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The Birr Year Review 2018 was officially launched in Dooly's Hotel on Friday evening.
Tony Hogan was MC at the launch and spoke extensively in Irish at the beginning, which is always great to hear.
Shane Smyth, President of Birr Lions Club, spoke thoughtfully and kindly. He said Birr Review is 18 years in existence and is an important part of the Christmas period in Birr. He said everyone involved should be very proud of delivering another fine edition. "It's a daunting task but every year you rise successfully to the challenge." Shane praised the hard work and perspicuity of the Editor Richard Kennedy. "It was good working with Richard on this," he remarked. "It was a joy to watch a master at work."
Shane said the Review is a packed book full of interesting articles, reports and photographs. "It amazes me every year the number of these Annuals sent worldwide to relatives and past residents of our beautiful town, helping each one of the recipients to reconnect with Birr."
He thanked the local businesses for their support again this year in placing their adverts for the magazine through the Lions Club. "The funds generated, kindly donated to us by Birr Review group, will greatly assist us in funding our yearly charity activities and help the Lions Club stay true to our motto 'caring for people, striving to help the youth, the aged and the under privileged, with the general aim of improving our community'."
Shane spoke of his pride of Birr and how fortunate its residents are to live in such a beautiful and heritage-rich town.
He said part of the Christmas routine for some residents "is buying a copy of Birr Review, reading it in your favourite chair, and going out to buy more copies for your family and friends!"
He referred to the great excitement and energy in Emmet Square and on Main Street for the Santa Train and the switching on of the lights. "Feeling the festive and happy atmosphere here in Dooly's and out in the centre of the town it feels like the Christmas season has started in the town."
"On behalf of Birr Lions Club I would like to wish one and all a very happy Christmas and a joyous New Year. Happy reading."
Richard Kennedy thanked Shane for his kind words. He said this annual Report of our town and environs is "a meeting place for the present, the past and the future. It is a capturing of the lives of the people of Birr at a moment in time. It is an annual showcase for every Club and Society in our area. It has become so much a part of the town that the build up to Christmas would seem desolate without it.
"Behind it all are the members of Birr Review who make this publication a success story. They are an inspiration, a small group who consistently, year after year, achieve something close to perfection. They are an example of what can be achieved when people take the step of being involved in their community.
"A very special thanks to Karen O'Grady for taking on the task of designing and compiling the magazine. Karen was a new member this year and she undertook a huge task. She has done a wonderful job. The magazine looks really great and has been expertly designed.
"A special acknowledgement goes to Camillus King for undertaking the school photographs, and Paul Barber for providing the beautiful cover photograph." He said Paul is a wonderful photographer who has been supplying the cover photograph for the magazine for several years. "Paul has that essential skill which all great photographers have, in that he can spot beauty and interest whereas the rest of us would just walk on by, without any regard.
"We are also grateful for the assistance given by Fox's Pharmacy and in particular Catherine for scanning photographs for this year's publication."
He said preparing the Review is a daunting task. "When people join the committee they quickly realise how much work is involved. We start about mid March, slowly building up material over the weeks and months. And then in October the work level significantly increases. After all that hard work this is the nice part when we have the finished product in our hands." Joking, he pointed out that there had been some discussions among members of the committee about grammatical issues such as the proper use of the comma, the proper use of the apostrophe and the overuse of the exclamation mark. "The overuse of the exclamation mark and the misuse of the apostrophe are like the Japanese Knotweed of English Grammar."
Tony Hogan concluded the evening's proceedings by calling the magazine a pièce de résistance, adding that it will be available in a number of outlets locally.
The other members of the Review committee include: Brian Kennedy, John Molloy, Anne O'Callaghan Rowan, Joe Keane, Denis Sheils, Garech Doorley, Mick Coghlan, Fred Boulton, Janine Wilson, Brian Hogan and Michael Donegan.


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Bristol, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/06/2015 -- With more than fourteen years in the digital marketing world for one of the most successful firms in the country, Paul Morris, a savvy SEO and web specialist has launched a new company, Superb Digital. Morris is offering SEO services in Bristol and the wider United Kingdom. Established in 2014, the business is already working with numerous clients up and down the country. While most of their clients are from the local area, others come from as far away as Kent and in sectors ranging from e-commerce through to professional services.
So, if one is wondering what sets this new company apart from the competition. Unlike many of the other SEO and web specialists in the country, Superb Digital is focused on providing the best experience and results for clients. They put an emphasis on personal relationships by meeting clients and prospects face to face. While most firms of that nature communicate online, this company is dedicated to putting minds at ease and explaining their processes thoroughly.
Why do modern businesses need to invest in SEO and other web services? Well, that's an easy one. In an ever more digital world, a decent online presence can be enough to boost sales and grow ones customer base. All competitors will focus their efforts online, and so anyone who fails to follow suit is guaranteed to lose out. Appearing in the best positions when ranking for chosen keywords and phrases could increase website traffic considerably.
About Superb Digital
Superb Digital provide the best services in SEO Bristol has ever seen. It is no surprise the firm is going from strength to strength. We have long awaited a local business that is capable of providing a personal approach to company bosses. Thankfully, that has now become a reality. Those who are not yet convinced about the benefits of online promotion should get in touch with them as soon as possible. No matter what questions or queries one might have, the team are always on hand to offer advice. They will also talk through the entire process and explain why using their services is so important. At the end of the day, most business owners spend thousands on marketing every year. Putting some money aside to deal with ones online presence is now essential.
If you would like to talk with the Superb Digital team and discuss their requirements, please visit their website. Alternatively, one might like to get in touch using the contact details listed below.
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Donor Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, or Myeloproliferative Disorder
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00049634
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : January 27, 2003
Last Update Posted : September 16, 2010
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RATIONALE: Giving chemotherapy drugs before a donor peripheral blood stem cell transplant helps stop the growth of cancer and abnormal cells and helps stop the patient's immune system from rejecting the donor's stem cells. When the healthy stem cells from a donor are infused into the patient they may help the patient's bone marrow make stem cells, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Giving colony-stimulating factors, such as G-CSF, to the donor helps the stem cells move from the bone marrow to the blood so they can be collected and stored.
PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is studying how well donor peripheral stem cell transplant works in treating patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, acute myeloid leukemia, or myeloproliferative disorder.
|Condition or disease
|Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders Leukemia Myelodysplastic Syndromes Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Diseases
|Drug: busulfan Drug: cyclophosphamide Drug: cyclosporine Drug: methotrexate Procedure: in vitro-treated peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
|Phase 1 Phase 2
- Determine the incidence of grades II, III, and IV graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia transformed from MDS, or myeloproliferative disorders treated with immunologically engineered, filgrastim (G-CSF)-mobilized, allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.
- Determine the incidence of graft failure, relapse, and transplant-related mortality by day 100 in patients treated with this regimen.
- Determine the incidence of chronic GVHD, in terms of number and duration of immunosuppressant therapies, in patients treated with this regimen.
- Determine the feasibility of partial T-cell depletion in G-CSF-mobilized peripheral blood stem cells.
OUTLINE: Patients receive conditioning with oral busulfan every 6 hours on days -7 to -4 and cyclophosphamide IV on days -3 and -2. Immunologically engineered, filgrastim (G-CSF)-mobilized, allogeneic peripheral blood stem cells are infused on day 0.
Patients receive graft-vs-host disease prophylaxis comprising methotrexate IV on days 1, 3, 6, and 11 and cyclosporine IV over 1-4 hours (orally twice daily when tolerated) on days -1 to 80 and then gradually tapered over 5 months beginning on day 81.
Patients are followed regularly through day 100 and then at 1 year.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 30 patients will be accrued for this study within 3 years.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|30 participants
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase I/II Study of Immunologically Engineered rhG-CSF Mobilized Peripheral Blood Stem Cells (PBSC) for Allogeneic Transplant From HLA Identical, Related Donors for Treatment of Myeloid Malignancies
|Study Start Date :
|January 2002
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|February 2007
- Incidence of grade II, III, and IV graft-versus-host disease
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Diagnosis of 1 of the following:
- Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that has advanced beyond refractory anemia (RA)
- RA with excess blasts (RAEB) (greater than 5% blasts)
- RAEB in transformation (greater than 20% but less than 30% blasts)
- Acute myeloid leukemia (greater than 30% blasts) that evolved from MDS
- Myeloproliferative disorder, including chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, agnogenic myeloid metaplasia, polycythemia vera, or essential thrombosis
- No chronic myelogenous leukemia with or without excess (greater than 5%) blasts
- Must have an HLA-identical, related donor
- 18 to 65
Performance status
- Not specified
Life expectancy
- At least 6 months
- Not specified
- Bilirubin less than 2 times upper limit of normal (ULN)*
- SGOT/SGPT less than 2 times ULN* NOTE: * Unless due to malignancy
- Creatinine no greater than 2.0 mg/dL OR
- Glomerular filtration rate at least 60 mL/min
- Cardiac ejection fraction at least 45%
- DLCO at least 60% of predicted
- HIV negative
- Human antimouse antibody negative
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Fertile patients must use effective contraception
- No other medical condition that would preclude study participation
- No hypersensitivity to cyclosporine
Biologic therapy
- No prior marrow transplantation
- No concurrent growth factors for 21 days after study transplantation
- Not specified
Endocrine therapy
- Not specified
- Not specified
- Not specified
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00049634
|United States, Washington
|Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
|Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104
|Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
|Seattle, Washington, United States, 98109-1023
|Study Chair:
|Ann E. Woolfrey, MD
|Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
|Responsible Party:
|Ann E. Woolfrey, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
CDR0000258137 ( Registry Identifier: PDQ )
|First Posted:
|January 27, 2003 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|September 16, 2010
|Last Verified:
|September 2010
chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
de novo myelodysplastic syndromes
essential thrombocythemia
polycythemia vera
previously treated myelodysplastic syndromes
refractory anemia with excess blasts
refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation
secondary acute myeloid leukemia
secondary myelodysplastic syndromes
chronic eosinophilic leukemia
chronic neutrophilic leukemia
atypical chronic myeloid leukemia
myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease, unclassifiable
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Myelodysplastic-Myeloproliferative Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Bone Marrow Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Precancerous Conditions
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antirheumatic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Alkylating Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Myeloablative Agonists
Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
Abortifacient Agents
Reproductive Control Agents


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How does the American Evangelical view the End Times? Well kids, it's convoluted. Bust out your charts and graphs and listen along with Pr. Bruss and Pr. Kerns. The simple truth of Scripture is better.
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Boots Opticians is one of the leading optical chains in the UK and we're still growing.
We're all about enriching the lives of every person who walks through our door; including yours. Bring your skills to a business that offers genuine career progression thanks to sheer diversity of practices and roles – and expect to be supported and developed from day one.


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Now You Can Manage Your Banner Ads With Google
Thinking about it now, it does make sense. They already have the largest ad network on the Internet. They have Google Analytics. They have Feedburner. An ad management application can fit well inside all that stuff.
Google Ad Manager will enable you to manage your advertising inventory, target specific visitors, produce reports and more. The interesting thing is that you can integrate banners that you will sell directly with AdSense units or even ads coming from other ad networks, and manage all that under a single interface.
OpenAds announced a hosted ad management solution some time ago, but now they will have some fierce competition. I like to host my ads on my own server, mainly because I am paranoid about load time performance. But now that big G is in the business I might give their service a try. They sure must have some big pipes to make sure that everything flows smoothly.
On a side note, what is left for Google to take?
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16 Responses to "Now You Can Manage Your Banner Ads With Google"
This is where the doubleclick deal comes into play! Very nice move on Google's Part
This looks like it should be a great asset for us and my company.
FT Lauderdale Real Estate
I wasnt aware of that program, i will check it out!
Daniel, You left a point hanging loose that not many picked up, its more of a blog post in itself – Google seems to be covering the entire Internet – and turning a lot of people against them.
Its just truly awesome what a company can do on the internet!
Sorry about the ramble, its just something I've also thought of!
Robert Bardou
Is this a new service of Google? I hear for the first time about it from you. When they have started it?
Jason L.
This looks like it should be a great asset for us and my company. Thanks for the info!
Looks interesting, but I will wait and see what other bloggers will say about it before getting in to it myself 😉
Daniel Scocco
Sumesh, I am one of them. In fact I don't even run GA unless I need to get specific numbers.
I just use server logs on a day to day basis. That is as fast as you can go :).
Load times will probably increase compared to hosting on your server, because of Google's fast servers.
It goes like this – if you have both ad server and blog server with good performance, using 2 domains (ad server and your blog) can speed up things. But create a bottleneck anywhere, and it will be more trouble.
I'm pretty sure Google's got this well optimized. I can't count the number of optimization-crazy people who have switched from Mint to GAnalytics for performance reasons.
Interesting bit there.. but surely they'll take away a bit out of that.. even openads is limited to a few beta testers currently (right?).. and all this makes me wonder at least as a blogger why something like oiopublisher has been long ignored.. I really love that plugin.. and would rather use it secured in my server than go to google..
having said that I'd surely like to try it to see if it's something I'd refer to others..
Llama Money
Part of me hates Google for a variety of reasons… partly because I already use so many of their services. Being tied to one company is always worrisome. On the other hand, their services rock ( and are free! ), so I'll be giving this one a try. Good chance I'll end up hooked like usual.
Darin Carter
This is where the doubleclick deal comes into play! Very nice move on Google's Part however … when did google ever really make a bad move!
Cool. Google Ad Manager. At first, I though your talking about google adsense ad manager. So I became curious and click the read more link 🙂
Michal Splho
It looks worthy to try. I am just experimenting with AdSense, looks promissing.
The How-To Geek
Thanks for this… hopefully I can get in on the beta!
I've been using Openads for the same reason as you, but it's taxing on the server. I'd be happy to outsource ads to Google as long as it's free or very cheap.
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LUXEMBOURG — Luxembourg overwhelmingly rejected in a referendum on Sunday giving full voting rights to foreign nationals, who make up nearly half the population.
Just over 78 per cent of voters in the tiny European Union country said "No" to granting foreigners the vote, according to final results.
Had the vote been carried, the nation of over half a million people would have been the first in the EU to grant foreign-born residents the right to vote in all the country's elections.
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel had billed the referendum as a chance to boost the democratic credentials of the wealthy duchy, which is nestled between Belgium, France and Germany.
But as it became clear voters disagreed with his arguments, he admitted defeat.
"The message in clear and has been understood. This is not a success for the governing parties," said Bettel.
"We will respect the result."
While campaigning on Saturday in the capital, also called Luxembourg, the premier said a "Yes" vote was also a vote for democracy and diversity.
"There is no other European country where only 40 per cent of the population elects its representatives," Bettel told journalists ahead of the referendum, in which 244,382 people were eligible to vote.
About 46 per cent of the total population of 565,000 people are foreigners.
"No other country in the world, apart from Dubai, has our level of democratic deficit," he added.
Bettel's Democratic Party, which is in coalition with the Socialists and Greens, had proposed to enfranchise foreigners resident in Luxembourg for over 10 years.
Around 35,000 mostly European migrants met the criteria.
'Political apartheid'
Bettel has led the charge for change in Luxembourg on a number of fronts.
He was the first EU leader to enter into a same-sex union when he married his gay partner last month.
"What matters is that we carry on with integration in this country and that we continue to live together and respect one another," Bettel said.
The referendum deeply divided Luxembourgers, many of whom fear losing even more influence to foreigners who already play a vital role in the economy.
On her way out of a polling station in the capital, 55-year-old Nicole said she voted "No" because she believed the voting question should be solved by giving more foreigners Luxembourg citizenship.
"I think people should become Luxembourgers," said Nicole, a municipal worker married to a Frenchman.
Another voter, a civil servant named Claude, disagreed, saying: "We must enlarge the constituency and put an end to the political apartheid against foreigners."
A victory for the "Yes" camp would have shaken up the political landscape because foreign nationals tend to be younger than their Luxembourg counterparts and more likely to work in the private sector.
After the Portuguese, who account for 16.4 per cent of the population, the Grand Duchy is made up of French nationals (seven per cent), Italians (3.5 per cent), Belgians (3.3 per cent) and Germans (2.3 per cent).
Non-European foreigners – such as Cape Verdians, North Americans and Chinese – account for seven per cent of the population. — AFP


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Keep the spirit alive with scary/cute "Happy Happy Halloween!"
by Angela Quinton
Nov. 6, 2014
Happy Happy Halloween! is your reminder from animator Julia "Hiro" Andersson that Halloween never ends, especially when you can keep its spirit alive by riffing on a sappy tune like "Happy Happy Christmas" in a face-shreddingly cute animated short. The blood from a ritually sacrificed rabbit helps, too.
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Hydrogen key, future technology - decision on electrolysis plant before close of 2019
A decision on building the world's largest hydrogen electrolysis plant with a capacity of 100 megawatts in the Port of Hamburg will be made before the close of 2019, Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa has quoted Michael Westhagemann, Hamburg's Senator for Economics Senator, as saying. The plant will cost a three-digit million sum and will be funded by subsidies from the German government and the EU.
Key technology
Hydrogen is considered a key technology for storing and transporting regenerative energy. More and more initiatives and projects in north German states focus on hydrogen as the energy carrier of the future. A 100-megawatt electrolysis for the production of hydrogen would be a new technical dimension as the largest plants have had only a capacity of ten megawatts hitherto. The envisaged plant in the Port of Hamburg could help solve energy transition problems. Power-to-gas (P2G) technology converts electrical power to a gas fuel. When using surplus power from wind generation, the concept is sometimes called wind gas. The conversion of electricity into hydrogen is ideal for storing excess wind energy and making it usable.
North German hydrogen strategy
The five north German states agreed on cornerstones of a northern German hydrogen strategy on May 2, 2019, which is to be adopted by the close of 2019. According to the cornerstones, northern Germany is predestined for a hydrogen industry. This poses an economic and structural opportunity that should be seized quickly.


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The street level offers charming retail and dining experiences, while the upper floors encompass elegant, residential condominiums that are modern and pet-friendly. Two pools, saunas, a library/work center, fitness studio, clubroom with pool tables, and a Jacuzzi enhance the city lifestyle with beautiful bay and city views.
397 one, two, and two + den residences on 26 stories
9055 SW 73rd Ct, Miami, FL 33156
Architect: Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolf & Associates.
Developer: Terra-Archiplan


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April 5, 2013
Susan Beaven
The Studio@620 welcomes Sam Pacetti as he performs at The Studio on Friday April 5, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Pacetti is a Florida native who was influenced at an early age by musical legends such as Chet Atkins and Merle Travis and played with Gamble Rogers, a legendary guitar picker and raconteur from St. Augustine. Rogers instilled in Pacetti the importance of the folk process, the passing of music and oral tradition from teacher to student.
Pacetti is a deft songwriter, capable of haunting depth and wry humor in the space of one song. Don't miss this opportunity to witness an impassioned and ecstatic vocalist and mesmerizing liver performer who melds head-spinning guitar pyrotechnics and raw emotion into one breathtaking package.
One performance only, Friday April 5, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Admission $12 per person.
CDs will be available for purchase during the event.


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Do you always struggle to find something for Christmas for the men in you're life? I have put together a Wishlist post from Jacamo they also have a great gift finder on site too if you just fancy a browse.
I'm going to start off with a few novelty items. I love this showman jumper, everyone needs a to have a Christmas jumper in their wardrobe. This bulldog with Christmas hat t-shirt is also a great addition if you don't like a jumper but want to get in to the Christmas spirit.
Check out this Fenchurch Parka Coat . I absolutely love the bottle green colour and the fluffy hood. Perfect for keeping warm this Christmas.
Or maybe you are just after some traditional stocking fillers. A pair of slippers are always a great present, these batman ones are great for a geeky present. This tan wrangler belt is a great addition to any wardrobe, or maybe a three pack of socks these stripy ones are really cool.
Have a chocolate fan on your list this chocolate covered controller is perfect for a little treat on Christmas Day. The last thing on my list is this armchair pug organizer it's great for keeping everything at hand while you are tucking in to your favourite TV show or film.


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LaCie 2TB Mobile Drive External Hard Drive USB-C USB 3.0
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High-capacity portable external hard drive for on-the-go creative projects
Works with Mac and Windows systems out of the box
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Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty protection plan, including Rescue Data Recovery Services.
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LaCie Mobile Drive
USB-C cable
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Weight: 7.05 oz./200 g
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Operating System: MacOS 10.12 or later, Windows 10 or later
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Can you drag and drop files/folders from my Macbook or Mac into the external drive in addition to using it with my Time Machine backups?
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Companionship of Books
A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps: for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.
A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of trouble or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness, amusing and instructing us
in youth, and comforting us in age.
Books possess an extract having the fundamental properties of immortality. They are by far the most lasting products of human effort. Temples and statues decay, but books survive. Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author's
minds ages ago. The only effect of time has been to sift out the bad products, for nothing in literature can long survive but what is really good.
Books introduce us into the best society: they bring us into the presence of the greatest minds that have ever lived. We hear what they said and did. we see them as if they were really alive; we sympathize with them, enjoy with them, hurt with them; their experience becomes ours, and we feel as if we were, in a measure, actors with them in the scenes which they describe.
The great and good do not die even in this world. Embalmed in books, their spirits walk abroad. The book is a living voice. It is an intellect to which one still listens. Hence we ever remain under the influence of the great men of old. The great intellects of the world are as much alive now as they were ages ago.
书 友
一本好书或许是最好的朋友之一。它每天始终如一,永不变心,且它是最有耐心、最令人愉悦的朋友。在我们遇到困难或情绪低落时,它不会背弃我们。 它总是以一贯的温和态度对待我们。在我们年轻时它教导我们,给我们带来欢乐,在我们已近日暮残年时,它安慰我们,使我们倍受关怀。
书籍之精髓永垂不朽。迄今为止,书是人类努力写成的最持久耐用的作品。寺庙和雕像会被腐蚀破坏,但书却永远存在。伟大的思想不会随时间的流逝而褪色,很多年前头脑中掠过的思想仍能生动地展现在我们面前,就像当年刚刚印好的一样。 时间的惟一作用是淘汰劣质书籍,因为文学著作中只有好书籍才能流芳百世。
即使在当今世界,伟人也永不磨灭。他们的事迹记入史册,他们的精神传于四方。书是一种充满生气的声音,是人们仍能听得见的声音。 因此,我们仍然受着历代伟人的影响。现今,世界上的伟人智者像以前一样充满生机活力。
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Individual preparedness is the front line of national preparedness. As the political class debates "who dun what," in an effort to sort out mistakes after Hurricane Katrina (logging as many political points as possible), YOU better take responsibility for yourself and your family's welfare.
Civil Defense efforts since WWII ensured a significant level of preparedness at the local level. But Civil Defense preparedness waned at the end of the Vietnam era (the great malaise), and by the end of the Cold War, local, state and federal government agencies no longer pre-position large emergency-relief inventories.
So, at a time when the nation was becoming more dependent on centralized food, communication and energy distribution networks, particularly in fast-growing urban areas, local, state and federal government ready response inventories dwindled.
Though catastrophic events like Hurricane Andrew and the 9/11 attack on our nation a decade later sounded alarms about our lack of preparedness for such events, efforts to correct those deficiencies have largely focused on central government preparedness rather than preparedness at the local and state level, (local and state agencies in Florida being the exception).
It was for this reason that New Orleans' EMA plan called for all residents seeking shelter in the city to bring three days of provisions with them. They didn't -- most of those residents, unfortunately, expected "the government" to take care of them.
Government agencies, under ideal circumstances, will likely not be able to meet even minimal needs for days or possibly weeks. Depending on the nature of the catastrophe, the government must activate its resources (military primarily), and those of major relief agencies and thousands of contract providers, and surge response and recovery efforts to a level sufficient to meet emergency provision needs. (<%=site_refdomain%> posts an excellent resource page "Recommended Action Plan" with all you need to know about emergency preparedness measures for yourself and your family -- link to <%=site_refurl%>/useprpc/.)
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While Hurricane Katrina heavily impact coastal Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, the greatest number of people displaced by the Hurricane were from New Orleans. Thus, it is worth reviewing the failure of emergency management chain of command for NOLA.
- The Mayor
- The New Orleans director of Homeland Security (a political appointee of the Governor who reports to the Governor)
- The Governor
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- The President
In other words, all responsibility for proactive preparedness and reactive response recovery begins at the local level. If response and recovery fails because of a lack of preparedness, then a crisis can become a catastrophe, as was the case in New Orleans, and every responding agency above the local government is tasked with cleanup.
The chain of command notwithstanding, individual preparedness accounts for why most residents of New Orleans evacuated and survived. A lack of individual preparedness is why some residents did not. The bottom line -- be prepared.
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly series hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly awaiting. This week is pretty special for two reasons: 1) I'm participating in March into Middle-earth (LINK) so I thought it would be perfect to spotlight a book that's on brand and since it's something that I had recently pre-ordered, it basically came to me immediately, and 2) this is the first WoW post I've ever created where I'm unable to find the book on Goodreads! I honestly didn't even know there could be books that aren't on Goodreads. They're so on top of everything! Anyway, Middle-earth Landscapes: Locations in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Film Trilogies is a new coffee-table book with a pretty self explanatory title. It seems to be a combination of the previous two books which were released separately (one for LOTR and one for The Hobbit) but of course, there is some new photography exclusive to this edition to entice all of us Tolkien fiends. Having never owned either of the previous books, I thought this is a pretty good option for me! There's a forward by Peter Jackson along with contributions from Richard Taylor, Andy Serkis and Alan Lee. Since I don't see any trip to New Zealand in the foreseeable future, this is a great piece of art to tide me over until that day comes!
Sumptuous hardback gift edition combining the best of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Location Guides, plus brand new photography unique to this book.
In the epic film trilogies created by Peter Jackson, New Zealand has become Middle-earth. From the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps to the rolling hills and Volcanic Plateau of the North Island, the world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit was stunningly re-created on an epic scale.
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Using social media sites for marketing can dramatically expand the reach of your business. People can learn on Empowr how it works. This kind of marketing can even help businesses that are doing well already. The information offered here will help you achieve your goal of expanding your business through enhanced marketing activities.
Always remain positive when marketing via social media. People like to be around others and things that make them feel good. Bad mouthing others or making negative statements can lead to others viewing your product or service negatively. Be sure to keep this in mind on your personal page as well if you have one.
Write a guest post on a blog in your niche or allow a guest blogger to post on your blog. This can easily generate more traffic for bother you and the guest blogger. Guest blogging on another blogger's website is an excellent idea if they allow you to backlink to your own website. Do the same if you have guest bloggers. People who read the blog are more apt to check out your posts and your sites, too. Empowr has blogs and communities for those that want to write longer articles beyond the simple status.
Utilize RSS feeds. These all people to subscribe to your feed and have the posts go into their Google Reader account once your feeds are published. This makes your content accessible in an easy-to-access way for your customers. Make the button to subscribe easy to identify, so the whole process takes no effort on the part of those visiting your site.
Being a good listener is critical to success at social media marketing. Your customers and your followers want to feel as though they are being heard. When people comment on your posts or write to your social media profiles, always try to respond and let them know that you received the message and they were heard. Some people post stupid comments like "great post" over and over on 100s of statuses or picture posts without reading them. That's not a good way to show you care. Ideally you would make a comment unique or specific to that the individual post.
Read the terms of service of every social media site you make a profile on. This is where people often make a mistake with the company formerly called "Fanbox". Make sure that understand the rules of the site you are making a profile on, otherwise your profile could be deleted and all your hard work will be gone. Some sites do not allow affiliate links; so know the site's rules before you begin.
Add relevant tags to your Youtube videos. They will be more likely to come up in searches linked to your products. You could use keyword tools to find out which keywords are popular among your target audience. Remember that your audience will be more likely to share something if they find it relevant to what they were looking for.
Use the questions and answer feature of LinkedIn. LinkedIn's Q&A works like a large discussion forum: look up questions related to your products or industry and write useful answers to them. You could also post a link to one of your articles if you do not have time to write something.
Find out who is talking about your products or your brand on social networks thanks to tools like Social Mention. This program searches through updates to show you what people have to say about your brand. You should notice more interest on one site than another as well as get genuine opinions about your products.
The best social media messages are often short and snappy. Readers have a better chance of remembering and sharing short pieces of information than long pieces, that are bogged down with unnecessary details. You can always use relevant images in place of words, where necessary.
When deciding how to implement your social media marketing strategies, it is important to take into consideration the nature of your products and services. For example, if purchasing your products is something that most of your customers would prefer to keep private, then do not put Facebook-like buttons right next to the buy buttons! Eventually, someone will click it accidentally and then get angry at your business.
If social media marketing is new to you, here is a tip to help you understand it better. Think of the social media sites as places in which you can create a picture and a voice for your business. Your posts represent the viewpoint of your company. Consider social media as the way to communicate who you are, what your product is and what value your product has for potential customers.
Social media marketing is all about building good communication skills. All the social media sites are based on conversations of one form or another. Use these sites to engage potential customers by telling them what you have to offer, making pertinent posts and displaying prominent links to your product pages. Try asking your visitors questions about what they are looking for. You will build relationships by exchanging valuable information and be rewarded by increased sales for your efforts.
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CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of over 100 phytocannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp plants. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), hemp-derived CBD is non-psychoactive, and legal in all 50 states. CBD has become an increasingly popular natural dietary supplement and wellness remedy.
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The month of April is the most anti-Christmas month of the year. There is less Christmas cheer now than at any other point on the calendar.
We know. We've been doing Christmas year round for a quarter of a century now. We know when people are thinking Christmas and it ain't happening much in April. Traffic to our various Christmas web sites bottoms out in April. Email, forum activity — everything! — just slows to a crawl at this time of the year.
That surprises some people. Some think that Christmas is the furthest away in January but we know other wise. For many, Christmas only begins in December — and much the world carries that over into January. After all, most of the Christian world celebrates the traditional 12 days of Christmas which everyone knows comes AFTER Christmas and not before. It culminates with Three Kings Day in many cultures.
February is a good Christmas month for a couple of reasons. Many still keep their outdoor decorations up because of the cold and snow. Some even transition their Christmas trees from Christmas to Valentine's Day decor, seeing a strong connection between the warmth of Christmas cheer and the theme of love.
March usually sees an end to it all from the previous season. The outdoor decorations finally come in, the last of the Christmas treats are consumed, and the thank you's have all been sent. Some times folks see Easter weekend as a time when Nativities come down until next year and the celebrations of the "religious season" are finally over. For many, the budding green of spring is really the mark of a New Year.
April is barren when it comes to Christmas. There is no connection, there is no thought given to Christmas. It's too late to celebrate and too early to anticipate.
Once Mother's Day passes that changes — in a hurry. The first mail order catalogs of Christmas specialty products gets printed and mailed in early May. By June, folks are starting to talk about limited edition collectible ornaments and Christmas keepsakes. Leon Day hits on June 25th, the official halfway mark to Christmas. And by Christmas in July it's off to the races in counting down to Christmas.
So what is the Christmas fan to do in the dog days of April, when nary a snowflake, Christmas tree or Santa can be found? There is, actually, lots to do to keep the Christmas fires burning:
1. Keep that Nativity up! It is no secret that Christ was not actually born on December 25th. While scholars differ on what time of the year the Christ Child actually was born most agree it likely happened in April. For many, the traditional Christmas season has become so overcrowded with secular elements some feel the Baby Jesus doesn't get enough of a showcase. There is absolutely nothing in April to compete with the beauty, simplicity and miracle of the birth of Christ. In fact, some keep their Nativity up all year round for this very reason. It is always appropriate to do so.
2. Audit your Christmas lights — toss out the bad, install the new, and repair what is worn out. This task, believe it or not, is much easier to accomplish as a solitary job in April than as one-of-a-million things to do when decorating next November. Not only will it save you time it will likely save you a lot of irritation next fall.
3. Create a Christmas Memory Book. We love this idea! Did you just celebrate a great Christmas season? Did you take pictures or video? Did you spend some of it with someone special? Did you do something extraordinary? There are a billion ideas online for making such things — both in a physical state or in a digital state. But imagine how fun Thanksgiving evening will be when you look back through this keepsake!
4. Make what you missed. For many people the holiday season is so packed with activity that some times a special tradition or element has been forgotten. Recently a harried mother of four admitted to us that she forgot to make the sugar cookies on Christmas Eve. They were so busy with other things it just passed them by. Why not do those things NOW? What's wrong with a pumpkin pie in April?
5. Plan something different. So much happens during the Christmas season that it is impossible to get to it all. Perhaps your past Christmas season was great but you missed the local production of "A Christmas Carol" or you didn't get to that great Christmas light display. April is a great time to research local events that traditionally happen in your area and put them on the calendar for next year.
April doesn't have to be absent of Christmas. It is, in fact, an ideal time for savoring many parts of the season that this past season denied you.


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Krishnamurti Quote of the Day | Oct 20, 2020
Dear Readers,
Tucked away at the top of a remote and impenetrable jungle-covered hill in the southern Thai province of Hadyai, bordering Malaysia, there is a magical and tranquil place called the Stream Garden Retreat. I found myself with forty others from other parts of the world agreeably stuck there for about a week in early December..Eating delicious vegetarian food, drinking fresh stream water, sleeping on a hard bed, listening to mind blowing Krishnamurti DVDs, sharing deeply stimulating dialogues with like minded friends, walking along the jungle's raging stream, watching abundant rains, reading and meditating on the rather sad human condition were some of the central activities over that unusual week. A week that regenerated the tired body, rekindled the over used mind and gave new strength to the doubting spirit.
Pook, the deeply committed, gentle and courageous Thai founder, well supported by Thai staff, as well as by Raman and Rabindra from the Link, has accomplished astonishing things there over the last 14 years. Strengthening buildings eaten up by termites with Tsunami shattered hotel sturdy wood, pumping gallons of fresh water up steep slopes, rejuvenating ancient rubber trees, preserving rare plants and trees, creating narrow paths and steps through thick jungle, establishing an inspiring retreat in the middle of nowhere, with simple but highly convenient facilities, are only some of Pook's and her team's remarkable achievements at Stream Garden.
Finally, to crown it all, a silent sanctuary type of room hiding a large watertight capsule made of heavy and colorful marble is buried in the ground of Meditation House; a sort of temple seating on the highest point of the serene retreat grounds. In the sealed capsule, hand written papyrus from Egypt patiently written over many years by Krishnamurti's physician. Precious papyrus preserving for mankind and for posterity the unique Teachings of one of humanity's greatest teachers of all times.7
by Claude Bobillier
The 12th International Annual Gathering at the Stream Garden Retreat took place in early December 2011. Due to the recent devastating floods in Thailand, there were fewer participants than in previous years, about thirty two in all, some from abroad and the rest from Thailand. However, the reduced number had the welcome effect of creating an atmosphere whose intimacy and intensity was most palpable in the air.
The programme was a mix of DVD screenings, dialogues, walks in the forest and up the stream to a full-blown waterfall, time for silence and reflection. One unusual feature of a gathering in Thailand is that some of the dialogues take place in English followed by immediate translation into Thai; this has the effect of slowing things down and allowing time for deeper consideration before responses are given. Finally, as always, much animated informal discussion took place spontaneously over the meal times.
In addition, some of the posters from an exhibition put together by Vikram Parchure on behalf of KFI were brought to this year's gathering. A combination of Krisnamurti excerpts along with some real life photographs were on display. To further engage the onlookers, a questionnaire was prepared to prompt an internal examination of the actual relationship we have with life from moment to moment.
View some photos of the Gathering (once there, click on the Photo Gallery tab).
You can find out more about the Anveekshana Foundation and the Stream Garden Retreat by visiting any of the web pages below.
Anveekshana has so far translated and published 32 books into Thai, 26 of which are bilingual Thai/English editions. About 42 DVD titles have been subtitled and another 20, namely the dialogues with Prof. Anderson, are in the works now. All this material is offered in Thailand at very low, subsidized prices.
Sets of 15 books and some DVDs have been donated to 230 libraries of universities, schools, Buddhist monasteries, police and prisons. The total number of donated material amounted to 11,043 books and about 300 DVDs.
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SSTLAP Techstravaganza!
I started my new role in education this week as a Technology Integrator here in Titletown USA! I will be working with teachers to assist them with implementing technology in the classroom to help engage their students. So I get to be a Pirate beyond my own classroom. I am excited and with 2 days in, I am enjoying the job and especially the team I get to work with. Unfortunately tonight I will not be able to host because I get a belated Birthday present from my wife and get to see the best football team ever play at Lambeau Field! So our host tonight is Dwight Stevenson @dwsteven. I am excited to see all the ideas you have, and will do my best to jump in during the game. I have created the questions in a different format tonight, so I hope it turns out okay. I tried to provide some examples of technology to go along with the questions to show some of my own responses. Have fun, and Go Pack Go! (sorry to non-Packer fans, but not really)
Q1 What is the purpose of technology in the classroom? #sstlap
GoAnimate Example http://goo.gl/1LCFmB
Q2 How can you reduce the time necessary to grade assessments with tech? #sstlap
WeVideo Example http://youtu.be/u8S_AJX0FQE
Q3 How can you use tech to provide more in depth and meaningful feedback to Ss? #sstlap Tellagami example https://tellagami.com/gami/7RIBFM/
Q4 How can you use tech to help with differentiation of lesson/activity/resources? #sstlap Powtoons
Q5 How do you use technology to communicate with parents and community about your classroom? #sstlap Google Drawing http://goo.gl/wtoUkB
Q6 What tech tools do you use to provide resources for Ss at different levels or in general to all? #sstlap
Drawing http://goo.gl/DQjPsk
Q7 How can you use tech to differentiate Ss products? #sstlap Audioboo http://goo.gl/wJqCjN
Q8 How can you use tech to connect and collaborate? Examples of tools? #sstlap Screencast and Listhings http://youtu.be/SnE2-zjbNAY
Sorry no cool tools for the last two questions- it's your turn to be creative with your delivery!
Q9 What is your favorite tech tool and why? #sstlap
Q10 Because Q8 is tough to only say 1 so what are your other favorites. Why? #sstlap
Thank you so much for joining in the conversation tonight. I hope you learned a few things- I will have the archives up tomorrow. ARCHIVES
Be the Change! Be a PIRATE!
Are you ready to go BACK TO SCHOOL? While I realize some of you are there already, many of us are in those final days of
Not that it is a bad thing to begin the school year. In fact this year marks a significant change in my role in education. I am in the process of doing all the wonderful hiring paperwork for a new position. So it is with great excitement that I host tonight's #sstlap and try to wrap my brain around the transition that will be taking place in the next few days and over the course of this school year.
So here are the questions for tonight- They are a little all over the place but I think they connect to the beginning of the school year and how we can make the experience we deliver our students better!
Q1 What is the most important change you are looking forward to making in your classroom/activities this year? why? #sstlap
Q2 How have/will you make your room look to create the PIRATE experience? #sstlap love to see pics!
You have either been through Pre-service PD or will be shortly. With that in mind, let's talk PD!
Q3 What is/should be the purpose of teacher PD? #sstlap
Q4 What should teacher PD look like, especially beginning of the year? #sstlap
Teachable moments- here we come! Social Studies is full of teachable moments, so with so many current events happening around the world, how do you address those issues?
I have been discussing issues this week on race, Ferguson, and other highly charged topics with other educators and found myself reflecting on how I have addressed similar issues in the past. One thing I have learned is no one person can ever represent all the ideas, perspectives or actions of an entire group, we are all individuals. Thus we can't put our students on the spot to represent a group they may belong to.
My own example was being the only male in a women in literature feminist writers course in college. Why was I there- well I thought about a minor in English for a bit, and thought being the only guy in a room full of women couldn't be bad. I was so wrong! There were the male bashing days. They had experiences with men that didn't go well and when they wanted answers as to why men acted certain ways, I found myself surrounded and trying to defend my gender. I could not. I had not done the things these other men had done, I had no answer to justify behaviors. I realized I was in the minority for really the first time in my life. I have only had a few experiences like this, and try to keep this in mind in my classroom.
As we go back to school and significant current events continue to unfold, how will we address them. It is a difficult task, so I look forward to learning with you. Also #sschat discussed Ferguson last night and I believe the archives are sschat.org and archives here.
Q5 How do you incorporate current events into your classroom? #sstlap
Q6 How do you address events like civil war in Syria, or Ferguson in your classes? #sstlap
Q7 How do you discuss issues of inequality, racism, in your classroom to provide a variety of POV #sstlap
This is a question I have been asking the past week- I am looking to help others find amazing people to follow as they begin their efforts to connect via Twitter.
Q8 If you could only follow 1 person who would it be and why? #sstlap
The idea is who does the most to help you as a person or educator.
Q9 What topics should we cover in the next few weeks? #sstlap
Bringing TLAP to your classroom-
Tonight you will be entertained, educated, and enlightened by our guest host Matt Barry aka @MrBarry628. Please join this passionate educator as he guides the ship tonight. Questions are here and below-
Q1: What is your first "hook" of the year with the students?
Q2: List 3 goals you have for your #sstlap classroom!
Q3: What artifacts/props do you plan on using this year with your Ss to immerse yourself and create enthusiasm!
Q4: Is there a TV/Game/Idea from a show that you plan on incorporating this year in your class to transform the lesson?
Q5: How do you plan on collaborating with other Ts inside/outside your school on a lesson for social studies this yr?
Q6: What questions in social studies are you most excited to ask & explore with your Ss this year?
Q7: What unit/lesson do you think you need help turning into an "enthusiastic" one. Help each other out!
Q8: EXTRA CREDIT! Tweet a pic of your classroom or something you are planning on using this year in class!
Some are back to school others are counting down the days- So by popular request- tonight is all about Prepping for the first days of school. Questions below.
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Crossover Mazda CX-5 new generation was officially presented in Los-Angeles
After the pre-announcement the company Mazda Motor Corporation officially introduced new crossover Mazda CX-5, the second generation. World premiere of the novelty took place within the framework of the International Motor Show in Los Angeles.
The design of the new SUV Mazda CX-5 of 2017 model year is made in the corporate style of the Japanese brand "KODO – Soul of Motion". The appearance of the model resembles "older" SUV CX-9. The car has received a new, wider grille, new redesigned front and rear bumper, new lighting, additional chrome trim, new rims. The company notes that the new SUV is available in exclusive color called Soul Red Crystal.
Depending on the product market, the crossover Mazda CX-5 new generation will be available with the same 4-cylinder power units. These are: petrol engines 2.0 Skyactiv-G and 2.5 Skyactiv-G, generating 150-hp and 192 hp respectively, as well as the diesel engine 2.2 Skyactiv-D. Power units work together with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions. The models is available with all-wheel drive system i-Active.


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Daniel Carcillo will be back in the lineup and Corey Crawford will get his fourth consecutive start when the Chicago Blackhawks host the Detroit Red Wings Friday night at the United Center.
Rookie forward Jimmy Hayes, who was called up from the Rockford IceHogs Thursday morning, will make his NHL debut.
Despite the fact that the Blackhawks and Wings have their long-standing rivalry, this will be their first meeting of the regular season. Nevertheless, it promises to be a good one between the top two Central Division foes.
Marcus Kruger will miss his second consecutive game. Kruger, who was re-injured against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, has not skated since then.


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Associate Health and Whānau Ora Minister Peeni Henare has today announced the Government's plan to support Māori communities and businesses in the face of COVID-19.
The Wellbeing Budget focuses on ways to give Māori and Pacific peoples more scope to lift their own wellbeing. When Māori and Pacific peoples set their own wellbeing goals and aspirations and when we as a Government use our ability to change the system and help Māori and Pacific peoples achieve those aspirations – equality can start to be a reality.
"This year's Budget delivers for Māori," Māori Ministers Kelvin Davis, Nanaia Mahuta, Peeni Henare, Meka Whaitiri and Willie Jackson said today.
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GlassWater Outdoors replied to cuttermag1's topic in This Old BoatJohn Mann. Sodus Bay. Quality , Quality, Quality. ... ...
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Berts Rod Holders , Adjustable Up for sale are two Bert's ratcheting rod holders in excellent condition. 1 is missing a thumb screw and one missing the rubber boot which is an easily replaceable item. Asking 35 each or both for 60. Shipping is extra or can be picked up along the I 84/ I 81 corridor from NJ to Oswego. Pm or call (908) 442-6038
for sale : usa 280 Baha Fisherman
GlassWater Outdoors replied to flashpoint's topic in Boats for Sale
Dmd Like I said it is nothing personal at all. I don't fish anywhere near that end of the lake , I have never met him nor do I care to. I am an avid duck hunter as well as a waterfowl guide. I do absolutely everything by the book and I would expect my peers to do the same.
Perfectly said. Thank you
I don't drink and drive and I fully believe anyone who does deserves extensive jail time. . I never raised my hand to a woman so yeah I would say they are all fair game and should be treated the same a a person that poached for profit. It isn't personal at all. I never met the idiot nor do I care to
Plus his vids are laughable and gives us hours of laughter on our boat. Neutral Black Forward Neutral back red back forward rod up rod down forward .... for crying out loud it is a freaking lake trout that fights like a wet sock it isn't a white Marlin. I have put 350 pound tuna on deck with a novice fisherman fighting the fish on stand up gear and did not need to perform the same amount of boat work that moron needs to net a 10 pound laker
The scum bag advertises on his web site that he is an "ambassador" of waterfowling. I live in a state that allows baiting for deer . I don't do it not will I put a client in a stand that has been baited for deer. 25 acre food plots are not the same as a trough full of corn in the middle of a water hole for ducks. The guy is a hack. His stupid you tube shows are geared towards weekend warriors and contain hours of editing to make it look like he is the lakes best fisherman. He goes to the west end for spring kings where Stevie Wonder can go and box out in an hour and then bull****s that he is outside of Henderson. The landscape in the background doesn't lie. Him and his band of idiots in his "fleet" make a living off people that know no better. I am even more upset by the harvesting of illegal birds. The guy is an a#$ and there should be no excuses made. It is my hope that when he appears in federal court that he sees jail time.
Pathetic. No excuse. Way too light of a punishment especially since he is a guide. He should of lost both Hunting and Fishing privileges.
for sale : usa 280 Baha Fisherman
GlassWater Outdoors replied to flashpoint's topic in Boats for Sale
Wilson launch
GlassWater Outdoors replied to ckawaki's topic in Open Lake Discussionwe launched there last weekend water was almost a foot over the docks
Mike is excited!
Sold / Closed Shore Power Cord
GlassWater Outdoors replied to brucehookedup's topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rentpm sent I will take it
Spin and glow question
GlassWater Outdoors replied to JDK's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?Anything is possible. I run the big cowbells off the ball with a clip off the cowbells and a short lead to the peanut or spinny. Catches just the same but now your only fighting the wet sock not a wet sock and the resistance of the cowbell. keep in mind lakers are lakers, they aint the most elusive fish of the bunch.
No truer words have been spoken! you are spot on.
Naming My girl
GlassWater Outdoors replied to piratesholly's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)Agree! we purchased our boat this year as the third owners. We put the 3rd name change to her and all we did was catch fish. No issues. On the flip side we did do the renaming ceremony lol.
I am sure not much will happen till the marina revamp plans are finalized. It would be a fun idea to play with but all ya really have to do is take a look at a good wind speed, direction, and forecast app. I have a three and a half hour drive to Oswego every weekend. I am going up regardless. I wont base a fishing trip of a web cam. That lake goes from 5' to Glass in the blink of an eye and vice versa. But yes a cam would be nice.
I thought it was sketchy also but last season the break away didnt break (Twice) and we lost the whole shabang
bump for a great little outboard. I used to have this motor on the back of the Thompson I sold Jay. I could troll an 8 hour day on 3 gallons of gas.
August 1st Catch
GlassWater Outdoors replied to SharkBait's topic in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)Matt shoot me a text. I will be in town Wed night.
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GlassWater Outdoors replied to buckblaster's topic in This Old BoatTake the advice and buy a Terrova.


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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 18 1:37 pm Post subject: Worst Plum varieties
Brandy Gage - Really sharp when under ripe, really pappy when over ripe, not brilliant when perfectly ripe and a total manky mess of brown rot
Manaccan Yellow - Tough as old boots and a regular cropper, very pretty fruit but not pleasant tasting whatever you do with it
Golden Sphere - A cherry plum; regular, early and quite a good cropper but tastes of absolutely nothing and has really thick skins so a pain to jam
Japanese Plums (all varieties) - I think yummersetter does better than me with these but they're really tough to prune as they just go off at all angles, very shy cropping even in a good year, love bacterial canker and splitting down the middle, wasps love them too
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I have never tried growing any of those, but I find imported plums impossible. Rather like your Manaccan Yellow. I had one for several months once trying to get it to soften up, but gave up with it in the end and put it on the compost heap.
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We've had a bad year with the Japanese and cross-species plums, only two have survived ( canker has been rife, and has also taken out a Mesch Mesch apricot, half a large peach tree, Gypsy plum). The cold spring meant that although there was lots of blossom, lasting for weeks, there have only been a dozen Japanese plums, and the woodpigeons nabbed those.
Got to say, though, (typing with crossed fingers) that the Satsuma plum tree that is planted four metres in front of the south-facing house wall seems very happy in that situation, and is normally thronged with fruit.
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