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Salaried GP Job, Stevenage Area

£76000 - £80000 per annum + Development Opportunities
16 Sep 2018
16 Oct 2018
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Salaried GP Opportunity, Stevenage Area, up to £80,000 FTE, 6-8 Sessions

This is an opportunity to join a high achieving and well organised surgery in a pleasant location. The Partners here are seeking a new Salaried GP and would consider both part time and full time. There is a friendly and supportive team already in place which leads to an excellent working environment. There are opportunities to get involved in teaching as well as to develop interest areas and potentially run specialist clinics. The workload is well managed with good support in place and there is flexibility in regards to session start and finish times. The surgery welcomes newly qualified applicants and offer extensive support.

Commutable from Harlow and Stevenage

Key Information

  • Offering 6-8 Salaried sessions
  • £9500 - £10,000 per session dependant on experience
  • Indemnity covered in full
  • Well managed workload of around 16 AM and 13 PM consultations per day
  • 1- 2 visits per day
  • NHS Pension scheme enrolment
  • 6 weeks holiday and 1 week study leave
  • Involved in medical student teaching
  • Mentor scheme available for newly qualified GP's
  • Use Systm One Operating system
  • High performing surgery with high QOF scores and Good overall CQC report
  • Purpose built premises
  • On site parking
  • Must be a Registered GP with the GMC, possess the right to work in the UK, included on performers list

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If you are interested in discovering more information about this opportunity please click the 'Apply' button. This will send a notification to the consultant who will get in touch at a suitable time to share comprehensive details on this vacancy. This will be in complete confidence and without obligation and we will not send your details to any practice unless we have your express permission to do so. If you wish to contact us about this opportunity or other suitable positions please call Dave Thorburn on 01423 850421 or email for further details.

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Eye Clinic · Comprehensive Healthcare Center (CHC)

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Under direct supervision, tests and measures eye function to assist the Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease in a clinic setting.

Requires a High school diploma or GED certificate. Must have a minimum of six (6) months of progressively responsible outpatient or medical office experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Requires Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification; OR must be a graduate of an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician program and be able to obtain the required certification within six (6) months of hire. Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. Must have ability to work with culturally diverse people. Requires excellent communication, time management and leadership skills.

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  • The Arizona Burn Center, a nationally renowned regional burn center- 2nd largest in the nation
  • A level 1 Trauma Center and emergency department
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  • The Comprehensive Healthcare Center
  • The Desert Vista Behavioral Health Center
  • 12 Family Health Centers located throughout Maricopa County
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  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Arizona State Retirement System Plan with a lifelong pension upon retirement
  • Generous PTO + 10 holidays per year
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Embedded Program Manager

Location: Tokyo   Industry: IT-SIer/Services

English Ability: None   Japanese Ability: None   Position ID: 10825

To be responsible for conceptualizing and delivering the solution/product to the market in collaboration with internal and external （client） teams with a view to generating solution revenue

（1.） To execute the product launch by collaborating with various teams for tracking productization| GTM planning and revenue projections and tracking

（2.） To deliver for the successful launch of the prototype including conceptualization| functional specifications| release plan and product roadmap

（3.） To enable Opportunities identification either by sourcing them directly from the customer or by proactively understanding their needs

（4.） To jointly perform various activities to determine the financial and commercial viability of the product

（5.） To manage| guide and develop the team

• Extensive experience （15＋ years） in embedded projects along with product engineering back ground.

• Should have at least 15＋ years of experience in Project / Program Management involving embedded Software and Hardware

• Extensive experience in building propositions – both proactive and RFP based

• Should have extensive experience in different project execution methodologies （like waterfall, Agile, iterative models, etc.）

• Excellent leadership skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Should be able to think holistically and act as solutions consultant for the entire product involving all services – embedded software and hardware, Desktop/Web application software, etc.,

• Should have good verbal and written communication skills, excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve difficult problems quickly

• Proficient in using Microsoft Project 2016

• Well versed will all facets of program management such as:

－Strategy Planning

－Team building

－P＆L Management

－Cost ＆ Risk Analysis

－Quality Assurance

－Process Enhancement

－Client Relationship Management

• Certification in PMP （Optional）

English speaking candidates with lesser Japanese can be considered as long as s/he has a solid programme management skills/experience in embedded SW field irrespective of domain.

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Public Sector Procurement Manager

GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum +
16 Feb 2018
16 Mar 2018
Job Level
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This impressive and well-respected organisation is seeking a procurement professional with extensive experience working in the public sector and in an OJEU compliant environment. This role sees you managing the overall procurement process of this impressive brand, working with a talented team who use their developed procurement skills across a range of categories, specifically including healthcare, to collaboratively deliver upon the full end-to-end procurement function, from pre-existing supplier/contract management and strategic framework development to internal/external stakeholder management and the deliverance of savings.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Full End-to-End procurement category management experience, specifically in the public sector is vital to this role
  • Extensive knowledge of OJEU and demonstrable compliance in an OJEU environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills including the ability to positively influence and support stakeholders
  • Clear track record of identifying and implementing strategies for savings
  • Degree or CIPS equivalent qualification

Why should you apply?

  • The opportunity to impact a pre-established procurement function to deliver savings on large spends whilst keeping to the organisation's core values
  • The ability to inspire, instigate and take ownership of such a wide scale positive change within this very established brand
  • To test your end-to-end procurement skills by recognising, sourcing, negotiating and pitching the best value solutions to internal stakeholders
  • The challenge of managing and overseeing various categories across the entire procurement function

An opportunity to directly impact the procurement function within such a prestigious healthcare organisation doesn't come around often. This role not only sits within a rewarding industry but is also the perfect chance to progress your procurement career.

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Running on the Empty: hemodialysis patients with fluid overload, low blood pressure, and intractable congestive heart failure

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Awad El-Magbri Shaukat Rashid Balhinder Brar

The authors presented a case of congestive heart failure in a patient with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. The patient has low blood pressure and fluid overload making removal of the fluid by hemodialysis challenging task. The authors put a theory forward for discrepancies in the pressure between the two sides of the heart and propose a surgical procedure “septetomy of the inter-atrial septum” that might resolve the issue of hypotension on dialysis patients with fluid overload.

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EL-MAGBRI, Awad; RASHID, Shaukat; BRAR, Balhinder. Running on the Empty: hemodialysis patients with fluid overload, low blood pressure, and intractable congestive heart failure. Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 3, mar. 2018. ISSN 2375-1924. Available at: <>. Date accessed: 16 dec. 2018. doi:
Research Articles

1. Kovesdy CP, Trivedi BK, Kalantar-Zadeh K, Anderson J. Association of low blood pressure with increased mortality in patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2006; 21: 1257-62
2. Duranti E, Imperiali P, sasdelli M. Is hypertension a mortality risk factor in dialysis? Kidney Int. 1996; 55: S173-S174
3. Fleischmann EH, Bower JD, Salahudeen AK. Risk factor paradox in hemodialysis: better nutrition as a partial explanation. ASAIO J. 2001; 47: 74-81
4. Iseki K, Miyasato F, Tokuyama K, et al. Low diastolic blood pressure, hypoalbuminemia, and risk of death in a cohort of chronic hemodialysis patients. Kidney Int. 1997; 51: 1212-17
5. Klassen PS, Lowrie EG, Reddan DN, et al. Association between pulse pressure and mortality in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. JAMA 2002; 287: 1548-55
6. Port FK, Hulbert-Shearon TE, Wolfe RA, et al. Predialysis blood pressure and mortality risk in a national sample of maintenance hemodialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis 1999; 33: 507- 17
7. Zager PG, Nikolic J, Brown RH, et al. “U” curve association of blood pressure and mortality in hemodialysis patients. Medical directors of Dialysis Clinic. Inc Kidney Int. 1998; 54: 561-569
8. Coresh J, Longenecker JC, Miller ER, Young HJ, Klag MJ. Epidemiology of cardiovascular risk factors in chronic renal disease. J Am Soc Nephrol. 1998; 9: S24-S30
9. MacFadyen RJ, Ng Kam Chuen MJ, Davis RC. Loop diuretic therapy in left ventricular systolic dysfunction: has familiarity bred contempt for a critical but potentially nephrotoxic cardio renal therapy? Eur J Heart Fail. 2010; 12(7): 649-652
10. Butler J, Forman DE, Abraham WT, et al. Relationship between heart failure treatment and development of worsening renal function among hospitalized patients. Am Heart J. 2004; 147(2): 331-338
11. Knight EL, Glynn RJ, McIntyre KM, Mogun H, Avorn J. Predictors of decreased renal function in patients with heart failure during angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy: results from the studies of left ventricular dysfunction (SOLVD). Am Heart J. 1999; 138(5Pt 1): 849-855.
12. Kazory A, Ross EA. Contemporary trends in the pharmacological and extra-corporeal management of heart failure: a nephrologic perspective. Circulation. 2008; 117(7): 975-983.
13. Canaud B, Leblanc M, Leray-Moragues H, Delmas S, Klouche K, Breaud JJ. Slow continuous and daily ultrafiltration for refractory congestive heart failure. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 1998; 13(4): 51-55.
14. Baldamus CA. Hemofiltration. In: Henderson LW, Quellhorst EA, Lysaght MJ, eds, hemodynamics in hemofiltration. Springer-Verlag, Berlin. 1986: 156-200.
15. Quellhorst EA. Ultrafiltration/ hemofiltration practice In: Jacobs C, Kjellstrand CM, Koch KM, Winchester JF, eds. Replacement of renal function by dialysis. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Dordrecht. 1996: 380-389.
16. Canaud B, Cristol JP, Klouche K, et al. Slow continuous ultrafiltration: a means of unmasking myocardial functional reserve in end-stage cardiac disease. Contrib Nephrol. 1991; 93: 79-85.
17. Simpson LA, Rae AP, Simpson K, et al. Ultrafiltration in the management of refractory congestive heart failure. Br Heart J. 1986; 55: 344-347.
18. Rimondini A, Cipolla CM, Della Bella P, et al. Hemofiltration as short-term treatment for refractory congestive heart failure. Am J Med. 1987; 83: 43- 48.
19. Coraim FI, Wolner E. Continuous hemofiltration for the failing heart. New Horizons. 1995; 3: 725-731.

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Holiday Claims

We book a holiday hoping to have a relaxing time and recharge the batteries away from the stresses of day to day life. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an accident or illness because of someone’s negligence, then this is likely to ruin the enjoyment of your holiday which you had been looking forward to for a long time.

Holiday claims is a complex area of law so it is important that you instruct specialist and experienced solicitors to handle your case and help you recover the compensation you deserve.

The holiday claims team at JPS Walker have significant experience in helping many clients nationwide successfully recover compensation from their holiday. Our team has handled a range of holiday claims, including:

  • Illness due to food poisoning in a hotel or on a cruise ship
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Our specialist team will help you to recover the cost of your holiday, compensation for your illness or injury, any medical expenses incurred, loss of earnings and insurance payments. If you have incurred any expenses as a result of your illness or injury, we will seek to recover the losses on your behalf.

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The Men’s Project prepares to launch The Man Box

The attitudes and behaviours of young men towards gender stereotypes, mental health and wellbeing, violence and relationships will be explored in an Australian-first research project launched by Jesuit Social Services’ The Men’s Project in October.

The Man Box research is focused on the attitudes towards manhood and behaviours of young Australian men aged 18 to 30. We have surveyed 1,000 young men as part of the project. The findings of the Man Box will shed a new light on the social pressures that young Australian men experience to be a ‘real man’ and the impact that this can have on their wellbeing, behaviours and the safety of our wider community.

Understanding the state of young men provides a basis for us to identify positives and problems, as well as areas where action is required to better support the next generation.

This research is modelled on The Man Box study which was released in the US, UK and Mexico in 2017 by Promundo.

We will mark the release of The Man Box study in Melbourne with a public conversation on The Attitudes and Experiences of Young Men in Australia Today.

The panel discussion will feature musician Adrian Eagle, Sydney Swans AFL captain Josh Kennedy (who is an Ambassador for The Men’s Project), OurWatch CEO Patti Kinnersly and VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter.

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Starbucks Neighborhood and Coffee in Kobe, Japan

Today I had a new coffee experience. my wife suggested we check out a new Starbucks branch in Kobe. She said it is behind the NHK building in Motomachi. I assumed it would simply be a new branch and I could get my hands on the Sakura Latte.

When we found the location it was easy to see that it wasn’t a standard Starbucks location, but one of only four Starbucks: Neighborhood and Coffee locations in Japan.

It has a different menu than a standard Starbucks. It is pricier, but you get what you pay for. We enjoyed some lovely lattes and my kids had juice and cookies.

The atmosphere is a little more “high class” with a comfortable decor. This location even had a special “dogs room” for customers who want to enjoy coffee with their dogs.

Although I’ve been told by Just Japan Stuff coffee writer, Sarah Matsumoto that similar locations in America haven’t faired so well, I have a feeling this is a place that will do well in Kobe.

Kobe has something of an “upscale feel” as far as Japanese cities go. That’s also the reputation it has in Japan. It’s known for it’s international culture, cafes and sweet shops. I think this upscale Starbucks has all of those things. It is the ideal place for young Japanese visitors to Kobe to get that “international feel.”

Outside the Starbucks: Neighborhood and Coffee location in Kobe, Japan.

The interior has a different feel from a standard Starbucks location.
My daughter checking out the dog room!

The menu. Note that they have beer and wine!

My latte!
Nice mugs and saucers. Maybe a little on the pricey side for many (myself included).

The location in Kobe, Japan.

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Kevin O’Shea is the host of the Just Japan Podcast and the Just Japan News Podcast. He is also the guy behind JustJapanStuff. Kevin is a Canadian educator who lives in Kobe, Japan with his family.

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Child poverty vs. pensioner poverty in the EU

Child poverty is on the rise in the European Union while pensioner poverty declines.

Between 2008 and 2013 child poverty increased faster or fell more slowly than pensioner poverty in 26 out of 30 European countries for which Eurostat data are available. This is based on the definition of relative income poverty that holds the poverty line constant at the 2008 level in real terms to allow for a more straightforward comparison over time.

Although the elderly have traditionally been another vulnerable group, they have fared somewhat better than children during the recent economic crisis and the ensuring period of muted and uneven recovery. On the whole, child poverty increased in 18 countries since 2008, while pensioner poverty went up in only seven countries. As of 2013, child poverty is higher than elderly poverty in 22 out of 30 countries.

The figure below plots the percentage point change in the poverty rate of children under 18 (blue bars) and adults aged 65 or over (orange bars) as well as the difference between the two (red dashes).

The biggest differences in the poverty change between children and the elderly were observed in Latvia (22 points), Cyprus (21 points), Malta (15 points), Spain (12 points) and Bulgaria (11 points), where pensioner poverty decreased by at least 10 percentage points even as child poverty was rising.

In contrast, in countries like Greece and Iceland, although both poverty rates increased substantially, child poverty went up more. This pattern also held in Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Slovenia.

Source: Eurostat (last update 14.11.2014).
Source: Eurostat (last update 14.11.2014).

Why did the recession apparently hit children so much more than the elderly?

Partly it is because old-age pensions tend to be relatively stable (even if they remain ungenerous), while earnings and working-age benefits have often been eroded in real terms. In some countries state pensions are set to rise with (or even above) inflation. For example, in the United Kingdom state pensions are protected by the triple lock:  “increasing each year by whichever is the highest out of prices, average earnings or 2.5%”.

According to the OECD Society at a Glance (2014) report, working-age benefits have been the main target of fiscal consolidation across the industrialized world, although several countries (e.g. Austria, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Slovenia) froze pensions too.

Yet, in many countries where pensioner poverty rates decreased the most, they remain very high. For example, at least one in three pensioners live in poverty in Cyprus (35%), Greece (40%) and Latvia (42%) – the highest levels of elderly poverty (using the anchored measure) in the European Union.

Source: Eurostat (last update 14.11.2014).
Source: Eurostat (last update 14.11.2014).

Disclaimer: the views expressed in this post are the responsibility of the author alone.

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delight – advent countdown 21.5: lights at temple square

It was a fun evening.  We loaded the cooler with sandwiches, fruit, and juice, and headed to Salt Lake.  Temple Square was a happening place.  We parked several blocks east and up the hill from the Church Office Building.

It was cold.  The grower was snuggled in his carrier, riding in the stroller.  The dancerdid not want to wear her coat (the usual, I don’t think she remembers winter), but was so cold that she was barely walking…that, and she was mesmerized by the lights.  Her little walk reminded me of a penguin.  The builder was so excited.  His hands were cold till the designershowed him how to use his pockets.  At one point I was holding both he and the dancer’s hands, walking down some steps next to the temple.  He looked up at me with a big smile and sparkly eyes, and proclaimed, “Momma, I loveyou!”  “I love you too,” I replied.  He began to tell me something about the lights and the temple, but spotted a picture of Christ in the building we were approaching, and be-lined for it.

On the way back to the car, I began to tire from pushing the grower and builder in the stroller.  The designer took the stroller and I piggy backed the dancer (who did not want to be carried, but we could not freeze so the penguin could walk…).  I wasn’t moving fast enough, and the last few hundred feet, the designer proved his super power, carrying the dancer and pushing the boys up the hill.

Everyone was exhausted.  As we drove towards the freeway, the kiddos were all out, and I was starving.  The starving I haven’t felt in a long time.  I pleaded with the designerto stop.  “Anywhere,” I said.  We wanted to try a Mediterranean place in Sugar House, but they closed as we pulled up.  Fortunately, Pei Wei was on the next block, and still open.   The designer surprised me with one of my favorites, coconut cream curried chicken with brown rice.   Fun night!

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Jason Jamar (left) brought in Damon Beierle for today’s “JBar Weekend Restroom Report.” Damon is the mastermind behind the Burnet Summer Concert Series, which kicks off on May 27 at the Haley Nelson Amphitheater. It’s gonna be a jammin’ summer! For more information or to see the full musical lineup, go to Facebook.com/burnetconcerts. The Burnet Summer Concert Series is brought to you by Double Eagle Entertainment, the Burnet Chamber of Commerce, and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune.

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Blown Away

antiquetypewriterOn the weekend my eldest nieces sent me their writing samples for the upcoming Blue Pencil Cafe at the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick’s WordSpring festival. One did poetry and the other a short story. I was blown away by both of them.

The short story is complete even though it’s only 750 words. I think that makes it flash fiction. The writing is tight. She is only 16 and she seems to have already gleaned the lesson of making every word count and using them sparingly. I wouldn’t get that lesson until I was in my thirties. And as you can see on this blog, I don’t remember it often. The story itself is adventurous, exciting, dangerous, about spies and killing and things that I would never write about because it is so far removed from anything real in my life. She is completely off in the world of her imagination. And it is a vivid place where she isn’t afraid to let anything happen. Is this genre writing? I don’t know. But the author who is going to blue pencil this with her will know. He is the perfect person I think because his own writing likewise goes off on adventures with spies and detectives, assassins and the like. I am excited for her. I think her session will go well. And I can tell her she has natural talent and a lot of skill until I am blue in the face but it will only take her so far because I am always going to be her auntie even if she respects my writing and editing skills. But for an outsider, a published author, to give her praise and tips and advice … that will be so amazing for her.

Poetry was never my strong suit, though I have taken workshops on it and have had poet friends give tips and advice when I’ve had the need to try and construct a poem. When I have accepted poetry submissions to the magazines over the years, I have been unable to edit them, have published them exactly as they arrived because I never know if what seems like a typo actually is or if that was the poet’s intention. They are deep mysterious characters to me, these poets. They know things, I don’t know. I would never in a million years try to break into their club with my small arsenal of non-fiction and fiction writing tools. But my other niece is in the clique already, at the tender age of 16. The three poems she chose to submit are all very different. She did that on purpose, she said. Of course she did! Like I imagine all good poetry to be these are all the result of some deep thinking … some really deep thinking! I read them in awe, wondering over every little thing … why are the lines broken in that way? How did she decide to purposely misspell that word to give it a double meaning? Where did the idea come from to use brackets to off-set that word? I couldn’t pick which one I liked the most because they were so different, each one unique and interesting in a new way. I could never provide feedback of any kind, poetry is so far out of my realm and she appears to be really in it. I think she will have an awesome session too because I know the poet/ professor who will be in the Blue Pencil with her and I know he will be kind and encouraging and honest in his feedback.

I think both Blue Pencil leaders are going to be blown away by these two young girls. Yes, I am biased, but if I received their submissions without knowing they were only 16 years old I would never imagine they were both still in high school. I think they will be the hit of the whole festival. I know all my friends and colleagues in the organisation will be so supportive and encouraging of them. I am so excited to take my nieces to this event!

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Federal Bank ties up with PhillipCapital for NRI PIS management

Kochi: Federal Bank entered into a strategic partnership with PhillipCapital (India), a subsidiary of the Singapore headquartered PhillipCapital group, for managing NRI Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS).

The tie-up was announced at a customer meet held on April 07, 2016 at Singapore. On the occasion, Shyam Srinivasan, MD & CEO of Federal Bank and Lim Hua Min, Chairman of PhillipCapital Group exchanged the MoU announcing the tie-up.

PIS is a route designated by the Reserve Bank of India for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to invest in Indian Equity Markets for purchase of shares and convertible debentures listed on registered stock exchanges in India.

PhillipCapital is an integrated financial house with a global presence that offers a full range of quality and innovative services to retail, corporate and institutional customers. The company operates in the financial hubs of 16 countries, with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK, France, Turkey, Australia and USA.

The tie-up with its Indian subsidiary will thus be a significant value-add to the NRI clientele of Federal Bank, particularly those in the non-GCC countries, who can now avail PIS using the wide global network of Phillip Capital and their experience and expertise in providing consistent and world-class customer service.

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The RideWide bar is back! The 2nd reincarnation of the original wide bar is now 800mm from end to end. It’s the little difference’s that make it one of the most comfortable bars in its class. The backsweep and upsweep help the bar to the ultimate feel once tried always loved.
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Welcome to Kirkby Thore’s Parish Website

The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 3rd of December 2018 at 7.30pm in Kirkby Thore Memorial Hall.  Everyone is welcome.

Future meeting dates include:

  • Monday 7th of January 2019
  • Monday 4th of February 2019
  • Monday 4th of March 2019

Kirkby Thore Parish Council currently has 2 vacancies for Parish Councillors.  The Parish Council is involved with many issues that effect the community and really need help from enthusiastic people who want to make a difference for the benefit of everyone.  The positions are voluntary and for further details of what’s involved read “The Good Councillor Guide”.  The Parish Council meets 12 times a year on the 1st Monday of every month

Eden Welfare Support Directory – The A-Z of Groups and Services in Eden

Eden District Council has launched Eden's Welfare Support Directory.  The directory lists groups and services available to residents in Eden.  To access the directory click here.

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A66 – Stay up to date with the project.

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A66 – Weekend Road Closure

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Attack of the Clones

I don’t know what happened over the past 15 years but it seems that female clones are everywhere. You know what I mean. The groups of 3 – 5 girls who are all dressed alike, have the same dyed, keratin-treated hair, the same ultra-white sneakers you need to put your Ray Bans on to avoid temporary blindness, and the same Valley girl way of talking. You would see them in cafes most of the time, sipping their Grande Caramel Macchiato very timidly while tweeting and talking to one another at the same time. The ones who are thankful and proud that they don’t have a single ugly friend in their crowd. Oh wait, is it posse now? Or squad?

I chuckle while I’m typing this because, really, when did it become OK to be a clone?

For as long as I can remember, I have always hated conformity. Wait… Hate may be a very strong word. Let’s just say I’m not a fan of it. For me it’s equivalent to being lazy — not thinking about who you really are, not being imaginative enough to get out of the box.

When I was a kid, I have always wanted to wear jeans when we have school parties or during, what we call, civilian days. For me, it’s a sign of adulthood; a sign of independence. But my mother wouldn’t hear the end of it. She said that I don’t look good in pants. That I look best when I’m in a dress, with tights, and sneakers on. And I know that I do and I know that I like it. But there’s a nagging feeling inside me because I know that I stick out like a sore thumb from my other classmates.

I remember my mother buying me a purple umbrella (my favorite color) with pumpkins, bats, witches, and candles  printed all over . The umbrella screams “Happy Halloween” and I loved it! But I also remember my grandma looking at it weirdly and saying it’s scary, may aswang, and it’s not fit for a little girl. Which made me question my love for it and tell my mom about it. My mom said don’t listen to what others say about what I should like. Like what you like, she said.

I remember my mom asking my other grandma to sew me dresses for my birthdays and other special occassions. Both of us would look at fashion magazines and pick out our favorites. We would then put together our own design based on our picks and would come up with a dress that is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. She discouraged me from buying directly in department stores because, then, I’d look like 5 out of the 8 girls in the room. And it was true.

These little growing up anecdotes are bunched together and contributed mainly to who I am today. My mother probably knew that I was a bit different from others and acted on it faster than I did. And for that, I am thankful.

Because, really, when did it become OK to be a clone?

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Bash in the Boro's Champion

Crush Rowdies, under the direction of Coach Brian Clough, were crowned the Champions of the Bash in the Boro U14 Girls Bronze Division this past weekend.  They did not concede a goal all weekend.  They won their games 3-0 and 2-0 on Saturday and tied 0-0 on Sunday to win the championship on points.  It is great to see these players rewarded for all of their hard work and effort.  Congratulations on a great weekend.

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ICWSM12: Conference on Weblogs and Social Media

The 6th International Conference on Weblogs and Social Media is definitely on my shortlist of conferences I would like to attend in 2012. It will take place from June 5 to June 8 in Dublin, Ireland. Keynote speakers include Andrew Tomkins, Patrick Meier and Lada Adamic.

The International AAAI Conference on Weblogs and Social Media (ICWSM) is a unique forum that brings together researchers from the disciplines of computer science, linguistics, communication, and the social sciences. The broad goal of ICWSM is to increase understanding of social media in all its incarnations. Submissions describing research that blends social science and computational approaches are especially encouraged.

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RadioActive: October 29, 2018

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March For Our Lives Utah explores obstacles to voting, voter discouragement and voter education, UTAH WILL VOTE RALLY

Tonight’s lineup:

  • March For Our Lives Utah co-hosts included:
    • Asha Pruitt, a senior at Skyline High School
    • Zeia Woodruff, a senior at West High School
    • Madeleine Eliason, a Junior at Woodscross High School
  •  UTAH WILL VOTE RALLY  will take place at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 5th at the Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, Salt Lake City,
  • Lara Jones called in to fill us in while supporting at A Prayer for Pittsburgh for all those impacted by the attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Got a story you'd like to share on the show? Record a voice memo on your smart phone, then email it to Keep it under 3 minutes and be sure to include a name and phone number in the body of the message.

RadioActive is a production of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah. Tonight's team included:

  • Exec. Producer: Lara Jones
  • Assoc. Producer/Host: Billy Palmer
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$50K Reward Offered in Teen’s Hit and Run Death

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VALLEY GLEN, Calif. (KTLA) — Authorities announced a $50,000 reward Tuesday for the hit-and-run driver who killed a high school senior who was riding his bike.

hit-run-cyclist18-year-old David Granados was struck by an SUV around 6:30 p.m. on March 24 in Valley Glen.

According to investigators, Granados was riding southbound on the east side of Bellaire Avenue, crossing Oxnard Street.

A driver heading west on Oxnard Street hit Granados, throwing him from his bike and causing severe injuries.

Granados was rushed to a local hospital, where he died the next day.

The driver of the SUV did not stop to render aid.

So far, the investigation has revealed the suspect’s car may have been a 2000 to 2004 Mercedes Benz M-Class SUV.

Granados was a senior at Grant High School, and he had just celebrated his 18th birthday.

“It’s so inhumane how they didn’t help a person,” relatives told KTLA.

A memorial with flowers and candles remains at the scene of the accident, one month later.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact LAPD Valley Traffic Division detectives at (818) 644-8063.

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Moberly Police Arrest One Following Standoff

Moberly Police have made an arrest after a man barricaded himself inside a room at the Super 8 Motel just after 8:00 last night. [Friday]

Officers responded to the motel when they received reports a man was making a disturbance and threatening to kill motel staff when he was asked to leave.

Police attempted contact with the man, but were also met with threats, and he had used all available locks to barricade the door.

A search warrant was executed and the man was taken into custody without further incident.

His identity has not been released pending formal charges from the prosecutor.

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Lady W’s Wimbledon Times Spotlight

Lady W’s Wimbledon Times Spotlight

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Lady Wimbledon’s Wimbledon Times Spotlight is here and what a crazy week it has been! Take a peek below and read the full article here featuring Lady Wimbledon’s inspiring talk at Metro Bank for Global Entrepreneur Week, discovering the hidden gem that is Wimbledon Hill Park with Berkeley Homes, and finally returning to childhood memories with Wind In The Willows courtesy of the Polka Theatre.

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London of Mayor awards the Polka Theatre with £1.2 million funding award helping secure the future of this community pillar in Wimbledon.
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    Established in 1994, Rete Italia is Australia's Italian-speaking radio network.

    With over 30 stations on air, Rete Italia covers Italian speakers in metropolitan and regional areas.

    The station includes a mix of locally produced and overseas content, including:

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Skinny Chicken Caesar Salad

Enjoy a yogurty twist on this classic main meal. Instead of using mayonnaise - try our yogurt for a unique taste! Keep it light with our Fat Free Natural Yogurt or go Greek with our Greek Style!

  • 1 large head of Romaine lettuce, torn
  • 2 chopped, cooked, skinless chicken breast
  • 220g fat-free or low fat croutons
  • 60g freshy grated parmesan cheese

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  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
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Put some oil in a pan and fry the chicken gently. Once cooked through leave to cool, shred and leave to one side.

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Oscars 2015: Best Dressed – Landofpod.

The 85th Academy Awards® will air live on Oscar® Sunday, February 24, 2013.

As you’ve seen from my Worst Dressed post, this year’s Oscars red carpet encompassed a flurry of styles. There was a lot to live up to compared to last year with Lupita’s Cinderella inspired gown, Emma Watson’s grungy Vera Wang ensemble and Kate Hudson’s sexy caplet all knocking it out of the park. From good to bad, slutty to demure and chic to drab, every style was explored on this year’s carpet however, and there were certainly some style winners. I am extremely excited to share my favourite looks with you guys, so without further adieu, here are my best looks from the 2015 Oscars.

Sienna Miller in Oscar de la Renta with a Christian Louboutin bag and Forevermark jewels:

Sienna looked absolutely sensational and stole the fashion spotlight for me. Undoubtedly my number one best dressed of the night, Sienna embodies style, class and chic and I could not love this more. What’s amazing about this look for me is that it encompasses so many different aspects which in theory should not work together, but in reality are so beautiful. Velvet, lace, sheer cut-outs, ribbons and bows – I mean if someone described a dress like that to you you would never want to see it, but Sienna and Oscar executed it perfectly. Everything in this dress is perfection and every little detail, such as the stylized lines draping down the front of the dress, effortlessly adds to the overall effect. Sienna’s team then finished her look off with ease with her hair, make-up, Louboutin clutch and Forevermark jewels all exquisite. Well done Sienna – j’adore!

Rosamund Pike in Givenchy with Lorraine Schwartz earrings:

Just wow. Another lady who nosed on perfection, Rosamund was a very close second in the runnings. This red Givenchy is to die for. It is so elegant with the upward bust-line and her easy pulled back hair, yet it also has the perfect amount of sex appeal with a thigh high slit and waist defining panels. At first glance, I wasn’t sure if maybe she needed a little more accessorizing, but the more I looked at it I knew that I was wrong. The simplicity of the diamond drop earrings and those thin strapped shoes are the cherry on the cake and Rosamund looks absolutely breathtaking.

Eddie Redmayne in Alexander McQueen with a Chopard Watch:

Repping it for the men, although not the best poser in the world, Eddie Redmayne looked outstanding for his big night. Throughout the award season, Eddie has made a name for himself as a man who likes to play with fashion and who is very into his clothes – both of which can be seen here. This navy suit is impeccably tailored and the midnight blue works perfectly with his icy blue eyes. What sends this suit to a whole new level however, is the amazing addition of the velvet. And no, not only a velvet lapel, but velvet shoes! Definitely not something seen very often, Eddie has brought something new to the carpet and he genuinely could not have picked a better look to receive his first Oscar in – congratulations Eddie!

Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe in Alexander McQueen:

Yes, I know I just spoke about him above, but not only was Eddie my best dressed man of the evening, he was also half of my best dressed couple. Eddie’s wife Hannah has proven herself as quite the fashionista throughout the award season and last night was no exception. I adore this Grecian style gown and the neckpiece, waistband and additional feathers are all perfect. I know that some people are against the feathers at the hip, but I personally love them and think that they make the dress. All of the features combined with her easy hair and the fact that the dress is midnight blue, to match Eddie’s amazing ensemble, results in my unquestionable most stylish couple of the evening.

Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine in Armani Privé:

Another couple who impressed me were Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine, for pure sex appeal alone. I’m not 100% on Behati’s dress, but you cannot deny that the sexuality that you see when looking at this pair is through the roof. They just ooze sex appeal and lust and Adam’s suit is absolutely flawless – here’s my second favourite pair of the night!

Jenna Dewan in Zuhair Murad Couture with Stuart Weitzman shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewels and a Lee Savage clutch:

Jenna would not be one that I would usually look out for on the carpet, but wow did she take me by surprise at the Oscars. This Zuhair Murad creation is stunning on the petite beauty. Showing us and others (*coughs* Chrissy Teigen) the perfect amount of sex appeal for this ceremony, Jenna shines with her gorgeous embellishments, somewhat edgy jewels and the pop of colour with her lip which finished this off to a tee. Full marks Jenna!

Meryl Streep in Lanvin with a Salvatore Ferragamo bag and Fred Leighton jewels:

Flaunting a stereotypical Meryl look, Ms. Streep looks amazing and this is definitely one of her best looks in the last few years. She looks gorgeous from head to toe with every accessory being en pointe, in particular her earrings, belt and shoes. What this look shows us is that accessories can make or break an outfit and in Meryl’s case the accessorizing was sublime.

Chris Evans in head-to-toe Gucci:

This was another show-stopping moment for me. Chris is the epitome of a Hollywood class act here and could easily pass for an old Hollywood icon. This Gucci  ensemble is gorgeous and with his classic hairstyle and well-trimmed beard he looks devastatingly handsome.

Cate Blanchett in John Galliano with a Tiffany & Co. necklace:

No surprises here as Cate is the definition of style personified, but yes Cate Blanchett is another of my winners. This John Galliano gown is everything with the unrefined shoulders adding a slight touch of boho. Clearly, what gives this look its oomph is that amazing turquoise Tiffany necklace though – divine.

Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein with Chopard earrings:

After what I would call a rocky start to the awards season, Lupita came back fighting and once again has triumphed in this white Calvin Klein number. This dress is one which looks simple, yet upon inspection has so many intricate details. Although simple, it is a lot of dress for someone to pull off and Lupita does so flawlessly with her ebony skin creating a gorgeous juxtaposition with the gown.

Reese Witherspoon in Tom Ford with Tiffany & Co. jewels:

This is one of those looks which will always be in style. When one attempts to wear a dress as minimal and simplistic as this the execution needs to be exquisite, something which Reese has nailed. The corsetry in this dress is impeccable, showing that a lot of fittings were needed. It all was worth it though with this being the perfect look to finish off Reese’s simple, but stylish award season fashion choices.

That’s it for my best of the best from this year’s Oscars ceremony, but I also have just a few more who almost made the mark that I’d like to discuss with you quickly.

The Almost Best Dressed:

Anna Kendrick in Thakoon with Norman Silverman jewels:

This look seemed to get quite a bit of slack for being lack-luster, but I have to say that I really like it. I think that Anna looks gorgeous here and the chain part of the dress, dark eye and messy hair all add a touch of sex appeal. All in all though, I do agree that it needs something more make its way into the best dressed category. I give this look a 7/10.

Dakota Johnson in Saint Laurent with a Bally bag:

Like Anna’s dress, this is one which is very pretty, but just didn’t quite make it to the top spot. What I do love about this dress, however, is the asymmetric bust-line and corset which are very flattering on Dakota’s tiny frame. The shoulder strap is clearly also to die for and her slightly messy hair with the red lip polish the look off with ease.

Oprah in Vera Wang:

I think that Oprah looks marvelous here – she is glowing. Again, this look wasn’t quite a best dressed winner for me, but what I am absolutely in love with is how this fits her body. This is exactly how to wear a dress when you are a bigger lady. This Vera Wang gown hugs Oprah in all of the right places, it shows off everything that it should and the illusion created from the draping is stunning. This is an absolute 10/10 for dressing for your body and I am so happy that someone has finally shown how it is done. Thank you Oprah!

Keira Knightley in Valentino with Chanel accessories:

This dress screams Valentino. The whimsy and ethereal nature of this dress is beautiful and soothing which is why it is the perfect choice for the pregnant Keira. It is so, so pretty and what makes it even better is that it fits is perfectly with Keira’s periodic style which she can be known for. All in all, she manages to radiate the perfect aura for both her and the event.

Well that’s the end of another very long post. If you enjoyed this post and haven’t already seen my other then make sure to look are my Oscars Worst Dressed post here.

If you guys liked this post then please let me know by liking, commenting and/or sharing and thank you all for your support. Make sure to have a look at my facebook and twitter also.

Photos are from: huffingtonpost.com

Author: Pádraig Power.

Landofpod Springtime Style: Delpozo SS 2015.

The 4th post in my Springtime Style collection brings me onto hip fashion house, Delpozo. Founded in 1974 in Madrid, although around for just over 40 years, Delpozo maintains a fresh, funky vibe which sets it apart from many other designers. In their SS collection, Delpozo focuses on amazing graphics, beautiful fabrics and an abundance of colours, all which lead to a stellar show.

Although, fresh funky and stylish, many of you might not like some of the pieces, but for those of you who do, you will fall in love. Many of the looks are for a very specific style viewpoint, but I adore the contemporary fashions displayed in this collection. Have a look below at my favourite looks, some of which are purely for fantastic fashion and others which starlets should be knocking each other over to try and get their hands on.

This could be cute on a funky, supporting actress at a premiere!

This is one of the looks for fashion, but I adore it!

Such a cute and unusual crop top!

This look could be a hit or a miss, but on the right starlet I think it could be very chic indeed.delpozo-spring-summer-2015-nyfw20

Possibly my favourite look from the collection, this look needs to be worn by a starlet – it is stunning!

This is definitely one of the looks which is more so for fashion, but I personally think that the crop jacket could be a stunning addition to a chic look. I love the cropped circle pattern!

This dress has actually already been worn by Julianne Moore earlier this month at the Palm Springs International Film Festival!

Another look which is more fashion than function, this orange and peach ensemble begins to bring in the ever popular sheer element which I have been constantly telling you about – you genuinely need to get your hands on something sheer for spring guys!

A super risky look and very fashion forward, I think that tailored correctly, and paired with the perfect accessories, this could be a red carpet winner – it would be very difficult to get right though, only for the brave!delpozo-spring-summer-2015-nyfw32

Another vibrant cocktail dress – I am in love with the material that they used here and in other parts of the collection. I love the fact that it appears rigid, yet soft and that it has a slight shimmer to it.

Cate Blanchett anyone?

I don’t think that this dress would actually be wearable or would look good on a carpet, but there is something that intrigues me for some reason. Perhaps it’s the attachment at the bust as it is very reminiscent of the Delpozo look worn by Margot Robbie last year (seen below), which I loved:

Finally, we have this almost entirely sheer, blue dress. I do not like the fit, and don’t really like the lower half either, but I am obsessed with the sheer shirt on top. It is sublime and oh so chic!

That’s it for day 4. As always, make sure to let me know what you thought about the post and make sure to follow me on twitter and facebook – and follow the actual blog of course!

For more Springtime Style click here.

Photos from: fashionising.com.

Author: Pádraig Power.


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Visuals 2 – Favourite Fashion Shots From the Last Month

Continuing on from my first visuals’ post (to see click here), I have decided to make this post type a trend on my blog. So often does one focus on a specific show, shoot or collection that it is nice sometimes to relax and just see what catches your eye. For my visuals posts, I garner the majority of my images from my tumblr account, where I find an array of images that excite my neurons and set my creative juices flowing. To coin the heavily-utilised phrase, a picture is indeed worth a thousand words, but more importantly for me, pictures allow one to take what they wish from them. They are not rigid in their expressions. They do not define what one aught to learn or know. They do not present a mere right or wrong. They are personal. They enable the viewer to relate to them, to get lost in their whimsy, or merely to find a stellar outfit that needs to be a part of the viewer’s wardrobe! With that said, it is high time that I practice what I preach and allow some of the most eye-catching and inspiring fashion-related pictures that I have found over the last month to hopefully set a spark alight in your mind. Please enjoy:

Liv Tyler by Ellen von Unwerth – Les Beehive

Lineisy Montero by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue UK February 2016

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Reuban Ramacher, Robi G., and Elias de Poot (in Zara, believe it or not).

Dauda Hauwa Asingar for Marianne Fassler Resort 2015 by Paul Samuels.

Dior Homme FW16, Anya Hindmarch FW16, Fionnan Byrne-Perkins in Topman Essentials, Spring 16 – the shoelace is everything ❤

Erin Mommsen in Nicola Formichetti

Erin Mommsen again I love this picture because here Erin reminds me of a mix between Kendall Jenner and Ellar Coltrane – androgynous and effortless.

Anja Rubik in Vogue China Feb 16, Bottega Venetta Spring 16 Ready To Wear.

Floral at its finest ❤ Nemanja Maksic for Harper’s Bazaar Man Serbia Apr 16, Ana Cristina & Anders Hayward for Manifesto Mar16, and the prettiest floral dress that I have seen in a long time.

Bringing 90’s back in the most stylish of manners – Lie Sang Bong FW16.

Rianne Von Rompaey, Christy Turlington and Kate Winslet.

George Hard for Fucking Young, Tommaso de Benedictis for Bon Magazine FW13 and Jennifer Lawrence for Dior 16.

Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture.

Liv Tyler – showing us sexy baby doll.

That’s it for this month’s most inspiring pictures on Landofpod and I hope that you found at least one that generated some feelings within you. Photographs have been a beautiful release for creativity since when they first appeared in the 1820s and will always be a pure path to expression. Please feel free to send me on any pictures that you find inspiring and let me know if you found this post interesting.

As always, if you would like more posts to keep coming then please like, comment and/or share this blog post. For daily inspiring pictures then check out my tumblr account and for all other things ‘Landofpod’ then follow my FacebookTwitter and Instagram accounts.

Bye for now from your Irish fashion blogger,

Pádraig Power.

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Come see why Ozzie's Body Shop of Loveland, Colorado is the best auto mechanic and your first choice in auto body repair in Northern Colorado. At Ozzie's, many services are offered like vehicle collision repairs, auto paint jobs with expert color matching, dent repair, local pick up and delivery, 24-hour towing service, claims handling assistance, a written lifetime warranty, routine maintenance - and much more. In an effort to serve our customers in all of their car care needs, Ozzie's added Mechanical Services in 2008, and can assist with all of your routine maintenance and auto repair needs. Ozzie's truly is your one stop Total Car Care Center in the greater Ft. Collins and Loveland area. We also offer towing! When you come to Ozzie's Body Shop you are sure to receive a warm greeting along with the highest quality of care and professionalism offered in the industry. We are here to serve you in all your vehicle needs. We employ only certified technicians with a broad knowledge of the latest in automotive techniques. We maintain a clean, updated facility so your car receives the highest quality craftsmanship. Our shop is a true state-of-the-art facility, serving all of the greater Ft. Collins region.

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LCF Residential Conveyancer Makes the Finals

Published: 19th June, 2017

Congratulations go to LCF Residential’s  Sarah McCann who is a finalist at this years  LFS Conveyancing Awards 2017  .

Sarah is one of only five to individuals to be shortlisted for the national award of  Young Conveyancer of the Year.

The process to reach the finals is  very stringent and involved a personal interview and mystery shopper feedback, added to which this year saw the largest volume of award applicants to date, so this is a fantastic achievement.

The awards dinner will be held at the NEC in Birmingham on 20 September 2017.

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The 3 Keys to Adulthood

A Mother’s Day chat reveals that the secrets to happiness and maturity (i.e. true adulthood) are independence, challenge, and exploration.

This past Sunday, while most people were taking their moms out to brunch, I was treating mine to a 2-hour phone conversation on various topics. Somehow, we came up with these 3 keys to adulthood. Rather than sending her a card, I’m honoring her request to write down some of the things that we talked about:

  1. Independence (without isolation). Both my mom and I are interested in freelancing as an alternative to working in a corporate structure. For us, this is a natural extension of the unschooling we did when I was a child. We realized that if the system is failing you, you have the power to opt-out and find your own path. While my professional independence has so far come at the price of financial independence, that’s slowly starting to change. I use the qualifier “without isolation” because I have to fight my natural tendency toward social anxiety (and being a hermit) when being non-conformist.
  2.  Challenge (without competition). While I eventually left academia to regain my independence, I greatly enjoyed the challenge that it provided. Since then, I’ve tried to create new challenges for myself – whether physical, intellectual, or emotional. I mention “without competition” because it’s so easy to go from “getting better” to “being better than everyone else.” Friendly competition can help all parties get better, but aggressive/hierarchical competition tends to be universally destructive.
  3. Exploration (without excess). My mother and I are both shameless Renaissance Women who don’t want to place limits or boundaries on our interests. Another reason that I left academia was because I felt pressure to cease exploration and be specialized. I continue trying to find a good balance between focus and exploration – both professionally and personally. I’m also trying to help similar-minded folks do the same. I say “without excess” because it’s so easy to start mindlessly consuming experiences (and the unnecessary substances and possessions that often go with them). Not only does avoiding excess help you achieve financial independence, it also helps you stay focused on exploring the things that really matter.

Have you pursued independence, challenge, or exploration? If so, did you succumb to any of the  pitfalls (isolation, competition, or excess)? Can you think of any other “keys” to adulthood?

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Panasonic GH5, a mirrorless camera built for filmmaking

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Panasonic’s $1700/£1600 (body only) GH5 offers a great range of pro filmmaking features. With powerful in-body image stabilisation, it’s a great choice for news shooters, documentary filmmakers and events.

The GH5 is weather-sealed, frostproof (to -10C), and can shoot 4K and HD in a range of broadcast quality formats without needing an external recorder. It has a very high resolution electronic viewfinder and a multi-angle touchscreen.

Key features

Broadcast quality

The GH5 can shoot 4K, in 10 bit, 4:2:2 at up to 30p internally. That means it records more information than the usual consumer 8 bit, 4:2:0 format,  so your footage will stand up better to colour correction, grading and effects.

Slow motion

The GH5 can record 60p (2x) 4K slow motion, at 4:2:0 8 bit internally, or 4:2:2 10 bit with an external recorder. In 1080p HD it can shoot at up to 180p (that’s 6x slow motion, or 7.2x for PAL users).

It has five-axis in-body image stabilisation for easy handholding.

There’s advanced autofocus, with touchscreen focusing and programmable rack focus.

Screen and viewfinder

The viewfinder is very sharp, with over 50% higher resolution than the previous GH4 or Canon’s EOS M5. That makes eye-level shooting a good option, even for stills.  The touchscreen resolution is as high as Canon’s pro 5D Mk IV.

Dynamic range

With a paid upgrade ($100), you can shoot V-log with a 12 stop dynamic range. (Dynamic range means how well the camera deals with contrast). V-log is a flat picture style which compresses highlights and shadows, and is designed to be corrected or graded afterwards: the GH5 lets you preview how the footage will look once LUT correction is applied.

It has microphone and headphone sockets, and two built-in microphones (one of which is for noise cancelling).

An optional $400 audio module adds two pro XLR microphone inputs and physical dials and switches for changing audio settings and levels.

Other features

  • It can display pro waveform and vectorscope monitors
  • There are two SD card slots and no recording limit
  • It’s a world camera: it can shoot NTSC or PAL formats.

The MFT (micro four thirds) sensor is smaller than Canon’s APS-C and the full frame format used on some Canon and Sony cameras. That means you can’t get quite as creative with shallow depth of field, unless you add an expensive Metabones Speedbooster adapter to fit lenses designed for larger sensors. But for documentary and events shooters, more depth of field may be a bonus as it means fewer focus errors.

Panasonic’s colours, out of the camera, aren’t as good as Canon’s – though the GH5 has better colours than previous Panasonics. But being able to shoot in 10-bit 4:2:2 should make the footage easy to correct and grade.

Low-light performance won’t be nearly as good as the exceptional (and much more expensive) Sony A7S Mk II, though  it’s an improvement on the GH4.

Continuous autofocus isn’t as good as competitors when shooting at 24fps.

It’s bigger and heavier than its predecessor, the GH4.  But that’s relative: at 725g it’s still slightly lighter than the lower-spec Canon 80D, and only 100g heavier than Sony’s A7S II.

Should you buy it?

For documentaries, news and events, the combination of broadcast quality 4K, easy handholding, interchangeable lenses and pro audio looks unbeatable at this price.

For better low-light performance and video features (but no image stabilisation) at a significantly higher price, you could get the Panasonic GH5S.

The BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K has many pro video features at a lower price, but it’s less convenient and robust.

Filmmakers who want a ‘cinematic’ look might find the small sensor limiting. If you don’t need to shoot 4K, the Canon C100 might be a better choice. If you don’t need the GH5’s pro features, the G85/G80 has the same great image stabilisation in a smaller body for less than half the price.

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Levi Allen shot this adventure video entirely handheld with the GH5.

This video from RomsProd on Youtube shows how a pre-production GH5 performs in low light: it looks good to me.

Kaimon Wong and Dan Chung from Photo Gear News tried out the autofocus and in body image stabilisation.

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Come to Think of It

AGarBlog is a much better title than LeftWingZionist. That is merely my opinion, as the writer and creator; but I do not agree with this opinion as the marketer and publisher. For the benefit of search engine optimization, LeftWingZionist is a three headed monster craving attention while drenched in the blood of the masses. As the marketer, I feel confident that the overzealous shall be reached knowing full well a more subdued, deeper thinking crowd is the target. As the publisher, I would remind myself as the writer that it might be a great idea to actually bring in some Left Wing thought as well as an essay or two about the Zionism. Not that I want to be a pushy editor, because I know the trouble that I am having as a writer, but let’s get real about Israel, hombre.

AGarBlog was the short-lived predecessor to this here fandangled techno-writing. I wrote about my business. I wrote about my neighbors. I wrote about my dog dying. Nothing terribly different than now, really, except back then I had a digital camera and included my own photos rather than steal imagery off the internet. For educational purposes, I would incorporate links to the text which would then open new windows. I would also consistently use Crazy Capitalization for stylistic purposes. Ontop of this, I disengaged the 4th wall between myself and the readers by addressing ya’ll as You, and giving You the nickname of the 15 of You or You 15. Now, it turns out, my shtick is more customized for the internet, an identity designed as a potential, hot-shot, political asshole blogger who suppresses freedom and thought of not only the poorest, most pitiful Palestinians, but of the lowest hanging, and swinging, Tea Bagging fruit as well. A wily victim-maker, ready to stick it to America by calling for nationalized health care while also supporting Israel’s right to defend herself from the constant, Arab aggression that eventually bombs other people to make a point. Listen, Hitler was a vegetarian, but Gaza doesn’t even come close to either Johannesburg or the Warsaw Ghetto.

But do You really want to read my perspective on that? In essence, the point of my blogging is to keep myself writing. Or, actually, to simply get myself writing. I am desperate to maintain a discipline of sitting at the desk and jotting thoughts down to be consumed by a reading public. And I don’t think You expect much out of me except Peace, Love, Harmony and other forms of Crazy Capitalization. Coherence will be good to add, as well as some sweet alliteration to keep the narrative flowing with hidden games and messages. There are images in my head that I need to get out. Purple rhinos that dance in tutus.

I have checked into it, and I can change the name of my blog is to create another page. As if that’s a big deal, but You know what? I’m not real interested. AGarBlog is the nickname of LeftWingZionist, and if You want to use it, You may. Nothings changed. I’m still trying to get some writing done.

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Juggling schoolwork, cadet training and saving the world, Tom is on the adventure of his life. In his new adventure, Tom, and fellow cadets Roger and Astro, have their first encounter with a dangerous new enemy with a surprising origin. "As roaring rockets blast off to distant planets and far flung stars, we take you to the age of the conquest of space with Tom Corbett...Space Cadet!"

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The main reason I purchased the Geo Metro was as an MPG experiment. I had the crazy idea I wanted to build a 70MPG car. The Metro was in horrible shape when purchased and I got less than 30 MPG on the drive home. That would have been fine for a normal car but the EPA estimate for a '93 convertible Metro is 37.7 MPG (20% higher than what I was getting). After rebuilding the engine I started slowly working on the MPG aspect of the car.

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Increased tire pressure from 32 PSI to 50 PSI
Swapped in a transmission from a 1990 XFI
Installed a 3-Tech economy grind camshaft
Installed a 3-Tech 10 degree advanced camshaft sprocket
Added lightness
Full radiator grill block
Installed an MPGuino to monitor instantaneous MPG
Removed passenger side mirror

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Amazing spectacle on a Melbourne tram

It takes a lot to amaze me nowadays, but last Saturday I was definitely amazed, stunned even. We were rolling along on our ancient tram in Melbourne when I saw an amazing sight. Two teenagers boarded our tram. They sat down across from us and they began to chat with one another, face to face like.

Not for a few minutes before taking out their phones, but for the entire journey. They talked, they laughed, they looked at one another and nodded or shook their heads. They used body language to communicate.

It was terribly unnerving. To see two young people who weren’t doing their finger exercises on a tiny screen or shouting into their phones made me squirm awkwardly and wonder.

Who were these two young people? Why were they having a conversation face to face, not on Facebook with a million twittering imaginary friends, but with one another as if the whole thing were natural?

Were they from another planet perhaps? Or had their phone accounts run out. Had they forgotten to charge them? Perhaps some catastrophic event had caused them to misplace their phones.

Or was it perhaps my own wishful thinking, a delusion, that had invented something that no longer exists. Genuine conversation minus electronics.

There’s got to be a perfect plastic container out there!

Seems like I’ve started the year off badly. Fallen off the wagon, you might say. I fear that 2012 is no better than 2011 and all the years that went before it. Guess I’m doomed to keep on searching for the holy grail, which in my case, turns out to be the perfect plastic container.

I’ve been through a passion for Tupperware. What devoted domestic diva hasn’t? Had a few of them with their lifetime guarantees but the parties were demeaning and, besides, Tupperware is oh so expensive!

So I turned to cheaper plastic containers that soon became discoloured and weren’t quite spillproof. When they became misshapen with lids that didn’t fit I relegated them to a special place in my kitchen devoted to spare and emergency containers. You know the sort of collection I mean. Too good to throw out cause you may need them one day in an emergency.

I don’t dare ask myself what sort of emergency would necessitate a crappy plastic container, but you never know. I certainly don’t. But should the occasion arise, I’m well stocked.

My latest indulgence is “Lock & Lock.” Apparently, you can never have too many of them. I have thousands of these containers, a kitchen full. All shapes and sizes, rectangular, round, and even bottle shaped.

Long ago my naive husband suggested that perhaps I have enough plastic containers. When will I use them all? Have we got room for all these things?

He has a point, of course, but he doesn’t understand that the search for the perfect container is a bit like religion. You have to believe that there is something out there that will give real meaning to your life, structure and order. Isn’t that what religion’s about?

Well, in my case, I’m under the impression that if I can have the perfect collection of plastic containers then all will be well with the world, my world, that is. So neat and tidy, so stackable, so useful. A place for everything etc. etc. And who wouldn’t want to live without chaos?

Sadly, just when you think you have enough containers for every occasion, you pass a shop that has more Lock & Lock containers. These ones offer the possibility of storing tons and tons of leftovers. And they put the others to shame. They are made of even better plastic without that dangerous chemical in them. You know the one I mean. BPA, the latest evil ingredient in plastic. They say it could cause irreparable damage to your cells. Can’t be too careful these days, can you?

Can you?

Well, this is what happened a couple of days ago and that’s how I fell off the wagon in 2012. But this time I’m sure that I have every plastic container that I will ever need. I’ve seen the light and intend to stick to my new resolve religiously.


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As part of any technical project, reports and any other written documentation take a long time to prepare, let alone translate into different languages, if necessary. Technical writers and publishers could make their life a lot easier just by taking some steps in advance, which can help avoid pitfalls and ensure that their technical translation will meet their requirements and expectations.

1. Do your research
You’ve probably done more than enough of this already, but investing a few more hours of your time in the preparation of your translation project will pay off greatly. Start by pulling together some background information which will help the linguists reproduce your text as accurately as possible. Any descriptions/ pictures of your company’s products, website links or other relevant documentation serves as excellent reference materials which will certainly give linguists better insight to the material for translation.

2. Define your target audience
Precise instructions on the target audience of your document can greatly influence the final quality of the translation. Where exactly will your text be read and by whom? Does your report address consumers in Europe, Asia, the United States or Africa? Will your company’s products be sold among teenagers or adults? Consider adjusting the content of your document according to your readers’ needs, but also reflecting on your budget for professional translation. For example, complex technical descriptions can be replaced by graphics, which facilitate better understanding, render your text easier to read and, translation-wise, are often more cost-effective than an elaborate passage.

3. Define the purpose of your text and find a suitable translation professional
Clarify what the translated text is supposed to accomplish. This is a crucial step and can also help you make the right choice of professional. Is the text associated with your company’s brand or international sales? Then you’ll probably need to rely on a professional translator who specialises in marketing and will adopt the right style of expression in order to promote your business. Do you need to have a complex scientific report translated? It is a good idea to try and find a professional translator who has experience in the subject matter in question. Knowing two languages is not enough to be a translator. Translators are resourceful individuals of multiple skills and specialisations. Qualified translators typically specialise in their fields, continuously update their knowledge, and are skilled writers. If your technical field is quite specific, get in touch with a professional translation agency and ask for a translator with past experience with similar material.

4. Set aside some time for answering questions
Meticulous translators often ask questions and you should expect to hear from them during the translation process. Any feedback you can provide which can render your requirements clearer is an essential contribution and will make the final text more accurate and understandable to the target audience. Take the time to answer questions and complete translation briefs with any specific demands you have for your projects. If your project is on-going or of a large volume of words, it may also be a good idea to ask for a sample file to be delivered in advance so that you can check if the outcome meets your expectations.

5. Have the translation double-checked
You’ve probably checked the content of your technical document numerous times before publication, and its translation should not be an exception. Ask to have the final text proofread by a second independent linguist, or assign it to an educated native speaker who knows your business / subject matter. This approach helps eliminate small, but embarrassing errors which can cost your technical document its validity and utmost quality.


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Linguistics: Cognition and Communication (Master of Arts)

Program: Linguistik: Kognition und Kommunikation / Linguistics: Cognition and Communication
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Program length: 2 years / 4 semesters (120 ECTS points)

German Linguistics examines the German language – namely utilizing the findings and methods of modern international speech science. The characteristics of German are analyzed on a structural (syntax, semantics, phonology, morphology) and functional (pragmatics) level. Furthermore, cognitive, social and historical aspects of German play an important role in this program. All of these issues are handled under the light of applicability in  broad range of professional fields.

The four-semester Master program in Linguistik: Kognition und Kommunikation / Linguistics: Cognition and Communication aims to connect theoretical and practical knowledge. The general objective is to solve a series of problems through scientific analysis. Knowledge previously acquired in a Bachelor program is expanded and supplemented in this program.

Major topics

The profile of the Master program is particularly aligned with the research focus and activities established at Marburg: as a result, the program offers the option to specialize in the fields of Cognitive linguistic modeling and Dynamic linguistic analysis of varieties of German. This specializing is integrated in the two research focal points of the participating institutes, Experimental, clinical and cognitivie neurosciences and cultural dynamics.

Beyond this research-based profiling, the program at Marburg allows for studying the subject in its entire breadth. Historically, the profile of German Linguistics encompasses all stages of language, from the Late Middle Ages to the present, as well as focusing on various systematic areas of historical linguistic and language use research.

With respect to the direct entry into professional life, the experiences of the past have shown that linguistically well-trained graduates of German studies programs have excellent opportunities on the labor market. For the speech sciences, it is noted that there are identifiable fields of application outside of academia, though some are only just coming into being. These include, for example:

  • Computer linguistics, language technology
  • Language and communications consulting
  • Language documentation, teaching foreign languages
  • Publishing, journalism, media, PR sector
  • Differentiated education sector

The program aims to impart competencies in the cited fields of application, without losing sight of the orientation toward theoretical and academic competencies appropriate to the Master's degree. As a result of its practical research orientation, the program offers talented students the ideal preparation for a Doctorate program.

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