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The Master of Christian Leadership (MCL) degree is a program of study designed to prepare students for competent leadership in congregations, where the calling is not to senior ordained pastoral leadership, or for other leadership positions outside the local church. It is ideal for persons pursuing education for specialized ministry (such as youth ministry or church planting) or for those who wish to complement their current career path with theological education by exploring the interaction between their faith and career. It is designed to be completed in 3-4 years part-time or 2-3 years full-time.
|Ministry & Leadership Formation Studies
|Spiritual Formation (2 hours)
|Global Perspectives in Ministry and Mission (2 hours)
|Biblical Models of Leadership (2 hours)
|Modern Theories of Leadership (2 hours)
|Leadership Seminar (2 hours)
|Biblical Studies
|Old Testament Interpretation (4 hours)
|New Testament Interpretation (4 hours)
|Theological & Philosophical Studies
|Introduction to Theological Studies (2 hours)
|Philosophy for Theology (2 hours)
|Introduction to Christian Ethics (2 hours)
|Historical & Cultural Studies
|Global Church History (2 hours)
|Postmodern Theology & the Church (2 hours)
|Focused Leadership Studies
|Leadership Electives (6 hours)
|Leadership Experience/Internship
|Leadership Practicum (2 hours)
36 Total Credit Hours
An essential aspect of fulfilling Leland's mission to "equip transformational leaders for the global ministry of Jesus Christ" is nurturing spiritual growth in students. Leland seeks to provide a structure and atmosphere that helps students to have the support and accountability necessary for both individual and corporate spiritual growth. Like anything, building community that encourages this kind of growth takes time and intentionality. To this end, Leland has set in place specific requirements for our students.
Spiritual Formation Class – MCL students are required to take the Spiritual Formation class during their first semester at Leland. Besides acquainting students with basic aspects of the history and practice of Christian spiritual formation, this class will provide a model for practicing spiritual disciplines within the context of a covenanted small group.
Covenant Groups – Every subsequent semester, MCL students are required to continue participating in a covenant group comprised of 4-7 other graduate students, which will meet seven times during the semester. The group typically reads a spiritual classic together and encourages one another in their spiritual practices.
Community Life Events – MCL students are also asked to contribute to and benefit from the broader Leland community by participating in at least two required community life events each semester (or four per year). These events include the all-school gatherings that inaugurate each semester, Advent and Lent worship services, Theological Society meetings, and the Graduation ceremony.
The John Leland Center for Theological Studies is committed to providing equal opportunity for all student applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. The decision for admission rests with the Admissions Committee. Admission into the Master of Theological Studies program is based on the following considerations:Attested commitment to the Christian faith manifested by a commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, membership and participation in a church and recommendation from Christian leaders.
See Our Admissions Process for a more detailed description of the application process.
Credit Hours: 36
Vocational Focus: Leadership in church staff, parachurch or non-profit organizations, business and public service contexts.
Curricular Focus: Leadership and organizational studies in the context of solid biblical and theological understanding.


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Hi there,
I'm trying to plan a trip for July in the southern hemisphere, most likely going to Australia for logistical reasons. After looking around, I am unsure whether I can expect to find any wind in Oz in the winter, may be around PErth or somewhere on the west coast?
If someone has other good advice for spots in that general area of the world at that time, I would also be grateful...

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Los Angeles Harbor College already has eliminated the No.1 team from the state playoffs, but the Seahawks still have some difficult times ahead in the community college state basketball tournament.
The Seahawks upset No. 1 Cerritos, 74-67, in the second round, but will face the state's No. 2 team at 9 tonight in the first round of the championship finals.
L.A. Harbor (21-11) meets City College of San Francisco (29-2) at Cerritos College in one of four games tonight.
The Seahawks are led by 6-foot 7-inch center Kelvin Tyes, who averages 20.4 points and 10.2 rebounds a game.
Golden Gate Conference champion San Francisco is led by sophomore center Dean Garrett, (San Clemente High School) who is averaging 19.3 points and 10 rebounds a game. Teammate Edward Allen is averaging 18.9 points a game. The Rams have been in the state finals 11 times, but they have not won the title since 1962.
The tournament is made up of four teams each from the northern and southern divisions. The teams qualified for the final eight in regional competition over the last two weeks. The first-round winners advance to the semifinals on Friday, starting at 6:30 p.m. The final is scheduled for Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
In other first-round action, Pasadena (23-10) plays in the 3 p.m. game against Sacramento (23-7); in the 5 p.m. game, Contra Costa (28-6) meets Santa Barbara (20-10) and Los Angeles Southwest (28-4) plays Skyline (24-6) at 7.


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Dyrid Darai
RACE: Duros
Scoundrel: 7 CLASS LVL: 7
Speed:6 BaseAtk:+1 ForcePts:6 DestinyPts:1
Fort: 9
Ref: 17
Will: 12
Dyrid grew up in one of the orbital space cities of Duro. He grew up in an impoverished home and neighborhood. By the time he was a young teenager, he had already been involved in petty crimes, such as minor burglary and pickpocketing. As time went on, and each crime he committed yielded more and more rewards for him, greed settled in and his crimes became greater. His speed is a result of evading law enforcement so frequently, though he doesn't mind going into combat if the odds are favorable.
Nearing the age of a young adult, Dyrid Darai began a small smuggling operation with a partner. They used some of the money they had earned throughout the years to obtain ships, and eventually began buying and selling illegal goods, such as armor and weapons, throughout several systems. While their operation never became too great, it was definitely profitable at the time, and it had started to grow. Dyrid personally flew one of the operation's cargo ships, earning him some commendable skill in flying. His travels while working in this operation have also given him experience with general galactic lore.
As the operation grew, the smuggling operation's members became increasingly more violent in their methods to obtain illegal goods. Rather than just purchasing them at discount rates and selling where demand was high, Dyrid had insisted that they cut down on costs by seizing transports, allowing them to acquire the goods virtually free of cost. Always wanting to personally get involved in everything, Dyrid always fought in the attacks, rather than solely ordering his associates around. From this, he picked up some fair pistol skills.
It was not long afterward that a problem had come up in the organization's operations. Dyrid and his partner began to argue their methods, and after a much heated dispute, his partner had broken off and formed a rival gang. The two gangs eventually went to war with each other and an extremely violent battle between the two ensued. While Dyrid managed to successfully kill off his partner in combat, the rest of his associates had been defeated, and his operation was taken over.
The rival gang's second-in-command had plans to deal with Dyrid. Death was considered too good for the leader of a much-hated enemy. He was beaten, exhausted, and then tied down in a ship. The gang members plotted the ship's course for a pirate camp on the planet of Gamorr, where he was to be sold as a slave. The Viron Cartel, in control of that pirate camp, would decide to use him to fight in their arena.
Dyrid feels that, if his combat skills had been greater, he would have been able to defeat the enemy gang. It is because of this that he plans on becoming a skillful gunslinger, and he plans to get his revenge on the gang that betrayed him.


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By Dean McCarthy
As a mortgage broker, I find that people who are in debt, and those who are looking to purchase a home after being in debt, often have misconceptions and myths about how mortgages work, and these can cost a lot of money and aggravation to those looking to purchase a home. Don't let these myths deter you from getting your dream home, and having the knowledge of how they work will put you in a much better position to get it.
Myth #1: Prequalification means you have a guaranteed loan
It's always advised to get prequalified before looking for a home. This helps you and your realtor know the ballpark figure you're working with for a home to purchase. The prequalification process, of course, requires your income and credit to be evaluated. However, lenders don't dive deep into all assets and debts. So no financial lender can guarantee you this loan amount.
What I find confuses people is that prequalification and preapproval aren't the same thing, although many people think they are. If you get a preapproval, your lender goes through all your finances with a fine-toothed comb. This amount is just as good as guaranteed. However, your credit and finances could be reevaluated at any point before they close on your mortgage, so you do have to continue to keep your credit and finances in good order.
Myth #2: You need to have 20% down before you can purchase a home
To be honest, you want to have a decent sized down payment available when you purchase a home. The myth that you need to put down 20% before you can purchase a home was for the purchaser's benefit. That's because for many loans, putting down anything less than 20% would increase your interest rate and require a Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) to be automatically added to your mortgage loan, costing you thousands to tens of thousands more over the life of the loan. However, now with more people qualified for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan, you can qualify for a mortgage loan with just 3.5% down. While I believe you should still shoot for that 20%, it's important to know there are other options if you come across your dream house before you have that 20% saved up.
Myth #3: The FHA is the mortgage lender
Another misconception I come across is that the Federal Housing Administration is an actual mortgage lender. This is not true. They are a government agency under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. What they do is offer mortgage insurance stating they will back up a loan that a financial institution makes. So any losses such as a foreclosure or short sale of a property funded by an FHA loan would be reimbursed by the FHA to the lender.
Myth #4: You need a high credit score to be eligible for FHA loans
Here, again, I think everyone should get their credit score as high as possible when considering a purchase of a home. While most mortgage loans do require good credit, this isn't true in regard to FHA loans. Credit scores are not a factor when it comes to being approved for an FHA loan. These loans initially started as a way for those with no or low credit and low income to be approved for loans to live the dream of home ownership. Lenders must go through the applicant's entire credit history on file and not just pay attention to a few late payments. These loans are even available for those with prior short sales, foreclosures, or a bankruptcy. Let me be clear, not everyone with poor credit will be approved, but if you have been taking steps to improve your credit, your chances are greater for approval than with a conventional mortgage loan.
As a broker, having the correct information is important to making a good decision which fits your circumstances. You want to be in the best financial and credit position possible when applying for a home loan, but you also don't want to lose out on a great opportunity because you think something can't be done when it can.


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hilarious as this post was, the idea that every Senator ought to be carried out of their seat in a pine box is a little crazy. While there are specific Senators—Ted Kennedy comes to mind—that have made the country better by staying in the world's most dysfunctional body for decade after decade, the general culture wherein elected officials hold office for as long as physically possible isn't particularly good for America. The near-doubling of tenure on the Supreme Court has been well noted, but the trend is the same in both the House and the Senate. Advances in medicine, relatively easier travel, and increased reliance on staff all make it easier for members to function well past their prime. Politics already tends to trail public opinion, and the increase in Congressional longevity is leaving our elected bodies whiter, older, more male, and more conservative than they would otherwise be.
Byron Dorgan's 67 years old. In a number of professions, he would be retiring late. But in the sick world of Washington, he's supposed to hold his seat until the day he dies. I may not like John Hoeven's politics, but surely reducing the average age of the Senate by 0.15 years is a step i nthe right direction.


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The Impossible Project has long since proven its name a misnomer – their efforts at bringing back instant photography and the Polaroid cameras that used to make it happen have borne fruit on a number of occasions. And now, they're bringing back Barbie.
The Barbie Edition Polaroid 600 Camera has been remastered and made ready for the public eye once again. Part of that is finding old units and getting them into tip-top shape, with the other part being the development of new film that can be used with Polaroid cameras. Two packs of that new film, PX 680 Color Protection film, are included along with your purchase of the Polaroid 600 Barbie Camera Kit.
The camera itself still has the frog tongue, flash, and Barbie stylings of the original run of Barbie 600 cameras. You can purchase the new-and-improved Polaroid 600 Barbie Camera Kit from the Impossible Project for $155.


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We will meet guests in Stratford at approximately 1.30 pm where we will fit you up with bikes and get you ready to cycle through the stunning Cotswolds. We can tour Stratford (if you have not already done so) or head straight out into the North Cotswolds, through Chipping Campden and the amazing American inspired Hidcote Gardens. The hotel for the night is at the Manor in Moreton in Marsh after a ride of about 20 miles (which can be extended or reduced depending on preference).
Mileage: 10-20 miles
Cycle out into the stunning Cotswolds, visiting the beautiful Broadway Tower and Snowshill as well as stunning Cotswold villages including the Slaughters and Bourton on the Water. The day ends at the beautiful market town of Moreton in Marsh. The total mileage for the day is 33 miles although we can shorten the day should you want a few less miles.
Mileage: 20-33 miles
The World Heritage site is arguably England's greatest Palace. The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim has an illustrious history, stunning architecture and beautiful gardens, landscaped by Capability Brown. Our route travels through the picturesque Cotswolds right into the Palace with routes from around 20 miles through to over 30. The tour ends either at Blenheim or after a few additional miles in the afternoon where we will help you to organise your ongoing travel arrangements.
Mileage: 20-40 miles
Guests stay in the best 4* hotels in the Cotswolds region, with unbeatable settings, wonderful accommodation and stunning food – just see Trip Advisor for The Manor House Hotel. Further options are available for those who want to stay in a country cottage location or in a selection of hand-picked bed and breakfasts or pubs.
Our self-guided tours are designed to be as flexible as possible, with daily options on the length of ride you would like.
The roads are generally very quiet and our drivers really respectful. All guests will be given a full safety briefing, GPS / Garmin, written instructions and a detailed map and guests choose which method of route planning they require. Panniers are also available.
Should there be a major equipment issue we are on hand (normally within the hour) to get you back on the road as soon as possible.
With a fleet of bikes from Giant and flat bar, drop bar, road, hybrid and e-bike options all bike types are catered for. Helmets as standard, just bring your shoes and pedals if you have them and away you go.
All luggage is transferred between hotels.


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Mission Statement
The Hopewell Harvest Fair is a wonderful event, bringing together residents, businesses, and community organizations for a day of old fashioned fun and entertainment.
The impact of the fair lasts all year long as the money raised from the fair is donated to local groups who provide important services to our community. Since 1987 the fair has donated over $150,000 to more than 50 non-profits.
Every Fall thousands of community members attend teh Hopewell Harvest Fair. Held on the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School in the heart of Hopewell Borough, the Fair is a day of full of old fashioned fun and entertainment.
While only one day, preparing for Fair takes a dedicated team of volunteers working all year to prepare.
The impact of the Fiar lasts all year, as proceeds raised at the Fair are donated to local groups through a competitive grant process. Since the Fair's begining, over $150,000 has been donated to community organizations.
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Traveling Luck for Vatnafjallgarður (IC32), Iceland
The timezone in Vatnafjallgardur is Atlantic/Reykjavik
Morning Sunrise at 10:45 and Evening Sunset at 15:56. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 66.1000°, Longitude. -17.1333°
Morning Sunrise at 10:45 and Evening Sunset at 15:56. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 66.1000°, Longitude. -17.1333°
Weather near Vatnafjallgarður Last report from Akureyri, 67.7km awayTemperature: -2°C / 28°F
Wind: 13.8km/h South/Southeast
Cloud: Few at 4000ft
Satellite map of Vatnafjallgarður and it's surroudings...
Geographic features & Photographs around Vatnafjallgarður in (IC32), Iceland
farm a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture.
- Syðri-Tunga (5.5km)
- Kvíslarhóll (6.3km)
- Tungugerði (6.3km)
- Hringver (6.6km)
- Ytri-Tunga (6.7km)
- Auðbjargarstaðir (7.8km)
- Eyvík (7.8km)
- Ísólfsstaðir (8.5km)
- Ketilsstaðir (8.7km)
- Fjöll (8.8km)
- Héðinshöfði (8.8km)
- Mýrarkot (9km)
- Hóll (9.5km)
- Sandholt (9.6km)
- Breiðavík (9.8km)
- Bangastaðir (9.9km)
- Lón (10.2km)
mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- Selfjall (2.5km)
- Sauðafell (5.5km)
- Búrfell (5.8km)
- Þríklakkur (7km)
- Gyðuhnúkur (8.3km)
- Krubbsfjall (9km)
- Húsavíkurfjall (9.7km)
hill a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m.
- Sólheimafjall (3.9km)
- Stofufjall (6.6km)
- Nafarfjall (8km)
- Stallfjall (8.1km)
mountains a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges.
- Vatnafjallgarður (0km)
- Grasafjöll (4.2km)
- Utfjöll (5.1km)
- Framfjöll (9.5km)
Accommodation around Vatnafjallgarður
Fosshotel Husavik Ketilsbraut 22, Husavik
peak a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature.
- Tungunúpur (2.1km)
- Hágrjót (3.9km)
- Barnahnjúkur (5.5km)
- Mánárnúpur (6km)
rock a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass.
- Litli-Stakkur (9.7km)
- Stóri-Stakkur (9.7km)
heath an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather.
- Tunguheiði (2.5km)
- Fjallaheiði (10.2km)
stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Þverá (6.1km)
- Kaldakvísl (7km)
inlet a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water.
- Lónsós (9.6km)
rocks conspicuous, isolated rocky masses.
- Rif (9.9km)
lakes large inland bodies of standing water.
- Mánárvötn (1.6km)
peninsula an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water.
- Tjörnes (5.8km)
cleft(s) a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff.
- Hringvershvilft (6.6km)
lagoon a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature.
- Lón (9.4km)
bog(s) a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants.
- Víðáttur (6.7km)
slope(s) a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle.
- Háskálafjall (9.1km)
populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Hallbjarnarstaðir (8km)
ridge(s) a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest.
- Biskupsás (4.4km)
administrative division an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level.
- Tjörneshreppur (3.7km)
cliff(s) a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area.
- Hringsbjarg (9.4km)
cove(s) a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay.
- Fjallahöfn (9.4km)
abandoned farm old agricultural buildings and farm land.
- Vallagerði (8.8km)
point a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape.
- Gerðibrekkuhaus (9.7km)
bay a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
- Barmur (8.1km)
grazing area an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing.
- Flæðar (10.2km)
Wikipedia entries close to Vatnafjallgarður
- Norðurþing city m city
- Skjálfandi waterbody waterbody
- Ásbyrgi valley landmark
- Flatey (Skjálfandi) isle isle
- Þingeyjarsveit city n city
- Krafla mountain i mountain
- Dettifoss waterfall
- Goðafoss waterfall waterbody
- Grýtubakki city n city
- Skútustaðir city n city
- Eyjafjörður waterbody waterbody
- Mývatn lake waterbody
- Hverfjall volcano landmark
- Dimmuborgir landmark landmark
- Svalbarðsströnd city n city
- Arnarnes city n city
Airports close to VatnafjallgarðurHusavik(HZK), Husavik, Iceland (22km)
Kopasker(OPA), Kopasker, Iceland (40km)
Akureyri(AEY), Akureyri, Iceland (67.7km)
Siglufjordhur(SIJ), Siglufjordur, Iceland (83.8km)
Egilsstadir(EGS), Egilsstadir, Iceland (161.3km)


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Balaji Sampath did his B. Tech from IIT-Madras (All India Rank 4 in IITJEE 1990), and PhD. from University of Maryland, USA. He returned to India in 1997 to start AID INDIA and Eureka Books, non-profit initiatives that have educated over a million children in villages. Balaji's Physics class focuses on conceptual clarity, practical experiments and innovative problem-solving techniques. His classes have helped hundreds of students get into IITs, NITs and BITS. For innovation and contribution to education, he was awarded the Ashoka Fellowship, the Lemelson Inventor Certificate, and the IIT Madras Distinguished Alumnus Award.
K. S. Balaji graduated from IIT Kanpur and got his PhD. in Physics from the University of California. He taught at the University of California for 8 years before returning to India to do research and teach Physics. In his 30 years of Physics teaching experience, he has trained thousands of students for IIT and other competitive exams. His IIT JEE Physics classes help students gain fresh perspective and understand concepts clearly.
D. P. Sankaran has more than 40 years of teaching experience in Chemistry. He was the former Dean and HOD, Dept of Chemistry, Loyola College. His IIT JEE Chemistry classes are highly sought after. He is a well-known resource person for several Chemistry teachers and serves as visiting faculty at many prestigious institutions across the country.
S. Santhanam formerly served as Vice-Principal & Professor of Chemistry in Loyola College, Chennai. He has more than 30 years of experience in training students for IIT JEE and Medical Entrance exams. In his classes, he inspires students to apply concepts to problem solving. Two of his students secured the All India Rank 1 in IIT JEE.
Sadagopan Rajesh, a well-known Mathematics Educator, has been helping students excel in Math Olympiad Exams and IIT entrance exams for the past 22 years. He encourages students to discover their own path to solutions. He is the director of Aryabhatta Institute of Mathematical Sciences and an active member of Association of Mathematics Teachers of India (AMTI).
A. Ravishankar got his M.S and PhD. from CMU and earned 3 patents in the US. He was a faculty at IIT Madras before devo ng his me to school education. He has been training students for IIT JEE & Olympiad exams for the past 10 years. He is the director of Prodijee Education Academy. His innovative Maths classes at AhaGuru have been a big hit with students.
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"The Eye Vitamin"
– Vitamin A is essential for keen
eyesight, especially night vision.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Comes
in 2 forms: Retinol and Beta-carotene:
• Retinol is pre-formed
(ready made) vitamin A. Found in animal
foods. Toxic in high doses.
• Beta-carotene (pro-vitamin
A) is found in many fruits and vegetables.
No significant toxicity has been observed.
When we consume beta-carotene, and enzyme
in our stomach converts it into vitamin
Vitamin A plays an important role in
several key processes in the body, but
the most important role is in vision.
Vitamin A is a constituent of retinal.
When combined with a protein called opsin
in the eye retina, forms Rhodopsin. Rhodopsin
is very important for night vision. A
deficiency in Vitamin A can cause night
Vitamin A is also important in maintaining
a healthy cornea (the surface of the eye).
Vitamin A deficiency leads to xerophthalmia
(a drying of the eye surface). This can
lead to cloudiness of the eye, followed
by ulcer formation.
Another important benefit of Vitamin
A is in the prevention of premature aging
of the skin. Sometimes known as the "skin
vitamin". In Europe, many skin creams
are made from beta-carotene and vitamin
• Anti-oxidant properties.
• Anti-cancer.
• Fights skins disorders and prevents
(and reverses) ageing of the skin.
• Treats acne.
• Improves vision and prevents night
• Boosts immunity.
• Promotes healthy strong bones,
hair, teeth & gums.
• Speeds wound healing.
Deficiency symptoms
• Night blindness.
• Persistent headaches.
• Acne.
• Reduced resistance to infections
(particularly respiratory related).
• Mouth ulcers.
• Dry scaly skin, skin problems.
• Dry/brittle hair, dandruff.
• Kidney stones.
• Fatigue.
• Loss of energy and vigour.
Food sources
• Retinol: Fish liver oil, meats
and animal products. Eggs. Butter. Cheese.
• Beta-carotene: Bright coloured
fruits and vegetables – Carrots
(one average-sized carrot provides 5,000
IUs of beta-carotene), sweet potatoes,
broccoli, spinach, turnip greens, kale,
cantaloupe, winter squash, mustard greens,
beet greens, papayas,
apricots, water-melons, tomatoes and lettuce.
The bio-availability of Vitamin A and
other fat-soluble vitamins is improved
with the consumption of fat or oil as
well as protein in the same meal. Together
with vitamin
C & vitamin
E in the same meal also helps
to 'protect' vitamin A and
enhance its bio-availability. However,
vitamin E in high doses (more than 600
IUs) has been shown to interfere with
beta-carotene absorption.
Nutrient Destroyers
Caffeine. Alcohol. Excessive iron.
Vitamin D
More info >> Nutrient
U.S. RDA: 3,000 IUs.
EU RDA: 800 mcg (2,700
Retinol – DO NOT exceed 15,000 IU
Beta carotene – Up to 25,000 IU
is ok.
When to take
Vitamin A (including vitamin
D and vitamin
E) are fat soluble vitamins. Best
taken regularly with food, because they
require some oil to or fat to improve
their bio-availability, thus improving
their absorption and utilization.
There is a general belief that the recommended
daily allowances (RDA) is inadequate,
and people with special needs (especially
following illness) should have more (up
to a max of 20,000 IUs for Beta-carotene.
Some quarters also recommend up to 15,000
IUs for Retinol, but I strongly recommend
against taking any more than the RDA of
3,000 IUs for pre-formed vitamin A (Retinol).
Taking Beta-carotene is more advisable,
as it is non-toxic. Our bodies will then
convert beta-carotene into retinol when
An assistant professor of medicine at
Harvard University Medical School, Dr.
Diane Feskanich, also explained that high
levels of vitamin A (in the form of retinol)
may cause bones to breakdown faster than
they can rebuild.
Vitamin A as retinol should be consumed
as little as possible. It is always better
to take beta-carotene.
Toxic levels can cause hair loss, bone
ache, nausea, persistent headaches, vomiting,
diarrhoea, skin problems, blurred vision,
skin lesions/rashes, irregular periods,
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A carnal near a filing station in Ajangbadi area of Ojo Lagos became a tourist hot spot on Fridayafter the discovery of fresh corpses of newly born twins.
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- If dogs could talk, perhaps we would find it as hard to get along with them as we do with people.
- Let no one think that real gardening is a bucolic and meditative occupation. It is an insatiable passion, like everything else to which a man gives his heart.
- Man will never be enslaved by machinery if the man tending the machine be paid enough.
- Wherever on this planet ideals of personal freedom and dignity apply, there you will find the cultural inheritance of England.


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And my Sparkle wall hanging found a temporary home in the spare/junk room-turned-play room.
We worked non-stop for over a week taking 3 loads of things to Goodwill and 3 loads of boxed up stuff for storage at my dad's place. The photographer came yesterday to take pictures of the house for the listing so we have a few days break before the showings start (hopefully!). It's exhausting to get your house looking like perfection!
At one point I was able to take a few minutes to pull fabric for my next quilt which is a commission due the first of August. YIKES! I've got my work cut out for me.


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The Ukulele has fast risen to fame due to its simplistic design that makes it a perfect instrument for introduction to other more complex instruments like the acoustic guitar or Cello. People of all age groups are increasingly becoming curious to learn how to play the Ukulele, mainly because it's easy to learn and produces melodious sounds.
What Every Beginner Should Know Before Buying a Ukulele
Finding the best ukulele for beginners can be an uphill task because there are so many brands in the market. However, it's important that to avoid frustration in learning, and to learn faster, you only choose the most rated ukuleles from ukulelebuzz.com. Ukuleles come in varying designs, shapes and sizes. The basic design of Ukulele is 4 nylon strings. However, there are 3 common shapes; figure 8 (guitar), Boat paddle, and Pineapple shape which are the least famous. All the shapes feature 4 different sizes; Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Concert.
- The Soprano Ukulele
This is the smallest type. It features small frets and produces the melodious Ukulele sound. This Ukulele makes for the best Ukulele for beginners as it is easy to hold and play, and will motivate you to keep on practicing.
- The Concert Ukulele
This Ukulele features a longer fret board that makes it easy to form chords with. Unlike the soprano ukulele with a high pitch sound, this one produces a deeper mid-range tone and is louder. The concert ukulele size is also perfect for any beginner.
- Tenor Ukuleles
This Ukulele is structurally bigger than the previous ones, produces even deeper sound and is louder. It doesn't have the basic requirement for the best ukulele for beginners, and new trends show mostly intermediates buying this type.
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This Ukulele is the scarcest of all the four. It is not an ideal Ukulele for you as a beginner because fewer people have it, and therefore finding someone to help you while you are learning might be challenging.
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Like with other instruments, investing in a Ukulele is a huge move that calls for serious thought. The best Ukuleles for beginners range from very cheap, to bank breaking prices. Whichever you choose, it should be worth the price.
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Judging from the endless reviews on the Kala Ukuleles, this one is definitely the worth your consideration. It features a mahogany neck and body and is generally a beauty to look at. What makes the Kala Ka-15S one of the best ukulele for beginners are the powerful melodious sounds it produces, that are enough to entertain your visitors. The bridge and rosewood fingerboard increase its durability, and its ease when tuning make it worth every cent.
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The Kohala brand is a pioneer in this industry, and one of the most sort-after by beginners'. It's designed with a handcrafted quality Eastern mahogany material, and a rosewood fingerboard that result in a high tone quality. The tone from this Ukulele is always even due to its geared tuning machine. You will definitely fall in love with the rich sounds from this Ukulele, and will easily learn it as it comes with an instructions manual.
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Recognizing the significance of urban basic services as a foundation for the overall social and economic development, the UN General Assembly by resolution 68/239 designated 31 October as World Cities Day.
Planned urbanization maximizes the capacity of cities to generate employment and wealth, and to foster diversity and social cohesion between different classes, cultures, ethnicities and religions. Cities designed to live together create opportunities, enable connection and interaction, and facilitate sustainable use of shared resources.


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After many a guest's hint, I have finally yielded and introduced Wi-Fi to Valletta G-House. So now, those of you that could not possibly do without internet communication, can also choose to be guests here without having a fit. Hurrah!
I must admit to feeling slightly zesty myself as I sit with a cup of coffee in the kitchen of VGH whilst being able to update the blog. The first guests to experience this will also start the New Year here. It augers well for 2009.


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I really didn't want to get involved in the debate going on over at Matt Welsh's blog, but I would like to offer a slightly different perspective.
The debate on Matt's blog is a classic one in CS undergraduate education. That question is: how much should we teach "real world" skills? And usually the answer I've heard is, "This is Computer Science, not a vocational program.", or, "This is Computer Science, not Engineering." etc.
Having spent a long time in industry, I can tell you the single most important thing a industrial Computer Scientist needs to know is: What the hell is this and how do I fix it.
That's it.
Now, how do you get to that? How do you feel comfortable diving into deep hardware and software problems? Tinkering. Practice. Persistence. Being comfortable with failure. Knowing how to ask questions, read manuals, and type complex, arcane search queries into google.
You need to understand and appreciate not just how computers work, but how other computer scientists think. To do this you need to understand geek culture to some extent - why we always take shortcuts across the grass, why we hate Windows, why we sometimes describe programs as beautiful.
This all takes time, patience, and practice. And an incredible amount of stubbornness and persistence. The challenge to us as Computer Science educators is how to best cultivate this sense of duty toward solving problems.
Now some might argue the beauty of mathematics is enough to slog through Discrete Math. The burning desire to know the soul of a machine is enough to endure hours a night hunched over a soldering iron followed by eight hours of doing it again.
I think for some students this is true. But for many students this is not enough to stay the course, as it were.
We need to teach Computing that has purpose and meaning. Students need to understand why all this stuff matters. The "eat your Theory vegetables because it teaches you how to think" argument doesn't really hold here, but nor does a vocational PHP course.
Undergraduate CS Education needs a story - with a beginning, a middle, and an end. Students need to learn not just how to make and stack the building blocks, but to see how they fit into the context of the play room.
Give students that, and they will eat their theory vegetables gladly. Retention rates will soar. Instead of saying, "So what?", underrepresented minorities will say, "So that's what!"


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Peer reviewer: a crucial and un-rewarded job
The peer review process is the cornerstone of scientific communication. The vast majority of scientific Journals employ peer reviewers to select and prioritize innovative articles and to increase the quality and readability of manuscripts accepted for publication.
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According to a recent survey conducted by Wiley, the main reasons driving scientists into peer-review is their willingness to actively participate in the research community for the advancement of science. Secondly, they are impelled to return the favor for reviews they have received for their own publication. However, relying only on a volunteer effort with a lack of any form of recognition has led to two major consequences.
Firstly, while established Journals with higher impact factor have their own pool of trusted reviewers, many other Journals struggle to find available scientists for peer review.
Secondly, since reviewers work for free, often they are not motivated to meet the expected deadlines, and the overall quality of their evaluation relies only on individual integrity and cannot be evaluated.
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Furthermore, subscribers on their profile will be able to keep track of the reviews performed for any Journal, and will be able to download a pdf file with the list of all approved reviews.
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Reviewers can also earn credits redeem these credits for tangible Each certified peer review earns 10 credits for the reviewer (20 if the Journal has an account at reviewercredits.com). Credits can also be earned by inviting colleagues to join reviewercredits.com.
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Slightly hungover and half a day late to a conference is never a good thing, not to mention I was soaked from the rainstorm that had decided to start right when I got on Hugo's bike. So I guess you can say I really wasn't feeling my best when I finally checked in at Hotel Casa 400 and clipped on my QSEU14 badge. My head was pounding and even the ambient light was hurting my eyes - damn what do they put in Dutch beer? :p
Eventually I started feeling better and sight of familiar faces put me back on track. I ran into Erik and Jakob from Cortium(Cortium.com) and we attended some office hours and sessions. Cortium makes an awesome little heart monitor that tracks your heart rate, respiration and position. It's portable, accurate, open source and takes advantage of off the shelf parts like standard electrodes. Being the curious person that I am, of course I offered to try it out for the conference, and besides, what better way to get insight than to wear the device and see how it really feels and get feedback. The device was surprisingly easy to put on and my data collected inside the device but also could be streamed via bluetooth to a smart phone/tablet. I spent the rest of the day with the device on and I must admit it really was surprisingly comfortable to wear.
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Scared to take Metformin HCI
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in February 2014. My Ac1 level was 8%. My doctor prescribed metformin 500mg twice a day. I'm terrified of the side effects of this medicine and have not began taking it. I already have problems with diareaha because I also have IBS. I'm afraid if I start taking metformin that it will make my stomach problems much worse. I am so terrified of feeling more sick! Any advice?
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Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement. I go to the doctor in April and plan to ask him if there are other meds that would not cause so many side effects. I have an anxiety disorder so I guess I do tend to worry more than some. I've ran out of test strips so I cannot check my sugar levels right now but have been trying to eat right and I have lost some weight.
I was afraid to take the Metformin and carried it around for a week before finally taking one.,I have had IBS and such since I was young and didn't want worse problems. I have had only mild stomach issues with the met. The key is take it with a meal. I take it during lunch, not before or after. Have little or no issues if I do that.
Only been taking it a few weeks now.
Give it a shot, if it causes issues there are other meds. Good luck!
Hi Softballmom1609,
I'd second what James says. I would absolutely advise talking to your doctor about alternatives if you are deeply anxious about giving Metformin a try. Feeling in control of your treatment is a key part of succeeding at it.
I've had years of mismanaging my diabetes because I felt like I didn't have a say in my treatment plan, and it always ended in failure. I think the best thing you can do is have an open discussion with your doctor about what you're thinking, and see what options exist. If you're not willing to take a medication or can't stand the side effects, it's not going to work.
Just one last thing. When I first had to make the change from oral meds to insulin, I was full of anxiety, anger, guilt over failure—basically a storm of bad stuff. It ended up being the best thing that has ever happened, and I wish I would've listened to my doc sooner. On the other hand, I was recently prescribed a med that I absolutely did not want to take. I tried it for a little over a week, and having experienced nausea, anxiety, and no impact on my blood sugar, I called my doctor and discontinued it. I guess it comes down to how effective the med is, which impacts how much you're willing to adapt to it w/your lifestyle.
Your concerns are valid, and they need to be addressed for your sake. I hope that you feel empowered to work with your doctor on a solution.
Take care. Wishing you the best!
Howdy softball!
You mean you havent taken your Met for the better part of a month, maybe more? How have your Blood Glucose (BG) levels been, or have you stopped testing too?
If you are so freaked out by the side effects you could ask the Dr to put you on another medication. Perhaps even a medium acting insulin. Outside of the injecting yourself in the tummy twice a day, and possible weight gain there is virtually no gastro-intestinal (GI) side effects.
However you don't know you will have GI issues with Met until you try it. You may not be bothered by it at all. I know when I was on Met, I didn't have GI troubles.
Praying you'll get your diabetes under better control somehow
I just have heard horror stories and I have frequent episodes of diareaha and always have stomach pain. I just don't want it to get worse. Any advice on oral meds with less stomach side effects?
I know it's scary, but take the meds and see if it helps
I have stomach ulcers and was worried too, I started at 1 a day and worked up to 2 a day.
Take it with food.
You feel much sicker with high sugar. What is 8% A1c? Is that a British conversion?
Mine was 11.3 and my sugars range from 200 to over 350 on a regular basis
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Automation to have less impact on public sector jobs than others, report claims
A study from Nesta and Oxford University predicts that fewer public sector jobs will be lost to automation than in other industries
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Staff in the public sector should not be paranoid about the security of their jobs in the face of continued advances in technology, according to a new report.
'The Future of Skills: Employment in 2030' argues that, while UK workers should be prepared for a general rise in automation, education, healthcare, and occupations in the wider public sector will be relatively immune from the trend.
The report, produced by global innovation foundation Nesta and Oxford University's Oxford Martin School in conjunction with education firm Pearson, names transport and traditional manufacturing as the main areas where a decline in employment is anticipated over the next decade and beyond.
- Technology could replace 250,000 public sector workers, according to Reform think tank
- Digital transformation 'struggling to meet ambition', as automation threatens 860,000 public sector jobs
- Robots, connectivity and digital skills: progress on digital in Scotland
It says knowledge areas such as English language, history, philosophy, administration and management are all generally associated with occupations forecast to see a rise in workforce share.
More generally, it pointed to a need for current workers to ensure that they maintain skills in areas of demand, as well as ensuring they are able to apply "uniquely human" skills – such as social perceptiveness, active listening, judgement, and decision-making.
The report predicts a general "evolution" of clerical occupations, in which the use of those uniquely human skills is complemented by new skills, such as the application of data-science knowledge.
The report does not consider the impact of the significant reduction in headcount seen in most national and local services since 2010.
However, it does acknowledge the impact of global and regional political uncertainty on long-term employment trends, with the 9/11 terror attacks cited as a peak.
It also cites the "green economy" as one area particularly susceptible to government-level policy reversals.
Pearson chief executive John Fallon said the future of work was brighter than conventional wisdom suggested.
"It is not going to be human versus machine, but rather human and machine," he said.
Nesta executive director for creative economy and data analytics Hasan Bakhshi added most people could still look forward to having a degree of control over the jobs they do.
"While there is no shortage of research assessing the impacts of automation on individual occupations, there is far less that focuses on skills, and even less so that has actionable insights for stakeholders in areas like job redesign and learning priorities," he said.
"The future of work for most people is not inevitable."
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Update to Irish Stock Exchange Listing Rule 9.7 and Rebranding of the Securities Market
2010年 7月 1日
The Irish Stock Exchange ("ISE") has recently updated Listing Rule 9.7 of its Code for Investment Funds, providing the option of not filing supplementary listing particulars prior to listing. The ISE has also launched its new corporate identity whereby funds that apply to list on the official list are now traded on the Main Securities Market.
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CONFESSION: I'm a wanna be Pinterest mom. I saw WANNABE because I pretend like I'm good at parties, cakes, decorating, etc but I'm actually not. The whole ordeal is a little stressful and (for me) it's the most fun when it's over. There. I said it!
This year, I simplified and it was AMAZING. Basic Invite covered the invitations (instead of me making each one from scratch) and Provo Beach threw the party. Why have I not done this sooner?!


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Dino Velvet tries to enhance our good record in the Finale Hurdle
Monday December 26
Before Alan headed off to Kempton this morning I managed to catch him for his thoughts on our Tuesday runners, and, while it was disappointing that Midnight Prayer did not make the cut for the Welsh National, we still have a strong Chepstow contender for the card's main supporting race, the Finale Junior Hurdle, in Dino Velvet.
Alan said:"We won this race with Franchoek and Walkon and, like that pair, Dino Velvet gets the trip well which is just what you want at Chepstow. The ground is still on the soft side but that won't bother him. There are only five runners, but it looks a hot renewal.
"However, Dino Velvet is tough and stays and looks just the right type for the race, and he is a progressive young horse who is 2-2 over jumps and I was pleased how well he won at Sandown.
"We also have one runner at Kempton, William H Bonney in the two-mile handicap hurdle. He has been off the track since the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, but he is in good order and ready to return."


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Although it was discouraged and subsequently chided, last year's federal government shutdown that was kicked off by a "filibuster" on the Senate floor led by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT), has been a long-term success according to Cruz.
In a speech at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, LA on Saturday, Cruz explained why and how it is paying dividends for Republicans now headed into the 2014 midterm elections.
"I want to point to the fight so many of us engaged in last fall and last summer to stop the abomination, to stop the disaster that is ObamaCare," Cruz said. "Now, if you listen to the Democrats – if you listen to the media, although I repeat myself—they will tell you that fight last fall accomplished nothing. They will tell you everyone's efforts standing up to ObamaCare did not succeed. Really?"
"You know, any wartime general will tell you that not every war is won in a single battle," he continued. "What we did collectively last summer and last fall is we elevated the national debate all over this country about the disaster that is ObamaCare. Millions of Americans lit up the phones to Washington, D.C. Midway through, one of my colleagues literally made a fist pounding the table and said, 'My constituents keep calling me.'"
"And a funny thing happened on the way on the way to the forum," he added. "As a result of that fight, people suddenly connected — millions of people losing their jobs, millions of people being forced into part-time work, millions of people losing health insurance, millions of people facing sky-rocketing premiums – they connected it all back to ObamaCare that was sold under false pretenses."
"And suddenly all the greybeards in Washington who opposed fighting against ObamaCare are now looking around and we're winning Senate seats all over the country," Cruz said. "They are reaping the fruits of the battle, which is perfectly fine but we need to take a moment to acknowledge the lesson of the battle – how do you win elections. You don't win it by standing for nothing."
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Rajvant Palace Resort in Vadodara, is a superb hotel. In Vadodara, Rajvant Palace Resort offers online booking and comfortable living. Contact Rajvant Palace Resort in Vadodara for tariffs.
Rajwant Palace Resort is a heritage palace located in Rajpipla, 55 kms from Ankleshwar. The resort is spread over 8 acres of land.
Rajwant Palace Resort offers a restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. Other facilities include swimming pool, indoor games facility,banquet and conference facilities and tribal dances in the evening (on request).
Rajvant Palace Resort, Baroda-Vadodara offers comfy and reasonable keep for each business and leisure travelers who looking for some economical decisions.It is a professionally managed hotel in the heart of the city.
This property is created from fine interiors with pure surroundings that creates a convenient accommodate for travellers. It offers in-house eating place that serves fingerlicious food.


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With a stylish blend of neo-Gothic architecture and clean contemporary interiors the Conservatorium Hotel is a must-see for the design-literate traveller.
The breathtaking 19th-century building was originally a bank and later became the famous Sweelinck Music Conservatorium, giving the hotel its name. Star designer and architect Piero Lissoni is responsible for the hotel?s current look, which juxtaposes clean modernist lines with the grandeur building?s architecture. The location is ideal for the cultured and stylish urban traveller: a stone?s throw away from Amsterdam?s three biggest museums and neighbor to the city?s chicest shopping district.
At the hotel?s heart is a gorgeous atrium that accommodates a palatial lounge area, brasserie and bar ? which are well worth a visit whether you?re staying at the hotel or not. The rooms? interiors have minimalist aesthetics softened by unvarnished wooden floors, woollen rugs and traditional Dutch ornaments. Playful touches come in the form of hidden bathrooms and moveable flat-screen consoles. Some rooms are split level, allowing the building?s huge original windows and their stunning urban views to be fully appreciated.
And as if that wasn?t enough, the hotel is also home to one of Amsterdam?s best spas, with a beautiful swimming pool, hamam, sauna and endless luxury treatments.
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The rule for citing multilateral treaties for which the U.S. is a party is found in rule 21.4.5(a)(ii) of the Bluebook which references a list of official U.S. sources to cite to from section (a)(i) of that same rule. Using Treaties in Force, it can be determined that the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights has never appeared in the State Department's official publications of treaties entitled United States Treaties and Other International Agreements (U.S.T). or Treaties and Other International Acts (TIAS).
Thus, moving down the remaining list of acceptable sources in rule 21.4.5(a)(i), the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS) is next on the list of acceptable sources.The ICCPR was published in the United Nations Treaty Series at 999 U.N.T.S. 171. UNTS can be found on Hein Online in the United Nations Law collection here.
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Thomas the Tank Engine is a classic for little boys. But a simple stacked, 2 tier cake wouldn't do for this little guy, so we went for more 3 dimensional decor. The tracks are all gumpaste as is the helicopter (for the life of me I can't remember his name and my boys love Thomas too…) and Sir Toppum Hat. Each of the train faces was hand modeled to accurately represent the characters.
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so brilliant! Love all the little models and the different train faces. Wonderful work! x
Love the train tracks!! So original!!!
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Friday, 9 March 2012
Arai helmet
I've recently been doing some hard edge modelling. There's a different kind of satifaction from building something real, as accurately as possible, over creating something from your imagination. I find both rewarding. This is a model of an Arai GP-6RC racing helmet. It's still work in progress, but I thought I would do some render tests. I'll post up some shots of the harness system I've built as well soon.
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My personal all-time favourite picture on this blog, and certainly the one that attracted the maximum attention in 2010. Just because, I love this picture and I'm proud of it (and because no post on this blog can be sans a picture!)
In the last four months, I have clicked, but not as much as I'd have wanted to. I've travelled a whole lot, and some of that is going to find its way to this blog. I've also been busy writing for some publications and I'll soon show you what. I've worked hard elsewhere because I needed to, and that goes on. But what changes is that I'll be posting regularly again, and if all goes as per plan, I'll have some new things going here not too far into the future.
But before I go on to all that, I need to thank you, dear readers - all those who stuck on to this blog, left comments and sent me emails despite my being A.W.O.L; and to all those new subscribers who've recently joined the little party we've going on here (it's a bit dull at the moment, I know, but I promise to amp it up, and soon!). I know I can't trust technology a hundred percent, but if my subscriber statistics are to be believed, this little blog has not lost any subscribers in the last four months - instead, added a whole bunch! And do you know what a big boost of encouragement that is? A VERY big one!
So Thank You, and I hope you've all missed me just as much as I've missed you.
Here we go, again.


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The Dakar bike decals and race shirts turned up today.
"Thank you to all my sponsors, without your support, encouragement, time, products i wouldn't have even made it to the start line. The rest will be down to me to keep focused, stay strong and a load of luck to get me to the finish, thank you"
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#StartupLife: Market your business with mobile messaging
Almost everyone has a mobile phone these days, however the digital divide which keeps many without access to a computer or the Internet is very real.
Still not convinced on the power of SMS marketing?
The following ten reasons will help you to change your mind!
10 Reasons Mobile Messaging is Good For Your Startup
1) Your message gets delivered immediately
One benefit of any business SMS solutions is that text messages get delivered faster! It doesn't matter what network the recipient is using, or what device they've got. They'll get your message sooner rather than later.
2) The ultimate mobile-friendly solution
More startups are beginning to realize the importance of targeting mobile device users. I know I'm stating the obvious here, but SMS messaging is the perfect solution! You don't have to worry about what mobile phone your customers are using. SMS messaging is a standard that all networks follow.
3) It's a good way to remind people of stuff
4) Paperless marketing
Let's face it; companies use a lot of paper each year. As a startup, why not save money and help the environment at the same time by using SMS solutions instead?
5) It's a targeted method of brand outreach
Most marketing methods can't guarantee specific types of customers. If you have a particular audience you want to market to, you need to use SMS solutions. That way, you'll know exactly who gets your message!
6) Easy to use
If you know how to send an email, you can set up an SMS campaign for your startup. Many SMS solutions providers offer an email to SMS service, making it fast and easy to market your brand.
7) Measure your results
When you advertise in a newspaper or magazine, you don't know who reads your message. But, with a targeted SMS marketing campaign, you can determine who gets your texts and when they do so.
8) It's perfect for sales prospecting
Are you trying to get new customers to buy your products? If so, SMS marketing is your friend! It's a brilliant platform for sales prospecting and is a good way to track new leads.
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The days of sending out generic marketing to customers is over! The power of SMS means you can personalise your texts. In other words, you can address your potential customers by their names. It's a useful way to grab their attention.
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Think about it....when we get a text message we're more likely to read it than emails. The same goes with customers. So, if you want to make sure people read what you've got to say, opt for SMS.
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Not only is the Monkey Run an industrial dose of adventure, it's also about Saving the World. We ask every team to raise a minimum of £1000 for charity, at least £500 of which goes to our official charity Cool Earth.
To date The Adventurists have raised a whopping £5.5 million for charity and, along with the teams on our other adventures, you'll be saving the world one rainforest at a time. Not because we're tree hugging sandal weavers, but because the world would be shit without them.
Where would we get lost if we didn't have jungles?
Once you've signed up to the Monkey Run we will give you more information about Cool Earth, as well as a stash of tips on how to extract donations from friends, family and strangers.
The Plan - how to actually save the world
We've been banging on about saving the world for ages and we've raised stupendous amounts of money for a load of amazing charities (4.7 million GBP and counting). So we sat down at HQ and pondered on what we could do that will actually save the world and continue the fight to make it less boring.
Then it hit us like a well polished brogue to the nuts: "we must save every rainforest in the world so future generations have somewhere to get stuck". Not because we're tree hugging sandal weavers, but because the world would be shit without them. It's not just about the carbon, the point is rainforests are indescribably excellent.
You can find a stack of resources for Cool Earth and a fundraising pack here or give 'em a shout with any questions or to say hello. They're keen to hear from you.
Who are they?
Cool Earth is an environmental charity that works in partnership with indigenous communities.
The charity only protects rainforest that without intervention will be destroyed within the next 18 months.
Cool Earth works strategically, protecting forest that acts as a barrier to a wider landscape.
The charity spends just 10% of your donation on admin and governance making sure as much as possible goes to project areas.
Through working with local people Cool Earth makes sure conservation goes hand in hand with better livelihoods.
What's in one acre of rainforest?
The same amount of CO2 as driving around the world 32 times.
The same amount of water as 950 baths.
11,000 species of insect and worm.
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Possibly a family living in a settlement and working with Cool Earth to keep this acre standing.
How do I collect funds?
The best way to collect funds is through a fundraising platform. You can use one of the big ones like Virgin Money Giving, or better still set up a fundraising page using Cool Earth's own dedicated platform.


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I truly do surround my self with madness and trust me walking down SNM in my 4 inch Aldo shoes is nothing short of that. This only comes with madness of breaking free from the restrictions of work and expectations of people. Its so much fun to make a clandestine trip to SNM haggling over T-shirts, shoes and other goodies. Begging the vendor to reduce the price to a bare nothing while wearing an outfit that can buy half the store! Yep, I left this awesome shirt behind just coz the vendor was not willing to sell it at a crazy cheap price. I shall regret this till my next fabulous buy.
I also like the peeps in my team. They are as mad and wonderfully bizarre as I am. Rather I think I get inspired by their madness. One chose a bright blue patent PRADA shoe. Boy, was there a pandemonium at the shoe stall. V wanted the shoes and had NO MONEY!! So, he very politely recommended hiding the shoes till he got the money and his half eaten ice cream was a bribe to the shopkeeper for doing so. While the other one went running to buy these uber cool worn in shorts. I have to admit the shopping madness had bitten all of us.
All this while we were panicking a bit as we had only driven about 40 km( one way) and still needed to get back to work, looking fresh as a daisy on a nice spring mornin. I am so glad we just ran away from work and had this day in our life. Years later we might just meet up over coffee and remember the madness of "that" day at SNM!!
Momos as Chanakya is like eating a piece of heaven. I only dine at Chimney's for past 18 yrs. Apart from them making great Momos there is a also a lovely story behind it. I still remember this incident very fondly of us gals from Miranda House being there for a Momo and fruit beer binge session. Every rupee was precious as ends were hard to meet in Hostel. I couldn't finish my last Momo and asked Mamaji, the manager of Chimney to pack it for me. In the evening after dinner I greedily opened the packed expecting to eat my ONE Momo but I was amazed to find 4 pieces there instead. Mamaji had quietly slipped in the extras. Needless to say he felt sad for this pathetic kid asking to pack ONE momo. I guess that just sealed our relationship for life. How can I ever eat any where else now?!
Today with Gods grace one can go to a Sarojini and Chanakya to shop and eat to ones desire. In spite of that the thrill of haggling for that every rupee is immense. I might not be wearing worn down sandals and second hand jeans bough from Laal Quila( the sandals and jeans are in my memory box in the basement), I still enjoy the madness of SNM. These Aldo shoes are going to keep on walking down the crowded lanes.
Do I enjoy SNM and Chanakya as they were a big part of my teen years?! Is the thought of simply breaking away from our past so daunting that it keeps us grounded and rooted to old habits?! Or is that I am just the same ol mad shopaholic who just needs an excuse to break away every now and then. Seed for thought?!


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Logic Cafe and the Sounddiggers are pleased to bring to you the first in a new line of Apple Loop products specifically designed for Logic pro users.
We are pleased to offer you this special introductory chance to buy Filta Loopz packs 1+2 for just £9.99! Thats over 200MB of funky filtered music and drum loops produced by none other than the Sounddiggers for less than a tenner, saving you £3.99 on the combined single packs price, or in other words, buy one get another for just £3!
Logic Cafe and The Sounddiggers present their Apple Loop sample packs "Filtaloopz 1+2" for dance music producers interested in House , deep house, Jacking house , Jazzy , funky , tech and Vocal filtered loops.
Making a real name for himself as both a producer and DJ in the Jackin/Chicago house scene, Justin Critchlow A.K.A. the Sounddiggers has transported his talents to making great sample packs for producers of filtered, funky and Jackin house.
These are brand new Apple Loop packs designed for fast and easy production! Drop the loops into Logic Pro and watch them adjust to your tempo. Easily transpose the key of each sample using the parameters box for the selected Apple Loop.
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Try this recipe using low calorie popcorn with better ingredients. #SkinnyGirlSnacks #CollectiveBias
We are big popcorn fans over here. Fast. Easy. Healthy. Tasty. Low-calorie. Those are all my snacking requirements, and then some. And although we have been known to down entire microwave bags of it in mere minutes, we certainly don't turn up our collective noses at dressed-up popcorn. It's a little easy to get carried away when you take something that's already delicious and top it with even more deliciousness, so I tried lightening up a favorite caramel-type popcorn recipe. It came out delicious and decadent and satisfying, but without all the guilt that comes with your typical caramel corn recipe. Because sometimes you want an amazingly tasty snack, without feeling like the button on your jeans is about to pop off and fly across the room and put someone's eye out (you never know—it could happen).
I started off with (brand new—it just hit stores this month!) Skinny Girl Popcorn in Butter flavor, which I picked up earlier this week at Walmart. They come in mini bags (so bitty and cute!) so you could easily eat a bag by yourself and not feel like you've made a terrible mistake after you finish it. It's definitely a more subtle butter flavor than most microwave popcorns (which is probably the point, since it is also lower calorie than most microwave popcorns! and it's free of artificial ingredients, so it has a more natural taste), and I thought it was good—especially in a recipe like this, since the flavoring is subtle enough that it doesn't compete with the toppings you'll add. If I'm just eating handfuls straight from the bag? I'd prefer something a little more buttery and salty than this. But if you're adding toppings of your own? This is perfect. It also comes in a Lime and Salt flavor that sounds very intriguing (I haven't tried it yet, but I plan to!).
2 of the mini bags were exactly the right amount for a pan of cinnamon bun popcorn—after popping, I poured them into a big bowl along with some roughly chopped walnuts.
Then melted some butter (a drastically reduced amount, compared with most caramel corn recipes), mixed it with some brown sugar and cinnamon, and poured it over my popcorn. Look at that delicious waterfall of bliss. LOOK!
Give it a good mix, and spread it out onto a large baking sheet to bake for a bit. It gets so crispy and fragrant in the oven—I can't help but sneak a few bites every time it needs to be stirred, and it makes the house smell so dang good.
Toss a few white chocolate chips on top during the last few minutes in the oven (I've never mastered the art of the pretty chocolate drizzle, so I take the lazy approach), then let it all cool before digging in. Such a tasty treat, and it's way lighter than most caramel corn recipes!
Cinnamon Bun Popcorn
2 bags Skinny Girl Popcorn in Butter flavor, popped (roughly 10-12 cups popped)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons white chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn (be careful not to let any unpopped kernels fall into the bowl!) and walnuts.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, and mix thoroughly. Pour over the popcorn and gently stir until the popcorn is evenly coated. Spread over a large baking sheet lined with foil or a nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until it's as crunchy as you like it! In the last 1-2 minutes of baking, sprinkle with white chocolate chips. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then break up and store in an airtight container.
Recipe adapted from Our Best Bites
Want to try some Skinny Girl Popcorn yourself? Pick up a box next time you're at Walmart and see what you think!


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{This is my third and final post about seasonal rituals this past summer}
This was one of those seasons where many of the edibles that I grew ripened late, but because our summer berries were ripening on time, I decided to start my Lughnasadh observations for the beginning of August. I chose August 5th, which was the first Tuesday because I actually had that day off from work and because reaping blessings are traditionally done on a Tuesday.
I spent a good part of the day in the garden, where I did a reaping blessing, harvesting what was ready, which was mostly herbs and flowers, and some veggies and berries.
The later part of the day was spent baking and cooking some of my earlier harvest. I made some wild berry tarts, lavender shortbread, bannocks and a summer stew.
This year a few Gaelic Polytheists were suggesting that we do prayers for peace during Lughnasadh, which I decided to join in on. After making my offerings to Macha, I recited Badb's Prayer for Peace {found over at the Gaol Naofa Youtube channel}. After some time in prayer, I did some crafting of charms and oils for prosperity, contracts and peace.
Towards the end of August I got together with a lovely friend for a day of going to the country for some adventures and wildcrafting. Our first stop was meant to be Simpson Hill Farm to pick up some elderberries, but we ended up missing our turn off the road and a had a happy detour into Restoule.
We ended up stopping into Board's Honey Farm to get directions to our intended destination, and while we were there we did some shopping {I had to stock up on some honey and beeswax anyways}, tour their lovely gardens and beeyard.
Since we were already in Restoule, we stopped by to visit one of my Aunt's to go out and have lunch and to visit my our family cemetery.
We eventually made our way to Simpson Hill Farm for our elderberries and then set off to my friend's home in the country.
Her home is surrounded by acres of lovely woodland and obviously happy flora and fauna. It is always a real privilege to spend time there.
On our way back into town we went to one of my frequent wildcrafting spots where we left offerings and harvested quite a few pretties including some goldenrod, staghorn sumac berries, lamb's quarter's, daisy fleabane, sweetfern and rowan berries.


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Tensions ahead of fresh elections in Greece on June 17 spilled over in a televised political debate on Thursday when a spokesman for the far right Golden Dawn party physically attacked two female members of parliament from opposing political parties throwing water at one and punches at another.
Video of the incident, posted on Youtube but since removed, shows Ilias Kasidiaris in heated exchanges with Syriza party deputy Rena Dourou. The video shows both politicians shouting over the other. Communist party member of parliament Liana Kanellis is also involved.


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It's midterms, which of course means that it's the perfect time to catch up on my blogging. If the 5-part wedding series MamaKef has been begging for finally shows up next week, you'll know why.
I made these ginger snaps last night and they were so, so good–perfect ratio of soft to snap. Oh, and they are gluten and sugar free– wahoo! Let's hope MrKef doesn't read this post because then he will know that I ate them all without sharing!
These come from inimitable Against All Grain so I am not even going to rewrite–just hop right over here to her blog and make 'em yourself! They take one bowl and one pot (original recipe calls for a food processor, but I skipped that), and I had them done before my 20-minute mini-powerpoint lecture was over! Multitasking at its finest.


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Some of the beautiful socks created in last year's Socktoberfest – and you can add to the beautiful parade of socks by joining us this year for the 4TH ANNUAL SOCKTOBERFEST!
In anticipation of this year's event, Knitty Otter created some cute buttons for us too! Here are a few, but there are more over on Ravelry – feel free to take one and add it to your blog. (Save to your own server first, please!)
What is Socktoberfest?
A very simple concept with very few restrictions – Socktoberfest is a month-long celebration of socks. It is a simple celebration of the accessories that we make as crafters to cover our feet. Think of it more as a festival than a knitalong – people who love something come together and celebrate it!
Who can participate in Socktoberfest?
You love socks? You're in. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you have a blog, or a digital camera. Come one, come all. If you do not have a blog, but would like to show off your work for others to see, think about joining the Socktoberfest Flickr group and the Socktoberfest Ravelry group. You can upload your pictures and everyone can see and comment on them! You can join us anytime during the month of October.
What will happen during Socktoberfest?
Each year of Socktoberfest is slightly different in scope. 2008 is going to be a simple celebration. Frequent photo posts of what people are making and how they wear their socks. Please let me know if you are willing to prepare a photo tutorial to share with the other Socktoberists!
Is Socktoberfest a sock swap or an exchange?
The original concept behind Socktoberfest did not involve a swap or an exchange. However, like Project Spectrum, I would be happy to endorse side projects that crop up around Socktoberfest. Project Spectrum engendered several color-themed swaps – feel free to start a Socktoberfest swap if you are so inclined! I will gladly direct anyone to it. I cannot personally add that component to this project as I already have enough admin work to keep me busy!
Are there restrictions, rules, or guidelines to follow for Socktoberfest?
I am a liberal project leader – I don't like to get bogged down with rules, so things are pretty free around here. Some participants are using Socktoberfest for stashbusting purposes, using up that beautiful sock yarn that you picked up back in 1995. Others are planning to use Socktoberfest to finally finish up sock projects that have lingered too long on the needles and hooks. Still others plan to spin or dye their own sock yarn and use this to make a truly special pair of socks. Some Socktoberists use the month to make quick holiday socks for family and friends. It is truly up to you!
The festival starts on October 1st, but you can definitely start on your socks now! You do not have to finish your socks by October 31st either, although the Socktoberfest blog coverage will end at the close of the month. Socktoberfest can easily be combined with other projects and knitalongs – and there is no such thing as "not having time for Socktoberfest"… if you plan on even looking at your sock needles this month, that is enough!
The only guideline that I have for Socktoberfest: be an encourager! Participants range from first-time sock knitters to sock designers and experts. Lend a helping hand or an encouraging comment. Take a few minutes to check out the progress reports that I post and let someone know that you saw their handiwork. If you know the answer to their question, write them a comment or an email. Encouragement goes a long way – and you may even make a new friend!
Cross-posted on the Socktoberfest Page
- Do you wanna make socks?
- Whose in?
- What are you planning?