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U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2011EDUCATION
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, 2013
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University of California, San Diego (B.A. Political Science, 2005)
University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2008)
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Summary of PracticeKimberly A. Foy brings with her extensive experience litigating all aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related environmental and land use laws. Ms. Foy's practice focuses on assisting the preparation and review of environmental impact reports and other documents in compliance with CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Ms. Foy routinely addresses matters related to noise, air quality, water quality, traffic, and biological resources in environmental and technical studies.
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So you've saved your money and your significant other has granted permission to book a hunt. Perhaps it's a once-in-a-lifetime deal, or maybe you're one of the lucky ones that gets to do it every year. Regardless of your circumstance, a daunting decision remains... choosing an outfitter.
You've heard the horror stories and, unfortunately they seem more prevalent than those ending on a positive note. So how do you choose the right outfitter? Truth is, this can be answered on several different levels and much depends on your definition of success. While outfitters across the globe have established a language of their own relating to success ratios and service, sad but true, only a small percentage are worth their salt!
Many years ago, I thought outfitted trips were only for those who lacked the skill to venture into the outdoors on their own. Since then my thinking has changed; so much so in fact that I now take outfitted trips regularly and have since become a veteran guide/outfitter myself! Today, I am a strong supporter of the outfitting industry, recognizing the pragmatic value of hiring a professional guide/outfitter to gain access to prime areas. Outfitted trips not only simplify preparation, but they can put the hunter in some of the best areas.
If you're anything like me, you take pride in being your own guide. Frankly, I think most of us fancy ourselves pioneers when we go out into the wilds and experience a successful hunting trip. Those who enjoy the out-of-doors recognize one fact - it takes hard work. With our busy schedules, rising fuel costs and the myriad of access issues, outfitted trips present a unique opportunity to put you in prime locations by simply booking the time and paying the price.
Well, like anything, there are pros and cons to outfitted trips. For me personally, I spend roughly 100 days afield each year; it's what I do and, because of that, most of my outings are self-guided. That said, I try to book at least two outfitted trips annually. Contrary to my former way of thinking, for the consummate outdoorsman, they are a must, not because they're a sure thing … because they're not. But rather, guided outings literally open an entirely new world of outdoor adventure that most would never have access to if it were not for the professional operator.
If you've never been on a guided trip, I encourage you to do so. And if pride is the issue, let me also say, pride can be quickly overcome when you latch on to a fine caribou or that trophy whitetail of a lifetime! As for cost - it's all relative. With literally thousands of outfitters across North America, you can spend as little or as much as you'd like.
Your chances of booking with a quality outfitter increase a great deal if you follow a few straightforward tips. Following are a few things I've learned over the years.
What to Hunt - once you take the plunge into the world of outfitted adventures, you may be overwhelmed with the options. Narrowing your goal and focusing on one species and one window of time will help. Some trips offer higher odds for success than others; e.g., a waterfowl hunt or spring black bear hunt versus a sheep hunt. Doing a key word search for outfitted hunts on the Internet can be a great place to start. Alternatively, perusing display booths at sportsman's trade shows can also be an excellent starting place. Magazine advertisements, while helpful, don't tell you much, but certainly provide an access point into the scene of outfitted hunting.
Deer taken on professionally outfitted hunt with Venture North Outfitting
Budget - budgets can open or close doors. I find it best to predetermine an amount that's affordable, then research who offers what for that amount of money. Keep in mind that you don't always get what you pay for. Seems unfair I know, but the hunting marketplace is similar to the stock market - consumer demand along with other factors like fuel prices influence costs. Be sure to get clarification about what the outfitter is offering and including in the package price. Just because you may have a limited budget, does not mean you're out of the game. Remember, some outfitters offer the full-meal-deal, while others offer only transportation into the backcountry; still others offer daily excursions charging only for their guiding service. Regardless of your choice, be sure to shop and compare prices and learn what is included for those rates. Make sure you are paying a reasonable going rate. Believe me, like most things in life, if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Destination & Timing - determining your destination can be a challenge. With world events the last couple years some hunters are concerned about travel abroad, but travel between Canada and the U.S. is thankfully very safe and straightforward. Be aware of any extraordinary travel requirements for your desired destination, i.e., passports, firearms registration permits, immunizations, etc. Also, be sure to learn about the best time of year to go and the amount of time needed to get there and back. Consider rut periods and available season dates.
Research - web sites again, can be a great source of information. Most professional outfitters have an online presence or are in the process of building one. Not only can the web offer a direct link to the outfitter's on-line brochure, but also to tourism departments. Simply type in key words that describe the species or region you want to hunt and you're off to the races. But beware things may not always be as they appear on the web. Just because an outfitter has a great site, doesn't necessarily mean he's all that and a bag of chips. Chances are pretty good that if the site looks impressive, the outfitter probably has something going for him, but you still need to dig deeper. Alternatively, state or provincial tourism departments are most often an excellent source of information. Most have outfitter listings or directories and may even refer you to those most reputable. More and more common these days are hunting consultants, otherwise known as booking agents. Many have booths at sportsman's shows, but again most can be found on the Internet. The same rules apply to these folks. Some are good and many are bad. Be sure to get references. Remember, they work on commission and approximately 10 - 15 per cent of your hunt fee will go into their pocket. The advantage is that booking agents usually work to promote many different outfitters and as such can typically give you a comprehensive perspective on what a particular outfitter offers.
Black bear taken on professionally outfitted hunt with Venture North Outfitting
Contacting the Outfitter - this is by far the most important step. It is during this initial correspondence that you will gather the most valuable information. Be sure to speak with the owner/operator directly. But remember, if you're calling during their peak season, they may be difficult to reach. Naturally the winter months can be best for most, although it depends entirely on the nature of their business. When you do manage in-person contact, be sure to find out what the price includes and/or excludes; i.e., expediting services, licenses, meals, accommodation, guide-to-hunter ratios, equipment, and so on. Inquire about what kind of equipment they use, e.g., boats, planes, four-wheelers, 4x4 trucks, etc. Find out how small or big their operation is, i.e., how many clients they host in a year. It can be advantageous to ask about their success ratios (kills and opportunity), but I've learned that many will spin and twist statistics to fit their sales pitch. Again, sad but true, many will outright lie about the size and numbers of trophy animals they take. The most reliable information you can get in terms of hunter success is from client references themselves. Find out if the outfitter himself is directly involved with day-to-day operations or whether he deals with just the business end of things. Remember, someone always has to be responsible for quality control! It's also a good idea to ask if they are insured, how long they have been in business, if they have ever had any serious problems with clients and what you should expect if you were to book with them. When you first speak with the outfitter, be sure to find out the best way to correspond in the future. Some prefer that you call direct, others have a support staff person that deals with daily communication. Cell phone numbers are commonplace as is e-mail.
Contact References - ask the outfitter for several names and phone numbers of past and current clients. Ask for those hunters who have been successful in taking game and those who were not. It's very important to note that not every client will go home with a trophy. Despite what many advertise, statistically speaking 100 per cent kills are a near impossibility when dealing with most free ranging species. Most importantly, you want to know that the outfitter and their staff will work hard for you and that they provide the service advertised. References can be the most reliable source of information.
Forward a Deposit - most outfitters require a deposit to hold your booking. Again, this is standard booking policy, but be sure to get a receipt or some form of paper confirmation. It's amazing how many outfitters still operate without a contract. Remember, you are entering into a business arrangement where you are paying a good dollar for a service. The contract protects you and it protects the operator. Your deposit should guarantee your reservation. Some operators will accept less, but standard booking policy is 50 per cent up front, then the balance either a set time prior to or upon arrival. Although some do, few accept the balance upon completion of the hunt. My own booking policy is half up front, then the balance 30 days prior to arrival. The deposit expresses commitment to the agreement and the balance is really just a logistical issue in that I like to have all of our paperwork completed before the hunt.
Travel Arrangements - as a visiting hunter, you will want to find out if the outfitter is able to take care of your travel arrangements or if they require you to do so. Most will say this is up to the hunter, but those who offer a comprehensive service will accommodate travel as well. With my operation for instance, we work closely with a travel agency that will accommodate clients' needs if desired.
Additional Information - quality operators will voluntarily send additional information in one form or another prior to the hunt. This additional information will assist the client in preparing for the hunt. For instance, when clients book with my company, upon receipt of their deposit we send a media kit. The kit includes a letter of confirmation, an items to bring list, background information on what to expect during their hunt, a copy of Alberta's provincial hunting regulations book, a brochure, a business card, and other relevant information such as a Wildlife Identification Number application (WIN card - required to purchase their license prior to their arrival) and a Canadian Firearms Registration form (as required at the border). All of this information helps our guests in preparing for their trip. It further instills confidence in their investment.
Gratuities - Within your budget, it's important to plan for a sensible tip. Like the restaurant business, gratuities are a part of this tourism industry. As such, remember it's a gesture only to be bestowed on those worthy of it. In other words, a tip should only be given if you were pleased with the service. As for amount, 10 per cent of the cost of your hunt is the minimum industry standard. If you were treated poorly, or did not get the service advertised, then don't tip … it's that simple. In fact, in my opinion, if you feel that your experience was really bad, follow up with a letter to the state or province's umbrella outfitting organization with a carbon copy sent to the outfitter. By doing this, it helps keep everyone honest.
Aside from these, prepare thoroughly by shooting plenty and getting in shape, and enjoy your trip!
Kevin Wilson is a freelance outdoors writer and professional big game & waterfowl
guide/outfitter from Alberta, Canada. Confessing an obsession for big whitetails
and bighorn sheep, he has hunted most North American big game species with either
bow, muzzleloader, rifle or shotgun. Specializing in archery, freshwater fishing,
waterfowl and big game hunting, his articles can be found in several well known
outdoor publications across the U.S. and Canada. For more information on his
outfitting services, visit www.venturenorthoutfitting.com.
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Thanks for the great tips!
Submitted by Carys on Wed, 2010-09-08 11:45.
I have gone on many hunts before with my husband over the years and he has always handled the tips and hammered out the details for us. Recently I have started taking trips on my own and taking other women to introduce them to the world of hunting. There is so much "unsaid" on what etiquette is on tipping and so forth, this article was very appreciated. I especially liked the ideas for discussing expectation with the outfitter directly to find out what amenities and extra costs might arise before you write the final check. Good Job.
great read, I would like to
Submitted by numbnutz on Sun, 2010-09-05 15:59.
great read, I would like to do a guided hunt sometime.
Great info and a good read
Submitted by fire5179 on Wed, 2010-08-04 00:41.
Great info and a good read for anyone looking to plan a guided hunt in the future
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Stoneware and porcelain slip
Nicky S posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryHi ......I remember reading somewhere that one can use a clay body and then use " porcelain slip " over it . Is this feasible ? I use a stoneware that fires to bisque 980 and glaze goes to 1020 degs . I fire my Audrey Blackman porcelain to 950 bisque and glaze goes to 1240 degs . My question is could I use " porcelain slip " on my stoneware ? And is there something extra I should be adding too the porcelaine slip ? Thank you Nicky
Nicky S posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryIf someone could please help me by simplifying the differences for me between " slip , engobes and underglazes " I use both porcelain and stoneware . And fire in an electric kiln 1) Slip is used mixing same clay body with stain and water . And applied to leatherhard only . (what other are ingredients could be used in stains for different surface effects ?) 2) Engobes are used only on leatherhard (?) 3)Underglazes can be used both on leatherhard and bisque (?) . Thank you so much Nicky
firing Firing Schedules
F Crowley posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkHi, Hope this hasn't been asked anywhere else and I'm repeating a question but I've scoured the internet and can't find much of help... Even though I have studied ceramics at 2 levels, during neither course were we taught about firing schedules... Over the past few years I've been using and tweaking schedules given to me by an amateur potter friend but they aren't cutting it anymore. I've recently been approached by 2 shops/galleries who want to sell my work but glaze faults are making it difficult for me to be happy with results as I can't seem to avoid miniature pinholing and am wo
Hi, I am extremely new to the ceramics community and I recently purchased an electric kiln. I have been making stoneware vases in the shape of bodies which in places are particularly thick (1.5 inches maybe at the base). I had left the greenware for about a week before attempting a bisque fire. I had previously fired bowls in this kiln (cone 05) and none had cracked or had any issues. Unfortunately when I came to open up my kiln filled with these vases many of them had either cracked in linear type chips or seemingly exploded completely (small shards shattered around). I have r
Hi, I have a question about the compressive strength of porcelain vs stoneware, if both clays are modelled with the same thickness and are both cone 6 clays. Which one would be stronger or better to use for large (4-5ft) sculptures? Thanks, Callum
Bubbles In Black Stoneware
dazzlepottery posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI have been having a strange issue with my Cone 6 Black Stoneware Clay from Standard (266). It gets these big cracking bubbles upon glaze firing. I bought this clay to marble with Porcelain (Standard 365) because it had a similar shrink rate. The marbled pieces came out SUPER bubbly, really horrible. I thought it was just poor clay preparation on my part because of the mixing of the two. However it has been happening with pots I make solely out of the Black Stoneware. I prepare this clay the same way I do all my other clay bodies and never really have this issue otherwise. Has anyone else had
stoneware Stoneware Thickness
Rich2020 posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryHi I want to attempt to make profile moulds for a jigger jolly as I'm a novice and don't have the skill to throw by hand. My question relates to the final thickness of stoneware? I'm trying to straddle the line between durability and aesthetics. Again I'm referring to final thickness recommendations out of the kiln. I will infer a 10 to 12% allowance for shrinkage. I figure this is one of those how longs a piece of string sort of questions, but I guess I could get a roundabout answer from consensus or the average. Thanks
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Maugust4242 posted a topic in Educational Approaches and ResourcesI purchased a beautiful mug just recently and I am trying to figure out the artists name but I am having trouble. It looks to be Hcbie Ltcbie Locbie Hobie .... I have done an image search and can't seem to find anything! https://imgur.com/5blvEpN https://imgur.com/NidHIOW
White Slip Newbie
missflo posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryHi all, I just joined your lovely community. And I was wondering if someone could advise me on making my first white slip. I've been trowing some stoneware pots and I would like to decorate the inside with white slip. I have a pack of 25kg of this deflocculated porcelain dust clay in my studio: http://www.vdiez.com/catalogo/porcelana-sa-2.html?lang=en and when I asked advice to salesman I was told I could just add water and apply it directly on the stoneware. Is this true? I know that porcelain has a different shrinking percentage that stoneware, therefore I'm a bit confused. Can a
Faria & Bento handcrafted hotelware
Jo.Mi. posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkHello, I became a member today, because I'm looking for some info. A couple days ago, I bought some second-hand plates under the brand "Faria & Bento". After a thorough search on Google, I just gathered the following info: The plates are handcrafted and made in a small historical village in Portugal. There are no contact info with the ceramics workshop, so I can't retrieve anything further regarding the plates. Also, the search results are pointing to auctions or eBay sellers. I would be grateful if anyone could give me more info on the brand, the historical background of it, eve
Raku fired stoneware
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From the album: July 2019Copper & cobalt oxide glazes applied to bisque fired (950oC) pieces. Fired in a dustbin raku kiln at recent kiln building workshop. (1000oC) then plunged into sawdust to reduce.
Firing Schedule for Manual Kiln
natalie.celeste posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkHello all, Looking for firing schedules. I have a small manual electric kiln with a kiln sitter and wondering if anyone has a simple, clear firing schedule they follow and could share? I am a beginner trying to learn how to fire for Cone 04 Bisque and then another schedule for Cone 6 Glaze Fire. I am using buff stoneware. Any firing tips appreciated! Thanks so much, Natalie
Looking for clay recipes
Disciple5 posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryI took ceramic classes in college and loved it. I quickly became good on the wheel and that is my primary focus, however I also sculpt. I had the pleasure of working with multiple different clays. I primarily used stoneware and porcelain but occasionally earthenware as well. The stoneware I fired at cone 10 and 6 and porcelain at cone 10. I would consider myself a beginner as far as mixing the clays because I never had to do it and all the clay was made for us. I would like to mix my own clay bodies at home because I assume it's cheaper than buying pre-made clay and I also will have
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Simoncooley.sculptor posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryHello everyone, I'm a working sculptor with 40 year's experience using clay but am entirely new to firing. Could anyone advise me about the best programme for firing in an electric kiln for this sculpture? The construction is made from 1" (25mm) square solid pieces and the clay is Scarva Earthstone ES20 smooth textured and is stoneware. Fires bisque 1000 degrees c and stoneware at 1280 degrees c. My concern is that because of the open nature of the construction, it may warp and crack if the speed is wrong. It is approx 40cm long and 15cm wide. It should be completely dry by
I need to find the best All-In-One clay for cone 5, great for both hand building and wheel throwing I know. That's a tall order. But I can dream. I have a pug mill and don't want 2 bodies. Problem: I have too many problems with my gas kiln for cone 06 anymore. I'm DONE. I am moving to cone 5. Criteria / Factors: I'm in Southern California I teach 180 high school students grades 9-12, all levels of art skills, so it has to take punishment Not too sandy on the wheel, not too smooth or squishy for hand building Not too dense so it is so top-heavy wh
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During a recent performance at a nightclub in Sydney, Australia, Drake singled out a fan who he apparently saw groping women.
Stopping his performance of "Know Yourself," Drake directed his attention to the fan and made his stance known. "If you don't stop touching girls," he said, pointing an index finger at the alleged perpetrator, "I'm gon' come out there and f*** you up."
While fans cheered, Drake repeated his message. "If you don't stop putting your hands on girls, I'm gonna come out there and f*** you up."
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Saint Agapitus - he who would rejoice in heaven, must be willing to suffer on earth
Saint Agapitus - he who would rejoice in heaven, must be willing to suffer on earth
Statue of Saint Agapitus of Palestrina in Museo del Duomo, Milan; by Marco Antonio Prestinari (circa 1605-1607); commons.wikimedia.org
Holy Youth, Agapitus, Martyr
Excerpt by Father Francis Xavier Weninger, 1876
Saint Agapitus was but 15 years old, when he was apprehended by the tyrant Aurelian, on account of being a Christian. As he unflinchingly proclaimed his belief in Christ, he was whipped with scourges and then cast into a dungeon, without any food, that he might thus be forced to forsake Christianity. When Antiochus, the prefect, found him, at the end of five days, more determined than before, he ordered a live coal to be put upon his head. The brave youth stood immovably under this torture, and praising God, said: "A head, which would wear an eternal crown in Heaven, must not hesitate to wear suffering and pain upon earth. Wounds and burns make my head the more worthy to be crowned with eternal glory."
Antiochus, greatly provoked, ordered them to whip the holy youth till his body became one great wound, after which they hung him by the feet over a fire, hoping to suffocate him. But they failed; for, after a long silence, he addressed the prefect saying: "Behold, Antiochus, the people will say that all thy ingenuity, all thy wit, ends in smoke." Enraged at this remark, the tyrant had him again cruelly whipped and ordered boiling water to be poured into the open wounds. After this, they knocked all his teeth out and broke his jaws with blows. God punished the tyrant for his cruelty; He caused him to fall from his seat and break his neck. Aurelian, hearing of this, ordered the martyr to be thrown to the wild beasts, but as they refused to touch him, he was finally beheaded. Thus ended the glorious martyrdom of the holy youth, Agapitus, in the year 275.
"A head which would wear an eternal crown in heaven, must not hesitate to wear pain and suffering on earth." Thus spoke Saint Agapitus, and it means, that "he who would rejoice in heaven, must be willing to suffer on earth." The Apostles, the friends of our Lord, and other Saints walked in this path. Christ Himself went to heaven by no other way than the way of the cross. "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God." (Acts, xiv.) How can you seriously hope to save your soul if you will not suffer? Shall God prepare for you a special path, strewn with roses? Ah! do not believe this. We must suffer, if we would enter the kingdom of heaven, if we would become partakers of eternal joys.
Saint Agapitus plead for us
Saint Agapitus plead for us
August 18 - Saint Agapitus of Palestrina (+275), 15-year old Martyr - he who would rejoice in heaven, must be willing to suffer on earth
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The upcoming DSA National Convention comes at a moment of historic opportunities for our organization and the multi-racial working class movement as a whole.
While there is a great deal to be excited about, and we fully expect the convention to be a huge success, we were disappointed to hear that several members of DSA are challenging East Bay's election of delegates to the DSA National Convention. As the co-chairs of East Bay DSA, we want to address that challenge directly.
The challenge rests primarily on the claim that Borda count — the system of ranked-choice voting we used for our elections — is an illegitimate method for electing delegates to the national convention, and that the Single Transferable Vote system would be preferable. In this response we address the question of why we chose Borda count first and then address several of the other concerns raised.
We hope that DSA members will uphold our election and reject the credentials challenge — though as we note below we agree with the challengers that DSA should have a standardized election system for national delegates across the country. We would support working with the challengers to write an amendment to the DSA constitution along those lines. And as we outline at the end of this statement, there are certainly important changes we can make to how East Bay runs elections to make them more efficient and more clear. We plan on carrying these changes out this year, and hope other chapters will also do the same.
Why did we choose Borda count?
For at least the last three years that we have been members, East Bay DSA election methods have been decided by chairs. In 2017, and in prior years as far as we know, East Bay used a simple first past the post system for electing national delegates. After our chapter convention in May, our outgoing co-chair Zach M. and reelected co-chair Abi had to quickly pick a voting system for the national delegate elections. Like most DSA members, none of us claim to be experts on the use of different systems for electing delegates, so we initially planned on using the same system as was used in 2017.
Three weeks before the start of the delegate election, some of the writers of the credentials challenge contacted Zach and Abi to request that we switch to ranked-choice voting. We were convinced by their arguments that a simple first past the post system would not ensure that all tendencies would be represented at the national convention. We respect and support DSA's big tent character and believe all points of view should be represented.
Zach was not running to be a delegate so he took the lead to research options for ranked-choice voting. As anyone who has looked into the options knows, Zach found that every ranked-choice system for multi-winner elections has serious flaws in the context of a 63-candidate, 38-winner election.
At the time we were particularly concerned that STV seemed to be biased towards the most well known figures in a tendency because the person who receives a certain number of first place votes is almost guaranteed to win, despite the fact that they might not have a broader base of support. We were concerned that explaining and understanding the results from STV elections can be very complicated. And we were concerned that STV breaks ties randomly — meaning that you can run an STV election multiple times with the same ballots and get significantly different results, essentially meaning candidates can win or lose an election due to a coin flip.
As an alternative, Zach proposed the Modified Borda system. Both Zach and Abi felt this was the best choice given the options and the fact that we were running up against the deadline to elect delegates and had to act fast. Our understanding is that Borda is also a system of proportional representation, but one that gives candidates who are less high profile but have broader bases of support in a chapter a better chance of winning. We also learned that other chapters had used Borda count for national delegate elections and that Borda count had been used by some branches in New York City for their city convention election. Most importantly for helping us make our decision, we learned that national DSA had used Borda count for the election of the 100 at-large delegates (at-large delegates are delegates who do not live in the area of an officially-recognized DSA chapter).
Were there other flaws in the election?
We absolutely reject the insinuation in the challengers' letter that there were other improprieties in the election.
The challengers argue that the modified Borda system we used was particularly flawed. We do not believe this is the case. There is a version of Borda that allows voters to game the system by "bullet voting" — that is, just voting for a few candidates so they get the most points. We wanted to avoid this so we used the Modified Borda system that disincentivizes bullet voting.
We also ensured that the votes were counted by members from many different tendencies, none of whom were running to be delegates.
Unfortunately it took us several days to count the votes. In the past our chapter has not used online voting, so we did not use online voting for this election. In hindsight we recognize that that was a foolish decision, as it took several days to count so many votes. In the future we will support switching to online voting for big elections.
Why not rerun the election using STV?
Some have suggested that we should rerun the election using STV — using the same ballots cast last month. The flaw with this is that voters were given instructions on how to vote using Borda count, not STV. It would therefore be impossible to fairly rerun the elections using STV, since had we used STV voters would have ranked candidates differently.
Why were the results different between our chapter convention and the national delegate election?
The challengers note that a higher proportion of members of one tendency were elected in the national delegate election in June than were elected to our chapter Steering Committee in May.
This is not a legitimate challenge. These were two different elections, for two different kinds of offices, with two different sets of candidates, and two different electorates. For example, in the May election there were 280 voters, but in the national delegate election in June there were 345 voters. Moreover, while the Steering Committee election was very clearly about different slates running against each other (and due to the significantly smaller number of candidates it was much easier for voters to figure out who was on which slate), the national delegate elections were not nearly as clear. Many candidates did not note the tendency or slate they were running with in their candidate bios. Many voters likely voted for the candidates they knew best from organizing, regardless of what tendency they are members of.
Why not release the individual ballots?
Raw ballot data has been released in two East Bay DSA Steering Committee elections but was not released in the previous national delegate election.
We decided not to release individual voter's ballots because we had serious concerns that doing so would compromise our ability to guarantee that all voters would be casting secret ballots. Since a significant number of candidates in our national delegate election received only one first place vote (almost certainly on their own ballot), many voters' ballot choices would be easily identifiable. This concern was raised by multiple delegate candidates to Steering Committee members before and after the election. Members who asked about this were assured beforehand that the individual ballots would not be released. The same concern does not apply to Steering Committee elections because there are far fewer candidates, and candidates receive more than one first place vote.
However, we as co-chairs of the chapter agree that we could release vote count data that does not reveal individual ballots and how each ballot was organized. We will talk to our fellow members on the East Bay Steering Committee at our meeting on Sunday and propose next steps.
What comes next?
The challenges we faced in picking a voting system were hardly unique to our chapter. In talking to members of Steering Committees across the country since we learned about the credentials challenge, we've heard from many members that choosing between the different systems and their variations has been difficult.
Moreover, many chapters — not just East Bay — did not use STV. So far, we know that Fresno and Louisville DSA used Borda count, national DSA used it for at-large delegates, and we suspect other chapters did as well. Seattle and Los Angeles (and likely many other chapters) did not even use a system of proportional representation — instead they used a simple first past the post election in which candidates voted for as many candidates as there were spots for delegates without any ranking system.
We believe it would be egregiously unfair to unseat members of the East Bay delegation because they were elected using a system other than STV while many other elected delegates who were similarly elected by systems other than STV keep their credentials. To be clear, we do not believe any duly elected delegate should have their credentials revoked. The DSA constitution leaves it to chapters to decide the method of election of national delegates. Until that is changed, we have no choice but to respect the election methods chosen by chapters.
We would however support an amendment to the DSA constitution to change this in the future. We — and we know we are not the only leaders in a DSA chapter who feel this way — would welcome a standardized election process for national delegates for all chapters. We would prefer not to have to try to understand and explain the intricacies of Borda count, STV, Hare count, and all the other varieties of electing delegates in the future. A standardized recommendation from the national office, informed by people with some degree of expertise in picking voting systems, would be ideal. It seems like a consensus is emerging in DSA that STV is the preferred system. We think it would be desirable for national DSA to consult with experts on this question and issue a general recommendation to chapters about what the best practice should be. We would be more than happy to adopt STV for future elections if the conclusion is that that is best.
However, we urge delegates to the 2019 National Convention to reject the current challenge being made to our delegates' credentials. And we urge the challengers to be principled in their approach and not hold East Bay to a double standard. If they really believe STV is the only legitimate system for electing delegates, and all other systems are so deeply flawed as to invalidate the elections, they should challenge the credentials of all delegates elected by other systems, including all 100 at-large delegates who were also elected by Borda count.
We are looking forward to the convention and hope it will be an inspiring and unifying experience for all members. We hope that the beginning will not get off to a rough start with a confusing credentials challenge. Duly elected delegates from East Bay, like every other delegate, have bought tickets, taken time off of work, arranged childcare, and made other sacrifices to attend the convention. Stripping them of their credentials at this point would be manifestly unfair and arbitrary. Many of us attended the 2017 National Convention and were surprised and frustrated by attempts by a small number of members to remove the delegate credentials from the NYC delegation. We stood with our NYC comrades and a huge majority of national delegates to uphold that their elections were fair and they deserved to attend the convention. We hope comrades will similarly support our delegation.
Finally, going forward in East Bay we commit to helping ensure that changes are made to address the legitimate and comradely concerns brought by the authors of the challenge.
First, the voting method must be announced weeks in advance. We apologize that this wasn't done this time — though we ask that members understand that as volunteers with busy day jobs we are not always able to act as quickly as we would like.
Second, we believe the whole Steering Committee, not just the co-chairs, should decide voting methods going forward.
And third, we commit to supporting a switch to online elections using Opavote in the future. It was a major waste of volunteer time to tally ballots for several days.
In solidarity,
Abigail G-G and Keith B B
Co-chairs, East Bay DSA


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The sixth grade victim told authorities that shortly after he got off the school bus last Monday, five white teenage boys approached him on Greenwich and Rhobell Street, and forced him into a 4-door vehicle decorated with flames on the side.
Zavion's mother, Michelle Lee, told ABC13's Erica Simon that someone spotted the truck in Brazoria County.
When asked if the truck was the same during the alleged kidnapping, Zavion said "yes."
Someone spotted a red truck with flames in Brazoria County, Texas today; sent the photo to #ZavionParker's mom. She asked her son if this was the truck he was talking about. He said yes.— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) May 19, 2018
(I chose to blur the license plate #. The family has the original). pic.twitter.com/I4RFqkrrmB
Zavion told authorities that the teenage boys, accompanied by one adult male driver, took him to a vacant house or cabin and assaulted him.
The suspects reportedly took his jacket, shoes, phone and keys.
A woman in northeast Houston told Eyewitness News that officers investigated the abandoned property on Tuesday.
Woman in East Houston just called me. Says at least 7 officers are at an abandoned "shack"/property near Zavion's home right now. The street is blocked off and they appear to be investigating. Don't know what will come of this, but will keep you posted. pic.twitter.com/lm1syICREg— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) May 16, 2018
Lee says she received threatening messages from her sons' phone saying they were going to "kill him."
Camecia Carmouche was driving down Wayside near the Northeast YMCA when she spotted the teen running with a torn shirt and no shoes.
She called Houston police.
This is Camecia Carmouche, the woman who saw Zavion Parker running down the street; stopped to help him. pic.twitter.com/wFNpLheNsx— Erica Simon (@EricaOnABC13) May 15, 2018
Earlier this week, Houston ISD sent out a robo-call that informed parents at Forest Brook Middle School of the alleged kidnapping.
HISD also plans to beef up patrols at the school.


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Establishing new habits can be difficult, as we are such creatures of habit who are just living on auto-pilot most of the time. So a trick to implementing new habits, is to bind your new habit to an already existing one 🌿✨
Perhaps you know the feeling – you want to start that new healthy habit! You're all excited, and ready to just DO it! You remember to do it for the first week, then wupsi, you forget one day. Then two more, and suddenly you've forgotten about that new habit you wanted to implement, because it's not a natural part of your daily routines.
So how exactly do you implement these new habits, and remind yourself of them?
First tip – write it down! Things are way more likely to happen if you write them down, and set an actual goal.
But second of all – bind your new habit, to an already existing one.
What does that mean?
It means that if you fx want to start using positive affirmations in your daily life, that you then tie that new habit to an already existing one – like brushing your teeth. You could fx put a post-it with positive affirmations on your bathroom mirror, and then when you brush your teeth, you could read them to yourself.
Or perhaps you want to start to start meditating, then tie that habit to your existing habit of making a cup of tea: after I make my morning tea, I will go meditate for 5 minutes.
This method is also known as "Habit stacking", which says that one of the best ways to build a new habit is to identify a current habit you already do each day, and then stack your new behaviour on top. This method I got directly from James Clear's book "Atomic Habits", which I will highly recommend you to read!
So tell me, what new habit do you want to implement in your life? And which existing habit can you then tie it to? 🌿
Do you want to make changes in your life? Real lifestyle changes? It can be the hardest thing sometimes to do it all by yourself, therefore it can be so beneficial to have someone to support you and keep you accountable.
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Teacher Training – Making Technology Work in the Classroom
- Full-Time Schedule Monday – Friday (20 hours)
- Cultural activities two afternoons each week
- Course Dates: Monday 6th July to Friday 24th July
- Price: €350 per week = €700 per course (Minimum 4 Participants , Maximum 15 Participants)
- Location: Grange Community College
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Course Content
These courses are designed for second level teachers who are interested in how technology enhanced learning can be put into practice in their classroom. The course sessions are hands-on workshops which give the teacher lots of practical techniques that they can bring back to their classroom and students and shadowing of real classes where these re being used. The course is delivered through the medium of English, which gives participants an opportunity to refresh and improve their communication skills in an authentic workplace environment. A B2 level of English is recommended.
Course Outline
This teacher training course takes place at our state of the art summer centre in Dublin, Ireland. This summer centre is located in a modern secondary school building which caters for 1,000 students during the year and is less than half an hour by rail from Dublin city centre.
Future Learning's Erasmus+ PIC
Our Participant Identification Code (PIC) identifies Future Learning as an Erasmus+ training provider. We would be happy to work with your institution to develop an Erasmus+ project which includes our teacher training course and that will attract EU funding for professional development through your national agency.
Organisation ID: E10093822
Future Learning can provide high quality and local host family accommodation within the area of the school. This will include Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner with the host family. = €190 per week. (number of days accommodation can be varied on request)
Alternatively, we can provide self-catering accommodation in the city centre. There are various configurations of rooms, but a Single en-suite would be €210.
Optional Travel Card for Bus, Rail & Tram (Leap card) for 2 weeks = €100 (recommended)


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With California's largest utility, PG&E, now bankrupt after starting the deadliest fire in California history, and cutting power to its customers at the mere hint of a windstorm that could leave it exposed to more multi-billion lawsuits, leaving millions in the dark, California's second largest utility, Edison, may soon be insolvent too.
The stock of Edison International, which is California's second biggest electricity provider through its Southern California Edison subsidiary, which distributes electricity to 5.1 million customers in central, coastal, and southern California, collapsed after the close when the company reported in its earnings call that California investigators concluded equipment owned by Edison International's utility caused one of the most destructive fires in state history, which killed three people and burned down entire sections of Malibu.
California county fire officials said that the Woolsey Fire, which raged for weeks in Los Angeles and Ventura counties in November 2018, was sparked by the utility's electrical equipment, Edison CEO Pedro Pizarro said in a call with investors on Tuesday.
EIX shares plunged as much as 19% to $52.75 in after-hours trading before modestly recovering some losses to trade at $62.95. Edison investors had expected the company would be blamed for the fire.
The finding comes as California grapples with a wildfire crisis that's pushed the state's largest utility, PG&E Corp., into bankruptcy.
While the company said earlier this year that it believed equipment owned by its Southern California Edison utility may be cited as the cause, and it took a $4.7 billion charge in connection to wildfires in 2017 and 2018, the question now is whether that charge will be sufficient, and whether the company may in fact follow PG&E into the abyss of insolvency as it scramble to file for protection from mounting lawsuits.
As Bloomberg notes, California Governor Gavin Newsom prodded lawmakers to pass legislation over the summer designed to prevent another utility from spiraling into Chapter 11 by setting up a $21 billion utility fire insurance fund for future claims.
Edison had warned that it faced downgrades into junk status without the fund.
The Woolsey Fire broke out Nov. 8 and ripped through nearly 100,000 acres, forcing Malibu to be evacuated before being contained. It destroyed about 1,600 structures and was the seventh-most destructive wildfire in state history, according to Cal Fire.
Edison, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Rosemead, had reported a power failure on its system near the fire's origin, where it found a loose wire had come in contact with one of its power lines.
Earlier this year, investigators said Edison's equipment started the 2017 Thomas Fire, the 10th most destructive in state history. Edison has contested part of that finding. The California attorney general is probing Edison's role in both blazes.


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In California, the current unemployment rate is 12.1 percent with some counties reaching the mid 20s. Long term unemployment is becoming a lifestyle as the economic downturn continues to grind away at local economies. Some things start to change once you've been out of work for a while.
In our culture, personal identity and employment are tightly coupled. More often than not, the first question you get asked at a party is "What do you do?". In the absence of a job, that question produces stutters, mumbles and embarrassment.
If you've been looking for work for more than six months, there's a kind of situational depression that sets in. Situational depression (SD) is different from chemical or hormonal depression. SD is caused by circumstances that are, well, depressing.
For most of us, work provides a respite from the ongoing stresses of family life and finance. In an economic downturn with credit problems, cash shortages and home equity inversions, the job is a great hiding place. Throwing oneself into the next project is a great stress reducer. In fact, high stress on a job can be a great way to get a break from stress in one's personal life. We depend on work to provide both challenge and relief.
Without a job, the pressure of personal circumstances is relentless. Options seem to evaporate while awful consequences loom closely. Feelings of anxiety, panic, depression, bewilderment and terror are commonplace. The combination of loss of identity and loss of respite make the strongest of characters wobbly.
So, what are the signs of depression related to joblessness?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, symptoms of depression may include the following:
- difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
- fatigue and decreased energy
- feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and/or helplessness
- feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
- insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
- irritability, restlessness
- loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
- overeating or appetite loss
- persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment
- persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
- thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
Here are some things you might try if you think you are suffering from joblessness related depression. Search for ideas about these things online:
- Tell someone. A burden shared is a burden halved.
- Make taking a walk the very first thing you do each day. Exercise makes you feel better.
- Eat well and check out some depression related diets (Sugar is not your friend nor is emotional eating)
- Breathe more slowly. Shallow breathing makes you feel uptight.
- Learn to meditate: 15 minutes/day will do wonders in a couple of weeks.
- Visit the local health food store and pick up St. John's Wort. Talk with them about depression related supplements.
- Make real routines out of your job hunting efforts. Become your own boss and manage the job hunt like a business
- Measure some of the things you do. Being able to look at a chart that indicates your accomplishment helps with the feelings of worthlessness
- Tell someone around you how much you appreciate them. Every day.
- If you try some of these things and get no reprieve, call your local mental health department. Depression is a serious thing.
It would be interesting to know what's worked for you. How do you raise your spirits during a long job hunt?


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Winner of the 2009 Literature Review Prize announced
PhD student Samantha
Bennett (see image left) from the University of Cambridge, UK, has won the Institute's 2009 Materials Literature
Review Prize. The award is judged by a panel drawn from the
Editorial Board of the Institute's journal Materials Science and Technology (MST). The prestigious prize
included an award of £350 and Bennett has the opportunity to publish her paper in MST.
Bennett was awarded first prize for her review, 'Dislocations and their reduction in GaN [gallium nitride]'. Originally from the USA, Samantha's
research supports Cambridge's efforts to produce high quality, low defect
density GaN. Devices fabricated from GaN include visible
light emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes and water purification systems based
on UV LEDs.
Prizes of £100 were made to commended entries from Imran Bhamji, for his paper 'Solid state
joining of metals by linear friction welding', and Hossain Rashed for his review 'Superplasticity in magnesium alloys'. Both are PhD
students at The University of Manchester, UK.
Prize is open to postgraduates studying for a materials science and
engineering related qualification at a UK institution.
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4 Stars
Tree wrapped 6 trees and had lots left over.
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This is great stuff. I've been using it for years to protect my aspens from deer rub, and of course for the exaggerated temperature fluctuations in Montana.
Easy to use. Haven't seen how well it protects the trees because of a lack of sunny days to date.
For a economical and fast protection against frost cracking, salt spray and other winter damage this product does a great job. I personally remove the wrap through the summer and then reapply every fall to limit Winter trunk damage to my trees.
This wrap is easy, economical, and effective. Its color blends very well with tree trunks, presenting a nicer look while doing its job.


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Kashmir (still) Burns
I read a touching post yesterday by a sister remembering her brother who died fighting terrorists in Kashmir.
"J&K: 2 majors, 9 infiltrators killed
How many times have you and I read headlines like these in the last so many years and not given it a second thought? It seems like there is one such headline every few days and all we can do is shake our head in disdain and move on to the next headline. But today, I can't move on, much as I try. Because Major Dinesh R Raman of 34 Rashtriya Rifles who succumbed to his injuries last night in a Srinagar hospital was my brother. "
Even in death, his only concern was getting the militants.
"Don't let any militant escape," these were the last words of Major D Raghuraman when he was air-lifted from the gun-battle spot in North Kashmir after being hit by a bullet in the chest. (link)
All this for what? How many more people have to die fighting this enemy that just keeps coming at them? New Delhi and Islamabad talk of peace initiatives while everyday people are getting killed in the heaven on earth that wasn't to be. When is this violence going to end?
Then i came across this news clip about the growing number of Kashmiri people committing suicides. Included was the shocking cctv footage of a man parking his scooter on Amirakdal bridge in Srinagar, and jumping off to his death in the Jhelum.
"Suicide attempts are being reported almost on a daily basis." "300 people attempted suicide in the past 6 months"
Is a piece of land worth the thousands of bodies lying all over the Kashmir valley?
Call me naive, but i cannot understand how anybody can stand to gain by killing another person? When so many people die for no fault of theirs, no one wins. Who loses? Humanity.


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Here it is! The first look at our wedding photos! Our wedding was comprised of three "official" days of events (5 in total). The first day was our Mehndi/Peethi event where the bride and female guests of the wedding celebrate in the festivities by having a henna artist adorn their hands with henna. The second day we had a Sangeet event which was a pre-wedding celebration filled with games, songs, and dances from our friends and family. The final day, we had a religious Nikkah marriage ceremony in the morning and a traditional ceremony in the afternoon followed by a reception.
The wedding weekend was everything I could have wanted and more! A special thanks to R.A.G. Artistry for capturing all of these beautiful photos and our videographer, One Entertainment, for snapping the photo of our exit!


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About 20 million additional children need to be vaccinated to achieve complete global immunization coverageJuly 18, 2018 Health Care, Heart Care Foundation of India, Medicine Comments Off
Awareness on the benefits of immunization is the need of the hour
New Delhi, 18 July 2018: As per recent data from UN bodies, the national average for full immunization is 62%, for diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine (DTP3) coverage is 78.4%, and that for measles first dose 81.1%.Among the Indian states, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh (also called 'BIMARU') have been found to have the highest numbers of partially immunized and non-immunized children.
Almost 20 million children were bereft of the benefits of full immunization in 2017. Of these, almost 8 million (40%) live in fragile or humanitarian settings, including countries affected by conflict. To reach all children with much-needed vaccines, the world will need to vaccinate an estimated 20 million additional children every year.
Speaking about this, Padma Shri Awardee, Dr KK Aggarwal, President, HCFI, said, "Mission Indradhanush, depicting seven colors of the rainbow, targets to immunize all children against seven vaccine preventable diseases namely Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Childhood Tuberculosis, Polio, Hepatitis B and Measles. In addition to this, vaccines for JE (Japanese Encephalitis) and Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) are also being provided in selected states. Immunization is necessary for one and all. Often, people assume that it is not necessary because their children appear healthy or do not fall sick often. In other cases, health workers may not be able to reach out to some families due to non-availability of members at a certain point. There is a need to create awareness on the importance of immunization particularly for children and expectant mothers."
The Universal Immunization Programme or UIP was relaunched in the year 2014 as 'Mission Indradhanush'. The target was to achieve 90% immunization coverage by 2020, which has recently been changed to 2018 by the hon'ble Prime Minister.
Adding further, Dr Aggarwal, who is also the Vice President of CMAAO, said, "Only sustainable immunization coverage year on year can lead to the way to achieving the set target. The efforts to reach out should be at par with the mission. There is still reluctance, opposition, and slow acceptance of vaccination apart from other operational challenges. The challenges faced in delivering lifesaving vaccines need to be addressed from the existing knowledge and lessons must be learnt from past experiences."
The Vaccination Schedule under the UIP is as follows.
- BCG (Bacillus Calmette Guerin) 1 dose at Birth (upto 1 year if not given earlier)
- DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus Toxoid) 5 doses; Three primary doses at 6weeks,10weeks and 14 weeks and two booster doses at 16-24 months and 5 Years of age
- OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) 5 doses; 0 dose at birth, three primary doses at 6,10 and 14 weeks and one booster dose at 16-24 months of age
- Hepatitis B vaccine 4 doses; 0 dose within 24 hours of birth and three doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks of age.
- Measles 2 doses; first dose at 9-12 months and second dose at 16-24months of age
- TT (Tetanus Toxoid) 2 doses at 10 years and 16 years of age
- TT – for pregnant woman two doses or one dose if previously vaccinated within 3 Year
- In addition, Japanese Encephalitis (JE vaccine) vaccine was introduced in 112 endemic districts in campaign mode in phased manner from 2006-10 and has now been incorporated under the Routine Immunisation Programme.


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Bergerac Sec ~ Château Boudigand£119.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle 9.95 (ex VAT)
The Comte de Bosredon, one of the top growers in the area, makes a delicious dry wine – it is clean and crisp.
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Aromas: Boxwood, Citrus, Lemon
Bourgogne (Santenay) ~ Domaine Jacques Girardin£179.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle 14.95 (ex VAT)
This wonderful find is from an area densely populated with small producers, and we were fortunate to discover this dedicated grower who makes astonishingly good wine.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Aromas: None Available
Bourgogne (St Aubin) 'Les Murelles' ~ Domaine Roux£197.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle £14.95 (ex VAT)
Fresh, light bodied & only slightly oaked.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
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Buzet ~ Château Loustalet£131.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle £10.95 (ex VAT)
The nose is intense, flattering yet remaining elegant and complex with floral nuances delicately highlighted by vanilla notes.
The attack is ample with volume and a remarkable "sugariness". There is an acidity that is present but never excessive and brings a delicate freshness to this complex wine that can be served as an aperitif or during a gourmet meal.
This wine would be perfect with fish, poultry and dishes served in a sauce.
Can also be served as an aperitif.
Chablis 1er Cru ~ Domaine Guy Robin 'Vaillons'£263.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle £21.95 (ex VAT)
Winemaker Marie-Ange Robin represents the fourth generation of vine
growers in the family. It was her father Guy who, parcel by parcel,
purchased Chablis vineyards in the 1950s; yet it is Marie-Ange who
has brought the winery to a level of greatness for which it was always
destined. There are few other Chablis estates with such a rich collection
of older-vine rootstock, and as a result, few other estates that deliver
Chablis 波音代理开户网址 of such character and complexity. Some 80 percent of
the family's vines today—across five grand cru and four premier cru
vineyards—are "vieilles vignes" or older vines.
Chassagne-Montrachet ~ Domaine Roux£455.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle £37.95 (ex VAT)
A skilfully-made wine from this famous village has abundant richness – a diamond in the crown of Burgundy.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Aromas: None Available
Château De La Tuilerie (White) 2016 Vintage£143.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle 11.95 (ex VAT)
This French wine from the region of Costieres De Nimes is smooth and full on the palate, finishing with a pleasant woody note. Drink as a aperitif or together with poultry, salads, shellfish or grilled fish.
Aromas: Acacia, Almond, Vanilla
Chorey-Les-Beaune Blanc Domaine Joel Remy£270.00 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle 22.50 (ex VAT)
Golden and clear. A marvellous bouquet of white flowers, green apple and citrus fruits.Its rich and generous taste on the palate, with mineral and toasted notes, is the expression of this soil
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Aromas: Green Apple, Citrus Fruits
Clos Pons "Costers del Segre" ~ Sisquella£191.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle £15.95 (ex VAT)
Fresh and floral, there are notes of pineapple and lemon with toasty flavours and vanilla accents from a light ageing in French oak. The wine is fermented and aged with battonage every 15 days in new french oak barrels for 4 month.
Grape Variety: Grenache Blanc
Aromas: Citrus, Exotic Fruits, Honeysuckle
Côtes du Rhône ~ Domaine Grand Veneur – Viognier£191.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle £15.95 (ex VAT)
The producer, Alain Jaume, has expertly used one hundred per cent Viognier vines to produce a very different and exceptional wine. It has a fragrance and taste of lychees and other exotic fruits – quite unique!
Grape Variety: Viognier
Aromas: None Available
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut-Domaine Paul Chollet£179.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle £14.95 (ex VAT)
Resulting from the blending of the 3 main grape varieties of Burgundy, coming from vineyards located in Côtes de Beaune, Côte de Nuits and Hautes Côtes. The Pinot Noir is most used in this cuvée (70%) because of its privileged location in the heart of the traditional red vines of Burgundy. It offers strength and fruit, linked with the fineness and the elegance of Chardonnay and the freshness of Aligoté. The different origins of the grapes used in our blendings ensure that our cuvées have a perfect balance.
This Crémant is ideal for apéritifs, cocktails or events, served with a fruit cream or can be enjoyed on it?s own. Thanks to its personality it can be tasted with pleasure all along a meal.
Crémant d'Alsace ~ Domaine Jean-Geiler Brut Prestige NV£167.40 Per Case (Ex VAT) Equiv price per bottle £13.95 (ex VAT)
Delicate, supple and balanced. 100% Pinot Blanc. A lovely french sparkling white wine, comparable to any NV Champagne.
Great value


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The Park at 7th Avenue
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The Park at 7th Avenue is a charming assisted living community located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, where warm weather abounds. Our serene, spacious community is located adjacent to a community park where residents may enjoy the fresh, desert breeze and mountain views. Phoenix is a historic gateway to cultural and natural wonders and a perfect location for visiting family members.
Recognizing that emotional well-being and physical care go hand in hand, The Park at 7th Avenue is committed to providing residents with an appropriate level of freedom with which to enjoy the lush, well-landscaped grounds. Residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life within a customized, home-like atmosphere, where visitors are always welcome. Just minutes from area hospitals, The Park at 7th Avenue provides a high level of care sure to nurture our residents both emotionally and physically.
In addition to providing for the medical and physical needs of our residents, our community is includes the following amenities and offerings:
- Option to bring pieces of furniture and customize room decor
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- Three meals offered along with daily snacks
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- Spacious courtyard featuring award-winning landscaping
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Those who call The Park at 7th Avenue their home are proud to enjoy the best assisted living that Phoenix has to offer.
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In September, I took the trip of a lifetime through Canada test driving the new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. I traveled in style,while taking in the beautiful scenery, and making new friends. Make sure to check out the reviews of my drive buddies, Lisa from Life with Lisa and TerriAnn from Cookies and Clogs.
There's a reason the invite to this adventure said this leg was not for the faint of heart. In fact, the invitation read, "If you're into nonstop flights and quick getaways, this is not the adventure for you. If you're a fan of some of the most remote landscapes on the planet, then you're at the right place." While I do love me a nonstop flight, the prospect of beautiful sights and scenery was enough to convince me it was worth it.
It was a full 12 hour day from the time I left my house in Austin, until I reached my beautiful hotel room at the Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel in Kamloops. This place was spectacular and special consideration was made on each and every thoughtful feature of the room. Seriously though, it was bigger and nicer than my first apartment and definitely worth considering if you venture to Canada.
After a quick swim in the soaking tub (long walks in the airport and flip flops do not mix even for a flip flop aficionado) and an even quicker nap, I made my way downstairs for the opening reception to learn more about the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. Even before stepping inside the vehicle, just the sporty exterior and incredible information that was shared about these vehicles sold me.
After experiencing the 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum firsthand, I can definitely say it's the ideal family vehicle. The amazing features and alluring lines of the vehicle put it at the top of our short list when replacing our Infiniti FX35. Count me as the 1 in 5 Explorer owners that come over from a luxury brand because the Explorer has more tech and premium options for a better price than competitors.
We are a driving family – our 2012 Ford F-150 Platinum has nearly 62,000 miles on it in just over 3 years. We drive almost everywhere we possibly can so we need vehicles that are comfortable for the four of us, our bulldog, and all of our things.
All of the other amazing options like the front and rear smart charging USB ports that charge up to 2x faster than regular ports, Nirvana leather, heated/cooled and massaging seats, 180 degree front and rear camera, traction control, dual panel moonroof, adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning with brake support, hands-free park assist, heated steering wheel, leather wrapped interior with real wood and metal accents, 500-watt Sony audio system, and more are standard!
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Concentrated Chinese herbal tea extract
This tea harmonizes the five-organ system including Liver/Gallbladder, Heart/Small intestine, Spleen/Stomach, Lung/Large intestine and Kidney/Bladder. In addition this tea contains herbs used to cleanse the entire body, including the digestive tract and colon. It also promotes weight loss because it cleanses the fat in the body. This potent tea contains a high level of cancer fighting polyphenols and is used for longevity. One serving has the anti-cancer and anti-oxidant effects of up to 12 cups of green tea, without the caffeine.
Ingredients: Green Tea, Lycium, Jujube, Hawthorn Berry, Orange Peel, Ginger, Astragalus, Liriope, Rehmannia, and Lo Han Kuo.
Use For: acne, anti-oxidant, arthritis, breast cysts, breast tenderness, cancer, cancer prevention, cholesterol, circulation, canker & cold sores, constipation, eczema, fat cleansing, fevers, flu, gastritis, hypertension, inflammation, longevity, psoriasis, tumor, varicose veins, and weight loss.
The Three Treasures: Jing, Shen, Qi describe three concepts of energy and underly the philosophy on which the "Three Treasures Teas" were developed.
The Three Treasures Teas: Sixteen formulas to balance and harmonize your body.


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Recently Bethesda announced that they will be bringing DOOM onto the Nintendo Switch, which means that DOOM will now be playable across pretty much all platforms which includes the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. So the question is, which platform is DOOM the "best" to play on in terms of graphics?
We guess given the customizability of the PC where gamers with huge budgets can put together monstrous rigs, the answer is pretty obvious. So the next question is how does DOOM fare compared to the other platforms? That's what YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits tried to find out when it compared the graphics of DOOM across all of its playable platforms.
Like we said, the PC is the clear winner in this case, but the PS4 actually holds its own pretty well. The Xbox One looks like it would probably rank third, and the Switch comes in last. Then again the Switch isn't exactly being marketed as a powerful high-end console, but we reckon that it still looks good enough to enjoy the game on.
At the end of the day we guess it depends on your gaming preference, whether you're more of a mouse and keyboard kind of gamer, or if you prefer consoles, and which consoles you already own, but it's still a fun and informative comparison nonetheless.
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Llano County Republican Club Quarterly Meeting
Article V of the U.S. Constitution provides a powerful mechanism for the States to rein in the Federal Government and its ever-expanding intrusion into our lives. That mechanism is a Convention of States.
Texas has now become the 11th State to pass a binding Resolution calling for a Convention of States to limit Federal over-reach. How does a Convention of States work? What limits may it impose on the Federal Government? What is the next step in this historic process?
The Llano County Republican Club cordially invites you to attend its June 6 quarterly meeting and dinner at the Kingsland Community Center where its guest speakers will be the Co-Directors of the COS Texas Project, Tamara Colbert and Paul Hodson. Ms. Colbert and Mr. Hodson spearheaded the passage of Texas' Convention of States law and will thoroughly explain the "ins and outs" of a Convention of States and how it can be used to return power back to the States and their citizens. You will not want to miss this exciting and informative presentation!
When: June 6, 2017 at 6:00pm
Where: Kingsland Community Center
3451 Rose Hill Dr.
Kingsland, Texas 78639
Cost: $15/per person
Reservations: Contact Ron Cummings, Treasurer
P.O. Box 711
Llano, Texas 78643
or call (512)-297-5400.
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Auction Ends: Feb 23, 2019 09:00 PM CST
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Win the money you spent at Starry Night back with this lotto & Beer Basket!
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