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A new campaign has been launched to urge people to think carefully before having cosmetic surgery.
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The Think Over Before You Make Over campaign hopes to get people to think carefully about the procedure they want, to find out about the cosmetic surgeons qualifications, and look into the risks involved when having that particular cosmetic surgery procedure. Hopefully this will cut down on the number of botched up plastic surgery procedures going wrong and leading to claims for Cosmetic Surgery Compensation.
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More than 50,000 cosmetic surgery operations are performed each year and sadly only 28% of people said they were completely happy with the results. From the BAPRAS research it was discovered that complications and unexplained side effects were amongst the most common complaints.
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Alan J. Richardson, University of Windsor
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Dan Simunic, University of British Columbia
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Sarah McVay, University of Washington
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Partha Mohanram, University of Toronto
Linda Myers, University of Tennessee
Thomas Omer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Marlene Plumlee, University of Utah
Kristina Rennekamp, Cornell University
Eddie Riedl, Boston University
Florin Sabac, University of Alberta
Jacob Thornock, Brigham Young University
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Mark Anderson, University of Calgary
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Don Helin, author of Devil's Den, is a perfect example of an author who had a setback but instead of giving up, he reached out and took control. Don found an independent press who he was comfortable working with and who had the professional reputation he sought to bring his work to the world. I recently attended one of Don's booksigning at the local BAM. He's a happy writer, doing what he loves.
I also found a new publisher for my newest fantasy series not too long after Don found his. We had talked many times about what we should do after that first publisher kicked us to the curb. What we both agreed on was not to give up. There are lots of wonderful indie presses out there run by talented publishing professionals. If you are looking for a publisher, talk to other writers, investigate your options and never, ever give up. Don didn't and he's smiling with success.
Today is also Movie quote day at Alex Cavanaugh's fun blog. The focus today is computer-animated movies. I'm without an idea. I'll probably see lots of good candidates when I check out others' offerings but I seldom watch any animation since my kids are grown. But you can check it out or give me some suggestions.
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I've been lusting after the Illamasqua Speckle effect nail polish for ages, so when I saw the L'Oreal Confetti Top Coat I was hooked. There is a clear difference, with the L'Oreal one being a top coat, it sits on top whilst the Illamasqua one is mixed in with the polish, leaving the dots under a thin coating of polish on top.
I prefer this over the Illamasqua one tbh. It's cheaper, it's on top of the nail so looks better, and you can pick the bottom coat - though, I've chosen the same colours as the Illamasqua one to see the difference. I do think it looks gorgeous under lighter polishes. I'm the first to admit, I am no good at applying nail polish, you can tell from my half ass attempt (ie, the picture above).
Whist removing the varnish, I found it to be rather annoying. The bottom coloured layer came off, whilst the spotty top coat stayed on. I had to scrape it off my nails leaving them damaged and myself not really happy. I just the Bourjois 1 second nail varnish remover and that has always worked! None the less, it looks really good. I've had a few compliments about my nails when I wear it...Most of them have said that it looks professional which is great news for a under £7 top coat!
I recommend this, even if it is a pain to get off, I find that most glittery polish is like that, so this isn't that bad. I was rather amazing when the bottom layer disappeared though.


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text: I was never one to fist bump the air with elation every time I was subjected to classical music. In fact I would throw myself a pity party every time my parents would force it upon me. I can remember the uncomfortable car rides when we were living in New York. It was classical music 24/7. I would plead for them to play the country music station but alas, my calls would go unanswered. Yes, you read that right… I was obsessed with country music. I had a cassette tape of The Judds which I used to play over and over again. My dad would get flustered and eventually snap at me because of my overuse. If it wasn't classical or Greek music, he didn't want to know.


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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kikkoman, in collaboration with Latina Blogger Connect. However, all the opinions, stories, experiences, and recipes are mine.
Last week I had lunch in La Balanza, one of Lima's trendiest spots for eating out, with my brother who was visiting Lima for a few days. As you may remember, my brother runs a Peruvian restaurant in El Salvador, and loves eating out as often as possible when he's in Lima, to try all the new flavors out there. We shared many dishes that day, amongst them the tastiest appetizer I've had in quite a while: grilled scallops with a pomegranate sauce. They looked very fancy and tasted absolutely delicious, so I made a mental note to make them at home as soon as possible. That is the inspiration behind the dish I'm sharing with you today, with the only difference that mine is very easy to make and not as complex or time consuming as the restaurant version probably was. The key ingredient I used to give flavor to this dish is Kikkoman Soy Sauce, a basic staple in my kitchen. This traditionally brewed soy sauce is a versatile ingredient that can be used to cook many different types of cuisines, and that's why I use it in so many different dishes, including many of my favorite Peruvian recipes.
For this dish you need to buy the freshest scallops you can find in the market. Discard the roe (although some people like it, and it gives the dish a beautiful color), and wash them well. If you live in the US you hardly ever see scallops sold with the roe anyway, so you don't even have to worry about this. The second step is to make the fried sweet potato strings, (or use regular potatoes or yucca if you want). The idea is to add a crunchy texture to the tender scallops. Using a mandolin, cut the sweet potato into very thin strings. Put them in a bowl with fresh water, changing it every time it turns cloudy because you want to get rid of the sweet potato starch. When the water is clear, dry the sweet potato strings very carefully with paper towels, and fry in batches in hot oil until their color changes (but don't let them turn golden brown because they will burn). Drain in paper towels. The best thing about these strings is that they can be made a day in advance. Once they are completely cool, you can keep them in a tightly closed container so they remain crispy. To make this delicious soy sauce just combine the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Kikkoman Soy Sauce is the magic ingredient here. Since it's a flavor enhancer it will give this sauce all the flavor it needs and you won't even need to add salt or pepper. However, I suggest you use a flavorful broth. You can also add scallions, a cinnamon stick or a star anise if you like more complex flavors. This soy sauce will also give this appetizer an amazing rich color, as it's an excellent browning sauce to use in any dish. Its distinctive reddish-brown color and that characteristic rich, yet mellow flavor are all the result of its process of aging, which takes months just like fine wine.
Once it boils, turn the heat to medium and keep boiling for 10 minutes or until syrupy. Sometimes I add a mixture of one teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in a little water to thicken the sauce and give it a beautiful gloss. Or add a tablespoon of cold butter to the hot pan and you will get a similar effect.
This sauce is so good that I use it in chicken and pork recipes too. Try it and you will see for yourself. It's even delicious with stir fried veggies and rice. Sometimes I add chopped chili pepper to the sauce to give it a kick, or use honey instead of sugar.
I could have broiled these scallops, like our famous conchitas a la parmesana, but despite it being winter in Lima, the day was hot and I did not want to turn the oven on, so I seared them in a skillet for 30 seconds or so. The idea is that they remain juicy and almost raw in the center. Avoid overcooking them, which can happen very easily since they're so delicate! Put them back in their shells or wherever you're planning to serve them (small ramekins are a good choice). Add a teaspoon of the sauce to the scallops, some pomegranate seeds if they are in season and if you feel like it, and top with the crispy sweet potato strings. Serve immediately.
Note: To make this sauce even more exquisite, add 2 tablespoons Pisco or Brandy, and finish with a teaspoon of sesame oil. Yum!
- 24 scallops (if possible, in their shells)
- 1 medium sweet potato
- ½ cup vegetable oil + 1 teaspoon
- 1 cup fish or chicken broth
- ¼ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ inch ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)
- Clean the scallops and set aside.
- Peel and slice the sweet potato into very thin strings with a mandolin. Plunge in a bowl of cold water. Change the water when it's cloudy, until it is completely clear.
- Drain the sweet potato strings and dry very well.
- Heat the oil and fry the sweet potato strings in batches. Transfer to paper towels to drain the oil.
- In a small saucepan, combine the fish or chicken broth, sugar, ginger, and garlic, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium and boil for 10 minutes or until the sauce is reduced and slightly thick and sirupy.
- Heat a teaspoon of oil in a skillet. Sear the scallops and transfer to their shells.
- Add a teaspoon of the sauce on top of each scallop, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, if using. Top with sweet potato strings.
- Serve at once.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kikkoman. The opinions and text are all mine.


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David Gonski reflects on education and Jewish values, his surprising celebrity, and the state of Israel with Plus61J Editor, Michael Visontay. Read the full interview here on Plus61J.
A few years ago, David Gonski walked into a reception in a Sydney office block and passed a sign saying I give a Gonski. The woman at the registration desk asked him for his name. When he told her, she said: "how do you spell it?"
Gonski smiles as he reflects on the experience. "This gave me two insights," says the architect of the Federal Government education funding review. "I give a Gonski is not me; it's a wider cause. Secondly, you can get caught up in your own bubble and you can be brought back to earth pretty quickly."
While many forget that Gonski has headed five reviews for government during his distinguished career as a lawyer and corporate adviser, he admits with modest pride that "this is the first one where people stop me in the street and say: 'good on you'. That's been a bit of a change in my life because you're known for something, and most people think it's a good thing."
It's no accident that Gonski, now 63, became involved in big picture education. It is a cause that has been close to his heart, and head, ever since he was a boy in South Africa.
Gonski's paternal grandfather came from Poland. He was "quite frumm; a clever man but uneducated. Yet he facilitated my father to be a brain surgeon. I believe in education. I have seen the difference between my grandfather and father. If our work helps somebody, like an immigrant, to have a new life or power on, it's worthwhile."
However, education also led to his father, Alexander – "like many medical people" – questioning religion. "My wife is a doctor, so is my daughter. So I know what he was talking about. Whether it's that they see tragedy, or they see the unpredictability of life, death and illness…they do question religion.
"My father used to tease me; he was a very keen sailor. 'I follow the cross', he told me, referring to the stays on his boat. He never ever backed away from being called Jewish, he collected money during his time for the UIA, he believed very strongly in Jewish freedom, but he was always called to the hospital on Yom Kippur."
Gonski's mother, Helene, by contrast, had an Orthodox father, a well-known businessman originally from Lithuania, who laid tefillin every day. "My mother has a strong sense of family, she still goes to synagogue. She was the one who chose the Emmanuel Synagogue for us when we came here in 1961."
She spoke up about synagogue, and also about the role of women within it. "My mother has a strong view that women and men should sit together. She cannot and will not accept that women have a subordinate role. I admire her for that."
This crucible of role modelling nourished the Jewish values that Gonski believes have shaped his professional and personal life. "I have a driving importance in my mind that every day you have to build and establish yourself as a decent person. Every day. Therefore, your reputation is only as old as yesterday. That's a very Jewish pursuit."
Gonski, who established his own foundation among a raft of major philanthropic activities during his career, traces his passion for giving to his Jewish roots. "We like to be involved and philanthropic in the community and be good to people. We have to be involved, both in time, and if we have excess money, in money. I think that these are real essential parts of the Jewish upbringing."
'Gonski' has moved on. It originally relates to me, but it's bigger than me.
He believes there is an imperative to help others, including other Jews. "It's always a great honour to help somebody, whose need may not be comparatively that great; but they need opportunities. It's what one does."
Until he came to Australia, David Gonski had never met anybody who had been through the Holocaust. The eastern European Jewish influx to South Africa occurred decades before the war, and when it ended, the rise of apartheid deflected the survivors elsewhere. Gonski's father-in-law was the first survivor that he really got to know, and became a prism for his understanding of what European Jewry experienced during the war.
One by-product of this background is that he shies away from drawing any conclusions about the impact of the collective Holocaust experience on Australia's Jewish community. If there is a special sensitivity to anti-Semitism, he does not feel he can comment on it.
On a personal level, although he accepts that Australians see him as Jewish, he does not feel that this has ever been held against him. "I have experienced petty anti-Semitism. For example, people saying 'you've got a big nose'. By the way, it took me a long time to work out that my nose was no bigger than anyone else's. But I didn't see that as anti-Semitism.
"If you say there is anti-Semitism, how come I got so many opportunities in Australia? I still remember in my first job, our neighbour, who was not Jewish, saying to my dad: 'be careful; he's not of the religion of that firm'. (He didn't say Jewish). 'He won't get anywhere.' I became the youngest partner in that firm …. I believe that many people see (my Jewishness) as different but I think my job is for them to see it as different in a positive sense. Take the South African Jewish influx, for example. "The Jewish immigration from South Africa in my opinion, probably saved Jewish education in Sydney at least, if not Melbourne. They achieved this by increasing the number of Jews in schools such as Reddam, Masada and Moriah, and also through their perspective of the importance of Jewish education."
Gonski will engage in his own meeting of cultures in October when he visits Israel with a group from the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the centenary of the Battle of Beersheba, in which the Australian Light Horse brigade led a heroic charge against the Turkish enemy in World War 1.
Although he has not travelled to Israel often, he is full of admiration for the country. "I think it is amazing what the Israelis have achieved. I take my hat off to them. I have seen the fragility of Israel's location, of fragility of access to resources such as oil…and they solve problems. The Israelis have instinct and intellect; two things that I think are very important."
As for Israel's military conflicts, the region's instability and the prospects for peace, he is more cautious. "I am not going to transgress into an area that I am not expert in. The one thing I would say is that I would hope we'd see peace because I don't believe multiple generations can be comfortable in a war zone. But I acknowledge it's difficult.
"I absolutely believe in the state of Israel continuing. I don't have a great want to go and live there myself. But I'll fight for the right of people to do so."
Does he have a view about the impact on Israeli society of so many years of the Palestinians living in the occupied territories? "I have a view but I'm not sure I want to get into that. It would be impertinent for me to do so, if you ask me about how does a university run, that's an area I have had some expertise in. I have been a chancellor (of UNSW) for 12 years. But Israel and the occupation – that would be improper."
However, it is not easy to keep middle-east politics out of university. Later this month, the Australian Friends of Palestine Association will hold a conference at the University of Sydney on the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement.
How would he feel about the conference if it was proposed at UNSW? "My answer to that is as follows: Firstly, I do believe in freedom of speech, I do not believe in any physical violence or any inappropriate action, and I would fight extremely hard to ensure that people can go their own way. In terms of people of different aspects getting together and talking about things, I don't have a problem. But I do believe that the university should be open for everybody as well. Therefore, if a group got together, for example, to be against Asians, I do not think I would want them to be meeting generally. So I will have to blend my belief in open discussion with things that hurt others. I believe in the equality of human beings and I absolutely abhor racism."
On the subject of equality, Gonski is particularly excited about the opportunities being opened up for Indigenous medical students at UNSW. "I love what Shalom College is doing with indigenous people and medicine (The Shalom Gamarada Indigenous Scholarship Program has had 30 graduates; 18 of them in medicine. In Shalom College, there are currently 24 Indigenous students, 13 of them studying medicine.) They are going to be great doctors. They have a real will to succeed."
He attributes his own success to a couple of simple personal strengths. "I am a very good manager of time, and I am able to focus on things without being deviated by all the other problems on your mind."
For all the hullaballoo about the debate and policies enacted under his name, Gonski does not, even now, see himself as a public figure. "I see myself as a very personal figure. I like going to work each day, enjoying the variety that life has allowed me. I am happiest in the evening when I am at home.
"I am very lucky with the family and home I've got. I have never chosen politics; I have designated views and I do like to participate but I see myself as a private individual. I don't think that most people know that I'm Gonski."
Before I can raise an eyebrow, he offers an eloquent analogy. "When a great doctor develops a remedy for a disease, it doesn't mean he's involved with everything. 'Gonski' has moved on. It originally relates to me, but it's bigger than me."
Originally published on Plus61J, and reprinted with permission.


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A brief history of the MIS
It's been a common adage that life is indeed all memories ... except for the present moment that goes quickly before one could even notice it going ... and since life is complex by itself, the past will always serve as the wisdom of the present which is a continuation of the future. Keeping all memories in the past difficult and even an impossible thing to do, but understanding the present and forecasting the future require us to look back at our simple but significant beginning.
This is our story ...
In 1989, Computer Engineering was born in UIC. Engr. Randy S. Gamboa was tapped to handle the software aspect of computer integration in the University. During that time, they had few computers which were not utilized to the maximum. Their entry to the world of software development was all started in the Payroll System which Engr. Melvin Erickson Pidor (now a MIS Manager of a certain firm in GenSan) and Engr. Randy S. Gamboa had initially developed. The initial development led them to produce programs to improve the systems of the University and to complement the Computer Engineering Program. However, this was not realized during that time because it was not the priority of the administration.
In 1992, Engr. Rolando Baes, a faculty member and Engr. Randy S. Gamboa were sent to Manila for training with Eduvision 2000 to explore a possible tie-up with them. The one-month training came out to be below the expected output.
When Sr. Jackie de Belen assumed office as President in June 1992, Engr. Gamboa and Engr. Baes presented their travel report and recommendations regarding the support of management to the planned software development. She approved and gave her commitment to support them.
From then on, the five-member Systems Development Group (SDG) was formed and recognized. Several projects were immediately lined up. One of these is the development of the Enrollment System which was being implemented after one semester.
It took nine months for the SDG to convince the administration to establish a Computer Center. Convincing them was not that easy.
Finally, on April of 1993, the Board of Trustees approve the proposed computer center and networking. The establishment of the UIC-Computer Center which is a support department to all departments and sectors of the University as far as computer systems and training, productivity improvement and work simplification was realized. It took two months to make the network system operational.
Soon, the development of other systems followed. Among these were the systems on cashiering, monitoring of student fees, daily time record, library or card cataloging, Teachers Behavioral Inventory (TBI) and 201 Filing. In-house training on lotus, WordPerfect and computer operations were also conducted.
Since then, the Center has become an income generating department. They started to develop computer systems for other clients outside of UIC and host seminars/trainings for the public at reasonable rates.
During the first quarter of 1996, FAPENET presented a proposal on the installation of Internet. Considering the advantages that the Internet System could provide, UIC became the secondary node and an Internet Service provider linked with the FAPENET. It began accepting several number of dial-up clients.
It was in April 1997 that ComCen has conducted an Organizational Planning Seminar at Talomo, Davao City. It was then when they had come out with detailed functions, guidelines, policies, etc. of their office. It was also then when they have defined their organizational chart in which tasks and services were grouped in different sections; namely, Internet , Training, Systems Development and Hardware Sections respectively.
In January 1998, UIC became a recipient of CHED's Computerization Program making them the nodal institution in Region XI. With the funding, the Computer Center has established its own Training Center equipped with 10 sets of computer units and other training materials. CHED is the second institution which established a linkage with UIC, the first was DOST - XI which made us their partner in conducting training on multimedia applications. Its office now occupies a bigger area due to expansion and conducted computer training within the University and to the different sectors of the community.
Those long hard years of toil and preparation have ushered the Computer Center Staff into a new era of significance. They must go on.
Another episode has come, a new breed sprouted, another door has been opened for the light to show and affirm its essence when in May 1998, the idea of merging the Computer Center and the office of the VP-Research and Planning was proposed and then approved by the Board of Trustees. A new department was born through the merger of the two remarkable offices. Thus, the birth of the Management Information System (MIS) Department in this University came about. This office is presently composed of 12 technical staff spear-headed by Engr. Randy S. Gamboa. It is now involved in institutional research and information technology resources of UIC.
Whatever things await the staff and the Management Information System Department if this University today and the coming days and years are still unknown. Those things will again be another story to tell.
One thing is only sure as of the moment .... "Their dedication is consistent to the needs they service and their commitment is well-defined."
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On Friday after work I decided I would congratulate myself on surviving a second week in Hong Kong by spending a lovely evening up at The Peak. I pictured myself sitting in a sophisticated bar on the mountain top, cutting a lone silhouette against the skyline. I would sip red wine (I don't actually like red wine) and write meaningful vignettes into my journal, pausing every so often to gaze broodingly out the window.
The first moment this fantasy was destroyed was arriving at the tram terminus and realising that about 300 mainland tourists had the exact same idea as me (well, maybe not the tortured writer part). It took about half an hour waiting in line to get tickets for the tram. Then another 30 minutes as the tram went back and forth, ferrying tourists crammed like tinned sardines up and down the mountain.
When my turn came, unfortunately I was one of the sardines who didn't get a seat, and had to stand in the aisle. So I gripped on for dear life as the rickety old tram charged up the mountain, at one point, apparently, at a gradient of 27 degrees. The man in front of me was for reasons unknown doing a leisurely set of squats as we travelled. I caught a glimpse of this in the window reflection and, to my horror, with the angle we were at, I realised it looked as though I was the unwitting participant in a standing sexual act. Two girls sitting next to me clearly noticed this, too, and burst into giggles. I glared at them.
After making it up the mountain (having left dignity at the bottom), we emerged at what is known as the Peak Tower, a godawful conglomerate of overpriced souvenir shops (I love Hong Kong tshirts), international fashion brands (Crocs), restaurants (Bubba Gump Shrimp) and, worst of all, Madame Tussauds wax museum. There was also a counter selling tickets for the Sky Terrace 428, a viewing platform purporting to offer a 360 degree view (the 428 refers to the fact it is 428 metres above sea level).
Everyone else seemed to be coughing up the HK $40 (about NZ $7) for this Sky Terrace, so even though I thought it seemed a bit shit to have to pay for the view, I did too. I joined the throng snaking its way up the escalators to the top of the tower.
It was hell on earth up there. Every possible inch of balcony space was taken up by a crowd about four-deep. Selfie sticks were criss-crossed against the skyline, camera flashes went off at random, bouncing off the smog. I felt like I was at war. Blinded, dazed and disoriented, I backed away, promptly tripping up on someone's tripod. I turned in the other direction, and narrowly avoided a selfie stick to the face. I watched as tourists descended into selfie-taking monsters, pulling victory signs and duck faces and bunny ears. Amid the Cantonese and Mandarin, I suddenly heard a more familiar language - Japanese. "Jidori shiyo ka?" Let's do a... jidori... what does jidori mean... self... take... oh. There is now a Japanese word for selfie.
Finally a glittering opening appeared through the masses. I jumped in, pulled out my camera and aimed it at the scene below. Snap. I lowered my camera and considered the view. Yep. Quite nice.
Job done, I hoofed it out of there. I needed to find a bar - I no longer cared about writing meaningful vignettes into my journal, but I did care very much about a drink. Once I managed to escape from the Tower, I found myself at a ritzy shopping mall, the Peak Galleria. I looked wildly for the dining directory. There was just one very expensive looking bar and restaurant. I decided to go to a juice bar instead and settle for the cheap but unsatisfying option of lychee flavoured bubble tea.
Then it was time to get off the damn mountain, but that was also easier said than done. In the time it had taken for me to unsuccessfully search for a bar and slurp my bubble tea, all the other tourists had taken their billion selfies, dined at Bubba Gump Shrimp and marked the occasion with a brand new pair of Crocs. A massive line had formed for the return tram. I waited another 30 minutes. I crammed in like a sardine. And when I finally got out, I marched away from that mountain without looking back.
Postscript - I did actually look back, figuratively speaking. When I got home I googled variations of "The Peak sucks" to see if I was the only tourist in the history of the world to have not enjoyed the experience. But it turns out, I actually did the whole thing wrong and could have saved myself a lot of trauma. First, I went at peak (hah) time, 8pm on a Friday night. That's a no-no. Second, there is actually a less known and completely free viewing platform on top of the Peak Galleria. Third, there is also a 7-11 convenience store in the Peak Galleria and I could have bought booze from there and had my own wee sneaky BYO outside. And finally, instead of the tram, I should have gotten a bus back down the mountain.
I guess I peaked too soon.
|The line for the tram.
|The line for Bubba Gump Shrimp.
|The line to take selfies.
|The view (I mean, yeah, it is quite good)
|Another, very slightly different view
|The Peak Galleria
|The line for the tram back down


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ÖTILLÖ Swimrun 1000 LakesThe place to be in the autumn
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After spending more than a year trying to find the ideal location in Germany we finally found the Mecklenburger Seenplatte, the land of 1000 lakes. This region is just 70 km from Berlin and so different than anything we expected. We are so proud of ÖTILLÖ 1000 Lakes.
Germany has been very important for us to find the right location. After more than a year of looking we found the amazing area of more than 3000 fresh water lakes just 70 km north of Berlin. Who would have thought we would find the location so close to home?
The Mecklenburger Seenplatte is special, it is very rural, it is riddled with pristine lakes with drinking quality water and it is full of beech forests. This makes the race extremely graphic, while running on the beautiful hard, and fast sand trails everything around you is in a vertical plane with tree trunks reaching for the sky! You feel as if you are in almost virgin nature.
The start in Wesenberg is spectacular with traditional costumes and lots of villagers, the finish line is in Rheinsberg, just after the castle.
The race has been moved from the end of October to September so that we do not miss out on the end of summer with comfortable water and air temperatures. The climate during this time of the year is mild with water temperatures around 14 degrees.
This race course is fast and spectacular! Not only do you need to be able to move fast along never-ending forest trails, you also need to be strong in the water with many swim sections and almost 25% swimming. The water is usually calm and flat so think of it as a giant pool. 10 swim sections means lots of transitions, be fast in and out of water to gain time. Get ready to embark on a new adventure, through mystical forests and in untouched lakes. Get ready for a wild race!
The course
This race course is mystical, almost as if you are in a tunnel. A tough start in Wesenberg will bring you to pristine lakes and wild forest trails. You will pass places which feel like you are in the 20s and you will swim through amazing waterways. In the forests most of the ground is hard-packed sand and the trails are very clear, it will be fast running! We love almost straight line race courses.
We have decided to increase the amount of open-water swimming in our races and here you will all be put to test, almost 18% of swimming in magical lakes. The course will have 10 swims, totaling 7,5 kilometres; of which the longest swim will be around 1 300 metres. You need to have your transitions dialed, if you are not fast there you will lose lots of time going in and out of the water.
The winning time will be around 4 ½ hours. We will have two cut-off for safety reasons and the longest time on the course will be 8 hours. Your team needs to be strong in the water and fast on land.
The total distance is 42,2 km. There will of course, be plenty of safety, energy stations in cool places and medical staff on call.
Course details
- Total race distance 42 200 m
- Trail-running 34 640 m
- Swimming 7 560 m
- Swim sections 10
- Longest swim 1 300 m
- Longest run 7 370 m
- Total elevation 51 m
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The ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Sprint 1000 lakes has the start and finish in Rheinsberg. A total distance of 16,9 km, with 7 runs and 6 swims. No swim will be longer than 830 metres and all swims are protected in very nice lakes. The runs are beautiful in fantastic forests with a lot of history, it is on soft trails and on old country roads. This race is a perfect adventure to get started with swimrun.
Sometimes your partner is sick or injured or you can not find someone to participate with you. We are giving you the option to participate in either the Sprint or the Experience distance as an individual.
We look forward to seeing your smile and hearing you laugh when you cross the finish line.
Course details
- Total race distance 16 900 m
- Trail-running 14 090 m
- Swimming 2 810 m
- Swim sections 6
- Longest swim 830 m
- Longest run 3 920 m
- Total elevation 40 m
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In Rheinsberg you will experience the beautiful forest trails, the warm water and the very friendly atmosphere. Come alone or come as a team and enjoy the ÖTILLÖ Experience.
The course is 8,3 km long with 4 swims, of which the longest is 480 metres.
Sometimes your partner is sick or injured or you can not find someone to participate with you. We are giving you the option to participate in either the Sprint or the Experience distance as an individual.
Course details
- Total race distance 8 260 m
- Trail-running 6 740 m
- Swimming 1 560 m
- Swim sections 4
- Longest swim 480 m
- Longest run 3 100 m
- Total elevation 43 m
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|Thursday, September 17th 2020
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|Last day to enter and make changes for the ÖTILLÖ World Series, Sprint and Experience races. Changes must be sent firstname.lastname@example.com.
|Friday, September 18th 2020
|#cleantheocean activity, one-hour joint "trash search and collect" from Race tents.
|Saturday, September 19th 2020
|09:00 - 10:00
|Registration ÖTILLÖ Sprint & Experience – Race tents, Rheinsberg
|MANDATORY Race briefing ÖTILLÖ Sprint & Experience, for all racers – Race tents, Rheinsberg
|Start ÖTILLÖ Sprint Team & Solo
|Start ÖTILLÖ Experience Team & Solo
|First Experience Team/Solo across the finish line
|First Sprint Team/Solo across the finish line
|Prize giving ÖTILLÖ Sprint – Race tents, Rheinsberg
|16:00 - 17:30
|Registration ÖTILLÖ World Series – Race tents, Rheinsberg
|MANDATORY Race briefing ÖTILLÖ World Series, for all racers – Race tents, Rheinsberg
|Sunday, September 20th 2020
|Buses leave for the start line. RACERS ONLY
|Start ÖTILLÖ World Series 1000 Lakes
|Race cut-off at Time 3
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|Race cut-off at Time 7
|Race banquet in Rheinsberg
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According to an article in The Politico this week, Senator Specter met with representatives of fifteen right-wing organizations liked Concerned Women of America and the Family Research Council. After that, he "accused the Democrats of 'showing their muscle' by stalling the Southwick nomination." Despite the fact that Southwick would have likely been voted down several weeks ago were it not for Specter's request for a delay.
Republicans are accusing Democrats of refusing to confirm President Bush's nominees. However, the Senate has already confirmed three circuit court nominees and numerous district court nominees this year. President Bush, on the other hand, has made very few nominations and has been unwilling to work with the Senate to choose consensus nominees.
As the article points out:
The Judiciary Committee would be remiss in their duty to advise and consent if they simply voted to confirm every nominee put forth by the president. As we have continually reported, Judge Southwick has a horrible record or ruling against workers, consumers, criminal defendants alleging race discrimination and other victims. There is no reason that the Judiciary Committee should feel pressured to confirm him.
Democrats aren't dragging their feet or flexing muscles, said Tracy Schmaler, a spokeswoman for Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.). Her boss "continues to consult with home-state senators" on the Southwick nomination "in hopes of working out an accommodation."
As for critics of the pace of nominations under Leahy's leadership, Schmaler produced a chart that showed more Bush judicial nominees -- at all court levels -- have been approved, and in less time, under Leahy than during the tenures of two Republican chairmen working with Republican majorities.
"Cries from the other side of the aisle about the pace of judicial nominations ring hollow when faced with the facts," she said.


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The Borderless Alliance, an initiative launched in 2011 to increase trade throughout West Africa, has recently announced its annual conference, Borderless 2013: Connecting Markets, to take place on the 14th and 15th February 2013 in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso.
Private sector stakeholders from across West Africa will participate in the event, including the region's leading trading companies, transport and logistics companies, banks and other financial institutions. ECOWAS and UEMOA, the regional bodies that obtain consensus on trade policy from West African states, will also participate along with representatives of ministries from West African states.
"West Africa is experiencing unprecedented economic growth and development," said Borderless the Alliance President Ziad Hamoui. "Removing trade barriers is critical to harnessing that growth and development and ensuring that all of West Africa's 300 million citizens benefit from it."
"The Borderless Alliance serves as a platform to identify and address the problems that affect regional trade," said Justin Bayili, managing director of the Borderless Alliance. "We are coordinating the implementation of a comprehensive strategy with private sector stakeholders across West Africa. The conference will allow stakeholders to collaborate on the strategy and build the momentum to driving further change."
Online registration for Borderless 2013 is now open at www.borderlesswa.com.


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ORNAO uses mission trips, small groups, speaking engagements and summer camps to serve native Americans and assist in racial reconciliation.
Please contact Ken Forbes for information on Native American ministry opportunities!
What We Do:
- Disciple and train students to return home equipped to get plugged in to a good church, start a small group, or plant a new church.
- Educate churches about the history of church involvement in the history of Native Americans, what is still happening (the state of the Reservation) and what we can do about it.
- Change the lives of people, both those going on mission trips to the tribes and the Native Americans we come in contact with.
- Empower Christ-followers to have a vision to bring God's kingdom into every sector of society, with a focus on the Native Americans.
Why We Do It:
- For 500 years, the gospel has been preached to Native Americans, yet today only 3 percent are Christians.
- Nearly 500 tribes are recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- More than 400 treaties were made and broken by the U.S. Government.
- Life expectancy for Native American men is about 41 years; for Native American women, 46 years.
- Alcohol mortality is 10 times higher than all other races combined.
- Alcoholism affects 75 percent of all Native American homes.
- The suicide rate for Native Americans is 5 times higher than any other ethnic group.


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Cable Shows It's Still in the Game
Conventions aren't supposed to be fun and games. But that's okay with the National Cable & Telecommunications Association this year. Its National Show will feature a 7,000-square-foot pavilion exclusively for broadband games, showcasing game makers, publishers and platform providers.
The pavilion is one way the group hopes to help the 17,000 industry attendees make sense of the potential of "multiple platforms," which promise a new life for cable's product.
The "Cable Game Arena" houses a "Mobile Gaming Lounge," with drinks and games for cellphones, an "Online Alley," featuring the latest broadband-enabled action-adventure games, and a "Racing Theater," where attendees can compete from inside cars. Co-presented by NCTA and Turner Broadcasting's broadband gaming service, GameTap, the pavilion may remind conferees that cable-enabled gaming is one reason why operators still matter.
Moreover, the show offers a chance for networks to reaffirm their commitment to the operators.
"We care about what they care about," says Fox Cable Networks Executive VP, Affiliate Sales and Marketing, Lindsay Gardner, noting that Fox will spend "close to $1 million" on its presence at the show this year. "They want this show to be healthy so we step up."
Gaming aside, 19 of 35 panels this year directly address digital platforms, with breakout sessions on personalized and portable media, video-on-demand, online gaming and broadband video distribution, culminating in a final general session titled "Converging on Change: What's in Store…And Who's Behind It." Scheduled for that, MTV Networks Chairman/CEO Judy McGrath, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia President/CEO Susan Lyne, Time Warner COO Jeff Bewkes and Comcast COO Stephen Burke will discuss how new delivery platforms will affect entertainment programmers and producers.
AOL Video's VP Fred McIntyre will participate in a panel called "Portal Promise: Video Distribution in a Broadband World" to discuss the profliferation of video on the Web. Scripps Networks Interactive Senior VP Beth Higbee will represent cable programmers on a panel called "Getting Out There: The Profit, Promise and Peril of Portable Media," where she expects to discuss the challenge of matching content with the appropriate platform.
"You can put anything you want on a mobile device, but that doesn't mean people are going to use it," she says.
At the "Next-Gen Media: What Tomorrow's Customers Want Today" panel, Todd Cunningham, MTV Networks' senior VP of brand strategy & planning, will ask a panel of Atlanta-area college students how they access their content, marking the first time NCTA will survey the demographic at the show.
"Today, the focus is on the technology and devices," Cunningham says. "But the consumers are lost in the mix." Meanwhile, he says, "the industry is making these sweeping assumptions about what consumers want."
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By Jack Furnari
In a move sure to strike fear in the hearts of the current regime in charge of the Republican Party of Florida, the Volusia County Republican Executive Committee passed a motion by voice vote Saturday morning censuring Republican Gov. Charlie Crist.
The Volusia motion ends with a wink and a nod to the Republican Party of Palm Beach County's own battle over censuring Crist. In what might be perceived as a plea for solidarity from Palm Beach County REC members, the resolution says: "Governor Crist's appointment of Democrats to boards is not limited to Volusia County. He also appointed Democrat Pricilla Taylor to the Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners; and he appointed Democrat Carrie Hill to the Palm Beach County School Board."
Back in April, the PBC Republican Party voted 66-24 to table a Crist censure motion introduced by REC member Steven Ledewitz until August. Now that August is here, the Board of Directors of the Republican Party of Palm Beach County, in anticipation of the motion being introduced again at the upcoming Aug. 12 meeting, recently voted 9-0 to oppose any motion to censure Crist.
Disclosure: As a member of the Board of Directors of the Republican Party of Palm Beach County, I voted, along with the rest of the board, against the local motion to censure Gov. Crist.
In an e-mail sent to grass-roots conservative activists across the state, former Palm Beach County resident and current Volusia County REC member Sally Stewart wrote: "This is the first step toward taking back our government. We need counties throughout the state to send a message that we don't like business as usual.... Our elected officials pander for our votes and when they gain office, turn their backs on us and do the bidding of the big-money lobbyists and special interests."
The full text of the Volusia County censure resolution is as follows:
1. Refused to choose from a list of qualified judicial candidates as presented by the Judicial Nominating Commission to fill a vacancy on the Florida Supreme Court and actually petitioned the Supreme Court of Florida to use ethnicity as major criteria for judicial appointments;
2. Governor Crist appointed liberal judge James E.C. Perry to said Supreme Court on March 12, 2009 (see below) when there was a conservative Republican who was qualified and available.
3. Governor Crist did not support qualified Republican congressional candidates Ric Keller and Tom Feeney in the last election;
4. Governor Crist supported the so-called ?Stimulus Bill? which put America $767 Billion in debt;
5. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi uses Crist to score stimulus points, March 21, 2009 (see below) ?I think it?s pretty incredible that 26,000 teachers will continue to be able to work for Florida?s children because of these additional monies ... and that?s really the point: this is to help people, to help our education system, to help people with health care needs, and it?s the people?s money so they deserve it,? Crist is quoted as saying in the Pelosi news release. The quote came from this Times/Herald story.
6. Governor Crist effectively nationalized Florida?s property insurance market with the creation of Citizens Insurance;
7. Governor Crist appointed Democrat Jackie L. Mole to the SE Volusia Hospital District Board;
8. Governor Crist signed House Bill 360 into law which effectively removed impact fees from future development, meaning the costs of roads, police and fire, schools, water, and other infrastructure needs will be borne by current property owners. This huge transfer of responsibility for growth will be paid for by property owners throughout the state. http://www.wesh.com/news/20021613/detail.html
9. Governor Crist appointed Representative Maria Lorts Sachs (D-Palm Beach) to Florida?s State wide task force on human trafficking. http://governor.myflorida.com/release/10875)
10. Removed before vote.
11. Governor Crist has long supported amnesty legislation.
12. Governor Crist?s appointment of Democrats to boards is not limited to Volusia County. He also appointed Democrat state Rep. Pricilla Taylor to the Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners; and he appointed Democrat Carrie Hill to the Palm Beach County School Board.
RESOLVED, the Republican Executive Committee of Volusia County censure Governor Charlie Crist.
Jack Furnari, whose picture graces this post, is a regular contributor to this blog. He is a conservative activist and writer from Boca Raton, Fla., and he can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Sometimes you just want something different for dinner, but you do not want to sacrifice taste or time. Well…here ya' go! Sloppy Joe's from scratch! This recipe really hit the "different" spot.
Sloppy Joe's
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup green pepper (chopped)
1/3 cup onion (chopped)
1 lb hamburger
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 ketchup
dash salt
dash pepper
In a skillet, sauté the green pepper & onion in the olive oil about 3 minutes. Add the hamburger & brown until done. Drain well. Add the garlic, mustard & brown sugar. Mix well & cook 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, salt & pepper. Mix well. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve on toasted buns.


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Do you rely on electricity from Ameren Illinois to light your lamps?
Ameren Illinois has issued a cautionary announcement to its customers about con artists attempting to steal identities and defraud customers.
"Ameren Illinois representatives will never call you and threaten to disconnect your utility service unless you immediately give the caller your credit or debit card number," Stan Ogden said. Ogden is vice president of Customer Service and public relations for Ameren Illinois. "Our representatives will never come to your home and demand payments. Our field representatives will not accept payments for service."
Other suggestions offered by Ameren Illinois:
• Customers who have any questions about the identity of a utility worker should ask the person to wait outside while they call for verification. Customers then should phone Ameren Illinois at 1-800-755-5000.
• If a caller claims to be an Ameren Illinois representative and demands immediate payment over the phone or requests other personal information, hang up and call 1-800-755-5000.
• Never give anyone who comes to your home, anyone who calls or anyone who sends an e-mail your credit card, debit card, Social Security, ATM, checking or saving account numbers.
• If a customer suspects a person is impersonating a utility worker, the customer should end the conversation and immediately call local police and then Ameren Illinois at 1-800-755-5000.
• Never let anyone in your home who wants to check your electrical wiring, natural gas pipes or appliances unless you have scheduled an appointment or have reported a natural gas leak and the person has proper identification.
• Phone the police if someone calls you and requests that you leave your home at a specific time for an alleged utility issue. The caller may be planning a burglary.
• If you believe an attempt has been made to defraud you or steal your identity, report the incident immediately to your local police department.
If you have information about scams and frauds, contact your local police or Crime Stoppers.
Additional information about identity theft and fraud is available on the U.S. Department of Justice's website


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This is my first image in the #treesinfourseasons challenge. I have been challenged by my friend Joe Kerr to submit 4 images of trees, one in each of the four seasons.
At least once a year - and sometimes two or three times - the landscape around Winnipeg gets covered with a magical coating of hoarfrost. Often, I will head up north on Hwy 15 from the TransCanada and look for this Manitoba Maple tree. It's just a prairie maple at the edge of the road but it often looks spectacular when covered in frost. In this particular image, I added a slight texture of denim which imparted a bit of a surreal look.
I challenge Peter Blahut to the #treesinfourseasons challenge.
Your challenge images must represent all four seasons, one from each season. With each entry please challenge one other person and use the hashtag #treesinfourseasons so everyone can search to find all the entries as the challenge progresses.


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Executive Summary
- Effective May 8, 2018, the US Government withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ("JCPOA").
- The US Government will re-instate the sanctions that were lifted or waived following the implementation of the JCPOA.
- This action has a greater impact on non-US persons because most of the lifted or waived sanctions were secondary sanctions targeting activities of non-US companies occurring outside of US jurisdiction.
- The sanctions will be re-instated on August 7, 2018, and November 5, 2018, following the end of 90-day and 180-day "wind-down" periods.
- Importantly, US Persons and non-US entities owned or controlled by US Persons engaged in activities authorized under General License H will need to wind down such activities by November 4, 2018.
- Non-US persons can also take advantage of the wind-down periods to cease engaging in the sanctionable activities described below; otherwise they face the risk of US secondary sanctions for engaging in such sanctionable activities past the wind-down periods.
- Thus, all persons, but especially non-US persons should carefully consider, without limitation: ◦the scope of their activities implicating Iran;
- whether such activities, if continued following the wind-down periods, could present a risk of US secondary sanctions;
- the extent to which such activities should be wound down, based on the foregoing risk assessment;
- what activities are permissible as a part of wind down; and
- practical impact on financial transactions involving Iran or Iranian banks, even assuming no secondary sanctions risk.
US Withdrawal from the JCPOA
On May 8, 2018, President Trump announced that the United States will be withdrawing from the JCPOA, culminating months of uncertainty around the fate of the Iran nuclear deal. The announcement came ahead of a May 12 deadline for the renewal of a key sanctions waiver. As described here, the last sanctions waiver occurred on January 12, 2018 amidst statements by President Trump that the waiver would be the last unless what President Trump considered "flaws" in the deal were fixed. In his May 8 speech, President Trump announced that the United States would re-impose nuclear sanctions against Iran.
Many of these sanctions, including so-called "secondary sanctions" that primarily target non-US companies engaging in business in or with Iran entirely outside US jurisdiction, were waived as part the US Government's commitments under the JCPOA. By way of reminder, the sanctions relief under the JCPOA was mostly with respect to these secondary sanctions, whereas primary sanctions (applicable to US Persons) were left intact, with the exception of a few general licenses and favorable licensing policies (which themselves will be revoked as a result of today's announcement).
Following the President's announcement, the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") released guidance, including new FAQs, regarding the implementation of the President's decision. As described in this new guidance, the President's announcement, as implemented by the US Treasury and State Departments, revokes any sanctions waivers issued to implement JCPOA sanctions relief and has replaced them with temporary waivers to provide for the wind down of previously-authorized activities in Iran in keeping with newly-established, 90-day (ending on August 6, 2018) and 180-day (ending on November 4, 2018) wind-down periods for activities involving Iran.