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Want to meet Wonder Girls in Malaysia?
Sony Ericsson Malaysia wants to know how much do you want to meet the girls themselves in person!
All Wonderfuls out there, let's help our Malaysian Wonderfuls!
Simply visit Sony Ericsson Malaysia facebook page OR click on the image above
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Introducing "Pop Girls" – Philippine's first pop girl group
hello everyone!.
I just read around the internet that there's already a girl group here in the philippines that has debuted. I searched for their identity and found an article about them. Please read this first to know them better.
Philippine pop music goes through a refreshing rebirth with the emergence of the newest girl group of five teenage scene with compelling charm, striking style and total talent.
Aptly, christened Pop Girls, the group is an outcome of the collaboration of two of the most influential names in the music industry-recording magnate Boss Vic del Rosario who was responsible for creating the biggest multimedia stars of the country such as Sharon Cuneta, Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Sarah Geronimo, among others; and topnotch dancer/choreographer Geleen Eugenio who honed the dancing skills of celebrities like Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor and brought Universal Motion Dancers to the peak of the their career.
Seeing the young as consistently plausible target, Boss Vic challenges Geleen to form a group of appealing young girls who are all exceptional in singing and dancing. Though she was set to leave for the US then, Geleen decided to forgo her initial plan to accept the project and called for an audition.
There were more than fifty hopefuls but only five passed the rigid screening. But the final decision came about when Boss Vic actually saw the chosen girls perform. He was swyaed right away with each of the girls that they were immediately awarded both management and recording contracts.
The fabulous five who make up POP GIRLS are twins Lai and Mar, both aged 16 and half Lebanese; Half Filipino, half Dutch Rose, 13 years old; Half Filipino, half Swiss Schai, 14 years old; the only pure Filipino in the group.
Though coming from various lineages, the girls perfectly jive together to form a melodic clique that is POP GIRLS. This impression is also very much in tune with the album the girls are now working on. Boss Vic has gathered renowed international producers Christian de Walden and Marcus Davis, along with local producer Civ Fontanilla, to pitch in their expertise to create one world class debut album.
The debut album echoes the sound that is distinctly POP GIRLS– youthful, sweet, light, infections… with catchy beat that would make everyone groove and uncomplicated lyrics that would make everyone sing along. The songs mirror the colorful life of the young with themes such as puppy love, shopping, dancing, and basically having fun!
Now nearing its final stage of completion, the album is composed of 13 tracks, mostly original ones such as Crazy For You, and upbeat song by Marcus and Amber Davis and Crushy, written by Geleen Eugenio herself. Also included are covers of hits such as Urong-Sulong and Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso.
POP GIRLS indeed is the new face of music and sound of Philippine Pop Music. The teenage group is undoubtedly at par,
or even better than the rest of the Asian groups which continue to invaded the music scene today. POP GIRLS seals the country's rightful claim to P-POP as the new nickname for Philippine Pop Music to reflect the youthful flair of the group and the music, very much in the tradition of Korea's K-Pop and Japan's J-POP.
And as for LAi, Mar, Rose, Schai, and Nadine, these girls now become the new wholesome and well- educated trendsetters of the youth in the country, not only in terms of song, dance, and music but in personality and lifestyle as well.
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Here is their first ever Music Video:
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My Review
ok. Their video is funny. Really shows the filipino culture. It received praises from filipinos as well as negative feedbacks from filipino k-pop lovers. If you're a k-po (korean pop) addict, you would surely understand what I'm trying to say. Just by watching the video, I can see that they're trying to somewhat portray korean music and turn it into filipino-pop. Comment says that their music videois a copycat of 2ne1 & wonder girls. (Honestly, there were some parts that look the same with wonder girls and 2ne1's music video).
In my opinion, i find the girls talented, bubbly, cheerful, girly and have a nice voice. They're also very pretty although around three of them almost looks the same.But then, they lack rhythm in their choreography. Everybody can dance but not everybody dances together so it's a dissapointment to some filipino k-pop fans expecting so much from them.
I would like to support these girls but they have to improve first in their choreography. Also, I wish they'll perform without lip synching coz it's not really good to watch. Seeing them performing and commiting many mistakes plus lipsynching.
btw, i really like their song 'crazy crazy'. it's catchy^__^
Their live performances of "Crazy crazy"
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Their live performance of "Crushy Crushy"
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DID YOU KNOW that Sydney is the only place in Australia and one of the only places in the world, that is home to beautiful ocean pools. Created from the mid-1800s to the 1960s as a way to enjoy the pleasures of the ocean without the sand, surf and sharks, they are a safe haven for locals to enjoy their daily beachside rituals.
I drive guests to some of Sydney's most stunning ocean pools. Some are well off the beaten track (even most Sydneysiders don't know about), some are a bit secret, and some have superstar status. We also stop for a traditional Aussie lunch snack at a local bakery so guests can really get their Aussie on! And we finish with a small stroll on Sydney's famous Coastal Walk. So that pretty much covers most of the Sydney Big Hits Bucket List in one great adventure!
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Ocean Pools and beaches. Tick!
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A Sneak Preview of the Hotel Vermont guestrooms
by TruexCullins, March 21, 2013
We are counting down the days until the opening of Hotel Vermont. As you may know from past posts, TruexCullins is designing the interiors for this LEED-certified hotel going up on Cherry Street in Burlington. Last October we shared some renderings of the proposed bar at Juniper Lounge, located on the lobby level of the hotel. Check them out here if you missed it the first time.
Now we have new renderings of the hotel guestrooms, courtesy of our in-house digital wizards. The rooms are all very modern and clean, with natural wood casegoods, dramatic lighting, and full-height doors and headboards.
All of the guestrooms, including the Deluxe King, feature custom wood casegoods and furnishings. The centerpoint of the room is the floor-to-ceiling headboard crafted from character-grade White Oak. A built-in window seat makes maximum use of the space in front of the window and integrates seamlessly with the adjacent desk and dresser unit.
Some rooms have a larger entry, with a console unit as seen here. A sliding door opens to the bathroom, with backlit mirror and vessel sink.
TruexCullins Interiors is responsible for the design and specification of most everything you see in these images, from the finishes and furnishings right down to the artwork and room accessories.
The Hotel Vermont guestrooms promise to be as unique as our state itself, and we can't wait to see the finished product!


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Nintendo Switch Linux Hack – Is it True?
Yes! You read that right! A hacking collaborative from Russia has indeed turned the Nintendo Switch into a fully-functional Linux tablet! The hacker group fail0ver posted a still image on Twitter showing the Linux platform being booted up on Nintendo Switch. This was followed by a spate of comments and queries on how to get this done on every Nintendo Switch.
So far, no particulars have been released on this. But the hacker group did post a video soon after showing the Linux platform running smoothly on their Nintendo Switch. It even supported touch and had an active web-browsing being used on it. Another amazing thing is that the hacker group even had a demo app powered by the console's GPU.
Code execution is all the rage these days, but can your Switch do *this*? ;-) #switchnix pic.twitter.com/NMnBq61tOM
— fail0verflow (@fail0verflow) February 17, 2018
We don't need to tell you why this is an impressive feat and bodes some amount of concern for gaming console companies.
Nintendo Switch Linux Hack – Why is this Important?
If you are a gamer, you understand why this is important implicitly. For those who don't have a good handle on the scenario, let us put it down in plain ol' black and white. Hacking a console, any console, is no easy task. Companies invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into making their consoles hack-proof and ensure that they only run original games.
Obviously, now that the Switch has been hacked, the question everyone is asking is can we run pirated games on the console? Chances are that you can. Clearly, this means that the company stands to lose a lot of money because pirated versions of games are a dime a dozen. And if a console has been hacked, all you really need is a functional copy of the game you want to play, the right software to make it run and you are all set!
How Did They Make It Happen?
While the details on to how this hack was achieved are still not clear, we do know that fail0ver exploited a vulnerable spot in the boot ROM grouping of the console to get the hack going. The best and most ingenious part of the hack is that they did not use a modchip to tweak the console's functionality.
Also, according to the group, this bug cannot be patched up or fixed with firmware updates, so anyone with the right guidance or potent mix of determination and skills can make the hack and use it to their benefit. The gaming community is worried in anticipation of the release of the notes on how to get this done and we can expect them to appear sometime in the near future.
What's the Official Take on the Nintendo Switch Linux Hack?
Meanwhile, Nintendo has made no comments on this bit of exciting news and it is expected that they might try to overpass the bug by simply installing a new processor in future consoles. Whatever the measures are taken to keep hackers at bay, it is evident from this that at least the lower-wrung of gaming consoles are not as impregnable as we have been led to believe.


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Charleston Wedding Week
Coming up on January 24th through 27th, 2018, the second instlalment of Charleston Wedding Week will be held all around peninsula Charleston. Last year was such a success that it will be another 4 solid days of all things weddings for the bride to be with special presentations and fetes all around Charleston from some of the top wedding planners in the country. Inside the fall / winter issue of Charleston Weddings Magazine is a complete schedule to the 2nd annual Wedding Week. Tickets are on sale now. On Wednesday night, January 24th, there will be a series of runway shows featuring the area's top luxury bridal shops over at Cannon Green and so much more.
Real-Life Weddings In Charleston
You just got engaged. You have so many overwhleming thoughts going through your head. The magazine features so many real life weddings with a wonderfully written story about each couple's special day, as well as a beautiful pictorial of their day. Real life wedding stories that also include a listing of all the vendors that were used to create the couple's special day, so that you can get some really excellent ideas about how your vision can be achieved for your own day.
Budget Bride Articles
Each and every Charleston Weddings Magazine comes with it some very great articles and features about staying within your wedding budget, as well as other websites that you can visit with the thrifty bride in my mind.
Charleston Wedding Vendor Directory
If you just got engaged, congratulations! You probably have some great ideas and visions about how you'd like your wedding to be, but need a jumpstart on selecting the best wedding vendors for you and your budget. The vendor directory within any copy of the magazine is one of the most expansive in all of Charleston. From planners to caterers to venues, DJs, and everything in between, the listing of vendors is very long, but as you flip through the magazine, you'll see some of the most beautiful full and half page advertisements that can also point you in the right direction of beginning the vendor selection process.
Beach Weddings In Charleston
One of the biggest draws for destination couples choosing Charleston, SC to get married in is it's close proximity to some of the most beautiful beaches. Edisto Beach. Sullivan's Island. Kiawah Island. Isle Of Palms. Seabrook Island. folly Beach. Every beach has it's unique possibilities for a lovely beach wedding. Some of my personal favorites are the lovely Kiawah Island resort and the Seabrook Island Club. Check them out if you are planning a beach wedding.
Local Designer Spotlights & Runway Raves
Read about the profiles of numerous A-List designers of handbags to jewelry and everything in between. You can also read about some of the Charleston area's luxury bridal gown designers and view their designs in the magazine, as well as online.
The Wedding Row Blog
The Wedding Row blog is an online extension of Charleston Weddings Magazine and has become one of the area's most viewed wedding blogs spotlighting real weddings with a wonderful story about each and pictorial that allows you to almost be there. Brides can easily spend hours and hours looking through hundreds of weddings.
There are certainly many more reasons to pick up a copy of Charleston Weddings Magazine or go online to spend hours at the Weddings Magazine website. If you are feeling that he just might pop the question this holiday season, you'll definitely want to go and grab a copy of this magazine. One of the things that drew me to advertise in the magazine was the numerous amount of brides I was meeting for consultation that had a copy with them. There is a big difference in flipping through a magazine looking at pretty dresses and finding them online. We're just about 24 hours away from Thanksgiving and this might be the last blog post I do beofre the big turkey holiday. Mike Bills Entertainment has lots to be thankful for as we approach another holiday season. Engagement season is coming up soon and I'm looking forward to sitting down with many brides and grooms looking to discuss the creation of the best musical soundtrack for their wedding day. I am thankful for all the brides and grooms who I have worked with in 2017, and who have also visited my website and blog in 2017. 2018 will be no different in providing a website and blog completely overflowing with DJ tips, music playlist ideas, and other helpful information for brides and grooms so they can choose the right DJ for their Charleston wedding. Click HERE to tell me a few details if you said YES.


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Enel hosted a conference on 5 December 2017 on renewable energy challenges and opportunities for Italy. Among others, the Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and Enel CEO Francesco Starace opened the discussion.
PM Gentiloni presented SEN (Strategia Energetica Nazionale) with clear ambitious objectives such as decarbonization. Mr. Starace highlighted in his opening remarks that the renewable energy revolution is in place and RE sources are becoming very competitive with generation costs decreasing dramatically, defining this a "global trend followed by an explosion of investments".
RES4MED&Africa Secretary General Roberto Vigotti moderated a panel on the industry perspective towards renewable energy deployment. Read more (ITA)


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Review of XuLa-200A from XESS | FPGAPosted by pjclarke in FPGA Group on Sep 2, 2011 10:09:39 AM
Over the last few months I've been looking at a number of low cost entry level FPGA development boards. The XuLa from XESS is one of those and also one that comes well recommended by other engineers. So in this blog post I will review how I think it compares to others in the sub $100 price range.
FPGAs tend to fall into one of two main manufactures, that being Altera and Xilinx. I've always been a Altera and Quartus person writing in VHDL - that's my background so was also interested to see what its was like to play on the other side with a Xilinx chip. The board that I have tested is the larger XuLA-200 which comes with the Spartan-3A (XC3S200A). Comparing this to Altera it's similar to say a Cyclone II, both having around 4,000 logic cells. Not the biggest chips going, good starting point but some say these are not quite big enough. I'm a little undecided myself.
The board is supplied as a plan PCB with no extras. So that's just the PCB, no connectors, cables or CD. I guess in a way the biggest issue I found was not having the two 20way connectors down the side. This meant I can't 'just' plug it into a bread board or adaptor. I guess it gives you the choice but from the point of view of a new hobbyist means the soldering iron will have to come out before you can start to play. If you want the connectors and also jumpers you can buy these for a extra $9.
I'm normally also critical of not having a CD with files on them. Its again avalible for a extra $2 from Xess however I found the Xess web site far and above one of the best for support and finding downloads. Under thire product page you can find the manual as well as a 'Learning FPGA' guide that I'll come back to. You will also find all the circuits as well as all the source code build details etc. These boards are supplied as open source and personally found that the level of detail way out weighted the lack of not having a CD with it all on.
The only thing I did have to source is the Xilinx ISE development environment. I can't blame Xess for not supplying this on CD as they only make the Dev Kit. I would have however suggested to customer that while they are waiting for the XuLA board to turn up that they start downloading the IDE, not that its big or anything and took me me nearly two hours to install.
The rest of the XuLA hardware contains a Microchip PIC18 that handles USB to FPGA JTAG programming. The board also contains a EEPROM that you can store your configuration in and a SDRAM. The FPGA is clocked via the PIC at 12Mhz which may not be the 50Mhz some supply but fast enough in my view for 99% of applications. Anyway you can always use the internal PLL to pump this up in speed.
Using the PIC means that programming of the FPGA is not done via the IDE and the configuration is uploaded via a GXSLOAD program available from the website or on the CD. This was really easy to use compared to some I have seen. Just drag and drop the output file to the utility and this then allows programming directly to the FPGA and or to the EEPROM allowing the board to run standalone.
The PIC also adds other benefits other than just programming that you would get with say a FTDI chip. This is because Xess have supplied as I said all the code and also a really good example program that allows you to talk to your FPGA, via the PIC and JTAG interface to your PC. They even show you how to write and compile your own programmes on the PC side - nice touch. This takes allot of the headache away from figuring out how to do this - if you wanted to that is. The site also contains lots of other example code as well as one supplied by customers.
Now I said I wanted to come back and talk about the guides on programming and using the FPGA board. These are second to none as I found as I followed them word for word. There are no errors and the documents even throw in some errors for you to fix with guidance from the documents. This was very educational and extremely well explained. Everything from downloading licence files to the most complex examples was very well written and easy to follow.
I would have said that for $69 the XuLA is a little high on cost for it's raw on the board features but as someone who has not used Xilinx before the support of the site and documents make up for this.
I also like the fact that this design plugs into a bread board and out of the others I have seen is the only one that will. Its just really easy to use and other than not coming with connectors, I would certainly follow other engineers in recommending. It's a board for beginners and for the more advanced engineers that 'just' want a plug in solution.
If you would like to see the reviews of the other boards I have done then please follow the links below. In the coming weeks I'll also be reviewing the Papilio One.
FTDI Morph-IC-II FPGA Development Module - Review
DE0-NANO FPGA Development Kit Review - Terasic
Many Thanks
Paul (aka @monpjc)


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The Salmon River was originally named for the migratory salmon species which teemed within its banks, but this spring it will be the Steelhead which draws anglers to its shores. Steelhead are the springtime attraction for fishermen on the "River of No Return" and this year promises to offer the highest steelie return in recent memory. The Idaho Fish and Game as well as local outfitters, guides and fishermen are expecting this to be an epic run and one that could be talked about in local fly-shops, restaurants, and bars as the best steelhead season in modern history. The number of fish which have fought their way past the eight dams between the Pacific Ocean and the Sawtooth Mountains this year, dwarfs any run in recent memory. As many as nine thousand fish are projected to reach the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery by the end of April – grounds for any angler within striking distance to plan to spend some time casting for these remarkable fish.
History Lesson
Before hitting the icy waters, it is important to understand a few facts about the Steelhead and the Upper Salmon River run in particular. The Salmon River Steelhead that make the journey toward Stanley, Idaho and the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery are unique. Returning Steelhead will swim approximately 960 river miles to reach the spawning grounds from which they originated. This is the longest anadromous run of any steelhead in the lower 48 states. Each fish will have negotiated eight hydroelectric dams, countless predators (oceanic, fresh water, aviary and human), gill nets, trawlers, a myriad of natural and man-made obstacles as well as iced-up rivers, waterfalls, hot and cold temperatures and many other unforeseen factors. The odds of any one of these fish actually making it back to their birthplace is miniscule. Nearly 97% of all juvenile Steelhead (known as smolt) are killed by the dam turbines on their journey to the Pacific. Although man made changes to the natural river systems have put the survival of Steelhead in jeopardy for years, conservation efforts and a robust hatchery system has resulted in a significant rise in Steelhead returns this year.
Although Steelhead will run up the Columbia River and its tributaries during their annual migration, it is in the Stanley Basin where our local fish return to spawn. Remarkably, these feisty fish, through a powerful sense of smell and an intuitive knowledge beyond our understanding, are able to retrace their previous journey to eventually come to rest directly above the spawning beds (known as redds) from which they hatched two or three years earlier. The cycle of life is therefore not only figurative in this case, but also literal. To realize, when holding one of these treasured trophies, that the fish in your hands has traveled nearly two thousand miles as a part of its circle of life before taking your fly is, one of the most satisfying feelings an angler can experience.
The Equipment
So how does someone new to the sport of Rocky Mountain Steelhead fishing find the equipment, tackle and knowledge to entice one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish onto the end of their line? First, let's talk tackle. The most common fly patterns used locally for these sea-run rainbows include leeches, egg imitations, woolly worms, stonefly nymphs and mayfly nymphs. Leeches, which are many fly anglers "go-to" patterns, may be thrown in colors ranging from purple, black and chartreuse, to orange, blue, pink and white. Egg sucking leeches which feature egg like imitations tied at the eye of the hook, can be effective especially when coupled with a trailing hook (sometimes referred to as a stinger hook). Often fishermen will drop an egg pattern from the leech, but when sight fishing, this may lead to undesired snagging of fish which should be avoided at all costs. As mentioned, nymph patterns can also be effective and should be fished along the bottom in the same way that trout fishermen employ nymphs by using a strike indicator and a splitshot. A combination of any of these patterns works well when blind-fishing for Steelhead.
Rod selection is a matter of personal choice and river flow conditions. Steelhead are large fish and will likely measure 22″-40″, but because the water they live in is so powerful, rod weight consideration should revolve around the ability to land a fish in heavy current rather than presenting a gracious cast. Rod weights between 7 and 10 are most common. A larger steelhead in heavy water will likely take you to the rod's limit regardless of the weight.
Where To Look
So where should you search for the wily Salmon River Steelhead? Early in the season, before the fish move to their spawning beds, blind-fishing deep runs and pockets is the best option. Look for deeper holes between riffled runs where fish will pause to rest before negotiating the faster water upstream. Using any of the aforementioned flies, weight your line with the proper amount of splitshot that will allow the fly to bounce along the bottom where the fish are holding. I find that a "high sticking" technique where the rod tip is pointed upward at a 45-60 degree angle allows one to employ the proper mends while maintaining a connection to the fly. If done properly, you will feel every little bump and bounce of the fly on the riverbed and when your strike indicator pauses or you feel immediate pressure on the line, set the hook. Although you may lose a few flies on the many boulders that blanket the riverbed, eventually your patience will be rewarded by the unmistakable head shake and the adrenaline rush which inevitably follows hooking up with a Steelhead.
As the season progresses into April, sightfishing will become more popular as the fish begin to stage in shallow, gravelly bars and riffles. By dead drifting flies across the snout of the Steelhead, you will often irritate the fish into hitting the fly out of aggression. It is important to remember that once Steelhead move into freshwater from the ocean, they do not feed for nourishment. Although they do feed on occasion, it is out of aggression or habit, not hunger. Therefore, if you can accurately float the fly directly in front of the nose of your target, your success rate will increase significantly.
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As with any outdoor endeavor, steelhead fishing demands hard work and patience. If you want some help navigating the icy stretches of the Salmon River, our guides are the most professional and experienced fishing guides in the region and can provide you with all equipment, tackle and knowledge necessary to find regular success with Idaho "steelies.†If you decide to try for these river monarchs on your own, visit the shop on Main Street in Ketchum. Ask Dave or Todd about which flies might be the hottest patterns at the moment and arm yourself with the local knowledge necessary to hook into one of these magnificent fish.


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EUA Expansion for Victoria
On Wednesday the Victorian parliament is set to debate legislation to enable EUAs to be available in all 79 Councils and Shires throughout the state. Should this bill be passed an enormous economic opportunity for
Green Bond Market Update
In late August we reported that there was $13.5 Billion invested into the property sector to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Since the article, Stockland Property Group listed a EUR300 Million bond to finance
Tomorrow's clean technology produced locally
The news for solar just keeps changing! Last week's news article about the rapid decrease in the costs solar installation went from the abstract to the reality this week for Sustainable Melbourne Fund.
Worth a pretty green penny!
The property market jury has considered their verdict – green buildings sell at a premium, a big premium! 200 Victoria Street has delivered the owners with a $10 million or 11.8% premium in six months.
Strata Building Upgrade Finance
Interest has been growing from owner corporations and property managers regarding suitable finance for strata owned buildings. Strata owned buildings are able to access both EUA and Sustainable Melbourne Fund's direct investment finance
SMF Solar
The City Of Melbourne recently hosted a BBQ lunch to showcase a solar installation that Polivac International installed to their warehouse facility in Kensington. Polivac International, the makers of commercial cleaning equipment installed a 20kW…
Green Roofs
UPDATE: See City of Melbourne Counciler Arron Wood discuss green roofs and facades on the ABC's Lateline and how they can reduce the urban heat island affect. Green roofs are visually appealing to tenants, clients…
EUA legislative update and Third Party Administration for Councils
The first quarter of 2014 has seen some significant changes in EUA legislation with South Australia releasing draft legislation for community consultation.
Business Case for Environmental Upgrade Agreements
ClimateWorks, in partnership with the Sustainable Melbourne Fund and other project partners, is developing a Business Case for Environmental Upgrade Agreement (BC4EUA) online tool.
Energy Efficient Office Buildings Grant
Sustainable Melbourne Fund is continuing to work closely with Sustainability Victoria's Energy Efficiency Office Buildings program.


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Kara Mack gives us look at OBT's latest production, Napoli. For tickets and information, CLICK HERE.
About Napoli:
Danish Choreographer August Bournonville's Napoli is known for its vibrant depiction of Neapolitan street life. This iconic and beloved Danish ballet tells the story of Teresina, a simple Italian girl, who falls in love with Gennaro, a poor fisherman. Her mother, hoping for a wealthy suitor, is against the match. But the young couple cannot be kept apart, even when Teresina is lured away by sea nymphs to a beautiful underwater world ruled by an evil sea spirit. It is the couple's true love for each other that breaks the spell and saves them. Powered by Bournonville's signature mix of graceful and technically thrilling footwork, it's easy to see why this uplifting and beautiful ballet has become a symbol of The Royal Danish Ballet.


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Contact The Honors College
The Honors College offices as well as its student lounge and study spaces are centrally located in historic Oviatt House at 842 Algoma Boulevard.
Please contact a staff member directly or if you would like to set up an appointment. We will reply as soon as possible.
Laurence D. Carlin, PhD
Dean of The Honors College
Dr. Laurence Carlin has been a faculty member at UW Oshkosh since 2000 and joined The Honors College staff in 2012. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Franklin and Marshall College, a Master of Arts from the University of Houston, and a PhD from Rice University. Dr. Carlin specializes in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century philosophy and science and is the author of a book and many scholarly articles. He has received a number of awards for his research, including grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and a Fellowship at the UW Institute for Research in the Humanities. Since 2003, Dr. Carlin has been leading study abroad programs to the United Kingdom. In 2009 he won the Honors Outstanding Teaching Award, and he is also a recipient of the Edward M. Penson Distinguished Teaching Award. When he is not working, Dr. Carlin enjoys coaching his kids' sports teams, working on house projects, traveling, volunteering in the community, and hiking during Wisconsin's beautiful summers.
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"It's amazing to me how many people think that voting to have the government give poor people money is compassion. Helping poor and suffering people is compassion. Voting for our government to use guns to give money to help poor and suffering people is immoral self-righteous bullying laziness.
People need to be fed, medicated, educated, clothed, and sheltered, and if we're compassionate we'll help them, but you get no moral credit for forcing other people to do what you think is right. There is great joy in helping people, but no joy in doing it at gunpoint."
The uncomfortable implication here is this: if I accept the truth of the first part of this statement (govt. transferring wealth for "compassion" reasons is immoral), then I have to live up to the call contained in the second part of this statement (then I must then do something about hunger and need in the world myself). This isn't a cheap excuse to get government off our backs at no cost, but a real call to personal action in the place of government action.
I have a friend who makes up small plastic baggies of supplies for homeless people (containing toothbrushes, socks, food, water, etc) and hands those out at street corners to people in need. She's living out her faith in a tangible way. It's a great way of making a small impact that, if multiplied by 300 million, would transform society. That's the kind of thing I'm talking about. Personal responsibility in lieu of action-by-proxy via government redistribution. Kudos to her.
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Wednesday and Thursday February 8 and 9 I was off of work because I was sick. I saw my mom on Wednesday, I remember kissing her good bye. Thursday she called me in the morning and then we talked like we always do at night. The last thing I said to her was: love you, night, bye. I guess that is a good way to end things….. Friday February 10 I went back to work. I start at 8:30 and my mom starts work at 8, so every morning when I get to work there would be an email from her asking if I made it to work ok. She was such a worrier, and sometimes that annoyed me. Now I'd give anything for that daily email. I didn't even look at my email when I got to work, which is very unusual, because my boss needed to catch me up on all of the things I missed. After she finished I went into the dressing room to check in an order. I had just sat down and the phone rang. I decided, no, I just sat down I am NOT getting up. Usually after 4 rings it stops and goes to voice mail. This time, however, was different, after 4 rings there was a weird tiny pause and it just kept ringing. I remember being angry and saying to myself: FINE I'll get up and answer it! So as I pick up the receiver I happen to glance at the caller id and recognize my dad's cell number. It was him, delivering the worst news of my life. My mom had a massive heart attack a couple minutes after getting to work. Had I checked my email and noticed there was no email from her, would I have had enough time to call and help….probably not, but I still can't help but wonder. Supposedly she was rushed to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, and her heart was started again but she had too much time without oxygen to her brain. However, on the phone my dad said she was alive. I believed that. Nicole from work drove me to the hospital. I see my dad and cry, he tells me don't cry. I see my mom in the ER and still think she is going to be fine. Just sleeping. That night Darrell and me go home, but I can't sleep. I never leave the hospital again after that at least not more than a couple hours. My dad and I spent every night there in ICU with my mom. I still had hope even though the neurologist said from day 1 she would never recover, never wake up. Could she hear me talking to her, praying for her, whispering to her, crying over her to please get up and that I love her?! I'll never know. Did she see how devoted dad was to her? All those days pass in a blur, tons of people come to visit. Sometimes it got overwhelming. I cried a lot. Monday was the 2nd brain test, same bad news. My dad has to make the worst decision in his life, to take her off of the ventilator. I feel bad he had to make that choice, had it been my choice to make, I would have left her on it forever. But it wouldn't have been for her, it would have been for my selfish self. I need her here, with me, I couldn't let go. My brother and Amanda got there on Monday. My heart broke for Randy when he asked to talk to her alone. My heart broke again when Amanda thanked my mom for being there for her. I loved that Aunt Judy and Colleen came every day. I can't thank Pastor Paula enough for everything. Then Tuesday at 3pm came, they took her off the ventilator. The doctor said she wouldn't last more than 5 minutes, that she'd never be moved to hospice. But she was moved to hospice. The doctor was wrong, so how do I know that he wasn't wrong about her never waking up? Had we kept her on, would she have woken up a week, 2 weeks, 2 months later? I need to stop with the what if's, but it's so hard. We moved up to hospice. This time my dad, myself and Randy stayed the night. 14 hours later at a couple minutes to 6am I bolted awake, looked at my mom and saw she was breathing. I thought for a brief second to get up and go hold my mom's hand. But no, I was again selfish and felt too tired and laid my head back down on the pillow. Then my brother got up, looked at mom and went to the bathroom. Everything was still ok I thought. Then i felt my dad move, he was staring at my mom. He told me the most devastating news of my life. She stopped breathing. I jumped up and ran to her, and the 3 of us stood around her and told her how much we loved her and that we would miss her. I will never forgive myself for not getting up and holding her hand as she took her last breath, it would have been the least I could have done……….. Now she is gone. She had an amazing turn out at the wake, which proves how many people she touched, something I always new, but should have told her more. Her funeral service was beautiful, and very sad. I seriously don't know how I can go one. I would have liked to have died with her, but in the end I could never do that to my dad. We need each other. I'm just so scared now that I will lose him and my husband too, and then I will be alone. Mom, you are my hero, I wish I had told you. I loved you more than anything. I wish I had given you more hugs, I'd give anything to have one from you right now. I'm sorry I made a big deal about calling you every night, again I'd do anything for just one more call. I really have to believe there is a Heaven. If there is I have no doubt you are up there right now, and I really need to believe it so that I really can see you again someday. Dad, Randy, Amanda, myself, Darrell, Frisky, Pepper, Oreo, Blackie, Mary, Batman, Moab, Tellico and Mingo, miss you and love you dearly. Rest in peace, best mom in the world, until we all meet again someday………..
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The Sheraton Gambia Resort and Spa is a lovely hotel built on the hillside beside the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. I have visited it a number of times on photographic assignments for The Gambia Experience, including when it very first opened but when I went there last month and stepped out of the taxi I immediately noticed a striking difference to the hotel, a lovely village scene had been painted on the wall outside reception.
The artist, Ibrahim Sesay Jnr, was born in a small village in Tonko Limba, a Northern Province of Sierra Leone. A musician and dancer, Ibrahim started painting while in the refugee camps in Sierra Leone and later in Guinea.
While the brutal war in his homeland continued, Ibrahim managed to start a new life in Senegal, finally settling down in The Gambia in 2000. In 2002 the war finally ended but Ibrahim stayed in The Gambia, which he is happy to call his home.
His skill as an artist was first noticed by a former General Manager of The Sheraton who employed Ibrahim to entertain the children at the hotel with face painting on a part-time basis during the high season (Nov to April).
When Marc Wozniak , the current General Manager at The Sheraton, saw some of Ibrahim's art, he was so impressed that he offered him a commission to paint murals on the walls of the hotel.
Having started painting as a form of escape in the refugee camps he now sells his work locally including from the Sheraton's lobby where many striking pieces are on display. In his own words "I love art because it allows the human being the freedom of expression."
Ibrahim's paintings now adorn many walls throughout the hotel. As I wandered around the grounds I discovered more and more of the colourful murals. I was particularly struck with the wonderful variety of styles Ibrahim had developed and how naturally his work fitted into the hotel's landscape. I had always liked this hotel but now it seemed somehow different and all for the better – more relaxed, more at home and more rooted in Africa.
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The British think-tank, International Policy Network (IPN), estimates that globally, 700 000 deaths a year are caused by fake malaria and tuberculosis drugs—comparing the death toll to the equivalent of "four fully laden jumbo jets crashing every day. In Africa, despite the statistics available, it is impossible to accurately account for the actual root of the pharmaceutical (pharma) counterfeiting networks in Africa. What further contributes to the unknown is the lack of combined strategy between African nations. There are pockets of law enforcement that are actively fighting the illegal trade, however, it is the pockets of ungoverned territories or the "free to counterfeit" regions that assist in escalating pharma counterfeiting into epic proportions.
Pharma counterfeiting and genocide
African constitutes an area of 30.3 million km². According to the World Trade Organisation (WHO), pharma counterfeiting accounts for 38.5% of the illegal trade. Considering that an approximately 100 000 deaths are attributed to the illegal drug trade, should counterfeiting of pharma products not be considered genocide? In 1983 the Burundian genocide killed 50 000 people, half of a number of deaths occurred from pharma counterfeiting.
In June 2005 — following the discovery that an accredited pharmacy in Canada had dispensed counterfeit Norvasc, Pfizer's popular blood pressure medicine —11 reported deaths were examined for a link to the fakes. The regional coroner reported that of the 11 deaths, the counterfeit medicine could not be ruled out as a cause for four of them. November 2008, closer to home, 34 Nigerian children, aged four months to three years, died and more than 50 were hospitalised with severe kidney damage after their mothers, wishing to alleviate their children's teething pains, unknowingly gave them a counterfeit drug.
Genocide is defined by Wikipedia as the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group. The mass killing of people associated with illness could be constituted as a group, and defining deaths by nation from counterfeiting can be done.
The cost of life?
News24 explains the "how" behind counterfeiting as medicines that "contain an inadequate amount of active ingredients, and are sometimes completely devoid of any active ingredients, which can cause major adverse effects and complications for a consumer."
The theory behind the massive growth in pharma counterfeiting is the pricing. Pharmaceutical companies spend a significant amount of costs on actually getting the product to where it is needed. This cost is directly related to the pricing. Conflict, lack of infrastructure and corruption are all negative contributors to the pricing structures and counterfeiters have identified the growing gap in affordability of these medicines and used this to create a black market for themselves. The further contributor is the criminal penalties for pharmaceutical counterfeiting tending to be far lower than for trafficking narcotics, such as heroin or cocaine and the regulation of drug sale and quality in some countries tends to be extremely poor.
Solving this scourge could lie in the ability to trace the products from factory to consumer. This would ensure that the pharma company would be able to identify if a product is being counterfeited or "lost" on its delivery root. The correct traceability solutions could even indemnity or pinpoint the location of the crime syndicates point of operation, assisting authorities to be able to locate and arrest the main players.
Pharmaceutical companies would need to rid themselves of counterfeiting opportunities through solutions that could keep their products on radar throughout the distribution process. This shift in thinking has worked for European, Asia, and American distribution channels and can work for Africa.


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"Hope costs nothing." –Colette (1873-1954, French writer)
Hope costs nothing. In a literal sense, this is true. There is no monetary cost to hope. And yet, for me, hope costs everything sometimes because "hope deferred makes the heart sick," as the writer of Proverbs says (Proverbs 13:12). And the more I hope for something, the sicker my heart becomes when it does not happen. So I find myself resisting hope. Pushing it away. I fear it, and the agony of hope deferred—an agony I know only too well.
But the writer of Proverbs goes on to say but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." So in refusing to hope, am I cheating myself of the tree of life? Is this refusal to hope at the root of my inability to manifest good things in my life? How do I learn to reach for my soul's deepest longings while I still try to protect myself from the pain of hope deferred?
Maybe this is what risk is truly all about. Risk is daring to hope for my soul's desires despite the risk of not achieving them. It's looking that fear in the eye and hoping anyway, even when my innards cringe in fear and I feel my heart turning in on itself. It's having enough courage to ask for what I want with no guarantees. Hope comes with no guarantees, no warranties, no protection.
Hope costs nothing, perhaps. And yet, it costs everything. Hope is the greatest risk I know because hope is always the first step on any risky journey. So what shall I hope for today?


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"This day was probably one of the most practical learning days I have been to."
"The Reconciliation Action Plan really resonated for me as I now feel that our centre could embark upon this journey."
"Reflecting and talking with other like-minded people, sharing what we do and how we can add to our practice. The way that I think about the morning meeting and the importance of the student voice."
"…I felt a real sense of working in partnership with the child and collaboratively building a learning environment. By the conclusion of the day I was reminded of just how much the child has to share with us and how we can keep learning as we work together."
"When we (educators) become overwhelmed with so many other obstacles such as behaviour management, tricky parents, large group sizes and the many demands put upon us…returning to The Hundred Languages of Children, is grounding….and can help redirect us to refocus on what is important for THE CHILD."
"It has made me appreciate the respectful approach Reggio Emilia has to listening the children's voices and believing in their capabilities."
One participant has "explored some of the light exploration ideas and our morning meetings are more purposeful."
Another commented: "I have already begun collecting materials and resources that I encountered on the day and will begin implementing work with the black light in the classroom. The children are loving the microscope that attaches to the ipad and we are exploring the possibilities with that."
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Birth of a car
A remarkable thing happened two days ago. I saw a TV advert for a car I had not previously seen. No, not an unforeseen TV advert. They happen frequently. Not frequently enough to make the programme intermissions tolerable but frequently enough to make my opening gambit a little more interesting. No, it was the car I couldn't recall seeing before.
Now this may be relatively common to many of you. After all that is one of the three key objectives of advertisements, to introduce new things and you are forgiven for not being as interested in new cars as I am. Few are.
In case you were wondering what the other two main advertising objectives are, the second is the necessity to ingrain concepts, products and trademarks into our subconscious. After all we all know beans, hamburgers and replacement glazing products exist. But just as importantly you are already subconsciously thinking Cross & Blackwell, Wendy's and that annoying, shouty man who knocks over the window panes. Weren't you?
The third key element in advertising is the attempt to make you purchase that which you had no intention to do so. Chocolate, trips to the Isle of Wight and the unnecessary replacement of perfectly good settees fall into this category.
I too am subjected to many new things in advertising, be they two for ones, money squirrelling or feminine hygiene products only an engineering graduate could master. Although I think I've acquired all knowledge a man ever needs to know about comparing insurance rates. However it is rare that I ever see a TV advert for a car that I had not seen before.
I am a confirmed petrol head. In the past I have confessed more to worshipping at the feet of Clarkson than showing any affinity for God, Buddha, Ganesh or any of the other normal deities. And I use a diverse method of feeding my brain so consume much news, commentary and opinion from a wide range of sources. I really should have it all covered before an expensive TV advert is launched.
After all a car is not cracked out of an egg suddenly. It does not emerge from a birth canal. It isn't dropped from an alien spacecraft. No, it is conceived, presented in an wildly, exaggerated form, discussed and touted long before spanner meets galvanised panel. And at each process the media is fed snippets and prose to both build the tension and test the theory. And my collated media covers all this with animated glory.
Yet yesterday I saw a vehicle I had never set eyes on before. And it wasn't even one of those dreary, soulless, forgetful Korean products either. This was a curvaceous sports coupe. And not even from a tinpot niche maker. This was from one of Japan's mega machine suppliers.
In truth the car was already in my radar scope. It was on the front page of TopGear magazine which was given to me the day before. I had not yet had a chance to read this so it had languished in the magazine rack. I suspect it was also in the car blog I follow but work has prevented much blog reading lately. So it got through my net.
By now you may be wondering what this magical beast was. That is if you're not wondering when this diatribe will eventually end. But I have chosen not to do the final reveal as it isn't really the point. The denouement should not weaken the preceding opinions and in this case the mystery will be more tantalising. Whether your head is made of petrol or not.
Apart from that I saw another one today.


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An Evening with Anthony Joshua at The Lowry Review
Reviewed by Ant Turton
On Friday evening (12 May 2017) I travelled to Salford Quays in Manchester and the Lowry Theatre for an evening with Anthony Joshua, fresh from watching his recent clash with Wladimir Klitschko. Being a keen boxing fan in general, it was an event I was excited to be attending.
The Lowry is a beautiful theatre nestled on the water's edge and a venue I have visited many times before, once again the parking was easy in the multi-story car park and reasonably priced at four pounds for the four hours I was there.
With a little traffic on route I was relieved to arrive with only ten minutes to spare, although after a quick walk to the venue I was happy to be told there was a delay so the panic was over.
With time to spare I enjoyed a refreshing drink in the lively bar area amongst a very energetic crowd of fans willing the theatre doors to open and take our seats.
We were invited to take our seats about 9PM, with the original start time planned for 8PM, this was not too much of a problem for most of the audience but I did hear a few disgruntled people comment on being made to wait. For me personally after being stuck in traffic on my own journey I totally understood the situation.
To warm up the crowd, which surprisingly was rather small, we had a performance from a dance act called ASH (aim sky high) a very talented and highly energetic group and a very enjoyable watch.
Charlie Hale, the evening's MC who is a TV comedian, radio presenter and MC to some of the biggest sports stars was in fine form keeping us entertained whilst we waited for the main man himself, with some funny jokes, stories and some fine impressions, especially Tyson Fury!
Before Anthony took the stage, there was an auction for some fascinating items up for grabs, signed by some huge names in the world of sport from Mike Tyson, Conner McGregor and much to the delight of some Manchester United fans, Eric Cantona and Paul Pogba.
With the call from Charlie that it was time for 'AJ' to take the stage the atmosphere lifted and the audience were upstanding for the current Heavyweight champion of the world, my first thought after being only several seats from the stage was how big the young man is, on the television he is an awesome figure of a man, but so close up he was an absolute mountain.
The general impression as a fan I get when I have heard the champ speak previously is one of a gentle and humble man, an opinion after seeing him personally which has only got bigger. He really is an honest, hardworking, dedicated and caring man, his fondness for his family, friends and coaching staff is second to none and one that has served him well up to now in his glittering career.
He spoke for about 50 minutes with Charlie openly and honestly about his journey from the amateur scene, through the Olympics and up to his epic battle with Klitschko.
Following this the floor was opened up for a short Q and A, with everyone keen to ask their own questions. He chatted for a further 30 minutes covering varying subjects as you can imagine, but always going back to how support from other people, especially his Mum has kept him focused on his journey to be at the moment, the greatest heavyweight on the planet!
Even with the late start it was a fantastic evening one that I thoroughly enjoyed and one I shall remember for many years to come whilst continuing to follow his career in the ring.
The only small downside to the evening was the fact the venue was only seemingly half full, one member of the audience did comment during the Q and A about the lack of advertising he had seen regarding the event, and like many other attending I am sure the theatre would have been filled out if more people had been told of the event.
All in all, a great night, and once again I can only thank the wonderful staff both inside the theatre and the car park who helped me out late in the evening when I had lost my car parking ticket.
A super star at a super venue.
Rating: 5/5
For other shows at The Lowry in Manchester visit www.thelowry.com.
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ | 0843 208 6000


text: The workday might be almost over, but Oliver Dollar has helped ring in Monday with a bang. Partnering with Defected Records, he and Purple Disco Machine have remixed Hercules & Love Affair's year-defining house track "Do You Feel The Same," due out Monday December 8th. We got a pre-screening of both remixes today via the label's Soundcloud page, and thank goodness we did: these are remixes we didn't know we needed until we looked back at our time without the tracks in misery. Oliver Dollar's is the golden nugget on this remix EP, with his version's religiously-slamming tech groove premiered on Sam Divine's BBC Radio 1 show over the weekend. Check out both tracks below.


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Southport Office Construction Site January 16th
Phase 2 construction for Tower 1 is on schedule and will top-out at the roof by the third week of January. Concrete enclosure for the elevator overrun and curbs for the mechanical penthouse are ongoing to complete the concrete work at the roof. Simultaneously, the elevated decks for Tower 2 will begin again and are scheduled for first pour at Level 7 by the end of January. Decks will continue up for Tower 2 with topping out planned for late April. In addition, to elevated decks, CMU concrete walls are being finished at the interface between the parking and occupiable office space at Level P6. Lastly, these walls with be insulated with spray foam. The slab for Tower 3 is complete.
Roof Deck Penthouse – Tower 1
Framing and layout for interior rooms is ongoing at the lower levels in both Tower 1 and Tower 2. This includes meeting spaces, offices, and bathrooms along with the lobby areas. Gypsum board and shaft liner continues to be installed at these spaces. Mechanical systems rough-in, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection piping continue up the towers as reshoring is removed.
Living Room Space – Between Tower 1 and 2
Rough-in for the parking elevators continues with installation of call boxes and lanterns. In addition, gypsum board has been installed at the elevator vestibules and associated stairs. Interior cab finishes are currently being installed at these elevators and is scheduled to be inspected and available for use by early February. Support steel for the office tower elevators is ongoing as the cabs are now being delivered and stored in the lower parking garage.
Elevator Lanterns Installed – Tower 2
Curtain wall support steel and clips continues to be installed going up Tower 1 as the curtain wall install has begun. This has started at the office level O2 on the east side of Tower 1 and will continue counter-clockwise around and up the building at a pace of approximately a floor per week once the install gets up above level 4. Curtain wall is anticipated to be complete for Tower 1 by mid-March. The curtain wall is stocked up to level 6 to facilitate this schedule and will continue to be delivered to the site as the reshores are removed and upper floors are more accessible. Storefront glazing at the ground level retail for Tower 1 has also begun and is scheduled to be complete and ready for caulking by mid-February.
Curtain Wall Install – Tower 1
Storefront Install at Retail – Tower 1


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#targetdoesitagain. Someone tell Flora & Merryweather to stop bickering already because I found a dress that makes them both happy! I was going to forgo a new Easter dress this past weekend due to the recent closet-cleaning-out and the fact that Miss Stella needs her teeth cleaned (can someone figure out a less expensive way to clean a dog's teeth, please), but then I stumbled across this $29 number at Target, on sale for $25.
Target's Xhilaration line can be hit-or-miss quality-wise, but the fabric on this dress is so thick and the shape is well-cut too! It can be worn off the shoulder or pull it up onto the shoulder for a little more coverage. I already owned the Loungefly White Rabbit purse, a little nod to my Alice in Wonderland obsession. The "millenial pink" Minnie ears are almost a perfect match to the dress and are currently on sale at ShopDisney.com – half price! I've linked them at the end of this post.
Easter was the first time I had ever spent a major holiday at a Disney park, and I was surprised to see it wasn't elbow to elbow crowds at the Magic Kingdom that day! The line for photos with Mr and Mrs Bunny (dressed in pastels, of course!) was a surprisingly reasonable wait too.
You can see behind me in the photos below how light the crowd was in the morning for the official park opening ceremony and show!
There were of course Easter-themed treats offered throughout the park, including pastel Easter egg krispy treats, egg shaped cake pops (with Mickey ears!) and carmel apples decorated as bunnies and baby chicks.
Another great Target find for the books. I'd love to know what other budget clothing resources you guys shop at! Let me know in the comments!


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Joaquin Rodrigo: Berceuse de Printemps
June 13, 2013 2 Comments
Every once in a while, you hear a piece that stops you dead in your tracks. This just happened while I was eating dinner and Pandora was streaming works on my "Gymnopedies for Piano" channel.
Pandora is an interesting thing. I think it works on two principles–that people might prefer to listen to music that has similar characteristics to the pieces they, and that different works of music might have similar chords, rhythms, structures, etc. that can be scanned by computers and then used as a way to search for, find, and serve up other works to said people. When I first started using it, that was cool, but then it started changing: sometimes in the midst listening to a stream that was clearly in one genre, I'd be jolted by a song that was from a completely different one. It took me a while to figure out that it was because my daughter and I shared the same Pandora account and she'd add channels of hip-hop, rap, and other artists. So I created a new account and got back to my uninterrupted, sedate works. Then I noticed that sometimes, in a stream, Pandora would eventually end up playing the same works over and over. So that's why it surprised me today when it suddenly kicked out "Bercesues de Printemps." It also surprised me for two other reasons. First, I didn't know Rodrigo composed for piano. We've all heard his "Concierto de Aranjuez" about a gazillion times, so that was new for me. Second, I was stunned by its sheer, unadorned beauty.
Rodrigo's life spanned nearly the entire 20th century and he studied with Paul Dukas in Paris before returning to his native Spain. So this piece sounds like it was influence by Debussy or Ravel. It's an utter joy, so please take a moment to give it a listen.


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The prettiest girl is the girl who's smiling. And you can't smile if you're feeling over worked, overwhelmed, and stressed out. As we are closing in on the end of week two of our beauty guide, it's another day to pamper yourself and zone out.
Day 12 : January 13
Give yourself a manicure.
It doesn't have to be anything fancy, but it should make you feel like you're taking a time out for you. Take some time to trim and file your nails, soak and push back your cuticles, and give them a buff 'n' shine. You can leave it at this and finish with a nice dose of hand cream to soften and smooth the hands as a whole.
If you have a bit more time to indulge, go ahead and paint them. It could be a couple of coats of clear nail polish or a deep and dark vampy colour that's almost as black as your heart. If your handy with your hands and have the tools, you can even try a new nail art trend like chrome or glitter powder accent nails.
Whatever floats your boat. Have fun tonight!
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Tesco chairman John Allen caused a media storm earlier this year when he joked that white men have become an "endangered species" at the top of British business. Mr Allen, who reportedly earns £650,000 per year, is one of nine men who sit on Tesco's executive board, alongside three women. There are no full-time female executives on Tesco's board.
"If you are female and from an ethnic background and preferably both, then you are in an extremely propitious period" he added.
So is that true? Leaving social and political comment aside, this blog reviews whether our equality laws can actually assist under-represented groups in the workplace. The short answer is yes, if employers choose to use it.
The Law
Positive discrimination is unlawful in the UK with the exception of some genuine occupational requirements and measures to offset the disadvantages experienced by disabled people.
"Positive Action", on the other hand, is a further exception which enables employers to take extra steps to assist "protected" groups which are disadvantaged or underrepresented in a particular job. The positive action exception applies to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
The positive action provisions in the Equality Act 2010 enable employers to take certain steps to address a disproportionally underrepresented work force without putting themselves at risk of discrimination claims brought by people without the relevant protected characteristic. Private sector employers are not obliged to take positive action under the Equality Act. Public sector employers may have a duty to consider it under the public sector single equality duty.
There are two positive action provisions in the EqA 2010: general positive action (S158) and positive action in recruitment and promotion (S159). The provisions are somewhat complicated because to be lawful the positive action must be targeted to overcome disadvantages (not always easy to define) and be a "proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim" (which is always vulnerable to legal challenge). An employer must also not have a blanket policy of favouring one particular group.
Employers who want to implement positive action initiatives (and remember you don't have to) should consult the guidance and examples from the Equality and Human Rights Commission's Code. Here are some extracts:
General positive action: some examples from the EHRC Code
- An employer's monitoring data on training shows that their workers over the age of 60 are more likely to request training in advanced IT skills compared with workers outside this age group. The employer could provide training sessions primarily targeted at this group of workers. (Paragraph 12.18.)
- Setting targets for increasing participation of the targeted group.
- Providing bursaries to obtain qualifications in a profession for members of the group whose participation in that profession might be disproportionately low.
- Reserving places on training courses for people with the protected characteristic, for example, in management. • Working with local schools and FE colleges, inviting students from groups whose participation in the workplace is disproportionately low to spend a day at the company.
Positive action in recruitment and promotion
Section 159 allows an employer to "treat a person (A) more favourably in connection with recruitment or promotion than another person (B) because A has the protected characteristic but B does not". However, this is only allowed where A is as qualified as B to be recruited or promoted.
The supplement to the EHRC Code states that:
"This provision essentially allows positive action in recruitment and promotion in relation to a "tie-breaker". It allows an employer faced with making a choice between two or more candidates who are of equal merit to take into consideration whether one is from a group that is disproportionately under-represented or otherwise disadvantaged within the workforce." (page 8).
Employers beware! There is the potential for confusion concerning how the employer determines that "A is as qualified as B" for the purposes of section 159. Recruitment and promotion are nearly always based on more than just formal qualifications. In most cases, unless there is a clear winner, the final decision is reached by a partially-subjective process of weighing up each candidate's qualifications, experience, and other strengths and weaknesses The EHRC Code recognises this and considers what is meant by "equal merit", advising that employers should establish a set of criteria against which candidates will be assessed, which could take into account "a candidate's overall ability, competence and professional experience, together with any other qualities required to carry out a particular job."
No policy of more favourable treatment
Finally a blanket policy on treating persons of a disadvantaged group more favourably than others regardless of merit is not allowed. The EHRC Code states that employers should not allow positive action to continue indefinitely, without any review, as the positive action may no longer be appropriate, as the action already taken may have remedied the situation.
Now that is a relief. Once boardrooms and top tier management are overrepresented by women and BME employees the endangered white male will be able to rely on employers using positive action to help him overcome his disadvantages.
Article written by Deborah Scales, Employment Solicitor.
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The second NSWNA Short Film Festival attracted a packed crowd at NIDAs Parade Theatre, who were treated to a diverse collection of films about nurses and made by nurses, in celebration of International Nurses Day 2010.
Last year's inaugural NSWNA Short Film Festival was such a success it's become a permanent fixture on the Association's calendar. Tapping into nurses' creativity, the festival provides the opportunity for nurses to tell their stories.
Selected participants completed a filmmaking workshop at NIDA to equip them with the basic skills necessary to make a short film.
Each of the 14 films that made it into the finals was unique and made in a variety of genres from a reality TV show format to documentaries about the lives of working nurses and midwives. Midwifery and childbirth, encouraging student nurses, preventative healthcare, the impact of budget problems in the health system, the emergence of super bugs, the impact of nurse shortages on hospital infection rates and patient care, the dehumanisation of nursing, the importance of ongoing education, rural nursing issues and the risks of deregulating the nursing workforce were among the issues covered creatively, sensitively and, at times, humorously.
The star of this year's festival was – The Lamp! Yes, your favourite magazine was featured in every single film (ok, it was part of the requirements, but we're thrilled that you love to read it!).
Proudly sponsored by First State Super, the NSWNA Short Film Festival was judged by series producer for Channel 7 and previous producer of RPA Patrick McInerney, Managing Director of Shannon's Way Michael Daddo, and NIDA film director Clinton Smith. The evening was hosted by NSWNA General Secretary Brett Holmes, with awards presented by Sydney Morning Herald film critic Paul Byrnes.
Brett congratulated the filmmakers and encouraged nurses to participate in next year's festival. 'There are lots of challenges ahead and we look forward to your entries next year,' he said.
The winners
First prize: Escape from the Café of Healthy Salvation
Susan Ling Young, RN at McKesson Asia-Pacific, took out the gong for her film about a waitress/nurse angel who succeeds in helping a customer escape the 'revolving door' of the Café of Healthy Salvation.
Working from McKesson's Lane Cove office, Susan liaised with her colleagues, some of whom work from home, to make the film. 'What I'm trying to get across is nursing can be many different things nowadays,' she told The Lamp. 'My film is about what we're trying to do with
McKesson in the disease management team – it's trying to help patients with chronic diseases to minimise the progression of the disease when they are well and help them stay well and reduce their hospital stays. This is a win for everyone: Nurses get more balance in their lives and more beds become available – it's about trying to break the revolving door of what happens with people with chronic diseases.'
Susan won a $5,000 first prize.
Second prize: Robo Nurse 2
Last year's winner Frances Usherwood from Sydney Children's Hospital was runner-up with Robo Nurse 2. The futuristic sci-fi thriller is set in 2024 in a dystopian society where the Facist Benevolent Neo-Conservative party has moved to replace all working Australians with robots. All union activity is now illegal and small bands of freedom fighters – including renegade nurses – struggle to survive.
Frances won a $2,000 second prize.
Third prize 1: Baby Nurse
What do you do when you're a student nurse and the RN in charge is a bitch? 'Bring her some lollies' is EEN Ariel Moon's strategy. In a candid interview, shot by her mother Robyn Moon, an RN at Royal North Shore Hospital, Ariel talks about her experiences with staff in the delivery suite in Baby Nurse.
Robyn was thrilled to take out joint third prize of $1000. 'I'm absolutely ecstatic,' she said. 'It's lovely to be able to give something back to the profession. The NSWNA has supported me well over the years. I've been an RN for 33 years, and with a daughter coming through nursing, I really wanted to explore what it was like when I started and how difficult it is for them now, so she was the perfect vehicle.'
Third prize 2: The Gift
In what was considered by some in the audience to be the most confronting and moving film of the night, Carolyn Guichard's The Gift documents the process of childbirth, showing the parents and midwives just before, during and after the birth.
The couple featured in the film are Carolyn's son and daughter-in law.
Although Carolyn is not a midwife – she's a Clinical Nurse Educator at Coffs Harbour Community Health – she was eager to ensure midwifery was a part of the festival. 'I'm in awe of the work they do,' she said.
Carolyn's other entry Bop Till You Drop was also a finalist and next year she plans to submit two more films.
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Doing regular yoga keeps you fit and healthy. The problem of obesity can also be overcome with yoga. Some asanas of yoga such as Paschimottanasana, Ustrasana, Dhanurasana, Bhujangasana, Urdvahastohatattasanasana, etc. are all asanas beneficial in losing weight.
Since there are such a significant number of various types of yoga rehearses, it is workable for anybody to begin. "Regardless of whether you're a habitually lazy person or an expert competitor, size and wellness levels don't make a difference on the grounds that there are alterations for each yoga posture and amateur classes in each style," says Dr. Nevins. "The thought is to investigate your points of confinement, not take a stab at some pretzel-like flawlessness. It is an extraordinary method to get tuned in to your body and your internal self."
Yoga keeps you fit both physically and mentally. By doing yoga, the body becomes strong, muscles are toned and weight is also reduced. Yoga not only reduces the fat stored in the body but also makes the body flexible so that you stay healthy. By doing yoga regularly, you lose weight and get into shape.
"The unwinding procedures fused in yoga can reduce ceaseless torment, for example, lower back torment, joint pain, cerebral pains, and carpal passage disorder," clarifies Dr. Nevins. "Yoga can likewise lower pulse and lessen a sleeping disorder." Other physical advantages of yoga include:
- increased flexibility
- increased muscle strength and tone
- improved breath, vitality and essentialness
- keeping up a decent digestion
- cardio and circulatory health
- weight decrease
- improved athletic execution
- protection from injury
So here are some of the Yoga Posture Can Reduce Weight Rapidly.
1. DhanurasanIn this yoga posture, the shape of the body normally becomes like a bow drawn, hence it is called Dhanurasana. Dhanurasan reduces stomach fat. This causes the exercise of all internal organs, muscles, and joints. To do this, first lie down on the stomach. Then, connect the legs together. Bend both legs with your knees.
Hold the ankles of both feet with hands by keeping a gap of one foot between the knees and toes. With the help of hands, raise the knees, thighs, and torso of both feet above the facility and as per the convenience. Keep breathing comfortably. In this position, stop for a comfortable period and return to the previous position.
2. Bhujangasana
Bhujangasana is very beneficial in reducing abdominal fat, thinning the waist and strengthening the shoulders and arms. It has great importance in making the body flexible and shapely. Bhujangasana is also called Cobra pose. Because it creates a snake-like pose.
To do this, lie down on the ground on the stomach. Now, with both hands, lift the upper part of the body from the waist upwards, but the elbow should be bent. The palm should be open and spread on the ground. Now move the face upwards without moving the rest of the body. Stay in this posture for some time.
3. Paschimottanasan
Paschimottanasan is very effective in reducing abdominal fat. With this asana, all the muscles of the body are stretched.
To do this, sit with the legs spread out in front, now keep the palms on the knees, raise your hands upward while breathing, and pull the waist straight upwards, now, while exhaling, bend forward and with the hands toe the thumbs. Grab and put the forehead on the knees. Keep in mind that the knee should not bend. And try to plant elbows on the ground.
4. Poorvottaanaasan
Poorvottaanaasan helps in reducing fat. It is a good posture for beautifying the lower body and arms. This keeps the body flexible.
To do this, spread your legs towards the front and sit up straight. Keep in mind that the claws are connected and the spine should be straight. Now raise the lower part of your waist upward by resting both hands on the ground. After staying in this state for a few seconds, return to normal.
5. Kapalbhati
Abdominal fat is reduced by doing Kapalabhati Pranayama. To do this, sit in any posture of meditation. Place both the palms in the jnana mudra at the knees. Close the eyes loosely. Exhale through the nasal tube with a slight shock and inhale easily through the nasal tube. This is a frequency of Kapalbhati. Do a cycle of its 25 frequencies. Take two to three deep breaths after one cycle and practice the second cycle. Gradually increase the number of cycles.
BonusBesides the physical advantages, probably the best advantage of yoga is the means by which it enables an individual to oversee pressure, which is known to effectively affect the body and brain. "Stress can uncover itself from multiple points of view, including back or neck torment, dozing issues, cerebral pains, medicate misuse, and a failure to think," says Dr. Nevins. "Yoga can be compelling in creating adapting aptitudes and arriving at an increasingly inspirational point of view."
Yoga's consolidation of contemplation and breathing can help improve an individual's psychological prosperity. "Ordinary yoga practice makes mental lucidity and tranquility; builds body mindfulness; alleviates constant pressure designs; loosens up the psyche; focuses consideration; and hones fixation," says Dr. Nevins. Body-and mindfulness are especially advantageous, she includes, "in light of the fact that they can help with early recognition of physical issues and take into account early preventive activity."


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