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La capital de Estados Unidos cuenta con más de 350 bodegas y más de 200 cervecerías, productores de sidra y destilerías.
Desde galardonados vinos hasta deliciosas cervezas, visita estos imperdibles lugares donde puedes probar las deliciosas y únicas selecciones de Washington, D.C., Maryland y Virginia.
Capital Region Wine Country
In Virginia, which was called one of the world's best new wine destinations by Travel & Leisure Magazine, some 30 wineries around Charlottesville celebrate Thomas Jefferson's wine-making vision with their diverse grape cultivations. Enjoy a picnic on the beautiful and historic grounds of Barboursville Vineyards. Take in the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a visit to Early Mountain Vineyards, known for its commitment to biodiversity and sustainable farming. Or, relish a wine tasting in the former horse stable at scenic Jefferson Vineyards.
The Frederick Wine Trail encompasses six Maryland wineries, with around 36 hectares of grapes growing on rolling hills. On the trail, visit Linganore Winecellars, Frederick County's oldest winery, which first planted grapes in 1972. Or, view the magnificent Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery, a 53-hectare private estate dating to 1765.
Stop by Jefferson Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia to sample award-winning wines.
Bountiful Brews
Beer lovers rejoice all across the Capital Region! In Washington, D.C., head to DC Brau Brewing Company, which has been brewing its hit beers since 1956 (be sure to try "The Public," the most-popular variety). Or stop by Atlas Brew Works – an entirely solar-powered brewery. In Baltimore, Maryland, check out Heavy Seas Alehouse for comfort-food dishes that pair well with their home-brewed ales, IPAs and stouts. Baltimore's Union Craft Brewing offers traditional favorites and seasonal ales, as well as a rotation of food trucks outside the taproom.
Heading to Virginia? The Travel Channel named this state one of North America's top beer destinations. In Richmond, Virginia, check out Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, which relies solely on renewable energy and tests each new brew in 75-liter batches. Or hop on the RVA Trolley for one of their beer tours and experience several of Richmond's hopping brew spots, like Legend Brewery perched right on the edge of the James River.
You can even sample craft brews from around the region as you're traveling to and from the area at Washington Dulles International Airport's DC Craft Brews. Located in Concourse D, DC Craft Brews features the best local craft brews from DC, Maryland and Virginia along with wine and traditional pub fare.
Sip on a cask-poured beer in the tap room at Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland.
Celebrate Spirits and Hard Cider
Washington, D.C., is becoming a distillery superpower. New Columbia Distillers, D.C.'s first distillery in 100 years, focuses on premium gin (try the seasonal varieties). Head to One Eight Distilling for tours and tastings of their gin, whiskey and vodka. Or, enjoy some sips at Jos. A. Magnus & Co., D.C.'s "newest oldest" bourbon and gin distillery, famous for its pre-prohibition heritage.
On Maryland's eastern shore, head to Blackwater Distilling and Lyon Distilling for small-batch spirits. Catoctin Creek, Loudoun County, Virginia's first distillery since Prohibition, sources local grains and produce. Be sure to try the absinthe at Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery in Middleburg, made using all-natural ingredients in the old-world style.
Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery in Thurmont, Maryland specializes in both wine and craft spirits.
Getting There
Washington Dulles International Airport is centrally located in the Capital Region and convenient to all destinations and activities across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Nonstop flights to Washington Dulles International Airport from major destinations worldwide make getting here easy.


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When Your Friends Have A Fire Career – And You Don't
How we see our careers and professional success is always changing. Some days, we might allow ourselves to feel excited, proud and satisfied with our jobs and the way we spend almost half of our waking hours. But there are times when it seems everyone else is experiencing a level of career success that we can only aspire to.
We look at our friends, acquaintances and uni peers with a tinge of vocational rivalry. It seems like so many people our age are living out a dream career. They have impressive CVs. Large Twitter followings. Success in the very industry we can't get a foot in. It's a struggle not to feel despondent, perhaps jealous, and at the very least, envious of the x factor they must have to attract the right people and get hired.
But the grass is not always greener. Here's a few important things to remember when you're in a career comparison spiral.
Realise you don't know the details
Have a think about the friends and peers you are comparing yourself to. Perhaps there's a vital ingredient in the initial stages of their career success that you don't know about. Did that friend with the corner office and three-figure salary get her start from a hook up by a family friend? Does that guy you went to uni with have family in the industry, or a last name that throws weight?
While having connections doesn't mean these folk don't also have the skills to make the most of their leg up, it does mean that they've got a foot in the door via external means that are impossible to replicate, and that don't have much to do with their training or perceived x factor. Always remind yourself that you may not know the full picture.
Believe it or not, others might feel the same way about you
It is a part of human nature to compare ourselves to others around us, especially those in our age group or whose lives we aspire to. Such is the ubiquity of the human tendency to compare, there's a very real chance that someone is feeling envious of you.
Perhaps they are a freelancer you perceive as living the dream life, but they desire the financial stability of your job. Maybe they are constantly under the pump at work and would sacrifice some of their salary to have the work/life balance that you have. Perhaps their day-to-day seems entirely glamorous but it is anything but, and you have no idea how classy you make your 9-5 look. We'll probably never know how others really feel about our career. After all, we'd never own up to feeling jealous ourselves, right?
Keep social media in perspective
We live in a unique period in human history. Never before has it been so easy to manufacture and maintain the image of a perfect life and career. There are a tonne of great things about social media such as Twitter and Instagram, but one of the downsides is that it can, after a while, create feelings of jealousy and poor self-worth.
You only have to know one person with a flashy Instagram page which features regular career win updates to realise there is probably a great divide between who they are and the persona they are trying to promote.
There's nothing wrong with social media. It is an important networking and information sharing tool. However, if it's causing you to examine your own career with a less than positive mindset, then have a break. In his hard-earned wisdom, Frank Ocean said something so relevant: 'Work hard in silence, let success be your noise.' Listen to Frank. There's nothing wrong with being a quiet achiever in today's oversaturated and self-promoting market. Get back on the social media horse only when it provides inspiration and information, not a bullet to your self-worth.
Remember that comparison is the thief of joy
The sad reality of comparing yourself to your friends/peers/colleagues/random person on Instagram is that it will render you unable to view your own career clearly. Having an undercurrent of mental chatter running through your brain telling yourself that you are inadequate, lesser than someone else, and unable to reach their career heights, is potentially more dangerous than we realise.
Teddy Roosevelt, whose career win peaked at the US Presidency and a Nobel Prize, famously said that 'comparison is the thief of joy.' Sydney based career and life counsellor and founder of Life Design Coach, Lucy Megginson, agrees: "Comparison, whether perceiving yourself as worse off or better off than others, is purely an exercise in perception. It just acts to eat away at our self esteem and keeps us from focusing on moving ourselves and our careers, wherever we currently perceive we are, forward."
Focus on your own career wins
Crowd out the thoughts about your friends' career successes (and your apparent lack thereof) by focusing on your own success. This is the quickest way to, as the saying goes, water your own garden. By putting your mental and emotional energy into reflecting on the times you've had your own wins – nailed an interview; spoke eloquently at a meeting; boldly made a career change, for example – you put yourself into a positive and open frame of mind.
It doesn't matter if you are reflecting on your past success, it is still a part of your career story. Write it down if you have to. Ruminate on your skills, your unique abilities, and the times when you felt your potential being met. It's a strategy to reset your headspace.
Consider your unique values
Megginson reminds her clients that everyone has their own set of values which sees them pursuing different life goals at different times and is reflected in education, family, lifestyle and career choices. We can't forget that our friends may be more motivated by specific financial goals while we may be more inclined to be chasing a creative lifestyle or vice versa, for example.
"The art of not allowing comparison to get in the way is to recognise what values you had when you made certain choices which have brought you to where you are today and to ask yourself whether you are willing to sacrifice other values in order to have what you perceive someone else has."
Learn from them
There is a handy way to use career envy to your own advantage. Luckily for us, these feelings are mutable and easily transformed. Instead of comparing yourself to another person, use them as inspiration. Make their success your friend, not enemy. If it's your mate or acquaintance you are envious of, ask them about their guiding career philosophy.
Perhaps they use some simple self-talk practices, read certain books, or follow a specific career adage. It's a sign of confidence and strength to be vulnerable and ask for their advice. Know that if you are identifying another's career success and feel envious or despondent, it's actually less a feeling of jealousy than it is a way of telling yourself that you need something in your own career to change.
Know there is more than enough pie to go around
You can be genuinely happy for your peers and friends in their career success if you know that there is in fact, more than enough opportunity for you to also prosper. Their success does not equal your failure. It is actually just a real-life demonstration of how success is achievable. It brings it closer to you rather than further away.
Stay in the zone of knowing something fantastic is going to happen for you, and that you don't know what's around the corner. Those with career success are positive, grateful, focused on their own career growth rather than that of others, and believe staunchly in their own abilities. They are the traits you are probably truly seeing in them, and wouldn't mind borrowing for yourself.


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The customer, a large Egyptian sugar producer, developed and built a new beet sugar factory in Alexandria, Egypt from 2007 to 2010. In order to treat the wastewater from the beet sugar factory, a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) had to be constructed.
H+E UK was awarded the contract due to our really extensive experience with wastewater treatment for the beet sugar industry (14 anaerobic plants built in recent years).
The highly polluted wastewater from beet washing first has to undergo a solids separation process. Solids are separated in a 'Bruckner' tank and the resultant sludge is dewatered with centrifuges. This solution has a considerably smaller footprint than the settling ponds commonly used in the sugar industry. Moreover, centrifugation prevents the formation of unpleasant odours due to uncontrolled fouling in the ponds.
The pre-treated wastewater is then transferred to the anaerobic stage, consisting of a hydrolysis reactor and an anaerobic contact sludge reactor (ANAFIT-CS) with biogas injection system. This reactor is particularly suited for wastewater with high calcium content. It operates reliably and avoids operational problems due to calcium carbonate clogging, which are common in sugar wastewater treatment.
The effluent from the anaerobic stage is treated together with the second wastewater stream (condensate wastewater) in the aerobic nitrification / denitrification stage (equipped with a non-clogging aeration system AEROFIT-D). Remaining organic pollution and nitrogen are eliminated in this stage.
The start up and commissioning phase demonstrated that the anticipated COD reduction of more than 90 % in the anaerobic stage alone was perfectly achievable. The treated water complies with stringent effluent standards, eg COD < 100 mg/l, NH4-N < 10 mg/l and PO4-P < 2 mg/l.
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Sporting Life Youth Report
Newfield Little League registration at Newfield Park for T-ball (boys and girls ages 5-7) and baseball (boys and girls ages 8-11) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:15-6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tremaine King at 258-1420 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Baseball City Fall Travel League Baseball for 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U and 18U. For more information, call (860) 527-2489 or visit www.baseballcityct.com.
The George J. Hummel Little League Fall Baseball and Softball programs beginning after Labor Day and running through the third or fourth week of October. There will be two divisions for baseball (8 & 9 year olds and 10 & 11 year olds). Softball will have three divisions (8 & 9, 10 & 11 and 12-14). The age cutoff for baseball is April 30, 2009 and for softball it is Dec. 31, 2008. The registration fee is $50 and includes the cost of a T-shirt and a cap or visor. Registration forms can be obtained online at gjhll.org. For more information, send an email to Bob Maziuk at email@example.com or contact Bob Lang at 888-6268 or email@example.com.
Baseball City's Inaugural Fall Season for Connecticut travel league baseball. The league will offer play to the following age divisions: 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U and 18U. For more information, call (860) 527-2489 or visit www.baseballcityct.com.
New England Baseball Academy Winter Hitting League from Nov. 1-Dec. 31 and Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2010. The 8-12-year old division plays weeknight evenings and the 13U-middle school and high school divisions play on Sunday afternooons. The cost is $125 per session for non-NEBA members and $100 for members. There is a discount for registering for both sessions. Teams consist of four players and individual players are also welcome to register. For more information, call 756-6322 or visit www.newenglandbaseball.com.
Connecticut Sports Center, Woodbridge, starting program for grades 5-12 boys and girls. Call 387-1181.
The Seymour Recreation Department is looking for a director for its youth basketball program for the upcoming season. Some coaching positions are also available in the 6-13-year-old group. If interested, call 888-0406. Coaches from last season who are interested in returning to the boys or girls program should also call.
The CT Hoop Stars fall basketball clinc will begin in September for boys and girls in grades 5-12. Team and individual registration is availabe. Visit www.cthoopstars.com or call Mike Papale at 464-9781 or Marty Russo at 675-9475.
Future Stars Learn From a Pro one-on-one training. For more information, contact Frank Oleynick at 367-1673.
Connecticut Premier AAU Basketball Clinic beginning on Sept. 26 at Staples HS. The clinic will be held on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24. There are two sessions: session one (grades 4-8) from 9-10:30 a.m. and session two (grades 9-12) from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Tryouts for the 2010 season will be on Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 at the following times: grades 5-7 from 9-10 a.m., grades 8-9 from 10-11 a.m., grades 10-11 from 11 a.m.-noon. The cost for the seven-week clinic is $125. For more information, contact Steve McGillicuddy at 394-2230 or firstname.lastname@example.com or David Danko at 209-0861 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Trumbull Gardens Travel Team Tryouts on Sept. 12. Tryouts for fifth and sixth grade boys will begin at noon, for seventh and eighth grade girls at 2 and seventh and eighth grade boys at 4. For more information, call Craig Davis at 437-0387.
Hall Neighborhood House King's Kids Fairfield County tryouts on Sept. 14, 17, 21 and 24 at Hall Neighborhood House Gym in Bridgeport. Tryouts for 8-10 year-olds will be from 6-7 p.m. and for 11-13 year-olds from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call Joe Spain at 841-5140.
MB Sports Training, Woodbridge, strength and conditioning programs underway for all ages and sports. Call Mike Bouchard, 397-2377 or visit www.mbsportstraining.us.
CT Clippers looking for midget age ice hockey players, 15-17, who wish to play for a full-year midget team. Team plays in the Northeastern Midget Hockey League. For tryout information or questions, send name and telephone number to firstname.lastname@example.com. For league info, see NEMHL.org.
The Rinks at Shelton: public sessions Monday-Friday noon-2 p.m., Friday night 7-10 p.m., Sunday 1-3 p.m. Call 929-6500.
Wonderland of Ice, Bridgeport, Learn to Skate, 10 or 14 weeks. Public sessions 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Stick Time 1-2:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 576-8118.
Indoor Soccer Clinics for boys and girls ages 4 and up at the Connecticut Sports Center in Woodbridge. For more information, call 387-1181.
Sterling House Fall Recreation League for boys and girls ages 5-15 open registration until Aug. 28 for a discounted fee of $85 plus a current Sterling House Membership. The regular $95 membership fee will take effect on Aug. 31. Registration forms may be downloaded at www.sterlinghousecc.org under Athletics. League play runs from Sept. 19-Nov. 1. Games are played on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Practices are scheduled during the week at the coach's discretion. Volunteer coaches and team sponsors are also needed. For more information, contact Bill O'Brien at 378-2606 x 106 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Sterling House Instructional Soccer programs beginning Sept. 12. Basic Instructional Soccer for 4- and 5-year-old boys and girls who have not previously played soccer. Sessions will be held for six weeks from 9-10 a.m. on Saturdays or on Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (beginning Sept. 14). Fee is $65 plus a current Sterling House membership. Each player receives a team shirt and soccer ball. Intermediate Instructional Soccer for 4- and 5-year-old boys and girls that have completed the Basic program from 10:15-11:15 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Fee is $50 plus a current Sterling House membership. All programs will be conducted at the Wooster Middle School soccer field.
The 16U Stratford Breakers Black Fastpitch softball team is looking for an experienced pitcher 1993/94 birthday for the upcoming 2010 tournament season. The Breakers Black team is well established and winners of multiple tournaments championships each year since 2004. We're looking for a pitcher with summer ball experience who is interested in playing in college. Our schedule will include college showcase events as well as ASA and PONY tournaments including Nationals. Please call Breakers manager Mark Blydenburg 203-515-2742 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
The George J. Hummel Little League Fall Baseball and Softball programs beginning after Labor Day and running through the third or fourth week of October. There will be two divisions for baseball (8 & 9 year olds and 10 & 11 year olds). Softball will have three divisions (8 & 9, 10 & 11 and 12-14). The age cutoff for baseball is April 30, 2009 and for softball it is Dec. 31, 2008. The registration fee is $50 and includes the cost of a T-shirt and a cap or visor. For more information, send an email to Bob Maziuk at firstname.lastname@example.com or contact Bob Lang at 888-6268 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Stratford Breakers 18U team is looking for a few players for its 2010 tournament team. For more information, contact Breakers president and 18U head coach Mark Fawver at 386-9290 or via email at email@example.com.
The 14U Stratford Breakers Blue Fastpitch team is looking for an experienced pitcher with a 1995/6 birthday for the 2010 tournament season. For more information, contact 14U Breakers manager Mike Georgetti at 877-8332 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Stratford Seahawks 12U tryouts on Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. at Wigwam Field in Stratford. For more information, contact Rick Bayuk at 816-0149 or via email at email@example.com.
Shelton Recreation offering American Red Cross Lifeguard course either in weeklong or four-weekend format. $275. Call 925-8422.
Stratford YMCA is seeking lifeguards or people who are interested in teaching swim lessons. Also, backyard swimming lessons are available in your own pools. Contact Adam at the YMCA at email@example.com or call 375-5844 x 17.
Oyebog Tennis Academy Minor Warriors Camp, Tournament Training Camp and Private Lessons are available now. The Minor Warriors Camp runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for ages 8-12 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Timothy Dwight Elementary School in Farifield and costs $250 per week. The Tournament Training Camp runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7-9 a.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 3-5 p.m. This camp is also held at Timomthy Dwight Elementary School in Fairfield and costs $50 per session. Private lessons are available at a cost of $80 for one hour or $90 for one hour at home. The OYA is also collecting new/gently used tennis equipment and clothing for the Tennis Kids of Cameroon. For more information, contact Joseph Oyebog at 615-8474.
Fairfield Indoor Tennis Club Fall and Winter programs: Quick Start Tennis (juniors ages 4-10), Junior Clinic (ages 7-17), Satellite, Challenger and Intensive Training Programs for juniors (ages 7-17). For more information, visit www.fairfieldindoortennis.com.
Connecticut Junior Volleyball Association Winter Volleyball Programs for girls in grades 5-12 and boys in grades 8-12. The boys program takes place at the CT Sports Center in Woodbridge and the girls program offers practice sites in Woodbridge, Newtown, Plainville and Westport. For more information, visit www.ctsportscenter.com or call 387-1181.
Youth Folk Style Wrestling Open House and Demonstration on Sept. 24th at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridge Academy gymnasium at 401 Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. All interested boys and girls in grades K-8 are welcome to attend. Regular season runs from October through February. For more information, call 334-5551 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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NO-NONSENSE Swiss referee Stephan Klossner will be in charge of Celtic's Champions League qualifier against Linfield at a 60,000 sell-out Parkhead on Wednesday.
And the strict match official once ABANDONED a European game after a player had been struck by a missile thrown by fans.
Brendan Rodgers' side go into the tie two goals ahead after first-leg efforts from Scotty Sinclair and Tom Rogic on Friday night in Belfast.
There was uproar when missiles, including a bottle, were thrown at Leigh Griffiths as he prepared to take a left-wing corner-kick.
Incredibly, bungling Spanish ref Alejandro Hernandez booked the Hoops striker for delaying the restart of the game.
Now UEFA have acted to put in hard-liner Klossner who has previously proved he will not tolerate such unacceptable misbehavior from yobs masquerading as football fans.
Two years ago, during a Europa League qualifier between Albanian side Kukesi and Legia Warsaw, visiting midfielder Ondrej Duda was struck by an object hurled from the crowd, later found to be a chunk of rock, while celebrating the Polish team's second goal.
Klossner ordered the players off the pitch and he and the match delegate decided to abandon the tie, with the scoreline 2-1 in favour of Legia.
UEFA later awarded a 3-0 win to the Polish outfit.
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Apart from the occasional pedi, women tend to use and abuse their feet — maybe because "foot care" has less-than-sexy (OK, geriatric) connotations. But hey, bunions and bone spurs happen ... a lot. Research shows that most people have a foot injury of some sort by age 40, and women undergo the majority of common-problem foot surgeries. Sidestep heinous maladies by treating your feet right.
How self-check during a DIY pedicure could help save your life.
Foot Foes
Genes play a leading role in female foot woes. So does anatomy: "In general, women have narrower heels and weaker joints than men do," says Frank Valente, D.C., a chiropractor in Manhattan. "Plus, irregular menstrual cycles and lower-fat diets can decrease bone mass, putting women at increased risk for ankle sprains and dislocated foot bones." Also, wider hips mean that some women are predisposed to walking knock-kneed, which can throw off the body's alignment and stance, and potentially lead to foot injuries, says Eric Horton, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego.
Will you inherit your mom's body?
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Stilettos can make your feet hurt like hell for a reason. "One-inch heels can increase the pressure on your feet by about 22 percent," says orthopedic surgeon Steven Raikin, M.D., of the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. "Two inches can add up to 57 percent, and three inches can add a whopping 76 percent." That pressure means toes are crammed into a tight area, and the long-term results can be very unsultry bunions or clawlike hammertoes. What's more, so much weight shifting onto the feet causes calf muscles to clench up and eventually tighten, making it hard to walk normally even on days you wear flats. Platform and wedge shoes are a bit kinder, but most still have an unnatural incline, says Catherine Cheung, D.P.M., a podiatrist in San Francisco.
No, you don't have to pack your closet exclusively with Crocs. Just follow these tips:
1. Try not to stand or walk around in heels higher than two inches for more than four hours straight, says Horton. (If you do wear way-high heels on a big night out, ice your feet when you get home to curb any swelling or pain.)
Learn how to ward off the nasty effects of a new epidemic called Sitting Disease.
2. Remember that feet can still grow and spread throughout adulthood (especially after pregnancy) and tend to be at their most swollen at the end of the day, so do your shoe shopping in the afternoon. Have your feet measured every year to make sure you're buying the right size.
3. For extra heel and arch cushioning, slip orthopedic inserts into your flats. Most won't fit into skimpy high heels, so use gel pads there instead. You can buy them at a drugstore for around $20, or spring for custom-made orthotics from a doc.
4. As your body's essential support system, your feet can take a lot of weight, but "every pound you gain means an extra three pounds of pressure in your ankle region," says Raikin. Yet another reason to always maintain a healthy weight.
5. To keep your feet limber, do stretches such as writing the alphabet with pointed toes; to massage your arches, roll your feet over a tennis ball for a few minutes a day; and to stretch your ankle and calf, extend your knee, place a towel around the ball of your foot, and pull toes toward you.
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Dog Gone Good Training combines the art of leadership and the science of learning theory to help you build a great relationship with your dog. Understanding how dogs learn and what motivates them is at the heart of all that we do. When we communicate clearly with our canine companions and make training rewarding, anything is possible.
No two dogs or people are the same, therefore each dog is considered as an individual, and training plans are always tailored to meet the unique needs of client dogs and their families. Whether you opt for group classes or private sessions, your experience will be unique.
Only modern, humane methods are used. You won't see any harsh corrections at Dog Gone Good Training, because they simply aren't necessary. You also won't ever hear that one particular training method is the best. Your trainer has spent years learning many different methods and is adept at using a variety of different approaches. Having a diverse "training toolbox" means that all types of dogs and people can be helped.
The priority at Dog Gone Good Training is to help your dog become a happy, well-behaved member of your family and the community. Of course your dog is loved, and all dogs are "good dogs," but well-behaved dogs are a joy to all who come in contact with them. Call today to achieve results with your dog, using methods that are proven to be effective, kind, and fun!


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Make Your Summer Sweeter with Honey
(Family Features) With summer in full swing, outdoor chefs are fine-tuning their grilling game and looking for creative twists on backyard food favorites. But most cooks often overlook a classic pantry staple that's a great secret ingredient and unlikely ally when entertaining outdoors: 100% pure honey.
It's an all-natural sweetener that keeps things simple with only one, pure ingredient: honey. And it's not only limited to desserts and drinks. Savory dishes that call for time on the grill can benefit just as much from incorporating 100% pure honey. It's perfect for homemade, natural-ingredient marinades and in addition to its one-of-a-kind flavor, it aids in caramelization, a key process in grilling.
Also working in 100% pure honey's favor is its sheer versatility. You can impress guests by using it in all kinds of cuisine. For a sweet summer lineup from appetizers to dessert, try these distinctive recipes.
For even more recipes to make your summer sweeter, visit www.honey.com.
Grilled Honey Glazed Shrimp
Makes 6 servings
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup 100% pure honey
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons black and red pepper blend
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon California-style coarse onion powder
- 30 jumbo shrimp
- 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
- Place orange juice, honey, lime juice, mustard and dry seasonings in a blender and blend on high for 1 minute until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 12 minutes or until thickened and reduced by half. Divide the glaze into 2 plastic containers, seal tightly and refrigerate until ready to use. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Cook shrimp over hot coals for about 3 minutes on each side or until completely pink, basting with one container of the glaze during grilling. Remove from grill and baste with remaining glaze.
Honey Marinated Chicken
Makes 4 servings
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons 100% pure honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/3 cup 100% pure honey
- Blend all marinade ingredients (exclude the 1/3 cup honey); pour over chicken breasts. Marinate in refrigerator overnight in plastic bag. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill six to 10 minutes, turning once and basting occasionally with 1/3 cup honey during last five minutes of grilling.
Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Makes 8 servings
- 2 cups (12 ounces) coarsely chopped strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup 100% pure honey, divided
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup light sour cream
- Prepared 9-inch crumb crust
- In small bowl, mash strawberries and 1/4 cup honey; set aside.
- In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand five minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup honey. Warm over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Transfer to large bowl; stir in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture mounds on a spoon when tested.
- Using electric mixer, beat mixture at medium speed until light. Fold in strawberries; mix until well combined. Pour into prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours.
Citrus Salad with Avocado
Makes 6 servings
- 3 6-inch corn tortillas
- 4 oranges
- 4 grapefruits
- 1/3 cup 100% pure honey
- 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Preheat oven to 255°F. Slice tortillas into very thin strips. Dry strips by placing on a cookie sheet and baking for approximately 15 minutes. Set aside
- Peel oranges and grapefruits, then section, seed and place in large bowl; set aside. In small bowl, whisk together honey, raspberry vinegar, oil and salt.
- Pour over citrus sections and toss gently.
- Top with avocado slices and tortilla strips.
Honey Raspberry Iced Tea
Makes 4 servings
- 2 cups freshly brewed tea
- 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
- 1/4 cup 100% pure honey
- In large, heat-proof pitcher, whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly combined and honey is dissolved. Chill until ready to serve. To serve, pour over ice.
Source: National Honey Board
Must-Have Recipes for Your Summer Soirees
(Family Features) Summer is all about enjoying the warm weather with family and friends, but even with the longer summer days, the season can feel short for many. That's why it's important to make the most of summer by maximizing your fun in the sun with some of the best memories being made while entertaining al fresco.
For a fun-filled, yet relaxing summer, it's important to keep the essentials on-hand for easy entertaining. From bright decor to refreshing drinks and fresh ingredients, party prep ensures you save time and money, and are always ready to wine and dine your guests.
No matter the occasion, a store like ALDI can be your guide to summer entertaining with everything you need to celebrate the season, including high-quality and affordable ingredients for this summer's must-have recipes.
A fresh and easy recipe to try this summer is Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers with Lemon-Cucumber Salsa. This entree pairs perfectly with a crisp, fruit-forward wine like Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc or Trestoria Rosé from ALDI. When there's a crowd to serve, consider mixing up a pitcher of Citrus Ginger Rosé Punch.
Find more seasonal recipe ideas to celebrate summer at ALDI.us.
Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers with Lemon-Cucumber Salsa
Recipe courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
- 8 skewers
- 1 pineapple
- 2 tablespoons Carlini Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Iodized Salt
- 1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper
- 1 3/4 pounds Never Any! Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
Lemon-Cucumber Salsa:
- 1 lemon, supremed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon SimplyNature Organic Wildflower Honey
- 1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper
- Soak wooden skewers for 15 minutes prior to grilling.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove rind from pineapple and dice into 1-inch pieces.
- In small bowl, combine oil, salt and pepper. Add chicken and pineapple; toss to coat.
- Alternating chicken and pineapple, pierce onto skewers.
- Grill skewers 8 minutes each side, or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.
- To make Lemon-Cucumber Salsa: In medium bowl, combine lemon, cucumber, onion, honey and pepper.
- Serve lemon-cucumber salsa over cooked chicken skewers.
Tip: Supreme citrus fruit by cutting off top and bottom of fruit then cut away peel and pith, leaving no white on outside of fruit. Slice each segment into wedges by cutting toward center of fruit along membrane.
Citrus Ginger Rosé Punch
Recipe courtesy of Chef Leigh An, ALDI Test Kitchen
- 1/2 cup minced ginger
- 1 cup Baker's Corner Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 bottles (750 milliliters each) Trestoria Rosé, chilled
- 5 cans (12 ounces each) PurAqua Belle Vie Grapefruit Sparkling Water, chilled
- 2 cans (12 ounces each) PurAqua Belle Vie Lemon Sparkling Water, chilled
- In small pot, combine ginger, sugar and water to make simple syrup. Bring to boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely in refrigerator.
- Strain simple syrup and discard ginger.
- In large punch bowl or pitcher, combine rosé, grapefruit sparkling water and lemon sparkling water. Add simple syrup.
- Serve in chilled glasses.
Tip: Freeze lemon slices in ice cube trays or silicone muffin trays and add them to punch for pop of color.
Source: ALDI
Ingredients Matter
Add nutritious, natural ingredients for a healthier you
(Family Features) When it comes to making tasty meals for your family, you probably know that ingredients matter. From vitamins and nutrients to sugar and acidity, it's important to know what you're using in your recipes at every meal and how each ingredient can impact all parts of the body.
To help understand how ingredients matter and how quality ingredients can keep your body healthy, consider these tips from registered dietitian, celebrity nutritionist and healthy cooking expert Keri Glassman, MS, RDN.
- Mind your veggies. Nearly everyone knows veggies are a vital part of any healthy diet. They are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and pack loads of fiber, but not everyone knows what health benefits you get from specific vegetables. For example, Brussels sprouts are packed with vitamin C to support your immune health and dried figs are known for lowering blood pressure and optimizing digestion.
- Just add lemon. Water with lemon can aid in digestion and boost your immune system due to its high vitamin C content, so adding it to water is one way to reap these benefits. While including lemons in your diet has its perks, it's also important to know they are acidic in nature and eating highly acidic foods can impact your oral health.
- Be mindful of acid attacks. Every day, everyone's mouths go through hundreds of "acid attacks," mainly due to eating and drinking. While a variety of foods can have positive health benefits, they also carry acids that can weaken tooth enamel. To help combat this, take advantage of the acid-neutralizing power of baking soda, an ingredient found in Arm & Hammer Toothpastes. Baking soda helps neutralize acids, while gently cleaning and removing plaque, so your teeth and gums stay healthy and strong. Find more information at ArmandHammer.com.
- Say hello to healthy fats. Nuts carry healthy unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for cardiovascular health, mental health and cholesterol, so they can be a natural component for a healthy diet. Fat can be your friend, but stay mindful about not going overboard, as the calories can add up fast.
- Avoid added sugar. Sugar can cause inflammation in people's bodies and is known to potentially impact cardiovascular health and weight, and can have a negative effect on our teeth. Sugar is often a sneaky ingredient that can be found in condiments and salad dressings. Avoid added sugar by making homemade dressings using lemon juice, oil and herbs, or checking labels to make sure you avoid added sugar whenever possible.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pecorino and Hazelnuts
Recipe courtesy of Keri Glassman, MS, RDN
Lemon Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, lightly crushed
- olive oil, to taste
- rosemary, to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1/3 cup finely sliced red onion
- 4 tablespoons Lemon Dressing
- 1 grapefruit, segmented
- 1/3 cup shredded pecorino cheese
- Heat oven to 375° F.
- To make Lemon Dressing: mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- On lined baking sheet, toss hazelnuts with olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Roast 10-15 minutes, or until lightly brown; let cool.
- In large mixing bowl, toss roasted hazelnuts, Brussels sprouts, figs, red onion and dressing until combined.
- Plate about 1/4 of mixed salad, top with a few grapefruit segments and sprinkle with
- cheese.
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Find Picnic Perfection with Nutritious Seafood
(Family Features) From the trees to the breeze, picnics are a fun way your family can soak up the sunshine while enjoying a delicious and nutritious meal together.
"Picnics should be a prescription for health," said registered dietitian nutritionist and TV host Annessa Chumbley. "They accomplish three amazing things needed for healthy living: nourishing the body, focusing on relationships and soaking up the benefits of being surrounded by nature."
Consider stepping up your picnic game with a refreshing option like seafood. Eating seafood two times per week, as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, can provide unique health benefits as a lean protein and source of omega-3s, healthy fats that are beneficial for your heart and your brain. To make it easier to create picture-perfect picnics, try these tips from Chumbley.
- Pack bottles of cold or even frozen water in the picnic basket to help keep everything chilled and fresh so it's ready to devour.
- Plan to eat fresh and healthy foods like this Crab Salad for an easy-to-make option.
- Create a dip nearly everyone can enjoy. Seafood can be added to almost any dip, and can be enjoyed with fresh, crunchy vegetables.
- Jars can be a lifesaver when packing a picnic. Tape utensils to the sides of the jars for easy access to your favorite foods.
- Don't bring your phones, tablets or any other device that can distract you from family time. This is a time to relax and socialize with one another.
- Try taping a thermometer inside your bag or cooler so you know the food is at safe, cool temperatures.
- Place a small cutting board and knife in your pack, which can come in handy for chopping up fruits and vegetables when it's time to chow down.
For more seafood recipes and meal inspiration, visit seafoodnutrition.org or follow #Seafood2xWk on social media.
Crab Salad
Recipe courtesy of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership Eating Heart Healthy Program
Serves: 4
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 ounce walnuts (about 14 halves)
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 bag (8 ounces) spinach
- 1 can (6 ounces) crab meat or fresh lump crab
- 1/2 cup lentils, cooked
- 1 grapefruit, cut into sections
- Heat oven to 300° F.
- To make dressing: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, green onions and olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Toss walnuts with cayenne pepper, to taste, and bake 4-5 minutes. Make sure walnuts do not burn. Remove walnuts from oven and let cool.
- Toss spinach with dressing. Toss with crab meat. Sprinkle lentils on top and add walnuts. Place grapefruit pieces around edge.
Source: Seafood Nutrition Partnership


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I was going through some of the analytics logs for this site, and I came across a huge increase in readership month-to-month. When I investigated further, it turns out that my post on Outlook 2016 and PGP/GPG was accounting for over 50% of all traffic. Turns out people are getting more and more into security, whether because of the Snowden leaks, the Clinton email issues, all the recent hacks, or just a general sense that they need to be more secure when communicating.
Not that long ago, after the FBI tried to get Apple to give them a backdoor to the iPhone, WhatsApp released an update to their application that supported full end-to-end encryption. After investigating some of the features, I decided to start using the app for secure messaging--sending secure codes, etc. Although I don't use it for regular communications--hard when most people are used to things like iMessages, SMS, or Skype--it's a good tool to have around for quick, secure messaging.
WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption through the Signal Protocol (for messages), which has since been adopted by Facebook Messenger and Google Allo. This encryption sits on top of a basis of standard computer science cryptography algorithms, such as AES-256. WhatsApp has been explicit that they cannot read your messages, and because of the handshake implementation between sender and recipient, only the two people in the conversation chain can read the conversation. WhatsApp also uses a custom implementation of XMPP (the Jabber protocol), which doesn't have to do with security, but shows that WhatsApp is staying as tight as possible to standards. WhatsApp is also primarily written in Erlang, which powers about 50% of all services in the telecom industry.
A few caveats of WhatsApp:
If you save your messages on their server as a backup, there is no guarantee of the same security as the end-to-end encryption, so be sure to turn this feature off. Also, if somebody steals someone else's phone, or if that person keeps your messages stored, they can still be viewed. Security is only as good as your weakest link, which in this case, is always the human element.
WhatsApp is also owned by Facebook, which has a checkered history when it comes to privacy. In fact, recently WhatsApp has informed its users that they will begin to share certain data points with Facebook, but they did offer an ability to opt-out. Still, with a parent company whose entire business is based on user data, this isn't too encouraging.
What is an alternative? Wickr. If you've watched any of season 2 of Mr. Robot, you've seen Elliot and his friends using a mobile messaging app that auto-destructs messages. This is a real app available on iOS and Android (as well as other platforms) from a company founded by security experts.
From the Wikipedia page:
All communications on Wickr are encrypted locally on each device with a new key generated for each new message, meaning that no one except Wickr users have the keys to decipher their content. In addition to encrypting user data and conversations, Wickr strips metadata from all content transmitted through the network.
Either app is a good choice for secure messaging. I started off using WhatsApp until finding Wickr. I still use WhatsApp for some communication with friends, but am hoping to slowly move most secure communication over to Wickr little by little.
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Boys to Men Mentoring is a group mentoring program that offers boys a community of male role models. Weekly meetings offer boys a community for them to feel valued, supported, heard and encouraged to take responsibility for their actions.
Boys to Men trained mentors show up at middle schools, high schools and foster care facilities willing to listen, encourage and offer the empowerment boys seek to make positive changes in their lives.
No. All boys need more good men in their lives, even those who have good fathers. The Boys to Men program is for any boy that wants to be a better man.
Every boy between the age of 12 and 17 is eligible.
There is NO Registration/Dues Fee for a boy to attend Boys to Men program meetings. Boys to Men does offer an Adventure Mountain Weekend and other special events at discounted rates.
Boys to Men has served more than 10,000 boys throughout the U.S. and internationally since 1998.
No, Boys to Men has no religious affiliation or religious teachings. We support each boy's individual spiritual tradition and journey.
The Boys to Men program is the only program of its kind that offers boys a community of support throughout their middle school and high school years and beyond.
Boys to Men provides a safe forum where boys are able to discuss the choices they are faced at this critical window of time in their lives. Boys naturally look towards men to challenge, guide, and help them become good men.
Each prospective mentor completes our interview process.
Completes our Mentor and Background check Application (as well as any additional school district background checks required)
Each Mentor pledges to attend community meetings for one full year.
TIME COMMITMENT – Community meetings meet 1-2 hours a week during the school calendar year. Varying times and locations to accommodate mentors busy schedules.
A Boys to Men Mentor is a man who volunteers to meet in a community of men and boys on a regular basis. Mentors help young men on their journey to adulthood. They listen to what the boys have to say, accepting who they are and where they are on their path. Mentors support and encourage by sharing their experiences and showing the traits of a good man in his interactions.
Boys to Men Mentor Training – once the interview and background check process has completed all mentors are required to attend an 8-hour mentor orientation, and receive ongoing feedback and training from Boys to Men staff before and after the weekly sessions.
Mentors are trained for effective listening techniques for teenage boys and are educated about specific topics ranging from the Man Battle, Ownership, Responsibility, Integrity, Life Skills, and Respect.
"Reclaiming the Teenage Fire" and Mentor Training Weekend – Boys to Men developed this powerful training tool.
This effective training weekend takes men back into your own hopes, fears, dreams, and experiences of adolescence. We'll help you identify your own strengths and style of mentoring, and of course we'll share what we know about how to be with boys in a way that will change.
This process of "reclaiming their teenager" gives men a new perspective about teenage boys. They learn that being of service to boys helps them to be better men.
Please read how the Boys to Men program positively influences boys in the Case Study completed by the University of San Diego.
The Boys to Men experience gives young men higher self-esteem, empowered sense of self, and a greater capacity for compassion and empathy. These valuable life skills give them the tools they need to become a better man. The desired outcomes of the program are to produce boys who become leaders, productive citizens, successful businessmen, gainfully employed, educated, managing their emotions, and participating actively in their families.


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When photographing nature subjects, there is always a certain amount of stress put on the subjects by the photographer. The Photographic Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) therefore has put together a series of principles for all members when they are photographing or even observing nature subjects, so that any stress is minimised. The welfare of the subject is more important than the photograph. This applies to geological as well as biological subjects. Any local or national conservation requirements must be obeyed. This includes getting appropriate permits and observing restricted areas. Permission should be sought from private landholders before venturing on to their land. There should be minimal disturbance to the surroundings. It is most important that the photographer has a reasonable knowledge of the subject before attempting to take any pictures. For uncommon subjects this knowledge needs to be extensive. It is important that the photographer has a general knowledge of other associated subjects so that the process of photographing causes no risk or stress to them. This in particular refers to small life forms.
Compliance with the Code of Conduct
The aim of this code of conduct is to prevent any damage to the environment and subjects being photographed; members of the PSNZ are expected to comply with it. Compliance will be assisted by taking time to study the subject to be photographed so as to ensure that it is not inadvertently placed at risk. Where evidence of a serious and deliberate violation of this code by a PSNZ member is drawn to the attention of a PSNZ Affiliated Club or PSNZ member, it or they will refer the matter to the PSNZ Council for consideration.
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Sheep Laurel has beautiful pink flowers shaped like bowls. The petals are joined together all around the edges. At the base of the petals there are some darker pink dots. It looks like there are more dark dots around the edge of the "bowl" but if you look closely, you will see that these dots are connected to little threads. The "threads" are called stamens (stay-mins), and the dots on the end of each is called an anther. From the very center of the flower arises a white tube called a style. The flowers are located a near the middle of the plant, peeking out from a layer of long, narrow leaves.
The leaves are leathery, thick, and shiny. They stay green year round. The stem is woody and grows anywhere from six inches to two feet high.
Sheep Laurel is closely related to Mountain Laurel. Mountain laurel can grow to be very tall (up to 30 feet) and has wide leaves. Sheep Laurel leaves are far narrower. These two plants are in the same genus (jee-nuss), and their species names remind us whether the leaves are wide or narrow. Sheep Laurel is Kalmia angustifolia, and Mountain Laurel is Kalmia latifolia. Angustifolia means "narrow leaf," and latifolia means "wide leaf."
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International Women's Day – Wednesday the 8th of March 2017
It's a shocking statistic that, on average, two women every week are killed by their partner or ex-partner, and that 1 in 4 women will experience Domestic Violence (DV) in their lifetimes. Sadly these figures haven't changed for decades.
We also learn this week that Nottinghamshire's Police Force was rated 'Inadequate' in the way it identified and responded to vulnerable victims, with women reporting Domestic Violence highlighted as a concern. They say they have already taken steps to address this.
Nottingham Labour has promised to cut the number of victims of crime by a fifth in the City. Because of this we have made sure that Nottingham City Council support services for those experiencing Domestic Violence, such as Women's Refuges, have been protected from cuts. This is despite the £82M cut in funding handed down by the Tory Government over the last four years.
Progress made – more to be done
So although International Women's Day is partly a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, the day also marks a call to action for improving the lives of women.
I'm proud of what the Labour Party achieved between 1997 and 2010 to help women dealing with Domestic Violence;
- 'Go' orders, to remove a perpetrator from a property for 14-28 days.
- specialist teams of Prosecutors to handle DV cases
- IDVAs, Independent Domestic Violence Advocates to help women through the courts process.
Attitudes have changed so much that even the Tories have started to recognize the scale of the problem. They've introduced;
- Making controlling behavior and emotional abuse a crime
- Stopping violent partners from cross-examining their victims in the family courts
- More funding for women with complex needs, such as alcohol and drug dependence, for which Nottingham has received an extra £100,000.
And I cheered last week when the Labour policy of Compulsory Sex and Relationship Education was announced. This will be introduced in all schools in England and will teach children a greater understanding of safe, respectful and healthy relationships.
The Women's Quilt
I've spent many hours over the last few months sewing patches for The Women's Quilt. The Quilt is made up of patchwork squares, each one containing the name of a woman killed by a partner or ex-partner between 2009 and 2015 – 598 squares. The Quilt is being launched in the House of Commons at 11.30am today, International Women's Day, just before Chancellor Philip Hammond announces his budget. I hope it will soon be displayed in Nottingham.
The Quilt currently measures 3 metres by 3 metres square. On International Women's Day, although I have hope for the future, I still ask the question 'How much bigger will the Quilt have to grow?'
If you are experience Domestic Abuse or Violence, or know someone who is, please call the 24 hour Helpline for help and advice. 0808 800 0340 – and 0341 for text phone with Language Line.
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Pizza Express to open delivery sites
Pizza Express, the Hony Capital backed group, has plans to move into the delivery market. The plans, coming just as Pizza Express celebrates the 50th anniversary of its UK opening, mark of the biggest developments in the group's history. The delivery offer was introduced into two of its site in central London last month. Over the next five years the plan is to open 150 dedicated delivery sites, creating around 2,500 jobs. Chief executive of Pizza Express Richard Hodgson said: "I don't think it was a particular moment of genius to think that pizzas could be delivered. Domino's, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns and a whole host of independent players do a great job delivering pizza around the world. We have a great business outside of our restaurants already, we sell 34 million pizzas through the likes of Tesco and Waitrose. We have looked at the technology around the supply chain and the ability have them cooked in a 'just in time way' and we are very confident after extensive trials that we can deliver our handmade authentic Italian-style pizza, warm and crisp to customers'.
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Christmas Market on 9th December!
A warm reception awaits you at this month's Farmers' Market with a massive 16 stalls, full of festive food and drink plus the usual high quality artisan producers to tell you a tale. We are pleased to welcome back some of the seasonal stalls selling beer, wreaths and gifts, food and drink to warm you on a cold morning and the lovely Cullompton Community Choir at 11am with some festive songs – please come and join them!
In fact you can do better than that. If each one of you asks 5 people to come along, there will be a great atmosphere at the market and everyone should go home happy – both traders and customers. If you have run out of vouchers for your tea and coffee, Jenny Radford or Dorothy Anderson will be able to sort you out with more vouchers and of course another free bag!
Warmest wishes to all of our customers – and thanks again for your support.


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#InspiredByInStyle: See How Reader of the Week Cheryl van den Berg Wears Summer Whites
In this regular series, we demonstrate how our most intrepid readers sport the trends in our magazine. Look for it on What's Right Now every week, and be sure to try out a look or two yourself and tweet us a photo @InStyle using #inspiredbyinstyle. Today, we're featuring Reader of the Week and Oh to Be a Muse blogger Cheryl van den Berg.
Whether you're hitting the tennis court or lounging poolside, summer whites are always a solid sartorial fallback. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't switch it up once in a while. That's why we offered up 10 fresh ways to wear them in our May issue [Instant Style], prompting this week's Reader of the Week, Cheryl van den Berg, to rethink her Breton T by layering it under a long-line vest. The laid-back pairing of ankle boots keeps the look casual enough for a night out.
Be our Reader of the Week! If one of our stories has inspired you to mix it up, send us a photo (300 dpi or larger) of your transformation to email@example.com, submit it throughInStyle's Tumblr, or tweet us @InStyle with the hashtag #inspiredbyinstyle and you could be featured in InStyle and on InStyle.com!


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The Governance Series
Wednesday 10 June 2015 (Fully booked out)
Wednesday 17 June 2015
The link between strong governance and improved organisational
performance is well established. As auditors and advisors, we are
ideally placed to discuss improving governance with our clients.
Bookings closed
Saward Dawson is going the next step to assist our clients by conducting a series of seminars specifically designed to provide practical application in improving governance. In this session we will focus specifically on role of the chairperson.
The Board chairperson plays a key role in establishing quality governance practices in relation to strategy, risk, Board development and renewal. All this while developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the CEO.
In this session we will investigate successful techniques to effectively undertake the key role of chairperson.
Topics to be discussed:
Skills of an effective chairperson
Chairing an effective meeting
Establishing a board plan /calendar
Driving optimal decision making
Leading an effective Board.
This session is specifically designed for current or aspiring chairpersons looking to more fully understand their role and responsibilities. The session is limited to 20 participants to allow for discussion and networking. Jeff Tulk our Head of Governance and Financial Reporting will facilitate this session. Jeff is an experienced trainer and facilitator and regularly presents for the Governance Institute and the Chartered Accountants ANZ.
Additional information
Venue: Saward Dawson offices
20 Albert Street Blackburn
Date and time: Wednesday 17 June 2015
6.00 pm for 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $165.00 Light refreshments provided. (CPE: 2 hours)
Parking: Ample street parking is available including the adjacent car park on the corner of Albert St and Railway Road.
To book for this seminar
Online bookings: Bookings closed
Call our office: 9894 2500 and ask for Jacki


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Change Log:
All notable changes to this project will be documented below. If you want to try new features before they hit production, become a Beta tester by emailing: email@example.com
[1.1.4] – 06.09.2019
Version Code 15 [PRODUCTION]
- Pushed quality assured features from previous Beta version
- Improved application response time and error reporting
- Fixed private message display bug when locating new messages
[1.1.3] – 30.08.2019
Version Code 14 [BETA]
- Removed unnecessary assets to optimise overall file size
- Added the following new features for testing:
- User Profile Interaction Menu
- Quick Post Camera support
- User Stories on Main Post Feed
- Quick User Message display
- User self-moderation functionality
[1.1.2] – 23.08.2019
Version Code 13 [BETA]
- Changed Post feed and Activity feed ordering from Ascending to Descending
- Removed all location tracking services from the application, as requested!
- Fixed backend issue with database response time sometimes timing out unexpectedly
[1.1.1] – 16.08.2019
Version Code 12 [BETA]
- Fixed a bug displaying the post feed when the feed is refreshed
- Removed partially functioning features from production track to test in Beta track
- Updated advert targeting functions inline with IARC Certification
[1.1.0] – 09.08.2019
Version Code 11 [BETA]
- Fixed adverts not displaying on certain Android versions
- Disabled instant messaging functions until moderation features are finished
- Updated guillotine menu items and general navigational elements
[1.0.9] – 02.08.2019
Version Code 10 [BETA]
- Fixed advertising banner and interstitial placements
- Removed unused database functions slowing the application down
- Cleaned up pragmatical code segments to better serve application updates
[1.0.8] – 26.07.2019
Version Code 9 [ALPHA]
- New – guillotine menu on Activity page to assist navigation through all app features
- Fixed three issues introduced in Beta v.1.0.7:
- App crash when attempting to select an image to upload
- Bug when trying to open Messenger from the Feed page
- Adverts on top of main navigation buttons removed
- Updated Stories view on Feed page to display only users you follow
[1.0.7] – 19.07.2019
Version Code 8 [ALPHA]
- New – Peer-to-Peer messaging
- Fixed navigational bug when accessing messages
- Changed user interface elements to increase post display area
- Added advertising stream to help with servicing costs
[1.0.6] – 12.07.2019
Version Code 7 [ALPHA]
- New – User stories implemented
- Added stories feed to display on main feed page
- Added a reporting function to posts uploaded by users
- Updated security rules for moderators to remove reported posts
[1.0.5] – 05.07.2019
Version Code 6 [ALPHA]
- Fixed memory leak found in image selector when images displayed fullscreen
- Caught some login bugs
- Resolved malformed user information if user signed up with an email address
- Resolved Google sign-in from not authenticating properly with the backend
[1.0.4] – 28.06.2019
Version Code 5 [INTERNAL]
- New – Welcome page with sign-in options for registering an email password
- User interface updated to offer more functionality
- Added user interface notification elements for better user experience
[1.0.3] – 21.06.2019
Version Code 4 [INTERNAL]
- New – Custom photo feed based on who you follow
- New – Location suggestions on upload page
- Added end-to-end data encryption scheme
- Added photo posts from camera or gallery
- Like posts
- Comment on posts
- View all comments on a post
[1.0.2] – 14.06.2019
Version Code 3 [INTERNAL]
- Changed navigation to remove empty space underneath icons
- Added highlighting for the active page and updated iconography
- Added Activity Feed showing recent likes / comments of your posts, plus new followers
- Added Profile Pages
- Follow / Unfollow Users
- Change image view from grid layout to feed layout
- Add your own bio
[1.0.1] – 07.06.2019
Version Code 2 [INTERNAL]
- New – Search for users
- Added push notifications
- Get notifications when someone likes or comments on a post and follows you
- Streamlined functionality of backend and frontend services
[1.0.0] – 01.06.2019
Version Code 1 [INTERNAL]
A new mobile application for the Piffster Club on Android & iOS was started!
Finally a social network for the Piffster!
A club for the connoisseurs & enthusiasts.


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Group picnics are a great way to get family, friends, and even coworkers together for a day of fun in the sun. But of course, these large get-togethers can't just be thrown together. Group picnics require a little preparation and organization to ensure that the day of fun runs without a hitch.
1) Decide on how many people to invite to your group picnic -
It's important to be realistic when it comes to the number of people you invite. A lot of your planning, from location to food, will depend on this number. Of course, the number you come up with now will just be an estimate – you'll get a more definite answer as RSVPs are returned.
While you're thinking about numbers, start to compile a list of people you'd like to invite. If this is the first picnic event you've ever planned, you might want to invite just your closest relatives and friends – people that you know will be forgiving when there are hiccups.
There are a few things to keep in mind when planning the date and time to have your picnic such as weather and sunlight. Prime picnic weather is in the spring and fall when the temperatures aren't too hot or cold. The closer you get to summer, the lower risk you have of snow ruining your event.
You'll also have to keep in mind the amount of sunlight available to you. If you pick a date in early March when the sun sets early in the evening, you'll need to either schedule it to start and end early or find some other lighting source.
3) Determine your budget –
Hosting a picnic is going to require some money. You'll need food, drinks, tables, napkins, and silverware, just to state a few. Now is the time to decide on how much you want to spend on this picnic. You'll also want to check in with those around you to see if they want to kick in some funds towards this party.
Once you know how much you (and others) can put towards the picnic, sit down and create a budget. This will help keep you on the right path financially and allow you to easily see how to balance out overspending in some areas with under spending in others.
4) Decide on a location for your group picnic -
Now that you have an idea of how many people might be showing up to your picnic, the date and time you want to hold it, and the money available, it's now time to decide on a picnic site.
There are great group picnic locations every where around you. Some are the usual suspects, like local parks, lakes, and beaches. Others are a bit unusual, such as local campgrounds, attractions, fairgrounds, and even local churches.
When you visit sites, you'll want to make sure that there is enough room to hold everyone you plan to invite. Also, you'll want to check to see if there are enough tables, BBQ pits, and bathrooms for you and your guests to use. If not, you will have to make arrangements for others to be brought in.
Once you've decided on a location, check with the owner or local agencies to see if a permit or reservation is required for your picnic. Most of the time, these fees are minimal and help to support your local township.
Now it's time to think about everyone's favorite part of a picnic – the food!
There are usually four catering choices:
- do the cooking yourself
- buy ready-to-eat platters from a grocery store
- have the event catered
- have a potluck meal where everyone brings a dish to share.
The same sorts of choices go for drinks too. You'll need a wide array of sodas, tea, and water to keep everyone happy so if you decide to buy them yourself, head on over to your local warehouse store and buy then in bulk.
Allowing alcohol at your picnic depends on a lot of things. Some cities, counties, and property owners won't allow it because of liability concerns. If it is allowed, it will be your responsibility to ensure that people drink responsibly and don't drink and drive.
Whatever you decide to do on this subject, make sure that your guests know your decision. The last thing you want is for Uncle Joey showing up to your picnic at a "dry" park with a bottle of Jack Daniels.
6) Pick up the incidentals for your group picnic -
First of all, make sure that you and your guests have something to sit on. If your site doesn't have enough picnic tables or benches, you might have to rent or borrow chairs for the day. For the younger set, borrow a selection of large rugs or blankets for them to sit on so the chairs can be used by those that need them.
Also, don't forget about your plates, cups, napkins, and trash bags. Disposable paper items can be found at your local warehouse or party store.
Some other incidentals you might want to look into are:
- music (mp3 player or stereo)
- decorations (flowers, balloons, streamers, etc.)
- games and/or piñata
- disposal cameras


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Brand New & Sealed, Official UK Stock, Next Working Day Delivery (M-F.)
Canon MAXIFY MB2050
Improve your home office productivity
This compact All-In-One offers efficient, business quality colour printing for home offices and features Wi-Fi, Automatic Document Feeder, two sided printing as well as Scan to Cloud function.
- Compact All-In-One for the busy home office with print, copy, scan and fax functions
- No waiting for documents with Quick First Print plus 11 colour pages/min and 16 mono pages/min
- Wi-Fi printing from and scanning to PCs, smartphones, tablets and cloud services
- Integrated 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder and 250-sheet paper cassette
- Print up to 1,200 mono and 900 colour pages with individually replaceable XL ink tanks
All-In-One for home offices
Home office environments often demand productivity and versatility from a space saving design and this business inkjet All-In-One delivers. With wireless connectivity, professional print quality plus copy, scan and fax functions it has a recommended monthly print volume of between 200 and 1,000 pages.
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He has a plan for me, for my talents. As long as I turn to Him who created me, who is with me at all times, who doesn't want me to stumble, He will direct me. He will not let me falter.
This is my direction. This art. Sharing my faith, the gospel, spreading truth and light and love.
It may not be museum worthy. But it is touching you and me in a real way. And that is His plan. It is time to be me. The me He created me to be.
How about you? Where is He directing you? Which arrow will you follow? His or your own?


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How to Set Up a Backup Server in Fedora
Backing up your data ensures that you keep all of your important customer and vendor files without worrying about the potential for catastrophe in the computers you use to do your regular recording. A backup server using Fedora ensures it is not subject to the same viruses as Windows or Mac machines and you can set it up on any computer without purchasing an operating system or software.
Click the "Activities" menu in the upper left corner of your desktop. Click "System Tools" in the right column and double-click the terminal application to open a terminal window.
Enter the following command into the terminal window:
su -c 'yum install -y nfs-utils system-config-nfs'
Enter your root password when the terminal prompts you for it.
Enter the following command:
su -c 'vim /etc/exports'
Enter "/home/backup 192.168.1.1(rw,sync)" in the file without quotations marks, replacing "/home/backup/" with the name of the folder you want to use to back up your data and "192.168.1.1" with the IP address of the client computer. If you have more than one computer you want to back up, repeat this line with the appropriate folder name and IP address for each computer.
Enter "zz" in the terminal without quotations marks.
Enter the following command in the terminal window to restart the NFS service and force the changes to take effect:
su -c 'service nfs restart'
Boot your client computer and click the "Start" button. Click "Control Panel" and then "Programs and Features." Click "Turn Windows features on or off" in the left column. Click the plus sign labeled "Services for NFS." Check the boxes labeled "Administrative Tools" and "Client for NFS" and click the "OK" button. Allow Windows to install the services and restart the computer.
Click the "Start" button and click "All Programs." Click "Accessories" and click "Command Prompt." Enter "mount 192.168.1.1:\/home/backup/" without quotes. Replace "192.168.1.1" with the IP address of the Fedora server and replace "/home/backup/" with the name of your backup folder on the Fedora server.
Use the Windows Backup Tool to schedule regular backups to your Fedora backup server.
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The Biomarkers Congress is Europe's largest biomarkers event showcasing case studies in biomarker discovery, and validation strategies and regulation. Its industry delegate list reads like a who's who in the world of biomarkers, with representation from throughout the globe, for example, AstraZeneca, GSK, Merck, Roche and Takeda. It was fantastic to catch up with JMP customers at the conference over the past couple of days.
Effective use of biomarkers is seen as an increasingly important strategy as pharmaceutical companies look to find new business streams based around personalised medicine.
A common theme at the conferences was the need to work with integrated data types. For example, researchers would like to be able to evaluate proteomic, metabolomics and gene data simultaneously and look for relationships between these different data. In addition, they would also like to develop predictive models that consider all data types as candidate predictors as opposed to evaluating each data set separately.
JMP Genomics and JMP Clinical have tools that address these needs. The cross-correlation feature will look for relationships between all possible combinations of data, and the predictive modeling tools can accommodate categorical and continuous data as candidate predictors.
Doug Robinson, JMP's in-field life sciences specialist, presented a talk on how to explore and link genomics and clinical data visually. He showed JMP Genomics and shared information about some of the new features coming in the next release, due out in May this year.
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Audra Ang of the Associated Press reports on the detention of citizens protesting against local corruption.
Police in China's capital took away at least eight people trying to air grievances in front a government building Friday, days ahead of a key review of the country's human rights record by the United Nations.
The eight were part of a loosely organized group of about 30 people from all around the country who had come to Beijing in hopes the central government would help them with a variety of problems, mostly centered around local corruption.
They gathered in front of the Cabinet's information office Friday morning as more than a dozen officers and several squad cars stood by. Some carried banners but did not unfurl them. One said "Safeguard human rights. I love China," while another was painted with the Chinese character for "injustice."