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Why a Booktrail? 2000s: What could be better than a Christmas stroll in the city of lights? 2000s: What could be better than a Christmas stroll in the city of lights?? Paris at Christmas really is as wonderful as described in the novel. The markets, the cruise on the Seine, the love locks on the bridges and those cobbled streets as the characters wander from one place to another. The setting is strong for this is a holiday that could only be celebrated in Paris – the home of twinkling lights at the best of times, now it ‘s positively sparkling! The Eiffel Tower is more lit up than usual and it sprinkles its glowing light all over the city warming it up as it does so. You can also feel the glow as you spend time here, and ooh you can more than taste the Camembert which floats through the air, not to mention all the other Christmassy tasty delights. In a Paris which has been the subject of attacks and more in the past year (which the note gives a nod to) this is a lovely way to give it a festive hug. Author/Guide: Mandy Baggot Destination: Paris Departure Time: 2000sBack to Results
UKIP’s support for a disgraced conspiracy theorist shows just how dangerous ‘free speech’ can be Don’t be complacent about UKIP. Its current leader Gerard Batten is a very dangerous man. In fact, since he took over the party in February 2018, UKIP has moved so far right that even Nigel Farage is accusing Batten of extremism. Batten’s violently Islamophobic remarks and support for far-right activist Steve Yaxley-Lennon (aka ‘Tommy Robinson’) have put him in league with reactionary populists like the Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders. And copying his extremist counterparts around the world, the new UKIP leader has a favourite weapon of choice: freedom of speech. He’s recently been using it to defend one of America’s most famous conspiracy theorists, Alex Jones. Anyone who’s seen the InfoWars host in action might think Batten is making a quack mistake. But his support for Jones shows the growing dangers of a resurgent [paywall] UKIP. And we should all be worried. Continue reading below... Defending the indefensible In early August 2018, several big US tech companies de-platformed Jones’s massively popular conspiracy theory website InfoWars. Spotify and iTunes removed hundreds of Jones’s podcasts from their platforms, stating that the company had broken their codes of conduct regarding hate speech. Facebook removed the InfoWars page. Youtube “terminated” its account. Batten was quick to come to his defence: Whatever you think of Alex Jones’ Info Wars, YouTube closing it down is part of a programme to shut down alternative media. Yesterday on the BBC it was said, ‘he hasn’t broken the law he has broken their (YouTube’s) laws’. Only the criminal law or the laws of libel should apply. — Gerard Batten MEP (@GerardBattenMEP) August 7, 2018 But his argument falls to pieces under scrutiny. Guidelines First of all, YouTube is a private company and it can delete any account it wants if the user doesn’t follow its Community Guidelines. Jones received several warnings from the video platform for promoting racist tropes and fake news before the ban came into place. He is also currently being sued for defamation. The parents of Noah Pozner, a six-year-old killed in the Sandy Hook massacre, are heading the case against InfoWars. They brought legal action after Jones said the shooting, which left 26 people dead, was a left-wing “false flag attack” and that the parents were “crisis actors”, although he has since said he believes “Sandy Hook happened”. Twitter’s “political terrorism” But Jones’s comments haven’t fazed Batten. He even retweeted a highly questionable petition accusing Twitter of “political terrorism”. Set up on August 1, the document demands that US Congress “stop Twitter censorship and violation of First Amendment rights”. This is despite the fact that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said that it will not block the Infowars Twitter account because, as yet, it hasn’t broken its code of conduct. But the case does raise wider concerns about free speech. Genuine concern Batten isn’t alone in defending Jones. There are critics – including those on the left – who are also guarding InfoWars’ right to publish whatever it likes. Blogger Caitlin Johnstone is one of many to argue that the crackdown on Jones sets a dangerous precedent for Silicon Valley mega-startups to mute dissenting opinions. While such concerns are valid, we have to draw a line between freedom of expression and hate speech. In the United States, the 1st Amendment does little to curb the incitement of racial hatred. In the UK and the EU, there is legislation against hate speech, and so there should be. It’s a disgrace that more news outlets aren’t properly penalised for printing racist lies more often. Wherever you stand on tech giants muting dissenting voices, social media platforms should be working to stop the spread of racism and conspiracy theories. But oddly enough, the UKIP leader doesn’t agree with this. And it’s because it’s in his direct interest to defend people like Alex Jones. Shared conspiracies It’s no secret that Batten and Jones have similarly disgusting opinions, especially on Islam. And if social media platforms can ban Jones for hate speech, they can also ban Batten. The fact that both men enjoy pedalling debunked conspiracy theories is just the icing on the cake. Here’s the UKIP leader in 2013 saying that the creation of the EU was probably a Nazi plot. And guess who’s interviewing him… It’s already worrying that the representative of a British party that’s only 4% behind the Lib Dems in the polls is spreading Nazi conspiracy theories. But the reason for UKIP’s recent success is even more chilling. Defending your own Since the beginning of Summer 2018, Batten has been posting InfoWars articles on a regular basis, and it’s easy to find out why. One of his new media advisors, Paul Joseph Watson, is the UK editor-at-large for Jones’s media outlet. Into the fold Watson, who started writing for InfoWars in 2002, joined UKIP in June alongside other hard-right YouTube personalities Sargon of Akkad, Count Dankula and former Breitbart darling Milo Yiannopoulos. They all claim to be die-hard defenders of free speech. Following the arrival of the high-profile, self-styled ‘classic liberals’ (almost everyone else calls them ‘alt-right’ or ‘far right’), UKIP’s membership increased by at least 15%. Batten achieved this mainly by capitalising on the Tories’ failed Chequer’s Brexit deal, ramping up attacks on Islam, and using his new recruits’ social media skills to get the message out. Also, by bringing InfoWars and Breitbart personnel into the fold, UKIP has struck up an informal alliance with far-right groups in the US. Ally of Yiannopoulos and former editor of Breitbart Steve Bannon championed UKIP’s favourite martyr Yaxley-Lennon during a softball interview with Farage on LBC. Bannon’s colleagues in the US are, coincidentally, providing Yaxley-Lennon with financial support. And now UKIP has pledged to work directly with Bannon’s new project, ‘the Movement‘, to send Europe ever farther right. And so by working with the dark figures of the US ‘alt-right’ and appealing to Yaxley-Lennon’s supporters, UKIP has provided a sophisticated political platform for far-right thugs to rally around. Constant vigilance Batten and his supporters don’t really care about free speech. In fact, the UKIP leader commissioned a report that calls for all Muslims in the UK to sign a document disowning sections of the Koran. As is often the case with the far right, some people’s speech is freer than others. But his defence of Jones sheds light on how UKIP are weaponising freedom of expression to build a dangerous political movement, a National Front for the 21st century. As Boris Johnson is busy legitimising racism in the mainstream, we need to also be aware of what is happening on the fringes of British politics in the name of free speech. UKIP is no longer a joke. They’re a dangerous movement. The fact that Alex Jones lost this particular ‘info-war’ is something to celebrate. But in these times, there can be no space for complacency. Get Involved! – Join us, so we can keep bringing you the news that matters. Featured images via Euro Realist Newsletter/WikimediaCommons and Tyler Melber/WikimediaCommons
Companies can spend millions of dollars on ad and marketing campaigns, only to see them fail miserably. IBM, however, is not only spending significant dollars toward promoting their services that help the little guy get ahead (with their ebusiness ads), but it's also got the formidable JP Frenza behind its web integrator program. JP is taking charge and changing almost every aspect of the way IBM does business with local merchants, so much so that he thinks it will be almost unrecognizable. It is a kinder, gentler IBM, for sure. He won't do an event in another town unless there's a representative of the local community involved. And for one of their holiday soirees, they partnered up with AlleyCat News for a wine tasting at the Chelsea Wine Vault on Thursday, December 15th. Choosing only wines from small vineyards, to once again get across that IBM is helping small businesses, guests could sample a white wine from Long Island or one of two reds from the States. Two wines from Spain, France and Italy rounded out the offerings and kept guests buzzing. Justin Model (PredictIt.com) was chatting with Alan Rosenberg (Deputy Director, Management Information Systems for the Mayor's office) and Anna Wheatley (Editor-in-Chief, AlleyCat News). Guess what? Alan gave me a scoop and confided to me that the Mayor's office computer system is in a sorry state, but that he's a confirmed Palm Pilot VII owner and user. Gregory Belmont (Grand Central Holdings) told me about one of his new partnerships with uslaw.com and about how he is spending some time chatting with Count Vincent Grimaldi, who recommended the California Cabernet and helps entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground. Stefani Feist, as in feisty, was chatting it up with Margaret Flood of AlleyCat News. On my way out I met Paul Forster of Jobsinthemoney.com (based in Austin, TX and NYC). If IBM keeps up this sort of approach, they'll go from being "Big Blue" or "Big Brother" to "Blues brother."
What if I told you that as Chris Christie walked offstage at a political event, a bystander made kissing noises at him, and when Christie inquired why in the hell the bystander was doing that, he responded, “That’s just me kissing your f---ing career goodbye.” You’d have no reason to not believe me, considering the avalanche of bad news and subsequently worse press the New Jersey governor has recently endured. May began for Christie with the indictments of top-ranking members of his staff who had shut down traffic on the busiest bridge in the world in a half-baked plot to exact revenge on a small-town Democrat who had made the mistake of failing to endorse the big-time Republican. A few days later, despite the fact that Christie himself was not indicted, his popularity sank to an all-time low: Just 35 percent of New Jersey’s registered voters approve of his job performance, according to a Monmouth University poll, while 56 percent disapprove. (In 2012, Christie’s approval was at 67 percent, and his disapproval was at 21 percent.) A few days after that, public worker unions visited the state supreme court to argue that Christie’s 2014 decision to cut pension funding in order to close a revenue gap was unconstitutional, meaning his central achievement as governor—pension reform—could unravel before his sunken eyes. And all this is happening as the governor tries to build momentum for a presidential campaign. His coping mechanism seems to be to pretend that none of this is causing much self-doubt, or even self-reflection. Christie is planning, over the course of the next few weeks, according to two sources close to the proto-campaign, to deliver a series of policy speeches on various topics: the economy (which he’ll deliver Tuesday in New Hampshire), followed by foreign policy, education, and energy. It’s part of his effort to remind the media and voters that there is a belief system buried beneath the bluster. Still, there’s no telling whether his attempt to change the conversation will work. Given the state of things, “That’s just me kissing your f---ing career goodbye” does seem like the sort of thing Christie might hear. But what if I told you he didn’t hear it this week, or even this month, or even this year, but nearly two decades ago, in 1997? Pronouncements of Christie’s imminent political death are as old as his political career itself. And not without reason, I should say. In 1993, Christie kicked things off by running for the state senate and failing even to get his name on the ballot due to invalid signatures. In 1994, he ran for the Board of Chosen Freeholders and released a negative ad against his opponents that ultimately got him sued for libel. In 1995, after just two months on the Freeholder Board, he ran for the state assembly and came in last place. In 1996, he lost his libel suit, then lost his appeal, and then had to put his tail between his legs and issue a public apology in the pages of The Daily Record, acknowledging he made it seem like a non-criminal was a criminal. In 1997, having earned the distinction as the most hated Republican in Morris County, New Jersey, he ran for reelection to the Freeholder Board, and he lost. And then came the kissing noise, and the “f---ing career goodbye.” Christie spent the next few years fundraising for George W. Bush, for which he was repaid with an appointment as United States attorney in 2001. “It gave him an opportunity to rehabilitate himself,” said Rick Shaftan, a Republican consultant and pollster who worked in Morris County during Christie’s flameout. In the U.S. attorney’s office, Christie transformed his image. Gone was the overly ambitious young politician, and in his place was a corruption-busting public servant. He nailed more than 100 public officials. “When he started indicting people, people started being scared s---less of him,” Shaftan said. The rehabilitation period worked, and Christie used his new reputation to vault into the governor’s mansion in 2009. So history suggests that Christie is a political cockroach, or a zombie, or a tomb-escaping, well-fed Jesus. But can he come back from the dead again? “He had some rough numbers early in his gubernatorial tenure. His numbers had dropped to the low 40s, and people were thinking he was going to be a one-term governor, and really, the way we did it was not dissimilar to the way he is [doing] it now: He went on the road.” Mike DuHaime, Christie’s top political adviser, is explaining the “tactic” Christie is using to regain contender status. “Tactic,” DuHaime tells me, is a more accurate way to describe the governor’s plan to host town halls and meet with voters one-on-one than “strategy.” Tactic, he says, is “a little different” from strategy, and that distinction is important to DuHaime. Whatever it is, it had better be good. It’s “two-pronged,” DuHaime explains. “You’ve got a combination of things: willingness to speak boldly about policy issues,” firstly, “and do that in a format where he’s taking [questions from voters].” Christie’s upcoming series of policy speeches is intended to help define a message, but it’s unclear if the governor’s ideas will be interesting enough, or distinct enough, to win him much support in a crowded primary. “There’s only one issue among primary voters,” Shaftan told me. “Who is gonna undo what Obama did?” Christie’s problem, Shaftan said, is that “if you want a moderate, you’ve got Jeb Bush. If you want someone standing up to unions, you’ve got Scott Walker. If you want someone who appeals to Latinos, you’ve got Rubio. If you want someone who’s against Obama, you’ve got Cruz. Where’s [Christie’s] niche?” But it’s not just about tactics, it’s also about patience. “I think some people have to make some big mistakes,” a Christie confidant told me. “I think some other people have to be shown more fallible. That’s still yet to happen, [but] the intense laser focus hasn’t been on Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, or Rand Paul.” Christie’s now years-long national vetting has harmed him, but it has a benefit: Most of his skeletons are already out of the closet, whereas the digging has yet to begin for many of his competitors. “It’s been a very tough media cycle for 16 months. That’ll come for everybody,” another Christie insider said. The source laughed: “Rubio’s got a tough story on the front page of The New York Times today—we’ve had 100 of those.” The inevitable rise and fall cycle for each primary contender is something of a source of comfort, the source explained. “One of the things I’ve looked at, if you look at the negative polls from 2012, 2010, 2008, and back to 2000, you see in early states roughly half the voters not deciding until, like, the last second,” the source said. By way of example, the source elaborated: “Michele Bachmann won the straw poll and then came in sixth place in the caucus! We’re just very cognizant of the long road that this is.”
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Property developer Crescendo Corp Bhd's second quarter net profit fell 36.7% to RM10.99 million, from RM17.37 million a year ago, due to higher sales of affordable housing, which has a lower profit margin. Earnings per share for the quarter ended July 31, 2018 fell to 3.93 sen from 6.22 sen previously, the group said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia. Quarterly revenue rose 9.17% to RM94.91 million versus RM86.94 million a year ago, following higher sales of mid-market landed residential properties. The group has declared an interim dividend of three sen per share, payable on Nov 22. The ex-date is Oct 29. Crescendo said total net profit for the first two quarters dropped 32.7% to RM14.23 million or 5.09 sen per share, from RM21.14 million or 7.57 sen per share in the previous corresponding period. Revenue grew 10.8% to RM149.37 million from RM134.79 million. During the six months, the group had launched 17 units of terrace factories in Taman Perindustrian Cemerlang in Johor, 24 units of shop offices, as well as 102 units of mid-market landed residential properties and 204 units of affordable housing at nearby Bandar Cemerlang. Going forward, the group is planning to launch 23 units of detached, semi-detached and cluster factories at Taman Perindustrian Cemerlang as well as 222 units of affordable housing at Tanjung Senibong. Crescendo said although the property development segment is expected to be challenging in the current financial year, demand for landed properties in strategic growth areas with good accessibility and connectivity could remain resilient. "The group will continue to leverage on its strategic land bank to develop properties that meet current market needs. "With the unbilled sales of RM213.5 million as at Sept 21 for the property development operation, the board expects the performance of the group to remain satisfactory for the financial year ending Jan 31, 2019," it said. Crescendo shares closed unchanged at RM1.33, for a market capitalisation of RM371.63 million.
Pesticides can have a profound impact on children even before they’re born. A first-of-its-kind study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress late last week found that babies exposed to higher levels of organochlorine compounds in the womb go on to have worse lung function in childhood. Previous research indicated links between exposure to chemicals such as the pesticide DDT, electrical insulators and other industrial products in the womb and parents reporting respiratory diseases such as wheezing, asthma and chest infections. This new study from the European Lung Association is the first to show a link with lung strength and capacity in relations to the exposure of these low-level chemicals. “Babies and children are the most susceptible population since their organs are still under development, and damage to the lungs at birth can have a huge impact in later life,” said Professor Mina Gaga, who is President of the European Respiratory Society and Medical Director and Head of the Respiratory Department of Athens Chest Hospital, Greece. “A clear link has been demonstrated between low lung function in early adulthood and respiratory, cardiovascular and metabolic issues in later life, and ultimately premature death.” While many of these chemicals have been banned in most parts of the world, they degrade very slowly and are still present in the environment and foods. “We already have evidence that exposure to environmental chemicals including organochlorine compounds can have an impact on children’s health,” said Dr Maribel Casas, assistant research professor at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, a centre supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, Spain. “Even though this group of chemicals were banned in the 1970s, low but detectable levels are still present in pregnant women and in children. That means current populations and future generations are still exposed to these compounds.” The organochlorine compounds are believed to interfere with the hormone system and have been connected to cardiovascular disorders, cancers and low birth weight babies. The babies in the womb are exposed to these via the placenta and breastfeeding. “We know that this group of chemicals can interfere with the body’s hormone system and we also know that hormone receptors play an important role in foetal development of the lungs, so this could be the mechanism for a link,” Dr. Casas said. The study followed 1,308 babies born in Spain between 2004 and 2008. Umbilical cord blood was used to measure the amount of seven different organochlorine compounds in the pregnant mother’s blood. At 4 and 7-years-of-age the children were asked to take part in tests that measured their lung function. Trained nurses and paediatic pulmonologists measured the children’s lung volume and checked for any obstruction of the airways. Researchers found that levels of DDE (a chemical formed when DDT is broken down), was linked with inferior lung function in children at both ages. In particular, exposure to maternal concentrations of DDE between 0.23 and 0.50 nanograms per millilitre was connected with a 50-millilitre reduction in how much air children could blow out in one second. The average (median) level of DDE found in children involved in the study was 0.28 nanograms per milliliter. Even though the effect on the children’s lungs is small, the researchers stated that this study is important and relevant in determining the overall health of all children through controlling harmful substances. “…These smaller changes are highly relevant at population level and can be important in children with respiratory conditions,” Dr. Casas said. The researchers say pregnant women should avoid eating food that possibly contains organochlorine compounds, including fattier meats and oily fish. Eating food that’s certified organic can be another way to avoid this since organic foods have to meet stringent requirements to be certified, which includes land and soil requirements for growing crops. As a next step, researchers will look to study older children and teens to see if the lung problems continue to persist. In the United States, a similar study that looked at implications of agricultural pesticide use on farmers and their children, which has been running for almost two decades, has been threatened by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more about that here. For more news and research, click here. I’m not really surprised to hear this because everything moms ingest goes straight to baby. We have to be so careful about what we put into our bodies. I remember when my dad was a farmer – many years ago. There were certain pesticides that the government deemed safe. Since those days, they have been banned! All dangerous pesticides need to be banned. I can see how this is true. I tried to stay healthy when I was pregnant because I wanted the baby to be healthy. Luckily they don’t have lung problems. Both could scream down the house as infants. Known this information for years. Especially if you grow up on a farm or in farm country. I am 100% NOT surprised by this. Our bodies are affected by everything in our environment, and our babies are impacted by everything that impacts us. This makes total, horrifying sense to me. That makes sense, I’ve been careful during my pregnancy to eat healthy since I know everything goes straight to the baby. It’s still scary though. Thank you for sharing this information. I hope more will be done in the future in regard to regulatory guidelines. I am lucky my kids have been healthy up until now. Having a baby will always be a time to be very careful especially with your diet. This does not surprise me at all. I am glad there is more reserach coming out about this This is terrifying especially for the people like me – who is just planning to have a baby. The sad part that it’s really hard to track the pesticides all the time in the USA. Not everything that says “Organic” is really organic. I know quite a bit about this thanks to my work within the green community. It’s sad that companies don’t care what these toxins are doing to us. It can be so scary to realize how many things you can come in contact with when pregnant can not be safe for your baby. I remember worrying about everything I ate or touched. It’s important to know about the danger of pesticides. I’m definitely not surprised to hear this. It’s so scary how so many things have such a horrible impact on our bodies and especially important to avoid these chemicals during pregnancy. Yikes! Babies are so vulnerable – that’s so sad! I had no idea about ANY of this stuff because I don’t have kids, but it was sure eye opening! I’m not really surprised by this, but it’s important to consider. You want to keep your baby as safe as possible. Especially when they’re just developing. This is terrible but I believe it! There is just so many things that can harm us in this world when it comes to chemicals! I’m glad you shared this because this is very important. This doesn’t really surprise me though. Pretty much anything we have is going right to the baby. I definitely can believe this. Hopefully with more research something will be done so less and less pesticides will be used. We have got to get a handle on this. This scares me. I feel like pesticides are used SO widely and frequently, it’s almost impossible to get away from an area that has been treated! This is really eye opening and also scary! Pesticides are used so much by different companies. It is hard to know what foods to purchase at the stores these days! Thank you for sharing this information. I hope expectant parents will find this post and read it from beginning to end! This is such a great info. I hope mommies will be very careful about everything they do when they are pregnant. During my younger years, we lived in a farm and everytime my father would apply pesticides in the rice field, he would advise us to go somewhere even when the said pesticides are deemed safe, he was still cautious. Even the safest ones can have an impact to anyone including the unborn. Ohh, I am so glad I stumble over this site. Glad to learn about this information and indeed should be shared. We should be aware of this kinds of information to avoid it immediately. Such good info! Such a scary world we live in. It is just so crazy that so many things in the air can affect us or our babies this way. I am so glad to hear this news that I can share with my pregnant mommy friends. I’m expecting right now and have tried to eat as much organic food as possible. It’s crazy how many things our little ones can be exposed to with a “traditional” diet! Being pregnant means extra cautious I always heard about chemicals like pesticides are harmful. Even those mosquito repellent that people use. It’s crazy when you think of all the esticides used and we actually eat when pregnant. Great information That’s so scary… so what can we do to limit the effect of this? Avoid vegetables altogether during pregnancy, or buy only non pesticide-sprayed vegetables? Is there such a thing? Thanks for the valuable info! This is very informative and eye opener. Pregnant women should always be extra careful. Thanks for sharing! This is so scary! Thank you so much for sharing. I don’t have babies yet, but plan to in the next few years. I am so glad I found this post. Pesticides is harmful. It’s important for pregnant moms to be aware of food that goes into the body. It’s scary to think the damage it gives. Thanks for the info! I am so glad i do not have to be pregnant anymore. this is some scary information. So scary. Wish I had eaten all organic foods when I was pregnant. My kids didn’t have major lung issues thankfully. We can’t be too careful when pregnant. Great info to get out to pregnant moms. Well, it’s a little late for me to find out about this now, but it’s definitely frightening. So many scary things can affect your baby these days. This is really important, especially for couples planning to have a child. This research changes a lot of things, that’s for sure. We have to be more careful with the chemicals around us. This is an article that is truly worth sharing! I am not surprised with the effects pesticides can have on an unborn child. We unknowingly ingest food laden with chemical which could harm the child in our womb. Thankfully, my kids grew up healthy. I will share this post with my friends and family who are still in the reproductive age. The effect of global industrialization is chemical by-products. We must really be careful of what we use, eat and discard to keep the environment safe for everyone. Sharing this post so that others may be aware and be more health conscious. It is great that you shared this with us. First time I read about how non-stick vessels were harmful for women and new borns I was appalled now I understand it is best if we stay educated.
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At Least 10 Things to Do This Weekend time to get planning another weekend, another round of ‘what should we do?’ Except this week it’s heading full-ball into Christmas season, so we’ve thrown as many free ideas into the mix as possible! To help with the decision fatigue, we’ve rounded up some ideas for this weekend. There’s something here for everyone, whether you want Christmas carols, beer or an outdoor movie. WIN: a self-care giveaway of organic cold-pressed juices, a massage and a sauna session (why wouldn’t you?!). The giveaway will be drawn this weekend. You gotta be in it to win it! SUPPORT: local artist Red Lady Designs at their first solo exhibition opening, or Lucy Korts at her EP launch. EAT: burgers while listening to live music while playing bowls at The Highfields Hub. SHOP: at the High Vibe Markets with crystals, tarot cards and kombucha, or at the Mojo Santas Sip & Shop for custom yoga mats and handmade jewellery. Or pick up some local produce and wares from the monthly Queens Park Markets. PLAY: your little heart out at Battlestation’s game night. SING: your little heart out at Wilsonton Hotel’s Grease-themed karaoke sesh. SEE: the magic of the Christmas Wonderland, with a community BBQ and live local music. DRINK: Champagne as you potter around Mallow & Thyme’s jewellery showcase. WATCH: Rise of the Guardians in the open-air at Walton Stores. Bring a picnic blanket. FINISH: your Christmas shopping with our local gift guides from Vanessa (Profile Hair Designs), Aaron (Harold’s) and Grace (First Coat Studios).
Dear Nancy, I've come to realize that my mother will be paying more in taxes this year as she is renting out her house. She moved into a retirement home, and, with it being vacant, I rented the house out. The rent money we get is helping pay for her retirement home, but I did not take into account paying tax on the additional income. What I've been told is most people who rent a house have a mortgage against the house so that they can claim a deduction for the interest. What are your thoughts if we took money against her line of credit and set it up to pay interest only then invest that money? Story continues below advertisement Larry=== Dear Larry, Yes, most investment properties have a mortgage on them so the interest can be deducted. Any debt interest charged on money used for investment purposes can also be deducted as an expense. So, in short, yes, if you borrow from the line of credit (LOC) and invest the funds the interest can be deducted. Just be sure that the investment return is greater than the interest percentage being charged to the LOC. Otherwise, it just doesn't make sense to invest to effectively lose money. As your mother's home is a rental property, there are other expenses that you may use to offset the rental income to reduce her tax bill, such as property tax, hydro, utilities, cable, internet, lawn maintenance, snow removal and appliance service. This wouldn't be the case if the renter is paying some or all of these costs themselves. Having the interest deduction to offset the extra tax caused by the rental income is not a strong enough reason in my opinion to do it. They are actually two independent tax strategies but may fit into an overall strategy. === Story continues below advertisement Nancy Woods is an associate portfolio manager and investment adviser with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Visit her website or send an email request to [email protected]. You can also send your questions to [email protected].
Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi attends the opening session of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines, November 13, 2017. Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters A Myanmar court has jailed two Reuters journalists who investigated the slaughter of Muslim Rohingya in what the reporters’ supporters called a dark omen for the country’s democratic development. Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were sentenced to seven years in prison after a judge found them guilty of securing confidential documents and transgressing Myanmar’s Official Secrets Act. Their incarceration will include hard labour, said a Reuters lawyer who pledged to fight the ruling. “We know what we did. We know we did nothing wrong. I have no fear. I believe in justice, democracy and freedom,” Mr. Wa Lone said after the verdict was delivered Monday. He stood in handcuffs, both hands making a thumbs-up gesture, before he was taken away in a police pickup truck. Story continues below advertisement The Myanmar government has defended the case against the reporters as a fair administration of justice. But critics have called their trial a black mark on Myanmar’s nascent democracy under its de facto civilian leader, Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. On Monday, the lengthy prison sentence drew condemnation from foreign governments, human-rights advocates and the Reuters News Agency. In a statement issued Monday, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada is “profoundly disappointed” by the decision. “Today’s ruling does not reflect the facts of the case,” said Ms. Freeland, who worked for Reuters before her career in politics. “The verdict seriously jeopardizes the prospects for freedom of expression and democracy, and the fair and transparent application of law in Myanmar, both now and in the future.” Stephen J. Adler, president and editor-in-chief of Reuters, said the move was a major step backward in the country’s transition to democracy that “cannot be squared with the rule of law or freedom of speech, and must be corrected by the Myanmar government as a matter of urgency.” “There was at least some modest hope that the Reuters verdict would help to show that prudence and rationality can still prevail within the Myanmar political context,” said Nicholas Farrelly, who studies Myanmar at Australian National University, where he is associate dean in College of Asia and the Pacific. But, he said, “some of those who have been most aggressive in stomping on Myanmar’s democracy are its so-called democrats” – including Ms. Suu Kyi. The ruling came days after a United Nations fact-finding mission recommended that some of the country’s top military leaders be prosecuted for “genocidal intent,” and almost exactly a year after the event that the two journalists had worked to expose: the slaughter and mass burial on Sept. 2, 2017, of 10 Muslim Rohingya men by Buddhist villagers and Myanmar soldiers. The Reuters investigation uncovered the identities of each of the dead men and included an interview with Soe Chay, a retired soldier who had helped dig their grave. “When they were being buried, some were still making noises. Others were already dead,” he told Reuters. Story continues below advertisement Reuters reporter Wa Lone's wife Pan Ei Mon (second right) tries to catch his hand as he arrives at court in Yangon, Myanmar, December 27, 2017. Stringer ./Reuters By the time that report was published in February, Mr. Wa Lone and Mr. Kyaw Soe had already been arrested, after accepting confidential documents in a Yangon hotel from police. Other officers then arrested them, the journalists said. They alleged that they were entrapped and had pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. Journalists were frequently sent to jail during Myanmar’s decades of military rule, but the advent of openly contested elections, and the elevation to power of Ms. Suu Kyi in 2015, had created expectations that the country would chart a different course, one with greater protections for the rights of independent inquiry and expression against military dictates. Instead, Ms. Suu Kyi has been accused of standing silently by as the military, which she does not control, committed what the international community has described as atrocities against the Rohingya. Nearly 725,000 people have fled to Bangladesh since last August, many of them Rohingya, a Muslim minority largely denied citizenship in Myanmar. Rohingya refugees have described a military-led campaign of shootings, mass rape and the systematic razing of homes. The United States, the United Nations, Canada and others have described military actions as “crimes against humanity.” The military has largely contested allegations of wrongdoing, however, and the arrest and trial of the Reuters journalists “fits a consistent pattern of official denial,” said David Mathieson, an independent analyst based in Yangon. “The government’s soul has been revealed, and it’s a very dark and nasty soul," he said. In Myanmar, the state-run media has defended the trial of the Reuters journalists as the proper exercise of governance. “The reform activities taking place in Myanmar are being done with the intent to provide genuine peace in people’s lives. Stability, after all, leads to development. To achieve these goals, our country’s judicial system and the courts must be strong and reliable for justice to prevail,” the Global New Light of Myanmar wrote in June. Myanmar’s rulers came under harsh criticism after the court verdict. Dan Chugg, the British ambassador to Myanmar, said the case had “struck a hammer blow for the rule of law. We have attended the trial throughout and we believe that the judge has ignored the evidence presented to him, [and ruled] against Myanmar’s own laws.” Story continues below advertisement The U.S. embassy to Myanmar, in a statement on Facebook, called it “a major setback to the government of Myanmar’s stated goal of expanding democratic freedoms.” The ruling rekindled fears among Myanmar journalists already worried that their profession is under attack. “We are working for justice. We are helping people in this country. But it feels now like the government sees us as criminals,” said Lawi Weng, a reporter for Irrawaddy Magazine who spent two months in prison last year before the military withdrew a case against him and several other journalists. “In the future, no one would dare report on the case of Rohingya or other rights abuses in the country. That, I think, is the intention of the government and the military.” He has stopped travelling to conflict zones since his own arrest. In Myanmar, he said, military backers have taken to social media to cheer the jailing of reporters whose work they saw as deserving of punishment, while Ms. Suu Kyi continues to enjoy public support. But Mr. Lawi Weng has lost faith in a woman he once saw as a fellow supporter of democratic ideals. “The army still rules the country,” he said. And Ms. Suu Kyi “has betrayed us.”
After. “I really enjoy teaching,” he said. “In fact, when people ask me what I do, I still say I’m a teacher.” At age 58 Macdonald has decided that he can’t push it back any further if he wants to end his working life as an educator. With a year still left in public office, Macdonald has not yet had time to reflect too much on his long political career. “I still have a year left to go, so my main thing right now is finding someone to take the nomination,” he said. “As MLA, my staff and I have been able to assist so many people, often at the most difficult times in their lives, and that is very, very important work. But I feel it is time for someone younger, with more years to give, to take on the position of MLA in 2017.” Even though politics won’t be in his life in any official capacity, Macdonald recognizes that being civically active will always be important to him. “Before running myself, I was always involved in campaigns,” he said. “I’ve always thought that was very important, and I will continue to do that.” For rural communities, like those that make up Columbia River-Revelstoke, having a voice in Victoria for residents has always been Macdonald’s main focus. “It’s important not to be just a mouth piece.” Macdonald is expecting a vigorous nomination contest to replace him as the NDP candidate, including a range of candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It’s far too early to make any predictions regarding the election’s outcome, but Macdonald says he is always optimistic. “You never know how things are going to unfold, but as always I’m optimistic,” he said. “There’s such a sense of community in rural towns, and that impacts the way campaigns are run. We all know each other, and want to make sure everyone will be looked after.”
by Katie Ray-Jones, CEO. Read the full post on Medium. Full transcript of audio piece: [Sound of phone ringing] Female Advocate: Thank you for calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Are you safe to talk? Female Caller: I think so. My husband and I just got into a fight and he stormed out. I’m in the car with my son and I need help. I don’t know what to do or where to go. [Sound of phone ringing] Male Caller: My partner wants to look at my phone constantly. I’m not hiding anything, so I almost always let him. When I don’t though, he yells at me and he tells me I’m nothing without him. He also doesn’t let me have other guy friends. Is that normal? [Sound of phone ringing] Female Caller: I’ve been with him for ten years and haven’t questioned it once. But I work hard too, and I want access to my own bank accounts. He keeps telling me that I don’t need access to our money since he’ll always be with me. But I may want to buy something without him, and at times I feel helpless. What should I do? [Sound of phone ringing] Female Caller: My boyfriend makes me do things that I don’t want to do sometimes. He says I owe it to him. But it can’t be rape if he’s my boyfriend, right? [Somber music plays in the background] Female Advocate: I can tell you that these are true representations of the types of calls, texts and chats that we receive every day. They come from victims themselves, whether teenagers, women or men, and from those that are bystanders, like coaches and teaches and family members, who feel helpless as they see their loved ones suffer. But there is hope for victims. As a Hotline advocate, it is my job to help put the power back in their hands. [Sound of phone ringing] Female Advocate: Thank you for calling the National Domestic violence Hotline. Are you safe to talk? [Music ends] [Admin note: This comment has been edited for safety per our community guidelines] thank you hotline; it does mean so much to let someone know about such horrific abuse! I hope and pray daily that other women do not fall for the cons that I did! I believed in second chances and know I believe in my chance to have peace no matter what! The most difficult part is asking for help from those that you have helped ; and due to such evil and selfishness, most turn a blind eye and disregard that it is a difficult time to clear up things financially and otherwise that an abuser has done with great intent! Clear proof has been ignored of the diabolical things. Law enforcement have said to me it is a male dominated world! I could never do what has been done to me. Peace. Hi Sheila, Thank you for your comment. It sounds like you have been through a lot, and you absolutely deserve to have peace. We’re here for you if you ever need us. Just call 1-800-799-7233 any time, or chat via this website from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Central time. [Admin note: This comment has been edited for safety per our community guidelines] I am the victim of violence. It started as name calling, then escalated to shoving and man handling me, then it escalated even further to a full on beat down… Hi Anne, Thank you for your comment. We removed part of your comment due to safety and privacy concerns, but what you shared sounds like a very scary and difficult situation. We are so sorry that your ex is choosing to treat you this way. His behavior, along with those who are harassing you on his behalf, is completely unacceptable. There is nothing you could have done to deserve this abuse. It sounds like you are getting some support from a crisis line, which is a very positive step you have taken. If you’d like to explore additional options and resources, we encourage you to contact us by calling 1-800-799-7233 or chatting here on our website between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. Central time. I’ve been in an abusive relationship for 13 years now and I don’t know how to get out. I feel helpless and hopeless and I want to do right by my children, I know this is damaging them. I feel like a terrible mother because I’m allowing them to be raised in an unhealthy and abusive relationship. Hi me, Thank you for reaching out to us. Abusive relationships can be so complicated, especially when there are children involved. You are doing your best as a mother, and the abuse is not your fault. Your partner is choosing to behave abusively, and it is not okay or acceptable. You are not alone. We are here for you 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or you can chat live with an advocate via this website between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. Central time. [Admin note: This comment has been edited for safety per our community guidelines] I cannot call you now as my phone is stating : The number or code I am dialing is incorrect. Police report of all this and [state] has done nothing to protect me and my household with baby grandson. The identity and property theft is enormous. I need witness protection and not a single entity will help due to connections. Prayers please, I want peace and prayers for all involved in such acts with malice that I have had no part in. Hello She Tallent, Thank you for your comment. We are so sorry to hear that you are having trouble connecting by phone. 1-800-799-7233 is our toll-free number, so if you are dialing from anywhere in the United States, it should connect you. An alternative way to contact us is by chatting online here on our website between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. Central time. Just click on the red “Chat Now” button on any page of this website to begin a chat.
Last Sunday, the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards took a big step in integrating social media into television. I was intrigued by their ability to incite a nationwide conversation about the awards show on Twitter; they even aired a commercial telling Twitter users to use the #SAGawards hashtag, a way to identify keywords in tweets and group those on the same topic. Despite this noteworthy step toward blending traditional television and new media, my attention was drawn away from the #SAGawards hashtag as #Egypt took over my Twitter feed. This social media revolution is truly remarkable because it is occurring despite the efforts of the Hosni Mubarak government to stifle protesters’ speech and prevent the spread of news about the crisis in Cairo by shutting down the Internet on Jan. 27 (which has since been restored). While news about the region has been dominated by stories of tragedy, corruption and violence, social communications on the Internet — which Mubarak specifically sought to eliminate — tell a somewhat more hopeful story. That is not to say that the news coming from these tweets isn’t just as heartbreaking and troublesome as the images we see on television or in newspapers. Middle East reporter Jon Jensen (@jonjensen) tweeted, “Cairo smells like tear gas today. My colleagues are reporting severe police beatings, rubber bullets fired. I have not seen this. #Jan25.” Even more alarmingly personal is Google’s Middle East and North Africa Head of Marketing Wael Ghonim’s (@ghonim) Twitter post: “Pray for #Egypt. Very worried as it seems that government is planning a war crime tomorrow against people. We are all ready to die #Jan25.” He has been reported missing since last week. But what is hopeful is the way in which the world has come together, utilizing social media to restore the voice that Mubarak took away with the Internet blackout. Google, SayNow and Twitter collaborated to create “Speak to Tweet” (@speak2tweet); protesters leave a voicemail on one of several international phone numbers, and their message is posted to the speak2tweet account with the hashtag #Egypt. The conflict chillingly comes to life when you listen to the voices, ranging from someone speaking in Arabic set against a background of unrecognizable chatter to a young girl who identifies herself as half-American, half-Egyptian and wishes listeners “a better life.” On a smaller scale, a doctoral student at the University of California in Los Angeles created the account name Jan25voices, which he uses to tweet 140-character messages taken from phone conversations with protesters in Egypt reporting rumors and clips from Egyptian television: “Egypt TV (Al Masryia): Pro-stability/Mubarak Demo: “Be aware of the “fingers” playing among you” #Egypt” “Egyptian TV (Al Masryia): Army warning non-Army personnel: don’t wear army uniforms. #Egypt” “Egyptian Voices: Girls whose mothers wouldn’t let them out. Now out. Protesting. With their mothers. While the hackers of the world have historically gotten a pretty bad rap, during the Internet blackout they stepped up to become the heroes of the moment. The movement was largely anonymous: Hackers were “showing up” online just wanting to help in any way they can. Cryptic websites popped up, telling those in communication with Egyptian protesters how to circumnavigate the Internet blackout, such as using old dialup DSL connections and using specific IP addresses for Twitter and Facebook. The Web-savvy coders we once labeled “hackers” quickly became “free speech activists,” banding together to provide Egyptians with information on how to continue to keep communication channels open. So while some find it fascinating that the Internet was shut off in the first place, I find it much more impressive that although you can try, it seems as if you cannot ever truly halt this universal means of communication. The Internet has become the ultimate beacon of the First Amendment, and while China can allegedly censor it and Egypt can allegedly turn it off, there will always been the anonymous techies in the chat rooms that will come up with a secret passageway that goes around the block. This is also an issue that the United States may soon have to face as well: According to an article in Wired last Friday, there are plans to reintroduce the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 bill that expired with the new Congress. If passed, the bill — colloquially dubbed the Kill Switch bill — would give the president the authority to take control of certain online systems in a time of crisis. The government has a say in what we watch on TV, what appears in movies and what language we hear on the radio. The Internet, however, seems to be another story. During the Civil War, the postmaster general cut off postal service to the Confederate states, significantly straining the main communication line. Our modern communications are not so easily controlled. Marissa Amendolia is a senior in the College and a former editor-in-chief of THE HOYA. She can be reached at [email protected]. BYTE THE BULLET appears every other Friday.
Why Apollo Munich ? Apollo Munich offers innovative and award-winning health, personal accident and travel insurance plans, with state-of-the art infrastructure and uncomplicated services, delivered by engaged employees. It is a joint venture between the Apollo Hospitals Group, one of Asia’s largest healthcare group, and Munich Health, Munich Re’s health business segment, which offers global health insurance and reinsurance excellence. The revolutionary Plan : HEALTH WALLET – In an endeavor to offer a unique winning proposition to its customers, Apollo Munich Health Insurance (AMHI) today introduced a new category ‘WINSURE’ with its revolutionary WIN-WIN health insurance plan called ‘HEALTH WALLET’. This one-of-a-kind policy is set to redefine the health insurance category by addressing pertinent questions such as value for money, ease and great service. Health Wallet not only addresses the current needs of the customers by paying for their hospitalization and OPD expenses that are usually not covered by health insurance policies, but also ensures affordability of continuing their policy in later years. What is RESERVE benefit ? The disruptive and innovative Health Wallet plan comes with a path-breaking ’RESERVE’ benefit. True to its name, this feature creates a reserve kitty for the customers that can be used for a variety of out-of-pocket expenses such as speech therapy, purchase of medicines, vaccinations, dental expenses, diagnostic tests, spectacles, contact lenses, medical devices like blood pressure and sugar monitors, oxymeters, prosthetics, consultations with medical practioner, physiotherapist, dietician etc. That’s not all,. The most interesting part of the RESERVE benefit is that it lets your money earn for you. Every year the unused reserve amount gets carried forward and earns a 6% bonus. This accumulated reserve kitty can in turn be used to pay upto 50% of the renewal premium, post 5 continuous renewals. It is unarguably a new milestone in health insurance industry that addresses the Indian savings and returns mindset and allows the customers to fund for their health insurance premium in the later years. Speaking on this announcement, Mr. Antony Jacob, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Munich Health Insurance said, “With changing lifestyles, healthcare needs of Indians are changing at a rapid pace and with this, we believe it is imperative for the health insurance sector to redefine itself to cater to the evolving needs of customers. With respect to healthcare financing there are three major insights at hand and perhaps also the reason for low health insurance penetration. One – India ranks 183 out of 189 countries on account of out of pocket expenses, which means almost 70% of healthcare expenses incurred is out of pocket. Two – Indian customers are probably most judicious as they always look for great value for money and it has been imbibed in their minds to save money and plan for their future. Three – Post retirement people are worried about funding health insurance premiums. These pertinent concern areas of customers lead us to re-invent the industry. Today we are proud to be the pioneers in leading this change for our sector and introducing a new category WINSURE, along with a revolutionary product – “Health Wallet” which addresses all of the above concerns”. “Health Wallet, a next-gen product has been designed to address various dilemmas people have while buying health insurance and caters to their complete healthcare financing needs. Health Wallet is set to create a new vocabulary under the premise of ‘WIN-WIN’ deal. It’s an absolute WIN when all your healthcare needs from OPD to hospitalisation to emergency are addressed by a single plan and also a WIN your money earns for your tomorrow. With this, we strongly believe that we will bring change in the communities at large through our distinctive offering and will continue our endeavour in making India a health confident nation.” Additionally, at the event, Mr. Jacob introduced Bollywood celebrity, Farhan Akhtar as the brand ambassador of the Company. He is an eminent multi-facet personality, who has succeeded in various aspects of life from being an actor, writer, director, songwriter to a doting father and fitness enthusiast. Sharing his views on the association, Farhan Akhtar opined, “I have always believed that healthcare is not a privilege but a right. In a country where on one hand healthcare is becoming so sophisticated that people around the world come to India for treatment; on the other hand most Indians can’t afford these services. It saddens me to know that over 7 crore families in India get pushed below poverty line every year while trying to tend to the healthcare needs of their loved one. Seeing what an unforeseen health episode can do to a family, I believe health insurance is a necessity for all as it not only enables access to quality healthcare but also protects the dreams of a family. I feel a sense of pride to be associated with the concept of health insurance and more so with Apollo Munich for their passion and purpose of making India health confident.”. THE KEY FEATURES OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES – - Reserve Benefit – A unique benefit that continues to grow and earn for you, helps you secure your retirement. Reserve benefit has been designed to ensure that your money does not get wasted, that’s not all the amount is carried forward in case not used during policy period. The amount that is carried forward also earns a 6% bonus at the time of renewal. And the good news is, that you can pay upto 50% of your renewal premium from the accrued Reserve benefit post 5 continuous renewals - Restore Benefit- This feature automatically restores the sum insured if a claim is made - Multiplier Benefit– If you’ve had a claim free year, your basic sum insured will be increased by 50% as no claim bonus. If you don’t claim even in the second year, your basic sum insured will be doubled as no claim bonus i.e 100% of the basic sum insured - In-patient treatment– If the insured is admitted in the hospitals for more than 24 hours for treatment, this policy will pay for medical expenses - Pre-hospitalisation– The medical expenses incurred before admitting to the hospital is called pre-hospitalisation. It will cover upto 60 days, prior to admission - Post-hospitalisation– The medical expenses incurred after discharge from the hospital is called post-hospitalisation. It will cover upto 90 days, after discharge from the hospital - Day care procedures – Covers in-patient treatment and daycare medical expenses incurred for emergency treatments for an illness or injury sustained or contracted outside of India which cannot be postponed until one returns to India, provided such treatment was medically necessary and certified as an emergency by a medical practitioner. - Organ Donor– For donor, the surgical/harvesting charges for the organ are paid through this benefit. Organ cost is not paid - Ayush Treatment– Medical Expenses incurred for in-patient treatment taken under Ayurveda, Unani, Sidha or Homeopathy upto 100% of in-patient sum insured - Domiciliary Treatment– Treatment in home is covered, provided if there is no bed available in the hospital or the person cannot be transferred to the hospital. It is not outpatient - Recovery Benefit– Under this, a lump sum payment of Rs. 10,000 is given where hospitalization exceeds 10 continuous days. 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On a cold and rainy Sunday last autumn, I visited Dawn Clements’s studio in Greenpoint. Before it was converted into art studios, the building was a fabric factory; the windows are big, the wood floors have deep brown pockmarks spread across them. Her studio tables were cluttered with a chandelier, paper ephemera, and other trinkets, like a deconstructed carousel of baubles. “I make my drawings by sort of crawling across the page,” said Clements, as we looked at a series of recent oversized watercolors she’d pinned up to the studio wall. “What I draw depends on what I find or what I have.” Clements has round eyes and pale gray hair cropped. The first time I ever saw Dawn Clements’s drawings, it was the peonies. A college drawing professor showed me a picture of the still life online, and I couldn’t stop looking. The flowers portrayed in Clements’s Peonies (2014) are white-pink and flesh colored, or else reddish mauve seeping into bloodred. They don’t look fresh. They must have been drawn on their fourth or fifth day, the day when the vase water gets cloudy and the leaves slump downward in pale greens and lake blues. The vase itself, a precise glass cylinder, holds a bundle of mottled brown stems. Another bunch of peonies rest to the right to first bunch, these second blooms definitely dead, their leaves brittle and gray. Beneath the vases, a pale yellow table fades into the white of the page, drawing attention to its physicality. The paper looks heavy. It has been folded, creased into squares, and spread out again for display. On the right-hand side of the page, a grayscale drawing of young girl’s face hovers, an afterthought. In contrast to the flowers, the face appears lifeless, as if it were only a texture. It’s the flowers that feel real; the human face that seems to be an ornament. Clements’s peonies don’t look right. Or rather, they don’t look photographically correct. But there’s a kind of truth about the flowers that stems from their wrongness, from the fact that the drawing doesn’t quite track. Far from appearing still, Clements’s drawing pulses with compressed motion. When I look at the peonies, I experience a kind of playback effect. I’m sent in different directions, toward innumerous focal points. I look in the same way Clements has looked, her gaze darting moment to moment over the scene. That careful, active looking is what draws me to Clements’s work. There’s nothing memorized about her drawings. When she is not working from film stills, she works exclusively from life. There is a strong element of time. A chrysanthemum or a coffee cup pour out onto the page as a collection of lived moments. It’s as if in order to translate the thing to the page, she has to forget its platonic boundaries of “flower” or “vase.” She forgets, she watches it move through time, and what emerges on the page is all the more clear for it. The second piece by Clements that I saw is called Kitchen and Bathroom. It is a massive, roughly the real scale of her actual New York kitchen and bathroom. The drawing sprawls across multiple, stitched together sheets of paper. Drawn in sumi ink, a stove, fridge, wooden ladder, and slatted blinds groan into each other. Light falls through a window and across a chair. The light is, indirectly, everywhere—even the most opaque objects in the scene seem to carry some sort of internal reflective quality. Clements made the drawing before she had a studio. She kept it rolled up in a corner of her apartment, working on it there piece by piece. When she wanted to unroll it fully, she had to use the basketball court at her neighborhood high school. When she showed the work to gallerists, she brought along a ladder so that they could view the drawing at a distance and experience it at scale. Kitchen and Bathroom is a drawing made in the dead spaces of the day. It feels peculiar and feminine, passive rather than active, as if made by someone attempting to fill a period of waiting. What, besides midafternoon light, lies outside the walls of Kitchen and Bathroom? We don’t want to find out. We’d rather lose ourselves in the hyperpronounced wood grain of the cabinets. Clements is wary of nature. When she draws it, it is often through a window. A drawing made at the MacDowell Colony shows the woods in blotted black ink, an impenetrable whorl of branches and leaves. She’s rendered individual blades of grass in almost perverse detail, but with hesitancy: “I hate drawing nature because I get lost,” said Clements. “I always try to create boundaries for myself.” Without a frame, such as a window or a screen, the drawing might go on forever. For Clements, her drawings are not about a specific moment or a certain object but are, rather, a way for her to “string my days together.” Clements keeps folded sheets of heavy paper in her purse, tied with string, to pull out and draw when she is waiting. Since getting sick, she spends a lot of her time in waiting rooms. To me, Clements’s drawings feel familiar. But it’s more than that. They make me feel recognized, in that I feel as if they somehow draw out the quiet corners of my own days. When I see Clements’s work, I think, I understand this because I also wait. I wait, and the world passes through me and around me, a series of unbound moments. How could I ever explain that feeling to someone? It’s irreproducible; it defies focus. But Dawn Clements draws it. Eileen Townsend lives in the Adirondack Mountains, where she edits The Northern Logger and Timber Processor magazine. She also writes about art.
Dogs will eat dogs NBC News just published a story on Roger Stone, his pal Randy Credico, and Wikileaks. The tl;dr version is this: Stone provided text messages to NBC detailing conversations between himself and Credico about incipient Wikileaks leaks of stolen John Podesta emails. The leaks of these emails, along with James Comey “reopening” the Hillary Clinton server scandal, started to tilt the election towards Donald Trump. Credico, in the article, is quoted saying this: Reached Wednesday, Credico downplayed the text exchanges. “There's absolutely nothing there that I had any knowledge of anything that Assange was going to do because I didn't,” he told NBC News. "Where's the smoking gun?" he added. Where is the smoking gun? In the gun your buddy just put against your head and fired. Now, one can ask: Why is Stone doing this? He has brayed continuously about his unwavering loyalty to Trump. This seems odd. It’s been bruited about that Stone is about to be indicted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. And Credico has been cooperating with the Special Counsel’s office. One can only surmise that Stone making this gambit is a form of revenge. Credico keeps insisting that he knew nothing about collusion with Wikileaks. This tranche of texts shows that to be a lie. Do not doubt the vindictiveness of rats about to be drowned on a sinking ship. Stone knows he’s going down, and a person such as himself is not going to go down alone. Credico is his first target. Don’t be surprised if he starts throwing everyone under the bus. If not out of an attempt to save himself, then in an act of pure revenge. Here’s where we need to be grateful. Fascism in this country has always been a fringe belief. It doesn’t attract the best people to its cause. What we’re seeing in the GOP as it gets taken over by Nazis is that it’s losing its political nous. For all our supposed divisions, America is not a nation of extremists. They’re easily identified and laughed at, from neo-Nazis to Maoists. And, again, they don’t attract intellectual heavyweights. To purloin the British stereotype, we’re a nation of shopkeepers. We’re strivers and people who want to get ahead with as little fuss as possible. We have no time for grand utopian schemes. The Constitution itself is a utopian document, and it’s the only one we can accommodate. What people like Stone and his confreres fail to recognize is that their fever dreams find no purchase in our body politic. I find it necessary to repeat that Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. More people agree with her, and us, than with Trump and his toadies. And the midterm elections further confirm that fact. What the NBC story presages is the beginning of the Trumpian Götterdämmerung. The dark gods are going to tear down the entire edifice, not willing to be sacrificial lambs. And the Republic will come out the stronger for it. This is not what Vladimir Putin envisaged Like what you read? Chip in, keep us going.
Embrace the kokedama crazeBy PA/TPN, in Lifestyle · 18-01-2019 14:59:00 · 0 Comments There's been a buzz around the Japanese art of kokedama, with terrific displays at major flower shows, not to mention a rise in fans showing off their own creations on Instagram. Never heard of it? Originating in 17th century Japan and derived from the ancient art of bonsai, kokedama translated means 'moss ball'. The art generally involves removing a root system and plant from its container, wrapping the roots in a ball of wet compost, and enveloping the whole soggy mess in a ball of moss, before tying it up with string. You then suspend it, so the leaves dangle over the edge of the moss, in a sort of alternative Japanese hanging basket. "The Japanese don't have very much space, so if you've got everything suspended and hanging down, you can create a really lovely display," explains florist, planting designer and author Carolyn Dunster, who created an eye-catching kokedama display at this year's RHS Malvern Spring Festival. As for which plants are suitable for the method, Dunster prefers ferns and plants that suit a woodland setting, but you could just as easily create festive kokedamas with poinsettias, Christmas cacti and colourful azaleas for the festive season. "I used poinsettias last year and they looked really cool, because the colour of the poinsettia against the dark green of the moss worked really well," says Dunster. "Or, at Christmas, you could use ivy with some fairy lights threaded through it. But out of everything I've experimented with, ferns seem to be the plants that adapt best to the kokedama treatment." Don't put more than one plant in a kokedama, or they might struggle. And use plants which don't have huge root balls and which don't want to expand too much. Christmas cacti and most houseplants also lend themselves well to kokedama. If you're wrapping them in moss, use plants that fit into that environment. "I don't like plants that look too designed. I like things to look natural. You are bringing nature inside. Little bulbs like Narcissus paperwhites look lovely, or little muscari bulbs or anything which fits into a woodland setting," Dunster notes. Keen to give kokedama a go? Here's Dunster's step-by-step guide... 1. What you'll need You'll need a suitable plant, florists' wire, string, secateurs and wire cutters, a piece of hessian and some sheet moss, plus a mister for misting the plant and moss at the end. 2. Form a root ball and wrap it up Remove the plant from its pot, water it so it's moist, and then mould the compost surrounding the roots into a ball. Wrap the root ball in a little bit of hessian, securing it with string or a piece of florists wire. The hessian will keep the compost in place. 3. Use string and wire for hanging Using string and florists' wire, make a loop from which you can hang the kokedama. Tie the string to two pieces of wire and attach them to the hessian on both sides. 4. Roll out your moss "I think it's best to use sheet moss, which you can get from most florists. It's moss that's more knitted together, so bits aren't going to drop off. You can use sphagnum moss but you have to bind that in," Dunster advises. Sheet moss is harvested from woodland areas in the countryside and comes in big pieces. Roll the moss out with a rolling pin before wrapping it around the hessian, trying to keep it intact so the moss remains in one piece. 5. Secure it with florists' wire Once you've secured the moss around the root ball with florists' wire, trim the overlapping excess with sharp scissors. You can then put it on a table in a saucer, or fashion it so that it's suspended with some bits of wire or string. 6. Don't overdo the watering "You only need to mist the kokedama every now and again. If it starts to dry out, sit the whole thing in a bucket of water overnight. They're not difficult to look after. You just have to keep an eye on them," says Dunster. Depending on the plants you use, some kokedama can be taken outside during the warmer months to create a display. But at this time of year they come into their own indoors. 7. Finally - find the perfect setting "If you have the space, a display of suspended kokedama looks lovely, in a hallway or a room where they can take centre stage," says Dunster. "Have them at slightly different heights - so if you have three or five at different heights then you get the real effect of what they were originally used for, which was the Japanese string garden. It's how to create an indoor hanging garden."
Oh, 3PAR. One moment you're gliding along. The next, you're in the rain as HPE woos Nimble CommentThis week, HPE offered to acquire Nimble Storage for around $1.09bn, plus another $200m in share options. Nimble sells all-flash and hybrid storage solutions, with a lot of intellectual property focused around storage analytics in the form of their “InfoSight” SaaS platform. Commentators are seeing this as a good deal for both … 9 Mar 2017
Boux Avenue hires Rachel Harley as merchandising director Lingerie retailer Boux Avenue has named Rachel Harley as its new merchandising director. She will join the business on 13 June from Marks & Spencer where she has been working as head of merchandising for the lingerie, swim, sleepwear, hosiery and active categories. Having spent 15 years at Marks & Spencer, Harley began her career at Topshop following her graduation. Boux Avenue owner and chairman Theo Paphitis said: “Rachel completes the new look Boux Avenue management team and with her specific expertise will ensure that the Boux Avenue brand is driven forward and reaches the next level through fresh ideas, products and energy. We welcome her to the business.” Harley will report to Boux Avenue chief executive Michael Kerr who joined the company in October last year. Kerr said: “Rachel’s complete knowledge of the UK lingerie marketplace will be an asset to the brand. These skills combined with Rachel’s strength of leadership will ensure she will be able to add significant value to Boux Avenue from day one.” You need to be logged in to use this feature. Please log in here RELATED ARTICLESShow more related articles >
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OTTAWA–Jack Layton's New Democrats are alienating core supporters by "propping up" the minority Conservative government and attempting to influence the federal plan to tackle climate change, says deputy Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. ." Criticism of the NDP comes as MPs from all parties begin hearing from witnesses this week at a Commons committee that will rewrite the Tory government's Clean Air Act over the next two months. Layton proposed the committee's formation in a meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper last year. But as legislators get down to work in a heightened political climate, the party of just 29 MPs finds itself under attack for appearing to ease the pressure on the Tories. Ignatieff said the NDP is engaged in a "double game" by criticizing the Conservatives while working with them to rewrite the government's legislation. The Clean Air Act was criticized when it was tabled last fall for failing to set immediate targets for short-term reductions in greenhouse gases. It also ignored Canada's obligations under the Kyoto accord, which call for those emissions to drop to 6 per cent below 1990 levels – a 33 per cent cut from the current output. "I think (propping up the Tories) is substantially reducing NDP support," Ignatieff said. "The problem with the strategy is in Layton's base. Any NDP voter looking at this is thinking, `Why are these guys letting the Harper government off the hook on the environment?'" On CTV's Question Period yesterday, New Democrat MP and environment critic Nathan Cullen said "there's no deal" between the NDP and the Tories. There is only anecdotal evidence of a discontent among NDP supporters over what Layton has defined as a results-oriented parliamentary strategy on the environment. But some polls have found the voter support down more than 7 per cent from the federal election one year ago. Jamey Heath, a former top adviser to Layton and the federal NDP, said the criticism of the party is unfair. "People vote NDP because they want a progressive influence in Parliament and it's not a bad thing for the NDP to use that influence with whomever," Heath said. The Conservatives hold 125 of the 308 seats in the Commons. The Liberals have 100, the Bloc Québécois 51 and the NDP 29. There are two independent MPs and one vacancy.
As a young gay man, Paul King marched in Toronto’s first Pride Parade. The year was 1981 and the parade was launched by a community politicized in the aftermath of notorious bathhouse raids across the city. King was caught up in those too, rousted by police. Now 61, the hair stylist has participated in all but one parade since the inaugural event. “Two years ago, I thought, I’m too old to drag my sorry ass up a parade route. But I went anyway.” King helped raise funds for the palliative precursor to Casey House — Fife House, as it was then. Diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1986, he watched despondently as a whole generation of mostly gay men was wiped out by AIDS. It’s hardly ever spoken of anymore, the AIDS crisis. A younger generation has scarcely any memory of those dark days. And little regard for gay history beyond their niche issues. “Most of my friends from back then are gone,” King tells the Star. “They never made it to the age I am now. They’re not here to defend themselves, to defend what we fought for. I say to the younger generation, get your own battleground, don’t take mine.” He means the Pride Parade, which has fallen into divisiveness, bickering and hostility, reflected in a recent and close vote to overturn a decision by the Pride Toronto executive board which had moved towards inviting Toronto police to participate in the parade again — in uniform, with a float and cruisers — following a two-year ban, sparked by Black Lives Matter. At this past week’s annual general meeting, board co-chair Erin Edghill also resigned after a no-confidence vote. An audit showing Pride Toronto in $700,000 debt for 2018 — which many blame on sponsorship withdrawal and public disapproval of the police ban — carried no influence with a vocal activist rump, led by the No Pride in Policing Coalition. The vote came on the same day that Bruce McArthur pled guilty to first-degree murder in the killing of eight men he’d befriended around the Gay Village over a decade. That wound runs deep in the gay community, where alarm bells had long been raised about a predatory serial murderer and men who’d vanished without a trace. The police response, many argue, was laggard and inefficient. Their dismay is understandable. But the anger, King counters, is misplaced and potentially ruinous to the broader gay population as Pride Toronto falls victim to internecine wrangling along other demographic lines, co-opted, he says, by Black Lives Matter and entrenched hatred of police. “I remember watching when Black Lives Matter stopped the parade.” That was in 2016, when the group briefly blocked the route until the then executive director of Pride Toronto signed a document agreeing to their demands. At the time, BLM co-founder Alexandra Williams claimed the objective was to hold Pride Toronto accountable for what she called “anti-Blackness.” “I went ballistic,” King continued. “These people were sitting on the ancestral bones of my friends. They hijacked everything we’d fought for. And that includes all the efforts we’d made to repair the relationship with police. “They are using a platform we fought hard for, people who are no longer here to defend it.” He’s just one man talking. It’s impossible to say whether his views are shared by the majority of the gay community. If not, he suggests it’s a generational schism and its fractured the collective. In an earlier email, King said he’d marched all these years “for the sheer joy of celebrating … of standing up with Pride and acceptance.” And he rejects the concept of “no innocent bystander.” King recalled an occasion when he was struck by a rock when entering the St. Charles Tavern for a Halloween party — a rock thrown by someone in a crowd that had descended to harass and jeer. “Two police officers picked me up, gave me first aid, and took me to St. Michael’s emergency. They stayed with me until I was seen. As they left, they stated how sorry they were and that they hoped in the future they would no longer be needed at the door of a gay club for protection. A year later, at the Pride Parade, he recognized one of those officers. “He shook my hand and said, keep going mate, you’ve got to stay the course.” At another parade, a Red Ribbon float volunteer who’d faltered in the heat was literally held up by a cop, “for a block, holding the pole banner until someone else could be found. He did this with no request. Another time, “a rather portly gentleman in drag was having trouble clambering onto our float and three laughing cops obliged with much cheering and teasing from surrounding volunteers.” It infuriates King that all this good will is being undone. He’s particularly concerned about the impact on gay police officers who have been relegated to the stay-away sidelines if they wear their uniform and aren’t on formal parade duty. “They’re pushing gay cops back into the closet, telling them, you’re not part of the big picture, get back in your little isolated box.” He worries, as well, about ramifications from the straight community. “We used to be all together in this and it was fun, it was inclusive. I’ve partied like nobody’s business. I’ve taken my godchildren to the parade. There was a lady who came to my salon and she marched in high heels. I told her she was crazy. She said, honey, I’m a Jewish woman. If a drag queen can march in high heels, so can I.” Ah, but there’s precious little room for humour any more or mutual respect. I’ve had emails in recent weeks declaring that my voice has no place in the debate because I’m not gay. “As a straight woman, Pride isn’t about you,” wrote one woman. “It’s by and for the LGBTQ community. Cops harass, assault and have raided our spaces. Pride is not about corporate dollars.” By that token, Black Lives Matter — which I fervently support as a movement — doesn’t apply to browns or aboriginals. We divide to be conquered. Wrote King: “Many stories and voices were lost to the scourge of AIDS, leaving a void in accountability and reason. Have there been negative incidents with police? Yes. However, there have been many positive too. “Let us build bridge of inclusion, not close doors.” For 2019 at least, that door has been slammed shut. Rosie DiManno is a columnist based in Toronto covering sports and current affairs. Follow her on Twitter: @rdimanno
Alternative London by Sage Fitzpatrick With the summer heat upon us, the idea of getting onto a crowded and hot bus or tube carriage is sometimes too much to bear. So instead of exploring the city and all of it’s underground glory (really the tube is pretty awesome when it behaves), why not stay above ground and walk your way through London? And to help you I’ve compiled a list of some of the walks that are available for you to experience at the moment. And believe me, there is something for everyone. Harry Potter Walk The city offers a host of locations for you to visit if you are a fan of Harry, Ron and Hermione. You may choose to be lead to each site by a tour guide or you may feel like tackling it yourself. Either way you will see a number of iconic locations on your journey through the city, including the inspiration for Gringotts Bank, the High Commission of Australia, Platform 9 ¾ at Kings Cross station and also the Millennium Bridge, which we saw destroyed by Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Jack the Ripper Tour For those who are interested in some of the brutal history of London then taking this tour may be the perfect option for you. You’ll learn about notorious killer Jack The Ripper and his victims, whilst getting to visit some of the murder spots. You’ll be treated to some stunning views of The Gherkin whilst you head to Mitre Square, where one of the victims was found. And after that why not have a drink in The Ten Bells pub close to Spitafields, where Jack allegedly stalked his victims. East End Art Tour If you are into graffiti and exploring the East End, then this is the perfect tour for you to do. Whilst walking around Brick Lane and past the delights of Rough Trade and Blitz, you’ll come across artwork from Banksy, Roaand Stik. You’ll see outstanding large pieces scattered around the East, as well as the smaller hidden treasures that you would normally walk straight past. Sherlock Walk For fans of the BBC show Sherlock, a walk around London is the perfect way to see some of the places you may have spotted in some of your favorite episodes. First stop, for any fan of Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved character Sherlock, has got to be Baker Street and the Sherlock Holmes Museum. You may also want to take a walk to where Watson and Sherlock met in the BBC drama, St Bart’s Hospital, or grab a quick bite to eat at Speedys Café in Camden. Rock and Roll Walk For all those music lovers out there, this walk is perfect. Stop off in Soho to create the scene of the Oasis’ ‘What’s The Story Morning Glory’ album cover, or to browse through many of the record stores which litter the streets. Or just a few streets down from Oxford Street you can watch the hub of activity surrounding the BBC offices or even set your eyes upon where Paul McCartney once lived, and also penned one of the Beatles greatest hits ‘Yesterday’, with John Lennon. - Subscribe to The Student Pocket Guide for exclusive competitions, deals, discounts, tips and advice! - Read The Student Pocket Guide.
Logan Paul sends KSI a late night text to try and unsettle YouTube rival ahead of fight The duo will put their differences aside in the ring tonight at Manchester Arena for the YouTube Championship Belt YOUTUBER KSI has shared a goading late-night text message he received from boxing rival Logan Paul ahead of tonight's eagerly-anticipated showdown. The YouTube duo will meet each other in the middle of the ring at Manchester Arena with the YouTube Championship Belt on the line. Uploading a screenshot of the text sent at 11.42pm last night, KSI captioned the post: "Just in case you’ve blocked me Logan Paul. Tonight is gonna be fun." The message allegedly sent by Paul read: "No knowledge. No strength. Especially no integrity. Lose sleep tonight as you dream about yourself crumbling in the ring tomorrow. "You spar 2x a week. We spar 5x a week. You train 4 days a week. We train 6 days a week. Twice a day. "You're about to find out why I'm the better boxer, athlete, and man." KSI and Logan Paul square up to each other during their weigh-in yesterday To which KSI responded by saying make sure "Chloe is holding the towel," a reference to the £20 bet he made that Paul's partner Chloe Bennett would throw in the towel during their boxing fight. Tonight's fight is expected to be the first of two bouts between the pair, with the next encounter set to take place in Paul's native America in February 2019. KSI - real name Olajide Olatunji - taunted his 23-year-old opponent at the weigh-in yesterday, where he wore a face mask of Paul's actress girlfriend Chloe Bennett. The 25-year-old Brit boasts more than 19 million subscribers on YouTube. MOST READ IN SPORT The fight came about between the pair after Arsenal fan KSI called out Logan following his KO win against fellow YouTuber Joe Weller at the Copper Box Arena in February. Incredibly, KSI's younger brother Deji, will take on Paul's brother Jake on the undercard, as they look to settle their differences. Tickets are still available to watch the contest at Manchester Arena, or fans could pay £7.50 to watch the boxing show on YouTube. Alternatively, you can follow all the action on the SunSport LIVE blog.
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Advanced search More than 170 walkers took part in Weston Hospicecare's inaugural 10-mile Men's March on Saturday. Weston Hospicecare is calling on keen jam and chutney makers to take part in a new fundraising initiative. A Somerset cidermaker is sponsoring Weston Hospicecare's Men's March next month. A rugby player is calling on his team mates to join the Men's March in memory of his dad. Shaftesbury Road Cricket Club players travelled to Bath to take part in a special dodgeball competition for charity recently. A Weston charity is inviting people to attend its monthly coffee mornings. A Weston man will sit in a bathtub of baked beans for 30 hours and climb Mount Kilimanjaro during a year of challenges for Weston Hospicecare in memory of his wife. With the furore surrounding the holiday season finally at an end, many of us will be looking ahead to the weekend for a chance for some rest and relaxation. Weston Hospicecare is giving supporters the chance to enjoy an adventure of a lifetime - by trekking through the Sahara Desert. Weston Hospicecare is looking for fundraisers to run 30 miles, carry out 30 good deeds or devote 30 hours as a volunteer to celebrate its landmark birthday. Sunshine and Showers max temp: 17°C min temp: 13°C Five-day forecast
Happy Feast of the Epiphany. I have so much to write about our recent doings and especially our celebration of today’s feast; but am not sure I’ll get it posted tonight. But I wanted to get this up before the day is over. Late though it is, better than missing it altogether. The Journey of the Magi by. You can hear a recording of Eliot reading The Journey of the Magi at the Poetry Archive. Oh, Melanie, you put it so perfectly here: “With the exigencies of meals and nap times and nursing and the added time of getting four little people ready and four little people in and out of car seats anything else just becomes unwieldy. So it was a treat just getting to go to places I don’t usually have time for and to only have one little body to buckle and unbuckle….” I love taking just one kid with me on errands. And I agree with you about the compromises we make when we become mothers. Long ago I gave up on actually cooking dinner every night—partly because it was taking time away from my homeschool, and partly because the little rotters wouldn’t eat what I made half the time. So I cook once a week, because I love to cook and make special meals, but the rest of the week they make their own dinners or Dad helps with dinner. I have had to give up my self-image as somebody who cooks lovely, nutritionally balanced meals that are appreciated, I suppose. Instead I make sure they get at least fruit with each meal, and take their vitamins. I reserve my creative cooking juices for baking or making my own (gluten free by neccessity) meals. (I’ve never commented before, but wanted to tell you I adore your writing; in the blogosphere it is rare to find writers who can use words like omnibus and exigencies correctly! I so enjoy your blog.) Karen, Thank you for commenting. Sometimes my family give me weird looks when I but out words like exigencies. So it’s nice to know they are appreciated somewhere. I understand what you mean about the dinner compromises. I continue to try to go the extra mile most nights because making a nice meal is really one thing I can do for Dom. But even thought I want to make a home-cooked meal every night, we’ve done a lot more sandwiches for dinner since Anthony was born. I used to think I’d never be one of those moms who let the kids eat just pasta with Parmesan from a can for dinner. And yet they do all the time. Or frozen fish sticks. The girls will eat my breaded tilapia but for whatever reason Ben will only eat fish sticks. They’re about the only meat he eats. And so it goes. We do the best we can and know that some day they may grow up to appreciate our greater culinary efforts. Well, for us it got to the point where they would be ever so polite: “Lasagna for dinner! That looks great!” and not eat a single bite. UGH. I also have a five year old who will only eat meat in the form of a chicken nugget (which he thought were fish for a long, long time) or a hot dog, maybe. I started thinking, maybe I’d just rather they eat something, anything. So we started just asking them each night what they wanted, and if they had it, my husband would make it. And lo, they ate. And their tummies were full. Now I make a nice meal once a week, on average. My husband is the type who could eat whatever, even the same thing every night, and he really doesn’t mind getting his own meals. Plus me being celiac, it was hard to find kid-friendly meals that everyone liked, that were gluten free. So I just started experimenting with my own meals. Lately I discovered that my kids will all eat cauliflower if I roast it with olive oil and salt. They love it! So at least I have found something healthy that they like. I remember hating vegetables as a child, but I love them now. Their tastes will change. Hopefully! Bella loves to vacuum?? Send her my way, I can keep her busy! lol That’s awesome. Dear Melanie, I am not married and don’t have any children. God apparently had other plans for me! I don’t get to your blog very often, but I do love your writing and watching your kids grow. I used to check into Dom’s blog when he was still writing it. (Is he still writing it?) I wanted to ask where Dom got the beautiful Madonna. It’s so lovely. God bless you and your beautiful family. Keep the faith! June Hi June, Dom is still writing; but at a much slower rate these days. It’s funny how that has flip-flopped. He used to be the power blogger and I used to just dabble occasionally. I think Dom got the Madonna via Amazon. (You can see it here: Josephs Studio Madonna W/ Child.) It was one I saw at the Faith and Family Mom’s Day Out last April (they had them as centerpieces on all the tables) and I loved it so I jotted down the information. Thanks for all the kind words.
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Science, Tech, Math › Animals & Nature Ozraptor Share Flipboard Email Print Ozraptor (Government of Austral: Ozraptor (Greek for "lizard from Oz"): pronounced OZ-rap-tore Habitat: Woodlands of Australia Historical Period: Middle Jurassic (175 million years ago) Size and Weight: About nine feet long and 100 pounds Diet: Meat Distinguishing Characteristics: Moderate size; bipedal posture About Ozraptor Sometimes, a single leg bone can be enough to shed light on a creature that lived 175 million years ago. That's the case with the Australian Ozraptor, the partial tibia of which was first identified as belonging to a Jurassic turtle, and then reassigned to a new (and relatively early) genus of theropod (meat-eating dinosaur) closely related to the South American Abelisaurus. Until more fossil specimens are identified, though, that's all we may ever know about this distinctively named dinosaur--and you should know that many experts are extremely skeptical about the existence of various dinosaur families, such as tyrannosaurs and ornithomimids ("bird mimics"), in the lands Down Under. One thing you we can definitely say about Ozraptor is that it was not technically a raptor, the family of dinosaurs typified by the North American Deinonychus and the central Asian Velociraptor (somewhat confusingly, paleontologists love to attach the "raptor" root to non-raptor dinosaurs, such as Gigantoraptor and Megaraptor). Raptors were a distinctive family of theropods that lived during the middle to late Cretaceous period, and were characterized, among other things, by their presumed coats of feathers and single, oversized, curving claws on each of their hind feet--thus ruling out the middle Jurassic Ozraptor, whatever type of dinosaur it turns out to be! Continue Reading
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The one week of the year in which British newspapers fill up with science stories is upon us, having missed by a whisker seven days in which even a mass arrival of aliens on the Earth would have had trouble getting on the front page. The British Association has renamed its meeting the Festival of Science, but it remains one of the most unchanged events in the media diary. The mix of amazing tales ("deception, lying and pretending"), attempts to make things we hated at school interesting (Chemistry is Fun) and pleas for more cash for science varies little from year to year, although in recent times both green concerns and the growth of genetics have impacted on the agenda. Neither of these can, however, compete as growth areas with the one issue the BA has made its own - the public understanding of science. The BA is one of the bodies behind COPUS, the Committee on the Public Understanding of Science, which for almost 20 years has created a wealth of new activities designed to bring scientific information to the public in a digestible form. This has at least coincided with, if it is not the sole cause of, an eruption of science in print and broadcast media to the point where scientists are no longer entitled to complain about lack of coverage of their work even if the tone can make them wince. In some ways, this success is the enemy of the BA's autumn science offensive. When every quality newspaper has a weekly science section, the Government fosters a science and technology week each spring, and Edinburgh hosts its own Science Festival, the BA's festival may seem less necessary. But this week's programme shows the association, and COPUS with it, moving into a field where the scientists' understanding of the public is at least as important as the public's understanding of science on issues such as the labelling of genetically engineered foods and the public response to their introduction. The advantage of the BA is that these issues can be aired to a group wider than the introverted professional organisation, but with enough knowledge to produce considered responses. Audiences at the BA meeting may be in long-term decline, but one objective of science education ought to be to ensure that all public discourse on complex scientific topics - for example, whether it is worth building defences against an asteroid impact with the Earth - is at the sort of level found at an average BA session. Despite the success of COPUS in starting new ventures, there is not much evidence that the scientific sophistication of Britain is on the up. Indeed, the success of the National Lottery suggests that simple statistics are beyond most people. But there is clear evidence from the BA this week that one key group, the paymasters, is more willing than before to take science seriously. Margaret Beckett, whose trade and industry ministry oversees the research councils, made a speech calling for scientific understanding to run across all areas of government and of British life in terms that no politician would have used a few years ago. And although she did not come up with any more money, speakers such as Sir Richard Sykes of Glaxo Wellcome and Sir Derek Roberts of University College London, departing president of the BA, will have left her in no doubt that science is an urgent priority for any new cash the Government may find. Despite the pressures on its practitioners, British science is a success, and must form part of the New Labour project for the new century. The thing the BA has been doing for 166 years - putting interesting speakers (like Wilberforce and Huxley in 1860) in front of receptive audiences and even coining words like "dinosaur" - still has a role. Its problem is to recognise that its own success in raising awareness of science has added to the background noise with which it must compete, and to find new ways of doing
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Is This Is The Reason Why Caesarean Delivery Is More Common than A Normal Delivery? Pregnancy is a wonderful journey which marks the beginning of motherhood. However, when the due date starts closing in, every mommy-to-be has the most twisted conflict in her head- cesarean or normal delivery! However, it is not easy to take a decision on the method of delivery. Some women have to make caesarean delivery due to complications in their pregnancy. But at the same time, some women resort to c-section delivery to avoid the pain experienced during vaginal delivery. In Metro cities, the trend of cesarean delivery is increasing rapidly. Today we will talk about why this method of birthing is becoming a growing trend of day: 1.Lack of exercise There are many women who do not have physical activity during pregnancy. Because of this, their weight increases. Since they don’t do much physical work, the front of the baby does not develop properly, due to which there is trouble in delivery and it is necessary to take the support of Caesarean. 2.It is too painful to handle At the same time, some women resort to C-section because they can not bear the pain during normal delivery. Apart from this, some people want their child to be born only on a particular day so they resort to Caesarean delivery. 3.National Family Health Survey It has also been found in the National Family Health Survey, that there are 10 percent cesarean delivery in government hospitals, while private hospitals have 31.1 percent cesarean delivery! 4.What is the reason behind it? According to NFHS-4, cases of caesarean are increasing even in the growing health of privatization and increasing profitability in the health service. Not only this, it was also found in the survey that in the states where literacy is high, there is more delivery through caesarean. The statistics of the World Health Organization proved to be shocking. According to the WHO data, by 2010, only 8.5 percent of Cesarean delivery had been made in the country, including government and private hospitals, and this figure increased to 17.2 percent in 2015-16.
Minor in Chemistry Minor in Chemistry(the coure requirements below come from the 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog. If you need to see a catalog from a previous year, click here). atTennessee Tech,. Minor in Chemistry Curriculum A minor in Chemistry will consist of 18-20 hours including CHEM 3010, CHEM 3020 and CHEM 3410, plus two additional courses chosen from CHEM 2010, CHEM 3500, CHEM 3510, CHEM 3520, CHEM 4520 (5520), CHEM 4610 (5610), CHEM 4620 (5620). The minimum average GPA in these courses must be 2.0.
Seasons2018-19Everton News Fans Forum Vote 2019 Voting is now open to select new members for the Everton Fans' Forum. The vote will run from Wednesday 16 January through to 4pm on Monday 28 January. Successful candidates will be announced on Tuesday 29 January via evertonfc.com. All supporters with a customer number and purchase history are eligible to vote and can select from a total of eight shortlisted applicants. Using their customer number, voters can make a selection of four from the eight shortlisted applicants, with the four who receive the highest number of votes set to join the Fans' Forum this month.. Chair of the Forum, Gary Evans, said: "The quality of applications has been very high this year. Evertonians have shown real passion not only for the team but also for the future direction of the club. Please use your vote to select the candidates you believe will represent you with that blue passion. " Please click here to read more about the candidates and to cast your vote..
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Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. View all calendars is the default. Choose Select a Calendar to view a specific calendar. December 18, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Fire Station 1 Join Town Administrator Eric DeMoura for his monthly open office hours. This is an informal drop-in event open to all citizens. Ask questions, learn about Town projects, and discuss whatever items are important to you. Hope to see you there! December 18, 2018, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Park West Recreation Complex Ages 6 and under and their families are invited to Park West Recreation Complex on Tuesday, Dec. 18, to enjoy the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department's annual Visit with Santa event. The fun will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Park West Program Building, located at 1251 Park West Blvd. Children will enjoy Christmas music, games, crafts, a jump castle and, of course, a visit with Santa himself. Bring your cameras to get that special photo with Santa. This event is free of charge. December 18, 2018, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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A prostatic gland is a male glandular organ located in the lower part of the small pelvis under the bladder, on the urogenital diaphragm. This small organ looks like a chestnut. The big part of the prostate is placed behind the urinary tract. The prostatic gland does two essential functions: - Synthesis of the prostate secretion (one of the important ingredients of sperm); - Valve function (it blocks the out from the bladder during the erection). A nutrition of the prostatic gland happens by means of many small arteries that adhere to the system of the iliac arteries. As the nutrition happens from the big blood vessels of the small pelvis, the worsening of the blood circulation in this area influences on the functioning of the prostatic gland, may cause its inflammation, an increase in size, and other negative symptoms. A benign prostatic hyperplasia is a pathological increase of the glandular tissue of the prostate when lumen of the urinary tract is narrowed and the problems with the urination and natural outflow of the urine are observed. It is believed that the benign prostatic hyperplasia is an age-related disease of men. In some way, it is true. In more than half of the cases, the disease is diagnosed in men at the age of over 45. But the disease may appear in younger men. One of the causes of the development of the benign prostatic hyperplasia is a disorder of the blood circulation in the organs of the small pelvis and congestions in the prostatic gland. Causes of the benign prostatic hyperplasia are also: - Decrease of the testosterone level; - Infectious diseases; - Chronicprostatitis. Most of doctors state that a main cause of the benign prostatic hyperplasia is a hormonal alteration in men. If the correlation of testosterone and estrogen is changed in favor of the female sexual hormones, the control of the prostate cell growth is affected. This way, the glandular tissue may grow and block the urinary tract. Therefore the disease often aggravates in men at the age of over 45 when the concentration of the testosterone drops. Benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment Unfortunately, the medicine does not know how to prevent the disease because the causes of this pathology are unknown yet. But the treatment is successful. The essential goals of the benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment are a reduction of the symptoms in the lower urinary tracts and a prevention of the complications. In case of the weak semiology, a pharmaceutical treatment is applied. Medications from two groups are mainly used: - Beta-blockers cause a relaxation of the muscle fibers of the urinary tracts and their dilation, so that the outflow of the urine is restored. - 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors: hormonal drugs stop the growth of the glandular tissue and control its size. Doctors lately add another group of medications – PDE5 inhibitors. The matter is that BPH is often complicated by the blood circulation disorder in the organs of the small pelvis. Due to this, a man with this diagnosis has a bad erection and a sexual drive is absent. Due to the low sexual activity, the inflammation of the prostatic gland grows. Doctors have proved that the use of Cialis (Tadalafil) as an additional ingredient in the BPH treatment helps to restore the blood circulation in the small pelvis, remove the inflammation of the prostate gland and return a hard erection. Cialis shows a high efficiency in the treatment of the prostatitis and approves itself as an additional ingredient during BPH increasing the efficiency of the therapy by 27%. If the pharmaceutical therapy is ineffective, and the disease symptoms grow, a man is prescribed an operation. A surgery allows to restore the outflow of the urine, remove the symptoms of the disease and delete the excessive glandular tissue. This option is used only if there is a risk of the acute urine retention as a result of the complete block of the urinary tract. In the rest of the cases, the pharmaceutical therapy is less traumatic and a cheap way to treat the BPH, and it is more comfortable in terms of psychology. But to avoid the complications, a man has to visit a urologist and check the prostatic gland on a regular basis. A growth of the glandular tissue does not happen all of a sudden, many symptoms precede this process.
. I have been in discussion with the TENOVUS Choir who have opened our last two Purple Balls. Vicki is being moved to their London choirs and Guildford is due to close on 21st April. I have been petitioned by the 50+ cancer patient members to save the choir as ToC Voices and so am currently seeking a new leader. I met with Vicki and estimate the annual cost to be about £6k (including current £20 per week venue hire), which should qualify for a local community grant as distinct from research so not diluting any funds, plus the members are willing and keen to get out there raising funds by any means themselves. They have already organised their own sub-committee. I will be promoting through the media and am getting airtime on BBC Surrey very soon. This could be a terrific vehicle to spread the work and goals of ToC, so any help you can give re contacts, grants, venue and referrals will be very welcome. The TENOVUS London choirs have been conducting formal clinical trials on the benefits to patients in partnership with the Royal Marsden, and that is one of the reasons Guildford is closing. It was always a satellite under a 3 year corporate sponsorship that ends on 21st April. Colin Roy, Danny John Jules, HRH The Prince of Wales, Macmillan Reception, TENOVUS Choir
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. Having started as an online venture earlier this year, Sprinklez, run by a husband and wife team, has recently expanded into a unit at Heritage Court, Gilchrist Thomas Estate, Blaenavon. Local Blaenavon residents Laura and Gareth Hunt offer a carefully sourced range of quality, themed, personalised gifts and hand crafted bespoke furniture. Laura said “Having worked in the NHS for a number of years, I have always loved interiors and this seemed like the perfect business for me.” “Whilst we have tremendous support locally we have also attracted customers from across south Wales, including Newport, Cwmbran and Merthyr. Our website sales have been going well since July and opening the shop seemed like the natural step to take next especially with the festive shopping season now upon us. Customers can come along themselves and select that extra special gift for someone.” “I believe in offering customers a choice of truly lovely items and gifts which are well curated, keep up with today’s trends and at the same time are affordable. We cater for all occasions, celebrations and seasonal events which means that we are updating our stock and bringing in new items all the time.” The next step for the business is to extend into the upper level of the premises in order to display more of the bespoke furniture range. Gareth said “Our range of stylish furniture is growing constantly and proving very popular. From wooden coffee tables to storage solutions, both indoor and out, our aim is to provide solid pieces that can be made to measure and reflect our ethos of quality, value and uniqueness.” Councillor Alan Jones, Executive Member for Business, Culture, Leisure and Tourism at Torfaen County Borough Council said, “It has been delightful to visit this local family business today here in the heart of the Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Laura and Gareth’s enthusiasm for their new business and attention to detail is fantastic. The growth of small but innovative businesses are the economic life blood of this town and I am sure Sprinklez will go from strength to strength.” Gaynor Wakeling, Business Development Manager, Economy & Business Development at Torfaen County Borough Council said “It’s been a pleasure seeing how Laura and Gareth’s business has grown over recent months having provided support to them in the start up stage of their business, e-commerce and website development. More recently we have also been providing advice on social media and marketing. I wish them all the best for the future in their new premises in Blaenavon.”
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Though it’s right in the city, this eco park feels like it’s miles away from the chaos of it all. Guided activities include hiking along the paths, renting a horse or a four-wheel motorbike, and fishing for trout. Pro tip: Make sure to visit early, as the park doesn’t have lighting and it can get confusing and slightly unsafe after dark.
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Camp Turbo Foot Ascender Hook these mini ascenders from CAMP. Video de Comentarios de Clientes - Maycon Flores - Spanish Customer Video Review Rope Diameter: 8mm - 13 mm Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz) 4.3 out of 5 star average customer rating based on 30 reviews - See all reviews4.3 out of 5 star average customer rating based on 30 reviews - See all reviews Good - 12/05/2017 Reviewer: Josh I got this when I was only doing DRT and it worked great. The rope fed through smoothly and it hardly ever popped out of the cam. It's compact but solid build and does not get in the way while climbing. But now that I'm doing more SRT I had my rope popping out of the cam every few feet and ended up buying the CT foot ascender with a locking cam. GO LEG POWER - 08/22/2017 Reviewer: Jonathan Gear little piece of kit to set up ur favorite rope walking system grabs very nicely and have not notices it causing any plucking of rope fibers and slides well if there is a little weight on the end of the rope. I give it a 4 because it can be kicked off fairly easily but can be locked on with a spare biner if preferred. also arch strap protection seems to wander a bit none of which is a deal breaker for me. Overall good solid product. Bueno - 08/21/2017 Reviewer: Maycon flores Este ascender de pie es muy bueno y fácil de usar Hi 5's all round - 08/20/2017 Reviewer: S. Hart Brilliant piece of gear, one of the best I have brought. Assend with ease, I can't even feel the rope flowing through the camp with the rollers. Do your self a favour don't listen to the wife and buy one.. Awesome - 08/15/2017 Reviewer: BigE Just received this foot ascender and it looks very well made. Haven't tried it but can't wait. I've used the petzl ascender but this one looks and feels better made.
Husqvarna Traditional Small Splitting Axe This small splitting axe from Husqvarna is best suited for basic splitting of "fireplace" wood. The blade is hand forged and made of high quality Swedish steel. This method increases the density of the steel, thereby also improving the axe's durability. Length: 19" Width: 3.0 lbs. - Husqvarna forestry axes may vary in appearance from the product image. 4.3 out of 5 star average customer rating based on 3 reviews4.3 out of 5 star average customer rating based on 3 reviews Very nice - 01/12/2017 Reviewer: Khali industries Very sharp used this for firewood for 3 years and still hasnt gone dull.. Great small firewood axe - 01/13/2016 Reviewer: Ace I bought this axe to keep near my fireplace. Super sharp and works great for what I needed it for. I liked it then broke it - 12/31/2015 Reviewer: Todd Gorham I broke it which I would think would have been harder to do. A glancing blow bounced into another piece of wood and cracked the thin metal that goes around the handle. Perfect for light duty kindling processing.
Local 12 displaced after fire at Prosser apartments Twelve people were displaced by a fire at Prosser Gardens Apartments, 900 Alexander Court, early Sunday morning, said Capt. Seth Johnson of the Prosser Fire District 3 in a news release. Upon arrival around 4 a.m., firefighters found heavy smoke coming from an attic and flames at the rear of one of the apartments, Johnson said. Responders were able to get the attic fire under control around 5:25 a.m., after residents were evacuated. Four apartments had heavy water damage. One woman was taken to the hospital, but later was released, said Jeanne Jelke, executive director of the American Red Cross Benton-Franklin Chapter. Responders had to cut power to the complex, so a temporary shelter was set up at Housel Middle School, where seven residents stayed Sunday evening, Jelke said.No information about the cause of the fire was given. But Jelke said she was worried about the impact from the fire to the nonprofit helping victims. “We are hoping that our compassionate community will again rise to the occasion and make donations locally to our disaster relief fund,” Jelke said. Those wishing to help can drop donations off at 7202 W. Deschutes Ave., Kennewick, call 509-783-6195 or go to.
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The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea (Greek: Καπνικαρέα) is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens. The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea or just Kapnikarea (Greek: Καπνικαρέα) is a Greek Orthodox church and one of the oldest churches in Athens... It appears that the Kapnikarea church may have originally been the katholikon of a monastery. Presently, the building is formed by a complex of three different units attached together; these units were built in succession: a) the largest south church dedicated to the Presentation of Mary to the Temple, b) the chapel of St Barbara on the northern side; and c) the exonarthex with the propylon to the west. The larger of the two churches, the south one, is a domed complex, cross-in-square, has been dated to just after the middle of the 11th century. The church is located in the center of the modern city of Athens, right in the middle of the high-traffic shopping area of Ermou street, at the edge of the Plaka district.
I have three days in Montreal and would like to know what are the essential and a little more hidden places to discover?). Two smaller hidden streets which have great restaurants: Rue Prince Arthur and Rue Duluth. Other options: Casino de Montréal, Chinatown, Place des arts, Underground City (which is basically stores). Not bad for three days. :) Mentioned in this answer: as some of the coolest bars and cafes. There are literally endless amounts of amazing/unique spots to check out, however I'll suggest some of my favorites: Food If I was in Montreal for three days, I would prioritize brunch as a meal. Montreal has a big brunch culture and there are so many spots that do brunch justice. Of all the brunch restaurants though, these are my top three: Restaurant L'Avenue If I had to pick a favourite Montreal restaurant, it would be L'avenue! L'avenue is arguably the best brunch restaurant in Montreal, with brunch being served everyday all the way till 4pm! Brunch culture is big in Montreal, and L'avenue is definitely at the center of it all. The food is amazing, fun, and just hits the spot every time. I would recommend ordering anyone of the complete breakfast options or any of the eggs benedict options! Also the decor/vibe of the restaurant is quite energetic and cool! Another great thing about L'avenue is that it's located on Mont-Royal street, which is considered the heart of "the plateau" district, which is known for being a lively, cultural, artistic, and cool neighbourhood. On the weekends, be prepared to wait in line (but it's totally worth it)! (I wasn't too hungry when I went to L'avenue on this day, so i ordered the smallest meal I could, but still had trouble finishing it. And yes, that is a mini-bowl of nutella!) Fabergé Restaurant Faberge adds it's own spin to brunch, usually serving creative takes on classic brunch fare. Like, L'avenue, the restaurant has a cool vibe and will definitely put a smile on your face. Brunch here is always a treat and is available everyday! The this Japanese restaurant always has a long-line outside its doors as it is one of the city's most popular ethnic restaurants. And SO delicious!!! I recommend getting there either just as the restaurant opens or half an hour before it closes to avoid waiting in line for too long. Depending on what you're in the mood for, you can find a lot of great restaurants from different cuisines. A few more suggestions are: Dolcetto&Co., Restaurant au Pied de Cochon, and Garde Manger. Bars Montreal has some of the coolest bars I've ever been to. Here are a list of ones I recommend: Big in Japan Bar This is by far my favourite bar in the entire world. It's also one of those secret spots and is discovered usually via word of mouth, which adds to it's charm. I don't want to elaborate too much because once you enter, the bar just speaks for itself. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Baldwin Barmacie, SUWU, La Distillerie, Apt. 200, Philemon Bar, Mme Lee, St Sulpice St, Dominion Square Tavern are all bars that i would also recommend. Cafes Kitsuné, Arts Café, Cafe Aunja, Café Neve, Café Parvis, Pikolo Espresso Bar, Olive et Gourmando are all great coffee/pastry places that you can tuck into if you need a break from the cold weather! Mentioned in this answer:
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We all know that sometimes life doesn’t exactly live up to our expectations. You come to realise that you have to enjoy the good times and work through the bad. Yet, sometimes when you are in the eye of the storm it’s really hard to see past the clouds. I myself am going through some changes in my life. As a positive person I try to keep my spirits up but like everyone I could always use a little reminder that things will eventually work out, and that is just what the experience of these little handmade worlds do. Some days comfort is the key to functioning like a proper human being. I know your thoughts instantly go to donuts or chocolate (or maybe that’s just me) but this time it’s Dutch designer and illustrator Kim Welling, who has decided to make our days happier with her Instant Comfort Pocket Box. A set of handmade 3D illustrations collected inside small pocket size boxes with comforting words like: ‘everything will be ok’, you look wonderful today’ or ‘you can do it!’. The small size enables you to carry around these handmade worlds, so you can always pull this little treasure out of your pocket and instantly feel better! If you’d like to talk to some people who will lift your spirits by talking brand give us a call. Cassandra Gill Director of Design. 2 Comments can you buy these?! I know they are so beautiful that who wouldn’t want to buy one…or more. You will find Kim Welling’s Instant Comfort Pocket Box at
Delaney Ann Prins - 2019 AIB Top 20 Finalist Delaney Ann Prins was born and raised in New Mexico and moved to Holland, Michigan when she got married. She graduated from Hope College and raised three children in Holland, where she has enjoyed the Tulip Time Festival since she first attended in 1966. She spent over 20 years as a librarian at the Herrick District Library and has since been a part of various organizations. She is currently president of the AAUW Holland Chapter, the photographer for the Big Red Quilt Guild, and a HASP member. Prins is also involved in Holland Friends of Art and participates in three book clubs. Prins’ piece, “Orange is the Best in Holland,” was inspired by her awe of Holland’s beautiful tulips. She has attended the Tulip Time Festival for over 50 years and is still amazed each year with the beauty of the tulips. Prins states, “Each year there are new varieties, new colors and new color combinations. I never tire of painting tulips and the surrounding scenes of the Lake Macatawa, DeZwaan Windmill, tulip lanes, pocket parks, churches, old homes and gardens. What a beautiful place to live and enjoy the beauty of tulips especially after a long, grey winter!”
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Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services 7-104 Education North Building Faculty of Education, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G5 Phone: (780) 492-4909 [email protected] Stay up-to-date with fYrefly, like our Facebook page. Or visit us in person at: 5-188, 5th floor Education North Building There are many ways that you can become involved with Calgary Camp fYrefly as a volunteer, donor, or community supporter – if you are interested in more information about the Calgary Camp, please contact the coordinator at [email protected]. For information about Camp fYrefly Saskatchewan, please visit their website. If you have questions or would like to know more about volunteer, sponsorship, or donation opportunities, please email planning committee co-chair, Tony Bidulka, at [email protected]. If you have questions or would like to know more about volunteer, sponsorship, or donation opportunities at Camp fYrefly Ontario at [email protected].
Removing carbon dioxide from an air stream Photo by Evan Krape May 17, 2019 UD engineers develop a fuel cell system that helps environment Someday, we all might drive zero-emission cars. To get there, engineers are working to develop renewable energy solutions, such as fuel cells, that are clean and cost-effective. A team of engineers at the University of Delaware is among the 40 awardees of the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) OPEN2018, and has been awarded $1,979,998 in funding to build a fuel cell system fabricated with inexpensive catalysts and structural materials, which is consequently cheaper and more practical than existing fuel cell systems. The team includes Shimshon Gottesfeld, an adjunct professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with three decades of experience leading fuel cell technology projects, Yushan Yan, Distinguished Engineering Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Brian P. Setzler, a postdoctoral associate in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. “This is becoming a leading center for fuel cell technology and electrochemistry,” said Gottesfeld. Fuel cells, which convert fuel chemical energy directly into electricity, are promising renewable energy technologies, especially for transportation applications where they secure long range per tank full of fuel and short refueling time. However, fuel cells often use pricy platinum catalysts and expensive hardware materials. UD engineers have developed a fuel cell technology that uses cheaper catalysts and structural components, but these, so called hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cells have a limitation. They cannot use direct supply of ambient air, because the carbon dioxide in the air reduces their performance. An efficient and cost-effective way to generate a CO2-free air stream, would open the door for wide introduction of this desirable fuel cell technology. To address this challenge, the UD team is developing a simple and cost effective cell serving as “electrochemical pump,” capable of removing carbon dioxide from a stream of ambient air. “This carbon dioxide problem has been with us for long enough, and we decided to turn the problem on its head and make it into a solution,” said Yan. The team is taking advantage of the carbon dioxide poisoning mechanism in a hydroxide exchange membrane cell, using a similar cell as an “electrochemical pump” of CO2 which is introduced upstream of the fuel cell stack. The electrochemical pump removes very efficiently carbon dioxide from the stream of ambient air needed by the fuel cell stack. In the electrochemical pump, air CO2 is current-driven (“pumped”) across the cell membrane and released back to air on the other side of the cell. “Once we free ourselves from the traditional hydrogen/air cell architecture, an optimized electrochemical pump can be very compact and effective,” said Setzler. The team is scheduled to demonstrate by the end of the project a system comprising an electrochemical pump and an alkaline membrane fuel cell stack, approximating a prototype. Beyond generation of a CO2-free air stream for use by a fuel cell stack, electrochemical pumping of CO2 could be useful in a number of other systems targeting CO2 removal and capture. Have a UDaily story idea? Members of the press
We read about a product, we read its reviews and then the most sceptical mind does an analogy of the closest matching products generally. But, the fickle mind of human still keeps the doubts alive about a product. Especially when it’s about a pharmaceutical product. Likewise, the drug for the treatment of ED — Kamagra found its way to reach the western pharmaceutical market. Many rested their faith in this drug and few impeached the effectiveness. Both kinds of people are fair on their part but ignorance holds a big misconception when it comes to evaluating a medicinal product. For those who don’t have enough knowledge about Kamagra must know about the in-and-out of the product. Also, the fact can’t be denied that doctors unrestrictedly endorse the medicine for the treatment of ED. Firstly, how can being a layman can impeach a drug which has been approved by the pharmaceutical approval department? Yeah! Kamagra is approved by the reputed and recognised body like FDA. The Composition Factor of Kamagra A prime ingredient of a medicinal product is its nucleus. In the case of Kamagra, Sildenafil Citrate plays the role of an active ingredient. This potent ingredient is the sole formulation which works effectively on any kind of sexual disorder. FDA endorsed and formally approves Sildenafil Citrate. This compound exudes the required chemicals in the human system which kicks into the blood vessels promptly. This effect widens the walls of the arteries to augment the blood flow into the penis region. And, more blood flow means an extension of the life of any body organ. The promoted blood flow in the penile region results in a healthy erection of the penis and restores virility in the man. That means any medicine which holds Sildenafil Citrate as the prime ingredient is ought to be effective on any kind of sexual disorder. The Expert’s Voice Backs Kamagra Many medical practitioners from Asia showed the generosity to step up and tried to publicize many unbiased opinions about Kamagra. The ED-drug Kamagra, being manufactured in India, Asia sometimes gets misconstrued as a below-par medicine. But, the experts, both from Asia and Europe debunked these conceptions and strongly supported Kamagra and enunciated many other positive facts About Kamagra in multiple press-conferences. Moreover, the veteran doctors addressed the ED-patients and even gave a pep talk to boost up the morals of the ailing individuals.
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Scheda insegnamento Docente Elena Fabbri Moduli Elena Fabbri (Modulo 1) Silvia Franzellitti (Modulo 2) Crediti formativi 6 SSD BIO/09 25/02/2019 al 05/06/2019 Orario delle lezioni (Modulo 2) dal 04/03/2019 al 07/06/2019 Anno Accademico 2018/2019 Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire At the end of the course students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physiological mechanisms (at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels) through which animals - including humans - can adapt to changes in temperature, pH, osmolarity, water scarcity, etc. in the surrounding environment. On the other hand, students will know the limits of adaptation, thus being able to evaluate the risks related to climate changes. Students will have the ability to integrate knowledge and formulate hypothesis, and clearly communicate their achievements. Programma/Contenuti Temperature: biochemical and physiological effects on animals; regulation of thermal biology; molecular basis of thermal adaptation. Ocean Acidification: biochemical and physiological effects of pH variations on animals; molecular basis of pH adaptation Drought and salinity: animal water balance and osmoregulation; adaptation in terrestrial and aquatic environments; molecular basis of osmotic adaptation. Physiological and molecular limits of adaptation; climate change adverse effects on animal and human health. Testi/Bibliografia Scientific papers and reviews. Textbook: Environmental Physiology of Animals. Ed Blackwell. Willmer, Stone and Johnston Metodi didattici Frontal lessons Modalità di verifica dell'apprendimento The final examination wants to evaluate that students met the teaching objectives: know the principles of homeostasis and the physiological mechanisms through which animals adapt to climate changes and the strategies for coping with environmental changes. The exam (written) deals with specific questions on different topics: students will be asked to answer in a pertinent and synthetic manner, eventually using sketches and drawings. Strumenti a supporto della didattica Power point slides; scientific papers and reviews Orario di ricevimento Consulta il sito web di Elena Fabbri Consulta il sito web di Silvia Franzellitti
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Demi Lovato is a singer and actress perhaps best known for her role in the Camp Rock films. She also sang Let It Go, the very successful song from the Disney film Frozen. Who is Demi Lovato, how old is she, when is her birthday, how tall is she and what is her background? Demetria Devonne Lovato, known to her friends and fans as Demi, was born on August 20, 1992. She is 26 years old and 5ft 3in (162cm) tall. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her father, Patrick Lovato, was an engineer and musician and her mother, Dianna De La Garza (nee Dianna Lee Smith), was a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and country music singer. They divorced just before Demi’s second birthday and she was raised by her mother in Dallas, Texas. She got her first big acting role as Angela on the children’s television series Barney & Friends. As a result of bullying she chose to be home schooled, and she has been an active anti-bullying campaigner in recent years. Why is Demi Lovato famous and what is her occupation? Demi is a singer and actor and former Disney child star. She is good friends with the Jonas brothers, Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez. What is Demi Lovato’s net worth? Demi’s net worth is estimated to be around US$33 million. How much does Demi Lovato earn? Demi’s income varies from year to year. She makes a large portion of her income through touring and is estimated to earn over US$100,000 per show. As a judge on American X Factor she was paid $2 million per season. Her YouTube channel gets an average 2 million views per day which generates around $4,000 per day (US$1.5 million a year). How much does Demi Lovato weigh? Demi reportedly weighs 58kg which is 9 stone 2lbs. Where does Demi Lovato live? Demi recently purchased a $8.3 million house in Laurel Canyon in the Hollywood Hills. Unfortunately, in February 2017 there was a landslide very close to the house and it is currently being assessed to ensure that the property is still safe. Who is Demi Lovato dating, who has she dated in the past and why did they break up? Demi is currently dating mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Guilherme Vasconcelos. Previously, she has reportedly been in relationships with Miley Cyrus’ brother Trace Cyrus, Joe Jonas, Wilmer Valderrama and Luke Rockhold. What are Demi Lovato’s biggest songs and albums, how many number ones does she have, what are they, how many albums has she sold worldwide? Demi has released 6 albums: Don’t Forget (2008), Here We Go Again (2009), Unbroken (2011), Demi (2013), Confident (2015) and Tell Me You Love Me (2017). Here We Go Again was her most successful album, reaching number 1 in the US and selling 514,000 copies. Sorry Not Sorry was the first single from her sixth album, Tell Me You Love Me. This has been her most successful single, reaching number 6 in the US and number 9 in the UK. She is also well known for singing Let It Go from the Disney film Frozen. While this song only reached number 38 in the US charts, it spent twenty weeks on the chart. What record label is Demi Lovato signed to? Demi started her own record label, Safehouse Records, in 2015 with Nick Jonas and their manager Phil McIntyre. What TV shows has Demi Lovato been on, what roles did she play? Demi Lovato started out as a child star on shows such as Barney & Friends, then played Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock and Sonny in Disney’s Sonny with a Chance from 2009 until 2011. In 2012 Lovato joined the judging panel of the US version of The X Factor alongside Simon Cowell and Britney Spears. She returned to acting in 2013 in the musical series Glee, playing waitress Dani in season five. What happened between Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez? Demi and Selena Gomez have had a turbulent friendship since they met and became best friends on the set of Barney & Friends as children. They stayed close friends throughout their childhood but drifted apart in 2010 when Demi was alleged to have become jealous of Selena’s close friendship with Miley Cyrus. Later that year, Selena was very supportive when Demi entered rehab, and they returned to being best friends. In the summer of 2014 Demi unfollowed Selena on Twitter and Instagram before again making up a few months later. If you have a story you want to tell send it to UNILAD via [email protected]
At just 22 years of age, Chelsea Court Place’s Head Chef, Alex Morte, is among the very best elderly care chefs in the country. The youngest ever NACC National Chef of the Year in 2016, Alex has entered the care industry early on in his career and has an ambition to bring more ambitious, young chefs into the sector. His Italian partner inspired his particular love for Italian cookery and baking but whatever cuisine he’s working with, his focus is on quality, fresh ingredients and seasonal menus. In summer expect beautiful salads and seafood; in winter, rich, wholesome stews and braises, served with confit or roasted and glazed root vegetables. In Alex’s kitchen, the chefs work with fresh menus, ingredients and dishes on a daily basis. It’s a big challenge creating amazing dining from scratch each day, but it means his diners are excited and engaged for a new experience at each mealtime - often the highlight of the day at Chelsea Court. Alex’s Winter Recipe Slow braised Ox cheek & stout casserole with horseradish & parlsey dumplings by Alex Morte: Try his recipe in your Care home as it combines different flavour layers for your residents to enjoy. With so much achieved already, it can be hard to find a new goal to aim for. In the future, Alex would love to help train and develop more chefs to reach their potential in elderly care. Asked for his chef role models, Alex points to charismatic, Michelin-starred Tom Kerridge, whose similarly unfussed, ingredient-forward style set a new standard for pub cooking at the 2 Michelin starred Hand and Flowers pub. Alex firmly believes that elderly care cooking can become just as vibrant and aspirational.
On June 14, United Way of Racine County President Rodney Prunty and Board Chair Rebecca Mason presented the Chairman’s Award, two Volunteer of the Year awards, and certificates for United Way’s top 10 most generous organizations. Award Recipients: - Diane Ruffo Volunteer of the Year—Health, Education, Financial Stability - Pat Bohon Volunteer of the Year—Live United - Tom Marry Chairman’s Award Top 10 Most Generous Companies: - 10. We Energies - 9. Johnson Outdoors, Inc. - 8. Educators Credit Union - 7. Andis Company - 6. Johnson Financial Group - 5. Twin Disc, Inc. - 4. InSinkErator - 3. CNH Industrial - 2. Modine Manufacturing Company - 1. SC Johnson © 2019 United Way of Racine County Website by: OneEach Technologies
Owls Celebrate Early and Often Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Before the game even began against Troy, FAU celebrated the duration of Justin Davis’ and Brett Royster’s careers as it was the last home game for seniors. At halftime, FAU unveiled a new mascot, complete with a redone costume. And after the game, after fans serenaded Troy University players with “Na, Na, Na, Hey, Hey, Goodbye”, the Owls celebrated once more. Fans ran onto the court to ring the victory bell as FAU trounced Troy 77-60 and ensured itself a bid in post-season play. “I think this might be the happiest I’ve ever been in my life, by far,” said senior Brett Royster. “We’ve come a long way. This season’s been special from beginning to end and obviously it’s not over yet but for it to end on our home court like this is a special moment for all of us.” The win grants FAU a spot in the NIT tournament should the Owls falter in Hot Springs, Arkansas next week in the Sun Belt Conference tournament, a tournament in which FAU will have a bye week, and the best record. “To win the Sun Belt Championship as a sophomore, I guess, would be expecting a lot from here on out,” said sophomore guard Ray Taylor “but it’s just tremendous to know all the hard work has paid off. When you lace ‘em up, the first goal is win the conference.” The game was never close, with FAU landing 9 three pointers, including 4 from Shavar Richardson, making his first start of the season. Richardson rewarded head coach Mike Jarvis’s decision to start him with a career-high 19 points. Early in the game Taylor found a cutting Pablo Bertone who made a difficult reverse layup before tumbling into a group of FAU cheerleaders, making the score 26-13 with under 6 minutes to play in the first half. In a night filled with celebrations and the end of Brett Royster’s career in Boca Raton, Royster could remember little. “Everything was just a blur. I kept having Ray all over me, hugging me,” said Royster. Do you have something to say? Submit your comments below If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a gravatar.
Record number of Near Earth asteroids discovered Richard Wainscoat (left) and Marco Micheli study one of the near-Earth asteroids found on January 29. The asteroid is the roundish dot near Wainscoat’s finger. photo by Karen Teramura near-Earth asteroids found on January 29. The asteroid is the roundish dot near Wainscoat’s finger. photo by Karen Teramura A new record was set on 29 January 2011 when the science team operating a new prototype telescope discovered not one Near-Earth Asteroid, not two, but nineteen in a single night! “This record number of discoveries shows that PS1 is the world’s most powerful telescope for this kind of study,” said Nick Kaiser, head of the Pan-STARRS project. One of the most difficult jobs astronomers have in outreach is encouraging spending in asteroid discovery programs, to give us sufficient warning of any potential asteroids that will collide with Earth, while avoiding the temptation to whip up false panic. The risk of a catastrophic event is as real as it’s likelihood is low. We need to be prepared, but we don’t need to be afraid. As it happens, successfully completing the massive surveys needed to map all asteroids will solve the issue neatly. We will know of all possible risks far enough in advance to be able to take action, and the knowledge that we can save ourselves will prevent wide-scale terror. This is one of the goals of the University of Hawaii’s Pan-STARRS project. With the assistance of a consortium of private and government research institutes, they have built the PS1 telescope on Mount Haleakala in Hawaii as a prototype for the final system (PS4). Each of the finished telescopes will be 1.8 meter Richey-Chretien f/4 reflectors, equipped with the world’s most powerful digital cameras. The huge CCD detectors in these cameras will have a resolution of 1.4 GigaPixels, and measure 40 centimeters square. The complete unit will have a field of view of three degrees, equivalent to six full moons in a row. This wide field of view combined with the extreme resolution of the camera allows each telescope to scan the entire sky very rapidly. By comparing images of any region taken a short time apart, asteroids can easily be spotted. The new record is an astounding achievement, and a valuable early step to building a complete map of all potential hazards to the planet. Record number of Near Earth asteroids discovered — No Comments
ST. PARIS – Village council earlier this month tabled discussions regarding potential walkways from the village to Graham Local Schools. During a Jan. 19 council meeting, resident Brenda Cook spoke about the Safe Routes to School program and said she wanted to see if the village could receive federal funding to help the village get a multi-use path from the village to the middle school. She mentioned the Safe Routes to School National Conference, which will be held on April 5-7 in Columbus, and asked to send Village Administrator Joe Sampson to the conference. During the Feb. 1 meeting, mayor Joe Reneer said council asked Cook if she would be willing to go to the conference since she has done a lot of the footwork. He added Cook agreed to be council’s liaison for the convention. Cook said she met with the school district recently and they were working on a travel plan for the Ohio Department of Transportation. Speaking on the price of attending the conference, Cook said it would cost $450 in addition to gas mileage and lodging. After discussion about the cost of the conference, council decided to table any action to find out more information about what the school district will contribute toward the expense. Administrator discusses lead testing In response to extensive news coverage on lead in water, Sampson said situations in Sebring, Ohio, and Flint, Mich., were more complicated than what is reported. He also reiterated that the village tests for lead in water and this is not an issue for the village. As a precautionary measure, Sampson said the village is going to perform a test to check the corrosiveness of the water. If there was lead in the water this test would tell if there is enough for it to be an issue. “We’ve done that test a long time ago, we passed with flying colors,” Sampson said. “I want to pull it again to make sure everybody knows that we don’t have lead in our water, we’re OK.” Our Town Update During the mayor’s notes portion of the meeting, Reneer read the winter newsletter from Our Town St. Paris outlining some of the major events that will take place this year. The letter stated the farmer’s market will begin May 6 between 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 135 W. Main St. The farmer’s market will take place every Friday until Oct. 14. Flower barrels will be planted in May and a garage sale day will be held June 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Our Town St. Paris annual meeting will be held June 27 with the location of the meeting to be announced. Christmas in the Village will be held on Dec. 3. During the meeting, Sampson said Our Town asked council for permission to hold a light parade with antique tractors and cars. After council discussed a potential route for the parade, they unanimously approved preliminary plans for the parade. Our Town St. Paris will hold their next meeting on Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in the council room at the municipal building. In other action: •Sampson said notices for job openings in the street department and water/sewer department will be posted next week and the village will accept applications until the end of February. •Council was informed that no bids were received for the sale of property located at 9746 W. U.S. Highway 36. Nick Walton can be reached at 937-652-1331 Ext. 1777 or on Twitter @UDCWalton.
COLDWATER – Mechanicsburg’s greatest baseball season ever came to an end on Saturday as the Indians lost to Minster, 13-2, in a Division IV regional semifinal. August Boehnlein had 5 RBI for Minster, which led, 9-1, by the fourth inning. For the Indians, Brooks Tom had a double and an RBI and Blake Sadowski was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Lane Casey took the loss for Mechanicsburg, which finishes at 21-8 overall. “What an incredible journey for our baseball team this year,” said Mechanicsburg Coach Bryan Eyink. “It was a great experience to have the opportunity we had this spring. Winning our first district title in school history is something that these kids will always remember. It was nice to have the community rally around us the past several weeks. “I’m so proud of our kids,” he added. “Nobody expected them to do what they were able to do this spring. They will keep their heads up and continue to build on the growth that was made this season.”
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Russia lists Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as foreign agents In a tit-for-tat move, Russia's Justice Ministry listed Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as foreign agents. Here's why. USA TODAY MOSCOW – Russia’s Justice Ministry has listed Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as foreign agents, a move that could see them lose their reporting credentials in the Russian parliament. The move announced on Tuesday. More: Russian president Putin signs foreign agent media law to match U.S. action More: The four people charged so far in Russia investigation After the committee that governs Capitol Hill access for broadcast journalists withdrew credentials for RT last week, the Russian parliament vowed also to bar access for media organizations listed as foreign agents. The lower chamber of the Russian parliament is expected to adopt the ban later this week. Join the Nation's Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs This conversation is moderated according to USA TODAY's community rules. Please read the rules before joining the discussion.
Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Washington will play for the national championship. USA TODAY Sports Ohio State had been considered a lock for the College Football Playoff ever since it beat Michigan — then ranked No. 3 — in double overtime on Nov. 26. The Buckeyes’ résumé was strong, with three top-10 wins and its only loss on the road to top-10 Penn State. But the committee’s love for Ohio State extended into it passing the eye test overwhelmingly, despite a shaky and inconsistent passing game. And the fact that it was not and would not be a conference champion. What’s frustrating about Sunday’s Playoff semifinal pairings is that the Buckeyes’ résumé — which had holes in it worth poking at and having a robust discussion about — did get compared head-to-head to that of Penn State, the team that beat them and finished just outside the top four at No. 5, but not as much as it should have. The fourth and final spot of the Playoff should have been between the Buckeyes and the Nittany Lions. CFP selection committee chairman Kirby Hocutt said those two teams were compared to one another — and the committee was "incredibly impressed” by Penn State — but that the committee has felt for a number of weeks that Ohio State was simply a better team that Penn State. “I will say that Penn State significantly enhanced their position in our conversations after their victory over Wisconsin and the performance we saw last night as they won the Big Ten Championship,” Hocutt said Sunday afternoon. Still, it’s a hard pill to swallow for both Nittany Lions fans and also those who believe in the value of conference championships. Penn State finished the season by reeling off nine consecutive wins and winning the Big Ten championship by beating Wisconsin in a thrilling come-from-behind win on Saturday night. The committee consists of 12 people; the human aspect and the subjectivity that comes along with it is part of the process. Committee members inherently value different parts of the CFP criteria differently, but they should be taking into consideration a team’s growth through the season — even if a team suffered two September losses. They are charged with choosing the four best teams that will ideally set up two competitive semifinal games on Dec. 31. There’s a reason to pick teams that appear to be peaking and healthy at the right time: They should play at their highest level in the postseason. But what would have been the most fascinating decision — comparing Penn State to Ohio State, and allowing the tiebreaking criteria such as head-to-head results and conference titles to really come into play against a strong strength of schedule and the eye test — wasn’t what the fourth and final spot came down to because it didn’t have to. The CFP committee gave itself a buffer. That buffer came in the form of Washington. By (rightfully) docking and criticizing the Huskies for their weak nonconference schedule, the committee was able to separate Ohio State from Washington, and emphasize how close the separation was between Washington and Michigan (last week) and Washington and Penn State (now). That meant that the question of Ohio State vs. Penn State never truly needed to be answered. Even though one was the conference champion of the league the committee felt was the strongest in college football — and beat the other when the two actually played. Which is too bad. THE BEST OF WEEK 14 Join the Nation's Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs This conversation is moderated according to USA TODAY's community rules. Please read the rules before joining the discussion.
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Almost all grown up! By the age of 12, children can do most adult activities! Whether it’s taking their first steps on the snow, learning to snowboard, perfecting their technique or tackling the moguls in the snowpark, the resort’s ski school instructors are on hand to accompany your pre-teen/teen every step of the way. A vast array of other activities are also available for them: discovery sessions, thrills and spills, pushing back their limits or taking time to relax – they’ll be spoilt for choice! Here’s a round-up of activities available for your young adventurers (or not so adventurous adventurers!): Zip-lines Flying has always been a childhood dream ... And Val Thorens is the only place where you can fulfill them, alone or in pair ! - Fly to-wo-by-two on the BEE ! The double zip-line starts at the end of Moutiere Chairlift, and ends up at the heart of the resort, in Place Caron. Children from 14 years old, and taller than 1.40m Accesible to skier and pedestrians Further information on the dedicated page "Bee Flying" - Come aboard the new Maurienne-Tarentaise shuttle which flies through the air like an eagle ! Accesible to children, weight minimum : 40kg Skiers only, access by the Bouchet chairlift Further information on the dedicated page "The Tyrolienne" Children torchlit ski descent Children will be acting, with an electric torchlight, as the famous « red jumpers » ski instructors during their traditionnal torchlit descent. Every wednesdays during school holidays Information and reservations direclty at the ESF Ski School ! Ice Karting It’s a funny activity to enjoy with friends or family, and great for trying out the sensations of sliding around on the ice for the first time ! From 7 years old, Further information on the activity's dedicated page Ice Karting. Ice Climbing Get your fill of thrill and awe by discovering (or rediscovering!) the frozen waterfall climb at Val Thorens in family ! Accompanied by professionals who will teach you how to use ice axes and crampons, you will share unforgettable moments in a majestic and unspoilt setting. Further information : Evolution 2, L'Office de la Montagne, La Maison des Guides et de la Montagne. Sports Center Spending the day one the slopes is not enough for your teens ? You are looking for some activities to make the most of this bad weather day ? In Val Thorens' Sports Center, there's no time to be bored ! From tennis, to fitness, squash, ping-pong and swimming pool, as well as basketball or futball ... Whatever your needs and desires, there is an activity waiting for you in our Center ! Further information : Sports Center
ECL Finance Ltd, the non-banking financial arm of Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd, has backed a bunch of projects of Mumbai-based developer Rohan Lifescapes. Mint reported that the firm has put in Rs 300 crore (around $44.25 million) through debt to take control of a part of stock across four projects of the realtor in South Mumbai. The report said the investor intends to sell the inventory at a discounted price through its own channel partners and brokers. The proceeds would be used by the developer to finish ongoing residential projects. “The idea is to provide solution-centric investment to mid-sized and small developers to help them pace up sales velocity and project delivery in the current scenario. This is a capital plus value add route of investing,” the report quoted Ramashrya Yadav, chief executive, real estate practice, ECL Finance. He said by taking control of a portion of the inventory, the lender is also, to some extent, ensuring that the execution is on schedule and the delivery on time. Debt capital from NBFCs and private lenders has been the main source of funding for real estate players. Slow sales and a cash flow crunch have forced realtors to go for multiple rounds of financing, mostly to take out an existing lender and use the rest of the capital to finish projects. Edelweiss has been an active player in the real estate space and is considered one of the biggest refinancing institutions by industry experts. Other firms that have continued to back the sector include Altico Capital, Xander Finance and Piramal Fund Management. Piramal Fund has come up with several new products suitable for the changing needs of realtors given the way industry has taken shape over the last couple of years. Edelweiss has also backed projects of North-based developers such as BCC Infrastructure and Saya Homes. It has also backed Chennai-based privately held developer Landmark Housing Projects through non-convertible debentures besides making a small investment in another Chennai-based realtor VGN. Capital flow in the real estate sector has somewhat slowed down in the first nine months of 2016. The realty space attracted a total of $2.57 billion, down 41% compared with last year, across private debt and equity, in the first nine months of the year, according to VCCEdge, the data research platform of News Corp VCCircle. Of the total, debt formed as much as 84%, showing how realtors are banking on private debt capital to run their business as pure equity-driven deals slide and banks remain wary of lending to the sector. Like this report? Sign up for our daily newsletter to get our top reports.
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In the run-up to the “big day”, and no, I don't mean the Royal Wedding… the “big data day” that’s happening on May 25th, I thought I’d take a look at some different tactics companies are taking in a bid to keep us on their databases and which ones have caught my interest. BMW has taken to the good old postal system to try and stand out from the GDPR noise in our email inboxes. Their campaign, “Are you in?” is eye-catching and not only outlines the value of staying connected (exclusive offers, competitions, the first look at new concept cars) but provides a handy tear-off to post back to their HQ or URL link to use online. Incentive or bribery? I’m not sure, but a certain online furniture retailer is offering £100 off my next purchase, should I confirm their use of my data. It was the first I’d seen of this tactic and ever the bargain hunter, it worked and I opted in. Some brands are skirting around the topic by not actually mentioning the data protection act in their email. For example, the restaurant ‘Smith of Smithfields’ in London are using the party line: “Want to be a VIP? We’re transferring to a new database so make sure you leave your details so you can keep hearing from us. We’d hate for you to miss out.” Once again, the fear of loss worked and I expect the red carpet roll out on my next visit! I understand that GDPR is a serious topic and one that we are definitely not taking lightly, however, it seems many brands have adopted the same lingo and it’s a getting a little repetitive. “On May 25th, 2018 EU data protection laws are changing. From this date on, we will not be able to contact you about the latest (insert company name) information unless you have chosen to stay informed. Please let us know that you consent to us contacting you by clicking on the button below.” Digiday, however, have taken a much more straightforward approach in explaining that their privacy policy has changed, and here’s a quick overview, in plain English…. In line with these new standards, we've updated our privacy policy (which you can read in full here) to provide greater transparency around how we collect and use your data. The key points, in plain English: • We collect your data, such as email address and other details mostly related to your profession or company, to provide you with access to our news, events and other programs. • We will never share your information without your explicit permission. • We honor your right to privacy and will comply with your wishes to remove your data from our systems. What I like about all the above approaches is that we, as consumers, are given a choice. On the other hand, the benefit to brands is that they will now have an active and engaged audience to market to. As a marketer, I’ll be interested to see what impact this has on open rates and the email marketing industry as a whole. In summary, when it comes to asking customers to opt back in, my advice is to be human in your approach, to highlight the value the consumer will gain from being on your database, and what they will miss out on by not subscribing. For any advice on what else you need to be aware of or if you have left your GDPR tasks to the last minute, speak to one of our team. As a minimum, all Venn clients have been advised to add a cookie notification to the site and update privacy and cookie policies. Adding copy around forms to define how data will be used/retained/distributed is also recommended and ensure you have a way of deleting records from your CRM. See you on the other side! We think great things happen when bravery meets strategy.
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Dr Kathryn Sutherland Associate Professor, Centre for Academic Development Faculty contact Victoria Business School, Architecture & Design, Law - Research Areas: - Academic development Early career academic experiences - [email protected] - Phone: 04 4635795 - Room 106, 10 Waiteata Road Background Kathryn returned to CAD in 2016 after nearly six years as Associate Dean (Students, Learning & Teaching) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She coordinates the Victoria Early Career Academic Programme (VECAP), designed to support early career academics with establishing their academic careers, building supportive peer and mentoring networks, and developing their teaching and research. Kathryn also coordinates the Ako in Action programme, partnering students and academics to work together on teaching development and design. Kathryn's research mainly focuses on the experiences of and support for early career academic staff, and she has received several awards for both her research and teaching. She is available to supervise PhD students in the following broad areas: - early career academic experiences - academic development as a field of research and practice - civic engagement and service learning - work-integrated learning and/or employability. Grants and Awards Grants - 2019 Teaching and Learning Circles: Developing reflective practice and enhancing teaching culture. $9,981. (Ako Aotearoa Central Hub Fund Research Grant) - 2017: Learning and Teaching Research Fund: “Learning from early adopters: Sustainable change towards high-impact pedagogies” ($7000) - 2017: OLT National Teaching Fellowship project, external evaluator and international advisory team member: ”Making Connections: Future-proofing the generalist Bachelor of Arts”. (AUD$5000) - 2014: Learning & Teaching Development Fund Research Grant: “Developing the graduate attributes and employability skills of BA students through internship placements” ($20,000) - 2012: Learning & Teaching Development Fund Grant: “Internships in the Bachelor of Arts” ($20,000) - 2011: Ako Aotearoa National Project Fund Research Grant: “Success in Academia” ($122,244) - 2010: HERDSA Conference Creative Presentation Award (with Linda Bowden) - 2010: University Research Fund Grant: “Developing Scholarly Habits” ($17,000) - 2010: Ako Aotearoa Central Hub Research Grant: “Developing Scholarly Habits” ($2471) Awards - Teaching Excellence Award (Victoria University of Wellington), 2018 - Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), awarded June 2018 Recent Publications Sutherland, K. (2018). Cultivating connectedness and generosity in universities: A view of early career academic experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand. On Education, 1(3). Sutherland, K.A. (2018). Holistic academic development: Is it time to think more broadly about the academic development project? International Journal for Academic Development, 23(4), 261-273.. Sutherland, K.A. & Hall, M. (2018). The ‘impact’ of academic development. International Journal for Academic Development, 23(2), 69-71. Sutherland, K. (2018). Early career academics in New Zealand: Challenges and prospects in comparative perspective. Cham: Springer. ISBN: Print 978-3-319-61829-6. Sutherland, K. (2017). Constructions of success in academia: An early career perspective. Studies in Higher Education, 42(4), 743-759. DOI: Harvey, M. & Sutherland, K.A. (2017). (Eds.). Quality learning and teaching with sessional teachers: Systematising good practice for academic development. International Journal for Academic Development, 22 (1). Sutherland, K. (2016). Turning 20: learning from academic development’s past as we look to the future. International Journal for Academic Development, 20(2), 91-93. Sutherland, K. & Grant, B. (2016). Researching academic development. Chapter 12, pp. 187-206 in Advancing practice in academic development, edited by David Baume and Celia Popovic. London and New York: Routledge. Sutherland, K. A. (2016). (Ed.). Twentieth Anniversary Issue. International Journal for Academic Development, 21 (2). Sutherland, K. (2015). Language. A poem published in Teaching and Learning Inquiry: The ISSOTL Journal, 3(2), 109-110. Sutherland, K. (2015). Precarious but connected: the roles and identities of academic developers. Editorial. International Journal for Academic Development, 20 (3), 209-211 Sutherland, K. & Holmes, T. (2015). Deconstructive misalignment: Reflections on method and theory in academic development. The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning/La revue canadienne sur l'avancement des connaissances en enseignement et en apprentissage, 6(2), Article 11. Sutherland, K. (2015). ‘Academia is losing its appeal’ and ‘On the success treadmill’. Two poems in the anthology, Teaching as a human experience: An anthology of contemporary poems. Eds, K. Head and P. Blessinger. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
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Blank Slate/ Our basement project is complete and today we finished moving all of the things from the garage back into the basement. In some ways, it felt like a blank slate. We got rid of so much stuff that what remained could fit easily and neatly into the space. I am a minimalist at heart, so, I feel much lighter now. We also got our Christmas tree today. The tree lot was busy so when one of us found a potential tree, we would send an emissary to find the others and bring them back to assess the tree. The kids agree so much more quickly than they used to, which makes picking a tree a lovely experience. Thw tree is set up in the living room - another blank slate. Tomorrow, we’ll decorate and I can’t wait for those quiet mornings drinking coffee while enjoying the lights and decorations on the tree. Almost there.
Historic Preservation in Glencoe This week, a healthy dialogue surrounding historic preservation in Glencoe found its way into the press and onto social media platforms. As this topic is multi-faceted and often complex, I thought I would use this blog to help explain the Village’s historic preservation designations and related ordinances. With Glencoe reaching its 150th birthday earlier this year, our community celebrates a diverse housing stock of varying sizes, ages, architectural provenance and significance. A more formal focus on preservation of historic homes began approximately 30 years ago with the creation of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). The HPC is an advisory commission to the Village Board, and it was established to “protect, enhance and perpetuate those historical structures, buildings, objects and sites valued by the Village and its residents which are significant to the Village’s history, culture and architecture.” In pursuit of this mission, the HPC makes recommendations and encourages an ongoing dialogue in the community about preservation, with one of its main functions being to facilitate local landmark designations. As established by Village Ordinance, there are two primary designations that the HPC may consider: honorary landmarks and certified landmarks. Both designations are in recognition of a properties’ “special character, historical, cultural or architectural significance or its value as part of the development, heritage or culture of the Village, State of Illinois or the United States…” In addition to these local designations, various county, state and federal historical designations may also be pursued. So what do these local landmark designations mean? Let’s outline each briefly: - An honorary landmark designation can be initiated by an owner, the HPC or 50% or more of the owners of properties in the area. Owner consent is not required. The application is reviewed by the HPC, and a recommendation is made to the Village Board, which then considers whether to approve the designation. If approved, any request to demolish the home requires a mandatory 180-day demolition delay (as opposed to the mandatory 60-day demolition delay for non-landmarked structures). During this delay, owners are asked to meet with the HPC to discuss alternatives to demolition. During these discussions, the HPC may connect the property owner to outside organizations such as Landmark Illinois, the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency for additional resources. These organizations, among others, can aid the owner in considering alternatives to demolition, with options ranging from grants for historically-minded renovations, to ways to use additions to retrofit the structure or even moving the structure to a completely different location altogether. However, after the delay period ends, demolition may move forward. - A certified landmark designation adds extra protections to a property and requires owner consent. This designation carries with it a commitment from the owners to preserve the historic and architectural appearance of the structure. Furthermore, should an owner of a certified landmark wish to alter, demolish or make other changes to the exterior of the structure, the HPC must give explicit permission. The HPC’s decision is binding. Less formally, the HPC may determine a property to be a Significant Glencoe Structure which carries no official designation, but does earn the property a spot on the Historic Glencoe Architectural Survey. Speaking of the Architectural Survey, take a look at the interactive story-map to view a comprehensive list of structures in the Village that are locally designated landmarks, properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places and non-landmark structures that are significant to Glencoe. As you’ll see in the Architectural Survey, there are currently about 90 honorary or designated landmarks in Glencoe (with 17 others that were previously designated having since been demolished). No doubt, local landmark designation can be complicated, and that’s why it is tasked to a group of thoughtful individuals in the HPC. You may have read in the news or in social media posts this week that the HPC needs some additional members – that’s true, and if you’re interested in serving, please complete an application here. The current HPC Chair and the Village President are actively interviewing new members. The Village President will be making recommendations in the near future to fill vacancies on the Commission. I hope that this information has been helpful in shedding some light on the local ordinances that guide historic preservation in Glencoe. As always, should you have questions about the Village’s practices, ordinances or projects, my door is always open.
The best of contemporary and traditional Bali design merge at Ramadewa, a stunning three-bedroom villa in a prime Seminyak location moments from Petitenget Beach. The best of contemporary and traditional Bali design merge at Ramadewa, a stunning three-bedroom villa in a prime Seminyak location moments from Petitenget Beach. Seminyak, south-west Bali, Indonesia. 6 people (3 ensuite bedrooms: 1 with king-size and 2 with queen-size beds); extra beds can be arranged (costs apply). Living and dining pavilion with table for eight; dining balé; poolside deck; rooftop sun terraces; study. 15m x 5m x 1.25m depth. Villa manager; chef; cook; butlers (24-hour service); gardeners; maintenance and security. Additional staff (eg babysitter, masseuse) available on request for a small additional cost. Suggestion menu includes Indonesian, Asian, Western, vegetarian and children’s dishes and an excellent choice of cocktails and wines. Requests accommodated (including special diets). Grocery cost is charged 20% handling fee which is subject to service and tax at the prevailing rate. High-speed WiFi internet; inter-room phone system for local and IDD calls (charged extra); Apple Mac computer, printer and fax. TV; DVD players and library; centralised Bose/iMac music system with iPad control; iPods and docks in every room; books and magazines. Villa Ramadewa is well equipped for families. Facilities include a baby cot and high chair. Treatments selected from a comprehensive spa menu can be carried out by professional beauty therapists at the villa (extra costs apply).. Barbecue; in-room safes; full back-up generator. 1,200sqm (land); 600sqm (villa).
Review by Louise Amey Excellent day in beautiful locations! Our guide Molly was amazing and even better that she starred in the show! Meeting Summer and Greywind also known as Odin and Thor just topped off this brilliant day! You get a few toilet stops but only one opportunity to get a drink so take water and a hot drink flask with you! Also don’t order the frittata if you actually want a frittata it was a £10 omelette! All the other meals looked great! Food envy! Couldn't recommend this tour enough! 12 May 2019

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