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An investigation into how to train teachers to tackle poor pupil behaviour will be expanded to cover wider issues such as the use of mobile phones and other devices in schools, Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced today (13 September 2015).
In June, the government appointed expert former teacher Tom Bennett to lead a review into how initial teacher training prepares teachers for tackling low-level disruption in class - but now his role will be expanded to look at all of the challenges of managing behaviour in 21st-century schools.
Appropriately used, technology can offer opportunities to enhance the educational experience of pupils - devices such as tablets and smartphones are used by many schools to aid teaching. Teachers, however, have reported that the growing number of children bringing personal devices into class is hindering teaching and leading to disruption.
In May, the London School of Economics found that banning mobile phones from classrooms could benefit students’ learning by as much as an additional week’s worth of schooling over an academic year. The report found that banning phones would most benefit low-achieving children and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw has already called for more schools to ban children from bringing phones into lessons - a major issue that Tom Bennett will now review.
Schools Minister Nick Gibb said:
Since 2010 we have given teachers more power to ensure good behaviour in the classroom. But we need to make sure the advice we give to schools and the approaches being used across the country are fit for the 21st century when even primary school pupils may be bringing in phones or tablets.
That is why we have taken the decision to expand Tom Bennett’s review to look at how teachers can tackle bad behaviour.
Whether it is the use of mobile phones in schools or the attitudes of parents to their child’s behaviour in class, we will now probe deeper into behaviour more generally to ensure that no child has to put up with having their education disrupted by misbehaviour.
Tom Bennett, school behaviour expert, said:
Technology is transforming society and even classrooms - but all too often we hear of lessons being disrupted by the temptation of the smartphone.
Learning is hard work and children are all too aware of this. So when they have a smartphone in their pocket that offers instant entertainment and reward, they can be easily distracted from their work.
This is a 21st-century problem and the majority of schools are dealing with it effectively. But I will now probe deeper into this issue, and behaviour challenges more broadly, to uncover the real extent of the problem and see what we can do to ensure all children focus on their learning.
A 2013 survey suggested that the vast majority of schools have some form of mobile phone policy in place. One third of schools ban mobile phones outright, with a further fifth limiting their use in lessons.
GCSE results at the Ebbsfleet Academy in Kent have almost doubled since the school banned smartphones in 2013. Jon Coles, the head of United Learning, which oversees around 50 schools, recently claimed the ‘costs of trying to have mobile phones in use in school are much greater than the opportunities’.
The White Horse Federation of 7 primary schools in Swindon also bans mobile phones during the school day in order to improve pupil behaviour.
Today the Schools Minister is also announcing the behaviour experts that will assist Tom Bennett in his review of how teachers are trained to tackle poor behaviour. Tom will be supported by:
- John D’Abbro, head of the New Rush Hall Group, an organisation that works with children with social-emotional and behavioural difficulties
- John Tomsett, headteacher of Huntingdon School, a founding member of the Headteachers’ Roundtable and prominent online blogger
- Damien MacBeath, headteacher of the ‘outstanding’-rated ARK Conway Primary Academy in London
- Edward Vainker, principal of the ‘outstanding’-rated Reach Academy Feltham
- Professor Sam Twiselton, director of the Sheffield Institute of Education and key member of Sir Andrew Carter’s review of initial teacher training
- Jacinta Barnard, child behaviour consultant
- Jonathan Molver, headteacher of the ‘outstanding’-rated King Solomon Academy in London
- Max Heimendorf, founding headteacher of King Solomon Academy Secondary School
The detailed remit and membership for the second, wider review announced today will be confirmed in due course. It will focus on what effective behaviour management looks like in schools, building on Charlie Taylor’s work in the last Parliament, and on Tom Bennett’s expertise as the TES behaviour guru and from his early impressions in his recently appointed role.
Thanks to the government’s reforms and the hard work of teachers, school behaviour has been transformed since 2010:
- fewer pupils are persistently absent from school than ever before, with the number of pupils in this category almost halving since 2010
- more teachers rated behaviour in their schools as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ in 2014 than when previously surveyed in 2008
The government’s reforms include a number of measures to encourage good behaviour and attendance in school, including:
- changing the law so that headteachers only grant leave from school in exceptional circumstances
- encouraging schools to tackle the problem of persistent absence earlier by reducing the threshold by which absence is defined as persistent from 20% to 15% from October 2011 - this means schools are held to a higher standard in performance tables than before
- making clear that teachers can use ‘reasonable force’ to maintain behaviour and extending their searching powers from 2011
- allowing teachers to impose same-day detentions from 2011


By Aaron Mosby, Vice President of Federal Business Development at Avtex
Anyone who has attempted to apply for a small business loan with the U.S. Small Business Administration or update the name on their social security card online knows the struggle. From unclear directions on a webpage to virtual scavenger hunts to find correct paperwork, the digital experience most citizens have with federal sites is not ideal. That’s a big reason why 80% of federal agencies received a score of “poor” or “very poor” in Forrester’s U.S. Federal Customer Experience Index, compared to just 14% of private sector companies.
Aware of these challenges, the Biden administration has taken steps to begin to remedy these user frustrations. In December 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order, Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government, seeking to improve 36 customer experiences across 17 federal agencies.
As the title of this Executive Order implies, these initiatives are about more than app- or website-specific improvements for citizens. They also carry a much deeper goal: restoring public trust. Amira Boland, the federal customer experience lead at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reiterated the importance of this goal in a recent Brookings Institution event:
“When we don’t meet expectations, … we create a trust gap. While trust in government is a noisy measure, influenced by everything from your school board to whether or not you voted for the president, we also know that a large component of that is shaped by people’s own experiences with government.”
Studies continue to show that citizens tend to be less trusting of digital federal experiences than federal experiences delivered through any other channel. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, poor digital experiences have the potential to further jeopardize citizen trust in government.
Why are federal digital experiences falling short?
The challenge at the center of digital citizen friction is relatively simple to diagnose. After years spent focusing on a combination of in-person and by-mail channels, the pandemic brought many vital services to a screeching halt. While most government organizations pivoted quickly to bring services online, the resulting solutions focused on deploying a channel-first—not citizen-first experience.
This led to several common issues:
• Incomplete digital journeys— Citizens shouldn’t hit a digital dead end. Some experiences in the public sector fail to understand the questions and resources citizens need online and the timelines in which they’re required.
• A let down in messaging and format optimization— There’s nothing like finally finding the correct PDF online and learning it’s not a fillable form—a common issue across a myriad of industries. Additionally, when users are asked to print a form before filling it out, it creates additional steps that may hinder a citizen’s ability to complete the process.
• A lack of clear guidance, steps, and process— Federal processes online don’t often include confirmations that a citizen’s search is on the right track. Paired with elaborate, text-heavy websites that tend to be more focused on sharing information than completing tasks, it’s easy to see why so many citizens feel overwhelmed.
• Faltering trust in the public sector— In the past, citizens may have been treated like numbers in an always-revolving door at the federal, state, or local government level. Meeting citizens where they are and bringing empathy to their journey with public sector agencies is key to restore trust.
What does humanizing the digital experience mean?
As citizens increasingly move to access products and services online, humanizing the digital customer experience means empathizing with your audience, understanding the unique differences between the in-person and digital user journey, and adopting a customer-centric digital philosophy that puts customer outcomes first. In practice, organizations need to get to know their customers, identify their needs, and design channels to enable each customer’s preferred journey.
Here are a few fundamental ways federal agencies can humanize the citizen experience across their digital ecosystem:
1. Understand your customer: It may sound overly simplistic, but the best way to empower citizens to accomplish their goals is to start by creating citizen personas that account for the different reasons and roadmaps your audience uses to find and engage your services. Adding additional context to the “how” and “why” questions will help align your process with user expectations.
2. Optimize customer journeys: Armed with this contextual information, focus on orchestrating citizen journeys that deliver digital experiences that are simple and straightforward—anticipating user challenges at each pivotal moment in the citizen journey.
3. Augment digital effort with the right human support: No customer journey is one size fits all. Part of humanizing the digital experience requires understanding where 1-to-1 human interactions can still bring value to the digital journey and making those resources easy to access. Building a framework for how and when citizens will be escalated to human support introduces valuable efficiency to your digital services and maximizes the productivity of your support staff.
As seamless digital access to public sector resources becomes the expectation, many federal agencies are approaching a pivotal point in their relationships with citizens. Standing up the right processes and people now can help set up federal agencies for long-term success and enable them to rebuild vital trust in government services along the way.
Aaron Mosby is Vice President, Public Sector Accounts at Avtex, a TTEC Digital company, where he helps Federal agencies discover innovative ways to leverage technology to provide constituents and stakeholders with improved experiences designed to accelerate mission-driven outcomes. Avtex is a full-service CX consulting and solutions provider.


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The Ayesha Bint Alsayed Ibrahim Mosque
Contemplation and community come into focus through an architect’s collaboration with nature.
In the central open-air courtyard, fragrant frangipani trees cast a web of dancing shadows across the white marble floor while the heat in the air is appeased by meandering breezes that pass with a suggestion of nearby corridors cooled in the shade of concrete and stone. A single bird’s song twirls into a momentary waft of incense, interrupted by the rhythmic padding of the Imam’s footsteps as he makes his way to the prayer hall in time for midday zuhr.
The Ayesha Bint Alsayed Ibrahim Mosque, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Al Warqa’a, was designed with community and the elements of nature in mind. “The idea was to create an oasis in the desert,” says Wael Al Awar, chief architect at the IBDA Design architecture firm in Dubai. “The mosque was designed as a place of comfort, a place to sit and meditate, to pray, and enjoy. We wanted it to be a space where a person feels they want to stay, where they want to spend time. And the way we thought about this was through the elements, through the sun, the trees, the wind; all were very important.”
The most prevalent style of mosque design in the UAE is Ottoman: grand, iconic, ornate, imposing, and characterized by a large central dome. The architects at IBDA looked instead to the simple Arabian hypostyle, which is based on the Prophet Mohammed’s own home. The historically significant residence is widely considered to be the world’s first mosque and was a wellknown place for meeting, eating, reading, and engaging in conversation as well as in prayer. “The last time I went to the Ayesha Bint Alsayed Ibrahim mosque,” says Al Awar, “I saw chairs with cushions, and a table had been set up in one of the outdoor corridor spaces. This was amazing for me to see because that is exactly what I had wanted to build, a community space. The narrative we wrote for the mosque is taking place.”
Light, a thoughtfully considered priority, provides the visitor with an experience of nature and the calm and contemplation it can offer. “For me the heavens, light, God, and spirituality are one. Light is a spiritual element,” says Al Awar. This belief is evident in the design of the harem (prayer hall), which is illuminated via natural light with skylights and periphery windows that allow for a subtle connection between people and the seasonal changes to the position of the sun, which affect prayer times. In another example of the architect’s harnessing of the element, the façades of the mosque and its solitary minaret have both been covered in an all-white raised relief of abstracted floral patterns at three differing heights, which are in a constant conversation, via the shadows cast, with the ever-changing angle of the sun.
When I started designing the project, the roads in that area had not yet been built. We were off-roading to the site. We had to travel through the desert to get there. So from the beginning, the idea was that the site is a desert, a calm and serene place, not a busy urban environment, and maintaining that calm was very important.
Wael Al Awar, chief architect at IBDA
The façade that wraps the building from three sides is punctured generously by five different sizes of parabolic arches. “One of the most important things about this mosque is that we have no boundary wall,” says Al Awar, referring to the building’s accessibility on account of the façade design. “There’s no fence—the mosque is open to the community, and you are welcome to come in at any time. It’s not controlled that you can come only when the gates are open. The gates are always open!”
The arches in the façade create a series of welcoming entrance points while also introducing an element of playfulness, something that the attentive visitor slowly discovers is present throughout and works to further unravel the architects’ intention of making the space easily approachable and welcoming. Why the parabola? “It’s like a musical note,” says Al Awar.
The mosque’s sahn (courtyard) is one of the only spaces of its kind in Dubai. Cooled naturally by a wind tunnel incorporated into the design, the enclosure is decorated by sculptural frangipani trees specifically chosen by the architects. Whether one is passing through this enclosed area to reach the prayer hall or spending time beneath the wide green leaves of the trees, the space has a decompressing effect on the mind. “When I started designing the project, the roads in that area had not yet been built,” says Al Awar. “We were off-roading to the site. We had to travel through the desert to get there. So from the beginning, the idea for me was that the site is a desert, a very calm and serene place, not a busy urban environment, and maintaining that calm was very important.”

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'Care deserts' are forcing frail pensioners to live in nursing homes miles from their family, experts warn
- Areas of the UK turning into 'care desserts' where it's impossible to find a home
- Poorer regions were worst hit where most care home residents have few savings
- Local authorities use their bulk-buying powers to drive down fees
Large areas of the country are turning into ‘care deserts’ where it is impossible to find care home places for vulnerable older people, a report warns.
Frail Britons are forced to live in care homes miles from their families, and in some areas shortages are so bad that the only available beds are in those rated inadequate by regulators.
Yesterday’s report, produced for Age UK, said poorer regions were worst hit – where most care home residents have few savings and so have fees paid by councils.
Large areas of the country are turning into ‘care deserts’ where it is impossible to find care home places for vulnerable older people, a report warns (stock image)
Local authorities use their bulk-buying powers to drive down fees – meaning care home profits are restricted.
By contrast, in wealthier parts where a higher proportion of care home residents have savings or own homes and pay their own fees, there are more places.
But their costs are unfairly high, the report said. On average their places cost £236 a week more than a council pays – in effect a £2.2billion annual subsidy to the care industry.
Areas badly short of places include Hull, the study carried out by consultants Incisive Health said.
It said the ‘current model has broken down’ in some areas that have become ‘care deserts’, which are ‘localities where there is literally no care to be had..’.
Those with savings or a home worth more than £23,250 must pay their own bills, typically £750 a week. Caroline Abrahams, of Age UK, called the market ‘chaotic and broken’.
Areas badly short of places include Hull, the study carried out by consultants Incisive Health said (stock image)
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Piles can be of various sizes and may be internal (inside the anus) or external ones (outside the anus). Typically, internal piles occur from 2 to 4cm above the opening of the anus. External piles (perianal hematoma) occur on the outside edge of the anus. The internal ones are much more common.
According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), symptomatic hemorrhoids affect at least half the American population at some time in their lives before the age of 50.
In the majority of cases, piles are effectively treated with over-the-counter medications, a good fluid intake, and by following a diet high in fiber. In severe cases, the piles may have to be surgically removed. About 10% of patients who go and see their doctor about piles eventually require surgical intervention.
What causes haemorrhoids?
Anyone at any age can be affected by piles. They are very common, with about 50% of people experiencing them at some time in their life. However, they are usually more common in elderly people and during pregnancy. Researchers are not certain what causes haemorrhoids. “Weak” veins – leading to haemorrhoids and other varicose veins – may be inherited.
It’s likely that extreme abdominal pressure causes the veins to swell and become susceptible to irritation. The pressure can be caused by obesity, pregnancy, standing or sitting for long periods, straining on the toilet, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, and holding your breath while straining to do physical labour.
Diet has a pivotal role in causing – and preventing – haemorrhoids. People who consistently eat a high-fibre diet are less likely to get haemorrhoids, but those who prefer a diet high in processed foods are at greater risk of haemorrhoids. A low-fibre diet or inadequate fluid intake can cause constipation, which can contribute to haemorrhoids in two ways: it promotes straining on the toilet and it also aggravates the haemorrhoids by producing hard stools that further irritate the swollen veins.
Fast facts on piles
Here are some key points about piles. More detail and supporting information is in the main article.
- Piles are hemorrhoids that become inflamed.
- The size of piles can vary and are found inside or outside the anus.
- Half the US population are affected by piles, usually before the age of 50.4
- Around 10% of patients who go and see their doctor about piles, require surgical treatment.2
- Piles are often not serious and go away on their own.5
- Internal hemorrhoids are ordered into four grades.7
- External hemorrhoids are called perianal hematoma.
- Piles occur due to chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, lifting heavy weights, pregnancy or straining when passing a stool.
- A doctor can usually diagnose piles rapidly on examination.
- For grades 3 or 4 hemorrhoids, surgery may be necessary.
Symptoms of piles
In most cases piles are not serious and go away on their own after a few days.
An individual with piles may experience the following symptoms:
- A hard lump may be felt around the anus. It consists of coagulated blood, called a thrombosed external hemorrhoid. This can be painful
- After going to the toilet, a feeling that the bowels are still full
- Bright red blood after a bowel movement
- Itchiness around the anus
- Mucus discharge when emptying the bowels
- Pain while defecating
- The area around the anus may be red and sore.
Internal hemorrhoids are classified into four grades:
- Grade 1 – there are small inflammations, usually inside the lining of the anus. They are not vis
- Grade 2 – larger than grade 1 hemorrhoids, but also inside the anus. When passing a stool, they may get pushed out, but return unaided
- Grade 3 – often called ‘prolapsed hemorrhoids’; these appear outside the anus. The patient may feel them hanging out. They can be pushed back in if the patient presses with their finger
- Grade 4 – these cannot be pushed back in and need to be treated by a doctor. They are large and stay outside the anus all the time.
External hemorrhoids are called perianal hematoma. These are small lumps that are located on the outside edge of the anus. They are very itchy and can be painful if a blood clot forms inside (thrombosed external hemorrhoid). Thrombosed external hemorrhoid requires medical treatment straight away
SWISSGARDE HERBAL REMEDY FOR PILES
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Degustibus wants to create a special itinerant food and wine tour to enhance and valorise the local identity of Piedmont and the whole Italian territory.
THE PUSHIT Live in Piazza Foro Boario
This band plays a historical repertoire from the ‘50s. All the best song by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and more!
IRON MAIS Live in Piazza Foro Boario
Overwhelming with their agricultural rock, back from X-Factor, they are ready to conquer the stage of Degustibus with a mixture of country, folk and rock, wrapped in their inevitable irony. The most extravagant, overwhelming and irreverent band of the new Italian music scene.
LOU TAPAGE Live in Piazza Foro Boario
Rock-folk group born in 2000 in the south west of Piedmont whose music ranges from the rhythm of the Occitan folk dances to the Irish airs, from the Italian-French singer-songwriter to the Celtic music, all linked by its own eclectic leitmotif. The meetings, show cooking and workshops will take place within the Baladin structure.
A tour inside the city with some stations dedicated to Italian wine from north to south. It will be possible to make several tastings by purchasing the DeguCards.
Beer to Beer
Collaboration with Beer to Beer renewed for the promotion of Craft Beer. In addition to free guided tours in Piazza Foro Boario by the breweries. It will be available beer card will with the list of all the participants and the craft beers on offer.
Moreover from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th, at the info point in Piazza Foro Boario, it will be possible to buy the branded glass “Beer To Beer” to better enjoy all the craft beers. For purchase and reservations, simply send an email to firstname.lastname@example.org


GE’s Trench Etched Resonant Pressure (TERPS) technology is now available for the first time in a range of new pressure sensors from the sensing business of GE Energy, Measurement & Control Solutions. The RPS 8000 and the DPS 8000 resonant silicon pressure sensors offer accuracy and stability greater by a factor of ten over existing piezoresistive pressure sensors and significantly extend the pressure range capability conventionally associated with resonating pressure technology (RPT) sensors. The new sensors feature physical isolation from the pressure medium through a metallic isolation diaphragm and an oil-filled chamber, and this enables a very robust packaging, suitable for harsh environments. A wide selection of electrical and pressure connectors is available to suit specific requirements. Typical applications range from aerospace to sub-sea and from process engineering and metrology to industrial instrumentation.
As Ian Abbott, product manager for pressure sensors, explains,“Through our Druck product line, we have been able to offer a resonant silicon product, the RPT Series, for some years. The new TERPS technology is the result of extensive research and development into the design and manufacture of silicon resonating pressure sensors both within GE and in collaboration with universities. The RPS 8000 and DPS 8000 sensors incorporate this technology and feature all the inherent features of resonant silicon, but with significantly greater capability in terms of pressure range (up to 70 bar), temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and mechanical packaging. In addition, the bulk micromachining of the silicon, a technology we have migrated from our advanced sensors business, greatly improves product delivery dates.”
The new sensors operate in essentially the same way as an RPT sensor. The silicon structure is driven into resonance by the application of an electrostatic field and when pressure is applied to a diaphragm, the silicon resonator is stretched, changing the frequency, much like a guitar string. This change in frequency relates directly to the applied pressure. The RPS 8000 and the DPS 8000 sensors differ only in their respective outputs. The DPS 8000 incorporates an integral microprocessor and RS485/RS232 outputs to provide direct digital output. The RPS 8000 delivers a TTL frequency output and a mV temperature measurement from an integral temperature diode. These can be combined in a customer’s own digital equipment to provide a pressure reading. The RPS 8000 is ideal for OEMs and systems developers who wish to incorporate high accuracy, stable pressure measurement
The TERPS technology employed by the new sensors uses three major manufacturing and packaging techniques. Deep reactive ion etching allows the creation of complex and arbitrary geometries within the resonating structure. This optimizes the design and performance of the resonator to make higher pressure and temperature ranges possible. The use of silicon fusion bonding allows for the machining of separate components of the sensor to be processed separately and then fused together retaining the properties of single crystal silicon. This provides greater flexibility in the design of the sensor element making higher pressure and temperature ranges possible. A new frequency detection method that provides a much stronger signal from the resonator has made it possible to package the sensor element in a way that can be mechanically isolated from the process media. This is a significant advancement for a sensor of this performance class over other high accuracy technologies that are typically limited to dry non-corrosive gases. In addition, associated electronics can be further from a TERPS sensor, which permits operation in higher temperature environments.
About Measurement & Control Solutions
Measurement & Control Solutions (ge-mcs.com) delivers accuracy, productivity and safety to a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, transportation and healthcare. It has more than 40 facilities in 25 countries and is part of GE Oil & Gas.
GE (ge.com) is an advanced technology, services and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. Dedicated to innovation in energy, health, transportation and infrastructure, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide.
GE also serves the energy sector by providing technology and service solutions that are based on a commitment to quality and innovation. The company continues to invest in new technology solutions and grow through strategic acquisitions to strengthen its local presence and better serve customers around the world. The businesses that comprise GE Energy—GE Power & Water, GE Energy Management and GE Oil & Gas—work together with more than 100,000 global employees and 2010 revenues of $38 billion, to provide integrated product and service solutions in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; as well as other alternative fuels and new grid modernization technologies to meet 21st century energy needs.
GE news, Masto Public Relations / E: information[.]mastopr.com.


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This candle named after super-mama blogger, Cat Juan-Ledesma of CatJuan.com, was created by Mia Rocha-Lauchengco’s locally loved brand So True naturals in limited edition jars last May. You may recall they had a Sampleroom run over a year ago. Toss the tomatoes at me for being late to the party in sharing, but this candle scent is still carried and sold by So True naturals and is highly requested. It is just produced in limited amounts every so often (I’m not sure for how much longer) and in different jars. Through the warm atmosphere, Caterina brings whiffs of elegant verbena and greenery to the scene.
Caterina – “A gentle and quiet spirit who has the rare gift of seeing beauty in the mundane. The Caterina Candle is a calming and soothing scent of verbena and fresh-cut grass.” There were 2 other scents but this was my favorite.
These were limited edition mini candles, 2 oz each sold as a set of 3 for a special price that day from the popupkids x CatJL event. Now they will sell as large candles in approximately 12 ounces (double the heft of a tabletop diptyque 6oz) or 340 grams, for a longer burn time of 60-80 hours. sotruenaturals.com is updating their site this week where the large versions of this trio of candles will sell for Php1795, Caterina is available in new blue or red jars
“How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.” WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
So I sort of got happily stuck for awhile over the Feedly feed app this morning and I’m so glad that by using one Google ID my Feedly news has united my favorite blog and youtube updates across both my iPad mini and my Samsung S5 phone. There is also the option of signing up with your Facebook account. I needed something newer and quicker than Pulse reader, which seems to have changed and not for the better once LinkedIn took over. I noticed that some RSS string feeds from sites I had saved weren’t updating and if they did they wouldn’t deliver thumbnails of the posts (that’s the cover photo of the article, in case you don’t know what a thumbnail is)! That just wouldn’t do for me, so for now I’ve moved over to Feedly.
What’s also nice about Feedly is once you’ve viewed an update or read the post it will disappear from the list and move to the Recently Read category. There is also the lovely option to automate opening the actual blog post links in browser or YouTube if you’re traditional and don’t want to read the articles within Feedly. You can still be redirected from the app to your favorite sites, but at least all of your updates are sorted in one place. Feedly largely reduces wasted time of typing in website URLs and app hopping and if you see the feed has no update then you needn’t go to it. Click through to see how I’ve fixed my news using Feedly and how different pages look.… To full post & COMMENTS...
I just realized what a fuzz I was for not posting my second HD YouTube video on the blog last week which was my daily makeup tutorial. I blasted this one on social media to smithereens but didn’t post a single thing here.
PRODUCTS USED: PONDS Flawless White BB Cream (Light and Beige) http://blessmybag.com/2015/03/02/pond…, Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Medium (matches MAC NC30-35) Revlon Photoready Bronzer (matte) Maybelline Fashion Brow Mascara in Dark Brown (with MAKE UP FOR EVER angled Eyebrow brush) Pixi Endless Silky Eye Duo Pencil Maybelline Fashion Brow Mascara in Dark Brown (with MAKE UP FOR EVER angled Eyebrow brush) MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash Mascara (waterproof) Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Box Blush Shiseido Maquillage (Japan) Dramatic Mood Veil Blush PK200 http://blessmybag.com/2015/06/04/shis… Revlon Colorstay Lipliner in Rose http://blessmybag.com/2015/02/24/revl… Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer Balm in “Caramel”
In this tutorial I demonstrate how I do my daily makeup with a bit of simple pencil eyeliner. I also thoroughly demonstrate how I curl my lashes, a lot of people sometimes think I have lash extensions on when it’s really just lash curling and mascara. Click on the photo above to watch the video on YouTube or watch via the embedded player below.
I first spied cruelty-free naturals brand Antipodes on Estée’s essiebutton channel. She was genuinely smitten by the scent and benefits of their Vanilla Pod Day Cream. I never ever thought I’d get a local opportunity to review botanically potent Antipodes natural cosmetics from New Zealand, but I’m ever so glad I thought wrong thanks to a lovely referral to its local distributors. In regular and online retail, a great local team called Wellness Connect NZ has brought Antipodes in through their store in SM North Edsa, they also have a Wellness Connect NZ Facebook page. A little bird told me this might also soon be available via Glamourbox.
The New Zealand borne range has won a number of awards, multiple times, particularly for advanced research in cosmetic blends with the use of natural ingredients. Plus, just when you thought it couldn’t get more ideal the product names are somewhat spiritually themed, (words like “Worship”, “Hallelujah”, “Hosanna”, “Rejoice!”, “Joyful” and even “Apostle” are worn by some best-sellers), they sport green labels in apothecary packaging which echoes Aesop, and hail literally from “Middle Earth”. Swish and stare. Legolas just did a hair flip. Click through to the full post to learn more, read my first impressions, and get access to direct local retail links.… To full post & COMMENTS...
Once upon a blog there lived a girl who unknowingly stepped into the world of beauty blogging. After her first post on Lanolips and being utterly delighted by fellow blogger Lipglossiping’s first look entry on the Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette she decided with all her heart that she wanted to take better photos and once in awhile wax poetic about her on-hand beauty bits. She didn’t just want to post something that amounted to the decoupage of a press release, she had to personally be in there with her words settling the real-life score on a product’s essence, benefits, and proper use. Well, Hello me, and before you stands Bless My Bag a 5-years and running beauty adventure and I continue to blog on beauty and beyond.
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INTERVIEW W/ SOCIAL MARKETING GURU Seth Godin: What do you think content that builds trust looks like? “I think that it’s human, it’s personal, it’s relevant, it isn’t greedy, and it doesn’t trick people. If the recipient knew what the sender knows, would she still be happy? If the answer to that question is yes, then it’s likely it’s going to build trust.”
Here in this simple article I aim to share some tips for newer bloggers or even some who’ve been around awhile about how to work on your posts with integrity. Through the years my site has drawn various brands who support the way I write and present content even from overseas. From abroad I’ve worked with M&S, StrawberryNET, Luxola, and ASOS online all of whom approached me voluntarily without me putting out a smudge for attention. I remember how shocked I was when in my second year Anastasia Beverly Hills seeded me through PR from the West Coast and sent me product, it was a one time thing because they were surprised I was all the way here in the Philippines but still! None of that involved my calling for attention, ambush emailing, social-media lurking (following is okay of course, and I post sincere comments, not notice me comments) or tagging them. I may or may not step on a couple of toes in this post. I’ve decided if there’s any place I can be brutally honest it’s in my own backyard, not some thread or group where fights ensue. If I do step on yours it’s only because I believe differently about how we ought to blog and I want to help disinfect certain layers of “attitude” our community and inspire change. The first key I’d like to share is it isn’t ever primarily about what you GET as a blogger, it’s more about the value of what you GIVE. To keep this simple I will post 5 Points that have guided me through the years and share a couple of my mistakes and tendencies, too. Click through to the full post to read them. … To full post & COMMENTS...
I missed out on the event where Murad did facials but I was reassured by Team Murad PH that that would be rectified immediately. I was all too keen to attend their bodycare experience yesterday which was the ultimate undoing upon afternoon tea.
MURAD’s Youth Builder Bodycare line Detoxifying White Clay Body Cleanser5.75oz Purifies and exfoliates gently with kaolin clay Php1350 Collagen Support Body Cream6oz Smooth on to encourage rejuvenation and renewal Php1950 <3 Firming Peptide Body Treatment 8oz – Glides on as a cream and melts into a light hydrating oil, nourishes with a blend of peptides and natural extracts Php1750 <3 Murad Rejuvenating Hand Cream 2.65oz – Resurrects tired hands with nourishing grape seed oil and glycolic acid (plus my favorite item because it has an innovative direct from-top-of-the-cap applicator…no need to remove the cap, twist to apply, wipe and twist to close.) Php1250
My faves were the ever so silky Peptide Body Treatment which is a kind of emulsion that morphs into a slippy dry oil and the hand cream which comes in such a cool tube/applicator. We were treated to hands-on massage therapy with these products by the actual Murad pro masseuses all of whom serve at the Murad spas in Rustan’s and are DOH licensed and certified. The Youth Builder line is gently scented with natural lemongrass and bergamot (similar to Earl Grey) extracts. Feel free to browse Murad’s spa services menu below and book your own personal Murad pampering session at Rustan’s Makati or Alabang.
If you go to the one in Makati I was told they’ve got this new space age setup which thoroughly and digitally analyzes the current condition of your skin. All Murad products shown here are available via Rustan’s The Beauty Source.
Finally, auggggghhh (as Charlie Brown says) finally, I got a MIDSUMMER BEAUTY FAVES video up. There were several attempts but the first few were of poor quality or too dark and the final attempt wasn’t perfect either LOL, but I didn’t want to let that one stop me from posting, I’ve figured out how to test whether I’m in focus for next time (forgive me, i’m also near sighted and sometimes when I wear contacts I still can’t tell from the itty bitty camera screen). I told myself if I don’t post ANY imperfect attempt up just to get me rolling again I’ll never get started. So I’ve begun. In the video I also show my current method of brow application.
I discovered after that this video was shot mildly out of focus (sooo sorry, next video will be sharper!!!) but the products I hold up are clear naman, with the exception of the Safeguard wash and towards the middle and end of the video I get closer to the camera. Here are my MIDSUMMER BEAUTY FAVORITES, click here to watch the videoor play it from the embed below :).
I’ve had desire to begin a blog tradition here every Friday. Today I begin the first of my Pray It Forward Friday posts. I will try to make this a weekly habit. I wanted to start off with something as simple as praying for some of you who are hurting while responding with Godly encouragement. I know sometimes things can hurt to the point that we all wish we could just fly away for awhile. This is why we need to “pray it forward.”
I cannot promise to respond to every single request, story, or comment, but I can certainly focus on encouraging the first 5 who post in the comments (feel free to use an alias/pen name for anonymity) and the first 5 who prefer to privately email their challenges to me via firstname.lastname@example.org . But of course please rest assured I’ll be reading every single comment and email regardless of whether you were one of the first 5 or not and in my heart you will be planted. With permission I might request to post an excerpt of your challenge without too much detail and a part of my response to encourage other people who are struggling as well. I might just respond to your struggle via the next Pray it Forward Friday post. To make it simpler I will post a theme for the struggles. This week’s theme for Pray It Forward Requests is TRUST. Are you struggling with this topic in your life right now, even in different aspects…whether it be God or people. Let me know.… To full post & COMMENTS...

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It was thought that they would be effective in fighting cancer but the truth has been revealed to be something else. Natural News reports that some cancer drugs can be held responsible for spreading the disease to bones instead of preventing the spread of the disease in the human body. Hopefully it is not the case with most of the drugs, but still a concern remains for scientists because the drugs that have been alleged to give such a negative result are supposed to be the main weapons in the fight against cancer.
Research conducted by Washington University of Medicine clearly indicates that the anti-cancer drugs that are known as IAP antagonists can help in spreading the cancer to bones. According to Deborah V. Novack, MD, PhD the main reason behind the craze about these drugs is that they are immensely effective against preliminary tumors and they do not have major side effects. Novack has opined in her study that the IAPs work by targeting a protein that makes tumors more fragile. But it is the same protein that can also result in making the bones more fragile, eventually giving rise to osteoporosis and in worst cases, bone cancer.
Natural News has always tried to point out what cancer drugs are supposed to do and what they do in reality. Previously, several such malfunctions of cancer drugs have been brought into limelight. Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science pointed out that the hormone therapy process for prostate cancer can actually instigate an abnormal growth in prostate cells thus leading to an increase in cancer cells in the body. In fact, chemotherapy that is considered to be an effective treatment of cancer can actually result in spreading cancer to different parts of the body.

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Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate
If you are travelling to Patagonia, then the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is one sight not to be missed!
The glacier is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, which is shared with the neighboring country of Chile.
It’s the third largest reserve of fresh water in the world. The Perito Moreno Glacier is best reached from the town of El Calafate.
Nowhere else in the world you are able to find a glacier which is as accessible and impressively located!
It doesn’t matter how many photos or films one has seen before, the first real life view of the glacier never fails to astound.
Perito Moreno is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen: A HUGE blue-hued natural beauty.
I wondered why the ice is blue and thought it was temperature related. On the contrary, it is related to age – the bluer the ice, the older the part of the glacier.
Every few minutes you can hear a loud “crack!” and a piece of the glacier would calve off and splash into the water. It’s amazing to see, but almost impossible to capture on pictures. Yet, I was lucky catch the moment via video :).
Ice calving creates endless entertainment, as each deep blue piece that falls, though tiny from afar, ranges in size from a small car to a small building.
Even when small ice cubes plop in to the water, the cracking sound is so loud we can hear it from any part of the viewing platform.
You might think, but isn’t it sad that these ice fields fall apart? Perito Moreno is a different case.
The ice field moves two meters a day and is one of the few glaciers in the world that is actually expanding in size.
Yes that’s right, the glacier is self-sustaining, meaning that rather than retreating due to climate change and other environmental issues, this ice field is expanding and advancing. How rare is that?
There is a series of wooden walkways which are strategically constructed to give visitors the best views from multiple vantage points. You can pick from five different ‘hiking’ trails.
At first I wondered how long you could possibly want walk around and stare at a big chunk of ice, but there is nothing else like it in the world.
Good news – no matter how busy the place gets, you’ll always have a good view of the glacier.
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Perito Moreno By Bus (DIY)
This is the option I went for and the least expensive way to see the glacier.
If you just want to go out and see the glacier, and even take a boat tour, you do not need to pay for an entire tour package (and you’ll save about US$ 30 by doing it on your own).
I recommend this option if you’re not bothered about the boat or ice tracking.
The big advantage of the DIY option is that you will have more time at the site (walkways and view points).
Taking the bus isvery easy and straight forward. Simply go to the bus station in El Calafate and buy a bus ticket to the glacier.
The ticket is 450 pesos/USD 30 for the round trip. There is a morning (8 am) and afternoon bus (1 pm). It takes about an hour and a half to get to Los Glaciares National Park.
I took the afternoon trip and it was a great decision. Apparently as the heat of the sun warms up the glacier’s edge, more and more giant blocks of ice fall off splashing into the water.
Either way, I would recommend to sit the left side of the bus on the way to the park for the best views.
The bus will stop at the entrance to the park where a park attendant will get on the bus and you’ll need to pay (in cash) for your entrance to the park (500 Pesos, USD 32).
You can either walk up the boardwalk from the parking lot, getting closer to the glacier as you go, or you can take a free shuttle from there to the “top”.
In hindsight, I recommend taking the free shuttle bus up and wal back down the boardwalks (I did it the other way around. Ermm).
I believe it is more powerful to see the mighty glacier suddenly than to approach it slowly.
At the entrance of trails there is a big cafeteria, gift shop, and bathrooms. Needless to say, way overpriced so really recommend bringing your own food and drinks.
I brought my own lunch and ate it by the lake, right next to the restaurant. Amazing scenery for taking my meal.
The bus leaves Perito Moreno at 7 pm so you really have enough time to enjoy the site.
Perito Moreno By Tour
A standard tour can be booked form any of the numerous tour operator in El Calafate. The prices are about the same, no matter which company you choose.
Tours are standardized, meaning you get the bus trip with a guide and a few hours on my own to explore the site on your pace.
If you decide to go for it you also have the possibility to opt in for a boat trip when you arrive at the park – the downside: you have less time for walking around on the platforms (about 2 hours).
Tours usually don’t include lunch and they also don’t include the entrance fee to the park (500 Pesos, USD 32).
The boat trip up to the face of the glacier gives you a different perspective and allows you to get that much closer to both the icebergs and the glacier itself. The trip is only an hour long and you can book it when you arrive in the park.
You can witness Perito Moreno Glacier from the waters of Lago Argentino on a boat cruise by floating among the ice fragments.
Some tours include the boat trip and if you go for the DIY bus option, you can still do the boat tour and book it separately on-site.
The boat company is Southern Spirit, there is a kiosk right there in the parking lot and the ticket costs 400 pesos/ USD 26.
Important: There are only 5 boat rides a day, the last one leaving at 3.45 pm. So if you go for the afternoon bus trip (no tour), then you should do the boat ride first before hitting the walking trails.
The boat trip up to the face of the glacier gives you a different perspective and allows you to get that much closer to both the icebergs and the glacier itself. The trip is only an hour long
Boats keep their distance from the icy cliff, with good reason.
If you want to have your own incredible ice trekking adventure, then you will need to join a group. You can’t do this part of the experience on your own.
During the trek you will see waterfalls, icy peaks and lagoons.
Ice-Trekking tours are is offered by several tour operators in El Calafate, one of the biggest is Hielo Y Aventura.
In general, ice trekking is conducted in small groups, with two or three guides per group (safety is a big priority!).
You have two options: the Mini Trek and the Big Ice Trek.
The Mini Trek is suitable even for those with lack of previous hiking experience. Cost is USD 117 without transportation, USD 155 with transportation.
The Big Ice Trek includes the same as the Mini Trek, but your actual trek on the ice lasts 4 hours.
No previous trekking experience is required for this tour either, but it is also not for the faint-hearted!
There are age restrictions on this trek: suitable only for travelers between ages 18 and 45.
Cost is at USD 214 without transportation, USD 260 with transportation.
I would have loved to do the Ice-Trekking (I mean how often you’ll get the chance to do that), but it was simply out of my budget.
Where To Stay
There are numerous hotels and a couple of hostels in El Calafate.
I stayed at the Glaciar Perito Moreno Hostel in El Calafate. The hostel is a 15 minute walk away from the town center, but offers great value for money, especially if you are looking for a room with private bathroom rather than a dorm bed.
When To Visit
The best time to go is between November to March when the weather is at its best. I visited Perito Moreno end of March and was lucky to catch a great sunny day.

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Adams is Anna Brady, an American romantic. Expecting a proposal from her boyfriend, it's not to be. So on a whim she decides to surprise him on his business trip to Ireland - and propose to him herself. Thereby cashing in on the cute Irish custom that a woman can propose to a man in leap year.
But a diverted flight and a downpour later, Adams finds herself on the wrong side of Ireland and seeking a ride. Irish barman Declan (Matthew Goode) agrees to see her safely to Dublin for a ready sum. Thus starts a roadtrip involving broken cars, missed trains, mudbaths, fisticuffs...and second glances.
Adams isn't as good as Sandra Bullock at the pratfalls, but she's gosh-darn watchable nevertheless. But Goode's Declan is a bit of a boor and their 48 hours thrown together fails to create a convincing chemistry.
But there are laughs - Adams' accidental trashing of a hotel room and her gate-crashing of a wedding are two. But Tucker's not careful enough to avoid the in-your-face cliches - so there's little freshness on offer.
Even the bickering feels forced. And the awkward sharing of a guestroom was done better in Bullock's The Proposal - as well as in the Scottish roadtrip comedy Soft Top, Hard Shoulder (which, it must be said, beats Leap Year hands down for fun).
But it's a breezy feelgood film that follows the formula. Adams impresses - and curveballs her career once more after the wildly differing roles of princess, nun and cook in Enchanted, Doubt and Julie & Julia respectively. It's more like her Wooster-esque turn in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.
Tucker's luck seems to have deserted him though. His visual brilliance is certainly on show, but his nuanced approach is lacking. You wouldn't ask Fred Astaire to just...walk - and you don't hire Tucker to follow a formula.
But if you're indulgent, can go with the flow, and enjoy it as a piece of colourful whimsy, you'll probably be in clover.


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1. Eat less sugar. Eating too much sugar is associated with many health problems, chronic diseases, including decreased cognitive function.
2. Eat sea fish. Fish oil helps reduce inflammation and cholesterol deposits in the blood vessels, protects brain neurons from damage.
3. Yoga and meditation. Spiritual practices reduce stress, blood pressure and improve memory and attention.
4. Maintain a normal weight. Being overweight contributes to the development of diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis of the vessels of the brain, which leads to a rapid decline in cognitive function.
5. Get some sleep. Sleep plays an important role in the transition from short-term to long-term memories. People who work night shifts often suffer from memory problems.
6. Practice mindfulness. Awareness is effective for reducing stress and improving concentration and memory.
7. Drink less alcohol. Alcohol has a neurotoxic effect on the brain and can damage the hippocampus, which plays an important role in maintaining memory.
8. Train your brain. Develop your cognitive skills by playing intellectual games or doing brain-building exercises for the brain.
9. Control the level of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with numerous health problems, including decreased cognitive function.
10. Be physically active. Studies have shown that regular physical activity is good for the brain and helps improve memory in people of all ages.


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Filming in Pico Rivera
Filming in Pico Rivera
The City of Pico Rivera encourages filming in our town for many reasons. Situated between easy freeway access from Interstate 5, Interstate 605, Interstate 10, and state Route 60, the City has many advantages that many production companies look for when choosing a location.
So what makes Pico Rivera so attractive? Location, Location, Location. The City is located 13 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. This makes it rather close to many of the production hubs located in Los Angeles and Hollywood. Looking up Pico Rivera Filming Locations on the internet, and you get a glimpse of what Pico Rivera has to offer.
Pico Rivera has the charm of many suburbs in America that include tree-lined residential streets, 100 acres of park space, industrial centers, a municipal Golf Course, and a Sports Arena. The City also boasts some historical sights and unique settings that can be used for a number of productions. From having one of the oldest churches in Southern California to an original late 19th century Train Depot to elementary schools that were built in the 1950s, just about any location in Pico Rivera can be transformed into a setting specific to any production.
Aside from having plenty of filming locations, efforts have been made to make filming in Pico Rivera attractive and most importantly, cost-friendly to any production.
Residential locations include: 1950s California tract houses, convenience stores, Spanish/Southwest condominiums, California mini-malls or shopping centers, Mediterranean style storefronts, commercial centers, hotels, fitness clubs, gas stations, industrial, laundromats, a movie theatre, offices, restaurants, trailer homes, warehouses, etc.
While filming is affordable in Pico Rivera, productions can start much sooner with the City’s quick turnaround time for film permits. Once a production company has submitted a film permit, it takes up to five days for a permit to be approved for simple shoots and up to 10 days for a more complex shoot that involves pyrotechnics, special effects, etc., to be approved.
Simple Film Shoot:
Application Fee: $350
Processing Fee: $100/day
Public Facility Use Fee: $100/day
Complex Film Shoot:
Application Fee: $700
Processing Fee: $200/day
Public Facility Use Fee: $200/day
Pico Rivera: Hollywood's Backlot
– In 1979, Pico Rivera played a small part in the John Travolta movie Urban Cowboy. Bud and Sissy’s trailer home was filmed at a trailer park located in the City. Director Robert Towne brought a film crew to Pico Rivera at the San Gabriel River to film a segment for his 1988 movie Tequila Sunrise.
– Director Michael Mann filmed a segment of Ali (2001), with Will Smith starring as the world famous boxer. Many may remember the Holiday Inn that was portrayed in that film, it was actually the Angels Motel located on Rosemead Boulevard (now a Motel 6). The production company transformed the little hotel into a 60s Holiday Inn.
– The director of Ali returned to Pico Rivera in 2004 with actor Tom Cruise in Collateral, where Tom Cruise’s character uses a line including “Pico Rivera.” That scene played out at the former El Rodeo Restaurant.
For a list of more films with scenes filmed in Pico Rivera, click here: IMBD
Please contact Georgette Impecoven-Contreras for more information at (562) 801-4329 or GImpecoven@pico-rivera.org

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You may not have heard the name Blake Mills before, but there’s a good chance you’ve hear his playing. As one of the most in-demand session guitarists in Los Angeles he has recorded with Weezer, Jakob Dylan, Danger Mouse, Rick Rubin, Norah Jones, Andrew Bird, and many others. He has toured with Cass McCombs, Lucinda Williams, Jenny Lewis, Band of Horses and Julian Casablancas. He recently contributed a cover of the song “Heart of Mine” for the Amnesty International tribute to Bob Dylan. He recorded a solo album Break Mirrors in 2010, and though it was never formally released, it gained a cult following among friends and people in the know.
He is currently on tour opening for Fiona Apple, as well as playing guitar in her set. He’ll be at the Warner Theater tomorrow night, so if you’re going to see Fiona Apple, make sure you get there early to catch Blake’s set!
We Love DC got the chance to chat with Blake during a break in his busy schedule, and here’s what he had to say. Continue reading


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Lyon Classic Trench Coat - beige
Such a classic staple to add to your wardrobe! The Lyon Trench has all over the classic appeal - double breasted, epaulettes and storm shield back. We love this with everything from denim to dresses!
- Color: beige
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Bolt introduces locks the work with your ignition key
STRATTEC® Security Corporation BOLT division designs, develops, manufactures and markets mechanical locks and keys; electronically-enhanced locks and keys; steering column and instrument panel ignition lock housings; latches; and related access control products for North American car makers. In addition, STRATTEC provides its products to global automotive manufacturers through the VAST Alliance in which it participates with WITTE Automotive of Velbert, Germany and ADAC Automotive of Grand Rapids, Mich.
STRATTEC also offers the BOLT (Breakthrough One-Key Lock) series of locks, which automatically key to the owner’s vehicle key, eliminating the need to carry extra keys or remember a combination.
Here’s how the automatic keying system works:
For a complete catalog, go to boltlock.com/
The Bolt padlock comes in four versions for GM, Ford and Dodge vehicles. Simply insert the ignition key into the padlock and turn. The padlock learns your key code and works with your ignition key from that point on.
GM Early Models (1995-2006) Bolt model: 7018517
GM Late Models (2007 to date) Bolt model: 7018518
FORD (1996 to date) Bolt model: 7018519
Dodge (1990 to date) Bolt model: 7018520
The bolt coupler pin is used in place of a normal padlock to lock the coupler on a trailer hitch. Simply slip the notched pin through the coupler lock and then slick on the lock cylinder.
Model: 7025286 Chrysler
Model: 7025286 Chrysler
Model: 7032299 Jeep Center Cut
Model: 7025285 Ford
Model: 7025290 Ford Side Cut
Model: 7025283 GM Early Model (GM-A)
Model: 7025284 GM Late Model (GM-B)
Model: 7025287 GM Center Cut
Model: 7025288 Nissan
Model: 7025289 Toyota
The Receiver Locks are plated with a cast zinc cylinder and case for superior corrosion resistance. They feature a durable, stainless steel pin; a rugged cover jacket and automotive-grade lock shutter to keep out weather and debris; and a six-plate tumbler sidebar that prevents picking and bumping.
BOLT offers a 5/8-inch Receiver Lock for most trucks and SUVs with a Class III, Class IV and Class V hitch, as well as a ½-inch Receiver Lock that fits Class I and Class II hitches. Additional locks such as padlocks and cable locks are also available.
Model: 7018448 5/8” Receiver Lock Chrysler
Model: 7032290 5/8” Receiver Lock Jeep Center Cut
Model: 7018447 5/8” Receiver Lock Ford
Model: 7023585 5/8” Receiver Lock Ford Side Cut
Model: 7018445 5/8” Receiver Lock GM Early Model (GM-A)
Model: 7018446 5/8” Receiver Lock GM Late Model (GM-B)
Model: 7023582 5/8” Receiver Lock GM Center Cut
Model: 7023583 5/8” Receiver Lock Nissan
Model: 7023584 5/8” Receiver Lock Toyota
Model: 7019344 1/2” Receiver Lock Chrysler
Model: 7032293 1/2” Receiver Lock Jeep Center Cut
Model: 7019343 1/2” Receiver Lock Ford
Model: 7023630 1/2” Receiver Lock Ford Side Cut
Model: 7019341 1/2” Receiver Lock GM Early Model (GM-A)
Model: 7019342 1/2” Receiver Lock GM Late Model (GM-B)
Model: 7023627 1/2” Receiver Lock GM Center Cut
Model: 7023628 1/2” Receiver Lock Nissan
Model: 7023629 1/2” Receiver Lock Toyota
Off-vehicle coupler lock
The Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock is a new dimension in trailer security that features BOLT’s patented one-key lock technology that permanently programs locks to the vehicle’s ignition key for single-key use no matter how many BOLT locks are being used. The lock is easily programmed the first time the ignition key is inserted into the BOLT Lock cylinder through the use of spring-loaded plate tumblers that move up and down to uniquely code the cylinder to that specific key.
Made of hardened steel for extra security, the Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock works with 1 7/8-inch, 2-inch and 2 5/16-inch couplers to keep a variety of trailers secure while unattended. The innovative BOLT lock is a visible theft deterrent that is designed with a unique plate tumbler sidebar to prevent picking and bumping. A highly durable powder-coated finish is factory applied to the lock to keep dirt and moisture out while protecting the locking mechanism from harsh weather.
Model: 7032492 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock Chrysler
Model: 7032497 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock Jeep Center Cut
Model: 7032491 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock Ford
Model: 7032496 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock Ford Side Cut
Model: 7032489 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock GM Early Model (GM-A)
Model: 7032490 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock GM Late Model (GM-B)
Model: 7032493 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock GM Center Cut
Model: 7032494 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock Nissan
Model: 032495 Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock Toyota
Bolt Jeep spare tire lock
Spare tire lock for J-mount Jeep
Model: 7028648 J-Mount – Driver Side, Black
Model: 7028649 J-Mount – Passenger Side, Black
Jeep Hood lock
Fits 1997-2018 Jeep JK’s
• Rivets into Existing Holes
• Secures Underhood Items from Theft
• Plate Tumbler Sidebar to Prevent Picking
• Stainless Steel Lock Shutter to Keep Out
Dirt and Moisture
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
Bolt cable lock
Bolt cable locks are made from 1/4-inch coiled cable with 1/16-inch black vinyl coating. They feature innovative technology which permanently programs the lock to the owner’s vehicle ignition key. Once the ignition key is inserted into the lock cylinder, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up and down until they are matched exactly to that key. The first time the key is rotated, the cylinder is uniquely coded to that key.
Bolt Toolbox Latch Retrofit Kit
Featuring the company’s innovative lock technology, the Toolbox Latch Retrofit Kit eliminates the need to carry extra keys for truck-mounted toolboxes by permanently programing the toolbox lock to the specific vehicle’s ignition key. Here’s how the technology works: When drivers insert their ignition key into the lock cylinder, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up and down until they are matched exactly to that key. Simply insert the truck’s ignition key into the toolbox lock, turn it once and the lock learns the key.
Model: 7022699 Toolbox Latch Chrysler
Model: 7022698 Toolbox Latch Ford
Model: 7023550 Toolbox Latch Ford Side Cut
Model: 7022696 Toolbox Latch GM Early Model (GM-A)
Model: 7022697 Toolbox Latch GM Late Model (GM-B)
Model: 7023547 Toolbox Latch GM Center Cut
Model: 7023548 Toolbox Latch Nissan
Model: 7023549 Toolbox Latch Toyota
Bolt GM Tailgate Handle
Available for 2007-2013 year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks and 2007-2014 year Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks , the replacement handle assembly delivers one-key convenience to the entire truck thanks to BOLT’s patented technology, which permanently programs the lock to the specific vehicle’s ignition key. Simply insert the truck’s ignition key into the new tailgate lock, turn it once and the lock learns the key.
Original Factory Handle
• Included BOLT Cylinder
• Weather Proof
• Plate Tumbler Sidebar to
Prevent Picking and Bumping
• Stainless Steel Lock Shutter
to Keep Out Dirt and Moisture
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Official GM Licensed Product
Model: 5922987 GM Tailgate Handle (includes lock cylinder)
Model: 709231 Tailgate Lock Cylinder


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Around 3,500 people flocked to Belper Rugby Club for the town’s first-ever eco-festival.
Visitors browsed the huge array of stalls and roadshows while sampling local foods and beers, and taking part in consultations on Belper’s future.
A giant willow figure was made which will now stand sin the George and Dragon pub beer garden, while 22 casks of ale sold out and a plethora of talented young musicians and dancers entertained the crowds.
Organiser David George, of Transition Belper, said: “The atmosphere was amazing and some of the local talent we had performing was top notch.
“There also was a lot of people taking part in our surveys to find out how people think Belper can be made a more sustainable town. We hope to do it all again next year.”
Financial support for the event was provided by Co-Op and Glow-worm.

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Capeesh is totally chuffed to tell you of our super ace night in September featuring funky groovemasters Samurai Kip, and uptown rockers Rubber Dub.
Added to the lineup is Kyogen and Hannah & The Wick Effect.
You won't need to be anywhere else!
A DJ set from Rubber Dub's Ché Wilson will follow, spinning an eclectic mix of hip hop, disco, electro, psychedelia, reggae, funk and house edits from midnight until 6 in the morning!
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Help Our Heroes, Monday, April 20, 2020
A steady flow of items have been donated to the Central Fire Station. Over 21 groups have donated to the project since its inception on April 6, 2020. Please consider donating materials if you have them on-hand. Your help is greatly appreciated! Collection Days and Locations are Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Central Fire Station, located at 9951 Grogan’s Mill Rd., The Woodlands, TX 77380. Please email firstname.lastname@example.org if you can help.
Masks – N95s, surgical, procedure, etc.
Full Face Shields
PAPR Hoods – Typically only used when doing an aerosolizing procedure.
Eyewear – Face shields, reusable goggles or disposable glasses
Boot Covers / Shoe Covers
Disinfectant Spray / Paper Towels
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors to Hold Videoconference Meeting
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board of Directors Meeting via videoconference this Wednesday, April 22, 2020 with a scheduled time to begin at 6 p.m. Central Daylight Time. The meeting can be viewed online at http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/778/Meeting-Videos.
Participation by members of the public in open meetings of the Board of Directors is welcomed and encouraged, he said. A “public comment” agenda item is included at the beginning of all regular Board meeting agendas. During the April 22, 2020, videoconference Board meeting, members of the public may provide public comment by calling 877-853-5247 (toll-free), then enter ID 970 0438 8500 #. Calls will be taken in the order the calls are received and only during the “public comment” agenda item. This phone number is active only for the April 22, 2020 Board meeting. New phone numbers will be issued for each future meeting during the public health pandemic emergency.
Today’s County News
Montgomery County COVID-19 Case Count
Montgomery County is tracking and reporting COVID-19 case counts (active, recovered and deaths) online. A dashboard with the numbers is available here: https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/.
Harris County COVID-19 Case Count
Harris County is tracking and reporting COVID-19 case counts (active, recovered and deaths) online. A dashboard with the numbers is available here: https://tinyurl.com/tzymvk5
Two Mobile Testing Sites in Precinct 4 Harris County
Harris County Public Health opened the first testing site in Tomball on Tuesday, April
14, 2020. That site will perform testing on registered visitors from April 14-16, 2020, and April 27-29, 2020.
A second Public Health testing site will open in Humble on Monday, April 20, 2020. The
Humble location will test registered visitors from April 20-22, 2020 and May 7-9, 2020.
The addresses of the sites will be provided to those successfully completing their registration, but will otherwise remain undisclosed to discourage unregistered visitors. Unregistered visitors will not be tested and will be turned away by security officials.
To determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19, please visit
https://checkforcorona.com/harris-county#/welcome. Those deemed to be at risk for coronavirus will be given a code and phone number to call. After a telephone consultation, those still deemed to be at risk will be given another unique code and information on where and when they are to be tested. Those assigned for testing should bring a photo ID and any other information requested by the phone screener. Walk-ins will not be tested.
Those with questions may call Harris County Public Health at 832-927-7575 for more information.
COVID-19 Testing in Montgomery County
Please read the latest information on testing availability in Montgomery County.


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Liverpool have become the latest Premier League club to be targeted by a Middle Eastern billionaire eyeing a £700m takeover, according to reports.
Despite the Merseyside club having established an aspect of stability under current owner John W. Henry and his American sports investment company Fenway Sports Group, a mystery bidder, thought to be from the United Arab Emirates, is confident of landing a mega deal.
A number of Europe’s leading football clubs have successfully overseen a takeover from wealthy Arab owners, most notably Manchester City who are already owned by Sheikh Mansour, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family.
Sheikh Mansour’s wealthier half-brother, Sheikh Khalifa, who is the current president of the United Arab Emirates and is rumoured to be worth in excess of £30bn, is thought to be the man behind a supposed Liverpool takeover, according to the Daily Star.
‘There is no Premier League rule in terms of relations owning different clubs,’ A Premier League spokesperson confirmed during the exclusive.
Liverpool are thought to be worth an estimated £650m after Fenway Sports purchased the club from previous owners Tom Hicks and George N. Gillett, Jr. for £300m in October 2010.

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As just about anybody can attest, one of the biggest features missing from the world of console gaming at the moment is an immersive, publicly accessible social platform designed to efficiently track player statistics in Call of Duty: Black Ops over the course of one’s online gaming career. I mean, what am I supposed to do, keep track of my own statistics? Yeah right, hombre. Tell that to my rapidly shrinking attention span. Actually, don’t. I’m not listening anyway.
Fortunately, Activision has a solution. Introducing Call of Duty: Elite, a massive online community that, when released in November, will provide players with a way to view theirs and other players’ career gaming statistics in a shared environment. It will also serve as a veritable Facebook-for-gamers, offering COD players the ability to form online groups and interact with one another off the battlefield.
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Irreversible Choice of Uncertain Technologies with Network Externalities
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When it comes to treating venous disorders, early intervention provides the best results. In particular, failing to treat varicose veins on the legs in a timely manner could eventually lead to edema, infections and potentially fatal skin cancer and blood clots.
No matter how many lunges and sit-ups you do at the gym, you just can’t get rid of that stubborn pocket of fat hanging around your abdomen or clinging to your thighs. A still-popular solution is liposuction.
Unsightly hand veins are a fact of life for many calgarians. Whether due to aging, sun damage, neglect or trauma.Yet they don’t have to be, say doctors. From sclerotherapy to fillers and fat transfers to micro-surgery, there are plenty of weapons at Calgarians disposal in war against aged-looking hands.
It’s no coincidence that vein care typically takes place in the fall. Sun exposure is largely to blame for these unsightly lines
Summer’s come and gone, but the question remains: how well did you protect your skin? Experts warn you might not like the answer.
The trend toward non-invasive cosmetic treatments is expected to further define the cosmetic industry in 2011 and beyond, predict experts. In fact, local doctors say demand for Botox and other injectable fillers will surge this year as people look to bypass pricier options in favour of more manageable treatments in the still-recovering global economy.


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Uh oh. Russell Brand's got some explaining to do. The hairy star has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after allegedly snatching a paparrazo’s phone and throwing it through a window.
Yesterday, a warrant was issued for his arrest and last night he was charged on two counts of simple criminal damage to property and then detained “without incident” in New Orleans.
According to TMZ, he was released after posting $5000 (£3,200) bail. The damage has been valued at $700 (£450), but apparently a crew member on his set has paid $240 (£153) to the photographer following the incidenton behalf of Russell.
Remi Braden, director of public affairs at the New Orleans Police Department, said: “Officers picked up Mr Brand from Harrah’s Casino, where he was working on a film. He was arrested without incident.”
Russell’s already tweeted his defence: “Since Steve Jobs died I can’t beat to see an iPhone used irreverently, what I did was a tribute to his memory.” But something tells us the police are going to want more of an explanation from the comedian.
This isn’t the first run-in he’s had with the authorities. He was arrested in Los Angeles in 2010 after allegedly attacking a photographer, and last year he was deported from Japan. He’d been accompanying Katy Perry on her California Dreams tour. It is unknown why he was deported, but Katy Perry tweeted at the time: “It was for priors from over 10 years ago.”


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July 2008: Internship at the Special Court for Sierra Leone
Internship at the Special Court for Sierra Leone
I have spent almost two months in Africa interning at the Trial Chamber I at the Special Court for Sierra Leone. I left New York the day after my last final, spent 4 days at home, and then I was off to Freetown, Sierra Leone. I met up with a Pace alumnus who has been working at the Special Court since last year and coincidently was on the same flight to Freetown. Getting from the airport to Freetown was a little challenging, especially after the Hovercraft crashed into the waiting area right before we were supposed to get on. Yet, in the end, we managed to get to our destination.
The other Pace intern and I found housing pretty quickly. We were glad that we could live at the same place and we were especially excited that the house was so close to the Court. The first week of work was a little chaotic because we didn't have an office yet. Further, we had to get familiar with the case, so our first assignment was reading, reading, and reading. We were going to work on the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) case, so we had to read the Indictment, witness statements, etc.
I was glad that I had time to get more familiar with the case before going into court. It was much easier to follow the witnesses because I actually knew what they were talking about. Going into court the first time was a little scary but very exciting. I had to wear the robe and bib (even though, normally, I wouldn't be allowed to wear it since I haven't passed the bar yet, but… this is Africa). Once the judges came into the courtroom we bowed and took our seats. My job was to summarize what the witness said and later put it into a computer program called Case Map. It sounds a lot easier than it is, but following a witness who speaks broken English or listening to the interpreter because some testified in Krio was not that easy. In addition, I didn't know how to spell most places, like Kailahun, Koinadugu, Magburaka, etc. Yet, once the transcript was available, I was able to go back to my summary and fill in the gaps and check the spelling. Trial has now ended and we are starting to do compilations soon so that we can start writing the judgment.
I also had to write a paper about a topic of my choice. Since I am getting 6 credits, I had to write a significant piece of legal work. However, anything I write for the Court is confidential so I picked the topic "child soldiers" to write about. I have great respect for the night students now because writing this paper after a full workday was really exhausting. We are expected to work on weekends as well, so writing this paper was the last thing I wanted to do in my spare time. It was due in the middle of the internship which, on the one side, was good because now it is off my mind. Yet, on the other side, I feel like I haven't learned enough to really write a good paper.
At least now, I have time to relax and enjoy the beauty Sierra Leone has to offer. The beaches here are amazing. It is such a beautiful country and a shame that the civil war has destroyed so much. The poverty here is very depressing, but the people are still so happy. I'm excited to explore more of the country and West Africa in general. My friend and I have booked tickets to Senegal and I can't wait to see another West African country. I heard Senegal is completely different, but also beautiful. This will probably be our only travel outside the country because there is so much work to be done and we already had to fight to get a week off.
Overall, I am so grateful for this experience. Besides learning so much about international criminal law and the legal work involved, I am learning about a completely different culture. I advise everyone to do something unique during their first summer in law school because it's so rewarding and an amazing growing experience.


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On 6 June 2019, a group of 15 church members and friends aged between 44 and 81 left Singapore on a mission to Vientiane to help at the Singapore Fair at Singapore Mission School (SMS).
At SMS, we had the opportunity to watch its graduation concert. Seventy students, aged between three and 11, sang, danced and put up a skit in English.
The next day, in preparation for the Singapore Fair, we packed items for sale, put up stall decorations and arranged furniture. The principal, teachers and students were also caught up with the final preparations. It was the first time the school was organising such a major event, to which some 700 guests were invited.
On the morning of the fair, we arrived early and set up our four stalls. There were also other food and drink stalls set up by teachers, as well as games and activities to entertain the children.
At 10 a.m., guests began arriving. The Singapore Ambassador, Dominic Goh, officiated the opening of the fair. Senior officials from the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports also graced the occasion. When the fair ended at 3 p.m., we had sold most of what we had brought from Singapore! We also thank God for the occasional breezes that sustained us through the very warm day.
The money raised by the fair, as well as donations, will go towards funding school programmes and purchasing teaching resource kits.
The next day, we enjoyed a vibrant worship service at a local church, even though it was largely conducted in Lao. We performed a song item, “This Is the Day”, in English and Thai.
We are grateful for the fair’s success and the unity of our team. It was truly by God’s grace and power that we managed to achieve our mission.
A version of this article was first published in the August 2019 issue of Wesley TIDINGS.
Photographs courtesy of Selina Teo


Brazil is willing to show the "necessary flexibility" to successfully conclude the World Trade Organization Doha Round talks, announced Monday, July 17, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in St. Petersburg.
Speaking during the Group of Eight (G8) meeting in Russia, Lula said he would instruct the Brazilian negotiating delegation to show the necessary flexibility "with the purpose of achieving an ambitious and balanced Doha Round" to expand and liberalize global trade.
But, "I don’t expect less from my colleagues meeting here", added Lula addressing the leaders of United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Japan and Russia.
G8 members invited Brazil, Mexico, India, China and South Africa, to participate Monday in a closed session to address among other issues, global trade in the framework of the WTO. Doha Round negotiations have been stalled because of the conflicting positions between the leading members of WTO.
Before the meeting the Brazilian president said that "lack of leadership" from the most powerful economies was behind the current situation in global trade negotiations.
"The Doha Round negotiations are in crisis. But it is political rather than technical, and mainly because lack of leadership" underlined Lula da Silva.
Import duties, which protect rich countries markets, and billions of dollars handed out to farmers are "excessive, illegal and inhumane" and only help to "export poverty" to developing countries struggling to have access to developed countries markets.
"Poor countries don’t need favors, rather fair trade conditions", he insisted.
Last week before flying to Russia the Brazilian president said WTO negotiations couldn’t advance further from a technical point of view, but to keep advancing a "political decision" from the leaders of the most industrialized countries was needed.
Over the past few months Lula has spoken by telephone several times with the U.S. President George W. Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and French Premier Jacques Chirac in an attempt to convince them that the developing world needs "a break".
Some 100 developing countries, among them Brazil and India, agreed July 1st in Geneva to negotiate as a bloc to save the Doha Round after talks in the Swiss city on global trade stalled.
Talks in Geneva stalled amid disagreement over how much rich countries should lower farm subsidies and tariffs and how much developing nations should open their markets for manufactured and industrial goods.
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by Richard Quinney
As the decade of the 1960s drew to a close, Richard Quinney walked the streets of Manhattan with camera in hand, documenting the life of the city. For forty years, as he relocated from one place to another, the photographs he had taken in Manhattan went with him. After the events of September 11, 2001, the photographic images acquired a meaning and significance beyond anything he could have imagined. Once Upon an Island contains 175 photographs of Manhattan, including color photographs of the construction of the World Trade Center and black-and-white images that capture the experience of living on the island at the end of the 1960s. Like all photographs, these offer a stark reminder of the impermanence of all things; and yet at the same time, as artifacts they create an enduring record of a different time and place.
"Eventually I would move back to the Midwest to be near the farm. But what I had found on the island would never leave me. These photographs are reminders of my life and the lives of others, once lived on the island." – from Once Upon an Island
Once Upon an Island was chosen Best Photography Book by the 2014 New York Book Festival.
210 pp. 6 1/2 x 9 inches
108 color, 67 black and white photos

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Enjoy these great selections of vegetable dishes – perfect as an entree or side. Looking to add a bit of meat to your meal?
All dishes range from no spice to very spicy. You may adjust any dish to your liking.
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Michael Nicola is the only chef in the region who understands Italian Cuisine. The fried calamari and wood fired salmon are to die for.
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