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Strengthening Health System Responses to Gender-based Violence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
A resource package
3.1. Identifying gender-based violence
Even though survivors of GBV are more likely than the general population to use health services, they are not likely to spontaneously disclose. Research indicates that when health care professionals sensitively enquire if a women shows symptoms that can indicate GBV, this can increase the chances of disclosure (NHS 2010, Feder et al 2011); for an example of a UK-based intervention in a general practice setting, see chapter 4, box 24). Therefore, facilitating a positive disclosure of GBV is an important starting point for any health care intervention. Asking about GBV, when done in a professional and supportive manner, can help to break the feelings of isolation, guilt and shame that survivors of violence may experience and to convey the message that help is available and that she may use it, if she feels ready (Warshaw/Ganley 1996).
This sub-chapter introduces the concepts of routine enquiry and clinical enquiry (section 3.1.1). It aims to support health care professionals in understanding clinical conditions associated with GBV (section .3.1.2), in setting up a safe space to ask the patient about GBV (section 3.1.3) and in asking questions to a woman who presents with conditions that may be caused by GBV (section 3.1.4). section 3.1.5 presents resources that health facilities can provide to assist health care providers in asking about GBV, as well as to encourage survivors to disclose GBV to the health care provider.
3.1.1 Routine enquiry versus clinical enquiry
In health care settings, two approaches can be distinguished in facilitating the disclosure of intimate partner violence:
- Routine enquiry (also referred to as screening or universal screening), i.e. routinely asking women presenting in health care settings about exposure to intimate partner violence.
- Clinical enquiry (or case-finding), i.e. asking women presenting in health care settings based on clinical conditions, the history and the examination of the patient (WHO 2013).
Routine enquiry is not recommended (WHO 2013 Recommendation 2). This is because even though this method has shown to increase rates of identification, it has neither reduced intimate partner violence nor led to any notable benefit for women's health. Instead, clinical enquiry is advised; health professionals should ask about exposure to intimate partner violence when assessing conditions that may be caused or complicated by violence, in order to improve diagnosis/identification and subsequent care(WHO 2013 Recommendation 3). See section 3.1.3 for minimum conditions that should be observed when asking about GBV.
However, routine enquiry might be considered in specific circumstances:
- Women presenting with mental health symptoms and disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-harm/suicide attempts) due to the strong correlation between mental health disorders among women and intimate partner violence.
- HIV testing and counseling- since intimate partner violence may affect the disclosure of HIV status, or jeopardize the safety of women who disclose, as well as their ability to implement risk-reduction strategies.
- Antenatal care- because of the dual vulnerability of pregnancy and also taking into account the possibility of follow-up in antenatal care (WHO 2013).
3.1.2 Understanding the signs of gender-based violence
The following list presents symptoms that should make health professionals consider asking about GBV, in particular intimate partner violence.
Box 15: Examples of clinical conditions associated with intimate partner violence
Symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders
- Suicidality or self-harm
- Alcohol and other substance use
- Unexplained chronic gastrointestinal symptoms
- Unexplained reproductive symptoms, including pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction
- Adverse reproductive outcomes, including multiple unintended pregnancies and/or terminations, delayed pregnancy care, adverse birth outcomes
- Unexplained genitourinary symptoms, including frequent bladder or kidney infections or other
- Repeated vaginal bleeding and sexually transmitted infections
- Chronic pain (unexplained)
- Traumatic injury, particularly if repeated and with vague or implausible explanations
- Problems with the central nervous system – headaches, cognitive problems, hearing loss
- Repeated health consultations with no clear diagnosis
- Intrusive partner or husband in consultations
Source: adapted from Black 2011, cited in WHO 2013
Apart from clinical symptoms, health care professionals should also be aware that certain types of behaviours observed with female patients can be indicators of exposure to intimate partner violence.
Box 16: Examples of behaviours that may indicate intimate partner violence
- Frequent appointments for vague symptoms
- Injuries inconsistent with explanation of cause
- Woman tries to hide injuries or minimize their extent
- Partner always attends unnecessarily
- Woman is reluctant to speak in front of partner
- Non-compliance with treatment
- Frequently missed appointments
- Multiple injuries at different stages of healing
- Patient appears frightened, overly anxious or depressed
- Woman is submissive or afraid to speak in front of her partner
- Partner is aggressive or dominant, talks for the woman or refuses to leave the room
- Poor or non-attendance at antenatal clinics
- Early self-discharge from hospital
Source: Department of Health 2005
It is important to keepin mind that none of the above signs automatically indicate that a patient has experienced GBV. However, they should raise suspicion and prompt health professionals to try to see the woman in private to ask her if she has experienced violence. Even if she chooses not to disclose at this time, she will know that the health care provider is aware of the issue and she might choose to approach the care provider at a later time(Department of Health 2005).
3.1.3 Minimum requirements for asking about GBV
When enquiring about GBV, health care facilities and providers need to ensure that a number of minimum requirements are in place. In particular, this requires that (WHO 2013):
- A protocol or standard operating procedure is in place to guide the intervention.
- Health care providers are trained on the correct way to ask and how to respond to women who disclose.
- Health care providers have ensured that it is safe to ask about GBV (see figure 4 below), including privacy and confidentiality of the consultation.
- A system for referral is in place.
- Health care providers are aware and knowledgeable about resources to refer women to.
Health care professionals may use the following criteria to determine whether it is safe to ask about GBV (see also figure 4 below):
- Ensuring a private and confidential space is an important first step to consider, especially in the context of hospital-based health care providers who may be seeing a patient behind a fabric curtain. While curtains offer a visual barrier, it may still be possible for third persons to overhear the conversation.
- Health care providers should avoid asking a woman about GBV in the presence of a family member, friend, or child over 2 years. While health care staff may feel that it is positive that the patients get support from a family member or friend, they should keep in mind that intimate partners, other family members or friends can be partaking in the abuse. Perpetrators may also use children accompanying the patient to obtain information.
- For women who are migrants, refugees or belong to an ethnic minority and do not speak the local language, health care providers should ensure the presence of a professional translator (see box 17).
Box 17: Recommendations for working with interpreters in health care settings
- Avoid using family members as interpreters. While this might seem to be an option because of limited financial resources or unavailability of professional interpreters in a certain language, it can put women at risk and should therefore be avoided. When using a family member as the interpreter is the only option, health care staff should not enquire about GBV. Health facilities could consider preparing a list of multilingual staff that can help with interpretations.
- Ensure that patient is comfortable with using the interpreter. Health care professionals should keep in mind that in small communities (e.g. among deaf women or groups using minority language) the translator might be able to identify the woman through providing interpretation services and then pass on the information to the perpetrator.
- Ensure that the interpreter is trained to interpret around issues of GBV. This will not only help to ensure a non-judgemental and professional approach, but also accuracy of terms used, keeping in mind that in some languages, terms like abuse, risk or counsellor can have different meanings The NGO Standing Together against Domestic Violence shared the following example: A health professional asked a woman if she wanted to be referred to a "counsellor" (i.e. psychological therapist). This was translated as "counsellor" in the meaning of local government official – a difference in meaning that may easily lead to irritation and lack of confidence in the support provided on the part of the patient
Source: Standing Together against Domestic Violence 2008
Figure 4: Is it safe to enquire about intimate partner violence?
3.1.4 How to ask about gender-based violence
Asking a woman if she has experienced GBV is a difficult task. Health care professionals may be reluctant to ask because they are afraid of offending the patient, lack knowledge or confidence to bring up the issue of violence or do not know what to do next, after having opened "Pandora's box". At the same time, asking about GBV is very important. Research has shown that most women, even though they would not themselves start talking about violence, react positively to being asked (Stenson et al 2001, Bacchus et al 2002, Perttu 2005, all cited in Perttu/Kaselitz 2006).
Training health care professionals is crucial to increase their knowledge and confidence on asking about GBV and on the next steps of the intervention following, as shown in the following quote from a health care professional working at a hospital in Austria: "(Back) in 1997, I (…) attended a training programme on responses to violence against women. Until then, working as a nurse in the accident surgery outpatient clinic of Wilhelminen Hospital, I had not questioned statements by patients but simply accepted what they said: that they had fallen from a ladder or down the stairs, etc. During the training, I became aware for the first time that a number of injuries might have another cause and that it could be a good idea to ask further questions. (…) In one case, when I suspected that the patient had been abused I said on an impulse that her injuries were not consistent with what she had told us about her accident but that I rather thought she had been abused. The patient answered: 'You are the first one to ask. I have often been to (two other hospitals in town) but nobody has ever shown any further interest in my case. I just received treatment. But you are the first one to ask me directly.' Following this 'success' I have gradually become less reluctant to ask women directly whether they have experienced violence" (Federal Chancellery 2008).
Table 10: Tips for communicating with survivors of GBV – do's and don'ts
When asking about GBV, it is advisable to begin the enquiry with an introductory question, explaining the patient that GBV affects many women and underlining the impact of violence on women's health, before continuing with direct and more specific questions.
Examples of introductory questions:
- "From my experience, I know that abuse and violence at home is a problem for many women. Is it a problem for you in any way?"
- "We know that many women experience abuse and violence at home and that it impairs their health. I wonder if you have ever experienced violence at home?"
- "We know that violence against women is a very common problem. About 30% of women in this country are abused by their partners. Has that ever happened to you?"
- "Some women think they deserve abuse because they have not lived up to their partners' expectations, but no matter what someone has or hasn't done, no one deserves to be beaten. Have you ever been hit or threatened because of something you did or didn't do?"
- "Many of the women I see as patients are dealing with abusive relationships. Some are too afraid or uncomfortable to bring it up themselves. Have you ever experienced violence from your partner?" (adapted from Perttu/Kaselitz 2006, Warshaw/Ganley 1996).
Examples of direct questions:
- I am concerned that your symptoms may have been caused by someone hitting you. Has someone been hurting you?"
- "According to our experience, women get these kinds of injuries when assaulted. Has someone assaulted you?"
- "Did someone hit you? Who was it? Was it your partner/husband?"
- "Has your partner or ex-partner ever hit you or physically hurt you or someone close to you?"
- "Has your partner ever forced you to have sex when you did not want to? Has he ever refused to practice safer sex?"
- "Does your partner frequently belittle you, insult you and blame you?"
- "Has your partner ever tried to restrict your freedom or keep you from doing things that were important to you (like going to school, working, seeing your friends or family)?" (adapted from Perttu/Kaselitz 2006, Warshaw/Ganley 1996).
Health care professionals should make sure to raise questions and provide explanations in a manner appropriate to the survivors' age, education, culture and level of tranquillity at the time. Depending on the local context, it may be advisable to avoid legal or technical terms like "domestic violence," as the meaning might not be clear and some women might not identify with it, and instead circumscribe the violence, using commonly used terms.
3.1.5 Resources to facilitate a positive disclosure of gender-based violence
Displaying written information materials on GBV in health care settings can help to encourage women to speak about violence. This may be achieved through displaying posters in waiting or consultation rooms, containing a message encouraging survivors to raise violence in the medical consultation. Further, health facilities should make pamphlets or leaflets available in private areas such as women's washrooms, to provide information on available services, such as shelters, helplines or legal advice, with appropriate warnings about taking them home if an abusive partner is there (WHO 2013 Recommendation 4).
Figure 5: Desk organizer – "You can talk to me about violence."
Health facilities should also provide health care staff with information resources to help them memorize clinical indicators of GBV, tips for asking questions and other steps in the intervention chain. This may include laminated handouts or cards displaying simple flowcharts or stationary such as the ruler designed and produced by ANNA – National Center for the Prevention of Violence, which lists five key steps in identifying GBV and providing care for survivors (figure 6)
Figure 6: Reference Card: Helping Women Survivors of Domestic Violence


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Hills Irrigation suggests following these water conservation tips.
- Set sprinklers to water early
Set up systems to irrigate early in the morning, or according to Water Authority water restriction guidelines.
This is the most efficient time to water because water can reach its destination without being evaporated by the sun or blown away by the wind.
This will also save landscapes from disease caused by water sitting on plants overnight and prevents compaction caused by heavy traffic on wet soils (all Rain Bird Controllers offer multiple start time options).
- Consider a central control system
For complete system automation on commercial sites, central control systems show annual water savings of 25 - 30% on average.
A central control system operates a single or multiple controllers, sensors and other irrigation devices from one central location.
It contains all of the functions listed in the Controller section above plus additional sensors that monitor and control environmental conditions automatically and without the need for personal intervention.
Use an automatic shut-off device
Adding an automatic shut-off device can result in 15-20% in water savings.
Install an automatic shut-off device like a rain sensor or moisture sensor on every system. These devices automatically shut-off the controller when it is raining or when sufficient soil moisture is reached.
They prevent over-watering and the bad publicity that results from sprinklers running when it rains (Rain Bird's Rain Sensors or Moisture Sensor).
Install direct-to-plant-root irrigation in non-turf areas
Use drip irrigation for shrubs, flowers, and other non-turf areas.
Drip irrigation systems deliver precise amounts of water slowly and evenly at the plant's roots, eliminating water waste, run-off and over spray onto windows, walks and streets.
The slow, consistent application of water at the plant root reduces weeds and plant disease, and helps plants to thrive (Rain Bird's Low Volume Drip Products, Irrigation Supplement, and Root Watering System for trees).
Use high efficiency nozzles for uniform coverage
Use nozzles that apply water evenly and save up to 30% in water usage.
This is best achieved using matched precipitation rate nozzles (MPR and U-Series spray head nozzles and all rotor nozzles). If precipitation is not matched, the system must be set to water the area that is putting down the least amount of water, thereby over-watering the other areas and wasting water.
High efficiency nozzles (U-Series nozzles on spray heads and Rain Curtain nozzles on rotors) are matched precipitation nozzles that provide the best and most uniform coverage, thereby eliminating watering gaps and reducing water usage by as much as 30%.
Use check valve devices to prevent low head drainage
In landscaping with different elevations, water flows down to the lowest head on the system and drains out, causing puddling, erosion, and run-off.
A check valve or pre-installed Seal-A-Matic (SAM) device prevents the water from draining out by trapping the water in the lateral line (SAM available on 1800Series and UN I-Spray Spray heads and all Rain Bird rotors).
Use pressure regulating devices in high pressure situations
Every 35 kPa reduction in water pressure reduces water usage by 6-8%.
The savings are over 50% if a 450 kPa spray zone is reduced to the recommended 206 kPa. So, design for an optimum 206 kPa water delivery to spray heads to avoid wasteful misting/fogging. This can be achieved with pressure regulating spray heads (1800-PRS), pressure reducing valves (PRV), and pressure regulating modules installed on valves (PRS-D)
For low pressure situations which can result in uneven coverage, use a high efficiency pump (Rain Bird's BP Series or CRE Series Pumps)
Design for different plant needs and environmental conditions
Set up irrigation zones and schedules for plants based on the water needs of your plant groupings.
This will require more zones and may cost more initially but will save water in the long run. For example, suppose a landscape includes grass, shrubs, and trees, and the grass requires more water to stay healthy than do the shrubs and trees. If everything is on the same zone, the watering needs will be dictated by the grass, and the shrubs and tress will be over-watered.
With separate zones controlled by separate programs on a controller, you can divide the schedule into smaller, more precise watering times and apply on the water needed for the particular plant (all Rain Bird controllers include a minimum of two programs).
Promote the water/cost saving benefits of water conserving products
Water conservation products are better for the environment AND they can save money.
Some customers may need to be educated on the benefits of purchasing a more expensive water conserving product, even though it will save them money in the long run. For an example, consider recommending the Rain Bird 1800-PRS pressure regulating spray head.
By upgrading to a pressure regulating device on a spray head, your customers can save water and money. Design, install, and sell water-conserving products that benefit the environment and the customer's pocket.


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NASA Picture Reveals Possible 'Archaeological Site' on Mars
Possibly a 'Archaeological Site' spotted in NASA "Global Mars Surveyor Mission" photo. Mars Global Surveyor arrived at M...
Mars Global Surveyor arrived at Mars on September 11, 1997, and has contributed a multitude of findings, including signs of past, persistent water such as an ancient delta and currently active water features in the gullies of canyon walls.
After nearly a decade of discovery, MGS went silent in November, 2006.
NASA Original Image: Here
Structure looks similar to famous Mars Face:
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I ran into an issue with the playlist on the portable version. I found that the playlist in the portable version wasn't saving the list with a relative path. the result was a playlist added at work with my memory stick assigned the drive letter E: would cause Xion to lock up and freeze when I tried to run it at home where my memory stick is assigned the drive letter F:.
Xion tried to play the last song I was on at work and a box popped up saying no media was in and gave a choice to retry of cancel. I couldn't get the box to go away or to close. I finally had to force Xion to close. I couldn't get the playlist to play either because it was set to the last drive letter at work.
I think I have this temporally fixed by opening my saved playlist in notepad and replacing the drive letter with a relative path and then setting the file properties to read only.
Is there away to get Xion to save the playlist with a relative path when it is ran off a memory stick?


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In the past — way back in the mid-'90s, say — artists had only occasional contact with their fans. If a musician was feeling friendly, he might greet a few audience members at the bar after a show. Then the Internet swept in. Now fans think nothing of sending an e-mail message to their favorite singer — and they actually expect a personal reply. This is not merely an illusion of intimacy. Performing artists these days, particularly new or struggling musicians, are increasingly eager, even desperate, to master the new social rules of Internet fame. They know many young fans aren't hearing about bands from MTV or magazines anymore; fame can come instead through viral word-of-mouth, when a friend forwards a Web-site address, swaps an MP3, e-mails a link to a fan blog or posts a cellphone concert video on YouTube.
So musicians dive into the fray — posting confessional notes on their blogs, reading their fans' comments and carefully replying. They check their personal pages on MySpace, that virtual metropolis where unknown bands and comedians and writers can achieve global renown in a matter of days, if not hours, carried along by rolling cascades of popularity. Band members often post a daily MySpace "bulletin" — a memo to their audience explaining what they're doing right at that moment — and then spend hours more approving "friend requests" from teenagers who want to be put on the artist's sprawling list of online colleagues. (Indeed, the arms race for "friends" is so intense that some artists illicitly employ software robots that generate hundreds of fake online comrades, artificially boosting their numbers.)
A-list stars are made by multimillion dollar marketing campaigns; the B-listers need to build their network from the ground up. This has kind of always been the case. What the internet has done is change the nature of the network. This new breed of stars is able to, at once, get more personal with their fans while expanding the size and geographical distribution of that fan base.
Of course, the featured artist in the article was none other than Jonathan Coulton.
Click on the above picture to see Jonathan Coulton explain Code Monkey (drawing by Len)
I've blogged about Jonathan before (being a fan) so here it goes again (that reference will become clear soon enough). JoCo has managed to build up such a grassroots network, and much of its success is not due to anything he did or planned himself.
Coulton's fans are also his promotion department, an army of thousands who proselytize for his work worldwide. More than 50 fans have created music videos using his music and posted them on YouTube; at a recent gig, half of the audience members I spoke to had originally come across his music via one of these fan-made videos. When he performs, he upends the traditional logic of touring. Normally, a new Brooklyn-based artist like him would trek around the Northeast in grim circles, visiting and revisiting cities like Boston and New York and Chicago in order to slowly build an audience — playing for 3 people the first time, then 10, then (if he got lucky) 50. But Coulton realized he could simply poll his existing online audience members, find out where they lived and stage a tactical strike on any town with more than 100 fans, the point at which he'd be likely to make $1,000 for a concert. It is a flash-mob approach to touring: he parachutes into out-of-the-way towns like Ardmore, Pa., where he recently played to a sold-out club of 140.
Let me just say that I'm one of those fans that Clive spoke to at the Ardmore concert, and indeed my first exposure to JoCo was through a Spiff video. (Although when I went to JoCo's website for the first time and started listening to all the music, I realized that I had heard Mandelbrot Set before but didn't know who sang it.) I really like the idea that many of these fan created videos have sort of become the "default official videos" for those songs--cool!
Speaking of cool homemade videos, the article also talks about the band Ok Go which is actually signed to a major record label (along with all the marketing machinery that comes with it) but became in instant internet sensation by employing some of these same tactics.
This confluence of forces has produced a curious inflection point: for rock musicians, being a bit of a nerd now helps you become successful. When I spoke with Damian Kulash, the lead singer for the band OK Go, he discoursed like a professor on the six-degrees-of-separation theory, talking at one point about "rhizomatic networks." (You can Google it.) Kulash has put his networking expertise to good use: last year, OK Go displayed a canny understanding of online dynamics when it posted on YouTube a low-budget homemade video that showed the band members dancing on treadmills to their song "Here It Goes Again." The video quickly became one of the site's all-time biggest hits. It led to the band's live treadmill performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, which in turn led to a Grammy Award for best video.
Just in case you haven't seen the video yet (perhaps you've been living in a cave but somehow managed to find this insignificant blog), I've embedded it below. Quick note: Damian Kulash is the tall skinny guy with the red pants. The one you see lip-syncing the lead vocals is the band's bass player (and childhood friend of Kulash) Tim. Not only do these guys rock, they have a sense of humor. Awesome!


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Whoa, so I opened the door at 8am to a man delivering boxes and freezer bags of food! What a wonderful gift to receive when you're a new mom. It's been so difficult to eat well, since my parents left because I was adjusting to a new schedule where there aren't two other hands to help out.
My dear friends, Sara and Jason, live in Texas currently. Sara said if she lived near me, she would cook some meals and help me out. She understands, since she had a little girl herself three years ago. Because Sara and Jason don't live near us, she and Jas sent food from Fresh Direct. I would have never thought of such a unique way to help a busy new mother. What a fantastic gift and what amazing friends!
There was an immense amount of food. The photo below is just a tiny portion of everything that we received. Everything was organic. Milk, tangerines, prepared meals that just needed to be warmed up or quickly cooked up, bagels, pizza, tomatoes, cold cuts, bread, bananas, lettuce, spinach and on and on.
That evening, I decided to cook up the stir-fry Chipotle Pineapple Shrimp with Veggies. First, I got Sebastian into the kitchen to be with me on his swing[/amazon_link. (I can assure you that he is not currently taking up a career as an MC, although it may look like it)
After he was settled and happy watching me, I put a tablespoon of oil in the pan. I let it heat up and threw in the shrimp.
Then, I poured the shrimp into a bowl that had a paper towel in it to drain the oil. There were still enough oil remnants for the veggies to be stir fried.
Time to mix it all together!
And finis, dinner for two is ready! I'm sure Sebastian enjoyed the meal third hand. :O)
And for dessert… a juicy mandarin orange.


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Fairness Face wash in India
Brighter and radiant complexion is most of us want, just like the fairness creams that claim to brighten and whiten your complexion, there are face washes that can also give you brighter and improved skin tone.
In this post, I have compiled 5 face washes that can be found easily in Indian market at very pocket friendly prices.
Olay Natural White Foaming cleanser
It claims "Cleanses and refreshes your skin as a first step towards a healthy looking natural fairness that glows. This cleanser removes dust, pollution and make-up residues to help keep your skin looking naturally fair and healthy."
Price is 99 rupees for 50 grams
Clean and Clear fairness face wash
It claims "Enriched with cherry extracts and multi-vitamins, Clean & Clear Fairness Face Wash brings a new pinkish glow to your skin. Clean & Clear Fairness Face Wash pure rice oil control system gives your skin oil free look. It clears clogged pores and gives you pinkish fairness. For best results apply evenly on skin off face and neck."
Priced at: 40 grams for 55 INR
Nivea Sparkling Glow Fairness Face wash
It Claims "Nivea Sparkling Glow Fairness Face Wash thoroughly cleanses and purifies your skin while making it fairer, without drying it out. It removes dirt while respecting the skin's own lipids and moisturizers help prevent skin dehydration. The refreshing facial wash gel purifies and invigorates the skin."
Price is 50 grams for 79 rupees
Himalaya Fairness Kesar face wash
It claims "A soap-free, herbal formulation, Clarifying Fairness Face Wash brightens and reveals glowing skin. Enriched with Saffron, proven for its complexion enhancing properties, this face wash gives you a fairer and clearer complexion. Pomegranate nourishes, while Mint cools and Cucumber soothes your skin, leaving it refreshed."
Priced is 100 ml for 110 grams
Pond's White Beauty fairness face wash
It claims "Visibly brightens up skin, as it cleanses and refreshes. VAO-B3 complex gives a naturally flawless radiant skin. Leaves skin soft, smooth and sparkling clean. Conditions skin, so the moisturizer can work better."
Price 50 grams for 60 rupees
These face washes are affordable and can be easily spotted at chemist shops, supermarkets and even the locals shops near your place. Apart from that, they are also available online.


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The Link Electronics 11591027 is a D to A converter; it fits into a rack frame for space saving convenience and features automatic equalization and reclocking allowing for a very clean signal path. This model features conversion to composite and Y/C video with analog DA capabilities.
|SDI Video, @ 75 ohms, on a BNC connector
Composite Video x2, 1 Vpp @ 75 ohms, on BNC connectors
Y/C S-Video, 1 Vpp @ 75 ohms, on two BNC connectors
Sync, 0.3 Vpp @ 75 ohms, on a BNC connector
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Front Edge LED Indicators
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New Starbuck Talks About BSG
Author: Michael Hinman
Date: 09-30-2003
Source: Sci-Fi Pulse
She is the brand new Starbuck. And unlike the original portrayal by Dirk Benedict, this new character in Sci-Fi Channel's upcoming mini-series "Battlestar Galactica" is a little easier on the eyes.
Not that that has met with total positive response. But that doesn't stop Katee Sackhoff from talking about the new mini-series, and the fact that Starbuck received a sex change.
"I watched as many episodes of the original series as I could get (a) hold of," Sackhoff recently told Dreamwatch magazine about the original 1978 series. "I also watched some of the movies with strong female characters. I watched things like 'Terminator' and 'G.I. Jane,' and I got an idea from doing that what my physical strength needed to be. And then I just took the approach that this is a woman in a man's world, in a chosen career that is dominated by men. So I figured she needed to be extremely tough. After a while, I just picked up who she was and it seemed to come naturally."
Sackhoff said that she went into the character as prepared as possible, knowing as much of the background of Starbuck as possible.
"I was really committed, and I think the producers appreciated that during the audition process," Sackhoff said. "I had done a lot of research on Starbuck, and they didn't have to tell me where to go with it. I just went.
"I didn't think I was going to get the role, because the character was (originally) in her 30s. I went in and auditioned for the first time and I knew the casting directors. I had my managers call every single day until they finally said, 'OK, she can meet with the producers.' So I went to the producers and auditioned about four more times after that, and just really tried to sell to them that I understood who Starbuck was and what she was doing and what they were trying to accomplish with this series."
Of course, a female Starbuck has a lot of BSG purists up in arms, and Sackhoff said she is well aware of that.
"I wasn't at all surprised by the responses and reactions I was getting from the fans," she said. "I knew that they would be hurt by it, and basically what I've had to do is pcik a position and really stay with it. From my point of view, there are a lot of similarities between the two Starbucks. The spirit of the character is still the same.
"Starbuck still has a smart mouth and a fun-loving spirit. Starbuck still smokes cigars and drinks, and is still the best Viper pilot around. But the main difference between the two Starbucks is that my Starbuck is a lot more angry and confused, a lot of things from her past are affecting the way she acts now."
Sci-Fi Channel, in its recent promotional spots for the mini-series, have changed the release date for the project. It now will premiere Dec. 8 beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The original release date was Dec. 7.


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Monday, September 13, 2004
On Prager today
I'll be with Mitch, Elder, Big Trunk, and special guest James at Dennis Prager's show noon-3 ET (9am PT, and elsewhere...well, figure it out). We hope you will tune in, on the air or on the web. I expect we'll discuss more on the memos and the changing of MSM.
I don't know if I'll get to talk on the last topic there, but be sure to look at Steve Horwitz' thoughts on how diffused knowledge (or what Hugh is calling "open source journalism"). An example:
... when one sees oneself in an environment of competition, as bloggers do, one cannot afford to be lazy and everyone has to start checking their premises. This is not ... an attempt to police people's politics. Rather it is competition doing what it does best: holding everyone accountable to the "constitutional rules" of the Republic of Science. And as good Hayekians know, when the rules are right and access is open, the truth will out.You could just read Hayek. Nevertheless, the nature of the competition is that both MSM and bloggers will be improved by it, changed by it. And while my nightwear choices are my own business, it's hubris to be lulled to fat-and-sassiness by declarations of becoming players (a view I share with Elder, it appears.)
I'm sure I'll have more thoughts driving back and forth. See you tonight.


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We are pleased to announce that at the end of the month, on Firday April 28, we will have the pleasure of hosting a talk by Barclay MORRISON, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University and Vice Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. The seminar will exceptionnaly take place at 11.30 am at the Centre Universitaire des Saints-Pères, 45 rue des Saints-Pères, 75006 Paris in Salle des Conferences (R229, 2nd floor). The seminar topic will be "Rescuing deficits in neuronal plasticity after mild TBI".
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) continues to be a major socio-economic problem with about 2 million head injuries in the US annually, the majority being mild in severity. To understand better the mechanisms of TBI, we have developed in vitro models using organotypic brain slice cultures that afford precise control over injury biomechanics. With these models, we have previously developed tolerance criteria to determine safe levels of exposure that could be used to engineer better safety systems to prevent TBI. More recently, we have focused on how different mechanical stimuli (injury) may alter neuronal activity and electrophysiological function within hippocampal neuronal networks and explored therapeutic strategies to reverse pathological changes. Our recent findings suggest that after mild TBI, a disruption of dendritic organization may underlie deficits in long-term potentiation, i.e. the cellular correlates of learning and memory. We have identified therapeutic interventions that rescue LTP with therapeutic windows as long as 6 hours after injury. The long-term goal of our research is to reduce the socio-economic costs of TBI by developing novel treatments and by helping others engineer better protection systems.


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Barnsley RLA was established to ensure all members keep abreast of new legislation in the rapidly changing private rented sector.
Through regular meetings and presentations the Association has grown considerably since that time, helping and encouraging its members to continue their professional development, improve the quality of their properties, keep up to date with new and changing legislation, and improve their management skills.
Members are also advised regarding the appropriate standards required in their properties for insulation, safety, security and other aspects. Through these benefits, members are enabled to carry on their rental businesses in a fair, responsible and professional manner.
The Association is comprised of local landlords who wish to improve their property management skills and share these skills for the mutual benefit of all members. Regardless of whether a member has only one property which is managed on a part-time basis, or a much larger professional portfolio, all members are equally welcome and valued.
BRLA functions entirely on a voluntary basis and is managed by a dedicated and experienced group of volunteer members formed as a Committee. The Committee and its Officers are subject to re-election each year and are charged with conducting the Association's affairs in a proper and professional manner.
Strong and enduring relationships have been developed over the years with Barnsley Council, the Housing Benefit Department, The Rent Service, and the Police and Fire Services.
Meetings are held each month at Shaw Lane Sports Centre, Barnsley. Relevant topics are discussed, and often a guest speaker is invited to give a presentation on a subject of interest. There is also the opportunity to discuss tenant and management issues with experienced landlords at this time.
Membership of BRLA is open to private landlords owning and managing their own properties. Please note that managing agents and letting agents have their own professional associations and are not admitted as members of BRLA.
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This thesis has explored the role of Pax7 in formation and maturation of the mouse superior colliculus, an important brain region associated with topographic visual input and the capacity to evoke appropriate visuomotor responses to environmental stimuli. The research performed was explicitly targeted at understanding the relationship between Pax7 expression and the formation of the topography of the superior colliculus, including neuron specification and differentiation, boundary formation, polarisation and retinocollicular mapping. By employing histochemical, immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent techniques, together with quantification utilising Optimas Digital Image Analysis, this project assessed Pax7 expression in diverse mutant and wildtype mice throughout a variety of developmental timepoints. Quantification revealed dynamic Pax7 expression patterns consisting of gradients of both cellular distribution and cellular protein levels, which act in summation to polarise the superior colliculus. Graded Pax7 cellular distribution and protein levels are optimal during retinal innervation and axon arborisation in wildtype mice. This contrasts with that of Pax6 mutant mice which demonstrate reduced Pax7 protein levels as a result of optic nerve hypoplasia. These results demonstrate a responsive role for Pax7 in retinocollicular mapping, and therefore visual system development. Examination of Pax7 mutant mice divulged a greater understanding of the role of Pax7 during superior collicular development, and provided the first determination of central nervous system defects in Pax7 mutant animals. Results indicate that Pax7 is redundant for neuronal specification and differentiation, but is requisite, in a dosage-dependent manner, for maintenance of a subpopulation of dorsal superior collicular neurons and subsequently superior collicular polarity. The paralogue Pax3 is thought responsible for sustaining embryonic development in Pax7 mutant mice, resulting in a less severe phenotype. Therefore, this project explored temporospatial patterns of Pax3 expression relative to Pax7 expression during all embryonic stages examined. Findings detail a diverging expression pattern between paralogues that is spatially and temporally associated with neuronal differentiation and maturation within the superior colliculus. Moreover, Pax3 expression is spatially perturbed within the central nervous system of Pax7 mutant mice, exhibiting changes in the time at which Pax3-expressing cells exit from the germinal region. The results of the research undertaken in this thesis have significantly contributed to the understanding of developmental mechanisms occurring within the superior colliculus, and the contribution of Pax7 to these processes. Findings delineate that the functional repertoire of Pax7 within the superior colliculus embraces neuronal maturation and maintenance, determination of polarity and participation in retinocollicular mapping.
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A one day inspiring, practical and innovative workshop to help you rediscover how to pitch for support and transform you and your teams so they can go out and fundraise
Pitch Driven Fundraising brings together the entrepreneurial approach of pitching for business with the passion and impact of fundraising. From building a case for support, to launching an appeal or campaign, to marketing a new product, getting a partnership in place or simply asking people to help, this lively interactive workshop will provide all the tools and practice to pitch for great fundraising, including a 7 Step Fundraising Pitch Plan. Starting with purpose, finding emotional connection, building stories, finding benefits and mastering content, facts and presentation, participants will bring their own challenge and craft a pitching solution together using the 7 steps with an experienced fundraising expert.
It's so easy to get stuck behind a desk or behind social media, responding to enquiries. We have come to rely on the all those indirect ways to get people to support. So, the question is what happened to our ability and confidence to ask? To go and find people and pitch? To lean forward and go and get rather than wait and respond? When you relearn how to craft your pitch personally, as a team and as an organisation, and then go and find people with purpose and confidence, you can make a huge change and difference.
This workshop will help you transform your ability to pitch with purpose through Pitch Driven Fundraising
Who is this for?
Fundraising leaders at all levels
Heads of Departments or team leaders
Community Fundraisers
Major Gift Fundraisers
Corporate Fundraisers
Small or medium charity fundraisers
Any fundraiser who wants to engage, inspire and ask
The Pitch Driven Fundraising Workshop will give you:
- The science of pitching
- How to understand and master how the brain works when pitching
- Understanding what pitchers and catchers need and do
- How to use frames to influence results and take control
- How to respond to others frames
- How to create your personal story of intrigue
- Handling battles and building confidence around status
- How to deliver the 4 pitches – personal, elevator, conversion and partnership
- Why Pixar know how to craft the right story framework that works in a pitch
- How to find and use the key facts and not overwhelm but make an impact
- How to use the 7 Pitch Step Framework for Fundraisers to craft your own compelling pitch
What is the agenda for the day?
The day is held in a central London location and starts at 9.30am and ends at 4.30pm. The day looks like this:
- Getting to know each other and our pitch challenges
- Pitchers and catchers – putting yourself in their shoes
- What is a pitch? The art and science
- The tool kit
- Introducing the 4 pitch models – personal, elevator, conversion and partnership
- Crafting stories
- Introducing the 7 steps
- Crafting your own pitch
- Putting it all together
- Onwards and next steps
The day is lively, open, transparent, inspirational, fun and informative. Please bring your challenges and any supporting information and content to help you craft your pitch. Places are limited and you will be expected to work in groups to help each other as the day progresses
Is there any follow up to the day?
There is! Everyone attending with be invited to a closed Facebook group to support and coach each other through, ask questions and share. Stephen will be dropping in to answer questions on your journey
About Stephen George and Good Leaders
Stephen George is founder of Good Leaders, a Fundraising and Leadership coaching consultancy, He has over 30 years' fundraising experience in community, major gifts, legacies, and all other areas of fundraising, working all levels in the UK and internationally with organisations such as NSPCC, UNICEF, RNIB, Action on Hearing Loss, Maggie's and Scope. He is an international speaker, trainer, writer, and podcaster. He has worked on global strategies for international NGO's, was chairman of Remember a Charity, the UK consortium promoting gifts in wills and a former vice chairman of the Institute of Fundraising.
Good Leaders is a project and mission which began in 1983. Good Leaders is now a global coaching & consulting movement based on principles defined through 30 years fundraising and leadership experience
What people have said about Stephen
'I really enjoyed his session - Stephen George was a breath of fresh air - his enthusiasm and sense of humour were great'
'One of the best training days which was both informative and challenging'
'Very invigorating passionate speaker'
'Sometimes a speaker helps a little seed of an idea or concept that has been looking for a way to spring up come to life. I felt this yesterday and am now excited to bring some new ideas to fruition'
'Stephen George was a standout - practical & passionate'
'Loved everything about Stephen George's message - top presenter, interesting, funny'
'Stephen George was a phenomenal speaker - interesting, engaging & extremely knowledgeable'
A personal message from Stephen
'All my fundraising career, especially in Community Fundraising, I've noticed how hard it is to get people to go out and get rather than just respond and manage. Recently, I was talking with a Fundraising Leader about this very topic and since then I kept seeing the same thing. So, I decided to do something about it. I've taken business know how and fundraising passion and blended them in a day workshop for my fundraising friends and colleagues. I want you to succeed for your personally and for your causes. This is the first one in the UK – I've shared this in Australia and in Amsterdam, and now I want to share it with you.
I'd love to see you for a great day together, but places are going to be limited so don't wait!
The details of the day
The day starts at 9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm
It is held at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL
Parking is limited so it's best to use public transport, the nearest tube is Kings Cross. You will need nothing else, other than a note pad, a nice pen, and your enthusiasm and an open mind.
If you want to ask anything email me direct on firstname.lastname@example.com
Some boring but important terms and conditions
Full refunds are available up to 7 days before the event, after which no refunds will be given.
Videos and photographs of participants will be taken at the event and then are likely to be published in promotional materials and you give Good Leaders permission so to do.
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The power of Queen B!
On Wednesday, Lena Dunham published an essay on LinkedIn titled "Sorry, Not Sorry: My Apology Addiction" where she talks about her habit of over-apologizing.
The Girls star was inspired by Beyoncé's visual album Lemonade, specifically the song Sorry.
"It gave women a melody to which they could sing the words 'Sorry, I ain't sorry,' again and again (and again). This refrain… allowed women to express (safely, while pretending with all their might to be Bey) just how sick to death they were of apologizing."'
The 30-year-old admits she is guilty of saying sorry way too much, especially during the beginning of her career.
"I am a woman who is sometimes right, sometimes wrong but somehow always sorry. And this has never been more clear to me than in the six years since I became a boss. It's hard for many of us to own our power, but as a 24-year-old woman… I felt an acute and dangerous mix of total confidence and the worst imposter syndrome imaginable. I had men more than twice my age for whom I was the final word on the set of 'Girls,' and I had to express my needs and desires clearly to a slew of lawyers, agents and writers. And while my commitment to my work overrode almost any performance anxiety I had, it didn't override my hardwired instinct to apologize."'
However, her father challenged her to remove the s-word from her vocabulary.
"It was actually my father who gave me the challenge: 'What would happen if you spent this week NOT apologizing?'… The next day I tried to accept his challenge. But what do you replace sorry with? Well for starters, you can replace it with an actual expression of your needs and desires. And it turns out when you express what you want (without a canned and insincere apology) everyone benefits. Your employees know what you want from them and can do their jobs with clarity and pride. The dynamic remains healthy and open."'
But if you actually did something wrong to someone else, Miz Dunham says you still need to own up to your sh*t.
"Mind you, I am not negating the power of a real apology, especially in the workplace. One of the most important things a person in charge can do is own their mistakes and apologize sincerely and specifically, in a way that shows their colleagues they have learned and they will do better."
Preach the truth, girl!
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How cute is this one! So woolly, and incredibly soft. Look at that cheeky face!
This little toy is big on cuddles for the little ones or grown ups alike! So cute and squishy and soft, absolutely adorable. A great gift idea.
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Rehearsal Information:
Rehearsals will be from 3:30 – 5:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting on January 23rd. There will be no rehearsals during the Winter Break (2/20/17-2/24/17).
A mandatory parent meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 2 from 5:30 – 6:30 in the Little Theater.
Mandatory Tech week will be:
Saturday, 3/25 – 8am-9pm – tech load-in and tech dress rehearsal – both casts. Student arrival time TBD
Monday, 3/27 – tech rehearsal – 3:30-8:30pm – both casts
Tuesday 3/28 – tech rehearsal – 3:30-8:30pm – both casts
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Thursday, 3/30 – 7pm
Friday, 3/31 – 5:30pm and 8:30pm
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Duolingo is the free language education platform that has motivated over 200 million people worldwide to learn a language. In this talk, I will describe how Duolingo has become so popular, and how we use data from billions of exercises to measure and continually optimize the language-learning process.
Luis von Ahn is an entrepreneur and until recently was a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, who is considered one of the pioneers of crowdsourcing. He is known for co-inventing CAPTCHAs, being a MacArthur Fellow and selling two companies to Google in his 20s. Luis is currently the Co-founder and CEO of Duolingo, a language-learning platform created to bring free language education to the world. With over 200 million users, it is the most popular language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app worldwide. Luis has been named one of the 10 Most Brilliant Scientists by Popular Science Magazine, one of the 50 Best Brains in Science by Discover, one of the Top Young Innovators Under 35 by MIT Technology Review, and one of the 100 Most Innovative People in Business by Fast Company Magazine.
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Location: In Chapter 4, found on dead ninja corpse in Tairon to the very left of the main plaza with Muramasa's shop. You start with it in your inventory on higher difficulties or when using the hurricane packs. This non-upgradable weapon is fast and cool to use, but isn't very practical. There is a far better weapon with similar (but more deadly) properties. This one's for nostalgic purposes only.
Like the Tonfas the Nunchaku are said to be traditional Ryukyu weapons from the Okinawa islands, originating around the peroid when Japan conquered the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1609, through an expedition force led by the Satsuma Daimyo. With possession of weapons outlawed by their overlords, the Ryukyu natives are said to have developed the Nunchaku as well as the Tonfas and the Martial Arts style known as Te. Theories suggests that the Nunchaku were originally either flails used to thresh rice and soybeans or horse bridles joined together. Another theory suggests its origin in China, as a variation of the 2 section staff.
Up until its popularization in martial arts films, possession of the Nunchaku is illegal in many western countries and censored out of media such as the European version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turltes renamed Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles due to the controversy around the deadly Ninja. The Nunchuku is also often portrayed in Western pop culture as a favorite weapon of the Ninja, although like Karate it did not reach Japan until the early 1900s.
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- Dragon and Phoenix: X,X, X, X, X, X
- Fire Pit: X, X, Y
- Wide Heavens: X, Y
- Sweeping Kick: Right, X
- Flame Wheel: Y, Y
- Auspicious Crane: Hold Y
- Auspicious Phoenix: Hold Y (Ultimate Technique)
- Gathering Clouds: Holy Y (Ultimate Technique, 2 Essences)
- Earth Slide: While Running X
- Thunderclap Kick: While Running Y
- Ring of Heaven Kick (Scroll): While Blocking X or Y
- Demon Chaser: Next to Downed Enemy Y
While Jumping
- Sweeping Strike: X
- Dragon Emperor Kick: Y
- Guillotine Throw (Throw/Scroll): Near an Enemy Y
- Hell Drop: During Flying Bird Flip X or Y
- Mountain Crane: During Flying Bird Flip X, Y or Y, Y
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- Aqua Thrust: Floating on Surface X or Y
- Water Formation Kick: Underwater X or Y
- In Dead or Alive 4, there is a friendly nunchaku off battle between Jann Lee and Ryu Hayabusa, which resembled the battle between Billy Lo (Bruce Lee) & Pasqual (Dan Inosanto) in the movie directed by Robert Clouse, The Game of Death.
- The Nunchuku is the main weapon used by Murai.
- From 1972-1978, Bruce Lee has made the nunchaku a popular weapon in Fists of Fury, Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon, & even his incomplete movie, The Game of Death".


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There's only a few weeks left until the expected official unveiling of the LG V30 and it looks like we're now able to get a glimpse of what the new device will look like as images of what are supposedly cases for the V30 have been posted online.
The released images show the supposed Ringke brand cases for the V30 that also show off the rear of the smartphone. Looking at the images, we get to see the dual rear camera system of the V30 that features two horizontally-aligned sensors that look to be protruding from the rear of the device. Beside the two sensors are the single LED flash and what looks to be a light sensor as well as a laser autofocus sensor.
Below the camera system is the device's rear-mounted, round-shaped fingerprint sensor as well as the V30 branding. We also get to see the separate volume buttons on the left-hand side of the device.
RELATED: LG V30 Launch Invitation Leaked; Unveil Set on August 31
The rumored specifications on the LG V30 include a larger display than the G6 as well as a secondary display akin to its predecessors the V10 and V20. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and will come with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box with LG's custom UI built-in. The official unveiling of the LG V30 is set on August 31, 2017.


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Baking, Intermediate Register For This Camp
Grades: 7 - 12
Course Code: CAMP 129
Week 3: July 16 – 20
Cost: $569
Additional weeks of this camp
Week 1: July 3 - July 6 (4 Days) Cost: $479 CRN: 10439 WAITLIST ONLY
Week 2: July 9 - July 13 Cost: $569 CRN: 10448 WAITLIST ONLY
Week 4: July 23 - July 27 Cost: $569 CRN: 10671 WAITLIST ONLY
Week 5: July 30 - Aug 3 Cost: $569 CRN: 10672 WAITLIST ONLY
Week 6: Aug 7 - Aug 10 (4 Days) Cost: $479 CRN: 10673 WAITLIST ONLY
Week 7: Aug 13 - Aug 17 Cost: $569 CRN: 10981 WAITLIST ONLY
Combine the science of baking with your own creativity. For those already somewhat kitchen savvy, delve into both sweet and savory baking. Use yeast to make basic breads, explore the art of decorating and start working with chocolate.
This camp will focus on the enhancement of the following Essential Skills
Numeracy, Reading, Working with others
SAFETY NOTE: Campers are required to adhere to the safety precautions outlined by the instructors; safety infractions may lead to removal from the camp.
All participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes with a good tread; no sandals or open-toe shoes permitted in the kitchens. Long pants are required to be worn in the kitchens; no shorts, capris or low-cut tops. Campers are not permitted to wear nail polish for the duration of this camp. Campers with long hair should ensure that they bring hair elastics to tie back their hair.
Camp includes the preparation of foods containing nuts. SAIT's kitchens and bakeries process nuts and other allergens.


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A soulful jazz sound, an intimate setting, and a solo performer with a musical-royalty background: These are the makings of this weekend's season closer of Yavapai College Performing Arts Center's Cabaret Series.
Renowned jazz vocalist Catherine Russell will take to the stage of the Performing Art Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 22, with a selection from her "off-the-beaten-path" repertoire – ranging from the 1920s through the present.
"She's a terrific performer," Michael Grady, marketing and communications specialist at Yavapai College, said of Russell. Information from the college refers to Russell's "vital interpretations, bursting with soul and humor."
Russell – the daughter of Luis Russell, Louis Armstrong's longtime musical director, and Carline Ray, a pioneering vocalist/guitarist/bassist – boasts a rich background of performing of her own as well.
Over the years, she has performed with David Bowie, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne and Rosanne Cash.
In 2004, she set out on a solo career and released her debut album, "Cat," in 2006. In 2012, her rendition of the 1920s song "Crazy Blues" for the HBO series "Boardwalk Empire" was among the performances that won a Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
YCPAC's Cabaret Series has included an eclectic mix of musical styles, Grady says, noting that the series began this past fall with a jazz performance and will close with Russell, another jazz performer.
The Cabaret Series is "something we introduced this year to give people a more intimate experience with music," Grady said.
While the large auditorium of the YCPAC is sometimes the most appropriate venue for a performance, Grady said, "Sometimes you want to be close enough to see the people at work."
The Cabaret Series features seating on and near the auditorium's stage, and has focused on a smaller audience. "We generally cap it at around 120 to 150 people," which lends itself to a nightclub atmosphere, Grady said.
The cabaret performances include a cash bar, and also have a selection of hors d'oeuvres and desserts available.
Tickets are available online at www.ycpac.com, or by calling 928-776-2000.


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Michael White is a member of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, registered with the newly re-named Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC formerly HPC). He studied at Chelsea School of Chiropody and qualified as a State Registered Chiropodist. Michael started his career in 1976 has run his own practice in Ruislip Manor since 1982.
He is experienced in a wide range of foot care treatment and procedures and has incorporated treatment advances into his busy private practice. He treats a wide variety of foot conditions, performs nail surgery and diabetic foot assessments and offers reassurance and advice.
Michael regularly undertakes a full range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), attending courses, seminars, conferences, practical workshops, networking and he reads podiatry-related literature, enabling him to keep up-to-date with latest ideas and developments.
Michael is very keen to promote better foot health education. He has produced a selection of free patient information leaflets on various topics which are available to patients in the surgery.
Since the introduction of the Health Professions Council (HPC), the title State Registered Chiropodist has ceased to be used and changed to Chiropodist or Podiatrist which is a protected title. Since 2005 only those who have satisfied the registration criteria may call themselves a Chiropodist or Podiatrist.
There is no difference between these names but Podiatrist/Podiatry is gradually replacing the old established name Chiropodist/Chiropody to keep in line with other English-speaking countries.


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There's something about this brand that gets me...in a good way. Great quality, classic pieces with interesting details that make something by Folk or Shofolk a little different. All items available online at www.folkclothing.com.
Nearly Cardigan in Charcoal
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Real Wedding: Don & Dorothy
This past week my Grandmother, Dorothy, passed away. She and I had a special relationship, and my parents always told me that I reminded them a bit of her --- we shared a stubborn streak, a cautious nature and a strong desire to keep the peace at all costs. As we were preparing for her memorial service, we came across some of the photos from her and my grandfather's wedding in 1954. So, in honor of my dearly departed grandparents, I thought I'd share some of those photos here. Weren't they beautiful?
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The Napa Valley Swim Team (NVST) has been teaching kids to swim, and compete as swimmers for over 50 years. As a nonprofit organization, we would not have been able to do that without the help of important community members like you.
In addition to providing year-round competitive and non-competitive swimming for all ages, NVST offers a High School pre-season training program, and summer swim classes. But, swimming is more than an athletic experience. Our team of accomplished coaches encourage children to develop positive characteristics and important life skills such as: commitment, perseverance, teamwork, accountability, responsibility, goal-setting, and physical fitness.
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|A composition and method for encapsulating a photovoltaic device which minimizes discoloration of the encapsulant. The composition includes an ethylene-vinyl acetate encapsulant, a curing agent, an optional ultraviolet light stabilizer, and/or an optional antioxidant. The curing agent is preferably 1,1-di-(t-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane; the ultraviolet light stabilizer is bis-(N-octyloxy-tetramethyl) piperidinyl sebacate and the antioxidant is selected from the group consisting of tris (2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphite, tetrakis methylene (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate) methane, octadecyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, and 2,2'-ethylidene bis(4,6-di-t-butylphenyl) fluorophosponite. The composition is applied to a solar cell then cured. The cured product contains a minimal concentration of curing-generated chromophores and resists UV-induced degradation.
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Some 250 peaks higher than three thousand meters promise a superb Ötztal Summer Holiday for walkers, hikers, alpinists, mountain bikers, explorers of all ages, outdoor aficionados and gourmet fans. Vertical challenges" await daredevils in Ötztal's 19 rock climbing areas featuring more than 700 routes, on varied via ferrata tours and in the white waters of Ötztaler Ache brook, one of central Europe's most frequented river sections. Adventurous Ötztal also has its silent and relaxing side. Soothing warmth and healing waters are the unparalleled slogan of the AQUA DOME Spa Center - Tirol Therme in Längenfeld.


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IDYLLIC SETTING: The costal road winds effortlessly south of Gaios, the beautiful capital of Paxos, with glimpses of tantalizing bays catching the eye, leading to Moggonissi at the tip of the island. Set above one of these pretty coves spaciously located in 2.000 m2 of landscaped property, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings, lies "Petres" villa the name meaning "stones" in Greek with its sister property only two minutes walk from the beach. The Greek owner has chosen what must be one of the most outstanding positions, to complete this new property.


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The only son flew out of the coop almost 3 years ago. But as young people do these days - they want to travel and this kid is no exception. Having worked for around 5 years, he has set his mind on doing a Canadian-US road trip for 3 months. He has saved and planned for it - which included giving up his one-room apartment and leaving his things between a storage place and "mom-dad's" home.
Thus, mom blogger got busy right after the Toronto Film Festival (where I volunteered for five 6 hour shifts, watched movies and went to work once in a while). By busy, that meant helping in the pack-up, cleaning and other preparatory activities.
A mom's job is never done - and I am not saying that as a complaint. I am happy I am still needed. My sometimes "good" advise is still sought and my presence is still welcome.
Sharing here the kiddo's blog while he is on his adventure. A road trip.


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From Thanksgiving until Christmas week, we are going to be inundated with the Big Ones. Studios, which suspect--and perhaps not without foundation--that motion-picture academy voters' memories barely stretch back to Labor Day, invariably beef up the year-end with flossy star entries they hope will find their way onto nominating ballots in January.
So soon we'll have "Wall Street," "Empire of the Sun," "Broadcast News," "Moonstruck," "The Dead," "September," "Housekeeping," "Good Morning Vietnam," "Ironweed," "Batteries Not Included" and "Throw Mama From the Train." One glance at the current covers of Life and Newsweek, featuring "Ironweed's" Meryl Streep and "Moonstruck's" Cher, should give you an idea of the long-range planning that has gone into the timing of these releases.
It's hardly a new situation. But this time, the year-end rush is going to intensify one problem that's been growing all year, and fairly snowballing since September: the trick of seeing a good performance while it's still around to be seen.
You may not have noticed, but with the new multiplexes that are mushrooming everywhere, the handling of a small film, a foreign film or one that gets poorly nourished during its crucial first few days has become absolutely cutthroat.


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Redding Township Meeting Unapproved Minutes
January 15, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
: DaleMajewski, Carolyn Pruden, Dave Gruber, Marlene McGlashen
Board Members Present:
Treasurer Gruber, Supervisor Krchmar, Clerk McBurney, Trustee Ashbaugh, Absent – Trustee Mann
Dale Majewski County Commissioner District #1 spoke on the following topics:
Rick LaBoda was elected County Commissioner Chairman and Dale Majewski was elected Vice-Chairman.
Courthouse security training has begun for all employees. All departments will be trained in what to do during a variety of emergency situations like tornadoes, lockdown procedures, fire extinguisher training, self-preservation and protecting the public.
Clare County Prosecutor, Michelle Ambrozaitis, published a listing for every Township, City and Village stating the number of criminal cases for each one. The range of years was 2009 – 2013.
Michigan is considering a bill requiring front license plates on cars and trucks. This legislation is a safety issue because it will improve the effectiveness of traffic cameras. If you oppose this legislation, please contact your representatives in Lansing to oppose this bill. You can sign a petition at: http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/no-front-license-plates-1
to accept 12-15-2013 minutes made by Treasurer Gruber and supported by Trustee Ashbaugh. Board members in favor: Trustee Ashbaugh, Treasurer Gruber, Clerk McBurney. Motion carried.
Sheriff's Department
No one attended the meeting.
Treasurer's report was reviewed.
Sheriff Incident Report was presented.
Fire Department – None
Waste Management sent the recyclable schedule for 2014.
Committee Reports
Activities – None
Old Business:
Spartan Stores – Sales and Use Tax Certificate – completed.
Redding Township EMD Plan – Back burner issue to keep in mind.
Electrician Overview of Hall Lighting – Back burner project
New Business
1.) BOR – Training for three people on February 27, 2014 will be held in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The review in March 2014 is to review assessment cards, clerical errors and homestead exemptions. July and December reviews are for poverty and veteran exemptions. No review of assessment cards.
2.) BOR Dates – March 4, 2014 Organization Meeting – 5:00pm
March 10, 2014 (Monday) 9:00am – 3:00pm
March 11, 2014 (Tuesday) 3:00pm – 9:00pm
March 13, 2014 (Thursday) Final Review with assessor 9:30am
3.) A six month review of budget verses actual expenses was discussed and completed. No fiscal problems are evident at this timeframe.
4.) East and West exit doors were adjusted so they close properly. The front door needs fixing to close properly.
5.) W-2 tax forms were completed and distributed to employees. 1099 tax forms need to be printed out and mailed.
6.) Township tax forms were completed and filed with the government. (941 monthly, 941 quarterly and 944 yearly)
7.) Cemetery record software. Back burner project. Expensive and time consuming.
Public Comment
1.) Redding Township website will be changing in appearance. Presently, it's being tested.
2.) Dave Gruber will attend Clare County Road Commission to make a request for Cook road to be paved.
Approve Bills:
Checks (2289 – 2293 Voided)
2294 – 2306, 9998(taxes) in the amount of 4,946.09.
Motion made by Treasurer Gruber and second by Trustee Ashbaugh. Board members in favor: Trustee Ashbaugh, Treasurer Gruber and Clerk McBurney. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Treasurer Gruber and supported by Clerk McBurney at 8:28pm. Board members in favor: Trustee Ashbaugh, Treasurer Gruber and Clerk McBurney. Motion carried.
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Today, six Metro Mayors will be elected. In Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, and the West Midlands, they will be directly elected leaders of Combined Authorities – taking responsibility for a range of responsibilities, from transport to planning, housing to infrastructure, that have been held in Whitehall.
I have written for Policy Network on the potential that enhanced city region leadership holds for culture and creativity. Looking more closely at how these issues have featured in the elections:
- "Greater Manchester is home to some fantastic museums, galleries, theatres and live music venues," writes Andy Burnham in his manifesto. "But if we don't take steps to support culture across the City-Region then we are in danger of falling behind."
- "We will," declares Steve Rotheram in Liverpool, "support ground-breaking initiatives at our universities including the Sensor City project and work in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Robotics."
- Sue Jeffrey wants "world class digital infrastructure" for Tees Valley.
- Both the leading candidates in the West Midlands, Siôn Simon and Andy Street, participated at a hustings on the creative and cultural industries at the REP, Birmingham last week.
Many other issues have been covered in these mayoral elections – housing, planning, transport, inward investment, mental health, tourism, exports – to which the creative and cultural industries are relevant. These industries have the potential to help deliver many of the goals set by these new Mayors. We will be keeping a close eye in the coming months, blogging their developments.
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While on this road trip, my son (Matt) and I noticed something we hadn't really noticed before. In the small towns along the way, from Missouri to Washington, there had been a change. The nature of the change had to do with the effects of methamphetamine production. In every small town, (especially in Wyoming and Montana), we saw burned-out or vacant mobile homes and houses. They all had the same features: a couple of vehicles with weeds growing up through them (with nothing apparently wrong with them); a yard that had a post and a chain for the requisite Pit Bull or other scary dog to be tied to; and a basically raw and uncared-for look to the property and surroundings.
Eating at restaurants in small towns on our trip, you could tell who of the customers and/or workers were on meth. Worse yet, seeing drivers on meth was scary. Spokane and northern Idaho seemed to have more than their fair share of these distracted and f*cking crazy drivers.
Too bad the current Drug Czar, (Walters), is so into a war on pot. I think he's missing the forest for the "buds" with his focus on pot. Also, police departments hate to bust a meth house. There is nothing but high costs involved when they do so. There's the cost of the SWAT team and the cost of a HAZMAT cleanup, and there are no ASSETS to seize. Pot-people usually have assets and cash to seize, and there is no cleanup. Most of them can be arrested without SWAT being involved, also.
Small town America is dying anyway, but meth is hurrying the process. And guess what...it's already in the cities and suburbs. We gotta fight this shit!
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The world has changed since the introduction of technology. Technology has simplified doing work. Nobody in the early years knew that technology could have ever taken such a great step. It has changed at a high rate. Nobody would ever trust online shops. People couldn't believe to buy products from ghost people. One could not imagine paying some money to buy something online and get it delivered to them. However, the idea was incubated and developed. It made work easier in every field. Online shops thus began. The problem to the owner was how to create a trust with the customer who has never seen them. A honest shop owner had the guts to invest in this shop. Customers bought the clothes and it was efficient. They could order an item online and get it delivered to them. Trust was the greatest factor in the thriving of this business. Shop owners had to stay faithful if they wanted their business to survive. Continued use of online shops led to specialization. Business narrowed down to supply specific commodities from a certain industry. Boutiques were also converted to online shops. Online business is more efficient than other businesses. People can visit the shop anytime when they wish to. It reduces cost of transport and saves time. it has saved people the time wasted in movement. The boutique is not miles away like it used to be and can be accessed anywhere. It is within your fingertip only a few seconds away depending on the speed of your computer. You can check out your boutique anytime and shop the dress you want. The dress will be delivered to you before you leave your office. You will not have used any fare but it will be supplied to you at a little cost that ids included in your voucher. You did not even embarrass your boss.
Online shops are very convenient, reliable and easily accessible. To access the online boutique, you only need to get connected to the internet. The use of internet to buy a dress is good news for the ladies. It is very interesting to those who love dresses. You don't have to wait until you are free to know the latest fashions. Online shops will display new dresses to you. You will even know a dress that has been introduced in a fashion shop in Italy when you are in new jersey. Some shops will even have a product request page where one can order a dress that they do not have and get it brought to them within a short period of time. Some boutiques have their own clothe manufacturing companies or are linked to one. The dresses will have all the views also displayed. Some of them will let pay on delivery. They thus provide with all dresses in the same page.
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The cats are not happy.
Construction is taking place at home and the back deck, THEIR deck, has been removed. The porch is gone and so is all the star jasmine that used to provide them with fragrant hiding places and cool resting spots.
The railings on the deck also are gone and that means no more cat perches from which to launch attacks on the unsuspecting. That also means no more mile-high food stations. And those damp earthen hiding and sleeping spots under the deck are gone, too. Everything is different.
If you know anything about cats at all you know that if there's one thing they hate above all it's CHANGE. Of any kind. Ever.
In response to these rude environmental disruptions, Wolfie, the gray cat with yellow eyes, has disappeared. I think he'll come back, but he's letting me know how very unhappy he is. Tres miserable.
Shug, the elder statesman, is so upset that he's taken to his bed on the front porch: a box lined with newspapers and an old towel. He's spending all his time there in silent protest (when he's not eating 12 small meals a day in the kitchen).
Gizmo and Fred are aimless, restless. In a word, stressed. The front of the house sees a lot of traffic, relatively speaking. UC Davis students park there and pedestrian traffic can be heavy at times. The back yard was a sanctuary and now that has been destroyed, at least temporarily.
"Have faith," I tell them. "Peace will be restored. You will find new and better places for sunning yourselves when it's cool and cooling yourselves when it's hot. Your hiding/sleeping/command posts will be returned. Haven't I continued to feed you? You're not on short rations, are you?"
My attempts at reasoning with the cats are rebuffed. They mill around the kitchen looking up at me, wordless. Anxious. They don't cry. Their accusatory expressions say it all: You have changed the way things look around here and we don't like it AT ALL. Our food dishes aren't in the normal place. The water dish is gone. The recycle bins, which we prefer to nap in, are nowhere to be found. Exactly what is going on around here? Do we have to move out completely to get a little respect?
Only Georgie, the youngest, is unfazed. In fact, he is so well-adjusted I should have named him Strider. He is a poster cat for self-confidence and good mental health. He is the cat who never cries, who comes when he's called, who eats anything and everything, who sleeps at night, who plays during the day.
Nothing ruffles Georgie's even temperament although he was quite puzzled the first time he saw spring hail on the back deck. He pawed the icy white pellets cautiously and then went on about his rounds, unperturbed. When called for dinner, he rushes inside the house and takes his place at the feeding trough like he owns it. Why not? He does.
He is a little too busy in the normal course of his day to be overly affectionate with his owners. But at night he becomes as malleable as an infant, cuddling happily and purring loudly.
He thinks the disturbance and commotion in the back yard is fabulous: New places to play, new territory to mark, new things to be happy about.
I've observed the way in which each cat reacts to stress and I've determined that Georgie has the right attitude. You can run away, take to your bed, wander aimlessly or you can be like Georgie.
He's willing to share his philosophy of life, which is quite simple: Assume everyone loves you. Carry yourself with confidence. Always be ready to play. Sleep well at night. Don't be a finicky eater. When in doubt, wash. Live and let live, unless you're a rat. And when everyone around you is going crazy, remain calm. There are good times ahead.
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Vientiane Times, 15 May, 2013
Laos is seeking help from the Chinese government to conduct detailed surveys of its mineral wealth, aiming to use the information to help regulate the mining industry, according to a senior government official. Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines Mr Somboun Rasasombath said as quoted in the South China Morning Post this week that he would discuss the matter with Chinese Deputy Minister of Land and Resources, Mr Wang Min, at the China-Asean Mining Co-operation Forum in China.
"A lack of knowledge about our mineral wealth meant it was difficult for us to challenge our investors, even if we suspected some of them were lying about the amount of work they had done and the resources they had found," Mr Rasasombath said. "My advice to would-be investors is that they'd better conduct their own geological work before purchasing any projects."
The Lao government only has a rough idea of the locations of many mineral deposits, since it lacks the resources to conduct detailed prospecting and has to rely on preliminary geological surveys conducted many years ago by countries such as France, Russia, China and Britain. The government of Laos suspended approvals of new mine exploration licences in June last year until 2015 saying it needs to review the investment licences it has allocated to mining firms.
Mr Somboun said less than 5 percent of the 355 mining projects that have been granted mining licences in Laos have met their contractual exploration commitments to the government. Many of the companies are trading and investment firms, which are sitting on their exploration licences waiting for their projects to be bought out by others at a premium.
"Most of these firms have done a poor job in delivering their promises, while some have caused environmental damage and affected the livelihood of our communities," Mr Somboun said.
Some firms have managed to extend the validity of their exploration licences to more than 10 years, although they are supposedly not extendable after six years, as Vientiane has taken an accommodative attitude in the past to encourage more investments. The existence of a large number of unexploded cluster bombs in Laos, dropped during the Indochina war, means investors have to spend money to clear them before mining.
"Our government has approved too many projects in the past, which our regulatory resources cannot cope with," Mr Somboun said. "We also need to improve laws related to mining and better train our staff to thoroughly review all 355 projects on their progress."
Laos has ample resources of gold, copper, iron ore, potash, lead, zinc and sapphires. Vice President Mr Hao Chuanfu of the state-owned China Minmetals Non-ferrous Metals, the parent of the Hong Kong-listed MMG, said MMG had no new exploration projects in Laos but would seek to expand on its Sepon copper mine. The mine's output grew 7.1 percent last year to 85,150 tonnes. With sales of US$806 million and operating profit of US$491 million last year, it contributed 9 percent of Laos' gross domestic product and 20 percent of the government's revenue.


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Hello beautiful people! Let's get back the to the chart of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi). The last time I posted on this was last month (kindly see it here) and back then, the ascending channel was still intact (indicated by the yellow parallel lines). Two weeks ago however, the index cleared out the ascending channel's resistance and surged higher. Then, in just six trading days, it moved past above the 3667.74, 3770.18 and the 3896.74 resistances. I actually just noticed now the PSEi has already doubled its value in less than two years after coming from the bear market. Also, a few minutes ago, the US reported a decline in unemployment claims, from 472k previously to 451k now which brings the US market sentiments towards the positive side. This could be good for the global economy including the Philippine Stock Exchange as the US economy is still a benchmark for the global market.
Technically speaking, what is ahead of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index? Like I mentioned earlier, the PSEi has breached the 3,896.74 resistance (this would still be the all-time high if not for today's bullish session) and could head higher as there are no more resistances left. However, there could still be some selling pressure at the 4,000.00 psychological level which I personally consider a resistance. If that gets taken out, the PSEi could just shoot all the way up again until it finds some resistance around 4,100. In my opinion, the break above the 3,896.74 resistance isn't convincing as there is no significant surge in the volume. The index could slightly decline before it heads back on track but who knows right. There are many cases on breakouts without much volume but still went all the way up. Aside from that, the volume is just a secondary indicator next to the price action (price is still king). Anyway, on the pessimist's point of view, if the index suddenly drops, the former resistances could act as supports. If not, the 18-month uptrend could be the strongest support among them all and like I always mention, as long as the uptrend remains intact, the northbound direction of this index will most likely continue. Enjoy the long weekend guys, let's see what happens on Monday. Cheers!


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Good standard of compliance with statutory obligations, industry codes of practice, and minor contraventions of food hygiene regulations. Some minor non-compliance with statutory obligations and industry codes of recommended practice.
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Reasonable record of compliance. Technical advice available in-house or access to, and use of, technical advice from trade associations and/or from guides to good practice. Has satisfactory documented procedures. Able to demonstrate effective control of hazards. Has satisfactory documented food safety management system. Audit by Food Authority confirms general compliance with procedures. Good track record.
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Never been to one of those before....
Fuck off. Did all the hard word then fucking blew it.
Antonio Conte's hair is pathetic. Especially with him being Italian and all. Should really be doing something about that.
I've been impressed with Davies today (other than him taking that shot too early). He has done well by dropping back and showing for the ball like Rooney has this season. Has given our deeper lying players passing options.
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