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LOS ANGELES, CA – The Liberty Hill Foundation will host its annual 2014 Upton Sinclair Dinner on April 22, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton, honoring Kafi Blumenfield with the Diversity in Philanthropy Award.
Kafi Blumenfield began her service to Liberty Hill as a volunteer member of the Foundation's Community Funding Board in 2000 and has worked in different capacities, including serving as president and CEO. Her achievements while at the foundation include strengthening the strategic focus of Liberty Hill's grantmaking, launching the highly regarded Wally Marks Leadership Institute for Change, and establishing several initiatives to diversify Liberty Hill's donor base and bring new communities into philanthropy and social justice.
In addition to her service at Liberty Hill, Kafi serves on numerous boards and commissions, including the California Commission on the Status of Women, the board of Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project in Los Angeles, the advisory board of the Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnerships, the City of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Commission and Los Angeles River Revitalization Corporation Advisory Board. Kafi is also a member of the selection committee for the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards and is the Vice Chair of the Southern California Grantmakers Board of Directors. Robert K. Ross, M.D., president and chief executive officer for The California Endowment will present the award.
For more information about the dinner, visit libertyhill.org/dinner.
Related post: 5th Annual Uplifting Change Summit Gathers Donors to Strengthen Los Angeles


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Available documents for downloading include TI Fiji Annual Reports, brochures, media releases and various presentations, papers, tools and news related to transparency.
Use the links on the left had side to narrow the search results.
Poll a key step to democracy
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FIJI needs to make a new commitment to achieving a visible national culture of accountability, says Dr Donasiano Ruru, Chairperson of Transparency International Fiji, in order to build sustainable democracy.
Youth face "integrity crisis"
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YOUNG people in Fiji and the Asia-Pacific region face an "integrity crisis" as this large population group enters the education system and the workplace, Transparency International (TI) Fiji warned in a statement issued in Suva today.
Study finds Fijian businesses and political parties most corrupt
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The Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) 2013, a study by Transparency International, the global coalition fighting against corruption, has established that people think businesses and political parties are the most corrupt in Fiji.
Transparency International (TI) Fiji seeks integrity and transparency in the electoral process.
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Transparency International (TI) Fiji has begun training its Board of Directors and Staff so they
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Transparency International (TI) Fiji holds annual meeting
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Transparency International (TI) Fiji believes the government should be transparent, accountable and participatory at national level to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals which Fiji signed at the United Nations.
Transparency International (TI) Fiji comments on "partly free" Fiji media
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Fiji's "partly free" media status is a concern to Transparency International (TI) Fiji as this detracts from the vision for a modern nation-state and democratic society.
Transparency International (TI) Fiji welcomes registration of political parties
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Transparency International (TI) Fiji has applauded the registration of three (3) political parties as a positive step toward freeing up the electoral process and holding truly democratic elections in September 2014.
Press release - Anti Corruption Day - 4 Dec 2012
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Press release detailing TI Fiji's activities for Anti Corruption Day, celebrated on 9 December 2012.
Press release - IACC - 14 Nov 2012
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Press release on TI Fiji's participation in the International Anti Corruption Conference, in Brazil, November 2012
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The now forcibly retired blog about: Photography, Life and the occasional UFO...
Friday, March 8, 2013
The American Dream- Redefined, Stripped & Gutted
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4 comments:
- TomRS said...
This is too depressing to finish watching!
- March 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM
- Stan B. said...
Yeah- thank god we don't have to live it!
- March 8, 2013 at 9:17 AM
- colin pantall said...
So what to do with that 1%?
- March 9, 2013 at 12:59 PM
- Stan B. said...
There's no shortage of possibilities (even when eliminating my personal, violent revenge fantasies) that would be fair and equitable. Of course, there is no dealing with people who are solely about total and complete greed. They're well beyond their fair share, well beyond the majority, they want it all- and have said as much. Intriguingly, many of these people call themselves "Christian." I would be happy if they would just follow the tenants of their lord and savior- give up all their worldly possessions and follow him (turning their other cheek as they go). But they've thoroughly perverted that religion to their own ends, as they do every aspect of other peoples lives. Which once again brings me back to my violent revenge fantasies.
- March 9, 2013 at 2:52 PM


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A trio of gaming teens battles a corrupt computer program that is hellbent on leading a virtual army into our reality.
Upon completing the Path in The Eye of Minds (2013), Michael discovered he's nothing more than a Tangent, a stray bit of computer code that has gained sentience. Now downloaded into the brain of teenager Jackson Porter, Michael must find his friends and get ahead of Kaine, the villainous Tangent that has discovered the ability to invade the real world by corrupting human bodies with Tangent consciousnesses. Dashner has created an excellent sequel, filled with propulsive character development and a self-contained emotional arc woven through plot threads that properly lead to future installments. The escalation in plotting is smartly paced and paired with well-balanced characters that feel real rather than just character types. The author's use of nifty technobabble goes a long way in describing a future that, refreshingly, is not dystopian in any way. Amid a sea of trilogies and series devoid of imagination or smarts, the Mortality Doctrine stands tall by having both in equal measure. This episode does end on a cliffhanger, but the enjoyable ride and arresting scenario make it easy to swallow.
An excellent franchise entry that proves planned series can be just as enjoyable as one-offs. (Science fiction. 12-16)


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Located at Shed 22 on Princes Wharf, The Culpeper brings you a casual dining experience full of good food, good views and good times. This eatery and bar serves an American and International barbeque and grill fusion with a focus on seafood. Executive 'My Kitchen Rules' Chef Gareth Stewart leads the kitchen in delivering fresh and exciting flavours and showcasing the best seafood and local ingredients. A separate menu is available for the vegetarians as well as the kids. Whether you're feeling like Asian, Latin American, Kiwi or another cuisine, The Culpeper has got it covered.
This light and airy bistro along Quay St is the place to grab a quick lunch, dinner or after work drinks. The bar features a selection of craft beers, cocktails and wines. Come in at Happy Hour for exclusive deals and order some finger-food if you're feeling peckish.
The fun, easygoing, vibes are perfect for relaxing with friends and family. Cool off in the summer with a glass of rosé by Auckland's water edge, enjoy the harbour views from the balcony looking towards Takapuna and feel the seaside breeze. The simple tropical decor will make it feel like a holiday. The Culpeper has outdoor heaters to keep you warm on chilly evenings so you won't miss the seascape The atmosphere and views have made this a 2016 Metro Top 50 award-winning restaurant. You must head to The Culpeper if you're in Auckland Central. Table bookings are recommended. Please call in advance to make reservations for groups larger than 10. Contact the restaurant for private functions. Cash, Eftpos and credit cards are accepted here.
'your server has the list'
Kingfish sashimi
wasabi avocado mousse, ponzu dressing
'Old skool shrimp'
salt and chilli spicePrice: $14.00
Smoked brisket taco
soft flour tortilla, burnt cucumber, sour cream, chipotlePrice: $13.00
Pork belly corn dogs (3)Price: $20.00
Buttermilk crispy fried duck
honey and pink peppercorn glazePrice: $22.00
Blackened fish sliders
pickled lemon aioli, shaved baby fennel (3)Price: $18.00
Roasted carrot salad
avocado, drunken raisins, toasted pistachio, hung yoghurtPrice: $19.00
The Botanist's salad
butter lettuce, winter tomatoes, shredded kale, baby pickles, toasted pumpkin seeds, radish, preserved lemon dressingPrice: $13.00
Line-caught market fish
cooked in banana leaf, green papaya, nam jim dressingPrice: $32.00
Culpeper's 'Cubano' sandwich
smoked pulled pork and chilli, potato bun, crackling, melting provolone cheesePrice: $17.00
'Aunties' jerk chicken
rotisserie free range, forbidden rice, buttermilk ranch dressing
Char-grilled marinated giant squid
tomato, basil, black olive, farro wheat saladPrice: $26.00
Manuka smoked duck
charred squash, ricotta, kale and chilliPrice: $37.00
Wakanui beef brisket
jalapeno mustard, bread and butter picklesPrice: $32.00
14 hour smoked beef short ribs
chimichurriPrice: $35.00
Glazed lamb ribs
brown butter yoghurt, pickled beetroot
Smoked Hawke's bay lamb shoulder
puy lentil tabbouleh, hung yoghurt, beetroot hummusPrice: $45.00
The Culpeper board - brisket
'Aunties' jerk chicken, short rib, pulled pork (served with slaw, curly fries and potato bread buns / min 2 people)Price: $45.00
Culpeper slaw - roots and chilliPrice: $8.00
Tomato and basil saladPrice: $13.00
Wood roasted cauliflower, roast pepper romesco, monte vecchio cheesePrice: $14.00
Skillet mac and cheese, ham hockPrice: $14.00
Curly friesPrice: $7.00
Potato bread bunsPrice: $1.50
Lemon pot de crème
summer berries and shortbreadPrice: $16.00
Roast banana ice cream sundae
salted caramel popcorn, banana marmaladePrice: $16.00
Chocolate chip cookies
fresh from the oven, milk moussePrice: $16.00
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MetroEats - Feb 20164.0 Metro Eats 9 February 2016
Given my glowing review of Euro, you might think The Culpeper is where Nourish Group let their hair down. Sadly, it has a seasidey décor, especially on the terrace, that looks like it was thrown together with bargain bin items from Briscoes, with a kitset colour scheme to match. That Princes Wharf site deserves better. As for the name: when did it become okay to copy a London bankers' hangout?
The rest is far more likeable. The floorstaff are friendly and functional, and the bartender made me a martini that was so dirty I suspect he tipped in half a can of olive juice. Not exquisite, but definitely tasty.
As for the food, I ate a divine heirloom tomato salad with slices of big green toms, halves of little yellow ones, ricotta and strawberries, and a few decorative wild strawberries too, all put together with a sharp sweet dressing. It was the perfect counterpoint to some of the most delicious brisket I've ever had. Fourteen hours on the fire, juicy, fatty and also sweetly meaty, it fell apart to the touch.
Weekend Herald - Dec 20154.0 New Zealand Herald 12 December 2015
An incidental pleasure for those who eat out regularly is watching how techniques
and ingredients become fashionable - almost literally the flavour of the month. The reverse is also true. When did you last see duck a l'orange on a menu except in a self-conscious retro treatment?
Apparently independently, Auckland chefs have all discovered the joys of American-style barbecue smoked and slow-cooked meats, usually of cuts that were once at the very bottom of the butcher's price range. So it is no surprise that The Culpeper, which forms part of the Euro enterprise, has a kitchen boasting a formidable smoking and charcoal grill battery. There is skirt, brisket and ribs and the American influence isn't restricted to the smoker, with corn dogs, butter milk, chipotle and hush-puppies appearing - although I wouldn't expect the latter to arrive often in the Deep South with kimchi as part of the description.
This sort of food, with its inclination to the sharing approach, calls for a lively and cheerful setting with appropriate service and The Culpeper delivers.
Viva Review - Nov 20154.5 Viva 25 November 2015
Like clothes, haircuts and sexual positions, cuts of meat go in and out of fashion. A few years ago it was pork belly. Now the flesh du jour is beef brisket. Both followed a rise in a certain style of restaurant: with belly it was the low-fuss bistro, and with brisket it's the barbecue joint.
Belly is much more forgiving than brisket. You can totally screw up the cooking and it'll still come out pretty good. That's what makes it so popular with the home chef, and why something the butcher used to almost give away now costs as much as some prime cuts.
Brisket is a different beast. It takes a very, very long time to cook properly, with precise temperatures required throughout, and I don't think any of Auckland's otherwise brilliant new barbecue restaurants are quite getting it right yet.
It ends up tasting like brisket, sure, and it's not unbearably tough, but the only places I can guarantee you'll get that unrivalled, fall-apart texture is at Woodpecker Hill, in a sandwich at The Fed and, now, here at The Culpeper.
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A Japanese plot to wipe out the Andrex puppy simply won't wash
A new lavatory that obviates the need for lavatory paper is a step too far
David Mitchell The Observer, Sunday 30 May 2010 Article historyDare you compromise on sphincteral cleanliness? According to Toto, a Japanese sanitary ware company, that's what most Britons have been doing for years. But that's all set to change with the opening of Toto's first UK shop selling, among other luxury bathroom fittings, loos that clean the shit off your arse for you.
The British market has hitherto proved resistant to such products, perhaps because they're expensive or perhaps because we're nervous of entrusting a vital orifice to the tender mercies of an array of electric squirters, deodorisers and driers. We imagine such contraptions having a dial of settings that, under cover of ominous music, could be covertly turned up to "Dangerous" by a sinister gloved hand. None of us wants to meet our maker, pants round ankles, Schott's Original Miscellany clutched in agony, the victim of a lethal hygienic bombardment.
Toto's UK general manager, Jill Player-Bishop, doubts this: "People tend to think Britons don't want to experiment but they do," she claims. I agree, but this isn't about discovering DNA or being open minded about suburban sex games. Is bottom-wiping really a field of activity where experimentation is helpful?
Who knows why Toto thinks the time is ripe to relieve the British of a grim but levelling chore. Maybe it consulted the Duchess of York who promised to whisper in a royal ear in exchange for a hot bath and somewhere indoors to sit. A futuristic loo might strike Prince Andrew as an excellent way of staying whiter than white all over. At the very least, it would save having to employ the most euphemistically job-titled of all his footmen (the one he hopes never shakes hands with the toothpaste guy).
Or maybe it's the British reputation for being repressed that convinced the company that we'd want to live in denial of a bodily function. On Toto's American website, the descriptions of its range of "Washlets" (the fixtures that actually deal with the dirty), with their coy references to "comfort" and "cleansing" rather than poo and bottoms, seem aimed at customers who wish to renounce the entire alimentary canal. As soon as medical science permits, they'll have their anuses sewn up and will subsist on hourly nutrient injections.
This prudery aside, the website seems to have been designed for cultures yet to discover the double-entendre: the cheapest washlet is described as "entry-level" and they also sell a "Guinevere Self-Rimming Lavatory – Single Hole" which, bizarrely enough, is a sink. This is the sort of copy that could attract an intellectual property suit from the writers of Carry On at Your Convenience.
I'm sure a top-of-the-range washlet works better than Andrex once you get used to the sensation of a machine lapping away from below – although if, Matrix-style, the machines subsequently turn on us, we're going to be seriously short of moral high ground. So why not embrace the future or, rather, sit on its face? After a long lecture on gum health from my dentist, I now use a machine to clean my teeth. Why not banish the loo roll to the social history museum, alongside the fax, the mangle and the reusable French letter?
Because there's no going back, that's why. It's what my flatmate calls "a valve decision" – one you can put off making but cannot reverse, much like egestion. He ably demonstrated the advantages of delaying such choices the other day by refusing to watch the French Open tennis on an HD channel, on the basis that, if he got used to HD, the non-HD coverage would start to look shoddy. Take that, early adopters! I shall not eat your Turkish delight!
If you get used to a new technology, you start to need it. Within weeks, the prospect of wiping my arse with a paper-covered hand would seem like having to spend a day birthing calves. People say of their dishwasher: "I genuinely don't know how I lived without it." If that's true, they need to consult a doctor about the memory lapses they're suffering. What they mean is: "I have come to despise my former existence and now have an addict's need of the money that provides the equipment to save me from a return to it." Although that would be an odd remark to make socially.
"You'll never look back!" they say to those without dishwashers – or iPhones, satnavs or Sky+ – trying to lure others into their hell of technology-dependence. Resist such valve decisions, I say, for the simple contentment of not knowing what you're missing is irreplaceable once lost.
If the world plunges into a new dark age on our watch, it'll be hard enough to keep chipper without electricity, the sensation of a full stomach and a third of the UK above sea level. We don't want to compound that grief by feeling bereft without the robot that used to ease our bums into freshness with a tepid spritz and a mist of cologne. Any luxurious pleasure it may give now will be dwarfed by the misery of its loss and what that represents, in the event of a penurious future.
Which is why I've always been very careful when buying wine. When I was a student, everyone bought the cheapest bottle – the £3 red. But then, at some point, a mixture of shame and a sense of entitlement, or the prospect of a dinner party at which the origin of each brought bottle will be impossible to conceal, makes you spend a bit more, go for the £5. This does not merely equate to an extra cost of £2, but to £2 multiplied by the number of bottles of wine you will buy for the rest of your life. It's another valve decision – go up a notch in wine price and your palate won't let you go back. This means that if you get poorer in the future, you will just have to – and I hesitate to use such an offensive phrase on a Sunday – drink less wine.
I'm sounding like a miser – or as if I take a "glass half empty" attitude to a ludicrous conclusion, where the joy of any purchase is pre-emptively counteracted by the fear of future dismay at not being able to repeat it. Maybe I should buy a top-of-the-range washlet to prove I can be optimistic? Or would people just think that was typically anal?


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Naveen Andrews made money by Actors niche. For all time, at the moment, 2019 year, Naveen Andrews earned $10 Million. Exact sum is $10300000.
Short biography, height, weight, dates:
Birth date: January 17, 1969
Birth place: Lambeth, London, United Kingdom
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.75 m)
Profession: Actor
Nationality: United States of America
Children: Jaisal Andrews, Naveen Joshua Andrews
Parents: Stanley Andrews, Nirmala Andrews
Wikipedia Source: Naveen Andrews
Naveen William Sidney Andrews is a British actor. He is best known for portraying Sayid Jarrah in the television series Lost, Kip Singh in the film The English Patient and Sanjay in the 2002 remake of Rollerball. For his role on Lost, Andrews was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2006, a Primetime Emmy Award in 2005 and received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2006.


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Peddamma Temple is a Hindu temple located at center of concrete buildings at Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state of India. Peddamma Temple is thousand years old temple as per the legends records. The main deity is the Goddess Laxmi sitting on simha vahanam (Lion) as Santhan Laxmi. The temple is constructed in typical South Indian architectural styles.
The Pedda + Amma mean 'Mother of Mothers' or 'Supreme Mother' and so is the name of the temple. The story revolving around this is that the Goddess after mass killing of demons was on to this place as she was thirsty at the well situated here. It was spotted by shepherd that Goddess turned into an idol and at those time a same temple was built around this place.
Slowly there was development in the temple, there is now Nava Durga sculptures, and Lord Ganesha sculptures too within the same premises. There is also sculpture of Nagadevata in the premises of Peddamma Temple. The temple is most visited during the time of Bonaalu festival which occurs during June-July every year.
Peddamma Temple is located on Road No 55, Jubilee Hills and once can easy trace the route of it with the help of road signs in Jubilee Hills. There are a number of ways by which you can reach the temple – APSRTC runs frequents buses to this busy route and you can find any meter taxi or autos or even cabs too.


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New camera = new projects!
After a photography-filled day last month, I finally decided to splurge and get that new DSLR I've been wanting for years. My trusty Nikon D40 has been a staple in my travel bag since 2008 but it was lacking the video abilities I'd been craving. So, on to newer and fancier things! I bought a refurbished Canon t3i (600D) and had a little test of the video setting a few weeks back. This is what happened (in HD, if you please):
Sooo yeah, there will definitely be more to come in the future, but I'm pretty proud of my first attempt. I'm hitting up NYC and Seattle in the coming months so we'll have to see what videos those cities have in store!
P.S. I also took this picture, which is in the running for my favorite picture ever!


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DC Comics VS. Marvel Comics – "Black Panther" & "Luke Cage"
In the wee hours of the morning DC Comics blanketed any one who "Likes" Marvel Comics with their timeline for upcoming films. I was having a bit of insomnia, and happened to catch it in my peripheral vision, while posting "Happy Birthday" to friends on Facebook.
Black Comic Book Collection
The hip talk, cool threads and big afros of the Blaxploitation movie craze crossed over into 1970's comics books, resulting in the creation of a number of new characters like Luke Cage. Cage, the most recognizable character from this period, was a cool, fly, down to earth brother from the hood who always tried to do the right thing. Swagger, style, a way with the ladies and an ass kickin' for the man. He was the complete badass package.
Bad Bad Mrs.
Yeah, yeah
You are a bad bad Mrs.
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text: Happy November! Jeez can you believe it is November already!? It certainly doesn't feel like it here on the Gulf Coast yet – the high today is nearly 90 degrees! But regardless of what the thermometer says, it is November and so in the spirit of Thanksgiving I have teamed up again with my friend Mickey from AHelicopterMom to offer one of our readers a $25 Amazon Giftcard to help you get started on your holiday shopping this season (or totally treat yourself to something… we won't tell!) It's just our way of saying THANKS for being such awesome readers this year! All you have to do is enter using the RaffleCopter widget below! Our winner will be drawn on November 18th! Good Luck!


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16-seat tour craft. A Boat Captain and a deck hand will navigate tours in the Nautical Mile Marina. Launch site at Watermark Bar & Grille.


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- March 4, 2017
What is it? The Pinewood Derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts with the help of parents, build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine, plastic wheels, and metal axles.
Activities? Cub Scout Spirit while racing cars!
When & Where? Saturday, March 4th 2017; Pompano Beach Elks Lodge: 700 NE 10th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.
Please note the following times for registration and race for your division.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Race begins at 11:45am
Open Class begins after all division races have been completed.
Supervision? All units must have two-deep leadership in accordance with Youth Protection guidelines and at least one adult must be Youth Protection Trained.
Cost? $3.00 for each racer. Refunds not available for no-shows. Cost includes: Medals and Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners.
Families and siblings are welcome, but all children must be supervised by an Adult, and childcare is not provided.
What to bring? Pinewood Derby car, Bring Enthusiasm, willingness to have a good time and Cub Scout Spirit!
Please wear your Cub Scout Uniform (Class A).
Registration? Online Deadline is Friday March 3rd, 2017 by 11:55pm and by 3:30pm on March 3rd, 2017 at the Council Office.
To download the paper registration form Click Here.
Food? We will provide lunch and beverages for the event, bring a relative, friend, Grandma and Grandpa and let's race!!
More info? For questions or more information contact: Contact Event Chiefs: Jason Kraskiewicz 954-515-7296 or or
Scott Slinko 954-557-2192 or .
Note: If you are a small Pack and are not having a Pinewood Derby, please consider building cars in the Month of February. Come race them at this event. The Pinewood Derby has always been a great event, and builds lasting memories. The race will be using the latest Pinewood Derby software program. The Electronic 3 lane track instantly sends race results to a 10 ft screen for easy viewing. The software automatically advances the brackets for ease of use.
- Cars will be weighed and numbered upon registration.
- There will be a "tune up shop" in the event your car needs tweaking.
- If you would like to participate and volunteer, we would love to have you. Scouting is about making friends, working together and setting positive examples.
- Burgers, hot dogs, chips and beverages for free provided by Pack 512. Entrance fee helps cover the cost of ribbons/medals.
- A Minimum Charge of $20.00 is required to process a Credit Card order. Den and Pack registration may be combined.


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Greece's Energy Ministry announced two international tenders for granting the right to explore and exploit hydrocarbons the south of Crete and in the Ionian Sea.
The announcements on 7 August followed the applications submitted by the Total-ExxonMobil-EL.PE. (Hellenic Petroleum) Consortium, interested in the sea areas southwest and west of Crete, and Energean Oil & Gas, for the sea area in Western Greece in the Ionian Sea, Greece's Energy Ministry said in a press release.
Greece's Energy Minister Giorgos Stathakis has already signed the relevant ministerial decisions. The Energy Ministry invites interested parties to submit tenders within 90 days of the date of publication of the Notice of Invitation to Tender in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Greece has launched a program to exploit its oil and gas reserves, spurred on by its protracted financial crisis and encouraged by a similar venture from Cyprus which got international support and protection.
In May it granted a concession to Hellenic Petroleum for onshore exploration at two sites in the west of the country, and to privately held Energean for another block.
Energean is currently the country's only offshore oil producer, in northeastern Greece, with an average production of 3,500 barrels per day last year.
As far back as 2011, professor Foskolos a university of Crete professor and hydrocarbon expert working for the Canadian government had assessed that, based on existing surveys, deposits of natural gas in the sea region between Plakia and Frangokastelo, south of the island of Crete, amount to 1.5 trillion cubic metres.
Professor Foskolos has in the past been critical of the slow pace of the exploration by the Greek state and the delays in declaring an Exclusive Economic Zone to the south of Crete. The possible reason for this delay was Greece's sensitivity to Turkish objections. Turkey is not a party to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea which sets out the provisions for the declaration of an EEZ and therefore does not recognize EEZ agreements of neighbouring countries.


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Friday, 10 October 2014
how i am weaning myself from mindless comfort shopping
confession: i have a problem
one: i hate admitting that over the last five years, my shopping has been mostly mindless and was done to comfort me from whatever discomfort i was trying to counteract. i had a shitty coping mechanism.
two: despite my reluctance to admit the above, admitting it is actually ... liberating.
three: i am a work-in-progress; i note that this does get easier with time, although i am not too sure why. i like to think that i understand myself better, therefore can cope better. or that it is simply getting rid of a bad habit and acquiring a new, better habit. or that it is simply an increased awareness exercise. or all of the above. i don't know.
but it does work.
[side note: my life is far from being classified as "edited" or "curated" or whatever adjective along those lines. the end goal is no where near.]
understanding the why
a lot of resources out there are devoted to getting you started on this stop shopping journey. starting is important, because for a lot of people, it is the one thing that kick-starts the journey. once you start, chance of you staying in the course is pretty big, or at least, better than if you didn't start at all. the key to sustaining this is to understand the why - why are you doing this? why is this so important to you? why are you willing to suffer for this?
the answers to these questions are different to each individual, so there is no right or wrong. personally, i want to be a more responsible person: intellectually, mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually, environmentally, socially (not in any order of importance). i also want more space in my life. i am a firm believer in space because having space allows you to grow, and growing is an important condition of living. put differently, part of living well is growing. i want to live well, so i grow and i am willing to suffer to grow.
the lifestyle you 'should' have (vs what you want to have)
part of the deal about living in a society is dealing with their expectations - these are what i call the 'should's of live. you should do this, you should do that. you should have this, you should have that. for a while, i avoided using the word 'should' in my sentences. it didn't last very long - i was too lazy to construct better sentences that i knew could convey my meanings better. sorry, i realise that this is a terrible excuse, but it was also the truth.
the key to reconciling how we want to live and how society thinks we should lies in this thing called validation, whether yours is externally derived or internally derived. i suspect for most people it's a combination of both, and for those who are comfortable with themselves, most of this validation is internally derived.
so it boils down to you designing the life that works for you. if you are someone who needs a lot of external validation, then make sure you surround yourself with supportive people. if you are someone who doesn't, then you perhaps don't need to do this, but can devote your attention somewhere else, like maybe, supporting those who need your validation.
is it hard?
yes it is. i got to a point whereby i want it quite badly, so i stick with it. of course i think it is worth it. my latest accomplishment is not purchasing anything during September, and i did this without a shopping ban in place! woot!
next i'll discuss why i think shopping bans don't work for me. until then. x
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Oh, Lord! Forgive me for I have sinned. For I have sold my soul for money.
Yeah! I am going to get the Tune Card and Nate offered to pay the deposit for me. Fifty bucks. Fifty free bucks I must say. I did insist on paying, since I only wanted to find someone who could do fund transfer so I can skip the hassle of going to the bank or post office to pay.
Now I have found someone to do the payment for me, it is just a matter of time before I pick the card up at the post office. Hello Visa. And PayPal, wait for me!
Oh... First I'll need to wait for my ID before I can proceed.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
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While director Laszlo Marton states in the program notes that "I love Toronto" and the show has its focus in the Canadian city, in watching the work, it's entirely conceivable that the series of scenes and vignettes presented could be from any large urban area. There's a beautiful universality to the range of people and experiences that Marton and the Academy present to us, from the surreal to the gross to the touching; everything one might experience over the course of a day, a month, a year, in a city is here, if only we look.
A big part of this emotional resonance comes from the huge range of characters the eight-member troupe play: flirty girls, corporate Bay Street types, homeless people, workmen, yuppies, activists, musicians, immigrants, eccentrics, even friendly fast-food competition. They're all here, refreshingly free of predictable stereotypes. The choice of using the music of Aram Khachaturian further conveys the international flavour of the work. After all, there are any number of local, beloved bands that could've stepped up (Broken Social Scene, anyone?) but with Marton at the helm, Window On Toronto takes on a uniquely worldly air. Yes, it is intended to be squarely in Toronto, but... it's really everywhere.
The show maintains the Hungarian director's European flair for timeless imprecision -which, in turn, gives Toronto a kind of European quality (take that, Montreal!). The famous "Saber Dance" is played a few times as cast members hurriedly move back and forth, in circles, up, down, and whirling into pace, within the frame of the vendor's window, though the show starts simply enough, with raindrops covering the window. Marton adds a nice, meta-theatrical touch, by having the vendor himself (Jason Patrick Rothery, named, appropriately, "Jason") sit in the front row seat, in effect becoming the audience to a continuous cavalcade of drama, comedy, and absurdity that unfolds before him over the course of a year.
That cavalcade includes a series of recurring, and deeply fascinating, characters. These include a Korean immigrant (played by Ins Choi) who befriends the vendor, and regularly comes around, first to introduce his wife, and later, his baby. There's a braided flirty girl who loves sauerkraut (Karen Rae). There's a quietly menacing man on a bike who comes to the window, looks around the window, silently takes notes, and rides off (Gregory Prest). There's a lawyer-type who keeps our fearless vendor apprised of the ever-changing social situation, and leaves with a mantra-like "call me!" (Brendan Wall). There's a hungry-looking woman in a hijab with a baby in her arms (Tatjana Cornij). There's a protestor with hurting eyes (Ryan Field). There's a potential love interest (Raquel Duffy) whose own pregnancy offers a quietly poignant moment. There's a gay couple (who display remarkable "skating" skills during the winter scene, which comes complete with Strauss music to accompany). There are also impressive musical interludes performed by the cast. Touching on mime and even commedia traditions, these interludes aren't so much diversions as they are vignettes in and of themselves. The play of colour, light, and shadow in these moments is truly inspiring, and offers some poetic grace amidst the urban hustle, in the same way that stopping and sitting on a park bench in Nathan Phillips Square -or any piazza - might.
Director Marton, together with designer Ken Mackenzie, gracefully make use of the small square in the middle of the stage, utilizing all manner of colour, texture, light, and shape. Faces, bodies, and various objects (except, interestingly, food or money) are placed in and around the frame, offering us a small peek at the world. White gloves pop up in one vignette, with thumbs and forefingers acting as hungry mouths. Eyes peek from around the top sides. What's shown is every bit as interesting as what isn't; bikes go by, people rollerblade, there are shouts and laughs and various bits of drama that remind us about all the untold stories in any given urban area. With one small window, Mackenzie effectively conveys the vast expanse of the space around City Hall through one heck of a great design that incorporates a number of different elements. For instance, when a piano is (mistakenly) delivered to the vendor, it's conveniently used in that particular vignette, and in subsequent scenes, both within and without the frame proper. Its music echoes past the walls of the set, going past a visual experience of theatre and embracing an intimate aural one. Never has the music of the city seemed so obvious or lovely.
Along with noise and energy, there are moments of quiet and contemplation. There's something enchanting in these moments -past the comedy, the chaos, and the bustle. It's like a reminder to all of us who rush between emails, Starbucks, meetings, and bars: just stop, sit, listen, and look at the world around you. Maybe you'll chomp on a hot dog. Listen, look, feel. It's so simple. That is the magic of Window On Toronto, and indeed, of urban life everywhere.
Production photo (middle) by Cylla von Tiedemann.
Production photo (middle) by Cylla von Tiedemann.


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Hi, Lisa. I've heard that incandescent bulbs have been outlawed by the government. Should I stock up now? – Mike in Boulder
Hi, Mike.
It's a great question with a complicated answer. In December of 2007, former President Bush signed the Energy Independence Act of 2007 into law. This act establishes efficacy standards for general service lamps (bulbs). Phased changes beginning in 2012 will require general service lamps to produce roughly 25% more lumens per watt (LPW) than they do today.
These standards will affect the typical general service incandescent lamp. Clear, frosted, soft white, and daylight lamps are included, but specialty colors and shapes are not. Changes are phased:
- 1/1/2012: 100W light output must be achieved with 72W or less.
- 1/1/2013: 75W light output must be achieved with 53W or less.
- 1/1/2014: 60W light output must be achieved with 43W or less.
- 1/1/2014: 40W light output must be achieved with 29W or less.
Does this mean that we should all rush to McGuckin Hardware to buy out the remaining incandescent bulbs or we're relegated to a life without lovely, warm golden light? Many lamp manufacturers have already scaled back manufacturing of products that do not meet the first wave of standards, making 100W lamps harder to find. However, you CAN find lamps that meet new efficacy standards. Adding halogen inside an encapsulation that looks like an incandescent lamp made of thick glass, manufacturers are using 72W to emit the same amount of light as a 100W lamp.
Many compact fluorescent lamps, as well as some LED lamps, meet the standards already. The standards require a minimum CRI of 80 (color rendering index, which we discussed last week) and a minimum of 1000 hour lamp life.
The standards do not apply to special lamps, such as 3-way lamps, appliance lamps, rough service or shatterproof lamps, marine lamps, and a few other specialty types. Beginning this year the DOE is monitoring sales of these products to make sure that these are not being purchased in lieu of general service lamps via a loophole that circumvents the standards.
While many incandescent bulbs will no longer be available starting in 2012, lamp manufacturers have already accommodated many of the efficacy standards. There may be a thriving black market for the incandescent bulb as we know it today, but the lighting industry is working very hard to produce sources that are innovative, have good light quality, are dimmable, and save energy.
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We are excited to announce that Bob Robles, L.Ac. will be joining the clinic on February 18, 2017.
Bob Robles brings a wealth of experience to Many Rivers. A native of Bristol, Connecticut, Bob attended the New England School of Acupuncture in Massachusetts. After graduating in 2000 with a concentration in Japanese meridian therapy style acupuncture, he returned to Connecticut where he has run community acupuncture clinics in Newington, Bristol, and Southington.
"I am very happy to be joining the team at Many Rivers," says Bob. "Running a clinic as a solo practitioner can be very isolating. As acupuncturists, our skills are always developing and evolving. I am looking forward to the collegiality, cooperation, and sharing of skills and ideas that occur in a multiple-practitioner clinic."
"In addition, community acupuncture's emphasis is on accessibility. Many Rivers is the largest community acupuncture clinic in Connecticut, so I know that our patients will be able to get treatments whenever they need them, at a price they can afford."
Bob has trained in numerous acupuncture styles, and uses his knowledge to choose the best treatment course for each individual. He has studied Balance Method Acupuncture with Dr. Richard Tan; he practices Korean Hand Therapy, Keiraku Chiryo Meridian Therapy, and Yoshio Manaka-style acupuncture; and has experience with cranio-sacral bodywork. "Wanting to bring people to better health is in my blood," says Bob. His father and brother became General Surgeons and his mother was a Registered Nurse.
"Bob is one of the most gifted acupuncturists I know," says Carrie Sawtell, L.Ac. "He and I worked together in a community clinic in Newington when I had just returned to Connecticut from China. I was able to see first-hand his amazing clinical skills and wealth of expertise."
Acupuncture involves more than simply putting needles in the correct places. "When discussing acupuncture, I usually emphasize the scientific understanding of how it works," continues Carrie. "It increases circulation, reduces inflammation, boosts the immune system, and stops pain. But there is another, more nuanced component of acupuncture – in which acupuncture becomes an art. Bob's incredible needling technique combined with his years of clinical knowledge make his treatments into works of art. Patients feel renewed in ways they never thought possible."
Bob is a Licensed Acupuncturist and is board-certified in Acupuncture by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).


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The beauty of this recording is difficult to put into words. A world-class performance of astonishing depth and emotion. It is a rare recording where all the soloists abilities are balance and equally exquisite. This is the case here and the result is gorgeous. The choir and orchestra blend perfectly making this recording highly recommended.
The rarely recorded Magnificat of C.P.E. Bach is also wonderful. Everyone familiar with J.S. Bach should become as familiar with his remarkable sons, C.P.E in particular. This Magnificat proves he is truly his father's son.


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PM says govt will not back motion to de-seat PTI from Parliament
Speaking at the floor of parliament today, PM Sharif urged the Mutahidda Qaumi Movement and Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (Fazl) to withdraw their motions against PTI.
"We should respect mandate of all political parties," PM said.
He told the House that Parliament was the highest forum to resolve the issues.
He underlined that the Supreme Court verdict regarding military courts will motivate the armed forces of the country.
"Provincial governments and armed forces have played effective role in rescue and relief activities in flood affected areas," said Mr. Sharif.
Opposition Leader Syed Khursheed Shah said also appreciated the stance against motion to de-seat PTI.


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After sighting two suspects in army fatigues carrying backpacks at Domel on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, security agencies have sprung to all preventive measures including sounding a high alert in the Katra and Jammu regions.
This has been done keeping in view the ongoing Vaishno Devi and the about to start Amarnath pilgrimages. A search operation was in force till late last night.
During the search operation Army fatigues and boots were found under a bridge and it is being suspected that both the men have changed into casual clothes to hide their identity. They were carrying backpacks and when the locals found them suspicious, they informed the army and the police, however, the duo managed to escape.
It is quite possible that the two men were looking to make an entry into an army base at Katra or a nearby place. SSP Jammu Sunil Kumar, SSP Reasi Surjeet Kumar along with SOG also reached the spot while the search operation was on and a cordon has been laid.
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Ilan Wisnia is a partner with Valle Makoff, where he specializes in sports, entertainment, and business litigation. This includes the representation of professional athletes, sports and talent agencies, film studios, and production companies. He has extensive experience in litigating claims before both state and federal courts, as well as the California Labor Board, FINRA, AAA, and JAMS.
In addition, Mr. Wisnia has a strong commitment to public service, and has worked on a variety of pro bono matters. This includes working with Public Counsel to represent a homeowner who had been fraudulently induced into entering into a predatory home loan, as well as working with Bet Tzedek to defend a mother and her children from being wrongfully evicted.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Wisnia worked at Lions Gate Entertainment, where he focused on international film distribution.
Mr. Wisnia earned his law degree in 2006 from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in International Relations from Tufts University in 2001. Mr. Wisnia is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Recent Litigation Experience
- Representing a professional basketball player accused by a marketing company of breaching a joint venture agreement;
- Representing a professional basketball player accused by a sports television network and television producer of breaching an agreement to participate in an online reality series;
- Representing a professional basketball player accused of being part of a ponzi scheme;
- Representing a film studio in bringing a trademark infringement suit against individuals who had registered federally trademarked names as their own in various state and county government offices;
- Representing a sports agency in bringing suit to recover unpaid fees owed by a former client; and
- Advising various studios and television networks as to possible copyright infringement claims against an online entity that hosts links to the location of infringing television and film content.


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CAIRO — An Al Qaeda operative known as the "Uncatchable" has claimed responsibility for the attack on an Algerian gas complex that led to the deaths of at least 23 foreign hostages and raised new fears of Islamic extremism in North Africa.
The comments by Mokhtar Belmokhtar, a veteran Islamic militant and arms trafficker, came as the U.S., Britain and other countries sought to learn the fate of their citizens after Algerian authorities announced Sunday that the hostage death toll was expected to rise.
"I am afraid unfortunately to say that the death toll will go up," Algerian Communications Minister Mohamed Said Belaid told the state news agency. He added that the aim of the extremists, 32 of whom were killed during the siege, was to blow up the complex and execute all the hostages.
Bomb units defusing booby-trap explosives at the site discovered 25 burned and disfigured bodies, according to a private Algerian TV station. That would push the overall number of deaths to at least 80. Authorities also said the Algerian army captured five militants hiding at the sprawling facility.


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President's Message
To say it is an honour to be your MISA Ontario President for the next two years is an understatement. I have been part of MISA as a municipal member for over 20 years. I attended my first MISA Ontario conference in 2006, and from the start I knew this was an organization filled with wonderful people I wanted to be a part of. For the past ten years I have been actively involved with our Board of Directors and several special interest groups. To see the growth of our association has been wonderful to see.
I have learned so much from my municipal peers and our partners. The connections I have made and fantastic opportunities I have leveraged through this association have been invaluable. I want to thank all the current and former board members I have served with. You have all taught me so much. I am indebted to our past president Christine Swenor, who did amazing work with this association, and was instrumental in my transition to this role. I also want to thank you, the members, for trusting me with this great responsibility.
It's because of your support that we have been able to accomplish as much as we have. I would like to take a moment to share these accomplishments with you, and what is in store leading into 2018.
Almost two years after the launch of the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan, the MISA Ontario Board branded 2017 as the "Year of the Build" in support of the plan.
We continue to focus on developing three primary areas:
Networking and Communities
New Full-Time MISA Ontario Team
The board recognized that the association was at a point where full-time staff would be required to support ongoing MISA Ontario initiatives. In 2016, MISA Ontario hired three full-time staff to meet these demands. Anne Babej was brought on as the new Executive Director to help with the overall and administration of the organization strategy. Toni McLean was hired under the new role Manager, Sponsorship & Events to support future conferences. Jacqueline O'Hara was hired under the new role of Community Manager to assist with membership inquiries and foster a community of collaboration among members.
There are still lots of opportunities for volunteers to contribute to our committees. If you are interested in participating, please contact MISA Ontario's Community Manager, Jacqueline O'Hara for more information.
Website Redesign Launch
Some of you may have already seen our new website design which is has come along way from its original design. MISA/ASIM Canada officially launched the revamped website at the MISA Ontario Annual Conference held in Windsor Ontario. The goal was to provide a collaborative space under one MISA brand.
Main improvements of the new redesign include:
Most popular information easily available to members and visitors
Responsive on mobile devices
Clean and straightforward design for better engagement
Updated navigation to reflect MISA's current state
Browsealoud toolbar added which provides reading support on websites
All chapters are under one brand with their own unique content that caters to their members
The success of this launch would not have happened without the support of all MISA Chapters. I hope you love the new look as much as I do.
Events and Professional Development
Our events are a fantastic place to connect and collaborate with your municipal peers. If you have not attended one of our events before, I would strongly encourage you to take a look at your yearly events that you and your team can participate in.
2017 InfoSec Conference
This conference focuses on all aspects of Information Security targeted toward municipal IT professionals who are front line staff, managers and directors. Training sessions, Keynote speeches, presentations and trade show are just some of the exciting components that you can expect to see at this event. This year's conference will be held at the Sheraton Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, October 23-25.
2017 Annual Conference and Trade Show
This year's conference in the City of Windsor, was a huge success with over 95% of delegates who felt the conference either met, exceeded or greatly exceeded their expectations. The City of Hamilton will be the host city for the 2018 Annual Conference and Trade Show from June 3 – 6. We will be reviewing your feedback from this year's survey to help shape our conference program.
Those interested in sponsorship opportunities for either conference can contact MISA Ontario's Events & Sponsorship Manager, Toni McLean.
This year we revised our webinar strategy to great results. We listened to your feedback and focused on topics that mattered to you and your organization. This resulted in several successful webinars this year. Also new this year are past webinars being archived for members to view for free as part of their membership. Webinars will be commencing again in Q3, keep a look out on our social media and future emails to let you know when you can register.
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InfoBase Launch
Collaboration is critical to the success of MISA Ontario. Outside of our events, we want to be the central hub our members go to connect with each other to get the information that they need. MISA Ontario partnered with our colleagues in New Zealand (ALGIM) to develop a directory that will allow municipalities to gain insight about technologies & services that are utilized by other municipalities and connect with each other directly.
We are thrilled to be able to provide municipalities this directory as part of their membership. This is one of many initiatives to help members remove silos and be able to delve more into why municipalities utilize certain services and products and how it can help them with their own organizations. This directory is rolling out to MISA Ontario municipal members first and then will be rolled out to the remaining municipal member chapters starting in the Fall. I want to thank all the municipal primary contacts who actively participated in the build of this directory. This directory would not happen without their support and involvement. We are also working a version of the directory catered to our Partner members in 2018.
SocialLink Launch
SocialLink launched at the end of June to improve engagement between members across chapters. MISA Prairies, and MISA Atlantic are also part of SocialLink. MISA BC will join in early 2018.
The benefits of SocialLink:
SocialLink addresses member feedback on the need to have a better way to connect with each other with a better interface. I am thrilled to have members be able to further remove silos regardless of what municipality or organization they are associated with and be able to interact with each other directly.
I hope you are as excited as I am with the great foundation of work we have accomplished, moving towards the "Year of Engagement" in 2018. I am excited to see MISA Ontario continue to be an asset to help our members manage upcoming change.
Thank you for your ongoing support and I look forward to seeing many of you at an upcoming event.
Connie McCutcheon, President
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Anytime Fitness 24 hour challenge for Suicide Awareness Australia
IT'S time to step up to the challenge and make a difference.
Anytime Fitness Australia is teaming up with Suicide Prevention Australia again for the Plebs, Pros and Personalities 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge.
Last year in Port Macquarie, the community awareness and fundraising challenge raised more than $3000.
That effort boosted the national total to $390,000 and this year the Hastings hopes to beat that record.
Club manager Wil Roberts is inviting all members of the community to be a part of this year's 24 hour treadmill challenge on May 25-26 at Anytime Fitness in Short Street, Port Macquarie.
You don't have to be a gym member, you just have to have heart.
"We helped thousands of Australians nationwide last year and brought together communities to help reduce suicides in this country," Wil said.
"We are very proud of this effort, and are looking to improve on our reach and fundraising ability with this year's challenge.
"It seems a large task, but this year's fundraising target is $5,000."
According to Lifeline Australia statistics, for every death by suicide, it is estimated that as many as 30 people attempt to end their lives.
That is approximately 65,300 suicide attempts each year.
The challenge starts at 3pm on May 25 and continues for 24 hours and there will be four treadmills running around the clock.
To make a donation or to register and take part in the treadmill challenge, CLICK HERE.
To book in a half hour time slot on the treadmill phone the centre on 6583 7356.
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — In August during the Congressional recess, PeopleForBikes arranged for 19 meetings in 11 states between retailers and other members of the bike industry and Congress members and their staff.
The visits were part of the organization's summer campaign designed to showcase the economic impact of bike businesses. "We can tell members of Congress about the power of the bike industry over and over, but nothing can compare to seeing it in-person," said Jenn Dice, PeopleForBikes' vice president of government relations. "When elected officials and their staffers meet employers and retailers, a personal connection is created."
Sen. Tom Carper, the ranking member on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, visited the Bike Line store in Dover, Delaware. In a PeopleForBikes press release, Carper said, "Investments in multi-modal infrastructure – including bike lanes and paths – are smart investments to keep our nation moving. Delaware has made great strides in becoming a more bike friendly state with support from advocates like Bike Line."
Rep. David Price, the ranking member on the House Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, visited Performance Bicycle in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
"It was a pleasure to visit Performance Bicycle, an organization at the forefront of advocacy efforts for personal, community, and global health through cycling," said Price in a PeopleForBikes press release. "The PeopleForBikes Summer Campaign highlights the impact that federal infrastructure investment programs have in providing for alternate modes of transportation that can enhance the quality of life in a community. As the top Democrat on the subcommittee responsible for federal infrastructure investment, and as a member of the Congressional Bike Caucus, I am proud to be a part of these efforts and will continue fighting for programs that enhance the cycling experience."
Rep. Rick Larsen visited Gregg's Cycle in Lynnwood, Washington. Store general manager Marty Pluth said, "It was an honor to host Congressman Larsen at Gregg's Cycles. He understands that creating more places to bike helps shops like ours thrive. We look forward to working with the congressman to protect investment in bike infrastructure."
PeopleForBikes has spoken out against the Trump Administration's proposed budget, which would eliminate the TIGER program, which has helped communities across the nation improve infrastructure including bike paths and lanes.
"Highlighting the state and local economic contributions of the bike industry to U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives will help secure their ongoing support for this program and others," the group said.


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1.) Compiler Engineer- gcc toolchain
Location: Foster City, CA
We looking for compiler engineers who are capable of upgrading,
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Linux and Windows cross-development tools: compiler, linker, assembler,
binary utilities, and standard C/C++ libraries.
Two-years recent experience working on GCC internals
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If you've ever wanted to be a rock star or at least pretend in a video game that you are, you must get your hands on one of the most addictive games where you do just that – Pop Rocks World HD for iPad.
Pop Rocks World HD is like Sims for the world of music culture. You'll begin the game by selecting your character, filling out your name and other information. You will then be guided through a start-up guide, which I thought was extremely helpful and thorough. It will take your through all the basics and teach you how the game works. The idea is, in fact, very simple. Get rich and famous. Unfortunately, just like it isn't so easy in real life, it's not as easy in the game (although much more realistic). You will level up by playing shows that consist of tapping a button and watching a slot machine decide your success. If the odds are favourable, you will go on to receive more experience and money than if bombed your concert. You can also improve your performances by enhancing your personality, which consists of fame, charm and showmanship. You can do so by purchasing nicer clothes, instruments, and other materialistic things. You will eventually work your way up to recording your first catchy tune that will reward you with experience, fans and most importantly popularity.
Overall, Pop Rocks World HD is very well made. The graphics, although still not Retina optimized, are good and the playing experience is smooth, easy-to-understand and most of all addicting. if you're looking for a well-made game that will take you on the journey of becoming a rock star, Pop Rocks World HD should definitely be on your list.


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Anytime you eat in a restaurant, your health is really in the hands of those who serve you. It takes a certain amount of trust, and perhaps some biting of one's tongue to avoid potentially pissing restaurant workers off (pun intended) and avoid any sordid repercussions to our food. We don't like to think anyone would defile our food, and we hope that they don't, but there's always the chance ... which was vividly depicted by a sicko Taco Bell employee in Fort Wayne, Ind., recently.
Cameron Jankowski posted the disgusting picture you see here to his Twitter account. That's him supposedly peeing on an order of Nachos Bel Grande, and he asked his followers what he should pee on next.
Beyond disgusting, right? And how stupid can you be to post a picture of it publicly?
Officials say they don't think the nachos were served to anyone, but the image alone is bad enough and got Jankowski canned. He says it was all a joke. According to WANE.com, he posted the following explanation on his Facebook page:
I poked a hole in the top of a water bottle and filled it with really watered down mountain dew. I took the bottle and the nacho bell to the back utility sink and squeezed the bottle on to the nacho bell, making it look like I was [urinating] on it. My manager was aware that it was not urine and it is all a joke.
How exactly that was supposed to be funny, I don't know, but joke or no joke, he deserved to be fired (which he has been) based on stupidity alone. When people on Twitter (his account has since been deleted) started tweeting the hate at him, he responded, "There are no laws saying what you can and cannot piss upon."
Uh yeah, actually there are, genius. Police are investigating to see what criminal charges he may face, and Taco Bell is possibly pursuing legal action against him. I'd say he deserves whatever he gets. Even if he didn't actually serve the peed-upon food to customers, the image he sent out is certainly going to make more than a few people run from the border instead of to it and make us all wonder what's going on behind that drive-thru window at least a little more.
Do you worry about restaurant employees doing gross things to your food?
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is largely set apart from major cities, so from its roadway and overlooks, on clear nights, a visitor may see the night sky with so little light pollution that the Milky Way galaxy is visible to the naked eye. On nights without clouds or a bright, full moon, the Parkway's overlooks are excellent locations from which to stargaze. Dress warmly, even in summer, as mountain nights are significantly colder than the days that precede them. Choose your overlook, turn off your lights, and sit for several minutes in the darkness to allow your eyes to adjust. On clear nights, Parkway visitor should be able to see about 2,500 stars.
Best Overlooks for Stargazing
- Humpback Gap Overlook, Milepost 6. From this overlook, it is a 0.9 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail to Humpback Rocks, which are higher than the surrounding peaks.
- Big Spy Overlook, Milepost 26.4
- View Arnold Overlook, Milepost 76.7. This is this highest point of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia
- Harvey's Knob Overlook, Milepost 95.3
- Buck Mountain Overlook, Milepost 123.2. From this overlook, there is a 0.5 mile loop trail to the top of Buck Mountain.
- View Piedmont Overlook, Milepost 203.9
- Cumberland Knob Overlook, Milepost 217.5
- The Lump Overlook, Milepost 264.4
- Thunder Hill Overlook, Milepost 290.4
- Moses Cone Manor, Milepost 294. The parking area itself is not a good place to stargaze, but it is a 4 mile hike to Flat Top Tower, which is elevated above the treeline of the highest peak in the vicinity.
- Beacon Heights, Milepost 305.2. From this parking area, it is a 0.2 mile hike to the top of Beacon Heights, which is also a beautiful place to watch a sunrise.
- Licklog Ridge Overlook, Milepost 349.2
- Craggy Dome Overlook, Milepost 364.1. From this overlook, it is a 0.7 mile hike to the summit of Craggy Pinnacle.
- Mills Valley Overlook, Milepost 404.5
- Pounding Mill Overlook, Milepost 413.5
- Richland Balsam Overlook, Milepost 431.4. This is the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
From the Parkway, you can always see the North Star, Polaris. It is located at the end of the handle of the little dipper, and it neither rises nor sets during the course of the night. In the Northern hemisphere, it will always appear due north as it travels above the horizon line. Year-round, it remains at a fixed point while other stars circle around it. For these reasons, it is often used by stargazers as a fixed point from which to locate other constellations.
To find north, find the Big Dipper, which is seven stars appearing as a "bowl" and "handle" of a cup. The two stars outside of the bowl are called pointer stars; they point towards Polaris, which will appear brighter than other surrounding stars. Turn your body towards Polaris to face north.
Ursa Major, the Great Bear
The stars that form the "handle" of the Big Dipper also form the tail of the Great Bear. We see the Great Bear as if it is walking in a straight line and we are on its right side. Greco-Roman mythology tells us that a great king grabbed the bear by its tail, swung it in a circle, and then threw it into the sky to circle the North Pole forever. Native Americans believe that the three tail stars are hunters.
Ursa Minor, the Little Bear
Polaris is on the end of the Little Dipper's handle.
Orion, the Hunter
The constellation Orion is easiest to find in winter. Three bright stars in a close line form Orion's belt, two brighter stars north of the belt are his shoulders, and two brighter stars south are his legs.
Canis Major, the Great Dog
To find Canis Major, picture a straight line running through Orion's belt, and follow it south to find Sirius, the very bright star that is the nose of the Great Dog. Continue looking south until you find a triangle; it is the dog's hindquarters.
The Orionids Meteor Shower
The Orionids Meteors are caused by Earth traveling through the debris trail of Halley's Comet. What we call "shooting stars" are particles of comet dust falling into the atmosphere, burning brilliant, glowing trails when they collide with it. An observer may view the meteors throughout the month, but on the peak days they will be seen at rates of up to 20 meteors an hour.The Orionids Meteors begin appearing in the sky in early October and continue until the first week of November. The peak week centers on October 21, so expect the most abundant showers during those times.
Stargazers should consult the lunar calendar to catch a time when moonlight will cause the least interference with this famous autumn star show. The best time to look is shortly before local sunrise — around 5:00 or 5:30 in the morning. Sky watchers with clear dark skies will spot a meteor every five minutes or so.
Meteors will streak out of the constellation Orion (hence the name "Orionids"). The radiant point is near Orion's left shoulder; it is also near the bright planet Saturn. Simply look south and up–you can't miss it. But don't stare too long at the bright star or planet, or Orionids that appear there will seem short and stubby due to foreshortening. Instead, look toward any dark region of the sky about 90 degrees away. You'll see just as many Orionids, but they will seem longer and more dramatic.


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Coflex Implant For Spinal Stenosis
The Coflex implant is designed to help the spine re-stabilize after decompression surgery by functioning as a spacer within the spinal canal. Decompression surgery is performed to release pressure on compressed nerves by removing thickened ligaments, thickened joints, bony spurs and prolapsed or herniated disc tissue from the spinal column.
Spinal stenosis is a medical condition that narrows the cervical or lumbar spinal canal, which in turn compresses the nerve roots that run through it. It causes back, leg and neck pain, numbness in the buttocks, thighs or calves, pain that worsens with walking or exercise, leg weakness, and difficulty with walking and balance. Stenosis is typically treated with anti-inflammatory medication and pain relievers, and physical therapy to aid with posture and walking. Coflex impant Surgery is recommended when other measures to control spinal stenosis fail.
The Coflex implant is implanted within the spinal canal, with the application of a mallet ensuring that it is firmly implanted into the bone. On either side of the Coflex implant are metal "wings". These wings are often crimped against the bone in order to ensure sufficient contact with the bone. The precise placement of the Coflex implant provides the spine with stabilization and proper height of the segment where the implant has been placed. The placement of the Coflex implant also ensures that irritated nerves will not be irritated again. While the Coflex implant will not shift position, it will compress in on itself if you bend backwards, so you are able to maintain full mobility even after it has been implanted.
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One pound lost this week. Actually, I'm surprised I lost any weight considering that I had pizza twice and fast food twice. Yuck. Today, the elliptical machine and I have a date.
In non-food related news, Joel and I talked for nearly an hour last night. It was so nice to chit-chat before bed - almost as good as having him here in the evenings. I've also noticed that with whatever line he's using to call, there isn't the delay I so fondly (or not so much) remember from his last two deployments. It's so much easier to carry on a conversation without the weird pauses which make for a really choppy conversation.
Joel seems to be in pretty good spirits. Maybe a bit sleep-deprived and missing food from home, but pretty up-beat still. The marshmallow fluff that I sent was a hit and more was requested, so I need to start on the second care package...
The girls and I are doing really well. Autumn is a super easy baby and is starting to laugh and coo more. She's sleeping in her crib at night for 9-hour stretches, which makes me a pretty happy mommy. The last week or so with Grace have been great - she's been very cooperative and a fun mini-companion for me. I have lots of play dates scheduled this week which makes time go fast and the days seem a little less lonely for me.
Thanks to everyone out there - you've been a great encouragement to me! 41 days down.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday Weigh-In
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- CSPURGEON said...
That's great to hear, I see he either got his fluff in the mail or was digging into supplies that were brought with him.
I remember that delay, you try to answer a question before it's done so its not as long.
- August 18, 2010 at 6:27 AM
- Karla said...
Am I guilty for the 2 fast food meals? Oops. Thanks for the update--soooo glad that you and Joel were able to talk. Love you!
- August 18, 2010 at 6:16 PM
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Dear Arbor Day Foundation,
I recently received a mailer from your organization promising 10 free Colorado blue spruce along with membership. I live in Wisconsin, not Colorado, and blue spruce are not native here as they are in the Rocky Mountains.
Your organization claims to promote conservation and wildlife preservation, yet continues to push non-native trees for landscaping and "conservation" projects. Your distribution of non-native trees ignores the critical need local wildlife have for native plants to provide the resources they need for survival. For example native trees not only provide cover, they also provide fruit, seeds, and host to the local insect species which are the foundation of the diet of songbirds and other wildlife.
For example, you have a picture of an eastern bluebird on your mailer. Eastern bluebirds favored habitat is oak savanna and open oak woodland. How will Colorado blue spruce trees help reestablish this habitat type for the bluebirds? In fact, the bird is landing at its nest hole, in what appears to be a bur oak, bringing to its young a caterpillar that was undoubtedly plucked off of an oak or other native tree. Certainly ANY tree can provide SOME resources for wildlife, but native trees provide a considerably wider range of resources for our local wildlife.
Please do not contact me again until you can offer me hardy Wisconsin oaks, or other appropriate trees native to my region.
Frank Hassler
Good Oak Ecological Services
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I've done relays before (Ragnar four times), but never a marathon relay, and never on inside around an ice rink. Going into Saturday's race, with full confidence I can that I was nervous and excited. My team, which was the name of my running club, was made up of me, two ladies I do track with and another girl who is part of the club that I do 90% of my running with (aka my running beastie). Our track coach, who is married to one of the members of our team, was there as well.
We got to the Petit Ice Center 2 hours before our race began, and walked out to the track. My first thought was, "It is sooo cold!!!" I was glad I packed my arm warmers and running gloves for this race! I do think it was warmer outside on Saturday than inside. We saw the half marathoners from wave 2 finishing up and went upstairs to hang out in a warmer area. Our race strategy going in was fairly simple:
6 x 1 mile repeats at 1:55 per lap or less
Our order, like true relay teams, was:
Runner 1 - 2nd fastest runner on team
Runner 2 - 3rd fastest runner on team
Runner 3 - 4th fastest runner on team
Runner 4 - (1st) the fastest runner on the team
I was runner #4 and knew I would have to run under 1:55 if we wanted to break 3 hours, which was our goal.
Our track coach would call out our splits every lap, and be the one to switch our ankle timing band. This worked out great. It was incredibly helpful to have him say my splits, even though I was wearing a watch and timing myself. He also recorded all of our splits. He was busier than any of the runners, and I truly appreciated all of his work.
I don't know what my splits were, as my track coach hasn't totaled them up yet, but when I was running it seemed like I was going faster than what the splits were showing (not good). Usually for mile repeats, I find the 3rd lap to be the most challenging, but today it was the fourth lap for some reason.
Turning around the track never hurt my legs, or any of my teammates. It was great to see so many people on the ice skating, or in the stands near the track cheering. It was fun to run by my teammates every lap and hear them cheer, and then to look at my coach and wait for my split. I love the feeling of being on a team.
It turns out that we didn't get our sub 3 hour marathon, but instead ran a 3:01:45, which is a 6:57/mile average and was good enough for the 3rd fastest all female team, earning us a medal. Our time also includes 24 ankle chip switches, so if we handed off with a bracelet or baton instead we could've gotten it. We all tried our hardest, which is more important than reaching the goal. If we do it again next year, which we hope to, along with the fast guys from our club, we'd change a few things and I am confident we could run that sub 3.
I'll post splits when I know them, as I am incredibly curious what my times were. If you live near Milwaukee, I would definitely recommend the race.