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Listening to the interview and reading the events of the day it must have been truly shocking and scary experience for all involved. Carly was only 34 and had no symptoms or warnings that something was wrong. One minute she was fine and looking forward to celebrating her sister’s wedding and the next she was fighting for her life.
Luckily, there were guests at the wedding who understood what was happening and performed emergency CPR on Carly and thankfully their quick actions helped save her life. It was also lucky that the wedding venue was close to St Thomas, which is a specialist Heart Hospital in London.
A few days later after coming out of a medically induced coma in the hospital she learned that her sister had called off the wedding. Given the circumstances it was impossible to continue with the wedding and of course Jodie’s main concern was for her sisters health and wellbeing.
But just take a moment to imagine for one second something like that happening on your big day! What would happen if you, your partner or a close family member were to fall ill on or shortly before the wedding and you had to cancel? This would be totally devastating to all concerned. Of course the only thing that truly matters in these circumstances would be the health and wellbeing of the person who has fallen ill and them making a full recovery.
However, after the event the other factor you would then have to consider is the financial cost. Typically, by the day of the wedding you would have most likely had to pay all your wedding suppliers and the chances are that if the wedding was cancelled last minute you may not be entitled to get any of your money back.
The good news is that the financial cost does not need to be a worry or a consideration in these circumstances. Wedding insurance provides cover for cancellation due to death or illness of the bride and groom or a close relative upon whom the wedding depends. You can take out a policy to cover the total cost of the wedding in the event of cancellation. So, God forbid if something like this was to happen on the lead up to your wedding day, then at least you would not have to worry about the financial impact.
When you are planning your wedding day there are so many things to think about and arrange that it’s easy to forget about the little things, like wedding insurance. Its normally one of the cheapest things you can purchase for your wedding and when you consider the cost in comparison to the level of cover it provides it should be a no brainer. Just as an example at Wedinsure we offer 9 levels of cover to cover cancellation costs from £7,500 up to £70,000 and the prices range from just £29 to £195. A small price to pay for added peace of mind and financial protection on your wedding day.


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It would be an understatement to mention that high potential talent is the backbone of a company’s success. This one group – if channelized appropriately – can help companies build & retain industry leadership positions; and create organizational cultures like no other. Therefore, not only do HiPo talent bases help companies achieve short-term objectives and enhance overall retention rates, they also help build long-term value. However, retaining High Potential talent is a daunting task for any organization; and this is especially true of talent-driven knowledge economy enterprises. So how does a company structure a focused program to identifying and engaging this talent in order to build a sustainable workforce?
High potential talent is the future high performance talent base of the organization and significant effort is invested into designing programs for enhancing their impact on operations and growth. Most large companies have fast-track growth and leadership development programs to help this talent base accelerate their move from the high potential to high performance arena. Large multinational programs also introduce cross-geography engagements for high potential talent to further enhance their impact and stickiness.
The old adage that 80% of the work is done by 20% of the workforce is still a very real situation in most organizations today. And this 20% workforce comprises high potential and high performance talent. High potential employees operate in operations roles as well as those involving innovation. High potential talent typically forms a second layer – acting as great set of lieutenants and as a redundancy measure. By working to the best of their potential, high potential resources set benchmarks which are higher than what the company would have normally achieved. Therefore, not only do they contribute directly to business growth, they also help raise the bar on overall company performance.
Engaging high potential workforce is like riding a tiger – much as they are able to positively impact a company’s working and help create multiplier effect for every aspect that they are engaged with, they are also in high demand. High potential talent makes for a small proportion of overall talent bases and, therefore, companies are consistently on the look-out for such resources. Often, therefore, companies grapple with the concept of creating adequate opportunities to keep HiPo talent engaged and encouraged to stay within their fold.
High potential talent is generally found excelling in two functions: an operational function (such as frontend sales or finance), wherein pure skill, training and background is the basis of performance; or an innovation function, where the person’s innate capability to think laterally is their biggest asset. For these two functions, the drivers of the person’s ability to consistently perform and turn potential into actual performance are very distinct. The operational high potential resource is driven largely by the need to grow rapidly through the ranks to reach a leadership level. The innovation high potential resource is driven by the need to rollout new initiatives and work on initiatives that will be path-breaking. However, the one thing that is common between them is the thirst for recognition and to be acknowledged for what they have achieved. Such recognition is a major motivational factor for a high potential resource.
Herein evolves the diverse set of initiatives companies need to work on to create a conducive environment to get high potential resources to consistently perform and to help them retain such high potential teams.
At the end of the day, there is only so much space on the organizational hierarchy pyramid that the high potential talent base can grow into. The higher the number of high potential hires, the slower their progress. The outcomes of such skews is general perception about mismanagement of high potential resources, discontent and high attrition rates. It also gives rise to often unhealthy competition amongst the high potential resources.
The importance of having the right mentor/supervisor/manager for a high potential resource is a key first step to retaining them. To the extent possible, high potential resources should be made to work under high performance bosses. Managerial mentoring (or lack of it) is a key make-or-break for retention of high potential resources. Often, inept managers tend to underplay or quell the involvement of high potential staff in key projects out of insecurities.
This is one area where the difference between operational HiPos and innovation HiPos comes to the fore the most. Opportunities created for operational high potential talent should include moving them laterally between teams and having them intervene as specialists in operational delivery enhancement initiatives. Innovation HiPos on the other hand need to be given a range of projects that keep their minds occupied – boredom is the one major reason why innovation-focused talent looks for opportunities outside of their current engagements.
Every right-thinking employer today understands that development of Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that forms the foundation of an employer brand. This is the framework which should drive employee engagement and succeed truly when it goes beyond words into employee engagement culture. However, each employee type requires a specialist EVP, beyond a generic one, and companies must focus on developing, communicating and implementing a focused EVP for HiPos. Also, considering the increasing impact of social media on employee perceptions, it is important to involve HiPos in the process of employee value communication. Therefore, they should not just be the recipients of the message but contributors to its propagation as well. Involving HiPos in the company’s communications initiatives, including but not limited to social media channels is a good engagement practice.
Leadership development programs, which should include a range of training modules should be rolled out for HiPos to increase their productivity which impacts and help retain them. These modules should cover soft skills, hard skills and leadership qualities.
Such leadership development programs help provide increased recognition – a merit badge as it were – for HiPos. In addition, companies should consciously promote HiPos to address their need for recognition. This could be in the form of enhanced focus on highlighting their achievements through company communications and giving them access to forums where they can interact with senior management.
Rishi Das is the CEO of HirePro and an accomplished industry leader.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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As we tip-toe over the last few yards of November I keep expecting some chaos to unfold, as is longstanding tradition in our neck of the woods.
But with just one game to go, whilst not entirely unscathed, we have not been weighed down by scathing. It’s been two wins, three draws and one uncategorised Rumbelows.
I won’t pretend this month has been that pretty, because it hasn’t. But we’ve still managed to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League and are just three points off the teams everyone is drooling about.
What we were all looking for today of course was a chink of light at the end of the tunnel of plod. And I think at times we got that, with the industry of Alexis, the energy of Theo, the perseverance of the Ox and the tidiness of Xhaka.
‘Even when he looks dead, he’s still alive’ said Wenger of Alexis after the game, and you have to admire the Chilean’s extraordinary work ethic that has rewarded him with ten goals now. Watch and admire.
The Ox, perhaps, was Arsenal in microcosm today. There were a lot of positives, not least in his attitude, but with the feeling that there’s still more to come. It’s there somewhere, we’re pretty sure of that – but just not quite entirely there right now.
After an opening goal on a silver salver for Alexis, poor old Debuchy hobbled off with what could be a ‘severe’ injury after just fifteen minutes. Can you imagine the mental gymnastics Wenger must have to go through when forced to make a substitution before the 67th minute? It must be torture for him.
For Debuchy, what ought to have been a dream move to the biggest club of his career has been one injury after another, sandwiched between the emergence of one of Europe’s great young right-back prospects. I fear, Matthieu, that it was simply never meant to be.
With a soft equalising penalty followed by a header flashed over the bar by Bournemouth, things felt momentarily as if they could head south. The Cherries – dangerous all afternoon – ran the channels well and were intelligent in possession.
But the second half opened up for Arsenal, and we are so much more comfortable when we have space and pace to run, rather than congealing round the edge of the box as we can do.
It brought the rarest of Arsenal moments – a headed goal from Walcott. Stick that in your literal pipe and smoke it, because yes it did actually happen. Cue a rocking baby for the new dad – congratulations all round.
Alexis duly finished it off and while we deserved to win, 3-1 felt a bit flattering. November’s been a bit flattering all over, now that I think about it.
A final thought about our central midfield. By my reckoning we’ve had six combinations there now, so I think it’s safe to say that Wenger has yet to suss out which one he prefers best – though obviously, part of that is down to Cazorla’s absence. Xhaka and Elneny were decent today, but will it be those two next weekend? Don’t bet your house on it, that’s all I’m saying.
As we move out of November and into the jingle-jangles of the festive season, it has only just dawned on me that, for one reason or another, and a potential home FA Cup tie notwithstanding, I might not be able to make a game until the 22nd January. Not so much of a winter break as a full-blown sabbatical. Even Diaby had shorter lay-offs than that.
What is it with these prawn-sandwich, half-and-half scarf fans like me?

industry_corpus2: Sports


text: ABHA, KSA KMD designed a A 300 and 500-bed High-Rise Prototype General Hospital for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health that will be built throughout the Kingdom in high density cities. Uses include ED, Inpatient Bed Towers, Outpatient Clinics, Testing Labs and general support spaces. The decision was to develop a new prototype on a smaller, more personal level, but focused to serve urban settings, rather than suburban or large medical cities. The prototype hospitals, of which the Abha Hospital will be the first, are designed to establish new brand qualities.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


text: We held our orientation session on Thursday May 10th for our 5th cohort of the Startup NOW accelerator. The seven month long program starts once again next week. Nearly thirty entrepreneurs responded to our call. We have built on our past successes, and have gathered the momentum to make this a very special cohort. Over the past few months we have been honored with news of multiple successes, opportunities and awards from companies that came through our ranks. There is true talent in the new applicants I was able to meet on Thursday. Let’s make some amazing things happen.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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Interactive activities are a great choice for families with children or simply adults who want to learn more while having fun at the same time. The hands-on approach is always the best way to learn new things! With a variety of different things to see, you'll find that these activities are fun for the entire family! Find these kinds of attractions in Williamsburg, VA and stay in a hotel close to your favorite activity!
The many interactive attractions at Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum in Williamsburg will satisfy any craving for the strange, eccentric or unique while providing entertainment for the entire family.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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We are proud of two Orange 4-H youth who are the inaugural contestants in the new 4-H Table Setting competition. Dorothy Kennon and Hayden Rogers put together great displays and deserve special recognition.
In the table setting event, participants plan a meal (no actual food preparation) and matching decor according to a theme. The meal must include Virginia-grown agricultural products, and each 4-H member prepares a presentation for judges about the foods they chose for their menu card and why. Additionally, linens, tablescapes, place settings, and drinkware should match the theme.
Hayden chose a sportsman's dinner, including wild game on the menu and colors of gold for her theme. She even had bird dog china, borrowed from a family friend, and a statue of a bird dog surrounded by boxwood clippings.
She chose a pleasing color palette of blues and teals, and made menu cards complete with photos of each item she would offer.
Congratulations to both members for a job well done! It's never easy to be the first at something, but you did it and did it well. Hopefully both ladies will advance to the county contests on March 24 and the district event April 9.
If you are interested in table setting, it's not too late to compete at the county contest. Click on this link for a complete contest description and score card. Contact the Extension office if you have questions.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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You work in fashion, media, photography and you have pictures and content to sale, be ready to go mobile this year.
Your work and your clients is there!
You can work easily your App on the Reservoir Apps CMS and have a beautiful and professional App.
You will add a tab or some for your images and connect to your Instagram, Flickr, Picasa account. You can also upload your images into the CMS.
You will add the merchandise tab to connect to your shop online.
Use the home screen to put a slide show and link to your content inside the App.
Target your push notifications and link them to the tab you want your clients to go.
It’s the mobile world, it’s your world, it’s now!
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The topic for our July Wine Pairing Weekend, aka #winePW, cleverly takes advantage of both American and French celebrations during the month. Michelle Williams, of Rockin Red Blog, posed the challenge to us of pairing food and wine from either or both America and France in honor of July 4th, our Independence Day, and July 14, Bastille Day. We had a great time with the pairing this month.
We decided on the wine first, this time. The decision was an easy one for us, as we had recently received two wines as tasting samples courtesy of Creative Palate Communications that just happen to be French. They are 2014 Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Blanc and Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Rosé both produced by Michel Chapoutier.
We thought it would be fun to pair an American dish with our French wines. Given that we were pairing a rosé and white wine, and that the weather had been particularly toasty, we wanted something easy and light that was also delicious. I’m not sure we entirely succeeded on the easy and light part of our challenge, but it certainly was delicious! To accompany the 2014 Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Blanc and Rosé we prepared Cobb Salad.
I was fairly certain that the Cobb Salad is an American “invention”, and a quick online search verified that it is. The salad was the creation of Robert (Bob) H. Cobb, manager and eventual owner of the Brown Derby restaurants. The first Los Angeles restaurant opened in 1926 on Wilshire Blvd. It’s the one shaped like a hat. The second location, in Hollywood, opened in 1929 near the corner of Hollywood and Vine and the Beverly Hills restaurant opened in 1931. The last restaurant opened in Los Feliz in 1941.
The original Brown Derby restaurant.
I read several explanations as to why the restaurant was so named and why the original was built in the shape of a derby. It had to do with either the fashion of the day for a gentleman’s hat, or a comment made by Wilson Mizner to co-owner Herb Somborn. Either way, the restaurants became famous and were frequented by Hollywood actors, producers and directors.
Bob Cobb was hired by the original owners (writer Wilson Mizner, movie producer Herb Somborn and theater owner Sid Grauman) to manage the restaurants. It was late one evening that Bob threw together a quick dinner for himself. He combined chopped lettuce, chopped chicken, bacon, hard-boiled egg, chives, avocado, cheese and French dressing.
The story continues that Sid Grauman, who was there at the time, asked for a taste and liked it so much he ordered “Cobb Salad” on a subsequent visit to the restaurant. Cobb Salad eventually became an item on the menu. Mr. Cobb became owner of the restaurants after Herb Somborn’s death and managed the restaurants until his death in 1970.
I found and prepared the original Cobb Salad recipe. Though the ingredients are simple, they are numerous and involve lots of chopping. The recipe calls for four kinds of lettuce alone: romaine, iceberg, watercress and frisée (called chickory in one recipe). Additional ingredients that also required chopping: chives, tomatoes, chicken breasts, bacon, Roquefort cheese, hard-boiled eggs and avocados.
I also made the French dressing following the original recipe which contains red wine vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt & pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic and olive oil. Water is optional, which I omitted. Whew!
With everything neatly chopped and the French dressing mixed I placed the chopped lettuces on a platter. Then I added each chopped item one next to the other over the bed of lettuce. I have to say, it was a lot of work, but looked very pretty.
After admiring our creation, and taking pictures of course, I mixed half of the lettuce and chopped toppings with a bit of the French dressing and we dug in.
The mixture of lettuces provided great textural contrast and the watercress a peppery flavor. The process of tossing the salad ingredients with the dressing caused the cheese, avocado and chopped hard-boiled eggs to mix with the dressing to make it almost creamy.
Every bite tasted different. The crumbled Roquefort cheese provided a creamy, pungent, salty flavor. The bacon was smoky and salty (I used Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon. It is delicious and worth the extra cost.) I seasoned the chicken breasts liberally with salt & pepper and Terragon before oven roasting them. That pop of Terragon was the perfect addition.
We were fortunate to find perfectly ripe avocados which were so flavorful and firm yet creamy in texture. The tomatoes came from our garden and were juicy and flavorful. Even the the little bursts of chive flavor didn’t get lost among all of the other flavors.
Michel Chapoutier is a name any lover of Rhône wine will recognize. Maison M. Chapoutier is a family-owned winery located in Tain-l’Hermitage in the northern Rhône. The family’s winemaking history there dates back to 1808 and is closely linked with Hermitage.
Though the family’s winemaking roots are in the northern Rhône, current winemaking interests also include vineyards in Alsace, Portugal, Australia and the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France.
Domaine de Bila-Haut is a 190-acre property in the Agly Valley near Latour-de-France in the Roussillon wine region not far from the border with Spain. The vineyards are planted to Syrah, Grenache and Carignan in varied soil types. This region of France is very warm during summer with little rain during the growing season.
We previously sampled a wine produced from these Domaine de Bila-Haut vineyards, and it was truly a special wine. The two wines we enjoyed for this pairing are wines made by Michel Chapoutier for everyday drinking. One is produced under the Côtes du Roussillon designation, the other is Pays d’Oc IGP classified. We found both of these wines offered excellent quality for the price.
2014 Les Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc Côtes du Roussillon — pale yellow in the glass with tart pineapple and melon aromas. On the palate minerals, citrus zest and delicate melon flavors combine with bright acidity and citrus pith on the finish. 13% ABV.
This white wine is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Vermentino (also known as Rolle) and Macabeo. These varieties play well together to produce a flavorful, bright and crisp wine.
Roussillon produces dry still wines and Vins Doux Naturels (fortified sweet wines). With 14 AOP certified wines, stemming from 23 different grape varieties, and with its characteristic patchwork of terrains, Roussillon offers a diverse range of wines with distinctive qualities.
2014 Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Pays d’Oc Rosé — rosy pink in the glass with strawberry and citrus aromas. On the palate strawberry and ripe blackberry flavors combine with dusty earth and a squeeze of citrus for a clean finish. 13% ABV.
The growing region included in the Pays d’Oc IGP classification is large, beginning at the Spanish border and continuing along the Mediterranean to the Rhône River delta. As you might expect, this very large growing region means varied soil types and climates. 56 grape varieties may be used in the production of Pays d’Oc IGP wines, giving winemakers lots of choices in the production of unique wines.
With so many flavors combined in the Cobb Salad I wondered if the wines might not be overshadowed by the combination. That turned out not to be the case. Both of these wines held up nicely and complimented the salad. The flavors of the salad came through nicely without changing with either wine.
We found the flavors and bright acidity of the Les Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc Côtes du Roussillon supported the flavors of the Cobb Salad without trampling the flavors of the salad, but didn’t disappear itself. Because it was such a good partner for the Cobb Salad, we awarded the Les Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award for the evening.
The combination of flavors in the Cobb Salad really brought out the berry flavors of the Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Pays d’Oc Rosé. The combination was very surprising, and delicious. The Rosé won our award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Pete’s comment as we finished dinner completely summed up how well we liked both Bila-Haut wines, “It is so nice to have two sample wines that it is a pleasure to finish.” So true. Over the next several evenings we finished them both and they held up very well, tasting just as delicious on the third evening as they did on the first. Thanks to Creative Palate Communications for sending these delicious wines our way. They certainly are food-friendly wines, just as winemaker Michel Chapoutier intends.
Whenever I see Cobb Salad on a restaurant menu from now on I will always think of 1930s Hollywood and hard-working restaurant manager Bob Cobb.
You can read about the other wine and food pairings the rest of our #winePW group prepared on their blog posts listed below. And, thanks Michelle for the fun challenge!
We will all be chatting about our food and wine pairings Saturday morning at 8am PST on Twitter. Follow #winePW to join the conversation. Also, join us Saturday, August 15 as we explore Portugal, a land of delicious food and outstanding wines!
A Sampling of Okanagan Valley Wines -- Just In Time For Summer.
I think I need a Cobb Salad. Beautiful presentation. My prep stage never looks that pretty!
Thanks Jade! The pairing was really delicious. Cheers!
awh, and here I thought Cobb salad was named in honor of Ty Cobb. (no historical backing to it, I just liked thinking that) The Brown Derby is definitely an amazing place with such fantastic history. I have to say it again, your pictures are so amazing- so crisp and clear. Makes me feel like I can just reach right out and take a forkful!
Spoken like a true baseball fan! Thanks for your kind words, Lori!
Your post reminds me it’s been too long since I’ve had a Cobb salad Nancy! I love that you tried both wines and differentiated how they paired with the wine. I can totally see the Rose getting the Best Actress in a Lead Role! Wonderful read!
Thanks Martin. The salad really was delicious — the perfect combination of ingredients + very nice wines. Cheers!
Such a beautiful salad, and I love that you mixed French and American for your pairing! Great choices!
Thanks Sarah. It was a fun theme!
Love Cobb salads! Definitely my favorite and nice pairing with the French wines. Made me want to make one this week. Want to try this dressing too!
Thanks Jennifer. We had lots of fun with this preparation. Cheers!
I never knew Cobb salad was an American invention, so much for the thought of it being a traditional Provencal dish!
We always learn so much in preparation for #winePW. It’s always lots of fun. Cheers Jeff!
How funny, you chose an American salad with a rose and white wine, and I chose a French salad with rose and white. Your salad is one of my favorites. I love a Cobb salad the combination of flavors and textures is delicious. I also like the rose best with my salad. Beautiful post.
Yes, great minds think alike! I do love salads in the summer particularly and this one was really delicious. The combination of ingredients was just perfect. Thanks Suzanne. Cheers!
Great pairing! Just how summer wine and food pairings should be. Really enjoyed the history of the Cobb Salad too!
Thanks Christy. We had lots of fun with this theme and the pairing…even if it was a lot of work chopping ingredients. Cheers!
Thank you Michelle, and thanks for the inspiration. Cheers!
The French have Nicoise Salad and we have Cobb Salad, either is perfect for a hot summer day in July with a nice crisp wine. I will have to keep an eye out for the Bila Haut label.

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In fact, our Toledo area customers realize that not only will Allshred Services meet their expectations, but we will most likely exceed them – that is our goal. We have the background and the experience to securely handle all of our Toledo, Ohio customers’ shredding projects at a price they can afford.
Allshred Services is a Toledo document shredding company and is a recognized leader in delivering high quality information destruction services to customers throughout the Midwest – Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana. As a NAID-Certified company, we are well-known for our exceptional customer service and our commitment to being the most secure paper shredding company in the country.

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Florida’s Voting Restoration Amendment is a ballot initiative that would allow people who have paid their debt to society to earn back the eligibility to vote. Restoring a person’s eligibility to vote once they’ve fulfilled their obligations to society gives them an opportunity for redemption and a chance to be full members of their community, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida.
As part of their “Second Chances” campaign, the ACLU partnered with Miami Law’s HOPE Public Interest Resource Center and the National Lawyers Guild-UM for a training session for students interested in volunteering for phone banks calling voters in the weeks leading up to the November elections.
Support of the ACLU’s Second Chances campaign is just one of HOPE’s many Advocacy Projects.
Sanchez is one of the 1.4 million. The former gang member was released from prison and graduated from the University of Central Florida with honors. He is currently ineligible to vote and has become a voice for Amendment 4.
“We are proud to engage Miami Law students in the Vote Yes on 4 initiative,” said Marni Lennon, director of the public interest resource center HOPE.
Monica Espitia, a South Florida regional organizer for the ALCU, cited the poor drafting and plethora of amendments on the ballot as confusing to voters, but indicated that Amendment 4 is one of two citizen-initiated amendments on the ballot for Floridians in November.
“HOPE is coordinating phone banks to engage Miami Law students in educating the public about Amendment 4 from now until the election,” said Lennon.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


text: Nearest neighbour search is a simple technique widely used in Pattern Recognition tasks. When the dataset is large and/or the dissimilarity computation is very time consuming the brute force approach is not practical. In such cases, some properties of the dissimilarity measure can be exploited in order to speed up the search. In particular, the metric properties of some dissimilarity measures have been used extensively in fast nearest neighbour search algorithms to avoid dissimilarity computations. Recently, a distance table based pruning rule to reduce the average number of distance computations in hierarchical search algorithms was proposed. In this work we show the effectiveness of this rule compared to other state of the art algorithms. Moreover, we propose some guidelines to reduce the space complexity of the rule.

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text: ‘to blue’ was selected for the 25th Anniversary Choreographers’ Showcase, January 2008 at CSPAC. The piece brought Tzveta a Metro DC Dance Award for Emerging Choreographer for 2008. The duet uses video projection on both the cyc and floor as the only source of light. It cuts a trapezoid shape on the floor, which limits the dance space. The projection itself includes flickering images of barcodes and vertical and circular shapes, which subtly define the mood of the piece. The original score is written by Aleksei Stevens.

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I slept in again this morning. This time though, I managed to get to work right at 9:00, so I guess I’m not technically ‘late’. Actually we covered that whole ‘technically late’ thing already, didn’t we?
Anyhow, this time I have an excuse – I couldn’t sleep last night. And I wasn’t up all night worrying about the government’s machine that can detect sounds via their tax forms.
Around midnight, as I was laying in bed all cosy warm, instead of my brain going into offline mode, it switched to work mode and I had a bunch of good ideas for my Project. I was afraid that I’d forget them if I went to sleep, so I got up and started working on it.
I was really productive and worked till about 04.30 before I finally decided to go back to bed. So I think today’s sleeping-in is acceptable – the difference between 2 hours’ sleep or 3.
Now I’m at work, alert, and ready to meet whatever challenges the day bringzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
This is the true origin of the mythical Hydra. The seven-headed monster was actually just a euphamism for government bureaucracy. When you’re trying to get them to admit they made a mistake, when you’re trying to get a problem sorted out… every time you think you’ve beat them, two more challenges spring up before you, and the battle starts anew.
Of course, the drones with whom you communicate on the phone aren’t the actual enemy. They are merely pawns, and while they may put up a valiant fight, they may just as easily throw themselves on your sword. The outcome doesn’t really matter to them, and they know it’s hard to swing a sword if it’s got a bunch of drones stuck on it. Their job is to merely slow you down, wear you out, grind down your resolve by exhausting your ire and indignation. Like punching an enormous pillow – you never, ever hurt it and never get hurt yourself, but eventually you just can’t go on.
As difficult as it can be to engage one department in battle, when your task requires you to face two departments at once, you may as well forget it. You can’t turn them against each other, instead they each take turns playing you off the other. They won’t even talk to each other, so you end up having to run messages between them. It is a cruel, sick game, I believe.
I actually have a point to all this, a specific situation that I was going to rant about. But I’m truly exhausted after wasting another 2 hours with them this morning. Suffice to say that the process of getting them to correct their mistake is excruciating, and they’ll never, ever apologize for making the mistake, nor for wasting an hour or two of my life every week.
If they were a business, I’d take my business elsewhere.

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1. Take a layered approach to IT security.
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This skillet cookie recipe is a simple dessert recipe that’s quick to throw together for an after dinner treat! Top it with some vanilla ice cream and you have a yummy homemade dessert that the family will love!
Hi there! It’s Kelly from Typically Simple and I’m back this month with another yummy dessert recipe to make a giant chocolate chip skillet cookie! If you’ve been checking out some of the other recipes I have shared in the past, then you know that I’m all about the simple desserts!
If a recipe calls for some basic ingredients and can be prepped in about 10-15 minutes, then sign me up! And this skillet cookie recipe is definitely basic and simple, but it is also oh so yummy! It’s a fun twist on classic cookie bars because it’s made in a skillet. Serve it up with some vanilla ice cream and you have a quick & easy dessert for parties or family get togethers.
This was the first time I’ve made dessert in a cast iron pan and it definitely will not be the last! But if you do not have a cast iron skillet, this recipe can be just as easily made in a baking pan.
The thing that makes these so easy is that you are cutting out the time it takes to roll out individual cookies. Just put the entire bowl of cookie dough in a skillet and bake! Easy!
Mix together butter, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine all ingredients well.
Spread batter into a well greased skillet.
Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Allow pan to cool slightly before cutting into slices.
How do you “fold” in an ingredient?
I’ve been asked about my folding technique. Here’s an easy way to understand how to fold something in and why you do it.
The key is gentleness. Use a rubber spatula and gently incorporate the chocolate chips into the dough. Avoid over mixing. Scrape the sides and the bottom and mix just enough to make sure the chips are spread throughout the dough.
Why do you fold instead of mixing ingredients?
This is because you already have a perfect dough and you don’t want to introduce more air into it.
How easy is that for a yummy dessert recipe?! And even better is that each slice of skillet cookie has a crispy edge and gooey soft middle. I might even add some more chocolate chips next time to make this an extra chocolatey treat!
Here is a printable recipe card for you. Enjoy!
This skillet cookie recipe is an simple dessert recipe that's quick to throw together for an after dinner treat! Top it with some vanilla ice cream and you have a yummy homemade dessert that the family will love!
In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and eggs.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt, combining well.
This skillet cookie is best when served still slightly warm from the oven, however you can serve it later. Just make sure to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil to keep it soft until it’s time to eat it!
Originally posted May 2018, Updated October 2018.


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Correspondence: [*] Correspondence to: Professor Paolo Calabresi, Clinica Neurologica, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Ospedale S. Maria della Misericordia 06156 Perugia, Italy. Tel.: +39 (0)755784230; Fax: +39(0)755784229; E-mail: calabre@unipg.it.
The innate immune response is thought to exert a dichotomous role in the brain. Indeed, although molecules of the innate immune response can promote repair mechanisms, during neuroinflammatory processes many harmful mediators are also released. Signs of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration represent a ubiquitous pathological finding during the course of several different neurological diseases. Interestingly, it has been proposed that mitochondria may exert a crucial role in the pathogenesis of both inflammatory and neurodegenerative central nervous system disorders. In this review, we describe the mechanisms by which neuroinflammation and mitochondrial impairment may synergistically trigger a vicious cycle ultimately leading to neuronal death. In particular, we describe the close relationship existing among neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and mitochondrial impairment in three different widely-diffused neurological diseases in which these pathogenetic events coexist, namely multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.


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For sale in Talbieh close to Rehavia, on a quiet street, a 4 room apartment in a good condition. 95 sqm of living space with a balcony and 1.5 bathrooms. Located 1.5 flights up (out of 4 floors).
The apartment is quiet and well-lit.
The apartment also offered for rent without one of the rooms, which is used as a storage room. The monthly rental price is 6,400 NIS per month.

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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.
File The Jamaican flag flies at centre at the United Nations in New York. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller addressed the UN Security Council on July 30, 2015 on security threats facing Jamaica and small Caribbean states.
IT WAS one of her better-delivered speeches and the message was clear. As the prime minister of Jamaica, Portia Simpson Miller, was making the call for "comprehensive debt relief for Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) that would gradually write off 100 per cent of their multilateral debt stock" from the podium of the Security Council at the United Nations..
She went on to say she believes the call for such a write-off "is timely".
"In our view," the prime minister said, "this proposal is worthy of serious consideration and support from the international community".
Her message was clear but some believe what she labelled as a 'timely' call showed, in some observers' view, awful timing. Two weeks ago, her minister of finance tapped the eurobond market for US$2 billion, while earlier this week, the board of one of our largest multilateral donor, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), was being approached to extend the largest loan to Jamaica since 2010.
So what is her message to Jamaica's lenders from the podium of the Security Council?
The country head of IDB disclosed, in a radio interview earlier this week, that her institution has an exposure to Jamaica which exceeds US$900 million. If this week's requested amount of US$130 million is granted, it will push that Jamaican exposure to more than US$1 billion. So the head of the Jamaican Government, Portia Simpson Miller, is saying lend us your money, IDB, but I'm putting you on notice that we want you to write it off as 'debt relief'.
Regardless of their public compliments for the costly PetroCaribe buy-back bond deal - they had no choice, so their compliments focused on the debt-reduction angle of the transaction, which is their agenda and mantra - officials of the three multilaterals must have had raised eyebrows after hearing so public a call for debt relief from the prime minister. Both the IMF and World Bank have near-similar loan exposures to Jamaica of about US$500 million each.
If the multilaterals followed diplomatic decorum and raised only eyebrows while masking disquiet with their silence, the executives of some institutional bondholders and private investors would have exclaimed in expletives that would have had to be deleted. They are the ones who hold the vast majority of the approximately US$15-billion debt stock Jamaica has in the bond market.
The prime minister's speechwriters tried their best to couch the revolting thought - absolutely revolting to lenders - in graciously careful language. They also exerted obvious effort to ring-fence the offence to the books of the multilaterals.
No luck with that effort. When a country's prime minister uses the terms 'comprehensive debt relief' and 'write off 100 per cent of their multilateral debt stock' on the podium of the United Nations Security Council, everyone listens! And when the multilaterals have such a relatively small portion of Jamaica's oversized debt bundle, the private firms and investors begin to fear if they are next on the 'write-off' list. It's a natural response, feeling and outcome from such a pronouncement.
The fear could quickly morph into anger on the part of many bondholders - especially the ones who just purchased the two issues totalling US$2 billion. If the investors in the new bonds were not told that exactly a week after their money was taken in from those new bond transactions, Prime Minister Simpson Miller was going to a Security Council debate to call for debt relief, they will feel that they were deceived with less than full disclosure.
Bondholders are now going to have to take a new look at that PetroCaribe buy-back bond deal about which they were so excited and effusive a couple weeks ago. When a borrower that has the quite remarkably positive debt repayment record that Jamaica does - they may give a couple of winks for NDX glitches which only affected 'local' bondholders - makes such a public call for debt write-off, there is cause for some alarm.
The analysts at bond houses, to which I imagine the finance minister will want to return to borrow, are not going to focus on the level of our debt stock - regardless of what Dr Phillips, the IDB, IMF and genuine supporters and sycophants of the recent bond deal trumpet about the positive effect on our debt-to-GDP ratio. The analysts are now going to focus on the effect of the much higher regular interest payments on the new bonds on the country's cash flow.
If we are asking for debt relief it means cash is tight, regardless of the level of our debt stock. Both Greece and Puerto Rico have gone public and asked for debt relief and write-offs. The Aegean-European supplicant has a debt-to-GDP ratio of about 176 per cent while the Caribbean defaulter's US$72-billion debt is approximately 70 per cent of GDP. Bondholders as lenders to these countries now only worry about these country's cash flow and ability to service their debts - not the size of the debt stock.
Jamaica has just given up really easy cash flow demands on the one-per cent, 25-year PetroCaribe debt and move to really expensive seven per cent-plus bonds for up to 30 years. PetroCaribe cost about US$30 million a year in interest; the new bonds cost almost US$109 million in interest each year.
Given our fiscal tight jacket, analysts are going to wonder where Dr Phillips will get the cash to pay debt service, given that his Government has shown no ability to grow the economy and taxpayers are choking and destitute. Prime Minister Simpson Miller's recent speech at the UN will give the analysts and their bosses reason to worry.

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Press Release - Hello, Refugees!
125 E 85 St, New York, NY.
Below are excerpts from actress Suzanne Toren's NY stage presentation, as she tells the story of beautiful Thawanni in a German refugee camp in Leipzig - taken from Hello, Refugees!
In the past few years, the German government welcomed close to two million refugees, more than any other European country. And German citizens have showered the newcomers, mostly Muslims from the Middle East and Africa, with teddy bears and sweet cookies.
It will be interesting to see what the Muslims are doing with their teddy bears, Tuvia Tenenbom, an investigative journalist and the artistic director of The Jewish Theater of New York, said to himself.
And so, Tenenbom, a Jew, flew to Germany and presented himself as a Middle Eastern Muslim at the heavily guarded refugee camps across the country -- and was promptly gained entry. There he saw no teddy bears, and nothing sweet. What he found instead were refugees spending their days and nights in the most horrific living conditions imaginable, and all begged him to help them out of the camps.
Trying to find the reason for the harsh treatment of the refugees by the German authorities, Tenenbom met German politicians, from the far right to the far left, as well as business leaders, activists, and other citizens, asking them for explanations.
What did they say? Well, they didn't have much to say, except to share one deep-seated feeling: no matter what they do, they said, they would always be better than the "inhumane Jews."


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Glaser reunites with his old colleague Hernan Lopez at the startup.
Podcasting startup Wondery has hired Fox programming veteran Jeffrey Glaser to oversee content.
The company, founded by former Fox International Channels CEO Hernan Lopez, has tapped Glaser as its first president of content, in charge of developing both scripted and real-life programming.
Glaser most recently served as executive vp current programming at 20th Century Fox Television. He departed from the company in 2015 after overseeing current programming at the studio since 2003, presiding over 24, Arrested Development, Glee, Modern Family and several other shows.
"As a longtime fan of podcasts, I am excited to join Hernan and his innovative new entertainment company," said Glaser. "I look forward to helping to create distinctive shows for the burgeoning audience of podcast listeners. And I feel very fortunate to continue to work with creative talent in making another form of quality entertainment."
Added Lopez: "Jeffrey oversaw some of the most iconic drama and comedy series made in Hollywood. We are thrilled to have him join our team and help us attract the most talented writers, producers and actors to a new form of storytelling."
Wondery also has appointed Univision veteran Cristina Haro as a brand solutions account executive.
The company was formed in January to create and curate podcasts and other forms of on-demand audio storytelling. Fox Networks Group is among its investors.


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This weekend all twelve Super League teams are in action, after there were only three games last weekend due to the World Club Challenge going on over in Australia.
Only four teams played last weekend. Those being Hull KR, Catalans Dragons, Widnes Vikings and Warrington Wolves.
This is arguably the biggest game of the weekend, with Wigan Warriors hosting a Warrington Wolves side, who got their first win of the campaign last weekend away at Widnes.
Wigan on the other hand played against Australian opposition in the form of South Sydney Rabbitohs last weekend, losing 18-8.
Wigan have won their opening two games this season in Super League, which sees them in second place, behind leaders St Helens on points difference. Wigan have beaten Salford and Hull FC (with the Hull game taking place in Australia.
Warrington on the other hand, haven’t had the greatest start to life under their new coach Steve Price, after losing two of the first three games with him in charge. They did win last time out however, with an 18-10 away win at local rivals, Widnes Vikings.
Both sides had a week off last weekend, so both sides should be fit and fresh for this encounter at the Kirklees Stadium.
Huddersfield have a 50%-win ratio so far this season, winning one and losing one of their opening two games so far. They opened the season with a heavy defeat away at Hull FC, before beating Warrington 20-6 at home two weeks ago.
St Helens on the other hand have had an impressive start to the Super League season, winning both of their opening two games, including a huge 46-6 win over last season’s regular season winners Castleford Tigers, in their opening game. They followed that up with a 21-12 away win in the south of France against Catalans Dragons, despite playing the majority of the second half with 12 men, after Morgan Knowles was sent off.
Salford enjoyed a week off last week, whilst Hull KR enjoyed a victory over French outfit Catalans Dragons.
Salford haven’t had the greatest of start to the season this year, losing both of their opening two games, against Wigan and Wakefield respectively. The first was a 40-12 home defeat, whilst they narrowly lost by two points at Wakefield, 14-12.
Hull KR on the other hand have won one of their opening three games on their return to Super League. They have lost to Wakefield and Leeds, however in the game against Leeds they were arguably the better team for the majority of the game and were unlucky to lose. As noted before, they did get their first win of the campaign last weekend, with a 23-4 win over struggling Catalans Dragons.
Castleford have not hit the heights of last season so far in their opening two games despite winning one of them. Similarly, Hull FC also have a 50%-win ratio to start off the Super League season, despite a narrow loss to Australian side, St George Illawarra Dragons last weekend.
Castleford have not looked the same side as last year in the opening two rounds this year, but maybe after two weeks off, coach Daryl Powell has had the chance to get his side playing how he wants them to play. Castleford opened the season with a huge 46-6 loss at St Helens, with what many consider as a shock result. They followed that up with a 13-12 win against Widnes two weeks ago.
Hull FC opened their campaign with a 38-12 win against Huddersfield Giants, but that has been followed by two consecutive defeats. They lost 24-10 to Wigan in the first ever Super League game to be played outside of Europe. That was followed by a 24-18 defeat to NRL side St George Illawarra Dragons, in what was a good performance by the Hull side.
Catalans have had a bad start to the new season, sitting rock bottom of the Super League table with no points from three games so far.
Catalans have so far suffered defeats against Widnes, St Helens and also at Hull KR, so they are going to have to start to pick up form at some point, or they could find themselves in the bottom four and possibly the ‘Million Pound Game’ for the second consecutive year.
On the other hand, Wakefield have enjoyed a great start to the new season, sitting joint top of the table alongside St Helens, Wigan and Leeds. Wakefield opened their season with a 28-6 win against newly promoted Hull KR, before beating Salford 14-12 two weeks ago.
Both sides played last week, albeit on different sides of the world with Widnes hosting Warrington and Leeds travelling to Australia to play Melbourne Storm.
Widnes opened their campaign with an impressive 40-12 win over struggling Catalans Dragons, but two consecutive defeats to Castleford and local rivals Warrington have followed. They were beaten at Castleford 13-12 and 18-10 to Warrington so they have only lost narrowly in their two defeats thus far.
Leeds on the other hand are unbeaten in Super League, beating Warrington and Hull KR in their opening two fixtures. They beat Wire 16-12, whilst they also beat Hull KR 20-11 despite not playing that well in the game.
Wigan v Warrington – I think Wigan will win a tight contest at the DW Stadium. Neither team had a week off last week and I think Wire may have won if they did have. I’m going 20-18 to Wigan.
Huddersfield v St Helens – We are yet to see Huddersfield on Sky Sports this season, so unsure what to expect from them. Saints have looked great, even with twelve men. I’m going 36-22 to Saints.
Salford v Hull KR – Salford are yet to win this season and Hull KR have impressed me when they have been on TV so far this season. I’m going 25-18 to Hull KR.
Castleford v Hull FC – It would be a lot tighter contest had Castleford not had a week off last weekend. Hull FC have also had a long flight home. I’m going 38-28 to Castleford.
Catalans Dragons v Wakefield – Catalans have looked woeful so far this season, whilst Wakefield have a 100% record thus far. I’m going 34-20 to Wakefield.
Widnes v Leeds – Widnes have not played awfully yet and Leeds are yet to lose in Super League. The long flight home may be a factor. I’m going 22-14 to Leeds.
Should Rugby League Continue To Spread Its Wings?


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Next up is the point & figure chart for GLD, the gold exchange traded fund. It shows a bullish trend with a significant upside price projection.
Below is one of our favorites: the long term chart of gold going back to 1975.
As you can clearly see, prices peaked in the late 70's at over $750.00, and have recently rallied up to $730.40. In the process a cup formation has been constructed on the chart. Presently gold has been in a trading range just below the rim of the cup on the right hand side of the chart.
If the POG rallies back up through its $730.40 high and on through $750.00 - a very strong cup with a handle formation will be in place with a break out that would signify the gold bull is very strong and entering a new phase. We expect that to happen this year, possibly within a few months time.
Next is the industrial metals compared to the price of gold. Since late October of 2006 gold has been out performing the industrial metals, which prior to that time had been the leader.
Since the peak in late October of 2006, gold has been out performing until about mid-Feb. of 2007. From mid-Feb. to mid-March the industrial metals rallied back to their fib retracement level of 61.8%, and have since started to fall once again, meaning gold has been out performing as of late.
Below is the chart of the silver exchange traded fund (SLV). It is presently right at the top of a resistance band and is trying to break out above. A close above 135 that holds would be bullish.
The second chart below is the point and figure chart for silver, which shows a bullish price projection of $21.50.
The Hui Index was down 3.20 for the week, closing out at 337.66 (-0.94%). The daily chart below shows a symmetrical triangle that is getting narrower by the day. Price will soon break out to the upside or downside.
Notice the series of higher lows that have been kept in place. Significant resistance resides overhead just over the 360 level.
Next up is another daily chart of the Hui; this one has a much shorter time frame, and tends to focus in on the more recent price action.
Notice the Bollinger bands on the chart. The upper BB is at 348.67 and the lower one is at 315.60. In between the two is the middle band at 332.17.
The index just recently banged up against the upper BB line and has since retreated to 337.66, which is 5 points above the middle BB. If prices do not hold right around the middle band then the lower band will become a target. Stochastics are turning over and down.
Below is the point and figure chart for gold that shows a bullish price project of 412.
Readings of 5 or higher have coincided with oversold levels and market bottoms. A spike back above 5 from which the ratio has recently fallen would most likely give a good entry point.
Below are some gold stocks that we own or have owned in our portfolio and are watching for further possible accumulation.
We are cautious with the overall stock market and sense there is more downside to come. We prefer to stay on the sidelines except with selected precious metal and energy stocks.
Even with the pm and energy stocks one most remain cautious, as any serious downdraft in the overall market will most likely affect all stocks. We do not see any imminent danger, but storm clouds on the distant horizon.
Any surprises with interest rates will be to the upside. This is because of the derivative mess and carry trade orgies, which when they start to unwind will cause quite a stir.
The world is afloat with paper fiat debt money. The sub-prime problems will get worse before they get better, not only in the US but elsewhere as well.
The Fed and other CB's will react to these events as they do to all events: they create more credit and debt. This will not be unseen by gold, as a matter of fact gold will sound the warning before hand.
Short term the gold stocks appear overbought and in need of a bit more rest/consolidation before beginning a sustainable leg up. We look to accumulate selected stocks on weakness that holds above previous lows.
Stop by our website and check out the complete market wrap, which covers most major markets. There is also a lot of information on gold and silver, not only from an investment point of view, but also from its position as being the mandated monetary system of our Constitution - Silver and Gold Coins as in Honest Weights and Measures.
There is also a live bulletin board where you can discuss the markets with people from around the world and many other resources too numerous to list. Drop by and check it out. Good luck. Good trading. Good health. And that's a wrap.


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For various reasons I missed past three Powell Street Festivals so it was great to be back in Oppenheimer Park this year taking in the smells, the sights and the sounds of this amazing community festival – the oldest ethnic festival in Vancouver (and maybe all of Canada!).
I heard from my father that he bought the Nimi Drug Store from Ishikawa in 1918. Asiatics were not allowed to dispense western medications—only Japanese-style herbal medications. So Nimi Shokai sold Kodak cameras, film, 78 records of popular songs, pancake makeup, Shaffer pens, gift items, binoculars. Lots of people bought their omiyagi from us, gifts to take back to Japan with them.
Structured as a tribute to the multimedia artist Roy Kiyooka (1926-1994), a man who fearlessly re-created his world through the honesty of his imagination, Identity pays homage to Kiyooka most obviously through its largesse, its richness of visuals, sounds and movements.


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Searching for the right kennel for your four-legged friend can be quite an adventure. It requires research, asking questions and actually visiting the kennels you are considering to make sure they can accommodate your dog in an atmosphere in which you and your pet will be comfortable.
The best way I have found to begin the search for the ideal kennel is to ask friends, co-workers or your veterinarian for recommendations. With trusted friends and acquaintances, you can eliminate many inferior options right off the bat. When seeking recommendations, make a point to ask for kennels to avoid also.
Some people might believe all kennels are the same. This is simply not the case. In this day and age, pets are considered to be important family members and pet owners take pet care every bit as seriously as they do child care. Some things you might look for in a good kennel include the obvious such as: clean quarters for the animals and clean grounds. Other important factors could be easily overlooked. Asking questions and visiting the kennel before dropping off your beloved pet can make all the difference. Does the facility have any special amenities? Is a fenced-in exercise area available? Will the kennel feed your dogs their own food as you instruct? Will your pets receive any attention while staying at the kennel? Do they have a veterinarian in case of emergencies and what will the kennel do in case of an emergency?
It is always a good idea to personally meet with the owner and animal handlers. Trust your instincts and gut reactions. If an employee of the kennel makes you uneasy, don't hesitate to take your business elsewhere. You are going to entrust a valuable member of your family to the care of these people. I believe in the old saying, “Better safe than sorry.” It is always worth the time spent searching for business reviews and Better Business Bureau standings or complaints in regard to specific kennels.
One final factor applies to households with multiple dogs. At my house, we have 2 dogs. They are inseparable. I will not board my dogs in a kennel who plans on separating the dogs. Animals are affected by separation anxiety just like humans. I don't think it is a good idea to add any unnecessary stress by splitting my dogs up. You might take this into consideration also.


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I think it has been almost a year since my quest finding the right skincare regime for myself. My skin used to be very dry, my t-zone gets super oily quickly. These are the products that I have repurchase a couple of times this year (they last quite long!) and I believe it had helps improve my skin. I have a better skin now although still in the dry to normal skin type. I don't remember when was the last time I had breakouts. That's good, right?
I cleanse my face daily using Bio-Essence Tanaka White Double Whitening Cleansing Foam. I then put few drops of Bioderma on cotton pad as toner and then I use a pump of Laneige Moisture Balancing Emulsion for my whole face. Pat on Laneige Water Bank Essence serum (daily every night for extra hydration). For moisturiser, I use Laneige Water Bank Moisture cream. Every other night I also use Laneige Water Sleeping Pack. Various times in the month, I also use St Ives Moisturising Olive scrub or Good Things Deep Clean Blackhead Exfoliator depending to what I need at that time. A little bit of skin pampering.

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This program is about protecting trees from animals using manure. It is one of a series of scripts in this package involving the characters Philip (Program Host) and Dr. Compost (Peter Composter). Philip is from the city. He has a weak stomach and is a bit sceptical about farming techniques. Dr. Compost is from a rural background but has a university education in agriculture. He puts science on a pedestal, but remains true to his humble roots. The dialogue between Philip and Dr. Compost is meant to be humorous and friendly.
The call-in format used in this program is one way to provide information in your broadcasts. Invite special guests to take questions from the audience on their particular area of expertise. Listeners can prepare their questions in advance and either send them in by mail, or phone them in during the program.
, Ph.D. (Peter Composter): Agricultural specialist, about age 70, somewhat forgetful. He is from the farm, but has a university education. His problem is that, sometimes, he wanders off topic. Nevertheless, the information he provides is always interesting, useful and practical.
-How are you this good morning, Peter?
-(interrupting)Aha! Our first caller. She is Mary from the village of ___________ (fill in village name) Go ahead, Mary. What is your question?
–(interrupting)Are they not giving you enough milk?
-They eat my tree seedlings, Dr. Compost.
– And you thought you could only use it for compost!
-Yuck. Must you torment me, Peter?
-How do you make the mixture, Dr. Compost?
– Okay, Mary. Mix the goat droppings with water in a container or, even better, a bucket you can carry. Then let it decay for four to five days. I call the mixture ‘goat wine’(laughs).
– Oh, I don’t believe that, Philip! Anyway, I didn’t say to drink it. Mary, take a small broom or whisk. Dip it into the decayed manure mixture and stir. Then use the broom to splash the mixture on your trees. The smell of the manure mixture on the trees will prevent domestic animals from feeding on them.
-Manure on trees?! Awful! Couldn’t you just build a fence to keep the goats away?
– Well, my nephew uses this method because he is too lazy to put up a fence around our field. Besides, spraying manure is much more fun than building fences. It was funny – our neighbour liked our method, but changed it to fit his own needs. He told me he prefers a more concentrated mixture, more like a paste. It smells more and is more solid. My neighbour prefers smearing to spraying the manure. A future artist, perhaps?
-Manure artist, very clever. We have a question from John. He lives in ________ (fill in village).
-Thank-you for taking my call. Dr. Compost, you said we could use any manure.
– Even better! Actually, pig droppings are the best! Just make sure they are fresh.
– Because when the droppings are fresh, they are warm and soft. Yes, that is what is needed. But please remember this. You can use fresh manure on trees, but not on food crops. It is dangerous to your health to eat crops that have been in contact with fresh manure.
-There will be more moments like these. Until next time, have a good and productive day.
Adapted by Sunny Ray, Toronto, and Belinda Bruce, Vancouver, Canada, from Farm Radio Network script 14-11, Protect plants from animals using their manure, 1988.


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Are you smart enough to rescue one ad?
Color plays a growing memory. A great game for kids.

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GUYS AND DOLLS, one of the beloved musicals of the 20th century, transports us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana with a side trip to the NYC sewer system in this rollicking tale of small-time hoods and scantily clad showgirls. Based on the tales of Damon Runyon, with book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, Guys and Dolls is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. The memorable score by Frank Loesser includes “Luck Be a Lady,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and the irrepressible anthem “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for drama as well as eight Tony Awards.
CURTAINS, a delightful blend of murder mystery and musical comedy, will leave you howling with laughter while trying to solve the crime. It’s opening night of a potential Broadway smash. The talent-free leading lady mysteriously dies during her curtain call and Lieutenant Frank Cioffi arrives on the scene to conduct an investigation. After an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit as he is in solving the murder. Curtains features music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb (Cabaret and Chicago) and a book is by Rupert Holmes based on the original book and concept by Peter Stone.
LEND ME A TENOR. Panic arises when legendary opera sensation Tito Merelli, “Il Stupendo,” accidentally takes a double dose of tranquillizers and passes out before opening curtain. Mayhem ensues when the General Manager forces his hapless assistant, Max, into Tito’s costume as Max tries to avoid an ambitious female co-star, the amorous opera guild chair and even his own girlfriend! You won’t want to miss this hilarious, door-slamming, dress-dropping farce by Ken Ludwig. Winner of two Tony Awards, three Drama Desk Awards and the Olivier Award for Best Comedy of the Year.
SOUTH PACIFIC. This classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical,nset on an island during the 2nd World War, combines multiple story lines with one of the most beloved scores in Broadway history. This enduring tale of an American nurse forced to choose between her own prejudice and her love of a French plantation owner is balanced by the antics of a group of seabees who will stop at nothing to make a buck. A perfect blend of romance and humor with such classic songs as “Some Enchanted Evening,” Younger Than Springtime,” and “There Is Nothing Like a Dame.” South Pacific was the recipient of 10 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for drama.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught, is based on the film of the same name that starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Follow the incredible true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a brilliant conman, as he reinvents himself in ever more outlandish personas while trying to stay one step ahead of FBI agent Carl Hanratty. Set in the Mad Men era with a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime), Catch Me If You Can was nominated for four Tony Awards and six Drama Desk Awards.
CHRISTMAS by CANDLELIGHT, our heartwarming celebration of the yuletide season is back by popular demand featuring your favorite holiday tunes, as well as some new surprises, performed by some of your favorite ‘Candlelighters.’ Consistently voted Best Musical by our season subscribers Christmas by Candlelight is not to be missed this holiday season!


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We cordially invite you to the Annual Gathering 2016 (AG) which will take place in Chur from September 9th to 11th.
On Friday, for the Icebreaker, we will meet at the Restaurant Gansplatz, Goldgasse 22, 7000 Chur.
Menus 1 - 3 are incl. French fries and vegetables.
You need to select a menu during the sign up. Please use the comment field and specify, if you like your menu without a starter (- CHF 7.50), without a dessert (- CHF 9.50) or if you have special requests.
Please sign up until August 26th September 1st (extended).


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LOST PLACES is a collection of short stories by Simon Kurt Unsworth published by Ash-Tree Press. Each of the 18 stories it contains are well worth a read. His characters are interesting, his plots imaginative, and he possesses a knack for creating stories that hook you from the start. Whenever planning our family vacations, I’m always on the lookout for someplace I can revel in my love of all things eerie. That’s what reading these tales did for me. They transported me to resorts, beaches, a rustic forest lodge, a church on a small Greek island, to name a few, which have been infused with supernatural forces picking at the threads of reality.
While I enjoyed all the stories in this collection, some stood out as personal favorites.
• “A Different Morecambe” – I found this story about a man taking his young son on a routine daytrip to a seaside resort to be the eeriest. The resort is in bad shape and perhaps not so deserted as it first appears.
• “The Old Man’s Pantry” – An avid runner comes across a disturbing dummy dressed like a man who used to ambush and kill travelers centuries before. This encounter is only the beginning of the danger to come.
• “Stevie’s Duck” – I didn’t expect to like this story based on its title. How could a story about a duck be remotely scary? After reading this dark, forbidding tale, I found the answer.
• “Forest Lodge” – A father takes his son away to a forest lodge after a fight with his wife. The boy begins to see a disturbing ghost that seems to take interest in him. This spooky ghost story has a great twist ending.
• “The Animal Game” – A support group plays a game where they pick an animal that most represents them. The game has unexpected and terrifying results. A great concept masterfully realized.
• “An Afternoon with Danny” – A young, divorced father delights in the time spent with his toddler son at Pirate World. The day turns grim when something dark makes its presence felt.
• “The Pennine Tower Restaurant” – An unusual architectural tower has a bizarre and dangerous history. All the deaths, disappearances, and ethereal glimpses attached to the structure are documented here. This riveting tale, presented as fact, comes complete with detailed, collaborating footnotes.
• “The Church on the Island” – This story was nominated for the 2008 World Fantasy Award for best short story. It’s about a woman on vacation in Greece who becomes obsessed with a lonely church built on a small island nearby. She swims there and is met by the caretaker, who shows her the secret purpose behind the church’s existence.
No problem. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, so i can’t recommend it highly enough.

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Nine faculty from William & Mary’s sister university, the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), in Chengdu, China, are spending the fall semester studying the pedagogical approaches of W&M faculty as part of the inaugural cohort of the Excellence in University Teaching Program.
The visiting faculty hail from a range of disciplines including law, economics, physics, languages, humanities, and leadership. The program is co-hosted by the School of Education and the Reves Center for International Studies.
“What originated as a professional development program for a group of professors from a sister university has really developed into a deepening of the relationship between the two universities,” observed Stephen J. Sechrist, director of the Office of International Students Scholars and Programs at the Reves Center.
Sechrist has facilitated the program throughout, and helped connect the visiting faculty with W&M faculty in their field who are serving as collegial peers on campus.
“It’s a bilateral opportunity for an exchange of ideas between our faculties on the subjects of university pedagogy, course design, how we motivate and assess students and how we engage them,” he said.


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I was sitting across someone the other day who was wearing a cap that said Peaceful Warrior on it. I watched him, and he certainly did look like a warrior, he was a pretty solid guy, but he also looked grounded, and, as advertised, peaceful. It reminded me as we walk our path that when we go to battle each day, as we fight for ourselves, and those we love, we often don’t do it peacefully, sometimes we start out that way, but we get into the charge of the action, or the adrenaline of what’s going on, and we lose that peace, that serenity, and consequently, often, we lose ourselves to anger, or even rage, or fear. The idea of being peaceful among the chaos is a beautiful image, like a MATRIX type calm of slowing down the action around us and remaining still and focused, and although we can’t in life physically create that, we can spiritually and mentally. So, how do we keep the peace in our day-to-day life, with chaos going on around us?
Manage Our Fear – Fear immediately sets us into overdrive. It removes all sense of calm and peace and gets us into a place where we are reacting instead of doing the next right thing, it blinds us to what is and we move into a fight or flight stance. Finding a way to keep our fears from getting in our way is the first step in finding peace. Fears are not facts. Stick to the facts and what you know to be true. Don’t live in the future or the past, live in the now, and focus on what can be done in each moment to reach your goal or obtain what you need to move forward.
Keep Our Intentions Pure – Make sure you are doing something because you want to do it, doing something because of the result of it, or how it will make you look to others, is not the act of a peaceful warrior. Focus not so much on the result of what you’re doing, but the reasons you are doing it and the journey to get there.
Old Ideas Limit Our Destinations – When we let past experiences or old ideas dominate our thoughts, they limit what we can accomplish. We are changing and working every day to be our best selves, so what we were able to do yesterday, or the day before, no longer applies, challenge yourself to let go of the past, believe in who you are and who you are working to be, and watch those self-limitations fall away and new results start to happen.
Don’t Over-Schedule – We all have busy lives, we juggle a lot of balls every day, but when we over-schedule ourselves we quickly lose our own peace and begin to scramble for control. It also often has us lose sight of what we’re trying to do, of who we are working to be, because we are so busy trying to multi-task and get everything done, we may get it all done, but at what cost? Usually, being present and calm as we struggled throughout our day. Make sure you’re setting realistic goals for yourself each day with your time, focus on each task, and if you’re unable to finish all you set out do, that’s OK, tomorrow is another day to try again.
Win Or Lose, We Win – Stop evaluating everything as a win or loss, the fact that you’re trying is a win, and, if thing didn’t work at as you had planned, which often happens, that’s a lesson learned, and maybe that lesson was, it wasn’t supposed to go your way that day and so now it’s up to you to handle it in a way that is not self-destructive to your growth. Look at every situation as a win, just in varying degrees.
Don’t Judge Our Thoughts – Things will pop into our heads constantly during the day, some that may even shock us, some that may try to keep us down, or some that try to keep that old narrative running that no longer serves us. There is nothing wrong with these thoughts, they are not our truth unless we allow them to be, so observe them, acknowledge they are there, ask yourself why they are there, and then let them go. A lot of the time negative thinking crops up when we are taking care of ourselves, when we’re in H.A.L.T., hungry, angry, lonely, or tired, so when negative thinking dominates your thoughts, do a self-care check and see if that is the source of your negative thinking. Thinking negative things does not make you a bad person, but believing or acting on them will derail your day.
How we fine-tune our peace is unique to us, but we need to tackle the above elements as building blocks to find that peace in our day to lives, and when we do, no matter what is thrown at us, we can take a breath and take on life’s little challenges, or big challenges, with integrity, with heart, and with success. SLAY on peaceful warrior.
SLAY OF THE DAY: Do you think of yourself as a peaceful warrior? If yes, why? If not, why not? Are there some things you can tackle peacefully and some not? List what you can, and list what you cannot. Why do you struggle with the ones on your not list? What can you do to change that? Finding our own peaceful warrior takes practice, and even when we find it, some days we just don’t have it, but that is our challenge as peaceful warriors, to lose it and find it again, and, to not let that loss be a loss, to let it teach us and guide us as we continue on to win again.
Carrie, your words of wisdom would make an awesome book.
Thank you, perhaps one day, at the moment happy to share my experience, strength and hope with everyone here. Thank you for SLAYING along with me, together we are stronger.

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