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Maharaja Jaswant Singh II Ruler of Jodhpur, Marwar from 1876-1895 A.D is remembered as a benevolent Monarch who steered the administration and economy of the state away from chaos and instability to a period of sustained development, security and justice for all. Amongst the prominent civil servants in this Ruler's coterie of administrators, was a young Charan by the name of KavirajMuraridanji. He was an astute politician and a farsighted administrator. In 1894 KavirajMuraridanji received in Jagir the little known hamlet of Chanwa. There he builds an exquisite little fortified haveli, today known as Heritage Hotel Fort Chanwa. In 1941, however the village of Chanwa became "Khalsa" (belonging to the State) as, ironically Muraridanji fell victim to a law introduced by him in the best interest of Marwar,whereby feudal estates lacking a male successor and without arecognized adoption in the life time of the deceased Jagirdar were automatically resumed by the state, after his death.In the year 1948 Chanwa was granted in "Jagir" to MaharajDalip Singh, the youngest son of Maharaja Umaid Singh.
However over the years the fortress sank into years of neglect and decay. In 1992, inspired by a wave of successful restorations to heritage properties and encouraged by the burgeoning tourism traffic into western Rajasthan. MaharajDalip Singh, the 24th generation of direct descent from RaoJodha, ruler and founder of Jodhpur in the 15th century decided to throw open the gates of Chanwa to these new 'invaders". Today Fort Chanwa restored to its pristine glory and charm by its proud owners MaharajDalip Singh & Rani Madhu Devi, warmly welcome travelers from distant lands offering princely hospitality in an inimitably enchanting Setting- a Heritage Hotel in the finest of traditions.
Fort Chanwa of Luni is an exceptional example of the elegance and symmetry in Indian architecture – whether it is the courtyards, towers, waterwheels, stables or passageways – of the 19th century. With its ornately carved lattice work friezes and intricate jharokas, the Fort Chanwa Luni captures the romance and grace of the bygone era.
Carved out of red sandstone of Jodhpur, the fort offers a panoramic view of the village below and the Thar horizon beyond. The village of Luni nestles in the shadow of the Fort wall and is the hub of activity with its many artisans fashioning metal, clay or wood into intricate forms, adept at the skills passed down the centuries by their ancestors. The women, dressed in brilliant Rajasthanicolours, go about their daily chores. At night the Fort, with its huge gates and protective wall, stands proud and strong under a spectacular canopy of stars.
The Fort has been beautifully resorted to its pristine glory by its owners Rani Madhu and MaharajDalip Singh, the youngest son of HH Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur. Each room has been created and decorated with its own particular charm. The courtyards, verandas and gardens create a bewitching ambience.
✔ A heritage fort restored into an experiential heritage hotel at Luni near Jodhpur.
✔ 55 rooms with a distinct heritage character and modern amenities
✔ F&B area includes multi cuisine restaurant and bar
✔ Recreational facilities include swimming pool, sauna and massage centre
✔ Village safaris portraying the real life of rural countryside organised
✔ Recommended for experiential travellers looking for a heritage retreat to explore rural countryside character while being completely away from urban character of Jodhpur


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Kendall Nordin is a DC-based artist who has often spent time working in farflung places such as China, and most recently, southeastern Alaska. Her visual work has exhibited in group and solo shows in the US, Australia, and Estonia and is included in the viewing program of The Drawing Center, NYC. Recent venues for performances and pieces include Black Mountain College, Chashama windows project, Transformer Gallery, and Project Dispatch. She received a grant from the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities in 2008. As well as practicing visual art she has performed in music ventures since 2000. Contributions to that world include PANIC, a 22-piece all girl rock improv orchestra. She completed her MFA at RMIT in Melbourne, Australia where she co-founded "The 24-hour Drawing Project". Before she left the written word behind, her poetry appeared in Wordwrights, Rain City Review, and Flat Bike, garnering an American Academy of Poets collegiate prize and a Lannan Foundation fellowship. She worked in the film world for a while, garnering a credit for Associate Producer of "The Ballad of Bering Strait", an early high-def feature length documentary. Kendall is a rabble-rouser and an instigator from teaching pre-school age children to lobbying for low power FM radio or provoking discussions about working space for artists. Occasionally she works under the name Le Chien Sauvage.

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Which Aqara products can act as Zigbee repeaters?
by Lagster, November 11 2018
Do any of the Aqara products other than the hub act as zigbee repeaters? Turns out the wall switches don't even though powered zigbee devices are supposed to.
And can I use products from other brands (e.g. Samsung SmartThings smart plug) that are known to be repeaters to extend my Aqara zigbee network?
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S7000 vs. Nikon 5700, Lumix dmc-fz10, and minolta A1???
I'm brand new here in this forum, although I've enjoyed reading Steve's reviews for some time.
I presently own an Olympus 3020, which is a no bells and whistles 3.2 mp point and shoot. I've been pleased with the overall quality of the pics, but have found myself missing out on some great shots that required a much longer zoom(the Oly has the standard 3x)...and with my girls in marching bands, drumline, and taekwondo tournaments, I oftentimes cannot get in close enough to get a decent pic---just nice "group" shots! I do print out shots occasionally, but usually nothing larger than an 8x10.
I've been looking and "researching" the above mentioned cameras, and am very impressed with their capabilities...but, outside of being able to choose shutter speed/aperature priorities, I'm pretty much a point and shoot amateur. The A1 and Nikon 5700 are very feature-rich...but are they too much for a point and shooter?? The Lumix fz-10 seems really cool with its Leica 12x zoom, but there have been comments about picture quality and design issues that concern me. The S7000 is very unique in that it seems to draw very strong reactions to it...reviewers either really love it or really hate it.
Have any of you had a chance to play with most or all of these cams, and can offer comments? Last question--have any of you S7000 owners found the camera lacking because it doesn't have image stabilization? I've had no problems with my somewhat shaky hands with my Oly 3020 or my Sony mini-dv 10x camcorder(with image stab.)...but don't know how they'll do with a non-stabilized long zoom like the S7000's.
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I am sure that you are not the only one to ask this question as they all have good resolution and nice zoom capabilities. I have used the 5700 and I own an FZ-10. I also played with the s7000 and A1 in camera shops. I liked the price and features of the Fuji, but wasn't as pleased with the image quality. The 5700 was appealing because I already have owned two Nikons (775 and 4300), but when I used it, I felt that the autofocus was "confused" about what to focus on. My relative was the owner and she felt the same way. The A1 and FZ-10 both have IS and I really wanted this feature. The FZ-10 was significantly less expensive so I went with it.
I have found that even though these have point-and-shoot capabilities, the more I learn about the camera, the better my photos turn out. So limited experience with the others may have been a factor (especially the 5700 for me). I personally have had some trouble with indoor shooting because the LCD image can look perfect but once downloaded to the computer (and back home from the event), they tend to be underexposed. Now I bracket the exposure and take a bunch of shots. The burst modes (low and high) are great for action (keep image review off so you can follow the action). The image stabilization works great.
There is a website with a lot of happy FZ-10 owners www.onlinephotographers.com. Check it out and good luck with your choice.
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I own the S7000 from fuji and I love it too. I have no experience with the other cameras you mention above. As for IS I generally dont have a problem without it execpt when I take macros (which I should really be using a tripod for ). I discard about 20%-30% of my macro shots that I take free hand. But thats ok (I think). Over all I love the camera and It is making me look at photographs in a whole new light. I am glad I got it.
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Hi srvsd, BigMike, and zace27,
Thank you very much for your comments! And I will check out that FZ10 website, srvsd! Thanks for providing it!
I've been reading up on as many reviews/user comments on the S7000 as possible...and it's cool to see how much the S7000 owners LOVE their camera....The same with FZ10 owners, too! I guess it just goes to show that you shouldn't rely too heavily on all of those test results and analyses from all of those "professional" reviews...besides, it's not just about the images...it's also about having fun with your camera too, and it sounds like a lot of you S7000 and FZ10 owners are having a lot of fun with your cameras! And that's what I want from my camera too!
Thanks again! Take care....
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There is no question that these cameras have a learning curve, especially for amateurs or enthusiasts like most of us. That is why I think it is difficult to choose based on reviews and playing with one for 5 minutes in a store. I tried to read reviews and see if there were any consistent complaints and if that complaint seemed to apply to me. I take pictures of my kids and sporting events mostly so I wanted relatively quick turn-on to shot time and a good zoom. Other features were less important to me.
When I first took some photos with the FZ-10 in full auto mode, I thought I bought the "wrong" camera. Indoor shots were very underexposed. Then I realized that I had to manually pop up the flash--something I wasn't used to since I had a Coolpix 4300. And the more I work with it, the better my pictures become.
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If you are primarily a point & shooter looking for a long zoom why not the Fuji S5000. It has these features and at a much lower price. It will also allow you to grow into the advanced capabilities. It works well in auto or programmed auto modes and also offers shutter priority, aperture priority as well as manual.
I got mine about 2 weeks ago for $295 and I absolutely love it.
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Hi Steve and Howard,
'Sorry to reply so late....been getting over a bad cold...anyway, thanks for the great advice! You're right, Steve...instead of worrying about all of the possible "negatives" of any particular camera, I should focus only on those aspects which would apply to me...thanks!
And thanks, Howard! The S5000 is a nice camera with a great zoom...it's also a nice looking camera, too....I'll have to look into that model more closely...I love the price! I liked your pics...especially the ones of Long Beach Island!
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From the churning windmills in the Zaanse Schans to the cheese weighing house in Edam, this tour highlights everything typical Dutch. See the beautiful landscapes of North Holland and explore the traditional fishing village of Volendam on a 5,5 hour guided tour from Amsterdam. Learn about clog making in the wooden shoe shop and try some tasteful cheese in one of the Dutch cheese farms.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam on a half-day guided tour of the Dutch countryside, starting with a 20-minute drive to the windmill village of Zaanse Schans. This outdoor conservation area is situated on the banks of the Zaan River and is home to traditional 18th and 19th century architecture, including several functioning windmills.
Watch live demonstrations of craftsmen at work, including a clog maker crafting the famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands. There will be some free time to explore the village on your own, before traveling through the distinctive polders (land reclaimed from the water) of the Beemster area.
From there continue on to Edam, also commonly referred to as the pearl of the Zuiderzee. Edam's ancient streets and tranquil canals are lined by beautiful 17th century buildings, including the leaning Carillon tower, the Great Church, and town hall. Most famous in Edam is beyond any doubt the public weighing house, where in summer still every Wednesday the famous Edam Cheese is being sold.
After a stroll around this history-rich town, you'll have the opportunity to see how Edam's world-famous cheese is made and, of course, to taste it in a closeby cheesefarm.
Finally, you will stop in the beautiful seaside village of Volendam. This typical fishing village with its bustling harbor has been a major tourist attraction as early as 1875. People come from all over to see the small buildings and houses and take in the locals in their traditional Dutch clothing. This is a great place to pick up souvenirs for those at home or a memento for yourself, and to have photos taken in traditional Dutch costume. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the oldest parts of the city, exploring a labyrinth of twists and turns to sites such as St. Vincent's Church, the wooden Stolphoevekerk and the Visafslag (Fish Auction).
Please be noted:
- The order of visiting the villages in the description can be different on each day.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Live commentary on board by Multi-lingual liveguide; English, German & Spanish
- Food & Drinks
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- Heineken Experience bus stop, Stadhouderskade 78, Wait on the side of the main entrance of the Heineken Experience, not on the water side)
- Till May 20th: – A'DAM tower/Lookout, Overhoeksplein 5, opposite central station
(Check-in desk inside the entrance of the A'DAM Lookout)
- From May 20th: – THIS IS HOLLAND – Overhoeksplein 51, opposite central station. How to get here: A free shuttle ferry to Buiksloterweg runs 24/7 from Amsterdam Central Station to the north shore of the river IJ. Journey time is three minutes). Embark via the two middle pontoons. On disembarking, turn left. It's two minutes' walk to THIS IS HOLLAND.
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Birth year: 8th March 1959. I am into my 7th decade? Work that out!
Family: Yes, father & brother. My brother is called Andrew, so he is a nutter.
Occupation: Retired. Ex HMRC tax collector.
Previous jobs: Only job since leaving school. When at school I worked for a butcher delivering meat, and at an ice cream parlour. Also delivered papers.
Favourite team: The mighty Burnley
Favourite player of all time: Steve Kindon.
Hobbies / Interests: Theme parks, music, reading autobiographies and travel.
Ambitions: To win a game. To live a long and prosperous life.
Other thoughts??: The higher a monkey climbs the more it shows its arse.


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The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of space and its many perils to uncover the truth about a lost expedition that decades before boldly faced emptiness and silence in search of the unknown.
Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department to take down the ruthless Armando Armas, the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel.
Decades after Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, a lethal new Terminator is sent to eliminate the future leader of the resistance. In a fight to save mankind, battle-hardened Sarah Connor teams up with an unexpected ally and an enhanced super soldier to stop the deadliest Terminator yet.
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake's own brother among them.
During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world's most dangerous game.
Following the death of his wife, Ip Man travels to San Francisco to ease tensions between the local kung fu masters and his star student, Bruce Lee, while searching for a better future for his son.
Sancaka has lived on the streets since his parents left him. Living a hard life, Sancaka survives by thinking about his own safety. When the condition of the city gets worse and injustice rages throughout the country, Sancaka must decide whether he continues to live to look after himself or rise to become their oppressed hero.
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.
Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
After losing his wife seven years earlier, the eccentric Dr. John Dolittle, famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria's England, hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company. But when the young queen falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle is forced to set sail on an epic adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, regaining his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers wondrous creatures.
When a law-abiding woman gets indicted for murdering her husband, her lawyer soon realizes that a larger conspiracy may be at work.
A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.
Checco is a young Apulian entrepreneur dreamer who has opened a sushi restaurant in his Apulia. However, after one month, the restaurant went bankrupt and he chose to emigrate to Africa to escape from debt. Here he adapts to being a waiter in a resort in Kenya, but at the outbreak of a civil war he decides to embark on a stowaway trip on a boat for migrants to Europe and chooses to do it with his African friends. However, he would not like to return to Italy, but rather to go to Liechtenstein where banking secrecy is in force and there is a lower tax burden than in Italy.
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend — a mystery that carries him from the gin-soaked jazz clubs of Harlem to the slums of Brooklyn to the gilded halls of New York's power brokers.


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ICFBE 2022: 16. International Conference on Forest Biodiversity and Ecosystem
December 12-13, 2022 in Rome, Italy
The International Research Conference Aims and Objectives
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number and length of the presentations. With its high quality, it provides an exceptional value for students, academics and industry researchers.
ICFBE 2022: 16. International Conference on Forest Biodiversity and Ecosystem aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Forest Biodiversity and Ecosystem. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Forest Biodiversity and Ecosystem
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Prospective authors are kindly encouraged to contribute to and help shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts, papers and e-posters. Also, high quality research contributions describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Forest Biodiversity and Ecosystem are cordially invited for presentation at the conference. The conference solicits contributions of abstracts, papers and e-posters that address themes and topics of the conference, including figures, tables and references of novel research materials.
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Ethno-Botanical Diversity and Conservation Status of Medicinal Flora at High Terrains of Garhwal (Uttarakhand) Himalaya, India: A Case Study in Context to Multifarious Tourism Growth and Peri-Urban Encroachments
Aravind Kumar
The Influence of Forest Management Histories on Dead Wood and Habitat Trees in the Old Growth Forest in Northern Iran
Kiomars Sefidi
Estimating the Costs of Conservation in Multiple Output Agricultural Setting
T. Chaiechi, N. Stoeckl
The Environmental Conservation Behavior of the Applied Health Science Students of Green and Clean University
Nareelux Suwannobol, Plernpit Promrak, Kiattisak Batsungnoen
Biodiversity conservation
Biodiversity management
Forest biodiversity and conservation
Forest ecology and ecosystem services
Forests and forest products
Sustainable forest management
Restoration ecology
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Linkara has done 500 eps and I turn up to make threats and stuff.
Linkara has done 500 eps and I turn up to make threats and stuff.
We picked up a copy of Atop the Fourth Wall the Movie at ConBravo.
If you're having issues you can also watch it here on HAGANTUBE!
At ConBravo Mikey Insanity met Internet Superstar Vangelus and history was made. The worlds greatest comedy-musical-transgender-scifi-superhero movie was reviewed!
I, Omega and Giovanni all appear!
I thought you'd like some more from Jesse 'The Tache' Ventura. Who is totally still governor of Minnesota.
So some people who you may have heard of reviewed Southland Tales at something called Magfest. I turn up too…


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Here is another photo in my postcard series of Arizona.
This was taken in the slot canyon on Indian lands in Navajo country.
Such beauty and peace in these mesmerizing red slot canyons.
And, today is Sunday so that means new travel photos. Check out beautiful travel photos of Lake Como and Bellagio at Viva La Voyage!


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How to book Tatkal train ticket ?
There are 2 ways to book tatkal train tickets.
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- Visit Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter at your nearest railway station to book tatkal train ticket.
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- Login to the IRCTC website (irctc.co.in) to book tatkal train ticket before 10:00 am for AC ticket and 11:00 am for Non-AC ticket.
- Select origin destination.
- Choose your Journey date.
- Click on Submit.
- Now select quota as "TATKAL".
- Click on BOOK NOW for today's date for any train.
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It was were the big controversy started some two years ago…Tanuki Dojo. Where the ronin rebels gathered to shoot with no restriction to style or boundaries. WHooo that created a stir.
At that time the word of a gathering lead by a Renmei teacher outside of the established protocol spread like wildfire. Even though no one in the student group was a Renmei, at least a welcomed Renmei student, feathers were ruffled…greatly. Someone needed to be blamed.
I will not go further in to history. It is a new day now and the "feathers" have been steamed and all is well. At least on the surface.
The original four Ronin were for the most part are parting ways due to life's changes. The most senior member was moving back home and was to study with a main leader of a sub-independent Renmei group. That shot just outside the blessing of the NRA, but had one foot in the Renmei door since the head instructors are Certified Renmei Renshi. It is complex…
Another of the Four ( me) will be off shortly to Japan and will have new loyalties.
Number Three of Four will be giving up Kyudo at least for a while. He is not only taking a break but down sizing his equipment possessions. He put many of his things up for sale. I was able to pickup some spare equipment cheap!
The final sempai will still be around, yet now studying under the Renmei colors.
Added to this are two new seekers of the true Kyudo path.
This was as far as we knew the last gathering of the original Tanuki group.


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Daniel Wiegand:
Person-Centred Counsellor
My name is Daniel Wiegand and I am a qualified Person-Centred counsellor practicing from HQ Therapy Rooms here in Haggerston, E8.
Working in a person-centred way means I work through offering you empathy, acceptance and warmth as you explore what has brought you to counselling. With me, you will have a safe and supportive space to share your feelings and experiences that you may not be able to share elsewhere.
My philosophy is that it is the relationship between us, our connection; that can help and heal. It's important then that we have an initial session to see if you're happy and comfortable working with me and to get a sense of how we might work together.
I have worked for many years as an honorary therapist and volunteer for the LGBTQ+ community both here in London and in New York City. I gained my counselling qualifications in Person-Centred Therapy in London and then I further studied Focusing-Oriented Therapy in New York City.
I have a particular interest and experience in supporting people who live far from home and the issues of belonging that can bring.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am bound by their Ethical Framework.
If you would like to book an appointment, or want to ask any questions, please contact me using the following below:
Contact Details.
Daniel Wiegand, Person-Centred counsellor can be reached using the following:
email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07429 013972
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Jesus Promises Another Helper - John Chapter 14
15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you…. 23. Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him. 24. He that loves Me not, does not keep My sayings, and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father's which sent Me. 25. These things have I spoken unto you, being present with you. 26. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, Whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever, I have said unto you.
When you ask our Lord Jesus to come into your heart and forgive you of your sins, God the Father sends you The Holy Spirit. He lives in you and will not leave you. He is the voice of God Who gives you the ability to communicate with Him and will give you power to overcome sin and have a relationship with Him. The Holy Spirit, who is the Third member of the Trinity, is a gift to us in this dispensation, the "Church Age." The Holy Spirit's work is to give believers gifts or talents to enable him to serve and Love our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord in His physical body could only be present at one place at one time, but through the Holy Spirit He can be every where all the time.
The Holy Spirit is present through out the whole Bible. From Genesis 1 to Revelation. Genesis 1:2 says "darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters." Revelation 22:17 says: "The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come!'". It is evident that the Holy Spirit is present through out the whole Bible, but His function is a bit different in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. While He was with them, He mostly came upon people in the Old Testament, while He lives in us today and never leaves us.
In this short message, I want to express how important it is for you to understand The Holy Spirit. He is the third person of the Trinity - The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit. He is God who speaks to you from Heaven who lives in you. There are many illustrations of how three can be one, but none are adequate. God has made Himself known in three different ways. One illustration is water. It can be ice, liquid, and steam, but it is all water - H2O. We were created in God's image. We are a body, spirit, and soul. We are three, yet we are one. The difference is our three must stay together while we are alive on Earth. God can express Himself in three different forms while remaining the same substance. He is still one God.
"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:8, 9).
We not only can receive help from God The Father, and God The Son, but our Lord Jesus sent us God the Holy Spirit to be our helper.
The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit comforts us in time of trouble or sorrow; He helps us to overcome temptations & to live the way we ought; He educates our conscience; He helps us to pray as we ought; & He bears witness to God on our behalf that we are children of God. To the Christian, the Holy Spirit is God's great Helper - helping us where we are weak, lifting us up when we fall, comforting us in trouble or sorrow, guiding us in the way we ought to go, & standing alongside us as a witness for our defense before God on that great judgment day.
God gives us the Spirit so that we can know what the right thing is and how to do it. He could of given us a huge manual to study with the right thing to do in every situation that would ever come up in life. But instead He gives us the Spirit so that we have the answer right then as it comes up.
The second thing that the Spirit does for us is allow us to live as children of God. There is a big difference between being led by the flesh and being led by the Spirit. When we were led by the flesh we were sin controlled us. We were ruled over and had no choice in the matter. When we are controlled by the Spirit we are led as children are led. How do I lead my children?
First, I lead them gently. I take them by the hand, or if the way is too difficult I carry them. Second, I lead my children in the way they need to go. I am not going to take them anywhere that is dangerous or unhealthy. No, I am going to take them to the best places for them. Third, I lead my children personally. I set the example for them. We talk along the way. I answer their questions and guide them through it encouraging and instructing.
Another work of the Spirit is intercession for us, helping us to pray. Almost like a translator allowing us to speak the language of heaven. "Likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmities. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings (with feelings too deep for words) which cannot be uttered" (Romans 8:26). In our spiritual lives there are many times when we do not have any idea what is wrong, all we know is that something is not right. At these times the Spirit that is dwelling in us knows exactly what the problem is and is already taking the issue up with God.
There is much more about the Holy Spirit but this is a great start to understanding God in our hearts, making us truly alive, children of God, intimately linked with the Father, guaranteed of an inheritance and interceded for perfectly because He knows our hearts and knows the will of God. What a blessing to be led by the Spirit!


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Whats On
3rd Annual Legends of Conservation Adventure Race
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Join us for our third annual Legends of Conservation Adventure Race! Meet the amazing people carrying out important conservation work throughout Taranaki, and race around some of the most beautiful gardens and rainforest in New Zealand!
This event is best suited for primary and intermediate children, however all are welcome to participate.
Date and times:
- Saturday 14th September (No postponement day, this event will go ahead)
- 09:45am - race briefing. Your team MUST attend the race briefing in order to compete
- Race starts at 10am until 12 with a saussage sizzle lunch provided afterwards, as well as a prize giving
Pukeiti Gardens - there will be signage to guide you to the start
There is plenty of parking at the gardens, but make sure you arrive nice and early if it is a nice day, as the gardens are popular and the car park may fill up.
There is no cost but your team might like to give a donation on the day. The proceeds will go towards the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme which provides local children the opportunity to learn to snorkel and visit a marine reserve, as well as marine education.
- Your team may be a school team, a family team or a group of friends.
- You can have up to 6 people in your team but two of these must be adults (over 18)
- Your team must stay together - it's a team race
Rules and Safety Information:
- You must attend the safety briefing
- You must have two adults in your team.
- Your team must stay together. If you split up, you are disqualified
- Make sure your adults carry their fully charged phones
- Wear some comfortable but sturdy shoes.
- Stay on the track at all times, no one is to use the road
- Return to the starting point by 12
Each team member, including adults must carry a backpack with:
- A raincoat
- Warm layers like a polyprop or merino top
- A warm outer layer like a jersey or a warm hoodie
- A sunhat
- A warm hat
- At least one litre of water and some snacks to top up your energy
How this Adventure Race works:
Once we have had the safety briefing you will have 10 minutes to carefully study your map to decide which way you will go. You want to gather as many points as you can in two hours. We are using tracks in the garden - the road cannot be used at any time. The aim of the race is to meet as many conservation legends doing awesome work in Taranaki as you can! Talk to them and fill out your answer sheet, then race to talk to the next legend. There will also be codes and bonus points you must get.
To join this great race, organise your team and register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/29N3RY7
(Register early, there is a limit on teams)
Part of Conservation Week 2019 - conservationweek.org.nz
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Salt is one of the first ingredients we learn to use when we are little. My little nieces made their way to the kitchen this way by learning to sprinkle salt on foods. We have been informed that table salt is iodized and is probably the best salt available out there. Here I am going to differ with the opinion and introduce you to Himalayan Pink Salt. In India, it is mostly used to prepare light meals that are consumed during fasting.
Pink salt is called 'sendha namak' in India and comes in powdered as well as crystal form. It comes from a salt mountain in Pakistan and is mostly of very light pink color. There are few other sources of Pink Salt on earth but the one s Pakistan is the biggest one. This mountain is actually made up of ancient sea deposits.
Himalyan salt can be used as a replacement for common salt and also has many other uses that promote good health. Compared to sea salt or common table salt as we call it, pink salt has higher mineral content (It contains total of 84 minerals) and is lot more pure. It has the properties that relax the body and also remove toxins. It stimulates blood circulation but lowers blood pressure. Because of this, patients suffering from high blood pressure are advised to switch to Himalayan salt. It is used in spas for aromatherapy, in bath salts, body scrubs etc to relax and heal the body holistically.
Other benefits of Himalayan salt consumption include better pH balance, better absorption of essential nutrients from food and is used as a remedy for skin rashes, fever, flu, psoriasis, herpes and arthritis. Even today, the salt crystals are hand-mined, hand-crushed and sun dried before shipping. Consumption of Himalayan salt brine aids in getting rid of toxins from the body and several other ailments. Taking steam with Himalayan salt also helps in respiratory problems, ear infections, sinus etc. For arthritis, dip a towel in warm Himalayan salt brine and place it on the affected areas.


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AL Public Meeting
Animal Liberation Public Meetings update our supporters on what's happening in the Animal Rights Movement!
Come along to meet like-minded individuals and see how you can get involved.
Upcoming Meeting
21st February 2019
🏠: The Mitchell Theatre, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney.
Stay tuned for the list of speakers!
Head over to our Facebook, or Public Calendar for more details!
Past Meetings
4th October Speakers
- Chris Delforce and Lissy Jayne – Creators of Dominion and Aussie Farms
- Charlie – Sydney Fox Rescue
- Bec See – The Animal Project
- Isy Veira – Legion DX Sydney
- Lynda Stoner – Animal Liberation
- Gabi Openshaw – Animal Liberation
- Nadia Kiternas – Animal Liberation


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I am a father of one child. I will change the names and alter details and dates slightly to avoid us being identified.
I reported three concerns; the mental health of a parent, the parents threat to kill a child and the parent made a series of disclosures that she was abused as a child. I saw the later also as a risk due to my child having contact to date with this man.
I reported these concerns to Social Services and was ignored. Social Services told me to report these concerns to the police, soi did. I was then accused of abusing my powers in my professional job by social services.
My ex partner ran away and I did not see the child for over a year. Sending a birthday card was considered abuse.
A year later my child was returned to me by another social services for the same 2 concerns I had previously reported. She was known to the mental heath team prior to having children and tried to smoother my child and another child. Despite this my social services hid this fact and had no concerns. They put her condition down as post natal depression.
My child returned traumatised. Her pictures look ed like that of an NSPCC photo
My ex was placed on supervision, but then dropped after an expert witness ignored actual medial records, and without meeting nor speaking to me labelled me an abuser and the cause of her illness, quoting that she had never been ill before.
Within court she told them I stabbed her and the child but when asked to give evidence she failed to do so and quickly changed her story to that of emotional abuse. Holding hands and buying her a car was emotional abuse or controlling behaviour
No one showed concerns that she kept changing her story.
Residency was granted to myself.


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Coaching is primarily, but not exclusively aimed at the corporate environment. Coaching covers a wide area of subjects and I am able to tailor coaching sessions to address and accommodate personal, staff or team issues as required.
I offer individual 1-1 coaching sessions to help manage all aspects of life related issues, including self-fulfilment, dealing with stress, working with people, goal setting and achieving goals & time management, problems in the home, relationship issues, depression, listening, family issues and more.
Corporate coaching is a powerful collaboration tool between coach and person, team or organisation, to support executives and organizations to maintain structure while they focus on goals and action steps to achieve their mission statement. It is looking at how to attain greater possibilities, perceived or real. Please refer to the Corporate Coaching information on my web page.
For more information or to see what I can offer please browse my website or contact me on
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People often ask what the difference between Counselling and Coaching is. One is not better than the other, but one may be more appropriate at a given time.
For instance, being stuck with a pervading emotional problem or in a recurring relationship impasse, or a personal crisis, or a personal challenge that seems overwhelming and consumes every waking thought so it prevents you from sleeping at night, then counselling may be more appropriate. When you are swamped with worry and burdened with issues about yourself or others, then a therapeutic relationship may be more helpful. Before life can be lived more happily, healing or understanding needs to take place. Moving from surviving life, to living life…..
Coaching will help you get what you want by clarifying what it is exactly you want to achieve and what steps are necessary to get there. Coaching is about helping you get unstuck in your "habitudes" of your neural network and break out of the behaviours that hinder you from moving forward. The approach is more:
- goal driven, pro-active and analytical,
- uses a SMART action plan (specific, measurable, assignable (achievable), realistic, time-related, Doran, 1981).
- provides the "how-to" by identifying your skills, and using your energy to take the steps to move from passivity to creativity, to achieve your goals.
- coaching is about mentoring you to keep the flame of self-belief burning so that you can be empowered to achieve the success you desire in whatever field you choose.
How do you eat an elephant? One mouthful at a time. That is what coaching does, breaks down the goal into manageable pieces that in turn get allocated into small achievable steps of action.
How do you begin a thousand mile journey? With the first step……


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Professor Chris Nelson
College of Business
Phone: 260.422.5561 x2111
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Office: Cunningham Business Center, 301 C
Office Hours:
10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am to 11:00am
12:15pm to 2:00pm
10:00am to 11:00am
10:00am to 11:00am
12:15pm to 2:00pm
Class Information
- MBA 7000 Business Policy & Strategy
- MBA 5340 Operations Management
- MBA 5200 Financial Management
- BA 4910 Business Policy & Strategy
- BA 4010 Quality Management
- IME 4110 Total Quality Management
Selected Publications/Presentations
Nelson, C, D. (2017). Innovative Practices: An Entrepreneur's Guidebook. San Francisco, CA: Medium.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). Going Global? Deciding When to Pull the Trigger and How. LinkedIn, Strategic Planning Society.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). Public Policy 101: Contingency Planning at the Government Level. LinkedIn, (CSCMP) Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). Innovation: Best Practices for Past Performance. LinkedIn, (CASE) Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). Why Harvey Davidson Should Value Different Perspectives: Corporate Innovation. LinkedIn, Innovation Enterprise.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). Quality versus Excellence: A Unique Perspective. LinkedIn, Operations Management in Practice.
Nelson, Christopher. Tran, Tommy. (2017). Healthcare: Focusing on Innovation for the Future. LinkedIn, Healthcare Executives Network.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). Education: Providing Internet Access for Low-Income Students. LinkedIn, Higher Education Management.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). Project Based Learning in the Classroom. LinkedIn, Education Management Professionals.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). What if Each Student Became an Entrepreneur? LinkedIn, Entrepreneur's Network.
Nelson, Christopher (2017). The Art of Presentation and Writing Skills in the Classroom? LinkedIn, Higher Education Management.


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Nets, Spencer Dinwiddie agree to contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Brooklyn Nets gave Spencer Dinwiddie a contract extension Thursday, a day after the best game of his career.
The three-year extension will be worth about $34 million for the guard who was playing in the NBA G League before he signed with the Nets on Dec. 8, 2016.
He has gone on to become one of their top players and scored a career-high 39 points, the most by any player off the bench in the NBA this season, in a victory at Philadelphia on Wednesday.
''The journey is just beginning,'' Dinwiddie wrote on Twitter. ''I'm thankful that (at)brooklynnets believe in me enough to give me a home.''
Not to mention a nice raise from the $1.7 million he's making this season.
Dinwiddie was third in voting for the Most Improved Player last season and could find himself in the race for the Sixth Man of the Year award this season. He is averaging 16.9 points, helping the Nets overcome the loss of scoring leader Caris LeVert to injury.
''It's just so evident, you can't take him out and he's playing great basketball,'' Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said after Wednesday's win. ''Obviously, he's our engine right now, especially in the second half. All the work he's done, he's come a long way. He deserves it.''
Dinwiddie became eligible to sign an extension last week but it was unclear if the Nets would offer one, which would cut into the cap space that will be available to them this summer. But Dinwiddie has played well enough on the court and been one of the team's leaders off it, so they decided it was worth it to pay now.
The third year of the deal is a player option and all three years are guaranteed.
Dinwiddie was originally a second-round pick of Detroit in 2014 but spent his first couple seasons with the Pistons and Chicago Bulls going back and forth from the G League. His big opportunity came last season when the Nets lost point guards Jeremy Lin and D'Angelo Russell to injuries and he went on to average 12.6 points.
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Τhis programme is broadcasted every Sunday evening at
8pm. The presenter of the programme is Vasilis Panayis
who presents different personalities
(Politicians,Actors, Singers and from the Education
Board and many more), from the Greek and Cypriot
Community in Britain, as well as from Greece and Cyprus
This programme is broadcasted every Wednesday at 7.45pm
and every Saturday at 8.00pm.The programme presents
entire community events held during the year and other
related issues, activities and events through the daily
and social life of the Greek and Cypriot community.
One of the most popular television programs of Hellenic
TV is 'Omogenia Edo Londino', this programme has been
informing for several years each member of the community
regarding events.It is broadcasted every Friday at
8.30pm and presents all the activities and events
organized during the year. Presenter of the show is
Dimitra Nikitaki.The journalistic material, filming and
reporting on interviews is carried out by John
Ioannou.Programming and editing of the show is by George
Lingos. The show 'Omogenia Edo Londino' presents the
events organized every week by various Associations,
Clubs and other community actors. This focuses the
spotlight on our community and is always at the center
of information, covering singificant and important
issues. Some of the issues relating to visits of
prominent personalities from Cyprus and Greece in the
community are discussed, along with political events
surrounding Cyprus and Greece, our community academic
system, exhibitions and various paintings in addition to
social and cultural events of Hellenism in Great
Britain. Also, the program presents and promotes
business and community entities, making reference to
subsequent future events.
"Anesperon Fos" was
launched with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop
Gregorios of Thyateira and Great Britain on Saturday,
12th November 2011, and is hosted by Hellenic TV. It
will run every Saturday at 19.30, London time (21.30
Greece time). The programme,
which is edited and presented by Fr Savvas David
Vasileiadis, treats interesting theological issues in
plain language that is accessible and engaging for the
viewer. It also covers social
issues related to the promotion of spiritual and mental
health, creativity, art, byzantine music and painting.
Guests will participate regularly in the
programme, including experts in the fields of Church,
theology, science, medicine, Byzantine music,
iconography, art, and other related disciplines.
Every show has as its backdrop a canvas-painted
icon of Christ walking on the water and rescuing the
Apostle Peter from drowning, skilfully painted ad hoc by
Eleftherios Foulidis. Find more at
The TV show "Tomorrow is Sunday" is broadcasted every
Saturday at 20.15pm by the Reverend Protopresbyter
Joseph Paliouras and consists of various thelogical
themes based on Orthodox Hymns. The show contains live
hymns presented by chanters of our community and others,
accompanied by analyzes and theological deepening.
This is a weekly program (every Tuesday 7.45pm),
prepared by the well known in the Greek Cypriot
Community, Father Joseph
Paliouras and produced by Hellenic TV at the Wood Green
studios. Father Joseph has a guest each week and
analyses each theme, associated with education, in
This weekly program (every Thursday 7.45pm), produced by
Hellenic TV, is prepared and presented by the well known
in the Greek Cypriot community, family solicitor Lucy
Loizou. She is a partner at the International Family Law
Group LLP and often handles complicated cases with
international issues. Lucy is supported each week by a
different specialist in family law solicitor. This
series of programs covers all aspects of family law.
Hellenic TV presents
exclusively a new series of programs with issues that
concern us all: HEALTH ISSUES. The program is prepared
and presented by the distinguished Doctor GP Dr. Kyriaki
Sonidou (Kiki). A different issue is presented in each
program, where a famous Greek physician is invited as a
quest, who specializes in the specific topic of the
program. The program is broadcast on HELLENIC TV1, WNN
and FREEVIEW Channel 244, every Sunday at 7.30 pm. After
the broadcast, each program is distributed to all social
media of Hellenic TV.
Brand new series coming to your screens soon! Have you
ever wanted to cook like your yiayia but didn't quite
know how? Well this new show aims to mix the old with
the new and keep those recipes going, so you can cook
just like your yiayia and give her a run for her money.
It's simple, watch and learn and then it's your turn!
One last thing to remember, If you can't take the heat,
then get out of yiayia's kitchen.


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Athir, Izz Al-Din Abu Al-Hasan Ali IBN Al
Athir, Izz Al-Din Abu Al-Hasan Ali IBN Al
Born May 12, 1160, in Jazirat ibn-Umar; died 1233 or 1234 in Mosul. Arab historian.
Ibn al-Athir's main work was The Complete History in 12 volumes. Some of the history (up to 922–23) was a revision of al-Tabari's History but with additional sources, and the rest (up to 1231) was an independent work. He also wrote a bibliographic dictionary of Muhammad's disciples and a history of the governors (atabegs) of Mosul. Excerpts of Ibn al-Athir's works in Russian translation can be found in the writings of N. A. Mednikov and A. E. Krymskii.


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Intelligent AWD sensors balance torque between the front and rear wheels to enhance handling and maximize traction, typically before wheelslip can even occur. This helps keep the vehicle sure-footed in a variety of conditions — such as slippery surfaces. Available on the SEL and Limited. Standard on the Limited when equipped with the available 3.5L EcoBoost® engine.
Set the steering wheel to the position you want with the power tilt/telescoping column, available on the Limited.
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Flex Limited features perforated leather-trimmed front seats, a color-keyed leather-wrapped steering wheel with wood inlay and audio and speed controls, plus chrome front doorsill scuff plates with aluminum inserts. You'll also find San Macassar woodgrain appearance (SEL) and Yoho maple (Limited) accents in the instrument and door-trim panels. The Appearance Package, available on SEL and Limited, features leather-trimmed seats with perforated-leather inserts, a perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel with Meteorite Black bezels, unique instrument panel and door-trim appliqués, plus floor mats with unique logo first-row floor mats.
At the touch of a button, the available, class-exclusive PowerFold® third-row seat can be folded for a flat load floor and additional cargo room. In the upright position, it comfortably seats two passengers. Available on the Limited.
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Power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedal functions are available on the SEL and are standard on the Limited. They allow for memory settings for up to two different drivers.
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15. Classes are: Compact Cars (Fiesta); Small Sedans and Hatchbacks (Focus); Midsize Sedans (Fusion); Full-Size Sedans (Taurus); RWD Sports Cars (Mustang); Small Utilities (Escape); Midsize Utilities (Edge); Large Utilities (Flex and Explorer); Extended Utilities (Expedition); Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR, Non-Hybrid (F-150); Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR (Super Duty).
16. EPA-estimated Fiesta SE with SFE Package; Focus SE with SFE Package. Actual mileage may vary. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
17. Excludes models with SYNC with MyFord Touch.
18. Only on vehicles equipped with SYNC with MyFord Touch.
19. See fueleconomy.gov.
20. For Dealer Ordered vehicles, the vehicle has already been ordered by the dealer and is in the process of being manufactured by the factory. If you are interested in the vehicle marked "Dealer Ordered", contact the dealership for a delivery estimate.
21. On the F-750
22. Based on Ford drive-cycle tests of comparably equipped 2011/2012 Ford and 2011/2012 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
27. SYNC is an optional feature. Features/functionality vary by vehicle/model. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC/MyFord Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data rates may apply. Optional Navigation system map updates cannot be received via wi-fi and require a separate update.
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36. Optional Ford Work Solutions. Available on F-Series, E-Series, Transit Connect and Super Duty. Some features unavailable while driving.
39. Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions.
42. Based on analysis of data published by EPA, 11/10. Actual mileage may vary.
43. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. iPhone® is a registered trademarks of Apple Inc. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
48. You must have a Bluetooth®-enabled phone paired to your SYNC system. The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp. iPad®, iPod®, iTunes®, iPhone®, and Siri® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. The term Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®. Sony is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation.
49. Only on vehicles with SYNC® with MyFord Touch® with voice activated Navigation system or SYNC with hard drive-based voice activated Navigation system. Commands may vary by model year.
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63. SYNC® AppLink™ is available on select models and compatible with select smartphone platforms. SYNC AppLink is not compatible with MyFord Touch. Commands may vary by phone and AppLink software.
64. 20 Operator Assist sessions included with each one-year paid/complimentary SYNC Services subscription. Fees apply for additional sessions. See syncmyride.com.
67. EPA-estimated 17 city/25 hwy/20 combined mpg, AWD. Actual mileage may vary. Figures achieved using premium unleaded gasoline.
68. Achieved with premium fuel.
129. SYNC Services varies by trim level and model year and may require a subscription. Traffic alerts and turn-by-turn directions available in select markets. Message and data rates may apply. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change or discontinue this product service at any time without prior notification or incurring any future obligation.
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And so it begins. Net Neutrality. RIP FOS.
I don't think this will happen. But it's still creepy to think that some want this to happen. Think of all the Porn you will no longer to be able to search for and watch. Yeah, think about that, you horny f*ckers.
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I could type tons of stuff here, but it's all in the video. It's 15 minutes long, so… bring a book.
#LoveMail & finally giving a tour of my new #VanLife van!
So I've gotten about 100 emails asking me when I'm going to do the big reveal on my awesome new custom camer van and its Sportsmobile top. Well, tomorrow may be the day. There are still a few esthetic things and functional things to get done this weekend, but I'm going to show it anyway, and then do new videos when new things are completed.
I hope you like it. I'm proud to say we used about 70% reclaimed wood from floor to ceiling, cabinets, trim and other little places.
Saturday, my buddy Howie from @HowieBuildsVans is going to install the hand-pump kitchen faucet. And I'm gonna put all the "pop-a-xxx" things I just got from @Amazon (and love) in too.
So, with this upcoming new year right around the corner, I feel I have to add something new to my arsenal of content creativity. It can't all be #VanLife, juvenile humor, and pictures of adorable kittens :-). So I decided to do very short reviews of every product I purchase from Amazon.com for the year 2018. This blog post is just a heads up.
Let us not forget, when I started the @VocalVirgo channel on @YouTube, I started off with how much junk mail I would receive during that year. Every time I sat down on the toilet to do a video the first thing I did was show you nosy folks how much more had accumulated since the last video.
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I was working with a coaching client recently who told me she had a serious problem. She said that, despite having great sales and what appeared to be a thriving business, she was still struggling with some crippling management issues. After some digging down with her through peripheral issues, we determined that she had two main problems facing her.
He admitted that she was still spending far too much time trying to oversee and manage things in her business and, secondly, she was having difficulty simply getting people to do what they were supposed to do.
Frustrations in Your Business
In my experience, this is not unusual. In fact, the stress and resentment of being trapped in a business that you supposedly built to give you freedom, and the frustration of trying to manage employees effectively, are probably the most common issues I hear from business owners.
It can be understandably distressing for a business owner to look up five years after starting a company and realize he or she can can't take a vacation or leave the shop or office for even a few days. It's doubly distressing to suddenly realize that if something were to happen to them, critical pieces of the business operation would be missing.
Unfortunately, this is an all too common scenario.
So, what exactly leads an owner to this precarious situation? The simplified answer is that it is the result of a lack of delegation and systems. Or documented processes, to be exact. But the larger problem for many owners is that they are so deep into the details of their own business they don't even know how to begin to make the right changes.
But there is a way that can work.
A great starting place to is to see your business objectively in terms of how it functions. A proven approach to this is to view your business as seven major areas of accountability, which we've called Leadership, Finance, Management, Marketing, Brand, Sales and Delivery.
Let's take a moment to look at two major aspects of the Management component of your business: managing employees and managing processes, or systems.
Management Through Enablement
One of the concepts embraced by EMyth is that every employee is essentially a systems operator. From the owner on down to the lowest skilled worker in the organization, everyone comes to work each day and operates a series of systems, or processes and procedures, that all work together to make the business function.
The manager's job is essentially to make it possible for every worker to operate their systems as effectively as possible. This means ensuring that everyone has the resources, tools, and information they need to do their job. If any of these elements are missing, or deficient, performance suffers and, consequently, the business suffers.
While the resources and tools are usually provided, information is often lacking. Specifically, the clearly documented instructions, if you will, for how to do the various processes, tasks, and procedures an employee is accountable for. We tend to refer to these collectively as 'systems.'
Most workers are trained by being shown and told how to do various tasks. But it is less common for these tasks, or systems, to be documented in the form of a procedures manual. And if a system is not documented there is always the risk of things being done incorrectly or incompletely. And if only one or even just two people know how to do a specific task, that knowledge could be lost if those employees leave.
It's been said regarding systems that, "If it's not written down it's just a rumor."
In addition to ensuring that everything that gets done in a business will be done the same way each time to produce the same results, documenting systems also adds tangible value to a business. But having a comprehensive procedures manual in place is not the complete picture. Effective delegation must happen, as well.
Delegation Is a Beautiful Thing
As an owner, you want employees to embrace their accountabilities and to want to serve the organization in the same way you seek to serve your customers. And, as a manager, you want employees you can delegate to knowing that they'll not only do what you ask but will even take it upon themselves to innovate and create even better ways to achieve desired results.
For this ideal scenario to become a reality in your business, you need to have these three components of good management:
- Effective communication and showing true care for your employees
- Having a method for dealing with problems or disagreements as they arise
- Having clarity of desired results and agreed upon expectations
In addition, your employees need to know that you, and other managers in the company, are willing to address their concerns, to mentor them and support their development.
When an employee's regular position assignments and tasks are well documented, manager's can be assured that the work can be done in a standardized way. And employee's can be freed to work more effectively. But what about tasks that fall outside of normal or routine work?
Delegation can be employed effectively if manager's follow this simple four step process.
Identify the work or result you want to delegate and determine to whom you'll delegate it.
Keep in mind that you can delegate almost anything, with the following exceptions:
- You can't delegate the overall result of your position (unless you're leaving your position).
- You can't delegate the work or results of someone else's position (unless you have their agreement).
- You can't delegate work or results that have been delegated to you and that you've agreed to do yourself.
When it's time to delegate, determine which position is appropriate for the task. Not the appropriate person, the appropriate position. Unfortunately, many business owners and managers tend to delegate everything to the same person or persons, over and over because they are the ones that can be relied on.
Put the delegation in writing, with the due date.
Once you know what you're going to delegate and have identified the right position and person for the task, you need to write the delegation down with as much detail and specificity as possible.
When you put something in writing:
- You're more likely to communicate what you really mean.
- Others are less likely to misinterpret what you want.
- It provides a record of the request in case any of the parties forgets.
- It minimizes confusion, disagreement, and misunderstanding.
The minimum required information in your delegation is: the result you want, the standards that must be met, and the due date and time. Often the employee can determine the actual work needed to produce the result, although in some cases you might choose to lay out the task yourself in a step-by-step fashion.
Discuss the delegation with the employee whenever possible.
For new assignments, it's a good idea to discuss the delegation with your employee. A meeting can give both of you opportunities to:
- Discuss the overall objective of the task and the logic behind the due date and the standards.
- Get clarity on the employee's other work accountabilities and re-prioritize, if necessary.
- Determine the first reporting loop for you to check the progress of the work
Get the employee's agreement.
The final step of the delegation process is to get the employee's agreement to be accountable for the result. Remember: No agreement, no commitment. No commitment, no result.
You'll find that this process allows employees to work with their managers to determine how results will be achieved. It will lead to more agreement, more commitment, and more timely results throughout your company. In addition, it will lead to more satisfying working relationships.
If you'd like help with the management of your business, please sign up for a free consultation where we can discuss this, or any other issue, to help you move your business forward. And I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel for videos on this and other business success topics.


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Well, I said I'd call, and I did. Unfortunately, my local link to AOL
went haywire, and only cleared up today.
I called Elektra, and spoke to a rep in their Sales department, explaining
our dilemna. He didn't go into detail, but stated that Legends never did
get released on CD. There was some sort of last minute glitch, and the
held it out.
They have no current plans to release it, either, but said that if they
received enough requests, they would consider it. I know Elektra has a WWW
site somewhere, and if I find it, I'll tell you where it is. He also gave
me their "snail mail" address, though he didn't specify a department. I'm
going to send my request to the head of the marketing department (name
unknown) and the president of the company under seperate copy.
I urge all of you to do the same, and tell all your friends at record
stores, and radio stations, and anyone without a computer so we can all
roar fro the cheap seats to the boardroom! The address is a follows;
Elektra Entertainment
75 Rockerfeller Plaza
New York, New York
For anyone who hasn't done this sort of thing before, a few common sense
pointers. 1. Keep it short, less than a page, the request is simple, and
merely needs a yes/no answer. 2. Be civil--it's real easy to toss
unwanted correspondence into the round file. 3. Do give a name and return
address, that they may answer you. 4. If you send a petetion, make sure
the names are legible, and all have return addresses. We do want to
convince them we aren't weaving this out of thin air.
Thanks to all in advance, and remember--you can ALWAYS count on the cheap
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Originally given a working title of Sweet City Suite, the album tells the story of various characters one might run into in
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perhaps more importantly (as those songs are already well-distributed on compilation CDs), the album features seemingly
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Sniper is for the seasoned Chapin fan. New fans would do better to check out
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Live. But for Chapin fans who have reached the level of the
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it captures Harry's great iconoclastic songwriting--Harry takes the story song to new heights here. But the album works best
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The Death of Holden: The End of an Australian Dream by Royce Kurmelovs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kurmelovs must have done a mountain of research into what the media describes as a simple issue of cost-effectiveness – the result is a heart-rending story about the people it affects, people just like the rest of us, raising children and working to live.
Local politicians positively spin the opening of the latest Hungry Jack's franchise as 'good for local jobs' because the official youth unemployment rate in the area is pushing 17 per cent or higher.
And yet the Australian car industry closure affects people raising those very youth, and what jobs can they look forward to? Are bartending and premium agriculture in the 'New Economy' of Tourism, Food, and Wine in a water-poor state secure jobs?
All it would take is one bad recession, or one long drought, for it all to be wiped away again.
And if you, like our governments, are thinking start-ups and tech will take the place of manufacturing jobs, think again.
Guys popping rivets on cars and driving trucks aren't going to be working in start-ups. They don't even have the networks to get those jobs done.
It would be easy to come away from reading this book feeling that it was just a series of stories, each with similar beginnings, similar twists, and very much the same endings. But that's because the closure of the Holden plant in Australia isn't just an isolated event, and it didn't just affect a small group of people.
If we are to understand how the transition from an industrial society to a post-industrial one will affect each and every one of us, then we need exposure to these stories because as this book shows us, the bland politicized statement 'stop giving them handouts' ultimately affects us all.
I won a copy of this book in an on-line competition with Kill Your Darlings