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Nigel Adams
Nigel Adams was elected Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Selby and Ainsty in 2010.
Relationship with the Tobacco Industry
In May 2013, Adams accepted two tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show from Japan Tobacco International (JTI) valued at approximately £1,050 plus VAT.[1]
The year before, Adams had also accepted tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show from the tobacco company, then at a value of £1.188.[1]
Adam's actions breached the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to which the UK Government is a signatory. The Framework states that parties should "interact with the tobacco industry only when and to the extent strictly necessary to enable them to effectively regulate the tobacco industry and tobacco products".[2]
A May 2015 article in The Telegraph, reported that MPs had received a total of £60,000 in tobacco industry hospitality from 2010 to 2015, which JTI defended as "a democratic [and] transparent way of balancing the debate about tobacco".[3] See also Tobacco Industry Hospitality for UK Politicians.
Voted Against Plain Packaging but Supported A Smoking Ban in Cars
In March 2015, the UK Parliament voted in favour of introducing tobacco plain packaging, which required tobacco to be sold from May 2017 in standardised green packaging bearing graphic warnings of the dangers, and brand name restricted to a standard size, font and colour.[4]
Adams was one of the 113 MPs who voted against the proposed tobacco control measure.[5]
In 2014, Adams supported a smoking ban in cars when children are present.[6]
TobaccoTactics Resources
- Japan Tobacco International
- Tobacco Industry Hospitality for UK Politicians
- Plain Packaging in the UK
Relevant Link
Profile of Nigel Adams on TheyWorkForYou website.
TCRG Research
- O. Maynard, K. Evans-Reeves, Flower shows and festivals: tobacco industry hospitality and MP voting, The Guardian, 16 March 2015
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 House of Commons Publications, Register of Members' Financial Interests – 8 July 2013 report, 8 July 2013, accessed November 2017
- ↑ Guidelines for implementation of Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, 2008, accessed November 2017
- ↑ S. Knapton, MPs took tobacco firms' gifts before packaging vote, The Telegraph, 21 May 2015, accessed November 2017
- ↑ Press Association, Stricter cigarette packaging rules come into force in UK, The Guardian, 19 May 2017, accessed October 2017
- ↑ Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Regulations 2015- 11 Mar 2015 at 17:53, The Public Whip, undated, accessed November 2017
- ↑ Children and Families Bill- Offence of Smoking in a Private Vehicle When A Person Under 18 is Present – 10 Feb 2014 at 19:15, undated, accessed November 2017


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When the clock strikes 5pm, some of us are ready to head on out (except for those who love overtime work) and step back into the comfort of our homes – either that or go get a drink with the guys. Once that happens, well, there wouldn't really be anyone left in the office to handle your lead generation campaign. And because of that you're missing out on the chance to generate some good leads.
Before you take the reigns and start executing your own financial lead generation campaign, you must first realize one thing: the importance of proper assistance. Why? Because everybody needs a little help every now and then, especially financial services firms that seek to increase their sales.
Why do businesses employ the use of B2B telemarketing as part of their strategies? Why to increase sales, of course. How does telemarketing do this? The answer is through helping a company find new business and generate sales leads. Sounds good doesn't it?
Marketing financial services and generating business sales leads is a difficult tasks that many companies within this industry face. Due to the fact that it is a service that deals with money though, it is often sought after by many businesses that need a helping hand in financial affairs. Even with a much sought after service, financial services lead generation is still a difficult task and many financial services firms often need to go to great lengths just to market their companies.
When it comes to selling services related to finances, deals are usually done over a long amount of time. A single proposal could be looked at for months on end before a company decides to either go with the services offered by one company or to seek out another potential provider. One thing is for certain though and that is that generating leads cannot be achieved through common marketing tactics executed by other businesses across other industries. (more…)
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Super agent Mino Raiola has hinted that his client Gianluigi Donnarumma could escape his AC Milan hell in the summer, in an interview on Italian radio. The keeper's representative openly admitted that he wants Pepe Reina to be Milan's first choice at San Siro next term - meaning Donnarumma would surely move on.
The youngster has endured a tortuous year in Milan. Starting in the summer over a huge contract dispute, the stopper received abuse from Italy fans during one match in particular, during which ultras threw fake money at the youngster.
Eventually signing a new deal, he's since received all sorts of criticism regarding both his form and future - and it may well be the case that the upcoming transfer window finally saves him frm the nightmare.
Pepe Reina's Napoli career seems to be drawing to a close, and Milan have been the team mostly linked with a move for the Spaniard; though many initially assumed it would be as understudy to Donnarumma.
Mino Raiola: "Io spero che in porta nel #Milan la prossima stagione giochi #Reina"— Tutti Convocati (@tutticonvocati) March 20, 2018
In regards to the 19-year-old, his next club is a mystery. Previously, he's been linked with Premier League heavyweights Manchester United, who would reportedly turn to the Italian should they lose David de Gea.
Alternatively, Real Madrid are also said to be in the market for a new keeper, and Los Blancos have been mentioned in the same breath as Donnarumma before. Only time will tell where he eventually ends up - if he moves on at all.


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We reported earlier this week that Jammie Thomas-Rasset got a reprieve from a $1.92 million dollar judgement against her after being sued by the RIAA for sharing music online. Luckily for her, the fine was reduced from the mouth-dropping amount to only $54,000 by a federal judge after he found it to be "monstrous and shocking". Yet, it got even better for Jammie after she received an offer from the RIAA to settle the case for only $25,000 which would go to a music charity, but there was a specific condition.
Here's the thing. The RIAA wants the judge's decision to reduce the fine to go away. Not because they just want to settle with Jammie, but because in getting her fine reduced so significantly her case will have created a precedent which will make it difficult for the RIAA to get large fines upheld against other copyright violators in the future. The key point in their offer is that she must ask the judge who reduced her fine to vacate his decision. In other words, she must ask him to remove any record of his decision to reduce the fine.
Luckily for other folks facing the RIAA in the future Jamie turned them down. Incredibly, after facing a $1.92 million dollar judgment Jamie walked away from putting the matter to rest for only $25,000 . According to the report, the RIAA is now threatening to fight the reduced $54,000 award. Clearly the organization is ticked Jammie turned down what it believed to be a generous offer and that her fight has made future court cases for the RIAA more difficult.
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Creating Passionate Users: Death threats against bloggers are NOT "protected speech" (why I cancelled my ETech presentations)this is without question the worst personal attack i've ever seen in the blogging world; i hope they find and prosecute whoever's behind this – if you read this Kathy, let us know if there's anything we can do, and i'm CO if you need local help
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The Jalapeños restaurant opened in May of 1999. The owners Gonzalo & Alberto work very hard at keeping the standards and tradition of Mexican and Spanish cuisine alive.
The Owners Are:
Gonzalo Fernandez
Originally from Asturias, Spain
Has been in the restaurant business in the Annapolis area for 30 years
Alberto Serrano
Originally form Oxaca, Mexico
Has 20 years of restaurant business experience
Our Chef:
Obed Serrano
From Oxaca, Mexico
An expert in the cooking & presentation of authentic Mexican food, he has traveled to Spain to learn the art of traditional and modern spanish food and tapas thereby combining the best of both worlds.
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I have a really good friend named Susan. She might be your good friend too, even if you just know her through her online life. She is @whymommy and she blogs at Toddler Planet.
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2 7/8" Sharpened 440 stainless steel blade with black finishSteel handle w/ vibrant multi-tone finishModern combat karambit handle and blade designIncludes pocket / boot clip7 1/2 in. overall opened
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Ultra fast and stylish, one handed opening knife with inner spring assist. Features include:
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Solid feel karambit. Arrived sharpened and ready for action. This is a good sized karambit; fit my medium/large sized hand easily. The assist-open mechanism is also a plus. Thanks BudK.
Its perfect, I just got it today and I love it
i love it it work very well another great buy from true swords
great knife one of the best i own. i use this one or personal defence and its easy to learn how to use it. its super sharp and very strong.
Overall this is a great knife to have I advise you to get one it has a sharpe edge and it is lighting fast
doesn't hold an edge, requires to be tightened our else the tip will catch on the side when closing, it looks cool, but essentially you are paying for a mean looking piece of scrap that opens real fast
simply put, this knife is amazing, quick opening and sharp. feels amazing in your hand
this knife is sick.bigger than i anticipated.razor sharpp.smooth open function.overall great knife.
I have just gotten this today. I bought this and another combat pocket knife that was covered in desert camo, as well as the alabama slammer. I just want to say that all the reviews were great. and accurate. Considering this is my first order form true swords i was very pleased it only took 3 days and considering the other stuffed i ordered with it i figured it was a good time. The only problem i had was one of the screws feel out and the red ring feel out aswell but i was able to fix both problems with heavy glue and some tightning. I really do love the blades shape and design its very comfortable and fits in my hand easy. If your doubting wether to buy this or not only two words. BUY IT! The blade didnt come very sharp but after 5 minutes of sharpening i got it. If your a collecter or something else this knife will be great for you. Thanks Trueswords
Great blade! Came sharp and ready to use. It was actually bigger then i thought but its comfortable to hold. Excellent buy!


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Featuring the Anthracite Gray Casing and ready to use straight out of the box, the Craftbot 2 is a great 3D printer for beginners and 3D professionals alike. As an upgrade to its predecessor, the Craftbot Plus, the Craftbot 2 features wireless connectivity, allowing the user to control and send files through a wifi network. The Craftbot 2 features a heated and removable build plate, USB connection. The color touchscreen allows users to customize printing parameters easily, even during the printing process.
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Proteins of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) family are involved in the breakdown of extracellular matrix in normal physiological processes, such as embryonic development, reproduction, and tissue remodeling, as well as in disease processes, such as arthritis and metastasis. Zusätzlich bieten wir Ihnen Matrix Metallopeptidase 17 (Membrane-inserted) Antikörper (104) und Matrix Metallopeptidase 17 (Membrane-inserted) Kits (14) und viele weitere Produktgruppen zu diesem Protein an.
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Mmp17-mediated osteopontin cleavage regulated vascular SMC maturation via c-JNK during aorta wall development. Mmp17 proteolytic activity regulates vascular SMC phenotype in the arterial vessel wall. Its absence predisposes to thoracic aortic aneurysm.
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MT4-MMP promotes lung metastasis by disturbing the tumour vessel integrity and thereby facilitating tumour cell intravasation
MT1-MT4-MMP chimaeras do not undergo normal trafficking and are not correctly processed to their fully active forms and, as a consequence, they are unable to activate pro-MMP-2 at the cell surface.
In breast cancer cells, the overexpression of MT4-MMP modulates the expression of microRNAs involved in several biological processes associated with tumor formation and progression and with clinical relevance.
MT4-MMP targeting may constitute a novel strategy to boost patrolling monocyte activity in early inflammation.
Three forms of MT4-MMP with molecular masses of 45 kDa, 58 kDa and 69 kDa were detected. Further, we demonstrate that the 58 kDa form is the mature protein in the cell membrane, while the 69 kDa form is its precursor found in intracellular compartments.
Low MT4-MMP expression is associated with erlotinib resistance in breast cancer.
The MT4-MMP is internalized by the clathrin-independent carriers/GPI-enriched early endosomal compartments pathway, a mechanism that differs from that responsible for the internalization of other membrane-type MMP members.
Screening of patients with inherited thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections identified a missense mutation (R373H) in the MMP17 gene that prevented the expression of the protease in human transfected cells.
A functional link between MT4-MMP and the growth factor receptor EGFR.
CAV1 when found in lipid rafts does not allow the metalloproteinase MT4-MMP to localize into the lipid rafts, affecting its expression in the cell and probably its activity which is translated into the metastasis-associated activities of these cells.
It identifies MT4-MMP as a key intrinsic tumor cell determinant that contributes to the elaboration of a permissive microenvironment for metastatic dissemination.
The data presented here provide a new insight into the characteristics of MT4-MMP and highlight the common and distinct properties of the glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored membrane type-matrix metalloproteinases.
Studies suggest a model of hypoxia induced metastasis through expression of HIF-1alpha, and SLUG regulation of MT4-MMP transcription.
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Data show that eosinophils constitutively express membrane type-4 matrix metalloproteinase (MT4-MMP), which is increased upon stimulation with tumor necrosis factor-alpha.
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Evangelical Christians hold to a very strong view of the Bible ... in fact, the Bible is fundamental to the Christian faith. We hope you enjoy this TOPIC section on the Bible.
However, we also have a BIBLE RESOURCES SECTION - well worth the look!
... is a fantastic website to go to for anything BIBLE.
BE THINKING has a very good page called: 'Bible + Jesus. The historicity and authority of the Bible.' A must look!
CAN THE BIBLE BE TRUSTED? Good question, well - can it? Check this out!
GOD'S STORY ONLINE is an online story of the Bible; a written and illustrated version based on the WHOLE Bible story (in many different languages). There is also a free video of about 80 minutes (wmv and Real). A wonderful site!
ORIGIN OF THE BIBLE: The story behind the Bible's origin; includes pdf downloads.
ARTICLES - General
BIBLE 101 (The Briefing). "If the Bible had a highlights reel, what passages would flash across the screen? In Bible 101, we'll be taking a close look at 101 purple passages from the Bible that we think every Christian should know and understand."
Ten Principles When Considering Alleged Bible Contradictions by J.Warner Wallace (Cold Case Christianity). This can be read online or downloaded as a pdf.
400th Anniversary of KJV Bible by Adrian van Leen (Lookout)
Can We Trust the Bible? by Arthur Khachatryan (Cold & Lonely Truth).
What to say When Someone Says, "The Bible has errors." by Jonathan Dodson (Resurgence)
We now have our own dedicated section on the Old Testament HERE.
ARTICLES - New Testament
The Case for the Eyewitness Status of the Gospel Authors by J. Warner Wallace (Cold Case Christianity)
Get up close and personal! View, very closely, a papyrus fragment of St John's Gospel, Chapter 18, verses 31-33, in which Christ appears before Pilate. It was discovered in Upper Egypt, possibly at Oxyrhynchus. It is part of a codex, and is the earliest known fragment of the New Testament in any language. It was acquired by the John Rylands University Library at Manchester in 1920.
Has the New Testament been substantially edited since it was first penned? (Christian Apologetics UK)
'When Were the Gospels Written?' (Christian Apologetics UK)
An Interview with Daniel B. Wallace on the New Testament Manuscripts ("Dan Wallace has clearly become evangelical Christianity's premier active textual critic today.")
GENERAL BIBLE KNOWLEDGE QUIZ - only 25 questions!
Alternative Sacred Writings vs The Bible by Adrian van Leen (Lookout)
Alternative Sacred Writings – The Book of Jasher by Adrian van Leen (Lookout)
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This is, hands down, the most ambitious arcade project I've ever undertaken--and it's by far the coolest! As with all of my arcade projects, I've written a detailed (some might say, "verbose") account of the project from inception to finish.
I started the project in mid-October, 2012 and officially finished it on December 9, 2012.
Originally, I was going to organize this chronologically but, due to the immense scope of the project--and the fact that some people reading this will be looking for specific info on discrete subjects as they are attempting their own cabinet build--I decided to organize the project thematically. Click on a link below to read all about it.
The more I play pinball, the more I love it. In my home arcade, I play pinball far more frequently than I play video games. And the more I love pinball, the more pinball machines I want to add to my collection.
Unfortunately, unlike classic coin-op video games, pinball machines are constantly increasing in value. When I bought my Addams Family pinball machine back in 2004, I paid $2895 for a fully-shopped machine. That was pretty high back then--other pins from that era were going for under $2000 shopped. (The Addams Family has always been a very popular and collectible game, so it's always been more expensive.) And at an auction, you could get an Addams Family for $1700 and most other games from that era for under $1000.
That is all in the past. At the October, 2012 auction, I saw more pins go for at or above $4000 than I have ever seen before. So, what that means to me is that it is very unlikely that I'll ever be able to own all of the pinball machines I want to own. And it becomes more unlikely every year.
In mid-2012, I started playing a game called Pinball Arcade on my iPad. This pinball video game simulates many of the most popular tables ever made, and more tables are added every month. I've been enjoying the game immensely because it lets me play some of the games I'd love to have at a fraction of the cost. (A TINY fraction.) The physics are good and the action is very pinball-like. But it's not the same as standing in front of a machine.
Virtual Pinball isn't either...but it's closer. A lot closer.
I have been aware of virtual pinball machines for some time. The earliest ones were like this one--just a monitor with flipper buttons. I played one at the auction once and was not impressed. However, newer models take a more traditional approach. Take VirtuaPin for example. They use an actual pinball cabinet, a large flat screen monitor for the playfield, a smaller one to display backglass art, and an actual DMD (dot matrix display) to show the DMD information to recreate as authentic a pinball experience as you can get from what is essentially a video game. Software-wise, public domain software (Visual Pinball, Future Pinball, and others in conjunction with Visual PinMAME) is used to reproduce authentic-looking (but unlicensed) versions of hundreds of popular pinball tables that industrious hobbyists recreate with exacting detail and original ROM images (in the case of solid-state machines).
Of course, VirtuaPin is really expensive, too. Their cheapest model is nearly $5,000. That's a budget-buster for me.
But a lot of people build their own machines. Some of them are as good looking or better-looking than the VirtuaPin machines (like this one, which is awesome!). And that got me thinking that maybe I could do it, too.
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The Thirteen Steps, Part III
The foundations of great bagpipe sound can be summarized in the video, "13 Steps to Great Bagpipe Sound." In Part III, we'll drill into Steps 5 through 8.
In Part II, we explored Steps 1 through 4. Steps 5 through 8 of the 13 Steps prepare you, and your instrument, to sound great.
Step 5: Find your chanter reed's sweet spot.
Step 6: Physical blowing mastery.
Step 7: Mental blowing mastery.
Step 8: Bagpipe acclimatization.
Step 5: Find Your Chanter Reed's Sweet Spot
A manometer should be in every piper's toolbox. That's a bold statement but it makes sense. A manometer will measure and diagnose the pressure at which you are blowing your bagpipe. It will also provide you with immediate feedback if the pressure varies. The "sweet spot" of your chanter reed is the maximum safe pressure at which a reed can be played and produce a pleasing sound without unwanted squeaks or squawks. To find the sweet spot, hook up your manometer and gradually overblow your pipes. When the sound becomes distored (gurgles and squeaks), back off just a bit. Do the notes sound clear and pleasing? That is the maximum safe pressure. That is the sweet spot. Mark it on your manometer. Move the second marker to within one inch of the sweet spot. That is where you want to be blowing all the time.
Step 6: Physical Blowing Mastery
Without doing any finger work, steady your blowing at the sweet spot. If you are blowing an unsteady tone, the manometer will show you. As you blow your pipes, ask yourself, what is the cause of the unsteadiness?
- Blowing?
- Squeezing?
- Transitioning?
Work to keep your pressure within one inch of the sweet spot. As Andrew notes in the video, make no exceptions.
Step 7: Mental Blowing Mastery
You want to be so steady that your fingerwork does not affect the steadiness of your instrument. Play the scale slowly and note whether your fingerwork causes unsteadiness. Look for what Andrew calls "mental blowing mistakes." Ask yourself whether any particular notes or the transition from one note to another causes unsteadiness. By practicing the scale slowly while focusing on maintaining steady pressure through the blowing, transitioning, and squeezing phases of the cycle, you will be able to identify, correct, and practice maintaining a steady pressure. The result? Superior tone.
If you listen carefully as you practice steady blowing, you can transition from watching the manometer for variation in pressure to playing without watching the manometer. As Andrew notes, if you can play steadily without watching the manometer, it is a good test as to whether you are ready to move on to quality tuning.
Step 8: Bagpipe Acclimatization
Cane reeds will change in pitch as they absorb moisture. Andrew adds "never attempt to tune before your pipes have settled/acclimatized/stabilized."
When you are preparing to practice, play your pipes for 15 minutes to let them warm up. Then put the pipes down for fifteen solid minutes to let the reeds acclimatize.
The smaller problems listed in steps seven and eight do require some skill and some practice. Take your time, this is a good place to practice slowly. If you get frustrated, execute Step 8, then cue up one of your favorite piper's CDs and have a listen. That is where you are heading. That is where the thirteen steps will take you. Take your time, practice slowly, you can do it.
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13 Steps to Great Bagpipe Sound
Bagpipe Maintenance
Is Your Bag Airtight? Part 1
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Mental and Physical Blowing With a Manometer
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Do I need an appointment to get a tattoo?
Our shop accepts both appointments and walk-ins when available. To set an appointment, you must come in and see us in person. We require a CASH deposit which will go into the price of the tattoo. If you are getting a piece which requires multiple sessions the deposit will be held until the last session. If you fail to show up for your appointment the deposit will be forfeited, however if you contact us in advance the appointment can be rescheduled. In some cases a consultation will be necessary before setting up an appointment for example very large pieces or anything that will require a good deal of drawing (full arm/leg, entire back etc.). A consultation can be done on the spot when available or you can call the shop to schedule one.
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The cost of any tattoo will be set only once the tattoo is drawn out. The cost will depend on the size of the tattoo, the location on your body, and the amount of detail. If you are trying to stick to a budget we will gladly try to work within that. If you are getting a larger piece or a multiple session tattoo you will be charged an hourly rate of $150. We have a $60 minimum on all tattoos except ones going on your hands, face, feet or neck, in which case we have a $100 minimum. We cannot price anything over the phone or internet, so please come in and talk to us in person.
What is the healing process like?
In general,tattoos take about two weeks to heal. During this period you do not want to soak the tattoo (no swimming, bathing, hot tubs, etc.) of course getting the tattoo wet in the shower is fine. Wash the tattoo twice daily with warm water and a gentle soap. (Make sure your hands are clean before touching your tattoo.) Dry with a paper towel and apply a thin layer of ointment (A & D, Bacitracin, or Aquaphor.) After about 4 or 5 days it is also okay to use a plain white unscented hand lotion ( Curel, Lubriderm, Aveeno etc.) Rub the ointment in, do not leave the tattoo shiny or wet looking. During the healing period,do not pick or scratch at the tattoo, do not expose it to direct sunlight for extended periods. Keep it clean and leave it alone.
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All the needles we use are one time use and come in individually wrapped and sterilized packages. Other equipment gets sterilized in an autoclave or cleaned with a medical grade disinfectant after each use.
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What should I do if I have an existing tattoo that I am unhappy with?
Come in and talk to us in person, and we will be able to provide you with options, according to the size and appearance of the existing tattoo. In most cases a cover up is the best option. Designs that work well for cover ups include, but are not limited to flowers, snakes, dragons, Asian motifs, usually anything with a lot of black or a larger/ bolder design,than the pre-existing work. Other options include re-doing the original tattoo to make it more clear and bold, and in worst case scenarios, referral to a reputable laser removal specialist. Again, the best way to figure out what will work for you ,is to come in and talk to a tattooer in person.
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I was really impressed with the ease and simplicity of this recipe. The longer it cooks the better the flavor. It was even better the next day. This would be a really great recipe to double or even triple then freeze for future use.
- 4 medium onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 12 cups chopped peeled fresh tomatoes or canned tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin (camino)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- In a Dutch oven, sauté onions in oil until tender.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, salt, oregano, pepper and basil.
- Bring to a boil.
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Lincolnshire Police officers have been honing their driving skills with the help of the latest PlayStation Gran Turismo game.
Four specialist operations officers spent one of their days off at the Silverstone race circuit, courtesy of Playstation, exploring the newest driving game (out in shops today - Wednesday) to see if it could help boost established police training methods.
Assistant Chief Constable Shaun West explained: "Our officers met with experts at GT Academy at Silverstone to investigate whether the alternate route they offer to professional drivers - training players virtually using Gran Turismo and then transitioning them to real-world track driving – could offer Lincolnshire Police an alternate way of looking at how we develop and supplement our existing training methods."
After clocking an initial lap time at Silverstone in one of their high-powered police traffic cars, the officers were coached using GT Sport – including an all-new virtual reality mode - to develop their driving skills by highlighting and improving efficiency while playing the game. Any areas for improvement such as under or oversteer, braking late and carrying too much speed in corners were identified, with GT Sport used to demonstrate correct techniques and best practice to keep the car safe. The officers then returned to the track to see if the virtual reality coaching had helped them in real-world driving.
The results showed that some of the officers managed to reduce their lap times by over five seconds and increase smoothness and stability in their driving.
ACC West said: "There will never be a replacement for traditional training methods but we are always looking for innovative ways to supplement the learning of our officers and staff. If Gran Turismo can help to train world class racing drivers, then we were keen to explore whether it could offer anything to our officers and help expand the way we think about evolving and refreshing our training methods.
"It's important to emphasise that exploring other methods such as this is not in any way seeking to substitute the rigorous training we already have in place but is simply another way to potentially bolster those existing programmes that our officers undertake."
Laurence Wiltshire, Managing Director of GT Academy said: "GT Academy has proven that the skills learned via Gran Turismo directly transfer from the virtual track. This is thanks to the incredibly accurate simulation of the tracks but more importantly the simulation of the cars, their physics and how they handle. GT Sport is the best in the series history and, with the addition of Virtual Reality mode, offers the most realistic driving simulation yet. It's one thing to train racing drivers but the idea that a game could help officers respond to emergencies more efficiently is mind-blowing."
ACC West added: "Because road safety is of paramount importance in Lincolnshire we want to ensure our practices are as up-to-date and innovative as possible. Our F4tal 4 campaign focuses on the four main causes of injury and death on the roads: drink/drug driving, speeding, mobile phones and seatbelts. Anyone who chooses not to comply with the standards outlined in Fatal4, and is therefore putting themselves and other members of the public at risk, must do so within the realms of a game like GT Sport or on a racetrack like Silverstone. We don't want that kind of driving on Lincolnshire's roads.
"Also, we're really keen to progress our immersive learning and exploring this type of training fits that brief well. We regularly ask ourselves: what more could we do to ensure our officers are trained to the highest standards while also accommodating the needs of a workforce that works varied hours, in a number of locations, and has different needs and expectations of respective roles?"
Using technology and the software in devices like their Mobile Data Terminals could see the force enhance traditional training methods and offer a better service to the people of Lincolnshire.
ACC West said: "For all of these reasons, not to mention the fact that this also offered us a chance to do something different and at no extra cost to the taxpayer because PlayStation covered all the associated expenses, we were really pleased to work with them on this experience and found the results of this really interesting. It's something we will certainly take away and think about and see if we can use any elements of it in the future to add on to our established training methods."


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Description of Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls luxury tour, tailor madeOn this 12 day tailor made trip to Argentina youll get to explore dynamic Buenos Aires in depth, as well as visit both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of Iguazu Falls. Plus, there are a few other natural wonders thrown in to keep you busy, too.
Buenos Aires is one of South Americas most fascinating capitals and therell be plenty to keep you occupied during your stay here. One of the main pleasures is simple people watching, and all of the citys neighbourhoods have something different to offer, from old fashioned charm to modern pizazz. And then theres the legendary night life, top notch local wines, world famous Argentinean beef and, of course, football.
When not exploring the citys highlights with an experienced, bilingual guide, youll take day trips out of the city, including a cruise along the Tigre Delta, a visit to the pampas to gain insight into the Gaucho culture, and a tour of historic Colonia De Uruguay. Youll also spend two days at one of the countrys most stunning natural attractions - Iguazu Falls. Here youll enjoy spectacular panoramic views from both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides, take a guided walking tour and hop on an ecological train ride.
During your stay in Buenos Aires youll be safely ensconced in our chic boutique hotel. Set in the heart of the city, a few blocks from the famous Obelisco monument, it has 14 suites as well as a café, lounge bar and tango patio. The price includes all transfers, tours and activities as listed, as well as English speaking guides.
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Your holiday will help support local people and conservation. We must also reduce CO2. Learn about the CO2 emissions of this holiday and how to reduce them.
During your stay in Buenos Aires, you will be staying at our boutique hotel. In 2006, we purchased this historic building and undertook a major restoration and transformation into a boutique hotel with the objective of maintaining the original Belle Époque architecture & design. Most of the furniture is antique which has been restored and recycled. We use low energy lightbulbs throughout the hotel. We have a recyclable linen & towel policy whereby the client is encouraged to reuse linen & towels and to request changes on a need basis. We encourage our guests to use the extensive public transport systen available in Buenos Aires. We also encourage guests to drink the high quality tap water rather than buy bottled water, to avoid excess waste of plastic. All transport used by us uses low carbon fuel. All recyclable garbage from the hotel is separated for collection on a nightly basis. In the office we have a minimum use paper policy whereby all travel itineraries, reservations and confirmations are sent to customers and maintained by us in PDF format. Any paper used is used double sided and any waste paper and cardboard in recycled. All ink and toner cartridges are refilled and reused. All our furniture has previously been owned and was purchased at auctions. We check the environmental credentials of all our suppliers and service providers before doing business with them. During this tour, you will visit Iguazu National Park and the World Heritage property of Iguaçu National Park in Brazil Both destinations have a long conservation history dating back to the early 20th Century. The integrity of Iguazú National Park must be considered in conjunction with the sister property in neighbouring Brazil. Jointly, the two properties constitute a valuable remnant of a once much larger forest area and adequately conserve the splendid system of waterfalls. Effective management of the protected areas and mitigating land use impacts in and from the surrounding landscape increase the likelihood of maintaining many of the values the property has been inscribed for, and contribute to the survival of species that live in the property and wider landscape. We use only certified local nature guides that are trained in ecology, conservation and animal protection. The guides and clients have to adhere to a zero footprint policy when entering national parks and protected areas. We also encourage clients to drink the high quality tap water rather than buy bottled water, to avoid excess waste of plastic. National Park entrance fees are paid directly to the national park by the clients to ensure that they directly support the parks´ maintenance and preservation.
We employ and contract the services of local people throughout Argentina. We have a study-time holiday for employees who are undertaking any further education courses.
We have a national first policy whereby we give preference to local products. We use accommodation of small local suppliers and not multinational chains. We also encourage our clients to consume local handicrafts at local markets.
A percentage of all profits is donated to a charity that provides a reinsertion program for vulnerable adolescents that have dropped out of the formal education system.
We only use accommodation providers that comply with the law and have an active policy & procedure to eliminate child abuse, prostitution and people trafficking.
All our tours contribute to the local community by providing our clients access to their customs, products, music and language in each destination. We encourage our clients to visit small local restaurantes that comply with organic & healthy living best practice.
This tour includes a number of activities relating to and supporting Tango. Tango has been declared part of the world's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation aims to preserve a list of legacies under threat from global change.
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Voting fraud? George Galloway launches legal battle over election defeat
Galloway won the Bradford West seat in a 2012 by-election but lost it to Labour candidate Naz Shah on Thursday, who secured a majority of more than 11,000 votes.
Galloway claims the results were affected by "false statements" made by the Labour candidate during the election campaign.
He has accused Shah of lying about him on Urdu-language television and falsely claiming she was forced into marriage.
Shortly before polling day, Galloway filed a complaint to the director of public prosecutions about a nikah (an Islamic wedding certificate) Shah produced to prove she was forced to marry her cousin in Pakistan when she was 15.
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In a piece widely shared on social media in March, Shah said she was forced into marriage "through emotional blackmail" when she was "just 15 years old while in Pakistan."
Shah has announced plans to sue Galloway for bringing the circumstances of her marriage into question.
"Bitter" Galloway also claims to have uncovered "widespread malpractice" in postal voting, and urges for the result to be "set aside."
He is currently "in the process of compiling the information" needed to form part of the petition to have the results rectified.
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On Twitter, Galloway said: "We've begun legal proceedings, seeking to have the result of the Bradford West election set aside. I cannot therefore discuss my own election for now."
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In a further statement, he added: "It has come to my notice that there has been widespread malpractice in this election, particularly over postal voting."
A spokesman for Galloway said the legal action is still at an early stage.
The complaint was made under section 106 of the Representation of the People Act 1983, which relates to candidates making false statements during campaigns.
A Labour spokesman called the former Respect Party MP's allegations "pathetic."
Galloway should "accept he was booted out by the people of Bradford West," the spokesman said.
The spokesman says constituents "saw through" Galloway's "diverse politics and made a positive choice to elect a brilliant new MP, Naz Shah."
On Election Day, Galloway was reported to the police for allegedly tweeting about exit polls before voting closed.
His spokesman said the allegation was a "storm in a thimble."


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Faisal Hoque: Strategic Risks Managed at the TopBy Faisal Hoque | Posted 2008-09-15 Print
As business technology becomes embedded in core organizational processes, control systems and decision support systems, it is vital that boards appreciate the material risks due to technology and understand the risk-mitigation strategy. Intensified concerns about risk management, auditing and fraud detection, and corporate governance have sensitized boards and top management teams to adopt an even more active role in the oversight of business strategy and key enterprise activities.
The following strategic risks must be managed at the top:
• Business model risk refers to the robustness of the business model and how well it is being executed.
• Competitive risk pertains to the ability to sustain competitive action and retaliation.
• Investment risk relates to the ability to manage business technology spending in a business environment in which capital is scarce and technologies are volatile, expensive and not easily understood.
• Integration risk refers to the risks of inadequate integration between business technology investments and business processes.
• Misalignment risk pertains to inadequate alignment between business technology spending and business priorities.
• Governance models risk relates to the risks of inadequate participation and involvement of business and technology executives on key business technology management decisions.
The management of regulatory compliance has always been an area of board oversight. However, the strategic importance of information and the nature of current business technologies have raised the stakes regarding the privacy, security and confidentiality of information. In particular, there is heightened sensitivity to safeguarding not just sensitive corporate transaction data, but also data about customers, employees and business partners.
The pervasiveness of business technologies has made it far easier for unauthorized pilferage of such information and data. In addition, with heightened concerns about terror, regulations increasingly compel organizations to furnish more data than before. The management of compliance requires attention to the following:
• prevailing regulations;
• maintaining and protecting data about transactions, customers, employees, and business partners;
• alerting stakeholders about incidents of unauthorized access;
• providing the affected stakeholders with assistance;
• the potential for economic sanctions and the threats to business continuity due to noncompliance;
• effectiveness with regard to managing data in conformance with the regulations and stakeholder expectations; and
• the cost of responding to the compliance expectations.
Faisal Hoque is chairman and CEO of BTM Corporation. BTM innovates business models and enhances financial performance by converging business and technology with its unique products and intellectual property. © 2008 Faisal Hoque
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text: Home > Bookshop > Australian Subjects > Australian History > Anzac Day « Back Gallipoli: The Landing Dolan, Hugh / Gardiner, Mal Our Price Retail Price AUD$9.95 Your Price AUD$8.46 Minimum Order: 1 In Stock (1) Dispatch: 1 day Gallipoli: The Landing/Dolan, Hugh / /Paper/0987282905/S023-G AUD$8.46 QTY Gift Wrapping Add Gift Wrapping (click checkbox) If you would like a gift wrapping message, please add it in the Notes section on the checkout page, thank you. AUD$2.95 Publisher: Z Beach ISBN-13: 9780987282903 Series: Z Beach True Comics, Issue 1 Binding: Paperback Year Published: 2012 The Gallipoli legend that we know is not our own. Somehow, we have stolen the British experience of a dawn slaughter on a beach further south, under Turkish guns. The Australian landing on Z Beach, our allotted coast, was tactically brilliant. ANZAC officers planned their own amphibious assault without the interference of British officers, who were content to row ashore in daylight against a prepared enemy. Z Beach True Comics presents the facts. Issue No. 1 - Gallipoli: The Landing - is a non-fiction account of how ANZAC officers used all available intelligence to plan a surprise night assault using stealth. This graphic narrative follows the roles of espionage, spying, and the use of aerial reconnaissance which provided ANZAC officers with the military intelligence to plan an effective assault despite an heavily defended coast. Few know that ANZAC Headquarters tasked the world's first aircraft carrier, HMS Ark Royal, to assist in the landing. Gallipoli: The Landing follows the story of how seaplanes, and later wheeled aircraft based on the island of Tenedos flew across Gallipoli locating enemy defences. The story describes how Major General William Bridges, commander of 1 Australian Division, included these intelligence reports to craft a silent night assault in order to get his men onto Z Beach alive. Old rumours, such as the wrong beach, are killed. Gallipoli: The Landing takes the reader on a factual journey through the recruitment, training and despatch of ANZAC to a hotly contested shore on the Gallipoli peninsula. Cleverly, original source documents: army orders, battalion diaries, soldiers' letters and personal diaries are woven into this gripping pictorial narrative. The story follows the ground breaking non-fiction book by Squadron Leader Hugh Dolan - 36 Days: the untold story behind the Gallipoli landings (Pan Macmillan 2010) into a form accessible to a younger audience. The author Hugh Dolan and artist, Mal Gardiner, were former members of the Australian Defence Force. Mal Gardiner has used original photographs from 1915 to render accurate pictures and technical drawing. His use of perspective, in many individual frames, is astonishing. Mal served over 20 years in Australian submarines. Hugh is a retired intelligence officer and uses this perspective to show how Australian ingenuity put ANZAC ashore in the dead of night with few casualties. This is a story everyone must read. ID: 236140 Code: DJ000119


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A Big Day for Thomas is a US VHS/DVD featuring seven first season episodes narrated by George Carlin. It was distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment in 1998 and again on VHS in 2003 released on DVD in 2007 featuring two songs. Lionsgatereleased the title for digital download in 2013.
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PEEP! PEEP! Thomas, Sir Topham Hatt, Henry and their friends have learned many lessons about being careful. They have selected their favorite stories to create this "best of" collection -- all about the importance of paying attention.
Come along as Thomas gets to pull his very own train -- with unexpected results! Watch what happens when Percy is careless and gets a nasty shock, and when snow jams a signal down and Henry runs into a disaster. Hop on board for these heartwarming tales from the Island of Sodor.
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PEEP! PEEP! Who's that pulling into the station? It's Thomas the Tank Engine, and he's ready to take you on another journey filled with exciting adventures on the Island of Sodor. Travel with Thomas when he gets to pull his very own train for the first time - - with unexpected results. Find out what really "shocks" Percy and hold your breath when some snow jams one of the Island's signals and leads Henry to disaster.
It's your Big Day, so get ready to join Thomas, James, Tobyand the rest of your friends for non-stop fun. All Aboard!
- A Big Day for Thomas (Vol. 1)
- Percy Runs Away (Vol. 3)
- Thomas Breaks the Rules (Vol. 4)
- Henry's Special Coal (Vol. 3)
- The Flying Kipper (Vol. 3)
- Trouble for Thomas (Vol. 1)
- Toby the Tram Engine (Vol. 3)
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Bonus FeaturesEditEdit
- Sodor Spelling Game from Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
- Character Gallery from Best of Gordon
- On the VHS, Mr. Conductor's whistle from Shining Time Station can be heard at the start of Trouble for Thomas. On the DVD, only the steam can be heard.
- A cassette tape was included with some 2003 VHS releases. It featured the following songs:
- The end credits are taken from the 1993 release of Tenders and Turntables and Other Stories.
- On the front cover of the 1998 release, an image from Thomas Comes to Breakfast is used.
- On the back cover of the 1998 release an image from Thomas Saves the Day is used.
- This video was paired up with Thomas Comes to Breakfast when they were released.
- On the back cover of the 2003 release, an image from Train Stops Play is used.
- The video can be seen in Kevin Smith's "Jersey Girl," which also stars George Carlin.
DVD PacksEditEdit
- Totally Thomas Volume 4
- A Big Day for Thomas and Best of Thomas 2-pack
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Time to reinflate the spirit of competition in sports
With the recent release of the Wells Report in regard to Deflate-gate scandal, I find myself shaking my head.
I'm still not sure what exactly happened in the Deflate-gate scandal or who is ultimately responsible, but it seems safe to assume something was done to try to alter the footballs to gain an advantage the other team didn't have.
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That brings up a bigger point: When did that become acceptable and will we ever get back to the true spirit of competition?
I continually hear analysts, talk show hosts and former athletes make the statement that every athlete does things to obtain an advantage over their opponent, implying that all athletes will bend or break rules if it's the difference between winning and losing.
I would disagree and take offense to that. Sure, true athletes try to get a competitive advantage over their opponents, but that advantage is pursued through hard and extra work, preparation and studying your opponent well. Not every athlete adopts the "win at all or any cost" or "if you aren't cheating you aren't trying" mentality.
When I was younger, I fell in love with sports because I believe that once you step between the lines, it's me vs. you — same size field, same rules, same equipment. Whoever is better prepared, the better player or simply performs better in that moment is victorious.
If you win, you accept the prize with grace and humility knowing that today was your day. You appreciate the effort of the opponent and you never forget that tomorrow's victory is never guaranteed. Then you return to perfect your craft.
If you lose, you graciously accept that fate. You tip your hat to the opponent with respect for how they competed that day. Then you return to perfect your craft.
To me, this is the true spirit of competition and why to this day there is nothing I would rather do then compete. Things have seemingly changed and pure competition lost its appeal in favor of winning. I wish it wasn't the case, but I am reminded of this change in sports culture almost daily.
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Over the years, we have watched athletes admit to using performance-enhancing drugs and we have seen pitchers caught doctoring balls. We have seen judging scandals, age-related scandals, spying scandals and even scandals where athletes have looked to take out the fiercest competitor before the competition even began.
I know sports has become big business and the difference between winning and losing can mean millions, not to mention the cultural adoration they receive for achieving the highest of heights. This "spirit of competition" is not simply lost on our professional athletes and coaches — I have watched this mentality trickle down and become more prevalent in our youth sports as well. We are now setting an example that rule-breaking is acceptable.
Last weekend, my son played in a 12-and-under basketball tournament. They competed well until they ran into a team that undoubtedly outperformed them. During the game, it came to everyone's attention that the opposing team had at least one 13-year-old on its roster. We weren't able to dispute this fact in our game because we didn't contend the issue before the game started — which seems like we are being told to be suspicious of misconduct.
So before the finals, the other team that had reached the finals was informed so they could make the complaint if they chose. They were about to file the complaint, but realized they had 13 year-olds on their roster, as well. So our team of 11 year olds that was playing up in the 12U division not only was beat by a team that had 13 year olds on it, but watched the final be played between two teams that should have been playing in 13U division.
Without question, my son's team was greatly outplayed, for the most part by players that I truly believe were within the appropriate age range. They would have beaten us anyways, but does that make it OK? If, at the end of the day, we come to the conclusion that the outcome would have been the same, do we simply turn a blind eye and move on to the next tournament?
In my mind, this issue has nothing to do with winning and losing in most cases. A little trophy for an 11-year-old kid means little in the big picture of life. The issue comes in teaching the next generation of athletes that it is OK to break the rules. The issue is rewarding two teams that have broken the rules by allowing them to continue to play. The issues come in not taking immediate action to make sure the :spirit of competition" stays intact.
In many ways, I have become the man I am today because of what I learned through sports and competition. It's why I have always pushed my kids to play sports or compete in something. But I am starting to wonder what exactly my young children and all the young athletes are learning from those examples at the highest levels of sport.
Formerly a quarterback for the Rams, Giants and Cardinals, Kurt Warner is currently an analyst for NFL Network and a contributor for Sporting News. With the Rams, Warner won Super Bowl XXXIV and was named Super Bowl and NFL MVP the same year. Off the field, he is involved with his two foundations, First Things First and Treasure House. Read more about them at www.kurtwarner.org and www.treasurehouse.org, hear his analysis at www.nfl.com/nflnetwork, and follow Kurt on Twitter @kurt13warner.


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Little CloudTuesday, June 11, 2013
I have to admit that even though I'd rather be inside, I have been trying extra hard to get my boys outside every day at least once. I mean it is summer, and there is something about playing in the sun that lends itself to nice naptimes and easy bedtimes!
Of course, it is inevitable that rain will prevent a daily trip outside after a while... So what is a determined mom to do?
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Weeks ago I stumbled upon a great simple activity from I Can Teach My Child. Jenae had a wonderful painting activity based on Eric Carle's book Little Cloud. And a rainy day seemed perfect to pull this one out.
So we curled up on the couch and read the book. It is a great simple story, that is engaging for little toddlers, and yet provides great points to discuss for preschoolers. And I don't need to mention the gorgeous art work that Carle is known for.
After we had finished reading the book, we got to paint our own little clouds. My boys loved it.
|My oldest focused on creating clouds
This activity is fun because the paint is actually shaving cream and glue (I added a small dollop of white paint because our shaving cream was that blue gel...). As I stirred the concoction, it of course puffed up which allowed for some nice textured clouds.
|This mixture makes great texture for clouds
I was very pleased at how much time my boys wanted to spend painting clouds. Of course the final product always looked like a huge white smudge, but the process was great fun. Plus the whole time they painted we discussed clouds, and how they bring rain, what the rain does, who is in charge of bringing the rain. The conversations were great.
Thanks Janae for the great book inspired craft for a rainy summer day!
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Paris wants consistency after "frustrating" Millwall spell
PARIS Cowan-Hall said his time at Millwall has been "frustrating" after he joined Bristol Rovers on an emergency one-month loan deal.
Winger Cowan-Hall has moved to the League Two side after making just 11 appearances for the Lions since his switch from Wycombe Wanderers last January.
The 25-year-old started his first game for Millwall in the FA Cup first round win over AFC Fylde on November 7, but he struggled to make an impression and was replaced at half-time.
Injuries have disrupted his progress at Millwall and he is now hoping to finally be able to put a run of games together.
Cowan-Hall told BBC Radio Bristol: "It has been stop-start and frustrating in ways, so it is a chance for me to play consistently again.
"I have played quite a few games at this level and know what to expect, so to speak."
Gas manager Darrell Clarke, meanwhile, has thanked Lions boss Neil Harris for giving Cowan-Hall permission to move to the club.
He believes his new signing's experience in League Two, where he played 45 times for Wycombe, will benefit a Rovers side currently in 12th place in the table after achieving promotion from the Conference Premier last season.
Clarke told Bristol Rovers' official website: "I am delighted to be able to bring Paris to The Memorial Stadium on a one-month loan.
"He has played at this level with Wycombe, where he scored a number of goals before signing for Millwall in January of this year.
"I am looking forward to working with him and would like to thank Millwall boss Neil Harris, who I know very well, for allowing Paris to join us."


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