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Shares in the company, which employs 43,000 people worldwide, had already plummeted last summer from £192.10 to on the 7th of July to £57.20 on the 13th, following three profit warnings and an announcement it was writing off £1bn from its contracts.
Klopp was so enthralled by his side's 4-3 win and the manner of it that he was moved to drop an F-bomb live on U.S. television. The goals from Mane and Salah were a direct result of Liverpool's high press; breathless, all-action counter-attacking, dubbed gengenpressing during Klopp's time in Germany with Borussia Dortmund and Mainz.
Pliskova won out 6-3, 6-4 despite some trouble with her first serve, but still reeled off 28 winners . Maria Sharapova is one of the toughest opponents she will face since the Russian has long arms making it very hard to read the angle and the bounce of the ball.
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And after Caixinha signed a number of foreign players, many of them failing to impress the Ibrox faithful, Murty is taking a different approach, targeting players for Rangers who are more familiar with the demands of playing at the club. Once I knew Rangers were interested there was no question in my mind that I wanted to sign for them. Rangers are reportedly set to lure Jason Cummings to Ibrox in the near future.
What he said about the AFC Championship was certainly a step (or several) below that in terms of its intensity, and judging by their reaction Monday, it seems to be a mere blip on the Patriots' radar. Avoiding the anticipated matchup with the Steelers would seem like a break for the Patriots , whether they needed one or not. I just don't like when people talk all week-talk reckless and lose.
While they were leaving the floor it appeared Simmons extended an invite to Lowry to meet him in the tunnel - Lowry seemed to accept the invitation. There were conflicting reports after the game as to whether Simmons and Lowry actually crossed paths.
In the mean time, McGregor seems content to fuel further speculation that he might be pursuing the rematch with Mayweather in the boxing ring. Over the past couple of weeks, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather have started taking shots at each other over social media leading to speculation that the former opponents are angling towards a potential rematch in 2018.
World number two Roger Federer , on the back of a phenomenal comeback season in 2017, will, of course, be one to watch, however, Federer himself doesn't quite share that same confidence. At every Australian Open , tennis great Ken Rosewall writes a heartfelt letter and leaves it for Roger Federer in the players' locker room. That's all I can say.
Arsenal's superstar talisman Sanchez looks to be on the move to Manchester imminently; with Jose Mourinho now the favorite to land the Chilean's signature. The 29-year-old appears to be closing in on a move to Manchester United , though Manchester City are still eyeing developments. "I prefer to protect him and protect the situation and at the end of the transfer market, if he stays here, he is a very good player, one that started this season very, very well and come a bit down".
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Wenger confirms that Sanchez's future will be decided in the next 48 hours. At the start of the window, Manchester City were the only known club interested in the player and were favourites to sign him. United fans were fearing that City were about to hi-jack their own hi-jacked move for the player. I don't know if we will finish with that. "He did not refuse to play", Arsene said.
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Manchester United resume their faint Premier League title challenge tonight as they host Stoke City at Old Trafford at 20:00 GMT. Especially having jumped above City in the race to sign Sanchez. Substitute Marcus Rashford's clever near-post back-heel was kept out well by Butland and Stoke's Mame Biram Diouf might have claimed a late consolation but for equally excellent goalkeeping from David De Gea .
Henry is likely ready to play right away. Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins announced Monday that he will return for his senior season of eligibility instead of declaring for the National Football League draft. He is expected to be announced on the academic team for a third time later this month. The former Yellow Jacket was named a first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.
Norton Jr. signed a three-year deal with the Seahawks on Monday, according to Alex Rozier . Those who blinked missed the Ken Norton Jr . coaching era with the 49ers. It seemed a week ago like the Seahawks would see Norton twice a season, when they played the 49ers. And considering the multitude of salary cap issues the Seahawks have this year, Norton might be responsible for helping "clean up the mess".
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It's very difficult to make good images of busy landscapes, and yet we are often drawn to places with too much going on.
I know of no other craft where one starts with complexity.
In just about any other pursuit, we start with the basics and move up from there. If you take up juggling, you don't start with three balls, you start with one. So it is with photography: each object that is added inside the frame of your camera is like adding another juggling ball to the mix. And if you're juggling balls, you need to know where they all are at the same time.
Yet when we look around our surroundings, we have an amazing ability to filter out most of it. Our vision has evolved to allow us to focus on the things that we're interested in, and exclude those that we're not. This may be really useful in everyday encounters, but it's a disability when it comes to interpreting scenes for photographic possibilities.
So often have I come home and found that the image did not convey what I saw. As a beginner, I would be surprised to discover additional objects in the final photograph that I had not seen at the time of capture. I've gone through over 20 years of trying to improve my awareness to see what is really there - to overcome my instinct to filter out things in the scene.
As I've developed my compositional skills, I've come to realise that beautiful scenery does not automatically equal great imagery. I've also had to accept that there are some things that can't be photographed well. Some places are too big, or have too many things going on in them to capture in their entirety, and what often works better is to take a subset of a location because it makes for a more powerful image than the entire scene does. An example of this is that I've often found that to reduce an entire waterfall down to just a few segments of it - may be more powerful than a photograph of the entire waterfall.
When we put too much in, everything becomes diminished or at best, confused. Consider it another way: if you were writing a proposal for your work, you would never try to discuss several points at the same time, as things would become confused or the points you are trying to covey would become lost. Instead, you would cover each point in its own paragraph. Well if we use this analogy, a set of images is akin to a proposal, and each image is akin to a paragraph in that proposal.
The skill of a landscape photographer, is to be able to take a location and distill it down to a few elements that convey a clear message. The final photograph may not be an accurate impression of the place, because there's been a degree of interpretation applied. Which is fine by me, because that's what photography is all about, in my view.
I knew when I made the image in this post that it was a busy scene. I had already reduced it down to two basic elements as I saw it: the background mountain range and the foreground branches. But I still felt there were unresolved issues with the composition: there's just too much textural information everywhere in the scrub and this detracts from letting my eye move freely between the foreground branches and the background mountain range. In addition, I also felt that the branches might get 'lost' in this textural complexity because tonally, they're not too dissimilar.
My point is this: I knew there was too much complexity. But I also knew that as much as it wasn't perfect, I could live with it. And this in itself, is a whole different ball game from when I used to come home and wonder why my images hadn't come out the way I had seen them.


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There are times when a disgruntled client believes his case was mishandled by his attorney to such an extent that he needs to bring suit against the attorney to make him whole. When bringing such a suit, a client can bring an action against his attorney sounding in tort for legal malpractice and/or an action sounding in breach of contract.
A malpractice claim addresses whether an attorney performed his duties according to the accepted standards of practice and is subject to a two year statute of limitations. A breach of contract claim addresses whether the attorney fulfilled his duties according to the contract that an attorney has with his client and is subject to a four year statute of limitations. According to the so-called "gist-of-the-action" rule, a litigant may not bring a tort claim (e.g.: legal malpractice) against someone if the legal duty that is claimed to have been breached by the opposing party is created by the terms of a contract.
It is not uncommon for both legal malpractice and breach of contract claims to be raised simultaneously by disgruntled clients against their attorneys, and the recent matter of New York Central Mutual Insurance Company and St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company v. Margolis Edelstein and Michael T. Savitsky, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Case No. 15-1541 helps provide guidance regarding which is the more appropriate claim.
The New York Central matter centered on an attorney's representation of an automobile insurance company with regard to the coverage it elected to provide (or lack thereof) for an automobile accident. At the conclusion of the case, the insurance company believed it received poor, indeed substandard, legal advice from its attorney which, as a result, led to its suing its attorney for breach of contract. The defendant attorney filed a motion to dismiss (which was granted, leading the insurance company to appeal to the Third Circuit) based on the "gist-of-the-action" rule. The successful argument proffered by the attorney was that, regardless of the labeling provided by the insurance company, its claim was actually a malpractice claim. The impact of a breach of contract claim being construed as a malpractice claim is that it shortens the applicable statute of limitations from four years (for contracts) to two years (for torts), which would lead to the dismissal of the insurance company's claims as they were filed more than two years after the incident giving rise to its case against its attorney.
The Court indicated that a claim for breach of contract must arise from the duties created by a contract and not duties created through a "broader social duty." The duty at issue under a contract claim must be one which a party would not otherwise have been obliged to do but for the terms of the contract.
According to the Court, the obligation for an attorney to perform his duties competently is one which looks to "broader social duties" and not simply the specific terms of a contract. According to the contract at issue, the attorney in this case was tasked with researching, drafting, and communicating a legal opinion to the insurance company regarding exposure to civil liability flowing from a specific automobile accident. To that end, the Court observed that the attorney did research, draft, and communicate the aforesaid legal opinion to the insurance company. Consequently, the attorney did not breach the contract. The insurance company's claim is, more-or-less, that the attorney did a poor job in researching, drafting, and communicating the legal opinion, which is distinct from claiming the attorney did not perform the tasks he was contracted to do. In other words, as the Court pointed out, the insurance company's claim "arises from [the attorney's] negligent performance of his contractual duty obligations and, therefore, sounds in tort."
Due to the above, the Court construed the breach of contract claim against the attorney as a malpractice claim, and, therefore, applied the two year statute of limitations for a malpractice claim to the insurance company's claims, which resulted in the dismissal of those claims due to being time barred.
The decision above is beginning to be adopted generally as it has already been applied in the matter of Rinker v. Amori, Case No.: 3:15-1293, 2016 US Dist. Lexis 36712 at 19-20 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 22, 2016) and is consistent with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court case Bruno v. Erie Insurance, 106 A.3d 48 (Pa. 2014).
So, practitioners should be aware and vigilant to ensure they are compliant with the "gist-of-the-action" rule, and remember that, regardless of how a case is labeled, a court will look to the substance of the claims made to determine whether it sounds in contract or in tort.
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So its turning out mildly more expensive than I anticipated at around $395 already. But I don't plan on doing any shopping or anything.
DH will have some money on him from his per diem. Still waiting on the check from the government for the last trip he took.
The dog boarding... I wish I could cut that out. But we don't have any friends who could take him and last time I boarded him at the vet's, he came back a week later with the hair on his nose rubbed off. Clearly he had been left alone much longer than he should have. So this time I picked a boarding kennel which is 2x the price - but hopefully my dog will have a better experience.
So anyhow, if I can get this trip down to under $500 - I'll be happy. That gives me around $100 of wiggle room for incidentals.
Kids are excited, they want to bring all their toys and I keep reminding them we'll only be there a few days.
My recovery from surgery is still going well. They have a pool at the hotel so I need to call the doc just to make sure its okay to go in. I'm 2 weeks post-op so although I don't think there should be a problem, I want to be on the safe side.
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According to a report by KING-5 TV, Hall of Fame receiver Steve Largent is on the short list to replace departing Seattle Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke.
Largent does not confirm that he is indeed on the short list of candidates to fill the position, according to the report. However, when asked directly if he's interested in the position, Largent says: "That could be."
I've heard rumblings around VMAC about Largent as a potential candidate, but nothing concrete.
However, Largent would seem like a logical choice because he's a known commodity who would serve as good face for the franchise nationally.
He currently serves on the Seahawks board of directors. Since his retirement from the league in 1989, Largent was elected from Oklahoma to serve in the House of Representatives (1994-2002). He currently works as the president and CEO of CTIA, the international association for wireless telecommunications in Washington DC.


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Knowing many of the singers and pianists of the young Baltimore Concert Opera since the beginning, I wanted to support the company from their first year, 2009. Single tickets led me to become a subscriber and I was thrilled when a friend asked to come along - and then she became a long-term subscriber. We now enjoy four operas per BCO season.
When I first started attending opera in NYC in the late 1960s, I always wondered what the on-stage, piano rehearsal sounded like, especially for complex orchestral works. Who knew that many years later I would have this intimate experience! At the BCO, the absence of 80+ instrumentalists is never an issue. The piano vocal scores are extremely rich in their own way and one can focus on the beauty of the voices with all of their colors and vocal shadings. The young, talented soloists travel from all over to perform here in Baltimore and this makes for a great opportunity to hear emerging talent in a gorgeous, nineteenth-century environment (think Downton Abbey) and at reasonable prices.
Patrons have the chance to hear little-known operas, such as Amleto, Edgar, and Tancredi. Join us on a Friday evening and if you love it, return on Sunday for the second performance while the music and singing are still fresh in your mind.
As a new board member, I would love to share my enthusiasm and admiration for BCO with you. We can all be part of the magic of our Baltimore Concert Opera!
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After seeing his first opera in high school (Carmen in English by the Met Opera National Company at Lincoln Center; I still have the program!), John, overnight, became an opera fanatic. Later that same year he saw La Fanciulla del West at the old Met right before it closed. He recalls straining to see the tenor's blood fall from the hayloft in the second act from his high-in-the-sky Family Circle seat, next to a column. No such luck! After that he went to the opera as much as possible. Changing careers mid-life from telecommunications sales to museum work, John was the Docent Manager at the Snite Museum of Art, Notre Dame, IN and moved to Baltimore in 1992 to take the position of Manager of Docent and Intern Programs at the Walters Art Museum, where he currently works. John was instrumental in organizing our four Silent Auctions and he participated in our Free Fall Baltimore Aïda presentation in 2015. He has been a long-term BCO subscriber and looks forward to seeing the company expand and enliven the city arts' scene.


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Former consultant testifies he paid families of Dennis Smith Jr., 4 other players on behalf of Adidas
Thomas "T.J." Gassnola, a former consultant for Adidas America testified Wednesday in federal court that he made concealed payments on behalf of Adidas to the families of five elite basketball prospects, including former N.C. State star Dennis Smith Jr. and former Arizona star Deandre Ayton, the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft.
Gassnola, 46, said he worked with Adidas to make payments to Smith Jr., Ayton and three other players: Brian Bowen (Louisville) and Silvio de Sousa and Billy Preston (Kansas). All but Ayton committed to Adidas schools. Bowen never played at Louisville after the FBI learned that his father, Brian Bowen Sr., worked with Adidas on a scheme to funnel him $100,000 for his son to play at Louisville.
"These players were either going to our (Adidas) Universities or we wanted them to go to our Universities," Gassnola testified as to why their families were targeted for payments.
Gassnola, who has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, is a government witness in the case. He did not mention any specific payment amounts to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan and the jury on Wednesday, but is due back on the stand Thursday morning.
Asked by the government why he concealed the payments to the families of the five players, Gassnola said, "I didn't want people to find out."
The players would have been declared ineligible had the payments become public, and in fact the prosecution is arguing the defendants in the case had intent to defraud the so-called "victim universities": N.C. State, Louisville, Kansas and Miami.
Asked how he received the money from Adidas, Gassnola said, "Ask Jimmy," referring to former Adidas executive Jim Gatto, one of the three defendants in the "US vs Gatto" case and the person to whom Gassnola reported at Adidas. Gatto was seated in the courtroom when Gassnola made the comment.
Wearing a gray jacket, plaid shirt and red pocket square, Gassnola said he was paid $150,000 a year as an Adidas consultant. He said he agreed with Gatto and the two other defendants in the case -- Merl Code and Christian Dawkins -- to funnel the money to the families of the five players.
It is unclear how Gassnola's alleged payment to the family of Smith Jr. ties into reports that Dennis Smith Sr. received $40,000 for his son to commit to N.C. State.
N.C. State Compliance Director Carrie Doyle testified Tuesday that she had no prior knowledge of a $40,000 payment made to Dennis Smith Sr. by Gatto and delivered by an N.C. State assistant basketball coach.
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Also Wednesday, Gassnola said he paid $7,000 "in cash in a magazine in an envelope" to either Brian Bowen Sr. or Dawkins as payment for Brian Bowen Jr. to play with the Adidas-sponsored Michigan Mustangs while in high school. Chris Rivers of Adidas was going to handle the remaining $18,000 of the $25,000 payment to the Bowen family, Gassnola said.
The government also presented an email from Gassnola to Rivers dated March 2, 2015 which detailed so-called "touch points" in which Gassnola met or communicated with key college coaches, high school players and their families.
Another email, dated Feb. 17, 2015, was sent by Rivers to several Adidas employees and consultants with the title, "Adidas Soul Patrol - AKA Black Opp's Update."
Rivers said he wanted "notes on who we are seeing and how each of these touch points will help us in the short and long term future."
Gassnola began working as a grassroots basketball coach in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and eventually set up the New England Playaz Basketball Club, a powerhouse in New England that was sponsored by Adidas from 2004-17. He admitted that he used funds intended for the non-profit New England Playaz "to pay for personal expenses." He said his annual expenses for flights, hotels and rental cars for himself and his players was about $200,000-$300,000 a year.
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This topic provides the procedure for performing a custom installation of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. A custom installation enables you to select which server role or roles are you want installed.
Custom installation differs from a typical Exchange 2010 installation in which the Hub Transport, Client Access, and Mailbox server roles plus the Exchange Management Tools are installed by default. For detailed steps to perform a typical installation of Exchange 2010, see Install Exchange Server 2010.
After you've completed a custom installation of Exchange 2010, be aware of the following important points:
- Potential for simultaneous OAB download requests After you install the first Exchange 2010 server in an organization, if you create a new recipient object (such as a mailbox, contact, distribution list, mailbox agent, or mail-enabled public folder), it will have a LegacyExchangeDN that corresponds to the new administrative group for the Exchange 2010 server. Because of this LegacyExchangeDN, Microsoft Office Outlook will request a full offline address book (OAB) download from the Exchange 2010 server for each user in this organization that logs on to a mailbox using Outlook and using OAB versions 2 or 3. This could result in many simultaneous OAB download requests, which causes high network utilization.
- System restart required with the UM server role After installing the Unified Messaging (UM) server role, you must restart the system to allow the Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging service to reserve the required TCP ports.
- Before you can install Exchange 2010, make sure that the server has the necessary prerequisites installed. You must ensure that the appropriate software and operating system prerequisites are installed on the server before you begin your Exchange 2010 installation. To install the prerequisites for all server roles, see Exchange 2010 Prerequisites. For more information about system requirements, see Exchange 2010 System Requirements.
- For e-mail messages to flow correctly, you must install both the Mailbox server role and the Hub Transport server role in the same Active Directory site.
- You can install the Mailbox server role, Hub Transport server role, Client Access server role, and Unified Messaging server role on the same computer or on separate computers. The Edge Transport server role must always be installed on dedicated hardware; it can't co-exist with other server roles.
Perform a custom installation of Exchange 2010
To perform the following procedure, the account you use must be delegated membership in the Schema Admins group if you haven't previously prepared the Active Directory schema.
If you're installing the first Exchange 2010 server in the organization, the account you use must have membership in the Enterprise Admins group.
If you've already prepared the schema and are not installing the first Exchange 2010 server in the organization, the account you use must be delegated the Organization Management management role.
For information about preparing Active Directory for Exchange 2010, see Prepare Active Directory and Domains. For information about permissions in Exchange 2010, see Understanding Role Based Access Control.
Log on to the server on which you want to install Exchange 2010.
Be sure that you've completed the prerequisite tasks discussed both in this topic and the Exchange 2010 Prerequisites topic before you install Exchange 2010.
Insert the Exchange 2010 DVD into the DVD drive (or browse to your install location). If Setup.exe doesn't start automatically, navigate to the DVD drive and double-click Setup.exe.
On the Start page, ensure that you've completed Steps 1 and 2. If you haven't already installed these components, Setup will provide you with links to Microsoft Web sites where you can download the necessary prerequisites. For more information about Windows PowerShell installation, see Install Windows Management Framework.
If you're installing Exchange 2010 on Windows Server 2008 R2, don't use the downloadable .NET Framework package. Instead, use Server Manager in Windows Server 2008 R2 or run ServerManagerCmd -i NET-Framework.
On the Start page, click Step 3: Choose Exchange language option. The language options will appear below Step 3. Choose either:
- Install all languages from the language bundle If you choose this option, all supported languages in the bundle are installed. Setup can download the necessary language bundles automatically, or you can browse to the location (hard drive or a network share) of previously downloaded language bundles and install those.
- Install only languages from the DVD If you choose this option, only English (U.S.) language support is installed. Language bundles can be installed at a later time to provide support for additional languages if needed.
After the language(s) installation is complete, on the Start page, click Step 4: Install Microsoft Exchange. Setup copies the setup files locally to the computer on which you are installing Exchange 2010.
In the Exchange Server 2010 Setup wizard, on the Introduction page, click Next.
On the License Agreement page, read the entire license agreement, select I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.
On the Error Reporting page, select Yes, and then click Next.
On the Installation Type page, click Custom Exchange Server Installation. If you want to change the path for the Exchange 2010 installation, click Browse, locate the appropriate folder in the folder tree, and then click OK. Click Next.
Installation Type page
On the Server Role Selection page, select the server roles that you want to install on the computer and click Next.
The Edge Transport server role can't coexist on the same computer with any other server role. You must deploy the Edge Transport server role in a perimeter network and outside your internal Active Directory forest.
If you selected Mailbox Role, Client Access Role, Hub Transport Role, and/or Unified Messaging Role, and if this is the first Exchange 2010 server in your organization, on the Exchange Organization page, type a name for your Exchange 2010 organization. The Exchange organization name can contain only the following characters:
A through Z
a through z
0 through 9
Space (not leading or trailing)
Hyphen or dash
The organization name can't contain more than 64 characters. The organization name can't be blank. If the organization name contains spaces, you must enclose it in quotation marks.
If this is the first Exchange 2010 server in your organization, on the Client Settings page, click the appropriate option based on the client computers.
If you have client computers that are running Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 or Microsoft Entourage, select Yes, and Exchange 2010 will create a public folder database on the Mailbox server. If all your client computers are running Outlook 2007 or later, public folders are optional in Exchange 2010. If you select No, Exchange 2010 will not create a public folder database on the Mailbox server. You can add a public folder database later, if needed.
If you're installing the Client Access server role, Setup will ask if the Client Access role will be Internet-facing. If the Client Access role being installed is intended as an Internet-facing server, enter the domain name you will use for external client access on the Configure Client Access server external domain page, check the box that says The Client Access server role will be Internet-facing, and enter the URL your clients will use (for example, mail.contoso.com).
On the Customer Experience Improvement Program page, choose the appropriate selection for your organization, and then click Next.
On the Readiness Checks page, view the status to determine if the organization and server role prerequisite checks completed successfully. If they haven't completed successfully, you must resolve any reported errors before you can install Exchange 2010. You don't need to exit Setup when resolving some of the prerequisite errors. After resolving a reported error, click Retry to re-run the prerequisite check. Be sure to also review any warnings that are reported. If all readiness checks have completed successfully, click Install to install Exchange 2010.
On the Completion page, click Finish.


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See Ya Later stamp set; Real Red, Very Vanilla & Pretty in Pink (retired) CS; Sending Love Specialty DSP (retired); Red Cotton Perle, Real Red & Chocolate Chip inks; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; Brights Candy Dots.
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The layout of this week's Freshly Made Sketch #117 really made me go back and take a look at my SAB set See Ya Later - seemed like it was going to make the shapes come out just right! Problem was, I wanted to use the lovey sentiment, and I don't really have a current Valentine's DSP. So we get to mix this with a pretty old (at this point) Specialty DSP for our pink and red flags! I kept this card a simple and straight-forward interpretation of the sketch - pretty cute if I do say so myself!
See Ya Later stamp set; Real Red, Very Vanilla & Pretty in Pink (retired) CS; Sending Love Specialty DSP (retired); Red Cotton Perle, Real Red & Chocolate Chip inks; Basic Jewel Rhinestones; Brights Candy Dots.
Amy O'Neill
12/23/2013 03:25:31 am
What a fabulous sentiment, and I love how you've used it with this sketch. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
12/23/2013 02:11:08 pm
That DSP is one of my favorites for a Valentine! It looks wonderful with that new sentiment! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
1/4/2014 06:01:48 pm
I too love this sentiment! It's the first time I've seen it. Love the sweet mix of DSPs! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
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SoftBank to Lend Founder and Employees Billions to Invest in Fund
Unusual setup doubly exposes the Japanese company to a startup economy that is starting to show cracks
SoftBank Group is leaning on its employees, including Chief Executive Masayoshi Son, for cash as the firm rushes to raise an ambitious technology fund amid volatile markets.
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Drink in some stunning views at Bardenay
Find first-class food, cocktails at CdA eatery
Wed., May 11, 2011
The shiny copper distilling equipment and stainless steel storage tanks at the entrance of the restaurant provide a glimpse of what's inside.
Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery, with locations in Coeur d'Alene, Boise and Eagle, Idaho, is the first combination restaurant and distillery in this country. The name Bardenay comes from an obscure sailing term for any kind of celebratory drink, according to owner Kevin Settles.
Overlooking the pond in the Village at Riverstone, the Coeur d'Alene location boasts outstanding views with its wraparound porch, tall glass windows and see-through fireplace. The booths and tables near the window provide the best view, or you can seek out a quieter spot in back with a view of the distillery.
The extensive drink menu showcases Bardenay's vodka, gin and rum in classic martinis, creative cocktails and dessert drinks. Hand-squeezed juices, flavor-infused spirits and house-made mixers elevate the cocktails a step above the ordinary.
As the designated driver, I only sampled the Huckleberry Mojito, packed with plenty of mint, lime and huckleberry puree, but next time I want my own. The same goes for the pale orange, zesty Ginger Rum cocktail.
The focus is not just on the drinks, though. The menu, which is the same at lunch and dinner, offers a dozen appetizers along with a good selection of salads and sandwiches and a handful of entrees.
The crunchy Thai Salmon Cakes ($8.95), drizzled with a green curry sauce and flecked with cilantro and red pepper, were artfully presented and plentiful for sharing. The Pear Spinach Salad ($8.95), with sweet orange-glazed walnuts and savory gorgonzola, made the perfect accompaniment.
A tasty twist on a Mexican classic, the Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chimichanga ($7.95), was a hit with my vegetarian friend, but it was so good we convinced her to share. Filled with creamy sweet potatoes, fried to a golden crisp and topped with fresh mango salsa, it was everyone's favorite dish on our dinner visit.
Bardenay offers some unique side dishes to go along with the sandwiches and burgers. The apricot walnut couscous was a refreshing change from french fries (although the sweet potato fries sound tempting), and the soup of the day – cheesy tomato – was decadently creamy with parmesan and a hint of garlic.
The highlight of the dessert menu is the house-made ice cream ($4.95), inspired by Bardenay's drinks.
The Jamaican 10 Speed ice cream tastes like a tropical cocktail, flavored with coconut rum, banana liqueur and a dollop of cream. A dash of vodka gives the dessert a unique, icy edge.
"We can't serve it to minors," says Settles, which is fine with me because for once I won't have to share my ice cream with my kids.
Brunch is served on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu starts off with half a dozen breakfast cocktails, including the Sunday Morning Paper, made with lemon vodka and house-made spicy Bloody Mary mix. Specialty coffee cocktails are also available.
You'll find traditional breakfast items like French toast and eggs Benedict along with a number of salads and sandwiches from the lunch and dinner menu.
One of the more inventive items is Phil's Ranchero Omelet ($8.95), a savory crepe filled with chipotle-seasoned chicken, artichoke hearts, chilies and lots of cheese. The omelet is served oven-browned with salsa, similar to a breakfast burrito.
At first I thought the serving was a little on the small side, but after finishing the rich, pleasingly spicy dish, I was completely satisfied and thankful it wasn't any bigger.
The Oven Roasted Reuben ($8.95) hit the spot with just the right amount of lean, moist corned beef and a small amount of sauerkraut. In place of the usual Thousand Island dressing, Bardenay's Reuben is dressed with sun-dried tomato mayonnaise, which I couldn't detect, but the flavorful corned beef carried through nicely.
Bardenay offers something for everyone. Whether you're dressed for drinks on the town or come in to refuel after a weekend hike or bike ride, you'll feel comfortable.
The stunning setting is a reminder of the beauty of the area and makes it worth the drive from Spokane. The cocktails don't hurt either.
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Wearing: Lilya Odessa top | ASOS polka dot shorts (similar here) | RMK sandals | Le Specs Neo Noir sunnies | ASOS Sleeping Cat bag
Ubud. Despite being just 35km from Legian, it took us almost two hours to reach it by car due to the narrow and windy roads of Bali (always multiply Google Maps' average travel times in Bali by at least 3 times!). However, Tom and I were so excited to arrive at Bali's cultural centre nestled amongst coconut trees and rice paddies. The scenery here was completely different to beachside Bali where tourist-aimed stores and cafes were aplenty, however with that being said, Ubud still had its fair share of tourists!
Wearing: To Love Kuvaa dress | Le Specs Neo Noir spotted sunnies
STAY: We stayed at a small boutique hotel just 10 minutes outside the centre of Ubud, at a place by the name of Junjungan Ubud Hotel & Spa. The hotel was situated right next to an endless expanse of rice paddies and this, coupled with the fact that there was a free shuttle taking us to and from the city centre at any time we wanted was what drew us to this booking at this hotel. An additional bonus was also the complimentary breakfast in the morning, meaning we never had to leave our room or balcony in search of food! Tom & I were unfortunately both down with a cold during our entire time in Ubud (my fault, I seem to have great expertise in catching colds in the middle of summer..) so we ended up eating many plates of nasi goreng, nasi kampung and gado gado thanks to room service.
VISIT: Pasar Seni Ubud (Ubud Art Market) is right in the village centre, opposite Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace. This place is the perfect place to head to to stock up on souvenirs and local handicrafts and you can basically find anything and everything within the buildings and alleyways of the market. We picked up some friendship bracelets here as well as another dreamcatcher. We also saw a heap of crochet throws, mosaic plates, sarongs, clothing, bags, homewares and more. The market extends pretty far and there seems to be at least 100 stalls so I would recommend at least a few hours if you want to walk through the whole market.
STREETSIDE: There is just so much to explore in Ubud and in our few days there we only skimmed the surface of this beautiful village. Coconuts are everywhere here and consequently, coconut desserts too. Just walking down the street opens your eyes to the tranquil ways of village life in Ubud where locals walk with baskets on their heads and eat by the streets whilst striking up a conversation with one another. Between the cafes, restaurants and shops lie entrance gates to the locals' homes which are tucked away from the bustling street front.
EAT: There are countless cafes and restaurants around the area and I noticed in particular that there were a heap of vegan cafes over here! Whilst not a vegan, I do enjoy vegan dishes with enthusiasm and so we stopped by this cute cafe, Soma, to check out what the food was like. I actually had a massive list of other cafes we wanted to visit but our colds brought us down to being confined to our hotel room ordering room service most of the time. Nevertheless, we did manage to come here and a couple of other places! When you look at the interior of this cafe (and many others are quite similar in design), you can probably see why I have a massive thing for Ubud. Everything is so connected to nature – coconuts are gathered on the ground, furniture is created straight from natural resources and the often open-air eateries really add an earthy charm. There's something about being so close to nature (which I love) and yes, the food is pretty tasty too!
If you're thinking of trying the famous suckling pig dish (babi guling), you can head to Ibu Oka just opposite Ubud Palace. It's the most popular place to order babi guling in Ubud (according to our hotel) however make sure to go during lunch time as the restaurant is closed during the evenings.
CANANG SARI: I am pretty sure I saw triple the amount of these offerings in Ubud than in Legian/Seminyak! They're placed absolutely everywhere – on the footpath, outside doors, in shops, at temples and even on the dashboard of cars. From what I understand, they are created by hand daily by the Balinese to show gratitude and say thank you to the gods. Walking past these colourful baskets always serves as a gentle reminder to be thankful every day.
LEFT, YOGA BARN: Yay, we made it to Yoga Barn! Yoga was on the top of my list of things to do in Ubud. There's just something about an open air studio, surrounded by treetops and in Bali which makes for such an idyllic setting to do yoga and no sniffly nose was going to stop me from swinging by with a somewhat apprehensive Tom. It was Tom's first time doing yoga and I was nervous that he might not like it and banish it from his life forever (haha) but thankfully we had the most uplifting (and super!) vinyasa flow class with one of the best yoga teachers I have ever had. Her name was Bex by the way and I would totally recommend trying one of her classes if you are into a challenging yet fun yoga practice. Yoga aside, the spirit and enthusiasm she brings to the class is pretty infectious.
RIGHT, PURI SAREN UBUD PALACE: This palace is situated in the middle of Ubud, right opposite the Ubud Art Market. It's still home to the royal family of Ubud so most of it is roped off and you can only visit a small quadrangle within the palace. However, it's still worth going to to check out the architecture up close to appreciate its traditional design.
Wearing: Gorman holiday necklace | Toms shoes (similar styles here)
TEGALALANG RICE TERRACE: Whilst not in the centre of Ubud, Tegalalang Rice Terrace is just a short drive from Ubud village. When you walk towards the entrance of the rice terrace you're greeted with breathtaking panoramic views of the entire terrain. The majority of the rice terrace is below ground level and you can walk down from one end and up the other to fully soak in the views and immerse yourself within the landscape. Probably the most magical sight I saw all holiday and so definitely worth driving out for.
Thank you, Ubud, for our most magical stay. We really can't wait to be back!
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Grand Prix Audio Monaco Modular Component Isolation System Associated Equipment
Analog source: Clearaudio Champion 2 turntable, Clearaudio Unify tonearm, Benz L2 cartridge.
Digital sources: Classé Omega SACD/CD player, Ayre D-1x CD/DVD player.
Preamplification: Manley Labs Steelhead, Jeff Rowland Design Group Cadence phono stages; Jeff Rowland Design Group Synergy IIi line stage; Ayre K-1x, Atma-Sphere MP-3 preamplifiers.
Power amplifiers: Lamm ML1, M2.1, Manley Labs 250 Neo-Classic.
Loudspeakers: EgglestonWorks Andra II, Calix Phoenix Grand Signature, Apogee Duetta Signature, Silverline Sonata.
Cables: Phono: Clearaudio Sixstream. Interconnect: Nordost Valhalla; Acoustic Zen Silver Reference 2, Matrix Reference 2; Wireworld Gold Eclipse 3+; Cardas Golden Reference. Speaker: Nordost Valhalla, SPM; Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun biwire, Hologram biwire; Wireworld Gold Eclipse 3+ biwire. AC: Nordost El Dorado; Acoustic Zen Gargantua, Gargantua 2; Wireworld Silver Electra 3; Custom Power Cord Company Top Gun, Top Gun HCFi, Top Gun Super Power Block conditioner (front-end electronics, digital components).
Accessories: Ganymede isolation footers, Nordost Ti Pulsar points, PolyCrystal footers, WallyTools analog setup equipment, Argent Room Lenses, Caig Pro Gold contact cleaner, Ayre IBE system break-in CD.—Paul Bolin


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Plumage soft, blended, glossy. Basirostral bristles long, directed outwards. Feathers of the head narrow, elongated, and erectile, forming a short longitudinal tuft. Wings rather long, the second and third quills longest. Tail rather long, even, of twelve broadly acuminate feathers.
Bill black. Iris dark brown. Feet greyish-blue. The general colour of the upper parts is dark bluish-grey, the head darker. Feathers along the middle of the crown forming a rich flame-coloured patch, margined with yellow. Quills brownish-black, as are the coverts, which, together with the secondary quills, are externally margined and tipped with dull white. Tail brownish-black, deeper towards the end, each feather largely tipped with white, of which colour also is part of the outer web of the lateral feathers. Under parts greyish-white, throat and fore-neck pure white, the breast tinged with ash-grey.
Length 81⁄4 inches, extent of wings 141⁄2; bill along the ridge 7⁄12, along the gap 1.
Adult Female. Plate LXXIX. Fig. 2.
The female is duller in colouring; the upper parts being lighter and tinged with brown, the under parts more dusky, the orange spot on the head smaller and not so bright, and the white tip of the tail less pure and not so extensive.
The Cotton-wood.
- Populus candicans, Willd. Sp. Pl. vol. iv. p. 806. Pursh. Fl. Amer. vol. ii. p. 618. Mich. Arbr. Forest. de l'Amer. Sept. vol. iii. Pl. 13.—Diœcia octandria, Linn. Amentaceæ, Juss.
This species of Poplar is distinguished by its broadly cordate, acuminate, unequally and obtusely serrated, venous leaves; hairy petioles, resinous buds, and round twigs. The leaves are dark green above, whitish beneath. The resinous substance with which the buds are covered has an agreeable smell. The bark is smooth, of a greenish tint.


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It's been a beautiful (but super busy) summer this year! I hope you all have been enjoying it! For me, there have been new job opportunities (which has been an absolute blessing), bridal shower planning and weddings galore! Needless to say, I've lacked in my content due to such an upbeat and amazing summer. Nevertheless, I've been inspired to get back into the swing of things when one of my friends started her amazing new blog called, The Crafty Bombshell ! Cari is one talented and super creative mother. Her new blog has given you DIY's and party tips and tricks that will surely make you want to go out and gather your weapons to be able to follow her fun ideas. Her blog is certainly a one stop shop and you'll find everything you need there. With that being said, she is a full time, hard working woman / mother who still finds the time to blog which made me want to step up my game and start getting my blog posts rolling.
I'd like to start with a haul of a makeup brand I've heard endlessly about, but never actually thought of getting myself. I've known of Marlena's channel on YouTube called Makeup Geek and have known for a while that she has successfully made her own brand of cosmetics called Makeup Geek as well. I've watched hauls and first impressions of her products that have been highly admired and even compared to MAC cosmetics. I don't know why it's taken me this long to even have a look at the website but when I did, I noticed myself hoarding things into my cart very quickly. The site itself isn't just a normal cosmetic site that you shop from. Not only does it have all the shadows, blushes and brushes you could want, but it also has tabs for other purposes such as "Education" tab which helps you achieve the look you're going for and an "Idea Gallery" which is makeup looks from other people put together to show you how they got the look. It's truly a well thought out site and I was excited to learn more about it.
The moment I was on the homepage I saw a beautiful look from another blogger who had used Makeup Geek shadows to create this beautiful, bronze goddess look. Now, if you know me, that's exactly what I would like to achieve! Neutral colors are right up my street and I seem to gravitate more towards a great bronze look. When I clicked on the photo it took me to what the bloggers used to creative the look and step by step what they did to get it. I noticed two sultry bronze looks with almost the same shadows applied and I knew that was a great start to my Makeup Geek journey.
Now, I know what you may be thinking, "Don't you have colors like these already?!" The lovely thing is, they may look the same but can be completely different formula's or finishes to them. These are my first four pressed shadows by MUG that I own and I couldn't be happier with them! The texture is definitely high quality and the pigmentation is beautiful. I've never tried MAC shadow's before but if these are compared to them, then these are certainly a steal for the price. They retail at $5.99 each on their website. That affordable price makes it hard not to just keep stashing these in your cart until you realize you have all products offered on their site - basically. I also bought a loose pigment eye shadow that I'm obsessed with and will be repurchasing again when this one runs out. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo of what the pigment actually looks like (I took pictures once I received my package and couldn't wait to get to playing with them).
Along with those, I bought a Z Palette so I can put my eye shadows in. Z Palette's give your shadows a home to dwell safely, along with having them neatly in one place. They're sturdy and slim enough that you can store them easily and convenient enough to take them with you when you're traveling. They also come with little thin magnets and instructions on how to depot other makeup from other brands that you would be able to put in these palettes as well.
Overall, I love my new purchase of everything I ordered from Makeup Geek. It's an amazing brand that I completely recommend. I know I'll purchasing more from that site in the future. If you want to check it out, you can click HERE . If you've purchased from MUG before, let me know what your favorite products are!
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PhD University of Florida
MPhil Delhi University
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Nivedita Majumdar received her MA and M.Phil in English from Delhi University and her Ph.D. in English is from the University of Florida. Her research interests include Marxist theory, postcolonial studies, theories of nationalism and cultural studies. She examines ways in which cultural texts reflect and shape issues of class, gender, terrorism and nationalism. Her book, The Other Side of Terror (2009), published by Oxford University Press, offers an analysis of the phenomenon of terrorism in the global stage, its historical and political roots in South Asia and presents literary and historical representations of terrorism. Majumdar's writings have appeared in the Journal of Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies, Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, South Asian Review, ARIEL: A Review of International English Literature, Indian Literature, Doris Lessing Studies, and other scholarly journals. She teaches courses in the English major, the general education program, and at the Interdisciplinary Studies Program.


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The preview for Thursday's episode of Grey's Anatomy sees Arizona back in Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and she does not look pleased with Alex's show of violence against her roommate Andrew DeLuca. But Arizona is also worried for Alex, who is a close friend of hers.
Jessica Capshaw's character was missing in the first two episodes as she was away in New York City visiting Sophia, her daughter whom she shares with Callie. When she returns to Grey Sloan, Arizona will get right in the middle of the drama surrounding DeLuca and Alex.
"It's funny, when I read the scripts that I wasn't in, I felt like I wanted to know what Arizona was doing [when the Alex-Andrew melee went down]," Capshaw told TVLine. "Outside of Callie, Arizona has been closest to Alex. So I was kind of wondering if Alex would [reach out] to her. We find out in the episode that she heard what happened [while in NY], but she has no idea just how bad it is [until] she returns to work. And, when she sees just how bad it is, it really fires her up. And it worries her. Because anyone who can do something like that needs some help. Needs some assistance. [Laughs]"
The third episode of the season is titled I Ain't No Miracle Worker and it will see Ben taking on a new parenting role and Amelia helping Meredith and Maggie sort out an issue. It looks like Maggie will finally come to know about Meredith's affair with Nathan Riggs, and she isn't going to be pleased as she has feelings for the doctor.
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Relax in our al fresco Café, enjoy the view and choose from a wide range of options on our menu.
The café is open from 9 am until 3 pm in the summer, or until 2 pm in the winter.
Seasonal choices are on offer, as well as our daily specials.
Gravity Coffee can either be enjoyed in house or takeaway if requested.


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Christmas Crackers
The idea of putting a small gift and a hat into a cardboard tube, then pulling it apart for fun was first thought of in the 19th century and became part of the Christmas festivities. The name given to it is a cracker.
So what is a cracker? A cracker is a small cardboard tube covered in a coloured paper and twisted at both ends.
How does the cracker work? The cracker is pulled by two people each holding one end of the twisted cardboard. Then the friction created a small explosion pop and the contents fall out.
What's inside the cracker? Usually you will find, a brightly coloured paper hat or a paper crown, a small gift, a balloon, a joke or a quotation written in a slip of paper.
Where does the 'pop' comes from? The pop is produced by a strip of chemically impregnated paper.
Who invented the cracker?
The cracker was invented by an enterprising Victorian named Tom Smith, who as a young boy in 1830 worked in a bakery in London. His employers were often commissioned to supply elaborate cakes for wedding and Smith began creating new designs and decorations for these confections. He soon started his own business, selling cake decorations, sweets and party novelties such as flags and streamers. Much of his success can be attributed to his constant efforts to offer his customers new and exciting ideas for their parties.
Smith's search for inspiration frequently took him abroad. In Paris in 1840 he came across an idea for selling confectionery that was new to him; a sugared almond wrapped in a twist of tissue paper called "bonbon". He instantly saw that this had potential as another party novelty.
Although bonbons were very popular in Paris, they at first failed to impress Tom Smith's English market. But Smith was convinced that he had a winning idea. It was just a matter of making his bonbons more exciting. Legend has it that inspiration came one day when he was listening to the log crackle and snap in his fireplace. What the bonbons needed was sound.
Within a year, Tom Smith was selling a much larger version of his bonbons, which he called "Cosaques". The wrapping now included an explosive snap, a motto and a gift. This was obviously just what the British public was waiting for. Soon, demand for Smith's crackers, far exceeded what he was able to supply from his existing premises.
The business continued to expand and after Tom Smith's death, his three sons carried on their father's work. One of these sons, Walter is credited with the idea of including hats made of tissue paper in the crackers.
Tom Smith Christmas Crackers - Catalog Covers - 1916 -1922 -1940Click thumbnail to view full-size
Crackers reached the height of their popularity in the early years of the 20thcentury. At this time they were far more topical than they are today, with mottoes referring to current events and fashions, rather than old jokes and bad puns.
Early Tom Smith's catalogues also show a wide range of designs, the company created cracker for different occasions such as the Suffragettes, War heroes, Charlie Chaplin,
The Queen's Coronation, exclusive crackers are made for the Royal family they have and still are to this day.
Throughout this time, crackers had no particular association with Christmas – that emphasis emerged gradually as the 20th century progressed.
The British royal Family has always been a great patron of Tom Smith crackers and regularly orders them for its Christmas celebrations.
Since Tom Smith invented the crackers, there are hundreds of manufactures who have ventured in this business, nowadays much of the cracker-making process is automated and a handmade cracker is a luxury to receive.
Today you will find quality crackers in supermarket, department stores, craft shops with ribbons, lace, bells, from elegant Christmas crackers to eco-friendly Christmas crackers which are made of recyclable materials. You can also purchase different novelty crackers online.
Christmas crackers are now used to celebrate variety of other special occasions and festive events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversary and as a party favors all over the United Kingdom and other European countries, United States, Canada , Australia and New Zealand.
It has been about 150 years since Tom Smith invented the crackers and still lives on today and adding festive touch to the Christmas dinner table and continues to bring pleasures to the young and the old.
Novelty Christmas CrackersClick thumbnail to view full-size
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Good job I always enjoy your hubs. I wish I could come up with these kind of ideas. I really enjoyed this one. I think I am going to get some of these for Christmas at my new home. Thanks
One of my favorite tv shows is a Christmas episode of "Are You Being Served?" where they open their Christmas crackers. It looks like fun!
Hi Del,
Excellent hub. I liked descriptions.
Thanks and thumbs up!
Jyoti Kothari
Good Job. I'm glad to be advised when you write a new HUB. I really liked it. I'm writing one of my own which you have inspired. Just think how the world would be if the Nazis had come up with atomic weapons first. I'll tell you (and everyone) all about it in a new HUB. Irish Blessings on you and yours and Irish curses on your enemies. MAC.


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To an uninformed onlooker what happens in a kinesiology session seems beyond belief. Because many of the techniques and procedures used interact with the body's subtle energy system rather than the physical body, they often appear bizarre and even laughable. When they come back for their second appointment, some clients tell me that they left the first session feeling that they had totally wasted their money, but that the improvement in their health and sense of well being speaks for itself.The basic tool – kinesiology or muscle testing – allows the practitioner to access information about the client that neither the practitioner nor the client may know at a conscious level. Kinesiology is in a unique position amongst alternative and complementary therapies. It can be practiced as a unique discipline in its own right with its own protocols and therapeutic techniques, or else it can be used as a tool to help practitioners in other disciplines, such as aromatherapy or chiropractic, hone their treatments more accurately.The word kinesiology means 'the study of movement' and was originally used to describe a field of science concerned with the working of joints and muscles. There are still people known as kinesiologists who work like this, but another type of kinesiology evolved from this. A process of muscle testing to monitor the effects of disease on muscle response was developed. It was noticed that seemingly healthy muscles would become weak for no apparent reason.It was during the 1960s that American chiropractor Dr. George Goodheart found that massaging specific points on the body not only improved related disease conditions but also improved the response of related muscles. He recognised the relationship between a disturbed muscle response and a disturbance in the related organ or system. He began to use muscle testing to monitor this relationship. He also used earlier work by Frank Chapman and Terence Bennett to identify a system of specific points on the body for correcting imbalances. On the basis of this discovery he developed the system of applied kinesiology.He discovered that muscle response might be affected in ways that can only be explained by the traditional acupuncture theory of how the body works. According to this model there is a system of pathways or 'meridians' running up and down the body through which flows a 'vital energy' or 'life force' which drives and informs all the cells and functions of the body. If this energy system is in balance, health can be maintained. If it is disturbed, then physical or other disturbances may be produced or sustained. These energy disturbances also have an effect on muscle response, and the term kinesiology has come to mean muscle testing.Muscle testing is a painless procedure involving the practitioner applying gentle pressure to specific parts of the body (often arms and legs) to test the response of the underlying muscle. The particular part of the body involved is placed in a specific position, in order, as far as possible, to isolate the muscle that is being tested. The muscle will either easily be able to resist the pressure from the practitioner or will give way, at least slightly. The kinesiologist uses this response to access information about what is happening and what is needed. Because of the inter-relationship between muscles, meridians and body systems, this information can apply not only to the muscle being tested but also give valuable information about other imbalances within the body and the necessary procedures to correct them.Kinesiologists generally focus on the acupuncture meridian system to restore the client to good health: they stimulate points lying on the meridians to overcome a disturbance and rebalance the energy system. Acupuncturists put needles into these points, but kinesiologists hold or rub combinations of points instead. Sometimes treatment consists solely of touching or rubbing these points, but often it will involve the person thinking specific words or about a particular event or person. The practitioner may place magnets on the body or use sound and colour to help re-establish harmony in the body. Sometimes homeopathic or flower remedies are placed on the body or given to the client to take. The possibilities are endless. The exact treatment is determined by the muscle testing. No two treatments are alike even for people with identical problems.All the different branches of kinesiology have originated from the work of George Goodheart. Because of its origins in physical therapy applied kinesiology has tended to concentrate on structural problems and solutions. Other branches of kinesiology have been developed, such as health kinesiology, educational kinesiology, classical kinesiology, creative kinesiology and 3 In 1 kinesiology. All use the basic muscle testing skills, but each kinesiology very much reflects the interests and personality of its developer.Some branches of kinesiology, such as health kinesiology, make extensive use of verbal muscle testing. The response of a correctly positioned muscle to light pressure can be either to lock or unlock. The kinesiologist uses this to ask verbal questions: the locked response of the muscle indicates "yes" and the unlocked or spongy response indicates "no". The practitioner will then use systematic questioning with the muscle testing to establish what technique or techniques are needed from the many possible procedures that the practitioner learnt during training. The practitioner can also use verbal questioning in conjunction with muscle testing to establish an exercise or a diet and supplement programme for the client. Because of the ability to access information through muscle testing, this programme will be tailored specifically for the individual concerned.Some kinesiologists do not use verbal questioning at all or only in a limited way. Instead they rely on accessing information by testing a muscle whilst touching specific points on the body or using a finger mode. Finger modes are specific combinations of finger positions, which relate to specific body systems, correction procedures, and so on.Kinesiology techniques have also been incorporated into other therapies, so, for example, homeopaths, Bowen practitioners, chiropractors and aromatherapists may use muscle testing to confirm their judgement about the correct course of action. An aromatherapist might use muscle testing to establish precisely the best oil or combination of oils for a massage treatment. Some therapists will test the whole range of oils they have at their disposal and other therapists will only use kinesiology testing when they feel that several oils are clinically indicated and there is no one obvious over-riding reason to choose one oil rather than another. A homeopath may use muscle testing in a similar way to choose between several equally indicated remedies or to establish which is the best potency for this particular client. Chiropractors sometimes use muscle testing to confirm their diagnosis as to the exact location for an intervention procedure.Kinesiology has been successful in helping people suffering from physical problems such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, dermatitis, asthma, sinusitis, hay fever, allergies, stress, tinnitus, vertigo, oste- and rheumatoid-arthritis, headaches and migraines, back ache and old painful injuries, periodontal disease, IBS, hyperactivity, ME, tiredness,, epilepsy, PMS and problems associated with the menopause, etc. It also helps people in psychological ways by increasing self confidence and motivation, reducing anxiety, fears and obsessive behaviour and lightening depression. It can also help people function better intellectually, reduce clumsiness, improve memory and help dyslexia. Kinesiology has been used to help people find their path in life, to establish new and more relevant goals and to improve their potential in sport, the arts and education.Bringing about healthy and lasting change involves re-balancing the person's energy system, re-locating them in a balanced way within their physical, emotional and energy environment. This means that the person is not divorced from their symptoms: the symptoms are seen as imbalances embroidered onto the tapestry of the person's physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual lives. Each individual has a past that influences the present and a physical and social environment that modifies how the symptoms are presented. Kinesiology can be a vital tool to restore harmony and well-being in a person's life. It does not impose from the outside or follow rigid rules about what is correct. Kinesiology allows the energy system to speak for itself: this combination of innate wisdom and kinesiology know-how has transformed many people's lives.Here are three short case studies to illustrate the power of kinesiology:One client got off the couch and said to me: "I didn't feel anything." I explained that some clients do not experience anything while they are lying on the couch but that does not mean that they will not get better. She said: "No, I didn't mean that. What I meant was that I experienced no pain when I got off the couch." She had had a hip replacement operation seven years earlier and told me, when I was taking the case history, that she had just changed one constant pain (from her damaged hip) for another constant pain (the artificial hip). She was extremely surprised and excited that she had been able to get off the couch without experiencing any pain.A client with severe vertigo came to see me. He needed several sessions spread over several months. Each lasted about 10 minutes. This disjointed treatment schedule was established by muscle testing. His energy system wanted a small change made and then time to absorb and process it before the next change. Fortunately the client was very patient. He came to see me the required number of


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I plan on replacing my rotting wood columns with fiberglass columns. My goal is two-fold: To never have the poles rot again, and to never have to paint again. I'm also getting vinyl railings and Timbertech flooring. My builder says that there are no fiberglass poles that don't require painting, and he recommends the Permacast brand. I'd appreciate a second opinion if you have some advice. Thanks.
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Re: fiberglass porch columns
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The only fiberglass columns I know of will require painting, however with the proper prep and paint, the paint should last a good long time because the fiberglass isn't affected by moisture or rot as wood will be.
You could try a door supplier who also specializes in mouldings and millwork to see if they have columns to suit your needs. Again, you probably won't find a prefinished product, but it's worth a look.
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