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WEST Somerset Council has welcomed the news that EDF Energy (EDFE) will undertake further preparatory work on the Hinkley Point C site.
Although a final investment decision on whether to start work to construct the new Hinkley Point C power station is not expected until later this year, EDFE has confirmed that it will undertake further preparatory works at the site over the coming months.
The work is authorised by the Site Preparation Works, for which West Somerset Council granted planning permission in early 2012.
This will allow key elements of site infrastructure, including access roundabouts, haul roads and drainage works, to be put in place before implementation of the main Development Consent Order to build the power station.
The start of Phase 2 works will trigger significant planning agreement payments, known as Section 106 payments, to the district authority, including the first tranche of the Community Impact Mitigation Fund.
Details about the fund will be issued soon.
Cllr Tim Taylor, leader of West Somerset Council, said: "We are very encouraged by the news that EDF Energy will undertake further preparatory works.
"Respecting that further decisions from the EU Commission and EDFE are needed before the main development can start, this early work will put in place key infrastructure and other measures to enable the building of the new power station to commence both quickly and efficiently.
"West Somerset Council continues to place very high priority on this nationally and internationally important project.
"Our officer team, which has been boosted by additional skills and experience as part of our joint project with Taunton Deane Borough Council, continues to work hard to maximise the opportunities for our West Somerset businesses and communities.
"We are also particularly mindful to support communities in the parish of Stogursey.
"We are working closely with EDFE and will make a further announcement on the details of the Community Impact Mitigation Fund soon."


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Even more the Washington Post left out of its NOM profile
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Remember that fawning Washington Post profile of National Organization for Marriage executive director Brian Brown? The one that omitted facts that make NOM and Brown look bad, and -- despite running more than 2,000 words -- didn't contain a single quote critical of Brown? Well, I just stumbled across something else Washington Post writer Monica Hesse left out.
Hesse's profile opens by drawing an explicit contrast between Brian Brown and people like Pat Robertson and James Dobson:
The nightmares of gay marriage supporters are the Pat Robertsons of the world. The James Dobsons, the John Hagees -- the people who specialize in whipping crowds into frothy frenzies, who say things like Katrina was caused by the gays.
The gay marriage supporters have not met Brian Brown. They should. He might be more worth knowing about.
The thing about the John Hagees and the Pat Robertsons is that some people consider them "fringe." And when they speechify, the people they're most persuasive with are the ones who already believe them.
But this country is not made up of people in the far wings, right or left. This country is made up of a movable middle, reasonable people looking for reasonable arguments to assure them that their feelings have a rational basis.
Brian Brown speaks to these people.
That set the tone for the profile: Brian Brown isn't like "fringe" activists like Robertson, Hagee, and James Dobson.
A bit later, Hesse makes passing mention of Brown's previous job:
After UCLA he accepted a position with the Family Institute of Connecticut, and worked to prevent the distribution of condoms in schools.
No explanation of what the Family Institute of Connecticut is. Well, guess what? Here's how the Hartford Courant described the group in 2005:
"It now is associated with Focus on the Family, the group headed by the nationally known conservative James Dobson, but the institute's budget of $450,000 comes entirely from individual contributions, Brown said."
Huh. So, Brown's last job was running a group associated with James Dobson's Focus on the Family. Seems like the kind of information that should be included in a profile that portrays Brown as nothing like that nasty James Dobson, doesn't it?
And, given that the profile echoes Brown's argument that he is just interested in preserving the "history" and "tradition" of "the institution of marriage" being "between a man and a woman," doesn't it seem like the Post should have mentioned that Brown opposes even civil unions?
And shouldn't a profile that adopts Brown's portrayal of himself as a friendly guy who doesn't have anything against gay people -- some of his "friends and family" are gay! -- but just wants to limit "marriage" as something between a man and a woman perhaps note that not only does Brown oppose gay marriage, he wants to keep gays out of his church?
Brian Brown, executive director of the Family Institute of Connecticut -- which led a petition drive for the Defense of Marriage Act -- was also among those marching with Wyatt. Brown said the acceptance of homosexuality in the church marked the destruction of the American family and marriage.
"That radical of a departure from Christian tradition ... warrants a march," Brown said as he wheeled his children, Elizabeth, 3, and Brian, 1, in a stroller. [Hartford Courant, 8/20/03]
And shouldn't a profile that emphasizes how reasonable and sane a person is maybe mention that he opposes cohabitation between men and women?
In the view of some, the increase in cohabitation between men and women is eroding the institution of marriage.
"I think the whole idea that you shack up, and this is how you figure out what you're going to do with your life, that isn't conducive to the type of commitment you need for a lifelong stable relationship," said Brian Brown, executive director of the Family Institute of Connecticut. [Hartford Courant, 3/13/03]
And shouldn't an article that describes Brown as someone who "takes nothing personally. He means nothing personal. He is never accusatory or belittling. His arguments are based on his understandings of history, not on messages from God that gays caused Hurricane Katrina" maybe acknowledge that Brown has referred to gay marriage as "the largest battle in the culture wars since Roe v. Wade"? [New York Times, 7/6/03]
At this point, you have to wonder whether Monica Hesse did any actual research at all -- or if she just met Brown, found him pleasant, talked to a couple of his buddies, and dashed off her profile.
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The good news about the partial federal government showdown is most of the Pentagon's 350,000 civilian employees will be back on the job as Day 7 begins. The bad news is political positions seem to be hardening. What you need to know for Monday, Oct. 7:
Treasury chief warns Congress is "playing with fire"
With each passing day, the federal government is veering closer to potential defaulton the nation's $16.7 trillion debt. "On the 17th, we run out of our ability to borrow, and Congress is playing with fire," Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said Sunday on CNN's State of the Union. Speaker John Boehner said the GOP-led House won't pass bills to reopen the government or increase its borrowing authority without the White House giving something in return. "I don't want the United States to default on its debt," Boehner said on ABC's This Week. "But I'm not going to raise the debt limit without a serious conversation about dealing with problems that are driving the debt up."
Military contractor cancels shutdown-related furloughs
Sikorsky Aircraft, which makes helicopters and aircraft for all U.S. military branches,canceled temporary layoffs for 2,000 workers that were scheduled to start Monday because of the government shutdown. The United Technologies unit reversed course because of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's decision this weekend to recall most of its civilian workers. Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense contractor, had said it would furlough 3,000 of its employees starting Monday but a spokesman told Bloomberg News that it's too early to tell if those plans will change.
Bloomberg: New Yorkers hurt by Sandy could "feel pain"
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg used his weekly radio address Sunday to warn that a prolonged federal shutdown could cause "a meaningful delay" in getting federal aid to those affected by Superstorm Sandy nearly a year ago. He said federal officials have advised him that delays are "inevitable" in processing applications for community development block grants as well as progress on dunes replacement and other infrastructure projects.
Wedding bells ring for couples caught in closures
Some of the 24 weddings postponed this month at the Jefferson Memorial or other National Mall locales because of the shutdown have a new venue. The nuptials will now be held free of charge at the bishop's garden at the National Cathedral. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, extended the offer to those people whose permits for weddings on federal property were put on hold. So far, 12 to 15 people have contacted the diocese and six weddings are scheduled over the next two weekends, according to the Associated Press and WTOP radio.
Name change for 49ers player shut down in shutdown
San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner announced earlier this week he was going to drop the first letter of his last name and change it to "Hitner." The idea was to tie in to the launch of "#LegalHitner" T-shirts protesting the on-field fines and penalties he's incurred this season. The paperwork was filed by the player's attorney. Alas, reports Adam Schefter of ESPN, the federal shutdown means the legal documents forWhitner's name change aren't being processed.


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Recently, I looked at leveraging the CrashPlan Pro REST API to extend the functionality of what can be done with CrashPlan Pro. It just so happens that I'm not quite done talking about CrashPlan Pro just yet. Now that you are off to the races with the API, it's time to look at pushing that client you've got out en masse. Our good friends at JAMF software have been kind enough to publish a white paper that is pretty darn awesome to get ya' started. But let's look at what, other than setting the server address and registration key, that you can do.
There are a few files embedded in the installer package. Most importantly, these include a default.service.xml file and a userInfo.sh. The userInfo.sh looks at the system the package is installing on and figures out some variables to populate the default.service.xml file with. The default.service.xml file ends up with some other settings (ie – host name, registration key, etc) that are static in the file rather than dynamically loaded based on the output of the userinfo.sh.
To get started building your deployment package, open the Install CrashPlanPRO installer package and then copy the Custom-example folder, naming the new instance simply Custom (or rename Custom-example to Custom given that you can always redownload). Then find the commented out section for <!– <authority address="hostname:port"/> –> and uncomment it, changing the address variable so that the hostname:port reflects the actual address and port combination of your server. For example, if your server name were backup.krypted.com and you were running CrashPlan Pro on the default port (4282) then the address to use would be backup.krypted.com:4282.
You also need to choose whether or not the server address will be shown to users, the registration key of the organization that your user will be placed into and choose how to handle the username and password. These are done using the hideAddress, RegistrationKey, username and password variables. If you wish to hide the server address from end users, once the package has been deployed, then the hideAddress variable would be true; otherwise it would be false. Each organization in your server will have a registration key. Use the quoted form of the registration key for the organization (or parent organization) that the package should join in the registrationKey field. If the username is to be dynamically loaded from the userInfo.sh then you should leave username="${username}" and the password can be set to deferred or statically assigned as might be common with new deployments.
If this seems like a lot, the authority section should read as follows:
<authority address="backup.company.com:4282" hideAddress="true" registrationKey="ABCD-EFGH-IJKL-MNOP" username="${username}" password="${deferred}" />
The above would suit most deployments. But the real flexibility comes in with userInfo.sh. Given that userInfo.sh is a shell script, you can go way beyond what CrashPlan intends. By default, the uncommented lines of the script include the following:
userGroup=`id -gn "$user"`
The startDesktop variable defines whether the desktop application will open following the installation of the package. The $USER variable gives you the opportunity to build out the user that will be used based on a number of variables. One of which is the computername for those environments that use the user name in LDAP as the computer name. For example, a line to set a username might instead be:
user=`scutil –get ComputerName`.
Or the user name might be pulled in from a user fillable field in Apple Remote Desktop:
user=`defaults read /Library/Preferences/com.apple.RemoteDesktop Text1`
The reason for the focus on pulling the user name out of something other than the currently logged in user here is that many will want to push out a lot of computers en masse without logging in as the user who will get the systems for each one…
Of course, user isn't the only thing we'll want… The userGroup variable doesn't seem to do anything, so we're not going to be worried about that one. But the userEmail can often be looked up using dscl based on whatever LDAP attribute you might be storing it in… Oh, and then there's the userHome. Well, what exactly do you want to back up on the machine? Just the home or /Users or /Volumes/MyBigOldXsan?
One very interesting aspect of the userInfo.sh script is that you can kill the package at this point and throw an error. For example, if the server is not accessible then the installer will complete but the package will not be useable. he banner for port 4282 isn't easily programatically checked, although performing a quick check of the port is a good start for this (and becomes one of the ways you can monitor that CrashPlan Pro is running):
"`/Applications/Utilities/Network Utility.app/Contents/Resources/Stroke backup.krypted.com 4282 4282 | awk '{print $1}'`"
If the port isn't open then let's just:
killall Installer
Or something like that… If you're going to be pushing a package out then it's not very likely that you're going to worry too much about customizing how the installer actually looks. But, if you're going to allow users to install it then you might want to. Basically, there are a number of images in a directory in your new custom folder called skin. In here, you can edit the images that make up those that appear throughout the package when it is run manually.
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Some of you undoubtedly have heard the Scissor Sisters' viral dance anthem, "Let's Have a Kiki." The song chronicles a girl's night out gone terribly wrong – torrential rain, no cabs, and to top it all off — police busting up the party. Frizzy hair, runny mascara, having to take the subway, and the NYPD: What could be worse? The only thing that could save this night is a Kiki: the ultimate after party.
We love (a can't-stop-playing kind of love) this song. So after endless repeats, we decided to riff off of our Party in Five series and see what it would take to throw the Kiki of our (wildest) dreams.
Party in Five: Let's Throw a Kiki
1. Your Best Heels
"Put on your heels" because even the cutest sneaks or flip-flops just won't cut it at this Kiki.
2. Smoke Machine
"Fire up the smoke machine" to make things dramatic — and obscure everyone's vision.
3. Pickles
If you don't have a friend named Pickles with a sexy rasp in his voice, we say improvise.
Get the Recipe: Kelsey's Quick Pickles (perfect for the party-planner in a rush)
4. Lock
"Lock the doors. Tight." Because only select favorites are VIP at our Kiki. We suggest you follow suit.
5. Cocktails
Here's where we really shine. We've got wonderful cocktails to keep your Kiki maaarvelous.
Icebreaker Mojitos
If the smoke-bubble machine don't break the ice, this will relieve your social anxiety.
The Peter Piper Cocktail
Pickle brine makes this the perfect Kiki-tini.
Tropical Kamikaze Shooter
This lethal shot is the perfect Kiki-kickoff.
Sex on the Beach
Because no Kiki would be complete without this lusty, liquor-laden sip.
Lavender Margarita
The intoxicating aroma of lavender is sure to get you in the Kiki mood.
More to Make Your Kiki Marvelous:
- WATCH: Alie and Georgia Make The Peter Piper Cocktail with Pickles
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The Government is increasing payments from £115,000 to £123,000 for a new compensation scheme for victims of the fatal asbestos-induced cancer mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma has struck many Wiltshire workers. Last October a coroner ruled that Keith Collett, a Chippenham electrician who worked at Westinghouse for 43 years, died due to asbestos exposure.
Mr Collett, who had also worked at the factory in Melksham, died at his home in Little England aged 84.
In many cases victims cannot trace a liable employer, or an employers' liability insurer, and the scheme, which comes in to effect in April, means they can apply to the Government for compensation packages worth an average of £123,000.
The Government has increased this from the initial £115,000 debated in the House of Commons in January after making savings in the administration costs of the scheme.
Around 3,500 victims of the aggressive cancer or their families can apply for compensation from next month and will receive a payment of around £123,000 from July this year, as part of a £380 million package.
Mesothelioma, which often takes 40-50 years to present symptoms after exposure to asbestos, has resulted in over 300 people every year struggling to find a relevant party to sue for damages, because companies become insolvent or insurance records go missing.
Mike Penning, Work and Pensions Minister, said: "This will end years of injustice for mesothelioma victims and their families - who have had to endure this terrible disease with little hope of any compensation from the insurance industry.
"We have made it an absolute priority to bring in the scheme as soon as legislation will allow, so I am pleased to announce that victims will be able to apply for payments from next month."
The Mesothelioma Act was passed in January and allowed for the creation of a new package of support – funded by insurance firms – to pay in excess of 800 eligible people in 2014 and 300 every year after that, until 2024.
Victims, or their dependents (where the sufferer has died), will receive substantially higher payments than the statutory schemes currently operated by the Government. They will also get an additional £7,000 towards legal expenses.
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I've added a small bit of show/hide functionality. simply placing [show-###] or [hide-###] onto a page where ### is the id of an element on the page will convert that into a show or hide button. If you're using show then you should also add showHide_hide to the class in the element being pointed at.
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If you'll notice the pages at wikipedia such as Wikipedia:Naruto have a other publishers section with a show link beside it in the infobox. It would be possible for me to copy the js used for that, but I scripted this show/hide myself because I felt that it gave more options to how things are done if we give the ability to pick where we want the show/hide button to show up. When I continue work on the infobox setup on the Animepedia I will also add a section like that in the wikipedia infobox which is showable. Though do note that I'm working some of the bugs out of the system. Dantman (Talk) 00:33, 27 February 2007 (UTC)


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There was a mage/warlock combination whom we encountered twice. We lost the first time (rather quickly too) and Sev said I should try to cc more. So the next time we got them I let them hit Sev a few times before I ww the lock and then tree formed and then ran around for a while. The warlock was almost dead and then he started healing himself and he did that a few times. Unfortunately I was busy on the other side of the arena and had no idea where he was (Dalaran arena) and Sev was yelling at me as he usually does when he gets frustrated from cc's/people healing from being nearly dead (I still remember him yelling at HK when HK said that a mage was evocating) which doesn't bother me at all but can be a bit scary for those who don't know Sev that well. So the warlock managed to get himself to full health and Sev was spitting chips and I told him it's ok because all we have to do is start again (because Sev and I were also full health and mana as well). So we started again, I timed my heals better (though I think they also weren't as good on their focus) and we got them down. Very satisfying.
Another loss was to a ret pally/disc priest combo which I found difficult as I was getting mana burned a fair bit and I am not sure if the mana burn was going off while I was in bear form because it didn't say failed (I had the priest focussed) and other times I was feared and burned. Embarrassing really because I should be able to LOS it and not get burned. Also that was our last game so perhaps fatigue may have been part of that. I was trying to LOS behind boxes but it was damn annoying.
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The easiest nice game is when the other team doesn't show. Had one of those this week.
Anyway all in all it was a good week. We got up to over 1600 rating! I feel like I haven't had a rating like that for 5 seasons.


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Hayter to adapt The Sword
Lakeshore Entertainment and Hopscotch Features have hired David Hayter to adapt graphic novel revenge tale The Sword. Lakeshore and Sierra/Affinity will handle international sales.
Jonathan and Joshua Luna created the property, a four-part story about a former paraplegic who is granted special powers and sets off to avenge the murder of her family.
Lakeshore and Hopscotch are eyeing a potential franchise and have earmarked start of production for early 2014. The partners previously collaborated on the upcoming January 2014 release I, Frankenstein staring Aaron Eckhart.
Lakeshore chairman and CEO Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi are producing The Sword with Skip Williamson and Hopscotch's Andrew Mason. Hopscotch's Troy Lum serves as executive producer.
Hayter's screenwriting credits include the upcoming Wolves as well as Watchmen, X2 and The Scorpion King.
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In my New Year's post I talked about the changes I had made during the previous year - quitting sugar and dairy and returning to vegetarianism. All these choices were pushed by a strong will for a healthier life and a growing awareness of my surroundings. I have always been very conscientious, so it feels like a natural, ethical decision to not eat meat and instead eat foods that I feel provide me with the best nourishment and lead me towards a better health and wellbeing.
Conscious eating is more than just making the right ethical choices. It is about getting in tune with your body, knowing what it needs and what it can't tolerate and how it reacts to the foods you are consuming. Practising this kind of awareness takes time and patience and I cannot claim to have mastered it fully myself. Experimenting with dietary changes, like the ones I mentioned above, can give you a better understanding of what it is that your body acquires.
Along with the right ethical and nutritional choices, conscious eating is also about appreciating the food and fully embracing all meals. Caroline Dupont, the author of 'Enlightened Eating', recommends practising conscious eating by avoiding all distractions at meal time, appreciating the food with all your senses (the smell, the colours, the taste and texture) and making eating a complete experience.
In today's busy world, it is easy to see why this is so hard to put in practise. A lot of people eat most of their meals on the run – grabbing breakfast on their way to work, eating lunch at their desks and finishing the day with a meal in front of the tv or a computer. Convenience conjoined with multitasking is everything and people have lost part of their intuition when it comes to consuming food. That intuition, amongst other things, should tell you when you're hungry and what foods you should eat/avoid for optimum health. If eating is always secondary and distractions are present, it is impossible to follow that intuition.
My journey to conscious eating begins when I buy the produce. There is nothing I love more than going to my local farmers' markets every week to pick up fresh ingredients to cook with. Chatting to the growers who picked their produce for the market just the previous night gives me a real connection to the food and a much deeper appreciation for it. I cannot claim to be perfect, however, as just like many others, I sometimes do eat meals in front of my laptop, working and typing away. I have made a conscious effort, however, to be more aware and make conscious eating a habitual choice. These are the first steps towards a more mindful eating.
Tips on how to get started
- Be aware of the origins of your food. Shop at farmers' markets, if you can. Select products that have less food miles.
- If you do eat meat (or other animal products), make sure you know the source and be sure the animals have been treated and killed as humanely as possible.
- Eat more raw foods and choose a variety of colours, flavours, textures and shapes – this will accentuate the whole eating experience.
- Experiment with different dietary changes. Try a week without gluten and dairy and see if you feel different. Try eating more vegetables and less fruit, try cutting out all sugar. Note down the feelings you experience during the experiment.
- Make meal times a priority – no tv, no computer, no magazines or books. Set the table (even if you're eating alone), light up a candle and savour the meal.
With these thoughts, I'll switch off my laptop, pour myself a cup of tea and savour one or two of these delicious, gooey, spiced sweet potato and cacao power balls. Enjoy!
Power Balls
(makes 10)
450g cooked and mashed sweet potato
2 heaped tablespoons almond butter (made with 1/2 cup raw almonds, recipe here)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 teaspoons pure, raw cacao powder (unsweetened)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground licorice
virgin coconut oil, for rolling
unsweetened desiccated coconut, for rolling (optional)
1. Combine the sweet potato, almond butter and chia seeds in a bowl.
2. Mix together the cacao and the spices and stir into the mixture. You should have a gooey, sticky mixture. Rub your hands lightly with coconut oil and roll the dough into about 10 balls.
3. Chill the balls in the fridge (20-30 minutes), then roll the balls in desiccated coconut before serving. These will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.


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ATHERTON Town continued their defence of the Murray Trophy with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Division One top-four rivals Chapel Town.
The Howe Bridge men, impressive from start to finish, turned in a performance to suggest a cup and promotion double is well within their capabilities.
"Promotion's been the target all along," said manager Shaun Lynch. "We want to be back playing Premier League football next season, but we don't want to let go of the cup either.
"And we've finally got a strong enough squad to do it. We've got a few players back now and a couple of new signings, which gives me about 25 first-team players to choose from.
"I'd fancy us against anybody now. If we win our games in hand we could go joint top of the table with Elton Vale – and that's the main thing."
With under-18s captain Luke Jones impressing on his debut in central midfield, Town, who are fourth in the table nine points behind their Peak District visitors who are in runners-up spot, led 1-0 at half time, courtesy of a stunning 35-yard strike from Tom Shaw.
And they kicked on after the break with goals from Hemsley Mills, Gareth Shaw (two) and Nick Eastham.
"They pulled it back to 3-1, but we bossed the game – and with the best defence in the league I always fancy us when we go in front."
Premier Division leaders Hindsford suffered a setback in their bid for a third successive title when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to second bottom Rochdale Sacred Heart.
And they needed an equaliser from substitute Jack Valentine three minutes from time to rescue a point after the visitors had snatched the lead five minutes earlier.
But manager Lee Bennett was not too downhearted, describing the result as "a massive point under the circumstances" after Hindsford played the last half hour down to 10 men after skipper Mark Chilton was sent off for a second bookable offence.
"I didn't go into the game thinking it was an easy three points because every team we play at the moment treats it as a bit of a cup final," Bennett said.
"We prepared expecting a tough game and that was what we got.
"It looks like a bad result when you look at the respective league positions but being down to 10 men for the last half hour and going a goal behind it was a massive point.
"We just need to start winning games and make sure there are no more slip-ups."
The result left Hindsford just one point ahead of second-placed Royton Town, who have played three games more but with Stockport Georgians – their main rivals – just one point further behind but with a game in hand.
Leigh Athletic did well to stage their Division One fixture against Beechfield United – one of only two played in the division on Saturday – only to be beaten 2-1.


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Holy Moley! Karen from The Art of Doing Stuff blog has come up with a solution to the age old problem of a dried out Sharpie! (And to all you smarties out there, don't get ahead of yourself … YES, Karen's process does require more than just putting the cap back on the marker )
Take a look at the step by step process of "rehydrating" your Sharpie..
Karen notes that usually the tip is dried out not the ink…
1st step: Pour a little bit of the rubbing alcohol into the cap of that same rubbing alcohol bottle.
2nd step: Dip the Sharpie in the cap filled with rubbing alcohol. (Karen let it sit in the cap until she saw ink "swirling" in the cap.)
3rd step: Recap the Sharpie marker and let that trusty sidekick of yours sit for about 15 minutes.
4th step: (Timer rings) Voila! Karen's Sharpie was "dried out" no more!
Now, I cannot promise that this will work for all of your Sharpie markers that you wish to revive, but hey, it's worth a shot, right!
Have any Sharpie tricks that you want to share? Tell us!
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Guest blog from my partner, Misia (@safetypin_)
It was reported today that Adonis Kebab House in Cardiff has closed following an E.coli outbreak. Five people were affected – one was hospitalised. As far as I'm concerned, this simply isn't acceptable.
E.coli is easily preventable in cooked food. If fresh food is stored and cooked properly and preparation areas are kept clean, it is highly unlikely that an E.coli contamination will break out. But Adonis is not unique in its failure to sell uncontaminated food. A quick Google search will reveal a staggering number of UK restaurants that have been forced to close after being linked to E.coli outbreaks.
It's important to remember that E.coli is a serious disease. The infection primarily causes severe and painful gastrointestinal problems, but other complications can arise as a result of the infection. It can necessitate hospitalisation even for fit and healthy adult, but E.coli can be fatal for those who are already physically vulnerable. A pregnant woman who contracts E.coli has an increased risk of miscarriage or premature delivery. Children and the elderly are especially susceptible to developing hemolytic uremic syndrome; the symptoms of which include a low red blood cell count, a low platelet count and kidney damage, which can ultimately lead to death.
Many of us have heard the story of Mason Jones, a boy who died after contracting an E.coli infection in 2005, aged five. The outbreak of E.coli that killed Mason Jones was traced back to a local butcher who failed to meet basic food hygiene standards. This story is a sobering reminder that all the recent discussions about the Food Standards Agency food hygiene ratings aren't just a big fuss over nothing. The FSA hasn't designed this scheme for fun. It's there to protect people; to prevent new cases like that of Mason Jones – which is why I'm always furious when I read a quote from a restaurant owner making excuses for their low food hygiene rating.
The most common excuse is that the restaurant failed "on a technicality". I can say with complete confidence that there is no "technicality" that could leave an otherwise clean and safe food premise with a rating lower than 3. The reason I'm so certain that this is true is that I've recently been through an inspection from the Cardiff Council Food Safety Team myself. I'm in the process of setting up a food business in a residential kitchen, but the guidelines are exactly the same as for those working in a professional kitchen (and, for anyone who's interested, we received a rating of 5. It's really not hard to achieve).
The guidelines are simple. A booklet filled with information on how staff should keep themselves clean, how food should be stored, how to keep the kitchen clean, how to ensure that food is cooked properly and how to prevent pests is provided, and it is required that every staff member signs to show that they have read the booklet. The booklet is detailed but simple – it's designed to be understandable even to those with a limited understanding of English. Most people would already do all of the things listed in the booklet instinctively – storing raw meat away from fresh vegetables, washing your hands before and after handling food etc. – but the fact that you're required to have read it before opening a business ensures that nobody has any excuse to neglect to do any of these things.
The only part that could be considered a technicality is the record-keeping. The council inspector confessed during our meeting that one of the main reasons restaurants don't receive scores of 4 (good) or 5 (very good) is that they don't keep a record of what happens day-to-day in their kitchens (though I'd like to stress that he did also tell us that you can't get a rating of 2 or lower based only on that). While this in itself isn't going to affect the quality of the food, it's still a very important part of running a food business. Kitchen workers aren't expected to write an essay each day – all that's required is that they sign to say that they've cleaned the kitchen and checked for any problems, and that they make a note of any issues that arose that day and how they were resolved. It takes less than two minutes to fill out and it ensures that everyone can see that they are complying with the food safety rules they promised to follow when they started trading.
So when a restaurant receives a low score and blames it on a technicality, this can only mean one of two things: Either they're lying – and they haven't actually been keeping their kitchen clean and safe – or they simply can't be bothered to take a few minutes a day to prove that they are doing everything correctly. I would never choose to eat in a restaurant that does either of these things. For obvious reasons, I would avoid any establishment where I can't be guaranteed food that has been safely cooked, but I would be just as likely to steer clear of somewhere that doesn't take their duty to keep track of what's happening in their kitchen seriously. If they're that lax with such a simple task, where else might they be slacking?
I believe that we all have a right to know how committed a restaurant is to serving safe food to their customers, and I don't think any of us should eat in a restaurant that has a score lower than 3 (generally satisfactory). I implore people to continue to name and shame the restaurants that are failing to meet the standards we should be able to expect, whether that's because they genuinely aren't doing the things they should be doing or because they simply aren't willing to put in the time to prove that they're doing everything right.
I don't particularly want to have to deal with an E.coli infection myself, but with a young son the importance of knowing that the food I buy isn't contaminated is more important than ever. All I require from a restaurant owner is that in exchange for the money I'm paying, you can assure me that you have done everything in your power to make sure that it's safe for me to eat. And, let's face it, that is not something I should have to ask for.
To find out the food hygiene rating of any UK restaurant, simply search for the restaurant here http://ratings.food.gov.uk/QuickSearch.aspx


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Nicole Thomas and Meghan Adkins are two friends with a supernatural musical connection. They formed the legendary Seattle band Mavis Piggott in the mid-90's, then reunited in Oakland years later to form Chaos of Birds. Meghan is a ferocious singer and songwriter, unafraid to show vulnerability yet possessed of a voice that summons astonishing depths of rage and passion. Nicole plays drums with a effortless zeal that belies her technical skill. With Chaos of Birds, they've added great guitar and bass in the way of Will Morton and Matt Ray, and the result is well-crafted bluesy sludge.
Having just returned from a UK tour, Chaos of Birds are planning their next steps (take note managers, booking agents and A&R humans!), including some shows on the west coast. They recorded a couple of songs recently and I'm honored to share the first with you. It's called "Rank and Ruin" and Meghan's yowl never sounded better. Read the rest


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I'm in Garmin withdrawal. It locked up and won't reset or shut down. I let it run out of batteries and recharged it, but, it is still locked up. I'm addicted to running with this thing and find it very strange to run without knowing my exact pace, distance, or splits. Any suggestions?
I can only imagine your pain! I have only been using mine for about two months. I would rather go for a long run with a cotton shirt on 100+ degree day with high humidity with no nip protection than run without my Garmin!
Where did you buy it from? Can you take it back to them and have them work on it? Have you done a Google search for "Garmin locked up" or something like that? Do you have a local run/bike or even a watch shop you could take it to?
I hope this helps!
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I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
The Garmin Forerunner 205 and 305 are fantastic, and their price has dropped since they came out last Spring. They have better reception and feel better on the arm. Time to splurge...when is your birthday? Seriously, if it is that important to you, spend the money. This is something you will use all the time!
I have a 305 and love it to death!!!
What did you pay for the 305?


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NEW ORLEANS — It's been so long that Sugar Bowl CEO Paul Hoolahan doesn't remember the last time fans of the Southeastern Conference Championship Game's winning team showered the Georgia Dome field with sugar cubes.
At least 2005.
For the past seven years, the SEC champion instead advanced to the BCS Championship Game. And even though two of those games were played in New Orleans under the auspices of the Sugar Bowl, the bowl itself has had to endure a long stretch of relative irrelevance.
"It's become a pattern we've become accustomed to," Hoolahan said. "It speaks to the quality of the league we're affiliated with, so we've learned to deal with it."
But things are changing. As part of its agreement with the SEC and Big 12 that the Sugar Bowl completed late last year and which starts with the 2014 season, the bowl will host four playoff semifinals in the next 12 years.
All 12 games — the four semifinals and eight "regular" Sugar Bowls — will be played in prime time on New Year's Day following the Rose Bowl. And indications are the first of those semifinals will come in the format's debut season, teaming the Sugar with the Rose Bowl to give it a powerful New Year's Day doubleheader.
That likely means the 2014 SEC champion will know its next game will be in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, so fans of both teams should come prepared.
"That would be a nice impact," BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock said of the Rose/Sugar pairing. "We haven't finalized anything yet, but I'd say there's a very good chance of that happening."
In the years when the Sugar Bowl isn't a semifinal, it will pair the highest-ranked SEC and Big 12 teams not in the playoffs, although it's unlikely to ever be a champion-vs.-champion game. In the 15-year history of the BCS, there has never been a season in which the Big 12 and SEC winners both finished outside the top four in the BCS standings, and it's unusual when even one hasn't. While Big 12 champion Kansas State was fifth this season, the most recent SEC champion outside the top four was No. 7 Georgia in 2005; LSU, which the Bulldogs beat in the SEC title game, came into that matchup at No. 4.
A selection committee will replace the current rankings formula in 2014, but few substantial differences are expected, and the SEC's run of dominance isn't likely to abate.
"It's not that we don't want our champion to be in the Sugar Bowl," said SEC Executive Associate Commissioner Mark Womack, who handled the bidding process that led to the new-look Sugar. "We feel that both leagues are deep enough that every year there's going to be quality teams who bring market value for our game to hold its own with any other."
That's the intent for the "new" Sugar Bowl, which the leagues are hoping will build to a prestige level matching the Rose Bowl. ESPN certainly thinks it can happen: It's paying an estimated $80 million annually for broadcast rights, putting it on the same financial plane as the Rose Bowl.
"The Rose Bowl has a 100-year head-start on us, so we've got a little catching up to do," Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said. "But we've got a marquee matchup between two of the best conferences who are in a long-term relationship with the Sugar Bowl. That's going to create come terrific football games."
If history holds, that's likely so. Using the BCS standings as a guide for a mock playoff under the future format, the only non-top-10 team in the "new" Sugar Bowl since 2006 would have been No. 15 Georgia in 2008. And that was because Alabama and Florida would have been in the playoffs that season.
Certainly there appears little chance of a team as low in the BCS standings as No. 21 Louisville making the game — nor a situation like last year, when neither Virginia Tech (11th) nor Michigan (13th) were in the top 10 while No. 6 Arkansas and No. 9 South Carolina were ineligible because LSU and Alabama had claimed the SEC's BCS berths. (The Sugar Bowl did bypass No. 7 Boise State and No. 8 Kansas State.)
Also, the Sugar Bowl no longer will wind up with teams from outside the five power conferences, such as Hawaii in 2008 and Utah in 2009. That could have been the case if the Sugar Bowl had lost out to the Cotton Bowl for the Big 12/SEC showdown and wound up being one of the "host" bowls. Those games will feature two at-large teams picked and placed by the selection committee, whose makeup should be determined in the spring.
"It's the difference (between) getting the blue-plate special and hoping it's good or ordering prime rib," Hoolahan said. "And when you've got the lead-in from the Rose Bowl, that's as good as it gets."
Still, there are concerns that the playoffs will overshadow what are now called the BCS bowls. (Changing the name is on the agenda.) Under the current format, the four BCS bowls have exclusive broadcast windows and are separated from the championship game by a week or so.
Now, in the non-Rose/Sugar semifinal years, the semifinals (likely pairing the Orange and Fiesta bowl winners and the Cotton and Chick-fil-A victors) will be played on New Year's Eve, leaving the New Year's Day games, including the Sugar, somewhat anticlimactic.
Hancock has a different opinion.
"We believe we're going to change the nature of New Year's Eve by elevating the status of the bowls played that day," he said. "And our historical model is that the other bowls played that day and the next won't be affected by either attendance or the ratings."
Perhaps, but ticket sales have lagged for the past two Sugar Bowls, and the Orange Bowl is in a long fallow period. Sugar Bowl president Jack Laborde said he felt that was mainly a result of lackluster pairings, which should not happen under the new format.
"Some of these things just have to play themselves out," he said. "We might be overestimating the crowds for the playoff games and will have to work on selling tickets there. But we were very committed to getting this because it was the best way for the Sugar Bowl to maintain its identity.
"I still love the spot we're in."


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By STEVE CARLSON
How familiar is this scenario? Your team goes through an intensive training program aimed at improving sales effectiveness. However, once training is complete there is little input on how or when the skills learned should be used to improve the selling cycle. Employees may understand the training, but aren't familiar with ways to apply the new skills to create mutually beneficial relationships with clients. Reinforcement of skills post-event is a challenge, and technology is absent from the learning strategy.
Or perhaps this scenario rings true: Your organization invests valuable dollars in a customer relationship management (CRM) solution, only to find out salespeople are not properly using its tools and thus, are failing to maximize its potential. Disturbingly, few people understand the value of the technology beyond its application in warehousing information.
The above challenges are experienced by sales organizations worldwide as CRM programs and sales training often exist in silos, resulting in businesses and sales leaders missing an opportunity to improve overall sales performance through integration. CRM software should be much more than a database of information. When leveraged and integrated properly, effective use of CRM programs can lead to increased revenues through the creation and application of customer knowledge. To promote sales excellence, it is vital that CRM integration is connected to the organization's learning strategy.
In order for a sales organization to be successful, salespeople must create mutually beneficial relationships with their clients. This requires not only offering solutions that meet client needs, but also offering solutions that make business sense for the selling organization to deliver. The value of fostering mutually beneficial relationships cannot be overstated and include:
Higher win rates: When sales professionals are trained to create positive customer interactions that satisfy client needs, they are likely to succeed at closing more deals.
Shorter sales cycles: When a client is provided great service and information, sales cycles tend to be shorter as the customer is more confident in their purchasing decision.
Expanded deal size: As clients enjoy efficient and proactive service with sales professionals, they build confidence in the organization's ability to satisfy their needs, leading to potentially larger deals.
A more satisfied sales team: Teams that are successful at forging mutually beneficial relationships with their clients are often more satisfied with their jobs and confident in their ability to execute sales excellence.
More companies are beginning to leverage integration to promote sales success and customer loyalty. Recently, AchieveGlobal, a learning and development consulting firm specializing in sales training, partnered with SalesForce.com to offer sales professionals CRM plug-ins or "apps," – the Call Planner and the Account Planner. AchieveGlobal has long believed that reinforcement of training is paramount to the success of any implementation. Evolving from paper-based job aids, technology platforms like SalesForce.com are allowing salespeople to use these valuable tools in more extensive ways that reinforce training.
The CRM-integrated versions of these tools, offered free to clients, help sales professionals better manage sales calls and customer interactions. For example, through use of the Call Planner, users are reminded to apply the skills they have learned and benefit from a structured approach to uncovering needs, probing and addressing buyer indifference and closing a call. Sales managers benefit from increased visibility into the call planning process and solid metrics to assess the application of desired behavior on the job. Apps such as these are becoming proven essentials for migrating classroom sales lessons into the real-world work environments.
When integrating sales methodologies and CRM consider these best practices:
For sales leaders, ensuring that their teams are responsive to customers' needs and are equipped with the right knowledge to be successful is critical. Complementary CRM tools that enforce previously completed training can aid sales leaders in these efforts. Specifically, CRM apps and plug-ins allow sales leaders to:
Benefits of CRM technologies extend to the sales force as well, as they promote:
As companies continue to address customer expectations in an increasingly competitive market, it is vital that they leverage the tools that best equip sales professionals for success. While sales training and CRM each have their individual advantages, sales forces can greatly benefit from the continual coaching and structured sales guidance offered by integrating the two. Those organizations that continue to thrive will be the ones that create valuable relationships between sales professionals and clients by understanding the needs of customers and providing their workforce with the training and tools to not only meet, but exceed, customer expectations.
Steve Carlson is vice president of sales for AchieveGlobal. Carlson has more than 19 years of sales, sales management and training experience. For more information on sales training and management, visit www.achieveglobal.com.


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THE RHS Malvern Spring Festival was given a royal seal of approval when The Princess Royal visited for the first time in four years.
The Princess Royal, who last attended the spring show in 2010, was made patron of the Royal Three Counties Show earlier this year.
She was welcomed by West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin before she was given a tour of the site.
"It is always an honour to host royal guests in Malvern and the RHS Spring Festival has become a prestigious attraction for people from all over the country," said Mrs Baldwin.
"I chatted to Her Royal Highness and discussed how important this show was to Malvern. She asked me where I live and having told her that I live in Shelsley, I invited her to come and visit the Shelsley Hill Climb on her next visit to Worcestershire.
"We are all very proud of the way the spring show has gone from strength to strength and all the gardens look amazing.
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An Aussie in London
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Who is your favorite fashion designer and why?
When I look at clothes, I pay most of my attention to plus-size wear and as far as high-end designers are concerned, I like Elena Miro for the curvy-girl wear and also – the amazing Anna Scholz. Both designers clearly understand the nature of curves. My favourite places to shop are the Australian store, City Chic and Dutch store, Carmakoma.
Non-curvy – just designer-wise, I love Wheels and Dollbaby for the flirtatious design and style. I also always like to see the catwalk collections for YSL, Tom Ford, Vivienne Westwood and Alannah Hill. For men – I love Hugo Boss Suits.
What is the one fashion accessory/item you can't live without?
My Wittner Slouch Boots in style "Sin City". I love them. Wittner is an Australian brand and they have the prettiest shoes. I also have an abundance of handbags, but go through serious phases where I will just use one for ages – before I switch to another that I will use for ages… and so on!
If you were allowed to create a beauty product, what would it be and what would you name it?
I would try to make some sort of combined mousturiser and primer that nourishes the skin but also makes it radiant and make-up ready. It would contain a good SPF factor too (I am obsessed with moisturiser)… I don't know what I might call it, perhaps – some sort of play on the word Luminous.
If you only had 10 minutes to pack for a fashion extravaganza in your favorite city, what would you bring and where would it be?
I think we're headed to New York baby! The clothes would include: my fashion uniform – which comprises my City Chic denim skirt, black leggings, black singlet top and then a range of boleros/shrugs and cardigans to style with accessories. I'd then also have to bring a couple of print dresses, my Carmakoma Madonna skirt, slouch boots, kitten heels and then my favourite dress… currently (and always subject to change) a black and white number bought in Australia.
Do you live by a fashion philosophy or quote? What is it?
There are a couple that I coined and love:
"Take your time, explore your style, embrace your curves" is what I would advise…
"I have great curves and I know how to wear them…" is what I live by!


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Volquez shuts down D-backs to capture series
Gyorko, Venable go back-to-back to pad Padres' lead in sixth
SAN DIEGO -- It was a heavy lifting day Sunday for Padres rookie Jedd Gyorko -- both on and off the field.
On the field, Gyorko hit his first home run at Petco Park as the Padres defeated the D-backs, 5-1, before a crowd of 29,101 as San Diego took two of three games vs. Arizona.
After the game, the second baseman kept reporters waiting with a postgame weightlifting session that sure didn't seem like the greatest way to celebrate his big hit and a series victory.
"Sorry," Gyorko said, smiling.
There's no reason to apologize for the way Gyorko is swinging the bat, as his home run and the pitching of starter Edinson Volquez were the tipping points in the Padres' eighth victory in their last 11 games.
Two innings after spinning himself into the ground while he struck out on a nasty changeup by D-backs starting pitcher Ian Kennedy, Gyorko got another shot at a Kennedy floater in the sixth inning with one on, sending a ball into the upper deck in left field.
"He left a changeup up in the zone … it was the same pitch he got me out on before. He struck me out before on a good changeup. You don't see many right-on-right changeups," Gyorko said.
For Gyorko, who is hitting .340 over his last 13 games, these at-bats were essentially a microcosm of the rookie experience -- for worse and, as was the case Sunday, for better.
"I'm pretty much seeing a lot of things I haven't seen before," Gyorko said. "My memory bank is getting filled up."
It wasn't all that long ago when Gyorko was scuffling. He was hitless in two road games in San Francisco a month ago and got a start off. He was hitting .210 when the Padres were swept by the Giants, the last an 0-for-4 performance with two strikeouts, on April 21.
After Sunday's game, Gyorko is hitting .268.
"Early on, I was getting a few hits here and there, but my timing felt off," Gyorko said. "I wasn't barreling up too many balls. Then there was a four- or five-game stretch where I was lining out. The balls are starting to find holes."
It was only a matter of time, Padres manager Bud Black said, before Gyorko started bunching his hits together.
"Jedd's a very instinctual player, a very good competitor," Black said. "He figures things out. I think the learning curve will work quicker for him than some."
Gyorko wasn't the only Padre to put some lessons from April into practice and see good results Sunday.
Volquez, who also scuffled early in the season, allowed one run on four hits over 6 2/3 innings. He worked deep into a game on the same day the Padres lost another starter, Clayton Richard, to the disabled list with a nasty intestinal virus and with the bullpen two men down because of use on Saturday.
"We didn't have anything going at all," said D-backs manager Kirk Gibson. "[We] didn't make any adjustments to what he was doing. He was throwing us a lot of offspeed pitches and [we were] just kind of out front and didn't have a good approach and it showed. We only had four hits."
Volquez is 3-0 with a 2.49 ERA in his last four starts.
"Starting pitching is so critical to a team's success," Black said. "We've seen the early-count strikes from Volky and the secondary pitches for strikes. ... You put it all together and you have three wins and a lot of zeros."
Volquez has worked closely with pitching coach Darren Balsley on streamlining his delivery and keeping his head still. The results have mostly led to better results.
"Everything was working today and I got a lot of ground balls," said Volquez, who got 11 ground-ball outs.
What those starts, and a much better offense, have given the Padres (13-18) lately is more than just a semblance of hope as the season moves into its second month. Starting pitchers are mostly working deeper into games, the offense has been better and the team is scoring runs in bunches.
Take Sunday against Kennedy (1-3), who was 7-1 in his first 11 starts at Petco Park. The Padres got to him for two runs in the first inning as Chase Headley had an RBI single and Yonder Alonso knocked in another run with a sacrifice fly to the warning track in left field.
Then in the sixth inning, Headley was hit by a pitch before Gyorko hit his second home run of the year. Will Venable followed with another home run, this one down the right-field line, and that was it for Kennedy and the D-backs (16-15).
"I thought we laid off some borderline pitches, some pitches the last couple of years that Padres hitters would have swung at," Black said. "To a man, every pitch was a good battle."
Corey Brock is a reporter for MLB.com. Keep track of @FollowThePadres on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Dinokeng's Responsible Tourism, Gauteng
Dinokeng is a destination that has it all. Just west of Pretoria, it has a large Big Five game reserve, it has authentic experiences in townships, rich birdlife, quaint villages like Cullinan and plenty of accommodation. Now it has another asset – its great feel-good factor thanks to its responsible tourism credentials. more
De Zeekoe Fair Trade Farmstay, Oudtshoorn
Close to Oudtshoorn you'll find a farmstay that boasts rustic accommodation as well as luxury, that is ethically run and where you'll see plenty of birdlife. The most compelling attraction, though, is the famous habituated meerkats. Go and watch them wake up one morning. more
Bontebok and blesbok
Bontebok and blesbok are two similar but distinct antelope species that came close to extinction. These colourful beasts – especially the bontebok – owe their continued existence to a few stubborn landowners, some fences and one of the first examples of a South African conservation ethic. more
Baboons are some of the most widespread primates in South Africa. Here you'll mostly see the Chacma baboon. What is interesting about them is how very intelligent they are. They learn fast, and along the Cape coast, often eat seafood – or brain food. And they're very entertaining to watch. more
Wildlife conservation safaris
Wildlife conservation safaris offer a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the life and work of wildlife veterinarians and park ecologists. Your safari helps to fund vital conservation work for individual species, and you'll get an experience you'll never forget. more
Jane Goodall Institute's Chimpanzee Eden, Mpumalanga
The Jane Goodall Institute's Chimpanzee Eden, set in a forested reserve between Nelspruit and Barberton, has brought hope, peace and some degree of normality to dozens of traumatised chimpanzees from all over Africa. Visiting the sanctuary is a moving and uplifting experience. more
Blue duikers
Blue duikers, with their otherworldly little Javanese faces and secretive ways, are among the smallest antelope in the world. Hardly larger than a scrub hare, they live a secretive life in forests and thickets. But there is a place where you're practically assured of a sighting. more
Caracals, which are very similar to the lynx cats found in the Northern Hemisphere, live secretive lives, mostly emerging in the early dusk to hunt. They are fearless and athletic, their well-developed hindquarters aiding their jumping and climbing abilities. These cats think nothing of bringing down prey far larger than themselves. more
Bushbabies, also known as galagos, are sweet, furry prosimians that are more closely related to Madagascan lemurs than normal monkeys. With their oversized eyes they hunt for food at night – mostly insects, leaves and tree gum. But it's by their eerie wails at night that resemble a ghostly crying baby that you'll first encounter them. more
Sustainable seafood
Sustainable seafood is only a text message away. If you find yourself in a seafood restaurant and want to make an eco-smart choice by ordering something sustainably harvested, all you have to do is consult the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative – and it's at your fingertips. more
Biodiversity in South Africa
South Africa's biodiversity springs from the wealth of its ecosystems. An incredibly long coastline, craggy mountains, species-rich deserts, elephant-friendly thickets, montane forests, treed savannahs along with the incomparable Cape Floral Kingdom makes this one of the world's naturally richest countries. more


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Dog-friendly Harbridge, 5 People & Rural
Snowdrop Cottage is the quintessential chocolate box cottage, even used as the inspiration for one of the range of 'Lilliput Lane' model cottages. Situated in a quiet cottage garden, frequented by many birds, this detached thatched holiday property is at the edge of the New Forest National Park.
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The election of Ricky Muir is widely regarded as a fluke. A quirk of democracy.
But Fairfax Media has learned that Senator Muir's victory, based on a minuscule primary vote of 0.51 per cent, was a byproduct of a personal spat that had nothing to do with him.
In the months before the election, Glenn Druery, the political operative known as the ''preference whisperer'' was being paid by Ashley Fenn, the Family First Senate candidate in Victoria, to engineer his preference deals with other micro parties.
The result of their fallout would alter the complexion of the balance of power in the Senate and prevented a Christian Right-dominated bloc from wielding as much power as the Palmer United Party currently does.
According to Mr Druery, a dispute over unpaid bills resulted in him walking away from the arrangement with Family First.
Mr Fenn confirmed on Monday that he had been paying Mr Druery but denied there was ever any problem with paying on time. ''Any invoice he gave us was paid,'' he said.
It is understood that after the relationship soured, Mr Druery orchestrated a number of crucial preference flows that propelled the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party past Family First for the final seat in Victoria. The manoeuvre also ended the political career of Liberal Helen Kroger.
Australian Electoral Commission records show that at key stages in the count, preferences from the Fishing and Lifestyle Party and the Shooters and Fishers Party went to Mr Muir, helping to keep him in the count and preventing those preferences flowing to Mr Fenn.
At the time Mr Druery was being paid by the Shooters in NSW and Fishing and Lifestyle in Western Australia. He filled out group voting tickets for both those parties, preferencing Mr Muir over Family First.
Mr Druery said: ''It was a simple business transaction. When someone doesn't pay, you don't keep working for them.''
Mr Fenn, who runs an affordable housing company, said Mr Druery was overstating his influence and that the Motoring Enthusiasts came ''up through the middle'' because no one had judged the party as a threat.
He said parties from the left and right were prepared to deal with Mr Muir's party as his party would never swap preferences with parties like the sex party and Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP).
Meanwhile, the acrimony over the sacking of Mr Druery as Senator Muir's chief of staff continues. On Saturday, Fairfax Media revealed an extraordinary incident report, accusing Motoring Enthusiast Party founder Keith Littler of sexism, racism and bullying and revealing a toxic power struggle between him and Mr Druery.
It has now emerged that Mr Druery offered to reform the disbanded Victorian branch of the Motoring Enthusiasts and work to get Mr Littler a seat in the state upper house at the election in November.
He has accused Mr Littler of being behind his sacking and also claimed he has a plot to take Senator Muir's seat.


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>General Running>Asphalt to Treadmill
Runners run.
About 40 minutes on one of those things and my brain starts to leak out of my ears.
Roads were made for journeys...
Freezing? What's there a local cold front locked in on Natick? It's been the mildest winter I can remember so far. It was 41F in Reading when I went out at 5:30 this morning. That's downright blamy. It think I've done a grand total of 2 runs when the temp was below 30F so far. It just feels wrong.
As for the treadmill, if you bought a good one you might want to consider having it calibrated for speed by someone who knows what they are doing. Otherwise they can tend to be highly inaccurate out of the box. And hopefully you have it set up in front of a TV or a window with a really good view or something. About 40 minutes on one of those things and my brain starts to leak out of my ears.
Also, we're gonna buy a TV for it shortly...probably more sooner than later, cause it's only near a very small window. I can't imagine staring at a wall for 40 minutes
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She was not strong. She was valiant. Radiant. Brave and broken. The beauty she discovered in the aftermath was unparalleled to anything she had known before, because it had come at such a cost.
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You treadmillers need to try this.
...I will do some easy fartlek workouts, or gradually increase the pace throughout the run. Treadmills are an awesome tool if you want a very precise workout.
Hang in there, Kimmer!!!!! It's almost Groundhog Day!!
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I avoid treadmills at all costs, just a horrible machine to run on. Buy the proper winter gear and you are good to go. I'm outside all through winter, and have ran in the single digits before.


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While Gratz is rooted in history and tradition, its focus is on the future and innovation. Today, Gratz still is proud to list many "firsts" among its offerings, including the first online master's program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
Gratz, noted for its offerings in Jewish scholarship and professions, as well as its excellent faculty, caters to the educational community as a whole. Gratz College offers a Master of Arts in Education, providing advanced training and credentials to hundreds of certified teachers in public and private schools. Gratz continues to expand its offerings to meet the needs of students and professionals seeking to advance their careers.
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North Okanagan pushed to ban genetically modified crops
The Regional District of North Okanagan is under pressure to take a stand on genetically modified crops.
About 100 people crammed into the boardroom Wednesday to ask directors to oppose cultivation of genetically modified seeds and plants on local farms.
"If you don't make a decision, you are making a decision. You are leading us towards industrial agriculture," said Huguette Allen, with Bee SAFE, a Lumby-based organization.
The group is concerned that genetically modified plants will lead to cross-pollination of non-GM plants, jeopardize organic certification among farmers and undermine local food sustainability.
The RDNO board has referred Bee SAFE's request to the agricultural advisory committee for consideration.
"I look forward to a discussion about the issue - the pros and the cons," said director Howie Cyr.
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