text:
- Students
- Faculty
- Businesses
- Alumni & Donors
- Resources
- Home
- US Sciences Po Foundation
- Sciences Po
- Initiatives
- Support Us
- News & Events
- Annual Benefit
Home > Initiatives > Research > Visiting Professor Grants
Visiting Professor Grants
The Foundation provides more than just scholarship opportunities for students; it also facilitates teaching exchanges to allow for transnational dispersion of knowledge and creation of new research opportunities.
In 2011, the Foundation funded Ian Basin, Deputy Associate Counsel to the White House, who taught a course on American constitutional law at the Reims and Paris campuses.
In 2012, the Foundation funded Dr. Eugene Ford of Yale University's Department of History to teach at Sciences Po's Reims campus. He taught two courses: Transatlantic History and the Geopolitics of War and Empire.
In 2014, the Foundation funded Georges Bermann of Columbia University to teach a workshop called Courts as Enforcers of Arbitration Agreements and Arbitral Awards within the Master of Economic Law program at Sciences Po Law School from March 13th through March 20th.
This 8 hour workshop allows participating second year students to practice and hone skills, building on knowledge previously learned. Small groups facilitate student exchange and allow for the exercise of various activities (writing, mock trials, development of oral or written arguments) based on real cases.


text:
Daily Cuisine
With dozens of fresh preparations available on our menu each day – including fresh seafood, prime steaks, poultry, entrée salads, pastas and more -- every guest, even the non-seafood lover, is sure to find something to satisfy their palate.
Download our complete Daily Cuisine menu (PDF).
Daily Cuisine
Ahi Tuna
Sesame crusted and seared rare, served over Asian slaw with ponzu sauce, Thai chili glaze and wasabi. 12.5
Lobster & Shrimp Quesadilla
Seasoned Langostino lobster and shrimp in a toasted tortilla with smoked Gouda, cheddar-jack cheese, tomato and bacon. Served with salsa and sour cream. 14
Crab & Lobster Fondue
Blue crab, Langostino lobster, with smoked Gouda and cheddar cheese cream sauce. Served with toasted pita chips. 14
Buffalo shrimp basket
A dozen butterflied shrimp, lightly breaded, fried and tossed in hot, medium or mild Buffalo sauce with crumbled bleu cheese. 9
Hummus platter
Our classic roasted garlic hummus served with sun-dried tomato pesto, spinach pesto, cucumbers, carrots, and freshly baked pita chips. 9
Colossal Nachos
Crisp seasoned tortilla chips piled high and topped with homemade chili or black beans, melted cheddar-jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and jalapeños. Served with salsa and sour cream. 12.5 Add chicken for 3
Swamp Wings
Fresh jumbo wings fried and tossed in our signature Swamp Sauce then lightly grilled. Try them hot, medium or mild, or in our award-winning Soy Butter Basil Sauce! 11
Lightly fried, tender calamari and sweet cherry peppers topped with Parmesan cheese and served with homemade marinara sauce. 10
Chicken Quesadilla
Mesquite chicken in a toasted flour tortilla with roasted red peppers, black beans and cheddar-jack cheese topped with mango sriracha aioli
and balsamic reduction. Served with salsa and sour cream. 12 Substitute shrimp for 3
Mardi Gras Mussels or clams
One pound of mussels or clams sautéed with Andouille sausage, white beans and garlic in a white wine chicken broth, or try them with our white wine butter sauce. 14
Peel & Eat Shrimp
A full or half pound dusted with Old Bay seasoning. Served hot or cold with drawn butter and cocktail sauce. MP
Half dozen when in season. Served steamed or raw on ice, with drawn butter and cocktail sauce. MP
Ahi Tuna
Thinly sliced sushi grade tuna with wasabi sour cream, mango pico de gallo, drizzled with Thai chili sauce and topped with green onions. 13
Buffalo Chicken
Seasoned grilled chicken with a mild Buffalo ranch sauce topped with chopped lettuce, tomato, cheddar-jack cheese and bacon. 11
Roasted Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables with avocado ranch dressing and topped with mozzarella cheese. 12
Add our Chef's award-winning homemade soup or a salad to any entrée for only 2.5
Seafood Ciopinno
A seafood stew featuring crab, clams, shrimp, scallops and mussels combined with peppers, tomatoes, herbs, spices and white wine. 21
Lulu's famous Steak & Shrimp Combo
Twin 3oz. Certified Angus Beef filets served with a dozen large lightly-battered butterflied shrimp over a bed of seasoned fries. 18 Add extra filet for 5
Fish & Chips
Lightly fried, hand-breaded North Atlantic haddock served with seasoned fries and coleslaw. 16
Chicken Santa Fe
Grilled chicken with caramelized onions, bacon and melted cheddar cheese over yellow rice, drizzled with Swamp sauce and topped with pico de gallo. 16
Seafood Fresca
Sautéed large shrimp, scallops and crab meat tossed with mushrooms, baby spinach and tomato fresca with linguine and a light white wine marinara sauce and topped with feta cheese. 19
Lobster Mac 'n Cheese
Maine lobster and cavatappi pasta in a lobster béchamel sauce with three cheeses and baked with a breadcrumb topping. 22
West of A1A Platter
Shrimp and scallops served blackened, fried or grilled, served with seasoned rice and vegetables. 21
Chicken & Shrimp Cavatappi
Sautéed chicken and shrimp with artichokes, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and baby spinach tossed with cavatappi pasta in a Parmesan
cream sauce. 18
Fresh Catch Platter
Our fresh catch of the day topped with a seasonal fruit salsa and served over jasmine rice with seasonal vegetables. 22
Ahi Poke Bowl
Sushi grade tuna, sweet teriyaki-soy glaze, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, sesame seeds and garlic flakes served over jasmine rice. 18
Garlic & Bleu Sirloin
6 oz. sirloin encrusted with fresh garlic and bleu cheese. Served with roasted red potatoes and seasonal vegetables. 18
Specialities and Burgers
Each dish comes with a choice of side.
Fish Tacos
Seasoned Mahi Mahi in warm flour tortillas topped with cheddar-jack cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo and our signature Baja sauce. 14 Substitute catch of the day for 3
The Prime Dip
Slow-roasted and simmered in au jus with caramelized onions served on a toasted baguette roll with melted provolone cheese. 14
Fresh Catch Sandwich
Our fresh catch of the day grilled, blackened or fried served on a grilled Kaiser roll. 15
Salmon Club
Grilled salmon topped with Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado aioli on toasted multi-grain bread. 14
Lulu's World Famous Cuban
Sliced roasted pork, honey ham, Swiss cheese, pickle relish, and honey mustard aioli. Served on fresh Cuban bread and pressed hot. 12
Garden Wrap
Seasonal grilled vegetables, tomato and basil pesto, baby spinach and hummus in a warm garlic herb tortilla. 10 Add grilled shrimp for 3
Jamaican Jerk Wrap
Seasoned grilled chicken breast, served in a warm garlic herb tortilla with cheddar-jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, rice and our zesty Jamaican jerk sauce. Served with ranch dressing. 11.50 Add grilled shrimp for 3
Pesto Chicken
Grilled chicken breast served on a grilled pretzel roll with sundried tomato pesto and basil-spinach pesto, goat cheese and organic arugula. 12
Fried Green Tomato BLT
Fried green tomatoes, Applewood bacon, lettuce and avocado mayo on grilled multi grain bread. 12
The Classic Lulu Burger
A half pound of fresh Certified Angus Beef on grilled Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and onion. 10 Add your choice of cheese, Applewood bacon, onions or mushrooms for $1 each
Swamp Burger
A half pound of fresh Certified Angus Beef topped with Applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, house made onion rings, Swamp sauce, jalapeño aioli, lettuce and tomato served on a grilled pretzel roll. 13
Lulu's Garden Burger
A grilled veggie patty with fresh slices of avocado, tomato, cucumber served on a toasted Kaiser roll with avocado aioli. 10
Soups & Salads
Soup of the Day
Our homemade soup made fresh daily. Cup 4.25 Bowl 6.25
Caribbean Salmon
Grilled, over mixed field greens with hearts of palm, toasted pumpkin seeds, mango pico de gallo, roasted red peppers and blue cheese crumbles, dressed in coconut-curry vinaigrette. 14
Lulu's Cobb
Grilled chicken over field greens and romaine with bacon, egg, avocado, tomato, cucumbers and cheddar-jack cheese. 12.5
Grilled mahi mahi over organic argula with quinoa, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, red bell peppers and served with mango vinaigrette. 14
Seaside Stir Fry
Seasoned chicken and gulf shrimp with sweet red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, hearts of palm and onions with a teriyaki glaze over field greens. Served with sesame ginger dressing. 14
Shrimp Bruschetta
Seasoned grilled shrimp served over field greens with tomato fresca, fresh mozzarella, spinach basil pesto, Parmesan cheese dressed with balsamic vinaigrette and served with ciabatta bread. 13
Black Beans & Yellow Rice
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sweet Potato Fries
House Made Onion Rings
Seasoned Fries
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Seasoned Rice

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Most Popular Products
|» Products
|» PVC Doors
|» Pvc Moulded Door
Pvc Moulded Door
Product Code : AP- 11
Brand Name : ARABINDA PACKAGING
Product Description
Banking upon in-depth domain knowledge and years of vast experience, we are engaged in manufacturing and supplying Pvc Moulded Door. This door is manufactured and designed by using high quality PVC. Ideal for using in residential houses, this door is carved with colorful designs and images. Clients can obtain this Pvc Moulded Door from us in different designs and finishing as per their requirements.
- Light weight
- Colorful designs
- Resistant to breakage


text:
Hours of Operation
Monday to Sunday of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For us, it is a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to having you among our members. However, it is important that you know that as a member of our plan, you have rights and responsibilities upon the option of leaving the plan. You may end your membership in our plan only during certain times of the year, known as Enrollment Periods. All members have the opportunity to leave the plan during the Annual Enrollment Period and during the Annual Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period. In certain situations, you may also be eligible to leave the plan at other times during the year. Your disenrollment can be voluntary (your own choice) or involuntary (not your own choice).
If you want to leave our plan, you must do it in writing. Please include the reason for which you are requesting the disenrollment. You can send your request by mail, fax, or deliver it to one of our regional offices.
Fax: 787-622-0485
PO Box 366292
San Juan PR 00936-6292
Fax: 787-999-9503
Fax: 787-622-0485
You can also contact Medicare by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for more information. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
Important: The letter must be signed by the member. In case the member has a legal tutor, it must be indicated in the letter that he/she is the member's legal tutor and attach the power of attorney.
Our plan must end your membership in any of the following situations:
*We cannot make you leave our plan for this reason unless we get permission from Medicare first.
The member can request a cancellation from the plan by:
787-620-2397 (Metro Area)
1-866-333-5470 (Toll Free)
1-866-333-5469 TTY (Hearing Impaired)
787-625-2126 (Metro Area)
1-866-516-7700 (Toll Free)
1-866-516-7701 TTY (Hearing Impaired)
787-522-7800 (Metro Area)
1-888-767-7717 (Toll Free)
1-877-672-4242 TTY (Hearing Impaired)
Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fax: 787-622-0485
PO Box 366292
San Juan PR 00936-6292
Fax: 787-999-9503
Fax: 787-622-0485
Important: The letter must be signed by the member. In case the member has a legal tutor, it must be indicated in the letter that he/she is the member's legal tutor and attach the power of attorney.
If you decide to switch to Original Medicare, you might have a special temporary right to buy a Medigap policy, also known as Medicare supplement insurance, even if you have health problems. For example, if you are age 65 or older and you enrolled in Medicare Part B within the past 6 months or if you move out of the service area, you may have this special right. Federal law requires the protections described above. Puerto Rico may have laws that provide more Medigap protections. If you have questions about Medigap or any special temporary rights you may have, you should contact the Puerto Rico Health Insurance Assistance Program, also called the Office for the Ombudsman for Retirees and the Elderly at 1-877-725-4300 or 787-721-6121. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for more information. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
If you were enrolled in another Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and then you enrolled with our plan you may appear on their records as being disenrolled. If your intent is to remain a member of the previous plan:
You will need to cancel your enrollment with us, before your membership in our plan becomes effective.
You will need to notify them that you enrolled in our plan but have cancelled your enrollment. They may request a letter from our plan for their records.
Please note that if you do not obtain a Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage or other creditable prescription drug coverage when you become eligible, or if you stay without creditable prescription drug coverage for 63 consecutive days or more, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty if you enroll in Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage in the future.
For more information on the disenrollment process, please refer to your plan's Evidence of Coverage (under "Ending your membership in the plan"), call Member Services, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for more information. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
Medicare y Mucho Más (MMM) (HMO), PMC Medicare Choice (PMC) (HMO) and FIRST+PLUS (PPO), products offered by MMM Healthcare, LLC, are plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the plans depends on contract renewal. To enroll, you must have Medicare Parts A and B, have not been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and reside within the 78 municipalities of the Island. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. The Formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next. MMM Healthcare, LLC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. MMM Healthcare, LLC cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame a MMM al 1-866-333-5470, (TTY: 1-866-333-5469); PMC al 1-866-516-7700 (TTY: 1-866-516-7701); y First+Plus al 1-888-767-7717 (TTY: 1-877-672-4242). MMM Healthcare, LLC遵守 用的 邦民 法律 定,不因 族 適聯權規種色、民族血 、年 、 障 或性 而歧 任何人。注意:如果您使用繁 中文,您可以免 得 言援助服 。 致 膚統齡殘別視體費獲語務請電MMM 1-866-333-5470, (TTY: 1-866-333-5469); PMC 1-866-516-7700 (TTY: 1-866-516-7701); First+Plus 1-888-767-7717 (TTY: 1-877-672-4242).
H4003-MMM Healthcare, LLC H4004-PMC Medicare Choice H7522-MMM Healthcare, LLC Y0049_2018 4006 0001 1 CMS Approved 10042017
Revised 8/15/18
© 2018 MMM Healthcare, LLC


text:
Conceptual Success
The concept of a goal is an interesting one. While it's necessary to create a goal to achieve results, the processes involves a shift of focus away from the present moment of time. The essence of any spiritual practice is to allow yourself to resonate as close as possible to the present moment. What is the answer to this discrepancy? It is the culturally based definition of success.
In the context of a western society, the elusive goal called success looks like wealth and fame. As a portrait photographer, I have been exposed to a large collection of collegiate and high school graduations within the north east region of the United States. I see this to be a perfect representation of the region's societal prescription. In this part of the world, class officials and leaders preach to their students messages that ultimately vocalize the wealth and fame version of success. They say that acquisition of upper echelon employment will provide a sufficient amount of wealth required to be happy. This is the goal they set out for the millennial generation to follow.
I don't believe this can this fulfill the spirits of every human being that is born into this society, and is the reason for a good chunk of the hardships that this genre of life brings. Anyone who has been exposed to a drastically different way of life in other global communities will see the same vision. Each context of society seems to know they should be chasing happiness, however the concept of profit has driven more developed parts of the world such as the United States to devote their souls to acquiring materialistic wealth while namelessly robbing their happiness in the process.
"Don't be seduced into thinking that that which does not make a profit is without value." — Arthur Miller
If people are able to raise their appreciation for the present moment, this concept may also become clear. Setting a goal must lay forth a fulfilling path that is centered to the individuals passions and desires, not to the tune of a corporate profit. Success will come when passion, the art of creation, and happiness find their place to guide the path set by an ultimate goal. This way, the process of shifting focus away from the here and now can be enlightening, and success can come from within.
A goal is an amazing entity. Looked at with full appreciation and dominant compassion, manipulation of elements within the universe converge to display a desired outcome. What could be more beautiful than that?
Connect Deeper
If these words resonated with you, learn more about my style:


text:
New Homes in Wendell NC in Tuscan Ridge
Tuscan Ridge Lots - Wendell
Another great Raleigh area community has come to our attention! Looking to build a custom home in Wendell? Check out the Tuscan Ridge new home community.
Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area. All information current as of posting date.
Tuscan Ridge is a custom homes community in Wendell, NC.
Homes in Tuscan Ridge generally range from $170- $255K.
There are currently no lots for sale in Tuscan Ridge.
Click here to view up-to-date available lot listings in Tuscan Ridge.
Contact us or call 919-278-8070 for more information.
Directions to Tuscan Ridge
From Highway 264: take Smithfield Road south (exit 425). Cross Poole Road, then left on Turnipseed Road. Left on Tuscan Ridge Drive into the community.
School Assignments for Tuscan Ridge
Elementary: Carver
Middle: Wendell
High: East Wake
(School assignments are subject to change)
Tuscan Ridge is great for a first home, as one can get a great house for the money further away from the city. These large lots offer a lot of space for a yard, detached garage/workspace, or anything else.
Tuscan Ridge is zoned in the excellent Wake County school system.
Building a new custom home in Tuscan Ridge, or on any lot, doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, and there are thousands of plans and options available to make your new home exactly what you want.
Talk with custom home experts at Stanton Homes to discuss options for your new home in Wendell, NC
DISCLAIMER: The above data is furnished for informational purposes only. Neither Stanton Homes Inc nor its agents warranty the completeness or accuracy of this data. Prospective buyers should verify all data that is pertinent to their particular needs, or at least provide for such verification as a condition of their offer to purchase. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. In addition Stanton Homes makes no claim to ownership of either the information provided or the properties contained therein. Data provided by the Triangle MLS as of 04/23/2012.
Wendell New Home Building Resources:
Wendell Lots and Land for Sale
Wendell NC New Homes – Building a New Home in Wendell
Build On Your Lot in Wendell, NC
Accessible Home Builders in Wendell, NC - How to Build an Accessible Home
New Custom Homes in the Raleigh Area - and throughout central North Carolina
Stanton Homes makes building your new custom home easy! We'll guide you through the entire process. Your custom home is going to be extraordinary when you create it with one of the nation's top fully involved builders and the high quality materials and craftsmanship that our reputation is built on. View available homes here.
Call 919-278-8070 to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area.


text:
For more than 6 months, our team worked on developing a unique and incredibly smart algorithm, which used advanced machine-learning techniques to figure out for itself the best possible way to select objects.
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA (PRWEB) May 26, 2016
Pixelmator Team today introduced Pixelmator 3.5 Canyon, a major update to its full-featured, powerful, and fast image editor for Mac. Pixelmator 3.5 Canyon brings an incredibly smart Quick Selection Tool, a Magnetic Selection Tool that automatically snaps to object edges, a powerful Pixelmator Retouch extension for the Photos app, and more. Pixelmator 3.5 Canyon is available today as a free upgrade from the Mac App Store.
"Pixelmator is a very powerful image editor that lets you create stunning compositions. And making selections is vital in this workflow, which is why today we're really excited to introduce two unique and incredibly powerful selection tools: a Quick Selection Tool and a Magnetic Selection Tool" said Saulius Dailide, one of the founders of the Pixelmator Team. "What's more, we're also bringing a full set of Pixelmator retouching tools to the Photos app, including the magical Pixelmator Repair Tool, which we're sure Photos users will love."
The Quick Selection Tool has been designed to make even the most challenging selections intuitive and effortless. The innovative and incredibly sophisticated algorithm behind the Quick Selection Tool analyzes colors, textures, contrasts, shadows, highlights, and many more elements of an image, and automatically detects the object being selected. This lets you select complex areas remarkably precisely with a single brushstroke.
"With the Quick Selection Tool, we wanted to create a totally unique experience for selecting objects," said Simonas Bastys, lead developer of the Pixelmator Team. "For more than 6 months, our team worked on developing a unique and incredibly smart algorithm, which used advanced machine-learning techniques to figure out for itself the best possible way to select objects. The results are stunning, and we're really happy to introduce this next-generation selection tool to all of our users."
The Magnetic Selection Tool automatically snaps to the edges of the object you trace, so you can select detailed areas very precisely with just a few clicks. The sophisticated algorithm underneath the Magnetic Selection Tool, based on A* Pathfinding (which is used for developing navigation algorithms in video games), ensures a perfect outline around almost any object.
The new Pixelmator Retouch extension adds a full set of powerful and easy-to-use Pixelmator retouching tools to the Photos app. Now, you can remove anything from a photo with a single swipe, effortlessly clone objects or entire areas, adjust the lightness and saturation of specific parts, sharpen the details, and soften the background, all without ever leaving the Photos app. Pixelmator Photos Extension has been built from the ground up on Metal, Apple's incredibly powerful and fast graphics-processing technology, which allows you to retouch images inside Photos with stunning quality and speed.
Pixelmator 3.5 Canyon also brings a totally redesigned Stroke effect, enhanced Refine Selection performance, advanced, content-aware outline smoothing for selections made with Color Selection, Paint Bucket and Magic Eraser tools, as well as other performance improvements and fixes.
Pricing & Availability
Pixelmator 3.5 Canyon is available exclusively from the Mac App Store for $29.99.
It is a free upgrade to all existing customers who purchased the app from the Mac App Store.
More information on Pixelmator 3.5 Canyon and a free 30-day trial can be found at http://www.pixelmator.com
More information about Pixelmator Retouch Extension can be found at http://www.pixelmator.com/retouch-extension


text:
- Lots of DNA does stuff, whether it is a part of an ERV or not. If you were to point to something and say, "that looks designed for a purpose", you would do better to point at the genes for vision, say, or digestion. ERVs make no sense from the design point of view. Only bits of some ERVs do anything, and what they do is not always helpful. Why are the other bits there, and why are all the other ERVs there, the ones that have no functional bits? Why do they all have all the hallmarks of retroviral integrations? (See "Why do virologists and geneticists think that ERVs come from retroviruses?"). When you look at ERV function in any of the other sections of this FAQ, ask yourself, "Does this make sense as a by-product of retroviral action, or as something designed to meet a specific purpose?"
- It makes sense for evolution to co-opt useful endogenous retroviral DNA. Detrimental elements will be flushed out of the genome by negative selection. Neutral elements will drift, get chopped up and mutated. Useful elements will tend to increase in frequency in the population generation by generation. An ERV that has lost the ability to replicate complete viruses is in the same evolutionary "boat" as all the rest of the organisms genome. It can't replicate via transcription any more - the route used by functional retroviruses. It's "ticket" into the next generation is the same ticket as all the rest of the organism's DNA - to be useful, or if you can't be useful, be lucky, and get replicated along with all of the rest of the organism's DNA.
- Function is often cited as a rationale for common loci between species. This is based on a misunderstanding of how genetics works. Genes and their promoters can exist almost anywhere on any chromosome, and they will work in the same way. There is no inherent functional reason for corresponding loci in two different species. See Aren't the same ERV genetics in the same places in different species because they have to do the same job?
- See also, "ERVs promote the transcription of host DNA. Doesn't this prove they are designed?" and "ERVs are essential in reproduction (syncytin and the formation of the placenta). How can this be?"
ERV FAQ: ERVs do stuff. Doesn't that prove that they didn't originate from retroviruses, but were designed?
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
A family vacation last week at Black Butte Ranch provided me with the opportunity to get out several mornings to bird many of my favorite spots in the area plus find a few new ones on the west slope of the central cascades. The best birds of this trip include, SOOTY GROUSE with young, two RED-SHOULDERED HAWK dueling with AMERICAN KESTREL over Black Butte Ranch, too many COMMON YELLOWTHROAT feeding young to count, an assortment of warblers, a recently fledged Wilson's Snipe that I chose not to chase and attempt to photograph after it scurried away just before I almost stepped on it, an accipiter at Thorne Springs that I identified as an SHARP-SHINNED HAWK, (at least) two Empidonax species with a WESTERN WOOD PEWEE (all) coming to water at Whiskey Springs at the same time, and a FOX SPARROW that I am trying to ID as either an SLATE-COLORED, or THICK-BILLED variety; whatever it is, it certainly does not resemble the Sooty Fox Sparrows that I am used to seeing. But then again I am very capable of making mountains out of mole hills - by way of example - who else do you know that has ever mistaken an American Kestrel for a Prairie Falcon. I have to laugh at that, or else stop birding.
SOOTY GROUSE (I had to backup to fit the whole bird in the frame):
En route to care for offspring that I was unwittingly standing in front of:
AMERICAN KESTREL that flushed the hawk just as I was getting into position to watch it hunt:
My first close look at the RED-SHOULDERED HAWK as it cleared the stream side vegetation:
I was surprised and delighted to find a second RED-SHOULDERED HAWK pair up with the first one.
COMMON YELLOWTHROAT still being fed by parents:
Thorne Springs & Accipiter:
I've been told someone is (illegally) cutting down the trees that surround Whiskey Springs. The poachers have reduced the spring to a mere shadow of its former self. The light that now reaches the forest floor makes it a much easier place to take photographs, but it is not nearly the magical setting that I used to sit in for hours waiting for birds to show up and compete for drinking and bathing privileges.
Flycatcher extravaganza - I am going to hazard guesses to the identity of the individual species.
All of the birds pictured below were at the spring at the same time. Crazy fun!
Same bird
Pale wing bars, rounded primaries, short projection and long tail helped me make this ID - (four pictures):
GRAY FLYCATCHER - its downward tail-bobbing was very obvious (six pictures):
. . . here it is taking a bath:
The unusually-colored FOX SPARROW:
A few other birds that I found of interest while at Whiskey Springs are, in the order presented -
WESTERN TANAGER, NASHVILLE WARBLER, WARBLING VIREO, BLACK-THROATED GRAY WARBLER, juvenile SPOTTED TOWHEE:
This penultimate portion of this post is about a two separate lake basins located a few miles west of the crest of the central Oregon cascades. The first is accessible from a trailhead off Hwy 126 that leads to Robinson and Kuitan Lakes. The second trailhead into the other lake basin is located off Hwy 242 at the northern end of Scott Lake.
The first basin is littered with the evidence of Pileated Woodpecker, and while we hoped to encounter the mountain variety among the several flocks of chickadee we encountered - the best we could come up with was a few pictures of CHESTNUT-BACKED CHICKADEE.
We found 4 owls pellets on the day-hike (into Robinson and Kuitan Lakes), which in turn led me to look for volunteers to accompany me on a hike back into the same area the following night at 0230 to look for owls. The two volunteers on this unsuccessful trek were Robin Norgren and my 17 year-old nephew Samuel Whittemore. Robinson & Kuitan Lakes are both enchanting - but if you are going to camp, the eastern edge of Kuitan Lake is our top pick for the best place to overnight in the area.
INTERACTIVE Map to both western slope birding hikes:
Robinson & Kuitan Lake trailhead:
Robinson Lake:
Kuitan Lake:
Scott Lake and its fabulous views of two of the Three Sisters:
We found Hand Lake completely dry (it was formerly a year-round large body of water): Nevertheless - we still like the area for woodpecker, migratory raptors, and higher-altitude species including the obvious camp robing Gray Jay, and Clark's Nutcracker.
The INTERACTIVE Map below of what I call the Three Springs Loop was added by request:
The GPS Coordinates for each of the map markers of the springs are precise to within approximately one meter.
Photos of Bear Springs:
January February March April May June July August September October November (5) December (5)
(1) January (1) (5) February (5) (5) March (5) (5) April (5) (2) May (2) (6) June (6) (3) July (3) (5) August (5) (5) September (5) (4) October (4) (5) November (5) (5) December (5)
(1) January (1) (4) February (4) (1) March (1) (5) April (5) (2) May (2) (3) June (3) (4) July (4) (4) August (4) (3) September (3) (2) October (2) (2) November (2) (3) December (3)
(1) January (1) (3) February (3) (2) March (2) (2) April (2) (3) May (3) (3) June (3) (3) July (3) (3) August (3) (2) September (2) (2) October (2) (2) November (2) December
(1) January (1) February (2) March (2) (1) April (1) (4) May (4) (3) June (3) (3) July (3) (1) August (1) September October (1) November (1) December
(1) January (1) (1) February (1) March April (3) May (3) (3) June (3) (1) July (1) August (1) September (1) October November December


text:
I borrowed this article from my Hua Hin news feed. Gotta love the elephants!
As the founder of Elephant Nature Park, Sangduen "Lek" Chailert provides refuge for distressed elephants that have suffered at the hands of humans. We recently visited Chailert and her peaceful elephants—and have the photos to prove it.
As the founder of Elephant Nature Park strides into her center, 20 rumpled rescue dogs immediately begin to howl. She shakes her head, amused. After 20 years caring for animals at her sanctuary, Sangduen "Lek" Chailert is used to creatures of all shapes and sizes vying for her attention. But a pack of dogs snapping at one another is nothing when 70 elephants will thundering across the grounds at the sound of your voice.
"Normally if I go in the field I will call and all the elephants will come and hug me," she says, clad in a T-shirt with "The Devil Wears Ivory" scrawled across it. Henrik Enevoldsen, a long-term supporter of Elephant Nature Park, describes with wonder the affection she arouses in them. "When she talks with elephants they will not let her go. They want her company all the time," he says. "Many times when we come, we cannot go in the field with [Lek] because all the elephants will come to her."
For the last twenty years, this diminutively-sized woman has given voice to Asia's largest species. As founder of the Elephant Nature Park—a sanctuary established in 1996 across 250 sprawling acres of parkland in Northern Thailand—she has educated both the local population and Thailand's booming tourist scene on the plight of the Asian Elephant. The mission of her park is simple: provide refuge for distressed elephants that have suffered at the hands of humans. That means no bullhooks (a steel tool traditionally used to dominate elephants), no chains, no trekking saddles, and ample space to roam at will. Her elephants, most of whom are in their twilight years, are allowed dignity at last.
Much like the crowd that visits Elephant Nature Park clutching their iPhones, Lek has always been fascinated by these "beautiful giants." Raised in a hill tribe in Northern Thailand, she first witnessed their suffering as a teenager, when she accompanied a group of missionaries on a visit into the jungle to observe elephants in the logging industry.
"I saw a bull elephant badly pushed to work [who had] an injury," Lek recalls. "He started screaming. I asked the owner when this elephant will have time to rest and they said they have no room for that. When they die, they stop working."
She passes a hand across her face, still haunted by the memory. Her voice grows anguished. "I saw the elephant was angry and upset when they beat him to go to work," she says. "He was screaming; it was unbelievable. That is deep in my mind. I can't forget that."
In a country where more than half of the elephant population are held in captivity, this wasn't an unfortunate one-off. Logging camps—made illegal in 1989 by the Thai government, although with some still in unlawful operation today—force elephants to bulldoze felled trees out of the jungle's dense growth. Subjected to brutal beatings, often starved and maimed by live land mines along the Thai-Burma border, these elephants suffer daily physical and psychological torture. The closure of the logging camps didn't end their suffering; instead, it presented a new form of misery. Their owners—burdened with the cost of providing 400-600 pounds of food per day for their charge—were forced to seek alternative means of employment. Soon, elephants were performing elaborate tricks, offering rides to tourists on their backs or being led through Bangkok, begging for money.
Raised on a diet of Dumbo and circus shows, most tourists are oblivious to the harm their dollar does. It's hard not to feel delighted at the sight of an elephant painting a watercolor with its trunk—but these tricks are the result of years of torture. All domesticated elephants are subjected to a savage ritual called phajaan, or "crushing," that has existed in Asia for centuries.
Separated from their mothers while they are still calves—a process that often involves killing 4-5 members of the herd in the process—baby elephants are then tied into wooden cages. Over the next week, they are repeatedly stabbed with bullhooks, beaten with metal, starved, sleep-deprived, burned, and bound by ropes that pull their limbs apart. Eventually, teetering close to death, their spirit is broken.
It is then that the mahout (person who works with elephants) will bring the animal its first meal—and so begins a relationship between man and animal steeped in physical abuse and mental domination. Now and again, elephants snap—as demonstrated by the recent case of the British tourist trampled to death by an elephant at a trekking camp.
By the time the elephants reach Elephant Nature Park, most are in pieces. "Eighty-five percent arrive with mental problems," says Lek. "Some of them stare like a zombie. They are traumatized from their work. Handicapped, injured, blind, lame—but the worst part is the mental [anguish]. Many of them stand still; many spin around by themselves. Many scream and run away when they see other elephants. Their mind is completely gone."
Kabu, a lumbering giant who patiently humors the crowd of tourists eager to feed her watermelons, is one such case. Rescued from Thailand's logging industry, one leg is completely useless. Worse still, in the eight months since her arrival at the sanctuary, she has failed to make any friends. She may never manage to integrate into a herd.
"Their life has so much suffering," says Lek. "They are big, but to be under the human hand they must suffer. We use them like a slave."
With Elephant Nature Park, Lek—an entrepreneur at heart, who has run everything from a laundry business to a travel agency—has pioneered a new business model. Catering to tourism's enormous appetite for elephants, the park allows visitors to feed and bathe the sanctuary's inhabitants in a safe, ethical environment.
All proceeds from proceeds from the tourist packages—which include one-day trips, overnight stays, and week-long volunteering slots—are pumped back into the costs of running the sanctuary. "If I want to farm a rice paddy, I don't wait for the rain. It's the same when I want to look after the elephant," says Lek. "I can't wait for donations. I need to find money for the business."
Gazing across the field, she catches sight of a sway-backed, 77-year-old elephant. Rescued two years ago, this matriarch will spend her final years ambling across the sanctuary's parkland, untethered and without fear of violence. "She's beautiful now," Lek says, "I'm proud of her. – broadly.vice.com


text:
IN today's celebrity gallery Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen poses in the new H&M advertising campaign. The multi-talented model also provides the soundtrack for the commercials, singing 'All Day and All of the Night' by The Kinks.
Actress Scarlett Johansson was beaming on the red carpet in Venice as she attended the premiere of science-fiction movie 'Under The Skin'.
Kelly Macdonald and Steve Buscemi joined the rest of the cast of "Boardwalk Empire" for the New York premiere of season four of the Prohibition era period drama.
View these pictures and more in our gallery below.


text:
James Dias and his friends set out to tackle the Henley Tough Mudder after being badgered into supporting Gloucestershire Young Carers by his wife.
Annamarie pledged match-funding from her company Frog Investments Limited then she passed the baton to her husband.
James says: "Overall, we raised £2,863.75 with gift aid, which is higher than we were initially expecting.
"The mud run itself was amazingly good fun and we have an absolutely brilliant day. It was really well organised and there was a great feeling of achievement once we crossed the finish line. There was a real sense of camaraderie all around the course with everyone helping people under / over / through all the various wet and muddy obstacles. Surprising the 10,000 volts at the end was nothing compared to the pain of the arctic enema obstacle when we were plunged into an ice bath – you have never heard three grown men scream so much!"


text:
What is unique about this Trinity Book?
Dr. Morey clearly documents in his Trinity book that God is multi-personal and that this was taught in the Old Testament, Intertestamental Jewish writings, and the literature of the Early Church.
Unintimidated by the tide of human thought in contemporary philosophy, ethics, and even liberal theology, Dr. Robert A. Morey builds a theoretically sound, intellectually compelling, and biblically based case for the Trinity within the context of those issues that will dominate twenty-first century thought.
From the unique vantage point as a professional researcher of those issues which affect the Christian Church and its role in Western culture, Dr. Morey brings a perspective to his study of the triune God that makes this a work of unparalleled significance to all who desire to understand and positively impact the world in which we live.
Carefully documented scholarship combined with a straight-forward and journalistic writing style make this a serious work that can and should be read by every thinking contemporary Christian.
A beacon of sanity. A foundation of certainty. A timely and compelling reexamination of the biblical reality of God and his absolute character in light of a twenty-first century society awash in meaningless relativism.
Dr. Robert A. Morey is internationally respected as one of the best theologians and apologists in the 21st Century. He is the author of over 60 books. Dr. Morey's educational background includes Classical Greek as well as Koine Greek, Hebrew, philosophy, "Jewish" and "Rabbinic writings" such as the Midrash, Mishnah, Talmuds, Dead Sea Scrolls, and Apocalyptic literature.
Dr. Gleason Archer, professor at Fuller Theological Seminary and Trinity Divinity School, reviewed Dr. Morey's book on the Trinity as the best work on the Trinity ever written. Dr. Morey has discovered new evidence from The Dead Sea Scrolls on the deity of Messiah and the triune nature of God.
Dr. Robert A. Morey Ph.D., D.Min., D.D.
Faith Defenders


text:
San Francisco Travel Guide, Part 2
I'm pretty sure San Francisco is my spirit city.read more
San Francisco Travel Guide, Part 1
In the past five years, I've racked up a long list of "favorite" San Francisco restaurants because it's too hard to narrow it down to just one or two.read more
2017 Year in Review
Some highlights of where we traveled, what we ate, what I grew in my garden, what we watched, what we read, and the ways we worked in the last year.read more
Argentine Splendor at the Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
It's hard not to love a palace built in the 1930s, especially one that's been meticulously restored and modernized. The Palace side of the hotel boasts crystal chandeliers, intricately carved wooden doors, and historic details. The Tower side is sleek, contemporary, and posh in a totally different way.read more
A Few Stops in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Even though I spent a large part of my childhood in North Carolina, I never spent much time in Winston-Salem. The city was built around the tobacco industry, which declined decades ago. Even though a strong university and hospital presence remained, the city was left with a lot of abandoned warehouses and historical structures. But a recent renaissance has filled those spaces with cool breweries and trendy restaurants.read more
Asheville Travel Guide
Asheville is a quirky little city in Western North Carolina, known for the Biltmore House, beer, hippies, and more recently, a great food scene. It's a place to escape normal. And good news if you like traveling with your pup: many Asheville establishments are dog-friendly.read more
Around the World, Around the Web
For this month's installment of Around the World, Around the Web, the links are focused on tips for where to stay, eat, drink, shop, and play in 9 Southern cities + 1 rural resort.read more
A Charming Chattanooga Stay at the "Tremont Treehouse"
The Treemont Treehouse is a quaint, historic home with updated finishes, making it equal parts charming and comfortable. It has cute and quirky decorations all throughout the house–I could've spent hours inspecting the shelves!read more
Around the World, Around the Web
Around the World, Around the Web is a monthly list of travel-related links for wanderlust inspiration. This month's theme is Christmas in July, because it's time to start planning a Christmas trip!read more
Chicago Travel Guide
I've heard it's hard to beat Chicago on a sunny summer day, and if our recent trip is any indication, then I totally agree. A stroll along the Riverwalk, down the Lakefront Trail, or through Millennium Park shows the city's masterful marriage of nature and architecture. There are activities suited for all ages and budgets, including pro sports games, boat tours, shopping, and my activity of choice: eating. From Chicago's famous deep dish pizza to artful fine dining to trendy food halls, there's something for everyone.read more
When Love Transcends a Language Barrier
In March of this year, I traveled to the northeastern coast of Brazil with my husband's family. We didn't embark on nearly 20 hours of travel (each way) for an off-the-beaten-path, exotic vacation. We went because there were two church communities in Fortaleza, Brazil that loved my late mother-in-law so much that they wanted to honor her life; and they wanted us to be there.read more
SoCal Luxury at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is situated on a dramatic stretch of California coastline that reminds me of the Italian Riviera. The sprawling property is perched above a wide beach dotted with umbrellas. The landscape is lush, the weather is ideal, and thoughtful details abound.read more


text:
HMS Westminster has officially rejoined the fleet in a special rededication ceremony.
The Royal Navy frigate has undergone a complete refit, taking her out of action for the last two years.
HMS Westminster is over two decades old, and she now has one of the most up to date weapons and radar systems in the Royal Navy's fleet.
During her two year overhaul 800 engineers worked on the machinery and engines as well as giving her Artisan 3D radar and a brand new weapons system.
Today the ship's company have taken part in a special ceremony, attended by their friends and family.
It is the official rededication for HMS Westminster back into the fleet.
HMS Westminster is one of three type 23s to emerge from similar overhauls simultaneously, and is set to start its operational sea training by the summer.


text:
Increasingly competitive recruitment firms allow businesses to concentrate on their core competencies. Recruitment specialists have the expertise to identify and source talent within a very short duration, and therefore provide a valuable service to organisations that are hard-pressed for time. Another advantage of outsourcing is to be found in cost-saving with no requirement for additional personnel, equipment or associated resources. Seeing the rise of new businesses and job openings as an opportunity, ATI has ventured into a professional recruitment agency.
Connect Executive Search
Connect Executive Search Middle East is a full service selection and placement agency that is focused on supplying the best pool of talent to the Middle East. Offering an unrivalled level of service, the company's aim is to connect organisations with leading professionals through its team's sector specific knowledge and in-depth understanding of the Middle East market. The combination of the recruitment agency's local intelligence and global network enables it to source the best talent in the region within the following divisions: Emiratisation and Government; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Industrial and Engineering; Legal and Business Support; and Oil, Gas and Energy.
Find out more about Connect Executive Search and its range of recruitment services.


text:
Graphic Design:
Celeste Communications' graphic design services are perfect for your wedding, party or small business needs.
The Celeste Comm Etsy shop is a collection of wedding, party, Christmas and wall art designs available for personalization and purchase.
Click here to browse the shop or drop me a note with your questions or custom order requests.
Celeste Communications offers a wide variety of printed products:
Wedding designs: save the dates, invitations, RSVP cards, programs, table numbers, menus and place cards.
Baby designs: shower invitations, birth announcements, nursery wall art.
Party designs: birthday invitations, shower invitations, bachelorette party invitations.
Holiday designs: Christmas cards, Christmas ornaments, holiday wall art.
Business designs: business cards, brochures, calendars, menus, appointment cards, post cards, greeting cards, note cards, newsletters, product labels, website banners and graphics, Facebook fan page cover photos.
Have an idea you don't see listed? Contact Celeste Comm and we'll talk about how to make your vision a reality.


text:
These are our #MinnStateStories
Minnesota State has 54 to choose from
Consider your options at Minnesota State
Find your perfect program at one of our 54 campuses or online!
Receive information about our 30 state colleges and 7 state universities.
Fill out an application to enroll at one of our 37 state colleges or universities.


text:
515.964.7141 • firstname.lastname@example.com
Iowa vs Iowa State week is here and all around the state friends and families are sure to be coming together for tailgating before the game this Saturday. Right in time for football season we've rolled out football themed bakery items so you can support your favorite team at any gathering! Fan favorites include cake pops, cookies, cupcakes and snack trays. Before you dig in for dessert consider one of our appetizer trays or sandwich platters to complete your tailgate!
Orders can be placed with Bene' or Leigha at 515-964-7141 or 515-964-1633 Please order early!


text:
The Year's Best News on Twitter
For news organizations. To nominate an individual professional journalist, use #journalist
3rd Annual Shorty Awards nominations for the News category have ended.
You can still submit a tweet to show your support of anyone, but it won't count toward the rankings.
Questions about voting? (You can still submit a vote for fun, but the actual contest is over)
News Shorty Award Winners (Tie)
As determined by the Real-Time Academy.
Lei Seca RJInformações em tempo real sobre o trânsito e blitz de Lei Seca no RJ, que tanto atrapalham o trânsito e ferem nosso direito de ir e vir.
The Young TurksThe Young Turks is The Largest Online News Show in the World. Catch us at www.theyoungturks.com. TYT Mobile: http://bit.ly/dNKfpf
News Shorty Award Leaders
Selena GomezThe Official Selena Gomez Twitter Page
OpenSecrets.orgOpenSecrets.org is the website of the Center for Responsive Politics and THE source for nonpartisan info on the influence of money in politics.
- 11 votes in news
- 2 votes in shortyawar
- 1 vote in politics
☂Essayist and writer. My hastily strung together words can be found on examiner.com, and painespeak.com.
- 8 votes in news
- 2 votes in somethingsomething
Jenni HoganAn Aussie having fun on American TV on KIRO 7 CBS! 2xUW National Champion, mum of @lilpookette, founder of @missionhotmama @gogirlacademy xo *Tweets are my own*
- 8 votes in news
- 704 votes in journalist
- 5 votes in seattle
- 4 votes in television
- 3 votes in ff
i Love Dogs, Inc.America's Premium Canine Products
Justin Bieber SourceYour complete source for Justin Bieber! - Download our free App today! http://jbsource.org/app
- 7 votes in news
- 317 votes in socialmedia
- 2 votes in charity
- 2 votes in entertainment
- 2 votes in politics
KaDee Strickland WebShow support for KaDee Strickland & our efforts with RAINN by joining our website! Follow this account to receive updates. - Natasha, Kiralea, Carlee & Lexie.
- 7 votes in news
- 101 votes in fansite
- 10 votes in fanevents
- 9 votes in celebcharity
- 3 votes in charity
Kevin StegerFollow me for Entrepreneur, Angel Investing, Venture Capital and Start-up news. Want to contact me? firstname.lastname@example.com
- 7 votes in news
- 1 vote in startupnews
TonzinxoApenas Eu - Já sai no site da revista capricho e Portal Terra,Cantor,Compositor,Estudante e o resto te falo quando descobrir,ok?! Eu sou seu maior Fã! :)
TotalbiscuitA particularly cynical online broadcaster.
Lamarr WilsonComedic Current Events reporter on YouTube every weekday; Twitter funny guy; Teen Mentor.
- 9 votes in news
- 5 votes in socialmedia
Veracity StewWe Serve It, Even When It's Hard To Swallow. A blog by @stewsteve and @Jordan1138. Current events, politics, pop culture.
CimorelliSibling band from Northern CA, discovered on youtube, with an AMAZING fan base :) :) :)
- 9 votes in news
- 245 votes in music
- 13 votes in celebrity
- 13 votes in entertainment
- 11 votes in cimorellinators
DBSKsleeplessNightsWe are the Sleepless Knights for DBSK, bringing instant DBSK updates to fans around the world.
- 8 votes in news
- 9 votes in 1
- 6 votes in entertainment
- 3 votes in celebrity
- 2 votes in music
ONETVXQ!One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! Keeping the faith and hoping to the end with fans all over the world. 믿어요! | TVXQ: @mjjeje @6002theMicky @0101xiahtic YH CM
- 8 votes in news
- 9 votes in entertainment
- 7 votes in 1
- 5 votes in fansite
- 4 votes in 4
Amy Wood WSPA TV CWwww.TheRibbit.com - South Carolina based Interactive Anchor WSPA News Channel 7 & WYCW's News Channel 7 at 10 Tweet me and see your comments on TV :)
- 8 votes in news
- 145 votes in journalist
- 10 votes in greenville
- 5 votes in teamamy
- 4 votes in inside7
Team Anahi (Oficial)El mejor y mas rapido noticiero de ANAHI en Twitter. Lleno de videos,fotos, noticias y mucho mas. Únete a este gran equipo! Contacto: firstname.lastname@example.com
QPS Media UnitQueensland Police Service
- 6 votes in news
- 34 votes in socialmedia
- 22 votes in government
- 3 votes in qldfloods
- 2 votes in journalist
Agnes MonicaDREAM, believe, and make it happen!
Karen SmithI'm a Mouse, duh.
- 15 votes in news
Celebrating Social Good: causes & campaigns we love ❤
May 29, 2018
Social good initiatives are finally at the forefront of the collective mind, and there are some truly amazing campaigns ... read more →
Get email updates
Get updates about the Shorty Awards contest, the awards ceremony, and follow-worthy people.


text: Thought maybe some of you guys would be interested in this... To Summarize: Register your Wii with Club Nintendo to get an extra 3 months added to your warranty (a total of 15 months after date of purchase if you do this). Register your Wii Fit game with Club Nintendo to receive a nice Wii Tote Bag. Both are FREE. SOURCE


text:
Registered Nurse
Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services.
The RN is a key member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for assessment, care planning and documentation including all aspects of primary care nursing and care management.
Candidates should have 1+ years' geriatric experience, a current RN license, and a valid driver's license.
Software Powered by iCIMS


text:
Website SEO Scuba
Bajet $30-250 AUD
Freelancer to prepare a comprehensive pay per click campaign from scratch for the website [url removed, login to view]
Use a variety of data sources, including Google AdWords Keyword Planner, internal vocabularies and historical performance archives to build effective pay per click campaign.
Ensure that campaign structure, ad group theming, keyword selection, match typing (including negatives) ad copy and ad extensions are designed to maximise return on investment by focussing on consumer intent.
Provide recommendations on associated campaign settings such as max CpC bids, ad scheduling, bid modifiers (time of day, device) & networking targeting settings.
DELIVERABLES: Provide outputs first as documentation and secondly, once approved and given AdWords access, implement campaign.
SEPARATELY: Conduct ongoing review and make iterative improvements (to both documentation and then with approval by implementation) according to an agreed schedule. Envisaged to cover an initial 12 month engagement.
14 pekerja bebas membida secara purata $139 untuk pekerjaan ini
NO UPFRONT PAYMENT REQUIRED! I am Google AdWords and Analytics Specialist with Top scores in Google AdWords & Google AdWords management services. New AdWords campaigns set up and existing campaigns optimization for Lagi
We have reviewed your proposal. We have 9+ year of experience. We working on Website-customization/Mobile App Design Development (Android/iOS),SEO. Project Proposal: [login to view URL] Relevant Skills a Lagi
Hi there, I have 7 years of experience in SEO & Web development. I am interested in your project. I can manage On-page SEO, Marketing & page Speed-up. Please reply if interested. Relevant Skills and Experience SEO, Lagi
Hi, I went through your requirement and feel comfortable to do this job. I have good experience in SEO. Please initiate chat to discuss further. Relevant Skills and Experience SEO, SMO, PPC Proposed Milestones $155 A Lagi
I want to show you some examples from my portfolio. [login to view URL] [login to view URL] [login to view URL] [login to view URL] feel free to ask me for Lagi
Hello, I am a senior developer with extensive experience in building high quality Mobile apps & Web system. When I work on a project, I strive for excellence and 100% client satisfaction. Having an idea is easy, Lagi
Hi, I am a professional digital marketing consultant provide expert freelancing services in Search Engine Optimization(Expert on Best SEO ON Page and OFF Page Optimization), Social Media Marketing(facebook marketing), Lagi
An SEO expert with 5+years of experience in my field. giving 100% client satisfaction. I keep updated with latest SEO techniques and work according to the algorithm changes with pure WHITE HAT Method Relevant Skills Lagi


text:
news: Open days - 50 Years Christiaens Agro Systems
It's 50 Years ago that Wiel Christiaens built the first asparagus machine. Jos and Peter Christiaens developed and introduced the first processing machine for leeks 30 Years ago. That's the reason we want to invite you for our Jubilee with open days on:
Friday 7 (10.00 till 18.00) and Saturday 8 December 2012 (12.00 till 18.00).
Christiaens stands for customized solutions in washing, cutting and grading vegetables for every company size. Specialized in automation for Asparagus, Leeks, Spring onions and (mini) cucumbers. During the open days machines will be demonstrated. There are also other companies to provide you with information.
We hope to welcome you in our company during these days.


text:
Breast surgery is among the most common cosmetic surgery treatment procedure in the UK. Permanent breast enhancement is a surgical prosthesis used to change the size, form, and texture of a woman's breast.
The plastic surgery process uses breast implants that are applied for post–mastectomy breast reconstruction in order to correct genetic defects and deformities of the chest wall or for aesthetic breast enlargement.
Breast augmentation can help adult women of any age group as it enlarges small breast size and restores fullness. Moreover, breast surgery usually does not impact a woman's ability to breastfeed. These procedures may involve:
For further knowledge and updates about NHS-approved breast surgery procedures in the UK, visit:
Breast surgery can also refer to mammaplasty using surgical procedures, the breasts are reshaped in order to give them desired appearance. It has two further types:
A consultation session would be mandatory with your cosmetic surgeon. Your doctor will guide you about each step and specifications with your breast surgery and how the procedure should help you enhance your breasts' appearance and improve your body shape overall. The consultation is aimed to educate you about breast enlargement in a discreet environment.
Breast augmentation does not however correct sagging breasts. For breast fullness and improvements in shape of sagging breasts, the breast lift procedure would provide best results when performed alongside breast augmentation.
Have something to discuss? Please feel free to Contact Us.
unedited - you see them just as we get them
"I have had Botox twice with Cosmedocs. Each time it was given pleasantly with very clear instructions about aftercare and, even better, the effects have lasted longer and without any of the bruising I experienced at rival clinics. I feel in very safe hands."
click here to see hundreds more real testimoinals
unedited - you see them just as we get them
"I am a very satisfied customer of Cosmedocs - I've had three facial areas treated with Anti-Wrinkle Injection at Cosmedocs in recent years, & find the treatment swift, thorough & effective. Also, Dr Haq's pleasant & friendly manner makes the treatment as painless as possible!"
click here to see hundreds more real testimonials


text:
The Big Move
I will be back in the Boise area several time a year and will be available for booking during these times. I will try and post availability on here so my awesome clients now when I am coming. Please feel free to also email or call me about open dates. It will take some planning on both ends but I would love to still be able to capture your families and special moments!


text:
CRPF Constable admit card 2017
CRPF Constable admit card 2017: CRPF means central reserve police force it is done under the ministry of home affairs. So those who have brave hearts to work in this police force has a great opportunity to serve our mother land. a fabulous history of 77 years has been completed. thousands of members have already applied for this job. so those who have already applied for this the next step is u can download admit card available in the official website.this job comes under central government. central govt jobs have secure life and financial allowances they provide. Of-course educational qualification for this also minimum.
It is the oldest ,biggest central armed police force. CRPF is recently released a notification of constable,tradesmen to fill the eligibility candidates of vacant positions for their recruitment CRPF. It is came into existence as crown representative police. As per the given details which are available in the website like exam pattern ,syllabus take it as a reference of previous papers and many more it will help u to get your dream job.her our website provide for latest updates and notifications you can go through this for latest notifications jobschat.in
Importance of CRPF admit card:
Candidates who have already applied for this job can download this admit card immediately.with out this Admit card he or she are not enter into the examination hall. Hall ticket will gives the basic information of what you have given in the application form.so it is mandatory to bring the admit card. in this it gives the information like DOB,exam date ,exam timings,center of examination all the information are available in this hall ticket only As per given that all the original proofs and documents are bring to the examination.
CRPF Admit Card Details 2017
|Organization Name
|CRPF (Central Reserved Police Force)
|Designation of the Post
|Constable (Tradesman & Technical)
|No,of Vacancies
|2945 vacancies
|Admit Card
|Job Type
|Central Government Jobs
|Application status
|Check Here
|Examination Date
|14th May 2017
|Admit card
|Will update soon
|Official Website
How to Download the CRPF Constable Admit Card 2017
- Go to website of CRPF i.e. crpf.nic.in.
- click onCRPF admit card 2017 .
- Enter the required details of registration number or login id and password.
- click on submit button.
- finally download the admit card of it.
- bring one copy to the examination center.
Click link to get more information:


text:
Careers at SunHill™
Welcome to SunHill™. If you are keen to join a dynamic, fast growing start-up in Digital Marketing, then you are at the right place!
We offer you exciting roles in Online Advertising and Digital Marketing.
We are looking for bright people who share the Digital Vision and have the persistence and talent to make it a reality
Opportunities exist at multiple levels. We are based in South Delhi.
Our current openings...


text:
Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, RG40 3AT
Telephone: 01344 772427
As part of the growing relationship between London Irish RFU and Saint Sebastians' School, our children were invited to participate in the St Patricks Day Choir celebrations on Saturday. The children, along with some other schools in the area, sang on the pitch before the game in front of an 11,000 strong crowd. The beaming smiles on their faces as they walked onto the pitch and sang made all the hard work worthwhile to make this happen. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day especially as London Irish ended up winning 39-10. Maybe with the Monday Rugby coaching sessions some of our children will one day play for London Irish...


text:
University of Virginia Health System
University of Virginia Health System embodies the leadership and inventiveness of its founder, Thomas Jefferson. In 1825, Jefferson established UVA as the nation's 10th medical school. In the course of almost 200 years, UVA Medical Center has grown into a nationally acclaimed, 612-bed academic medical center with an outstanding Level 1 Trauma Center, as well as the nationally-ranked UVA Children's Hospital.
UVA is ranked among the nation's top hospitals and has been recognized by publications like U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" within multiple specialties. Renowned for the latest and most advanced treatment options, the health system's physicians and nurses are actively involved in research that gives patients access to treatments and medicine not widely available. Patients travel from around the world to seek treatment with UVA's team.
In addition to UVA Medical Center, UVA boasts a School of Medicine, a School of Nursing, a Physician Group Practice, and an impressive Health Sciences Library open to the public.
The future of UVA has never looked more promising. Recent capital expansions have seen new construction for UVA's Children's Hospital, a new research and education building, and an expansion of the Emergency Department and Operating Room. There are multiple ongoing construction and expansion projects, including a research and education building, as well as a $120 million plus expansion of the emergency department, doubling its size to about 80 beds, all private, including a psychiatric unit.
UVA Health system has outlined a strategic plan that stresses innovation in clinical programs, an enhanced focus on lifesaving research, and a greater investment in the individuals and projects that move the organization forward. This will include Research: Discovering New Cures and Therapies; Patient Care: Support for Clinical Excellence; and Education: Preparing the Next Generation of Physicians, Nurse, and Healthcare Professionals.
UVA Health System is a Magnet® Designated and Baby Friendly Hospital®.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Magnet® is a registered trademark of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). All rights reserved.


text:
It's nice to live in the country, have some land, and grow a garden. Ok, our garden might be a little bit on the larger side. E! had been working hard the last three days, tilling the field ...
... and shoveling wood chips for the paths.
Today was the big day to start putting things in the ground.
I helped E! by digging a trench (you know I'm good at that) for the asparagus, but my project of the day was to get started on the wood flooring in the short hallway to the bathrooms. Getting the first rows down is always the toughest, but now that I have them established, it's going a lot easier and faster. I should be able to finish this tomorrow, though you never know, who shows up, and needs their hands held.


text:
PM returns after successful CHOGM summit in Kampala (Lead-PM Kampala Meet)November 25th, 2007 - 5:24 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returned to New Delhi on Sunday morning from Kampala where he attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Dr. Singh made an early return from Kampala even as the leaders of the 53-member group would release a resolution on Climate Change this evening.
He was scheduled to return later today but wrapped up his visit a day earlier since most of the resolutions of the CHOGM were already concluded.
The domestic situations, including the Friday's multiple blasts in three cities of Uttar Pradesh and the crisis emerging out of controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen's stay in the country, have reportedly pressed for Dr. Singh's early return.
At the CHOGM meeting, Dr Singh raised India's concern on matters like climate change, and raised the issue of economic and international trade and strengthening of the good governance.
With India being the largest member state of the Commonwealth nation, Dr. Singh took the opportunity to highlight the major socio-economic transformations that are currently underway in the country at the Kampala meeting.
During his three-day visit to Uganda, Dr Singh held a string of bilateral meetings with Commonwealth leaders.
He met British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the sidelines of the Summit and discussed the challenges faced by the World Trade organisation (WTO).
The issue of the Doha round of WTO talks, which has failed to take off since it was launched in 2001, dominated the discussions between them.
Both leaders agreed that there is the need to push the negotiations forward, which have been stalled due to differences between developing and developed nations over farm subsidies.
Later in a joint press conference, both leaders sounded optimistic of the early and successful conclusion of the Doha Round of talks.
Dr Singh also met Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper before returning to New Delhi.
During the CHOGM meeting, the highest point for India was the election of Kamalesh Sharma as the next Secretary General of the Commonwealth nations.
Sharma, who was pitted against Maltese Foreign Minister Michael Frendo and India-born Mohan Kaul, said that he would be guided by the outcomes so that the Commonwealth does not turn out as a 'boutique organisation'.
With Pakistan being suspended from the Commonwealth group a day before the CHOGM meeting was scheduled to begin because of the imposition of emergency there, India reacted cautiously to it.
Kamalesh Sharma after winning the Secretary General post said that the group would closely watch the developments in Pakistan.
"Depending on what these developments are, I have no doubt that the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) will be observing them and addressing them accordingly," he said on Pakistan. (ANI)
Tags: bilateral meetings, canadian prime minister, chogm, climate change, commonwealth heads, commonwealth leaders, doha, domestic situations, dr singh, economic transformations, farm subsidies, India, joint press conference, kampala, New Delhi, optimistic, prime minister manmohan singh, summit, taslima nasreen, wto talks


text:
Whether you realize it or not, you probably have a mantra of your own to get you through the day. Nike, creator of the infamous "Just do it" slogan, wants to know what your mantra is.
Nike wants you to get inspired and use your imagination to create a mantra fit for Serena Williams. All you have to do is submit your mantra to Nike.com and people will vote on their favorite slogan. The winning mantra will get printed on a t-shirt and worn by Serena Williams for the world to see!
We decided to submit our own M.I.S.S. mantra – "Always a Lady" (please vote for it!). Not only does it stand for what we here at M.I.S.S. are all about, but we think Serena could relate. She's a consummate athlete and professional that exudes confidence and strength – but at the end of the day, she's "always a lady."
With only six days left, the voting clock is ticking. Vote for the M.I.S.S. "Always A Lady" mantra or submit your own mantra today! Don't forget to spread the word to get those votes! May the best mantra win!
Similar Posts:
- Nails Did: OPI Celebrates Launch of Glam Slam!
- Nails Did: OPI Collections by Katy Perry & Serena Williams
- Nike "Believe In The Run" Competition
- Parents Best Blog Awards – Please Vote for Lil' Miss!
- Thank you!


text:
Steve Dyer: ECOT's Latest Gambit May Already Be In Trouble
Steve Dyer's August 23 10th Period post drills down into dropout recovery regulations and concludes ECOT will have to manipulate enrollment to transition to a dropout recovery school.
Steve writes:
I wondered when this was coming. But apparently, the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow — the most scandal-ridden charter school in the state that owes taxpayers $60 million in overpayments from just one year of instruction — now wants to be classified as a dropout recovery school.
The problem is, they can't do it unless they once again manipulate student counts. They either have to suddenly drop about 1,200 students off their rolls, or find thousands more students. While that can certainly happen, my guess is they will have to perform all kinds of enrollment gymnastics to do it. Of course, they've been pretty good at that in the past.
Why would they have to do this contortion? Because as a charter school, they have to accept everyone who comes through their virtual door, just like a local public school. They can't just drop a bunch of kids so they can get a new state designation that can save their financial bacon…
This shady maneuver must be stopped in the interest of taxpayers.


text:
by email@example.com
The Fallen Movie
Mike Kelly, a clean-cut, dedicated young firefighter from the mean streets of South Boston, still hangs around with his criminally inclined old buddies like Joey Brennon. But Mike's straight-arrow existence turns crooked after a painful injury in the line of duty introduces him to Oxycontin, a drug that soon threatens to cost him his health, his career and his relationships. As Mike slips into increasing addiction and criminal behavior, it isn't clear whether he will be able to conquer his illness and find some hope, or whether the drugs will be the death of him...
Based on a true story....
Latest Boston Movie..
DIRECTOR: James Mottern
Return to Independent Film Pitch.
Do you have some great indie filmmaker tips to share with other aspiring or current filmmakers? Do you want to promote your latest film or service to a huge global network of filmmakers, producers, directors, potential investors and distributors? Here is a great opportunity to first pay it forward, and then promote your projects, products and services.
More Info: Filmmaker Tips - Write for FilmProposals
Speed through the learning curve and fast-track your way to film financing. Download our tools immediately to help you ace your business plan, easily crunch your numbers, find and pitch film investors and fund your film.Read More
Are you really ready for film investors? You must demonstrate you take film investors seriously before investors will be serious about you. Learn the key steps you need to prepare for, attract, find and secure investors.Read More
"Just finished post on our $1.5 million picture, Coming Through the Rye. I could not have raised this money or made this film without the materials you provided -- and for $99? The bargain of my career!"Read More
Get your FREE 8 Week Film Financing, Film Investors and Business Plan E-Course. Stay up to date on the latest Film Investors seeking projects, Film Making Tips, Film Grant and Festival deadlines and more.Read More


text:
Moscow Campaign, Day One!
Our Moscow branch leader Maxim Ammosov reports,
"God really blessed us on our first day—the weather was nice and sunny, although last week it was cold and rainy. Half of the team was in training in the morning. After lunch everyone, including trainees, went out to witness. Two people got saved, plus 72 Jews and 16 Gentiles who don't know Jesus gave their contact info to hear more! Praise God for the good start! Please continue to pray for us!"
We hope you'll be encouraged by these stories from our first day:
Paula reports,
"Today during the sortie I spoke to a young man, Dmitri,* whose grandmother is Jewish. When I shared the gospel with him, Dmitri admitted that he is a sinner in need of God's forgiveness, so I asked: 'Would you like to pray and receive Jesus into your heart?' He agreed and we prayed. Praise God for the young soul that God saved today!"
Marina reports,
"I was handing out tracts when I saw an elderly woman who looked so upset that I felt compelled to tell her, 'God loves you.' She stopped to listen as I told her about the gospel, then she suddenly started crying. She said that she had done many bad things in life, including having multiple abortions. She wanted to pray, so we did, and she received Jesus into her heart to forgive her sins. She didn't want to give her address, but left her phone number. She lives alone and would be glad to meet other believers. Please, pray for her! Her name is Claudia."
Pat reports,
"Today my partner in evangelism was Lyudmila. She speaks no English and I speak no Russian, but we still had a lot of fun! First, I was getting only Russian-speakers, so I sent them all to Lyudmila and she shared the gospel with them. Then, at some point, she started meeting English speakers, and it was my turn to evangelize. One young man asked her in English where the rest room was. She sent him to me and I shared the gospel with him. ?"
Mikhail reports,
"We were in a subway on our way back from a sortie (tract-passing expedition), when I noticed a Jewish woman staring at our shirts with interest. We had no time for a long conversation, so I asked her, "So, will you give me your contact information so we can tell you more about being Jewish and believing in Jesus?" It turned out that the woman was from Haifa. We had a nice brief talk and she left me her email address. She also wanted to do something nice for us, so she offered to put a note from us in the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. I agreed and also asked if I could pray for her. She agreed as well and I prayed for her.
"Just a few meters away we met a young Israeli who is studying in Moscow. He promised to come to our Shabbat meeting."
Anatoli reports,
"I was dropping in to visit people who are on our database. I came to one woman whom our records indicated was Jewish, but I quickly realized she was not. I shared the gospel with her. She told me she attends a synagogue and I was wondering why. It turns out that she has two Jewish neighbors, and she attends services with them. I took their addresses and visited them as well. One of the women gave me two more addresses of Jewish people living in that same building. Witnessing to one woman who isn't Jewish gave me the opportunity to see four who are!"
*not his real name


text:
Today we present our latest PSD background - a spring background released for free download. We have designed our spring background in high resolution and made sure that all layers are easy to edit. Download the background and use it on your nature or spring related projects! Continue reading
App showcase PSD mockups designed in 4 creative styles. Use our mockups to present your applications in an unique fashion. Download now for free! Continue reading
Free wavy backgrounds made in high resolution. We have even included 4 different colors to ease you as much as possible. Continue reading
Email guys cartoon character set containing 4 funny little guys. Use our cartoon character set on your next design related project. Continue reading
Free PSD business card template designed in smart and professional style. Our business card PSD will surely help you to present your company more attractively. Download now for free! Continue reading
Corporate identity PSD pack designed in green color scheme. Download our complete identity set for free! Continue reading
Navigation PSD templates that will surely improve your website's look and feel. Download the 4 different navigation styles for free! Continue reading
Creative business card PSD template designed in 11 color schemes. We've included both front and back sides of our business card. Download for free! Continue reading
Free label PSD set created in 3 wonderful color schemes. The file contains 18 ready-to-use objects. Go on now and grab the PSD file for free. Continue reading
Leaflet PSD template created in sharp, business style. It is suitable for a wide range of companies related to technology, services, construction businesses and so forth. Continue reading


text:
From comprehensive retirement plans to group health insurance to reimbursement accounts to financial planning — we've got you covered. We are a single, expert resource who helps companies and individuals create holistic and meaningful strategies that are in line with their organizational and financial goals. Ask us how we can help you.
Let's Talk
© 2018 Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group, All Rights Reserved.
Business Continuity Plan
| Legal Notice
| Privacy Policy
| Sitemap
Financial planning and investment advice are offered through Sentinel Pension Advisors, Inc., an SEC registered investment advisor. Insurance products offered through Sentinel Insurance Agency, Inc. Investment brokerage services offered through Sentinel Securities, Inc. Member FINRA & SIPC. Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group is the brand name for the Sentinel family of companies which includes Sentinel Benefits Group, Inc., Sentinel Pension Advisors, Inc., Sentinel Insurance Agency, Inc., and Sentinel Securities, Inc.
ADV Part 2A Firm Brochure | ADV Part 2A Wrap Fee Brochure
Check the background of this firm on FINRA's BrokerCheck.
If you would like to continue to another site, please click continue below.
Please do not show this window again.
To return to our website, click on the X (right-top), or anywhere outside this box.
You are now leaving the website of Sentinel Pension Advisors Inc. ("Advisor") and will be entering the website for Institutional Intelligent Portfolios®, an automated investment management service made available to you exclusively through Advisor. Advisor is independent of and not owned by, affiliated with, or sponsored or supervised by Schwab. Schwab has no responsibility for the content of Advisor's website. This link to the Institutional Intelligent Portfolios website should not be considered to be either a recommendation by SPT, Schwab, or any of their affiliates, or a solicitation of any offer to purchase or sell any security.


text:
freelance fashion designer|dresses
freelance fashion designer | dresses women's fashion design
freelance fashion designer | dresses women's fashion design
Freelance patternmaking. dress design, pattern making, high attention to details from idea sketch to manufacturing. – by freelance fashion designer , Lantie Foster.
freelance fashion designer nyc – beautiful leather/lazor cut leather top.
women's fashion designer leather details-by freelance fashion designer.nyc/Lantie Foster
freelance fashion design teck packs. Detailed teck packs for clients to manufacture their product. pic shown, fine soft leather with python, ribbon & spikes.
freelance clothing design-beautiful details,details,details Beautiful details by freelance fashion designer.nyc
apparel design & manufacturing, double breasted cut-out jacket. by freelance fashion designer.nyc/Lantie Foster.
freelance fashion designer, Lantie Foster. dress created byfreelance fashion designer, Lantie Foster. A beautiful color & textile combinations & details. Nylon rafi w/Italian pique' – by FFD.nycDresses-by freelance fashion designer/Lantie Foster.


text:
Haydee + Josh: Anaheim Wedding
The gorgeous Haydee and handsome Joshua had an intimate wedding in Las Vegas but made sure to bring the party home for a sweet reception that everyone could enjoy! And Boy did everyone have a good time! Their reception was held at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center and they packed it with FOOD! Tons and Tons of FOOD!!! I was in Heaven! Great Food, drinks, and dancing -what more could you ask for! Haydee and Josh are super cute together and all about having a good time! Their love for each other totally shows! Thank you so much for allowing Adam and I to document your wedding reception!
They had a cute activity table set for the kiddos to be entertained for the night! Such a good idea!
Josh was so proud to show off his stunning new wife!
Haydee's sweet aunt blessed the food....
Let the feast begin!!!! And yes they even had a huge pig!
Haydee put together a slideshow of their wedding so that their guests felt like they were there to witness this special moment of their lives!
Some of their lovely guests :)
Whats a wedding without the Macarena!!! So much fun!
Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
Leave a Reply.
Published In...
July 2018


text:
Our helpline is the point of contact if you need free help and advice on any automotive related issue. We have the knowledge to help you resolve your problem.
As part of your membership we encourage you to utilise our expert advice whenever possible. We are here to help you; all you need is your membership number.
- Open 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday – Friday
- Friendly and approachable staff – Our helpline experts are passionate about their craft to the industry and want to help you solve your problems.
- HR/Health & Safety/ Conciliation/ Arbitration/ Legal/ MOT – We have experts across all fields of the automotive industry to answer your questions.
Member Helpline: 0845 305 4230


text:
Now that the brand new HTC One M9 has officially been released and is available from all major carriers, buyers are likely weighing their choices here in 2015. And while the new Galaxy S6 is also worth considering, here we'll be comparing the Galaxy S4 to the HTC One M9, for owners that have enjoyed the phone for nearly two years and are eligible for an upgrade.
On March 1st the HTC One M9 smartphone was finally announced and revealed after months of leaks, rumors and speculation. It came as no surprise thanks to a variety of leaks, but sadly didn't feature many design changes from last year. It may look just like the model before it, but it has plenty to offer making it a worthy upgrade over the aging Galaxy S4.
Read: HTC One M9 Review
Samsung's Galaxy S4 was one of the best smartphones released in 2013 and is still an excellent device worth keeping for another year, potentially for the Galaxy S7 or the next Moto X. That said, below we'll be comparing HTC's latest to a device millions of users already own, the Galaxy S4, and pointing out a few differences that make it worth upgrading to.
If you chose the Galaxy S4 over the original HTC One, you may not want to upgrade to the HTC One M9. Simply because it looks extremely similar to all the other One models. That said, it features premium materials and so many more features that it could be a great move for any potential smartphone user.
This year HTC didn't take any major risks and change the design like Samsung did with the Galaxy S6, and instead delivered a phone that looks nearly identical to the model last year. However, they improved every aspect of the phone, made it slightly smaller, and introduced a new two-tone color option, among other things. Lets get started.
First up is the display, since that is an extremely important aspect of both these devices and something all buyers look at. As for the HTC One M9, it's the same size and resolution this year as it was in 2014. This means it's actually the same size and resolution as the Galaxy S4 from 2013. Yea! Both phones have a 5-inch 1920 x 1080p full HD display, so this is one (and the only) area that these phones are the same. Everything else about the HTC One M9 is an upgrade.
The HTC One M9 doesn't appear to get as bright as the Galaxy S5 or new Galaxy S6, but at the same time no one really needs 100% brightness anyways, unless you want to drain that battery really quick. The colors are crisp and vibrant from our review linked to above, and most likely being two years newer it will have better colors, contrast, brightness, and be more efficient than the aging Galaxy S4.
If you want a bigger screen the HTC One M9 isn't for you, but at the same time the Galaxy S6 is only 5.1-inches and not much of an upgrade either. Meaning you'll need to spring for a Note 4, DROID Turbo, or the Nexus 6 if you want more screen real estate.
This is one huge area that separates these two phones. The Galaxy S4 is made almost entirely of plastic. Some love the aluminum of the HTC One M9, while others argue the lightweight and durable plastics used by Samsung are the best route. Everyone has a different preference, and this is key for some. The S4 is also old and doesn't have the fingerprint scanner, waterproof rating, or other features of newer Samsung devices. It's just a big display on an all plastic device.
The HTC One M9 looks nearly the same as last year, as we stated above, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's one of the most elegant devices around. The brushed aluminum unibody frame looks and feels great in the hand. The edges are more round, making it easier to hold. The big bezels below the screen are still around, sadly, and the dual front speakers are as good as ever. Over the past year or so if some users have had enough of the Galaxy S4, the new two-tone silver and gold or gunmetal gray and black aluminum HTC One M9 may be worth considering.
This year the HTC One M9 looks the same, but is actually slightly lighter, and they shaved a few mm of the size of the handset as well. All while improving every aspect of the device. The bezels and dual speakers make it taller than the Galaxy S4, but slightly thinner. Overall it feels like a better device, is certainly made of more premium materials.
There is no question the HTC One M9 is the better device, but is it worth the upgrade? That's for you to decide.
While the HTC One M9 looks just as it did in 2014, everything under the hood is completely different. This is one extremely powerful smartphone with top-tier specs, and even a better camera.
The new M9 is fast, fluid, and much more powerful than the aging Galaxy S4, but that's to be expected. While specs don't mean everything, this is still something many consider, so here's the raw numbers for those interested.
HTC One M9 Specs
- 5-inch 1920 x 1080p Full HD S-LCD3 Display
- 8-core Snapdragon 810 processor (64-bit)
- 3GB of RAM
- 32GB of internal storage and a micro-SD slot for expansion
- 20.7 MP rear facing camera and 4 Ultrapixel front shooter
- Android 5.0.1 Lollipop and HTC Sense UI 7.0
- Dual HTC Boomsound Speakers with Dolby 5.1 Audio Technology
- 2,860 mAh battery
- Infrared Blaster for remote control
- Brushed Aluminum unibody design
- more
Galaxy S4 Specs
- 5-inch 1920 x 1080p HD AMOLED display
- 1.9 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 600 with 2GB of RAM
- 16GB internal storage (Micro-SD expansion)
- 13 Megapixel camera and 2MP front shooter
- Android 4.4 KitKat with a new TouchWiz (Android 5.0 Rolling out now)
- Removable 2,600 mAh battery
- Plastic design
- Infrared Sensor for remote
- more
A few major things you'll notice are the design, the camera, and of course the processor. The HTC One M9 is powered by the latest 8-core processor with 3GB of RAM, a great camera, awesome dual front speakers, and a bigger battery to finally compete with Samsung, Apple, and the others. The Snapdragon 810 actually has a powerful 2.3 GHz quad-core for heavy tasks, and a battery-friendly 1.2 GHz quad-core for smaller tasks like browsing the web. They work together for the best performance/battery life possible.
Obviously numbers aren't everything and both of these devices will perform great, but if you're debating which to buy or want to upgrade, the hard numbers are above.
While we briefly mentioned this above, another thing many buyers consider when purchasing a smartphone is in regards to the camera. The HTC One M8 sort of failed last year with the Duo Camera, but had some neat software tricks. The HTC One M9 now has a 20.7 megapixel rear camera, and the 4 Ultrapixel rear camera last year is now on the front for better selfies and group photos.
This is much better than last year, and should be much better than the Galaxy S4 13 megapixel camera, and don't even get us started on the front shooter. That said, our initial impressions are average at best, but should be good enough for most average buyers. The Galaxy S4 was good in 2013, but these days users want more, and HTC delivers. Add in the HTC Eye software tweaks, and the HTC One M9 should produce great photos for any user. The Galaxy S4 is no slouch, but it is getting a little old.
At the moment software is a bit of a toss up, not to mention this comes down to personal preference. Some love stock Android like the Nexus 6, others enjoy Samsung's TouchWiz, and some are huge fans of HTC Sense UI. Personally I'm not the biggest fan of HTC Sense, but with Android 5.0 Lollipop and Sense 7 on the HTC One M9, things are finally looking a little better. It's still radically different from stock Android, but they've cleaned everything up, improved performance, and added a powerful new HTC Theme tool allowing users to change the entire look and feel in seconds. This includes colors, icons, font and more.
The HTC One M9 even lets you snap a photo and use it as a background, and the theme engine will pull colors for that and integrate it into your devices software. Making the entire device feel personal unlike any prior HTC device. It's a nice touch, but certainly not for everyone.
Read: Android 5.0 vs Android 4.4 KitKat: What's New in Lollipop
Our Galaxy S4 is still on Android 4.4 KitKat, and eventually it will see Android 5.0 Lollipop. However, this may be one of its last updates considering its age. There are a lot of new features, improved notifications, a better lockscreen and more. All of this is already on the HTC One M9, and are available now or coming soon to the Galaxy S4.
With the HTC One M9 being two years newer, it may get an additional year or so of support from HTC in terms of software updates 12-18 months down the road. This may be one reason to upgrade, not to mention everything else mentioned above. Overall Android 5.0 Lollipop makes both these devices extremely fast and fluid, even if it has a few bugs Google's working to fix, so it all comes down to personal preference, or if Samsung fans want to try something different and go with HTC in 2015.
The Galaxy S4 is still a good phone, and Lollipop should make it even better, but don't expect much more in terms of software updates for the old and aging smartphone.
Final Thoughts
In closing, we're not really sure what to think here. On one side we don't see enough improvement with the One M9 over last year to make it a worthy device. At the same time, it's a stunning looking phone, has neat new software features, a better camera, and the latest version of Android. It may not be a huge increase over last years One M8, but it certainly will have more to offer those with a Galaxy S4. If you've had the S4 for two years, you'll love the One M9.
The Galaxy S4 is still a good phone that will run great for another year or so, but with one advantage going to the HTC One M9 for simply being much newer, and getting support and updates longer. Those looking to upgrade from a Galaxy S4 will certainly love the HTC One M9, but coming from a Galaxy S5 won't get buyers as much as they were probably hoping for.
Are you sold on the HTC One M9 even though it looks similar to last year, or possibly waiting for the Galaxy Note 5? All said and done users will probably want to head into a Best Buy or carrier store soon and give the HTC One M9 a try themselves before buying it. This phone is excellent, but get your hands on it before you make a decision.


text:
Text Size:
Getting a good night's sleep is important to all of us, but 1 in 5 of us has some problems with our sleep. People can become stressed when they feel they are not getting a good night's sleep, which can then make it even harder to get off to sleep. Problems sleeping means we don't function as well as we'd like. However, there are simple things that you can do to help yourself.
Tips for improving your sleep
• Develop a bedtime routine where you wind down ready for bed
• To help develop your routine go to bed at a set time
• Remove distractions like a TV or computer out of your bedroom
• Having a hot bath or shower 2 hours before going to bed can help improve your sleep
• Spend some time doing relaxation each evening before bed
• If you can't sleep after 20 minutes of trying, get up and do a quiet, non energetic activity until you feel ready to sleep again then return to bed.
If you would like more information about how to improve your night's sleep you can find it in the guides and website below
• Sleep Well. A Self Help Guide about how you can get a better night sleep
• Poor Sleep from www.patient.co.uk
• Sleeping Well from the Royal College of Psychiatry


text:
Home > Adult Blankets > NZ Solid Weave Merino Wool Blankets > Pewter with Pewter Stripe - Blanket Stitch
Made in New Zealand
Made from the 100% pure NZ Lambs wool. The blanket is durable enough to retain its shape, loft and soft feel year after year. High raise mid micron wool at a medium weight of 360 gram per square meter.