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If you ask me just 2 or 3 years ago, I must admit to you that I will never imagine myself going on a cruise. At least in Singapore, the general impression is that cruise ships are places for people to gamble day and night, free from governmental restrictions. However, after watching a documentary on Royal Carribean's Oasis Class ships, it gave me a lot more confidence to go vacation with this cruise line.
Of course, I live in Singapore and my family has a tight budget, so we are not going all the way to Florida for the Oasis-class ships. Instead, we settled for the next best thing - Mariner of the Seas. Please take note that as there are a lot of things to cover, I will split this trip into 6 posts - 1 for each day of the cruise, a ship overview of Mariner of the Seas and our short shore excursion at Penang.
|Mariner of the Seas at night, taken at Penang.
I booked the cruise online about 4 months before the cruise - 3 Night Penang Cruise with Mariner of the Seas. When we booked, it was one of the last 4 passenger balcony staterooms left. I think that this ship was built at a time (ie. 10 years ago) when family cruising is not as common as today so there are fewer family (ie. 4 guest) staterooms.
We paid about SGD 2200 for the cruise, including taxes and service charge. We had to pay a SGD600 deposit within 3 days of booking and the rest had to be paid 3 months before the cruise. As with all cruise lines, Royal Caribbean has a stringent cancellation policy, so decide carefully before booking. I heard from other guests that you may get better rates if you book on special rebates with tour agencies.
The website is very intuitive and I experienced very little lag. However, POSB users, please take note that Royal Caribbean does not accept the POSB Everyday Savings Account Debit Card for payment. If you live in Singapore, you can visit the Royal Carribean (Asia) office at Springleaf Tower to make payments.
|Location of Royal Carribean (Asia) Office at Springleaf Tower
Getting to Cruise Terminal
Since November 2014, the Marina South Pier MRT Station is open. This means that there is direct subway connection to the Marina Bay Cruise Center. However, only 1 out of 4 trains on North South Line head to Marina South Pier station, so it is imperative to look carefully and board the correct train.
|The number 5 and Marina South Pier name indicates that the next train will head to the cruise terminal
The train station is typical of Singapore MRT Stations built since the Circle Line - wide platforms with large open spaces and lots of artificial light. Signage is sufficient even for a first time traveler. However, there is a very long walk to the cruise terminal (thankfully it is sheltered).
|Trains arrive here at 20 minute intervals during off peak periods
|Vaulted ceilings is common feature among new Singapore MRT Stations
|The station entrance. Notice the covered walkway to the right.
Embarkation @ Marina Bay Cruise Centre
Unlike many cruise terminals which is built on land with only a small quay section protruding into the water, the Marina Bay Cruise Centre is actually a giant jetty protruding out of the mainland. I suppose this arrangement allows deeper ships to dock, though the ships still have to come really close to shore.
Unlike airports, the baggage check it is actually located near the bus unloading area on level 1. This is a convenient option as we did not have to carry the luggage up to the check in desks above. The departure hall is two levels up and accessible by escalator.
The check in desks were located at both sides of the departure hall and there are signs to guide passengers to their assigned desks. There are sufficient desks to ensure smooth check it with minimal waiting time.
[tip] You will get your SeaPass card here. This is your room key, on board spending card and passport if the ship is stopping by at a foreign port of call.
One thing I do not understand is the system of assigning colour codes to boarding passengers. With this system, we had to wait till our colour is called before we can enter the immigration room. I think this is not good as a whole swath of people will enter the immigration room at the same time, creating congestion there versus if people streamed in slowly like at Changi Airport.
Overall, it took 30 minutes from entering the Cruise Centre to stepping aboard the ship.
|The Cruise Centre looks rather typical from the front
Unlike airports, the baggage check it is actually located near the bus unloading area on level 1. This is a convenient option as we did not have to carry the luggage up to the check in desks above. The departure hall is two levels up and accessible by escalator.
|Baggage check in is located at the bus unloading area
|Proceed up the escalators in the background into the departure hall
The check in desks were located at both sides of the departure hall and there are signs to guide passengers to their assigned desks. There are sufficient desks to ensure smooth check it with minimal waiting time.
[tip] You will get your SeaPass card here. This is your room key, on board spending card and passport if the ship is stopping by at a foreign port of call.
|These signage are identical to the ones at Changi Airport!
|Check in counters are assigned according to decks of the passenger's staterooms
|There are ample check-in counters though I wonder why there is no overhead information boards like at the airport.
One thing I do not understand is the system of assigning colour codes to boarding passengers. With this system, we had to wait till our colour is called before we can enter the immigration room. I think this is not good as a whole swath of people will enter the immigration room at the same time, creating congestion there versus if people streamed in slowly like at Changi Airport.
Overall, it took 30 minutes from entering the Cruise Centre to stepping aboard the ship.
|Each guest is assigned a SeaPass card which is used as a room key, on board credit card and passport. The passport will be taken by the ship for safekeeping.
|Immigration is complete once you can see the ship. The immigration sign on the picture is for alighting passengers. The gangway onto the ship is actually similar to those at the airport.
|You can also catch sight of the loading process on from the terminal building
The First Impressions
The exterior of the ship looks ordinary, but the interior is really beautiful. It evokes a sense of elegance with the nice carpeted floors and woodwork. On every staircase landing and corridor there is a tastefully chosen artwork, and atrium is really well lit by skylights coming all the way from deck 11.
|There is plenty of light pouring into the atrium.
|The Schooner Bar is the first thing that you see on board. Notice the intricate woodwork and beautiful lighting
As the staterooms are not ready, we were politely ushered over to the dining room at deck 3 for lunch. We had to pass the casino along the way so it was a good chance to snap a picture. As with all cruise ships, the casinos on Mariner of the Seas cannot operate in port so photos are fair game! :P
|The casino is actually smaller than I expected and certainly smaller than those on Star Cruise ships
Lunch @ Main Dining Room
The main dining room just screams elegance. The giant crystal chandelier in the middle is reminiscent of the steam liners of old, and there is even a titanic-style grand staircase at the far end of the dining room. As many tables are designed to accommodate larger groups of guests, my group had to share a table with strangers. The wait staff were very friendly and looked really eager to serve us.
This turned out to be the only buffet in the main dining hall. There were lots of my favourites like brownies, dory fillet, chocolate chip cookies and ham. My sister complained that the cheese does not taste so good, though I found the seafood salad surprisingly good. Hearing advice from my fellow community volunteers, I decided to go more veg for the first plate before turning to the meats.
|Almost all of my favourite desserts are here!
|To ease the transition into this American ship, some Chinese dishes are also served.
|The breads on board are surprisingly good. I ended up eating 1 for almost every meal.
|This is my "really healthy" first plate!
|Royal Caribbean offers 4 types of sugars but I still cannot figure out which colour is which.
The Stateroom
As it was our first cruise, we decided to go for the balcony stateroom. Our stateroom is 7628 on the port side. It is decent sized though I wished the sofa bed could have a little more leg room. There are ample hangers in the closet and soap, towels and hair dryer is provided. The balcony door is quite hard to open though I must admit the balcony is a little larger than I expected.
[tip] Don't forget to bring along your American plugs.
|This stateroom has a king sized bed a sofa bed that can accommodate 4 people
|The balcony is a little larger than I expected and there is a small space between the curtains and the balcony door that is great for placing luggage.
We were soon greeted by our stateroom attendant Clemente and he gave us a really warm welcome. Wow, this type of personalised and interactive service is so different from the hotels that I used to stay on land. The bathrooms are small and the shower can be quite a challenge for the bigger sized people, though for me, it is quite comfortably sized. There is a separate knob to control water temperature and I think this is a lot better than the single knob system used in many hotels.
|Cruise Director Ken will later refer to these showers as test tubes.
The first walk-around, movie screening
There are not much activities going on in the first couple of hours, so just like any other first time cruiser, we decided to take a walk around Mariner of the Seas. It is worth noting that up till May 2015, Mariner of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in Asia at 138,000 tons. We also tried to book a complimentary spa mini-treatment (most treatments are chargeable) but it is fully booked.
|On the pool deck, the deck chairs are everywhere!
|Here is where you top up money for the arcade.
|The arcade on deck 12 is relatively small and features mostly older games
After that, we proceeded to the Savoy Theatre (main theatre) on deck 3 for a 3D movie - Penguins of Madagascar. There are ample 3D glasses provided though I must admit that the screen is a little too small and too far for the 3D to have a really dramatic effect. There is also a smaller screening room at deck 2 and I must say that the screening room is a much more conducive venue for movies. I wish there are more safety lights in the theatre stairs as the steps vary in height.
|The screen is located deep inside the stage. This is good for presentations but not for movies
|For the first screening, the theatre is quite empty. Later movie screenings are more crowded
Safety Drill
By Maritime Law, all cruise ships are required to do a safety drill before departure. As it is the same for all ships, there is not much to say. Simply proceed to the assembly zone on deck 4 according to the number on your SeaPass card. Unlike most bloggers, I actually advice you to go to the assembly area as early as possible for 2 reasons: 1) You can choose an inside standing spot which is less sunny 2) You actually help the ship to complete the drill faster. Clear signage is provided and staff are patient.
[tip] When the Captain announces that the alarm is to be sounded, COVER YOUR EARS.
|Guests do not have to put on life jackets during the drill, though a crew member will do a demonstration
|Come early so you can pick an inside standing spot that is less exposed to the sun.
Sail Away Party
What's one thing unique about a cruise? Well, its the sail-away party. Royal Caribbean's Dreamworks themed sail-away party is filled with energy and familiar characters like Alex and Gloria from Madagascar. There are many familiar tunes though I find it weird that the line "everybody dance now" is played between every single song. There is a countdown to ship departure though I do hope it is more dramatic (ie. confetti, etc). I love the poolside video screening live dancing from crew members all over the ship.
[tip] For a better view on this show, head over the deck 12 where you can see the whole performance area. If you are with kids, though, go do deck 11 so your kids can get close to the characters
|This is your first opportunity on board ship to immerse in the Dreamworks experience
|The deck entertainment team is full of energy
|Usual Singaporean habit: Cameras UP! Note the countdown to cruise in the poolside screen (background)
Dinner @ Main Dining Hall
Food is always the highlight on any cruise, and Royal Caribbean certainly delivers. Before I talk about the dining experience itself, here is just some important info. Firstly, there are 2 seatings for dinner - 5.45pm and 8.30pm, which you can choose when you book the cruise. Your group will be assigned a table and waiter who will serve you throughout the cruise.
Please do look carefully for your assigned deck. For my family, we had an embarrassing moment when we tried to enter at deck 3 (we were assigned deck 5). We were greeted by the front staff then ushered to our seats. Our waiter Jeong and assistant waiter Li Yan were very clear in sharing about the various dishes, and also very humorous.
The food is great. I am not kidding. The portions are just right, and the dishes really provide for a balanced diet. Dinner consists of a starter, main course and dessert. For the first night, the menu is western with Pesto Salmon, Pasta, Steak and a few other options. I chose a Steak for the main course and it is so much softer and juicier than those I get in the mid-range restaurants in Singapore (I don't dine at high end restaurants so I don't know).
|Pesto salmon!
Dessert options include the Mango pudding and Chocolate Sensation, both of which have very rich flavours and look really elegant. Just a note: the Signature dishes are the same every night, so you can safely go for the daily menu and take the signatures on a later evening. If you are not full, you may also request for a complimentary second serving, though subject to availability.
|So simple, yet so nice
|Chocolate moose cake: my favourite! (well, almost)
Welcome Aboard Show @ Savoy Theatre
After dinner, the next thing we are looking for is entertainment. Well, Mariner of the Seas has prepared a special welcome aboard show. For first time cruisers, this is a must attend as the cruise director will personally share many essentials of cruising - from dining tips to show timings and much, much more. Even for experienced cruisers, you also will want to attend as the opening performance by an acrobat (I did not catch the name) is excellent.
|The Royal Carribean singers and dancers, and Mariner of the Seas Orchestra
The performance is split into 2 sections. The first is a plate balancing act and he really got the audience on their toes as he tried to keep over 20 plates located all around the theatre in balance while teaching some guests how to balance and spin cloths and plates. However, the second act is the really impressive one. He is able to balance on things that I never thought was possible, such as a candle, wine bottle and even a soccer ball.
|The acrobat will even try to balance plates that are located around the audience, running around frantically as each plate starts falling over.
|Doing a headstand is already not so easy, but balancing on a tiny bottle...
|...or how about this: spinning 6 rings while balancing on a soccer ball
Ice Under the Big Top
One of the features unique to Royal Caribbean's Voyager class ships when they were introduced over 10 years ago is the Ice-Skating Rink, also known as Studio B. There, we got to watch an excellent ice production by an international cast of 8. However, as Studio B is very small, every guest is actually assigned a specific show timing assigned according to the main dining hall seating and stateroom location. For example, as my seating was at 5.45pm and my group stayed in a port (left side) stateroom, we had to watch the 8.45pm show on the first night.
The show is basically about the Big Top, a mystical artifact and the magic it produces when once the Big Top is lifted over the skating rink. We were brought to Russia, the Middle East and even a clown scene where 4 lucky children could ride on an ice train. The costumes are elaborate and the skaters are really talented with lots of spins, flips, duets, and even an aerial acrobatics scene!
|4 lucky children could ride this train though I do hope they included safety belts as falling on ice is quite nasty
|The Royal Caribbean ice crew!
We finished our day with some light snacks at Windjammer marketplace, and that's all for the first day. It was certainly an enlightening experience for many reasons, chiefly because of the warm and inviting service by the ship crew. It is also the first holiday where I did not have to travel 6 hours to the destination. Anyways, look out for day 2 of the cruise here, and don't forget to like the Second Drop facebook page!


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The ACFE has collaborated with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) to produce the Fraud Risk Management Guide (FRMG) to help organizations focus their anti-fraud efforts. The ACFE also
created a website to host interactive tools to complement the FRMG and assist organizations in applying its principles. EY partnered with the ACFE to develop one of the tools, a library of data analytics test. The interactive tool allows you to filter customized tests by risk type. The risks are based on the ACFE's iconic Fraud Tree.
"We are happy to be working in conjunction with COSO to release this guide," said James D. Ratley, CFE, President of the ACFE. "Fraud deterrence is a process of eliminating factors that may allow fraud to occur. With the help of the new Fraud Risk Management Guide, the potential for fraud can be minimized through a visible and rigorous anti-fraud program."
COSO, a joint initiative of five private-sector accounting and auditing associations organized in 1985, published Internal Control — Integrated Framework in 1992. In 2013, COSO updated its framework to include 17 principles in addition to the already established five internal control components. The issuance of this framework update included an explicit fraud-related principle, Principle No. 8: The organization considers the potential for fraud in assessing risks to the achievement of objectives. After focusing primarily on unintentional errors and misstatements for more than 20 years, COSO users were now being told to also focus on intentional misstatements and the deliberate misappropriation of assets — fraud.
The FRMG taskforce's mission was to update a previous guide published by the ACFE, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in 2008 — Managing the Business Risk of Fraud: A Practical Guide (MBRF) — and make it consistent with the 2013 COSO framework. Organizations can use the FRMG to comply with COSO Principle No. 8, or to develop and implement a more comprehensive fraud risk management program.
"This research offers tremendous direction as it relates to reducing the extent of fraud in organizations of all sizes and across all industries," said Robert B. Hirth Jr., COSO Chair. "Although it is virtually impossible to eliminate fraud completely, implementation of the principles in this new guide will maximize the likelihood that fraud will be prevented or detected in a timely manner and will create a strong fraud deterrence effect."
Help your organization improve its internal controls by visiting ACFE.com/fraudrisktools. You'll find documentation templates, interactive scorecards to use in assessing your FRMG program and a library of anti-fraud data analytics tests.
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Altoona has joined the ranks of Harrisburg and 25 other Pennsylvania communities to enter the state's Act 47 rescue program for financially distressed municipalities.
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The state Department of Community and Economic Development, which oversees the program, announced today that it had hired the Stevens and Lee law firm -- which helped handle Harrisburg's plan -- to do the same for Altoona.
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Darren Turner tries powerboat racing
Jackie Hunt doesn't trust many people to take the helm of her P1 SuperSport World Championship winning powerboat, but when Darren Turner, driver for the SEAT Sport UK British Touring Car team, arrived at Southampton yesterday (Wednesday 15th August) along with a Channel 4 film crew, Jackie handed over the steering wheel while Darren took it for a spin on the Solent.
"It was absolutely fantastic and something I'll never forget! I've heard that Jackie doesn't let many people drive the boat so it was a great honor that she let me have a go," enthused Darren, the 2007 Le Mans 24 Hours GT1 class winner, following his first powerboating experience. "Jumping across the waves with the spray coming over, you can't get much better than that."
Comparing the experience to that of car racing, Darren explained, "The steering is more remote than in a car, it's about anticipating what's coming up and getting the balance of the boat right. The speed was very impressive. Eighty or ninety miles an hour on land doesn't feel that fast but on choppy water it is amazing. When you look ahead you don't feel like you're travelling very fast because there is such an expanse of water, but when you look to the side and the land flashing by, only then do you have a true sense of speed."
"It's also a lot more physical than I was expecting," Darren continued. "It's not so much the G-forces that you get in a racing car - although you can really feel the power from those two massive 525hp engines - it's more the pounding you get from the waves. I guess it's a lot more like rallying than racing in that respect."
Jackie, who took the throttles while Darren was driving, was suitably impressed with his performance, "After a couple of minutes I could see that Darren was really enjoying it so I didn't hold back at all. You can tell he's a racing driver, he's got a natural feel for anything with an engine and his turning was very smooth. Darren said that driving a British Touring Car is all about finesse, and it's very much like that in a P1 boat - probably more so. I'd be quite worried if he was racing against us, I think he'd be tough competition!"
With talks of a return test-drive, Darren was equally full of praise for Hunt, "Jackie would be very good in a racing car; she possesses the basic skills and has a thorough mechanical understanding, she'd take to car racing like a duck to water!"
It seems that Johnny Herbert, who test-drove P1 Evolution boat Wettpunkt.com on Lake Comolast week, may have competition if he races in the P1 British Grand Prix of the Sea at Cowesnext weekend. When told of his fellow racing driver's potential wildcard entry, Darren responded, "I'd love to come back and race in Powerboat P1, the boats are awesome! If Johnny is going racing, I'll certainly give him a run for his money!"
The test was filmed for a new Channel 4 series entitled Racing Rivals which goes behind-the-scenes of the 2007 BTCC. The six-part 30 minutes series will be broadcast every Sunday morning from 7th October onwards.
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It was the God fearing church-going grandmother of Lester Barrie who first suggested he would someday be a gospel preacher, and at age 21, accepting his calling, preach is what Lester Barrie did. The good news for the entertainment industry is that fate had other ideas. In a climate full of comedians scrambling to be the next Eddie Murphy or Richard Pryor, a unique style of comedy shaped by the black Baptist Church and the University of Southern California Debate Team was being formed. It was the voice born in inner city Chicago and later moving to Long Beach, California that ultimately formed the bold style of hip, urban, socially conscious comedy without profanity.
Often compared to "clean" comedians Sinbad and Bill Cosby, Lester made his TV debut on the syndicated show, "Star Search" a safe haven for a comic minister. It was a reign that lasted 6 weeks, ending in semi-finals. A black comedian bent on not using profanity would be in less friendly waters on HBOs raw and edgy "Def Comedy Jam," prompting Lesters own father to urge him to pass on the opportunity. Still without profanity or comedy below the waist, Lester Barrie answered the call to be a hip, cool and extremely funny. Lesters other television stand-up appearances include A&Es "Evening at the Improv," Foxs "Comic Strip Live," BETs "Comic View," and on four occasions Lester inspiring style would spark standing ovations on the syndicated "Showtime at the Apollo."
Lester Barrie brings a vast repertoire of characters to his comic acting. Movie credits include ""lam Dunk Earnest"" staring Jim Varney, as well as "Dont be a Menace to South Central While Sipping Juice in the Hood" staring Shawn and Marlon Wayans. Lesters array of talents was also solicited by Robert Townsend for 13 weeks on Foxs "Townsend Television" series. Lesters knack for sketch comedy also landed him in the cast of Foxs "Def Jam Primetime," an HBO independent production. Other television credits include guest appearances on WBs "Sister Sister" and UPNs "In the House staring rap music sensation LL Cool J.
Producer David Pekinpaw discovered Lesters abilities didnt stop at comic acting, and cast Lester in the lead role in "Hammersmith," a Steven J. Cannel pilot presentation about a young private investigator. It was also Pekinpaw who later cast Lester in the recurring roll of "Diggs" on the Fox Television drama series "Sliders." Other pilots include, "Road Warrior," a Paramount sitcom about the lives of traveling salesmen, as well as "Be My Date," Universals hip 90s dating show that Lester hosted.
After receiving numerous awards in national competitions for the University of Southern California on a speech and debate scholarship, Barrie would find himself subsidizing his career by teaching high school teens to focus their gift of gab. The level of confidence built by these experiences would set Lester Barrie even further apart from the fray of African American comedians, most apparent in numerous urban comedy competitions in which Lester Barrie finished king of he hill. Inspiring people young and old in an entertaining fashion, this thirty-something voice has answered to a unique calling that would make his grandmother proud. Lester Barrie provides a world – which at times appears heartless and cruel -- with the universal medicine of comedic, sidesplitting laughter.


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What do Love, skywriting, Year of the Rooster, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture all have in common? They are among the subjects of the U.S. Postal Service's 2017 Stamp program announced today.
For more than 130 years, the Postal Service stamp program has celebrated the people, events and cultural milestones that are unique to United States history. The 2017 stamp subjects are in keeping with this rich tradition.
"The Postal Service is thrilled to provide this sneak preview of a few subjects of our 2017 program as we continue offering exciting new topics on stamps that will have wide appeal to stamp enthusiasts in America and abroad," said U.S. Postal Service Stamp Services Executive Director Mary-Anne Penner. "Stamps are miniature works of art that tell America's story; this is only the beginning as we will announce more subjects going forward."
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Please note that the Chavasse family papers, including the correspondence of our founder, Francis James Chavasse, and our first Master, Christopher Chavasse, are on deposit at the Bodleian. The papers of Noel Chavasse are held separately at the Imperial War Museum.
The St Peter's Archives also hold a small number of items given by private donation that do not relate strictly to the history of the College, including the Brooke-Sladen papers, which includes correspondence sent by and on behalf of members of the French royal family in exile in England during the reign of Napoleon. It also has a large collection of the private papers of John Barron, who was Master between 1991 and 2003.
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Chilean Needle Grass
Chilean needle grass is an invasive weed that is found in Hawke's Bay and we want to help farmers control it and stop its spread. It impacts on farm production and animal welfare, and can be spread easily. HBRC Biosecurity staff are working with landowners to manage this pest plant.
What is Chilean needle grass?
Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) is a Total Control (Occupier Responsibility) Pest Plant in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council Regional Pest Management Strategy 2013.
Why is it a problem?
Chilean needle grass is an invasive weed that out-competes productive pasture grasses and takes over large areas if left uncontrolled. Its seeds have a sharp, needle like tip which attaches easily to stock and can penetrate skin and muscle. This can cause painful abscesses for the animal, and can lead to downgrading of pelts, meat or wool. The seed can also injure horses and dogs. It is unpalatable to stock when it is seeding (November to January), reducing the stock carrying capacity on a property.
Where is it found?
Chilean needle grass is widespread in Hawke's Bay and Marlborough, and has been found on a small number of sites in Canterbury. Currently, Chilean needle grass infests approximately 3,700 hectares of land in New Zealand, but has the potential to affect up to 15 million hectares nationwide.
In Hawke's Bay, Chilean needle grass is found on approximately 130 properties, covering around 550 hectares. Chilean needle grass occurs in Maraekakaho, Bayview, Puketapu, Omakere, Poukawa, Porangahau, Waipawa and Waipukurau.
Current and Potential distribution of Chilean Needle Grass
How do I identify it?
Chilean needle grass is an erect, tufted perennial grass that can grow up to 1m in height if left ungrazed.
Chilean needle grass is most easily identified from October to March, when it is seeding. Seeds have a sharp needle like tip with a long twisting awn and are reddish purple in colour early in the seeding period (November), later drying to a golden brown colour (December, January). Chilean needle grass typically grows in dry, sunny areas.
How is it spread?
Chilean needle grass seeds are poorly adapted for wind dispersal and tend to fall close to the parent plant. The seed is sharp, and spreads by attaching itself to anything that brushed past the plant. Animals, people, vehicles, machinery and equipment, soil and contaminated feed can all move Chilean needle grass seed.
What do I do if I think I've found it on my property?
If you think you have found Chilean needle grass on your property, or think that you have brought in contaminated seed, stock or feed, report it to Hawke's Bay Regional Council immediately. A Biosecurity Officer will help you identify the plant and assist with control and containment advice.
To help prevent Chilean needle grass spreading to your property, put basic vehicle hygiene and farm biosecurity practises in place.
What is the best way to control Chilean needle grass?
Chilean needle grass can be difficult to control once established and a range of chemical and physical control methods may be required. For advice on control methods for your property, contact Hawke's Bay Regional Council.
What can I do to protect my property from Chilean needle grass?
By implementing farm biosecurity practices on your property you can reduce the risk of Chilean needle grass establishing on your property.
- Ensure you know what Chilean needle grass looks like and keep a look out for seeding plants from October until February.
- Make sure any feed that you purchase is free from Chilean needle grass and its seed.
- Ensure vehicles, machinery and equipment coming onto your property are free from soil and seed. If you are concerned about the hygiene of machinery, equipment or vehicles ask that they are cleaned before entering your property.
- Before purchasing or grazing stock on your property ask where the stock have come from and if they could have come from a property with seeding Chilean needle grass.
Further Information
For further information on Chilean needle grass or to request any printed material or free Farm Biosecurity signs please contact HBRC on 006468338083 or 006468338021 or email us. You can watch a video about Chilean Needle Grass here. There is more information available from AgPest here.
The Chilean Needle Grass Awareness Programme is a joint programme partnered by Hawke's Bay Regional Council, Environment Canterbury, Marlborough District Council and the Ministry for Primary Industries.
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The revisionist history going on about Nancy Mace's record is a bit too much for me and the actual history disqualifies her in my mind. Nancy Mace has been making the rounds of conservative talk radio and blogs lately with so many eager to beat Lindsey. One of the things she is starting to get some heat over, and rightfully so, is her relationship with Will Folks.
This is a very good thing. But her response to it is to basically brush it off as Will Folks being a "client" and just one of many. That's nonsense. They were business partners. She was co-owner of the website he used and continues to use as the platform for his stories about Governor Nikki Haley. And she served as his "spokesman" in response to all press inquires when he started smearing Nikki Haley with allegations of an affair. She was his mouthpiece, she spread those stories with her own name.
There is no way in hell I would have put her on stage at the RedState Gathering when that stage would be shared by Governor Nikki Haley and I have no intention of supporting anyone who was not only involved in that sordid mess, but is now trying to claim clean hands when she co-owned that website.
I just don't think she should be able to get away with passing off what she did as just another service to another client. And if it was, then she is for sale in a way that everyone who thinks she would make a good public official should be extremely wary of. She should not so easily be given a pass for her role in smearing not just Nikki Haley, but the Haley family.
Erickson's reflexive support for Haley is cute, though. Like "lost puppy" cute. And he's been with her from the beginning, so there's something to be said for his loyalty – misguided as it may be.
In fact in May 2010 – three days after our founding editor Will Folks was pressured by Haley's enemies into acknowledging his previous "inappropriate physical relationship" with the former state lawmaker – Erickson put up an article claiming that Folks had been paid to smear her.
"We know who paid Will Folks to push this story out there," he wrote.
Within 24 hours, however, Erickson had backed down from his accusation completely. In fact he published a follow-up post saying "I have no clue if anyone is behind Will Folks doing this," and later admitted that he was merely stringing the media along "like Folks has done."
Despite all this history, we have nothing against Erickson personally. We're glad he continues to give us ink. And if his website's ongoing support for a big-spending crony capitalist "Republicans in Name Only" like Haley is going to color its endorsement in South Carolina's 2014 U.S. Senate race – that's entirely his prerogative.
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NDC have added the Control Techniques DBE140 Servo Drive and its associated 142DSD301US ac Servo Motor to its Repairs Register.
These drives are used predominantly within the food industry on such machines as the AEW Thurne – IBS2000 range of meat slicers. Control board failures are not uncommon due to the harsh environment which they operate within. Catastrophic failures can and do occur.
NDC's decision to 'Reverse Engineer' the drive is a process where the drive is re-engineered to understand the design and components used sufficiently to enable NDC to build a test rig in order to satisfy our 'Test - Diagnose - Repair -Test' philosophy. What does this mean? It means that on arrival at our Labs the faulty drive can be tested against known data. From this test the faults can be diagnosed, the repair effected and finally tested to ensure that the drive is functional before despatch.
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R 5 900 Per Day
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R 5 900 Per Day
HOLIDAY RENTAL: The house is available from November 2016 to April 2017
Lower rates on request for the period end November to 10 December 2016 and from 10th January - end January 2017
Figa Futi is a neat, comfortable beach holiday house situated across the road from Keurbooms beach. Ideal for a relaxing beach holiday.
Open plan farm style kitchen with all mods cons.
Dining room with fireplace, stack doors that open up to the garden and braai area
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Doors leading onto a balcony with lovely sea views, weber braai
1 x Double bedroom, shower toilet and basin
Lounge area with kitchenette
Garden is fully enclosed
Built in braai area in the garden
Easy walk across to the beach and the popular Enricos restaurant.
All linen and towels provided
The Garden Route has a Mediterranean Maritime climate, with moderately hot summers, and mild to chilly winters. It is one of the richest rainfall areas, most of which occurs in the winter months, brought by the humid sea-winds from the Indian Ocean. Any time of the year is good for visiting the area, depending if you enjoy a peaceful retreat during the winter months or a bustling holiday destination during the summer.
Originally christened Bahia Formosa (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay can now be accessed by first class national roads, by sea or by scheduled air flights.
The great forests lying at the feet of the fabled Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains are the gateway to the incredible indigenous African wealth of Plettenberg Bay, which lies on South Africa's spectacular south coast 210kms from Port Elizabeth and +/- 600 km from Cape Town. The Outeniqua-Tsitsikamma indigenous forests are a unique mixture of Cape Fynbos and temperate forest and offer the nature lover world-renowned hiking trails and an exciting opportunity to see the last remaining forest elephants of South Africa. The entire area teems with birdlife. Nearly 300 species are to be found in the great variety of habitats ranging from Fynbos to forest to wetlands.
No less than ten important nature reserves embrace the varied ecosystems of the area as well as unique marine reserves, home to soft coral reefs, dolphins, seals and a host of other marine life. The bay itself is Nursery to the endangered Southern Right Whale which comes here to calve in the winter and spring (July to December).
The area is of course a sports paradise and boasts fabulous trails for hikers, mountain bikers, horse riders and canoeists. The highlight of the area is undoubtedly the rivers, beaches and the bay with its ideal conditions for all facets of water sports, including sailing in the safe waters of the Bay, superb rock and surf fishing and scuba diving spots. Alternately one can simply stroll along its clean, sandy beaches stretching for miles along the Indian Ocean or enjoy its safe swimming areas. At night, Plettenberg Bay is alive with pubs, night-spots and fine restaurants. A wide range of accommodation offers luxury hotels, exclusive country retreats, cosy bed and breakfasts, self-catering chalets and excellent camping facilities.
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Plettenberg Bay offers a laid-back lifestyle, that gives you time to enjoy nature and the surrounding scenic views. Living in Plettenberg Bay means that you have the privilege of enjoying the lovely coffee shops and unique stores situated near the ocean. The area attracts a mix of young professionals, old couples and small families because of the holiday vibe, and wide range of activities that the Plettenberg area provides.Find out more about Plettenberg Bay
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A man died Sunday when his car hit a concrete retaining wall in Aurora.
The accident happened just before 6 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Alameda Drive and South Chambers Road, according to a news release from the Aurora Police Department.
Investigators learned that the car, a Chevy Monte Carlo, was driving south on Chambers Drive at a high speed when it struck a curb near the intersection with Evanston.
After hitting the curb, the car slid sideways into the concrete retaining wall near the Highline canal bike trail underpass that allows trail users to cross under Chambers Road. The car came to rest east of the wall near a median.
Police found the car with severe damage and the driver pinned in the car.
Fire personnel began resuscitation efforts after unpinning the driver, but were not successful.
According to the news release, the driver was wearing a seat belt. Investigators believe speed was a contributing factor, but do not yet know if alcohol or drugs were involved.
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Opening scene shows a man being roughed up by a group of men in an alleyway. A slate comments (in French) that when nations are bellicose, an assassination can cause a world war. Next, a slate shows picture of the world and states (in English) "One murder may start a world war." Another slate (in French) states that In 1914, while Europe's armies and fleets were more powerful than they had ever been, the nephew of the Emperor of Austria (Archduke Ferdinand) was assassinated. A front page is shown of newspaper, "Journal De Geneve" carrying the story. Next scene is a view of the city of Sarajevo. The ancient Emperor's Mosque dominates the scene. A slate appears asking Where is Sarajevo? It is followed by a map of Europe in 1914, which zooms in on Austria and Serbia and identifies and labels Sarajevo,in Austria, close to the Serbian border. Slates (in French) says Austria accused Serbia of War and other nations enter the melee. Animated World map shows the nations getting involved, starting with the German Empire in 1914, including its African colonies, and then successively showing Russia, France, Belgium,Great Britain, Japan, and the Ottoman Empire. Map advances to 1915, showing the Italian empire, Bulgaria,and Central Arabia. In 1916 it adds Portugal, Roumania. Next, the U.S.A. is added in, 1917, along with Central and South America, Greece, Siam, and China. Finally, the slate shows the war ending in 1918. Slate shows Armistice Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th Month (November), with time shown on hands of Big Ben in London.
Prewar and early World War 2 conditions of the British in Great Britain. War ammunition for Britain transported from the United States to Britain as part of lend lease plan. Also war materiel sent the other way around from the United Kingdom to the United States, as the war progressed. A map showing the path between the United States and Great Britain through the Atlantic Ocean. Tanks for Russia from Britain. Aircraft and guns for the United States by Lend Lease. Tons of food and clothing in large containers for troops in Britain. Clusters of houses and buildings. Two men on a bridge. A lane in Britain. People in the lane. Tanks prepare for war. British soldiers in uniform. A woman seated at a vanity putting on lipstick makeup. Men and women in the streets in England. A man turns to notice the legs of a woman as she walks by. View of legs of many women walking by, not wearing stockings due to rationing. Brief shot of driver in a car in the United States as he hands his gas ration ticket to the gas station attendant. Back in England, scene as a man goes to a pub for whiskey. The pub keeper laughs at him as there is none. Men in a field harvesting grains for making industrial alcohol. Soldier painting word "Hitler" onto a bomb shell. Cartons of whiskey being transported to the United States as pay for the material that comes in to Britain. A man opens cartons from the U.S. with 'Made in U.S.A.' painted on it. Images of American made industrial machine goods purchased by the British, including machinery signs for "Cincinnati Bickford", "The Ohio Machine Tool Company", "Niles Tool Works, Hamilton Ohio", "The Cincinnati Planer Co.", "American Hole Wizard", and "Barnes Drill Company, Rockford, Illinois" A woman worker moves a large planer or drill press into position. Crane at a ship dock is seen moving a large wooden crate with "Ford" label on it. A man goes to buy cigarettes. A 'No cigarettes today' board. If there were cigarettes he would have paid the cost of the cigarettes and the tax to the shopkeeper. Close up view of coins on a table and large portion going to British taxes to pay for war. A newspaper headline which says "Britain spends 49,000,000 per day on war." Several industrial plants in Britain, with smoke and pollution rising from chimneys and stacks during high output war effort. Laborers working at a construction site, including brick layers, who pay 29% tax. Rich men who pay 97½ % tax: A man in a nice car parked in front of a church. He leads a bride in a wedding gown and possibly the Bride's father toward the doors of the church. Various views of British workers and workmen walking in and out of factories. British citizens in ration lines. Sheep being herded on pasture land in Australia. Vessels in ocean used by the British for supplies to Russia. Aircraft from the U.S. on board a ship, and British troops arriving on a ship dock.
Scene opens showing the statue of British Women's suffrage movement leader, Emmeline Pankhurst, located in Victoria Tower Gardens next to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster. (This was erected in her memory, in 1930, two years after her death.) A World War 1 parade of women in clothing of religious orders; nurses; some military; and academics. One group carries a banner reading "Demonstrate-Trained Nurses." It also depicts What appears to be an Angel of Mercy and an appeal to buy war bonds. They are followed by women carrying a large British Union Jack, and by others, in academic garb, carrying banners of academic institutions. (This march was probably organized by the "Women's Party," the 1917 group founded by the Panghursts' to replace their "Women's Social and Political Union." The new Party emphasized support for the British war effort.) Scene shifts to suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst viewed from camera behind her right shoulder as she addresses a large crowd. She is standing on a roofed platform in a park-like setting. The audience is mostly civilian, but a soldier is seen here or there. Several London Bobbies are in the audience, close to the speaker's stand. The next scene shows pedestrians gathered near Buckingham Palace, in London. A number of Bobbies (London policemen) are present, some on foot and some on horseback. The Queen Victoria monument is visible in the background. A horse-drawn carriage passes in front of the camera. Next, a woman is seen being arrested by two Bobbies, as passersby watch. An automobile passes and then the woman and police are seen approaching the camera as more officers become involved, keeping spectators away. In the final scene, in the 1920s, a man standing in front of a large group of women, congratulates one (probably Christabel Pankhurst). Closeup shows, from left to right, the man; a somewhat tired-looking Emmeline Pankhurst; and her daughter, Christabel.
Allenbury patent protects British soldiers from Asphyxiating Gases. Soldiers hide behind wood logs lying on a field. Soldiers wear the Allenbury gas masks. Gas cloud covers the area. After it passes, they rise up and attack. View of a soldier modeling the mask. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
'Know Your Ally: Britain' - An Allied propaganda film to solidify Anglo-American solidarity within the ranks as well as to counter Nazi propaganda aimed at weakening the alliance during World War II. Scenes in the United States of a college football game as a player makes a touchdown and a crowd erupts in loud cheering. Football team at blocking and tackling practice on a practice field. A World War 2 tank fires. British and American soldiers fire artillery and infantry forces running on a battlefield. Explosions occur and smoke rises. Views of soldiers of China, Russia, Britain and the United States. Allied troops march. Idaho, United States and Britain on a map showing population. Vehicular traffic and pedestrians on a road including cars and double-decker buses and pedestrians showing congested space in Britain. People talk to their neighbors. British policemen seen. British citizens emerge from underground transit system. Groups of British men, women and children in crowds are seen. Image of British Bobby police officer with hand up and narrator relates that British police do not carry a gun. Newspaper headlines about a strike, a catastrophe in Britain. Animated map of the Great Britain shows that it is surrounded by sea. Ships at sea. An old man and a boy sitting on a stoop with a model of a tall masted sailing ship. Brief views of cities in different parts of the world, including Sydney Australia; an unidentified South African port; an aerial view of the city of Wellington, New Zealand; parliament and government buildings of Canada in Ottawa; a large passenger ferry boat passing by with the skyscrapers of Manhattan New York City in the background.
A film on U.S. shuttle bombing operations 'Operation Titanic' over Germany from bases in Great Britain, Italy and Russia during World War II. Personnel of the U.S. 8th Air Force in Great Britain. The U.S. 15th Air Force personnel in Italy. The are briefed about the first shuttle bombing run to new Russian airfields. United States Army Air Force General Nathan Farragut Twining addresses the personnel and bids them farewell. United States Army Air Force B-17 Flying Fortresses led by General Ira Clarence Eaker take off. USAAF B-24 Liberators take off from Great Britain. P-51 Mustangs and P-38 Lightning fighter airplanes escort the bombers on their way. The bombing forces bomb the targets in Germany. They return after their mission. Crew and officers look at the aircraft as they fly overhead. The officers look through binoculars. The crew waves towards the aircraft.


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Aiken, Joan
Very few people can write as well for adults as they do for children, or write light fiction as convincing as their more serious stories. Joan Aiken is one of the few, and a discreet poet into the bargain.
Very few people can write as well for adults as they do for children, or write light fiction as convincing as their more serious stories. Joan Aiken is one of the few, and a discreet poet into the bargain.
During a visit to my parents, so comfortably settled with a long view out over the sea that is a positive incitement to sitting down by the window with a book, I took this opportunity of catching up on Aikens. The difficulty was, where to start: there are the Felix trilogy, the James III series, the Armitage stories and a whole list of magic-or-mystery stories. Perhaps it's a good thing that parents don't have any of Joan Aiken's adult fiction.
So what can I say to give you a reasonable flavour of her various styles and encourage you to try them? because that is of course what I should like to do. Perhaps a short well, I'll do my best impression of a number of books: here goes.
- Go Saddle the Sea
- The second book in the Felix trilogy, a good robust adventure with two children making a difficult journey across Spain in the early 1800s. Remarkable for not making things pretty-pretty, and especially remarkable for the matter-of-fact way in which faith is taken for granted as an ingredient of everyday life.
- The Cuckoo Tree
- One of the James III books, set in an England that never happened. Convincing characters, and lots of unpretentious echoes (Brueghel, for example, or Austen) to bring the well-read reader extra pleasure. St. Paul's cathedral, swagged and festooned with oranges and lemons for the coronation, is an abiding image.
- Embroidered Sunset
- A romance, and I don't care who finds out that I read (good) romances! No happy ending, but memorable characters always a hall-mark of an Aiken book and incidents: "Emma Chiddock!" I cry, each time I spring the beaters of our electric whisk into the washing-up. Also some very persuasive descriptions of pictures, good enough to make me want to see them.
- All and More
- An assortment: about half and half Armitage stories, which combine magic and everyday as effectively as E. Nesbit, and more fantastic tales. Always logical, never whimisical.
- Foul Matter
- Heavier fiction, with truly adult griefs and pain. How people can misunderstand each other ... Loving descriptions of houses and places, too, plus short poems and some interesting ideas for recipes.


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A Guide to Boon's Bath Toys by Age
Rub a dub dub, Boon's in the tub. We wanted to make it easy for our families when it comes to selecting the right bath toys at the right age. That's why we've put together this quick and easy age guide to our bath toys. It's time to have some good, clean fun.


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Football and Me
I believe in the importance of youth to commit themselves to a group. Whether it a Church group, athletic team, book club, or even an informal group, there are many different types of organizations for youth (and any age group) to join. I believe in the importance of this participation for many reasons, namely the commitment to something bigger than yourself, learning to work with others, making friends, and learning how to deal with responsibility. These learning experiences and many more are the reason I believe that is necessary for youth to place a bit of their time and effort into a group or team.
For me, whether it was the fourth grade or my senior year, my football team has always been the group that I have committed to. For any achievement to be made in football, contributions must be made by many different people. I am a part of a district and area champion defense this year, however I, myself am not the reason for success. Neither is the reason our star quarterback or running back (although they play a role). The real reason for our team's accomplishment this year has been the culmination of the hard work done by various people. The back-ups, coaches, parents, and even the band members all play an important role in our district championship. My personal coach, Coach Hammond, relayed an analogy to my team in a pre-game speech that I believe communicates the point I'm trying to get across perfectly. A good name for it would be the popsicle analogy. Coach Hammond pulled out one popsicle stick and displayed it to the team. This represented a single player on a football team trying to win football game. He then easily snapped it in half. Coach then pulled out a group of 33 popsicle sticks, these represented the 33 players that made up the team (11 each on offense, defense, and special teams for non-football fans). Even under the brute force of the strongest player on our team, the bundle of sticks refused to break. The Popsicle stick analogy conveys the idea of a group of individuals working stronger as a whole, further laying foundation my belief.
Everyone preaches to youth about the importance of being an individual. While I agree individuality is an important component of the make-up of a human, I believe it is also important to reap the benefits of learning how to work in a group. My belief comes with a dream, that every person at one time in his life, ignores personal triumph and commits himself to a cause bigger than himself. Whether it a marriage, a family, a communion with GOD, or even a football team, the ability to be part of a team builds valuable traits in men and women. Most importantly: the ability to give up yourself for the greater good of a group or team.
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A brewery has defended its decision to install pay and display machines at a popular town pub.
Shops and charities in Liverpool Road, Penwortham are unhappy about the decision to charge £1 for two hours stay on the Fleece Inn car park. They say it will affect businesses, but pub bosses said it was necessary as their customers were unable to park.
Gary Cockburn, assistant manager at the Age UK shop said: "My biggest fear is for the volunteers. We have a couple of volunteers who've always used the Reeds Rains side of the car park thinking it was council land. One lady who struggles to walk is very concerned as there's no other place to park in the area. It will also affect people dropping off donations."
Jenna Whittingham of the Beauty & The Boutique salon, said: "This is causing bad blood. We send our customers there and have staff parties there, and this is ruining good will."
She added: "Since it's been brought in the car park's been empty, and thayt will put people off. They'll think the pub's dead, so they're shooting themselves in the foot."
A spokesperson for Spirit Pub Company said the charge was brought in following guest feedback to stop non-pub visitors blocking spaces.
He said: "Although we appreciate this may be an inconvenience, we do refund the £1 cost of the parking to all paying guests and offer change for any guests who are caught short. We also make available an overnight parking permit to any guests who wish to enjoy a few drinks and take a taxi home, to ensure they are not fined."
Penwortham Councillor David Howarth said: "I can fully understand why they've decided to do it, it's private land for a private business and people have been abusing it by parking up there and getting the bus into town. However, the Town Council is keen to see whether there is some possibility of a compromise that can be reached with the pub bosses."


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President Barack Obama surprised just about everyone Thursday when he said that health insurance companies don't have to cancel policies after all—even if they don't meet health reform requirements. But this begs some big questions: Can he pull it off? And, what does it mean for you?
Here's what you need to know about the roll-back of private insurance cancellations and the new state of Obamacare:
First off, can President Obama really do this?
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When a loved one dies, the grief can be overwhelming. You may feel lost, disconnected, depressed or like you can't go on. Last year, SIRCH started The Journey Through Grief support groups for people who have experienced a loss. They were an overwhelming success.
I am not sure how I would have got through the last few months without this support.
I want to help lift a heavy heart.


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About ACC
SEC Threats Don't Help In-house Bar Prevent Retaliation
Law360 features a piece on corporate retaliation against whistleblowers by ACC vice president and chief legal strategist Amar Sarwal. In the piece, Amar writes that while the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been threatening lawsuits against companies retaliating against whistleblowers, these threats "fit into a larger pattern of the SEC neglecting to provide the kind of guidance that could move the needle for both companies and whistleblowers alike." To read the full article, visit www.law360.com.


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An air quality advisory has been issued for Vanderhoof and Prince George due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter.
The advisory is expected to continue through Thursday.
People with chronic underlying medical conditions should avoid strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.
Staying indoors and in air conditioned spaces will help reduce fine particulate exposure.
Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease.


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Washington, DC- With the Kyoto Protocol about to enter into force, two new reports by the Pew Center on Global Climate Change examine key issues facing governments and stakeholders as they begin weighing options for strengthening the international climate change effort beyond 2012.
The two reports – Climate Data: Insights and Observations and International Climate Efforts Beyond 2012: A Survey of Approaches – were prepared as background material for the Climate Dialogue at Pocantico, an ongoing series of discussions among senior policymakers and stakeholders from 15 countries on options for next steps in the climate effort. The reports were released today at COP 10 in Buenos Aires.
"Kyoto is a start, but ahead lies a far greater challenge: engaging all the world's major emitters in a long-term approach that fairly and effectively mobilizes the technology and resources needed to protect the global climate," said Pew Center President Eileen Claussen. "These new reports lay out a broad array of options for moving the international effort forward, and offer keen insights on the very real challenges we face in the coming negotiations."
Climate Data: Insights and Observations, by Kevin Baumert, Jonathan Pershing, Timothy Herzog and Matthew Markoff of the World Resources Institute (WRI), draws policy-relevant observations from a comprehensive database of emissions, energy, economic and other data assembled by WRI and called the Climate Analysis Indicators Tool.
The report focuses largely on the 25 countries with the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Among its findings:
The report also looks at variations in carbon intensity, vulnerability to adverse climate impacts, and capacity to address climate change.
International Climate Efforts Beyond 2012: A Survey of Approaches, by Daniel Bodansky of the University of Georgia and Sophie Chou and Christie Jorge-Tresolini of the Pew Center, surveys and synthesizes more than 40 proposed approaches for strengthening international climate efforts beyond 2012.
In addition to brief summaries of each proposal, the report provides an overview of key issues in the design and negotiation of future international efforts, and describes how the various proposals seek to address them. The issues include: the form and forum of negotiations; the time frame of a future agreement; the type and stringency of climate commitments; burden-sharing; and adaptation. The report also outlines criteria for assessing different options from a policy and a political perspective.
"It's clear from this report that lots of smart people are thinking creatively about the best ways to strengthen the international climate effort," said Claussen. "Working with policymakers and stakeholders through our Climate Dialogue at Pocantico, the Pew Center is committed to advancing this critical debate and arriving at fair, practical solutions." The Climate Dialogue at Pocantico provides an off-line opportunity for 25 senior policymakers and stakeholders to consider specific options for next steps in the international effort.
Members, who participate in their personal capacities, include policymakers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Tuvalu, the United Kingdom, and the United States; NGO representatives from India, Switzerland and the United States; and senior executives from Alcoa, BP, DuPont, Eskom, Exelon, Rio Tinto, and Toyota.
The first and second sessions of the dialogue were held in July and October 2004. A third session will be held in February 2005, and a final session in May. The objective is a set of post-2012 options to be recommended for consideration by the broader policy community.
The full text of these and other Pew Center reports is available at http://www.pewclimate.org.
Pew is no longer active in this line of work, but for more information, visit the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions site.


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In a move practically dripping with irony — or perhaps it's just cosmic justice — Pennsylvania's Community College of Allegheny County is trying to dodge the costs being imposed on it by Obamacare by slashing the hours of more than 400 adjunct professors, support staff and part-time instructors.
Once again, the Affordable Care Act is proving to be anything but affordable.
But this seems to be the first public school to announce that it is joining the ranks of numerous businesses across the country in cutting back hours of part-time workers.
Trending: College Expels Disabled Boy Over Sex Assault Despite Girl Admitting SHE Molested HIM!
Colleges, of course, are typically hotbeds of liberalism, and college professors are among the most consistent supporters of President Obama. Talk about reaping what you sow.
It seems unlikely that Pennsylvania's CCAC will be the last college to make such cuts. Obamacare mandates health insurance coverage for full-time employees, defined as anyone working at least 30 hours per week.
Any employer not complying has to pay a hefty fine. Employees who don't get coverage from their employers are still required to pay for health insurance, however, or face the IRS.
"It's kind of a double whammy for us because we are facing a legal requirement [under the new law] to get health care and if the college is reducing our hours, we don't have the money to pay for it," said adjunct biology professor Adam Davis.
The college estimates it will save at least $6 million per year.
Union reps have already eyed this as an opportunity to expand their power by unionizing part-time professors. The buzzards aren't even waiting for a carcass on this one.
The college joins a long list of organizations including Papa John's, Denny's, Xerox and many more that are being forced to cut employee hours and eliminate jobs for the sake of President Obama's political legacy.
That list is just going to keep growing.


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my eyes have not seen
nearly enough—
and, yet, too much.
out of the corner of one:
my hand—bent like
my grandmother's,
like i'm cut
in half.
part of
my privilege
i must allow myself to undress,
to let go, to see what's under
the show: this is the time.
this is where i am, taking a stand—
i do not
want you
in my
but hear the
they are for
how i wanted to be a
miniature in your
china cabinet, tucked
up in ruby red glory,
aware of
i am hard.
i am glass.
i cannot change
time, space, the past.
the mind does not
want you to know
your self, your
iron-on heart,
how to sit with the
hurt and be a light,
a lamp, a fire
how can
talk to
i am laughing; i am charlie
chaplin weeping on the
inside. first time's the charm;
after that, it's just repeats.
i am alone.
a heart in a house.
does a house
need a heart?
laid up for nine months, like gestation, and
what was born? i am turning into stone.
how can you force a turtle? if you
push it, it just goes skidding.
if i stand still long enough, can i cheat time?
can i drill down into space and rewind?
can i find my inner child, waiting there
with a shell in her outstretched hands—
here, you're
going to need
i do not have the
stomach for a
revolution. i am not
my grandmother.


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East West began in 1982 with the goal of blending European style seedsmanship with Asian tropical vegetables. We were convinced that by introducing intensive breeding programs to developing vegetable seed markets we could improve the lives of farmers while building a successful business. Our hard work has paid off by significantly raising industry standards for all vegetable seeds. After introducing the first hybrid vegetable seeds in Asia, we have become a market leader by selling premium quality hybrid and open pollinated seeds for all major tropical vegetable crops. Farmers who use our seeds understand the compelling fact that our premium seeds will earn them premium prices for their improved crops. Our strategy is based on breeding appropriate varieties by living and working in the markets we serve. From our early work in the Philippines, we have expanded to include breeding programs in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, India and China.
Company details
- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Agriculture - Crop Cultivation
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1982
Our reputation as producers of excellent varieties...
Our reputation as producers of excellent varieties reaches even beyond Asia, to Europe and North America where we provide seeds to Asian vegetable producers demanding authentic and high quality vegetables for Asian cuisines.
Our success has come from a unique blend of strengths.
We have one of the best tropical Asian vegetable germplasm collections in the world, which helps our creative group of international breeders develop superior varieties. But we also have a unique approach to market development and assisting farmers.
Through our network of field representatives we understand firsthand the challenges farmers face, and promote innovative, problem-solving cultivation techniques. This hands-on exchange of knowledge promotes the success of both our farmer-customers and our business.
Our Values
Serving Farmers
Championing Farmers, Growing their capacity
- Being the farmers best friend
- Listening closely to them
- Understanding their needs
- Being flexible and adaptable in working with them
- Offering them our best solutions to improve their income
- Delivering quality in everything that we do
Learning and Innovation
Cultivating Ideas, Harvesting Innovation
- Being excited about research
- Exploring new approaches
- Building the environment for creativity
- Anticipating and adapting to continual change
- Learning and applying new technology
- Continually searching for improvement
- Generating novel, innovative, and relevant solutions
Personal Growth and Fulfillment
Nurturing Careers, Achieving Fulfillment
- Serving a greater purpose in our jobs
- Enjoying teamwork with competent colleagues
- Protecting the organization's resources
- Discovering our unique strengths
- Finding the right role in the organization
- Developing our capabilities seeking opportunities to learn and grow
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- Relishing challenges
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- Caring for others
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Finally found time to change my admin machine to Windows 7 (and kept my XP one available for a while), looked through various TID's and postings and have following questions please.
TID#7005545 - Installing ConsoleOne on Windows 7 - last modified 06-04-2010, says that C1 is only supported in Windows 7 for GroupWise administration, and must be installed from GW8SP1 or higher. However TID#7006385 - ConsoleOne support for Windows 7 - last modified 06-30-2010 (newer), is with regards to question "Does ConsoleOne supported on Windows 7 workstation?" mentions you have to use the one from GW8SP1 or higher but doesn't say it's only for GroupWise
So my question is, if I install C1 off of GW8SP1+ to my Win 7 PC, and the GW snap-ins, first off is this all I need for GroupWise? Secondly can I now use it to change login scripts and other eDir ops like I could in XP since TID#7006385 is no longer limiting C1 to GroupWise only? Or is that a simple omission on their part?
Next I found a posting in this forum where one member suggested to run C1 in XP mode, is this generally what everyone does and is it pain free? Can I just use the C1 that I used in XP computer, copied to my Win 7 computer, put it in XP mode, and use this for GroupWise and other eDir ops (such as modifying login scripts)?
I realize I can use iManager for all non-GW work, but sometimes it's easier in C1.
Appreciate your comments


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Have any photos of you and YOUR TTT Sticker? Send them in to us:
Q: What exactly is a Ta-Ta Tuesday?
A: Ta-Ta Tuesday is our weekly morning party at various locations throughout the Bay Area. Each week, Baby Huey chooses an area with easy access to the freeways, sets up the BONE goodies table next to the BONE rig and blasts Lamont & Tonelli from the speakers. He's usually there from 6:00am to 9:00am. On the air, he invites Boneheads and fellow listeners to come by and make a donation to the Breast Cancer Fund in exchange for concert tickets, CDs, DVDs, t-shirts or whatever BONE goodies he's able to raid from the studios!
At the same time, listeners can pick up official TTT stickers (see example above) to put on their vehicles. So when a female Bonehead sees a vehicle with the sticker, she can pull up to the driver and "flash her goods!" Listeners are encouraged to call in to 888-303-BONE and share their TTT experiences!
Q. How much do you have to donate?
A. Any amount is acceptable, but we of course appreciate generous donations. Baby Huey decides who gets the goodies so be nice to him!
Q. Do you have to have an official TTT sticker?
A. Nope, not really. It could be a handmade sign...or even "TTT" scrawled in the dirt on the back of your truck! Of course, it's much better if you have an official sticker...plus, they're free, so what are you waiting for?
Simply send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
107.7 The Bone - Stickers & Stats
55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94105-3914
Q. If I stop by a TTT location, will I see girls and maybe get flashed?
A. Timing is everything, my friend. If you're lucky enough, you'll see lots!
Q. How long does Ta-Ta Tuesday last?
A. It's actually all day on Tuesday and not just during Lamont & Tonelli's show (5:00am to 10:00am).
Q. What's the deal with "The Rack Pack"?
A. "The Rack Pack" is simply the name of loyal Boneheads who show up regularly at each Ta-Ta Tuesday site and help Baby Huey solicit donations for the Breast Cancer Fund. Stop by a TTT and join the group!


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The Instagram New Logo
For the record, I love it!
I love minimalism and generally don't like complicated things.
This one is cool.
And… this is the 4,000th post on Mahmood's Den!
What a trip 😉
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|July 8th, 2017, 03:05 PM
New Member
Name: Nicolas
Join Date: July 8, 2017
Location: Virginia
I need help and
Hi, first post. I need some advice
I think I've had bipolar for quite some time now but I think I've been in some sort of denial until April. I cut in the beginning of may for what I believe is the first time but my memory is really shaky and I think I hurt myself and attempted suicide last October, but I barely remember anything from that month. Anyway I've been pretty depressed for about 2 weeks now following a manic episode, and last week I sort of got into a cycle of thoughts and ended up slicing most of my left upper leg quite badly and I really don't remember anything except blood. I'm really worried I might hurt myself really badly or worse
the problem is, if I tell my parents they'll tell me "well you're on Acutane so you're just feeling the depression side effect" and then I'll be taken off Acutane. I've only been taking acutane for a few months and I am sure this was going on long before I started it. I don't really take the acutane for acne (while I do have that), I take it for incredibly painful cysts that pop up and rupture on my face and back that can make it painful to lie down sometimes. And the acutane is working really well and I don't want to go off it, because my parents might not have enough money to afford another cycle.
I feel trapped and that anything I do is the wrong answer, any advice
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|July 8th, 2017, 04:25 PM
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Re: I need help and
I'd talk to your parents or your doc. Sounds like the meds your on are pretty important, and the side effects really suck. Maybe there's another med they can give you to help with the other symptoms, wethere or not there side effects or not
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Name: Jamie
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Re: I need help and
Well you really need to talk to your doctor and soon about this before it gets and worse. If you can't remember these episodes especially. You do probably suffer from bipolar or depression and anxiety. You really do need professional help. Please go see your doctor.
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Think about your last disappointment. Was it a movie you saw? A book you read? A date you went on? Or maybe it was just this past New Year's Eve? Now that you've brought it to mind, ask yourself: "Why was I disappointed with the experience?" Chances are we'll say something like: "The movie wasn't as good as the previews made it out to be," or, "The girl was attractive but had no personality," or, "I didn't find someone to kiss when midnight struck." All valid reasons for disappointment. All understandable. And all our own fault.
accepting the blame for disappointment
Disappointment has one strong inherent implication, and that is that we expected something out of the experience based on our subjective view of past experiences and stories. We expected it to be good or bad, exciting or nerve-wracking, awkward or blissful. Now imagine a life of no disappointment.
Having no expectations is a powerful place to be. It allows us to enter every situation with a blank slate, with Locke's tabula rasa. Why is this powerful? Because we go into everything with an open mind, not allowing stress to invade our mind or tensing our shoulders. We're always pleasantly surprised, being closer to understanding that there is no good, there is no bad, there just is what is.
Accepting blame for something like this also teaches us another invaluable lesson. And that is humility. According to nearly every religious and philosophical doctrine, pride, or the sense of self, is the basis for all wrong, or all sin. That's because it makes us act out of selfishness and greed, in direct disregard to others in order to advance ourselves. Imagine humbling ourselves by accepting the blame of what we deemed a negative situation. Imagine the power, the self-control, that brings.
don't judge
We create our own reality. If a situation was bad, it's because we made it bad. A car accident isn't a bad thing. It's an opportunity. For what? That's up to us to figure out.
So when the next "negative" situation arises, we should take a step back and examine:
- Why is this a bad thing?
- What was my immediate reaction?
- Why did I react that way?
- Am I alive?
Then look closely at our answers (although the last one shouldn't require too much deep thought). If we still have trouble grasping the concept, it can be helpful to turn to this famous Zen story for help:
Once there was an old farmer whose horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. "Such bad luck," they said sympathetically.
"Maybe," the farmer said.
The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three wild horses. "How wonderful," the neighbors exclaimed.
"Maybe," the farmer said.
The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune.
"Maybe," the farmer said.
The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son's leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well thins had turned out.
"Maybe," the farmer said.
The neighbors viewed the events transpiring at the farmer's home with judgment. Things were either good or bad, and their emotions were akin to a roller coaster in response. That's exhausting and stress-inducing, which means it's harmful to our health (literally) and takes years off our life. The farmer, however, kept an open mind, devoid of judgment, devoid of expectations. He was relaxed and in the flow, never allowing a circumstance to determine his emotional or mental state.
This philosophy is a mental attitude we adopt through consistent application, which will include its fair share of failure as well as success.
If you haven't already, give it a shot – you may be pleasantly surprised.


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At an event held at their headquarters in Moutain View the United States, Google officially confirmed to the public that they would launch a Nexus One. Smart Phone with uses the Android 2.1 open source mobile operating system. Opened the veil has been the issue of cell phone enthusiasts.
"Nexus One is just an example of a mobile device that uses Android – where the best applications to meet the speed, brilliance, and the connected computer," says Mario Queiroz, Vice President of Product Management at Google.
"Nexus One belonging to the device what we call the Superphones. Nexus One device will be the first series of products which we will present to the public service in cooperation with partners and hardware and sell it through our online store, "he added.
Nexus One early series uses 3.7-inch OLED display, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with a thickness of 11.5mm and weighing no more than standard knives Swiss Army brand. In addition, several other features are also presented, such as GPS, 5 megapixel camera with flash, sensors and accelerometer, and memory storage via MicroSD, accelerometer, and compass digital.Nexus One has a voice-based keyboard that allows users to write SMS, email, or Facebook messages just by saying it
The Nexus One phone is sold via Google's website, at a price of $529 unlocked, or a subsidized $179 when purchased with a T-Mobile two year contract.
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– Digital Compass
– WiFi
– 3.5 mm audio Jack
– Active noise cancellation
– 5MP Camera, dengaan autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging and 2x digital zoom
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Precious Little Talent
by Ella Hickson
directed by George C. Heslin
From award-winning British playwright, Ella Hickson, 'Precious Little Talent' is a three hander which explores the struggle of young people trying to find their way in an increasingly hostile world, pitted beautifully against the struggles of an aging man, desperate to retain his independence whilst suffering with dementia. Set in the early stages of Obama's presidency, the play reflects on hope, relationships and the ultimate 'culture clashes' between Britain and the US. George C. Heslin directs this New York Premiere production, featuring Greg Mullavey, Connor Delves and Eliza Shea, at the West End Theater, NYC.
9/20/2017 at 8:00pm