text:
I'm always looking for a way out, when what I need to do is to dive in. Dive into the world I'm standing on the boundary of. Death is not an option. Running away is not an option. Run into the fire. Run into the fear. I know that's what I need to do, but how to do it? Acting is hard. I need to take off my masque, I need to be open, to really allow myself to be seen. I need to reconnect to my imagination. I need to be able to find freedom in the body. I need to remember that I am free, that nothing holds me back except myself. I'm afraid of really living, and I don't know why. I don't know how to fix it. It can't be done in a day. There is no magical answer, as much as I want there to be one. Small, simple steps towards something less strangulating. But what direction to walk? I have no compass. I have no guide. I have my heart, I suppose. What better guide could there be?
So listen to my heart. And my gut. I'm only going to get out of life what I put in. That is something I need to remember as well. Be generous. Be wholesome. Do not live in lies. Do not live misguided by fear. Do not live in paralysis. Break out from the darkness. Even breaking is opening. Chose to be open, chose to free from fear. It is excitement, a challenge, an adventure, anything but fear.


text:
Now Mayor Brown may be boosting Swig's profile as civic diva even higher with his plans to make City Hall a showcase by emptying it of many of its governmental agencies once the building reopens in 1999. In the empty space, Swig would have the opportunity to throw lavish galas and other public celebrations. In fact, the Mayor's Office says, that's among the reasons Brown wants to declutter the seat of municipal government.
But along with receiving a beaux-arts party playground, Swig and her family would also reap a sweet financial advantage from the arrangement: More than $400,000 a year in taxpayer-financed rental income would flow into the Swig family's investment company, in which Charlotte serves as a full partner.
Swig Investment Co. and three other general partners, registered as Folsom Street Partners, temporarily house three city departments and the Municipal and Superior courts at 633 Folsom St. Annual rent: $2.5 million. Since January 1995, when the courts, the Registrar of Voters office, the Purchasing Department, and the Sheriff's Department moved into 633 Folsom, the partnership has earned $3.3 million on the city lease. In addition, the city pumped $7 million in modifications into the Swig building.
If Brown gets his plan past the Board of Supervisors, Folsom Street Partners -- and the city's protocol maven -- could stand to make a lot more.
Regardless of Brown's plans, in July 1997 the partnership will lose the courts, which are scheduled to move into new digs under construction at Civic Center (on McAllister and Polk streets). That will significantly lower the $2.5 million in rent. But if Folsom Street Partners keep the remaining departments as tenants, they'll still reap generous rental income of approximately $405,000 a year.
Officials at the city's Real Estate Department, which arranges leases of rental properties for city agencies, agreed that the Swig lease would likely be continued for another five years or so -- the typical duration of a commercial lease -- if Brown empties out City Hall.
"To implement the mayor's plan we would have to leave the city departments in their current locations for a while -- or maybe as a permanent thing," says Steve Legnitto, principal real property officer at the Real Estate Department and the man who negotiated the original lease with the Swigs.
Overstating the obvious, Folsom Street Partners Vice President Robert Swig, son of the late hotelier Mel and stepson of Charlotte, says, "A landlord would have to be a fool to not want the city as a tenant." However, he stresses, he hasn't thought about extending the leases, and he says the mayor hasn't contacted him about the matter.
Regardless, the potential Swig deal would be classic Willie Brown: Do something for the public -- give them a grand palace to hold parties in -- and take care of an old and dear friend at the same time. And a generous friend at that: Between 1987 and 1995, members of the Swig family donated $18,500 to Brown's various political campaigns, with Charlotte making $16,000 of those donations all on her own.
If the Swigs get a new five-year lease in 1999 when City Hall reopens, they would receive more than $2 million in rent revenue over the life of the lease. That's $2 million they wouldn't have received if Brown allowed all city departments to return to City Hall. So you can think about it this way: At a cost to the family of $18,500 in contributions to Brown campaigns, the Swigs would tap into the city treasury for a return of $2 million. Not bad at all.
Also benefiting from the potential deal would be the other Folsom Street Partners: the Adlai Stevenson family, the Robert Haynie family, and the Weiler Investment Co. And let's not forget the other landlord renting space to the city to temporarily house city departments. Western Mart Co., a New York company, makes $1.8 million a year housing the City Recorder, the Tax Collector, Treasurer, Controller, and divisions in the Department of Public Works.
(Aside from Swig's potential conflict of interest, there's the separate issue of Brown running up $2.2 million a year in extra expenses if he keeps renting from Swig and Western Mart Co.)
According to the state Fair Political Practices Commission and the city's Ethics Commission, Swig has broken no conflict-of-interest law. Since she isn't a paid city employee or an elected official who has a vote to cast on Brown's plan, she is immune to the Political Reform Act.
But still, she has the mayor's ear on all matters of pomp, and she is likely to clock in at some point -- and she may already have -- on Brown's idea to glamorize City Hall. If and when she does, she'll be in a difficult role of shaping a policy in which she has a direct financial interest. (Swig did not respond to two interview requests by deadline.)
And then there's Brown's role of pushing a policy that -- intended or not -- will financially benefit one of his longest-standing political supporters.
But the Mayor's Office is sanguine about the matter. "There are so many people in this town who rent space to the city or provide some service or have some contract and who have a relationship with the mayor at some level that what we have here is a potentially endless stream of conflicts of interest," says P.J. Johnston, the mayor's press secretary.
But surely the mayor understands that the mere appearance of conflicts where a beloved friend wins millions in city contracts dissolves the public's trust.
Then again, maybe he doesn't.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
When a natural or human-caused disaster strikes outside of the United States, UMCOR serves as the primary channel for United Methodist assistance. In the short-term, UMCOR provides funds to our partners to distribute food, hygiene supplies, shelter and other basic needs to ease human suffering. In the long-term, we work with local partners towards recovery and reconstruction.
In its programming approach, UMCOR adheres to Sphere Minimum Standards in humanitarian response and the International Committee of the Red Cross Humanitarian Code of Conduct. UMCOR works through capacity building efforts and accompaniment to support that partners do the same.
UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to The Middle East Council of Churches, the Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue and the Joint Christian Committee (Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees, Lebanon) in support of their local response to the August 4 explosion. These funds will help to procure and deliver essential food and hygiene supplies, nonfood items such as bedding and cooking supplies, and provide psychosocial support for vulnerable children and adults.
UMCOR approved three solidarity grants. The Malawi Provisional Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe and The United Methodist Church in Mozambique have each received a grant in response to Cyclone Idai's devastating rains and flooding.
The grants provided immediate emergency funding for basic human needs including food distribution, hygiene supplies/clothing distribution, safe water access and temporary shelter.
UMCOR is fortunate to consistently work with many partners in Indonesia. We are coordinating with partners on the ground to address needs of vulnerable people affected by the earthquakes and tsunami.
We are partnering with Methodist Church leadership to support assessment, relief work and evaluation and prioritization of needs.
Even after the initial disaster is over, people are often endangered by subsequent disasters. UMCOR's Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) program help communities to identify vulnerabilities and attend to those before another disaster strikes. In the Philippines, for instance, building a retaining wall or planting mangroves can help keep a storm surge from causing extensive damage in coastal communities. Training people what to do in a disaster is also a key step in reducing the damaging effects of future disasters.
Disaster Risk Reduction addresses fundamental problems like environmental degradation, climate change, infrastructural inequality and political negligence through small-scale, localized solutions. Even as we administer disaster response grants, UMCOR pays attention to systemic issues related to community health, sustainable agriculture, water and sanitation, education, economic justice and reconstruction.
UMCOR uses the Hyogo Framework for Action, a disaster response strategy endorsed by the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), helping to substantially reduce the number of disaster losses.
The month of September marks two years since Hurricane Maria brought widespread destruction to Puerto Rico. The recovery has progressed steadily, thanks largely to the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico, and with the help of UMCOR training and funding and more than 200 Volunteer in Mission teams.
United Methodists in Porac are picking up the pieces after a powerful earthquake struck the main Philippines island of Luzon on Monday, killing at least 16 people.
The United Methodist Church has rallied to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Idai, which ravaged Chimanimani and Chipinge more than two weeks ago.
Find and Give to an Advance Ministry, Missionary, or Project. 100% of each gift reaches The Advance mission or ministry of your choice.


text:
Source: hrreporter.com
Greenery 'can reduce psychological, physiological stress'
A new study has found that the presence of small plants at work can help boost the mental health of employees.
"Having opportunities to gaze intentionally at nearby plants on a daily basis in the work environment can reduce the psychological and physiological stress of office workers," says the study done by Masahiro Toyoda, Yuko Yokota, Marni Barnes and Midori Kaneko of the Graduate School of Landscape Design and Management at the University of Hyogo, in Awaji, Japan.
"The adoption of greenery into the office environment is becoming widespread as the need for improving mental health becomes greater."
The study used 63 workers to "verify the stress reduction effects of the presence of small indoor plants on employees in a real office setting." Participants were asked to take a three-minute break and look at the plant when they reported fatigue (passive participation).


text:
How can I connect with management team to discuss business cooperation? John Palmisano, eTrios Commodities LLC
How can I connect with management team to discuss business cooperation?
welcome @luckypup!
If you are interested building something on top of Gnosis this form is a good way to get started: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cY_HiwjERQxNGkEKyzyF4LEzS2RQlHTOOCGlysxMvNk/viewform?edit_requested=true
You can get in contact with us on slack.gnosis.pm - here in the forum or per email: email@example.com
Business cooperation heh ( Hey, was waiting to for ico to invest into Gnosis probably like a year or so checking from time to time. Initially looked at Augur but didn''t like their approach.
So put all reminders etc on all ico trackers - prepared my wallet, bump few minutes and that's it. Most of the time there was 'site not available' grayed screen till I realized after reloading screen for dozen times or so - ico is over and the address I sent ETH unlike other wallets needs to do some additional thing like 'press buy', would love to but…
I know it's simple and I'm mobile .NET developer - probably would be able to make a stake, buy some GNO - but site was overloaded with participants heavily. Not a good start for a company to treat it backkers like that:( Probably may sound like a desperate thing to ask somebody to take your money when they didn't bother to oversee that their website may be down due to interest, but hey hey:((
People are talking about some surplus burning, while probably there may be a lot more guys like I am - just wondering, if there are more people willing to invest in project - whyyy not let them to so that there will be a legit way of emiting rest of GNO further at ICO price, probably there is a way - for example let redeem everybody who had their wallets funded before ICO end but wasn't able to press buy button due to site being down or round 2 or something like that??? Do we really have to buy from speculators who will sell at 2x 3x 10 x and then as usually wait till price will fall sharply as usual(( untill some next major release or something heh(


text:
I need to build a sampler-based PC for live theatre performances.
What would be the best software configuration for this kind of purpose?
I need to play some key-note-on (midi latch) samples of recorded playbacks plus some effects in parallel. The music is very "flexible" in terms of tempos, and accuracy of the performance. but the sampled segments should be pre-edited in advance (as WAV files).
I used to work with EMU 4XT ULTRA hardware sampler for live, but RAM isn't enough due to a 128MB limit. Otherwise, I could do almost anything with this sampler including editing, midi latch, mod-wheel cross-fades etc.
In my studio, I work with Kontakt 2. As for live performance, I really do not know if it would be the right choice. (Mainly because there is no editable midi latch function).
I would appreciate any ideas, suggestions & tips regarding this issue,
Many Thanks,


text:
I really enjoyed this short animated film on the pencil. In fact, I, Pencil is a series of movies made by the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
It is rather amazing that all of these things came together on their own to create what we think of as a simple object.
via Devour


text:
History Back
Grandall Advised Jiaozhou Bay Development in its Issue of USD Bonds
On 28 June 2019, Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Development Group Co., Ltd. (the "Company") successfully issued USD bonds abroad and completed the closing.
The bonds are issued by the Company directly for the purpose of existing debts refinancing and ordinary enterprise use. The total amount of the issue is USD 300 million for a term of three years at the interest rate of 5.8%.
Grandall Jinan Office has been retained as domestic legal advisor of the underwriter with Mr. ZHAO Yu, Mr. ZHANG Wei, Mr. ZHAO Xinlei and Mr. WANG Tianwei as key lawyers providing legal service for the case.


text:
John Grierson was a British Social Scientist well known for his interest in film-making and for being the initial person to call and popularize factual film-making as a documentary. However, a majority of historians concur that Robert Flaherty was the initial true author of the first documentary which entailed a camera recording of his journey in the Canadian Arctic. Documentary film refers to a genre of the film which tries to document a person, event, or issue through a non-fictional presentation. There are numerous sub-genres contained in documentary films i.e. biographical, travel, historical, political, nature & wildlife and science among others. Early documentary film can be categorized into four strands i.e. newsreel, naturalistic (romantic), continental realist and propaganda. Newsreel documentary entailed utilizing film, to inform the public on current events, while naturalistic documentary usually had human culture as its subject, and talked about anthropological concerns. Continental realist documentary employed avant-garde realistic film to investigate ideas of space, time and the subconscious. Propaganda documentary, on the other hand, was utilized to explain political ideas. Documentary film has undergone several distinct periods of popularity and style. Contemporary documentaries have put greater interpretive control within the director's hands, and consequently, questions have been raised as to whether such films can be considered as true documentaries.
In "First Principles of Documentary", Grierson presented his two arguments regarding a documentary. First, he said that a documentary ought to be realistic and serve a socio-political function. In addition, a documentary should also be dramatic. To illustrate this point, Grierson compared a documentary to fiction, referring to the documentary plot as the living story, and the subject featuring in the documentary as the actor. This conception of documentary by Grierson as a combination of creativity, social purpose and realism has remained significant in the film industry to date. This paper looks into Grierson's definition of documentary as "the creative treatment of actuality."
Buy Creative Treatment of Actuality essay paper online
"The Creative Treatment of Actuality"
In 1926, Grierson described a documentary as "the creative treatment of actuality." Grierson hypothesized that via documentary film, the potential of a cinema for viewing life could be utilized within a new form of art i.e. the original actor and scene are comparatively better leads for interpreting the modern world than their fiction counterparts. In addition, he conceived that materials emanating from the raw are capable of making real films compared to the acted articles. The expression, "Griersonian Documentary" has often been utilized to describe films that blend both creativity and actuality. Therefore, through the phrase, "the creative treatment of actuality", Grierson referred to the nature of documentary as a reality and a form of art, meaning that documentarians must be capable of working with real sources, as well as, materials and edit them so as to portray a practical image that is remarkably close to reality. Even though, Grierson regularly emphasized on a documentary's social objectives, as opposed to its aesthetics he was aware of the necessity for creative techniques in order to develop a credible interpretation of actuality.
Examples of Documentary Films Depicting Creativity and Reality
The Children of LeningradskyWant an expert to write a paper for you Talk to an operator now
The Children of Leningradsky is a 2005 film directed by Andrzej Celinski along with Hanna Polak. The documentary calls for attention of the public to Russian children without homes whose predicaments have been ignored. This documentary not only helps to highlight the urgency and magnitude of the issue, but also makes it known widely. For instance, when Tanya, the fourteen-year old, destitute girl dies from glue addiction, the subject of homelessness of children becomes exceedingly real to the audience, thus inciting the need for action to be taken to help the children. From the film, it appears that the lives of the children featured are not those of regular children, but of beggars. We see them begging for money on the streets, escaping from the police officers and searching for a warm, safe place to shelter for the night. In these shelters, they sniff glues, drink vodka in order to escape from the cruel realities of life. It is worth mentioning that if the directors of this documentary would have just taken shots of the children's predicaments, the film's impact would be less. After watching this film, I could not help but feel an inner urge to assist these children in whatever way I can. This documentary is indeed intensely real and creative; hence it is in line with Grierson's definition of a documentary.
Guantanamo: Honor Bound to Defend Freedom
Guantanamo: Honor Bound to Defend Freedom was written by Gillian Slovo and Victoria Brittain, and performed by Timeline Theatre Company. The documentary is based on real interviews and letters from inmates at Camp X-Ray (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba), and press conferences with government officials of the United States government. The film documents the experiences of the innocent men who are held within the legal black hole. It reenacts the horrifying happenings within the Camp and their effect on the inmates and their loved ones. Included in the documentary are real-life characters like Wahab al-Rawi, Moazzam Begg, as well as Jamal al-Harith, whose arrest stories through illegal kidnappings and falsified reports by government officials are interconnected with opposing testimonials by political officials, for example, Mr. Lee and Mark Jennings, who argue that the inmates are dangerous. The intention of this film is to prove to its audience that Guantanamo military personnel act not only as interrogators, prosecutors, judges, and defence counsel, but also as executioners. It also intends to encourage protest all over the globe to push for change of the unfair and unjust practices. The letters and interviews of the inmates included in the documentary help, to incite the desire of the audience to take action against the beastly practices taking place in the prison. It is clear that this documentary utilizes creativity and reality to bring its audience plus its inhabitants extremely close to the prison camp, without being there in reality, and manages to attain a dramatic impact by putting an artistic twist on the material. Through revealing the oppression and brutality that the prisoners at the prison camp endure in actuality, this documentary manages to paint the picture of the situation at the camp as it is to the audience in order to incite protest against the unjust acts that the prisoners are undergoing.
What Constitutes "Creative Treatment"
Mise en Scene and Montage
The three key directional choices that face a documentary film-maker include "what to shoot, how to shoot it, and how to present the shot." According to Monaco, Mise en Scene relates to the questions; what to shoot, and how to shoot it. Documentary makers, just like film makers directing fictional stories, should make choices regarding shot composition, lighting, length and framing. The choices made have a significant impact on the eventual outcome of the documentary, thus forms a component of the creative treatment. On the other hand, Montage refers to the art of editing and the way a sequence of shots is constructed. Directors and editors of documentaries are compelled to make choices in relation to rate of cuts, length of shots, relationship between shots and type of cuts. These decisions are vital because they contribute to the overall creative process of the documentary, and affect how the television or film audience perceives real events within the documentary.
The Creative Use of Sound
Documentary films in the past, belonged to the quiet era, and utilized intertitles to provide them with a narrative voice. However, following the domination of the film industry by talkies, documentarists felt they needed to be competitive, hence included soundtracks to their films. Most of the times, sound tracking equipment was inappropriate to location recording, and this made documentary film makers record soundtracks in the studio, then add them later to the films. Soundtracks consist of four key elements below.
Scripted narrative
Flaherty's written intertitles were sometimes replaced via a narrative voice over that complemented the images revealed. The voice-over narrative differed in style with some relying on explicit educational statements while others exhibiting a creative style. The most known documentary voice over was the narrative poem by W. H. Auden that accompanied the film, Night Mail.
On a regular basis, documentary films utilized recorded music as a complement to the images. Some documentaries employed pre-written scores, while others commissioned pieces particularly for use in their individual films, to emphasize the effect of the images with sound.
Because of the challenges of location sound recording, early documentary films never depended on recorded dialogue. Some films had dialogues which were recorded in the studio and included in post-production. Rather than being a narrative device, the dialogue was intended to add to the overall atmospheric sound. An example of a documentary where dialogue was used to enhance the atmospheric sound was Granton Trawler (1934) by John Grierson.
Atmospheric sound
Atmospheric sound is the natural sound that is heard on a location. Natural sound can be manipulated for creative purposes, and this is called musique concrete. Ellis and McClane argued that this element was present in many early documentary films. Granton Trawler by Grierson is a marvellous example of a documentary film where atmospheric sound has been manipulated to enhance creativity.
Narrative Structure
Using Flaherty as an example, Grierson argued in "First Principles of Documentary" that a documentary narrative ought to "be taken from the location and that it should be the essential story of the location." According to Grierson, documentaries should tell accurate stories regarding their subjects, and that is why he criticized Hollywood for trying to "impose a ready-made dramatic shape on the raw material. Nonetheless, Grierson still recognized the role of documentary makers as the tellers of the story. To Grierson, documentary entails arranging, rearranging and creating shapes of natural material.
How a documentary film maker organizes his narrative plays a vital role in the way he or she will tell the story. Films in the past had a tendency of having a traditional linear narrative, which showed the passing of time. For example, Nanook of the North by Robert Flaherty occurred over most part of the year, and it shows changes in seasons. Flaherty managed to create a narrative structure that is artificial by choosing when to commence and end the shot, as well as, which shots, scenes and sequences to incorporate in the completed film. The artificial narrative structure is best witnessed in Flaherty's film Moana, which revolved around the title character's initiation rites. It is vital to mention that when a film is based on one significant act, it provides it with a simple start, middle and conclusion that may not have been existent in real life. Nonetheless, not every documentary film follows the sequence of a linear narrative. Some films opted to show actual happenings within a dissimilar order to which they occurred.Through the manipulation of actual happenings to create a narrative, the film maker once more exercises his creative power over actuality.
Related Free Review Essays
- Death of a sales Man
- Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Christ's Teachings of Love, Compassion and Forgiveness
- Journal Response
- Close Encounters Issue
- Self-injurious Behavior
- City upon the Hill
- Business for the Glory of God Review
- First-Time Voters Annotated Bibliography
- Google and Facebook Review
- Autobiography by Fredrick Douglass
Silver member
Gold member
Platinum member
Most popular orders


text:
Lots of people want to know the answer to his question. The number of hit-and-run crashes reached an all-time high in 2016. These incidents are
Understanding Car Crash-Related Head Injuries
Have you ever wondered why concussed football players insist that they "feel fine" and beg their coaches to let them back in the game? The answer is
The Five Types of Driving Impairment
Words have power, and the distinction between an "accident" and a "crash" may be one of the most overlooked examples. The National Institutes of


text:
Ergebnis 1 bis 1 von 1
01-02-2019, 16:43 #1Registrierter Benutzer
- registriert
- 11-02-2015
- Beiträge
- 1.631
UX/UI Designer (m/f) Customer Support/ Balsamiq
Mehr Infos und bewerben unter: https://www.campusjaeger.de/jobs/9339?s=190278
Our customers' feelings and perceptions are our highest priority. We are now looking for a UX Designer to design software that meets and surpasses our customers' needs and ensures their useful journey. For this role, you should be an analytical and creative designer who is able to grasp user needs and solve problems.*
Your Role
- You will understand product specifications and user psychology, above that you will conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback
- You will create personas through user research and data
- You will define the right interaction model and evaluate its success
- You will develop wireframes and prototypes around customer needs
- You will find creative ways to solve UX problems
- You will communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers
Your Profile
- BSc in Design, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- Two years of practical experience in reactive support in Customer Support
- Proven experience as a UX Designer backed up with a strong portfolio of design projects, preferably in SaaS companies
- Proficient in design software (e.g. UXPin, Balsamiq)
- Eagerness to bring new ideas to the table, so that we can continuously improve & evolve together as an organisation
What we can offer you
- You will be part of experts surrounding Instagram and Influencer Marketing, who have a leading role in this innovative and growing industry nationally as well as internationally.*
- You are appreciated for your engagement, your constructive input and your relentless drive to improve yourself, the product, and the company.*
- We value your thoughts and ideas and will give you the freedom to push and implement them.
- Starting day one you will receive a fair pay and the scope to easily climb the career ladder within the company.
- Besides that, we offer basics like coffee, fresh fruits, snacks and free drinks all day, we do our best to make the employee experience as positive/enjoyable as possible.
Sounds appealing? We are looking forward to your application via Campusjäger!
Mehr Infos und bewerben unter: https://www.campusjaeger.de/jobs/9339?s=190278
Ähnliche Themen
Mitarbeiter Software Support (w/m)Von TowerConsult im Forum JobsAntworten: 0Letzter Beitrag: 20-06-2013, 14:31
PHP-Softwarentwickler (m/w) - Customer CareVon ictjob.de im Forum JobsAntworten: 0Letzter Beitrag: 14-09-2012, 13:27
CSS Support und Mail ClientsVon antiheld2000 im Forum CSS und (X)HTMLAntworten: 4Letzter Beitrag: 09-07-2007, 13:22
[WinXP Pro] Hilfe und SupportVon Iltis im Forum WindowsAntworten: 4Letzter Beitrag: 03-10-2003, 16:29
support MailVon Taz im Forum Serverseitige ProgrammierungAntworten: 7Letzter Beitrag: 13-06-2001, 14:21


text:
Beautiful family residences in Istanbul with sea view
Not to be missed are these luxury apartments found within a prestigious project completed and ready today for you to move to the city with your family. The residences are very spacious and you can secure your home today with a low deposit and favourable payment terms. Enjoy an amazing sea view and location only 20 minutes away from the city centre.
- Turnkey homes with 30% deposit and favourable plans
- Sea view from most apartments
- Close to city centre and Ataturk Airport
- City amenities at hand including shops
- High quality construction ideal for families
- Large gardens and facilities including pools
You only need to put down a 30% deposit to secure your property today and move in. Set within an amazing location in the city within peaceful surroundings, the developers have gone above and beyond to create the ideal settings for family life with superb facilities offered.
About the project
Completed and ready, this project offers a total of 272 apartments for sale ranging from spacious two bedroom homes up to impressive five bedroom duplex apartments for those with a large family.
Consisting of 19 blocks, each one with 4 floors, the developers have set apart 60% of the land area dedicated to green spaces, ensuring that you will enjoy beautiful surroundings and green settings for your day to day living.
For shopping purposes, the project consists of 50 shops within the site, these range from branded boutiques, to grocery stores, and everything one could need at their fingertips for a luxury lifestyle in Turkey.
Depending on the location of the apartment within the project, some units are gifted with stunning sea vistas.
Apartment details
Each and every apartment is to be fitted with luxury features inside, including all white goods included in the sale, air-conditioning units in place, spotlight ceilings, satellite systems, video diaphone, laminated flooring, and lots more.
The apartments feature a modern layout with a spacious interior design offering superb views and a homely feel from the moment you arrive back to your residence.
Indoor recreational facilities include
- Large women's only swimming pool
- Large men's only swimming pool
- Fitness centre with gym
- Public bath
- Steam room
- Generous 1,420m2 of indoor facilities
Outdoor recreational facilities include
- Semi Olympic sized open-air pool
- Ornamental pools
- Beautiful gardens with walking paths
- Children's parks with play areas
- Resting areas
- 24 hour security and reception
- Covered car park
- And many more
Property prices and payment plans
2 bedroom apartments measuring from 125m2 and priced from 544,000TL
3 bedroom apartments measuring from 175m2 and priced from 704,000TL
4 bedroom duplex apartments measuring from 217m2 and priced from 820,000TL
5 bedroom duplex apartments measuring from 295m2 and priced from 1,145,000TL
You can purchase your home today and move in with only a 30% deposit needed to secure your property, with the remaining balance payable with favourable plans for the buyer. Please call or contact us today for more information regarding your investment in this prestigious project today.
Avcilar is a lovely area in Istanbul located away from the frenetic pace of life in the city centre, yet within easy travelling distance to the central districts as well as short travel times from Ataturk Airport.
Located within walking distance to the sea, most of the residences within this project offer stunning sea views, while good local transport will take you around the city as a starting base within moments.
All local amenities and shops are found within a short walking distance, while the area offers an abundance of restaurants, cafes, and local shops to enjoy.
Within Avcilar you will find one of the largest universities within Istanbul, while close by is lake Kucukcekmece and many parks in the area.


text:
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and support the work we do in the community. Almost anyone can be a volunteer. We have a wide range of roles in The City which suit different people with different skills.
We provide all the training and support to enable you to perform your chosen role, reimburse expenses, give you Time Credits and ensure you feel part of our community through peer learning networks and volunteer breakfast meetings.
If you would like to volunteer with us, click through to the following task descriptions and follow the 'Apply' button under each one.


text:
How to cook
Separate the whites from the yolks. Using a mixer, beat the egg whites to thick snow. Add the flour little by little, while stirring very gently.
Then add the beaten with the sugar yolks. Pour the finished mixture into a pre-buttered and floured cake form for baking. Bake until ready in a preheated 356°F (180 °C) oven.
Let the baked layer cool. Remove it from the form and using a suitable knife, cut it 2-3 cake layers. Smear each of the layers with a mixture of whipped cream and / or your favorite jam.
Finish off with whipped cream only. You can pour in a glaze if you desire. Place for 2 hours in the refrigerator and serve.


text:
RECENTLY-SINGLE superstar Adele is allegedly dating British rapper Skepta and fans are already getting excited by the prospect of a budding romance between the longtime pals.
But are these two rolling in the deep together and if so how long has the romance been going on for? Here's the lowdown…
Are Skepta and Adele dating each other?
The Sun revealed how Adele and Skepta have enjoyed several dates in the past, with friends now predicting that they could potentially make it official.
In fact, it seems things are beginning to heat up between the pair, with Adele rumoured to be introducing Skepta to her pals.
The Sun exclusively revealed that Adele introduced Skepta to long term pal James Corden during a trip to the Crystal Maze Experience in London last month to celebrate Skepta's 37th birthday.
A source said: "No one saw it coming but there's a whirlwind romance going on between Adele and Skepta.
"It's been a bit of a brief fling so far. But these are two people who care about each other very much as friends so it's very exciting times."
The Someone Like You hitmaker is a longtime fan and friend of the hip hop artist, and she helped celebrate Skepta's 37th birthday during a night out at the Crystal Maze Experience in London in September.
A source revealed: "Adele and Skepta have been there for each other a lot after both their relationships split up.
"They have a close bond and there's definitely a special connection."
It's further mentioned that their kids remains to be the main priority in their lives – particularly Adele, who is in the midst of finalising her divorce from Simon Konecki.
It was just in 2016 when Skepta famously told ES Magazine: "Adele texts me all the time and keeps me in check. She speaks to me about how things are going."
Does Skepta have children?
On July 30, 2018, Skepta appeared to reveal he was 'expecting his first child' after he posted a picture of an ultrasound scan online.
According to reports, he celebrated the birth of his child with a gathering at Nobu Shoreditch in November.
The rapper is believed to be the proud father of a baby girl named River.
Source: Read Full Article


text:
You know Dan and I have this dream of once we sell, we will become full time RV'ers. We are trying to get lined up for if and when that happens so we are "moving on up"...
First of all we have decided to sell Dan's pick up. There will be an ad in the Newberry News next week and on Tradio, but in case any of you are interested; it is a 1997 Ford F-150 XLT, 4WD, V8, 4.6 liter, automatic, sky hooks, tool box, sliding rear window, air, cruise, tilt, the tires have about 8000 (that is 8 thousand, not eighty thousand) miles on them and on a good day for highway driving Dan can get up to 18-20 mpg. Dan changed oil, etc every 3-4 thousand miles so maintenance has been kept up. It is Burgandy in color. We are asking $4800. You can check the book and see it is worth more than that.
Then the 2nd thing we are selling is our 2000 Starcraft pop up camper, model 1706. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. We've had one big trip with it in 2004 (and our little quick trip downstate this spring) and it has been kept in Dan's shop. Because we do keep it inside, we are asking for ONLY serious inquiries becuase anyone looking at it would want us to bring it outside and set it up. It has an electronic ignition furnace, a small fridge, sleeps 6, sink, 4 place burner top that can be used inside or outside. We are asking $3000. for it. I pulled it with my Escape this spring and only lost about 2 mpg with it.
So the reason for selling these things is that we really don't need two vehicles and if we sell the truck and the camper we can put that towards getting (most likely) a nice, used 5th wheel and then eventually we will get a newer pick up (trade in my Escape XLT which is also in excellent condition! It is a 2004 and has 26,000 miles on it. Once I managed to get 33 mpg with it but normally on a trip it is between 26-28 and it is NOT a hybrid).
If anyone has any interest, please email me at email@example.com.
Catch up with ya later!
Beef Stroganoff!
2 days ago


text:
Ex-soldier jailed for burning Koran in Carlisle
BBC News
A former soldier has been sentenced to 70 days in prison for setting fire to a copy of Muslim holy book the Koran in the centre of Carlisle.
Andrew Ryan had previously admitted religiously aggravated harassment and theft of a Koran from a library.
The 32-year-old, of Summerhill, said he had been "shocked" watching a Muslim burning a poppy on Remembrance Day.
Shoppers and schoolchildren witnessed the burning, outside the old Town Hall, on 19 January.
Read the complete original version of this item...
Related Topics: European Hate Speech Laws receive the latest by email: subscribe to the legal project's free mailing list
Note: The content of external articles does not necessarily reflect the views of The Legal Project.
Geert Wilders Lauds Legal Project
"Last June, I was acquitted of all charges by an Amsterdam court. The Middle East Forum's Legal Project ... was always there to help, advise and assist ... The importance of the MEF's Legal Project in reclaiming free expression and political discourse ... cannot be overestimated."
— Geert Wilders, September 29, 2011
Latest Blog Posts
Recent Articles
Latest LP in the Media


text:
Thank you so much, Love Books! I hope you enjoyed the read. Best wishes, Patricia XX
A love of books are our very core!
So excited to share this wonderful feature with you. The talented and kind Patricia Wilson has done an interview video for us. I hope you enjoy.
Rebecca Neumanner's marriage is on the brink of collapse, as her desire to be a mother becomes an obsession. Then she receives news from her estranged family in Rhodes.
Called back to the beautiful Greek island of her birth, she realises how little she knows of the grandmother she has eluded for over a decade. Bubba has never spoken of the Nazi occupation during her youth, but there have always been whispers. What desperate measures did she take that terrible day in 1944 when her family was ripped apart? Can the rumour she had blood on her own hands really be true? But Bubba intends to take her secrets to the grave.
However, as Rebecca arrives on Rhodes, bringing the promise of new life, this broken family must come together. The time has come to tell the truth about the darkest of days . . .
Patricia's special photograph.
|Buy Link|
Thank you ever so much to Patricia Wilson for this extra special video feature.
If you enjoyed the blog please leave a like and a comment. We would love it if you could share it on Twitter & Facebook. It really helps us to grow. Thanks so very much.
You can also connect with us on social media:-
Thank you so much, Love Books! I hope you enjoyed the read. Best wishes, Patricia XX


text:
Belgrade Travel Guide
Introduction to Belgrade
Belgrade hurtles toward the world stage, openly lauded for electrifying concerts, an elastic nightlife and a welcoming culture of hospitality. You won't find a friendlier people this side of the Adriatic Sea. They love to drink, they're always laughing and the clubs won't close until 4am – Belgrade really has it all figured out.
A cool character on the European trail, Belgrade hides a history of phantoms beneath its bedazzled, rollicking surface. The site of many conflicts and hostile takeovers, the city has passed between the Celts, the Romans, the Ottomans and Communists, and weathered entire regimes - it bears its battle wounds proudly. Belgrade has become an experimental chaos, combining camera-worthy architecture with subtle signs that Serbia is ready to move on and let go, but never forget.
From Knez Mihailova to Belgrade Fortress, the union of what is and what was is ever present. The Exit Festival booms every year, rocking Roman foundations as Turkish ramparts teem with a crowd of music fans. The Church of Saint Sava is stuck in a holding pattern, slowly moving forward, tile by tile; a bright facade against an empty hall. And the Sava and Danube rivers flow as they always have, the only constant presence in a city once torn between revolution and submission. Look around, Ottoman relics are everywhere.
The real Belgrade is a shadow, a party, a nightclub, your first spritzer on a river barge, dancing under the moonlight. With a population of 1.7 million people and an overwhelming stream of tourists, Belgrade is whatever you need it to be.


text:
Starring: Jonathan Adams, Christopher Davino, James P. Delgado, David Gallo, Ken Marschall, James R. Chiles, Bill Sauder, William Lange
Directors: Tony Bacon, Rushmore DeNooyer | Length: 88 minutes
Genre: Documentary
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2302931/
Release/Country: 2012/USA
Titanic at 100: Mystery Solved (2012): This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking. This epic tragedy has been shrouded in mystery. We know an iceberg did it, but not how this legendary and supposedly unsinkable vessel broke apart so quickly and plunged to its icy grave on April 15, 1912. The sinking took less than three hours and around 1,500 lives. The History channel …
Watch Titanic at 100: Mystery Solved (2012) Online Full Movie Free
|Host Server
|Movie Links
|Click to Play


text:
We can emit just 600 gigatonnes more of CO2 if we are to prevent dangerous global warming. Logically, the longer we dither about cutting emissions the more rapidly emissions must be cut to avoid exceeding that limit. This chart shows that very nicely.
The article this graph comes from lists six areas where we can accelerate the transition to a carbon free economy:
Renewables should make up at least 30% of total global electricity generation in 2020, up from 23.7% in 2015. They also propose that no new coal-fired power plants be built anywhere in the world after 2020 and all existing coal plants begin being retired. [This goal is doable: the percentage of renewables in generation globally is rising by 1% a year, and renewables are getting cheaper every year, so this will likely accelerate]
Countries should commit $300bn annually to help cities and states fully decarbonise buildings and infrastructure by 2050, with cities upgrading at least 3% of their building stock to zero- or near-zero emissions structures each year. [This probably won't happen fast enough without a carbon tax]
Electric vehicles should make up at least 15% of new car sales globally, up from around 1% today. They also suggest a doubling of mass-transit utilisation in cities, a 20% increase in fuel efficiencies for heavy-duty vehicles and a 20% decrease in greenhouse-gas emissions from aviation per kilometre travelled. [This goal is likely to be easily exceeded: EVs will be as cheap as ICEs within 5 years--I predict EVs will be 45% plus of total car sales by 2025]
Enact policies that reduce deforestation and encourage more forest growth. They suggest cutting global deforestation to near zero by 2030 and focusing on agriculture practices that can sequester CO2 in soils. [Also doable: global pressure on Brazil, Borneo, Australia etc will achieve results]
Heavy industries should plan to cut emissions in half by 2050. [Cement and iron and steel production, intrinsic to our advanced civilisation, together emit 10-12% of global CO2 emissions. We'll need CCS (Carbon capture and storage) for them]
FinanceThere are two powerful drivers which will force policy shifts. The first is that global warming isn't going away, as the recent heatwaves in Europe and the US demonstrate. Only people in the pay of oil and coal continue to deny that it's happening right now. The pressure on politicians will only ratchet up. The second is that renewables have got so cheap and continue to get cheaper so that giving up carbon fuels will actually cut costs and increase living standards.
Mobilise at least $1tn a year for climate mitigation and adaptation, mostly in the form of private investments, but with some government efforts to help set up "green bonds". [Read more here]
Despite Trump and the Right's demented obsession with fossil fuels I believe emissions have already peaked or will soon do so, and mankind will achieve the emissions reduction shown in blue line in the chart above.
(See also Clean Disruption and Doublings)


text:
Refine Products
"Ready to have your own private Coachella-vibe moment every day? Here at Pink Camel Boutique, we offer a unique line of handmade leather purses and handbags that will let you capture the trendy bohemian look and also work well with more classic fashion choices.
Each of our leather bags is individually designed and lovingly hand-tooled by a famed Mexican leather artist, Alejandro Yeo. He combines his craftsman skills with a designer's eye to create truly unique leather bags you will be proud to call your own.
We are proud to offer a curated selection of handmade leather purses and handbags that echo the beauty of the Southwest and give you that Equestrian feel. Leather bags blend easily with any outfit and can make the transition from workday looks to nighttime glamour. The natural beauty of leather deepens with use, and your handmade leather bags will soon become a treasured part of your daily routine.
Here at Pink Camel Boutique, we offer a wide range of silver and turquoise jewelry to complete the Southwestern look. Check out the rest of the shop!"


text: We'd love to hear from you! How can we help? If you are looking for more information on 10x, our solutions or our science please let us know! firstname.lastname@example.com If you're a client looking for support, please contact: email@example.com First Name Last Name Job Title Company Work Email Country How can we help? News and emails News and emails Send me periodic emails with news, insights, and event invites. Submit This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.


text:
Emeritus Professor Mike Crisp 'Callitris: an Evolutionary Chronicle of Extinction, Survival and Re-diversification '
You are here
Mike, from the ANU, will discuss how the cypress family of conifers has been an important model for studying the way organisms came to be distributed, where they are found today, and how ancient changes in the earth's environment influenced their distribution
The cypress family of conifers (Cupressaceae) has been an important model for studying how organisms came to be distributed where they are found today, and how ancient changes in the earth's environment influenced their distribution. An exceptional fossil record and new DNA sequences from living species have allowed us to better assess their extinction and, in some lineages, rediversification after past global upheavals. We have reassessed some key fossils and how they relate to living species. By comparing DNA data with the fossil record, we have teased apart the contributions of continental drift and long-distance dispersal in shaping the distribution of cypresses across the southern hemisphere. In the Australian genus Callitris, we found a signature of extinction, around 30 million years ago, in both the DNA and the fossil record. However, Callitris survived, adapted and expanded into the present-day dry, fire-prone biomes. Serotiny, a key adaptation to fire, evolved in Callitris soon after the biome shift. The fossil record is essential to understanding lineage turnover but taxonomic uncertainty of fossils undermines biogeographic reconstructions.
Dr Mike Crisp is currently Emeritus Professor, ANU, Research School of Biology. His broad interests are the evolution, biodiversity and biogeography of the Australian and global floras arising from a lifelong study of the systematics and taxonomy of Australian plants. Mike's research is focused on two overarching questions: (i) How is biodiversity distributed in space and what factors limit distribution? And (ii) how have species and their traits diversified through time and what drives that diversification?


text:
Presentation of Costa Blanca Tour Services (CBT´S).
Costa Blanca Tour Services (CBT`S) is a company located in Benidorm and since it began its activity in July 2010, is the largest company in Segway activities in the region of the Marina Baja and one of the companies with the best performance of the entire Alicante white coast, through which have passed more than 5,000 people from all parts of the world to make routes only in the municipality of Benidorm and more than 10,000 people throughout the Valencian Community and Region of Murcia.
This organization has staff with more than 20 years of experience in the tourism sector. Over the years, this organization has expanded its routes through different municipalities of the Valencian Community, even reaching Cartagena in the Region of Murcia, reaching the figure of 10,000 customers over these 9 years for the implementation of excursions in segways as its main activity and cruises shore excursions.
As for Segways, they also help companies to grow through dynamic advertising with Segways "Street Marketing", selecting the target audience, taking the message where no one can do it, capturing the clientele they need with a unique and innovative means that no one knows thanks to the visual impact they offer. With all this, they help to advise and coordinate the advertising campaign promoting the brand from beginning to end.
It also focuses its activity on tourist guide services to interpret, advise and accompany the best excursions throughout the southeast of Spain. It has the best professionals with knowledge of the heritage and geography of the areas of the Valencian Community and Region of Murcia.
It has assistance and transfer to airport, port or bus or train station, with expert guides and connoisseurs of the area to facilitate all formalities and transfers.
They have hostesses, either local or native guides to assist the client in their destination hotel and offer the best information with good local knowledge to satisfy any client's question.
They help to organize and structure congresses, events or incentives, as well as the choice of hotels adapted to the needs of the client, since they do not belong to any public organization or holding and they have all the freedom to advise the hotel that best adapts. They also help in the choice of the best restaurants, party halls, choice of buses, local excursion programmes and the choice of sounds, tents and orchestras.
And finally, another of its activities is the rental of the latest technology transmitters or wireless equipment "radio guides" to offer our customers a high quality service in their activities.
Costa Blanca Tour Services S.L. was established in La Nucia by public deed on July 1, 2010, has indefinite duration and is domiciled in the street Tramuntana Nº 62 of the municipality of La Nucia, however, it should be noted that the address of operations is located at Avenida Dr. Severo Ochoa 13, C.P. 03503 next to the festival hall of Benidorm Palace and the circus Benidorm.
The investment made in 2016 for the purchase of 6 new original segways of the latest generation is noteworthy, which in addition to becoming one of the attractions of the organization, is an engine in the return on investment and becomes an indisputable reference in the company.
Mission and Vision of Costa Blanca Tour Services.
We live in a globalized world where the earth changes and is threatened by the impact of human activity and it is essential to raise awareness of all to transform our profitable activities to ensure the sustainability of life on the planet.
Contributing to change this state of affairs is one of the main reasons why we exist.
Vision: To create sustainable tourism that is healthy and prosperous for the environment and, to this end, to be a reference entity at all levels in generating knowledge and awareness of environmental issues as the spearhead of environmental tourism.
Mission: To make as many people as possible available for excursions with no impact on greenhouse gas emissions, as well as zero dumping of waste, to generate changes in attitude towards sustainability and make segway routes through natural parks to raise awareness of the planet's biodiversity.
With all this and in terms of size and structure, Costa Blanca Tour Services seeks to achieve excellence in all its activities, a requirement that is not only reflected in the economic results for 2018, but also reflected in the increase in the average workforce.
Material Themes and Stakeholders.
Costa Blanca Tour Services understands "relationship group" or "interest group" to mean any person or group with the capacity to significantly affect the achievement of the organisation's objectives and the success of its strategy and, in the opposite sense, any person or group that may be affected by its activities.
The interest groups defined by CBT`S include public administrations, customers, suppliers, employees, neighbours, non-profit organisations, the media and society in general.
For the definition of these groups, CBT`S has focused its study and analysis on all those social and sectorial groups or referents that directly or indirectly affect the quality and guarantee of continuity of the services provided, or are active or passive recipients of them, or of their social, labour and environmental implications.
In order to minimize any negative impact, CBT`S always seeks dialogue with these groups, establishing channels for proper communication, allowing the identification of their needs and expectations in their relationship with the company, to meet them as far as possible. To this end, they are taken into consideration when establishing objectives and actions, as well as from the point of view of communication, so that the relationship groups have up-to-date information on these key issues.
The results of the Costa Blanca Tour Services ratings for the 2018 financial year were 5 stars out of 5.
External initiatives and affiliations to associations.
CBT`S voluntarily submits itself to regular and continuous accredited inspections carried out by professional associations of natural parks in the Valencian Community.
The accreditation process is an independent verification that has been achieved by exceeding the established standards of environmental care.
We have made alliances and agreements with different Associations, foundations and Universities, both national and international, aligned with our mission and vision facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
Costa Blanca Tour Services is present in various associations and organizations of the business sector, both provincial and national, which demonstrates its interest in increasing knowledge of its environment, as well as offering society in general that service according to perceived demands.


text:
In his article on the "7 Factors That Influence Influence," John Maxwell States that "Leadership is influence. Just because someone has a title, doesn't mean that person is a leader." He wants us to buy into the concept that "leadership is influence— nothing more, nothing less."
I believe that the issue of leadership holds a deeper dimension for Christians: Is Christian leadership the same thing as secular leadership? Can the leadership we give to our churches be defined with one word, influence? The trend among many Christian leaders has been for an almost indiscriminate and uncritical acceptance of secular leadership theory without measuring it against the timeless precepts of Scripture.
Scripture is utterly unique in its nature as God-breathed revelation; it is unparalleled and absolute in its authority; and it is the sole infallible rule of faith for the church (2 Tim. 3:16-17). The scriptures must be the final ground for guidance in all areas of life. Jesus constantly quoted scripture, explained it and treated it as a source of authoritative guidance (Lk. 24:27). He promised the Spirit's guidance for the future leaders of the church, who would write the New Testament ( Jn. 14:25-26; 16:12-15). When He left them, they had very little idea how to proceed, except that they must do so in the power of the Holy Spirit. All subsequent unveilings to the church of God as to methods of work and service have come from the growing interpretation of the Spirit. The challenge for today's leaders is to
What does "Spiritual" mean? We use it to refer to somebody who is not in touch with life, to a person living in the clouds. Actually, "spiritual" has to do with God the Holy Spirit. What is spiritual is what the Holy Spirit does. (1 Cor. 14:46) According to the Scriptures, the 'spiritual' state of soul is normal for the believer, but to this state all believers do not attain, nor when it is attained is it always maintained. (1 Cor. 3:1-2) Vines suggest that sin, immaturity and indifference to spiritual disciplines can hinder spiritual progress if not revoke any spiritual progress previously enjoyed.
Spiritual goals can be achieved only by spiritual people who use spiritual methods. Therefore, "an effective and comprehensive biblical theology of leadership must draw the person and the work of Christ, the nature and the activity of the Trinity, and the way biblical figures were led by God to develop into effective coworkers with Him." God equips His leaders when they are saved, and when they come to have the spiritual and moral qualifications that come from obedience to His Word, their leadership blossoms and becomes evident. (1 Corinthians 12:7). The spiritual man is one who walks by the Spirit both in the sense of Gal. 5:16 and in that of Gal. 5:25, and who himself manifests the fruit of the Spirit in his own ways.
Spiritual leadership requires Spirit-filled people. Other qualities are important; to be Spirit-filled is indispensable. The Spirit will not delegate authority into secular or carnal hands; all workers must be Spirit-led and filled (Acts 6:3,5). To be filled with the Spirit is to be controlled by the Spirit. The leader's mind, emotions, will, and physical strength all become available for the Spirit to guide and use. Under the Spirit's control, natural gifts of leadership are lifted to their highest power, sanctified for holy purpose. Through the work of the now ungrieved and unhindered Spirit, all the fruits of the Spirit start to grow in the leader's life. His witness is more winsome, service more steady, and testimony more powerful. All real service is but an extension of the Spirit's power through believers yielded to Him (John 7:37-39). Spirit-filled leadership appears rapidly when God is freely at work in His body (1 Corinthians 12:7). The secular mind and heart however gifted and personally charming, has no place in the leadership of the church. The spiritual state is reached by diligence in the Word of God and in prayer; it is maintained by obedience and self-judgment. Such as are led by the Spirit are spiritual, but, of course, spirituality is not a fixed or absolute condition, it admits of growth; indeed, growth is evidence of true spirituality. (2 Peter 3:18)
In that same article I mentioned in the beginning of this article, Maxwell quotes Bill Hybels. He says Bill "believes that the church is the most leadership-intensive enterprise in society." While I agree with Bill, I must respectfully disagree with Maxwell. We must become spiritual leaders who lead spiritually least we lead in the flesh. Let's not define our leadership with a single word. Our leadership must be spiritual or not at all.


text:
The Saline (salt-pans) in the surroundings of Trapani were first described by Arab geographer Idrisi in the XII century. In 1995 they have been included within a Natural Reserve and are a unique environment, an ideal habitat for migrant and non migrant birds.
Along the coast between Trapani and Marsala the landscape is characterized by windmills, huge basins for the evaporation of seawater and white salt heaps. As the exhibition in Museo del Sale in Nubia shows, the process of salt production is quite long. It consists of several phases: first of all, a stony dam ("traversa") lets salt water flow inside a big basin ("vasca fridda"), where it gets purified by depositing its sediment; then windmills (there were two kinds: the American one, with 24 metal sails, and the Dutch one, with 6 wooden sails) pump water into smaller basins ("vasi"), where it gets mixed ("coltivata") with salified water ("acqua madre") and reaches a high level of salinity, until final crystallization of sodium chloride; after the summer salt harvesting, salt is piled up in heaps ("munzuneddi") to dry under the sun, and it's preserved with clay tiles.
Western Sicily coast is also renowned for Tonnare. "Thunnus Thynus" is one of most renowned species in the world for its high-quality red flesh. Even Japanese appreciate it, and come buy it to Sicily for their traditional "sushi". Among the countless "tonnare" on the island, the one in Favignana is still working. It is renowned for the miracolous fishing in 1865, when it captured 14,020 tunas in its trap! A "tonnara" usually consists of a complex of buildings called "marfaraggio", where fish is washed, cut and dried, and it's also endowed with a sighting tower. Besides Favignana, other picturesque "tonnare" may be found in Scopello, Castellammare del Golfo, San Vito lo Capo, Bonagia and Mazara del Vallo.
The proper "tonnara", the system of nets and tunnels purposedly designed by "tonnaroti" to catch fish, is lowered in the sea around May, when tunas search for warm water in order to spawn. It consists of a series of corridors and chambers made with nets, which finally lead fish to the so called " camera della morte" . Nets are laid down in deep water and then slowly raised, leaving tunas no room to move. Once brought to the surface, they begin to thrash about in confusion and fear. Then, on the boats circling around the nets, the leader (called "rais" ) gives the signal and fishermen start to harpoon tunas with sharpened spears, while singing traditional songs to beat time for the rite. Seawater turns red with blood, and men fight with tunas while lifting them on their boats. That is what makes "mattanza" an astonishing as well as ferocious show.
Viale Leonardo da Vinci, 145 - 90145 Palermo, Italy
Registered in Italy: 291319 - VAT No. IT06007910828
Copyright © 2019 - All rights reserved
Privacy Policy - Cookie Policy - Financial Protection
Owners Area | Travel Agent Area
powered by Os2.it


text:
The third and the last - for now - part of the Moscow trip this August. This is more about my family. I miss them so much... hope they'll come visit to Tenerife some time soon! <3
One of the mornings we went with my brother to Novokuznetskaya metro station to try 'One of the best coffees I've ever had' as per his own words (I still can't get used to the thought he's so grown up that he can drink coffee already, lol!!). The cafeteria was called 'Bonjour cafe' or something like that (Pyatnitskiy pereulok, 8, next to Medea Hotel and a flower shop) and had indeed a nice selection of coffees and sweets! It also has a free Wi-Fi which doesn't require Russian mobile number (in my case was just perfect and sought-after as I don't have one).
After coffees we picked up our mum and decided to visit Kolomenskoe museum-park (link to Wiki here), - a place that associates with childhood, happy times and friendship for me. We used to go there with friends & classmates to have great laughs, relax and - at that time - to smoke a cig and drink a beer without anyone watching, hehe..))
This time the place looked much more crowded than back then.
The place I used to remember as 'our spot' was occupied.., so we've found another - better one! - to have a small cozy picnic with mum & bro.
While my brother was reading a book, I was busy demolishing 'pirozhki' (a Russian version of pies or patties, but with no meat inside), carefully cooked by my mum and that tasted like HEAVEN... =)
My beautiful mum <3 . She loves yoga and tries to do it everywhere possible bless her!
My brother doesn't like being photographed... ;)
...which we have absolutely nothing against with my mum, lol
Time flew by.. The tranquil feeling of happiness and calmness was something I'd always remember when leaving that place, whether it was back in school / university days, or this time in August.
Beautiful, old buildings from 16th century - typical Russian churches & cathedrals. Some are still operating. I'm not religious but I was happy to see it's still 'alive' and well taken care of.
Then there was Gorkiy Park where I rollerbladed and fell quite badly on my coccyx; then there was yoga where I defo shouldn't have gone to due to the bad fall onto the coccyx but still went, and spent the whole next day in bed not being able to walk, lol; there was this beautiful sunset over the Moscow river; and many more precious moments to remember or to laugh about.
Great trip, best company, fantastic flying experience with Aeroflot airlines, and I just couldn't be happier to recognize my home city from a completely different, new point of view. Now it's time to bring Edu, - my Tenerife part of the family, - to Moscow and to show him the best sides of it!
See you soon and hope you're having a fantastic weekend guys x


text:
Maybe you would like to automatically hide pages which contain content under a certain sensitivity level - e.g. Highly Restricted.
Compliance for Confluence allows you to automatically change the visibility of the page from a single click - all you need to do is set up each Spaces' options and the users/groups which you would like the permissions to be applied to.
How To
- Navigate to a Space in which you'd like to set up automated restriction.
- Click on the 'Space Admin' button in the bottom-left of the sidebar and click 'Apps' or 'Add-ons'.
- You should be taken to the Compliance Space Configuration page, which allows you to:
- Opt this Space out of using the features.
- Force users to classify pages on creation/update.
- Set which groups (preferred) and users have access to pages of a particular classification level.
We recommend using groups, as the members can be changed later and will retrospectively change the page permissions.
We recommend using Groups to restrict pages.
With Groups, you can change the members later and it will retrospectively apply these changes to previously classified + restricted pages.
Using Users will mean that when you change the members who can access different levels, this will not be applied retrospectively.


text:
Martin and REMEMBERSHIP_
Martin is a proud patriot of the Ostrava town, eastern Czech city famous for its coal mines and hard-working crowd.
Passion for design caught him early in life and never let go. Martin went on to study design at the Faculty of Arts at the Ostrava University and Faculty of Art and Design in Pilsen.
He always insists on creating design that is not only good looking, but functional.
Martin is one of the co-founders of REMEMBERSHIP_ . Together with Peter works on creating a great company with client-first approach, top design skills and amazing atmosphere.


text:
More Photos
Printable Flyer
Map on Yahoo!
Request Appointment
Loan Calculator
Email Property
This lot is fully developed and landscaped ready for you to pull your Motorhome on or add a Park model and enjoy all the White Mountains has to offer and own a little piece of heaven. All amenities are available,club house and activities as well as washer and dryer,Pool tables to boot. lot joins up to Mogollon. It has a nice air conditioned work/ shed w/electrical outlets unit located at the property. Raised flower beds as well as stone work nicely placed throughout the landscape.Plus well established Pear fruit trees. Barbecue is built in with extra out let by it. plus 2 irrigation systems on times Lot is also available to rent go to office for info.


text:
Misfit City #6
Publisher: BOOM! Box, an imprint BOOM! Studios
Writers: Kiwi Smith and Kurt Lustgarten
Art: Naomi Franquiz, Brittany Peer, Jim Campbell
Cover Artist: Naomi Franquiz
Price: $3.99
Synopsis: With more than one ruthless treasure-hunter on the girls' tail, can they get to Black Mary's booty first and keep their heads in the process?
Preview: MISFIT CITY #6
Misfit City #6


text: On the 9th, the County Government hosted the county-wide role model moms' recognition event, where 14 role model moms coming from 13 cities and townships in the County, accompanied by their families, gathered at Sitou Monster Village and were received by the Government's hospitality and acknowledgement. Deputy Magistrate Chen Zheng-Sheng attended the event and presented the moms with award plaques, gifts, and bouquets, as a gesture of appreciation for their tireless dedication in raising their children and taking care of their families. Children of Lin Hong-Yin from Guosing Township showed the most loving sight as they kneeled down to express their gratitude. Deputy Magistrate Chen pointed out that the County Government would host a public recognition event for role model moms every year and treat each awarded mom to a complimentary night of stay to relax. These efforts have been meant to express appreciation for and award the hardworking and devoted moms. Each and every role model mom is a paragon for society, who works wholeheartedly to raise her children, maintain a family's functionality, and in turn offers the irreplaceable force for social stability. There are 3 role model moms this year who are over 90 years old and still possess strong physique; surrounded by their children, these moms and families exude the happiest ambiance for the event. Finalists for county-wide role model moms are Zhan Zheng Yu-Li from Yuchih Township, Zhang Chen-Wei from Caotun Township, Liao Wu Xiu-Chun from Jhongliao Township, Zhang Lin Cui-Hua from Lugu Township, Liang Huang-Yuan from Jhushan Township, Lin Hong-Yin from Guosing Township, Wang Qiu-Yue from Mingjian Township, Yang Qiu-Yu from Ren-ai Township, Quan Wu A-Xian from Sinyi Township, Chen A-Tao from Shueili Township, Zhou Gui-Hua from Nantou City, You Wen-Bi from Puli Township, Lai Cui-Mian from Jiji Township, and Wang Ruan Chun-Que from Puli Township.


text:
I can't load my Sidekick 97 software on the 64-bit Windows 7 operating system. How can I do that? It works on the 32-bit Windows 7 operating system.
This means that the only way to have the software up and running on Windows 7 is through the Virtualbox. Virtualbox allows you to install Windows XP in a separate (emulated) environment. You can download the application from its official website. After the installation, follow the guide on how to install another operating system within Windows 7. At the end of the OS installation, make sure to also install Tools > Virtual Box Add-ons then transfer Sidekick 97 and you can use it.


text:
Senior Application Manager, Technical Consultant - MS Dynamics 365 (66
Posted on Aug 21, 2020 by iET SA
Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Senior Application Manager, Technical Consultant - MS Dynamics 365
MS Dynamics 365 In-house Consultant - SCM Or Finance/Controlling & Sales/Zurich City/Contracting to perm
For a permanent or contracting to perm role at our client's site in Winterthur and international locations, we are looking for a MS Dynamics 365 In-house Consultant - SCM Or Finance/Controlling & Sales. In this demanding role, you will support our client in the international roll-outs of their new ERP solution.This role will require travelling up to 60%.Your Qualifications:
- At least 5 years in role as SCM consultant (in-house or consulting company), or similar experience in production planning, logistic and warehouse management
- Experience in MS Dynamics 365 FO or MS AX
- Technical affinity for ERP software and self-driven learner of new Dynamics 365 FO features
- Experience in international ERP roll-outs/migrations highly desirable
- Strong project management skills with proven track record of delivering ERP related projects
- Very good problem-solver, self-organized as well as high detail orientated
- Excellent communicator and pro-active stakeholder manager
Excellent written and spoken English and French or German skills desirable
- University/Bachelors degree in the field of computer science/business administration (or equivalent in experience)
- Willingness for international travel (up to 60%)
- Proactively drive, support and consult the business units migrating to MS Dynamics 365 FO
- Analysis and documentation of business requirements
- 2nd Level Support of key-users and end-users in post go-live organizations
- Management of D365 incidents and change requests including ticket handling with 3rd parties
- Ownership of global D365 configuration and master data within domain, including processes, e.s. Intercompany
- Leading of improvement projects and Continuous optimization of application
- Communication and coordination with different functional areas and stakeholders
- Creation of training materials and conduct trainings
Off to new destinations! Apply now directly or contact our team.
Reference: 932968579


text:
Canstar Blue's 2019 dog food review has seen ALDI Julius, Purina, Coles, Hill's Pet Nutrition, My Dog, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Nature's Gift, Advance, Woolworths and Optimum compared and rated.
See our Ratings Methodology.
Some dogs like to eat everything, such as your new shoes or the contents of the bin. So, is it really such a big deal which dog food you choose for them? Contrary to what they would have you believe based on their chewing habits, dogs do actually require particular dietary care. Whether it's down to their breed, age, or health status, or whether they're a fussy eater, there is always more to dog food than the packet with the healthiest looking dog on it. It's also very important to consult with your vet about feeding your furry best friend, as every dog is different.
To offer some guidance, Canstar Blue has surveyed hundreds of Aussie pet owners to find out how they and their four-legged pals rate the dog food they've purchased most recently. While 11 brands featured in our inaugural dog food review, ALDI Julius was the only one to achieve five stars for overall satisfaction, while also scoring top marks on value for money, pet enjoyment and packaging.
Canstar Blue's dog food review saw 11 major brands compared and rated in the following order for overall satisfaction:
Purina, Coles, Hill's Pet Nutrition, My Dog, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Nature's Gift and Advance all received four stars for overall satisfaction, while Woolworths and Optimum were left on three stars apiece. Only two other brands secured a top mark in this year's ratings, with both Purina and Royal Canin scoring five stars for their variety.
Read on for a brief overview of some of the major pet food brands available in Australia, before going into further detail about how to choose the right food for your dog.
We love our dogs, which is why it's no surprise that there's an incredibly long list of different dog food brands available here in Australia. Here, we cover the most prominent and widely available brands, but any brand's exclusion from this list doesn't indicate that it's not worth looking into. Many brands are also produced by the same company, so we've mentioned the parent company for those. There's quite a lot of diversity within each group, so each brand should be weighed up individually on its own terms.
ALDI is well known for being budget friendly with human food, but it also features some cheap options for your pet. ALDI Julius dry dog food is Australian made, including natural prebiotics to help your dog's digestion and immune system, along with high protein for healthy growth.
There is a Julius 'Gold Puppy' variety available for dogs in their early stage of life, as well as Julius Gold Lite for pets who are on a weight management program. You can also find Julius canned food, for those looking to buy wet meals for their dog.
ALDI Julius leaped away with five stars for overall satisfaction, value for money, pet enjoyment and packaging. It got a solid four stars in regards to variety and range.
One of the biggest players in the pet food market, Purina manufactures a wide variety of pet food ranges including Supercoat, Pro Plan and Bonnie just to name a few. Flavours include chicken, beef, lamb and pork as well as salmon and tuna for sensitive stomachs. Its Beyond range also features added vitamins, minerals and amino acids. There are also daily oral care dog treats designed to clean your dog's teeth down to the gumline.
As each range manufactured by Purina has quite an extensive line-up within it, we thought to add an overview of each one:
Purina was a solid contender in our inaugural dog food review, scoring five stars for variety, which makes sense given its extensive range. It also received four stars for all other categories, including overall satisfaction.
Your local Coles can offer some food types you might not find in every name-brand line – in addition to the expected dry food offerings. Coles covers tinned meals, as well as chewy treats and even dog rolls, with options for both adult dogs and small breed pups.
There's plenty of flavour variety among these wet food options, with a number of different casserole and beef recipes. The dog rolls range covers chicken and rice as well as lamb and veggies. Canned varieties include beef or lamb pasta with vegetables. Buying dog food on a budget doesn't have to be boring for your best bud!
Coles received four stars for overall satisfaction, value for money, pet enjoyment and packaging. It walked away with three stars on variety but that might not phase you if you're looking for something relatively basic for your dog.
Founded by a vet in New Jersey, USA, to help provide better nutrition to guide dogs suffering from severe kidney problems, Hill's now is a major producer of specialised pet food for those suffering from injury or ailment. Hill's started with its Prescription Diet product line, followed by the Science Diet range, with both options available in a choice of dry or canned food.
Hill's Prescription Diet foods are targeted towards dogs managing or recovering from chronic or severe health issues, or recovering from surgery or any other medical intervention. A few examples of these specialisations include urinary tract care, brain aging care, liver care, weight loss, joint care, and weight reduction. Hill's Science Diet applies the same values of the Prescription Diet product line to food for all dogs. The product range covers life stages from puppy through senior, with specialised options for different breed types, active dogs, mobility problems, weight management, and sensitive stomachs.
Hill's Pet Nutrition received four stars for overall satisfaction as well as pet enjoyment, variety and packaging. It was just three stars on value for money.
International corporation Mars Petcare owns a huge range of pet food brands, including My Dog. Most of the range is focussed on wet meals, but there are four different dry dog food recipes on offer. The wet food range covers a staggering number of options, including beef and veal, chicken and turkey or country lamb and liver with special ranges for senior dogs and puppies also available. My Dog wet meals come in trays (sold individually and in multipacks) and cans. Its dry food varieties feature a roast chicken flavour as well as gourmet beef.
My Dog received four stars for overall satisfaction as well as all other research areas except value for money, where it scored three stars.
Also owned by Mars Petcare, Pedigree is one of Australia's longest-running major dog food brands, and stands out on the shelf with its bright yellow packaging. The range covers dry and canned food for all life stages and breed sizes, as well as puppy milk, dental treats, and dry food for working dogs who need that extra boost of nutrition.
The wet food range covers multiple meat-and-veg combos in casserole, loaf, and other meals. There are also multiple flavours of dry food to choose from, to keep dinnertime even more exciting for your dog. This includes casserole with beef and gravy, loaf with five kinds of meat and homestyle with chicken, rice and veggies.
In this year's review, Pedigree got similar results to the brands above, receiving four stars for all rated variables except one – value for money – in which it rated three stars.
Since 1968 Royal Canin has aimed to make nutrition a priority for both cats and dogs. You can categorise its ranges by breed, age or size of your furry friend. Specialising in dry foods, Royal Canin also features products such as 'Beauty Adults', said to be tailor made to support your small breed dogs' skin and coat health.
It caters to puppies with a range of formulas claimed to help build their natural defences, support healthy growth and digestive system development. The adult range is said to meet specific nutritional needs according to size, breed and sensitivities whiles its mature range (7yrs+) features formulas tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of mature dogs.
Royal Canin took out top marks on variety but just three stars on value for money. It was four stars for all other rated categories.
Nature's Gift claims to offer food designed specifically for your dog's health and wellbeing, using Australian meat as well as added vitamins and minerals. It offers a varied range of products including chilled deli rolls, easy-to-serve trays & cans, dry food, semi-moist dry food, plus treats, meaning your dog can get a variety of flavours and textures during mealtimes.
Some of the dry food combinations include kangaroo and mixed vegetables, chicken and fish or beef. For deli rolls expect combos like beef, potato, carrots and peas or kangaroo, sweet potato and peas just to name a few. You can find food for both pups and adult dogs with treats featuring a 'Joint Care' variety for your dog's joint health and function.
Nature's Gift received four stars for overall satisfaction, value for money along with packaging. It was just three stars for pet enjoyment and variety.
Another brand owned by Mars Petcare, Advance is designed for Australian pets, with consideration to our climate and our typical lifestyles. The Advance dog food range covers both wet and dry varieties for puppies, adults, and mature dogs, as well as specialised recipes for dental care, weight control and sensitive skin.
Wet food comes in various tin sizes (400g to 700g), while dry food comes in bags of varying sizes, up to 8kg so you can keep well stocked for a hungry dog. Flavour options include your standard chicken, lamb and turkey, plus salmon varieties and ocean fish.
Despite a three-star review on value for money, Advance obtained four stars on pet enjoyment, variety, packaging and overall satisfaction.
Keeping things cheap and easy, Woolworths' own brand offers a simple choice of two dry food flavours (chicken & vegetable or beef & vegetable), and two large canned flavours (beef or lamb). You can check the full ingredients list online to see if it's the right fit for your fur baby.
Woolworths' dry dog food features added vitamins and minerals for your growing pooch while the canned option is said to provide complete and balanced nutrition. The wet food varieties are sold in 1.2kg cans while the dry dog food comes in 8kg bags.
Woolworths was rated three stars in every category except value for money where it gained a solid four stars from Aussie pet owners.
Optimum – owned by Mars Petcare and endorsed by celebrity vet Dr. Chris Brown – offers a pretty wide range of nutrition solutions for puppies, adults, and senior dogs of all sizes. The menu covers a variety of different recipes for all categories, in dry, tinned, and tray serves.
Its adult range features grain-free options for dogs who aren't at their very best when fed a grain-based diet. This range is available in a chicken & vegetable combo in 2.5kg, 6.5kg or beef & vegetables in 2.5kg. Wet foods are offered in 400g and 680g cans while dry food goes up to 15kg packs.
Rounding out our 2019 review, Optimum scored three stars for overall satisfaction and in all other rated variables except packaging where it achieved a four-star review.
Aside from the brands featured above, there are still a few others you may like to consider even though they may have not received the minimum sample size to be included in our ratings this year.
Taking a simplicity-focussed approach, Applaws dog food is grain-free and claimed to use a minimum 50% animal protein in every product. Applaws is free from artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, and promises to never use cheap and unnecessary fillers. The independent company produces a diverse range of recipes, in single-serve tins and pouches, as well as dry food. Recipes range from simple chicken breast pieces, to more complex dishes such as chicken with salmon and kelp.
Started by a breeder to produce a pet food solution that uses only nutritionally beneficial ingredients, Black Hawk is part of the 'real food movement'. The brand was founded in Australia and is locally made without the use of wheat, corn, soy, gluten, artificial preservatives, colours, and flavours, or unnecessary fillers. Uniquely, Black Hawk contains emu oil which provides omega 3, 6 and 9. The brand is claimed to help pets become happier, healthier, and grow shinier coats. The product range covers both puppy and adult dog food, and can be purchased from pet retail stores.
Chum, with packaging featuring the iconic black Scottie dog, is an affordable favourite for canned dog food in lamb, chicken, three meats, and beef varieties. The brand is also owned by Mars Petcare and additionally offers dry food. You can sort the range by added health benefits including for dog's skin, wellbeing, healthy development and for dogs who have active lifestyles. Canned varieties come in 700g cans with dry food available in 20kg bags.
Another brand under Mars Petcare, IAMS is based on founder Paul F. Iams' work with breeders and pet nutritionists to improve nutrition and the quality of life of pets. His work and the work of his company led to new discoveries in the field of pet nutrition. Today, the product range for dogs covers puppies, adults, and seniors, with different formulas for different size breeds as well as for weight management.
Compare Pet Insurance with Canstar
As well as revealing which dog food brands are highest rated, our research also identified the following drivers of customer satisfaction:
Value for money was the biggest factor for Aussies when it comes to dog food. With respondents spending an average of $77 per month, it can certainly add up. Despite the focus on value for money, our survey revealed that only 15% buy the cheapest brand of pet food, with 40% of Aussies always buying the same brand and 54% trying multiple brands. It's important to keep in mind that some pets need dietary-specific food, with 13% of respondents attesting to this.
Not all dog food is the same – there can be a drastic difference between brands and their product lines. Unfortunately, it can be the case that cheaper is riskier, as it may use cheaper nutritionally-deficit fillers or it may not be compliant with Australian standards. This can also happen at the top end of the price range, which is why it's so important to read the label.
The Australian pet food industry is largely self-regulated. In 2011, industry representatives, the RSPCA and various other relevant stakeholders developed the Australian Standard for the Manufacturing and Marketing of Pet Food (AS 5812-2011) which sets out base standards for pet food nutrition, safety and marketing. However, adherence to this standard is voluntary – check the packaging to see whether or not it states to be compliant with AS 5812-2011. Also, according to the RSPCA, the regulation of 'pet meat' products is seriously lacking.
One longstanding issue with pet food safety in Australia is the use of sulphur dioxide, sodium sulphite, and potassium sulphite as food preservatives. These can cause potentially fatal thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiencies in both cats and dogs. AS 5812 includes a requirement that any pet food product containing any of these preservatives must contain sufficient thiamine, to prevent a deficiency.
Dogs have different dietary needs at different stages in their life – that's why you'll see different foods labelled for different kinds of dogs.
There are also specialised food products available for special needs dogs. If your dog has any chronic health issues, you should consult your vet about the appropriate diet to keep them healthy and happy.
The following ingredients should be avoided in dog food products:
Unlike with cats, 'fillers' in dog food aren't automatically bad – in fact, they're nutritionally important (depending of course on the ingredients). For example, corn and rice are good, but corn syrup and MSG are bad. It's also important to note that product names can be misleading. A product 'with chicken', for example, may contain chicken fat but no actual chicken meat. Reading the ingredients list is important to make the best choice for your dog. One useful thing to remember is that ingredients must be listed in order of the proportion present in the product – so look for dog foods with filler ingredients lower down on the list and real meat or other healthy ingredients listed first.
Wet food is commonly viewed as a treat, yet it's not so well known exactly how good wet food is for dogs. In some circumstances wet food can actually be a greater source of nutrition for dogs. The most common approach is to provide a mix of both wet and dry dog food – keeping dry food as the staple and feeding wet food for a special meal once or twice per week. The ideal balance between the two varies depending on your dog's age, health status, and preferences. Consult your vet for specific advice.
When asked what type of food they give their dogs, respondents to our survey said the following:
The two biggest benefits of dry dog food are simply its price and convenience. Generally, dry dog food is cheaper than wet dog foods, which can mean more money in the budget to buy treats and toys. It's also very convenient because it stores well and can be more easily purchased in bulk. Unlike wet food, which spoils quickly after opening, dry dog food can be left out all day without compromising safety. It can also be used with a timed automatic feeder device – handy for dog parents who sometimes aren't home for every meal. Dry food is also good for teeth, as the shapes are designed to help clean the teeth as they're chewed up.
Sometimes dogs can get fussy. That's where wet dog food can come in handy. Dogs that are unwell, ageing, or can't smell very well may need a little extra help to get an appetite for dinner. Wet foods have a stronger smell (a very tasty smell to dogs) making them more appealing to eat, with wet food also easier to eat for dogs with teeth or jaw problems. In terms of nutrition, wet food can be a source of hydration for dogs that aren't quite drinking enough water. It can also contain a higher proportion of animal protein and lower carbohydrate content.
However, wet food isn't great for dogs prone to dental problems unless they're given alternative dental care – such as cleaning those chompers yourself with a toothbrush. Wet food spoils very quickly once opened, and is generally more expensive than dry food, with only smaller quantities available on store shelves, making them ideal for the occasional meal rather than a dietary staple.
Dogs are actually omnivores, not carnivores – so it is quite possible for dogs to be vegetarian or vegan. That being said, as they have different dietary needs to we humans, you should take particular care to make sure that you meet their nutritional needs. It can be tricky, and not all dogs will take to it.
The easiest way to feed your dog a plant-based diet is by purchasing commercially produced vegetarian or vegan dog food. Be careful, however, that you choose a reputable brand that is vet-approved and compliant with nutrition standards. One example is Australian brand 'Veganpet', which meets AAFCO standards. You can also feed your dog food prepared yourself from vegetables – just make sure you choose suitably nutritious and safe veggies.
While the supermarket may naturally be considered the go-to for feeding your lovable pet, as it is for humans, you should consider going beyond supermarket shelves. As with many products, supermarkets don't necessarily stock the highest end or even the greatest range, although it is convenient to do your dog's grocery shopping at the same time as the human grocery shopping.
Dog food can be purchased from pet supply stores, online retailers, and sometimes direct from the manufacturers themselves. From our survey, 68% of respondents noted that they buy their pet food from the supermarket while 25% buy from a pet store and 2% buy from their vet.
It can be cheaper in the long term to buy bulk dog food online, particularly if you're buying the higher end stuff. Almost a quarter (23%) of pet owners said they generally buy the largest capacity of pet food available. Just make sure that you're buying a reputable brand – do your research. If you're considering an unfamiliar brand, it's well worth your time looking for reviews and pet care forums to see what other dog carers' experience has been with the product. After all, your pup's health and wellbeing are well worth your time.
This report was written by Canstar Blue's Home & Lifestyle Content Lead, Megan Birot. She's an expert on household appliances, health & beauty products, as well as all things grocery and shopping. When she's not writing up our research-based ratings reports, Megan spends her time helping consumers make better purchase decisions, whether it's at the supermarket, other retailers, or online, highlighting the best deals and flagging anything you need to be aware of.
Picture credits: Jaromir Chalabala/shutterstock.com, Liliya Kulianionak/shutterstock.com, Tyler Olson/shutterstock.com, Pixel-Shot/shutterstock.com, Irina Kozorog/shutterstock.com, RossHelen/shutterstock.com, Ezzolo/shutterstock.com
Canstar Blue's dog food ratings saw a number of brands perform well in different areas.
Canstar Blue surveyed 3,000 Australian adults across a range of categories to measure and track customer satisfaction, via ISO 26362 accredited research panels managed by Qualtrics. The outcomes reported are the results from customers within the survey group who have purchased food for their dog in the last 3 months – in this case, 888 people.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included. Results are comparative and it should be noted that brands receiving three stars have still achieved a satisfaction measure of at least six out of 10. Not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The ratings table is first sorted by star ratings and then by mean overall satisfaction. A rated brand may receive a 'N/A' (Not Applicable) rating if it does not receive the minimum number of responses for that criteria.