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Obey your leaders
Following are extracts of teaching where Yoneq is exorting the leaders to closely watch, get very personal with the flock and tells the flock to obey the leaders. Click on the highlighted teaching at the end of the extract to see/download the teaching for yourself.
"So the elders, and all those who dwell in the light (Eph 5:8), must take action and
love their brothers enough to expose them and undo Satan's work in their midst…
…Remember the teaching, elders (watch over their souls, Heb 13:17). This takes community living, where our lives are lived before all. So obey your spiritual leaders, and submit to them, recognizing their authority over you, for they are constantly watching over your souls, and guarding your spiritual welfare" 1995.06.00-T02
"The leaders are responsible to watch out for (look after, watch over) the sheep — as a watchman who loses sleep over the sheep. The elders must make sure that the sheep are hating their flesh so much that they crucify it daily (Lk 9:23). When it rises up, they must judge it." 1996.08.04-T01


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The bow section of the Rena could be completely removed by the New Year, the company in charge of the operation says.
Nearly 11 months on from when Rena grounded at Astrolabe Reef, the beleaguered cargo ship remains wedged in place with salvors cutting away at her skeleton, piece by piece.
Nearly 400 tonnes of steel has already been removed from the Rena. More than 2000 tonnes are still to be taken from the wreck.
Latest pictures from the salvage operation shows workers in the process of removing large chunks of metal, which are then picked up by helicopters and carried to a nearby barge.
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Resolve Salvage & Fire, the company in charge of the operation, have removed 85 individual pieces of steel - mainly from the tip of the bow section.
Hugo Shanahan, spokesman for the Rena salvors and operation, said it was likely the task would be completed within the initial deadline of early 2013. "From 300 tonnes on Friday to approximately 400 tonnes now, it just reflects that rate in which the bow is being reduced and as long as the weather is good, they will finish well within that time."
The operation to remove the bow section of the stricken vessel began at the start of the month.
The Greek-based Daina Shipping Company will face two counts of discharging harmful substances under the Resource Management Act. The company, yet to plead to the charges, is due to have matters heard in the Tauranga District Court on October 5.


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An architect punched a man in the face in an unprovoked attack in Belfast city centre, a court heard today.
Peter Logan was given a five month suspended jail sentence for attacking the victim and then running off.
The 45-year-old also lashed out at police during attempts to retrain him.
Logan, of Oakland Avenue, Belfast, faced charges of assault, assault on police and resisting arrest.
He was detained following the incident in the High Street area of the city on August 10.
A member of the public said Logan had punched him on the nose, leaving it swollen and bloody.
Defence lawyer Brendan Blaney told Belfast Magistrates' Court his client was "deeply ashamed" at what had happened.
"He was in the city centre that afternoon in a completely incoherent state," the solicitor said.
"He perceived this man had bumped into him... and he lashed out."
After Logan was taken into custody police had to wait nearly seven hours before he was fit to be spoken to, the court heard.
Mr Blaney described the defendant as a professional man who only started drinking heavily in the past two years.
The court heard Logan has worked on specialist school projects on both sides of the Irish border.
District Judge Rosie Watters said a report compiled on him was "depressing".
She also told him: "You go and punch a stranger in the street and keep on going."
But after being told of his efforts to get medical treatment the judge decided to suspend the five-month sentence for two years.
She added: "I will leave something hanging over your head, but it's shocking, your behaviour."
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Preventing Collisions by Addressing Distracted Driving
With summer fast approaching and more bicycle riders than ever on our roadways, we have been hearing of multiple avoidable collisions between bicycle riders and motorists. In response to a personal experience one of our members wrote an incredible letter to the editor in this week's Tribune.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Lea for letting us publish it here and wish a speedy recovery for anyone who has been in an crash recently. If you or someone you know has been in a crash, the Bicycle Coalition has resources available for you to assist in asserting your rights on a bicycle. Contact us at email@example.com.
The following originally appeared in the May 22, 2013 issue of the SLO Tribune.
Plea from an injured cyclist's wife: Drivers, pay attention
By Lea Brooks
Anxiously waiting outside the emergency room at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, I tried not to speculate about my husband's injuries. All I knew is that he had been hit by a car while bicycling on Highway 1 in Morro Bay and that the trauma team was still evaluating the damage.
California Highway Patrol Officer C.L. Hawkins, who was investigating the crash, emerged from the trauma center's closed doors carrying a black plastic garbage bag containing the tattered clothes and other belongings of my husband, Myron "Skip" Amerine. She also handed me his cracked, blood-stained helmet.
The driver, she said, was a 23-year-old woman from Cayucos who was running late to her job in Morro Bay. The driver didn't see Skip until she collided with him from behind at approximately 65 mph. Officer Hawkins said the driver told her she "must not have been paying good enough attention" — a statement included in the official CHP traffic collision report.
The crash occurred on the tricky southbound stretch of Highway 1 between the Highway 41 onramp and Main Street onramp. Bike riders are supposed to follow the dashed white line to the right of the through slow lane and avoid weaving across the on- and off-ramps.
A digital video camera image of Skip and his bicycle flying horizontally over the dashed white line where he was supposed to be riding provided solid evidence the driver was at fault. The camera had been mounted on his helmet, but popped off on impact and kept recording until it was turned off by the investigating officers.
The video image is a chilling reminder of the risks people who ride bikes, pedestrians and other motorists face from distracted drivers. An appalling number of drivers are texting, talking on the phone, impaired by alcohol or drugs, or generally not paying attention while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.
The driver was cited for violation of California Vehicle Code 21658(a), which states a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.
Skip's injuries included a concussion, compound fracture of a lower vertebra and nasty bruises and abrasions from head to foot. I'm relieved he wasn't killed or more seriously hurt, but am angry he was the victim of a crash that was 100 percent preventable. Distracted drivers need to realize the consequences of their actions.
In Skip's situation, he faces weeks of painful healing and reliance on me and others for assistance with daily living. His activities will be hampered by a back brace for two months. Resumption of daily bicycle rides is a distant goal. Our plans for the rest of the year, including a bicycle tour, have been cast aside to focus on Skip's recovery.
What a paradox that the crash occurred on May 1, the first day of Bike Month. This local and national celebration encourages people to bicycle to work, school, to run errands and for fun and exercise. As bicycle advocates for many years, Skip and I support Bike Month's role in motivating people to try cycling, and were looking forward to participating in the myriad activities scheduled in San Luis Obispo.
So, how do you encourage people to bicycle when you are the victim of a distracted driver? Many people don't ride because they are afraid of being hit by a motorist, especially from behind. While statistics show rear-end collisions are not common, they do happen.
My response is that there is risk in almost everything we do, including driving a car. The risk of bicycling is more than offset by its health benefits. Other benefits include reducing greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, relieving traffic congestion, no gasoline or parking expenses and saving time by combining exercise and transportation. Plus, bicycling is downright fun.
Bike Month provides a platform to remind bike riders about steps they can take to improve their safety, including wearing a helmet and brightly colored clothing, signaling turns and obeying traffic signals and other rules of the road. For more information about bicycle safety and gaining confidence to ride in traffic, enroll in a bicycle education workshop offered by the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition at slobikeed.org. Joining the Bicycle Coalition by going to slobikelane.org is a constructive way to support efforts to improve the quality of life on the Central Coast through bicycling advocacy, education and inspiration.
Bike Month activities are posted on the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments' website at rideshare.org/bikemonth2013. It's not too late to dust off that bike in the garage and participate.
My plea to motorists: Pay attention! Put down that smartphone and other devices, avoid distractions and be alert for people who ride bikes on the road, especially before opening your car door or in blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic. Bicycles are a legitimate form of transportation and cyclists deserve your respect. And remember that distracted driving crashes are preventable.
Lea Brooks is a journalism graduate of Cal Poly. She recently returned to San Luis Obispo after living and working in Northern California for 30 years. She and her husband have been active in bicycle advocacy and advisory groups.


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Shock rocker turned director Rob Zombie has released the first ever image from his low budget horror The Lords of Salem, teasing "I will say that the scene that involves this face is very painful."
From the producers of Paranormal Activity and Insidious, "The story is about a local DJ who mistakenly unleashes a hellish curse on the town. 300 years earlier on the very streets of Salem that the townspeople walk on today, innocent folks were rounded up from their homes, convicted of being witches and sentenced to death. The Lords of Salem ran the town with an iron fist, but four witches who were tortured and killed in secrecy vowed that one day they would be back for revenge."
Cast has been tight-lipped thus far -- but we're digging.
I'm a pretty big fan of Robs visions. While this isn't very much for us to hang our hats on, I'm watching the development of this one very closely.
Looks cool but what is it? One of those iron maiden things?
"Cast has been tight-lipped thus far -- but we're digging."
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Canada Post has paused service in parts of B.C. because of the poor air quality caused by wildfires in the western United States.
The Crown corporation said Monday that it is suspending service for the rest of the day.
The following regions will not have deliveries on Monday:
- Fraser Valley (Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge and Mission)
- South Vancouver Island (Duncan, Sidney and Victoria)
- North Vancouver Island (Campbell River and Powell River)
- West Vancouver Island (Courtenay, Nanaimo and Port Alberni)
- Okanagan Valley and Similkameen regions (Kelowna and Penticton)
- Kootenay regions (Cranbrook, Castlegar, Nelson and Trail)
- Thompson, Nicola and Fraser regions (Vernon and Kamloops)
Delivery will resume once it is safe to do so, the company said.
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U.S. wildfire smoke: Metro Vancouver air quality still a 10+ as advisory remains in place
The sky in Metro Vancouver remained full of smoke Monday, at a 10+ on the air quality scale. A public advisory has also been in place for a week.
Smoke is extensive across south and central B.C., Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga said, and it will likely hold at least through Tuesday due to a lack of rainfall and insignificant airflow.
The weather could clear up later in the week, with some rainfall expected.
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Business models
Finding new markets & revenue streams
Business Model disruptions will arise as companies leverage digital technologies to find new markets, business models and revenue streams.
Our vision
By 2020, we expect to see much greater levels of collaboration and co-operation across business eco-systems, as conventional enterprise boundaries become ever more constraining in a world where context, connection and responsiveness are the expected norms.
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The increasing importance of the Economy of Data in a B2B context will result in greater interaction between cross business processes. This will give rise to Intelligent Networked Enterprises eco-systems that are able to collectively adapt to market requirements. We will see flexibility not only in production facilities, but also in the employee skill base with the rise of the so-called 'Gig Economy' helping to ensure the right talent is deployed as required.
New Digital Blended Business Models will emerge that are able to reflect an evolving mix of traditional and digital economies.
We expect to see the Digitalization of Energy through predictive and adaptive control networks that balance supply, demand, cost and sustainability factors.
Technologies like Blockchain may offer completely new means of enforcing and verifying ''contractually binding exchanges in essentially trustless business relationships".Read More & Download PDF
Emerging & evolving technologies
Data, connectivity and partnerships are enabling digital and digital-blended business models. Common Industrial Data Platforms will drive network effects in the B2B world.
Intelligent networked
In 2020 the "intelligent networked enterprises" organised in business ecosystems will make the B2B world thrive.
Almost every process, product or service will become digitally enabled, which will lead to the creation of an information enabled economy, offering enormous opportunities that the business world hasn't seen before. Enterprises have to truly understand and internalize the Economy of Data life cycle.
Doing so will help identify opportunities to transform their internal business, supply chain and innovation processes; leading to improved and new products, services and business models. It requires a redefinition of corporate strategy on the one hand and the explicit use of data and technology on the other, combined with a vision of how to add value in a more business ecosystem driven world.
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In the last decade, new and disruptive business models (like those underpinning Uber and AirBnB) have risen to prominence in BtoC interactions.
Digital businesses tend to have lower and more flexible cost bases than their traditional counterparts, giving them greater business agility and an ability to rapidly expand in response to demand. However there are a number of digital principles that can be effectively deployed in more traditional business environments, creating Digital Blended Business Models that exploit the best of both worlds.
Supply chain collaboration and service co-creation will be key features of emerging supplier eco-systems – these will be enabled by B2B platforms that will facilitate secure and efficient data and process interactions. Companies need to learn to handle the schizophrenia of collaboration AND competition.
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Energy has always been a key element for progress. But accelerated change and exponential growth demand that, for sustainable progress, humanity breaks with its old energy models.
Change is driven by a multitude of converging trends in the Energy landscape, which create important challenges to the business of existing companies (diversification of energy sources, erosion of margins in traditional business; a stricter transnational regulatory environment, and the need to engage a more sophisticated and demanding consumer).
Business reinvention starts at the bottom, with profound changes in how energy networks are controlled. They will evolve towards a fully-distributed "Fractal" Grid Supervision.
Network operation will combine real-time analytic intelligence at the Edge of the Network with global "situational awareness" supervision; this will be closely integrated with High Performance Computing simulation and forecasting. Security will be based on distributed models, too. And workers will use Augmentation Technologies (Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality, Wearables, Robots) in the field routinely.
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Digital Transformation in utilities – Taking time to look beyond the day-to-day
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Blockchains are a form of distributed and cryptographically secured public ledger.
What is really interesting is that the sequence of transactions they record is verified by consensus amongst its network of users – No trusted intermediary is required. Use cases in the digital economy are almost limitless.
Personal Healthcare records can be securely held within blockchain transactions allowing easy access to accurate patient histories.
Software code embedded in blockchain can ensure correct execution of contractual agreements, perhaps enforcing digital rights management for 3D print files.
Many government processes could be made much more cost effective by using blockchain protocols. However issues such as scalability and sustainability will need to be addressed before this exciting disruption reaches its full potential.
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This New Yorker makes up to $540 a day driving for Uber, Juno and Lyft from CNBC.
Knowing folks who drive for companies like Uber and Lyft (like we all do at this point), does anybody know if the fares are really fattening pockets out here in these streets though?
Watch and learn.
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A complete archive of Pakistan's Education news releases since 2007
BIEK announced Intermediate Pre-engineering group result
Karachi, Aug 28: Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) controller of
examination on Thursday announced the result of Higher Secondary
Certificate Science Part-II, Pre-Engineering. As per result statistics,
a total of 28,472 candidates were registered and 28,239 appeared in the
exam. However, 15,525 candidates passed the exam, making 54.98% the
pass percentage. The BIEK also announced the result of Higher Secondary
Certificate Science General Group Part-II. As per result statistics a
total of 2,066 candidates were registered and 2,053 appeared in the
exam. However, 1,084 candidates passed the exam, making 52.80% the pass
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Half of future engineers fall at the first hurdle
Karachi: The results of Intermediate pre-engineering group were announced on
Thursday with the pass percentage standing at a dismal 55 percent.
the total 28,472 registered candidates, 28,239 took the exams and only
15,525 could pass all their papers, according to the gazette issued by
the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) for Higher Secondary
School Certificate (HSC) part-II Science Pre-Engineering (Class-XII).
21,153 male students had registered for the annual examinations but
20,974 sat for their papers. Only 11,476 candidates cleared the
examinations with a pass percentage of 54.72 percent. A total of 1,233
students bagged A-1 grade whereas 2,402 candidates got an A-grade. The
number of students with a B-grade stood at 2,865 while 3,025 candidates
passed with a C-grade. Another 1,831 students managed a D-grade and 120
pupils cleared their papers with an E-grade.
Meanwhile, 7,265 female candidates took the papers and 4,049 cleared all of them. The pass percentage stood at 55.73 percent.
them, 470 girls secured A-1 grades while 1,005 students achieved an
A-grade. Another 1,139 students managed to secure B-grade whereas 1,065
candidates cleared their papers with a C-grade. A total of 365 female
students got D-grade while five passed with an E-grade.
Results of at least 45 students were withheld for using unfair means, the BIEK controller of examinations said.
of the total 215 registered educational institutions, 95 colleges
achieved above 50 percent results while 47 colleges secured results less
than 50 percent and above or equal to 30 percent. Around 29 colleges
produced results less than 30 percent and above or equal to 20 percent
whereas 44 colleges and higher secondary schools secured less than 20
percent results.
The theory examinations were held from April 22 till May 16 while practical examinations continued up to July 7.
General science group
Similarly in the general science group, the overall pass percentage stood at 53 percent.
Out of the total 2,066 registered candidates, 2,053 sat for the papers and only 1,084 were declared successful by the BIEK.
total, 1,079 male students took the annual exams in the group and 505
were declared pass. The pass percentage for male candidates came to
46.80 percent. Only eight male students achieved the coveted A-1 grade;
54 candidates managed an A-grade; 108 students secured the B-grade; 202
students cleared their papers with the C-grade; 128 students passed with
the D-grade; while five pupils achieved the E-grade.
candidates did marginally better than males with 974 appearances and
579 passing grades. The pass percentage was 59.45 percent. Thirty-three
female candidates bagged the A-1 grade; 175 secured an A-grade; 323
B-grade; 386 C-grade; 162 D-grade; while five students cleared their
exams with the E-grade.
Out of the total 72 registered
colleges and higher secondary schools for the general science group, 39
education centres secured over 50 percent results. Fifteen colleges
secured between 50 and 30 percent; three colleges managed to achieve
between 30 and 20 percent; whereas 15 institutions managed a percentage
less than 20.
SSUET deadline to submit admission forms
Karachi: The Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) announced
September 22 as the last date for submission of admission forms for the
coming academic year.
The admission test will be held on
September 28 at the Karachi Expo Centre. Candidates will appear in
admission tests for 10 disciplines, an SSUET spokesperson said on
SSUET Chancellor Adil Usman gave directives to
ensure transparency in the admission process. He urged the management to
strictly follow the deadline and asked them to not accept application
forms after the date has lapsed.
To review the progress of
the ongoing admission process, a meeting was held by Vice Chancellor
SSUET Prof Dr Syed Jawaid Hassan Rizvi. Keeping in mind the law and
order situation, security arrangements at the campus were also reviewed
in the meeting.
Deadline extended for Class-IX admissions
Karachi: The board of secondary education Karachi (BSEK) on Friday announced that
the deadline for the submission of enrolment forms for Class-IX has been
extended till September 12.
According to the secretary
BSEK, Hoor Bi Mazhar, candidates for science and general group (regular)
could submit their enrolment forms for annual examinations-2015 without
late fees up till September 12.
Students are directed to
pay only Rs175 as enrolment fee and Rs40 for the form. Any school or
individual found charging more than this stipulated amount must be
reported at the Board Office she said.
She further said
that the extension was allowed to facilitate students as many could not
submit their forms due to varying holidays. The news
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Shopping in Goa
Shopping in Goa is an unforgettable experience to say the least. It is not just about visiting some mall or supermarket for certain brands. Goa shopping is an attraction in itself. Mackies Flea Market is one of the most famous places around here for shopping in Goa. Many a tourist can't stop raving about shopping in Goa after visiting places like Arpora Saturday Night Market, Simona Bassi Jewellery, and Anjuna Beach Flea Market. It is an old tradition among the tourists visiting Goa to check out these popular markets. You just cannot afford to miss these markets and shops. Make a big wish list as you can shop for local handicrafts, spices, clothes, footwear, artificial jewellery, leather accessories, clay items, beachwear, and more. Saturday Night Bazaar at Arpora offers carpets, embroidery works, hammocks, etc. These cool markets in Goa are a paradise for bargains!


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Opening on October 2nd is director Ruben Fleischer's feature debut "Zombieland". Since I've been covering the film extensively here on Collider, you should be very familiar with the movie. But if you missed our previous coverage…here's my video blog about being on the set in Atlanta and here's on set interviews with director Ruben Fleischer, Emma Stone, Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson.
Now that I've finally seen the finished film, I'm happy to report I laughed my ass off in the theater and I can definitely recommend the movie. Also, the film has one of the best cameos I've seen and if you see "Zombieland" with an audience, you're in for a great time. Anyway, to get you ready for the movie, we've been given 5 clips and 7 TV spots. Check them out after the jump:
Here's the synopsis:
Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.
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A new 2-part OU/BBC series – the two programmes were shown at 9pm on consecutive nights, Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th April. (Note, BBC One Wales showed the second programme at 10:40pm on Tuesday 4th.) Available to view on iPlayer until the end of April.
The series was commissioned for the University by OMIL, the OU Nominated Academics are Tyrrell Golding, Dr Naomi Holford and Andy Rixon, and the Media Fellow is Fernando Rosell-Aquilar.
Since the year 2000 the BBC has followed the lives of 25 children born across the UK, to find out what makes us who we are. Now aged 16, Professor Robert Winston and Professor Tanya Byron chart the incredible transformation that has taken place since the last series.
In Episode 1, we explore how their changing brains and bodies influence this new age of discovery – from finding love and taking risks, to forming friendships and sexual identities. As our teenagers navigate the perils and pleasures of adolescence we uncover how our experiences at 16 can shape our lives forever.
Professor Robert Winston and Professor Tanya Byron follow our teens as they step out into the adult world, juggling 24/7 social media, changing families and their looming GCSE exams. Since our teens were born, the digital world has transformed around them. In a bold experiment we delve into our teenagers' phones to reveal the impact of constant connectivity on friendship, sleep and anxiety, and explore how they cope with the challenges of life, to build their dreams for the future.
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Biggest Developer Conference in the Philippines - DevCon Summit 2014 #DevelopersUnitePH
Manila, Philippines – Now on its 4th year, the Developers Connect Philippines or DevCon is holding the Biggest Developer Conference in the Philippines, the DevCon Summit 2014 #DevelopersUnitePH. With over 700 developers from all over the Philippines, this event will take place in November 29 at The Tents, 6F Alphaland Southgate Mall, Makati City.
The DevCon Summit is a whole day conference that aims to bring together developers nationwide to showcase the latest trends and opportunities in the Information Technology industry. Experts and practitioners from the local and international IT scene will gather as resource speakers and panelists to add value to participants by exploring important best practices, trends, tools and tricks for Android, iOS and the Web development.


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Best Group Award
Finally the Pussycat Dolls get it oh so right.
I love the soft neutral colours of both the dresses and make-up. Such a refreshing change from the S&M gear they usually wear.
Melody Thornton kind of upsets the balance for me in her 3 piece suit, but the other 4 are perfection.
Best Comeback/Most Improved Extensions Award
I knew she could do it. Britney Spears made a massive comeback last night collecting 3 awards for a blah song and a so so video, but what impressed me most is that she more than pulled her sh*t together.
Her extensions look like they weren't purchased from Jessica Simpson's HairDo line.
The shorten Atelier Versace Fall 2008 silver beaded dress was gorgeous, and reminded me of Britney of old.
Welcome back Brit Brit.
Best Glow Award
Ashlee Simpson is rumoured to be carrying twins, which apparently is the new thing in celebrity childbirth.
The red head took to the red carpet in a black draped empire-lined Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 gown, with a stunning train.
The dress has a mixture of Gothic chic and feminine elegance that looks so right on Mrs Wentz.
Best Mini Award
Ashlee Tisdale provided the little sparkly dress wearing a Roberto Cavalli strapless mini which was covered in white paillettes.
Nice Dress, Shame About The Hair Award
Pink's red and navy stripped Alexis Lamontagna Fall 2008 gown strapless gown, was stunning. I really fell in love with it.
I think the dress suited Pink, but I just did not like her hair.
Best Legs Award
Ciara showed off plenty of leg in her metallic Dolce & Gabbana dress, which she wore with Louboutin shoes, Jimmy Choo starred patent clutch.
Best Ass Award
Hurley brand ambassador and face of the line's new fall campaign, Bar Refaeli attended the show wearing a grey cotton tank dress custom-made for the model by Hurley. The dress did well to show off her best asset.
Bar kept her look on trend for fall by adding piles of statement jewels by Badgley Mischka.
Best Strapless Award
Nothing makes you feel young, cute and girly like a Bestey Johnson dress. And that is exactly how Jordin Sparks looked.
You Did Not Suck Award
Lauren Conrad is not my favourite person, but give credit were credit is due, she did look gorgeous in this white dress by Pogah Couture. I especially love the skirt of this dress.
She completed her look with silver Sergio Rossi heels, and a silver Kara Ross clutch.
Most Fashion Forward Award
Rihanna wore a black bustier with a Peter Pilotto Fall 2008 print shield skirt in vibrant green/yellow.
The skirt is the show stopper, as it is has a very futuristic feel to it.
She completes her edgy look, with a pair of white platformed t-bar heels.
Cute Shoes/Clutch/Nails Combo
The dress Victoria Justice is adorable, but how cute is she to have matched her shoes, clutch and nail colour? So cute.
Golden Girl Award
Audrina Patridge gold and peachy dress was suited to her golden tan. She wore her dress with a gold vintage clutch by Daniel Swarovski.
Best Theme Award
Katy Perry channeled Wonder Wonder. So cute.
Best Rock Chick Award
I love rock chicks in dainty dresses. Hayley Williams of Paramore wore a green Topshop vintage inspired dress, with a cute bow tie, torn tight and rubber platforms.


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I was amused, when I discovered the photo (below) of Joleene Naylor at flickr. But then I had my desillusion on the other side of the coin, when I read the article at "designtaxi" about the mass production of toys in China …
title="snorkel ducky says hello" by Jo Naylor, click on the picture to enter her galleries on Flickr
beyond the illusion
I was amused, when I discovered the photo (below) of Joleene Naylor at flickr. But then I had my desillusion on the other side of the coin, when I read the article at "designtaxi" about the mass production of toys in China …
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17 responses to "beyond the illusion"
The trail of comments on the link made interesting reading.
To think it started with a cute little duck! The posts/responses open up a whole can of worms as far as working conditions in many domains goes – the garment, food and chemical product industries are no better – as far as canadian heavy industry goes, yes, it is true that they often work in dangerous conditions but so do the many nurses and hospital workers in the same country who are understaffed, underpaid, overworked and exposed to "life-threatening" conditions over the long-term – if we cannot help the people in these pictures directly, we need to make a difference and start on our own doorstep by being proactive about working conditions, consuming less, sourcing/eating local and supporting our own community businesses. It's ludicrous to think that we will all stop buying "made in china" products but we can make better choices. Like an earlier post of mine says "Don't just sit there…"
"start on our own doorstep
by being proactive about
working conditions"!!!
yes, I had bad working conditions too –
but was not able to change anything.
That made me depressive…
But at least you tried! Just had a discussion in the car with my son about his generations' lack of decisiveness (in many arenas, not only work) – it all boils down to the level of engagement where doing something, anything, is better than waiting to see what everyone else will do or nothing at all which is the worst case scenario. Cross your fingers that this will change…
Interesting reading (the comments). The workers may sit there day after day doing a repetitive job, but then isn't that what factory work is usually about? And is it forced labor? Or, are these people doing these jobs of their own free will, to earn a living.
Peripatetic Eric
Interesting and thought provoking images. Dull, repetitive, mind numbing work is no fun either in China or any other country. Perhaps the differences lie in what protections and power the workers have and this of course varies from place to place. It makes me wonder, too, what people like this were doing in the years before the rise of Chinese manufacturing?
"…the differences lie in what protections and power the workers have…"
– actually some in Germany discuss, that workers for the Catholic church in Germany (in hospitals, Kindergartens etc.) have less rights than others … for example they are not allowed to join a labor unit; so some of certain stuffs decided to change from Catholic to Lutherian …
Reminds me of some of the places I worked when I was young (in the US). At one job I sat on rolls of poly and dropped CDs onto a conveyor belt all day.I used to pay fellow employees with chocolate to give me neck rubs. But the difference is probably that I made $7.50 an hour (this was 1998) and paid overtime (though it was mandatory) and would eventually get health insurance (I didn't last long enough to actually get that as some medical problems kicked in right about then). That kind of factory work can be so boring. It was the people you worked with that made the difference, if you had people you could joke with it would be okay, but people who were cold and stiff made for a horrible night.
Thanks for using my photo! 😀
thank you for your photo, Joleene –
and yes, you are right: "… people who were cold and stiff made for a horrible night…" – every time, when I tried to change a job, then I had to fight vs. mobbing – because the crowd is stupid and anxious, fearing penalties if they move …
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So, what happens when you can't access a building because you can't use the stairs. Stair chair lifts are not only for indoor use, but they are great for outdoor use as well. An outdoor stair chair lift is meant to give people who struggle with stairs an easy and safe and reliable access to different levels of a building from the exterior of the building. This of course provides freedom for anyone struggling with steps.
What happens is that the stair lift will travel along the track on the stairway.
These outdoor stair chair lifts are used in both residential and commercial settings. And they can be fit to either straight or curved, steep or shallow staircases, no matter the length or height of the stairway.
And they will make a useful and helpful addition to a building for those struggling with mobility issues. The stair chair lift tracks can be located on the left hand or right hand side of the stairs.
When they're designed for outdoor staircases, the stair lifts will consist of a powered carriage or a manual folding hinge track and a bridge to carry the user. Your chair stair lift may be wired into the electrical power of the building or they can even be battery operated. The rechargeable batteries are a nice option as the stair chair lift will still be able to work even if the power goes out. Outdoor stair lifts will generally include hinged armrests so that you can easily get in and out of the chair lift as well as a comfortable footrest. Often times you'll be able to adjust the seat height to ensure comfort for people of varying heights.
You'll want to find a trusted and reliable manufacturer from which to buy your outdoor stairlift, and find an experienced installer as a professionally designed and installed stairlift will be one of the most important quality-of-life purchases you'll ever make. You'll find numerous brands and models to choose from.
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I popped by a Public Information Session a few weekends ago at the Admiral Anson Bed and Breakfast. I've never stayed at the Admiral Anson, but it's a pleasant member of my neighbourhood with a well kept yard. As a fan of B&B's, I think I'd like it and although I've not slept there, I do recommend it frequently to family and friends and have heard no complaints. According to the website, rooms are offered at $45 – $75 a night – which is incredibly reasonable – beyond reasonable, to be honest, when plain Jane hotel rooms in this city go for an average of $100 a night. The owner of the Admiral Anson, Allan Greenwood, held the Public Information Session because he is seeking City approval for a three-fold application: a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for the existing home, approval for a secondary suite below in the basement, and the subdivision of his lot into two separate lots so he can construct another house.
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Heritage Revitalization Agreement
A lot of people associate New Westminster with old, heritage homes. The City of New Westminster has Heritage Revitalization Agreements (HRAs) in place with many of these homes. Julie Schueck (formerly MacDonald), the Heritage Planner for the City of New Westminster, says these are "legal documents that outline the City's and the homeowners' responsibilities" and that they become a part of the title of the properties. HRAs are written to suit each individual property and are therefore very powerful and flexible. It's not an easy task to get an HRA adopted, either. "Depending upon timing, and all things going well, it can take anywhere from 4-6 months. That's if everything goes well and nothing requires revisions," says Schueck.
The Admiral Anson was built in 1915 for Robert A. Moir and his family. The house's size and design is relative to the booming wartime fishing industry in which Moir was employed in and evidently doing well. The house was built in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood, one of the very few neighbourhoods that today has a city-adopted action plan. Currently there is a temporary city-wide moratorium on the adoption of new HRAs except in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood because of that existing Action Plan. Schueck is working on the final touches of a document for the city to adopt that will outline the standards and policies for the use of HRAs, and once adopted, will be used for future HRA applications in all neighbourhoods.
Secondary Suites
My co-author Will already touched on secondary suites in a previous post. The second part of the Admiral Anson's application is the approval of a secondary suite in the basement of the existing home. Although renting a basement isn't a new notion, it wasn't until 1998 that New Westminster developed an official policy on secondary suites. Additionally, a draft of an Affordable Housing Strategy is currently on the books awaiting approval. (Edit February 27th: originally I couldn't find it on their website and mentioned as much here, so thanks to Lil Ronalds, the Policy Planner for the City, for forwarding the link my way). New Westminster has several initiatives already in place to ensure the rental stock stays high. One such example is a city-wide moratorium on the conversion of rental apartments to strata properties.
Infill House
The third and final part of the Admiral Anson application is the subdivision of the lot and the building of a new contemporary style 2,000-ish square foot home, a home Greenwood intends to occupy himself. This is a whole new house in what was formerly a yard – not just a restoration or renovation of an existing building – so this is likely to be the part of the application that gets the most raised eyebrows. Infill housing such as this is one of the strategies listed in the Brow of the Hill Action Plan, and also in the draft of the Affordable Housing Strategy. Infill housing is a new-ish concept here in the Lower Mainland although some builds have been approved and have gone ahead in other urban settings such as the Strathcona neighbourhood in Vancouver.
The proposed new home is planned for the downward sloping back corner of the lot. While passers-by on 3rd Avenue itself will likely hardly notice the 14 feet of proposed house peeping around the existing home, an adjacent multi-family complex overlooks the Admiral Anson's backyard, and their view of a backyard full of grass and trees will change, if approved, to that of a house. However, unlike other communities, current New Westminster bylaws do not prevent a home owner from removing trees, so even if a proposed infill home is not built on a person's lot, the trees could still go.
The house Greenwood is proposing has some interesting environmental considerations built into its design. A butterfly style roof (a roof with higher eaves than centre point), for example, allows for better penetration of natural light, and although the original construction plans currently don't call for it, the roof design does allow for the future installation of a green roof. Greenwood and Eric Pattison, the designing architect, intends for this new home to be "the greenest house in New Westminster," and, quips Pattison, they "are not just talking about the paint."
Other environmental aspects of this design include rainwater collection, EnergyStar appliances, PowerSmart lighting, natural gas heating, and interior finishes such as bamboo or cork and low-VOC paints.
Looking to the Future of This Old House
Anyone hoping to get a proposal such as Greenwood's approved by the city has a long and expensive way to go for all the necessary approvals. After officially submitting a proposal including architectural drawings to the city, first stop is a review by the Advisory Planning Committee. Next is the Community Heritage Committee for review. These two groups will make recommendations to Council. Preliminary approval is given by Council, and terms of the HRA are drafted and negotiated by the city and the owner. The agreement is given its first and second readings, and a public hearing, if required, occurs at the third reading. The City has a useful guide for how this all goes down, although in the near future, the process will likely be revised to also include a review by the local Neighbourhood Residents' Association. The last step after a public hearing (if it was required) is the fourth and final reading, and it is at this point an HRA can be adopted.
Whether it warms your heart or repulses you or something in the middle, applications for infill housing – garage conversions, carriage houses, and the like – are something we are likely to see more of in the future. As the real estate market continues to be volatile, people are looking for ways to increase value in an economically smart way and suburban cities across Canada are struggling for ways to encourage the retention of single detached dwellings to improve the appearance of their streets without sacrificing places to put booming populations. Where other dwellings are in relation to our own is something that isn't just about buildings – it's about our own personal bubbles and our ideas of what "too close" is. Greenwood and others who follow are likely to get their share of oppostion, but they may also get people thinking "You know, I could do that in my backyard."
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For more information on the Admiral Anson's proposal or to find out more about Heritage Revitalization Agreements, Infill Housing or Secondary Suites, you can contact the City of New Westminster's Planning Department at 604-527-4532.


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Confirmation is the ceremony at which Christians confess their faith and are acknowledged as being prepared to receive the Lord's Supper.
We have two ways to be confirmed in faith here at St. Paul's.
Youth Confirmation
Confirmation Instruction is a three-year, pastor/staff minister-led training program for youth in grades 6-8. By studying Bible History and basic Bible teachings, as summarized by the six chief parts of Martin Luther's Small Catechism, this instruction prepares students for a public profession of faith and communicant membership at St. Paul's.
Children attending St. Paul's Lutheran School have this class as part of their school day. For students attending public schools, the class is offered on Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 p.m. Click the links below to see details specific to each group. You can also contact Dr. Joel Nelson, St. Paul's Director of Discipleship at 414-422-0320 ext. 145 or for more information about enrolling your child in Confirmation classes.
- Confirmation Instruction Program for Students in St. Paul's Lutheran School
- Confirmation Instruction Program for Students in Public Schools
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Adult confirmation is far less formal than our youth confirmation ceremonies as pictured below. Adults and high school youth who wish to become members of the congregation are invited to attend the Bible study Following the Promise in which they are introduced to the basic teachings of the Bible and the Lutheran Church. At the conclusion of the study, participants are received into membership through private confirmation. Contact us for more information.
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Theme dinner in pushkar
Mehfil Theme:
The Pushkar Bagh offers "Mehfil" (Theme Dinner)- At the open courtyard with building illumination. Men are provided with colorful turbans & women with colorful ethnic dress. Guests are greeted with garlands and the "tikka" ceremony is performed. Afterwards relax to the music of the "folklore" while you sip a gin based welcome drink. Guests are then directed towards the venue, followed by classical / Rajasthani dances, drinks can be ordered & served while dance performance is on. Thali dinner is served on bajots (low tables) Elaborate dinner menu including specialty Indian and mughalai preparations served by traditionally attired staff.
Traditional Rajput wedding :
The guests are divided into two groups to form bride and grooms sides. A traditional ceremony is arranged one couple from the group is chosen as bride and groom. The men are dressed in white kurta pajama and colorful turban; ladies are dressed in colorful Rajasthani dress or Salwar Kameez with colored scarf. Building is beautifully illuminated, brat processing with groom on horseback is led by other men and decorated camels, and Horses band flaming torches and musicians. On arrival of Barat party at bagh they are received by ladies, welcome drinks are served groom is then led to marriage ceremony venue which is beautifully decorated with flowers & ferry light in the middle of the garden and bride follows later. All other group members are then seated on the mattress and bolsters all around the venue in the garden. A Hindu Pandit then performs the rituals and commemorates the marriage ceremony, while cocktails, drinks and snacks are served followed by gala dinner served on low tables. The dinner ends with fire works display Photographer / Video man can be arranged on request. The newly wed couple is then escorted to the suite decorated with flowers.
Typical village dhani dinner:
Authentic Rajasthani dinner is served in rural style with traditional ceremony arranged before the dinner followed by local entertainment and folk dances during the evening.
Grand Royal welcome :
Grand Royal Procession Welcome" - This theme recreates the ambience of the welcome accorded to a victorious Rajput warrior. The entire driveway to the resort is lined with caparisoned Elephants, horses and Camels. Elephants with trunks raised in salute, accompany guests who are taken in royal carriages or on Elephant back to the resort. A band of musicians and horseman precede the procession amidst a shower of rose petals. Valets drape each lady with a "duppatta" (shawl) and the gentlemen are dressed up is "safas" (Rajasthani turbans. Guests are greeted with garlands and the "tikka" ceremony is performed. Afterwards relax to the music of the "shehnai" while you sip a gin based welcome drink. This popular theme is a combination of the Royal Welcome and Rajasthani folk dances. An elaborate bar-be-cue set up on the lawns of the hotel, accompanies the celebrations and a grand fire works display
Away from the hustle and bustle of city life enter into a village created at the old house of Rajasthani traditional family. At the entrance Ladies dressed in Rajasthani costumes with arti, tikka, and garlands welcome the guests. Folk dance by local artists welcomes you further for this royal night.visit the bazaar, Banglesmaker, potter, blacksmith, sword maker, puppeteer, painter displaying and selling their products. The snake charmer, astrologer & palmist are also there to draw attention. Then step into the dining area where original Rajasthani village delicacies are served while the folk dancers entertain & enjoy and celebrate at the up as one of streets. Guests sit down for dinner on mattresses, with royal food served by service staff dressed in traditional attire on "bajots"(low tables), in "thalis". The street side dishes being cooked right in front of you. Relish the "tawa" (griddle) and "kadai"delicacies, snacks, and puffed bread or savor the "daal", "subzi" & "pudi"-pulses, vegetables and puffed bread. Gulp it with drinks from the local liquor shop, For desserts, Indian sweets being made at the 'mithaiwala"(sweet seller) or have some fresh fruits from the fruit vendor. Finish it all with some 'paan' (sweet betel leaf preparation) from the "paanwala" To entertain through the dinner in a novel way, you have the Hindi film music being played at the Paan shop, as it happens in the streets. At the end of evening the guests are accorded a royal see off.


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Last week: Nailed It!!! – Wow, what a Saturday it was. No matter where you were it was good along the lakeshore at some point.
Tally So Far: Nailed It! – 13, Close –10 Way Off – 1
Today: Light winds out of the east. Not going to be good for kiteboarding.
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Saturday: Another day of light east wind. Great weather for doing anything but a wind sport on Lake Michigan!
Sunday: Light wind out of the south. Not quite enough for a light wind session,
I feel like I'm in California lately with the weather we have been having. I'll take mid 70's in the afternoon and 50's at night anytime. The downside is this high pressure system has been lacking any wind. However, I think next week is going to be a little more unsettled and should bring some wind somewhere at least! And fall is officially here.
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Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Squash
The perfect balance of healthy and tasty.
PREP — 10 Minutes COOK — 45 Minutes
TOTAL — 55 Minutes SERVINGS — Four
• 2 Acorn Squash, halved and center scooped out
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 small Poblano Chile Pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 clove Garlic, grated
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tbsp Schultz's Gourmet Seasoning
• 2 cups Chicken, shredded
• 1 cup Black Beans
• 1 cup Corn Kernels
• 5 oz. Red Enchilada Sauce
• 5 oz. Schultz's Gourmet Chipotle Cooking Sauce
• 1 cup shredded Cheese
• 1 avocado, sliced for garnishing
• Fresh cilantro and sour cream for topping
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place acorn squash halves flesh side up on a baking pan. Brush with 1 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until centers are softened.
3. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan, heat remaining tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add poblano and cook, stirring occasionally until the peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and Schultz's Seasoning and cook an additional 3 minutes, stirring.
4. Add chicken, enchilada sauce, Schultz's Chipotle Cooking Sauce, corn kernels and beans to saucepan. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
5. If you like cilantro, you can stir 1/2 cup fresh cilantro into the chicken mixture.
6. Fill the centers of each squash half with the chicken and top with shredded cheese. Bake until the cheese is lightly golden and melted, 15-20 minutes.
7. Garnish with avocado, sour cream and cilantro.
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Where to from here?Thursday, September 13, 2012
Needing to decide on a short, as in probably just a weekend, overseas holiday. A cheap one, so probably not outside Asia. Where should I go?! Any recommendations?
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You can go to Tioman island (Malaysia) ! I've been there and it was great! you can enjoy nature, picturesque views and a sandy beach... mmm, wanna go back there...ReplyDeleteReplies
Ah, good idea! Thanks Alyona, will keep that in mind :) I've been to Malaysia before, but only to Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. Would love to visit Russia one day, too!Delete


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environment Politics: Barack Obama denialists idiots Republican obstructionism
by Warren
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Brighter Planet
Year 4, Month 2, Day 18: Hey Now Baby, Get Into My Big Black Car
The Palm Beach Post wonders if the President is gonna go there:
Climate change — a topic absent from last year's presidential campaign — has slipped so far down the nation's to-do list that stakeholders have taken to counting how often the president even utters the phrase.
So when President Barack Obama mentioned climate change in his inaugural address Jan. 21, those observers cautiously took notice. Now they are waiting to see whether the president mentions climate change again in his State of the Union address Tuesday.
"If he were to talk about it regularly, then it would matter," said Theda Skocpol, professor of government and sociology at Harvard, who recently published articles on climate change policy during the president's first term. "Public opinion researchers have found that public opinion decays really fast, so you have to keep at it."
Read the comments on the article and get seriously depressed. Sheesh. February 9:
A storm of unprecedented size hammers the East coast of the USA, destroying towns and causing billions of dollars' worth of damage. A giant snowstorm drops two feet of snow on the Northeast, leaving half a million people without power. Drought cripples our agriculture; last year is confirmed as the hottest in recorded history — and yet there is still a question as to whether climate change deserves presidential recognition? How bizarre.
Think of it this way: if a terror attack destroyed thousands of homes, wrecked infrastructure, crippled huge sections of the power grid, and threatened the continued safety and productivity of our agriculture, politicians and media would be beating the war drums night and day. But when the same wreckage is a consequence of our addiction to oil, those voices are curiously silent.
There is still hope to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, but there is no time to lose, and none to waste. Conservative commentators who treat "global warming" as a laugh line are on the wrong side of science, and the wrong side of history.
Warren Senders
Excellent analogies, as usual, Warren! I hope many read your letter, and think about climate change differently, (if they were obtuse about it before, I hope it changes their minds).


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Have you been getting into the latest American Horror Story: Hotel? We're completely hooked.
The series is set in the enigmatic Hotel Cortez, Los Angeles, home to a mysterious group of guests who never seem to leave.
If you're keen to spend the night in a real-life Hotel Cortez, we've found some of Australia's creepiest haunted hotels. Book a room if you're brave.
Usually the scariest thing when staying at a motor inn is the state of the bedspread (do they ever get washed?).
But at the Port Arthur Motor Inn you'll have to worry about more than just stains on the carpet.
Port Arthur is thought to be one of the most haunted locales in all of Australia – with spooky sightings dating back as far as the late 1800s. As the only hotel located within the grounds of the old penal settlement you'll be sleeping in the heart of the place that once had a reputation for being 'hell on earth'.
The Q Station hotel sits within the site of the former Quarantine station overlooking Sydney Harbour. During operation from 14 August 1832 to 29 February 1984, passengers were held there to protect the colony from outbreaks of bubonic plague, Spanish influenza, smallpox, typhus, scarlet fever and yellow fever. Over 500 people died on the site and it's believed that many of them never left.
Tour groups report seeing the apparitions of patients and staff, including a little girl with pigtails who sometimes leads people along by their hand or hides behind bushes.
This historic, 200-year-old English style pub is Australia's oldest continuously licensed pub. And with a legacy that long there's sure to be a few skeletons in the closet.
Room six of the Montagu Street hotel is said to be haunted by a small girl who fell down the stairs. The "ghost room" is now furnished with only a small bed and chair, but it's apparently it's very popular with guests.
As well as the haunted room, there's also a hidden tunnel underneath the pub that was used to surreptitiously transport patients from boats on the Derwent River to the Royal Derwent Hospital (originally New Norfolk Insane Asylum).
This Sydney hotel is apparently haunted by the spirit of a sailor who hangs out in room number eight. Guests report waking up in the middle of the night with the feeling of pressure on their chest, and some women have said they've seen a man standing at the end of their bed.
The hotel was once a barracks for sailors, before temporarily becoming a hospital. During renovations, staff said they heard footsteps going up and down the stairs all night "like an army going up and down".
Maybe all those ghosts in the night are just up walking about because they don't have a Sleeping Duck mattress to lie down on. If you're woken by strange apparitions then make sure you order a King size mattress so there's room enough for everybody (and every no-body).
Torin loves all things about the bedroom and given that we spend a third of our lives in bed, it's therefore all the more crucial that our bedroom should be as beautiful – and practical – as possible.
At Sleeping Duck we're committed to providing the best night sleep possible.Customise now
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Snapshots from Rock Brook's 2018 Holiday Luncheon!
Rock Brook recently kicked off the holiday season with its annual Holiday Luncheon. The theme this year was "T'was a Night Before Murder", a whodunnit style show at the Washington Crossing Inn in Washington Crossing, PA. Attendees were given a chance to solve the crime and a few were even cast in the live show! View the gallery of our team enjoying the show, a delicious meal, and great company below.
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Back to Renewable
Solar Hot Water systems often referred to as Solar Thermal uses the power of the sun to heat up transfer fluid inside the solar collectors which are usually installed on the roof of your home or office.
A pump then circulates this fluid through your Hot Water Cylinder inside the property giving you free Hot Water.
Solar Hot Water panels are compatible with most existing hot water systems however, you may need a new cylinder fitted with two coils and Ideally it should be large enough to hold two days worth of hot water.
Results from trials by the Energy Saving Trust show that a well designed Solar Thermal installation if correctly used can produce up to 60% of a homes hot water requirements.
The system should provide most of your Hot Water requirements between April and September and can also make a worthwhile contribution outside of this period reducing the amount of energy used by your boiler or immersion heater.
You could also claim Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) for your installation, this is a government incentive that could provide you with money towards renewable heating costs in your home.
Payments are made for seven years and are based on the estimated heat demand of your home and the technology you have.
Homeowners, including self-builders and private or social landlords in England can apply however, new build properties will not normally be eligible. The only real exception is if you're building your own home.


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Keep Calm and Continue Stitching
I apologize for my lack of updating. It's much quicker to just upload a picture then to write, what I hope, is a fun summary of what I've been stitching. I don't think I'll have another update until before Otakon, which is July 27th to July 29th. I've been busy with a new job as well, so I've been stitching less. Here's what I've managed to get done in 3 months!
This was an awesome special order for Studio Nasu, who I met at magfest. The ninja is from the Gameboy version of Final Fantasy.
I worked on this piece for about a month, and it's 8 by 10 inches. It was a special order that was made for a game tester. I hope they liked it!
This is my favorite piece this year! I started working on it in February, and just finished last week. It's the second clock I've made, the first was my Sonic clock. I used every current Eevee-lution, and the first four Pokeballs for the main numbers. The edges were a little rough, so I finished it with some black ribbon. I'll be selling it at Otakon this year, but it'll be hard to part with!
MAGfest 2012!
MAGfest was great as always this year! Thanks to all of the fans who stopped by the table! I've been working on orders from the show nonstop, and it seems that the most popular thing are keychains.
It's been a busy month for me, but now that's it's after Christmas I can show you all of my hard work! This is a special order for the lucky Michael. It has 14 different sprites of Setzer from Final fantasy 3/6 around his name and is stitched in a 5 by 7 inch area. He then framed it in the 8 by 10 inch frame. This took me about a month, and it's the first project I've finished with no mistakes!
Also for my east coast fans I'll be at Magfest again! I even have a super nifty flyer this year. If you see me there, it'll even have a coupon attached!
See you next year!
Holiday Rush!
A few new updates for the month, mostly holiday orders, and boy am I swamped!
Here's the super awesome swap gift I received from $n0wflake! The sprites around the edges are from Okami and she used my Facebook logo for the main piece. I'm hoping to have it framed at my table for Magfest this year, it's the coolest banner I've ever seen!
This is part of a commission I'm working on. The two sprites are Beam Kirby from Super Star Ultra and Megaman from Battle Network.
This is another commission, this time it's Cinccino from Pokemon!
Wow, it's a little dusty in here. Sorry about that, I've been using Facebook so much for updates, but don't worry I haven't forgotten about this! I'll be using more for monthly updates, that way it'll be more regular. I've been stitching mostly commissions, but I'll post everything!
This is two sets of mages from Final Fantasy. The first set are keychains, the second are magnets.
Here's a Nyan Cat bookmark that was super fun to make. It's on sale in my Etsy store!
Here's the latest, my Sprite Stitch Swap gift. I sent it across the border to Canada, and my swap partner really liked it!
Meowth that's right!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by at Otakon! It went really well, and I can't wait for next year. In the meantime I finished a custom order for my Etsy shop and I'm working on another.
Pikachu Pile
Finally, the last piece of art for Otakon is done! I'll be displaying this and five others in the art auction. Here's the latest: it's in a eight by ten frame.
Here's the full list of items that will be at the auction:
Ranma and Genma from Ranma 1/2-starting price $50
Super Street Fighter 2 Character Select Screen-starting price $100
Ichigo from Bleach-starting price $50
Pikachu Pile-starting price $50
Tardis Sampler "It's Bigger On The Inside"-starting price $25
Change of Plans
Sorry for the wait, but (in Professor Farnsworth's voice) good news everyone! I sold one of the pieces I had queued up for Otakon so I'm working on another to replace it. I don't want to clutter up this site with too many work in progress pictures, so make sure to check out my Facebook page for all of the latest updates. I should be done in a few weeks, the outline's already finished.
Before I got started on that, I did manage to finish one more Mario enemy. Here's the bud of a piranha plant from SMB 3.
Final Fantasy and Mario Enemies
I've finished White Mage and Fighter, but I don't have the brown or yellow to make the other three. As soon as I can figure out why KG Chart is messing up colors so badly, I'll figure out the thread for those.
In the meantime I've started on another Mario set. This time it's his enemies, so far I have Bullet Bill and a spiny done.
NES Classics
Another set done! This time it's Link from the original Legend of Zelda. Also I've started working on the character from the first Final Fantasy. So far I have Red Mage done.
I'm trying something a little different with the bigger sprites. Instead of doing them on plastic canvas, they're done on regular fabric. That way everything stays around two inches. They seem to be working out okay, so I've started on Fighter and should have White Mage done next.
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After rediscovering an art taught to me by my grandmother, I decided to use it in the best way possible. By taking all of my favorite video game and comic book characters and immortalizing them in cross stitch forever!
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Paglo Labs, an IT search engine start-up, said Monday it will soon launch beta software that will allow businesses to scour and search all of the IT data from their networks, computers and security systems from a free, Web-based application.
The company said its Web-based Paglo application will crawl a company's IT infrastructure in several hours, depending on the size of the network and systems, and be able to report on a wide range of queries about the hardware and software within the systems.
"We enable IT administrators to capture all the information on the systems, network and users, then be able to search it and pull out results in simple text and rich quantitative data," said Brian de Haaff, CEO of the company. "Today's systems are stovepiped, which makes it difficult to look at things across the network." That effect, he said, hides the relationships between the different systems, which Paglo's search engine then helps to uncover.
The on-demand application will be free for users, he said. The Crawler component is open source, while the rest of the application is proprietary, according to the company. The Crawler runs on Microsoft's Windows operating system but can also gather information from systems running Linux, Unix or Apple's Macintosh operating systems.
The application is scheduled for a private beta later this month. Some 3,500 users at small and medium-size businesses were preregistered to try the application before the company had even launched it today, he said. "That's a good indication so far," he said.
The Web-based application will run on Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Firefox or Apple's Safari browsers.
The Paglo search data is then stored in the company's data center, where users can retrieve it. The data for each user is stored separately in secure systems, de Haaff said.
Paglo's software can't make repairs or change systems configurations. Those tasks remain with IT administrators using network and systems administration software.
"Paglo is not meant to replace other IT management systems, but to make them better," said Chris Waters, the company's chief technology officer. The software can analyze installed software and licenses, performance information, memory utilization, hard-disk storage space and other details, he said.
Paglo isn't the first company in this market niche.
San Francisco-based Splunk has been doing similar enterprise IT systems search for several years, including data search from any application, server or network device in real time.
Users can sign up for Paglo's private beta, which will go live by the end of the month, on the company's Web site.
Guy Creese, an analyst at the Burton Group in Midvale, Utah, said "it's indicative of search to find other types of content to search" beyond text, graphics and Web content.
"I think this is another example of that," Creese said. "I think it's useful because it ends up where we've sort of been trained to look at different IT systems for data. Something like this brings it all together."
Existing large-scale IT systems administration applications, such as Hewlett-Packard Co.'s OpenView, do these sorts of things, but are way too expensive and large for smaller businesses, he said.
At the same time, "even smaller businesses have gotten more pieces of gear" and can reap the benefits of such analyses, he said. "At this point, it's amazing the number of specialized search engines that are coming along."


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Low in fat, but big on taste, everyone wins with this comforting soup recipe!Submitted by CHEF_MEG
EXTREMELY GOODSubmitted by BB_WOLFE
Submitted by KRAVMAGAGIRL
I love to make this creamy soup for lunch. It's cheap, filling, packed with nutrients, and it doesn't take all day to make. My husband loves it and my kids like it depending on the day.Submitted by JDLANDER
Knephla means dumpling in German.Submitted by SHERRIDAWN
A hearty bread - a meal in itself!Submitted by PASTORSHEEPISH
A spicer version of boring Egg SaladSubmitted by BOOKBABE1
Frittatas are basically an open-faced omelet finished in the oven, perfect for a quick meal any time of day.Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES
Submitted by BROTONH
This recipe makes enough dough for 2-large pizzas. I'll often divide the dough in four and freeze smaller balls for use as calzones later!
*cooking time includes "rising-time"
*calorie count given is for 1/2 this recipe (one LARGE serving)Submitted by AMUNET_RA
Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides.Submitted by JENNLOVE
Think carrot cake, but without the guilt!Submitted by SQUIRRELLYPOO
Super scrumptious, spicy muffins! I got this off of Allrecipes.com, but omitted a few things, and added a few things to make it lower fat & calories, based on one of the reviewers who said they used less sugar and replaced the oil with applesauce.
Makes 12.
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On-Call Hey, hey, it's Friday! Which means frolicsome weekend fun is just a day away … if you can survive work and this week's instalment of On-Call, The Register's weekly column in which we recount readers' stories of jobs gone weird.
This week, meet "Wayne", who has an different sort of story because – unusually for On-Call - it ends very, very well.
Wayne's story begins with a trouble ticket asking for help with a server that sometimes switched itself off during the night. The server's UPS was utterly drained after these outages, yet it had been established that power to the building was not interrupted.
A couple of Wayne's especially clever colleagues had already checked it out, to no avail. Which made it Wayne's turn to try a diagnosis.
"I went to the customer and listened to all he had to tell me," Wayne recalls. "He was really upset and it took me long time to calm him down before he told me what I needed to hear."
Wayne's own observations could find nothing wrong with his colleagues' assessments. So he started tracing power lines.
The connection from server to UPS was fine. Ditto the link from the UPS to the power board … and then the connection to another power board. Wayne rightly disapproved of this arrangement, but figured it was a necessary kludge and kept following the wires until they went into a lowered ceiling.
So he started climbing until he found a power socket on the ceiling. Which he thought rather odd.
"Then it hit me," Wayne told us. "The outlet was used for the lights. When cleaners forgot to switch off the lights there was no issue." But when they flicked the switch they also, unwittingly, cut off the juice to the server.
A quick test later his diagnosis was proven correct. Wayne learned the problem was even the customer's fault – they'd moved the cabling into the ceiling for aesthetic reasons.
Which brings us to the happy ending.
Wayne says his customer gave him a nice bottle of wine and a lunch by way of apology. And then, every month for a while afterwards, "he would put in a (fake) trouble ticket and request me. Only to take me to lunch, knowing what crap I got almost every day dealing with customers."
Has a customer ever apologised to you? Or offered you a tasty thanks for your services? If so, write to me and your story could become a future edition of On-Call! ®


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The Klismos chair, based on an ancient Greek model, is the first piece in our new range of replica furniture. Further pieces, all inspired by our unique collection of antiques, include a coffee table after Emile Ruhlmann, a Thomas Chippendale garden seat, and a window seat in the style of Charles Heathcote Tatham (1772–1842). Made from sustainable hardwood with woven leather seats. The original Klismos chairs were created by the Greeks during the 6th Century BC and were the first chairs that allowed people to sit freely and in a relaxed, natural position. More than two thousand years after it was devised, the Klismos chair was revived during the late 18th and the early 19th Centuries. The form was revived again in 1906 when architect Emmanuel Pontrémoli recreated them for Théodore Reinach at Villa Kérylos in Beaulieu-sur-Mer overlooking the Mediterranean.
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Height 36½in (93.5cm) width 24in (61cm) depth 28in (71cm)


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Versace's White Lace Layered Dress is pure elegance. The opposing black and white pallet makes for a beautiful contrast that exudes nothing less than class. I'm head over heels in love with the irregular cut of the neckline here and have yet to see anything done like this before.
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We all know there's no such thing as perfect but if there was, the Classic MARC JACOBS studs would be pure perfection. The circular earring is simply composed with a blush pink-tone and embossed with a standard Marc by Marc Jacobs logo, this easily is the epitome of "less is more". Speaking of less— fortunately this investment won't lead to bankruptcy, seeing as they're reasonably valued at $48. The effortless design, moderate price and unintended subtleness gives me all the evidence needed to determine that this fashion find is undeniably worthy of a well deserved sale. In other words, BUY IT.
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Recently I had the pleasure of attending an exclusive event for CakeStyle. What is CakeStyle you ask? Only the most personalized and uber-fabulous online fashion service around. Whether you want to up the fabulosity to your wardrobe, find the perfect outfit for a wedding, discover threads that really compliment your personal shape, or just don't have time to pick out your own clothes, CakeStyle is your go-to online fashion savior. It's safe to say, this is the answer to your long awaited prayers.
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Louis Vuitton's Folies Pump is the sassiest suede peep toe to grace the runway for fall/winter '12. With a studded heel and peek-a-boo cutout accompanied by a dazzling bow atop (engraved with an LV of course) The Folies Pump is a product of fierce elegance. The amount of class this pump holds is unreal. These will surely dress up just about any old thing, which is exactly why they're unanimously place under BUY IT. Need them, want them, love them!
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With the weather getting so brisk, many of us would really like to leave home wrapped in our cozy comforters. Although wishful thoughts are always welcome, unfortunately, they don't always come true. So, for the time being, a little super hero inspiration will suffice to combat winter chills. The on and off "cape" trend is very similar to when ponchos were the most day to day worn style. Women of all ages resort to this over the head cover up for not only a more classy and unique look but also to hide that sinful kangaroo pouch many of us suffer from with holiday pies come at us like super villans on a war path. There's no better season than late fall for a cape to be paired with some skinnies and flats while on the go. Take advantage of this effortless look before the temperature says it's too late.
Retail therapy is meant to be just that – therapy, so who really wants to lug around a massive purse plus all of your fashion finds? Meet your new best friend: Dooney & Bourke's saddle bag from their fall '12 collection.
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Less is more when it comes to fur intertwined with fashion, unless you're Cruella de Vil or a nomad wandering Siberia – fur from head to toe just isn't a good look, so read carefully fur lovers. A hint of fur can breathe life into a simple, monochromatic outfit adding a pop of color and texture to your once plain Jane ensemble. The trick here is to know when an outfit is worthy of some fuzzy detail and what fur-accented piece works well with the rest of your look. I've seen so many fur-accented outfits that could look fabulous, that end up looking like a hot mess because of too much going on with the rest of the get up. Texture is key – since fur is highly texturized, its best to stick with materials that play down the idea of texture, for instance a fur vest with a silk blouse paired with cable-knit tights or dark skinnys and suede or cloth pumps. The fur vest is the shining star here, oozing with texture and UMPH while the silk blouse, cable-knit tights and skinnys shy away from the spotlight creating a perfect backdrop to display your fur. The same can be said with other accented fur clothing and accessories; for instance the Kenzo fall '12 line (displayed above) mastered the idea – taking a peach colored jacket with a matte finish and adding an over-sized mink collar. Less is more people, and the proof is in the pudding – fur has never looked this good, sorry J.Lo time to put away those chinchilla jackets you got from P. Diddy.
Good things come in threes right? If that's wrong, than BCBG just made it oh so right. In a blinged out gold finish and smooth rounded shape, three chunky gold rings connected through fine strands of curb chain are the makeup of BCBGMAXAZRIA's Signature Trio Ring. A toned down version of brass knuckles with a touch of class – this triplet ring set can be styled with your most rugged leather jacket and black combat boots. The amount of rings aren't the eye catcher here as we've seen that done before, it's how they're bound together that sparked the initial attraction of love at first sight. The connecting strands of curb chain add a feeling of playfulness; while still screaming bad-ass.
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You might as well refer to rain as fashion suicide, so you can thank the genius known as Valentino for making your rainy days ever so fashionable with this pair of boots from his REDValentino line. Forget your standard rain boots with that waxy rubber ducky look, the exterior of these boots are muted with a matte finish, playing down the idea they're even suited for the rain. The real eye catcher here though is the stitching; creating an illusion of leather or suede boots which in reality are made of rubber – the oversized bow and gold buckle don't hurt either. Fashion, quality and function make these REDValentino's worth the $195 investment for your dull rainy days. You can find them at Neiman Marcus.
Ciaté kicks standard nail polish to the curb and brings 3D flair to your nails with their Caviar Manicure. An eye-popping array of minuscule pearls featured in rainbow, mother of pearl or black make for the perfect accessory replacement with any outfit. Loose the bracelet and dress up your nails; add fun to your casual wardrobe with rainbow caviar and stay chic with mother of pearl or black. Application is short and sweet; apply caviar manicure over wet nails and you're done. Nail art never looked this good. Where is this magical creation hiding, might you ask? Sephora, retailing at $25.00 and we hear the bottle lasts – making this purchase worth the while.
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Acting on a pledge made in The Makimaniq Plan: A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction (November, 2011), government departments, Inuit organizations, and community groups formed the Nunavut Food Security Coalition.
The coalition held a symposium in Iqaluit, January 22 to 24, 2013, to focus on programs, policies, and initiatives that are most likely to impact on the food security of Nunavummiut.
The areas covered include country and market food access, local food production, community initiatives, life skills, and policies and legislation.
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STIRLING – Central Ontario's hemp decortication facility took a huge step closer to reality recently when three foreign investors pledged more than $2-million to join a company here in processing the crop.
President and CEO John Baker of Stonehedge Bio-Resources, Inc., said a processing facility will be built between Cobourg and Trenton which will process hemp into building and insulation materials.
U.K. investors have been processing hemp stalk or hurd into a building material. When blended with a lime-based binder, a bio-based composite building material is created which "locks up around 110kg of CO2 per m_ of wall. It provides one of the best value materials for low impact, sustainable and commercially viable construction."
Joining an anonymous U.K. investor in anteing up funds are Lime Technology Ltd, a pioneer in the development of hemcrete, and American Lime Technology
A huge opportunity exists in Canadian for hemp production, Baker says, because it is illegal in the U.S.
"Americans don't distinguish between hemp and marijuana like we do," Baker said during an interview with AgriNews.
"We've got our foot in the door. We have to move at lightning speed."
"The Quinte-Northumberland region of Eastern Ontario provides an ideal soil/climate resource on which to develop the hemp biomass sector. The region's proximity to … the Ontario/Quebec market corridor and to the eastern seaboard of the U.S.A., provides an additional competitive advantage," Baker said.
Stonehedge Bio-Resources will also process a pelleted fuel from the end by-product of its decortication process.
"This investment will lead to the creation of up to 27 new jobs in the region and create new opportunities for up to 200 farmers. These bio-based products signify the future of sustainable development and clean green technology by replacing products that cause serious environmental damage with innovative carbon negative alternatives," added Baker.
Baker has almost haunted central and Eastern Ontario for the past decade searching for, experimenting with and breeding feral hemp plots. Of the 25 strains he started with, he said 10 were retained, and of those, four are dominant in his processes.
Growing hemp in Ontario was legalized in 1998. Baker is looking for hemp with a high percentage of a woody core "compared to anything else on the market."
Stonehedge Bio-Resources Inc. is aimed at the carbon negative, sustainable, green building market.