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Links round-up!
From the world pool: January 23, 2015
Socio-political commentary
This explains a lot. How the average American perceives the US racial mix vs. what it actually is. (via Chris Bourg @mchris4duke)
Holder limits seized-asset sharing process that split billions with local, state police: "Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Friday barred local and state police from using federal law to seize cash, cars and other property without warrants or criminal charges." The article links to a WSJ investigation of this appalling practice, and there's also a New Yorker story about it here: Taken. (via @ChrisBoese)
Useful! Stop Googling your health questions. Use these sites instead. (via @ChrisBoese)
This is what The Toronto Star had to say about refusing to publish Charlie Hebdo materials. (via @UrsulaV)
Help, My Friend Won't Stop Having Fibromyalgia At Me! (via @makinglight)
Gaming while black: Casual racism to cautious optimism (via Katherine Cross @Quinnae_Moon)
You think you know what teachers do. Right? Wrong.
Deep Lab: "a congress of cyberfeminist researchers, organized by STUDIO Fellow Addie Wagenknecht to examine how the themes of privacy, security, surveillance, anonymity, and large-scale data aggregation are problematized in the arts, culture and society." (via Alex Payne @al3x)
The invasion boards that set out to ruin lives. "Internet harassment doesn't just stay on the internet any more. Banned from 4chan, the 'net's worst trolls are making life hell for 'social justice warriors'—and anyone else that takes their fancy." (via Katherine Cross @Quinnae_Moon)
Crash Override Network: Online Anti-Harassment Task Force (via Wil Wheaton @wilw)
"Things have happened in the past week": on doxing, swatting, and 8chan (via Katherine Cross @Quinnae_Moon)
Misantry. (via Liz Bourke @hawkwing_lb)
And finally for this section, Natalie Luhrs has a roundup of links, with a section relating to Shanley Kane and Model View Culture. It provides a good overview of a complex situation, and I agree with Natalie's position on this: it's complicated and hard, and harassment and abuse are never okay. I have a feeling I might eventually have some bigger-picture stuff to say about this, but we'll see; it depends on whether I can pull my thoughts together coherently and actually produce something worth saying.
Art + Design
Two articles talking about the design of living spaces.
Home Petite Home (via @evilrooster)
Quote of the week
Life Hacks: "If someone points at your black clothes and asks you whose funeral it is, a look round the room and a casual 'haven't decided yet' is always a good response."
Just for fun
Maria Popova of Brain Pickings says: "Brilliant-nitpickery-of-the-decade award goes to: All of my Issues With the "Goodnight Moon" Bedroom."


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Title: As Hot As It Gets
Series: Out of Uniform #10
Author: Elle Kennedy
Genre: Contemporary Romance / Erotica
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After watching his teammates settle down one by one, Navy SEAL Jackson Ramsey is ready to say goodbye to the single life. He's even met a woman who intrigues him, challenges him, and turns him right on—Mia Weldrick, the funny and beautiful gardener he can't wait to get to know better.
Except Mia isn't interested in dating him, which means it's time for Jackson to unleash his Texas charm and do some serious wooing.
With a teenage brother to raise, two jobs, and, frankly, a complete disinterest in sex, Mia has no room in her busy life for a six-foot-five SEAL with a naughty streak a mile wide. But one hot kiss from Jackson has her imagining all the dirty ways she could fit him in.
It isn't long before their no-string fling transforms into something more. As desire unearths emotions and deeply buried secrets, Mia has to decide whether to give love a chance to grow, or let it slip it away.
Warning: This Southern gentleman is wickedly ungentlemanly in the bedroom. He likes it rough and kinky, and he's not afraid to make his sexual demands known. Anal, spanking, voyeurism, and other surprises await you in this last and dirtiest Out of Uniform installment.
My Review
It was perfect! I was keen on reading the latest installment of the Out of Uniform series, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. Elle Kennedy is an exceptional writer! (duh…)
She has the talent to create characters you see, you feel, you understand, and you love. It is just amazing.
Oh, Jackson. The kinky one. I love the way he knows exactly who he is. His dirty dominance and gentlemanliness are in perfect balance. He is fierce and lovely, cocky and sheepish, rough and gentle, demanding and giving at the same time.
His 'sugar' endearment surely melts your panties off, and his dirty talk drives you wild.
His background story is so shocking and frustrating and undeserved that it makes not only Mia but you too punch someone or something.
Mia. As most of the heroines in this series, she wants only a fling, not a serious relationship. Except she has a very good reason for being scared of emotions, possible heartbreak, and being skeptical of ever-lasting love. She is convinced that "love didn't fucking exist."
Mia raises her sixteen-year-old brother Danny alone who was abandoned by their mother two years ago. She is a strong, responsible, and caring woman, with sarcastic humor.
"You—" he pulled back to meet her eyes, "—are absolutely fuckin' wonderful."
The romance. Beautiful, reasonable, and gradual.
The erotica. Wicked dirtiness. Scorching hot and exceptional. Not only the erotic scenes, but the whole story is totally steamy. Mia and Jackson's bantering about sex, Dylan's sex-famine, the other SEALs' constant dirty talk are fun and keep the erotic level of the story high.
Secondary characters. Danny, Jackson's teammates, Mia's mother, Jackson's family are living. And – needless to say – I'm still in love with Dylan…
"Okay, here's the next one—Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez," Cash said from the driver's seat of his black Ford Escape. Dylan piped up with a grin. "Easy. I'll field this one. I'd fuck J-Law, marry J-An and kill J-Lo."
"How about this one?" Seth challenged. "Me, Dylan and Cash. Go."
Jackson twisted around to smirk at the dark-haired SEAL. "Easy. I'd fuck Cash, marry Dylan and kill you."
Plot. Perfect.
As Hot As It Gets is a sweet, fun, steamy love story. Highly recommended!
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The restaurant bar is an ideal place to have a good time together with your family or friends.
We also offer half-board stays (in July and August only): a great way to get the most out of your holiday!
The wellness area with fitness room and masseur/masseuse. Open from 15 May to 15 September. Our masseur is on hand in July and August, by appointment only.
The camp wifi will leave you free to surf the internet. Totally free and secure access in the activities area.
Paid access elsewhere on the campsite.
Basic groceries at reception. In an annexe next to the restaurant bar you can find everyday products for breakfast (tea, coffee, sugar, chocolate, jam, coffee filters, cakes, etc.).


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Our first island stop was Grand Turk! It was our third time there but it's ok because it's one of our favorites!!
Grand Turk has an amazing beach area right off the ship. It's so nice to swim in blue water.
Ava, of course, found the stray dog on the beach. She was loving on him and tried to give him water. He wanted to nap. He finally had enough and got up and walked away. Ava was so offended! Ha!
After some beach time we made our way to Margaritaville. It's so ridiculously fun! They play the best music, it's all outside with a huge pool and then the margarita's.
We had the best day! We headed back the ship for much needed naps after the fun in the sun!


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White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
White-tailed deer are an iconic species in the Alberta countryside. They are shy and usually bolt when spotted, waving their characteristic white flag as they retreat and disappear into the trees.
Why they Matter to Us
- Deer are an integral part of a healthy Albertan ecosystem, feeding on plants and serving as prey for many species.
- White-tails are generally non-confrontational and a delight to glimpse in their natural habitat.
- Early settlers and Native Americans used White-tailed deer hides to make buckskin leather.
- They are still hunted today within regulations and used as meat and leather.
- Shed antlers are commonly used as decorative pieces or as dog chews.
How You Can Help
- Sponsor a White-tailed Deer to help EALT protect important deer habitat.
- All of EALT's conserved lands are home to White-tailed deer.
- Modify your barbed wire fence to meet wildlife friendly standards. This will ensure deer of all ages and condition can easily cross your fence.
- You can also volunteer to help EALT remove hazardous barbed wire from our natural areas to improve wildlife habitat.
- Reduce the chance of a vehicle collision with deer using the following tips:
- Use your high beams at night, when possible, to make the deer's eyes glow so you can see the deer well in advance.
- Scan the road and ditches ahead for animals, especially when travelling at dawn or dusk.
- Slow down around curves, and at the crest of a hill. Reduce your speed at night when driving on unfamiliar roads, or roads lined with trees.
- If you see a deer crossing the road ahead of you, look for more deer following behind it - they often travel in groups.
- Brake firmly if a deer runs out in front of the vehicle - avoid swerving.
- Help keep fawns safe when they are first born, in early June:
- Does hide their fawn in tall grass or shrubs when they are first born, to keep them safe from predators. The doe returns every few hours to feed and move the fawn. If you see a fawn laying in the grass, leave it alone, and keep your pets away from it - mom will be by shortly.
How to identify
Identify by Sight
- White-tailed deer get their name from their tail which has a white underside. When alarmed, they hold their tail upright - exposing the white - as they bound away.
- Their body is reddish-brown in the summer, changing to greyish-brown in the winter.
- Bucks have unbranched antlers with tines extending from single beams.
- Unlike mule deer, white-tails have no rump patch
Identify by Sign
- Bucks rub their antlers on trees for a number of reasons: rubbing off velvet, marking territory during rut, and shedding their antlers. Look for stripped bark still hanging off the tree.
- Deer droppings are larger than rabbit feces and smaller than moose droppings.
- Hoof prints are 7 - 9 cm long by 4.5 - 6.5 cm wide and look like two elongated tear drop shapes.
- Deer are notorious for foraging continuously along the same pathway, so deer trails are well worn and easy to spot.
- Deer beds can be found by noting flattened ovals in the snow or tall grasses.
Where to Find
White-tailed deer are one of the most widely distributed and numerous of all North America's large animals. They are found in the prairie, parkland and southern boreal zones in Alberta and their range is expanding westward into the foothills, mountains and northward further into the boreal zone. Typical habitat includes aspen groves, and grasslands and fields near scattered patches of trees.
Social Life
- In Alberta, the rut, or mating season, occurs in November. Males spar with rivals, battling each other with their antlers.
- White-tailed deer are generally solitary in the summer and live in varying sizes of herds in the winter.
Food Chain
- Abundant food makes almost any forested or bushy area suitable during the summer, while deer feed on leaves, branches, forbs, berries, and even lichens and fungi.
- Surviving in the winter may be particularly difficult if there are too many deer competing for food or if the snow is too deep.
- Deer (particularly fawns) are prey to many predators including: coyotes, wolves, cougars, etc.
Fun Facts
- Bucks shed their antlers after the rut (approximately late February to March) and begin to regrow their antlers in the spring.
- Fawns are born with white spots to help them camouflage. The spots emulate scattered light through a treed forest (sun/shade patterns created by leaf cover).
- Deer have scent glands between the two parts of their hooves, and on their legs. These scent glands are used to communicate with other deer.


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I attribute the success of my wife Ronda Stepp as a Realtor in both Texas and Florida to asking the right home buyer mortgage questions. A future home owner will often get the home buying bug spontaneously. Let's be real for a minute, maybe the excitement comes on when driving by a new construction home that fits your image of a home, or you drive by the home on a block on your way to work that you have always admired and suddenly you see a For Sale sign posted. The immediate reaction would be to see it so you will either stop or contact a Realtor and ask when you can see it. The Realtor will begin asking you questions about income, time on your current job, are you married or buying the home alone. It may seem they are putting you on hold and in the excitement of the possibility of being a new home owner you may not even realize the Realtor is assisting you towards your dream. The first step for a Realtor is to pre-qualify you as a buyer. You would be surprised how many people want to buy or "look" and are not even near having the resources to buy a home. Having a good source of income, "a paying job" is critical to a borrower being able to meet this long-term financial responsibility. The first step of becoming a homeowner is to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. Most first time home buyers may not realize the importance of this step. A pre-approval will allow a home buyer to place an offer on a home right away. Sellers want to know their buyers have the ability to buy their home because an agreed contract can tie a home up and take it off the market for several weeks or a few months and if an offer is not sound it will fail, subsequently the seller losing, time, money and possible other offers on their property for sale. A Realtor will pre-qualify a borrower verbally considers your yearly income and determines how much you could potentially afford to pay. However, the information provided is not verified by paystubs, W2's or tax returns. A mortgage loan officer will pre-approval Letter issued through a mortgage loan officer will credit report, pay stubs and W2's. This pre-approval letter is more in depth and allow a home buyer to place an offer but even so does not GUARANTEE a mortgage loan approval. The mortgage application process is very thorough and will take 30-45 days on the short side to reach closing (transfer of a home to new owners).
When a home buyer, future homeowner has planned ahead, taken care of their credit profile and realized they will need funds to close on a new home then this future home owner has ask themselves the right home buyer mortgage questions or been ask questions to qualify for a solid pre-approval letter. When a home buyer finds their dream home there is a difference between a strong offer and and not so strong offer. A strong offer will always include a pre-approval letter issued through a mortgage loan officer along with earnest money check. The earnest money will be held by the title company and applied towards the down payment at closing. This offer (sales agreement) once signed by the buyer and seller holds the property therefore a strong offer will include a pre-approval letter and holds the seller accountable to complete the transaction. There are other factors that can determine strength of an offer such as, less concession requests, no contingencies like "sale is contingent upon the sale of buyers current property", type of financing and how quickly can they buyer close.
A good Realtor can not only save time for a home buyer and a home seller and can save many hours of unnecessary stress by the seller and buyer. A good Realtor ask good home buyer mortgage questions on your behalf. If you are a seller, pricing your home is essential to getting traffic through your home for sale, if you are a buyer, then looking homes within your budget will save you time and duress. A Realtor can provide a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) for the property. A CMA takes into consideration similar homes sold recently in the area and the price paid, it will also show comparable properties on the market and how long they have been on the market. No buyer wants to over pay for a property but at the same time if their offer is to low, known as a low ball offer then their is the risk of a seller not believing in your sincerity. Making an offer within your budget based on recent home sales and asking prices of similar homes goes a long way in getting a signed Agreement.
If you are a buyer and have placed an offer and it has been accepted then the next step is the mortgage application process. One of the right home buyer mortgage questions will be what type of mortgage should I get? There are so many loan products now but every one of them has to meet strict guidelines and policies. Do you get FHA, VA, USDA, or Conventional, then there are variations of each of these. VA is reserved for military veterans so if you do not have military and a COE (Certificate of Eligibility) you can rule this out. Conventional Mortgage Loans are insured through PMI (private mortgage insurance) and therefore are going to have stricter guidelines to follow such as, amount of down payment, strong FICO scores for the best rates. FHA loan are insured by the government, banks love them because they are guaranteed through a government entity the risk factor to the lender is greatly reduced. Borrowers, especially first time home buyers with limited funds for down payment find them attractive because you can qualify with a minimum of 3.5% down and a minimum of 580 FICO score. Allow me to clarify, FHA does not loan money they insure loans approved through approved FHA lenders. FHA loans are currently the most popular loan program in the United States. USDA loans are great for first time home-buyers and are government sponsored through the Department of Agriculture to encourage home ownership in less populated areas. For someone to get a USDA loan they have to be in an area that USDA loans are available. This is a great program and has many merits.
I spent a short time in my younger years as a Realtor, in fact I was the youngest Realtor licensed in the state of Idaho at one time. The one thing that has not changed is location has the greatest bearing on property value and market need. For a home buyer to see the quickest return on their investment, finding a home in an up an coming area will see the quickest appreciation as a general rule. Of course there are never guarantees but near my home in Florida is an area that begin to sprout up 10 years ago, the planners said there will be businesses of all sorts. I thought when it started it would be a great area for my work and then I was transferred to another city. Ten years later I was transferred back to the Orlando area and this area was even more convenient to my work but there were not many grocery stores in fact, none. The prices for homes in the area remained steady and higher then many comparable areas, recently Sam's Club began building their first store in the area. Now of course all the eating establishments are there, a college campus is there, a couple of golf courses and quick access to freeways that loop around the city. One of my clients did a refinance there and in 10 years has seen their house double in value even after the 2008 meltdown when they saw their home equity dip. My point here is this, when buying a home try to determine what your goal is, the average upward mobile professional will live in a house 5 years then move. When I was a Manager for a large national company I lived in 7 homes and after buying my first two homes that I said I would never leave I finally looked at the facts. Then next home I purchased realizing I wanted quicker home value appreciation we built new construction. When the home was finished it was valued $25,000 over what we paid. However, that same home in the same area is now locked in with many homes surrounding it and has no convenience factor for access to shopping, therefore other areas are going up in value and this area is now rather slow growth affecting the market demand in this area. If you make an offer on a home and it for some reason does not happen, hold your head up because there is usually a reason.
Can a home buyer place an offer on a home when they need to sell their property to buy the other? Yes, a borrower can make an offer on a home, knowing they need to sell their own property first. This presents challenges and may even be said it is not for the weak of heart. First, your offer on the property you want to buy needs to be contingent on the sale of yours, some buyers will not accept contingent offers. Second, there are no guarantees both properties will close, so be prepared for the what if's, You could sell your home before the other is ready to close and need a place to settle for a few days to a few weeks, this is not that big of a deal, happens often but when kids are in school it can become a challenge. You could sell your home and the other not close for some reason or vice versa. Once again a Realtor can provide assistance here, knowing the market ups and downs are important. A Realtor can assist with temporary housing if you are caught between sale and buying. Should you list your property first and then locate a home to buy then be prepared there could be a gap between the sale of your current home to the home will eventually buy. Realtors are a gold mind of information. Good planning, early planning is always good and helps prepare yourself in advance.
You submit an offer on a home, supplied the seller with your pre-approval letter and given earnest money. What happens ? The seller will either accept, reject or counter your offer. This process can happen a few times either until it rejected with no counter offer or both parties comes to acceptable terms. Once the buyer and seller come to an agreement and the contract is signed, depending on the area you live there is inspection period, usually 5 to 15 days for an inspection, this varies from one area to another, using Attorneys or Title Companies for the transaction will also vary from one state to another. When an inspection comes back the buyer, seller, attorney or Realtor may negotiate further terms or conditions for possible repairs. If the buyer and seller do not come to an agreement a contract could be terminated, null and void and life goes on to the next adventure. One of your home buyer mortgage questions may be can you change your mind after submitting an offer? A seller or buyer can change their minds but for the buyer it could mean penalties and possibly losing the earnest money. For the seller if all conditions, perimeters were met it could turn into a legal nightmare, but realize this, there are many parameters, such as financing that need to be met. If you are denied financing this should not realize any penalties.
Every borrower applying for a mortgage on a property will be required to have an appraisal done on the property. The Lender will not loan anymore on the property than what a qualified Appraiser declares the value of the home or property. Once the appraisal comes back, if the property does not appraise as high as the property sales price then the buyer may choose to pay the difference out of their own pocket or ask to renegotiate the price based on the appraisal. This could go either way. The Lender may advise what the maximum amount is they will loan on the property using the appraisal as their source. An appraisal is not always what a property can and will sell for but it is what the lender bases its determination and value. This little twist in the road can often be avoided if the Realtor does a CMA, for the buyer overpriced properties can be eliminated and not get into your head. For the seller, over pricing a property can be avoided.
Your home is an investment, no two ways about it. A home provides stability and security but even with all the financial opportunities available a home is usually the single largest investment you will make in a lifetime. Historically a homeowner will have the largest share of their net worth in their homes in their later years for the average American. The equity you build in a home over a lifetime can be huge part of your retirement. Can you imagine a life time of being a renter? Even with the housing crisis of 2008, homeowners are seeing the value of their homes as part of their biggest nest egg. If you are waiting for the perfect time, look around, interest rates are at historical lows in the last 40 years.
The Larry Stepp Team at Gustan Cho Associates is available 7 days a week, holidays and weekends. We look forward to being your resource for information and guidance.
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Crime - Sacto 911
Man sentenced to 27 months in prison for ax attack on ranger
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a drunken man who attacked a Lassen National Park ranger with an ax last year to 27 months in prison.
Nicholas Martin Coberley claimed that he had been staying with a friend and had been drinking when they got into an argument and he wandered away on foot – when ranger Chris Cruz came upon him in a truck, according to court papers filed by his lawyer.
Coberley, 45, pleaded guilty on Oct. 11 for the June 20 incident. His attorney, Assistant Federal Defender Sean Riordan, said in a court filing that Coberley jumped into the back of Cruz's truck thinking he was going to get a ride home. Cruz, according to an affidavit filed by a National Park Service special agent, said he drove off to get Coberley away from visitors at a nearby guest ranch and to transport him toward responding law enforcement officers.
During the ride, Coberley first broke the ranger's windshield with a firefighting tool he grabbed from the truck bed and then shattered the back window with a Pulaski ax, according to the affidavit. Then he climbed through the back window into the rear passenger seat and put Cruz into a chokehold while the ranger was still driving the truck.
As Cruz fought him off, Coberley swung the ax at the ranger, who was able to fend it off while suffering only a minor laceration, the affidavit said. Cruz stopped the truck and got out and was able to calm Coberley down. The affidavit said he drove Coberley home knowing that law enforcement would eventually be able to arrest him there, which they did.
At Tuesday's sentencing hearing, Coberley apologized and attributed his behavior to his drinking. He said he has since enrolled in an Alcoholics Anonymous program while in custody.
"I feel good about being sober," Coberley told U.S. District Court Judge John A. Mendez.
Mendez told Coberly that the night of his attack on the ranger, "You could have killed him." The judge told Coberley he remained "concerned about you going forward," and imposed a condition on the defendant's three-year probation that he abstain from alcohol.
Andy Furillo: 916-321-1141, @andyfurillo


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With our first bridal bouquet workshop coming up, we thought it would be wise to do a bit of 101 on the bridal bouquet. No, it's not as simple as just a bunch of flowers tied together with a string – There are a lot of different styles, and methods that goes along with the specific bridal bouquet you want. As Leipzig Floral Design will be guiding our Bridal Bouquet workshop on the 4th of March, we thought we'd share a bit about the different type of bouquets that they have to offer.
The Posey
Probably one of the most well-known bouquet types. This is all your beautiful flowers, tied together with ribbon, into a small round bouquet style.
The Cascade bouquet
Your shower of flowers. A charming selection of flowers that spill over the bride's hands, and flows downward to create a bespoke bridal bouquet.
The Pageant bouquet
Similar to the cascade, but a bit more compact. This bouquet style looks lovely resting on the bride's arm.
The Hand-tied bouquet
A lovely, dense bunch of flowers loosely tied together.
So, what do you think. Which one would you choose?


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Relative Adoptions
Grandparents or other family members often step into the role of primary caregiver when the biological parents are unable or unwilling. Obtaining custody of the child may be the first step in this process.
In Tennessee, the term "related" is defined as grandparents (and any degree of great-grandparents), aunts or uncles (and any degree of great-aunts or great-uncles), stepparent, first cousins, or any sibling or half sibling, as well as any spouse of these relatives.
A final decree of adoption means that the relationship between the primary caregiver and the child becomes the legal relationship of parent and child, providing the security of a permanent, stable home. If the circumstances or desire of the biological parents change, the child is not subjected to legal battles over custody or visitation.
Typically with relative adoptions, when the adoption is complete, nothing changes for the child. They continue to be raised by a loving, committed relative. However, in the eyes of the law, everything is different. The birth certificate is changed to reflect the legal relationship of parent and child. All of the rights and responsibilities of parents are granted to the adoptive parents, including the child's" physical, emotional, educational, and medical care.
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Seasonal marketing feels pretty lovely right now, and it's no secret that I'm a fan of all things British. During this busy week, let's enjoy some charming, feel-good Christmas adverts, as they are known in their native land.
Every year, lots of British companies participate in what would be the equivalent of our Super Bowl commercial competition. Starting in early November, these ads swoop around social media, stirring up buzz and setting the tone for the season.
The most well-known of the annual commercial showdown (DOUBLE MEANING) is arguably John Lewis, a high-end department store. This year's was particularly lovely. (Make sure to check out #MontyThePenguin from 2014, while you're at it.)
Boots is a store I always like to duck into in the UK. It's a bit like CVS and the beauty section of Target thrown in with a bit of something extra (they even make their own lines of makeup and beauty products). And hey, Kate Middleton's been known to pop into Boots as well. Their ad(vert) this year was particularly touching.
Tesco is my favorite place to pick up my favorite British treats (Haribo and Tunnock's), and I think we can all relate to what they've put out here:
This year's Marks & Spencer choice isn't quite doing it for me, but they can't all be our favorite, and this one is ranking quite well.
If you're a Wes Anderson fan, you can't miss this short film he directed for H&M starring Adrien Brody.
This Heathrow ad is quite a charmer.
Saving the best for last, and cheatin' while I do: Mog stole my heart last year in Sainsbury's ad, and so I'm including her here. Mog is a beloved children's book character in the UK, and this was her film debut.
(Fun fact for my American readers: "mog" or "moggie" are British terms for a cat without a pedigree or not of a known breed. If you rescue a cat from the pound and have no idea what kind of cat it is, you've got yourself a mog.)
Sainsbury's ad this year is also nice, but it will never be Mog. That said, I love that Sainsbury's chooses a charity to support with their campaign each year, and that their ads are subtly but perfectly related. Mog helped with Save the Children to support children's literacy, and Dave the singing Dad is helping the Great Ormond Street Hospital for children. Per UK Fundraising, "All profits from the sale of the specially created Gingerbread 'Dave' (£1) and The Greatest Gift film animation kit (£5) will go to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity." The charity is making it possible for parents to stay near their sick children while they're in the hospital.
Check out the behind-the-scenes videos as well: I enjoy them almost as much as the ads themselves. 2015, 2016.


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Do you miss all of your Fanari friends from this summer?
Well, you're in luck because the 2011 Reunion Dance is here! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 9th for some dancing and food at Holy Apostles (Westchester, IL) with your 2011 Fanari Camp friends!
Date: Sunday, October 9
Time: 7:30-10:00pm
Location: Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church (2501 Wolf Rd., Westchester, IL)
Cost: $10 (includes DJ & food)
Who?: All 2011 campers, counselors & staff!
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Warner Bros. Pictures has released the fifth of six character posters and trailer teases ahead of the first "Justice League" trailer hitting on Saturday.
This one puts the focus on Ray Fisher's new character Cyborg with several new shots of the character in his full cybernetic form which seems like a combination of costume and CG.
"Justice League" will open in cinemas on November 17th.


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Sunfest Plaudits for Light of East Ensemble
Light of East Ensemble may be one of the hardest working bands that the Sunfest Committee has ever presented. The members of the group (including violinist Mary Ashton and bassist Jedd House) are fastidious about fine-tuning their sounds and techniques, as well as unearthing diverse new repertoire from the catacombs of time, and the result is their outstanding musicianship and solid cohesion as an ensemble.
What makes LoEE stand out is the musicians' authenticity and devotion. They never take their performances for granted, bringing a rare sense of grace and occasion to the stage as they strive to provide their audiences with maximum entertainment value. Recent lineup changes have enhanced the band's range and depth, especially the addition of singer Tracey Atin, a Sephardic Music specialist, whose vocals are simply spellbinding. An experienced actress, Tracey is well-suited to contextualizing LoEE's selections with her nicely crafted introductions. Her warm and engaging stage manner complements that of Panayiotis Giannarapis, Light of East Ensemble's spokesperson and oud player, who infuses everything with his irrepressible good nature and uncompromising work ethic.
Light of East Ensemble offers well-marinated, well-spiced Eastern folk music of yesterday and today, lovingly prepared and served, and with an enduring appeal to many different palettes. Such is their multi-generational popularity on the local music scene that, at TD Sunfest, they twice earned a coveted performance spot normally awarded to a Canadian or international headliner. In addition, the Sunfest Committee has had the honor of hosting CD release concerts at Aeolian Hall for both of LoEE's recordings: Beyond Our Shores (2009) and Live At The Aeolian (2015).
– SUNFEST - London Committee for Cross Cultural Arts Inc.
Alfredo Caxaj, Executive & Artistic Director; Ian Davies, Programming & Creative Coordinator; Brian Hannigan, Communications Coordinator
"They are a jewel of a music group. The Light of East Ensemble enriches our Canadian cultural mosaic by enriching our music scene with their authentic middle-eastern and mediterranean presentations. They preserve the music of this area, and they educate other Canadians with their unique instrumentation."
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Our writing friend Bonnie Jean Feldkamp was in Cleveland recently to teach a workshop at Literary Cleveland's Cleveland Inkubator 2018. It was a treat to have Bonnie here–and to sign our books for each other. Bonnie's essay in the Laugh Out Loud collection is called "Being Graceful Isn't Everything."
Nearly a year since the release of our book, April was a wonderful month for reunions with some of our very favorite people. In New York City, D.A. and Pat attended Sunday service at Judson Memorial Church on April 15, 2018. There we had a chance to see the wonderful Abigail Hastings, who helped us so much with the research for our book, was Howard Moody's right hand in writing his book A Voice in the Village: A Journey of a Pastor and a People, and who is at the heart of Judson's congregation. The next day we paid a visit to Lorry Moody at her new Village apartment-with-a view. And on April 25, Pat caught up with Dr. Willie Parker in Cleveland before his speech to 800 supporters of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio. Dr. Parker preached at last year's celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Clergy Consultation Service at Judson.
Pat spoke at Preterm Cleveland on Monday, August 14, 2017. The friendly audience (sorry, no photo–D.A. remembers to take audience pictures) included a Presbyterian minister who was a member of the Cleveland CCS starting in 1970. He recalled sending women to a doctor in Royal Oak, Michigan. Thanks to Cristina from Preterm for all the arrangements and a warm welcome, and to Freddy and Melanie of Loganberry Books for making our books available.
One of our favorite bookstores, Loganberry Books in Cleveland, hosted us on Sunday afternoon, July 9, 2017. (You may remember seeing internet postings when Loganberry celebrated Women's History Month by turning books by men spine-in on the shelves.) It was a treat to speak surrounded by walls of great books, while an audience that included family and friends (Pat's grandson made a guest appearance) sat in cozy chairs. Thanks to Carmen, Paul, Sarah, Freddy, and of course Harriet of Loganberry for all the arrangements. Loganberry will again make books available when Pat speaks at Preterm in Cleveland at 6 p.m., Monday, August 14.
The American Civil Liberties Union was a critical part of the success of the Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion. In 1967, NYCLU lawyers advised the founding clergy on how to minimize their legal risk: by referring women out of state, not accepting money, and treating their referrals as an ordinary part of their pastoral counseling, not clandestine in any way. Those warnings served the group well, resulting in only two criminal charges and no convictions for a network of close to 3,000 counselors. So it was a privilege to be invited to speak at the ACLU of Ohio on July 6, 2017, to an audience that included many of the region's greatest activists on behalf of reproductive justice. Thank you to Jocelyn Rosnick, assistant policy director of the ACLU of Ohio, and all her staff for inviting us and treating us so kindly. It was also an honor to meet Ohio ACLU's new executive director, Ben Guess–himself a UCC minister–as well as just-retired executive director Chris Link, a long-time advocate and activist for reproductive rights. And we were thrilled to meet Mickey Stern, staunch activist and founder of Preterm clinic in Cleveland. Thanks to Loganberry Books for making our book available, and to all who attended!
It was a special honor to speak on June 26, 2017, in Kalamazoo, the place where we started and did most of the work on our book. Planned Parenthood of Michigan and First Congregational Church co-hosted the event, and the audience was filled with friendly faces, some of whom had been cheering us on through the entire 15 years we worked on the project. Huge thanks to Cherie Seitz and Cheri Bell of Planned Parenthood and Rev. Sarah Schmidt-Lee of FCC for welcoming us so royally, and to Bookbug for making our book available–and taking orders when they sold out! A team of wonderful Planned Parenthood volunteers was on tap to offer information on health concerns as well as current legislative issues. Thank you to Jack Sizer, Scott Murray, and others who took these photographs. A great evening!
For a June 22, 2017 program at the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Chicago, D.A. Dirks talked with Sandra Sullivan-Dunbar (below, left), associate professor of Christian ethics at Loyola University Chicago, about the Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion. D.A. was delighted to find among the audience a good friend of the late Rev. Dr. Spencer Parsons, chair of the Chicago CCS.
A few more photos from the 50th anniversary of the Clergy Consultation Service on May 21 and 22. At left, Rev. Donna Schaper, senior minister of Judson Memorial Church. Rev. Schaper, as a seminary student, was a member of the Chicago CCS. Next, we're speaking with Rev. Robert Hare, one of the very few clergy to face legal charges as a result of abortion counseling. In the third photo, Rev. Peggy Howland–among a large audience of us–is listening to Monica Simpson, executive director of SisterSong, who gave a powerful message at the May 22 session on how we can move forward. And, finally: Does your congregation distribute free condoms in rainbow colors? If not, why not? Thank you, Judson Memorial Church, for all of the ways you offer compassion and justice.
It was a privilege to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion at Judson Memorial Church in New York with some of our heroes. Dr. Willie Parker, an abortion provider in the deep south, a Christian, and a national activist, preached on Sunday morning, May 21, 2017. (Click here for video of the sermon.) Rev. Finley Schaef, co-founder of the Clergy Consultation Service, spoke about how he became involved. We spoke briefly that afternoon and answered questions as part of a panel that included Dr. Parker and scholar Gillian Frank. An inspiring and historic day with many mighty people.
Photo at lower right courtesy of Rev. Peggy Howland, another mighty member of the Clergy Consultation Service who continues to fight for reproductive justice.
At A Room of One's Own in Madison, Wisconsin, April 27, 2017, for our very first book event. Such a wonderful store, and we enjoyed speaking next to the Dogs section! (Love that Dogist book.)


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One of my favorite trends right now is the menswear inspired look. There is something distinctly sexy and feminine about an androgynous outfit on a woman. To wear a simple menswear look is to attest to your own confidence, femininity and power. It is like saying to the world "I am sexy" without showing much of anything.
To say that this look is easy to pull off would be a vast understatement. This look requires more than just the right pieces, it requires your garments to be impeccably tailored, fitted and proportioned. Although the look is best achieved with well-constructed key pieces, it can still be done on a tight budget.
I've been playing around with menswear inspired looks for a while now, and although I am no expert, I'd like to offer a few styling tips on how to get the look. The main point to consider before beginning to style is the level of androgyny you're going for. Do you want to use menswear pieces but in a feminine way? Do you want a strictly menswear look? Or do you fall some where in the middle? My looks usually fall on the more feminine side of the spectrum. When you have picked where on the spectrum your look will fall, you can begin building the outfit with key pieces. Once you have the "skeleton" of the outfit, move on to accessories. The last step to the look is hair and make-up, don't underestimate the importance of these two as they can make or break your look.
Key Pieces
1. Trousers
2. Blazer
3. Button Down
4. Men's style shorts
5. Oxfords
Tips on styling the Key Pieces
1. Pick anywhere from 1 to 4 of the key pieces for the skeleton of your look.
2. How many key pieces you choose will depend on the level of androgyny you're going for.
3. Pick Key Pieces in neutral tones, save the color for accessories.
4. Create a strong shoulder with a blazer and some shoulder pads.
5. Avoid wearing a dark pant and matching blazer or you run the risk of looking too businessy.
6. You can pair these pieces with different textures and fabrics like lace and silk to play up the feminine qualities of the look.
Key Accessories
1. A men's watch
2. Fold over clutch
3. Scarf
4. Socks
5. A tie
Styling tips for the Key Accessories
1. Keep accessories to a minimum to maintain the clean and simple lines associated with menswear.
2. Choose statement pieces like a structured clutch or a large watch.
3. Use accessories as a way to add color or pattern to the look.
Styling Tips for Hair and Make-Up
1. Consider the hair and make up to be like the frosting on a cupcake.
2. Keep make-up in the neutral color palette.
3. A pink lip and disheveled hair can be a great way to add a little softens, while a slicked back bun and nude lips will do the opposite.
The main rule to remember is "Have Fun!", it's only fashion.


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Pretty much every parent has had this experience: we bring our first child home from the hospital. Emotion is running rampant. We're so happy and thrilled—and scared to death. How can the doctors and nurses let us take this baby home—by ourselves!? From the beginning of their lives, these little ones (who become big ones) present some of the biggest and most important challenges to us. But God hasn't left us entirely without guidance!
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Join MASS Collective to design a ring and carve the design out of jeweler's wax. A mold will be made of the wax using delft clay so that it can be cast. The silver will be heated up to melting temperature then poured into molds containing negatives of what was to be cast. Students will then proceed with the cleaning and the polishing of their piece. No previous knowledge is necessary to take this class.
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What So Not Announces New EP 'Divide & Conquer'
It took a while until the highly anticipated What So Not 'Gemini EP' hit the record shelves end of last year but this time the Australian beat maker Emoh Instead won't leave fans waiting for too long: What So Not's third official EP – titled Divide & Conquer – will be available September 9th and comes with a total of seven tracks along with a dope selection of features.
The Gemini EP has been downloaded more than 800.00 times and left fans hungry for a while. In line with the announcement for the new EP comes the first track which is also titled Divide & Conquer. Without giving away to much, this release does not disappoint at all and gets us hyped for the release:
What So Not – Divide & Conquer EP (Tracklist)
- Divide & Conquer
- Severance
- Lone (feat. Joy) – w/ GANZ
- Buried (feat. Rome Fortune) – w/ George Maple
- Montreal (feat. Kimbra)
- Trust w/ Burns
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Fenetik Records, the softer side of Scottish techno giants Soma, release their first...
Jack Smith 2003
The Fenetik label - a subsidiary of the mighty techno label Soma - has stealthily worked its way into the public consciousness over the last couple of years via a string of competent releases from artists like John Tejada, Sidewinder and Daniel Ibbotson.
Sidewinder, aka Alan Bryden - a Reading-born Glasgow resident who happens to be highly adept at playing classical cello - is perhaps the best known entity on the imprint.
The bulk of his output to date has been alluringly melodic and generally captivating with expansive groove-outs such as Stanway's Revenge (featured both here and on Groove Armada's Back To Mine compilation) shining brightly enough to mark him out above his peers.
Resolution is his debut LP and was pieced together over two years. A suavely sashaying procession of string-led genre-busting songs, it is entirely in keeping with his previous output.
His influences - Detroit techno, 70s fusion, broken beat, jazz, deep funk, visionary soul - are to be heard throughout: "Morph's Groove" places a Ronny Jordan-style guitar lick over some swirling Herbie Hancock phuture-synth. The strutting "Ego Riot" brings his love of disco into play, while "Open Source" is a syncopated sunrise of a track, peppered with plenty of rhythmic percussion, well-spanked bass and coruscating flutes.
Much of the album is relaxed enough to encourage horizontal listening. Bryden likes nothing more than to drape his funky beats with delicately interwoven melodies - but therein lies the problem. Though pleasantly effective for the most part (and nicely buoyed by some more urgent moments), there is a growing feeling as the album unfolds that it could have done with a little more oomph.
It's far from wallpaper music, however, and for a first LP is accomplished and highly listenable. It certainly bodes well for Brydens future lets just hope he beefs up the beats for next time.


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When I visited the site in early Spring it was only starting to come to life. Many of the outside plots and raised beds were largely quiet and only a few plants were begining to flex their muscles. But the potential of the garden was obvious and I look forward to visiting again soon, as Summer progresses.
Below right there is a photo of a smouldering Pizza oven which I was told, local children had used the day before to make their own Pizzas. In the evening on the day of my visit, a wine and asparagus tasting event was to take place.
Although small the Garden is full of surprises and a joy to see as well as providing a worthy resource for the community, a surprise in itself in these days of institionalised austerity.
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Fantasy Football 2013: The Talented (but complicated) Stevan Ridley
Now at the halfway mark of the NFL season, few (if any) running backs have produced more agita for their fantasy owners than Stevan Ridley. Coming off the heels of a breakthrough 1,260 yard, 12 touchdown season in 2012, the 24-year old's stock was busting at the seams. His ADP was a cool 2.8, comfortably ahead of the usual suspects i.e. Frank Gore, Reggie Bush and DeMarco Murray. Up to this point in 2013, Ridley's limited ground success and limited usage have been head scratching to say the least. Only his four scores have allowed owners to save face, somewhat.
Let's turn back the clocks. Ridley found himself in Bill Belichick's doghouse after fumbling (returned for a touchdown) at Buffalo in week one. Largely as a result of that miscue, he's surpassed the 15-carry mark just once and the 50-yard threshold only three times. He missed week five with a knee/thigh injury and didn't see first quarter action in either of the last two weeks. The coaching staff was apparently ticked off by his celebration antics against the Jets (penalized), but that doesn't explain his first quarter inactivity the week prior. It's a typical New England communication mess.
Despite all the adverse events surrounding Ridley, he's scored all four of his touchdowns in the past three weeks, and he looks to be finding his rhythm in a hurry — when actually on the field. He went for 20/96 and two scores versus New Orleans, 11/50 and a TD at the Jets, and 14/79 and a score versus Miami; all without seeing greater than 43% of the RB snaps. Additionally, four of his five 15+ yard runs have come during this recent stretch of improved performance. The visual evidence:
While the magic of Tom Brady still manifests itself on occasion, the Patriots passing game is undeniably operating as a diminished version of its former potency. They'd be wise to rely more heavily on their rushing attack, and perhaps we saw the seeds of that intent on Sunday versus the Dolphins. Brady handed it off to his backs 33 times and threw just 22 passes. Unfortunately for Ridley owners, however, those hand offs are being dispersed between Legarrette Blount and Brandon Bolden as well. Blount got the start with Ridley's benching and carried it 11 times for 46 yards – it should be noted that in prior weeks it seemed he was being phased out of the offense (2.5% of snaps in week seven). Bolden played 44% of the snaps (mostly passing downs), but also vultured a two-yard score.
Versatile back Shane Vereen is expected to return from the "Partial IR" in week 11, which should actually boost Ridley's standing as early-down runner extraordinaire. Meaning, the presence of a healthy Vereen should simplify role allocation – less backs, same production. Right now Belichick is using Bolden on some of Ridley's early rushing downs plus Vereen's passing downs. This needs to end. Blount on the other hand will not be an obstacle to Ridley going forward. Unlike last season's fade to black during the dog days, look for a fresh-legged Ridley in the second half. He is a prime RB2 in week nine versus a Pittsburgh defense that once again looked over the hill against Oakland.
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Carrillo Rivera, Jorge Miguel (2003) Behavioral antecedents and strategic outcomes of inter-organizational collaborative capabilities. PhD thesis, Concordia University.
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Alliances have emerged as a strategy for firms to achieve and sustain a competitive position based on their capacity to innovate. Alliance success demands both strategic and behavioral fit. In order to assure alliance success, firms should develop relational skills by consistently performing a set of pro-social behaviors over time that cut across organizational boundaries. This study supports resource-based and social-exchange explanations of how firms develop relational and collaborative skills under the context of an emergent economy like Mexico. Cross sectional data revealed that sustaining a collaborative venture requires the development of certain sophisticated and complex organizational capabilities. Relational capabilities support and build the social architecture of exchange relationships. Collaborative capabilities support the interaction processes by focusing on preventing outcome discrepancies by working on the collaborative process discrepancies. The interaction of relational and collaborative capabilities results in the achievement of strategic outcomes like the development innovation capabilities.
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alessandromammoli needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 230 designs submitted by 84 freelance designers.
By Nani
Breezybloomhub is a floral design company that caters high-end floral arrangements based on clients' preferences. What makes Breezybloomhub special is the organic, personalized, detail oriented, modern and convenient way to buy floral designs both online and though carefully identifying the clients' needs and preferences for that special event by setting up face to face interviews that will help us guide and identify what the client wants (Concept 2). We make buying flowers an easy, enjoyable and inspirational experience focused on the personal touch of Nani (The founder and face of company).
We are currently focused on 2 concepts with possible room for expanding to other personalized floral services. The first concept is based on a 100% online based end-costumer website that will sell packages of floral arrangements based on price, event and add-ons to compliment the arrangement buying experience. Further upcoming concepts include arrangement delivery packages for places such as hotels, restaurants, offices and homes for flower lovers, corporations and small businesses.
We would like our company logo to be appealing both to the flower lover and to the person who is buying a floral design for that special event or that special someone who has no clue about the floral world. We want to focus on a personalized, detail oriented, professional, modern and a very clean model that will be appealing to the eye as well as catchy when used in different platforms, floral products and stationary. I know the name is long, but I would love it if the logo could be made in a way that if name is incorporated in the design, it appears as "Breezybloomhub" and maybe play with "Floral Designs by Nani" as we are making Nani the face and focus of the brand. Black and whites or any clean, simple color pallets.
If any colors are used, please use light cold colors
Open to all different and unexpected ideas as well!
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The Traveler Guitar Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ acoustic-electric travel guitar lets you take your music with you, wherever you go. The fully acoustic Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ fits in an airline overhead bin, yet it's amazingly full-featured, with a 25.5" scale length, a headphone amp/preamp, and even an onboard tuner. With its streamlined, matte-finished mahogany body and mahogany neck with ebonized rosewood fingerboard, the Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ weighs in at less than four pounds and is only 32.25" bow to stern. You even get a deluxe gig bag with the Traveler Guitar Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ.
Traveler Guitar Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ Acoustic-electric Travel Guitar
- Fully acoustic travel guitar
- Ditch the bulk, not the scale length
- Shadow pickup system delivers full-sized acoustic sound
Fully acoustic travel guitar
The Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ is a completely acoustic instrument with a full 25.5" scale length. With an overall length of 32.25", the AG-200 EQ can fit into an overhead compartment on a plane. The unique Traveler Guitar Streamline Tuning System lets the AG-200 EQ use a lighter bracing pattern that helps create more volume than you'd expect from an instrument this size. The Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ's spruce top, mahogany body, and mahogany neck that's topped with an ebonized rosewood fingerboard deliver premium sounds and playability wherever your travels may take you.
Ditch the bulk, not the scale length
Sure there are other so-called travel guitars out there, but the Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ gives you something those shrunk-down models can't: real full-scale feel. That's because the AG-200 EQ's unique design manages to lose the excess bulk, without trimming down its scale length. You don't even need to buy special strings! In the end, the Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ gives you a super-portable guitar that still feels and acts like a regular, full-sized instrument in every way that matters.
Shadow pickup system delivers full-sized acoustic sound
Traveler Guitar decided to outfit their Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ with an amazing Shadow pickup system. This system includes a highly sensitive piezo pickup element, which translates the Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ's natural acoustic resonance into the sound of a full-sized instrument. But plug in a pair of headphones (there's a headphone preamp system onboard!) and listen to the AG-200 EQ come to life. You'll also want to plug into your favorite amp or the PA system at the little coffeehouse open mic you happened upon. The high-quality custom Shadow pickup system sounds amazing; you won't believe how great this acoustic guitar sounds when you plug it in!
Traveler Guitar Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ Acoustic-electric Travel Guitar Features
- Full 25.5" scale acoustic-electric travel guitar
- Shortest full-scale acoustic travel guitar on the market
- Mahogany body and neck
- Modified traditional bracing for increased volume
- Custom Shadow pickup system and preamp with headphone out and 1/8" aux in
- Built-in tuner
- Deluxe gig bag included
Take your music with you, with the Traveler Acoustic AG-200 EQ!


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I've been watching lots of .MKVs lately, opened from the Finder. In Column View, when you single-click any file, QuickLook will load a viewable thumbnail into the next column over. This causes noticeable and repeated momentary hangs in Finder responsiveness.
I have a feeling this is related to a non-Apple-kosher file-type like Matroska Video giving QuickLook some problems.
Has anyone had experience with this problem, OR have a way to disable QuickLook entirely? I ask because I would rather have my OS always be responsive than have CPU time eaten so that a useless thumbnail can be loaded that I never use.


text: The original Collar Receiver for the UplandHunter®1875 system. Add another dog to your current SportDOG Brand® electronic collar system or replace a Collar Receiver with the SDR-AB Add-A-Dog® Receiver. Includes a compact beeper with 9 tones to easily locate your dog. Comes with a convenient docking station that charges the collar and beeper in 2 hours.


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No. WTC/NASF (20-50)/2017-18 Dated 5th April, 2018
Applications are invited for the following posts in project "Bioremediation of chemical contaminants and their complexes present in drainage wastewater with high dynamic flux used for the irrigation in urban and periurban agriculture" funded by NASF, ICAR.
The Walk-in-interview will be held on 28-04-2018 at 10.00am in the Room 201, WTC, IARI, New Delhi-110012.
Research Associate (1 Post)
Rs. 38000/- + HRA (For Non Ph.D.) OR Rs. 40000+HRA (For Ph.D.)
Essential: Master degree in Microbiology/ Environmental Science/ Soil and Water Conservation Engineering/ Soil Science with 3 years research experience and NET qualified or Ph.D. in above subject.
Candidate having post graduate degree in Basic Science with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree should have qualified NET as per ICAR No. Edn/6/27/2014/HRD dated 13th July, 2015.
Desirable: Experience in soil, water, microbiological and crop analysis and Instrument handling.
Terms & Conditions:
1. Applications must reach Dr. (Ms.) Neelam Patel, Principal Scientist, Water Technology Centre, IARI, New Delhi-12, preferably through email firstname.lastname@example.com.
2. The above position is purely temporary and will be filled on contractual basis. The post is coterminus with the project, and will be offered initially for a period of one year or till termination of the project whichever is earlier and further extendable based on satisfactory performance for the remaining period of the project.
3. Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim for regular appointments/absorption either in this institute or in ICAR.
4. Candidates should bring their complete bio-data, duly self-attested certificates and all mark sheets (From Class 10th onwards), experience certificate and no objection certificate from their current employer. Only the candidates having essential qualifications would be entertained for the interview. 5. The walk in interview of eligible candidates will be held on 28th April, 2018 in the Room No. 201 of WTC, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, 110012.
6. Candidates who are not able to produce their essential degree completion certificate as on the date of the interview will not be eligible to attend the interview.
7. Candidates whose near/distant relative(s) is an employee of the ICAR/IARI, has to declare it and communicate this office as per format given below. Such declaration must reach to the undersigned by post or through e‐mail at firstname.lastname@example.com. If communicated or declared on the date of interview, candidate will not be interviewed. Candidates having no near/ distant relative(s) working at ICAR/ IARI will also furnish a declaration (format given below) on the date of interview.
8. Candidates reaching after specified time may not ordinarily be entertained.
9. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.


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Tradition probably helps dictate how you celebrate Christmas (if you celebrate Christmas). When you open presents, how you open the presents and activity after opening presents can all be unique to you and your family.
I have a few strong memories of Christmas time from when I was growing up. Watching a televised production of Menotti's 'Amahl and the Night Visitor' is one of them. I know the music and the words by heart and can sing along to the entire opera. The story always makes me tearful. My own family likes to make fun of me when I listen and sing to the music, but I don't care. It is one way I open up to my roots and childhood memories each holiday season.
Christmas Eve was spent with 'the Greens' for years and years. Our two families would gather, share a meal starting with Oyster Stew (which I grew to love), open gifts and share festive conversation. Today I am thinking about that tradition and how the repetition of those gatherings were so special in my life.
When I was a child, Christmas morning had a ritual. My brother and I could open our stocking gifts at the same time, but each present under the tree had to be opened in turn, one at a time, and the wrapping paper was carefully saved to be used another time. I know other families approach opening differently, ripping into the presents willy nilly and all at once. There is no right or wrong way.
When my husband and I married and had our first child, we began our own tradition of celebrating both Hanukah and Christmas. Our kids enjoyed opening gifts during each holiday. Now that our family has grown up and live on their own, new holiday traditions emerge. Christmas Day is often celebrated with a movie, Chinese carryout, or a simple home cooked meal.


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31 Essential eCommerce Statistics That You Need To Know
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TweetShare44 SharesYou may have noticed over the last 31 days we have been sharing with you some pretty interesting eCommerce […]
You may have noticed over the last 31 days we have been sharing with you some pretty interesting eCommerce statistics all based on how the industry has grown, changed and adapted. It is safe to say the changes have been quite dramatic especially when it comes to the use of mobile in the path to purchase, most commonly the use of mobile in the research stages.
Ultimately these stats tell a story of how to make sure that you stay relevant in an ever-changing digital age. These stats covered an array of digital trends from mobile responsiveness, consumer journey, and video marketing. eCommerce is potentially one of the fastest changing sectors within digital marketing as there is continual availability for new products or new features, particularly plug-ins. Also, trends and news within the media and the digital world could directly affect your brand. For example, say that you are a cookware provider, you should be fully aware of the start dates for The Great British Bake Off as it will have a direct influence on your products popularity.
These stats are aimed specifically for those looking to succeed in digital but would like slightly more clarity on the direct influence it may have on your business. We posted these stats on Twitter every day throughout July as with some eCommerce stores, those offering outdoor products, summer can be quite a busy time. Therefore, we have compiled this short blog with all the stats, in one handy little post. Also, these 31 images are much better than 31 bullet points we are sure.
Below you will find the 31 images that conclude the changes within the marketing minefield, head to our twitter to share these images. And if you have any suggestions for our statistics summary for September please do get in touch.


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They already have Van Gogh, so why not add another monumentally important painter such as Rembrandt to the brand's pen collections. While the Van Gogh pens mimic the deep color schemes and style of his impressionist paintings, the Rembrandt pens take a different approach. The pens are modeled after a technique of Rembrandt's involving using the contrast of light to create volume and drama. Those, indeed, would be the two words I would use to describe the Rembrandt Collection.
I would expect nothing less than this impeccable attention to detail and new design from the brand. Visconti is known worldwide for being creative and technological innovators, and that is epitomized with the Rembrandt Collection.
The 12 new pens in the series offer a vast array of colors and styles ranging from deep blue fountain pens to ivory-white rollerballs. All pens in the collection are accented with a palladium finish, a newly designed indestructible clip, and a finely and beautifully engraved metal cap ring around the center of the barrel.
Another brand that similarly combines new technology with flawless style is S.T. Dupont and the new Carbon Fibre pens are a testimony of that. These pens offer a smooth and unparalleled writing experience because of the lightweight technology used to construct the pens' refills.
Whether you're looking for a gift for an art collector, or a pen enthusiast, I would definitely recommend one of the Visconti or S.T. Dupont pieces. See for yourself at Executive Essentials!


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Carol Scott Carr (born 1939) is an American woman from the state of Georgia who became the center of a widely publicized debate over euthanasia when she killed her two adult sons because they were suffering from Huntington's disease.
Huntington's disease first appeared in the mother of Carr's husband. A daughter died from it, and a son committed suicide when he learned that he had it. Eventually the disease left Carr's husband, Hoyt Scott, a factory worker, unable to move, swallow, talk or think. He died in 1995. By then Carol's oldest sons, Randy and Andy, both had the disease. On June 8, 2002, Carr killed both men in the room they shared at a Georgia nursing home.
James Scott of Hampton, Georgia, Carr's only remaining son, who also suffers from Huntington's, said his mother acted out of love, and not out of malice. Watching the boys suffer in agony for 20 years really took its toll on both him and his mother. "I sat there and watched them with bed sores," he said. "It's just a miserable way to live. They couldn't talk. They couldn't communicate with each other. They would mumble." Both men died of a single gunshot wound to the head. After the shootings, Carol Carr, who was then 63, calmly walked to the lobby and waited for police. When questioned by police on the night of the shooting Carol Carr told them that she didn't want them to suffer anymore. Despite what she did at SunBridge Nursing Home in Griffin, James Scott still stands behind her. The lead detective on the case told Lee Williams, the Griffin Daily News crime reporter who broke the story, that he classified the murders as a "mercy killing." James Scott agreed. "She gave it her all taking care of them even while they were in a nursing home," Scott said. "She would go there as much as she could. She would change their bed linen and give them drinks."
Carr pleaded guilty to assisted suicide and was sentenced to 5 years in prison. After serving 21 months, she was released on parole in 2004. The parole board mandated that if Carr's surviving son, James, should become ill with Huntington's disease, she will be prohibited from serving as his primary caregiver. They also stipulated that Carr must receive mental-health counseling during her period of supervision. Unfortunately, Carol's youngest son, James Scott, was diagnosed with Huntington's in 2005. Carr was not allowed to be his caregiver.
Many in Carr's hometown came to her defense. Brown University Professor Jacob Appel was among those most publicly and vocally to be critical of the case against Carr. He described Spalding County District Attorney Bill McBroom's decision to prosecute as a decision that "raises both ignorance and cruelty to new heights."


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This is not a medical app to be used as a serious guide to your actual baby's birth - this is an averaged approximation in easy to comprehend and sometimes humorous measurements. Your baby will at some point weigh the same as a flying fox but it may not be week 26.
Do not use this app instead of visiting your doctor or midwife. Always refer to your doctor if you want proper medical advice. If you want to find out if your baby is about the size of a watermelon use this app.
Do not use this app instead of listening to your partner. She is always right.
Depending on where you are the timeline might not be accurate to the week. Always consult with your doctor or midwife to find out exact dates things need to be booked.
In some regions the 12 week scan might be the 11 week scan. Do not use this to plan your doctor visits and scans.
Some other terms and conditions.
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This is a baby app, so there are mentions of sex in it - so if you are easily offended, don't believe in sex or are too young to have sex where you live you should probably not be using this app.
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The user's usage history will be cleared and right to use the app will be terminated when the user has deleted the App from her smartphone or tablet computer. The user cannot have a new device take over the usage histories. However, the user can re-download the app for free when she has re-installed the app and verified the device by the Apple ID or Google Account that she had used at the time of payment.
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We do not expressly or impliedly guarantee that the app is free from de facto or legal flaws (including but not limited to stability, reliability, accuracy, integrity, effectiveness, fitness for certain purposes, security-related faults, errors, bugs, or infringements of rights). We shall not be responsible for providing the app without such defects.
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First let me say, I am so glad to be done with my sabbatical reading, and I am glad I saved a short book for last. However, I might have gotten more out of it before I read "Earth-Honoring Faith" because many of the concepts that Larry Rasmussen used come from Thomas Berry, and then delve even deeper.
"The Sacred Universe" is a collection of essays and articles that Thomas Berry wrote over the years beginning in the '70s until 2001. In these essays, the author goes over the history of the universe, the earth, and human history, to show us where we come from and that we are connected to everything else in the universe. He also shows very clearly how we got here--how we became alienated from the rest of nature to which we belong and then exploited it for our own use, ignoring what is sacred in all of life. He offers a couple of different options for the future. We can continue on this course, leading to our own partial or complete destruction and considerable loss of life for the other creatures of this earth--a de-creation that rips apart the work God does in the book of Genesis and losing the primary revelation of God. Or we can find a way to be live-giving to our mother, the earth, and the creatures that share this home with us.
He offers some points to help us move forward. He says we need to celebrate and incorporate into our religious liturgies the mysteries of the universe including the beginning of the universe, the time when photosynthesis first came into being, the first trees, the first flowers, and so on. Religion can help us heal the alienation from the world we live in and instead connect us with all living things and the holy within God's creation.
The author also spent some time on the rights of all living things. We have written into our US Constitution, the rights to do what we want with "our" property. However that isn't going to work going forward. Because all living things impact each one of us, and we are destroying this world and ourselves with it, we must accept limits and honor the sacred "rights" of all of God's creation.
Berry says that we must learn to see in new ways, like a child learning to see and delighting in what is beautiful and mysterious. He says we need to learn a new language--the language of this Earth, because it is trying to tell us something important about who we are and how we can relate to non-human life.
Finally he gives some starting places for communities and organizations that are attempting to live in more life-affirming ways and help the rest of us see and hear and imagine a new future and a new direction. He ends on this hopeful note, yet is realistic about the interests and orientation that will stand in the way. A new orientation is not just important, but it is a life and death matter for us and many other creatures. Either way, God is present and glorious. The question is whether we will see that and honor that and celebrate that.