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To receive any apologies for absence.
No apologies for absence were received at the meeting.
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 30 May 2019.
The minutes of the meeting held on 30 May 2019 were confirmed and signed.
Declarations of Interest
To receive any declarations of interest.
No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting.
Cllr Sarah Williams declared a non-disclosable pecuniary interest in Minute Numbers 14 and 16 due to her previous role as Chairman of Bridport Town Council Planning Committee when the applications had been considered. She stated that she did not have a predetermination and would therefore remain present during the debate and vote on these items.
Public Participation
To receive questions or statements on the business of the committee from town and parish councils and members of the public.
Representations by the public to the Committee on individual planning applications are detailed below. There were no questions, petitions or deputations received on other items on this occasion.
Planning Applications
To consider the applications below for planning permission
Members considered written reports submitted on planning applications as set out below.
WP/16/00253/OUT and WD/D/16/000739 - Land to the North of Littlemoor, Weymouth PDF 409 KB
Outline application for a mixed use development comprising: up to 500 dwellings, including affordable housing; up to 8 ha of employment land (to include a new hotel, residential care home, car show rooms and other employment land); land for a new primary school; a new local centre; public open spaces, new accesses and roads, and associated infrastructure.
The outline application for a mixed use development for up to 500 dwellings, up to 8ha employment land, land for a new primary school, a new local centre, public open spaces, new accesses and road and associated infrastructure was presented by the Senior Planning Officer. The two duplicate applications were necessary due to the cross boundary location of the application site on the former Weymouth & Portland Borough Council and West Dorset District Council areas.
The application had been the subject of a site visit on the morning of the meeting.
The Development Manager outlined the revised recommendation and conditions provided in the update sheet circulated to members and included in the presentation. She explained that these were largely related to clarifications and typographical alterations and that full details would be submitted as reserved matters.
The Chairman read aloud a letter by Dr Guy Dickenson, from the West Dorset Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), who was unable to attend the meeting. The letter referred to development in the AONB, the National Planning Policy Framework, viability, the need for the various commercial uses, lack of correlation between the number of homes and people on the housing register and environmentally friendly buildings.
Oral representation was received from Cllr Graham Brant, on behalf of Bincombe Parish Council, who highlighted concerns in relation to the sufficiency of landscaping around the site boundaries, the impact of increased numbers of vehicles on the A354 and the use of Bincombe Lane and the hamlet as a rat run.
Oral representation was received from Cllr Roland Tarr, Dorset Councillor - Winterborne and Broadmayne Ward, who drew attention to the world famous archaeology and tumuli on the site which was an important element of tourism, contravention of the NPPF and infringement of the development on the coastal path.
Mr Richard Boother, the Agent, addressed the Committee in support of the application.
In response to speaker comments, the Senior Planning Officer advised that landscaping along a small element of the application was less than the desired depth, however, there had been no objection by the AONB team and there were no buildings situated in the more elevated part of the site. Advanced planting had been included in the conditions and reflected the importance of phasing of the development.
The Development Manager highlighted paragraph 172 of the NPPF, which although strong in offering protection and limiting development, did not mean that there could be no development on the AONB. The impacts on the environment and landscape, local economy and the need for housing had been carefully considered through the Local Plan process, and the AONB carefully considered in bringing this application forward. An outline planning application was part of the normal planning process and it was not expected to have the full detail at this stage, as this would be considered under reserved matters and fully publicised and consulted upon.
Members asked how the impact of additional traffic from 500 homes would be mitigated, in particular with regard to:-
· the use ... view the full minutes text for item 13.
WD/D/17/000534 - Land adjacent to Bridport Community Hospital, Mead Lane, Bridport PDF 271 KB
Erect 19 custom build houses and flats to form enlarged co-housing neighbourhood.
The Senior Planning Officer presented the application to erect 19 houses and flats to form an enlarged cohousing neighbourhood. The scheme design was a continuation of Phase 1 of this development, outside of the development boundary in the AONB. A previous application in November 2018 had been delegated, but issues of land ownership had arisen in the process of drawing up the Section 106 Agreement.
Key Planning Matters were highlighted including the principle of development, impact on the AONB, affordable housing, highways, flood risk and draining. The whole site would be comprised of affordable housing due to the nature of the community. 35% affordable housing had been secured via a Section 106 Agreement, which had been necessary due to the slightly different definitions of affordable housing contained in the Local Plan and in the lettings policy of Bridport Co-Housing.
Oral representation was received from Monica King, a member of Bridport Co-Housing, in support of the scheme. She also clarified that charging points for vehicles were included in the development.
The Committee welcomed this scheme.
Proposed by Cllr Kate Wheller, seconded by Cllr Susan Cocking.
Decision: That the application be granted, subject to a Legal Agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) dated 20 June 2019 to secure 35% affordable housing, and the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes.
WD/D/19/000233 - Rashwood Lodge, Clappentail Lane, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LZ PDF 176 KB
Two storey extension and new detached double garage.
The Senior Planning Officer presented the application for a two storey extension and new detached double garage. During the course of the application an East facing window on the first floor was removed as it allowed the most direct views towards the roof lights and garden at the neighbouring property, West Side.
Oral objection was received from Dr C Wright and Mrs M Wright, the owners of West Side, raising concerns in relation to the topographical impact, design, size and proximity of the proposal which would lead to a loss of amenity and privacy.
Mr G Pickett, the Applicant and Mr E Holloway, the Agent both addressed the committee in support of the application.
The Senior Planning Officer explained that possible views from the first floor windows of the proposed extension towards the roof lights on the neighbouring property did not represent a significant change from the existing arrangement of buildings and would not be seriously detrimental to warrant refusal. Following discussion, this view was accepted by the Committee.
Proposed by Cllr K Wheller, seconded by Cllr D Shortell.
Decision: That the application be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes.
Cllr Louie O'Leary left the meeting at this juncture.
WP/17/00967/FUL - Archard House, Waverley Road, Weymouth PDF 342 KB
Erection of 9 Flats and 1 Maisonette together with parking.
The Senor Planning Officer presented the application, advising of a change to the description of the application to "Demolition of the existing building and erection of 9 flats and 1 maisonette with parking".
A previous permission for 10 affordable flats in 2009 had been granted but not implemented. A viability assessment for this scheme had been considered by the District Valuer and was not considered viable for affordable housing. It was recognised that the allocation of 6 parking spaces was below the parking standard guidelines, however, this had been mitigated by the close proximity to public transport links and range of nearby facilities.
Members highlighted the potential impact of the parking allocation on congestion in the nearby streets and cul-de-sac.
The Highways Officer explained that this should be viewed in the context of highway safety and the sustainability of the location meaning that residents did not have to own a car to live there. Double yellow lines were implemented to prevent unsafe parking practices and, whilst this could be considered under highway legislation, an objection to this application could not be recommended on highways grounds.
Proposed by Cllr Susan Cocking, seconded by Cllr Nick Ireland.
Decision: That the application be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes.
Duration of Meeting - Time Limit
A vote to continue the meeting was taken in accordance with Part 2, Paragraph 8.1 of the Council's Constitution as the meeting had been ongoing for a period of 3 hours.
That the meeting be extended for a further period to allow the business of the meeting to be concluded.
WD/D/19/000999 - Dorset Council Highways Depot, South Mill Lane, Bridport DT6 3PL PDF 172 KB
Erect two linked single storey buildings to form office and welfare facilities for use ancillary to operation of existing highways depot.
The Development Management Team Manager presented an application to erect 2 linked single storey buildings to form office and welfare facilities for use ancillary to operations of an existing highways depot. The site was overlooked by 2 residential properties, 38a and 38b South Mill Lane, which were 8m and 5m respectively from the proposed building on the other side of a hedge. An amended condition 8 in relation to flooding had been included in the Update Sheet.
Objections had been received from 38a and 38b South Mill Lane relating to proximity to the WCs and shower rooms, loss of light, increased noise and dust and intensification of use of the yard.
Officers considered that the existing hedge served to mitigate the visual impact and there were also conditions requiring all windows facing the residential properties to be non-opening and obscured glaze.
Members noted that the hedge appeared sparse in the photographs, particularly as it was to be used as a screen between the homes and the new building and they asked whether it could be improved.
Officers considered that this could be achieved under existing conditions in relation to hedgerow protection.
Proposed by Cllr D Gray, seconded by Cllr Nick Ireland.
Decision: That the application be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the appendix to these minutes.


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Bill Gates makes crucial investment in Travelling Wave ReactorsPosted: 11/17/2010 Filed under: Sustainability | Tags: Argonne National Laboratory, Bill Gates, Gwyneth Cravens, Integral Fast Reactor, Linear Non Threshold Hypothesis, Nuclear, Nuclear reactor technology, Stewart Brand, Traveling wave reactor 1 Comment
Apparently, Bill Gates is putting some of his vast fortune behind innovative nuclear reactors that by design lower cost and increase safety. The Travelling Wave Reactor (TWR) is a design based on the Integral Fast Reactor (IFR), successfully tested at the Argonne National Laboratory more than two decades ago. The beauty of the IFR and the TWR is that after the enriched uranium is consumed in the reactor, any waste plutonium is also consumed in the reactor process. The TWR is designed to run for a decade or more without being refueled, and produce almost zero waste. These new reactors run at a much higher temperature, and use liquid sodium as a coolant, rather than water. These reactors could make a big difference, but they need financial support to mature. Bill Gates is looking for a breakthrough "energy miracle:"
"To have the kind of reliable energy we expect, and to have it be cheaper and zero carbon, we need to pursue every available path to achieve a really big breakthrough. I certainly don't want the government to only pick a few paths, because our probability of success is much higher if we're pursuing many, many paths. Think about all the people who are getting up every day and working on solutions that may seem kind of delusional even though the odds against them are higher than they realize. The world needs all these people trying things out and believing in them. In IT, there were tons of dead ends — but there was enough of a success rate to have an unbelievable impact."
The problem surrounding nuclear energy going forward is that people are afraid of nuclear power, but they don't really understand it. Bill Gates, like Stewart Brand, is an energy realist. Brand, after reading Gwyneth Cravens' seminal work Power to Save the World, became a big supporter of nuclear power as one of the important pieces in our carbon-free energy future. The TWR is a key part of that future, described in depth in Cravens' work. Gates' support is a major boost, as opponents of nuclear power refuse to put money behind developing new technology.
Opponents make their assumptions based on old reactor technology and the mistaken Linear Non Threshold (LNT) hypothesis. LNT assumes that radiation effects the body in a linear manner through all levels of radiation; however, only 36% of 1,737 Department of Energy scientists subscribe to this hypothesis (in a recent survey). LNT underlies all regulations on nuclear safety, and is basically safety overkill.
This is exciting news. If you don't understand nuclear reactors, and get all your information about nuclear power from opponents, take a look at Gwyneth Cravens' Power to Save the world. Nuclear power can be a big part of our low-carbon energy future, if we give it a chance and continue to invest in new technology.

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Repurposed Rare Large YSL Dbl Sided Heart Love Charm Necklace
This amazing & rare piece features an authentic YSL double sided hammered gold heart charm. "Yves Saint Laurent" on one side and "Love" on reverse. This large charm & YSL tag were repurposed from a rare bag charm set. Gold filled 3mm vintage box chain.
Charm measures 1 1/2" across. Chain is 18" long.
As always, all Harper j. designs are authentic, handcrafted and one of a kind pieces! **Some vintage buttons and charms may have slight patina wear or surface scratches as they are true vintage and have been pre-loved.**
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I have an issue with a with microSD card. I took it out of my boyfriend's phone to reflash his phone. After I sorted out his phone, I put it back. Now it does not see the file at all.
I tried to swap it into my phone. It said card blank. Nothing has been done to the card, the file should be still on there. I tired to use recover software, but it does not show the drive.
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William D. Jones, MD, serves as a preventive and occupational medicine physician in Oklahoma City, OK. In his free time, William D. Jones, MD, of Oklahoma enjoys exercising at a local gym.
For any athlete, a proper warm-up is essential as an injury avoidance technique. An effective warm-up requires a minimum of six to 10 minutes and involves both activation of the muscles and increased engagement of the cardiovascular system.
If a person has been sedentary, there is typically no more than 20 percent blood flow to the skeletal muscles, and the capillaries in these muscles are closed. Warming up helps the athlete to increase this blood flow and open the capillaries, which in turn raises muscle temperature and enables the muscles themselves to contract, relax, and transmit nerve signals more easily.
As the muscles become more responsive, they also become more difficult to injure. A cold muscle is easy to tear, just as a stiff rubber band is easier to tear. By moving the muscles gently yet continuously, each muscle worked becomes more elastic and ready for the demands of a challenging workout.


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Dubai – Gul Photography, a Dubai based photography company, recently announced joining an international movement of photographers called The Olivia Act, to offer a free 30 minute session to a family who might not otherwise have the means to hire a professional to capture their family photos. The company is currently taking nominations for deserving families through their blog and social media.
The Olivia Act is named after one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary tradegy, according to reports, Olivia's family had family pictures taken a short time before she was killed. Those pictures are now priceless as they are the last memory the family has of her.
An unknown photographer heard about Olivia's story and was moved to give away a free 30 minute family photo shoot to another family in honor of Olivia. Consequently, it has challenged other photographers to do the same, including Gul Hassan of Gul Photography.
Once he heard about the movement in honor of Olivia, he knew he wanted to do the same and help out like hundreds of other photographers are doing around the world.
"We go about our daily lives, and sometimes, we don't take the time or have the resources to have family photos taken," said Gul.
Gul said that he will be taking nominations for a families based in Dubai through in the upcoming days. According to Gul, the sessions will take place sometime in 2013 and will be free to the family.
Gul Photography plans to do one mini-session every month during 2013. If you know of a deserving family that would appreciate this gift of memories, you are asked to contact Gul Photography through their website or email.
Nominations should be emailed to Gul Photography and have a subject titled 'Olivia Act.' All nominations should include a brief message on which family you're nominating and the reason why they deserve it.
The families chosen will be contacted via email, so please include their email address as well.
Nominations will be accepted January 1 through January 30.
You can email nominations to email@example.com or go to Gul Photography on Facebook for more information.
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Using the slogan "Enjoy your power", Inverse has launched a viral campaign with ads filmed in the spectacular landscapes of Lanzarote. They feature the great triathlete Victor del Corral, who has been the flagship of the famous Barcelona personalized sportswear brand for several years.
The Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) has launched the campaign "Cycling's new page is being written by women". The campaign is being run by its Committee on Women's Cycling, through the Women and Sport project, and it aims to raise the profile and promote women's cycling, motivate and inspire other women and encourage them to join the federation.
An interview with the great sportsman Jessed Hernández in which he tells us about his roots and his goals for the future as a trail runner. Jessed wears Inverse running and trail wear.
Inverse begins the launch of a new line of customized cross country skiing and mountain wear by filming an advertisement at the Nordic ski resort of Cap de Rec in Lles (in the Catalan Pyrenees).
Inverse outfits the important Andalusian Mountain Federation in its innovative trail wear, as it exceeds all expectations in the Spanish Mountain Racing Cup.
Taking "selfies" is still a trend in cycling. And at Inverse we want to carry on rewarding the photographs you take of yourselves with our clothing. You can win a full STAR kit for men and women every month. Just tag your photo on Instagram with the hashtag #inverseteams.
Inverse, Barcelona's highly experienced personalized sportswear brand, continues to make its mark in trail running by sponsoring the Skyrunners and some of the best runners on the Spanish scene. The company's renewed line of custom technical wear for this area is receiving recognition for its design and quality from the athletic community.
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Can you believe we're into August now? Part of me is super excited that fall is right around the corner, but I also am sad to see summer passing by so quickly! I mentioned this in yesterday's post, but this week has been crazy. Trying to get back on track has been harder than I thought, I feel like I'm barely keeping my head above water, so I am hoping I'll be able to regroup today and tomorrow so I'm able to have a relaxing weekend. We'll see!
Wearing: I have been LOVING everything from Abercrombie lately. I would say in the past year, the brand has really caught my attention. I would not have been caught dead in anything from the brand even just a few years ago. They have done a complete 180 and I just love it. The pieces are youthful but I find many, like this white dress I am wearing above, so be simple and dare I say, timeless and classic. Not to mention all of their pieces are super affordable! This dress is just around $30 on sale!
I wore it on Monday night. I had ordered Hello Fresh to arrive that Monday and it didn't show up until around 8pm. I thought it wasn't coming, though, so we grabbed a bottle of wine an headed to Noodlehead, one of my favorite places in all of Pittsburgh. It's cash only, they don't take reservations and you can't call to order take out, you have to actually go in, order it and wait for it. It really is that good. It's inexpensive, delicious and you can BYOB. They have cute little outdoor seating, too, and it's right next door to ice cream. Major win. This is one of those dresses that I just feel good in. It's so easy to throw on and it looks put together but is still very comfortable.
Drinking: I am SO excited about this one. Nespresso just launched 14oz. capsules. I love their espresso and coffee, but have always longed for a big cup. I typically drink 2 capsules when I make a cup, so it's awesome that they have realized their consumers want bigger cups! This makes it really great for mornings on the go, when I want to have a full coffee to-go!
Reading: Have you heard that Amazon is going to start offering prepared meal kits like Hello Fresh and Blue Apron? I'm convinced Amazon is taking over the world! I seriously use Amazon almost daily now!
Watching: Upon everyone's recommendation, I started Ozark, a new series on Netflix. I'm only on episode two but it's already got me hooked! Have you watched a great series lately?!
Listening: I have started August's playlist, but it doesn't have much yet.... but I'm working on it. Stay tuned for next week where I will embed it so those who do not have Spotify can listen, too!
Loving: I've always been a big fan of Cetaphil's moisturizer. I always have one of the big pump bottles on hand. It's light and all around just a good, solid moisturizer that you can use daily. I received a press package from them recently and I had no idea how many products Cetaphil offers! I took the Daily Facial Moisturizer with me on vacation and used it every morning after washing my face. It claims to help with redness prone skin and has the lightest tint and provides a nice lightweight moisture. It also has SPF 20. I couldn't recommend this more and will continue to use it often. I find a lot of face sunscreens to run very pricey and this is a really top notch affordable option!
Trying: I was just recently sent some skincare products by Skinceuticals. I have never tried any of the products from the brand but have always heard rave reviews. I'm anxious to see how these work. I just started using them yesterday, so I'll be sure to report back after a few weeks!
Speaking of trying new things. I finally used the Me Sleek Hair Reduction device! It was SO insanely easy, if this works, it's going to be the most brilliant product ever. I literally just held the little 'remote' over my skin, it took all of 2 minutes to do my underarms and about 10 minutes to do my legs. I am going to continue to do it for the full 7 weeks that it suggests. But, it says after two weeks, you'll notice a reduction of up to 46%... I'll continue to report back on the progress. Right now, the machine (it's super compact), is $100 in the Nordstrom sale.
Pittsburgh-ing: OMG you guys. If you are in Pittsburgh, do not walk, RUN to Smallman Galley in the Strip District. They just got 4 new chefs and I had the 'white pizza' from Iron Born by Chef Pete Tolman. It was probably one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten in my entire life. the pizza is made in a skillet and it had garlic cream, carmelized onions, marinated cherry tomatoes, arugula and rictotta. Definitely not your average pizza. I'm dying to go back.
Traveling: I have nothing big planned this month and I am SO excited to enjoy my apartment, get back on a great schedule, spend time with friends and family and just enjoy Pittsburgh. September, October, November and December are all big travel months for me, so this will be a great little rest!
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At a time when venture funding in female-only founded startups has remained at only 3% of all venture dollars since 2012 – we are thrilled to announce that Girls in Tech is seeing the evidence of an uptick in women founders at startups around the world! For the record, that number increases to only 7% for male and female-founded teams (Techcrunch, 2017).
Enter AMPLIFY, the Girls in Tech startup competition for women founders. Now in the seventh year, the competition has helped to provide funding, exposure on a global stage, and a community of investors and changemakers committed to supporting women entrepreneurs.
AMPLIFY Paris, a local chapter satellite event, is running for its second consecutive year. Following a live competition of the top 6 startups, the winner will receive exciting opportunities including an expenses-paid trip, tailor-made business introductions, and products and services to help her startup grow internationally, using Singapore as a landing pad!
Interested in applying?
The Girls in Tech Impact
Compared to 2017, we saw the number of women-led startups who applied jump 33%. We saw the number of countries represented in the application pool jump by 9% including more startups from Asia and the Middle East.
See the 2018 AMPLIFY Impact Report!
In between pitches, audience members get to network with high tech industry veterans, VCs, serial entrepreneurs, first-time startup founders, marketers, and product developers. AMPLIFY also features keynotes from seasoned entrepreneurs giving real-life advice on how to navigate the startup waters when there is no playbook. Finally, the winner is awarded her seed funding with an oversized check and celebrated with all the finalists at a networking cocktail party!


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I've admired this old church in the Boxley Valley for many years. It speaks to me of the history of the land and of the spirit of the people that settled it. I've taken several photos over the years, but none that I felt really caputred that spirit. It sits quite a ways back from the road, and I try to remain respectful of its privacy.
On a recent trip I was cruising the valley, looking (without success) for elk. I had been keeping an eye on a storm advancing from the West, and noticed that the light was beginning to change. I stopped by the side of the road to watch the sun break briefly through the clouds, and add its light to an already picturesque sight. I worked for various angles, all the while breathless at what appeared before me.
Ansel Adams once said "I sometimes feel like I arrived at a location just when God wanted me to press the shutter". Me too. Me too.
For students, this shot required several considerations. First, the extreme contrast from the sun to the dark valley required me to reach a exposure setting that didn't shortchange either. Rather than consult my exposure meter, I adjusted by looking at the image coming from the sensor; on most cameras this is known as Live View. Second, and most important, I set the highest f-stop available (f22) to define the sun's rays and provide an unlimited depth of field. There was a modest amount of post production in Photoshop CC to bring up the shadows and subdue the highlights.


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Tallying Up Bowl Ban Shows How Deep Sanctions Have Hit Penn State Football
It will be quite the experience for Penn State's players when – not if – they go to a bowl game next month.
It's just that when the Nittany Lions get there they'll have little bowl experience.
And that's whether they go to NYC, San Fran or some Motor City in-between.
In so, so many ways if Penn State beats Temple on Saturday to become bowl-eligible, the whole post-season thing will be a learning experience for a vast majority of the squad. As in 85% of the team majority.
(James Franklin and his staff are bowl savvy: They were 2-1 the past three postseasons at Vanderbilt and as a head coach and assistant, Franklin is 6-3 in bowl games.)
Here's the math: Of the 117 players on Penn State's 2014 official roster handed out in the press box at the Maryland game two weeks ago, only 18 had played in the Nittany Lions' most recent bowl game. That would be the TicketCity Bowl in Dallas on Jan. 2, 2012 -- three seasons ago.
For almost anyone who went to the scandal-clouded, Rob Bolden-throw-the-ball-into-the-grounded 30-14 loss to Houston, it was more punishment than reward. Penn State had 24 total yards in the first quarter, trailed 24-7 at the half and allowed Case Keenum to complete 45 of 69 for 542 yards, with three touchdown passes. Bolden was 7 of 26, with three picks and a TD. Dealey Plaza was more upbeat.
By contrast, of the 106 players on Penn State's roster for the TicketCity Bowl, at least 68 of them had previously been to a bowl game. In most cases, that bowl game was the 2011 Outback Bowl, which Florida won 37-24.
(Urban Meyer also won Joe Paterno's admiration that trip, as the Nittany Lion coach lobbied internally for Meyer to succeed him after Paterno told administrators in January 2011 that he planned to retire at the end of the year.)
That's a bowl vet tally of 68 to 18. No bluffing.
It's a lopsided ledger in any accounting and one of the starker contrasts that shows the deep impact of the NCAA sanctions on Penn State. No bowl games, no postseason experience. It's like the Nittany Lions didn't stay home of their own accord. An 8-4 record in 2012 and 7-5 in 2013 certainly would've earned the Nittany Lions bowl game invitations.
Figuring on 15 allowable practices before each bowl game, Penn State is in the hole a total of 30 official practices. That's the equivalent of two complete spring practice periods or an entire August preseason. It's crucial learning time for a young team that first Bill O'Brien and now Franklin will never get back.
That hurts Penn State where it lives and more than most. It's well known that Penn State had the second-youngest roster among all major college teams when summer practice started. A total of 76 of the 105 players (76.4%) on the PSU roster were either freshmen or sophomores. Only Pitt, at 78.6%, had a younger preseason roster.
That youth has forced Franklin to play nine true freshmen and five red-shirt freshmen for the first time at the college level. It's also meant a lot of OTJ training, as Franklin and his staff have balanced teaching and game preparation, although not as much as you would think.
"That's the fine line," Penn State's first-year head coach said Wednesday night after practice. "And I think that's kind of changing. In the old days, everyone red-shirted. You allowed those guys to kind of marinate for a year and take all of these things in. You just really can't afford to do that so much any more.
"Fortunately, for most of our guys they have been gradually been able to grow as the season has gone along. They haven't had to be starters from Day One. But really, it's how we practice. We break it up, no different than teachers. Part, part, group, whole. Working the fundamentals and technique and making sure those guys understand that. As the season goes on, you have to be disciplined with that as coaches, you have to be disciplined with that with players. The film work is important. It's just a focus. It's a focus of ours, it has to be a focus of theirs."
Franklin, of course, knows the value of extra time spent teaching technique instead of focusing on learning game plans.
"Obviously when the season's over with spring ball and things like that," he said, "you can take the next step. But right now, we just have to find a way to beat Temple."
Off the field, the bowl ban has hit Penn State hard in its pocketbook.
In July 2012, the Big Ten Conference said it was going to keep all of Penn State's bowl revenue for the next four years. (The way the Big Ten works, all teams annually get a near-even share of bowl revenue, whether they go bowling or not – be you Purdue or Michigan State.) Over the past three years, Penn State has already forfeited over $6.5 million in bowl money, as the first year (2011), PSU voluntarily donated its share to charity.
The Big Ten has decreed that Penn State will need to forfeit about $11.5 million more over the next two years -- $4.7 million in 2014-15 and $6.8 million in 2015-16. So, according to the Big Ten, since September it has been OK for PSU to go to a bowl game – they just (and still) don't get any bowl money. That hurts all Penn State sports, not just football. Overall, that means Penn State has been penalized about $18 million by the conference.
With Big Tens like that, who needs enemies?
In light of the recent damning emails that cast the NCAA in an even worse light, Penn State has a better argument to make to the Big Ten for getting its fair share of bowl revenues. However, it most likely would need to be done at the highest levels, outside of conference headquarters in Chicago.
That means Penn State President Eric Barron – who went bowling to the national championship game at Florida State last January – must make personal appeals to his 13 peers across the conference.
Now, more than ever, Barron has a case that should bowl them over.
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Siddha Herbs For Obesity
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J. Raamachandran & T. Venkatasubramaniam
The Siddha medicinal system developed by Tamil Siddhars is the oldest medicinal system in India. It has developed medicines in a scientific way. In today's world obesity occupies a significant place since many people are affected by it. Even though obesity is not a new phenomenon, yet, today it has attained such an epidemic proportion to be rechristened as \"globesity". The causes for obesity may be genetics, food habits, sedentary life-style and hormonal changes. The Siddha medicinal system developed by Tamil Siddhars deals with this problem according to the root-cause for obesity. Several herbs are in use to control obesity. Some of them are used as part of food and others are used as medicines. The Tamil Siddhars were the first to give the concept of \"food is medicine". This paper discusses various herbs and the way they are used. Keywords: Siddha medicine, genetic problem, sedentary life, hormone imbalance, Andrographis paniculata, Zingiber officinale, Dolichos biflorus, Erthrina Varigata, thermo genesis, BMI, LDL. 1 Introduction Obesity, once considered a sign from the affluence, has now become a major source of nuisance both aesthetically and from the heath-point of view. Like diabetes which may trigger other diseases, obesity and over-weight are also a cause for many chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, etc. Once considered a problem for people in the higher income group, overweight and obesity are now on the rise even among the middle income groups especially in the urban settings. According to a recent survey (OECD Health Data 2005 nearly 30% of Americans and 23% of the UK population is obese. The percentage increases almost in all countries causing concern to health authorities. It is necessary to tackle this problem of obesity as it is the root cause
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Been extremely busy in the trenches lately, trying to further develop new knowledge and hone in more skills to help bring about more efficiency in a human body. I've spent a great deal of time at an amazing facility by the name of Alliance MMA.
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- Sephora at Universal CityWalk
- During Halloween Horror Nights
- Complimentary 15-minute makeovers; book at Sephora online
Obviously, you wouldn't dare arrive at Halloween Horror Nights in a fully monstrous outfit.
Because other visitors at the annual Universal Studios Hollywood scare-tacular would surely expect that you might be one of the resident ghoulies, and you're not there to frighten people all night long.
Rather, you're there to enjoy the frights yourself. Truth? Yes. Also? Costumes aren't permitted, so that's that.
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What to do, where to go and what to see
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The notion of sauntering into the Universal City-based theme park looking just a touch strange, and perhaps a bit vampiric, does appeal. You want to have an aura, and enjoy the atmosphere of the eek-filled night, and some cosmetics might up the creepy factor.
Best book an appointment at Sephora, on Universal CityWalk, then, for your complimentary "Ghoulish Glam" makeover.
These 15-minute touch-ups are only a tad terrifying, and they come in two versions: "Vampire's Kiss" and "Sinfully Smokey."
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When Whittard very kindly sent me* some of their Sticky Toffee Pudding White Hot Chocolate from their Halloween special editions range, I instantly knew that I wanted to make some brownies with it. When I saw the packaging of this hot chocolate I was obviously like "oh my gosh" because come on, who wouldn't be? coming from a beauty bloggers point of view, this packaging is stunning. It fits this time of year perfectly as Halloween is soon approaching. I LOVE IT. I love the different coloured skulls, it's very unique and just fascinating to look at. The actual packaging itself is so sturdy and well made that you can instantly tell this is a good quality product, from the packaging to the hot chocolate. You get 350g of hot chocolate, which is a lot! I feel like this would last me forever, but then and again I don't think it will because this is one of the best tasting things I have ever tried, so I know I will be drinking it every night. When I opened this hot chocolate I was instantly delighted by the smell, it blew me away as to how delicious it smelt. It smells EXACTLY like sticky toffee pudding that I am wondering what sort of witch craft has gone into this hot chocolate haha. This hot chocolate is so thick and creamy and has such a gorgeous taste of sticky toffee pudding, I honestly think it has converted me from normal milk/dark chocolate hot chocolate to white chocolate hot chcoclates. This is the sort of hot chocolate that is perfect for those colder evenings, you are going to want to grab a mug of it, sit by the fire and grab yourself a nice book to end your evening.
( that is a lot of hot chocolate in one paragraph )
This hot chocolate is £8.00 from Whittard
Ingredients that you will need
185g unsalted butter
2 1/2 tbsp sticky toffee pudding white hot chocolate
85g plain flour
15g cocoa powder
75g milk chocolate
3 large eggs
275g golden caster sugar
Toffee Sauce
Equipment that you will need
Mixing Bowl
Square tin
Baking parchment
Cooling wrack
Step one: Preheat the oven to 180oc and then place a medium saucepan on the hob, pour in a tiny bit of hot water and let it simmer. Keep it on a low heat
Step two: Grease inside of a reasonably sized square tin of your choice. Cut up some baking parchment that is bigger than your tin and place it in your tin. The sides should flap over the edges. You can always cut these edges if they are too big.
Step three: Get a clear glass bowl and place it on top of the saucepan making sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Chop up the milk chocolate and place it into the bowl, (putting a handful aside) add in the butter and let them melt together. Once all of the chocolate has melted take it off of the hob.
Step four: Add in the sugar to the melted chocolate and then add in the eggs. Mix together.
Step five: Then sift in the flour, cocoa powder and sticky toffee pudding hot choc into a separate bowl. After you have done this, start adding the contents from this dry batch into the melted chocolate bowl. Fold everything together until everything is combined.
Step six: Pour the batter into the tin and drop in the remaining handful of chocolate chips. Put the brownies in the oven and set a timer for 20-25 minutes. When the timer hits half way turn the tray around in the oven, just to make sure that everything will bake evenly. Once you think they are finished, they should look hardish on the top but still wobble and feel abit wet inside. Once you take them out of the oven and let them cool down they will naturally start getting a little harder as it sets.
Step seven: Pull the parchment up and take the brownie out of the tin and let it cool on a cooling wrack. Once It is fully cooled down, but the brownie up into even parts and place it on a plate. Sprinkle over some of the toffee hot chocolate and pour over a tiny bit of toffee sauce.
I loved making these brownies. They were so gooey and perfect. You could really taste the sticky toffee pudding and it was so yummy. I wanted to add cocoa powder because I wanted there to still be that hot chocolate taste and I also wanted them to be a brown chocolate colour. Adding the toffee sauce on top made them perfect.
Does this hot chocolate sound like something you would like?
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I despise outlines. Teachers should only allow children who like them, to actually DO them. For the rest of us, well, WE CAN'T DO THEM. It's cruel and unusual punishment to MAKE kids write outlines. They DON'T organize your thoughts, they make you wonder if jumping from the school room window on the third floor is high enough to actually kill you. CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE CHOICES ABOUT WHAT THEY LEARN.
Look, I could never write an outline because I NEVER KNEW WHERE THE STORY WAS GOING UNTIL IT WROTE ITSELF. Outlines are like writing about the FUTURE and no one knows how the future will TURN OUT until it arrives. Outlines, like everything else, ARE GIVEN TO CHILDREN TO MAKE THEM THINK INSIDE THE BOX. Outlines suck and I always refused to do them (did not care about grades only what I would or wouldn't do), because they NEVER made any sense. Maybe some people can see their entire story from beginning to end, but the rest of just us LET the story happen, therefore, it's impossible to know where it will end up. And THINKING about the ending, when your mind doesn't work that way, DESTROYS the story and then who cares…which is EXACTLY the point of education. CRUSH DREAMS, REINFORCE THE STATUS QUO, KILL CREATIVITY, TREAT EVERYONE THE SAME…then repeat.
Outlines are solid members of the status quo. They do NOT allow for magic to happen or for creativity to run wild. Outlines are CONFINING and strangle free thinking. Scoff if you will, but there are those out there who will agree with me. Hate the bloody things and they should be taught only to those children who see themselves in government jobs or working as prison guards. Seriously, stop torturing children.
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If you love fall coffee house drinks, you've got to try making this easy, Homemade Pumpkin Coffee Creamer!
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I am a coffee creamer addict. I am "that" person who ads and commercials target. I purchase bottles of coffee creamer every week in every flavor. Rotating the new, seasonal flavors with my favorite year round flavors (french vanilla, hazelnut, and chocolate).
And the more in love with a creamer I get, the more coffee I drink. I am already a coffee addict, but seriously, this time of year it intensifies.
Why? Because Pumpkin Spice coffee creamer gets me every time. (dare I even tell you how much I love it in pumpkin spiced coffee???) Pumpkin coffee + Pumpkin creamer = JOY.
I learned awhile ago how to make my own coffee creamer when I tried this French Vanilla Coffee Creamer recipe. It's not difficult. Seriously it's two ingredients…plus whatever flavoring you want. But, sometimes, I forget how easy it is to make. So today, I'm sharing my favorite recipe for coffee creamer…with a pumpkin spice twist!
By mixing one 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 1/2 cup heavy cream (or whole milk) you have the base of a sweet and creamy coffee creamer. Add in vanilla beans for a delicious french vanilla creamer. But for today's recipe, we will use some pure pumpkin and spices. We will also heat up that pumpkin spice because you don't want any gritty seasonings in your creamer. I let mine simmer for about 20 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Okay. So now you have this rich, creamy Pumpkin Spice coffee creamer. What now? I suggest you brew up a delicious pot of coffee asap!
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Pumpkin Coffee Creamer
If you love fall coffee house drinks, you've got to try making this easy, Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer!
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream, divided
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 cup pure pumpkin
- 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, cinnamon, allspice and pumpkin puree. Simmer over low for about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Once cooled, whisk in the remaining heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Pour into mason jars. Keep for up to one week in the refrigerator.
- **SHAKE WELL before using
**I like to store in mason jars and give one away to a friend. You can also cut this recipe in half, making one half with vanilla bean and the other with pumpkin. ENJOY.
Looking for more Pumpkin recipes? You've come to the right place!
These Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Glaze would be the perfect pair to your Pumpkin coffee.
Pumpkin Spice Biscotti: yeah, pretty sure this would go nicely with your coffee too….
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If you are familiar with Newport Beach then you are well aware of the Fashion Island shopping center known for it's International appeal of top of the line shopping reminiscent of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Fashion Island is located just blocks to the Bay & Pacific Ocean and the famous Balboa Island. Finding a home in this area can be very expensive as the Fashion Island area is one of the most desirable locations to find a home. The Harbor Cove gated community is an exclusive neighborhood that is located just outside the Fashion Island area. Known for it's large luxury homes, Harbor Cove homes currently range from $995,000 to $1,595,000 in the Harbor Cove Promenade and $1,500,000 to $1,938,000 in the Harbor Cove Palisades community in Newport Beach, California. These two communities make up some of the most expensive real estate for sale in Newport Beach. If you are in the market for a luxury home located in a gated community on a safe cul-de-sac street then you may be interested in this newly listed home located in the Harbor Cove Promenade community. If you would like additional information on the Newport Beach Real Estate marketplace please contact us today at 949-444-1901. We look forward to helping you find the perfect Newport Beach home!


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Thee Oh Sees are the greatest band in the world.
September 18: Thee Oh Sees, Atlantic Thrills, The Dividers @ Firehouse 13, Providence
I don't have much to say about this show. I'm at a loss for words. I think this was my favorite show of the year, I danced and sweated a bunch, and it overall was crucial to keeping my sanity intact. Grunge garage spunk in its prime.
Thee Oh Sees kicked all sorts of ass and surpassed the rather high expectations I had for them. The opening garage rock bands, The Dividers and Atlantic Thrills, were cool. I have a few pictures:
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Bonus: Here's a recording of Thee Oh Sees set. I borrowed it from somewhere, so if you don't want me to post it, let me know, I'll take it down with a frown.


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Dream of living on a remote Scottish island? ISLAND WIFE tells the story of a woman's life. Judy, at 19, met her future husband, who whisked her off into an adventure, a marriage of over forty years, and a life on a remote Hebridean island.
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Casey Pushes Legislation To Establish First National Network of Advanced Manufacturing Hubs to Boost Manufacturing Innovation in PA
Casey: Pennsylvania Should Lead Nation in Advanced Manufacturing
Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called for passage of legislation that would expand a program to create regional manufacturing program. Casey called for the passage of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2013, which he is co-sponsoring and would authorize the creation of 15 unique manufacturing hubs throughout the country through a competitive application process.
"Pennsylvania has a uniquely skilled workforce and access to key resources," said Senator Casey. "Job creation is my top priority, and a new, innovative manufacturing center will help boost the economy in our Commonwealth."
The National Network of Manufacturing Institutes (NNMI) is designed to help small and medium-sized companies conduct research and development in advanced manufacturing technologies. Building on the success of a pilot institute launched in August 2012, the Administration recently announced its decision to commit $200 million across several federal agencies, including Defense, Energy, Commerce, NASA, and the National Science Foundation. Each institute will be selected on the basis of an open, competitive review led by a multi-agency team of technical experts. Federal funding will be matched by industry investment, support from state and local governments, and other sources. These Institutes, like the pilot program they're modeled after, are expected to become financially self-sustaining. The Departments of Energy and Defense will commence the competition to select these new institutes immediately. Winning teams are expected to be announced later this year.
Last year, as part of his budget for fiscal year 2013, President Obama recommended investing $1 billion to create a network of 15 manufacturing hubs called Institutes for Manufacturing Innovation (IMI). Senator Casey will co-sponsor the first-ever legislation to create these unique manufacturing hubs – each intended to specialize in its own specialized technology. The President again requested $1 billion in his fiscal year 2014 budget which, along with the passage of the Senator's authorizing legislation, will kick-start the creation of these 15 manufacturing hubs.
The National Network for Manufacturing Innovation Act of 2013 will expand the Administration's recently-announced investment by bringing together industry, universities and community colleges, federal agencies, such as the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Energy, and the National Science Foundation, and state, tribal and local governments to accelerate manufacturing innovation. Specifically, the legislation would establish public-private Institutes that leverage investments in industrially-relevant manufacturing technologies with broad applications to bridge the gap between basic research and product development, provide shared assets to help companies – particularly small and medium-size manufacturing enterprises – access cutting-edge capabilities and equipment, and create an unparalleled environment to educate and train students and workers in advanced manufacturing skills. Each Institute will serve as a regional hub of manufacturing excellence, providing the innovation infrastructure to support regional manufacturing and ensuring that our manufacturing sector is a key pillar in an economy that is built to last. This model has been successfully deployed in other countries and would address a gap in the U.S. manufacturing innovation infrastructure.


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How to Print to PDF From Windows 8 Desktop & Modern Apps
To this day, not a single version of Windows has come with native Print-To-PDF support, not even Windows 8. Microsoft once had ambitions to create a PDF alternative and has thus been holding on to its Open XML Paper Specificaion format (XPS). That's why every Windows release since Vista has come with an XPS printer. Fortunately, you can install third-party PDF printers and print to PDF in every version of Windows. This article demonstrates how you can print from Windows 8 Printing Has Changed In Windows 8: Here's What You Need To Know Printing has changed in Windows 8 – there's now a standard way of printing in every Modern app. However, like many things about Microsoft's new Modern interface, printing is not immediately intuitive for many users,... Read More desktop and modern apps.
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To print a file to PDF, click the keyboard shortcut Windows Keyboard Shortcuts 101: The Ultimate Guide Keyboard shortcuts can save you hours of time. Master the universal Windows keyboard shortcuts, keyboard tricks for specific programs, and a few other tips to speed up your work. Read More [CTRL] + [P] or select Print from the File menu, pick your PDF printer from the list of printers, and proceed as if you were printing to paper How To Keep Printing Costs As Low As Possible Let's get this straight - printing emails and documents is primeval! Not only does it cost money, it also wastes resources, storage space, and time. In fact, half of all pages printed are never used!... Read More .
After you hit Print, the PDF printer will ask you how to proceed with the file, i.e. where to save it, under what file name, and whether to open the PDF document after saving.
Alternatively, you can open files from within doPDF and convert them into a PDF document.
How to Print to PDF From Windows 8 Modern Apps
The Modern user interface, formerly known as Metro, does not offer traditional menus. Instead, options such as Print are available via the Charms bar or — if you are on a regular computer — via the [CTRL] + [P] keyboard shortcut.
To open the Charms bar, swipe from the right edge of your screen Everything You Need To Know About Windows 8 Swipe Gestures On A Laptop With the introduction of Windows 8, a lot of brand-new touch-friendly features have been added to make the operating system enjoyable to use on touch-enabled devices. However, for typical laptops which only have touchpads for... Read More or move the mouse into one of the corners on the right side of the screen. Select Devices and choose a printer from the list. If you get a This app can't print message, you're out of luck.
Otherwise, click Print, select a printer…
…and proceed with customizing print options as you normally would. Note that you can save your custom settings as default by switching the lever for Use these settings in all applications to the On position.
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You can add Print-to-PDF functionality in Windows with a third-party PDF printer. Printing to PDF has many advantages over paper, most importantly flexibility, sharability, and cost. Printing in Windows 8 has changed, but not dramatically.
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Are you new to couponing? Feeling overwhelmed by the deals? Me too but I'll try to get this down to some basic information. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
Where to get coupons?
-Sunday papers (except holiday weekends, there will be no coupons)
- Coupon inserts can be found in the Sunday paper
- For the best deals on the Sunday paper I've found Dollar Tree to have the best price at just $1 per paper with a limit of 3 papers per person.
-Coupon websites
- You can find TONS of printable coupons online at Coupons.com, Red Plum, Smart Source, and Mambo Sprouts.
-Company/Brand Facebook pages
- Many companies offer special Facebook only coupons that allow their Facebook users access to a promotional coupon.
- Have a favorite brand? Check out their FB page for special coupons.
-Coupon Mailers
- Many stores will periodically send coupons in the mail after signing up for their mailing list.
- Some magazines will feature coupons from time to time
-Product Packaging
- Inside the products package you may be able to find special coupons.
-Store Savings Cards
- Digital coupons that can be downloaded to your frequent shoppers card.
-Weekly Sales Ad's
- At times stores my offer a special coupon on their sales ads so do not toss them out until inspecting.
-Instore Coupons
- Blinkies, the little automatic coupon dispensers usually by the product
- Tearpads, tear away coupons usually by the products
- CAT, Catalina coupons are coupons on the receipt or printed out separately from the receipt.
- Peelies, coupons stuck to the product packaging that can be peeled away.
-Contact your favorite brands
- I've scored the best coupons simply by contacting my favorite brands and telling them how much I love their products.
- Ever had a bad product? Contact the company, often times they will send you a free product coupon if you experience an issue with a product. *Please only do this if the product is truly faulty.
Coupon Slang
From time to time I may use abbreviations or coupon slang so here is a quick guide to decode these.
B1G1 or BOGO = Buy One, Get One Free
B2G1 = Buy Two, Get One Free
DEAD = Offer has expired
EXP= Expired
GC = Gift Card
IP = Internet Printable MQ = Manufacturer's coupon
OOP = Out of Pocket
Stack: Using both a manufactures coupon and a store coupon
Coupon Polices
This is VERY important, each store has a unique coupon policy and you need to learn it. In couponing you may be challenged by a manager or sales associate and you need to know the policy.
I highly recommend you print out each stores policy and take it with you each time you enter a store.
Please remember that even with the policy the manager always has the right to decline a coupon, some deals may work for some and not for others. If you find you have trouble with manager despite the policy don't be afraid to contact corporate. Be sure to have the store manager and associate you've dealt with name.
Always be kind, understanding and not aggressive. I understand it can be frustrating but try not to lose your cool.
Sprouts Coupon Policy
*These are the top stores in my area so I have listed their policies for you, if you have an alternate store please see their website for the current policy.
Rebate Apps
These are apps for your phone where you upload your receipt to get rebates back for purchasing certain items. These offers can be combined with coupons and store deals.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Berry Cart
Rebate Websites


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Especially nowadays we can acquire a lot of knowledge through self-study via the Internet, books or other sources. At the same time, this does not replace a human-to-human learning experience – especially when it comes to intra- and interpersonal connection. Regardless of the workshop being an introductory or a topic-specific one: the aim is always to use the potential and synergies of a group of people within an appealing as well as protected setting, in order to facilitate a one of kind learning experience.


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The past couple of weeks were really exciting in the Techstars and Rakuten accelerator program. Each team presented what idea and purpose they had. Then, based on their startup profiles, they received flight tickets to three different countries. Talk-A-Bot went to San Francisco!
After a 15 hours direct flight Talk-A-Bot arrived in the States and in San Francisco. Our primary goal was to meet as many company leaders as possible. The HQ's café on the first floor was the most suitable place to meet. We talked to Djamel Agaoua, the global leader of Viber. Also, to Stuart Simms, the marketing CEO of Rakuten US. And last but not least, to Yaz Lida, the president of Rakuten US. We also had the opportunity to meet and pitch for Hiroshi "Mickey" Mikitani, CEO of Rakuten Viber.
The timing was just perfect. Talk-A-Bot and the other two startup CEO were selected for the Rakuten Optimism. Rakuten Optimism is the first global conference of Rakuten. All of the "Japanese Amazon" 70 business lines were presented in the program. Besides many prestigious branches, the most prominent one, the American EBATES, which joined the Rakuten family in 2014. The popular company guarantees credit to its registered customers after every online purchase. In cash.
The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium was an excellent venue for the event. The high-quality opening and the performances were in the concert hall. On the other hand, the reception was in front of the auditorium, directly at Grove Street. The one-day meeting program featured key players such as Mike Brown and Jordan Bell, the famous NBA Golden State Warriors team coach, David Alpert, the producer of Walking Dead and of course Hiroshi "Mickey" Mikitani, CEO of Rakuten.
Rakuten's vision and the reception
In his speech, Mickey highlighted Rakuten's vision and the next new development steps. All 40,000 dealers in Ichiba, Japan's largest e-commerce store, will have their own Japanese speaking chatbot. He also emphasized that chat and chatbots are now a part of every business or commercial application. Forbes' choice of the top 20 most innovative companies in 2002 continued to keep pace with its fast growth rate. The best example was Curbside, best in offline-online conversion, which had been bought up for $ 100 million recently.
At the reception, we met a gentleman by chance who was sitting at the closest table. After a few sentences, it turned out that he was one of the best neurosurgeons in the United States. In addition, he was the husband of Mickey's cousin. In our more than 2 hour conversation, we talked about so many things. Singapore, the famous Hungarian Tokaj wines, his book about aging, and of course the secrets of Mickey's success.
When everyone finished dinner, we took our places at the Auditorium. Hundreds of famous performers had shows there, such as Kiss, U2 and Madonna. Now Shakira dazzled the audience. The fantastic pop star appeared full in gold and has shown the album, El Dorado, supported by Rakuten. Besides the new songs, we got to hear the well-known classic hits. Our night was truly once in a lifetime. We liked to move it move it for Waka-waka! 😉
Talk-A-Bot's 12 weeks incubation is coming to an end. On the Closing Day, the 10th of October Talk-A-Bot will announce its new product developed during the program to more than 70 VCs invited to the elegant closing event. Talk-A-Bot had a blast in San Francisco!


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Its 9.00 am. Bright eyed and bushy tailed the learner's polish of the remnants of their coffees as the course tutor calls the class to attention. Give or take 30 minutes for lunch and a couple of 15 minute refreshment breaks this cohort are in for the duration: 6 hours. The question is everyone getting the most out of the session?
From a tutors perspective you have all sorts of different type of learner, most obviously those who want to be there, and then there are those that seemingly don't. The latter tend to look regularly at the clock on the wall (or the one on their phone as they attempt to furtively text). They are not given to participating with any discernible level of exuberance. Their facial expression seems to indicate a kind of mild pain as they endure the course. At break time they leave the classroom at a pace that would make Usain Bolt blush, and they return to it with the same level of vitality as a cramped marathon runner who has just run face first into the wall. What is going on?
To answer this question could well be that the learning on offer doesn't 'speak to them' as learners. This could be because either they already know it all, or they just think they do. Either way, the job of the Tutor is make sure there is something useful or valuable to be learn. To convince a learner that this is the case is to motivate them. This is the first step to optimising engagement, and maximising learning.
To get to grips with what is known and not known it might be useful to look through the Johari Window. Originally this was an exercise used to help people better understand their relationship with themselves. It was created by psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham. Joe and Harry, hence Johari. The four window panes are illustrated below.
According to Luft and Ingham:
- Pane 1 (the Arena) is the part of ourselves that we see as well as others.
- Pane 2 (the Blind Spot) is the aspect of us that others see but we are unaware of.
- Pane 3 (the Façade) is our private space, which we know but exclude others from.
- Pane 4 is the most mysterious room. It is the 'Unknown', the unconscious or subconscious area which is neither seen nor entered by anyone..
In its original form a therapeutic target of the exercise (in which 'what is known' is audited) may be the expansion of the 'Arena' square This results in greater knowledge of oneself. Voluntary disclosure of the 'Private' are of 'Façade' may result in greater interpersonal intimacy and friendship.
A modified exercise may be used to identify what a learner needs to know and the value of that learning. In this case the Tutor assumes an interactive role, and encourages people to look at what they know.
The tutor can give every learner a copy on an A4 sheet, and then list the course content on a flip chart or screen. Learners should then be encouraged to chat with a colleague and insert the learning outcomes in either Pane/Box 1 or 2. Then everyone should be invited to list what was placed in box 1 and why. After this short session is completed all that remains is what needs to be known. This learner can be tailored and focused by the Tutor. This can be best achieved if the Tutor understands the context in which the learning will be applied.
It's now time for the learners to think about where, when and how the remaining learning will be embedded/implemented. This they insert in Pane/Box 3. When fed back to the Tutor this will give them useful insight that can be used when the course content is delivered.
This then brings us on to the 'Unknown' that lurks in Pane/Box 4. How can this be useful? Perhaps this is where hypothetical scenarios can be placed into the mix. These can be entirely off the wall. What would you do if… ? In this instance what you are doing is presenting a situation where the learner has to explain how they would assess the situation and adapt their learning. This is useful exercise in itself and requires the learner to exhibit the type mental agility that will serve them well back in the work setting.
In closing it is incumbent on Tutors and Trainers to avoid just 'going through the motions'. By doing so both learners and learning opportunities are lost. They need to be creative and responsive to learners needs. This exercise is just one way of working to ensure that a more knowledgeable and better focused workforce returns to the work setting. Happy learning.


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Recently released by Jabiru Publishing, Back Country Rivers by David Howard is a collection of bush poetry based on the lives of people who lived near the river system of north-western Queensland and north-western New South Wales - the Back Country. The poems' stories can be sad, humorous, tragic and fantastic, and are told in the inimitable…Read more
"Timid Drip" by Desmond O'Neill
What a pleasure it has been to edit and produce this very special children's book, Timid Drip, especially since it appeals to people of all ages, not just children. The story is about Drip, a water-drop living on the Atherton Tablelands near Cairns, who is being bullied by the other water-drops. They love to jump down waterfalls,…Read more
New Children's Book by Amanda Wiltshire
The book introduces the loveable Nanny Teapot who decides to take a holiday at the seaside. She sent her beautiful golden crown by special delivery, but unfortunately, it got lost! Will Nanny Teapot get her precious crown back? Amanda's first book, "Fly", is a self-help book designed to help people who have gone through difficult…Read more
New Book by Pharmacist Mario Calanna
Mario Calanna, the well-known and well-respected Cairns pharmacist, has a new book, just released by Jabiru Publishing. In his very interesting and helpful book, Mario covers the story of the Calanna family after his father migrated to Cairns from Italy and bought a cane farm. When Mario decided to study pharmacy rather than become a…Read more
The Science Rhymes Book, second edition
Congratulations to very talented poet, Celia Berrell, on the publication of the second edition of her popular book, The Science Rhymes Book. Celia's unique gift derives from joining together science and poetry, two unlikely friends, to produce amusing and interesting poems about science for children. The second edition comes with added poems and illustrations. Celia's book has…Read more
New Book of Poems and Stories by Noela McNamara
Noela McNamara's new book contains poems and stories about the interface between cultural groups in modern Australia. Noela traces present-day situations back to their roots and shows the way that the past impacts the present in the lives of people from different cultural backgrounds. Her background in Australian Indigenous Literature allows her to have a rare…Read more
"Fly", a Self-help Book by Amanda Wiltshire
Amanda Wiltshire wants to help people "Fly" into a happy and healthy life through her new self-help book, "Fly". Illustrated with Amanda's appealing and often humorous drawings, this delightful book presents simple ways for dealing with many of life's difficulties. "Fly" offers words of wisdom to assist us overcome life's challenges and find a way to…Read more
New Book in the Tommy Series
Jabiru Publishing has just released Lenka Wagner's latest book in the Tommy children's book series. "Tommy and Friends to the Rescue" tells of Tommy's first encounter with the humans and the mess they sometimes leave behind when they visit the countryside. After being exposed to danger from the humans' careless behaviour, Tommy and his friends…Read more
A Nurse Like Aunty Mavis
Denise Petersen always wanted to be a nurse, just like her Aunty Mavis. Despite her reading difficulties, she successfully completed her training as a nurse. Thus began her career in nursing, starting with a stint in a tiny country hospital on the Nullarbor Plain, followed by nursing and midwifery in Australia and Papua New Guinea.…Read more
David Hull's New Novel
A new novel by talented young author, David Hull, will be released in November 2017 by Jabiru Publishing. The novel takes readers along with Dane on his trip to self-discovery and growth after years of bullying and abuse at school - in other words, a chance to start his life anew. A chance meeting with Addison, who…Read more
Tales from Two Gypsies
Clive Richmond met his wife to be, Mandy, when he was 21 and she was 20. Deciding to travel around Australia, they spun a penny high in the air to decide which way to go. After travelling around Australia, they loved being gypsies so much they did it again - and again. In fact, they have…Read more
Tommy Learns a Lesson
"Tommy Learns a Lesson" is the first in a new series of children's books written and illustrated by Lenka Wagner. Originally from Europe, Lenka now lives in Cairns, in tropical north Queensland, Australia. "Tommy Learns a Lesson" is the story of a self-centred, naughty bunny. Tommy treats his friends badly and thinks he doesn't need anyone.…Read more
New Historical Romance: "Fortune's Way"
With a Masters degree in History, Helene McCarthy is well-placed to write historical romances set in the early days of Australia. "Fortune's Way" is the first of a number of novels she has written, and the book has been published by Jabiru Publishing as an e-book. This book is set in the early days of…Read more
Art book, "Travel to the Bushland"
Wordfix recently produced a beautiful art and story book by talented Aboriginal artist, Brenda Pearson. Brenda's stories about her travels to the bushland, Dreaming stories, and stories about North Queensland flora and fauna, are beautifully illustrated by her paintings and drawings. Brenda has a great affinity for the natural beauty of North Queensland, including the Great…Read more
Launch of "The Power and the Possible"
Stephen Chong launched his fourth book, "The Power and the Possible", on 5 February at the Police Citizens Youth Club in Cairns. The book is a practical guide for teenagers to help them negotiate the sometimes perilous path to adulthood. Stephen Chong specialises in providing helpful life advice through narrative, and this book is no…Read more
"The Cruising Dream" by Jenny Lawton
"The Cruising Dream" by Jenny Lawton tells the story of Jenny and Doug Lawton's seven years spent cruising the South Pacific. Accompanied by their two cats, the couple had some wonderful, sometimes terrifying, experiences, saw beautiful sights and met lots of new friends. This very attractive book was edited by Wordfix and published by Jabiru…Read more
New book by Stephen Chong
Well-known speaker and author of inspirational books, Stephen Chong, is about to publish a new book for adolescents. This will be Stephen's fourth book, and follows the style of his other books, where messages about life are provided through stories. "The Power of the Possible" aims to help teenagers find their way through the difficult…Read more
Help for Dementia Carers
A new book to help people who are caring for those with dementia has just been sent to the printer and will be released soon by Jabiru Publishing. Voices of Dementia Carers by Helene McCarthy is filled with helpful advice for dementia carers, letting them know they are not alone on their carer journeys. Helene…Read more
Reader's comments – Cheerio, Don
Reader, David Cottone, is very impressed after reading Susan Alley's new book, "Cheerio, Don". Here is what he had to say: I was so impressed with your latest novel, "Cheerio, Don", and enjoyed reading every single page of it. I read the book at two sittings and was unable to put it down. What I…Read more
New Book by James Farrell
James Farrell's new book, "Headmaster Not Eaten", has just been released by Jabiru Publishing. The book is a collection of amusing anecdotes about his experiences while working in overseas countries. James has a rare ability to see weirdnesses and eccentricities in everyday events. The book is beautifully written and a great pleasure to read. "Headmaster…Read more


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Christmas is the season of gift giving, right? So why not treat yourself to a little something special this season. Here are 6 treats to tempt you…
You can't buy everyone else a gift without getting one for yourself, surely?
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Unicorn lover? You need this phone case in your life! You can grab it in suitable sizes for the 6, 6s and 7. If you're not a fan of the black case, don't worry – it's available in pink too.
Swarovski Crystal Star Earring
The Perfume Shop
Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy Glace
This gift set contains Viva la Juicy Glace Eau de Parfum Spray (50ml), a mini perfume (5ml) and a Viva la Juicy Eau da Parfum mini (5ml). It's super cute and girly – just check out that silver glitter and pink detailing!
Marc Jacobs Daisy Anniversary Edition
Daisy is a classic fragrance, for good reason too! It's fresh, fun and feminine. The special anniversary edition features diamante gems on the iconic Daisy bottle. You get a FREE Marc Jacobs pocket mirror with every purchase as well.
How cool is this Harry Potter colouring book?! Perfect if you're a wizarding world fan.
Battery Operated Geometric Copper Fairy Lights
These fairy lights would make a gorgeous addition to any home, they've got that cool Scandi vibe that everyone's after right now.


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Paying £150-160 per day, immediate start, 3-6 months. We're looking for a communications expert for 3-6 months to help our Hounslow based London client deliver their media and content strategy.
Senior Communications Officer - 3-6 Month Contract - £43,750 Pro Rata - London
Our client is a leading public sector strategy and communications consultancy whose clients include local authorities and organisations from all tiers both nationwide as well as central government, the third sector and the private sector.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, the Senior Communications Officer will support the delivery of a range of media, content and brand campaigns.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of:
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- PR and media relations including crisis comms
- Partnership management
- Managing external agencies and suppliers
- Reputation and brand management
- Content generation for a variety of platforms
- internal comms and employee engagement
If this sounds like you and you are available immediately, please apply online today!
Senior Communications Officer - 3-6 Month Contract - £43,750 Pro Rata - London
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