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Last week, I enjoyed another amazing meal at Café My House, a local gem of a restaurant that I love. If you live in Ottawa or ever plan on visiting Ottawa, GO TO THIS RESTAURANT. You will not be sorry. They specialize in plant-based, gluten-free fare but if you don’t follow a vegan or gluten-free diet, you will still love it. I have brought meat/wheat-loving friends to this restaurant and Café My House will forever have fans in them. It’s THAT good.
Before each meal, the server brings out an amuse-bouche. During this particular visit, it was “holiday-spiced almonds.” Sadly (or happily?) I inhaled them so fast, I didn’t have time to savour and try to figure out what those holiday spices were, exactly. There was a lot going on, lots of flavours dancing around, but I seriously do not remember much about them. Just that they were really good.
So this recipe for Maple Spiced Almonds was inspired by that amuse-bouche.
The spice mixes for these almonds are limitless. You can go salty and sweet, sweet and spicy, smoky and sweet, just salty, just sweet…whatever you feel like. You can even go try a different nut other than almonds.
My Maple Spiced Almonds recipe has a lot less going on in the spice combo department than the almonds from Café My House, but they’re still delicious. Next time I visit, I’ll be sure to take the time to savour!
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Pre-heat oven to 325°F
Combine maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together. Whisk well so spices are incorporated well into the syrup.
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Visiting Cliff Turner at the Artists' Project
I've decided to share more stories from previous issues of the magazine, including some photos and behind-the-scenes stuff that didn't make it into the final draft. Visiting artists in their spaces is one of my favourite parts of CreatedHere, and sharing them is probably my next favourite! Let's start with Cliff Turner.
Studio visit with Cliff Turner
Words and photos by Marie-Hélène Morell
"The best piece of advice I ever got was from [fellow artist] Peter Salmon, he said “Just paint the picture, Cliff!"
I visited Cliff Turner at the Artist's Project on Water Street, a studio/workshop where he teaches oil painting classes and works on his own projects, a sort of home base for an artist with a lot on the go. The space is a good size, big enough for a group to paint together, full of natural light and with room for storage to boot. He served me tea and snacks from the snack table (meant for his students) as we sat down chatted about his work.
Cliff is an artistic soul, one who has pursued the call to create throughout his life. After some detours through business school, mathematics, working with insurance, he tried his hand at acting in Toronto. Finally, according to Cliff, he realized it was ok to be an artist. He then attended art school at the University of Toronto. His specialty was realism, and although professors tried to direct him to other methods, he would always came back to the detail work and has ever since.
Cliff Turner’s work stands out from the crowd. Big, colourful, intricately detailed oil paintings that look more real than real life. Once you've seen his stuff, you recognize it anytime you see it again.
Creativity was put on hold a few years ago when cancer reared its ugly head. While in the throes of treatment, Cliff found he simply couldn’t paint. “I couldn’t do anything. I would just pace in figure eights on the floor. I tried to cut shapes out of paper. I don’t know if it was the medication or what…” says Cliff. Slowly, as he regained his strength, the capacity and will to make art came back with it. Now back in full swing, Cliff teaches art in middle schools on a part-time basis, works out of the Artist's Project and even fits in acting when he can. Cliff’s mission with his oil painting workshops is to teach the “the technical application of paint to tell a story”. He provides all the same top-quality materials that he would use himself personally, from canvases and brushes to easels and chairs, to ensure that participants are best set up for success. He then walks them through the process of painting from a still life, step-by-detailed-step. Participants are frequently surprised at what they are able to accomplish given the right materials and instruction. According to Cliff, “the aquisition of real skill brings happiness and confidence to anyone."
As an artist, Cliff is always pushing himself to improve on his art. When asked what was his favourite piece he ever made, he answered, “I only really like the last piece I’ve done because I always think I’m getting better.” Given this, we have some incredible pieces by Cliff Turner to look forward to.
*This includes excerpts from article published in Issue #5 of CreatedHere magazine
Cliff’s work is available at Buckland Merrifield Gallery in Saint John, NB and at Gallery 78 in Fredericton.


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Rethinking Young Child "Neglect" from a Science Informed, Two-Generation Perspective
Janice M. Gruendel, Ph.D.
Date: November 2015
Publication Type: Issue Briefs & Policy Reports
Policy Area: When Brain Science Meets Public Policy
Page Count: 24
For many of us, the words “child welfare” and “foster care” may bring to mind images of children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse. Certainly, the child protection system is designed to protect children from violence. What may come as a surprise is that our child welfare agencies much more often serve children who have experienced neglect—children whose basic needs for food, shelter, supervision and care have not been met. In 2013, child welfare agencies managed cases of substantiated neglect for about 319,000 children between the ages of birth and six, of whom nearly 100,000 were infants. In fact, child neglect accounts for at least three-quarters of all child protective services substantiations in the United States today.While the experience of neglect may not leave visible marks on a child’s body, chronic neglect has a very real impact on the child’s developing brain. In this paper we explore the prevalence and current conceptual-izations of neglect, the impact that neglect has on a child’s brain develop-ment, and how child welfare agencies can respond by employing the four science-informed, two-generation “common sense” strategies below:
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Check out video clips of the forth-coming BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet PC…
Research In Motion’s upcoming BlackBerry Playbook tablet PC has received some more air time in several Internet videos that show a working prototype somewhat fulfilling the company’s previous promises.
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In the series of the videos – one of which features RIM CEO Mike Lizaridis – the PlayBook can be seen multitasking applications and browsing rich Web content seemingly faster than its rival the iPad.
When the PlayBook was first unveiled at the RIM annual BlackBerry Developer Conference in September, skeptics assumed the device was nothing more than vaporware. But as you can see from the video the OS is quick, smooth, and its custom GUI appears to be coming on nicely.
The device itself is housed in a sleek 5.1 x 7.6 x 0.4 inch case with a 7 inch 1024 x 600 capacitive multitouch display. At its core is a Cortex A9-based dual-core 1GHz CPU with 1GB RAM. Both 16GB and 32GB versions have been spotted, although it’s not confirmed if these will be the only storage options available.
The PlayBook will support 1080p and features a HDMI port and microUSB jack for easy connection to your HDTV TV, Monitor or computer. RIM has also included both a front and rear facing camera for video conferencing.
As expected the device will come with 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, and Bluetooth 2.1. RIM said that 3G and 4G versions will be available in the future.
The custom OS – created by QNX – is simply called the BlackBerry Tablet OS and promises a better Web-browsing experience than the iPad by supporting OpenGL, POSIX, HTML5, Flash, Adobe AIR apps and Java.
Commenting on the new OS, company Founder, Dan Dodge, said “[It’s] an incredible gaming platform for publishers and the players.”
Hopefully this will lead to the development of a lot of useful apps, games and internal tweaks, but whether or not the PlayBook will stand up to the sale of Apple’s iPad it’s simply too difficult to tell.
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- Bla1ze: RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis shows off the BlackBerry PlayBook once again. Crackberry, 12/10/2010.
- Douglas Soltys: BlackBerry PlayBook and iPad Comparison: Web Fidelity (VIDEO). Inside BlackBerry, 11/16/2010.
- Joshua Topolsky: RIM introduces PlayBook -- the BlackBerry tablet. Engadget, 09/27/2010.
- Jonathan S. Geller: BlackBerry PlayBook hands-on video demo. BGR, 12/08/2010.


By 2020, ecommerce sales are estimated to reach $4 trillion according to eMarketer. Companies are no longer just marketing online: they are directly selling online. The great news is that setting up your own branded online shop has never been easier. With solutions like Shopify, companies in Hong Kong can take advantage of established ecommerce platforms to build their online business.
Shopify is a global market leader powering over 500,000 businesses in 175 countries with an online storefront. The ecommerce platform has 1,000+ apps that cover a wide range of online selling needs, from reward programs and onsite SEO to inventory management and accounting. If you’re a looking to sell online, this post will discuss some of the essential considerations for businesses looking to open a Shopify store for the Hong Kong market, including:
Payment gateways options
Shipping and order fulfillments
Selling beyond Hong Kong
When selling to Hong Kong consumers, businesses will likely think about Chinese and English language options. Depending on your product, offering a multi-language website may increase your addressable market in Hong Kong, which consists of 89.5% Cantonese speakers, 1.38% Putonghua speakers, 3.5% English speakers. In addition, other important factors for business includes a user-friendly and convenient platform to update website content and a professional design that looks equally appealing in different languages.
Although Shopify was designed for an English market, it is possible to build a store with both English and Chinese languages. It will take some work, but there are a couple of existing options to achieve a multi-language interface on Shopify websites, including:
Use a multi-store approach
Use a third party app
A multi-store approach means creating a separate Shopify store for each language you want to display. For example, you could create three Shopify instances for English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese respectively and map them to a common domain name so that the site appears as one consistent online shop to shoppers. The advantage in doing so would be to give you maximum design, content and language control over each of the stores. The trade-off, since these are separate sites, is that you’ll have to manage multiple Shopify stores and deal with the overhead that comes with data sitting across multiple stores.
Another option would be to use a third-party app that helps your store display multiple languages dynamically. You can search the app store for keywords like ”translate”or “language” to find a multi-language app. As translation apps have different pricing options, some may be more or less cost effective that subscribing to another store, but the big added benefit for some merchants would be the ability to display multiple languages within a single store. Langify is one of the more popular apps of this type on the Shopify App store.
How much text and image content do you need translated regularly? Will you have a few permanent items or hundreds of unique products that need detailed descriptions and multi-lingual campaign banners?
How complex are your multi-language requirements? Is it simply site navigation and product content translation, or do you have images, videos and dynamic content that needs multi-lingual support?
Will the website content be updated frequently? Are items on your online shop always seasonal and will your product catalogue need to be updated frequently in multiple languages?
The payment gateway is one of the most important features of an ecommerce website. Shopify for Hong Kong currently only supports approved third party payment gateways. As of the time of this writing, payment gateways supported in Hong Kong natively for Shopify include:
ePay / Payment Solutions
Mastercard Payment Gateway Services
Payment Express PxPay
PayPal Express Checkout
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Realex Payments (Offsite)
For merchants based out of Hong Kong, note that AliPay and WeChat Pay are important payment gateways. Shopify currently supports Alipay, but does not yet support WeChat Pay.
Evaluate and choose a suitable payment gateway before fully setting up your store
Check the costs, policies and practices for each payment gateway to see if they meet your business needs
Make sure the payment gateway you choose supports your business type.
Merchants on Shopify can use third-party apps for logistics support and order fulfillments. For merchants that may be familiar with Amazon, Shopify does not directly offer a storage and fulfillment services such as Fulfillment by Amazon. Instead, merchants can choose from the platform’s rich APIs and third party apps and integrations for their shipping and logistics needs. We encourage you to visit the Shopify app store to look for tools that can help you save time on managing order fulfillment. As your business scales, you can also consider building custom integrations to suit your order management needs.
How quickly do you anticipate yourself scaling? If your business is just starting out and you’re anticipating only a few orders, you can manually manage order fulfillment and update order statuses through your Shopify admin console.
Shipment tracking options: shipment tracking apps.
Shopify is a cloud solution, which means data is stored and managed by Shopify. There are clear benefits such as not having to hire a dedicated IT team to manage your own infrastructure and security to run your online shop. With Shopify, if needed, you can export customer, order and product information out to your own systems. Note that merchants do not have a choice as to where the data in Shopify is stored. Businesses should evaluate whether or not Shopify’s data management policies are consistent with their own data management policies.
While your initial focus may be on Hong Kong as a home market, having an ecommerce presence opens up possibilities to do business in other markets. Shopify is extensible to many countries, but merchants should note that one Shopify store can only bill in one currency. In order to bill in another local currency, merchants need to set up another store for the specific target market.
While billing in a single currency has less management overhead, we suggest merchants should evaluate the possible trade-offs such as lowered conversion rates and potential confusion for customers seeing your products sold in a currency different from their local currency. We generally recommend that if a company is investing in a new market, that they create an ecommerce site with localized currency and payment gateway options that also reflects the new target market they are looking to serve.
Shopify is a powerful platform that Hong Kong businesses can consider to build a localized ecommerce storefront. As you plan out your ecommerce strategy, we encourage consideration of the long-term implications in choosing your website features. Shopify’s rich platform of apps and APIs offer many solutions for multi-lingual support, payment gateway capabilities, logistics support, data integration, and market expansion that may meet your specific business needs.
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The England and Wales Cricket Board does not believe the International Cricket Council's investigation into yesterday's third one-day international against Pakistan places the remainder of the series in jeopardy.
The ICC today confirmed it has launched an investigation into the match at The Oval amid claims in the Sun that overseas bookmakers knew details of the Pakistan innings before the match had begun.
The ICC's chief executive, Haroon Lorgat, said the match, which Pakistan won by 23 runs, featured "a certain scoring pattern" that warranted investigation. News of this investigation is a further blow for the sport following allegations of spot-fixing by Pakistan players during the Test series.
However the ECB said there is no prospect of the allegations threatening the one-day series, which England lead 2-1 after yesterday's defeat and that no England players or members of the management team are involved in the allegations.
An ECB spokesman said: "[The matter] is in the hands of the ICC as it stands. We see the final two matches going ahead at this stage. The ECB has received confirmation that no England players nor member of management are involved in any allegation linked with ACSU [Anti-Corruption and Security Unit] activities.
"The chairman of the ECB has written to the president of the ICC seeking assurances that the ICC does not have evidence which could result in either charges or suspension of players prior to the conclusion of the Series.
"No substantive evidence has been shared with the ECB or the PCB [Pakistan Cricket Board] at this stage. The ECB noted the ICC is not stating as fact that anything untoward has occurred nor has yet been proven in relation to the third ODI between England and Pakistan.
"The ECB reiterated its policy of zero tolerance and strongly supported a full investigation into such allegations. Until the ICC substantiates that any allegations are correct no further action can be taken."
The Sun said it alerted ICC inspectors to the possibility of manipulation before yesterday's match, and that representatives of the governing body watched "as Pakistan's score mirrored the target that bookies had been told in advance by a fixer". The newspaper claimed that the ICC's investigation would focus "on two suspect overs".
The ICC announced the inquiry this morning. "Following information received by the ICC from a British newspaper and its source, the ICC now believes a full investigation is warranted," it said.
Lorgat added: "A source informed the Sun that a certain scoring pattern would emerge during certain stages of the match and, broadly speaking, that information appeared to be correct. We therefore feel it is incumbent upon us to launch a full inquiry into this particular game although it is worth pointing out at this stage that we are not stating as fact that anything untoward has occurred. Only in the fullness of the investigation can that be established.
"We thank the Sun for its information and co-operation in this regard, and we will work with its staff and sources to ensure the full truth surrounding this match is ascertained. The ICC maintains a zero-tolerance approach to corruption in cricket and, as a matter of course, follows up on all credible information that is received, whatever the source. Any player or official found guilty of an offence will face the full rigour of our robust anti-corruption code so that we can ensure the integrity of the sport is maintained."
The Pakistan team has been under the spotlight this summer amid allegations of spot-fixing against members of the touring party. Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif have been questioned by police over an alleged plan to bowl no-balls during last month's Test series. A fourth player – Wahab Riaz – was interviewed by the authorities on Tuesday. All deny any wrongdoing.


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If your child is on his or her way to college, you're already thinking about the big checks you'll have to write. There's little you can do about tuition at a top college or university, but what about the "room and board" part of the equation?
One of the hottest real estate trends is college students who opt out of living in the dorms and instead are paying "room and board" to their parents in the form of a mortgage payment.
For those with the right amount of cash and a viable credit score, college town real estate might be a really interesting idea - whether your child is going to school there or not.
The folks at Coldwell Banker are on top of this real estate trend, focusing on middle-aged parents with college-bound children. According to the website scholarships.com, the average cost of room and board fees at a four-year college or university runs nearly $10,000 per year. Off-campus apartment housing can strain your budget even further, and in either case, there is no return on your investment. Once spent, that money is simply gone. With these figures in mind, a growing number of savvy parents are selecting another option.
With the comparatively low cost of buying a home (Coldwell Banker reports that almost two-thirds of the nation's top college towns boast a median sale price of less than $250,000 for a four-bedroom, two-bath property), a growing number of concerned parents are opting to purchase a home for their students to live in while completing their education. Labeled "parent investors" by Coldwell Banker's network of real estate agents, 64 percent of the agents surveyed reported encountering this type of buyer.
"Our survey suggests two types of investors see value in college towns," said Jim Gillespie Chief Executive Officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate. "Long-term investors take advantage of the steady stream of renters, including students, professors and university officials. 'Parent investors' buy homes for their child to live in while attending college. Roommates provide rental income for the mortgage, and the hope is that students care for the home and it appreciates over time."
Of course not all college towns are created equal when it comes to housing inventory or price appreciation (or depreciation), and some are certainly more affordable than others. Last week, Coldwell Banker released its College Home Listing Report (College HLR).
At the most affordable end of the spectrum were homes on and around the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Ind. Judged to be the least expensive locale to buy a single-family home, a four-bedroom, two-bedroom property carried an average listing price of just $105,000 in 2010. If you think about room and board running an average of $10,000 per year, purchasing a property that can be rented or sold after the kids have graduated seems like an attractive prospect.
At the other end of the spectrum, buying a home with the same dimensions near the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, Calif. runs a cost prohibitive (for most of us anyway) average of more than $1.3 million. That seems like an awful lot to cough up for what is basically temporary housing. Of course, the property could be leased or sold once the kiddies have graduated, but an expense like this would give most parents pause.
In fact, five of the top 10 most expensive college town markets can be found in the state of California: The aforementioned Stanford, UCLA in Los Angeles (average cost $833,087), USC in L.A. (again, $833,087), San Jose State University ($650,111) and UC Berkeley ($636,958).
At the same time, four of the least expensive campuses for home purchases can be found in Ohio: University of Akron ($139,711), Ohio University in Athens ($141,964), Kent State ($153,662) and University of Toledo ($155,286).
If the home is cheap enough and the return on investment is there, buying a home makes more sense to many parents than throwing money away on renting an apartment or dorm.
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The Leadership Skills concentration within the Management and Global Business department aims to help students to master some of the critical “soft skills” necessary to progress through a successful career. With its focus on courses such as Executive Leadership, Effective Leadership Communications, and Negotiations, students should emerge with a greater understanding of themselves and have built a toolkit for effectively interacting with others.
The department will also offer course-options for this concentration that focus on teamwork, diversity, and issues involved with cross-cultural management. This concentration is especially valuable for students who choose a major in a functional field (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, etc.) and then pursue a second concentration in Leadership Skills to help round out their skill sets as they move into internships and jobs.
- Students will build their understanding of leadership concepts, processes and behaviors, as well as develop and strengthen their leadership, communication, and negotiation capabilities.
- Students will have an understanding of the basic skills involved in leading and influencing others, whether that be from above, laterally, or even the need to lead those in positions of greater power, in order to meet organizational goals.
- Students will improve their communication skills, including understanding (and practicing) the need for streamlined communication in both spoken and written language.
- Students will round out their technical skills with a better understanding of how to most effectively work with other people across settings.
The Concentration's Structure
RBS students pursuing the Leadership Skills concentration will take 3 courses (9 credits). The courses include one requirement (3 credits), one elective that must be chosen from a list of two (3 credits or 6 credits if both are taken), and if needed, one extra elective from a list of courses offered by the department (0-3 credits).
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an analytical world, measures are important to monitoring status and
direction. The more variety of measures used, the more accurate
information we can obtain. The University of Alabama has always
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earned Academic All-American honors over the last three years. With 16
student-athletes earning these honors, UA receives the highest ranking
among SEC member institutions. The second-ranked SEC member institution
was The University of Florida, ranking 19th nationally.
University of Alabama’s MBA program in the Manderson Graduate School of
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Waley-Cohen: Sandown ground must be improved for Kempton to close
Jockey Club member and Cheltenham chairman Robert Waley-Cohen has argued Kempton's future should hinge on whether work on the racing surface at Sandown can enable the track to produce ground of equal quality to that of its imperiled neighbour.
If the Jockey Club succeeds in its aim to sell Kempton in a housing venture worth upwards of £100 million, the organisation has pledged to make considerable investment at Sandown, which it wants to become the new home of the 32Red King George VI Chase, a contest others have argued should in such circumstances be moved to Ascot.
Waley-Cohen, whose Long Run was twice a King George winner at Kempton, believes "there are many plusses and minuses" to the proposed deal - which would also result in the installation of an all-weather track in Newmarket - but he is adamant Sandown's ground must be improved considerably if Kempton is axed. To do that he argues the nature of Sandown's Flat programme would need to be examined.
"Kempton has a wonderfully consistent, fast-draining racing surface - which neither Sandown nor Ascot have - but I don't frankly think it has anything else going for it," said Waley-Cohen.
"Ascot has proven if you invest enough money and take enough time you can completely transform a racing surface. I will be urging whoever has to make the financial call that before anything gets moved the same work is done at Sandown. If you can get really consistently good quality ground at Sandown the argument in favour of the plan is far better.
"If you said to me, we can produce a racing surface as good as Kempton's somewhere else, I would say, why are we going to Kempton? People do not love Kempton. Racing professionals like Kempton because it provides a good, safe surface. I think we can provide a surface like that somewhere else but it will cost a lot of money.
"The only point of running the King George at Ascot would be it has a bigger capacity than Sandown or Kempton. I don't think that's the issue, though, as you can increase the capacity at Sandown."
Alan King has suggested consideration is given to Sandown becoming a jumps-only venue if Kempton is bulldozed - a move to which he is greatly opposed. Waley-Cohen agrees there are problems at Sandown due to its hurdles course sharing the same turf as the Flat track, which gets watered through the summer, meaning the ground in the jumps season is often deep.
Waley-Cohen added: "My anxiety with chasing at Sandown is the ground where you cross the watered Flat track is always different. That's awful.
"They may have to address what Flat meetings they have at Sandown and, more to the point, when. It's the most wonderful amphitheatre for jumping but it doesn't appear to be so popular as a Flat track. The straight course is frankly invisible and remote."
Former Jockey Club senior steward Christopher Spence was key to the body buying Kempton 23 years ago. He supports the aim to sell.
Spence said: "Of course it would be sad to lose Kempton, but I think emotion is winning the day as opposed to reality. My view is if the deal can be done as the Jockey Club hopes it can be done, in the longer term it will be good for racing.
"Having been closely involved in the purchase of Kempton, Sandown and Epsom in 1994, we were always aware of the possibility of Kempton being developed. That, to some extent, justified the sum of the purchase price."
Asked about the Jockey Club's handling of the Kempton announcement, which has triggered a backlash in its direction, Spence added: "I'm not going to criticise the Jockey Club, having run the place for five years. I stay loyal but not blind."
Less enthused by a blueprint that would likely lead to an all-weather track being built in Newmarket is honorary Jockey Club member Ian Balding, who regrets the digging up of Kempton's turf Flat course.
"I have very mixed feelings," he said.
"I've hated going to Kempton on Wednesday nights. When they talked us into putting in the all-weather track they said they would get enormous crowds on Wednesday evenings. I got so fed up seeing 100 people there at the most.
"For that reason I would have no qualms about losing the all-weather track but Kempton has a beautiful jumps track that provides beautiful ground. Losing that will be sad. I don't honestly think anything will happen."


New York-based multinational media ViacomCBS is targeting Latin America to launch its free streaming service Pluto TV. As early as March, the new platform will arrive in Latin American countries that speak Spanish, according to what news agency Reuters reported this Monday.
Focusing on a free and advertising-based subscription, Pluto TV will aim at those users that are price-sensitive, and wouldn’t care to watch ads in change of having free content; strengthening competition against paid platforms like Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video.
“I think Latin America is the perfect market for this product,” said Pierluigi Gazzolo, an executive at ViacomCBS to Reuters, ahead of the official announcement. “You have the (users) who have pay-TV, who are consuming more and more and are going to be able to consume it, as well as those who have never been able to pay.”
In the Spanish-speaking countries of the region, the executive said that Pluto TV will start with 24 channels, soaring to about 100 by the end of the year. “Pluto TV is in the lower part of the pyramid, which is wider, with many more people, that is the people in Latin America that are not going to pay and are willing to see publicity to not pay,” Gazzolo added. In Brazil, the company is evaluating the launch to the end of the year, as the country speaks Portuguese and would require a more adapted product.


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The Book of Enoch Section 2
The Book of Enoch Section II.
1 The second vision which he saw, the vision of wisdom -which Enoch the son of Jared, the son 2 of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son o ... read more
The Book of Enoch Section 3
The Book of Enoch Section III.
The Book of the Heavenly Luminaries
1 The book of the courses of the luminaries of the heaven, the relations of each, according to their classes, their dominion and their seasons, acco ... read more
The Book of Enoch Section 4
The Book of Enoch Section IV.
1 And now, my son Methuselah, I will show thee all my visions which I have seen, recounting 2 them before thee. Two visions I saw before I took a wife, and the one was ... read more
The Book of Enoch Section 5
The Book of Enoch Section V.
XCI-CIV (i.e. XCII, XCI. 1-1O, 18-19, XCIII. 1-1O, XCI. 12-17, XCIV-CIV.)
A Book of Exhortation and Promised Blessing for
the Righteous and of Malediction and Woe for the Sinners.
1 The book written b ... read more
The Book of Enoch Section I
The Book of Enoch Section I.
1 The words of the blessing of Enoch, wherewith he blessed the elect and righteous, who will be 2 living in the day of tribulation, when all the wicked and godless are to be removed. And he ... read more


Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
I'm looking out the window and see a deer in our back yard. Ron grab's the b.b. gun and shots the deer 3 times before he runs off. ONLY to return 15 min later. Duncan was kind enough to give chase...... We've put deer netting over the pumpkins and around tomatoes and beans. So far so good. We Just Might be able to enjoy some fresh veggies. I have peas, beans, beets, and cukes just to name a few that we've enjoyed. I also have onions, raspberries, and squash. YUM
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I'm finding it Hard to believe July is about over with. Where has the time gone.
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We had a lightning and thunder storm a few days ago. And I was enjoying until the next morning. I forgot what wind will do to corn. It took it down. All my hard work.. and in just a few minutes......So we spent the evening standing it back up. It Was about 7 feet tall.....
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Ron is helping me stand the corn back up. Let's hope it stay's up.... Need 5 weeks.......
We had a surprise in the garden. This is a Hubbard squash, and growing on our Tree.. Just too funny. There's squash nested on the branches. Let's see if the Deer can get these.....
Here's my corn.... One should Not be prideful, cause the weather is in charge.
Our Animals were playful. I think they missed us. Just give Duncan a ball and he's a Happy camper.
Jack found a stick in the deck... and was having fun playing with it.
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Getting ready to leave..... Duncan isn't very happy. He's under the trailer.Jay enjoyed his Lunch....... What a messy boy he was!
This is how Jenny cleaned him UP.
Papa got to feed Jay.... He's not to sure about this.
Mady is Wearing a dress I had made for Jenny.... when she was 13.....
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Here's the start of our trip. Just one stop before entering Yellowstone Park. Jeppsen's in Motor home. and Sampert's in the truck and 5 wheel.Lunch time. We Never went hungry on this trip. Had LOTS of food.
So Much to see..... and SMELL........
It was Ice cream time. This was the highlight of the day.
Every day we had to be sprayed. I'm thinking Jenny is Enjoying this to MUCH.
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I want to go back and find pictures of my kids at old faithful. with Ron's Folks... and now we have pictures of our grandkids at the same place.... How cool is that.THIS is a Bison......But better known as BUFFALOE We saw LOTS. up close TOO ... every day. EXCEPT the day we left the park. Any time we saw brake lights........ Buffalo on the road.
Jay was happy if he had a stick in hand... and rocks in the mouth... LOVED playing in the dirt.
We enjoyed some BBQ Ribs for dinner. Mady was enjoying her RIBS any BBQ Ribs in the mouth???
Jay's LOVED the wind in his face. He was the happiest climbing. Just like his Uncle Ronny...
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We had to enjoy Ice Cream every day.... CAUSE... That's what you do when you go to Yellowstone. That what Mady said. Thanks Mady for that information.I kept asking Jenny when Old Faithful was to go off..... And she kept saying 5.... I have proof..... and SHE WAS WRONG!!!!!! 4 35 good thing I didn't listen to HER.... Thanks Jappy for the right time.
This is how we looked when we saw a Wild Animal......
Brooklyn working on her Junior Ranger badge....With help from Jen.... and Papa.
Mady was enjoying Jappy's Hammock......with Jay. She had just finished working on her's and needed a break. She got to watch JAY ....
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The Girls Didn't enjoy the Smells of Yellowstone!They LOVE riding on top of the Motorhome... and down and up and down and UP!
Tried to take photo shots at all the places. Jappy wasn't having Fun with those. Girls loved it!
Ron Didn't like having picture taken either.
We Fished in Yellowstone.......... and NOT ONE BITE... I take that BACK ....I had A LOT of bite's and Not the fish kind!
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Mady and Brooklyn earned their Jr. Ranger Badge....... Way to go!Saying Good Bye to the Jeppsen's
We stopped at the Mammoth Falls and had lunch.... This was our view of the Elk. He just sat their for everyone to take a picture of him. YES that's our trailer and truck.
Saying Good Bye to Yellowstone....I ran ahead to get this picture.... Nice. Good bye Yellowstone..... Hello to..........heading HOME
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
That's Nat, Emma and Karla. They came to our 4th of July Party. It was good visiting with them.Grandkids enjoying a ride with Papa on the 4 wheeler. Jay didn't want to get off.
We did get some Sunday pictures aren't they a good looking family Love you Mady, Brooklyn and little Jay
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Here's how we grow Cucumbers in North Idaho. They were 11 inches long and about 3 inches wide. So you can see the size next to my brownie's box. The deer got into my tomatoes and when I was looking to see how much they ATE. alot I found these 2 cukes. We had 3/4 of one for dinner tonight. YUM I also enjoy beets that the deer pulled up. They didn't like them. But enjoy the tops.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
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Enjoying the 4th of July parade. We are talking a HOT parade too. Bring on the snow cone!Enjoying the fireworks Pretty cool seeing them from the boat.! Even Jay enjoy them!
Took a hour to get down the river. Some didn't make it!
We took in a Indian's game in Spokane. They won... and so did we. We got a Free Taco, Pancakes and...... slice of Pizza N I C E
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Employees of St. Lucia’s leading retailer of the world’s best brands in Electronics and Furniture products, Courts, made time to volunteer their time and skills as part of activities surrounding the company’s “Volunteer Week 2016”.
The initiative which is being held for the first time by the super store was launched with the primary objective of mobilizing staff in every Country where they operate. Whilst the company is known and appreciated for their commitment to continue bringing value home, Courts sees this initiative as an avenue to strengthen relationships within the communities, improve employee commitment and retention as well as to reinforce the company’s corporate image.
The “Gordon and Walcott Memorial School”, “Marian Home” and “Comfort Bay” are the three institutions selected by the company for volunteer week 2016. The volunteers, whom included Unicomer employees, teachers and parents from the school, as well as members of the community, worked hand in hand to complete the selected projects. At the “Gordon and Walcott Memorial School”, the volunteers refurbished, repainted and pressure washed various sections in an effort to beautify the school. The residents of the Marian Home and Comfort Bay respectively, were treated to manicures and pedicures among other special activities scheduled for the day by the volunteers.
Volunteer Week 2016, was the platform that was necessary to give employees the space for them to use their time to benefit the community. This initiative coincides with the business’s strategic commitment to workplace volunteerism and civic engagement by offering outstanding services and programs.
The management and staff of Unicomer (Saint Lucia) Limited trading as Courts, would like to extend sincere gratitude to the principal and staff of the Gordon and Walcott Memorial School, parents and volunteers as well as the management and residents of the Marian and Comfort Bay Homes. The company would like to extend further gratitude to our employees who volunteered their time and skill in celebration of ‘Volunteer Week 2016”. Without your support, this initiative would not have been a success.


Diana Ross is a national treasure.
One of the most successful solo artists of all time, her remarkable career has spanned six decades and included 12 Grammy Award nominations, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Supremes, a recipient of the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and Academy Award for her performance in “Lady Sings The Blues.”
The Guinness Book of World Records honored Ross as the most successful female music artist in history with a career total of 70 hit singles.
In March this year, the singer, actress and producer turns 75. To celebrate, she’s embarked on a year-long Diamond Diana Celebration, which includes a tour, with a Jan. 13 stop in Savannah, and a special presentation of “Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy,” and “Diana Ross: Live in Central Park,” a two-day theatrical Fathom Event set to be released on her March 26 birthday.
Ross was born in Detroit, Mich., in 1944. She grew up down the street from the legendary Smokey Robinson in the heart of what would become known as Motown. She began singing in a sister group to the Primes, the Primettes at 16. The Primes would later evolve into The Temptations, and the Primettes became the Supremes, two of the most successful Motown Records groups and hallmarks of the period of R&B.
The Supremes is one of the best-selling female groups of all time with 12 No. 1 hit singles. Ross left the group in 1970 to embark on a solo career. Her debut solo album struck gold with hits “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand),” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Ross continued on to set records in the music industry and rack up hit after hit. She ventured into television and movies, toured and recorded over 20 studio albums. Ross has become an icon in American pop culture, and one of the most celebrated singers of all time.
Here is Do Savannah’s email interview with Diana Ross:
Do: Your career, really the first of its kind, paved the wave for artists like Beyonce. How does it feel to see younger artists follow in your footsteps?
Ross: "Hopefully I've said and done good things that inspire others. I know there are some wonderful artists in the industry who are going to be here for some time. I feel in a sense that I have been a trailblazer for some and that feels good."
Do: You are releasing a special theatrical showing of the Live in Central Park concert in March. Why was that a particularly memorable show for you?
Ross: "When I ran on stage in Central Park, I was stepping into a dream. I picked the dream, the goal and then imagined all the details. Then I knew it would happen. In the rain, I saw people helping one another. When adversity can be turned into a positive thing, it's a beautiful experience. It really was an exciting moment. I'm looking forward to the release of this landmark moment that can now be enjoyed by all generations."
Do: After so many years of touring and performing live, do you still get nervous before you go on stage? Is it still thrilling to perform live?
Ross: "I just let go of the fear. I'm reminded every day to come from my heart space. I know that I love being here. And it is a joy to share these moments with the audiences."
Do: Is there a particular song, or songs, that you still really love performing live?
Ross: "There are so many great songs that bring so many memories for me and the audience. I love watching the audience move their bodies and sing along. I tell them, when you're watching me, I'm also watching you. There's something special about "Ain't No Mountain High Enough;" that song really lifts everyone's spirits. It's amazing what happens."
Do: Are there particular moments over your storied career that are special highlights for you personally?
ROSS: "So many happy memories and moments. I've had so many blessings in my life. It's been an incredible journey. But the concert in Central Park was really a peak experience in my life and career. The performance was a big success. We all left there on the second day after the rain in the sunshine, feeling happy and complete."
Do: What does your current tour setlist look like? Is there a mix from all the decades?
Ross: "The music is still so alive now. I've never stopped doing the songs from early days on stage and the many hits over the years. One thing is for sure, we will have fun and it's all about love."


Who was the bad guy in the Christmas carol?
Scrooge was considered the bad guy at the beginning but this changed at the end of the story
He's not the antagonist! He did bad things in the past but now he feels bad about it and wants to save Scrooge from meeting the same fate. He is a good guy because he's helping the main character.
a :carol" is aname 4 either sex guy or girl a "carol" could also be a song type thing like around Christmas time sometimes crollers come 2 the door and sing Christmas songs ;D
Some guy is unhappy and works in an office block and a Christmas ghost tell him that Christmas is good and happy and all that then the guy 'Scrooge' like Christmas and all is well.
There were a lot of major things happening when Charles dickens wrote the Christmas carol. There really was this old guy who did not like Christmas and he got the idea of writing the Christmas carol idk where he got the name but i know the other part for a fact.
Is there a meaning behind the song Christmas Carol where there is a girl named Christmas Carol and at the end she is adopted by the guy who was playing Santa at the mall?
yes - her name is Christmas Carol, she was born on Christmas Day, and she's an orphan. The orphanage takes her to see Santa, and she says she wants a family for Christmas. This request makes Santa sad, and he adopts her himself.
to be the big guy and nothing else
because he was a very bad boy.
a Christmas carol
A Christmas Carol Capturing a Christmas Carol - 2010 was released on: USA: 16 November 2010
Think about being old, bad tempered and rude
The thing I liked in the most in the story Christmas carol is the parts when Scrooge the mean guy understands that if counting the way he is he would lose and die but when he understands that he must change he makes it and saves everything.
Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol.
a Christmas carol makes a Gothic story by the weather,and at night time when it turns dark,plus what always makes it Gothic is when the character has a feeling something bad is going to happen.
In a Christmas carol it is bleak
Its the same "A Christmas Carol"
maybe because a chirstmas carol has to do with christmas .
The main conflicts is that Scrooge dose not have a Christmas and giving heart and that he sees a dead and bad future
Its a timeless classic of bad mad changing to good man
The correct word in this case would be Christmas carol.
A Christmas Carol is fiction.
It is The Christmas Carol.
yes Christmas carol is a classic but the one you see on t.v today is not Christmas carol in telled a antoer way
The Ghosts role was to show Scrooge what good and bad had happened to him in his past and where he was to change to the person he was at that time
The word Christmas is a proper noun, the word carol is a common noun; the compound noun Christmas carol is a proper noun. "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a proper noun, a title.
Ode to Joy is not a Christmas Carol. It has been adapted as a hymn, but not a carol.
There are several movies based on A Christmas Carol. These movies include old and newer movies. Some titles you may be looking for in answer to this question are; "A Christmas Carol", "An Easter Carol", "Christmas Cupid, "Scrooge" or "A Dennis the Menace Christmas."
Charles Dickens wrote The Christmas carol
what do you get when you cross a christmas carol and money
The duration of A Carol Christmas is 2 hours.
A Christmas Carol was written in 1838.
Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol.
because he did.
Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol.
A Christmas Carol was created on 1843-12-19.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is written in English.
A Christmas Carol was released on 11/04/2006.
The Production Budget for A Christmas Carol was $190,000,000.
A Carol Christmas was created on 2003-12-07.
Bob Cratchit is an abused and underpaid clerk who works for Ebenezer Scrooge.
Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was first published on December 19, 1843. A Christmas Carol was published in 1843.
A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Dickens based the name on the the songs of Christmas "A Christmas Carol" and this is why he writes in staves and not chapters
The ghost of Christmas past was the first spirit to visit scrooge in a Christmas carol.
the story is called "A Christmas Carol" because when a young boy comes up to Scrooge's door and starts singing a Christmas carol, Scrooge threatens to harm him with a ruler. But to answer your question, "carol" means song about Christams.
I think the most playful Christmas carol is either "Jingle Bells" or "12 Days Of Christmas".
A Christmas Carol was the only name used by Dickens
A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens.
A Christmas Carol is famous for the characterization of Scrooge and the people that he interacted with.


Did you know that today is National Running Day? Neither did I, until the Twitter world let me know.
I struggle with the term “runner.” I don't feel like a runner. My “run” is about as slow as some peoples walks, yet it's more vigorous for me to “run” than to walk. Dare I say I “jog?” (I know a lot of people hate that word) Today, however, I thought I would run for National Running Day. I didn't have time to commit to 90 minutes of Bikram yoga tonight as planned, so as soon as I got home from work, I threw on some workout clothes and my iPod and headed towards my neighborhood park.
This is my fastest “run” so far! By a good bit! When I did my first 5K last year, my average was 20 minutes/mile. My half-marathon pace hovered around 19 minutes. Even though this was just over 2 miles, in the 90 degree sun, hitting a just-over 16 minute per mile average made me feel great. My motto behind this blog is “Run your own race” and it's all because you only have to go at your own pace. Screw everyone else. For me, it was a mental and physical victory. I was a fist-pumping, sweaty mess. My husband looked at me like I was nuts (and then got me some water).
So tonight, I'm declaring I'm a runner. A 343 pound runner. Here's some video proof, which was taken during FitBloggin':


Minutes of Meeting, May 26, 2015
May 26, 2015
On May 26, 2015, the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees met at the Shawnee Township Administration Building, 2530 Fort Amanda Rd., Lima, Ohio. Chairman Belton called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Roll call indicated those present as follows: Trustee David Belton, Trustee Russ Holly, Chief Mike Keith, Chief Todd Truesdale, Zoning Inspector Mark Bishop, Superintendent Howard Gray and Administrative Assistant Missy Van Meter. Trustee Chris Seddelmeyer, Fiscal Officer Stephanie Hoffer and Attorney Clay Balyeat were absent.
Mr. Holly made a motion to pass the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 11, 2015, Mr. Belton seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
Privilege of the Floor: Harry Baber: Mr. Harry Baber had requested privilege of the floor to address drainage issues; however he was unable to attend.
Allen Water District Mr. Lynn Krohn, Shawnee Township Representative for the Allen Water District introduced Attorney Rex Huffman to discuss regionalization of Water/Sewer Districts. Mr. Huffman has been obtained by Allen Water District to represent them in the proposed regionalization of the Sanitary Sewer. Mr. Huffman discussed the Local Government Innovation Fund Grant that was applied for, and granted in the amount of $50,000 to conduct a feasibility study. The proposal expands the powers of the Allen Water District to include sewer services, or to utilize a co-op agreement for sewer services that would include the city and county. Mr. Huffman stated that the benefits of regionalization of sewer systems includes: planning, water planning and cost, cost sharing of infrastructure, removes the politics, economic development, assists the unserved and underserved area and assures projects. The implementation of such proposal would affect the board representation as is exists and would allow non-participating Townships powers regarding proposed projects. Steve Kayatin, Allen County Sanitary Engineer addressed the Board. Mr. Kayatin stated that he has resigned his position with the Allen Water District and represents the Allen County Commissioners on the proposed regionalization of the Sewer District. Mr. Kayatin stated that it is the intent of the project to bring water and sewer into one entity. Russ Holly questioned the cost and regulations of such a proposal. Mr. Kayatin stated that they would have to negotiate with the City of Lima for a contract, and that smaller entities could join, spreading the cost out. They will continue with the feasibility study and meet with the Trustees once the study is complete.
FISCAL OFFICER: Nothing to Report
LEGAL ADVISOR: Absent
The Trustees questioned the progress of the Greens Road property, the Southwood Drive property, and the Daniels Avenue property. Mr. Bishop informed them where each property stood. Review of checks received from Clay’s office.
RESOLUTION 58-15 Approval of Contract through OTSO with Shawnee Township and Frank Arvay
BE IT RESOLVED that the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees hereby approves the contract with Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) and Frank Arvay for the term of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 as attached hereto. FURTHER, the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees hereby accepts the Law Enforcement Liaison Grant #2016-GG-00423-00 as funding for the above contract. Mr. Holly motioned for approval, Mr. Belton seconded, and the motion carried 2-0. Roll Call: Mr. Belton, Yes Mr. Holly, Yes Mrs. Seddelmeyer, Absent
RESOLUTION 59-15 Ending FMLA – E. DeMoss
WHEREAS the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees passed Resolution 50-15 on May 11, 2015 allowing Family Medical Leave for Firefighter Eddie DeMoss beginning May 5, 2015 in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act, and; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. DeMoss’ FMLA shall end effective May 12, 2015. Mr. Holly motioned for approval, Mr. Belton seconded, and the motion carried 2-0. Roll Call: Mr. Belton, Yes Mr. Holly, Yes Mrs. Seddelmeyer, Absent
RESOLUTION 60-15 Acceptance of Resignation – Joe Lafferty
BE IT RESOLVED that the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees hereby accepts the resignation of Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Lafferty effective May 30, 2015. FURTHER the Board wishes to extend their appreciation to Mr. Lafferty for his service to the residents of Shawnee Township and wish him success in his future endeavors. Mr. Holly motioned for approval, Mr. Belton seconded, and the motion carried 2-0. Roll Call: Mr. Belton, Yes Mr. Holly, Yes Mrs. Seddelmeyer, Absent
Mr. Holly made a motion to amend the agenda to include Resolution 53-15, tabled from the meeting of May 11, 2015 as follows:
Resolution 53-15 Authorization to Advertise for Public Hearing
Be it Resolved that the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees authorize the Advertising of a Public Hearing to be scheduled on June 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of revising the current Zoning Text. Mr. Holly motioned for approval, Trustee Belton seconded the motion, and the motion carried 2-0. Roll Call: Mr. Belton, Yes Mr. Holly, Yes Mrs. Seddelmeyer, Absent
• Hydrant checks underway. • Discussion on HB 64.
• Todd Barnhill’s retirement party on May 21st was appreciated.
• Request from Richard Smith of Breezewood Subdivision to replace signage with personalizes signage provided by Breezewood Neighborhood Association. Howard informed Mr. Smith that the Neighborhood would have to be responsible for repair, maintenance, and replacement of the signage should they choose to move forward with the personalized signage. • The stone for the chip-sealing project will begin being delivered to the Township next week.
• Discussion on permits issued. • Letter sent regarding fence issue on Reen Drive and Shawnee Road. • Meeting regarding Dominion Gas project in the Shawnee Oaks and Highway Heights subdivision area. • Inspection of Trailer Parks • Discussion regarding K&K project on McClain Road. • Numerous high grass complaints – violation letters sent.
• Submitted the Meeting Minutes for the May 2015 meeting. Trustee Holly made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Trustee Belton seconded, and the motion was passed 2-0. • Information on lot sales and finances. • Meeting with the County Sanitary Engineer’s Office regarding the Easement on the western side of the cemetery. • Discussion regarding the hook-up of water. • Discussion regarding the Endowment Fund for the mausoleum.
• Delinquent tax notices. • Ottawa River Coalition meeting May 28, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m. • Central Dispatch meeting May 28, 2015 @ 1:00 a.m.
Mr. Holly motioned that the board approve paying the bills by resolution, Mr. Belton seconded, and the motion was passed 2-0. Roll call: Mr. Belton (yes) Mr. Holly (yes) Mrs. Seddelmeyer (absent)
Trustee Holly made a motion to recess the Regular Meeting of the Board to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues. Trustee Belton seconded the motion. Regular Meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. Trustee Holly made a motion to reconvene the Regular meeting of the Board, Trustee Belton seconded and the motion passed 2-0.
With no further business to be brought before the Board of Trustees, Trustee Holly motioned for adjournment, Trustee Belton seconded and the motion carried 2-0. Meeting adjourned Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held May 26, 2015


Demonstration circuit 2861A features the LTM4658, a high efficiency, 10A step-down power μModule® regulator. The input voltage range is from 2.25V to 5.5V. The output voltage range is 0.5V to VIN. Derating may be necessary for certain VIN, VOUT, frequency and thermal conditions. The DC2861A offers the SSTT pin allowing the user to program output tracking, soft-start period and die temperature monitoring.
The MODE/SYNC pin either synchronizes the switching frequency to an external clock, is a clock output, or sets the PWM mode. It can be externally synchronized to a clock from 1MHz to 2.25MHz. The PWM modes of operation are forced continues mode for low noise or pulse-skipping (PS) mode for high efficiency at light load. The LTM4658 defaults to forced continues mode during synchronization. The LTM4658 operates in pulse-skipping mode when both the FREQ and MODE/SYNC pins are connected to VIN.
LTM4658 has internal compensation circuit which guarantees sufficient stability margins and good transient performance with a wide range of output capacitors, even with all ceramic output capacitors.
For output loads that demand more than 10A of current, multiple LTM4658s can be paralleled to run out of phase to provide more output current without increasing input and output voltage ripples.
The LTM4658 data sheet must be read in conjunction with the demo manual prior to working on or modifying demo circuit DC2861A.


Chris is a HD Broadcast Engineer, great at Touring Video,Computer Graphics, Internet, Special Venue, 3DS film and IMAX
Recently worked with U2, Coldplay, Roger Waters, REM, Kings of Leon, Gorillaz, Lady Gaga, Arcade fire, Jack Johnson, and the Who, to name just a few.
Chris is ready for new challanges. He is a motivated engineer who likes to push the creative and technical envelope. Because of this creativity and his "we can do it" attitude he has recieved multiple Awards and Nominations including several Emmy's, American Music Awards, MTV Music Award and many others. His work contributed to the winning of several PLSN Video Company of the year Awards.
During the last 10 years at XL Video, as Chief Engineer, Chris mainly focussed on planning, building, problem solving, and programming video solutions for dozens of large and small scale concert tours for the biggest and smallest acts in the world. He also worked on award shows, auto shows, and Location based projects.
Topix / Atomix Digital Background
Before working in Rock and Roll, Chris owned and managed Topix and Atomix. This pioneering Hollywood CGI company was founded in 1987, funded by personal savings. It was talent driven and grew overnight into a prominent mid-sized company. In 1996 there were 30 employees and annual revenues of $2.6M. The Company achieved many milestones, including the creation of the 20th Century Fox Worldwide logo that is still used today, and the TLC "Waterfalls" Music Video liquid girls. They also worked on many famous commercials, 2D and 3D theme park ride films, IMAX, and feature film effects, The Company closed in 1998.
- 20th Century Fox Logo
- TLC Waterfalls, Music Video
- David Fincher, Levis Commercial
- David Bowie, Jump they say, Video
- Dodge Superbowl Commercial
- Schulman Mobile Video
- Judge Dread Visual Effects
- Everest, IMAX film
Education and Background
After completing a Broadcast Electoronics program, at Ryerson University, Chris worked for 3 years as a mobile maintenance engineer on multi Camera Mobile units for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Next he joined Mobile Image and designed and built state of the art Mobile Units, Edit Bays and Computer Graphics Suites. This is where he invented colorization. Three years later he moved to Los Angeles as Chief Engineer for Schulman Video. Over the next 7 years he built many state of the art, TV trucks, studios, edit bays, and graphics suites in Hollwood. Following huge success in computer programming for game shows Chris decied to start his own company Topix, described above.


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One of the world’s most acclaimed adventure writers returns to the world of ancient Egypt with the stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling River God. In the wake of a sixty-year war over the reign of the kingdoms of Egypt, two young pharaohs have risen to claim power, but only one can succeed, deciding the fate of his empire forever…
The mission of Prince Nefer, rightful heir to the throne, is to rebuild a magnificent kingdom in the stark and tumbled ruins of the embattled city of Gallala. The desire of Lord Naja is to destroy his rival and rule the land with unholy supremacy. But Nefer has on his side the warlock Taita, a matchless ally and legendary priest of notorious powers…
To see their dream come true, Nefer and Taita must stay one step ahead of the depraved assassin, survive the tortuous shadow of her ever-pursuing armies, and outwit the shocking betrayals of is own flesh and blood. As Nefer’s courage increases, and as Taita’s magic grows more beguiling, so grows stronger the power of their tireless enemies….
Now, with the threat of tyranny and blood thundering closer and closer toward the vulnerable gates of Gallala, the ultimate battle for Egypt will begin…


Why, I say, Why (do I sound like Forghorn-Loghorn???) can't any televisoin channel telecast West Indies' tour of New Zealand in India???? This is a very good contest between two very talented and capable teams, in one of the best tracks in the world... I'm a die-hard fan of the Kiwi fast pitches, and it hurts to miss more than a month of New Zealand tour. Pls, somebody help... I remember having seen Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand, and England's tour o New Zealand, both in 2008, on SONY television's SAB channel (Indian Subcontinent). But, no channel is telecasting it this time!!!
SOMEONE PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE TELECAST THE SERIES!!!


The World Health Company defines Health and wellness as “a state of total well-being, free from disease or imperfection.” However, over the centuries, there have actually been a selection of various other meanings of health. The term “health” has actually been made use of for numerous purposes, as well as not every one of them are similarly appropriate. Allow’s have a look at each one. And discover what each one indicates. Listed below we’ll explore each definition in more detail.
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Sure, she could have partied on the beach for days, but EVA LONGORIA is one devoted housewife. “[My husband Tony] wants me back with him by 9:30 tomorrow morning!” the newlywed told Insider Sept. 1 at the First Annual Playing for Good International Philanthropic Summit at the Dorint resort in Mallorca, Spain. The Desperate Housewives star hosted a gala celebrating children’s charities like GOLDIE HAWN’s Buddist-themed Hawn Foundation (which received a $250,000 award). Also on hand for the festivities and a performance by JOHN LEGEND: TERRENCE HOWARD and PARIS HILTON, who got a drum lesson from ex-PRINCE percussionist SHEILA E.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs played host with the most for stars like MARIAH CAREY, ASHLEY OLSEN and LIL’ KIM at his White Party held in his East Hampton, N.Y., home Sept. 2. At the family affair (Combs’s ex KIM PORTER brought their 7-month-old twins), guests dined on steak and lobster and danced on the lawn into the night. “This party is up there,” Combs told Insider. “One of the top three I’ve thrown.”
New BFFs? RENEE ZELLWEGER and PAUL MCCARTNEY have become fast friends in the Hamptons after chatting at an Aug. 25 Tom Petty concert. The two stopped by the American Hotel’s restaurant Aug. 30 and caught up again at a Jon Bon Jovi barbecue bash on Sept. 1.
In Vegas for his FutureSex/LoveShow concert tour, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and longtime friend TRACE AYALA dined with six pals at Nobu Aug. 30. While the singer enjoyed a sushi platter, a fellow diner says, “he was happy, laughing and telling stories.”
MANDY MOORE is a clothes horse. “I love fashion, I’m the quintessential girl,” she tells Insider at the MAGIC Fashion convention in Las Vegas while promoting her Mblem clothing line.


Breaking down Utah's 'D' and who makes it so good
Crank up the grills and get the projections going, game day is finally here! It doesn't even matter who the opponent is, does it? It just feels great to kick off another football season. Utah's defense is supposed to be the team's strength once again. Here is a look at the defense, the movers, shakers and guys who need to prove themselves in the coming weeks. Defensive line - Even with the loss of Junior Salt to a season-ending foot injury the line is the strength of the team. The Kruger brothers are solid and Trevor Reilly, who will play at end and linebacker, will be a blast to watch. Nothing more needs to be said about the talent of Star Lotulelei either. The guys I am interested in seeing are Nate Fakahafua, the left end, and backup Tenny Palepoi, a JC transfer. Fakahafua looks stronger than ever at 6-3, 250 pounds. The sophomore is regarded as one of the team's all-around great athletes. It's time to see if he can be a big playmaker now that he has a year under his belt. Linebackers - Keep an eye on Jared Norris and LT Filiaga, listed as co-starters at rover. Both are freshmen and have a lot of potential. This game will go a long ways in deciding which one we'll see a lot more of in the future. At middle, watch sophomore V.J. Fehoko, he talks a big game and without a doubt is one of the most charismatic players on the team. But can all that charisma and talk lead to some big plays on the field? I know defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake loves his potential so don't be surprised if he develops into one of the Utes best players at creating big plays. Jason Whittingham is another developing linebacker. The freshman is the nephew of Kyle Whittingham, but definitely earned his spot in the two-deep. As for the corners, Mo Lee is solid, but I want to see who is going to emerge from the backups to help Lee and Ryan Lacy. From camp, Wykie Freeman made some nice plays so he could be that next guy. The safeties are an interesting group with Brian Blechen out. Starter Eric Rowe is going to be a big-time player, but Tyron Morris-Edwards, Terrell Reese and Michael Walker all are expected to contribute. My hunch is that Reese, a 6-foot, 205-pound sophomore, will make himself noticed the most.


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The term blockchain is still very new for a large majority of people and its meaning remains an open question because of its complexity. However the interest in this new technology has skyrocketed in the last 12 months, according to Google Trends. To what extent does it have to do with bitcoins? Is it true that it has enough potential to be disruptive? How can people and companies benefit from it?
What exactly does blockchain mean?
In the physical world, one transaction can be something like going to the grocerʼs, picking up 1 kilo of strawberries and paying the cashier the corresponding price (ca. 2€). This transaction worked because the value of 2€ is represented by a coin previously created by a government which both parties trust, recognise and accept. Once the transaction is completed, it has to be saved in an account book.
Moving to digital transactions, although 3rd parties such as banks or payment providers like PayPal or Klarna come into play, the currency in use (the Euro or the Dollar) remains centralised.
However, the scenario changes dramatically when the currency is virtual and not issued by a financial institution or government. Integrity and liability of the transactions are then guaranteed by applying the principle of consensus.
At this point blockchain comes into play. According to Goldman Sachs, the term ‘blockchain’ refers to “a database of transactions (between two or more parties called node) split into blocks (with each block containing details of the transaction such as the seller, the buyer, the price, the contract terms, […]) which are validated by the entire network via encryption by combining the common transaction details with the unique signatures of two or more parties or nodes”.
In case there is a non-authorised amendment made by one of the node’s computer, this is immediately notified to the parties involved (with relevant information such as where this change has been made und who is involved). Then the amendment can be accepted or rejected. As a result, there is no need of a central entity that approves transactions because all the parties or nodes involved own a copy of the account book and agree on the terms.
What are the main opportunities?
This new way of understanding transactions, which is facilitated through the huge strides made in software, communication and encryption, allows companies, authorities, and people to distribute information transparently. Moreover, the implications for existing and new markets are huge and go beyond its origins (bitcoins):
- Security: Blockchain relies on encryption to validate transactions by verifying the identities of parties involved in a transaction. This ensures that a “wrong” transaction cannot be added to the blockchain without the consent of the parties involved. KYC compliance and AML mechanisms can also be enhanced.
- Transparency: Blockchain is a distributed database that is maintained and synchronised among multiple nodes, and where consensus plays a decisive role.
- Efficiency: Blockchain controls information and avoids duplication of efforts among multiple parties.
According to Goldman Sachs, blockchain has the potential to help accelerating the adoption of the Sharing Economy that Uber and AirBnB started to boost, by allowing users, for instance, to identify themselves by validating their identity and past behaviour. Smart contracts are also said to revolutionise processes that are currently spread across multiple databases and ERP systems, like supply chain documentation.


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Sharks sighted lurking around swimmers at tourist hotspot
A SUNSHINE Coast woman claims a shark sighting at one of the region's most popular swimming locations was ignored.
Penny Taylor posted on Noosa Community Board that she had seen bull sharks in the Noosa River near swimmers and kayakers.
Ms Taylor went to nearby restaurant, Noosa Boathouse, where she claims staff ignored her concerns and told her that warning people would be "bad for tourism".
"Well I can say with conviction that a child or person being taken or attacked whilst apathetic business owners look on would be much, much worse," she said.
She said people didn't have to be scientists to notice that shark behaviour was changing.
"People get off on the wrong foot about this, I don't want the sharks culled, it's us who need to change.
However, Noosa Boathouse owner Phil Bradford said none of his staff were approached with reports of a sighting and if there was a sighting in the Noosa River, he would be the first to warn people.
"It is ludicrous to say we would put the value of a dollar over the safety of people," he said.
"Not a single person I have spoken to about this possible shark sighting knows anything about it.
"And the only sighting of a bull shark in the Noosa River we have heard of was five years ago."
But he doesn't deny the bull sharks are out there.
"There's no doubt about it...but if there was a sighting I would be the first person jumping in and getting everyone out."
Ms Taylor said the behaviour of the sharks she saw was strange.
"Sharks do not come out in the middle of the day, especially in a river surrounded by boats, splashing, people and lots of movement.
"Their behaviour is changing; these two sharks were fighting each other."
She said she couldn't assume the scientific reason behind why, but said it could be to do with the decreasing amount of fish in the Noosa River and the canals.
The Noosa mother said she had grown up by the ocean and wasn't afraid of sharks, but the community needed to change their attitude towards the species.
"We created the environmental problem and we need to find a solution," she said.
"It would be very irresponsible of government bodies to pretend this is not happening, and wait until something does happen, to act.
"Noosa has the opportunity to be the leader here."
The Facebook post attracted a mixed response from Noosa residents, may who said that bull sharks in the river were common.
"They are around, we spend lots of time paddling canoes on the river," Bill Ridderhof said.
But resident Daniel Bakss said there was nothing to be done to about sharks in the river.
"(It's) bad for tourism because tourists are clueless," he said.
"If you said there was a shark, they would freak out like it was Jaws.
"Bull sharks are all through our rivers, better chance of winning the lottery than being killed by one."
Nathanael Ford said sharks were everywhere in the Noosa River.
"There is a family group that breed and live in the ski zones, that's why the zones are there," he said.
Leanne-Harry Bailey said the issue wasn't bull sharks in the water, more so that the staff kept it "hush hush".
Several residents argued that while it was not the responsibility of staff to warn of sharks in the water, priority should be placed on the safety of swimmers.


By Omeiza Ajayi
The National Working Committee NWC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has named Sen. Abiola Ajimobi as its appearing National Chairman.
The growth adopted Tuesday’s affirmation of the suspension of the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole by the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
The celebration in a late assertion by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu stated it has obtained the information indicating the Appeal Court has upheld the suspension of the Party’s National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole by an FCT High Court pending the willpower of the substantive go well with.
“Guided by recommendation from the Party’s authorized division in keeping with the provisions of Section 14.2. (iii) of the Party’s structure, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Sen. Abiola Ajimobi will function the Party’s Acting National Chairman.
“According to Section 14.2. (iii),of the APC constitution, the Deputy National Chairman, North/South “Shall act as the National Chairman in the absence of the National Chairman from his zone”, the NWC said.