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Allen & Overy LLP
- Clifford Chance
- De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
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- Ernest Meyer Swantée - De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
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- Petra Zijp - NautaDutilh
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- Esther Griffioen - Clifford Chance
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- Martijn Schoonewille - Loyens & Loeff
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Allen & Overy LLP's practice has 'in-depth experience and a strong reputation' for handling high-value issuances, loan portfolio transactions and complex securitisation. 'Loyal, knowledgeable and well-regarded' practice head Gerard Kastelein and senior associate Jonathan Heeringa acted for Nationale Nederlanden Bank on the establishment of its €3bn debt issuance programme. Other clients include ING Bank and KPN.
Clients of the 'quick, accurate' team at Clifford Chance include issuers such as Deutsche Telekom and Volkswagen as well as underwriters and arrangers such as UniCredit Bank. The 'ever-accessible' Jurgen van der Meer, who 'always goes the extra mile', advised Rabobank on the establishment of a €30bn note programme. Pieter van Welzen, Frank Graaf, senior counsel Tineke Kothe and senior associate Esther Griffioen are also recommended.
Particularly active on the issuer side, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's practice is led by Niek Biegman, who splits his time between London and Amsterdam. Menno Stoffer advised RELX on the establishment of a $2bn note programme. The 'very knowledgeable' Ferdinand Hengst assisted Royal Schiphol Group with various issuances from its €3bn note programme. Jan Marten van Dijk retired in September 2017.
Noted for its regulatory expertise and its handling of complex debt products, Linklaters' team counts J.P. Morgan, Rabobank and Unilever among its clients. Department head Pim Horsten and highly active managing associate Menno Baks acted for ING Groep on its issuance of $1bn-worth of convertible securities, and advised a group of managers including Deutsche Bank on the establishment of a €3bn note programme.
NautaDutilh's 'very experienced' team is 'quick to react, always available' and benefits from having firm offices in London and New York. Antonia Netiv, who 'understands both business and regulations', and department head Petra Zijp advised Van Lanschot on the update of its €2bn structured notes programme. Arjan Scheltema is 'knowledgeable and clear-thinking'.
Counting tax, structuring and regulatory expertise as key strengths, Loyens & Loeff's 'high-level, very client-oriented' department acts for clients including J.P. Morgan, HSBC and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. 'Experienced, hands-on and humorous' practice head Martijn Schoonewille, who made partner in January 2017, acted for Mondelēz International Holdings Netherlands on various note issuances worth over $3.7bn in total.
Simmons & Simmons LLP's 'fast, high-quality' team is 'always approachable' and 'very good at making complex subjects comprehensible'. It is noted for its international capabilities: practice head Peter Voorhees is US-qualified. The 'hands-on, personable' Marieke Driessen is well known for her regulatory knowledge and structured finance expertise. Clients include ING Bank, RBS and the Dutch Ministry of Finance.
Especially active in acting for global corporates on note issuances, Stibbe's practice also handles debt instrument restructuring. Rein van Helden and Jaap Willeumier assisted British American Tobacco with its approximately $17.2bn bond issuance, while Pieter Schütte advised Steinhoff International on an €800m bond issuance, constituting the company's debut on the European bond market.
The key partners at Baker McKenzie are Philippe Steffens, who acted for Arrow Global Group on a £220m high-yield bond issuance, and derivatives expert Corinne Schot. Regulatory advice and bond restructuring are also key strengths of the department, clients of which include Nyrstar and Metinvest.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's team provides 'prompt' advice and stands out for its knowledge of the market; the practice counts structured finance and securitisation among its strengths. Mandeep Lotay acted for NN Group on its issuance of €900m-worth of notes, and assisted Wereldhave with establishing its €2bn EMTN programme. Associate Tim Elkerbout is highly recommended.
The 'dedicated, precise' team at Hogan Lovells International LLP has cross-border capabilities, and acts mostly for financial institutions. Robert Masman, who is 'easy to work with' and has 'good market understanding', leads the team jointly with Wouter Jongen; Masman advised ABN Amro and HSBC as joint lead managers on a €574m securitisation by LeasePlan Nederland.
Houthoff's practice is active on the issuer and the investor side. Jessica Terpstra advised J.P. Morgan Securities as the initial purchasers on RCS & RDS' €350m note issuance; Samvardhana Motherson Group is an issuer client. Alexander Kaarls heads the practice, and André de Neve, who splits his time between Rotterdam and New York, is also recommended.


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The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu on Monday said there is no room for coup plotters in the country, adding that any attempt to truncate democracy will be resisted.
Tinubu gave the warning at the Lagos Assembly Special Parliamentary Session to celebrate Lagos at 50, Second Anniversary of the 8th Assembly and official inauguration of L-Shaped Assembly Complex.
The army had, in a statement on May 16, warned all its officers and soldiers to steer clear of politics or have themselves to blame.
Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the army spokesman, had said in the statement that the warning followed information received by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai that, "some individuals have been approaching some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons."
"On the basis of that, the army chief, has warned such persons to desist from these acts. He also reminded them that Nigerian army is a thorough professional, disciplined, loyal and apolitical institution that has clear constitutional roles and responsibilities," the statement read in part.
Buratai, according to the statement, had advised military personnel, who were interested in politics, "to resign their commission or apply for voluntary discharge forthwith."
Tinubu, speaking on the issue, reiterated that any attempt to truncate democratic rule in the country would be resisted.
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What if I am so shy I can barely speak? What if I spill my drink, or step on his cat, or or or….
Ugh. I hate and love this part. The nerves aggghhhhh!
What if I slather myself in my favorite lotion that makes me smell like candy and he ends up having some kind of weird scent allergy thing? Sigh, OK I am totally over thinking this.
What if I don't like HIM? It's funny how that thought hadn't even crossed my mind until now. I don't think I am an inherently insecure person. I don't have low self-esteem. And although sure, I'd love to drop a clothing size, I have never had a trouble attracting hot guys. So why am I worried?
As submissives do we sometimes get in the habit of feeling like WE are auditioning? I mean, you see it so many times in the "community" – so&so submissive is "under consideration" by so&so Dom etc. I think if you have established that on a kink-level you are compatible (ie; you both are into the same things or you don't have a list of hard-limits that are his list of must haves) then shouldn't you both be considering each other?
At the end of the day, I want to be with someone that likes me, the person, the woman, enough to be able to take pride in becoming the man I submit to. Someone who cares enough about me that they want to journey with me – not just sit in the drivers seat and blindly drive me from destination to destination. You know? Does that sound crazy?
In my last relationship there were so many amazing things. But in the end, I wasn't valued. I was expected to feel (and show) my immense gratitude for having them in my life but I was never the reason that they felt lucky. Is it too much to hope that I could find someone who feels so damn lucky to find ME? I promise you, future Sir, whether you are the one I am meeting tomorrow or one I may not meet for years to come, I will repay that emotion a million fold.
In other news I can't deny that my inner subbie is DYING. She is literally suffocating. Not enough (before you all get concerned) to make any stupid decisions (this isn't my first rodeo and this isn't the dreaded "sub-frenzy" lol) But god dammit if I don't get a seriously good spanking soon I might just implode. Or explode. I will ODE. But I can't submit to a spanking, or anything else for that matter, to just anyone. Heat, remember? I gotta have it.
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Kenyngton Manor Judged Good
As you are aware the school was inspected by Ofsted at the end of November and I am writing to you to share the judgements made by the inspectors when they visited our school. This inspection was the first visit since the school joined The Howard Partnership Trust and became an academy in 2013.
Parents will be very aware that Kenyngton Manor has undergone an enormous amount of change in the last three years and so this inspection was a very significant moment in the school's improvement journey. The Ofsted team's findings are as a result of the hard work and dedication of Mrs Scott and the staff team and I would like to thank them on your behalf for their commitment to the school and local community.
I am delighted to inform you that the school has been judged 'good' in all areas of provision and that the Lead Inspector was impressed by the progress that the school has made in the last three years. The judgements made are as follows;
- Leadership and management – good
- Quality of teaching, learning and assessment – good
- Personal development and wellbeing – good
- Outcomes for pupils – good
- Early Years – good
- The school's overall effectiveness is good
The report contains comments that acknowledge the many strengths at Kenyngton Manor together with two suggestions for further improvements. Notable strengths include how the school has continued to improve and develop in recent years, the high priority placed on pupils' safety and wellbeing, the quality of teaching and the strength in leadership.
We were particularly pleased with the many positive comments about the quality of teaching and the progress that our pupils make. Parents will know how hard the school has worked to ensure that every child experiences high quality teaching every day. It was a real pleasure to work with the inspectors over the two days and show them how well pupils achieve in every classroom across the school.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank parents and carers for your support over the last three years. I have learned that the partnership with parents is one of the essential ingredients in making sure every child makes great progress. We will continue to work with you and the children over the next phase of our improvement journey to ensure that Kenyngton Manor gives the best possible start to our children's education.
Jonathan Roddick
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Harbour trials of Admiral Gorshkov to begin in Aug in Russia
Set for induction into the Indian Navy next year, harbour trials of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov are expected to begin by August end in Russia.These trials are aimed at testing the functioning of all the systems of the warship, senior Navy sources told PTI here.The harbour trials will be followed up by sea trials which are expected to start by November where the major systems of the warship including its weapon firing capabilities would be put to test, they said.The sources said that the warship is expected to be delivered as per the original schedule of December 2012. The 45,000 tonne, 283-metre aircraft carrier, rechristened INS Vikramaditya by the Indian Navy, is undergoing refit and repairs at the Sevmash shipyard in Russia.During his recent visit to Russia, Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar was taken to the Sevmash shipyard and shown the progress in work on the Gorshkov.
The contract for the warship was signed between India and Russia in 2004 but the cost escalation and price revision by Russia for retrofitting the ship were cited as reasons for the delay.After long negotiations, the two sides had settled on USD 2.3 billion as the price of the second hand warship.
With only a lone aircraft carrier INS Virat being operated now, the Russian origin warship is key to India's plan of having one aircraft carrier each on both the seaboards.Construction of another indigenous aircraft carrier is on in Kochi and is expected to be inducted into the navy by the end of 2014.Share this: Twitter | StumbleUpon | Facebook | Delicious | digg | reddit | buzz
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While Eddyline's original Sandpiper celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year, the brand is also debuted the all-new Sandpiper 130 at Paddlesports Retailer 2018 in Oklahoma City.
Rep Ethan Ebersold showed off the new Sandpiper in the new Seagrass\Silver color for Paddling Magazine in the Eddyline booth at the Cox Convention Center.
The large 48- by 22-inch open cockpit accommodates larger or even extra large paddler, and also leaves room to bring along a kid, grandkid or the family hound. The large oval rear hatch measures 18 inches and can swallow gear. "I recently hauled 50 to 60 gallons of water with camping stuff and was super comfortable," says Ebersold about a recent trip.
The Sandpiper 130's 28-inch width aids stability and Eddyline anticipates the boat will be popular with everyone from day trippers and family paddlers to anglers. "We're looking forward to an angler version," says Eddyline's Tom Remsing about possible future plans.
Eddyline's Cloud 10 seat system is made in America using anti-microbial, marine-grade foam and solar-weave, tech-mesh fabric. The Cloud10 Seat provides durable, breathable, water permeable and sun-proof comfort for those long days on the water. The seat can also be removed to provide a comfortable rest-stop on a shore break.


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On Wednesday SERI participated in the Knowledge Hub which forms part of the Understanding Poverty and Inequality in South Africa course offered by UCT's Graduate School of Development Policy and Practice (GSDPP).
The course was attended by 22 participants representing various government departments including; Social Development (National and Eastern Cape), Health, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Small Business Development amongst others.
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to a book listing before canceling it and trying someone else? What would be the right amount ot fime to wait?
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Let it time out, or you're just going to be matched right back up with them. Let the system work. I know, it's frustrating to wait, but really, it'll help you in the long run.
I requested a book on 12/9 and the member printed the label 10 minutes later. However, that person still has not responded. It still says "waiting for member". I'm guessing the person is waiting to accept right before going to the post office. I know its Christmas time and people are really busy. I don't have much patience, but have to learn to get some (LOL).
I know how hard it is to see a book you want just sit there! But the system works if you just wait it out - if the first member doesn't respond, the request goes to the next person.
Phyllis - Are you sure you are correct? If the sender printed the label, it should not say "waiting on member," it should say "accepted-printed."
Phyllis, if you have a "waiting for member" after a "printed label" someone must have cancelled. I'm guessing you rolled to a new sender because someone cancelled - check your transaction archive.
Dawgs and Anna,
Here's what it says. "Accepted - Printed" but when I click on details it says "waiting for member". Does this mean the person hasn't responded to the part about when will you be able to mail the book? I'm so confused.
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I was just about to post the same question! I ordered one on 12/8 and it still says waiting for member. I was going to cancel and reorder but I will just let it time out like others suggested. I'm not normally so impatient but it is the first book in a series of 3 I ordered for my mom and of course the other ones are on the way!
If you cancel and reorder it will go back to the same person (unless they cancel the order and take the book off their shelf)... and then you have the long wait again. Even though it is sooo frustrating to wait (sometime the full 5 days) for them to accept and get things rollling, its better to let the system take care of it and move you to the next seller. Another trick is to do a search for the on the box-o-books screen to see if a boxer might have it and order it directly from their bookshelf.
You might try to look at the reviews (if there are any) especially recent ones, to see if any of the review-writers have it on their shelf too.
These are actually books I choose from people. I was trying to keep the cost down by ordering multiples from members that had books on my list. Unfortunatley only two members had at least two books on their lists that I could do this with. I guess I can continue to wait as I'm not in a hurry. They are Christmas gifts but aren't needed to be in hand for her ....as long as she knows they are coming is good enough.
Phyllis, on the main account page it will say accepted - printed but until they mark it mailed it will say waiting for member when you click on the details button
If you let the book time out it removes the book from that persons shelf and puts a red flag that their account might be inactive. If they have multiple requests timeout then the account is put on hold. This helps weed out the inactive accounts. But it can be frustrating. I had a book I request, just a couple hours away from timing out on it's 2nd shelf when I posted in book bazaar what book I wanted. I had a response quickly and cancled the 2nd request. I know I should have let it time out again but I was tired of waiting. I did my part with the 1st account. But don't cancel a request unless you have someones shelf you can order it directly off of because it'll just go back to that person. Then you'll wait even longer.
I've had 3 books this month go through multiple time-outs. From a look at their shelves, they were likely inactive (few books, no activity in months). In one case, it was a good thing, because the new sender made me a great deal on a series! And I have 2 books now that will time-out shortly. Luckily, I'm in no hurry for those.
Thanks Hugbandit,
The other poster mailed the book today. Now I understand.
Yes, it can still say "awaiting member" after it's been accepted and printed. You need to go into the details to see it.
So Phyllis, you are correct as long as it says "AWAITing member" in the details. I have one sitting like that right now. In my case they haven't mailed the book yet even though they said they would on the 11th. Of course, the book could have been mailed and she forgot the hit the button.
Also, the "printing" button on her can be misleading. I can make it show printed just by looking at the printing label. I don't have to actually print it. I learned that when I first joined because my printer was on the fritz and that's how I got the addresses to hand address the packages. That's in the rules here on the site so it's a bit misleading to say the actual label has been printed when she could just have been looking at who she was sending to.
Also, to the OP, like the others have suggested, as hard as it is to wait let it go through the course. Then as long as there is another book in the system you'll be moved to the next person in the FIFO system.
Another solution is you can always go to the Book Bazaar and ask who has it on their shelf (if it's fairly popular you should hear from someone). Maybe you can even get a deal on it!
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Once a book has been "Accepted - Printed", how long before that times-out (or does it)? This person took the full five days to accept the book and it's been 5 days now since it was printed. I realize this is holiday time and she is probably very busy; I only want to know if it will time-out after being printed, and go on to the next person in FIFO?
Depends on the mailby date the sender chose, Deb. Help Center sez:
They have 2 days after the mail by date to mark it mailed. If it is not marked mailed in time the request will get passed on to someone else. You do not have to pay another credit if you end up with 2 books though. If the 1st person doesn't follow the rules and the request gets sent to someone else, only the 2nd person will get the credit unless you decide to give the 1st person one too. But you don't have to.
Are you actually seeing an active "cancel" button even after the request is showing that the person has printed? That really shouldn't happen and should be reported (through the "contact us" link at the bottom of the page). Things would get really messed up if the person had actually already mailed and you were able to cancel.


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First recorded in 1490–1500, lex is from the Latin word lēx
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1. The public perception that the economic woes are the fault of Republican policy. Of course the issue is clearly more complicated than this (with many parties to blame including the Democrat controlled Congress) but the MSM framed it in such a context and the public seemed to have bought into this bias.
2. The Democrats successfully and unfairly linked McCain to the unpopular Bush administration - this appeared to have stuck.
3. Money - The Dems far outspent McCain and co. with campaign superdollars. Money often,(ut not always, buys results and this seemed to be the case here.
4. Sarah Palin - her inexperience on the key issues showed - the MSM buried her in this department and tagged McCain with the smear.
5. Obama proved to be the master of the sound bite. He could sell sand in Dubai...
6. McCain had a poor environmental policy...Obama offered an increasingly green electorate a more forward thinking approach in this department
7. Obama's marketing team were brilliant in remaking Obama from a left wing senator into a centrist politician...I personally don't believe that much of this transformation is genuine but the electorate seems to have okayed the change.
8. High turnouts brought out more Democrat voters than would otherwise be the case.
9. International support was clearly behind Obama. In an increasingly global world such sentiment probably trickled across to influence the US Electorate.
10. The success of the surge - a key McCain driving point - was played down by the MSM so that it became a non-issue in November.
11. McCain looked tired and old during certain phases of the campaign compared to
the youthful Obama. This certainly did not help him.
12. Minority groups make up a larger percent of the US population. Hispanics in particular helped solidify Democrat positions in California and New Mexico. Republicans need to be more vigilant in the future with respect to winning the minority vote.
13. The GOP political machine proved to be inefficient in registering voters in key swing states such as Colorado and Florida.
14. Possible voter fraud connected to such pro-Obama groups as ACORN may have influenced results in Ohio. I would love to see an investigation of such irregularities.
15. There have been an influx of Democrat voters into Virginia and North Carolina. This turned these former Bush states into Obama territory.
16. Some prominent Conservatives (Obamacons) jumped ship from the GOP in the closing days of the election. This may have had the broader effect of shifting some Conservative voters towards the Illinois senator.
17. The Republicans failed to make significant inroads with the university educated sector of the US population. The GOP's apparent platform focus appeared to be more geared toward the 'redneck' element of the electorate.
18. Some conservatives stayed at home on election day as they felt that neither candidate was Conservative enough to warrant their support.
19. The Republican brand seemed fatigued. The Democrat cry for change played on this.
20. Michael Moore kept his mouth shut this time around.


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(כי יהיה לאיש בן סורר ומורה (דברים כא:יח
If a man has a wayward and rebellious son (Devarim 21:18)
The Pesukim discussing the בן סורר ומורה come immediately after the Pasuk where the Torah protects the Bechor's right to a double portion, even against the wishes of his father.
What is the connection between these two Pesukim? They seem to have no relation to one another.
My Rebbe, Reb Moshe Lieber, answers in the name of the Shem MiShmuel. The Torah is teaching an important lesson about beginnings. Just as the first born son, who represents the beginning and start of a new family, receives special privileges, so, too, all beginnings come with privileges.
After one becomes a bar/bas mitzvah, the beginning months set the tone for his/her future. What type of person is he going to be? What type of life is he going to live? The Halachos of בן סורר ומורה only apply for the first three months after his bar mitzvah, because the way he is acting now is only a sample of how he is going to behave when he matures. As a result, the Torah says, let him be killed while still innocent, rather than wait and have him be killed while guilty.
Chazal's ruling that the בן סורר ומורה is judged and as a result killed because of the future seems to be a contradiction to what is said about Yishmael. When Avraham threw Hagar and Yishmael out of the house into the desert and Yishmael was dying of thirst, the Torah (Bereishis 21:17) says, "Hashem heard Yishmael's cry in his current state." And he was saved.
Rashi explains that the Melachim had a long discussion regarding the matter and said that Yishmael should not be saved, since his children would terrorize the Jews later in history. Hashem said no, that he should be judged by his current state, not by his future descendants. Then why, in the case of the בן סורר ומורה, is the boy killed because of his future aveiros?
Reb Yitzchak Sher explains that the two situations must be looked at differently. When Hashem saved Yishmael by examining his current state and ignoring the future, He was not helping him out, for he was allowed to live and commit aveiros later. But theבן סורר ומורה was shown Rachamim by being killed at 13, before he had much time for his Neshoma to tarnish.
Another interpretation examines the difference between Yishmael and the background of theבן סורר ומורה. The Torah says that the בן סורר ומורה is the child of a soldier who married the יפת תואר, the beautiful captive woman. This soldier was not the צדיק הדור; rather, he was someone to whom physical appearance was very important, as proven by the fact he married the woman only because of her looks. A child from this type of father will never amount to anything. The Torah says, let this child leave the world innocent, before it's too late.
On the other hand, Yishmael was raised by Avraham and Sorah. Hashem knew that his upbringing would eventually bring him back to do teshuva. Hashem therefore looked at the present and not at the future, because his future had hope.
כי תבנה בית חדש ועשית מעקה לגגך (דברים כב:ח)
If you build a new house, you should make a fence for your roof (Devarim 22:8)
The Torah commands the installation of a Ma'akeh, or fence, around the roof of a house. This commandment is followed by the rationale: In this manner, you will not be liable for bloodshed in your house, should someone accidentally fall off the roof.
The Gemara (Bava Kama 15b) infers from the reason given by the Torah that we are not only obligated to protect our household members from a potentially dangerous roof, but from other hazardous items as well. For example, it is forbidden to raise a wild dog, or to employ a shaky ladder, lest this results in injury or loss of life.
The difficulty with this is statement is that the Torah made a point of mentioning the making of a Ma'akeh. Why is this action singled out, if in truth the obligation includes all other potential dangers to human life as well? The simple answer to this question is apparent from the Rambam (Hil. Rotzeach, Ch. 11). The obligation of Ma'akeh is unique in that its construction is subject to a positive commandment. Although removing other dangers is inferred from the end of the verse, they are only included in the negative commandment not to cause death or injury, but there is no positive commandment to do an action to remove them.
As an example of this difference, one can direct a non-Jew to remove dangerous items on his behalf, but the Minchas Chinuch (546) maintains that the positive commandment to actually build a Ma'akeh must be performed by the owner himself or by a qualifying Jewish agent.
The Machane Ephraim (Shluchim 11), however, quotes dissenting opinions that the Mitzvah is not to actually build the fence, but to make sure that the roof is safe, in which case a non-Jew would be adequate for the placement of a Ma'akeh.
Another difference between installing a Ma'akeh and removing other dangers is in regard to making a Bracha. While the Rambam (Brachos, Ch. 11) and She'eltos (P. Eikev) rule that a Bracha should be said upon performing the positive commandment of installing a Ma'akeh, the Chayei Adam (15, 24) writes that no Bracha is recited upon removing other dangers. The reason for this is that there is generally no requirement to make a Bracha when refraining from transgressing a negative commandment, only when performing a positive one.
The Chazon Ish propounds an alternative answer to the original question. The laws of Ma'akeh require that the roof must be located on a privately owned house. A domain lacking the properties of a "house," because, for instance, its area is smaller than four square amos or it is lower than ten tefachim high, is exempt from a Ma'akeh (Sukkah 3a). Similarly, a house without specific owners, such as a Shul, does not require a fence placed on its roof (Chullin 136a). Yet it would seem that the element of danger involved should be enough by itself to obligate the owner of such a domain to install a Ma'akeh. Why, if he would have to remove a shaky ladder, should he be entirely exempt from protecting his roof?
The Chazon Ish therefore concludes that the danger of a roof is different than the others, which is why the Torah had to make specific mention of it. He writes that although a wild dog is a clear danger, going up to a roof is not, because the person going up is aware of the danger involved and takes necessary precautions. This is the reason why there is no prohibition to go up to a roof without a fence or to climb a tree. Only through the Torah giving specific directives regarding a Ma'akeh, with the guidelines of a "house" and private property, are we commanded to take extra steps to safeguard a roof. Consequently, where the domain is not considered a "house" and the factors obligating one to protect his roof are lacking, no Ma'akeh is necessary. The Chazon Ish adds, however, that even when the area is exempt from a true Ma'akeh that is ten tefachim high, a barrier at least three tefachim high should be installed without a Bracha.
(Adapted from Bais HaVaad)


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Does anyone know how to make the battery last longer than 2 to 3 days. I have even bought another battery and it too only lasts 2 to 3 days.I don't know how it is supposed to last that long on stand by.
mark, 04 Mar 2010how can i get my 4 gigabit memory card to work in my motorola A1200you got to flash the SDHC patch for A1200.
Google A1200 SDHC patch and you'll find the patch file and instructions.
(in this case, you'll have to format it into two partitions of 2GB, using FAT)
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I received a letter dated the 8th February 2012, stating :"You may not be eligible for *********** tax refund that you claimed in 2009 and 2010 tax returns."
Claiming that I had not made payment application for benefit **** from Centrelink.
Hate to tell you ATO - but you were WRONG. I had claimed BOTH benefits, one had been accepted, the 2010 period in PAID July 2011 and the 2009 period was denied by Centrelink because Centrelink couldn't "data-match" with ATO records.
I resubmitted the Centrelink claim for benefit **** for the 2009 period and blindly waited for a response. Centrelink guidelines are 28 day turn-around. I advised ATO this was the case and sat back and waited (stupid me)
I re-entered the Centrelink office on the 21st March, they advised me that the claim was still being processed. I asked for a letter confirming this was the case, which I received and duly faxed off to the to Centrelink AND ATO data-matching team office. NO RESPONSE. Exert "As this matter is beyond my ability to solve. I just have to wait and consequently you will also have to wait. This also means that the adjustment to my tax return for the period 2009 can not be enforced until such time as Centrelink data-match information previously provided to them in July 2011."
On the 17th April, low and behold a revised assessment is received from the ATO claiming I owe them $1000. I duly send off ANOTHER letter to both the ATO and Centrelink. No response is received from either party. Exert: "As I have previously explained to you. Centrelink have failed to fulfil their end of the application, regarding benefit **** which was submitted to them on the 27th February 2012. I have now received an amended assessment, which I will not pay until Centrelink either pay or decline my application, which has been submitted. not once BUT twice for this period."
On the 19th April I decide enough is enough and submit a complaint to the Commonwealth Ombudsman. Low and behold within 48 hours I am talking to sane people from both the Ombudsman AND ATO (Not Centrelink)
At NO POINT IN time did ANYONE from Centrelink contact me to discuss this matter, even when escalated to the Commonwealth Ombudsman. NOT ONCE.
The ATO refuse to acknowledge they are wrong in applying a penalty, when evidence obviously shows doubt. They will only extend the payment due date, nothing else. But better than nothing I suppose.
On the 24th April 2012, (57 days after second application) a determination is made in my favour (as I knew it would be) and Centrelink have to pay me (as I knew would be the case.)
I then have to contact the ATO and advise them this is the case. Exert: "The stress you placed upon me was unacceptable and no-one was prepared to accept the fact that I am an honest law-abiding citizen. No wonder people dislike the ATO and staff face issues of verbal abuse, in relation to determinations that are incorrect. and force people to approach the Ombudsman to get things resolved."
The matter is now closed, but the fact that Centrelink did not contact me regarding ANY correspondence sent to them and ATO take 5 days to acknowledge fax or not at all in some cases, is deplorable.
My only conclusion in all of this, is that the Federal Government is broke and they are hoping the Little Mr and Mrs Smith, will just pay up and shut up and save the Government billions in benefits and reap illegal back payments.
Have you had a similar experience?
My previous run-ins with Centrelink.
Social Security - Name and Shame - July 2011
**Centrelink finally called me on the 10th May 2012 at 5pm.........


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What is this? You have not seen Borat? You did not go for the first time with your entire company? You did not go for the second time with your biggest client?
Then clearly, you, unlike me, lead a normal life full of sense and logic and propriety.
I'm kinda glad I'm not you.
Anyway, to keep you till you do go, look at this clip of Sacha Baron Cohen - unusually out of character on the Daily Show, way back in the day.
Sacha Baron Cohen and Jon Stewart. Mmmmm. Geek crush.
Edited to add: Upon further reflection - by which I mean upon remembering that Sacha Baron Cohen is, in fact, Borat - I wish to retract the above statement. With a shudder.
Good God. Never underestimate the power of a posh Oxbridge accent and a well-cut suit to cause temporary amnesia.
16 November 2006
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Forrest Gump: the Vietnam War Through the Eyes of a Child
The Vietnam War Through the Eyes of a Child
In Winston Groom's Forrest Gump, the main character, Forrest Gump is involved in the Vietnam War. In the novel, he is mentally challenged and he sees everything somewhat differently then another individual might. His point of view of the events of the Vietnam War are child-like and different then what most people would see.
The Vietnam War was a very tragic war. The events took place from 1954-1975 (Brigham). The Second Indochina War resulted from a long conflict between France and Vietnam. After 100 years of colonial rule, in July of 1954, France was forced to leave Vietnam. Nationalist forces defeated French troops at Dien Bien Phu in the northwest corner of Vietnam. This battle proved to the French that they were no longer able to keep their Indochinese colonies and they quickly moved for peace.
The Geneva Peace Accords were signed by France and Vietnam in the summer of 1954 (Brigham). The Peace Accords reflected the strains of the international cold war. They represented the worst of all possible futures for war-torn Vietnam. According the the Accords, Vietnam would hold national elections in 1956 to reunify the country. With the election, the division at the seventeenth parallel, a temporary separation without cultural precedent would vanish. The United States did not agree with the Geneva Accords because they thought it granted too much power to the Communist Party Of Vietnam. President Dwight D. Eisenhower instead Camejo 2
supported the creation of a counter revolutionary alternative south of the seventeenth parallel. The United States supported the nation-building effort through a series of multilateral agreements that created the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO).
The Eisenhower administration created a new nation in southern Vietnam using SEATO as its political cover. In 1955 with much American aid, the Government of the Republic of Vietnam, or South Vietnam was born. The following year Ngo Dinh Diem was elected president of South Vietnam. Diem claimed that his new government was under attack from Communists in the north. He argued the North Vietnam wanted to take South Vietnam by force. In late 1957, Diem began to counterattack. President Eisenhower sent weapons and American military advisers to South Vietnam to train a South Vietnamese army. Diem passed a series of acts known as Law 10/59 that made it legal to hold someone in jail if that person was a suspected Communist without bringing formal charges. His government arrested thousands. The outcry was immediate. Many groups in opposition to Diem's rule attacked his troops and the secret police. This just furthered Diem's complaints of South Vietnam trying to be taken by force.
Between 1956 and 1960, the Communist Party of Vietnam desired to reunify to country through political means alone. The Communist Party tried to cause Diem's collapse by exerting a large amount of internal political pressure but were unsuccessful. Diem's attacks on suspected Southern Communists convinced the party to adopt more violent tactics. In January 1959, the Communist Party approved the use of revolutionary violence to overthrow Diem's government and liberate South Vietnam. In May 1959 and September 1960, the party confirmed its use of violence and combination of political and armed struggle movements. This resulted in the creation of a united front to help mobilize southerners in oppostion to North Vietnam. The united front brought together Communists and Non-Communists that opposed Diem and wanted to unify Vietnam. The National Liberation Front was created on December 20, 1960. Washington Camejo 3
denounced the NLF. They referred
to it as Viet Cong, which was a derogatory and slang term meaning Vietnamese Communists although the organization was mostly non-Communists.
The Kennedy Administration seemed split on the Diem regime. Some advisers told the president to withdraw from Vietnam and...
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Brigham, Robert K."History of the Vietnam War."21 Nov.2005 .
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Hectic Club programme over next two months
13 January 2009
After a highly enjoyable and competitive AIB GAA provincial club series
pre-Christmas the focus now switches to the AIB GAA Club Championships
All-Ireland campaigns in all grades leading to the St. Patrick's Day
spectacular when Croke Park will host the senior hurling and football
There's quarter-final action at senior football and junior hurling level
next weekend with the fixtures as follows:
AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Junior Club Championship Quarter-Final:
Skehana (Galway) v John Mitchells (Warwickshire), Ballinasloe, 2.30pm
(Extra-time if necessary)
AIB GAA All-Ireland football senior Club Championship Quarter-Final:
Tir Chonaill Gaels (London) v Corofin (Galway), Ruislip, 2.00pm.
TIR CHONAILL GAELS v COROFIN
Tir Chonaill Gaels are making their third attempt in four seasons to reach
the AIB GAA Club Championships All-Ireland Semi-Final but face a huge task
against a highly impressive Corofin side that marched confidently to the
Connacht title.
However, the Galway and Connacht champions will have to be at their best
against a formidable Tir Chonaill Gaels side who are appearing in the
quarter-final for a second successive year. They lost to Crossmaglen
Rangers (Armagh) by 0-10 to 0-6 last year.
In 2006, Tir Chonaill Gaels lost out to eventual AIB GAA Club Championships
All-Ireland champions, Salthill-Knocknacarra (Galway) by 0-9 to 0-5 in the
Corofin, the 1998 AIB GAA Club Championships All-Ireland champions, beat
Castlerea St.Kevin's (Roscommon) by 1-14 to 0-8 in the Connacht semi-final
before securing the title for a fourth time when beating Eastern Harps
(Sligo) by 0-11 to 0-6 in the final last November. The winners will play
Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) in the semi-final on February 21 while
Dromcollogher-Broadford (Limerick) will play Crossmaglen Rangers (Armagh)
in the other semi-final on the same day.
Next Sunday:
Quarter-final: Tir Chonaill Gaels (London) v Corofin (Galway), Ruislip.
Feb 21:
Semi-finals: Corofin or Tir Chonaill Gaels v Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin),
Mullingar, 2.30
Dromcollogher-Broadford (Limerick) v Crossmaglen Rangers (Armagh),
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Static website service performance improvements
We have made significant performance improvements in our static website service and have dug deep into everything on the client and server side. All images are now sent with Cloudinary's Akamai CDN including the favicon, and every CSS, HTML and Javascript file are compressed and minified.
Speed Index
We use webpagetest for our performance tests. As a measure of how one experiences the web page speed we use Speed Index. The Speed Index is the average time at which visible parts of the page are displayed. It is expressed in milliseconds and dependent on the size of the viewport.
We have now also separated the routes for the front page and the Angular app. The Angular app is now between the median to 10th percentile compared to the reference speed index, which is as good as it can get. Our front page which we want to be as quick as possible is now below the 10th percentile 6 of 8 times.
Angular app (Appernetic Static website Generator service) performance test from:
Dulles, VA Thinkpad T430: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160308_C8_15P4/1/details/ First View, Speed Index: 1422
San Francisco, CA USA - Yottaa: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160308_YB_15ZA/ First View, Speed Index: 2881
Singapore - EC2: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160308_EC_166Y/ First View, Speed Index: 2884
Brussels, BE: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160308_NP_162K/ First View, Speed Index: 2408
Frankfurt, DE: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160308_RX_6P2/ First View, Speed Index: 3759
Front page performance test from:
Amsterdam: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160309_E3_6HP/ First view, Speed Index: 600
Singapore: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160309_DG_6HB/ First view, Speed Index: 769
Sydney, Australia (Servers Australia) http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160309_04_6GN/ First view, Speed Index: 1600
Johannesburg, South Africa http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160309_MC_6GQ/ First view, Speed Index: 1305
Seoul, Korea EC2 http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160309_85_6GZ/ First view, Speed Index: 1519
San Francisco, CA USA - Yottaa: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160309_1S_83M/ First view, Speed Index: 1672
Dulles, VA - Thinkpad T430: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160309_PX_87N/ First view, Speed Index: 900
Frankfurt, DE: http://www.webpagetest.org/result/160309_GG_8DS/ First view, Speed Index: 1309
Our uptime monitoring with Pingdom also shows that the we are on the right track now. For the front page, we now have the performance grade 92 of 100. Google PageSpeed Insights shows 67 of 100 for mobile devices and 87 of 100 for computers.
Response time diagram last 24 hours for the Angular app.
Pingdom test result logs for the Angular app (Appernetic static website service).
Caching with CloudFlare is improving. Once the cache has been properly warmed up, it will even be better than this.
Appernetic static website service, caching with CloudFlare.


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A Practical Guide to Palliative CareBy: Jerry L. Old (author), Daniel L. Swagerty (author)Hardback
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DescriptionDesigned for easy use at the bedside, this manual contains the practical information health care professionals need to provide optimal end-of-life care. The book presents a multidimensional, holistic approach to assessment and management of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Topics covered include cultural diversity in end-of-life care; communicating with patients and families; predicting life expectancy; terminal care; non-pain symptom management; pain control; palliative interventions; pediatric palliative care; record keeping; and ethics. The succinct, user-friendly presentation features bullet points and numerous quick-reference tables. Each chapter includes an "In a Nutshell" summary of key points.
ContentsSection 1: THE PALLIATIVE CARE APPROACH Ch. 1 Definitions Ch. 2 Philosophy-From "Cure" to "Comfort" Ch. 3 The Transition from "Diagnose and Treat" to "Palliate" Ch. 4 Historical Perspective: What Has Changed? Section 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN END-OF-LIFE CARE Ch. 5: Planning for Diverse Populations Ch. 6: African American Culture & End-of-Life Ch. 7: Hispanic Views on Death & Dying Ch. 8: Understanding the Jewish Culture Ch. 9: Mourning in the Asian Culture Ch.10: Death Practices in the Muslim Culture Ch.11: Building Cultural Bridges with Other Cultures Section 3: APPROACH TO THE PATIENT Ch.12: Delivering Bad News Ch.13: The Family Conference Ch.14: Dealing with Anger Ch.15: The Spiritual Assessment Ch.16: Giving Realistic Hope Ch.17: The "DNR" or "AND" Discussion in Seriously Ill Patients Ch.18: Advanced Directives in Health Care Ch.19: Decision-Making Ability Ch.20: Goal Setting Ch.21: The Hospice Conversation Ch.22: Telling the Children Ch.23: What if a Patient Asked You to Pray? Ch.24: Death Pronouncement Ch.25: Completing the Death Certificate Ch.26: Informing Significant Others of a Patient's Death Ch.27: Writing a Condolence Letter Ch.28: Caring for the Family Section 4: PREDICTING LIFE EXPECTANCY Ch.29: "How Long Do I Have?" Ch.30: Guidelines for Hospice Ch.31: Physician Prediction of Life Expectancy Ch.32: Palliative Performance Score Section 5: DELIVERY OF PALLIATIVE CARE Ch.34: The Hospital Palliative Care Unit Ch.35: Consulting in the Hospital Ch.36: Hospice in Delivery of Palliative Care Section 6: TERMINAL CARE Ch.38: The Syndrome of Imminent Death Ch.39: Near Death Awareness (NDA) Ch.40: Terminal Delirium Section 7: NONPAIN SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT Ch.42: Tips for Maximizing Chances of Success Ch.43: Dyspnea, Air Hunger, Shortness of Air Ch.44: Oral Care Basics Section 8: PAIN CONTROL Ch.63: Myths About Opioid Use Ch.64: Legal Liability of UnderTreating Pain Ch.65: Principles of Pain Management Ch.66: Assessment of Pain Ch.67: Converting One Opioid to Another (Equianalgesic Dosing) Ch.68: Opioid Dose Escalation Ch.69: Managing Opioid Side Effects Ch.70: Opioid Withdrawal Ch.71: Morphine Ch.72: Hydrocodone for Pain Ch.73: Oxycodone for Pain Section 9: PALLIATIVE INTERVENTIONS Ch.82: Tube Feeding in Palliative Care Ch.83: Palliative Chemotherapy Ch.84: Palliative Radiation Ch.85: "Response Rate" in Cancer Chemotherapy Ch.86: Ventilator Withdrawal Ch.87: Bowel Obstruction Ch.88: Treating the "Death Rattle" Ch.89: Aggressive Wound Management Section 10: THE PALLIATIVE PEDIATRIC PATIENT Ch.90: Children and Death Ch.91: Neonatal Population Ch.92: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Ch.93: Pediatric Withdrawal of Life Support Ch.94: The Dying Adolescent Section 11: CHARTING Ch.95: Documentation in Palliative Care Ch.96: Coding & Billing for Hospice/Palliative Care Section 12: ETHICS AT THE END OF LIFE Ch.97: Ethics & Legal Issues Ch.98: Hastened Death: The Rule of Double Effect Ch.99: When to Stop-Medical Futility Ch.100: Caring for Yourself and Avoiding Burnout Appendices Index
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Ireland's youngest priest ordained in Newbridge celebrates his first mass
Fr David Vard said mass yesterday in St. Peter and Paul's church
David Vard at his recent ordination in Newbridge
Ireland's youngest priest began his new position as a curate in Portlaoise Parish yesterday (August 1).
Fr David Vard was ordained in his hometown of Newbridge by Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin last month.
SEE ALSO: Newbridge man to be ordained priest to diocese of Kildare and Leighlin
The ordination was a joyous occasion as Fr Vard was surrounded by his family and friends.
SEE ALSO: Newbridge priest to say first mass tonight
Fr David Vard said his first mass at 10am on Tuesday morning in St. Peter and Paul's church in Portlaoise alongside Fr John Byrne.
After his ordination, the 25-year-old said the thing he was most nervous about was learning to say mass.
"Learning to say mass is definitely one of the things I have to get better at. You don't really do it in seminary a lot. It is very different, we go to mass every day during our training and we work hard to go to mass every day during summer but it is very different doing it. It is like driving a car, you think you would be able to drive a car until you are actually in the drivers seat," he said.
Fr Paddy Byrne wished Fr David the best of luck on Twitter.
A warm welcome to @DavidVard as he begins his ministry in @PortlaoiseParis today. May he blessed with great peace. @BishopDNulty @KANDLEi— fr paddy (@frpaddybyrne) August 1, 2017


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Creative's new Sound Blaster card costs just £80; can it deliver quality audio?
A new X-Fi sound card aimed at audiophiles and music enthusiasts.
The cheapest gaming sound card is worth getting just to avoid audio incompatibility issues
We take a look at three gaming sound cards, all priced below £100, and offering a variety of attractive features including Dolby Digital support and optical S/PDIF outputs. Now that EAX is on the wane, are Creative's cards still the best bet for gamers?
Asus Xonar DX is the inexpensive version of the full fat PCI-Express Xonar D2X. Now featuring an extended emulated EAX in addition to Dolby features and high quality components, does this make the Xonar DX the ultimate soundcard?
A press release that was dropped in our mailbox shows that Creative may be letting loose its X-Fi chip. Could we be seeing the giant go from producer to designer?
Creative are back with a new high-end soundcard for gamers. With 64MB of RAM on board, as well as new technology for recreating surround sound through headphones, is this a kick in the teeth for motherboard audio?
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As your family crowns their princess on her 15th birthday, your friends at Folchi's Tuxedos & Menswear stand ready to help you celebrate your quinceanera. All your planning will make this day truly special, and since the chambelanes represent the grace-filled years of your past, Folchi'si Formalwear wants to makes sure they do it in style. Once you have chosen your color theme for your quinceanera, visit one of our locations to choose tuxedos for your chambelanes. We'll help you coordinate the look of your party to the style of their tuxedos. We know it's important to make every dollar count, so visit us today for special savings each tuxedo.
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not just for the coffee
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While Starbucks may be reigning supreme, nothing can take away the love for an upscale coffee shop
Introducing… D'Espresso
With two New York City locations (Lower East Side and Midtown), D'Espresso is not your typical coffee shop. Laid to resemble a library turned on it's side, a visit to D'Epresso is worth much more than just a cup of coffee.
exterior shot of D'Espresso- love the all glass facade
A close up shot of this espresso bar shows the concept of the library turned sideways. Love the chevron wooden "floors" on the left wall. Also love the how the book shelves wrap all around onto the ceiling to create even more of a dramatic design.
Above is a close up of the tile, created by Imagine Tile, made to resemble filled bookshelves
Even the food and drink are displayed beautifully. The glass encasements show off the sandwiches like works of art. Also notice how the lights jut out from the "ceiling". The concept of library turned on its side is truly carried out in every design decision.
D'Espresso will definitely be on my list of places to visit next time I'm in the city!
I love to see businesses challenging the norm in the world of retail design
I hope you all get to visit too!


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Eggnog Semifreddo
You'll change your mind about eating frozen desserts in winter after just one bite of this holiday-themed Italian dessert. Crushed gingersnap cookies become a sweet topping once you flip this rum-infused semifreddo out of its pan.
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Eggnog Semifreddo
- Line a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with a double layer of plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Set aside.
- In a small bowl stir together crushed gingersnap cookies and butter until combined. Press crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a large heatproof bowl combine eggs, egg yolks, and rum; stir in sugar, cinnamon, and the 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Place bowl over a saucepan filled with gently boiling water (upper bowl should not touch the water). Cook, beating constantly on medium speed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of mixture registers 140 degrees F and maintains that temperature for 3 1/2 minutes (15 to 18 minutes total). Remove from heat. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Wash beaters thoroughly; dry beaters. In another large bowl beat whipping cream with electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gently fold whipped cream into egg mixture. Carefully spoon mixture into loaf pan; smooth surface. Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
- To serve, remove plastic wrap from top of loaf pan. Using overhanging plastic wrap, lift semifreddo from pan; invert onto a chilled platter. Using a warm serrated knife, cut into slices. If desired, sprinkle slices with additional freshly grated nutmeg.
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To Make Ahead:
Semifreddo can be frozen for up to 3 days before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Eggnog Semifreddo)
- Per serving:
- 410 kcal ,
- 25 g fat
- (14 g sat. fat ,
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 8 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 205 mg chol. ,
- 173 mg sodium ,
- 38 g carb. ,
- 0 g fiber ,
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When I was ordained a deacon last December, I faced the daunting reality that I'd have to wear a clerical. As a 25-year-old deacon-almost-priest, I remember flipping through a clerical catalog that October and thinking, "I wouldn't be caught dead in that." Something had to be done. There must be a way to be a priest without wearing what looked like a black Hefty bag. A broke seminary student with ordination approaching, I also couldn't help but ask, "So, I have to buy the most unflattering shirt I've ever seen. Fine, I'll be obedient to God. But 46 dollars for it?!" I reached a breaking point.
The concept that the clerical uniform is meant to draw attention away from priests, so we become walking catechisms, has always appealed to me. But I also feel that each minister also interprets the catechism in how she lives it. And I wanted to define my catechism through the clericals I chose.
I began by wandering around countless thrift stores, wishing that the shirt dresses I loved were made in clerical form. I had a black Express dress in my closet that seemed perfect, but clergy shirts need weird buttonholes to fit the collar. So I asked my friend Chris, who was a professional seamstress, to help. She fixed the dress, just as cute as it had always been, but now ready for a new accessory: the collar.
Collar attached, I was definitely the foxiest priest I'd ever seen. For my ordination, I paired it with a nice pair of black wedges and tights that ended at the ankle. I added large silver earrings to balance the attention on the collar. The way I felt about myself wasn't nearly as exciting as the comments I received:
"I never in my life thought I'd see a young lady get ordained in a dress this cute, with leggings and heels! I love it!"
"Every female priest needs this dress."
"You look hot in a collar. Just saying."
"You make a gorgeous deacon!"
My insecurities show here; I admit I worry that every time someone looks at me in a store-bought clerical they'll think, "So sorry you have to wear that. You look beautiful, it's just a tough look to pull off," or the most daunting, in the South, "Bless her sweet deacon heart."
Yes, men don't receive compliments on their clericals, but that's because there hasn't been an elephant in the room for years about how their shirts aren't made to fit them. The way I felt in that dress was how I wanted to feel – and how every woman should feel in her clericals.
With the great reception I got from the first dress, I knew the doubt surrounding my clericals was valid – and that it wouldn't define my fashion. It was time to fix things for myself, by making my own fashion-forward clerical wardrobe.
In this age of do-it-yourself (DIY), the first step was to learn how to knock out a few handmade clericals. My friend Jessie taught me that it was all about buttonholes, so I got to work fast. We went to Goodwill together, and I found beautiful Express tops for $10 each. Altered, they look phenomenal with my collar (and it didn't hurt that they were just $10).
I couldn't stop! Before a job interview in Waco, Texas, I hunted through the clearance rack until my friend Jessica pointed out an adorable silk Converse tank top – with ruffles.
I was sold. The style appropriately breaks the mold by keeping the black of the typical clerical, while adding in a good ruffle. Altered, it looks fantastic – and appropriate in the Texas heat.
My passion couldn't end there. It had to be shared. I created a blog, Deacon to Diva // Priest to Posh, where I show other women how to alter shirts into clericals and share inspirations about my ideal clericals. It's a small step, but it's still a step forward.
When it comes to being the most confident clergyperson I can be, I took matters into my own hands. I don't ever feel entirely defined by my clothes, but I do pick clothes carefully. And just as business suits can be feminine and appropriate for work, clericals could be designed in way to offer women a sense of authority and confidence that can, in turn, translate into positive leadership.
(The Rev. Erin Jean Warde is a graduate of Seminary of the Southwest and is the curate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas, and the student center missioner for Baylor University.)


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A new report finds that there may be more pain on the budgetary front for education institutions this coming school year, even as the nation's overall economy continues to claw its way back from "The Great Recession."
With state and local economies still struggling, and ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funds ending, education institutions are finding themselves in the position of possibly having to eliminate an unprecedented number of teaching jobs, according to "Projection of National Education Job Cuts for the 2010-11 School Year." The study, conducted by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), estimates the total number of jobs that will be lost is almost as many as had been saved by ARRA funds in 2009.
Based on almost 1,500 responses from school administrators in 49 states, 82 percent of districts will eliminate 27,516 education jobs for the 2010-11 school year and 53 percent will freeze hiring. According to AASA, this translates into total national job cuts for education of 275,000, representing 92 percent of the 300,000 education jobs preserved by ARRA.
This is disturbing news.
Enrollment at the nation's elementary and secondary schools is projected to top 55.8 million in 2010, an all-time high and a number that will continue to grow through at least 2018. The students are coming, and reducing the ranks of education staff could have tragic consequences for this generation of students — and America's future.
Add the price tag of ever-increasing demands placed on education institutions; the financial effects of growing regulations; rising energy and operating costs; and a physical infrastructure in desperate need of upgrade, repair and continual maintenance; and you have a system in dire need of additional resources and funding.
In recognition of the looming budget crisis, Congress is considering additional funding for education. The "Keep Our Educators Working Act of 2010" is a bill introduced last month by both congressional education committee chairmen, Sen. Tom Harkins (D-Iowa) and Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), that would appropriate $23 billion to save education jobs.
Hopefully, the eye-opening results illustrated in reports such as AASA's will prompt lawmakers to provide the resources to ensure a strong and competitive American education system.


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|just watching made us queasy
|that scary foam pit!
|a room dedicated to the preschoolers
I suppose one of the things I enjoyed the most were all of the compliments we received from the mothers and grandmothers on our attire! We were more than happy to share with them our shopping secret; Leigh's at the Breton Village Mall! I think one thing they will be eager to find is a replica of my Rozae fur vest; I felt as if I were an animal the way I was being stroked! I complimented it well with my sheer top by Tracy Reese, a pair of gray Vince leggings, adding stylish flats from Cole Haan's Maria Sharapova collection. Eloise was receiving so many compliments as well, as she would, she pulls off the working mom look well! Pairing her cardigan and skirt by Ellie Tahari she added a basic black Skinny Tee tank and Tory Burch's suede kitten heels.
|they have their own shopping center too
|a fun new friend!
|bravery, pure bravery


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The demand for knowledge of foreign languages in the business world is still very high. On that account the offer of foreign languages is extended in more and more economic studies. Meanwhile, at the UHasselt, mother university of CommArt, the faculty of Business Economics was launched. It also provides Spanish. CommArt provided an e-learning kit for this language, true to its principals designed for semi-autonomous learning.


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The Party has for each their own reason, travelled to Ustalav as they all knew the late Professor Petros Lorrimor, whose funeral draws them to Ravengro, and whose final will and testament starts the adventure.
The Party:
Dimitri played by Anton
Slavac played by Henrik
Harker played by Lars
Haplo played by Mohammed
Vladimir played by Niels
Yenros played by René Gaard
Avaline played by René
(René: Berthou don't edit stuff when its correct!!!
Berthou: Sorry! Liket virkede ikke, derfor jeg troede det var forkert
René: It's okay, I talked with René Gaard about it hence why there was an understanding :P)