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If Boko Haram Is Technically Defeated According Buhari, Why Approving $1 Billion For Anti-Terrorism War?
90% of Nigerians has questioned the move behind the recent approval of $1 billion by the National Executive Council, NEC. States governors had approved the withdrawal of the funds from the Excess Crude Account for the ongoing fight against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-east.
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo presided over the meeting where the decision was reached. The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the meeting.
Obaseki said the approval was announced by the chairman of Nigeria Governors' Forum, NGF, and Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari. "The funds would be spent on the purchase of security equipment, procurement of intelligence and logistics, among others", Obaseki said.
Already, former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has alleged that the approved fund was meant for 2019 election and not for the fight against terrorism and almost all Nigerian has seconded his thoughts.
While describing it as a ruse and alarming, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alleged the manipulative plot of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration to secure approvals without recourse to due process, and for purposes of fighting the same insurgents it claimed to have since defeated.
"If it would take a billion dollars from a nation's savings to kill what they long claimed was dead, then we challenge the APC government to come clean and tell Nigerians the whole truth. "We therefore call on the National Assembly to interrogate this proposed disbursement and subject it to a thorough but rapid interrogation," a statement from it partly read.
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Influenced by the abstract expressionism of American artist Jackson Pollock, David honed his style, which is characterized by the effects of overlays ("dripping") and a profusion of colours and materials. Inspired by the aesthetics of torn advertising posters in the Paris metro, David turned to Pop Art. Since then his creations are patchworks of bright colours. He uses old advertisements from the early twentieth century, which he glues and paints with glycerine paint and markers. These "vintage" icons populate his more and more vivacious and un…
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Fibromyalgia is not a simple, single-issue health challenge. It is complex and it is overwhelming because of the many ways it impacts your physical and emotional well-being. This is why we share the latest information we can throughout this website and in particular, through the symptom videos listed below.
Fibromyalgia is an imbalance in one's entire body. It is a set of symptoms – also known as a syndrome – that affects your body's ability to function at its best.
Many people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia may have any number of the following symptoms:
Your nervous system, musculo-skeletal system and your immune system are all negatively impacted by this syndrome. It can take an average of 3-5 years for an actual diagnosis of Fibromyalgia because many patients present symptoms that are aligned with other health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, depression or menopause.
Because of the overlapping symptoms, there is an almost inescapable connection between Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue (CFS) or Chronic Pain (CP). It is difficult to discern what started first because one may feel very fatigued from a lack of sleep and that may lead to CFS or possibly trigger the joint pain associated with Fibromyalgia. This is what makes diagnosis so challenging because of the many different symptoms that occur and the layering of the fatigue and the pain in numerous parts of your body.
Because western medicine is focused on treating symptoms through medications and surgery – treatment for Fibromyalgia can turn a patient's home into a veritable pharmacy. Different drugs may be given for the pain, the sleeplessness, the depression, the numbness and more. Traditional medical practitioners do not commonly take a comprehensive approach and typically look at the patient as an amalgam of symptoms rather than as a whole person. Treating symptoms alone will not get to the root causes of this very complex syndrome.


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Roundup: 14 Last Minute Valentine's Day Ideas
Valentine's Day may be only 4 days away, but you still have plenty of time to make something special for your favorite people. Here's some quick and easy projects that you can whip up in no time!
Pictured above: These patterned fortune cookie freebees from Celeste are a MUST download.
Pictured below: A book of romantic poetry and Martha's simple 'heart' bookmark could be a perfect pair.
Also from Martha are these 'knot' bracelets.
These lollipop Valentine's couldn't be easier to make, thanks to a download from Skip to My Lou.
Love this doctored candle from Carolyn's Homework. (Via.)
I LOVE this idea of making teeny Valentine garland with which to embellish gifts. (Via.)
Some Femo and an hour of your time and you can make some love beads. (Great for moms and grandmas.)
Paper flowers and some Zots are the primary ingredients in this 'be happy' art piece that Kim made based on something she saw in the latest issue of Simply Handmade.
These votive sleeves couldn't be easier, thanks to a free download from BHG. (Requires membership.)
A mason jar, some scrapbook paper, ribbon, M & M's and about 5 minutes of your time make for a very frugal but fun (and tasty) gift. (If I were to do this, I might opt for a bit of fabric with batting underneath for inside the lid.)
Here's a tutorial for a reversible coffee cup sleeve, courtesy of Crafty Staci. (Wouldn't it pair nicely with a gift card to Starbucks?)
Here's a sweet little pincushion tutorial from Blue Bird Notes.
Just fill these little boxes with a sweet or a diamond ring and you're golden! This and That Creative did all the work for us.
All we have to do is print and fold.
And, finally, my cherry blossoms won't only spread a little love, they'll also breathe a bit of spring into the air. Oh spring, wherefore at thou?


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When you're in the hospital after a surgeon has traded your worn-out knee remnants for a lovely new artificial knee, you get visitors.
This smiling visitor showed up yesterday at the exact time she meets with Mauri every Wednesday to talk about worship ministries at NFC. We call her bethL (as in Beth El) but her real name is Bethany. We like her a lot.
Today, a surprise visitor came knocking at our door.
Her name's Darlin'. She's a labradoodle, a therapy dog with Pet Partners. Would Mauri like a visit?
Turns out Darlin' had an entourage from Newberg Graphic, our local newspaper. I'm sure they photographed others on the floor, but of course they will pick Mauri for the published story. I would; wouldn't you?
Seems like we were just doing this knee thing, doesn't it? And here we are again, but this time released from the hospital a mere 48 hours after surgery. I was kind of enjoying letting the hospital cafeteria cook three meals a day for me, but it's really good to have him home. I know how to cook, even though I don't do it very often.
Last time he looked like this:
Ice machine, CPM machine (continuous passive motion)…my side of the bed because the CPM needs to be on the inside.
This time, on his first day home from the hospital, he looks like this:
Ice machine, CPM machine, on his own side of our (wonderful, brand-new) bed. Well, look there, more visitors, stopping by to check on Pop/Gum.
After eating a tray full of leftover food in the cookin' room, look what he did!
He walkered himself across the room to his espresso machine and pulled a delicious Americano.
I just smiled and wished his surgeon and Brad (hospital PT extraordinaire) could see him.
All this bragging about his progress! But I wouldn't want anyone to think recovery from this kind of surgery is anything but real hard work and a considerable amount of pain. And be assured it's hard work for the caregiver as well. No complaints from me, though. After all, I got a "new back" between his surgeries, so this one, on the scale, will be much easier.


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Russia PTO: New Rospatent Rules come into force on 6 September 2020
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Vironika represents clients before the Russian PTO and Chambers for Patent and Trademark Disputes, as well as before the Russian courts and antimonopoly authorities. She also manages regional and global trademark portfolios on a day-to-day basis. She is admitted as a Russian trademark attorney.
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5 Basic rules for all children
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Archive for April 7th, 2011
In addition to being a great companion, dogs could be excellent protection to those living alone. Most dogs will bark when they here a strange sound or sense the presence of someone who doesn't belong near their home. Some dogs make better watch dogs than others.
Here is a list of dog breeds that make the BEST watch dogs.
- Rottweiler
- German Shepherd
- Doberman Pinscher
- Scottish Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier
- Miniature Schnauzer
Here is a list of dog breeds that make the WORST watch dogs.
- Bloodhood
- Newfoundland
- Basset Hound
- Vizsla
- Norwegian Elkhound
We classify dogs that don't make very good watch dogs as being the ones that don't necessarily bark if they hear a strange sound.
Most dogs will bark at strangers when they are outside in the yard or on their dog leash.


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Aircraft are available in various sizes to accommodate different sized groups and their respective baggage requirements. Though size does count in some aspects of private jet transportation, before hopping on the next available private jet you may want to consider the age of the aircraft,its amenities, the craft's maintenance history, and pilot qualifications, as possible selection factors. Here are some of our most popular jets, but not limited to:


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This poem is in response to the news of Serbia's parliament passing a landmark resolution apologising for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre – Europe's worst atrocity since World War II. The motion, approved by a narrow majority, says Serbia should have done more to prevent the tragedy. (BBC).
In year 2000, Pope John Paul II offered an unprecedented apology for the sins committed in the name of the church through the ages. (CNN)
They make us their enemies
Calling us unfriendly demons
They invent new names
To justify their lies
On screen and print
Our dignity taint
Strike upon us hard
Manned and unmanned
From air bombard
Graves are dug
Men are thrown
Chastity cries
Shame unveiled
When all's done
Vulture's fed
Guns empty
And then-
They say sorry
For all that's awry
Committed in a hurry
No one gives an ear
When we are hit
But all drums roll
When killers repent
Time and again
Our blood shed in vain
Time and again
A joke is made of our pain
Time and again
They shoot and loot
And then pity our plight
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Book Review: How Not To Disappear
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Here's one of the turtles recovering from a fungal infection which causes large cysts. She's had her surgery and awaits full recovery until she is released. I, of course, loved her not only because she is a turtle, but because of those neat patterns she sports. I feel a Turtle Zentangle coming on!
While visiting the botanical garden in Key West, I shot the lovely morning light on these palm fronds. Also created nice patterns and certain watercolor material.
My latest Zentangle Workshop was at Mellow Monkey in Millwood. We worked on the Zendala tiles with tangles from nature,leaves, peas, poke root, wheat (must have that in this area) and a little "rain" as well. Here are a couple of the student tiles from that class:
I felt so inspired by other people tangling the outline of their hands, that I decided to give it a whirl. I threw in a few of my life symbols, such as painting, and gardening. I also put in the universe to represent uncharted territory for me.
Yesterday was very exciting as I had my first ever book making class (not the gambling kind) with Timothy Ely down in Colfax. It was most inspiring to be in his studio which is just AMAZING with all his collections and other inspirations around him. A magical place. I managed to stop drooling over all the space he has and actually made the start of a real honest to goodness book! It still has to be pressed and the cover completed but here's my start. Yes, I am proud of it!
There's new Zentangle classes for April at New Moon and Synergy! Check out my website at www.colorgardenstudio.artspan.com for all the details.
Here's what people are saying about my Zentangle classes:
"I wanted to say thank you so very much for the class today. It was wonderful! I didn't feel the intense spark to my creativity until after I left and was back in my studio next door. While I was working on my client I was consumed with thoughts of drawing, painting and doing tangles. My main reason behind taking your class today was to reawaken my creativity, which I have put a huge block in front of the past year and from many years past. Not only am I a healer and massage therapist, my first gift is my artwork. I need to be honoring my creative gifts and have not been able to do so for quite awhile now. I am grateful for this renewed spark of desire to draw. It is a good start!" - C.T.
"Very worth while class. A great value. Enjoyable, fun and rewarding. Looking forward to the next class!" - L.C.
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Maria Piscopo Says Joining Professional Associations Absolutely Necessary
Creative services consultant Maria Piscopo broke down everything from networking to time management for designers at the Y Conference. Most of her tips can be accessed through her super handy website, but she did say something that struck us. Joining a professional association used to be optional, she said, but now it's no longer an option. Getting involved with a group of your peers is absolutely imperative, especially if you're making a career transition.
Piscopo is also always looking for creatives to feature in her many columns and articles in design mags. Be sure to send all your company news to her and get yourself some ink.


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Well good morning to all. What a lovely, sunny day here in the Niles, Illinois area. I have prepped for todays performance at the Niles Historical Museum and am ready to roll! Every time I go through my prep papers...I laugh over and over again at some of the crazy things about Jack Benny. What an entertainer. So, if you are looking for something to do...come on out today and enjoy an hour of fun as I take you back in time. 2:00 at the Niles Museum.
As for today's blog, I decided to write about the phrase "It will cost you an arm and a leg".
How many times have we referred to something that was way too expensive...or way over the top as to how much we would want to spend and have used the phrase...that will cost an arm and a leg! I have always been intrigued as to where certain saying come from and why they became so common of a phrase.
Well, this particular phrase was one I should have known it origin...especially since I am a painter. You see....long ago, and I do mean LONG ago, photographs were not yet in use...so a portrait would have been painted by an artist. Of course the artist would be paid for their work, but the cost of the portrait depended totally on the appendages that needed to be included.
As an artist and an artist in the Helping Artist Program with DecoArt...you would think that this would be one that I would have heard somewhere along the line...but no....I have leaned about this much later in m painting career, You see, one of the most difficult things to learn to paint are hands/arms and legs. I myself tackle these appendages from time to time. Well, because they are so difficult to paint...artists of the times charged extra money if you wanted to have arms or legs in the portrait. When you look at a portrait from long ago...they are generally done with out the extra appendages, hence, making them more affordable. Now they say that this could just be a fallacy..I think it should be the case. I find some things just more time consuming and needing much more accuracy. there is much more study and practice that goes into doing hands than the average person may think..
Well, at any rate...when something costs an arm and a leg...it plainly means a fortune! And well...some of those works of art are exactly that...they are worth their weight in gold...including their arms/hands and legs.


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Doggy Run is a side scrolling auto runner game, tab to jump and avoid the enemy. Collect cake in the street to earn score and go to finish, pause the game with the space bar or the button.
Easy to change the images, just replace the image file!
• One touch control
• Construct2 File included! (.capx All source)
• Playable on all platform (PC, Mobile, etc)
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The prefix "orchi-" is used in medicine to refer to the testicle. Orchitis is an infection or inflammation of the testicle. It is derived from the Greek word for the testicle, orchis.
- Orchitis – infection/inflammation of the testicle
- Orchidometer – string of beads to measure testicle
- Orchidectomy – surgical removal of testicle
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PRESS RELEASE: Support Scheme for Renewable Heat Launch is a Game Changer for the Heat Sector
Press Release:
Immediate Release 04th June 2019
Support Scheme for Renewable Heat is a Game Changer for the Heat Sector says the Irish Bioenergy Association
The Irish Bioenergy Association welcomes the announcement by Minister Bruton this morning that the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) is open for applications from today.
Speaking following the announcement IrBEA president Des O'Toole said, "The introduction of the SSRH is a game changer as Ireland now urgently needs to address its declared climate emergency. As well as contributing towards Ireland's ambitious renewable energy targets, the expected growth in demand for biomass will be a key outlet for the increased supply of forest fibre projected over the next 15 years. Its introduction is welcomed and will stimulate further investment across the forestry supply chain and support the creation of new jobs across the rural economy. Ireland now needs to show leadership and drive the climate change agenda and the SSRH is a step in the right direction."
IrBEA CEO Seán Finan said "After years of waiting and lobbying, IrBEA welcomes the announcement of the opening of the SSRH scheme for Biomass and Anaerobic Digestion (Biogas) heat systems. The biomass heating sector is currently in a state of stagnation and has waited many years for this scheme to open. This scheme is the kick-start that this industry requires to mobilise the renewable heat sector in Ireland. We are currently reviewing the full terms and conditions of the scheme released this morning. I strongly encourage non-domestic heat users including farmers to consider applying for this scheme and install a biomass heating system through the SSRH which will deliver long term environmental and economic benefits. "
IrBEA notes that the scheme is based on 1300 GWh of renewable heat per year, it is envisaged approximately 360,000 tonnes of woodchip or 250,000 tonnes of wood pellets will be required to support this new scheme on a yearly basis. The SSRH scheme will only be successful in assisting with reaching our renewable heat targets if a significant budget is ring-fenced for the scheme.
Finan continued "Minister Bruton and his Department needs to ensure that a significant budget is set aside for this scheme in future years to ensure that the scheme reaches the significant potential which exists to change non-domestic heat-users from fossil fuel based heating sources to renewable biomass sources. In IrBEA, we continue to promote best practices in the biomass heating sector through our Wood Fuel Quality Assurance Scheme (WFQA) and are currently developing our Biomass heating systems register of designers and installers."
SAVE THE DATE: IrBEA will be running a technical workshop on 'All you need to know about the SSRH' aimed at heat users, technology providers, woodfuel suppliers and anyone with an interest in the sector on Friday morning 21st June, at a Dublin venue. Full line-up of speakers and venue to be confirmed in the coming days.
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Slide.com Launches Ad Network
Widget maker Slide.com is moving to monetize its offering by debuting an ad network. The premise is pretty simple: brands can have "sponsored skins" that are applied to slideshows and distributed around the web on social networks and blogs. Discovery's Last Man Standing and AT&T Wireless are the first advertisers to sign up, with AT&T adding a ringtone to the widget. It's a similar idea to what Bebo has done with sponsored Bebo skins, and identical to what got Photobucket in trouble with MySpace (sponsored themes for a slideshows widget).
And that's the sticking point here: MySpace, which was the largest host of Slide.com widgets at last check, doesn't allow advertising. Perhaps these skins won't show up on MySpace-based widgets, but that means they can't monetize their full inventory. Ad revenue sharing with MySpace would appear to make sense.
It'll be interesting to see how Slide.com's branding efforts stack up against rival RockYou's bottom-up approach: they're letting small Facebook developers buy links from their Facebook applications.
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Is that your code? How about nil instead of 0
But you're right, it does not have to be (it's the order specified in the FDM ofc), but it usually is. (I checked a couple aircraft, and it just makes sense to me.) I would, however, be interested to get stats on how often it is/isn't, I think I could make a python script to do that . (I wouldn't do it in bash! )


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MSG-2 flight controllers train for launch
View images taken 23 June at ESOC during Launch and Early Orbit Phase training for the MSG-2 A Team, headed by Flight Director John Dodsworth.
Together with the B Team, the A Team flight controllers are in training for the critical Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) manoeuvres for MSG-2 (Meteosat Second Generation), a weather satellite scheduled to be launched 22 September 2005. Team training is ongoing in the Main Control Room (MCR).
Two flight control teams are being used due to the need to provide 24/7 (twenty-four hours/day, seven days/week) operational control during the two-week LEOP period.
Critical early launch phase — an ESOC specialty
ESOC, Europe's Space Operations Centre located in Darmstadt, Germany, is a recognized leader in conducting the highly complex LEOP operations. MSG-2 LEOP will be done by ESOC as a contractor to EUMETSAT.
To date, three MSG satellites have been constructed. The first, MSG-1, was launched on 28 August 2002 and entered routine operations as Meteosat-8, part of the Meteosat family, in 2004. The follow-on satellites in the series are MSG-2, MSG-3 and MSG-4. The satellites are operated by the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT).
The MSG satellites obtain weather forecasting data and are a joint project between ESA and EUMETSAT.
ESA was responsible for designing and developing the first satellite and for procuring the other three on behalf of EUMETSAT, which is responsible for defining the payload based on user needs, procuring the ground segment and launchers, and operating the system.
With the launch of MSG-2, two MSG satellites will be functional in geostationary orbit, the operational one being at 0 degrees longitude which is above equatorial West Africa, the other being on stand-by at 3.4 degrees West.
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Proper skin care may seem complicated, but it can be really simple once you incorporate a skin care method into your daily routine.
Besides, you may not think about this much, but the skin is an organ, just like the kidneys or lungs. This protective shield works to help your body repel damaging bacteria and viruses, as well as the harmful rays of the sun.
When you take care of your skin, you are helping your body to stay strong and protected.
Finally, even though its appearance may not be the most important function of the skin, if your skin becomes dry or damaged, you will end up looking older than you are.


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It was just a couple of Sundays ago that I had the awesome opportunity to be a part of an intimate discussion on life, career and the true meaning of body positivity.
What a awesome group of women and what an honor it was to be on such a dynamic panel of ladies who had unique, profound and helpful perspectives. I'll never forget the bond we shared by being vulnerable, open and transparent. #sisters ????


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If your dog consumes rat or mouse poison left out for vermin, you'll need to take him to an emergency veterinary hospital immediately. If he eats a poisoned rodent, he still needs prompt veterinary attention. While receiving the poison secondhand isn't quite as dangerous as eating it outright, this secondary poisoning can still kill your dog. Unfortunately, symptoms of secondary poisoning can take days to weeks to appear, so you might not connect a cause. Your vet can test for the different types of rat poison in your dog's system.
Rat Poisoning
Symptoms of rat poisoning depend on the poison involved. If your dog ate a rat who consumed bromethalin, a common poison, he might experience appetite loss, muscle tremors and seizures, hind limb paralysis and balance issues. Your vet will give your dog medication to empty the digestive tract, along with other drugs for symptom relief. If the poison was an anticoagulant, which keeps blood from clotting and kills slowly, your vet can administer vitamin K to your dog as an antidote. If your dog just ate the rat, your vet can give your dog an emetic to force him to vomit.
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Culinary & Pastry Arts, Faculty
Martin Brunner CHE, CEPC
Professor, Program Coordinator Baking and Pastry Arts
(910) 695-3932
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Martin Brunner brings old world and local experience to his position in the Sandhills Community College program, where he has been teaching since 2003. Growing up living over the family bakery business in Hartberg, Austria, he became the fifth generation of family bakers, and trained under an Austrian Master Baker.' In 1991, his family relocated the bakery to the U.S.
His first degree was from SCC, an associates degree in Business Administration in 1997. He also earned as associates degree in Bakery & Pastry Arts from Johnson and Wales University in Charleston, S.C. in 2000. In 2010 Brunner received his bachelors degree magna cum laude in Business Administration from UNCP in Pembroke, N.C. and became a Certified Executive Pastry Chef through the American Culinary Federation (ACF). He has taken advantage of continuing education classes and trained with Swiss and French Chefs to learn sugar artistry and French pastries.
He is the executive pastry chef and owner of The Bakehouse in Aberdeen, N.C., by taking over the family business in 2003. The year 2008 marked 60 years for his family being in the bakery business. Brunner has also served as lead pastry cook at the Pinehurst Hotel, head baker at the Rococo Bakery in Charleston, S.C., and a pastry cook at Max and Moritz Bakery in Abdereen, N.C.'
The awards earned by Brunner include Baking and Pastry Awards from Johnson and Wales University in 2000 and a bronze medal in the Bread Showpiece category in the ACF competition in Raleigh, N.C. in 2010.'
Chris Currier CHE, CEC, ICE, CIC
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Chris Currier came to Sandhills Community College in 1999 with a strong education and outstanding work experience, starting with earning an associates degree in 1983 in Occupational Studies Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y.
At the American Culinary Federation, he earned Certified Executive Chef status in 1998. In 2001, Currier became a Certified Hospitality Educator through the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Currier has won numerous awards including the Best in Show medal in 1993, 1994 and 1998 at the North Carolina Culinary Salon in Charlotte, N.C. He earned first and second places in the North Carolina Taste of Elegance (1994, 1995) and the gold medal and grand prize as Best of Show in the Virginia Tide Waters Chefs Association Culinary Salon (1995).
He was named Chef of the Year in 1994 for Sandhills/Cross Creek Chefs Association. He competed in the 1995 National Taste of Elegance in Chicago and earned a silver medal at the 1996 International Culinary Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
Curriers experience includes serving as executive chef (1991-2003) at the Pine Needles Resort Golf Resort from 1991-2003. Other chef experience has been at the Stouffer's Valley Forge Hotel restaurant (Valley Forge, Pa.), Neils Off Premise Catering (Long Island, N.C.), The Newton Squire Inn (Newtown Square, Pa.), The Cellar Door Corporation (Wayne, Pa.), The University Club of Albany (Albany, N.Y.), Whiteland and Strafford Pubs Inc. (Main Line, Pa.)
Currier is the owner of CRC Iceworks, an ice carving company. The National Ice Carving Association certified him as an Ice Carver/Ice Carving Educator in 2010.
Erin Ducker, CHE
Department Chair Culinary and Pastry Arts, Program Coordinator Culinary Arts
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In 2005 Erin Ducker earned her Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from St. Andrews Presbyterian College. She worked in arts administration for a local nonprofit group in Davidson North Carolina until discovering her love of food. In 2008 she returned to school to earn her Associates degree in Baking and Pastry Arts here at Sandhills Community College. In 2012 she joined the faculty at SCC and in 2013 became a Certified Hospitality Educator through the American Hotel and Lodging Institute.
Erin is originally from New Orleans and has lived in Italy where she had the unique opportunity to live and work on a vineyard while traveling Europe in her spare time. Teaching is a wonderfully fulfilling way to share her love of food and ignite the same passion in her students. Erin has been working in the restaurant industry since the age of 17.
Todd Richter CEPC
Baking & Pastry Arts Instructor
Todd Richter began his adventure in Culinary Arts when he graduated in 1989 from the Culinary School of Kendall College in Evanston Illinois with an A.A.S. degree in Culinary Arts. Having found his passion in pastries, he moved on to a two year apprenticeship in Nashville Tennessee at the Opryland Hotel, a 2,000 room property, as a pastry cook.
Completing a three year pastry apprenticeship in cooperation with the American Culinary Federation at the Mobil Five Star/Five Diamond Cloister on Sea Island, Georgia, Todd was offered a full time position there where he worked for the next eight years. His talents and skills at the Cloister were recognized as he won scholarships to pastry classes and was nominated for Chef of the Year.
In 1999, he accepted a position at the Pinehurst Resort as the Executive Pastry Chef just in time for the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Championships. During his tenure, Todd has earned numerous awards such as 3 ACF Bronze medals, 5 ACF Silver medals and 2 ACF Gold/Best in Show medals.
Todd comes to Prestonwood Country Club from his most recent position as Executive Pastry Chef at the Forbes Five Star/Five Diamond Sanctuary at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Among his career highlights he most cherished the recent opportunity of cooking at the James Beard House in New York City and the Forbes Five Star Summit which was held at his home venue, the Sanctuary. Todd was awarded ACF/North Carolina Pastry Chef of the Year for 2013.
Chef Deborah Davies
Culinary Instructor
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Chef Davies holds an Associate in Applied Science Culinary Arts degree from Sandhills Community College. Locally she has worked at Forest Creek Golf Resort and, for the past 2 ½ years, for Chef Mark Elliott in Garde Manger, production team and catering operations.
An EXTREMELY proud Marylander, Chef Davies earned an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, NC. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UNC Pembroke.After twenty years of working as a registered nurse, she went back to school to become a culinarian.
Chef Davies lives with her husband, Keith, a dog and a cat in Whispering Pines. She has 3 adult children and 8 grandchildren. She is also a NASCAR superfan.
Chef Angela Webb
When it comes to food, Angela Webb's philosophy is quite simple.
"Food is essential for life, but good food, prepared well is essential for good living."
A long story…very short
In 2006, after many years in corporate sales and marketing for companies such as Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Showtime and Prudential Securities, Angela enrolled at the French Culinary Institute (now, the International Culinary Center). After graduation, she honed her skills at Michelin and Zagat rated restaurants in both New York and Florida. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked with high-end caterers, A Taste of Pace and Lucques Catering. Through her own company Angela's Table, she provided her client with personal chef services and private event catering. In 2010, she expanded her business to include wine sales and consulting by offering wine tasting and food and wine pairing seminars. Angela received her degree in history from Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a member of Phi Alpha Theta Historians' Honor Society and a board member of Slow Food Charleston.
Chef Monica Midgette
Chef Monica Midgette is a retired Air Force Colonel with a Bachelor's degree in TV and Radio Broadcasting from UNC Pembroke. She has a Master's degree in Business Administration from Florida Technical Institute, and a Master's degree in Strategic Military Studies from the Air Force War College. Over the years, the military took her to many exotic and thrilling places throughout the world, but her mother's cooking is responsible for planting the seed that grew into her passion for food and baking. Not quite ready to retire, Monica traded her combat boots for a chef's coat when she enrolled in the Sandhills Community College Pastry Arts program where she graduated in May 2017. She currently works at a local restaurant making desserts and cooking for catering jobs.
Chef Giorgia Rivera
Chef Rivera was born and raised In Vicenza Italy where she grew up working in her family restaurant until she moved to the US in 2003. Once in the US she began to pursuit a career in culinary arts. In 2015 he decided to enroll in school and picked Sandhills Community College as her home. She graduated in Culinary Arts with honors in May of 2018 and continues to study for her second degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. Giorgia is the current Chef at The Bakehouse where she loves to express her passion for cooking. She enjoys travelling in the USA and around the world, learning about unique food from different areas and cultures. Giorgia uses her knowledge and passion of cooking to teach others.


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"No! It is NOT time to think about Pilot Season. I'm still processing my trauma from last year!"
Actually, yes. We're here to inform you that now is the time to start thinking about Pilot Season. But it's not what you think. In the last few years we've made it our mission to educate actors about how amazing Pilot Season can be, that it can be both professionally epic and creatively orgasmic. Success is possible this Pilot Season. It requires a total mind shift, some letting go and lot of hard work. We know it's possible and over the next few months we're going to show you how. But before the feast, we have to set the table. And, yes, we have to start now. This early. Here are five things you can do right now to prepare for The Best Damn Pilot Season of your Life.
1. Eat. Sleep. Exercise. When you have to get to Marina Del Ray for a 6 p.m. audition and it's 5:45 p.m. and you're still at Warner Brothers waiting to get into your 5 p.m. audition, caring for yourself in a basic way can get thrown out the window. But it can't. Fast food on the freeway affects your body and your mind and is bad for business. Start now by creating a practice of caring for yourself. Eat well (enjoy but don't indulge over the holidays), sleep well, and exercise (including exercise that connects the body and mind through breath). Don't expect anyone in the business to care for you. That will be up to you. But it takes time to learn self-care. Start now!
2. Assemble your team. Check in with your representation now. Reaffirm your commitment to the work and each other. See if they have a sense of what pilot season will look like this year. Figure out where they think you fit. Get on the same page. Work through your issues, and go into pilot season knowing that you have an ally. You don't have an agent or manager? Accept that it'll be up to you to advocate for yourself and come up with your pilot season plan. In the next few weeks we'll offer ways to help.
3. Sharpen your tools. January 25th is not the time to be thinking about how to set up your camera and lights for a decent quality self-tape. Do it now. Get those headshots taken now. Is your reel as good as it needs to be? Need to shoot another scene or re-cut what you have? Do it now. But it's not just the obvious tools that need to be looked at now in preparation of the grand season. Make sure your phone is working so you can receive emails from your agent on the fly. Make sure your printer is in good shape so you can print sides. Make sure your car runs well so you can get where you need to be. And make sure you have a clean, quiet space in which to do your work. This Pilot Season won't entertain your excuses so figure it out now.
4. Get a life. Let's face it. Self-doubt and disappointment abound during Pilot Season, so you must maintain your self-worth by having a full life. And that starts right now. You don't need to go into forced isolation for three months during Pilot Season only to emerge in May as a shadow of the person you once were. Keep yourself engaged in your community, and with friends and family. Make plans now to volunteer during January, February, and March. Take harmonica lessons. Plan cool, one-day and weekend getaways with your friends for February. Do it now. And unless you're shooting a pilot, commit to your plans. Shed the belief that "I can't visit my old friend back East because I might get an audition." This belief leads to paralysis. Hyper focus on the business leads to bitterness, creative impotence and unemployment. In the next few weeks we'll be offering ways to stay powerfully engaged during Pilot Season. If you want success you have to stay engaged with the people and things around you. We're going to help make that happen.
5. Find an outlet. If your only artistic expression occurs during a few auditions a week and within the confines of a mediocre, two-page pilot scene, you'll probably stop feeling like an actor. You'll probably start feeling artistically stiff, like you haven't really stretched in a while. That's bad for business. You have to stay engaged in the work outside of the business so your artistic pipes stay clean and so you can walk into the audition rooms as artistically full as you can be. But it takes time to get into shape. Get in class, write, shoot what you write, work on at least one self-tape every week. Start now!
You've got some time before the holidays. Use the time to meditate, visualize, and prepare. Soon, we're going to come back at you with a revolutionary way to make Pilot Season work for you. But you've got to get some things in order before we start. Do that work now so you can focus on success. Nothing makes us happier than guiding actors past their desperation and their hesitation to creative and professional success. You're going to be successful this Pilot Season and we're going to help you make that happen.
Stay in shape for Pilot Season with us at the BGB Studio! Jump into class now.


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Rachael E. Rubenstein assists clients with resolving federal tax controversies, tax planning, and employee benefits matters.
Prior to joining Clark Hill Strasburger, Rachael served as a senior tax fellow and supervising attorney at St. Mary's University School of Law, Center for Legal and Social Justice. During her tenure, Rachael established the St. Mary's University Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, represented clients engaged in federal tax controversies, supervised clinic law students assigned to tax cases at the administrative level and in various federal courts, taught experiential learning courses, and managed the St. Mary's University Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
Rachael has extensive experience representing taxpayers with controversy matters, for example:
- Examinations. Advocate for clients in audits involving wide-range of issues, including: business expense deductions, unreported income, credits, employee classification, valuations, imposition of penalties, and fraud.
- Collections. Defend clients with tax debts facing levies, liens, garnishments and other IRS enforcement activities. Negotiate collection alternatives with IRS such as Installment Agreements, Offers In Compromise, and Noncollectible Status. Achieved acceptance of over fifty Offers In Compromise.
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Disputes. Defend clients facing personal liability for failure of business to pay payroll taxes. Obtained pre-trial court victory for client in a trust fund case, which was identified as one of the most significant cases of 2014 in the National Taxpayer Advocate's Annual Report to Congress.
- Penalty Abatements. Advocate for clients to reduce or eliminate penalties imposed.
- Appeals. Negotiation for fair resolution of controversies before IRS Appeals without the need for litigation.
- Tax Litigation. Represent clients in suits against IRS prior to payment of taxes and in suits against United States government for refunds of taxes paid. Lead counsel in over twenty cases before the United States Tax Court.
- Offshore. Assist clients with myriad of IRS reporting obligations related to worldwide assets/income and participation in IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiatives.
- Criminal Tax. Defend clients in criminal tax investigations, prosecutions, and restitution enforcement proceedings.
- Third Party Liability. Represent clients facing IRS alter ego, nominee, and transferee collection enforcement activities. Recently obtained $900,000 refund from a successful wrongful levy claim against IRS involving an alleged nominee.
- Develop and implement strategies for businesses to maximize tax savings.
- Educate business owners on tax compliance and best practices to avoid controversies.
- Represent tax professionals in disputes and disciplinary proceedings.
- Advise and assist individuals and professionals concerning tax issues in divorce, litigation, and settlement.
- Counsel clients on ERISA and fiduciary duty issues.
- Represent clients in IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) benefit plan audits and penalty enforcement actions.
- Assist clients with correction of plan errors through IRS and DOL voluntary compliance programs.
- Counsel clients regarding Affordable Care Act (ACA) planning and compliance.
- Represent clients in litigation matters concerning benefit plans.
- IRS Administrative Collection Enforcement Against Third Parties: Alter Egos, Nominees, and Successors, Clark Hill Strasburger's Tax Symposium (November 2019)
- Section 199A: Understanding and Maximizing the 20% Pass-through Deduction, San Antonio CPA Society (June 2019)
- IRS Appeals and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Navigating the IRS Appeals Process, Lorman Webinar (May 2019)
- 2018 Hot Topics in Federal Controversy, Clark Hill Strasburger Annual Symposium (November 2018)
- Taxation of Corporations & Partnerships CLE, South Carolina Society of Accountants (October 2018)
- Understanding Small Business Taxes, Launch SA (July 2018)
- What to do When the IRS Comes Calling: Dealing with IRS Controversies, In-House Counsel Webinar Series Event (July 2018)
- Assisting Low Income Taxpayers with Legal Issues that Emerge During the Filing Season, State Bar of Texas Poverty Law Section CLE (February 2018)
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Be Prepared!, San Antonio CPA Society (January 2018)
- Hot Topics in Tax Controversy, Strasburger's Tax Symposium (November 2017)
- Handling Non-Filer Situations, San Antonio CPA Society (September 2017)
- Tax Topics and Choice of Entity Decisions for Solo/Small Law Firms, Austin Bar, Solo/Small Firm Section CLE (March 2017)
- Understanding Small Business Taxes, San Antonio LiftFund (January 2017)
- What to do When a Non-Filer Shows up at Your Office, Plano/Richardson CPA Study Group Seminar (November 2016)
- Tax Issues in Divorce, Austin Chapter CPA Tax Conference (November 2016)
- Community Property & Federal Tax Issues, San Antonio Society of Enrolled Agents (October 2016)
- Understanding Small Business Taxes, San Antonio LiftFund (September 2016)
- Tax Advice for Sole Proprietors and Single Member LLCs, San Antonio LiftFund (April 2016)
- Individual Tax Update, PATH Act, and Changes to TEFRA Partnership Audit Rules, ADKF (January 2016)
- Tax Advice for Sole Proprietors, San Antonio LiftFund (January 2016)
- Understanding Your Tax Returns, Caf_ Commerce San Antonio (January 2016)
- Ask a Tax Lawyer, State Bar of Texas Poverty Law Conference (May 2015)
- Tax Topics for Self-Employed, San Antonio YMCA's Self-Employment for Economic Development Program (April 2015)
- Self-Employed Tax Topics, Lift Fund Artist Lab Session (April 2015)
- The Kiddie Tax and Scholarship Income: An Analysis of the Unforeseen Tax Consequences Resulting from the Evolution and Execution of IRC 1(g) and a Roadmap for Reform, American Taxation Association Conference (February 2015)
- Tax Topics for the Self-Employed: Recordkeeping, Returns, and What to Do If You Get a Letter From IRS, People's Law School (February 2015)
- Understanding Federal Tax Returns for Sole Proprietors, Accíon (February 2015)
- Tax Season Updates, Refundable Credits, and Choosing a Qualified Tax Preparer!, San Antonio Housing Authority (February 2015)
- Representing Taxpayers Facing Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Assessments, Annual LITC Grantee Conference (December 2014)
- Tax Topics for Immigrants, DACA Day Presentation (August 2014)
- Federal Practice for Young Lawyers, San Antonio Federal Bar Association (June 2014)
- Tax Advice for Sole Proprietors, Accíon (February 2014)
- Federal Tax Issues for Solo Lawyers, St. Mary's Business of Practicing Law Series (February 2014)
- Tax Topics for the Self-Employed: Recordkeeping, Returns, and What to Do If You Get a Letter From IRS, People's Law School (February 2014)
- The Schedule C VITA Pilot Demonstration: Leveraging Tax Time to Empower Business Start Ups, National Community Tax Coalition (June 2011)
- Co-author. Disclose Foreign Assets Now: IRS To Discontinue OVDP, Strasburger's Tax Strategies (March 2018)
- Co-author. The Kiddie Tax and Scholarship Income: An Analysis of the Unforeseen Tax Consequences Resulting from the Evolution and Execution of IRC 1(g) and a Roadmap for Reform, Vol. 13, No. 2, ATA Journal of Legal Tax Research 49 (2015)
- Co-author. Resolving Identity Theft in Tax Administration, Effectively Representing Your Client Before the IRS, ABA Section of Taxation, 6th ed. (2015)
- Nuts and Bolts of Representing Taxpayers Facing Trust Fund Recovery Penalty Assessments, Texas Tax Lawyer (2015)
- IRS Announces Procedures for Identity Theft Victims to Request Copies of Fraudulently Filed Tax Returns, Procedurally Taxing (November 2015)
- Summer Updates: Identity Theft and Tax Administration, Procedurally Taxing (September 2015)
- Refund Suits, Divisible Taxes and Flora: When is a Representative Payment "Representative" Enough?, Texas Tax Lawyer (2014)
- Kaplan v. United States, 115 Fed. Cl. 491 (2014)


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By Patrick Kruger
Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe
2161 University Avenue – 4 blocks from BCC
This Berkeley staple is nothing more than a semi-permanent shack in a parking lot. But there's some magic happening in that shack. Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe serves mouth-watering, mood-altering, mind-bending tri-tip steak. They also serve other items, but let's get back to the steak! The tri-tip is served inside what may be Berkeley's most famous sandwich, referred to simply as Pedro's Favorite. For $9.99, this delicious mess comes fully-loaded with grilled onion, pineapple, jalapeno, olives, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro-garlic sauce. Ask for extra napkins and eat at one of their patio tables, or take it to-go. Fight back the meat-sweats with a mango smoothie ($3.99), Brazilian guaraná soda (think ginger ale with a hint of apple, $2), or refill your personal canteen with palatable Berkeley tap water, offered gratis from a cooler out front. Any way they slice it, Brazil Cafe's tri-tip is a quintessential Berkeley experience.


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If you are interested to put your money into tire maker stocks, which company do you want to pick? Indonesia's largest tire player PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk (GJTL), fast growing tire manufacturer PT Multistrada Arah Sarana Tbk (MASA), or PT Goodyear Indonesia Tbk (GDYR)?
Considering the first half financial result, you will find that 1H 2010's financial performance of Gajah Tunggal has beaten Multistrada Sarana and Goodyear. The key factor for a steep jump in Gajah Tunggal's performance in 1H 2010 was a lower operating cost, resulting a higher operating margin from 6.43% in 1H 2009 to 13.88%.
Gajah Tunggal posted a 186.75% jump in net profit in 1H 2010 from Rp144.73 billion or Rp42 per share in 1H 2009 to Rp415.01 billion or Rp118 per share.
Operating profit made a sharp surge of 174.99% from Rp242.97 billion in 1H 2009 to Rp668.14 billion in 1H 2010, resulting a steep jump in operating margin from 6.43% in 1H 2009 to 13.88%, beating Multistrada.
Gajah Tunggal's net sales rose 27.25% from Rp3.78 trillion in 1H 2009 to Rp4.81 trillion in 1H 2010. The key factor was a lower operating cost of 9.11% from Rp358.78 billion in 1H 2009 to Rp326.11 billion.
How about Multistrada Arah Sarana?
First half performance of fast growing tire maker was not too impressive. In 1H 2010, the company posted a 37.08% increase in net profit from Rp65.21 billion to Rp89.39 billion.
Operating profit rose 59.66% from Rp76.93 billion in 1H 2009 to Rp122.83 billion in 1H 2010. In return, Multistrada's operating margin increased from 9.46% to 12.19%. Net sales increased 23.78% from Rp813.59 billion in 1H 2009 to Rp1.01 trillion in 1H 2010.
Boost production
MASA is preparing to boost production capacity of car tire from 16,000 units daily to 28,500 units and double motorcycle tire output from 8,000 units per day to 16,000 units.
In the first stage, Multistrada requires US$71.15 million of investment (excluding land acquisition) and US$108.07 million in the second term (excluding land acquisition).
Following the capacity enlargement, the company also needs working capital of US$15 million in 2010 and US$15 million in 2011.
Goodyear Indonesia is the last stock you can watch. Net sales jumped 69.05% from US$55.18 million in 1H 2009 to US$93.28 million.
But, operating income dropped 16.06% from US$6.54 million in 1H 2009 to US$5.49 million in 1H 2010 on the back of soaring operating cost of 38.75% from US$2.89 million to US$4.01 million, sending down its operating margin from 11.85% in 1H 2009 to 5.89% in 1H 2010.
Goodyear's earning slightly increased 4.55% from US$3.08 billion in 1H 2009 to US$3.22 million in 1H 2010. So, what is your top pick? Gajah Tunggal or Multistrada?
Disclosure: No position at the stocks mentioned above.
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We have a three step process:
Consideration - If you are interested in learning about church membership, or simply exploring the Christian life, our Meaningful Membership class is the place to start. This class will help us to get to know one another and show you how to become a committed church member.
Conversation - If you have an interest in pursuing church membership after the class, one of our pastors will talk with you. This conversation will help us to learn about your faith journey and help you to understand how commitment to this church family will strengthen your faith.
Covenant - This word describes the step of commitment we make to one another as followers of Christ. When we understand that we have experienced the acceptance, forgiveness, and redemption of God through Jesus Christ, we covenant together to live in Christian harmony with one another.
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Southern England
|Southern England
|Nickname(s): The South
In this image, Southern England and East Anglia is shown as yellow, Northern England as blue, and The Midlands as green
|Sovereign state
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|Largest settlements
11 settlements
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|23,955 sq mi (62,042 km2)
|Population (2007 estimate)
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|Time zone
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Southern England, the South and the South of England are imprecise terms that refer to the southern counties of England that border the English Midlands. A number of different interpretations describe its geographic extents. Many consider the South a cultural region, with a distinct identity from the rest of England—but without universal agreement on what the special cultural, political, and economic characteristics of the South are, nor even on its geographical limits. For government purposes, Southern England is divided in South West England, South East England, London, and East Anglia. Combined, these have a total area of 62,042 square kilometres (23,955 sq mi), and a population of 26 million.
People often apply the term "southern" loosely, without deeper consideration of the geographical identities of Southern England. This can cause confusion over the depth of affiliation between its areas. As in much of the rest of England, people tend to have a deeper affiliation to their county or city. Thus, residents of Essex are unlikely to feel much affinity with people in Oxfordshire. Similarly, there is a strong distinction between natives of the south-west and south-east.
The sport of rugby experienced a schism in 1895 with many teams based in Yorkshire, Lancashire and surrounding areas breaking from the Rugby Football Union and forming their own League. The disagreement that led to the split was over the issue of professional payments, and "broken time" or injury payments. Until recent times, there has been a perception that 'league' was the code of rugby played in parts of the north, whilst 'union' was the code played in the north and south.
In most definitions, Southern England includes all the counties on/near the English Channel. In terms of the current ceremonial counties:
Despite the general acceptance of these counties as Southern, those that comprise the West Country are occasionally considered mutually exclusive to Southern England.
The exact northern extent varies and, as with most cultural regions, people sometimes debate the exact boundaries. In the west, Southern England is generally taken to include Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire; in central Southern England, the counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire; and to the east, Essex and the counties of East Anglia (Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk).
Despite these varying boundary definitions, however, the northern boundary is generally taken to correspond to an imaginary line from the Severn Estuary to the Wash (or, expressed in terms of towns, from Gloucester to King's Lynn).


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These 8 Tiny Pieces Of Origami Can Fit On A Coin
Works of art can come in many forms; from paintings to sculptures to literature and even origami, the art of folding paper to create shapes. Most of us are aware that origami has its origins in China, but did you know that Japan and even Europe began folding paper as a pastime in their own separate traditions in the 17th and 18th Century? There you go, that's your history lesson for the day.
Presented to you are eight tiny pieces of origami that are so small, they can fit quite comfortably on a coin. How were these made? With a combination of toothpicks, tweezers and a very steady hand.
Can you imagine having a pet cat this small? Felines are hard to catch as they are so having one as tiny as this would just be a nightmare. Cans of Whiskas food would stretch quite far though.
You wouldn't even be able to see this one if it weren't for the zoomed in, high-quality image. This long-necked bird must have required so much patience to fold, even with tweezers and toothpicks.


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Canaan, CT–On November 12, 2013, Mountainside Treatment Center is launching its new multi-platform website initiative that will help the rehab expand its scope of access so the people who need addiction treatment can find it quicker and easier than ever before.
Mountainside's mobile-friendly initiative couldn't come at a better time. According to a study conducted by the research firm, eMarketer, more than 56% of Americans are smartphone users. By the year 2017, that number is estimated to reach more than 78%. In addition, with tablet sales growing by 53.4% this year, and with PC sales dropping by 11.2%, this is a clear indication that American consumers are becoming increasingly more mobile as technology continues to produce lighter and more portable devices.
"Mountainside's new mobile-friendly website has a single purpose – to ensure that those suffering from addiction can find the help they desperately need quickly regardless of the device they are using. It was of extreme importance that we design a website that could be automatically optimized for any device or screen, be it a smartphone, a tablet, a PC, or a laptop, so that those suffering from addiction, or their family members, could find and learn about the benefits of Mountainside's evidence-based treatment options." said Matthew Eakin, Executive Vice President.
Just as it was one of the country's first addiction treatment centers to organize and implement an integrated, multi-disciplinary treatment approach to drug and alcohol addiction recovery, Mountainside once again breaks new ground by being one of the first rehabs in the country to activate a multi-platform mobile initiative that will allow it to reach more people through the devices they use most.
Mountainside is dedicated to providing its clients with the quality care, services, and resources they need to recover from their addictions. Along with the new mobile-friendly website launch, Mountainside is also currently in the process of expanding its continuum of care to include a 46,000 square-feet, state-of-the-art detox center, an outpatient treatment unit, and a family wellness center to be completed by early 2014.
Eakin added, "Our new mobile-friendly website harnesses the power of tomorrow's technology so we can reach more people than ever before. Along with our cutting-edge treatment programs and our expanding list of services, our new mobile initiative positions Mountainside to help more people recover from addiction, help more families repair their relationships, and most importantly, help save more lives."
Mountainside Treatment Center
Mountainside is nationally recognized for the effectiveness of its drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs. Our Integrative Care Model provides a comprehensive set of treatment and care offerings coordinated by a multidisciplinary treatment team to best fit the unique needs and interests of each client. We are lauded for our ability to partner with each client and the client's family and healthcare professionals in developing and executing individualized treatment plans that promote long-term sobriety. Learn more about Mountainside at mountainside.com.


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How about this one.
How about my insurance cancellation letter?
Where to start, where to start….
How about the pallets used to send billions in cash to Iran? Or maybe some of the murder weapons he released into society through Fast & Furious?
How about the pillow Obama slept on while Ambassador Stevens was being murdered? Maybe the golf ball from his remarks after James Foley was beheaded?
Be sure to display one of the rifles he gave to the Mexican cartels that killed a BPA.
Pictures of big Mike pregnant? Would love to see those.
How about all the fraudulent votes from illegals and dead people.
The first brown paper bag that he received a pile of money in!
Feel Free to use these:
Fast and Furious
Failed Coup D'etat
No Deals
Uranium One
Muslim EX-President
Pallets Of Cash To Iran
Cash for Clunkers
Bank Bailout
Shovel Ready Jobs
Proof of the 'Shovel Ready Projects. I have a shovel ready for a job.
How about a graph with the unemployment numbers on it… maybe a picture of the pallet of cash that went to our enemy Iran.
I'm sure Trump would be happy to unseal some documents for you, give him a call.
How about his yearbook from Columbia?
His real Birth Certificate
The teleprompter, which of course, I do not possess but is a must-have piece of history. He'd have been nothing without it.
Hillary's and his off-the-books emails.
Obama's college transcripts. That would be awesome.
How about his interview with Bill OReilly during which he swore there was not a "smidgen of corruption" in the IRS!!


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Last Chance for Kaweah River Rafting 2009Posted June 3rd, 2009 by Malina
[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/823937[/vimeo]Based on the 2009 snowpack and current temperatures, we anticipate that this weekend, June 6-8, will be the last chance for rafting trips on the Kaweah River. After that, flows will likely be too low for good whitewater. HOWEVER! There are some possible thunderstorms on the horizon that could very well extend the season by another week. We'll keep you posted.
But, bottom line: If you're in the LA area and want a last-minute adventure close to home, check out the Kaweah while you still can! Watch our Kaweah rafting video to see if this technical and high-speed run is for you.


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There goes the neighborhood. From today's Lloyd Grove of the New York Daily News: "Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel – the brash, crass, fast-talking model for the brash, crass, fast-talking character in the HBO hit Entourage – has been ruffling feathers this summer in the understated little beach community of Watch Hill, R.I. 'He wears skintight, black-and-hot pink golf clothes – like really high-tech, long-sleeved black Nike tops,' a Watch Hill denizen confided to Lowdown after observing Emanuel's flashy West Coast ways. 'I saw him golfing in a porkpie hat one time. This is the kind of place he would blend in if he wore madras on the course. He sticks out like a sore thumb.' The amused Watch Hiller went on: 'He drives around in a silver minivan. He's also always on his phone headset. The golf course changed their cell phone rules because of him. He would always be on the headset on the driving range.' The golfing establishment now strictly enforces a cell phone prohibition. The 45-year-old Emanuel – who reps Michael Moore, Martin Scorsese, Larry David and Entourage producer Mark Wahlberg – used to rep Entourage star Jeremy Piven, who plays the relentless 10-percenter Ari Gold in the series. Emanuel vacations in tiny Watch Hill, which dates back to the 1600s, because the family of his wife, Sarah Addington, has a summer home there. Over the Fourth of July weekend, he displayed his virtuosity as a multitasker. 'He was on the beach, shirtless, doing yoga stretching poses,' a witness said. 'He was holding out a book in his right hand while he went from one pose to the other – like no one else was around.' A spokesman for Emanuel declined to comment."
C'mon, doesn't Ari's behavior sound like every other Hollywooder you know?
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Movies and TV are always glamorizing the tough guy smoking a cigarette and looking the part of a Man's Man.
YOU KNOW THE TYPES—- men like Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, Bruce Willis and James Dean.
Most of us know the more common health risks from smoking — lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease.
What is less well known is the devastating effect of smoking on sexuality.
Several recent studies have shown that smoking is a strong risk factor for Erectile Dysfunction in men.
What we know now is that smoking is damaging to every blood vessel in the body. It accelerates atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Since the act of getting an erection requires a large amount of blood moving into the penis, any impairment of blood flow can impede a full erection.
Men who smoke have a much higher chance of losing erection function because of damaged blood vessels.
How can you feel like a man if you lose your ability to have an erection? This is an important message to tell young men before they start smoking. And if someone already smokes, they can stop the progression and perhaps reverse some of the damage by quitting. There are many new treatments for stopping smoking that you can learn about by talking to your doctor.
It is never too late to quit and your love life can only improve.


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Rodger Baker
About Rodger Baker - Vice President of Strategic Analysis at STRATFOR:
Rodger Baker leads Stratfor's analysis of Asia Pacific and South Asia and guides the company's forecasting process. A Stratfor analyst since 1997, he has played a pivotal role in developing and refining the company's analytical process, internal training programs and geopolitical framework.
Mr. Baker develops custom reports for clients and frequently delivers executive briefings to investors, businesses and universities across the globe, from the National Defense University in Beijing to financial institutions in New York. He is regularly invited to participate in dialogues and panel discussions in China, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia and South Korea.
Mr. Baker often appears as an expert in major media including The Economist, The New York Times, CNBC, CBS's The Early Show, The Chosun Ilbo, China Daily, Reuters, The Associated Press, Investors Business Daily and The Globe and Mail. Stratfor was one of the first organizations to identify the growing problems with the Chinese economy, with Mr. Baker spearheading the company's assessment.
Before joining Stratfor, Mr. Baker studied and worked in South Korea and graduated with honors from Southampton College, Long Island University. He also has a master's degree in military history from Norwich University, the oldest private military university in the United States.
What Rodger Baker Talks About:
As a leading analyst in international affairs and geopolitics, Rodger Baker is well versed on a variety of economic, political, strategic and cultural topics spanning the globe. His presentations are tailored to address the needs of specific clients on specific time frames, explain world events, and forecast opportunities that lie ahead.
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American Power Conversion (APC) provides protection against some of the leading causes of downtime, data loss and hardware damage: power problems and temperature. As a global leader in network-critical physical infrastructure (NCPI) solutions, APC sets the standard in its industry for quality, innovation and support. Its comprehensive solutions, which are designed for both home and corporate environments, improve the manageability, availability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communications and industrial equipment of all sizes.
In a country like India where 24 x 7 power supply is still a distant dream, BPE has been an active participant in fulfilling this goal for over a decade with the mission to provide cost effective and reliable power solutions to its customers driven by our belief that work should never stop. BPE with its headquarters at Noida, India, was established in the year 2000. The company has strategically expanded itself step by step, year after year, by providing power solutions for IT, Industrial & Critical equipment, telecom, data centers & electro-medical gadgets.
CyberPower is a leading provider of professional power management solutions. We provide reliable computer battery backup systems, power management applications, and series of computer accessories for desktop, workstation, and network equipment.
Available through authorized distributors, VARs, retail, mail order and e-commerce resellers, CyberPower state-of-the-art UPS systems include advanced features in a compact, lightweight, easy-to-use system.CyberPower produces the most affordable line of dependable uninterruptible power systems and offers the most feature-rich intelligent battery backup power protection units on the market today.
Eaton's power quality portfolio encompasses a comprehensive suite of power management solutions, including uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), surge protective devices, power distribution units (PDUs), remote monitoring, software, power factor correction, airflow management, rack enclosures and services. With all our products, Eaton strives for continued success in leveraging technical innovation to develop next-generation solutions. Eaton has continually grown its power quality business through developing innovative products and services as well as strategic acquisitions of companies like Powerware, MGE Office Protection Systems, Best Power,Pulizzi and Aphel.
Luminous Power Technologies is the leading home electrical specialist in India having a vast portfolio comprising of Power back up solutions such as Home UPS, Inverter Batteries and Solar Applications to Electrical offerings such as Fans, Wires & Switches. With 7 manufacturing units, more than 28 sales offices in India and presence in over 36 countries our 6000 employees serve more than 60,000 channel partners and millions of customers. Our motto has always been Customer Delight through Innovation & Passion with focus on Execution & Team-work. At Luminous, we passionately innovate to make life comfortable and efficient.
Su-Kam is India's most well-known solar power solutions company. According to a recent report, it is leading India's residential solar market with maximum market share. Its solar products have won many awards and certifications.Su-Kam is one of the most successful examples of 'Make in India'. Founded in 1998 as a startup, Su-Kam has grown at an exponential rate to become an Indian MNC. Innovation has always been the key mantra at Su-Kam due to which the company holds a record for filing maximum patents in India in power back-up sector.
MICROTEK INTERNATIONAL P. LTD., is the country's Largest Power Products manufacturer having products like LINE INTERACTIVE UPS, ONLINE UPS, DIGITAL & INTELLI PURE SINE-WAVE INVERTERS / UPS EB / UPS E²+ and HYBRID UPS 24×7. Microtek has set up State-of-the-art automatic Manufacturing Plants equipped with Hi-Tech Machines. Some of them are SMT, ICT and Automatic Assembly Lines etc.
MICROTEK has set up modern In-house Comprehensive R&D, comprising of a Team of highly qualified and experienced professionals. The R&D is fully equipped with latest design software's, development hardware's with testing and field condition simulation equipments.
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Events for January 16, 2020
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Ethics Grand Rounds – Toronto Grace Health Centre
"Just give them everything!" Understanding Why Patients and Families Might Want Aggressive Medical Management Despite a Poor Prognosis
Presenter: Sean Hillman, PhD, Clinical Ethicist, Centre for Clinical Ethics (Lakeridge Health)
Healthcare providers regularly have to deliver bad news in the form of a terminal diagnosis, or a poor prognosis, to a patient and/or their family. Quite often, there comes a fork in the road in choosing between continuing active medical management or pursuing comfort measures, and the clinical recommendation is towards palliation. Despite this, in many of these cases patients and/or families not only opt to continue a curative route, but are upset by the mere mention of anything other than aggressive interventions. But where are they coming from? How can healthcare providers cope with these challenging cases, and best help patients and families navigate such difficult decision-making?
Learning Objectives:
(1) To explore some of the possible causes for patients and families to want everything medically available, contrary to strong clinical recommendations otherwise.
(2) To empathize with and reduce stigma towards such patients and families.
(3) To provide practical strategies and legislative guidance for healthcare teams to cope with such cases, and in assisting such patients and families in their decision making.


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Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini (9781452155418)
A superb concept book that has a definite Muslim flair that is very welcome. The rhyming story opens with the cone-shaped tops of the minaret. Rectangle is the mosque's door. Then readers get invited in to see octagon fountains, arches, triangles formed by stairs. The book moves on to gardens, a shared meal at an oval table. It ends with a crescent moon in the sky.
I appreciate that this concept book about shapes offers many shapes that are not the expected ones like cones and crescents. Add in the focus on diversity that is inherent on each page, and this book is certainly something special. The book includes Muslim terms that are used in the text and then defined in the glossary at the end of the book. The illustrations are modern and bright, a mix of tradition and modernity that shines on the page. The shapes are clear and easily found in each image. A gem of a picture book that belongs in all collections. Appropriate for ages 3-5. (Reviewed from copy provided by Chronicle Books.)
Pie Is for Sharing by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard, illustrated by Jason Chin (9781626725621)
Join a family on their Fourth of July celebration at the lake, complete with pie for everyone to share. There are other things that are perfect for sharing too, like a book, a ball and a tree. How about sharing a jump rope and a rhyme to skip by? As the book progresses, more and more children play together along the shore and even more things are shared. There are stick and stones, boats and water, stories, hugs and hideouts. And in the end, fireworks and another slice of pie!
This Fourth of July book truly looks at the holiday through the eyes of a child. It is lit by sparklers and fireworks as evening comes, but the day itself is brightened by all of the time spent as a family and a community. New friends are made; old friendships are strengthened. The illustrations are particularly lovely. They use child-height perspectives as well as other inventive ones to really see the holiday from a little-one's point of view. The illustrations are realistic, sun filled and pure summer on a page.
Share this one any day of the year! Appropriate for ages 3-5. (Reviewed from copy provided by Roaring Brook Press.)
You're Safe with Me by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Poonam Mistry (9781911373292)
On a dark and stormy night, the little animals could not call asleep. Mama Elephant stayed with them. She rocked them in her trunk, repeating "You're safe with me." The wind moaned in the trees, awakening the little animals. Mama Elephant explained that the wind carries seeds from faraway into the forest. Thunder sounded startling the little animals. Mama Elephant explained that with thunder comes the rain that waters the seeds from the wind. Lightning flashed and Mama Elephant soothed the little animals with tales of the stars coming back to the sky. Finally, the river burbled and the little ones fell asleep with Mama Elephant's refrain of "You're safe with me."
Told in a folklore-like style with repeating refrains and a firm story structure, this picture book carries the feeling of India with it. It carries a traditional feel, the warmth of Mama Elephant and the comfort she brings with her simple presence almost erases the storm. She uses the cycles of life, plant and animal, to reassure the little animals which makes for a rich story.
The illustrations are amazing and also have a traditional feel to them. Filled with small dots, they are deep with spice and jungle colors. Their richness creates images that children will love to look at, discovering the animals almost hidden on the pages between the leaves of the forest.
A superb bedtime book just right for stormy nights. Appropriate for ages 3-5. (Reviewed from copy provided by Lantana Publishing.)


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My friend Crystal at Christa Co Design asked me to do a video for you on how to read a graph (thanks Crystal!), and of course I said absolutely! I've linked her new scarf pattern at the bottom of this post.
Have you ever wondered how to read a graph for a crochet or knit project? It's fairly easy if you follow a few guidelines. The video (below) demonstrates how to read a graph for Row by Row & C2C, what all those numbers mean, what direction to work and much more…
Graphs can be used to create just about any crochet or knit project. There are so many fun applications for using a graph. I used graphing to create some a fair isle beanie, and a few for winter & Valentine's Day (the last two are free patterns).
Graphs are great for C2C blankets, and can be worked flat or in the round.
Let's explore the different ways you can read a graph – the video below helps explain in greater detail.
Reading a Graph Row by Row
- Row by Row graphs can be worked using single crochet or double crochet (2 dc = 1 pixel/square).
- Each pixel (square) represents a stitch
- Each row of pixels = 1 row
- Usually row by row graphs are worked from the bottom of the graph to the top.
- Getting started. You can start with a foundation chain of the numbers of stitches in your graph, plus 1 or 2 for a turning chain depending on the stitch you choose – you can also use the sc turning chain method that Crystal Lynn demonstrates in her tutorials here.
- Begin working the first stitch in the second chain from the hook for single crochet and the third chain from the hook for double crochet.
- Or – you can create a foundation single crochet row, and this will replace the first row of your graph. If you use this method, it counts as your Row 1, therefore, keep in mind the direction you read row 2 will be different than if you use a chain to start.
Direction of workflow for Row by Row Graphs
- The first row reads right to left.
- The second row, you will read left to right.
- The third row, you will read right to left, and so on…until you reach the top.
Reading a C2C Graph
- C2C graphs are read starting in the bottom right hand corner.
- Then worked and read diagonally – see photo below
Here is the video, which breaks it all down for you!
I hope this helps you create some beautiful work!
Here is the link for the C2C Calculator & C2C basics I mention in the video
Link for 5 Best Graphing Programs
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The Rossi Scarf by Crystal of Christa Co Design
She has a beautiful new free pattern released today, called the Rossi Scarf. It's so beautiful!


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Janet A. Cook and the Human Figure
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Janet A. Cook considers the human figure "an endless source of fascination and the most demanding of all subject matters. It's powerful, beautiful and timeless." She works in the classic tradition of figurative painting, using repetition, pattern and symbolism as important components. She claims that her ultimate goal is to "intrigue and engage the viewer."