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Episode 3 - Towards Paperless Processes: The Transition From Analog to Digital – ALTRnative Perspectives
The advent of technology over the last two decades has heralded a movement towards the digitisation of processes across society. The narrative of digitisation has taken a foothold in societal thinking about designing processes, yet the idea of 'paperwork' in the physical form continues to be commonly experienced, particularly in the context of 'paper monsters' like businesses, government processes, and the judicial system.
In this episode of ALTRnative perspectives, Aniruddh Nigam speaks to Aditya Patel of Leegality to talk about the implications of 'going paperless'. They discuss what it means for a process to be paperless, what are the reasons that hold back businesses and organisations from designing paperless processes and how questions of access are often ignored when thinking of 'going paperless'.
They also discuss whether there is a normative value to transitioning from analog to digital processes and why systems continue to rely on paper-based processes despite the presence of technology-based alternatives. They go on to discuss this particularly in the context of the three 'paper monsters' who are the largest users of paper in society, and discuss a framework to think about how a process can be reimagined in a paperless form, particularly for businesses and commercial transactions.
ALTRnative Perspectives is a podcast by the Centre for Applied Law and Technology Research (ALTR), Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. This episode has been developed by Aniruddh Nigam.
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Lars Eskil Anders Erlandsson (born 25 January 1957) is a Swedish politician who served as Minister for Rural Affairs from 2010 to 2014, having previously served as Minister for Agriculture from 2006 to 2010. A member of the Centre Party, he was MP of the Swedish Riksdag from 1994 to 2019.

Biography
Erlandsson is the son of Sven Arne and Inga Gullie Erlandsson. He comes from Torpa in Ljungby and lives on the farm Stackarp in Torpa where his brother is running the farm. By profession he is an agricultural technologist with a graduate of SLU Alnarp. He also studied at the Växjö University from 1989 to 1992.

Political career
From 1983 to 1994, Erlandsson was a municipality councilor in Ljungby. He's since 1994 a member of the Swedish Parliament for Kronoberg County, but on leave since 2006 after becoming cabinet minister. He was a member of the Environment and Agriculture Committee from 1998 to 2002 and Chairman of the Defence Committee from 2002 to 2006.

He has also served as deputy of the Housing Committee, the Environment and Agriculture Committee, the Taxation Committee, the Enterprise Committee and the Committee on EU Affairs. From 2002 to 2006, Eskilsson was also alternately chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Foreign and Defence Committee.

  In March 2019 Erlandsson was forced to resign from the parliament over groping allegations from four female MPs.

Personal life
He has been married to Susanne Adlercreutz since April 2012 with whom he has a son, born in July 2012 and a daughter born in December 2013.

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Never Hit The Info Button On Your Remote Again
By James Mowery
Remember Shazam, an awesome application that identified music by "listening" to it for a few moments? Well what happens if you take that whole concept but apply it to television instead? You end up with IntoNow, and this one little app could change the way you identify broadcast programming forever.
IntoNow is a just released iOS application — with an iPhone and iPod Touch application already available — that is capable of identifying over 266 years, 2.6 million broadcasts, and 5 years back worth of content. Pretty impressive, wouldn't you say?
It works the way you would expect: you activate the application, ensure that the television (or other device playing video content) is loud enough so that the application can "hear" it, give it a few moments, and, if IntoNow did its job, have the identity of the broadcast revealed to you. Just like magic.
After you do this, IntoNow gives you basic show info, access to Netflix (with quick access to your Netflix queue), iTunes, and IMDb. There are also some community features: notifications alert the user when comments from friends and other activity take place, which sounds interesting. Then there is also a "Discover" tab, which gives you plenty of options to find new video content to explore.
Speaking of being social, IntoNow has Facebook and Twitter connectivity. You can share with your friends what you are watching right now, and you can even "check in" to television programs, believe it or not. I'm not sure if this feature is going to be a hit, but it is there if you find it useful — just be sure to realize that your social networking friends will know how much of a couch potato you really are.
So how does it manage to accomplish all of this? It uses SoundPrint, which is an audio-recognition technology that can identify content from sound bits. It identifies rhythm patterns from content (commercials too, which can also be fun to attempt to trick IntoNow to getting it wrong). And it seems to work very well from what reviews I have read.
However, as we pointed out, this library of identifiable content only spans back from five years ago, and while that might be fine for episodic television as of late, it becomes a problem for those of you who hold shows from back in the day in high regard — be prepared to accept the fact that these episodes might be unidentifiable. Either way, there is always room for improvement, and maybe the SoundPrint library will grow with time.
In closing, IntoNow seems like a fun application that is worth giving a try. Hitting the info button your remote will never be the same. Best of all: it is free! Check out IntoNow in the Apple App Store.
About James Mowery
James Mowery is a passionate technology journalist, entrepreneur, and Apple enthusiast who has written for various top-tier publications like Mashable, Techi, and CMSWire. Follow him on Twitter: @JMowery.

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It's been so long since I posted a new green juice recipe….the last one I posted was in July 2015 'Powerpacked Mango-Coconut-Kale Smoothie' – recipe here.
I can't believe it's been that long, although we keep making green smoothies on a weekly basis at home.
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I'm kind of OBSESSED with this one as seriously, it tastes absolutely DELICIOUS and looks so pretty!
The addition of mint to the ingredients adds so much of freshness and a new taste to the regular green juice.
Also, most of the weekends we end up eating out too much or at odd times that our entire system goes for a toss.
And don't even get me started on acidity from all the late night munchies (which we can never resist). Hence this juice comes in handy.
Mint actually helps in digestion and has calming properties hence helps reduce stomach inflammation, acidity and even upset tummy.
Hence, from past many weeks, we have started having this particular green juice and the addition of all the other greens like spinach, kale, apple, pineapple helps to detoxify the body while helping our skin glow.
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Infiniti QX30 2.2d
Luxe Tech
By Steve Grant on 2019-04-13 -
Steve has been mad about cars since he was a school kid, regularly trawling dealerships to beg, borrow or steal brochures and posters. A news journalist for more than 30 years, he started writing about cars 20 years ago and hasn't stopped since. Based in the South West, he is also Hon Sec of the Western Group of Motoring Writers.
WHEN Infiniti announced in March that it was to stop building its Q30 and QX30 models in Sunderland, many people could be forgiven for saying 'Who?'
To those in the know, Infiniti is the premium car brand of Nissan as Lexus is to Toyota and it is well established in North America, China, and, of course, Japan. However, in the UK, where it has to compete with the favourite German premium brands, it has struggled to gain a toehold despite the 'Britishness' of the Q30 and its crossover sibling.
With the slump in the demand for diesel - which powers both models - the brand has sold just 48 cars so far this year. Even Bentley has sold 175, and they certainly don't come cheap.
Poor sales don't make the Infiniti Q30 and QX30 bad cars - they were vital parts of the brand's global growth strategy. Perhaps, with so few on the round, they should just be considered more 'exclusive'.
The QX30, which comes in Luxe and Luxe Tech trims - is the more purposeful-looking of the two, a crossover-inspired model with a wide range of comfort, convenience and safety features including intelligent all-wheel drive.
It's a little higher and wider than its hatchback sibling but the combination of its low-slung roofline, ready-for-action stance and crossover must-haves such as chunky wheel arch cladding and roof rails create a purposeful yet elegant look. It does look good.
Inside, the cabin is equally impressive, plush and tactile. Infiniti's InTouch infotainment system only has a seven-inch touchscreen but bigger does not necessarily mean better. It's easy to use and its size somehow seems to suit the car. There's also heated front seats, auto headlamps and wipers and all the usual mod cons.
The boot is no more than average at 430 litres and, because of the low-slung roofline, rear headroom is slightly cramped for adults.
Sitting in the back can feel at bit claustrophobic due to the low roof and small rear window but choosing the optional panoramic glass sunroof for £720 solves that minor issue. Those in the front can selfishly relish the comfort of the seats specially developed to match the curve of the spine and ease pressure on back muscles. A trip from Devon to West Sussex proved just how comfortable they were.
Though the diesel engine can sound a little gruff under hard acceleration, Infiniti has worked hard to virtually eliminate wind, road and unwanted engine noise even adding Active Noise Cancellation, which emits sound waves from the door speakers to negate any noise emanating from the powertrain.
There is only one choice of powertrain, a 168hp, 2,2-litre which drives all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It officially returns over 52 miles per gallon, but after 550 miles, we managed 39.7mpg.
The drivetrain is able to send up to 50 per cent of the engine's power and torque to the rear axle to maintain traction on slippery surfaces and it provides oodles of grip.
The transmission is smooth though could be a little more responsive on kickdown. That's a minor gripe however, as there's plenty of torque - 350Nm of it - to help boot the QX30 along.
The steering is light but crisp and the QX30 turns into corners nicely. Though it won't be hustled into misbehaving on twisting country roads, it will be sprightly enough for most. And, despite its slightly elevated height, body roll is barely noticeable.
Around town it's smooth and on the motorway the QX30 is a very comfortable cruiser with a soft, cushioned ride. Make no mistake, it won't suit speed freaks but it is a very good car.
Safety-wise, there's also a whole host of active safety technologies, a full complement of seven airbags, traction control, blind spot monitor and lane departure warning, and an Around View Monitor with moving object detection and automatic parking assistance.
There's no doubt the QX30 is a premium car - hence the premium price-tag - but it is a very good, quality car and it's disappointing to see it go.
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Below is an article that outlines what happens when a construction project is stopped due to problems by a general contractor. The project was significant ($32 million) and the county was unhappy with the contractor's work (the article also talks about how the contractor was not paying subcontractors - which would lead to a whole host of problems). Because the general contractor had a surety bond, the surety company is now required to find another contractor to finish the work according to the terms of the project.
Work on Union County's new $32 million family court building has been stopped, the general contractor has been fired and county officials are unsure when work will resume.
Aps Contracting Inc., the Paterson firm hired as general contractor for the project, was fired in May over several issues, including the failure to pay sub-contractors, said former county freeholder Daniel Sullivan, executive director of the Union County Improvement Authority, which is overseeing the project.
A man who answered the telephone at Aps declined to comment about the family courthouse building project.
"Their performance was not satisfactory in the least amount," Sullivan said of he work on the new building now being constructed on Rahway Avenue at Cherry Street, about two blocks from the old courthouse.
Aps was fired in May after the county had paid out about $16 million of the anticipated $32 million total cost, county officials said.
The company that provides the performance bond guaranteeing Aps' work now has to find another contractor to complete the project.
Before a new general contractor can be hired, however, the county had retained another company to assess what repairs are needed for the work already done, Sullivan.
Sub-contractors have stopped working because they were not being paid, and it is uncertain when work will resume, officials said.
"The building should have been opened already," Sullivan said. The company holding the performance bond is responsible for additional costs resulting from the delays, county officials said.
Union County and state officials announced three years ago that a new family courthouse was needed. The current more than 100-year-old building is crowded and fails to meet up-to-date fire codes, they said.
In 2012, the county and state court officials agreed to move family court cases to a new building.
The state court system has been monitoring the delays in the project.
"We're meeting regularly with the improvement authority," said Tammy Kendig, spokeswoman for the state Administrative Office of the Courts.
Even with the construction of the new building, the county still has other required improvements for the tower of the old courthouse.


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Muslim factions also oppress Jews, Baha'is, Yazidis and Ahmaddiyas. Buddhists oppress Muslims in Myanmar and Hindus in Sri Lanka. Hindus oppress Muslims in India. Jehovah's Witnesses are oppressed in Orthodox Russia. Communists oppress everyone.
Not long ago, Northern Ireland provided a rare modern crisis of Christian-on-Christian bloodshed. But far more typically, Christians are victimized by non-Christians, especially in lands with Muslim majorities or ruled by atheistic Communism and believers can be victimized with impunity.
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There are various types of COVID-19 tests that people may choose from to find out if they are infected with the virus.
COVID-19 tests: Different types and when to use them
By Deb Balzer Mayo Clinic News Network
Dr. Matthew Binnicker and the team at Mayo Clinic Laboratories help break down the different types of COVID-19 tests and when to use them.
POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) TEST NASAL SWAB
This test looks for the virus' RNA in a patient's sample. A sample is collected by inserting a nasopharyngeal swab into a person's nostril and taking cells from the back of the nose. Some lab tests allow for patients to spit into a tube to get a saliva sample.
When should you take this test?
Make an appointment with your health care provider if you have been exposed or if you are experiencing symptoms.
When can you expect results and how accurate will they be?
Depending on the lab your provider uses, you can expect to receive your results within 24-72 hours. The PCR test is the gold standard when it comes to COVID-19 testing.
AT-HOME NASAL SWAB WITH LAB-BASED PCR TEST
This is a similar type of test used at the health care provider's office, but you collect the nasal swab yourself and mail it to a laboratory to be analyzed.
When should you use this test?
Use this test after exposure or when you begin experiencing symptoms.
At-home tests can typically take anywhere between two to four days for results. Since these tests are PCR tests performed in a laboratory, these results have higher accuracy than at-home antigen tests.
SALIVA PCR TEST
This is a similar type of test used at the health care provider's office, but you collect the saliva sample yourself and mail it off to a laboratory to be analyzed. Similar to swab tests, saliva is a specimen that can be collected for polymerase chain reaction testing. Saliva is typically easier — and more comfortable — to collect from a patient, compared to a nasopharyngeal swab.
Use this test after an exposure or when you begin experiencing systems.
At-home mail away tests can typically take anywhere between two to four days for results. Since these tests are PCR tests performed in a laboratory, these results have a higher accuracy than at-home antigen tests.
RAPID AT-HOME ANTIGEN TESTS
The rapid at-home antigen tests detect certain viral proteins in the nasal sample.
Timing is key with this test, so try to take it on the day of the event because that's going to give you the best information of whether you have high amounts of the virus in your system at that time.
How does this test produce results?
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• Mid-County Regional Library parking lot, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. Offering PCR testing. Make an appointment at https://curative.com.
• Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave., Venice. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Offering PCR testing. No appointments will be required.
• Former Sarasota Kennel Club, 5400 Old Bradenton Road, Sarasota. This drive-through site is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. offering rapid and PCR testing.
• Robert L. Taylor Community Complex parking lot, 1845 34th St., Sarasota. This walk-up site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PCR testing is available throughout the day.
• Ed Smith Stadium parking lot, 2700 12th St., Sarasota. This drive-through COVID-19 testing site will offer PCR testing only and will operate seven days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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A common misconception is that cellulite is caused by obesity. It is common for people to think that if they have cellulite it is primarily because they are fat. However, although obesity can be linked to cellulite, the problem is not the amount of fat but its structure.
Cellulite is caused by pockets in the fat under the skin. This special fat, called subcutaneous fat, is unusual in the animal kingdom, and it contributes to the softness and shapeliness of the human form. In women, this fat layer is supported by strands of connective tissue that binds the skin to muscle, like the stitching in a quilt, and like the stitching in a quilt, it can create a pillowy appearance.
Although you often see this pillowy appearance in people with a significant amount of fat, it can be caused by a remarkably small amount of fat. As a result, over 80% of women suffer the plight of cellulite, many of whom are at a healthy weight and may have otherwise fit, toned bodies.
Dieting, exercise, and weight loss are all good, healthy goals for people who are overweight, but if you are counting on it to reduce cellulite, you may be disappointed with the results. If you have achieved your ideal weight and are still unhappy with the appearance of cellulite, there are cellulite treatment options that can supplement your personal efforts.
To learn more about cellulite treatments and whether you are a candidate, please contact JUVA Skin & Laser Center in New York City today and schedule a cellulite treatment consultation.


The authorisation assessment is conducted by examining evidence against the AEO requirements and industry best practice as applicable to the proposed scope of authorisation for a defined scope of works.
The authorisation program is based on the TfNSW priority needs.
The Asset Standards Authority (ASA) Authorisation and Audit team and the organisation establish the direct contact between their assigned representatives to discuss the business need and to clarify the assessment process and protocol details.
The organisation undertakes scoping and self-assessment as guided by the ASA. The ASA validates the content of self-assessment package. The applicant organisation is listed on the TfNSW website as Qualified for Assessment and can participate in TfNSW tenders where AEO status is required.
The applicant undertakes the authorisation assessment confirming that the prospective AEO is able to manage the risk associated with their defined scope of engineering services impacting the TfNSW assets.
Once an organisation is initially authorised it is placed under surveillance. This includes validation of the deployed evidence of the organisational systems and processes for the approved scope of authorisation, monitoring of the AEO performance and action management.
Find out which engineering organisations are qualified (i.e. ready to proceed) for an assessment by clicking on the Organisations qualified for assessment link.


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Security breach reported at Houstonian Hotel
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The Houstonian Hotel may have been the victim of a cyber attack, and now they're letting their patrons know their credit card numbers may have been compromised.
In a letter sent to hotel guests, the Houstonian states they were notified June 10 by the U.S. Secret Service of the cyber attack on its credit card processing system.
The hotel did not specify how many people may have been affected by the breach but says credit cards used between December 28, 2013 and June 20 at The Houstonian Hotel, Trellis Spa, Center Court Cafe, Sports Shop, Arbor Grill, Manor House and Olivette were compromised. However, membership accounts, as well as the items and services charged to them, were not affected.
The Houstonian says as soon as it was notified of the attack, it took "immediate steps to secure our facilities." The hotel says it has already replaced its breached systems with other ones and hired a data forensics firm to help us enhance our digital security.
The hotel is urging everyone to take precautions.
"We are urging guests of The Houstonian who visited us during that time to please carefully review their accounts," a prepared statement from the hotel read.
Anyone with questions and concerns regarding this incident is asked to call 713-812-6982.
The hotel is also offering one-year complimentary credit monitoring services to affected guests.
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EU Steps Up Assistance for Stabilisation of Iraq
By Editor on 13th October 2017 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Healthcare
The European Commission has adopted a €60.4 million stabilisation package to support Iraq after the liberation of areas held by Da'esh, with the country still facing humanitarian, security, stabilisation and reconciliation challenges.
This new funding comes in addition to EU humanitarian aid in the country and other forms of financial assistance that now total €608.4 million since the beginning of the crisis.
High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini (pictured) said:
"At this important juncture in Iraq history, we stand at the side of the Iraqi people and authorities who have shown courage and resilience in their fight against Da'esh. Today more than ever, the EU is present to assist them in building their post-Da'esh future.
"We are and will continue to be active on the political, humanitarian, security and development sides to help stabilising the liberated areas. This is a pre-condition for reconciliation, for the return of the many internally displaced who are eager to come back and for the longer term stability in Iraq."
Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica said:
"The liberation of Mosul and other areas previously occupied by Da'esh is a first step towards peace. The EU has been supporting the needs of millions of Iraqis and will not stop there. They can also count on EU assistance for the further stabilisation and development efforts of their country."
The stabilisation package includes €50.4 million help to restore basic services, repair essential public infrastructure, as well as to reactivate economic activity through grants to small businesses. This will be done through the UNDP Funding Facility for Stabilisation, which is working in newly retaken areas in Anbar, Salah al-Din, Kirkuk, Ninewah and Diyala Governorates. Thanks to more than 1,200 projects, over 2.2 million people have been able to return to their homes.
A further €10 million will continue to facilitate the clearance of lands previously contaminated by explosives, by supporting the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). This will also help creating the conditions for a safe, voluntary and dignified return of more than 3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs).
In the past year and a half, with the EU playing a key role in coordination, UNMAS has surveyed and cleared more than 1.8 million m² of land in and around Fallujah and around 160 thousand m² in al Anbar Province.
(Source: European Commission)
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Thomas Wardley (5 September 1897 – 13 February 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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I designed this myself. Everything I used for this project was found in an old barn on my brother's land. The upper tray was made out of worm-wood that I found in the barn.
Like the rustic pipe handle touch.
Really nice cart. The pipe and wheels make it something special for sure!
Wow, so neat! Nice attention to detail including special pieces like the piping and wheels.
Nice design, I like all the details and finish.
Very cool. I love the pipework too. This will inspire me to design my own. Thanks!
I'm glad you liked it. Can't wait to see yours.
I designed this myself. Everything I used for this project was found in an old barn on my brother's land. The upper tray was made out of worm-wood that I found in the barn. I hope you enjoy it!


A magnificent day for sailing. Three races on the east patch. Wind and tide there are different to the Gareloch. There are large variations in wind strength, but not so randomly distributed.
In the first race, Catriona got the best start and got away well towards the Greenock shore where wind strengthened. That helped her to a substantial lead and she was never at risk. Zephyrus got the better of Zoe by sailing where pressure was greater.
In the second, Catriona tried to repeat the tactic of her first race but was over the start line early. In returning, she let Zoe away. This time, it was Zoe who got to the better wind first and established a good lead. Catriona caught a little downwind but it still looked hopeless for her. Beating back to the finish she tacked for the line earlier than Zoe and for a short time looked good. She was obliged to give mark room at the committee boat to Zoe who took the win by a couple of seconds.
In the third, Zoe was able to luff Catriona over the start line so that she was able to get away again. Catriona, following, fell into the disturbed air of a couple of Etchells and felt the need to tack away. She was comfortably third on the approach to the windward mark. Setting the spinnaker when others didn't was not enough.
1 Zoe, 2 Catriona, 3 Zephyrus. The other Garelochs missed good racing.


If you're a working parent, you've probably faced the question of what to do about child care, especially if your kids are not yet in school. There are so many options out there, and all of them have their pros and cons. One of the main daycare vs. nanny (or au pair) debates is about whether it's better for kids to be around other kids and learn social skills or to have more individualized care.
A number of studies have looked at the effects of daycare and nanny care on children's academic achievement and behavioral problems. Several of those studies showed that children who spent long hours in daycare centers displayed more behavioral problems, and that these behavioral problems persisted even into adolescence (Belsky, 2001; Lamb & Ahnert, 2006; Loeb et al., 2007). On the other hand, another study showed that a high quality daycare center can have a positive influence on children's academic achievements (NICHD ECCRN, 2002).
As a new parent, I researched the daycare centers near my office, but found them to be prohibitively expensive (more than my mortgage!) and a little bit too institutional for my taste. Plus, the hours they offered meant that I would be scrambling to get there in time for pick up after work each day.
When I started interviewing nannies, I found that to be challenging too. There was such a wide range of personalities and experience, and it was hard to know who to choose. Plus, I worried my son would be missing out on learning how to share and how to behave around other kids.
I'd love to be able to follow the advice of a scientific study that tells me exactly what to do to ensure that my child grows up to be the smartest, most well-adjusted kid on the block. But unfortunately, it's just not that simple. Instead, I spoke to as many other parents as possible about their experiences and did my homework until I found a solution that works well for me.
In the end I decided to go with one-on-one child care for my son. I like that I can work directly with one person and partner with her on how to raise and take care of my child. Plus, the added convenience of not having to pack my son up for daycare, drop him off and pick him up each day is a huge bonus in my time-crunched life.
What was your experience in the search for high quality child care? What factors were the most important in your decision to use a daycare center, a family daycare, a nanny, an au pair or some other creative concoction of child care?


Neo4j 1.9.4 - Installer? Check! Desktop Launcher? Check!
Neo4j 1.9.4 – Installer? Check! Desktop Launcher? Check!
People love Neo4j for many good reasons. The Windows installation however isn't usually at the very top of this list. With today's release, we are making it a lot easier to run Neo4j Community on Windows. Neo4j 1.9.4 Community Edition introduces a Windows installer, coupled with a simple launcher that lets you choose a target directory, start your database, and run in the system tray.
The installer affects the Community Edition only. Among other things, it bundles in Java, avoiding the need to download & install Java separately, and adding another measure of convenience. It's quite straightforward, but if you have any feedback or ideas for improvement, we look forward to hearing it.
Enterprise is not changing for the time being: we figure that Enterprise customers place a high value the configuration & tuning flexibility that comes from running the JVM independently. Over time we will revisit Enterprise and may add an installer.
The Desktop Launcher is a very simple application that lets you start and stop Neo4j, and launch the web UI. It was primarily developed with Windows in mind, but we have found it to be a nice added convenience on Mac & Linux. It is therefore being made available on those platforms as well.
The Desktop Launcher is likewise being made available for the Community edition only. Enterprise may follow over time if you find it useful. For those of you who need Community Edition in the older format, we will continue to build the zip package. If you do, please let us know why, as this will help us understand your deployment needs.
We hope this will make it easier and more convenient to develop with Neo4j. Any suggestions, please drop us a note!
For the full changelog, see the Changelog file on Github.
If you are running Windows 8 you might get a big blue warning saying that "Windows protected your PC". Please select "More" and "Run Anyway" to run the Neo4j installer.


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Al-Jaboori, Aseel Salman Khazaal (2018) Synergistic effect of fluorapatite and platelet-rich plasma on cell proliferation and differentiation: A novel strategy to enhance dental implant osseointegration. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Aziz, Aziz Ghanim Aziz (2018) The Effect of Artificial Aging (LTD) on The Mechanical and Optical Properties of Conventional and Translucent Zirconia for Fixed Prosthodontics. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Bell, Rachael Amanda (2018) The use of platelet-rich biopolymers in the enhancement of synthetic scaffolds for ligament tissue engineering applications. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Cheng, Zijian (2018) PPAD, Porphyromonas gingivalis and the Subgingival Microbiome in Periodontitis and Autoantibody-positive Individuals at Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Gabe, Claire Madialin (2018) Production and purification of recombinant amelogenins for investigating proteopathic mechanisms associated with amelogenesis imperfecta. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Nadat, Fatima Ayub (2018) Mechanistic links between periodontitis and diabetes. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Naginyte, Monika (2018) Environmental effects on oral biofilm communities. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Pontiroli, Lucia (2018) Characterisation of strontium-containing apatite-wollastonite porous scaffolds. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Matoug-Elwerfelli, Manal (2017) Decellularisation of the Dental Pulp for Use as a Scaffold in Regenerative Endodontics. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Smith, Alban Josiah (2017) Surface acoustic wave-induced dielectrophoresis: Lab on a Chip cell sorting technology for autologous cell therapies. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Alkharobi, Hanaa Esa (2016) Characterisation of Dental Pulp Cells Derived from Carious Teeth. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Chammas, Oliver (2016) Concurrent DNA transcription from convergent and tandem promoters studied by atomic force microscopy. Integrated PhD and Master thesis, University of Leeds.
Russell, Hugh (2016) Early angiogenic change in dental pulp stromal cells cultured on biomimetic matrices. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Serna, Christopher (2016) Development of a synthetic trabecular bone graft utilizing a two phase glass-ceramic. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Jum'ah, Ahmad Abdel Halim Abdel Hadi (2015) An In Vitro Investigation of a Novel, Two-Piece Zirconia Dental Implant System. Integrated PhD and Master thesis, University of Leeds.
Kingswell, Nicola Jo (2015) Pathological Mechanisms Underpinning Amelogenesis Imperfecta in Mice carrying an Amelogenin Mutation. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Pechlivani, Nikoletta (2015) Characterisation of human salivary proteins inhibiting the acid demineralisation of powdered hydroxyapatite substrates and natural enamel surfaces. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Rezapour, Mehrnoosh (2015) Comparison of the effects of different pulp capping materials on viability, morphology and ageing of dental pulp cells. Integrated PhD and Master thesis, University of Leeds.


0%55°44°Night - Mostly clear. Winds variable. The overnight low will be 44 °F (6.7 °C).Mostly sunny with a high of 71 °F (21.7 °C). Winds variable.
75%72°55°Scattered thunderstorms today with a high of 72 °F (22.2 °C) and a low of 55 °F (12.8 °C). There is a 75% chance of precipitation.
20%65°45°Mostly sunny today with a high of 65 °F (18.3 °C) and a low of 45 °F (7.2 °C).


The water source of Huay Khamin Waterfall is at Kala mountain range. The water flows to Huay Khamin River and then flow to hill. When the time has been past for many and many year, there are multi levels on the hill, which become a beautiful multi-tier waterfall.
There are seven levels at this waterfall. Each level has its own name – Dongwan, Man Khamin, Wangnapha, Chatkaew, Laijonlong, Dong Pheesua and Romklaw, respectively. The length from the ground to the top most level is about 2.2 kilometers, so it would be a challenge for those who would want to climb up from the ground to the top of this waterfall (It would take about 3 hours for this journey). However, the beginning point of the waterfall is not from the first level, but the fourth one, which is from the park. In the area of the park, not so far from the waterfall, there is a tent area for visitors to take some rest. This area is also a good place to see view of Srinakarin Dam.
To visit Huay Khamin Waterfall, visitors need to rent a car or motorbike because there is no public bus to this attraction. a tourist package may be an alternative choice to visit this waterfall.
Srinakarin National Park has car park, tent area, toilet, restaurant, and shops. Open from 7.00 AM – 6.00 PM.
Adult 200 Baht, Children: 100 Baht.


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It has now been 40 years and we are very proud of our history, and that inspires us to do even better and more. Polo Films' journey has included so many special moments and people that we might even write a book about it all… But let us not talk here just about the packaging market, labels, BOPP film manufacturing, results, performance, products and their composition… Let us share our history in the form of some lessons we have learned throughout all these years and the fundamental gears or our growth. Let's go now?
To innovate and inspire people who shape the future.
Through our solid culture, to continue to develop our knowledge and competencies as a high-performing company, and deliver the highest possible value to our collaborators, clients, shareholders, and society.
To deliver innovative solutions to our clients and strengthen our relationship, while prioritizing safety, quality, and the well-being of all stakeholders.
People are everything to us.
We are passionate about people. They write our history every day. #peopleareeverythingtous
Safety is in our DNA.
It is fundamental in everything we do. I take care of myself, I take care of my peers, and allow others to take care of me.
Innovation and quality are our bridge into the future.
We look forward, always searching for new technologies and different ways of serving and offering high-quality products to the market.
Ethics is non-negotiable.
Our business is based on it. We work to ensure full compliance, honesty and transparency in everything we do. We absolutely don't give up on that.
We value our partnerships.
We believe development only happens when everybody moves forward together. We value and strengthen our relationships, by acting loyally and continuously improving.
Sustainability is an integral part of our daily activities.
We are committed to preserving natural resources, and promoting social inclusion and sustainable growth
We were born from a joint venture between British American Tobacco and the defunct Hercules Inc. In April of that year, in the city of Varginha (MG), we turned the first key, of the first machine, with the first members of the team. The feeling of believing and the decision to make it work was what drove us since that moment
We opened another production line, also in Varginha (MG). We increased our production capacity, the number of employees and the physical structure. Our challenges and the responsibility to continue growing in a healthy way have also increased.
With 15 years of experience in the market, Polo Films was incorporated by the Unigel Group. At that time, our company had already expanded its production and was working at full steam with 4 Double Bubble lines.
We expand our borders. We inaugurated the operation of the first Tenter-Frame Line (flat process) in Montenegro (RS). We also expanded our operations, markets, applications and culture. New collaborators joined and started to develop their trajectories.
We expanded our capacity with the second high-speed Tenter-Frame Line in Montenegro (RS). Can you imagine how many lives we directly influence? How many people have dedicated themselves daily to doing their best and delivering maximum value to our customers? We knew that this care would provide us with more lasting relationships.
We started operating our third line in Montenegro (RS), increasing the unit's nominal production capacity to 78,000 t / year.
We have reached a turning point in our history. We concentrated our operations on the most modern site in Montenegro (RS) and said goodbye to the city where we were born and which welcomed us with such affection.
We updated our production lines by investing in new technologies and cutting-edge equipment. The result could not be different: we optimized processes, gained more quality and speed to continue meeting the demands that were growing every day.
Geribá Investimentos incorporated Polo Films bringing a new lease of life and generating a renewed focus on business with the introduction of a modern management model and a long-term vision.
The focus on people has allowed us to move forward in a fantastic way. We encourage the development of leaders and all our employees, making them more and more prepared. We have also modernized our brand, expressing seriousness, quality, dynamism and innovation. A brand associated with the unwavering belief that people make a difference.
We completed 40 years of stories with many learnings and achievements. Everything we have achieved to date has only been possible, because we have a team of excellence, in addition to customers, partners and suppliers with whom we join forces, taking the best products with quality and differentiated service, registered trademarks of Polo Films. And we know that there is still a lot of history ahead.
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Almost half the public believe solicitors are arrogant, slow, incompetent and at worst plain dishonest, according to a survey.
Nearly half of those questioned believed their legal representatives offered poor value for money, and a quarter thought them "positively untrustworthy" in the ICM poll of 1,000 people.
RAC Legal Services, which commissioned the survey, said lawyers were providing a second rate service. It alleged that the problems were caused by the Law Society's professional rules, which created a closed shop, so that only solicitors in traditional-style partnerships could offer a full range of services. It wants the rules changed.
"People needing legal help are often facing difficult circumstances and they deserve more choice, better value and a much higher standard of care," said RAC Legal Services' managing director, Eddie Ryan.
"It is time to stop just calling for higher standards. Action must be taken to ensure they are delivered."
Last year the director general of fair trading said there were "unjustified restrictions" in solicitors' professional rules.
Last month the Lord Chancellor's Department published proposals to shake up the legal profession by allowing companies such as supermarkets to offer in-store solicitors' services.
The 80-page document also called for a thorough review of the complaints procedure for the 80,000 solicitors and 10,000 barristers in England and Wales, which could herald an end to self-regulation of the legal profession.
About 14,000 complaints are made about solicitors each year.
The legal services ombudsman, Ann Abraham, has repeatedly criticised the way the Law Society handles complaints against its members. This summer she said only 58% of complaints last year were dealt with satisfactorily by the organisation's office for the supervision of solicitors, and she described its work as "consistently shaky".
The society has just appointed its first independent commissioner for complaints. Sir Stephen Lander, currently head of MI5, will take on the part-time job in October.
Janet Paraskeva, the society's chief executive, said: "The Law Society has already publicised its commitment to open up the legal services market and we are exploring how this may be achieved without risk to consumer safeguards.
"We are aware that the RAC is one of a number of companies which view the legal services market as potentially very lucrative.
"However, the findings of the RAC survey conflict drastically with our own research amongst a much larger sample which found that 83% of clients rated their solicitor as good or very good."
She added: "The Law Society's priority is, and will remain, to ensure that any changes in the delivery of legal services leave the consumer properly protected."


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Q: Detecting type of validation error in Laravel 4 I'm new to Laravel and the following works but it doesn't seem very 'Laravel' to me - I just need to detect which validation rule the message refers to (required,email,unique etc):
@if ($errors->has('email'))
    {{ $errors->first('email') }}
    @if (strpos($errors->first('email'), 'has already been taken'))
        {{ HTML::link('password', 'Need a reminder?', array(), FALSE); }}
    @endif
@endif

Any suggestions?
Thanks

A: In your controller, would would do something like this (depending on how it is configured)
Controller
public function store()
{
    $validator = Validator::make(Input::all(), array(
                      'name' => 'Dayle',
                      'email' => 'required|min:5'
                   ));

    if ($validator->passes())
    {
         // Redirect to success page or something
    }

    return Redirect::back()
             ->withInput()
             ->withErrors($validator)
             ->withFailed($validator->failed())
}

then in your view
View
@if ($errors->has('email'))
    The specific email rule that failed was: {{ $failed['email'] }}
@endif

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Best Poem – What is a call centre like?….
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A big thank you to everyone who responded to our poetry competition challenge and sent in either a poem, limerick or Twitter poem.
We have listed all of the entries below.
Congratulations to the winners, a bottle of champagne is on its way to you.
Ring ring, ring ring, the phone does sing, with helpful chatter, people who natter and lots of advice that really does matter.
Who was constantly chastised for muting.
What is a call centre like?
Your calls are monitored after all!
And we do understand the importance of what our customer service means to you.
Profits to earn so how can we learn why customers churn, their loyalty we yearn, yet despite our concern our service they spurn.
Call centre staff I'm told, should be amazing, efficient & Bold, be smart, sublime, get it right first timeand never put me on hold!
I've been on hold for quite a while, so answer please and make me smile.
People who moan make it tricky answering the phone but I offer good service to all; knowling I can help is why I answer the call.
Why are my customers so dumb?
Whilst my house is still flooding in stages.
Where calls are handled day and night.
And send them on their merry way.
And gauge the standard of rapport.
Their goal? To know that they're the best.
To keep the outfit all as one.
Folks hoping for an upward turn.
To boost your earnings overnight.
And run your centre at its best?
You'll loose potential from its cage!
Or idle agents to dispose.
But don't dismay if things seem bleak.
Disheartened? Turn the other cheek.
And strive to grant your every wish!
And not a single cust' is lost.
Over a lovely cup of tea!
With my headset slowly killing my mind.
Oh Christ, it's still only 10:53.
How busy will it be today?
Will I have a chance to play?
Back to back until I drop?
Will the customers keep on wailing?
Or will it all be plain sailing?
Will today be one big doss?
Just sending emails about my boss.
Woops, I just hit reply to all.
And see my epic message fail.
And already I'm up the creek.
The milk is spilt, it's time for fun.
But callers seem to come in herds.
There's no response, I listen hard.
I'm in this one for the long haul.
Sitting silent's fine with me.
All things considered it's easy work.
Better than dealing with some berk.
I hear his breathing stir the air.
I know for sure, I hear him snore.
Until the moment I go home.
He says he hasn't got all day.
"Good for you" I reply.
"I can't be arsed", to him I swear.
"I tried my best but I just don't care.
No call will fall, because our agents answer with a song.
The last call centre poetry competition that we ran in 2009 was a great success with a total of 13 poems and 63 limericks submitted.
Call centre staff Im told,should be amazing,efficient & Bold,be smart,sublime,get it right first time,and never put me on hold!
because our agents answer with a song.
I hope this doesn't come across as too negative. I tried to think back to how I felt when I first started as an agent several years ago.


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Home > Blog > Is it difficult to franchise a business?
Have you ever dealt with a professional who tells you how hard it will be for you to execute a certain business task and that you will need help - specifically their help to assist?
Do alarm bells ring? Do you feel fearful? Are you suspicious of the business adviser? or do you leap into business with them through a lack of confidence in your own ability? None of these situations are ideal are they?
I tend to do business in a different way. My aim is to make the whole process of dealing with me and my company easy from the initial contact right through to my client being totally independent of me.
In fact this is one of our positioning statements 'Making franchising easy'.
With franchising being regulated in Australia, it certainly means that expert advice should be sought to avoid contravening The Franchising Code of Conduct. Developing a franchising proposition for any client is a daunting process without the right adviser. However seasoned, experienced franchising professionals should find the franchising process for any business, relatively simple as the right franchising consultant will be dealing with different types of franchising clients every day.
Time consuming? - Yes indeed.
Is great detail needed? - Certainly.
Should the adviser gain a thorough understanding of every aspect of the client's business? - Yes for sure.
Is franchising technically challenging?- No! Franchising should be the core business of the professional you choose to use in which case for a franchising specialist it should not be a technically challenging process. Surely it's the adviser's expertise that creates a seamless franchise development process?
If you've been told by a franchising consultant that franchising your business is a technically challenging process then this probably means that you are about to spend a GREAT deal of money with that company, and that right from the outset they are building a co-dependent relationship with you. This can mean that the tools and knowledge to operate independently after the franchise is developed, will not be provided.
We believe that simplicity is the key. We work to educate our clients in a good humoured environment whilst not baffling with facts and figures.
We support, motivate and encourage.
No stone is left unturned in our quest to understand every aspect of your business and your people.
We make the entire franchising development process pleasant, inspiring and simple.
We are never technically challenged. If we need specialist advice outside the franchising arena we have reliable associates readily available.
We teach you to be independent but are always available for support if you need assistance.
We truly care about you and your business and want the best for you.
We provide an affordable service with payment plans.
Our aim is complete client satisfaction.
It's important to work with a franchising consultant you trust and actually like. Client relationships last for years so you don't want to work with someone who you are not aligned with. We feel the same about our clients, we need to like you too.
If you feel any of your advisers franchising or other are making your business processes seem 'technically challenging' you may consider moving to a professional who will make it easy to do business with them.


conflict in this world of super-charged symbolizers?
How am I doing so far by way of interpretation?
conflict with the "self" (by way of a purely and categroically "synagonistic"
approach to life in all its dimensions).
Becker (in his Pulitzer Prize winner The Denial of Death), who said of Normon O.
humans cannot escape repression, then in the last chapter, "The Way Out,"
offered as resolution, the elimination of repression.
seems to me to be envisioning.
are the signs of what,"


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Pfizer vaccine "available to all Americans who want one" by June
by Jake Williams · December 29, 2020
With vaccination, the only realistic way out of the Covid19 pandemic and a return to normality, the news seems to be improving by the day. First to announce approval was the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, which is already being rolled out in various countries including the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Israel, most of the EU bloc, and the United States. Now, the US government has secured a deal with Pfizer for 100 million vaccines, on top of the 100 million already secured, with 70 million of these to be rolled out by June, with an additional 30 million in July, with Pfizer announcing the vaccine will be available to "anyone who wants one" by this time.
The news is therefore promising for a return to normality, as in combination with the US-based Moderna vaccine, and the British developed Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, the US will have enough doses to vaccine the entire population, therefore ending the epidemic stage of the outbreak and allowing a return to normality. This is vital for the badly-hit live events industry, because despite various proposed and trailed measures such as distanced shows at lower capacity, or mass on-site testing, no viable solution for a return to full-scale events has come to fruition aside from vaccination.
It's news that certainly seems to have buoyed those at the top of the industry, with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino proudly announcing he expects a full return to "shows at scale" this coming summer, with the company's stock price taking a boost in the process. News of mass vaccine roll-outs world wide have made it clear that after the no-show that was 2020, the live music industry now looks like it is being saved from the brink of disaster.
Despite this however, concerns remain. The barriers to a successful vaccine roll-out are numerous, yet most seem to have been overcome – development of vaccines, safety and efficacy approval, purchase, supply chain issues, delivery – all seem fully in hand, and minor hiccups aside, there's no reason a roll-out cannot be completed by summer. Yet the biggest obstacle that remains is "vaccine hesitancy" – often referred to under the larger umbrella of "anti-vaxx" – whereby people remain unconvinced as to whether they should have one, despite overwhelming data that the vaccine is safe and effective, and no evidence the opposite being true.
In recent polls, it is suggested up to 29% of Americans would not feel safe having a vaccine as of late Nov/early Dec. While there is some cause for concern, this is an improved figure on an earlier poll which suggested 37% would refuse, and as the vaccine becomes common-place confidence among the general population will surely grow. America also faces another potential obstacle – in places like Spain, it has been announced that whilst the vaccine is not mandatory, a record of those who refuse will be kept, with many other European countries looking to follow suit. This should have a dramatic effect in uptake, with foreign travel being highly popular in Europe, such systems will mean refusal means no trip to another country – a highly effective way to make people change their minds. But with 60% of Americans not owning a passport, this tactic is less likely to work there, and instead we'll need to rely on the common-sense and empathy for others in order to get the nation over the line.
Image credit – Pfizer/BioNTech
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Linux Line
By Katherine Noyes, Senior U.S. Correspondent, PCWorld |
Linux and open-source news and advice
For a beginner-friendly distro, try Linux Lite 1.0.0
For all the media attention that goes to Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora, and the other leading Linux distributions, casual observers would have to be forgiven if they have no idea that hundreds of other distributions are out there as well, each with a particular purpose and target audience in mind.
New ones pop up regularly, too, offering yet another fresh twist on the desktop Linux theme.
Case in point: On the same day Microsoft's widely trumpeted Windows 8 made its debut, so, too, did Linux Lite 1.0.0, a brand-new Ubuntu-based distribution targeted at Linux newcomers.
'Created for three reasons'
"This distro was created for three reasons," wrote Jerry Bezencon in the official announcement on Friday. "One, to show people just how easy it can be to use a Linux-based operating system--to dispel myths about how scary Linux operating systems are; two, to help create awareness about Linux-based operating systems; and three, to help promote this community."
Linux Lite is particularly suitable for people who are new to Linux, Bezencon added.
Intrigued? Here's a quick rundown of what you'll find.
1. Five years of support
Ubuntu Linux 12.04 "Precise Pangolin" is a Long Term Support (LTS) release, making it a popular choice among business users, in particular. Same now goes for Linux Lite 1.0.0, code-named "Amethyst," which is based on that Ubuntu release.
2. The Xfce 4.8 desktop
Xfce is a very popular and lightweight Linux desktop environment, as I've noted before, and Linux Lite 1.0.0 includes Xfce 4.8, which includes a raft of powerful features.
3. A battery of apps
Among the many apps bundled in Linux Lite are GParted, LibreOffice Writer, LibreOffice Calc, Firefox, Thunderbird for email, GIMP, the XFBurn CD/DVD burner, the VLC Media Player, OpenJDK Java v6, Mumble Voice Chat, the XChat IRC Client, the Leafpad Text Editor, and Xarchiver. Many more packages can be installed in one click by going to Menu, System, and Install Additional Software.
4. Easy Updates
Aiming to make system updates something that can be accomplished in a single click, Linux Lite lets users simply choose Menu and then Install Updates.
5. Help with Drivers
Because installing drivers can be an issue particularly for those coming from the Windows environment, Linux Lite offers a simple solution: Menu, Settings, and then Install Drivers.
Linux Lite is now available as a free download in a 32-bit version with PAE support; a 64-bit version may come in the future, the project says. If you decide to give this new distro a try, please leave your reactions in the comments.
Katherine Noyes has been an ardent geek ever since she first conquered Pyramid of Doom on an ancient TRS-80. Today she covers enterprise software in all its forms, with an emphasis on cloud computing, big data, analytics and artificial intelligence.
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As I have given you my hand to hold, so I give you my life to keep. Germans established many of the area's first florist shops, some of which are still operating or remembered today, such as Eble the Florist, Kraak's Florists, Rohm's Floral Designs, and Scheinuk the Florist. A bad pun she said once. Many who participated in interviews echoed. Whatever youre looking for, chances are weve got wedding vows and tips in our list that will help you craft the promises you want to make on that day. Recalls Frank Ehret of Gretna, "My great-grandfather, Cassimere Ehret, and his wife, Margaret Goyer, came to Louisiana from Germany in 1848. Both feature holiday foods and live music performed by community members in the German language.
Another reason that the future of Fasching is in doubt is that the Deutsches Haus itself is in jeopardy. On Christmas Day, the large center candle is lit. Lets rewind to the moment I wrote my wedding vows, or as I like to call it, Two in the morning, the day before I got married. The newly-reconstructed Deutsche Seemannsmission, 2007. Elizabeth does not have any of my weaknesses she has lots of friends, works way harder and does way better in her classes, is beautiful but its only when you get older that you realize that ALL kids have at least some of these emotions. Pastor Heinz Neumann of the Deutsche Seemannsmission (German Seamen's Mission 2007. Organizations such as the Deutsche Seemannsmission and the now-defunct German Club played a crucial social and psychological role in immigrants' lives.