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Mars Close Encounter - Olympus Mons
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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope snapped this portrait of Mars within minutes of the planet's closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years. This image was made from a series of exposures taken between 5:35 a.m. and 6:20 a.m. EDT Aug. 27 with Hubble's Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2. In this picture, the red planet is 34,647,420 miles (55,757,930 km) from Earth.
This sharp, natural-color view of Mars reveals several prominent Martian features, including the largest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons; a system of canyons called Valles Marineris; an immense dark marking called Solis Lacus; and the southern polar ice cap. Olympus Mons [the oval-shaped feature just above center] is the size of Arizona and three times higher than Mount Everest. The dormant volcano resides in a region called the Tharsis Bulge, which is about the size of the U.S. and home to several extinct volcanoes. The three Tharsis Montes volcanoes are lined up just below Olympus Mons. Faint clouds are hovering over Arsia Mons, the southernmost of these volcanoes.
The long, dark scar, below and to the right of the Tharsis Bulge, is Valles Marineris, a 2,480-mile (4,000-km) system of canyons. Just below Valles Marineris is Solis Lacus, also known as the "Eye of Mars." The dark features to the left of Solis Lacus are the southern highlands, called Terra Sirenum, a region riddled with impact craters. The diameters of these craters range from 31 to 124 miles (50 to 200 km).
The image was taken during the middle of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. During this season the Sun shines continuously on the southern polar ice cap, causing the cap to shrink in size [bottom of image]. The orange streaks are indications of dust activity over the polar cap. The cap is made of carbon dioxide ice and water ice, but only carbon dioxide ice is seen in this image. The water ice is buried beneath the carbon dioxide ice. It will only be revealed when the cap recedes even more over the next two months. By contrast, the Northern Hemisphere is in the midst of winter. A wave of clouds covers the northern polar ice cap and the surrounding region [top of image].
This view of Mars reveals a striking contrast between the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The Northern Hemisphere is home to volcanoes that may have been active about 1 billion years ago. These volcanoes resurfaced the north's landscape, perhaps filling in many impact craters. The Southern Hemisphere is pockmarked with ancient impact craters, which appear dark because many are filled with coarser sand-sized particles.
Mars and Earth make a "close encounter" about every 26 months. These periodic encounters are due to the differences in the two planets' orbits. Earth goes around the Sun twice as fast as Mars, lapping the red planet about every two years. Both planets have elliptical orbits, so their close encounters are not always at the same distance. In its close encounter with Earth in 2001, for example, Mars was about 9 million miles farther away. Because Mars was much closer during this year's rendezvous, the planet will appeared 23 percent larger in the sky. Mars will not be this close again until 2287. This photograph is a color composite generated from observations taken with blue, green, and red filters. A total of 11 filters, spanning a wide wavelength range—-from blue to near infrared—-were used during the observations. The shorter wavelengths show clouds and other atmospheric changes. The longer wavelengths, including the near infrared, reveal Martian surface features.
Credit: NASA, J. Bell (Cornell U.) and M. Wolff (SSI)
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We're pleased to bring you the premiere of Charades' new EP Grey Pillar Sky (listen below), which is scheduled to be officially released on May 26th through White Russian Records. Charades commented on how the band and EP came to be, below the stream.
"It's almost been one and a half years since we started this band. At first we were mainly sorting out who we wanted to be as a band, what we should sound like and how we can translate our message to the listener. After a few months we started to record some demos of the songs 'Colours' and 'Embers in the Clouds'. As you can guess, it sounded as good and mostly as bad as a demo can be, but it gave us some kind of direction.
From this point we knew where we would like to go. Around the summer of 2016 we felt like we had built up enough experience playing live, and playing together as a band in general, to get us ready for the studio. At the same time we wrote the last song we needed for the EP, titled 'Undress' – ironically the first track on the EP.
We started to record in October 2016 at a small studio of a friend of ours named Yrjo in 't Veld. We worked the whole weekend, 12 hours a day, to get the basics down – drums, bass and a little bit of guitar. An exhausting but satisfying process. The next weekend we started to work on guitars; this was really fun to do because you can work on the production by being creative with the sounds and guitar layers. The same thing goes for vocals. Experimenting with things you can't really do live is the best thing about recording for us.
The hardest part about the whole process was waiting for the first mixes. We were so eager to hear how everything would come together. After it being mastered by Jesse Canon, Cannon Found Soundation, and getting the chance to release the finished product on White Russian Records, we were more happy than ever. 'Grey Pillar Sky' is a first release we are proud of but we are certainly not satisfied [with stopping there]. We'll keep on working to be a better band, writing better songs and getting ready for what comes next."

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Union County College Libraries
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I rented this jacket for my Rainier summit last week. My climbing companions and I all had the same complaint: the zipper is ridiculously small and difficult to start / zip. We struggled to get the jacket zipped up at every break -- it was virtually impossible with gloves on, and difficult even with bare hands. Really frustrating. I'm sure the small zipper saved some weight, but I think a burlier, easier to use zipper would be a worthwhile weight vs. functionality trade-off. Otherwise, the jacket was great.
Use Situation: Rainier climb.
Incredible down parka. This is the king of warmth to weight/compressibility. Wore to the summit of Mt. Rainier in wind and snow. Super light and compressible yet kept me toasty on every break and on the summit in high wind and snow. Hardly notice any weight in the pack and pull it out to shed snow and keep you warm in cold winds. Q Shield and Airfield were like a down fortress wrapped around me so I could focus on climbing while Nilas battled all the elements. Love this jacket! And it even compresses down to a softball. The cuffs with thumb holes keep heat in and keep jack sleeves from riding up. Insulated hood easily fits over helmet (I even had a GoPro on mine) and has easy adjustments to snug around your head so you retain full visibility - no more looking into the side of your parka hood when you turn your head. This jacket can probably take more than I can so it's my go to for all mountaineering and winter activities.
Use Situation: 2 Rainier climbs, winter climbing on 5-6K peaks.


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25-4-2014: The finals of the table football tournament of Heineken CZ were played at the restaurant Hastalsky dedek, in Prague, where the winners of the regional rounds met, hoping to take home the trophy, a full range of beer prizes and tickets to the Champions League. Our beer roulette was a complementary program for the whole afternoon. Glory to the winners! Honour to the losers! Photos of the event can be seen here:
25.4.2014: beer can be a great gift, as Mr. Hess from Finland could see by himself. A big surprise form his friends was waiting for him in Prague, our beer circuit, visiting three of the city's micro-breweries (Pivovarský dum, Minipivovar U medvidku, Pivovar U 3 ruzi), and a beer with a special label, signed by the Brew Master. That was certainly the biggest, and sweetest, surprise. You can see the gallery of photos here:
17 April, 2014: Our beer roulette was played on three tables at Jelinkova Vila in Velke Mezirici, during the party DELL hosted for its business partners. An interesting thing was that although many of the attendants were wine enthusiasts, with a certain reticence, our beer roulette won everyone over, even the biggest wine enthusiast at the table. This is for us clear proof of the popularity of our product. The final was spectacular, and everyone present cheered, even the players who'd been eliminated. The finals of the National Hockey League (which were being played that same evening) were for a moment completely forgotten. Photogallery:
13-1-2014: This time, the offer of our beer bar was rather atypical. The beer list only included interesting beers from the countries of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, with the old monarchy being the central theme of the evening held for the pharmaceutical company Abbvie, at Moravská Chalupa in Brno. Besides a beer tasting, attendants could consult the available beer cards with all the information about the beers, as well as a map of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire showing all the breweries represented at this beer event. And even though most of the attendants were from the more beautiful part of humanity, the attractiveness of our beer bar wasn't affected, quite the opposite in fact. Photos from the event can be seen here:
20-12-2013: Finally a tasting as it should be! In the morning, when the tasting buds aren't tired. It was organised for the employees of Šnajdr stavby Mělník s.r.o. right before Christmas. The tasting took place at the Hotel Ludmila, in Mělnik, and started at 10, making a pleasant start of the day for all attendants, who tasted special Czech beers focusing on different styles.


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Industries and Solutions
Venture has extensive experience with regard to Manufacturing. We have worked in manufacturing facilities across the country providing a wide variety of services for the Food, Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, and other packaged goods and industrial manufacturers. Services include:
- Materials Handling (Liquids, Solids, and Gases)
- Facilities Engineering
- Utilities
- Infrastructure
- Mechanical
- Electric
- Plumbing/Piping
- Lighting
- Instrumentation
- Foundations
- Site Civil
- Process Engineering
- Process SafetyManagement
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Packaging
- Warehousing
- Transportation Services (rail, truck, and barge loading/un-loading)
- Manufacturing Work Cells
- Queueing
- Time Motion Studies
- Feasibility Analysis
- 3D Design
- Process Optimization, Troubleshooting, and De-bottlenecking
- Equipment Selection and Procurement
- Construction Management
- Structural Engineering & Design
- Cost Analysis and ROI Studies
- Project Management
- Automation & Controls
- P&ID Development
- PFDs
- General Arrangements
Samples of Portfolio Projects
- Filter house fire recovery services.
- Engineering and design services for a wax producer including electrical, process, and mechanical.
- Several services for a paints and coating manufacturer:
- Upgrades to reactor system enabling new production line
- Reactivate monomer weigh tanks
- Upgrade of high speed dispersion vessel
- Remediation of structural deficiencies
- Manage site powered industrial truck projects
- Database development for new maintenance work order management system
- Extensive P&ID work for facilities
- Structural analysis of existing structures for support of new equipment, condenser platform/foundation design, small fiberglass panel pre-engineered building specification, and pipe stress analysis for a beverage manufacturer.
- Development of a direct use power project for a beverage company's corporate industrial manufacturing facility.
- Used weir flow formaulas to measure the flow of water to an outfall for a packaged goods facility.
- Development of a general arrangement, 3D modeling and piping plans for a treatment plant that processes wastewater from a cheese production facility.


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BUCHAREST, April 20 (Reuters) - Romania needs up to 40 billion euros of investment in new electricity generation, while it is forced to close a third of its outdated power capacity by 2020 and more than half by 2035, the economy ministry said.
A draft of the ministry's energy strategy by 2035 released on Wednesday estimates the European Union state will need 30-40 billion euros ($43.2-$57.6 billion) to create new production capacity of some 14,800 megawatts to replace aging units.
Successive government haves held back energy investment for years, stalling reforms, sell-offs and public-private partnerships, and almost all of the country's coal, gas, nuclear and large hydro-power plants are state-owned.
A government plan to restructure producers into two state-owned energy generators, currently on hold due to legal challenges, has also discouraged foreign investment and has been criticised as lacking transparency.
In the draft energy strategy, investment priorities include upgrades to three large lignite-fired power holdings by 2015 and the addition of two 720 MW units at the country's sole nuclear power plant in Cernavoda by 2020.
It also envisions a new 1,000 MW hydro power plant and a second nuclear power plant of up to 3,200 MW by 2035 and continued support for renewable energy, particularly wind power.
That is the one sector in which Romania has drawn strong interest from the likes of Czech CEZ (CEZPsp.PR: Quote), Italy's Enel (ENEI.MI: Quote) and Energias de Portugal (EDP.LS: Quote).
But the strategy does not outline specific measures to secure funding, and it comes at a time when more and more energy investors are leaving Romania.
Earlier this year, four major foreign firms pulled out of a partnership with the state to build two nuclear power units. [ID:nLDE71M18J]
The strategy also said renewable energy, including hydro power, should account for 38 percent of all electricity by 2020. It sees power consumption growing by just under 3 percent on average each year until then.
(Editing by Jane Baird)


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Molecular Breast Imaging/ BSGI
Performed with the Dilon 6800 Gamma Camera, Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) - also called Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) - is an excellent problem-solving tool for questionable findings on mammography or breast ultrasound. It can also be helpful for evaluating areas of palpable concern when the mammogram and ultrasound are normal.
This molecular imaging technique has a high sensitivity for the early detection of breast cancer with infrequent false-positive results. Because the interpretation of MBI is not affected by breast tissue density, it is an ideal diagnostic complement to mammography.
Medicare and most private insurance companies cover MBI under standard nuclear breast imaging codes.
In May 2007, Weinstein Imaging Associates became the first facility in western Pennsylvania and the entire Pittsburgh tri-state region to offer this service.
Please contact us with any questions.
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About Dilon Technologies
Dilon Technologies Inc. is bringing innovative new medical imaging products to market. Dilon's cornerstone product, the Dilon 6800, is a high-resolution, compact gamma camera, optimized to perform MBI, a molecular breast imaging procedure which images the metabolic activity of breast lesions through radiotracer uptake. Many leading medical centers around the country are now offering MBI to their patients, including: Cornell University Medical Center, New York; George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; and The Rose, Houston. For more information on Dilon Technologies please visit www.dilon.com.
Comparison of Breast Imaging Modalities
Key: Low - less than 40%, Medium - 40 to 80%, High - greater than 80%, Variable - referenced range varies by more than 30%.
Benefit to Radiation Risk of Breast Specific Gamma Imaging Compared with Mammography in Screening Asymptomatic Women with Dense Breasts
Methodological aspects of 99m Tc sestamibi guided biopsy in breast cancer
Prosnostic value of primary tumor SUV on F-18 FDG PET/CT compared with semi-quantitative tumor uptake on Tc-99m sestamibi breast specific gamma imaging in invasive ductal breast cancer
Retrospective and comparative analysis of 99m Tc Sestamibi breast specific gamma imaging versus mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for the detection of breast cancer in Chinese women
Validity of breast specific gamma imaging for Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System 4 lesions on mammography and or ultrasuond
Breast Specific gamma imaging with Tc-99m sestamibi in the diagnosis of breast cancer and its semiquantitative index correlation with tumor biologic markers, subtypes and clinicopathologic characteristics
Breast-Specific Imaging for Detection of Mammographically Occult Breast Cancer in Women at Increased Risk
Relative Uptake Factor of Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer in Breast Specific Gamma Imaging as a Surrogate Parameter for Sub typing
Comparative Diagnostic Utility of Low-Dose Breast Specific Gamma Imaging to Current Clinical Standard
Visual and semi quantitative analyses of dual phase breast specific gamma imaging with Tc 99 m sestamibi in detecting primary breast cancer
Background parenchymal uptake on molecular breast imaging as a breast cancer risk factor a case control study
Comparative Diagnostic Utility of Low Dose Breast Specific Gamma Imaging to Current Clinical Standard
Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging with Tc-Setamibi and MRI in the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer-A comparative Study
Image-Detected Breast Cancer: State-of-the-Art Diagnosis and Treatment
Real-world application of BSGI, initial experience at a community breast center and its potential impact on clinical care.
Low-Dose Molecular Breast Imaging is possible but Clinicians Should Proceed Cautiously
A Protocol for Imaging Axillary Lymph Nodes in Patients undergoing Breast-Specific Imaging
Breast-specific gamma imaging as an adjunct modality for the diagnosis of invasive breast cancer with correlation to tumour size and grade
Detection of Occult Foci of Breast Cancer Using Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging in women with One Mammographic or Clinically Suspicious breast Lesion
BSGI/MBI is Gaining Momentum as a Standard of Care in the Diagnostic Workup of Patients
Breast Scintigraphy Bibliography: A Literary History from Scintimammography to Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI)
BSGI exhbits at the RSNA 2010
New Jersey Medical Facility Introduces Newest Technique to Identify Cancerous Breast Lesions
New Study Points to Important Information Regarding Radiation Dose of BSGI/MBI
BSGI May outperform Breast ultrasound for Evaluating Patients with Indeterminate Mammograms
New study points to important information regading radiation dose of BSGI/MBI
Molecular Breast Imaging may be Useful in PASH diagnosis
New Study offers more Information on the radiation dose from BSGI
Radiation Risk in Perspective
BSGI Comparable to MRI in Detecting Additional Occult Breast Cancer Lesion in Certain Women.
Breast Scintigraphy Guidlines
The Clinical Impact of BSGI
Results of a Multi-Center Patient Registry to Determine the Clinical Impact of BSGI
BSGI makes Significant Impact on Detection of Breast Cancer in Patients with Negative Mammographic Findings
Medipattern Chosen by Doshi Diagnostic Imaging to Support Total Breast Care Program
BSGI Proves Highly Sensitive for the Detection of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
GammaLoc cleared by FDA!
Molecular-based Breast Imaging: Catching Up to Breast MRI
The Breast Journal article showing that BSGI and MRI have similar sensitivities, but BSGI has higher specificity than MRI.
Academic Radiology article showing that BSGI has better sensitivity than MRI or mammography for detecting ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
Our press release about BSGI, which includes photos and video clips of this new test.
Various media articles about our role in introducing BSGI to the Pittsburgh region.
April 2008 article showing that BSGI found breast cancer in 2% of women with normal mammograms.
Radio ad on KDKA-AM featuring BSGI usage in our practice.
BSGI May Reduce Unnecesary Biopsies
Building a Case for BSGI
Study Presented at American Society of Breast Surgeons Conference Reveals New Diagnostic Technique Helps Guide Surgical Management
US technology award winner at WVU makes breast cancer diagnosis more accurate
25 Most Influential in Radiology
Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging Offers Greater Sensitivity Over
Mammography, Ultrasound and MRI
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Diagnostic Procedure to be
Featured on CNBC
Clinical Utility of BSGI for Evaluating Disease Extent in the Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patient
Dilon touts study on BSGI costs
New screening tool for breast cancer
New technology offers an alternative to MRIs


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Judging Panel
Brian Henderson (Voting Panel Chairman)Partner – PwC
Brian is a Partner in PwC's London audit practice who specialises in working with private businesses, leading PwC's London audit offering in this space.
He has extensive experience of the Technology and Media sectors and has supported a number of his clients through acquisitions and capital market transactions as they have grown and expanded, including AIM, Main Market and US IPOs.
Brian also leads PwC's Fast Growth Companies programme for entrepreneurial businesses, a number of which are Venture Capital backed (www.pwc.co.uk/fastgrowth), and writes a regular SME Surgery column for The Times Online.
John ByrneManaging Director - Rothschild Corporate
John has over 20 years of experience at Rothschild, helping a wide range of clients achieve their goals through designing and executing strategic M&A and financing solutions. His clients include large and mid-sized corporations and Private Equity houses, as well a number of families and private entrepreneurs. John works across a broad range of sectors including Consumer, Retail, Leisure and Travel, Engineering and Technology.
In addition to his role as Managing Director, John is passionate about young people and sits on Rothschild & Co's Community Investment Committee, which invests in initiatives which nurture and encourage the ambitions of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. John is also a Trustee of a Multi Academy Trust in the North West of England.
Paul AndrewsManaging Director – Family Business United
Family Business United (FBU) was created by Paul, who is passionate about the Family Business sector and champions the sector on a global level. Family business is at the core of all that he does and FBU is the culmination of working in the Family Business sector for over 20 years.
FBU has become an award-winning magazine and resource centre for the family business community and, in addition, organises innovative family business events such as The Great British Family Business Conference, The Family Business of the Year Awards, The Family Business Road Trip, International Family Business Day and Scottish Family Business Week, to name a few!
Matthew Barrett Relationship Manager – UBS Switzerland AG
Matthew works for UBS, based in Zurich, as a Relationship Manager, running a team focused on international private clients. He has spent over twelve years in the Financial sector, mostly in the City of London. He started his career in London at HSBC Bank as a Financial Planner. He then moved on to Merrill Lynch and spent several years as an Investment Consultant running advisory portfolios. He is passionate about both the financial markets and real estate, and as a Director at UBS strives to always build and maintain long-term relationships.
He studied Civil Engineering at the University of Liverpool, is RDR Level 6 qualified and has the Investment Management Certificate through the CFA Society.
Jonathan BiggsCEO – Accel London
Jonathan Biggs is Accel London's Chief Operating Officer, having joined in 2001.
He is involved in the financial due diligence efforts on Accel's investments, leads Accel's investor relations, and oversees all operations of the business. He sits on the Judging Panel for the UK Private Business Awards, is a member of Silicon Valley Bank's Venture Capital Advisory Board and was instrumental in working with NACUE in its efforts to champion employment in early-stage companies for new graduates.
Prior to joining Accel, Jonathan worked at AXA Investment Managers, and before that worked at Deutsche Bank and Mirabaud & Cie in London. He is a Chartered Accountant in the UK.
Richie ClarkPartner – Fox Williams
Richie heads Fox Williams' Corporate department and is a Partner in the Capital Markets and M&A groups. He advises entrepreneurs, companies and financial institutions on a broad range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, listings, financings, and public takeovers, and is also a specialist in corporate governance, shareholder engagement and activist investor situations. He advises clients in a variety of industry sectors including Technology, Fintech, Natural Resources and Financial Services, and has particular expertise in understanding the issues facing international companies entering the UK market to seek funding or make acquisitions.
Prior to joining Fox Williams, Richie was a Partner at McCarthy Tétrault. He received a first-class BA with distinction from Mount Allison University in 1991 and an MA from Carleton University in 1992.
Julie DevonshireDirector of the Entrepreneurship Institute - King's College London
Julie Devonshire is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Institute at King's College London supporting students, alumni and staff to help them learn entrepreneurial skills, have entrepreneurial experiences and, perhaps, start a venture of their own.
King's College London engages an audience of 10,000+ in entrepreneurship annually, helping to start and scale 30+ ventures each year in health, technology, culture and many other areas.
Before joining King's, Julie was the Director of Ventures at UnLtd, supporting exceptional, early-stage social entrepreneurs across the country to scale and raise investment.
Jo FairleyFounder - Green & Black's
Jo Fairley is co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company which began in a Portobello bedroom and is now a global ethical brand. A serial entrepreneur and now a highly acclaimed speaker, Jo went on to set up Judges Bakery, an award-winning bakery and one-stop organic shop, as well as a nine-room wellbeing centre, The Wellington Centre. Co-author of the bestselling Beauty Bible series of books, Jo has now embarked on her next venture, The Perfume Society, turning a life-long passion into a website which embraces the world's first appreciation society for fragrance lovers.
Jennie Johnson MBEFounder and CEO – Kids Allowed Ltd
Jennie formed Kids Allowed when she was faced with Hobson's choice whilst looking for childcare for her second child. Not prepared to accept what was already out there, she took her wish list of what fantastic childcare should look like and went off and created it, with her first centre opening in 2005. Passionate about making a difference in the sector and caring for her team, Jennie is as popular with her colleagues as she is with mums and dads. In 2012, Jennie opened her own training academy to underpin the knowledge and professional development of colleagues.
Kids Allowed will open its eighth setting in 2018, Jennie was awarded CEO of the Year (the first female to win) at the UK Private Business Awards 2017.
Annabel Karmel MBEFounder - Karmel Foods Ltd
With expertise spanning more than 25 years, London-born mother of three Annabel Karmel has pioneered the way families all over the world feed their babies and children. Credited with starting a food revolution with her trusty recipes and methods, Annabel has become the UK's No.1 children's cookery author and a best-selling international author with 43 cookbooks.
With the sole mission of raising the standards of children's diets, Annabel is a sought-after media commentator on food related issues, and she regularly undertakes consultancy work for major nursery chains, leisure resorts, restaurants and hotels worldwide. Coupled with a vast digital following at annabelkarmel.com, recipe apps and cookbook-inspired supermarket food ranges, Annabel has become the trusted name in feeding.
Tamara LittletonCEO and Founder – The Social Element
Tamara founded The Social Element in 2002, before Facebook and Twitter were even created, knowing that the future would be digital. She has grown the global social media agency into a 350-strong team, operating in 45 countries and working with some of the world's largest brands including Oreo, Toyota, Primark, the Oprah Winfrey Network and LEGO Group.
In 2013, Tamara co-founded Polpeo, a crisis simulation platform for brands and their agencies, teaching them how a crisis would affect them online and how to communicate effectively.
Ian RestallChairman – Flathill Communications Group plc
Throughout his career, Ian has been involved with growth companies, both public and private. His early career was as a stockbroker, analyst, broadcaster and financial journalist in this area and, since founding Design Portfolio in 1991, he has been active in helping many companies in this sector with their investor communication and corporate reporting requirements. Ian is also Chairman of Flathill Communications Group plc, President of The Design Portfolio Marketing Services Inc. and a member of the Investor Relations Society.
Steve RigbyChief Operating Officer – Rigby Group plc
Steve is Chief Operating Officer of the Rigby Group.
Steve heads the group's Real Estate and Financial Services divisions. He is also responsible for finance, M&A and the family office investment portfolio.
Steve sits on the Boards of technology and airport businesses and chairs the Boards of Rigby & Rigby, Rigby Technology Investments, Rigby Private Equity and Rigby Capital, the group's financial services business.
John StapletonFounder - New Covent Garden Soup Company
John is a serial entrepreneur, NED and business growth mentor. John previously founded New Covent Garden Soup Company and Little Dish (amongst others), two now household FMCG brands that pioneered the movement and created new categories in "chilled" food and drink for UK consumers. John really is an "authentic entrepreneur", with experience in start-up, scale-up and corporate businesses, having scaled both businesses past the £15m turnover mark before exiting to focus on new ventures. Leveraging his extensive experience, John currently holds several non-executive and advisory positions with start-ups. John regularly speaks about taking new products to market, understanding the customer and creating scalable brands.
Allyson Stewart-Allen Founder - Intermarketing Online
Allyson is a recognised international business adviser, whose expertise in brand internationalisation is sought by leading businesses globally through her consultancy, publications, appearances, mentoring and corporate education.
A Californian based in Europe for 30 years, she applies her consulting experience, MBA education with Dr Peter Drucker and languages to the company she founded, International Marketing Partners. Allyson has advised over 200 businesses in 26 countries including BAE Systems, Burberry, Cadbury, HSBC, Lufthansa and SAB Miller.
Graham TomkinsCEO - Goodwill Solutions
Graham is co-founder and CEO, Goodwill Solutions Community Interest Company (GWS), an award-winning warehousing and fulfilment company whose purpose is to help the disadvantaged get the training and employment opportunities they need to turn their lives around. 65% of the participants on our "back to work" courses achieve full-time employment, which equates to £1.6m of social impact per year at zero cost to government.
In addition, Graham is a successful entrepreneur with multiple SME business interests and 30+ years of business experience.
Alastair WilsonCEO - School for Social Entrepreneurs
Alastair is the CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, which supports and/or funds more than 1,000 leaders of social change a year through its global network of eleven schools. He is also the co-founder and Director of Tonic Housing CIC and a Trustee of the Sheila McKechnie Foundation and the Cabrach Trust. He has previously held trustee roles at Social Enterprise UK, UnLtd and Access.
Suzi Woolfson Head of Private Business - PwC
Suzi is Head of Private Business at PwC. She has nearly 32 years of experience in the firm advising Private Equity and entrepreneurial businesses. She is an Assurance Partner and spends her time advising her clients how to grow shareholder value both in the UK and internationally. Her clients are well-known retailers and she works with hotels, property companies and manufacturing businesses. She is also Chair of Governors of a 1,200-girl school as well as mentor to a number of start-up businesses.


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This review was made possible by iConnect and Luvs. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine.
Growing up my mom had an in-home daycare and babies where all around, all the time. It was around the age of five when I can remember playing in the room with the babies and pretending they where all my children. I would walk around counting them and making sure they where all okay. Fast forward to adult hood and my husband who is an only child, thought I was a little crazy for wanting a house full of kids. He couldn't imagine what that would be like. As fate would have it we would have our own brood of four kids. I joked after the first, "what's one more?" and that phrase just seemed to repeat itself. When my second child came along it made sense for my family that I become a stay at home mom.
Being a stay at home mom has brought along it's fair share of challenges. But when I look at the big picture I am more fulfilled as a person than I ever was. In the eight years that I have been a stay at home mom, I have also become a homeschooling mom and nurtured a hobby turned business.
What I Love Most About Being A Stay At Home Mom
Molding My People
It is a great feeling to be told how great my kids are and having them home with me has given me more time to give them experiences that show them what kindness looks and feels like. Just the other day I sat in a waiting room with a four month old, six and eight year old. I knew they would most likely be bored out of their minds, so I gave the boys a task to each do something nice during that trip. Whether it was saying please and thank you, holding the door for someone or just being kind in their own way. Not only did they do one nice thing, they made it a game to do many and strangers started to take notice and praise them for their generosity. I was reminded that day that no matter what life throws at you, kindness matters.
Our Precious Time
Before becoming a stay at home parent we were confined to enjoying weekends and after work hours only. Stay at home parenting means we get to enjoy quiet mornings at our favorite places without the crowds and we have more time together. Also we also rarely use an alarm clock.
Homeschooling is Easier
For me homeschooling is another facet of my relationship with my children and it is a daily adventure to have this precious time with them. It wasn't until my oldest entered 5th grade at a public school that I even entertained the idea of homeschooling. Homeschooling is so much easier to accomplish when you are a stay at home mom. Although, you don't have to be a stay at home parent to homeschool as a matter of fact, I have learned of many parents who juggle working outside the home and homeschool.
Learning to Manage Income Differently
When I decided to become a stay at home mom and diminish my income completely, I knew that I would have to alter my spending. Becoming thrifty became fun and a hobby in itself. Learning to save a few dollars here and there started to add up. I have learned to take advantage of special offers, sales and coupons. Managing our income in a new way became a passion of mine.
I make sure to not miss out on savings like this print-at-home Luvs coupon for $1 off any one diaper pack. This coupon is valid just about anywhere Luvs Diapers are sold. My philosophy on diapers is to find a diaper you just love. For me it's Luvs, the price point is irresistible, paired with this coupon it's an outright steal. I depend on a good quality diaper to keep my girl dry and comfortable.
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I have been out all day. So this is a little late, but it's up nonetheless! I have something super super fun coming up on tomorrow's or maybe Saturday's post! And then some AMAZING stuff next week. There's a lot to cover!
But I had to do something about this gorgeous (yet another from those amazing kids over there...you know how hard it is to impress me...) at Pet Fan Club which is the blog for Indie and Material Girl magazines. It's a little Gautier (or a lot) and a little Galliano. And a lot of those fancy talented kids over there. Credits are below...take it in, love it, enjoy it and get inspired by it! BE YOURSELF. (SEe more of the images here.)♥
|i want this malene birger dress badly!!!!
photography gidi van maarseveen
styling maartje van laar
make-up & hair sanne bleeker
model madeleine / ID model management
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The imperial monastery of the Prodromos τῆς Εὐήμις (tenth/eleventh century)
Bust of St. John Prodromos; details obscure. Inscription in two columns: |i̅|o..|.|m : Ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ [Πρ(ό)]δ[ρ(ο)]μ(ος). Border of dots.
Bust of St. John Prodromos; details obscure. Inscription in two columns: |i̅|o..|.|m : Ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ [Πρ(ό)]δ[ρ(ο)]μ(ος). Border of dots.
Inscription of five lines, decoration below. Border of dots.
Σφραγ(ὶς) [τ]ῆς β(ασιλικῆς) μο[ν(ῆς) τ]οῦ Προ[δρ]όμ(ου) τῆς [Εὐ]ήμις
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DO Seals 5 no. 81.1a; Laurent, Corpus 5.3: no. 1944. See also Oikonomides, "The Concept of 'Holy War' and Two Tenth-Century Byzantine Ivories," p. 81, where the author cites a parallel specimen in the Athens Numismatic Museum, no. 673/91. Note that this seal has been edited jointly with the parallel from the same boulloterion listed below.
Σφραγὶς τῆς βασιλικῆς μονῆς τοῦ Προδρόμου τῆς Εὐήμις.
Seal of the imperial monastery of the Prodromos τῆς Εὐήμις.
The existence of a μονὴ Εὐήμης is confirmed from an inscription on an ivory plaque in the procession of the church of San Francesco of Cortona. It is unclear what language lies behind Ε[ὐ]ήμις. The word does not seem to be related to Greek, Slavic, or Armenian.
It is possible, however, that the correct reading is Ἐ[ρ]ήμις, a variant of Ἐρεμίας/Ἠρημίας (see also BZS.1955.1.5070). But until a more complete example appears we prefer to keep the reading as E[ὐ]ήμις.
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 5: The East (continued), Constantinople and Environs, Unknown Locations, Addenda, Uncertain Readings
- Le Corpus des sceaux de l'empire byzantin, vol. 5, L'Église
- The Concept of "Holy War" and Two Tenth-Century Byzantine Ivories


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Jennifer Miller – Author Biography
of four gypsy children growing up in the great big world. When
she is not sipping wine and listening to jazz by starlight with her
Knight in Shining Armor somewhere on the coast of the Mediterranean,
she might be found riding off into the sunset behind a tall dark and
handsome Arab horseman on the Grand Erg Oriental. She writes extensively
for the home school and travel markets on combining education and adventure.
For more information or to contact Jenn, visit www.edventureproject.com
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PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play —it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
PlayStation, Sony Interactive Entertainment (Aliso Viejo, CA)
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Sr. Software Engineer (C++)
SIE is looking for a talented engineer interested in pushing the limits of streaming technology. As the leaders of game streaming, the Core team is responsible for developing the protocol and technology that powers PlayStation Now. As a Senior Software Engineer, you are capable of handling all aspects of the technology, from the expansion of new clients to implementing new network features. Never a dull day, the healthy mix of both production and R&D projects ensures that the work is both challenging and fast paced.
Our ideal candidate is an engineer that enjoys facing new challenges and the sense of accomplishment from tackling them.
- Implement new client and server features
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- Push technological boundaries on R&D projects
- 5+ years programming in C++
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Dividend policy
The Group's dividend policy is to secure dividend payments based on sustainable business results.
After redemption of all the Class A Shares issued, while maintaining the above policy, the Group also continues to use the sincere efforts to declare dividends with the consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% as a guide.
Note(1): Effective as from 1 October 2016, the Company conducted a share consolidation in which every ten common shares were consolidated into one share.


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- A new one-document constitution replaces the articles and memorandum for the newly introduced companies limited by shares (CLS). They will lose their objects clause and the remaining part of the memorandum and the articles will be deemed to be the company's constitutions.
Read more: Conversion to CLS / Incorporation
- CLS's will have full and unlimited capacity to contract. This means that the ultra vires doctrine is abolished for CLSs but will remain in force for any other form of company (such as PLC and DACs).
Read more: Corporate Capacity & Authority
- In the protection for minorities, the Courts are now empowered by statute to award compensation. This was not previously allowed under the old Section 205, but it was done in practice. Now compensation is provided for in Section 212(3)(d).
Read more: Protection for Minorities
- There is now a provision enabling directors' meetings to be held with some or all directors participating by means of 'telephonic, video or other electronic communication' such as Skype or other similar forms of communication.
Read more: Proceedings of Directors
- A CLS may have one director only, rather than the old two directors minimum. The duties of directors have now also been codified in statute with new provisions as well as re-enacted duties.
Read more: General Duties of Directors
- As well as the director's duties being set out in statute, the secretary's duties have also been codified in the new Act.
Read more: Duties of Directors and Other Officers & Directors and Secretaries
- The new Act has introduced a new way of registering charges. As well as this, a clarity provision has been enacted (Section 412) to clear up legislation on the priority of charges. It expressly states matters which, up until now, practitioners have assumed to be the case.
Read more: Registering Charges and Priority of Charges
- In the winding up of a company, the old minimum indebtedness threshold has been increased from €1,269.74 to €10,000. The thresholds are new, but the circumstances in which a company is deemed unable to pay its debts remain unchanged.
Read more: Winding Up Introduction & Winding Up by Court
- The Companies Act 2014 has introduced the concept of division. It is now possible for an Irish company to be divided so that its undertaking can be split between two other Irish companies.
Read more: Divisions
- Up to now, it hasn't been possible to perform a merger between two private Irish companies. The 2014 Act changes this. However, this applies where at least one of the merging companies is a company limited by shares (CLS) and none of the merging companies is a PLC.
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I can't believe it, but I've blogged here for 5 years! Wow! I started blogging in April 2013. I've had my business and website a little longer than this, but that's when I first decided to give blogging a go. Back then it was a beauty and fashion blog and a very bad one at that! Hundreds of my original blog posts were deleted as they were just so awful. It took me a while to find my voice, be true to myself and blog naturally about topics that interest me.
Read how I became a professional lifestyle blogger accidentally and where the name Lylia Rose came from if you're interested to learn more about the history of my online business and blog.
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Electricity, oil on panel
Electricity, oil on panel
I didn't get to visit New York City until I was an adult. And like a moth to the flame, I began in midtown with the overwhelming display of Times Square.
I know "real" New Yorkers steer clear of this whole area. I get it. Wherever else I travel, I'm not one for highly trafficked tourist areas, either. But I can't quite shake my attraction to this part of the city. The sheer spectacle remains exhilarating to me.
This is the latest of many works in which I've celebrated the color and intensity of Times Square. There will be more...
- About: Original oil painting on linen panel (More information)
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The Pragmatic (RAC) - Circles EP FREE
RAC aka Andre Anjos has quickly become Pretty Much Amazing's favorite remix artist. With remixes like "Cobrastyle," "Nude," and "Just Dance," you won't ask me why. And just last night, Andre tweeted me and told me about the band he's in, The Pragmatic. Who knew RAC was in a band? I didn't.
Earlier today, The Pragmatic released their debut EP called Circles. The EP features five robust songs that serve as an excellent teasure for what will surely be a great debut album. One that I am already hotly anticipating, whenever it may come. Karl Kling's delicate vocals (not unlike Ben Gibbard's) fits the sometimes-subtle oft-erratic electro arrangements like a glove.
The EP is pretty perfect, really. In just under 20 minutes, the Pragmatic are true to their name, teaching us the beautiful lesson that life's woes can always, always be danced away.
And they're doing so, all for free. You can download their 5-track EP for FREE here.
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Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Argentina
Long before graduating from university I made the firm decision to study Spanish abroad, but I hadn't anticipated the choice of where I wanted to study to be so difficult. I spent hours Googling and browsing through dozens of travel and study abroad websites to weigh my options. I felt lucky to have such a wide range of choices, the world at my fingertips, but I also felt a certain degree of pressure to make a decision that would ultimately have a huge impact on my experience and the success of my Spanish language learning.
My decision making approach, I decided, had to be strategic. I began to evaluate different factors and prioritize what was important to me:
I wanted this to be a powerful experience, one that I would never forget. It was important that my chosen study abroad location be somewhere culturally different from England (my home).
This was going to be a once in a lifetime experience, and while I needed to minimize costs, I didn't want to cut corners either. I wanted quality teaching and facilities but at an affordable price. So value as opposed to cheapness was my priority.
Did I want to focus on immersion and language study that could potentially mean social isolation, or did I want to combine my studies with a rich social life? I decided that although I risked diluting my studies, a good social life was important to me.
I decided I wanted to learn Spanish somewhere that would open my eyes to new sites and surroundings. Plus, the further away from England, the better!
So with my priorities sorted out it came down to deciding where to go. I quickly dismissed Spain. It ticked the quality and enjoyment boxes, but it was too close to England geographically and culturally. This left me with Central or South America. Costa Rica. Too expensive. Guatemala. Too insecure. Ecuador.. enjoyment factor. Big tick. Culture. Big tick. Security, not so sure.
The last days before making the final decision saw me pitching the two finalists against each other, Argentina vs Colombia. Colombia had the clearer Spanish accent I was told, "But only in Bogata, the accent on the coast in incomprehensible." I also didn't want to live in a city famed for its cold, wet weather. Sounds like I England, I thought. "But the accent is even harder in Argentina," I was told by another. "Colombia has great beaches" "Argentina has a great nightlife." What sealed the deal in the end, was the apparent advanced nature of the schools in Argentina.
So Argentina triumphed. Luckily, the decision of where to study in Argentina was a contrastingly easy decision to make. Buenos Aires! Before I knew it I was leaving England to set out on a new adventure to live and study Spanish abroad.
My decision making process really did pay off. Argentina turned out to offer everything I needed and more in a Spanish language learning destination. Though it may not tick everyone's boxes, here are some of the reasons why it worked for me:
Excellent Schools
Students have been coming to learn Spanish in Argentina for years, particularly since the 2001 economic crisis, when it became more economical for people to study here. As a result, I found the choice of Spanish courses and the quality of the schools to be generally a lot higher than elsewhere in Latin America. The school I studied in for example, Expanish, was set in a beautifully refurbished building and offered everything from a free Spanish library, quiet study area, to free Spanish cinema club meetings every week.
Great Infrastructure
I wanted culture, but not culture shock. Argentina turned out to be a perfect fit where I could enjoy its unique Latin American culture (see below point) and highly developed infrastructure. In fact, I was shocked by the European characteristics of some of the country's major cities, namely Cordoba and Buenos Aires. Transportation options include BA's Subt system, some of the best national bus services you'll find anywhere in the world, plus trains and airports to take you to any corner of South America. I also found the shops, restaurants and public areas to be of a similar standard to those back home.
A Window into Latin America
Despite its modern, European feel, there's no denying that Argentina is still defined by its Latin American culture. Here you'll find a beautiful cultural backdrop to enhance your Spanish language study. In comparison to studying in Spain, Argentina is certain provide some unexpected and memorable experiences and a window into an entirely different culture. Many Spanish schools in Buenos Aires offer immersion programs to help students experience the real Argentina. As with much of Latin America, Argentina has its economic and social problems. For students wanting to offer their time to help some of the less fortunate communities in South America, a select few Spanish language Schools provide volunteering opportunities.
Despite its problems with poverty, I always felt safe in Argentina. Police actively patrol the streets, especially touristy locales. However, while most people leave Buenos Aires with all their valuables and happiness in tact, there is still a need to be cautious as you would in any big city.
Great Food
Argentina is famous for fantastic carbon grill succulent steaks and authentic Italian food. Argentina is a meat and red wine lover's dream. Even when I ventured away from the usual steak and malbec combination, I was constantly surprised by the advanced cuisine available to lovers of all foods. AND even vegetarians! So Spanish language learners can practice their Spanish food translations for real! Anyone formorrones and berenjenas?
Welcoming People
I wanted a great social life and Argentina gave it to me. Before I arrived I was told that Argentine's are known for their love of football, steak and from time to time, a little arrogance. But really, the arrogance is just a cover for friendly, warm and passionate. I was often greeted with supportive words such as, "Hablas Español muy bien!!" Argentina is an extremely sociable country and a great place to get in a Spanish practice conversation, anywhere and everywhere.
I took a few weekend breaks to relax in between my intensive Spanish course and discovered that in landscape terms, Argentina has it all. Great lakes, snowy mountains, glaciers, wild west scenery, beaches, pampas plains, deserts and salt flats. It's a country of extremes and beauty. So for a Spanish language learner wanting to experience some of the most impressive landscapes in the world, Argentina is a great choice.
So I think the moral of my story is this: Making the decision to study a language abroad is the first (and easiest) step, but the decision of where to study is often the hardest. You are likely to be bombarded with information both online and from friends who want to share their own experiences, but it's incredibly important to have your own priorities clear in your mind as you make your decision. From Aberystwyth to Argentina, there is a country to suit everyone's needs, its just a case of knowing what you want.
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Today I learned that 18 US veterans commit suicide every day and 1 million veterans are sitting in jail.
When Staff Sgt. Brad Eifert, 36, finally made his way to the woods behind his house with a .45 caliber pistol, he was a soldier at the end of his rope.
Recently back from Iraq, suicide was something he'd discussed openly with his commander, his family, and his Army doctor The New York Times reports.
But in 2010 in the dark woods with the pistol pressed to his temple he was unable to pull the trigger.
Instead he turned the weapon away, firing nine rounds into a nearby tree.
The police on the street, taking cover where they could, thought he was firing at them, so it's surprising that when Eifert ran weaponless into the driveway screaming "Shoot me! Shoot me! Shoot Me!" -- that they didn't -- they only Tasered him.
He had planned on committing "suicide by cop," making him one of the 18 veterans that commit suicide every day in the United States. Instead he became one of the 1 million veterans sitting in jail -- one in 10 of all prisoners.
One Million US Veterans Are In Prison, And 18 Commit Suicide Every Day
What did you learn recently?
Original posting by Braincrave Second Life staff on Jul 19, 2011 at http://www.braincrave.com/viewblog.php?id=604


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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
off balance
This is one of my rule breaking outfits/the outfits that look fantastic on but don't photograph so well. How many rules did I break?
Horizontal stripes: check.
crop top: check.
I was out thrifting, saw the top, and went through the "But I really want to wear this trend!" fit in my head. So I've thought of a few new loopholes that can help...a little...
1. Show that clavicle. Not only considered "sexy" by the gents, but asymmetrical necklines are flattering.
2. Wearing longer necklaces can draw the eye down which breaks the never-ending wide effect.
3. Wear heels...the taller those legs look, the better. I looked 3ft tall and 3ft wide without them (in this outfit).
I'm wearing: shorts (jcrew outlet); top/shoes (thrift--yeeeeaaaaaah!); necklace (h&m)
Sunday, July 15, 2012
sunday obsessions: picnics
There's nothing more relaxing or romantic than picnicking in the park. I'm not sure if it's the warm sun, good food, or lying in the grass; but I love it. Unfortunately, what is not happening for me is that bottom picture of what inspired me. I most likely sleeping from a heat-induced food coma...but my outfit looks cute!!
I'm wearing: white dress (xxi from years ago); gingham shirt (jcrew outlet); cardi/shoes (thrift)
I'm wearing: white dress (xxi from years ago); gingham shirt (jcrew outlet); cardi/shoes (thrift)
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
peace and pearls
Summer trends checklist:1. high low dress (round 2)
2. floral print (teeny tiny)
3. Sassy slit in dress
In the spirit of infinite femininity, I wanted a take two at the high/low dress. With belt accessorized this time, I wanted softer touches. In the dead of summer, less is more; but I couldn't help let my imagination drift to winterizing this dress. Is it too early for this? It's only July, but I miss scarves and tights. There. I said it.
I'm wearing: dress (nordstrom); belt (h&m); heels (tjmaxx)
Sunday, July 8, 2012
summer fest
I'm wearing: boots (old navy); shirt/bag (target); jorts (thrift)
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It's two days before Glastonbury, The National are in the UK and all we've got are throwaway murmurs of a secret set. How can America's band of the moment not be playing the world's greatest music festival?
"We've been refused," confesses singer Matt Berninger when addressing the issue tonight; we hope he's joking. Still, those lucky enough to get into this rammed Roundhouse rightly won't care.
They take a few songs to get into flow but it's 'Bloodbuzz Ohio's knockout thrust that stirs the crowd first; it's even mightier in here. Actually, much of the set have their own live twist - 'Secret Meeting' wiggles on an extra tangy riff and 'Apartment Story' is slowed to dramatic brilliance.
Berninger, donning a Han Solo-like waistcoat (only more formal), may be spitting out his demons in song but on stage he's clearly a very funny guy. He brands some lyrics "nonsense" and, weighing up the level of self-loathing in 'I Need My Girl', smiles: "It's a very healthy thing to hate yourself."
The moment of the night is saved till last, though. 'Mr November' sees Berninger do his trademark headfirst-charge into the audience, 'Terrible Love' is just plain epic, then we get 'Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks' stripped merely to an acoustic guitar and the crowd chanting back every last word.
Tonight, The National were funny, moving and real - and most definitely Glastonbury's loss.
> The National: 'Trouble Will Find Me' - Album review
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We pick up at the hotels, motels, and campgrounds in Niagara Falls (USA side) for all of our tour departures. We do not pick up in Canada. If you are not staying in the area, you can be picked up for the bus tour at The Official Visitor Center of Niagara Falls, 10 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303.
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Our Niagara Falls sightseeing tours are designed for the entire family. The guides are knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining, and their goal is to make everyone feel comfortable! From the stories of the daredevils going over the Falls, to the real life "miracle of Niagara", everyone will find their tour to be an enjoyable and relaxing experience. The Maid of the Mist has no age restrictions, and it's a blast for both kids and adults!
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All of our tours do require some walking, but it's generally just to and from the attractions with relatively short distances and little or no stairs. There are plenty of benches throughout the parks during the tour, so if someone in your party doesn't want to participate in everything, they don't have to. If you have any concerns, please call our office at 1-800-538-8433.


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On Sunday 10th of May the Green Team's group of volunteers left Edinburgh for Yellowcraigs. We started our day with a walk along the beach heading towards Gullane. Part way we stopped and were given time to draw one of the many islands that scatter the coast line. We then continued on learning about the wildlife the dunes support, as well as the birds that live in the area. We also learned about the plants and animals in the sea and how they are affected by climate change.
After we stopped for lunch we started our main task of the day which was litter picking, we were each given litter pickers and a bag to put the rubbish in. After finding many unusual things such as a wheel from a bike and a toddlers car seat we noticed a pattern of items that we found such as a lot of nurdles and rods that used to be part of cotton buds. One of the leaders then told us how many sea birds often eat these and then do not feel hungry as their stomach is full and they end up perishing. This was a very enjoyable project as we learn many things about environment and how to protect it.


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Age wearied them
We remember those who died in the war, but what about the crippled and the maimed who lived on in pain?
Sir, Amid the heartfelt tributes to the fallen of the First World War over the past weeks, there is another group that we should honour too.
They did grow old as we that were left grew old, Age did weary them and the years condemn — they returned, many maimed and crippled for life. I remember our grandfather, gassed as a teenager and his lungs partially destroyed, gasping for breath for his remaining 50 years.
Pat Notley
Hunston Suffolk


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Airsys Successfully Delivered the Second Batch of Air-conditioners Ordered by Turkey Telecom in 2015
After winning the bid of 2014 annual air conditioner purchasing project of Turkey Telecom in July, 2015, Airsys recently finished production of this batch of air conditioners and delivered the order. The order contains 150 sets of R410A refrigerant inverted air conditioner, with the total amount of more than RMB 10 million, which accounts for 70% of inverted air conditioners of Turkey Telecom.
Turkey Telecom is the largest telecom operator and air conditioner purchaser in Turkey, the demand of which accounts for more than 30% of the country. Owing to its huge demand of air conditioners, it attracts air conditioner manufacturers all over the world, which makes the competition extremely fierce.
Airsys air conditioner was finally recognized through many tests and screenings. Starting from selection of unit model till customized development, Airsys sent specialized project team to take part in. In the mean time, the client sent person to do plant test in Airsys and did various performance tests of the unit. During the production process of model machine, the client made identification of the craft, including brands and manufacturers of each spare part. All matters, big or small, were included.
The R410A refrigerant inverted air conditioners in OPTIMA-INV series, which were delivered this time, adopts leading DC scroll compressor and intelligent control plan in the industry. The air conditioner can reduce energy consumption significantly. Meanwhile, it satisfies various special requirements of the client, such as automatic + manual control, normal operation at high temperature of 45 degrees, and remote control through internet, etc.
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this week's best selling vinyl records from our friends at SoundStageDirect
Sound Stage Direct Top Ten Best Selling Vinyl Week Ending 06/08/2012
Numbered Limited Edition 180g 2LP Set
1971 Double Live Album Presents Legendary Bands Expansion Into Country Rock, Traditional Rock and Roll, and Roots Folk
Half-Speed Mastered from the Original Master Tapes: Ultra-Quiet Pressing Features Spacious, Transparent, Illuminating, and Organic Sound
Prototype Document of the Deads Second-Era Sound and Lineup: More Accessible, Concise, and Stripped-Down Performances
Includes Many Longtime Staples of the Bands Live Repertoire: Playing in the Band, The Other One, Me and My Uncle, Bertha, Wharf Rat, and More
Part of Mobile Fidelitys Amazing Grateful Dead Reissue Series: Live/Dead, From the Mars Hotel, Wake of the Flood, and In the Dark Also Available on 180g LP
The Grateful Dead took to the start of the 1970s as a different albeit equally thrilling and eminently broader-reaching band than the ensemble that revolutionized psychedelia in the late 1960s. Made evident in the back-to-back studio releases Workingmans Dead and American Beauty, the group increased its mastery of harmony-driven roots songs distinguished by catchy signatures, more concise arrangements, and impossibly organic textures. Captured live in spring 1971 and featuring not a single repeated song from Live/Dead, the expressive performances on Skull & Roses document this stylistic expansion in unsurpassed fashion. The double-LP constitutes the no-limits sound of an iconic band coming in to its own.
Half-speed mastered from the original master tapes with the utmost care, and part of the labels unprecedented Grateful Dead reissue series, Mobile Fidelitys numbered limited edition 180g 2LP version of Skull and Roses presents the downsized Dead lineups most memorable songs in previously unimaginable fidelity. From the moment Jerry Garcias guitar pick touches a string at the outset of the scampering Bertha, the improvements are palpable: Life-size images, airy vocals, subterranean bass lines, incredibly spacious separation, tube-amp warmth, faithful tones, and balanced dynamics lead a crystal clear path to the music and the Deads extraordinary collective spark.
Originally captured on a 16-track recorder, the songs brim with rarified levels of you-are-there realism and reach-out-and-touch immediacy. Notorious for its exacting sound demands, the Dead achieves the kind of instrumental and frequency-range transparency that many dedicated audiophiles spend their entire lives dreaming about. Skull and Roses is a kernel of sonic truth. Such is the pressings degree of detail and insight that listeners will be able to debate what gauge guitar strings the members are using as they savor every last breath, riff, and snare hit.
Thankfully, the bands perfectionist attitude toward sound doesnt literally transfer over to its music approach. Loose, lively, playful yet earthy, focused, and committed, the Dead crackles with boogie-based moxie, greasy soulfulness, and swaggering bravado, each note seemingly exploding like tiny pieces of magic that hover in the air and cast hypnotic spells. The groups embrace of leaner, tighter, more melodically incisive songs and the swaying rhythms that accompany the approach directly relate to two key lineup changes: the temporary departure of drummer Mickey Hart and permanent leave of keyboardist Tom Constanten. As a result, the Dead toured as a quintet, with Bill Kreutzmann the sole percussionist and Garcia, bassist Phil Lesh, guitarist/singer Bob Weir, and keyboardist/vocalist Ron Pigpen McKernan rounding out the barer-bone cast.
Not only do Garcia, Lesh, and Weir show tremendous growth as singers, the Dead as a whole further invest in folk, country, R&B, rock, and blues traditionsvia Garcias sweeter tones and Bakersfield picking, Weirs cowboy twang and increasingly confident counterpoints, Kreutzmanns hang-fire beats and scurrying grooves, Leshs weighty sway, McKernans foreshadowing spiritual timbres. Inspired covers of tunes by Merle Haggard (a frisky and defiant Mama Tried), Willie Dixon (the comfortably rumbling, boozy honky tonk Big Boss Man), Kris Kristofferson (the dusty, peaceable tale Me and Bobby McGee), Chuck Berry (a supercharged romping Johnny B. Goode), and Buddy Holly (Not Fade Away, segued into Goin Down the Road Feeling Bad) announce the Deads intent to make practically every style of contemporary American music their own, and in the processto paraphrase the great Bill Grahambe the only ones that did what they did.
A similar attitude informed the records genesis. The group originally lobbied to call the album Skullfuck before the record label, at an allegedly chaotic meeting at the infamous Hyatt Hotel, dissuaded the humorous ploy. While technically named Grateful Dead, the album is commonly known as Skull and Roses due to Alton Kelly and Stanley Mouses now-iconic cover art. Trivia buffs might know the latter is based on an illustration for an antique edition of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
The 1971 effort also has another huge claim to fame: It included the message DEAD FREAKS UNITE. Who are you? Where are you? How are you? Those simple lines, and the invitation to respond, created of the Deadhead subculture and biggest fan list in history, utterly pioneering the industry overnight.
Track Listing:
Side 1
1. Bertha
2. Mama Tried
3. Big Railroad Blues
4. Playing in the Band
Side 2
1. The Other One
Side 3
1. Me and My Uncle
2. Big Boss Man
3. Me and Bobby McGee
4. Johnny B. Goode
Side 41. Wharf Rat
2. Not Fade Away/Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad
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the rest of the top ten:
2. The Band - Music From Big Pink
3. David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust
4. Various Artists - The Big Lebowski
5. Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
6. MFSL Original Master Record Sleeves (50)
7. Ten Years After - A Space In Time
8. White Zombie - Astro-Creep: 2000 (Pre-Order Shipping Approx. June 25th)
9. Bob Dylan and the Band - The Basement Tapes
10. Beck - I Just Started Hating Some People Today
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The songs came fast and naturally so Smith let the next record be something different, he embellished his Sunsets with members of his country band The Fuckaroos. Recorded to tape in a musty beer stained basement, what transpired was a classic country record.
Smith grew up listening to old time music, his dad is a banjo player and his parents and friends played old time music. "It was around the house, but I didn't like it!" recalls Sonny. "My dad played banjo and his friends would come over and play fiddle and mandolin. But I would go watch tv or listen to AC/DC."
However, some kind of country strain sank in. Gene Clark, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Townes Van Zandt, a little Johnny Cash, even the countrier side of the Kinks – there are hints of all of these in the new record and yet ultimately it still remains a Sonny & the Sunsets sound through and through.
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Robert Cray - New studio album hits August 28th!
5x Grammy winner & legendary guitar icon gives fans Nothin But Love
(New York, NY, June 6, 2012) Legendary guitar icon, 5x Grammy winner and 15-time Grammy nominee Robert Cray releases Nothin But Love- his much anticipated sixteenth studio album August 28, 2012 on the Provogue label.
Produced by famed rocker Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin) Nothin But Love captures Cray at his finest with material from all four Robert Cray Band members; Cray (vocals/guitar), Jim Pugh
(keyboards), Richard Cousins (bass) and Tony Braunagel (drums) that blends blues, rock, soul and jazz.
Recorded at Revolver Studios in LA, the ten song CD features the soaring breakup blues of "Won't Be Coming Home", the jazz chops of "I'll Always Remember You", the soul-drenched ode to repossession "Great Big Old House" and the frantic '50s-flavoured rocker "Side Dish.".
Recently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (at 57 years, the youngest living inductee) Cray is considered "one of the greatest guitarists of his generation." Rolling Stone Magazine (April 2011) credits Cray's Strong Persuader with reinventing the blues with his "distinct razor sharp guitar playing" that "introduced a new generation of mainstream rock fans to the language and form of the blues."
Cray has recorded fifteen Billboard charting studio albums, performed thousands of sold out shows, and has written or played with everyone from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan, from Bonnie Raitt to John Lee Hooker.
With over 12 million records sold and his own line of Fender guitars, Cray has established himself as a genre defining artist- breaking through the pop ceiling with his gate crashing/blues-edged trademark sound and distinct style that has become a signature blend of r&b, pop, rock, soul and traditional blues. The New York Times says, "his voice, alternately smooth and craggy, is often richer and more emotive than Mr. Clapton's, and he knows the best ways to use it," while Guitar Player Magazine noted, "Robert Cray is not only making great music he's making history…"
Never one to rest on his laurels, Robert Cray is once again laying down his cards, testing his talent, fusing that dazzling voice to some of his most powerful material in three-decades and offering his fans Nothin But Love.
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always love what willie has to say....wisdom, my friends, wisdom.....
Willie Nelson Discusses New Album, Old Friends and Thoughts on a Long Career
He Touches on Plight of Farmers, Need for Drug Reform During Session at Billboard Country Music Summit
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Former Fleetwood Mac Guitarist Bob Welch Dead at 65
by: Billy Dukes
Early Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch was found dead Thursday afternoon (June 7) from what police are describing as a self-inflicted gun shot wound. According to the Associated Press, the 65-year-old Welch shot himself in the chest inside his Nashville-area home.
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Galadriel - Reveal New Album Artwork
Slovak doom metal band Galadriel have jsut released the album cover art for their new LP. Five years after the release of 'Renascence Of Ancient Spirit,' the band is in the recording studio again. The new album is called 'The 7th Queen Enthroned' and it will be released in September via Gothoom Productions. judging by the picture (you can do that, right?) it would seem to me to be a haunting effort.