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Governing Law/Interpretation
1. The law applicable to this agreement shall be the law of England and Wales.
2. rla shall, in providing the Services and discharging all the obligations set out hereunder, exercise reasonable skill and care in conformity with the normal standards of the Architect's profession.
3. rla shall act on behalf of the Client in the matters set out necessarily implied in the Appointment.
4. The Client shall advise rla of the relative priorities of the Client's requirements, and shall inform of any changes or variations in the Client's requirements, budget or timetable.
5. rla shall co-operate with any other designer and the CDM Coordinator, and as appropriate, pass relevant information to them.
6. rla shall make no material alteration, addition to or omission from the Services, or from the approved design, without knowledge and consent of the Client and shall confirm such consent in writing. In an emergency, rla may make such alteration, addition or omission without the knowledge and consent of the Client, but shall inform the Client without delay and subsequently confirm such action in writing.
7. rla shall, in providing the Services make such visits to the Works as rla at the date of appointment reasonably expected to be necessary.
8. The Client shall, free of charge, supply rla with accurate information necessary for the proper and timely performance of the Services, and rla will rely on such information.
9. The Clients shall give decisions and approvals necessary for the proper and timely performance of the Services.
10. The Client shall have authority to issue instructions to rla, subject to rla's right of reasonable objection.
11. Neither rla nor the Client shall assign the whole of any part of the benefit or in any way transfer the obligation under the Appointment without consent in writing of the other.
12. rla shall not appoint any Sub consultant to perform any part of the Services without the consent of the Client, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. rla shall confirm such consent in writing.
13. Subject always to the provisions of Clause 2, rla does not warrant results or outcomes beyond their control, specifically:
the Services shall be completed in accordance with any programme or timetable for the Project;
that the planning permission will be granted;
the performance, works, products of others;
the solvency of any other appointed body whether or not such appointment was made on the advice of rla.
Statutory Rights
14. The Client shall instruct the making of the applications for planning permission and approval under building acts, regulations and other statutory requirements, and applications for consent by freeholders and all others having an interest in the Project. The Client shall pay any statutory charges and fees, and any expenses and disbursements made in respect of such applications.
CDM Regulations
15. Where applicable, the Client shall comply with his obligations under the CDM Regulations, including the appointment of a competent CDM Coordinator as soon as possible.
Other Appointments
16. The Client shall appoint and pay any consultants and other persons as may be required under separate agreements.
17. The Client, in respect of any work or service in connection with the Project performed or to be performed by any person other than rla, shall:
hold such person responsible for the competence and performance of this Service and for visits to the Site in connection with work undertaken by them;
hold the Principal Contractor where applicable, and/or the other contractors, responsible for his management and operational methods, for the proper carrying out and completion of the Works, and for the health and safety provisions on the Site.
Fees and Payments
18. rla's fees shall be calculated and charged as set out in the Letter of Appointment.
19. Where a percentage basis is to be used, rla's fees shall be calculated as a percentage of the total Construction Cost, excluding VAT, when the final valuation has been ascertained and agreed. By total Construction Cost is meant the cost as certified by rla of all works including site works executed under rla's direction and control. For calculating percentage fees before the final cost has been ascertained, the following bases shall be used:
before the contract is let – the cost estimate by rla or the appointed consultant;
after the contract is let – the contract sum.
20. Time based fees shall be ascertained in accordance with the rates set out in the Letter of Appointment.
21. Lump sums specified in the Letter of Appointment, time charge rates and mileage rates shall be reviewed every 12 months from the date on which rla commenced performance of the Services and may be revised in accordance with the Retail Price Index ("RPI").
Additional Fees
22. Additional fees shall be payable if rla, for reasons beyond their control, are involved in extra work or incur extra expenses, such as where:
the scope of the Services is varied by the Client;
it is necessary to vary any item of work commenced or completed due to the nature of the project or charges in interpretation, or enactment or for revisions to laws;
services by others are not provided or are delayed;
rla is to provide additional services relating to the settlement of disputes in connection with the Project.
Expenses and Disbursements
23. The Client shall pay the expenses specified in the Letter of Appointment. Expenses other than those specified shall only be charged with the prior authorisation of the Client. The Client shall reimburse rla for any disbursements made on the Client's behalf.
24. rla shall maintain records of time spent on Services carried out on a time basis, and of expenses and disbursements, and shall make these available to the Client on reasonable request.
Payments by Client
25. Payments under the Agreement shall become due to rla on issue of rla's accounts. The final date for such payments by the Client shall be 30 days from the date of issue of an account. rla's accounts shall be issued at intervals of not less than one month and shall include any additional fees, expenses or disbursements and state the basis of calculation of the amounts due. Instalments of the fees shall be calculated on the basis of rla's estimate of the percentage of completion of the Work Stage or other services or such other method specified in the Letter of Appointment.
Payment Notices
26. A written notice from the Client to rla:
may be given within 5 days of the date of issue of an account specifying the amount the Client proposes to pay and the basis of calculation of that amount; and/or
shall be given not later than 5 days before the final date for payment of any amount due to rla if the Client intends to withhold payment of any part of that amount stating the amount proposed to be withheld and the grounds for doing so or, if there is more than one ground, each ground and the amount attributable to it. If no such notices are given the amount due shall be the amount stated as due in the account. The Client shall not delay payment of any undisputed part of an account.
27. Any sums remaining unpaid 30 days after the Client's receipt of an account from rla shall bear interest at 8% over Bank of England Base Rate.
Payment on Suspension or Termination
28. If the Client or rla suspends or terminates performance of the Services, rla shall be entitled to payment of any part of the fee or other amounts due at the date of suspension or termination on issue of rla's account in accordance with clause 25.
29. Where the performance of the Services is suspended or terminated by the Client or suspended or terminated by rla because of a breach of the Agreement by the Client, rla shall be entitled to payment of all expenses and other costs necessarily incurred as a result of any suspension and any resumption or termination on issue of rla's account in accordance with clause 25.
30. The Client shall pay any Value Added Tax chargeable on the net value of rla's fees and expenses.
31. rla owns the copyright in the work produced by him in performing the Services and generally asserts the right to be identified as the author of the artistic work/work of architecture comprising the project.
Licence
32. The Client shall have a licence to copy and use and allow other consultants and contractors providing documents and bespoke software produced by rla in performing the Services, hereinafter called 'the Material' but only for purposes related to the Project on the Site or part of the Site to which the design relates. Such purposes shall include its operation, maintenance, repair, reinstatement, alteration, extending, promotion, leasing and/or for any other project. Provided that:
rla shall not be liable if the Material is used for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared;
in the event of any permitted use occurring after the date of the last Service performed under the construction of the Project, the Client shall:
- where rla has not completed Detailed Proposals (Work Stage D), obtain rla's consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; and/or
- pay to rla a reasonable licence fee where no licence fee is specified in the Letter of Appointment;
in the event of the Client being in default of payment of any fees or other amounts due, rla may suspend use of the licence on giving 7 days' notice of the intention of doing so. Use of the licence may be resumed on receipt of outstanding amounts.
Rights of Third Parties
33. For the avoidance of doubt nothing in this Agreement shall confer or purport to confer on any third party any benefit or right to enforce any term of this Agreement.
Suspension and Termination
34. Either the Client or rla may be giving reasonable notice to the other to suspend or terminate performance of the whole or part of the Services. If the performance of any or all of the Services suspended is not resumed within 6 months rla may, by notice in writing to the Client, terminate the Appointment.
35. In the event of the Client being in default of payment of any fees or other amounts due, rla may suspend their obligations under the Agreement by giving at least 7 days' notice in writing to the Client of the intention to suspend performance stating the grounds for doing so and the Services affected. rla shall resume performance of the affected Services on receipt of the outstanding amounts.
Negotiation or Conciliation
36. In the event of any dispute or difference arising out of the Agreement, the Client and rla may attempt to settle such difference or dispute by negotiation or in accordance with the RIBA Conciliation Procedure.
Adjudication
37. Any dispute or difference arising out of this Agreement may be referred to adjudication by the Client or rla at any time. The adjudication procedures and the Agreement for the appointment of an Adjudicator shall be as set out in the 'Model Adjudication Procedures' published by the Construction Industry Council current at the date of the reference.
Naming or Nomination of an Adjudicator
38. Where no Adjudicator is named in the Agreement and the parties are unable to agree on a person to act as Adjudicator, the Adjudicator shall be a person to be nominated at the request of either party by the nominator identified in the Letter of Appointment.
39. When in accordance with the Letter of Appointment either the Client or rla require any dispute or difference to be referred to arbitration, the requiring party shall give notice to the other to such effect and the dispute or difference shall be referred to the arbitration and final decision of a person to be agreed between parties or, failing agreement within 14 days of the date of the notice, the Appointer shall be the person identified in the Letter of Appointment. Provided that the Client or rla may litigate any claim for the pecuniary remedy which does not exceed £3,000 or such other sum as is provided by statute pursuant to section 91 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
40. The Client hereby acknowledges the need for rla to record their work photographically and understands this has a material value to rla. The client agrees to rla taking photographs of the project prior to and upon completion of the works for marketing purposes. The client hereby consents to photography and to its use for publication, promotion and exhibition. The client consents to grant access to the works on completion for a photographer and assistant to record the work and to prepare the rooms as necessary to facilitate photographs being taken. rla agrees to ensure that no staff, service users or visitors are captured in any photographs taken.
Marketing Income
41. rla and the client recognise the design has commercial value for photographic, television and film location hire. The client hereby agrees to pay rla 25% of all revenue derived from location hire and associated marketing/advertising opportunities.
Architects Credit
42. rla assert their right to be credited as designers of the project in all photography, journalism or film work associated with the project. The client agrees to ensure that any publications carrying photographs of the work are informed of the need to credit rla as designers.
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Keepers Lodge Farm, Corby Road, Gretton, Northamptonshire NN17 3BW
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News Breaking News Yessika Carapia-Madrigal killed in Durham car accident
Yessika Carapia-Madrigal killed in Durham car accident
By MICHAEL HUSSAIN
Posted: January 25, 2023 EDT
Updated: January 25, 2023 08:45 AM EDT
Crash was at Cornwallis Rd and Beechwood Dr
DURHAM, NC, (January 24, 2023) - Two people tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle accident early Tuesday morning in Durham, according to police.
Two people tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle accident early Tuesday morning in Durham, according to police.
The victims were identified as passenger Yessika Carapia-Madrigal, 21, and the driver, a 27-year-old man, both Durham residents. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers with the Durham Police Department were called to the intersection of East Cornwallis Road and Beechwood Drive after 1:30 a.m. for reports of a traffic crash involving only one vehicle: a 2017 Chevy Camaro. Initial reports suggest the driver lost control of the Chevy while negotiating a curve on Cornwallis Road and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to cross into oncoming lanes.
The Chevy ultimately traveled off the roadway and crashed into a telephone pole and a large tree.
An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about the case was urged to contact the Durham Police Department Traffic and Crash Team at 919-560-4935, ext. 29448.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Each year, roughly 36,000 people die – and another 1.9 million people are injured – in motor vehicle crashes in this country.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
While the cause and liability of the crash are being investigated, Candice Bond, an experienced accident attorney and Managing Partner of Bond Legal, said that it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned attorney.
"In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from the scene of the crash, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party," said Bond, a national analyst for The Legal Advocate.
"Time is of the essence in cases such as this one, and the victim's family must ensure that evidence is reviewed efficiently."
Pending the investigation, the family members of Yessika Carapia-Madrigal may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this tragic incident.
"We understand that losing a loved one is not only a deeply emotional loss but also an economic one," said Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal.
"If you have lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence, contact a wrongful death attorney and get the guidance needed to obtain the justice you deserve."
Have you been in a similar accident and need help? Speak to one of The Legal Advocate's national legal analysts now free of charge for a no-obligation.
Tags: Passenger Killed, Durham, East Cornwallis Road and Beechwood Drive, Fatal Accident
The staff of The Legal Advocate would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Yessika Carapia-Madrigal and family

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Kmetz, Nuttall, Elwell, Graham, PLLC, is proud to announce the acquisition of Hickey, Collins & Beach, Chartered effective Oct. 1, 2018. In addition to this acquisition, former Hickey Collins & Beach partner Ralph Beach, CPA, MST, has joined KNEG as an associate partner of the firm. Brian Elwell, CPA, has been named managing partner. The firm will be renamed Kmetz, Elwell, Graham & Associates, PLLC, (KEGA), as of Oct. 31, 2018.
Beach, who is certain that the firm's acquisition will benefit his current clients, joins recently named associate partners Stephanie Freetly, James McGuigan and Sherri Kolodziejczak. Beach has over 30 years of experience and holds professional memberships with the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
"This affiliation will enable me to not only handle individual and business tax and accounting requirements but also assist in new areas that could help grow and protect the business and personal finances of my clients," said Beach.
Elwell has been with KNEG for over 20 years. He holds memberships with the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition to providing financial and tax services for businesses and individuals, Elwell assists businesses and nonprofits with audits and management consulting.
"This acquisition will add more benefits to our firm's service offerings for both client bases. Our firm's focus continues to be that of offering the highest level of expertise combined with cutting-edge technologies," said Elwell. "The addition of Ralph E. Beach, III, CPA, MST, as an associate partner, in conjunction with our newly promoted associate partners, broadens our firm's areas of expertise while affording our committed staff members the ability to grow in their knowledge base and careers in industries that Ralph Beach has served for decades. We are excited to have this addition to our firm and feel the transition will be seamless as the philosophies of client service excellence by both firms will continue to co-exist."
KNEG's name change to KEGA not only reflects the addition of Beach as an associate partner and Elwell as managing partner but also the departure of Scott Nuttall. Nuttall had been with the firm for 25 years.
KEGA is a public accounting firm, which serves individuals and enterprises in both the public and private sectors. Services offered include audit and assurance services, tax services and planning, personal financial and estate planning, small business bookkeeping and payroll. The firm's partners and associates will continue to offer the same quality services that they have provided for over 40 years and will remain at its current location at 2800 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach.
Established in Vero Beach on March 15, 1977, the CPA firm has been helping local businesses grow with tax, accounting, audit and professional bookkeeping services. The firm's experienced professionals focus on providing solutions for not-for-profit organizations, condominium associations and high net worth individuals. With a staff of four principals, four associate partners and eight staff professionals, KNEG is one of the largest CPA firms in Vero Beach.
For more information, contact Melody Ipolito at 772.231.6902 or mipolito@knegcpa.com.


In his song Bhramar Geet, poet Surdas narrates the incident when Lord Krishna sent Uddhava to Braj with a message for the gopis and other cowherd people of Braj. Uddhava was the great knower of the knowledge of yoga and Vedas and had no belief in the spiritual power of love. When Uddhava reached Braj, he was surrounded by gopis (cowherd maidens) who started talking to him about Krishna and his message for them. Uddhava when saw such a merciful state of gopis due to separation from Krishna, he felt pity at them and started explaining them the power of Universal form of God and told them to worship that Universal God rather than loving Krishna as its of no use to them. He explained them that Krishna is no ordinary cowherd boy who will love them in return of their love but is a Universal supreme God who should rather be worshipped and meditated upon in mind. Gopis, who were completely drenched with Krishna's love distressfully compared Uddhava to black beetle and told him the pain of their hearts which was beating for Krishna.


At Midwife Seattle, we are pleased to offer hospital birth at the Family Beginnings unit of Group Health Cooperative in Seattle. This unit is highly supportive of the midwifery model of care, and boasts the lowest cesarean rate in the greater Seattle area. Policies support women�s desires to eat and drink in labor, labor in water, have support people present and have freedom in choice of birth position. Labor nurses are supportive of both medicated and nonmedicated labor. The highly-skilled obstetricians are respectful of your wishes and consider your voice to be an integral part of decision-making around labor and birth. Medical support includes an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN), pediatrician, and anesthesiologist at the facility 24 hours a day. There is also a Special Care Nursery that cares for higher-risk newborns.
With a planned hospital birth, early labor is spent at home, then you will go to the hospital when labor becomes more active. At the hospital, a nurse works one-on-one with you in labor. She provides much of the hands-on care, including listening to your baby�s heartbeat. Your midwife is in the room with you frequently. Her role is primarily to develop and oversee a plan of care, but she also provides encouragement and offers expertise in coping with labor.
When you are admitted to the hospital, your baby is monitored with electronic fetal monitors (belts on your belly) for approximately 30 minutes. After this time, if the baby�s heart rate pattern is strong, the belts are removed and the baby�s heart rate is assessed at regular intervals using a Doppler. A blood sample is drawn and a brief health interview and physical exam are performed. Additional procedures such as IV placement or continuous monitoring of your baby are not routine. They are used only when warranted by the management plan. If your plan requires continuous monitoring, this may be done with a unit that allows freedom of movement and submersion in water.
When you are in the hospital, you will have access to all the technology available there. You may use IV medications or an epidural for labor. You may also plan an unmedicated birth in the hospital, and use many natural means for pain management, including water immersion, massage, relaxation techniques, position changes, acupuncture, and hot/cold packs. (At this time, Group Health does not offer waterbirth). When your baby arrives, skin-to-skin contact is encouraged and disruptions are kept minimal. Breastfeeding is strongly supported. Your midwife stays with you for one to two hours after birth. She then leaves, and the nurses provide support for breastfeeding, physical assistance and education.
At Group Health, labor and birth occurs in the same room. After the recovery period, you will likely be moved to another floor for ongoing postpartum care in a private setting. A Group Health pediatrician performs a newborn exam and assumes medical care for your baby while in the hospital.


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Jean-Bernard Émond est un homme politique québécois, élu député de Richelieu à l'Assemblée nationale du Québec sous la bannière de la Coalition avenir Québec lors des élections générales du .

Biographie

Parcours électoral et parlementaire
Jean-Bernard Émond se présente sous la bannière de la Coalition avenir Québec (CAQ) lors de l'élection partielle de mars 2015 dans Richelieu mais n'obtient que 32,5 % des voies, derrière le candidat péquiste Sylvain Rochon qui l'emporta avec 36 % des voix.

Lors des élections générales québécoises de 2018, toujours sous la bannière de la CAQ, Émond est élu député de Richelieu à l'Assemblée nationale du Québec avec 49,8 % des voix.

Le , il est nommé adjoint parlementaire du ministre de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Jean-François Roberge. Il demeurera l'adjoint parlementaire de ce dernier au ministère de l'Éducation quand Danielle McCann prendra en charge le ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur lors du remaniement ministériel du .

Depuis le , il assume également la vice-présidence de la Délégation de l'Assemblée nationale pour les relations avec la Région wallonne.

Résultats électoraux

Notes et références

Liens externes

Personnalité politique canadienne
Député de la Coalition avenir Québec à l'Assemblée nationale

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One of the last preserves that has level building envelop in the community. Gorgeous 6.92-acre property is next to a 25-acre non-buildable common area. A fantastic lot boarded with dense trees for privacy and excellent topography to create a dramatic entrance to your estate home. This lot will accommodate various architectural home design due to its versatility layout of the land. Most of the homes in the community range from 4000 square feet to over 5000 square feet. The lots are typically 3-4 acres in size. The Sanctuary is a unique waterfront community with 1350 acres, 187 homesites ranging from 2.5 to 11 acres, 20 miles of tranquil nature trails, 200 acres of parks, 17-acre waterfront amenity camp with clubhouse, exercise room, tennis courts, pool, gym, playground, boat slips, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Just 20 minutes outside of Uptown Charlotte, 25 minutes to Southpark, minutes to shopping mall, airport and a variety of grocery stores. Easy access to I-485, I-77 & Hwy 74.
I was searching for a Property and found this listing (MLS® #3442842). Please send me more information regarding 9224 Island Point Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28278. Thank you!
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I've curated a large quantity of Easter printables shared by many talented bloggers, but there are 6 projects that stood out and are so unique! If you have been very busy and didn't get around yet to decorate for Easter, or had time to plan an Easter craft, I think a couple of these projects will come in very handy for you!
Every time I look at this craft I smile! I love how the designer added such personality to the eggs with a simple drawing. The wreaths are beautiful, and this craft would be a perfect crafternoon project.
Kelly Murray is an illustrator, graphic designs and crafter. Her work is stunning, with such delicate style. I could stare at her work for hours!
With a little bit of planning, (you will have to empty a few eggs and let them dry), this project would be such fun family project! Mr. Printables has put together a tutorial and endless designs to inspire you to make your own eggs sculpture.
Here is an alternative to Easter candy for filling eggs. Download the template for egg dominos and fill a set of eggs with this game. Once the hunt is over, you can play with family and friends!
I will use the "lil carrot" paper to make some cupcake toppers for Easter. Please visit "We love handmade" to download both designs.
This is a gem. A french illustrator designed a beautiful bunny to "sit" on a shelf for decor. You can can use Bing translator to read her site in English.
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Thank you so much for sharing my bunny on your blog, it's so nice of you !
Une plaisir! Je parle français un petit peu ;) Your work is stunning! I'll be following your blog via bloglovin.
Thanks so much for sharing my crowned easter eggs. Your site is beautiful! I adore your icons and the background, too!


The Tempus was given to me by a friend who told me that it was good, but not as good as the Prensado. I think that I will have to agree. The Tempus is a nice box-pressed stick, about the size of a corona. It started a bit spicy but smoothed out very quickly and produced a woody, most oak, flavored taste. It was smooth yet flavorful, but not overpowering. I did notice that once I got down to the band, the smoke started to get hot. I was disappointed with this because I wanted to smoke it down farther than I was able to. But I still enjoyed the smoke and would probably pickup a few more sticks if I can find them on sale somewhere.


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Kim Jones is the New Face of Neutrogena
Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:00 PM in Beauty, Deep Clean Cleanser, Helioplex, Hydro Boost Water Gel, Kim Jones, Neutrogena, No more tiis ganda, skin care, Sunblock, Ultra Sheer,
Kim Jones is Neutrogena's new brand ambassador
Fashion blogger, TV Host, Model, Surfer - These and many more titles are given to Kim Jones. And now, she has teamed up with popular skin care brand, Neutrogena, for a beautifully healthy skin. Last March 11 at The Den, Marriott Hotel, Kim Jones and the new products of Neutrogena were launched to the public.
Neutrogena Skin Re-Treat host and Neutrogena's new brand ambassador Kim Jones
shares her experiences with the skin-friendly brand
Neutrogena products are not new for Kim Jones. During the official launch of the skincare brand's new beauty philosophy, she was eager and excited because she has loved their products for years. "Neutrogena is a brand I grew up it," Jones said. "I've been using it for about 10 years now and to be part of the brand is just a dream come true."
Neutrogena senior brand manager Ella Reyes-David explains Neutrogena's
new beauty philosophy of how healthy is the new beauty
Even the women behind Neutrogena was pleased to have Kim Jones as part of their family. According to Ella Reyes-David, senior brand manager for Neutrogena, Jones "embodies the personality of the brand." She also added, "The Neutrogena woman is naturally beautiful, optimistic and upbeat. Kim is all that, and more, which is why we're very happy to have her onboard. As an actual brand user, she accurately represents the beautifully healthy skin that Neutrogena advocates."
Healthy beauty VS Tiis-Ganda
L-R Dr. Clarisse Mendoza, Neutrogena brand ambassador Kim Jones, Neutrogena senior brand manager Ella Reyes-David, and J&J group brand manager Via Reyes-Abaño
Kim Jones has a lot of things going on in her life, especially on her face. She is often exposed to harsh lights, heavy layers of make-up and would often tape for long hours.
So to battle skin difficulties, she uses Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleanser and keeps herself hydrated. On work-free days, the bubbly social media celebrity also likes to keep it relatively make-up free. "What I love about Neutrogena is that it's very simple, and it's really beneficial for your skin. But it should be a complement to more important skincare habits like drinking a lot of water to stay hydrated," she said.
L-R Neutrogena senior brand manager Ella Reyes-David, Neutrogena brand ambassador Kim Jones,
and Johnson & Johnson group brand manager Via Reyes-Abaño
Sun protection is also essential to Jones, as she has been regularly spotted surfing with her fiancé, actor Jericho Rosales. She added, "Applying sun screen is really a big part of my skincare regimen. Other than that, I do the normal things like cleansing, toning and moisturizing. I'm very minimal. I try to keep my skin sort of exposed so it can breathe."
Johnson & Johnson Beauty group brand manager Via Reyes-Abaño
welcomes the guests to the Neutrogena Skin Re-Treat event.
Like Kim Jones, it is necessary for us to find the right skin care brand and to live a healthy lifestyle. That being said, Neutrogena introduced its newest skin care range that consists the Deep Clean facial cleansers, the Ultra Sheer sun protection range and the Hydro Boost gel and water-based moisturizers. Not only they are perfect for summer, they also provide you beautifully healthy skin, whatever the season may be.
"Many Filipino women believe in tiis ganda, making it acceptable for them to go through skin irritation and discomfort in the name of beauty," Ella Reyes-David, Neutrogena senior brand manager, said. "Our main goal is to spread the message that healthy is the new beauty."
According to Reyes-David, Neutrogena's products "combine scientifically proven formulas with skin-friendly ingredients." She added, "This combination allows Neutrogena to effectively address skin problems in a healthy and pleasant way."
The Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleanser makes your skin soft and smooth because it cleanses deep down into pores, dissolving dirt, oil and make-up residue. This product guarantees to remove up to 99% impurities, minus the post-wash dryness.
Another new product is the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel. It is a water and gel based moisturizer, minus the oily feeling. Upon application, it instantly hydrates, and helps soothe and calm skin, leaving it soft, supple and oil-free. This is made with a combination of Olive extract and Hyaluronic acid that allows it to provide up to 200 percent hydration, plus a Progressive Release System that keeps skin hydrated for up to 12 hours.
Later this year, Neutrogena is also set to launch the Fine Fairness moisturizer, a water-based gel cream which combines Vitamin C and Hexinol to reveal beautifully healthy and fairer skin in just three weeks. Winner, right?
With the season's scorching heat, the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer is a powerful solution to sun protection which has a dry touch technology which provides excellent aesthetics—it does not leave that sticky white film or residue upon application which people have come to associate with sun screen products. What I love about it, is it's water- and sweat-proof, non-greasy, and in fact, leaves a light velvety feel for more comfortable use. It has an SPF 50 sun protection range and has specific variants for face and the body.
"Neutrogena is a brand that has built its reputation by making a concrete difference in beauty and skincare through real results," Reyes-David said. "And the reality is that there are healthy ways to be beautiful without going through tiis ganda."
The newest Neutrogena products are perfect especially when summer starts. Now I'm definitely ready to enjoy my vacation while getting protected at the same time. They are also available for purchase online via www.healthybeautycircle.com. To know more about their awesome products, LIKE them on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/neutrogenaphilippines.
Pauline Reyes
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Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert; Blood Oath by Linda Fairstein; Justice in Plain Sight by Dan Bernstein
April 14, 2019 /in Book Reviews /by Patty Crane
Although not by conscious choice, most of my reading lately has involved lawyers.
Susan Wittig Albert's character, China Bayles, was an attorney for a big firm in Houston. She now owns the herb shop in the small town of Pecan Springs, Texas where she sells all things herbal and sparingly dispenses legal advice. As in all good cozy mysteries she is surrounded by a cast of interesting characters including best friend Ruby.
Ruby is usually China's partner in her sometimes enthusiastic and other times reluctant crime solving. This is a long running series and I've read the first 10 so far. If you like good characters and entertaining mysteries, this series is for you and starts with Thyme of Death.
Linda Fairstein's latest Alex Cooper book, Blood Oath, came out in March. Alex is an Assistant DA in the Manhattan Sex Crimes Unit. Back from an extended leave Alex's first task is dealing with a judge's bullying of a female prosecutor. She returns to her office to find Detective Mike Chapman and a young woman named Lucy waiting.
Lucy was picked up the night before on an old warrant. After seeing a picture on the wall at the precinct she freaks out and refuses to talk. At the behest of the captain, Mike brings her to Alex. What Lucy reveals could land Alex in trouble.
When she was 14 Lucy was a star witness against a serial killer responsible for deaths in several different states. While under the protection of the FBI and the federal prosecutors, Lucy says she was sexually assaulted. Is Lucy telling the truth or just trying to have her old warrant to go away?
Alex works quickly to verify Lucy's story and gather evidence but things really speed up when an attempt is made on Lucy's life. Fairstein is at her best in "Blood Oath" weaving together different storylines to a thrilling finish.
My third lawyer title is a work of nonfiction by Dan Bernstein. Justice in Plain Sight is the story of how the Riverside Press-Enterprise fought the state of California for open access to the judicial system. It was a fight that went all the way to the Supreme Court, twice.
The Press-Enterprise was a family-owned newspaper and while Riverside California was not a small town in the 1980's it certainly wasn't a major city. Newspapers were still the source of news for most people and the editor of the paper was committed to keeping readers informed. He also believed that for the public to trust and have confidence in the government (including the judicial system) they needed open access.
In 1978 California reinstated the death penalty and 2 years after that the California Supreme Court issued the Hovey ruling. The ruling gave judges permission to question potential jurors "individually and in sequestration" when asking about views on the death penalty. Trial judges however interpreted the ruling very broadly and were closing courtrooms across the state.
The Press-Enterprise lawyer routinely and unsuccessfully appealed each closing in Riverside County. Then came the Norco case, a foiled bank robbery that resulted in the death of a county deputy. This case drew national attention and was a big story for the newspaper. The judge not only moved the case to San Diego County but also closed jury selection.
The Press-Enterprise and Copley Press appealed the decision. The Court of Appeals ruled against them. When the California Supreme Court refused the case only one option remained. In December 1981 they petitioned the United States Supreme Court to rule on their appeal.
This case was the beginning, 2 more times over the next 3 years the Press-Enterprise would petition the U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeals. The first was the Albert Brown case. Brown was accused of the rape and murder of a teen. In this case the judge not only closed voir dire (jury selection) but also ordered the transcripts permanently sealed.
The third appeal would be for the Robert Diaz case. Diaz, a nurse, was accused of killing 12 patients with lidocaine overdoses. The judge in this trial closed the preliminary hearing.
Bernstein is a retired reporter and his writing is concise. Each of the three crimes are covered briefly but you get a good feel for the case. Background on the major people and rulings involved give you an understanding of motivations and the judicial issues.
He also covers extensively the workings of the Supreme Court and includes how each case was decided. His use of briefs, the notes (when available) from the justices themselves, and transcripts from the hearings give immediacy to the process. The lawyers and editors of the Press-Enterprise are unsung heroes and Bernstein does a good job bringing their story to life.
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La alluaudita es un mineral de la clase de los minerales fosfatos, y dentro de esta pertenece al llamado "grupo de la alluaudita". Fue descubierta en 1848 en el municipio de Skellefteå (Suecia), siendo nombrada así en honor de François Alluaud, ceramicista francés.

Características químicas
Es un fosfato anhidro de sodio, calcio, magnesio, hierro y manganeso, sin aniones adicionales. A la intemperie se altera transformándose en heterosita y purpurita.

Forma una serie de solución sólida con la ferroalluaudita (NaFe2+(Fe3+)2(PO4)3), en la que la sustitución gradual del magnesio y manganeso por más hierro va dando los distintos minerales de la serie.

Formación y yacimientos
Se forma como un producto de la alteración de los minerales varulita y arrojadita-(KFe). Muy común en rocas pegmatitas de tipo granito, donde se forma por metasomatismo sódico de litiofilitas-trifilitas, purpurita o ferrisicklerita. También se forma en nódulos fosfáticos en lutitas.

Suele encontrarse asociado a otros minerales como trifilita, arrojadita, satterlyita, wicksita, wolfeíta o pirita.

Referencias

 Alluaudita, mindat.org.
 Alluaudita, webmineral.com.
 Manual de alluaudita, Mineral Data Publishing.

Minerales fosfatos
Minerales de sodio
Minerales de calcio
Minerales de manganeso
Minerales de magnesio
Minerales de hierro
Sistema monoclínico
Minerales descubiertos en Suecia en el siglo XIX
Minerales descubiertos en 1848
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The Sugarloaf Explorer picks up guests for no charge, and can bring you pretty much anywhere you'd want to go during the festivities!
Leave your car in our parking lot - bring your skis and a change of dancing shoes, and enjoy with no concern about getting home.
We've always heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I can't think of a time that's more true than when you'll be having fun all day long!
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Michael at his team's 2013 presentation.
But at least they tried it.
Carrying on the tradition is 'our man' Michael Nicholson, but the kickings are getting less and less as he starts his third serious Flatlands Campaign.
How did 2013 go – which were the rides you were happiest with, Michael?
"I went alright early season; I was happy with how I rode in the Tour of the North and the Rutland. But I contracted food poisoning the week after Rutland and never really came back from it.
"I stupidly never gave myself enough time to recover as I felt I couldn't afford the time off.
Your 2012 Geofco-Ville d'Algeres team – tell us about it, please; did the African stage race programme come to pass?
"It was a bit disorganised, I wasn't expecting that, it threw me and I ended up getting a bit 'down' at the end of the season with personal money problems.
"I had to go home early.
Flanders for 2013 – why that team?
"They're local to where I was staying.
Doltcini are second sponsor – tell us about them.
"Doltcini is a clothing manufacturer making club kits and team kits.
Baguet are third sponsor – is that Serge Baguet?
"Yes Serge Baguet, the ex-professional rider.
"I'm not sure how much he is going to be involved – his bike shop (Baguet Bicycle Centre) is one of the sponsors.
Who's DS, and is there back up – mechanic, soigneur?
"There are a few DS – Luc Assez from Asfra, Walter Maes (previously with ISD-Lampre Continental, Colba Continental and ISD Sport Donetsk) and Thierry (Barny) Descamps.
How does the programme look?
"I've only seen March and the start of April but it's packed with UCi 1.2 and 1.1's.
Tell us about the hardware please – frames, groupsets, tyres?
"We ride Flanders carbon frames with Shimano Ultegra groupsets and Moss wheels for racing.
Where will you be staying in Belgium?
How has your winter training gone?
"It's been different, the track changed a lot of what I did up until the end of the year.
How much of a difference has Glasgow track made?
"It made a big difference to my training to the Christmas period. I found it hard to combine hours on the bike with the quality stuff at the track. I didn't want to go to the track tired and waste the time but didn't want to miss too many hours.
You were fourth in the British Madison Champs with James McCallum – any 'what ifs'?
"Nope ! The top three were well clear.
"But I kind of wish I could have got my own bike when I started riding the track so I could get comfortable. That always helps. Scottish Cycling lent me a bike – it was a bit small but did the job.
At the British road race, you mentioned your weight to me – have you worked at bringing that down, over the winter?
"Normally I put a bit on at the start of winter and lose it on the run in to the early season.
"But this year I stayed lighter all winter, but didn't go too low to avoid illness.
Michael isn't having it all his own way in Belgium.
I know you'd like to ride the Commonwealth Games – do you keep the selectors abreast of your performances?
What's your take on the Lance/Rabo/UCI mess?
"I think its a good thing, but in the long run I don't see anything changing.
"The same questions will be being asked in ten years just with different people involved.
"All areas of our society are corrupt due to selfish folk driven by want for money and 'success'.
Was 'kitting up' something you're conscious of in the races you rode?
"Yes, it's actually quite obvious to see who does and doesn't cheat.
"But there's nothing I can do about it so I just concentrate on what I'm doing.
What tips do you have for those intending to follow your footsteps?
"Go young and learn the lingo as soon as you can – the longer you leave it, the harder it is.
Your third year in Belgium – what's the goal?
VeloVeritas wishes Michael every success for 2013.
VeloVeritas didn't make it up to the Scottish 10 Mile Time Trial Championship at Alness. 'No problem,' thinks me, 'I'll get an interview with the winner; if John Archibald hasn't recovered from his crash and doesn't ride it'll be David Griffiths or maybe Chris Smart?' Not for the first time, I got it wrong. Liam Beaty? Is that the Hawick lad whom was second on the hill climb, last year?


WE DO ALL KINDS OF SPECIALTY TYPE ARRANGEMENTS. THIS COFFEE BOUQUET BASKET AS PICTURED IS $79.95.
This type of arrangement, that has a specialy item in it starts at $59.95 and up. This arrangement is large and AS YOU SEE PICTURED is for $79.95. If you would like, we can do something similar, a little smaller, starting at $59.95. You can make your selection below.
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Each arrangement in this section is different and designed with your thoughs in mind. We have lots of novelty items in our store, such as cats, dogs, horses, baby items, plush animals, candles, candies, chocolates, coffees, teas, coffe mugs, teacups & more that can be used in these types of arrangements.
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We breed some crossbreeds as well as a few purebred chickens. See our chicken breeds page for more information on our range of chooks.
Chickens make wonderful backyard pets and are great with children, as well as the kids being able to learn about where eggs really come from!
Chooks are available from Point of Lay and availability will vary depending on the time of year.


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Well set up asset inventory is essential to reduce long-term costs in any agency. By tracking assets, lifecycle costs should be able to be reduced. An accurate asset inventory is a key element in meeting MAP-21 requirements. With the emergence of asset tagging and tracking technologies it is imperative to have a common standard in how these technologies should be developed and applied to support asset lifecycle management. Which of these technologies is the most efficient at reducing costs is still an open question.
•	Evaluate various technologies for tagging and tracking assets and capturing asset history. Each proposed tracking technology should be evaluated for various factors, such as cost, ease of use, efficacy, and time required to implement.
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Outdoors National & State Parks
A Complete Guide to Every National Park in the UK
Jessica Esa
Jessica has been a TripSavvy contributor since October 2019. She is a freelance travel writer and runs a translated literature and travel blog with her partner.
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The U.K. has 15 national parks, spread across England, Wales, and Scotland. The most famous include the Peak District, Lake District, and Snowdonia, but there is so much more to discover across all 15 than most visitors would think possible. From impossible views to rare wildlife and heritage history, here's what to see and do in every U.K. national park.
Dartmoor National Park
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The setting for many a novel and the site of most Devon local myths and legends, the word "mysterious" always springs to mind when considering Dartmoor National Park and its vast open spaces.
Ruined medieval villages (like the one at the base of Hound Tor), lone churches sitting on hills surrounded by green, and of course, the famous Dartmoor Prison Museum only add to the park's sense of mystery and foreboding. Major historic sites like Castle Drogo, the last castle to be built in England, and Buckland Abbey are also not to be missed. Take a break from the many hiking trails in the area to breathe in the scenery at Meldon Reservoir, or stroll around one of the many picturesque villages such as the medieval stannary town of Chagford.
The park is easily accessible from the majority of Devon, but the town of Okehampton is an ideal base if you don't have access to a vehicle; the new Dartmoor Explorer bus service connects wider Devon with the park.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
If coastal walks along one of the most stunning coastlines in Europe sounds like your thing, then visiting Pembrokeshire Coast in Wales should be on your radar.
Though it's one of the smallest national parks in the U.K., Pembrokeshire Coast National Park features 600-plus miles of public footpaths and bridleways, including a majority of the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path. It also forms one of the most diverse habitats for wildlife in the U.K.—be on the lookout for gray seals, dolphins, and puffins returning from Skomer Island, among hundreds of other bird species.
While you're here, carve out some time to explore the wider Pembrokeshire Coast. Dotted with small villages and towns, it's a a rich cultural area with 286 ancient monuments and over a thousand listed buildings. Make sure to try some seafood on one of your walks.
Lake District National Park
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One of the U.K.'s most iconic national parks that also doubles as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District is equally as famous for its cultural and literary heritage as it is for its sprawling and diverse landscapes.
Many of the country's most famous authors have strong connections to, and even homes in, this majestic area. William Wordsworth even wrote a guide to walking around the Lake District, a wonderful resource for ramblers to this day. Fans of Wordsworth can also tour Dove Cottage, where the English Romantic poet lived from 1799 to 1808, or visit Beatrix Potter's Hill Top farmhouse.
Being the Lake District, make sure to spend some time walking around or boating on one or more of the area's 16 lakes, such as Buttermere or Windermere. Or delve into the mountain forest of Whinlatter Forest Park to truly get lost in nature. History lovers will enjoy visiting Muncaster, supposedly Britain's most haunted castle, and Castlerigg stone circle, which dates back five thousand years.
Visitors typically choose Buttermere or Grasmere as a base to explore the Lake District from, but there are plenty of options within the park, especially if you have a car.
Cairngorms National Park
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Grantown on Spey PH26 3HG, UK
The most northerly national park in the U.K., the Cairngorms is a wonderful place to make the most of the Scottish countryside. With hikes and cycling routes suited to all levels, you'll be rewarded with incredible scenery no matter what. Families and adventure seekers alike will find something to pique their interest; activities here range from rare wildlife spotting, reindeer feeding, and walking through ancient pine forests to mountain climbing, zip-lining, and Land Rover tours.
The Cairngorms also contains many of the country's grandest historic sites, including Balmoral and Braemar castles. An ideal base to explore the Cairngorms is Aberdeen—the eastern gateway to the park—although public transportation also makes this park easily accessible from Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Inverness.
Broads National Park
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Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY, UK
Britain's largest protected wetland, the Broads is home to rare dragonflies, birds, and wild ponies, making for great wildlife spotting. Boating, too, is one of the major highlights of the area. With hundreds of miles of rivers and waterways weaving through the marshland, visitors can embark on a river tour, canoe, go stand-up paddleboarding, or sail. There are a number of footpaths and cycling routes throughout the park, where you'll also find windmills and churches dotting the landscape.
Located within Norfolk and Suffolk counties, the Broads National Park is easily accessible from both London and Norwich.
Brecon Beacons National Park
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No visit to Wales would be complete without taking in some of the scenery of Brecon Beacons National Park. Covering 520 square miles, the park has four distinct regions where you can enjoy one of the many hiking trails. Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, provides a worthy challenge to anyone who is in the area for a short break. If you have more time, then why not attempt the three peaks of Corn Du, Pen-y-Fan, and Cribyn? Or, try other local activities, such as caving, kayaking, or horseback riding. While you're here, be sure to look up at the night sky: Brecon Beacons was designated a Dark Sky Reserve in 2013.
When you're looking for something less strenuous, there are many small towns and villages within the Brecon Beacons, each with its own surprises to explore. Brecon town itself has good public transit connections, providing an excellent place to base yourself.
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Famously associated with the novel "Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" by Richard Blackmore, the wild and rugged moors of Devon's second national park are as dramatic today as depicted in the novel. Red deer and wild ponies are native to the area and can be found on the grassy plains and the ancient forests of the park.
Colorful towns and villages—including Porlock, Lynton & Lynmouth, and Dunster—dot the coastline, which forms the first section of the South West Coast Path. You'll find great hiking trails and local seafood in any one of these places, though Dunster has the added bonus of being near the dramatic Dunster Castle and Watermill.
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Featuring the highest peak in England and Wales, Snowdonia (located in North Wales) is the most visited national park in the U.K, with over a million visitors per year.
Conquering Mount Snowdon itself is a major draw for travelers, but taking the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top is also a breathtaking experience in its own right. Offering nine mountain ranges, waterfalls, and lakes, this is a haven for outdoor adventurists. History lovers will be just as preoccupied with many of the U.K.'s best-preserved castles present in the area.
There are more than 26,000 people residing in the towns and villages dotted throughout the park. The Welsh language is a major part of life here; it is many people's first (and occasionally only) language. Steeped in legend and folklore—a lot of which can be found written in "The Mabinogion," a collection of folktales and the legends of King Arthur—this is truly a beautiful part of the country with storytelling at its heart. Conwy or Bedd Gelert provide excellent bases to explore from.
New Forest National Park
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New Forest National Park in Hampshire is one of the smaller parks, but provides shelter to a number of wild fauna—including deer, New Forest ponies, pigs, and cattle—that roam free and help preserve the expansive landscape. Outdoor activities include archery, pony riding, and gentle walks through the heathland, forest, and valleys. Full of traditional tea rooms, local pubs, and fine restaurants serving local specialties like venison, fresh crab, and cider, this is an ideal park for a rejuvenating weekend break. An easy escape from busy London, Brockenhurst train station places you in the heart of New Forest.
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Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
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Balloch, Alexandria G83 8EG, UK
Easily accessible from Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland's original national park features lochs, coastline, and the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, divided by a fault line that runs through the park.
Tranquil Loch Lomond is the biggest loch (and lake) in Britain, and there's no better way to experience it than taking a boat out into the middle and observing the Arrochar Alps around you. There are countless ways to enjoy yourself on the water, including fly fishing, kayaking, sailing, and water sports like waterskiing and wakeboarding. Or, hop between the loch's 22 named islands, including Inchcailloch and Inchlonaig, to relax on beaches, explore ruined castles, and hike.
Described as "the Highlands in miniature," the Trossachs inspired Sir Walter Scott to write his 1810 poem "The Lady of the Lake." With its rugged landscapes, forests, castles, and small villages, hiking here should also be high on your list.
Peak District National Park
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Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WS, UK
Covering 555 square miles and featuring 65 mountains is the Peak District, England's first national park. It is divided into two sections—the wild Dark Peak and the gentler, softer White Peak—and can be explored via 1,600-plus miles of trails. Beginners and avid hikers alike will find something to suit their skill level, from the 5.6-mile, moderate loop trail to Thor's Cave, to the challenging, 8-mile trek up the 2,644-foot Kinder Scout. For long-distance trekkers, the Pennine Way, England's first national trail, starts in the Peak District.
When you need to give your muscles a break, check out historic landmarks like Chatsworth House (a filming location for "Pride and Prejudice" and "The Crown"), Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, and Haddon Hall. Derbyshire county is also known for its craft ale, so be sure to hit up a pub or two while you're here. The Peak District is centrally located and can be accessed from major cities such as Manchester, Sheffield, and Derby.
North York Moors National Park
Designated a national park in 1952, the North York Moors is located in northeastern Yorkshire and covers an area of 550 square miles. The heritage history is incredible, with the park featuring gothic ruins and working Victorian steam trains. Featuring 1,398 miles of paths and walkways, the moors offer near-infinite hiking and cycling potential for visitors who simply wish to ramble and explore at their leisure. The wildlife here is something special, too. The moors are home to the U.K.'s smallest bird of prey, the moorland merlin, and because the park reaches the coast, visitors may even spot whales swimming.
Northumberland National Park
Just south of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hadrian's Wall is Northumberland National Park, the northernmost national park in England. Due to its location, it's one of the least visited and most barren parks in the U.K., but is a favorite among those who love a true wilderness vibe. Every hike here is a period of discovery—the park features 1,400 monuments, including medieval castles, farmhouse ruins, and hill forts.
Northumberland National Park is also a site of environmental importance, as it was designated a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association in 2013. Perfect spots for a long walk include the Cheviot and Simonside hills, both of which are easily accessed from the small villages of Harbottle and Holystone.
South Downs National Park
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North Street, Midhurst GU29 9DH, UK
The South Downs offers visitors the quintessential English landscape: rolling green hills, babbling brooks, ancient woodland, and quaint old villages. This is England's newest national park, having been officially designated in 2010. In the park's famous chalk grasslands, you'll find a wealth of wildflowers, many of which attract some 30 unique species of butterfly.
The area also boasts several vineyards that produce much of the U.K.'s home-grown wine. If you enjoy walking, the South Downs Way stretches between the cities of Winchester and Eastbourne: 100 miles of hill and coastal views, all doable on foot.
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Bainbridge, Leyburn DL8 3EL, UK
Site of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge—which takes hikers up the hills of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough in under 12 hours—Yorkshire Dales National Park offers some of the most dramatic scenery in England. But you don't have to be a hiking pro to enjoy the trails—gentler walks include visiting top natural attractions such as Malham Cove and Aysgarth Falls.
Avid cavers, or anyone looking to try the activity, will be thrilled to discover that the Yorkshire Dales houses the Three Counties system, the most extensive cave system in the U.K. As of now, it's about 55 miles long, though it could potentially be expanded. Descend via one of 40 entrances to explore its underground waterfalls and wide caverns.
The birthplace of Wensleydale Cheese, agriculture is an incredibly important aspect of North Yorkshire county, and the pubs and restaurants reflect this passion. The historic Settle-Carlisle Railway goes right through the park, providing ample options for accommodation.
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Are religious and spiritual beliefs a matter of the heart or the head? Or neither?
The growing consensus among cognitive psychologists has been that people who are more intuitive and less analytical end up being religious as adults.
But new findings by researchers at Coventry University's Centre for Advances in Behavioural Science and at Oxford University challenge this assumption.
Their research suggests that people are not born believers, and that no specific personality traits or cognitive styles cause some to be more religious than others.
Instead, the factors most likely to influence religious belief are where an individual was born and the upbringing and education they received.
"We don't think people are 'born believers'... The available sociological and historical data show that what we believe in is mainly based on social and educational factors, and not on cognitive styles, such as intuitive/analytical thinking," said lead author Miguel Farias.
The reason this research is important is that it challenges a deeper implied assumption that those who are more emotional or less rational tend to hold beliefs in the supernatural, while those who are more "left-brained" or scientific tend to hold secular or atheistic beliefs. In some circles, intelligence is linked with lack of religious belief, while having a lower IQ is linked with being a believer.
For example, since 41% of American scientists do not believe in God or a higher power, compared to only 4% of the general public, some conclude that this is because scientists are generally smarter. The reality may be that those who had access to a particular kind or quality of education throughout their lives become more inclined to favour scientific explanations over supernatural ones.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, those who are religious and support a spiritual worldview may believe that having a strong intuitive sense puts them "closer to God" or to spiritual insight. The above-mentioned study calls this assumption into question as well.
Important note: This is a preliminary study, which means that more studies like it are needed to confirm its findings. So, while the new research calls into question previous assumptions many have held, nothing conclusive can yet be drawn.
very informative blog as i also believe that individual religious beliefs are influenced by upbringing. This had some good points in it.
It's true that we learn religious beliefs from our upbringing. However, it's also true that every human culture includes religious beliefs, just like pair bonding and care for the young. That makes it as inherit as bipedalism. Why? One theory is that we, unlike other animals, realize that someday we will die. Do we despair, or do we invent a continuing existence and a power that creates order in the universe? Or maybe they sense something bigger than us. Physicists are now saying, "The Universe is Conscious."


You. Universal, with the exception of Paramount's Great Marine world, Vallejo.
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It's episode 100! With over 100,000 downloads, I take one hour look back at some of my favourite moments of The Eating Coach podcast and have a couple of giveaways for you at the end. I have gone for a mix of main episodes, Stupid Ideas of The week and Saturday Questions: thoughtful challenge, deep and meaningful moments and humour.
Every episode I have used is linked to in the resources below, in order.


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More on the group's exhibition November 2016: All of the Above.
Yuriko Yamaguchi received her MFA from the University of Maryland and her BA from the University of California at Berkeley. Her works are in museum collections, among them the Museum of Modern Art, Kanagawa, Japan; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the National Museum of Women in the Arts and Smithsonian American Art Museum. She has earned many awards and fellowships including Jentel Artist residency, the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center residency, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, the Joan Mitchell award and National Endowment for the Arts Visual Arts Fellowship. Yamaguchi has executed major public commissions at the Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, Georgia, the Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC and the Light Rail Project, Charlotte, North Carolina. She has exhibited widely across the United States, including Los Angeles County Museum, Hirshhorn Museum, and Museum of Modern Art in Kamakura, Japan, Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton, MA, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC among others. She is currently an adjunct professor of Sculpture at the George Washington University in Washington, DC.
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Peter Clayton is an illustrator and graphic artist based in Plymouth, UK. Peter learned his trade at Plymouth Art College and then later at Cardiff School of Art. He lived and worked in Estonia for 5 years, honing his skills as a creative, before moving back to his home town of Plymouth with his family. Peter specialises in array of disciplines including editorial illustration, children's book illustration, cartoons and graphic design. His creative aesthetic combines humour with both digital and hand-drawn styles.
I work for all sorts of clients really. From friends to creative agencies and start-ups. Quite a few clients have been people like me doing little side-hustles outside the normal working hours. Part of the charm of working as a creative is the diverse clientele you get to work with. Besides from commissions I have a little Etsy shop, I've started licencing some stuff on Adobe stock too. In the past I have sold at makers markets and even in a local interior design shop here in Plymouth. That was really cool.
How did I get here? Well I worked hard! A bit of a cliche I know, but that's what I did. I turned up and started doing stuff, selling where I could, promoting where I could and just kept on keeping on and good stuff followed. I have been a graphic designer for around 12 years but I feel I'm just getting started with my illustration career. A lot of my "success" if you like has come through Instagram and not my website. Having a healthy social presence is a must I think and helped me get where I am today.
Work… well… like I said above work hard and go for it, grab every opportunity and if there isn't one, make one! You know… hustle! Career wise it's important to have one (if that's your thing) or to have goals. BUT… make time for you and your family too. You don't want to burn out and miss life. That said, my 'me time' tends to be drawing time. Still I do like to put the pen down from time to time and take my mind off things, read a book, play guitar, watch a film and recharge the creative juices.
Well I don't have a magic formula as such. I'm not even sure I wish there was one, as every brief and client requires something different. A few constants or musts I follow though include properly digesting the brief (can't stress that enough!), asking questions… lots of questions and do research and learn about your subject! Do all of this and your creative will be richer for it.
I used to be quite rigid with my illustration work. Only using my ink pen and then colouring-in with Photoshop. Now I'm all about creative mark making and creating interesting textures, it brings out a more personal feel to my work. I have a few half run out pens that I refuse to throw away because they create interesting marks. Part of what I do involves a lot of preliminary drawing and experiments. I like to play and experiment where possible. You need that element of play to bring out the best in your work I think. Each project is like a little mini adventure with how it is made and brought to life.
I have a little desk in the basement of my house where all the illustrative magic happens. It's my equivalent of a man cave I guess. No great artist studio yet just a little space for me to do my thing. I don't really have a daily routine as most of the illustrative work I do is usually done of an evening and on weekends. Most mornings begin with coffee though!
The best advice I can give is to try and be confident. That is rich coming from me as I tend to be plagued with self doubt about my work. But try to have faith in yourself and realise the worth and the value you can bring to a project and to the creative world.
I don't have any great plans as such. I have had a blessed career and hit many milestones. I have a lot to be thankful for. I do have a children's book in the works which I have written with my uncle and half illustrated. I'm nearly there with that. Fundamentally for me, I just want to keep producing good work that people like to look at and the longer I can keep doing that, the better.


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ARM Announces Cortex-A32 IoT and Embedded Processor
by Andrei Frumusanu on February 22, 2016 7:01 PM EST
Today ARM announces the new Cortex A32 ultra-low power/high efficiency processor IP. For some readers this might come as a surprise as it's only been a few months since we saw the announcement of the Cortex A35 which was presented as a replacement for the Cortex A7 and A5, so this leaves us with the question of where the Cortex A32 positions itself against both past IPs such as the A7 and A5, but also how it compares against the A35.
The answer is rather simple: It's still a replacement for the A7 and A5, but targets even lower power use-cases than what the A35 was designed for. While ARM sees the A35 as the core for the next billion low-end smartphones, the A32 seems to be more targeted at the embedded market. In particular it's the "Rich Embedded" market that ARM seems to be excited about. The differentiation lies between use-cases which require a full-fledged MMU and thus able to run full operating systems based on Linux, and those who don't and could make due with a simpler micro-controller based on one of ARM's Cortex-M profile IPs. It's also worth to mention that although last time we claimed that the A35 would servce the IoT market, ARM seems to see wearables and similar devices as part of the "Rich Embedded" umbrella-term and thus now it seems more likely that it's the A32 that will be the core that will power such designs.
This leads us to the mystery of what exactly is the A32? During the briefing the only logical question that seemed to come to mind is: "Is this an A35 with 64-bit 'slashed off'?" While ARM chuckled at my oversimplification, they agreed that from a very high-level perspective that it could be considered as an accurate description of the A32.
In more technical terms, the A32 is an 32-bit ARMv8-A processor with largely the same microarchitectural characteristics of the Cortex A35. As a reminder to our readers out there: The ARMv8 ISA is not only an 64-bit instruction set but also contains many improvements and additions to the 32-bit profile commonly named as AArch32. Among the larger differences between the A35 and A32 is that the latter's microarchitecture has been tuned and optimized to achieve the best performance and efficiency for 32-bit.
Indeed, performance wise, the A32 is advertised as being able to match the Cortex A35. The improvements lie in power efficiency: as a result of dropping its 64-bit capabilities, the new core is now able to achieve up to 10% better efficiency than the Cortex A35. Similarly to the A35, the A32 promises to achieve vastly superior performance per clock versus the Cortex A5 and A7, achieving anywhere from a 31% increase in integer workloads to a massive factor of 13x in crypto workloads, which the A32 is still capable of as they're included in the AArch32 ARMv8 profile.
While only a few months ago the Cortex A35 was advertised as ARM's smallest Cortex-A core, this title has now been passed on to the A32. ARM claims the core is around 30% smaller than the A35; The decrease in size, mostly due to the slimming down of the micro-architecture due the removal of 64-bit capability, allows the Cortex A32 to scale down to <0.25mm² in its smallest configuration, a significant decrease compared to the A35's disclosed <0.4mm². The core remains as configurable as the Cortex A35, able to run as either as single core or any as a cluster up to four cores. Optionally vendors can also configure cache sizes, with L1 ranging from 8KB to 32KB and L2 either being completely absent to up to 1MB in size.
ARM's philosophy of "having the right design for the job" now seems more apparent than ever as we see an steadily increasing portfolio of processor IPs specialized for different use-cases. The A32 seems to fit right in with this strategy and we'll more than certainly see a large array of devices powered by the core in the future to come.
coburn_c - Monday, February 22, 2016 - link
'ultra-low efficiency'
I though AMD had that market sewn up?
Also, dropping 64-bit support is now an advancement?
I told you so, I told you so, I told you so.
Also, also; does this mean that gentleman at Qualcomm can have his job back?
xdrol - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - link
If you don't use all 64 bit memory addresses, then AArch32 even could perform better than AArch64 with its smaller program footprint and memory/cache usage, and I guess both is a plus in the ultra-mega low power world. (Noticed that all categories are 'high' in marketing lingo?)
tuxRoller - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - link
It's not just addresses but registers, as well.
OTOH, you could use the x32abi of the x64isa to get access to those additional registers without incurring the pointer penalty (ofc you also wouldn't have access to the 64bit address space).
extide - Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - link
That's exactly what AArch32 in ARM v8 is.
0x16a0 - Friday, February 26, 2016 - link
No, ABI is separate to the architecture. The equivalent of x32 ABI for ARM is ILP32.
AArch32 has 32 bit registers and 32 bit pointers.
kgardas - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - link
I don't think so, the reason is bigger register set on AArch64. You used word "perform" so I've thought this is from pure performance point of view. On the other hand efficiency is another thing to consider here, and that's what A32 is about...
boeush - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - link
Kinda crazy, next thing you know, they'll start making mobile devices with reasonable screen resolutions again - achieving earth-shattering improvements in performance, battery life, and efficiency...


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Can a school bus driver take your phone?
The driver reserves the right to refuse any item on the bus that they see as a safety risk to the students. The bus driver may confiscate any cell phone until that particular students bus stop, at that point it will be given back to the student.
What is the safest way to handle unruly behavior on the bus?
Dangerous behavior should never be ignored. If there is dangerous behavior on the bus, the best recourse is to pull over and call for help— via two-way radio or cell phone to the bus depot, or even by yelling for assistance from the window. If necessary, you may need to get other students away from the offender.
How should you behave on a school bus?
Behave at the school bus stop so as not to threaten life, limb or property of any individual. Go directly to a seat (empty or assigned) so the bus may safely resume motion. Remain seated, keeping aisles and exits clear. Observe classroom conduct and obey drivers promptly and respectfully.
Can a bus driver kick a student off the bus?
A bus driver can not legally kick someone off the bus, the school is responsible for seeing them get to/from their home and if that they were to get kicked off and then vanish or something you can see the issue there, that's why they are not allowed to do such a thing….
Do bus drivers get paid well?
Bellevue, WA beats the national average by $6,397 (18.9%), and Richmond, CA furthers that trend with another $7,576 (22.4%) above the $33,891 average….Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for School Bus Driver Jobs.
Richmond, CA
How many hours a week does a bus driver work?
Why do school bus drivers quit?
Some common grievances here include: administrators not backing up school bus drivers when parents complain; policies that don't support drivers; disciplinary actions that are perceived as inequitable; not showing appreciation for oldest employees; and too many hoops for drivers to jump through to get administrators to ……
What do you do if you miss your school bus?
Typically, if children miss the bus, it is the parents' responsibility to provide transportation and get them to school. If that's not possible, some elementary schools will occasionally send out a staff member to transport a child….
Is being a bus driver a good job?
Good Paying Job. A career in the bus driving industry can mean making up to $44,000 per year. Extra earning opportunities are usually available as well. There are also several opportunities to pick up extra hours, as well as receive employee benefits from the school….
How long is training to be a bus driver?
approximately 7-8 weeks
Do school bus drivers get paid during the summer?
Most companies don't want to hire workers just for three months. If drivers can find summer work, its hourly part-time positions with very low wages. Bus drivers are not paid during school holidays or for teachers' days. Since the hours are so irregular, it is hard to get another part-time job….
What are the best ways to help keep students safe on school buses?
School buses are the safest way for students to travel….Behavior on the Bus:
Buckle up if seat belts are available.
Stay in your seat keeping head, arms and papers inside the bus, and talk quietly.
Keep aisles clear of books and bags.
What skills do you need to be a bus driver?
customer service skills.
knowledge of public safety and security.
to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits.
the ability to work well with others.
the ability to operate and control equipment.
Why do school buses have yellow Colour?
Since the lateral peripheral vision of yellow is 1.24 times greater than the red colour, it is more visible than the red itself. That's why the school bus is painted yellow to lessen the possibility of an accident for the bus filled with children on the highway….
What do school bus drivers do all day?
The bus driver completes full inspections of the vehicle every day. They check the lights, tire pressure, doors, windshield wipers, fluid levels and brakes. They also check weather conditions to make sure it's safe to make the trip.
Can bus drivers refuse to let you off?
The reality is without the passengers they would not even have a job! But this does not stop them. I've seen drivers who insist a passenger stay on the bus because he called the police, but if the passenger wants to get off, yes, the driver should let him off!
How much money do bus drivers make a week?
The average salary for a bus driver is $30.60 per hour in New South Wales.
How much does it cost to put seat belts on a school bus?
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends putting three-point seat belts on all new buses, but some stakeholders question the wisdom of spending an estimated $7,000 to $10,000 per vehicle to add belts to new buses, which already cost between $80,000 and $120,000 each.
Are bus drivers paid hourly or salary?
Bus drivers earn an average hourly wage of $24.40. Salaries typically start from $13.78 per hour and go up to $33.37 per hour.
When should you stop for a bus?
Whenever you approach a school bus from any direction, which has stopped to pick up or let off passengers while operating its flashing red lights, you must stop your vehicle at least 25 feet from the school bus. The only time you do not have to stop is when you are on the other side of a divided highway.
Why are school buses safe?
That's because school buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road; they're designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries; and in every state, stop-arm laws protect children from other motorists.
Is bus driving a stressful job?
According to Dr Tage Kristensen, of the National Institute of Occupational Health in Copenhagen, bus drivers are under more stress than executives. Bus drivers are practically public property, open to abuse and accusation. After a while it gets to you, and makes you mean….
Can a bus driver refuse you?
Yes, if the driver deems that this will affect the health and safety of yourself and other passengers. The driver can also refuse travel if they deem your behaviour to be unruly. The driver has discretion at all times as to who boards the service.
How do you tell a bus driver to stop?
If the bus you are riding doesn't have a buzzer or bell, you can tell the bus driver a little while before you reach the stop where you need to get off. You could say "I need to get off at the next stop, please."…
Is driving school bus hard?
There's a reason that great school bus drivers are difficult to find and keep: driving a school bus requires more than just driving skill and patience. The job requires a unique skill set, and it's not as easy as you'd think….
Why do school busses not have seat belts?
NHTSA decided the best way to provide crash protection to passengers of large school buses is through a concept called "compartmentalization." This requires that the interior of large buses protect children without them needing to buckle up. …
How do you control extreme behavior on a school bus?
If a situation of extreme behavior ever does occur on the school bus, keep these two points in mind as you follow this procedure: A. Slowly and calmly pull the bus over to the side of the road and stop. Do not continue driving with out of control students.