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Buddy Bowl Flag Football
What: The Rossview High School Football Team hosts, coaches, and referees this game. The entire Football Team is there!
When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 11 a.m.
Where: Rossview High School Football Field
Republican Caucus
What: 2015 Republican Party Re-Organization Caucus, election of officers from 2015-2017
When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.
Where: Pinnacle Center (downstairs) 430 Warfield Blvd.
Contact: 931-358-3225
Sobriety roadside safety checkpoint
What: Tennessee Highway Patrol, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and Clarksville Police Department will conduct a sobriety roadside safety checkpoint.
When: Week of Jan. 30
Where: Highway 48 in Montgomery County
Commemoration of St. Charles
What: Commemoration service of the 366th anniversary of the martyrdom of King Charles I of England (1649) sponsored by the Tenn. Chapter of the Society of King Charles the Martyr.
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 317 Franklin St.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31.
Contact:www.tnskcm.org or 931-980-5523.
Free Tax Preparation
What: Sponsored by AARP Foundation Tax Aide. Please bring all 2014 tax documents, a copy of your 2013 return, and social security cards for all individuals named on your return.
Where: Ajax Turner Senior Center, 953 Clark Street
When: Tues and Weds beginning February 3 throughout the tax season.
Appointments may be scheduled by calling 931.648.1345.
All Nations Biblical Study
What: Free courses in the major fields of Biblical research.
When: Classes meet weekly, days and times vary. Spring courses begin Feb. 8.
Where: All Nations Biblical Study Center, 1186 Fort Campbell Blvd.
Register: 648-8844 or visit www.studythescriptures.net
Valentine's "Red, White, Silver" Affair
What: Celebrate Valentines with an evening of romantic music and love connections
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, February 14
Where: Lonnell Williams American Legion Auxiliary #143, 223 Ninth Street
Contact: 931-647-9062
Movie and music
What: Clarksville-Community Black History Council presents a free movie, preceded by musical entertainment by students from the CMCSS Music Department.
When: 3 p.m., Feb. 15
Where: First Missionary Baptist Church, 301 Fairview Lane
For more information: Rev. Jerry G. Jerkins at 931-220-1522 or Helen Long at 931-249-5202.
Empty Bowls
What: Empty Bowls, annual fundraiser for local food nonprofits. Admission includes meal of soup and bread, plus a hand-painted bowl.
Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at:
•Trinity Episcopal Church, 317 Franklin St.
•Grace Lutheran Church, 2041 Madison St.
•New Providence United Methodist Church, 1317 Fort Campbell Blvd.
•180 Church, 3400 Trenton Road
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at:
•Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 709 Franklin St.
•Sango United Methodist Church, 3301 Sango Road
•Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 801 Lafayette Road
Cost: $15. Tickets are on sale at:
•Trinity Episcopal Church, 317 Franklin St.
•Watchtower Self Storage, 2430 Madison St.
•Sango Pharmacy, Richview Road
For more: Call Rita Arancibia, 931-551-5450.
Miss Black Clarksville
What: 10th annual Miss Black Clarksville Scholarship Pageant.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Emmanuel Family Life Center, 303 Fairview Lane
For more: Go to www.missblackclarksville.org or call Carol Berry, 931-551-9792.
Candlelight Ball
What: Austin Peay State University's 31st annual Candlelight Ball, with music by '80s cover band Guilty Pleasures
Where: Hilton Nashville Downtown
When: March 14. Cocktail Hour: 6 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony: 7 p.m. Dancing: 8 p.m.
For more information or to RSVP: APSU Alumni Office at 931-221-7979.
Free Prom Dress Giveaway
What: If you are in need of a prom dress. We are here to help!
When: March 21. 9 a.m.
Where: New Light Christian Fellowship, 363 Dover Rd.
Contact: 931-802-6085 Or 931-338-9066
United Way heater drive
What: United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region is accepting heaters for its annual heater drive.
Where: Donations can be delivered to 529 N. Second St., Suite 1
Contact: 931-647-4291


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Veal and apples were made for each other, and us brits are also accustomed to apples and vinegar in the form of cider vinegar. But a stew with veal, apple AND vinegar? Yes, all of the above and a few other bits. But you seriously needn't fear. Remember how some of our older relatives were suspicious about garlic and even spaghetti when it first started making appearances in the English kitchen? I'm not saying that vinegar is the new spaghetti, just that it is seriously underused. Learn from our European cousins and slosh it in to add depth of flavour.
Makes Dulcie's List Makes Cosmin's List
- 900g veal shoulder
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 7 cloves garlic sliced finely
- 2 apples peeled and roughly grated
- 4 plum tomatoes roughly chopped
- 4.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
optional to serve
- Roast potatoes
- Greens
- Calories | 628
- Fat | 19.5
Serves | 4
Prep Time | 10 minutes
Cooking Time | 1 hour 40 minutes
- Divide the veal into eight chunks, coat in the flour, dust off the excess and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pan lightly saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until transluscent and golden.
- Add the veal and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the tomatoes, salt, pepper and 75ml of water. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the apple, and red wine vinegar and enough water to that it sits about two thirds the way up the meat. Return the lid and cook for a further hour.
Based on a recipe found in Ukusi Jezera found at www.montenegro.travel

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Retail Issue #2
What's it about?
As POS and commercial communications experts, we at Parasol Island witness the rapid evolution creating huge challenges for retailers in the digital age. At a time when online and offline increasingly merge, it's the stationary retail sector that must constantly reinvent itself to meet customers' requirements.
Snap and Tuck
In addition to a revolutionary visual search tool, ASOS is pioneering AR to express body positivity and enhance the customer experience.
Access All Areas
Adidas and Ralph Lauren are among brands launching exclusive mobile apps to strengthen the digital bond between them and their biggest fans. This also represents a strategy to receive crucial insights into customers' preferences.
Stock Options
Pensa Systems uses drones and Al to solve the problem of retail inventory.
Bots in Stores
Droids are invading stores worldwide, as retailers compete to cut costs and raise service.
Drop Till You Shop
NTWRK is a shopping channel app using celebrities to sell product releases to the YouTube generation.
Caring Concept
Maiyet has been popping up around London with an eco showcase of sustainable luxury brands.
The Next Generation
With the opening of Shanghai 001, the first store in its "House of Innovation" format, Nike is igniting the next evolutionary stage of its recent retail concept.
Normal Outside
North has introduced the next generation of Smartglasses in newly opened pop-up stores on the US West Coast.
Little Helper
Samsung has taken a step into the personal droid market with a new series including a robot dedicated to retail.
Silver Surfers
Alibaba is targetting China's vast elderly market with a shopping app.
With Ayhan Yuruk
We talk to the mastermind behind #SHOWROOMING about omni-channel retail, the latest applications of technology, and the perfect customer journey.


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Orlebar Brown and the 007 Franchise Team Up on Bond-Inspired Collection
Orlebar Brown and Eon Productions' 007 franchise collaborated on a new capsule inspired by vintage Bond and recreated for today. "It's 50 years of style captured in one collection," the brand notes.
The drop includes various recreations of the clothes actually seen on the renowned British spy in his early movies, ranging from the camp-collar linen shirt worn by Sean Connery for a poolside lunch in Thunderball to the military-style shirt jacket worn by Roger Moore at a kickboxing match in Thailand in The Man With the Golden Gun.
Embrace your inner spy and shop the whole collection here. Modern Honey Ryders everywhere approve....


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We are looking at transport in the Silver Road area of Norwich.
This National Lottery Community Fund supported project will run until the summer of 2019 and is based at Silver Road Community Centre.
We are organisiing a Heritage Club that will look at stories and pictures of the tram system of this area and investigate its history. If you would like to join in, please do email us: [email protected]
EDP coverage has been great. Derek James has a 3 page spread with pictures - see below.
Norwich Society has come out with a report asking about re-instating trams! all a coincidence? maybe....
The Heritage society meets at Silver Road Community Centre on Thursdays and recently had an old tram sign brought along.
This project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund - formerly the Big Lottery. Thanks to players, do come and join in.


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Kevin Bond admits QPR were made to pay for not taking their chances after being held to a goalless draw with Blackburn.
Matt Phillips and Charlie Austin missed sitters as Rangers fired a blank against a Rovers side who have struggled on their travels this season.
Bond, who also confirmed a deal has been agreed with Yossi Benayoun, said: "It was a frustrating day.
"The longer the game went on they were content on putting men behind the ball to frustrate us, and they did.
"We had a couple of really good chances with Matt Phillips and Charlie Austin - it's a completely different game if you get your noses in front because they have got to come out.
"We struggled to break them down. In the end it comes down to taking your chances, but we didn't take them.
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Mystery belly pain
(?) I'm five months pregnant and have been having a crampy pain on either side of my belly when I get out of bed. Is this normal?
Yes. You are describing round-ligament pain, which commonly begins around the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy as ligaments stretch to support your increasingly heavy uterus. Many women report a sharp or crampy pain on either side of the abdomen midway between the hip and the bellybutton when getting out of bed, standing up from a seated position or just at random times. The pain usually subsides in a matter of minutes and is nothing to worry about.
You should, however, contact your doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain or recurrent diarrhea or nausea, as these could be symptoms of kidney stones, appendicitis, a bowel abnormality or some other medical problem.
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Morph - One image is transformed into another. You can create an eye-catching morph from two source images with our FantaMorph software. It's easy, fast and fun! Or you can directly send us the source images, we would like to create the morph for you.
Flip - Different images flip and can be viewed individually. Although you can simply submit two or more images for creating a flip photo, it is still recommended to create a special morph project can be called "flip project" with FantaMorph, because using FantaMorph makes it so easy to crop, adjust, add caption, border and other decorations for the flip photo.
Viewing Orientation
Horizontal (Top to Bottom) - In this format, the lenticles run horizontally on the lenticular sheet. You will see the morph effect as you hold the photo and then slightly tilt it back and forth in hands, or walk towards the standing or hanging package. The horizontal viewing orientation is suitable for small size such as 4x6", 5x7", etc.
for Portrait
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Vertical (Side-to-Side) - In this format, the lenticles run vertically on the lenticular sheet. You will see the morph effect as you hold the photo and then slightly tilt it left and right in hands, or walk by the standing or hanging package. The vertical viewing orientation is suitable for large size such as 8x10" or up.
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Holding - Hold a morph photo in hands, you will see the morph effect as you slightly tilt it forth/back or left/right.
Standing - Insert a morph photo into a photo frame, stand on a table, you will see the morph effect as you walk towards or walk by it.
Hanging - Insert a morph photo into a photo frame, hang on a wall, you will see the morph effect as you walk towards or walk by it.
Rocking - Put a morph photo onto an optional electronic stand, the photo will be automatically rocking for more than 3 months with only one AA battery, so that you can just sit on a chair and enjoy the continuous morph effect.
Holding in Hands
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4x6" (10x15cm) - Standard post card size so that you can really send the amazing post card to your friends. Easy to take with you and show it anytime, anywhere. It is also suitable for the rocking stand.
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Other size on request - Smaller size less than 4x6" or larger size over 8x10"? Quote
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technology, Lenticular. A morph photo is actually a lenticular print. Lenticular print can easily be described as specially
prepared graphics that are designed to work together with a lenticular lens to
allow the viewer to see different images depending on the angle at which they
view it.
The use of both imagery and lens material are inseparable when it comes to making the desired effect come to life in a lenticular print. The image itself is a composite of two or more graphics that are interlaced together. The lens is a unique plastic that is made up of individual lenticules that must be perfectly aligned with the interlaced image underneath it in order for the effect to work. Based on the angle of the viewer, each lenticule acts as a magnifying glass to enlarge and display the portion of the image below. Many lenticules working in harmony form the entire lenticular image. In this way, lenticular print can appear to show motion or even three-dimensions because each eye is viewing the lenticular print from its own angle.
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You may join at various rental communities like when services and goods need to be sold. While others keep on depending on those for posting or renting, it helps when a shared access is considered via network or server. This community is worth joining then as you look at rentals and add some items for rent on the system. In fact, it was greatly considered by most for involving perks. Take a look at peer to peer renting and its great advantages.
One marketplace for rentals is who you see its service. Posting on any rental is allowed for people here besides the common selling marketplace. Now you can access easily as clients and owners towards anything for rent as long as posts are relevant to its rules. When you use this, you specify on the right marketplace to experience the benefits.
This offers different examples too. Renting will not become limited with furniture, rooms, or cars only because you could have gadgets, tools, services, and more. Maybe there were unlisted items that you can make a request of until someone posts it soon if available. Having variety is a good thing until you may pick from a lot of options.
Expect promotion through your offers. Ads may be placed anytime until you have a chance to be listed on the top lists of a marketplace to have higher chances of your product to get rented. Maybe your service was never seen by many yet so you grab clients by advertising instead. You earn more for sure when you get popular along the way.
Convenience is granted to you here because this is quite an easy program. Instructions become provided here especially with how you can post. Programs that are friendly to its users would be worth prioritizing anyway because it is handled properly. You get catered with apps too aside from some websites so that you conveniently use the smartphone for being compatible.
This observes security as well. This has been set with rules though until owners or clients that use products stay safe and that is worth observing among transactions. Banning users that never followed or paid towards a deal is only right. Consequences get faced by scammers anyway once reported because this is investigated by authorities. A rental could be prohibited too so rules should be around for users to comply with.
Convenient access for renting also means you save space consumption at your area. You need not to own anything anyway since rentals are for temporary use. Maybe you got operations that require big products so that would mean bigger space is expected for storage. Thankfully, the equipment is just returned so you save space for sure for not keeping that on your storage.
You may need info and contacting the admins or organizers is possible. Some factors possibly were unclear to you so those better become understood to finally remain benefited. Your concerns get answered by accommodating customer support staff. The pros are going to teach you in getting advantageous.
Most apps allow feedback. Ratings are usually given by renters regarding what they say about the items that were rented. At least the recommended options and bad ones get learned based on feedback. To offer services in great quality must become ensured by owners then until big ratings are achieved.


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Glass packaging closed loop recycling up to 74% in the EU
The average glass recycling rate in the EU28 zone has reached the 74% threshold for the first time. This means that over 11.6 million tons were collected throughout the European Union in 2014 or 3.5% more than in the previous year. The majority of that goes back into making new packaging: glass stands alone as the most closed loop recycled food and drink packaging in the EU and in the world.
However, some 26% of glass bottles and jars are still today lost in landfills in Europe, and year to year comparison of national data reveals a multi-faceted landscape. Countries such as Sweden, Belgium, Germany or Slovenia continue to outperform. Other good performing countries like Austria or Denmark have instead recorded a slight decrease in recycling despite a positive consumption trend. In the Czech Republic, Finland or The Netherlands the downward trend was on par with shrinking consumption. In Spain or Bulgaria, glass recycling is steadily increasing but there is a quite important gap to fill. The gap is even more important in Romania, Cyprus, Slovak Republic or Greece.
Data show the situation varies from country to country and confirm the need for targeted investments in infrastructure and communication to citizens, not only in countries where there are important gaps to fill, but also to maintain the high standards of the traditionally good performing countries – says Adeline Farrelly, FEVE Secretary General – Glass is today the simplest and safest packaging recycling stream because glass is inert and keeps its inherent properties no matter how many times it's recycled. If properly collected, it can be infinitely recycled in a closed loop.
Click here for the full press release.
Brussels, 3 November 2016
- Quick links
- Press Release
- FEVE Glass Container Recycling Statistics Year 2014
- Europe Recycling Map
- Infographic on glass recycling
- FEVE News Corner
- FEVE image bank
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3 Incredible Coffee Inspired Dessert RecipesFood The List
Most of us love both our morning brew and our evening sweets, so why not blend the two? Brian Corsetti has three incredible dessert recipes inspired by coffee!
1. Cold Brew Ice Cream
This sweet treat will have you buzzing!
2. Biscotti and Ice Cream Cake
Have your cake, coffee and eat it too!
3. Coffee Gummies
This buzz-worthy recipe will keep you full of energy all day!
What's your favorite dessert recipe? Share it with us on our Facebook page, @TheListShowTV.


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Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) is the lumber of choice for creating treated lumber and piling. SYP is strong, durable, cost effective, dimensionally stable, renewable and importantly highly treatable. Treated lumber infused to create wood which is resistant to insects, marine borers, fungus and rot subject to conditions.
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Hi ~
Remember last time i did a wishlist of Rosegal , and told you i gonna show you the real product soon? After long awaited time ,today Is the day ya :D like finally xD
This is my first time cooperation vs Rosegal . It is a fashion website selling variety of apparel, accessories and ship to international .
The light blue stripe dress i eyeing at , no stock at that moment , therefore rather than waiting for restock , I chosen another light blue stripe jump suit as review item :) Within 5 days , I received my parcel from rosegal . Delivery is fast . If you chosen ready stock / item ship within 3 days and chosen express delivery method . :)
This jumpsuit is full of summer feel , the pattern is cute ,apparel quality is average ( polyester) , and true to the size . ( the photo taken at m2escape cafe )
Off The Shoulder Ruffle Stripe Pants Romper - Blue $13.34
Processing Time: This item will be shipped out within 3 business days.
Product link :
My anoother haul ! It's absolutely lovely pieces right ~~~ I love the similar fairy wings earring , and this series of butterfly wings earring so much ~!! .
Initially judges from website product photo , I thought it will be very ancient or china classic style XD
Beautiful blue butterfly wings earring goes well with my new blue stripe jump suit :p
Love it ~
Butterfly Drop Earrings with Acrylic Gem - Light Blue $4.21
Product link : http://www.rosegal.com/earrings/butterfly-drop-earrings-with-acrylic-1190059.html?lkid=185020
Got two more colour option available :) I like the pink and mix colour too :p you can get yours too .
Lol, I kinda feel this dress abit sexy for me. :X I chosen it , because I love this "X " dress design .
One of the ideal dress for dinner occasion :D
The quality average ok, and true to the size . Look slim too lol . Just the strape is abit longer, need to crop it out .
Halter Vintage Criss Cross Pin Up Dress - Red $25.79
( other colour option : Deep blue / Black )
Hope you enjoy my post and the haul I show you . :) More fashion post Is coming soon :D


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Write a new post in response to today's one-word prompt.
I can read your mind: "what price for peace?" is your question. I also know your answer.
You are of the old school. Under attack, you fire one warning shot, then, no question of taking prisoners. Of course we disagree. But, as time flows, the more outrages, the more victims, and the less my own arguments convince me.
I know, one day, I will also think: "no price is to high for peace", and I too will follow orders.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Rev. Jerry Bruggeman of Colorado Springs wept when he saw his golden chalice this month for the first time in 22 years.
Bruggeman was given the chalice, engraved with his name, on the day of his ordination in 1949. He used it for 40 years during the Eucharist until it was stolen from a cabinet of chalices at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on North Cascade Avenue.
The chalice was returned to him this month, and after some refurbishing, it looks nearly as good as new.
"Miracles still happen," Bruggeman, 87, said.
It is customary for priests to receive a Eucharist chalice on the day of their ordination. The gift can be as special to them as wedding rings are to married couples.
Bruggeman's family funded the chalice, which is gold-plated silver with a strip of black onyx. On the bottom is engraved a blessing to Bruggeman's family that ends with, "Rev. Gerald Bruggeman, Ordained May 26, 1949."
In 1988, someone broke into Corpus Christi through a side door and stole the chalice, the only item taken, Bruggeman said.
Over the years, Bruggeman has had nightmares about the chalice being melted down for its silver.
Bruggeman retired as priest of Corpus Christi in 1994. Since then he's celebrated the Eucharist as a guest at various Catholic churches. He also volunteers two days a week at Penrose Hospital, where he blesses and anoints patients and conducts Mass on Sundays.
The events leading to the return of the chalice began Nov. 30, when Larry Resel of Las Animas walked into Prairie Junction antique store in Fowler and bought a chalice for $12.
The store owner told him it had a curious past. A couple in 1997 apparently were hiking in the Manitou Springs hills after attending their son's wedding and reception, he was told, and noticed a sliver of gold protruding from the ground.
It was the chalice.
The couple displayed the chalice at their home and business for years, Resel was told. That was all that was known.
Resel bought the chalice to sell on eBay. He makes extra money buying Catholic items and auctioning them online.
But the chalice never went up for sale. A couple days later, his mother, Nona Resel, noticed the engraving on the bottom. Mother and son decided to try to return the chalice to Bruggeman.
A Google search and a few phone calls led them to the priest. After speaking by phone with Bruggeman, Larry Resel boxed the chalice and overnighted it to Bruggeman's home. Bruggeman couldn't bring himself to open the package for 10 minutes, he said. When he did, a flood of emotions erupted.
"I always held out hope that someday it would be returned," he said.
The chalice has also been reunited with its original chalice case, which Bruggeman kept in a closet.
For the past two Sundays, Bruggeman has been arriving at Penrose to conduct Mass carrying his 61-year-old black chalice case with the chalice inside. The Eucharist, Bruggeman said, feels at times like it did all those years ago.
Resel, a Roman Catholic, is overjoyed the chalice is back to its rightful owner.
"It's amazing it worked its way back to him during the Advent season," he said.
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- 1.the state of being happy."she struggled to find happiness in her life"
synonyms: contentment, pleasure, contentedness, satisfaction, cheerfulness,cheeriness,
merriment, merriness, gaiety, joy, joyfulness, joyousness,joviality, jollity,
jolliness, glee, blitheness, carefreeness, gladness,delight, good spirits,
high spirits, light-heartedness, good cheer, well-being, enjoyment, felicity;
So, recently I've had several friends invite me to take part in the 100 days of happiness challenge (http://100happydays.com/) that's right- 100 whole days, how hard can that be? I mean if you're licking and living and being awesome surely you're always happy?
The catch is that you have to do 100 days in a row and not skip ANY!
I started on Friday and things were going great- I made two batches of home made chilli sauce before I took the bear out to the local weekly street party (jump up) and danced and looked at BBQd meat (its tough pretending to be a vegetarianist) and mingled with strange strangers...
On Saturday life greeted me with a hangover but I took it as an opportunity to take a day off my boat work (which i made up for with sweet corn fritters for breaky) and go for a flipping long kayak to investigate the neighboring bays and collect shells and lick unsuspecting locals and then invite people over for a pizza night...
And then Day 3 almost got the better of me... I woke up with food poisoning and, when I finally felt safe to leave the bathroom, I spent the whole day grinding, sanding and aciding rust off our lovely steel boat- it was hard to smile... And it took so long I almost gave up on the idea of a kayak ashore to run on the beach... but even though the sun had set and there was the whole "never go to the beach after dark" safety thing, it redeemed my day and led me to pop in at a neighboring boat to borrow an egg (and somehow the egg survived the paddle) to salvage our black (no I'm not racist) bananas and transform them into banana bread [that I burned]...
Only 3 days in and I nearly failed... 97 days of happiness lie ahead - and Im going to make them good!!! I reckon you should do it too... Life's too short to avoid happiness!
Coke cola use to use the phrase "open happiness" - but I've met too many people who have opened too much if their happiness and unfortunately canned happiness is not the real thing, it just makes you fat!!
2014s obviously going to be the best year ever - make sure you make it a happy one!
Why not lick an unsuspecting stranger today??
2014s obviously going to be the best year ever - make sure you make it a happy one!
Why not lick an unsuspecting stranger today??


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Executive Advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the National Bank of Canada
Luc Paiement is Executive Advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Canada. As Strategic Advisor, Mr. Paiement continues to actively contribute to the Bank's success and development through his considerable experience.
Mr. Paiement joined Lévesque Beaubien in 1981 as an Investment Advisor and following the acquisition of Lévesque Beaubien in 1988 by National Bank of Canada, he has held several positions including Vice-President and Branch Manager; Senior Vice-President, Individual Investor Services; Executive Vice President, Corporate and Investment Banking; Executive Vice President Equity Capital Markets; President, Individual Investor Services; and Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of National Bank Financial Inc. During the last 10 years, as Executive Vice President, he was head of the Wealth Management division of National Bank of Canada and as such, member of the Office of the President.
He has 39 years' experience in the investment industry and is recognized for his strong interpersonal skills and his ability to focus on culture of customer service excellence. Mr. Paiement has been a key contributor to a series of transactions that have profoundly changed the organization.
Currently, he is on the Board of Directors of the Fondation Jean Lapointe and previously over the years, has been very active in raising funds for Festin de Babette, Fondation Docteur Maurice-Betrand, Moisson Montréal; Opération Enfant Soleil and UnitedWay/Centraide.
Mr. Paiement holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University in Montreal. He is also a member of IIROC's Human Resources & Pension Committee.


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HCM City welcomes Singaporean businesses
The southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City is improving its business environment to create the best conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from Singapore, to make productive investments.
Chairman of the HCM City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (R) shakes hands with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City is improving its business environment to create the best conditions for foreign enterprises, including those from Singapore, to make productive investments.
Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong made the remark at a meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is in an official visit to Vietnam, in HCM City on March 21.
He said HCM City has pioneered in promoting cooperation with Singapore and hoped the country – as the biggest investor in the city - will carry out a major investment project to symbolize their sound cooperative ties.
The official suggested Singapore step up cooperation and investment in clean food industrial parks, provide technological support for planning management and metro line development.
The southern metropolis wants to receive more assistance from Singapore in improving human resources quality and learnt from its experience in urban management and development, and smart city building, he added.
He also reiterated Vietnam's consistent policy of tightening the friendship with Singapore on the bilateral and multilateral basis for the sake of the two peoples as well as for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and around the world.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the relations between Vietnam and Singapore have been increasingly reinforced and developed over the past time, illustrated by the strong growth of the 21-year-old Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP).
The presence of over 900 projects invested by Singaporean firms is a vivid demonstration of the country's interest in HCM City, he said, adding that Singapore hopes to conduct more cooperation activities with the city, including the exchange of officials and experience sharing in metropolis management, building and development.
During his stay in HCM City, the PM is scheduled to meet with the Singaporean business community and attend a ceremony to launch a business centre of Mapletree – a leading Singaporean investor in HCM City. The PM and his spouse are also scheduled to tour several historical relic sites.-VNA


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BUSY !!! – that is the only thing I can say about the past couple of weeks ! The main reason for the extreme hive of action was the arrival of exams. I am not a great fan of exams however they are mandatory here in Ethiopia a whopping 4 times a year for all pupils – even the tiny 3 year olds who are still in the process of learning how to hold a pencil !
With years of practice behind them, the central KG and Grade 1 – 4 school had no difficulties in producing exams which would be useful ( to a certain extent ) in being an assessment tool . However, the new far school teachers had had no experience of producing exams which weren't multiple choice meaning that there was great confusion all around.
We had hoped to simply replicate the central examinations in the new school, but since the pupils there have only received a local education they are at least one year behind the pupils at the central English Alive schools who have had a decent education for several years ! This was quite shocking – we knew that pupils would be behind but not to that extent - proving that although not immediately obvious, the education at English Alive is indeed a superior one !
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By Sandra Long Weaver
NASHVILLE, TN — A celebration of life for Tennessean business reporter Getahn Ward will be on Friday, Jan. 5 at Born Again Church from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jam. 6 beginning at 10 a.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Ward, who was a Tennessee State University alumni and adjunct professor, died Saturday, Dec. 16 at his home after a brief illness. He was also an active member of the Nashville chapter of the Nashville Association of Black Journalists. He was 45.
The Tennessean in conjunction with TSU, the Gannett Foundation and the Nashville NABJ, have created a new scholarship in the name of Ward that will benefit aspiring journalists at TSU.
The Getahn Ward Memorial Scholarship, announced Dec. 21, will be awarded to a journalism student each year who meets qualifications established by the school's Department of Communications.
The new scholarship is the first endowed scholarship in the history of TSU's Department of Communications.
"At a time when our majors are working multiple jobs to offset the cost of a college education, this will go a long way in helping some of our best and brightest students," Tameka Winston, who chairs the TSU Department of Communications, told The Tennessean. "This scholarship represents a man who devoted much of his life to the field of journalism and to the education and success of students at Tennessee State University."
The goal of organizers is to raise $25,000, which would be the minimum required to establish an annual scholarship in perpetuity.
The financial value of the scholarship will be determined by how much money is raised. If the goal of $25,000 is reached, the scholarship would be $1,000 per student annually. It would increase if more money is raised.
Winston said the department is also finalizing plans to honor Ward in a way that will give him "permanent recognition" within the department and university.
Michael Anastasi, editor and vice president for news of the USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee, pointed to his Ward's service to TSU students and his tireless work in support of scholarships through NABJ.
"I can't think of better way to honor his legacy than our community to come together and fund a scholarship in perpetuity," Anastasi said. "Getahn, through all of us, will be making a difference in the lives of students for decades to come."
Individuals who would like to donate are encouraged to write a check to Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Nashville, TN, 37209-1561. Online donations can be made at bit.ly/getahnward.


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The term Victoriana covers a vast and interesting group of generally low-priced, mass produced wares, typical of the period.
Pictured left: A pair of mid 19th C Victorian Staffordshire spill vases. Image Copyright Bonhams.
Such wares as Staffordshire chimney ornaments and printed pot lids can still be found at a relatively low price and have a certain unpretentious charm, lacking in the costly porcelains of the period.
A wide range of Staffordshire earthenware figures was produced throughout the Victorian era. These figures were manufactured by means of simple plaster of Paris moulds, the original design being kept as simple as possible to facilitate the rapid and cheap production of these pieces. All Staffordshire figures of this type were made in a white earthenware body, with the exception of some rare early models occasionally produced in porcelain. It is an exception to find a marked specimen.
During recent years many collections have been formed and research carried out on the many named historical portrait figures in this category. The named portraits cover almost every field, from Queen Victoria down to notorious murderers and included a long series of War heroes and politicians. Many of these can naturally be dated to within a few years. While these historical figures have a special interest, they also have a drawback in that they are being keenly sought after and tend to be correspondingly expensive.
Pictured right: A pair of mid 19th C Victorian Staffordshire cottages and covers. Sold at Bonhams for £348, Knowle 2010. Image Copyright Bonhams.
Vast scope still exists for the collection of the untitled purely Victorian sentimental figures and groups which prove so decorative, even in the most modern decorative schemes. Charming animals, cottages and castles (often watch stands) were also produced and can still be acquired at a modest price.
Although these wares are generally attributed to the lesser Staffordshire potters, many examples were produced in other regions some of the Scottish manufacturers issued many models, including typical Scottish fishergirls. Of the Staffordshire manufacturers, Messrs. Sampson Smith were undoubtedly the foremost producers of these cheap decorative wares.
Pictured left: A pair of mid 19th C Victorian Staffordshire spaniel chimney dogs. Sold for at Bonhams for £96, Knowle, 2007. Image Copyright Bonhams.
Other types of Staffordshire earthenware include the wellknown dogs made in various patterns. These " Staffordshire dogs" were made over a long period, the chief manufacturers being Messrs. Sampson Smith of Longton and William Machin of Hanley some late examples being produced by John Sadler of Burslem.
In the late 1840's various patents were taken out by Felix Pratt (and others) for the rapid manufacture and improved method of decorating pot lids, etc., and multi-coloured underglaze printing was introduced successfully for the first time on a commercial scale. The process called for a series of different copper plates each transferring one particular colour on to the transfer paper until the complete picture was built up. This method naturally depended on accurate registration or positioning of each successive copper plate.
The Pratt coloured prints quickly became popular, a range of objects decorated in this manner was included in the 1851 Exhibition. Perhaps the best known examples are the " Pot" Lids, to be found decorated with a vast number of different patterns.
Dessert sets, vases, teasets, tankards, etc., were also produced and decorated by this method and offer interesting scope to collectors seeking colourful and reasonably priced wares. Specimens are to be found bearing the signature of Jesse Austin (b. 1806 d. 1879) who was Pratt's chief engraver for over 30 years and who worked on this specialised type of multi-coloured printing.
Pictured right: Mid 19th C Victorian Staffordshire recumbent cats. Sold at Bonhams for £312, Edinburgh 2013. Image Copyright Bonhams.
Jesse Austin had earlier been apprenticed at the Davenport Works. He joined Messrs. F. & R. Pratt & Co. at Longton circa 1845. For a brief period he joined Messrs. Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co. after a misunderstanding with Pratts, but soon rejoined them and continued to engrave for F. & R. Pratt until his death in 1879. Apart from original compositions by Austin, many celebrated paintings from both English and Continental sources were reproduced on Pratts earthenware. Other manufacturers made use of this process, noticeably Brown-Westhead, Moore, T. J. & J. Mayer and G. L. Ashworth.
The heading" Victoriana "permits the writer to digress and mention some of the other interesting aspects of Victorian ceramics. Parian figures and groups can often be found bearing inscriptions relating to " Art Unions." The most important of these was the " Art Union of London " founded in 1836. In return for an annual subscription each member was entitled Parian bust of the Prince of Wales, issued by the Crystal Palace Art Union, Circa 1864. to participate in an annual draw the top prizes being works of art (chiefly paintings from Royal Academy Exhibitions) valued at some hundreds of pounds. Other prizes of low value designed by the foremost designers were awarded on a large scale.
Pictured left: A Collection of Pratt Ware Pot Lids and Other Victorian Pot Lids. Image Copyright Bonhams.
The Art Union movement gained in popularity and was legalised by Act of Parliament in 1846 having previously contravened the laws relating to Lotteries. Various smaller Art Unions were formed, notably the Crystal Palace Art Union. Prince Albert gave the Unions every encouragement. "feeling assured that these institutions will exercise a most beneficial influence on the Arts." This was indeed the case; the Art Union of London was instrumental in popularising the new parian body, the reproductions of famous sculptured figures and groups in this body being especially suited to the requirements of the Art Union as the copies were cheap and easy to reproduce in quantity.
Many special works were commissioned by the Art Unions who, at the peak of their popularity, had vast sums of money at their disposal. Their ceramic interests were not limited to parian wares, prizes in " Majolica" and the normal pottery and porcelain bodies were commissioned and numerous examples may still be found, marked to this effect. '
A similar effort to bring welldesigned utilitarian objects within the reach of all was the " Summerly's Art Manufacturers" founded in 1847 by Henry Cole who, under the pseudonym" Felix Summerly " won a Society of Arts prize for a simply designed teaset in 1846. For some three years Henry Cole caused to be designed various objects by the leading artists and designers of the day. These pieces were then commercially produced, in the case of ceramics, by Messrs. Minton and Wedgwood. Examples bear marks or inscriptions denoting their connection with the Summerly scheme and can be dated 1847-50.
Pictured right: A pair of Parian figures of Joan of Arc Mid 19th century – Produced from 1848 from moulds by John Bell R.A. Commissioned by Henry Cole for his Summerly's Art Manufacture, the first modelled in bare feet and with a bundle at her feet, the second with her in armour, 35.5cm high, inscribed John Bell/February 1848 and date code beneath for 1851. Sold for £624 at Bonhams, Edinburgh, Dec 2009.
In contrast to the high quality painted decoration on Minton and other factory porcelain the collector of Victorian ceramics will often come across examples with a decidedly amateur appearance, lacking in design and drawing and painted with dull muddy colours. These are indeed amateur decorated pieces, for during the 1870's and 1880's a craze swept the country for the home decoration of pottery and porcelain.
The vogue was further encouraged by the publicity given to Minton's Art-Pottery Studio in Kensington Gore and by the popularity of the Doulton wares decorated by young female students from the Art Schools. The London retailers, Messrs. Howell & James, held annual exhibitions of amateur works from 1876. These exhibitions were extremely popular and were patronised by Queen Victoria and other members of the Royal Family. " This exhibition of 1878 contained upwards of 1,000 original works, mostly by ladies, and was frequented during its two months duration by nearly 10,000 visitors." Examples of amateur work can occasionally be found still bearing the Howell & James original paper label giving details of the painter, source of design, date, etc.
Similar exhibitions were held up and down the country and numerous books were published Amateur decorated plate, painted by Miss Woolfe. Exhibited in 1886. Note absence of gilt border. giving instruction on ceramic painting. Various manufacturers catered for this trade by supplying undecorated blanks and many of these bear Minton's impressed mark. The amateur artists invariably signed and dated their efforts which have a special interest in that the paintings were not influenced by factory traditions or by commercial requirements. Gilt edges, etc., associated with factory products are noticeably absent on amateur decorated pieces.
Among the many unusual Victorian wares typical of the period, mention must be made of the small unpretentious porcelain plaques moulded with a recessed pattern. On holding these pieces up to a strong light, the picture comes to life in wonderful effects of light and shade. These porcelain plaques, called lithophanes or transparencies, were very popular in the middle of the nineteenth century and were mounted in windows, clipped in front of candles or mounted in sets to form lamp shades, occasionally examples were tinted for added effect. The vast majority of these lithophanes were made on the Continent, but various English manufacturers produced them under licence.
Mention has been made of but a few of the varied, inexpensive classes of Victorian ceramics that may still be found without undue trouble and which afford interesting and decorative subjects for collection.


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Friday, March 7, 2014
featured film short: Grackled and Grunged
Side-ways pockets are allowed and burned wood makes great art. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Details for Accidental Mermaid and Her Un-Armed Beauty
My videos aren't meant to instruct as much as they are meant to share, entertain, inspire, and encourage. I have listed some of them under the label of how-to only because YouTube doesn't provide me the proper label like "Art" for example.
But, since part of my goals are to share information and to inspire others toward their own creative endeavors, I will do my best to share with you what I understand myself to be doing in the following videos, as requested.
Accidental Mermaid
1- leaf imprints (instructions on this can be found under the tutorial/tips label on the right side)
2- carbon paper used with plastic embossing thingies (that's the technical term) those machines use *you don't need a machine to use 'em ;) YAY!!
3- Golden Matte Medium (to protect the carbon layer)
4- spray bottle with water and food color
5- regular ballpoint pen
6- gesso (which turns recently used pen ink purple)
7- Apple Barrel acrylic craft paint in Apricot
8- DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Elegant Finish in Moss Pearl
9- more pen was probably added when I wasn't filming to darken shadows and outlines
Her Un-Armed Beauty
(if you can't view this video - hop over to my YouTube channel and watch the other one listed that isn't blocked)
*this video was done longer ago, so the details for me are more fuzzy*
1- charcoal stick
2- gesso
3- pencil
4- acrylic blue probably using a moist brush
5- DecoArt Dazzling Metallics Elegant Finish in Moss Pearl
6- acrylic purple (maybe with a moist brush or dry brushed on, I'm not sure, either will give you a lovely effect though)
7- colored pencil
8- FolkArt acrylic paint in Parchment
9- more moss pearl paint, acrylic rose, acrylic purple, more parchment, more purple
10- gesso
11- stamp using stamp ink pressed onto page, then water brushed on stamp and stamped on page for a wetter, less crisp image
12- pencil
13- gesso
14- pen
15- gesso rolled on
16- more pencil
17- more gesso
*backs of photos: masking tape, gesso, 2 acrylic purples*
18- clock stencil used with black acrylic paint and gesso
Any further questions, please leave a comment here and I'll do my best to answer.
Now, go do some art journalling - it's ever so much fun!
Ps: As always, I send my gratitude out into the Universe for all the love and light that You reflect in my direction. squeezies
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Friday, February 28, 2014
featured film short: Accidental Mermaid
I called it Accidental Mermaid because I didn't know who she was until almost the end when I suddenly said to myself, "that mark i made in the hair earlier looks like a tail....especially with the diamond pattern which looks a lot like scales....she looks like a Mermaid."
And so she is The "Accidental Mermaid".
The music came together toward the end of production when I said, "Doesn't Kevin MacLeod have a Mermaid song???" and he did.....gave the thing a whole different feeling. Before that I was using something completely different and very 'Dan-O' because Dan-O did it. Good for something else, most certainly I have some ideas already who to pair it with. ;) The Dan-O song added some pep and an island feel behind the snow. Apparently it's possible to do that. :) who knew?
anyways, I really like it and I hope it transports you somewhere really, Really Lovely.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
How I got the leaf impressions on the Love makes dogs happy page
I boiled them in Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda and water until they got all soft and smooshy. Then I carefully pulled some out and laid them flat on my journal page and closed the book, squashing down on the top with my hands. And wah-lah, when I opened it up, there was a colorful, ghostly picture of a leaf that once was.
These were green leaves I used too btw, but perhaps because it was late in the season a reddish color came out of them. ?? As soon as the trees get leaves this year, I'm gonna experiment with the spring leaves. What color do you think they'll leave (ha)? This one was altered by the watercolor I used.
Try all different kinds of leaves, all different kinds of paper. Use your art journal or just press it between two sheets. Use the same leaf multiple times.
Originally I was making leaf skeletons - you boil them in the same stuff and then carefully remove the flesh with a brush in clean water until it 'leaves' just the skeletal structure. I think there's a link about that on my pinterest board under Art Journalling. Only certain leaves work for this.
But for the impressions, I think they all worked. I even got some bamboo leaves from my artist friend, Addison.
~Happy experimenting~
Ps: Ever make scrambled eggs for a raccoon? Today, I did. I went outside to feed the birds and heard a noise under the steps I just came from and saw a terrified raccoon.
Poor baby. I'm glad they get scared and hide their faces thinking we can't see them anymore because I had to walk up those steps it was hiding right under to get back inside to call Deb Raccoon, as we call her, and ask her what to do. She said it's probably just disoriented from hibernating and to make it a scrambled egg trail back to the woods. I did. I'm still waiting to see what happens. It looks drunk the poor thing. Deb Raccoon will take care of it if it needs help. Thank you God for people like Deb Raccoon who care enough to help wild animals and people like me who are surrounded by them. :) It's hour 4 of raccoon watch........
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Competitive barista-ing is a spectator sport. In addition to four judges seated at a high bar directly in front of the competing baristas, there was a boisterous, roaming audience at the 2013 Northeast Regional Barista Championship last week. Over three days at Attic Studios, an airy industrial loft space in Long Island City, each of the 24 competitors made a cup of espresso, a six-ounce cappuccino, and a signature beverage for each of the judges — who were looking for balanced, flavorful espresso drinks and smooth pours of steamed milk in elaborate designs.
Sam Lewontin, who runs Everyman Espresso (named best espresso bar by the Village Voice last year), won the championship's title with an espresso that evoked the complexity of bourbon and a signature beverage of that same espresso with date and ginger syrups, a malic acid solution, and a rub of fresh ginger.
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The dapper Logan Demmy from One Line Coffee in Columbus, Ohio, looked nouveau Brooklyn in a little gray vest and slicked hair, and riffed on a caffeinated Manhattan with cherry juice, ginger, and wormwood.
Even though she could have cracked open a beer, Anne Cooper of Dallis Bros. in Queens hopped her own mash of grapes and citrus in homage to Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA to pair with espresso.
To the average coffee drinker, the eccentricities of the championships can be overwhelming, but the coffee-obsessed crowd couldn't get enough of Lanny Huang from Gimme! Coffee, artfully mixing decaf espresso and lime with tonic. And when Daniel Shannon of Fonté played the Star Wars theme as he fused an ice-cream float and an affogato to create "The Trilogy," he was showing off with exactly the kind of panache that judges expected from the competitors' 15-minute routines.
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Vintage Notes The "Miracle March" of 1991 brought 17 inches of rain to the Napa Valley, alleviating 5 years of drought conditions that had reduced the water table to dangerously low levels. The effect of so much rainfall on the grape was dramatic. Wines remained dormant longer, bloom and set periods were delayed, and an unusually cool summer led to a late harvest.Shop Current Releases
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Staff in three supermarkets in Waterford will be able to work past 65 if they wish, following an announcement this week.
The mandatory retirement age of 65 in supermarket chain Lidl is to be removed for current and future employees.
The German discount giant has two stores in Waterford City and another in Tramore.
The company said the measure aims to "support those who would like to choose to continue working".
In a statement, Lidl said it is the first company in Ireland to make this official decision to allow workers the option to continue in their jobs past retirement. The State pension age is currently 66, although this is expected to change.
The move is in line with Government thinking, with new measures expected to incentivise workers to continue in employment after 65. It is believed that the Government is considering putting in place measures that will reward those who work beyond 65 with a top-up on their pension.
Lidl employees who wish to continue working can now opt to extend their company pension plan.
Lidl confirmed it will offer workshops for workers to show a "holistic approach" to retirement planning and encourage people to consider all aspects of their retirement.
Lidl said this will in turn allow the company to "attract more mature and life-experienced talent as well as offering more flexibility to current employees".
The measure will be introduced in the coming weeks.
Maeve McCleane, chief people officer at Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland, said the company wants to support people who want to continue working over the age of 65.
Speaking on RTÉ radio's Morning Ireland on Friday, she said it has recently been challenging to recruit staff, "right across retail and many other industries".
She explained that the retirement age decision was made partly because "the trend is that people are staying with us for longer".
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In the US, Joe Biden's administration sees China's digital yuan as a threat
In the US, President Joe Biden's administration is reportedly concerned about the long-term effects of the prospect of China's digital yuan, which is in the testing stages and will be implemented in 2022, over the status of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency.
In the US, government officials have given their research more intensity to better understand the possible threats posed by China's initiative, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources.
Officials at the U.S. Treasury, State Department, Pentagon and National Security Council are not affected by the short-term effects of a digital yuan or China's digital currency electronic payment (DCEP) system on the dollar, but long-term threats to the U.S. global reserve currency status are a major concern. According to the report, officials have begun work to understand how to distribute the digital yuan and whether it works on trade sanctions.
Since last year, China has begun experimenting with digital yuan at payment points in major cities and in many areas of social life, and according to local officials, they are known to have come a long way in this regard. China plans to get rid of cash altogether and switch to the digital yuan in 2022.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, on the other hand, said that they were not in a hurry about the digital dollar, but continued to work.
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Interviewing Children in CPS Investigations
Part of a CPS investigation often includes interviewing the child who is the subject of the potential abuse.
The agency responsible for assessing or investigating reports of child maltreatment has the authority to interview the child, the person or persons responsible for the child's care, the alleged perpetrator, and any other person with knowledge of the abuse or neglect for the purpose of gathering the facts, assessing safety and risk to the child, and formulating a plan.
It is important to note that a parent's consent is not necessary prior to the interview of the suspected victim of child abuse. However, while not typical practice, there is no bar to having an attorney present during an interview with CPS. Some counties requires that an Assistant County Attorney also be present during the investigative or assessment interview if a parent, for example, has his/her own attorney present.
Failure to cooperate with the interview process can impact the result of the investigation or assessment.
For example, when a mother was provided an opportunity to meet with a social worker for a face-to-face interview but the mother's attorney canceled the appointment, the CPS social worker made a determination that the son had been maltreated (based on the rest of her investigation minus the interview). There the CPS social worker satisfied any statutory requirement to provide the mother with opportunity to make a statement prior to making the determination that the son was maltreated.
If you are involved with a CPS investigation, here is what a family law attorney can potentially assist you with:
- Understanding and explaining the legal process and practical risks
- Considering whether to involve juvenile law attorney or criminal defense attorney
- Assessing and advising on how to interact with investigators and/or professionals involved
- Accompanying clients to interviews or explaining processes to clients prior to interview;
- Advising as to potential risks/benefits of CPS involvement, services, and timelines involved if:
- Maltreatment is determined and there is an appeal
- Child is removed from home on 72 hour hold or per EPC hearing in juvenile court; or
- CHIPS case is filed
- Advocate for voluntary access of community support services or for services CPS can provide to support family and/or prevent an out of home placement.


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As someone who has been covering the auto industry for many years, I am pretty familiar with the weaknesses of each car brand in our market--areas that could use some improvement (or at least some image-polishing). In the case of Ford Philippines, I would say it's in the after-sales service department that the American automaker should really focus on. The products are great. The marketing is superb. They just need to roll up their sleeves and work where it matters most: the service bay area.
I don't know if this is also the case in the United States--Ford's home market, of course--but it looks like the Dearborn-based company now wants to start highlighting the quality of its service. And I know this because Ford has just announced that celebrity Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will now be the brand ambassador of its after-sales service. As such, Johnson will figure prominently in Ford's new advertising campaign, called "The Specialists at Ford." His new job designation is "Spokesman of Service."
According to a press statement: "The Specialists at Ford are an elite crew of Ford technicians led by Johnson. This dedicated team has all of the training, diagnostic tools and Motorcraft parts that make servicing your vehicle at your local Ford dealership the right decision." Motorcraft is the car-parts brand of Ford.
Johnson confirmed the news by posting the following on Instagram (in italics):
BIG NEWS: Excited to be in partnership with @FORD as their official #SpokesmanOfService. I currently own three FORD trucks, but my relationship with them began when I was 15yrs old and bought a classic blue '77 Thunderbird as my first car for $40 bucks (true story). I didn't even have money to put gas in it, but it was all mine and I've been a FORD man ever since. Representing their Service Department and the hardworking FORD individuals committed to taking care of their customers echoes one of my core enterprise beliefs, "Always take care of the audience" and whether it's in a movie theater or behind the wheel, taking care of the people is what matters most.
Spoken like a true, um, spokesman.
So, who wants the oil of his Everest changed by The Rock?


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