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The Wedding Industry Awards 2018
Iggy was awarded a 'Highly Commended' the South-West regional Finals for The Wedding Industry Awards 2018. The South-West region comprises of Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Cornwall, Wiltshire & Gloucestershire.
"The result of these Awards is the most independent and rigorous assessment of wedding suppliers in the country by the people who count – the Brides and Grooms who booked them for their weddings."
Dorset Wedding Suppliers Awards 2017
Best Wedding DJ – Dorset Wedding Supplier Awards 2017.
The Wedding Industry Awards 2017
Iggy was one of only six DJs in the South-West to be shortlisted for The Wedding Industry Awards 2017.
"The result of these Awards is the most independent and rigorous assessment of wedding suppliers in the country by the people who count – the Brides and Grooms who booked them for their weddings."
National Association of DJs Award 2015
In February 2015, Iggy won a prestigious award from the National Association of Disc Jockeys (NADJ). NADJ ran a nationwide competition to find a DJ who they thought would make the most out of a package of training and opportunities from leading experts in the industry on all aspects of being a mobile DJ.
The NADJ Chairman, Alan Marshall, said that he was ecstatic at the calibre of entries. "Many congratulations to Iggy from our team of volunteers at the National Association of Disc Jockeys! We know from the glowing report on your application that you are sure to use all the different parts of the programme to the full potential of your performances and your DJ business."
The judges Mark Walsh (from BPM) and Eddie Short (from Pro Mobile magazine) outlined their reasons for choosing Iggy to win this award. "His outlook is 100% positive and his application really hooked both Eddie and I with his determination to make his business work. There was no one stand-out reason why Iggy should win, however, he was one of the only applicants that seemed to have covered the whole package. He seems to be in control of all aspects of his business. We really look forward to welcoming Iggy to the Pro Mobile Conference." said Mark.
One of the highlights of the package was the chance to attend the Pro Mobile Conference. The two-day conference is for anyone who wants to take a proactive approach to developing their DJ and business skills. Each of the main speakers hosting educational content at the conference has a different specific area of expertise, from creating fun and entertaining wedding receptions, to sharing important lessons learnt from a lifetime of working in the industry.
He also received VIP tickets to the 3-day BPM show at the NEC in Birmingham, a mini-city of interactive displays from over 100 exhibiting companies, educational sessions, chilled-out networking areas, and incredible live performances from world class DJs.
As well as these amazing experiences, Iggy got the chance to gain a recognised qualification from the London College Of Music – DJ Dynamics Level 1, where DJ's learn the techniques and processes that underpin DJ mixing.
Over the year he has also received regular ongoing one-to-one training with a DJ mentor, Derek Pengelly, mobile DJ & MC of over 30 years experience and author of Wedding Day Secrets.
Iggy says, "I'm over the moon about being chosen for the award! There seems to be a concerted effort by the NADJ and its members to raise the general public's expectations of mobile DJs. At every event, as well as bringing decent equipment and playing the right music, I try and think of ways I can add something extra to improve the party for the host and the guests… with this training I'll be able to do that even more!"
DJ Mark Award
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"Iggy Davis at Iggy :: Wedding DJ is currently a DIAMOND DJmark Award Holder.
This is our highest award granted to just a handful of companies in the UK. A full list of aspects that were checked appears below:
All DJmark Diamond Award holders have received positive feedback from previous customers for work which they sourced via our website. All of our members' feedback is carefully vetted by us. As we monitor the entire life-cyle from initial enquiry through to feedback after the event, we can confirm that all feedback posted on our site is almost certainly genuine."
Full details are available on the DJ Mark website: www.djmark.org
DJ Dynamics – London College of Music
Developed by Mastermix, Europe's largest DJ music service, and in conjunction with the University of West London, DJ Dynamics is a unique resource for anyone keen to learn the techniques and processes that underpin DJ mixing.
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"Courses are delivered in full HD video content, with interactive quizzes and a virtual DJ mixer via the DJ Dynamics online platform. Our production team includes leading innovators and creators in education and assessment, professional DJing and the music industry. Each course level culminates in a formal assessment with successful candidates being awarded an official qualification from the London College Of Music, part of the University of West London. DJ Dynamics is your gateway to nationally recognised qualifications up to professional diploma level. "
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258: Ziggy by Matthew Williamson at Selfridges.
WEM number #106
The Belle Mere is actually starting to behave like a granny, last week she made a trip to Hamleys in the rain and purchased a tipper truck for Erbie. Not only did she purchase a tipper truck but also a cement mixer and a yellow helicopter. Erbie got very excited and drove them around on the carpet all afternoon. He does this thing where he runs on the spot in anticipation whilst the grown up is attempting to get the things out of their packaging. This rather sweet anticipation dance prompted Belle Mere, this week, to present him with a campervan, a lovely mini campervan with a rainbow on the side. She is now camervangrammy. He fell asleep on the bus home from our flat to be, clutching his van and woke up at the door of our W1 home now.
'We're home', I said.
I felt a bit sad and decided to whisk us off to Kensington Gardens for the afternoon, only the traffic on Oxford Street had a different agenda and the hot sticky bus only got as far as Selfridges. And Selfridges are having a sale. I bought some shoes, I had to, they were a real bargain, suddenly I didn't feel so bad and the shoebox might be useful for packing.
A later bus took us straight to the park and Erbie ran around barefoot in the sand wearing only a cowboy hat and a pair of shorts as I followed in an equally stupid hat, as my roots are long overdue a retouch and my hairdresser is out of town until the end of the month.
Erbie collapsed in my arms on the way home and I slid him straight into bed meaning I got to watch the last BBC2 Springwatch uninterrupted. Small things!


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The Nigerian manufacturing sector had it rough last year posting a net deficit of N12.85 million during the year, as against net surplus of N2.86 million the previous year. This was revealed last week during the annual general meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) held in Lagos.
According to the President of MAN, Alhaji Bashir Borodo, the poor result was caused by the exodus of industries to neighbouring countries, adding that this unfortunate trend is a matter of serious concern and should be halted in view of Nigeria's unchallenged leadership role as the hub of industrial production in West Africa.
The exodus and closure of companies resulted in decline of membership registration fee from N310,000 in 2007 to N255,000 in 2008, a decline of 17.74 per cent. In like manner, subscription also dropped from N82,168,773 in 2007 to N72,877,185 in 2008, a decrease of 11.31 per cent.
Borodo therefore noted during the occasion while it should be appreciated that no rational industrialist would wish to ignore Nigeria's market with its strength and potentials, "We also need to acknowledge that this development is an outcome of breakdown in infrastructure. This is a wake up call for Nigeria to remove the infrastructure road blocks and provide incentives. The reality is that, notwithstanding the relocation already effected and others that may follow, the obvious and primary market target of these industries remain Nigeria†he stated.
Furthermore, he said that the closure of industries and suspension of production by many industries in the country is worrisome as 820 manufacturing companies closed shop or temporarily suspended production between 2000 and 2008.
He however said that the council of MAN has initiated steps to determine the reason for the closures and to articulate remedial measures to restore good health back to some of these industries and to halt the discouraging closure pattern that is on the increase in our industrial landscape.
The Director General of MAN, Mr Jide Mike, also said during the occasion that despite the potentials of the manufacturing sector as the engine of growth, an antidote of unemployment, a creator of wealth and the threshold of sustainable development, that it has suffered severe decline in its contribution to its national output, adding, that the sector fell from nearly 13 per cent in the early 1980's to about 4.13 per cent in 2008.
He disclosed that the decline was attributed to smuggling and faking of products, multiplicity of taxes, insecurity, weak infrastructures, persistent congestion at the sea ports, inconsistency in fiscal, monetary and trade policies, low patronage of locally made products and dearth of long-term/high cost of fund.


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Personal hygiene is very important. Wash your hands using soap before any meals. We provide a bowl of warm washing water and soap at each meal stop.
Toilet facilities:
throughout Nepal are usually very basic and toilet paper and soap are not often provided - except in hotels and some restaurants. We erect a 'pit' toilet tent at the lunch stop and the campsite. We also supply you with rolls of toilet paper.
It is advisable to carry with you a container of "wet-ones" for cleaning hands during the day. The Nepali people generally do not use toilet paper, they use water to wash themselves. Consequently, the left hand is not used for eating or passing things to each other.Worth remembering! !
Stomach upsets:
It is common for many first time visitors to experience some stomach and associated upset for a short time due to the change in diet. This normally only lasts a few days. You should, however take some precautions to minimise your encounter with these problems. Trying the local food is part of the experience of travel but take care with what you eat and drink and from where you buy your meals -ask your guide .
Be very careful about the water you drink. Even some bottled soft drinks can be suspect. Do not drink or clean your teeth with untreated water from the taps or from the rivers and streams. The water may look clean and refreshing, but many a bug is lurking there to catch the unwary traveller. This goes for ice too - make sure the ice is made from treated water. The water can be treated in a number of ways to make it fit for drinking. Boiling the water vigorously for about five minutes is usually enough but remember that at high altitude water boils at a lower temperature and all of the bugs may not be killed. The use of iodine to purify the water is recommended both as an effective and environmentally sound method of treatment. The tablet form is the most effective but you may need something to give a nicer flavour to the water afterwards. The use of bottled water is being discouraged because of the problem with the discarded plastic bottles. We provide you with boiled water for drinking and teeth cleaning. If you are not sure - ask your trek leader.
As for the food - they say that if you can't cook it, boil it or peel it don't eat it. Salads and fruit should be washed in treated water or peeled where possible. Some restaurants advertise the fact that they use treated water in their food preparation. There is no need to become overly concerned but do choose carefully. The food you are served on the trek is hygienically prepared and should cause you no problems. You may experience some stomach discomfort until your digestive system gets used to the change in diet. This should last only a few days.
Nepali trekking words: bistarai - slowly: chitto - quickly: oraalo - downhill: ukaalo - uphill: jumjum - let's go: thakyo - tired
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Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce admits goalkeeper Shay Given will face a mental battle as he recovers from a groin injury.
Although sidelined by only a slight groin strain, Given is concerned at having picked up another problem in an area which has troubled him for almost a year.
"I hope it's not psychological with Shay now, but it is bound to be," said Allardyce. "It's like Rooney getting three metatarsals.
"Shay has been as fit as a fiddle but in the last six months he has had a few injuries he has never had before. That is worrying him and worrying us. We want to eradicate that completely."
Allardyce added: "This injury is not in the same place specifically, but it's in the same areas and we need to strengthen all of those areas to dispel any fears he has that it might happen again, because that is what will cause it to happen again.
"Snatching at the ball, and pulling the leg round rather than stroking the ball like he normally does, can put huge pressure back on those areas. That is where the damage comes from."


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My husband recently started wearing this cologne and it smells very good. It's not too overpowering but lasts all day. By far my favorite cologne he has worn yet.
Smells great, it isn't over powering but is definitely enough sent. stays on all day and isn't as pricey as some other scents. when I was a teenager in the 90s we used to wear this and think it was the coolest thing ever 😘 turns out as a 31 year old woman it still really smells great!
I love this smell it's my favorite polo out of all the colors. Has the strongest scent and is easy to use just need 1-3 sprays and it'll last alllll day. I bought it at ulta and it was worth every penny. I would recommend to any guy. Or anyone to give as a gift to a loved one.
I work at Ralph Lauren. If I had to pick one of my top fragrances to pick on a man, Blue would definitely be on that list. It has a fragrance that is light enough for everyday wear but also delectable enough for a night out with the Mrs. 😍
I don't love this product. It's not terrible and the smell is great but I find it ends up being irritating if I even a moderate amount of activity in my day. Great if I'm sitting in meetings all day but if I need to move around at all, not great.
I wanna get this gift to my man, he loves anything from Ralph Lauren products, he loves the smell of anything this man man makes. this is truly a great gift for him.
Tried my boyfriends deodorant and was hooked! The scent isn't that strong, but it keeps odor away and works all day! A great deodorant for all day wear. Would love if they made an unscented one for women!!
This colonge smells so good, and it last all day, its not too pricey and comes in different sizes. I think any man would love this scent.
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Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter
What a beautiful weekend it was. Nothing done on the boat, but I got the deck in the yard all cleaned up, and looking good. We needed to get the yard spruced up, and I took advantage of the weather being in the 80's and sunny. Just a few more touches on the deck, and Deb can check that off the master list. Can't wait to get out of here and on to life afloat. The picture above is my favorite Easter photo. We were in Key West for Easter years ago, and these folks were outside early in the morning having a great time. The bunny bruised my ribs.
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Federation Brewing is hiring Sales Representatives! This post is requires frequent travel and self management. The brewery is based in Oakland, CA but you will be assigned a territory in the Bay Area to establish new markets, maintain existing ones, grow sales, increase brand presence, and ensure product quality through key account calls and promotional events.
The ideal candidate will live in or around the available territory, own a reliable vehicle with valid CA drivers license, registration, insurance and clean driving record. At least two years of industry experience, strong knowledge of craft beer, the local market and its geography.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and offers a competitive base salary plus quarterly bonuses and other incentives.
Territory's Available: Alameda and Contra Costa
Job Title: Territory Commander
Department: Sales Strike Force
Position Type: Full-time, salaried exempt outside sales
Essential duties and responsibilities
Maintain logs and sales reports
Collaborate and implement sales and marketing strategies
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key retailers, bars, and restaurateurs
Conduct product tastings and assessment appointments
Assume a leadership role in implementing key brewery initiatives with retailers, and restaurateurs
Ensure that the Federation's quality standards are clearly understood and maintained
Use data/CRM systems to identify opportunities for new or expanded distribution, lost sales, incremental volume increases, activity tracking and other business insights
Collect on accounts receivable and maintain clear account standing and expectations
Attend all sales team meetings as requested
Represent Federation at festivals and events such as but not limited to beer festivals, tastings, and promotions
Conduct training programs with retailers, restaurateurs, and consumers on all aspects
Ability and willingness to maintain flexible work schedules, as weekend and extended workdays are necessary
Deliver product as needed
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary
Important skills and abilities
Ability to prepare a detailed, practical sales execution plan
Demonstrated knowledge of the three tier system
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and maintain effective working relationships with top level account decision makers
Ability to work independently
Excellent oral, analytical, written, and group presentation skills
Strong organizational & planning skills
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 160 lbs.
Must be able to participate in critical assessment of beers
The ability to travel via car on a regular basis
Regular visits to bars, restaurants, and retailers
Competitive base salary plus commission
- Health benefits - medical, dental, vision
- Phone subsidy
- Mileage reimbursement
- Corporate credit card
- 2 weeks paid time off
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I'm sure a lot of us are in a fantasy league, so let's have some fun.
I drafted first overall in a 12-team snake draft.
QB: Tom Brady - NE
RB: LeSean McCoy - Phi
RB: Alfred Morris - Wsh
WR: Antonio Brown - Pit
WR: Percy Harvin - Sea
TE: Kyle Rudolph - Min
FLEX: Marques Colston - NO WR
D/ST: Denver Broncos
K: Robbie Gould - Chi (I thought about taking Nate Freese from the Lions for homer reasons, but this is less of a risk)
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Lamar Miller - Mia RB
DeAndre Hopkins - Hou WR
Steve Smith - Bal WR
Devonta Freeman - Atl RB
Jake Locker - Ten QB (I figured "why not?" that late in the draft, and if he does well enough I can try to trade him)
Travis Kelce - KC TE (I thought about taking Tyler Eifert from the Bengals, but I can't have TWO Notre Dame tight ends)
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The adult-only Flora Garden Beach Club boasts a prime location overlooking Manavgat beach where the famous loggerhead turtles lay their eggs. A lush Zen garden envelops the hotel grounds and comes with a tranquil waterfall and pebble pools.
The pool area showcases panoramic sea views and is the perfect spot to relax in the sunshine. Activity fans have access to everything from tennis and volleyball to Pilates, yoga and a well-equipped fitness centre. The wellness centre is the perfect spot to unwind and relax your body and mind.
The guest rooms and suites are set in wooden huts in the gardens. Chic dove-grey walls and ocean views are complemented by purple curtains, a king-size bed and modern touches such as air-conditioning and a satellite TV. Sit and admire the views with a drink on the terrace.
The culinary journey embraces round-the-world flavours. The main restaurant is a buffet-style affair three times daily, or you can savour freshly-caught seafood, grilled fare, and Japanese and Turkish cuisines in the gourmet eateries. After dark, bring your day to a close with lively karaoke, live music and beach parties.
Discover why Flora Garden Beach Club is a popular place to stay for adult-only Turkey holidays.
Flora Garden Beach Club is packed with facilities and activities. Highlights include: two outdoor swimming pools, sun deck, sunbeds, lawn (with hammocks and bean bags), Zen garden (with waterfall and pebble pools), private beach, six restaurants, five bars, 24-hour reception, shopping arcade, health services, and laundry service.
Sports and activities: aqua gym, yoga, Pilates, tennis, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, beach volleyball, darts, water sports, and fitness centre. Flora Garden Spa Wellness blends Zen, Sultan, holistic, massage, and beauty therapies with a Turkish bath and sauna.
Flora Garden Beach Club has 225 modern guest rooms. Room highlights: air-conditioning, telephone, LCD satellite TV, three colour LED lighting, 24-hour room service, digital safe, bathroom (with shower and WC), minibar, and balcony or terrace.
The main Magnolia restaurant offers al fresco dining on the terrace and a menu of local and international dishes. Snack Restaurant offers a wide choice of light bites and a la carte options. Cakes, bicuits and ice creams are served at the hotel patisserie. You can tuck into traditional Turkish pancakes too!
The a la carte eateries open for dinner and include Steak House Restaurant, Teppanyaki Restaurant, Anatolia Restaurant, and Iskorpit Restaurant. The Pool Bar and Beach Bar serve a wide choice of hot and cold refreshments. Piano music and a relaxed ambience accompany drinks in Lobby Bar & VIP Lounge.
The evening entertainment includes live music, karaoke nights and beach parties. There's also the peace of Pamukkale Bar, and late-night music and dancing in the Karaoke Pub.
of our customers rated this property good or excellent.
Hotel very nice. The cleaning of our room was not very good and at our part of the hotel there was a strong smell of either drains or manure after 6pm every night
Could be better, as location is poop, and lots of steps also the entrance could be better as it doesn't look 5 star.
Not 4 star. Dirty and holes in bed linen despite numerous requests to have it changed. Bathroom absolutely filthy. The toilet could only be used if you opened the shower doors and made room for your knees. Right next to a busy 4 lane road so very noisy as room was a wooden shack. Food was good. Additional restaurants were great.
Would definitely revisit this hotel again. With it being on the smaller size, a friendly and helpful service was offered in a clean and meticulously run environment.
Needs some T.L.C great restaurant staff Management ???.AllthoughStated as a couples only by Thomsons they need to visit , on our 2nd week appro 30-40 young people arrived we thought we were at a18-25 hotel Still enjoyed would not recommend
We had a good holiday despite terrible weather I would like to thank Michelle for finding the holiday
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Deadline is August 31st. All entries will be on display at WHY Louisville for the month of September.
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As the cost of DNA sequencing plummets, the possibility of testing all cancer patients' tumor genomes is becoming a reality. For just $1000 or so, a doctor might submit most any malignant specimen for a complete genetic work-up. The sample might be a core needle biopsy taken from a breast, a blood sample from a person with leukemia, or a snippet of a sarcoma removed in an operating room. In principle, checking a tumor for genetic changes should be straightforward, do-able.
But most cancer patients undergo surgery and other treatment long before their doctors consider sending a biopsy for full molecular evaluation. A recent published survey among oncologists at two prestigious Boston teaching hospitals suggests that a significant proportion of specialists have a low level of confidence about their knowledge of cancer genomics. Aside from some kinds of lymphoma and leukemia, some lung cancers and a few other malignancies, examining cancer cells for genetic mutations is not routine in oncology practice.
"Genomic testing of cancer cells seems like it should be available to all patients," said Lori Marx-Rubiner. At age 48, she's carried a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer for five years. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and teenage son, and blogs about her condition at Regrounding. Recently she took the helm at Metavivor, a non-profit organization that promotes research in metastatic disease.
"Now I learn as much as possible about my condition and treatment options," she said. Marx-Rubiner, who holds a master's degree in social work, participates in scientific meetings and advocates for people affected by breast cancer. Most of her treatments so far have been selected to interfere with hormone signaling. That's because her biopsy – evaluated with old pathology methods when she received her initial, stage 2 diagnosis back in 2002 – showed high levels of estrogen receptors in the tumor cells. Such an old approach didn't seem adequate for managing her case.
In the spring of 2014, she requested that her tumor be checked for genetic mutations. "I wanted to see if I might be eligible for a CDK inhibitor or another targeted drug," she said. "If I'm going to take a risk on a new drug, I want the best shot possible."
But finding the specimen taken years ago – and getting her insurance to cover the cost of genomic analysis – proved challenging. After weeks of frustration and hassle, the biopsy sample was found and sequenced. The findings haven't yet affected her therapy plan. She is soon meeting with a new oncologist.
Carolyn Hutter, an epidemiologist and co-leader of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), has been working on tumor genomics for some time. The TCGA project, a collaborative work by NIH's Cancer and Human Genome Research Institutes, aims to characterize over 10,000 human tumors at the molecular level. Sequencing genes in tumor cells – and seeing how those differ from a person's germline, or inherited DNA segments – helps us to better understand the biological causes of cancer, she said in a phone interview. "It's also useful because it can point to new targeted therapies."
One example of a tumor-specific mutation that can direct treatment is an ALK mutation in lung cancer. Using this kind of genetic information about an individual's tumor is not futuristic, she considered. Rather, it's happening today. "Doctors are using DNA sequencing results to make decisions about therapy, to select targeted drugs," she said. Already the FDA has approved two drugs for patients who have lung cancer with ALK abnormalities in the tumor cells – Crizotinib (Xalkori, Pfizer) and Ceritinib (Zykadia, Novartis).
Within the next few years, people with cancer arising in other organs – such as the breast, colon or pancreas, for instance – might have their tumors checked for ALK and other mutations. Whether or not their malignancy is called "lung cancer" because the growth originated in the lung, they might choose a drug based on having an ALK or other genetic variant for which a targeted medicine is available.
"We're coming up with new definitions of cancer subtypes based on molecular findings," Hutter said. Genetic profiling has wide potential, in terms of planning patients' treatment and understanding prognosis in many cancer types. "But I don't think we'll completely abandon tissue of origin as a way of categorizing tumors," she added.
The flip side is that in some very advanced cases, when doctors can't tell where a tumor originated, molecular profiling may provide a clue about where the malignancy is coming from, which could inform therapy. And if cancer-specific mutations are found in a malignant specimen, those might guide treatment with a targeted drug.
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Elton Remembers Elizabeth Taylor
Sir John honoured Taylor as part of a celebrity in memoriam feature in U.S. magazine Entertainment Weekly.
"She was the most beautiful looking girl, and then the most beautiful looking woman. I don't think there's ever been anyone as beautiful as her," Contactmusic quoted him Sir John as saying.
The rocker was quite close to Taylor, who died earlier this year.
"We used to insult each other and send each other up. I miss talking to her on the phone and hearing that wicked laugh of hers and I miss her compassion most of all," he added.
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$725 1 bed 1325 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19150
Previously Listed $725 1 bed
1325 Wadsworth Ave, Cedarbrook - Stenton, Philadelphia, 19150
Commute to Downtown Philadelphia
This apartment is in the Cedarbrook - Stenton neighborhood in Philadelphia. Nearby parks include Robert Johnston Field, Playground and Weiss Tennis Courts.
1325 E. Wadsworth Avenue has a Walk Score of 79 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
Forest Village Apartments - A nice place to come home to... Cozy, quiet, very green. Just 80 Apartments in a two story building. Forest Village offers an intimate setting that is beautifully landscaped in a residential neighborhood.
Our community is a short one-block walk to shops, restaurants and schools, with the bus stop at the corner. Moderately priced, this rental community also features a variety of one and two bedroom apartments; 24-hour maintenance and coin operated laundry rooms.
Each locked entrance opens to either two or four apartments. Our halls have been newly decorated and the apartments feature wall to wall carpeting, mini-blinds and frost-free refrigerator/freezers. A new central heating/air conditioning system has been installed along with new energy efficient windows.
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MLB: Astros, Myers finalize $5 million deal
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HOUSTON Pitcher Brett Myers and the Houston Astros have finalized a one-year contract that guarantees him $5 million.
Myers deal includes a mutual option for 2011. He also can earn additional performance bonuses.
The 29-year-old right-hander had spent all eight of his major league seasons with the Phillies, going 73-63 with a 4.40 ERA. He was 4-3 with a 4.84 ERA in 10 starts and eight relief appearances last year, when he made $12 million.
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In vitro cytotoxicity of guanylhydrazones (MGBG and PGBG) on cultured Chinese hamster ovary cells.
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Guanylhydrazones, methylglyoxal bis(guanylhydrazone) (MGBG) and a new compound, phenylglyoxal bis(guanylhydrazone) (PGBG), interfering with polyamine biosynthesis have considerable potential for the use as antiparasitic and antitumor agents. The effect of these drugs on the cellular viability of Chinese hamster ovary cells was examined by in vitro neutral red assay. The time exposure and metabolic influence was studied. These compounds have a dose- and time-dependent cytotoxicity. The IC50 values were of 597.22 micrograms/ml and 1.77 micrograms/ml for MGBG after 3 and 24 h of incubation, respectively, and 380.50 micrograms/ml for PGBG after 24 h of incubation. The PGBG treatment during 3 h had no cytotoxic effect when the concentrations were lower than 3000 micrograms/ml. With the cytotoxicity assay used, we observed that the presence of S9 in cultured medium did not influence the cytotoxicity of these compounds.


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The Lynn Thomas Team is excited to have recently partnered with Candace Hutchison, owner of Home Detailing. Candace established her business 7 years ago when staging was an unfamiliar practice in the Louisville area. Through the years she has had the opportunity to hep educate realtors and home owners about the effectiveness of home staging. Candace has made local appearances on television and radio, public lectures, and has been featured in several print articles. Candace views staging as a process striking symmetry between artistry and an editing eye and is a wonderful asset to our team. She can prepare a newly listed home to appeal to buyers and give the property a distinct advantage over its competition.


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This is my first time participating in the paper smooches cool shades challenge. I just bought my first one of their stamp sets - Party Posse. Super cute! I can't wait to make some more cards with this set.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Paper Smooches Cool Shades - Turtle Birthday Card
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Monday, June 17, 2013
Fish More Thank You Note Set
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For Father's Day, I made my Grandfather a set of Thank You notes using WPLUS9's "Fish More" set. I had a few more colors of lures than the photo, but I wanted to make sure I got a snap before the sun went away.
Unfortunately, it was windy and one card blew away and got ruined.
A few close-ups. (Click to enlarge)
I also made him a card to go with his gift set using the latest card kit paper from Studio Calico. This card uses oval dies from Papertrey Ink as well as their Bountiful Banners Die. I think the heart is cut from a Simon Says Stamp die that includes hearts and stars.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
WPLUS9's Mood Board #14
I decided to make a card for WPLUS9's Monday Mood Board #14. This is what I came up with based on their inspiration photo.
I only have one of their stamp sets that I just ordered a few weeks ago (though I now have more on my wish list!). Since that one stamp set I have is called "Fish More" and is full of fishing lure stamps, I had to get creative! I used the "Honey" sentiment, squiggly fishing line, and the small fish stamp which I used as flower petals! I just stamped the little fish over and over until it created a full flower!
Magic! I wish I could say using unconventional stamps in this manner was my idea, but I've seen other stamps used this way. I thought the technique could work for me with this little fish, and it did!
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Monday, June 10, 2013
WPLUS9 "Fish More" Birthday Card
This is a card I made for my Dad's Birthday. I used the fishing lures and "Dad" sentiment from WPLUS9's Fish More stamp set and coordinating dies. This is my first stamp set purchase from them. I was inspired by this beautiful card by Jean Martin. The Happy Birthday, anchor, and banner are from Papertrey Ink's Bountiful Banners stamp set and coordinating dies. The giant "Birthday" running along the side of the card is also from Papertrey and is from Wonderful Words: Birthday. Aren't the lures adorable? I used the corner of my black ink pad to make the zebra top on the green fish. I also used some tape to mask the stamps to make it easier to multi-color them. All the lures are stamped with ColorBox pigment inks and embossed with clear powder.
I also made a matching envelope for the card. I glued two sheets of pattern paper together and then used my Martha Stewart Score board thing to make the envelope. It has a special triangle gadget that tells you what size to cut the paper and where to score to get specific sizes of envelopes. I added a little tape on the corners and some scor-tape between the layers of the envelope flap to make sure the envelope didn't start to separate.
Also, my card didn't get this beautiful on my first try. Check out my epic fail/first try below!
I quickly discovered that my pigment inks from Amuse and Impress were not working for me. I ended up using my Colorbox pigment inks with clear embossing powder to get the lovely lures you see on my finished card. Also, before my next try, I googled "fising lures" and got inspiration from a lure manufacturer!
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Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) The Reserve Bank today imposed severe restrictions on the operations of Kapol Co-Operative Bank, including a cap of Rs 3,000 on deposit withdrawals. The apex bank issued certain directions to the city-based cooperative bank which included allowing depositors to withdraw only up to Rs 3,000 from their savings or current accounts, an RBI statement said. The troubled bank will also not be able to renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowing of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, the RBI said. It has also been prohibited from disbursing any payments and sell any of its assets. The RBI however clarified that these restrictions should not be construed as a cancellation of the banks license. "The bank will continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till its financial position improves. The Reserve Bank may consider modifications of these directions depending upon circumstances," it said. PTI AA KRK
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Weather forces wind meeting's end
Wind moved Wednesday's Ellis County Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing, but in an unexpected way.
The meeting adjourned shortly after 9:30 p.m. as a massive storm cell swept through western Kansas.
The public hearing will be rescheduled at a later date.
"I have an announcement," said Barbara Anderson, who filled in as acting chair because chairman Lance Russell was out of town. "The reason (Commissioner) Dick Klaus left is we have a tornado on the ground 25 miles southwest of Hays."
The room nearly had evacuated before the commission unanimously agreed to adjourn.
Overall, Wednesday's public hearing was a chaotic one.
As planned, the meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. in the Ellis County Courtroom on the third floor of the courthouse.
This arrangement was less than desirable – about 250 were in attendance and the room was so crowded that people were standing and sitting on the floor. More than 50 individuals could not even enter the packed facility.
Fort Hays State University President Edward H. Hammond offered to provide use of the Memorial Union Ballroom if the commission conceded to relocate.
The hearing reconvened at 8 p.m. on campus, and Competitive Power Ventures project manager Krista Gordon gave a lengthy presentation to address concerns and discuss up-to-date plans for the potential wind farm to be located southwest of Hays.
As expected, plans for the 10,000-acre project, which has been in the works for four years, include between 130 and 135 turbines, which will be 389 feet tall.
However, one aspect of the planning likely will change. CPV has decided to increase the distance between turbines and the property of landowners who have not entered a lease agreement.
The arbitrary recommendation for this distance was 1,000 feet. While no number has been set in stone, this number will more than double, Gordon said.
"I'm going to do the utmost to give people in the middle of the project who are not participating as much space as I can," she said. "We're trying to be a good neighbor."
Kansas is ranked ninth in the United States for wind-energy production, with 364 megawatts of power, Gordon said.
Of the 48 residents who had signed up to address the commission, only 12 had the chance to speak before the meeting adjourned. One speaker, Harold Kraus, was a wind farm proponent, while the other 10 voiced opposition.
One of these opponents was Don Staab, a Hays attorney, who expressed concern about property rights and urged commissioners to investigate how the project could affect Hays property values.
"As a lawyer, I know that every person, including myself, who owns property or land has property rights in that land," Staab said. "But when we use our property rights, do we have a right to affect any of our neighbors' property rights? And I think that's a question that should be thoroughly investigated."
However, Bill Wilson, a real-estate appraiser in Geary County, which also is being considered as the site of a wind farm, said property owners have no reason to be concerned.
He and other Manhattan appraisers conducted a study on the wind farm project in Butler County and also visited with appraisers in Gray County, home to the Montezuma wind farm.
Neither county reported a change in property values – the amount of fluctuation for property located near the turbines was parallel to the county-wide changes, he said.
"There's a number (of people) that are resisting already. Obviously when it's brand new, people are interested, concerned and they should be," Wilson said. "But … Butler County's a rural area, probably as rural or more rural than this, but there was no affect on the value of the properties."
Bruce Rupp, a teacher with Hays USD 489, expressed concern about how this project could alter the prairie environment. If birds are killed by turbine blades, this would increase the presence of predators such as foxes and coyotes.
However, Gordon said wind energy is a clean, renewable source of power, which produces zero emissions and is environmentally friendly.
While early wind turbines were a hazard to fowl, this problem has been vindicated with improved technology, she said.
"A housecat, on average, will kill eight birds a year," Gordon said. "A wind turbine will kill one or two."
Economic effect has been another concern, particularly in regards to county funding and road maintenance.
In lieu of taxes, the project expects to enter a binding contract with the Ellis County Commission, which would include the company making a $600,000 annual contribution to the county's general fund.
In addition to this agreement, the contract would hold CPV responsible for road maintenance costs associated with the project, Gordon said.
Furthermore, the company intends to use local businesses as much as possible. Plans include the purchase of a large amount of concrete from a local contractor, as well as using area crane, excavation, road-building and trenching services, she said.
"Besides being good business, it's a good logistical thing to do," Gordon said. "If the resources are right here, why not use them? And it's good for the county."
Negotiations also are under way between CPV and Fort Hays State University to develop a working relationship, she said.
While it is too early in the process to release specifics, the project could involve placing a couple of towers on agriculture-zoned land near campus, the revenue of which would benefit the university, Gordon said.
"Both the project and university very much want to take advantage of the resources the other has to offer," she said.
There had been some question by the applicant, CPV, if relocating the meeting was in compliance with notice requirement statutes. However, the only provision the statute requires is that notice of the meeting be published 20 days in advance, said Ellis County Counselor Bill Jeter.
"Once the meeting starts, the commission has the right to adjourn to another place, as long as where they're going is reasonable in time and scope," Jeter said. "I think it was very reasonable to move it to Memorial Union."
Another concern with the initial location was the fact that so many residents were stuck in the hallway because of space constraints.
"The public hearing is for the purpose of allowing the public to express comments and opinions," he said. "It was getting so crowded, and there were so many people in the hall, that I wasn't sure that really would have been accomplished."
While no date for the postponed public hearing has been scheduled, Jeter said he will recommend that the county wait the allotted 20 days before reconvening.
CPV and the commission, which will have its next meeting in regular session April 25, must agree upon the date.
Whenever the hearing resumes, it will continue where it left off and with the same public comment list, said Dale Wing, zoning administrator.
With the potential exception of early zoning meetings, last night's attendance was the best the commission has seen, he said.
"We had a good attendance and some good comments," Wing said. "I was really pleased with the way it went, for the most part."
By Kaley Lyon
Hays Daily News
28 march 2007
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Stocks to Quench Your Thirst (Part 1)28 November 2007 - Features - Editor
The financial rewards of holding stocks of companies that make and market beer may be considerable, but there are other joys as well-except for teetotalers! Beer does more than quench thirst, and is a wonderful social phenomenon of our times. Many countries have their own quaint customs and festivals that involve plenty of beer, with major sports events being other occasions to enjoy this delightful beverage. Though people of other nationalities may object, it is widely believed that the British are amongst the top beer lovers in the world. Certainly, most folk of this normally sedate land, change character at the very sight of a tankard!
The Unique Economics of Beer Stocks
Malt is a key ingredient for the financial success of beer company stocks, though producing the best quality of such raw materials requires agricultural expertise. Malt production is highly specialized, with local characteristics that do not lend themselves to globalization, or even scaling up. Malt producers have traditionally been at logger heads with brewers, as the latter has seen many capital-intensive technological changes over the courses of history of beer stocks. Brewers, unlike malt producers, have to be rapacious, trying to expand as quickly as possible, and to hold growing market shares.
The British malt industry has responded to monopolistic holds of domestic brewers by going global. British malt has earned an image of quality that is fairly uniform across many important beer consuming markets, and has become a key material to support values of some favorite beer stocks across the world. Export revenues have also made British malt producers vulnerable to global economic cycles, and most units have also had to invest in new technologies. There has been a degree of consolidation in the segment as a result.
Even Satiated Investors Long For Beer Stocks
Owners of beer stocks, like avid consumers of this beverage category, can never get enough! The global beer industry is relatively profitable, and demand grows steadily without any blips. The business is driven by brands that command durable loyalties. However, competition is strong, so market shares need continuous and expensive marketing support. There is also a scramble to corner strategic raw materials. All these factors combine to make consolidation unusually attractive. Beer company managements always try to buy each other stocks!
Diversification has been another compulsion of all executive teams responsible for beer company stocks. The original motivation for this may have been some slackening of demand for beer in the early years following World War II, but the convention has continued even after demand has stabilized. It may be that some fixed costs in distribution and logistics are better covered by other beverage categories. Owners of stocks should not complain provided that all product margins remain healthy!
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Village News April 2016
As most people are chomping down on their chocolate bunnies, sweet pink Peeps, and candied calories, Easter for others is a time of reflection, hope and reminder of what Christ has done for us. In the simplest conversations with my 3 and 5 year old nephews, I was reminded of God's immense love for us and the purpose behind Easter. We at Gospel Village hope that this Easter was a time you could reflect on God's Love for you, and how He gave His son just for you.
I wanted to ask our very own, Agapito Avila to expound upon Easter and why–if we view it as "just another holiday"–why it is so important as Believers.
What does Easter mean as Christians?
For Christians Easter is more than a religious tradition. Easter points to the love, grace, mercy, justice and glory of God the Father that was revealed through God the Son who was resurrected by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 1:1-5). Easter points us to the justice of God and the gift of our justification. In Romans 4:24-25, Saint Paul established the following truth; "…Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification." Here Paul reveals that with the death of the Son of God, our offenses were forgiven and with his resurrection we were made righteous. Christ resurrected for our justification. This is the great news of Easter. His resurrection confirmed and established our justification and because we are now justified in the sight of the Father, who was once in anger towards us, he is now at peace with us and we also have gained access by faith into his awesome grace. "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." (Romans 5:1) Easter is a celebration of worship towards our great, faithful and merciful Savior.
In general, how does Easter change everything?
The work of redemption through Jesus Christ changed the human history once and for all. The cross brought reconciliation between God and man. The cross gave us eternal hope and brought the peace that passes all understanding to our hearts. The cross opened the gate of heaven so that we can, now and forever, have access to the knowledge of the Holy one, which is the greatest reward of our salvation. The work of redemption changes every aspect of our lives weather it be faith, hope, peace, love, good works, marriage, family…in all things!! The cross brought us back to our EDEN (Christ) and gave us eternal hope.
What are some key verses we could highlight for Easter?
1 Corinthians 1:18 Christ The Wisdom and Power of God "For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
1 Corinthians 15:16-17 "For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised.And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins."
Galatians 2:20-21 " I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose."
Galatians 6:14 "But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."
Mentor's Corner: Conversation Starters for the Month
- What did you do this week?
- What was something fun you did this week?
- What was something you had to do this week that you didn't care for?
- Did you see anyone this week that you haven't seen for a while?
- Did you go visit anyone this week?
- Did anyone come to visit your house or did you visit someone else this week?
- Do you have any exciting stories to tell from the past week?
April 2- TJC Baseball Game
If you haven't heard, this Saturday is a fun one! The TJC baseball team has invited Gospel Village to throw the first pitch of the game and is saving us seats right behind home plate! Come and go as you please if you want a fun Saturday event to take your mentee along. The whole family is welcome too and admission is free for all! Game starts around 11:40. We will be there from 10 am on and will have lunch provided after 11:15!
April 12- Cooking class
In effort to bringing all the ladies of Gospel Village together, join us in the kitchen for some fun & helpful tips on Tuesday the 12th from 6pm-8pm at the BGC! This is a time for mentors and mentee girls in grade 5th-12th to come together, get to know each other & hopefully walk away with a tasty, new recipe!!
April 23-Refuel
Mark your calendar for our Spring Enrichment Training: How to Connect with your Mentee's Family. We will be offering the dates: April 23rd at Green Acres Baptist Church–Room 103 from 9AM-10:30AM. April 28th at The Boys & Girls Club from 11:30-1PM, and May 5th at The Boys & Girls Club from 6:30-8PM. This enrichment training is a training that our Mentors are required to attend (*Mentors are required to attend 1 training a year*). This will be a one-topic session specific to relating to your families and will have a question and answer portion to close.
May 26- Future Story
Mark your calendars for Future Story Night May 26th, 6pm-8pm @BGC. This is a fun, educational event where you and your mentee will be able to play a life-sized version of the Game of Life. Come join us to see how simple life choices can greatly determine your future by playing Future Story!
Recap of GV5
We had a wonderful time honoring our volunteers who have served so faithfully and tirelessly throughout the years. In case you missed it, we had our first Gospel Village graduate, Doug Clark addressed us as the keynote speaker, we said goodbye to Katelyn Sullins and launched her to what's next, and we praised God for his faithfulness over tasty fajitas and festive decorations. Take a look: GV5 Celebration Video
Summer News
Summer Camp is just around the corner! All your GV Mentee needs to register for camp is a $20 deposit (discounted rate is $20 a week for GV mentees and family only–discounted spots are going quick! Limited space!), an updated shot record, and a completed application. Payments taken in credit, direct deposit, or money order.


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Taking a bag with you while you're riding your bike can be extremely important because you want to make sure that you have everything you need with you. If you're going somewhere special you definitely want to have a good quality bag to make sure you're ready and that means getting a little help with picking just the right one.
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A cycling messenger bag should be designed so that you can easily wear it while you're riding your bike, which isn't true of just any bag. You want to be able to keep the bag over your shoulder without feeling like you're going to drop it or you're going to get stuck on some piece of your bike.
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Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag
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Made with 100% polyester, the bag is designed to hold a range of different items and even has an internal organizer to help you keep things in the ideal places so you always know where they are. You'll like the style of bag as well because it's designed to get everything you need wherever you need it with the high quality material and the style itself.
This bag has an internal water bottle pocket as well as 3 interior slip and 2 interior zip pockets that will make it easier to organize. You'll also get a slash pocket that has padding for a computer or for important information that you want to keep otherwise protected.
- Plenty of size/color options to choose from
- Waterproof liner and weatherproof exterior
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Made with nylon and cotton canvas
- Internal organizer for better storage
- Clasps to keep the cover down during ride
- Doesn't hold taller gear
- Velcro closure isn't as secure
- Top strap doesn't seem well placed for use
The Best Budget Cycling Messenger Bag
Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag 2013
This bag comes in eight different color and style options as well as three different sizes so you will be able to get the style as well as the fit that you're looking for. You'll also be able to get a high quality bag that is able to carry a lot of your gear.
This bag has a waterproof liner as well as a front organizer to help you keep track of what you want to put where and how to find it later. This bag is designed to carry a laptop or a lot of your other gear easily and with plenty of padding and support to go along with it which is important when you're wearing it on a bike.
The Timbuk2 Classic is made with a ballistic nylon that is designed to hold up to just about anything including general wear and tear and adverse weather. It allows you to carry a lot of stuff all at the same time and without having to sacrifice any space or add too much weight.
- Easy to organize items and store items
- Waterproof lining
- Shoulder strap is very stable and secure
- Bag holds a laptop easily
- No grab strap
- Doesn't have a sleeve for a laptop
- Uses Velcro for closure
Value of Finding the Best Cycling Messenger Bag
When you find the right bag you're going to have no problem carrying anything and everything you might need for your trip or for when you get there. The bag will be able to help you get around without having to drive so much, which can save you a whole lot of money in the long run.
You also want to make sure that your bag is designed for whatever you want to be carrying. If you're only carrying lightweight objects you won't have to worry too much but if you're carrying heavier items you want to make sure your bag is ready and able to carry them without breaking or ripping, which can be a problem with lightweight bags.
Having the right bag is also going to allow you to enjoy your bike ride without having to worry about what you've forgotten or what might happen while you're out there on the open road. Since you don't know when you could get a flat you want to make sure you have everything in order to be less concerned and more relaxed.
The Timbuk2 Classic is definitely a good choice for anyone that really needs a bag they can take with them on their bike. It's large enough to carry just about everything you need and comes in a variety of different colors and styles to fit you.
This bag is a little more expensive but the organizational capabilities and the strength of the material and the organization are definitely a benefit that helps counteract the higher price tag that you have to pay for this one.