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A Moody Christmas (M). TV series director: Trent O'Donnell. Starring: Ian Meadows, Patrick Brammall, Danny Adcock, Tina Bursill, Guy Edmonds, Jane Harber, Rachel Gordon, Phil Lloyd, David Field, Mandy McElhinney. Six 30-minute episodes
If you, like me, are someone who is accustomed to Christmas Day as a 'family occasion', you may be equally aware of the fraught nature of that innocent description.
My siblings and I are adults with partners whose families, rightly, must be considered in Christmas planning. This can lead to tension on all sides as family traditions are tested, transformed, or trashed to be replaced with new traditions. There have been tears and shouting matches over the years as we've all committed or compromised, adjusted, accommodated, or simply absconded.
The heightened emotion of the occasion and the often highly politicised nature of the planning and execution of Christmas gatherings can amplify the causes of both pleasure and anguish in the life of a family. It is no coincidence then that so many films and television series use family Christmases as the setting for dramatic or comedic scenarios.
The ABC series A Moody Christmas is a prime example of a story told for entertainment that effectively taps both the farce and the drama that is inherent in family Christmases. The six episodes take place at Christmas over six consecutive years, as the working class Moody family reunites for its annual Christmas Day barbecue.
These occasions draw London-based photographer Dan (Meadows) back to his suburban Sydney family home to be with his mum Maree (Bursill) and dad Kevin (Adcock), his deadbeat brother Shaun (Brammall) and assorted other eccentric or obnoxious relatives. The emotional through-line for the series is Dan's troubled romantic entanglement with his execrable cousin Hayden's (Edmonds) fashion designer girlfriend Cora (Harber).
The time-lapse structure is very effective. It helps to hammer home a point about the bittersweet nature of growth and change. At the start of each episode, we find characters' situations or attitudes have altered from the previous episode, and must guess (or learn) what has happened since last Christmas to produce that change.
During episode one Dan's sister Bridget (Gordon) announces she is pregnant; yet when we meet her again next Christmas she and husband Roger (Lloyd) appear still to be childless. The various implications of this materialise over the course of subsequent episodes. Similarly, because of the year-long time jumps, Maree's tussle with breast cancer is seen only in snapshots, and as a result, somewhat startlingly, is played mostly for humour.
The series is topical in its attention to social issues. In episode one a drunk uncle (Field) makes snide remarks about 'boat people', and later uses this to embarass Dan. In another episode Dan offends a homeless woman (McElhinney), then invites her to join them for lunch to make up for it; her presence provokes varying degrees of prejudice from family members. The episode finds surprising ways to assert the homeless character's dignity.
But the series is at its best with its heartfelt portrayal of often tense family dynamics. This is seen most obviously in Shaun, a man-child who still manages to be big brother to the ostensibly more grown-up Dan. His antagonistic relationship with his father, who wants him to join the family business, is too persistent not to be based in mutual affection. A near family tragedy in episode three exposes the extent of Shaun's soft side.
The series' portrayal of family conflict and unity hits home for me. Christmas 2012 will for my family be a time of contrasts. This year, among my immediate family members alone, there has been a separation, the sale of a beloved home, the purchase of another house that brims with promise for the future, and, most recently, the birth of a child, my brother's son and my parents' first grandchild, who by Christmas will be a little over a month old.
The causes for joy will be suitably celebrated, while hopefully the sources of grief will prove also to be sources of growth in the long run. Certainly once Christmas Day comes around we will strive to simply be grateful for the time that we have together. Who knows what next Christmas will bring?
The final episode of A Moody Christmas will air at 8.30pm next Wednesday 5 December on ABC1. Watch previous episodes now on ABC iview
Tim Kroenert is Assistant Editor of Eureka Street.
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Tim, love this series. Makes my family look very sane.
Tim, love this series. Makes my family look very sane.
I think we all know the statistics about Christmas being the most stressful time of the year. Like your family, Tim, my family has experienced a number of changes this year and the daunting prospect of providing two Christmas dinners, two days apart, will be eased slightly by having a look at "A Moody Christmas"! Actually, when I think about it, how grateful I am to be tackling two Christmas dinners.
I think we all know the statistics about Christmas being the most stressful time of the year. Like your family, Tim, my family has experienced a number of changes this year and the daunting prospect of providing two Christmas dinners, two days apart, will be eased slightly by having a look at "A Moody Christmas"! Actually, when I think about it, how grateful I am to be tackling two Christmas dinners.
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Tim Kroenert | 22 November 2012
A teen attempts suicide after being ridiculed by the judges of an American Idol style talent show. A news anchor spouts propaganda so extreme it might make a Fox News presenter blush. A reality TV participant extracts an in-use tampon and hurls it at a rival. Appalled by this endless stream of TV trash, one man snaps.
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Tim Kroenert | 15 November 2012
A quadriplegic and a virgin, Mark hears from others how disability hinders or enhances their sexual activity, and recalls the humiliation of ejaculating involuntarily while being bathed. It is a human dignity issue for him, but what of the dignity of the 'sex surrogate' whose specialised services he employs?
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Tim Kroenert | 08 November 2012
A grief-stricken Amish man stalks and psychologically tortures the man who murdered his daughter. A Vietnamese veteran seeks vengeance on the American soldiers who slaughtered his fellow villagers. But for one alcoholic writer, the idea of absolving violence through violence jars with his pacifistic leanings.
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Tim Kroenert | 01 November 2012
I've never been a member of a cult, but I do have limited fringe experience of one fervent pentecostal church. The Master's portrayal of cult life chimes disturbingly with that experience. The cult members are attracted not just to the promise of meaning and belonging, but also to the eerie comfort of having someone else do their thinking.
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A narcissistic journalist's attempts to reunite with a former girlfriend reflect a human desire to resolve regret by returning to the past. Resolution for him lies in the agony and necessity of letting go. For his cynical intern and her eccentric friend, however, hope may be found in more metaphysical possibilities.
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At a Fourth of July party this past Monday, a friend recounted her weekend to me. Unbeknownst to her, I was in charge of writing a story about Handy Market for this week's issue. My new friend told me about how on Saturday she went to Handy Market for their weekly barbecue. While twirling a sparkler in the air, Morgan Wynn from Oklahoma said:
"We just heard about Handy Market a month ago, and have gone twice now. As a Southern girl, I'm hard to please when it comes to barbecue. But they've really got their food down pat. It makes me less homesick in a way; I don't have to call my mom as much!"
Established in the early '40s, Handy Market has been an integral part of Burbank commerce for nearly as long as Burbank has been around itself. As the Burbank Centennial approaches on July 8, Handy Market still stands proud as a first-rate establishment and has been under the same ownership since 1970. A neighborhood full service grocer, they are known for their great quality meats as well as their fresh produce stocked daily. Their beef is choice aged natural; their chicken is locally raised in California. They have an impressive deli where they make all their own salads and sandwiches; in fact, they've been voted "Best Sandwich in Burbank" in the Burbank Leader going 15 years in a row! At Handy Market, they've also extended their top-notch food to catering and craft services.
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with a limit of one coupon per person.
Just bring this article in and ask for Alan.
A busy man, I recently had the pleasure to meet owner Alan Arzoian. His warmth was genuine as he told me the importance of being a part of the community.
"I feel blessed to do business in Burbank. It really does feel like a small town where everyone knows one another. We like to keep our doors open to the community; we've done it for the past forty years and will for many more to come," says the second generation Arzoian — with the third generation closely involved in the family business.
They have free grocery delivery for those unable to shop themselves. The aforementioned famous Saturday barbecue is a hit with the locals, as is the newer weeknight dinner program. Homemade family-sized dinners are ready to serve, five nights a week, with a changing weekly menu. Recently I enjoyed meatloaf night, with mashed potatoes and gravy on the side – perfect for the working person or the culinary inept!
For Alan Arzoian, being an integral patch in the quilt of Burbank is gratifying in the rare moments when he gets to look inward.
"New customers come in and are surprised by our selection and setting. The family feel and warmth [at Handy Market]made a recent customer exclaim, 'I haven't seen a store like this since I've been back home in Nebraska!'" Or Oklahoma? At Handy Market, home is a state of mind.
Handy Market is open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. seven days a week. It's on the corner of Magnolia and Buena Vista at 2514 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. Just look for the big "Handy Market" sign. For more information, call (818) 848-2500.

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The increase in foreign investments in Turkey has produced a parallel rise in the number of foreign executives. According to those who have previously lived in different countries, Turkey is not a ...
The increase in foreign investments in Turkey has produced a parallel rise in the number of foreign executives. According to those who have previously lived in different countries, Turkey is not a very difficult country. But those who have left their native lands for the first time can find life a little difficult. As a result, expats want to meet with people who are like them and benefit from their experiences.
Foreign executives who come to Turkey for work come together in various associations and organizations with people from their own cultures and countries in order to get to know each other and to share their experiences. Moreover, as a result of these NGOs and associations which they have established they are able to make new business contacts and expand their social circles. These associations, which offer a broad range of opportunities, from social activities to help with finding solutions to problems they may face, provide support for new expats who are getting used to Turkey. Members have the chance to benefit from the experience, whether positive or negative, of others. What makes the Expat Suite different is that it brings together business leaders from many different countries.
The Most Sociable Expats
Many of the foreign businessmen who are well known in the Turkish business community belong to at least one association. For example, Sony Eurasia General Manager Mohsen Noohi is a member of associations and institutions such as Kemer Country, YASED, GM Club, British Businessmen's Group (BBG). At YASED, Noohi follows the agenda and participates in the association's activities as a foreign investor. The GM Club and BBG help members build on the connections they established with high level executives from other countries. Mohsen Noohi says that he likes to use Kemer Country for sports, playing tennis and squash and swimming with his children.
In any case, we can hardly call DHL Express Regional Director Michel Akavi a foreigner as he was born in Istanbul to a French mother and Italian father. Akavi is a very sociable expat. He is a member of the German Chamber of Commerce, the Italian Chamber of Commerce and the French Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he also a member of Professional Managers and Turk Trade. He is deputy board chairman of the Istanbul International Community School (IICS). The fact that Akavi is a member of Professional Managers shows that it serves as a serious, effective platform for the sharing of information between professional executives. Akavi participates in an average of three association meetings a month, as well as attending many functions in a social capacity.
Where Americans Meet
The Turkish American Businessmen's Association (TABA/AMCHAM) is a very active association which brings together Turkish and American business people. TABA/AMCHAM has 850 members, including leading American companies in Turkey such as Philip Morris Sabancı, 3M, Colgate Palmolive, the Ritz-Carlton Istanbul and the American Hospital. Members meet once a month. Association officials explain the reason why American expats living in Turkey become members as follows: "We generally meet once a month depending on the activities and functions. This is a very important opportunity for them. The various receptions, openings, invitations, trips, cultural-artistic activities and the activities which we organize together with the US Commercial Attaché enable our members to establish connections not only with each other but also with commercial organizations coming from the US."
In addition to being a communications platform for its members, TABA/AMCHAM
also creates an environment for the exchange of cultural, political and economic ideas between the two countries.
Where Do The British Socialize?
The place where the Britons living in Turkey socialize the most is the British Chamber of Trade. The association provides a social environment for a small number of British citizens living in Turkey. According to data from the British Chamber of Commerce, it has 76 members. Most of the British executives working in Turkey serve in posts such as board chairman, deputy chairman, company partner, sales and marketing manager, regional director and general manager.
Tim Bright, who is one of the members of the British Chamber of Commerce, is also the head of the British Business Group. The group has 100 members and meets regularly every month. Bright explains why expats join the association as follows: "These associations provide me both with the opportunity to meet other members of the business community and also to socialise with people from my own country. In addition. I also make presentations with the British Consulate on topics such as how to do business in Turkey."
The Dutch And Germans
The Turkish-Dutch Businessmen's Association has 260 members. 30 percent of them are Dutch. 70 percent of the member companies are Turkish companies with Dutch partners. The association provides Dutch expats with lots of opportunities for socializing. It organizes cultural activities, special celebrations during the year related to Dutch traditions and sports activities. Fortis Pensions and Life A.Ş. General Manager Barned Van Dam is of the association's members. Van Dam says that they frequently come together to socialize. He explains the aims of the association as follows: "It provides a network for support to people and members of their families living outside their native lands and enables people to make friends."
There Are 5,000 French People In Turkey
Their Associations Were Established 122 Years Ago
75 percent of the 250 French companies in Turkey are based in İstanbul. There are a total of 5,000 French people living in Turkey. The Turkish French Business Association employs 45 people. It was established in 1885 and represents both Turkish and French business people.
It Has Offices In İstanbul And İzmir
The headquarters of the Turkish French Business Association is in İstanbul and it also has a local office in İzmir. The association was established to assist with the development of commercial and economic relations between Turkey and France. There are 22 Turkish and French business people on its board.
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Another pin and weld question
When I pin and weld a brake on and ar does the pin need to be on the top or can it be on the bottom of the barrel?
heres a little trick drill the hole where the pin will stick out on top then you can use the pin as the filler metal either by tig welding or oxy acetylene welding. fuse the pin to the brake and get off of it
make sure to use a heat sink on the inside of the barrel and use a wet towel to rest the brake on to use as a heat sink for the brake with the pin facing up so uou have a good position to fuse the join, a wet barrel mop will work.
file the weld flush after allowing to cool
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M.A. in Interreligious Studies: Engagement at the intersection of religion and cultures
The Graduate Theological Union is "where religion meets the world," but for 50 years, it has also been a place where the world's religions engage each other. The establishment of the Richard S. Dinner Center for Jewish Studies and the Center for Islamic Studies, and the partnership with the Institute of Buddhist Studies allows and encourages students to critically engage faith traditions inside and outside the classroom. Despite this culture of dialogue, there has not yet been an explicit field of study.
"As faculty, we can bring in the interreligious component to 'regular' classes, such as ethics or art."
— Marianne Farina, C.S.C.
Assistant Professor, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
The M.A. in Interreligious Studies resulted from a faculty-led initiative inspired by the work that students were already doing. Thomas Cattoi, Assistant Professor of Christology and Cultures at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, said "In my six years at the GTU, I've served on a number of thesis committees with interreligious topics, especially Christianity and Buddhism. Much of this research has been under the guise of theology, history, or spirituality."
By formalizing this work into an official concentration, students can focus their coursework rather than cobbling components together from other areas. They will also be able to take more courses in interreligious dialogue, comparative religions or theologies, or simply in different traditions which they then synthesize on their own.
Marianne Farina, C.S.C., Assistant Professor at the Dominican School for Philosophy and Theology, adds, "The interreligious perspective is not exclusive to classes designed to be comparative or dialogical. As faculty, we can bring in the interreligious component to 'regular' classes, such as ethics or art."
The term Interreligious Studies is a break from the commonly used terms like Comparative Theology or Comparative Religion. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Associate Professor of Church History at Church Divinity School of the Pacific, who also served on the proposal's committee, noted the distinction, "The word theology is Christian specific. Colleagues from Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism didn't recognize themselves in the word theology. We also did not want a course of study in which Christianity was the primary reference point with another tradition. So, in choosing the term "interreligious" (acknowledging the problem with the very term "religion" as a Western category), we wanted to describe this area of study as inclusive … not theological study per se, but rather critical reflections upon the intersection of religious traditions and cultures."
Five students have been admitted to the new M.A. in Interreligious Studies for fall 2012.
"The methodology of comparative religion is one legitimate approach in Interreligious Studies. Comparative religion often assumes the role of an outsider observing religious phenomena. In Interreligious Studies, a committed practitioner of one tradition can engage and study with other traditions while maintaining their religious subjectivity. Not to say that's what everyone will do, but it's another approach one could take," Joslyn-Siemiatkoski explains.
The potential for this area is promising as practitioners of the world's religions are in closer proximity than ever, particularly in the developed world. Joslyn-Siemiatkoski hopes that eventually Interreligious Studies will become a doctoral area. And Cattoi thinks it might lead to theological immersion trips or exchanges with international theological schools. Farina hopes that it will draw more students of various faith traditions into the classroom where they can foment the interreligious experiences.
The proposing committee noted growth in this academic discipline in the past decade. Other institutions, including Boston College, Georgetown University, and Catholic Theological Union have begun offering concentrations in comparative theology, religious pluralism, and Interreligious Dialogue, respectively, in their graduate degrees.
The creation of an Interreligious Studies area at the GTU places the school among only a few theological institutions embracing this emerging field.
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Need Help With Sugar Box Party Favors
Sugar Work By thecountrypetal Updated 24 Sep 2006 , 2:12am by Suebee
We seen it on food network sugar rush - They made a small trincket box out of sugar - it had a lid and they decorated the top with royal icing.
Anyway - we have looked all over for directions on how to make these boxs.
Does ANYONE know how to do these.
The sugar was hard and crystalized so the box held its shape and so you could put little candy favors inside of it.
please email me [email protected]
I just made some this passt week... they are quite easy... the sugar mixture is the same as if you were making panoramic eggs... and the top is just pastillage or gumpaste... I'll try to upload a picture for you
please share the information and the pictures with the rest of us. The candy box sounds like a great gift for the holidays.
I do them for weddings. I don't have a picture to upload. Hopefuly soon. They are so easy. Cookie cutters work gerat for the lids! You can add any kind of decoration that you can think of. I use ribbon to hold them together.
Good Luck!!!!
I uploaded a couple of pictures, when i get my camera back later... I'll upload a better picture... my boxes are filled with honey crystal almonds...
If any of you can share the directions and recipe I would love you for it and any tips you have that make it easier to make these.
These are the directions to making an egg... just apply this same technique to any shape.. a cup, a candle former or glass candle/votive holder...
Hope this helps
thank you
here are pictures of the ones i seen on Sugar Rush that we fell in love with
www.gailwatsoncake.com --- click on favors and you will see the boxs.
this is completely weird - my post disappeard from the forum and ended up in my email.
Anyway - what is best the water or the egg white ?? which holds up better
someone told me that these fall apart in the humidity
any tips or tricks ?
You use water and meringue powder instead of egg white... the m.p. makes it dry harder/faster... I have made panoramic eggs and these boxes and they haven't fallen apart... my eggs from Easter are still in perfect condition... They are supposed to last... forever if taken care of... hope this helps.
how much of each? MP and water
I'd love to learn to make these.
for every 4 1/2 -5 cups of sugar.. about 2 teaspoons of m.p. and for water... you want a wet sand consistency.. maybe a little less than 1 tablespoon per cup of sugar... You can't have it too wet or the shape won't hold... play with it to get the feel of it.... the m.p. isn't required so if you don't have any just use the water...
I did sugar boxes from a site off the internet. http://www.mexicansugarskull.com/mexicansugarskull/recipe.htm
It worked great.
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What's this? Oh, shit, I must have wrote this when I blacked out. Well, here it is anyways... Awesome Sauce 01:23, 9 March 2008 (UTC)
- Well of COURSE I was going to click on this. ~Minitrue Sir SysRq! Talk! Sex! =/ GUN • WotM • RotM • AotM • VFH • SK • PEEING • HP • BFF @ 20:20 Mar 9
|Not great, and by Cajek's scale this article falls into the danger range of being VFD'd. (if it were on the mainspace) I really think that this article fails in its base concept, so I won't completely mark you down for humor. You had some okay moments in here, for instance, "the established YGNYG gay rules ("You're gay" "No, you're gay")" sure made me smile. Good job there. But the gay jokes go way too far beyond funny. I'm not trying to give you any of that liberal guilt that a lot of reviewers like to dish out when it comes to humor about minorities, but I'm really more offended on the level that I'm a comedy writer. I think I'm getting a little closer to the root of the problem about this page, which is more in the concept category.
|Oi. Waaay too in-jokey. I think I've already crossed the line of making terrible in jokes, making it totally unnecessary for you to attempt to do so. You can't exactly go bashing admins and dragging other users (including myself, I had to click edit to make sure there was no {{USERNAME}} template going on. On the other hand, I'm honored to think that I might be notable enough to be quoted in an in-joke article.) into the fray with you. Also, it's really hard to make good gay jokes. I think that the best place to look for good gay jokes would be the Gay page. It was rewritten not too long ago, so it should still be pretty fresh. This is pretty much a dead concept, and I would advise against writing an article like this.
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|I guess the rest of the review is kind of irrelevant, since I basically just told you "don't write this article." But I guess I can still tell you that your prose is pretty good, and that your writing style is adequate. There's not too much of a spin required for your topic, so you didn't use any unique writing techniques or anything. There were some errors with your grammar and spelling. Run it over to UN:PS if you feel like you have to. The formatting seems fine. I don't have much else for you here.
|Your images are pretty bad, since the first one is completely text based and I'm just sick of seeing that second one all over the place. I would recommend changing some images. Try including an album cover from Spang's music. Try getting some other pictures involving Spang in various suggestive positions. Then again, on second thought, don't. Just find something better to write about.
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|To be honest, I don't think that this would survive on the mainspace. Articles that openly attack admins for no real reason generally don't. Also, it kinda stinks of IRC. I'd be curious to hear your side of the story as to this article's conception. What's the point? Because at face value, this just looks like a bunch of gay jokes coupled with familiar names.
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Well, as far as why I made this article, it wasn't really as a form of admin-bashing (honestly, I think Spang is actually one of the nicer admins), more to give people a chuckle for an article creating a whole gay-life for someone they knew. I wasn't going to put it on the mainspace, obviously, since most people wouldn't know what the hell I was talking about (as evidenced by the talk page). I had no idea the whole gay thing had been done to death around here, or I would have made it about something else. As far as the whole misquote thing goes, I probably should have snuck more misquote humor in besides the two inconspicuous remarks. Gay images didn't seem to be very widespread around here, so I just grabbed a couple I thought were gayest. It's gonna stay on my userpage, don't worry. 188.8.131.52 01:28, 10 March 2008 (UTC)


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 30/11/2012 (1725 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Congratulations to you and your staff on reaching your milestone 140th birthday. What a remarkable and enduring record of serving our community.
The Winnipeg Press Club is proud and honoured to have been associated with the Free Press and with several generations of its owners and employees for 125 of those years.
As both the newspaper and the press club continue to evolve and to adapt for our changing environment, we look forward to maintaining our relationship into the future -- whatever challenges it may hold.
A birthday gift? What do you get for the newspaper that has everything, when you're a press club with limited resources?
Of course, the storied "Dafoe Desk" is ready to make its return trip to the Free Press. From 1899 to 1944, J.W. Sifton and J.W. Dafoe enjoyed a combined 45 historic years behind that desk. During the decades following its presentation to the Winnipeg Press Club by the Sifton family, it has been a meeting and board room table, a "drinking and dining" table and home to countless Beer and Skits writing sessions. If this desk had a guest book -- what a treasure that will be.
Another small "gift." Browsing through our earliest Winnipeg Press Club minute books, I hoped to find a record of past Winnipeg Free Press birthdays. Instead, I discovered minutes of two November press club meetings held at the Free Press in the 1920s. While many of our meetings have been held there, each of these reports holds some historical interest. The November 1926 meeting in J.W. Sifton's office mentions an upcoming "News writers in Canadian history" address. The November 1929 executive meeting in the Free Press board room had an assortment of "memorable Manitobans" present or mentioned -- and the minutes tell the tale of a quashed attempt to play an undignified joke on T.B. Roberton of the Free Press. Enjoy.
Wendy Hart
Winnipeg Press Club


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Parka, the new must-have
Prehistoric in origins, used by populations that lived in extremely cold weathers, the parka, that literally means "animal skin", was actually created with bears, foxes and seals furs.
Recently it was revisited and modernized, using different materials such as high-tech fabrics, cotton, wool, nylon and it appeared several times on runways and worn by celeberities of the likes of Kate Moss.
Also Parajumpers introduces this garment in the Flea Market line, both in the classical version for men, with internal and external pockets and detachable hoody, and in the version for women, slightly longer and flared, enhancing the female figure.
Parajumpers parka is realized in water-resistant panama cotton fabric with stonewash treatement and has a clear reference to the military world, also due to the chosen colours, which are mimetic green, sand and blue navy.
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One of Truro's grandest houses has come on the market for the first time in almost 100 years and is already attracting "significant interest."
Tremorvah House, described as being in the Victorian Gothic style, lies at the end of a driveway off Tremorvah Crescent. It was built in 1845 by Sir Philip Prothero Smith, four times former Mayor of Truro and Under-Sheriff of Cornwall, as a home for himself and his new wife.
The house sits among more than one-and-a-half acres of land which were originally public gardens and a popular visitor attraction in the early 1800s. Nothing now remains of the gardens, apart from a belt of mature trees shielding Penhaligon Court from Tregolls Road.
Tremorvah House was bought from Sir Prothero Smith's widow by ship owner, Richard Chellew. On his death in 1929 the estate was sold to the Diocese of Truro. The house was last occupied in the early 1900s as the former head quarters of Cornish Mutual Services.
It is now owned by a consortium of local hoteliers, who also own the nearby Alverton Manor Hotel and the Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth, who have put it on the market.
Rob Redgrave, from Miller Commercial who are jointly marketing the property with agents Vickery Holman, said: "Despite the building's grandeur and its central Truro location, Tremorvah House has been 'off the radar' up until now. It's extremely rate for a property such as this to come onto the market.
"Not surprisingly we have already had serious interest from individuals looking to return the house to a private residence and from developers looking to convert the property into prestige apartments."


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THE gloves were on for a charity boxing day which raised more than £500 for the Mayor's charity.
John Murphy, from Marsh House Gym, held the night at Alford Hall on Manchester Road earlier this month.
Clr Tony Higgins (Lab - Fairfield and Howlwy) said: "I attended the fight night and the atmosphere was electric and for Marsh House gym to raise this money was appreciated and valued."
Mayor Clr Peter Carey added: "This has further proved the growing sense of community spirit in the ward of Fairfield and Howley."


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Uganda: Construction Sites Closed, Aya Warned - THREE building sites in Kampala where accidents occurred have been closed by the gender and labour ministry, Parliament has heard. [AA Construction]
Ethiopia: Awash Bank's High Rise Building to Change Gimbi Landscape - Awash International Bank (AIB) is to construct the first ever four-storey building in Gimbi Town, West Wellega Zone of Oromia Regional State, 441 Km west of Addis to house its first outlying branch. [AA Construction]
Zimbabwe: Zinara Buys Equipment - The Zimbabwe National Road Authority has purchased road construction equipment worth US$2,6 million from China for use in repairing and maintaining roads throughout the country, an official said on Tuesday. [AA Construction]
Uganda: Chinese Inspect Namboole Stadium - A TEAM of five Chinese experts are in the country to assess damages at Mandela National Stadium Namboole and recommend repairs for the ultra modern sports complex. The team, led by senior technologist Li Fang, will inspect the various facilities at the stadium and report to their foreign aid department. [AA Urbanisation]
Nigeria: Halt the Demolitions - I APPRECIATE the effort of the incumbent Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Senator Adamu Aliero to restore Abuja's master plan, make Abuja the cleanest environment in the world, rid the streets of beggars, ban private commercial vehicles and motorcycles and embargo street trading. Also, I commend the Federal Capital Development Authority under the Minister's watch for re-constructing Kubwa roads. [AA Urbanisation]
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Nigeria: Again, Tears Over Collapsed Building At Idi-Araba - "I spoke with my sister some minutes before the building collapsed. Now I don't know if I can see her again. Oh God, why, why? Kelechi's lamented amidst sobbing, as sympathisers thronged Idi-Araba area of Lagos to console him on Wednesday afternoon over the tragedy of collapsed building in which many are trapped. [AA Construction]
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South Africa: Cancelled Deal to Cost M&R R5 Billion - CONSTRUCTION group Murray & Roberts (M&R) said yesterday a joint venture contract for the construction of the Tameer Towers project in Abu Dhabi in the Middle East, worth R5bn to the company, had been cancelled due to the global financial crisis. [AA Construction]
Rwanda: 6,000 Hotel Rooms Needed By 2012 - The projection comes at a time when the country has been ranked among the top 10 travel destinations by travel guide Lonely Planet, which is likely to result in more tourists visiting the country. This will put extra pressure on the 163 hotels currently operating. [AA Construction]
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Mafikeng - The Rooiground Housing Development Project will begin next week and is expected to provide 1 000 housing units to the families living in the Rooiground informal settlement outside Mafikeng.
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The project had been delayed because the previously appointed contractor was intimidated, threatened with violence and ultimately dismissed from site by some of the residents in October 2007.
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Nigeria: Vandals Besiege Nnamani's N1Billion Mansion in Enugu - Vandals are now on a looting spree at the palatial mansion of the former Enugu State Governor, Chimaroke Nnamani. [AA Urbanisation]
Zimbabwe: Ramotswa Steel in Deep Financial Trouble - Ramotswa Steel's hopes of getting a rescue package from its Zimbabwean holding company, Ziscosteel, look increasingly bleak after the parent company admitted it is technically insolvent. [AA Urbanisation]
Uganda: Engineer, Contractor Held Over Nakivubo Trench - AN engineer and private contractor were on Monday arrested for digging a trench in the Nakivubo Market Place Road, which the Police said had caused jam in the area. [AA Construction]
Uganda: Stop Work On High-Risk Sites - The Police have blacklisted 27 buildings under construction in Kampala and asked the Government to take action. [AA Construction]
Uganda: 'Developer Adjacent to Collapsed Site Altered Plans' - THE developer of the site adjacent to a city building which collapsed recently killing four people altered construction plans, Kampala City Council (KCC) has said. [AA Construction]
Nigeria: Two Die, Many Trapped in Lagos Building Collapse - IT was a day of wailing yesterday in Lagos, as two persons died and many trapped as a four-storey building on 35 Ojerinde Street, Idi-Araba, collapsed. [AA Construction]
Uganda: KCC Not Aware of Unsafe City Buildings - Kampala city council says is not aware of the risky buildings in the city. [AA Urbanisation]
Nigeria: Minister Decries Dearth of Local Building Materials - Minister of State for Works, Housing and Urban Development, Mrs. Grace Ekpewhre, has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow pace of growth of the building materials sub-sector in the country, saying the country needed to look inward and improve the quality of its local building materials to reduce cost of housing. [AA Construction]
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WARSAW – The seemingly never-ending debate over the eurozone's fiscal problems has focused excessively on official bailouts, in particular the proposed purchase of government bonds on a massive scale by the European Central Bank. Indeed, we are warned almost daily – by the International Monetary Fund and others – that if bailout efforts are not greatly expanded, the euro will perish.
For some, this stance reflects the benefits that they would gain from such purchases; for others, it reflects mistaken beliefs. Creditors obviously support bailing out debtor countries to protect themselves. Many political leaders also welcome official crisis lending, which can ease market pressure on them. The media, meanwhile, always thrives on being the bearers of bad news.
Mistaken beliefs, on the other hand, are reflected in metaphors like "contagion" and "domino effect," which imply that financial markets become blind, virulent, and indiscriminate when they are disturbed. Such terms provoke fear that, once confidence in any one country is lost, all others are in danger.
According to this logic, it follows that only a formidable countervailing power – such as massive official intervention – can halt the ravenous dynamics of financial markets. Widespread use of expressions like "aim a bazooka at the eurozone," and "it's them or us," demonstrates a pervasive Manichean view of financial-market behavior vis-à-vis governments.


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Venture capitalists pony up faith in Pittsburgh
Venture capitalists poured more than twice the amount of money into Pittsburgh companies in 2014 as they did the previous year, highlighting the region's growing reputation as a center for lucrative investment opportunities.
Annual venture capital dollars committed to local companies totaled $338 million last year, up from $138 million in 2013, according to Pittsburgh Today, which tracks regional economic trends with the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Social and Urban Research.
The size of deals grew, too. Total dollars increased even though fewer companies attracted investors — 79 in 2014, compared with 91 the year before.
Venture-backed businesses have had success nationwide, with both initial public offerings and merger and acquisitions on the rise, and lately have promised investors better returns than stocks or bonds.
Armed with extra cash, firms are hungry for opportunities at a time when Pittsburgh's entrepreneurial ecosystem is maturing, said Gary Glausser, chief investment officer at Innovation Works.
"VCs are actively searching for opportunities, and I think they've recognized that this region has generated some awesome companies," he said.
The total venture capital dollars coming to this area are a fraction of technology hubs such as San Francisco, which attracted $22.4 billion in venture capital money in 2014, up from $12 billion the previous year. But Pittsburgh is becoming a go-to place for startup investments, Glausser said.
Carnegie Mellon University and Pitt are doing more than just pumping out ideas and talent — they are dedicating resources to help entrepreneurs get businesses off the ground.
"Basically, the universities are really pushing to commercialize technologies, and they've done a great job from that aspect," Glausser said. "I think those aspects are really fueling opportunities for venture capital firms."
Thorley Industries LLC, which has ties to Carnegie Mellon and makes infant products under the name 4moms, secured $41 million last year from Massachusetts-based Castanea Partners and existing investor Bain Capital Ventures.
Thorley isn't the only local company to garner interest from outside of Pittsburgh. Boston-based Volition Capital made a $15 million investment in The Resumator Inc., a company that provides software to help managers screen job applicants.
"It's great to see local companies performing at a national level," said Ned Renzi, a founding partner at Strip District-based Birchmere Ventures.
Cloud-based software companies have been popular with venture firms, and Pittsburgh has a few that made multimillion-dollar deals this year. The Resumator was one of those, as was NoWait, which developed an app that restaurants use to notify customers that a table is ready by sending text messages to their phones. NoWait raised $10 million last year in a round of financing led by Ohio-based Drive Capital.
The market for venture financing was very active last year. Venture capital funds lately have outperformed stocks and attracted investors seeking large returns, according to the National Venture Capital Association. Venture firms nationwide raised $29.8 billion in 2014, compared to $17.7 billion in 2013, Glausser said. And the size of the opportunities is growing as many companies choose to stay private for longer, giving them time to mature.
"There's a lot of money chasing a lot of deals," said Ray Leach, a board member of the National Venture Capital Association and CEO of the Cleveland economic development group JumpStart Inc. "It's also some of the fundamentals of the economy. Where can you go to generate a (high return) in a low-interest rate U.S. economy?"
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We had a great cruise!!: MSC Musica Cruise Review by Aussie7
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We had a great cruise!!
Destination: Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
Embarkation: Venice
We were a little worried after reading some of the reviews but I have to say we had a terrific cruise!
This is our first cruise so we have nothing to compare it to but the ship was beautiful, the food was plentiful and very good and the itinerary was terrific. The staff were very friendly and they loved the kids.
Our room was an inside room (No. 12025) but it was a little bigger than normal as it was a disabled room. This gave the kids a bit more room. My sister had a balcony room overlooking the rear of the ship (No. 9212) which she loved and my parents also had a balcony room on the side of the ship which was perfect for a couple (No. 9016).
The beds were comfortable and service by cabin staff was amazing. They made our beds morning and night, More changed the bath towels everyday and cleaned everyday. Every night when we came back to your room they had made our kids beds with there toys sitting differently....popping there heads up over the blankets...the kids loved it.
We actually embarked/disembarked the ship at Dubrovnik as this suited us, and MSC was very accommodating. As we were the only ones doing this we had no problems or delays.
The ship is massive and the staff do a great job keeping it clean. There are 2 pools for adults, 2 pools for kids and 2 spas. I was very busy around the pool and it sometimes took a while to find a spare sun lounge but that is to be expected as our cruise was full. The entertainment around the pool during the day was good fun to watch (although a little loud). If we wanted some peace & quiet than we simply choose sun lounges at the other end of the deck.
The pools were a bit cold. (Our tour 28th May-4th June). It was only on the last day that I would go in the water (but I'm use to the Australian water temperatures). The kids still swam every day.
The food was great....and I love good food:
BREAKFAST: The buffet breakfast in "Gli Archi" Cafeteria was a little crazy, as everyone is trying to eat and then disembark, but it never took us too long to find a table and you can even take your food out to a table near the pool which is really nice. (Choose the non-smoking side if you don't smoke!). Choose from cereal, omelettes/eggs, bacon, baked beans, toast, bread rolls, cheese, hams, croissants, Danish's, fruit salad/apples/bananas, yoghurt, orange/pineapple juice, tea (not really good black tea so may want to bring your own but plenty of herbal choices).
You also have other options apart from the buffet. You can have a sit down breakfast in "L'Oleandro Restaurant" or order a continental breakfast to be delivered to you room for no extra charge.
LUNCH: Buffet served in "Gli Archi". Menu various but there is plenty of variety....you won't go hungry.
DINNER: Most nights we chose to have a sit down dinner (7:30 sitting) at the "Le Maxim's" restaurant. (The table was pre-booked before our tour). This was a beautiful restaurant and the food was amazing. The menu changed each night and you had to choose an entree, main & dessert (each had about 3 choices). I could not fault the food! If you like to drink wine and are on a bit of a budget than a tip is to not buy the wine package but just buy the carafe of white or red house wine (Cost was 7 Euros for about 4 glasses).
If you would prefer to than you can go to the buffet instead of a sit down meal. Or if you go for a sit down meal and are still hungry....which I very much doubt....you can go to the buffet afterwards. There is no shortage of food.
VENICE: It is beautiful look into Venice as the ship arrives and departs. We had already been to Venice a couple of times so did not do a tour and don't know if one is really needed. If you do some research beforehand and know what you want to see than it is really easy to walk everywhere. When we hopped of the boat we purchased tickets on the public ferry. I was the cheapest way. We then had to walk for about 10mins to get to the ferry. Plenty of other people were doing it so it was easy enough to find.
BARI: We hopped on the ship's bus which takes you into town. Where the bus stops there are tour operators offering there tours by either bus or train. Both had commentary in 4 languages and took you directly back to the ship once the tour was finished, which was perfect. We took the train and found it pretty good....the kids loved it. (Cost 20 Euro for adults and free for the kids. They were going to charge for my sister's 2 kids who are 10 & 12 but they quickly changed when we looked at the bus tour instead). In general I don't think Bari has as much to offer as other places ports we visited.
KATAKOLON: We arranged for a private tour with George from taxi katakolon. (www.taxikatakolon.com) He was very professional and will create the tour that suits your group. He took us to the Archaeological Site, (we did not do the Museum as we didn't think the kids would love it), shopping in the village of Olympia, tour of area and we stopped at the beach for lunch and a swim. Cost 130 Euros per taxi. We had 3 taxis' so George gave a discount to 125 Euros per car. Our driver was Takis and he spoke excellent English and was great with the kids.
SANTORINI TOUR: It was a little frustrating disembarking for the ship as thee was another cruise ship in port. We arrange a private tour with Markos from www.privatesantorinitours.com. We are so glad we arranged it as you would not get to see anything of the island without a tour. This is one port were a tour is necessary. Our driver Andrea was very good. He met us at the top of the cable car. We then walked a short way to our mini bus. He took us all around the island but we were a little short on time as we had to be back to the bottom of the cable car by 2:15pm (earlier than normal due to the port being busy). This is a beautiful island with excellent photo opportunities. (Mini bus which seated 15 was 85 Euros per hour. Our tour was for 3hrs but take a little longer if you can).
MYKONOS: I was going to stay of the ship at Mykonos as I had been there before but I'm so glad I didn't. We had dinner on the waterfront and the sun was setting....wow....and there are beautiful little streets to walk around. A perfect was to spend and hour or two.
PIRAEUS: We arranged a private tour and had one minibus & a taxi for the 10 of us. Andreas from www.taxidrives.gr was great. It cost 300 Euro in total excluding entry fees. If you would like a guide to walk with you around the Acropolis than you can arrange that while you're there but it is very expensive. We also visited the Temple of Zeus and the Parliament house to watch the changing of the Guards.
CORFU: We probably should have stayed on the ship! This is the only place we didn't enjoy. We decided to hop on a train tour of the city was a mistake....very boring and there was absolutely nothing of interest on the tour. Streets are quite nice and if you haven't bought enough presents than you could do some last minute shopping but otherwise relax on the ship...just my opinion!
DUBROVNIK: Well this is the most amazing city. We stayed there for a week before the cruise as this is where we disembarked. I would suggest that you do the Walls & Wars tour (Cost 70 kn). Visit www.dubrovnikwalks.com for times. The walk gave some insight into the effects of the war and also had fantastic views of the old town. This is a must do. Afterwards walk the streets with an ice-cream in hand or have lunch in on of the hundreds of restaurants.
More about the ship....Kids club was great. All of the staff spoke pretty good English and our kids aged 3-12yrs kept asking to go so that speaks volumes. Great just to give the parents a break!
In case someone is wondering the smoking never bothered us. My husband really hates smoke and he never complained once. There is a smoking side of the ship and everyone seemed to follow the rules. No smoking inside that I saw.
The ship also has a hospital. We know this because our son fell out of bed in the middle of the night (3am)...no fault of the ship...and hit his head. It was a freak accident and required stiches. We phoned reception and they had the doctor waiting for us in the ship hospital by the time we got there. The lady doctor gave him 3 stiches and did a great job. I think it cost us 70 Euro but it was well worth it to have that service.
I have to mention the Theatre. We thought the preformances were great. Quite professional. They only go for 45/60mins and are mostly in English.
If you are young and looking for somewhere to party than I don't think this is the ship for you. There really isn't much to do at night. There is nice piano lounges etc but not a party scene.
I think that might be enough information! I hope it helps someone. I know that reading reviews before I left helped me.
In conclusion, everyone in our group, aged 3 to 66 loved the cruise! We may just be easy to please......but to impress all 10 of us it must have been pretty good. At the end of the day though your holiday will always be what YOU make it! Less
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Cabin review: 312025
12025 Inside Disabled room. Quite bit. Did not have a problem with noise even though it is near to the stairs and lifts. 9212 Outside Balcony overlooking the rear of the ship. Excellent views. Quiet. 9016 Outside Balcony on the side of the ship. Excellent views. Quiet.
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Cape Town - Removing life orientation (LO) from the Grade 12 examinable curriculum will probably result in a lower pass rate, says the task team appointed to investigate the standard of the national senior certificate.
"The pass rate of the traditional low-achieving pupil group (in the Basic Pass and the Higher Certificate) will probably fall, as LO's disproportionately high marks are currently inflating pupils' marks at the lowest levels," read the report.
It was recommended that LO be removed "from the promotion requirements for the national senior certificate".
"Reduce the Grade 12 LO content, retaining sections related to physical education and career counselling during Grade 12 without either of these topics being assessed."
Other recommendations included:
* Assess pupils on LO at the end of Grade 11 as a prerequisite for entrance into matric.
* Focus assessment of LO in Grade 10 and 11 on citizen education.
* Teachers with training and qualifications in LO should be deployed to schools.
The task team members said there were a number of challenges facing the subject.
"While it is widely acknowledged that the content of the curriculum and the learning outcomes are valuable for this age group, the subject does not enjoy the prestige of other subjects and so is often not given serious attention or not taught well. This relatively low prestige and neglect is exacerbated by LO being assessed internally and not in the public examination."
The team noted that LO was "widely valued as an important subject to inculcate morals and values" and to provide physical education and career advice to pupils.
An examination of raw LO results from 2009 to 2013 found:
* Marks were "consistently inflated" in underperforming schools.
* Marks were "sometimes reduced" in better performing schools.
* Schools tended to inflate marks at distinction level.
* LO marks inflated the national pass rate.
* LO achievement was significantly above the majority of other subjects and did not correlate with performance in other subjects.
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FOREST Green chairman Dale Vince believes the future is green under new boss Ady Pennock.
Vince will be glad to see the back of 2013 after parting company with former boss and close friend David Hockaday in October.
Vince said: "Every time I see the team play under this manager we play better.
"Incrementally we're getting tighter and more consistent and I'm full of hope for 2014.
"Previously we would go ahead in games and just fall apart, but you don't see that any more.
Rovers are nine points off the top five following the postponement of the match at Aldershot Town on New Year's Day, but Vince insists Rovers can still hit the play-offs.
"I think the play-offs are still within reach and a lot of people think so. Mathematically it is easily a possibility.
"The season is barely halfway done and we're not too many points behind, so we've just got to keep winning games."
Vince will sanction any new signings in the January Transfer Window, but says changes are already underway.
" I see the team changing with every game that Ady gets under his belt and the more time he has to coach them and shows them how he wants to play.
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I am coming to you with this post after having attended a general session of 5,300 business students that took place at the base of the washington monument in washington! It was a site to behold, I am not sure there is a way to describe all that just took place. There was dancing, leadership, and life altering realities. As an advisor for nearly 63 students it is humbling to see such a site.
I want to take time and share while it is fresh. I did a workshop today about the Digital Publishing Suite. Normal attendance to the sessions are about 30-50 people. If you are really good an have a great topic it can get up to 80. My workshop was "From InDesign to the iPad, the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite." I had 220 pre registered for my workshop. They moved my presenting room twice. I found out about the mass that was coming only days prior to the workshop. I have been unsure if I am up to the task of being an AEL, if I am qualified, if I know enough. So with doubts in my head I went in to the session confident that I knew my software. In all honesty with as much humbleness as I can muster I did us proud! It rocked from beginning to end. I get too excited at times and it can detract but I was able to maintain my composure and really have a great session. They were turning people away cause there were no seats left 3 min into my session. I used some files that were provided by Adobe which worked great! It was the best session I have ever done. Not one thing when wrong, not one key stroke was out of place. I had answers that were fun and realistic.
The audience consisted of several state directors of Career Technical Education, Local Advisors, and students ranging from 15-40 yrs. the message to them all was CS5.5 and how it changed the way we interact with InDesign. Ooohs and Awes around the room. I am excited to share it with all of you this summer at the AEL Summer Meeting.
Last thing, I have been invited to meet with the assistant Secratray for the Department of Education While I am in Washington DC. I was asked to be one of 15 panelists to answer questions about education trends. I was chosen to provide insight about the current and future trends of technology education. I will let you know how it all goes on Friday. Please send me your thoughts and ideas about the current trends of technology education so that I can provide a collaborative answer from the Adobe Education Leaders. I would like to try and make sure our voice is heard.
Dana I live in Richmond but am interested in connecting with folks who are are using CS5 I have it and am just learning its capacity. I desire to keep learning can you let me know when there is another event
Well I have stuff going on all the time but it doesn't usually take place out east as I am based out of Idaho. I am working on some Captivate curriculum for CS5 centered around photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. I will be publishing it to the Education Exchange so if you keep an eye out for that it may be helpful.
What an outstanding opportunity, I hope it turned out well.


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Harlequins prop Mark Lambert insists the days of fearing the Leicester Tigers front row are long gone.
Having spent his entire career at the Stoop, 27-year-old Lambert admits he would have felt anxious about facing a much-feared Tigers pack in seasons gone by.
It took until 2011 for Harlequins to record a second Premiership win over the Tigers since the tournament began in 1997.
But since then Quins have won three of the past four clashes between the two teams and been crowned Aviva Premiership champions in the process as they got the better of the Tigers in last year's final.
And Lambert admits he cannot wait for Saturday's visit from the Welford Road outfit.
"When I was younger you look at these games with a bit more trepidation, but as you get older you relish the challenge of playing against them," he said.
"You aim to go out and do as best you can against whoever it may could be whether it's [Martin] Castrogiovanni, [Logovi'i] Mulipola or [Marcos] Ayerza.
"We are looking forward to it and it will be a big test for us. You always want to beat Leicester.
"If we win at Leicester it is just four points like if we win any other Premiership game. We have had some good battles in the past few years.
"We are in a position at the moment where we have got eight games left in the Premiership and everyone is desperate to win as many games as possible."
Harlequins host Leicester having lost 17-16 to London Wasps last time out – a game which saw them go 14-0 down to first half tries from Tom Varndell and Christian Wade.
Quins remain on course to achieve an unprecedented treble, currently joint top of the Aviva Premiership and well-placed in the latter stages of the Heineken Cup and the LV= Cup.
But Lambert stresses continual progression is the aim of the game.
"Against Wasps we made a couple of errors in the first 10 minutes and made some poor decisions and Wasps took advantage of that," he added.
"We were 14 points down and you can't afford to do that against the top teams.
"We are always looking to improve as a team. If you spend any time with Conor O'Shea you know that there is no such thing as a perfect performance for Quins. As a group we are always trying to improve and get better."
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Slain Mother's Baby Found Alive
On Monday, eight-months-pregnant Darlene Haynes of Massachusetts was found dead in her bedroom, her unborn baby cut from her womb. Amazingly, this tragic murder has a silver lining: Darlene's baby girl has been found alive. Police found the baby with one of Darlene's friends, Julie A. Corey, in New Hampshire yesterday. When some of Darlene's friends heard about the grisly murder, they tipped off authorities that they had seen Corey shortly before, carrying around a newborn girl. Corey claimed she had recently given birth, "sometime" between July 23th and 24th, and couldn't remember the name of the Massachusetts hospital where she'd had the baby. Corey is currently charged with being a fugitive from justice, but something tells me that in the end she'll be charged with something much stronger. Police are currently investigating what happened in this heinous crime. The most important part is that Darlene's baby girl is healthy and getting proper medical attention. [CNN]


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Outstanding Family Cruise on the Oasis of the Seas: Oasis of the Seas Cruise Review by bobito
Overall Member Rating
Outstanding Family Cruise on the Oasis of the Seas
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Once on board we were treated to a wonderful vacation.
The Ship is stunning, we had been on it and Allure before but this was an even better experience. The ship was sold out but never appeared to be.
The Shows:
Comedy Show was excellent. The 2 comedians were both hysterical and the MC did a great job. I highly recommend this show.
The Ice Show was also an excellent show that includes a guest act that is not to be missed.
The Headliner was energetic and entertaining.
The Aqua Show and Come Fly With me are two of the best shows on the seas.
Hairspray, once was enough More the last time on this ship so we skipped this show.
The Food:
The Menus have been revamped in the MDR. We found the food to be very good in the Main Dining Room. The service even better from our waiters. They were top notch. Our Head Waiter visited us every night and spoke to us every night that we were at the MDR. She was the best we ever had.
Main Dining Room= Great food and some of the best service we have ever received
Johnny Rocket= Awesome food, amazing service
Seafood Shack= Awesome, good service
Chop's Grill= Awesome food!!!, So so service if you are not interested in Wine packages.
Giovanni's= WOW!! AWESOME FOOD and Amazing service.
Park Cafe= Awesome food, good service.
Windjammer= Good food, Great service
Room= Family Stateroom, Great room good Room Attendant
The Cruise Director and Cruise Staff always doing something. Lot's of great parties, Flash Mobs on the Promenade.
Pool deck never full. Lots of chairs for all our naps. The solarium is "off the chain"
Overall an amazing cruise vacation on an amazing ship!!!!! Less
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Westminster to join alliance for one year
Westminster leaders are taking an open mind when it comes to an arm of county government joining with an organization of public and private interests into the new Oconee Economic Alliance. The city council last night chose to join the alliance for one year and pay a membership fee of $3 thousand. But there were questions, whose answers weren't totally clear. One question Mayor Rick McCormick asked is whether Westminster's membership entitles it to a seat on the alliance board of directors. And there was a question about the direct benefits might Westminster derive. City Administrator David Smith chose to use the word "intangibles" to explain what's in it for his city.


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Lowy Group looks for acquisition and hotel management opportunities
Lowy Hotel Solutions, a division of the Lowy Group (formerly the Vienna Hotel Group) is seeking opportunities to lease, manage or acquire hotels.
Over the past four years and through the UK recession, Lowy Hotel Solutions (LHS) has increased the aggregate Net Operating Profits of the six hotels it currently operates by 125%. It has done this through a combination of;
- Maximising revenue yields
- Controlling costs
- Improving operational efficiencies
LHS is confident in its abilities to apply the same formula to other hotels, revitalising them, improving their profitability and therefore maximising the asset value for the owner. Whether under a lease or a management agreement, LHS can provide a sustainable and secure future for hotel properties.
Unlike traditional management or lease agreements, LHS offers an incentivised 'Flexilease'. This has been drafted in conjunction with Christie & Co and Field Fisher Waterhouse and offers a structure to landlords, owners and administrators that provides a secure route to income and value enhancement. Key points of the "Flexilease" include:
- Guaranteed rental income
- Additional success-related rent
- Variable lease length (minimum term 3 years)
- Landlord break options
The lease offer is flexible enough to be tailored to meet specific short, medium and long term objectives.
Established in 1973, the Lowy Group has proven experience of operating both branded and unbranded hotels in the regions as well as in London, so owners can be confident that they are making the right choice by selecting Lowy Hotel Solutions as their hotel operator.
Simon Perkins, MD of Lowy Group went into more detail about what the company are ideally looking for. He said "hotels with over 100 bedrooms that are located within two hours of London or anywhere along the south coast are of particular interest. The LHS team are passionate about helping hotels in our portfolio succeed within their individual competitive marketplaces."
To discuss any opportunities with Lowy Hotel Solutions or find out more about Flexilease please contact Simon Perkins via firstname.lastname@example.com or on 020 7792 6674.


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A crustless nut pie covered in cool whip. A family favorite made from pantry ingredients. Time does not include chilling for 2 hours after baking. Makes a thin pie which can easily be double for decadence.
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- 3 egg whites, room temperature
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 20 Ritz crackers, crushed (round butter flavored crackers)
- 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
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- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Add baking powder. Beat a few seconds.
- Fold in alternately sugar, cracker crumbs and nuts.
- Add vanilla mixing gently.
- Pour into a buttered 8 or 9 inch pie plate.
- Place in oven and reduce temperature to 250 degrees.
- Bake 45 minutes.
- Cool and place in fridge to chill.
- Cover with Cool Whip and return to fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.


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Increases Tertiary Proved Reserves by 36% Increases Quarterly Tertiary Production by 8% Sequentially and 21% Year-over-Year PLANO, Texas, Feb. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denbury Resources Inc. (NYSE:DNR) ("Denbury" or the "Company") today announced that its total estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves at December 31, 2012 were 409 million barrels of oil equivalent ("MMBOE"), consisting of 329 million barrels of crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids, and 482 billion cubic feet (80 MMBOE) of natural gas. Reserves were 80% liquids and 60% proved developed, and 49% of such reserves were attributable to Denbury's carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery ("CO 2 EOR" or "tertiary") operations. Nearly all of Denbury's reserves not attributable to CO 2 EOR operations at year-end 2012 relate to planned future CO 2 EOR operations. Also, year-end 2012 proved reserve estimates do not include the estimated 42 MMBOE of proved reserves associated with Denbury's pending acquisition of property interests in the Cedar Creek Anticline of Montana and North Dakota from ConocoPhillips in a transaction expected to close near the end of the first quarter of 2013 (the "CCA Acquisition"). Denbury's aggregate proved reserve additions during 2012 were 114 MMBOE, primarily consisting of 57 MMBOE from CO 2 EOR operations at Hastings and Oyster Bayou fields, 26 MMBOE from the acquisition of interests in the Thompson, Webster, and Hartzog Draw fields that Denbury plans to flood with CO 2 in the future, and additions of 11 MMBOE in the Bakken area prior to its sale in the fourth quarter of 2012. These 2012 additions were offset by 26 MMBOE of production, the sale during the year of properties with combined proved reserves of 124 MMBOE, and minor revisions, including those related to lower natural gas prices. Total tertiary oil reserves at December 31, 2012 were 201 MMBOE, up 36% from the prior year-end level of 148 MMBOE, primarily as a result of initial bookings at Hastings and Oyster Bayou fields. The estimated discounted net present value of Denbury's proved reserves at December 31, 2012, before projected income taxes, using a 10% per annum discount rate ("PV-10 Value", a non-GAAP measure), was $9.9 billion, using first-day-of-the-month 12-month average 2012 prices of $94.71 per barrel ("Bbl") for oil and $2.85 per million British thermal unit ("MMBtu") for natural gas. This represents a $0.7 billion decline from the prior year level as the strategic sale of properties with a PV-10 Value of $1.9 billion at year-end 2011 (using first-day-of-the-month 12-month average 2011 prices of $96.19 per Bbl for oil and $4.16 per MMBtu for natural gas) and the impact of lower oil and natural gas prices more than offset increases from additional tertiary reserves and acquired properties. The year-end 2012 PV-10 Value of proved reserves attributable to Denbury's tertiary oil activities was $6.8 billion, a $1.1 billion, or 19%, increase from the prior year level. Also, year-end 2012 PV-10 Values do not include any PV-10 Value of the pending CCA Acquisition, which is currently estimated at $1.1 billion using the same commodity price assumptions as those in Denbury's year-end 2012 report. On a pro forma basis, it is currently estimated that the CCA Acquisition would increase the Company's PV-10 Value to approximately $11 billion. Following is a preliminary reconciliation of the change in the Company's proved oil and natural gas reserve quantities between December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2012, along with the pro forma impact of the pending CCA Acquisition:
|Balance at December 31, 2011
|Extensions & discoveries and improved recoveries
|Estimated revisions due to price changes
|Other estimated revisions
|Estimated 2012 production
|Balance at December 31, 2012
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- Ed CoxNY Republican Chairman
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Sen. Ted Cruz voted against the federal aid package for Superstorm Sandy victims in New York, saying such spending would be "wasteful." In the wake of the Newtown massacre, he threatened to filibuster the expanded background check bill that would have made it harder for violent criminals to obtain firearms. He called the grieving families of the Newtown victims "political props." Ted Cruz does not deserve to raise a single dime from New Yorkers!
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A Refreshing Refusal: With all the greed we read about in regard to those leading companies, here is a hugely refreshing take on an executive that was supposed to receive $10 million under the company's restructuring:
It is even more distasteful when insiders use the bankruptcy process to enrich themselves, as happened last year at United Airlines. Some 400 executives walked away with 8% of the newly reorganized company in the form of restricted shares worth about $ 400 million. (They originally wanted 15% of the company.) CEO Glenn Tilton, a relative newcomer to United and the airline industry, got shares worth more than $40 million. This bounty was made possible in part by pay cuts in the range of 10% that United workers had agreed to.
All of which is why the decision by Delta Air Lines CEO Gerald Grinstein to forgo the $10 million he would be due under a restructuring plan at his company is all the more commendable. Grinstein said Monday that his money should go to scholarships and hardship assistance for struggling employees and retirees.
Kudos to you Mr. Grinstein.
Convince Your Boss to Let you Work from Home: Some great hints on how to convince your boss to let you work from home.
10 Internet Businesses You Can Start with as Little as $100: So you want to start a business, but don't want to spend a lot of money doing it. Here is a list of 10 businesses you can start for under $100 on the Internet. This is not even close to being exhaustive on the subject, but may spark a few ideas and that is always a good thing.


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VISITORS to an important North Yorkshire archaeological site will have the chance to find out about life in the Stone Age this weekend.
Archaeological investigations are under way at the now-vanished Lake Flixton in the Vale of Pickering where flint tools, bones and evidence of some of the last wild horses in the UK have been uncovered.
The guided tours on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24 will include tours of the dig site, landscape history tours and a chance to see some of the latest finds.
Prof Nicky Milner from the archaeology department at the University of York is leading the investigations.
She said: "The excavations are uncovering the remains of some of the first people to return to Britain after the end of the last Ice Age when rapid climate change resulted in rising temperatures and a more hospitable environment.
"You can see the ground they walked on and the flint tools they made as they hunted and fished for their food."
The tours will be led by Professor Milner and Don Henson from the University of York.
The open weekend tours take place from 10am to 4pm. The site entrance is located in North Street, Flixton YO11 3UA. A map is provided on the website: www.starcarr.com


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Sloppy defense, Liriano error lead to 3-2 Missions' loss
Updated 12:11 am, Friday, June 13, 2014
SAN ANTONIO — Spurs fans in attendance at Wolff Stadium on Thursday night were able to go home somewhat joyful.
When the final out of the Missions' 3-2 loss to the Midland RockHounds was recorded, the Spurs held a convincing 24-point lead over the Miami Heat entering the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
But on the diamond, the Missions (33-33) couldn't capitalize on a gem from starting pitcher James Needy, who had seven strikeouts in 51/3 innings. Midland took advantage of three Missions' errors, and the RockHounds (36-30) held on for their 16th one-run victory of the season.
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"It's disappointing to lose any game, especially with sloppy defense," Missions manager Rich Dauer said. "I would even say it was a little worse than sloppy."
None of the errors were bigger than the one made by left fielder Rymer Liriano in the eighth inning. With the bases loaded and no outs, Liriano made a spectacular diving catch, but made an errant throw to an unoccupied first base and allowed a runner to score.
Needy and Luis De La Cruz had combined for nine strikeouts at that point, and a ground rule double from catcher Austin Hedges tied the score at two in the fifth inning.
Missions designated hitter Jason Hagerty opened the scoring in the bottom of the fourth inning with an RBI groundout that scored Casey McElroy, who reached third on a double from Rymer Liriano.
In the top of the fifth, back-to-back doubles from the RockHounds' Beau Taylor and Dusty Coleman tied the score at one. A groundout from Billy Burns brought home Coleman to give Midland a 2-1 lead.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will host a Monday night dinner for Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and take him to the National Geographic Museum. the State Department said Friday.
Noda, who will begin his four-day trip to the United States on Sunday, is scheduled to have dinner with Clinton after summit talks with President Barack Obama at the White House.
At the dinner, Noda and Clinton are expected to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues. These will include U.S. military support for rescue and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami last year.


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Twizy: 15 in "Zero"
This is a Renault Twizy: It is an electric vehicle with a lithium-ion battery.
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Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc.
Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc.
This is a Renault Twizy:
It is an electric vehicle with a lithium-ion battery.
It is a diminutive—just 2.34-m (92.1-in.) long, 1.24-m (48.8-in.) wide and 1.45-m (57-in.) tall—with an 80-km (49.7-mile) range ("by applying eco-driving principles") or 55 km (34.1 miles) ("in severe conditions with repeated hard acceleration").
Chances are, the Twizy is pretty much a vehicle that is best suited for urban environments.
Given the side windows—or lack thereof—it is probably best suited for climes in which there is little in the way of rain.
Clearly, the market is rather limited for the Twizy.
So perhaps Renault was excited that filmmaker Terry Gilliam, the man behind such films as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Brazil, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, used 15 Twizys in The Zero Theorem, a film opening tomorrow.
While we haven't seen the film, apparently it is set in "London, in the not-too-distant future."
Which leads us to wonder about the drizzle.
The Twizy is manufactured in a plant in Valladolid, Spain (approximately 150 km, 93 miles, northwest of Madrid). Presumably, the climate would be more suitable for a car like that.
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Republic Wireless' Motorola DEFY XT getting update
0. phoneArena posted on 28 Jan 2013, 23:05
Republic Wireless, the carrier that offers $19 a month unlimited talk, text and web thanks to its use of Wi-Fi with a little Sprint connectivity mixed in during those times when a Wi-Fi signal cannot be found; the handset being used by Republic Wireless customers is a Motorola DEFY XT and an OTA update started getting pushed out at 6pm and you need to be on Wi-Fi with at least 50% battery life, to receive it...
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1. jaguar6cy (Posts: 2; Member since: 09 Aug 2013)
Republic Wireless only charges $19 a month for completely unlimited, no contract Smart Phone service. I've been using it for a year now and will never go back to Verizon sized bills. It is that good. And if you use this link you will also get one month's service for free. Try it. This is not an ad. It is my personal recommendation. referrals.republicwireless.com/a/clk/4PS2Q8