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The phrase “don’t sell yourself short” is often a reminder that you possess greater capacity and capability than you give yourself credit for. I’ve used this phrase with others and have also been the recipient. We often encounter this phrase in the midst of challenges when we’re on the verge of giving up. It’s serves as a booster shot of self-confidence when needed most.
Not selling yourself short is an essential element in embracing your personal value. If you attract disrespect or mistreatment, perhaps it’s because the value you’re advertising yourself as reflects a cheap and used inner sense of self-worth. We attract that which we value. So if you feel like your’e a magnet for cheap relationships, friendships, or people who don’t value you or take advantage of you, look no further than the mirror.
You often see this cycle played out in personal relationships. People sometimes remain in relationships that are toxic or worse. Even when they do break free, they frequently end up attracting more of what they escaped from. A root element in this is often a direct reflection of self. If you don’t believe you’re worthy of the best, you’ll always be selling yourself on the clearance rack of life. Your view of yourself is an advertisement sign. When you feel cheap and under-valued, you end up attracting cheap buyers or swindlers looking for a deal.
The laws of attraction are irrefutable. When we value ourselves and maintain a sense of self-love, the signals we send out reflect that. It’s like the difference between the signs advertising a cheap used car lot and those of a luxury auto dealer. How safe and valued do you feel walking onto a used car lot anticipating the used car sales pitch? The stereotypical used car salesman believes you too naive, uninformed, or too stupid to make a good choice. If this is the energy you’re generating, then guess what – you’ll be going home with a lemon.
Contrast that with stepping on a new car lot for Mercedes. If you’re determined to buy a nice car and know you are worth it, you confidently step onto the lot as if you own the place. You’re in control. You know what you want and won’t be taken for granted. But make no mistake, you can’t fake it either. If your self-worth is no better than a used car and you step into a luxury dealership, sooner or later, you’ll be found to be a fraud. The difference here is your own self-worth and what you bring to the game. It’s not a cocky or conceited energy; it’s plain confidence and self-love.
Attracting quality relationships and connections starts with valuing ourselves. When you decide to no longer compromise on quality, you shift your energy and what you attract. We have all had relationships where it seems the other person simply wants to take advantage of us or mistreats us in some way. They only call when they want or need something. The relationship is all about them. Whose fault is it if you remain connected with that person? In cases like that, they don’t value you, they only value what you will do for them. When you decide to stop being a doormat, you find there really wasn’t a relationship in the first place. I’ve yet to walk from a toxic relationship to have the other person apologize and change their behavior.
When we see ourselves as weak or under-valued, we become a magnet for people who only want to exploit us. Strong and confident people repel unwanted predators. It works in the same way as our physical health. A strong and vibrant body easily deflects bacteria, viruses, and disease. The weak and sick often fall prey to illness because they don’t have the antibodies to combat the parasites. In a spiritual sense, the positive light and energy we emit from self-love, self-respect, and confidence are antibodies that deflect away any attempts to harm us.
If you want to attract quality in your life, stop hanging the clearance sale sign of energy around your neck. Instead, invest in self-love and respect. Recognize how incredibly valuable you are. Let others know you’ll not tolerate being taken for granted or walked over. This isn’t an act of arrogance, but one of self-respect. Recognize you are worthy of the best for that is what our Creator wants for all of us. When we stop being victims and become the victor, we suddenly begin attracting others who also value the same.


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The Great GI JOE-Transformers War took place in 1988, and resulted in the Autobots/Joe Alliance (AJA) gaining control over the Union of Decepticon and Cobra Forces' (UDCF) strongholds in the Bedroom and Backyard theaters.
For years, people argued over which was better: GI JOE or Transformers. Meanwhile divisions existed in each of these factions, between the Autobots and the Decepticons of Transformers, and the Joes and Cobra of GI Joe. Cobra had gained control of large sections of the Backyard, including the area from the Big Stump to the Flower Bed. Meanwhile, Joe forces had dug in near the Back Door, and had set up air fields by the Clothesline. Simultaneously, both forces had gained significant territory in the Bedroom, with Joe well established on the Dresser, and Cobra forces maintaining terrorist cells deep Under the Bed. At the same time, Autobots and Decepticons were building their own forces in both the Backyard and the Bedroom. The Autobots had taken the Toybox and controlled the Back Walkway, while the Decepticons had set up in the Closet and the Back Fence.
"Megatron! Let's desssstroy those pathetic Joessss and Autobotssss!!"
With those words, The Great GI Joe-Transformers war had begun. Quickly, Megatron accepted, and the UDCF came into being.
In the Bedroom, the AJA used their high-ground advantage to its fullest, sending both Skystriker and Conquest aircraft, followed by the Aerialbots. However, this move was merely warm up, the main attack followed by a ground assault by the Dinobots and Roadblock to quickly knock out the UDCF in the Closet. Their attention then turned to the deeply dug-in forces Under the Bed. The AJA did not notice that the battle for the Closet was much too easy. Megatron had moved most of his forces into the sheltered Under the Bed area to reduce the AJA's ability to strike from the air. Immediately Starscream and Skywarp launched alongside Cobra Rattlers and quickly took out the AJA's air combat ability, taking down Fireflight and three of the Skystriker aircraft, thus gaining air superiority. Ironhide and Bumblebee, along with Gung Ho and Shipwreck in Vamps, led a ground assault on the caves, and punched a hole in the UDCF's seemingly impenetrable defense. Starscream and Skywarp immediately fled to the Backyard theater, seeing that the day was lost in the Bedroom.
The worst of the fighting came from the Battle for the Backyard. Heavy losses were incurred on both sides in this terrible conflict. 4 Joe, 5 Cobra, 2 Autobot, and 4 Decepticon figures were missing and presumed lost, as well as countless broken thumbs and disjointed legs on both sides. Duke jumped in to Optimus Prime's cab, and led the AJA charge against the UDCF forces. Cobra Commander wielded Megatron and joined the fray. Decepticon forces dropped Firecrackers on to AJA, severely wounding QuickKick. Snake Eyes and Stormshadow battled atop the Big Stump, with Stormshadow eventually being pushed off the side before being caught and carried off by Starscream. At the end of the intense fighting, the AJA had won the day, forcing most UDCF troops into the prison of the Toybox. Starscream and Stormshadow returned much later to free them, but that's another story. Later photos were discovered of Shipwreck (presumed KIA) showing horrendous torture in captivity by Cobra operatives, including the infamous lighter technique resulting in loss of limb.
Clearly it was a strategic stronghold, and having a bedroom with track lighting, shag carpeting and three electrical outlets was a bonus. 2/19 Autobots land on Barbie’s Playhouse at 8:59A.M.. This comes after 10 weeks of bombing from Joe's planes and plastic missiles. The preliminary bombardment had been the heaviest up to that point in the war. A total of 7 GI Joe's, 2 micro machine tanks, 4 Star Wars figurines including a limited edition Darth Vader (who was good guy now), 6 plastic army men, 3 expensive transformers, 4 Tinkertoy ships, 3 constructs ships were available for the invasion. Bumblebee scouted out the terrain, only to be attacked by the Combaticons and a Cobra force, and taken hostage. Scarlett and Joe led the charge towards the playhouse, flanked by Prime, Hound, some Lego people, Cliffjumper, and many other GI Joe figurines. However, the UDCF were not without defenses. Dr. Biggles-Jones coordinated the seemingly impenetrable defense of the area. With Cobra snipers mounted on the roof of the playhouse and multiple foot soldiers, the area seemed hopeless to the AJA. Prime led a Autobot strike team (consisting of Tracks, Cliffjumper, Sunstreaker, and Ironhide) to do battle with Soundwave and his components, while Rodimus Prime, Blurr, Springer, Kup, Blaster, and the Dinobots faced off against the Constructicons. Ratchet and the Joe's medic provided medical support. Joe and Scarlett led soldiers into the front door of the playhouse, seizing command of the dining room and front hallway.
Before long, the fighting had reached an unprecedented level. Springer and Blurr were annihilated by Devastator, while Dr. Biggles Jones had been assassinated by Nightbeat. Fortunately, Ratchet was on hand to save the lives of Sludge and Cliffjumper. In a desperate attempt to keep a foothold on the area, the UDCF dispatched Skywarp and Thundercracker on a bombing raid, laying waste to the area.
After two hours of attack, the playhouse lay in ruin. Thousands of shards of plastic. The soldiers knew then that they had gotten carried away. Barbie was also carried away, and held hostage for the remainder of the war.
The Bathtub was a key held area by the AJA to keep Naval superiority. In a daring air strike by the Joes and Skyfire, they were able to toss multiple and some Autobots Joes onto the prime fleet. Out of the seven Joes that were tossed onto the ships, four actually landed on something dry: Beach Head, Scarlett, Dusty, and that ninja woman with the red band over her eyes. The three that landed in the water drowned and they were given a simple funeral. The four that survived went on to sabotage the aircraft staying at the ready and then blew holes in many key sections of the ship, but not without heavy resistance. Meanwhile, Seaspray attempted to head off the oncoming Tidal Wave, sacrificing his life for the AJA cause. A quick shot from an AJA sniper who was warming up for the later invasion fired a small projectile that caused one of the Joe's to topple off the ship. Eventually the charges that were placed in the bottom of the ship caused it to sink. One brave Joe equipped with state-of-the-art Action Navy Seal Diving Gear was sent on a secret mission to remove the plug from the bathtub drain, but was tragically eaten by a rubber squeaky shark. All knowledge of this incident was disavowed in the years following the war.
This was one of the most daring strikes in the war, and ultimately affected the outcome of the Battle Of The Front Hallway.
After their crushing defeat in the Bathtub, the UDCF retreated south toward the Front Hallway, stopping in the Living Room to refuel, regroup, and radio for backup. Soundwave stood guard while the others recuperated, dispatching Ravage and Laserbeak to reconnoiter the area. Meanwhile, the AJA was in hot pursuit, sending Bumblebee and a squad of Joes ahead, where they ran afoul of the Decepticon Mini-Cassettes. They returned to the Living Room and alerted their master to the incoming AJA force. They proceeded to send a smaller contingent to take up defensive positions on and along the couch, so as to cover their evacuation. Lead by Storm Shadow and Starscream, the defenders hatched a daring plan to topple the giant couch cushions onto the incoming AJA convoy, crippling them long enough for the evac transports to reach the front door.
In the days following the war, people began to realize that while GI Joe was a Real American Hero, with their alliance with the Transformers, they became more than meets the eye. The AJA and the UDCF would wage several more wars on each other, up until the rise to power of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Though it is reported Spur attic fighting is still being waged in "Geeky People's heads" where Casualties are said to Include Cobra Commander III, Ultra Jesus and three members of Kraftwerk.
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Which invoices will be posted to the accounting system when I run the Accounting Connector?
All open invoices will be posted to the accounting system, irrespective of the current billing cycle being processed.
Read more on docs.varibill.com for more information on posting invoices to the accounting system.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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At dawn this morning we sighted the volcanic peak of Lombok Island, our first land fall in Indonesia. Nice navigating Jenna, Bali is close.
The sun rises over Lombok island.
The events of last evening inspired me to write about a fish I saw in the Ashmore Lagoon, the ʻAha or needlefish.
During the day we saw schools of small malolo (flying fish) taking flight around the canoe. As dusk fell, they could no longer see Hōkūleʻa and came flying aboard. Four of us were hit – I was doing the dishes and was very surprised to be thumped in the back. These blunt nosed 6” fish give a wallop but arenʻt dangerous unless they hit your face. All of us are fine. During the night we relaunched about 10 malolo but this morning found about half a dozen more dried out on the deck.
Had we been struck by malolo’s distant cousin ʻaha instead, the results would’ve been serious. Both types of fish launch themselves into the air at about 38 mph, but malolo are blunt nosed, winged gliders whereas ʻaha are needle-nosed javelins up to three feet long. The bluish/silver fish launch themselves when startled and penetrate deeply enough to kill if they strike a vital area. Even when they hit an extremity and the entry wound looks small, the injury can be serious and usually requires local surgery to remove the jaw which breaks off deep in the cut.
These fish are common in Hawaiʻi; Nainoa, our captain of this leg, has been hit in the shoulder and both knees while paddling after dusk. A night fisherman on Kauaʻi was killed. Risk is much lower during daylight although a windsurfer on Maui sustained a serious knee injury from an ʻaha. Worldwide fatality rates are unknown but likely exceeds that from sharks.
First aid is managing bleeding, usually direct pressure is sufficient. After stabilizing the patient, even apparently minor wounds need to be explored for beak/jaw fragments. Once the victim arrives at an ER, imaging can help find retained fragments. As with all ocean related wound thorough cleaning and close observation for signs of infection is essential.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr confirms that Daniel Akpeyi will be in the goal from the start in Tuesday’s friendly encounter against the Pharaohs of Egypt at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, reports by Footballive.ng.
Rohr discloses that Akpeyi will be handed a starting berth in the game with Ezenwa coming on in the second half.
We are looking to the future, Uzoho made a good World Cup, he made a mistake but he is young and competition is open.
He also hinted that FC Midtjylland of Denmark forward Paul Onuachu will also lead the team’s attack from the start.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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OK!'s NYC Fashion Week Blog: Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B.
Can’t make it to NYC for Fashion Week? Don’t worry, OK!’s got you covered!
We’ll be hitting up all the big shows and reporting back right here, every day, as soon as we tear our eyes off the runway!
This afternoon we caught an eyeful at Gwen Stefani‘s L.A.M.B. show.
WHO: Gwen Stefani and baby Zuma.
FASHION: Edgy, rocker chic, high-heel booty shoes, over-the-knee-boots, straps, ripped shirts, over-the-knee socks, muti-fabric tight pants, military inspired cargo pants, layered, dark colors. Leather jackets, metallic jackets, some plaid, British inspired asymmetrical jackets with separate corset, futuristic leather dresses, ruched black catsuit, wool trench coats.
BEAUTY: Bangs with curled 1940’s inspired hair, dark maroon lipstick, smokey dark eyes, almost Dita Von Teese-esque. Very dramatic. Styling by Paula Bradley, makeup by Charlotte Tilbury and the M.A.C. Pro Team, hair by Danilo at the Wall Group.

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Introducing our new Gold-plated Honeybee bangle from Danon Jewellery.
Another designer statement bangle from Danon’s new Infinite Nature collection, this Danon bangle features a intricately detailed Danon hand crafted honey bee charm in gold plating.
Matching Mini Honey Bee earrings are also available.
As Danon Jewellery’s most recommended Stockist, we at Lizzielane are proud to present all our Danon Jewellery pieces in official Danon gift boxes, beautifully packaged making them idea gifts for birthday’s, anniversaries and even yourself.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


text: 1 Bedroom / 3 Home Offices / 2 Bathrooms - This incredibly unique and one-of-a-kind TriBeCa loft, is absolutely everything a true North TriBeCa space should be! Unlike anything on the market today this approximately 2400 sq ft loft features particularly large windows with open views, exposed brick walls throughout, original wide oak plank floors with extraordinarily large wood columns, high beamed ceilings, and detailed arch ways. Currently set up as a live-work space, this property features a huge eat-in kitchen, equipped with a Viking stove, Swedish appliances and dark slate counter tops, and two custom designed, full baths finished in Italian marble. In addition the loft has central-air and is pre-wired for state-of-the-art sound systems. Located in an original 1880's factory building that offers keyed-elevator access, common roof deck, significant storage space and extremely low monthly costs, the possibilities for this massive space are endless! Plus, it's located in one of Manhattan's best school districts in the most historical, sought-after New York City neighborhood, and just steps away from some the best restaurants, public transportation, that Tribeca, SoHo and the West Village have to offer.

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AbbVie will clearly fight to keep its top-selling Humira (adalimumab) anti-inflammatory drug on the market for as long as possible – but it also has one eye on a possible successor that is beginning to show promise in mid-stage clinical trials.
A series of drugs are jostling to become the next big-selling rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug as Humira, with sales predicted to top $15 billion this year by some analysts, potentially faces US biosimilar competition for the first time later this year.
This became more likely after advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously in favour of approving Amgen’s cheaper biosimilar rival.
Belgium’s Ablynx is developing an anti IL-6R antibody, vobarilizumab (pictured), in partnership with AbbVie, and the drug has already produced encouraging efficacy data compared with Roche’s RoActemra (tocilizumab) in RA.
Ablynx’s drug has already caught the eye with what looks like a best-in-class safety profile in a phase 2b trial, and AbbVie has an option to take on phase 3 development should another phase 2b trial go well later this year.
Topline efficacy results show that vobarilizumab could produce similar efficacy to Roche’s older IL-6 targeting drug, but with a fortnightly dose, instead of a weekly dose.
In the latest trial of 251 patients, 2.1% discontinued treatment due to adverse events, compared with 6.3% in a RoActemra group. Serious adverse events occurred in 0.5% of vobarilizumab patients compared with 3.1% for Roche’s drug.
The trial tested vobarilizumab as a monotherapy at three different doses over a 12 week course, in patients naïve to methotrexate, or who had not responded to it. It was not powered to demonstrate statistical significance over RoActemra, the fourth group in the trial.
But the crunch will come later this year when results from a second Ablynx phase 2b trial will be announced. This trial will compare vobarilizumab as an add-on to methotrexate versus placebo.
Should AbbVie decide to opt in, Ablynx will be eligible for a milestone payment of $75 million. If all targets are achieved, the deal is worth $665 million to Ablynx, plus royalties on sales.
The drug will likely face competition – Sanofi and Regeneron have already filed their sarilumab IL-6 inhibitor in the US earlier this year and the FDA is due to make a decision before the end of October.
GlaxoSmithKline and Janssen have revealed strong phase 3 data for their sirukumab at last month’s European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) conference and are planning to file later this year.
Predicting peak sales of 1.5 billion euros, Solvet said AbbVie has no IL-6 drug developed in-house, adding that research has shown that it may have already started to work on the autoinjector for vobarilizumab.
“We see vobarilizumab as key in the durability of AbbVie rheumatoid arthritis franchise,” said Solvet.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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Belgian authorities have charged three suspects to court in connection with deadly terror attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016. One of the suspects has been identified as Faycal Cheffou and is believed to be have been the third attacker who was captured on CCTV at the airport alongside two other suspected suicide bombers.
He was arrested and detained on Thursday and has now been charged with terrorist murder, attempted terrorist murder and participation in the activities of a terrorist group.
Several other unidentified suspects have also been detained in Brussels also in connection with the Brussels bombing.

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AWS Marketplace: Six Apart, Inc.
Six Apart was formed in 2001 as a blog solution provider in the US. In 2003 the company founded Six Apart KK, a Japanese legal entity. In November 2010, Six Apart joined forces with VideoEgg to create a new company called SAY Media. In January 2011, Six Apart KK was wholly acquired by Infocom, a Japanese IT company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Six Apart KK has assumed responsibility over all intellectual property and business operations of Movable Type, as well as trademark rights of Six Apart. The new Six Apart, a Japanese corporation formerly known as Six Apart KK, currently develops, markets and supports Movable Type for a global user base, and also operates the company's website (www.sixapart.com).


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Reducing environmental impact is a global challenge. Here at Ryan’s Servicenter, we understand the importance of protecting the environment for future generations. That’s why we are proud to be a GREEN auto repair shop!
Did you know that the automobile is the number one most recycled consumer product in the world today? More than 85% of the materials in motor vehicles, by weight, is recyclable. In addition to the recycling of old parts such as tires, there is also a significant amount of recycling that goes into the repair and maintenance of your vehicle. Auto repair shops have many different options for disposing of or recycling the parts and products in your automobile. Here at Ryan’s Servicenter, we choose to be earth-friendly!
Using recycled automotive fluids for heat. In 1998, Ryan’s Servicenter invested in a Clean Burn waste oil recycling system to generate heat for our facility. Since then we have been heating our auto repair shop solely on recycled automotive fluids! According to the AAIA, “40% of water pollution in our nation’s harbors and waterways is the result of improper collection, disposal or recycling of motor oil.” We recycle all petroleum based products with this unit (oil, transmission fluids, gear oils, brake fluid, steering fluid, etc.), keeping it out of our country’s waterways!
Recycling antifreeze. Instead of disposing of old anti-freeze that we remove from your vehicle, we collect and store the anti-freeze and then send it to a recycling plant to be broken down into its original elements. From here it can be completely recycled and reused!
Properly maintaining and recycling tires. Through proper service and repair we extend tire life as much as possible to save you money and reduce waste. When tires do reach their end of life, we haul them to a recycling facility where they are ground down for use in roadways and power plants. These recycling efforts help keep tires out of landfills and stockpiles. Tires in landfills can cause toxic runoff that contaminates the soil and watershed, while tires in stockpiles can create fires, causing land and air pollution and contaminating surface and groundwater sources. Stockpiles also are a breeding ground for mosquitoes and rodents that can carry deadly diseases and pose a threat to human health.
Utilizing remanufactured parts where possible. Where applicable, remanufactured parts can contribute to the recycling process. When an automotive part breaks, many times it is only a certain component of that part that is actually the problem, much of the part is fine. Instead of throwing the whole part out, it can be remanufactured. When a part is remanufactured, the wearable, missing or non-functioning components are replaced, and the part is reassembled and tested for compliance with performance specifications. A remanufactured part normally costs 50-75% less than a comparable new one. For example about 50 percent of a starter is recovered in the remanufacturing process. This can result in annual savings in the U.S. of 8.2 million gallons of crude oil from steel manufacturing, 51,500 tons of iron ore, and 6,000 tons of copper and other materials!
Recycling cleaning solvents. Ryan’s Servicenter has invested in a state-of-the-art System-One parts cleaning system. This allows us to clean our automotive parts and recycles parts solvent on-site.
Recycling metal and batteries. Used metals from our auto repairs are hauled to a scrap yard for recycling. We also have a battery recycling program to ensure that the harmful components of batteries are disposed of properly. We accept used batteries for hazardous recycling/disposal. Over 95% of an automotive battery can be recycled.
One of the best ways to help protect the environment is by keeping your car, truck or SUV well-maintained. Having proper factory-scheduled maintenance services performed on-time improves the life of your vehicle, increases your vehicle’s resale value, and keeps your vehicle functioning properly, helping to reduce your carbon footprint! In addition, proper maintenance will keep your vehicle from leaking oil and fluids, expelling excess exhaust and more. It will also help your fuel efficiency so you can save some money at the gas pump!
We encourage you to please join us in doing your part to help the environment!

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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One of the biggest violations against Ontario agriculture and its rural communities has prompted our farm business to ask for a refund of our membership fees from Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Industrial wind turbines are wreaking havoc on Rural Ontario and OFA fiddles as the countryside burns. The social, financial and agronomical impacts of these 500 ft. monstrosities demand great analysis.
In January 2012, I, along with a group of 3 farmers including a 19 year old female farming enthusiast, presented our detailed concerns and impacts of industrial wind turbines to the OFA Board of Directors in Guelph. When OFA heard of the 6000 wind turbines intended for rural Ontario, the dysfunction of the communities in which they are placed, and the sacrifice of 20,000 acres of prime agricultural land, one would think that OFA would seriously investigate these negative repercussions against agriculture. To not research the topic is irresponsible. However, the Board issued some whimsical doublespeak statement and forgot about the issue, the issue that will have the greatest negative impact on agriculture, ever!
I recently attended the presentation of a Health Study on Wind Turbines carried out by Dr. Hazel Lynn, the Medical Officer for Grey and Bruce Counties, during which she disclosed her finding to those counties’ Public Health Board. In the study, the researcher found that in all 18 of the observed studies of people living around industrial wind turbines, health issues of varying levels occurred in every situation. In 3 of the studies, they noted a dose response i.e. the closer to a turbine the greater the negative health occurrence.
After talking with several people that day whose health remains seriously affected and knowing that some 20,000 acres of good farmland is going to waste, as well as experiencing the sacrifice of our immediate farming community to 15 wind turbines, our farm business withdraws its financial funding to OFA. Other like-minded farmers may do the same by sending a written request for refund along with your Registration Number by May 31 to: Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Agri-centre, 100 Stone Road West, Suite 206, Guelph, On., N1G 5L3.
I believe our health, our farm communities and our farm land deserves greater consideration. For the largest farm organization in Ontario, to not be more concerned, is irresponsible.
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Spring Peeper Farm: The New Goat House!!!
Oh my goodness!! I am so excited. Dave a.k.a Red Green made me a goat house.
You have to admit, it is an original. And it cost a total of 14$!!! Everybody wants to get rid of all those old satellite dishes and the farmer up the road had that feeder in the field that he wasn't using. He even brought it down for us. Then it only cost for the bolts to put it together.
Now it will need a coat of paint to stop it from rusting more, but other than that, it's perfect for a day shelter for the goats.
The weather here is so unpredictable. They can say sunshine for the next 3 days and that afternoon it will downpour. I hated leaving the goats outside while I wasn't here to bring them back inside in case it rained, but I had no choice. Now they have a place to go to eat and have a lick of salt without being in the rain.
Very nice! Your hubby is very handy. What color are you going to paint it? Maybe something bright?
What a samrt idea! Did you get your pic problem fixed?
Great recycling, cheap too! good for summer but can you enclose it for winter or do the goats have another "house" It snows there does it?
Krissy, no I still have the pic problem. Very annoying.
Rina, they sleep in the barn at night and stay most of the time in the barn in the winter also. Yes, It does snow here.
This is Lisa's hubby, There will be old barn boards placed up and down to make a wall around and provide some shelter from the wind, rain and snow.
What a great idea! Would you mind if I posted it over on our blog...giving a link and credit of course.
Yet another way to provide inexpensive housing for animals...that's using your head!
you are going to have to drill holes in the lip around the satellite or it will have a sheet of water running around it when it fills.....but great idea!


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The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns basketball team came into tonight's contest having won their previous two games and they knew that they wanted to continue their winning ways. The 6 game road trip is their longest in 18 years and the Cajuns were happy to be home. This was the team's first game at home since November 6th. The Cajuns were able to start fast and finish off Southern 88-78.
Despite the Jaguars outscoring them in the 2nd half, the Cajuns were just too much for them. Jakeenan Gant would put on a showing at home as he put up 19 points and 10 blocks while adding 8 rebounds and 2 assists.
The Cajuns will continue their homestand later this week as they play host to Loyola-New Orleans. The Cajuns will also play Prairie View A&M and Louisiana Tech at home to finish off their first true homestand of the season.


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Rapper XXXTentacion, also known as Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy.
Rapper XXXTentacion appeared to predict his own death in an Instagram video that was reportedly shared a few months ago.
The controversial rapper was shot dead in Florida on Monday.
Controversial rapper XXXTentacion foreshadowed his own death in an Instagram live video months before his untimely demise.
XXXTenacion, real name Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot in Florida on Monday. The Broward County Sheriff's Department later told TMZ he had been pronounced dead.
According to The Miami Herald, he shared a video monologue with his Instagram followers a few months ago, though it's unclear exactly when.
"Worst thing comes to worst, I f-----g die a tragic death or some s--t — and I'm not able to see out my dreams — I at least want to know that the kids perceived my message and were able to make something of themselves and able to take my message and use it and turn it into something positive and to at least have a good life," he said.
"If I'm gonna die, or ever be a sacrifice, I want to make sure that my life made at least five million kids happy — or they found some sort of answers or resolve in my life. Regardless of the negative around my name."
Citing witnesses, TMZ reported that the 20-year-old was shot in his car after leaving a motorcycle dealer in South Florida.
Tributes poured in for the young rapper, notably from Kanye West.
Onfroy was awaiting trial for a 2016 domestic abuse case. He faced charges of aggravated battery of his pregnant girlfriend, domestic battery by strangulation, false imprisonment, and witness tampering.


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These Last Days watchmen are a treasure in these dark and late hours, and although we may not agree on every little detail ... these Ambassadors of the Kingdom have a very important message.
Distinctly Messianic, Joel affirms the fullness of scriptural truth, elaborates on the Feasts and the Sabbath, and covers current events relating to Bible prophecy.
The 2014-2015 Biblical Blood Moon Tetrad is astoundingly Unprecedented and Unique. Paul has been a Statistician his entire working career in Government and the private sector. He has mathematically quantized the Israel-linked tetrads as far back as 3000 B.C. and has found it to be "Perfect". You have to see it to believe it!
In 2008, Pastor Mark Biltz revealed his discovery of the Blood Moon Tetrads, and currently teaches signs in the heavens and the Feast Days, relating to Bible prophecy.
L. A. Marzulli is an author, lecturer and film maker and is on the trail of discovering the facts about the Nephalim - the giants of Genesis 6. He hosts a weekly radio show every Thursday and answers your questions about current events and Bible Prophecy.
With their new website launched, Gary and Bob are bringing to a new level the fascinating study of rapidly unfolding Bible Prophecy. These are some of the finest men in eschatology who know how to discern the signs of the times like no one else!
Sid Roth hosts a popular weekly end-times TV series which is also presented on YouTube. It is Sid's passion to reach "the Jew first" (Romans 1:16). By following this "law of evangelism," God opens a supernatural door to reach greater numbers of Gentiles.
Hal Lindsey is one of the original watchmen of our time and he continues his enlightening end-times prophecy reports daily for the benefit of believers and unbelievers alike. Highly recommended by Scott.
Far beyond the mainstream, author - researcher - film maker Trey Smith blows the doors of truth wide open with the facts about the so-called "theory of evolution", the Nephalim, Islam/ISIS, world news and history from a Biblical perspective.
John Haller pastors Fellowship Bible Chapel in Lewis Center, Ohio and presents a thought-provoking prophecy update every Sunday on his YouTube page, focusing on global current events.
JD pastors Calvary Chapel Kaneohe in Hawaii and presents a prophecy update every Sunday on his YouTube page, which is always enlightening in terms of Middle East current events.


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Yesterday’s afternoon snack at ‘Ino.
If you’re making a dash to the grocery tomorrow, don’t forget about cocktail hour. The chefs in your family will appreciate a snack they did not have to prepare, and guests will be building an appetite as the smell of roasting turkey permeates. Here are some simple savory applications using pumpkin–all three can be prepared with just one 15 oz can. Thanks to Diana from the Greater New York Hunger and Environmental Nutrition group for these inspirations!
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, pumpkin and spices. Stir in the sour cream. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds. Serve with sliced apples.
Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat while stirring. Cook until all ingredients are well combined. Brush the sauce over shrimp while grilling or broiling.
In a small bowl, combine pumpkin and spice.
Split the wheel of Brie horizontally (you can freeze beforehand to make this step easier). Spoon pumpkin on the bottom half and replace the top.
Dip Brie in egg, then coat with nut and seed mix. Bake 15 minutes or until warm and toasty. Serve with sliced apples, pita chips, or cinnamon-raisin bagel chips.
If you are cooking for Thanksgiving, chances are you have started stockpiling ingredients, or will be hitting the market in the next few days. Personally, I’m anxious about what I will encounter tomorrow at the 74th St. Fairway market. A typically tense shopping trip at Fairway turns aggressive and underhanded come holidays. But I’ll stick to my usual concessions, yielding to double strollers and a few granny pushcarts. The rest of you, watch out.
My Grandmother, Florence, will be hosting the big day this year; so, our bird will be chilling in Long Island until I arrive with the salt rub. Nevertheless, it’s time to clear our city fridge for appetizer ingredients and potential leftovers.
1.	On a backburner, heat 1 qt broth + 2 cups water in a 2 qt saucepan until simmering, then turn to low to keep warm.
2.	Meanwhile, chop the squash and mushrooms into a 1/2″ dice. Finely-chop the onion. Heat 1 Tbsp butter + 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 4 qt saucepan; saute the onion until translucent. Add 1 1/2 cups barley and stir until just toasted, and sweet-smelling. Add a splash dry sherry and 1/2 cup red wine; stir until most of the wine evaporates.
3.	To the barley, add 2 ladles of broth, mushrooms and squash; stir until starting to bubble. Continue to stir and add a ladle of broth as the liquid is absorbed. Be sure to stir frequently to prevent barley from sticking. Continue this process for 25-30 minutes. The squash should break down and melt into the cooking liquid, adding sweetness to the earthy mushrooms.
4.	Once the barley is tender, but chewy, turn off the heat. Add about 2 tsp butter and stir quickly until thickened. Add about 1/4 cup Pecorino cheese and stir. Serve with additional cheese if you’d like.
Makes 4 servings, which means I don’t have to cook tomorrow night. Smile.
Elaine found a good one at Monk’s. I’m still searching. $15 for an entree salad seems criminal when last week I spent $15 on a grassfed beef steak from Fairway Market that fed the two of us, generously.
In the meantime, we started the weekly tradition of Big Salad night at home. It’s a great way to use up raw veggies (just take a grater to them) and fill up on cheap protein like beans and hard-boiled eggs.
Here’s the recipe from yesterday’s post. I’ve adapted Laura’s recipe to include our final farm share vegetables, and I think I did them proud.
Helpful tip, when you’re out of tomato paste (or don’t want to buy any), ketchup does just fine, as it did for me here.
Also, by some divine intervention, there were exactly two Brooklyn Brewery Post Road Pumpkin Ales in the way back corner of the fridge. The combo of spicy notes with creamy peanut butter was a smashing success. Enjoy, and please let me know if you try it!
In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in the canola oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste; stir until combined. Cook 1-2 minutes.
Add the peanut butter and 2 C broth; stir until well combined.
Add the potatoes, turnips, carrots and bay leaves. If the liquid does not cover the vegetables, or seems to thick, add remaining broth as needed. Season with 1/2 tsp salt & pepper.
Bring to a boil, then return to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the peanut butter from sticking to the pan. Add the bok choy and cook an addition 5-10 minutes.
Season with salt & pepper to taste, and serve over rice.
Greetings and thanks for dropping in for a read! Thought I’d start out with a quick intro to my blogging surroundings. I live in Greenwich Village in New York City with my husband, Matthew. We’re located just 4 blocks due east from the childhood home of my maternal grandmother. The Italian one with the good cooking genes. So, although we hail from the Heartland, I’m somehow “granddaughtered” into this whole Manhattan/New Yorker thing. In our neighborhood there are volumes of noteworthy restaurants at our fingertips. We take advantage as often as possible, but also enjoy the authentic eats that await in the outer boroughs. Fortunate for us, it looks as though that one-time suburban enclave of my grandparents (post Manhattan, pre-Long Island) could soon be home. Brooklyn bound!
So, my impetus for starting this blog, well, was you! I thought I’d finally answer the question I get asked repeatedly as a chef, “Do YOU cook at home?” The answer to this has not always been a resounding yes…8-10 hours on feet, around kitchen smells & tasting food does not equal enthusiasm for another round off the clock. The question I get as a nutritionist is, WHAT do you eat? What’s in your fridge? So…let the blog be your guide!
Recently a co-worker, Laura, shared her recipe for Peanut Butter Stew that she made as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali (the country), Africa (the CONTINENT). The root vegetables and greens from the CSA lended perfectly to the recipe, and I tried it out with delicious results. I will post my rendition. I know the economy is in the dumps, but if I see that commercial for Kraft Singles grilled cheese-to-get-you-through-the-hard-times, one more time, I’m going to lose it… let me tell you, peanut butter stew is also a good way to go in terms of your wallet. Of course, I’ve joined the thrifty club with the rest of the country. Dinner at Per Se is out for now–unnecessary pork barrel spending (mmm, pork barrel sounds tasty)–fridge to nowhere, no doubt about it, I’m dining-in.
Check out the recipe. And come back for seconds!

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0:00 Curtis, Ryan at goalie for Sacramento State.
04:12 Corner kick by UC Davis Wood, Dylan [04:12].
04:19 Header Shot by UC Davis Haupt, Jake, High.
06:38 Yellow card on Sacramento State Dull, Josh.
06:54 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Kibunguchy, Nabi for Quintero, Brian.
07:56 Shot by Sacramento State Kikanovic, Benji, Save (by goalie) Lapsley, Wallis.
09:02 Shot by UC Davis Velasquez, Andy, Wide.
11:40 Offside against Sacramento State.
12:41 Shot by UC Davis Wright, Justin, Wide.
13:47 Shot by Sacramento State Scotti, Dominic, Blocked.
15:05 Shot by UC Davis Wright, Justin, Save (by goalie) Curtis, Ryan.
16:52 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Moorhouse, RJ for Kikanovic, Benji.
18:40 Shot by UC Davis Mickelson, Adam, Save (by goalie) Curtis, Ryan.
24:40 Yellow card on UC Davis Formico, Marte.
25:55 Yellow card on UC Davis TEAM.
26:54 Corner kick by UC Davis Mickelson, Adam [26:54].
26:59 Header Shot by UC Davis Haupt, Jake, Wide.
30:19 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Bedig, Justin for Moorhouse, RJ.
30:19 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Mejia, Robert for Velasquez, Andy.
30:19 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Tipton, Connor for Wood, Dylan.
30:19 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Rudolph, Jacob for Baringer, Matt.
32:05 Shot by Sacramento State Dull, Josh, Blocked.
32:09 Shot by Sacramento State Dull, Josh, Save (by goalie) Lapsley, Wallis.
32:23 Shot by UC Davis Wright, Justin, Wide.
34:34 Corner kick by UC Davis Mickelson, Adam [34:34].
34:44 Shot by UC Davis Haupt, Jake, Blocked.
34:47 Shot by UC Davis Haupt, Jake, Blocked.
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38:42 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Cearlock, Chris for Govea, Oscar.
41:25 Shot by Sacramento State Scotti, Dominic, Save (by goalie) Lapsley, Wallis.
42:31 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Carey, Kameron for Mickelson, Adam.
45:00 Curtis, Ryan at goalie for Sacramento State.
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45:00 For Sacramento State: #00 Curtis, Ryan, #2 Andres, Antonio, #3 Rosales, Abraham, #4 Larter, Jack, #9 Kikanovic, Benji, #10 Scotti, Dominic, #12 Urias, Luis, #13 Carnefix, Matt, #14 Schnell, Dane, #19 Govea, Oscar, #23 Dull, Josh.
45:00 For UC Davis: #1 Lapsley, Wallis, #7 Mejia, Robert, #12 Wright, Justin, #15 Formico, Marte, #17 Rudolph, Jacob, #18 Kibunguchy, Nabi, #20 Haupt, Jake, #22 Boateng, Roy, #23 Tipton, Connor, #28 Schirmacher, Kaleb, #25 Carey, Kameron.
46:52 Shot by UC Davis Wright, Justin, Blocked.
50:03 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Alcantara, Alejandro for Dull, Josh.
50:25 Shot by Sacramento State Scotti, Dominic, High.
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54:14 Shot by Sacramento State Govea, Oscar, Blocked.
54:30 Corner kick by Sacramento State Govea, Oscar [54:30].
60:19 Yellow card on Sacramento State Andres, Antonio.
60:19 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Bedig, Justin for Kikanovic, Benji.
60:25 Header Shot by UC Davis Haupt, Jake, Save (by goalie) Curtis, Ryan.
60:58 Corner kick by UC Davis Rudolph, Jacob [60:58].
61:59 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Mickelson, Adam for Tipton, Connor.
63:15 Yellow card on UC Davis Mejia, Robert.
63:15 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Baringer, Matt for Mejia, Robert.
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66:36 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Moorhouse, RJ for Govea, Oscar.
66:36 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Velasquez, Andy for Wright, Justin.
66:42 Shot by Sacramento State Carnefix, Matt, Save (by goalie) Lapsley, Wallis.
68:34 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Govea, Oscar for Scotti, Dominic.
70:54 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Wood, Dylan for Baringer, Matt.
74:58 Corner kick by UC Davis Mickelson, Adam [74:58].
76:26 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Wright, Justin for Carey, Kameron.
76:26 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Scotti, Dominic for Moorhouse, RJ.
76:26 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Cearlock, Chris for Alcantara, Alejandro.
79:23 Shot by Sacramento State Carnefix, Matt, High.
81:38 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Baringer, Matt for Mickelson, Adam.
84:47 Corner kick by Sacramento State Bedig, Justin [84:47].
85:38 Substitution!UC Davis substitution: Mickelson, Adam for Rudolph, Jacob.
85:38 Substitution!Sacramento State substitution: Moorhouse, RJ for Govea, Oscar.
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Adzuna, the online search company, and The Guardian have got together to work out what employers are really looking for.
Adzuna searched for the words most often used in job adverts, and The Guardian's Leo Benedictus writes on what they really mean.
Below are ideas from Benedictus and others on what employers are looking for, together with UnemployedNet's ideas.
One thing to remember is that job descriptions are sometimes created by committee, and ideas can be thrown in because they were mentioned at a meeting rather than because they are important to a job.


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I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and that you all got to feast on as much good food as we did. We didn't end up eating breakfast until noon so basically I was only hangry for an hour and it all worked out perfectly. Well, until the food baby came on strong and I found myself on the couch with my pants unbuttoned, wishing I hadn't eaten that second scoop of mashed potatoes. Thankfully it subsided after an hour and - somehow - I made room for dessert. And then we put on pajamas and crawled into bed and fell asleep while watching Midnight in Paris (wild Thanksgiving, it was).
Yesterday we woke up and got rid of half a dozen decorative gourds, then turned on Christmas radio and pulled all the holiday decorations out of storage. And by "all the holiday decorations" I mean the small tree and lone bin that's dedicated to housing ornaments, pinecones, and one non-functional nutcracker. Even though we go back to Ohio for the holidays each year (well, except for that one time we went to NYC and my family was not happy about it), I still like to deck the halls and have our place feel somewhat festive for the two weeks we get to enjoy it. So now our place smells like cinnamon and there's a tiny, well-lit tree decorated with an assortment of multi-colored balls and min-Star Wars ornaments. And I'm really happy about it.
Anyway. You're probably wondering why I'm here on a Saturday.
It's because I'm doing a really spectacular holiday event with The Container Store (!!!). One week from today (5 December) (all the pertinent info is on the invite below), I'm going to set up shop in TCS Cherry Creek and demonstrate how to make delicious, homemade gifts (vanilla extract! vanilla sea salt! masala chai! COOKIE MIX!) using my favorite solutions from the store's Gift Wrap Wonderland. I'm bringing trays-on-trays of my go-to chocolate chunk cookies (made from aforementioned mix) and WE GET TO MEET! Which is the best part because I kinda love meeting you people.
If you live in the Denver area - or will happen to be in town during the event - you can RSVP here (preferably by 2 December, to avoid a cookie shortage).


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Welcome to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Portal on Powerbase—your guide to networks of power, lobbying and deceptive PR.
An A-Z list of all pages on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is here.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is now a key feature of the business world and companies routinely publicise their commitments to human rights, social wellbeing, sustainability, environmental protection and a variety of programmes of ‘good deeds’ for communities both locally and globally. There are also a growing number of organisations dedicated to supporting companies in the CSR arena.
The commonality within varying definitions of CSR is that it concerns the relationship companies have with society and the environment, and that CSR commitments are undertaken on a voluntary basis.
One of the key players instrumental in setting up the UN Global Compact was the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which describes itself as 'the voice of world business’  and which has been involved in blocking the agreement of several international environmental standards, including the Kyoto protocol on climate change, the Basel convention on toxic waste and the convention on biological diversity .
Such conflicts of interests and contradictions within CSR initiatives are by no means uncommon. Indeed they are a recurring feature throughout this area.
Involvement with CSR initiatives and declarations of corporate responsibility enables companies to present themselves as responsible entities who are already acting in the best interests of our planet and its inhabitants. A common feature of the benefits described by CSR initiatives for their members is direct access to government and decision makers in shaping policy. Initiatives can also act as advocates for their members, providing indirect access to decision makers and the formation of policy.
One of the defining features in the modern CSR context is that initiatives are voluntary affairs. Involvement with CSR initiatives enables companies to ensure that the emphasis remains on self-assessment and voluntary codes where possible, and if regulation does come into force, they receive a decisive input into how it is formulated and what measures it contains.
Voluntary codes leave companies unaccountable for the negative effects of their actions and give those who suffer from such impacts little or no recourse. It is the norm for voluntary CSR Initiatives to rely on companies to self regulate themselves and to monitor and report on how they are meeting their commitments with little or no external examination or inspection. Membership with CSR initiatives is no indication that companies are acting in ethical ways. They simply have to voice a commitment to a set of ethical principles, they don’t have to meet them. In this sense CSR can be deemed as all words and no action.
Hypocritical Window Dressing Statements of CSR provide an effective PR tool. It enhances the corporate image/reputation, builds brands and in turn generates sales and profit margins. Increasingly companies have faced scrutiny and criticism from the populace in relation to the unethical practices of business, this has necessitated that companies react to repair or avoid damage to their reputations . CSR is strongly linked with challenges to corporate power and involvement with CSR initiatives on a voluntary basis with little or no monitoring allows companies to polish their image whilst carrying on behind the scenes with business as usual.
Companies are commercial entities which act in the pursuit of profit. Their primary interests are increasing shareholder value and profit margins. This is enshrined in law, which has been described as the ‘best interests of the corporation’ principle . A company’s bottom line is the priority, no matter what the values of a CEO, they must act in the pursuit of profit as they are employed to further the ends of the company and ultimately its shareholders . Cost/benefit analysis is at the heart of how business operates which makes them morally ambivalent entities. Decisions on what actions to take must have a positive impact on its bottom line, otherwise it may be deemed as stealing from the shareholders. Any good deeds a company undertakes, or even its involvement with ethical initiatives must be from the basis of increasing sales/profits. This is how business works.
↑ Baker, M (2009) Corporate Social Responsibility - What does it mean? Business Respect. Accessed 15th March 2009.
↑ Brown, G. (2004). Corporate Social Responsibility: A Government update HM Government Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR). 2004. Page 2. Accessed 15th March 2009.
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In a medium sized jar combine the oats, coconut milk, raw cacao, cinnamon and rice syrup. Mix together until all combined. Put the lid on and store overnight in the fridge.
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Halloween Verses For Greetings cards – Halloween provides a risk to have a bit a laugh. Any excursion is a possibility to speak and hook up with people you like. You may not get to peer all people you would really like to on Halloween so that you can send a card or publish a message on social media websites. The following thoughts encompass humorous poems, fashionable satisfactory desires, and even nonsecular messages. Use these to encourage you to put in writing something a laugh, interesting, or maybe horrifying.
There’s a black cat in a window and a pumpkin on my stoop. On the lawn are a ghost and a witch. This tells me Halloween is very near, so Happy Halloween to you.

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We continued on our adventure north to South Dakota. Settled in Sioux Falls for a week or so at Tower Campground. Very nice park right in the city.
South Dakota has become our new residence. While we were there we obtained our drivers license. Easiest transition ever! Doing business in California always seems to take hours, long lines, lots of aggravation. Arriving 7 am at the DMV in Sioux Falls, first in line and only a few people waiting in line behind us. We were out the door, license in hand in about 20 minutes. South Dakotans newest residents!
Have to admit, both of us liked the city. It’s considered the largest city in S Dakota but has a small town feel to it. Traffic is minimal, rush hour doesn’t seem to exist. Friendly people, lovely parks throughout the city. Weather was perfect while we were there, mid 80’s and sunny. Oh I know, wait till winter, you are thinking. And, yeah, it does get cold there. But for now we’ll be someplace warmer winter months.
Sioux Falls gets its name from the falls on the Big Sioux River. It flows through the city and meets the Missouri River miles away. The city has preserved the Falls and created a park surrounding them.
Great place to have a picnic, eat at the cafe or just enjoy a quiet afternoon.
And there’s the Downtown Sioux Falls Statue walk.
Quite a few historical buildings in downtown with markers make for an enjoyable stroll while enjoying the art and reading a bit of historical trivia.
There’s another park in the city, the USS South Dakota memorial.
A very decorated ship from WW II from 1942 – 1947.
It’s a very unique Memorial. So low key we drove by it many times before realizing it was there. Since it’s a bit difficult to bring a battleship inland, they built a cement outline of the exact dimensions of the ship, and used various items from the ship to create the memorial. Some of the surviving crew members were instrumental in building this. The museum itself had so much memorabilia donated and the staff was very knowledgeable. So much history, so worth taking the time to visit.
Interestingly enough, there is a big Pickleball group. At one of the parks they’ve built several courts, busy every day during the summer. In the winter they move indoors to the courts in the rec center. It was surprising to find such a large group of players. Needless to say, William managed to get in a lot of play time.
There’s also a large trail loop around the city for biking, walking, running….scenic, it runs by the falls, to downtown, so great that the parks have created something convenient for outdoor activity.
Overall it’s at the top of our list for retirement residence. Surprising!! Yep, to me too. We’ll have to spend one winter there to check it out…..though maybe not in our motorhome.
Next Post Next post: South Dakota and heading southwest.

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as she spent many days as well as nights helping to care for her.
A nod, she understands; a hug fills you with love.
Passes on her talents and let's them flourish.
The best way she knows how.
to pass her love for them onto their own children.
Gramma, you're -- Simply beautiful.
I would just like to thank my Gramma for the gift she has given me throughout the past few weeks. I have learned more about myself and my family, and I feel so close to all of them because of her. There is a part of Gramma in all of us; she will not only live forever in our hearts and memories, but she will shine through each of our own individual talents. My Gramma has accomplished so much in her life by doing the things that made her happy--she has truly lived.
Thank you Gramma, for letting us help.


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You earn double miles for stays of two nights (no bonus for one night stays) and triple miles for stays of three or more nights during the promotional period.
In order to earn SriLankan FlySmiLes you need have the Hilton HHonors Double Dip option set to Points & Variable Miles and have SriLankan selected as the airline partner. Note that SriLankan doesn’t participate to fixed miles option at all.
You can read more about Double Dipping with Hilton HHonors here.
“Double Miles” means you will receive a bonus equal to the number of Base Miles earned for stays involving two consecutive nights – 2 FlySmiLes miles per US$1 spent (1 base FlySmiLes mile and 1 bonus FlySmiLes miles per US$1 spent) at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.
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I begin this journey into Progressive Rock with the album that I feel is the quintessential example of the genre. Yes’ fifth release typifies the aspects of what makes great Prog Rock. It executes the characteristics of the form perfectly and combines the musical experimentation and instrumentation into what I consider one of the closest any group has gotten to a perfect album.
Essentially, I really like this album.
Before I begin talking about the songs themselves I suppose I should explain what I mean when I say musical characteristics, experimentation and instrumentation so you can get an idea of what it is that I find so compelling about this music.
First of all I feel Progressive Rock falls into two categories: melodic or discordant.
Melodic Prog Rock is something typified by bands like Yes and Genesis. It is a style that uses classical forms and structure that produces souring symphonic passages and lovely pastoral melodies.
Discordant Prog Rock on the other hand is something that plays with sound and structure. It wants to push the music into to raw sound producing a pounding, almost cacophonic noise that still uses the structure of classical music combined with the experimentation and improvisation of Jazz. You can see this type in bands like King Crimson, Soft Machine and ELP.
But this is not to say that the bands I mentioned above are bound by those styles. King Crimson for example (more on them in the next article) while producing some of the most sonically challenging music in the genre have also made some wildly beautiful melodies.
Similarly, while focusing primarily on harmony and melody, Yes have made songs that are rough and challenging experimenting with sound and time and structure.
No band neatly falls into one category completely but for the most part they do have a primary focus.
Also, what makes Prog Rock distinctive is its experimentation. It uses different time signatures, utilities Classical music’s style in form and structure, tries to include instruments and equipment not typically used in rock and roll, and attempts to push the the boundaries of musical composition in terms of sound and structure.
Close to the Edge does all of these things and does them with a level of precision and perfection that is in my opinion quite astounding.
Bill Bruford said he proposed the the album’s title to reflect the state of the band at the time. Whether because of or in spite of this difficulty there is no doubt that what was produced was one of the best albums of Progressive Rock ever made.
The album itself consists of three tracks. It opens with a side-long mega song of 18 minutes and two “shorter” ones of roughly 10 minutes each. This is a somewhat typical setup for a Prog Rock album with one side consisting of a collection shorter songs with an epic-like composition taking up the entire other side. There are many variations on this structure of course but this was fairly common for the time.
The title track Close to the Edge runs for 18 minutes and twelve minutes and consists of four movements: I. “The Solid Time of Change”, II. “Total Mass Retain”, III. “I Get Up, I Get Down”, IV. “Seasons of Man”.
It begins slowly with nature sounds slowly building; birds chirping combined with the beginnings of the instruments starting to play. Just random notes at first chirping like the birds and rushing like the swirling winds. Then suddenly as the sounds build to peak volume the song crashes in upon you, a melody of disjointed patterns at first loud and hammering until the harmony of a vocal ties it all together into the rhythm of the first movement.
This leads directly into the second movement which is a variation on the theme of the first with a jangly guitar riff and a happy, almost whimsical keyboard line that adds a jaunty feel to the song while at the same time the lyrics seem to go darker, spreading an ominous tone over the joyous feel.
Then the song drops down to a slow dirge. The keyboard now becomes church pipe organ and the lyrics add to that feel with echoes of Christion iconography and sermon-like passages.
And the song then slowly fades out overwhelmed by the nature sounds and bird calls it came in on.
Side two consists of two songs of roughly equal length.
It begins with what sounds like the tuning of a guitar that seamlessly flows into the opening riff. It is another jangly guitar riff that is quickly followed by a lovely keyboard melody.
The song has the feel of a love song – albeit an epic one that switches from a lively tune to souring, euphoric passages then back to a happy tune again. The transitions are seamless and guide you through the feel and texture of the song. And that feel is definitely one of love – but is it romantic love of something more? Again there is a feeling of mysticism here, as if we are invited to be inlove with something more, a higher power maybe.
Or perhaps the higher power is love itself.
This song runs for 8 minutes and 55 seconds and is the most straightforward of the songs on the album. It too has several movements but not nearly as pronounced. It is a powerful rock song – well at least as close as Yes can come to that at this time. It starts with a with a strong introductory guitar riff that will be the basis of the structure as the song winds its way through various solos and musical interludes until concluding with a restatement of the opening. All the while the lyrics are just as obscure and mystical as the rest of the album.
The above descriptions are of course my interpretations of the songs on this album. Your thoughts may vary.
I bought my fist copy of this album on vinyl when I was twelve and I have never been without a copy. Whether it has been on vinyl, cassette, 8-track (yes, I actually had an 8-track copy of this), CD, or MP3 I have been listening to Close to the Edge at least once a month (more often than not one a week) for my entire life. As I have said I find this to be one of the most beautiful, challenging, and endlessly enjoyably pieces of music ever composed. I think it was this album more than any other that got me interested in Progressive Rock in general and really thinking about music as a whole.
I highly recommend picking up a copy or at least giving it a listen with an open mind. It has the possibility of changing how you think about the genre and sparking a love for a form of music that you might not have given much though.
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You’ve nailed your CV and cover letter, put the time in to figure out what’s important to you in a role/company/manager, and you’ve scored a job interview- well done. You now have a chance to sell yourself in front of the decision makers. This could fill you with absolute terror, and don’t worry if it does, it’s completely normal to have the jitters before a job interview, particularly if it’s for a job you really want.
The antidote to these nerves is interview preparation. Here are some ways you can keep focused, cover off the important things and keep the nerves at bay.
Don’t just rely on the job description to tell you about the role and company. The digital age gives you a plethora of information at your fingertips. Jump on LinkedIn, have a look at the company page, the hiring manager’s profile and perhaps there will be the profile of the incumbent so you can get a good idea of their background and try to anticipate some interview questions. Don’t worry that they’ll see you’ve viewed their profile, it just shows you are doing your research and that is a good thing.
Read, then re-read the PD. Highlight the skills and qualities they have said are important, and frame all your answers around this. You should be able to pre-empt some of the interview questions based on this- have ready some examples of how you have demonstrated these attributes.
It’s a simple question but can hold a lot of weight- ‘why do you want this job?’ Think about your answer, being honest with yourself. If it’s about the money, job title or that you simply want to work for the company without being able to articulate why, perhaps you’re not looking deep enough.
Always err on the side of formality- better to be a little overdressed than turn up looking a bit scruffy. Show them you’ve made an effort and that you take pride in your appearance, as this will likely translate to the workplace and your general approach. You only get one chance to create the first impression you want.
Give yourself some breathing space and avoid a mad rush across town to get to the interview on time- you don’t want to add stress to your nerves. Review public transport timetables, hop on Google Maps and see the time it will take to get there (check the day before at the same time of day your interview is) and work in a buffer to allow for any issues. Do not arrive late under any circumstances.
Don’t lob up to their reception too early, though. This can be uncomfortable and annoying for the potential employer who has set the interview around their availability. If you worked there you wouldn’t be arriving at meetings super early (that would not be a good look), so even if you bring your laptop and work from a nearby café for a while, arriving 5 mins before the allocated time is perfect.
Load up your parking meter, don’t make plans for directly after, take away any additional unnecessary stress from the situation if it happens to run overtime.
Easier said than done, but remember the people interviewing you are people, too. They want you to be the right person for this role. They do not want you to crash and burn. If they are super awkward and make it very hard to relax, have a think about how it would be to work alongside these people every day. Everyone who has conducted an interview has also been interviewed, so they understand nerves and should make allowances for this. Make eye contact frequently, act confidently even if you have to fake it a little.
Be prepared to answer interview questions around salary, start dates and referees. You may not be asked, but you don’t want to blurt out the first thing that occurs to you if you haven’t prepared. You don’t have to give precise answers, it’s ok to give yourself a little wiggle room for negotiations.
Talk up your achievements. This makes a lot of people feel incredibly awkward, but it’s an absolute must in a job interview so practice how to articulate what you’ve achieved without rambling on and on about it. Find the balance between self confidence and arrogance- a great cue to get a sense of how your doing is body language- if they’re starting to shift a little in their seats, their eyes wandering and if you find it hard to remember what the question was as you’re giving your answers, chances are you’re going on a bit and need to reign it in. If they repeat questions or say they need more clarification perhaps you’re not giving them quite enough information, or not expressing what you mean in a concise way.
You’ve prepared and rehearsed, know the PD back to front and feel ready to tackle almost any question they throw at you. That is all really important, but you also need to allow them to get a sense of who you are, what makes you tick and whether you would be someone a potential employer can connect with on a personal level. Think about how you spend your spare time, what’s important to you- these can be some common interview questions. Don’t worry if your passion is extreme ironing, something a little quirky is interesting and can often be a springboard for a great, memorable conversation. Just be who you are, as that will be evident if you work there anyway. You’ll know soon enough if the company culture is a fit for you.
If you’re overcome with nerves at any point, just tell them so. Show them how you handle tricky situations- do some deep breathing and give yourself a bit of time and space to think through each question before blurting out an answer. being nervous is incredibly normal and incredibly human, don’t be afraid to be a little bit vulnerable.
The secret to success really is in interview preparation, relaxing and understanding why you want the role you’re interviewing for. Take a bit of time to work through these things and you’ll give yourself the very best chance possible to score the job.


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The NAIFA-ASA Merger: harbinger of things to come?
Two of ICAP’s founding organizations, the ASA and the NAIFA, have agreed to merge. What does that mean for our members and the Illinois Valuation Community?
I have served on the ICAP Board since 2010, representing the ASA. I joined the The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) nearly 20 years ago, even though I had long been an MAI. I was working for Arthur Andersen then and I learned “valuation” covered much more than just real estate. Through ASA classes, and more importantly, through working with valuers expert in business, machinery and personal property, I became at least conversant (if not proficient) in their disciplines. It deepened my understanding of real property values as well.
As a longtime ASA member, I welcome the new association with NAIFA. I now hold multiple designations, each focused on a variable client or professional colleague base- but I am no fan of our penchant for more and more letters after our names. Indeed, the more letters, the less weight they carry.
The merger of ASA and NAIFA is a hopeful sign of consolidations to come. The ASA is, perhaps, the original multidisciplinary valuation society, while the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA), based here in Chicago, has provided ICAP disproportionately strong leadership through the years.
Nationally, the merger will add the nearly 800 NAIFA real estate appraisers to ASA’s more than 5,000 multidiscipline credentialed valuation professionals in over 75 countries. ASA touts 63 chapters throughout the world, but one of its most successful chapters is based here in Chicago. However, the Chicago ASA Real Property contingent is relatively small. The infusion of NAIFA members will easily triple its size.
Real Property is just one of several asset disciplines within the ASA. I look forward to the ASA-NAIFA team to serve as a catalyst there to broaden ICAP educational offerings and provide avenues for professional advancement to all our members.
Please renew your membership in ICAP and stay involved.
On a personal note, it has been my honor to serve this coalition as President this year.


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It was during 1976 that I became a little disillusioned with the electric rock category which most music had to fall into, if it was to have any chance of being played to an audience. Maybe it was due to the long hot summer in England that year, but I felt it to be the right time to pursue a quieter and more meditative approach to music. I sold my amp and electric guitar and bought the sitar and later, a 12 string guitar.
Having become familiar with a new style of music, I thought it time to 'test the water' early in 1977 and got into a few jam sessions during March, with Alan Shipgood and James Gleave, and early in April, with Alan, Tony Pettitt and Mick Marsh. Jenie and Raymond Critchell were also into the idea of this musical collective. However, the basic working unit became - myself (on sitar and 12 string guitar), Alan (on bass guitar and tabla) and Tony (on harmonium). We played one gig at a large indoor festival at Battersea Arts Centre, London on 28 May. At this time James was playing in Ken Hyder's Celtic-roots jazz band, Talisker.
By June it was becoming apparent that the larger collective idea would not come about - Jenie and Raymond were planning a move to France, Tony was about to move to Carmarthen, South Wales and James later departed for Europe.
In July 1977, Norman Jon Kissoon and I discussed the technical possibilities of making a recording to incorporate the music and ideas of all the people who had been involved. The first session took place at Farnborough, Hampshire on 30 and 31 July. We were unable to get all the music on to tape that weekend. Three weeks later, on Saturday 20 August, we completed the remaining tracks at Merrow near Guildford, Surrey.
By the end of August we had the design for the cover (three trees near Glastonbury Tor), sleeve notes, and the running order/splicing of the quarter-inch reel-to-reel master tape completed. The first cassettes were ready for distribution early in October 1977. In all, 60 copies were produced - spreading as far as USA, France, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Australia.
The final event was a gig at the Bellerby Theatre, Guildford in November 1978, 'An Evening with Earthforce'. On the bill were John Lathey, Simon Rowan, Savourna Stevenson (on Celtic harp), myself on sitar with John Bland on tabla, and the electric band - blurring the Oa Band into Earthforce with the Oa line-up plus Nic Griffiths on saxophone.
Now the sun shines on my face, taking me away . . .
'Til the wind blows on my brow, and carries me away . . .
My love for you will last . . .
For the sun shines on your face, and carries me away . . .
Yes, the sun shines on your face, and carries me away . . .
So it's only just begun!
During the years 2002 and 2003 I digitally remastered a selection of Earthforce recordings, based on the limited edition cassette from 1977 and some of the live performances in 1977 and 1978. I then chose the best 11 tracks for release on CD (total running time 60 minutes). Recorded between May and August 1977 with the exceptions of Raga recorded live at the Bellerby Theatre, Guildford, Surrey on 26 Nov 1978, and A Solstice Song recorded on 10 Dec 1979.
"Ultra rare mid-70s UK acid folk rock recordings. Features sitar, moog, acoustic and electric guitars, assorted percussion instruments to create a Popul Vuh like soundscape. If you can imagine the perfect blend of Eastern trance/psyche and English hippy acid folk rock, this would be it. Very cool and freaky."
"Earthforce were an offshoot of Ebling Mis and Oa Band formed by Steve Bayfield. Hailing from the UK, the band was influenced by a wide variety of music including English folk and acid rock. This release is culled from sessions that have never been released before, and they sound like a cross between Popul Vuh and Gong. Very tasty, very spacey and mystical vibe throughout. Liner notes and photos galore, a very nice package."
The Earthforce CD is dedicated to the music and memory of Jenie Critchell.


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Huw Thomas, Managing Director at PMC, compares the start of the mobile revolution in retail to the early days of eCommerce.
The UK's first secure online shopping transaction (eCommerce) occurred in 1995. Since then online sales have grown continuously surrounded by a hysteria about how this growth will wipe out the high street. You could barely avoid the plethora of excited statistics extolling the phenomenal growth of eCommerce. More recently online shopping has been rapidly transitioning to mobile devices as the consumer ownership of mobile and tablet devices continues apace.
The excitement surrounding eCommerce has been rapidly replaced by a new eagerness to represent the stellar growth and potential from the meteoric rise in mobile device ownership. There are now more mobile devices in the UK than people! Over half of UK mobile phone owners have a smartphone and over 20% of us own a tablet device.
The growth of eCommerce had many challenges for retailers to overcome: integration of this new channel with the rest of the retail business, additional new and more complicated delivery mechanisms, cardholder not present payments, presentation of the retailers shop window onto consumer devices.
Those challenges have largely been overcome and even though the new mobile world comes with many more device types, operating systems, window sizes, delivery customisation options and payment types, the implications on the retailer are better prepared for.
The more pressing challenge now is how to deliver a seamless and high quality customer experience that enhances brand value, drives incremental sales and loyalty.
Interestingly, with smartphones outnumbering tablets by 250%, apparently websites get more mobile traffic from tablet users than they do smartphones. People browse through 70% more web pages per visit when browsing on a tablet as opposed to a smartphone and conversion rates on tablets are three times greater than on smartphones. So it's clear to see why the rise in tablet computing is so critical to the continued rise of online sales.
Also, the game has changed. Brand attractiveness and online growth is being driven by success in the social media and advertising space. This is seen in stark contrast at this time of year by the significant spend on TV and media advertising that is replicated across all of the social media channels and that seems to predict the peak success of a retailer based on the social acceptance of its Christmas adverts.
However, we shouldn't lose site of the fact that online sales still only account for just over 10% of all UK retail sales. Roughly one in five of these online sales is now performed on a mobile device. It's all very well to get hysteric about continuous quarter on quarter double percentage sales growth but it's relatively easy to keep significant sales growth when you start from a low base.
I don't want to diminish the importance to retail and the wider economy of continuing the growth of online commerce. But with online commerce only accounting for about one in ten retail sales I would like to see more focus on the overall retail sales opportunity. The economy and retail in particular needs a significant rise in commerce, whatever channel it comes from.