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Dinosaurs, although going extinct millions of years ago, have left a bold and clear mark on planet earth. Millions of fossils and preserved bones that allowed scientists of our time to unravel a lot of the details of their intricate lives. Their different species and habits. We now have museums with restructured dinosaur skeletons that attract hundreds of thousands of people every year. People are always fascinated about creatures that preceded them.
Just like other complex species, we as a human race are going to go extinct soon too. We've had a ball, living for hundreds of thousands of years since our oldest ancestors who started developing conscious minds. But it's very easy to foresee how we're going to leave the planet. Once we are extinct, other mammals and plants will find a huge niche to grow and thrive, just like what happened after the extinction of the dinosaurs. Evolution will lead to the development of fascinating creatures, possibly with a much more intelligent conscious mind. Those new creatures that will evolve millions of years from now are going to study earth's history like we did. They will find evidence of dinosaurs from millions of years ago, but they will also find evidence of these remarkable creatures that altered the structure of earth like never before. Millions of tons of materials that must have needed some complex intervention to create, such as plastic. High radiation levels and concentrated amounts of Urinanium and Plotonium and Silicon that could have not existed at that concentration by chance only. They might even find very odd shaped debris which are the remnants of old satellites orbiting earth in space; those too could not have come by coincidence. Scinetists of the future will consequently conclude that there must have been some form of a semi intelligent life that existed on this planet at some point. But why did they disappear? That is going to be the question that keeps the future scientists awake at night. Most scientists will agree that there has been a very rapid spike in earth's temperature at the time of the human demise, probably due to an asteroid hitting earth, that led to the extinction of all of these creatures called humans. Just like what happened with dinosaurs. The rapid increase in temperature has led to floods that drowned lots of people and those who survived the floods died of the utter levels of heat. This occasion will have a mark in geological history, a mark that ended the human age, just like an asteroid ended the Jurassic age millions of years before this.
One day, their cleverest will reach the Eureka moment. The spike in temperature didn't happen because of an asteroid hitting earth. It actually happened because of humans themselves who went through uncontrolled burning of fossil fuels that eventually led to an uncontrolled rise in earth temperature. They will even figure out that some humans were intelligent enough to figure out that this was going to happen and warned others from it but no one listened.
There will be restructured human skeletons in the natural history museums of the future. A small sign fixed to the wall beside them noting the story of how humans destroyed themselves by carbon dioxide emissions. The sign will also note that there were some humans that were intelligent enough to warn of what's coming. That for me is a good enough reason to campaign for the restriction of the use of fossil fuels even when we have hit the point of no return and any further actions now might be too late. A mere mention and acknowledgment of intelligence on a sign in a museum that will be constructed millions of years from now is worth doing a lot of things for.


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Homework and Assessment
Homework is a vital part of the learning process for all students in Prep to Year 6. It assists the development of disciplined study habits and is an effective way of revising and practising what has been learnt in the classroom. As a general guide, students should be doing homework four nights a week and occasionally extra time may be allocated for projects and preparation for tests or exams. In most classes a Homework sheet is given out once a week to be returned completed the same day the following week. If your child is finding it difficult to fulfil the homework requirements; please contact their teacher in order to negotiate an alternative solution.
Success with homework and study depends on establishing a routine which includes:
- a suitable place to study;
- a set time to study; and
- a good routine.
A place to study should:
- be quiet and free from distractions such as television, stereo, younger children;
- if possible, be a special area set aside for homework; and
- provide good light to help avoid unnecessary tiredness.
As a general guide for students and parents, the following times are suggested for each Year level:
Prep 10 minutes + Take Home Reading
Year 1 10 – 15 minutes + Take Home Reading
Year 2 15 – 20 minutes + Take Home Reading
Year 3 20 minutes + Take Home Reading
Year 4 20 minutes + Take Home Reading
Year 5 20 – 30 minutes + Take Home Reading
Year 6 30 – 40 minutes + Take Home Reading
It is important to have a regular time for homework and to keep to it. Late afternoons and early evenings are particularly good times.
Children should be encouraged to treat homework as a serious task that must be completed neatly and with care and concentration.
Reading should constitute part of the homework process right through primary school and should involve more than the requirements of the Take Home Reading Program. While time should be put aside each night for younger children and/or struggling readers to read aloud to an adult, older children should read silently and hopefully for pleasure, every night.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the year and is both formative and summative. Formative assessment within classes consists of a variety of methods including, but not limited to, weekly reading, number facts and spelling tests, running records, observations, anecdotal records, work samples and student self-reflection. Summative assessment consists of formal testing completed at the end of a unit of work in a particular subject and/ or at the end of a semester and can sometimes include a standardized test done in October every year, the Naplan tests and the 'I' Achieve and PAT tests.
At the end of Term 1 a compulsory Parent/ Teacher Interview is held with all families to briefly share each child's progress since the start of the year and to offer strategies to assist parents to work with the school in overcoming difficulties and extending student's progress. A formal written report is sent home to each family at the end of Semesters 1 and 2 with the option of a Parent / Teacher interview if required.

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Environmental Impacts & Bio-security of Composting for Emergency Disposal of Livestock Mortalities
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Conference Proceeding
2005 ASAE Annual International Meeting
Publication Date
Tampa, FL
Carcass degradation rate, environmental impacts, and bio-security of windrow-type composting test units were monitored in replicated seasonal trials to assess the feasibility of using composting for emergency disposal of cattle and other large livestock carcasses. Internal temperatures were highest in test units constructed with corn silage. Test units constructed with ground cornstalks or straw and manure were generally 10-20 °C cooler. O2 concentrations in the core of ground cornstalk test units typically exceeded 15%, while those in corn silage and straw/manure test units were in the 5-10% range during the initial weeks of the trials. Despite differences in core temperature and O2 concentration, soft tissue degradation rates were the same in all test units, taking 4-6 months in units constructed during warm weather, and 8-10 months during cold-weather. It is believed that the less favorable (lower) temperatures in the cornstalks may have been offset by significantly higher O2 concentrations which favor rapid aerobic decomposition. Thirty to 45 cm of cover material proved effective in absorbing and retaining odorous gases and leachate. Odors samples collected from the surface of the mortality composting piles typically had low threshold values (< 1500) that differed little from odors emitted by stockpiles of the cover material alone. Leachate volumes were <2% of the precipitation falling on the test units, and preliminary analyses of 1.2 m soil cores show only slight increases in total C and N concentrations in the top 45 cm. Biosecurity tests indicated that pathogens were effectively retained and inactivated: vaccine strains of two avian viruses were inactivated in <21 days; and <2% of sentinel poultry located near the test units exhibited an immune system response to these viruses.
This is an ASAE Meeting Presentation, Paper No. 054094.
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American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Copyright Date
Recommended Citation
Glanville, Thomas D.; Ahn, Heekwon; Richard, Thomas L.; Harmon, Jay D.; Reynolds, Donald L.; and Akinc, Sevinc, "Environmental Impacts & Bio-security of Composting for Emergency Disposal of Livestock Mortalities" (2005). Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Conference Proceedings and Presentations. 114.


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text: The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday officially approved Verizon Wireless' $39 billion deal to acquire AWS spectrum licenses from a consortium of cable companies. The Commission also signed off on a spectrum swap with Leap Wireless (LEAP) and an additional transaction that will see a number of AWS holdings transferred to T-Mobile. According to the FCC's press release, Verizon (VZ) must complete its spectrum transfer with T-Mobile within 45 days of closing the deal with the cable companies. The carrier must also provide service to 30% of the areas covered by its newly acquired spectrum within three years, and 70% of the areas covered within seven years. Lastly, Verizon will have to continue to offer roaming agreements for five years in areas where it is acquiring the AWS spectrum.


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This Week in London – Alice in Wonderland's 150th; Remembering Julia Margaret Cameron; and, Imperial Britain's artistic influence…
November 26, 2015
• A new exhibition has opened at the British Library in Kings Cross to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The free exhibition explores the story of how the tale came to be written and features Lewis Carroll's handwritten manuscript of Alice's Adventures Under Ground (complete with 37 illustrations by Carroll) as well as an entry from Carroll's diary in which he relates how he first came to tell the story to Alice Liddell and her sisters on the "golden afternoon" of 4th July, 1862. Other highlights include two first editions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with illustrations by Sir John Tenniel (including the suppressed first edition; suppressed because Carroll and Tenniel were unhappy with the quality of the illustrations), the first movie adaption of the story – a 1903 silent film, early Alice memorabilia, and three new computer game concepts. The exhibition, which runs until 17th April, is accompanied by a series of events and a pop-up shop. For more, see www.bl.uk/events/alice-in-wonderland-exhibition. PICTURE: Sir John Tenniel's illustration of Alice and the Cheshire Cat from the 1866 edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll © The British Library Board.
• An exhibition featuring more than 100 photographs by celebrated 19th century photographer Julia Margaret Cameron opens at the V&A on Saturday to mark the bicentenary of her birth. The display at the South Kensington museum offers a retrospective of her work and looks at her relationship with the V&A's founding director Sir Henry Cole who presented the only exhibition of her work during her lifetime in 1865. Her relationship with the museum goes back to the very start of her work – within two years of being given a camera by her daughter she was selling and giving photographs to what was then the South Kensington Museum while, in 1868 she was granted the use of two rooms at the institution to use as a portrait studio, becoming the museum's first artist-in-residence. The exhibition features original prints acquired from Cameron as well as a selection of her letters to Cole, his 1865 diary, the first photograph identified as being of her studio and a variety of her portraits in which family, friends and servants posed as characters from Biblical, historical and allegorical stories. The free exhibition runs until 21st February. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk/juliamargaretcameron.
• The influence of the British Empire on art over the past 400 years is the subject of a new exhibition which opened in Tate Britain's Linbury Galleries yesterday. Artist and Empire will showcase art from across the empire – including the British Isles, North America, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Asia and Africa – and features some 200 paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and artefacts. These include paintings by the likes of George Stubbs and Anthony Van Dyck through to Indian miniatures, Maori objects, and the works of contemporary artists such as Sonia Boyce and Judy Watson. Runs until 10th April at the Milbank gallery. The exhibition is free. For more, see www.tate.org.uk.
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This Week in London – Gallery of Japanese art reopens; Botticini's Assumption back on show; Bonfire Night; and, celebrating wildlife photography…
November 5, 2015
• A Hello Kitty! rice cooker, a selection of mobile phones designed by Naoto Fukasawa and a group of kimono from the 1920s and 1930s are among recent acquisitions on show in the V&A's Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art which reopened to the public following a refurbishment this week. The gallery, which first opened at the South Kensington premises in 1986 and was the first major gallery of Japanese art in the UK, now has about 550 items on show including 30 or so recent acquisitions. Spanning the period from the sixth century to the present day, the display features swords and armour, lacquer, ceramics, cloisonné enamels, textiles and dress, inro and netsuke, painting, prints and illustrated books. They include everything from modern objects such as the first ever portable stereo Walkman designed and manufactured by Sony in 1979 and a pair of gravity-defying shoes designed by Noritaka Tatehana through to historic items such as the Mazarin Chest, made in Kyoto around 1640, a late 17th century six fold screen depicting the Nakamura-za Kabuki theatre in Edo (Tokyo), and a group of high quality cloisonné enamels dating from 1880 to 1910. Admission to the gallery is free. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk.
• Francesco Botticini's monumental Palmieri Altarpiece is at the centre of a new exhibition, Visions of Paradise: Botticini's Palmieri Altarpiece, which opened in the National Gallery off Trafalgar Square yesterday. The altarpiece, depicting the Assumption of the Virgin, was completed in about 1477 for the funerary chapel of Matteo Palmieri (1406-1475) in the church of San Pier Maggiore in Florence, Italy. The exhibition, based on years of research, explores Palmieri's life with special attention to his friendship with the Medici rulers of Florence and the King of Naples and his creative collaborations with Botticini including both the altarpiece and Palmieri's epic poem of 1465, Citta di Vita (City of Life) – which he had Bottinci provide illustrations for. Along with the altarpiece panel (which has been off display since 2011), the exhibition features around 30 works including paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints and manuscripts as well as a polyptych by Jacopo di Cione and his workshop made for the high altar of the same church in which Botticini's altarpiece sat – Florence's San Pier Maggiore. The polyptych includes a painted representation of the church and was later moved to the same chapel as Botticini's Assumption. The exhibition is being held in the Sunley Room until 14th February. Admission is free. See www.nationalgallery.org.uk for more.
• Bonfire Night will be celebrated across the UK tonight as we "Remember, remember, the fifth of November" and burn effigies of "the guy" (Guy Fawkes) (for more on the background, see our earlier story here). Find your local bonfire event in London via Visit London or Time Out.
• On Now: Wildlife Photographer of the Year. This annual exhibition at the Natural History Museum features works selected out of the more than 42,000 entries to this year's awards including the winning image, Tale of two foxes, taken by Canadian amateur photographer Don Gutoski at Cape Churchill in Canada. Other images on show include Fighting ruffs which won 14-year-old Ondrej Pelánek from the Czech Republic the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. The exhibition at the museum in South Kensington runs until 10th April next year. Admission charge applies. Entries for next year's competition open in December. For more, see www nhm.ac.uk.
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This Week in London – Palaces mark Queen Elizabeth II's long reign; Richmond Park's open day; celebrating a famous London redhead; and, London shops features in new work…
September 10, 2015
• A special photographic display has opened at Buckingham Palace this week to commemorate the fact that Queen Elizabeth II has this week become Britain's longest-reigning monarch. The outdoor photographic display Long To Reign Over Us features a selection of photographs spanning the period from 1952 to today including informal family moments, official portraits and visits of the Queen to places across the UK and Commonwealth. Highlights include a black and white portrait by Dorothy Wilding from the start of the Queen's reign in 1952, Cecil Beaton's official Coronation Day portrait from 1953 and a 2006 image of the Queen with her Highland Ponies. The displays, which are also being shown as Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, can be seen by visitors to Buckingham Palace's summer opening until 27th September. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.royalcollection.org.uk. PICTURE: Dorothy Wilding. Royal Collection Trust/© William Hustler and Georgina Hustler/National Portrait Gallery, London
• Still celebrating the Queen becoming Britain's longest reigning monarch, and a new film installation celebrating the reigns of Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria – whose reign she has now surpassed – has opened at Kensington Palace. The film installation explores key moments in the reigns of both – coronations, weddings, births as well as other key moments in their public lives – and also examines the impact of new technologies in the reigns of both queens. For more, see www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpalace.
• Richmond Park in London's south-west is holding its annual open day this Sunday with a range of activities for kids including pony rides, the opportunity to see inside a bug hotel with a fibro-optic camera and the chance make pills in a restored Victorian pharmacy. The Holly Lodge Centre, normally reserved for schools and learning groups, will open its doors to the general public will be at the centre of the day, offering a range of activities for children while there will also be a guided walk led by the Friends of Richmond Park, vintage car displays, and a World War I re-enactment. The day runs from 11am to 4pm. Entrance to the Royal Park is free but parking is £5. For more, see www.royalparks.org.uk.
• This Saturday is Redhead Day UK 2015 and to mark the occasion, the Guildhall Art Gallery in the City of London is inviting visitors to celebrate by taking a selfie with Dante Gabriel Rossetti's iconic redhead La Ghirlandata. Painted by Rossetti in 1873, the artwork, said to be one of the finest pre-Raphaelite works in the world, is on permanent display at the gallery. The painting features on the cover of Jacky Colliss Harvey's new book Red: A Natural History of the Redhead, three copies of which will be given away in a special draw at the gallery. Entry is free. For more, see www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-city/attractions/guildhall-galleries/Pages/guildhall-art-gallery.aspx.
• A six metre high ceramic installation created for the V&A by artist Barnaby Barford has gone on display in the museum's Medieval & Renaissance Galleries in South Kensington. The Tower of Babel is composed of 3,000 small bone china buildings, each of which depicts a real London shop. Bamford photographed more than 6,000 shopfronts in the process of making the work, cycling more than 1,000 miles as he visited every postcode in London. The work can be seen until 1st November. Admission is free. See www.vam.ac.uk.
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This Week in London – Tudor jousting at Hampton Court; Black British voices heard to Guildhall Art Gallery; and, V&A extends McQueen…
July 9, 2015
• Enjoy a weekend of jousting, music, dancing and Tudor cookery at Hampton Court Palace this weekend as part of the celebrations surrounding the iconic building's 500th anniversary. England will take on Spain in the jousting while intrigue abounds at the court of Queen Mary I and King Philip II of Spain as actors perform scenes written by award-winning playwright Elizabeth Kuti. The pageant kicks off at 11am each day with the jousts commencing at noon and 3.30pm in the grounds. The event will be followed by a Baroque-themed celebration in August. Admission charges apply. For more, see www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/. PICTURE: Courtesy Historic Royal Palaces.
• Black British cultural identities and creative voices and the struggle they've had to have their voices heard are the subject of a new exhibition opening at the Guildhall Art Gallery in the City tomorrow. The exhibition, No Colour Bar: Black British Art in Action 1960-1990, focuses on the life works of Eric and Jessica Huntley and the publishing house, pioneering bookshop and cultural hub they founded in 1969 known as Bogle L'Ouverture Press. The bookshop will be physically recreated in the gallery as a "multi-sensory, interactive installation" sitting alongside works by notable artists of the period including Eddie Chambers, Denzil Forrester and Sokari Douglas-Camp. A programme of events has been created to run with the exhibition. Runs until 24th January. Admission is free. For more, follow this link.
• The V&A has announced it will keep its exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty open through the night for the final two weekends in the lead-up to its closure on 2nd August. Following the sell out of all existing pre-bookable tickets, the museum has said night tickets are now available for the weekends of 24th to 26th July and 31st July to 2nd August. The exhibition shop will feature special in-house promotions, there will be bar in the Dome with music until 10pm each night and refreshments will be available throughout the night. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk.
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This week in London – Napoleon's draughtsman at Dulwich; the City of London Festival; and, the photography of Captain Linnaeus Tripe…
June 25, 2015
• The drawings of "Napoleon's draughtsman", Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, have gone on display at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in an exhibition timed to coincide with the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo. The exhibition, Prud'hon: Napoleon's Draughtsman, presents a selection of some of Prud'hon's best works, including 12 works on paper from Gray's Musée Baron Martin in eastern France as well as life studies such as Seated Male Nude and Standing Female Nude and a series of sketches from when Napoleon's wife, Josephine, sat for Prud'hon 15 times in her home outside Paris. Runs until 15th November. Admission charge applies. A series of events is being run in conjunction with the exhibition. For more, see www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk.
• The City of London Festival has kicked off this week with a three week programme including music, performance and visual art, films, tours, walks and talks. Events include the City Beerfest in Guildhall Yard, a tour of the art of the Mansion House, Bank of England open days and a walk celebrating the democratic institutions of the City marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. The festival, which includes both ticketed and free events, runs until 10th July. For more, including a full programme, see www.colf.org.
• A new exhibition exploring the photographic works of Captain Linnaeus Tripe has opened at the V&A. Captain Linnaeus Tripe: Photographer of India and Burma, 1852-1860 includes more than 60 photographs of architectural sites and monuments, ancient and contemporary religious buildings, landscape vistas and geological formations. The Devon-born Tripe joined the East India Company army in 1839 and was stationed in India throughout the 1840s, learning the art of photography when back in England in the early 1850s. The photographs represent the output from two major expeditions with Tripe the first photographer to capture Burma's remarkable architecture and landscapes and the first person to do so extensively in south India. The exhibition, part of the V&A India Festival which marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of the museum's Nehru Gallery, is organised jointly by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in association with the V&A. Runs until 11th October. Admission is free. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk/linnaeustripe.
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This Week in London – Spices the centre of attention at Kew; and, the museum explored at the V&A…
May 28, 2015
• The botanical origins of the spices which continue to excite our palates have centre stage at a new festival which kicked off at Kew Gardens last week. The Full of Spice festival brings their stories to life through a series of interactive installations and exhibitions. Visitors are invited to come face-to-face with nutmeg, turmeric and tamarind in the Palm House, join in the bartering at a 'Spice Exchange', take part in hands-on sessions with Kew scientists and explore different parts of the world on 'Spicy' Saturdays and Sundays. You can also book a ride on a rickshaw, see the innards of giant inflatable spices, take part in the Strictly Spice Dance competition or simply hang out with a spiced No.3 gin cocktail at a pop-up 'Botanical Bar' on weekends. The festival runs until 6th September. For a comprehensive listing of events and activities (of which the above is just a portion), head to www.kew.org. PICTURE: RBG Kew.
• On Now: All of This Belongs to You. This free exhibition at the V&A in South Kensington examines the role as a museum as a public space and that of public institutions in contemporary life. Distributed across both the physical and online spaces of the V&A, the exhibition comprises four site-specific installations, three displays, two online commissions as well as weekly events. More than 40 new acquisitions have been made for the project and loaned objects on display include hard-drives that held documents leaked to the Guardian newspaper by whistleblower Edward Snowden. Runs until 19th July. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk/allofthisbelongstoyou.
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This Week in London – Charles I's overlooked artist; St George's Day in Trafalgar Square; Indigenous Australia; prints from the Royal Collection on show; and, 'What is Luxury' at the V&A…
April 23, 2015
• The first ever display of works of overlooked 17th century artist Cornelius Johnson, court painter to Charles I, has opened at the National Portrait Gallery off Trafalgar Square. Cornelius Johnson: Charles I's Forgotten Painter features rarely viewed portraits of the king's children including the future Charles II, James II and Mary (later Princess of Orange-Nassau) as well as a painting of Mary's son William – all of which have been taken from the gallery's collection. Overshadowed by Sir Anthony van Dyck, Johnson – who emigrated to The Netherlands when the English Civil War broke out – has been largely ignored by art historians despite the breadth of his work – from group portraits, such as his largest surviving English painting, The Capel Family, to tiny miniatures – and the fact that he is thought to be the first English-born artist who took to signing date his paintings as a matter of course, something he is believed to have picked up during his training in The Netherlands. The display features eight painted portraits and six prints from the gallery's collection as well as three paintings from the Tate. Runs until 13th September in Room 6. Admission is free. For more, see www.npg.org.uk. PICTURE: King Charles II by Cornelius Johnson , 1639. © National Portrait Gallery, London.
• Trafalgar Square will be at the centre of London's St George's Day celebrations on Saturday with live music, celebrity chefs, a masterclass by leading tea experts and children's games and activities. The musical lineup will feature the band from the West End musical Let It Be and the Crystal Palace Brass Band – one of the few traditional brass bands remaining in London. The free event runs between noon and 6pm on Saturday. For more, see www.london.gov.uk/stgeorges.
• Indigenous Australia, the first major exhibition in the UK to present a history of Indigenous Australia through objects, opens at the British Museum today. Drawing on the museum's collection, Indigenous Australia features objects including a shield believed to have been collected in Botany Bay on Captain Cook's voyage of 1770, a protest placard from the Aboriginal Tent Embassy established in 1972 and contemporary paintings and specially commissioned artworks from leading indigenous artists. Many of the objects have never been on display before. Runs until 2nd August. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.britishmuseum.org.
• Thirty prints from the Royal Collection will be on show at The London Original Print Fair to mark its 30th anniversary. The fair runs at the Royal Academy from today until Sunday and among the selected works from the more than 100,000 prints in the Royal Collection are the 2.3 metre long woodcut by Albrecht Durer entitled Triumphal Cart of the Emperor Maximillian (1523), Wenceslaus Hollar's four etchings of tropical Seashells (c1650), a sequence of proofs of Samuel Reynolds' portrait of King George III at the end of the monarch's life, and lithographs produced by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert dating from 1842. For more on the fair, see www.londonprintfair.com. For more on the Royal Collection, see www.royalcollection.org.uk.
• The question of what is meant by the concept of luxury is under examination in the V&A's new exhibition What is Luxury? Opening at the South Kensington museum Saturday, the exhibition will feature a range of luxury objects – from the George Daniels' Space Travellers' Watch to a Hermés Talaris saddle, and Nora Fok's Bubble Bath necklace. Also on show in a section of the exhibit looking at what could determine future ideas of luxury is American artist Gabriel Barcia-Colombo's DNA Vending Machine (complete with prepackaged DNA samples) and Henrik Nieratschker's installation The Botham Legacy which tells the fictional story of a British billionaire who sends altered bacteria into space in an attempt to find valuable metals on distant plants. Runs until 27th September. Admission charge applies. See www.vam.ac.uk/whatisluxury.
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This Week in London – Italian Cast Court reopens at V&A; Christmas Past at the Geffrye; and, last call for NYE celebrations…
November 27, 2014
• The V&A's spectacular Italian Cast Court will reopen on Saturday after the completion of the first phase in the museum's programme of renovating its day-lit courts. The Italian court, which has been renamed the Weston Cast Court, features more than 60 19th century reproductions of Italian Renaissance monuments including a five metre high cast of Michelangelo's David, a cast of the massive Gates of Paradise from Florence Cathedral, a plaster cast of a pulpit from Pisa Cathedral and a monumental cast of Jacopo della Quercia's great arch from the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna. The displays have been reconfigured with a new interpretation following extensive examination and preservation of the collection during the gallery's renovation. The two cast courts at the South Kensington-based museum first opened in 1873. Entry is free. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk. PICTURE: © Victoria and Albert Museum.
• The annual 'Christmas Past' exhibition – in which 11 period rooms have been decorated in period style for the Christmas season – opened at the Geffrye Museum in Shoreditch this week. Along with the chance to see how Christmas looked in bygone years, there's a series of Christmas-themed events including "A Georgian Christmas" on 4th December, "festive food" in the cafe and Christmas gifts to stuff your stocking with. Entry to the museum is free. Christmas Past runs until 4th January. For more, see www.geffrye-museum.org.uk.
• We've mentioned it already but London's public New Year's Eve celebration – featuring its spectacular fireworks and lighting display – will this year be a ticketed event and the final tickets will be released during the first couple of weeks in December. A batch of new tickets will be released at noon each day from the 1st to 15th December. Those wishing to snag a ticket – and you can book up to four with a £10 administration fee payable for each – need to head to www.london.gov.uk/nye. Meanwhile the city is gearing up for Christmas and, in the wake of the Christmas lights getting turned on all across the metropolis, comes the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square. The tree – a gift from the citizens of Oslo as a token of London's support for them during World War II – takes place next Thursday (4th December) at 6pm (more on further Christmas events next week).
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This Week in London – Open House London this weekend; the Ming dynasty at the British Museum; John Constable at the V&A; and Totally Thames…
September 18, 2014
• Open House London is finally here with some 800 buildings across the city – some of them rarely accessible to the public – open for free this weekend, from grand historical institutions and modern skyscrapers through to 'green' schools, engineering projects, parks and gardens, and private homes. The weekend – which is being run this year under the theme of 'revealing' – also includes a programme of walks, engineering and landscape tours, cycle rides, a bus tour, childrens' activities and expert talks as well as a moonlit 'culture crawl' through London on Friday night and into Saturday morning (a fundraiser for Maggie's Centres). Among the buildings opening their doors in the festival – created by London-based architecture organisation Open-City – are the ever popular 30 St Mary Axe (aka 'The Gherkin'), the Foreign and India Office in Whitehall, the Bank of England, Portcullis House and City Hall along with everything from The Leadenhall Building (aka 'The Cheesegrater' – pictured), and Temple Church in the City to the Admiral's House in Greenwich, the Dutch Embassy in Kensington and the steam coaster, the SS Robin, in Tower Hamlets. As mentioned in a previous week, some visits required pre-booking so make sure you check the programme before heading out. For a full copy of the programme of events, see www.londonopenhouse.org. PICTURE: © R Bryant.
• A major new exhibition focusing on China during the "pivotal" 50 years of Ming Dynasty rule between 1400-1450 opens at the British Museum in Bloomsbury today. Ming: 50 years that changed China features some of the finest objects ever made in China – loaned from institutions in China and elsewhere – as it explores some of the "great social and cultural changes" that saw Beijing established as the capital and the building of the Forbidden City. It includes objects from the imperial courts along with finds from three regional "princely tombs". Four emperors ruled during the period and the display will feature the sword of Yongle Emperor, "the warrior", the handwriting of the Hongxi emperor, "the bureaucrat", the paintings of the Xuande emperor, "the aesthete", and portraits of the regents who ruled while the Zhengtong emperor was a boy. The exhibition runs until 4th January. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.britishmuseum.org.
• The work of 19th century artist John Constable and its debt to 17th century masters is the focus of a new exhibition opening at the V&A on Saturday. Constable: The Making of a Master – which features more than 150 works including celebrated pieces by Constable like The Hay Wain (1821), The Cornfield (1826) and Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows (1831) as well as oil sketches, drawings, watercolours and engravings – will juxtapose his works with those of 17th century landscape masters like Ruisdael, Rubens and Claude. Among those of their works on display will be Rubens' Moonlight Landscape (1635-1640) and Ruisdael's Windmills near Haarlem (c.1650-62). The exhibition runs until 11th January. Admission charge applies. For more, see www.vam.ac.uk/constable.
• And don't forget, Totally Thames continues to run throughout this month which an extensive programme of river-related events. Those on during the coming week include Londonist Afloat: Terrific Tales of the Thames, a series of discussion sessions on aspects of the River Thames being held aboard the HMS President and London's River – The City's Ebb and Flow, a guided walk along the river (held on every Saturday and Monday during September), and Hospital and Troop Ships – Transporting the walking and wounded in the First World War, an exhibition held aboard the HQS Wellington (open Sundays and Mondays in September). For the full programme of events, see www.totallythames.org.
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I don't see styrofoam unless you're referring to the darker spot straight above the red circle by the wall. That would be the rough-in for the toilet. The white pipe sticking up is the drain for a sink. Red circle is prob a floor drain.
Floor drains usually have concrete slightly leveled at an angle for water to lead to the drain. I live in a old house so I not sure what exactly that red cover is for. It's possible that it's your waste/toilet drain but the only way to find out is to try to open it yourself. 17" is enough room, you may have to position the toilet and sink different for everything to fit.


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Stay Awake, Be ready
There is a popular kids' Advent song written by Christopher Walker called "Stay Awake." Although found in many church missals, including the Breaking Bread editions, it is NOT your typical hymn.
"Stay Awake" calls to mind the joy and excitement that children share as they wait for the birth of our Savior. Walker even has rhythmic clapping built in (hint to music teachers!) to enhance the effect and make his point. And although I tend to prefer ballad-type hymns during Advent, there is something about this little song that speaks volumes.
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These two words alone are interesting food for thought when we apply them to Advent. Many of us have dreams of the perfect Advent: a sublime mixture of prayer and spiritual activities, family get-togethers, snowmen, crafting, Christmas cookies, etc. Sublime plan, indeed. Reality? Not so much.
I don't know about you, but my Advent preparations tend to be exhausting! Our family greatly enjoys the many traditions we have developed over the years, but trying to fit them in with the everyday chaos of life is a challenge. Sometimes, I secretly wish I could just drop one or two and replace it with rest. But just the mere mention of this throws my family into a great stage of lamentation (not necessarily the wailing and grinding of teeth kind, but close). How can we get the best of both worlds? And, more importantly, how can we make certain that we stay awake and focus on making this Advent one that God intends for us?
First and foremost, prayer HAS to be the number one priority. Begin the day asking God to help you 'stay awake' and center on His coming. Establish a time during the day that your family can stop and realign its Advent focus. Our family loves to read special prayers at dinner while we light the candles on the Advent Wreath and sing a verse (or 2 or 3 if the younger ones pick it!) of a favorite Advent song. There are many pre-composed prayers that can be found online or you can take advantage of the many beautifully written Catholic family Advent books that are out there. Each year we try new ones, and the kids love taking turns reading or responding. Then, as your day ends, take time to thank God for the immeasurable gift of His Son and ask Him to supply the grace needed to be adequately ready for His great coming!
Second, prioritize your activities and accept the limitations of family life. There are enough Advent and Christmas opportunities to fill every Advent waking minute, but that doesn't mean that God is calling us to experience each and every one. As long as our prayer focus is on the birth of the Savior and we are viewing the holiday season through the lens of our faith, we have already satisfied the most important part of our preparations for Christmas. This alone should give us peace and comfort as we take on the cooking, shopping, crafting, wrapping, Christmas tree hunting, decorating….and, well, everything else!
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Even with the knowledge that we have put Christ first, the strain of expectations can bring us to our knees. For many, the getting "ready" part of this season of peace turns out to be the most stressful 4-5 weeks of the year. Here's a possible solution that takes little time to accomplish and might actually lighten the load.
Quick Advent/christmas prep. list
The beauty here is that if you can successfully implant some items following the line, you can consider these as bonuses and know that you are achieving a better sense of balance. More importantly, utilizing this list gives you a good indication that your family is accepting its limitations and that you are living an Advent that is more balanced and appropriate. Do, however, recognize that these lists are not written in stone and have a good chance of evolving as Advent unfolds. Let the Holy Spirit be your guide!
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Advent should be a time of prayer, family togetherness and peace. The demands of today can make this seem more like a dream than reality. However, with appropriate expectations, a dash of organization and a generous helping of grace, we can arrive awake and ready at the foot of the manger to adore the Newborn King.
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You always need to be ready for anything. I mean, if you just lay low for the rest of your life, then you will only fear what can happen. You need to always stand in front of everything. If you just let the universe drag you around, then you will only get miserable. You are the one who should decide on what you want to do. Being ready for anything is one step to be ahead of what life has to offer.
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Zebrafish (Danio rerio) can serve as a model system to study heritable skin diseases. The skin is rapidly developed during the first 5–6 days of embryonic growth, accompanied by expression of skin-specific genes. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of wild-type zebrafish at day 5 reveals a two-cell-layer epidermis separated from the underlying collagenous stroma by a basement membrane with fully developed hemidesmosomes. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveals an ordered surface contour of keratinocytes with discrete microridges. To gain insight into epidermal morphogenesis, we have employed morpholino-mediated knockdown of the abca12 and snap29 genes, which are crucial for secretion of lipids and intracellular trafficking of lamellar granules, respectively. Morpholinos, when placed on exon-intron junctions, were >90% effective in preventing the corresponding gene expression when injected into one- to four-cell-stage embryos. By day 3, TEM of abca12 morphants showed accumulation of lipid-containing electron-dense lamellar granules, whereas snap29 morphants showed the presence of apparently empty vesicles in the epidermis. Evaluation of epidermal morphogenesis by SEM revealed similar perturbations in both cases in the microridge architecture and the development of spicule-like protrusions on the surface of keratinocytes. These morphological findings are akin to epidermal changes in harlequin ichthyosis and CEDNIK syndrome, autosomal recessive keratinization disorders due to mutations in the ABCA12 and SNAP29 genes, respectively. The results indicate that interference of independent pathways involving lipid transport in the epidermis can result in phenotypically similar perturbations in epidermal morphogenesis, and that these fish mutants can serve as a model to study the pathomechanisms of these keratinization disorders.
The authors declare that they do not have any competing or financial interests.
Q.L., M.F., C.T. and B.T. performed the experiments; M.A. provided reagents; H.S. and E.S. interpreted the data and edited the manuscript; S.-Y.H. contributed to the data analysis; J.U. developed the concept, interpreted the data and prepared the manuscript.
- Received October 29, 2010.
- Accepted May 27, 2011.
- © 2011. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd
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An anonymous donor has once again donated an amazing Gibson guitar to OVEC.
This Gibson Custom guitar (more photos below), built with sustainable Chechen wood, is in excellent condition and ready to be played. It was built in 1994 and is signed by the builders, master luthiers Ren Ferguson and John Walker. This guitar may be one of a kind!
It's value is $7,500; proceeds from the guitar's sale will go to OVEC and two other groups, plus, some of the proceeds will become part of the prize money available to the winners of an environmental songwriting contest.
OVEC's taking bids on the Gibson, so if you are interested in buying the guitar or have questions, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. The winning bidder will also have to pay shipping and insurance costs.
Jaeger Guitar Werks, Inc. (600 Richmond Rd., Staunton, Va. 24401; 540-290-9252) inspected the guitar and offered this report:
Date: 2/20/16
Instrument: 1994 Gibson Chechen Jumbo #92714002
A full inspection was performed on this guitar today at my shop.
All braces were visually inspected and tap tested with no problems found.
The neck angle was checked and was in perfect set.
The string height/ action is set for Bluegrass style playing, but there is plenty of room for adjustment in the saddle height.
There is a sign of "Bridge pulling" in the finish at the front edge of the bridge. This is fairly common on guitars that stay strung and don't get played. The Bridge was checked, and was secure.
The guitar was re-strung and all tuning machines functioned perfectly.
A visual inspection of the finish was done while cleaning and was near perfect.
Of special note: The top is signed and dated by the builder under the pickguard area.
This guitar is perfect playing condition and could be set up reasonably for any player and would be a beautiful one to own.
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France is in the forefront of clean energy production. The country manages to sustain its demand for electricity by producing around 75% of it through nuclear plants, the highest share in the world of the total energy generation. During the last five years, the total production of energy has remained relatively stable, with fossil energy showing minor shift down. Every day, the production of wind energy and the production of solar energy follow opposite direction, with wind energy being produced more at nights.
France is number two in the world in producing nuclear energy, right behind the U.S. and ahead of Russia and China. If comparison were in terms of nuclear share on the total domestic electricity generation, France has by far the highest percentage portion of any country in the world. However has the total energy consumption increased? What are the main sources of energy in France and how have their portions changed across time?
In our last report we inspected energy consumption in France and found that electricity consumption has increased during the past five years. Around 75% of electricity comes from nuclear energy, due to a long-standing policy based on energy security. In 2015, 15% of electricity came from renewable energy, and therefore 90% non-fossil, non-CO2-emitting energy. Government policy is to reduce nuclear to 50% by 2035, in an effort to increase renewable energy portion.
French production of energy is mainly controlled from ENGIE and EDF, the two largest producers, and some smaller providers that are mainly focused on renewable energy. ENGIE and EDF were state-owned until late 2006 and the government has a large say in their management. Respectively, it currently owns more than 30% of ENGIE's capital and 85.3% of EDF's capital.
Interestingly, due to high regulation and governmental intervention in the market, energy efficiency has increased in the past yeas and total production per capita has slowed down. According to the International Energy Agency, the production of primary and secondary oil has decreased by 25% since 2005. As of 2014, natural gas production has experiences a sharp fall and its levels are now incomparable to what they were.
France produces more energy than it consumes. The figure below shows that France consumes almost 1.5 billion MW a year while it produces more than 2 billion MW. However, in our consumption estimates only electricity and gas are calculated.
If we zoom in the production part, fossil and nuclear energy account for the highest portion. There seems to be little variation with the production of these two energy sources. In 2016, nuclear energy declined by almost 8% and remained at those levels ever since.
Clean energy production has showed substantial increase since 2013. In 2018, wind energy has almost doubled and solar energy more than doubled since 2013. This shows the continuous efforts of the French government to move towards clean sources by 2040.
Moving forward to monthly volatility:
During winter, while temperatures decrease and demand for energy increases, the production of energy follows along. However, the overall total production shows less volatility than consumption. In the summer, the total production decreases with 35% while consumption by about 50% in the case of electricity, and 80% in the case of gas.
Zooming in, we see the seasonal fluctuation of solar energy and that of wind. As expected, the highest production of wind is in the stormy season of winter, and the highest production of solar energy is during sunny summer.
Production is higher during daily hours but the difference is not substantial with the night time production. The gap between day and night total production is only 15%.
Solar energy shows an inverse U-shaped distribution throughout the day with the most energy being produced during light hours. During night time, solar panels require energy stored from during day time as their energy production reaches negative levels. The production of wind energy is highest during night time.
Download the full report: France: Energy production mix is changing.


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Today was an awesome day. Whereas yesterday I felt super tired and lacked spunk, today I was on fire. It was day two of my new program at the gym, and it went AWESOME!!! I did two entire sets of exercises without wimping out on any of them. I didn't collapse during the plank. I did my jumping lunges like a champ and made sure my heels touched the floor!!! I didn't pause the treadmill during my 20 minute run. I was such a rock star today, that John gave me a high-five at the end of the day, which made me feel really good! Yay! And better yet, it's already 10:30, and I am not feeling hurtin'. Woot woot. My power is building!
So pretty soon I shall be going on an adventure. For the first time ever, I am going to visit my boyfriend in Fort Mac (he lives in Edmonton but works there). I am a little nervous about living in his camp, but totally excited to see him! It will be an adventure. I am going to pretend to be an engineer. I shall integrate in with the workers...use their gym, roam the halls, etc.
Also, this will be my first time bringing Visalus on the road! I am going to bring my blender and shake mix with me, and stick to my two shakes a day while I am there (plus a healthy lunch in the caf). I can't even imagine going without my shakes at this point. I am totally addicted!
I wonder if I can hold a secret Challenge party in camp, and invite all the oilsands workers, haha. "Hey boys, need more protein in your diet?" "Sick of camp food and need a nutrition boost?" I am totally going to print up some posters to bring with me.
Speaking of Challenge Parties, I want to hold one - soon!!! I am not sure if blogging is the best form of communication for an invite - but I will try anyway :)
Edmonton readers!!! Are you out there??? Anyone want to attend a shake party at my place in the next week or two? You really need to attend a Challenge Party to realize exactly how delicious and nutritious the shakes are! The party will be super-fun, you can try some shakes and Neuro and maybe even some cookies.
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When entertaining, it's great to have fun, colorful ideas to make drinks feel special. By adding a simple slice of fruit or vegetable to a glass of water can impress your friends and make you feel like you're at the spa. It is very important to drink water, and flavoring it with lemon makes it easier if you're not a water drinker. The host cuts slices of lemon and lays them on top of the water or the side of the glass to garnish, and squeezes the rest of the juice into the water. It can be made and served immediately or kept in the fridge for days and will actually get better over time. The host suggests when making lemonade, add cleaned, cut, frozen strawberries to the glass so when they melt it will flavor and color to the lemonade. Flat water, sparkling water, or alcoholic beverages can be used depending on your wants and needs.
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The stunning natural beauty of bright blue seas, ancient archaeological sites, charming island villages, and a hot, mainly dry climate, make Greece a fantastic holiday destination. Visitors to this Mediterranean idyll with its archipelago of over 1000 islands are faced with such a range of natural and man-made attractions that they have to prioritize their travel plans. While everyone has an idea of what they prefer, letís have a go at defining what might be the top ten places to visit on a holiday to Greece.
The Acropolis and the Parthenon
The symbol of Athens, the iconic Parthenon sits atop the Acropolis, overlooking the city. The remains of the sacred temple to the Greek godess Athena, the Parthenon, with its simple Doric style, has been copied in public architecture worldwide. Accessed by the Athens Metro, it is always crowded, so try for a visit early mornings or late afternoons.
Considered over-developed by some, but remaining the most famous of Greek islands, Mykonos attracts international sophisticates and budget travelers alike for its stunning beaches (many clothing optional), its vibrant nightlife, classic shopping, and general holiday ambience.
The Minoan Palace of Knossos, Crete
Surrounded by the city of Iraklion and accessible by local bus, the ruins and reconstructed labyrinth of this Minoan palace are from the era when the Aegean King Minos ruled mainland Greeks. To get some of the feeling for the material culture of ancient times, be sure to visit the world-class Heraklion Archaelogical Museum in Iraklion.
Hotels clinging to clifftops, scenic winding roads, a volcanic legacy, great local wines and fine food puts Santorini on the list. Arrive at this stunning Greek island by sea and get the best views of the brown and black-banded cliffs topped by white lava. Be sure to visit the ruins of the once-buried city of Akrotiri.
This bustling, cosmopolitan destination, in the Ionian Sea off the coast of mainland Greece, has streets lined with Venetian-style buildings. If you wish to avoid the pricey high-rise accommodation in the north, head for classic pensions in the wilder south where the coastline meets the placid waters in near perfect union.
This Peloponnesian treasure, only a few hourís drive from Athens, was inhabited since Neolithic times. It sits on a hilltop on the lower slopes of Euboea Mountain and is considered one of the foundation sites of European civilization. One of the earliest restorations was the impressive Lion Gate.
The National Archaeological Museum – Athens
The perfect starting place for an infusion of Greek culture and history, this world-class museum teems with artifacts and sculptures. Look for the tall, dramatic kouroi, archaic statues of young gods, and the stunning gold treasures from excavations of Mycenae's royal tombs.
The Island of Hydra
Visit this trendy Greek island via hydrofoil from Athens. Its charming harbor, beautiful churches, excellent shopping opportunities, and great tavernas provide a quintessential Greek experience.
Drogati and Melissnai Caves
One of the highlights of Kefalonia, Melissani is a subterranean seawater cave, which turns turquoise daily when the sun reaches a certain point. The spectacular Drogati Cave has impressive stalactites and boasts excellent acoustics.
Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
This popular cliff-top temple, set above the Aegean Sea, has superb sunset views. Although the Archeological Museum in Athens is home to the bronze statue that was once housed here, it is easy to see why the god of the sea might have been worshipped at this stunning national monument.


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I drive past a beauty salon near where I live all the time. They have a rather large sign on the side of their building that reads: "STYLISTS YOU CAN TRUST". Seriously?
Why is this stupid? Let me count the ways:
- Is there some underlying issue with untrustworthy hair stylists?
- Who is telling you to trust them?
- They have a HUGE sign with a lot of traffic and this is the best they can do?
This might seem silly and unusual, but it happens everywhere, every day. Just watch a bit of television or listen to the radio. Businesses are telling you left and right that they have the best stuff on Earth. There is a simple conflict of interests here, no?
Many advertising agencies are VERY good at convincing people to take action. This has been the game for many years. It does work, but the effectiveness of these tactics are decreasing.
Where does a business go next? Where do they reach the potential customers?
First, they have to have a great product or service. Without this, all else fails. This is because what the businesses want is vocal advocates. More and more people are looking not at what a business says about it's offerings, but rather what their peers have to say about it. For example, look at Comcast's site and advertising. Both tell a very impressive story. Then look at some public reviews. Then do a search on Yelp for your local Comcast. How are they doing?
You can do the same thing for just about any service or product. Do you? Or do you trust what the businesses tell you about themselves?


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Chewy Brownie Cookies
Chewy Brownie Cookies
¾ cup
¼ cup
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch of sea salt
90g Lewis Road Creamery butter
185g plus 1 cup , chopped
2 large free-range eggs
1 cup caster sugar
2 tsp
Heat the oven to 175ºC.
Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together.
Melt the butter and 185g chocolate together over a double boiler stirring occasionally until combined. Cool slightly.
Whisk the eggs. Add the sugar and vanilla. With a rubber spatula fold in the melted chocolate mix then gently fold in dry ingredients. Fold in the 1 cup of chopped chocolate. Leave to sit for about 5-10 minutes.
Mound heaped teaspoons of mix 1½ inches apart on parchment lined baking trays. Bake for 10-15 minutes until they start to crack on top - don't overcook or they won't be chewy!
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Welcome to Fanfic Friday, everyone! We are baaaaaaack, after Thanksgiving week/weekend we decided to take a break and relax with the family — but, Fanfic Friday is back, and we are ready for December, are you? This month is usually, New Year one-shots and Christmas AUs.
However, we want to switch it up a tiny bit. We want to focus on specific ships. So, this week — this ship will be Natasha Romanoff x Bucky Barnes; since the Infinity War trailer came out this week, we want to do some Avengers ships. Natasha and Bucky are canon in the comics, which is why I love this ship so much, and I hope others do as well!
1. Love Me, Soldier. (Bucky x Natasha)
Summary: Post!Civil War, in Wakanda, before Bucky goes back under cryo, him and Natasha share an intimate moment behind closed doors. Bucky still has his metal arm.
Rating: F/M — Teen +
Words: 716
2. Five Times Bucky Meets Natasha
By: Baamon5evr
Summary: The first time he saw her was in the grocery store. From behind she was so short and nondescript in her gray hoodie, he thought she was a child or a young adult. He didn't realize she was a grown — gorgeous — woman.
Rating: F/M — General
Words: 3796
3. A Trap For Santa
By: Eternal Love Song
Summary: Natasha and Bucky celebrate Christmas Eve with their son.
Rating: Fiction K+
Words: 1368
4. You're a Good One, Bucky Barnes
By: ScreamQueenBee (screamqueenbee)
Summary: The aftermath of a date.
Rating: F/M – Not Rated
Words: 1512
5. Three times James Barnes saved Natasha Romanoff
Summary: Natasha can't wash her hands of all the blood that stains them. She can't quieten the ghosts in her head. She knows the only way out is if she were dead.
Rating: F/M — Teen +
Words: 2993
6. A Little Game
By: spoffyumi
Summary: Post-CA: WS. One-shot where Natasha keeps showing up in Bucky's life.
Rating: Fiction M
Words: 2965
7. My Warmth
By: justareader13
Summary: Bucky and Natasha are together again, and as he lays in her arms he remembers how much he missed it.
Rating: Fiction K+
Words: 1101
8. Opus 9, Number 2
By: Eliot Rosewater
Summary: Bucky keeps turning up in Natasha's bed. In which history repeats itself.
Rating: Fiction T
Words: 6258
9. The Rehabilitation of Bucky Barnes
Summary: Bucky couldn't be more grateful for Natasha's patience and understanding, especially as half the time he's trying to stab her. So when Hydra captures Natasha, he's pretty sure she can take care of herself, but Bucky is a little biased and possessive, and he's going to make them regret they ever taught him to inflict pain on his victims.
Rating: F/M — Teen +
Words: 65630
10. Oblivious
By: stargazer.doodle
Summary: 5 times One of the Avengers saw Bucky & Natasha's relationship and the one time they said something
Rating: Fiction T
Words: 6183
You wrote a fic and would like it to appear on Fanfic Friday? Or maybe you want to suggest a fic you loved? If so, let us know by leaving a comment down below, tweeting us, sending us an ask on Tumblr or emailing us!


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Cape Town - Sisanda Magala finished with eight wickets in the match as the Warriors wrapped up a resounding innings and 101-run victory over the Highveld Lions midway through day three of their Sunfoil Series clash in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
The medium-pacer, who took an outstanding 6/25 in the first innings, claimed 2/33 in the second to help bowl the visitors out for 206 at St George's Park.
Magala's match figures of 8/58 in 28.5 overs also earned him the man-of-the-match prize in a match that was ultimately decided by the Lions' woeful day one 68 all out.
It meant the defending champions had all but blown their title hopes, and despite improving second time around with the bat, they suffered a heavy second defeat of the season.
There were also three wickets apiece for Andrew Birch (3/42) and Simon Harmer (3/51) on what turned out to be the final day.
The visitors had started the day on 76/4, with debutant Kagiso Rapulana (40) and top-scorer Nicky van den Bergh (52) putting on 74 for the fifth wicket.
But both were removed by Harmer, and once they fell, with it faded the bleak chances of the Lions, who could yet surrender their second position on the log depending on the outcome of the clash between the Sunfoil Dolphins and VKB Knights in Durban.
The bottom-placed Warriors, on the other hand, took 19.1 points from the game, to end the season with back-to-back victories after going winless for the first eight rounds of the campaign.


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(I have not been posting as regularly… an internet friend wrote to ask if everything is ok. Yes, yes… it's just that when the divas go back to school, I literally seem to collapse. When I HAD to take another nap yesterday as I have every day since they went back to school, I realized that I have done this every year since they started school. As I told Susan, it is as if I need to recover from summer…it is really weird. Anyway…)
Yes, I have been sewing. Seems there are many irons in the fire…solo dresses to organize, school dresses to do, the new school design still in the works (it is going to be so wonderful!), the current solo in construction…it is another slow one. Who woulda thunk that this panel would take me so long to make…
…but it does. And there are 10 of them. New design from Susan. Absolutely love this dress.
And my machine is giving me fits. I keep breaking needles on the sequins (they are covered with solvy in the pic), and today I bent another and cannot get the needle out. My arthritis lately has kept me from getting the screw tight enough on the needle so I used a tool to tighten it the last time. Must have stripped something…so off to the Old Sewing Machine Guy (OSMG) tomorrow…he will quietly yell at me (his brief little under-the-brow glare literally does me in!), and this time I bet he has to keep it. Something tells me I screwed up. Damn.
Oh…and yeah…there was a point to this post…I hate setting sleeves. So much so that I have devised a way to make them easier for myself. There was a discussion on Celtic Flame about setting sleeves the other day…folks talked about sewing one long seam from waist to wrist. Have to say that I do not like that as it does restrict movement. There were ideas about clipping, etc. Still do not feel that is the best way.
The best way is to set the sleeve in when both the bodice side and long sleeve seams are already sewn…but I hate dealing with the littleittybitty sleeves that I seem to have so many of… so here is what I do.
Here is a sleeve on a Dudney dress ready to be set. Notice that the bodice side seam and the long sleeve seam have not been sewn yet. All is still flat.
I pin the entire sleeve cap into place…but I am going to begin and end sewing about 2 inches from each edge. (I still pin those edges to make sure all is aligned.)
Another view of the underarm edge that is not sewn.
Now I sew the bodice side seam and the long sleeve seam.
Because the sleeve cap seam was not totally closed, once the long sleeves are sewn, there is a gap under the arm.
I press the long bodice and sleeve seams open.
Another view of the underarm gap after the long seams were pressed open.
Now I pull the sleeve right side out as it would have been if I had pinned the sleeve into the armscye the traditional way.
I now pin the very small open area under the arm…
…sew it closed and I am done!!! No wrestling with a curved sleeve seam!
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Buying U.S. property
Finding and buying property in the States will be different than what you're used to and there are a number of issues you need to be aware of. But planning ahead, before you jump in, can make all the difference.
Choosing a property
There's no doubt, there's a lot of choice in the U.S. real estate market. The cheapest deal, however, isn't always the best one. Before starting out, consider the following.
Personal use or investment? If you want a home as a family retreat or for your retirement, any near-term action in home prices might not concern you. But as an investor looking for a quick gain, recognize that the market may fluctuate.
Location, location, location. Keep in mind, not only are you buying property, you're also buying location. Are you within a reasonable driving distance or an easy flight away?
Neighbourhood and area characteristics. While you're carefully examining a home's condition, study the neighbourhood too. View the property on several occasions, at different times of the day and on weekends. Drive around the community and determine what amenities and services are in the area. See how neighbouring properties are maintained and research the local crime rate. If there have been a number of foreclosures and vacant homes, the ambience of the neighbourhood may be in decline while the crime rate may be on the rise.
In hotter climates like Arizona, a termite inspection on a home is a must. Buying in coastal areas prone to hurricanes and floods can mean higher insurance costs.
Investment considerations. If you're an investor, look into vacancy rates and average rents. Are resale prices stable or, even better, going up? If so, you'll have a better chance of getting out if necessary without taking a loss.
Condo Caution
Considering a condominium? They can be a trap for unwary buyers. In areas that experienced massive overbuilding and speculation before the crash, thousands of units were built but never sold, leaving some condo associations strapped for cash and nearly bankrupt. A cheap deal won't seem like such a bargain if you get stuck with debt obligations you didn't expect. Make sure you verify before you buy.
Understanding the buying process
The easiest way to buy in the U.S. is to pay cash with savings you've set aside. Alternatively, you can tap into the equity you have in your home or other property in Canada. Where financial institutions may not finance your U.S. property directly, you can borrow against your current home to free up the needed cash.
What about borrowing from a U.S. financial institution instead? While there are signs that U.S. lenders are making credit more readily available, mortgages can still be hard to get especially if you're not American. Expect to submit mortgage statements for your Canadian property, tax returns, banking details and information on your assets. You'll likely need more money down than you would at home. What's more, U.S. lenders may not recognize your Canadian credit history.
In addition, securing financing for a foreign buyer can be a lengthy process. What takes a few business days in Canada can take up to three months stateside. And as a non-resident purchaser without a U.S. credit history or significant American assets, don't expect to get the best deal on rates.
Before you make an offer, check and double-check title. Irregularities in the mortgage and housing markets have created situations where purchasers made down payments, only to find that the sellers, banks among them, didn't have clear title. Be extra careful there are no hidden liens.
What is a Distressed Property?
The mortgage debacle in the U.S. has sparked a rise in the number of distressed properties on the market. According to recent figures distressed properties – "short sales" and foreclosures – account for a third of home sales. What are they? And, more importantly, are they a good deal?
The short sale
In a short sale, the owner is selling the home for less than the amount owing on the mortgage. The lender is willing to accept a lower price in order to make the sale and agrees to not pursue the seller for the difference.
Because the owner is usually still living in the home, a typical property has been maintained and in reasonable shape. But expect it to take a while to close the deal – as long as 6 months from start to finish. The reward is that you could save 10%-20% off the market value.
The foreclosure
Foreclosures are the ugly ducklings of the real estate market. These are properties that have been taken back by the lender and put on the market. Often vacant, don't be surprised to find damage after thieves have removed anything of value from appliances to copper pipes. The upside is foreclosures can be bought at much larger discounts than short sales. Plus, they're quicker to close. You can receive an answer to your offer in as little as a day or two.
Choosing these properties works best if you have a large down payment. (A lender won't be as concerned about the property's condition as they might normally because you're taking on more of the risk). Due to the deeper price discounts they can also make sense for investors. But have enough money and patience for what could turn out to be major repair work.
Taxes and owning U.S. property
Holding U.S. real estate can have tax and estate implications that can be quite different than what you'll find in Canada.
Estate tax
Estate tax, also known as the "death tax", is imposed on your U.S. assets when you die. As a Canadian, you may be subject to U.S. estate tax even if you're not a U.S. citizen. As long as you own qualifying U.S. property, including real estate and shares in American corporations, you could be affected.
In Canada, our tax system only targets accrued gains on capital assets upon death. In the U.S., taxes are levied on the entire amount of the assets involved.
An exemption under the U.S.-Canada tax treaty means you won't have to pay any estate tax in 2012 if your worldwide assets are under $5 million. If you're above this limit, your estate could be saddled with thousands of dollars in extra tax. Proposed changes for 2013 would reduce the threshold to $1 million which could lead to even higher tax bills for Canadians.
If your heirs don't plan on selling the home, they'll have to come up with other ways to pay the taxes. Buying life insurance† sufficient to cover any capital gains and estate taxes can be an effective way to handle this risk.
The estate tax raises the issue of how to hold your U.S. property. While you might be inclined to own it personally, it's only one option. You could buy the home through a trust or partnership to keep the home out of your estate helping you avoid estate tax, but there may be other advantages and disadvantages to weigh. It's important to get professional guidance to understand how each ownership structure is treated in both countries to make the best decision.
Tax on rental income
If you're thinking about real estate in the U.S. as an income opportunity, you're not alone. But as a Canadian, becoming an American landlord brings tax complications.
Renting out your U.S. property, for all or even a part of the year, means paying tax to the Internal Revenue Service on your rental income. Here, you have a couple of options.
The simple way is to pay a withholding tax amounting to 30% of your gross rental income. Another approach that could mean more paperwork but is likely to save you money is to file a U.S. tax return. This way you pay tax only on your net rental income. The savings come from deducting expenses like mortgage interest, maintenance, home insurance premiums and property taxes from the income you've received.
Paying tax in two countries
If you file a U.S. tax return, remember that doing so doesn't eliminate your obligations here at home. You're taxed on your worldwide income regardless where it's earned. That means paying tax in Canada on rental income from your U.S. property and on any capital gains should you choose to sell. The good news is the Canada Revenue Agency lets you claim a credit for taxes paid in the U.S. to help you avoid double taxation.
This article has reviewed some of the key issues around purchasing and owning U.S. real estate. But there's more to learn. It's important to get sound advice from professionals experienced in cross-border legal and tax matters. Your BlueShore Financial financial advisor has a network of experts who can help ensure you plan your U.S. property purchase wisely.
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Top Story: Kapaa High School: Shave Ice
Students from Kapaa High School on Kauai report on an organic, 21st Century twist on an iconic Hawaii treat – shave ice. For decades, shave ice, brought to Hawaii by the Japanese, consisted of brightly and artificially colored syrup on shaved ice in a paper cone. Today, entrepreneurs on Kauai have created a new niche with a supposedly healthier, all-natural, no-food-coloring-added version of this classic refreshment. And speaking of favorite island treats, we'll visit the HIKI NŌ archives for a Waiakea High School (Hawaii Island) story about a family-run business that adds Technicolor to traditional Japanese mochi.
Students from Waianae Intermediate School in West Oahu tell the inspiring story of their after-school activities director's weight-loss journey.
Students at Hongwanji Mission School on Oahu introduce us to a blind singer who dispels some common myths about what it's like to live without sight.
Students at Hana K-12 School in East Maui show us how to make beautiful prints with something found in most Hawaii backyards.
And students at Campbell High School on Oahu present a fresh, expressionistic approach to telling the story of a young woman with cerebral palsy.
This program encores Saturday, June 18 at 12:00 pm and Sunday, June 19 at 3:00 pm. You can also view HIKI NŌ episodes on our website, www.pbshawaii.org/hikino.


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Bumble Lure® was born out of a passion for fishing. Only the best have been sourced from around the world to handcraft our lures. We pack them ourselves and send them directly to you.
Bumble Lure® body is constructed of top-quality balsa wood, known to be the lightest and liveliest wood material for floating lures. It assures the lure's precise weight is well-balanced in the water. Most other lures currently on the market have their hooks below the water when floating. However, Bumble Lure's hook position is unique; it remains above the water as the lure floats allowing it to overcome obstacles such as grasses or lilies and remain hidden from the fish. The Japanese razor sharp hooks are made from durable metal, effectively positioned guaranteeing the fish WILL STAY HOOKED once it bites.
Bumble Lure's design was developed through painstaking research, determining which colors fish liked best. Each lure is dipped in high-quality varnish to ensure that it is perfect and ready for action. Each lure is crafted with skill, precision and care that some might consider them a small piece of floating art.
Handcrafted wooden original designs, Bumble Lure® offers both topwater FRESH and SALT water excitement! Please see the back of the catalog for more information on this versatile collection.
Models are differentiated by body shape, weight, length and color. All of our lures have been chosen by fish-you choose your favorite!


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Refunds are not valid due to change of mind. If you receive your product faulty, damaged you must contact our customer services team at email@example.com within 15 days. If 15 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can't offer you a refund or exchange.
Postage Costs
For all orders under 500g or $150.00 shipping fees are -
$11.95 for Australia Post eParcel
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For all orders over 500g the following shipping fees are -
$17.95 for Australia Post 3kg Standard
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Free express postage is offered for all orders over $175.
Any dangerous goods items (eg nail polish) will have to be sent via eParcel road freight.
All parcels sent across Australia will include:
A tracking number from Australia Post on email so you can follow your parcels progress in transit.
(All products are wrapped in tissue wrap and bubble wrap to keep them safe for you during shipping process).
To ensure the safety and security of your parcels,
we only allow parcels to be signature upon delivery.
We post out all parcels within 48 hours of you placing your order and your payment
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Please make sure your address details are correct as we cannot change
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Lipstick Empire Cosmetics currently use Australia Post eParcel (road freight)
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Please refer to Australia Post for your post code so you know how long your
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Below is some information from the Australia Post website
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Australia Post eParcel (road freight) time frames advisement -
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Covers 80% of Australian business addresses,
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Service operates between all capital cities (except Darwin and in Perth CBD only)
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To be eligible for a return in exchange for store credit. Your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned any products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable/ or refundable items:
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If the item wasn't marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
To return your product, you should mail your product to:
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You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for the returning your item.
Shipping costs are non-refundable.
If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
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We don't guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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Please note - Australia Post charges (Lipstick Empire Cosmetics) whenever an item is sent back to us due to the below listed scenarios, which is a charge incurred by the customer.
If you want the item resent, you will incure a bill for the returned postage charges, or the return to sender postage cost would be deducted from any amount refunded, if you choose to not have the item resent out to you.
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Where the product is faulty, postage charges are reimbursed by Lipstick Empire Cosmetics once product is inspected and deemed faulty.
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Got any nominees for the Fantasy Awards 2010?
We're closing in on the end of 2010 pretty soon, and when we get there the nominations are closed for our Fantasy Awards. So if you have any good ideas of music, artists and other fantasy related achievements, or if you're just interested in checking our nominations out, just read this thread!
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- State: Based in Tasmania, but fish right around the country
- Occupation: Hook, Line and Sinker
- Why I Use Humminbird: We've used Humminbird sounders for the past 10 years and enjoy the performance we get out of them. Particularly loving the big Helix 12 Chrip fitted with a 1kw transducer for exceptional deep water performance. We can see bottom and fish in water well over 500 meters deep.
- Targeted Species: We target them all, but recently have loved heading for the shelf, targeting swordfish and deep sea delights such as Blue Eye and Gemfish. The Humminbird ensures we usually go home with a tasty feed!
- Fishing Highlights: This year we set ourselves the target of catching all three species of marlin and a broadbill swordfish from our own boat. That goal was recently achieved when we caught a filmed a swordfish. It was an epic adventure which saw us tow our boat from Brisbane to back Tassie.
- Favourite Locations: Love our home state of Tassie. There's so much on offer, from gamefishing for big SBT and swordfish to trout and bream, all within easy reach. Also enjoy the Top End - probably because the weather is somewhat warmed than home!
- Most Memorable Capture: There have been plenty such as big dogtooth in the coral sea, a marlin for an old project boat we are doing up and plenty of big GT's from the Great Barrier Reef. But the most memorable was a double hook up on blue marlin by ourselves, without a cameraman. We managed to catch them and film them. It was a great day!
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