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While Xbox 360 users have had access to the "Stimulus Package" DLC of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for a while now, a release date for PS3 and PC users has also been announced, and it's May 4th.
Microsoft bought this "timed exclusivity" of the content from Activision for an undisclosed amount, giving their users more than 1 month's headstart in which to enjoy the Stimulus Package before other consoles got it. A new marketing tactic, this certainly gives Xbox 360 users a feeling of getting an "ahead-of-time" release, while other platform users will feel that they are getting "dated" content.
In the two weeks since its 30th March release, the DLC expansion has been downloaded by over 2 million Xbox 360 users. As you might remember, the launch was beset by numerous problems for users, caused by Microsoft releasing the game patch in the wrong sequence, i.e., after the DLC.
This sort of error will probably not happen again, and PS3 and PC users should have an easy time about playing the new content.


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* Dollar manages to hold above 3-yr lows after Friday's bounce
* Bids for greenback come back after rapid, sharp slide last wk
* Longer term outlook for dollar still bearish (Adds details and quotes, updates prices)
By Shinichi Saoshiro
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar found some traction on Monday following last week's steep fall and managed to hold above a three-year low against a basket of currencies.
The dollar index against a group of six major peers was mostly steady at 89.045 after enjoying a modest bounce on Friday following its descent to 88.253, its lowest since December 2014.
The U.S. currency has been weighed down by a variety of factors this year, including concerns that Washington might pursue a weak dollar strategy and the perceived erosion of its yield advantage as other countries start to scale back easy monetary policy.
Confidence in the dollar has also been shaken by mounting worries over the U.S. budget deficit which is projected to balloon to $1 trillion in 2019 amid a government spending splurge and large corporate tax cuts.
While these negative factors were not expected to go away any time soon, last week's downturn was so rapid that some buyers were seen to have waded in to pick up the greenback at perceived bargains.
"The slide by the dollar last week was perhaps overdone - for example, the dollar's drop to the mid 105 yen level was too rapid," said Yukio Ishizuki, senior currency strategist at Daiwa Securities in Tokyo.
"As such we are seeing the dollar rebounding, which is quite natural given the scale of its recent fall."
The dollar was little changed at 106.330 yen after sliding on Friday to 105.545, lowest since November 2016.
Longer term, the U.S. currency's outlook remained uncertain.
"Inflation worries and concerns about the U.S. fiscal and trade deficits will keep the dollar on the defensive," said Masashi Murata, senior strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman in Tokyo.
"In addition to major currencies like the yen and pound, a significant portion of the selling pressure on the dollar is expected to come from emerging currencies, which either enjoy high yields or are supported by current account surpluses."
The euro was nearly flat at $1.2423. The common currency surged to a three-year high of $1.2556 on Friday before slipping to post a loss of 0.7 percent.
The euro's strength has played a large role in weakening the dollar this year. Focus was on economic indicators due this week, such as Wednesday's euro zone purchasing managers' index and Friday's German gross domestic product numbers, and whether they could propel the common currency higher again.
The pound was a shade higher at $1.4045 after losing 0.5 percent on Friday.
The Australian dollar rose 0.3 percent to $0.7932 after losing 0.5 percent the previous day. (Reporting by Shinichi Saoshiro Editing by Eric Meijer & Shri Navaratnam)

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Dateline-April 4, 2002-Star Zero splits up after final show at Group Therapy in Columbia, SC. After announcing the split on Fox 102's Wierd's World Easter Broadcast, the threesome (Chris, Mike and Frank) have gone their separate ways. Chris is concentrating on his solo career for awhile (visit mp3.com/chrismckay) and Mike is forming a project in the Charlotte, NC area. There are currently no details on what Frank will do. Star Zero thanks everyone for all the support over the past 2 years. Keep your eyes and ears open, because the guys will be out there with new projects before you know it.


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Police action on illegal scrap metal dealing in Cumbria
A crackdown on illegal scrap metal trading has been carried out by police throughout Cumbria.
They visited traders to ensure they, and their customers, were complying with a new trading law.
The law, making it illegal to trade scrap metal for cash, came in to force this week.
The police said despite a decrease in metal thefts in the county, thieves are stealing metal from other parts of the country and selling it in Cumbria.
Scrap dealers have been given leaflets and posters to display, ensuring customers are aware of the new law.
Det Ch Insp Bob Qazi, Cumbria Police, said that metal thefts are a "blight on our society" and they caused undue distress and upset to many communities.
He said: "Our message is clear, we will not tolerate metal thefts in our area we will not accept those who think they can come into Cumbria with stolen metal to sell."
According the the Home Office, the illegal metal industry costs the UK at least £220m a year.
There will also be increased fines for breaking the law with illegal traders facing fines of up to £5,000.


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Good Thursday to one and all. A winter storm across the plains states will throw a wintry mess into parts of central and eastern Kentucky this evening into the overnight. This is all part of a very active weather pattern that has a few more rounds of winter to send our way next week.
Clouds will slowly thicken up today as cold air remains. Readings will generally run in the low to mid 30s for most of the state. A light mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow will develop across western Kentucky early today and work eastward this evening.
This will set the stage for a messy period from late this evening into the overnight hours. Here's the area most at risk for a bit of ice:
Here's what you need to track the mess moving in:
Current Temperatures
Much warmer air will move in by morning and that means everything will change to light rain. A scattered shower or two will hang around into Friday as temps surge into the 50s on a strong southwesterly wind.
Colder air will work back in for Saturday as a separate storm develops across the east coast. That may throw a shower into our region with a chilly wind keeping temps in the low 40s for highs.
The next storm rolls our way later Monday into Tuesday. That one will cause an increase in showers and storms and gusty winds ahead of it. Much colder air will then funnel in behind it later Tuesday and Wednesday and set the stage for some snow.
That's a setup that will create a lot of wind around here to go with the cold and on and off snow chances.
Make it a great Thursday and take care.


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If you have a white empty wall to spare, you will get inspired by Francois et Moi's newest project, hand-painted blue and white plates. I particularly love the combination of modern and traditional design with a minimalist aesthetic. People who love Japanese ceramics and dinnerware will appreciate this. Scroll down and learn how to recreate these beautiful plates for your home. Before you start, things you'll need:
• Round thrift shop plates in various sizes • Adhesive stencils + fine tip oil-based paint pen in blue Cardstock ( 3 x 10 inches) • Adhesive silk screens + high gloss acrylic paint in indigo + foam block or pouncer • Plate hangers + nails for hanging (optional: if you plan to hang them)
Geometric Patterns
Using an adhesive stencil and ceramic pens start filling in the design. Tip: allow paint to set for a few minutes before removing the stencil to avoid smudging.
Linear Design
In order to get this pattern you will need a strip of card stock to act as a guide and use a ceramic pen to create straight clean lines Tips: Make sure the lines are radiating out from the center to get the exact effect!
Organic Patterns
Use adhesive silk screen and acrylic paint for highly detailed designs. You'll be applying the paint over the top of the screen using foam block or pouncer. Remove screen before paint dries.
If you plan to install them to your wall make sure they are completely dry before clipping on plate hangers on them. Tip: Arrange the position before transferring to the wall. Also, the plate will air cure over 21 days and it will become semi-permanent and wipeable. However, these are for decorative purposes only, so don't use them for dining!
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Even as home builders are concerned about costs and scarce skilled labor, they are also enjoying more pricing power thanks to growing demand, recent data show.
With interest rates hovering near record lows and household formation rising, it's clear that home builders are benefiting. PulteGroup, one of the largest home builders in America, reported Thursday that first-quarter home-sale revenue rose 35% from the same period in the prior year, as closings gained 23% and the average sales price increased $26,000 to $287,000.
"The higher average selling price reflects price increases implemented by the company and a shift in the mix of closings toward move-up homes which carry higher prices," according to statement from PulteGroup.
Shares of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based PulteGroup shares rose more than 6% after the report.
Other builders are also seeing higher sales prices. Meritage Homes , a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based builder, reported Wednesday that average sales prices for closings rose to $314,000 in the first quarter, up 17% from the same period in the prior year. Meanwhile, the average sales price for orders jumped up 25% to $336,000.
\"Housing demand is greater than the supply of homes available for sale in many of the areas where we operate, causing home prices to increase,\" said Steven Hilton, chief executive. \"We are pricing our homes and limiting the number of lots we\'re releasing for sale in some communities to better manage our order volumes relative to our production capacity, and to maximize our profit from those communities.\"
Meanwhile, Ryland Group , a Westlake Village, Calif.-based builder, reported Wednesday that its average closing price increased to $277,000 in the first quarter, up 8.2% from the same period in the prior year.
There\'s pressure to build. Completed homes made up 27% of the inventory of new single-family homes for sale at the end of March, down from 34% during the same period in the prior year, according to data released this week by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
"That means that the for-sale inventory is shifting away from completed homes toward those under construction or not yet started," Jed Kolko, chief economist at real estate site Trulia, wrote in recent research note.
This trend also means that buyers who want a new home will need imagination and patience, according to Kolko.
"Imagination in order to picture what the unfinished home they're bidding on might look like, and patience because they won't be moving into that unfinished home tomorrow," Kolko wrote.
Despite recent gains, there's room for new-home sales to grow. Sales of new single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 417,000 in March, far below a peak of almost 1.4 million in 2005, though that bubble level is higher than economists say is healthy. Over the 10 years leading up to the 2005 peak, sales of new single-family homes averaged an annualized rate of about 940,000 per month.
There's also room for building to grow. Construction starts for new single-family homes increased 29% over the year ending in March, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 619,000. March's result is far below a bubble peak rate of 1.8 million in January 2006. Over the 10 years leading up to the peak, construction starts for new single-family homes averaged an annualized rate of more than 1.3 million per month.
Despite a strengthening housing market, builders are concerned about future sales, according to a recent reading on sentiment. Still, sentiment readings are far higher than those typically seen at current home-building levels.
–Ruth Mantell
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Highly versatile small milling machine ideally suited for carrying out partial pavement repairs, milling around manhole covers or removing road markings. The W35DC can be equipped with a loading conveyor.
|Milling Width
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|0 - 110mm
|Operating Weight CE*
|Fuel Tank
|70 Litres
|Water Tank
|275 Litres
|Operating: 0-25m/min Travel: 0-6km/hour
|Engine Type
|Deutz D2011L04W
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|42.8kW / 57.4 HP / 58.2 PS
*Weight of machines with half-full water tank, driver (75kg) and tools


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By Ms. Jennifer M Caprioli (IMCOM)December 17, 2007
TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. - Four military installations have requested copies of three computer applications created by depot employees.
Consolidated Action Register Tracking System (CARTS), Customer Satisfaction Survey and the Mass Transportation Benefits Program (MTBP) system are applications that were developed for depot use by Information Management Directorate (DOIM) employees. Other installations have requested these applications for their own use.
"CARTS is a computer application that was born out of corporate philosophy," says Audrey Bandru, co-creator of the application. Bandru is an information technology specialist in DOIM's Architecture, Systems and Application Design Division.
CARTS was designed to standardize the way organizations communicate. It aids the depot's communication strategy via a formalized process by which information is distributed throughout organizations. Because it is part of Corporate Philosophy, it uses a systematic approach to reach desired business outcomes, which has helped the depot transform from a traditional to a team-based organization.
"We put [CARTS] through a testing phase designed to iron out bugs and we found out what works and what doesn't work," noted Bandru. The testing phase lasted six months.
"We had to make sure that everyone was on board with the concept because many people would be using the application," says Bandru.
She and Cathy Fulk began implementing the application in 2001. Fulk is now the division chief. The application was redesigned as a intranet Web application by Timi Robertson and Bandru in 2004 for use by all organizations. Robertson is an information technology specialist in DOIM.
Users can assign, view and enter tasks to their organization or other organizations as a way to keep track of them, says Bandru. Personnel also receive notifications pertaining to their organization's action register when they log into CARTS.
Upon request, the application was packaged and shipped to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., and Watervliet Arsenal, N.Y.
The Customer Satisfaction Survey is an application used by depot customers to rate product quality satisfaction, skill level of depot teams and communication with the depot. The application also includes an option for customers to suggest improvements.
The survey was further developed from a previous application to fit the needs of the Customer Focus Team and the Business Management Directorate, says Ruth Wood. She and Robertson redeveloped the survey in July 2005 by adding e-mail and reporting functions to create a more user-friendly application. Wood is an information technology specialist in DOIM.
"This was the first depot computer application that was uploaded to the Internet, which made it a little challenging," says Wood. The team tested the application for six months, making modifications as it was being tested, before releasing it.
The application was distributed to Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Under the Army Mass Transportation Benefit Program, federal agencies established benefit programs to reduce federal employees' contribution to traffic congestion and air pollution, and to expand commuting alternatives.
The MTBP system is an Access database that tracks and maintains data for depot vanpools. Over 1,900 depot employees participate in the Army Mass Transportation Program, making it the largest outside of the District of Columbia area.
The Resource Management Directorate uses the application to report to the Department of Transportation Army Audit Agency.
"The system was created as a result of a Lean event undertaken by the Mass Transportation Division in an attempt to facilitate the delivery of vouchers to program recipients," says Frank Chabala, developer of the application. Chabala is an information technology specialist in DOIM. Chabala began developing the application during the event in 2005.
"The application was developed because of a rapid increase in requirements in tracking vouchers," says Larry Trygar. "It took eight months to create the application, which included a three month testing phase that was designed to capture new vans at the beginning of the fiscal year." Trygar is an information technology specialist in DOIM and currently maintains the MTBP system.
"The new process, along with the Web-enabled interface and database, has proven to save time and money," says Chabala. Less people were required to come for pick-up, while the MTBP system created enhanced voucher tracking on the recipient level.
"Archives can now be maintained for future reference," adds Chabala. Because of system interconnectivity with other depot applications, the amount of human error is reduced because program managers select personnel from an automated list. Also, through the MTBP system, an interface was built with the intranet to automatically post the next voucher distribution.
The application was recently requested for use by the CECOM Life Cycle Management Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J.
"Someone at CECOM read an article off the Army Web site about the application," says Leo Chan, Fort Monmouth representative. Chan will review the MTBP system and decide if CECOM will be able to utilize it.
The application is in the process of being prepared for delivery to CECOM.
Tobyhanna Army Depot is the Defense Department's largest center for the repair, overhaul and fabrication of a wide variety of electronics systems and components, from tactical field radios to the ground terminals for the defense satellite communications network. Tobyhanna's missions support all branches of the Armed Forces.
About 5,300 personnel are employed at Tobyhanna, which is located in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Tobyhanna Army Depot is part of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command. Headquartered at Fort Monmouth, N.J., the command's mission is to research, develop, acquire, field and sustain communications, command, control, computer, intelligence, electronic warfare and sensors capabilities for the Armed Forces.


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Lake Naroch among the top three most popular resorts in the CIS. These data provided a learned travel online service Travel.ru.
The top five most popular tourist resorts in the CIS include Lake Issyk-Kul (Kyrgyzstan), the resort Borovoe (Kazakhstan), Lake Naroch (Belarus), the Caspian Sea (Baku, Azerbaijan) and the Lake Sevan (Armenia).
According Travel.ru, living family of three people at a resort in the CIS countries will cost an average of 3.5 thousand. Russian rubles per day, which is comparable to the cost of summer holidays on the Russian resorts.
The biggest in Belarus Naroch Lake is located two hours from Minsk. Naroch attracts tourists with the environment, health resort and the local hospitality. "Naroch" National Park, located in Lake Naroch area, visited by more than 30 thousand. Tourists per year. The park develops educational, environmental and health tourism, and in the forest areas of the park can purchase permission for hunting and fishing.
Rating resorts made according to booking hotels and apartments for the summer of 2016 resorts.


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Little Hallucination
The green of the smear? A quantity of ants, where you might learn a lesson.
But above. Above? Especially above. The head of the smoke. We know the past wove it (stain, little stain, on the unforeseeable, ancient mailbox).
But what it's about precisely is the rhizome, that will appear when the electricity arrives. Well, jotting something down like, from a river, the fissure.
A river, if someone were actually able to notice it, would produce cuts in the silence (could it be, silence, like a broken hose, without water?).
{ Lorenzo García Vega, Erogando trizas donde gotas de lo vario pinto, Madrid: Ediciones La Palma, 2011 }


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Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Dine indoors or outside on our patio.
"Never disappointed!"
5 of 5 stars
Twist is my favorite Forestville food destination! The food is fresh and imaginative and the service is always entertaining. Toni and Jeff work together to bring a delightful food experience to your table. My favorites are the soups, the chicken salad, and the green salad with tarragon dressing. Like I said I have never been disappointed!
"What a little treasure!"
5 of 5 stars
Small charming cafe- interesting and delish menu & super service…This is not cookie cutter food- the offerings are mouth watering to just read about…The ingredients are fresh and flavorful…we sat in the little patio area which was comfortable and inviting. I will def be back!
"Still drooling for this food"
5 of 5 stars
Great place. Small counter to sit at or a patio if it's warm. Great people, outstanding food. I wanted to eat the whole menu. I got the chicken salad and beet salad side. My husband got the Tri-tip sandwich. The biscuits with fresh honeycomb looked really good. I would eat anything from here and go out of my way for the tiny gem.
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"Great smoked salmon linguine for lunch with very friendly staff. You have to love small family owned restaurants!!! Thank you guys for the spectacular hospitality! I'll be back."
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"This is our new favorite place to eat in the area. The food was phenomenal. We had lunch on the charming patio and enjoyed the Chicken Fried Chicken pasta and the BBQ pork sandwich with green salad. The Pt Reyes Blue Cheese dressing was finger lickin' good. The lemon tart and chocolate chip cookie were tasty conclusion to our meal. Great service. Can't wait to come back!
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"More than fabulous! Excellent food, very welcoming atmosphere!! The outside eating area is magical! Why am I limited to five stars?"
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"Don't miss this place. It's tiny but the chef/owner prepares up to 6 gorgeous specials daily (we always happily go with these), in addition to the regular menu. The wines are good, the iced tea delicious, the double choc chip cookies off the charts. The small shaded patio is cheery and cozy and the waitress (we've always had the same one) couldn't be lovelier. Just like eating on a friend's back porch…a friend who is a gourmet cook. Prices are very fair for the quality and creativity of the food."


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Genre: Erotica/Romance
Author: Sherri Hayes
Publication Date/Format: July 26, 2012/eBook
Blurb: As Brianna comes to terms with the realization that she is no longer a slave, she must figure out what she wants for her life. Forgetting her past isn't an option. It is an integral part of who she is now, and it will forever shape her view of life. The one thing she knows is that she cannot imagine her life without the man who saved her, but can she be what he needs?
Stephan never imagined falling in love with the woman he rescued, but the thought of her no longer being part of his life is physically painful. The scars from her past continue to haunt her, and he is helpless to stop them. All he can do is try to help her work through the traumas of her past. Can he be everything she needs and help her move on?
I can't wait until book 3! Although it's not projected until Summer 2013 - darn cliff hangers! ;)
Sherri Hayes is the author of the Finding Anna series [The Writer's Coffee Shop Publishing House], a four part erotic romance that's captivating readers worldwide.
"Good morning, Mr. Coleman."
"Morning, Jamie. Come in."
She walked into my office and took a seat in front of my desk. "It's good to have you back."
"Thank you," I smiled.
My assistant was very loyal, and one of the nicest people I had ever met. "I brought you some phone messages," she said, handing them to me. I flipped through them quickly. There was nothing overly important there other than a call from my lawyer. "Oh, and Miss Adams called just before five yesterday as well, but she said she would just track you down today. Should I call her and set something up?"
"Yes. I do believe I have lunch available today. Why don't you see if she is able to join me and order us something from the deli across the street?"
She nodded. "Is there anything else, sir?"
"I think that's all for now, Jamie. Thanks."
Less than five seconds passed after my door clicked shut before I picked up the phone and dialed my lawyer. "Davis and Associates. How may I help you?"
"Good morning. This is Stephan Coleman."
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At the Council we focus on our customers, so your recruitment and selection experience is important to us.
In this section you will find some useful information about how you may expect to be assessed as part of our recruitment and selection process and how to get the most out of it.
An understanding of various approaches will not only help you to be better prepared, but also to be more relaxed and confident. Our selection process will also allow you to gain a realistic understanding of the nature of our work. Remember that selection is a two way process in which both YOU and Epping Forest make a choice - and the choice has to be right for both of us.
Understanding our selection process
Here at Epping Forest, our aim is to select people who can fit with the requirements of the job. We consider behaviours/attitudes; skills and experience that demonstrate successful job performance.
To measure these, we use interviews, tests and other relevant assessment tools. However, some selection methods are better at measuring particular things. For example, an application form gathers information on your qualifications and work experience, but it wouldn't be the ideal method to use to demonstrate how you might communicate with customers. A role-play exercise or even a structured interview is much more appropriate.
Depending on the role, our selection process may involve several stages. Every stage of the process is designed to clearly assess your suitability for the job, which you are applying for. There may be a number of different assessments to complete. However, it's your overall performance which is important.
In the next pages, you fill find the different types of assessment you may come across when applying for a job in Epping Forest. Where many selection and assessment methods are used together, this can be referred to as an 'Assessment Centre.'
You will be informed about the types of assessment to expect prior to the assessment day.
About the Epping Forest Interview
Your interview will usually be structured with questions that relate directly to the requirements for the role. Most of our interviews are based on the premise that past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour, where we can seek to obtain information about your past behaviour in certain situations.
Depending on the role, Epping Forest interviews should take no longer than 30-45 minutes. Two or three panel members will usually interview you. They most likely will consist of service line managers or experienced team members. All panel members are fully trained in conducting fair recruitment and selection.
What will the interviewers are looking for?
The interviewers will be looking for specific examples about exactly what you did in such situations, not what the team's role as a whole was, or what you would do in a hypothetical situation.
The key is to remember to be honest and to use relevant examples, which can be taken from any aspect of your life. For example: your work, your family or home responsibilities, your leisure activities or voluntary work. Recent work examples tend to be the strongest indicator of your abilities, so we would recommend that you use these if possible. You may be asked to discuss your example(s) in some detail.
The interviewers may follow with some probing questions, possibly clarifying a particular area. They will be interested in the outcome of the situation, and perhaps whether there was anything you learned from the experience.
Most interview questions are likely to start with "Please give me an example when…" "Please describe an occasion"… or "Tell us about a situation… ".
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"Tell me about a time when you had to work together in a group or a team"
· What did you do to keep a good relationship?
· What problems or difficulties did you face?
· How did you overcome these?
· What was the result?
· What did you learn?
The interviewers may also want to ask you questions about the information you have provided in your application form.
A good way to prepare for the interview practice is to think of past situations and your responsibilities regarding tasks, actions and results. To make it easier to remember use the acronym STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
A useful guide might be S.T.A.R.
S – Situation or – give a specific example
T – Task - briefly describe the task/objective etc.
A – Actions - tell us what action you took
R – Results - describe what results were achieved.
Work Sample Tests
These types of tests vary as they are specifically designed to measure a particular task. For example, some administrative jobs may require you to complete a Microsoft Word/Excel computer test, or an in-tray exercise where you have to respond to memos, emails and letters.
Other work sample tests could include written analysis exercise and a presentation, where you have to interpret information and then write a report or present back to a panel. More detail about these types of tests is given prior to the assessment day.
Ability / Aptitude Tests
Ability / Aptitude tests look at the extent to which you are able to carry out various aspects of a job; for example, your verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning abilities. These tests are not tests of general knowledge. They are administered in exam conditions and are strictly timed. The questions have definite "right" and "wrong" answers, which you often have to select from a range of alternatives.
Work styles / personality questionnaires
How successful you will be in a job depends not only on your abilities/skills, but also on your personal qualities or behavioural preferences.
Interviews and role play exercises can be used to assess a number of interpersonal skills, but work style questionnaires can further explore the way you tend to react to, or how you deal with different situations.
These tests are usually administered online and a profile is drawn up from your responses to a number of questions or statements. There are no rights or wrongs in behavioural style, although some behaviour may be more or less appropriate to certain job related situations.
The best way to approach these questionnaires is to answer the questions as honestly as possible. Try not to respond in a way you think others would like to see you.
Interactive exercises
These exercises are designed to simulate a particular skill/scenario needed for the job.
Role-play exercises replicate the kind of activities you might be doing in the job and provide us the opportunity to observe your ability to interact with another person.
For example, a typical scenario could be where you meet with a customer or staff member to tackle an issue and provide a solution.
On the other hand, group exercises requires, you to work together with other candidates to make decisions about work-related situations or scenarios.
Hints and tips
We understand applying for jobs and going through any recruitment and selection process can be daunting, but there are several actions you can take to give yourself the best chance of success.
We need to assess you against the job requirements but remember that you need to make a choice here too – take the opportunity to ask questions and be sure that if you are offered a role in Epping Forest, it is the kind of place you want to work.
Take a look at these hints and tips for the recruitment process and good luck!
· Spend some time thinking about whether the job is really suitable for you.
· Read through your application form and the relevant job documentation again. You may want to research the subject area or service you are applying for. The Council's website has lots of useful information and links.
· Assess yourself against the job requirements.
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· Have extra examples prepared. Consider the job you are applying for and think about the issues and responsibilities that might be related to that job. Practice some interviewing with your colleagues, friends or even family members.
· Make sure all practical arrangements are clear so that you do not arrive feeling flustered or unprepared.
· Make sure you bring with you anything you might need during the assessment, such as reading glasses.
If you have any special requirements or if you are still unsure about the selection process and need further clarification, Please contact email@example.com in advance to discuss the best ways to meet your needs.
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You may not be asked these particular questions during interview, but they will prepare you for possible questions and encourage you to think about these areas.
Listen carefully to the questions asked or test instructions, and if you are unsure about anything, don't be afraid to ask.
Don't make assumptions about the way you should respond. If you try and guess what the selection panel is looking for, you may be wrong. It is usually best to be yourself, and respond honestly. Remember that it's not in your interest to get a job to which you are not well suited.
Regardless of whether or not you have been successful in the recruitment process, you will be able to request feedback on your assessment performance. This may give you a clearer insight into your strengths and areas of improvement as well as your future development areas.
There are many ways in which you can improve your performance; however it is your responsibility to find out more about these ways so that next time when you apply for a job at the Council or else where, you will be in a better position to demonstrate your skills and behaviours.


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Interviews of Artists, Writers and Photgraphers
Their work, creative spaces and techniques
An Artist from Iceland!!!
Sigga Dis
1. Introduce yourself. Name, City, State, Country .. and describe what you do, what's your passion?
|Sigga Dis, That's Me!
My name is Sigga Dís, I'm a mixed media artist living in Keflavík, Iceland. I am an art teacher, teaching art to children age 6-16 and I love my job. I'm 54 years old, married and a mother of 3 beautiful children age 15, 23 and 27. Last year, I became a grandmother and that is such a great experience.
2. When did you know you wanted to be an artist?
Since I was a little girl I have been painting, drawing,
working with clay or just creating.
Creating and traveling is what I love to do.
3. What are your fears? How have you faced them?
My fears are that people don't like my art, but so far after 6 or 7 exhibitions that all went very well and selling so many paintings that I have stopped counting, I think that I don't have to be afraid. I'm working on my self, telling my self that I'm an artist.
|Sigga 's Art Exhibition in September
4. What makes you different…unique from others?
I don't know if something makes me unique or different but
My Lovely Ladies are unique, I´m so much in love with each and
every one of them, they are like my friends.
|She is my absolute favorite "Lovely Lady"
5. Any secrets to reveal about the tools you use or your techniques?
Tips or tricks?
I have no secrets, but maybe one thing I can say about my painting
is that I can be painting on a big canvas or doing a crazy
mixed media using even my fingers without getting a spot on my clothes.
You should see the mess on my desk.
|My workspace - a big mess around me!
6. What are your goals and inspirations?
Where will you hope to be in 2 years? 5 years? 10 years?
I would love to stop working and start painting all day long.
Maybe I can one day, I hope so. I'm taking classes all the time
and my goals are to learn as much as I can as long as I can.
I love to learn new things and techniques.
7. Where is your creative space or studio?
I have been all over the house but now I have a room of my own where
I have my books, computer and all my artist stuff.
But as I'm taking Flora Bowleys class I'm painting in my garage,
working on big canvas using spray bottles and lot of mess.
I have been thinking about getting me a studio outside
the home but I always find out it is best to stay at home
because then I have everything there if I get an extra minute.
I paint in my garage while taking Flora Bowleys class
8.How much time do you devote to your work?
(Is it at same time everyday? Are you disciplined to go into your
studio at 9:00am every morning?
Or do you wait until you are in a creative mood?)
I use almost every extra minute I have in my room painting,
if not I'm knitting or croqueting.
One of my favorites. This was a special project.
9. What are your "whispers" or callings begging you to do?
What made you decide to take this e-course with Kelly Rae Roberts?
What do you want to achieve?
My "whispers" are calling me to follow my dreams and go to India again.
I would like to stay there for few months doing meditation and yoga,
and try to catch the colors of India.
I did take Kelly Rae Roberts class because I love her work and I love
what she has made of her work. I have been doing a little of that myself
but Iceland is such a small country with such a small market.
Some of my stuff, my diary, my bookmarks and
my tote bags...(below)
my tote bags...(below)
|my diary
10. Do you keep a daily journal or sketchbook, or write in a diary?
These are usually very interesting & very charming to share-
ike a peek into the life of an artist.
No I don't, but I do always have a sketchbook with me so I have a few.
What I do is that if I get an idea of a painting I make a sketch
first so for most of my paintings I have a sketch.
I have my Lovely Ladies sketchbook for sale in my Etsy shop.
|One of my Bookmarks
|My Totebags
11. How do you market yourself?
There I would love to get help, I'm not good in that.
but most I have been selling my paintings when I'm having an exhibition.
My books, bookmarks and the other stuff I'm selling on Etsy,
and in 3 local stores but most I'm selling to the people around me.
I also have a blog, be sure and check it out!
From one of the shops that are selling my paintings and my other things
12. What type of music (if any) do you listen to when you create?
Soft music, I have to have some music when I'm painting.
Today, I love Adele and all kinds of meditation music.
From Floras class
13. Who is your favorite artist, photographer, author? … I
n other words, who do you admire, and look up to?
They are so many. Of Icelandic one I love Louísa Matthíasdóttir.
Hundertwasser, Chagall and Gaudy are great too, and so many more,
but those that inspire me most are Kelly Rae Roberts, Flora Bowley,
Tracy Verdougu, Juliette Crane and many more Mixed Media ladies.
My first one in Flora Bowley´s class, I call it Be Brave.
14. Are you encouraged to follow your creative path
by your family or friends?
Yes, now they do, I think they have begun to understand how
much it means to me.
15. How do come up with titles for your work…whether it be paintings,
short stories, a novel, or other artwork?
That's the easy part, It´s just there and people have been telling me
how they love the names I give my paintings...like "Fly on the Wings of Love",
"Believe in Yourself"..I use inspirational and encouraging titles!
Many times I take photos of the process from the beginning to the end.
16. Do you work on one project at a time.. or have several
going on at a time?
I think now I have about 20 maybe more… I'm taking Life Book 2013,
just finished Lifebook 2012. There I have few on my desk waiting
to be finished. I'm taking class with Flora Bowley there I have
4 big canvas I'm working on. Then I have few mandalas and few Zentangles,
little of small paintings and few mixed media works.
|I Love to Doodle
You can take a look in my etsy shopwww.etsy.com/shop/siggadisart
or you can search my blogwww.siggadisart.blogspot.com if you want
to see them. If you visit my blog you might have to go down few
pages because I have been doing very different paintings lately and
please leave me a comment!
THANK YOU Sigga Dis..
Your artwork is lovely! It is colorful and unique! I always amazes me,
that eventhough we all are from all over this world, we, as artists,
still have the same passion for art, the same whispers, and similar
goals we love to reach! I may never meet you in person but I feel like
I know you, now, and that we are friends, fellow artists,
because of the wonderful age of computers!
Thank you letting us get to know you and for sharing not
only your artwork, but take a peek into your creative space!
Your journey has certainly lead to you
having wings.... Fly, baby, fly!!! Joan
P.S. Your English is fantastic!!! (be proud!!)


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One of our guest sponsors this month is Imagine That! Digistamp. I used the Puppy Love digital stamp set to follow this month's Expression of Love theme and created this:
I used a preprinted image from the Imagine That! Digistamp's Puppy Love set, and used my Cricut Explore to cut it out. The card base, with the paw print border, was cut out on my Silhouette Cameo. The Heart paper is also from Imagine That! Digistamp. The sentiment comes with the Puppy Love digital stamp set.
Every pet owner needs a Valentine's Day card from their pet. My husband will get this one from our Golden Retriever, Sophie. She loves him almost as much as she loves her peanut butter treats! It is truly an expression of love.
I hope you join in the Expression of Love challenge this month at The Path of Positivity. We have great sponsors and prizes, it's a super easy theme to follow with this month having Valentine's Day in it, and I'd love to see what you make!


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When it comes to healthy eating, I still struggle to eat enough vegetables, fewer processed foods and sufficient protein. My sodium intake is probably not great either thanks to my love for condiments and sauces. Like anyone, I'm a work in progress!
To help myself stay on track, I've been participating in What I Ate Wednesdays (WIAW) for the past year. WIAW is a fun link-up created by Jenn at Peas and Crayons. The idea is that you document and share photos of what you actually ate for one full day, and then post and link them up on Wednesdays. The point isn't to judge but to simply get a peek of what other people like to nosh on in their day-to-day lives.
Here's a list of my WIAW posts to date:


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Yes, I seem to want to finish up some items before embarking on some new projects. I have two pressing new things to start, but first I must finish at least one before starting a new one.
|ongoing paper piecing hexagons,
|table runner with ribbon
I think I'll hook up to the WIP Wednesday group today,
If you are visiting from there, welcome!


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Omg- I was such a zombie this morning! I managed to post a post without any words! I barely remember that. I'm so sorry! Ive had a nap now, and am semi functional.
I have spent the last week and a half working on my 3rd in the Love Multiplied Series. The Bishop's Bride.
I am REALLY excited for this one.
Here's an excerpt: This is the first two paragraphs.
Rosa awoke from a deep sleep and sat up in bed. A cold sweat matted her bangs to her forehead and her heart was beating fast in a rhythm that seemed to scream his name. Lucas. Aaron. Miller. Lucas. Aaron. Miller. Lucas. Aaron. Miller. Over and over the words rang through her head as her heart beat in with them. It was as if her brain had shut off and was now incapable of thinking any other coherent thoughts. Lucas Aaron Miller. Lucas Aaron Miller. Lucas Aaron Miller.
Rosa drew in a deep shuddering breath and tried to slow her racing heart. Was this it? Was this her vision, her word from God, the name of her future husband? Was she really one of the lucky few that found out the name of her intended before she was even old enough to do anything about it? Rosa had just had her 16th birthday last May. She was days away from starting her junior year at Green Valley High School. That meant she had at least 2 years of knowing her future husbands name before they could even begin courting. Rosa groaned. No one could tell her God didn't have a sense of humor. How in the world was she supposed to keep a secret this big for 2 whole years? She had trouble keeping a secret for 2 whole minutes!
This is a blog hop!
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
WIP IT UP WEDNESDAY- The Bishop's Bride
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I'm confused. Where's the excerpt?ReplyDelete
I came but I found no excerpt... :( sad for me.ReplyDelete
awww at the word-less post. I enjoyed this snippet though. I'm intrigued to read this oneReplyDelete
I'm keen to learn more about this guy.Fun excerpt.ReplyDelete
Sometimes it pays to be late to the party!! Great snippet ... love the premise!!ReplyDelete
Yay! You fixed it.ReplyDelete
This is a heck of an intriguing snippet. She gets a vision with the name of her future Husband, but has no idea who is really is or what he really looks like.
Oh that would drive me crazy for sure. Great start. Rayanna and thanks for joining Wip this week ☺
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Uli teaches German, French, Russian, Arabic, and ESL (English as a second language) at Fusion Academy Marin. He has spent the past 26 years as an educator in environments ranging from kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school to college and postgraduate levels, from one-to-one to public and private schools as well as corporate groups in Germany, Texas, Pennsylvania, and California. While he's taught a variety of subjects, his special emphasis has always been on world languages which he loves to teach across subjects with topics based in history, social studies, geography, and math.
As a native of East Germany, Uli studied at Leipzig University and earned an M.Ed. at Bernburg Teachers' College, continuing with degrees in TOEFL and CALL (computer-assisted language learning).
Throughout his career, Uli has developed unique methods to bring concepts to life for students, whether through cooking demonstrations as a way to learn the German language, sharing his own passions for amateur radio and aviation as ways to demonstrate technology and science, or exploring world history through oral narratives in the target language. As part of his education work, he has developed, implemented and continually improved classroom materials, testing schemes, and blended learning methodologies. For his language students, he authored and coded an online language learning website which enables students to practice and apply their knowledge of German and/or English (ESL). Uli also has worked as a translator and interpreter, assisting in the publication of three books as well as theater productions and video documentaries.
Uli loves hiking, backpacking, photography, and flying small airplanes. He enjoys cooking wheat-free and Middle Eastern food.


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About the CRS Gallery
CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) exhibits visual art in its second floor lobby in order to create a more inspiring and serene space in which to welcome its clients as well as to spark thoughtful conversations and provide emerging and established artists with opportunities to share their work with our community. Since opening in 2004, CRS has presented paintings, photography, fiber arts, ceramics, and, on occasion, diminutive sculpture by dozens of artists.
Our first responsibility in exhibiting art works in the lobby is to uplift and inspire (and not disturb) the many psychotherapy patients and healing clients who come to the Center seeking respite. Most work we select for exhibition addresses themes of miracles & spirituality, nature, women's/human rights, parenting, or the creative process. We work closely with each artist to select the works to be exhibited and design the installation to create an environment in our lobby that we think will best speak to these themes and support our patrons.
Most of the artists we select are already participants in our global spiritual/creative community, including artists who have never exhibited anywhere before as well as with artists who have gallery representation and have been collected by museums.
For artists who would like to share work with our community that fits this profile, we also offer a Curated Rental Program. Details are available further down this page.
Past exhibitions have included works from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and by painters Lex Braes (Felix Ringel Galerie, Düesseldorf, Germany) and Eric Holzman (NEA & Guggenheim grantee), photographers Satomi Shirai (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography permanent collection) and Annie Ling (The National Museum of Iceland permanent collection), and mixed-media artists Chris de Boschnek (C24 Gallery, NYC) and Keiko Nelson (Epcot Center, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco), among many others.
CRS does not attempt to sell art work on exhibit; however, exhibited artists are free to sell directly to patrons. For shows organized by us, we ask that the artist donate 30% of sales proceeds to CRS.
Pictured: installation in the CRS lobby by Clouds AO and live calligraphy by Setsuhi Shiraishi.
Christopher Pelham — CRS Director
Etsuko Sakamoto — CRS Assistant Director
Curated Gallery Rental Program
If you are interested in having your work exhibited at CRS, please start by emailing us a link to your portfolio, or jpgs of several images, as well as your bio, resume, and artist statement. Please make sure to make clear what kind of work you want to show in this exhibition and why. If we are interested, we will get in touch to discuss the possible show in more detail. We reserve the right to approve or reject each work to be displayed.
Our lobby is small with limited wall space, and our ceiling height in the lobby is only 7'9″ so art work cannot be more than about 30 – 36 inches tall). Smaller art works are most practical.
The fee for renting the exhibition space is $600. Exhibitions typically last one – two months.
CRS does not attempt to sell art work on exhibit; however, exhibited artists are free to sell directly to patrons.
CRS offers participating artists the opportunity to hold an opening reception, usually on a Saturday from 6 – 8 pm, depending on availability. We ask that the artist cover the cost of using the three spaces on the 2nd FL, which is $115/hr. The artist is responsible for providing any beverages or snacks he/she wishes to serve at the opening reception.
Artists are responsible for hanging their show by themselves and must provide before the opening a catalog/price list, bio, and artist statement for display during the exhibition.
CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) accepts no responsibility for any damages that may befall any art works on display and will not purchase or reimburse the artist for any damage. The artist is wholely responsible for installing the art works securetly and accepts all risk. It is important to understand that the CRS lobby is sometimes extremely full of people. They may be wearing coats and backpacks. They may brush up against a work on the wall. We do our best to watch out for the work but accidents can happen.
At the end of the exhibition, the artist is responsible for taking down and removing the art works. The artist is also required to spackle and paint any places on the walls that were discolored or damaged.
Artist Statements
There are many online guides to writing artist statements. We consider the essentials of the artist statement to be:
- An explanation of the materials and media – What tools do you use? Why these and not others? Be as specific as you can.
- An explanation of the subject matter and concepts explored – What are you communicating? Again, be specific – What sets your work apart from other work?
- How these two aspects reinforce or contradict one another – What does your work DO?
- A short and specific personal narrative – no longer than 2 sentences
- Historical context – explaining one or two influences on the work and placing it into an art historical continuum
- NOTHING ELSE – save your feelings for your diary
Avoid vague or general statements that could be true for many other artists as well. Avoid personal details unless they relate specifically to your art or development as an artists.
Here are a couple of good web resources: http://www.artbusiness.com/artstate.html
Past Exhibitions
Exhibition: Nature in Motion — Paintings by Ayako BandoJanuary 15
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until February 9, 2019
USAATO Clothing Exhibition & SaleDecember 9, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
One event on December 9, 2018 at 1:00pm
Exhibition: Ne-ko — Paintings by Hiroki OtsukaNovember 21, 2018
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until November 21, 2018
Exhibition: Small Voyage by Ayane KuraiOctober 20, 2018
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until October 20, 2018
Exhibition: Love Planet – sending love of the plants all over the world through photographyAugust 30, 2018
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until August 30, 2018
USAATO Clothing Exhibition & SaleAugust 4, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Exhibition: CODE — a drawing like poetry like drawingJuly 5, 2018
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until July 5, 2018
Exhibition: One Art One SpiritJune 6, 2018
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until June 6, 2018
USAATO Clothing Exhibition & SaleJune 5, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
One event on June 5, 2018 at 1:00pm
Exhibition: The Color of Energy — Recent Paintings by Janet MorganMay 8, 2018
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until May 8, 2018
USAATO Clothing Exhibition & SaleMarch 21, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
One event on March 21, 2018 at 12:00pm
Exhibition: Happy Peace — Paintings by Kimi TeaMarch 8, 2018
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until March 8, 2018
Exhibition: Paintings by Yoshihiro Youkee NishidaFebruary 6, 2018
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until February 6, 2018
USAATO Clothing Exhibition & SaleDecember 10, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm EST
Exhibition: The Mortal Apparatus — Photographs of Flowers & Cityscapes by Chris FioreSeptember 14, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Exhibition: Imaginary Mindscapes by Philippe HalaburdaJuly 13, 2017 - September 13, 2017
Exhibition: Rhythmic Continuity — Paintings by Deanna LeeMay 3, 2017
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until July 12, 2017
Exhibition: Beyond Prayer — Paintings by Yuko KasaharaApril 6, 2017
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until April 25, 2017
Exhibition: Nagi — Photographs by Tomoko IkiFebruary 4, 2017
An event every day that begins at 12:00am, repeating until April 5, 2017
Exhibition: Out of Mind — Paintings by Eric HolzmanDecember 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
USAATO Fashion Show & ExhibitionOctober 28, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm UTC+0
Exhibition — The Art of A Good Life in Hell by Ai TatebayashiAugust 4, 2016 - October 4, 2016
Exhibition: Water People — Prints by KazooJune 5, 2016 - August 3, 2016
Exhibition: Regeneration — Works by Tomoko AbeFebruary 23, 2016 - April 25, 2016
Exhibition: Space Beyond — Speculative Works by Clouds AODecember 23, 2015 - February 13, 2016
Exhibition: "Debris of Angel" by SuNovember 30, 2015 - December 19, 2015
Exhibition — "Home and Home: New York in My Life" — Photographs by Satomi ShiraiOctober 19, 2015 - November 28, 2015
Exhibition: Moments of Silence — Paintings by Douglas NewtonAugust 20, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Exhibition: Whispering Lights — Art by Erika MizukamiJuly 11, 2015 - August 17, 2015
Exhibition: Voice of Nature — Paintings by Keiko TakekoJune 6, 2015 - June 30, 2015
Artists Exhibited
- Ai Tatebayashi
- Annie Ling
- Ayane Kurai
- Chris de Boschnek
- Chris Fiore
- Clouds AO
- Deanna Lee
- Emi Koda
- Eric Holzman
- Erika Mizukami
- Fred Hatt
- Go Nakamura
- Gustavo Curi
- Hans Gullickson
- Hiroki Otsuka
- Hiromi Suzuki
- Hugh Burckhardt
- Janet Morgan
- Junko Yamada
- Katherine Abegg
- Kazoo
- Keiko Nelson
- Keiko Takeko
- Kimi-Tea Tsukada
- Kotomi Hada
- Kyoko Takei
- Lex Braes
- Lilikette Eckenrode
- Marianne Gunther
- Marvin Rosenberg
- Meeke Mutter
- Miho Takai
- Miyu Asakawa
- Nobu
- Philippe Halaburda
- Rie Nishimura
- Satomi Shirai
- Shisui
- Teo Yamamoto
- Tomoko Abe
- Tomoko Iki
- Wada Africa
- Yasuka Matsumoto
- Yoko Kiuchi
- Yoshihiro Youkee Nishida
- Yuki Hoshi
- yukko*
- Yuko Kasahara
- Yumiko Matsui


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Okay-I know I have a lot of explaining to do about this card. If you remember my last week's post, I told you I had this other card ready to post and decided it was not "pretty" enough to post on Mother's Day-and now you see why LOL!
I am not sure if you remember this card I made with the cute skunk and stinky sentiment-
At the first of the year I sent this card to a dear friend struggling with serious health issues.
This is a reminder just how much your special hand made creations are appreciated-so keep on sending your creations-they do make a difference!
5 grass Shapes
5 Clouds
Sun is a flower from 3 layered flowers file
Echo Park Tree & Tire Swing


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Not a FINAT member yet and you would still like to participate in the ELF?
Whilst the Irish upbeat music and the sound of tapping shoes of the dancing group still reverberates in our head, we can safely say that the ELF2018 in Dublin was one of the most successful and memorable events ever.
FINAT is proud to welcome two distinguished experts from the renowned Irish beer brand Guinness to its speaker programme for this year's European Label Forum, 6-8 June, Citywest Hotel, Dublin. On the last day of the event, Emma Rochford and Kathryn Wilson will share Guinness' considerations on the path to 2020.


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"Hey -- what's this?!" That's usually the first comment I hear when people come to our house and see my two-week meal planner taped to an otherwise blank* fridge.
This is generally quickly followed by "Oh, YUM! Can I eat with you guys on Wednesday?" or similar.
Welcome to the joys of meal planning. I know it sounds completely dorky, TOTALLY suburban, and perhaps a wee bit control freaky. If nothing else, it kills spontaneity. Bad, right?
Since keeping my two-week meal planner, our lives, tummies and bank accounts are so much happier. We do a big grocery shop once every two weeks, then supplement on the "off" week by simply picking up fresh produce. In and out in 10 minutes.
This from an avowed Brooklynite who used to live off late-night delivery. Life is crazy and work/family demanding. I get it. Hang with me here.
Dinner is now a snap, because we know what we're having each night -- and get to look forward to it all day long. Planning allows us to try those recipes we keep finding, then losing, then forgetting. Not anymore. We always make enough food for four people, so we have plenty of leftovers for breakfast and lunch the next day.
We choose to dine out two nights a week. This gives us plenty of spontaneous "what are you in the mood for?" choice and time to go out with friends and family. Swapping nights within a week? Why not? Especially on those tough days when I need sashimi, but it's Tuesday night. No problem. We go out Tuesday and have that night's planned meal on Wednesday. Simple.
The other benefit of meal planning is knowing what's in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry at all times. As I plan and look at each recipe, I make my shopping list based off what I need vs. what's already in stock. I'm super-planny, so I also keep a running list of potential future recipes, what's been really good, and what's in the freezer.
By the end of two weeks, our fridge tends to look somewhat empty (barring my love of Things in Jars) -- and that's the point. Use what you need, use it all, and no more. Hardly any food ever goes to waste, which is very important to me.
For example, last night we had garlic shrimp, spaghetti squash lasagna, and green salad. We specifically buy shell-on, U.S. wild shrimp. Why? Because all of those shrimp shells and tails make ridiculously tasty and quick stock -- for free. We saved every bit and threw it in a freezer bag already containing a lobster shell. I cannot WAIT for next Tuesday's shrimp chowder.
(In retrospect, I realize we should have saved and roasted the squash seeds. Ah well. Next time. Now if only I could figure out another use for the squash shell...)
You can see the plan in action here. You'll note each night of the week has a general theme. This is a GENIUS idea I got from the adorably perky Food Nanny. Once you have themes in place, it automatically makes it easy to pick recipes, rather than staring at a cookbook's table of contents thinking "OK, now what?"
This simple devotion of 30 minutes, twice a month, will repay you in a multitude of ways. Try it and see! Then tell me if it works for you.
As for me, I'm off to make a wee drinkie and marinate a flank steak for tonight's Thai Beef Salad. Mmm mmm good.
* = Non-magnetic surface, you see. About the only sad discovery we made upon buying this house (well, that and the fact that our boat of a car won't fit in the garage -- oops). Otherwise, my travel collection of silly magnets would provide a bit of camouflage for this big white sheet of paper.


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The Middle East, at the Beginning of 2014
"We are at the beginning of a very long and profound transformation," says President Barack Obama. True -- and nowhere is this truer than in the Middle East.
Egypt, the largest and most populous Arab country, seems to have settled back down into the type of military regime that has existed since 1952, except for 2011 to 2013 when it had an Islamist government. Nevertheless, there have been some important changes in Egypt.
First, in the "Islamist" era, Egypt remains at odds with the Muslim Brotherhood. Second, in international relations, Egypt has been generally disgusted by the U.S. administration's -- as one of my smartest, most democratic Egyptian friends says -- "cowboy" behavior. Since the Obama administration backed the Muslim Brotherhood government from 2011 to 2012, Egypt has turned to Russia, just as in 1955, when the United States confronted a radical Egypt.
It should be amusing to Egyptians that while the U.S. aid is a gift, they have to pay for Russian assistance. But then, the Egyptians are more suspicious of the Yankees than of Greeks bearing gifts. In addition, since Hamas and Turkey -- which support the Muslim Brotherhood and even anti-Egyptian terrorists -- have supported revolutionary Islamists against Egypt, the two are in conflict with Egypt.
Since Hamas is at war with both Egypt and Israel, Egypt and Israel have common interests in this conflict. Thus, it may seem Israel's current situation in the region is worse, but there are actually many positive aspects.
Turkey's situation is unstable, too. On the one hand, Turkey has been the main supporter of the rebel, Sunni side in the Syrian civil war. Turkey's support of the Muslim Brotherhood is considered antagonistic to Saudi Arabia and to the military regime in Egypt. It also potentially damages its hopes for business plans with Iran, since support is equally antagonistic to the Shi'a bloc. This has seriously damaged Turkey's relations with both the Arab and Iranian blocs. Turkey would like to be a bridge among Islamists, but that is making Iran and the Saudi-Egyptian bloc suspicious.
Sunnis and Shi'as are in conflict, and although people may think that the Arab world is obsessed with the Israel-Palestinian conflict, this is not the case. The Arab world (being divided) is less able to do something about the conflict, and now is far less focused on it than it has been over the past few decades.
Saudi Ambassador to Britain Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, who seems to be the Saudi regime's spokesman, wrote in the New York Times that "Saudi Arabia Will Go It Alone":
Saudi Arabia has been friends with our Western partners for decades ... for almost a century. These are strategic alliances that benefit us both. Recently, these relationships have been tested -- principally because of differences over Iran and Syria. We believe that many of the West's policies on both Iran and Syria risk the stability and security of the Middle East. This is a dangerous gamble, about which we cannot remain silent, and will not stand idly by.
And yet rather than challenging the Syrian and Iranian governments, some of our Western partners have refused to take much-needed action against them.


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Tapped w/live set from iamchemist - 1st Oct, The V Club (Glasgow)
The next edition of Tapped takes place on 1st October at The V Club from 11pm-3am with a live set from the awesome iamchemist (www.myspace.com/iamchemist).
It's a mere £4 on the door (and only £3 for layabout students).
Not only will you have a live act taking to the stage after midnight but you will of course have the Tapped DJs spinning indie, art rock, post punk, no-wave, mathcore and tweepop.
Check out the Tapped sampler on spotify at:
and the playlist for last month here:


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Library system honors top volunteers
SAN ANTONIO — Library Champions contribute time, talent and resources to the city's public library system.
The San Antonio Public Library will honor three individuals and a student tutoring program with its Library Champion Awards at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium of the Central Library, 600 Soledad St. The event is free and open to the public.
Recipients this year are Sherry Layman, the Landa Tutoring Program, Nicasio Selenga and Sarina Hackworth.
Layman is being honored for her key role in the inaugural Texas Book Festival in April, securing and coordinating more than 250 volunteers for the daylong festival held at the Central Library and Southwest School of Art.
The Landa Tutoring Program is the innovation of the Landa Teen Library Leadership Council. The teen tutors offer help with elementary school math concepts, reading comprehension, basic science principles and the development of writing skills. The program is made up of nine teens who will each be honored: Brigitte Bordelon, Madeline Carrola, Hana Kapasi, Nabil Kapasi, Yashdeep Sahota, Paul Lopez-Perryman, Carolina Uzquiano, Lola Carrola and Gladis Piña.
Selenga is a volunteer in the Processing Unit of Technical Services. Working half-days over an eight-month period, Selenga processed and distributed more than 5,800 books. He is being honored for accumulating the highest number of volunteer hours for an adult, with 1,217 hours for the year.
Hackworth has been a teen volunteer at the Johnston Library for the past three years. She has made contributions in various areas, assisting with everything from shelving library materials to outreach to teen programs. She is being honored for accumulating the highest number of volunteer hours for a teen, with 417.5 hours this year.
The San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees created the Library Champion Awards in 1996 to honor notable contributions to the library system.
"The work of every volunteer supports our library system, and we are truly grateful for all of their time and dedication," said Lisa Rodriguez, the chairwoman of the San Antonio Library Board of Trustees' Public Relations Committee. "The Library Champion Awards give us the opportunity to recognize a few of these individuals for their substantial involvement. Our champions have contributed significant time, talent and resources that resulted in the enhancement of library service in San Antonio."


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Are you concerned about your health? Then get the best air purifier for smoke.
Air purifiers are the wave of the present; more and more people are purchasing them in larger numbers than ever. The reason for this is quite simple: They want to maintain their good health and the health of their families.
Because we now live in a health-conscious society, people are concerned about the environment and the effect it has on people and their health. The air is being polluted by all sorts of contaminating, noxious chemicals that are making its way into people's home, this may include your home as well.
Then again, you may be living next door to a chain smoker whose obnoxious cigar or cigarette smoke is making you and your loved ones choke every day and night, not to mention persons who may smoke marijuana, which is even worse.
Or you may be a person who has a serious olfactory-related condition in which the slightest whiff of cigar or cigarette smoke, strong perfume or cologne or other odors are making you seriously ill.


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Salman Khan has reportedly asked director Shirish Kunder to write a quick role for him into the script for the upcoming Joker.
The Dabangg star is keen to act in Kunder's 3D project, which is being filmed at the moment in Chandigarh.
"Shirish has already locked in on Akshay for the lead in Joker with Sonakshi Sinha," a source told Mid Day. "But when Salman heard Shirish was making a film in 3D, he got excited. He told Shirish to get him into the picture even if it is for just a cameo."
Kunder, who will work with Khan in his next film, Kick, expressed his admiration for the actor but would not confirm that Khan would play any part in Joker.
"Both Salman and I love 3D," the director said. "I would love to include Salman in Joker. But it has to be a role that would do justice to him.â€


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1. First off, how do I make my A1C better, by having it in a lower scale next time I get my blood work done at the doctor's office?
2. Is it safe to go on a gluten free diet? Since there's gluten in carbohydrates. I am just trying to figure out what to eat, so that I can change my diet. I do consider carbohydrates as comfort food. But now that I know that it's not our friend. It is going to be kinda hard to not eat bread though. Where can you find gluten free foods anyway? Not for baking or making stuff, but gluten free foods. Like which supermarket?
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The best indicator of how well my A1C is going to be is in my fasting numbers. See where you can improve on those and it will help a lot. If you need a bedtime snack to stop the sugar dump overnite, figure out which ones will work the best and be consistent with that. Testing PP after your heaviest meal of the day is another piece of the puzzle too. Experiment with brief brisk walks to bring your numbers down if needed. Hope this works for you! I have no info on the gluten diet, sorry!
1. Only you can manage your diabetes to get your A1C lower. To do that you have to eat properly and exercise.
2. This is a question for your doctor. You should consult your medical team before making changes such as this to your diet.
Lowering your A1C takes time. It is not going to happen over night. It took me almost a year of diligently working to keep under control before it lowered the first time.
I can answer your first question easily, manage your diabetes and it will show in your A1C test eventually.
The second question only you, and your medical team can decide that, but as far as what can you eat, this should interest you:
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