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Going on a bug hunt
The other day I spent the morning playing with my macro lens at Highdown Gardens. I shared some floral macros here.
Today I thought I'd share some of the little critters I met while I was there.
First up is this cute little bee! I watched it as it climbed up the stamen of this flower, as it got to the top it paused and continued to gather the pollen.
Next we have an Azure Damselfly, which is very similar to the common Blue Damselfly. This one has a narrow band of blue behind the head (compared the the thicker band found on the Common Blue). There is also a distinguishable "U" shape on the end of the tail.
For more bugs and beasties, click here.
I am a fine art photographer based in the South of England. I enjoy sharing my photographic adventures, hints and tips.
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We love Kazimir Malevich so much that we decided to create few styles inspired by his latest exhibition in the Tate Gallery.
We love Kazimir Malevich so much that we decided to create few styles inspired by his latest exhibition in the Tate Gallery.
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We dispatch our orders next day delivery in the UK
Worldwide delivery is also available at Lullilu
A common question is where does our cashmere come from?
Lullilu's cashmere comes from the Capra-Hircus Goat which lives high in the Himalayan Mountains and on the cold high level plain of Mongolia and Inner Mongolia.
The outer fur actually feels rough to touch. Certainly if you were to stroke this goat it wouldn't feel amazingly soft. The finest hair is on the inner layer, next to the skin.
The cashmere production and manufacture for Ronit Zilkha's cashmere collection is in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Using the finest cashmere yarn from Mongolia, where it is spun prior to being shipped to our facilities in Kathmandu.
The clothes and scarves are made on hand machines – a labour intensive and skilled process. The factories employ and train mainly female workers and garments are all assembled and finished by hand.
Ronit Zilkha cashmere collection for Lullilu is an environmentally aware company using local materials where ever possible and ensuring that their workers are well paid and have good working conditions.
We can feel the Winter coming already (Brrrrrr!!!) So what perfect time than now to stock up on some quality cashmere cosys!
Meet out luxurious Vintage Rose cashmere sweater. A classic shape and colour that will never go out of style.
This will become a key piece all year round as the thing with cashmere is that it keeps you warm in cool climates and cool in warm climates. Not just a pretty face?
Handmade from 100% cashmere this turtle neck sweater in vintage rose and oatmeal melange is high on anyone's wishlist.
Complete with Lullilu's signature puff sleeves this is perfect for everyday wear and will become a key essential to your winter wardrobe.
Worn with a skirt for a sophisticated look or with our Paige Twilight Jeans for a modern chic look.
The Cashmere Audrey Dress is the perfect day dress.
It's simple yet flattering and easy to wear.
We recommend wearing with tights boots and one of our cashmere scarves.
Scarves are a perfect accessory for the winter and can add a splash of colour to your outfit.
New to LuLLiLu is our handmade Vintage Rose cashmere fringed scarf.
Made from the finest luxurious cashmere, this sumptuous scarf will be a statement piece for this fall trends.
Be bold and enhance any look with our Rich Red cashmere fine scarf, also handmade from 100% cashmere we guarantee you will stylishly stand out in any crowd!
"Lullilu, created by Ronit Zilkha", was inspired by a little girl called LuLLi, who wants to have fun and doesn't want to waste all her time trying on clothes and going shopping.
Don't get me wrong, this little girl loves nice clothes but is happy with a few favourite pieces that she loves to wear over and over until they look shorter, cuter and even nicer when they're a little snug.
So, the inspiration came from making a few very special pieces, which will be part of LuLLi 's childhood, because we always remember "that one dress" in our photos which we wore so much as a child.
The Lullilu philosophy and clever sizing means the range will work for two or more age group gaps, starting with them being a little longer and looser, then a little shorter and snugger and worn with their own individual style, as girls have got so much style if they have the chance to let it shine. it is all about developing their freedom to express through clothes and other things.
We will also carry our styles from Autumn to Winter to Spring, with updated seasonal accessories, so no need to put clothes "away". So, a Winter cardigan will work perfectly over a co-ordinating Spring dress from within the range.
Ronit Zilkha said, "I believe that when you invest in a special piece, you want them to last longer, just like Lulli likes…Let's show our children value of clothes that they will cherish and love for years."
LuLLiLu range is not a "Mini Me" ,as it is to inspire us Mums to be more child like in our approach to clothing ,not to fuss so much about what is new and love the few pieces we have . the idea that it is ok to wear the same dress over and over again as IT IS MY FAVOURITE AND SO EASY TO JUST PUT ON AND GET ON WITH MORE IMPORTAND THINGS IN LIFE . For Lulli is playing and for us is to make the most of it …
Let the children inspire us…
Below we have the 'Little Audrey Dress' and the 'Audrey Dress' for Daughters and their Mummy's on the move.
Cashmere Audrey dress is a must for you girls who want to put on something gorgeous in a trice and look SO fashionable!
And don't forget it will look great as you grow taller, kind of 60's…
Dress it up with our Cashmere Lulli flowers, any colour you fancy.
The flattering pure cashmere short sleeved Audrey dress with a roll neck and slightly gathered yoke – dress it up with heels and jewellery
or more casually with a great pair of boots. "like we say …Dress , Boots and out of the door "
This is another piece you'll want to wear over and over again.
Shop this collection now @ LulliLu.com
Ronit x

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New 2020 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium AWD Mini-van, Passenger
Celestial Silver Metallic
8-Speed Automatic w/OD
Regular Unleaded V-6 3.5 L/211
Selling Price*:
DARCARS Toyota of Baltimore
6007 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 357-6908
Vehicle Details:
Black Side Windows Trim
Body-Colored Front Bumper
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Body-Colored Rear Bumper
Chrome Door Handles
Clearcoat Paint
Deep Tinted Glass
Door Auto-Latch
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Power Sliding Rear Doors
Roof Rack Rails Only
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: P235/55R18 AS Run-Flat
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
Wheels w/Machined Accents
Wheels: 18" 10-Spoke Machined Alloy
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
2 Wireless Headphones
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration
Analog Display
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Distance Pacing
Driver And Front Passenger Armrests and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual-View Blu-Ray DVD Entertainment Center -inc: 16.4" display, RCA jacks, SD card and HDMI inputs, two 120V AC power outlets, and remote
Engine Immobilizer
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed 60-40 Split-Bench Leatherette 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 3 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate
Front And Rear Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Full Cloth Headliner
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver and 4-way power passenger seats
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Illuminated Front Cupholder
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Covered Dashboard Storage, Interior Concealed Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood Instrument Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Door Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather Seat Material
Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
Leather/Simulated Wood Gear Shift Knob
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Locking Glove Box
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
Outside Temp Gauge
Partial Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Conversation Mirror and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows, Power Vented 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual Sun Blinds
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Radio w/Seek-Scan, In-Dash Mounted Single CD, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
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Real-Time Traffic Display
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 2 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
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Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
Streaming Audio
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Valet Function
Window Grid And Roof Mount Diversity Antenna
Leather/Simulated Wood Gear Shifter Material
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Radio w/Seek-Scan, In-Dash Mounted Single CD, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System, External Memory Control and Internal Memory
Window Grid And Roof Mount Diversity Antenna
Streaming Audio
2 Wireless Headphones
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
Real-Time Traffic Display
1100# Maximum Payload
20 Gal. Fuel Tank
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs and Brake Assist
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel Drive
Axle Ratio: 3.003
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine Oil Cooler
Engine: 3.5L DOHC V6 SMPI
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
GVWR: 5,995 lbs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Sequential Shift Control
Transmission: Electronic 8-Speed Automatic
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Blind Spot Sensor
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag and Passenger Cushion Front Airbag
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) Lane Keeping Assist
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Parking Sensors
Side Impact Beams
Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Blind Spot
Vehicle Name: Toyota Sienna
Body Style: Passenger Van
Drivetrain: All Wheel
EPA Classification: 4WD Minivans
Passenger Capacity: 7
Passenger Volume: 164.4
Base Curb Weight: 4750
Fuel Economy Est-Combined: 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 24
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 350
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement: 3.5 L/211
Fuel System: Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 296 @ 6600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 263 @ 4700
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 5.52
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.18
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.05
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.49
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.22
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.00
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.8
Suspension Type - Front: Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Torsion Beam
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/55TR18
Rear Tire Size: P235/55TR18
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size: 18 X 7
Rear Wheel Size: 18 X 7
Spare Wheel Size:
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 37.4
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.9
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 12.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width:
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 20
Front Head Room: 41
Front Leg Room: 40.5
Front Shoulder Room: 65
Front Hip Room: 58.6
Second Head Room: 39.7
Second Leg Room: 37.6
Second Shoulder Room: 64.6
Second Hip Room: 66.1
Third Head Room: 38.3
Third Leg Room: 36.3
Third Shoulder Room: 61.1
Third Hip Room: 50.3
Wheelbase: 119.3
Length, Overall: 200.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 78.1
Height, Overall: 71.3
Track Width, Front: 67.7
Track Width, Rear: 67.7
Min Ground Clearance: 6.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 150
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 87.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: 39.1
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.80
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Country of Origin: United States Toyota Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles
ALL WEATHER FLOOR LINERS & DOOR SILL PROTECTORS -inc: door sill protector
All Wheel Drive
Power Steering
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Brake Assist
Aluminum Wheels
Tires - Front Performance
Tires - Rear Performance
Generic Sun/Moonroof
Heated Mirrors
Power Mirror(s)
Rear Defrost
Privacy Glass
Intermittent Wipers
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Rear Spoiler
Third Passenger Door
Fourth Passenger Door
Power Third Passenger Door
Power Fourth Passenger Door
Remote Trunk Release
Power Liftgate
Power Door Locks
Daytime Running Lights
Automatic Headlights
Fog Lamps
AM/FM Stereo
Satellite Radio
HD Radio
Smart Device Integration
Requires Subscription
CD Player
MP3 Player
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Auxiliary Audio Input
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Bluetooth Connection
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Seats
Heated Front Seat(s)
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Rear Bucket Seats
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Trip Computer
Power Windows
WiFi Hotspot
3rd Row Seat
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Universal Garage Door Opener
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Climate Control
Multi-Zone A/C
Rear A/C
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Leather Seats
Driver Vanity Mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Navigation System
Entertainment System
Engine Immobilizer
Security System
Traction Control
Stability Control
Front Side Air Bag
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Cross-Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear Parking Aid
Tire Pressure Monitor
Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Front Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag Sensor
Knee Air Bag
Child Safety Locks
Back-Up Camera
Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag
Front Side Air Bag
Rear Side Air Bag
Front Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Climate Control
Multi-Zone A/C
Rear A/C
Security System
AM/FM Stereo
CD Player
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Cruise Control
Rear Defrost
Third Passenger Door
Fourth Passenger Door
Child Safety Locks
All Wheel Drive
V6 Cylinder Engine
Gasoline Fuel
Daytime Running Lights
Keyless Entry
Power Door Locks
Heated Mirrors
Power Mirror(s)
Navigation System
3rd Row Seat
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Leather Seats
Bucket Seats
Power Steering
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Tires - Front Performance
Tires - Rear Performance
Traction Control
Aluminum Wheels
Power Windows
Intermittent Wipers
Generic Sun/Moonroof
Rear Bucket Seats
Satellite Radio
MP3 Player
Fog Lamps
Heated Front Seat(s)
Privacy Glass
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Engine Immobilizer
Automatic Headlights
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Driver Vanity Mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
Rear Parking Aid
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Leather Steering Wheel
Rear Spoiler
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Remote Trunk Release
Tire Pressure Monitor
Trip Computer
Universal Garage Door Opener
Bluetooth Connection
Entertainment System
8-Speed A/T
Power Third Passenger Door
Power Fourth Passenger Door
Back-Up Camera
Power Liftgate
Stability Control
Brake Assist
Keyless Start
Auxiliary Audio Input
HD Radio
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Passenger Air Bag Sensor
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Knee Air Bag
Cross-Traffic Alert
Lane Keeping Assist
WiFi Hotspot
Adaptive Cruise Control
Smart Device Integration
Requires Subscription
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Job Fair Detail
Naukri.com Visiting Mangalmay Group of Institutions, Greater Noida
Date: 10-Sept-2018
❖ Company Website: www.naukri.com
❖ Positions: Operations Associate, Sales Associate
Job Description:
About the company: Naukri.com (A division of Info Edge (I) Ltd.) is the candidate service arm of Naukri.com.It offers specialized services like, Resume writing, Recruiter connection to jobseekers across profiles to complement their job search journey and speedup the process.Naukri FastForward offers specialized services to jobseekers of all profiles to help speed up their job search. These services are designed to enhance your profile, increase exposure to recruiters and keep you abreast with latest job openings. Naukri FastForward entails the following services for a complete job search solution: Resume Writing, Profile Enhancement, Recruiter Reach and Jobs for You.
Why work with us?
➲ Opportunity to work with No. 1 Job Site.
➲ People from corporate sales who are looking for office based sales profile can apply (No field sales).
➲ Fixed day shift job & Attractive monthly incentives.
➲ Enriching exposure- B2C model with opportunity to deal with senior level clients and excellent growth opportunities.
Eligibility: MBA , PGDM & BBA
Batch: 2018 – 2019 Pass out batch
A) Job Designation: Operations Associate
➲ Writing Resumes, Cover Letters & related products for clients who avail NaukriFastForward service.
➲ Interacting with assigned clients, as independent Account Managers, from gathering requirements to writing the resume and servicing the account till the client gives his final consent on the document.
➲ Communicating with clients across varied industries (over teleconferencing and e-mail); using a consultative approach to assess their profiles, suggest inputs and resolve queries.
➲ Adhering to defined quality standards (format, content, grammar, factual information, value-add) to ensure production of error-free documents.
➲ Using relevant content / industry terminology while listing the client's qualifications, skills, education, and job history.
➲ Complying with SLAs, internal norms and process benchmarks to deliver world-class services to valued customers.
➲ Being committed towards the achievement of fortnightly/monthly targets.
➲ Excellent writing skills in English.
➲ Good communication skills to interact with clients as well as comprehend and identify the right information for the resume.
➲ Hands-on experience in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
➲ Ability to work in a highly charged environment without compromising on quality.
➲ Strong on multitasking and a high sense of ownership.
➲ Candidates from International BPO/KPO/LPO can also apply who have flair of writing.
➲ Comfortable with long working hours, if required.
➲ Ability to work independently.
➲ Ready to take challenges.
➲ Self-motivated.
B) Job Designation: Sales Associate
➲ Making enhanced outbound calls on leads provided by the company.
➲ Reaching out to new customers and explaining them the benefits of products.
➲ Analyzing customer's requirements and providing them solutions as per their needs.
➲ Achieving sales targets by acquiring new clients and growing business from existing clients.
➲ Creating database of existing and new clients.
➲ Must have excellent spoken & written communication skills in English.
➲ Adhering to quality standards and processes and self-motivated.
Interview Process:
Written Technical test, Group Discussion and face to face interview.
Location: Noida & Pune
Package: 3.07 LPA - 3.40 LPA


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Let's face it: The conventional four-year college system is broken. It's impossibly expensive, and filled with unnecessary prerequisites of dubious value. That's why it's time to enroll in The Dissolve's Streaming University, a free online institution that uses documentaries available online to explore the complexities and richness of our crazy modern world.
Title: Florida Man
Director: Sean Dunne
Streaming on: Vimeo
Primary focus: The eccentrics of Florida
Secondary focus: The strangeness of life
Though some moan about the phenomenon as political correctness run amok or hyper-sensitivity destroying discourse, I welcome the fact that we are rapidly running out of groups it's acceptable to make fun of. In the close to four decades I've been alive, we've made extraordinary strides in respecting the dignity of the disabled, the mentally ill, little people, Native Americans, and people across the spectrum of human sexuality and human intelligence.
Yet it still somehow remains acceptable to make fun of people for being poor, being fat, being uneducated, being Juggalos, and lastly, for being from Florida, which may technically be a state in the United States but is really a universe onto itself. And if you're poor, fat, uneducated, and a Juggalo from Florida, I can't imagine life is overly kind to you. We've come to not only accept but demand a high level of craziness from Florida, a state we treat like a troubled teenager who has been breaking into our bedroom to steal our pain medication.
On Sklarbro Country, one of my favorite podcasts, a wildly disproportionate number of the crazy stories hosts the Sklar brothers riff on come from the Sunshine State; one of the show's T-shirts shows the entire state of Florida behind bars. It's as if Florida sucks up all the crazy so that the rest of the United States can seem less crazy by comparison.
It's a state people go to to escape a bad scene for a worse one, where people lose themselves and find themselves and die, natural and unnatural deaths, whether from old age or the bullets in a junkie's shotgun. Watching Sean Dunne's hypnotic, 50-minute long documentary "Florida Man," about the essence of Florida as reflected in the hardened, scarred faces of the men who call it home, I was continually reminded of Dunne's earlier short documentary, "American Juggalo." In both instances, Dunne's technique is the same: He simply goes up to the kinds of people most folks would walk across the street to avoid—drunks, the homeless, the mentally ill, people with fewer teeth than is considered appropriate, people with painted faces and sad lives, cocky drifters overflowing with jumped-up, boozy bravado—points a camera at them and gets them to reveal themselves in arty little cinematic snapshots that are greater than the sum of their parts.
Sometimes Dunne's subjects don't say a word. They don't need to. The lines on their faces, the trailers behind them, the cans of beer they're drinking on a scorching day, say as much, if not more, about who these people are, where they came from, and what they want out of life. More often, Dunne gets his subjects to reveal themselves with monologues about everything and anything: their philosophies of life, their irresistibility to women half their age, their love of getting into fights, and anything else that enters their booze-sodden brains and angrily demands to come out in the form of words and ideas.
It's a lonely universe Dunne documents, filled with the lurid neon of liquor stores and the emptiness of streets where commerce left long ago, and people content to drift through life without much purpose. As with "American Juggalo," a cynic might look at these people and this project and see a regrettable exercise in class-based mockery. They might argue, as with the earlier documentary, that Dunne is less interested in chronicling these strange people than in ridiculing them, in ferreting out their most cinematic eccentricity for the benefit of rubbernecking yuppies binge-watching videos on Vimeo.
But I found "Florida Man" to be a film of surprising beauty and unexpected empathy. In Dunne's approach to his subjects, both in Florida and at the Gathering of the Juggalos, I see the innate, unbiased curiosity of a great storyteller who does not feel the need to infect his work with his own sense of judgment when he can simply chronicle these lost souls with an understated sense of empathy. Dunne and the audience are drawn to these people because they are different, because their modes of speech and dress and behavior deviate so greatly from the mainstream. But "Florida Man," like "American Juggalo" before it, is a celebration rather than a condemnation of difference. It's a tribute to the rich vein of eccentricity coursing through out nation that makes us such a curious and vital people.
At best, "Florida Man" has the quality of a Diane Arbus painting come to life ,or one of Harmony Korine's pre-Spring Breakers explorations of the beauty and transcendence of the ostensibly ugly and freakish. I did not learn anything new about Florida from "Florida Man," but that's okay. This is not an educational or an informational documentary so much as it is an abstract exploration of what it means to be a Florida man. On that level it is an unqualified success.
Entertainment value: Exceeds expectations
Educational value: Meets expectations


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When installing shingles on a roof, taking into consideration the weather can determine whether the shingles react and perform in a positive way. The temperature range that shingles should be installed is 40 F and 90 F degrees. If you try to install shingles when the weather is too cold, you may run into problems such as the shingles not lying flat against the roof, the shingles can create a distorted and uneven appearance to them, and also the shingles can become curled at the edges due to the cold.
There are several things you can do to avoid these problems. Make sure that when storing the shingles before installation that you keep them in a room temperature environment, 70 F is adequate enough to keep the shingles pliable enough to work with.
In cold weather, the shingles also may need to be hand sealed to make sure the strip of adhesive sticks as it should to the wood decking on the house. This ensures that the shingles are going to perform as they should and keep the rain and other weather elements out of your home.
Making sure your home is properly ventilated will also help deter the possible problem of your shingles re-acting in an unfavorable manner. Many roofing contractor and home owners too just do not think about these very important aspects if what cold weather will do to the roof and the roofing shingles. But taking all of this into account will save time and money in the road ahead and the life of your home.
Handling the shingles in a gentle way will help keep the roofing materials intact. Since cold weather will certainly make the shingles brittle and up the chance of them cracking, holding the shingles and carrying them up to the roof to install them is very important. Make sure to always handle all the asphalt roofing shingles with the upmost care and ease.
So with all of this information, hopefully you will realize that just nailing on roofing shingles does not end there. The process of starting a roofing job really starts from the moment the shingles arrive, setting them in a covered, temperature agreeable location to protect them from the elements, and making sure the installers are abiding by the proper techniques to not only install the shingles, but handling them properly as well.


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Seany, you wrote "thats right i work hard send my self truckdriver school on my own. not what Goverment can do for you!! obam care is WEFAIR!! call for them get a job and work hard ! i was told i never get any where i was not smart had learning disblity . . . "
If true, you've accomplished a great thing and I, for one, really admire you for it.
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Park, corporate welfare consumes more tax dollars than social welfare. U r sooooo right. People are so nieve to this. Talk about free money and not working for it, the farm subsidies pays millions to millionaires and the land isn't even farmed on. Corporate bailouts.
Insurance companies are friggin rip-offs. They always wanna take take and take. Increase rates and blame Obama care. NOT! Increase rates because of greed. Insurance companies are well equip to survive without raising rates. However, they CHOOSE to raise your rates! And they cover is with "OBAMACARE".They can more than afford not too. BUt some executive wants to go to Paris 25 times a year instead of 10. He and his cronies want to make 550K instead of 350K. Medical insurance is big business. All the money put into it, they have huge profits. Do people not realize this is all about corporate greed.
Furthermore, me, I don't have a problem helping my fellow man. I hate that we have turned into a society of "I am not going to help u"! I'm still wondering did Halliburton pay back the millions of dollars they stole from the govt?
Hi Navitta,
According to the Dept. of Commerce, the medical insurance industry ranks #86 in profit margins among large American industries, making a profit margin of 3.3% in 2006 (the latest year data is available for.)
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Number One is the beverage industry at 25.6%. Interestingly, #3 is the Real Estate investment related to HealthCare facilities, at 24.6%.
When you wrote that insurance execs want to "go to Paris 25 times a year instead of 10", where did you get that information? I "googled" it with no results.
When you say, along with many others, that you want to help your fellow man, do you mean that someone has prevented you from doing so? I think you're allowed to help as much as you wish to and are able. Perhaps what's really meant is that "you" want to force someone else to help your fellow man?
Profit margins may not be the best measurements.
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In Spurgeon's daily readings, the morning devotional for July 15th is one of exhortation.
[Private prayer] is the very life of all piety. … Secret devotion is the very essence, evidence, and barometer of vital and experimental religion. … Let your [private devotions] be, if possible, regular, frequent, and undisturbed. … Have you nothing to pray for? Let us suggest the church, the ministry, your own soul, your children, your relations, your neighbours, your country, and the cause of God and truth throughout the whole world.
I've never been very good at (ie sufficiently disciplined for) using daily devotional readings, and recognise that cherrypicking from completely different months could well be regarded as subversive of the whole concept. However, someone recently gave me Spurgeon's famous "Morning and Evening" and I'm going to dutifully see how far I can get without abandoning it in disenchantment. (I haven't peeked at any other day apart from when it randomly fell open at July 15th, I promise.)
[Ps, I might as well add – maybe don't expect much activity here for the next wee while. Things are going to get fairly significantly more busy and I'm not sure when I'll get back on an even keel for blogging purposes.]


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A hand held bidet sprayer, which in the Middle East is called a "shataff", is a very simple yet effective method of sanitation. People use it in many places throughout the world to simplify cleaning the anal or genital areas.
It is also extremely cost effective in comparison to expensive electric toilet seats. Apart from the the Middle East, where these hand bidets are quite common, one will also find them in East Asia, India, Portugal, and Brazil.
These bidets are so common in Muslim households generally that they have also been dubbed "Muslim showers". These bidets are also starting to become more popular in the West as tourists experience and enjoy using them in their adventures abroad.
You simply need to attach a T-adapter with a shut-off valve to the water line connecting to your toilet, which will split the water source so that it runs to both the toilet and the hand bidet.
The bidet sprayer is attached to a flexible hose that comes off of this line, and to spray it you just squeeze the trigger like with a garden hose.
Step 1. Pick up the bidet spray from the hook or holder on the wall next to the toilet. Most likely your bidet will come included with this wall hook or holder.
Step 2. Open up the shut-off valve to let the water flow to the sprayer. The water won't start shooting out automatically (you need to squeeze the handle first), so no need for caution here.
Step 3. Some people prefer to spray from the front and others from the rear. It's a matter of your personal preference so it doesn't really matter. Some women say that like to spray through the front, for example, in order to clean both the genital and anal area at the same time. The method of use for the hand held bidet becomes a personal choice.
Step 4. Squeeze the trigger lightly to start spraying water. It's best to spray at an angle to avoid splash back. It may take a little time in order to get used to the best pressure and angle to use for the best and most comfortable cleaning, so if it seems strange or ineffective during the first trial don't worry about it, you will eventually get used to it and learn to appreciate it more.
Step 5. Check for cleanliness with some toilet paper, and once clean simply pat dry using more toilet paper or a towel. Most people opt for the toilet paper but those with very sensitive skin tend to like a soft towel better.
And that's all there is to it. It may sound strange at first, but many Westerners are beginning to appreciate and even covet these bidet sprayers for a fast and easy post-toilet cleaning that greatly cuts down on wiping and on toilet paper.


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CAGAYAN, Philippines – Incumbent political clans in 5 provinces north of Manila – Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan – once again ruled the 2016 elections, the latest vote counts as of Friday, May 13, showed.
Dys of Isabela
In Isabela, reelectionist Governor Faustino "Bojie" Dy III won with a lead of 300,000 votes over former election commissioner and governor Grace Padaca, based on transmission from 97.26% of precincts.
Padaca has conceded, saying in a Facebook post that she did not regret running against the Dys: "Kailanman ay hindi ko pagsisisihan ang paglaban muli para sa inyo. Ito ay kahit alam kong napakaliit ng posibilidad na ako ay magwagi." (I shall never regret running again for all of you, even though I knew I had a slim chance of winning.)
Governor Dy's brother, Napoleon, was unopposed as representative of the 3rd district of Isabela. His nephew, Bernard, won reelection against another Dy as mayor of Cauayan City.
Governor Dy's eldest son, Francis Faustino, has started his political career by claiming the mayoralty position in Echague town.
Singsons of Ilocos Sur
Outgoing Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson secured a seat in the municipal council of Cervantes.
His son Ryan and brother Jeremiah were unopposed in their bids for governor and vice governor, respectively.
Ryan got 279, 920 votes while Jeremiah got 261,791 votes, with 99.14% of precincts having transmitted.
Chavit first filed his candidacy for vice governor but later withdrew.
Chavit's cousin, Eric, also won by landslide victory against Henry Capela and Med Balicdan in the congressional race in the second district.
Two Singsons also claimed seats in the provincial board: Jimboy Singson and Mika Singson Mendoza. They topped the polls in the first and second districts, respectively.
Representative Eric's son Ericson and brother Alfonso were reelected as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, of Candon City.
Carlo Singson Medina, grandson of former Governor Evaristo Singson, won as mayor of Vigan City, having ran unopposed.
Ilocos Sur was the province with the most number of unopposed local candidates in this election cycle.
Marcoses of Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte province Governor Imee Marcos, eldest daughter of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, was reelected. She was unopposed.
Her mother, Imelda, won with a large margin against Lorenzo Madamba as representative of the second district of Ilocos Norte.
Ortegas of La Union
The Ortega clan lost for the first time in a century their hold on the capital city of San Fernando City in La Union. Former Mayor Mary Jane Ortega, who sought to return to the city hall, lost to Vice Mayor Hermenegildo Gualberto in the mayoral race. (READ: Century-old Ortega dynasty loses hold on La Union capital city)
An Ortega, however, will serve as Gualberto's vice mayor. Alf Ortega, the son of Governor Manuel Ortega, is leading the race against his uncle Pepe Ortega.
The Ortega clan will keep its hold on the province.
Abono Representative Francisco Manuel Ortega III won against his uncle, Mario Eduardo Ortega, for the gubernatorial position.
Outgoing San Fernando City Mayor Pablo Ortega won as representative of the first district against his nephew Manuel Victor Ortega Jr.
Kit Ortega also won as board member of the first district.
Espinos of Pangasinan
Members of the Espino clan running for offices in Pangasinan are leading their opponents in the latest unofficial count of votes.
In the gubernatorial race, Pangasinan Board Member Amado Espino III won against former congressman and businessman Mark Cojuangco to claim the seat to be vacated by his father, Amado Espino Jr. Cojuangco, in a Twitter post, conceded to the young Espino.
The outgoing governor defeated Cojuangco's wife, reelectionist Representative Kimi Cojuangco, in the 5th district congressional race. Espino Jr was ahead of Kimi Cojuangco by 30,000 votes.
Two other Espinos won in the town of Bautista. Amadeo Amado, the younger brother of the outgoing governor, won as mayor. Amado Jr's other son, Jumel, won as vice mayor. – Rappler.com


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Last week, Chicago's City Council announced a plan to pay reparations to hundreds of survivors of the heinous police brutality inflicted by the Chicago police under former commander Jon Burge. The $5.5 million compensation fund would provide reimbursement, counseling and free city college tuition for the survivors and families of those targeted in the unwarranted police violence towards over one hundred Chicagoans — primarily African-Americans — from the 70s through the 90s. Along with the money would come a formal apology from the City, as well as the launch of a program to incorporate education on past cases of police violence into Chicago schools' 8th and 10th grade curriculum.
Commander Jon Burge's case is only one of countless similar cases of race-based police violence which have garnered national recognition lately, but his is remarkable in its scope. For three decades, Burge and those under his command cruelly tortured hundreds of innocent African-American Chicagoans under the guise of conducting routine police investigations. He and his forces electrocuted, brutally beat and verbally abused "suspects" after detaining them for petty crimes. After hundreds of victims began coming forward with their stories backed by irrefutable evidence, Burge was convicted of torture in 2010 — even after the statute of limitations on his crimes had run out, highlighting their graveness. Even then, he was only imprisoned for four years, and, as of February of this year, leads a comfortable life in Florida, thanks to the police pension Chicago is still sending him. A pension siphoned out of the same pool of public funds as the reparations paid to his victims — twisted justice, indeed.
Paying reparations to the survivors of the attacks — even forty years later — is a step in the right direction, albeit a timid one. In the hotbed of outrage born from America's police brutality debate, Chicago's reparation plan sets a positive precedent. It's a promise that police torture won't be swept under the rug and that certain measures of accountability will be taken against aggressors who can no longer remain virtually untouchable.
However as encouraging as it is, Chicago's cash-laden apology is, by nature, retroactive. While it does recognize effects of the problem, it fails to actually attack it at its racially-charged roots.
When accountability comes too late and doesn't address the source of the issue, it begs the question of whether it's a genuine attempt at progress, or a selfish bid to boost Chicago's reputation in the midst of America's furious, racially-torn dialogue. The reparation plan is an expensive band-aid over a wound which has festered for centuries. Paying back victims of police brutality says, "we recognize that this happened," but it does little to combat similar aggressions in the future.
Of course, creating pariahs out of policemen does little to address the underlying systems at play. Accountability for Burge and those similar to him is appreciated, but it only goes so far. To create lasting progress, we must not lash out at scapegoats. We must instead attack the very social constructs of which they are entwined, and try to understand how to effect change from the ground up.
The most effective piece of the reparations puzzle is the education component. Teaching Chicago 8th and 10th graders about the Burge case is a surefire way to at least introduce impressionable middle and high-schoolers to the very tangible nature of racial injustice.
Even children from communities heavily entrenched in racism have something to gain from classroom dialogues on police brutality and institutional racism. By refusing to gloss over the ugliest parts of America's distant, as well as recent, history, we can begin to face our issues with a dose of reality. Only by teaching a new generation to actively recognize that the American system is flawed can we begin to strip it of its injustices. Education isn't a foolproof cure-all, but it's the shot in the dark we desperately need.
Chicago's reparation plan is a good-spirited gesture which, if nothing else, highlights the fact that there's a hell of a lot left to repair.
Megan Cole is a first-year literary journalism major. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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Friday, 17 October 2008
2007 Year List Record set to be broken
Little Blue Heron (Michael O'Keefe)
Azorean Yellow-legged Gull (Simon Chidwick)
Portland Bill Grey-cheeked Thrush (Jill Seymour)
Galley Head Swainson's Thrush (Michael O'Keefe)
Scarlet Tanager (Matthew Deans)
With a further TWELVE species since my last update, the 2008 total for Britain and Ireland has now reached 434 species - equalling the record set just last year. Four of these species have come again from Ireland, which has experienced perhaps its best year ever.
With the expected late autumn arrival of Pied Wheatear, Isabelline Shrike and at least one other Nearctic vagrant, I am confident a new record will be set.
The new additions are thus -:
LITTLE BLUE HERON - a juvenile present in Barnaderg Bay, Letterfalc (County Galway), from 24 September until at least 17 October - a first for Britain & Ireland and the fourth for the Western Palearctic. To date, twitched by over 85 Irish and 350 birders.
SOCIABLE PLOVER - the first for Scilly and in a most unusual state of wear - this adult has remained by Telegraph Road, St Mary's, from 13-17 October after being initially seen over Porthellick Down and on the Airfield on 12.
AZOREAN YELLOW-LEGGED GULL - a 2nd-winter has been present in West Cornwall for over a month now, favouring the Sennen area and most often associating with Lesser Black-backed and Herring Gulls.
COMMON NIGHTHAWK - two arrived following strong SW winds, with one picked up dead on Telegraph Road, St Mary's (Scilly) on 6 October and another seen several times around Lizard village (Cornwall) on 7-8 October.
ALDER FLYCATCHER - a first-winter favoured an open bracken-covered slope just inland of the sea at Polgigga (Cornwall) on 8-9 October, presumably after making first landfall following its Atlantic crossing. It was trapped and ringed early afternoon on 9th, with its long primary measurement being outside that of the closely-related Willow Flycatcher.
OLIVE-BACKED PIPIT - several autumn migrants including an early bird at Spurn Point in September.
SWAINSON'S THRUSH - a confiding bird at Galley Head (Co. Cork) on 11 October - found yet again by Carol and Martin Styles (this couple have now found all of the Catharus thrush species on the Irish List).
GREY-CHEEKED THRUSH - one trapped and ringed at Portland Bill Bird Observatory (Dorset) was followed by another, more typical record on St Agnes (Scilly) from 13th October.
PHILADELPHIA VIREO - the second for Ireland delighted observers at Loop Head, Kilbaha (Co. Clare) on 13-14 October. It was seen by up to 44 British twitchers and 35 Irish in the two days of its presence.
BLACKPOLL WARBLER - singles on St Agnes (Scilly) from 9-14 October and in Pembrokeshire on 10 October.
SCARLET TANAGER - a very confiding first-winter male was in gardens and shrubs at Garinish Point (Co. Cork) from 7-11 October, the first to be seen since October 1985.
BOBOLINK - one was at Porth Joke, Newquay (Cornwall), until mid-morning only on 11 October
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The city of Shinjuku in the near future. A wave of multiple murders has hit, shocking even for this crime-wracked city. The victims are always drained of their body fluids… and there is always a sole survivor.Behind the murders stands Ekou. For centuries, he was the Karas, the guardian of the town, but he no longer heeds the will of the city, and is intent on destroying it.There is only one hope for Shinjuku — Otoha, the one who is to be the new Karas. He must now battle Ekou's forces to save the city and its inhabitants, be they human or youkai.
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Boys' Tennis Team Showing Signs of Strength
May 29, 2018
The Varsity Bishop Blanchet Boys' Tennis team has shown significant capabilities to be one of the stronger teams in the league this season as it boasts a 4-1 record.
The only loss, a mere 2-3 defeat, was against Roosevelt High School and was a match the team felt should've had a different outcome.
"We started out slow against Roosevelt and specifically struggled to close leads by our opponents," said Junior Felix Schuler. "We started to heat up towards the end but it was a little too late."
The victories, on the other hand, have demonstrated the Brave's abilities on the court with dominant performances. Especially in matches against Franklin and Rainier Beach High School.
"We looked like a real team in our victories," said Sophomore Owen Heffernan. "I think we have the potential to really excel this season, there's no reason we shouldn't."
The Brave's have shown a lot of great ability and there's potential for a deep run for the team this season. The Boys' Tennis team faces off next on April 24 at 4 p.m. against the Garfield
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Cade Prinzivalli is a junior at Bishop Blanchet and is a new addition to The Miter staff. A novice journalist, he hopes to enhance his writing abilities...


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The structure featured in this photo is so large only the very top can be captured in a photograph from its base. Full photos, I've achieved, of the arch in St Louis have been acquired from several blocks away. I was quite impressed with this close up photo's quality.
I long for the day I will be able to photograph monuments built in other country's. We are so young. I long to photograph structures that have withstood much more years that anything constructed here.
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DELGOSEA Members Optimistic about the ASEAN Economic Community
The highlights of the survey results are:
- The AEC is seen as important and viewed with optimism across the region
- Preparations for the AEC are underway, but not yet well advanced
- The sectors of tourism and agriculture/mariculture are seen as best assets of the different regions
The survey showed that the ASEAN Economic Community that will come into being at the end of 2015 is seen as important or very important for their organisation/community by 85%of the respondents to a survey DELGOSEA organised amongst its members. There was nobody who thought the AEC was unimportant or not very important, indicating that the awareness of the changes that are afoot is high across the region.
However, while awareness is high, preparations are not all that advanced: only 10% of respondents think that their region/community is well prepared already and 25% feel that preparations are well underway. In the majority of regions/communities the preparations have only just begun (55% of respondents). It is good news, however, that no region is completely unprepared – at least as far as the respondents were aware of: 10% did not know if any efforts to prepare their community for the AEC had yet been made. Clearly, there is much still to do over the next nine months.
While preparations might be on the slow side, the arrival of the AEC is viewed with optimism: nearly 80% of respondents report that in discussions about the AEC the opportunities are mentioned most often, though there is also high awareness of the challenges the implementation will bring (reported by nearly 60% of individuals). However, less than 20% felt that discussions were focusing on the risks that the planned free movement of people, services and goods would bring for their environment, suggesting that positive attitudes outweigh fears.
Asked which sector was their region's trump card for the AEC, more than 50% of respondents felt that tourism was their main asset – there is clearly hope that tourist destinations will benefit from an increased ease in the movement of labour and the provision of cross-border services. There were also many who felt that in their region the agriculture/mariculture sector would profit most, followed by SMEs and Innovative industries. Traditional industries and financial services were mentioned least often as strong points for the AEC.
But how well informed are people and organisations about the changes? Here, a mixed picture emerged: Most people felt that there was information available, mainly from the national government, but also from the ASEAN Secretariat and their local government. However, more than 20% of respondents found it hard to find information, which is a worrying sign and shows that communication efforts need to be intensified. This was confirmed through the survey, as a large majority of organisations are keen to see regional organisations, such as DELGOSEA, provide more information on the AEC.
We have taken note and shall be happy to intensify our information campaign on the ASEAN Economic Community!
For more information about the AEC on www.delgosea.eu:
Hanoi Workshop: Local Economic Development in a Time of Change for ASEAN
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Saintpaulia 'Nortex's Snowkist Haven'
Pronunciation: saint-PAW-lee-a
Family: Gesneriaceae
Common Name: African Violet
Cultivar: Nortex's Snowkist Haven
Plant Type:
- perennial
Height to: 8 to 16 in
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
Sun Exposure:
- full shade
- part sun
Bloom Season:
- repeat bloomer
Bloom Description: pointed,quilted, mid-green leaves bearing fringed,single, white flowers
Soil Type: Under glass, grow in well -drained soilless potting mix in bright filtered light and moderate to high humidity.
Plant Perks:
- Suitable for Houseplant
Pests and Diseases: Prone to aphids,mealybugs,thrips, cyclamen and spider mites, gray mould, crown rot, and powdery mildew.
Propagation: Sow seed at 66-75 f as soon as ripe. Root leaf cuttings or suckers of cultivars at 75-81 f
Winter Sowing Zones: None
Notes for Identification:
Provide at least 12 hours of light per day for long-term flowering. Avoid direct summer sun, but position in the brightest light in the winter, they are excellent for growing under lights. Repot at least once a year, keeping to virtually the same containe size; do not overpot. The diameter of the pot should be one-third the diameter of the plant.
Source: the american hort society a-z encyclopedia of garden plants ion
Submitted by: Kym
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Back to presentations: Science in GardensJuliet Day, Understanding Plant Diversity Project Manager, Cambridge University Botanic Garden Juliet took a circuitous route into gardens and horticulture! A degree in Russian and Italian from Trinity Hall, Cambridge was followed by development and fundraising for The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. Gardening was already a growing interest but a year spent exploring the Americas persuaded her that on return to real life, gardens and horticulture needed to occupy a Monday-Friday role rather than be squeezed into the weekend. Juliet joined the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in 2000 to undertake the Certificate in Horticulture and Plantsmanship while also establishing and running the Development and Publicity office. This work has involved growing the annual visitor numbers from 80,000 to today's 250,000+, developing the Garden's communications in print and digital, and multi-channel fundraising across a broad spectrum of projects from re-landscaping to capital developments. Having successfully raised the funding for an ambitious project to revitalise the Garden's unique Systematic Beds for teaching, research and enjoyment, Juliet has been seconded to Understanding Plant Diversity as project manager for three years until 2019.
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Brain Solis is a principal at new media agency Future Works, and author of the upcoming book, Engage. You can connect with him on Twitter or Facebook.
Lack of ROI standards
The debate over measuring social media investment inspired many brands to cannonball into popular social networks and join the proverbial conversation without a plan or strategic objectives defined. At the same time, the lack of ROI standards unnerved many executives, preventing any form of experimentation until their questions and concerns were addressed.
In 2010, we're entering a new era of social media marketing — one based on information, rationalization, and resolve.
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Business leaders simply need clarity in a time of abundant options and scarcity of experience. As many of us can attest, we report to executives who have no desire to measure intangible credos rooted in transparency and authenticity. In the end, they simply want to calculate the return on investment and associate social media programs with real-world business performance metrics.
Over the years, our exploration and experience has redefined the traditional metrics and created hybrid models that will prove critical to modern business practices and help companies effectively compete for the future.
Where the "I" in ROI represents investment, marketers have also explored ancillary elements to address the socialization of media, marketing, and the resulting dynamics of engagement.
In 2010, social media endeavors are often still thought of as "pilot programs," launched to steer a brand toward perceived relevance. Budgets, for the most part, are borrowed from other divisions to fund the largely experimental programs. Where that money goes and comes from depends largely on the social media champions who push for this experimentation from the inside.
The business of social media
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However, 2010 is the year that social media graduates from experimentation to strategic implementation, with direct ties to specific measurable performance indicators.
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When we truly grasp the ability to define action and measure it, we can expand the impact of new media beyond the profit and loss. We can adapt business processes, inspire ingenuity, and more effectively compete for the future.
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New NI Small Business Loan Fund opens to businesses with increased lending
The new NI Small Business Loan Fund will provide access to finance for small businesses, sole traders and partnerships keen to develop their businesses. It will provide loans of up to £100,000.
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Making the announcement, William McCulla, Invest Northern Ireland's Director of Corporate Finance said: "The first Small Business Loan Fund made a significant contribution to small businesses in Northern Ireland, ensuring SMEs could access the type of finance needed to support their growth.
Since it launched in 2013, the Fund has supported almost 400 local businesses by providing over £7.5 million in loans.William McCulla, Director of Corporate Finance, Invest NI.
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I would encourage small businesses with a legitimate funding need to get in touch to see how we can support their ambitious business plans.Harry McDaid, CEO, UCF.
Harry McDaid, UCFs CEO said: "We are delighted to be appointed as managers of the second Small Business Loan Fund. The first Fund supported a wide range of businesses across Northern Ireland, providing scope for capital investment, new product development and geographic expansion. In the process, jobs were created and employment protected.
"Companies such as Portadown based Iota used the fund to develop and manufacture its innovative negative pressure unit, aimed at contractors operating within the asbestos removal industry. The company is currently working to generate sales in Canada, New Zealand and Europe.
"Belfast based gym equipment manufacturer, Blk Box used their loan to create new jobs and expand from operating out of a garage to doing business on a global stage from its new headquarters in Belfast's Titanic Quarter.'
"I would encourage small businesses with a legitimate funding need to get in touch to see how we can support their ambitious business plans.'
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Thanks Don. The agreement is IT in nature - cloud software. From my perspective, this small business has already entered into a binding agreement with my company; if it was relying on another agreement with this government agency for purposes of funding, then it should have waited until that was finalized before signing the agreement with my company. I can understand why the small biz wants the agreement signed (free money from the gov't), and my hunch is that the agency wants to treat my larger company almost as an insurance policy and someone against whom it can enforce rights, so I can understand the agency wanting the agreement signed. But I can't understand why my company would or should sign this. The agency director's stance made me think that perhaps this is just normal - I'm admittedly unfamiliar with cooperative agreements, and in my time with government I never once dealt with one.
Thanks, Retreadfed. I have scanned through those regs and guidance - this entire process is very strange to me, and it's reassuring to hear you say that it doesn't seem to make sense. That's how I feel about it also.
KA20003 started following Distinction between contract reservations and set-asides? and Cooperative Agreement experience
Cooperative Agreement experience
KA20003 posted a topic in Contract Award ProcessI'm hoping someone might share their experience(s) with cooperative agreements. I work for a company with a large federal contracts practice (as well as commercial practice). My company currently has a commercial agreement with a small business who is now seeking financial aid from a subset of the Department of Commerce. After the agreement was signed between my company and the small biz, the federal agency sent a separate agreement to the small biz, which is required to be signed by the agency, small biz, and my company before the agency will give any funding to the small biz. The law authorizing cooperative agreements (31 U.S.C. § 6305) states that a cooperative agreement shall be used when (1) the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer money to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by United States law and (2) substantial involvement is expected between the federal agency and the recipient when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement. I do not see why my company needs to be involved in this cooperative agreement, given that we will not be receiving any funding directly from the Commerce agency. I spoke with the agency's director, and his explanation was that because his agency is providing taxpayer money to the small biz for purposes of its purchase from my company, the agency must have an agreement in place to show that the use of taxpayer funds went toward the purchase from my company. The director was unable to explain why a separate agreement between the agency and the small biz was insufficient, and instead posited that this agreement involves three parties: my company, the small biz, and the agency. Shouldn't a cooperative agreement be between the funding agency and the funding recipient? Is it a normal practice to also loop in a larger business that has no relationship with the agency but instead is the seller of the small biz recipient's purchase for which the small biz is seeking funding? No one on our team, either commercial or government, has seen this kind of agreement before, and the agency point of contact is not helping me understand this. I think we may just have a difference in opinion on facts, but I'm having a hard time believing that other companies of our size have agreed to this kind of cooperative agreements. (The agency director said that these agreements are signed "all the time," but they are not publicly available, and he was unwilling to share any information on what companies they have worked with.) Does anyone have experience with these? Any information would be helpful. Thanks. (And please let me know if further info is needed; I often try to keep these as brief as I can, but then end up leaving out information or details.)
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KA20003 replied to KA20003's topic in Proposed Law & Regulations; Legal DecisionsThanks everyone! My ultimate advice was that it is a market research tool. I did advise my concerns with the anti-deficiency act (but everything appears to simply turn off once the trial is over), as well as any OCI concerns that the CO may need to address in a subsequent solicitation and any IT certifications that the end user will need to confirm are met (ie, Section 508, NIST, FedRAMP, etc.). Thanks everyone for all the great resources - extremely helpful reading. I appreciate it.
Free cloud trial program
KA20003 posted a topic in Proposed Law & Regulations; Legal DecisionsMay an agency participate in a free trial program (ie, 30 days) for cloud services? I have not found much guidance on this - I know of nothing in the FAR discussing this type of free trial. There are two OFPP memos that discuss the need for early, frequent discussions with industry (which seems to point toward allowing this type of free trial). As I think about this, the primary issues that come up in my mind would be ensuring that the agency takes proper steps to avoid any OCIs, as well as ensuring that any applicable IT regs are followed. Are you familiar with agencies that participate in these types of free trials? Are you aware of any issues that have arisen?
I am reading a 2008 article published in the Public Contracts Law Journal, where it discusses the distinction between set-asides and contract reservations. I am admittedly green in contracting, but I have never heard the term "contract reservation" as separate from a set-aside, and I am trying to understand the difference between the two. A few key citations from this article: "...the Small Business Act provides no guidance for contract reservations." "When implementing contract reservations, contracting authorities often cite the set-aside provisions in FAR 19.5. The theory is that contract reservations "set aside" a certain number of contract awards for small business concerns in a multiple-award acquisition." "Contract reservations do not propose to set aside any acquisition for exclusive award to small business concerns. They simply set aside contracts." The article is: Trepkowski, Gerald L., "Multiple Award Contract Reservations: The Examination of an Emerging Conflict in Small Business Preferencing," 37 Pub. Cont. L.J. 509 (Spring 2008). Is the premise of a contract reservation that it is only one piece of a larger acquisition? For example, like a multiple-award IDIQ, where the overall acquisition (the IDIQ) is not set aside, but one or two IDIQ contracts are set aside? I'm still struggling to see the distinction. Why is a reservation NOT a set aside? Does this have something to do with bundling (which is part of the discussion)? I am unfamiliar with bundling, so perhaps that is where I should start my research in trying to understand this.
I'm revisiting the below thread, which is no longer open for comment. Commercial item determinations vary in my office, and as I'm beginning to do more complex IT procurements, I see both the logic of the broad commercial item definition but also the difficulty faced by some contractors when procurements are labeled non-commercial. My question to you fine folks is: (1) With a centralized office to handle DOD commerciality determinations (Sec. 851 of 2016 NDAA), I saw that Vern had indicated that this was a new ground for protest. What standard would that be - arbitrary and capricious? That's a tough standard to meet....would it be worth it for vendors to actually protest a commerciality determination? My question is moreso directed at vendors/contractors. I've only worked on the government side, so I'm curious to see if protesting a commerciality/non-commerciality determination is something that most vendors would consider to be worth their time and resources.
FAR 19.804-3 Offer Letter - No SBA Response
KA20003 replied to KA20003's topic in Small Business, Socioeconomic ProgramsThanks Retreadfed. I can't argue with that - I'm not too familiar with SBA regs, so that is something I will spend some time reviewing.
FAR 19.804-3 Offer Letter - No SBA Response
KA20003 replied to KA20003's topic in Small Business, Socioeconomic ProgramsI guess it just comes down to how we interpret things. I like to look at the FAR as allowing whatever it (or other laws) do not expressly prohibit. The way I read this section of the FAR is, (1) Send your offer letter; (2) Wait the minimum required number of days; (3) If no response, you can, if you want, ask the AA/BD.....but nothing else. It doesn't say that the options are to either wait or ask, as you say. It doesn't say one way or another what we are supposed to do, and I don't think it's unreasonable to think that the resulting options are to either wait or ask, but I also don't see it as prohibiting starting the award process. And, it seems like the regulations and MOUs take the same approach that I do, in that if there is no response, we can presume acceptance. Clearly I wasn't totally comfortable with assuming that the award process could be made, based on the reading of the FAR...but I also don't think my original interpretation (which admittedly failed to consider the MOU/partnership) is so far off; especially since the regulations and MOU clarify it to be the way I was interpreting. This is a common dispute/discussion in our office - whether we should read the FAR in terms of its prohibitions (and that therefore anything not prohibited is allowed) or whether we should find authority for every action we take. I find the former to more sensible, but I think that's a whole other discussion topic.
FAR 19.804-3 Offer Letter - No SBA Response
KA20003 replied to KA20003's topic in Small Business, Socioeconomic ProgramsAgreed re: the partnership; thanks. But disagree re: 19.804-3(a). I do not read 19.804-3(a) as MANDATING seeking the SBA's acceptance through the Associate administrator. It just says "MAY seek the SBA's acceptance..." "May" does not equal "must." Nothing appears to prohibit proceeding with the solicitation, at least not within that section of the FAR. If no MOU/partnership existed, would you read the FAR as requiring a CO to seek SBA acceptance through the associate admin?
FAR 19.804-3 Offer Letter - No SBA Response
KA20003 replied to KA20003's topic in Small Business, Socioeconomic Programs1. Offer letter was sent via email, per our agency's standard practice. Previously, we assumed that the date of sending was the date of receipt. 2. I have no specific point of contact at this SBA office, but I have called and emailed - no response. 3. "Proceed with action" means that I would like to send the solicitation. My understanding of FAR 19.804-2 is that the offer letter for above SAT is a pre-solicitation action, though I could be wrong. 5. I am not getting responses from SBA, and the customer's period of performance start date is approaching. I also don't want to sit around waiting for something if I don't need to - it seems to me like I can just proceed with soliciting and issuing the award, but the lack of a specific directive in the FAR, especially when one exists for awards below the SAT, makes me unsure. #4 is the answer and confirms my initial inkling that I may just be an idiot - thank you. I didn't even think to check our MOU. I am good to go.
I sent an offer letter to the SBA for a proposed contract of around $2.5M, directed 8(a), 11 business days ago. I have received no response from SBA. My plan is to proceed with the action - do you agree? "19.804-3 -- SBA Acceptance. (a) Upon receipt of the contracting agency's offer, the SBA will determine whether to accept the requirement for the 8(a) Program. The SBA's decision whether to accept the requirement will be transmitted to the contracting agency in writing within 10 working days of receipt of the offer if the contract is likely to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and within 2 days of receipt if the contract is at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting agency may grant an extension of these time periods. If SBA does not respond to an offering letter within 10 days, the contracting activity may seek SBA's acceptance through the Associate Administrator." 19.804-3(a) doesn't appear to mandate that the SBA accept/reject within 10 business days (because of the use of the word "will"), and it only says that if the SBA does not respond to an offering letter within 10 days, the contracting activity "may" seek SBA's acceptance through the Associate Administrator. I guess I'm feeling uncertain because 19.804-3(c) says that for actions below the SAT, if the contracting activity does not receive a reply within 2 days, then it may assume the offer is accepted and proceed. There is no similar section for actions above the SAT - unless I'm just an idiot and I don't see it/can't read. Just looking for confirmation/agreement that I'm good to just proceed (or, if disagreement, why I'm wrong). Thanks!
Thanks, ji. That was really clearly stated; I appreciate it. I think I am mixing up the small biz specialist with the SBA; and I should just leave the small biz specialist out of it and deal with the SBA person who accepted the offer letter.
Ok, thanks for the CFR cites. I've reached out to our small business specialist and he insists that we are stuck with the 8(a) program, citing 13 CFR 124(d)(1). But per my reading, the regulation should apply to awards that have already been made, since the regulation says, "where a procurement IS AWARDED as an 8(a)..." I take that to mean that an actual award has been made. The customer requires attorney services, and in the past has gotten them for around $50/hour. But the customer was using these as a temporary service, and per 5 CFR 300.504, they could not continue using the same temp firm or people unless we moved to a different strategy. I got the request about 10 days prior to when the services were needed, so I recommended that they choose an 8(a), as the quickest method of getting the attorneys in place. I did attempt to get the 8(a) firm to come down in price, but they have been unwilling to reduce their price. It sounds like we might just need SBA to get involved with negotiations, and also work with the customer to build a case that the cost does not reflect fair market price. The whole thing is just so odd to me because no award has been made yet, and based on my interactions with the small biz specialist, I'm not sure how well an attempt to withdraw the offer will go - but thanks for the examples and FAR cites. So very helpful.
To keep this as brief as I can, I'm in a situation that quickly became messy when my customer's IGCE was vastly different (less) than the quote that came in from their selected 8(a). It's more than the SAT, so I sent the offer letter to the SBA, and received their acceptance letter within 5 days. No contract award has been made, and the customer is balking at the cost. My small business specialist is telling me that we are stuck with the 8(a) program because of the acceptance letter. But is that true? I was trying to research a little, and found the subject FAR clause, which seems to indicate that the CO is authorized to reject a specific 8(a) firm. Since it's the firm, I take that clause to mean that I can reject the particular 8(a)...but I can't see anything that requires me to justify it, or if there are prohibited reasons for rejecting an 8(a). (My hunch is that I would need to have another reason beyond price to reject the 8(a), right?) Additionally, since no contract has been made, am I really stuck with the 8(a) program? What if the customer revises their requirement? Has anyone had experience with this? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!


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1 ounce bourbon
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Karavomilos Holidays
Holidays to Karavomilos are about enjoying proper Greek food and exploring Kefalonia's most spectacular natural sights.
Coastal village
Karavomilos is a peaceful fishing village on the east coast of Kefalonia. It wraps around the west side of Sami Bay, and is separated from the waves by a beach. There's no sand – instead, you'll find smooth white pebbles warmed by the Mediterranean sun, and shaded by a curtain of eucalyptus trees.
Beauty spots
The village is well known for its natural beauty spots. There's a huge lake here that attracts all sorts of bird life and, if you sail across it, you can see all the way over to the island of Ithaca. Just on the outskirts of town, meanwhile, is the mysterious Melissani Lake. It's 30 metres deep and hidden inside an underground cave, 22 metres below ground. When the sunlight hits, it reflects every shade of blue you can think of.
The village centre
Karavomilos' centre is far from touristy. In place of commercial bars and restaurants, you'll find cubbyhole cafés selling proper Greek coffee, and just a handful of tavernas serving island classics as opposed to pizza and chips. If you want a bit more choice, try the lively resort of Sami, less than a 5-minute drive from the village.
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Top up your tan on Karavomilos Beach
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