We have a new baker!
Bristol cake lovers can Relax. We now have another pair of hands to cope with the demand in your area!
We're really pleased to announce that Debbie has joined us this month. Debbie is from the Emersons Green side of town, not so far from 280 Bakes HQ, but she was our first remotely recruited baker, posting us samples in the mail.
And then there were six! This is the largest our team has ever been, exciting times!
Setting Business Goals: Worth It?
Today our Louise is sharing news of an exciting challenge she set 280 Bakes this month. Let's see how we got on!
This month I set a sales target.
Now, in the past I've been sceptical about using targets in personal and business life, mostly to avoid stressing myself out trying to hit, and possibly failing to hit, said target, and not really seeing myself as a salesperson. It's good to dream big, but was there much point in pushing so hard when I already work so much to gain customer leads? And is there too much at stake for my personal confidence and wellbeing in working so hard and potentially failing?
So, one month ago, I set myself a target of generating 50% more cake orders than in the four weeks previous. Maybe that sounds a bit 'finger in the air', but the previous four weeks (May 13th – June 14th) was a good month for us in terms of order generation, and 50% extra would push our orders to 28 orders in 28 days. It had a nice sound to it, and I liked that.
What did I do to help generate extra orders this month?
Well, most of our orders come from Facebook – hail Facebook! However, our email newsletter list is growing, as is our Twitter and Instagram following, so these were all useful to help show potential customers the delicious cakes we are baking, and in turn, encourage new and existing customers to order our products. Added to this, we had Father's Day orders to promote and we got a fair bit of attention online from replicating the lemon and elderflower recipe from the royal wedding. Tying in with national events sure can help!
Today is the final day of the challenge.
Yesterday we hit the target of 28 of cake orders in 28 days – with a day spare!
Celebrations aside, well done us, what did this mean for 280 Bakes?
Twitter was less impactful than Facebook (expected), but we still had some awesome wins here, including our first tweet from a Stroud customer (below left), and our highest ever impressions on a gorgeous customer photo (below right).
All of this will hopefully lead to more business growth, more baking, and more happy customers!
Has having a target helped?
Undoubtedly, yes. As expected, pressure built a little on myself to work harder, smarter, and to be more creative with thinking of things which people would like to see pop up in their busy lives. However, achieving that goal of 28 orders in 28 days – and a day ahead of our deadline – has given me more confidence and a real sense of achievement.
Honestly, if we'd been a few orders off hitting the mark, it still would have been an amazing achievement to increase orders by almost 50%. Setting a goal, I have realised, is not only about achieving specified things; it's also about having a way to measure how successful your tactics are and how effective your communications planning is. Even if you ignore the detail in the numbers, knowing there's been an X amount of extra custom over a defined period of time due to some hard work is a real boost.
I may even set another target for later in the year.
Sod it. Let's nail that down. I am going to try to hit 28 orders in 28 days again during the month of September.
You think I'm putting it off? No apologies there. July is going to be a bit crazy in my personal life so I may need some space, and August is generally a slower month in the business. The kids are off, people are on holiday, and I figure (totally anecdotally!) that some parents take the time to bake with their kids. Plus, September is statistically the month with the highest number of birthdays – go figure – so birthday cakes may be in high demand.
Our bakers didn't attend any local events this month, but potentially, when I run this challenge again, this could boost sales further when people try our cakes at a festival or market and decide to order more in the days or weeks.
Of course, now, I realise I am in fact a bit of a salesperson and it's always been that way. It's essential the good of the company. I'm not pushy, but I'm driven, I know our target market and I want to make my company a success. If that makes me a salesperson, so be it!
I want to say some 'thanks' before I sign off. Thank you, of course, to my bakers – you're fab! Hard-working, creative and passionate, couldn't have developed 280 Bakes to this level without you. Secondly, thank you to my husband for his patience / ability to ignore me and get on with it when I am working on the laptop or elbow-deep in flour. Lastly, thanks to Robin, who made me try this whole target thing out – inspired!
Do any of you have small businesses? Do you ever set goals like this? I'd love to hear about your experiences – just comment in the box below.


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Established by two long-time friends, Kevin Wigen and Bobby Bowen, who learned their trade in local breweries, Bowigens officially opened their doors in 2015 and since then they've been pumping out some real quality brews. We turned up on a rainy Friday afternoon after a long week of creating awesomeness for our clients, and the first thing we noticed was how cozy Bowigens is, with the taproom itself being what may have used to be a small cafe or eatery previously. It's the smallest brewery we've visited to date, but we had plenty of seating options, with stools at the bar, a handful of tables and a sofa area. The brewery is approximately 1,000 square feet and features a 3-vessel brewhouse, 5 fermenters, and 1 brite tank. Their brewhouse also features custom-fitted fermenters and a custom cooling system, which is the only one of its kind in the area.
This flavorful white IPA with lemongrass and coriander was a hit from the first sip. The unusual ingredients complimented each other perfectly.
This deep, malt flavor scotch ale had an ever-so-slight bitterness to it, which made it extremely drinkable (especially if you've had a rough day).
With aromas of citrus, pine and a hint of caramel, this West Coast imperial red ale is amped up with a whole lot of hops, a slightly bitter grapefruit flavor, and sweet toasted malt.
Bowigens says they're "Recrafting Perceptions" and that's most certainly true with the wonderfully unique craft beers they're producing, so it's well worth the drive to Casselberry. This hidden gem is a favorite among locals, and it's easy to see why.
Coming up next on our Orlando craft brewery tour: Orange County Brewers.


If you are confused by the range and sheer volume of 4WD GPS options available, our 4WD GPS review included some top 4 WD brands to help you clarify what type of navigation system may best suit your adventure needs. We found the biggest difference between an on-road and an off-road GPS is not the features, capability or functionality but in the actual mapping content. Ideally, you want to look for a 4WD navigation system or off-road GPS that combines street navigation and specific 4WD touring features to guide you on remote or urban adventures in Australia.
When deciding on a 4WD GPS you should consider looking for the following features such as turn-by-turn navigation, topographic mapping, points of interests (specific to 4WD touring) such as campsites, viewpoints and geographical interests.
When it comes to choosing a Navigation system for your next off-road adventure you will not be left short for options when it comes to GPS units. Daily technological advancements mean 4WD GPS units are becoming more affordable and offer a range of features and functions.
Navigating off road has become more and more accessible so if you are in the market for a GPS read further we have outlined some key information to consider.
What Are The Advantages Of A 4WD GPS?
What Type of 4WD GPS Do I Choose?
How Accurate Is A 4WD GPS System?
Does A 4WD GPS Come With A Warranty?
What Happens If My Device Or App Is Faulty?
When you're truly getting out and about off-roading, a standard GPS isn't going to cut it. The biggest difference is the mapping content. An on-road GPS offers basic line data to provide directional orientation. This means that it will only give you information on roads ( gravel and asphalt ) buildings and landmarks but all that information isn't very helpful when it comes to visual navigation.
A good off-road map will have topographic mapping and street mapping. Topographic mapping is important for a 4WD GPS as it shows you the contour lines, geographical features, 4WD tracks and unsealed roads. An on-road GPS has basic details on unsealed roads but for detailed 4WD tracks and national park tracks, there isn't a lot of information. Using an off-road GPS provides the advantage of information about off-road tracks sealed and unsealed and actual terrain highlights.
Whether you prefer a handheld device or a dedicated unit we can certainly say that a quality GPS system is a worthwhile investment. Not only is a navigation device important when exploring unfamiliar areas it can also serve a valuable safety device, particularly when exploring remote areas.
When it comes to deciding on which GPS unit will best suit your needs whether it is a specified unit or a smart device, there are certain things you should look out for. Not all GPS' are the same and differ vastly from usability to their range of functions. A general rule is that the cheaper they are, the less robust they are and often offer fewer features such as screen size, screen clarity and fewer functions.
This is almost a non-negotiable feature you will want to see on your GPS, especially for off-roading. This allows you to see the contour lines of the landscape, which could essentially help you avoid driving up to a oneway cliff face or getting stuck in a deep gorge.
Offline mapping is a great feature and especially valuable when travelling remote areas. Offline mapping allows you to download and use maps when you have no cell coverage or internet connection. You don't want to get lost because you lost service!
There are three main GPS units – smart device, in-dash GPS or portable GPS.
A smart device includes a phone, laptop tablet, iPad etc. These devices can be used as a GPS for your off-road adventures. They have a variety of advantages. The more popular features include the ability to record your journey, take geo-tagged photos and easy sharing. These are great features to recount your trips and take notes of what you like and don't like while being able to share them with family and friends. You can also download topographic maps and other maps from different sources if your app/ software doesn't have what you are after. Many of these maps will include points of interest as well as amenities.
Depending on what you value in a 4WD GPS some of the disadvantages include multiple interfaces. When you are downloading an app or software you may be required to use more than one program to get all the same information as a dedicated GPS unit. Processing can lag as your smart device isn't necessarily dedicated to navigation only.
If you lose cell coverage and don't have offline maps this could pose a navigation problem and then there is the issue all smart devices have which is battery life. If you are mainly travelling by car, you don't have to worry too much as you can charge from your vehicle. However, if your hiking or walking trails you need to be prepared in case your battery dies! You may also come across issues with storage space for maps, photo, videos etc.
In-dash units are a sound solution when it comes to off road maps. They are able to Bluetooth process everything in one unit from music to maps. If you like things to be neat and tidy this option is for you because all the wires are hidden and it is a clean and neat look. The bonus of in-dash units, they tend to have a bigger screen size, many points of interest, topographic maps and the ability to place waypoints.
Unfortunately, most units these days that come standard in cars prohibit third-party access. This means that you are unable to install or download new software or maps. The best solution around this is to purchase an aftermarket in-dash unit and install it. Many of these allow third-party access. These units do have a higher cost as they are all in one.
A portable device is a great option if you enjoy your off-road driving and then jumping out and hiking or walking around to explore the trails. You also have the added bonus of being able to share with family, friends and between cars! Depending on the unit you purchase you can still get the same benefit of in-dash or app GPS systems, such as points of interest, waypoints etc.
There a couple of issues when it comes to purchasing one of these units. You will not be able to leave it in your car unattended because they are visible and easily stolen. They often have a smaller screen and can look untidy in a vehicle due to cords and mounts.
*Price ranges due to the devices RAM, features like WiFi, geotagging, touchscreen and the display resolution.
Remember to spend time learning your new GPS whether it be an app or a specified unit BEFORE you go out adventuring!
There are a few popular options that everyone tends to gravitate towards when it comes to purchasing a GPS, whether it is an app or a unit. We recommend you seek the advice of professionals that can guide you on the best product that will suit your needs and style of off-road driving.
There are many products in the Garmin range and most off-roading enthusiasts speak highly of its quality and capability. Depending on your needs they have dash units, portable units and apps. Many Gamin users make use of Garmin Basecamp in conjunction with a GPS unit. This allows you to add waypoints, notes, other's track logs, upload information etc. You can plug this into your laptop and load up all the maps on basecamp which is easy to use and export your GPX files etc.
Hema is one of the easiest navigation systems to use. You can add notes and photos which is a bonus! Hema allows access to most Australian maps nationwide, which is great when you want to explore further afield and there is no cost for extra maps (unless needed). It is priced slightly higher to accommodate for the purchase of a map license.
This is predominately marketed for casual users. It comes with maps that have basic coverage of the country. There is the ability to download extra free maps for most 4×4 destinations. This app will also show you information from points of interest, facilities and amenities. You also have the added bonus of being able to save and share your waypoints.
One of the major features of VNS Map is the 3D mapping feature. This feature allows you an overview of the terrain at a glance, giving you the option to re-route. The app includes a topography map set, general overview maps with points of interest etc and the ability to download additional maps.
This brand has a range of units to suit all 4 WD needs. This brand provides detailed maps with useful information including the standard features such as waypoints, route tracking etc. The only downside to this brand is that many users report that the unit is not as user-friendliness as some other brands.
This is a great app option as it bridges the gap between high-end mapping and crowd-sourced information. An app that shines due to its crowdsourced information that allows it to be updated constantly and remains relevant. There is a variety of maps with plenty of detailed reviews, notes, coordinates, contact details, amenities etc. The standard features of waypoints still exist as well as the feature of recording and planning your routes.
With Ozi Explorer you can purchase a variety of devices from Android, IOS and PC, this is great when you want to plan out your journey on the PC and then transfer it to your device. The OZI platform isn't cheap for PC (it is for android) but many say it is worth the investment. Many in the 4WD community who use this platform say you really need to have both, to get the full potential, especially when planning.
Using Ozi Explorer allows you to track your trip, drop waypoints, viewpoints of interest, information on campsites and more. A great advantage of this platform is that you have the ability to use google satellite and maps which you can scan in and load yourself (or maps from other sources).
This is an app for your smart device by Ozi explorer. It is a comparable favourite in the 4WD community. You have the ability for offline mapping which is great and free access to detail maps, meaning no subscription fees! If you get a membership you can track your journey and send it to a web page for updating and adding new content.
This is a program that is designed for downloading, calibrating and saving a variety of maps from many sources (ie google maps, open street map, open topo map etc). You can save the maps in formats that are supported by Ozi Explorer (.map), BSB.KAP, Garmin JNZ, and even Tom-Tom – this could come in handy in getting geoview tenement maps on a handheld device, but you can also update and add various maps that you require.
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Remember to have paper maps in your vehicle when travelling remotely just in case your GPS unit malfunctions. It always pays to have a backup solution.
Practice using your GPS and spend time learning about the features and functions to get the most out of your unit.
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Many purchases will come with warranties. Each warranty will vary depending on the manufacturer, but they range from 6 months to 1 year+.
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Enjoy a curry? Our Christmas Foodie Market is opening up its hatches again this weekend, December 8th and 9th – we are looking forward to warming up with a delicious curry from Scotia Spice. Come along, enjoy sample pots made up by Yasmin McDonagh, founder of Scotia Spice.
What can we expect from Scotia Spice this weekend? Well it's December. People will be cold. We will be in the courtyard with something to warm them up. I'm going to be bringing a taster of our Tandoori Salmon and our Lamb Keema.
How did Scotia Spice come about? I've always been a passionate foodie. I grew up surrounded by Punjabi cooking. My mother and grandmother were always cooking. Food is part of the fabric of our family. In 2006 when my youngest went to school I thought what now. I'd always worked in pension litigation but now I wanted flexibility. So I started a small cookery school.
What did that entail? I started courses for three, in my kitchen. It was about getting people to look at spices, taste them and then cooking with them. It's all about bringing different layers of taste through learning the expertise behind authentic Punjabi cooking. It's easier to cook with spices when you understand them.
How did you go from cookery school to Scotia Spice packs? I thought about how I could put the cookery school into a box. I decided to try out my idea at a local Christmas fair in Stirlingshire. 11pm the night before I had 15 boxes prepared all complete with hand-wrapped spices. Within half an hour of the fair opening my 15 boxes were gone and I had a list for more. I sold 70 in the end. It grew and developed from that point on. Since then I've moved it on to smaller kits for people to try on a smaller scale. Little recipe kits. It's had an unbelievable response.
Best moments so far? In 2016 – to my utter surprise – I won the Curry Queen Award in the Scottish Curry Awards. All I am doing is trying to show how simple it is, using simple methods, how the magic comes from the spices.
What are the future plans for Scotia Spice? In 2018 I've started working directly with a spice trader. He goes back generations of spice traders – his uncle, his grandfather. Now I can source single origin spices. If I want a chilli powder from India I can select which one. For the first time I am able to make my family Garam Masala. I am hoping to market that next year.
Make Restoration Yard your Christmas shopping destination this year. Every weekend you'll find a pop-up mini festive foodie market with a selection of local artisan producers showcasing their favourite Christmas gifts to help you tick off your list.
Alongside Scotia Spice, other producers include O'Donnell Moonshine, Buck and Birch. Plus, don't forget to bring the car and pick up your Christmas tree – we have a selection of 5-8 foot stunning Nordmann Fir non-drop needle trees for sale.
Also, this weekend you'll also find a selection of local choirs performing their favourite Christmas songs. Find who's on here.


Low-fat and loving it: Creamy faux-ranch dressing recipe from the NYTimes uses beans, yogurt and in this version, garlic.
If I told you I'd found a creamy, ranch-style dressing with LOTS less fat than the original, perhaps you would be more inclined to give those healthful salads a chance.
Well, since my last post on the topic of eating more healthfully, I've experimented with a neat salad dressing recipe seen in The New York Times that fits the bill.
So the doctor just told you it's time to adjust the food intake: Cut the fat and cholesterol, tone down the salt, increase the fiber. But if you love burgers and pizza and ice cream, what's a person to do?
Well, let's face it — we know what we must do. But we can make adjustments to help the "medicine go down" a little more easily — and still keep eating (some of) the foods we love.


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Taking America One Step in the Right Direction with Women's Rights
Women's rights and the problems American women face as a whole. Looks into Why we have some of these problems. Focuses on Wage Gap, Sexual assault/rape charges, and luxury taxes on feminine products.
Dear President,
We have seen inequality. We know the definition and the looks of its ugly face from history books, and news from other countries. We all know the inequalities that minority groups have faced from slavery to segregation, the right to education that has been stripped from so many girls in the middle-east. What we don't realize is that this monster is hidden in the shadows and very foundation of our own country. At this point you must be asking "What are you talking about? This is America". America is by far one of the most progressive nations of the world, but this type of thinking annihilates progress which our visionaries have worked so hard creating to push this country forward. Despite what most think America is still not Perfect. Women for at least the past 100 years have been fighting for their own right to be equal to men. Despite what many think, women are still facing inequalities that are pertinent to their wellbeing. Women not being able to walk down the street without feeling unsafe is just one example. The special tax of menstrual products that insults our femininity by calling these items "Luxury" is another. Finally the famous "Gender Wage Gap" that affects all women. Some people might be inclined to think that our country is "equal enough" compared to the middle-east and other places like that. But there is one question I think this country needs to start asking, "Why?". Why shouldn't women be COMPLETELY equal? Why shouldn't all genders have the same rights? Why should women have to live in fear of rape and sexual assault? Why should women be taxed more for something they already spend thousands on in a lifetime? Why should we settle for less when we can have more? Any person with a basic understanding of human rights should recognize that America- even with its greater integrity- is better for men.
To begin, the gender wage gap is an ongoing problem that women have faced for decades since the 1930's when the problem was first recognized. On average, Women are making 78 cents to the dollar that a man gets for the same job. When one compares 78 to 100 they see no difference but what if we add three zeros to the end and say 78,000 to 100,000. That's Twenty-two thousand dollars less because the person doing this job just happened to have two X chromosomes instead of an X and a Y. Going back to "Why?". Well the answer is quite simple, it's because it's allowed. There needs to be stricter checks on income and pay to employees of companies. If the job level, work ethic, and time at the company are the same, then the income should be equal. My own mother was given more money for a position in the company. She was at the same level, doing the same work, same amount of time, just with different people as far as she was concerned. Her new position dealt with more difficult customers, and was not to her liking. She informed her boss of this and was then given a 12% raise to promote her.. Later she found out that the 12% raise she got was not for her new position but compensation for what she was already supposed to be getting for her job level. This situation surely brought out my frustration toward the gender pay gap and led me to ask how many more women are being duped by their companies. I found through my research that in a world with equal pay, on average single women's income would rise 13.4%. Single Mother's income would rise 17% on average, and married women could raise their income 6%. More money to pay off college debt, support their children, and take more pressure off husbands bringing in income as well. It could reduce levels of impoverished single mothers by 50% according to institute for women's policy research. Many people argue that paying women more would take money out of companies that hold the foundation for countries like the U.S. when in reality if women were getting paid more, they would have money to spend and put into the economy. They also argue that women don't get payed as much to compensate for maternity leave and when the women need to take a day off because their child is sick. I personally have a very large problem with this argument. It first, suggests that women are the only ones who take care of their children, when in fact,- because we don't live in the 1900's and women have jobs- fathers can also take off work to take care of their children. Also, women are not the only culprit for creating that baby,we also have this thing called paternity leave. Which is why it just doesn't make sense for one to believe that the gender wage gap is morally right.
To continue, I would like to address the aggravating issue to all women between puberty and menopause. The cost of feminine products. On average a women starts puberty at age 14 and goes through menopause at 50. Through this time period women are going to spend $2,000 or more on menstrual products. This number could be significantly reduced by removing the "luxury" tax on these goods. Women are not only being paid less, but also paying more for products that they need. Also these items are categorized as "luxury" but should be categorized under "necessity" because women NEED these items every month. Possibly only "luxury" in other countries that don't cater to female demands. Women are punished for this natural predisposition that comes with being female. The American Association for University Women has found that Women pay 18,000 dollars more a year than men, including the luxury tax on female goods. Just to decrease the total sum of money could show America's progress toward equality. Why are we taxed for something that we can't control and men don't have to deal with? We can't change nature but we can change these taxes.
Finally, unpunished sexual assault and rape reports are becoming an ongoing issue in the united states. 1 in 5 girls in the US has been sexually assaulted in their lifetime. On average 70% of sexual assault victims do not report their cases. 3% of assaulters and rapists who have been reported receive punishment and the rest get off with barely a scratch according to The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. This is why women cannot walk outside feeling safe and confident that she won't get raped today. Rapist and assaulters are not being held accountable for the damage they have done to their victims. Women are afraid to report their cases because they believe that they themselves will be blamed for the encounter. A famous question interviewers may ask is "What were you wearing?" as if the answer to this question will tell the investigator exactly who the person at fault is. A quote by Anne K. Ream comes to mind "It's not a lack of modesty but a sense of entitlement that leads to sexual violence. And the idea that we women can change men's behavior by changing our clothes is not only disconcerting, it has been debunked. As millions of women know all too well, no one ever avoided a rape by wearing a longer skirt." The idea that many people would argue against a sexual assault victim by claiming their attire was much too provocative, is gut wrenchingly sickening. As if the victim was asking to be raped. Many people argue that the assaulter's reputation will be tainted so horribly that it will ruin their lives and that's why some cases just aren't worth the punishment. As we all know "boys will be boys". No. Boys will be held accountable for their actions, as everyone should. As far as any reasonable person is concerned, there is no excuse for why these rapists and assaulters are being let off the hook. No amount of money can heal the wounds of rape so why can it get criminals an out of jail free card. Time heals all wounds or so they say but - like the victims of rape and assault know- some are much too deep to heal. Something needs to be done to protect the rights of these women and make sure that their oppressor is always punished for the injustice they've committed.
I appreciate your time reading my letter. I'm extremely passionate about making America a better place for everyone and women's equality is a great place to start. Please take my points into consideration so we can balance out the inequalities and make sure these problems are addressed and acted upon. It affects women everywhere and if we can make a small lasting impact on America then I have hope for the whole world as well. Be an activist, a progressive, an idealist, and a friend to all those fighting for women's rights.
With the utmost respect,
Alexa Anderson
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Little Free Library/NYC is a project, jointly directed by The Architectural League of New York and PEN World Voices Festival, that pairs local architects and Lower Manhattan community organizations to place small book shelters in neighborhoods. The initiative is part of the global Little Free Library movement and is realized in collaboration with Little Free Library, LTD.
In early 2013, ten teams of architects and designers were selected in a juried RFQ process. Each was asked to design, build, and install a Little Free Library in collaboration with a host community organization. The libraries were installed during the IDEAS CITY Festival in May 2013, for which the League was a partner organization, and will be in use through September 1, 2013, at which point they will be evaluated to determine their longevity into the fall. To download a map of the sites, click here.
As part of the original RFQ, and in keeping with the ethos of the Little Free Library movement, the participating designers were asked to provide open source design guidelines and installation instructions to allow others to use and adapt these libraries in new settings. Here, alongside photographs of the final installations, are links to PDFs of these open source designs. We encourage you to bring Little Free Library/NYC to your neighborhood!
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This online feature documents the evolution of the Little Free Library / NYC project. In April, the selected design teams shared concept renderings of their planned libraries. In May, we looked at the installation of the ten small book shelters during the IDEAS CITY festival. This week, we publish the above design guidelines and installation instructions, as well as an interview with Rick Brooks, one of the co-founders of Little Free Library, LTD.
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Is there a ways to set an own identifier for your own data type to prevent duplication?

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let's say, if we added some data at the Apps first launch, using NSPersistentCloudKitContainer, chances are the user has a different device and the same set of data is added, hence making 2 sets of the same data added to the store.
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"Sunrise" is a song by Russian recording artist Irene Nelson. The song was written by Leona Voynalovich and produced by Vlad Tyurin.  Its released on  January 26, 2010 by Bungalo Records, as the first English single.

Track listing
CD single
 Sunrise [Jason Nevins Radio Edit] 3:37
 Sunrise [Jason Nevins Dark Radio Edit] 3:49
 Sunrise [Jason Nevins Extended Remix]	7:16
 Sunrise [Jason Nevins Dark Club Remix] 6:48
 Sunrise [Album Version] 3:50

Dance Remixes
 Sunrise [Album Version] 3:50
 Sunrise [Jason Nevins Radio Edit] 3:38
 Sunrise [Chew Fu Wasabi Radio Fix] 3:02
 Sunrise [Fonzerelli Electro House Radio Edit]	3:40
 Sunrise [Fonzerelli Piano Radio Edit]	3:32
 Sunrise [Jason Nevins Dark Radio Edit] 3:45
 Sunrise [Chew Fu Wasabi Extended Fix]	6:38
 Sunrise [Chew Fu Wasabi Dub] 6:08
 Sunrise [Fonzerelli Electro House Club Mix] 6:27
 Sunrise [Fonzerelli Electro House Dub] 6:13
 Sunrise [Fonzerelli Piano Club Mix] 6:33
 Sunrise [Jason Nevins Extended Mix] 7:14
 Sunrise [Jason Nevins Dark Club Mix] 6:42

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effectually as they marched. General Averell led the advance on the Bedford turnpike, followed by Sullivan's infantry, the reserve artillery, and the baggage train. General Averell continued to drive McCausland before him, but in the afternoon reported that the enemy had been re-enforced, and was becoming stubborn. Encamped at night near the Bedford turnpike, seven miles east of Liberty, my cavalry advance near the Great Otter River. From this point I sent back the supply train of 200 wagons which had overtaken us at Lexington. Colonel Putnam, with his regiment of Ohio 100-days' volunteers, was detailed to guard it, and the train put under the direction of Captain McCann, assistant quartermaster. This train was accompanied by a large number of loyal refugees, both whites and negroes, and the route proposed for its return to our lines was by way of New Castle, Sweet Springs, Lewisburg, and Charleston, Kanawha. During the night received information from General Averell that he had a sharp contest with the enemy at New London and had driven him, but that he had evidently been re-enforced and was becoming aggressive.
Early in the morning of the 17th orders were given for the troops to move, but the march was delayed for several hours at the Great Otter River, owing to the difficulty in crossing the artillery, and in consequence we did not overtaken the enemy until 4 o'clock in the afternoon. At that hour Averell's advance came upon the enemy, strongly posted and intrenched at Diamond Hill, five miles from Lynchburg. He immediately attacked, and a sharp contest ensued. Crook's infantry arriving at the same time, made a brilliant advance upon the enemy, drove him from his works back upon the town, killing and wounding a number and capturing 70 men and 1 gun. It being too late to follow up this success, we encamped upon the battle-field. The best information to be obtained at this point of the enemy's forces and plans indicated that all the rebel forces heretofore operating in the Valley and West Virginia were concentrated in Lynchburg, under the command of General Breckinridge. This force was variously estimated at from 10,000 to 15,000 men, well supplied with artillery, and protected by strong works.
During the night the trains on the different railroads were heard running without intermission, while repeated cheers and the beating of drums indicated the arrival of large bodies of troops in the town yet up to the morning of the 18th I had no positive information s to whether General Lee had detached any considerable force for the relief of Lynchburg. To settle the question on this morning, I advanced my skirmishers as far as the toll-gate on the Bedford road, two miles from the town, and a brisk fire was opened between them and the enemy behind their works. This skirmishing with musketry, occasionally assisted by the artillery, was kept up during the whole of the forenoon. Their works consisted of strong redoubts on each of the main roads entering the town about three miles apart, flanked on either side by rifle-pits protected by abatis. On these lines the enemy could be seen working diligently as if to extend and strengthen them. I massed my two divisions of infantry in front of the works on the Bedford road ready to move to the right or left as required, the artillery in commanding positions, and Averell's cavalry division in reserve. Duffie was ordered to attack resolutely on the Forestville road, our extreme left, while Averell sent two squadrons of cavalry to demonstrate against the Campbell Court-House road on our extreme right. This detachment was sub-
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PGE Announces New Power Plants, Transmission Capacity Proposal
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Jun 3rd 2013 5:35PM
Actions are key to the company's long-term plan to meet customer needs
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Portland General Electric Company (NYS: POR) today announced completion of competitive bidding processes and subsequent negotiations to construct a baseload energy project and to acquire and construct a new wind farm. PGE has also signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Bonneville Power Administration to seek mutual transmission capacity solutions, resulting in the company's decision to suspend permitting and development of the proposed Cascade Crossing transmission project and revise its 2013 earnings guidance. The power plants and the memorandum of understanding significantly advance the company's implementation of its current integrated resource plan, which the Oregon Public Utility Commission acknowledged in November 2010. PGE has entered into the following:
An agreement to construct a new 440 megawatt natural gas-fired power plant near Boardman. Projected cost: $440 million to $455 million, excluding allowance for funds used during construction.
Agreements to acquire development rights for and to construct a new wind farm in southeastern Washington with a nameplate capacity of 267 megawatts. Projected cost: $520 million to $535 million, excluding allowance for funds used during construction.
A non-binding MOU to participate in negotiations with BPA to pursue ownership of regional transmission capacity to meet PGE customers' needs via an innovative exchange of capacity and assets.
The power plants emerged as the best-performing bids to balance cost and risk in requests for proposals PGE issued in 2012, seeking resources to help meet customer energy needs and the Oregon Renewable Portfolio Standard.
"These two new resources will serve our customers with clean, cost-effective, efficiently generated power for decades to come," said Jim Piro, PGE's president and CEO. "We conducted a rigorous RFP process, and I am confident that we selected the least-cost, lowest-risk proposals for our customers."
The new MOU with BPA stems from continued discussions between PGE and BPA to explore common interests surrounding PGE's proposed Cascade Crossing transmission project.
New baseload power plant
The 440-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant will be built for PGE adjacent to its Boardman Generating Station by Abengoa S.A. (MCE: ABG), an international developer and contractor that applies technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors. Abengoa specializes in carrying out complex turnkey projects for thermal generation. The plant will use a G-class turbine manufactured by Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas Inc. and be capable of producing enough electricity to serve about 300,000 residential customers. Abengoa submitted the best-performing bid to meet customers' need for a baseload resource, using a new bidding option encouraged by the OPUC to give independent developers access to sites already controlled by PGE. A total of 18 bids representing eight distinct generating projects were submitted in response to PGE's request for proposals. PGE will own and operate the new facility, which is scheduled to be online in 2016. The project will create up to 500 jobs during construction and about 20 full-time positions when operating.
New wind farm
PGE has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the development rights to phase two of the Lower Snake River wind farm, currently under development by Puget Sound Energy Inc. near Dayton, Wash., northeast of Walla Walla. The project will be built for PGE by general contractor and independent renewable power developer RES Americas Construction Inc. using 116 wind turbines manufactured by Siemens Energy Inc., each with a nameplate generating capacity of 2.3 megawatts, for a total nameplate capacity of 267 megawatts. The transaction is expected to close in August 2013, subject to customary conditions.
PGE will own and operate the facility, creating up to 300 jobs during construction and about 18 full-time operating positions. The facility is expected to be complete in 2015 and generate enough power to serve about 84,000 residential customers. Timing of construction and project milestones have been structured to enable the project to qualify for federal production tax credits that will reduce the cost of the facility for PGE's customers by approximately $253 million during the life of the project.
Phase two of the Lower Snake River project was the best-performing proposal from among 64 bids representing 39 distinct generating projects that were submitted in response to PGE's request for proposals for renewable resources.
Together with PGE's existing owned and contracted renewable power generating resources, the new wind facility will allow PGE to comply with state standards requiring the utility to supply 15 percent of the power it delivers to customers from qualifying renewable sources beginning in 2015.
Transmission capacity memorandum of understanding
The new, non-binding MOU provides that PGE and BPA will explore a new option under which PGE could acquire perpetual ownership interest of approximately 1,500 megawatts of transmission capacity. In exchange, PGE could make investments in BPA's system, transfer assets or transmission capacity, and/or facilitate implementation of operational efficiency solutions for use by BPA. As a result, PGE has decided to suspend permitting and development of the Cascade Crossing project.
Under the MOU, PGE and BPA will work to reach a definitive agreement concerning the options described in the MOU. However, there is no assurance that the MOU will result in a binding agreement.
The MOU reflects progress PGE and BPA officials have made on discussions surrounding Cascade Crossing under a previous MOU signed in January. Changing market conditions have created an opportunity to explore lower-cost alternatives for customers that could provide needed transmission capacity for PGE with reduced environmental impacts. Plans for new energy projects in the Pacific Northwest have changed and other new transmission lines have been completed or are in development, increasing available capacity. In addition, electricity demand and forecasted growth have slowed. The new MOU identifies an option that could meet PGE's retail customers' needs for the next 10 years.
In a subsequent phase, PGE could acquire up to an additional 1,100 megawatts of perpetual transmission capacity ownership, which could include system upgrades and expansions. Timing and costs of these transmission capacity resources may be clarified through future discussions with BPA.
As a result of the decision to suspend permitting and development of the Cascade Crossing project, PGE will record an after-tax loss of approximately $31 million during the second quarter of 2013 for project-related costs ($52 million pre-tax). The company has filed an application with the OPUC seeking to defer these costs for possible future recovery in customer prices.
"This is a unique opportunity that has only occurred because of our joint planning discussions with BPA on our Cascade Crossing project," Piro said. "The new MOU lays out a path for PGE to capture the value of additional available transmission capacity more effectively, delaying PGE's need for new transmission infrastructure. While it's not an easy decision to suspend permitting and development of Cascade Crossing, it's the right thing to do for our customers, the region and the environment."
Culmination of RFP processes
In January, PGE announced plans to also build another new 220-megawatt natural gas-fired plant adjacent to its existing natural gas-fired Port Westward and Beaver plants in Columbia County. Construction of that project, designed to meet customers' growing need for flexible capacity, began in May and will create up to 200 construction jobs. The plant is expected to cost between $300 million and $310 million, excluding allowance for funds used during construction.
The RFPs used to select all three new power plants were conducted pursuant to competitive bidding guidelines established by the OPUC, using objective scoring criteria intended to identify projects that will provide the best balance of cost and risk while meeting PGE customers' needs for reliable, affordable electric power.
Accion Group Inc., an independent evaluator selected by the OPUC, oversaw the RFPs and review of bids to assure an objective and impartial process. Earlier this year, the independent evaluator gave the OPUC final assessments of the bid scoring and final short-list selections, and closing reports with detailed assessments of the process. The reports confirmed the RFPs were conducted in a fair and unbiased manner and that the final short lists accurately identified the bids with the most value for PGE customers. The reports and more information about the competitive bidding process are available at PortlandGeneralRFP.accionpower.com.
SEC filing and updated 2013 earnings guidance
PGE filed a Form 8-K report with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 3, 2013, regarding these and other matters. As reported in the Form 8-K, the company is lowering its previously disclosed full-year 2013 earnings guidance of $1.85 to $2.00 per diluted share to $1.35 to $1.50 per diluted share as a result of these matters. The 8-K report is available on PGE's investor website at investors.portlandgeneral.com, and the new MOU is posted at portlandgeneral.com/cascadecrossing.
About Portland General Electric Company: Portland General Electric, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is a fully integrated electric utility that serves approximately 830,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Oregon. Visit our website at PortlandGeneral.com.
Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this news release that relate to future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events and the like may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding earnings guidance; statements regarding future load, statements concerning implementation of the company's integrated resource plan; statements regarding acquisition, construction, completion, and operation of generating facilities; statements regarding the possible outcomes of discussions and negotiations with the Bonneville Power Administration and PGE's possible acquisition of transmission capacity; as well as other statements containing words such as "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "promises," "expects," "should," "conditioned upon," "will," "would," "could" and similar expressions. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including construction and operational risks relating to the company's generation facilities, including wind conditions, disruption of fuel supply, and unscheduled delays or plant outages, which may result in unanticipated operating, maintenance and repair costs, as well as replacement power costs; the costs of compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including those that govern emissions from thermal power plants; changes in weather, hydroelectric and energy markets conditions, which could affect the availability and cost of purchased power and fuel; changes in capital market conditions, which could affect the availability and cost of capital and result in delay or cancellation of capital projects; failure to complete capital projects on schedule or within budget, or the abandonment of capital projects, which could result in the company's inability to recover project costs; the outcome of various legal and regulatory proceedings; and general economic and financial market conditions. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this news release are based on information available to the company on the date hereof and such statements speak only as of the date hereof. The company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. Prospective investors should also review the risks and uncertainties listed in the company's most recent annual report on form 10-K and the company's reports on forms 8-K and 10-Q filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and the risks described therein from time to time.
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Wells Fargo agrees donate $250.00 to the Gold Crown Foundation for every home goal
March 11, 201912:45PM MDT
Wells Fargo is proud to support the Gold Crown Foundation's ongoing commitment to improving the lives of youth through their athletic and enrichment programs in the community. For the third year in a row, when the Rapids score a goal at home it not only means a huge cheer from C38, it also means that Wells Fargo will donate $250 to the Gold Crown Foundation of Denver.
Last season, Wells Fargo made the same commitment for any goals scored at home, which led to a $5,750 donation to the Gold Crown Foundation of Denver.
Wells Fargo today announced the company donated more than $12 million through 236 grants to local nonprofits, schools and community organizations in 2018 to help the communities and people of Colorado. When combined with the nearly $1.1 million donated by the company's 5,140 Colorado team members during the company's internal Community Support Campaign, nonprofits in the state received a total of $13.1 million from Wells Fargo and its team members in 2018. That amounts to an average daily donation of $35,890.
About Gold Crown Foundation
The Gold Crown Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation founded in 1986 by former NBA great Bill Hanzlik and Colorado business leader Ray Baker. The organization operates with a mission "to educate youth and community through sports and enrichment programs". For nearly 30 years, The Gold Crown Foundation (GCF) has been a powerful advocate and programming provider for Denver area youth. The foundation is proud of its reputation of creatively and consistently meeting community needs which started when sports were cut from middle schools and Gold Crown worked to fill the void. Today, nearly 21,000 youth play basketball, baseball, volleyball, golf. Shortly after The Foundation built Coca-Cola All Star Park; it became evident that art and technology classes could benefit the surrounding neighborhood. Gold Crown Enrichment joined the Clubhouse Network, founded by The Museum of Science in Boston in collaboration with the MIT Media Laboratory. The Clubhouse model is grounded in research from the fields of education, developmental and social psychology, cognitive science, and youth development. The strength of this learning model that sets the Foundation apart from others.
Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through 7,800 locations, more than 13,000 ATMs, and the internet (wellsfargo.com). Wells Fargo's vision is to satisfy customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. With approximately 259,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 26 on Fortune's 2018 rankings of America's largest corporations. In 2018, Wells Fargo donated more than $444 million to nearly 11,000 nonprofits in support of affordable housing, small business growth, financial education, and sustainability, among other community needs. For 10 consecutive years, Wells Fargo has held the honor of No. 1 in workplace giving by United Way Worldwide. Wells Fargo team members also make a difference by donating more than 2 million hours of volunteer time in the last year. News, insights and more information on the company's corporate responsibility are available at Wells Fargo Stories.
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La Selección de fútbol de Mariya o Primeras Naciones Australianas Mariya es el equipo que representa a los Aborígenes de Australia. Mariya no está afiliado a la FIFA o a la OFC, y por lo tanto no puede competir en los torneos que estos organizan. Sin embargo el equipo es miembro de ConIFA desde noviembre de 2018.

El seleccionado Mariya ha crecido principalmente debido al éxito del Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol Indígena (NIFC), que ha revelado a varios jugadores hábiles.

El 4 de enero de 2020, ConIFA anunció que el equipo Mariya representará a Oceanía en la Copa Mundial de Fútbol de ConIFA de 2020, que se jugará en Macedonia del Norte.

Historia

Trans-Tasman Clash of the Cultures 2018
El equipo hizo su debut internacional a principios de 2018, el 18 de enero, durante la Trans-Tasman Football Series 2018, o Trans-Tasman Clash of the Cultures 2018, una serie de partidos de fútbol masculino y femenino contra Te Ikaroa, equipo que representa a los pueblos aborígenes maoríes de Nueva Zelanda. El torneo terminó con dos derrotas para la Selección Mariya: en el masculino, por 3 a 2, y en la femenina, por 5 a 0.

Trans-Tasman Clash of the Cultures 2019
Los días 19 y 20 de enero de 2019, se celebró la segunda edición del torneo, nuevamente en Auckland. El seleccionado de Mariya envió un equipo profesional femenino y un equipo de masculino sub-14. Estos se enfrentaron, respectivamente, a los equipos Mauri y Toki Toa, que representaban a los pueblos aborígenes maoríes de Nueva Zelanda. Cada enfrentamiento se llevó a cabo dos veces. Como resultado, el equipo femenino ganó el primer partido contra el equipo de Mauri por 5 a 1 y perdió el segundo partido también por 5 a 1. Mientras tanto, el equipo masculino sub-14 ganó ambos partidos contra el equipo Toki Toa, el primero por 4 a 1 y el segundo por 4 a 2.

Trans-Tasman Clash of the Cultures 2020
El 18 de enero de 2020, se celebró la tercera edición del torneo. El equipo de Mariya envió cuatro equipos a Nueva Zelanda, dos masculinos, un profesional y un Sub-14, y dos femeninos, un profesional y un sub-14. Todos los partidos se jugaron contra NZ Maori, que representa a los pueblos aborígenes maoríes de Nueva Zelanda. Los equipos profesional femenino y sub-14 perdieron, respectivamente, por 3 a 2 y 4 a 0. Mientras tanto, el equipo masculino sub-14 ganó por 2 a 0 y el profesional empató por 1 a 1.

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Selecciones de fútbol de Australia
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Erin Bagwell is a filmmaker and feminist blogger residing in Brooklyn, New York. In 2013 she founded Feminist Wednesday, a feminist storytelling blog. In the summer of 2014 she launched a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $100,000 in funding to produce her first feature length film Dream, Girl.
In May 2016, Dream, Girl screened at the White House as part of the United State of Women Summit followed by a sold out screening at the iconic Paris Theater in New York City.
Erin's story has been featured in Forbes, TED, Vogue, and The Washington Post and she was named one of Oprah's SuperSoul100- a list featuring extraordinary individuals that live life intentionally, create great social impact, and bring inspiration to others. Most recently, Erin was featured in Apple's Behind the Mac campaign, highlighting some of the most creative people in Brooklyn.
In 2017, Erin was selected to be part of the American Film Showcase, which is part of the U.S. Department of State in coordination with U.S. embassies and consulates. They send American documentarians on trips to various countries around the globe to engage with audiences. Through her work with the Showcase, Erin travelled to Tajikistan and Egypt to screen Dream, Girl, lead filmmaking workshops, and talk about the power of gender identity in the media.
Back in Brooklyn, Erin blogs about her experience of being a new mom to Ginny Rose and co-hosts a weekly podcast called BeaverTalk with Diana Matthews, where they give Hollywood unsolicited advice about feminism. Episodes are released every Feminist Wednesday.
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Randall Lee White (nacido el 15 de enero, de 1953 en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania) es un exjugador profesional de fútbol americano que jugó la posición de defensive tackle. Asistió a la Universidad de Maryland de 1971 a 1974 y jugó profesionalmente para los Dallas Cowboys de 1975 a 1988. Es miembro del Salón de la Fama del Fútbol Americano Profesional y del Salón de la Fama del Fútbol Americano Universitario. White fue campeón del Super Bowl XII con los Cowboys y fue nombrado el Super Bowl MVP, distinción que compartió con su compañero de equipo Harvey Martin.

En la lista de los 100 mejores jugadores de la historia de la NFL de noviembre de 2010, White fue ubicado como el quinto mejor tacle defensivo de todos los tiempos, detrás de Joe Greene, Bob Lilly, Merlin Olsen y Alan Page.

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Enlaces externos
 Breve biografía de Randy White en collegefootball.org
 Breve biografía de Randy White en profootballhof.com

Jugadores de Dallas Cowboys
Jugadores de fútbol americano de Estados Unidos
Miembros del Salón de la Fama del Fútbol Americano Profesional
Miembros del Salón de la Fama del Fútbol Americano Universitario
Nacidos en Pittsburgh