be placed on diversity and the next generation of leaders of the industry. To ensure engagement with the whole industry, an industry survey will be conducted prior to the Summit in addition to engagement with regional associations and their members via the State Wine Associations.
An independent consultant will help facilitate the Grape & Wine 2015 and undertake important pre-work in identifying the key issues facing industry and what can be done to improve alignment and collaboration across the industry bodies on behalf of levy payers and members.
An expected outcome from the Summit will be agreement on what organisation reform is required to achieve a more united and effective industry voice and what interim arrangements can be put in place to progress the key issues in front of industry.
The need for a Summit is also supported by the South Australian Wine Industry Association, Wine Tasmania, Wine Victoria, New South Wales Wine Association and the Queensland Wine Industry Association. Growers groups are also supporting the initiative including Wine Grape Growers Australia, Murray Valley Winegrowers, the Wine Grapes Marketing Board, the Riverland Wine Industry Development Council, the Wine Grape Council of South Australia, and the Winemakers Federation of Australia.
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International Organic Food Expo Kicks Off in S. Korea
GOESAN, South Korea, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- An international organic food expo has kicked off in South Korea's central agricultural town of Goesan to promote sustainable agriculture and ecological lifestyles , organizers said Friday.
The 2015 Goesan International Organic Expo began in the mountainous town in North Chungcheong Province, for a 24-day run under the theme "Organic Life, Science Meets the Public ."
The event is the first of its kind to gather together the world's top two organic food bodies, the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR) and the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements.
In the export fairs scheduled on three different occasions, 264 firms from 26 countries and around 620 buyers will participate.
The organizing committee expects the expo to generate an economic ripple effect worth more than 170 billion won ( US$146 million ).
The organizing committee aims to lure in 660,000 visitors, including 40,000 foreigners.
As part of the expo, a symposium on the challenges and future of the world's organic industry will be held from Sept. 20 to 22.
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A Pinnacle of Success
Entry about my bushwacking trek up to Greenbrier Pinnacle coming soon.
Choosing not to conform, I would hang a left under that lowered rhododendron.
A view of Mount Kephart and The Jumpoff without obstruction, somewhere above Devils Den.
One of many blowdowns I had to navigate over, under, or around on this hike.
The trail skirts the edge of a rocky ledge before it turns into the woods for the remainder of the hike.
Though I could see Mount LeConte the entire way, this was probably the clearest view I could get through the trees.
Broken chunks of concrete and foundation stones are all that remains of the old firetower.


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Feast or Famine
13 comments:
- SusanD said...
Oh, love the slides. I will have to check that out!
- 17 February 2008 at 13:27
- LivE said...
love your slide show!!! wish i knew whether i could put that up on my blog. LOL! love that you have all your LOs there!!! you're rockin your blog, matey!
- 17 February 2008 at 15:20
- Heather said...
I especially love the Lima Sunset LO!!!
- 17 February 2008 at 16:38
yes...the slides (and your LO's) ROCK!!! I'm loving the one you did of your kitties with Liv's template. I'm working on a LO using her template too! (but instead of a kitty, it has a kiddie...LOL)
- 17 February 2008 at 17:00
- Angela2932 said...
Wow, you've been busy! I love the slideshow! Not just because of how cool it is, but of how gorgeous all your layouts in it are!
- 18 February 2008 at 02:44
- Carol said...
Your slide show looks great Veevs!
Carol :-)
- 18 February 2008 at 07:25
Wow - look at you - just a pro at the blog thing! Love your layouts - you are talented girl. Can't wait to see the calendar! Have a great Tuesday!
- 19 February 2008 at 15:59
- The Cute & Adorable, Yet Ever So Humble, mE said...
Hey Veevs!
Stopping by to check your blog and leave some love!
Loooove the pics and pages! I've gotta get some scrapping done! Thanks for the inspiration chica!
- 20 February 2008 at 04:42
- Ljonezy said...
Well a new blog update! Love the slide show. I don't remember seeing half of these los! Still waiting on the Lima lo. What do you do with your time sit around and chat??? LOL
- 21 February 2008 at 05:30
- Heather said...
Ok, I'm here again just to say hello! Still so inspired by your digi mojo!
- 22 February 2008 at 23:27
- Chrystal said...
Great job on the slide show - makes me want to scrap!!
- 25 February 2008 at 19:47
- Jackie said...
Cool slide show....I need to do that too :)
- 2 March 2008 at 05:21
- Kari said...
Love to see all of your LOs ... you've been very busy and your hard work has paid off!! They are all so lovely :)
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Pourcel celebrates Championship with fifth win
April 7, 2009
Newly Crowned AMA Supercross Lites Eastern Region Champion Christophe Pourcel showed his champion's prowess by winning his fifth race of the season in dominating fashion.
With the championship trophy already sitting on his mantle, Pourcel came to Jacksonville with his sights set on claiming another win. In his heat race, the French rider didn't get a good start and fought his way up to fourth before the checkered flag. The main event was a different story though as Pourcel came out of the first turn near the front and then set his sights on claiming the lead. When he made it to the front, he began gapping the rest of the field. Pourcel quickly built a four-second lead before settling into a comfortable pace.
Stroupe jumped out of the starting gate in the main, but as he exited the first turn he was mired deep in the pack running 11th at the end of the first lap. The 18-year-old methodically made his way up to fourth by the final lap. On the last lap, Nico Izzi crashed right in front of Stroupe, with the Kawasaki rider landing on Izzi's bike. Stroupe was able to stay upright to earn the third place.
With the East Coast season in the books the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team claimed the top-two spots in the championship standings. During the eight-race season, Pourcel and Stroupe combined to win seven events.
In just his third race with the team, Laninovich combined smooth riding with timely speed to earn his best finish of the season. Laninovich and the team have been working hard to improve his fitness and get him comfortable racing. The hard work during the week has begun to pay dividends as Laninovich put in a great ride.
After returning to the practice track on Thursday, Villopoto is confident he will be able to compete at his home race in Seattle.
Quote Pourcel:
"It isn't any better than celebrating a title with another win," said Pourcel. "It is just awesome. Even though I was riding smooth and I built a good lead, the track wasn't easy tonight. I was working really hard. I was focused on the start and I almost got the holeshot and then I just kept charging to take the win."
"Everything is working for me," said Pourcel. "I have been really focused this season. After my big crash I was happy to be on the bike. And then I wanted to be on the podium. It is never easy to come back from this injury. My main goal is to keep my Kawasaki on two wheels, even if it means settling for the position I'm in at the time."
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"I got a good jump out of the gate, but I kind of lost my balance and went to the right on the way down the start straight," said Stroupe. "I just fought my way up through the pack and I was happy to get as many guys as I could by the end of the race. I felt really strong the whole race. I just waited for someone to make a bobble and capitalized on it. I didn't pay enough attention to how many laps were left and I started my attack a little too late."
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"My Kawasaki worked really well this weekend," said Laninovich. "We've been working on some things during the week and everyone on the team is supporting me. This is a pretty good feeling getting a top 10. I made a couple of passes and a couple of guys crashed in front of me. My goal was to get in the top 10 and I did that in my third race. Now I want to stay in the top 10 at the next three rounds."
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"I'm really happy for both of my East Coast guys," said Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Team Manager Mitch Payton. "They both put in a great series this year. Christophe was good and consistent. He was at the front all the time. Austin had the speed and he won races. If he hadn't crashed out at Daytona it could have been a heck of a fight for the title. I'm pumped because they both rode awesome."
East lites results round 8
1. Chris Pourcel, Kawasaki
2. Wil Hahn, KTM
3. Austin Stroupe, Kawasaki
4. D Durham, Yamaha
5. B Wharton, Honda
7. B Jesseman, Kawasaki
East lites Point standings after round 8
1. C Pourcel, Kawasaki, 181
2. Austin Stroupe, Kawasaki, 148
3. Nico Izzi, Suzuki, 119
4. B Wharton, Honda, 118
5. Wil Hahn, KTM, 105
6. B Jesseman, Kawasaki, 105
Supercross results round 14
1. James Stewart, Yamaha
2. Chad Reed, Suzuki
3. Kevin Windham, Honda
4. Josh Hill, Yamaha
5. Andrew Short, Honda
7. T Hahn, Kawasaki
10. B Laninovich, Kawasaki
DNS. Ryan Villopoto, Kawasaki
DNS. Tim Ferry, Kawasaki
Supercross Point standings after round 14
1. Chad Reed, Suzuki, 315
2. James Stewart, Yamaha 310
3. Andrew Short, Honda, 225
4. Josh Grant, Yamaha, 193 5. Kevin Windham, Honda, 193
9. Ryan Villopoto, Kawasaki, 165
11. Tim Ferry, Kawasaki, 100
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This listing includes appliances which have received an interim or permanent waiver from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), exempting the appliance from meeting minimal federal efficiency requirements. These waivers are given to appliances, which have a design or function that cannot be measured using existing testing procedures. DOE's exemption would result in the appliance not being marketable in California based on the current Appliance Efficiency Regulations.
This listing will permit the installation of appliances using new technologies to be installed in California, allowing the opportunity for the Energy Commission to evaluate the relative merits of each appliance. For the purposes of compliance with the 2005 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, all equipments on this list are assigned the minimal efficiency value defined by regulations of the closest associated appliance.
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Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you didn't catch the year's first Friday the 13th bad luck. 😛
Papaya Bonnet and Lace Top
Forever 21 Skinny Jeans
Aerosoles Boots
Valentine's Day seemed like a normal day in France since love is, well, in the atmosphere all the time. Everyone seems so in love with each other. I think that's something lovely. Although I don't have anyone special to whom I could call my Valentine, I don't feel so lonely because I count the number of people whom I love and cherish. Speaking of which, today, I woke up with flowers and chocolates on my bed from my wonderful flatmates (3 of the #LilleMissies). I absolutely love flowers, I haven't received them in a long time so the sight of pink and yellow tulips instantly made my day.
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Spread love, not hate. 😛 Hope you had a lovely day!
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I have loved the Disney Pixar movies ever since I saw Toy Story way back when. Each one is just a grand slam, filled with adventure, emotion and a heartwarming tale in some way. As with all Disney movies, they are perfect for all ages, and have jokes fitting for each age as well, adding to the masterpieces that they are.
So I was curious how they stack up against each other. I don't own all of them and haven't seen nearly all of them yet, but for the ones I have, I will rank them from my least favorite to most favorite, so away we go!
#15- Monsters Inc. (2001)
I don't know if it's because I just saw this for the first time a month or two ago, or because it just didn't float my boat all that much, but this is the second movie Pixar made that has failed to wow me. Though it is still very good.
#14- The Incredibles (2004)
This is the first one that failed to wow me. I remember leaving the movie theater being disappointed by it. But since then, I have learned to love it. It really is fantastic.
#13- Brave (2012)
This one had such a different feel from a normal Pixar film, but that is what made it so fantastic. Really a great, entertaining movie.
#12- Finding Dory (2016)
This is an emotional, hilarious, fantastic film, though it falls a tad short of it's prequel.
#11- Finding Nemo (2003)
I refused to watch this movie for over a decade. I thought it looked stupid, but due to some nagging from my wife, I finally watched it and was completely blown away by how good it is.
#10- Up (2009)
I remember all the trailers or commercials or whatever and I thought this movie was going to be about two little kids with crazy imaginations…which is how the movie starts, and within minutes it becomes the most depressing movie in the Pixar library. It is very touching and sad, yes, but also very imaginative, unique, and a whole lot of fun to watch.
Speaking of unique movies, this one takes the cake. For a movie with barely any talking, it is truly fantastic. You get lost in this depressing story and it just gets better every second. This is what Pixar is all about.
#8- Inside Out (2015)
And yet another unique film. This one is truly fascinating, making you wonder what really is going on inside your body. And of course, it is another heart wrenching/heartwarming tale that is a blast to watch from beginning to end.
#7- Cars (2006)
Yet another fantastic story. Humorous, diverse cast and an interesting story of personal growth really make this something special.
#6- Cars 2 (2011)
This has all the charm of the first one, but with a more fast paced story that fits the tone of the movie quite well. Highly entertaining.
#5- Monsters University (2013)
Yet another fantastic movie that pulls at your heartstrings, but is also filled with tons of funny moments and action packed adventure. It is definitely cool to see where the cast of Monsters Inc. got their start.
#4- Ratatouille (2007)
For a movie about cooking and rats, it's incredible. Everything about it is simply wonderful and fascinating to watch. I don't really know why I like it so much, but Pixar can just make anything so very awesome.
#3- Toy Story 2 (1999)
What a great sequel that falls just short of the first one. This takes your favorite toys on an even bigger adventure with higher stakes, and we meet a lot of great new characters along the way.
#2- Toy Story (1995)
This movie gave every little kid the proof they always dreamed of. That their toys were in fact alive. A fierce rivalry of old and new toys breaks out and sends them on a grand, dangerous adventure. Favorite toys, replaced toys etc. are all part of growing up, and this takes an interesting look at the effect this all has on the toys themselves.
#1- Toy Story 3 (2010)
What can I say? I love the Toy Story movies. They have such an interesting cast, especially since we've all had toys we can relate to in these movies. This deals with their owner growing up and moving away. We all know how hard it is to throw away things from our childhood, and again, this movie shows us the horrendous effects our maturity has on our poor toys. This is probably more sad than Up. But dang is it incredible. I wonder if another reason I like these movies is because I grew up with them the way Andy grows up with them in the films. Andy turns 8 in the first one…I was 6, and in this one he is 17, when I was 21. I don't know, but being able to relate so equivalently on a timeline probably helps out quite a bit.
I feel bad ranking them since they are all so good, but there they are, my personal rank of the ones I have seen. I know I am missing quite a few and I can't wait to see them, because they are all so very good. I will update as I see them.
It's amazing. Most of these I can remember exactly where I was and how I felt watching these for the first time, which just goes to show how much I enjoyed them and how much they've impacted me.
Here's to more great films in the future!


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Rate of children who suffer from undernutrition in the areas where we work
Number of children we've treated for undernutrition since 2014
rate of recovery among children we treat
We identify, treat, and track the outcomes of children who suffer from acute severe malnutrition.
Guatemala has the fourth highest rate of malnutrition in the world. According to the World Food Program, up to 80% of Guatemalan children living in purely indigenous areas suffer from undernutrition. The western province of San Marcos where are operations are based is one of the areas most stricken.
MHI's nutrition program treats children between six months and five-years of age and pregnant mothers who suffer from acute severe nutrition. The program collaborates with local distribution partners and is managed by veteran nutritionist and nurse Mario Diaz de Paz. Mario oversees a team of seven bilingual nurses from the region.
ONGOING treatment & support
In 2017, with the generous support of This Bar Saves Lives and its donation of Nutributter, MHI began treating children at risk for the sequelae of chronic malnutrition. Our goal is to target 3,000 children.
local Partnerships & humanitarian aid
In addition to our ground operations, we also collaborate with local government health centers throughout the region to reach children in San Pedro, San Marcos, Sipacapa, Comitancillo, San Antonio Sacatepequez, San Miguel Ixtahuacan, and San Cristobal Cucho. In the municipalities of Concepcion Tutuapa and San Sebastian, MHI works with the volunteer organization Pastoral de la Infancia. In the municipality of Tacana, MHI is working with the Italian-based NGO Hermana Tierra and the Hospital de la Familia, a center in Nuevo Progresso that has been hosting American physicians on medical missions for 35 years. We supply the hospital's inpatient unit for severely malnourished babies.


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Craft Business Daily:
|The Brooklyn Brewery has just announced that it's teaming with California brewer 21st Amendment and Colorado's Funkwerks Brewing Company to launch a new sales and distribution platform effective January 1, 2018.
The combined sales organization includes a field sales and key accounts team of 70 salespeople and 90 brand ambassadors covering 38 states.
Brooklyn has taken out minority investments in both brewers as part of the new operation. Funkwerks and 21st Amendment were represented by First Beverage Group and Spencer Fane LLP in the transactions.
"The changes in the competitive landscape demand creative new go-to-market strategies," said Robin Ottaway, President of Brooklyn Brewery.
"We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have found partners who share our passion for beer, want to remain independent, and hold a long-term view."
Dave Duffy, VP of Business Development for Brooklyn, will lead the new platform. He says the involved players are "aligned where we need to be, complementary where we need to be, and have a lot of domestic and international territory to grow into together. We can't wait to start adding value to our retail and wholesale partners in a compelling new way."
The trio said they "will co-develop annual sales & marketing plans and together look for additional beverage companies to join the fun," per statement.
Brooklyn's own blog added that folks "can expect our collective beers to spread further than before. Yes, that means Brooklyn Lager will someday soon pour in the Bay Area, and 21st Amendment cans will roll forth along the Gulf Coast, and Funkwerks will pop up in Brooklyn."


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Fall reminds us that change is in the air, time to put away our sandals and bring out the boots, and all those wonderful layers. We love the warmth, beauty and sparkle generated when you add a piece of Druzy jewelry to your Fall apparel. Metaphysically Druzy is known to soothe and calm the mind, helping the wearer to amplify their positive energy. Druzy is great for Fall, because it works on the imbalances in the wearers body, keeping you fit and revitalized allowing you to put your best foot forward.
The layers of crystals that form a druzy occur when water brings minerals onto a rock's surface. After the water evaporates, the cooling of the minerals leaves behind the beautiful top layer of crystals. Depending on the minerals, druzy gemstones can be found in almost any color including white, pink, purple, blue, green or black.
Some Druzy's are treated with a layer of metal to improve their color, durability or luster. Most times jewelers will use gold, titanium, or platinum: This process is called physical vapor disposition.


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The Camille Conte Show 10-2-14
Oct 3rd, 2014 by thecamilleconteshow
This Day in Music History, Happy Birthday to Sting, The Joke of the Week and Justin Baragona, Sr. Editor for PoliticusUSA.com gives his weekly update from Ferguson, MI. Oh yeah, and some great music including a money block for those Alaskans getting their PFD's!!


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The law has added a new wrinkle to removing debt collections!
Junk debt buyers, most often known as collection companies, deserve the bad rap they have earned. And today, with the help of the FTC, the Consumer Financial Protection Board and state Attorney Generals the power to remove collections has improved.
When the original creditor writes off the debt, it is often sold to "junk debt buyers". They typically receive an Excel spreadsheet of the portfolio of paper they are buying. And they in turn file a collection on your credit report without ever consulting you first. Of course this immediately drives down your credit rating.
Under both the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, they must have documentation to prove what they have reported. And this documentation must be made available to you at your request. But if all they have is an Excel spreadsheet and usually a print out of what the debt was, then how can they clearly show that you owed the debt and further that you now owe them this alleged debt.
In other words, they have to have a copy of that original contract (with your signature) and another contract showing that they now have the right to collect the debt. We have discovered that in approximately 80% of our cases, these junk debt buyers have neither!
Do you need to have your collections removed from your credit, call us first for a Free Consultation. 1-877-800-6029


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As part of your system hardening process, verify hardening of the SSH client by examining the SSH client configuration file on virtual appliance host machines to ensure that it is configured according toVMware guidelines.
- Open the SSH client configuration file, /etc/ssh/ssh_config, and verify that settings in the global options section are correct.
Client Protocol
Protocol 2
Client Gateway Ports
Gateway Ports no
GSSAPI Authentication
GSSAPIAuthentication no
Local Variables (SendEnv global option)
Provide only LC_* or LANG variables
CBC Ciphers
aes256-ctr and aes128-ctr only
Message Authentication Codes
Used in the MACs hmac-sha1 entry only
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LIVERPOOL'S specialist cystic fibrosis centres are receiving only a third of the money they should be, it was claimed today.
A scathing report published by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust says all 38 specialist centres around the country are seriously underfunded.
The report suggests Alder Hey children's hospital receives only 26% of the recommended funding it needs, while the Cardiothoracic Centre in Broadgreen, which cares for adults with CF, only receives 33% of what it should.
The report also suggests there is a postcode lottery of care, centres are under-staffed and prescribing practices differ from hospital to hospital.
But Royal Liverpool Children's NHS trust, which runs Alder Hey, today denied the survey's claims that it was underfunded.
A spokeswoman said: "We'd like to reassure our CF patients that we do not have a problem with access to much needed drugs or therapies."
A spokeswoman for the CTC said: "CF patients are funded according to the severity of the disease and we are currently in a balanced financial position."
But CF clinician Prof Stuart Elborn, for the CF Trust, said: "Sadly all CF centres in the UK are under-funded, meaning staff resources fall far short of the official recommended levels."
More than 7,500 people, about half children, have CF, the most common genetically inherited life-threatening disease in the UK.


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Sam Sohnly is heading to Cambodia for a year of missionary work with the Young Adults in Global Mission through the ELCA. Come for great food and fellowship in the Parish Hall or pick up a meal TO GO!
MENU: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Pickle Spear & Dessert
$10.00 Donation per meal
Can't make it but still want to contribute?
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Or send a check to: Evangelical Church in America - PO Box 1809 - Merrifield, VA - 22116-8009 Please write "Samuel Sohnly - GCS3430" in the memo line of your check.


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08 May 2015
We are once again joining forces with one of our clients Signspeed Ltd in taking part in the Dragon Boat Race on the 24th May at Llys y Fran. This year the Charities who will be benefiting from this event will be: The Paul Satori Foundation Breast Cancer Care Unit...Read More
08 May 2015
For all you early birds out there who want to get their self assessment tax returns out of the way! Don't wait until January 2016 – hand your books to us now so we can work out your tax bill. You wont' need to pay your tax bill until January,...Read More
16 Mar 2015
The girls at Smart Bookkeeping got all glammed up and had a brilliant night at the Radio Pembrokeshire Local Hero Awards Night on the 26th February. Including rubbing shoulders with Casualty Actor Charles Dale. Smart were the sponsors for the Dad of the Year category, which was won by the...Read More
18 Feb 2015
We have moved to new premises in Haverfordwest to: Unit 13 Merlins Court Winch Lane Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire SA61 1SB The telephone number is 01437 454 110 We can't wait to welcome you all to the new office and hope to see you soonRead More
21 Jan 2015
The income tax personal allowances is increasing from £10,000 to £10,600 from 06.04.2015. To ensure you get your full entitlement make sure you get your payroll right with the relevant tax codes and rates of pay. Anyone needing a hand with this give us a call on 01437 891450. All...Read More
20 Jan 2015
The team at Smart Bookkeeping are really excited and proud to be sponsors for the third year running of this highly inspirational event. This year Smart are sponsoring the nomination category of 'Dad of the Year' with the award ceremony being held on the 26th February. We can't wait to...Read More
07 Jan 2015
One of our clients gave us the best Christmas message ever, when along with the usual seasonal best wishes, he thanked us for providing him with an exceptional service over the past year. Smart staff smiles all round 🙂Read More
07 Jan 2015
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What kind of cedar trees should I purchase?
The type of cedar trees you should get will depends on a number of factors. Linear coverage of the area to be hedged is a big consideration. If you live on acreage and have several hundred feet to hedge you may consider planting an Excelsa Cedar (Thuja Plicata) as it is very wide and fast growing and much more cost economical as they don't have to be spaced as close as other kinds.
You must also consider how wide the cedars will eventually grow in relation to your yard. Most customers of ours in the past have purchased the Emerald Cedar (Emerald Green Arborvitae) given the tight/narrow growing characteristics which is ideal for most backyards and along fences. They are very easy to maintain needing a trim only once per year.
There may be other factors unique to your specific landscaping job best seen only in person by one of our sales associates. If this is the case please call or email us to set up a time to talk in person or over the phone to better guide you in terms of what type of cedar tree to buy.
What size cedar tree do I need to get an instant privacy hedge?
Unless you are purchasing a very large cedar tree (10'+) it will be difficult to attain a 'true' instant privacy hedge from the start (assuming proper installation spacing). Most cedar hedges will require time in order to fully grow (fill in at the top) and down the sides) and be groomed into a privacy wall no matter what size it is to start.
With that said, many newly planted cedars will form a complete privacy hedge within a few short years if properly cared and maintained for.
I'm in Bellingham, WA, can I purchase a cedar tree from you?
Yes! We have many customers in Bellingham, WA, Seattle, WA and other cities in Washington and Oregon. Bringing your trees across the US border isn't as much of a hassle as it may seem, our customers do it all the time.
When you specify height do you include the rootball in that figure like many department stores do?
No. We never quote a tree size with the rootball. All sizes we advertise are from the base of the stalk of the cedar tree to the top. In otherwords, if you purchase a 6' cedar tree from us it will be 6' high once installed in the ground.
How high will our cedar hedge get?
A cedar tree will grow for as long as they have available rootspace or until they are topped at a certain height. Cedar trees are known to reach heights of 20' when left to grow. However, most homes/businesses will keep them trimmed and maintained at a lower height to keep a clean look to them.
It is important to know that if cedar trees will be planted in very small planter boxes/vases or any area with substantially less soil space, they will not grow to their true size potential. Please keep this in mind when deciding where to plant your cedar trees.
How much will my cedar trees grow each year?
In general, cedar hedge trees will grow at about one vertical foot per year and 4-6" in width once the roots have re-established themselves. The first year is always the slowest for growth as your cedar trees will go through what is termed 'transplant shock' (field grown cedars only). They take about 6 months to recover and respond to a new growing environment.
However, if you are purchasing a container-grown cedar there is little to no shock when transplanting them as the roots aren't "cut" out of the ground.
How many years does it take for newly planted cedar hedge trees to create a complete privacy hedge?
Naturally, larger more closely planted cedar trees will form a privacy hedge much quicker than smaller, scarcely placed cedars. The number of years to 'fill in' is dependent on the above as well as the maintenance program you adopt for the cedar trees. Annual top-trimming and fertilization as well as adequate watering through dry months will encourage maximum growth which will lead to a faster privacy hedge.
What time of year is best to plant a cedar hedge?
The best time of year to plant cedar trees is generally cooler months (September to May). In general, digging during this time will usually inflict the least amount of shock to the cedar trees creating a higher success rate. When the soil is moist, trees come out of the ground with tight, compact rootballs necessary for transport.
However, summer plantings can be successful too if the cedar trees are dug under the right conditions (well watered soils, oversized rootballs etc) and they are watered real well afterwards when planted.
The ultimate success of planting a cedar hedge rests with correctly digging them and correctly caring for them afterwards… no matter what time of year it is.
If I plant cedar trees myself how will I know if I am doing it right?
An improperly planted cedar hedge could lead to pre-mature death and/or discoloring. It is critical that it be done right from the start. We do provide general advice on how to plant your cedars properly so that the cedar trees take root and grow well. We also provide installation services which help ensure against premature death so we essentially take the risk out of the buying decision for you.
What forms of payment at the cedar tree farm do you take?
We currently accept credit, cash, cheque, and money orders. Please call us to discuss if an unusually large order requires an extension of credit.
What is the turnaround time between placing an order and when they are ready for pickup/delivery?
Order times depend on the size of the order as well as the time of year and how busy we are. Typically, upon receiving an order it takes 1-2 days to dig and deliver (local areas only). We can handle about 500 – 600 trees per day during peak times. Delivery outside the lower mainland could take 3 days to one week.
Does your cedar tree farm deliver outside the Lower Mainland?Yes, we service as far north as Whistler, east up to Hope, and south to Bellingham.
If you have a specific question that is not answered here please Call us at 604.217.2886 or email us now.


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I've gotten a lot of questions by email and comment, regarding support for the girls when making a swimsuit. As you can see from the first suit I made, I am dealing with two issues:
1. I really don't need a whole lot of support, sadly. Sniff, sniff. And,
2. I have a lot to learn about supporting what I do have.
So I've been researching both for myself and for anyone reading along with me, and I have a little bit of helpful information to report.
First, I did some retail reconnaissance over the past few days. Which means I spent a few hours browsing through Nordstrom and Everything But Water (a swimsuit store) to study the details of how expensive swimsuits are put together. Why expensive ones? I don't know, I was hoping to find some magic that made those suits worth $125 versus the ones I find at Target for $25.
I'm happy to report there are a few differences that are immediately evident.
First, bust support is critical.
You remember my first strapless tank? Well, lo and behold, not only did I probably need to stitch in bust cups and/or an underwire to defy gravity, but I also needed to add boning to the sides of the bust area for support. Boning! I forgot all about that when putting it together, and sadly Kwik-Sew didn't mention it at all. I will be going back and adding two strips of boning to the sides of my first tank to give the girls a little more oomph and keep the bust section from drooping.
Second, most of the expensive suits (Miraclesuit, Tommy Bahama, LaBlanca, etc.) had sewn-in bust support in the form of molded cups attached to the shelf-liner. So I am doing that with the current suit I'm making and I'll be sharing that technique in the first construction post, coming up.
I know a few people really need an underwire. In fact, most people can benefit from it so I think it's helpful to share this info. I found that many suits, even if they only had a shelf-liner for the bust, also had sewn-in underwires.
You can order the wires for an underwire at Sewsassy, as well as the channeling for the wires, which you'll need unless you like painful poking. A cheaper, greener way of avoiding all of that is to take an underwire bra you no longer wear and cut the banding and wire section off of it to sew onto a swimsuit liner.
I found my bra cup inserts at Hancock's, and since they're a Dritz notion I'm pretty sure you can find or order them almost anywhere. They ran kind of pricey at $11, though, so I recommend you stock up when you find a 40 or 50% off coupon.
Sewsassy also has a great selection of inexpensive swimsuit bra cups, so I am ordering a few of their different options so I can report back on how they look and feel.
I've also read quite a few people have used a Microtex needle (super sharp) when sewing nylon/lycra for swimsuits. I haven't tried that needle on this fabric although I do swear by them on finer cottons, so if you have experience using them then I say go for it.
Alrighty, I think that about covers the research I've done and hopefully my next post will be full of the putting together bits, yay!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Making a Swimsuit - More about the girls
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Thanks for all the helpful info on swimsuit sewing! I'm trying to fix a suit top I bought - it gapes like crazy horizontally across the chest. I thought boning might be a good solution, but wondered what kind. I want it to be fairly stiff since I want it to retain its shape and hug my chest to stay closed. I don't know if that makes any sense, but I'd love some help and advice. Thanks!ReplyDelete
Quick question: Can you use a regular, old bra instead of buying swimsuit bra cups? What's the difference?ReplyDelete
Summer is almost over so I hope you see this question soon and I can get started on my suit!ReplyDelete
Can you use a regular bra instead of swimsuit bra cups? Is there an important difference?
Sue//Chevron and Lace
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