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EU4Moldova: Startup City Cahul
EU4Innovation Centre
Educație STEM
RFP Video production services for "Tekwill in every school" courses (3 LOTS)
RFP Number: StartupCityCahul-2021-020
Deadline for Offers: 12.05.2021, 17:00, Chisinau time
Description: Video production services for "Tekwill in every school" courses (3 LOTS)
For: Eu4Moldova Startup City Cahul Project
Funded By: European Union (EU) through Sweden
ATIC Point of Contact: llivadari@ict.md, Liuba Livadari, Procurement Manager
talexeev@ict.md, Tatiana Alexeev, Project Manager
ATIC – National Association of ICT Companies
ADS – USAID Automated Directives System
CFR – United States Code of Federal Regulations
Cooperating Country – Moldova
FAR – United States Federal Acquisition Regulation
RFP – Request for Proposals
US – United States
USAID – United States Agency for International Development
USG – United States Government
VAT – Value Added Tax
1.2 Introduction:
THE MOLDOVAN ASSOCIATION OF ICT COMPANIES ("ATIC") is looking for an eligible and competent video production company to provide the services described in Annex 1 – Terms of Reference to this RFP.
1.3 Offer Deadline and Protocol:
Offers must be submitted not later than 17:00, Chisinau time, on May 12, 2021 electronically and/or in hard copy to the ATIC office:
Electronic Submission only: Any email offers must be sent to the following address:
to: llivadari@ict.md, Liuba Livadari, Procurement Manager
Offers must be submitted in two (2) separate .pdf format files:
1) Technical Volume (Forms A-E and other mandatory documents required by this solicitation documents).
2) Financial Proposal (should be password-protected). ATIC will request the password if the proposal is deemed technically compliant. Any submission of the financial proposal that is not password-protected will be disqualified. Also, any submission of the financial proposal together with the password will be disqualified.
Please refer the RFP number in any response to this RFP.
Offers received after the specified time and date will be considered late and will NOT be reviewed by ATIC.
1.4 Questions and Requests for Clarifications:
Questions regarding the technical or administrative requirements of this RFP may be submitted no later than 17:00, local Chisinau time by May 6, 2021, by email to llivadari@ict.md, talexeev@ict.md and achirita@ict.md. Questions must be submitted in writing; phone calls will not be accepted. Questions and requests for clarification—and the responses thereto—that ATIC believes may be of interest to other offerors will be circulated to all RFP recipients who have indicated an interest in bidding.
1.5 Technical and Cost Volume
The Technical Volume should describe in detail the offeror's proposed plan for providing the services and commodities described in the specifications found in Annex 1. It should demonstrate a clear understanding of the work to be undertaken and the responsibilities of all parties involved. The plan should include details on equipment, personnel, and subcontractors that the offeror will make available to carry out the required activities. The plan should also provide details on the anticipated delivery schedule, including an estimated completion date.
1. Technical Proposal
· Application form (FORM A)
· Letter of Transmittal (see FORM B)
· Certificate of Independent Price Determination (see FORM C)
· Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (see FORM D)
· Evidence of Responsibility Statement (see FORM E)
· Copy of official registration and business license.
· Company profile with a focus on information regarding similar experience in providing similar video production services
· Proof of similar experience – 3 examples of videos produced performed in the last 3 years Qualification certificates, awards (if any); experience with international donor organizations will be considered an advantage, 2 reference letters from the last 3 years.
· Past Performance Information: list of clients and services provided for them, year(collaboration with NGOs and international organizations/Donors will be considered an advantage);
· staffing capacity to perform the proposed services, describing in particular the experience in the field, the portfolio of services offered, etc. CVs and qualification of Team Members planned to be assigned Description of proposed services/deliverables with a clear timeline
2. Financial Proposal (FORMS- A-F_RFP_StartupCityCahul-2021-020__video productionon)
Subcontracting arrangements:
If the execution of work to be performed by the offeror requires the hiring of subcontractors, the proposal must clearly identify the subcontractor(s), contact information of subcontractor(s), and the work they will perform. ATIC will not refuse a proposal based upon the use of subcontractors; however, ATIC retains the right to approve or reject the specific subcontractors selected.
CURRENCY OF PROPOSAL: Financial offers must be presented in MDL only. No other currencies accepted.
FORMAT OF FINANCIAL PROPOSAL: In formulating its financial proposal, the offeror should be guided by the FORMS- A-F_RFP_StartupCityCahul-2021-020__video production.
PARTIAL QUOTES: allowed per LOT.
In formulating its proposal, the offeror should be guided by the FORMS A-E (financial proposal – FORM F) and other mandatory documents required by this RfP.
As per EU procurement rules, a subcontractor is eligible if:
• it is not included in the EU Sanctions List or are subject to EU Restrictive Measures provided at www.sanctionsn1ap.eu and all its employees, consultants, suppliers and contractors involved in fulfilment of this Agreement or implementation of any part of the Project are not included in the EU Sanctions List or are subject to EU Restrictive Measures and none part of the Fee is made available to, or for the benefit of, persons, groups and entities designated under the EU Sanctions List or subject to EU Restrictive Measures. The Provider shall cooperate with the Beneficiary in this respect and promptly inform the Beneficiary if it reveals that any recipient of such funds falls under EU Sanctions List / EU Restrictive Measures.
• it does not support activities that contribute to money laundering, terrorism financing, tax avoidance, tax fraud or tax evasion;
• it refrains from corruption and other irregularities and requires all its employees, consultants, suppliers and contractors involved in fulfilment of this Agreement or implementation of any part of the Project to refrain from any such corruption and other irregularities. Corruption and other irregularities refer to all kinds of: (1) corruption, including bribery, nepotism, illegal gratuities or other form of abuse of trust, power and position for improper gain; (2) misappropriation of cash, inventory and all other kinds of assets; (3) financial and non-financial fraudulent statements; (4) all other use of Project/Core Activities funds which is not in accordance with the work plan and Budget approved under SIDA-ATIC Agreement. The Provider shall cooperate with the Beneficiary in this respect and promptly inform the Beneficiary of any indication of corruption and other irregularities and investigate the presence of corruption and other irregularities and take action, including legal actions, against persons suspected of corruption and other irregularities;
• it takes all necessary precautions to avoid any conflicts of interest in all matters related to fulfilment of this Agreement or implementation of any part of the Project and ensures its employees, consultants, suppliers and contractors are not placed in a situation which could give rise to conflict of interest. A conflict of interest shall be deemed to arise where the impartial and objective exercise of the functions of any person fulfilling the Agreement and/or implementing of any part of the Project is compromised.
One or multiple awards will be made to the offeror whose proposal is determined to be responsive to this solicitation document, meets the eligibility criteria stated in this RFP, meets the technical, management/personnel, and corporate capability requirements, and is determined to represent the best value to ATIC. Best value will be decided using the tradeoff process. That means that each proposal will be evaluated and scored against the evaluation criteria and evaluation sub-criteria, which are stated in Annex 1. If technical scores of several proposers reaching or exceeding the minimum pass score are determined to be equal or nearly equal, cost will become the determining factor.
ATIC may award the contract to a higher priced offeror if a determination is made that the higher technical sore of that offeror merits the additional cost/price.
The rating of each proposal will be defined based on the accumulated technical and financial scoring, considering the technical and financial scores. The priority will be given to highest technical scored offers, in the limits of the available budget.
Please refer to Annex 1 for the evaluation criteria and sub-criteria.
1.9 Negotiations
This is a Request for Proposals only. Issuance of this RFP does not in any way obligate ATIC or the Donor to award a subcontract, nor does it commit ATIC or Donor to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.
Please refer to Annex 1 – Terms of Reference for details on the required services.
The delivery location for the items described in this RFP is MD-2045, str. Studentilor 9/11, Chisinau, Moldova. As part of its response to this RFP, each offeror is expected to provide an estimate (in calendar days) of the delivery and execution timeframe (after receipt of order). The delivery estimate presented in an offer in response to this RFP must be upheld in the performance of any resulting contract.
Section 3. Draft Order Terms and Conditions
1. All commodities, if applicable, delivered under this subcontract must be transferable to Donor, or another entity in the Cooperating Country designated by ATIC.
A. Delivery terms to be guided by the expected timeframes mention in the ToR – Annex 1. The Subcontractor shall deliver the deliverables as set forth to the delivery locations.
B. Time is of the essence. By executing this subcontract, the Subcontractor confirms that it accepts that the delivery schedule stated herein is reasonable and will comply with the delivery schedule.
C. Customs clearance. The Subcontractor shall clear any international shipments through customs and deliver them to the appropriate location(s) specified in Article 5. ATIC is responsible for providing the Subcontractor with the necessary documentation required by Moldovan customs officials for duty-free customs clearance (if applicable).
D. Consignee address. For any international shipments requiring customs clearance in Moldova, the following consignee address shall be used on each shipment to facilitate duty-free and tax-free customs clearance (if applicable).
The Subcontractor shall complete all work (including furnishing all labor, material, commodities, equipment, and services) required under this subcontract for the fixed price . This price shall include all equipment, commodities, shipping costs, licenses, permits, administration costs, labor costs, materials, overhead, profit, and all other costs.
ATIC will pay the total price through a series of installment payments as provided in Article 1.9 above, after Subcontractor's completion of the corresponding deliverables and ATIC acceptance thereof. The Subcontractor may submit invoices for deliverables that have been accepted and approved by the authorized ATIC representative. ATIC will pay the Subcontractor's invoice within fifteen (15) days after the following conditions have been fulfilled:
a) the Subcontractor has delivered a proper invoice,
b) ATIC has issued an inspection certificate.
This subcontract is entered into by ATIC on behalf of the Project (s) mentioned above, an official program of the mentioned Donors in the Republic of Moldova.
As such, this subcontract is free and exempt from any taxes, VAT, tariffs, duties, or other levies imposed by the laws in effect in Republic of Moldova. The Subcontractor shall not pay any host country taxes, VAT, tariffs, duties, levies, etc. from which this Donor programs are exempt. In the event that any exempt charges are paid by the Subcontractor, they will not be reimbursed to the Subcontractor by ATIC. The Subcontractor shall immediately notify ATIC if any such taxes are assessed against the Subcontractor or its subcontractors/suppliers at any tier.
4. Grounds for disqualification:
A firm may be excluded from the evaluation and the award of a contract, who:
a) is bankrupt or is being wound up, whose affairs are being administered by court, who has entered into an arrangement with creditors, who has suspended business activities or who is subject of an injunction against running business by court;
b) is the subject of proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order for compulsory winding up or administration by court, or for an arrangement with creditors or of any other similar proceedings;
c) has been convicted of an offence concerning his professional conduct by a court;
d) has been found guilty of grave professional misconduct; or
e) has not fulfilled obligations relating to payments of taxes or social security contributions.
Economic resources provided by the EU under this Project shall not be made available to, or for the benefit of, third parties – whether entities, individuals or groups of individuals – designated by the EU as subject to restrictive measures in the lists provided at www.sanctionsmap.eu ("EU Restrictive Measures").
a) Definitions:
• Kickback, as used herein, means any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind, which is provided, directly or indirectly, to ATIC, Project or any of its employees, the Subcontractor or Subcontractor employees, or vendors in any way related to the performance or subsequent activities of this subcontract, for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with this subcontract.
b) The Subcontractor and its employees, whether directly or indirectly engaged in the performance of this subcontract, agree to abide legal provisions which prohibit any person from providing or attempting to provide any kickback; soliciting, accepting, or attempting to accept any kickback; or including, directly or indirectly, the amount of any kickback in the contract price charged by the Subcontractor to ATIC.
When the Subcontractor has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation described in paragraph (b) of this provision may have occurred, the Subcontractor shall promptly report in writing the possible violation. Such reports shall be made to ATIC, who shall forward the report to the Donor, as required.
The Subcontractor agrees to cooperate fully with any relevant Moldovan/EU Agency investigating a possible violation described in paragraph (b) of this article.
The Subcontractor (including its employees, consultants, and agents) by entering into this subcontract certifies that it does not engage, support or finance individuals and/or organizations associated with terrorism.
7. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Standards
The Subcontractor shall perform all work, and comply in all respects, with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, and other authoritative rules of Sweden, European Union and Moldova and its political subdivisions and with the standards of relevant licensing boards and professional associations. The Subcontractor shall also comply with the applicable EU and Sweden regulations governing this subcontract, which are incorporated by reference into this subcontract, Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
8. Indemnity and Subcontractor Waiver of Benefits
A. The Subcontractor waives any additional benefits and agrees to indemnify and save harmless ATIC, Donor, their officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims and liability, loss, expenses, suits, damages, judgments, demands, and costs (including reasonable legal and professional fees and expenses) arising out of:
(3) the infringement or violation of any patent, copyright, trademark, service mark, trade secret, or other proprietary interest of any third party resulting from ATIC use, distribution, sale, sublicensing, or possession of the goods (including software and all forms of written materials) or services purchased or provided, as authorized hereunder, or from the use or possession of said goods or services by ATIC, Donor, as authorized hereunder; or false claims submitted by Subcontractor or its subcontractors under this Subcontract or as a result of a Subcontractor misrepresentation of fact or fraud by Subcontractor.
Modifications to the terms and conditions of this subcontract, including any modification to the scope of work, may only be made by written agreement between authorized personnel of both Parties. Each Party shall give due notice and consideration to any proposals for modification made by the other Party.
According to ATIC procurement procedures, ATIC may at any time, by written order, and without notice to the sureties, if any, make changes within the general scope of this subcontract in the services to be performed.
ATIC reserves the unilateral right to terminate this fixed price subcontract at any time, paying for all deliverables completed at the time of termination and a pro-rata share of any deliverable in progress.
In the event that the Subcontractor fails to make progress so as to endanger performance of this fixed price subcontract, or is unable to fulfill the terms of this fixed price subcontract by the completion date, the Subcontractor shall notify ATIC forthwith and ATIC shall have the right to summary termination of this fixed price subcontract upon written notice to the Subcontractor.
Annex 1. Detailed Specifications and Requirements
A. Background:
Being established in 2006, ATIC is the action leading association and the voice of the Moldovan ICT industry that promotes the development of the ICT sector in Republic of Moldova through viable partnerships between companies, similar organizations, government, state institutions and international organizations. The association was founded to represent the industry on different policy and legislative issues and to facilitate the exchange of best practices between members. ATIC mission is to protect and promote the Association members' interests as well as facilitate a more favorable ICT business climate.
About EU4Moldova: Startup City Cahul
The Government of Sweden has entered into a delegated agreement with the European Delegation in June 2020 for the implementation of Startup City Cahul Project aiming to develop a regional ICT Innovation centre for the Cahul region.
The National Association of ICT Companies has entered into an agreement with Sweden on September 15, 2020 for the implementation of the project.
The project is in line with the Annual Action Programme 2019 in favour of the Republic of Moldova and its Action entitled 'EU4Moldova: Startup City Cahul', based on the Commission Decision ENI/2019/042-243.
The overall objective of the Action is to harness and strengthen the potential of the digital economy and enhance regional competitiveness, its business and its investment environment.
The specific objectives are:
1. Foster partnerships for innovation and entrepreneurship between the private sector, public sector and educational institutions in the region of Cahul.
2. Promote technology, problem solving and creative solutions in learning and make STEM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) more attractive for women and men, girls and boys.
3. Facilitate the emergence of start-ups in innovative sectors, build their capacity and investment readiness.
The Action is aligned to the Eastern Partnership priorities, the revised Association Agenda and the objectives of the 2017-2020 Single Support Framework (SSF) for Moldova and Chapter 18 of the European Union – Moldova Association Agreement. It will also support the implementation of the Eastern Partnership's '20 Deliverables for 2020', as they relate to economic development. The proposed activities will support the implementation of the priorities identified in the European Joint Development Cooperation Strategy (Joint Programming Document) and the National Strategy for enhancing IT industry competitiveness 'Digital Moldova 2020'.
Under the programmatic approach, the Action will contribute to the regional development of Cahul, in agreement with the Government of Moldova's strategies for regional growth and well-being. The initiative will involve the major regional stakeholders and a general memorandum of understanding will be negotiated to seek commitment of the governmental authorities.
About "Tekwill in Every School" program
"Tekwill in every school" program's mission is to help grow Moldova's new generation of young professionals that are equipped with the necessary IT and creative skills required by the jobs of the future; a generation that is empowered to create products and solutions, here at home, that are able of meeting both local and international demands.
In order to achieve our mission, we have developed an eLearning platform – tekwill.online and have developed digital interactive courses which can be accessed on the platform for free by K12 students and teachers from 77 schools throughout the country. During this school year (2020-2021) over 5,300 pupils have studied courses such as: Graphic Design, Web Design & Development and Algorithms Programming in C/C++.
Recently we have welcomed another 157 schools to the program – totaling 234 beneficiary schools, 590 teachers and 20,000+ pupils.
For the upcoming academic year, we are preparing 3 new courses to be launched on the platform starting September 2021, these are: Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Apps Design & Development and Entrepreneurship.
The scope of this RFP is to select a video production company that will develop video lessons for 3 courses such as Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Apps Design & Development and Entrepreneurship. The duration of each video lesson should be a maximum of 10 minutes, it should be engaging and interactive (no plain text or random geometrical objects as animations), preferably animated style to be used for all the courses. The target audience of these video lessons are pupils from grades 10-12 (15-19 years old). Each course has 34 lessons; therefore, each lesson should have a video based on the content provided by ATIC team, thus totaling to 102 video lessons to cover all 3 courses.
B. Specifications and Deliverables
ATIC is looking for a video production company to develop 102 video lessons for 3 Tekwill courses according to the following tasks:
Provide the visual concept of video production for each course.
The visual concept must be presented to and approved by ATIC/Tekwill team. The concept must fit the content of each course, it also must include a brief and short justification about the proposed video style and technique of video production: animation, screencasts, hybrid (animation plus live videos).
Provide voice over (in Romanian) for all video lessons.
The selected voice for the audio content must be approved by ATIC/Tekwill team first. The selected voice must inspire trust, must sound cheerful, must be age-friendly (target audience: 15-19 years old). The tone of voice must be warm and welcoming. The voice over must be in sync with the visual component of the video lesson. The recorded audio content should not have any noises in the background, no echo, the voice should be clearly heard, not too loud, neither too low. All correct pronunciation of technical terminology or English words will be agreed upon, prior to production.
Provide the scripts (storyboards, In Romanian) for all video lessons.
Based on the given content by the ATIC/Tekwill team for each course/lesson, you must create the script (storyboard), present and discuss it with the course' author and ATIC/Tekwill team and integrate all given feedback. The final script should reflect the message/main idea behind the process described in the lesson.
Execute video production according to the agreed timeline.
The duration of each video lesson should be up to 10 minutes maximum or less. Within the production process of video lessons, it is encouraged to avoid usage of slides of plain text/written definitions or plain geometrical objects that don't reflect the meaning of the lesson, process/subject explained in the lesson. The color range used for the animated slides will be discussed and approved by ATIC/Tekwill team.
Management of the timeline of execution.
The selected video production company must report on a weekly basis on the progress of the works and according to the initially agreed execution timeframe. All changes and feedback received from ATIC team and course' authors must be executed in a timely manner within up to 2 weeks. Feedback will be collected from ATIC/Tekwill and course' authors within a timeframe of up to 2 weeks, as well.
One can choose to bid for the video production of 1 course, 2 courses or all of the 3 courses. Each course implies the production of 34 video lessons. The end objective is to have a total of 102 video lessons developed for all 3 courses.
Specific deliverables:
# Deliverables Timeframe (tentative based on our estimation, but could be adjusted during the process)
LOT 1: Deliverables for "Artificial Intelligence" course video production
1 Provide the visual concept of video production for the course 5 days from the signed date of the contract.
2 Present the selected voice for ATIC approval for this course. 5 days from the signed date of the contract.
3 Provide the scripts (storyboards) for the first four video lessons of this course for feedback and review by ATIC and course' author. 10 days from the signed date of the contract.
4 Record the voice over for the first 4 video lessons of the course. 10 days from the signed date of the contract.
5 Execute video production for the first 4 lessons based on the approved scripts. 20 days from the signed date of the contract.
6 Submit the video lessons for ATIC feedback and approval and integrate all received feedback and change requests. 30 days from the signed date of the contract.
7 Provide the scripts (storyboards) for video lessons nr. 5 – 14 for this course for feedback and review by ATIC and course' author. 30 days from the signed date of the contract.
8 Record the voice over for video lessons nr. 5 – 14 for this course. 35 days from the signed date of the contract.
9 Execute video production for video lessons nr. 5 – 14 based on the approved scripts. 60 days from the signed date of the contract.
10 Submit the video lessons for ATIC feedback and approval and integrate all received feedback and change requests. 70 days from the signed date of the contract.
11 Provide the scripts (storyboards) for video lessons nr. 15 – 24 for this course for feedback and review by ATIC and course' author. 70 days from the signed date of the contract.
12 Record the voice over for video lessons nr. 15 – 24 for this course. 75 days from the signed date of the contract.
13 Execute video production for video lessons nr. 15 – 24 based on the approved scripts. 95 days from the signed date of the contract.
14 Submit the video lessons for ATIC feedback and approval and integrate all received feedback and change requests. 105 days from the signed date of the contract.
15 Provide the scripts (storyboards) for video lessons nr. 25 – 34 for this course for feedback and review by ATIC and course' author. 105 days from the signed date of the contract.
16 Record the voice over for video lessons nr. 25 – 34 for this course. 110 days from the signed date of the contract.
17 Execute video production for video lessons nr. 25 – 34 based on the approved scripts. 135 days from the signed date of the contract.
LOT 2: Deliverables for "Entrepreneurship" course video production
LOT 3: Deliverables for "Mobile Apps Design & Development" course video production
19 Other as required by the assignment. TBC based on need
The proposal will include a clear breakdown per deliverable including any additional services that may be provided and have not been taken into consideration initially, as well as a breakdown per personnel fees and types of costs related to each of the above deliverables.
C. Minimum Qualification Criteria for Applicant Companies:
· Proof of similar experience (local) in providing similar services (video production of lessons, preferably covering K12 education – at least one similar contract performed in the last 3 (three) years, including one document proving the completion of similar services.
· Availability of qualified Staff (animators, designers – minimum 2 years' experience and one project manager minimum 3 years of experience)
Evaluation Method
Submitted proposals will be evaluated against the evaluation criteria and subcriteria described below.
Technical Evaluation 60 pts
1. Company's similar experience (local) in providing similar services (production of video lessons, preferably covering K12 education)Similar contracts with international organizations/donors, NGOs 20 pts5 years of experience – 10 pts; less than 5 years – 5pts1 similar contract – 10 pts:
1 contract – 5 pts
2. Proposed timeframe of execution Up to 20 ptsWithin the suggested timeframe or even better – 20 pts; below suggested timeframe – 5 and less pts
3. Qualified personnel with experience in relevant video production: 20 pts
4.1. Animators, Designers Up to 12 pts;Average 2 years of experience per team of designers and animators – 8 pts; 2 pts – for each additional average year the team has.
4.2 Project Manager Up to 8 pts;3 years of experience – 4 pts; 2 pts for each additional year.
Overall cost proposal provided.minimum offer – 40 pts; Evaluated offer pts = (lowest offer $ x 40pts)/evaluated offer 40 points
Priority will be given to the offers representing best value for ATIC and having a balanced technical and financial score. Based on the tradeoff approach, ATIC may select the offer which is not the lowest, is the technical score and other factors demonstrate its best value for money.
D. Award
ATIC will award the contract to the selected company or can choose to split the award into 2 or even three companies, after a careful evaluation of offers, following the evaluation method described. Only the offers compliant to the requirements described under this TOR and RfP will be considered.
E. Contract
The Contract will be signed in MDL, for a fixed amount, based
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I was referred to Kerry Wang and Vancouver Valley Professional Bartending by a friend who had experienced their excellent service at an event. Working with Kerry was easy from the beginning. We worked out the details of our bar service together and she was very helpful in determining what would be best to serve, and in obtaining the necessary liquor permits for our rented hall. In the midst of planning a wedding, I always felt at ease when working with Kerry and organizing the bar service. At the wedding the bartenders were great! Many of our guests commented about how friendly and fast they were. They provided excellent service and kept our guests happy to with many drink options. Thank you so much for the excellent service Kerry! I would HIGHLY recommend you to any bride or event planner!
I used Vancouver Bar Pros for my October 2011 Wedding and they were fabulous! Kerry was always so available to answer my questions, that she became more like a friend to me. VBP were willing to step up and take responsibility for any of my needs or wants. Kerry kept me informed of costs, supply, drink ideas, and helped with so many last minute details that I had not even considered the logistics of, like ice, wine uncorking, table side service. I assigned a lot of responsibility to my bar tenders and they managed to deliver a really great time at an affordable price. I recommend hiring VBP if you want friendly, reliable, and capable service with professional standards! Thank you, Vancouver Bar Pro's, and especially Kerry, for helping to make our Wedding seamless and enjoyable for all of our guests.
Sorry for the long delay, we just got home from our honeymoon.
We had a wonderful time at our wedding. Both my husband and I were extremley happy with the bartending services. My mom was also very impressed with all of the help Kerry and her staff gave to them when setting up the reception. My mom also said how she spilt orange juice on her dress and Kerry were right there to help with the soda. We heard good comments from many of our guests about the great service and impressive menu selection. The bar menu was also very neat.
Thanks to Kerry and her staff for bartending our son's wedding. They offered a variety of drinks, that kept the party going. All the correspondence with her was answered promptly and professionally. The best part was not worrying about their service. You were great!
Thanks again and I'm glad you enjoyed the wedding too!
We had such a fun time. Thank you so much for your help.
Sorry for the late response. It was a very busy week. Work was incredibly hectic and now that I'm off I've been able to catch up on some stuff at home.
I was quite stressed out when I began planning my wedding. I found Vancouver Valley Professional Bartending through a search of the internet and was immediately impressed by the quality of service. Kerry was very friendly, professional, and organized. All questions were answered quickly and thoroughly making the planning process much easier. Kerry was incredibly flexible with the services provided and as such, we were able to get the exact bartending package we wanted at a great price. The day of the wedding went smoothly and I knew I did not need to worry about Kerry as everything was planned perfectly from the set-up to clean-up. I would recommend Vancouver Valley Professional Bartending to anyone. It was a great decision! They did a great job!
I really hope that's okay. You really did a wonderful job and I appreciate it beyond words.
Hi Kerry. I'm sure you'll hear from Justine as well….but from her dad and I….thank you very much for your role in making the wedding such a success. We've had nothing but compliments.
Thanks again, and have a great summer.
© 2016. Vancouver Valley Professional Bartending. All Rights Reserved.


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SHEBOYGAN - Andrea Mullens of Sheboygan was charged with four felonies on Monday related to the overdose death of 30-year-old Matthew Mercure, whose body was found in a crawlspace last month.
Mullens, 29, was charged with felonies for maintaining a drug trafficking place, hiding a corpse, theft from a corpse and bail jumping. She was also charged with a misdemeanor for intent to contribute to the delinquency of a child.
According to the complaint, an officer from the Sheboygan Police Department was dispatched to the 1300 block of Michigan Avenue for a welfare complaint on Nov. 18. There, relatives of Mullens told the officer that they were concerned that someone had overdosed in the upstairs apartment where Mullens lived. The officer searched the residence but found nothing suspicious.
On Nov. 20, the Sheboygan Police Department was contacted again by an adult male who claimed that Mullens had wrapped Mercure's body in a blanket and hidden it in a closet. He also alleged that Mullens had plans to move the body again.
Officer Alexander Jaeger was dispatched to the home, where Mullens' father told him that he'd kicked his daughter out of the house several days prior. Jaeger proceeded to search the empty apartment, which he noted was cold to the point that his nose ran.
Jaeger moved a plastic shelving unit in the kitchen area to reveal a door in the paneling. Through the door, Jaeger entered a crawlspace where he found Mercure's body wrapped in fabric.
The complaint states that, according to a witness, Mercure arrived at Mullens' apartment on the morning of Nov. 17. After using heroin, Mercure appeared to fall asleep. When Mullens realized that Mercure wasn't breathing, she asked for Narcan. She administered it to Mercure, before beginning CPR. The witness said Mercure appeared to be revived, before Mullens injected drugs into his arm again.
After that, the witness said, Mullens tried repeatedly to contact her father. When she was unable to get in touch with him, she pulled out two pairs of latex gloves, giving one to the witness. Mullens had removed Mercure's clothes while administering CPR, so she began putting them back on. Next, the witness said, she hid Mercure's photo ID and debit card, before wrapping him in a blanket.
The witness said he helped Mullens move the body to the crawlspace, even though he didn't want to, because he was afraid that Mullens may try to inject him with the same syringe. After they moved the body, the witness said Mullens gave him Xanax.
According to the witness, Mullens' apartment was known as "the shop," because drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and Xanax were often available there. Another witness confirmed this, saying: "That house was my downfall."
On the date of Mercure's death, Mullens was out on bond related to another Sheboygan County case, in which she was charged with recklessly endangering safety and felony bail jumping.
On Dec. 3, Mullens' bond was set for $100,000. Her preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 12 at 1:30 p.m.


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On October 2nd, Peter Gabriel's first four self-titled solo albums are being made available on vinyl for the first time since 2002. Also being made available are the long out-of-print German vocal versions of Peter Gabriel's third and fourth albums.
The first three albums are affectionately known as Car, Scratch and Melt due to their iconic Hipgnosis designed covers. The fourth album was named Securityfor the American market on its initial release.
All the albums have been Half-Speed Remastered and cut to lacquers at 45RPM, across two heavyweight 180g LPs to deliver maximum dynamic sound range. The vinyl was cut by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering, mastered by Tony Cousins at Metropolis and overseen by Peter's main sound engineer Richard Chappell. The expertise and care that has gone into remastering these albums is incredible and consequently they have never sounded so good.
The vinyl editions will be gatefold sleeves, utilising imagery from the initial first LP pressings, sourced and re-scanned from original artwork.
Each English language album comes as a limited edition of 10,000 Worldwide (German versions limited to 3,000 Worldwide). All are individually numbered.
"I really wanted the first record to be different from what I'd done with Genesis so we were trying to do things in different styles. A bit of barbershop, which Tony Levin helped with, there were more bluesy things, a variety of songs and arrangements that were consciously trying to provide something different than what I'd done before.", Peter Gabriel said.
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Andreae-Noris Zahn AG (ANZAG) yesterday signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 92% stake in Lithuanian pharmaceutical wholesaler JSC Armila.
With a market share of 13 percent, Armila is one of Lithuania's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers. The company is headquartered in Vilnius, and also has sales offices in Kaunas, Klaipeda and Šiauliai. Armila's 105 employees supply around 1,500 customers throughout Lithuania and the neighbouring Baltic States, most of them pharmacies and hospitals. In 2007, the company recorded sales of just over 62 million euros.
ANZAG is one of Germany's leading pharmaceutical wholesalers. The company employs around 2,500 full-time staff and 158 trainees, and holds stakes in two companies outside Germany. In 2007, it recorded sales of 3.7 billion euros.
KBCS/BIC acted as a joint financial advisor to ANZAG in the transaction.


Developers and NGO's Came Together for the 5th KindHack at Symphony Solutions.
Symphony Solutions, a Dutch Digital Transformation Company, was invited to host the sold-out event, International Women's Day, 2019 in recognition of their support and opportunities for women.
Symphony Solutions is proud to be included in the "20 Most Admired Companies" by Insights Success Magazine.
International IT company has launched its first R&D internal product. 3D Hologram projection Symphie greets guests and colleagues with personal messages.
International Dutch IT company became a Platinum Partner of the career fair Kariera IT in Rzeszow, Poland.


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This listing 2709 Fort Worth Highway, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087 is a land and lots listing on a lot of 89,734 sqft (or 2.06 acres). 2709 Fort Worth Highway is located in Hudson Oaks and in ZIP Code 76087. It has been listed on our site since 2016-08-10 09:37:43.


TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – In an interview with MNA, Tom Le, assistant Professor of Politics at the University of Panama, said if Trump If he scraps Iran nuclear deal, there would be no incentive for North Korea to continue its denuclearization path.
The leaders of North and South Korea also pledged to "cease all hostile acts" amid a "new era of peace" after the summit. Kim Jong Un agrees to denuclearization of Korean Peninsula. Can they materialize these goals?
Trump gave the deal a cautious welcome, tweeting that "time will tell" if it leads to an end to nuclear missile tests. "The United States, and all of its GREAT people, should be very proud of what is now taking place," he added. What will be the impact of this summit on the decision of Trump on JCPOA?
I think this will have a very big positive impact because North Korea can be very destabilizing. On the other hand, North Korea has always been a convenient scapegoat. With that problem off the table, then the issues with China, historical distrust of Japan, and other issues may become bigger problems. I've theorized that East Asia is like a bracelet. There is a ring of relationships that surround North Korea, but not a cohesive NATO-like institution. For example, the US and Japan get along, Japan and Russia get along, Russia and China get along, China and South Korea get along, and South Korea and the US get along. But cross relations are not great unless it's to deal with North Korea.


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Woman Injured In Maldives Thought She Was Going To Die
Travel Experts Urging Tour Operator To Accept Responsibility
Travel law experts at Irwin Mitchell have urged a tour operator to carry out an immediate investigation after a woman was electrocuted by faulty wiring at a hotel in the Maldives.
Amanda Llewellyn-Pace travelled to the Maldives with Mercury Direct in September 2010. While staying at the Adaaran Club Rannalhi she suffered two serious electric shocks and continues to feel pain as a result of the incident even now.
The incident took place when Mrs Llewellyn-Pace was returning to her accommodation after going snorkelling. To get back to her water bungalow she had to cross a walkway but, as she did so, she suffered two electric shocks which threw her backwards and caused pain in her neck and back and spasms in her legs.
Jenny Brooks, a specialist travel lawyer at Irwin Mitchell is representing Mrs Llewellyn-Pace. She said: "Needless to say Amanda has been traumatised by what happened during her holiday. She went to hospital following the incident and continued to receive medical treatment from her GP on her return home.
"It is now essential that an investigation is carried out, and lessons learnt, to ensure that no one is injured in the same way again."
Mrs Llewellyn-Pace said: "This was meant to be an idyllic holiday for my husband and me. Instead, we found ourselves staying in a hotel which we found disappointing in terms of the food, the standards and the attitude of some members of staff.
"But all that pales into insignificance when compared to what happened to me on that walkway.
"As a direct result of exposed faulty wiring I suffered two shocks which nearly threw me into the water. The second one was more prolonged and I really thought I was going to die but, thankfully, Rhodri was there to help me.
"To add insult to injury, we were then faced with an unhelpful hotel manager who said that I would have to pay if I wanted to see a doctor.
"I had to really argue to get them to change their minds and the following day I was taken to the sister resort called Adaaran Vadoo Resort and I was admitted to hospital.
"I have to continue taking strong pain killers because of ongoing pain."
Other holidaymakers have posted poor reviews of the hotel on travel site TripAdvisor, with complaints about the attitude of hotel staff and the standard of food.
Jenny Brooks said: "Amanda and her husband should have returned from this holiday with wonderful memories of paradise, instead they have memories of pain and anguish and she faces on-going treatment.
"Holiday companies have a responsibility to ensure that the hotels they send their customers to are safe and that they comply with health and safety regulations, which are in place to protect their guests."
Travel experts at Irwin Mitchell are now urging the tour operator to accept responsibility for the incident and work with them to agree a compensation settlement.


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Tour de France organiser ASO has unveiled its four wildcard team selections for the 2017 race, which takes place over July 1-23.
French teams Cofidis, Direct Energie and Fortuneo-Vital Concept have been awarded places at the prestigious Grand Tour, along with Belgian outfit Wanty-Groupe Gobert, who ride the Tour for the first time.
The four wildcards will join 18 WorldTour-level teams that have automatic entry into the Tour de France, bringing the total to 22 teams.
ASO also announced the wildcard teams for Paris-Nice (March 5-12) and Critérium du Dauphiné (June 4-11). Both of these week-long stage races are also within the UCI's top-level WorldTour calendar, with automatic entry for all 18 WorldTeams.
Cofidis, Direct Energie and Fortuneo-Vital Concept will join French team Delko Marseille Provence KTM at Paris-Nice, with Cofidis, Delko Marseille Provence KTM, Direct Energie and Wanty-Groupe Gobert attending the Critérium du Dauphiné.
The 2017 Tour de France starts in Dusseldorf, Germany on Saturday July 1 and finishes three weeks later in Paris on Sunday, July 23. British rider Chris Froome (Team Sky) enters the race as defending champion.


Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering has ordered a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) at Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC).
The wind turbine installation vessel will be 101 metres long, 43 metres wide, with a draft of 8.4 metres.
The vessel will have a lifting capacity of 2,000 tons and will be delivered in 2018, ZPMC said.
This is the third wind turbine installation vessel ZPMC will build for Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering.
The company also owns and operates cable installation vessels.
Jiangsu Longyuan Zhenhua Marine Engineering is a 50-50 joint venture between ZPMC and Jiangsu Longyuan Offshore Wind Power, a unit of China Longyuan Power Group.
The company's latest project was the installation of two turbines at the Formosa 1 offshore wind farm, the first offshore wind turbines to be installed in waters off Taiwan.
The two turbines are the first phase in setting up the Formosa 1 offshore wind farm. The installation of turbines was completed in October with the wind farm expected to be commissioned in early 2017.
The entire project consists of 32 turbines, with the second phase planned to be constructed in 2018/2019.


Pickering U10 wins gold at the London Ringette Tournament (November 6th- 8th, 2015)!!Our U10 team is off to a great start this year and is currently undefeated in league play. They carried their strong play into their first tournament of the year, facing teams from London, Forest and Kitchener. The team had an outstanding weekend of ringette with balanced scoring and strong team defence, which led to them being undefeated for the entire tournament. The gold medal final against London was a tense affair, with Pickering ahead 3-2 at the end of the first period. However, our girls finished strongly to complete a 4-0 weekend with a winning score of 9-2.


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On the Brink: Life After Legacy
Published on January 17, 2016 by twoboardmeeples
DISCLAIMER: While this post will try its best not to spoil any information about Pandemic: Legacy, one of our writers (not naming any names [It's Amber]) has been known to accidentally spill information beyond their control. Read at your own risk.
One of my most rewarding game playing experiences to date (and will probably remain this way for a very long time) is Pandemic: Legacy. The combination of the game itself, the format of the game, and the people I played it with provided a rewarding and memorable experience. Pandemic: Legacy is a stand alone game in the Pandemic universe with Legacy-style play. This means that through the sessions of gaming, players will be forced to make changes to the game itself by adding or removing things to the game. This could be anything from writing on cards, adding marks to the board, destroying pieces of the game, and anything else that might make a gamer squeal in agony.
Much like its predecessor Pandemic, Pandemic: Legacy involves players taking on different scientific roles to try to cure 4 different diseases that are spreading all over the world. Each role has a different special ability that allows players to do special actions, as well as the actions everyone has access to. This game is fully cooperative and players work together to strategize how best to cure and eradicate the different diseases. Unlike the regular base game, however, Pandemic: Legacy plays over 12 months, adding a story to the already thrilling (a nice way of saying stressful) burden of saving the world.
We've had three different groups of people in our game group complete their teams' games of Pandemic: Legacy and I've heard similar sentiments from members of all three groups: "I don't think I can play regular Pandemic after this." At the time of this posting, Pandemic has been out for 8 years and remains popular with game groups. The game has evolved in these 9 years, reformatting the box, adding expansions, developing a dice game and finally creating a Legacy addition. When Ethan and I began our Legacy adventure, neither of us had played anything besides the base game and The Cure (the Pandemic dice game), so there was still a lot of Pandemic for us to play; it would be unfair to count the game out without actually having played everything there is to offer.
Since finishing Legacy, we've acquired the On the Brink and In the Lab expansions to our Pandemic collection. I believe that even after the mind blowing experience that was Pandemic: Legacy, there is still room for Pandemic in our collection. Pandemic is a great gateway game for beginners to get into the hobby and the expansions add replayability to the original game. I think we'll be holding on to this one a bit longer, at least, until Season 2 comes out.
Ethan here – I agree wholeheartedly with this sentiment. Even after playing Legacy I still very much enjoy the "vanilla" game of Pandemic. It was one of the earliest co-operative games, and the impact its had on the genre can be seen in many other games. It's an elegant and balanced game of players vs. the game, and it's easy to see why it's both a good intro game and one that many people continue to rate highly even after being in the hobby for a while (it was #1 on the Dice Tower People's Choice Top 100 Games list from last year). Even with the base game there are ways to change the difficulty by adding or removing Epidemic cards (the ones that periodically cause diseases to spring up in new places and reshuffle the discards so that previously infected cities come up again).
With the expansions there are even more modules you can add, such as Virulent Strain and the Mutation challenge from On the Brink, and the Lab Challenge from In the Lab. Any of these can be added to the base game, or you could add them all for a really intense challenge. In addition, there's a Bio-Terrorist mode where one player plays against all of the rest to cause disease and destruction, and a team game where all players are still working to cure the diseases but also trying to score the most points for their team. In addition to all this, there's still the State of Emergency expansion that adds even more different challenges, but which we've never experienced, so I can't comment on it. With all of these different modules to change up the difficulty, add different goals, or even changing the players' roles and interactions, I'd argue that Pandemic is still highly playable even after finishing the Legacy campaign. And besides, there's always Season 2 of Legacy to look forward to, so hopefully people are only exaggerating when they say they're burned out on Pandemic after Legacy!
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At Tottenham Hotspur, we have been privileged to witness a glittering array of football legends and heroes, who have helped create a history and football tradition that we can be proud of. However, some of these players graced the field at a time when the financial rewards were poor and sacrifices were great. These individuals now need our help and others, maybe even heroes and legends of the more recent past will need our help in the years to come.
Through fund-raising events and generous donations, the Tottenham Tribute Trust has already been able to help a variety of former legends such as Les Allen, Eddie Baily, Ted Ditchburn, Tommy Harmer and Bobby Smith.
''I'm indebted to the Tottenham Tribute Trust for their kindness and help. Having aided me, twice, with hip and leg problems, they saved us inordinate amounts of time and worry waiting for operations, and in handling the administrative side of my hospitalisation. Jean and I could never have afforded that treatment out of our weekly pensions or known who to turn to for that kind of help. The Trust is a godsend."
The Tottenham Tribute Trust seeks to continue to build a sizeable fund for the purpose of being able to look after the needs of any former Spurs player, from medical to practical.
We are here to help give a little back to those who have given generations of joy in the Lilywhite shirt.
Your support would be both welcomed and appreciated.
The Tottenham Tribute Trust relies on donations to continue helping members of the wider Spurs family who are in need.
You can make a donation by visiting the Trust's dedicated website.
The Club has designated the Tottenham Tribute Trust, a charity that serves the needs of its former players, to benefit from activity during The Finale of our historic White Hart Lane stadium.
The Club is set to play its last ever match at the 118-year-old venue against Manchester United on Sunday, May 14, before it is demolished to make way for a new 61,000-seat world class stadium.
The Tottenham Tribute Trust is the first of its kind, established by the Club in 2002 and run by a board of independent and voluntary trustees, dedicated to serving the needs of former players who find themselves in a situation that compromises their quality of life.
It is an organisation that reaches out to members of the Spurs family who are facing difficulty either financially, medically or both.
Many of the greats that the charity has aided over the years have been involved in some of White Hart Lane's most memorable moments that are being highlighted and celebrated during its Finale.
Beneficiaries have included members of the Club's famous 1961 Double-winning side such as Les Allen and the late Bobby Smith, the captain of the Club's 1971 League Cup and 1972 UEFA Cup successes Alan Mullery and, most recently, Jimmy Greaves – the Club's all-time leading goalscorer.
Daniel Levy, Chairman, Tottenham Hotspur, said: "The Club decided that there could not be a more appropriate organisation to benefit from the celebrations around The Finale of White Hart Lane than the Tottenham Tribute Trust.
"Given the role it has played in serving the needs of former players that have created so many special memories at the Lane over the years, we feel that this is the right time at which to raise awareness of the charity's fantastic work.
Jonathan Adelman, Chair of the Tottenham Tribute Trust, said: "It is fantastic to receive the support of the Club and will be a fitting way of celebrating the achievements of the Tottenham Tribute Trust to date. The funds raised will enable us to continue to help those who helped make White Hart Lane such a special place for Spurs fans.
"The Club had the foresight to establish the Tottenham Tribute Trust so that there is a very clear facility through which to provide care to its former players.
Proceeds to the Tottenham Tribute Trust will come from several sources during The Finale of White Hart Lane, including the sale of highly valuable memorabilia.
Shirts worn by the team during the Manchester United match will be signed by the players and auctioned for the charity.
Fans attending the game will be able to purchase a special edition A4 commemorative matchday programme for £10 with proceeds going to the Tottenham Tribute Trust.
The Club has produced an exclusive pin badge now available in all Club retail stores and online for a minimum donation of £3 to the Tottenham Tribute Trust.


At the Colorado Convention Center, you will be greeted with smiles from a top-notch guest service team. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be able to assist you with every need. For nursing mothers, please ask about our cozy and warmly decorated mother's room.
A VISIT DENVER information desk is also in the lobby to help guide you on everything to do in Denver.


Today's share is my 2nd of 5 cards I entered into the SU! Artisan Award contest. It involves a technique where strips of paper are dampened then shaped into ruffles and left to dry before apply to the card front. I really love the vintage, feminine look of this card! I think I may add this ruffled paper technique to my list of tutorial possibilities, anyone interested in learning how to do this??
A quick exciting tid bit before I sign off for the day - the New Color Marker kit; which was previously only available in a set of 10; is now available as single markers for a limited time only until October 31! This is great for those of you that have past In Colors and just need a filler or two to complete your marker sets! Take advantage quickly by heading over to my online store at www.melissabanbury.stampinup.net and getting yours today!
I'll be back tomorrow with another share, but for now we're headed to the beach! Have a lovely day everyone!!
Oh yes, I would love a tutorial on this!!!
Oh Yes, Please I would love to learn how. Your card is so pretty.
Such a pretty card, very feminine.


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Under Pressure is a 1935 American drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Borden Chase, Lester Cole and Noel Pierce, and starring Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaglen, Florence Rice, Marjorie Rambeau, Charles Bickford and Sig Ruman. It was released on February 1, 1935, by Fox Film Corporation.

Borden Chase acted as technical adviser. The film was also known as East River and Man Lock.

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Cast
Edmund Lowe as Shocker Dugan
Victor McLaglen as Jumbo Smith
Florence Rice as Pat Dodge
Marjorie Rambeau as Amelia 'Amy' Hardcastle
Charles Bickford as Nipper Moran
Sig Ruman as Doctor
Roger Imhof as George Breck
Warner Richmond as Weasel
James Donlan as Corky

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1935 films
Fox Film films
American drama films
1935 drama films
Films directed by Raoul Walsh
American black-and-white films
1930s English-language films
1930s American films

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The park once served as the State Fairgrounds and housed a military hospital during the Civil War. After the war, the first organized baseball games in Richmond were played here. Today the park is a recreation destination for the neighborhood.
The Fan District's name derives from the street pattern created by the pentagonal shape of Monroe Park, the base of the district. The streets that fan westward from Monroe Park contain residential structures, many built between 1880 and the 1920s. In order to promote the residential development that continued westward, the city established a series of public parks. Most the other Fan parks are triangular due to the intersection of diagonal cross streets with the expanding east-west pattern of Fan streets.


I offer a range of original Letter pressed cards and ceramics of Oxford ranging from some of the most famous landmarks dotted around the city to smaller more obscure subjects that need a closer eye.
I hope to create some of the nostalgia felt from Oxford's historic past. With 38 colleges the artist is spoilt for choice of subject matter and I offer a wide range of views to look at and to enjoy.
To get the influence I need, I often cycle into Oxford with a sketch pad or camera to capture moments in the city. At home I transfer the sketch idea onto lino and cut away the parts that are necessary to create my design. Each design is then run though a local studio letter press to create the beautiful effect that is in front of you now.
Feel free to wonder through Oxford's 'Dreaming Spires' and to take away a part of this splendid town to keep for yourself.


We were very pleased to have Matt Hoppe as our Mortgage Loan Originator. He went out of his way to make sure everything ran smoothly, from beginning to end. Matt was able to answer any questions we had, and clarified any confusing information. He was really helpful in making the experience less stressful by keeping us up to date with everything going on. He was honest and reliable, so again it was great to have Matt assist us.


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This is now home to the Candler County Historical Society Museum.
In 1949-1951, this building housed the first and second grades. Possibly other years. I attended there in those years. Mrs. Nonie Holloway was my first grade teacher on the first floor and Mrs. Bird was my second grade teacher on the second floor. If I remember correctly, the Draft Board held their night meetings on the second floor.
I went to kindergarten in the old high school building in about 1964. I guess that's about the time the new high school building was opened up.
You've painted Metter as nice place to visit, with much history to explore. As always – good job with your lens, Brian.
My father's first cousin, Richard Barry, was the football coach at Metter HS from 1956-1959.


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Cheltenham's Lib Dem leader calls on Johnson, Raab and Patel to do more for Afghan refugees.
Posted by Rowena Hay | Updated 2021-09-02
Cheltenham's Lib Dem leadership has written to senior members of the government to ask them to do more in support of Afghan refugees.
Borough council leader Rowena Hay says Westminster politicians must support local areas that want to help people fleeing the horrors of the Taliban.
Rowena's letter was sent to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Home Secretary Priti Patel.
The correspondence went as Cheltenham - a Town of Sanctuary - prepares to welcome Afghan translators who helped the UK armed forces.
This commitment to our military's efforts is also demonstrated by the town's Homes For Veterans scheme.
See the letter below:
"Cheltenham Borough Council is ready and willing to play its part in supporting Afghan refugees who are being forced to flee out of their country.
Given the Taliban's history of brutality towards its opponents and repression of the rights of women and girls, the UK has a responsibility to do all it can to support the many Afghan citizens whose rights and freedoms are in deep jeopardy.
The priority should be to bring those most at risk to safety through an emergency Women and Girls' Resettlement Scheme, based on a scheme set up by the Canadian government. As with the Canadian scheme, we want the UK Government to identify those most at risk of persecution with a particular focus on women in public life; those who have set up girls' education schemes and other marginalised groups.
As a Town of Sanctuary that welcomes refugees, most recently this includes more than 30 Syrians who now live in Cheltenham. In the next two weeks we are expecting our first of seven families from Afghanistan as part of the planned resettlement and relocation scheme. Going forward, it is imperative that Government makes adequate funding available to provide those fleeing the most distressing of circumstances, a safe, secure and properly supported home in the UK.
As a council, we remain totally committed to assist those most in need across the world and as Leader of Cheltenham Borough Council I call on the Government to:
1. Expedite the new scheme and take on larger numbers of Afghan refugees than currently proposed.
2. Create a fair resettlement scheme across the country.
3. Provide a fairer funding package over a longer period than four months.
We await hearing from you as a matter of urgency."
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My name is Elva. I am Swiss, not Swedish as some mistake me for. An error which does tend to get under my skin. I cannot speak for Nordic technical engineering skills, however, I doubt they've reached the height of us Alpine people. Should you need convincing, simply glance in my direction. I insert large corks precisely and with little effort into glass bottles containing effervescent wine. What's more, I gracefully wind wire hoods to secure the cork tightly and safely. I am few in number, built by hand entirely of stainless steel and brass.
Sadly, my place of birth does not require my skills. Such is often the way of things among my brethren. Will I ever lay eyes on my dear land of edelweiss? I know not. So with a heavy heart, I bid adieu. Auf wiedersehen, I cry!
Ils ont des pupitres? I stand saluted by proud oak riddling racks. Well, life has a way to surprise even the most jaded among us. Perhaps a deep ocean separates me from the Old World yet I notice my employer has certain appreciation for the way things used to be done. I find that very agreeable. I see it everywhere and not just things to do with sparkling wine. Outside, there is an old lady with a blue rinse who grunts and chokes black smoke when she starts up in the morning. Often, I hear her in the distance swearing, as the French are oft to do, as she drags heavy equipment up and down the vineyard behind her rather broad girth. Though not Swiss, she works hard and well. Her name is Birdie and I admire her.
I have a nice spot in the winery by a stone wall where I quietly do my work. There is even space beside me for a future colleague. My employer agrees with my assessment that a doseuse can dose and top up a bottle much more effectively than by hand. I hear the older models are quite beautiful. I look forward her arrival and shall certainly make her feel welcome here.
My mind is blank. I stare at them but feel nothing. My repressing techniques must work quite well. I'm sifting through renovation photos, trying to find good ones to use for this post. It was only a few years ago we were standing right there, in the middle of chaos. We caused it to look that way. Tearing things apart and ripping things out is an enormous amount of physical work, but it's still the easy stage. All you have to do is to shut your brain off and go crazy. Like a robot. No real thinking involved. Putting things back together is a whole different story.
I've decided to split the renos up in a few different posts, concentrating on a few areas at a time. Today the dining room is in focus. The original corner cabinet was one of the few things in the house worth keeping. I'm glad, and surprised it survived all the sad renovations this house had to endure over the years. Although the four doors to the cabinet are gone, I still love it. I put comfort in knowing they will be replicated at some point.
Between the dining room and kitchen was a hallway connecting the two rooms. The hallway had two doors. One leading into a very pastelly and 'cute' bathroom (shown briefly in a previous house post) and one door leading to the basement stairs. The door to the basement was moved to a different spot. The hallway and bathroom was turned into a breakfast room which now connects the kitchen and dining room.
Hidden behind drywall and layers 70's paneling, leftover bits and pieces of the original trim began to emerge. Around one of the side windows we found a beautifully simple, delicate trim with a wood panel in it. This became the inspiration for much of the trim work in the house. We duplicated the trim and panel as close as we could. A big "thank you," to the person who, decades ago, was too lazy to bother ripping out the last bit of window trim left while 'updating' the house. Flooring and baseboards still need to be tackled although I take great comfort knowing this, too, will have its day.
I can honestly say that I have never been on a picnic using a red-white checkered cloth. Yet, for some reason, every time I see the pattern, that's exactly where my mind goes. Picnics are fun and I admit we don't go on them as often as we should. Living in Prince Edward County I feel somewhat spoiled. Since the county is surrounded by water, there's no shortage of beautiful spots to unfold that checkered cloth whether on a crisp spring day or a balmy summer evening.
As much as my mind refers to the word picnic when I see this particular pattern, I also associate these Swedish Pirogies with the same word. They are quite different from the original polish ones. These are much larger in size and baked rather than boiled. They are also made with a yeast dough. The filling can be switched out for something else but ground beef is the traditional (and in my opinion the best) one. Growing up, these patties were often found in the freezer at home. It's a perfect afternoon snack but also the ideal picnic food. Easy to eat, no mess. No plates or cutlery required. They are as good cold as they are hot.
I think we all should make an effort to go picnic-ing a bit more this season. Make a day of it, or even an afternoon. Let's enjoy the beautiful world around us. Sitting in your back yard is not the same thing as sitting under a tree by the water. Unless of course you happen to live right by the water with a big tree throwing the perfect amount of filtered shade. Then all you need is the red-white checkered cloth, these pirogies and a glass of The Old Third pinot.
Activate the dry yeast according to the packaging. In a pot, melt the butter.
In a blender, medium speed, add yeast, milk, cream, butter, salt and eggs. Sift the flour into a bowl and transfer, a little at a time, into the yeast mixture while on medium-low speed. When a ball is formed, remove from the bowl and kneed on a lightly floured surface until nice and even. Shape into a ball, and place in a clean bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and leave to rest for about an hour.
Finely chop the white and green part of the leek, garlic and ginger. Grate the carrot. In a cast iron pot, on medium heat, fry the ground beef until cooked through in olive oil and butter. Add the vegetables and the rest of the ingredients. Stir and let cook for 10-15 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
Cut the dough into 20 even pieces and roll each piece out to a circle, roughly 6" diameter. Alternatively, if you have a 6" round cookie cutter, roll out the dough in one piece, 1/8"-1/4" thick, then stamp out the circles. Add ~ 1/4 cup meat filling into the centre of the circle, then fold over in half. With a fork, push down along the curved side to seal. Brush with whisked egg. Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-20 min or until nice and golden.
Eat hot with a side salad, or cold when out on a picnic or as a quick snack. They freeze well.
I have a dream…So simple yet so powerful. Dreams are what keep us going, give us hope. Sometimes easy to forget, yet without them there would be no change. We'd be lost. These Swedish cookies have been given this name for a reason. Dröm. Dream. They encourage you, just for a brief moment, to pause and reflect over the meaning of the word before taking your first bite. This is where you realize why this nondescript-looking creation was given such a powerful title. They are white as snow, a crunchy fluffiness difficult to describe. As it vanishes in your mouth you are left with a velvety smooth taste of vanilla. You will most likely close your eyes and let your mind pay full attention to this decadent and short lived dream. I dare you to eat a whole cookie without licking your lips.
In a blender, on medium speed, whisk butter and sugar until light and airy, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the oil and vanilla. Sift ammonium bicarbonate and flour into a bowl then slowly, while whisking on medium-low speed add to the butter mixture. Blend well then stop.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and kneed into a ball.
Pinch pieces of dough and roll into 1″ size balls. Place, 2″ apart, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the middle of the oven for 20-25 min. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool.
Some 3,500 years ago when Phoenician merchants set sail across the Mediterranean from their island city of Tyre on the eastern coast trading and establishing colonies, they brought with them not only their unique, simple alphabet, first to the ancient Greeks who saw early on its potential and who then later passed it to a receptive Roman audience, but also an unfathomably expensive dye. Tyrian purple. Long before Elizabeth I made it illegal for non-royals to wear or even well before popes began to fancy themselves monarchs, this dye was so far beyond the reach of even the very wealthy that mostly only emperors and kings could wear it. Murex, a spiny predatory sea snail, unfortunately for itself, was the only source of colour fast purple. The colour, gleaned from a defensive mucous gland was so strong, it deepened and improved with age. It could take over 10,000 to turn even just the trim on a robe purple. Cleopatra draped not only herself in it, but her palaces and even the sails of her boats. An unimaginable price no one today could afford.
The exact shade of this colour is not known, but the most prized hue was said to be a brackish purple one that veered towards oxblood, and one, perhaps, much like the dark robe of pinot noir that swirls in my glass. Yes, pinot noir is the king of grapes.
Today, we release our 2013 Pinot Noir. I have been waiting a long while to say this. Since the first days of the 2013 harvest when I first started to really get excited about the dark rich colour that was leaching from purple skins. We grape growers don't get many kicks at the can. Our career is framed by so few vintages so when a summer like 2013 comes along, it is hard to suppress enthusiasm. Now, 18 months later, it is a brooding, noble wine with power and length. A pinot to lay down. I love it.
I think the ultimate sign of friendship is when your friends feel comfortable enough to invite themselves over to your home. Whether it's for a cup of coffee or a couple of days escape from the city. It's such a beautiful compliment. It shows that they miss you and they want to see you and hang out. Usually the first thing to cross my mind when this happens is "What are we going to eat?" No kidding. It doesn't have to be complicated and elaborate. I find these somewhat unexpected visits really inspiring.
I try to always be stocked up on basic ingredients for unexpected visits. Pasta, crushed tomatoes, couscous, lentils and rice which, combined with what's in the fridge will most likely help me throw something together on short notice. This way there is never a reason, or excuse, not to eat well.
A very unattractive and out of place laundry room here at Crandall House got a second chance when we decided to convert it into a pantry. Although a pantry is a lovely thing to have, it does expose your private eating habits to the world. Anyone who walks into your pantry will know what you eat and what you like to hoard. Trash that you might crave once in a while but wouldn't want anyone to ever know about is right there, on display. A slight panic used to arise inside of me when someone walked in and poked around our pantry. I knew it would happen. I do it too. I love peaking into pantries when visiting new places. Over time I stopped worrying. We all have our habits and secret cravings. It's a part of who we are.
You might think this is very much a fall post. That is true. It would be a perfect fall post. Except it's not. March has finally arrived and spring is just around the corner. The long winter months are over and we can start looking forward to seeing the the earth come to life again. In anticipation of the new season, with all that it will give us, I find celebrating what has kept us alive throughout fall and winter is a nice gesture. In the olden days root cellars were very popular. Before grocery stores became what they are today and before modern refrigeration, this was the way to survive. Everything that needed to stay cool was put down there. Potatoes and carrots, apples and onions, squash and pumpkins were stored along with preserved vegetables and fruits. Perhaps even a few bottles of wine. I really love the traditional Swedish root cellar. They were outside of the house, dug into the ground and covered with dirt so that they resembled a grassy mound with a small door. I would love to eventually build a one behind the house. I will tell you more about them in another post. So, this will be one of the last 'winter posts' for a while. These butternut squash and apple cider shots are a great amuse bouche or hors d'oeuvre for your next dinner party. I am using The Old Third Golden Russet Apple Cider of course.
Peel the butternut squash and cut into 1″ pieces, discarding the centre core. Peel and roughly chop the onion and ginger. In a frying pan heat up the butter and olive oil. Sauté the onion and ginger 2-3 minutes, then add the squash and garlic as well as the thyme sprigs. Sauté for another couple of minutes. Add the chicken stock, apple cider and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then simmer until squash is soft, 20-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, fry the bacon crisp, either in a heavy skillet, or on a baking sheet in a 450F oven. Let the bacon cool then crumble it together into small pieces. Put aside.
Remove the soup from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Pour into shot glasses just before serving.Decorate with the crumbled bacon. Makes 24-30 shots or 6 appetizer size servings.
Countless were the times when I was wrapping up a dish and I'd take one last look at the recipe. Staring back at me was that one ingredient I failed to prepare. Julienned carrots, finely diced fennel or blanched pearl onions. Suddenly I was balancing between dropping that one item or, delaying the completion of the dish in order to correct my oversight. Countless were also the times I was in the middle of cooking when realizing that a vital ingredient to the dish I was making was nowhere to be found. I was certain I had had it at home. These scenarios might not always be crucial or end up a culinary disaster, however, they're no fun.
I have watched cooking shows on TV for as long as I can remember. One thing that used to annoy me was how everything was always prepared ahead of time. All the ingredients were there, within arms reach. The vegetables were chopped and diced and placed on plates. Dry ingredients pre-measured and added into cute little bowls. How tidy. How 'mise en place'. I remember thinking it was so ridiculous. I mean, who cooks like that? Slowly but surely I became accustomed to the idea. It's clearly done to save time and to make sure not to miss any ingredients. One day I thought, let's try this method and see how well it works. And so I did. I brought all the ingredients out on the counter. I prepared all the vegetables and herbs according to the recipe. I chopped, sliced, diced and minced. I put everything in bowls and on plates. I measured and I weighed. Then I started cooking.
If you haven't yet, you really should try it. Not only does it eliminate the chance of missing an ingredient, but it also slims the chance of forgetting to prepare that one ingredient, should it require julienning, dicing, or blanching. At the same time it encourages you to read through the recipe before starting, something you should always be doing no matter what you are planning on making.
Today, years later, the 'mise' is my best friend. There will be a few extra bowls and plates to wash up when finished, but it certainly makes cooking so much easier and much more enjoyable.
Brunch. I love that word. For me it's tied with fun times with friends on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Almost festive. This Swedish oven baked pancake is a wonderful option next time you have friends staying for the weekend. Traditionally chunks of bacon are added to the batter before baking, although I prefer it without. The reason being has nothing to do with taste or flavour. Serving it plain gives you the opportunity to consume it savoury or sweet. A side of fried bacon or sausages drizzled with maple syrup is a mouth watering salty option. Whipped cream and strawberry or blueberry jam with a dusting of icing sugar is ideal for the sweet tooth. It's easy to make and its moon landscape surface is sure to make a longer lasting impression than the more common flat pancake.
pinch of salt and sugar.
In a large bowl, sift the flour into the milk and whisk together until a smooth mixture forms.
Add the eggs, salt and sugar and keep whisking until well blended.
Pour into a buttered 11"X17" baking tray and bake in the middle of the oven for about 30 minutes or until browned and bubbles have formed. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
Drömtårta, or Dream Cake is a real classic at the Swedish coffee table. Did you know that traditionally, Fika, the Swedish word for coffee with dip, includes seven different kinds of cookies? More about that in another post. Drömtårta is often made sure to make an appearance as one of the seven. This was one of my favourites growing up. Traditionally it is served in a rolled-up version, just like the Budapest Roll in an earlier post, then cut into 1″ pieces. Today I decided to turn it into bite size squares for a change. A very decadent, hint of vanilla filling, wrapped in a fluffy subtle chocolate cake. It is as good with a glass of milk as with a nice hot cup of java. Your choice. This recipe calls for all purpose flour but feel free to substitute it with potato flour for a gluten-free version. It works just as well.
With a blender, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift flour, cacao and baking powder into a bowl then slowly, while whisking on medium-low speed add to the egg mixture. Blend well but make sure not to over beat the batter.
Line a 11″x17″ baking sheet with parchment paper then pour batter.
Bake in the middle of the oven for about 5 min, or until cake is set.
On a rack, place another sheet of parchment paper, sprinkle with sugar and flip the cake on top of the sugared paper. Carefully peel off the parchment paper from the cake. Let cool.
Meanwhile, whisk together the ingredients for the filling. Spread evenly over the cooled cake. Cut the cake in half, crosswise, then flip on side over the other – filling agains filling. Cut into bite size squares. Dust with icing sugar just before serving.