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Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1990, the China and Saudi Arabia relations have seen sustained and rapid development. The bilateral relations have been elevated to the comprehensive strategic partnership, said Chinese Ambassador Li Huaxin while stressing the significance of the bilateral relations in an interview with Saudi Gazette.
"At present, in the face of profound changes in the world's political and economic structure, the strategic and comprehensive nature of the relations between China and Saudi Arabia has become more prominent. Both sides support the establishment of a new type of international relations centering on win-win cooperation and both adhere to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. Both sides call for guiding economic globalization to develop towards a more inclusive, mutually beneficial and fair direction."
The Chinese envoy spoke on a wide range of issues, including the harmony and integration between the Chinese vision 'Belt & Road Initiative' and Saudi Vision 2030, while stressing the willingness to support Saudi Arabia to realize 'Vision 2030' and to be the worldwide cooperation partner for the diversification of Saudi Arabia's economy. Here are the excerpts:
Saudi Gazette: Saudi-Chinese relations started in 1990. Despite the short period of relations, the Saudi-Chinese ties have seen a great and rapid development towards further cooperation and mutual understanding at all Levels. Mr. Ambassador, how would you describe these relations? And what are the most important stages of the relations? And what do you think is the reason behind this convergence between the two sides?
LH: Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1990, the relations between China and Saudi Arabia have seen sustained and rapid development. The bilateral relations have been elevated to the comprehensive strategic partnership. With the political mutual trust between the two sides increasingly strengthened, the two sides supported each other on issues involving each side's core interests and major concerns. The deepening of practical cooperation has taken the bilateral cooperation to the forefront of China's cooperation with other Middle Eastern countries in many areas. At present, in the face of profound changes in the world's political and economic structure, the strategic and comprehensive nature of the relations between China and Saudi Arabia has become more prominent. Both sides support the establishment of a new type of international relations centering on win-win cooperation and both adhere to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. Both sides call for guiding economic globalization to develop towards a more inclusive, mutually beneficial and fair direction, advocate that a country's transformation and upgrading could be accelerated through the development of connectivity and international capacity cooperation, and commit to resolving global and regional hot issues through negotiation and dialogue.
The development of the relations between China and Saudi Arabia is inseparable from the support and guidance of the leaders of the two states. In January 2016, President Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia and the two countries established a comprehensive strategic partnership and decided to establish a High-Level Joint Committee of China and Saudi Arabia to push bilateral relations into a new stage of rapid development. In August, then Crown Prince Muhammad visited China and held the first meeting of China-Saudi Arabia "High-Level Committee" and attended the G20 Hangzhou Summit. In March 2017, King Salman visited China, which further promoted the alignment of development strategies of the two countries and deepened the practical cooperation under the "Belt and Road" framework. In August, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of China visited Saudi Arabia and held the second meeting of "High-Level Committee" with Crown Prince Muhammad, which have brought the practical cooperation in various fields to a new Level. The leaders of the two states have established close working relationships and profound personal friendship. With the top leaders' concerns and promotion as well as the joint efforts of various departments of both states, the bilateral relations have continuously moving forward.
SG: Let's have a little talk about the recent visits of the Chinese president to Saudi Arabia in January 2016, and the Saudi king to the People's Republic of China in March 2017. There was a warm welcome on both sides. The Chinese president's visit saw the transformation of the relations from strategic cooperation to comprehensive strategic partnership. The Saudi King's visit saw the activation of this partnership through signing cooperation agreements worth $65 billion between the two states. Mr. Ambassador, how do you see these visits and their reflections on the relations between the two sides?
LH: In January 2016, President Xi Jinping made a historic visit to Saudi Arabia, which was the first stop of his visit that year and also the first Middle East country President Xi visited after he was elected the president. During the visit, the two heads of state announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership and decided to establish a High-Level Committee between China and Saudi Arabia, which charted the course for the bilateral relations in the future and led bilateral practical cooperation to a higher level. In March 2017, King Salman paid a state visit to China, a visit again after 11 years since his last visit to China as well as his third visit to China. His visit was of great significance to enhance friendship between the leaders of the two countries, consolidate strategic trust between China and Saudi Arabia and promote practical cooperation in various fields. During this visit, the leaders of the two countries witnessed the signing of a series of cooperation documents in many fields, including capacity, trade, space, new energy and education, and the two sides also jointly organized a series of cultural and economic activities. The new round of interaction between the highest leaders of the two countries opened a new era of comprehensive and rapid development of China-Saudi Arabia relations, and also sent a positive signal to the international community that the two sides would strengthen strategic cooperation, deepen the alignment of development, promote regional peace and build a community with a shared future for mankind.
SG: Trade is the most important aspect of our relations; would you tell us about the volume of the Chinese-Saudi trade cooperation in numbers?
LH: Since 2013, China has been Saudi Arabia's largest trading partner, and Saudi Arabia has been China's largest trading partner in Western Asia and Africa. From 2000 to 2015, Saudi Arabia was the largest crude oil supplier to China. In 2017, the total amount of trade between China and Saudi Arabia reached $49.984 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 22%, of which China exported $18.20 billion to Saudi Arabia and imported $31.7 billion. In 2017, China imported 5,218.12 tons of crude oil from Saudi Arabia, up by 2.31% compared to the previous year, accounting for 12.44% of China's total crude oil imports, with a value of $205.11 billion, a year-on-year growth of 31.74%. In 2017, China invested $88.79 million in Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia invested $150 million in China.
SG: In light of the current economic trend, the People's Republic of China is keen to implement the 'Belt & Road Initiative', while Saudi Arabia is eager to implement the Saudi 'Vision 2030'. In general, how does China perceive the Saudi 'Vision 2030'? Is there a possibility of harmony and integration between the two visions with respect to increasing cooperation in energy, finance, production capacity, and infrastructure?
LH: 'Vision 2030' is the guiding principle for Saudi Arabia to push forward the economic transition and comprehensive development, which focuses on the non-oil economy to improve the vitality of economic development. Since the inauguration of Saudi 'Vision 2030', Saudi Arabia has made new achievements in reform and development across many fields, which China appreciates. China is willing to support Saudi Arabia to realize 'Vision 2030' and to be the worldwide cooperation partner for the diversification of Saudi Arabia's economy. China also appreciates Saudi Arabia's active participation in the construction of the 'Belt & Road Initiative', and welcomes Saudi Arabia to be the worldwide cooperation partner in the co-construction of the 'Belt & Road Initiative'. During President Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia in January 2016, the two countries signed the cooperation agreement to construct the 'Belt & Road Initiative' together. Both sides are making decision to sign an implementation plan to integrate 'Vision 2030' and the 'Belt & Road Initiative' and both sides agreed to build a series of package deal cooperation mechanisms in the energy field. At present, Saudi Arabia has been striving to develop its industry and push forward the industry development in nuclear energy, renewable energy, science and technologies and investment to build Saudi Arabia into a regional trade and logistics center. China is competitive and experienced in many fields in which Saudi Arabia is interested. Both sides have complementary advantages and huge potential in cooperation. It is believed that the cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia will stride to a new stage with more vitality,more sustainability and more results. The achievements of integrating the 'Belt & Road Initiative' and 'Vision 2030' will benefit both countries and lead the regional cooperation.
SG: On Aug. 30, 2016, Chinese-Saudi High-Level Joint Committee was founded and headed by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman and Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli. The committee held its first meeting in China where 17 agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed in economic, trade, and development programs. How would you evaluate this committee? And how do you think this committee will push the comprehensive strategic partnership forward?
LH: In January 2016 the two heads of state decided to establish China-Saudi Arabia High-Level Joint Committee. Since then the Committee has held two meetings respectively in Beijing, China and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The mission of the Committee is to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, to coordinate and promote cooperation in various fields for both sides. In August 2016,the first meeting of the Committee was held in Beijing, during which Zhang Gaoli and Prince Muhammad signed an agreement on forming Chinese-Saudi High-Level Joint Committee between the government of the People's Republic of China and the government of Saudi Arabia and a minutes of Chinese-Saudi High-Level Joint Committee's first session between China and Saudi Arabia, and witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents in politics, energy, finance, investment, real estate, water resource, quality testing, science and technologies and cultural exchanges. In August 2017, the second meeting of the Committee was held in Jeddah. Both parties agreed that the first Committee has achieved remarkable results, in which the key projects were advanced smoothly. The two sides signed a list of key projects for production capacity and investment cooperation, of which 30 projects were identified. The bilateral trade has developed well and the people-to-people and cultural exchanges have been deeply rooted in people's hearts. Related cooperation has been deeply favored by the people of both countries. The two sides have signed the minutes of the meeting and witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in the fields of investment, trade, energy, postal services, communications and media. In the next stage, the Committee will commit to strengthening the alignment of development strategies of the two countries, promoting practical cooperation, intensifying people-to-people and cultural exchanges, advancing mutual benefit and win-win results, and building a new pattern of all-dimensional cooperation in China and Saudi Arabia, so as to continuously enrich the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia
SG: The "Two Sessions" held recently in China have aroused the attention of the world. What new figures and highlights in respect of China's economy are included in Premier Li Keqiang's Report on the Work of the Government?
LH: Over the past five years, the Chinese government has focused on developing new and better approaches to macro regulation, kept major indicators within an appropriate range, and achieved stable, positive economic performance. China's gross domestic product (GDP) has risen from 54 trillion to 82.7 trillion yuan (approximately $13.16 trillion), registering average annual growth of 7.1 percent; and its share in the global economy has grown to roughly 15 percent up from 11.4 percent. China's contribution to global growth has exceeded 30 percent. A number of 68 million of poverty population has been decreased and the poverty incidence dropped from 10.2% to 3.1%. In the year just passed, GDP grew 6.9 percent and personal income rose 7.3 percent. Around 13.51 million new urban jobs were created, and the jobless rate was the lowest in recent years. The state of play in the economy was good, with growth and quality, structural improvement, and performance each reinforcing the other.
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This Saturday marks International Women's Day. This year's theme is inspiring change. If you're new to reading or a follower for a while, you know that change and women are two of my favorite subjects, with a dash of inspiration!
I love celebrating women everyday…and the many men that support them.
Yesterday, a little Oscar inspiration drove me to write about dreamers and the dreams they are making come true in their own lives.
Tomorrow, you'll meet Marci Fair. She's a new author, successful real estate executive, wife and mom of four in Atlanta. Her new book out is called TILT: 7 Solutions To Be A Guilt-Free Working Mom. It's this month's feature in the book club. If you have
a daughter, sister, wife, or mother, anyone can appreciate this book. My mom is visiting this week and she's already ahead of me on our reading! Marci's message is simple and inspires working moms to change our mindset with a simple message: Memories are better than balance. I hope you'll participate this week in the conversation. One lucky person is going to get a copy of her book, compliments of me!
Thursday, two other remarkable women, Jillian Levin and Ashley Blalock and I will be mingling with Amir Taghi. Amir is a 17-year-old budding fashion designer in Houston who studied alongside Oscar de la Renta last summer. We recently stopped into his Tanglewood shop for a visit to see his latest designs and talk fashion. Amir says women's fashion is all about change. On Thursday afternoon we'll be at Amir's tailor shop where I'm having a gown made for Mother's Day in May. Stay plugged into via the Facebook page or via Twitter to catch in on the conversation.
Friday, I'm hosting the first Ladies Who Never Whine. Born out of the Ladies Who Never Lunch, this simple get together is about inspiring women to think differently about networking and creating space to unwind, connect and have fun, with no agenda except to create human connections.
Lastly my friends at Kronos and Xplane created this video (also shown below) in honor of International Women's Day (March 8th). The purpose of this video is to provide viewers with a look at several interesting facts and statistics about the changes and developments that have impacted women in the workforce.
Happy IWD and join the #womensday conversation on Twitter.

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I can't believe another year flown by and it is time to sew another birthday dress. This year the little one requested a Wonder Woman party, to the surprise of no one who knows her. Every other day she wants to dress up as "Woman Woman".
Since Wonder Woman is not the easiest princess to find in store in party paraphernalia, dolls or even clothes (shout out to Cotton On Kids for their awesome little girl Wonder Woman tee), we usually go for a homemade blue tutu, red tee and crown. She even has a cape. But for her party I made her an simple A-line dress that will be perfect for every day dress up. I'm a bit of a sucker for a kid in costume.
Originally I cut out a colour-blocked version A of McCalls 4006, but it was a total potato sack on my tall, thin almost-3-year-old and not at all what I imagined. At the last minute I found a free pattern here by Climbing the Willow (thank you for the facings) in a similar style, but better cut. I cut it out of the existing dress without compromising the placement of the already finished felt applique. Phew. Much, much better.
Since I finished it she has worn it jumping on a trampoline, scootering, playing soccer, climbing, sliding, shooting water pistols and it has been comfortable the whole time. Win win.
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Powerset concentrates on natural language processing (NLP) to search the web, meaning that the search engine uses whole phrases rather than just keywords, making it easier to get the results required. The site currently uses natural language queries to search Wikipedia. Powerset's real strength is the way it indexes web pages: pages are analyzed according to semantics, or the meanings of words and of the relationships between them; similar words; and categories to find better results.
VentureBeat discusses how Powerset's results focus not only on web pages but also portions of these pages which may be relevant to the query, and Don Dodge explains how the technology works and what its implications are.
Powerset's technology is about understanding the meaning of the content the user is looking for rather than just the keyword-based search query.Powerset was acquired by Microsoft on July 1, 2008 in an attempt to improve the software giant's search market share.
Rumors indicate that Microsoft paid over $100 million, but neither party has disclosed any numbers. TechCrunch reports that Google was not interested in acquiring the company.
Powerset was founded in late 2006 by Dr. Barney Pell and Gian Lorenzo Thione. In November 2006, it raised $12.5 million in financing from Foundation Capital, The Founders Fund, Paperboy Ventures and angel investors. It also had debt of $8 million, bringing its total to $20.5 million. The site was launched in June 2007 and is currently only focused on Wikipedia searches. Powerset is based in San Francisco and will continue to operate from there.
Compete reports that the people count for May 2008 was around 200,000, a sharp jump from less than 25,000 the previous month.The potential for Powerset to outdo Google under Microsoft exists, but is a mammoth task and the company still has a lot of work to do. For Microsoft, the smartest strategy would be to apply Powerset to various vertical search problems. Unconstrained Semantic Search is very difficult to implement. You can read my piece on this subject, Web 3.0 and the Semantic Web, to catch up on the details.
This segment is a part in the series : Deal Radar 2008
[…] attention to the verticalization opportunity and not merely buying online space to experiment. They also announced the acquisition of semantic search engine Powerset, which I hope they will apply to gaining ground in vertical search. Unconstrained Semantic Search is […]


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Date: May 19, 2017
NEW YORK, NY (May 19, 2017)— Today, on Endangered Species Day, the National Geographic Society and members ofthe Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), will launch a groundbreaking OOH campaign driven by user generated content and featuring a range of animals at risk shared via the hashtag #SaveTogether. Organized by OAAA, the extensive campaign launches on digital billboards across Times Square and other major U.S. cities today, and continues throughout the summer across a range of billboards and other OOH formats donated by OAAA members from across the country.
The campaign kicks off at Noon with an hour-long digital billboard takeover and interactive experience in Times Square. Members of the public are encouraged to look for National Geographic Photo Ark posters, snap a selfie with the endangered animal, and share via Instagram or Twitter using #SaveTogether. Participants are quickly rewarded with their moment of fame as their image is published on iconic digital billboards.
The digital OOH activity is driven by OpenLoop, the real-time campaign management and distribution platform donated by ad tech specialist, QDOT. Meanwhile, dozens of other Times Square billboards will feature video and stills of animals from the Photo Ark spanning the city's digital amphitheater before disappearing in a symbolic execution underlying the importance of helping to save these species while there's still time.
"The OOH industry annually donates more than $500 million in media space to support public service efforts," said OAAA President & CEO Nancy Fletcher. "With its proven ability to amplify social and digital media, engage audiences, and ignite change, OOH is the prefect medium to build awareness around the #SaveTogether campaign."
Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. are among some of the major markets that will also participate in the Endangered Species Day launch of the #SaveTogether campaign through local digital OOH activations. Across the county, more than 45,000 digital OOH screens will feature Photo Ark images.
"Digital OOH is the perfect medium to amplify National Geographic's social media campaign, extending the reach and impact of their digital strategy to millions of people across the U.S.," said Ben Putland, MD of DQOT. "This rich and timely interactive execution helps to engage audiences today and throughout the duration of the campaign."
After May 19, the campaign will expand throughout the U.S. where Photo Ark animals will be featured on printed and digital billboards, bus shelters, airport dioramas, mall kiosks and other OOH formats.
Learn more and donate at PhotoArk.org and join the conversation on social media with #SaveTogether.
The #SaveTogether campaign is the latest example of the OOH industry donating time and space for the public good. OAAA member companies and the Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education (FOARE) contributed resources to help bring the #SaveTogether campaign to the American public including, Adams + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, Ashby St. Outdoor, Barnes Outdoor, Barrett Outdoor, Besko Media, Bing Outdoor, Boardworks, Branded Cities, Catalyst Outdoor, City Outdoor, Circle Graphics, Clear Channel Outdoor, Cleveland Outdoor, DDI Media, Durden Outdoor, EYE Media, Greensigns, Illuminate Mobile, Intersection, Interstate, JCDecaux, Lamar Advertising Company, Meadow Outdoor, Mile High Outdoor, National CineMedia, Norton Outdoor, Oliver Outdoor, OUTFRONT Media, Park Outdoor, Porter Outdoor, Reagan Outdoor Advertising, Signal Outdoor, Standard Vision, Steen Outdoor, StreetBlimps, Total Outdoor, Stott Outdoor, Vector Media, YESCO, and Zoom.
About the National Geographic Photo Ark
Founded by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, the Photo Ark aims to document every species currently living in the world's zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire action through education, and help save wildlife by supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts. Sartore has photographed more than 6,500 species so far on his quest to create the National Geographic Photo Ark. Once completed, the Photo Ark will serve as an important record of each animal's existence and a powerful testament to the importance of saving species.
The goal of the #SaveTogether campaign is to move people to support the Photo Ark and projects working to help save species. Twenty-five animals from the Photo Ark will be featured in the OOH campaign, including the Florida panther, the Saint Vincent Amazon parrot, the Golden Snub-nosed monkey and the Malayan tiger, of which there are only an estimated 340 left in the wild.
About the National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a leading nonprofit that invests in bold people and transformative ideas in the fields of exploration, scientific research, storytelling and education. We support educators to ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global understanding. We aspire to create a community of change, advancing key insights about our planet and probing some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. Our goal is measurable impact: furthering exploration and educating people around the world to inspire solutions for the greater good. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.org.
About OAAA
OAAA is the national trade association for the out of home (OOH) advertising industry. Founded in 1891, the association represents more than 90 percent of the US OOH industry based on revenues. OAAA is dedicated to leading and uniting a responsible OOH industry committed to serving advertisers, consumers, and communities. The OOH industry generates $7.6 billion annually in ad revenues and donates more than $500 million in space each year. For more information, please visit www.oaaa.org.


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They taghe my blord pressure. They taghe my blord. They taghe my pee eef
Meanwhile. Where the forgh ees weenthair? Las' time thees year I was een igloo.
*Hombre. My ved wrode to me arn Fazeboogh (ees my Frien'!) - I yam een trouble:
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As much as I enjoy reading your blog posts, please try to find some time to pull yourself away from typing (pawing?) to have a recheck. I don't like that you are always thirsty and we need to check your typhus and your keedney levels to make sure that you are on your right dose of medications. Make the Smoothman take you in if the Wooman is still away.
I'm sorry to nag. It's because I love."
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Employee engagement is certainly a hot topic in companies these days, having a direct effect as it does on organizational success, employee retention and the bottom line. Unfortunately, I still see and hear too many instances of employees "checking out†and disengaging from work. The most common thread I see? Disengaged leadership, especially at the level of front line managers or project/team leads. People tend to disengage when they have disengaged leadership. After all, it is hard to stay excited about work when your supervisor or team lead doesn't appear excited about the work, doesn't seem to care about you, or shows no inclination to improve.
I once worked for someone who frequently told his team that "Happiness is a warm charge code.†Translated this means, "I don't really care if what we are doing has any value whatsoever, as long as I'm paid and can make my mortgage payment.†It was really hard to stay excited about working there and when the opportunity to go somewhere else came along I took it.
Leaders appear disengaged for a variety of reasons. Some, like the individual I worked for, really are disengaged. Others are engaged in the work, but don't know how to be engaged leaders. Either they haven't learned how, or are too busy trying to keep their head above water to realize how their actions appear to the team. The latter is especially true for new front line leaders. Often they were given leadership positions because of star performance as an individual contributor. They may also still be responsible for work as an individual contributor with leadership duties added on. The tendency then is to focus on what they know best and not realize that their leadership role is equally if not more important.
How to be an engaged leader? Think UP, DOWN, and ON.
Engagement UP the chain. Know where you fit in the big picture. How does your team or unit affect the overall mission of the company? Do you have a clear vision of where you need to take your team to support that mission? How does your team interact with other units in the company? Are you competing for resources? Are there interdependencies? Do others depend on you? Are the demands being placed on your team reasonable? Do you find yourself complaining about other units or actively working to build positive relationships? Your team expects you to take care of that "stuff†so they can do their jobs. They also want to know that you have their backs or to run interference when necessary.
Engagement DOWN the chain. Remember the adage that folks don't care what you know, they want to know that you care. You need to make it a leadership priority to engage with your team, making individual connections on a frequent and consistent basis. Recognition, appreciation, and feedback need to become natural and expected. Being consistent and fair is a must. If you haven't published your personal leadership philosophy, doing so is a great start.
Own your leadership role and make it a priority. Yes, we all get busy doing "the jobâ€, but you need to find ways to thread leadership into every aspect of that work. As tempting as it is to want to be "part of the gang†you must remember that your words and actions have a greater effect because of your position. Others will emulate and mirror what you say and do. This creates additional responsibility that you must bear. If you are a cynic, your team will tend to be as well. Maintain a positive manner, and your team has a better chance of staying positive as well. Instill a culture of accountability both in yourself and your team. Ensure your team knows how they fit into the larger picture.
Engagement ON the chain. Realize that the skills that first got you into a leadership position, while important, are different than the skills you need to be a successful leader. Leadership does not come naturally for most people. John F. Kennedy famously said, "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.†Make a commitment to learn and improve your leadership abilities.
Honestly seek feedback both up and down the chain on your performance as a leader. Find the areas you do well and leverage them to greater impact. Discover your weaknesses and seek ways to overcome or improve. Don't worry that those you lead will think that you are less than perfect. You should be more worried that they have the impression that YOU think you are perfect! We trust those that are aware of their own limitations. We distrust fakes that put on airs or who refuse to see their own shortcomings.
Being an engaged leader requires a commitment of us to care about something other than ourselves. We need to care about those we work for, those who work for us, and how we can be the best leader that we can be.


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2015 Honda Civic
2015 Honda Civic are some of the most popular compact cars sold in From the first moment the car has reflected its time – and the last iteration of the 2015 Honda Civic received a number of updates the last two years to keep to the market. While the base car is now in its fourth year which is in the exhibition halls is really only in its third year after the upgrade quickly and fairly radical cheap dark with 2015 Honda Civic redesign features.
2015 Honda Civic Interior
For it was cool style 2015 Honda Civic the interior was much nicer isolation and characteristics of additional noise is introduced and the suspension was readjusted for comfort. And the 2015 Honda Civic has recovered smartly – but buyers seemed so disappointed by the model as professional reviewers. For 2015 Honda Civic takes place almost entirely unchanged after system updates infotainment-molding than last year. Outside the 2015 Honda Civic still reads like a Honda but now has a number of design touches from the current model according biggest and very handsome. So Ronta 2015 Honda Civic now mimics face from the grill black honeycomb mesh to the new open mouth lower bumper. Fog lights integrated into models of high line and cornering lamps new transparent lens – plus a chrome bar on the back and a design of the rear bumper that mimics the new Accord – inside the dress is still a four-door sedan with heavily raked front and rear glass on the inside the two-tier instrument panel remains coward but most of the finishes and surfaces passed – now adding requisite soft touch vinyl to where your hands and elbows are frequent contact. The front seats are comfortable although the rear seat passengers can find both the head and shoulder room really cramped.
2015 Honda Civic Performance
2015 Honda Civic That increased refinement moved to the experience of driving and riding well with a more pleasant cabin experience a number of changes under the skin more high-strength steel rigid lateral pillars and thicker glass for both the windshield and front side windows. Soundproofing the doors floor dash and rear tray – and it worked. At idle you may need to check the tachometer to see if the engine is actually running. Once in place the rolling noise is significantly muted and there is even a subtle effect of the materials panel soft touch that seems quieter cabin. Since last year Honda withdrew its five-speed automatic transmission aging replacing a continuously variable transmission CVT for better fuel economy. Combined with an updated four-cylinder engine of 140 horsepower with a gearbox five-speed manual is offered only on certain trim levels. Increased fuel economy is real basic Civic with CVT is now a power of 33 mpg combined – or 35 mpg if you specify the Civic HF which uses some aerodynamic improvements different gears tires and low rolling resistance to squeeze every last mile out of a gallon. That's before you get to the Civic Hybrid model one of the most expensive of all civic but its smooth delivery of the hybrid classification combined to hit 45 mpg which is not far from what we have achieved in testing real world . Then Honda Civic 2015 model with a four-cylinder engine 201 horsepower 2.4-liter comes only with a manual gearbox with six speeds. For all your 2015 Honda Civic are to be disappointed too light – rare for a small car – too fast. Improvements in suspension gave him a good ride firm and resolute however and the brakes work well despite the occasional pedal feel spongy 2015 Honda Civic.
2015 Honda Civic Safety
2015 Honda Civic safety is one of the biggest selling points for and the model was named Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute + for Highway Safety IIHS . This means that earned the highest rating of good not only for evidence of long-standing but the new small overlap test barrier has soared to a number of new vehicles lately. A rear view camera is standard and therefore are Forward Collision Warning Systems Warning and Lane-Departure. All 2015 Honda Civic comes standard with the usual power windows mirrors and insurance but also have the matching Bluetooth on all models of phone calls hands free connectivity and streaming audio. There are also text messages read and Pandora internet radio integration. While Honda has improved its navigation system and added a data service of real-time traffic subscription-free FM we are not big fans of Honda's system – is much less intuitive and pleasant to use than the very good base 160-watt audio system 2015 Honda Civic.


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Office lunch delivery startup Peach reaches profitability in 3 cities, expands service to Dallas – GeekWire
Sprig, SpoonRocket, and Maple went out of business. Munchery laid off staff and recapitalized. Postmates is struggling to turn a profit.
Peach, meanwhile, is turning out to be an exception in the world of food delivery.
More than three years after launching, the Seattle lunch delivery startup has dialed in its business model and is now profitable in all three of its markets: Seattle, San Diego, and Boston. Today the 55-person company announced plans for expansion in Dallas next month, and will launch in four or five additional cities next year.
Peach has differentiated itself from the plethora of food delivery startups that collectively raised more than $6 billion across 300-plus deals from 2014 to 2016, according to CBInsights.
The company focuses on delivering multiple lunch orders to office buildings. More than 400 restaurants and 1,300 companies are currently on the platform across three markets.
Each morning, Peach sends a text message to members with a link for that day's selected dishes, which rotate daily from various restaurants and range from $10 to $14 on average, including taxes and fees. Customers have 90 minutes to place an order by responding with a "yes" text, and the food shows up about an hour later at their office. You can also order via the Peach website.
It's a simple process that lets customers order lunch in the same way they'd text a friend. It's also efficient for drivers, who can deliver multiple meals to the same location, instead of a single order to one customer. The cost of delivery is distributed among multiple customers, rather than just one.
This technology-powered model lets Peach keep food prices affordable for customers while paying drivers a reasonable wage. Peach co-founder and CEO Nishant Singh said the company now has margins around 20 percent on each order, which he said is unheard of for today's food delivery services.
"The reason is because of our model," he told GeekWire. "We aggregate the demand."
Peach also helps restaurants generate business even before they open their doors to walk-in customers. Singh said one restaurant in Seattle was getting so many lunch orders from Peach that it expanded its kitchen for an assembly line.
The Peach model also helps restaurants be efficient with preparation since the service only gives customers one or two options to pick from.
"We've made a manufacturing line for mom-and-pop restaurants," Singh noted.
Singh is an ex-Amazon engineer who co-founded Peach with his former colleagues, Denis Bellavance and Chenyu Wang. He said their time at Amazon helped teach the co-founders about maximizing efficiency.
"One thing we totally accept is that because of our Amazon training, we have a leg up compared to the other delivery services," Singh said.
But the CEO added that Peach has developed its own innovative strategies for delivery, particularly for lunch orders delivered in bulk that need to stay hot until reaching the customer's desk.
"We get it now," Singh said. "We understand it now, inside and out."
The Amazon connection is even more noteworthy given that the Seattle-based tech giant launched its own office lunch delivery service in Seattle more than a year ago called Daily Dish, which GeekWire tested.
An Amazon spokesperson confirmed that Daily Dish is still available in Seattle, but it doesn't seem to be available in other cities, according to Amazon's website. Amazon has several other food-related businesses, ranging from its restaurant delivery arm to its recent $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods.
Amazon and Peach are just two of countless companies, ranging from scrappy startups to well-funded tech giants, that are trying to build businesses around food delivery — both with ready-to-eat meals, and groceries. There was a rush of investment in this category in the early 2010s, but many companies haven't found success with the business model.
CBInsights this week noted that "activity in the space has begun to cool." Here's a timeline it created that shows U.S. food delivery startups when they first raised funding, and subsequent mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, or shutdowns.
While many companies have either closed or merged, others have found success. For example, food delivery giant Grubhub reported $867 million in sales last quarter, up 18 percent from a year ago. Uber said last month that its UberEats business is profitable in 27 of 108 cities; it is also expanding its partnership with McDonald's. Domino's saw profit increase nearly 20 percent in the most recent quarter and is investing in delivery technology like self-driving cars and voice ordering.
Clearly there is still opportunity with better technology and consumers making more purchases on their smartphone. Last year McKinsey reported that the global food delivery market was $1 billion, or 1 percent of the total food market.
After tweaking its model for nearly four years, it seems Peach may be one of the early winners, which is impressive given that the startup isn't working with a huge pool of cash. The company, one of the "Seattle 10" startups from 2015, has raised $10.75 million to date from investors like Madrona Venture Group, Maveron, and Vulcan Capital. It also offers corporate catering services and "Peach Perks," which lets companies subsidize lunch for their employees — Uber, Convoy, and others use this in Seattle.


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William Adams PALMER, Congress, VT (1781-1860)
Senate Years of Service:1818-1825
Party:Democratic Republican; Adams-Clay Republican
PALMER, William Adams, a Senator from Vermont; born in Hebron, Conn., September 12, 1781; completed preparatory studies; moved to Chelsea, Vt., in 1802; studied law in Hebron and Chelsea; admitted to the bar and commenced practice in various towns in Vermont; elected probate judge for Caledonia County 1807-1808, 1811-1817; also clerk of the court 1807-1815; member, State house of representatives 1811-1812, 1818; judge of the State supreme court 1816-1818; elected in 1818 as a Democratic Republican (later as Adams-Clay Republican) to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Fisk, as well as for the full term commencing in 1819, and served from October 20, 1818, to March 3, 1825; was not a candidate for renomination in 1824; engaged in agricultural pursuits; member, State house of representatives 1825-1826, 1829; delegate to the State constitutional conventions in 1828, 1836, and 1850; Anti-Masonic Governor of Vermont 1831-1835; member, State senate 1836-1837; died in Danville, Caledonia County, Vt., December 3, 1860; interment in Green Cemetery.
BibliographyAmerican National Biography; Dictionary of American Biography.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present


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The six-strong group of Edinburgh Liberal Democrat councillors are proposing a positive budget as an alternative to the SNP/Labour coalition's cut-laden proposal.
The City of Edinburgh Council will be deciding the capital's budget tomorrow. The SNP-Labour coalition are proposing cuts to schools, libraries and other essential services such as education, which would see;
- slashing the money available to head teachers in schools.
- removing qualified teachers from nurseries.
- ending free music tuition in our schools.
Our Council budget would halt these cuts.
Communities across Edinburgh tell us they want strong, visable and local policing in their area, which is why we're also opposing the SNP-Labour coalition cutting the entire Council budget for community policing.
Our budget would also protect library opening hours and retain professional staff, as well as fair funding for parks and greenspaces.
Lastly, Edinburgh's roads and pavements are a mess. Everywhere you look, there are potholes and crumbling surfaces. We are proposing an investment of £5million to tackle the backlog of repairs.


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I'm a twenty-something.
Translation: I'm a dabbler. My interests are scattered. I'm unfocused.
Along my journey, I've discovered some things I'm particularly good at. First there was school. And then science and math and music and writing and home designing and organizing and baking. {Not to toot my own horn or anything, ha!}
And I've also discovered some things I really suck at. Like paying attention during sports. And doing nothing and swimming and cooking breakfast so it's all ready at the same time. And telling jokes and learning new card games and keeping my cool.
But, no matter how amazing or terrible I am at whatever I do, this I know: I'll never be the best or the worst. I'll just fall somewhere in the middle.
In other words, I'm an expert in nothing.
I hope this is clear by now: I'm a Christian, through and through.
But I certainly don't claim to be an expert follower of Christ.
There's only one expert status I'll claim. I'm an expert at being me, at having questions and seeking answers, at being human.
Stop trying to be the best darn ________ this world has ever seen. Trust me, this world has seen better. Just be you, seeking Him, seeking to better yourself, only through His grace.
Never, ever, ever stop asking Him who He wants you to be.
And in the meantime, dabble your little heart out.
That which is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy ~ think about such things {Philippians 4:8}.
Park your brain in this sweet spot and, even if you're a twenty-something who's totally lacking focus, you'll be focused on what truly matters.


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Brussels sprouts. Okay, you read it…now what comes to mind after? Childhood memories of gagging down this much-hated vegetable? Images of little cabbages that make you turn up your nose in disgust? If this was your first thought, you wouldn't be alone. Many people wrinkle their noses and give the "Eww" face when Brussels sprouts are mentioned.
This little veggie is making an appearance on many restaurant menus these days. You might even call Brussels sprouts "trendy". Trendy or not—this ingredient has become one of my family's favorites. We roast them. We sauté them. We shave them into a quinoa salad. We are always looking for new ideas and recipes that include Brussels sprouts.
I recently had a Brussels sprouts appetizer that had me reminiscing of my mom's spinach salad with warm bacon vinaigrette. Tazza Kitchen roasts Brussels sprouts then adds egg crumbles, bacon, and maple vinaigrette. It was actually better than the spinach salads of my youth, but don't tell my mom. Roasting these little veggies seems to bring out a depth of flavor that I never knew they had as a kid. My favorite way to prepare them is a little olive oil, lard, or bacon drippings—add a little onion—and boom! You will be professing your love of Brussels sprouts in the first bite.
As spring approaches and our farmer's markets fill with leafy greens and the bounty of spring, I urge you to find some Brussels sprouts and try them again. You might be surprised at how much you like them. And…here is a recipe to get you started with your Brussels sprouts love affair:
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts
- 2-3 tbs. olive oil
- ½ c. red grapes
- ½ c. coarsely chopped toasted pecans
- 2-3 tsp. aged Balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. dried thyme
- Salt – to taste
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Cut Brussel sprouts into halves or quarters depending on size. Place in a bowl with the grapes, drizzle with the olive oil, and add black pepper and thyme. Stir to coat.
- Roast on a sheet pan for 20 minutes until Brussels sprouts are fork tender
- While Brussels sprouts are in the oven, toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat.
- In a serving bowl, combine roasted Brussels sprouts/grape mixture and the pecans. Add salt to taste and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.
**if grapes are small, roast Brussels sprouts for 10 minutes, then add the grapes and stir to incorporate. Continue roasting for the remaining time.


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Few things can bring a family together like a good meal.
In the spirit of hearty, happy eating this fall and winter, we're sharing select recipes from Feeding the Whole Family: Recipes for Babies, Young Children and Their Parents by Cynthia Lair.
Lair's cookbook has been a go-to for families for nearly 15 years, satisfying even the pickiest of eaters and making sure everyone leaves the table satisfied. Read on some of her delicious meal-planning ideas.
Packing a wholesome lunchbox
Here are some suggestions for caretakers who pack lunch regularly for children:
1. Include one item in the lunch box for each of the categories: vroom-vroom vegetables, giddy-up whole grain, power-on proteins and fantastic fruits.
2. Make a lunch box chart. If your child is 5 or older, let them help plan and make the chart. Children are more likely to eat the food if they have helped plan the menu. Renew the chart as the seasons change. Post your chart where the less tall can view it.
3. Though many food companies make convenient lunch foods wrapped in happy-looking packaging, remember to be discerning and read labels. Avoid foods with additives, preservatives, food coloring, cheap oils and an excess of sweeteners.
4. Rather than packing juice, tuck in a small container of fruity herbal tea if liquids need to be included. Juice does not signal a sense of fullness and metabolizes as quickly as table sugar.
5. For an earth-friendly lunch, use a cloth napkin and silverware instead of wasteful paper and plastic.
6. On days where you feel like tucking in an extra treat, add a dried flower, poem, a special rock or crystal, a jingle bell, a cartoon, a finger puppet or a love note from you instead of candy.
7. If the staff and parents of your child's school are open to the idea, consider having "Hot Soup Fridays" where parents bring in enough hearty hot soup for the whole class on a rotating basis. This is especially appropriate during the winter months when warm food will be welcomed.
Thai fresh vegetable rolls
These rolls are way yummy served with Coconut Peanut Sauce (page 361) as a dipping sauce. Rice wrappers are available in most Asian grocery stores.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Makes: 10 rolls
- 10 spring roll skins
- 1 medium ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 lettuce leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
- 1 medium carrot, cut into matchstick slices
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into matchstick slices
- Fried tofu (optional)
- Grilled chicken (optional)
- Cooked shrimp (optional)
- Fresh basil, mint, or cilantro leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1. Fill a large, round pie plate or cake pan with warm water. Soak the spring roll skins, one at a time, for about 15 seconds on each side, until soft but still firm to the touch. Remove the soft skin from the water and lay it at on a hard surface — plastic or metal work best.
2. Build the rolls one at a time. Place a couple of avocado slices on the bottom third of the softened skin. Top with some of the lettuce, carrot, zucchini, and any other additions, forming a line. The key is not to add too many vegetables and overstuff the roll. Next, sprinkle some of the lime juice over the fillings.
3. Working quickly, fold the edge closest to you over the filling and drag the filling in toward you. Use a firm touch or the rolls won't hold together. Fold the sides toward the center and then roll it closed. Rolls should be about 4 inches long and 1½ inches wide. Repeat until you have made ten rolls.
4. Place the rolls in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For babies 10 months and older: Any of the finely cut-up vegetables can be blended into baby's cereal or served as a finger food.
The three sisters (squash, corn, beans) stew
Native Americans grew corn and planted beans at the base. The corn stalks served as a beanpole. The ground space between the stalks was used to grow squash, letting it ramble. The three sisters (corn, beans and squash) mature harmoniously. If you choose delicata squash (yellow with green stripes), the skin is thin enough that there's no need to peel.
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Makes: 6 to 8 servings
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or Homemade Ghee (page 383)
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more if needed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds winter squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (2 to 3 cups)
- 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 3 cups cooked pinto or red beans (see page 244 for cooking instructions), or 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto or red beans, drained
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen corn
- ½ cup grated Jack or cheddar cheese (optional), for garnish
1. In a 4-quart pot over medium-low heat, heat the oil, then add the cumin, oregano, chili powder and cinnamon and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the onion, salt and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the squash and tomatoes, and bring the pot to a simmer. Cover and cook until the squash is fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Add ¼ to ½ cup water if the mixture seems dry.
3. Stir in the cooked beans and corn and simmer until the corn is tender, about 3 to 5 more minute. Taste and add more salt if desired. Starches such as squash and beans can take more salt than you might imagine to bring up the flavor.
4. Serve the stew hot, garnished with cheese.
For babies 6 months and older: Reserve some peeled squash cubes, steam or bake them until tender, puree and serve.
For babies 10 months and older: Retrieve some well-cooked squash from the stew, puree and serve.
*(c)2016 by Cynthia Lair. All rights reserved. Excerpted from Feeding the Whole Family by permission of Sasquatch Books.
More recipes for the whole family
Feeding the Whole Family This Fall: Pancakes Two Ways
VIDEO: Make Apple-Cheddar Corn Muffins This Fall
Healthy Kids Cook: Road Trip! Buttermilk Smoothies at Grace Harbor Farms
Bon Appétit! 6 School Lunch Ideas From Around the World


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How to Join as a Supplier
Companies or individuals who provide facilities and services to government or contract planners outside of direct assistance in the planning and implementation of meetings. [Supplier members are paid by agencies/planners. Hotels, speakers, audio/visual companies, decorators, CVBs, etc. are supplier members.]
Multiple Supplier Representatives
After purchasing first membership at full price, a supplier company may purchase a second and/or third membership with the same chapter affiliation at $300 each (a savings of $100 each for the second and third membership). This specific membership discount program is capped at three (3) memberships per participating company.
Supplier representatives participating in this membership program must work at the same physical location. The multiple supplier representative discount does not apply to hotel brands.
Once registered for desired chapters, please contact email@example.com for adjustment on invoices.
Multiple Chapters
After purchasing first membership at full price, a supplier company's representative may purchase additional chapter affiliations at $300 each (a savings of $100 each for the second and third chapter affiliation). The named representative must be the same person for the second and third chapter affiliations.
In compliance with Membership Policy M-2, a planner match may be required with chapter affiliations.
Once registered, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for adjustments on your account.
Planner-Supplier Match Program
Some SGMP chapters currently require a supplier to have a planner match before joining the chapter. The chapters with this requirement are listed below. If you are joining one of the chapters with this requirement, please enter your planner match in the field on the online application or on the paper form provided to you by your chapter.
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|National Capital
|Central Florida
|North Carolina
|Pacific Northwest
|Florida Capital
|Northern Lights
|Rocky Mountain
|Georgia Peach
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|Greater Oregon
|Rocket City Alabama
|San Antonio Alamo
|Missouri State Capital
|Texas Lone Star Capital
If the chapter you are joining is participating in the Planner-Supplier Match program, the supplier membership application MUST include the planner's name in the correct box as part of the online application. If you are joining the chapter without a planner match, please note you will be placed in the At Large chapter of SGMP until a planner has been matched with you. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com with specific questions regarding your match and application. There is no deadline by which an appropriately-matched supplier application must be received by SGMP headquarters after the planner application. An inappropriately-matched supplier application will always be deemed incomplete. A supplier cannot pay the dues for his or her's planner match. Each member must arrange for payment of their own dues.
Supplier applications will be processed after the planner match application (where applicable) is processed per the policies below. If the planner match's application is not received at SGMP headquarters, the supplier application will not be processed and will be returned. In the case where a supplier application is returned, any corresponding planner match application will be processed (so the supplier applicant will have to find another planner match and resubmit that application).
Each of the following requirements must be met by the supplier applicant. Failure to adhere to all of these requirements will result in the immediate return of the membership material(s):
- The payment for each membership must be included with each application (a corporate check that does NOT include either an application or a specific reference to the individual applicant's name will be returned immediately).
- The "Name of Planner Match" field on a supplier application must include the name of its planner match applicant.
- A supplier application must note the same chapter as its planner match application.
Tips for Finding a Planner Match
We recommend three options for supplier applicants to research to find an eligible planner match.
- Solicit government professionals involved in meetings previously who have used the location or services you represent.
- Attend a local chapter meeting to network with non-member planner guests.
- Contact the membership chair of the chapter you wish to join to see if they have any knowledge of planners interested in or intending to join that chapter.
Other Notes:
- Incomplete or illegible applications will be returned. There is a $40 returned check fee.
- Be sure to select the chapter with which you wish to affiliate on your application.
- Current or past planner members are not eligible to re-join along with a supplier as their "match" until their membership has lapsed for 12 months.
- Federal government employees operate under ethics rules that do not allow them to accept membership as a gift.


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Muckle Talks Executel's Shareholders through Successful Telecoms Deal
Leading North East commercial law firm Muckle LLP has advised the shareholders of Executel Limited in respect of the sale of the business to telecoms giant TalkTalk.
Executel Limited is a Gateshead-based telephone systems, data solutions and unified communications business which employs 35 people. It was bought by the London-based plc for an undisclosed sum. Executel Limited, a long term partner of TalkTalk Business, has worked with a number of big name companies, including BT and O2, to provide mobile phone packages, lower cost telephone calls and act as a first point of contact for their business customers. It also specialises in the provision of Voice over IP technology and is both a Microsoft and Mitel accredited partner.
Executel Limited's shareholders chose Muckle LLP to act on their behalf partly because of the law firm's experience in the sector, having acted on the sale of both BNS Telecom and Fone Logistics to Daisy Group plc last year. A six strong team, led by partner Craig Swinhoe and including solicitor Jennifer Swansey, worked on the deal.
The team at Muckle LLP advised on all legal aspects of the sale and worked closely with David Frith and Charlie Barker of Deloitte LLP to negotiate the deal with TalkTalk. Deloitte LLP advised on evaluating the strategic options and was subsequently appointed to market the company to trade buyers.
Craig Swinhoe, from Muckle LLP's corporate finance team, said: "Executel is a fantastically run business and we are delighted to have played an important role negotiating this successful deal on behalf of the shareholders.
"The telecommunications industry, in particular, is very competitive and the time was definitely right for the shareholders to consider exiting. There has been, and there will continue to be, a lot of consolidation within the telecommunications sector."
"This sale came off the back of another strong year for our corporate finance team which has been ranked number one in terms of deal volume for the North East by Experian CorpFin for each of the last two years."
Jennifer Swansey further commented: "We worked closely with Peter Watson and Deloitte after the offer was received from TalkTalk. We helped to negotiate the offer and guide the shareholders through the legal process including due diligence and the terms of the sale."
"The deal had its own complexities but we reacted quickly to evolving demands to ensure a tight timescale was met."
David Frith, Associate Partner at Deloitte LLP, said: "It was clear from the outset that Executel was strategically important due to its dominant market position and excellent reputation in the North East. The Deloitte TMT team was able to quickly access key decision-makers within the trade buyer population and prepare a focused sales process, delivering an excellent result for shareholders."
Executel Limited's operations director, Peter Watson, who instructed Muckle LLP on behalf of shareholders Tim and Deborah Price, said: "We'd already heard very good things about Muckle LLP, and though we had meetings with a number of legal firms, they stood out from the rest and had a natural fit with us.
"The service delivery level and quality were absolutely fantastic and I can't speak highly enough of them. They were very professional, articulate and dedicated – and that stood, not just for one person, but for everyone that we dealt with. Everyone had the same attitude – to make things as simple and as easy for us as possible.
"It was great to know that you had a team of like-minded people who would do everything in their power to support you and get the deal done, whatever the pressures. The service really was first class."
For more information on how Muckle LLP can help your business, please telephone 0191 211 7777 or visit Muckle LLP's website www.muckle-llp.com.


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A group of scientists in Valencia have come up with a way to help us all eat more fruit. They've freeze-dried strawberries, kiwis, and grapefruit and then ground them into powders which can be added to things like salads, smoothies, or water. Apparently the logic here is that grapefruit is too bitter to be eaten straight-up. Also, the high water content of these fruits meant that they don't have a very long shelf-life. The freeze-drying process allegedly preserves the nutrients (i.e. vitamin C and other antioxidants) in these fruits while making them more convenient. This is a little puzzling to me. How is a powder that you have to add to something else more convenient than a piece of fruit which is essentially ready-to-eat? Sure, grapefruit can be a little messy but I'd rather have a piece of fruit on-hand to snack on than a packet of powder. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for people eating more fruit and vegetables. I just don't see how processing them into a powder is really an improvement.
I don't believe that the nutrient profile of these freeze-dried fruits is the same as fresh fruit. You're losing out on the water content of the fruit if you consume freeze-dried fruit so you would need to be sure to consume more fluids. It seems to me that it's a struggle to get many people to consume enough fluids. Fruit is also a decent source of fibre. By freeze-drying and grinding fruit you're destroying the fibre and losing out on that nutrient. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find nutrition information for freeze-dried fruit which means I can't speculate as to the loss of other nutrients.
In addition to the above issues, an anti-caking agent was added to ensure the fruit remained nice and powdery. Despite the lack of evidence of risk associated with anti-caking agents, why not go with whole fruit that doesn't have any potentially harmful additives (aside from the pesticides, obviously)? Is it really that taxing to go to the store at least once a week and buy fresh food? The problem is not with fruit. The problem is with our lack of willingness to put any effort into our food.


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Charlotte Olympia Fall/Winter 2011 shoes are out-of-this-world fabulous! The unique designs of the heels from the collection are incredible, with variations from piano print to metallic designs. Charlotte Olympia always has show-stopping heels, but this collection definitely take you to new heights -- literally!
It is a big risk to have funky textures and designs on a heel, but Charlotte Olympia took that risk for her Fall/Winter 2011 and did she ever win. The Charlotte Olympia Fall/Winter 2011 is one of the best shoe collections I have ever seen because the designs are extravagant but still completely wearable.
One of my favorite designs is the heel that has the piano design because it's fun and it would be great for someone who loves music.
The Charlotte Olympia Fall/Winter 2011 Shoe Collection is Extraordinary
Kayla Colanardi — August 9, 2011 — Fashion
References: charlotteolympia & blog.urbanoutfitters


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Monday, December 7, 2015
"1999" by Prince
Date: 06/04/1983
Debut: 70
Peak: 12
Weeks: 15
Genre: R&B, Funk
Pop Bits: This song was initially the first single released from Prince's album of the same name. First impressions at pop left it locked out of the Top 40 while Dance (#1) and R&B (#4) loved it. But then along came "Little Red Corvette" (#6 Pop, #15 R&B, #17 Rock) and things changed. Prince's star rose quite a bit after that hit and pop stations started to re-spin "1999." This time the song clicked at Pop and on its second chart go-around it just missed out on the Top 10.
ReduxReview: There is not much more I can add to what I wrote in the earlier post for this song. However, since that original post, Prince has gotten stingy with his music on streaming services. All of his stuff has been removed from Spotify and even YouTube has been cleared. So I guess unless you already have a copy or wanna buy one (or join whatever freakin' service he's deemed worthy of his music), you won't be partying here like it's 1999.
ReduxRating: 9/10
Trivia: The b-side of "1999" was the non-album track "How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?" The ballad quickly became a fan fave and it ended up being covered by several artists including Alicia Keys. Keys recorded the song for her 2001 debut album Songs in A Minor. She adjusted the title to "How Come You Don't Call" and the tune was issued as the third single from the album. It would reach #59 Pop and #30 R&B.
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- AnonymousDecember 8, 2015 at 7:42 PM
I'm actually surprised you could get a copy from Spotify when you reviewed the original run this past April. Prince has been notorious for keeping anything and everything of any media where he isn't paid. But wait....in the U.S., Prince, nor anyone else, gets paid when their song is played on the radio. I guess that's the one thing even Prince can't control.ReplyDeleteReplies
It was sometime after that posting that Prince signed with Tidal, so his music is there for streaming apparently. Back in the day, I know artists got paid for airplay on radio. I had learned the breakdown of royalty payments in a college class. Today, I think they are still paid but it's different. I think it is some kind of flat fee that stations pay to BMI/ASCAP each year that is then somehow distributed to artists. I know that bars and theaters that have live music have to do that. We did at our theater. It's a whole new world and artists (especially smaller/indie ones) don't get paid nearly enough for their work. It's a rough career choice.Delete
- AnonymousDecember 9, 2015 at 8:46 PM
I didn't realize there actually were payments made for radio airplay. From what I can find, it's not the performers who get paid, it's the songwriters only. So, I guess Prince does still get something for his songs on the radio.Delete


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The Enos Park neighborhood is bounded by 2nd Street on the west, 10th Street on the east, Carpenter on the south, and North Grand on the north. It is a primarily residential area completely surrounded by the boundaries of the Mid Illinois Medical District. Memorial Medical Center is located at the western edge of the neighborhood, St. John's Hospital on the eastern edge, and SIU School of Medicine and Prairie Cardiovascular on the southern boundary.
Enos Park has a diversity of architectural styles ranging from Italianate and Queen Anne, which were the predominant styles of the homes constructed in the 1800s, to the Craftsman and Revival styles popular during the early 1900s. There are a number of Lincoln-era homes in the neighborhood still standing.
Historic Downtown Springfield is part of, and adjacent to the Medical District's southern boundary. Downtown Springfield is the seat of Illinois Government with the State Capitol and numerous State departments and office buildings. Downtown also features Lincoln Historic sites such as the Lincoln Home, The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and the Old State Capitol where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous "House Divided" Speech. Downtown Springfield also features numerous business headquarters, offices, restaurants and entertainment options.


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Popular Windows 8 app Chess Lv.100 gets Windows 8.1, 10 Support
One of the most popular chess apps for Windows 8 users, Chess Lv.100, has been updated to make use of Windows 8.1 support
Without a doubt, chess is my favorite puzzle and brain game and I play it almost on a daily basis. Be it on online websites or, of course on my Windows 8 tablet, enjoying some of the best chess apps from the Windows Store, I never get bored playing it. Some of you might still feel nostalgic about Chess Titans, so read our article on how you can get it back if you want it so badly.
Now, to get back to Chess Lv.100 app, which is one of my favorite apps to play in Windows 8 and Windows RT, as well. Recently, I discovered that the chess app has been updated, though even until now, a release note hasn't been made available. But, my best guess is that the developer has added Windows 8.1 support. What this means for this app is that possibly you'll be able to use the bigger-sized tiles on the start screen. I also suspect that some bug fixes have taken place, as well as improvements in the stability of the app.
To be able to play Chess Lv. 100 app on your Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows RT device, you will need to have a resolution of 1280×1024 or higher. Here's how the developer describes his chess app:
The Chess has 100 adjustable playing levels based on the engine "Crazy Bishop" with very high quality graphics! Adjustable playing strength from 100 levels! You can choose the strength of the computer from 258 to 2300 in ELO rating. Level 1 is extremely weak, and Level 100 is extremely difficult to beat! The Chess has 100 different levels of play from beginner to expert! Challenge to win medals by defeating computer! You will be rewarded new board style and pieces design by collecting medals.
The developer, Unbalance Corp. has also issued a statement for those that might have trouble with the game graphics:
When you upgrade to Windows8 from Windows7, we have confirmed in some cases, game graphics can not be displayed properly depending on the setting of the graphics driver. In such case, problem might be solved by installing the latest graphics drivers that support Windows 8, or initializing the settings of your graphics driver. Regarding the situation of your PC for Windows 8 graphics driver, please contact your computer manufacturer.
It might be a wild guess, but probably the same issue has been encountered by those who have upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. Anyway, all that is behind now, so follow the link from below to download and install on your device the Windows 8.1 updated Chess Lv.100 app.
Download Chess Lv.100 app for Windows 8
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In case you didn't know, right after this article was written, the app received an important update which solved some graphical issues, especially for touchscreen users. However, the game already worked really well and it is still one of the most downloaded free apps in Microsoft Store.
In case you play Chess Lv. 100 for a long time, you can try other AI-based chess games which will put your brain to new challenges. Some of them are totally free but others include some paid features that will make you unlock new levels and achievements and are working great in Windows 10.


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Monday, April 4, 2011
SCOTUS Decision on Standing: Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn
Today the Supreme Court decided Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn (09-987). Splitting 5-4, the Court holds that the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring an Establishment Clause challenge to an Arizona law providing "tax credits for contributions to school tuition organizations, or STOs," which "use these contributions to provide scholarships to students attending private schools, many of which are religious."
From Justice Kennedy's majority opinion (joined by Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Scalia, Thomas, and Alito):
[R]espondents contend that they have standing to challenge Arizona's STO tax credit for one and only one reason: because they are Arizona taxpayers. But the mere fact that a plaintiff is a taxpayer is not generally deemed sufficient to establish standing in federal court. To overcome that rule, respondents must rely on an exception created in Flast v. Cohen, 392 U. S. 83 (1968). For the reasons discussed below, respondents cannot take advantage of Flast's narrow exception to the general rule against taxpayer standing.…
It is easy to see that tax credits and governmental expenditures can have similar economic consequences, at least for beneficiaries whose tax liability is sufficiently large to take full advantage of the credit. Yet tax credits and governmental expenditures do not both implicate individual taxpayers in sectarian activities. A dissenter whose tax dollars are "extracted and spent" knows that he has in some small measure been made to contribute to an establishment in violation of conscience. Flast, supra, at 106…. When the government declines to impose a tax, by contrast, there is no such connection between dissenting taxpayer and alleged establishment. Any financial injury remains speculative. And awarding some citizens a tax credit allows other citizens to retain control over their own funds in accordance with their own consciences.
The distinction between governmental expenditures and tax credits refutes respondents' assertion of standing. When Arizona taxpayers choose to contribute to STOs, they spend their own money, not money the State has collected from respondents or from other taxpayers. Arizona's §43–1089 does not "extrac[t] and spen[d]" a conscientious dissenter's funds in service of an establishment, Flast, 392 U. S., at 106, or "'force a citizen to contribute three pence only of his property'" to a sectarian organization, id., at 103 (quoting 2 Writings of James Madison, supra, at 186).
From Justice Kagan's dissenting opinion (joined by Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, and Sotomayor):
For almost half a century, litigants like the Plaintiffs have obtained judicial review of claims that the government has used its taxing and spending power in violation of the Establishment Clause. Beginning in Flast v. Cohen, 392 U. S. 83 (1968), and continuing in case after case for jurisdiction to decide taxpayer-initiated challenges not materially different from this one. Not every suit has succeeded on the merits, or should have. But every taxpayer-plaintiff has had her day in court to contest the government's financing of religious activity.
Today, the Court breaks from this precedent by refusing to hear taxpayers' claims that the government has unconstitutionally subsidized religion through its tax system. These litigants lack standing, the majority holds, because the funding of religion they challenge comes from a tax credit, rather than an appropriation. A tax credit, the Court asserts, does not injure objecting taxpayers, because it "does not extract and spend [their] funds in service of an establishment." Ante, at 15 (internal quotation marks and alterations omitted). This novel distinction in standing law between appropriations and tax expenditures has as little basis in principle as it has in our precedent.
Justice Scalia wrote a concurring opinion, joined by Justice Thomas, arguing that the Flast exception should be eliminated entirely:
Today's majority and dissent struggle with whether respondents' challenge to the Arizona tuition tax credit falls within that narrow exception. Under a principled reading of Article III, their struggles are unnecessary. Flast is an anomaly in our jurisprudence, irreconcilable with the Article III restrictions on federal judicial power that our opinions have established. I would repudiate that misguided decision and enforce the Constitution.


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Once upon a time I ate an iguana.
Though I guess that is a poor place to start. So let's back up a bit.
About this time a year ago, I was a fresh university graduate and I wanted an adventure. More than an adventure, really, I wanted a season of growth and personal development. At just 21—newly minted, as it were—I recognized that in so many ways I was a child. I needed more time and more experience to cultivate myself and lay that cultivation as the foundation for my entry into adulthood. Having spent a large portion of my formative childhood years outside of the U.S., I also specifically wanted to go abroad to once again see the world beyond my birth country. And so when I was offered the job to come and work at El Ayudante for a year, I am sure you can imagine my excitement. Within a couple of months, my bags had been packed, my goodbyes had been said, and I had arrived in Nicaragua.
I'll never forget my first day. Undeterred from my late night arrival, I was up bright and early in a desperate pursuit of coffee, a self-guided tour, and a brief exploration of the trees (Quick sidenote: I rather like trees, another point of comedy no doubt for the gardening staff when they noticed this gringo stranger walking around staring at their trees. But I digress.). I was ready to get started on work. You see, I'm what you might call driven…and what many others might call "obnoxiously Type A and anal retentive." But let's not split hairs.
In classic gung-ho American style, I asked what I should work on as soon as introductions were made and small talk was done with. "Okay, I am here to help." I said, "What can I get started on?" But instead of a work assignment, I was met with, "Go rest. There is time for work later." And sure enough, time and work abounded both.
In the days that followed, I slowly began to immerse myself into the work and flow of life in León. Along with work came, for me, Spanish classes at one of the language institutes in the city. I take very seriously Paul as our example of a missionary. If indeed he became all things for all people, then I felt it my responsibility and honor to learn Spanish more fluently so that I could meet my new Nicaraguan neighbors where they were. I really should also mention that along with the particulars of my missiology there was another motivating factor in improving my Spanish skills. One of my first experiences going out with a team, I was helping provide fluoride treatments at a small schoolhouse. Never one to enjoy seeing children in fear or pain, I sought to gently reassure them by explaining the little procedure ahead. "First, I just need to dry off your teeth with this gauze," I'd say in Spanish, "I promise it isn't going to hurt." Here's the tricky part. The Spanish verb meaning "to dry" is "secar." Simple enough, but that is dangerously close to another verb "sacar." Bonus points if you can reach back to your high school Spanish days and parse that one out. That's right. I was, in effect, saying, "Don't worry, I just need to take your teeth out. I promise it isn't going to hurt." And all with what I am sure was a terribly creepy smile. The lesson here of course being: If you are going to do extended mission work, learn the language of the people. It is respectful and traumatizes fewer children.
As I gained greater skill not only with Spanish but also with the particulars of my work, I progressed through the year and grew closer to the EA staff. With them I worked, shared the gospel, played Uno, laughed, and yes, even ate an iguana. And so it was that I came to feel at home with my Nicaraguan family. I also had the privilege of seeing growth in the communities in which we were working. A testament not only to the importance of EA's efforts but also of the strengths and potential the Lord has imbued in each individual with whom we worked. So many of them are claiming victory over their broken past and imperfect present and are walking boldly on toward a brighter future. That is such a beautiful and joyful thing to have been a part of.
It was not all fun and games of course, and not everything felt like victory. There was pain and brokenness. There was pain when I sat with community members telling me of their struggles to provide for their children. There was pain when, very recently, one of our own lost her young son to an unexpected heart attack. You know, I always told teams that they must allow themselves to feel the reality of the circumstances they see, and to share in the experience of them. If that means tears are called for, then by all means weep. And so I too wept from time to time. But where there is pain and brokenness there is also, thanks be to God, a space for the Father's love to comfort and heal.
Before I knew it, these experiences both painful and joyful—and all necessary—led me to the end of my mission. Now that it is all said and done, I am called on to reflect. It has been over two weeks since I returned to the states, and here I am still struggling to write a worthy reflection of my year in Nicaragua. Just the other day, I sat chuckling as Jonathan Larson's Season of Love came to mind. "How do you measure, measure a year?" How indeed?
I suppose you measure it by how much you change. Not just how much you change, though, but also why. Why did I change? I changed because of El Ayudante. Because of my Nicaraguan family composed of friends, coworkers, and the beautiful kids at the HCN. I changed because of Nicaraguan community members. Because of one short-lived but long enjoyed iguana. Because of encouragement from my family and church. Because of a saint of a patient girlfriend. Because of opportunities to share the gospel in another tongue. Because of teams both good and…uh, challenging. And because of the ongoing grace of a Savior. By all of these, I am changed forever.
So, to all that helped, encouraged, and challenged me over this past year: I heartily thank you. To all whom I wronged, misjudged, or did not help sufficiently: I humbly apologize to you. To all still working at El Ayudante: I lift you up in prayer, I miss you, and I love you. And to all reading this: I give to you the same challenge I gave every team that came to EA—Never do for what you could instead do with. Partner. Participate. Serve. And above all, love.
Be well and do good,
Nicholas H. Dean
Mission Team Liaison '14-'15


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Here's a last minute tutorial for any of those books you're wondering how to wrap! The gift bags that I make, I love, but they aren't great for the really flat items like books or calendars. So I came up with this gift wrapping technique.
Step 1- Measure the books (or anything flat that needs wrapping). Be sure to overlap a few inches.
Step 2- Cut your two pieces of fabric.
Step 3- Pin ribbon to fabric. Pin the fabric about 1/2 inch to an inch from the top edge.
Step 4- Sew two pieces of fabric, right sides together. Leave a 2 inch hole in the side. I try to locate my hole on what will be the back of the bag.
Step 5- Pull the fabric through the hole.
Step 6- Iron the fabric bag. Layout the fabric to get the flaps overlap how you want them.
Step 7- Topstich. Start at the bottom corner and stitch around.
Step 9- Insert your book, pull the ribbon around the back and to the front. Tie your bow.
Step 10- Give that book to someone you love!


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CRISPR Technology Provides New Hope for Birth Injury Research
In past years, there has been a spike in interest in gene therapies as certain technologies move towards being commercially viable. In some cases, therapies are being developed to help individuals with genetic or acquired disabilities, but, to date, no gene-editing technique has attracted as much attention in scientific circles as CRISPR.
This gene editing technique has been touted as revolutionary because of how easily it allows researchers to change the code of cells. Functionally, this means that scientists can develop certain treatments and therapies much more quickly, because the process of actually editing genes can go much more quickly.
What is CRISPR?
CRISPR-Cas9 (known colloquially as just CRISPR) is a gene editing technique. This technique stems from the discovery of CRISPRs (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats), which can be found in bacteria. The system was discovered by a team of researchers headed by Jennifer Doudna. It allows researchers to edit DNA in very precise locations. The end result of this technology is that researchers can permanently modify genes in living cells and organisms. There is also a simpler technique, developed in 2015 by Feng Zhang that uses a slightly different system, CRISPR-Cpf1.
Why is CRISPR Important?
There are several reasons why CRISPR has attracted a great deal of attention. First, it allows researchers to precisely identify gene function. This allows them to more quickly and easily develop models of disease and create therapies for them. While such therapies are years, or even decades, away, this development still greatly accelerates the rate at which gene research can progress. This system is cheap, quick and easy to use.
What Makes CRISPR Important in the Context of Birth Injury Research?
Much research into the mechanisms of birth injury has gone to the study of how to help children with birth injuries using stem cell therapies – a field in medicine that is still in its infancy but has been garnering a great deal of attention in the media recently, especially with the rising trend of cord blood banking. Stem cell therapy research has had mixed results in clinical trials, but such therapies offer hope to families with children who have disabilities, who believe that the procedure can help their children's symptoms.
In some cases, stem cell therapy has helped adults with traumatic brain injuries regain motor and/or cognitive function, and clinical trials are currently underway. However, the brain structure and function of adults and newborns can differ significantly, so this is a development that must be approached with cautious optimism.
Much of the media attention surrounding this gene editing technique focuses on the speed and low cost of research. The technique is, in the end, a tool – it increases the speed of research and allows researchers to successfully conduct gene editing, an important part of stem cell therapies.
Disabilities such as hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and cerebral palsy are not generally genetic. Gene therapies, however, have, in some cases, seemed to improve functional outcomes in cerebral palsy and HIE, though more rigorous testing is needed to fully understanding when, how, and to what extent gene therapies are effective.
Read more about CRISPR:
- CRISPR: How does it work?
- Why is CRISPR so important?
- CRISPR: A primer
- Advances in CRISPR research
- CRISPR helps improve Duchenne's muscular dystrophy symptoms
- CRISPR: How it revolutionizes research
Read more about Birth Injury and Gene Therapy
- [Infographic]: CRISPR: Cost and Applications
- ABC Law Centers: HIE Treatment and Stem Cell Therapy
- ABC Law Centers: Local boy enrolled in experimental cerebral palsy treatment trial
- Stem Cell Therapy for Neonatal Diseases Associated with Preterm Birth
- Could Cord Blood Cell Therapy Reduce Preterm Brain Injury?
- Stem Cells and Cerebral Palsy


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Who is Jacky Farber and where did she come from? How did Jacky come to be in Boston Harbor? Why is she there? Why does she need to be in hiding? How did she come to be at the Battle of Trafalgar? Why was she with Rooster Charlie in London?
What is the nature of the relationship between Clarissa and Angelique? How does their relationship begin? Are they friends? What is the defining moment in their lives together? Why does this happen? What does Clarissa take away from the experience? What does Angelique take away from their experience? How do they feel about each other now? What does Jacky not understand about the relationship between Clarissa and Angelique?
Analyze Sin-Kay.
1) Why does he work as a slaver?
2) What does he hate about Clarissa?
3) Does Sin-Kay believe the things Clarissa says about him? Why or...
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Expressive Arts
What can learning in the expressive arts achieve for children and young people?
The inspiration and power of the arts play a vital role in enabling our children and young people to enhance their creative talent and develop their artistic skills.
By engaging in experiences within the expressive arts, children and young people will recognise and represent feelings and emotions, both their own and those of others. The expressive arts play a central role in shaping our sense of our personal, social and cultural identity. Learning in the expressive arts also plays an important role in supporting children and young people to recognise and value the variety and vitality of culture locally, nationally and globally.
Learning in, through and about the expressive arts enables children and young people to:
- be creative and express themselves in different ways
- experience enjoyment and contribute to other people's enjoyment through creative and expressive performance and presentation
- develop important skills, both those specific to the expressive arts and those which are transferable
- develop an appreciation of aesthetic and cultural values, identities and ideas and, for some,
prepare for advanced learning and future careers by building foundations for excellence in the expressive arts.
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Crashes are not usually funny. This one is.
A couple riders last weekend participating in the fourth round of the 2011 Promosport Championship at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours took a spill while rounding a corner. As they tumbled, their bikes went sliding, eventually becoming entangled with stuck throttles. That led to a merry-go-round of wreckage and plenty of laughs as the riders tried to figure out how to separate the twirling cycles:
For the record, the motorcycles ended up doing over 100 donuts.
(via HuffPo)