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BATON ROUGE, LA – On May 15, a broad coalition of organizations will head to Baton Rouge for a day of action and lobbying for more equitable and inclusive nonstructural flood protections in the 2017 Coastal Master Plan and the FY2018 Annual Plan. The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will be submitting the Plans for legislative review and approval. The coalition, which includes local, regional, and national organizations, notes that "The Draft 2017 Coastal Master Plan is missing a community economic development approach that is people-centered and benefits low- and moderate-income individuals and families."
The coalition's public comment document, submitted to CPRA on March 26, outlines various concerns about the process and the draft documents. Among the demands: Incorporate a community economic development approach throughout the Coastal Master Plan and FY2018 Annual Plan; provide accurate, accessible, and consistent public information through trusted partners; prioritize communities who are most socioeconomically vulnerable, most at risk, and are low-income; value citizens' scientific knowledge and treat public input as a formal public comment; for every 80 cents spent on restoration and structural projects, spend 20 cents on non-structural projects. The document was supported by 215 individual comments from coalition constituents.
"Our main concern is that the current FY 2018 annual plan allocates only $500,000 for nonstructural program development," said Rosa Herrin with Oxfam America. This amount is allocated from the state budget Surplus from 2007-2009 – a revenue source which experts have determined is either fully depleted or, at best, depleted by the end of 2018. Also, this amount is insufficient; the percentage for nonstructural spending should be at least 20% of the total amount allocated annually for the master plan. In order to raise a portion of the funds needed for nonstructural projects, CPRA should pass a resolution dedicating a portion of annual offshore energy revenues coming to Louisiana under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) to fund nonstructural flood protection strategies and entrepreneurial support strategies.
In addition, CPRA defines nonstructural flood protections as three options for coastal communities in areas where structures need to be mitigated to meet flood elevation standards: flood-proofing of non-residential structures where the elevation standard is less than 3 ft, elevating homes where the required elevation is between 3 and 14 ft, and acquiring homes (or relocating residents) where the standard is greater than 14 ft. The coalition is asking that this definition be expanded to include a community economic development approach, which would include job training and extending opportunities that allow local small businesses to benefit from contracting opportunities. Also, CPRA should to flip prioritization to focus on residents and entrepreneurs who are most socioeconomically vulnerable, most at risk, and are low-income; and the Authority must value citizens' scientific knowledge and treat public input as a formal public comment.
The coalition includes Atakapa-Ishak-Chawasha Tribe, Bayou Interfaith Shared Community Organizing (BISCO), Gulf Restoration Network (GRN), Mary Queen of Viet Nam Community Development Corporation (MQVN CDC), Oxfam America, Terrebonne Readiness Assistance Coalition (TRAC), and Zion Travelers Cooperative Center (ZTCC).
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Winners: On the List and Off
And that's not her only title on the list. She has another book at #24 and one at #31. Pretty amazing for someone who hit the market less than a year ago!
You can read her interview at the USA Today website. So tell me, if you have an e-reader, have you read any self-published titles? How did they stack up against traditionally published books? And does Amanda Hocking's success make you want to start uploading your book to Amazon?
Well, I'm about to make three people happy with some old-fashioned hard cover books :)
The winner of Mockingjay is:
The winner of Catching Fire is:
The winner of Beautiful Darkness is:
Congratulations to all of you! Email me at solvangsherrie at gmail dot com with your snail mail address and I'll get your books to you next week.
Have a great weekend!
16 comments:
- Laura Pauling said...
I think it's awesome Amanda found so much success. I think it was a combination of things. The short seductive titles. The intriguing covers. And that she put up a few books all at once. Readers like to be invested in a series. I haven't read them yet so I can't comment on the writing. I wish her the best! It doesn't make me want to jump right now. With the right title and book, I will never say never.
- February 11, 2011 at 5:16 AM
- S.A. Larsenッ said...
Carolina, Sue, & Christine!! YAY!
- February 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM
- Unknown said...
OMG!!! All my blogging friends won! *does happy dance*
I'll admit I only buy traditional books for my iPod. But that's because they're so many I want to read (and barely have time for), that I don't have time to track down self-published books that might actually be good. That's probably why I'll never go that route. ;)
- February 11, 2011 at 6:16 AM
- Christina Lee said...
I am jumping up and down now!
Oh and my friend just sent me an ereader gift from this self-pubbed author (it was 99 cents) named HP MAllory cammed Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble-- and let me tell how pleasantly surprised i was--nice writing and sucked me right in!
- February 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM
- Kristan Hoffman said...
OH I was so close! Drats. :P
Anyway, I just posted about this to the Writer Unboxed group on FB, so I'm going to copy & paste:
1) I just caught wind of all this in the past couple days, and I do find it very interesting. If you read Amanda's blog, she has a great attitude about the industry as a whole. To paraphrase, she said something like, "A lot of people want to make it sound like I'm trying to give publishing the finger by doing it myself, but that was never my intention. I'd like to think I'm not giving anyone the finger, but rather just cheering for my unexpected success."
2) I have put up a web serial as an ebook at Amazon, and it sells better than I expected, but like Ray [Rhamey] said, not well enough to write home about. (Or really, not well enough to make me want to go that route instead of looking for an agent -- at least not yet.) I think part of why people like Amanda are successful is that they are writing in genres whose audiences ARE the e-readers, and she's writing series, and she's putting out lots of new titles quickly. So not everyone is going to find that same level of success. That said, it's still an evolving area of the business, and it is smart to stay informed, I think. I'm always a believer that it's better to have more options than not enough.
- February 11, 2011 at 7:13 AM
- lotusgirl said...
Very cool for Amanda. I love hearing about the unexpected successes of writers with initiative. Congrats to the book winners too.
- February 11, 2011 at 7:28 AM
- Unknown said...
Yay for the winners!
It's interesting. When you look at the price points of the books...$26.95, $17.99, $2.99, $13.99, $27.
One of these things is not like the other...one of these things doesn't belong...
I'm in no way criticizing e-publishing, only making an observation. For a voracious teen reader, the ability to buy an entire series for the cost of one traditionally published book has to be a huge selling point.
- February 11, 2011 at 7:28 AM
- Sherrie Petersen said...
Karen, that's a great point that for teen readers the pricing is definitely an allure. And like Kristan said, Amanda is writing in a popular genre.
I'm not advocating for one way or the other, but I think it's cool that this technology has allowed writers to reach readers in new ways. Plus, her books wouldn't sell that many copies if there was something besides price appealing to the readers!
- February 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM
- Tricia J. O'Brien said...
We're surely in an interesting time for book publishing. I've bought hardcovers at their hefty price and been disappointed some times, so I guess the risk is less with a low-priced ebook. In a way, we'll probably buy by reading samples and getting recs--not so different at all.
Congrats to the winners and thanks for these contests, Sherrie!
- February 11, 2011 at 8:37 AM
- Karen Jones Gowen said...
It's like the Karen McQuestion story. She had unpublished manuscripts stacked up on her shelves and then start publishing them herself on Kindle. Moral of the story? To me, it is write, write, write, and the rest will follow.
- February 11, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- Shannon O'Donnell said...
Yay for the lucky winners! :-)
Have a great weekend, Sherrie!
- February 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Tiana Smith said...
Drats. But congrats to the winners!
- February 11, 2011 at 2:06 PM
- Unspoken said...
Go AMANDA! That rocks!
- February 11, 2011 at 9:44 PM
- Susan Kaye Quinn said...
Yay! I won Catching Fire!! :) Thanks!!
- February 12, 2011 at 12:05 PM
- Unknown said...
Congrats to the winners! Love the list...there's hope for us all.
- February 12, 2011 at 5:28 PM
- Regina said...
Congrats to the winners! Yes, I love Amanda Hocking. I have all of her books on my Nook. She is wonderful and she has come a long way!
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Cape Town - Expresso presenter Leigh-Anne Williams has taken a step back from hosting duties, to pursue other career opportunities - but it doesn't mean she has left the show for good.
Following reports that Leigh-Anne has exited the show, after her noticeable absence on-air, executive producer, Patience Stevens has released an official statement.
"Leigh-Anne has been a very important part of the Expresso journey for the past eight years and is a valued member of the Cardova family. While Leigh-Anne has been taking a step back from her daily presenting role on Expresso to pursue other career opportunities, this does not mean the end of our relationship with her. Leigh Anne will be back on Expresso in December, and we are keen to pursue new and existing shows and roles with her in 2020," she said.
She explained: "While we have missed Leigh-Anne's positive energy every morning for the past couple of weeks, Cardova's mission statement is to identify, nurture and grow new talent. We have recently welcomed two fresh new faces to Expresso, namely the winners of the Presenter Search on 3: Expresso Edition, Kuhle Adams and Jamie Lee Domburg, who have been adding their own unique dynamic and personality to the show."
Expresso, which made its debut in October 2010 aired from The Equinox Building in Cape Town before moving to a new studio in Westlake in June.
ALSO READ: Expresso's Leigh-Anne on 12 years in TV: 'My fear of failure almost stopped me from doing what I love'
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Sea Turtles - Room C11
Phone: 734-439-5120
The Sea Turtle classroom is full of learning, fun, and school readiness. Our class uses Creative Curriculum, follows a predictable educational Daily Routine, has positive adult-child interactions, as well as a learning environment designed for student success. Teachers also incorporate Everyday Math Curriculum and literacy activities into their weekly lesson planning. Learning focuses on five different areas of development; Social, Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, and Language and are designed to meet the needs of many learning styles. Every day the children work in both large groups and small groups and go outside to extend their knowledge. At school, children also visit the nature center, have music class, and go to the library. If you have any questions about our classroom's curriculum, please do not hesitate to ask a teacher. We are so happy to be working with you this year!
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Mrs. Angie Wagner
Hello! My name is Angie Wagner. I currently live in Milan with my husband Sam, our two children Emily and Josh, and our 2 dogs, Cooper (our 90 lb Rhodesian Ridgeback) and Obie (our 5 lb poodle). As a family, we love to travel, camp, fish, ride bikes, read, swim, watch baseball and play hockey.
In 2003, I received my teaching certificate in Elementary Education, with a ZA endorsement in Early Childhood Education. My daughter was born in 2004 and I was very fortunate to be able to stay home with her and later with our son. Once both of my children were in school full time I went back to work. I have been on staff with Milan Area Schools for the past 7 years, 6 of them as a preschool teacher.
Since graduation, I have been working hard to keep up-to-date on teaching strategies and styles that will help me teach and guide your child. I am excited to have your child in our classroom and looking forward to the opportunity to assist in teaching him/her all the skills they need to become bright, independent individuals.
Thank you for allowing me to be such an important part of your child's education.
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Mrs. Anne Girbach
Welcome PECC Families
My name is Anne Girbach (gear-bah). I am excited to begin my 13th year at Paddock's Early Childhood Center.
I have lived in this community for over 25 years. I have been married to my husband, Bryan, for 24 years. We have two sons, Bryce and Reece, as well as two cats, Avery and Pumpkin. Bryce is beginning his Senior year at the University of Toledo studying Civil Engineering. Reece graduated from high school last year, and will in the welding program at Washtanaw Community College this fall. As a family, we enjoy canoeing, putt-putt, and going up north.
I have a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University as well as a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. I have always worked with young children in some capacity over the last 29 years. I really enjoy working with preschoolers. I love watching young children as they begin to learn, and it is exciting to see them discover their own capabilities. Their imaginations and knowledge amaze me, and their enthusiasm is contagious!
I feel fortunate to be a part of Paddock's Early Childhood Center. I work with some amazing teachers who use their talents to care for and teach children everyday.
I welcome you to our classroom, and look forward to working with your child in the Sea Turtle room this year!
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Mrs. Amy Taylor
I will be one of your child's preschool teachers this year. I have been married to a fun husband and dad named Jeff for eighteen years. We have two daughters, Elizabeth and Erinn that attend Milan Area Schools and are in the 11th and 9th grades. In addition to our daughters, we share our home with THREE pets. Our dogs are Winnie and Quincy, and our cat's name is Odette. We love animals and nature and we spend a lot of our summer and fall going "up-north" and exploring the outside world.
I have been with PECC programs and SACC programs at Paddock Elementary for many years and have worked with infants all the way through middle school-age in the before-and-after school care groups. I have an Associates Degree through Monroe County Community College in Applied Science with a concentration in Early Childhood Development. I also hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Siena Heights University with a concentration in Social Work and Child Psychology.
Every year l look forward to meeting a new group of young learners because they teach me so much throughout the year! Thank you for allowing me to share in this significant opportunity with your child.


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Crosby Street Hotel
Situated on a quiet cobbled street in the heart of New York's vibrant SoHo neighbourhood between Prince and Spring Streets. Everything is on the doorstep including some of the world's most exciting shopping, bars, restaurants, cafes and galleries. On one side of Broadway is SoHo with its international designer stores. On the other is NoLita with its cris-cross of cobbled streets and variety of small independent shops and restaurants. At the Crosby Street, you find the same spirit as in other Firmdale London hotels. This hotel group offers the same unique recipe: well-chosen combination of colours, fabrics with bold patterns, artworks and the famous "honesty bar". This highly recognizable contemporary style which is highly recognizable blooms with joy and good humour.
There are 86 bedrooms and suites over 11 floors. Each has high ceilings and full length windows. Interior design by Kit Kemp reflects a fresh, contemporary style.
Luxury Rooms are situated on a lower floor and are spacious and light with high ceilings and full length windows with views of Crosby Street or the hotel sculpture garden. They each have a sitting space and a beautifully designed bathroom in marble and granite with large walk-in showers.
Deluxe Rooms Top Floors are spacious and light with high ceilings and full length windows with spectacular views of lower Manhattan or the hotel sculpture garden. They each have a sitting space and a beautifully designed bathroom in marble and granite with large walk-in showers.
Crosby Suites are spacious and light with high ceilings, full length windows and spectacular views stretching across lower Manhattan. Each is individually designed with 2 king size bedrooms and a large living room with dining area.
This beautifully designed special on-off suite is situated on the hotel's second floor and benefits from having a view of its very own lush American woodland meadow. It has high ceilings, full length windows and doors leading onto a private terrace. The bathroom is beautifully designed in granite and oak.
The kitchen garden is situated on an unused space on the hotel's 12th floor rooftop. It's an urban vegetable patch managed by the hotel's head chef Anthony Paris (pictured) and supplies the hotel with fresh seasonal produce such as melons, blueberries, tomatoes and herbs. There is also a Tudor style chicken coop with 4 Araucana chickens which produce unique pale blue eggs.
Crosby Street Hotel is a fun and stylish place to have Afternoon Tea whether it be with friends, family or business colleagues. It is served all day long and can be taken in the The Crosby Bar or the hotels beautiful drawing room. In summer sit out on the sunny Crosby Bar Terrace.


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Throughout history, certain couples have captured the public imagination. Antony and Cleopatra had a suicide pact, Napoleon and Joséphine had passionate letters, and Angie and Brad had all those kids. Yet while once-in-a-century romantic relationships have always been held up as unrealistic ideals, thanks to the internet thousands of seemingly ordinary couples are now idolised every day. At the time of writing, the hashtag #RelationshipGoals has been posted on Instagram 11 million times.
For more than a decade, "#RelationshipGoals" has been a quick, easy way to signal approval of a relationship. On YouTube, Instagram and Tumblr, fans of internet-famous couples will uphold them as "goals" and follow their every move. But what's it like when the internet worships your relationship? How does it feel when thousands of people think you're perfect? And what do you do when fans start noticing that you haven't kissed your girlfriend on camera in a while?
Murad Osmann and Nataly Zakharova aren't exactly famous faces – but you'd probably recognise his left arm and the back of her head. Known online as the "#FollowMeTo couple", for eight years the pair have shared Instagram photos of their signature pose: an immaculately-dressed Zakharova reaching behind her back to hold Osmann's hand. They now have a book, a photography exhibition and more than four million Instagram followers.
"I say it takes us five minutes to take our photos, but Nataly will say it takes two hours," laughs Osmann, who orchestrates the shots at famous landmarks across the globe. "I think our relationship has evolved during the project – like we began to understand each other more, we're both finding compromises when we're arguing or being creative."
Naturally, the internet doesn't see these arguments. Couples who tour the world together were some of the first to be labelled "relationship goals" online, but their audiences often aren't privy to the more difficult aspects of travel. "You won't see us crying or screaming," says Chanel Cartell – one half of Instagram travel couple How Far From Home. "And yeah – that happens all the time," adds her fiancé, Stevo Dirnberger.
Like most Instagrammers, Dirnberger and Cartell have chosen to curate what their 171,000 followers see. "I'm sure everybody knows that arguments are happening, but we just want to try to be as positive as possible," Dirnberger says. "I don't think you need to be 100 per cent transparent unless that's the kind of content that you started doing from the beginning."
To keep their relationship "normal", the pair frequently schedule downtime where they go on dates that they don't document, leaving their cameras at home. Yet one of the pressures of being #RelationshipGoals is that internet fans can feel you are obligated to keep them up to date.
"We've been quiet on Insta Stories this past month, and there's been people messaging us saying 'Where are you guys?' and 'How's it going?'" says Cartell. The couple waited a week before telling their followers they got engaged – not for privacy reasons, but simply so they had time to curate their photos, write a blog post and create an Instagram Story. "After the wedding we will be releasing content and trying to get everyone to share in it because we love love and we celebrate it," Cartell says.
"People thought they knew everything about us and were so invested in the relationship," says Cammie Scott, a YouTuber who posted about her relationship with her girlfriend Shannon Beveridge from 2012 to 2016. When Scott and Beveridge didn't kiss on camera for a while, fans would notice and message them. "It got to a point where I felt like our relationship was for the audience."
When the couple broke up in May 2016, two million people wanted to know why. On the fan-fiction website Wattpad, 3,000 people read a story that imagined a future in which Scott and Beveridge got back together. On YouTube, 370,000 people watched a video (not by the couple) entitled "THE REAL REASON WHY CAMMIE AND SHANNON BROKE UP".
"I had people tell me 'I don't believe in love any more' – the most intense things," Scott says of the audience reaction to the break-up. "At first it pissed me off when people said 'You owe us an explanation', but then I realised it's like if they cancelled your favourite TV show for no reason. Of course you're going to want to know why."
Today, fans still tag Scott and Beveridge in posts wishing they would get back together, and people have messaged Scott's new girlfriend to say they don't like her. Yet it's only in hindsight that Scott sees the issues with being #RelationshipGoals.
"In the moment, it just felt nice," she says. "Like, 'Yeah, we are great together, I'm glad people recognise that.'" Constant affirmations could also be confusing – like if Scott and Beveridge argued, posted a happy picture and were told they were an amazing couple. "It was confusing for us about when to break up, because we had all these people saying we were great together. We were like, 'Oh, are we?'"
"Two days ago, we got a message from a girl who was proposed to by her fiancé in a spot in Prague that was in one of our photographs," Cartell says. "She told us he was going to propose on the bridge, but she was so obsessed with our photo, he took her down to the exact location. For us, that gives me goosebumps. That makes me feel so good, because if that's the kind of stuff we're inspiring, then that's amazing."


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Burlesque Dance Class Hen Party in Norwich
Looking for the perfect activity for a bride-to-be's last night of freedom? when visiting Norwich enjoy the beautiful historic building during the day and the trendy clubs and bars by night. A burlesque dance hen party in Norwich would also be a great thing for you and the girls to enjoy that will get you girls excited for the weekend ahead. You girls will be guaranteed a barrel of laughs when learning all the cheeky dance moves before throwing together a final performance where you can become real showgirl's fir the day.
What's Included
- Learn a fun Burlesque dance routine
- Nice fun warm up
- Dance instructor
- Learn some glamorous 1950's style cabaret moves
- Fun props like fans or feather boas are available to use
- Rehearse the dance moves as you go
- Then learn a full burlesque dance themed routine
- Private room in a central venue
- Spectators are free of charge
If you're familiar with the "queen of burlesque" Dita Von Teese and the Hollywood movies 'Moulin Rouge' and 'Burlesque' then you'll certainly know what this decadent dance entails. This vintage experience will even have the shiest of hens up on the dance floor learning plenty glamorous 1950's style cabaret dance moves. A burlesque dance hen party is the perfect way to celebrate such a special occasion, learn something new and even enjoy a great workout. This burlesque hen party is guaranteed to get everyone in the party mood. If you're looking for an activity where you don't need to take yourself so seriously then this is it.
Follow in your instructor's footsteps and become a total pro. Burlesque dancing is the perfect excuse to dress up in feather bowers, saucy stockings and strut your stuff with some fans and crops. You'll also have plenty of time to learn a collection of walks, facial expressions, dance moves and tricks that you can use in you full choreographed routine. This fun and seductive burlesque dance party will leave you hens feeling sexy, confident and have everyone laughing the whole way through. And, don't worry If you've never tried a burlesque dance hen party before as your class will be fully suited to your group and made to make sure you girls have a brilliant time!
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The Ekaterinburg Branch of the Ncca functions both as a museum and exhibition center and as scientific research organization.
The branch first began its work in 1999, having chosen as the basis of its activity the strategy of introducing contemporary art into the public spaces of the city.
Currently Ebncca's top priorities include taking an active part in the strategic planning and cultural policy regarding contemporary art overseen by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, formulating and carrying through programs and projects in the realm of contemporary art, integration into international cultural processes.
We offer a wide conception of culture that will enable people to understand and to feel that culture is a part of our everyday life. Today, when the efforts of the previous years are bringing fruit, the National Center for Contemporary Art continues its active work aimed at the development and popularization of the Russian contemporary art and its integration in the global art context.
At present Ncca is a network institution with its branches in major cultural centers of Russia, such as St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg and Kaliningrad. " Reminiscence of beautiful utopian idea of the museum in the bridge.
This design followed strict requirements to the construction of contemporary art centers which ban damaging or irreversibly altering a historical monument, and order to safeguard and restore it as best as possible.
So we designed a number of minimum additions providing both for all modern functions at the same time being stylistically neutral and meeting the safeguarding policy. the original layout of the overall building as well as its facades and surviving architectural elements remained intact.
New elements are proposed to be set on the rear facade of the building, which is not a heritage site and doesn't alter the building's original outlook as viewed from the main city streets." Description by architects.
Location: Ekaterinburg, Russia Architects: ARCHSTRUKTURA Gross External Area: 2500.00 m2 Year: 2013 Client: Ncca


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The Ideal Learning Environment
Guilin's balance of vibrant, modern city and surrounding countryside creates the ideal setting to pursue Chinese fluency, and folks at CLI and in Guilin are very willing to chat! Guilin features gyms, yoga studios, department stores, universities, seemingly countless restaurants, upbeat nightlife, excellent public transportation networks, an international airport, three bullet train stations, and much more.
Guilin maintains China's rich traditions while enjoying all the comforts brought on by China's modernization.
Guilin vs. China's Largest Cities
By way of their own study abroad experiences in Beijing, Shanghai and Guilin, CLI's founders experienced firsthand the crucial advantages a smaller city like Guilin enjoys compared to its megacity alternatives.
Guilin's friendly environment and active population make learning Chinese a pleasure.
Guilin is the ideal Mandarin learning environment because:
- Relatively few expats live in Guilin, and few locals speak English, which provides students plenty of language learning opportunities.
- Locals in Guilin are friendly and curious and frequently seek to engage with international students.
- In Guilin students are exposed to both China's northern and southern Mandarin accents, which gives learners a sharper ear and more well-rounded command of the language.
- Guilin is both countryside and city; traditional and modern; unique and representative.
- Guilin's famous natural environment is protected via a variety of mechanisms, making the air and water much cleaner than other parts of China.
"Most Beautiful Under Heaven"
The proverb 桂林山水甲天下 (Guìlín shānshuǐ jiǎtiānxià) proclaims that "Guilin's scenery is the most beautiful under heaven," and rightly so. Surrounded by picturesque limestone mountains, the bustling city is comfortably located along China's famous Li River in the gorgeous province of Guangxi. Guilin's natural landscape has proven so charming throughout history that it is even celebrated on the back of China's twenty-yuan bill.
Your Gateway to China
Your home at CLI will present you with endless opportunities to discover China. A breathtaking natural landscape offers a hiker's paradise, an array of restaurants and bars provide an exciting social scene, and CLI's language and culture experience provide students countless platforms to engage locals in Chinese conversations. Guilin is a remarkable place to devote yourself to not just studying Chinese, but actually learning Chinese.
Location of Guilin within China
Guilin is located in Guangxi Province and is a one-hour flight northwest of Hong Kong, a two hour flight southwest of Shanghai, and a three-hour flight south of Beijing.


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As business advisors, we are often engaged to prepare forecasts and projections regarding the future outlook of a business operation. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are key differences between a forecast and a projection.
As defined in the CPA Canada Handbook:
As described above, a forecast is based on management's best estimate of future results and the most-likely scenario assumptions; alternatively, a projection allows for more hypothetical inputs that could be used for what-if scenarios. By definition then, forecasts provide a more likely scenario of occurrence when compared to projections, which depending on the assumptions used, may deviate from a likely result.
Although the terms forecast and projection are often used interchangeably, one should be cognizant on whether to name their financial model as a projection or a forecast as some users of the financial model may place undue reliance on the work. If actual results are significantly different than what was forecasted or projected, the user of the model may have different reactions depending on if the financial model was originally presented as a forecast or as a projection.
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Google CSE gets better branding
Google Custom Search allows users to create their own search engine by manually including certain sites of similar topics to either 'get emphasized' or 'monopolize' the results. The idea is great, but since it is new, Google focused more on its core features (e.g. adding statistics, allow individual search engines to be ad-free) than its look-n-feel. But now the basic frame work is almost done, Google starts to furbish the product. The first improvement they made (which happened in Feb) is that they turned the long and annoying sentence that previously said "Google search results customized by [XYZ site] using Google Co-op" in the result pages is being replaced by a small CSE logo. They now allow more changes to the search box. According to the new branding guidelines, you can either display Google CSE logo next to your search box, or you may choose a watermark that will be displayed inside your search box (default for all old search engines). Obviously the new look-n-feel makes the search box in gSpy look more professional and less banal.
P.S. I have submitted the watermark suggestion to Google for ages (maybe since it launch CSE) and glad they have take it into account.
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Mercedes-Benz will attempt to achieve what you never thought would go together in a vehicle - a gasoline engine that has low fuel consumption like that of a diesel. And this will be demonstrated on the new two-door E-Class models that will be equipped with the M 264 engine. This four-cylinder engine has been turbocharged and promises to have an output of 299 horsepower (220 kilowatts) from 5,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-metres) from 3,000 rpm.
What makes it different from any other four-cylinder 2.0 liter mill is the fact that it has been tweaked, and a 48 V starter-alternator and an electric 48 V water pump have been added. The "EQ Boost" branded starter-alternator enables the boost function to be available at an engine speed range of 2,500 rpm, while increasing output by 14 horsepower (10 kilowatts) and 110 pound-feet (150 Newton metres). This is not the only performance upgrade it has, but Mercedes promises that start up and acceleration will be silky smooth as well.
To save fuel, the M 264 unit can be switched off when the car does not need to use its power, like when coasting or decelerating. This helps the vehicle save fuel when the driver is not stepping on the gas pedal. There is a difference between the coupe and the cabriolet. The four-cylinder unit in the former consumes 6.7 liters / 100 kilometers in the combined cycle, where it emits 149 g/km of CO2 emissions. The latter, on the other hand, uses up 6.8 liters while emitting 154 g/km.
Though both models differ in fuel consumption, they both come with a nine-speed automatic transmission as well as an electronic speed limiter that takes effect at 155 miles per hour (250 kilometers per hour). Naturally, the coupe accelerates much faster than the droptop. It only needs 5.9 seconds to hit 62 miles per hour (100 kph), while the heavier model needs an extra 0.2 second.
If you are interested in the E350 models and you're in Germany, you're in luck as they are already available in your area for 59,738 euros for the two-door coupe and 65,212 euros for the heavier cabriolet.
Aside from the mechanical upgrades, customers can now get the E-Class in new shades like the rubellite red and diamond silver hues, together with new aluminum trim elements. A Night Package can be added as an option for the cabriolet. This package features details like black styling elements. Similar to the flagship S-Class, there is also the Energizing comfort control that has climate control, ambient lighting, and massage and fragrance functions for a more relaxing time in the cabin.


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This article was Inspired by an email exchange with a longtime reader of my work suggesting a topic for me to explore via a new post Let's Start At The Very Beginning… Since the dawn of thoughtful conversation, Anthropologists, Psychologists, and Philosophers alike shared a common question: Why do human beings DO certain things and …
Being In A "Go Kindly" Relationship With Myself
Hi Kind Reader, I realize it's been a minute… For the past seven months, I've lived the life of an "intentional gypsy." By that I mean, I've been living in the moment. Each day I wake up with the intention to "go kindly" through every instant by being present to a purpose bigger than me. You might say that I'm being in a Go Kindly relationship with myself.
My journey took me across cities near and far, into and out of various airbnbs, my parents' guest room, friends' sofas, and even one memorable night inside of my car. The new friendships and expanded professional networks formed along my trek produced incredible business and personal opportunities to practice Go Kindly in-action.


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"So then, because you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth." So says the Book of Revelation and so says The Influencer about this ad from MileIQ. Read below to learn the reasons why and how you can avoid this same fate of mediocrity in this week's breakdown, according to Audiolytics™.
Audiolytics™ Score: 79.70%
*Audiolytics™ is Oxford Road's proprietary method of measuring ad copy across 71 data points – the most comprehensive scoring system in the market – for maximum conversion so that every media dollar achieves optimal impact.
**Due to restricted distribution of trade secrets, we cannot share all 71 sub-components but will reference select optimization levers based on the 9 Key Components of Audiolytics™: Setup, Value Proposition, Positioning, Demonstration, Substantiation, Offer, Scarcity, Path, and Execution.
Substantiation – The ad gains immediate credibility because its subject is an actual user – Shana Stokes, a Denver-based real estate agent. She explains how she uses MileIQ to track her miles on the job and sends the year-end report to her accountant which helps her finances, along with the humanizing factor of putting her family as her top priority.
Demonstration – The ad does a great job of showing MileIQ in action. Shana clicks on the app when she starts driving and swipes her smartphone left for business and right for personal. A beautiful and organic demo.
Value Prop – What is MileIQ? According to Google, "MileIQ: Mileage Tracking App | Automatic, Easy, Smart Mileage Log". Too bad they forgot to tell this to the viewing audience toward the top of the spot. This should be the second section, right after the setup, and give a brief description of the product and its key value prop. The viewer is left to learn what is by inference through the Demonstration and Positioning sections that follow.
Positioning – Shana emphasizes that she doesn't spend time logging miles, which calls out the limits of the status quo. Comparing MileIQ to direct competitors – other apps which track miles – would strengthen this component. There's also a sequence problem. Positioning shouldn't come after the Demonstration section but before.
Offer – This ad does have a strong offer: 40 free rides after downloading the app. However, you can get the same offer just going online. Creating an offer that is unique to the ad increases its value and increases the likelihood the viewer will take action.
Path – It is so easy to underestimate how many ads are viewed in restaurants, bars, hotel lobbies, etc. What about all the folks at home who still mute their ads? As such, they miss a major opportunity to sell the product by waiting until the end for graphics and avoiding the see-say effect by running text on-screen. The app stickers on the final screen signal that MileIQ can be downloaded on either Apple or Android devices. Conversely, the path could be solidified by having a voice-over direct listeners where to go.
This ad by MileIQ is neither excellent, nor terrible, and but simply passable, which is the enemy of great performance. A mediocre ad runs the risk of never being killed. It could even be redeemed with some simple editing, but is unlikely to be a big enough problem to address. If it were a full dud, it could be rooted out and discarded for something more powerful, but it is likely to limp along for some time, not offending, but leaving more persuasion on the table than any paying client would wish if they knew better. Such is the word of Audiolytics™.


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Faces of Tamworth: City's first teacher William Henry Porter
English-born William Henry Porter came to Australia in 1838 at the age of 20.
His family claims he later qualified as a barrister but did not practise.
Before coming to Tamworth, he seems to have spent some time in Sydney as a correspondent for a journal called Bell's Life and had worked on a Queensland cattle station, according to A Chronological History of Tamworth.
In 1847, he decided to try something completely different and became Tamworth's first school teacher.
"Somewhere up on the hill in West Tamworth" is the only location given for the school.
While it was thought to have been a private one, it was within the A.A. Company's area and may have been part of the company's commitment to its charter obligations regarding education.
Mr Porter was a strict man over scholars. He had only to look at them. They were afraid of telling a lie to him. If they did, they were severely punished and would not tell any more untruths again to him.The Wallabadah Manuscript
On May 21 in the following year, Porter married Isabella Jane Robson, the widow of James Robson.
She had found her former husband speared by Aborigines on June 6, 1845, at Goonoo Goonoo, in what was the only known case of its kind in the immediate Tamworth area.
Information about the school is very scant.
The Tamworth Observer of June 11, 1904 says:
"Mention of the early days of Tamworth reminds us that Mrs W. B. Walters arrived here with her parents in 1849, fifty-five years ago. She went to school in a two-roomed bark hut on the hill at West Tamworth, the master being the father of our respected townsman, Mr Donald Porter (K-2)".
Mrs Walters was then Harriet Brown. As well as telling us something of the school itself, The Wallabadah Manuscript also throws some light on Mr Porter and the problems he faced:
"Mr Porter was a strict man over scholars. He had only to look at them. They were afraid of telling a lie to him. If they did, they were severely punished and would not tell any more untruths again to him. ... The writer was in the bark school one day; there was a stockyard about fifty yards away. They were firing at a bullock. They missed him and the bullets came through the walls of the place passing between me and a girl about six inches off our heads and going through the other wall - a narrow escape! I heard the noise of it quite close to my ear. Mr Porter ran out and spoke to them. They ceased firing, taking the beast away to some other place to kill him."
Mr Porter soon found himself teaching in Bundarra and then, during the 1860s, at the Nundle Denominational School where his annual salary was £70.
Because of his academic qualifications, he soon became Registrar for Births, Deaths and Marriages; Registrar for Affidavits; and Clerk of the Small Debts Court.
As a result, much of his time was spent at the Court House, leaving his untrained, grown up step-daughter to conduct the school.
This naturally led to increasing dissatisfaction and an application was made for a public school at Nundle under the Government Council of Education, successor to the National Board of Education.
Accordingly, he closed the Denominational school on October 22, 1870 and retired to Tamworth.
His home, "Waratah", was on the Byrnes Avenue corner of Roderick Street.
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Lithal Li embodies the spirit of empowered Cape Town hip-hop. she finds a balance between the deep-down swagger of backpack rap and the beautiful sonics of soul. Having been an active emcee for some time now, she had some time last year to work at the Red Bull Studio on a solo EP. Take a listen to the full EP, "Eye Con", on soundcloud, which harks back to the classic sounds of 90's underground hip-hop.
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Stories continue to change in case of deported pregnant Filipino woman
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Immigration officer Siliva Patu can't recall whether he received any bond money from the family of the 7-month pregnant Filipino national who was forced to leave American Samoa last month.
Patu kept changing his statement Samoa News asked him about the $2,200 the family of the Filipino woman alleges they gave him back in Dec. 2015.
This past Sunday, Patu told Samoa News over a telephone interview that he has receipts for the $2,200 the family of the Filipino woman gave him for the bonds and he confirmed that he did receive the money.
But Patu changed his story the following day, on Monday. He told Samoa News he doesn't recall receiving any money from the Filipino woman's family.
"Please give me time so I can go back to the family and ask them about the bonds. All I remember is that my wife was issued a 30-day permit to bring the woman and her son in to American Samoa in 2016, but I don't recall whether her family gave me any money for the bonds," Patu told Samoa News.
"But you mentioned during our telephone conversation yesterday (Sunday) that you did receive the money from the family for the bonds and you also have the receipts," Samoa News told Patu.
He responded, "That's correct, but I don't recall whether they actually gave me any money for the bonds. I need more time so I can go back to the Filipino woman's aunty and ask her about the money. The aunty was the one who came to us and asked for a chance to sponsor this Filipino woman and her son, and we accepted because we wanted to help people like her."
According to Merlin Gerin Lloren, her mother and cousin went to the Immigration Office in Utulei and gave Patu $2,200 for their bonds. The first payment was for her father's bond in the amount of $1,100, followed by her and her son's bond payment of $1,100 a few weeks later.
Lloren told Samoa News that both her mother and cousin were advised by this immigration officer that the bonds for her, her son, and her father must first be paid in full so he (Patu) could process their immigration paperwork prior to their arrival. And when everything is ready, they will be able to get their immigration IDs as soon as they enter the territory, before their permits expire.
Patu said he never promised anything to the aunty who came and asked for a chance to sponsor Lloren.
"I don't recall anything like that happening,", Patu said, referring to the advice he allegedly gave the family of the Filipino woman regarding the payment of bonds.
"I never gave the family advice nor did I promise them that they will get their IDs. I didn't talk to the family near their church as stated by the Filipino woman in her story.
"All I can confirm is that her father has already paid his bond," Patu said. When Samoa News asked whether he has receipts for the father's bond, Patu's response was, "Please give me some time so I can go back to the family and ask them if they have the receipts."
According to Patu, he would never do such bad things to immigrants who come to American Samoa seeking a better future for their families.
"All me and my wife do is help these people by sponsoring them and making sure they are legally here. We never do anything to harm them or make them feel that their constitutional rights are being violated while residing here," Patu said.
He told Samoa News that except people from Samoa who have 250 slots open every year under our immigration laws, people from the Philippines and all other countries have only 5 slots.
Chief Immigration Officer Peseta Dennis Fuimaono did not mince words when he called Samoa News Monday morning and asked why we even considered the Filipino woman's side of the story. (See Monday's Samoa News edition for details).
"Why are you considering (amanaia) her story," Peseta asked Samoa News in a raised tone.
"She's the one who told my staff that she was 4 months pregnant. Then lied to you about everything that was on the paper today (Monday)."
Samoa News asked Peseta if there's any new information about the issue he wanted to share, he responded, "Go and interview Mr. Heo first and then I will talk to you later."
Heo is the president of H&H Samsung Inc., the company Lloren claims sponsored her and hired her for only a week before she was forced to leave last month.
During a Samoa News interview that lasted over 20 minutes, Heo described Lloren as the biggest liar he's ever met. He also bashed Samoa News for publishing wrong information from Lloren.
According to Heo, Lloren applied for a job with his company but the problem was, she didn't have an immigration ID. His company then helped her by sponsoring her for the purpose of legalizing her in the territory.
Heo denies Lloren's story that she was hired by H&H Samsung Inc. for only one week before she was let go and ended up being forced to leave the territory.
"I never hired her nor gave her a 3-year contract. She was only here for one week observing and training," Heo recalled.
After a week, Heo said he advised Lloren to stay home until she gets her Immigration ID. A few months later, Lloren's Board hearing was called, and she was supposed to appear together with her new sponsor, Heo, but she failed to appear.
Heo said his staff tried to contact her but she was not to be found. She never answered her phone. He said he didn't know Immigration was trying to find her.
He told Samoa News he was contacted by the Immigration Office, telling him he had to pay return tickets for Lloren and her son to Manila. He was also asked to provide pocket money for her and her son because his company sponsored her.
"I hate this keige," Heo said. "She came here last year crying and asked for help and I helped her, but she turned around and spread rumors that I'm the father of her pepe (unborn child). I spent almost $3,000 to pay for their fare to Manila but I heard they are in Apia now. I waste my money and now they are not going. I also gave her $200 for pocket money," Heo said.


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Two people have been selected to spend their summer in Hebron.
Jamie Brake is the Archeologist for the Nunatsiavut Government.
He says the two are John Jararuse and Jerry Tuglavina; both are relocatees from Hebron.
Brake says they were selected by a committee under the Hebron Family Archeology Project.
The two will stay at their hometown, while some archeologists do some research.
The Nunatsiavut Government archeologists will be doing some interviews with Jararuse and Tuglavina while they research certain places.
And while they try to determine who owned some dwellings there before they were relocated as well.
NG Archeology Assistant Michelle Davies added in an email that the selection committee met on Thursday, June 23rd and voted for the two people selected.
She also thanked everyone for submitting their names for the Hebron Family Archeology Project.
Davies added she will keep the list of people's names from Hebron who may want to take part in future research.
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With the power to protect and speed to impress, you would think we're talking about a superhero...but not exactly. Today, we're talking about the 2019 Honda Pilot in Clear Lake, and why this vehicle is a better choice than the Toyota 4-Runner. So as you're reading, remember, it's not a bird or a plane...it's a Honda Pilot.
There is a slew of safety features found within the Pilot that the 4-Runner can't keep up with, but we narrowed down that long list to the top four. Along with a Collision Mitigation Braking System to warn the driver of possible collisions, the Pilot also comes standard with Adaptive Cruise Control, which can change the vehicles speed without the driver lifting a finger. This allows the driver to coast smoothly without having to disengage cruise control every time there's a slight shift in speed. If the Pilot senses an inattentive driver, it can gently nudge the vehicle back into its lane if it starts to drift, thanks to the lane departure warning system. Overall, the Honda Pilot not only comes with safety features to prevent injuries in an accident, but it hosts features to ultimately prevent accidents all together! The Toyota 4-Runner can't do that, because it doesn't have any of the features we mentioned above.
With great power comes great responsibility, and we've already mentioned how responsible the Pilot is with its safety features...so let's get into the power part, shall we? According to Car and Driver*, the Pilot is much faster than the 4Runner, due to it's 3.5 SOHC V6 engine cranking out 280 horsepower versus Toyota's 270. This Honda can go from zero to sixty in a mere six seconds and can reach a speed of 94 miles per hour in a quarter mile; that's enough power to make any thrill seeker happy. Another aspect to the "responsible" part of this great power, is the Pilot's incredible fuel economy:
3.5 V6/9-spd. Auto
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To further improve fuel efficiency, the Pilot has a system that can shut down half of the engine's cylinders as well as completely turn off when the vehicle comes to a stop. This reduces pollution while saving fuel; once you're ready to start moving again, the engine will automatically kick back on and have you moving right away. Another cool feature that reduces pollution is the standard cap-less fueling system, which automatically opens and closes when the fuel nozzle is inserted or removed to minimize fuel evaporation.
There are so many other features of the 2019 Honda Pilot in Clear Lake to test-out, like the remote vehicle starting system, automatic dimming high-beams, and many more. So visit us today for a test-drive. We'll see you soon!
*Based on 2012-2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition, and other factors.
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All About Intacs
Keratoconus is a corneal disease that affects the shape of the cornea. A healthy cornea is smooth and round, while a cornea affected by keratoconus is shaped like a dome. This irregular shape interferes with the cornea's ability to refract light properly, causing distorted vision. Mild cases of keratoconus can be managed with Intacs, small… Read More


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The new year began with a bang as the long stalled congressional investigations of the top FBI and Department of Justice officials and Fusion GPS begin to see daylight and the Clinton Foundation slush fund investigation resumed, this time with greater probity than the former top officials at the FBI and DOJ permitted.
Congressman Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, and Judiciary chairman Senator Chuck Grassley (along with Judiciary member Lindsey Graham) fired the first salvos of the year.
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Chairman Nunes demanded and got from the long stonewalling FBI and DOJ the FD-302s and FD-1023s relating to the unverified, unverifiable, and totally discredited Steele dossier. These forms document interrogations and interviews by agents. Nunes now has the record of what Steele was asked by the FBI and what he answered. I assume that this is the predicate for establishing that the FISA warrant permitting the spying on the Trump campaign (and subsequent unmasking) by the Obama administration was not based on legally adequate grounds to get a warrant. Possibly, as well, they will show that certain individuals deliberately misled the FISA court (FISC).
Additionally, Nunes demanded and has received assurances that his committee will get access to eight key witnesses. The witness list includes FBI agent Peter Strzok, FBI lawyer Lisa Page (who previously worked on the Russian probe), and FBI general counsel James Baker (who has been reassigned). Also on the list are FBI head of...
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In a deal that could potentially be announced as soon as today, IBM is reportedly close to inking a deal to acquire Red Hat.
Assuming Bloomberg's reporting is accurate, IBM is nearly set to announce a deal to acquire Red Hat and they say it could be announced as soon as this Sunday. Per the Bloomberg news that hit the wire a few minutes ago.
Red Hat currently has a market cap of around 20 billion USD while IBM is currently valued at around 113 billion. While SUSE and some of the other smaller Linux vendors have changed hands many times, IBM acquiring Red Hat would certainly be the largest Linux software vendor acquisition to date.
Red Hat currently employs around 12,000 people and is the second largest contributor to the Linux kernel. Of course, IBM used to be in the operating system game itself with OS/2 while in the past number of years they have pretty much been a Linux shop for their enterprise servers on both z Systems and POWER9. It was back in 2001 when IBM announced their "$1 billion investment in Linux" and in 2013 did another billion dollar pledge. IBM POWER9 and RHEL has been a powerful combination recently in the super-computing space, most recently with the Sierra super-computer having just come online.
It would certainly be interesting to see what would be IBM's vision for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Fedora, and the rest of Red Hat's open-source software portfolio. Let us know what you think in the forums of this possible IBM acquisition of Red Hat. Interesting times ahead especially with Ubuntu-maker Canonical potentially eyeing an IPO in the next two to three years.
So soon there could be announced a deal of a Big Blue Red Hat...
UPDATE (15:00 EST 28 Oct): The deal is a go! IBM has just announced their intention to acquire Red Hat at a total value of approximately $34 bilion. Red Hat would function as a distinct unit within the IBM Hybrid Cloud team. IBM is looking to acquire Red Hat to change the cloud landscape and become the world's number one hybrid cloud provider.


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Gain a thorough understanding of investment and finance, whether it is for your job role, potential employment or if you want to obtain a higher academic qualification, the Diploma in Investment and Finance – Level 3 course is perfect for you. Finance is integral to any organisation and individuals that are qualified in accounting and finance are in high-demand nowadays. Additionally, the element of investment will teach learners how to trade confidently by focusing on the fundamental aspects of investment. As a highly competitive field, it is imperative that learners acquire academic qualifications and learn the latest trends and techniques to keep abreast of the field, and their careers.
The course offers learners an in-depth view of investment and taxation, inflation, financing considerations, evaluation of loans and financial planning. The course teaches the skills and strategies on how to knowledgably invest money on behalf of yourself, your clients and the company. Learn how to analyse the market factors when making this determination. How confident are you in your investment? The course will cover this element with thoroughness.
The Diploma in Investment and Finance – Level 3 will enable individuals to become effective in their job role in finance and investment. The course is also highly effective for students who want to have a career in finance and investment, and to those who are already employed but want to climb the career ladder.
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Good advice to make sticky here.
Though I am quite guilty of trying on dresses way outside my budget. My mom and I had a really good time with it! And it helped me deciding on styles I liked and didn't like and would go from there looking for dresses in my budget. And I even got some great pictures of the inside of one that was amazingly constructed! (shhh! Don't tell. The seamstress in me had to do it)
Oh, buying from the DB site is fine. They do accept returns on most dresses. Check to be sure before you order, unless you have tried it on in person. There are a few other reputable sites, but they are the exception, not the rule, unfortunately. It's those horrible online Chinese knock off sites that are a bad idea!futuremrsk515 said:Never buy online unless you get a great deal from a reputable site. I found my wedding dress during Davids Bridal semi annual $99 dollar sale. I had not tried on one wedding dress yet as my appointment was set for a later date. The sale was going to end, and I knew I had to have this dress but did not want to pay full price. It is originally a $600 dress but has been on sale for $349.00 since I bought it at $99. I am so happy that I did not wait to order it.
I agree - I ordered a few inches bigger than my normal size (I went against the grain and ordered online but was fortunate) and the dress that I received has room for the seamstress to work with.
A friend of mine has a friend who ordered "her size" wedding dress online and was disappointed when it did not fit (too small and nothing to work with). Sizes are not the same - my dress size is a 1 in Chico's dress (equals an "8"), a normal "10-12" otherwise, depending on the cut and style of the dress... I wish the companies would not show "Photoshopped" anorexic models for any kind of clothing. Just my humble two cents. :-)
The first time I went dress shopping was on a whim with my mom just for fun and I ended up finding my dress. The woman next to me had about 8 people with her and they were all giving different opinions and it was too much. I liked just having one opinion I knew I could trust so I didn't get overwhelmed with what everyone is saying and not get the one I want. I brought my bridesmaids back to show them my top choices (even though I already knew which one I wanted) and got their opinion then.
What if you aren't happy with the results of your seamstress made dress? You'll be stuck with it. Unless you are accustomed to having your clothes made for you, I don't recommend this approach.vegasbride2015 said:Also, sometimes it might be cheaper with a custom made dress. I'm having my dress custom made for about $600-700, however it doesn't have any bling or plans for bling, but will have some detail. Really depends on what you want to do and what the seamstresses charge.
What if you aren't happy with the results of your seamstress made dress? You'll be stuck with it. Unless you are accustomed to having your clothes made for you, I don't recommend this approach.CMGragain said:vegasbride2015 said:Also, sometimes it might be cheaper with a custom made dress. I'm having my dress custom made for about $600-700, however it doesn't have any bling or plans for bling, but will have some detail. Really depends on what you want to do and what the seamstresses charge.
I really agree with this. You can't beat what you see (and feel) in the shop!! Same goes for bridesmaid and flower girl dresses....I ordered one from China. It took 10 weeks to arrive and when it did it was really cheap and very heavy - winter weight! My mum made me one in the end....
Read my Blog at http://bridechiller.blogspot.co.uk/
How is ordering online great? You don't know what you will be receiving.Ordering online is great, but sizing is a big problem.
You are comparing apples and oranges. The Chinese on-line sites sell cheap copies of the dress. USA sites like Pearls Place, which are not on-line ordering sites, sell the authentic gown. Not the same thing at all! In addition, many Chinese "factories" are simply crowded rooms where children are forced to work.I mean, one of the best benefit is the price, if you are lucky, you can get really good stuff. But I seldom try new websites, sizing varies and sometimes you can't believe how can that happen. I once bought a cocktail dress in my own size online, which turned out a size larger. Terrible!
Sorry, but I am not overreacting. There are NO reliable online sites except David's Bridal, Target, or Penney's in the USA. There are telephone discount sites, such as Pearl's Place, RK Bridal, Netbride, but these are not on-line ordering sites.Maybe you are right but you are overreacted. I'm trying to say online shopping is great, I don't mean ordering from Chinese websites, or any specific online store.
Davids, preownedweddingdresses.com, Mori Lee
OK, I know that's true, in fact, I'm looking for a dress for myself, that's why I'm here. So please any good idea or place where I can get a dress for around 500$?


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REGINA, Saskatchewan, March 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) ("ISC" or the "Company") today reported on the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017.
Fourth Quarter 2017 Highlights
Year-end 2017 Highlights
Financial Position as at December 31, 2017
Commenting on ISC's results, Jeff Stusek, President and CEO stated, "This was a strong year for ISC. Not only did we deliver increased revenue, EBITDA, net income and earnings per share, but we also made two significant acquisitions, which is consistent with our strategy of acquiring companies with competencies or operations in our industry space." Stusek continued, "Our subsidiaries ESC and ERS are delivering organic growth, while our Registries business continues to demonstrate its resilience in the face of economic challenge. I look forward to the year ahead as we continue to execute on our strategy to deliver shareholder value."
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2017 Results of Operations
OutlookThe following section includes forward-looking information, including statements related to the industries in which we operate, growth opportunities and our future financial position and results including expected revenue, EBITDA and capital expenditures. Refer to "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information".
We see two factors influencing the outlook for our Registries segment, specifically the Saskatchewan Land Registry, those being changes to the mortgage rules and an increase in overnight lending rates. The Office of the Superintendent of the Financial Institutions Canada implemented revisions to its mortgage rules effective on January 1, 2018, which now include a requirement to "stress test" borrowers with uninsured loans to ensure they could withstand increases in interest rates. In addition, The Bank of Canada raised its overnight lending rate on January 17, 2018 following two similar increases in 2017. Interest rate changes often influence consumer behaviour and, as such, may affect ISC's business. We expect; however, it will be some time before the impact of these changes is known. In general, we expect the performance of our Registries segment in 2018 to be in line with that of 2017.
In our Services segment, we expect to see further customer growth in the Financial Support Services revenue category (beginning in 2018, we will change the way in which we report revenue for our Services segment, consolidating to two categories, namely Legal Support Services and Financial Support Services – for more details, see section "Services Segment" in the Management's Discussion & Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017), with customers leveraging Know-Your-Customer on-boarding services as our customers' programs come on stream during the year. With our recent acquisition of AVS, we also expect continued revenue growth in our Financial Support Services as we are now able to provide complete "best in class" service offerings to the market. ESC will continue to invest in its core technology platforms to enable integrated solutions in conjunction with its AVS technology in the year ahead.
The key drivers of our expenses will continue to be wages, salaries and information technology costs, as well as the pursuit of new business opportunities.
The acquisition of AVS in December 2017, with a high revenue, lower margin profile, changes ISC's consolidated revenue and EBITDA margin profile compared to previous years. With that in mind, and based on our outlook, ISC currently expects total revenue of between $124.0 and $130.0 million with an EBITDA margin of between 24.0 per cent and 26.0 per cent. Capital expenditures are expected to range between $4.0 million and $6.0 million and will be funded through operating cash flow.
ISC's guidance does not include revenue or costs from any potential new contracts in any of its reportable segments.
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This news release provides a general summary of ISC's results for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Readers are encouraged to download the Company's complete financial disclosures. Links to ISC's financial statements and related notes and MD&A for the period are available on our website in the Investor section at www.company.isc.ca.
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About ISCHeadquartered in Canada, ISC is the leading provider of registry and information management services for public data and records. Throughout our history we have delivered value to our clients by providing solutions to manage, secure and administer information through our Registries and Services segments. ISC is focused on sustaining its core business while pursuing new growth opportunities. The Class A Shares of ISC trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ISV.
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I came across this recipe in a plant based group on Facebook. I was a bit sceptical, but after making it a few times and adjusting the seasoning to our liking we have a winner! I had to play around with the oven temperature to get the right colouring and texture. We like it chewy. I also prefer to use a silicone baking mat rather than parchment paper.
I make this at least twice a week and store it cut up in an air tight container on the bench. Believe me when I tell you that it only lasts 2 days! The kids snack on it between meals, I put some in their lunchbox with my homemade hummus and I have some with my lunch. It's great to take out on picnics too.
I also use it as a pizza base and it's devoured in minutes. It's really tasty, filling and satisfies our bread craving.
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A local shop has a WWII era WRA M12 trench gun for sale. The serial is 9629xx and it's parked, Cyl. marked and has an unmarked 4 x 19 hole heat shield. It appears to be a converted riot gun as it has the barrel ring just behind the bayonet adapter. There's a TE on the left butt stock, U.S. on the right receiver and flaming bombs on both receiver and barrel. The only odd thing is the forend, which appears to be beefier than the WWII type and has only 14 grooves. Condition is excellent, with little use after the rebuild. Assuming this is a legitimate conversion, does $1200 sound reasonable? I know unaltered trench guns are very pricey, but have no idea on re-works. Thanks for any opinions.Information
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We've all been there before. A little too much indulging, or a combination of several beverages that just shouldn't be combined, and suddenly: OOOOOOH BOY. THIS IS A HELLUVA WAY TO FINISH THE EVENING. To this day I can't tolerate even the faintest whiff of Amaretto Di Saronno liqueur: bad experience. Really bad.
All of which leads me to the topic of this post: water leaks. Stick with me here.
As mentioned in a previous post, we got the trailer out of storage this past weekend and have since been cleaning it and restocking. Last night after work I decided to connect the garden hose to the water inlet so that I could check for leaks and refill the water heater. Last fall I used my air compressor to blow water out of the lines, so I wasn't too concerned. Still, as a first-time trailer owner you don't really know until you've gone through the different maintenance routines.
Everything went just fine. I ran water out of all the faucets, flushed the toilet, and the water heater filled up in no time. I was just wrapping up when I noticed a puddle coming from underneath the bathroom door. Oh shat.
I checked where the water line connects to the toilet and saw a drip but couldn't tell exactly where it was coming from. So, I shut off the water, grabbed a knee pad, flashlight, small mirror and some tools, and went in for a closer look. This involves kneeling on one side of the toilet, resting your chest on the toilet lid and sticking your head in the corner of the bathroom. Super comfortable, and a perfect position for anyone who felt they owed you a swift kick in the ass.
I still couldn't tell exactly where the leak was coming from, but guessed there might be a pinprick hole in the tube that connects the water valve to the toilet. Wrong. Maybe it's something to do with the flush pedal? Wrong again, and a super-fun job trying to reconnect the pedal to the toilet. Removed the water valve — looked fine to me. Reconnected the valve (after running to the hardware store for a new hose clamp). Turned the water back on and, yup, still leaking.
By this point I'm using the same foul language I have in other kneeling-in-front-of-toilet episodes, except that the words are somewhat more intelligible.
Removed the water valve again. It had to be the culprit. Then I thought — and it pains me to say this — maybe I should look at the owner's manual for the toilet. Me, the one who says to my wife, Sue, every time she asks how something works: "Did you look at the manual?"
And there was the answer, plain as day on page 9: Freeze Damage Indicator Window: white stress marks indicate freeze damage. White stress marks? Check. Barely perceptible hairline crack in valve? Check.
New valve ordered and hopefully arriving by Friday the 6th? Check.
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