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The Kingsbury, one of the leading five-star luxury hotels in Colombo, recently announced its partnership with the award-winning CÉ LA VI lifestyle brand to launch its newest restaurant and lounge concept in Colombo, which will bring a new level of sophistication to Colombo dining and nightlife.
"Kingsbury is proud to launch CÉ LA VI Colombo as the city's very first international luxury lifestyle, dining and entertainment brand, which will transform Colombo's nightlife landscape. The growth of the tourism sector and the rapid expansion of the city's high end infrastructure will see growing numbers of discerning leisure and business travelers to Colombo. CÉ LA VI Colombo is well set to become their number one choice," Chairman and Chief Executive, Mohan Pandithage said,
"Kingsbury has been routinely curating unique experiences for its guests. CÉ LA VI aims to stimulate the senses and fuel the spirit at their iconic rooftop locations around the world, and the stunning vistas from the Kingsbury rooftop will be the perfect location to embark on an experiential culinary and entertainment adventure. CÉ LA VI Colombo will enhance Colombo's nightlife by offering world-class entertainment in Sri Lanka," he said.
Colombo is perceived as a truly cosmopolitan tourist destination and this partnership will offer a sophisticated entertainment and culinary destination in itself. "We are thrilled to embark on CÉ LA VI's latest destination in Colombo. With the exciting developments in the city, Colombo has positioned itself to be the next city to look out for among the emerging markets. We are delighted to be one of the first international brands to launch in Colombo," Chief Operations Officer of CÉ LA VI, David Sarner said.
The hotel has invested US $ 2 million in this international luxury life style and dining brand to enable its customers to experience an upscale in the value chain.
With its upcoming location on the rooftop of the Kingsbury Hotel, CÉ LA VI Colombo is expected to deliver an internationally recognised lifestyle brand to the Sri Lankan market for the first time upon its launch in later this month.
Globally, CÉ LA VI is known for its iconic rooftop locations that command breathtaking views, award-winning innovative Modern Asian cuisine and mixology, and world-class music and entertainment helmed by veteran DJs. CÉ LA VI Colombo is poised to delight guests with a dynamic combination of offerings – CÉ LA VI Restaurant will feature Japanese cuisine along with the brand's signature Modern Asian flair, and an indoor/outdoor Lounge that will take Colombo's cuisine, mixology and entertainment to new heights.
"The Hayleys Leisure arm is expanding its footprint into niche categories and we believe this strategic partnership with the globally reputed CÉ LA VI will enhance Kingsbury's position as the leading city hotel that offers its guests a diverse and delightful experience.
Much like the other international CÉ LA VI locations, Colombo will have its own unique localised persona, with the brand localizing its offering to suit the Sri Lankan market." Managing Director of the Leisure Sector of Hayleys Group, Lalin Samarawickrama said.
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|Still no good evidence: herbs for weight loss
|Beverage taxes work
|Stevia beverages may be boon for weight loss
|Mediterranean diet helps reduce your risk of Crohn's
|More reason to eat breakfast?
|Mediterranean diet easier to stick to than intermittent fasting, Paleo
|More vegetables, less meat: it can be done in restaurants
|Will fewer carbohydrates at breakfast help you lose weight?
|Testing conventional wisdom, Celiac disease edition
|Low-carb vs. high-carb: who's less hungry?
|More evidence against sweet drinks
|How to 'cure' diabetes
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Slim Your Waist with Whole Grains and Legumes
I've said for years that the most important factor in weight loss is the number of calories you eat versus the number of calories you burn. That said, we also know that some foods are more filling and satisfying than others, which is just one explanation for why those who eat more whole grains tend to gain less weight over the years.
Legumes Really Satisfy
Researchers in Toronto, Canada (Brit J Nutr doi:10.1017/S0007114511005836) noted that although legumes themselves are low-glycemic-index foods, they are often eaten with high carbohydrate foods such as rice, pasta or bread. Would eating a legume-rich meal have an effect on how much a person ate at that meal - and how would their blood glucose be affected afterwards?
What are legumes, and why are they good for you?
The word legume refers not only to the species of plants, but also to any fruit that grows seeds lined up in a pod. (I find it interesting that peas and black beans are actually considered to be fruit.) Also known as pulses, legumes include beans, soybeans, lentils, peas, peanuts, snap beans, and any edible pod such as green beans, pole beans, and okra.
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We report on nutrition research so that people know how to be healthier - and the overall point of that is to live longer, healthier lives. So a lot of nutrition research at least starts with younger people: look at how many of our Health and Nutrition Bites talk about research that includes adult men and women between the ages of 18 and 70. Certainly there are studies that focus exclusively on those who are, say, over 65, and we've reported on a few, from alcohol-free beer and elderly nuns (yes, really), whether it's better to be of normal weight or to be overweight as you get older, and if you should continue drinking coffee.
Today's research looks specifically at those 70 or over (Asia Pacific J Clin Nutr 2004;13(2):217-220) and makes use of data collected in a study known as "Food Habits in Later Life," which seeks to identify the positive dietary habits of "long-lived elderly people." This study includes 785 men and women from five different areas all over the world, including Japan, Sweden, Greece, and Australia.
The researchers interviewed the participants regarding their usual diets and classified their intake into the nine food groups of a Mediterranean-style diet. They then averaged each participant's intake to grams per day and adjusted for a standardized caloric intake of 2,500 calories per day for men and 2,000 calories per day for women.
Over the 7 years of the study only 169 people died, and the authors compared their dietary intake with those who did not.
After taking into account the individual participant's age at enrollment, their gender, whether they smoked, and their location and ethnicity, the authors found that the two elements of a Mediterranean-style diet that were most likely to predict the participant's survival was the amount of fish or shellfish they ate and the amount of legumes they consumed. For every 20-gram increase in average intake of fish or shellfish, the participants were 4% less likely to die of any cause, while each 20-gram increase in legumes conferred an 8% reduction in risk of death.
Increasing your intake of fish or legumes by an average of 20 grams per day is actually pretty easy: 20 grams is about 3/4 of an ounce, or about 5 ounces per week. That's a little over 1 more serving of fish or shellfish per week or another helping of legumes like green beans, okra, snap peas, black beans, or peanut butter.
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Sometimes you need to share a photo of your crazy cat with a bunch of friends at once. Or maybe you're planning a party and need to send your address to all the attendees. Group text messaging apps will help you share whatever you want in one fell swoop, saving you the time and effort otherwise required to send that detail individually. Some group chat apps go the extra mile with emoticons and doodles, video calling capabilities and location sharing so your friends can find you. Here are a few of our favorites. For a quick guide to these group text messaging apps, be sure to check out the chart at the bottom.
BBM is no longer exclusive to BlackBerry® phone owners. Now you can use this app with your device to instant message photos and files to friends, relatives and co-workers. Send group messages and invite multiple contacts to have a chat. Share lists and appointments with the group all at once. BBM also boasts other cool features: live location sharing with Glympse, free voice calls over Wi-Fi with BBM Voice and video chatting with BBM Video.
2. GroupMe
The free GroupMe app lets you set up multiple texting groups, so you can have a private chat among your fellow movie buffs, reminisce with your college friends, create a dedicated group for all your cousins and more. Set a picture for each group profile to easily identify them. GroupMe allows you to share photos, animated GIFs, videos and your location, and if you want to send information privately, just tap that friend's avatar for a direct private message. You can also "like" messages in GroupMe, and your friends don't even need the GroupMe app—anyone can chat with groups over SMS.
3. Google+ Hangouts™
Send photos, emojis, map locations or messages to friends with Google+ Hangouts. Start a phone call with a friend from your computer or turn any Hangout into a live video call with up to 10 friends and keep the conversation going on multiple devices. The video calls ring everywhere your friends have the Hangouts app downloaded—smartphones, tablets or computers. If they can't pick up, they'll receive a notification that you were trying to reach them.
4. Tango
It takes two to Tango, but you can group chat with up to 50 friends using this app. Make video and voice calls, share photos, send text messages, play games and send music messages powered by Spotify to help your friends discover new tunes. The app works across smartphones, tablets and computers.
5. Voxer®
The Voxer app lets you have a conversation with friends across the world from your smartphone or desktop computer. Send walkie-talkie-like voice messages, text messages, photos and locations in one-on-one or group chats.
6. WeChat
Chat with friends instantly via voice, text, photo or video messages with WeChat. Share, like and comment on photos or WeChat Moments with your friends. You can also find new friends nearby to start a new conversation. Create live group chats and invite your friends to a WeChat group via QR code (available in the latest versions for iOS and Android™). Use the walkie-talkie mode with up to 40 friends.


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Kasowitz Website Shortlisted for Three Digital Impact Awards
Kasowitz Benson Torres's new website has been shortlisted for three awards by the prestigious Digital Impact Awards. Kasowitz, in conjunction with the firm's creative partner Living Group, has been nominated in three categories:
- Best Digital Rebrand
- Best Use of Online Video
- Best Use of Digital from the Professional Services Sector
Winners of the 2018 Digital Impact Awards will be announced on October 16, 2018 at an awards ceremony at the Hilton on Park Lane hotel in London.
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Not too long ago, I guess it has been about a month, the internet was set ablaze with the coming zombie apocalypse. This was due to a series of grizzly crimes, the most "popular" of which was the one in Miami, where a naked man was shot to death because he was chewing on an unconscious homeless man's face. Along with similar "zombie" like criminal activity, there were people sharing a CDC blog entry which advises people on how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse, and finally there were first responders in Maine actually practicing a response to a zombie invasion. All that is cute, to be fair both the CDC blog entry and the Maine practice exercises were both done in a decidedly tongue and cheek fashion; in short there is/will be no zombie apocalypse. However, maybe there is another looming threat to humanity, and it too mirrors a cinematic franchise.
This new threat could be an uprising by our closest cousins, the apes. Over the last three or four years there have been a couple of stories of chimpanzees attacking humans (read more here, and here) which are as gruesome, if not more, than any of the so called zombie attacks. It is easy to dismiss these attacks as simply the unpredictability of animals being kept in captivity, but what if it is more? Consider a recent article by AP Science Writer Seth Borenstein entitled; "What was he thinking? Study turns to ape intellect," which explores new discoveries by researchers into ape's abilities to think, read, plan for the future and more. The article is really quite fascinating, but if you like to do a little hyperbolic extrapolation, and have an affinity for conspiracy theories, then it shouldn't be too hard to come up with a "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" scenario — which is about as far-fetched as a coming zombie apocalypse.


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Mergers & Acquisitions Integrity Due Diligence
Opus works in an advisory capacity to prevent or mitigate any financial, or integrity issues in mergers and acquisitions. The implementation of the UK Bribery Act and similar legislation worldwide means the past acts of an acquired company can become the future problems of the acquirer.
Carrying out due diligence to identify and address these risks prior to the completion of a transaction is increasingly important. Risks can be identified and mitigated effectively through both pre-completion negotiation and post-completion remediation. This process helps reduce the risk of last minute deal breakers or future litigation.
Case Study: East African Target Acquisition
On behalf of a UK listed company, looking to acquire an East African company operating in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, we undertook a review of the policies and procedures of the target acquisition, and conducted a financial due diligence alongside a legal due diligence team. Our review involved a forensic review of the books and records, interviews with key management, and background checks on the target acquisition. The review determined that the target had good policies and procedures, which were operating effectively. Our work resulted in the acquisition proceeding and provided comfort under the requirements of the UK Bribery Act.
Case Study: Vietnamese Target Acquisition
On behalf of a US and UK listed company, looking to acquire a Vietnamese company operating in the FMCG sector, we undertook a review of the policies and procedures of the target acquisition. Interviewing key management, and reviewing the books and records for accounting irregularities. We found that the target company had no policies or procedures in place for the prevention or detection of bribes. The acquisition target agreed to the implementation of key controls, which assisted with the acquisition.
Case Study: Third Party Due Diligence
We undertook a detailed financial due diligence and tested the third party's adherence to ethics and compliance policies. This was on behalf of a US listed company, looking to partner with a South American supplier. The review revealed weaknesses in the accounting practices, and a number of ethical non-compliance issues. We oversaw the implementation of a remediation exercise, bringing the third party up to best practice, and in-line with the expectations of the US listed company.
If you would like to speak to Opus Pear Tree about our services, please contact Nicholas Parton.
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Opened in 2015, the Sotetsu Hotels The SPLAISIR Seoul Myeongdong offers travelers a pleasant stay in Seoul, whether for business or leisure purposes. For those who require internet access, the property features Free in-room Wi-Fi.
The hotel is only 1km from Seoul Railway Station and 16km from Gimpo International Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. In addition, City Hall Metro Station is just a short walk away. Seeing the sights from this hotel is easy with Seoul's attractions including Itaewon and Ewha Womans University close by.
In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings.
Our guests rate this hotel as one of the best hotels for cleanliness. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with friends.


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Do you have jaw pain, headaches, earaches or other symptoms from temporomandibular joint syndrome? You need specialized treatment to get relief that addresses the root causes of your TMJ. Dr. Bob Perkins specializes in treating TMJ syndrome using effective techniques to offer immediate and long-term relief. Our office in Malibu serves Oxnard and the surrounding communities, giving you a convenient option for jaw pain relief.
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TMJ can be caused from several factors. Trauma to the jaw can cause misalignment or poor positioning puts stress on the joint, muscles and nerves. Other possible causes include arthritis, misaligned bite, imbalanced arches, bruxism, missing teeth and genetics. Finding the issue that is putting stress on the jaw is the first step in treating TMJ. Dr. Perkins identifies the cause and then creates a customized treatment plan to relieve the symptoms. This can offer relief from TMJ symptoms, including:
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February 2011 - Delivering Social Media Marketing Seminar for the BRC
January 2011 - Pixel Power develops Team Building Exercises using Microsoft Kinect
February 2010 - Now offering iPhone Development, Programming and Apps for Clients in Brantford, Brant County and anywhere!
February 2010 - Pixel Power delivers Facebook seminar in Brantford, ON
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| Delphinidae[1]
Temporal range: Late Oligocene–Recent
|Pacific White-sided Dolphins
|Scientific classification
Oceanic Dolphins are members of the cetacean family Delphinidae. These marine mammals are related to whales and porpoises. They are found worldwide, mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves. As the name implies, these dolphins tend to be found in the open seas, unlike the river dolphins, although a few species such as the Irrawaddy dolphin are coastal or riverine.
Six of the larger species in the Delphinidae, the killer whale, pilot (long-finned and short-finned), melon-headed, pygmy killer and false killer whales, are commonly called whales, rather than dolphins; they are also sometimes collectively known as "blackfish".
The Delphinidae are the most diverse of the cetacean families, with numerous variations between species. They range in size from 1.2 m (3.9 ft) and 40 kg (88 lb) (Haviside's dolphin), to 9 m (30 ft) and 10 tonnes (killer whale). Most species weigh between 50 and 200 kg (110 and 440 lb). They typically have curved dorsal fins, clear 'beaks' at the front of their heads, and forehead melons, although exceptions to all of these rules are found. They have a wide range of colors and patterns.[2]
Most delphinids primarily eat fish, along with a smaller number of squid and small crustaceans, but some species specialise in eating squid, or, in the case of the killer whale, also eat marine mammals and birds. All, however, are purely carnivorous. They typically have between 100 and 200 teeth, although a few species have considerably fewer.
Delphinids travel in large pods, which may number a thousand individuals in some species. Each pod forages over a range of a few dozen to a few hundred square miles. Some pods have a loose social structure, with individuals frequently joining or leaving, but others seem to be more permanent, perhaps dominated by a male and a harem of females.[2] Individuals communicate by sound, producing low-frequency whistles, and also produce high-frequency broadband clicks of 80-220 kHz, which are primarily used for echolocation. Gestation lasts from 10 to 12 months, and results in the birth of a single calf.
- Suborder Odontoceti
- Superfamily Delphinoidea
- Family Delphinidae
- Genus Peponocephala
- Melon-headed Whale, Peponocephala electra
- Genus Orcinus
- Killer Whale (Orca), Orcinus orca
- Orcinus citoniensis †
- Genus Feresa
- Pygmy Killer Whale, Feresa attenuata
- Genus Pseudorca
- False Killer Whale, Pseudorca crassidens
- Genus Globicephala
- Long-finned Pilot Whale, Globicephala melas
- Short-finned Pilot Whale, Globicephala macrorhynchus
- Genus Delphinus
- Long-beaked Common Dolphin, Delphinus capensis
- Short-beaked Common Dolphin, Delphinus delphis
- Genus Lissodelphis
- Northern Right Whale Dolphin, Lissodelphis borealis
- Southern Right Whale Dolphin, Lissodelphis peronii
- Genus Sotalia
- Genus Sousa
- Pacific Humpback Dolphin, Sousa chinensis
- Indian Humpback Dolphin, Sousa plumbea
- Atlantic Humpback Dolphin, Sousa teuszii
- Genus Stenella
- Atlantic Spotted Dolphin, Stenella frontalis
- Clymene Dolphin, Stenella clymene
- Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Stenella attenuata
- Spinner Dolphin, Stenella longirostris
- Striped Dolphin, Stenella coeruleoalba
- Genus Steno
- Rough-toothed Dolphin, Steno bredanensis
- Genus Tursiops
- Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Tursiops truncatus
- Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin, Tursiops aduncus
- Burrunan Dolphin, Tursiops australis
- Genus Cephalorhynchus
- Chilean Dolphin, Cephalorhynchus eutropia
- Commerson's Dolphin, Cephalorhynchus commersonii
- Heaviside's Dolphin, Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
- Hector's Dolphin, Cephalorhynchus hectori
- Genus Grampus
- Risso's Dolphin, Grampus griseus
- Genus Lagenodelphis
- Fraser's Dolphin, Lagenodelphis hosei
- Genus Lagenorhynchus
- Atlantic White-sided Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus acutus
- Dusky Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus obscurus
- Hourglass Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus cruciger
- Pacific White-sided Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus obliquidens
- Peale's Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus australis
- White-beaked Dolphin, Lagenorhynchus albirostris
- Genus Orcaella
- Irrawaddy Dolphin, Orcaella brevirostris
- Australian Snubfin Dolphin, Orcaella heinsohni
- Genus †Australodelphis
- Genus †Etruridelphis
- Genus Peponocephala
- Family Delphinidae
- Superfamily Delphinoidea
Recent molecular analyses indicate that several delphinid genera (especially Stenella and Lagenorhynchus) are not monophyletic as currently recognized.[4] Thus, significant taxonomic revisions within the family are likely.[5]
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- ^ Bianucci, G., Vaiani, S. C. & Casati, S. (2009): A new delphinid record (Odontoceti, Cetacea) from the Early Pliocene of Tuscany (Central Italy): systematics and biostratigraphic considerations. N. Jb. Geol. Paläont. Abh., 254: 275–292.
- ^ LeDuc, R.G.; Perrin, W.F.; Dizon, A.E. (July 1999). "Phylogenetic relationships among the delphinid cetaceans based on full cytochrome b sequences". Marine Mammal Science. 15: 619–648. ISSN 0824-0469. doi:10.1111/j.1748-7692.1999.tb00833.x.
- ^ Hassanin, A.; et al. (2012). "Pattern and timing of diversification of Cetartiodactyla (Mammalia, Laurasiatheria), as revealed by a comprehensive analysis of mitochondrial genomes". Comptes Rendus Biologies. 335 (1): 32–50. doi:10.1016/j.crvi.2011.11.002.
- May-Collado, L., Agnarsson, I. (2006). Cytochrome b and Bayesian inference of whale phylogeny. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 38, 344-354.
- Site sur les differents orques et leur mode de reproduction évitant la consanguinité. (French)
|This article is part of Project Mammalia, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each mammal, including made-up species.


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A whimsical 11 x 17 inch map of Arizona depicting cities, places, and monsters of interest.
Comes with this description: This Map from a child's Atlas of states produced in 1936 offers charming if somewhat inaccurate view of the 48th State. The drawing shows several of the major cities as well as locations of various Native American tribes, the side of the Martian Relocation Program from 1934's Alien Reservation Act, and the infamous no-man's land of Monster Country.
After viewing this 11 x 17 inch print, you'll be singing "I left my dinosaur in San Francisco!"Comes with this description: In the years before the discovery of gold, San...
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Greeff Christie's International Real Estate has been built on referrals from satisfied customers whose expectations have not only been fulfilled but exceeded.
Just a few reasons you should choose Greeff Christie's International Real Estate to sell your home:
What Mike Greeff started as from his home dining room table in 2001 has now grown to a substantial company with a staff complement of 127, which includes exceptional agents and a highly efficient administration staff. However, while we may have grown, our ethos has remained the same; we are a boutique agency servicing a niche market and as such our standards must remain impeccably high.
Greeff agents never lose sight of the importance of old-fashioned integrity, trust and reliability. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have true sales success in our areas but strive to remain focused on the most important element in our mission which is linking people and property - Where it counts.
Greeff has an in-house marketing and media department manned by top copywriters and designers. We create marketing campaigns unique to our clients, comprising newspaper adverts, editorials, glossy brochures, flyers, online publicity features in our own glossy lifestyle publication, OUTLOOK Magazine, which enjoys a guaranteed distribution of 30 000.
*Greeff is an exclusive Affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate and as such can offer clients global marketing coverage. Greeff's affiliation with Christie's International Real Estates means that selected luxury Cape Town properties for which Greeff Christie's International Real Estate has sole mandates, can be marketed directly to the Christie's international database of qualified buyers.
With regard to security at our showhouses, Greeff agents have been briefed by experts at The Constantia Valley Neighbourhood Watch, and we are subscribed and linked to ADT for emergency call outs at any of our showhouses in and around the peninsula.
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Black Opal Nigeria unveils its latest beauty campaign with Mimi Onalaja and Idia Aisien; announces Lillian Paul as a Black Opal Brand Ambassador
International cosmetics brand, Black Opal, presents its latest ad campaign which showcases its range of makeup products, from foundations to lipsticks.
The campaign is targeted at the everyday woman who wants to achieve flawless beauty with little or no stress.
The exquisite ad campaign features TV presenter and Travel Blogger, Mimi Onalaja as well as Nigerian/Cameroonian model, Idia Aisien, as muses.
Thrilled to launch this ad campaign, Black Opal's main aim is to address the beauty concerns of women of colour.
Black Opal's product line contains an impressive range of formulas and a stunning collection of shades which complements and enhances a woman's natural beauty.
For the brand's ad campaign, Mimi Onalaja and Idia Aisien were the obvious choice to be used as muses for the campaign.
They reflect the values that we uphold at Black Opal and they are an accurate reflection of who the Black Opal woman is – confident, successful and of course, beautiful," said a Black Opal rep.
The brand has also announced Lillian Paul as a Opal brand ambassador.
Click to watch Mimi and Idia's BTS from the shoot with Black Opal Nigeria: arcadiamobiletv.com/behind-the-scene-with-black-opal
"Working with a renowned makeup artist is right at the heart of our campaign and we are excited to announce Lillian Paul as our brand ambassador. Lillian has distinguished herself in the beauty industry and we know she will add a lot of value to the Black Opal brand," the Black Opal Nigeria rep added.
Black Opal products are available in Kuddy Cosmetics store and online via kuddyonline.come and iyaoloja.com.
Check out the images from the Black Opal Nigeria beauty campaign
Also check out the latest products from the beauty brand in the gallery below;
Photography – Emmanuel Oyeleke | Makeup – Lillian Paul | Models – Mimi Onalaja and Idia Aisien |Website – www.blackopalbeautyng.com | Instagram – @Blackopalnigeria | Pr – So.Me Solutions
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This exceptionally well appointed Detached Chalet Bungalow extends to circa 3500 square feet.
It is situated in a tranquil location with views of the Mournes, in a private rural location yet still within easy
access of commuting routes to Belfast, Newry and Dublin.
The property has been extended and provides additional accommodation in an annex suitable for use as a self contained unit for parents, teenagers, business or simply as an additional space for entertaining.
Overall the level of finish in this impressive family home is exceptional. We strongly recommend early viewing to fully appreciate this fine home.
** Kitchen/Dining with Open Plan Family, Sun Room, Four Bedrooms, Master Bedroom with Ensuite,
Family Bathroom, First Floor Shower Room.
** Additional Self Contained Annex ideal for a Variety of Uses.
** Magnificent Oak fitted Kitchen with Granite Work Surfaces and Integrated Appliances,
** Separate Utility Room with Integrated Fridge, Plumbed for Automatic Washing Machine
and Tumble Drier Space.
** Family Area with Multi Fuel Stove incorporated in Belfast Brick Inglenook Fireplace.
** Villeroy and Boch Sanitary Fittings.** Oak Staircase, Internal Doors, Skirtings and Architraves.
** Detached Double Garage.
** PVC Double glazed Window Frames. ** Oil Fired Central Heating.
** Pillar Entrance, Sweeping Driveway, Forecourt with Ample Parking.
** Generous Gardens in Lawn, Patio with Views over Fields.
Accommodation: PVC Hall Door with double glazed side panels to bright spacious reception hall with telephone point, built in cloakroom and tile floor.
White oak double doors with bevelled glass inset:-
Family/Kitchen/Dining: 29'0" x 17'8" (8.83m x 5.39m). Feature Belfast brick Inglenook floor to ceiling fireplace with slate hearth and timber mantle incorporating a multi fuel stove and television point.
Excellent range of solid light Oak high and low level units with granite work surfaces, Belfast double bowl sink with mixer tap, centre Island unit with granite work surfaces, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, power point, under cupboards, drawers and breakfast bar, granite splash backs, Rangemaster gas Range with electric under oven incorporated in solid light oak housing with extractor hood and fan, integrated AEG
dishwasher, Rangemaster American fridge, recessed low voltage down lighting and tile floor.
Utility Room: 9'0" x 7'8" (2.74m x 2.35m). Excellent range of solid light oak high and low level units, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbed for automatic washing machine, tumble drier space, integrated fridge, partial wall tiling and tile floor.
Light Oak double doors with bevelled glass inset to:-
Sun Room: 15'0" x 13'7" (4.59m x 4.15m). Vaulted ceiling, recessed low voltage down lighting, television point and tile floor.
PVC double doors leading to:
Annex: Rear annex ideal as a additional living space or business /hobby use.
Sitting Room: 24'2" x 14'10" (7.36m x 4.53m). Fireplace with provision for stove, double glazed patio doors and solid oak floor.
W/C Compartment: White suite comprising close coupled w/c, designer sink, heated towel rail, extractor fan and tile floor.
Bedroom/Office: 9'4" x 10'3" (2.86m x 3.12m).
Pine staircase to:-
Bedroom/Games Room on Mezzanine Floor: 14'10" x 10'4" (4.52m x 3.16m). Two double glazed velux windows, floor to on ceiling window, television point and two double radiators.
Master Bedroom: 12'2" x 12'1" (3.70m x 3.68m). Excellent range of wall to wall built in wardrobes with shelved recess and two drawers, television point and solid oak floor.
Ensuite: 8'3" x 5'3" (2.51m x 1.61m). White suite comprising designer sink, generous size shower quadrant with jet shower, extractor fan, recessed low voltage down lighting, fully tiled walls and tile floor.
Bedroom: 12'0" x 14'2" (3.67m x 4.33m) at widest point. Solid oak floor.
Bedroom: 12'0" x 11'6" (3.67m x 3.52m). Solid oak floor.
Bathroom: 12'0" x 10'9" (3.67m x 3.27m). Deluxe white Villeroy and Boch suite comprising free standing bath with shower attachment, glass top vanity unit, vanity mirror with light, close coupled w/c, corner shower quadrant with shower, two heated towel rails, extractor fan, recessed low voltage down lighting and tile floor.
Hotpress with light.
Light oak spindle and banister staircase to:
Spacious landing/workstation area, double glazed velux window.
Bedroom: 16'7" x 16'7" (5.07m x 5.07m). Two double glazed velux windows and television point..
Bedroom: 17'0" x 16'7" (5.18m x 5.07m) at widest point, two double glazed velux windows, television
point, walk in wardrobe with light, access to eaves storage.
Shower Room: 11'2" x 6'1" (3.41m x 1.85m). White suite comprising close coupled w/c, bidet, designer sink, corner shower quadrant with shower, extractor fan, double glazed velux window, fully tiled walls and tile floor.
Detached Garage: 25'0" x 20'0" (measured externally). Roller shutter door, light and power.
Pillar entrance with double gates to sweeping stone driveway leading to generous forecourt with ample parking area at side. Generous gardens laid to lawn. Delightful open aspect over open countryside.
Location:- From Rathfriland take the Castlewellan Road for approx. 0.5 miles, turn right onto Cavan Road and the property is on the left after 0.2 miles.


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Half way through the Tagorefest. Good night in the Great Hall on tuesday evening - packed, and lots of Rumi from Duncan MacIntosh and choral and ecstatic chants from Chloe Goodchild. I was telling stories - 'The She-Wolf in the Midnight Orchard' or as many call it, 'The Handless Maiden'. I can't tell you how much i loathe that title.This woman is a lupine surge of holy intensity. I missed and continue to miss Coleman but read a little Rumi on his behalf - he is recovering well and we hope to be on the road in Norway by the end of next month. Back there today for Andrew Motion and Simon Armitage - do you have his translation of Gawain and the Green Knight? Hope so.
Here's another bit of taster from 'A Branch From The Lightning Tree'. The context is some reflection from myself on some years i spent living outdoors and its relationship to the bigger wilderness fasts i was engaged with. Please surprise White Cloud Press by pre-ordering! They aim to have it on the streets in about three-four weeks.
# please note: when i talk about storytellers below i am not just referring to writers and tellers but a much wider, stranger group - a storycarrier, rather than just teller. We are all in this.
THANK YOU for words of encouragement re: doctorate and my general work.
After the Mountain: Four Years in the Black Tent
Once winter sets in, the wood-burning stove rarely goes out. In a climate as wet as Britain's, mold can play havoc with damp canvas, and any tent dweller is constantly sourcing supplies of dry, seasoned wood to see them through the hard months till April. You become accustomed to continually scanning the surrounding hedgerows and copses for any kind of kindling to spark up life-giving heat. To re- turn before dusk with a cord of wood, to light the paraffin lamps, to brew up coffee and warm yourself by the stove are immense pleasures: Wild rabbit in the pot and potatoes in the embers, and reading Cold Mountain poems by the Chinese hermit Han Shan.
Any tent can take awhile to heat, so there's often a bottle of Lagavulin whisky amongst the axes, billhooks, and rope to sip as the tent creaks into warmth. Weather is to be relished, sworn at, combated, and ultimately worked with. You quickly learn who has the upper hand, and you follow its directives respectfully.
The years in the tent were nomadic; I moved around, but the first location supplied plenty of fallen timber in the surrounding land. What came to my attention, in a field just past the stream, under the barbed wire fence, was a huge oak that had been struck by lightning. Lying on its side, perfectly seasoned by now, it would be, I knew, a very beautiful source of heat for the upcoming winter. Bow saw and rope in hand, I would make my way to the great beast, take what I needed and head back. I could never get too greedy on each trip, as the return journey required too much manoeuvring to carry more than an armful at a time. The wood itself was bleached by weather, almost like driftwood, and burned ferociously. Collecting it was like arriving at the lair of some prehistoric deity with muscled limbs in all directions, and a huge ancient trunk. My time with this tree went through heavy snows, baking summers, and endless British rain. Under a full moon it seemed to glow.
A fire from this source always felt sweeter, more precious. When I fed wood cut to size by the billhook into the hungry mouth of the iron burner, I would sit back and close my eyes, tracing the journey I'd just been on. Words came, mad poems, ornate drawings. After grappling the wood back over the stream and under the fence, some weird excitement would emerge and prowl across the energy of the written word, looking for nests.
Nomadic Voices
Early on I spent a week at a travelers' camp up on the border between Wales and England. There on the highest field of a well-meaning farmer's land were a grizzled assortment of Irish travelers, vagabond English, and a small group of traditional Albanian gypsies—a rare mix. The Gypsies, settled for a season or two, were planting the earth, repairing caravans, and traditional wagons, and, apart from berating me to get a haircut, were generally friendly. In the evening they would sit on buckets around an open fire, smoke, and play music, often switching languages as they did it. The stories they told were highly speculative and veered wildly between epic sagas and rough little street tales, packed with intelligence.
What I gained from this experience, in addition to the haircut, was a certain elegance in living outside and a sense of connection to ancestry. It felt precious even then; ten years on I doubt I could even find such a group in England again. As the Gypsies' music pirouetted defiantly up toward low clouds and old gods, their sons and daughters were focusing their attention on getting an apartment in town or getting a job that paid more than minimum wage. It's not my business to judge that, because I haven't lived their life. So I continued wandering and looked for myth tellers, what the Gaelic peoples call the Seanchai—tellers of the deep words. I was lucky enough to meet a few of these people, whether they knew what they were or not.
Their stories were not simple allegories, they were like small bushes of flame. I might hear them up at base camp at Caer Idris, or on a smoke trail from a visiting Mayan, rarely from an "professional storyteller." I was dazzled, edified and despairing at ever being able to catch some of that nourishing eloquence in my own small beak. I would stagger back to the black tent and watch the word magic bounce around the breathing canvas. Everything that came out of my mouth seemed stumpy, blunt, and factual. It was embarrassing. No wonder my wife had left!
I continued my own journey of listening to the living world. This time it involved being sealed into a small dark structure, like a miniscule sweat lodge, up in the forests of Wales, miles from anyone but my base camper, without food or water. Unable to see my hand in front of my face, or sit up, I was left in the pitch black, clutching three crow feathers and already thirsty. This time the journey was profoundly internal. Deprived of visual light, within a day or so images began to appear across the blackness, like waking dreams. The imagined straight line of time dissolved into something much more profound. The lodge filled with sparks of light and whiskery old voices, the structure itself shook violently. Whole chunks of my future, at that point seemingly unlived, passed by me that night. During the twilight of the second night (not that I could tell), immense storms rolled in from the Irish ocean and set about my tiny structure, assailing it for hours at a time.
When my vigil was done and David, my base camper and long suffering mentor, appeared, I found that trees had come down, the long grasses had flattened, and my tent was awash with water. We made the long and treacherous descent through the forests to David's car. When we arrived, there was a note from a ranger, worried that the owner had gone out to commit suicide—a popular pastime in that part of Wales. Well, we were both alive in the literal sense, but truly, some part of me had gone up there to die. I remember talking to a Choctaw medicine man about a Lakota friend we had in common, when he said, "Do you
know why he gets so much love? When he walks into the pow wow everyone knows he has died, over and over again."
As the months moved into years it became clear that the vision-language of tribal people was not just an anthropocentric invention, but arose from a continual openness to the still-latent energies hidden in brook, desert, and moor. I would return from my fasts to the black tent, the old cat, the lightning tree, the witches moon, and wonder.
The Land is a Huge, Dreaming Animal
Places long to speak: great polyphonic blasts of forest oratory or the thin keening of the hemlock. I tried to bathe my head in the golden chatter of holy places, and sometimes caught a word or two, sometimes silence, sometimes a whole stanza of some great epic, buried in the granite of a Dartmoor Tor. The earth's rough harmonies are more than the metaphors of this writer, but the primordial, root relationship between us and the living world. I have begun to suspect that underneath the ancient caves, buried arrow heads, and mineral deposits, the continents of this world are huge, dreaming animals.
Any gatherings on Ecology may benefit from myth tellers from each country attending and sharing culturally specific stories, so the animals underneath the countries have a chance for the image-language to speak for them. I think these animals have quite different characters and desires.
We could say that earth is relaying a lot of information right now, and not all of it is accessible with statistics and logic. I believe it is a call to the prophetic within us—a big word. The pastoral-creative work designed to appeal and comfort mass civilisation completely lacks the receptivity for the task.
However, without a process similar to the one I am describing, it would be very difficult to engender the psychic readiness required. To be clear: to function in their deepest vocation, the storytellers/ teachers/ poets should stand in the ground of prophetic image, a scarecrow of words, pushed by invisible winds. There's a great deal of grandeur in that statement, and all sorts of problems, but I'm sticking with it.


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We partnered with Wizardry designs to design the aesthetic and appearance aspects of our ANALOGAN loudspeakers. They understood the technical strength and world class acoustic design approach of the product in great depth and delivered stunning enclosure designs for the product complimenting the core designs. They were fully involved and even delivered in areas like the structural stability of the product which was beyond the decided scope of work. They took complete ownership and worked on every single aspect of the product delivering value, beyond the commercial terms of the contract . An absolutely empathetic partner to work with world class skill sets and standards.
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I wrote a post a while back about a file I created to format Dreamweaver search results for printing. Recently the need arose for me to apply that same formatting to Dreamweaver's "Checked Out By" report.
Here is what your report will look like:
Download the search_results.zip file here. It contains the files to transform both "Search Results" and the "Checked Out By" report.
As a security measure Chrome blocks access to local files. You must open Chrome from the command line with a flag to allow access to local files.
Follow these steps to allow local file access in Chrome on the Mac:
- If you have Chrome open, close it
- Open a terminal window
- Execute the command:
open /Applications/Google Chrome.app --args --allow-file-access-from-files
- Once Chrome opens select 'File > Open File' and browse to your local xml file
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In my newsroom, several male journalists have a really bad reputation with women. Yet, they still manage to score with some of my female coworkers.
At our last Christmas party, I noticed one of my womanizer coworkers following everywhere our new web designer. She was hired last year and since then, he has managed to get closer to her, by accompanying her to concerts and plays, with her group of coworkers. One of them admitted to me, during our Christmas party, she was sleeping with him. Despite the fact he was already in another relationship.
My male coworker isn't handsome. And he smells trouble. He left my newsroom twelve years ago after he got busted by his ex-wife for cheating on her with the receptionist of our company. His ex came into a fury in our newsroom and threw away all of his belongings. He got fired from all the jobs he took after until my chief editor had pity on him and asked him to come back to our newsroom.
Since then, he has tried to hit with every new female journalist in my newsroom. He doesn't try with the others, who know his habits. Except my chief editor. He's always trying to sit next to her whenever we have our annual dinner. And when he's drunk (most of the time), he tries to hit with her, much to her dismay. This is why she remains distant with him.
But for a reason I don't understand, he managed to score with our new web designer. Who's beautiful. And way younger than him.
Some men, who aren't particularly rich, or handsome, do have their way with women. It's just than they know what to say to make a woman react, or even what to do. Since we don't know in advance we're in front of a womanizer, it's important to be extra careful with this kind of people. The only way to ensure he's really into you is to make him wait before sleeping with him. And wait a lot of time. Not only, it's the best way to know about his real intentions. But it also gives you the time to know him a little bit better, and to know essential things about him like his marital status, his habits,…
As for my web designer, I just hope she will come to her senses quickly. She deserves much more than him.


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Therapeutic imbalance
There's a slight imbalance in our therapeutics for bipolar disorder. While patients spend most of their time in the depressed phase, the FDA-approved treatments for mania outnumber those for depression 4 to 1.
First, here are my biases. In addition to the FDA-approved options, I will consider any treatment with at least one randomized, controlled trial that supports its merits. I tend to favor those with large effect sizes (eg, pramipexole) or low risks (eg, omega-3 fatty acids). I also value treatments with long-term data, even when their short-term benefits are debatable (eg, lamotrigine, psychotherapy). This is, after all, a chronic condition.
Mood-lifting stabilizers
The ideal treatment for bipolar depression would lift mood in the short term and prevent new episodes in the years to come. Examples of these mood-lifting stabilizers include lamotrigine, lithium, a few atypical antipsychotics (olanzapine-fluoxetine combination, quetiapine, lurasidone, cariprazine), and possibly valproate.1,2
How to choose among them? Collaborate. Adherence hovers around 50% in bipolar disorder, so it behooves us to ask patients about their hopes and fears in treatment. If fast results are desired, the atypical antipsychotics may be best. More often, patients value tolerability, in which case lamotrigine and lithium might come first. Practitioners often question lamotrigine's efficacy and lithium's tolerability, but new research suggests those reputations may be undeserved.3,4
Non-antidepressants for bipolar disorder
Next in line are medicines that can treat acute bipolar depression without destabilizing mood. These are best paired with a mood stabilizer, since they won't prevent new episodes on their own. I have left antidepressants off this list because their mood-destabilizing potential has not escaped the eye of controlled studies.5 To be fair, all the options on this list probably have some mood-destabilizing potential, as this problem is notoriously difficult to detect in research (and in practice). The non-antidepressants that made the cut are pramipexole, modafinil, armodafinil, thyroid augmentation, omega-3 fatty acids (with more than 60% eicosapentaenoic acid), N-acetylcysteine, L-methylfolate, pioglitazone, and celecoxib.1,6-8
Dr. Aiken is the Director of the Mood Treatment Center and an Instructor in Clinical Psychiatry at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He does not accept honoraria from pharmaceutical companies but receives honoraria from W.W. Norton & Co. for Bipolar, Not So Much, which he coauthored with Jim Phelps, MD.
1. Fountoulakis KN, Grunze H, Vieta E, et al. The International College of NeuroPsychopharmacology (CINP) treatment guidelines for bipolar disorder in adults (CINP-BD-2017), part 3: the clinical guidelines. Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2017;20:180-195.
2. Durgam S, Earley W, Lipschitz A, et al. An 8-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled evaluation of the safety and efficacy of cariprazine in patients with bipolar I depression. Am J Psychiatry. 2016;173:271-281.
3. Parker G, McCraw S. The 'disconnect' between initial judgments of lamotrigine vs. its real-world effectiveness in managing bipolar disorder. A tale with wider ramifications. Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2015;132:345-354.
4. Ketter T. Handbook of Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorders. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2009.
5. Viktorin A, Lichtenstein P, Thase ME, et al. The risk of switch to mania in patients with bipolar disorder during treatment with an antidepressant alone and in combination with a mood stabilizer. Am J Psychiatry. 2014;171:1067-1073.
6. Sublette ME, Ellis SP, Geant AL, Mann JJ. Meta-analysis of the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in clinical trials in depression. J Clin Psychiatry. 2011;72:1577-1584.
7. Nierenberg AA, Montana R, Kinrys G, et al. L-methylfolate for bipolar I depressive episodes: an open trial proof-of-concept registry. J Affect Disord. 2017;207:429-433.
8. Aiken CB. Pramipexole in psychiatry: a systematic review of the literature. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007;68:1230-1236.
9. Frye MA, Yatham L, Ketter TA, et al. Depressive relapse during lithium treatment associated with increased serum thyroid-stimulating hormone: results from two placebo-controlled bipolar I maintenance studies. Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2009;120:10-13.
10. Berlim MT, van den Eynde F, Tovar-Perdomo S, Daskalakis ZJ. Response, remission and drop-out rates following high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating major depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind and sham-controlled trials. Psychol Med. 2014;44:225-239.
11. Tseng PT, Chen YW, Tu KY, et al. Light therapy in the treatment of patients with bipolar depression: a meta-analytic study. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2016;26:1037-1047.
12. Babyak M, Blumenthal JA, Herman S, et al. Exercise treatment for major depression: maintenance of therapeutic benefit at 10 months. Psychosom Med. 2000;62:633-638.
13. de Sousa RT, van de Bilt MT, Diniz BS, et al. Lithium increases plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor in acute bipolar mania: a preliminary 4-week study. Neurosci Lett. 2011;494:54-56.
14. Oud M, Mayo-Wilson E, Braidwood R, et al. Psychological interventions for adults with bipolar disorder: systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Psychiatry. 2016;208:213-222.
15. Harvey AG, Soehner AM, Kaplan KA, et al. Treating insomnia improves mood state, sleep, and functioning in bipolar disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2015;83:564-577.


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Did you know that all dogs go to heaven? This heart-shaped paw print locket is the perfect memorial for the pets who have passed on or the ones you hold dear to your heart. Dog lovers and cat lovers alike will appreciate the sentiment of this necklace.
- Necklace Type: Pendant Necklaces
- Length: appr. 40+5cm
- Metals Type: Copper
- Shape\pattern: Heart
- Pendant Size: appr. 2.3x1.9cm
- Chain Type: Link Chain
- Material: copper, enamel
- Color option: silver, gold
- Weight: appr. 10g/pc


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Coquet Burlesque Dress
Coquet Burlesque Dress
Burlesque Coquet Dress all I can say about this dress is it makes you feel girly,and lovely when you put it on. Top has boning through out, invisible side zipper and features black & white vintage finished shirring.
Two Strim options:
Black & White Stripe
Vintage white with hearts and tiny Strawberries
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…how, exactly, did a deficit-cutting commission become a commission whose first priority is cutting tax rates, with deficit reduction literally at the bottom of the list?So, now that this ridiculous exercise is over – and you know it will generate nothing but Repug attack ads against Number 44 two years from now or earlier…"Obama wants seniors to work longer with less of a retirement nest egg," and of course "DEATH PANELS!!" – I'd like to hear our president try to answer this question.
Actually, though, what the co-chairmen are proposing is a mixture of tax cuts and tax increases — tax cuts for the wealthy, tax increases for the middle class. They suggest eliminating tax breaks that, whatever you think of them, matter a lot to middle-class Americans — the deductibility of health benefits and mortgage interest — and using much of the revenue gained thereby, not to reduce the deficit, but to allow sharp reductions in both the top marginal tax rate and in the corporate tax rate.
It will take time to crunch the numbers here, but this proposal clearly represents a major transfer of income upward, from the middle class to a small minority of wealthy Americans. And what does any of this have to do with deficit reduction?
Let's turn next to Social Security. There were rumors beforehand that the commission would recommend a rise in the retirement age, and sure enough, that's what Mr. Bowles and Mr. Simpson do. They want the age at which Social Security becomes available to rise along with average life expectancy. Is that reasonable?
The answer is no, for a number of reasons — including the point that working until you're 69, which may sound doable for people with desk jobs, is a lot harder for the many Americans who still do physical labor.
But beyond that, the proposal seemingly ignores a crucial point: while average life expectancy is indeed rising, it's doing so mainly for high earners, precisely the people who need Social Security least. Life expectancy in the bottom half of the income distribution has barely inched up over the past three decades. So the Bowles-Simpson proposal is basically saying that janitors should be forced to work longer because these days corporate lawyers live to a ripe old age.
Still, can't we say that for all its flaws, the Bowles-Simpson proposal is a serious effort to tackle the nation's long-run fiscal problem? No, we can't.
…analysts agree that the president's moment of maximum leverage — his meeting with (South Korean President Lee Myung-bak) — has come and gone. The changed political landscape in Washington could give the deal new momentum. Yet, even with Republicans, who are more favorable toward free trade, controlling the House, Mr. Obama will still have to deal with a Democratic Senate, as well as a Republican Tea Party caucus whose members might be hostile to working with him and who are skeptical of trade deals.If our media absolutely ignored the teabaggers, they would be seen as nothing more than a bunch of essentially cranky, overweight, elderly white people wearing funny hats and carrying racist signs and yapping about "big gumint" as they await their reimbursement for their Medicare copays and their Social Security checks.
(And by the way, in a recent interview with Rachel Maddow, Jon Stewart chided people of the left over our derogatory usage of the term "teabagger" to describe these people. I'll make a deal – I'll stop that when I no longer see the word "Democrat" used as a supposed adjective.)
Returning to Stolberg…
(Obama) is also under intense pressure from the auto industry. Just last week, the Ford Motor Company, the only one of the big three Detroit automakers to have survived the economic downturn without resorting to a government bailout, placed newspaper advertisements calling the deal unfair.Oh, and speaking of GM and Chrysler, read this to learn about how they've returned to profitability and are planning to actually add jobs!
I just thought I should point that out in response to all the wingnut harrumphing about "government motors," as well as the opposition Obama once faced from the individuals noted here (Dame Blanche Lincoln and Bob Bennett ended up paying a political price for fighting the automaker funding, as well as Norm Coleman – looks like the rest of the ones that faded away did so on their own).
I ended what I said in the bullet above with a question, so allow me to end this with a question also…
How about giving Obama a little credit? (Too late for the congressional Dems, though – once again, heckuva job, "moderates" and independent voters).
RUSH: What was the objective of that legislation? What were you trying to accomplish with your comprehensive immigration reform because many people thought it was amnesty and that he they opposed it.God, what an out-of-touch, narcissistic boob this man is and probably always will be (hard to choose here, but I'm referring to Dubya).
PRESIDENT BUSH: No, I know, and that's what happens a lot of times these issues get labeled and people react poorly. I couldn't have said it more plainly: I was against amnesty. I don't know many people who were for amnesty when it comes time for comprehensive reform. … I was trying to basically recognize that our economy required immigrants to work. I mean, there's a lot of jobs Americans won't do and therefore there needed to be an orderly, legal way for people to come and work on a temporary basis and that if you'd paid your taxes and had been here for a while and were a good citizen you had a chance to become a citizen, but you had to get at the back of the line.
In response to our former preh-zee-dint's claim about "jobs Americans won't do," I give you this once more, from "back in the day."
The deficit commission has taken a whack at a plan to deal with the deficit, and we can quibble with those proposals (I think getting rid of the mortgage interest deduction causes a whole lot of pain with not much corresponding gain, for example), but they are at least letting us all know that we have some big problems we have to deal with, and soon.Oh, so it's the fault of "Americans" that the catfood commission engaged in this bogus exercise as cover to raid entitlements at the expense of the "pay no price, bear no burden" investor class?
That Americans are so delusional about the problems facing this country is clear from the name of the commission. The big problem facing the country isn't the deficit, although that problem is significant. The big problem is the debt, which is now stretching beyond $13 trillion.
When you get to trillion, what comes to my mind is the inflation that afflicted the Weimar Republic. These are silly numbers, beyond comprehension.
(And by the way, as noted here, inflation is at its lowest level "in decades.")
And I wonder why Feehery mentioned the "Weimar Republic"? Any idea?
Any idea at all?
That isn't what I wish to highlight primarily, though; instead, let's look at Feehery's claim about inflation. As noted here…
…a little inflation would be good for the economy right now. If shoppers expect prices to rise in the future, they would buy now to lock in today's lower prices. This would stimulate demand, and that would stimulate economic growth. The economy is growing at around 2% right now, and it needs to grow at a 3% rate to create jobs.Actually, what we have to worry about mainly now is deflation – as noted here…
Of course, the bad news is higher prices, but they won't be THAT much higher, since the Fed's target for the core inflation rate is only 2%, and it's .8% now. It would be well worth it, if it were enough to stimulate economic growth and reduce the 9% unemployment rate.
The risk is rising that the U.S. will enter a prolonged period of stagnant growth combined with a risk of outright deflation -- similar to the environment that Japan entered in the 1990s," (PIMCO head of global portfolio management Scott) Mather wrote. "The last 20 years in Japan have seen continuously deflating real estate and equity prices."Returning to Krugman (here), he believes the Fed is taking the threat of Japanese-style deflation seriously – this also tells us the following…
"Outright deflation" would occur if large swathes of the economy experienced negative price pressures over a long period of time, which then fed into expectations that prices would continue to fall broadly, Mather said.
Mild deflation, by contrast, would occur if prices fell briefly in some sectors of the economy, but consumers did not begin to expect broad, sustained price declines, he said.
Pimco has over $1 trillion of assets under management.
"It is likely that the poor employment picture will pin the (Fed's) policy rate for a long time," Mohamed El-Erian, co-chief investment officer at Pimco, told Reuters in an interview on Friday.
US inflation is currently at it lowest rate in 44 years. Consumer prices dropped 0.1pc month-on-month in June, following a fall of 0.2pc in May. The core consumer price index, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, increased 0.2pc in June, but is well below the 2pc growth targeted by the Federal Reserve.Sorry this isn't more upbeat for the end of the week, but there you are (and on the matter of partisan punditry, here is more Feehery hilarity).
Concerns over deflation has already led some major investment funds to hedge against stock falls while buying more interest-bearing assets.
The rush to safety saw two-year US Treasury yields fall to a record low of 0.51pc on Tuesday. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to a 15-month low of 2.85pc in July.


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While reading some educational blogs online today, I came across an article on the Teacher Leaders Network website. The article was entitled, "Six-Word Inaugural Addresses", and referred to a challenge to create an inaugural address with only six words. The challenge was originally issued by the National Constitution Center.
When SMITH Magazine and the National Constitution Center invited Americans to write six-word inauguration addresses (or, more accurately, "six words to inspire a nation"), we were reminded that in six words a President can say a lot. In his 1961 inaugural address, for example, John F. Kennedy told the world that America would "pay any price, bear any burden" to assure the success of liberty.
The winning phrase in this year's SMITH-NCC contest was submitted by Donna Formica-Wilsey of Philadelphia, PA, who wrote: "Divided by fear, united in hope."
To accompany this blog post I was looking for an image on flickr in the creative commons area and came across the wordle I uploaded here using President Obama's inauguration speech text – I think the image captures the essence and power of words to inspire and motivate.
In the spirit of the recent inauguration of President Obama I pose this same challenge to you: what would your six word inaugural address be?


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Could there be a more perfect candidate to play The Bachelorette than Desiree Hartsock? The 27-year-old Colorado native works as a bridal stylist, for heaven's sake. Her whole deal is about being the perfect bride.
Then there's her name: Desiree — Hart — sock. Her heart is so full of desire, it is spilling out her socks. It's almost as if this show was scripted or something.
That meanie, Sean Lowe, didn't pick her on the last Bachelor, opting for some other woman, so Desiree gets her own chance to romp with 25 hunky bachelors is an attempt to find true happiness and a happy ending amid gardens of unicorns. "I want my fairytale to come true!" she tells bland host Chris Harrison.
We see the men frolicking in the sea and riding on horseback and doing all kinds of manly things. Then, one-by-one, they get out of a stretch limo to meet Desiree, who is dressed to kill in a silver gown.
The dudes start popping out of the Lincoln. Many know her from the Bachelor and are already fans. These guys should be eliminated right away for watching this drivel, but I digress.
Drew, 27, a digital marketing analyst from Arizona, gushes how "as soon as I found out it was you I couldn't be happier." Analyzing digital marketing will do that for a person. Brooks, 28, didn't even bother to shave. Brad, an accountant from Denver, brings a wish bone. She snaps the bigger half, and he hopes her wishes come true. Cue the Col. Saunders ad.
Michael G., 33, is a federal prosecutor. He looks in the fountain for the penny she threw away over Sean but can't find it so gives her a new penny. Good thing this is shot in the States — that would cost at least a nickel now in Canada.
Kasey, 29, is a California ad exec. For the rest of the show, he makes Twitter jokes putting "hashtag" in front of everything he says. For example, "#marriagematerial," "#letthejourneybegin." Meanwhile, on Twitter, "#attentionseekingloser" started trending.
Will, 28, a banker, gives her the nickname Athena, after the goddess of wisdom. Back at the bank, Will's nickname is "Foreclosure."
Jonathan, 26, is a lawyer from North Carolina. He brazenly gives her a key to the Fantasy Suite/makeout room. This is at least four episodes too early so Desiree tells him she's not that kind of girl. The dude is so horned up, however, he comes back later and tried to drag her into the suite. Creepy!
Also off-putting is Zak from Texas, a 31-year-old drilling fluid engineer. That has to be a euphemism, am I right, people? Zak steps out of the car shirtless, practically rippling the spray-on tan right off his six-pack. "Will you accept these abs?" he reads off the TelePrompTer. Then he goes and sits down shirtless.
More dudes do the walk up. James, 27, is an ad exec from Chicago. Larry, an ER doc, tries to teach her a dance move. He dips, the dress nearly rips. #awkward.
Nick R, a magician/tailor, makes a white rose appear. He's too GOB for the room.
Zack W, a publisher, wears sneakers.
In the show's dorky high point, Diogo, 29, steps awkwardly out of the car in a full suit of armour. "Welcome to Medieval Times," snarks one of the other suitors. This is the very definition of trying too hard. The shirtless stripper guy is suddenly off the hook.
It goes on and on. Ten more guys appear. Mortgage broker Chris gets down on one knee — to tie his shoes. Michael, a dental student, wears a white lab coat in a bid to look more McDreamy (hey, this is on ABC). Robert only takes his hands out of his pockets to remove his tie.
Former pro soccer player Juan Pablo gives her a pin while Spanish music plays. Hola! Brandon, a painting contractor, rides up on a motorcycle. Brian's a financial advisor. Michael, a law student from Denver, made his own suit. Case dismissed! Nick M. offered a poem. Dan is in beverage sales.
Ben, 28, arrives with the biggest surprise of all — his little boy, Brody. The kid, also in a suit, is a babe magnet. Ben explains he was never married and that the mom is looking for love elsewhere, too.
The show goes on for another hour. All the dudes get five minutes to hit on Desiree. Nick tries more magic but he's the one who disappears. As somebody says later, what's less cool than magic tricks?
Painter Brandon butts in and gives Desiree his mom's seven-year sobriety pin. Nothing makes a chick hotter than knowing her perspective hubby comes from a family of alcoholics.
The dude with the kid is the first to get a rose from Desiree, who starts handing them out early, Sean style. This makes the other guys nuts. Why didn't we bring a kid?
Zak strips down to his undies and jumps in the pool. "Hashtag shrinkage," says the hashtag guy. Desiree gives him a rose for his efforts but doesn't know where to pin it.
Bryden, an Iraq War veteran, talks about his dog. He gets a rose. Juan Palo takes Desiree out to the front of the mansion and teaches her some soccer moves. "I can take a ball," she says. #sneakingonepastthecensors.
Larry the dance guy apologies for his dorky move. It gets worse when he asks how it feels to "be in the big Bachelorette shoes."
Back comes creepy Jonathan trying to drag Desiree off to the Fantasy Suite. He admits he has no filter but also seems to have no class. There's a scene where he's sitting with candles, talking about his large "love tank" and how his mom tells him he's good looking. The dude is creepier than that Liberace bio-pic.
Desiree doesn't even bother taking him to the rose ceremony and throws him out of the mansion early. "Hashtag Fantasy Suite fails," says Hashtag guy.
At the rose ceremony, Desiree hands out flowers to Brandon, Zack K, Will, Brooks, Juan Pablo, Brad, Kasey, James, Robert, Bryden, Dan, Chris and Mikey. Joining creepy Jonathan in Loserville are Nick , Micah, Larry and suit of armour guy Diogo.
At the end, scenes are shown from future shows. Desiree goes all over the world on romantic getaways. Somebody is exposed as a super creep and is hiding a girlfriend. There are fist fights, tears and fireworks. All in all, #twohoursIllnevergetback.


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I've never been very good with time management or prioritising, and I've actually written a post about it quite recently. The problem is, I've cut out everything that wasn't essential and now I'm scratching around to try and find more time.
Over the past few months, I haven't managed to exercise as much as I wanted to. I've found the time to do something every day this month, but most days it has been a minimal amount.
I did manage to get down to my normal weight after having Lia, but the lack of exercise and my fondness for eating crap has made me pile it back on again and I really do want to do something about it.
The issue I have with losing weight is that everything I read tells me that the two most important things are exercise and sleep. I'm terrible at eating healthily, so I know that for me, exercise is the key to losing weight.
When it comes to looking after children, everything I read tells me that I need to spend more one on one time with them. Reading, crafting, playing, singing songs and talking.
Neither of the children really get any one on one time because they are always together. When hubby has the kids I'm always upstairs working and when he's in work I have both of them together. I'd love to spend more time with each of them individually.
There are some basic things that I haven't got around to doing too. I haven't claimed child benefit for Lia and to be honest we could do with it. We could also do with the money I'm wasting on a mobile phone contract I haven't got around to cancelling.
I'd love to go out for a drink one evening or play some water polo. Next week my running buddy is back and I'm supposed to be going back to going for a long run every Wednesday, but I'm not sure where the time is going to come from.
I work every day including the weekends. On a good day I finish around 1 am, it's usually more like 2. If I'm lucky, the girls don't get me up until just before 8 am but it's usually around 7.30.
I have it in my mind to start back to morning swimming, but I'd need to be up by 5.30 am. When I'm not getting to sleep much before 2.30 am I'm just not sure I can put myself through it.
And anyway, would sleeping even less to fit in the exercise just make me fatter?
So, there are a few things I'm considering. A lot of my work revolves around typing and my keyboard isn't great. I'm wondering whether a better keyboard might make working easier.
I've already combined exercising with walking the dog and combined drinking time with blogging time (sorry for the poor performance).
I'm guessing that to lose weight I'll have to eat less because I'm not going to fit in enough exercise. So the time I waste snacking when I'm working should free up a few more minutes a day.
So, what else? I'd love to hear your suggestions. I'm not looking to save hours and hours, but a few minutes here and there would help.


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Anything But Bland
An Online Exhibition Focusing on the Collections of the Bland Shire Area
This selection of nine objects tells of the diversity of our communities and of the collections within our community museums. These objects tell stories of our unique identity, how we came to be who we are today and of the differences between our towns and villages in the Bland Shire area.
Overview of Objects
Show Pavilion Clock H V McKay Horse Drawn Harvester Cedar Table
Ungarie Museum Weethalle Whistlestop Museum Wyalong Courthouse Museum
Weethalle Museum Coffin Trolley Horse Drawn Seed Drill
Ungarie Museum Weethalle Museum
Wooden Ballot Box Reg Rattey VC - dress uniform Miniature furniture manufactured from tin cans
Wyalong Courthouse Museum Wyalong Courthouse Museum Ungarie Museum
The exhibition is the culmination of a project funded by Arts NSW and supported by Museums and Galleries NSW which has allowed us to build capacity within our volunteer museums community and to document our collections- what you see here is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of community outcomes of a very successful project.
Tales from Ungarie
Of particular interest for the Ungarie Museum are objects and stories that reflect the ingenuity and thrift shown by the local country people. This is often referred to as making-do. The objects selected in this exhibition provide a great example of the tradition of 'making do'.
Ungarie Promotional Clock
Circa 1948-1953
This clock was displayed on the wall of the pavilion at the Ungarie show ground during the 1950s and 1960s. The "new pavilion", was established in 1950 and the clock may well have been a feature item.
The perimeter of the clock features neon lighting, dating the clock back to typical advertising signage of the .late 1940s - 1950s. Although advertising hoardings of themselves are not unusual, this clock is unusual is style and is a rare, one-off, object with strong social and historical significance. The date of manufacture of the clock is late 1940s/ early 1950s, however the historic and social significance of this the clock extends back to the development of the Ungarie business sector of the late 1920s when the region was experiencing a rural boom.
This rare and unique object acts as a link to stories surrounding the development of the commercial heart of Ungarie from the 1920s to the 1950s and it also acts as a poignant reminder of the optimism and growth seen in small regional communities during the 1950s.
Download the full statement of significance for this object here.
Coffin Trolley
Circa 1930's
The coffin trolley is made from dressed timber and is supported by one metal wheel, with a metal axle running through the centre of the wheel and a metal leaf spring either side of central wheel.
The trolley was made and used by Herbert Ceely for at least five decades, when he worked as an agent for West Wyalong Funerals, and was employed as a gravedigger at Ungarie from the late 1920s until the late 1960s, when backhoes came into use locally. The trolley was used to transport the coffin from the hearse at the cemetery gate to the graveside.
Advertisements in the Wyalong Advocate of 1927 and 1928 list H. G. Ceely as a builder and contractor and it is also known that he worked as a plumber and tank builder. Newspaper advertisements also list Herb Ceely as an "Undertaker: Agent for West Wyalong Motor Funerals".
From the turn of the century until the 1940s, multi-skilling amongst tradesmen, particularly in regional areas of Australia, was not an uncommon practice. Builders and carpenters were often listed as undertakers, where their woodworking skills were used to construct coffins, and in the example of Herb Ceely, a trolley to carry coffins.
The coffin trolley tells the stories of both life and death in the district of that time period.
Download the full statement of significance for this object here.
Miniature Furniture
Circa 1960
This collection of miniature furniture is an delightful feature of the Ungarie Museum Collection and comprises two armchairs made from beer cans and a two seat lounge made from the packaging of a 'campie' tin. The camp pie, was a type of preserved ham sold tinned (much like Spam for those familiar with this product). The tin has been carefully snipped and curled to create a miniature lounge setting. The furniture has been painted gold and wallpaper has been placed on the 'seats'.
The collection was made by Jack Mc Cormack, an Ungarie local, who worked at the local engineering workshop, E & A Hendersons Engineering. Jack became expert at assembling and repairing agricultural machinery, including headers, after working at the McKay Sunshine factory in Melbourne from 1928 to 1930. Jack returned to Ungarie in 1930 and began repairing headers, with an advertisement in the West Wyalong Advocate in August of that year, stating that:
"J. McCormack Machinery Expert - Has now returned from Sunshine Victoria, and has commenced Repair Work to Headers and other Machinery in the Ungarie district. Header Combs Ground. Orders may be left with Mr. J. A. Rial, Local Agent."
Jack McCormack began his employment at Henderson Engineering in December 1941 and continued as a valued staff member of the company until his retirement in the 1960s. Making this furniture may have been a retirement project, or completed in the evenings after work, not long before he retired.
There is quite a strong tradition of fashioning miniature objects from tins in Australia, with tinsmiths listed as one of the very early trades in our nation. The skills of the tinsmith were also commonly utilised during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with men moving from place to place would sell small, hand crafted household objects such as pin cushions and letter holders.
Try making your own furniture- check out the instructions for making tin can furniture on U-Tube. Try- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_sg6519MgY
Download the full statement of significance for this object here.
The Wyalong Courthouse Museum
The Wyalong Courthouse Museum presents a broad spectrum of the growth of the town and district over the past century. The collection includes mineral samples, gold mining tools and photographs of the era when Wyalong and district was a rich mining area in the late 1900s.
The courage and tenacity of the early settlers is depicted in the displays of a wide range of objects, from farm machinery to domestic items. The three objects selected for inclusion in this exhibition hark from quite different eras, but all tell tales of the bravery, integrity and resolve of this community- from early pioneers through to the present day.
Wyalong Court House Jury Ballot Box
Circa 1899
West Wyalong Advocate 28 May 1951:
"Four cases are listed for hearing in the Quarter Sessions this week and four cases in the District Court.
There will be a jury in three of the District Court actions.
The Sheriff (Mr. G. Boswell) requests all jurymen summoned to be at the Wyalong Court House before 10 a.m. tomorrow.
It is expected that the Court sitting will continue for several days."
The Ballot Box was placed in the Wyalong Courthouse by the justice department in 1899 and used to draw names to determine the jury members involved in various cases tried in the Wyalong Courthouse. It was last used in 1992.
The task of drawing the names was undertaken by the local Sheriff and this system of jury selection was active in the justice system at a local level for over one hundred years. In the early 21st century, many country court houses like this one were closed and court, policing and allied government offices were centralised and removed to metropolitan areas and larger centres.
The ballot box remains as a reminder of the key role of justice and policing, in underpinning the development of regional and rural communities..if only this object could talk.. just imagine the stories!
Download the full statement of significance for this object here.
Cedar Table
Circa 1850s
The Sarah Musgrave cedar table is an good example of the excellent carpentry skills and design principals of the colonial period, and is significant for its connection to the stories of members of the Musgrave, Regan and White families, who were among the first white settlers in the Bland district from the 1830s to the 1850s. The table was purportedly owned by Sara Musgrove who was quite a colourful character.
Sara was born Sara White and is renowned as the first white child born in the area. She married Denis Reagan in 1852 and ten years later Sara become a widow with four children. Sara continued to manage Burrangong Run for her Uncle, James White and later ran an Inn at the Homestead with her second husband.
Sarah makes mention of "looking through the window of my dining room at Burrangong Home Hotel (Musgrave House), in her book 'The Wayback' but makes no mention of furnishings within that room.
Constructed from Australian red cedar, the table is a poignant reminder of an Australian natural resource which has all but vanished.
Download the full statement of significance for this object here.
Sergeant Reginald Rattey VC- Dress Uniform
Circa 1953
During an advance, when held up by Japanese machine-gun posts, Reg Rattey attacked them using grenades and firing his Bren gun from the hip. "His bravery was an incentive to the entire company."
The original owner of this uniform, Sargeant Reg Rattey VC (1918-1986) was in the local militia light horse troop when the war began, and in 1942 he volunteered for the Second AIF. After serving in a carrier company in New Guinea, he transferred to the 25th Battalion, another militia unit, and landed on Bougainville in late 1944.
In 1946 Rattey went to London with the Australian Victory Contingent and, while there, he was invested with his decoration, the Victoria Cross, by King George VI at Buckingham Palace.
The uniform was probably worn by Sergeant Rattey VC as part of his role in the Australian Army Contingent to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953 and then again when he met with the Queen on her visit to Australia in 1956. Although the Australian Army Contingent marched and executed parade duty in their General Duty Battledress uniforms, the dark blue walking out uniform (like this one) was probably used for other formal functions while on duty in England.
Reg Rattey was a local and national hero and one in whom the local community take great pride. His service both at war and beyond. Many VC and other award winners played important roles as in post-WWII celebrations such as Victory Pacific celebrations, Victory Parade (England), Coronation Celebrations 1953 and the Royal Visit to Australia 1954.
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Whistle Stop Museum
The Weethalle Museum have recently taken ownership of a collection of significant farm machinery typical of that used to open up the Weethalle district to farming. Local farmer William 'Bill' Browne, amassed an impressive collection of farm machinery which was used on his holdings over the last 60 odd years.
Like farmers before and no doubt after him, Bill has been loathe to discard anything that has been useful at some time. Consequently the collection on Bill's property ranges across the development of agricultural innovation since the years of the horse and many of the items remain in original condition, ready for work on farm as horse drawn implements. In 2009, the collection was inspected by Powerhouse Museum Technology Curator, Margaret Simpson and many items deemed to be of particular significance-as you would expect, these objects have been included in this exhibition.
Horse Drawn Sunshine Header Harvester
Circa 1940
The Header was brought to the district in the 1940's with Ron Brown. Ernie Brown was working on the Header. In the 1941 harvest. He hooked the horses onto the new header but there was a young horse in the team which bolted. The wrecked header was just left there in the paddock. Ernie sold it to Bill for 50 pounds. Bill used 12 horses to pull it to harvest his corps until recently.
As told by Bill Browne 2014
Bill's continuous use of the harvester/header and horse team through to the early 21st century gives a rare insight into pre-combustion engine equipment and farming practices. His ongoing use of the header as a horse drawn piece of equipment was a rare practise for that period.
The Header was used in the harvesting of cereal crops and is associated with the practice of share farming in that period- Bill used it both on his own farm and as a contractor and share farmer on other properties.
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Horse Drawn Scarifier with Harrow
Circa 1938
Until approximately 1984, Bill Browne owned a team of ten horses which he used to plough, sow and strip his grain crops. Since then share farmers have assisted with the cropping on Wilga Park.
Bill used this heavy scarifier, with its broad chisel tines to break up the hard soil crust which is so common on Australian wheat lands. Ten horses pulled the scarifier on sandy soil and more were used on heavier clay.
The scarifier was made by SA manufacturer Horwood Bagshaw of Mile End and was brought to the district as a demonstration tool at the local show in 1938. Behind the scarifier are harrows made by HV Mackay Massey Harris of Sunshine, Victoria.
The scarifier and harrow were both owned and operated by Bill Browne and were in regular use from the late 1930s until the early C. 2000.
These objects form a physical link to the stories of life on the land in the mallee district.
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Seed Drill
Circa 1940
The seed drill/hoe drill was used from the 1940s until the late 20th century. In particular, this piece of equipment was utilised in the sewing of cereal crops. The seed drill/hoe drill enabled seed to be deposited evenly in the right amount and to be covered at a uniform depth. Bill used this/these combine drill, made by HV Mackay and pulled by 6 horses to sow his crop.
The McKay Sunshine brand seed drill/hoe drill is an excellent example of Bill's continued use of horse teams in the mid to late twentieth century and is representative of a style of agricultural practise and operation using horse teams, that was once common in the district, but has now all but disappeared.
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