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AMD FX Processors –
Strike first. And last.
AMD FX™ processors are a DirectX® 12 performance leader, with the highest clocks you can get on a consumer desktop PC and at least twice the cores of comparably-priced competition.
Stay on the path to glory with an AMD FX™ processor in your system.
AMD FX™ processors delivers the highest clocks you can get on a consumer desktop PC, with at least twice the cores and more cache memory than comparably-priced competition.1,2,3 – for a top-tier experience with Windows® 10 and DirectX® 12. From AMD, the company behind proven high performance processors in the PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One™ gaming consoles, and Radeon™ graphics cards.
Featuring the new AMD Wraith Cooler
AMD FX™ 8370 processor now paired with virtually silent top-of-the-line AMD Wraith Cooler.
AMD FX™ Processors Featuring the Wraith Cooler
- Available on the FX™ 8370, 8350, and 6350, each with the maximum multithreading capacity and the highest clock rate in its class4,5,8,9
- Now paired with virtually silent top-of-the-line AMD Wraith Cooler
- AMD's new Wraith Cooler generates less than one-tenth the noise of its predecessor, backlit illumination and an attractive fan shroud6,7
The Control You Want
- Unlocked clock multiplier for a powerful overclocking advantage10
- Highly configurable power and performance curve via AMD OverDrive™ software
- Tailor your experience to your personal preference, whether it's performance, efficiency, or low noise
Reliability You Deserve
- AMD processors power premium products and world-class operations from industry leaders like HP, Microsoft, Samsung Electronics, and Sony
- The AMD FX™ processor is built from the company's 8th generation x86 CPU architecture based on over 40 years of silicon-crafting experience
Model Specifications
- AMD FX™ 9590 has the highest nominal (4.7 GHz) and turbo (5.0 GHz) clock rates of any x86-compatible desktop CPU. Intel's fastest CPU, the i7-4790K, has a 4.0 GHz nominal and 4.4 GHz max turbo clock rate. See ark.intel.com for competing models.DTV-34
- Each of the AMD FX™ 8000 and FX™ 9000 Series CPUs have 8 CPU cores, the highest number of CPU cores you can get on an x86-compatible desktop CPU. Intel's desktop x86 CPU with the highest number of CPU cores is the i7-5960X, which also has 8 CPU cores. See ark.intel.com for competing models. DTV-35
- AMD FX™ 4000 Series CPUs ($80 to $100) have 12MB of total cache vs the Intel Pentium G and Core i3 4100 Series CPUs ($80 to $126) with 3.5MB total cache; AMD 6000 Series CPUs ($110 to $126) have 14MB of total cache vs the Intel Core i3 4300 Series CPUs ($138 to $160) with 4.5MB total cache; AMD FX™ 8000 and AMD FX™ 9000 Series CPUs ($140 to $230) have 16MB of total cache vs the Intel Core i5 4600 Series CPUs ($180 to $250) with 7MB total cache. Prices taken from Newegg.com 16/07/2015. See ark.intel.com for competing models. DTV-36
- The AMD FX 8370 Processor has higher clocks than Intel's Fastest Core i5 Processor. As of November 12, 2015, Intel's fastest Core i5 processor is the Core i5-6600K with a maximum turbo clock rate of 3.9 GHz, while AMD's FX 8370 has a maximum turbo clock rate of 4.2 GHz. DTV-62
- The AMD FX 8000 and 9000 Series CPUs have 2x the maximum multithreading capacity of Intel's Core i5 Series CPUs. The AMD FX 9000 and 8000 Series CPUs have 8 CPU cores and can process 8 concurrent threads, 2x the amount of the Intel Core i5 Series CPUs which have 4 CPU cores and can process 4 concurrent threads. DTV-41
- Subject to use according to product specifications. The AMD Wraith cooler has a maximum noise level of 39dbA. The AMD D3 cooler, which the Wraith Cooler has replaced on certain CPUs, has a maximum noise level of 51 dbA. In the logarithmic dbA scale, a ten decibel difference is equal to ten times the amount of noise, so the AMD Wraith Cooler generates less than one tenth the noise of its predecessor. WTH-1
- Product only available when bundled with select AMD processors
- The AMD FX 8350 processor ($150) has the highest clocks (4.2/4.0 GHz turbo/nominal) and the most cores (8) for $165 or less, compared to Intel's processor with the highest clocks and most cores in this price class, the Core i3-6320 processor ($165) which has lower clocks (3.9 GHz) and fewer cores (2). Prices taken from Newegg.com as of 04/15/2016. DTV-71
- The AMD FX 6350 processor ($130) has the highest clocks (4.2/3.9 GHz turbo/nominal) and the most cores (6) for $150 or less, compared to Intel's processor with the highest clocks and most cores in this price class, the Core i3-6300 processor ($150) which has lower clocks (3.8 GHz) and fewer cores (2). Prices taken from Newegg.com as of 04/15/2016. DTV-72
- AMD's product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware
© 2016 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Cool'n'Quiet, AMD PowerNow!, AMD-V, AMD Virtualization, Athlon, Catalyst, Overdrive, Sempron and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. PCMark is a registered trademark of Futuremark Corporation. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.


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Divorcing couples will be referred to mediation to sort out most disputes before they are allowed to use the courts, the government has announced. Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly said mediation was "a quicker, cheaper and more amicable alternative" to the over-worked family courts.
The measures for England and Wales, focused on child custody and financial disputes, come into force on 6 April. Domestic violence and child protection cases will still go to court.
Mr Djanogly said: "Nearly every time I ask someone if their stressful divorce battle through the courts was worth it, their answer is 'no'.
"Mediation already helps thousands of legally aided people across England and Wales every year, but I am concerned those funding their own court actions are missing out on the benefits it can bring.
"Now everyone will have the opportunity to see if it could be a better solution than going straight to court."
The minister told BBC Radio 4's today programme statistics suggested that more than two-thirds of couples who took up mediation were "satisfied with the results".
"It gives people the opportunity to take their own futures in their own hands."
Under the change, anyone wanting to use the courts will have to undergo a compulsory mediation assessment session first, which could cost some couples up to £140.
If mediation is not a workable option, for example one party refuses to take part in it, the case can proceed to court.
However, the government is proposing to cut legal aid for many separating couples and that means that if they cannot mediate after their compulsory assessment, they will have to pay for legal advice and court representation.
Some lawyers have argued that will amount to a denial of access to justice.
And the Law Society, which represents solicitors in England and Wales, said it questioned whether mediation would always be an appropriate way to decide arguments.
President Linda Lee said: "As a matter of course any lawyer aims for an agreed solution through negotiation because going to court is stressful and expensive. This is not always possible and, in some cases, the court is the only appropriate way of resolving the problems.
"The government is creating a myth that mediation is a panacea in order to justify cuts to legal aid which will take areas such as this, where people desperately need advice out of scope."
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said the courts should not get involved in varying parental contact days or other minor disputes.
The ministry said 137,000 divorce cases were dealt with in 2009, up by 16%.
The cost per client of mediation is £535, compared with £2,823 for court costs and the National Audit Office also found mediation was quicker – 110 days, compared with 435 days for court cases.
The move does not relate to Scotland or Northern Ireland.

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Cllr Henderson, leader of the Labour group at ECC, has yesterday written to Council Leader David Finch, asking about the County's plans regarding the UK's exit plan from the EU.
Dear Cllr Finch
Following the decision taken by the voters of the UK to leave the European Union there will undoubtedly be significant implications for our local economy.
From the outset it was acknowledged that the outcome of the vote was going to be very tight so I am sure that you have arranged for contingency plans to be drawn up to support local businesses and jobs whichever way the vote went.
In order to promote stability within the economy of the Tendring District will you now immediately implement the plan drawn up in the event of a vote to leave and also publish it to reassure residents that all possible action is being taken to protect local jobs and businesses?
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- upham's corner health center
- 415 Columbia Road, Dorchester MA 02125
Upham's Corner Health Center Eye Care Department provides comprehensive primary eye care, secondary care consultation and optical services to our community. Services include comprehensive examinations, pediatric and geriatric care, contact lens services, and on-site ophthalmology consultation. We diagnose and treat eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and retinal detachments, and provide medical treatments for dry eyes, allergies and pink eye as well as provide referrals for some conditions.
We also have an Optical Shop that features a wide variety of the newest eye glass styles and frames and accept a wide range of insurances, including MassHealth. You do not need to be a patient at our main clinic to receive eye care and optical services here.
Call today to schedule an appointment: 617-825-9839
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Monday 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
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BOHO Skull Iron On Transfer
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The trend is back! The best quality and the most amazing designs. Why spend more on expansive designed clothes, when you can make them yourself with our gorgeous ready-made designs?
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Iron on transfers are great for t-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, bags etc, once you know how to apply your own custom images to fabric with the use of iron-on transfer sheets, the possibilities are endless! You can make custom clothing, tote bags, aprons, and much more. Whether you're making custom shirts for yourself or creating the perfect gift for a loved one, iron-on transfers provide an inexpensive and easy way to apply images to fabric.
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- Place the Iron onto the paper for 8-10 seconds with a beat.
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Nemeth BK-117 First Renders./
FSX/P3D. Just a reminder, Nemeth Designs is currently developing the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm /Kawasaki BK-117 and Bell 429 the former of which has it's first renders presented to the community today! This is dffo a top egg beating contender on my list although I was really hoping the Bell would come first. But hey, everything these guys makes is solid quality so no doubt this will be a fun one to fly around. For more shots, click the source link below and thanks to ADX reader Nick for the tipoff!


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This beautifully detailed die is part of the Vintage Flourishes range by Joy! Crafts. Great for a variety of projects but does work wonderfully well for Wedding and Anniversary themed crafting projects.
There is instructions for use on the packaging, plus it is compatible with most major die cutting machines including Sizzix, Spellbinders Grand Calibur and the eBosser!
Dies measures approximately 2.5" x 1.75"


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One of the mysteries of manipulative, abusive relationships is the feeling that, despite all rationality, the victim feels no choice but to stay. The feeling of helplessness is profound. Systematic degrading of the self creates destroys the feeling of self-worth, freedom and independence.
Let me speak in the first person to show one version of what it might be like inside:
"I hate you. You have hurt me in ways that are evil. I am a spider caught in your web. Why don't you see me? Can't you see how much I have done to please you, to make you happy, how I have tried to give you what you want? Why am I never good enough for you? You tell me you can never please me no matter how hard you try. How can you twist it around so?
I beg you to have mercy on me. I can't bear to think about being separate from you. I can't do it on my own. I am broken. You are the only one who can save me. Please love and accept me. No one else can do this for me.
I used to be strong. I have lost that person. I am a shell. My ankles are shackled and my feet are heavy, like stuck in cement. I am paralyzed. I stand here and argue with you in an endless rant. I get caught up in your endless accusations against me, I try to defend myself – but never win. You create a world of beliefs in your own head that have nothing to do with me; you are convinced that you see me, but you have created this horrible vision of me that is not me.
You are those things that you call me: controlling, deceitful, conniving, and uncaring. You say I have abandoned you but you have left me. I am not safe with you. Everything I say or do is misinterpreted: I am amazed at your creative distortions! I feel like I am in a maze and can't find my way out.
I can't win. You are smarter than me in. You are endlessly creative in the ways in which you see me as deficient, devious and hateful. I keep trying though. I try to defend. The more I try, the more I fail, and the more I feel trapped.
I have become so used to this trap that I feel naked and ashamed when I step out of the maze. I feel deeply embarrassed outside of our relationship. I don't want anyone else to see how helpless I am, how small and damaged I have become. This keeps me tied to you. You are the jailer and I am your prisoner. You hold the key.
If only you loved me. If only you saw me. Life would be good. We could have the kind of relationship I have dreamed of. We had it once. Why can't we get it back?
I love you. I don't care what anybody says. I know I am confused but I can't give up hope. I will do anything to make this right. If I find the right argument, the right approach, I just have to reach you. I keep giving, doing the right thing even though you are incredibly mean to me.
Now I hate me. I question whether you are right about me. I "know" this is not true, but I feel it must be true – otherwise why would you so vehemently believe what you do about me? I must be as bad as you say. I surrender. I accept responsibility for myself.
But then you push me over the edge. You have gone too far this time. I crack near to breaking. I yell, I break out – and then you really come at me. Now you have proof that I am crazy. My emotional reaction proves you are right about me. You punish me, again.
I can't let anyone else get too close to me. They don't understand what it is like in here. No one else can understand the forces which keep me here. No matter how hard they try, their caring and logic is no match for the magnetic force that draws me to you. I don't understand myself. I am amazed because a part of me knows this is insane. Why do I stay? Why do I keep doing the same thing over and over? I must be stupid.
You are killing my spirit. I find myself becoming cold. I am walled off and curl up in my heart surrounded by darkness. There is no hope. I walk around in a daze. I remove myself from myself. I watch myself like a witness, from a distance. I am a robot.
You can't get to me now. It doesn't matter what you do to me anymore. I am gone."


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Charlotte's Web
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 7:00pm
John H. Williams Theatre
Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. This treasured tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
(Approximately one hour in length, recommended for grades K-5).


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Safe Shield is a naturally-derived solution to assist mold professionals and home owners against mold and mildew amplification on surfaces. Treat surfaces against mold, mildew and other non-living matter in just seconds & protects the surfaces from re-amplication. In addition, Safe Shield deodorizes the foul mold smell, treats surfaces for soap scum, and mineral deposits such as calcium and lime.
Safe Shield is now being used by many hotels, contractors and resorts. Some of the largest mold remediation companies in the United States also use it to for a more budget-friendly yet still effective and safe mold treatment.
Safe Shield is a formula without bleach nor acid. It has no health-hazardous fumes and is non allergenic. For up to four months, it protects even delicate finishes of natural stone or tile from mold and mildew.
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Our main goal is to help you get rid of mold and keep it away. We strive hard to make that to a reality for you, our customers.


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No matter which social media platform works best for your business, there's a good chance you're utilizing photography to get your message across. Sure, there are plenty of excellent stock photos available for you to illustrate your intentions, but when it comes to helping your clients get to know you and your business, you're better off using your own photos to give them a clear idea of who you are.
It's easier than ever to take good photos, even if you don't think you have an eye for photography. Smartphone cameras get better and better, and the variety of simple editing tools available right there on the device make it easy to enhance your shots without expensive editing software and extra time. Even if you're a small-business entrepreneur doing a lot of the work yourself, you can make your photos look professional in just a couple of minutes. Here are a few guidelines to help your photos make a bigger impact on your audience.
Explore Perspective
Most photos are taken from shoulder height: right where we hold our smartphones out in front of us. Try dropping the camera to knee height, and look for opportunities to look down—or straight up—on your subject.
Keep It Simple
Some of the most striking photos make good use of negative space—the empty areas around your subject. Good examples of this might include a single flower against a brick wall, or a bird against a bright blue sky.
Zoom With Your Feet
Instead of zooming in on the camera, get as physically close to your subject as you can to prevent any graininess in your shot.
Get Candid
Behind-the-scenes shots are fun for your followers. You can catch real life moments that still look good by taking a lot of candid shots so you can choose a striking one that still catches you and your teammates being themselves.
Frame Your Shots
Look for naturally-occurring opportunities to frame your subject: shooting with trees, doorways, or arches along the edges of your shot will help draw attention to the subject in the middle.
Use the Rule of Thirds
You've probably heard of this: divide your frame into a grid of nine sections (four intersecting lines, like a tic-tac-toe board), and position your subject where the lines intersect.
Ditch the Rule of Thirds
Some compositions don't fit that rule—for example, if you've got two beautiful tall trees and a horse standing between them, you will probably want to position those trees on either side of the frame with the horse in the middle. Symmetry also creates beautiful photos.
Look for Reflections, Patterns, and Shadows
These all add visual interest (and out-of-the-ordinariness) to your photos. Reflections might come from a large or small body of water, a mirror, or a store window. Patterns of colors and shapes are everywhere, from the rows of glasses behind the bar at a restaurant to the tiles on your floor. Shadows can make beautiful abstract photos on their own, even if the object making the shadow isn't in the shot. For the best shadows, take your pictures when the sun is low in the sky.
Even simply clicking "enhance" can make the photo look like that much better. Play with the filters. Devote a little time to getting to know the editing options on your smartphone, and as you take more and more photos you'll know exactly what you need to do to bring out the best in each one.
Take a Lot of Photos
If you just keep snapping away, some of those photos are bound to look good. Take photos of things that wouldn't normally strike you as photo-subject material—sometimes those unconventional subjects turn out to make the most interesting photographs.


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ELT Catalogue
Scroll down to view all the components in this series. Choose any component and click Download contents page to view the course syllabus. You can also download a free sample unit to try in your classroom, by choosing a component and clicking on Try before you buy. To find your local distributor and order a product, click Where to buy.
Category: Secondary
Authors: Simon Brewster; Carol Lethaby; Melissa Maness
Number of levels: 4
Levels: Elementary to Intermediate
Key Features
Full colour reproductions of the Student's Book
Audio transcripts
Warm-up and extension activities for each unit
Bank of photocopiable activities


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I'll bet you never thought of using breakfast food as a floral arrangement. Especially when that food is bacon! Let's be honest, we love the stuff, and we weren't really looking to improve anything other than the quantity available at most meals. Now though, with the help of DaveHax and The Serious Bacon Club, you can create a beautiful and delicious centerpiece. Whether you need an added flair for your party table, or you are just looking for an interesting way to serve breakfast, you'll love this simple food hack.
In this easy-to-follow instructional video, we learn not only how to prepare these delicious bacon roses, but also a couple of ways to present them. The most interesting is, of course, the centerpiece arrangement. With some spinach leaves and simple kitchen skewers, a lovely, edible display takes shape. If your goal is to add some flair to the breakfast table, we have the bacon roses helping create a bit of a still-life on your plate. Either display you choose is guaranteed to bring smiles, but probably won't last long as a piece of art.
However you decide to add this to your menu, you can't go wrong, because, well, BACON! Even if you choose not to join the Serious Bacon Club, you can be sure you will get requests for these roses to make a comeback. So, take time from your busy schedule to stop and smell these roses.
Be sure to SHARE this creative video with your friends and family.
H/T: DaveHax


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10-10:30 Check-In (Refreshments are welcomed!)
10:30 Welcoming Remarks, Fabric Swap Distribution and Mystery Quilt Project revealed.
11:00 Entertainment
12:00 Silent Auction Ends
12:00-1:00 Break
1:00 Silent Auction Results
1:00 – 3:30 Block Auction
3:30 – 5:00 Socializing and shopping!! Thanks for coming!!!! (10% of the day's sales are also donated, sorry no other discounts honored that day.)
There's so much you can do to help! Donate some blocks for our Block Auction, donate a finished item for our Silent Auction, donate $, bid in our Silent Auction, register and join us that day for lots of fun (the fabric swap and mystery quilt, morning entertainment, afternoon block auction)! Many bring a snack to share and we have a refreshment table but there are many places to walk to for lunch if you'd like.
Have other ideas on how you'd like to help? Talk to one of us! It's a great event and everyone's help is appreciated!
100% of money from registrations, Silent Auction, Block Auction and donations gets donated to
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation along with 10% of the day's sales.
Thank you so much for helping us raise money for Breast Cancer research last year and in years past!
2016 was another great year! Thank you from the staff and friends at Quilts & Treasures!


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Howdy readers! Today you will find a slightly different tinge in words' usage, a slightly different enthusiasm and totally different set of knowledge. Sometimes you get bored of one person, not saying our original blogger is not good, but yeah, it is the tendency of the humans to get bored of reading the same person again and again. For the sake of the change, let's learn what could be the benefits of the guest posts.
Page Content
As I mentioned earlier, everyone needs a change to refill the colors in their life. So, just for a change, new guests should be introduced occasionally with their post to surprise readers like you all.
Initial Push
You can draw a good amount of traffic a week after your blog inauguration if you know Big B or Shashi Tharoor; I meant to say imagine a celebrity writing a guest post on your blog, now imagine how much popularity your blog will gain! Isn't it amazing?
Traffic Exchange
This is the reason why traffic is a hit nowadays in the blogging world. When a blogger writes a guest post on another blog then his readers will be redirected to latter blog and readers of the former blog will find about the latter blog. Still confused? Let me cut it into bits: Suppose what we have is two blogs, say A and B. If blogger of A writes the guest post on blog B, then readers of A will be redirected to read the article to blog B. Readers of blog B would find out blog A as well. This is a win-win situation for both the bloggers: nobody is losing anything.
There are two ways to have others' trust on you: work hard to be credible or get introduced by someone they trust. Guest blogging chooses the latter way to prove the blogger credible. We humans trust those who are trusted by the one we trust. So, if you trust my fellow blogger, you will start trusting me somehow. This is actually not a tickle but my blogging experience.
When you post a guest post on a blog having a larger number of subscribers than yours, obviously someone on the more popular blog will click on your blog to read what made his favorite blogger invite you. Believe me, this makes the less renowned blogger walk towards the fame.
Nurturing Creativity
We meet great people in our lifelong journey, don't we? We learn a lot from them by exchanging our knowledge and experience. When you do guest blogging, you get a chance to interact with each other. Somewhere amidst this process, you learn a lot from your host: what tone does he use and when, how does he convey his message. Not trying to be funny but it does teach you why your host is a successful blogger but you are not. Period.
Improvement in writing
When we meet a more matured blogger, what do we learn from his experience? We learn an art called writing that is suitable to lure the web surfers. They will advise you how this art is done because they want you to succeed in order to keep the quality of his blog consistent. In this process, we learn a lot. One day, a blogger scolded me: he said, 'rubbish! Totally rubbish. What have you been writing until now?'
I checked my writing. I did not feel anything bad about it but he made me look where I have been wrong. He pointed out how those words were banal; how have I been verbose in my content and what not. I heard him and I started following him. I improved eventually. So, guest blogging can help to improve a blogger's content.
Under scanner
Your work is going to be criticized, brace yourself. When a blogger interacts with a blogger, they don't meet as a friend, or as a lover: they convey what they like about each other's blog. They will criticize it. They will point out the mistakes frankly. This contribution helps both the parties just as in a symbiotic relationship: both the parties get the benefit.
Getting out of your comfort zone
Your work might be read by someone from different niche. Or maybe the same. But obviously, you will be challenging your comfort zone to get more exposure. Your work will be criticized by a larger audience and amidst all this tussle, the critics will hone your skills.
Readers from another blog will impart the knowledge they acquired by reading other blogs. Do not fear from criticism as it is going to improve you as it improved a lot of bloggers out here.
It does not matter what we say a guest blogging is: it is a new, trending or whatever. We know it feels right. Ergo, every blogger aims to do guest blogging because it is his heart that says: "Today we aren't perfect but one day we will be. Together."
I hope you like this article and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google+. Also share this article in your social circle.


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In May next year will go to orbit satellite made by two teen from Cape Town in South Africa. That in itself is a remarkable achievement for girls, but in addition weight ago event suitable for the fact that this will be the first private satellite from Africa (though of course not the first at all).
Brittany Bull and Sesam Mnggenggiswa because this call to young constructor take part in organized by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, which aims to encourage young women to work as engineers and it professionals to do this, courses are organized, but also more interesting programs.
As part of these programs may create small previously girl, simple satellites, which have been drawn up by the meteorological balloons, a satellite launched in May will be the culmination of this program. And this does not mean at all, that he has the only function of education-already in orbit, it will gather information to help African agriculture, as well as the fight against the elements on the Black Land.


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Judith Fein's THE SPOON FROM MINKOWITZ: A Bittersweet Roots Journey to Ancestral Lands
Title: THE SPOON FROM MINKOWITZ: A Bittersweet Roots Journey to Ancestral Lands
Publisher: GlobalAdventure.us
Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $18.95 Discussion Guide Included Pub. Date: Jan. 5, 2014 (is available in all book and e-book formats.)
Award-winning international travel writer Judith Fein's newest book, THE SPOON FROM MINKOWITZ: A Bittersweet Roots Journey to Ancestral Lands comes out January 5, 2014, and early reviews are unanimously Thumbs Up! Fein dives beneath the surface of her Russian Jewish American heritage–pushing past all obstacles to find the truth behind the shrouded story of where she came from, what the Old World was like, and what remains of the places so many of our ancestors left behind when they came to America.
Ultimately, it is our story too, as we experience the legacy of what was handed down to us in our families, relationships, beliefs, fears and longings—and we are invited to listen for the voices of our ancestors.
"What's the spoon for?" my mother whispered. "Are you using it for cough syrup?"
THE SPOON FROM MINKOWITZ: A Bittersweet Roots Journey to Ancestral Lands ©Judith Fein
Advance Praise for The Spoon from Minkowitz
—CATHARINE HAMM, Travel Editor, Los Angeles Times
—BILL TAMMEUS, former Kansas City Star Faith section columnist, former President of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and co-author of They Were Just People: Stories of Rescue in Poland During the Holocaust
"FIRST YOUR EYES WILL ROLL, THEN YOUR JAW WILL DROP. The popular multi-dimensional travel writer Judith Fein's persistent curiosity does more than open doors: it seemingly tears the fabric of space-time. This is such a great story. It's as if Joseph Conrad took his journey up the river into deepest darkest Minkowitz. And the best part: for many of us, this is our story, too."
—DANNY RUBIN, screenwriter, Groundhog Day
"Judith Fein's book is like an account of my own story. She tells with wit, wisdom and grace about a longing for a place she never knew that mirrors my own feelings growing up. The book reads like a detective story and is a real page-turner as Fein follows the few clues she had from childhood and encounters people who show up, like characters in The Wizard of Oz, to take her underneath the surface of the world so many of us came from. Above all, Fein is a master storyteller. If you ever wondered about what the "old country" was like, and how it would feel to go back, you must read this book. It is the best thing short of actually making the trip. And if you ever plan to make such a trip you will be inspired and have your heart opened to the surprises and emotions that you will encounter."
"The Spoon from Minkowitz is the latest fascinating offering from Judith Fein, celebrated travel writer and storyteller, a champion of the quest, who "lives to leave." Fein's prose is delicate and poignant, and her journey is one that affects the reader on a spectrum of interwoven levels. This book is about discovering one's self, and one's own heritage, as much it is about discovering the lands beneath one's feet. I recommend it highly and believe that magic aplenty lies within."
—TAHIR SHAH, author of The Caliph's House, In Arabian Nights
"This spell-binding book is a cross between Alex Haley's Roots, a detective story, and the wittiest works of Nora Ephron. It provides an invaluable understanding of the power of our ancestors, and how, even though they are long gone, they continue to impact our lives. Fein invites readers of all backgrounds on a page-turning adventure into the hearts and minds of those who came before us. It's so riveting, it would make a smash movie."
—DONNA ROSENTHAL, author of the best-seller, The Israelis
"Judith Fein has created a deeply moving and highly informative testament to the power of memory and love."
—RICHARD ZIMLER, author of The Warsaw Anagrams and The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon
"The Spoon from Minkowitz is a spiritual excavation, mining a sense of self and place in history through Fein's search for her Jewish roots. Her book speaks to our universal need to belong, and Fein's voice is exquisite."
—SUZETTE MARTINEZ STANDRING, syndicated columnist and blogger, Patriot Ledger, GateHouse Media
"Judith Fein is an extraordinarily gifted storyteller who evokes sweet laughter and bittersweet tears, sympathy and empathy, unending curiosity, and deepest love. Her search for her ancestral home becomes a spiritual journey filled with deep poignancy, great joy, and profound learning. We are the happy companions who travel with her, join her in her quest, and exult in her discoveries, as Judith teaches each of us how to become both a devoted descendant, and, eventually, a worthy ancestor."
—RABBI WAYNE DOSICK, Ph.D, author of Living Judaism and The Real Name of God
"Although nothing is better than a first- hand trip to find documentation of your ancestors' lives, Judith Fein's description of her journey is a very close second. Judith's writing is so descriptive that I could almost hear the conversations she relates in her narrative. The emotions she reveals, her painstaking work digging ever deeper to get to the bottom of the few stories she knew, reminds me of my own adventures seeking my ancestral roots, and makes me want to get on a plane and again head for Eastern Europe to find out more! A must-read for anyone interested in finding their roots."
—DR. JANETTE SILVERMAN, JewishGen Ukraine Coordinator
"Judith Fein pulls the reader into her passionate journey for her maternal roots by telling her story (which she calls "emotional genealogy"). She shares her childhood fears, abuse and anger that became adult insecurities and traumas, and places them in the context of her excursion to the Ukraine to walk in the steps of her ancestors. Her journey has a divine guidance because the right people always seem to appear at the right time. She works tidbits of her life and the lives of her family into the larger history of the Jews in the Ukraine—not just the pain and devastation, but also the hope and joy in rebuilding and reconnecting in the now. By the end, she realizes it is not just about Minkowitz; it is about the total experience of the people from whom she came."
—BENNETT GREENSPAN, President, Family Tree DNA (familytreedna.com)
"In this deliciously written memoir, Judith Fein manages to evoke hilarity and pathos, provide juicy bits of history and cultural insights, and remind us that no matter how rootless we may feel we all come from somewhere, and our ancestors matter. We matter. Judith's journey connected to my own rich and hidden Eastern European Jewish ancestry for the first time. What a gift!"
—MIRABAI STARR, author of God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam
"Judith Fein is a travel writer of the soul. As she reveals hers, she takes us on a journey that calls forth our own inner travels. In her intimate voice that challenges us to explore the hidden landscapes within, we hear how one's story encourages all stories. Fasten your seatbelt and get ready to discover unexplored territory for her and for you."
—RABBI MALKA DRUCKER, author of PEN award-winner White Fire: A Portrait of Women Spiritual Leaders in America
"Humans aren't trees; yet we do have roots. Our roots are made of story, memories recalled or concocted, and place both real and virtual. Our roots are imaginal and yet no less life giving than those of a tree. Judith Fein's The Spoon from Minkowitz is a powerful reminder of roots, and a compelling invitation to find your way to them."–RABBI RAMI SHAPIRO, author of Perennial Wisdom for the Spiritually Independent"The Spoon from Minkowitz held my rapt attention from start to finish. Like a harmonic piece of music, it flowed delightfully from major to minor moods and authentic emotions, sprinkled with solid information from a seasoned travel writer. Each chapter surged with both pathos and humor and drew me deeper and deeper into the search for Minkowitz, both in its geographical ambience and its inner depths of meaning. It reminds me of Everything is Illuminated in its multi layers of both resistance and fascination with one individual's historical and psycho-spiritual roots. It left me with a greater sensitivity to family dynamics and at the same time a sense of wonder about the mystery of it all. Definitely a satisfying, worthwhile, and even transformative read.––YEHUDIS FISHMAN, scholar and teacher of Torah and Hassidic writings
"Each chapter brings to life a piece of my past, and with it a sense of spiritual healing and fulfillment. While healing the body is what I have done throughout my life as a physician, I have now been able to heal my own heart and soul, as I have finally been able to bridge the chasm that existed between my present life and my familial roots. Her journey is a must-read for anyone whose roots arise from Eastern Europe, for she brings your heritage right to your doorstep. Hers is simply an amazing true story of courage and persistence."—CHARLES POSTERNACK, MD, FACP, FRCPC Chief Medical Officer, Boca Raton Regional HospitalAssociate Dean of Academic Affairs, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University
"The author's passion for uncovering the past will appeal to a diverse array of ethnicities. I see my own family reflected in the mirror of Minkowitz. Shaped by wars, pogroms, expulsions, loss, poverty, and immigration, Judith Fein is the keeper of the wisdom, humor, mysticism, superstitions and synchronicities of her ancestors. I still taste and smell the chicken soup. The author took me on a journey to find herself and I emerged with a deeper appreciation of who I am and where I come from."
––ANDREA CAMPBELL, psychologist who consults with ancestors in her practice.
Judith Fein is an award-winning international travel journalist who lives to leave. She resided for more than ten years in Europe and North Africa and has a passion for adventures that are exotic, authentic, quirky, historic and immersed in local culture. She has written travel articles for more than 100 magazines, newspapers and internet sites, including The L.A. Times, National Geographic Traveler, The Huffington Post, The Boston Globe, Sierra, the Utne Reader, Hemispheres (United Airlines), Travel Age West Magazine (for travel agents), Robb Report, Art and Antiques, Intermezzo, Continental, The Denver Post, New Mexico Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, Executive Traveler, Dreamscapes, TravelandLeisure.com, Just For Canadian Doctors, Hadassah Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, Organic Spa, Native Peoples, Islands, MSN/UK, AAA Traveler, The Christian Science Monitor, ConsumerTraveler.com.


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Gresham-Barlow district plans staff cuts
The Gresham-Barlow School District plans to reduce staffing by 11 positions to save money next year as a measure to ease a budget crunch that it and other school districts are feeling.
"It is disappointing that once again Oregon schools are facing budget reductions," said Superintendent Jim Schlachter in a statement. "The Gresham-Barlow School District is working to manage reduced state funding by using reserve funds to keep staff reductions to a minimum."
Like other districts in East Multnomah County, Gresham-Barlow is making its financial decisions based on the state allocating $8.1 billion for public schools. The Oregon Legislature is struggling to craft a budget and is facing a $1.6 billion shortfall.
Gresham-Barlow will have a $3.5 million shortfall if the state allocates $8.1 billion for schools.
Schlachter's budget message said the gap will be filled by drawing down $2 million from reserves, cutting 11 positions and shaving budgets for curriculum and facilities.
The state's 10th largest school district will eliminate the 11 staff positions through attrition and does not expect any layoffs. The reductions will be made across all groups — administrative, teaching and support staff. Gresham-Barlow already eliminated one administrator position with the announced retirement of human resources executive director Randy Bryant. He will not be replaced and Deputy Superintendent James Hiu will take on Bryant's human resources job and Deputy Superintendent Teresa Ketelsen's responsibilities will also be adjusted.
Earlier, Reynolds School District unveiled its budget and said it faces a $10.6 million shortfall. That's the equivalent of 85 teaching positions or 19 school days. Cutting a school day saves the district $500,000.
Reynolds plans to balance its books with a combination of staff reductions, a shorter school year and other cuts. Reynolds is also trying to sell several properties it no longer uses.
Centennial School District said it can maintain its current level of service without layoffs or cutting school days. Portland Public Schools, the state's largest district, said it may have to lay off as many as 70 people at the state funding levels that are being discussed.
Although the state allocation for each school district is likely to be more dollars than prior years, district costs are increasing faster, thus causing the shortfalls. Many of the costs are nearly impossible to cut, such as retirement benefits, salaries and utilities.
School district administrators only propose a budget. It is the all-volunteer, publicly-elected school board that has the ultimate word on how districts budget and spend their money.
The Legislature is considering allocating $7.8 billion to K-12 education, not the $8.1 billion figure most of the districts are using to craft their budgets. If the $7.8 billon funding level occurs, Gresham-Barlow will face an additional $3 million reduction in both the 2017-18 and 2018-19 school years.
The Gresham-Barlow budget message said that at a $7.8 million allocation, the district would have to consider additional staff reductions, resulting in larger class sizes.
Voters recently approved a $291.2 million bond for the Gresham-Barlow district, but these funds cannot be used to pay salaries, buy books or supplies. Funds from bonds can only be used to build or improve school buildings and for some types of equipment such as heating or security systems.
The public can testify at the Gresham-Barlow budget committee meeting on Monday, May 22, when the committee will vote on the budget. The Gresham-Barlow school board is scheduled to vote on the budget Thursday, June 8 at its regular meeting.


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A major part of any online ad is the CTA ("Call-to-Action") button. This is the virtual button that is meant to prompt a user to click it and take action. This could lead to the user downloading an app, buying a product, subscribing to a service, etc, etc. How do we make it stand out yet look seamless and part of the other graphical elements of an ad? Here are a few tips.
#1 Color and contrast
User behavior towards different colored buttons varies by platform, industry and culture. There are some guidelines though.
- Green, blue and orange are pleasant to look at as buttons. However, taking a testing and an iterative approach is recommended to discover which actually works best, especially when using contrast.
- Black and white as buttons, do not convince too much as these are neutral colors which have little-to-no "take action" effect. Exceptions are if these palettes are part of a corporate branding or a particular campaign. They can also be used as a theme for secondary buttons so as to give way for the main button.
In line with this, great contrast works well with most colors. If the viewer can see the button as it stands out and apart from the rest, then the viewer's eyes will be directed there.
Starbucks uses the gold palette to the main button which is "Join Now", to convince users to sign up.
#2. Fewer text with direct-to the point messaging
Buttons are meant for action to be taken and not to be mini articles! Stick to 1 to 3 words for your button. One glance and it should convince the target person to actually click the button. "Go" is a favorite word in buttons but it does not tell you more about what action you will be taking after you click the button. "Join our class", "Download Now", "Pitch your idea" is explicit and gives the viewer an instant idea of what will happen next without further explanation needed.
Coursera's home page has the three-word "Join for free" which is incredibly simple and yet direct as well as to the point.
#3. Highlight the deal or if it is FREE!
If you have got a 10% discount for the month, highlight it on the button or near the button. Discounts have highly convincing powers! If it is free, highlight it by making it bold or use uppercase letters. You can also simply add the fact that it has a discount or that it is for free. In this world where almost everything is a matter of money, who doesn't want something for free?
Avast makes good use of it's free antivirus as its initial selling point.
#4. Let your button "breathe"
As in any other creative work, creating space means clarity for the viewers, which means the viewer can be directed on what to do after reading the details. Create sufficient space around the button and inside the button too. It's a great practice to create space around the text inside the button.
Microsoft Word's page has an enormous negative space on all of it elements making it looking tidy and clear.
#5. Make it simple and stylish
In this industry where flat style is becoming the trend or even the standard, it can be hard to stand out and yet be current. Simple gradients, drop shadows and subtle elements can make a button more engaging and persuasive. A reminder that you should ensure that the styles go well with the button. It doesn't have to be fancy and look like you really put in tremendous effort to create it but it should be obvious that it is a CTA button.
Bubble witch 3 Saga's button is fancy and playful yet so simple.
Hope these would be helpful on your next project!


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One of the things that bring me great pleasure is helping my friends with social media and building websites.
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For the past month I've been helping my friend, Bonnie D'lizarraga build her website. The preceding link will bring you to her site. There were a number of things we had to do. Bonnie already had a domain name so that was one thing we didn't have to do.
We went to her Host site and made changes to her DNS settings:
--Creating an "A" record with her host.
--Creating a CName record with her host.
Once those changes were made, we returned to the website where her site was placed:
--Pointing her domain name with the website service she used.
Sometimes it can take up to twenty four hours for the DNS settings to take effect. However, Bonnie's new site came up immediately. Since I'm using the same service to host my site, I've been able to get Bonnie up and running fairly quickly. And she won't have to contact tech support at her service for minor tweaks she isn't sure about. There is still more to do. But at least she has a platform now to share her photography in a professional manner.
As I said above, it's one of my favorite things to do. I have a number of social media/computer clients that I help on a regular basis. Before I was hired at the Madison Library, I DID have a client base of well over a hundred clients.
I built a few computers for people.
I mostly did troubleshooting on Windows PCs both software and hardware.
So I've always had my hands in the "tech" sector. One of the things I promised myself when I bought my first computer, was that I didn't want to be the person who became a pest to a tech guy. I initially found that's the impression that I created. In all likelihood, it wasn't the case. However I decided to take it upon myself to learn all I could. I opened the case and looked at all the cards that were inserted.
When I needed a new internal modem, I installed it.
When I wanted more ram, I installed it.
When I wanted a new sound card, you guessed it, I installed it.
I felt much better about myself after doing all these things. It gave me a sense of satisfaction that I didn't need anyone else to help me. I got to the point where people were coming to me.
Even in the early days of the Internet when you needed to know HTML, I was building websites for friends and clients. Learning that code has helped me even to this day, because even though most sites are now template based, it is still helpful to know HTML. There are some cases where I still use it.
To this day, I use the knowledge I picked up in the early 1990s to help others. Everything is connected. From building computers to replacing cards in my own computer, to editing software and learning HTML. All these tools I've picked up along the way has made me more confident when it comes to helping others.
In the meantime:
Focus on what's ahead of you.
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Here is the 218th edition of your weekly Friday Mixtape. Let's get moody and weird. Please support the artists and buy their stuff. Go to shows, buy the t-shirts, tell yur friends etc. Do your part. If you'd like to download the photograph above head over here.
Play Friday Mixtape 218:
Hold Me Down (feat. Revier) – Mansionair
Only You ft. Tamra Keenan – Female
King Midas – Rice Cultivation Society
It's Still About Falling (Haim vs Robotaki) – The Hood Internet
With You (LCAW Remix) – Cashmere Cat
Motion (Agnostica Remix) feat. Cammie Robinson – Dalo
suit & tie (b.cause west coast edit) – justin timberlake/jay z/roscoe
Partition (Remix) – Busta Rhymes & Azealia Banks
Daughter – Youth (BUDO Remix) – Budo
Higher (Tydes Remix) – L W K Y
Sunshine (ft. Alexander O'Neal) – SevnthWonder
Shelbie Pt.2 Feat. Lapsley – Tulpa


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Corac announces significant progress over the last six months
Corac is pleased to announce that it has made significant progress across its portfolio of development programs over the last six months and continues to identify and review opportunities with major global industrial players.
Corac's DGC project with its North American partner remains on track with the detailed design stage nearing completion and many of the components are now with suppliers for manufacture. The final stage of the development phase, consisting of assembly and testing at Corac's test facilities, is still forecast to be completed in the second half of the year.
The OMV Austria Exploration & Production GmbH feasibility study is progressing as planned. The well analysis work has been completed and Corac is now moving into the front end engineering design stage. We expect completion of the study in the third quarter 2011.
Discussions are now underway with our MoU partner, a global market leader in the compressed air industry, signed on 28 March 2011. The first phase of the collaboration was for our partner to survey its customer base to identify potential applications for Corac's high speed no oil compressors. Key areas that have been surveyed are water treatment, pneumatic conveying and turbo boosting of conventional compressors. We are jointly reviewing this customer research with a view to identifying specific product development programs leading to field trials in these application areas.
During Corac's recent work at Spadeadam on the integrated DGC system for ENI, we identified an opportunity to improve the long term stability of the application. As a result, the DGC is undergoing further analysis and improvements in the final assembly process that will address the reliability risks in the high power connections. Our ENI project management team is now in discussion with ENI regarding final qualification for acceptance and handover.
Changes in engineering management and recruitment within the teams have brought new methods and experience from a wide range of industries, such as aerospace and business electronics. This more robust production engineering capability has had a positive impact on our approach to system implementation with greater focus on quality and reliability. These improvements will have beneficial effects on our design approach across the full range of our technology applications and the wider DGC development program.
Over the last few months, Corac has taken substantial steps to strengthen the Company's position in line with the stated strategy to build a broader platform of applications using Corac's technology. The announcement earlier this week of the development partnership with Saudi Aramco adds further credibility to the Directors' belief that Corac's compressor technology, combined with the capability and expertise within the business can be applied to create commercial applications to realise value for shareholders. The Company has significantly progressed its technology offering and become of greater interest to global development partners and potential end users both within and outside the oil and gas sector.
Julian Reed, Chief Technology Officer, commented;
"The core technology used within the DGC has been proven and this is the first time that we have seen tangible evidence of the technology functioning as an integrated system. The improvements in Corac's approach to technology development together with greater capability within the engineering teams, provides a broader platform to explore other innovative opportunities that we are now actively reviewing with major industrial businesses."


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Outstanding debut album for Warp / Skam from Scotland's Boards Of Canada. Taking influences from Aphex Twin and 'Artificial Intelligence' era Warp releases, but twisting those ideas through a sun-refracted kaleidoscope of lush ambient sounds, Scottish brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin came up with a much copied sound all of their own.
A1. Wildlife Analysis
A2. An Eagle In Your Mind
A3. The Color Of The Fire
A4. Telephasic Workshop
A5. Triangles & Rhombuses
B1. Sixtyten
B2. Turquoise Hexagon Sun
B3. Kaini Industries
B4. Bocuma
B5. Roygbiv
C1. Rue The Whirl
C2. Aquarius
C3. Olson
D1. Pete Standing Alone
D2. Smokes Quantity
D3. Open The Light
D4. One Very Important Thought
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West Grove >> State Police responded to Fred S. Engle Middle School due to comments that were written in a girl's bathroom on the first floor of the school. The comments referenced a school shooting that is anticipated to take place. These comments don't appear to be credible. The State Police would like to remind parents and students that any comments written or expressed about anticipated school shootings, are taken extremely seriously. Students in violation of this crime are likely to be expelled from school and have criminal charges filed against them.
"Avon Grove School District's top priority is student safety and the district takes threats such as these extremely seriously," said Superintendent Dr. M. Christopher Marchese. "In addition to the extensive safety, security and emergency response measures in place, the district is working closely with state and local authorities to ensure that our schools continue to be a safe place to learn."
Anyone with any information is requested to contact the State Police Station of Avondale at 610-268-2022. Reference incident number PA18-525742.
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Merry Christmas Y'all!
To make up for my lack of weekend links, I thought I'd share some pics I snapped of The Suze's house all decked out for Christmas. Of course, I took these fabulous magazine quality photos with my trusty iPhone. It's amazing I even got a picture with all the craziness running around me. We have a full house (3 large dogs, 5-8 grown up kids depending on who brings a friend home, 2 grandparents, and a toddler probably trying to climb a pear tree). I love when our house is busy with friends and family. That's how life was growing up here. Lots of people in an out, and I still find it very comforting. Anyway, enjoy your holiday y'all! I'll probably be back after Christmas when things have settled down. Love to you all this holiday season!!
Posted by Jennifer @ Belclaire House at 1:26:00 PM
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I love all your pictures....especially the last one- xo DianaReplyDelete
Her house looks beautiful and the last picture is priceless!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 23, 2012 at 4:40 PM
What a great time for y'all!! Do you think she would notice if you brought an empty suitcase and then left with it full of "extra" decorating items?ReplyDelete
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Indeed, my step father wrote a paper on exactly that topic (marketing is a family affair, you know).
But not only does the British Library have to create 'customer value', it has to do so online, casting as wide a net as possible and relying on its website to engage and even convert(!).
With the aid of analysis from its brilliant blog, let's have a look at the British Library's improvements to website information architecture.
Q&A: Jakob Nielsen on RWD, Google and the best ways to test your website
Jakob Nielsen has been dubbed the 'king of usability' and has been helping to make the web easier to use for more than a decade.
I had the pleasure of speaking to him yesterday, and we discussed the progress of usability, the challenges of providing a great experience across different devices, and the best methods for testing sites.


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Mumbai is pretty much like a 21st century girl- it is fast and easygoing. So, when you are in this city, you can let your legs explore the variant nooks and corners to soak in the local culture and to chomp on to the road sustenance which Mumbai can so copiously offer. With amusement parks, temples, mosques and beaches, Mumbai is definitely versatile and lives up to the expectation of a random traveler. It is also a municipal which civility its art and does not shy missing from promoting unknown faces ampersand encouraging budding talents. The Kala Ghoda Festival is united such evidence of Mumbai's benevolence for art.
It is a festival which runs for 9 days towards the earlier part of the year (during January or February) and is run by the Kala Ghoda Association, a non-profit organization which seeks to reprise and maintain heritage art regarding Mumbai. The festival kicked off in the year 1999 and has picked up momentum und so weiter popularity over the years. It is now supported by many known faces and a number of bloggers are voicing their protection for the event.
There are corporate firms that are forthcoming forward generously, thereby putting an end to the funding problem. The festival is held at various venues including Jehangir Cubism Arcade which is amongst the best places to visit in Mumbai. Other top venues where the event leaves its footmark are National Gallery of Modern Art, Max Mueller Bhavan, David Sassoon Library, Elphinstone College and a few others.
The emphasis is on promotion of local art and culture of multiple genres. Music, dance forms and theatrical plays are integral to the event. Visual Arts section allows artists from various parts of the country to exhibit their skills. The Film Section is meant to give a boost to young students and budding film-makers to showcase their creativity. The Food Art zone is a treat for a homemaker since many known and unexplored chefs professor the apron and cook up few great recipes. The section is deliciously enlightening and amusingly informative. Then there is the Childrens Section which includes the participation of kids who get to attend workshops and bookish new crafts.
Right from photography to dance to music to food, the festival imbues almost every aspect of art and culture. The Kala Ghoda Festival is a visual treat for some, a memorable evening for others, and a life-changing platform for a few.
With cheap tour packages, you can at present fly off to Mumbai and easily indiging a portion of this event. It is a festival which needs your presence. The entry fee is nil.


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Men's Shirts from White Stuff
I'm a simple creature, I like what I like and that includes clothing. I'm not one for looking smart…in fact I look uncomfortable in a suit.
I'll often be found wearing a shirt, jeans and normally a jumper. So when White Stuff got in touch and asked if I wanted to try one of their Men's patterned shirts it seemed perfect to me. For someone who wears a shirt everyday this was ideal.
The shirt I picked out was a gingham check shirt that is a regular fitting 100% cotton shirt. Personally I like a checked shirt over a patterned shirt, as I mentioned I like to feel comfortable and relaxed in my clothing.
When at work I wear jeans and a shirt which is usually a check shirt. I like to wear mine with a t shirt underneath for comfort and layers are a good thing with me.
Now the details on the shirt are as follows. This is a regular fit shirt with a standard collar. It has a simple White Stuff logo on the chest and is long sleeved. This colour is powder blue but it is also available in a red and navy.
The Heartland gingham shirt is available from White Stuff for £39.95. To me if feels like a quality garment and one that is going to last a long time. The cotton used isn't thin and lightweight and I look forward to it becoming part of my everyday wardrobe.
I was sent this item for the purpose of this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own.


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As much as I am a super foodie in the summer I tend to eat less. I don't care for big hardy meals with a starch & veggie next to my meat, so on. I like to keep it simple and light. Also just because it's just too damn hot to use my oven in my dinky little kitchen. I roast. Tonight I made Chicken with Artichokes and Angel Hair Pasta. Perfect!
So to start out I used about 8 thin chicken cutlets. Put some flour in a dish and season it with salt & pepper or any seasoning you like to add. Put cutlets in flour and dust excess off. In a large skillet add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat. Mean while have a pot boiling for the angel hair pasta too. Then add chicken and cook for until brown. Once done toss into separate bowl. Add one cup of chicken broth to the skillet and boil it. Then add one can of artichoke hearts that are quartered. You can either use the ones that are just in the can with water or the ones that are marinated. I used the marinated ones because I feel like they give the dish a great flavor. Put the chicken cutlets right back into the chicken broth along with the artichoke, parsley (I didn't have fresh so I just had to use dried) lastly about one tablespoon of capers. Let all this boil in the juices and presto it's done. Slap some angel hair on a plate and drizzle the chicken and artichokes on top. Eat with a side of yummy bread, like me, with butter and your tummy will be a happy one. Not too full but full enough to want to cuddle up on the couch and nap. Did I do that? No. I fought the temptation :)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour
8 thin chicken cutlets
1 can artichokes hearts
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 cup parsley
8 oz Angel Hair pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
No way I could fight this...
How could I? Yesterday my mother-in-law bought me these mini cannoli's! I've never had one and she wouldn't have that :) So she bought me some. And this was my dessert and yes, I like! They were chocolate chip, I didn't know this until I took a bite. However I did have to fight the urge to eat all three of these mini rolls of heaven but instead I saved some for my husband. Amen.


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We launch on June 29th. Actual departure time is uncertain. The plan is to lift the scow onto a big truck from Dan's Oilfield Service with help from Cliff's Oilfield Hauling (both in Drumheller) on the afternoon of June 28th. The truck and scow will then be driven to Drumheller and stored in their trucking yard overnight. On the morning of June 29th, the truck/scow and several support vehicles will leave Drumheller. We will arrive in Red Deer mid to late morning. In Red Deer, the truck will proceed southward down Fountain Drive to the Red Deer River. The scow will be put into the water, and tied to shore. Then there will be at least 1-2 hours of rebuilding and attaching the scows infrastructure, loading it with supplies, putting the tent on, etc. Actual departure time is unknown, but we should be gone no later than 3 pm- I personally would like to be gone no later than 2 pm. Anyone living in or near Red Deer would likely see us there at noon.
To see where this will all happen, go to Google Maps and search "Fountain Drive Red Deer, AB". As Fountain Drive nears the river, it hooks sharply to the west- the launch will occur there or close by.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Scow expedition launch information
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Our desire is to partner with parents so their children might grow to love God, make disciples and change the world. On Sunday at both the 9 and 11 o'clock worship services there is childcare for infants through 24 months, programs with a Bible lesson for 2-5 year olds and Children's Worship for Kindergartners - 2nd graders. Children attending Children's Worship are dismissed form the worship service after the first 30 minutes.
We are currently using curriculum from The Gospel Project for Kids
which is a Christ-centered Bible study resource that follows a
chronological timeline of the Bible. It helps children understand the
Bible is not a collection of stories but one unified story--God's story
of redemption.
The safety of the children in Midtown Kids is a high priority. We use a check -in system and our volunteers are all trained and screened through Protect My Ministry.


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Emily: That's forty five pounds, please.
Croaky-voiced man: Do you mind if I lift my shirt up?
Emily: Well…
Croaky-voiced man: I've got a money belt on. I wear it for security these days.
Emily: It's a good idea.
Croaky-voiced man:I was trying a coat on once, and I walked off to see how it looked in the mirror.
Emily: Right.
Croaky-voiced man: When I got back my coat had gone. With all my money in it. I panicked.
Emily: Well, you would.
Croaky-voiced man: Went home, called the police, but then Marks and Spencer phoned. They had it in lost property.
Emily: Oh good.
Croaky-voiced man: I'd rather lose my trousers than my coat, do you know what I mean?
Emily: I do.
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Introduction: Reset Forgotten Windows Password
Hello everyone, In this instructable we are going to learn how to reset forgotten Windows 7 password.
Step 1: What If You Have Forgotten Your Windows 7 Password?
If you have lost your windows 7 password and haven't created any password recovery disk simply shut down your PC.
Step 2: Get the Softwares.
Step 3: Create Bootable Flash Drive.
Start YUMI and select the USB drive that you want to make bootable.
Then, Select the type of OS as Ubuntu. Finally, Select the location of .iso file. Once done, Remove the flash drive and insert it to the PC whose password you want to recover.
Step 4: Run Ubuntu Live From Flash Drive.
Start Ubuntu from boot menu.
When you see the Ubuntu welcome wizard select Try Ubuntu / Ubuntu live for new version of Ubuntu.
Once ubuntu starts, start Files then navigate to Windows installation partition > Windows > System32.
Then, find a file named Utilman.exe and rename it to cmd2.exe
Then, find cmd.exe and rename it to Utilman.exe
Finally shut down ubuntu. And start windows.
Step 5:
When windows starts.
Click on Ease of access button at the corner. Instead of Ease of access menu cmd starts.
Then type:
net user Anshu NewPasswordHere
At the place of "Anshu" add your user name and in place of "NewPasswordHere" add your new password. Then, exit cmd and you would be able to log on to Windows using your new password.
This process works only on Windows 7 / XP / Vista.
Thanks for viewing. Further questions or suggestions are welcome.
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Worked perfectly on Windows 10. But, I would add then you need to boot into Ubuntu again to rename the files back to their original names.
Please don't waste your time with these methods, the only one that has ever given me any results is this one here: http://passwordresetfix.blogspot.com/
For me many of the constructions are very, very interesting. Keep going all of you.


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Home > News > "Partners in Planting" Program Welcomes Back The Bonadio Group and Young Leaders United to Dress Downtown Streets and Bolster Neighborhood Pride
"Partners in Planting" Program Welcomes Back The Bonadio Group and Young Leaders United to Dress Downtown Streets and Bolster Neighborhood Pride
Friday, June 2, 2017
Syracuse, NY- This week, a total of 30 volunteers – one group from Young Leaders United, a division of the United Way, and one group from The Bonadio Group – returned for the 2017 season of the Downtown Committee's Partners in Planting Program. The Partners in Planting Program combines employee engagement with downtown beautification efforts to ensure Downtown Syracuse is attractive and welcoming to visitors for this summer's festival season.
Friday afternoon, June 2, 15 members of Young Leaders United (pictured to the left below), joined the Downtown Committee to plant flowers throughout Hanover Square. After they helped make one of Downtown's most popular business and residential neighborhoods "pop" with color, the group filled planters at City Place, located between the State Tower Building and City Hall Commons. This is the third season Young Leaders United have rolled up their sleeves to plant seeds of vibrancy throughout Downtown Syracuse. Young Leaders United, Pioneer Companies and the Downtown Committee launched the Partners in Planting program in 2015.
Thursday, June 1, a group of 15 employees from The Bonadio Group (pictured on the right above) returned for its second season participating in the program. The group spent Thursday afternoon pulling up weeds, seeding and planting flowers at M. Lemp Park. The corner park, a beacon for office workers in search of a sunny bench and downtown dogs in search of a place to play, is located across the street from M. Lemp Jewelers at 300 South Warren Street in Downtown Syracuse (map). After The Bonadio Group's beautification efforts at M. Lemp Park, the group moved to the intersection of Washington and Warren Streets, planting four flower beds fronting the University Building.
The Partners in Planting Program was developed as a way to bolster pride and engage downtown employees in the neighborhoods they work in. By transforming downtown's landscape through beautification and clean-up efforts, participants give back to the community by showing they're invested in the quality of life Downtown Syracuse presents. The 2017 season of Partners in Planting is a partnership between The Bonadio Group, Young Leaders United, Pioneer Companies and the Downtown Committee.
"Planting flowers and participating in clean-up efforts may seem like small, simple gestures, but they go a long way to make a big impact on our Downtown community," said Merike Treier, executive director of the Downtown Committee. "Beautification efforts such as these encourage walkability and leave a lasting, visible impact upon visitors this summer. We're grateful to have the commitment and support that The Bonadio Group, Young Leaders United and Pioneer Companies have demonstrated in their 'planted pride' for Downtown Syracuse."
"The Bonadio Group is proud to return for its second season participating in the Partners in Planting program," said Donald Taylor, managing partner of Bonadio's Syracuse Office. "Downtown Syracuse is a beautiful place to live, work and visit. Our team was excited to roll up their sleeves and dive into planting to make sure Downtown's streetscape is welcoming to visitors this summer season."
"Partners in Planting has become a summer tradition for Young Leaders United volunteers! They couldn't wait to return for their third consecutive season to help out," said Marianne Ferris, Director of Resource & Leadership Development at the United Way of Central New York. "This group is committed to Downtown Syracuse, a place they call home, and they take great pride in giving back to their community. This project is a perfect fit for Young Leaders United, whose motto is to connect with like-minded members at networking and social events, learn from experienced community leaders and executives through our Community and Leadership Education series, and serve as volunteers in projects that make our community a better place."
For more information about the Partners in Planting Program, and to find out how you can get involved in beautification efforts around Downtown Syracuse, please click here.
About The Bonadio Group
Founded in 1978 and led by active, engaged partners, The Bonadio Group brings a passion and an approach to its work that distinguishes it as a nationally ranked, top 40 CPA firm. With offices in New York State and Vermont, The Bonadio Group provides a complete range of financial and consulting service, including auditing, tax, multidimensional accounting, business advisory and financial services.
About Young Leaders United
Young Leaders United, a division of the United Way, is an organization committed to promoting and encouraging philanthropy and volunteerism to make lasting, positive changes in our community. The organization is comprised of young professionals throughout Central New York. For more information, visit http://ylunited.org.


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Journal of Daoist Studies, Vol. 4 (2011)
Available from www.threepinespress.com
From Paradise to Garden:
The Construction of Penglai and Xuanpu
Daoist Imagery of Body and Cosmos, Part 2:
Body Worms and Internal Alchemy
Daoist Incantations for Acupuncture
Daoist-inspired Healing in Daily Life:
Lü Dongbin and the Multifaceted Roles of Chinese Barbers
A Daoist Career in Modern China:
Wang Xin'an of the Southern Peak
Since ancient times, Daoists have used poetry and other art forms to express mystical experience, convey teaching, and transmit energy. A Daoist poem arises naturally out of the stillness of an empty mind, like fresh grasses in the springtime. Embracing both wuji (the unchanging absolute) and taiji (the dynamic polar world), a Daoist poem expresses the poet's encounter with Dao (the way). In this collection, an American Daoist priest shares poetry inspired by his study of Daoist scripture and practice of Zuowang meditation (sitting forgetting).
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The Way of Poetry, by John Leonard (65 pages)
This concise, potent essay presents a first comprehensive theory of what "Daoist" poetry might involve. Beginning with the vision of the ancient classics and informed by Daoist practice, John Leonard searches through poetry from different cultures to find a class of putatively Daoist poetry outside the Chinese tradition. He then suggests ways to recognise its following of the Way and outlines basic principles and guidelines, also including a number of his own poems.
White Tiger, Green Dragon (Tigre Blanco, Dragon Verde) by Simone Marnier follows the spiritual, erotic and psychic evolution of Tu Ming, a Taoist monk in Old China. Tu is apprenticed in sequence to five female adepts in the discipline known as the "dual cultivation," a kind of tantric yoga in which sexual techniques replicate states of spiritual progress. This practice culminates in the creation of a spiritual embryo at the moment of enlightenment.
by Liu An, King of Huainan
translated and edited by John S. Major, Sarah A. Queen, Andrew Seth Meyer, and Harold D. Roth
Compiled by scholars at the court of Liu An, king of Huainan, in the second century B.C.E, The Huainanzi is a tightly organized, sophisticated articulation of Western Han philosophy and statecraft. Outlining "all that a modern monarch needs to know," the text emphasizes rigorous self-cultivation and mental discipline, brilliantly synthesizing for readers past and present the full spectrum of early Chinese thought.
The Huainanzi locates the key to successful rule in a balance of broad knowledge, diligent application, and the penetrating wisdom of a sage. It is a unique and creative synthesis of Daoist classics, such as the Laozi and the Zhuangzi; works associated with the Confucian tradition, such as the Changes, the Odes, and the Documents; and a wide range of other foundational philosophical and literary texts from the Mozi to the Hanfeizi.
The product of twelve years of scholarship, this remarkable translation preserves The Huainanzi's special rhetorical features, such as parallel prose and verse, and showcases a compositional technique that conveys the work's powerful philosophical appeal. This path-breaking volume will have a transformative impact on the field of early Chinese intellectual history and will be of great interest to scholars and students alike.
March, 2010
Cloth, 1016 pages,
$75.00 / £52.00
Building on the Daoist-associated notion of two oppositional force tendencies in nature, this book presents the framework for a new model of science, one which is completely different from the reigning Western paradigm. In the process, many conventional constructs and theories become subject to reinterpretation as arbitrary, one-sided representations of reality. This is a bold and provocative work that will challenge many fundamental premises about the world in which we live.
The complete collection of Scriptures for the Morning & Evening Rites of the Orthodox Oneness Sect is now available for the first time in the English Language. The scriptures are a standard collection of prayers and invocations used by the Priests and Priestesses of the Mighty Commonwealth of Orthodox Oneness (Zheng Yi Pai) for daily recitation in the morning and evening. In addition to serving as a tool for daily worship and ritual, the prayers include valuable insight into the values and morals for living in harmony with the Dao.
Knut Walf
Western Bibliography of Taoism
Sixth improved and enlarged edition
Essen (Germany): Verlag Die Blaue Eule, 2010.
Pp.235 - ISBN 978-3-89924-287-4. Price: € 28,00 [D]
This bibliography makes accessible both the older and the most recent publications on Daoism (Taoism) in Western languages and provides a comprehensive survey of the edi¬tions of the texts of the Daoist Classics in those languages. The bibliography lists about 2420 original works and 360 translations.
First edition 2010 ISBN: 9780982524602
LCCN: 2009907999 Translated by Wenliang Tao
purchase info: www.1sino.com, or visit Barnes & Noble and other book stores nationwide.
Alan K. L. Chan
Affectivity and the Nature of the Sage: Gleanings from a
Tang Daoist Master
Norman Harry Rothschild
Empress Wu and the Queen Mother of the West
Shih-Shan Susan Huang
Daoist Imagery of Body and Cosmos, Part 1:
Body Gods and Starry Travel
Kenneth R. Robinson
Daoist Geographies in Three Korean World Maps


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Planes, Trains, Automobiles and an Arm Wrestling Competition!
Looking back, I can't believe how much we did in a small amount of time and even with all the traveling I was pretty relaxed for most of our trip to Montana.
-We took a 14 hour train ride from Seattle to Whitefish, Montana. To some this would be hell, but I LOVED it. I got to knit, stretch out, try to figure out if the married guy talking to the gay co-worker he just "happened" to bump into were actually involved or not, watch the Cascades pass us by and wake up to Montana in the wee morning. Minus the ache in my neck I couldn't have been happier.
-At Heidi's house we couldn't tell if her Mom loved us, hated us or just didn't care because there were so many people in the house that we might've just blended in. They were so great for letting us stay with them, I love anyone who can handle that many hungry people in one weekend. There were burgers, pancakes, sausages, eggs, biscuits and even fresh herbal tea for when my stomach wasn't feeling great after a cheeseburger (not hers by the way).
-At Eureka, the not so great weather we had in Belize seemed to follow us in Montana. Dominic and I didn't mind at all. It wasn't raining so I was happy! Bill almost got killed by some black powder shooters because he was gathering sage (since I didn't want to buy any). On my first run of the trip, I almost tripped over an elk carcass and then ran back to show the boys what I found. We watched people throw knives at targets, I discovered new ways to use a dutch oven, Dominic enjoyed meat on a stick, I found the only yarn store in town that was connected to a brisket shop, thus making all the yarn smell like meat, I caught up on my napping, played a game called Pigs and won, and yes, I entered an Arm Wrestling Competition (and lost). Heidi took the 3rd place trophy prize and all I got was an awesome sleeveless t-shirt. If anything, that is what I'll remember most of this trip. We also went to a rodeo, inhaled so much smoke from the bar that if I get lung cancer I will surely blame Montana, we witnessed a Mud Bog where big cars try to drive through the mud and looked at lots of expensive quilts. Eureka definitely has that small town charm, complete with cowboy hats, no stop lights and people stopping to ask me if I needed a ride because it looked like I was running from something instead of doing something the TV calls "exercise".
-After Mud Bogging and thanking Heidi's folks for their sweet hospitality, Bill, Heidi, Dominic and I were off in the car to our next destination: The Hidden Moose Lodge. We didn't complain one bit when we were upgraded with rooms that had jacuzzi tubs and Aveda products! In fact, I think I took 3 baths in the span of 2 days. This was the relaxing part of the trip and I'm pretty sure Dominic and I could just live there. With home cooked breakfast every morning, fire places, free wine and even a DVD library, we were in heaven. Having friends just a few doors down was pretty nice too. We had a grand meal, got drunk, watched movies, hiked up and up and up and up, took pictures of pretty mountains, skipped rocks on pretty lakes, saw lots of deer, ate "sushi", got lost, shopped at a Trading Post, discovered that almost everything in Glacier National Park is closed in April, hiked some more and got massages in our room!
-Flying back was interesting. I knew we'd have to be on a little plane, but figured since it's only for an hour it shouldn't be too bad. I was wrong. Ugh. This was scarier than any flight I've ever been on, and I've been on my fair share of scary roller coaster flights. Since the winds were strong in Montana and there were about 30 people on the plane, I was already a bit nervous. Then when the flight attendant asked Dominic and I to move to the back because apparently the plane needed to be top heavy, well that just increased my nerves. I'm usually very good when it comes to flying. If there's turbulence I just keep reading my book or knit or whatever until the shakes pass. But this flight immediately shook something fierce. Because we were in the back I think the shakiness only felt worse for us. When I saw that Dominic was scared too, I was practically trembling. The whole plane seemed more like a wonky paper plane that has no clear direction. We were trying to do a crossword puzzle to get through the whole mess, but I couldn't even write and Dominic was clearly not paying attention to the words in front of us. It was so bad that this was the first time I felt like I needed the barf bag. When we landed I was the freaky lady who kissed the ground. I still couldn't speak for a good 10 minutes after we landed. I was just in shock, hands shaking, just wanting to get home, even though where we just left was so pretty and beautiful. Next time we'll take the train back.
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