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Once upon a time, not so very long ago, God called me to be a writer, so I began to write. Still, I am called, and still, I write, aspiring to publication. These are the musings of a would be authoress....
Saturday, October 27, 2012
A Little Ditty About my Doll-Making Hobby and a Chance to Win one of Them!!
It all started when my daughters saw a reborn doll and decided they had to have one!! I did lots of research, buying paints, supplies, and vinyl baby parts. I painted dolls for each of them, and a hobby was born! My babies are painted to look real. They all have personality, and have been mistaken for real babies on numerous occasions. I took one of my babies to the ACFW conference for a donation to the Silent Auction. In the airport, I put the baby in the bin to go through the x-ray machine. A security guard tried to stop me, looking very distressed. He had to actually touch it to believe it wasn't real!! And on the same trip, people stopped me over and over, asking about my baby. Imagine their surprise when they realized it was a doll! The dolls are painted with details such as veins, fingernails,eyebrows, etc. I hand root the hair and eyelashes, strand by strand, and fill the soft body with glass or poly pellets for weight. This gives the baby a "real feel." They are dressed in real baby clothes, and are usually given a pacifier, toy, and blanket. My mother helps with the painting, and making clothes fit!! Sometimes I take orders, but mostly I just sell the ones that I complete. Mrs. Lena Nelson Dooley, an award-winning Christian author, has ordered a doll from me, and I've almost completed it's hair. She has red hair, and wanted curly red hair on her baby. It's turning out really well. Lena also hosted me on her blog today, where we are giving away one of my painted babies. It's called "Sweet Pea." She's asleep, and is so adorable that I may have to paint another one for myself!! So if you would like to win a beautiful hand-painted doll from me, visit Lena's blog at http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment!!! AND if you follow my blog this week, and leave a comment on this post, I'll enter your name in a give-away from my blog. I'll be giving away a package of 5 books from bestselling Christian authors, one of them being Lena Nelson Dooley!! But remember, you must become a follower, and leave a comment!! Thanks!! Here are some pics of my babies. The third one is the giveaway on Lena's blog! So hop on over there and get yourself in the contest!!!
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NORMAN ROCKWELL: Classic Americana
Norman Rockwell's paintings not only personify the post war "Flags of Our Father's" era but they also capture the look of a time becoming very familiar recently on the streets and in more and more collections and brands lately. If you're going for a classic American look that's becoming more and more of a trend lately, just view a few painting's from Norman Rockwell. There's tons of inspiration and history to be taken from his work.

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Develop and provide workshops, training and technical assistance to eFolio program partners and participants. Research and contribute to technology use, upgrades and improvements.
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Proposals being accepted for developments in digital multimedia, digital networking, robotic applications
Innovation Works (IW), the Ben Franklin Technology Partner of Southwestern PA, a statewide economic development organization that supports technology commercialization and company growth through innovation, will award up to $800,000 in technology commercialization funding to universities, early-stage and/or established companies based in Pennsylvania. Draft proposal submissions for funding through the Technology Commercialization Initiative are due August 3, 2012, with final proposal submissions due September 7, 2012.
Through a competitive selection process, funding will be awarded for individual projects ranging up to $100,000 each that address key engineering design challenges, show a high degree of innovation, and, most importantly, identify a clear path to commercialization with the potential to significantly impact digital and/or robotics-related companies in Pennsylvania. Required project completion is 12 months commencing from the date of the contract.
"The Technology Commercialization Initiative aims to establish and grow a leading industry presence in Pennsylvania focused on market segments in digital multimedia, digital networking, and robotic applications," said Chuck Brandt, Ph.D., Vice President, Technology Programs for Innovation Works. "We are driving rapid and continuing progress in technology development and commercialization in these areas. Our project funding helps to identify technology challenges within these market segments and create prototype solutions that reach beyond the current generation of available products and services," continued Dr. Brandt.
The full Request for Proposals can be downloaded at http://www.techcollaborative.org/default.aspx?id=download_rfp. Commercial submissions will be accepted from Pennsylvania firms that have not previously received Technology Commercialization Initiative (TCI) funding from the predecessor organization, The Technology Collaborative, or that have received less than $250,000 of total funding, as prime- and/or subcontractor, from prior TTC TCI solicitations.
Potential applicants should check the Innovation Works website at http://www.innovationworks.org/ periodically for dates and locations for webinars and proposal workshops to take place throughout the state. These briefings will provide a detailed overview of the submission and evaluation process, as well as a forum for more information. Workshop attendance is not mandatory for submitting a proposal. Those seeking funding can find more examples of funded projects and information on the website, or contact Chuck Brandt, Ph.D., IW VP Technology Programs, email@example.com or Bob Thomson, Regional Manager, Lehigh Valley, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Innovation Works is a colleague organization to Bethlehem-based Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Both are part of a four-center, state-funded economic development network that was created in 1982 to promote, sustain, and invest in the prosperity of Pennsylvania's economy through innovation and partnering. IW received responsibility for the Technology Commercialization Initiative (TCI) when it assumed the primary programs of The Technology Collaborative in May.
About Innovation Works and the Ben Franklin Technology Partners:
Innovation Works (www.innovationworks.org) is southwestern Pennsylvania's Ben Franklin Technology Partner, and is a sister organization to the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (http://www.nep.benfranklin.org/)(BFTP/NEP). BFTP/NEP is headquartered in Ben Franklin TechVentures® on Lehigh University's campus in Bethlehem, and serves a 21-county area. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) is a statewide network dedicated to technology commercialization and company growth through innovation. BFTP/NEP, Innovation Works, and the other centers in the Ben Franklin network provide funding and business assistance to start-ups and innovative companies that diversify Pennsylvania's economy, attract talent and capital, and generate growth across the Commonwealth. BFTP is an initiative of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, and is overseen by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority.


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Report: Teacher who died from flu delayed picking up meds because of copay
A North Texas teacher has died from complications from the flu.
Heather Holland, a second-grade teacher at Ikard Elementary School with the Weatherford Independent School District, died over the weekend, the Weatherford Democrat reports.
Holland got sick about a week ago and planned to pick up flu medication, but delayed picking up the prescription because she felt the $116 copay was too high, according to the newspaper.
"She wouldn't go get medicine because she's a mama. Mama's are tough. She just kept going. She had a job; she had kids," Holland's pastor Clark Bosher told Fox 4. "I think any mom does that. I don't think she is being irresponsible. I don't think she thought she was that sick. It happened so quick."
Holland's husband bought the prescription himself when he found out, but her condition continued to decline.
By Friday night, Holland's condition worsened and she was taken to the hospital. Her husband Frank Holland told the Weatherford Democrat that she died Sunday morning.
"She loved helping people, helping the kids, and the kids loved her," he said.
In addition to her classroom of second-graders, Holland leaves behind a 10-year-old daughter, and a 7-year-old son.
"I have to be strong for the kids but it's still surreal, it hasn't all set in," Frank Holland said. "We've been together a long time, over half my life. She's my best friend, my soulmate, my everything."
Charlotte LaGrone, a spokeswoman for Weatherford ISD, told news station CBS DFW that counselors are available at the school for the rest of the week to help students and school staff cope with the sudden loss. She added that custodians started deep cleaning the district's schools in December to keep students from getting sick, and that the specific campus where Holland was employed had received an additional cleaning on Friday, Feb. 2.
This year's flu season has been particularly deadly, with flu-related deaths being reported across the nation. Last month, five flu-related deaths were reported in the greater Houston area. The CDC reports the flu is widespread across America this year and possibly won't peak until March.


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Friday, December 11, 2009
Inner courtyard....
23 comments:
- FatScribe said...
great post to warm my cold wet late Thursday evening to. Brisbane, huh? sounds nice ... I'll trade ya one cold, wet L.A. for a hot Brisbane right about now.
good weekend to you as well! -Jg.
- December 11, 2009 at 7:31 PM
- Kathryn - MamaBoo said...
Bliss! I am attempting to make the are underneath our back deck an "inner courtyard"...we shall see!
- December 11, 2009 at 8:02 PM
- Shannon www.OldWorldCharm.info said...
Hi Amanda,
Glad the weekend is here and you can finally take a break. :-)
I, too, have always loved the idea of courtyards. They provide privacy, style and more than a touch of romance. Maybe someday a vacation home in Europe will satisfy the desire to have one, but for now, I'll just enjoy these lovely photos.
Thanks for sharing.
- December 11, 2009 at 8:20 PM
- Julie@beingRUBY said...
HI Amanda
I'm with you on both the weekend and the courtyards..
It's fluctuating between hot and humid and cold and windy in Sydney.. strange weather for months now...
Love to have .. first a home.. and then a wonderful courtyard like this. Somewhere to relax and hide away from the world.. fabulous!! Have a great weekend.. xx Julie
- December 11, 2009 at 10:45 PM
- Thea said...
I LOVE courtyards. They really do remind me of summer holidays in the Mediterranean.
- December 11, 2009 at 11:31 PM
- La Dolfina said...
Oh, to have an inner courtyard...
now that would be a little slice of heaven!
Have a wonderful weekend :)
- December 12, 2009 at 1:30 AM
- Country French Antiques said...
I want to sit with you SVP
- December 12, 2009 at 5:41 AM
- Velvet and Linen said...
I am in the process of creating an inner courtyard at my home, so I greatly appreciate this beautiful inspiration!
- December 12, 2009 at 9:31 AM
- Ana Patricia said...
very pretty! i wish it was summer here and that we had an inner courtyard like this :)
- December 12, 2009 at 2:20 PM
- Linda at Lime in the Coconut! said...
Gorgeous!...We have one and you remind me I need to clean it up and get it ready for the holidays!
- December 12, 2009 at 10:20 PM
- VictoriaArt said...
Ah, the pleasures of a summer afternoon!
Cool winter greetings from New York!
- December 13, 2009 at 1:47 AM
- Debra Phillips said...
what inspiration! as i sit indoors shivering in chicago i dream of a hot night in australia lounging in a court yard.
was just thinking recently "why are there so few inner courtyards in middle america?" such a wonderful architectural element
- December 13, 2009 at 2:49 AM
- walrus studio said...
wine and cheese, anyone?
- December 13, 2009 at 2:57 AM
- Jacqueline said...
What beautiful pictures of a beautiful courtyard. I would love to be sitting there right now. We are so far away fom warm, outside living. It is getting colder here in London BUT....Christmas is coming !! XXXX
- December 13, 2009 at 3:31 AM
- Callie Grayson said...
have a lovely weekend, and keep cool. It has been snowing here:)
- December 13, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Callie Grayson said...
have a lovely weekend, and keep cool. It has been snowing here:)
- December 13, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Boxwood Terrace said...
I've always thought it would be a treat to have a European style inner courtyard like this, but I'll settle for my current patio!
- December 13, 2009 at 11:51 PM
- red ticking said...
so pretty... and funny to hear it is hot there at christmas when it is sooo chilly here... lite snow flurries and a roaring fire going... no matter where we are... relax... and enjoy ... merry christmas amanda... x pam
- December 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM
- Millie said...
Cold down here Amanda - much to MOTH's disgust I've had the electric blanket cranked up to 9 every night this week! We have a courtyard - it does not look like this beauty!
Millie ^_^
- December 14, 2009 at 2:56 PM
- ColonialEast said...
Love these pictures and dreaming of summer. Today we have had snow in Stockholm and a week from Christmas so hot and sunny feels far away to me. Take care!!
- December 15, 2009 at 4:25 AM
- Kris said...
Love the dog in the last pic. so pretty
- December 15, 2009 at 6:21 AM
- Breathing Beside Us said...
So Beautiful.
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The AA Restaurant Guide backed down yesterday after denying a highly coveted honour to one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants.
The controversy began when Roger Wood, the managing director of the Automobile Association, which owns the guide, was said to have used his influence to stop a "fifth rosette" being awarded to the Petrus restaurant in Mayfair.
The accusation was made by Simon Wright, the editor of the guide, who resigned over the issue. He alleged that Mr Wood had overridden the team of qualified inspectors, who unanimously recommended Petrus for the fifth rosette. Only five restaurants in Britain are awarded five rosettes.
Mr Wood had said he was unimpressed by Petrus when he ate there and called it a "poseur's restaurant" which was "lacking ambience".
However he released a statement yesterday saying that the merit award committee would review the decision.
"It may be that my personal views may have been given undue weight in the decision making process about the AA Rosette award for Petrus."
However, Mr Wright, who was editor for two years, remained unimpressed.
He said: "If Petrus was to receive a fifth rosette that would be welcome. I feel this decision should be made by trained inspectors, not someone unqualified to make a decision."
Marcus Wareing, the chef patron and co-owner of Petrus, said he was also unsatisfied.
"How important is an Oscar to an actor? This isn't some slapdash restaurant, this is my life here," he said. "It does nothing for me unfortunately. I think he's just covering up his mistake."
The dispute began when Mr Wood visited the restaurant at the end of March, something both sides agree upon. However, they differ on what transpired next.
Mr Wareing claims Mr Wood demanded to inspect his table booked for the following day.
The manager refused because it was not ready and Mr Wood allegedly began shouting.
But Karen Myers, spokesman for the AA, said Mr Wood simply decided the "venue was not appropriate for the occasion", cancelled the booking and left.
"One man's argument may be another man's discussion," she said.
Mr Wright and Petrus believe that the alleged dispute at the restaurant prompted Mr Wood to intervene to take away the rosette.
"He made a decision on personal feelings," said Mr Wareing.
Mr Ramsay said he would seek legal means to pull all four of his restaurants' names, including Petrus and the acclaimed Gordon Ramsay at London Claridge's from the 2003 edition published in the autumn.
"This guide is supposed to be the chef's bible. If it is not independent I do not want to be mentioned in it."
He also questioned the qualifications of Mr Wood - previously managing director of British Gas - as a food critic.
"He knows a damn sight more about cookers and gas pressures and should stick to that, not fine dining restaurants," he said.
Miss Myers had earlier said that Mr Wood was simply making his views known to the inspectors as a casual restaurant-goer.
"Ninety-five per cent of people who eat at restaurants are ordinary people. Mr Wood was speaking from that perspective. If only professionals ate at restaurants they wouldn't survive," she said.
Mr Wood said the decision about the rosette would remain confidential until the publication of the guide's 2003 edition.
The rosette system is similar to the Michelin star rating, so the fifth and final rosette means the restaurant is of unparalleled quality. It is decided upon by a team of eight inspectors.
Petrus was named Restaurant of the Year in the AA's 2002 guide.


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The original, award-winning manga (written by Hajime Isayama) is set in a world where giants named Titans roam the world outside of walled enclaves that humans live in; the Titans are devoid of humanity and seek only to devour humans. In the anime, Yuuki Kaji voices Eren, a boy who dreams of the world outside the walls and enlists in the training corps to fight the Titans; Yui Ishikawa plays Mikasa, a girl who was rescued by Eren when they were younger; and Marina Inoue plays Armin, a friend of Eren and Mikasa, who teaches Eren of the outside world.
Tetsuro Araki (Death Note, Highschool of the Dead, Guilty Crown) is directing the series at Wit Studio (in cooperation with Production I.G), Yasuko Kobayashi (Shakugan no Shana, Claymore, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) is the head writer and Kyoji Asano (Psycho-Pass, Tokyo Marble Chocolate) is the character designer.


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On October 4, 2015, following the associated unanimous resolution of the Board of Directors of RCS MediaGroup, which met under the chairmanship of Maurizio Costa, the Chief Executive Officer Pietro Scott Jovane signed the contract for the transfer of the entire equity investment held in RCS Libri S.p.A. to Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A. The completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of the competent regulatory authorities.
On September 15, 2015, as part of the plan for the disposal of non-core assets, RCS MediaGroup announced the completion of the transfer of its 44.45% stake in the Finelco Group to Unibas Sgps Lda and Marina Berrino, who exercised their respective rights of pre-emption, as set forth in the company's Bylaws with respect to the preliminary agreement with the company Blue Ocean S.r.l.
On June 30, 2015, the Board of Directors of RCS MediaGroup reviewed the offer received from Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A. in relation to RCS MediaGroup's shareholding in RCS Libri S.p.A.. The Board of Directors reserved all its rights in regard to evaluating the offer, also taking into account wider considerations regarding the strategic outlook for the Group.
On the same day RCS MediaGroup announces that the sail of its 34.5% shareholding in IGPDecaux S.p.A. to JCDecaux Europe Holding SAS and IDA S.p.A. has been finalized today. The financial benefits of this transaction, which forms part of the Group's non-core assets disposal plan, amounts to approximately EUR 18 milion plus a potential additiona earn out consideration of EUR 2 milion payable within 3 years on achivement of certain targets.
On March 6, 2015, with respect to the espression of interest received from Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A. in relation to its possible acquisition of RCS MediaGroup's stake in RCS LIbri S.p.A., majority of the Board approved the submission to the Mondadori Group of a proposal to concede a period of exclusivity until May 29, 2015 (extended for June 29, 2015) in order to further analyse the terms and conditions of a possible transaction, recerving the right to conduct all appropriate evaluations of this matter.
On February 12, 2015, the RCS MediaGroup Board of Directors announced that it had received a binding offer from JCDecaux S.A. and Publitransport Srl for the purchase of 34.5% of the share capital of IGPDecaux S.p.A., held through the subsidiary RCS International Advertising BV. The Board of Directors resolved to accept the offer. The offer price is around €18 milion in addition to a potential earn-out of an additional €2 milion within 3 years, subject to the acheivment of certain objectives. This transaction is part of the non-core asset sale process.
On February 18, 2015, at the request of CONSOB, RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. confirmed that the Board of Directors had received an espression of interest from Arnoldo Mondadori Editori S.p.A. regarding the RCS Group's Book activities. The Board reserved the right to conduct all appropriate evaluations on this matter.
On September 30, 2014, Unidad Editorial (subsidiary of RCS MediaGroup) and the other Spanish publishing groups Vocento, Prisa y Godó, together with Corporación Publicitaria de Medios-CPM y El Economista, launched PMP Medios, a real-time digital programmatic advertising sales platform to meet increasing demand for digital advertising. This initiative, a pioneer in Spain, makes it possible for agencies to efficiently plan advertising and ensures secure, high quality content.
On July 18, 2014 Gold 5 was established, the new advertising concession holder specialised in video display advertising solutions. Gold 5 was established jointly with equal holdings by A. Manzoni & C S.p.A., Banzai Media Srl, Italiaonline S.p.A., Mediamond S.p.A., as well as RCS MediaGroup S.p.A.. On a non-exclusive basis, the company will market a portion of the digital advertising pools of each of the shareholders and will offer the investor market products designed to efficiently communicate with the most important advertising targets, using video advertising formats such as Masthead and 300×250 video.
On March 6, 2014, RCS MediaGroup announced that it had completed the sale of the Via San Marco and Via Solferino property complex with the transfer of Block 1 (Corriere della Sera's historic headquarters in Via Solferino) to a real estate investment fund reserved to qualified investors, established and managed by BNP Paribas REIM SGR p.A., fully subscribed by funds managed by Blackstone, and that at the same time it collected the consideration of €18 million today. €12 million (secured by a first demand bank surety) will be collected by no later than October 31.
On March 14, 2014, RCS MediaGroup announced that on March 12 it had completed the acquisition of the shares of Editoriale del Mezzogiorno S.r.l. owned by the other local shareholders, bringing its stake in the company's share capital to 99.96% (100% therefore on the following March 25). Editoriale del Mezzogiorno publishes Corriere del Mezzogiorno, a local newspaper associated with Corriere della Sera in Campania and in Puglia.
On December 23, 2013, RCS MediaGroup announced that it had executed the final agreement for the sale of the Via San Marco and Via Solferino property complex with a real estate investment fund reserved to qualified investors, established and managed by BNP Paribas REIM SGR p.A., fully subscribed by funds managed by Blackstone, for a total of €120 million. At the same time, the rental contracts for the same complex were also executed. Today, RCS MediaGroup collected €90 million, while the remaining €30 million will be collected according to the following schedule: €18 million when the Competent Authorities do not exercise the pre-emption right and a guaranteed amount of € 12 million by October 31, 2014.
On November 5, 2013, the RCS MediaGroup Board of Directors approved by majority vote the sale of the entire Via San Marco and Via Solferino property complex to The Blackstone Group International Partners LLP, consistent with the announced disposal plan established in the 2013-2015 Growth Plan. The Board therefore granted a mandate to the CEO and CFO to finalise the transaction – including the signing of rental contracts by RCS on the entire complex, with variable durations on the various portions – for a sale price of €120 million.
On November 13, 2013, RCS MediaGroup disclosed – on the basis of the Board of Directors' resolution of last November 5 – that it had signed the preliminary agreement with Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe IV (hereinafter referred to as Blackstone Real Estate Partners) for the transfer of the Via San Marco and Via Solferino property complex for a total of €120 million.
On August 7, 2013, in line with the activities established in the 2013-2015 Growth Plan, RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. announced that the sale of 54.6% of the subsidiary DADA S.p.A. to Orascom TMT Investments S.àr.l. (via the subsidiary Libero Acquisition S.à.r.l.) had been completed. Orascom TMT Investments S.à.r.l. has recognised an enterprise value of €83 million for the entirety of Dada S.p.A., corresponding to an equity value of €55.5 million. RCS MediaGroup will obtain a financial benefit of approximately €58 million from this transaction, including the 100% deconsolidation of the net financial debt of the subsidiary Dada S.p.A.
On July 25, 2013, an agreement was signed for the sale of the Partworks business unit of RCS Libri, which is no longer part of the Group's scope of operations as of August 1, 2013.
On July 29, 2013, an agreement was signed to transfer the business unit responsible for the publication of 14 magazines, including 10 in the "Puzzles Network", to PRS S.r.l., effective on August 1, 2013.
On January 24th 2013 the capital increase of Gruppo Finelco S.p.A. from Euro 6.707.630,00 to Euro 7.378.393,00 voted december 14th 2012 became effective. RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. totally underwrote the capital increase and its participation in the company moved from 38,89% to 44,45%.
On September 5th, 2012 the sale of 100% of RCS Livres S.A.S. (parent company of Flammarion publishing group) from RCS Libri S.p.A. to Madrigall S.A. (parent company of the French publishing company Gallimard) has been finalized.
On June, 26th 2012 RCS MediaGroup announced that RCS Libri received from Madrigall S.A., parent company of the French publishing company Gallimard, a binding final offer for the purchase of 100% of RCS Livres, the parent company of the publishing Group Flammarion. The expected financial benefit of the transaction is approximately 230 million euros. Based on the carrying amount at December, 31st 2011 capital gains of approximately 121 and 88 million of euro – before fiscal effects – in separate and consolidated financial statement are estimated.
On February, 24th 2012 City Italia S.p.A. and City Milano S.p.A. suspended all its editions, web included.
On may, the 31st Dada S.p.A. announced it finalized the sale of 100% of Dada.net S.p.A.'s share capital to Buongiorno S.p.A. Dada received a total of €32,862,000, comprised of: a) the first tranche of the purchase price equal to €27,500,000, of which €2,750,000 will be held in escrow for 12 months to service the usual representations and warranties (the remaining €1 million will be paid upon occurrence of certain predefined events and, at any rate, within 24); b) Dada.net's preliminary net financial position which amounted to a positive €5,362,000 at the closing. The purchase price has been confirmed with the definitive Net Financial Position in july, 14th 2011. There is also an earn-out for Dada of up to a maximum of an additional €2.5 million in the event the interest in Giglio Group is sold to third parties for a capital gain within the next three years.
Dada S.p.A. announced it had completed the repurchase of 13% of Dada.net S.p.A. held by Sony Music Entertainment. The agreement with Sony Music, signed and announced to the market on April 19, 2011, provided for the repurchase by Dada S.p.A., which already owned 87% of Dada.net S.p.A., of the remaining 13% interest held by Sony Music for a cash consideration of €7.2 million, which was paid on the same day using bank credit lines. Sony Music had an option to sell its shares to Dada exercisable, inter alia, in case of a change of control of Dada.net for a price floor of not less than €8 million. Following the closing Dada S.p.A. will benefit from the total net financial position of Dada.net which as at December 31, 2010 was positive for €17.4 million.
Dada S.p.A. announced that it had signed an agreement with Buongiorno S.p.A. for the sale of its 100% investment in Dada.net S.p.A., also following the signing of the repurchase agreement for 13% of Dada.net owned by Sony Music Entertainment. The deal with Buongiorno, in summary, provides for:
- The acquisition by Buongiorno of a 100% shareholding in the capital of Dada.net S.p.A..
- A cash consideration amounting to €28.5 million in addition to the consolidated net financial position of Dada.net S.p.A. as of the closing date, excluding the net financial position of Giglio Group S.p.A. (which was negative for approximately €3.8 million as at December 31, 2010), with a total financial benefit for Dada of approximately €32.3 million;
- the price will be paid by the buyer in two tranches: the first part will be paid at the closing, amounting to €27.5 million in addition to the net financial position as at the closing date, which Dada undertakes to keep at +€5.5 million; the remaining €1 million will be paid at the occurrence of certain predetermined events, and in any case within 24 months from the closing date;
- an earn-out for a further maximum amount of €2.5 million is also provided for in favour of Dada, in case the interest in Giglio Group were sold to a third party within three years from the closing date recording a capital gain
Dada completed the sale to Populis Ltd of 100% of the share capital of E-Box S.r.l., owner of Blogo, following the associated agreement announced on January 17, 2011. Said agreement made provision for a total payment of €6 million, whose collection for the Dada Group, which owned a 70% stake in the company, purchased in two separate transactions – the first in February 2007 when 30% was purchased by Dada.net S.p.A. for €0.7 million and the second in July 2008, when Dada S.p.A. bought a 40% stake for €1.6 million – amounted to €4.2 million, paid at closing. A part of the collection was deposited in escrow for 12 months in service of the normal statements and guarantees. The gain generated was estimated at around €2 million
The required conditions having been met, the sale of RCS's 51.1% stake in GE Fabbri Limited was sold to Eaglemoss Holdings (UK) Limited. The overall financial impact of the transaction for RCS MediaGroup was positive, generating roughly GBP 23 million (around €28 million) including the repayment of loans.
A preliminary agreement was signed for the sale of the 51.1% interest in GE Fabbri Limited to Eaglemoss Holdings (UK) Limited. GE Fabbri, a company based in London, operates in the partworks sector in various countries, specifically in Russia and Eastern Europe. This operation had a financial impact on the RCS Group of about £24 million, including the repayment of the loans. The agreement is subject to the approval of the competent authorities and the third party financers of the purchasing group.
The purchase was completed of the industrial complex in Pessano con Bornago (previously held under lease), representing the main printing facility for Corriere della Sera and La Gazzetta dello Sport for a total price of €16.4 million
The associate Eurogravure increased its capital by €14.7 million, all of which was subscribed by its controlling shareholder. As a result, the interest of RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. in this company has come down from 30% to 7.62% of share capital. The shareholders' agreement was revised at the same time.
The capital increase by Gruppo Finelco S.p.A. was completed, as a result of which RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. now holds 38.89% of this company's share capital. This capital increase, totalling €10 million under the agreements signed with the other shareholders on July 3, 2009, was subscribed by RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. for a total of €6 million, of which €5 million was paid in 2009.
The Group made an agreement with RAI Radio Televisione Italiana S.p.A. to sell its 5% stake in RAISAT S.p.A. for €3 million;
RCS MediaGroup sold for a total price of €9.5 million its stake in Poligrafici Editoriale S.p.A. equating to 13,199,900 shares (9.99% of the latter's share capital.
Dada acquired a further 15% stake in Giglio Group S.p.A., thus increasing its holding to 25%. The transaction was carried out by Dada.net S.p.A. for consideration of €1.1 million.
Dada completed the acquisition, through its UK subsidiary Namesco, of 100% of the share capital in the companies that make up Poundhost for total consideration of about €7.2 million. There will also be an earn-out capped at €0.3 million payable in April 2010 and dependent on the achievement of specified financial results in the first quarter of 2010;
RCS MediaGroup exercised the option agreed on March 18, 2009 and purchased 200,000 shares in Dada S.p.A., corresponding to about 1.233% of its ordinary share capital, at a unit price of €4.89, taking its stake in Dada S.p.A. to 50.74%.
Dada signed agreements to acquire all of the shares in Fueps S.p.A for €1.7 million, by acquiring the 51% stake held by RCS Digital and the 49% stake held by the Digital Bros Group. Provision was also made for an earn-out capped at €0.9 million, payable to each seller and calculated as 12.5 % of EBITDA reported by Fueps SpA in financial years 2010-2014.
Dada announced that it had completed the transactions under the strategic agreements made with Sony Music Entertainment on June 24 for developing a wider partnership. This involved Sony Music transferring its 50% stake in Dada Entertainment LLC (consolidated line-by-line since June 2009 by virtue of the agreements relating to governance) to Dada.net Spa, in exchange for a 13% stake in the latter, effective October 6, 2009.
60% of La Coccinella Srl, a publisher of children's books, was sold to its minority shareholders.
Unidad Editorial and Grupo Bermont agreed to create a new printing company called Bermont Corporaciòn. The new entity is 63% owned by Grupo Bermont and 37% by Unidad Editorial. As far as Unidad Editorial was concerned, this operation entailed transferring all its printing activities to the new company and entering into a ten-year agreement with Bermont Corporaciòn for the printing of its titles. Bermont Corporaciòn S.L. was set up on April 28, 2009. This operation benefited Unidad Editorial's financial position by around €40 million;
It was signed a contract to sell the property owned by Unidad Editorial in Calle Pradillo 42, Madrid. This operation generated €17.3 million in cash and €10.8 million in capital gains. This property will be leased back to Unidad Editorial for ten years.
RCS MediaGroup and Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso set up the Premium Publisher Network consortium to offer performance advertising on their various websites.
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Why? Star Wars doesn't just own my soul, it IS my soul. Easily 60-70% of my being is composed of Star Wars. I am very okay with this.
I watched the full frame VHS of the Original Trilogy so many times that when I got the widescreen DVDs I kept being startled by things on the edges of the picture that I'd never seen before. When I am scared or upset, it is quotes from Star Wars that rush reassuringly through my head. I am still genuinely surprised when someone I know watches Star Wars without me because while growing up this was unheard of. Everyone watched Star Wars with me. Friends, neighbours, family: if they wanted to watch Star Wars they would watch it with me.
I've been obsessed since childhood and as such have accumulated an alarming amount of Star Wars
Do I know everything about Star Wars? Absolutely not. And I won't pretend I do. My knowledge and love is based mostly in the movies. All of the Expanded Universe stuff is fun, but it always leaves me longing for the original trilogy, so I end up watching it again. And again.
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Start bringing terrorists to Gitmo again
CIA Director Leon Panetta set off an uproar when he told the Senate intelligence committee last week that if Osama bin Laden or other senior al-Qaeda leaders were ever captured, the Obama administration would likely send them to Guantanamo Bay.
While Panetta's comments may have upset some, he was simply acknowledging the obvious: Guantanamo is not going anywhere. Two years after the president pledged to close the facility, it remains open - and as Defense Secretary Robert Gates put it last week, the prospects of closing Guantanamo anytime soon are "very, very low." So why not put it to better use?
In fact, Obama administration is quietly beginning to ramp up operations at Guantanamo. While White House officials continue to assert that the president is committed to closing the facility, their actions speak otherwise. President Obama barely put up a fight when the outgoing Democratic Congress passed legislation barring the transfer of any detainees from Guantanamo to the United States. Then in January, the administration put out word that Obama would soon lift the ban he had imposed two years ago on new military commission trials - allowing military prosecutors to finally begin bringing new cases against terrorists held at Guantanamo. With military commissions resuming, it makes sense for the administration to go all in, take Panetta's advice and resume bringing high-value terrorists to Guantanamo for interrogation as well.
Of course, to do that they would need to begin capturing al-Qaeda leaders again. But the sad fact is that, outside of Afghanistan and Iraq, there have been no reported high-value detentions by the United States in the 25 months since Obama took office - one of the longest periods without a top al-Qaeda capture since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
This has not been some stretch of bad luck. The president appears to have chosen to stop trying to bring senior terrorist leaders in alive, while escalating targeted killings instead. In 2009, for example, the U.S. military tracked down Saleh Ali Nabhan, the leader of al-Qaeda in East Africa, and it wanted bring him in for interrogation. Obama overruled the military and ordered Nabhan killed instead. Such decisions to kill, rather than capture, terrorist leaders are being made all the time - costing us vital intelligence about al-Qaeda's operations and plans for new attacks. Why would we give up the opportunity to interrogate a senior al-Qaeda leader? Because, as one senior military officer told The Post last year, we "don't have a detention policy or a set of facilities" where captured terrorists can be taken.
Now Leon Panetta has solved that problem for us: We can take captured terrorist to Guantanamo again. There is no good reason for the president not to follow Panetta's advice. Guantanamo is a model detention center, fully compliant with both U.S. and international law. Attorney General Eric Holder visited Gitmo soon after taking office and gave it his gold-star seal of approval. The CIA already has a presence at the base and a state-of-the-art facility for housing high-value detainees such as Khalid Sheik Mohammed. This facility could easily accommodate fresh captures ready for quick exploitation.
The only reason not to bring terrorists to Guantanamo is to maintain the fiction that the administration is closing the facility. But the fact is that we have nowhere else to take captured senior terrorist leaders. The administration's reluctance to use Guantanamo has left our terrorist detention and interrogation policy in a dangerous state of limbo - and is putting America at greater risk of terrorist attack. As former CIA director Mike Hayden recently put it, "When you take lawful intelligence tools off the table, given the nature of this war, that is the equivalent of disarmament."
Does it seem far-fetched that Obama would resume bringing captured terrorists to Guantanamo for interrogations? Perhaps. But recall that when Obama first took office, it also seemed far-fetched that two years later Guantanamo would remain open, the administration would be affirming its right to indefinitely hold captured terrorists, and Obama would be ordering new military commission trials on the island. The president has reversed course on each of these matters. And now his CIA director has testified that if a high-value terrorist came into our possession he would probably be sent to Guantanamo Bay. Perhaps Panetta was speaking out of school. Or perhaps he simply said publicly what administration officials have been discussing privately. Stranger things have happened.
Marc A. Thiessen, a visiting fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, is the author of the book "Courting Disaster" and writes a weekly column for The Post.


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WEST PALM BEACH — Friar Angelus DeMarco did the Lord's work for 46 years. He taught liturgy and music. He played the organ.
Like all Franciscans, Friar Angelus took a vow of poverty when he joined the order in 1938.
But when he died in 1984 in an Arlington, Va., hospice of a brain tumor, the energetic, bespectacled priest was rich. He left an estate worth more than $870,000. How he got it remains a mystery.


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Brilliant in science and application
amiea's permanent make-up colors are developed to achieve the three major objectives of vibrancy, long-term color retention and safety. Safety comes first. Many of the most vibrant colors are unsafe and must therefore be eliminated from our formulations. Vibrancy and long-term color retention is achieved through a high concentration of pigment within the color.


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Ducati Desmosedici RR Red Motorcycle Red 1/12 Diecast Model by Maisto
SKU: F977-31190r
- Wheels roll and steer.
- Made of die cast metal with some plastic parts.
- Approximate Dimensions: L-7, H-4.25, W-1.75 Inches.
- Please note that manufacturer may change packing box at anytime. Product will stay exactly the same.
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Celebrate Missouri with three classic Missouri Icons magnets! Including The state of Missouri, the St. Louis Arch, and a Route 66 Sign! Brighten your life with colorful magnets designed in the USA! Every season, every holiday, every day! Collect them, mix and match them, use them on magnetic photo boards, memo boards, frames, your refrigerator, or metal mailbox!
Measures 2.25"h x 2.25"w.
Includes magnets.
Designed and hand painted in the USA!


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Prof Ashish Rege
He was my mentor and guidance professor for my final year research thesis in Architecture school.
Travelling; Music ;Dance ; Movies; Photography and Art.
·A total of 6 yrs experience in the field of Architecture; Landscape architecture with 5 yrs experience in Corporate and Retail Interiors.
·Currently working with RSP Design Consultants; Bangalore; as a Senior Architect – Interiors; since 2005 till date (5 yrs); on Corporate Interiors for Major IT firms in Indiafor LEED - Platinum Rated Projects.
·Bachelors of Architecture form GOA College of Architecture with 74% Aggregate in the Final Year for Final year Research Thesis Topic 'Relation between Spaces and Shopping'.
To attain a position as a Senior Architect / Senior Project Coordinator /Team Lead in a Multinational Interior Design / Retail Firm.
He was my mentor and guidance professor for my final year research thesis in Architecture school.
Designation: Senior Architect – Interiors
Corporate interiors:
1.CISCO GLOBALISATION EAST CAMPUS @ CESSNA BUSINESS PARK; Bangalore; 1.8 million sq.ft. 2007 – till date
Was involved in the Phase 1 design of the South East Asia Global Briefing Center for Cisco with design and site coordination as a major role. Also workspace planning and designing for the office space for Buildings B03 and B04 – a LEED Platinum rated building .Currently working on Building B05 and B06 for in developing the planning as well as the design concepts aiming LEED Platinum Rating for these future buildings that will be completed by 2011.The scope of work also involves development of tender drawings and coordination with vendors and service consultants along with people management to ensure timely delivery of project timelines .Also timely adaptation and revision of design concepts w.r.t budget constraints ; market fluctuations and client requirements
2.NOKIA R&D CENTER @ VRINDAVAN TECH VILLAGE; Bangalore: 1.5 lakh sq.ft. January 2010 – till Date
Was involved in the planning and design development of the R&D office for NOKIA –A LEED Platinum Rated Project. An Open office concept with emphasis on extensive collaboration – a neo concept in office planning and design; derived upon extensive studies and surveys conducted by workspace planning consultants. Development of Tender Drawings and coordination with external service and design consultants is also a part of the job undertaken.
3.R&D OFFICE FOR SUNGARD AT KHARADI PUNE: 60,000 SQ.FT: October 2009 – till date.
Was involved in the planning and design development of the R&D office for SUNGARD. The design and planning involved an adaptative solution as well as incorporating the elements of the built structure into office interiors and planning. It also involved preparation of tender and construction drawings along with service coordination.
4.PHILLIPS INNOVATION CAMPUS @ MANYATA BUSINESS PARK: BLOCKS 2A & 2B; 3A & 3B; Bangalore; 6 lakh sq.ft. : 2006 – 2007
5.OFFICE FOR TARGET RETAIL @ EMBASSY GOLF LINKS BUSINESS PARK; Bangalore; 1.5 lakh sq.ft. 2006
Development of design concepts; preparation of tender and construction drawings for the project was a major role played. Also doing timely site visits and ensuring the quality as well as compliance to the drawings and materials specified by the architect ;to be incorporated by the contractor and vendors.
6.AUDITORIUM AND CORPORATE FLOOR FOR L&T @ WHITEFIELD ; Bangalore ; 10,000 sq.ft- 2005
Developed the designs for the auditorium and the corporate floor; it involved integration of audio visual requirements with the interior look and feel of the space with a strategic selection of materials.
7.IBM INNOVATION CENTER @ EMBASSY GOLF LINKS BUSINESS PARK ; Bangalore ; 10,000 sq.ft - 2007
8.OFFICE INTERIORS FOR IBM @ EMBASSY GOLF LINKS BUSINESS PARK; Bangalore; 1.5 lakh sq.ft. 2005 - 2006
Hospitality and Retail:
9.CLUBHOUSE FOR MANTRI ALTIUS ON CUBBON ROAD; Bangalore ; 13,000 sq.ft - 2005
Individually handled project right from client brief undertaking to the design concepts as well as development of tender and construction drawings and time site visits till the site hand over.
10.GALAXY MALL FOR EMBASSY GROUP ; Bangalore ; 80,000 sq.ft – 2005
Development of design concepts for mall interiors and coordination with the architects for incorporation of the same.
·Handling large scale projects within limited timelines and budgets.
·Workforce harnessing to present effectiveand timely solutions
Designation: Junior Project Architect; Retail and corporate interiors
Job Profile
·Assistant to the Project Architect; involved in the development of conceptual schemes for retail and corporate interior projects.
·Creating construction drawings and on site supervision of project construction
Corporate interiors:
•Tally solutions @ koramangala – Bangalore ; 80,000sq.ft
•Cafeteria for hexaware solutions @ Bangalore ; 15,000 sq.ft
•Krone communications @ peenya Bangalore ; 30,000 sq.ft
•Proposal for research and design center for D- link @ Bangalore
•Proposal for akzon oble @Whitefield Bangalore
Retail interiors:
•Proposal for titan Timex stores in India
•Proposal for delsey baggage stores in India
•Proposal for hal exhibition pavilion in Bangalore @ jakkur aerodrome @ Bangalore
Project architect
Landscape design and planning
•Residential fit out for sjr group @ Whitefield Bangalore 25 lakh sq.ft
•Salarpuria infozone @ Whitefield Bangalore 6 lakh sq.ft
•International stone sipcot for ace group Bangalore


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Disney was first to utilize this shiny new motion picture studio in 2012 to produce "Oz the Great and Powerful" with actors James Franco, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis. The director was Sam Raimi.
Walbridge constructed the full-service motion picture studio on the site of a former General Motors truck plant in Pontiac. Delivering a major studio on time and to the exacting specifications of movie-makers requires precision. At Michigan Motion Picture Studios (MMPS), the push for precision started with production of 65-foot-tall concrete wall panels in Grand Rapids, Mich., and their timely transportation across the state to Pontiac. The project team had to keep moving panels in and setting them up under a tight schedule that required placement of 12 to 18 panels per day. The panels, by the way, each weigh 85,000 pounds. Since movie studio interiors need to be column-free, heavy steel trusses and joists were required to support the massive walls and ceilings. Getting such sizeable pieces off the ground and set into place required pinpoint orchestration.
Michigan's First Full-Service, Built-for-Production Studio
Walbridge served as construction manager for the $80 million complex, which was built in 10 months. It is comprised of 175,000 square feet of production space and 360,000 square feet of office space. MMPS's two production buildings offer seven column-free sound stages with ceiling heights of 45 feet. Each has a full lighting grid and massive amounts of available electricity. The latest sound-suppression technology and materials were used to muffle even the slightest noise coming from equipment.
The studio's design, created by Harley Ellis Deveraux, called for the use of 65-foot tall, precast concrete wall panels. These mammoth units were trucked in one at a time over 145 miles to the construction site. The Walbridge project team closely monitored production and worked around delivery delays to maintain a rapid installation schedule.
Since columns couldn't be used inside the sound stages, crews utilized three super-deep and long steel trusses (11 feet deep by 110 feet long) and 243 steel joists to support the walls and ceilings. The joists weighed a combined 1,800 tons. Walbridge and its construction partners choreographed delivery from the manufacturer in St. Louis through on-time placement in Pontiac.
To minimize unwanted noise, Walbridge used custom-fabricated floor joist seats with neoprene pads in the spaces where mechanical and electrical equipment are housed. Special vapor barrier/sound-proofing insulation was installed on all exposed walls in the sound stages from floor to roof deck.
With more than 95 miles of electrical wiring running throughout the new soundstages, the studio has access to more electrical power than a nearby 990-bed hospital. And the amount of lumber used to build the massive lighting grids and catwalk systems, if laid end to end, would stretch for 75 miles.
More than 120,000 work hours were logged without a serious injury.


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She's also my favorite Disney cartoon character-- I almost see her as a Lizzy Bennet-type. Also, not to go off on a tangent, but isn't it funny how both Mr. Darcy and the Beast struggle with pride and dislike their future wives at the beginning of the story? Maybe it's just because I'm watching the BBC Pride and Prejudice now(you can expect a review sometime in the relatively near future).
So, it stands to reason that I'd love a whole song devoted to this character, and I do. Just ask my siblings. They have to put up with my singing it 24/7.
My Annotations-
00:23 The intro music-only section ends. I love how this song gives me time to enjoy the music before starting the words, rather like Let it Go!.
00:43 Ah! The music kind of takes off, isn't it awesome?
01:29 Bookkeeper- "But you've read it twice!" xD
02:44 I've heard a theory that Belle is referring to Aladdin here. What do you think?
03:24 *cue one of Disney's best villains*
I may not include all of the Broadway additions to the soundtrack, but I'll write a post on Me, tomorrow. :D


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Complaints galore
On December 6, a reader opened our eyes to unfair practices. What he meant was corruption.
Let us take case by case. Look at the government servants of important departments. They use luxury BMWs and posh Mercedes Benzs wallowed in a standard state salary. Isn't there anyone to question them at sight? Why cannot the Bribery Commission take a run along Colombo Fort and Battaramulla to do the needful as ordinary folk will not dare question them on several grounds?
The ordinary people are released by courts on bail. They will be held to the closing time - pay a santhosam or wait till next day to get released all manoeuvred by officials to get paid. When it comes to import, the importer will be fleeced all round by officials. The officials from top to bottom will share the collection and drive home in a limousine.
Where could we go with all these complaints?
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DZR's new Mechanics just arrived at Hugga HQ and I'm planning a date night, just to wear them. With the right socks, they'll match the Shinola!. The Mechanics are really nice, noticeably well-crafted, and remind me how just a few years ago, urban cyclists were asking for kicks likes these. The Mechanic is an unassuming California deck shoe with authentic classic status. It features natural rubber and a full-length nylon mid-sole/shank designed with strategically mapped stiffness for a combination of power transfer while pedaling and flexibility for walking. Available now for 99.00 from DZR shoes.
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(Sir Muzzamil General Note and Farkhanda)
Scribes of Holy Prophet(s)
Scribes of Holy Prophet(s)
- Scribes of the Holy Prophet(s) were the closest companions. They not only kept the record of the revalationbut also wrote letters and treaties as commanded by Holy prophet(s). They were the four rightly guided caliphs i.e Abubakar,Umar,Uthman and His(s)'s Cousin H.Ali who accompanied Holy prophet(s) from childhood and was a memorizer of Quran. He wrote the Treaty of al-Hudaibiyah
- The best known amongst the scribes was Zaid bin Thabit who was appointed by Holy Prophet(s)as a scribe after migration to madinahand wrote down the major part of the Quran' and later worked for it's compilation.Abdullah bin masood was one of the earliest companions and was the first one to recite the Quran loudly near the Kaaba.The Prophet(s) said"If anyone likes to recite the Quran as fresh as it had descended then he must recite on the reading of Abdullah ibn Masood".They also included Khalid ibn-al waleed, Ubbay ibn al Kaab e.t.c
- None of these scribes made any addition or ommision in the divine revelation except Abdullah Ibn Saad Ibn Abi Sarah who incurred the displeasure of the holy prophet(s) by making changes in the divine revelations. He was nearly executed at the time of Conquest of makka. There was always a Scribe on hand to write down the revelation or to insert new ones as ordered by Prophet(s).Recieved by Prophet under the divine guidance through angel jibrael from 622-632 Ad.This is mentioned in Quran,
- "(written by) the hands of scribes,honourable,pious and just" (80:15-16)
- The scribes of the holy prophet(s) assistted him as He could not Read or write.The prophet(s) dictated the revelations recieved by him from time to time and then asked his companions to read out loud what they had written in order to ensure accuracy.They wrote them down in portions on various material includinganimal skins, shoulder bones of camels , palm leaves, stone tablets and pieces of wood etc. it was a practice of the prophet(s) to recite the quran loudly every ramadan in every year, so that the scribes could check their written material for any mistakes.it is also said that at the time of the death of holy prophey s there wer at least 15 copies of Quran but not in compiled form.


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Kiama, situated 119 km south of Sydney, is regarded for its impressive rocky coastline, sandy beaches and striking harbour. Kiama's known for its beaches and large range of surfing conditions. Many professional competitions are held in Kiama every year. From surf championships and jazz festivals to rugby and wine festivals, Kiama always has something going on.
Just as famous for its beaches as it is for its lush green hinterland, Kiama is situated on New South Wales' South Coast. The holiday hotspot meshes natural attractions and a vibrant 'urban' scene, so you can easily spend a day surfing or swimming, then relax with a cocktail in town. The next day, put on your walking shoes and discover inland trails underneath rainforest canopies. The day after that, stroll through town to see Kiama's heritage buildings before checking out a local art gallery. A destination that combines big city comforts with the charms of natural beauty, Kiama's diverse holiday rentals range from sleek beachfront condos to spacious family homes slightly removed from the action.
The beaches in Kiama are known primarily for their good surf. In fact, there are surf beaches for every skill level, from beginners to pros. The main surf beach, simply referred to as Surf Beach by locals, is patrolled throughout the year (on weekends only) and is a popular spot for families, with picnic areas on the foreshore. If you would like to learn to surf, hit the waves at Seven Mile Beach. Rent equipment and take part in an introductory surf class. If you are a more experienced surfer, you may wish to spend some time at Bombo Beach, which features stronger undercurrents. Perhaps you don't wish to surf and would prefer calmer, sheltered waters. In that case, Easts Beach will suit your needs.
Along the shore and further inland, Kiama's numerous walking trails allow visitors to discover the region's natural beauty on foot. Make a day out of the Kiama Coast walk, which is divided into 3 sections and takes you past Kiama's iconic lighthouse and blowholes, as well as long stretches of pristine beaches. The track runs from Minnamurra to Easts Beach and takes approximately 7 hours to complete from one end to the other. Further inland, the Bonaira Native Gardens offers a network of trails amidst rainforest vegetation, where you'll have the opportunity to spot local flora and fauna. If you're up for a hike, take the 7 km-long Hoddles Track to Mount Noorinan. This trail is a favourite spot for local birdwatchers, so keep an eye out for crimson rosellas and golden whislers, among many other species.
Kiama has been a stage for human activity across the centuries, from Aboriginal times to European settlement, and those interested in local history and heritage can visit a number of sites across town that commemorate Kiama of yesteryear. Start off by visiting the Wobi Wobi monument within the Bonaira Native Gardens commemorating local Aboriginal people. If you're interested in Kiama's quarying days of the late 1800s, go to the Bombo Headlands, where you'll be able to see remaining basalt towers. For a glimpse of nineteenth century life in town, stroll past the Kiama Post Office, the Kiama Public School or the Kiama Roman Catholic Church. If you are interested in the region's maritime history, you can head to the Pilot's Cottage Museum.
Kiama's centre hosts an ever-increasing number of restaurants, cafes and shops. From family-friendly brunch spots to trendy bars, there is an eatery for your group. For some ocean ambiance, dine at one of the restaurants by the water, where you'll likely be able to sample local seafood. Alternately, grab something to take away from one of the more casual eateries and have a picnic in one of Kiama's parks. When it comes to retail therapy, Kiama has everything from big brands to galleries featuring works by the area's artists. For a unique shopping experience entrenched in local heritage, visit the Historic Terrace Houses, dating back to Kiama's mining days, which are now used as boutiques selling arts and crafts, souvenirs and clothing.
Only 120 km from Sydney, Kiama is close enough to New South Wales' capital for a weekend getaway, although many visitors stay much longer. Kiama is easily accessible by car but also by train, if you don't have a vehicle. There is a direct train from Sydney to Kiama, departing frequently throughout the day, 7 days a week, and taking about 2.5 hours.


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Continuous Tumbling Improves Drug Manufacture
A research group at the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Structured Organic Particulate Systems (CSOPS) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has created a continuous tumble mixing system for processing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
API mixing is currently performed in batches using blenders, double cones, and tumblers. The continuous tumble mixer combines the advantages of a low-shear batch tumble mixer with the advantages of a continuous system. The researchers have also created a novel control algorithm to manage the system. The technology developed from this research can increase the production rates and quality of drugs. A provisional patent has been granted for the apparatus designed by CSOPS.
This project was designed to address the shortcomings of batch API production. Batch systems are used for processing delicate products like APIs because the shear induced by continuous flow systems can alter the chemical and mechanical properties of the product. However, using continuous systems provides advantages in production time, quality, and process control, especially when scaled up for mass manufacturing. The continuous tumbler eliminates the shearing problem and allows for any inconsistencies and errors to be addressed in line. In batch processing, all of the product could be lost. Continuous tumbling provides the advantages of continuous flow along with the advantages of batch tumbling.


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I'm going to the Gala Night Opening of Manilart 12 tonight!
MANILART is the largest visual arts fair in the Philippines today. Now
on its fourth year, it will exhibit over forty of the top visual art
galleries nationwide representing over 500 artists. We seek to be a
destination art event in Asia. Our aim is to promote Filipino visual
arts and artists to the international market right here on our home
front via a one-stop five day showcase of the best that the Philippine visual art scene has to offer.
Manilart 12 will run thru Oct 3 -6, 2012 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines
Ticket Prices:
Student/Senior : P 150
General Admission: P 200
Art Sessions : P 500
Gala Night : P 2,500
International Night P 1,000


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Dear EMSAi,
HelMSIC strikes back with an international training event that you should really not miss!
HelMSIC International Training – HIT 2018
HIT – HelMSIC International Training is a peer education training workshop addressed to medical students from around the globe.
This year HIT includes the following workshops:
TNT (Training New Trainers)
TMET (Training Medical Education Trainers)
PRET (Professiοnal and Research Exchanges Training)
Each of these workshops aims to educate medical students on soft skills, medical education and exchanges – related topics, through peer education methods.
The workshops last 3 days each and take place simultaneously. All of them will beheld in English.
Dates | 12-15 April 2018
Venue | Thessaloniki, Stay Hybrid Youth Hostel (http://www.thestay.gr/)
Early Registration: 60€ for registrations from 18/01 to 17/02
Late Registration: 80€ for registrations from 18/02 to 15/03
*early registration is open until 17/02, 23:59 GMT (+2) and late registration from 18/02 to 15/03, 23:59 GMT (+2).
*fees include full boarding (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for every day of the training event and accomodation for all three days (check-in 12/04 and check-out 15/04 – 3 overnight stays)
HIT is a unique opportunity to improve your skills and acquire knowledge, while you interact and cooperate with medical students from all over the world. Don't hesitate to take the chance and be a part of it!
You can find more information about HIT and the workshops in our website and our facebook event. For any further questions you can also contact us through firstname.lastname@example.com
So, what are you waiting for? HIT it one more time!


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Thousands mourn Vietnam's General Giap in Hanoi
Thousands of people have lined up in front of the Hanoi home of the late General Vo Nguyen Giap to pay their last respects.
Gen Giap, who masterminded victories against France and the US, died on 4 October, aged 102.
The Vietnamese government has announced plans to hold a national funeral for him next weekend, and Vietnamese media report he will be buried in his home province of Quang Binh on Sunday.
Watch scenes at his home as mourners weep, carry flowers and play the violin in tribute to Gen Giap, who was North Vietnam's defence minister at the time of the Tet Offensive against American forces in 1968.
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quote: Originally posted by armywifeYou guys are awesome! Thanks for all the suggestions on hand creams to try. On the utter cream--which formulation do you recommend?
quote: Originally posted by armywifeI wondered where the phrase "frog attack" came from--sounds like an original. Glad I'm not the only one who does this. I would probably fudge the one-stitch-over thing, too. I count and recount so many times that, not only am I probably going half blind, but usually get on the right spot at a very slow rate of speed compared to others. (The OCD kicking in.)
I explained to my daughter that when I am done redoing the "frog" on the stocking, and I ask her how it looks, she had better not say anything remotely sounding like: "I really can't tell the difference." I told her to make a big fuss over how much better it looks. I think she will after seeing my frustration with it. BYW, this stitch/thread remover thing is a great help! Well worth the $2.99 or whatever I paid for it. Helping keep me sane during the process.
Sunrise, Yosemite ValleyAlbert Bierstadt


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Your True Colors
"You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors."
(James 1:3, The Message)
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
(James 1:2-4, KJV)
During a pregame talk with the Colorado Buffaloes some years ago I asked the question, "What do you get when you squeeze a lemon?" Of course the standard answer fired back from coaches and players alike, "Lemon juice!"
But what nobody knew that morning was that I had filled the lemon with ketchup. When I squeezed it tight and the red liquid oozed over my hand, they were all taken back.
"You're wrong," I then said. "The actual answer is that you get whatever is inside it."
At that point I had them right where I wanted them, and then asked, "So, what's inside you? What are we going to see when pressure puts the squeeze on you?" The answer is the same to the lemon question; we will see whatever is in you.
The great C. S. Lewis said, "A sudden provocation does not make me an ill-tempered man. It shows what an ill-tempered man I am." James tells us in his letter that "under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors." Maybe this is why the Lord provides so many wonderful opportunities for us to be squeezed.
The origin of the phrase "true colors" comes from naval parlance back in the days when pirates sailed the high seas. Vessels would always fly on their topmast the flag of their country of origin. But pirates were notorious for hoisting the flags of different nations so as to gain an advantage against unsuspecting vessels. However, under no circumstance would any honorable Captain ever fly false colors. Thus, the phrase "true colors" indicates authenticity in both motive and manner.
The Lord wants to make us truly authentic men and women, but to get us there He has to squeeze out the other stuff – and He will do so with unrelenting pressure until there is nothing left to ooze.
So, you been feeling squeezed lately? James Ryle
Trust God for your day, ….Today


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Sync Thunderbird contacts to PortKnox ownCloud
- PortKnox ownAdmin account - ownCloud (Version 5.0.5 confirmed to work)
- SOGo Connector (compatible with your used Thunderbird version - old version are here (v24 does work))
Step by Step Guide
To install the SOGo Connector, click in Thunderbird on Extras > Add-ons:
On the Add-ons site, click on the gearwheel in the right above corner and then on "Add-on from File":
Now choose the downloaded XPI-File of the SOGo Connector and click on "install". After installation, restart Thunderbird to activate the Connector.
Add Remote-Adressbook
Now you can link your Thunderbird addressbook to ownCloud. Open up the adressbook in Thunderbird and click on "File > New > Remote-Adressbook":
On the next window insert your Carddav URL:
The CardDAV URL can be found in the contact app in your ownCloud webinterface:
To initiate the first sync, click right on the new created addressbook and choose "Synchronize".
Show contact pictures in Thunderbird (optional)
If you use contact pictures in ownCloud you can display them with the Add-on Display Contact Addon:
Installation is the same as the SOGO Connector.
Better contact search and Tabs-View (optional)
Another nice Add-on for Thunderbird is Contacts-Tabs. It integrates contacts search to the main view and opens up the contacts in tabs.
Do you have a problem or Feel free to use the support form, we will try to improve our guides.


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It is with a heavy heart that Jazz 88.3 has learned of Daniel Jackson's passing this morning. He was a first rate composer, saxophonist, pianist, educator and mentor. Daniel's passion for the music and the energy it creates was unmatched. Born in La Jolla and graduated from San Diego High School, he was the epitome of San Diego Jazz. A staple. His collaborations and relationships with legends like Lenny McBrowne, Art Farmer, The Adderley brothers, Jimmy Smith, to San Diego's own- Marshall Hawkins, Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos is a testament to his gift of expression. He will be cherished always.
Read full article at: Daniel Jackson 1937-2014 - Resources and Remembrances