A Gateshead firm working in the education sector expects to create new software development jobs after securing a major contract with not-for-profit group, The Mindset.
Education software specialists Mesma will be developing their Student Employability Toolkit software for all UK colleges, with the work potentially involving a 10-year roll-out and delivery programme.
The MinSset is a group of like-minded organisations committed to changing perceptions, and reality, when it comes to the further education sector preparing students for work.
Mesma's software - originally created in response to changes implemented by Ofsted that meant pre-inspection notification times would be reduced - is already being used by MindSet colleges, but is now to be made available to all, free of charge.
Aimed at helping education providers remain 'Ofsted-ready' at all times, it allows users to review existing provisions against a criteria designed by the MindSet group, identifying areas of strength and weakness.
Mesma is owned and operated by three directors - Neil Donkin, Carole Loader and Louise Doyle - who between them have more than 30 years experience in business and working in with the education sector.
The latest contract was won following a competitive tender process.
Doyle said: "We are delighted to be able to provide the technology backbone for the roll-out of the Student Employability Toolkit.
"We could immediately see synergies between our current platform and the brief for the Toolkit.
The REED NCFE Partnership, specialists in employability and recruitment, forms an active part of the MindSet group, supporting the colleges involved.


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Farewell Address to the Senate Farewell Address to the Senate 1 Jefferson Davis Most Southern members of Congress followed their states into secession. In this farewell speech, Senator Davis expresses admiration for the late Senator John C. Calhoun, author of the nullification doctrine, and surprisingly invokes the Declaration of Independence in his cause. January 21, 1861 I rise, Mr. President, for the purpose of announcing to the Senate that I have satisfactory evidence that the State of Mississippi, by a solemn ordinance of her people in convention assembled, has declared her separation from the United States. Under these circumstances, of course my functions are terminated here. It has seemed to me proper, however, that I should appear in ...
Message to Congress in Special Session Message to Congress in Special Session 1 Abraham Lincoln On April 12, 1861, a Confederate commander informed the Union forces stationed at Fort Sumter, in the Charleston harbor, of his plans to attack. The Civil War began an hour later. President Lincoln immediately called for 75,000 volunteers. Four states from the upper South seceded over the following month. With Congress out of session, Lincoln led the military effort without congressional approval for nearly three months. In this speech to Congress, which convened on Independence Day, he depicts the Confederacy as a section of the Union in insurrection rather than a foreign nation requiring a declaration of war. July 4, 1861 Fellow-citizens of the ...
The Emancipation Proclamation The Emancipation Proclamation 1 Abraham Lincoln The Emancipation Proclamation, issued on September 22, 1862, promised emancipation for slaves residing in the Confederacy, unless the rebellious states returned to the Union by January 1 of the following year. The three-month deadline came and went, and slavery ceased to have legal sanction in much of the South. Although complete emancipation did not occur until the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865, Lincoln's actions earned him the nickname "The Great Emancipator." January 1, 1863 By the President of the United States of America: A Proclamation. Whereas, on the twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ...
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Högdalen är en station inom Stockholms tunnelbana i stadsdelen Högdalen i Söderort som trafikeras av Gröna linjen och ligger mellan stationerna Bandhagen och Rågsved. Avståndet från station Slussen är 7,3 kilometer. Från ingången sett går spåret till vänster mot Hässelby strand, spåret till höger mot Hagsätra och spåret i mitten går till SL:s vagnhall.

Historik
Stationen togs i bruk den 22 november 1954 och var då slutstation innan sträckan förlängdes 1959 till Rågsved. Den första stationen var provisorisk, den nuvarande stationen invigdes den 3 november 1957. Stationen är belägen utomhus vid Högdalens centrum mellan Sjösavägen och Harpsundsvägen. Entré i söder från Högdalsgången.

Stationen fick konstnärlig utsmyckning år 2002. Den är utförd av Birgitta Muhr och består av tre stycken två och en halv meter höga bronstulpaner med grönpatinerade stjälkar och rödlackerade blomkroppar.

Strax söder om stationen viker ett spår av mot SL:s vagnhall, Högdalsdepån i Högdalens industriområde.

Sedan 2009 ligger Högdalens bibliotek i tunnelbanehuset, en trappa upp från biljetthallen.

Framtid
Från cirka 2030 kommer stationen att ligga på Blå linjen istället för på Gröna. Det gäller alla stationer från Sockenplan till Hagsätra. Hagsätragrenen blir då en av Blå linjens grenar i söder. Vid den nya stationen Sofia kommer banan grena sig i Nackagrenen respektive Hagsätragrenen.

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Cleveland Animal Protective League Appoints Maribeth Flowers as New Humane Officer
(Cleveland, Ohio — September 26, 2012) – The Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) welcomes Maribeth Flowers as the newest addition to their Humane Investigations team. Humane Officer Flowers' duties will include serving as a humane agent and law enforcement representative for the APL in the investigation of animal cruelty and neglect in Cuyahoga County and prevention of animal cruelty through animal welfare education in the field.
Maribeth joins the Cleveland APL's team with more than six years of animal handling experience, most recently as a Conservation Education Interpreter at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Maribeth holds an Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement; is an accomplished martial artist, holding a black belt in Tae Kwon Do; and was chosen by Cleveland Magazine as "One of the Most Interesting People of 2009" for her work with an International Leadership Camp that focused on climate change and its effect on Polar Bears.
The Cleveland APL's experienced Humane Investigation Team is led by Chief Investigator Jed Mignano and also includes Humane Officer Lisa Jacewicz, who have eight and seven years of service respectively with the APL.
"Animal abuse and neglect is a crime and the Cleveland APL's Humane Investigations Team is commited to seeking justice for animals who otherwise would have no justice or voice," shared Cleveland APL CEO Sharon Harvey. "I'm so very proud of the work our talented, dedicated, and compassionate team does every single day and am delighted to welcome Humane Officer Flowers to the Cleveland APL's nearly 100 year tradition of enforcing Ohio's animal protection laws in our community."
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O Arunachala, You root out the ego of those who think 'Arunachalam' in the heart.
The Name 'Arunachalam' has to be invoked in the heart-meaning the core of one's being-and Sri Bhagavan affirms that it would root out the ego and steep the devotee in Arunachala.
There is great power in the seed of God's name. It destroys ignorance. A seed is tender, and the sprout soft; still it pierces the hard ground. The ground breaks and makes way for the sprout.
The key thing in spiritual practice is to be alive to it from moment to moment and not let it degenerate into routine and formula.To be alive to it we must live from the core of our being and not from the dull repetitive exercise of the memory or concentration on any object.
Smarana is this alive 'Recall' of the Divine Presence from moment to moment .This 'Recall' is not a 'Dead memory' or thought but is awareness.
As Sri Ramakrishna says:"God and His name are identical".
D.: Bhagavan often says: ?The world is not outside you?, or ?everything depends on you?, or ?what is there outside you?? I find all this puzzling. The world existed before I was born and will continue to exist after my death, as it has survived the death of so many who once lived as I do now.
B.: Did I ever say that the world exists because of you? I have only put to you the question ?what exists apart from yourself?? You ought to understand that by the Self neither the physical body nor the subtle body is meant.
What you are told is that if you once know the Self within which all ideas exist, not excluding the idea of yourself, of others like you and of the world, you can realize the truth that there is a Reality, a Supreme Truth which is the Self of all the world you now see, the Self of all the selves, the one Real, the Supreme, the eternal Self, as distinct from the ego or individual being, which is impermanent. You must not mistake the ego or the bodily idea for the Self.
D: I have not yet learnt to control my mind so I intend to seek ekantavasam (life in solitude) in North India and want Sri Bhagavan?s grace.
B: You have come all the way to Tiruvannamalai for ekantavasam, and that in the immediate presence and vicinity of Ramana Bhagavan, yet you do not appear to have obtained that mental quiet; you now want to go elsewhere and from there you will desire to go to some other place. At this rate there will be no end to your travels.
You do not realize that it is your mind that drives you in this manner. Control that first and you will be happy wherever you are. I do not know if you have read Swami Vivekananda?s lectures. It is my impression that he has somewhere told the story of a man trying to bury his shadow and finding that over every sod of earth he put in the grave he had dug for it, it only appeared again, so that it could never be buried. Such is the case of a person who tries to bury his thoughts. One must therefore attempt to get at the very bottom from which thought springs and root out thought, mind and desire.
D: When I spent an hour or two on the hill yonder, I sometimes found even better peace than here, which suggests that a solitary place is after all more conducive to mind-control.
B: True, but if you had stayed there for an hour longer, you would have found that place too not giving you the calm of which you speak. Control the mind and even Hell will be Heaven to you. All other talk of solitude, living in a forest etc., is mere prattle.
D: If solitude and abandonment of home were not required, where then was the necessity for Sri Bhagavan to come here in his seventeenth year?
B: If the same force that took this (meaning himself ) here, should take you also out of your home by all means let it, but there is no use of your deserting your home by an effort of your own. Your duty lies in practice, continuous practice of Self-enquiry.
Let not sincere devotees of God think that we are disparaging the japa done by a true devotee who calls upon his lord by repeating His divine name with pure, heart-melting love for His Feet. What are criticized here as useless are the repetitions of sacred words (mantra--japas) and the targets of meditation (dhyana-lakshyas) which are used as sadhanas without love basing combined with them and with the sole intention of gaining the power of one-pointedness. But since an aspirant on the path of devotion (bhakti-marga) who does japa of the divine name of his lord (his Ishta-deva or Guru) with intense love comes under the category of a student in the third (b) or fourth standard of our school of bhakti explained in chapter two of 'The Path of Sri Ramana. Part Two'. where we expound the path of self-surrender, which is one of the two main paths 'Self-enquiry and selfsurrender' taught by Sri Bhagavan, his japa done with love is neither condemned nor discouraged. The reader may here refer to appendix one (d).
1. One-pointedness is not the only benefit to be gained by doing repetition (japa) of the divine name of God. The main benefit is the complete surrender of oneself to God on account of heart-melting and overbrimming love for Him.
2. Remembering once the name of God with an unwavering (one-pointed) mind is more valuable than doing a thousand crores of Japa with a wandering mind. To call upon God even once by (mentally or vocally uttering) His name with full-hearted love is more valuable than doing a thousand crores of japa with a quiet (one-pointed) mind.
3. While uttering (either mentally or vocally) the name of God, there is one thing which is essential to mix with it, namely ?love? If one knows well how to mix love with japa, it will bestow not only one-pointedness but even deathlessness!
4.Uniting love with the name of God is offering oneself completely to Him. How? 'We' are love and the 'name of God' is He Himself. Thus the principle of selfsurrender functions here, on account of which the state of Self is attained !
5. Worthy japa can be classified into two categories, namely jnana japa and bhakti japa. 'I, I' (or 'I am' or 'I am is I am') is jnana japa, and nama-japa (that is, repetition of the name of God even once) with love is bhakti japa. One who does jnana japa tries to know the true import of the word 'I', while one who does bhakti japa melts into love.
6. The mind that attends to the true import of the word 'I' through jnana japa dies in Self, losing its individuality. The mind that embraces the name of God, who is pure consciousness (chit), with melting love (through bhakti japa) transforms itself into the unbroken form of bliss (ananda); it cannot remain as a separate entity.
7. Jnana japa bestows upon that enquirer all the requisite help and guidance. Bhakti japa makes the devotee unite with God. Towards whichever one of these two love naturally rises in a person, that one will be fit to be adopted by him.
8. Our divine Master, Atma Ramana, has given us only two paths, namely Self-enquiry (the path of knowledge or jnana marga) and self-surrender (the path of love or bhakti marga). Hence, know that, in accordance with these two paths, japa is also of two kinds. Follow either of them and attain the goal (Self-abidance, the state of egolessness) !
Master:But it isn't any and every kind of bhakti that enables one to realize God. One cannot realize God without prema-bhakti. Another name for prema-bhakti is raga-bhakti. God cannot be realized without love and longing. Unless one has learnt to love God, one cannot realize Him.
There is another kind of bhakti, known as vaidhi-bhakti, according to which one must repeat the name of God a fixed number of times, fast, make pilgrimages, worship God with prescribed offerings, make so many sacrifices, and so forth and so on. By continuing such practices a long time one gradually acquires raga-bhakti. God cannot be realized until one has raga-bhakti. One must love God. In order to realize God one must be completely free from worldliness and direct all of one's mind to Him.
But some acquire raga-bhakti directly. It is innate in them. They have it from their very childhood. Even at an early age they weep for God. An instance of such bhakti is to be found in Prahlada. Vaidhi-bhakti is like moving a fan to make a breeze. One needs the fan to make the breeze. Similarly, one practises japa, austerity, and fasting, in order to acquire love of God. But the fan is set aside when the southern breeze blows of itself.
Devotion to God may be said to be 'green' so long as it doesn't grow into love of God; but it becomes 'ripe' when it has grown into such love. A man with 'green' bhakti cannot assimilate spiritual talk and instruction; but one with 'ripe' bhakti can. The image that falls on a photographic plate covered with black film is retained. On the other hand, thousands of images may be reflected on a bare piece of glass, but not one of them is retained. As the object moves away, the glass becomes the same as it was before. One cannot assimilate spiritual instruction unless one has already developed love of God.
VIJAY: Is bhakti alone sufficient for the attainment of God, for His vision?
MASTER: Yes, one can see God through bhakti alone. But it must be 'ripe' bhakti, premabhakti and raga-bhakti. When one has that bhakti, one loves God even as the mother loves the child, the child the mother, or the wife the husband.When one has such love and attachment for God, one doesn't feel the attraction of maya to wife, children, relatives, and friends. One retains only compassion for them. To such a man the world appears a strange land, a place where he has merely to perform his duties. It is like a man's having his real home in the country, but coming to Calcutta for work; he has to rent a house in Calcutta for the sake of his duties. When one develops love of God, one completely gets rid of one's attachment to the world and worldly wisdom.
People worship God according to their tastes and temperaments. The mother cooks the same fish differently for her children, that each one may have what suits his stomach. For some she cooks the rich dish of pilau. But not all the children can digest it. For those with weak stomachs she prepares soup. Some, again, like fried fish or pickled fish. It depends on one's taste.
Some people object, 'In some religions such as Buddhism, no mention is made about God.' But that is not the case.
Just as other religions say, 'There is a third entity called God who is worthy to be glorified, loved and attained by man'.
but a third which is distinct from himself and the world.
now directly perceive through the senses are third person objects.
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Nanda remained silent a few minutes. Then he said: "Oh, yes. People no doubt talk that way. But is God partial? If things happen through God's grace, then I must say God is partial."
MASTER: "But God Himself has become everything-the universe and its living beings. You will realize it when you have Perfect Knowledge. God Himself has become the twenty-four cosmic principles: the mind, intellect, body, and so forth. Is there anyone but Himself to whom He can show partiality?"
NANDA : "Why has He assumed all these different forms? Why are some wise and some ignorant?"
MASTER: "It is His sweet will."
ATUL: "Kedar Babu puts it nicely. Once a man asked him, 'Why has God created the world?' He replied, 'I was not present at the conference where God made the plans of His creation.'"
MASTER: "Oh! It is His sweet will"
Yet others Thou dost hurl into this world below.
I move alone as Thou, O Mother, movest me.
He continued: "The Divine Mother is full of bliss. Creation, preservation, and destruction are the waves of Her sportive pleasure. Innumerable are the living beings. Only one or two among them obtain liberation. And that makes Her happy.
Some are being entangled in the world and some are being liberated from it.
How many are those that sink!"
NANDA: "It may be Her sweet will; but it is death to us."
MASTER: "But who are you? It is the Divine Mother who has become all this. It is only as long as you do not know Her that you say, 'I', 'I'.All will surely realize God. All will be liberated. It may be that some get their meal in the morning, some at noon, and some in the evening: but none will go without food. All, without any exception, will certainly know their real Self."
PASUPATI: "True, sir. It seems that it is God alone who has become everything."
do problems arise? The world, which now appears in front of us, as something insentient, is an object known by us.
subject, that countless problems arise concerning the world and God. Why?
descriptions,innumerable questions and doubts abut God are always arising in great abundance only to us, the soul.
this book, the first person I is taken as the subject of our investigation.
Thus Sri Bhagavan teaches that the first and foremost need for us is to know ourself, the first person.
and God, all this time he has been eagerly making research only about these other two entities and not about himself.
world tremble and which have caused destruction, and bloodshed on the hitherto unprecedented scale.
What is fear? It is only a thought. If there is anything besides the Self there is reason to fear. Who sees the second (anything external)? First the ego arises and sees objects as external. If the ego does not rise, the Self alone exists and there is no second (nothing external). For anything external to oneself implies the seer within. Seeking it there will arise no doubt, no fear-not only fear, all other thoughts centred round the ego will disappear along with it.
This method seems to be quicker than the usual one of cultivating qualities alleged necessary for salvation (sadhana chatushtaya)?
Yes. All bad qualities centre round the ego. When the ego is gone Realisation results by itself. There are neither good nor bad qualities in the Self. The Self is free from all qualities. Qualities pertain to the mind only. It is beyond quality. If there is unity, there will also be duality. The numeral one gives rise to other numbers. The truth is neither one nor two. It is as it is.
The difficulty is to be in the thought free state.
Leave the thought-free state to itself. Do not think of it as pertaining to you. Just as when you walk, you involuntarily take steps, so too in your actions; but the thought-free state is not affected by your actions.
What is it that discriminative in action?
Discrimination will be automatic, intuitive.
So intuition alone matters; Intuition develops also.
Those who have discovered great Truths have done so in the still depths of the Self.
The ego is like one's shadow thrown on the ground. If one attempts to bury it, it will be foolish. The Self is only one. If limited it is the ego. If unlimited it is Infinite and is the Reality.
The bubbles are different from one another and numerous, but the ocean is only one. Similarly the egos are many, whereas the Self is one and only one.
When told that you are not the ego, realise the Reality. Why do you still identify yourself with the ego? It is like saying, Don't think of the monkey while taking medicine- it is impossible. Similarly it happens with common folk. When the Reality is mentioned why do you continue to meditate Sivoham or Aham Brahmasmi? The significance must be traced and understood. It is not enough to repeat the bare words or think of them.
Reality is simply the loss of the ego. Destroy the ego by seeking its identity. Because the ego is no entity it will automatically vanish and Reality will shine forth by itself. This is the direct method. Whereas all other methods are done, only retaining the ego. In those paths there arise so many doubts and the eternal questions remains to be tackled finally. But in this method the final question is the only one and it is raised from the very beginning. No sadhanas are necessary for engaging in this quest.
There is no greater mystery than this-viz., ourselves being the Reality we seek to gain reality. We think that there is something hiding our Reality and that it must be destroyed before the Reality is gained. It is ridiculous. A day will dawn when you will yourself laugh at your past efforts. That which will be on the day you laugh is also here and now.
So it is a great game of pretending?
In yoga Vasishta it is said, What is Real is hidden from us, but what is false, is revealed as true. We are actually experiencing the Reality only; still, we do not know it. Is it not a wonder of wonders?
The quest ''Who am I?'' is the axe with which to cut off the ego.
entangled in religious wars, and thus,with the help of weapons invented by science, they also result in human bloodshed.
The history of the world itself bear testimony to this fact.
'rising' and using our intellects to make research upon the world and God which are second and third person objects?
Is it the mind that wants to kill itself? The mind cannot kill itself. So your business is to find the real nature of the mind. Then you will know that there is no mind. When the Self is sought, the mind is nowhere. Abiding in the Self, one need not worry about the mind.
Date: 16.9.42 Time: 10.15 A.M.
?Bhagavan has said that self-enquiry is simple, direct and effective. Though I try to follow the same I cannot say I have understood it. I put the question 'Who am I?' but there is no proper response from within. However, I am getting a sort of stillness. ?
Bhagavan: "How can you get the answer in words? It is not a regular mental enquiry to elicit a concrete answer. It is only a tool to direct the mind back to its source."
Visitor: "Yes, I follow. But the result is not clear to me. There is a short stillness which does not last."
Q: I am puzzled by some aspects of this teaching. There is no doubt that Bhagavan was realized, but in that state he was still aware of his body. When Bhagavan was ill he didn't say, ?I have pain,' he said, ?It has pain? . Since he had awareness of that pain in the body he must still have been a little identified with it?
AS: Even when the body was experiencing pain, Bhagavan was beyond it. He was not affected by anything that was happening to the body.
Q: He was beyond in the sense that he was not concerned or troubled by it, but he was still aware that the body was experiencing pain.
AS: There was an awareness of pain but there was no feeling, ?This is my body; I have pain?. You can be aware of birds flying in and out of a tree without thinking, 'I am this tree, these birds are mine'' similarly Bhagavan could be aware of bodily sensations without thinking 'I am this body; this pain is mine?; Bhagavan wore a body in the same way that other people wear a dhoti.
between the body and the Self is by experiencing the Self as it really is. But to get that experience you must first be willing to give up the idea that you are a body and a person. You will never have the experience while you are still clinging to erroneous ideas about the body. You will not resolve your doubts about the body by discussing them, you will only resolve them by giving them up.
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We Think Australis Oil & Gas (ASX:ATS) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
September 10, 2021 • Updated February 01, 2023
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the permanent loss of capital.' It's only natural to consider a company's balance sheet when you examine how risky it is, since debt is often involved when a business collapses. Importantly, Australis Oil & Gas Limited (ASX:ATS) does carry debt. But is this debt a concern to shareholders?
What Risk Does Debt Bring?
Debt is a tool to help businesses grow, but if a business is incapable of paying off its lenders, then it exists at their mercy. If things get really bad, the lenders can take control of the business. However, a more usual (but still expensive) situation is where a company must dilute shareholders at a cheap share price simply to get debt under control. Having said that, the most common situation is where a company manages its debt reasonably well - and to its own advantage. When we think about a company's use of debt, we first look at cash and debt together.
View our latest analysis for Australis Oil & Gas
What Is Australis Oil & Gas's Debt?
As you can see below, Australis Oil & Gas had US$19.1m of debt at June 2021, down from US$22.5m a year prior. However, it does have US$10.2m in cash offsetting this, leading to net debt of about US$8.90m.
ASX:ATS Debt to Equity History September 10th 2021
How Strong Is Australis Oil & Gas' Balance Sheet?
Zooming in on the latest balance sheet data, we can see that Australis Oil & Gas had liabilities of US$14.3m due within 12 months and liabilities of US$18.5m due beyond that. Offsetting these obligations, it had cash of US$10.2m as well as receivables valued at US$3.29m due within 12 months. So it has liabilities totalling US$19.4m more than its cash and near-term receivables, combined.
This deficit isn't so bad because Australis Oil & Gas is worth US$34.8m, and thus could probably raise enough capital to shore up its balance sheet, if the need arose. However, it is still worthwhile taking a close look at its ability to pay off debt.
We measure a company's debt load relative to its earnings power by looking at its net debt divided by its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and by calculating how easily its earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) cover its interest expense (interest cover). Thus we consider debt relative to earnings both with and without depreciation and amortization expenses.
Even though Australis Oil & Gas's debt is only 2.4, its interest cover is really very low at 0.43. The main reason for this is that it has such high depreciation and amortisation. These charges may be non-cash, so they could be excluded when it comes to paying down debt. But the accounting charges are there for a reason -- some assets are seen to be losing value. In any case, it's safe to say the company has meaningful debt. We also note that Australis Oil & Gas improved its EBIT from a last year's loss to a positive US$960k. The balance sheet is clearly the area to focus on when you are analysing debt. But it is future earnings, more than anything, that will determine Australis Oil & Gas's ability to maintain a healthy balance sheet going forward. So if you want to see what the professionals think, you might find this free report on analyst profit forecasts to be interesting.
But our final consideration is also important, because a company cannot pay debt with paper profits; it needs cold hard cash. So it's worth checking how much of the earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) is backed by free cash flow. Happily for any shareholders, Australis Oil & Gas actually produced more free cash flow than EBIT over the last year. That sort of strong cash conversion gets us as excited as the crowd when the beat drops at a Daft Punk concert.
Based on what we've seen Australis Oil & Gas is not finding it easy, given its interest cover, but the other factors we considered give us cause to be optimistic. In particular, we are dazzled with its conversion of EBIT to free cash flow. When we consider all the factors mentioned above, we do feel a bit cautious about Australis Oil & Gas's use of debt. While debt does have its upside in higher potential returns, we think shareholders should definitely consider how debt levels might make the stock more risky. When analysing debt levels, the balance sheet is the obvious place to start. But ultimately, every company can contain risks that exist outside of the balance sheet. For example Australis Oil & Gas has 4 warning signs (and 1 which is concerning) we think you should know about.
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Sideways (Men Without Hats album)
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30 April 1991 (Canada)
25 January 1992 (Japan)
Hudson Studios (Briarcliff Manor, New York)
Alternative rock, hard rock, country rock
PolyGram
Stefan Doroschuk, Mike Scott
Men Without Hats chronology
The Adventures of Women & Men Without Hate in the 21st Century
(1989) Sideways
(1991) Greatest Hats
Singles from Sideways
"Sideways"
"Kenbarbielove"
"Fall Down Gently"
Sideways is the fifth studio album by Canadian synthpop group Men Without Hats. Released on 30 April 1991, it featured a new sound based around electric guitars instead of the group's normal use of synthesizers.[1] It was the second album to be recorded at Hudson Studios in New York and produced by bassist Stefan Doroschuk, with Mike Scott as co-producer.
Despite the group's insistence that guitars were the wave of the future, the album failed to attract an American label and was released only in Canada and Japan, although there are many imports that have made their way to American, European and Australian shelves.
2 Critical response
In December 1989, during The Adventures of Women & Men Without Hate in the 21st Century tour, guitarist Stefan Doroschuk was involved in a car accident in which both his legs and one of his arms were broken, necessitating the postponement of the tour. To pass the time, bandleader Ivan Doroschuk began jamming with Voivod drummer Michel Langevin and Doughboys member John Kastner and listening to Bleach by Nirvana, which would shape the sound of the album. According to Doroschuk, he was tired of being pressured by his record label to come up with another "Safety Dance", and instead wanted to take the album in a very different direction than anything the band had done in the past.[1][3] A few months later, Stefan rejoined the band, this time switching to bass, and the new band began to tour. On 24 December 1990, Men Without Hats shared the stage with Mitsou at Les Foufounes Electriques in Montreal, performing many of their hits, rearranged in their new hard rock style, and most of the tracks that would become Sideways. The band eschewed the use of either of their logos (the crossed out man wearing a hat and the heart with the number 21 in it) for this release, instead opting to use a simple font (MENWITHOUTHATS). They also decided to abandon the left-wing politics that had defined Pop Goes the World and In the 21st Century, instead writing simple non-political songs about life.
The band returned to Briarcliff Manor, where they had recorded ...In the 21st Century two years prior, to record the album. It was released in May 1991 on PolyGram/Mercury. The album was not commercially successful, which led to the group's dissolution in 1993. On 25 January 1992, Polydor released the album in Japan. The band would not release new material until No Hats Beyond This Point twelve years later.
Two singles were released to promote the album: "Sideways" (which also had an accompanying music video), and "In the Meadow". "Kenbarbielove" was also released as a promo single. The song title "Kenbarbielove" was derived from a longtime running joke between Ivan Doroschuk and Langevin; as a francophone who was not fluent in English in childhood, Langevin misunderstood the Beatles song "Can't Buy Me Love" as "Ken Barbie Love" the first time he heard it.[4]
Due to Langevin's participation on the album, Doroschuk recorded keyboards for Voivod's album Angel Rat, which was recorded concurrently with Sideways.
On the concert tour to support the album, even the band's older hits, including "The Safety Dance", "Pop Goes the World" and "Hey Men", were readapted to fit the rock-oriented sound.[5]
"Everybody Wants to Know", the album's sole ballad, was written in 1985. It was intended for Pop Goes the World, but it was left off at the last minute and replaced with "Jenny Wore Black". It was also recorded for The Adventures of Women and Men Without Hate in the 21st Century in 1988, but was replaced by "All We Do". It was finally recorded in 1990 for Sideways.
The font used for the "Sideways" wordmark on the album cover is similar to the one used on the Genesis albums Nursery Cryme and Foxtrot for that band's logo.
Due to being recorded in the United States, the album does not qualify for the "P" (performance) element of MAPL Canadian content certification. The CD indicates that the album is 75% Canadian content (CanCon) except for "I Am the Walrus", which is 25% CanCon.
Critical response
Evelyn Erskine of the Ottawa Citizen wrote that "All that is apparent here is that the Men have given up on sappy electro-pop. They have plugged in the heavy guitars to kick butt and wail. But their pop songcraft has not been thrown into the compost heap. The Men still have an ear for a melody and a hook which give the screaming guitars and turbo drumming their sonic direction,"[6] while Ted Shaw of the Windsor Star wrote that the album "harkens back to the late-1960s and early-'70s when rock was moving towards heavy metal but still grounded in the blues."[7]
All tracks are written by Ivan and Stefan Doroschuk except "I Am the Walrus" by Lennon-McCartney.
1. "Sideways" 5:01
2. "Fall Down Gently" 3:00
3. "In the Meadow" 3:43
4. "The Van der Graaf Generation Blues" 2:17
5. "Nadine" 3:44
6. "Everybody Wants to Know" 5:24
7. "I Am the Walrus ("No You're Not", Said Little Nicola)" 5:05
8. "Kenbarbielove" 4:13
9. "Lost Forever" 6:11
10. "Life After Diamond Head" 2:29
11. "Love (All Over the World)" 3:47
12. "Harry Crews" 5:14
"Sideways" (1991)
"Kenbarbielove" (1991)
"In the Meadow" (1992)
Ivan Doroschuk – vocals, guitar
Félix Matte – lead guitar
John Kastner – rhythm guitar
Stefan Doroschuk – bass, backing vocals
Michel Langevin – drums (except "I Am the Walrus")
Colin Doroschuk – keyboards, backing vocals, guitar
Greg Martin – guitar on "I Am the Walrus"
Corky Laing – drums on "I Am the Walrus"
Produced by Stefan Doroschuk and Mike Scott
Recorded by Mike Scott at Hudson Studios (Briarcliffe Manor), New York, 1990
Mixed by Tom Soares and Joe Pires at Normandy Sound, Warren, Rhode Island, 1990
^ a b "Man Without Hat takes Sideways plunge". Montreal Gazette, 23 May 1991.
^ Sideways at AllMusic
^ "Men Without Hats are learning contentment". Kingston Whig-Standard, 21 June 1991.
^ "Men take another direction: Canadian group Men Without Hats have come full circle with new album". Windsor Star, 20 June 1991.
^ "Rocker rebirth has honest ring: Men Without Hats sporting a new sound". The Globe and Mail, 22 June 1991.
^ "Men Without Hats finally shake it loose". Ottawa Citizen, 25 May 1991.
^ "Record Reviews: Sideways, Men Without Hats". Windsor Star, 11 May 1991.
Sideways at Discogs (list of versions)


The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 1-2.
David G. Golding-Wood,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 3-8.
B. Natarajan, A. Baxter,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 9-12.
H. A. M. Marres, C. W. R. J. Cremers, P. L. M. Huygen, F. B. M. Joosten,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 13-18.
A. Gamea, M. Fathi, A. El-Guindy,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 19-22.
K. L. Evans, M. H. Keene, A. S. E. Bristow,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 23-25.
Interjugular neck dissection and post-operative irradiation for neck control in advanced glottic cancers – are we justified?
Ashok M. Shenoy, A. Nanjundappa, Pradeep Kumar, Rekha V. Kumar, B. K. M. Reddy, V. Kannan, N. Anantha,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 26-29.
Shakeel R. Saeed, Nadeem R. Saeed, Gerald B. Brookes,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 30-32.
J. P. Marmuse, C. Guedon, V. N. Koka,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 33-37.
P. Murthy, C. Christodoulou, N. Yatigammana, M. Datoo,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 38-41.
B. U. Kumar, G. Naisby, L. M. Flood,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 74-75.
S. C. Toynton, M. J. Wilkins, H. T. Cook, N. D. S. Stafford,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 76-79.
S. J. Lee, C. B. Koay, H. Thompson, A. R. Nicolaides, A. R. Das Gupta,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 80-83.
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M. J. Wareing, E. W. Fisher, R. H. Manning, R. F. Gray, W. T. Lamb,	The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Volume 108 Issue 1, pp 44-45.
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Elevator Repair and Replacement Projects Maximizing Safety, Minimizing Disruption
By A.J. Sidransky 2018 November Maintenance
The invention and adaptation of vertical transportation – otherwise known as the elevator – in the 1850s changed the face of architecture, space design, and apartment living forever. Unfortunately, like any mechanical system, every so often elevators must undergo a major repair, refurbishment or replacement. If you live on the first, second, third, or even the fourth floor, that's an inconvenience, but perhaps not a life-changing event. If you live on the 20th floor, or live with a disability...well that's a different story.
Elevator Components and Their Maintenance
According to the pros, it's not the entire system or even the elevator cab that will necessarily need replacement or refurbishment. "You replace the components," says Jacquelyn Duggan, an account executive with Gumley Haft Property Management in New York City. You might have to replace the cables, the control board, or upgrade other mechanisms, she explains.
Elevators are composed of lots of moving parts. According to the website elevatorsource.com, the component parts of an elevator include the electrical switchgear; wiring; controller/dispatcher; cab interior; machinery; shaft doors and shaftway; hoist rails; cables; hydraulic pistons; call stations; and operating panels. These components have useful lives ranging from 15 years for an elevator cab interior to 50-plus years for elevator switchgear. Most of the components have useful lives of between 20 and 25 years.
"Twenty years is the rough approximation for the life of elevator mechanicals, though there are many variables," says Eveline Smythe, an executive manager with AKAM On-Site, the managing agent for The Tides condominium community in Hollywood, Florida. "Any time you do any kind of significant upgrade – like a mechanical upgrade – you may not be doing an entire modernization, which requires upgrading the cables, and a whole lot of other things. But, if you do a portion of the work at a time, it can significantly increase the life of the machinery overall. Alternatively, if you haven't touched the elevator machinery at all, the useful life is about 20 years."
In many buildings, particularly older ones, the cab interiors often reflect the specific design and architectural styles of the time when the building was built. Some may look like a 'lift' out of the early 20th century, evoking scenes set in Paris or London. Others developed in the Art Deco period of the 1930s are reminiscent of classic old Hollywood films. Still others recall the post-modern period of the 1950s and 1960s with their sleek lines and clean, metallic form. For many residents and board members, this unique statement about their building may be the single item they most want to retain and maintain. "Often cabs are artistically relevant," says Duggan, "and residents want to keep them." Retaining that look may add another dimension to an elevator project, requiring a designer to restore the cab to its former aesthetic glory.
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Elevator Projects
What Are the Biggest Challenges?
Elevator Refurbishment
Managing a Major Service Disruption
Elevators: When It's Time to Consider an Upgrade
2 New Regulations Will Take Effect in the Coming Years
Companies Are Trying to Meet Elevator Safety Deadline by 2020
New Regulation Calls for Door Lock Monitoring in Elevators
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Did You Know That Buying Hearing Aids is a Smart Choice Financially?
Are hearing aids honestly worth the money? People who suffer from hearing loss are normally worried about the cost. Even so, when you invest in a home you don't determine the cost and state, "well being homeless is less expensive!" The actual worth of hearing aids is about a lot more than the price.
"What is the cost of not investing in hearing aids, and what would I actually get from buying them?" These are a couple of Important questions when considering whether or not to buy a pricey item. As it so happens, there is a financial cost for opting not to purchase hearing aids. Your final choice needs to also take these expenses into account. Over time hearing aids can save you money. Here's why.
When browsing the hearing aids market, you will definitely find cheaper devices which seem to be more affordable. as a matter of fact, if you shopped online, you could get a hearing aid for less money than you might pay for a meal.
You get what you pay for in quality with over-the-counter hearing devices. What you are in fact buying is not really a hearing aid but, an amplification device comparable to earbuds or headphones. The problem with these bargain devices is that they crank the background noises up.
Customized programming is the best function of a high-quality hearing aid, that you won't get if you buy a low-cost hearing device. You can obtain a high level of quality by getting your quality hearing aid tuned to target your specific hearing requirements.
Many low-quality hearing devices are powered by equally cheap batteries, too. Shelling out loads of additional cash on dead batteries will be costly. If you use the amplification device day today, you could wind up replacing the battery once or twice a day. When it's most important, these cheap batteries usually die, so don't forget to carry a lot of emergency batteries. Do you really save money if you need to replenish worn out batteries on a daily basis?
Because the technology is better, the batteries live longer. Rechargeable batteries in the better hearing aids means no more spending money on new batteries.
Whether you decide to struggle with low-quality hearing aids or go without them completely, it's a decision that will most likely cost you at work. A 2013 study published in The Hearing Journal reports that adults with hearing loss make less money – up to 25 percent less, and are more likely to be without a job.
Why? There are a lot of reasons for this, but the basic explanation is that communicating is important in nearly every industry. You need to be able to listen to what your boss is saying to deliver results. You must be able to listen to clients to help them. If you spend the entire discussion attempting to figure out precisely what words a person is saying, you're probably going missing the general message. Put simply, if you cannot take part in conversations, it is difficult to be on point at work.
These all have the potential to effect your job efficiency and bring down your income as a result.
There are safety issues which come with hearing loss. Without correct hearing aids, it is risky for you to go across the street or drive a vehicle. How could you stay clear of something if you can't hear it? How about public safety systems like a twister alert or smoke alarm?
For a lot of jobs, hearing is a must have for workplace safety such as construction zones or production plants. That means that not wearing hearing aids is not only a safety hazard but something that can minimize your career possibilities.
Financial safety is a factor here, also. Did the waitress tell you that you owe 35 dollars or 65? What did the salesperson tell you about the features on the Television you are looking at and do you actually need them? Perhaps the less expensive model would be all you would need, but it is difficult to know if you can't hear the sales clerk explain the difference.
One of the most crucial problems which come with hearing loss is the increased possibility of getting dementia. The New England Journal of Medicine says that Alzheimer's disease costs individuals above 56,000 dollars a year. Dementia accounts for 11 billion dollars in Medicare expenditure every year.
Hearing loss is a known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and different types of dementia. It is estimated that someone with severe, untreated hearing loss multiplies their chances of brain deterioration by five fold. A modest hearing loss carries three times the risk of dementia, and even a minimal hearing issue doubles your chances. Hearing aids can bring the chances back to normal.
There is little doubt that a hearing aid is going to cost you a bit more. If you examine all the troubles that come with going without one or buying a cheaper device, it's obviously a prudent monetary plan. Make an appointment with a hearing specialist to learn more.


Pinyolet is the name of the unique type of soil that makes superior wines in the Montsant appellation. If the best wines in Priorat are produced from Licorella soils, the most singular wines from Montsant are produced from vines tended in Pinyolet soils. A pinyolet is a pebble of limestone that results from the erosion of limestone boulders only found in the upper hills of Montsant. These pebbles of limestone communicate an element of minerality and brightness that is unique to the best wines of this terroir. Even though Montsant is next to Priorat nothing could be more different. Montsant is cooler and higher in elevation than Priorat. The cooler nights allow Garnacha to retain more acidity and make wines that are uplifted, floral, full of tension, more elegant. In the words of Neal Martin "If Priorat is Pauillac then Montsant is Margaux". Pinyolet Garnacha is produced from vines that are organically grown.
WHAT MAKES THIS WINE UNIQUE? Sustainably grown, old vines tended in the sought after Pinyolet soil of Montsant. This is a Mediterranean Garnacha expression that is floral, uplifted, elegant, full of tension and minerality. Not overripe or alcoholic. The cooler climate of Montsant produces Garnacha's that are capable of ageing for decades. Special microclimate that is windy, warmer and drier than other subzones within the region.
GRAPE: 100% Garnacha. Sustainably grown vines planted from 1987-2003. Tended in limestone (pinyolets) soil at 520 m (1,706 ft) elevation. This is a vegan wine.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: This is not a jammy, overripe, sweet, alcoholic Garnacha like those from other areas of Spain. Pinyolet has beautiful fruit, acidity and balance that its easy-to-drink, juicy character will pair with a variety of red and white meats, and it will also pair well with burgers, burritos, empanadas, Panini sandwiches and other casual foods.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING: 6 months in 3 year old French oak barrels of 225. Lit.
TASTING NOTES: Pinyolet Garnacha reveals a rich strawberry and raspberry fruit intermixed with notes of licorice, crushed rock and earth, all offered in a medium to full-bodied, heady style. The price is a steal and the quality of the wine is impressive. Notes by Robert Parker Oct/Nov 2010. Bright ruby. Bright raspberry and blackberry on the nose. Red berry flavors are lifted by gentle acidity, picking up spiciness with air. Finishes broad and smooth, with good length. Notes by Josh Raynolds Sept/Oct 2011.


The transformation towards a society based on climate-justice solutions requires a 'just transition' for workers and the creation of decent, safe and clean jobs.
A just transition means that polluters, not the poor, pay for the costs of climate change and of changing global patterns of consumption and production.
Workers play a pivotal role in catalyzing positive change in society, and will continue to stand in solidarity, as individuals and through their labor-unions, with all those who struggle for social, ecological and gender justice.
The adoption of concrete measures in all fundamental elements of the international regime on climate change that support structural economic transformation and ensure a socially just and equitable global response to climate change.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) being given the mandate to oversee the operationalisation of just transition and report on progress at the UNFCCC.
For the latest updates on workers and climate change please click here.
"Stand Up For Africa! Stand Up For Climate Justice!" – IUTC-Africa (2011).


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Learn to Earn: A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Investing
4.01 216 5 Schrijver: Peter Lynch,John Rothchild Voorlezer: Peter Lynch
Beschikbaar als audioboek.
Mutual-fund superstar Peter Lynch and author John Rothchild explain the basic principles of the stock market and business in an investing guide that will enlighten and entertain anyone who is high-school age or older.
Many investors, including some with substantial portfolios, have only the sketchiest idea of how the stock market works. The reason, say Lynch and Rothchild, is that the basics of investing—the fundamentals of our economic system and what they have to do with the stock market—aren't taught in school. At a time when individuals have to make important decisions about saving for college and 401(k) retirement funds, this failure to provide a basic education in investing can have tragic consequences.
For those who know what to look for, investment opportunities are everywhere. The average high-school student is familiar with Nike, Reebok, McDonald's, the Gap, and the Body Shop. Nearly every teenager in America drinks Coke or Pepsi, but only a very few own shares in either company or even understand how to buy them. Every student studies American history, but few realize that our country was settled by European colonists financed by public companies in England and Holland—and the basic principles behind public companies haven't changed in more than three hundred years.
In Learn to Earn, Lynch and Rothchild explain in a style accessible to anyone who is high-school age or older how to read a stock table in the daily newspaper, how to understand a company annual report, and why everyone should pay attention to the stock market. They explain not only how to invest, but also how to think like an investor.
Taal: Engels Categorie: Economie & zakelijk Abridged Vertaler:
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Uitgeverij: Simon & Schuster Audio
Verschenen: 1996-03-01
Lengte: 1U 39M
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Warren Buffett Speaks
One Up On Wall Street: How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market
The Warren Buffett Stock Portfolio: Warren Buffett's Stock Picks: When and Why He Is Investing in Them
The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed.
The Big Secret for the Small Investor: The Shortest Route to Long-Term Investment Success
The Little Book of Behavioral Investing: How not to be your own worst enemy (Little Book, Big Profits)
Beating the Street: How to Use What You Already Know to Make Money in the Market
The Little Book That Still Beats the Market
The Little Book of Big Dividends: A Safe Formula for Guaranteed Returns
The Triumph of Value Investing: Smart Money Tactics for the Post-Recession Era
Warren Buffett's Management Secrets: Proven Tools for Personal and Business Success
Unshakeable: How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) in the Coming Financial Correction
The 21 Success Secrets Self-Made Millionaires: How to Achieve Financial Independence Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
The New Buffettology: How Warren Buffett Got and Stayed Rich in Markets Like This and How You Can Too!
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules
Tao of Charlie Munger
The Little Book of Bulletproof Investing: Do's and Don'ts to Protect Your Financial Life
The Little Book of Safe Money
Buffettology
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It's a complex topic for most because hearing loss and aging tend to go hand-in-hand. Consider some practical and less offensive ways you can get that your close friend to agree to get a professional hearing test.
Point out some of the tell-tell signs of hearing loss, such as turning the head to one side to hear or the seemingly automatic "What" all through your discussions. It might be your friend always has a look of extreme concentration or even confusion during a conversation.


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I think that is the late version of the throttle. Four bolt shoes.
A better place for a pit stop might be near Horace, North Dakota. I hear there is a well equipped shop near there that would have all the tools you need. Maybe even a warm spot to work on it. Lavoy could leave a light on for you.
Looks like it has dozer tracks instead of loader tracks.
Topic: Scared newbie - should I just sell it? How much?
Re: Scared newbie - should I just sell it? How much?
My first question would be "How are you sure it is a 350-B?" You need to check the serial number against the lists here in the FAQ Forum to know what model it is before deciding anything.
Ign terminal on a diesel?? Wrong switch.
If you get that close you should go look at my canyon.
Topic: Specs for model 90 loader?
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Here is a little info on it not a lot of the specs thou.
Where does the water and seafoam go? Mix together and settle to the bottom of the tank?
We still have a J C Penney store in the Mall of Abilene. How much longer I don't know. A Sears in the north end and the J C Penneys in the south end. And a Dillards in between. K-Mart is gone. The old K-Mart building is going to be converted to the police dept and courts.
Harbor Freight has a set of left hand bits, they are from the land of almost right so I do not know how good they are. Just a source not necessarily a reccomendation.


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A modern take on a classic style, these exotic print shiny dress shoes are sure to be noticed. This classic loafer is given a shiny exotic print in bold and vibrant colors, taking them from basic to bold. Pair with a black-and-pop color ensemble to create a complete, statement-making look, or let the vibrant colors accents truly shine against a simple black outfit—either way, this style will stand out. The exotic print of these shoes makes them ideal for special events, such as New Year's Eve, holiday parties, date night, clubbing, or any other festive occasion where making an impact with your outfit is key. A low block heel makes these shoes as comfortable as they are stylish—they're perfect to wear again and again. These slip-on shoes run true to size, so select your normal size when ordering. Their comfortable soft construction makes them easy to break in and wear right out of the box.


White chocolate raspberry scones that are light and melt in your mouth buttery. Perfect for a Sweetheart's breakfast on Valentine's Day! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc.
I'm a sucker when it comes to pretty holiday foods. I actively seek out opportunities to pull out my seasonal cookie cutters and make sandwiches, tortillas, and cookies even more festive. It's a sickness, I tell you!
My scone recipe was the latest victim but just look at those pretty white chocolate raspberry scones. Perfect for a Valentine's Day breakfast. I even added a handful of white chocolate chips to make them even more decadent this time around. Scones are one of those recipes that appears to be fancy or complicated but is actually incredibly simple. Simple is best!
The 99 cent store carries fresh produce! It's true. My aunt clued me into this when we first moved into the Sacramento area. She had the most delicious strawberries that she picked up at her local store. They have a produce section as well as a dairy section.
I found the berries, milk, eggs, and butter that I needed without having to go to another grocery store.
White chocolate raspberry scones that are light and melt in your mouth buttery. Perfect for a Sweetheart's breakfast on Valentine's Day!
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Set aside.
Mash with pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat egg, milk, and lemon juice with a fork in a small bowl. Stir into flour/raspberry mixture.
Gently turn out dough on a generously floured surface and roll into a 12″ round disc with a rolling pin. You don't need to knead or work the dough. The less you handle the dough, the better. It will be a sticky dough, just flour your hands and work your dough without handling too much.
Cut with cookie cutter. Repeat with remaining dough scraps, working gently to press dough together before cutting again with cookie cutter.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes on parchment lined baking sheet.Brush with melted butter.
TIP: The key to perfect scones is all in the butter. Grate your COLD butter with a cheese grater and add it to your flour mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes on parchment lined baking sheet.
Serve with a glass of ice cold milk or sparkling apple-cranberry juice for the perfect Valentine's Day breakfast.
How many white chocolate raspberry scones will this recipe make?
6-8, depending on the size of your cookie cutter. You can also cut the circle of dough into 8 triangles with a pizza cutter.
Do you have to use cold butter in scones?
The best pastries come from cold or frozen butter. You can either cut it into tiny cubes and use a pastry cutter or grate frozen butter (my favorite method).
Can you substitute another berry for raspberries in this scones recipe?
Blueberry scones are one of my FAVORITES. They'd be delicious in this recipe as well as blackberries.
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That's awesome! I love cottage cheese too!
Wonderful, those look really nice!
Such a yummy looking recipe! Can't believe how frugal too 😀 Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!
Brandy, great idea for V-Day! I saved your recipe. I don't know if I'll get a chance to make it this time or not but I will try it in the future. Also, I am going to add a linkback to this in my post tomorrow for others seeking V-Day inspiration. Thanks for sharing. I'm visiting from Inspire Me Monday. 😉 Have a good week!
Can I make the scones the night before?
Yes! They warm up really well. Just a few seconds in the microwave.
These scones look amazing!! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
YUM! This sounds amazing! Looks so cute too!
This recipe looks delicious and definitely something I would bake. Pinning.
Lovely and delicious looking treat to make for a Valentine's breakfast or tea. Thanks for the recipe!
I haven't made scones in so long and these look so good!
These look so delicious and pretty! TFS!
Your Sweetheart Raspberry Scones will be perfect for Valentine Day! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
looks delicious! Definitely pinning for later, thanks for sharing this beautiful recipe!
Brandy, I'm excited to try this recipe! You are one of my features at #BestoftheWeekend !
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week and it has been pinned to our features board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Oh how yummy and super cute idea for Valentine's Day!
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I would love to eat those scones for Valentine's Day! They look so yummy!
Yummy! Our 99 Cent Store has a great selection of fresh produce. I always pick up berries when they have it and this is a great way to make something delicious with them. Thanks for sharing on MM. Will be featuring your recipe this week.
These scones were lovely straight out of the oven. Ever so slightly chewy & way better than your average scone. Thank you for the lovely recipe!
I love a good scone. The only place I've ever been able to find one that is good is a private gourmet bakery or Starbucks. This recipe is not good. It has no taste. I followed the recipe exactly and although the look just like the picture, they are tasteless. I won't keep this recipe.
I was wondering how many cookies this will make? I want to make these for a family easter party.
Hi! This makes about 6 heart shaped scones, depending on the size of your cookie cutter. If you slice your round scone dough into triangles using a pizza cutter instead you can make 8 of them. Hope that helps!


Before setting about the task of planting out of any type or size of plant there are a number of basic rules one should follow to have any hope of achieving success.
In many instances this will have been in a heated / warm environment such as a greenhouse or shop.
In the case of the latter, in some shops the employee who has been designated to look after these plants may have had limited or no horticultural experience.
The compost they are in is either too wet / dry.
Plants are looking rather anemic due to being stored in poor light, or at a temperature not suited to their needs.
Plants sent mail order may have encountered extremes of hot and / or cold in transit.
Plants may have met with some physical damage.
If you have raised the plants yourself then these should not be an issue!
Tender plants require special care when planting out, as the climate outdoors can be a shock after the warm growing conditions found under cover.
Before planting out, harden off for at least a fortnight by keeping plants in a cold frame with good ventilation by day and closed at night or in cold weather.
A make shift arrangement consisting of a double layer of fleece laid over the plants for a week, followed by a week under a single sheet can achieve a similar effect if you do not own a cold frame.
For best results the soil should be fertile, moist and well cultivated.
If the ground has not been dug before/during winter, fork it over as soon as the soil is dry enough.
Have some agri-fleece sheets at the ready for protection should there be a late cold snap.
Ensure that the roots of the plant/s are moist.
If plants are densely packed in trays it is best to knock out the entire root mass, and gently pull them apart by hand, taking care to keep root damage/breakage to a minimum.
When planting, form a hole just larger than the root ball with a trowel/spade, and place the plant so that the top of the root ball is just covered*.
*Unless the planting instructions on the plant label says different.
When refilling gently firm the soil around the root ball.
Plants transplanted while in flower invest energy in producing more flowers rather than roots, prevent this by picking off all flowers before planting.
Allow space between plants relative to their subsequent spread.
If plants have become too dry prior to planting out, soak them in a tray of water until the surface of the compost in the container darkens.
At this stage remove the container from the tray and allow any excess water to drain off.
Similarly,in dry spells, thoroughly water the soil in the planting area to ensure that it percolates to a depth of 150mm (6") allow any surplus water to drain away before planting!
Once planted out thoroughly soak the area around the planting hole/s.
This should wash the fines in the soil into any air pockets that have been inadvertently formed when returning the soil into the planting hole.
After planting out do not let he area dry out until the plant has established itself, a sign of which is, the plant is likely to be standing erect and there is signs of fresh new growth.


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2019 Long-Term Islet Transplant Recipients Show Near-Normal Glucose Control
Using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), DRI scientists show that a small group of islet transplant recipients who were insulin independent for an average of 10 years have blood sugar levels that are similar to those without type 1 diabetes.
2019 Engineered 'Suicide Genes' Prevent Tumors in Stem-Cell Derived Beta Cells
For the first time, DRI scientists engineer a stem cell line containing two 'suicide genes' that induce cell death in all but the desired insulin-producing cells. This double fail-safe approach, published in Stem Cell Reports, opens the door to advancing cell-replacement therapies for people living with type 1 diabetes.
2018 DRI Launches POSEIDON Study to Assess Impact of Omega-3 and Vitamin D in Type 1 Diabetes
Several scientific reports have suggested that high-dose omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D may have a beneficial effect on autoimmune conditions, like type 1 diabetes. DRI researchers will formally test the effects of this intervention in children and adults newly diagnosed and in those with longer-standing T1D to evaluate any benefit on reducing inflammation, halting autoimmunity, and increasing insulin sensitivity and secretion.
2018 DRI Scientists Identify Unique Pancreatic Stem Cells
DRI scientists confirm the existence of progenitor cells (pancreatic stem cells) within the large ducts of the human pancreas that can be stimulated to develop into glucose-responsive beta cells. The findings, published in Cell Reports, could pave the way to regenerating a person's own insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes patients.
2017 DRI Scientists Identify New Metabolic "Signature" as Potential Key Biomarker for Type 1 Diabetes Development
Currently, there is no good biomarker to detect whether the immune attack on the beta cells is underway. DRI researchers mapped out the biochemical changes that occur during type 1 diabetes onset, which is important not only for preventing the disease, but also for monitoring the recurrence of immune attack. This first-ever longitudinal study in experimental models was published in the Journal of Proteome Research.
2017 Novel Tissue-Engineered Islet Transplant Achieves Insulin Independence
DRI researchers report on the first trial participant to receive an islet transplant within a tissue-engineered scaffold, demonstrating that islets transplanted within this BioHub platform can successfully engraft and achieve insulin independence. The trial tests the omentum as an alternative transplant site. The one-year findings are published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
2016 Researchers Develop and Test "Biological" DRI BioHub Platform
The DRI develops and tests a bioengineered scaffold to house insulin-producing cells. This biological platform, which uses the recipient's own plasma combined with thrombin, offers the opportunity to incorporate helper cells, nutrients, and local immune protection. These preclinical experiments are the basis for FDA submission for a Phase I/II clinical trial. The work is featured on the cover of the journal Diabetes.
2016 Novel Protocol Achieves 100 Percent Disease Remission in Experimental Models
DRI's Dr. Allison Bayer and her team have developed a novel protocol demonstrating that adoptive Regulatory T cell (T reg) therapy can reverse the disease and reset autoimmunity in experimental models, achieving disease remission in 100 percent of the recipients. Importantly, the therapy was directed specifically at halting the destruction of the beta cells while the normal immune responses remained intact.
2015 DRI Researchers Convert Pancreatic Exocrine Cells into Insulin-Producing Endocrine Cells Using a Single Protein, BMP-7
Researchers successfully convert non-insulin producing cells into insulin-producing cells using a single agent, BMP-7 (bone morphogenetic protein-7), which is already clinically approved by the FDA. Their published findings in Diabetes demonstrate for the first time that non-endocrine tissue can be reprogrammed to respond to blood glucose without the use of any genetic manipulation, representing a safer method to increase the supply of islets for transplant into people with T1D.
2014 DRI Pioneers New Encapsulation Technology
DRI researchers demonstrate that their unique cell coating process allows efficient encapsulation of islets without compromising viability and function of the cells. The team's novel method for "shrink wrapping" each cell had been designed to specifically address what are considered to be the limitations of traditional cell encapsulation strategies. The results of their study earn the cover position in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
2013 DRI Introduces Plans for BioHub Mini Organ
Scientists unveil their plan for the DRI BioHub, a bioengineered "mini organ" designed to mimic the native pancreas. The platform technology will contain thousands of insulin-producing cells that manage blood sugar levels in real time, plus other components that keep the cells healthy and viable long term. The DRI will focus on three primary areas: the development of a new transplant site; the development of a reliable supply of islets; and the ability to sustain the cells' function without the need for harsh, systemic anti-rejection drugs.
2012 DRI and Collaborators Use Stem Cells to Eliminate Immunosuppression
Scientists from the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and DRI Federation center at Xiamen University (China) show that the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in kidney transplant recipients may replace a powerful anti-rejection drug. The results are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
2010 Researchers Identify Master Regulatory Genes in Pancreatic Islets
The DRI's molecular biology team is the first to identify a disproportionately higher number of genes, called miR-7, in pancreatic islets compared to the non-islet tissue of the organ. These master regulatory genes are also found in fetal endocrine cells during development and play a central role in islet cell development, as well as in maintaining this endocrine function (as opposed to developing into other tissue). The findings are published in BMC Genomics.
2010 Study Shows Recurrence of T1D, Need for Multiple Strategies
Scientists show recurrence of type 1 diabetes may occur in patients after kidney-pancreas transplantation. Despite use of immunosuppression and continuous function of the kidney and exocrine portion of the transplanted pancreas, researchers identified the presence of autoimmune cells known to target insulin-producing cells. This study demonstrates the need to block the immune response to foreign tissue and prevent autoimmunity. The findings are published in Diabetes.
2010 DRI Performs Auto-Islet Transplant after Pancreas Trauma
DRI researchers report on the success of an islet auto-transplant performed after severe trauma. Walter Reed Army Medical Center surgeons remove the damaged pancreas from a soldier wounded in the Middle East. The tissue is sent to DRI where islets are isolated and sent back for transplant into the same patient, preventing diabetes. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, indicate that islet isolation and auto-transplant in cases of severe abdominal trauma can be performed using a remote processing center.
2008 Researchers Pioneer "Living Window" to Observe Islets in Real Time
DRI researchers develop novel method to monitor healthy islets in a living experimental model. For the first time, researchers can obtain real-time imaging of functioning islets transplanted in the anterior chamber of the eye. The clear "window" allows researchers to witness the islets in the same model over time as nerves and blood vessels develop and immune reactions occur. The work is featured on the cover of Nature Medicine.
2007 Invention Supplies Critical Oxygen, Increases Beta Cell Growth
Scientists at the DRI design and test a new cell culture device that closely mimics the natural oxygen environment, demonstrating a dramatic increase in beta cell development from an embryonic mouse pancreas. The findings were published in the journal Stem Cells.
2006 Discovery Shows that Human and Animal Islets Differ Dramatically
Scientists from the DRI's islet physiology team discover that the internal structure of a human islet cell is dramatically different from the more often studied rodent islet - a striking finding that argues for the importance of studying human islets if medical research is to benefit people living with diabetes. The findings were published Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
2006 Islet Transplantation Improves Patients' Quality of Life
A Diabetes Research Institute study shows type 1 diabetes patients' quality of life and sense of well-being improve following islet transplantation despite having to take harsh anti-rejection drugs. The findings were published in the American Journal of Transplantation.
2005 DRI Develops Safer Method for Turning Stem Cells into Insulin-Producing Cells
Scientists report for the first time that protein technology can be used to promote pancreatic cell differentiation. DRI's Stem Cell and Molecular Biology teams use this technology to show how stem cells can be progressively educated along the pathway leading to functional beta cells. The findings, published in Diabetes, open a promising new avenue of research that might enable the development of more insulin-producing cells for transplant in the future.
2003 DRI Performs First Successful Islet Transplant in Asia
Espousing its philosophy of global collaboration, the Diabetes Research Institute was asked to send members of its clinical cell transplant team to Shanghai's First People's Hospital to assist the Chinese team with both the islet isolation and transplantation efforts. Receiving telephone guidance from the DRI's senior faculty, the DRI team in China was able to overcome every technical obstacle encountered, despite the formidable distance, technology, and language barriers.
2001 New Islet Transplant Protocol Leads to Insulin Independence
Using a new combination of anti-rejection drugs and improved culture media for islets, the DRI's cell transplant team performs a series of "islets alone" transplants in study participants with long-standing type 1 diabetes. The recipients are able to discontinue insulin therapy for more than a year following islet transplantation.
1999 DRI Study Results Ignite Global Interest in Islet Transplantation
Using monthly injections of a monoclonal antibody, DRI is the first to show that transplanted islets reverse diabetes in pre-clinical models without the need for any other anti-rejection drug. The recipients remain insulin independent for over one year post-transplant and emerging rejection episodes can be reversed using this antibody. Even after discontinuation of the antibody, many subjects remain off insulin with glucose responsiveness for several months. The results are published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
1997 Researchers Identify Cells that Regulate Autoimmunity
The DRI's immunogenetics team publishes new findings related to insulin production in the thymus and its role in the development of type 1 diabetes. The Nature Genetics paper describes how this type of insulin might play a key role in the immune system's ability to recognize insulin molecules as "self". Scientists believe that the amount of thymic insulin might determine either susceptibility to or protection from diabetes.
1995 Islet Transplant Patient Insulin Independent for Five Years
Biopsies show intact, functioning human islet cells in the liver of a patient who was completely insulin independent for five years following an islet transplant.
1990 Organ Transplant Patients Become Insulin Independent After Receiving Islets
Nine patients receive islet cells in conjunction with their multi-organ transplants. This study, published in The Lancet, demonstrates that islets can produce insulin independence in patients who had previously been pancreatectomized.
1988 Invention Expands the Number of Clinical Islet Transplantation Trials
Camillo Ricordi, M.D., develops an automated method for isolating large numbers of islets from a single donor pancreas. This technology leads to expansion of clinical trials in cell therapy for the treatment and cure of type 1 diabetes. The findings were published in the journal Diabetes.
1987 Researchers Discover New Method for Visualizing Islets, Improving Outcomes
DRI's Rodolfo Alejandro, M.D., identifies a chemical that differentiates islets from non-islet tissue of the pancreas during the isolation process. This zinc-binding substance (dithizone) is absorbed only by islets, giving them a distinctive red color. This discovery enables researchers to optimize the cell separation process for improved clinical outcomes. It was also shown that the use of this substance does not interfere with islet function in vitro or in vivo. The findings were published in Transplantation.
1985 DRI Performs First Clinical Islet Transplants
Based upon results obtained in preclinical transplant models, DRI researchers begin the first human pilot clinical trial in patients with type 1 diabetes. The results of the pioneering study appeared in Advanced Models for the Therapy of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes.
1984 Successful Islet Transplant in Dogs Restores Natural Insulin Production
DRI researchers conduct the first successful transplant of healthy islets into dogs with diabetes, restoring long-term natural insulin-production and normalizing blood sugar levels. Previously, these experiments were only successful in the rodent model. The findings were published in the journal Diabetes.
1978 DRI Develops Gold-Standard Treatment for Pregnant Women with Type 1 Diabetes
Using newly developed self-glucose monitoring and individualized algorithms for intensive insulin therapy, DRI researchers demonstrate that tight blood sugar control in women with type 1 diabetes during pregnancy can result in successful, full-term deliveries with normal birth weights. The study results were published in Diabetes Care.
1975 DRI Researchers Reverse Diabetes in Rodents
Islet cells are successfully transplanted into rats with diabetes, restoring natural insulin production and normalizing blood sugar levels in laboratory animals. The results are published in the journal Diabetes.
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Sino Jet Announces Carbon Neutrality Plan
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 5 June 2022 - On World Environment Day, 5th June 2022, Chinese business jet company Sino Jet announced its carbon neutrality goal. Sino Jet plans to align with the aviation industry emission contribution target, utilise the company's technological advantages, to achieve carbon neutrality in its self-own fleet, ground support businesses and office operations in 2025. And by 2025, Sino Jet aims to drive more than 20% of its managed aircraft to achieve carbon neutrality in flight operations, and ultimately achieve carbon neutrality in the entire Sino Jet Group in 2035.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions has been a key subject in global sustainable development. "To reach carbon peak by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060" is China's solemn commitment to the international community. Sino Jet promptly responds to the nation's calling for the carbon goals, is one of the first companies in the business jet sector to strategise a "green aviation" development. Sino Jet was the first in China to operate a "carbon neutral" business jet flight on April 22 this year, promoting more research and inspiring the industry to explore and develop in carbon emission reduction.
In accordance with ISO 14064-1 and with reference to the "Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard" set out by the World Resources Institute, Sino Jet conducted a comprehensive investigation and quantification of the company's carbon emissions base on its operations in 2021. The investigation scope widely covered aircraft trading, aircraft management, charter flights, ground handling services and fixed-base operator (FBO) management. The total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the chain of business jet services provided by Sino Jet was found to be 31,612.14 tons, of which Scope 1 emissions (including aviation fuel burn, gas burn, coolant, extinguisher) accounted for 28,282.48 tons and Scope 2 emissions (including purchased electricity and heating) accounted for 345.15 tons and Scope 3 indirect emissions (including commuting, travel, consumables, and waste disposal) accounted for 2,984.49 tons.
On the basis of the findings of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions investigation, Sino Jet has formulated a scientific path to achieve its carbon neutrality goal, and plans to follow the proposition of "focus on energy conservation and emission reduction, then supplement by carbon offsets", to improve existing green practices by digitalisation, sustainable energy applications, green office buildings, green transportation, green supply chain and carbon offset. From these six aspects, Sino Jet aims to achieve its carbon neutrality goals as scheduled.
To expediate the accomplishment of carbon neutrality, Sino Jet's primary goal is to achieve neutrality in operating its self-own aircraft. Sino Jet has already begun with the development of a carbon management system that is suitable for business jet operations, fully integrable with its information management system, to create a quantifiable, traceable green aircraft operation and to achieve neutrality its self-own fleet operations, ground services, and office operations in 2025. In terms of carbon emission per capita within the company, Sino Jet targets a 20% reduction in 2035 and a 40% reduction in 2050.
Sino Jet also seeks to drive more than 20% of its managed fleet to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, and to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business including aircraft management by 2035. Sino Jet also plans to incentivise green carbon neutral flight options to encourage its business partners and clients to join its carbon reduction journey.
Looking at Sino Jet's carbon emissions data in 2021, fuel burn was identified as the major source of emissions, and aviation fuel accounted for 88.53%. Naturally, acquiring efficient business jets, enhancing fuel utilization efficiency and construct green aviation system are key steps for Sino Jet to achieve carbon neutrality.
Currently, very few airports in the world supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and most of these airports are located in Europe and North America. Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) sets out a roadmap for green development in January 2022 to seek green and low-carbon development. China plans to significantly increase the use of SAF in 2030. In light of this roadmap, Sino Jet has reached an agreement with China National Aviation Fuel Group Limited (CNAF) to be the pilot client for SAF at all domestic airport. Sino Jet also pledges to opt for SAF wherever possible.
Sino Jet understands that working to achieve carbon neutrality is corporate social responsibility. Sino Jet's goal does not stop at achieving carbon neutrality itself, but to also encourage other stakeholders, including aircraft manufacturers, fuel suppliers, airports, ground transportation companies to jointly explore more innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy, to develop sustainably, to help traditional industries evolve and most importantly to combat global warming.
About Sino Jet
Sino Jet, founded in 2011, it specializes the management and operation of large business jets. Its business ranges from aircraft trading, aircraft maintenance, global charter services, ground handling, fixed based operator (FBO), to luxurious travel services and more. Sino Jet is fully committed to the concept of the complete life cycle management of its aircraft and it is also the first business jet company in mainland China to obtain the highest level of safety recognition for international business jet operations - IS-BAO level 3 certification. Furthermore, Sino Jet has been named "The World's Leading Business Jet Company" at the World Travel Awards in 2020 and 2021.
Sino Jet has dual headquarters in Beijing and Hong Kong. The company is also rapidly expanding in Mainland China with bases in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Zhuhai, Chengdu and Singapore etc.
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