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Mamas & Papas Ziko Herbie Travel System – DISCONTINUED review
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A modern, versatile pram, the Mamas & Papas Herbie, offers good value with its 3-in-1 pram/pushchair/car seat options and quirky colourways.
The Herbie is a three-in-one travel system that converts from pram/carrycot mode into pushchair mode once your baby is ready to sit up simply with the attachment of new fabrics. The folding chassis can also be combined with the Mamas & Papas Pro-Sleep IP car seat (available separately), which can be reclined for baby's comfort when in use outside of the car.
It comes with various accessories including a matching changing bag, parasol, raincover and footmuff, and one of its big USPs is that the pushchair can be configured to be either forward or rearward facing. The Herbie gives the classic carrycot-based pram design a modern makeover and offers a roomy yet cosy space for your little one. It should take your tot through from newborn to around 15kgs – and at £550, it comes in at a lower price than some of the other big players in the travel system category. However, there are a few issues to be aware of…
What we love
The fantastic easy folding mechanism on the chassis has to be one of the most mum-friendly features of this travel system. It's extremely easy to collapse, although you definitely need two hands to do it, and it springs back up with the pressure from one foot while you hold the handle. Also, the carrycot provides a really cosy and sheltered environment for your newborn – which I found great for Zoe, who was a tiny baby through the autumn and winter months.
It's roomy enough to last for a good while, too. (Although this sounds like it should be a given, it's not the case with all prams!) Zoe graduated to the pushchair at 6 months, but this was more because she was eager to sit up and enjoy a better view than because she'd outgrown the carrycot. Another highlight is that the pushchair seat can face either forwards or towards you (great while your little one is still small).
The shopping basket is another plus, with plenty of space for your groceries (even packs of nappies and those giant rolls of cotton wool). And, finally, the Herbie looks great! A few of my mum friends admitted to a twinge of pram envy and said they wished they'd gone for a model with a traditional carrycot shape like the Herbie themselves.
What to watch out for
Kerbs and steps can be tricky to negotiate as the front wheels of the Herbie don't lift up as easily as you might expect – the chassis seems to flex when you push down on the handle. In fact, the chassis is generally quite wobbly and doesn't feel that stable. And the handle has an annoying habit of changing position on one side while I'm pushing!
Although steering generally seems easy, the front wheels sometimes get stuck in the wrong position and make going anywhere impossible. (Another problem with the front wheels is that they press into the shopping basket when the chassis is folded down – and, over time, they've caused the shopping basket on my Herbie to rip.) Also, the back wheels are just that bit too wide, making squeezing your way down the aisle of a bus a curse-inducing experience.
The weight of the Pro-Sleep IP car seat that fits onto the Herbie chassis is another big drawback. At 6.2kg, it's heavier than many other car seats on the market. Lifting it and attaching it to the Herbie chassis – especially with a baby inside – can be hard work. In terms of your little one's comfort, the base of the carrycot is quite hard. Although a basic mattress insert is provided, I bought an additional Mamas & Papas pram/moses basket mattress (ask M&P staff for advice) so that Zoe would be more comfortable.
Now we're using the Herbie in pushchair mode, the main comfort issue is that the shape of the leg rest doesn't work with Zoe's little legs – they're too short to bend over the curve. I find the seat recline quite jerky and difficult to adjust once Zoe's inside, too. Finally, although it's a small grumble, I find the Herbie's changing bag totally impractical. It's far too small for all Zoe's clobber, and feels as though it was designed by someone who's never had a baby!
Who is the Mamas & Papas Herbie best for?
A mum who wants a stylish 3-in-1 travel system
MadeForMums verdict
All in all, the Herbie covers lots of bases and has some great mum- and baby-friendly USPs, including its easy-fold chassis, forward and rearward facing pushchair component and stylish appearance. It should be a great travel system to see you through from newborn to toddler, but watch out for manoeuvreability and mum-friendliness issues.
Product Specifications
|Mamas & Papas
|Ziko Herbie Travel System - DISCONTINUED
Suitable for
|Child age (approx)
|Birth to 3 years
|Child weight
|Up to 15kg
Dimensions & Weight
|H:100cm W:64cm L:78cm
|Dimensions (folded)
|H:38cm W:64cm L:78cm
|Travel system compatible
|Compatible car seats
|Pro-Sleep IP (£140), available separately
|Seat facing direction
|Forward facing and parent facing
|Front wheels
|Lockable swivel
|Recline positions
|3 – In pushchair mode
|Accessories included
|Foot muff/liner, rain cover, parasol, changing bag, pump for tyres
|Optional extras
|ISOFIX base for Pro-Sleep IP car seat (£110)


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Be honest: how often do you floss?
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Where's the, "When there is something in my teeth and flossing is the only solution to my problem" option?
And yeah, it's probably popcorn… again! Stupid popcorn.
@Tin_Foil you don't use finger nails?
@Tin_Foil These are the answer, especially when eating popcorn at the movies. Always keep them handy. I actually just bought some more since what I had was getting old and yucky. Three 2 packs (so six total for all the people that can never understand it when meh posts this shit) for $8.81 on Walmart with free shipping.
@cinoclav @Tin_Foil can you get those through a metal detector? cuz they look like they'd be handy to have …
@cinoclav Ordered those, thanks!
@cinoclav Is that a solid metal pick? That's terrifying.
@Tin_Foil same. i use the disposable floss picks and usually just use the pick, but occasionally i have reason to use the flosser end between one or two pairs of teeth and…that's the only time i floss which probably doesn't even really count.
@stolicat They have the little chain on them so you can just attach it to your keys which you'd pass by a metal detector anyway. It's small enough that it's not an issue for flying either.
@blaineg They're awesome. And it's nice to know you're not contributing to all the excessive waste by using disposable toothpicks.
@cinoclav All I can think of is the damage that would happen if that lever was bumped while stuck between teeth.
@blaineg No different than plastic or wood except there's less chance of breaking. Plus these can be used for scraping. I primarily just use them to remove anything stuck, like the aforementioned popcorn.
Every damn day. I don't understand how the human body, so elegantly designed in so many ways fails so much with the teeth part.
@therealjrn Honey, ah Sugar Sugar. You are my candy girl.
@therealjrn completely agreed. It's like an architect creating a masterpiece structure, but insisting the roof is flat. Without constant upkeep that shit is gonna fail.
@hchavers @therealjrn The Archies were fine. Just fine. On my block, however, us edgier kids were more about The Groovie Ghoulies.
Just sayin'.
@therealjrn Evolution only needs you to eat until you are done having babies. Then it doesn't care.
@therealjrn And what the hell is up with all the pain involved with a bad tooth? OK, Ogg breaks his arm, it hurts, so he takes it easy and it probably heals. Ogg gets a bad tooth, it hurts like hell and it will never get better no matter how gently he treats it. No discernible evolutionary benefit to excruciating dental pain I guess, just a mean trick by nature.
I use soft picks every day.
They work & the dentist stopped yelling at me to floss.
I use those too. I love them.
@daveinwarsh I carry some of these around most everywhere I go. A buck a pack at the Dollar Store.
@daveinwarsh @macromeh I use the plackers version of these, but the single-use plastic does bother my mind. Wish they made these with wood or something that won't eff the environment.
@Gypsigirl213 @macromeh Wood toothpicks then?
And as a bonus, you can play a mini-pickup sticks game with them!
In the meantime, I'll stick with the plastic ones to keep me & my dentist happy.
@daveinwarsh @macromeh no, not toothpicks. I like the floss on the plastic ones. Maybe just floss, but then you lose the convenience of the handle like the plastic ones have. If there were a wood version of plackers, that'd be perfect. I'd even pay more for them.
Never. Always used a toothbrush.
/giphy flossed out
Daily, or as often as I get stuff stuck in my teeth, whichever comes first.
/giphy stuff stuck in my teeth
Never. Until I got cavities between every one of my goddamn teeth. My HSA felt that one.
Has everyone gotten this line: "You don't have to floss between all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep?"
Why the generally smug, patronizing 'tude, dentists?
A hygienist once said to me, in regards to brushing vs flossing: "Put your lunch on the dash of your car on a hot day. Take your car to the wash but leave the lunch inside. How long do you think you'll want to keep that there?"
@LeviOhPlz That's pretty much what turned me into an everyday flosser. I was flossing one night for the first time in probably a week and got a big chunk of food out, and I thought, I'm glad that's not going to be in my mouth for a week. That made me think about all the other stuff that was hanging around in my mouth between flosses and got completely grossed out. Been flossing every day since.
I have heard that the plaque buildup in between gums and teeth can lead to the same buildup in blood which causes heart disease. Seems a bit of a stretch, but I'm taking no chances with my health.
@PlutoIsAPlanet "Plaque" is just "stuff that builds up on a surface". It's not the same stuff.
@PlutoIsAPlanet, gingivitis and plaque do contribute to heart health. Keep dem chompers healthy.
@PlutoIsAPlanet I think it is not the plaque itself, but the bacteria that deposit the plaque. They can enter the bloodstream through abrasions of the gums and contribute to inflammation and arterial plaque build up. So yeah, another reason to maintain good dental hygiene.
Occasionally, to remove something that is annoying me.
Daily, starting ~4 days prior to a dentist or periodontist appointment so that my gums don't bleed when things get cleaned.
Every 2-3 days for a few weeks after a dentist or periodontist appointment, until I get tired of doing it.
I've apparently been blessed(?) with very good teeth and gums. I know this because I completely stopped going to dentists for over 15 years and when I started going again about 3 years ago, all I needed was four amalgam fillings to be replaced and a deep cleaning (the kind with lidocaine to fully numb things, so it took two visits because she only wanted to numb one side at a time). I now see both a dentist and a periodontist, each twice a year so that I get a regular cleaning every three months.
Any day I have to go out in public.
This is why I use the picks I posted above. Because waste.
As a Linux user, I use FLOSS all the time!
I floss after eating anything-so several (5-8) times a day.
Finger nails are better than waxed string
@hchavers No. For so many reasons no.
@thebigtverberg but using finger nails accomplishes two goals (three if your really hungry) at once. You otta see how clean they are.
@hchavers Can I go back in time to when I hadn't read this, and then not read it?!
@hchavers @UncleVinny What has been read, can never be unread.
My parents basically ignored dental care, just the occasional brushing. No flossing ever. Dad because he didn't expect to live past 60 (his dad died at 57), and Mom because she thinks her mouth is too small and thus can't floss, and hates dentists.
Dad had terrible teeth, and by the time he was 70 he had a ton of problems. He died last year at 77, and he kept saying, "well if I'd known I was gonna live this long…"
Mom's teeth are still in amazing shape.
Me, I assume my teeth will split the difference between their two genes. I brush twice a day, floss once – and hope to live to be 1000.
/giphy floss

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In January James G. Parker and Bacome Insurance in conjunction with Kings County Farm Bureau presented: The hidden pitfalls of Wage and Hour Regulations. A presentation By Anthony Raimondo Esq. of McCormick Barstow Law Firm in Fresno Ca.
Knowing that not everyone would be able to attend we recorded the presentation and now have it available for viewing on our website. A quick Google search on wage and hour Wage and Hour litigation will show you 2 things immediately. First, claims are on the rise, and second, they are very expensive. Wage and Hour regulations are provisions of the law that tell employers the minimum guidelines on how and what they can pay employees. As every business owners knows these regulations are complex and confusing. It's not hard to imagine that mistakes can be made. The new trend in the marketplace is for employees and their lawyers to cash in on those mistakes by suing their employers. To make matters worse, the agencies designed to protect employees are often times looking for employer mistakes in order to impose fines and raise their own income even if the employees lose their case.
The best protection to these kinds of claims is a good education. (You thought I was going to say insurance didn't you?) The truth is Insurance protection in these kinds of claim is very limited. If coverage is available for your industry it will be limited. Most times it will be limited to defense costs only. In most cases insurance policies cannot pay damages in these claims. The best way to avoid a wage and hour lawsuits is prevention. (An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.) The information you need to prevent Wage an Hour claims are in these Videos. Watch them, and call us with your questions. We are happy to help.


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|In the site Mumbai Sulins - http://mumbai.sulins.org we have many sellers. However, we'd like to know if it is possible to view the list of products of a particular seller (store) by category. Or when the products are displayed, can we enable the store name to be displayed as well?
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Right now we do not have such kind of feature to filter seller store by category.
When the product are displayed, you can show the store name or seller name there but you have to add some custom code.
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Big Sur Square Arm Leather Swivel Armchair
Casual and comfortable, our Big Sur Collection has a modern profile with square arms, wide tapered feet and generous proportions that are perfect for lounging. This swivelarmchair is designed for roomy lounging on its own or as an addition to other pieces in the collection to create a seating arrangement that's right for your space and family size. With a wide choice of leathers, you can create a look that's all your own.
- Square arm.
- Down-blend-wrapped cushions for a softer feel.
- Kiln-dried hardwood frame and mortise-and-tenon joinery provides exceptional structural integrity.
- No-sag steel sinuous springs provide cushion support.
- Upholstered in top-grain, full aniline-dyed leather.
- Top-grain leather will lighten and soften with both use and time and develop a rich patina.
- Leather is a natural product. Variation in color and texture are inherent to each hide; no two pieces are exactly alike.
- Swivel mechanism allows the chair to turn a full 360 degrees; does not tilt or rock.
- Cushions are loose.
Swivel Armchair
- Overall: 48" wide x 42" deep x 37" high
- Inside Seating: 30" wide x 22" deep x 21" high
- Diagonal Depth: 32"
- Arm: 9" wide x 42" deep x 27" high
- Seat Cushion: 1
- Back Cushion: 1
- Swivel Base: 24" diameter
- Weight: 60 pounds
Leather Care
- Never use detergents, polishes, preservers or saddle soap. They can remove natural oils.
- Dust or vacuum for routine maintenance.
- Do not place in direct sunlight; it will lighten or discolor leather over time.
- Dab spills immediately with a soft white cloth dampened in a water solution (3 parts water, 1 part gentle soap). If spill penetrates leather, use lukewarm water and a soft white cloth to massage stain and surrounding area. Blot with a dry cloth and allow leather to air dry.
- Most surface scratches will fade over time if you rub them with your fingertips. Friction and heat from rubbing helps to redistribute wax in surrounding areas to cover the scratch. Not all scratches have the same depth, and this may not work on deeper scratches.
Composition & Construction
- Our leather upholstered products are constructed from semi-aniline leather. The full-grain or top-grain leathers are soaked in transparent nontoxic dye, with no subsequent pigmented finish coats applied. Dye penetrates the hides, letting the natural grain show through.
- Semi-anilines have natural markings that vary from hide to hide. They also have color variations due to the leather's ability to accept dyes differently in various areas of a hide. Markings and shading distinguish genuine leather from man-made materials. Appreciating shade differences among hides also means appreciating them on individual furniture pieces, because no two pieces can be produced from a single hide.
- Our leathers appeal to customers who find the natural color variations, markings and patina of pure aniline leathers unique and beautiful. They may not appeal to customers who want uniform color and surface commonly seen on less expensive leathers that are heavily corrected and pigmented.
We offer four types of delivery (Small Parcel, Large Parcel, Small Furniture & Large Rugs, White Glove Delivery) determined by the products in your order. A product's delivery type is displayed under the "Stock Status" information on each product page online. Delivery charges are determined by your delivery destination and are charged per order. Multiple-product orders are charged according to the product with the highest delivery type. Sometimes products may arrive separately but you will only be charged one delivery fee per order. If orders ship separately, they may ship according to the ship mode specifically for the item being delivered and not the highest delivery mode for the order.
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Dakhla Oasis , is one of the seven oases of Egypt's Western Desert. Dakhla Oasis lies in the New Valley Governorate, 350 km from the Nile and between the oases of Farafra and Kharga. El Dakhla was the capital of the Oasis region during the Pharaonic period. Today, El Dakhla is one of the most wonderful oases in Egypt with many remarkable monuments, natural scenery, and a large collection of Bedouin handicrafts being sold around the oasis. The same as the rest of the Egyptian oasis located in the Western Desert of Egypt, the Dakhla Oases is situated inside a depression, which is bordered to the North with an impressive scrap and it is open towards its Eastern and Western edges.
The first European traveller to find the Dakhla Oasis was Sir Archibald Edmonstone, in the year 1819. He was succeeded by several other early travellers, but it was not until 1908 that the first egyptologist, Herbert Winlock, visited Dakhla Oasis and noted its monuments in some systematic manner
Dakhla Oasis consists of several communities, along a string of sub-oases. The main settlements are Mut (more fully Mut el-Kharab and anciently called Mothis), El-Masara, Al-Qasr, Qalamoun, together with several smaller villages. Some of the communities have identities that are separate from each other. Qalamoun has inhabitants that trace their origins to the Ottomans.
Among the sixteen villages in the Dakhla Oasis, the Village of Mut is the largest and the most important, with more than 100,000 inhabitants living in village, which was transformed gradually into becoming more of a city other than a village today. the most important touristic attraction in the city of Mut is the spa of the Bir Talata, or Well number Two, located about two kilometers away from the center of the town. The water of Bir Talata is rich with iron and sulfur which helps in curing many illnesses and they come from a depth that reaches 1000 meters from the underground.
Situated 20 kilometers to the North of Mut, Al Qasr is among the most interesting villages in the Dakhla Oasis because it hosts a number of remarkable monuments. The narrow lanes of Al Qasr have some of the ancient Islamic houses with doors decorated with acacia wood with the name of the owner or the constructor of the house being carved. Occupying the center of the Village of Al Qasr, there is the minaret of Sheikh Nasr El Din Mosque. Dating to the Ayyubid period, during the 11th and the 12th centuries, nothing remains of this valuable monument except for its 21 meters height minaret.
Deir El Hagar, or the Stone Monastery, lies to the North of the City of Mut near the historical necropolis of Al Muzwaqa and it is among the most important historical sites of El Dakhla Oasis. This Temple was constructed during the ruling period of Nero in the middle of the 1st century AD and it was dedicated to the Holy Theban Triad, the gods Mut, Amun Re, and Khonsu.
The Village of Bashindi is featured with its mud brick houses that are finely decorated and colorfully ornamented the fact that made it among the touristic attractions of El Dakhla Oasis. There is an Islamic cemetery inside the Village of Bashindi and it is dominated by the impressive mausoleum of Sheikh Bashindi, the founder of the village, and there is also a necropolis dating back to the Roman ruling period.
The Village of Balat is located to the Northeast of Bashindi and its medieval district is of significant importance from the historical and architectural aspects, The village of Balat is famous the most for hosting two of the most important archeological sites in the Western Desert; the Qila El Dabba Necropolis and Ain Asil, the capital of the Oases in the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt. These both important historical sites were excavated and studied by the French Institute of Oriental Archeology with the collaboration of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities.
In the Qila El Dabba Necropolis, archeologists were able to unearth some Mastaba style tombs constructed with mud bricks and which belonged to the rulers of the Oases and their families in the 6th dynasty. The Necropolis of Al Muzwaqa means, in the Arabic Language, the wonderfully decorated tombs and it is located to the North of Mut near the Temple of Deir El Hagar. This important historical necropolis was discovered in 1908 by the American archeologist, Herbert Winlock during his excavation missions in the Western Desert of Egypt. This necropolis consists of around 300 rock hewn tombs with most of them not yet unearthed or studied. The Necropolis of Muzwaqa is mostly famous for two tombs; the tomb of Petosiris and the tomb of Petubastis and both tombs have finely preserved wall paintings.
source 1: http://www.ask-aladdin.com/Egyptian_Oasis/dakhla_oasis.html
source 2: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/egypt/western-desert/dakhla-oasis
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FAMILY FUN IN NOTTINGHAM ROAD October 26th, 2016
Nottingham Road is in the heart of one of South Africa's most beautiful scenic areas. "Doing the Meander" has to be one of the most fun and relaxing activities on board. SO much to see, TOO much to taste - one can easily allocate at least 3 days to explore the Meander.
Enjoy picnics with the family, hiking in the Berg, visiting a waterfall, shopping your way through the quaint shops on the Meander, a day out fishing on a dam, Kite Flying, Cycling. Chocolate Dipping and SO much more.
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Our ceramic gallery features one off originals by Louise van Niekerk and paintings by local artists. You can view through the window into our workshop where we create in organised chaos!
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Daily links Iraq clashes to Irans internal scene
Tehran, Aug 15 - The editor of the influential state-owned daily, Kayhan, made a clear link between the current turmoil in Iraq and the developments on the internal political scene in Iran, noting that mounting problems facing the U.S. in Iraq have silenced those who were hoping for regime change in Iran.
If today the paid or unpaid agents and lackeys of the White House in Iran and abroad have fallen into silence and if those who were trying to convince the people that the winds of liberal democracy will inevitably blow across our country, too have become discredited, this is in no small measure thanks to the heroic resistance being put up by Moslems, and especially a specific group of supporters of Velayat (meaning Irans Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei) in Iraq, wrote Hossein Saffar Harandi.
Let us all pray for the defenders of the shrine of Imam Ali (in Najaf) and of all the pure lands of Islam, he added.
Kayhan reflects the views of Khamenei and the senior clerical figures around him, who clearly feel that the growing conflict in Iraq has been working to their advantage on the internal political scene in Iran.


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Pascal Convert, a conversation with Philippe Dagen and Yves Ubelmann
Thursday 31 May 2018, at 7 pm
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Cliffs of Bamiyan, a major exhibition piece of Melancholia, is the result of a hybrid of processes linking more contemporary and ancient technologies. Artist Pascal Convert will reflect on his piece during an open discussion on monuments – from Mossoul to Yerevan – currently at risk, alongside Yves Ubelmann and Philippe Dagen.
The Bamiyan valley in Afghanistan is a site at the crossroads of civilisations, most notably famous for its three monumental statues of Buddhas. These were sculpted in the hollows of the cliffs between 300 and 700 AD, and then destroyed in 2001 by the Taliban after a decree by mullah Omar condemned idols. There are also numerous places for troglodyte worship or meditation along the cliffs, which are threatened by erosion and neglected by followers. Pascal Convert's photographs thus depict an absence, and the traces it leaves behind.
During his stay in Bamiyan, in addition to a 3D scan of the site using drones with the support of the ICONEM company, Pascal Convert used a photography technique ordinarily applied to detect micro cracks in wind turbine blades. This technology helped him make a life-sized image of the cliff by using a system of tiling thousands of photographs together. In a dialectical manner, by applying a hybrid of contemporary and ancient technologies, he chose to create a platinum print of the whole cliff utilising a monochrome printing process – a contact printing technique invented in 1880. The viewer thus feels as if he is facing a photographic object whose visual and tactile qualities are linked to a direct imprint. Somewhere, within the fibres of the cotton paper, lies the light of the cliff of Bamiyan.
Pascal Convert is a French artist born in 1957. His work mixes diverse materials such as glass, porcelain, and wax, and constantly references the theme of time. His works include records from lost sites, such as the Buddhas of Bamiyan, as well as imprints of familiar objects, and vitrifications of living spaces. The themes of oblivion and memory are crystallised in fragile materials.
After studying architecture, Yves Ubelmann worked as an independent architect from 2006 to 2010 in Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan; to catalogue, study, and interpret archaeological sites. In this framework, he has developed a new approach to photogrammetry for recording archaeological sites since 2009. In 2010 and 2011, he worked alongside the IT department of the ENS (Ecole Normale Supérieure) as a specialised engineer at the Microsoft Research – INRIA joint center to develop and apply methods of 3D digitalisation based on recent photogrammetric reconstruction algorithms. He founded ICONEM in 2013 – a startup specialised in the digitalisation of archaeological and heritage sites, now active in 21 countries. By associating several techniques of 3D digitalisation and the use of drones, ICONEM produces veristic digital copies of monuments across the world (the Saint-Jacques Tower in Paris, Pompeii in Italy, the island of Delos in Greece, Mes Aynak in Afghanistan, Palmyra in Syria…). This work is conducted on behalf of major museums (the Louvre Museum, the RMN-Grand Palais and the National Museum of Singapore), international institutions (UNESCO, the World Blank, UNOSAT), archaeologists (the French School at Athens, the Casa de Velázquez, SFDAS…) and for governments and territorial authorities (Mairie de Paris, the French Institute of Myanmar, the federation of municipalities of Beaucaire…).
Philippe Dagen is an art historian as well as a researcher and an art critic. He now teaches History of contemporary art at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and is a journalist for the newspaper Le Monde, which has published his work since 1985.
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Clark NJ Shoplifting Attorney
Charged With Shoplifting in Clark Township
We assume that you had the misfortune of being charged with shoplifting in Clark New Jersey. This is not a shock to our criminal attorneys since the town has a high volume of retail theft given the presence of stores like Target, Whole Foods, Shoprite and Marshall's. Irrespective of where you were arrested in Clark Township for shoplifting, it is the value of the merchandise that is pivotal when it comes to your punishment and where the case will be heard. A Clark disorderly persons offense for shoplifting is heard in Clark Municipal Court and all other grades of this charge must be dealt with at the Union County Superior Court since they are felonies (i.e. indictable crime of the second degree, third degree or fourth degree). Whether the charge is more or less serious, it is always a good idea to make sure you have an experienced criminal defense attorney in your corner. As former prosecutors with over 100 years of collective experience, the attorneys at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have the know-how to make sure all of the defenses available to you are properly raised so that the very best result is achieved in your Clark shoplifting case. Our lawyers have handled many shoplifting cases and are able to do everything it takes to downgrade charges and even securing dismissals in some cases. Contact our Union Office at 908-272-1700 to speak to a lawyer about your shoplifting charge now.
Shoplifting Offense in Clark
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11, there are six specific scenarios that give rise to a shoplifting charge in New Jersey. They are as follows:
- Taking Merchandise Out of a Store. A person commits shoplifting if he or she takes merchandise out of a store without paying for it and has no intention of paying for it.
- Hiding Merchandise. Taking something from a store shelf and hiding or concealing it in a coat, pocket, handbag, another package or elsewhere with the intention of not paying for the item is shoplifting. Under the Shoplifting law, it is presumed that you did not intend to pay for the item if you were seen hiding it. In that way, a person can commit shoplifting without even leaving the store.
- Changing the Price Tag. It is shoplifting if a person takes off, or switches, a price tag so that she pays less for the item than its actual price.
- Changing Packaging. Taking a store item from one container or package and putting it in another in order to pay less for the item is shoplifting.
- "Under-ring" an item. Causing a cash register, or other type of checkout device, to charge less than the actual price of the item is shoplifting.
- Taking a shopping cart. Stealing a shopping cart is shoplifting.
Detention by a Storekeeper. It is important to note that a store security guard or storekeeper can detain someone he has probable cause to believe is concealing merchandise in order to steal it. So, you would typically not be able to sue a storekeeper for detaining you on suspicion of shoplifting, but the detention must be done in a reasonable manner and not for longer than a reasonable time.
Common Shoplifting Venues in Clark
The majority of shoplifting charges in Clark occur at its largest retailers. The highest volume of offenses take place at:
Penalties for Shoplifting in Clark New Jersey
As you would expect, the degree of the crime hinges on the value of the item or items shoplifted. In that regard, if multiple items are shoplifted in Clark or another municipality, the relevant value is the total retail value of all of the items. Here is a breakdown of the various degrees of crimes that you can face for shoplifting in Clark New Jersey:
Second degree crime. Stealing goods or merchandise with a value of $75,000 results in a second degree shoplifting offense. The penalties for this second degree crime include 5 to 10 years in prison and a $150,000 fine.
Third degree crime. The largest block of indictable shoplifting charges involve a third degree offense. It is a third degree crime to shoplift merchandise have a full retail value of at least $500 but less than $75,000. Possible sentence is 3 to 5 years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
Fourth degree crime. Full retail value of merchandise is between $200 and $500. Possible sentence is up to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Disorderly persons offense. Full retail value of merchandise is less than $200. Possible sentence is up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Mandatory Community Service. In addition to the penalties listed above, a court is required to impose community service on anyone convicted of shoplifting. It is at least 10 days of community service for a first offense, 15 days after the second offense, and 25 days after the third and subsequent offenses. If someone is convicted three times of shoplifting, the court must also impose a term of imprisonment for at least 3 months.
Shoplifting as part of an Organized Retail Theft Enterprise. If a person is connected to any organized retail theft enterprise, where two or more people work together to sell shoplifted merchandise, then shoplifting anything worth more than $1,000 is a second-degree crime, and anything less than $1,000 is a third-degree crime.
Shoplifting Turned Robbery. Shopping can turn into a violent crime like robbery under certain circumstances. This occurs when an individual uses force to escape or fend off a clerk, under cover security, or a member of store loss prevention. Robbery is a second degree crime that carries a high probability of incarceration so you are highly encouraged to consult an attorney if you have been accused of in this manner.
Clark Shoplifting Lawyers
Shoplifting tends to sound like a minor offense. However, depending on the value of the item or items taken, you could be faced with a lengthy prison sentence. As such, be sure to retain the services of a lawyer to help you through the process. Here at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, the eight attorneys on our defense team have depended countless shoplifting charges and are ready to put their knowledge and skill into force for you. Call us at 908-272-1700 to obtain a thorough review of your case and an insightful recommendation by an attorney at the firm. Lawyers are available immediately to assist you in a free consultation.


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Kolkata Port Trust Recruitment 2018-09 Nurse Posts
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Kolkata Port Trust Recruitment 2018-09 Nurse Posts-Kolkata Port Trust intends to engage 9 (Nine) Nurses on contractual basis for its own Centenary Hospital (ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified) at 1, Diamond Harbour Road, Majerhat, Kolkata-700053 (Near Majerhat Bridge/Station), and prepare a panel for future contractual engagement from the empanelled list. The applicants are invited to appear for a Walk-in-interview along with two passport size recent photographs, all testimonials (originals & self-attested photocopies) and Registration Certificate on 14.05.2018 & 29-07-2018. from 10-30 AM to 01-00 PM for contractual engagement as Nurses (9 Nos) in the Centenary Hospital of Kolkata Port Trust. Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions of the engagement are set out. Eligible candidates can apply offline application form starting date for Kolkata Port Trust vacancy is 19-07-2018. Last date for offline Kolkata Port Trust Form is 29-07-2018.
Kolkata Port Trust Recruitment 2018-As on 01-05-2018 candidates' age limit maximum 45 years. Age relaxation has 5 years for 5 years for SC/ST/ 3 years for OBC
Kolkata Port Trust Vacancy 2018-Diploma or its equivalent degree from any recognized University or college
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Eligible Candidates advised to Download and read Kolkata Port Trust Job notification to get aware of recruitment schedule and venue from official website www.kolkataporttrust.gov.in. Candidate must reach advertised venue (Address & Walk in Date Mentioned in Official Notification) with all original document and Xerox copies, filled in application form (if required)
Kolkata Port Trust Recruitment 2018 Selection Process
Candidates selection will be made on basis of merit in the interview will be organized. To know more about this recruitment visit official website as mentioned here.


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As exciting as moving to a new country you can call home is, becoming an international student can also be a little daunting. Before you even begin your assignment writing, it is paramount that you take time to research your accommodation options, get clued up on the culture of the country you are moving to and build support networks before you fly away from the safety of your nest. Here's how else to successfully get by as an international student, stress-free!
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In order to get by as a student, not just an international student, you must be willing to ask plenty of questions throughout your studies. There are several reasons why asking questions is paramount for your academic success. Not only does asking questions enhance your knowledge, but asking good questions can significantly boost your self-confidence. Before you become an international student, you should ask questions regarding how the course is taught, what you would be specifically studying and find out more about what the local area is like, including the main attractions close by.
Plan Ahead
In order to get by as an international student, it is paramount that you plan ahead for your student life abroad. To prepare for studying abroad, we strongly suggest that you research your campus and take time to understand the visa process, if there is one, for a safe and memorable experience. Similarly, when it comes to study and revision, you can get easily distracted. A great way to keep on track is to schedule a sensible amount of time to complete study and revision each day. Whether you decide to study at weekends is entirely your decision, but the more you complete during week-days, the less time you will have to spend catching up on odd pieces of work you left to do last minute.
Budget For Student Life
In order to successfully get by as an international student, you must budget for the student life you want to live. There are several things students must remember to budget for, including course materials, such as text books, transport and food. To save money on essential supplies, we suggest trying to find cheaper deals elsewhere and considering what resources and materials you actually need and writing a weekly grocery list to ensure you avoid making impulse purchases. Amongst this, in order to get by as an international student, international students must consider how much they will spend on entertainment, such as student nights, sport, gigs and during freshers' week. It all adds up!
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Many universities offer international student orientation programmes, where you can meet likeminded students from countries across the globe. However, if your chosen university doesn't offer an international student orientation programme or you are unable to attend because you are too busy unpacking your suitcase, join a Facebook group. Facebook groups are a fantastic way to connect with people on campus, and you can stay up-to-date with the latest activities from your mobile device.
Becoming an international student can be a daunting experience, but you can certainly ease the pressure by taking our top tips into consideration. From attending the international student orientation programme hosted by your university, to designing a budget suitable for your specific needs and planning ahead, there are countless things you can do to make moving abroad stress-free and a lot more enjoyable.


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December 12, 2016This report explains why Foundation Aid, a need-based State school aid program, was developed, what is wrong with it, and how to make it better.
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5 Myths About School Crowding in New York City
September 07, 2016CBC unpacks 5 myths about the crowding problem in New York City Schools. While crowding persists in some districts, there is excess capacity citywide.
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Enacted School Aid Per Pupil Map
June 03, 2016An interactive map which shows the proposed increase in school aid per pupil for each of New York State's 674 school districts and allows the comparison of state aid across major categories.
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State School Aid Increases: Anything But Progressive
April 14, 2016Examines state school aid increases under the New York State Enacted Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.
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The Rational Funding Plan for SUNY and CUNY Should Be Extended
March 21, 2016Why reauthorizing a rational funding plan for the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) to raise tuition makes sense.
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Vote "No" on the Smart Schools Bond Act
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April 03, 2014The fiscal year 2015 New York State enacted budget increased school aid by $1.1 billion for school year 2014-15, or 5.4 percent - above the "cap" of 4 percent.
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March 11, 2014Large increase in school aid proposed in the State fiscal year 2014-15 Executive Budget will be misdirected to school districts with less need than others.
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Tokyo! Yum.
By Kris McIntyre
Categories Asia, Destinations, Food and drink, Japan, Japan, Tokyo, Type of Travel
Boasting the world's biggest fish market, an obvious love affair with French cuisine and more Michelin Star restaurants than any other city, Tokyo enjoys its reputation as the dining capital of the world. From the local izakaya (the Japanese equivalent of a pub) to luxurious lounge bars with breathtaking sky-views, French patisseries, cheap and cheerful noodle cafés to high-end kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine), food lovers are spoilt for choice in Tokyo. Holiday Goddess', Kris McIntyre, discovers some of the best.
L'ATELIER de Joël Robuchon (6-1 0-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: +81(0)3-5772-7500. Getting there: Ōedo line to Roppongi Station, exit 1). L'ATELIER is one of three award-wining restaurants in Tokyo by applauded restaurateur, Joël Robuchon. With most diners seated at the long counter looking into the open kitchen it's also surprisingly casual for a Michelin Star restaurant. There is a selection of set-course menus and an extensive a la carte menu including small tasting plates of Robuchon's signature modern French cuisine. If your budget doesn't stretch as far as the restaurant, stop by the patisserie during the day for an affordable indulgence. Note: Reservations at L'ATELIER are essential and can only be made by phone.
Tofuya Ukai (4-4-13 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku. Tel: +81(0)3-3436-1028. Getting there: Ōedo line to Akabanebashi). Built in a former sake brewery surrounded by traditional Japanese gardens, there is no central dining room at Tofuya Ukai, but instead a warren of private dining rooms with tatami mats and low tables. Hostesses in traditional costumes serve multi-course kaiseki meals with a focus on tofu, produced freshly at Ukai's own small workshop in the hills west of Tokyo. There is a range of price and vegetarian options available. Book well in advance.
Mosaique (4/F The Jewels of Aoyama 5-3-2 Minami-Aoyama Minato-ku. Tel: +81(0)3-6419-3711. Getting there: Omotesando Station, A5 exit via Ginza, Chiyoda or Hanzomon lines). Describing itself as "a friendly warm-hearted, open minded French restaurant" Mosaique serves unpretentious traditional French fare and is one of the best spots in the city for all-day brunch and evening cocktails.
Ryuzu (Urban Style Roppongi B1, 4 Chome-2-35 Roppongi, Minato. Tel: +81(0)3-5770-4236. Getting there: Ōedo line to Roppongi Station). Owned by one of Joël Robuchon's protégés, the vibe at Restaurant Ryuzu is comfortable chic where, like at L'ATELIER, diners can watch the chefs at work. Specialties include the shiitake mushroom tart, lobster served with a lobster essence sauce and sautéed abalone with fresh seasonal vegetables.
Sushi Zanmai Shibuyu (2-22-11 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Tel:+81(0)3- 5468 7339. Getting there: Shibuya Station via Yamanote, Ginza, Hanzomon, Fukutoshin, Denentoshi, Tokyu Toyoko or Keio Inokashira lines). Tokyo's restaurant scene shuts down early and is sleepy in the morning. But Sushi Zanmai is open 24 hours, so if you're craving late night nigiri-zushi or early morning toasted salmon in a relaxed setting, this is the spot to go. There are two restaurants in Shibuya: one close to Tokyu Honten Department Store and another opposite the east exit of Shibuya Station.
Kaikaya by the Sea (23-7 Maruyama-chō, Shibuya-ku. Tel: +81(0)3-3770-0878. Getting there: Yamanote Line to Shibuya, Hachikō exit). It's no wonder that this lively east-meets-west seafood restaurant is popular with locals and ex-pats alike. The owner, Mr Tange, loves surfing, the sea and a chat with his patrons. The friendly staff and great food make for a fun night out.
Gonpachi (1F, 2F 1-1 3-11Nishiazabu, Minato. Tel: +81(0)3-5771-0170. Getting there: Hibiya line to Roppongi Station, exit 1). Known best as the glam space where Quentin Tarantino shot 'Kill Bill', Gonpachi dishes up soba and kushiyaki (skewers) on the first two storeys and sushi on the third.
W Omotesando The Cellar Grill (Kita-Aoyama 3-10-6, Aoyama Pax Bldg B1F. Tel: +81 (0)3-3400-3552. Getting there: Omotesando Station, exit B2 via Ginza, Hanzomon, Chiyoda lines). The European-style menu at this basement wine bar and restaurant in fancy Omotesando plays second fiddle to its impressive wine list. There's a bottle for just about every taste and budget with mostly French and US wines sold at retail prices and a minimal corkage fee.
R2 Supperclub (7-14-23 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: +81(0)3-6447-0002. Getting there: Hibiya or Ōedo lines to Roppongi Station). Based on a 1930's underground New York jazz club R2 Supperclub dishes up good food, cocktails and live jazz with a touch of sophisticated glamour. The menu spans continents from Middle Eastern mezze to fish and chips with a Japanese-style yuzu and black pepper tartare sauce.
Maduro (4F, 6-1 0-3, Roppongi, Minato. Tel: +81(0)3-4333-8783. Getting there: Hibiya line, Roppongi Station, exit 1C via Hibiya Line; or Roppongi Station, exit 3 via Ōedo line). Not to be confused with the bar at sister hotel, the Park Hyatt, made infamous by the movie 'Lost in Translation'; the luxury bar at the five-star Grand Hyatt Tokyo is famed for its rare whiskeys, Cuban cigars and live music.
Book well in advance. Reservations are essential at high-end restaurants and recommended at mid-range restaurants. Tipping is not common practice in Japan but many top-end restaurants will add a 10% service charge to the bill. Traditional or smaller restaurants often don't accept credit cards. Check out Tokyo Food Page for restaurant listings and reviews in English.
Getting around
Tokyo's rail network, including 13 subway lines (run by Tokyo Metro or TOEI) and Japan Rail (JR) lines is the easiest and cheapest way to get around. With a pre-paid Suica card you can transfer between lines. The rail system doesn't run between midnight and 5am but its easy to hail a taxi on the street or book a taxi (Tokyo MK Taxis Tel: +81(0)3-5547-5551). Make sure you have a good map on you at all times – Tokyo is a nightmare to try and navigate.
About Kris McIntyre
In 2002, as the host of Australia's YOGA TV, Kris helped demystify Yoga by bringing it into the living rooms of mainstream audiences across the world. Now, with the launch of her podcast series – Sacred Women's Business – she is exploring the Feminine through myth, story, ancient traditions and spirituality. In her 'day job' as a writer, editor and communications consultant, she works with strategic branding agencies – Generation Alliance and Citizen Group – in helping their clients tell their stories better. She has also written for body+soul (NewsLifeMedia), marie claire (South Africa), Australia Yoga Journal, Spa Life, MiNDFOOD, dumbo feather and of course, holidaygoddess.co. Kris lives in Sydney, Australia. www.sacredwomensbusiness.com
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Getting And Keeping A Sales Job In Broken Arrow, OK
Getting and keeping a Sales Job Broken Arrow OK are two very different things. Often, employers are eager to give enthusiastic applicants a chance to prove themselves. Unfortunately, some people who get sales jobs don't end up keeping them. There are some ways that a person can more easily find sales jobs. Also, there are tactics a person can use to make sure they excel and keep their position.
Recruiting Services
A person can spend hours of their own time looking for a great Sales Job in Broken Arrow OK. It can be an incredibly frustrating process. Turning in resume after resume. Waiting for the phone to ring or for an email to arrive. Anyone who wants to make the process easier on themselves can use a company like The Recruiting Specialists. Recruiting services have connections with employers who are looking for qualified candidates.
Keeping The Job
For people who are new to sales, keeping a job can be a challenge. They might be eager to work, but also might not know how to go about getting sales. One of the first things a person in sales must do is to identify goals. What will they be judged on? There usually will be a sales goal they have to hit to have favorable reviews. The great salespeople will also set personal goals that go above and beyond what their employers want. Browse the Website of a recruiter to find out more about getting jobs.
Getting Better
A person in sales has to understand a few details about their job if they want to get better. Are they in a position where working as a team can help with sales? For example, building a connection with others might lead to referrals. Networking can be great for salespeople. Another quality that successful salespeople have is a positive attitude. They don't see obstacles, they see challenges. A successful salesperson will always try to hone their craft and get better.
There are a lot of positions that a salesperson can go after. Car sales, real estate, insurance, and technology are just some of the examples. The commission that salespeople can make in some industries can be quite lucrative.


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Life by Keith Richards (with James Fox)
Ghost writer James Fox has admitted that it was a tough gig to get Keith Richards to stay still and focused long enough to tell his life story. Organising his rambling and random memories into a coherent narrative must have been a mammoth task.
There's a fair bit of padding in these 500+ pages but Fox has done a pretty good job in showing what makes Richards tick and helping to explain how he has managed to survive the junkie lifestyle of scoring, tripping and going through "more cold turkeys than there are freezers".
There are a few lapses such when Luc Godard is clunkily introduced as "the great French cinematic innovator" but there's no mistaking Keef as the author of the vitriolic put down of Brian Jones as a "rotting attachment". Similarly, only Richards could have described his guitar technique as "a mangling and a dangling and a tangling thing".
Richards puts his survival down to the fact that he is good at reading his own body and for following a principle of only using the finest cocaine and purest heroine, refusing what he calls "Mexican shoe scrapings".
While, ultimately he's unambiguous in stating that "the life of a junkie is not recommended to anyone", the chances of him being used in a 'just say no' anti-drugs campaign is remote.
Richards divides people between those who are good to 'hang' with and those who are not . Of the Stones, only Ronnie Wood seems to qualify as a 'hanger' unless you count his best friend American saxophonist, Bobby Keys, who has played many times with the band.
Charlie Watts comes across as the coolest Stone, not a close friend but a solid guy and an exceptional musician. Bobby Keys says it well: "the whole heart and soul of this band is Keith and Charlie. I mean, that's apparent to anybody who's breathing or has a musical bone in his body."
One of the best anecdotes is the story of how Watts floored Jagger after taking exception to ol' rubber lips regally making a request for "my drummer".
Jagger is presented as a duplicitous control freak suffering from what Keef refers to as LVS (lead vocalist syndrome) . This partly means that he "doesn't want to have any friends except him" and the Glimmer Twins are presented as close brothers rather than bosom buddies.
It is acknowledged that Jagger is an astute business man, but in doing the deals he makes sure his own interests are looked after first and foremost. At the same time, Keef can't really argue that he was in any state of mind to do the wheeler-dealing or to suck up to the sponsors; a fact that he admits with the one-liner "Mick picked up the slack, I picked up the smack".
The glamorous, but ultimately fairly pathetic figure of Anita Pallenburg looms large in Keef's story as his long time partner and mother of two of his children. She put a gap between him and Brian Jones and subsequently between him and Jagger ("mainly on Mick's part not mine. And probably forever").
Though Richards talks of his women in demeaning terms of 'bitches' or 'the old lady', by the side of Bill Wyman and Mick Jagger he's a positive gentleman. He claims "I have never put the make on a girl in my life. I just don't know how to do it. My instincts are always to leave it to the woman" and adds "I've never been able to go to bed with a woman just for sex". Both these statements should be taken with a pinch of salt, especially since his pursuit of the big love of his life (Patti Hansen) doesn't sound like he was exactly waiting bashfully for her to make the first move.
As for the Stones' music , Richards says that the Stones were "unpaid promoters for Chicago blues" in the 1960s and that their image as the bad boys of rock was a deliberate move to prove that they were "no fucking ersatz Beatles".
He argues convincingly that they filled a vital vacuum at the time and is probably right to say that their biggest contribution has been that they "turned American people back on to their own music". However, the suggestion that their more recent output remains cutting edge strikes me as delusional.
Richards is apparently as rabid a consumer of music as he was of crack but apart from name-checking his early 1950/60s influences the only more up-to-date music he enthuses about is Jackson Browne's Running On Empty and the reggae crowd he fell in with in Jamaica.
It is my contention that the Stones have been flogging a very lucrative, but very dead, horse for the best part of the last three decades. They have been churning out a watered down version of 'classic' blues-rock sound than attempting anything new.
Richards all but admits this when he refers to the backbone of the Stones catalogue as the period 1968-73 with the albums Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, Exile on Main Street and Goats Head Soup. (In this regard it's good that he gives praise to the largely unsung contribution of Mick Taylor in helping to make "some of the most brilliant stuff the Stones ever did").
Richards' lazy dismissal of Punk Rock ("they're not playing anything, they're just spitting on people") only confirms how out of touch he was/is with the spirit of 1976/77. We learn that Some Girls (1978) was a conscious attempt to out-punk the punks. They wish.
In terms of musical heroes amongst his peers, Gram Parsons and John Lennon are singled out as the "two who had an attitude to music that was the same as mine". By this he means that they share a pure commitment to music making irrespective of fame or fortune, Richards says "I'm not doing it just for the money or for you. I'm doing it for me" .
As for his public persona, he admits playing up to the folk-hero image admitting that "it's impossible not to end up being a parody of what you thought you were". While he denies stories like having a full blood transfusion in Switzerland he does admit to snorting his father's ashes, a story reiterated in a CBS interview.
Playlist of early influences (and Keef's words):
Muddy Waters – Rolling Stone
Little Richard – Long Tall Sally ("The first record I bought")
Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel ("stripped down, burnt, no bullshit, no violins and ladies' choruses or schmaltz, totally different")
Howlin' Wolf – Smokestack Lightning ("seminal sounds)
Sanford Clark – Son of a Gun ("heavy duty country singer")
Chuck Berry – Reelin' and rockin' ("I didn't know he was black for two years after I first heard his music")
Robert Johnson – everything ("Like an orchestra all by himself")
Jìmmy Reed – Baby What You Want Me To Do ("A fascinating study in restraint")
The Ronettes – Be My Baby ("One of the greatest songs ever recorded")
Related Links:
Keith Richards and Me – interview with ghost writer James Fox (The Daily Beast.Com)
When a Pirate Is the Voice of Chivalry – NY Times review by Maureen Dowd.


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We have been blessed over the last 50 years to work with so many amazing people and companies in a variety of fields and specialties. These are just a few of the groups we are proud to call partners.
Rose Acre Farms offers commodity eggs, specialty eggs including cage-free varieties, liquid eggs, dried eggs, and egg protein powder. Our commodity eggs, specialty eggs and egg products are available wholesale in bulk containers as well as in a variety of egg cartons including pulp, foam, and clear. When we sell eggs wholesale to retailers, our team works with the client to develop a nutritional profile for the egg as well as brand-specific egg cartons. For our commercial and industrial clients, we offer liquid eggs and dried eggs in a variety of nutritional profiles that can include cage-free or other specialty eggs or commodity eggs, depending on the client's needs. Rose Acre Farms' egg protein powder, Sport Protein, is available directly to consumers.
At Rose Acre Farms, our high standards of quality, safety, and availability mark us as among the best egg producers in the country, but our values of service and integrity are what truly set us apart. We look forward to doing business with you!
As the world leader in mobility with over 40 years of experience, BraunAbility® understands what you're looking for in wheelchair vehicles, wheelchair lifts and mobility products. Why? Because we were founded by a man who needed that mobility for himself. Ralph Braun built his company on a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. He also believed in giving his customers the peace of mind that wherever their travels take them, there's an experienced mobility professional close by. Put your trust in the BraunAbility® name and our nationwide dealer network. We're committed to get you where you want to go — today and tomorrow.


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Restaurant Orangeriet
Orangeriet is our unpretentious à la carte restaurant where we invite you to a relaxing gourmet experience. Enjoy the delicious seasonal dishes in modern, Nordic style, prepared from scratch, ideally using local produce.
We offer a diverse menu of small dishes and good wine – put together yourself or let the chef choose for you and get five courses for DKK 450. The restaurant is open from Monday to Saturday from 6 pm, and the chefs take orders until 9 pm.


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Road closures and upgrades
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- Should you encounter any problems with Councils roads contact us
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When is my road going to be graded?
In order to update and upgrade the road service network, Murray River Council schedules to undertake roadworks and maintenance grading on unsealed roads. The frequency of upgrades depends on factors such as frequency of use, location, whether the road is a main thoroughfare, or bus route.
Engineering Operations will now be developing a three-month forecast of scheduled road maintenance works on unsealed roads.The forecast for June-August 2019 can be viewed below. Keep in mind that the scheduling is flexible and may change due to weather conditions, unplanned urgent matters and/or other emergency works…but it's a good indication as to where your road is on the list!


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So we're driving home from UW, I-90 construction is DONE! Ahead of schedule! Wooo! Express lanes are OPEN! It's 80 degrees and the sun is SHINING! And we are STUCK IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC.
Yes, really.
There was a six car + semi accident on westbound I-90 just after 4pm so by 4:25 when we hit the bridge, we were just in the thick of it. It was awful; two westbound lanes closed by Bellevue fire and rescue, one lane of the express lanes closed because a vehicle practically jumped the partition and we're crawling to the Island because everyone wants to look at the carnage. Awful. Oh, and did I mention that my gas tank light came on under the Convention center? Yeah.
So I filled up my tank and hit the beach – some nice cloud cover rolled in and there was no one there, except the tai-chi dudes and Cobi, the black lab / border collie swimming in the middle with his frisbee, and Cobi's owner. The water was perfect :) so I just floated along for a while


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Low Key
Episode 10: Aretha Franklin's Passing Reveals Why We Are Impacted By Celebrity
Season 1, Ep. 10
The Queen of Soul passed away last week, causing us to question why we, the adoring public, are impacted by celebrity deaths as if a close friend or family member has left our lives.
Keith, Tim, and Aaron share the celebrities who have impacted them the most, and why single women can nab
Keith by gifting him, "The Art of the Deal."
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The Business of Drugs
Season 1, Ep. 71
At the end of the first episode of Netfix's The Business of Drugs, host Amaryllis Fox says to the camera:"Legalization may seem pretty extreme to most Americans. But as long as the demand continues to climb, and the prices remain astronomically high because of no legal competition, I can't help wonder whether legalization and regulation is the only real option, and prohibition is just an illusion to make us all feel good."Humans have used substances to induce soberless states since the beginning of time, but The Business of Drugs breaks down how our shared global habit is causing chaos for forgotten people. On this episode of Low Key, we talk about destigmatizing addiction, how poverty fuels drug markets, and whether legalization would help.
Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado
Season 1, Ep. 70
In this episode we explore Netflix's Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado, about a Puerto Rican TV astrologer who rose from humble beginnings to become a sequin-caped inspiration to millions.With his distinctive look, aura of mystery — especially about his sexuality — and ability to blend many religious beliefs into a medley of optimism, Walter Mercado gave hope to the hopeless — until an ugly legal dispute yanked him from the air and cost him control of his own carefully cultivated image.:45: Our late-night infomercial memories3:00: Is the Michael Jordan-approved The Last Dance real journalism? Is Walter Mercado getting the Michael Jordan treatment?5:45: "Celebrities nowadays are derivatives of celebrities back in the day."5:50: How Walter Mercado was like Michael Jackson and Prince7:05: About that psychic phone line...7:50: How is Walter Mercado different from a televangelist?8:50: "You just can't swindle a swindler"10:00: Let's talk about Walter Mercado and his manager's relationship11:45: Zodiac signs12:40: "What's the difference between a Walter Mercado and a Tony Robbins?"15:00: Tim has the same religious beliefs as Walter Mercado: "No one has a monopoly on God"18:00: "He had a much better life than most people have"24:00: A Billy Dee Williams story (and here's the background on the gender-fluid story)27:00: Another excellent famous-person story30:55: "The only person I ever saw solve racism was Prince"31:50: "Netflix, again, coming through on the diversity point before it was fucking cool. ... They've been on this train."33:15: Netflix's $120 million donation to HCBUs36:00: "I have an appreciation for any man that dresses up like a wizard"Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado is now streaming on Netflix.
The Old Guard
Season 1, Ep. 69
Based on a comic book by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández,The Old Guard asks the question: What if the X-Men, but everyone is Wolverine? The new film from Gina Prince-Bythewood features four very old yet young-looking warriors led by Charlize Theron. All of them have Logan-like super-fast healing powers that we could all use about now. Netflix definitely intends for The Old Guard to be a hit ,given its star-studded cast featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Kiki Layne. Is there room for a spinoff? Does a Wolverine kill dudes in the woods?


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HEAD coach Stefan Sankala says Bedwas have a "point to prove" following their relegation from the Premiership, but immediate promotion back to the top flight "isn't the be all and end all".
Bedwas get their Championship season under way on Sunday when they host fellow relegated side Cross Keys at Bridge Field (kick-off 2.30pm).
Sankala has seen several experienced heads leave over the summer, while a lot of those coming in have been from local clubs.
"There is an expectation that if you're not in the Premiership your better players will go to sides that can offer them a higher level of rugby," said Sankala.
"That happened to us, we did lose a few, but we did keep hold of some players that means we've still got the spine of a team.
"Nathan Hudd, Brynley Toms and Joel Scrivens have gone to Cardiff, Tom Rowlands and Sion Parry went to Pontypridd, Alun Rees joined Llandovery and Jacob Chilcott has gone to Bridgend.
"We have opened up to the local clubs to continue our affiliation with them, and they have sent some of their players to train with us.
"If the boys don't represent Bedwas then they will represent the local clubs and vice-versa."
He added: "Getting back to the Premiership has to be an objective of ours, but I don't think it's the be all and end all.
"Our short-term goal is to be in and around the top three or four at Christmas and then we'll re-evaluate.
"I'd like to think we'll be competitive and stay in the top half of the table.
"We've got a point to prove.
"We had been in the Premiership since it started so it's up to us to see if we can bounce back up.
"The pressure comes from within and it's going to be tough, and a bit of an unknown quantity."
On Sunday's game, he said: "It's a local derby and it's against another club just relegated from the Premiership.
"Both sides will be saying the same thing, which is if you can win this and start the season on the front foot it will breed confidence in the squad."
Bedwas start the new season after friendly wins over Bedlinog and Marlborough.


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Jenny & Jamie's Intimate Oxfordshire Wedding
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A few months ago I was second shooting for Darren at Jenny & Jamie's wedding over the Warwickshire border into Oxfordshire. We work really well together as a team, and this enables us to cover most angles during the wedding day. Jenny & Jamie's wedding service took place at the Parish Church of St. Denys in Stanford in the Vale, with the celebrations afterwards at Jenny's family farm. I met up with Jamie and his groomsmen when they were getting ready.
Then we were soon off to church to welcome the guests and wait for the arrival of Jenny and her bridesmaids.
When the group photos were taken after the confetti run, it was time for everyone to head to Jenny's family farm for the intimate and joyful celebrations.
Jenny & Jamie's first dance was performed at the start of the Ceilidh dancing.
As you can see the day was full of love and laughter, and I don't think I've seen a Bride and Groom smile so much on their wedding day.
I'm hopelessly behind on blogging other weddings from the summer, and I'll do my best to catch up with these soon. In the meantime, have a great week everybody, and I'll be back soon with more posts. Don't forget that you can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ by clicking on the tabs on this website. Martin.
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America's leading advocate for oral health. The not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 156,000 dentist members. In 2012 the ADA turned to Americaneagle.com for assistance with the implementation of the Sitecore Content Managment System. In interest of keeping the sites as simple and modern as possible, ADA has turned to Americaneagle.com for many projects, the latest of which is the implementation of the Sitefinity Content Management system for their multisite platform.
Americaneagle.com implemented Sitecore to deliver a sophisticated CMS that allows the ADA team to update and add new content to the site as needed. Americaneagle.com handled the front end development and integrated the CMS technology with all aspects of the website. The "Find-A-Dentist" search and "ADA Seal Products" pages give the consumer a wide range of tools needed to keep their mouths healthy. With education in mind, Americaneagle.com also implemented a custom symptoms slideshow that offers consumers a convenient overview of the 10 most common oral health symptoms. The project also entailed the setting up and incorporation of DoubleClick for Publishers, so the ADA can manage, track, and sell banner ads in order to accomplish their traffic monetization goals.
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The Amy Mohr Chronicles
Book 1: The End of a Lie
Take a tour of Southern Africa where no one is simply who they claim to be! Amy Mohr is a physicist with spy craft as a sideline. Mike Stone is a former intelligence agent who now runs tours of Southern Africa. While undercover, Amy plays the role of a tourist whose mission begins as a search for a lost cousin, and evolves into a desperate effort to stop gun runners from wrecking havoc on a land already on the precipice of war.
Book 2: The Way to Varanasi
In the sequel to The End of a Lie, reality and myth blur in exotic India – a land of extremes. Opulent monuments of the past centuries lie adjacent to slums teeming with the desperately poor. Ancient gods still travel the land along with tigers, elephants and the deadly cobra. Amy Mohr and her partner, Mike Stone, take on a mission to prevent assassination from derailing an Into-African economic conference. They discover a land full of ancient traditions and a spirituality that tests their very notions of reality.
Book 3: I Have Become Death
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Mike Stone is reported dead in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Amy Mohr heads to Egypt to deal with her grief and old enemies. Going undercover for a mysterious woman known only as The Medusa, Amy explores the wonders of ancient Egypt while attempting to thwart a megalomaniac from using a weapon of mass destruction that threatens the Earth's very existence.
If It's Tuesday it Must Be Guatemala
Former homicide detective Joe DeFranco poses as an art dealer to hide his covert FBI mission to ferry out sources of bogus Pre-Colombian artifacts flooding the U.S. market. Two weeks of luxury cruising from Key West to Lima, Peru -that's what Saint Morley University alumni were promised. Within days, two are dead and a crewman is found murdered in a lifeboat. Joe is charged with finding the killer before he can strike again. Thrown into the murky black market art world, Joe is forced ask the question: What's more important? Catching the bad guys or preserving a culture's heritage for posterity?


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When you must contact us
There are situations where you are required to contact the Family Responsibility Office within 10 days of receiving the Support Deduction Notice. For example: if the person no longer works for you, is on leave, or has another source of income that you know of.
If you are an employer (or income source), you have a very important role.
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Under provincial law, you are required to deduct and send support payments to the Family Responsibility Office.
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If you have an employee who has been ordered to pay support by the court, we will send you the person's support deduction notice.
This is normal practice in Ontario and across Canada. It does not mean that your employee is having money problems or is in debt. You do not have to speak to your employee about payments on the case. If either the support payor or recipient contacts you, please tell them to contact FRO.
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Family heirloom pickup truck. Original engine/transmission. Still a work truck, even with a fresh repaint (not shown). If you try to put it on a trailer, it'll get very pissed off.
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Peer to peer lender Assetz Capital has hired former Santander Director Andrew Fraser to manage Northern Ireland operations. Fraser's role is to help local businesses acquire finance through the peer-to-peer platform as Assetz Capital expands its business.
Fraser joins Assetz Capital from Santander UK Corporate and Commercial. In his previous role, he was a Business Development Director covering the Northern Ireland region.
Stuart Law, CEO of Assetz Capital, called Northern Ireland key to his company's growth;
"We have a very strong offering to assist small andmid-sizedd businesses looking for funding. Andrew brings a great wealth of experience to his role as Regional Relationship Director and knows the SME and property landscape of Northern Ireland incredibly well. 2017 is set to be our biggest year yet and will firmly cement us as one of the UK's leading peer to peer lenders, so it's vital to have Andrew on board to help us achieve this goal."
Andrew Fraser commented that after working in corporate and property finance in Northern Ireland for more than 15 years he has seen the challenges SMEs face when it comes to accessing finance.
"I believe Assetz Capital is well placed to help, and my role will be to increase the awareness of peer-to-peer lending as well as ensuring that businesses which gain funding through Assetz Capital realize the benefits of this now established form of business funding."
Assetz Capital says that it is now the 5th largest P2P platform in Europe and one of the fastest growing lenders in the market. Assetz Capital uses a secured lending model where every loan is backed with property, and/or other realisable security in order to reduce the risk of actual loss for investors.


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Orthopraxy can be defined as correctness of practice.
Orthodoxy can be defined as correctness of belief.
These two words float around heathen circles and get mulled around. However, what do they mean in application to our specific religion?
In the local heathen group I practice rituals with there is an amazing diversity of beliefs. I practice Anglo-Saxon heathenry, however far from being a group of Anglo-Saxon heathens there are those who practice Pan-Germanic heathenry, Continental Germanic heathenry, general Norse heathenry, more of an Icelandic flavor of heathenry, and more of a Swedish flavor of heathenry. To take it further though, there are a few druids and one guy who practices Slavic heathenry. While many (but not all) gods overlap between the various parts of Germanic heathenry, there is little direct overlap between Germanic, Celtic, and Slavic paganism. Despite this diversity in belief, all of these people have come together to worship. The easiest explanation is that we're polytheistic; if my gods exist then yours probably do to. But it is more than that. The practices of heathenry are not mutually exclusive to one another. A ceremony for Slavic Heathenry would look much like one for Germanic Heathenry; a Gallic ceremony will resemble these as well. The reason for this is that in general, we are calling to and praising our gods as well as performing some kind of offering. Our religion is orthopraxic, we follow a praxis or a set of practices that form the basis of our ritual actions. In fact, the orthopraxic nature of our religion has become quite well known and understood. Yet there is one misconception about this, it's not only orthopraxic. Yes, there are correct practices, no there aren't strict guidelines about which gods fall under the category because we're polytheistic after all, however that does not mean we do not have correct belief.
While it is often said of heathenry that we practice an Orthopraxic religion rather than an Orthodoxic one, it is an over simplification. By this we mean that we share a set of practices and methods which we use to worship our gods. Heathenry and paganism are surely primarily orthopraxic, but that doesn't mean all we do is practice a hollow religion. No religion is purely one or the other, there are elements of belief in paganism and thereby orthodoxy. The orthodoxy of heathenry and indeed paganism at large is not which gods you worship but instead the underlying understanding that the worship is meaningful. The concept of importance in this is do ut des – basically quid pro quo. The purpose behind gifting, offering, and sacrifice is to enter into a cycle of sacrifice and gifting with a deity or group of deities. The reason for this is simple, when we gift the gods with offerings and sacrifice, they influence events around us.
We do not sacrifice to the gods simply because they are there; we sacrifice out of the hope that we can forge a relationship or at least an understanding with the deity. Mægen is spent by us with every sacrifice we make. That mægen is sent to the recipient in the form of the offering. The deity then influences our luck as we go. I cannot say for sure the extent of the deity's involvement simply because they could be very active in our lives and we might not know it. They could act to benefit our lives in a myriad of different ways that we simply fail to recognize. Furthermore, as my friend Wodgar pointed out – benign indifference can be positive too. That case could be made especially for sacrifices of propitiation or sacrifices to those to gods of healing while one is well.
Sacrifice without do ut des is rather pointless. If a person were certain that the gods did not exist or that they were uncaring or even just completely indifferent, why would they bother with sacrifice, prayer, offering, propitiation, or any other act of devotion? Acts in those cases would be a waste of effort, screaming into an uncaring void. Instead, we offer because we believe in the gods and in do ut des. This is our element of orthodoxy.


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It wouldn't be a Saturday night without a regular (and possibly prescribed) dose of Uncharted 2 Multiplayer. This week I hosted a plethora of matches for a reduced cast of patients with the roster sheet showing the birthday boy Damian, Razgriz, Laguz, Colonel Colon, and completing the group we had Eskimo Keith and Kiwiifed sharing a controller. Just one too many to unleash us upon public matches, but instead we played a good handful of 3v3 games.
Now if you've ever played UC2 on a clan night, you will know that it is customary that we begin with a warm-up on Train Wreck whilst touting RPGs. It's not about which team wins, but more so who can kill their own team mates the most. No spawn point is safe. It's not a matter of skill or even rules; if you see something moving off in the distant snow storm "" shoot it! Once we got our thirst for friendly fire out of the way, we quickly moved on to a whole range of matches covering all the available maps. However, we found that there were some connection issues, causing several matches to end prematurely. This included a plunder match where we were running around trying to find some treasure that had never been placed.
Highlight matches involved all five of us against Colin solo and armed with M32-Hammers. Colin's tactics involved sticking to his spawn point in a small room in the Temple and waiting for us all to hunt him down and earning himself a few kills for every time we gunned him down. Speaking of camping, I decided that I'd be entirely safe hiding at the top of one of the buildings on the Sanctuary during a Shotguns only match. Whilst wildly shooting at Damian down in the centre of the map, wondering whether the range of the weapon would reach that far, Eskimo Keith stealthily climbed up and performed a pull down. Although I had previously announced on voice chat where I was hiding and what I was doing, I had to take my hat off to him for the initiative.
Of course, we also played some more serious matches, including the old favourite of Sniper Rifles on Lost City. The announcement of such always produces cheers and groans, which shows how loved and hated the game mode is, but the end score showed that practice has honed our skills somewhat, with Damian, Eskimo Keith and Razgriz just edging out with 50 to 44. Well played lads. We also managed to get plunder to work in the Ice Cave, where Colin, Laguz and I dominated, showing that playing as a team really does work... if you include us all shouting at each other "THROW IT" as team work.
So what did we learn from tonights festivities? Damian really needs to practice his parkour skills. As a group we all want to see if we can go down en masse with the falling train on the Train Wreck map. Tank deaths on the Village map (as always) are the stuff of dreams. And with a reduced set of gamers, it was remarkably less chaotic than usual so we actually got a good balance of proper games to our more "experimental" tactics. Good game, boys and girls. Same bat time, same bat channel next weekend.


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Snake Necklace
Snake Necklace, gold snake handcrafted in porcelain, 24k ceramic gold and bohemian crystal.
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Member Discussion
Who Is The Most Respected Person In The Security Industry?
"This Is The Most Important Person in the Security Industry" post the other day got me thinking. Who is the most respected or important person in the security industry? I looked down the IFSEC list of Top 40 and wondered how some/majority of these people were nominated. Is it like MVP voting in MLB? Is it Coworker submissions?
How would we judge? What would the criteria be?
The Most Important Person in the Security Industry, to me, is the Bad Guy. But the Bad Guy is really not one person.
Should it be broke up into various classes like;
- Manufacturer
- Distribution
- Integrators
- Alarm Dealers
- And etc.
Or should the most important person be an Engineer that made something possible? Or should it be an Engineer and a person with ADD (Wozniak & Jobs)?
Should it be for an Industry Blogger like John? Or for a promoter of Analog HD like Todd Rockoff? How about the Engineers at Dahua who figured out HD-CVI?
How would we figure out next year's most important/respected person? Could the previous year's winner still take the top spot? Or would we water it down by not allowing that so we have to get even more creative year after year?
I wouldn't classify Todd Rockoff as "most important". Most Annoying is a much better fit....
Anyway, HDcctv 1.0/1.1/2.0 NR is not analog - it is digital, as the underlying technology of HD-SDI means "High Definition Serial Digital Interface". HDCVI (HDcctv 2.0 AT) is, however, analog (HDCVI stands for High Definition Composite Video Interface).
Carl, from your perspective...who or what group would you think should be in the top 5 or the top spot?
I think the whole idea is silly anyway. I believe all industries have a number of important people - many of them totally unsung. Choosing one person over another, and by the way, usually from a list of the most popular people not necessarily the best people, is typically a tactic by those who believe that popularity trumps everything.
It reminds me of the "Best of" polls in the San Diego Union Tribune. I always marvel at the winners of these polls - typically large chains who do the most advertising, not places who provide the best products or services.
On that note: I've always been disappointed that more technical people don't win awards. Without us, the salespeople would have nothing, or at least nothing unique, to sell yet we rarely are even acknowledged, much less awarded/rewarded.
As for IFSEC's voting, they had a page where anyone could submit anyone. Then they said they made the final selection based on input from online voting.
I think it's silly / subjective too and don't want to try ranking anyone on something so broad.
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Hare: Rambling Despite the sweltering heat, the number of boobs bouncing was quite big, much to the delight of those enjoying the sunshine on the streets of Warwick. Rambling made excuse after excuse as to why the run was short and straight. Yeah Right ya lazy sod! It cooled down a bit so runners were…Details