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The UK (including Northern Ireland) has ratified the Convention and so have the EU and all its member states except the Republic of Ireland. Ratification would mean greater accountability by the Irish government on how it protects, respects and fulfils the rights of people with disabilities. It would require the government to set up an independent body, mainly controlled by people with disabilities, to monitor whether the state is meeting its obligations under the treaty. The number of countries which have ratified the convention now stands at 174.
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Children and grandchildren often lived either with or in proximity of their parents and grandparents, and in traditional societies still do, giving the younger generations access to older people they can trust, and who can guide them because they've been there done that. Nowadays we don't always have access to that elder wisdom because parents and grandparents often live far away or perhaps we have excluded them from our lives because we were so busy.
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We need very special elders to guide us through these intense times so we don't get lost in despair, anguish, or aloofness. They are around, I know some of them. Intergenerational communication is more important than ever.


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Things to do in Japan in Winter from Savouring Hot Pot to Soaking in Hot Springs
The best things to do in Japan in winter include savouring steaming hotpot and soaking in hot springs in onsen towns, dining at Tokyo's best restaurants, when it's easier to get bookings, and sipping new season sake. Winter in Japan is also the best time for cultural experiences such as trying your hand at pottery or ikebana, taking Japanese cooking lessons, and experiencing a tea ceremony.
Since re-opening, Japan has become one of the hottest destinations during its coldest time of year. As readers loved this local guide to Japan in winter by Hakuba resident Peter Schellenberger, a snowboarder and skier who, with his Japanese wife Shiko, owns the stylish, comfy Hakuba Downtown Apartments, we thought we'd share more tips to travelling Japan in winter.
This time we've got a guide to things to do in Japan in winter from another Japan insider, Jane Lawson, a food and travel writer, culinary tour guide, and cookbook author whose book Zenbu Zen – Finding Food, Culture and Balance in Kyoto is one of the very best Japanese cookbooks. (You can get a taste of Jane's butaniku no kakuni recipe here.)
The lovely Jane has travelled Japan for 40 years, living in Kyoto and Tokyo, and hosts small-group Japanese food and culture tours through her business Zenbu Tours. Jane's trips offer deep dives into Japanese cuisine and crafts, with plenty of immersive experiences and loads of opportunities to connect with locals in the places you explore.
Jane is currently in Japan (you can follow Jane on Instagram) preparing for upcoming winter tours (and she still has a few spots left!) and a delicious 12-day Kyo-ryori Kyoto cuisine and culture tour in May 2023, which Jane is co-hosting with iconic Australian chef Peter Gilmore, of two of Sydney's best restaurants, Quay and Bennelong.
If you can't get to Japan in winter, our friends at Luxury Escapes, an online travel agent offering luxury holidays for a lot less than you'd normally pay, also have a 10-day Japan tour on offer from May 2023 to April 2024 including flights, accommodation, breakfasts, some other meals, a Shinkansen bullet train trip from Kyoto to Mt. Fuji, and lots of other experiences, from $4,299 per person.
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Things to Do in Japan in Winter – An Insider Guide to What to Do, See, Eat and Drink
Q. What's Japan in winter like?
A. Cool, crisp air in most parts – colder, with a lot more snow up north, less so down south. I prefer travelling in Japan in cool weather – lugging yourself around in the heat of summer is exhausting, which is one of the reasons why most of my Japan tours run during winter.
They're also often Kyoto-based as the atmosphere is so sublime at that time, cloaked in pristine alpine air from the mountain ranges which encircle it. It's also a great escape from hot humid summers in other parts of the world!
Q. The best way to travel around Japan in winter?
A. Honestly, the best way to travel around most of Japan is by train. Their public and private railways network is phenomenal. You can even move from one island to the other, for example, from Hokkaido to Kyushu by the Shinkansen (bullet train) network.
Taking trains is much easier and quicker than attempting to drive, which I don't recommend unless you are visiting certain regional areas (like Aichi prefecture and parts of Kyushu), where it's more convenient and interesting to drive and there's a lot less traffic. Don't even think about driving in Tokyo.
Q. Best kind of accommodation to check into in Japan in winter?
A. One of the quintessential things to do in Japan in winter is to experience a ryokan or traditional inn, which usually includes a sumptuous dinner and breakfast as part of the package, and an in-house onsen or public baths for soaking and relaxing.
In ryokan, you sleep on futon on tatami floors. Although ryokan owners are embracing the western bed concept. People usually only stay a couple of nights, really enjoying the facilities. They range in styles from rustic to very high end.
Alternatively, if luxe floats your boat, try to choose a five-star hotel that also has an air of traditional style, such as Kyoto's Hyatt Regency and The Okura Tokyo. We'll stay at both during my early 2023 cuisine and culture tours.
Another kind of accommodation to check into in Japan in winter are machiya or old shop houses which have been converted into contemporary lodgings and are suitable for couples, small families or close friends.
They are ideal for travellers who really want to enjoy a truly local experience. They're easiest to locate in Kyoto neighbourhoods, but are also popping up in Kanazawa and smaller, atmospheric regional areas.
Q. Best places to experience Japan in winter and things to do there?
A. Some of the best things to do in Japan in winter are cultural experiences and activities like trying your hand at pottery, attending a tea ceremony, doing an ikebana class in flower arranging, or taking some regional Japanese cooking lessons.
Winter is Japan is also the best time to visit some of the many incredible museums, art galleries and design spaces or attend a musical or dance performance.
Another of my favourite things to do in Japan in winter is soak in the hot springs in onsen towns like stunning traditional Kinosaki, not far from Kyoto, or Beppu in Oita in Kyushu, which have plenty of natural hot springs for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Taking photos in Japan in winter is a real joy. Photography lovers should settle into Kyoto or Kanazawa, both of which are a photographer's dream for the temples and the traditional gardens under snow.
Q. Japan is even more serene in winter, isn't it?
A. Definitely. There are less people around during winter in Japan, allowing for a truer, quieter appreciation of special temples and gardens. Japan is noticeably less rushed, more peaceful and relaxing, even in the cities, such as Tokyo.
Q. Best local things to do in Japan in winter?
A. The winter environment is perfect for diving into cosy cafes, reading that book you never got around to, sipping new season sake, and just wandering and taking it all in – perhaps embracing the starkness of a winter garden or lingering in the sunshine on temple decks.
Q. Winter in Japan is the best season for food, right?
A. Absolutely. One of the best things to do in Japan in winter is to eat! Winter is the best season for food, particularly the country's beautiful seafood, and it's easier to get into the best Tokyo restaurants in winter.
Q. Best Japanese specialties and drinks to savour during winter in Japan?
A. The first Japanese dish to try is katsu kare, which is super popular in Japan in winter. Crumbed and friend pork loin or fillet is deep fried to perfection, sliced, and served with rice, a rich Japanese curry sauce over the top, and addictive pickles. In some regions, like Gifu or Aichi prefecture, a deep red (aka) or brown (hatcho) miso sauce is preferred.
Another one of the most delicious things to do in Japan in winter for food-lovers is to experience nabe (hotpot), named for the nabeyaki cooking vessel or hotpot. This is quintessential Japanese winter fare.
Hotpots include a meat of your choice, fresh veggies and/or tofu, and noodles or rice are added to the broth at the end. Every household or restaurant has a different variation, adding local miso or other seasonings.
A must-try drink in Japan in winter is yuzu-cha, a hot drink made with a kind of yuzu jam and hot water, sometimes with honey or fresh grated ginger, or a splash of sake or shochu!
Q. Best ways to meet locals in Japan in winter?
A. Simply hang out in cafes or bars – locals who are confident enough with their English skills may strike up a conversation for practice. Or wander craft markets or streetscapes of areas where people live or study. Kuramae, Shimokitazawa or Kichijoji in Tokyo spring to mind.
Explore regional areas, where people are usually a bit more interested in why you are there and more likely to chat. Those passionate about their village or region sometimes offer to guide you freely around their town.
Joining a Japan tour that goes deeper into Japanese culture is a great idea. For example, we'll travel to Mie prefecture on my January tour where we'll meet some Ama octogenarian female pearl and abalone divers who will regale us with their stories of the sea while they barbecue our freshly fished lunch.
Q. Packing tips for Japan in winter?
A. It depends what part of Japan you visit and what part of winter you're travelling in, but note that February is peak winter time. Layers are super important, as indoors are often well heated. So if you are carrying around a coat when in a shop, for example, you'll want to make sure it's warm but lightweight.
Comfortable walking shoes or boots need to be easy to take off, too, as the Japanese don't wear shoes indoors, particularly in traditional buildings, including temples. Warm hole-free socks are important for the same reason.
Take gloves, scarf and a beanie or similar if you really feel the cold. In the southern part of Japan some days can be quite warm, so again, layers are important.
If you're spending a lot of time outdoors you might want to consider thermals. Thermal tights and under shirts are easily available at Uniqlo in Japan if you find you need them.
Also, it's easy to find hand or pocket warmer packs in 100 yen stores or supermarkets. They're great for those who really feel the cold as you can crack them open any time!
Q. Quintessential winter souvenirs from Japan?
A. A beautiful indigo scarf from a local artisan, a vintage kimono, or a stunning handmade ceramic cup to have your morning coffee at home… reminding you of your time in Japan.
Images courtesy of Luxury Escapes
Do you have any suggestions to add to our insider guide to things to do in Japan in winter? Feel free to share your Japan tips in the comments below.
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On the cliffs overlooking East Runton beach, Wyndham Holiday Park is a small family owned park with great views across Cromer Pier. Wyndham Holiday Park is just five minute walk to the village of East Runton and a short fifteen minute walk from Cromer town centre. Wyndham Holiday Park has a fenced in children's wooden adventure play ground, laundry room, large picnic and games area, and a cliff top pet walking area. Also from here you can sit and watch some fantastic sunsets.


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Come out to the Expo to help kick off the 2009 season with the Chicago Bears and the 4th Phase. Be sure to check out the autograph sessions, seminars (featuring players, coaches and front office personnel), locker room tours, Q&A sessions, kids interactive area, field activities, authentic Bears merchandise, participating vendors and see first hand the ins and outs of the best stadium in the NFL, Soldier Field!
The 2009 Expo seminar schedule will include Inside the Bears, Bears Q&A, Meet the Coordinators, Football Tales, Game Time Equipment, Meet the Rookies and more!
Also on hand will be Exergame Fitness USA, This videogame exercise company will be sponsoring the Bear Expo by bringing thier "Active Gaming Products" such as the tWall (digital interactive touch wall) and a USA Made Wii Multiplayer DDR System for all to enjoy! Exergame Fitness is the global leader in exergaming products and services that help fight the raging epidemic of childhood obesity and inactivity.


Visit 3 or more of the participating bookstores on April 27th. To enter the drawing for the grand prize, you must include at least 3 sponsoring bookstores in your crawl.
Complete each store's designated scavenger hunt task and post a picture on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Be sure to use the #atxbookstorecrawl hashtag and tag the store's account!
To enter to win the grand prize, you need to send screenshots of your social media posts to atxbookstorecrawl@gmail.com. These screenshots ensure that you posted on your social media accounts, tagged the independent bookstore (if available), and found your 3 scavenger items. For every 3 bookstores you visit, you are entered once to win the Grand Prize. 6 store visits equates to 2 entries, 9 visits to 3 entries, and so on. If you visit all participating bookstores, you will be entered 5 times to win the Grand Prize.
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Myth of a Life - Chimera
Myth of a Life
by Jon Conant at 13 February 2018, 7:50 AM
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MYTH OF A LIFE is back out of the UK with a follow up EP to their 2017 full length SHE WHO INVITES. This is fresh, modern, crisp melodeath. It is well written and well performed with an impressive level of production for a young band. It is a complete sound, defined by the bold and chugging rhythm guitar, and driven by the epic harsh vocals from lead vocalist Phil Core.
It's a shorter EP, coming in at only 4 tracks, and opener "Omen" milks every minute of it's 1:46 length in dramatic ambient suspense. But once things kick off in track two and title track "Chimera", they really get going. A classic melodeath riff leads into a djent and bass driven sound with a modern pulse and edge. Spoken "cleans" take over before we descend into the mayhem that is the vocals of Core. The rhythm guitar is out of control, William Price is an absolute madman. And that's without even mentioning his wicked and melodic precision on the lead guitar parts (he does both). It's excellent. Title track "Chimera" bounces from melodic and catchy to classic melodic death metal to modern groove djent with ease, and blends it all seamlessly into one cohesive track that is catchy as hell. Modern melodeath is in good hands folks, I'm happy to say.
Track 3 "God Within" immediately takes a more classic melodeath tone, and ultimately one that's much heavier and darker. We get a lot of black and doom metal elements mixed in here as well. While "Chimera" felt more jovial and introductory, "God Within" paints a much more serious picture. It's a fantastic anchor piece in this short 4 song EP. The first 2/3 of the track are bombastic and pouncing forward, before we fall into a more ambient and melodically driven back 1/3 that takes the song to a beautiful place. I hear so much of INSOMNIUM here, which is of course the highest of compliments. It's epic, bold, and powerful.
Closer "The True Face of Death" is a fitting way to end the album. The blackest and most chaotic song, it drives forward with an unrelenting pace. But don't be fooled, before the song is over 2/3 of the way through it falls back into the incredible chug and flow that defines the EP. Then, a fitting and epic guitar solo before the chaotic madness returns to close out the track and EP in complete grandeur.
There's pretty much nothing going wrong here, and it's all goddamn incredible. I enjoyed every second of it. I could probably list of few minor complaints, but it would be nit picky for the sake of finding something wrong. Masterpieces come in all shapes in sizes, in this case it's a 4 song EP from a young melodeath band out of the UK.
Songwriting: 10
Originality: 10
Memorability: 10
Production: 10
1. Omen
2. Chimera
3. God Within
4. The True Face Of Death
Phil Core - Vocals
Liam Banks - Bass
Alexander Bond - Drums
William Price - Guitars
Record Label: Sleaszy Rider Records
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Edited 20 January 2020


Former Bok lashes out at SARU for "rugby bantustan"
SA Rugby team in Wales, Cardiff, 23 November 2000. Thando Manana reads up on the game. Photo Credit: © Tertius Pickard/Gallo Images.
Former Springbok utility forward, Thando Manana has lashed out at the South African Rugby Union (SARU) for creating what he terms a "rugby Bantustan".
He was referring to SARU not handing over control of the Southern Kings as well as the Currie Cup outfit over to the new executive board of the Eastern Cape Rugby Union (EPRU), despite the executive board being established five months ago.
No stranger to dragging SARU, Manana questioned the governing body's interference with the EPRU.
Writing in his column for SA Rugby Magazine, he stated that the reasons for SARU's continued control over EPRU affairs were purely financial.
He further accused SARU of creating a parallel structure on racial grounds.
The former Bulls player finished off by stating the current set up was not set up to benefit EPRU, or the Eastern Cape at large.
Manana was the third black African player to represent the Springboks and made his Bok debut against Argentina A in Buenos Aries, where he famously refused being subjected to an initiation ritual he termed as "making a desperate and pathetic attempt to subscribe to Afrikaner norms".
He has been a firm advocate of transformation in the sport and has, in the past, been a vocal critic of former Springbok coach, Heyneke Meyer among others.


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Just as good the 2nd time.
Had to read this book again, something I never normally do as I find it boring to know the ending of a story but Ms Buroker manages to create fiction that draws you in even when you know what is going to happen, a rare talent today.
In total, I give it 3.75 stars. The story was full of action and the forbidden love aspect really appealed to me. However, there were some missing words, commas in the wrong place, and some sentences I found awkward that made it a little hard to read in places. But what really sold this story for me was the vocabulary challenge. It's been a long time since I've read anything where I had to look words up. I give the author mad props for that.
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I read The Emperors Edge before reading this book. Now I am going to have to go back and read it again. I loved the insight into Sicarious and his earlier years, especially learning about his reason for his great respect for Admiral Starcrest. Also, I'm glad to finally learn about the mystery regarding where Sicarious acquired that black knife!


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Phosphorus load? Blame it on the rain
Study ties phosphorus loading in lakes to extreme precipitation events.
October 2, 2018 by Cheryl Dybas and Adam Hinterthuer
Runoff during an autumn storm flows out of a harvested cornfield. Photo by Eric Booth
While April showers might bring May flowers, they also contribute to toxic algae blooms, dead zones and declining water quality in U.S. lakes, reservoirs and coastal waters, a new study shows.
In the Midwest, the problem is largely due to phosphorus, a key element in fertilizers that is carried off the land and into the water, where it grows algae as easily as it grows corn and soybeans.
Previous research had found that waterways receive most of their annual phosphorus load in only a dozen or two events each year, reported Steve Carpenter, director emeritus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Limnology and lead author of a new paper published online in the journal Limnology and Oceanography.
The paper ties those phosphorus pulses to extreme rain events. In fact, Carpenter said, the bigger the rainstorm, the more phosphorus is flushed downstream.
Carpenter and his colleagues used daily records of stream discharge to measure the amount of phosphorus running into Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, from two of its main tributaries.
The dataset spanned a period from the early 1990s to 2015. The scientists then looked at long-term weather data and found that big rainstorms were followed immediately by big pulses of phosphorus.
The researchers reviewed stream data from the same period, when seven of the 11 largest rain storms since 1901 occurred.
"This is an important example of how changes in one aspect of the environment, in this case precipitation, can lead to changes in other aspects, such as phosphorus load," said Tom Torgersen, director of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Water, Sustainability and Climate program, which, along with NSF's Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, funded the research.
"This study's findings, which depend on long-term data, are important to maintaining water quality not only today, but into the future," added David Garrison, chair of NSF's LTER Working Group.
Carpenter agreed.
"Without long-term data, this research would never have happened," he said, adding the next steps need to include new strategies for managing nutrient runoff.
Farmers and conservation groups now use several strategies to try to slow water down and capture some of the sediment and fertilizer it carries as it runs off a field. "But we're not going to solve the problem with buffer strips or contour plowing or winter cover crops," said Carpenter.
Although those practices all help, he said, "eventually a really big storm will overwhelm them."
The best available option for protecting water quality is to keep excess phosphorus off the landscape, Carpenter said.
"A rainstorm can't wash fertilizer or manure downstream if it isn't there."
Carpenter noted that while there are countless acres in the Midwest that are oversaturated with phosphorus, there are also places that aren't. And that, he said, "is an encouraging sign. Some farmers are having success in decreasing their soil phosphorus, and we could learn from them."
"This analysis clearly shows that extreme rainfall is responsible for a large amount of the phosphorus that flows into inland waters," added John Schade, an NSF LTER program director. "Now, we need to develop nutrient management strategies to meet the challenge. Without long-term data like those presented here, the impact of these events would be difficult to assess."
Cheryl Dybas is with the National Science Foundation. Adam Hinterthuer is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Although the holiday of gratitude has passed, the reasons to be thankful have not, and especially during this season of giving, we want to take those reasons and send some love! We're sharing a few simple, thoughtful tips on how to write a great 'thank you' note.
Sometimes it's easy to be at a loss for words once you've made it passed "thank you." Here are some descriptive words to help spur your writing: appreciated, humbled, smiling, blessing, beautiful, touching, unique, considerate, kind, much-needed, generosity, thoughtfulness, sweet.
Whether you received a great gift or a good deed, make sure to tell them why specifically their act of kindness meant so much to you. Write about how you're loving and using your new gift, but also about your life in general. Those few extra sentences make the note a lot more personal.
Show interest in the recipient as well! Writing is such a cherished way to keep in touch (read more about that here), and a thank you note could be the beginning of a beautiful snail friendship! "How are things at your new job?" "What are your plans for the holidays?" Making the card conversational, brings another level of personality to your gesture. This also helps prevent the card from sounding too formal. Write as you would normally speak.
Although a thank you card will be well-received regardless of when it arrives, try to send your thank you note soon after you received the gift or thoughtful act. Writing will come a lot more natural while the event is still fresh in your mind.
Leave room at the end of your note where you can sign off properly by thanking the recipient again for their generosity. Before signing your name, add a warm closing. "Sincerely" might be a little too formal here. Try "Warmly" ,"Much Love", "Love and thanks", "Warmest Thanks", "With gratitude", "XOXO", or even "Talk soon" or "Love always".
Make sure you have plenty of cards on hand! You can keep them in a pretty organizer or decorative box for your shelf. There is always so much to be thankful for- keep your eyes and ears open for reasons to send out a quick note. We guarantee it will brighten someone's day, not to mention, writing these notes are a great way to practice gratitude and count your blessings!
A few simple tips that will make all the difference on your next thank you note! We hope it inspires you to pull out some cards and think of the ways you have been loved lately.
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Although nothing defeats the human touch, in a manner of speaking, a chatbot is greater than with the ability of providing every customer what they want-a direct solution to their concern. chatbots"


The boat division is accepting applications for qualified Owner-Operators. All boat drivers must be able to travel the 48 contiguous states. Incentives offered for drivers able to haul to Canada.
Our oversize division has immediate openings for qualified Owner-Operators with toters. (No tractor age limit!) Toter must look clean and pass a DOT inspection. We pay top rate and fuel surcharge.
Our recreational vehicle division is accepting applications for qualified Owner-Operators with 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. We pay top rates and fuel surcharge.
Our Cap division has immediate openings for qualified Owner-Operators with road tractors (must have a 5th wheel) to haul caps. No loading! We pay all miles, tolls, and fuel surcharge when applicable. There is no waiting for backhaul and you are home most weekends. All loads originate in Elkhart, IN.
Get your check the next business day! Same day pay on Friday! No unexpected charges on your pay with our easy to understand pay sheets. After hours emergency numbers so you are not alone out there.
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Back in 2012, Sean Charlesworth created an impressive 3D printed steampunk octopus vehicle called OctoPod Underwater Salvage Vehicle or O.P.U.S V. Charlesworth created the O.P.U.S. V for a project in 3D modeling and animation.
The octopus vehicle features articulated arms, a customized stand with ball joints to allow numerous poses, removable panels that allow you to see inside the vehicle, working LED lights, a shelf with chains, hoist raises, a cockpit filled with buttons, captain's chair and lighted sonar displays, plus several other intricate details.
The OctoPod was printed on a Connex500 to allow the complexity of the piece to be printed in multiple materials at a high resolution.
We're not surprised to report that Charlesworth's thesis passed with distinction on May 3rd, 2013. Congratulations to Sean Charlesworth and all of the hard work he put into this project.


Wartech gear rig (TV-109, TV-106) (WTRig) is a Chest rig item in Escape from Tarkov.
The heavy suspension system TV-109 is designed for attaching to the belt TV-106, or similar, in order to relieve some weight on the shoulders. The shoulders are reinforced with foam and have MOLLE straps, for transferring the belt complete with this system into a full-featured ALICE system.
This page was last edited on 30 December 2018, at 22:26.


Abstract Alphabet by Margaret Huynh. The fun, funky series of abstract animals is now augmented with an alphabet. This applique design is one of Four Twin Sisters free quilt patterns.
Abstract Cat With Kittens by Margaret Huynh. A fun, funky series of abstract animals. This applique design is one of Four Twin Sisters free quilt patterns.
Airedale by Margaret Huynh. This dog complements the series of dogs and puppies very nicely. This applique design is one of Four Twin Sisters free quilt patterns.
Akita by Margaret Huynh. Stands proud as another in the series of dogs and puppies. This applique design is one of Four Twin Sisters free quilt patterns.
This applique quilt pattern by Little Mei features a scary deep sea angler fish about to swallow an unsuspecting little fish. This free quilt pattern started out as an original drawing on paper by Little Mei when she was 7….
This angora rabbit applique pattern by Emmy Leah ftures a large fluffy red angora rabbit ready to be sheared for his wool. This pattern would make an excellent addition to an Easter quilt, baby quilt, or farm animal quilt.


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Homepage > Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo is an English director, writer and actor for stage and screen, best known for his film roles as West Indian Archie in Spike Lee's "Malcolm X", Catlett in "Get Shorty", Detective Castlebeck in "Gone in 60 Seconds", and Woody Carmichael in "Crooklyn".
Eltham, London, England, UK


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CIRCUIT at Oberhausen Film Festival, Germany 2021
Still: Alex Plumb, The Luring (2017)
CIRCUIT is pround to be part of Oberhausen Short Film Festival 2021, showing a progamme of recent works from Aotearoa, and celebrating the inclusion of Sione Monu and Rangituhia Hollis in Oberhausen's competition programmes.
All works are available online. Tickets for the whole festival are just 15 euros.
From 6am Friday 7 May (NZT) CIRCUIT present a compilation of recent work by Stella Brennan, Natasha Matila-Smith, Neihana Gordon-Stables, Alex Plumb and Alex Monteith. CIRCUIT is presenting it's programme alongside other international distributors of artist moving image including LUX (UK), Video Data Bank (USA). You can watch the CIRCUIT and the other Distributors programmes online for 48 hours.
Meanwhile, in the international competition, Sione Monu's Only Yesterday (2020) shows as part of 'International Competition 1' on May 1, and Rangituhia Hollis' Across the Face of the Moon (2020) screens as part of 'International Competition 5' on 11am, 8 May. The programmes will remain online for 48 hours.
CIRCUIT Distributors Screening: Works
Stella Brennan, The Pacific Century (2018)
The Pacific Century attempts to construct a human scale for the enduring legacy of atomic waste and of nuclear testing in the South Pacific.
Natasha Matila-Smith, Self-isolating in Your Heart (2020)
The anxiety of being lonely in public and private spaces is read anew in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as intimacies are reconfigured physically and digitally." - Runway Journal
Neihana Gordon-Stables, I like this queer scene but i've slept with both of them (2017)
'I like this queer scene...' suggests the cinematic tropes of the coming of age movie, only to abruptly end after 90 seconds, it's truncated length analogous to the limits of the "small town queer scene" it depicts.
Alex Plumb, The Luring (2017)
A visually-driven, psychological snapshot into the lives of three different people and what they desire. Set in a seemingly familiar yet dystopian present, the film reveals how simultaneously connected and isolated they all are through the great spectacle that is modern life.
Alex Monteith, Deepwater Currents (2020)
Shot between Piha, Auckland and Mullaghmore, Ireland, Deepwater Currents grapples with formations and journeys of ocean currents as well as language traces from political or territorial claims in the ocean domain.
Contact CIRCUIT if you can't find the information you're looking for.


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Qumolo secures $40m Series B funding round
Qumulo, an enterprise data storage startup and former Red Herring Top 100 winner, has closed a $40 million Series B funding round led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Previous backers Highland Capital, Madrona Venture Group and Valhalla Partners also participated. The company, still in stealth-mode, has now raised total of $67 million. "Enterprises are grappling with the challenge of how to understand, store, and cost-effectively manage an incomprehensible number of files and digital assets," said Peter Godman, co-founder and CEO of Seattle-based Qumulo. "The caliber of venture capital investors and board members that have joined us underscores the huge market opportunity that exists and reflects investor confidence in the work accomplished over the last three years by our team."
SocialFinance, a student loan refinancing marketplace, has secured $200 million in Series D funding led by Third Point ventures. The company will expand its consumer lending products build out new options for investors in its marketplace with the new funds. Wellington Management Company, Institutional Venture Partners and existing investors also participated. "Member response to the SoFi experience – our nontraditional underwriting approach, product innovation, and seamless customer service – has proven that we're becoming the preeminent financial services provider for early career professionals," said Mike Cagney, CEO of SoFi. "This financing allows us to continue to expand our unique offerings to them while delivering access to premium credit for our marketplace investors."
Analytics company Manthan has closed a $60 million Series D funding round. Temasek and Norwest Venture Partners participated. "A few years ago, we decided to focus our energy on transforming analytics from decision-support to decision-making. To achieve our goal, the all-pervasive consumerization of analytics, we are leveraging artificial intelligence and NLP and moving into the realm of robotics and automated analytics," said Atul Jalan, Manthan CEO.
Skimlinks, a content monetization platform for digital publishers, has raised Series C financing worth $16 million. Frog Capital led the round, with participation from Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI), Greycroft, Sussex Place Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The company's platform allows publishers to automatically generate revenue from any e-commerce activity which is driven by their content. Skimlinks has now raised a total of $24 million to date. "Publishers are increasingly turning to content-led monetization strategies for growth, as traditional digital display advertising rates continue to decline. With incredibly efficient technology and deep commerce insight, Skimlinks has become the go-to content monetization partner for the world's most prestigious digital publishers," Iyad Omari, Partner, Frog Capital said in a press release.
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Heads up on our Black Friday Weekend Deal! (Friday 23 November to midnight Sunday 25 November 2018) receive 10% discount on wedding or holiday campervan hire or GIFT CARD/VOUCHER! (bookings taken within this period). PLUS a FREE AWNING with any holiday hire booked.
What a great gift for campervan fans! It makes the perfect Christmas, birthday, anniversary, thank you, or special wedding present! The recipient can start planning their adventure straight away!
We can help with the planning of their adventure with planning a route and recommending some fantastic campsites (discounted sites available from the Camping & Caravanning Club!)… see our Blog posts of 10 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Campervan and A Beginner's Guide to a Classic VW Campervan Adventure.
Put that day-dreaming about fish & chips enjoyed in the campervan, watching the waves by the sea on the Isles of Lewis, Harris or Mull, by that peaceful pebble beach by a loch, or seeing the birds of prey gliding above the Scottish Cairngorms into reality …. pure bliss!
There are two options for our Gift Voucher/Gift Card; We can organise a Gift Card for you for a particular camper or hire period. Or you can just pay a set amount (which will appear on the Gift Card) and the recipient can choose their favourite campervan and when they want to go on holiday. Available for any amount over £50, the Gift Card is valid for one year from the date of purchase and can be used for any hire period, in any one of our VW campers. We can then pop the Gift Card in the post to you or send it directly to the recipient. Your Gift Card can be posted out on the day that they are ordered. Last minute Gift Cards can also be emailed, so don't panic if you have left it too late!
Let us know whether you would like our CHRISTMAS or CLASSIC Gift Card. We do ask that you keep our VW boys within Scotland. Please do give me a call at the office on 01330 850555 or email Claire on office@deesideclassiccampers.com if you would like to discuss your Gift Card! Alternatively, just go to Contact Us/Frequently Asked Questions page and get in touch that way.
We look forward to welcoming you and your friends!


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Aging Programs | Aging Awareness & Sensitivity Programs
TO LIVE 10,000 YEARS
WHATA project which aims to photograph 100 centenarians in each of the 50 United States with the end result representing over 10,000 years of living.
WHYTo document older adults, their stories, and to foster intergenerational exchange.
WHERETo Live 10,000 Years.
Danny Goldfield.
Across the USA.
"Photograph 2 people (1 woman and 1 man) in each of the 50 United States. All of these 100 people must be at least 100 years old. The completed series will represent over 10,000 years of living."
"People are living longer causing the 65+ population in the United States to increase by 10,000 every day. The 2010 USA census recorded 53,000 centenarians and this fastest growing demographic is expected to exceed 1 million by 2050."
"I want To Live 10,000 Years to be a unique exploration of growing older that inspires deeper connections between younger and older generations."
-Danny Goldfield source: tolive10000years.com
The To Live 10,000 Years project features photographs and stories of 100 centenarians along with related multimedia content such as interactions between the young and the old.
Danny Goldfield aims to increase awareness of older adults, generate interest in their stories and hopes as a result, that people will get to know them better. The founder of the project also plans to exhibit the completed photographs of older adults at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC.
A portion of the profits generated from the To Live 10,000 Years project will go to organizations that improve the quality of life for older adults and include: The National Center for Creative Aging, The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, AARP Drive to End Hunger, Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Older Adult Technology Services (OATS).
source: tolive10000years.com, cbsnews.com
You may also be interested in the Documentary 'Advanced Style' by Ari Seth Cohen.
Aging Awareness & Sensitivity Programs
WATCH VIDEO ON TO LIVE 10,000 YEARS PROJECT AS SEEN ON CBS EVENING NEWS
Find out more about To Live 10,000 Years


Win The Star Trek Book – Celebrate Star Trek's 50th Anniversary!
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first Star Trek episode this week, we've teamed up with DK to giveaway this awesome essential guide to all the films and TV series in the Star Trek universe. Boldly go where no one has gone before to discover all things Star Trek. Explore every era of the Star Trek movies and TV series in detail, featuring everything from visionary technology such as communicators and warp drive, to iconic spacecraft such as the Starship Enterprise; from alien species like Vulcans and Klingons, to well-loved characters such as Captain Kirk and Spock.
Discover the astonishing science of the Star Trek universe and how it inspired and influenced real-world technology, such as the flip phone. The Star Trek Book is the perfect souvenir to celebrate 50 years of thrilling adventures on the final frontier.
For a chance to win this awesome hardback book, just enter the giveaway via our competition app below!
The competition ends at 23:59 on 21 September 2016.
The prize consists of a The Star Trek Book by DK.