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Luxury Wedding Flowers and Styling in Margaret River
Wedding and Event Flowers, Styling, Hire & Planning
Margaret River, Perth and Beyond
Enquiry Form
Wedding and Event Planning
Margaret River has become renowned for offering some of the best and prettiest wedding locations in the world. From expansive beaches, secluded forests, rolling vineyards to gorgeous gardens there is a special and unique place for everyone. Not only is Margaret River able to offer these scenic places for your nuptials but there is also a plethora of fine restaurants and luxury accommodation available to lodge you and your guests for your entire stay in the region.
Chic Rustique is delighted to offer you a complete wedding PLANNING and STYLING service like none other in WA. Miriam Avery, who has been voted as Western Australia's Best Wedding Florist and Best Wedding Stylist plus Modern Wedding Magazine selected Chic Rustique as one of the top 25 weddings in Australia, and Justine Rosen, who's international event planning and event management career spans two decades and four continents and is one of Margaret River's top wedding planners, have combined their skills to provide national and international couples a complete planning and styling package. Miriam and Justine have been living and working in Margaret River collectively for over 20 years and they know all the best venues and suppliers that a person on the ground should know.
This service is perfect for the couples who are seeking a wedding away from home but do not have the time, the means or the local knowledge to coordinate it. Not only can we help you plan your wedding or event from the tiniest details encompassing all aspects of your wedding, plus coordinating your guests and their accommodation, but we will style and decorate your wedding with award winning flair and imagination. Whether it be a small intimate affair or a week long lavish celebration we have the expertise and the passion to make your dream wedding come true.
Chic Rustique has worked hard to gain international recognition as one of Australia's best wedding stylists and florists. We are delighted to include in our portfolio our planning and styling collective and we can't wait to assist you with the biggest day in your life in one of the prettiest corners of the world!
Custom Design Packages
We understand that every bride is special and every wedding unique. We will design and bring together every last detail from corsages to canapés to candelabras for you if you wish. If you already have your dream wedding planned in your head we will bring your vision to life. We are here to make your dreams come true. That is our promise. Please contact us for a custom designed package.
Partial Planning and Styling
You may only require some aspects of your wedding planned and styled and we are happy to offer you this service. Once we have received a brief from you as to which aspects you need help with and how you would like your wedding styled we can provide you with an itemised and bespoke quote for planning and styling.
Complete Planning and Styling
If you require your wedding to be planned and styled from start to finish, please provide us with a few details such as number of people expected at the wedding, the preferred date and initial thoughts on styling. We will then provide you with a bespoke itemised quote specific to your requirements. Below are the services we offer wih the Complete Planning and Styling Package:
Budget planning, allocation of costs, management and final reconciliation
Creating and managing the overall timeline, listing detailed progress for each item
Vendor selection, contract and rate negotiation
Vendor booking and ongoing management
Sourcing and booking bridal party accommodation
Sourcing and booking bridal party and guest transportation to and from ceremony and reception
Wedding rehearsal scheduling and supervision
On-the-day management for vendor bump-in and bump-out logistics and timings
Onsite guest concierge, vendor co-ordination and responsibility for keeping to schedule
Ongoing support in the form of emails, telephone and video calls
Impartial and calm sounding board and support throughout the entire process
Full wedding styling and floral design for wedding ceremony and reception
We also have two very special packages to offer you; The Margaret River Experience and Margaret River Comes to You.
The Margaret River Experience
For something a little different we are now offering a unique wedding planning experience where you come to Margaret River for 3 days and we spend the time with you discussing possible locations, your ideas, your budget, the styling and floristry, photography, make up, hair, food, wine, accommodation, whether you would like a church, beach, or garden ceremony, if you need a cake etc and everything that needs to be organised for your wedding. On Day 2 you are provided with a car and chauffer to show you the sights of Margaret River including possible venues, photo locations, accommodation options, and a few of Margaret Rivers ' very best wineries. On Day 3 we then put together a presentation for you of venues available and suppliers we think would be suitable for your style and budget. At this stage you can choose to take the information with you and proceed on your own with the planning and styling of your wedding or you can carry on the journey with Chic Rustique. We will then provide you with a quote for coordinating the rest of your wedding. Please
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personally for a detailed itinerary and costing for the Margaret River Experience.
Margaret River Comes to You
We realise that some people simply do not have the time to visit Margaret River for 3 days so we are happy to come to you whether it be in Perth, Sydney, Singapore or beyond. We will offer you exactly the same service as the Margaret River Experience but will show you venues and suppliers virtually. We will spend a day with you discussing all your requirements for your wedding then return to you on Day 3 with a presentation of venues and suppliers best suited to you. At this stage you can choose to take the information with you and proceed on your own with the planning and styling of your wedding or you can carry on the journey with Chic Rustique. We will then provide you with a quote for coordinating the rest of your wedding.
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personally for a detailed itinerary and costing for the Margaret River Comes to You package.
Emily and Chris (Perth) ~ 10th December 2016
"Dear Justine, ...Your amazing organisation, assistance with every little thing and we were truly blown away. We couldn't have hoped for a more perfect day and it was all thanks to you!'
"Dear Miriam, Chris and I wanted to say the biggest thank you, once again, for making our wedding ceremony and reception so much more than we ever could have hoped for. As soon as i saw my bouquet, i knew everything else would be perfect. You were so amazingly helpful, your suggestions were amazing and i truly cant thank you enough. "
Liz and Chris (England) ~ 30 December 2016
"Dear Justine, thanks again for all your help, we had so much feedback from family and friends of how lovely, professional and attentive you were"
"Miriam helped us design a beautiful wedding with a gorgeous backdrop for our ceremony and a vibrant bouquet that added some great colour to the day. She was lovely to work with, creative and reliable. Thanks again for the beautiful set up and flowers, I had lots of lovely comments about the bouquet, it was so full of colour!! I absolutely loved it!"
Steph and Loki (Singapore) – 13 March 2017
"Dear Justine, I want to thank you for all the great help and coordination since September 2016 till the actual day on 13 March 2017. It was such a memorable day for both the couple and the guests. Everyone enjoyed the day and every moment. There were so much emotions during the ceremony, cocktail and lunch."
Natalie and Wei (Singapore) ~ 31 March 2017
"Thank you, Miriam! Everything was so wonderful you really outdid yourself!! We are still buzzing from last night. It was more perfect than I could have ever imagined! Everyone said you did a spectacular job! …Thank you again for your fantastic work. Lots of love Natalie and Wei."
Eleanor and Alvin (Singapore) ~ 21 October 2017
"Hi Justine, I just saw your correspondence with Elisa on the tasting - thanks for handling the issue with such professionalism. Alvin and I have been constantly impressed with how prompt and thorough your replies to us are and it definitely makes planning a destination wedding much easier!"
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I, like any normal, rational person, thought that this was a hoax. But it's not. This is an upcoming movie about aliens landing in Johannesburg by local director Neill Blomkamp and Peter Jackson. There is obviously a strong metaphorical link to Apartheid and perhaps the recent Xenophobic violence in this country. It also shows that anything is possible if you put your mind to it — yes, even make a Hollywood movie about aliens landing in Soweto:
Below are some promo trailers:
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Here's a further version if you want more.
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Eddy: "I wanted to get back to those films of the past with this methodical build up".
Eddy SalazarInterview conducted by John Townsend20 February 2014
Eddy Salazar is a writer,
producer and actor who after several years training and performing with
Miami's Shakespeare In The Park Theatre Company has made the successful
transition to film. His new psychological thriller The Insomniac is
available now.
I believe the idea came to you
when you discovered an intruder in your own home? How did the idea develop
from such an awful event?
I live in the hills here in Hollywood and sometimes you get animals in the
yard and so one. This one night the dogs were barking, I looked around and
this guy just walks right across in front of me, actually inside my house.
Anyway he gets away and you think everythings ok but once the tension and
adrenaline go down you start thinking I couldve been killed or robbed.
The gravity of the situation starts to sink in and I couldnt sleep and I
was hearing things in the house, and thats where the idea came about. I
just thought this could make a good movie, a psychological thriller about
what this could do to an ordinary guy.
When you began to write the
story did you set out to make a psychological thriller or a horror film? I
know we shouldnt talk specifically about the ending but I wonder if how
the film turned out was exactly what you had in mind when you began
It took about 2 or 3 weeks for me to actually begin to calm down, not
jumping at everything in the middle of the night, and I started to really
think about it. In terms of whether I wanted it to be a thriller or a
horror I wanted to get back to those films of the past with this
methodical build up until the point where the character goes off the
How would you describe your
characters world at the beginning of the film?
The movie starts with him dealing with the death of his father but his
life is very much moving forward. Hes got a promotion and is on the verge
of proposing to his girlfriend. The confidence is there but there was this
baggage he already had before the robbery. I felt it was important for the
character to have had this loss because once it all hits the fan
everything matters so much more because it was his fathers house.
Eddy: "You try to be
as confident and optimistic as you can and move forward".
How much of you actually went
into the character given your own personal experiences?
Thats actually one of the things that inspired me also. I lost my parents
early and to me that was an extremely important part of writing this
character as I could understand what he was going through. You try to be
as confident and optimistic as you can and move forward but theres always
that little part of you that died in the sudden loss of parents that you
werent ready to lose. It was a very sudden death and to me it meant I
was able to write a story and unleash these feelings that had been
building up.
There are obvious Hitchcockian
elements in The Insomniac. Was this a conscious influence?
Yes, absolutely. I love Hitchcock in how he directed and produced these
movies for not very much money. He got so much tension and suspense in
there and for me that was so important, about how the main character was
on the cusp of finding out the truth in his mind but as he develops
insomnia and paranoia it really begins to alter his personality.
Youve spent much of your
career in theatre. Has the switch to film been difficult at all or has it
been an easy transition?
Its definitely different. I love the theatre and I love Shakespeare which
Ive done for a few years but film was always calling me. Its a totally
different medium and there are pros and cons but I absolutely love them
I dont want to talk too much
about what happens in the final act but how conscious were you of leaving
it slightly ambiguous and also in how desperate you made
I think theres an openness to interpretation there in the climax of the
film but I did want to show this character really go through the motions
and through this descent. In my own personal experience I didnt get to
release some of those feelings because you have a circle of friends and
society that want to help you get through the situation. There are some
real and raw emotions in there though that need an outlet and for me
writing was exactly that. I always had a vision where I wanted the
character to go and it was discussed a lot but there was a point we wanted
to hit and make an impact in terms of certain issues in society that need
Eddy: "I'd work 24 hours a day if I could".
With your company Welcome Home
Productions youre involved in producing as well as writing and acting.
How difficult is this balance and do you see your future covering all
aspects of film production or do you have a preference?
As we start moving forward with Welcome Home Productions I definitely want
to focus on one or two things. It becomes a little hard to manage
everything but I just love the filmmaking process. I love creating
something for people to see and Id work 24 hours a day if I could.
Given that anyone in theory
can make a film these days with the ease of access of equipment does
having your own production company make it any easier to produce
I definitely want to make an impact and for me its important to make
films that are marketable and that people want to see without spending
vast amounts of money. There are so many opportunities out there and if
you have a great idea than I would encourage anyone to get out there and
film it. We live in a world where theres an audience for everything and
you just have to go out and find it.
What can you tell us about
your future projects?
We just filmed a television movie called All I Want For Christmas which is
currently in post-production. I also did another horror film with Gary
Busey called Mansion Of Blood which was interesting.
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Man Wielding 12″ Knives Surrenders at Sight of Bean Bag Shotgun
This is a press release from the Eureka Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On 02/2/16 at about 1:37 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to a business on the 700 block of 4th Street after employees reported that a male was inside speaking incoherently and brandishing two 12" knives at employees.
Once on scene, Officers located the male and deployed a less-lethal bean bag shotgun. The male dropped the knives and was taken into custody without further incident. The less-lethal shotgun was only displayed. Antonio Mims, 33 of Livermore, was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for brandishing.


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Everyone knows Super Mario Bros. 2 is a timeless classic, but is it better than the original?
Super Mario Bros. 2 | Better than its Brother?
I could tell you that the Super Mario Bros. 2 we all know and love is a modernization of a pre-existing Japanese game, Doki Doki Panic. I could tell you about how the original design of Super Mario Bros. 2 was considered "too difficult" for the American audience, and that the developers felt the development was too similar in game play to the original mega-hit, but that also is pretty common knowledge.
The game had a long-winded development history in which the designers chose to redirect the series with a drastically different look and game play style. Join me now as I take a closer look at these significant differences in the US release, and their resulting impact.
Super Mario Bros. 2 | Unique Gameplay
Super Mario Bros. 2 is a platformer like its predecessor, but with a unique style. Even though the game primarily focuses on getting your character from left to right by jumping over obstacles, the gameplay adds some interesting variations in the form of minor backtracking, vertical scrolling, collecting mandatory items, tunneling underground, and most emphatically, a pick-up-and-throw dynamic.
Being able to pick up and toss items was no doubt a unique mechanic at the time and a complete departure from the previous Mario games. In the previous games, your main offense was to jump on top of enemies; Super Mario Bros. 2 removed this altogether in favor of throwing vegetables to land on the enemy. Not many games had implemented this mechanic until then. I believe after the success of this game, many others adopted this as a primary function–making it a gaming staple. Certainly, this technique was used very well in Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and its sequel.
Collecting coins was another major part of the previous Mario game, as gaining 100 would grant you an extra life. This time, coins could only be found inside the magic door, and their only purpose was to give you chances at the slot machine, assuming you finished the level. A mystery that has always eluded me about this game was how the slot machine pays out. Figuring it out might be the difference between a decent playthrough versus an impressive one.
Being able to rack up extra lives may seem unimportant, but I personally have never seen the life counter maxed out. The original Super Mario Bros. would oddly revert to cryptic special characters to display large numbers. The trick we used back in the day to accomplish this was the koopa shell rebound trick, which many players regretfully exploited. A similar trick is available in Super Mario Bros. 3, but as far as I know, there is no comparable trick in Super Mario Bros. 2. Needless to say, extra lives are much harder to come by.
Super Mario Bros. 2 also gave us the freedom to choose our character. Rather than simply play as the identical Mario or Luigi, each character in Super Mario Bros. 2 plays slightly different and created a variable difficulty setting that was ahead of its time. Besides, how many other non spin-off games give you the option to play as Toad? Surprisingly, playing as Mario was considerably the hardest option. Who woulda thunk?
Super Mario Bros. 2 | Thematics
The theme is a rather jarring departure from the series. Super Mario Bros. 2 adopts an Arabian adventure aspect with deserts, magic carpets, vipers in pottery replacing goombas, pipes, and question blocks. This is all very unexpected when looking at the series as a whole, but I rather enjoyed this theme. The music is especially charming and satisfying. Compared to the original game which had a very limited soundtrack (if you can even call it that), Super Mario Bros. 2 boasts a higher quantity of music tracks. Additionally, the Super Mario Bros. 2 theme song composed by Koji Kondo, is reminiscent of the ragtime piano genre and is possibly the single most recognized theme of the entire franchise, only being rivaled by the SMB 1 theme song.
Super Mario Bros. 2 | Was it just a dream?
Super Mario Bros. 2 is quite the historic landmark title for early Nintendo video games. Despite the game's incredible success, the powers that be at Nintendo have not chose to return to this style thus far. Because of this, the game remains a unique and authentic experience. Even though a direct sequel was never created, many of the theme's elements, including its exclusive characters, have made appearances in other games and media. These appearances include the Mario cartoons, countless merchandise, Wart's appearance in Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and Shy Guy's and Birdo's being integrated more into the franchise.
Super Mario Bros. 2 NES | Princess Peach Game Play Video
Mizaster J shows off segments from his Princess Peach speed run.
Super Mario Bros. 2 | Verdict
I personally love Super Mario Bros. 2 even more than the original SMB. The controls, animation, sound, and graphics all contribute to an unforgettable experience. This has helped Nintendo establish an incredibly high standard of quality for its video games.
Super Mario Bros. 2
A prestigious 4.75 outta 5.
by Mizaster J
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Last day of July. Rain. I was just thinking as we ate breakfast and listened to the heavy downpour how thankfully different this summer has been from the last five years or so. Plenty of rain, lovely bright green trees, bushes, grass everywhere instead of tired, dusty semi-green. Wells and ponds must be full by now. Haven't watched the local weather recently, but we should be well into a surplus instead of adding digits to a double digit drought. Guess our farmers will be helping farmers in other areas with needed hay for livestock this winter instead of being on the receiving end. Good deal. And good for the folks who make a living mowing and landscaping. Their business suffered during the drought, I'm sure.
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Linda, honey, please listen.
3-year old Mateo has a future in law school or, at the very least, a future in charming the ladies.
Watch as he oh, so-sweetly talks his way out of trouble with mom, Linda, after trying to get grandma Grandma to give him cupcakes for dinner.
We'd give him every.single.cupcake.
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Whether you make your own clothes or want to be a shopping expert, it's helpful to know about different fabrics and how they "work." Aside from color and pattern, different types of fabric can have totally different looks because of the way they drape or hang on the body, especially in doll scale. This series will help you learn more about some fabrics that are often used for doll clothes, so you can know more about how to use them or what to look for when you are shopping!
Chiffon is a lightweight sheer fabric that is often used for items such as blouses, dresses, skirts, and scarves. It is a woven fabric (as opposed to a knit fabric), woven loosely to allow for a small amount of space between threads, giving it its sheerness. Most chiffon is either silk, polyester, or nylon. It gathers nicely and drapes beautifully with a flowy, airy quality, but it can be difficult to work with because it is so delicate. Making sure you have a very sharp needle and the right tension is critical in creating smooth seams without getting pulls in the fabric. It also is notorious for fraying a lot, so care must be taken in handling the pieces once they are cut to ensure they don't fray past the seam allowance (it is often helpful to leave a bit of extra length for a hem so if the fabric frays, you can trim off the "hairs" without loosing too much length. French seams are often used with chiffon, as they completely enclose the seams to prevent any fraying. With a little patience and a gentle hand, chiffon can be used to create beautiful garments and accessories!
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The Twin Cities Labor Chorus was started in January, 2009 with two organizers, and has grown to nearly 30 members. We sing music ranging from "The Little Red Song Book" to contemporary and original labor music.
Our mission is to empower the labor movement and reclaim protest and social justice music from the forces that would commodify it for profit. Also, to promote singing amongst union members and the public as a tool for building community and magnifying our collective power.
We sing in labor halls, at union events and rallies, in public spaces, and on picket lines. The labor chorus is free to join and open to anyone who has a passion for social justice and is willing to learn music in a communal setting.
Twin Cities Labor Chorus Bylaws
Currently, we rehearse every other Tuesday at the Carpenters Council, 710 Olive Street in St. Paul.
If you are interested in singing with the chorus, or for questions about scheduling the labor chorus for a performance, contact Josh Whitney-Wise at firstname.lastname@example.com, or 952-818-5474.
To make a donation to the Chorus, contact Michael Kuchta at 651-287-0537 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 40095, St. Paul, MN 55104.


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If your chairs are made of wood, you have many options for painting. Consider whether you want your chairs to blend in with the rest of your kitchen`s decor or give the room a color pop. You can paint them in a solid color, or paint the legs or base one color and the seat another shade. Use the chair as your canvas and incorporate a unique pattern or design. You can choose a shabby chic or distressed look, or let the beauty of the wood grain show through a stain or color wash.
Furniture that looks like it`s been dipped in paint is a popular home design trend, and this technique works well with kitchen chairs. To try it, paint just the legs of your chairs or the backs of them. Or reverse this effect and paint the entire chair except for the bottom half of the legs. This is a great way to introduce a hint of color without completely covering your chairs. Chalkboard paint can also work wonders with kitchen chairs. Use it to create mini chalkboards on the back of each chair so family members and guests can claim their spots when mealtime rolls around. Whichever color or decorative technique you choose, you`ll be amazed at how different your chairs will look with just a few coats of paint.
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As winter approaches teen drivers are the most inexperienced on the road. Weather conditions can affect anyone but it is proven that teens, having less overall driving experience, can be a bit less predictable in weather conditions.
Put down the cell phone: Cell phones cause a high amount of accidents per year, that number increases with teens using cell phones. Do not use your cell phone while driving in bad weather. If you need to make an emergency call, pull off the road in a parking lot or other safe area to make your phone call. Pulling off onto the side of the road can be dangerous. Cars that might lose control may slide into your car parked on the side of the road. Only use this for a pull of area in the case of an emergency, otherwise find a more protected area for you to pull off. If you don't have a cell phone this would be a good time to discuss with your parents a cell phone for 'in case of emergency only' type calls. A low minute cell phone to keep in the car and be able to use when needed. Always keep your cell phone charged when driving in bad weather so it's usable when you need it to be.
Keep extra clothing in your car: In case you're in a minor accident or slide off the road, you might need to dig yourself out of a ditch to return to driving. If you're out in the snow and have no warm clothes to put back on once you're in your vehicle you risk getting sick from the elements or worse something like frostbite. Make sure you have an extra warm outfit in your car in case you need it! It will also come in handy if you do get stranded and have to wait for help.
Talk to you parents about towing services: A lot of times, your insurance company will carry certain road side emergency services. Talk to you parents and ask them what services are available to you and who to call when you need them. Have the numbers listed somewhere or programmed into your cell phone as an obvious name so you know how to find them.
Keep an ICE card with you: An ICE card stands for "In Case of Emergency". Every teen should have one. You can make up a very simple one to keep in your wallet or use your cell phone. Before the contact name put "ICE" (so your contacts will read: ICE-MOM; ICE-HOME; ICE-MOM WORK). This will ensure that if you are in a minor accident your parents can be reached when they need to know what's going on.
Eliminate distractions: With bad weather conditions you have so much more to be concerned about other than just what's going on inside the car. Turn the radio down, travel with less people in the car. It is much easier to have an accident in bad weather so do all that you can to be the safest driver on the road. If you are not comfortable driving in bad conditions, don't. Ask your parents to drive you, I'm sure they'll be willing.
Know how to react in situations: I bet on average people don't know how to react to how your car will respond to bad weather. Talk to an experienced driver that you trust (NO, not one of your teen friends…) and get their advice on how to respond in the chance your car starts to act differently in weather. If you are prepared to handle slight weather conditions you will be a more confident driver and eliminate your chances for an accident. Be a safe proactive driver!
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The debate about the lake was revived in 2001. Problems continued to be left unsolved though, and it was not until 2003 that work started on a project to clean the lake and refurbish the promenade around it. The mud on the lake floor had built up to such an extent that a digger, used to remove the sludge, sank up to the cab. Rubble and debris was also removed. Repairs were made, but these were purely to prevent further deterioration and the lake continued to leak.
It was at this point that Arthur Knott began to take an interest. As the Clevedon Sailing Club's Cadet Officer he knew that the lake was invaluable as a teaching resource for young club members. It meant that in enclosed waters techniques could be learned safely, without the ferocious rip of the currents in the Bristol Channel. Windsurfers also used the lake, as did canoe and rowing enthusiasts.
In December 2003 the gloom was lifted at a public meeting in Clevedon Community Centre "Vision for Marine Lake". The Sailing Club Cadet Section contributed a stall with one of the original Minnows as the centrepiece. On its deck Arthur Knott's "THE NEW VISION" - promoted by "The Marine Lake Enthusiasts Society" - was displayed and the first members of MARLENS were recruited by the cadets.
The initial response from both Town and District councillors was very negative, but this began to change slowly as the community showed their support for the lake. A cummunity survey run by Marlens revealed that nearly everyone approached had fond memories of the lake and would like to see it restored.
After a long campaign of public meetings and angry confrontations with the Town Council the "Marine Lake Design Competition" sponsored by MARLENS and the Clevedon Mercury was launched. The winning designs, showed a second slipway to allow smooth progression for youngsters from the lake to the sea, a boatstore, a field study centre on stilts with a refreshment patio right on the sea below Poets' Walk.
A detailed report on the lake was commissioned by North Somerset Council from Mott MacDonald. On 28th January the commissioned report from Mott-MacDonald was released suggesting a positive three-phase revival programme for the lake.
In May and June 2005, the Sailing Club - in partnership with MARLENS - offered "Have a go at Sailing" sessions to primary school children in Clevedon, Yatton, Nailsea and Backwell. The popularity of these sessions generated huge public interest. Clevedon Model Boat Club revived model-boating on the lake led by lake enthusiast Mike Mayhew the technical whizz-kid who built the models and kept water in the lake by his personal efforts with an ancient "Sawdust & Ashes System"! Mike is now retained by North Somerset Council as their trouble-shooter at the lake. Regular formal discussion between North Somerset, MARLENS and Clevedon Sailing Club began on 30th June with long term "Seafront Re-generation" on the agenda.
In 2005 Marlens held the first MARLENS festival, supported by North Somerset and Clevedon Town Council. The festival has continued annually since and was rebranded the more inclusive Clevedon Tides Festival in September 2014.
After Arthur's death in 2007, Joe Norman took over running Marlens, and has continued ever since with great zest and, suiting the society's name, his predecessor's valuable qualities, enthusiasm.
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= Reviews =
Product snapshot: Handsome Devils Dill Pickles
I really enjoy dill pickles but a search of supermarket shelves reveals that almost all of them are now made in India! That's why I was interested to discover two Aussie blokes at a Makers' Market selling their own brand of wholesome, tasty dill pickles.
Product snapshot: Baker's Life 85% Lower Carb Bread
Low carb foods are all the go at the moment. Whether you're following a "keto" diet, a low carb program or just want to reduce your carbs, bread is the one food that most people find hard to live without. That's why we're taking a look at this "85% Lower Carb" bread.
Product Snapshot: Veggie Chips
We're always being told to eat more vegetables, so veggie chips like lentil crisps or sweet potato chips seem like the answer to all of our problems - right? But are these snacks really healthier than the average potato chip? Or is it all just another marketing ploy? After all, potatoes and corn are vegetables! Here I've looked at three popular veggie chips you would find for sale at your local supermarket in the health food aisle, and compared them with regular potato chips.
Product Review: Messy Monkeys
Launched in mid-2017, the Messy Monkeys range is a range of snack foods suitable for children. They claim to be lunch box friendly (so no nuts), gluten-free and good for them.
You've probably noticed the first in this series at your local supermarket. They are the little Messy Monkeys packs of whole grain snack bites. These snacks made the finalist list in the children's nutrition range of the World Innovation Awards 2018 in the UK.
This post has been sponsored by Freedom Foods.
Hemp seeds now here!
Move over linseed. Step aside chia. In Australia, hemp seeds have now been approved for consumption and you'll soon see them everywhere. I predict they will quickly take their place alongside linseed and chia. They truly are superstar seeds that have a real nutrition benefit in the form of plant omega-3. For both farming and nutrition reasons, I've long been a fan of hemp so am pleased that – after years of being prohibited – they have finally been given the nod.
Product Review: New Barley+ products
Back in 2009 I wrote about cereals made with the new BarleyMax grain. Then they were tough and often looked over-baked or dark-brown in colour. Since then, they've come a long way and are now made by Freedom Foods so I was asked to take another look at them. Here's what I found.
This post has been sponsored by Barley+ and Freedom Foods.
Product Snapshot Coca Cola No Sugar
Really? Yet another sugar-free version of the famous multimillion dollar Coca Cola brand? This is attempt No 4 at a no-sugar variety – following Diet Coke, Coke Zero, and the sugar-reduced-but-still-sweetened, Coke Life.
So the multimillion dollar question is - why release another fizzy drink containing no sugar? What are the differences? Does this newest one really taste THAT much better? We did a blind mini taste-test of Zero, Diet and this new No Sugar to find out.
Book Review: Short Cuts to Glory with Matt Okine
Subtitled The easy beginner's guide for Australian cooks, it's probably a good one to hand to your offspring as they head off to their new, independent lives away from home.
Product Snapshot: HermanBrot Low-carb Bread
I stumbled over this loaf in my IGA supermarket at Drummoyne in Sydney's inner west. I don't go there all that often. There it was, sitting at the start of the bread section, screaming out to me via its bright yellow and red colours on the label. Is this yet another "lower-carb bread" (there have been lots lately)? Does this taste as terrible as most lower-carb products do? Is this a bread a dietitian would be happy to recommend? Read on to find out the answers to these and more.
Product Snapshot: Spud Lite Potatoes with 25 per cent less carbs
A potato with 25 per cent LESS carbs? Does this mean they are low GI also? Would they be suitable for people with diabetes? And how do they taste? In this Snapshot, we taste test these new potatoes on offer via Woolworths supermarkets.
Product Review: Alpine Heart Breads
Can your daily bread help lower your cholesterol? This is a big claim so I was pleased to be offered the chance to taste-test two little-known loaves of bread and put them through the Foodwatch review system. Here's how we rated these new Alpine Breads sold under the label of Heart Fibre and Heart Wholemeal.
This post has been sponsored by by Alpine Breads.
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Fasts and fasting – religious and nutrition based
Every major religion has some sort of fast. In the 1960s, I grew up as a Catholic and the Lenten ritual of giving up something (for me it was sugar in my tea and coffee) and fasting was a normal part of the year. We also used to fast one hour before Mass so we could receive the sacrament of Holy Communion on an empty stomach. No meat was allowed on Fridays (which later morphed into only the Fridays of Lent). Here we examine the traditional fasts of major religions as well the newer nutrition-based fasts for weight loss. See if it's something you can manage …
What actually is ketosis? Is it good or bad for you?
Ketosis is when you push your body's metabolism to burn stored fat for energy instead of sugar. So how do you do it? And is it good for you?
What's better for weight loss and health? Low-carb or low-fat?
Recent studies have provided an interesting insight into the perennial 'dieters' dilemma' - "Low-carb OR low-fat?" Which is better for your health? Which is better for weight loss? The results are in, so let's take a look.
7 best vegetables to help you lose weight (with serving ideas)
Australia's Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) is back for 2017 and the theme is more healthy home cooking. That includes vegetables and salads! AHWW is an initiative of the Dietitians Association of Australia or DAA. Now in its tenth year, it aims to raise awareness of the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. Sounds great to me.
7 weight loss hacks to do NOW
Finding it hard to shed those extra kilos or pounds? New Year is traditionally a time for new beginnings so now is the ideal time to change your eating habits and the ways you exercise. It's all about eating better on less and getting more movement into your day. Here are my fave 7 tips and tricks to boost your metabolism, burn more energy and promote healthy weight loss
Your 7 best New Year resolutions for weight loss
It's that time of year when we all turn over a new leaf and decide to lose those last stubborn kilos/pounds, exercise each day, quit smoking, give up alcohol, and become more healthy. In January, it's a familiar mantra yet if done wisely can stay with you throughout the whole year.
Why the perfect diet might be no diet at all
Many women spend much of their lives going from one unsuccessful diet to another, convinced that they just haven't found the right one yet, or that they lack the willpower necessary to stick to one. But what if the problem is actually DIETING itself?
What is a 'Healthy Bounty Bar'? And how does it compare to the original?
Lately my social media feeds have been flooded with photos of 'sugar-free' sweet treats. Made popular by celebrity, Sarah Wilson, and her book 'I Quit Sugar', these recipes fill the hole left by traditional, sugar-containing sweets, chocolates, muffins and slices. Are they actually any better?
Diet review: South Beach Diet
Named after the celebrity-studded South Beach in Florida USA, the South Beach Diet promised to be easy and enjoyable with no suffering or deprivation. But once you read through the 14 days of the initial weight-stripping (Phase 1), you soon realize that it's a very restricted diet, only one degree better than Atkins. Will you lose weight on it? Absolutely, but not for the regime or combination of foodstuffs - simply because you're only taking in a meagre 4500 kJ/1070 cals per day!
Diet review: The Low GI Diet
The Low GI Diet won't eliminate all your carbs but it does make you think about choosing 'smart carbs' to help your weight loss efforts. Legumes, pasta, grainy breads and the right types of cereal, rice and snacks are preferred over white bread and refined cereals.
It's based on the Glycaemic Index (GI) concept which says that low GI carbs are digested and absorbed much more slowly and so last longer in your system. It was originally a concept for diabetes but now has advantages for dieters too.
Diet review: Can't Lose Weight? You could have Syndrome X.
Sandra Cabot's book Can't Lose Weight? You could have Syndrome X promises help for those struggling to shed weight. However, it's no magic bullet - you will still have to exercise and change the way you eat. Is it helpful or is it just another fad diet? Here's my review...
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Q. What's the difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero?
A. At first glance, Diet Coke and Coke Zero appear to be identical. Both contain no kilojoules (Calories) and no sugar. Both are artificially sweetened with (the same amount) of aspartame and acesulfame K and therefore have the same 'sweetness'.
Eat to beat gastro and diarrhoea
A clear fluid diet is the best form of treatment for gastro and tummy upsets. It is the "lightest" type of diet, designed to place as little strain as possible on the digestive tract. It is NOT nutritionally adequate and should be followed only for a strictly limited time e.g. two or three days but no more than a week.
7 types of sugar - which is healthier?
Last week on the radio, the announcer asked me if there was a 'good' sugar – one that would satisfy her sweet tooth but that was 'healthier' than regular white sugar. She figured if there were 'good' carbs and 'bad' carbs there must be some sugars that would get the nod of approval from nutritionists.
Sugar - why quitting sugar guarantees you'll lose weight
Sugar. It's been labelled "deadly", "addictive", "toxic", "sweet poison" and blamed for the rise in global obesity in recent years." Get rid of the white toxin from your diet and you'll free up your body to drop those excess kilos" (or so say anti-sugar campaigners Sarah Wilson, David Gillespie and Robert Lustig). Here are the three real reasons why I believe quitting sugar helps you lose weight.
How to convert sodium to salt (and salt to sodium)
Nutritionists suggest we cut back on salt but it's sodium you'll see listed on food labels and on any recommended daily intakes. So what's the difference and how can you convert sodium into salt? And vice versa?
Nutella. The full (correct) list of ingredients
Have you ever tried to find the exact list of ingredients for Nutella online? The identical one that appears on its label - in descending order from the first (largest ingredient by weight) to the last ingredient, as required by food law? Well, you won't find it! Here's the hoop-la I went through to discover exactly what the ingredients in Nutella are and why Nutella is not good for your kids.
Eat to beat gallstones
Gallstones, small hard "rocks" of cholesterol and calcium, can block the tubes that drain the gallbladder. This blockage causes inflammation of the gallbladder or of the bile drainage tubes. Once this happens you experience terrible pain or colic, fever and even jaundice (skin turns yellow). Here's what you can do about it.
What does 8,700 kilojoules look like?
8,700 is a magic number in nutrition. It's the number of kilojoules (kJ) that is the "average" intake for adults in Australia, if the surveys are correct. It's widely used as a benchmark figure and as the basis of food labels such as the Percent Daily Intake values. Recently kilojoules have appeared on fast food menu boards and they use 8,700 as the yardstick to assess their foods against. Here's my take on it.
How to convert kilojoules to Calories
Just like yards became metres and pounds became grams, so Calories have become kilojoules. Kilojoules are the metric equivalent of Calories and have replaced Calories in Australia and many other metric countries. Yet they're very confusing, especially to my US visitors who have always only known Calories (lucky for me, I grew up with Calories then had to learn kilojoules!)
Q. What's the difference between fish oil and cod liver oil?
Fish oil and cod liver oil are two different oils even though they both come from fish and have a similar fatty acid profile.
Top 100 polyphenols. What are they and why are they important?
There are heaps of websites and food packs out there that try to compare this super food to that one. Depending on which testing method is used, you'll see sites and ads proclaiming that blueberries have more antioxidants than red wine; that goji has more than blueberries; that pomegranate juice has more than tea; and that dark chocolate is up there with all of them.
= Recipes =
Oven Baked Chicken and Quinoa
This dish is the perfect example of something you can #CookAhead or #CookOnceEatTwice. It combines wholegrains, lean protein and a variety of vegetables into one fuss-free meal. It's delicious eaten on the day, but can also be enjoyed the day after.
I've used taco seasoning as most brands will be a blend of cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and dried herbs. This saves you the trouble of having to individually add these spices. However, make your choice carefully many brands have sugar as one of the first three ingredients! The best we could find was Masterfoods where sugar was the 7th ingredient. They all also contain salt. Old El Paso salt-reduced had the lowest salt count but of the "regular" varieties Masterfoods was the lowest.
Lentil-mince Bolognaise
This is an easy way to downsize your portions of meat as you use HALF the mince and boost the flavour and filling power with lentils. It's a plant-based recipe that works - it adds fibre and slowly-digested carbs plus stretches the meat so it goes further. Plus it's a hearty dish to cook when the weather is cold outside.
Roasted Broccoli and Brown Rice Salad with Feta
This delicious and nutty salad makes for a satiating vegetarian meal, or can be served as a side to any grilled meat or salmon. Plus the combination of all the ingredients provides a variety of textures and a nice crunch, so you really get to enjoy your meal! The garlic roasted broccoli is also pretty addictive and might just convert any broccoli-hater into an avid consumer. We like to make double the recipe so we have a side salad for dinner and a few work-friendly lunches throughout the week.
Salmon Poke Bowls
Anything in a bowl is on trend now. Here's a favourite dietitian Sophie Feng has created based on salmon - you choose whether you go with the raw or the cooked fillets if that's what you prefer and are used to.
My Vegetable Fried Rice
Here is a great way to use up any extra vegetables hanging around in your refrigerator and make fried rice healthier. It's a mix-and-match recipe so feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand or what your family likes. I find you can add almost anything from capsicum to cabbage.
For meat eaters, it's nice to throw in a cup of diced, cooked chicken pieces with the peas at the end to create a complete one-dish dinner.
My trick: cook the rice ahead and allow it to cool (or use leftover rice). I've used brown but the brown-haters won't notice once the dark sauces are added!
Spiced Root Vegetable & Red Lentil Soup
Just because the temperature has dropped, doesn't mean our diet has to suffer. The cooler months can offer a huge variety of nourishing and hearty, veg-packed meals to keep us healthy through winter. This delicious soup is one such offering. Full of nutrient-rich root vegetables, abundant in vitamins, minerals and fibre, and lentils which provide a good source of plant protein. It's the perfect way to get a big dose of nourishment in the colder months and makes a filling meal in its own right, or you can have it as a starter to warm you up before a lighter meal.
Tzatziki dip and sauce
Here's my idea of a quick 'sauce' that can be dolloped over slow-cooked lamb or barbecued lamb cutlets. It also really lifts roasted eggplant to a whole new level. What's more with yoghurt as the star, it's also healthy and easy. I like recipes that require a minimal amount of effort and don't chain me to the kitchen for hours. This is definitely one of those!
Lemony Lentil Soup
Dietitian Caroline Trickey says she enjoys demonstrating this recipe in her cooking classes as it is a firm favourite of hers and so easy to make. The soup is delicious just as it is, but with the addition of the olive oil and lemon juice on top, the flavours are intensified. Based on the classic Greek lentil soup but with a lot more vegetables this is a hearty soup you won't regret making!
Quinoa, cranberry, parsley and cucumber salad
Use quinoa as the base but enliven it with the stronger flavours of cranberries, mint, parsley, onion and pistachio nuts. It's a winner!


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Thanks to the MC Hammer Gangnam Style mash up on this week's American Music Awards, Hammer pants are hot again. The 90s hip hop icon joined viral sensation PSY in Los Angeles and performed a medley which included PSY's 'Gangnam Style' and MC Hammer's classic 'Too Legit.' While at first glance it seemed like Hammer was wearing a simple black and white suit, once the dance moves got into full swing, his "hammer pants" (also known as harem pants or parachute pants), were front and center.
Hammer pants are tapered at the ankle but otherwise baggy and feature a low crotch. A dancer's movement is amplified while wearing these pants, as was on display during the MC Hammer Gangnam Style at the American Music Awards.
90s Hip-Hop Fashion
Mod Monochromatic Fashion
MC Hammer-Inspired Kicks
MC Hammer to Outdance YouTube?
Reviving Harem Pants


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The Gnu C++ compiler seems to define
__cplusplus to be
#include <iostream>
int main() {
std::cout << __cplusplus << std::endl;
This prints
1 with gcc in standard c++ mode, as well as in C++0x mode, with gcc 4.3.4, and gcc 4.7.0.
The C++11 FDIS says in "16.8 Predefined macro names [cpp.predefined]" that
The name
__cplusplusis defined to the value 201103L when compiling a C++ translation unit. (Footnote: It is intended that future versions of this standard will replace the value of this macro with a greater value. Non-conforming com- pilers should use a value with at most five decimal digits.)
The old std C++03 had a similar rule.
Is the GCC deliberatly setting this to
1, because it is "non-conforming"?
By reading through that list I thought that I could use
__cplusplus to check in a portable way if I have a C++11 enabled compiler. But with g++ this does not seem to work. I know about the
...EXPERIMENTAL... macro, but got curious why g++ is defining
__cplusplus this way.
My original problem was switch between different null-pointer-variants. Something like this:
#if __cplusplus > 201100L
# define MYNULL nullptr
# define MYNULL NULL
Is there a simple and reasonably portable way to implement such a switch?


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Thanks KEITH for pointing out some digital glitches (WATCH OUT FOR THE DIGITAL GLITCH) on the John Lennon birthday mix episode of THE VINYL SHELF from a few weeks back. Here's an upgrade for anyone who cares and a fresh link for those that didn't get to check it out in the first place!
Monday, October 24, 2011
UPGRADE LINK for VINYL SHELF October 9 BEATLES/JOHN LENNON Mix
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Southern Lithoplate And Ogden Newspapers Ink Technology Pact
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Press release from the issuing companyWAKE FOREST, N.C. (June 11, 2008) -- Edward A. "Trip" Casson III, Chairman and CEO of Southern Lithoplate, Inc., today said, "We are proud to announce a CtP partnership agreement with our long-standing partner, Ogden Newspapers, Inc." Under the agreement, the Wheeling, W.Va.-based media company will deploy Southern Lithoplate's CtP Alliance solution of TIGER V(R) violet CtP consumables with ECRM NEWSMatic 250 CtP devices and Presteligence's NewsXtreme workflow in 12 newspaper production sites across the United States throughout the rest of the year.
Today's announcement represents the culmination of a company-wide transition from conventional prepress production to an all-digital workflow that Ogden Newspapers launched in July 2005. At that time, a similar pact led to the implementation at 12 production sites of thermal CtP devices utilizing VIPER 830(R) thermal lithoplates. Ogden Newspapers' continued relationship with Southern Lithoplate supports integrated digital prepress production within the Ogden Newspapers organization that has been made possible by the Southern Lithoplate CtP Alliance. Ogden Newspapers is poised to complete the transition to CtP with Southern Lithoplate's violet platforms being supported with 100 percent group commitment to Southern Lithoplate. This new violet partnership program is in tandem with the already existing VIPER 830(R) thermal CtP consumables program.
As part of the new agreement, Southern Lithoplate will direct the system installation and integration at 12 Ogden Newspapers group properties of violet-laser newspaper CtP platesetters manufactured by ECRM Imaging Systems and NewsXtreme workflow management systems from Presteligence, Inc.
A fourth-generation, family-owned company, Ogden Newspapers publishes 40 daily newspapers, several weekly newspapers and shoppers in 12 states from Florida to upstate New York and as far west as Hawaii. Ogden Publications, Inc., an affiliated company based in Topeka, Kan., publishes several rural-lifestyle magazines, including such well-known titles as Grit, Capper's and Mother Earth News.
ECRM, a global leader in imaging technologies for the graphic communications industry with headquarters in Tewksbury, Mass., joined the Southern Lithoplate CtP Alliance for Violet CtP earlier this year. Southern Lithoplate is marketing ECRM's lineup of MAKO series fully automatic and semiautomatic newspaper CtP solutions. Most recently, the MAKO NEWSmatic HS plus platesetter had its North American debut at NEXPO 2008 in April.
Presteligence has been a member of the Southern Lithoplate CtP Alliance since 2006. The industry-leading workflow software developer is based in Canton, Ohio.
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The philosopher Plato was a dualist. He said life had two radically different parts. One was the trivial world of our senses and the other was the transcendental, abstract world of forms and ideas.
The consensus mind set of our species is contaminated with similar dualities. For example, the gulf between the so-called "separate self" and the so-called "external world" (i.e., that from which the separate self is separate).
This belief is still nearly universal in the human mind set, even though it is beyond absurd. For example, there's the philosophical toy of when a tree falls in the forest and there's no one to hear it, is there any sound?
Well, in the first place this isn't a "toy" question and it isn't even a paradox, because when asked with sophistication, is it self evident that the answer is categorically no.
Think of it like this. When a tree falls in the forest and there isn't any life form (it certainly doesn't have to be human) with an auditory nervous system which transacts with vibrating air, there is no sound. Indeed, "sound" and "hearing" are two different aspects of the same phenomenon. No one "hears" sound, since hearing/sound is a unity.
More radically, the same is true for the visible world which never exists unless a life form with an optical nervous system is keyed into some interval of the electromagnetic spectrum. Succinctly put, your don't view the view, since the view IS the view.
Again, it must be emphasized that the above is not toy talk, hopeless paradoxes, or empty intellectualizing. It is (or should be) the self evident truth of things. The larger moral is that it proves the alleged duality between humans and nature is utter nonsense. The empirical world we live in (a bad way to say it) is the world our species "evokes", and this in turn is a beautiful reminder that the Universe is our home. We are necessary "participants" -- not "visitors".
OK, enough philosophy/science.
All of the above was intended to be a thoughtful (and hopefully interesting) way to introduce a very different duality. We can say this several ways. We can borrow the appearance/reality distinction of Plato or use an ancient image from the Orient and talk about the Veil of Maya which "covers" (at least mentally) the ultimate truth of things.
In any event, the human condition is PROFOUNDLY divided into two unimaginably different worlds.
The first world is the one probably 98% of the human race is semi-consciously "living" in. Note, living was in quotes, because this first world is what the Buddha called Dukha (anguish) and it is an endless vale of tears. The supreme lie of our species is that the world practically all of us are living in isn't a world of broken hearts, bodies, and minds.
But is this being exaggeratedly "negative"? Thinking precisely that it is what keeps the game going, because the only way billions of life forms would submit to chronic abuse and even genocide is to become a species of "enablers" who never see the elephant in the living room (that wonderful image from family systems theory).
However, the Buddhist take on life is not the issue here for all its sublime wisdom.
No, the issue is The Beast.
And the Beast is what? To begin with, The Beast is the second world. It is the TRUE REALITY behind the systematically suicidal "first world", i.e., the world of politics, TV sitcoms, three jobs, lost health insurance, a raped and murdered Mother Nature, broken health, and world wide genocide of the working class.
The infinite tragedy is that nearly every human being alive thinks the first world is the ONLY world. This is as good as it gets, and nirvana is keeping up with your credit cards (even as the interest keeps rising and rising). Hey, this is it; this is life; this is reality. End of conversation.
Ah, but what about the "second world"? What about The Beast, because if extraterrestrials are monitoring us, they know with absolute certainty that the Earth is the Kingdom of The Beast. They probably don't even acknowledge all of rest of us (even though they may pity us), because they know what's on "this" side of the veil is us, i.e., around 6 billion infinitely brainwashed human cattle and creatures so far beyond being "suckers" we don't even have a word for it.
So, back to The Beast, back to Reality. And The Beast is what? That question is easy. The Beast is a hellish stew of mentally ill religious fanatics, the lunatic right wing fringe of every county on the Earth, and parasitical, vampire elites (Paris Hilton comes to mind and, of course, the Bush Royal Family which is all of a piece with the Saudi Royal Family, etc.).
However, the "quantitative" thing about The Beast is that it is made up of very few humans, since relatively few of us can be multimillionaires and multimillionaires. Hence, this is a very, very select "club".
And The Beast relates to human cattle how? Well, for openers there is now abundant evidence (do a search) that The Beast is committing systematic genocide all over the planet since they want to wean out about two billion human cattle. Think of Africa and the "induced" epidemic of aids by white Europeans.
What else? Well, The Beast may be roughly 1% of the human race, but they have 95% (or more) of the wealth of the planet. In other words, The Beast is made up of literal Greek Gods of wealth and power -- Kings and Queens, really, even though they try not to use those words anymore.
So two worlds. One subjugated, systematically murdered, and turned into walking blood banks for the vampire elites. The other, a world of ASTRONOMICAL WEALTH beyond the dreams of Midas.
However, The Beast isn't only living in a world of God-like wealth; it is also seething with putrescent religious fanatics. And that horrific combination is probably nowhere so much in evidence on the planet as the lunatic right wing fringe of Israel. Hey, how much longer are we going to keep our lips sewed together about these infinitely righteous, billionaire psychopaths? Of course, it also should be added that these monsters do not now and never have spoken for the entire State of Israel.
The most loathsome thing about religious fanaticism (for ALL religions -- no exceptions) is that they so comfortably turn all the rest of the human race into expendable slugs.
We saw this over and over again during the anti-Christ Bush years, when the "religious right" made it tragically clear they believed Muslims to be subhuman filth. The surest symptom of psychotic religious fanatics (and we should keep in mind that these people are certifiably psychotic), is their joyful murder in the name of God.
The "religion" word usually has two meanings. Institutional religions are strictly businesses and religious fanatics are out patients from hell. Proof? People who actively massacre hundreds of thousands of other people "in the name of God" are evil incarnate.
The point that's being groped for here is almost impossible to get our minds around because it is the TRUE REALITY of the Earth and this true reality is a reality of virtually cosmic evil.
EVIL is the God of this planet; it is the "second world" which we (the first world) cope with only with pitiful denial and stupidity.
Well, that may be, but what options does the "other" 98% of the human race have?
That question is a measure of our pathetic and MASSIVE conditioning. How can we even ask such an insect-like question? The truth of things is screaming in our face 24/7. It's not that most of the human race, at least on some level of consciousness (however dim), doesn't have an almost ESP sense of The Beast. That's not the issue, even though the denial is so dense you have to cut it with a knife.
No, the "issue" is what the bloody hell do we DO about it?
Well, that question may have literally hundreds of answers, but ONE ANSWER utterly dominates them all. And it's so simple even barnyard animals know the answer.
Put it like this. The mythologist Joseph Campbell used to talk about following your bliss. A beautiful man with beautiful intuitions, but for what we're talking about now, Joe is irrelevant.
However, to rephrase his saying, the answer is FOLLOW YOUR RAGE, because if several billion human beings "follow their rage" about these tiny enclaves of Greek Gods, the outcome will be inevitable. And this tsunami of rage will totally transcend politics (a game invented by and for the elites).
The point is not to feel bound by someone else's "game rules". In THIS game the only rules are OUR rules. We don't have to "answer to" the abstract structures (financial, political, religious, etc.) which have for millennia protected The Beast.
To HELL with politics. To HELL with religion. To hell with ANYTHING that gets in our way. We must unleash a hurricane of rage that will literally annihilate (whatever that means!) The Beast.
The alternative is to continue our Duh, submissive, sitcom, blood bank existence.
One last shot. The subtle point is we must TRANSCEND the social game rules which enslave the human race, and the only thing that can and will do that is to FOLLOW OUR RAGE.
And don't forget, The Beast (remember Africa, remember Israel/Palestine, remember New Orleans, etc.) is already killing us off by the millions.
And oh yes, it helps to remember 9/11 -- the ultimate and treasonous desecration of The Beast.
We didn't start this "war", but we absolutely have to FINISH it. The mathematically exact bottom line is will The Beast destroy the human species (and of course, itself as well), or will the human species destroy The Beast?
We aren't slugs, we aren't cattle, and we aren't blood banks. We are children of the universe and it's time to once and for all claim our birthright -- WHATEVER THE COST!
Viva the human race.
W. Christopher Epler (Bill)
ps A good bumper sticker would be: SPECIES RAGE or SPECIES EXTINCTION.


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Spectacular coral reefs and warm sandy beaches make Lily Beach a perfect place for a restful holiday, a fun family gathering or a romantic getaway. This all inclusive resort offers a Platinum Plan package that will cover VIP lounge access, premium wines, meals and drinks at the bars, a beach-side cooling box, snorkelling equipment, two excursions per person per stay and more! Once you complete your luxury beach stay get ready for bright Dubai city.
Carlton Palace Hotel is perfect choice for that. This is a tower of elegance and luxury, the Carlton Palace Hotel offers Arabian hospitality, superb service and sophisticated style. The hotel adjoins the Al Dana Shopping Centre, which hosts some of the most popular names in style and fashion.
- At Carlton Palace Hotel, Guests can relax and soak up the sun by the hotel's delightful rooftop swimming pool, whilst enjoying fine views of the city and beyond
- All Inclusive luxury at Lily Beach, with excursions, snorkelling equipment, premium drinks and more included in the Platinum All Inclusive plan
- Lily Beach is loved for its pure white sands, verdant green palms and turquoise waters, teeming with marine life, with access to 40 dive sites
Included flights
UK Departure
- Departs: london
- Arrives: male, Maldives
- Departs: male, Maldives
- Arrives: dubai, United Arab Emirates
Return Flight
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- Arrives: london
Lily Beach
- Beach Villa
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- unrivalled location on Maldives' ari atoll
- Shoes have no place at Lily Beach
- First Luxury platinum plan resort in the maldives
Escape to a Platinum All Inclusive tropical island paradise of pristine beaches, translucent waters and colourful corals reef at Lily Beach Resort and Spa. This newly refurbished resort is tucked away on Huvahendhoo Island in the South Ari Atoll and offers the ideal combination of relaxation, excitement and romance. Enjoy an excellent range of leisure activities from water sports and tennis to scuba diving and snorkeling. Kids will love the resort's two swimming pools and the games on offer at the Turtles at Huvahendhoo kids' club. Amidst all this fun you'll find an oasis of tranquillity and rejuvenation at the Tamara Spa which is set over the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon. Those guests seeking pure relaxation can soak up the sun on the white sands of the beach. Those looking to explore further afield can take an island hopping excursion to the surrounding islands. Lily Beach Resort & Spa offers the ideal Maldives holiday experience for couples and families alike.
This was our third visit to Lily Beach and it was as beautiful as ever. The food variety is fantastic and the specialist restaurant fantastic. Many of the staff are the same and the spa is second to none. Getting on the seaplane is a great experience and the free cigs in the bars unusual. The kids...
Alison Webster reviewing Lily Beach (08-Aug-2014)
Carlton Palace Hotel
- Superior
- Bed and Breakfast
- Deluxe hotel in the heart of Dubai's city centre
- Rooftop swimming pool with sun deck
- Enchanting culinary delights from three restaurants
A tower of elegance and luxury, the Carlton palace hotel offers Arabian hospitality, superb service and sophisticated style. Whether your visit is for business or leisure, this hotel is ideally situated. Located on the prestigious Al Maktoum Street, the hotel offers easy access to the Dubai International Airport, the main business districts and important landmarks. The hotel also adjoins the Al Dana Shopping Centre, which houses some of the most popular names in style and fashion. After a busy day of shopping, sightseeing or work, relax and enjoy the views by the rooftop swimming pool or work out at the Nautilus Health Club. The hotel features a choice of restaurants offering everything from Lebanese to Tahitian cuisine and 'The Sketch' serves contemporary fusion cuisine and refreshing cocktails. The Carlton palace hotel offers an oasis of opulence in the heart of Dubai.
Excellent hotel. The staff were very attentive and couldn't do enough for you. Room really clean.
Jacqueline Gillian Brook reviewing Carlton Palace Hotel (23-Oct-2015)
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Paper, print media and biomaterials
|Degree awarded : Master
|Location : GRENOBLE - Campus
Available as :
|Graduation year : Bac + 5
|Tuition fees : University fees
|Graduation level : Level I
|Duration : 2 years
Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Science and Graphic Arts
To integrate a Master 1, you must have a degree level 3 or equivalent.
To integrate a Master 2, you must hold a Master 1 or equivalent.
The Master SGM - Biorefinery and Biomaterials Course is open to French and foreign students.
→ Access in M1 or M2 depending on the level, in initial or in-service training.
→ Access to M1 by regular registration in Master.
→ M2 access open to holders of an M1 in chemistry, biochemistry, processes, polymer materials or equivalent level.
→ M2 year in apprenticeship training.
English: CEFR B2 level required.
French: CEFR B2 level required.
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
→ I-MEP2 Doctoral School
Engineering - Materials, Mechanics, Environment, Energetics, Processes, Production
Written by Anne Pandolfi
Date of update January 16, 2019


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This versatile dish is ideal for large holiday celebrations either as a main or a side dish. In this simplified recipe, the ground spices provide all the flavour for an exceptional meal that can be quickly and easily prepared.
1 lb (500 g) Ontario top sirloin, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon, nutmeg
2 tbsp (30 mL) oil
2 cups (500 mL) julienne carrots
2 tbsp (30 mL) oil, divided
1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped onion
1 cup (250 mL) basmati rice
1 cup (250 mL) beef broth
1 cup (250 mL) water
Fresh sprigs of cilantro
Toasted pine nuts
In bowl, combine beef, garlic, turmeric, cardamom, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and oil. Stir until well combined and the beef is evenly coated. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or covered in the refrigerated for up to one day.
In large deep skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium high heat. Brown beef on all sides; toss in carrots and cook one minute. Transfer to plate. Add remaining oil to skillet and sauté onions until golden. Add rice, stirring until all coated with oil and starting to crackle, about one minute. Pour in beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in beef and carrot mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving sprinkled with cilantro and pine nuts (if desired).
Makes 4 servings.
Per Serving: about 510 cal, 25 g pro, 23 g total fat (5 g sat fat), 55 g carb, 4 g fibre, 55 mg chol, 120 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 25%, calcium 4%, vit A 180%, vit C 10%.
Source: www.makeitontariobeef.ca


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Grace Study-Women of the Word led by Mallory BriggsBegins March 28, 2018
How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible?
Offering a clear and concise plan to help women go deeper in their study of Scripture, this 8-week study will equip you to engage God's Word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.
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Renewable Energy Source At Your Doorstep
An energy source that is cheap and never-ending. Ideal, isn't it? Who'd not want such in their doorsteps? Definitely not me. Perhaps you can say the same thing about you either. Not only would you be able to save hundreds and thousands of dollars annually from electricity bill, you'd even help the environment by having one more head not dependent on fossil fuels.
Many nations have already seen their advantage. Many among those have already started maximizing the potential of these renewable energy sources. Your community may not have started yet with the harnessing of natural energy source, but don't let this stop you. You, yourself could already start in your own home.
For residential areas, one of the easiest and best renewable energy source would be solar energy. Especially among those places where there is an abundant sunlight, this is a good way to generate electricity for your household. There are many ways to harness solar energy, but the most common one is through solar panels. Solar panels may be perceived as expensive due to its rarity and not being readily available to the market. But if you are going to calculate its long-term cost and effect, you will realize that you are investing for a long-term and much bigger savings.
So how do this work?
You can outsource for reliable solar panels. You may not be able to buy this at your local Home Depot, but you can scout the internet for them. The Internet is a good source of information so one way or another, you can find a company that is able to give you the panels you need. You can situate them into a strategic position where they can be directly hit by the sun's rays. It could be a garden, a lawn, or even the roof. You can also consider attaching these to your garage doors if it is a place in your house that receives the most sunlight. You can check out with your garage door specialists on the probability of this, and buy garage parts online if they can help you attach these panels to your doors.
Take note that if you are going to choose the roof to put your panels, solar roofs are already available. These function the same way as solar panels the way they process the harnessed energy and transform them into electricity that can power the appliances in a household. The only difference is that the panels here are already integrated into the shingles of the roof.
It is important to seek the assistance of professionals for fixing the wiring of your solar panels to be able to integrate it properly with your current at home. If this is not properly synced, your solar power may not work. Ensure also that the number of solar panels you have is capable of supplying the power needed by the appliances you have. All of this information can be supplied by your technicians.
There is no doubt that renewable energy source is the best way to save and to help the environment today. Let's all start saving. Give solar power a chance today and generate more savings for your household in the future.
Why Invest In Wind Energy
The effects of climate change are much more felt at this point. This is why it is vital to invest in infrastructure for renewable energy sources.
One of the best sources of energy is wind power. The BBC reports that wind is created by the giant convection currents in our atmosphere which is produced due to the heat that is released by the sun. Wind is clean energy as opposed to coal and gas which are unsustainable energy sources and have harmful effects to the environment.
A typical car running on gasoline releases at least 20 pounds of carbon dioxide per one gallon of gas. This means that it can actually emit about six tons of carbon per year. Now, what if a car needs exhaust repair in Phoenix? How much more carbon dioxide it emits, right?
This example underlies the need to look for renewable energy sources such as wind power. Here are the reasons why this energy source is sustainable and earth-friendly:
1. Wind energy is naturally replenished.
As long as the sun is shining, there will always be wind energy that can be generated. This means that this type of energy is renewable and clean.
2. Wind energy is eco-friendly.
This type of energy does not release greenhouse gases and does not pollute the land, water and air. This is why this is referred to as green energy. With wind energy also comes the reduction of overdependence on oil and coal and even fossil fuels.
3. Wind energy is cheap.
While the installation itself of wind turbines may be expensive in itself, this is nothing compared to the costs required in drilling for oil and gas and fossil fuels. At the same time, the cost for the construction of these wind turbines are also offset by the very low operational costs. There is virtually zero to minimal maintenance required in the maintenance of wind turbines.
4. Wind energy does not take up much space.
You do not need a lot of land to build a facility of wind turbines. A large turbine can in fact already provide for the needs of 600 homes. Turbines can even be built on land that can serve various purposes. For example, a turbine can be built on a farm land or an agricultural land and it will not affect the land. Some countries even offer tax breaks on the installation of wind turbines and other renewable energy sources which are definitely helpful.
5. Wind energy can help local economies.
With the installation of wind turbines in rural areas, the cost of electricity is lowered and people tend to benefit as businesses boom, more economic opportunities open up, among others. Some countries with individual citizens or cooperatives owning wind turbines even allow them to sell their excess electricity to private companies, adding to their income. Also, the presence of wind turbines can create more jobs for community members. In fact, research shows that wind energy may bring 66 percent more jobs compared to unsustainable power sources.
Welcome to Renewable Energy Information Network (REIN)
Renewable Energy is the hottest trend at present. Not only does it provide an alternative source of power without the presence of expensive cost, it is also abundant in nature. One could just install solar panels on their garage doors to harness solar energy, and transform it into the power that could be used to light the household. Very accessible and easy. Not to mention, cheaper in a long run.
One of the main barriers prevailing renewable energy technologies introduction in Bangladesh is the information barrier. Decision makers, educational institutions and local companies have so far little or no access to information about Renewable Energy (RE), their prospects, economics and technology. The Renewable Energy Information Network (REIN), being implemented under the Sustainable Rural Energy (SRE) project funded by UNDP and executed by Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), aims to remove the aforementioned barrier through an information platform with a comprehensive scope and long-term perspective.
REIN functions through it's web-based interface with renewable energy related information tailored specifically to meet the needs of the general public, enthusiasts, energy planners, project developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, students and all other relevant organizations & institutions in developing renewable energy projects and promotion of renewable energy utilization in Bangladesh. It is expected that especially schools and universities can immensely benefit from the information services provided by REIN.
Renewable energy in Bangladesh
Renewable energy resources are highly site specific. For assessment of renewables, availability of micro-climatic data is essential. Some of the Institutes and Universities are looking into all possible renewable energy that could sustain the livelihood of people in this country.
Some examples of renewable energy that are abundant in Bangladesh are as follows:
Bangladesh is situated between 20.30 – 26.38 degrees north latitude and 88.04 – 92.44 degrees east longitude which is an ideal location for solar energy utilization. There is bright prospect for applications of solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in the country.
In Bangladesh, data from earlier measurements and analysis of upper air data by CWET India show that wind energy resource of Bangladesh is not good enough (>7 m/s) for grid connected wind parks [GEF 2001]. But, small wind turbines can be installed in the coastal regions of the country.
Bangladesh is a riverine country with three main rivers (1) Ganges (2) Brahmaputra and (3) Jamuna. Numerous rivers flow across the country which are mostly tributaries of these main rivers. This implies that there is a limited potential of small hydro power plants in the hilly regions and existing irrigational canal systems in the country.
Biomass in the most significant energy source in Bangladesh which accounts for 65% of the total final energy consumption in Bangladesh. The main sources of biomass fuels are – (a) Trees -woodfuels, twigs, leaves, plant residues (b) Agricultural Residues – paddy husk, bran, bagasse, jute stick etc. and (c) Livestock -animal dung. Waste-to-energy project should be given serious contemplation which will not only provide electricity, but also reduce the overwhelming waste disposal problems of metropolitan cities of the country.
Bangladesh has got 710 km long coastal belt along the Bay of Bengal. Among the main marine energy resources, Tidal power can be harnessed in the near future if they become technically and commercially viable option.
Geothermal energy is the natural heat of the Earth. It is a renewable source of energy if the exploration process don't hamper the ecosystem or emit greenhouse gases. There is a known hot salt water spring, known as Labanakhya, in Bangladesh at 5 kilometer to the north of Sitakunda (40 kilometer from Chittagong). Possibility of extracting energy from this site or any other unknown sites can be investigated by Satellite Remote Sensing or Physical Surveys.
These resources are the ones needed to be developed to improve further the lives of the Bangla people.


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|14 Jan 2009
Windows 7 Build 7100 32-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit
Acronis Disk Director
Okay, just a note for everyone, just in case: do not try to install Acronis OS Selector (part of Disk Director) from within Windows 7. First, it will not detect your Windows 7 installation. Second, when I disabled it again it completely ruined my Master Boot Record.
It took me more than two hours to recover the Master Boot Record. Acronis and Microsoft made it very difficult for me to fix it The bootmgr.exe was totally gone. Then the Vista (the original boot manager was from Vista) recovery DVD somehow set a Dell Diagnostics partition to boot up and my Vista and 7 installations were seen by the recovery DVD, but bootrec.exe didn't recognize them. I tried everything to fix the MBR with bcdedit.exe and it looked good, but somehow it still booted the Dell partition. I ended up using GParted Live on an MP3 player, lol, since I had no USB stick laying around! I could set the boot flag to my Vista drive again and after that the Vista recovery DVD recognized everything and the Startup Repair finally did it's job!
Sorry, for the details, but if this happens to you, then you know how to fix that stuff now
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|14 Jan 2009
I can confirm that there is a problem. I installed director, I had already Acronis True image. I thought little of it until I decided to make an updated image. I used the pure image autoboot disk, and it said it would take 6 hours (after sitting doing nothing for about 5 minutes. From my previous 30 to 40 minutes, this was ridiculous. Even after uninstaling Director, and reinstalling True Image, I found heavy delays in some areas of my computer. To cut a long story short, I looked around and found this: (It's free)
Free Drive Backup Express - disk backup software
I found it superb. For example, it can back up Vista, a mammoth installation, in 40 minutes. You can also make an autoboot disk - a very good fallback feature.
I regret forking out cash for Acronis now!!
|My System Specs
|14 Jan 2009
HI Davehc,
I use Paragon products, too - but that Express version is very limited.
You may like to check out the free version of Macrium to make images of partitions/drives.
It's small , fast , you can choose compression levels, schedule backups , mount an image and copy & paste back files rather than restore the whole image . It also makes a bootable cd of course.
Macrium Reflect Free Edition - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com
Hope it helps
|My System Specs
|15 Jan 2009
If you uninstall it which im guessing you did. Youll get an MBR3 error. There is a fix (lost the link) which you have to burn to a cd. Boot from it and follow instructions. After that (for me) youll have to repair your OS. Just boot up your OS disc and choose repair.
|My System Specs
|15 Jan 2009
Thanks Gilbert. I did it the hard way. I was having so many problems after that, I reformatted the whole computer, repartitioned and reinstalled my OS's.
(can't find that fix thogh - it would be interesting.
Thanks also, SWI2. I'll have a look at that.
|My System Specs
|15 Jan 2009
ill look for it
|My System Specs
|15 Jan 2009
I've just given that Macrium a whirl. It seems very good. Only minor complaint was that the default boot disk (Linux)you can make, only gave the restore option. The second choice (bart) was the one I found I needed - both restore and save.
Thanks a lot for the Heads up.
|My System Specs
|17 May 2009
I'm having real trouble with Acronis Disk Director. Whatever I do I just can't seem to be able to remove it from my system.
I managed to fix my MBR but I just can't get the program off my system. Every time I try and remove it it tells me it can't detect an OS... I at least managed to disable it now but I just want rid of it.
Does anyone know of a way to successfully uninstall it from Windows 7?
|My System Specs
|17 May 2009
Try running this free app. - it's brilliant - don't worry, it works great on 32 and 64 bit systems.
Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Uninstall Software, Remove Programs, Solve uninstall problems
Use the Advanced Scan, like this :
If that still doesn't get rid of it, try system restore to a point before you installed the Disk Selector.
|My System Specs
|17 May 2009
Phew finally got rid of it. That thing's been giving me a headache all night.
Had to use a restore point in the end because revo used the Acronis installer which was what was being difficult.
Thanks SIW2 maybe I can finally get on with that install :).
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My Career Story: Lim Teck Yin, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Sports Council
My CV
Current Role: CEO, Singapore Sports Council
Previous Roles:
Brigadier General in the Singapore Armed Forces
Commander, Army Training and Doctrine Command
Education: MSc (Management), Sloan Fellowship Masters Programme, London Business School
Date of Birth: 24th December 1962
GlobalSportsJobs: When was your big break in your career?
Lim Teck Yin: "Selection to higher command in the Singapore Army, leading to the promotion to Brigadier General."
GlobalSportsJobs: What was the best piece of career advice you ever received?
LTY: "To strive to achieve personal alignment with the organisation's purpose and values. Pay attention to learning, seek out a mentor and treat all with the respect they deserve and value the contributions that everyone brings to the table. There is nothing that we can achieve by ourselves.
GlobalSportsJobs: What was the biggest challenge or your most difficult decision of your career so far?
LTY: "To enable people to change (grow) or change the people. Whether dealing with senior leadership teams or looking at the potential of different groups of people within the organisation, I have always sought first to help everyone grow and change as the situation demanded, rather than to seek to change out the team. That does not always work out and the difficult decisions always revolve around when to change tack."
GlobalSportsJobs: Tell us about Singapore Sports Council (SSC), and what the latest news is in terms of your recruitment and expansion plans…
LTY: "The SSC is responsible for sports promotion and steering the development of critical sports infrastructure and capabilities in the sports ecosystem in Singapore. Last July, the SSC, together with our parent Ministry, initiated a master planning effort; Vision 2030, (See www.vision2030.sg) to chart the future direction for sports in Singapore. The final report will soon be submitted to the government and SSC will turn its attention to collaborating with our partners in Sporting Singapore to implement the recommendations."
GlobalSportsJobs: Does the SSC only look to appoint people from Singapore, or is the council looking further afield for some roles?
LTY: "SSC's staff comprises a myriad of nationalities, including Malaysia, Philippines, China, Canada and USA. We continue to look for people with the best job and organisation fit."
GlobalSportsJobs: You have been successful in a number of sports earlier in your life. How important do you believe it is for someone working in the sports industry to actually have a passion for sport?
LTY: "I think it is important to have a passion for people, and a deep appreciation for the power of sport in enriching lives."
GlobalSportsJobs: You have experienced life outside the sports industry – in the Army, for example. Do you believe it is helpful for someone looking for a career in the sports industry to also have experience from outside the sector?
LTY: "The richer the experiences that shape the lenses we use, the better. Many of the challenges and issues that we confront in our work in the sports industry require a multi-disciplinary approach to resolving them. I can therefore appreciate that the senior management team that I have with me in the SSC come from a wide range of backgrounds and industries in the private and public sectors."
GlobalSportsJobs: What would be your key piece of advice for someone starting out in the sports industry?
LTY: "Appreciate the country context that you find yourself in. The governments of most countries are deeply involved in the development of the sports industry in their respective countries, but the way each organises for success is quite different."
GlobalSportsJobs: What are your future career aspirations?
LTY: "To remain at the SSC for long enough to anchor the key ideas of Vision 2030 in the institutions and programmes that are built around it."