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Just one of many Leo’s lunchtime celebrations to come this semester — National Backwards Day — is currently going on at Leo’s. Personally, I was expecting to be totally confused when I walked in, with the pasta line in the normal location of the stir-fry line, and vice versa. But all I found was a cake with “NWOTEGROEG” written on it, some mixed up name tags (Kim the pasta chef was wearing the name Diane), and some pretty tasty meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato frosting.
But, I always love it when Leo’s spices it up for a little bit of fun in the middle of a dull day of classes. I say, head to Leo’s for Backwards Day and try to find some backwards things that I couldn’t. Enjoy some meatloaf cupcakes or a smoothie at Stacey’s Spot.

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just one of many leo’s lunchtime celebrations to come this semester — national backwards day — is currently going on at leo’s. personally, i was expecting to be totally confused when i walked in, with the pasta line in the normal location of the stir-fry line, and vice versa. but all i found was a cake with “nwotegroeg” written on it, some mixed up name tags (kim the pasta chef was wearing the name diane), and some pretty tasty meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato frosting.
but, i always love it when leo’s spices it up for a little bit of fun in the middle of a dull day of classes. i say, head to leo’s for backwards day and try to find some backwards things that i couldn’t. enjoy some meatloaf cupcakes or a smoothie at stacey’s spot.


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Thomas Baldwin reports on the opening of a new community bank in Edinburgh.
The actor joined the Rev Iain May at the premises of Castle Community Bank on Great Junction Street in Edinburgh.
The minister of South Leith Parish Church used to work for the Royal Bank of Scotland, American Express and Allied Irish Banks.
After he entered the ministry, he decided to use his knowledge and expertise to embark on what he calls a “social justice mission” that provides the community with an afordable alternative to payday lenders.

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thomas baldwin reports on the opening of a new community bank in edinburgh.
the actor joined the rev iain may at the premises of castle community bank on great junction street in edinburgh.
the minister of south leith parish church used to work for the royal bank of scotland, american express and allied irish banks.
after he entered the ministry, he decided to use his knowledge and expertise to embark on what he calls a “social justice mission” that provides the community with an afordable alternative to payday lenders.


text: Many people who experience a traumatic event also experience some Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms after the trauma; therefore, this response is considered normal (Resick, Monson, & Chard, 2008b). The difference with individuals who develop clinical levels of PTSD is that they have been unsuccessful in their attempts to incorporate the trauma event into their previously held belief systems. Mr. Brown (not his real name) is a 37 year-old, Caucasian male who has never been married and has no children. Currently, Mr. Brown resides in a Midwestern correctional institution.

lowercased: many people who experience a traumatic event also experience some posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd) symptoms after the trauma; therefore, this response is considered normal (resick, monson, & chard, 2008b). the difference with individuals who develop clinical levels of ptsd is that they have been unsuccessful in their attempts to incorporate the trauma event into their previously held belief systems. mr. brown (not his real name) is a 37 year-old, caucasian male who has never been married and has no children. currently, mr. brown resides in a midwestern correctional institution.


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text: The subject explores the principles of sustainable life and human wellbeing using residential design as the focus. A broad approach is taken, which covers both global concerns and local apporaches to the design of sustainable dwellings by exploring sustainable design principles. In particular, human wellbeing is examined to provide a philosophical, practical and spiritual understanding of both house and home, so that residential design can usefully contribute to the health and wellbeing of the users of residential interiors.

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We opened this blog because we both love fashion. Both of us spend a massive amount of time in the mornings trying to figure out what to wear. Both of us spend a fortune on clothes when we know we really don't need new ones. Both of us browse through Teen Vogue, read about one party or another and view the outfits and dresses of all the glamorous peole who showed up. Both of us look around the internet and build never-ending wishlists.
And true, we're only 15 and most 15-year-olds don't just open their own fashion blog, but we did, and we truly hope you would enjoy it.

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we opened this blog because we both love fashion. both of us spend a massive amount of time in the mornings trying to figure out what to wear. both of us spend a fortune on clothes when we know we really don't need new ones. both of us browse through teen vogue, read about one party or another and view the outfits and dresses of all the glamorous peole who showed up. both of us look around the internet and build never-ending wishlists.
and true, we're only 15 and most 15-year-olds don't just open their own fashion blog, but we did, and we truly hope you would enjoy it.


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As diamond buyers & jewelry buyers since 1980 we want you to be 100% confident when it's time to sell jewelry or sell diamonds safely & discreetly.
If you are ready to sell diamond jewelry, sell a diamond engagement ring, sell gold, sell Rolex watches to the knowledgeable, trusted source since 1980. When selling jewelry to Lovelady Diamond not only do you receive an extremely competitive offer but you are treated with the utmost respect and professional business etiquette. Tired of being treated like another number instead of a valued customer? Whether selling a Rolex or selling a diamond ring we will work hard to make you a repeat customer.
If you would like to “sell jewelry” in a secure, fast and competitive way. Since 1980 Lovelady Diamond, has focused on buying and selling gold, platinum and silver jewelry with complete transparency. If you want to sell diamonds please call, email or fill out one of the below forms to get an offer estimate in a timely fashion.
If you would like to “sell a Rolex or other luxury watch” we specialize in knowing the exact product and explaining value and what our (or your) potential selling price would be. High-end watches can be very trendy and the buyers are very particular so let us explain what to expect. If you want to sell Rolex or other fine luxury watches contact us at your convenience by phone, email or via the applicable form below.
If you would like to “sell a diamond ring or sell diamond jewelry” you’ve come to the right place. The owner, Glenn Lovelady, is not only a buyer, seller, diamond cutter but also the author of Mastering Diamonds. If you want to sell diamond jewelry contact us at your convenience by phone, email or via the applicable form below.
We go above and beyond by offering alternative methods if it is necessary for you to get the very last dollar for your valuables or if you want to sell a large or small quantity to get cash for gold.
Since 1980 we have received thousands of insured packages via USPS, FedEx and UPS emphasizing discreet and timely transactions with extremely competitive offers. We are currently offering FREE bank wire transfers to U.S. states and FREE shipping labels to qualified items. Please contact us for further information.
Even if you do not want to sell diamond jewelry at this time you might be very interested in our constant influx of estate jewelry being updated daily. As aggressive and competitive pre-owned jewelry buyers we need good homes for hundreds of items at any given time. Pay a fraction of retail for our properly represented items with a 14-30 day money back guarantee, no questions asked. Remember you’re saving a lot of money and you’re saving the planet by not promoting new mining operations. (Note: We prefer not to call it Used Jewelry for Sale since it has been refurbished to near-new or premium condition).
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Mission Statement: The goal of any business is to be successful but to end it there would be too easy for someone that loves what he does and is very good at it. Diamonds and what came to follow was such a fascination that I realized that the financial success became secondary because even more importantly I love to write about and talk about those pretty little bobbles that are more commonly called diamonds, gems, jewelry, fine watches and glittering metals. In the last 38 years of exposing myself to many people in the business it came to my attention that many of these so-called business people are not interested in the product at all but rather the profit that comes from it. The vast misrepresentation of the many products involved today is rampant and I pride myself in clearly separating myself with accurate information regardless of what I think the outcome will be. Truth will always prevail!
At Lovelady Diamond we promise to make your experience as rewarding, professional and timely as possible. After 33 years our experience and knowledge has allowed us to be on the cutting edge of competiveness as buyers and sellers in the industry. With no pressure to buy or sell we just ask for your trust that we've always believed should be earned and not presumed.

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as diamond buyers & jewelry buyers since 1980 we want you to be 100% confident when it's time to sell jewelry or sell diamonds safely & discreetly.
if you are ready to sell diamond jewelry, sell a diamond engagement ring, sell gold, sell rolex watches to the knowledgeable, trusted source since 1980. when selling jewelry to lovelady diamond not only do you receive an extremely competitive offer but you are treated with the utmost respect and professional business etiquette. tired of being treated like another number instead of a valued customer? whether selling a rolex or selling a diamond ring we will work hard to make you a repeat customer.
if you would like to “sell jewelry” in a secure, fast and competitive way. since 1980 lovelady diamond, has focused on buying and selling gold, platinum and silver jewelry with complete transparency. if you want to sell diamonds please call, email or fill out one of the below forms to get an offer estimate in a timely fashion.
if you would like to “sell a rolex or other luxury watch” we specialize in knowing the exact product and explaining value and what our (or your) potential selling price would be. high-end watches can be very trendy and the buyers are very particular so let us explain what to expect. if you want to sell rolex or other fine luxury watches contact us at your convenience by phone, email or via the applicable form below.
if you would like to “sell a diamond ring or sell diamond jewelry” you’ve come to the right place. the owner, glenn lovelady, is not only a buyer, seller, diamond cutter but also the author of mastering diamonds. if you want to sell diamond jewelry contact us at your convenience by phone, email or via the applicable form below.
we go above and beyond by offering alternative methods if it is necessary for you to get the very last dollar for your valuables or if you want to sell a large or small quantity to get cash for gold.
since 1980 we have received thousands of insured packages via usps, fedex and ups emphasizing discreet and timely transactions with extremely competitive offers. we are currently offering free bank wire transfers to u.s. states and free shipping labels to qualified items. please contact us for further information.
even if you do not want to sell diamond jewelry at this time you might be very interested in our constant influx of estate jewelry being updated daily. as aggressive and competitive pre-owned jewelry buyers we need good homes for hundreds of items at any given time. pay a fraction of retail for our properly represented items with a 14-30 day money back guarantee, no questions asked. remember you’re saving a lot of money and you’re saving the planet by not promoting new mining operations. (note: we prefer not to call it used jewelry for sale since it has been refurbished to near-new or premium condition).
100+ 5 star reviews. check us out!
a+ rating. not a, not a-, not b+ but ... a+ which is a perfect record!
please let us know if you are interested in expanding your knowledge of diamonds with this online course.
mission statement: the goal of any business is to be successful but to end it there would be too easy for someone that loves what he does and is very good at it. diamonds and what came to follow was such a fascination that i realized that the financial success became secondary because even more importantly i love to write about and talk about those pretty little bobbles that are more commonly called diamonds, gems, jewelry, fine watches and glittering metals. in the last 38 years of exposing myself to many people in the business it came to my attention that many of these so-called business people are not interested in the product at all but rather the profit that comes from it. the vast misrepresentation of the many products involved today is rampant and i pride myself in clearly separating myself with accurate information regardless of what i think the outcome will be. truth will always prevail!
at lovelady diamond we promise to make your experience as rewarding, professional and timely as possible. after 33 years our experience and knowledge has allowed us to be on the cutting edge of competiveness as buyers and sellers in the industry. with no pressure to buy or sell we just ask for your trust that we've always believed should be earned and not presumed.


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Ranch house plans emerged in the 1940's after the war. A huge surge in demand for economical housing put Ranch house plans on top. Ranch house plans are a combination of several 20th Century styles and were always one story homes with a horizontal layout.
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ranch house plans emerged in the 1940's after the war. a huge surge in demand for economical housing put ranch house plans on top. ranch house plans are a combination of several 20th century styles and were always one story homes with a horizontal layout.
sq.ft. 1568 bedrooms 2 width 72.67 ft.
levels 1 bathrooms 2 depth 44.33 ft.
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levels 1 bathrooms 2 depth 36.00 ft.
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This was the last broadcast of this year and it was also the “Best of 2017” show that I always am excited to do. In celebration of this, I did an hour to showcase some of my favorite releases from 2017. Thanks to everyone that sent music in (physical and digital) and also to the people that tune in every show! See ya next year!!
¡[email protected] AL BLOG DE TOCADAS Y CONCIERTOS PUNK EN MÉXICO!

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this was the last broadcast of this year and it was also the “best of 2017” show that i always am excited to do. in celebration of this, i did an hour to showcase some of my favorite releases from 2017. thanks to everyone that sent music in (physical and digital) and also to the people that tune in every show! see ya next year!!
¡[email protected] al blog de tocadas y conciertos punk en méxico!


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Packed with strength, the 2016 Ram 3500 Chassis from Dawsonville, GA is a must-have vehicle for any businesses that deal with tough jobs. If you need a brawny truck to tow big loads and get through rough roads, this is an excellent option. It offers power and performance that you need to accomplish serious tasks while keeping the workers comfortable.
With amazing power, this vehicle can tow more than 31,000lbs, allowing you to transport serious amounts of cargo with ease. It’s also fuel efficient, thanks to the cab-to-axle length. This way, you can go to far places without worrying about your gas consumption.
Handling it is not an issue as well because it boasts of strong traction and stability. You can rest easy knowing that your truck is ready to go despite the weather and road condition. This kind of strength that you can find in a Ram 3500 Chassis from Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealers serving Dawsonville, GA is truly an asset to your business.

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packed with strength, the 2016 ram 3500 chassis from dawsonville, ga is a must-have vehicle for any businesses that deal with tough jobs. if you need a brawny truck to tow big loads and get through rough roads, this is an excellent option. it offers power and performance that you need to accomplish serious tasks while keeping the workers comfortable.
with amazing power, this vehicle can tow more than 31,000lbs, allowing you to transport serious amounts of cargo with ease. it’s also fuel efficient, thanks to the cab-to-axle length. this way, you can go to far places without worrying about your gas consumption.
handling it is not an issue as well because it boasts of strong traction and stability. you can rest easy knowing that your truck is ready to go despite the weather and road condition. this kind of strength that you can find in a ram 3500 chassis from chrysler dodge jeep ram dealers serving dawsonville, ga is truly an asset to your business.


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High Wycombe Lions Club, founded in 1972, is part of the Lions Clubs International, an association of 1.31 million Members in more than 46,000 Clubs, located in 205 countries. Lions Clubs International began in 1917 as the dream of a Chicago businessman who believed that local business clubs should expand their horizons, from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large. The association network of men and women work together to answer the needs that challenge communities across the world. Members of High Wycombe Lions Club predominantly serve our local community based in and around High Wycombe. Equally importantly members enjoy an interesting and varied series of social activities. All the money we collect has to be used for good causes; the overheads of the Lions Club International is met by the subscriptions of Members.
15 local pub quizzes over 3 months culminating in a grand final, which was sponsored by Grant & Stone allowing the Lions to present an initial cheque of £2500 to Wycombe First Responders.
This will be presented to Wycombe First Responders as part of a wider fundraising project to raise around £15,000 to deliver a new ambulance which is urgently needed in the Wycombe & District area.
Community First Responders are urgently needed to help save more lives in Denham, Gerrard’s Cross, Amersham, Chesham, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Langley and other areas of Buckinghamshire. The volunteer responders are called by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) to attend potentially life-threatening incidents, such as cardiac arrests or strokes – often helping to save lives of people in their local communities by being at a scene very quickly in those crucial first few moments before paramedics arrive.

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high wycombe lions club, founded in 1972, is part of the lions clubs international, an association of 1.31 million members in more than 46,000 clubs, located in 205 countries. lions clubs international began in 1917 as the dream of a chicago businessman who believed that local business clubs should expand their horizons, from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large. the association network of men and women work together to answer the needs that challenge communities across the world. members of high wycombe lions club predominantly serve our local community based in and around high wycombe. equally importantly members enjoy an interesting and varied series of social activities. all the money we collect has to be used for good causes; the overheads of the lions club international is met by the subscriptions of members.
15 local pub quizzes over 3 months culminating in a grand final, which was sponsored by grant & stone allowing the lions to present an initial cheque of £2500 to wycombe first responders.
this will be presented to wycombe first responders as part of a wider fundraising project to raise around £15,000 to deliver a new ambulance which is urgently needed in the wycombe & district area.
community first responders are urgently needed to help save more lives in denham, gerrard’s cross, amersham, chesham, high wycombe, beaconsfield, langley and other areas of buckinghamshire. the volunteer responders are called by south central ambulance service nhs foundation trust (scas) to attend potentially life-threatening incidents, such as cardiac arrests or strokes – often helping to save lives of people in their local communities by being at a scene very quickly in those crucial first few moments before paramedics arrive.


text: I’ve been fortunate enough to embark on an epic culinary experience, not once or twice but three times at Golf’s Restaurant. From the appetizers to the dessert, I could not find fault with the presentation, quality, or level of service. Staff here really know their steak, and especially have the timing down to an art when it comes to bring out each dish. Be prepared to spend upwards of $60+ per person but it’s well worth it.

lowercased: i’ve been fortunate enough to embark on an epic culinary experience, not once or twice but three times at golf’s restaurant. from the appetizers to the dessert, i could not find fault with the presentation, quality, or level of service. staff here really know their steak, and especially have the timing down to an art when it comes to bring out each dish. be prepared to spend upwards of $60+ per person but it’s well worth it.


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Elephant tourism has long been a feature of trips to Thailand or the Indian subcontinent. Whether it’s riding them, washing them in the river, or merely posing with their trunk wrapped around your arm, photos of these magnificent beasts have become such staple of gap yah Instagram accounts that they’re almost beyond parody. But while it’s easy to laugh at the clichés, there’s a much more serious side to the industry. One that’s increasingly being laid bare as new research emerges.
In 2014 Intrepid Travel worked with World Animal Protection to commission one such report. The findings made for pretty shocking reading, highlighting the systematic abuse by mahout (elephant tamers) upon their elephants in the name of tourism.
It found “elephants suffering in terrible conditions, taken young from the wild, separated from their familial groups, broken again and again using sharp hooks and other tools, chained up at night and denied good nutrition,” Aaron Hocking, Intrepid Travel’s UK managing director, told us.
Since 2014, over 200 travel companies, including the big shots like Thomas Cook have slashed elephant rides from their itineraries. And judging from the glut of encouraging articles on Google warning about the dangers of elephant riding, word, at least in the West, is spreading about the objective harm and danger elephants are put through when giving rides.
But while there may be heightened awareness, there’s also a misconception that things have changed for the better, says Chiara Vitali from World Animal Protection. “There’s been a growth of 30 percent in five years of the number of captive elephants in Thailand,” she says.
“Whilst there has been a modest increase in the number of elephants living in better welfare conditions, this has been overshadowed by the far bigger increase in number of elephants living in poor conditions (probably largely driven by the growth in tourism from countries like China)”.
To effect change, we must understand that elephant abuse is the result of supply and demand. “If demand dries up, so does the financial incentive,” explains Aaron Hocking. “Demand reduction from the public is key to changing policies and practices of both travel companies and the wildlife attractions on the ground,” adds Chiara Vitali from World Animal Protection.
As well as these international organisations, there has long been a contingent of community figureheads pushing for change. In Thailand, for instance, a country traditionally associated with elephant riding, Lek Chailert has been spearheading a movement towards ethical elephant tourism since the early noughties.
She is the founder of the Save The Elephant Foundation, and in 2001 was awarded the Ford Foundation’s ‘Hero of the Planet’ award. In 2005, Time Magazine named her one of their ‘Heroes of Asia’.
The surge in publicity surrounding the welfare of elephants over the last few years has raised the profile of Lek’s work, and given it more of an international context. And gratifyingly, she’s not alone – others are campaigning for elephant tourism without the harming interactive elements, like elephant riding or elephant bathing, all of which are highly stressful to the animals.
In an ideal world, PETA’s Elisa explains, “former mahouts can be given priority for employment at these facilities, so there would be no loss of livelihood.” As things stand, the quality of life for old-style mahouts is already seriously challenging. “Mahouts receive low pay for a high-risk job, with many suffering injuries and having little financial security,” says Aaron Hocking.
Abusive elephant handling was, sadly, part and parcel of traditional mahout work. The bull hook has been used to control elephants for hundreds of years, dating back to when elephants were commonly used for logging.
However, as Intrepid’s Aaron states: “We don’t believe tradition is an excuse for elephant riding.” And in any case, according to Chiara from World Animal Protection, elephants in tourism are exposed to tougher conditions than they ever were when used for logging: “The rise of an elephant tourism industry is very different from how elephants were traditionally kept,” she says.
As demand for abusive rides decreases – at least in the West – more mahouts are catching onto the Lek Chailert formula. But there’s still more work to do. Much of the effort so far has been led by not-for-profits and tourism protection bodies. “World Animal Protection works closely with leaders within the travel industry to demonstrate the strong demand for elephant-friendly (observation-only) tourism,” Chiara Vitali explains.
At observation-only attractions like the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, Save The Elephant Foundation and Happy Elephant Valley, animals roam free and aren’t shackled up at night. They aren’t allowed to be directly interacted with under any circumstances, and under these conditions, older elephants who were privy to abuse are able to thrive in old age.
One challenge is the seedy underbelly of ‘ethical’ elephant ‘sanctuaries’ mistreating elephants but fooling the public into believing they are getting an ethical experience. “It’s worth noting that many self-proclaimed “elephant sanctuaries” are nothing more than glorified circuses,” insists Elisa from PETA.
World Animal Protection takes a slightly more nuanced view. Chiara claims that, at properly ethical sanctuaries, “people can have the incredible experience of watching elephants behave naturally – free from suffering and exploitation”.
So what’s the answer? Well, if you do want to see these majestic creatures, beware of ‘sanctuaries’ offering elephant bathing, feeding or riding experiences, or where elephants are confined to tight spaces. If in doubt, steer clear completely. And if any of your friends start posting selfies with the animals? Make sure you mention the elephant in the room.
Intrepid Travel organise fairly priced trips combining ethical elephant experiences, visit their website for more information.
Adam Bloodworth is a freelance writer, based in London. Catch up with him on Twitter.

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elephant tourism has long been a feature of trips to thailand or the indian subcontinent. whether it’s riding them, washing them in the river, or merely posing with their trunk wrapped around your arm, photos of these magnificent beasts have become such staple of gap yah instagram accounts that they’re almost beyond parody. but while it’s easy to laugh at the clichés, there’s a much more serious side to the industry. one that’s increasingly being laid bare as new research emerges.
in 2014 intrepid travel worked with world animal protection to commission one such report. the findings made for pretty shocking reading, highlighting the systematic abuse by mahout (elephant tamers) upon their elephants in the name of tourism.
it found “elephants suffering in terrible conditions, taken young from the wild, separated from their familial groups, broken again and again using sharp hooks and other tools, chained up at night and denied good nutrition,” aaron hocking, intrepid travel’s uk managing director, told us.
since 2014, over 200 travel companies, including the big shots like thomas cook have slashed elephant rides from their itineraries. and judging from the glut of encouraging articles on google warning about the dangers of elephant riding, word, at least in the west, is spreading about the objective harm and danger elephants are put through when giving rides.
but while there may be heightened awareness, there’s also a misconception that things have changed for the better, says chiara vitali from world animal protection. “there’s been a growth of 30 percent in five years of the number of captive elephants in thailand,” she says.
“whilst there has been a modest increase in the number of elephants living in better welfare conditions, this has been overshadowed by the far bigger increase in number of elephants living in poor conditions (probably largely driven by the growth in tourism from countries like china)”.
to effect change, we must understand that elephant abuse is the result of supply and demand. “if demand dries up, so does the financial incentive,” explains aaron hocking. “demand reduction from the public is key to changing policies and practices of both travel companies and the wildlife attractions on the ground,” adds chiara vitali from world animal protection.
as well as these international organisations, there has long been a contingent of community figureheads pushing for change. in thailand, for instance, a country traditionally associated with elephant riding, lek chailert has been spearheading a movement towards ethical elephant tourism since the early noughties.
she is the founder of the save the elephant foundation, and in 2001 was awarded the ford foundation’s ‘hero of the planet’ award. in 2005, time magazine named her one of their ‘heroes of asia’.
the surge in publicity surrounding the welfare of elephants over the last few years has raised the profile of lek’s work, and given it more of an international context. and gratifyingly, she’s not alone – others are campaigning for elephant tourism without the harming interactive elements, like elephant riding or elephant bathing, all of which are highly stressful to the animals.
in an ideal world, peta’s elisa explains, “former mahouts can be given priority for employment at these facilities, so there would be no loss of livelihood.” as things stand, the quality of life for old-style mahouts is already seriously challenging. “mahouts receive low pay for a high-risk job, with many suffering injuries and having little financial security,” says aaron hocking.
abusive elephant handling was, sadly, part and parcel of traditional mahout work. the bull hook has been used to control elephants for hundreds of years, dating back to when elephants were commonly used for logging.
however, as intrepid’s aaron states: “we don’t believe tradition is an excuse for elephant riding.” and in any case, according to chiara from world animal protection, elephants in tourism are exposed to tougher conditions than they ever were when used for logging: “the rise of an elephant tourism industry is very different from how elephants were traditionally kept,” she says.
as demand for abusive rides decreases – at least in the west – more mahouts are catching onto the lek chailert formula. but there’s still more work to do. much of the effort so far has been led by not-for-profits and tourism protection bodies. “world animal protection works closely with leaders within the travel industry to demonstrate the strong demand for elephant-friendly (observation-only) tourism,” chiara vitali explains.
at observation-only attractions like the phuket elephant sanctuary, save the elephant foundation and happy elephant valley, animals roam free and aren’t shackled up at night. they aren’t allowed to be directly interacted with under any circumstances, and under these conditions, older elephants who were privy to abuse are able to thrive in old age.
one challenge is the seedy underbelly of ‘ethical’ elephant ‘sanctuaries’ mistreating elephants but fooling the public into believing they are getting an ethical experience. “it’s worth noting that many self-proclaimed “elephant sanctuaries” are nothing more than glorified circuses,” insists elisa from peta.
world animal protection takes a slightly more nuanced view. chiara claims that, at properly ethical sanctuaries, “people can have the incredible experience of watching elephants behave naturally – free from suffering and exploitation”.
so what’s the answer? well, if you do want to see these majestic creatures, beware of ‘sanctuaries’ offering elephant bathing, feeding or riding experiences, or where elephants are confined to tight spaces. if in doubt, steer clear completely. and if any of your friends start posting selfies with the animals? make sure you mention the elephant in the room.
intrepid travel organise fairly priced trips combining ethical elephant experiences, visit their website for more information.
adam bloodworth is a freelance writer, based in london. catch up with him on twitter.


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One of the many privileges of this job is I get to showcase terrific author who have become friends. Today’s another one of those days. Meet Suzanne Rogerson, author of the new novel Visions of Zarua.
Suzanne lives in Middlesex, England, and wrote her first novel at the age of twelve. She discovered the fantasy genre in her late teens and has never looked back.
Giving up work to raise a family gave her the impetus to take her attempts at novel writing beyond the first draft, and she is lucky enough to have a husband who supports her dream – even if he does occasionally hint that she might think about getting a “proper” job one day.
Dan: Welcome! Tell us: who is your target audience, Suzanne?
Suzanne: I don’t know many people who read fantasy, so I’d hoped to write a story that those unfamiliar with the genre would still enjoy, as well as those of us who already love fantasy. Judging by the reviews so far, I’ve definitely achieved my aim.
Awesome! And what about actually writing that first novel? Many authors struggle with that. Did you?
The biggest challenge was getting the structure of the novel right. It’s difficult keeping track of a story that straddles two timelines but I was determined that the reader wouldn’t be confused at any point. Using the first person perspective for those chapters that were in the past and third person for the rest of the novel really helped to make that transition clear. I loved writing Jago’s scenes in first person but it wasn’t a viewpoint I’m used to writing in so that too was a challenge.
Jago? Sounds interesting. What was the inspiration for the characters in Visions Of Zarua?
Good. Then you’re doing it right.
I get to know their story, their history and their characteristics as I write. Then as they develop I can go back and add in the odd detail or slip in a flashback of their past. It may be a long-winded method that requires more editing, but I love editing so that’s not an issue for me. I have tried writing character profiles beforehand, but they are flat and one-dimensional with none of the emotional involvement I get from writing the scenes of the novel.
Man, I hate editing. Maybe you can tell me your secret. Meanwhile, did you draw from real life at all while crafting the story?
I drew a lot from my love of nature and the outdoors. Having a hunt mistress who is more at home in the wilderness allowed me to add in the little details I love about the natural world, and hopefully made Paltria seem more real to my readers.
A hunt mistress? I think I need one of those!
Well, you recently started a blog tour. Tell us where and when you’ll be appearing and how it’s done so far.
The best thing by far about the blog tour was the positive response I received from other bloggers.
I had originally arranged for a company to run a one day book blitz for me, but that fell through. After the initial disappointment I decided to run my own.
Smart. What was that like?
I put out the call via my blog and twitter, and within a matter of days had enough yes’s to fill two weeks!
Holy cow! Why didn’t I think of that? I am totally stealing that idea.
I’d only planned to run the tour for a week, so I was overwhelmed with the replies. Trying to come up with original content for two weeks was hard, so I settled on using some of my own photography with small excerpts from the book. I was really pleased with the results.
The blog tour took a lot of work before and during, so if I did another one, I would do it either before or during the release of my next novel as part of my marketing plan. It zaps too much time away from writing otherwise.
Also smart. So? What was your conclusion? Do you recommend blog tours?
Wholeheartedly. I’ve made some new blogging friends and Visions of Zarua has received some great reviews because of it.
Fantastic. Give us places to see where you went and where you’ll be.
Here are the links to all the blogs that were involved in my tour.
Give us the blurb and where can my readers get this intriguing book of yours.
Smashwords Has a 50% sale. Only $2.00 throughout July.
Goodreads Giveaway ends 24th July. Still time to win a signed paperback copy here.
Okay, and what else can I bother you for? How about a favorite passage from Visions of Zarua?
Varnia took a step towards the trees, but he grabbed her arm. ‘Wait! Let me check it’s safe.’ Paddren reached out his senses to scan the area and didn’t loosen his grip until he was certain no one was waiting to ambush them.
Varnia and her hound raced ahead. Flint led them straight to the bushes under the trees, to the exact spot where Paddren imagined Kalesh had focused his energy.
‘Come and look at this,’ Varnia called.
As he joined her, Varnia shuffled out the way to reveal the disturbed ground she’d been studying. Paddren stared down at the set of huge footprints. Immediately the outline in the soil began to blur. He shut his eyes, but even behind closed lids, the beast was waiting for him… the beast from his nightmares.
He snapped his eyes open and looked at Varnia, relieved to see her still examining the footprints.
Flint was fighting to get closer, so Varnia let him through. The hound growled as he sniffed the footprints.
Flint sniffed the footprints again and then the area around them. With his nose to the ground, he moved further into the trees, working in widening circles until he returned and sat down next to Varnia, whimpering.
‘That’s strange, he can’t find the scent.’ She followed a similar ritual to the dog, searching for a clue Flint’s powerful nose might’ve missed.
Paddren leant against the nearest tree and surveyed the clearing while he waited for Varnia to accept there were no other footprints.
BRILLIANT! I hope my readers take advantage of your generosity and your helpful blog tour information. (I know I will.) Thanks so much for dropping by!
Suzanne Rogerson loves gardening and has a Hebe (shrub) fetish. She enjoys cooking with ingredients from the garden, and regularly feeds unsuspecting guests vegetable-based cakes.
Give her book a look!
Thanks for featuring me, Dan. It’s been a pleasure.
It was my pleasure! Wishing you continued success with the book!
She will be psyched to hear that! Thanks!

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one of the many privileges of this job is i get to showcase terrific author who have become friends. today’s another one of those days. meet suzanne rogerson, author of the new novel visions of zarua.
suzanne lives in middlesex, england, and wrote her first novel at the age of twelve. she discovered the fantasy genre in her late teens and has never looked back.
giving up work to raise a family gave her the impetus to take her attempts at novel writing beyond the first draft, and she is lucky enough to have a husband who supports her dream – even if he does occasionally hint that she might think about getting a “proper” job one day.
dan: welcome! tell us: who is your target audience, suzanne?
suzanne: i don’t know many people who read fantasy, so i’d hoped to write a story that those unfamiliar with the genre would still enjoy, as well as those of us who already love fantasy. judging by the reviews so far, i’ve definitely achieved my aim.
awesome! and what about actually writing that first novel? many authors struggle with that. did you?
the biggest challenge was getting the structure of the novel right. it’s difficult keeping track of a story that straddles two timelines but i was determined that the reader wouldn’t be confused at any point. using the first person perspective for those chapters that were in the past and third person for the rest of the novel really helped to make that transition clear. i loved writing jago’s scenes in first person but it wasn’t a viewpoint i’m used to writing in so that too was a challenge.
jago? sounds interesting. what was the inspiration for the characters in visions of zarua?
good. then you’re doing it right.
i get to know their story, their history and their characteristics as i write. then as they develop i can go back and add in the odd detail or slip in a flashback of their past. it may be a long-winded method that requires more editing, but i love editing so that’s not an issue for me. i have tried writing character profiles beforehand, but they are flat and one-dimensional with none of the emotional involvement i get from writing the scenes of the novel.
man, i hate editing. maybe you can tell me your secret. meanwhile, did you draw from real life at all while crafting the story?
i drew a lot from my love of nature and the outdoors. having a hunt mistress who is more at home in the wilderness allowed me to add in the little details i love about the natural world, and hopefully made paltria seem more real to my readers.
a hunt mistress? i think i need one of those!
well, you recently started a blog tour. tell us where and when you’ll be appearing and how it’s done so far.
the best thing by far about the blog tour was the positive response i received from other bloggers.
i had originally arranged for a company to run a one day book blitz for me, but that fell through. after the initial disappointment i decided to run my own.
smart. what was that like?
i put out the call via my blog and twitter, and within a matter of days had enough yes’s to fill two weeks!
holy cow! why didn’t i think of that? i am totally stealing that idea.
i’d only planned to run the tour for a week, so i was overwhelmed with the replies. trying to come up with original content for two weeks was hard, so i settled on using some of my own photography with small excerpts from the book. i was really pleased with the results.
the blog tour took a lot of work before and during, so if i did another one, i would do it either before or during the release of my next novel as part of my marketing plan. it zaps too much time away from writing otherwise.
also smart. so? what was your conclusion? do you recommend blog tours?
wholeheartedly. i’ve made some new blogging friends and visions of zarua has received some great reviews because of it.
fantastic. give us places to see where you went and where you’ll be.
here are the links to all the blogs that were involved in my tour.
give us the blurb and where can my readers get this intriguing book of yours.
smashwords has a 50% sale. only $2.00 throughout july.
goodreads giveaway ends 24th july. still time to win a signed paperback copy here.
okay, and what else can i bother you for? how about a favorite passage from visions of zarua?
varnia took a step towards the trees, but he grabbed her arm. ‘wait! let me check it’s safe.’ paddren reached out his senses to scan the area and didn’t loosen his grip until he was certain no one was waiting to ambush them.
varnia and her hound raced ahead. flint led them straight to the bushes under the trees, to the exact spot where paddren imagined kalesh had focused his energy.
‘come and look at this,’ varnia called.
as he joined her, varnia shuffled out the way to reveal the disturbed ground she’d been studying. paddren stared down at the set of huge footprints. immediately the outline in the soil began to blur. he shut his eyes, but even behind closed lids, the beast was waiting for him… the beast from his nightmares.
he snapped his eyes open and looked at varnia, relieved to see her still examining the footprints.
flint was fighting to get closer, so varnia let him through. the hound growled as he sniffed the footprints.
flint sniffed the footprints again and then the area around them. with his nose to the ground, he moved further into the trees, working in widening circles until he returned and sat down next to varnia, whimpering.
‘that’s strange, he can’t find the scent.’ she followed a similar ritual to the dog, searching for a clue flint’s powerful nose might’ve missed.
paddren leant against the nearest tree and surveyed the clearing while he waited for varnia to accept there were no other footprints.
brilliant! i hope my readers take advantage of your generosity and your helpful blog tour information. (i know i will.) thanks so much for dropping by!
suzanne rogerson loves gardening and has a hebe (shrub) fetish. she enjoys cooking with ingredients from the garden, and regularly feeds unsuspecting guests vegetable-based cakes.
give her book a look!
thanks for featuring me, dan. it’s been a pleasure.
it was my pleasure! wishing you continued success with the book!
she will be psyched to hear that! thanks!


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The people of Carmine pull together in service to their neighbors throughout the year. One of the main events of the year in Carmine is the annual Firemen’s Feast. This fundraising event helps cover the cost of providing a fire department for this community.
There are large numbers of people who give of their time, energy and resources to make this event happen each year. In order to provide a time of worship on Sunday morning for these faithful servants MLLC brings church to them.
A brief worship service with Holy Communion will be offered this Sunday, July 19, at about 7:30 a.m. at the Carmine VFD fire house. (We will also gather at MLLC for our usual time of worship at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday.) All people who will be serving at the Firemen’s Feast Sunday morning are especially invited to participate in this time of prayer, Word and Sacrament. We are expecting 50+ participants this year. Most of the people at this service are the cooks for the chicken, but the service is not limited to those at the firehouse. If you are going to be working at the dinner at Carmine Hall, please feel free to attend this 7:30 a.m. service at the Fire Station before you head over to prepare the hall for serving. The photo above is from last year’s service.

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the people of carmine pull together in service to their neighbors throughout the year. one of the main events of the year in carmine is the annual firemen’s feast. this fundraising event helps cover the cost of providing a fire department for this community.
there are large numbers of people who give of their time, energy and resources to make this event happen each year. in order to provide a time of worship on sunday morning for these faithful servants mllc brings church to them.
a brief worship service with holy communion will be offered this sunday, july 19, at about 7:30 a.m. at the carmine vfd fire house. (we will also gather at mllc for our usual time of worship at 9:00 a.m. this sunday.) all people who will be serving at the firemen’s feast sunday morning are especially invited to participate in this time of prayer, word and sacrament. we are expecting 50+ participants this year. most of the people at this service are the cooks for the chicken, but the service is not limited to those at the firehouse. if you are going to be working at the dinner at carmine hall, please feel free to attend this 7:30 a.m. service at the fire station before you head over to prepare the hall for serving. the photo above is from last year’s service.


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This webinar has been recorded and was originally held in May 2014 at HBM in Darmstadt, Germany.
This video covers the nuts and bolts (literally and figuratively) of installing a torque sensor. We will discuss how to mount both the rotor and stator, the recommended coupling methods, how to properly align and balance a torque sensor and how to use the supplied calibration data sheet. Learn all the tips and tricks from HBM’s Mark Minda, who holds over 20 years of experience in repair, calibration and day-to-day use of torque sensors.

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this webinar has been recorded and was originally held in may 2014 at hbm in darmstadt, germany.
this video covers the nuts and bolts (literally and figuratively) of installing a torque sensor. we will discuss how to mount both the rotor and stator, the recommended coupling methods, how to properly align and balance a torque sensor and how to use the supplied calibration data sheet. learn all the tips and tricks from hbm’s mark minda, who holds over 20 years of experience in repair, calibration and day-to-day use of torque sensors.


text: This paper addresses the emerging common movement toward proactive asset management for the nation’s infrastructure, in particular the water resources infrastructure (water, wastewater, and storm water treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems). Following decades of original capital investment, we now face a mounting financial burden to sustain that infrastructure. Appropriate renewal of assets before reaching “dire-need” is the objective of proactive asset management. Failure to renew the infrastructure will lead to greater violations of water quality standards and greater costs for appropriate mitigation. The job must begin now if the water resources infrastructure is to be sustained or improved to an appropriate level of quality. But, specifically what is to be done, in what order, by whom, and who pays for it? While many managers take the position that they must wait until circumstances are more favorable, the fact is that circumstances might not improve significantly. So, what to do?

lowercased: this paper addresses the emerging common movement toward proactive asset management for the nation’s infrastructure, in particular the water resources infrastructure (water, wastewater, and storm water treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems). following decades of original capital investment, we now face a mounting financial burden to sustain that infrastructure. appropriate renewal of assets before reaching “dire-need” is the objective of proactive asset management. failure to renew the infrastructure will lead to greater violations of water quality standards and greater costs for appropriate mitigation. the job must begin now if the water resources infrastructure is to be sustained or improved to an appropriate level of quality. but, specifically what is to be done, in what order, by whom, and who pays for it? while many managers take the position that they must wait until circumstances are more favorable, the fact is that circumstances might not improve significantly. so, what to do?


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Five years ago, a tropical depression formed in the Atlantic and began moving towards Florida. Later, it would become one of the worst hurricanes to hit the United States.
On the day that the hurricane hit the Gulf Coast, my friend and colleague left Baghdad to return home. I watched her drive off into the hot, dusty Iraqi afternoon, went back inside to the tent that we had shared for a month. Her cot was empty. So was my heart.
It was tough enough being embedded with the U.S. Army. But to do it solo, in the middle of a raging war? I began to feel sorry for myself until I heard the news from Louisiana.
The next day, at the Camp Striker chow hall, I ran into Louisiana National Guard soldiers. The 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team had been at war for a year, based at nearby Camp Liberty. They called their pad Tigerland.
They had lost about 40 men. Each day, they had smelled the acrid fumes of bombs and ammunition, seen the worst of humanity. They were exhausted and so ready to go home.
It should have been a happy few last days. Instead, it turned wretchedly bittersweet.
They could not take their eyes off the television screens. Image after image of New Orleans under a 30-foot wall of water.
One soldier recognized his block in the lower 9th ward; even thought he saw his house, just the rooftop visible in the footage.
The excitement quickly turned to dread on his face. He sat stone cold at the table, not being able to say anything for a few minutes.
Then: “Well, that’s where I used to live,” he said, running off to the AT&T phone trailer to see if he could check on his mama.
I am sure his effort was in vain.
New Orleans was dark. No lights, no phones. Nothing.
Many of them wanted to get on a plane that instant so they could help their fellow Guardsmen with rescue efforts. In their last days in Iraq, a guilt gnawed at their hearts. Some felt lucky to be in Iraq.
Life seemed like a series of terrible ironies at that moment. So cruel and unfair.
I crawled back into my tent that night no longer wallowing in my loneliness. Just grateful to be have a home back in Atlanta. Grateful to be alive.
I read a story on Slate a few days ago about the same brigade, back in Iraq, back in the chow hall glued to the TV screens. Only this time, it was oil instead of water.

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five years ago, a tropical depression formed in the atlantic and began moving towards florida. later, it would become one of the worst hurricanes to hit the united states.
on the day that the hurricane hit the gulf coast, my friend and colleague left baghdad to return home. i watched her drive off into the hot, dusty iraqi afternoon, went back inside to the tent that we had shared for a month. her cot was empty. so was my heart.
it was tough enough being embedded with the u.s. army. but to do it solo, in the middle of a raging war? i began to feel sorry for myself until i heard the news from louisiana.
the next day, at the camp striker chow hall, i ran into louisiana national guard soldiers. the 256th infantry brigade combat team had been at war for a year, based at nearby camp liberty. they called their pad tigerland.
they had lost about 40 men. each day, they had smelled the acrid fumes of bombs and ammunition, seen the worst of humanity. they were exhausted and so ready to go home.
it should have been a happy few last days. instead, it turned wretchedly bittersweet.
they could not take their eyes off the television screens. image after image of new orleans under a 30-foot wall of water.
one soldier recognized his block in the lower 9th ward; even thought he saw his house, just the rooftop visible in the footage.
the excitement quickly turned to dread on his face. he sat stone cold at the table, not being able to say anything for a few minutes.
then: “well, that’s where i used to live,” he said, running off to the at&t phone trailer to see if he could check on his mama.
i am sure his effort was in vain.
new orleans was dark. no lights, no phones. nothing.
many of them wanted to get on a plane that instant so they could help their fellow guardsmen with rescue efforts. in their last days in iraq, a guilt gnawed at their hearts. some felt lucky to be in iraq.
life seemed like a series of terrible ironies at that moment. so cruel and unfair.
i crawled back into my tent that night no longer wallowing in my loneliness. just grateful to be have a home back in atlanta. grateful to be alive.
i read a story on slate a few days ago about the same brigade, back in iraq, back in the chow hall glued to the tv screens. only this time, it was oil instead of water.


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This one-day course is aimed at people who are a senior member of staff in their organisation, or who have a responsibility for delivery training. The purpose of the course is to have the ability to effectively deliver a ‘Safe Handling of Medication’ course to their staff to promote competency and consistency with medication management.
This Train the Trainer course takes the trainer through the ‘Safe Handling of Medication’ course material giving them additional information and advice about how to deliver the course.
On completion of the course the trainer will be equipped to deliver the Safe Handling of Medication’ course to their staff.
The legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings.
Roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social care settings.
The common types of medication and their use.
The process for receiving, storing and disposing of medication supplies safely.
How to promote the rights of the individual and support the use of medication.
How to record and report on use of medication.
Headed up by Daniel Davies, DJD Consultants are an independent care consultancy service who provides CQC registered organisations with a specialist level of advice and support to ensure compliance. We provide our clients with tools and solutions that help and prevent future problems and breakdowns of your support systems and policy structure.

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this one-day course is aimed at people who are a senior member of staff in their organisation, or who have a responsibility for delivery training. the purpose of the course is to have the ability to effectively deliver a ‘safe handling of medication’ course to their staff to promote competency and consistency with medication management.
this train the trainer course takes the trainer through the ‘safe handling of medication’ course material giving them additional information and advice about how to deliver the course.
on completion of the course the trainer will be equipped to deliver the safe handling of medication’ course to their staff.
the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings.
roles and responsibilities in the use of medication in social care settings.
the common types of medication and their use.
the process for receiving, storing and disposing of medication supplies safely.
how to promote the rights of the individual and support the use of medication.
how to record and report on use of medication.
headed up by daniel davies, djd consultants are an independent care consultancy service who provides cqc registered organisations with a specialist level of advice and support to ensure compliance. we provide our clients with tools and solutions that help and prevent future problems and breakdowns of your support systems and policy structure.


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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 1, 2016) - First Bauxite Corporation (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:FBX) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a second extension agreement with its note holders to extend from February 29, 2016 to March 8, 2016 the maturity date in all the outstanding notes issued by the Company to Pacific Road Resources Funds and Resource Capital Fund V L.P. The Company also agreed to revise the Tranche 2 Purchase Date to March 8, 2016 in the note purchase agreement dated October 30, 2015 between the Company and Resource Capital Fund VI L.P. related to the 8% interest bearing convertible note issuable to RCF VI in the principal amount of US$11,000,000.
All other terms of the transaction remain in place as described in the Company's news releases dated October 30, 2015 and January 19, 2016. The existing debt roll-over and tranche 2 closings remain subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions contained in the note purchase agreement and amending agreements between the parties.

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toronto, ontario--(marketwired - march 1, 2016) - first bauxite corporation (the "company") (tsx venture:fbx) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a second extension agreement with its note holders to extend from february 29, 2016 to march 8, 2016 the maturity date in all the outstanding notes issued by the company to pacific road resources funds and resource capital fund v l.p. the company also agreed to revise the tranche 2 purchase date to march 8, 2016 in the note purchase agreement dated october 30, 2015 between the company and resource capital fund vi l.p. related to the 8% interest bearing convertible note issuable to rcf vi in the principal amount of us$11,000,000.
all other terms of the transaction remain in place as described in the company's news releases dated october 30, 2015 and january 19, 2016. the existing debt roll-over and tranche 2 closings remain subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions contained in the note purchase agreement and amending agreements between the parties.


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Salesforce released Einstein Services to enable admins and developers to build custom AI by using low-code or simple “point-and-click” formulas.
Datadog announced the general availability of its support for Amazon Web Services (AWS) App Mesh, a hosted service that dynamically configures service mesh proxies.
Why Nudge.ai? Reach out to the decision makers at Datadog with a personalized email - let them know that you found their recent news mention interesting.
Nudge.ai’s relationship intelligence platform can help you find the right executive to reach out to at Datadog, such as Michelle Danis, Vp of Customer Success, or Olivier Pomel, CEO. Then get in touch and start a conversation.
Executives can be difficult to reach, but every company has connectors who bring together people and ideas. At Datadog, people like Ilan Rabinovitch, and Richard Fye are likely connectors.
When Datadog is mentioned in the news, Nudge.ai often sees topics like Enterprise, and Money. If your conversation focuses on these topics, you’ll probably get Datadog’s attention.
When Datadog is mentioned in the news, companies such as Appdynamics, Inc., Solarwinds, and Thoughtworks are often also mentioned. These companies can serve as customer examples.
Employees who are often in the news are usually open to starting conversations or exploring ideas. Nudge.ai's sales AI saw Ilan Rabinovitch, Olivier Pomel, and Amit Agarwal from Datadog recently mentioned in the news.
Who in your network can introduce you to Datadog? Nudge.ai finds the best pathway to reach contacts at this company.

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salesforce released einstein services to enable admins and developers to build custom ai by using low-code or simple “point-and-click” formulas.
datadog announced the general availability of its support for amazon web services (aws) app mesh, a hosted service that dynamically configures service mesh proxies.
why nudge.ai? reach out to the decision makers at datadog with a personalized email - let them know that you found their recent news mention interesting.
nudge.ai’s relationship intelligence platform can help you find the right executive to reach out to at datadog, such as michelle danis, vp of customer success, or olivier pomel, ceo. then get in touch and start a conversation.
executives can be difficult to reach, but every company has connectors who bring together people and ideas. at datadog, people like ilan rabinovitch, and richard fye are likely connectors.
when datadog is mentioned in the news, nudge.ai often sees topics like enterprise, and money. if your conversation focuses on these topics, you’ll probably get datadog’s attention.
when datadog is mentioned in the news, companies such as appdynamics, inc., solarwinds, and thoughtworks are often also mentioned. these companies can serve as customer examples.
employees who are often in the news are usually open to starting conversations or exploring ideas. nudge.ai's sales ai saw ilan rabinovitch, olivier pomel, and amit agarwal from datadog recently mentioned in the news.
who in your network can introduce you to datadog? nudge.ai finds the best pathway to reach contacts at this company.


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The Tiresias™ fonts are distributed in the hope that they will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

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these files are part of the tiresias™ family of fonts. they are free software; you can redistribute them and/or modify them under the terms of the gnu general public license as published by the free software foundation; either version 3 of the license, or any later version.
the tiresias™ fonts are distributed in the hope that they will be useful, but without any warranty; without even the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. see the gnu general public license for more details.


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After two games at the 2018 World Cup, Argentina was in serious trouble.
With an aging team that lacked world class defenders, the Albiceleste managed just a draw with Iceland while eventual World Cup finalists Croatia reminded Argentina what it used to have in midfield with a dominating 3-0 win.
The defeat put Argentina in a precarious position, needing a win on the final group stage day and some luck to go through into the knockout stage past Nigeria and Iceland. Now, a new book by Argentine journalist Ariel Senosiain could shed some light on what happened between the match against Croatia and Nigeria.
According to Senosian’s digital book, called El Mundial es Historias, Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano ordered a meeting with manager Jorge Sampaoli and his coaching staff, and it did not go down well.
Messi was reportedly also upset with Sampaoli for the manager asking Messi who he thought should come on as a substitute during the match.
“You asked me 10 times which players you wanted me to see on and which ones I didn’t and I never gave you a name,” Messi reportedly said.
In the days following the defeat to Croatia, many reports emerged out of the Argentina camp that Messi had essentially organized a mutiny, and he was going to select the squad and tactical instructions. The team made the switch from a three-man backline to a more standard 4-4-2, and it delivered some better performances, even though Argentina’s defense was still shambolic, especially in the 4-3 defeat to France.
With 15 members of the 23-man roster over the age of 30 and no head coach, the Argentina National Team is set for a huge upheavel, and there’s not much in terms of youth players who could replace the likes of Mascherano, Banega, Otamendi and of course Messi and Sergio Aguero in the lineup.
These alleged quotes are just the beginning of what should be a messy year for Argentina, as it tries to get itself back on track, renewing its youth development and forming the next generation of Albiceleste stars.

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after two games at the 2018 world cup, argentina was in serious trouble.
with an aging team that lacked world class defenders, the albiceleste managed just a draw with iceland while eventual world cup finalists croatia reminded argentina what it used to have in midfield with a dominating 3-0 win.
the defeat put argentina in a precarious position, needing a win on the final group stage day and some luck to go through into the knockout stage past nigeria and iceland. now, a new book by argentine journalist ariel senosiain could shed some light on what happened between the match against croatia and nigeria.
according to senosian’s digital book, called el mundial es historias, lionel messi and javier mascherano ordered a meeting with manager jorge sampaoli and his coaching staff, and it did not go down well.
messi was reportedly also upset with sampaoli for the manager asking messi who he thought should come on as a substitute during the match.
“you asked me 10 times which players you wanted me to see on and which ones i didn’t and i never gave you a name,” messi reportedly said.
in the days following the defeat to croatia, many reports emerged out of the argentina camp that messi had essentially organized a mutiny, and he was going to select the squad and tactical instructions. the team made the switch from a three-man backline to a more standard 4-4-2, and it delivered some better performances, even though argentina’s defense was still shambolic, especially in the 4-3 defeat to france.
with 15 members of the 23-man roster over the age of 30 and no head coach, the argentina national team is set for a huge upheavel, and there’s not much in terms of youth players who could replace the likes of mascherano, banega, otamendi and of course messi and sergio aguero in the lineup.
these alleged quotes are just the beginning of what should be a messy year for argentina, as it tries to get itself back on track, renewing its youth development and forming the next generation of albiceleste stars.


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Fred and Jam are reunited and ready to kick off more consistent retro content, albeit this one is only half retro. In this spoileriffic comparison podcast, the two delve into the development and content of the scrapped version of Resident Evil 2, dubbed Resident Evil 1.5 by the Internet, as well as the original full blown release. Then they move over to comparing the quality and content in this new remake. It’s a long ride and it’s highly recommended that you play the games first, but sit back and enjoy a horrifying trip through the Raccoon City police department and beyond.
Something tells me if I ever play a RE game outside of 4, it will be the original 2, not this remake. From what I can tell by how Fred described the story, that “heart wrenching emotional family drama” was written by someone who never ever went through that himself, and was instead inspired by Hollywood movies. I reject on principle any story that does not feel genuinely human.

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fred and jam are reunited and ready to kick off more consistent retro content, albeit this one is only half retro. in this spoileriffic comparison podcast, the two delve into the development and content of the scrapped version of resident evil 2, dubbed resident evil 1.5 by the internet, as well as the original full blown release. then they move over to comparing the quality and content in this new remake. it’s a long ride and it’s highly recommended that you play the games first, but sit back and enjoy a horrifying trip through the raccoon city police department and beyond.
something tells me if i ever play a re game outside of 4, it will be the original 2, not this remake. from what i can tell by how fred described the story, that “heart wrenching emotional family drama” was written by someone who never ever went through that himself, and was instead inspired by hollywood movies. i reject on principle any story that does not feel genuinely human.


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Interview: Mark Peters talks to Neal Adams.
Interview: Scott McCloud talks about storytelling in the comics medium.
Reviews: Josh Begley on Conan the Avenger #21. Patrick Dane on Sagas of the Northmen. Sean Gaffney on Kizumonogatari: Wound Tale. Greg McElhatton on The Omega Men #7. Chad Nevett on Dreadstar #62.
11 tales of plagiarism, credit-grabbing, and sexual harassment in the comics industry.
The Book That Hitler Didn’t Want You to Read, out this month, is a comic about the time Adolf Hitler sued Alan Cranston — who, before he was a senator, was a journalist — for copyright infringement. In 1939, Cranston produced a tabloid-format version of Mein Kampf that focused on the racist and violent passages that the American publisher had edited out of the English-language edition.
MangaBlog picks the best and worst manga of the year.
Rich Barrett presents the Mental Floss list of the 25 best graphic novels and comics.
Sean Kleefeld looks back at the year in webcomics.
Top 5 comic book events of 2015, according Daily News Service.

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interview: mark peters talks to neal adams.
interview: scott mccloud talks about storytelling in the comics medium.
reviews: josh begley on conan the avenger #21. patrick dane on sagas of the northmen. sean gaffney on kizumonogatari: wound tale. greg mcelhatton on the omega men #7. chad nevett on dreadstar #62.
11 tales of plagiarism, credit-grabbing, and sexual harassment in the comics industry.
the book that hitler didn’t want you to read, out this month, is a comic about the time adolf hitler sued alan cranston — who, before he was a senator, was a journalist — for copyright infringement. in 1939, cranston produced a tabloid-format version of mein kampf that focused on the racist and violent passages that the american publisher had edited out of the english-language edition.
mangablog picks the best and worst manga of the year.
rich barrett presents the mental floss list of the 25 best graphic novels and comics.
sean kleefeld looks back at the year in webcomics.
top 5 comic book events of 2015, according daily news service.


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We visited Sagano & Arashiyama for strolling.
It not only bamboo forest, but also store signs and menu, the scenery of town, everything was new.
Our students could see the different angle of Kyoto from what they have already learned.
They looked very tired of strolling around the area in the hot weather.
Take good rest today and get the school days after fresh!
We visited Shugakuin Imperial Villa and were divided into two groups to stroll.
We really enjoyed the beautiful garden which is one of the examples representative of Japanese gardens.
Visiting the garden in the fall or winter makes different impression.
Why not give it a try again on some holiday?
The summer short term course begins on July 11.
Here the calendar and the schedule of weekly field trips & other attractive summer events are as the below.
Let's enjoy your summer with studying Japanese and experiencing historical events in Kyoto!

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we visited sagano & arashiyama for strolling.
it not only bamboo forest, but also store signs and menu, the scenery of town, everything was new.
our students could see the different angle of kyoto from what they have already learned.
they looked very tired of strolling around the area in the hot weather.
take good rest today and get the school days after fresh!
we visited shugakuin imperial villa and were divided into two groups to stroll.
we really enjoyed the beautiful garden which is one of the examples representative of japanese gardens.
visiting the garden in the fall or winter makes different impression.
why not give it a try again on some holiday?
the summer short term course begins on july 11.
here the calendar and the schedule of weekly field trips & other attractive summer events are as the below.
let's enjoy your summer with studying japanese and experiencing historical events in kyoto!


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Have you checked your privilege recently?
This workshop is open to all who want to take a closer look at their own lives and step into the shoes of others for a moment. We will be discussing concepts, work-shopping ideas, participating in activities and listening to stories. Please bring your respect and a willing to learn, we'll provide the rest!
Participation is voluntary. We respect your individual right to withdraw from participation at all times.
The Queer Amnesty International Adelaide Action Group meets up once a month to socialise whilst discussing Queer Human Rights issues from around the world and here in Australia. We create change through grassroots, social activism and welcome new members!

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have you checked your privilege recently?
this workshop is open to all who want to take a closer look at their own lives and step into the shoes of others for a moment. we will be discussing concepts, work-shopping ideas, participating in activities and listening to stories. please bring your respect and a willing to learn, we'll provide the rest!
participation is voluntary. we respect your individual right to withdraw from participation at all times.
the queer amnesty international adelaide action group meets up once a month to socialise whilst discussing queer human rights issues from around the world and here in australia. we create change through grassroots, social activism and welcome new members!


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You wouldn’t know that Case, who spends hours speeding up and down the ice at hockey practice, was anything other than an active little boy. But soon after he was born in 2001, his mother Leslie Haberstroh knew something wasn’t right. He couldn’t hold down his baby formula, and he was unable to pass his newborn stool or meconium. “It was the typical signs of Hirschsprung’s or a blockage,” said Leslie. Case was soon sent to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh where he underwent a biopsy under the care of a team of doctors.
After surgery, Case spent 3 weeks recovering in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The doctors wanted to ensure that everything had gone properly with the procedure, that his intestines didn’t twist, and that he could keep formula down. After passing these tests, baby Case was sent home. Three months later, Case returned to UPMC Children’s for a second surgery called a pull-through. Since then, he hasn’t had any operations and only takes medication on an as-needed basis. Case participated in a research study at UPMC Children’s for nearly eight years in order to help other children with Hirschsprung’s disease.
Case’s symptoms didn’t disappear totally, however. He still experiences abdominal discomfort, especially after eating. Still, Case says lunch is one of his favorite subjects at school. The discomfort, however, can cause missed class time, leaving him behind on instruction. Luckily, a few helpful teachers and Case’s determination to do well and keep up with his brother have allowed him to reach his goals. Both Case and Leslie know how hard it can be to send a young Hirschsprung’s patient off to school. That’s why Leslie wanted to raise awareness and offer support to families who were experiencing the same thing that she went through a few years earlier.
The Haberstroh family wanted to raise awareness about Hirschsprung’s and offer support to other families who have children with the disease. To do this, Case decided to bring together hockey and Hirschsprung’s, two things close to his heart. In September 2014, the Haberstroh family organized the first annual “Hockey for Hirschsprung’s” youth ice hockey tournament.
The goal was to raise awareness, raise money, and inspire other kids. Case wanted to show that it is possible to lead a normal life with the disease. “I can do lots of stuff that all my other friends can do,” Case said.
The week-long event at the Belmont Complex in West Kittanning attracted 12 amateur teams for a round-robin tournament. The winners were presented with ice-like medals and a banner. The first annual event raised $3,500 for the Colorectal Center for Children. “I felt pretty good that I could give money to kids [with Hirschsprung’s],” said Case. Overall, the tournament was a success. The Haberstroh clan connected with 2 other families that had young kids with Hirschsprung’s. They shared tips and advice, but most importantly support. “So much support came out of this,” Leslie said. The 2nd Annual Hockey For Hirschsprung’s tournament is scheduled for August 26-30 & September 2-6, 2015 and is now fielding 24 teams.
Today, the hockey-loving teenager gets more ice time than hospital time, and he and his family have turned their love of the sport in to a chance to help other children suffering from Hirschsprung’s. In the future, Case hopes to go to a “good college” and play on their hockey team. His mother Leslie knows that “whatever he does, he will be successful. He’s very driven.” These days, nothing seems to be holding Case back.
For an appointment or consultation, Contact the Colorectal Center for Children.

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you wouldn’t know that case, who spends hours speeding up and down the ice at hockey practice, was anything other than an active little boy. but soon after he was born in 2001, his mother leslie haberstroh knew something wasn’t right. he couldn’t hold down his baby formula, and he was unable to pass his newborn stool or meconium. “it was the typical signs of hirschsprung’s or a blockage,” said leslie. case was soon sent to upmc children's hospital of pittsburgh where he underwent a biopsy under the care of a team of doctors.
after surgery, case spent 3 weeks recovering in the neonatal intensive care unit. the doctors wanted to ensure that everything had gone properly with the procedure, that his intestines didn’t twist, and that he could keep formula down. after passing these tests, baby case was sent home. three months later, case returned to upmc children’s for a second surgery called a pull-through. since then, he hasn’t had any operations and only takes medication on an as-needed basis. case participated in a research study at upmc children’s for nearly eight years in order to help other children with hirschsprung’s disease.
case’s symptoms didn’t disappear totally, however. he still experiences abdominal discomfort, especially after eating. still, case says lunch is one of his favorite subjects at school. the discomfort, however, can cause missed class time, leaving him behind on instruction. luckily, a few helpful teachers and case’s determination to do well and keep up with his brother have allowed him to reach his goals. both case and leslie know how hard it can be to send a young hirschsprung’s patient off to school. that’s why leslie wanted to raise awareness and offer support to families who were experiencing the same thing that she went through a few years earlier.
the haberstroh family wanted to raise awareness about hirschsprung’s and offer support to other families who have children with the disease. to do this, case decided to bring together hockey and hirschsprung’s, two things close to his heart. in september 2014, the haberstroh family organized the first annual “hockey for hirschsprung’s” youth ice hockey tournament.
the goal was to raise awareness, raise money, and inspire other kids. case wanted to show that it is possible to lead a normal life with the disease. “i can do lots of stuff that all my other friends can do,” case said.
the week-long event at the belmont complex in west kittanning attracted 12 amateur teams for a round-robin tournament. the winners were presented with ice-like medals and a banner. the first annual event raised $3,500 for the colorectal center for children. “i felt pretty good that i could give money to kids [with hirschsprung’s],” said case. overall, the tournament was a success. the haberstroh clan connected with 2 other families that had young kids with hirschsprung’s. they shared tips and advice, but most importantly support. “so much support came out of this,” leslie said. the 2nd annual hockey for hirschsprung’s tournament is scheduled for august 26-30 & september 2-6, 2015 and is now fielding 24 teams.
today, the hockey-loving teenager gets more ice time than hospital time, and he and his family have turned their love of the sport in to a chance to help other children suffering from hirschsprung’s. in the future, case hopes to go to a “good college” and play on their hockey team. his mother leslie knows that “whatever he does, he will be successful. he’s very driven.” these days, nothing seems to be holding case back.
for an appointment or consultation, contact the colorectal center for children.


text: I hope they serve beer in hell is a book that stats almost all the terrible things and great things that can come out of engaging yourself in a lot of drinking. The main character Tucker Max is a great writer. I mostly enjoying reading his books because he tells the truth. Every story he writes is completely true and thats what makes hims so hilarious. If it wasnt true then it wouldnt be as funny, but knowing that some of the things he says happens is what really makes the story.

lowercased: i hope they serve beer in hell is a book that stats almost all the terrible things and great things that can come out of engaging yourself in a lot of drinking. the main character tucker max is a great writer. i mostly enjoying reading his books because he tells the truth. every story he writes is completely true and thats what makes hims so hilarious. if it wasnt true then it wouldnt be as funny, but knowing that some of the things he says happens is what really makes the story.


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Our best selling shape and style of bag is the bucket, so far.
Comes in four lovely colours: burgundy, black, navy and grey.
We made this mini one because it is really cute.
It fits your phone, your keys, your wallet and a lip gloss.
The exterior is 10.10 oz waxed cotton canvas and it is lined with water repellent nylon. The toggles are super handy and easy to use. The top handle is made of a reflective paracord just because details like that make us happy.

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our best selling shape and style of bag is the bucket, so far.
comes in four lovely colours: burgundy, black, navy and grey.
we made this mini one because it is really cute.
it fits your phone, your keys, your wallet and a lip gloss.
the exterior is 10.10 oz waxed cotton canvas and it is lined with water repellent nylon. the toggles are super handy and easy to use. the top handle is made of a reflective paracord just because details like that make us happy.


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The internet as we know today has become very generic. Although that is has become an incredible tool giving the possibility to millions of internet users worldwide to search any and all kind of information, there is a lot of confusing and malicious information that is available. Consequently, it has become more and more difficult for companies and brand owners to differentiate themselves in the eyes of the internet user from the other of millions of domain names that have no primary or secondary meaning. In many cases internet users do not really know anymore whether they are dealing with a true company with all kinds of negative experiences as a result Also if you look at some of existing gTLDs that were set up with an initial purpose to serve the corporate market, you can see that that purpose has diluted.
With .ltd TLD we as the Applicant want to change that experience, bringing back the true meaning of a specific TLD that will allow companies that are registered within a specific region to be able to register their company names within the .ltd TLD, making it clearer for the user that he is dealing with the corporate market. As such, this specific TLD will provide companies the opportunity to differentiate themselves from any other TLD due to the fact that the Applicant will ensure and enhance restricted policies (i.e. only companies registered within the Commonwealth countries, Ireland, China, Hong Kong and⁄or Brazil will be allowed to apply for a domain name). The result will be a genuine, safe and secure TLD that will not tolerate any abuses or misuse of domain names or websites and will ensure that all companies that apply for a domain name do indeed meet the requirements of the policies as laid down by the Applicant. In addition companies that were not entitled to register their company names as a domain name due to unavailability will now have the opportunity to do so.
In addition, the Applicant is convinced that an .ltd TLD will be an added value to the internet community as a whole and to the internet user in specific. As the internet domain space- as we know today- will entirely change the internet users will search the internet on a whole different level. The internet will no longer exist primarily of “.com” domain names, but the domain name space will become more segregated. Consequently, the Applicant truly believes that the .ltd TLD will provide an added value by setting up and managing a TLD that will only allow companies that are registered in the Commonwealth countries, Ireland, China, Hong Kong and⁄or Brazil to apply for a domain name. The Applicant wants to ensure that all registrants have a link within the TLD, as the term ʺltdʺ is used by the majority of companies that are registered under the laws and regulations of Commonwealth countries, Ireland, China, Hong Kong and⁄or Brazil.

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the internet as we know today has become very generic. although that is has become an incredible tool giving the possibility to millions of internet users worldwide to search any and all kind of information, there is a lot of confusing and malicious information that is available. consequently, it has become more and more difficult for companies and brand owners to differentiate themselves in the eyes of the internet user from the other of millions of domain names that have no primary or secondary meaning. in many cases internet users do not really know anymore whether they are dealing with a true company with all kinds of negative experiences as a result also if you look at some of existing gtlds that were set up with an initial purpose to serve the corporate market, you can see that that purpose has diluted.
with .ltd tld we as the applicant want to change that experience, bringing back the true meaning of a specific tld that will allow companies that are registered within a specific region to be able to register their company names within the .ltd tld, making it clearer for the user that he is dealing with the corporate market. as such, this specific tld will provide companies the opportunity to differentiate themselves from any other tld due to the fact that the applicant will ensure and enhance restricted policies (i.e. only companies registered within the commonwealth countries, ireland, china, hong kong and⁄or brazil will be allowed to apply for a domain name). the result will be a genuine, safe and secure tld that will not tolerate any abuses or misuse of domain names or websites and will ensure that all companies that apply for a domain name do indeed meet the requirements of the policies as laid down by the applicant. in addition companies that were not entitled to register their company names as a domain name due to unavailability will now have the opportunity to do so.
in addition, the applicant is convinced that an .ltd tld will be an added value to the internet community as a whole and to the internet user in specific. as the internet domain space- as we know today- will entirely change the internet users will search the internet on a whole different level. the internet will no longer exist primarily of “.com” domain names, but the domain name space will become more segregated. consequently, the applicant truly believes that the .ltd tld will provide an added value by setting up and managing a tld that will only allow companies that are registered in the commonwealth countries, ireland, china, hong kong and⁄or brazil to apply for a domain name. the applicant wants to ensure that all registrants have a link within the tld, as the term ʺltdʺ is used by the majority of companies that are registered under the laws and regulations of commonwealth countries, ireland, china, hong kong and⁄or brazil.


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This program gives clubs the opportunity to compete for a place on the coveted IRONMAN podium. The IRONMAN TriClub Program uses the IRONMAN Age Group Ranking point system for Race Day scoring. Earn points simply by crossing the finish line! Podium awards are currently offered at all IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events located in North America.
TriClub Villages are also a fun and motivating part of the program. Many of the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races have TriClub Village areas. These villages are typically strategically located on the run course, provide a place where club members can set up their team tents, congregate, and cheer on athletes competing in the event.
The IRONMAN TriClub Program is announcing a special competition for clubs racing at IRONMAN Wisconsin, IRONMAN Chattanooga, IRONMAN Louisville, and IRONMAN Florida – it’s time to Rally the Troops! The Top 3 TriClubs based on registered and affiliated athletes 7 days before each event will win a gift certificate for a local bar/restaurant to celebrate during race week!
These prizes are in addition to benefits TriClubs already receive at each event including the Top 5 TriClubs receive priority bike racking with their club and the Top 3 TriClubs receive 2 VIP passes for club spectators. **The Top 5 TriClubs are based on registered and affiliated athletes at each individual race, 45 days before the event.

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this program gives clubs the opportunity to compete for a place on the coveted ironman podium. the ironman triclub program uses the ironman age group ranking point system for race day scoring. earn points simply by crossing the finish line! podium awards are currently offered at all ironman and ironman 70.3 events located in north america.
triclub villages are also a fun and motivating part of the program. many of the ironman and ironman 70.3 races have triclub village areas. these villages are typically strategically located on the run course, provide a place where club members can set up their team tents, congregate, and cheer on athletes competing in the event.
the ironman triclub program is announcing a special competition for clubs racing at ironman wisconsin, ironman chattanooga, ironman louisville, and ironman florida – it’s time to rally the troops! the top 3 triclubs based on registered and affiliated athletes 7 days before each event will win a gift certificate for a local bar/restaurant to celebrate during race week!
these prizes are in addition to benefits triclubs already receive at each event including the top 5 triclubs receive priority bike racking with their club and the top 3 triclubs receive 2 vip passes for club spectators. **the top 5 triclubs are based on registered and affiliated athletes at each individual race, 45 days before the event.