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A new festival celebrating the North East's transport heritage.
Being spearheaded by groups including the North East Bus Preservation Trust and Sunderland and District Classic Vehicle Society with support by Sunderland City Council, the event is set to bring together vintage buses, traction engines and commercial vehicles, classic cars and motorbikes at a prime location on Sunderland's award winning sea front.
The event is aiming to fulfil a long held wish of transport enthusiasts in the region to create a major showcase event, similar to those held in some other part of the country. The weekend of July 29 and 30 has been chosen for the inaugural festival.
Interest among vintage vehicle owners is already high with hundreds of vehicles expected on the large and easily accessible show fields, within sight of Sunderland's Blue Flag award winning beaches.
Read about the launch of the event here.
Please download the entry form below for more information on how your vehicle or club could be part of this exciting new event.


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Make your living room inviting
Encourage friends and family to hang out at your place by making sure your living room is the only place to be.
By Anna Tobin, Houzz Contributor
Opinions expressed by Houzz Contributors are their own.
Original article on Houzz.
Is your living room the social heart of your home? If not, it's time to transform it into a space where everyone wants to hang out. Think of the room as a stage and fill it with scenery that will instantly make your guests feel at home. Here's how to create a great social life, all from the comfort of your sofa.
Slot in lots of seating
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Make sure you have a variety of seating options in your living room that will work just as well for a few as for a crowd.
When it's just you, your family or your housemates, you can sprawl out on the sofas, but when you have guests around, you want to ensure everyone has a seat. That might mean having a couple of spare armchairs that can be called upon or, if space is tight, turning a footstool into a perch.
When extra seating is needed in this room, the two armchairs can be simply moved sideways and the window seat comes into play.
Create a feet-up mood
The most welcoming living rooms actually invite guests to put their feet up, be it on an upholstered pouffe, a chaise longue or an indoor lounger, as seen here. If you're worried about getting footprints on your furniture, ask your guests to remove their shoes, which will make them feel even more at home.
Discover footstools and ottomans to help you put your feet up
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Add an extra layer of cosiness
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Dress the sofas and chairs with plump cushions to add an additional layer of comfort. Drape a throw over an arm of the sofa, as seen here, so people can pull it around them on cooler evenings and choose a thick-pile rug or carpet that was made to dig your toes into.
Get a fire going
Sparking a fire in the hearth, or in a wood burner as shown here, is an instant conversation starter. It'll create a welcoming atmosphere and everybody will be keen to learn how to fan the flames. Guests will also come in closer to enjoy its warmth. If a real fire isn't an option there are some great electric wood burners on the market that look cosy and create a similar feel.
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Include perches for drinks
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If friends and family often descend on your home, it's probably because you're known not just for having a comfy living room, but for your excellent hospitality, too. So as well having a coffee table, make sure you have side tables at either end of the sofa for guests to rest their drinks and nibbles on. A nest of tables can also come in useful.
Weave in a cocktail cabinet
A permanent home bar might be going too far, but if you're entertaining, an impromptu cocktail bar will give your room that boutique-hotel honesty bar feel. Here, the sideboard is the perfect spot for a cocktail shaker and some drinks.
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Fit mood lighting
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The latest lighting technology can transform your living room at the flick of a switch, giving it the air of a romantic hideaway before transforming it into a sophisticated night club.
If you don't have the budget for high-tech lighting, a simple dimmer switch and targeted side lights can help to create your desired mood. Here, the floor spotlight will illuminate the coffee table as the sun sets, while the overhead pendant is dramatically reflected in the mantel mirror to throw a warm glow over everything.
Make it super comfy
If you want to encourage people to spend time in your living room, not only do you need extra seating, it also needs to be cosy and comfy. For extra snugness, opt for sofas in rich, tactile fabrics, such as velvet. If you flopped onto this sofa, you'd never want to leave.
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Cue the music
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Get the party going with a tune or two. Install the latest integrated sound system and choose music to suit the mood via your smartphone or tablet. In this room, sleek speakers have been discreetly fitted into the ceiling.
Find out how to stylishly integrate audiovisual gadgets into your home
Flow into the dining area
Having an open-plan living and dining area like this will create a hang-out mood, as the party will naturally spill back into the living area once everyone has eaten. When you're entertaining a crowd, it's natural for different clusters to emerge and an arrangement like this allows each group to find its own space.
Original image on Houzz : Paul Craig Photography
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Archive for October 2017
Everything you know about the Mercedes Benz parts
Mercedes is the most renowned and reputed brand in the world of the automotive industry. Well, the Mercedes Benz is functioning with the manufacturing of the safer, luxury, faster and even the efficient cars. Of course, the cars in this brand are also being used throughout the world. Since the Mercedes Benz cars are considered as the status symbol, most of the richest people show their interest in buying these kinds of the car. In certain cases, your Mercedes Benz may also need some accessories and parts to take care of its condition. At such cases, you should know about mercedes benz parts and its features.
Different parts of Mercedes Benz
Actually, Mercedes brand is functional and the accessories and parts are developed by the Original Equipment Manufacturers. Of course, the parts of the Mercedes Benz are so effective, durable, efficient and reliable. Moreover, these parts are provided in the different varieties in the market. Some of the most renowned parts of the Mercedes Benz are listed as follows.
- Spoiler
- Oil filter
- Fan blade
- Starter
- Belts
- Headlights
- Pump
- Brake discs
- Clutch
- Wheel and relay bearings
All these kinds of the accessories are now offered through the internet shops and anyone can simply make their purchase easily as they want. In fact, the Mercedes Benz can offer you the utmost comfort with the fantastic benefits like as follows.
- Better mileage
- Engine power
- Road safety
- Cleaner emissions
- Advanced navigation control
These are the most exciting benefits that you can attain when you have used the parts. Moreover, it can also ensure you to make the safe journey with luxurious features. Since today the internet mode of purchase becomes the famous, most of the people like to buy these things online. Well, buying the Mercedes benz parts through online does not put you take more effort, but you can simply make the purchase from the comfort of your home. Once you have found the right internet vendors for the parts of Mercedes, then you can make the order as you like.


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Ink Color
Real Thread's Standard Ink Color List
Whether or not you're the one designing, you may just want to save our in-house standard t-shirt ink colors pdf to your computer or share with a friend. It lists all 77 screen printing ink colors available at no extra charge.
We offer 77 standard screen printing ink colors which are available at no extra charge in both our water based and discharge inks! Save this PDF to your computer or send to your designer, so you can check here for the perfect color or something similar and save a few bucks.
With water based and discharge ink, the exact t-shirt ink colors are very dependent on the shirt itself and how well the shirt absorbs the ink. We will try and get very close though!
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Situation: Windows 8.1 won't install as expected
The Problem:
After all Windows Updates are applied to Windows 8 you would normally be able to get your free upgrade to Windows 8.1 from the App Store with no problems.
In this case when attempting to download Windows 8.1 it said "You need to use an account with administrator privileges to install windows 8.1"
The default user account is already an Administrator, so this wasn't the issue.
The Fix
– Go to Control Panel>All Control Panel Items> Windows Update
– At the bottom left side click on "Installed Updates"
– Find the update KB2871389 and uninstall it(you can also search using the box at the top right)
– Restart the computer
– Go back to checking Windows Updates to find the same update(KB2871389) and install it back into the computer
– Restart computer again
Attempt to get 8.1 from the App Store again


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Shoes – Every Woman's Plus Some Men's Best Friends
Everybody want to find a very good pair of shoes to wear, but in many cases we end up with something which hurts our feet. When you keep finding shoes that don't fit well, you will want good tips that report you the way to shop for shoe that suit. Please read on for excellent tips about choosing a shoe that is comfortable to wear.
When buying new athletic shoes, usually do not get them to do greater than anything they were intended to do. If you buy a walking shoe, will not play basketball within them. Athletic shoes are designed for specific sports to get a reason. They will give you additional support inside the areas that are required for that desired sport.
For your upcoming shoe purchase, will not go by what size you imagine you happen to be, but decide on the proper shoe with what fits. Our shoe size changes over time, even as you become older. If a shoe feels too tight, try the subsequent size up. Don't just assume that you have the right fit because the size is equivalent to your last purchase.
Would you understand about foot pronation? A shoe salesperson that does can help you choose a shoe to safeguard you if your foot pronates while walking. Pronation is caused from weak tendons and muscles around your ankle. Once your foot pronates, it allows your ankle to lean outward. This is one of the primary causes for ankle injuries.
Have a nice couple of neutral shoes within your closet. A great kind of black or brown shoes opt for most situations. In the event you keep a pair, you are sure to have something to wear with anything. Obtain a classic style in one of these simple two colors and you'll be covered.
A quality pair of shoes will probably be comfortable from the get go. If you're trying shoes on that have you feeling like they must be broken in first, it's probably a great idea to select something else. Your toes can hurt, and you could cause future problems when you need to interrupt shoes in prior to deciding to use them.
Although high heels are traditionally the sexiest shoes in the stores, be careful if you get them. They could actually hurt you if you do not know what you really are doing. The greater the heel, the harder they may be just to walk in. Ensure you can can easily walk within the sky-high heel shoes before you buy them.
Don't delude yourself into thinking a pair of uncomfortable shoes is going to be comfortable once you've worn them for some time. They must fit the first time you are trying them on. Uncomfortable footwear is unlikely to break in and stretch the way you would like them to. This could cause damage to the feet.
No matter how cute a set of shoes might be, usually do not purchase them when they usually do not fit. A lot of people feel that their shoes could eventually stretch to match their feet comfortable. In fact this usually fails to happen the sneakers will still be snug after many uses.
A good kind of booties or boots really can add spice to a drab outfit and make you look fantastic. They appear great using a short skirt or flowing skirt and will really highlight your legs. For those who have legs which can be a mile long, then you need to be wearing boots more often.
Being comfortable in shoes can be something that we all strive for, but discovering that perfect shoe often eludes us. Thankfully, the guidelines you simply read have given you excellent advice within your shoe shopping hunt. Stick to the information here to produce your next shoe shopping journey a pleasing one!


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SOURCE: Comprehensive Pharmacy Services
April 03, 2017 13:16 ET
PharmaSource Acquisition Expands Comprehensive Pharmacy Solutions' Capabilities
MEMPHIS, TN--(Marketwired - April 03, 2017) - Comprehensive Pharmacy Services (CPS), the nation's largest hospital pharmacy services provider, announced today the acquisition of PharmaSource, the pharmacy management division of Omnicare. The acquisition is a tactical step in CPS' long-term strategic plan to accelerate and sustain the company's growth into the next decade and beyond. The acquisition expands CPS' broad service set and capabilities including Pediatric hospital support and other areas, furthering CPS' position as the leader in pharmacy services nationwide.
Since 1993, PharmaSource has been a leading provider of pharmacy management services for Acute Care, Rehabilitation, LTAC, Behavioral, Pediatric, Surgical, Heart and Specialty hospitals in the country. The organization's pharmacy management solutions serve to enhance clinical services, improve patient care and control costs.
"We're excited to have PharmaSource join our team," said Don Nickleson, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for CPS. "PharmaSource fits well with our core business of providing resources to pharmacies, and bolsters several specialized areas of expertise that will allow us to grow our pharmacy services footprint more aggressively, including into the children's hospital space. With the PharmaSource acquisition, CPS is able to deliver dynamic results in financial and clinical performance to a broader scope of health system and hospital pharmacies."
The majority of PharmaSource employees including Scott Barham, RPh, Regional Director of Operations for PharmaSource will become part of the CPS Specialty Hospital Division.
"Anytime you bring in new people and new capabilities, it makes your company stronger," said Brian Beckett, PharmD, Division President for the Specialty Hospital Division of CPS. "PharmaSource is a great group of people, led by Scott Barham. They will fit well into CPS because both groups see ourselves as servant-leaders for our clients. By combining our resources, we'll be able to make a bigger impact for our clients in maximizing their pharmacy's financial, operational and clinical performance."
About Comprehensive Pharmacy Services
Founded 45 years ago, and employing over 2,000 pharmacy professionals, Comprehensive Pharmacy Services is the nation's oldest and largest provider of pharmacy support services to more than 500 hospitals and healthcare facilities pharmacies. CPS helps hospital pharmacists tackle complex problems such as medication reconciliation, hyper-inflated drug costs, standardization, operational effectiveness and efficiencies, centralized distribution, retail pharmacies, compliance, 340B programs and much more, leading to increased quality, reduced admissions and lower costs. For more information, visit http://www.cpspharm.com.
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Project Description
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An attractive grande sonnerie Dachluhr. The case, with the early feature of an opening hood door and lift out trunk door, has finely figured veneers with boxwood stringing. There is a triangular shaped mould between the hood section and the lift out door and a typical under curved base.
The dial is of milk glass with a nicely engine turned and gilded bezel. It has blued steel beetle and poker hands. The clock has a wood rod pendulum with brass bob.
The eight day weight driven grande sonnerie movement is of the usual fine quality. It strikes the hours and the quarters on two gongs mounted on the seatboard which is secured in the case via two wooden buttresses. The three brass weights are suspended from small unpierced pulleys, which is also an early feature.
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If you're one of the lucky bastards that owns a Suzuki Hayabusa, let's get one thing straight: I hate you! Now, let move on to more interesting stuff, shall we? Clearly, the Hayabusa is the least common bike; probably the reason why Roland Sands workshop decided to fiddle around with it in the first place. It's good news, nonetheless, since we get the chance to drool at a one-of-a-kind Suzuki.
So, let's find out if Roland Sands has all the needed creativity and resources to add a magic touch to the Suzuki Hayabusa. The bike received a Vance and Hines exhaust – to boost the power of the modded engine – and a Race Series K&N air filter. The Suzuki power was tuned up to – with ported heads and hotter cams – bringing the power up to a dangerous number of 240 HP.
Seemed only natural for the team to install a Track Dynamics stretched swing-arm, in order to allow the speed freaks to lay a heavy hand on the throttle. The suspensions were provided by Ohlins while the race-weight wheels were Performance Machine's responsibility.
The RSD Suzuki Hayabusa also features an MV Agusta tail light, a Hotbodies Dual Radius GP screen and Bitchin Seat Co. especially made seat – to match the rear cowl. Chris Wood from Airtrix was the artist behind the simple yet exquisite graphics idea. All in all, we can all agree that RSD has done a fine job with this bike, although it's not really a Harley.


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Wingnut Condemns New Yorker Cover, Continues to Whisper "Hussein"
So how disingenuous does one have to be to claim the moral high ground and scoff at a liberal leaning magazine for printing something that has been in his and the collective right's psyche for some time now?
The answer? Very.
Not only that, but Mr. Flip Flop himself can't make up his damned mind. First he posts that "I Condemn the Liberal Magazine New Yorker" (that's the title of the post), then he tells Tim via email:
Well, Tim, the New Yorker isn't a conservative magazine and quite frankly, I don't really give a damn what the New Yorker does…
I don't give a damn, but I write a separate post about it. Uhuh.
I condemn the shouting the New Yorker cover does by highlighting the smears against Obama, but I will continue to whisper Hussein every chance I get.
Good to know hypocrisy is still alive and well on the right! Good show, Captain Hurley! Good show!
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starfleet command listing dangerously to the right! hypocrite liars ahoy!
Come to think of it, I wonder if Matt's co-blogger is beside himself at his cursing. The horror!
now hurley's updated his post with complete nonsense. hilarity
Unless I am not keeping up on current events, "Hussein" is Obama's legal middle name… he owns it. And it's worse that having two middle names like a WASPy George Herbert Walker Bush, which the left used against him relentlessly. Man Up.
Caricature has a long history in politics, but saying Hussein isn't even caricature, it's just description.
Well dave, you must not be keeping up to well. Do me a favor and don't come here pretending the use of Barack HUSSEIN Obama is innocent. Just a way to make fun of him by using all three names just like they did to daddy bush. It will insult my intelligence and piss me off.
You know better. I know better. There is only one reason to use the middle name incessantly and that is to paint a picture in the minds of the sychophants similar to what the New Yorker did on it's cover today.
Caricature is fine. Dumbo ears, what have you. Smears, to a great degree recently due to the party you support, also have a history.
Constantly using the middle name Hussein is to paint a picture in the minds of voters that Obama is Mulsim. That he supports terrorism (hell even some of your wingnut buddies like Blumer just come out and SAY it with his 6 degrees of Barack Obama bullshit). That Barack is no different than that guy we hung in Iraq because he has the same name. The right have this talking point down and it is clear the intent.
Wise up.
And don't step to me here with that weak ass "it's just his middle name" bullshit because I'll call you on it and smack you for it.
hey dave, what's your middle name so we can insinuate you're a terrorist?
You really don't need to know his middle name to start making jokes about nixguy's name.
His last name is "Stacy".
Insinuate away.
Heh. Middle School was not good with having my last name being stacy and my middle name is worse. You'll have to trust me.
Look, if I was running for president and my first name was Adolph, or whatever, I would change it.
Going back to #6 if it's a smear to mention someone's middle name, then calling Bush senior by his middle names was also a smear, as those doing it weren't doing so to highlight Bush's middle class credentials!
I'm not going to make a point of it, but every once in a while one of us is going to call him Barack Hussein Obama, and I guess y'all will have to get used to being outraged.
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Nora Akawi
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Nora Akawi is an architect based between Amman and New York. As director of Studio-X Amman, she leads the conceptualization and implementation of public programs and research initiatives on architecture in the Arab region by curating (often in partnership with other researchers or institutions) conferences, workshops, publications, screenings, lectures, and other forms of collective cultural production.
Since 2014, she has been teaching a graduate history/theory and mapping course focused on borderlands, forced migration, and human rights at Columbia GSAPP. She also joined the Architecture & Urban Design faculty, where she teaches an urban design studio focused on water infrastructure and distribution inequality along the Jordan Valley.
She studied architecture at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem (B.Arch 2009). In 2011, she received her MS in Critical, Curatorial and Conceptual Practices in Architecture from Columbia GSAPP (MS.CCCP 2011), where she received the CCCP Thesis Award. Her thesis investigates the role of the archive in the formation of alternative political and spatial imaginaries in Palestine.
"Traversing Territories" in Kerb Journal of Landscape Architecture (forthcoming, Barcelona/Syndey: Actar, February 2017);
"Movement as Civil Disobedience: Migration and Solidarity on Lesvos Island" in Bauwelt: Exil Europa (Berlin, Vol 41, 2016);
Architecture and Representation: The Arab City (co-edited by Amale Andraos, Nora Akawi, and Caitlin Blanchfield, Columbia Books on Architecture and the City, 2016);
"Jerusalem: Dismantling Phantasmagorias, Constructing Imaginaries" in The Funambulist: Militarized Cities (edited by L. Lambert, 2015);
"Silencing Phantoms of Daily Life: Erasures and Pacification of Ruins in Palestine" in Volume 40: Architecture of Peace Reloaded (co-authored with Nina V. Kolowratnik, Archis, 2014)
"Mapping Intervals: Towards an Emancipatory Cartography" in The Funambulist Papers (edited by L. Lambert, Punctum Books, 2013).


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European Trivia
Top Ten Curious Facts About Serbia
Every 15th February, Serbia celebrates Statehood Day! The festivity commemorates the Serbian uprising of 1804, which would lead to recognition of Serbia's Statehood from the Ottoman Empire. Here are some ten curious facts you might not know about Serbia!
1 – Serbia has been topping the global raspberry export list for several years now, accounting for over 30% of the world's raspberries.
2 – Seventeen Roman emperors originally came from territories that are now part of modern Serbia – the highest number of Roman rulers born outside of the Italian peninsula. The most important and well-known of these emperors was Constantine the Great, who was born in present-day Niš, a city in the south of Serbia.
3 – The Serbian language uses both the Cyrillic and the Latin alphabet at the same time, which are respectively known as Azbuka and Abeceda. This grammatical occurrence is termed digraphia, and Serbian is the only European language to currently use this method of alphabet melding.
4 –During the first satellite broadcast signal from Europe to North America in 1963, a Serbian fresco by the name of White Angel was chosen as the message, symbolising peace and civilisation. This is a detail of one of the most famous frescoes in Serbian history, Myrrhbearers on Christ's Grave, which can be found in the Mileševa monastery. This same image was later sent to space in an attempt to establish contact with extraterrestrial life, with no success.
5 – The Belgrade Fortress, the core and the oldest section of the urban area of Belgrade, has been at the centre of over 100 battles for its control. The citadel has been destroyed and rebuilt over 40 times throughout the centuries. Much of what stands today is the product of 18th-century Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman reconstructions.
6 – Milunka Savić was a Serbian war heroine who fought in the Balkan Wars and in World War I. After her brother was called for mobilization, she chose to cut her hair and don men's clothes in order to join the army in his place. She managed to rise to the rank of corporal before the truth about her was discovered, and is thought to be the the most-decorated female combatant in the entire history of warfare.
7 – Serbia has great business relations with Japan, to the point where the two countries have donated millions to each other in times of need. Since 1999, Japan has given assistance for the value of more than 500 million euros to the Serbian population, mainly for the development of the private sector and environmental protection, as well as healthcare and education.
8 – Ever since 2013, Serbia has observer status in the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, the Russian counterpart to NATO.
9 – There is a tower made of skulls in Niš, Serbia. Skull Tower was constructed during the First Serbian Uprising, after Serbian rebels were attacked by the Ottomans on Čegar Hill, near Niš. Knowing that they would be impaled if captured, they detonated a powder magazine within the rebel entrenchment, killing themselves and the encroaching Ottoman soldiers. The Ottoman Vizier Hurshid Pasha ordered that a tower be made from the skulls of the perished rebels. The tower is 4.5 metres high, and originally contained 952 skulls embedded on four sides in 14 rows, although only 54 skulls remain today.
10 – Serbia is the world's second largest producer of plums, second only to China.


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CHICAGO (WLS) --Don't think just because the shopping is done and all the lists for books, laptops and clothes are finished, kids are ready to excel in school. How well they do in school is not just about being gifted, or having a great tutor.
Balanced nutrition is essential for proper growth and development in kids. That includes academic performance. Registered Dietician Pat Baird has some advice.
Start with the Basics: Eat a Better Breakfast!
- Breakfast has many advantages (sample meals shown)
- Good way to ensure overall nutrition: start with fiber, vitamins, minerals, etc.
- People lose weight more efficiently; maintain it better
- Studies show breakfast eaters have: sharper memory, better grades, higher attendance, even improved mood
Nature's Superfood: Fruits & Veggies:
- Over 75% of Americans don't eat the recommended amounts the of fruits & veggies say latest Dietary Guidelines; most fall short of whole grains too
- These foods provide vitamins, minerals and fiber for health and energy
- Give your health an extra boost with legumes - beans, peas, lentils
- They pair well with whole grains + are an excellent source of protein and iron
Power Up with Protein:
- Protein helps boost focus and concentration, strengthen the immune system and keep muscles strong
- Have smaller portions of "high-quality" protein (all the essential amino acids) and choose lean meat and seafood
- Be sure to include protein in snacks
- Seafood has the added benefit of omega-3 fatty acids
Get More Sleep:
- Research shows adequate sleep (7-9 hours for adults; 10-12 for kids!) is essential to better health
- Lack of sleep contributes to weight gain, absenteeism, lack of focus, etc.
- Set a routine for the family
- Monitor electronics; kids: no texting under the covers!


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Pets require extra amount of nutritional feeds when they are growing, lactating, pregnant or nursing. Even the weak and debilitated animals require high amount of nutrition for faster recovery and strength. Animalac Plus is an ideal solution for dogs and cats. With a balanced blend of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals proteins, fats, carbohydrates and amino acids, this supplement meets the nutritional needs.
Troy Animalac Plus supplement:
Animalac Plus is a unique formulation that fulfills vital nutritional requirements of puppies, kittens, lactating and incapacitated animals. This composition provides absolute well-being of the canines and felines. An addendum diet for bitches and queens, Animalac Plus supplies essential nutrients to these animals at the most crucial period that is during gestation and nursing. It is also the best milk substitute for orphan puppies and kittens.
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LG 5.8 Cu. Ft. Top-Load Washer - Graphite Steel
Delivery and pick-up details
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Delivery Includes:
- Delivery and placement in your home. Learn more about our delivery process.
- Basic assembly of your item (except items marked "Customer Assembly Required").
- Disposal of packing material for most items.
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- Free shipping to almost any store of your choice (selected in checkout).
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- We offer professionally licensed installation and assembly services at competitive prices in many communities in Canada. Call 1-888-933-8786 to check if these services are available in your area.
Item Code: WT1801HV
Model: WT1801HVA
Dimensions: Width: 27'' Height: 40.16'' Depth: 28.38''
Model: WT1801HVA
Dimensions: Width: 27'' Height: 40.16'' Depth: 28.38''
Product OverviewGet the help you need to tackle your toughest laundry challenges from this technologically-advanced washer from LG. Its mega capacity easily accommodates bulky items, while its TurboWash™ technology reduces cycle time by 20 minutes. For the environmentally conscious, this washing machine features ColdWash™ technology for a powerful clean with cold-water savings, as well as an ENERGY STAR® designation. Aside from giving your laundry the best possible clean, this washer combines up to six different wash motions for exceptional fabric care.
Key Features:
- 6-Motion™ Technology
- Mega Capacity
- ColdWash Technology
- NFC (Near Field Communication) Tag-On Technology
- Ten Year Direct Drive Motor Warranty
- Energy Star Qualified
This washer has all the right moves. Each cycle combines up to six different wash motions to provide a revolutionary cleaning experience and ultimate fabric care.
Mega Capacity
Save time on laundry day thanks to this washer and its large capacity of 5.8 cu. ft. Easily accommodate heaping piles of jeans, mountains of towels, a king-sized comforter and more.
ColdWash Technology
Using the cold cycle on your washer doesn't mean you have to compromise on how clean your clothes are. ColdWash technology uses cold water and enhanced washing motions to penetrate deep into fabrics, giving you cold-water savings with warm-water performance.
NFC Tag-On Technology
What if you could customize your washer with only the cycles you want? LG's NFC tag-on technology lets you download new cycles directly from your smartphone. Simply download the app, select your new cycle and touch, or "tag," your mobile to the LG appliance to download your selection. From one-touch cycle options that help you choose the right setting to instant solutions to your troubleshooting questions, LG puts smarter, simpler laundry in the palm of your hand.
Ten Year Direct Drive Motor Warranty
Rest assured that your washer will last through countless loads of laundry. The motor in this washer uses fewer moving parts to operate more efficiently, making it easy for LG to confidently back it with a 10-year warranty.
Energy Star Qualified
Do the environment a favour by simply washing your clothes. This washer is Energy Star qualified, meaning it will help reduce your energy bills and your environmental footprint.
Detailed Specifications
- Total Capacity: 5.8 cu. ft.
- Convenience Features: Auto Suds Removal, Child Lock, Easy-Loading TilTub™, End-Of-Cycle Signal, Forced Drain System, Internal Water Heater, Leveling Legs (4 Adjustable), Load Sense, LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation, NFC Tag On, SmartDiagnosis™
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My crochet hooks have been on "a summer vacation" during the last weeks. I sit a lot when working so sewing projects which include more movement and standing in front of the iron board just feel better than sitting down with a crochet hook and yarn. Therefore here you see a new bento bag I made of linen to store bread, a new market bag of two old napkins and wide linen handles which seem to be a very comfortable solution for the shoulder (four layers of thin linen made of an old sheet). I have also done some updates on the home décor with new/old white linen curtains I added to this "sidetable or something" to hide the clutter behind it.
I also made a lovely short trip to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland when I had a break from work earlier this week and got to visit a few exhibitions at Korundi and Arktikum. Of course some new yummy yarn below found its way home as well from craft stores Taito Lappi (yarn Grosso from Borgo de´Pazzi) and Vallaton Villa (yarn Llama silk from Järbo garn). I like to buy yarn whenever traveling, since it of course adds to the story of the piece made of the fiber. I stayed at Café Hostel Koti, a new and very friendly place decorated in simple and modern Scandinavian style and always happy to support new local entrepreneurs. Taito Lappi is situated just next door, so pretty much a crafters heaven to stay in. Had some lovely chats about craft, life and got to brush up my skills in Norwegian and even got an update on current affairs in Norway. Noticed how I miss a stronger Nordic connection which I had before, pretty much just watch/listen to Norwegian and Danish TV to keep track on the languages and teach Swedish. Have to figure this out and do at least some traveling if nothing else.
These kind of small things, adding homemade beauty to everyday life, bring a lot of joy to me. Linen as a material is very relaxing to work with and live with and just touching it makes me instantly grounded. Another thing that brings a smile on my face every day are small changes I have made in shopping groceries to make cooking and eating a more nourishing and plastic free experience. I made a couple of bento bags for veggies and fruits last summer and they are still going strong and bought a market basket as well last fall. I don't know but somehow these tiny changes bring more gratitude towards the ingredients when shopping and cooking. Perhaps I could quote here William Morris who said that: "The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life". And let us also quote another old gentleman, Henry David Thoreau: "To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of the arts". Perhaps some aspects to keep on mind, little things matter. It is these things I go around wondering and pondering with, what is the art of living and gentle living and how to make the everyday life a bit more gentle, softer, beautiful and joyful for me and others. I believe very strongly that beauty restores soul and it makes us feel happier and can perhaps even make us act better, be softer and more gentle towards others if we stay and get to work/live in a beautiful environment.
With these tiny changes I somehow also find it easier to make better choices in the local supermarket. Or is it perhaps that like many others, I am also learning how to use more and different kind of vegetables and slowly but steadily finding a new creative outlet in cooking. There is a more serious reason for this enthusiasm though, I have been having low energy levels and issues with digestion during the last couple of years, the fatigue coming partly from work because of the air inside in many public buildings like schools is not very healthy (a big topic and trouble in Finland). Now it also seems at least according the blood tests that I'll be on a gluten-free diet for the rest of my life. I'll get to know more of that next week, but at this point I am very chill about that. Just eager to get the body healing and also get to learn to make some sweet treats new way :-), but otherwise it is not a big change. And what comes has to be accepted and try to make the best out of it. And aren't we people very wisely designed, the body deteriorates with age, but mind and heart just keep getting stronger. There is a balance all the time.
And when it comes to trying to reduce plastics, so many things are wrapped in it and it is difficult to avoid, but at least part of it is avoidable. And when coming home, there is the question of storing the food without plastics. I have been using for example Bee's wraps for a year and have been very happy with them. Wraps smell really relaxing and now seem to be easier to find in Finland than a year ago. There is a lovely blog post + comments related to this theme on the blog Reading her Tea Leaves.
And then just a little evening craft project. These beauties are not yet in the season of course, but had to try and share this lovely idea of a candle holder from a book called The Art of Living with Nature by Willow Crossley.
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December 16, 2016
For the sixth consecutive year, a crowd of giddy children bounced around the Blinn College-Bryan Campus Student Center trying their hand at holiday-themed games, arts and crafts and braving pictures with Santa.
Since 2011, Blinn instructors and students have partnered with Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), a program of Easter Seals East Texas, to host a Christmas party for children with disabilities or developmental delays and their families. ECI serves infants and toddlers, birth through age 3, and provides support to families to help their children reach their potential through personalized developmental services.
After enjoying pizza and cookies, 2-year-old Roberto Tovar and 6-year-old Brandon Cruz ventured over to Saint Nick for a picture. While Brandon Cruz stood proudly next to Santa and smiled for the camera, his brother Roberto squirmed from the big man's grasp and headed to the next activity.
"Roberto is not a fan of Santa Claus right now, because he still young," said Guiuliana Tovar, Roberto and Brandon's mother. "He is a part of ECI, and they invited our whole family to this party. This is the first time we've been here, and it has been a lot of fun. Everything is so beautiful."
More than 120 children scurried from table to table, making snowmen out of socks, fabric Christmas trees, ornaments out of cups and stickers and other Christmas-themed crafts with the help of 70 Child Development Program students.
"We get as much out of this party as the children do, if not more," said Amy Jones, Child Development Program Coordinator. "Most of these students will be working with children and their families in various settings, and the ECI Christmas Party allows them to apply concepts they've learned in the classroom."
Students from Blinn's Child Development and education classes, Blinn faculty and staff, and Brazos Valley community members donated books and stuffed animals for the children.
"This collaboration has been just amazing for both ECI and Blinn College," said Amy Tutoki, ECI Director. "Not only does it give students experience working with children with disabilities or developmental delays, it gives families the opportunity to relax and have a good time."
Registration is currently open for Blinn's Spring semester. Registration for the 16-week and first eight-week Spring courses is available through Jan. 16, with classes beginning Jan. 17. For enrollment information and to learn about financial aid opportunities, visit: www.blinn.edu.


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Happen to catch last nights Glee titled "On My Way"? Tears were welling in my eyes for practically the entire episode. How could they put things like this in a television show for young adults and teenagers? Hmmm? Well, THANK GOD they did.
In 2011, a study involving around 32,000 students found that 20 percent of gay, lesbian and bisexual teens had made an attempt to kill themselves vs 4 percent straight kids. In some low-scoring countries, there were 1,584 suicide attempts – 304 of those being HOMOSEXUAL TEENAGERS.
Why is it important to be made aware of this? I mean, there's the obvious we don't need anymore dying youth, but most importantly, we need to stop bullying against homosexuality. First and foremost, I need to know why the HELL anyone cares so much about another person's freaking sexual preference!!! Is it your business if Andrew loves Paul or Emily loves Anna or even if Andrew loves Emily? NO. We don't care if you're straight, so why should we care if you're gay?
In last night's Glee, after a classmate saw him with Kurt on Valentine's Day, Karofsky found his football locker covered in spray paint reading the degrading and painful word "FAG." People had wrote mean things about him on Facebook telling him to go back in the closet. This lead him to hang himself and ALMOST DIE. Then, people posted things like "better luck next time, faggot." THIS IS REAL LIFE, PEOPLE. Glee is not making this up as a sick joke - it happens and it needs to stop.
Unlike Karofsky, who fortunately survived his attempt, kids successfully kill themselves over threatening social media comments or verbal prejudices. For example, the Rutgers University student who jumped off of a bridge after cohorts recorded and posted a video of him having sex with another male.
PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING: Mind your own damn business, people!!!!!!
Glee Club director Mr. Will Schuester asks the kids to think about what they would miss out on if they committed suicide. Santana says, "I can't wait for my abuela to love me again," Brittany says of her cat, "I want to see Lord Tubbington kick his ecstasy addiction," Quinn says she can't wait to graduate in the top ten of her Yale class, Rachel wants to be friends with the Glee kids for the rest of their lives, and Blaine says, "I can't wait to see equality for gay and lesbians."
What would you miss out on if you were to commit suicide today? My guess is a lot. Someone homosexual has the same goals and dreams as you. Do NOT take that away from them with your hurtful comments. They wouldn't do it to you.
As for the last second of the episode, that is a hooooooooooole other blog post.


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Container carrier CMA CGM will launch a new direct service later this month linking the Black Sea to Algeria and Morocco, in line with the carrier's strategy of developing short sea lines in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
The new Black Sea Med Express Service, scheduled to start on 21 August, will connect the major countries around the Black Sea, such as Turkey, Romania and Ukraine, to Algeria and Morocco in North Africa.
The French carrier said this will be its first service that will offer a weekly connection between the main ports of the Black Sea and Aegean Sea with the North of Morocco (Tangier and Casablanca) and Algeria (Annaba) so as to support trade activities between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea with feeder services.
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When Robi the Robot by DeAgostini was launched, my son took a liking to him immediately. Well, I guess, most people did, judging by the crowd at the roadshow. What I liked about it was that it was the first robot I saw that had artificial intelligence. It could move, sing, dance, respond to over 250 voice commands as well as act as an infrared TV remote control.
Yes, definitely a cool toy to have except that it isn't sold over the counter. You would have to assemble it from parts that are collected over 70 magazine issues sent over 70 weeks. And even if that doesn't deter you, the price of over $2000 might. So, knowing that it may not be in my Christmas list in the near future, I did some research and was delighted to find out that there are more affordable toy robots in the market.
What I would like in the toy robot, besides being loads of fun, is for it to be educational too. And I believe I have found some toy robots that offer educational fun as well as being affordable at less than $50.
4M Tin Can Robot
The first on the list is the cheapest at $10.25, known as the 4M Tin Can Robot. With this fun robotics kit, you can cultivate your child's creativity and imagination. All you need is to get an empty tin can or bottle to complete this toy robot … and of course, lots of imagination. The supplied parts and detailed easy-to-follow instructions allow kids (and adults) to build a fun motorized robot.
- Children can assemble a fun robot or mechanical monster that they will be proud of
- Children can learn about mechanical principles
- Children can learn about recycling
What I like about this is that besides introducing robotics to my child, he is also learning the value of recycling. In fact, this is similar to getting a Robi, in the sense that I get to build a functional robot with my son. You can get this easy and affordable yet fun 4M Tin Can Robot here.
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Robo Explorer 31062 Robot Toy
The next toy robot on the list is by a brand we all know and love — LEGO! My son loves to play with his Lego Classic set and has many, many times asks me to create robots with the Lego bricks. Therefore, the Robo Explorer would be a perfect present for kids who love Lego and robots. Besides being amazingly affordable for less than $18, you not only get 1 but 3 'robots' in total (though, with some imagination, you can create hundreds of designs). The 3 'robots' consists of the main robot Robo Explorer, a smaller robot dog and a robot bird.
The robots are interesting as they have movable body parts. You can shake 'paws' with the robot dog. After playing with it, it can then zoom off on its jet pack. Using the Lego light brick, you can even light up the jet pack. You can flap the wings of the robot bird as well as watch its eyes light up. The heads are attached to a ball joint so they can be rotated. Robo Explorer is the main robot and uses all the Lego brick. It features bright-green eyes, working tracks, rotating body and head, a claw-like arm for picking up things and a searchlight arm that lights up. The Robo Explorer stands over 4" (11cm) tall, the robot dog stands over 2" (7cm) tall and the robot bird stands over 3" (8cm) tall.
While I know playing and creating with these Lego designs would be loads of fun, care should be taken as there are many small parts. Adult supervision may be necessary. Recommended age by manufacturer is from 7 to 12 years old. The Lego Robo Explorer can be purchased here.
Tenergy Odev Geo STEM DIY Building Toy 2-in-1 Salt Water or Solar Powered Robot Car Kit
I really like experimenting with DIY kits because they 'teach' creativity and improve motor skills. For less than $20, I found a DIY robot car that is powered by salt water or the sun known as the Geo Robot. The Geo Robot is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) educational DIY robot kit that teaches young children about alternative energy sources.
Powered by renewable energy like salt water or direct sunlight means playing with the Geo Robot is safe and non toxic. According to the description, kids will learn how to use these alternative green energy sources to power up Geo and see the robot zip away from their fingertips. Educational fun facts are also included in the instruction manual.
Geo Robot is only 80 x 56 x 58mm and weighs 45g. Please note that either salt water or solar powered robot can be built at a time. If your child opts to use salt water, then magnesium oxide residue will be found on the metal plates. Although safe to handle, care should be taken not to get it in the eyes or mouth. Therefore, the recommended age for this toy is from 8 years old.
T-rex Dinosaur 3D Puzzle Walking Wooden Robot Toy
The next toy robot on my list is unique in the sense that it is nothing like a robot … but it is. It is a combination of things that most boys would love: dinosaur, robot, puzzles. Although the recommended age is 6 years and above, assembling it may require adult help. Having said that, assembling this T-rex Dinosaur 3D Puzzle Robot is a great and fun activity for the whole family.
What's amazing about this 3D puzzle dinosaur is that is walks … and roars! It is sound activated so all you have to do is make some noise and watch this dino come to life. Clap your hands, laugh or shout at it to see it move (and roar) just like a real T-rex. The wood to make the puzzle is safe, non-toxic and of the highest quality by Wowood Toys. The company only uses top quality imported real wood that is environmental and eco-friendly.
The T-rex Dinosaur 3D Puzzle Walking Robot is definitely a great Christmas gift as not only does it encourage laughter, it brings along great entertainment. It is on flash sale now for $29.80.
Thinkgizmos Robo Shooter
The final toy robot in this list reminds me of Robocop. In fact, it sounds like it too. Robo Shooter by Thinkgizmos is only $35 which is reasonable for a remote control robot that comes with a lot of cool features.
As its name suggests, this robot shoots soft foam discs (think mini Frisbee) from its chest. It can also talk, dance and walk (more like gliding) in all directions. It is also programmable so it can move and fire on its own. Do note that this RC robot requires 6AA batteries that are not included with the purchase.
While this robot is not educational per se, it does provide a lot of fun for children. Children can entertain themselves by learning to program the robot too.
Robo Shooter can be purchased here.


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I have been diagnosed with high functioning autism and savant abilities by my neurologist, Michael Hoffmann, M.D., University of South Florida. To see Autism diagnosis, go to Documents link.
I dedicate this website to my late mother, who obtained teaching credential, studying special education in the doctoral programs at Michigan State University, and devoting her time to creating one of the earliest personalized autism interventions of the 1960s in support of my lifelong dreams. This was my amazing mother (bottom row, third from left) during her doctoral studies in special education circa 1967-1968 on assignment at OMERAD, the Office of Medical Education Research & Development, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine.
Among my mother's early autism interventions for me, were her program of curtailing my access to watch television and movies while enhancing my visuospatial-oriented hyperlexic reading of every article or text I could get my hands on. Although I was reading the Scientific Americans left in our bathroom from cover-to-cover by age 5, my husband will tell people how little I still know about American television icons and movie stars. I loved to repeatedly line up my plastic Breyer horses in a certain ways as a child when I played, even building lined up "stalls" out of books in our living room, with dixie cup "water buckets," handfuls of mowed grass "hay," and Kandy Korn kernals for the "grain."
When I was age 11, after becoming too scientifically involved with the chemistry set my mother got me by making rocket fuel with it to launch my model rockets, my mother decided to find another activity I might enjoy by providing me with some simple tempera paints, from which the beginnings of my savant autism art abilities sprang forth beginning with creation of my painting "Budgerigars," tempera, circa 1967.
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A Cook County Circuit Court judge said today that he will rule March 29 whether to dismiss a lawsuit that has halted the Illinois abortion notification law.
The 1995 law, which has been delayed in court and never enforced, would require doctors to notify a parent or guardian when a girl 17 or younger seeks an abortion.
In November, the Illinois medical disciplinary board decided the state could begin enforcing the law. Hours later, Judge Daniel Riley granted a temporary restraining order sought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. The state later filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.


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Working with Hawaii-based greenteaHAWAII distributor Dale F. of Fit Tea Hawaii was a great creative project to take on. His needs were simple as far as functionality went, but getting to sink my teeth into the Hawaii-centric photography, colors and illustrations made this project a challenge — a welcomed one! In terms of branding, I stuck close to the overall branding of greenteaHAWAII's main website, while injecting a bit of unique personality to differentiate Dale's sales branch. I chose a typeface that had a similar feel to the "mother site" with a hip and bright twist, using pinks, greens, yellows and more to breathe new life into the branding. I especially loved designing the individual tea artwork, incorporating vintage illustration vector art into the mix.
Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with the way this site turned out. In addition to the design of the site, Dale needed help setting up his MoonClerk account to use for his Loyalty Box Program. I set up the form for him and subsequently integrated it into his site in order for the user to sign up for the Loyalty Program without ever leaving his website.
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Danish/American progressive melodic metal band Pyramaze approached me to tackle their website redesign in preparation for their new album release. With their previous site as a guide and their new album artwork in hand, I made quick work of Pyramaze's new site. Having been together for nearly 15 years, the band has seen it's fair share of social media change during it's tenure. On this project I was able to make suggestions to their label as to what social media channels they should shift their focus to. We moved away from sporting their MySpace page and created a brand new Instagram account, which I pre-populated with a dozen posts to fill out that section on their site.
Overall, designing this site was incredibly meaningful for me because I am a huge Pyramaze fan! There's nothing more rewarding than successfully doing work for an artist or group of artists you admire and are inspired by. I think I speak for the rest of the fans as well as myself when I say we can't wait to hear the new album!
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My project with Uptown Woodworks is a story of two awesome dudes who started a business together, found success selling their products on Etsy, and wanted to take the next step to selling through their own website. This project gives me major local pride for living in such an amazing area and getting to work with such amazing business owners and craftsmen.
Owners Garrett and Harrison were a dream to work with, and ultimately the perfect team! Garrett, the engineer and main builder of the two, and Harrison, the marketing aficionado, created the perfect triad of teamwork to tackle this challenging site. Some of the biggest hurdles to clear with this project were putting their best selling products front and center — their Minnesota-centric pieces. Additionally, making sure their shop functioned properly with all the specifications a client can make on a project as well as shipping the larger pieces.
In the end, the three of us worked amazingly well together and the finished product is a total winner. The guys are doing great as they transition to moving off of Etsy and functioning 100% from their new website.
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Getting to work with Jeff Brown on his company website for BrownKnows Design was such a killer opportunity! Dating back to my days as Marketing Specialist at The Duluth Playhouse, Jeff and I were coworkers when he served as Production Manager. This project was particularly fun for me because I worked with the photography of his designs extensively during my time at the Playhouse.
The biggest challenge with Jeff's site was finding the right layout to showcase his huge portfolio. After going through several different ideas, we landed on the design you see here, complete with full screen headers and parallax scrolling images to even further highlight the beauty of his intricate design work. My favorite part of his site is the insane amount of testimonials he has. I too can attest to him being a joy to work with, so it was really rewarding to give him the online presence his work deserves.
Work really does feel like play when you get to work in an industry you love! As an avid movie lover from a very young age, working with the Woodbury 10 Theatre is a dream come true. A weekly client of mine, the Woodbury 10 and I strategize on a weekly basis to promote their new releases, weekly specials, ongoing events, and movie news. We share exciting new movie posters, movie trailers, behind-the-scenes videos, and tons of original content to boot! And integrating social trends like Instagram's newer feature, Instagram Story, keeps me on my toes constantly. We even rotate out Facebook cover photos and Twitter headers on a weekly basis to reflect the new releases that week. So much fun!
Services offered to the Woodbury 10 include weekly strategizing, custom creative design, content sourcing, scheduling posts, analyzing social results, and reputation management across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Need someone to manage your social media efforts? Check out my services page for more details!
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Designing the website for Dena's Dance Company (DDC) was a wonderful experience. Having danced from a young age myself, this was 100% a passion project for me.
Aside from the design of the site itself, several key factors needed to be integrated to meet DDC's virtual goals. First and foremost, the site needed to act as a hub for dancers and their parents. In each age group's respective page, one can download music, view their uniforms for that season, access their schedule, and pay tuition. I also worked very closely with DDC to craft all of the copy throughout the site. Having designed the logo for DDC as well, I had total creative control over the color palette, fonts, and overall layout of the site also. Coming soon will be the addition of a company store to purchase DDC merchandise!
Verge Management, a Dutch musician and tour management group, approached Mallory Jacobson LLC for custom social media design and video production work. Thus far, we've collaborated on the announcement posts for guitarist Simone Van Straten and keyboardist Jonah Weingarten, as well as a video announcement to share the signing of metal duo Sentinels. Being a huge metal fan, this ongoing relationship with Verge Management is tons of fun and I can't wait to see what happens next!
Mallory Jacobson LLC's continued working relationship with yoga instructor Sarah Lessor has been a total pleasure. Combining my own personal passion for yoga with my professional passions as a designer is so much fun! Sarah's artistic vision for her branding and my creative designs continue to draw students through social media to her workshops. I look forward to the next workshop she throws my way!
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Designing Innovative Urgent Care & Family Clinic's website with Nurse Practitioner John Schanen was such an enjoyable experience! I had so much fun breaking into a new industry with my design work, as well as tapping into the medical industry — which is close to my heart since both my parents worked as medical professionals before retiring.
The unique combination of using nothing but stock photography throughout the site, while still striving to maintain a welcoming environment was an awesome challenge. It was also extremely rewarding helping John integrate all the third party software he uses for scheduling, TeleHealth services, and his membership program. I also designed custom graphics throughout the site for both functional and aesthetic purposes. We were even able to effectively integrate a blog into his site so he can directly communicate with his patients about changes in the health industry that affect him and his practice.
I hope that this site leads to more projects in the realm of professional services or the medical industry, because I had a blast working on this website!
View website: www.jonahweingarten.com
A signed keyboardist and composer in the progressive metal scene, Jonah Weingarten approached me to design him a personal website to better promote himself as a session musician. It was a blast working with the high quality photography he provided, as well as finding the perfect ways to highlight his strengths and immense talent.
In conjunction with designing his website, he also needed a new logo designed that represented him as a professional musician. I had a lot of fun finding the right typeface to accent his metal background, but that was also modern and reflected his professionalism.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Power metal band Avant Guardian contacted me prior to the yearly metal festival ProgPower USA to design a print ad for them. Being featured in the yearly sampler CD that ProgPower puts out, the band also scored a print ad in their booklet. My contact, bass player Luis, provided me with all the pieces I needed to make the ad (album artwork, band photo, quotes) and some examples of ads he liked for various reasons. I made the creative choice to take their band photo and completely cut out the background so the guys stood out more against the white background. And having an ad on a white background definitely made it stand apart from other ads with black backgrounds — the go-to for most metal advertisements in this booklet. Both parties were very satisfied with the final product.
You can check out Avant Guardian's music on Spotify and find them on Facebook!
With a new expansion coming up, Cottage Grove Carbone's hired me to produce a myriad of marketing materials. One of which was to do a branding overhaul — new logo and new marketing collateral.
The goal with their overall re-brand was to not only continue serving the needs of their current customers, but to expand their reach to more Cottage Grove residence, catering clients, craft beer aficionados, and generally a younger audience. They also wanted to be directly recognized for more than just Carbone's flagship pizza, but for their wonderful original cuisine and upcoming craft beer focus.
Keeping this direction in mind, I chose modern, thin fonts to catch the attention of a more "hipster" audience, while also incorporating a rich and relevant color palette. Finding clever ways to work in the knife and fork artwork was a blast! Deciding on a "new" name was a challenge, but in the end "Carbone's Kitchen & Pub" really summed up what their intentions are with their new upcoming adventures!
Work really does feel like play when you get to work in an industry you love! As an avid movie lover from a very young age, working with the St. Michael Cinema is a dream come true. A weekly client of mine, the St. Michael Cinema and I strategize on a weekly basis to promote their new releases, weekly specials, ongoing events, and movie news. We share movie trailers, behind-the-scenes videos, and tons of original content to boot! And integrating social trends like Instagram's newer feature, Instagram Story, keeps me on my toes constantly. We even rotate out Facebook cover photos and Twitter headers on a weekly basis to reflect the new releases that week. So much fun!
Taking on St. Michael Cinema has been an awesome opportunity. With their Facebook following being over 11k, this information gets in front of a lot of eyes and it's been extrememly beneficial for their brand to have consistent, on-brand posting week to week.
Services offered to the St. Michael Cinema include weekly strategizing, custom creative design, content sourcing, scheduling posts, analyzing social results, and reputation management across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Need someone to manage your social media efforts? Check out my services page for more details!
These videos were so much fun to edit! It had been ages since I had dusted off my video editing skills, so this project was a blast to work on. These videos are part of Regency's ongoing "Quick Looks" where they provide step-by-step hair, nail, and makeup tutorials. Until having myself on staff, they didn't have the capacity to turn them into video content.
The footage was all shot on an iPad in one static shot. It was my job to cut apart the footage, resize it, crop it, speed it up, and make it fun for use across their many social channels. Editing was done on Adobe Premiere.
View full videos here:
Sugar Skull Tutorial
Stacked Ponytail Tutorial
Sunflower Nails Tutorial
View website: www.wearesentinels.com
I was approached by co-founder of the metal band Sentinels, Jonah Weingarten, to design their logo and website. They had a very clear brand in mind, which makes for a very goal oriented style of project — my favorite! This project was a blast to work on also because they are delving into a genre that is unexplored in the metal world: sweeping motion picture style orchestral arrangements, modern classical piano, thunderous percussions, with dynamic and powerful metal-style vocals. Metal's first "lounge act," if you will.
For the logo design, they wanted something modern, strong, and sophisticated. Not a lot of flourish. And they also wanted to incorporate the symbol you see, which is part of one of the member's tattoo sleeve. I opted for a bold, yet thinner serif typeface to communicate the duo's strength and steadfast vibe. The artwork from Jonah's tattoo was provided to me in jpg format, so I converted it to outlines and cleaned up a few areas in Photoshop. Emulating the billing style of a movie poster, I added their names above "Sentinels."
Jonah had a specific vision in mind for the style of imagery they wanted used throughout the site, on their album artwork, and on promotional imagery. Sweeping landscapes in black in white, preferably incorporating snow somehow are what he had in mind. I swept my photo resources to find the imagery you see used, rounding out their brand nicely. I went for a sparse, minimalistic feel throughout the site that blends nicely with the band's sound.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
A weekly ongoing client of Mallory Jacobson LLC, Cottage Grove Carobone's Kitchen & Pub has a very busy social life! With constant deals and events to promote, social media is a key part of their marketing strategy. On a weekly basis, the owner of the establishment communicates to Mallory Jacobson LLC what key concepts to hit, and I whip up the social strategy, complete with custom creative, from there. Additional services rendered include scheduling posts, tracking analytics, and providing stellar customer service via reputation management across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I also make sure that there is brand consistency across all platforms and creative.
Need someone to manage your social media efforts? Check out my services page for more details!
View website: www.edelsteincharles.com
The best part of my job is creating marketing tools for gifted artists, and that is what I got to do with the Edelstein Photography site. Photographer Charlie Edelstein and I worked together to craft a minimalistic and eye-catching design that let his photos speak for themselves. Specializing in senior portraits and landscapes, Charlie's site is not lacking in the wonderful content department! It was making sure that his branding matched the professionalism of his photos that was the challenge.
I opted for a sophisticated and darker toned color palette, in conjunction with utilizing a simplistic and communicative logo design pulled from a set of pre-designed logo templates. The finished product oozes Charlie's artistic vision and even sports an in-site third party scheduling function so the user can book his or her own photoshoot. Tying in his vibrant Instagram feed as an extra personal touch, the entire product couldn't have come together better.
It was a joy to design Charlie's site and I can't for the Twin Cities to see his work!
Keeping up on social trends is important in any industry, and Grateful Yoga in Montpelier, Vermont definitely has their finger on the pulse of their audience. I was contracted to design this social media post and corresponding calendar for their #febrYOUary2017 yoga challenge. Technically, creating these pieces was complicated! I was provided with all the images and what day of the month each photo needed to be featured within the calendar. A lot of photo re-touching and re-sizing took place! The end result was vehemently praised by the studio and they had an amazing response on Instagram from their followers. It's a special treat when the work I do see's such a wonderful reception!
Progressive power metal band Hidden Meanings contacted me to redesign their band's logo. After going through the research imagery they provided me with and determining some key factors about the artistic direction, I came up with this design.
It was important to them that the logo be clean and easy to read, so I stuck with a more modern gothic font, synonymous with some of the newer logo design seen with current metal bands featuring thinner, simpler lines. They were also interested in having the logo be ornamental and elegant, so I incorporated some additional graphic elements into the chosen typography.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Surprise, surprise — I design my own business cards. I've been through a couple of different designs, all within my brand guidelines, but what you see here are my most recent business card designs. I am completely in love with Moo's Printfinity feature because it allows me to showcase pieces of my portfolio on the backs of my cards. Not pictured is the awesome spot gloss feature over my logo, which has added a really nice flair to the otherwise simple front design.
View website: www.cgcarbones.com
Cottage Grove Carbone's Kitchen & Pub needed a website designed to showcase their new branding and their location's expansion. Being part of the Midwestern chain of Carbone's Pizzeria's, the Cottage Grove location wanted to set themselves apart from their competitors and really highlight their full menu and their at-home cooking. I focused on creating an Italian-themed color palette with matching photography to push their image away from that of simply a pizzeria.
It was also important that users be able to request event space or catering services via the website to better streamline those request processes. I integrated in-site request forms as well as featured the entire catering menu directly on the site. Working as a continuous Marketing Specialist for this restaurant, I look forward to maintaining and upkeeping this site over time!
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
During my time as a Social Media Specialist at Regency Beauty Institute HQ, I was fully immersed in designing for and executing social strategy. I designed creative for Facebook posts and ads, Pinterest grids, Instagram posts and ads, and YouTube assets. Our social strategy not only involved having rich and relevant content to share with our followers, but it greatly revolved around responding to our audience on social platforms. Through the use of several different social media management tools, we responded to our fans and follower's every question 24/7.
It was also during my time at Regency that I fully delved into the world of Facebook advertising. I learned the in's and out's of targeting your ads for greater impact and the highest reach possible.
I was approached by Malacoda to design a female band tee. To be a companion piece to the male tee design which features a skeleton, I wanted to incorporate the skeleton element while also tying in a feminine element. Being a dark melodic metal band based in horror concepts and imagery, something sinister was a must. When I came across vintage-styled anatomy illustrations, my inspiration struck. Combining a dainty skeleton with the bottom half of an octopus with spider leg shoulder decor, this creature came out perfectly!
This is a weekly project I manned for about a year. The goal was to establish the company this project was for as unique and different from the other companies within their industry. The method I came up with to accomplish this was to take the staff's eclectic music tastes and create a Spotify playlist that we add to every week. Each staff member contributed a song of their choosing.
I designed custom album artwork to be used in posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote their playlist. Graphics featuring a full track listing were shared on Facebook, and square images with only the album artwork were shared on Instagram and Twitter.
I absolutely love this project because it combines my loves of music, social media, and graphic design all into one! Even though music had nothing to do with this company's industry, it was a passion they all had in common and clearly communicated their company culture. And as a branding tool, I can't think of a better way to them apart from their competitors!
For more artwork examples from this project, please contact me.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Video producer Tanai Milgram contacted me through the freelance website Upwork to design her portfolio site. Her passions for both food and media have generated an extensive video and photography portfolio, on top of a few online writing credits. With no shortage in the content department, I made quick work of Tanai's site through continued communication on branding and layout decisions. The branding of her simple yet feminine logo and color palette blended nicely with the vibrance of her portfolio.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
View website: www.avicohenvox.com
Aspiring voice artist Avi Cohen approached me to design his portfolio website and personal branding. His goals with the site were simply to showcase his singing and spoken word portfolio to generate more voice over and performance work. In terms of design, he wanted something sleek, modern and easy to navigate. Not a lot of flourish. Let the content speak for itself.
Having the logo I designed for him in hand, I let the blue glow stand in the forefront, with relevant sourced photography in subdued, shadowed tones. The darkness of the images in contrast with his vibrant brand colors achieved a mysterious, business-themed tone — not unlike Avi's personality actually.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
A signed keyboardist and composer in the progressive metal scene, Jonah Weingarten approached me to design his business cards. It was a welcomed challenge to find the appropriate balance between "rock star" and professional in this design. Jonah also needed his business cards to reflect his many talents, having not only done work in the progressive metal scene, but also as a composer, pianist, and session musician. Utilizing a more edgy color scheme (black front design with red and white highlights), listing his multiple titles, and using multiple high quality professional photographs for the back design, we were able to achieve a design that accurately reflected his branding and many musical roles.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
View website: www.lyls-youthleadership.org
I was approached by the co-founder of non-profit Let Your Light Shine (LYLS) to design a website for them, as well as to revamp their current logo. An organization that teaches leadership skills to youth in Hawaii, LYLS's branding was a blast to work with! After updating the typography and sun imagery used in their logo, I had way too much fun delving into the content of their site. The bright and cheerful photography and graphics speaks volumes to what this wonderful organization does for kids in their area. I especially enjoyed building their custom testimonial imagery — what better way to communicate the value of the organization than to ask the kids themselves?
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
One of my favorite parts of working for the Regency Beauty Institute was getting to model for their Quick Looks. An ongoing hair and makeup tutorial series, these looks were showcased on Regency's social accounts, blog, and YouTube channel (if applicable). They were a blast and it opened my eyes to how much fun modeling can be!
For more examples of my modeling work, view my modeling portfolio.
I had a blast designing Malacoda's website. Described as dark melodic metal, Malacoda's lead singer Lucas contacted me to design a site that reflected their dark influences. With elements of both theatricality and horror integrated into the band's branding, I focused on keeping the overall tone as dark and creepy as possible. Some imagery used within the site was provided by the band, but I also sourced other morbid or sinister feeling imagery to further the creepy factor.
One feature in particular that I think really enhances the site's usability and navigation is the continuous scrolling of the first several "pages." This way, all of the bands most important information is front and center for fan or music industry professionals to find.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Aspiring voice over actor Avi Cohen approached me to design his personal logo and business cards, among a few other projects. He communicated wanting a logo reminiscent of some of his favorite video games, and since video game voice over is an area he's trying to break into, it only made sense! I used techniques in Photoshop to create a sci-fi galaxy effect. For the overall imagery used in his business card design, I incorporated visuals attached to the voice over industry (microphones, headphones) as well as visuals related to the video game industry.
The owner and operator of the online vegan blog Happy Vegan Chick approached me to design her a logo for these online entities. The only requirement she had for this logo is that she wanted to somehow work the imagery of a chicken into it. For the purposes of a quick turnaround in addition to the fact that she had little to no design requirements, I referenced a set of pre-made logos I own. Making some specific tweaks to color, balance, and adding her chicken — I created her a solution within the same day.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
I was approached by singer/songwriter Elina Laivera to design the album and promotional artwork for her winter single "Wonderland." Having been provided with the headshot she wanted to use, I had free reign to design whatever I wanted. I opted for feminine typography and shimmering, warm stardust clouds — all inspired by the sound of this magical single. This artwork was used across multiple social platforms, as well as for the single's official album artwork.
I was tasked to re-design the social posts Regency uses on start dates to welcome new students. The only direction I was given was to use items from the kit and to stay within brand. I decided to go with a more simplistic design focusing on one main tool, with the added color burst from the photography of our roller sets.
View posts in action at www.facebook.com/regencybeauty
The Community Outreach & Education Coordinator at The Duluth Playhouse approached me to design a logo for her new program, Theatre for Young Audiences. She was looking for a colorful logo that communicated "theatre for kids." I pulled out a few bright colors from The Duluth Playhouse's color scheme, and incorporated a child-like typeface into the design. She loved the use of circles in the design and it's young vibe.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
View website: www.rogerweingarten.com
As a poet, an artist, and a poetry editor — Roger Weingarten's website was a great and welcomed challenge! From his many titles, you might imagine how fitting all the needed information into one website might be a little tough. He needed functionality that not only showcased his artwork portfolio, but that also could serve as a hub for his poetry works and editing endeavors. In addition, he wanted to also include numerous student testimonials as well as exhibit a recent documentary on his artwork.
I opted for a design that featured straightforward navigation and full frame imagery that suited Roger's affinity for antiques. After rejecting a couple different layout options, continuous scrolling pages for each area of his website worked best. The finished product ended up being a one-stop-shop for all things Roger Weingarten and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Dark melodic metal band Malacoda approached me to design a logo that reflected their dark influences. I chose to integrate elements of theatricality and horror into the band's branding. It was also important to the band that the logo be able to transform from album to album, so I focused on a design whose texture could continually morph into something new, while holding on to that core brand.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Designed for the 360° Theatre class at The Duluth Playhouse, this hoodie was fun to design. This class of advanced teen performers produced a Tim Burton themed cabaret this particular semester and wanted to incorporate a Burton-style name badge onto their hooded sweatshirts. I came up with several Burton inspired designs, with the teens ultimately choosing the stitched heart name badge shown.
In conjunction with this hoodie design, the Playhouse Education Director also approached me to design the logo for this course. She articulated that she wanted a design that was edgy, fun, and energetic. Using a gritty combination of typefaces to convey the edgier aspects of her request, I also swapped out the degree symbol for a star to add a playful aspect to the design.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
The marketing collateral of Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" is one example of my design work at The Duluth Playhouse. For this production, I was in charge of the poster design, print advertisement design, promotional item design (buttons, flyers, etc.), and the production's playbill.
The main goal behind the designs for "The Comedy of Errors" production was to satisfy the director's unique vision while still staying within The Underground's brand. I also wanted to reflect that this was a modern adaptation of the play. To communicate this, I focused on designing the logo with a simple pair of juxtaposed fonts and slightly customized formatting, as well as creating a "hipster" Shakespeare to depict this modern twist on a theatrical classic.
With the production's playbill, I was in charge of every aspect it's production including design and placement of all advertisements, procuring content from the director, setting deadlines, and designing the entire layout. To accommodate for it being printed in black and white, I kept the design simple and reflective of the poster design.
During my time as Marketing Project Coordinator at The Duluth Playhouse, one of my ongoing responsibilities was playbill production. I was in charge of setting content and print deadlines, procuring ads and content from the actors and production team, as well as reformatting the poster artwork for the cover design. The Children's Theatre playbills were full color, 8 page layouts and the playbills for The Underground were 4 page layouts printed in black and white. Each year I produced anywhere from 9-12 playbills, depending on the production schedule.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
The goal with this season membership card for The Underground's 2014 season was to provide functionality while also staying true to the venue's edgy branding. I accomplished the functionality of the design with helpful instructions on the back of the card, and a space to fill in the member's patron identification number. Using a purchased design template, I pulled in the blues of The Underground's logo with a hard hitting typeface to tie in the venue's image.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Because this production was part of an educational summer program, the teens involved were in charge of working with myself to design their t-shirts. Wanting to really focus on the show's logo, we opted to have that front and center on a black t-shirt to really make the colors stand out.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
"A comedy of suspicion," Private Eyes is a play within a play. I utilized theatrical imagery to depict the locale, and some cheeky graphics for the title and magnifying glass.
On the playbill, I was in charge of every aspect including the design and placement of all advertisements, procuring content from the director, setting deadlines, and designing the entire layout. To accommodate for it being printed in black and white, I kept the design simple and reflective of the poster I designed.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Because this production was part of an educational summer program, the teens involved were in charge of working with myself to design their t-shirts. The kids really loved the custom logo I designed for the show, so we focused on that front and center on a white t-shirt.
For the production's logo, I wanted the design to reflect the play's themes of change and water while still having a young and hip style that suited our teenage acting company. I was able to bring in the play's themes through the aquatic color scheme and hidden copy, while creating a young feel in the choice of typeface.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
Based on the iconic music of the legend Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire is music revue set on a front porch with a stomp-your-feet hootenanny kind of vibe. Using the sunset image and official show logo provided by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, I used vintage, country-western themed fonts and graphics to accurately capture the music's genre and production's design.
On the playbill, I was in charge of every aspect including design and placement of all advertisements, procuring content from the director, setting deadlines, and designing the entire layout. To accommodate for it being printed in black and white, I kept the design simple and reflective of the poster I designed.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.
The director of The Little Mermaid, Jr. requested a t-shirt for the kids involved in the production that the kids would be excited to wear and promote the show with. I made sure to include Ariel's iconic mermaid tail, as well as the nautical title and production dates.
For further information regarding my work experience, view my resume.


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Great news everyone! Our friends from the OVI blog just published the Top Nokia OVI apps and according to the community Nimbuzz is the second most popular application! Yay!
A few days ago they have used their social media channels(Ovi on Twitter, Ovi on Facebook) to ask everybody "What are your favourite Ovi Store Apps and why?". Now the result are in and the top 3 selections – not including Ovi Maps, which is a really good choice of its own – are:
- Gravity
- Nimbuzz
- Snaptu
Only a few months after we have won "Must Have Social Networking app of the year" award in the "OVI Daily App" awards this is yet again another indicator that we are doing a good job and listen to your feedback.
So if you want to download one of the best Nokia application download it now from the OVI store[Nimbuzz in OVI store] and you will get some awesome features like:
- Free calling and chatting with all your friends from Facebook, Yahoo, Gtalk, MSN and more
- Free messaging and file sending
- Super cheap international calling to landlines and mobile phones with NimbuzzOut
- Best free twitter app for Nokia phones


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We're big fans of the Star Trek fan series, Star Trek Continues here at Outpost Skaro. So when they announced a certain Colin Baker was guest starring in their fourth episode it seemed like a perfect combination.
Well, the episode has now been released online for us all to enjoy