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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Some Old Pages
Well, as most of you probably know, Basic Grey is having a DT call. Any of you that have known me for very long will remember that BG was my very first, favorite manufacturer! My nickname over at sb.com back in 2005-2008 was "the basic grey queen", LOL~~~
I haven't decided whether or not to try for this, I usually don't have much luck with these things, but I'm throwing the idea around. I know there will be many who do apply and I wish you all luck. It did get me to browsing through my old pages and I thought that I would share a few of my favorites!!! Now keep in mind, some of these, in fact most, are pretty old and my style was way different then, lol!!!
5 comments:
- Cindy Gay said...
You're way ahead of your time and your design skills are superb. Great photographs too! You're as good as it gets. . . so go for it!
- August 24, 2011 at 6:09 PM
- Lizzyc said...
hi.. wow.. these are really good.. can i encourage you to put in for the dt on BG.. you work well with the papers... go on.. try.. you never know!!
- August 25, 2011 at 3:52 AM
- Helen Tilbury said...
Wow Patti you truly were the BG Queen!! Very exciting that FINALLY they have a blog & a DT call. I would LOVE to apply but to create 8 NEW projects in the time span provided is not possible, especially as I would have to wait at least 10 days for the new product to get here :( Next time maybe!
- August 25, 2011 at 3:09 PM
- Cheryl Nelson said...
Every single one of these is PURE GORGEOUSNESS!! You will always be the BG Queen to me!!
- August 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM
- carlies said...
wowsres all your page are very gorgeous love it
hugs carla
- August 30, 2011 at 10:44 AM
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Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 14, 1863, p. 385
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ON THE SAME principle that the police authorities send to their agents photographs of notorious villains, we to-day publish a most exact and elaborate picture of the famous rebel pirate ship Alabama, or as she is sometimes called, the "290." It is from a photograph taken while she was at Liverpool where she was facetiously termed the Emperor of China's yacht. As she is still at large, roaming about like her prototype in the Scripture, "seeking whom she may devour," every shipmaster ought to take a copy of this number of our paper to accustom the eye to recognize her at a glance. We give the following description of her from an English paper:
The Alabama was built at Liverpool or Birkenhead, and left the latter port in August last; is about 1,200 tons burthen; draught about 14 feet; engines by Laird & Sons, of Birkenhead, 1862. She is a wooden vessel, propelled by a screw, copper bottom, bout 210 feet long, rather narrow, painted black outside and drab inside; has a round stern, billet tread, very little shear, flush deck for and aft; a bridge forward of the smoke stack carries two large black boats on cranes amidships forward of the main rigging; two black quarter boats between the main and mizen masts, one small black boat over the stern on cranes; the square spars on a gallows between the bridge and foremast show above the rail.
She carries three long 32-pounders on a side, and is pierced for two more amidships, has a 100-pound rifled pivot gun forward of the bridge, and a 68-pound pivot on the main tracks; has tracks laid forward for a pivot bow gun, and tracks aft for a pivot stern chaser, all of which she will take on board to complete her armament. Her guns are of the Blakely pattern, and manufactured by Wesley & Preston, Liverpool, 1862.
She is barque rigged; has very long, bright lower masts, and black mastheads; yards black, long yard arms, short poles-say one to two feet-with small dog-vanes on each, and a pendant to the main; studding-sail, booms on the fore and main, and has wire rigging. Carries on her foremast a square foresail, large trysail with two reefs, topgallantsail and royal. On the mizenmast a very large spanker and a short three cornered gaft topsail; has a fore and foretopmanst staysail and jib; has had no staysail to the main and mizenmast bent or royal yards aloft. Is represented to go 13 knots under canvas and 15 under steam. Can get steam in 20 minutes, but seldom uses it except in a chase or an emergency. Has all national flags, but usually set the St. George's Cross on approaching a vessel.
Her present complement of men in 120 all told, but she is anxious to ship more. Keeps a man at the mainhead from daylight to sunset. her sails are of hemp canvas, made very roaching; the topsails have 20 cloths on the head and 30 on the foot. General appearance of the hull and sails decidedly English. She is generally under two topsails, fore and main trysails, fore and foretopmast staysails; sometimes topgallant sails and jib, but seldom any sails on the mizen, except while in charge of a vessel. She is very slow in stays; generally wears ship. She was built expressly for the business. She is engaged to destroy, fight or run, as the character of her opponent may be.
She took her armament and crew and most of her officers on board near Terceira, Western Islands, from an English vessel; the officers, chivalry of the South. All the water consumed on board is condensed.
Her commander is Raphael Semmes, a biography of whom we published in FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER for Jan. 10, No. 380.
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Later on that day I was trying to get some work done on my laptop so I had a TV table out at the couch. I was tired that day and had grabbed a cold caffeinated beverage from the fridge to set by my laptop. My little cutie was standing next to me reading a book and then all of the sudden his arms flailed out! He completely hit my open soda onto the floor and it spewed everywhere, the rug was soaked in brown soda. I ran into the bathroom but of course nobody had put up a new towel after using the last one. I ran into my room and of course there was nothing that I could use to sop up the wet mess so I went with paper towels. At this point I decided my poor $55 rug was done for. It was almost 3 years old and it had seen its fair share of spills but this was the last straw, it had seen better days. Our poor rug couldn't handle any more!
A bit of baby cuteness and the rug, RIP
Rugs I love by mamanibbles on PolyvoreIf I were to just completely start over and get everything new in the family room then this look would be amazing! It certainly is a breath of fresh air, so natural and fresh. I love the fun, flirty circle pattern on the rug. The sofa and love seat look so plush and that ottoman makes me want to kick my feet up and relax. The fabric of the furniture looks easy to clean and I would make a promise to the rug to never allow bananas and soda around it. My current entertainment cabinet is a maple color which would work well with all of these.
Disclaimer: I wrote this post in order to enter a Michigan blogger contest where I could potentially win $1K to Gardner-White. All opinions are my own.


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Lisa Young from Briarlake Church in Decatur, GA brings us this ornamental stage design.
Their design was inspired by the Spheres and Trees design. They modified the design based on the bokeh effect of Christmas lights in a lens. They made the "lights" with metallic lame fabric wrapped around on side of a hula hoop via fabric tape. The fabric became translucent when lit, giving it a light bulb effect.
They spray painted trees white and blinged them out with oversized snowflakes from a dollar store. They printed their series logo on strips of paper joined to wooden frames making the center graphic that was about 10'x5′.
Total cost: $300.


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Greg Quimby—Father, Grandfather, & Colorado Springs Family Law Attorney—Cares About Children
If you've read this far, you know Greg practices law with his daughter, Erica. Just like with his work, family informs every part of his life. Greg is a devoted father and grandfather. He has 6 grandkids and puts that "on the record" whenever he gets a chance. You can see pictures of his children and grandkids all over the office, as well as the website. He's been raising children and grandkids most of his adult life.
Besides playing with his grandkids, Greg enjoys riding his bike and practicing law. He not only knows the law, but he understands the concepts behind the law. That is why the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C. is successful in dealing with custody cases. Because of his own parenting experience, Greg is not shy about giving out parenting tips while dispensing legal advice.
Greg's Granddaughter Wrote the following in the Summer of 2016:
Elijah drew Pokemon for Greg's 2019 Birthday!


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A Simple Outdoor Wedding at World's Fair Pavilion in St. Louis, Missouri
Emily Struckhoff (34 and a salon owner) and Jen Wiese (39 and an HR manager) stuck to a mostly neutral palette accented with bright potted centerpieces, allowing the natural beauty of their open-air venue to shine. "We got engaged in Forest Park, so we wanted to have our ceremony there as well," Emily says of choosing the historic World's Fair Pavilion for their laid-back nuptials. One way they achieved a relaxed vibe was by forgoing a traditional bridal party for Emily's two sons. "We just wanted it to be us and the boys," she says. Jen created their custom wedding bands herself using exotic sapele wood.


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Using Expert Witness
What is an expert witness? What is their role?
Are you caught up in a legal case? Are you not having any kind of confidence in the witnesses you are producing in front of the court? Do you think you need a powerful witness who can support your stake?
If yes, then you definitely need the help of an expert in the field of the case you are caught up in.
An expert witness also known as professional witness or judicial witness is a witness who is considered to have utmost and extraordinary knowledge in a particular field either through education, experience, skill set or training.
This person is consulted to have an expert opinion during the course of training or a legal case as an evidence to prove a fact in concern with the issue by the virtue of expertise. This is also known as expert opinion. He is also considered to be the fact finder of a case. The professional witness can provide essential evidence to the case. http://www.defendmybiz.com
The professional opinion is taken for critical opinions on the level of injury, sanity, reason for the success or failure of a device, loss of articles etc. when it comes to the case of intellectual property a professional's opinion is taken to determine the quality of books, circuits etc.
In a legal case, a judge may call up for an expert opinion to evaluate the real fact of a case. This is to help the court by providing complete knowledge on the subject that needs to be given a judgment.
A professional witness is responsible when it comes to penal trials as well as perjury. http://www.defendmybiz.com/employer-attorney-los-angeles/ The expert witness is used in civil cases where the advocates of both the sides fight with differing opinions.
Hence, it is up to the judge to decide on which expert needs to trust. The experts are lawfully prohibited from putting forward of their opinions before or after they are hired.
What is the importance of expert evidence?
A professional witness plays a major role in a legal case. He is authoritative and hence can prove to be a key element of a case. He has the ability to turn the proven evidences to be false. Such expert evidences save the innocent people from imprisonment and help in punishing the culprit. Through their extensive knowledge in the field, the witness can determine who the culprit is and who is innocent.
What are the types of expert witnesses?
Expert evidences are broadly classified into two types- testifying expert evidence and non testifying expert evidence.
Testifying Evidence: This type of professional witness communicates only during the court proceedings. They are not shown to the public. The supporting documents they put in front of the court to prove their claim will show their opinion towards the case. These evidences should not write any personal opinion on the supporting documents as it may be leaked to the other party, which may further lead to the injustice to the innocent.
Non testifying evidence: Such witnesses are hired by either of the parties of the dispute for the purpose of evaluation of the legal case.
In many cases advocates hire doctors to detect malpractice during any of the medical procedures. To support the key evidence, a nurse or a junior doctor may be called for the evaluation of the supporting documents. http://www.defendmybiz.com/about-us/
Non testifying evidence is a protected individual. It is not essential for them to come in front of the jury and attend the sessions of the court in order to testify their opinion on the case. It can be said that a non testifying expert is an unknown whose participation documents are shown in the court to the jury.
Specialization for expert witness
If a person wishes to be expert evidence in a legal analysis or a court, he should be specialized in a particular subject. Though the individual works in a particular profession, he must be expertise in a particular subject. It is vital for professional witnesses to be specialized in the area which an advocate will need to solve a case.
Thus, if you are held up in a legal case and looking for evidence which can favor you, you will definitely need to take the help of expert evidence.


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Kirk, Robert and Wall, Anthony (2002) Intellectual Capital: The Missing Asset. The Irish Accounting Review, 9 (2). pp. 49-72. [Journal article]
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In the 'Information Age' merely accounting for 'hard' assets such as machinery no longer seems appropriate. Intellectual capital or 'soft' assets such as knowledge and skills are playing an increasingly important role in the current global economy. However, this paper argues that the recording of these 'soft' assets on balance sheets will only be possible if a universally accepted method of measuring them can be created. Some suggestions for such measurement are explored and arguments both in favour and against accounting for intellectual capital are investigated. The paper concludes by arguing in favour of more research to be undertaken.
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"Lost is only when you have to go back." – HolyMoleComics.com (title also)
We are explorers by nature. As we evolved into human beings, we had to move around with the seasons to find food and to let the local ecosystems become abundant again. We have found new lands, sometimes crossing oceans in canoes. Some modern tribal cultures still journey for spiritual reasons. Some religions have pilgrimages.
So, in this modern world, it makes sense that it is in our blood to want to explore, journey and roam.
But our modern lives don't fit well to this concept: Enter 'travel'.
- We race through our careers with only a week or two off each year to then race through all the touristy attractions.
- We have bucket lists of places to see, as we zip in and out and check them off our list waiting for the next trip.
- We snap so many pictures, that we forget to be in the present moment.
- We save and save for that 'dream' vacation, then we come back and are as restless as ever in our current jobs.
- We have to plan and plan and plan our trips to make sure that we don't miss schedules, bookings and things "to do".
This is modern traveling, and while it can still be a lot of fun, for many people it doesn't often fulfill our inner "primal" cravings for a deeper journey.
We all deserve to experience spontaneous, agenda-free traveling, for the journey alone, and not just the destination.
How about you? Are you able to experience slow travel? Or do you feel it is not realistic for most people? Do you have a 'journey' in mind for your own future?


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In the beginning
On October 19th, 2015, the Trello community discovered "Elegantt" through Product Hunt. Due to the interest resulting from this Hunt, our team decided not to stop at the first version, but to take it up a notch in response to the enthusiasm and needs of its users.
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Festival season is upon us, kicking off with Coachella's annual dual-weekend hipster exodus to scenic Indio, California. If it's your first time navigating the manicured, flower-crown-packed polo grounds, our go-to guide of essentials and street smarts will ensure your trip is trouble-free. Here are our tips for navigating the fest like a pro.
Stay Happy
Check in with yourself and get real honest with your accommodations comfort level. Long days in the hot, hot heat take their toll. The festival grounds offer plenty of campsite options, from "glamping" in a decked-out safari tent to rolling with your own set up. As campsites go, the rates skew on the pricier side. If air conditioning and amenities are more your speed, we recommend hitting up Airbnb in lieu of a hotel. Scoring a pad your whole crew can enjoy will give your group options throughout the weekend. You'll have a kitchen and stocked fridge to appropriately refuel day to day. If anyone gets burned out, no problem—just hit day parties or chill by the pool.
Dress Like You Mean It
Festival dressing is a mixed bag of feather headdresses, outrageous costumes, and groovy throwback accessories. Express yourself. Embrace fringe. Channel your inner Penny Lane. Whatever you do, keep your shoes closed toe and walk-proof at all times. Your toes will get trampled at worst, dust covered at best. Drama-free footwear is a thing of beauty that will keep your mind where it belongs: on the music.
What to Pack
- An empty water bottle. The grounds are flush with refill stations which will save you a pretty penny and ensure you are consistently well-hydrated.
- A bandana. In the event of a dust storm, this will be your saving grace. When the heat of the day hits, soak it in water and tie it around your neck for soothing, cool vibes.
- A hat and sunglasses. This is an obvious must for hours on end spent under the relentless sun.
- Rain gear. Toss some extra socks and large garbage bags in your pack or invest in a lightweight, compact poncho. If the rain kicks up, these small luxuries will be a godsend. There are no swift exits.
- A backpack. Forgo the purse in favor of a satchel or backpack, which will be hands-free.
- Earplugs. Protect your precious ears from multiple days of marathon sound-hounding.
- Cash. Don't get caught up in exorbitant ATM fees within the festival grounds. Hit up the bank en route to the fest with enough cash to sustain your eating and drinking habits for the full day or weekend.
Commute Smart
Last year's fest marked the debut of Uber in Palm Springs. Drivers will be flocking to the desert and are most definitely your best bet for navigating the party scene outside the polo grounds. If staying outside Indio, shuttle services offer a beautiful alternative to driving, enabling you to skip the lengthy wait times getting in and out of parking lots. If driving, be sure to allow plenty of extra time for traffic. The route to the fest is slow going, even on the midnight ride home.
Hit the Parties
Most major resorts and plenty of posh digs will play host to a wide range of day and after parties. The venues tend to be pretty popular, so unless you are super well-connected, it can take time to get inside. Go with only your top-tier choices, arrive early, and dress to impress. The desert can get chilly at night, so pack extra layers or at the very least a light jacket in the event of a sudden temperature drop.
Go Off Course
Every mission needs a good plan; however, deviating from your charted course is in keeping with the true spirit of the fest. Go with the flow and explore. If you're absolutely dead-set on catching a certain band, make it happen. Just know there's much more to take in at the festival than sweet tunes alone. Given the sheer scale of the grounds, maneuvering between main stages can be time-consuming. Map out a realistic plan of attack and catch acts at neighboring stages, or work your way from one end of the fest to the other throughout the course of a day. Rushing back and forth between field after field of partiers is so not the move.
Pace Yourself
Intense heat and long hours can take a major toll on your body's ability to metabolize alcohol and what-have-you. Keep tabs on your intake and take it slow. Coachella is a marathon, not a sprint. Free VIP drinks can have you paying dearly in other ways come the following morning.
Take Cooling Breaks
Have a plan to escape the heat of the day. Peak heat hours are a great time to get hydrated. If the heat is getting to you, check out a day party and save your strength for killer evening headliners and/or after parties.
Have a Rendezvous Point
Establish a pre-designated meeting time and spot for your group. The day will get away from you and odds are everyone will go their own way at some point. Have check-ins set throughout the day to meet up, reassess, and compare survival notes. If nothing else, you'll have a built-in storytelling hour to regale friends with all the best acts or which new viral YouTube sensation you witnessed in person.
Have a favorite Coachella tip? Tell us in the comments below.
Kenzo Peach Signature Prints Urban Packpack ($695)
PS Kaufman Natural Freeway Chelsea Boot ($375)
Best Bandanas Black Paisley Cotton Bandana ($6)
J.Crew Panama Hat ($58)
SIGG Neon Punk Funky Yellow Water Bottle ($20)
Hunter Clear Rain Poncho ($195)
DownBeats Reusable High Fidelity Hearing Protection ($14)


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Planning a family is one of the the most amazing things you'll ever do. Buying a house, that car you always wanted, starting a new job…all of these things matter, but they soon pale into insignificance when contemplating parenthood.
But what if things didn't go to plan? What would you do? Who would you turn to?
In 2014, there were 18.6 million families in the UK, of which 2.0 million were lone parents with dependent children. Women accounted for 91% of lone parents with dependent children.
Unfortunately, things didn't go to plan for me and in starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel after nine difficult months, I decided to do something positive in 2017 to increase awareness and raise money for a charity who helped me along the way: Families Need Fathers (FNF).
FNF is a charity chiefly concerned with supporting all parents, dads, mums and grandparents to have personal contact and meaningful relationships with children following parental separation. FNF offer information, advice and support services to help parents to achieve a positive outcome for their children. FNF's forum and network of over 50 UK Branches also offer the pro-bono guidance of solicitors and others familiar with the operation of the family courts.
10kfor10k aims to raise £10,000 to donate to FNF to help them to continue to provide support to those in need.


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So here we go!
A popular book or series that you didn't like
I don't know how popular this one is, it has a 3.90 rating on BUT I gave it GoodReads but I gave it 1 star. I just didn't mesh with the characters or the language in Unteachable. :/
A popular book or series that every one else seems to hate but you love
Once again, "hate" is a strong word. I ADORED Tear You Apart it brought me to tears but it has a 3.5 rating on GoodReads. That's okay though.
A love triangle where the main character ended up with the person you did NOT want them to end up with OR an OTP that you don't like.
I don't want to get too spoilery with this one, but I know I am not alone with the disappointment of the pairing in this one. That's okay, at least we have fan fiction. I can pretend.
A popular book genre that you hardly reach for
Contempary is not my genre of choice. Don't get me wrong, I can be swayed but I hardly have the urge to binge read this genre. Mostly because the diversity in (YA) contemporary reads is pitiful. Fix it, fix it now.
A popular or beloved character that you do not like
This is my most unpopularist of opinions. I find Caelana annoying as all hell. And I do NOT understand the Sarah J. Maas hype and probably never will.
A popular author that you can't seem to get into
I'm not going to say Sarah J Maas again (but she is one), but Stephanie Meyer. I physically can't read any more of her books, they all just end up upsetting me.
A popular book trope that you're tired of seeing
This is a tie between insta-love and love triangles. When you were in high school, how often did you fall in love with some hot new guy and he instantly fall in love with you as well? And how many times have you been caught in the dilemma of having two OR more boys fall desperately in love with you? NEVER. It's a tired unrealistic trope that takes the fun out of the adventure. It's also extremely cheesy.
A popular series that you have no interest in reading
The saying goes "The book is always better than the movie", but what movie or T.V. show adaptation do you prefer more than the book?
I only read the first book (it was in French too so maybe that has something to do with it), but I wasn't so impressed. But Gossip Girl was my shit until they went to college. Once that arc started it all went to help.
I want to hear more about unpopular opinions so I'm going to keep this going!
Jessica @ A GREAT Read
Kristy-Marie @ Studio Reads
Jess @ My Reading Dress


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Since 2006, three Tribal members became employed at Dworshak NFH. One Tribal member joined the Kooskia NFH staff. In addition, two former Service employees at Kooskia NFH became Tribal employees. Recently, a new Kooskia hatchery manager was hired by the Tribe along with a SRBA Coordinator (former Fisheries Production director at the NPT). A total of eight Tribal employees are currently part of the SRBA staffing at the two hatcheries. The Clearwater Coho project employs two tribal members at Dworshak and may soon employ a third member as a Research biologist. The Tribal Steelhead Kelt project has two personnel - one Tribal and one employee who routinely work at Dworshak NFH. Project leaders are working with the Northwest Indian College to develop intern programs and have received Tribal grants for employment of two high school students during the summer months. In 2010, the Service provided a three month grant for a Tribal intern to do research on Eel translocation and restoration.
Fish production at Dworshak has been enhanced by producing 300,000 Coho in addition maintaining the mitigation goal of 2.1 million Steelhead and 1.05 million Chinook smolts. At Kooskia NFH, adult coho are spawned and their eggs incubated, fry reared and smolts acclimated in addition to maintaining the 600,000 Chinook mitigation goal. The Tribe and Service are working together to find ways to stop disease and improve water quality at Dworshak NFH that may lead to a renovation of the 40 year old hatchery into to a more secure and productive facility resulting in improved adult returns. Tribal and Service staff coordinate both Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Harvest Management issues in conjunction with SRBA Tribal management.


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Thanks to Sam's brother, death made fourteen new friends that day. Maybe even fifteen, if you count Charlie. In a twisting tale of good vs bad and the nature of evil, Sam has to come to terms with the horrific shooting his brother has committed.
Legit, this is one of the most powerful books of 2016 and you need to get your hands on a copy.
Want one of the 1 of 10 signed copies we have to give away? This is all you need to do:
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And don't forget to let us know in the comments what your most emotive book of the year so far is.
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Tatatata Bengbengbeng (All The Rage)
Valerija Kelava and Hanne Gaby Odiele @ Ford (NY), Hannah Holman @ Elite (NY) Working till two in the morning, waking up with loud disco straight in the ears and working again. Did we even sleep or did we dream we slept? That is the question and a very good one. Vogue Italia is not a dream, though it's a shame it hasn't reached our favorite bookshop yet -- will probably have to kick some asses soon if we want to get it in time.. next time. Because this issue is all the rage here and now, and makes us eager to see... [Lire la suite]
A good egg is hard to find (Odd tribute, true love)
Hanne-Gaby Odiele @ Supreme (NY), Women (Paris), Women (Milan), Dominique (Brussels) Last night we were wondering if there is any restaurant cooking some fried eggs. Suddenly wanted some but we don't cook. We love eggs, we know it supposed to be an easy dish but don't know why we never cooked them (excepted we don't cook at all). We still have in minds parents of friends, while visiting them, saying sorry when they "just" did some eggs for lunch... A good egg these days is hard to find,... [Lire la suite]
Hold on Hanne-Gaby !
Hanne-Gaby Odiele, model on the right slope, had an accident in New York (she's been hit by a car in the street) one or two month ago. She's recovering now but will probably have to wait until s/s08 to come back on the catwalk. However she has a few ad campaigns like Vera Wang and Top Shop, right now !


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Grey Toned Fern #2
Grey Toned Fern #2 | Rainsford Company
$ 148.00
The structure and composition of these monochromatic fern studies make for a compelling set. No variations of green needed for this set of fern prints. A handsome look for any wall.
- 21" (W) x 29" (H) x .75" (D)
- Wood frame with glass


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The Straws of Life
Years ago, we discovered Thorne had a thing for straws. If we left one unattended in a cup, he'd steal it and chew it flat over a couple of days.
Some straws we brought home were thick and safe for the Thorney treatment. Most were too thin. They shredded between the power of his enthusiastic molars, and we had to watch sharp and soon separate Thorne from his joy to keep him from swallowing a piece of shattered straw.
At the time Thorne came to us, a Korean couple ran an independent Discount Emporium a few blocks above the place I worked. It was nestled between a wedding rental shop and a check advance shark. Everything was only $1, and the store held all sorts of treasures, like wonderful Ceylon teas from Fortunes and Roya's Tea Garden, iron tea-lite holders, and exquisite journals with tissue-thin pages boarded with silk.
Best of all, the Emporium had straws hard enough to stand up to Thorne's enthusiasm.
I bought four bags when I saw them (200-count each) and wondered at the time if the straws would run out before he left us. Each little darling gave him multiple sessions of unchaperoned chewing pleasure–easy for us, safe for him. They flattened but never shredded, and we'd find mangled plastic worms abandoned throughout the house.
Thorne accepted each straw offering with open joy, lifting up on his hind feet to take the straw between his teeth like a horse takes a bit. Each one seemed to contain an private adventure for him.
These are the straws that are left.
The white ones are backups from Arby's. Though both are safe for him to chew, Thorne would tell you the white ones are inferior, that no fast-food offering could possibly hold the same tasty pleasure as the Emporium's. He will always prefer the colorful straws in their crinkly plastic package to bigger, boring, dignified ones in a plain white paper.
Thorne died this week. The straws he left behind have made me realize that rather than rationing his joy to make his favorite stiff straws last in their crinkly plastic package (the sound of which always made him come running), I should have been offering him adventure after adventure as quickly as I could. As soon as he abandoned a flattened straw because all the goodie had been chewed out of it, I should have gone to the kitchen cupboard (too high for him to steal a straw for himself), crinkled the bag, and watched him come running for another adventure.
Instead, I drizzled out his joy so slowly, he had to leave much of it behind.
Thorne's leaving has also made me realize that I'm also guilty of drizzling out my own joy. I hesitate and hide and save my dreams and goals for tomorrow or next year, thinking I'll get to it when the time is right. But time never makes things right: we do.
Unless I take my dreams and deliberately make them real in my life, before Death walks up and tells me, "Time to go," those dreams will still be languishing in the crinkly bag of my psyche, waiting for the perfect moment I never made.
This straw represents my goal of finishing the paranormal fantasy featuring Richard III that I have in progress.
Another straw represents my dream of returning to England to visit Middleham Castle, to stay in the Cotswolds, and forty other adventures I let myself be talked out of having [mumble] years ago.
The straws Thorne left behind are shouting for me to grab the goodies in life — not someday when the time is right, but right now, starting this moment. Pick up a dream, write down the steps it will take to get from here to there, and do them. Because the clock ticks on and neither Death nor any goody will wait for me.
It's my fault I rationed Thorne's straws, his chewing adventures.
It's my fault I'm rationing my own dreams.
No more.
I put the first Thorney straw on the wall next to my computer. Grinning, I sink my teeth into the first step to finishing my novel on Richard. There's no room in it for an appearance by a furry, opinionated Himalayan, but that doesn't mean he's not there with me, page by page.
Straw to Dream → Dream to Goal →
Goal to Concrete Steps → Do the Steps to Make the Dream Your Reality
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Sometimes I feel Heath-Robinson would be proud.
To glue the office section of the goods shed to the main building, I used sash clamps, with the whole building upended.
However this meant it was resting on the gable end of the roof which I didn't like, so I hung the end over the edge of the desk.
This meant that, although it was stable, one knock, and the whole lot would over balance and crash onto the floor. With a couple of small people in the house this was more than likely.
To prevent it over balancing, I therefore used my largest bulldog clip which has a magnet on one wing of it, the clippy bit attached to the end of the clamp, and the magnety bit attached to my angle poise lamp, which is festooned with all my other magnetic gizmos.
The angle poise lamp in turn has its clamps screwed up so it can't move. Result!
And the beverage, you ask. Sam Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout. A lovely drop. Worth a punt if you've never had it and aren't afraid of the dark.


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Florida had a 16-0 lead by the end of the third inning and coasted to a 17-3 win over Manhattan on the first day of the NCAA Tournament. Up next, the Gators face Miami on Saturday at 4 p.m. (ESPNU).
The Gators (46-16) rocked starting pitcher John Soldinger for five runs on five hits in the first inning. They led 9-0 after the second inning and 16-0 through three.
In the first two innings, Florida sent 19 hitters to plate. Soldinger (10-3) pitched into the third inning, faced 26 batters and allowed 15 earned runs on 16 hits. His season ERA jumped from 2.34 to 3.57.
Gators starter Karsten Whitson dominated for 3 1/3 innings before coach Kevin O'Sullivan rested him. Whitson gave up two hits and struck out three before reliever Keenan Kish entered.
In the top of the second inning, Florida right fielder Preston Tucker and catcher Mike Zunino hit back-to-back home runs. Tucker added another homer the next inning.
The Hurricanes (37-21) beat Jacksonville 7-2 earlier today.
Florida, which has won nine of its past 10 games against the Hurricanes. The Gators swept Miami at McKethan Stadium in March.
Florida has two injury concerns as it continues in the regional. Brian Johnson, a sophomore starting pitcher who also plays first base, remains doubtful as a recovers from a concussion he suffered last weekend. Austin Maddox, an infielder and closer, left Saturday's game in the third inning with a sprained left foot.


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The mission of the Becker Medical Library is to provide information resources and technology in support of the educational, research and patient care objectives of the School of Medicine.
The Bernard Becker Medical Library serves the Washington University School of Medicine, the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and the St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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The Archives and Rare Books section of the Bernard Becker Medical Library is home to one of the nation's finest collections of historical medical materials. The Archives specializes in materials and institutional records relating to the history of Washington University School of Medicine and its affiliated institutions. The nine distinct Rare Books Collections total approximately 22,000 books and journals and cover major authors and ideas from classical antiquity to the present.
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On November 1, 2008, the Becker Medical Library implemented the use of an ID card scanner for entrance to the Library after regular business hours. Patrons need a valid ID badge for access after 6 pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. ID badges from the Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University Danforth Campus, BJC (Barnes, Jewish, and Children's Hospital) and St. Louis College of Pharmacy provide evening and weekend access.
The Becker Library is open to all users Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Patrons without a validated ID badge may call 314-362-7085 with a cell phone, or call 2-7085 from the lobby phone, to request entry to Becker Medical Library during access controlled hours.


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It was Veni, vidi, vici, as the Wanderers came, saw and conquered Waikato in the bright lights of Hamilton.
Chatham cup preliminary qualifier day began early doors with a Greenlane car park meetup, with car pooling sorted, the team convoy headed down on the long journey to Hamilton, dreaming of a first round trip to Old Trafford or the Pirelli Stadium, but first up were Waikato.
Once everybody had found the ground, and Lee Cumpstone and James Hill had finished on their scenic Lake tour, it was down to business after a rallying pep talk from Chris Williams and Colin Maguire
After a minutes silence to mark ANZAC day, the game finally got under way.
Waikato were out of the blocks the quicker, instantly putting the Wanderers onto the back foot. A succession of corners and free kicks rained down into the back-line, with centre-backs Rob Bent and Lee Cumpstone heading anything in sight early on.
It was the Wanderers who struck first though. From a free kick on the left, Nigel Delaney delivered a sumptuous ball into the box which was dispatched at the near post by James Hill, a rocket of a header if he does say so himself.
After the early goal Wanderers tried to calm the pace of the game down, with the returning Tank Richie Quaine in goals duly taking a minute for every goal kick, Waikato's frustrations began to show. With Patrick Mc Greal and Shaun Shannon beginning to cause problems down the left, it seemed like only a matter of time until the Wanderers would bag a second.
The next moment of real incident again involved the returning keeper though, rushing out Manual Neuer style, he punched clear, only for his momentum to carry him outside of the box. The referee was straight on the scene and the yellow card shown. With Chris Williams now getting worried on the side line about an unexpected appearance, the match set into a battle for midfield supremacy. With both sides struggling to play football on the bobbly surface, it became a case of who wanted it more. The local side were not used to the Wanderers hustling and harrying, with Tom Williams gleefully bouncing off anybody who came near him. It wasn't all strength though, Glyn McNulty delighting the partisan home crowd with his flicks and tricks.
The last 5 minutes of the half belonged to Waikato though, who upped the ante hoping for an equalizer before the break. A loose ball in midfield let their bleached striker through, only for his finish to strike the post and roll across the goal mouth. 2 minutes later they were in again, but a moments hesitation allowed time for Dean Barrett to sprint back and make a 'worldy' of a tackle which ensured the half finished with the Wanderers 1 up.
After a deep half time discussion on what was needed at half time, Colin Maguire sent the wanderers back out ready to fight for that dream first round tie, and the financial riches that come it offers. Will it be shown on BBC or Sky, just 1 of the questions running through each players head.
The second half started in a similar fashion to the end of the first, a tight tense battle, not helped by what seemed an overly eager whistle happy referee.
With the Wanderers beginning to feel hard done by, a couple more yellow cards were brandished for persistent fouling, Glyn McNulty and Nigel Delaney this time feeling the wrath of the man in black.
With the game into the last 20 minutes the next moment of controversy arose. As Patrick Mc Greal dallied, the Waikato striker nipped in, grabbed a handful of shorts, and tripped. With the fullback down everybody stopped for the clear foul, only for the referee to unbelievably wave play on. The striker swung a toe and just like that Waikato were somewhat unfairly level.
The Wanderers were now raging and ready to instill there own form of retribution, however an action replay occurred just minutes later, this time Lee Cumpstone got caught on the ball, and then headbutted in the nose, and the Waikato winger raced through. As Cumpstone rolled around in a daze, the Wanderers players screamed for the game to stop, but managed to survive the attack. Dean Barrett picking up a yellow for his 'discussion' with the referee about the incident. After Cumpstone was finally allowed back onto the pitch, John O'Lone decided to apply some of his own retribution to the headbutter, with the point of his elbow. Cheers buddy smile emoticon
Into the last 5 minutes the game was anybodys, with Peter Kenei now on the field, the Wanderers still fancied their chances, and with 85 minutes on the clock they got there just rewards. A string of corners finally paying dividends, when a wicked cross from Patrick Mc Greal was nodded in by Terry Butcher himself (Nigel Delaney). The home crowd was stunned as the Wanderers Ultras on the side danced with joy.
As the game went into injury time (7 minutes), Jonathan McNelis and Vlad Macoviciuc came on to try and see it out, Jonathan McNelis first touch a dart in the corner to run down the clock…….and then the whistle blew.
A historic victory for the Wanderers as they march on into the first round proper for the first time in their history.
All eyes on the draw now…..
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(NEWS RELEASE) College of The Albemarle (COA) and North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC) have entered into a partnership that will assist regional associate degree graduates in achieving their Bachelor of Science degrees.
On July 30th, COA President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer and NCWC President James Gray III signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two colleges which outlines the agreement for Wesleyan to begin offering classes at COA. The partnership with NC Wesleyan brings a highly respected four year business degree to the College of The Albemarle's Dare County campus. Students will have the opportunity to remain local to the Outer Banks yet continue their studies beyond a two-year degree.
"COA is excited about the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding with NC Wesleyan College," said Dr. Deitemeyer. "This is an exceptional opportunity for our students to seamlessly transition from the community college directly to the university level in the Business Administration Program. With a university representative located at our Dare County Campus, COA students will receive guidance and assistance which will ensure their success."
Wesleyan will be offering their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree as well as their Bachelor of Science in Organizational Administration degree on the Dare County campus starting in January 2014. The classes run one night per week from 6 pm-10 pm for eight weeks. Students will have the option to take a mix of online and face-to-face courses. The main difference between these two degrees is that Business Administration focuses on major business practices giving students exposure to accounting, economics, finance, and management. Organizational Administration focuses more broadly on the human relations functions of business with coursework in social psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, sociology of the workplace, as well as management and political science courses.
"NC Wesleyan College is excited to partner with College of The Albemarle to reach the working adults in northeastern North Carolina to help them earn their bachelor's degree," said Dr. Evan Duff, NCWC Vice President of Adult and Professional Studies. "These working adults are typically geographically bound, and providing access to a bachelor's degree on the campus where they earned their associates degree is essential."
An Admissions and Advising Coordinator will be on the campus of COA full-time to assist previous COA graduates and soon-to-be COA graduates. The advisor will be in place by late September in office 108 (A) at the Dare County campus. Students can start their applications now at www.ncwc.edu/adult.


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One of the reasons that auto insurance coverage can increase for everyone is fraud. Recently, the California Department of Insurance announced that an alleged fraud ring was broken up in the state.
In all, eight men have been arrested in the auto insurance fraud case, which involved staged automobile collisions. The alleged ring leader of the scheme, 31-year-old Chula Vista resident Jay Stoney Anderson, faces 28 counts related to the scheme. In all, the eight men face 83 counts of insurance fraud.
California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner noted that insurance fraud involving staged collisions endangers the lives of innocent people.
"Through the diligent work of our fraud detectives and a tireless effort by this department and our partners, we have broken up a crime ring that has caused more than $200,000 in damages," Poizner said. "This department will not rest when lives are placed at risk by these types of criminal enterprises."
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In fact, life's been such a meat-grinder that each day chews me up and spits me out a mangled, bloody mess, barely held together enough to try to do the same the next day.
Most of it is work stress, I'll admit, but I won't ramble on here. Just one of those days except several in a row. People are assholes, small issues blow up into huge problems, and huge problems come so fast and so frequent that there's not enough time to handle them all.
Looking for good news, on a whim I've begun checking my horoscope. It doesn't mean a thing, but I've always kind of thought the biorhythm curves were kind of neat. Perhaps it's my Engineering background speaking. And perhaps if I see that I'm supposed to have a great day along one of the several axis, it could be a self-fulfilling prophecy by putting me into a more positive frame of mind:
According to this, I am powerless to do a damned thing...but I will have a ton of people dump a ton of additional crap on me. Oh joy. I gotta start cleaning up everyone else's messes as well now (apparently). And according to my biorhythm charts, someone somewhere should be calling for a time of death.
Fuck. Even the stars themselves have aligned against me.
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Culture Summit 2018 – A Dream Assignment for Interpreter Adel Alhaimi
Culture Summit 2018 – A Dream Assignment for Interpreter Adel Alhaimi
ABU DHABI APRIL 2018: Adel Alhaimi was privileged to be invited to facilitate simultaneous interpretation for one of the world's top cultural events.
Culture Summit is an invitation-only forum "convening leaders from the arts, policy, technology and media" from around the world. The USD 5,000 a head registration fee included sumptuous dining and featured some of the region's (and the world's) most prestigious cultural figures including top leaders, artists, speakers and performers.
The summit is characterized by the overall aim to identify ways that culture can raise awareness, build bridges and promote positive change.
The summit included a staggering 450 participants from 80 different countries, spread across a series of 65 workshops.
"This year's programme, titled Unexpected Collaborations: Forging New Connections Between Heritage and Innovation, Near and Far, Creativity and Purpose, will focus on partnerships that are unique, different, and which blend tradition and innovation. Workshops, presentations, and performances throughout the event will engage participants in expanding on their ideas about the role of culture in improving our world. A special portion of the programme will take place at the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, with events and tours scheduled exclusively for participants of CultureSummit 2018."


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All graduates are admitted on condition that they have the full funding (both fees and maintenance) required for their course and admission is only confirmed once satisfactory financial guarantees have been received. The College is not willing to assist graduates whose financial guarantee is not fully honoured, unless this is because of unforeseeable circumstances. Self-funded overseas graduates should take appropriate steps to insure against adverse changes in exchange rates.
The College does however make grants as follows:
CUSU Website
Further information is available on the CUSU website.[top]
Conference Expenses
PhD students can apply for one or more grants totalling no more than £450 during their three years to enable them to attend a conference. Students must ask both their department and their major funding source for assistance before the College will consider the request. For MPhil students the maximum that can be applied for is £150. In certain subjects, such as Spanish and Latin American Studies, Mathematics, Plant Sciences and Theology earmarked funds exist, which could allow larger awards to be made.
The conference funding application form can be downloaded here.[top]
Fieldwork Expenses
It is expected that students' own departments will meet all research expenses involved in a PhD or MPhil project. Students should consider whether the resources available are adequate before settling on a particular project. Nevertheless, the College is prepared to consider applications from PhD students for one or more grants totalling no more than £450 during the three years to assist with the costs of working away from Cambridge, either fieldwork or conducting research in other laboratories, libraries, etc. or attending a taught course relevant to their research. Only the additional costs of working away compared with working in Cambridge will be considered. Application forms are available from the Tutorial Office. For MPhil students the maximum that can be applied for is £150. In certain subjects, such as Spanish and Latin American Studies, Mathematics, Plant Sciences and Theology earmarked funds exist, which could allow larger awards to be made.[top]
University Sports
The College makes grants from the Windsor fund to assist students engaged in sports at University level or higher. The Windsor Committee usually refunds about 50% of the allowable expenses, up to a maximum of £250. Allowable expenses include subscription fees, match fees, travel costs, sports clothing and equipment but do not include the costs of social events or non-sports clothing (such as ties or blazers). Applications should be made in writing to your tutor, listing all allowable expenses and including receipts wherever possible.[top]
Computer Software and Equipment
Grants can be made from the Sansom Fund to assist in the purchase of computer equipment or software where it is necessary for the student's work and where the expense would otherwise cause some financial difficulty. Applications should be made in writing to your tutor and should include:
- full details of the costs involved
- an explanation of why the purchase is necessary and why the facilities available within College or your department are inadequate
- a breakdown of your total annual income and details of any exceptional expenditure which you have to make (over and above the normal accommodation and subsistence costs).
Funding for Music Lessons - The Burnaby and Jamieson Funds
Emmanuel College can provide funding for private instrumental and singing lessons for members of the college who make a substantial contribution to musical life in the college (which usually means taking part in ensembles and/or giving recitals in college). The committee of the Burnaby and Jameson funds meets annually in December and makes grants to cover (usually) part of the cost of lessons.
To apply for a grant, write to the Director of Music by the last day of Michaelmas Full Term (For the 2010 - 2011 academic year the deadline was Friday 3rd December 2010). Include in the letter the cost and frequency of lessons taken and anticipated for the academic year, and give details of your involvement in college music.
For more information contact the Director of Music.[top]
Thesis Production Costs
The Board of Graduate Studies makes grants to assist with thesis production costs, which the College will match up to a maximum of £50. Application forms are available from the Tutorial Office.[top]
External Studentships
The College offers an average of four external research studentships per year. These are awarded to the applicants with the best academic record who do not have a first degree from Cambridge. The value of the awards is £600 p.a.. Applications should be made in writing to the Graduate Tutor before 15th June and your supervisor should also write a letter of recommendation. Applications from existing graduates will be considered in competition with those from admission candidates.[top]
Bachelor Scholarships
Cambridge graduates who obtained a first in their final exams are automatically awarded a scholarship worth £300 p.a..[top]
Derek Brewer Research Studentship and MPhil Studentships
Every year the College offers one full-cost studentship (or more than one part-cost studentships) to students intending to study for a PhD and up to two full-cost studentships for prospective MPhil students. The value of the full-cost studentships is equal to the University and College fees plus the minimum provision for maintenance required by the Board of Graduate Studies. Existing graduates may apply (even midway through their course) as well as prospective ones. The awards are primarily intended for Home or EU students but an Overseas student with an ORS award may be considered if there are no Home or EU applicants of sufficient merit. In addition, part-cost awards may be made from the Benson and Carslaw Funds to students from Commonwealth countries. To apply for one of these awards, write to the Graduate Tutor before 15th June enclosing a CV (with all available exam marks), a one-page description of your proposed research, and an account of the funding that you have available, have applied for or intend to apply for. Also ask two referees to send references direct to the Graduate Tutor. Home and EU students are expected to also apply for a Research Council studentship, one of the University's Domestic Research Studentships, and any other available studentships.[top]
Cambridge Philosophical Society
All PhD students in the sciences (including Maths and Engineering) are eligible to join the Cambridge Philosophical Society. This society offers travel grants and grants to assist students who overrun their grant. All science students who might need to stay on into their tenth term are strongly advised to join the society before the end of their second year, otherwise they are not eligible to apply for assistance.[top]
Access to Learning Fund
The University administers the Access to Learning Fund (which comes from the Government). These funds are primarily used to support students with exceptional costs, e.g. because of living in non-College accommodation or having dependent children or because of a disability. Students in their fourth year, who have overrun their grant, are eligible to apply and are normally the main beneficiaries. Clinical Medics and Vets with little parental support are also likely to benefit. Only Home students are eligible. Applications forms are available from the Tutorial Office.[top]
Medical Expenses
In exceptional cases the College will give assistance with medical costs where appropriate treatment:
- is not available from the NHS
- is considered necessary in order for the student to carry out his/her studies
- will only be short term. The College will usually in these cases seek to share the costs with the University's Crane's Charity Fund.
Panton Trust Awards
The Panton Trust is a charity which has for a number of years made awards to Emmanuel students to enable them to go on expeditions or trips to work with or study animals (anywhere in the world) or study conservation or ecology (in the UK). Applications should be made through your Tutor. The deadline is normally around the middle of the Lent Term.[top]
Rent Rebates
A proportion of all rents paid by students is used to provide rent rebates for poorer students. For home undergraduates this is done automatically on the basis of their LEA assessments but there is no equivalent measure for graduate students. Therefore graduate students who think they may qualify should apply to their Tutor, giving a full account of their sources of income for the academic year and any exceptional expenditure. Students in receipt of a full studentship from any source do not qualify but any student who is wholly or partly self-funded (from savings, family sources or loans) or on undergraduate-type funding (e.g. Clinical Medics and Vets, PGCE students) may qualify. These rent rebates are normally decided during the Lent Term. In 2005 the awards were up to a maximum of £890.[top]
Hardship Grants
The College has Hardship Funds which can be used to support students who find themselves in financial difficulty through circumstances which were unforeseeable when they originally applied and are no fault of their own. Students who wish to apply for a Hardship Grant should fill in a College Hardship Application Form and then take it to their tutor in person and be prepared to give a complete account of the state of their finances and the reason for their difficulties. In cases where a Hardship Grant is not appropriate, the College may agree to make a loan instead. All loans must normally be repaid before a student is allowed to take any degree.
The University also has hardship funds; the ones most likely to be of use to graduates are Research Awards administered by Board of Graduate Studies (for PhD students only). Details of these and numerous other University funds can be found in a special issue of the Cambridge University Reporter published at the beginning of November each year.[top]


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Day 23 of 90 My Best Practices Real Estate 2018. On line leads, are they worth anything? No matter what you do in real estate you will find people are successful with it and not successful with it. The whole buying of leads from consumer sites like Zillow, Realtor.com, etc is something I will never do. And yet, I know and respect some people who have built their personal success around this approach. There are some immutable laws around the buying and selling of homes that do not change from one year to another and on the other hand everything changes weekly. This may be why there are so many coaches, agencies, opinions about how to be successful.
The truth to all this YOU must find what works for YOU. It is not about your coach, your agency, your lead generation program it is about all that. Real estate, since the beginning of time, has always been one of the best ways to save and build wealth. We measure our worth by our holdings and real estate is often the largest holding. Food, Shelter and Clothing are required for life. Shelter (real estate whether owned or rented) is number two on the requirements for life. Understanding the value of home, the construction of homes, the wiring and plumbing of homes, the zoning, the laws surrounding home ownership are massively intertwined in this process.
Yesterday I got in my email, sent to my phone, two breathless on line leads from Realtor.com (no I do not pay for these, I have learned how to keep these consumer companies from selling my leads to others). Both, in their own words, told me how much they wanted more information about one of my new listings. I responded immediately--less than 15 seconds. We are near 24 hours later with not a word back. This has been my experience with on line leads. It is easy to click a button and ask for more information, in my experience, it is rare to get a response. I speak for myself and my own experiences, what have you experienced? Day 23 of 90 My Best Practices Real Estate 2018


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Warrant Officer Andre Jansen of the Jeffreys Bay Detective Services sadly passed away at the age of 50 at the St Georges Hospital in Port Elizabeth yesterday. W/O Jansen is presumed to have died of a stroke.
Jansen joined the Police as a special constable in 1992 and worked his way up the ranks and was promoted to Warrant Officer in 2009.
He leaves behind his wife, Joy Theresa Francis Jansen and 3 children aged 16, 12 and 10 years old.
The Jeffreys Bay Community Police Forum extended their condolences to the family during this time. Sue Smit, the secretary of the CPF said that the community appreciated everything W/O Jansen did for the people of Jeffreys Bay and he will be sadly missed.
The Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Petra Els said that Jansen was well loved by his colleagues and their loss will be felt at the Police Station.


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On twenty sixth May, The day Modi Government on the Centre accomplished one year in workplace, Workers National Assembly on the Mavlankar Auditorium in the National Capital, New Delhi, in one voice condemned BJP-led NDA Government's anti worker, anti-peasants, anti-folks and pro-corporate, professional-MNC one year's rule and declared nation huge united protests and resistance by means of General Strike on 2nd September 2015 against these insurance policies and to pursue 12 factors charter of demands. Accredited Universities- Accredited universities are additionally in India that gives college levels once college students full faculty education in numerous traditional and professional streams. ASEF Higher Education Programme (AHEP) : A programme that facilitates and promotes co-operation among higher education stakeholders in Asia and Europe.
Department of Education after which change the NEAT and substitute it with the National Achievement Test (NAT). SMA (Sekolah Menengah Atas) is the name utilized in some elements of Indoneasian to describe an establishment that gives all or part of senior highschool" training. He works with tasks underneath the ASEF Young Leaders Programme and the ASEF Education Policy Programme.
Saturday, December 24, 2011: The Malappuram Special Centre of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been dedicated to the Nation by Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal here on Saturday. The contents of this web site will not be reproduced partially or totally, without due permission from Department of Education and Sports, Govt. The government in India is committed for offering the elementary training for all (Primary and upper primary) aged between 6-14 years of age. Creating assignments and exams and designing syllabi can be your job as a post secondary teacher.
Since Christie's marketing campaign for governor two years in the past, he has criticized the state of urban training in New Jersey, saying public colleges and teacher unions have perpetuated a failing system. Well, some would possibly assume so. Most faculty college students might attest that the most difficult half about getting a school schooling is, as you will have guessed, paying in your faculty tuition fees. It is the education department of state or the central government that grants recognition to a coaching institute. One received a university diploma and the opposite was an abject failure at High School.
Partly, because a lot of the nation resides in villages and never in cities, the place schooling is more prevalent. Attorney General Maura Healey, certainly one of 20 state attorneys basic who wrote to DeVos this summer urging her not to abandon the rule, mentioned the secretary is shifting the department within the incorrect direction. ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN): A grouping of younger leaders who share a powerful curiosity within the promotion of inter-cultural relations between Asia and Europe. Unfortunately, citizens of Indonesia at present looking down of SMK graduates they usually were not preferable to be attended by college students.


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Most everyone is genuinely surprised when certain people make certain choices in life. If said people are of a high caliber, it doesn't make much sense when they choose to do something that is already set up for disaster. Regardless of that, they choose to do it anyways and can only hope for the best. Now, picture four Academy Award Winning Actors and legends, coming together for a film about partying and living life in Las Vegas. Also, don't forget that they're all much, much older now. It could be interesting, right?
Paddy (Robert De Niro), Billy (Michael Douglas), Archie (Morgan Freeman), and Sam (Kevin Kline) have been best friends for over sixty years. They grew up in the streets of New York and they were as close as friends could be. During their younger years, they ruled the streets and spent every day together…until along came the beautiful Sophie (Olivia Stuck). That's when the trouble arose. Both Paddy and Billy loved her, and ultimately she chose to live a life with Paddy. The two eventually married and everyone went about their lives, growing up and creating adult lives of their own.
Flash forward decades later and the guys, now in their mid-to-late sixties, have found themselves living the dull lives they wish they never had; all except for Billy, who is now dating the thirty-something Lisa (Bre Blair). After Billy proposes to Lisa, he calls Archie and Sam and tells them that they need to come out to Vegas to celebrate his pending wedding. Sam wants to escape his old folks life in Florida, while Archie wants to break out of his son's house. Paddy has fallen on the hardest of times, as Sophie recently passed away and heartbroken, Paddy stays holed up in his house. Eventually the guys convince Paddy to come along for a weekend that will ultimately change their lives. Of course, there has to be conflict along the way, as lounge singer Diana (Mary Steenburgen) attracts both Paddy and Billy, rekindling that romantic rivalry once again.
Essentially, Last Vegas is Adam Sandler's Grown Ups for…well…grown-ups. Make no mistake, Jon Turteltaub's film is light years better than say Grown Ups or Grown Ups 2, but that is something of faint praise. As you watch the film unfold and Dan Fogler's screenplay becomes completely predictable and obvious, I have to admit, as bad as this may sound, I could not stop thinking why these well-respected actors were involved in this project in the first place. Based on his recent, shall we say, ill-advised recent comedic choices, Robert De Niro seems a logical fit for a movie like this, but Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas, who just won an Emmy for his amazing work in Behind The Candleabra, generally do not make too many bad judgment calls. Then we turn to Kevin Kline. Where has he been? Why is he here? Why this project?
Perhaps the chance for these four Oscar-winning actors to all work together proved to be a bit too irresistible and I can certainly understand that. The chemistry between the foursome is pure and because of the talent involved here, the acting remains solid throughout. Fogler does offer each character a back story for us to consider and one which influences their character motivations. De Niro really sells the disheveled man who just lost his whole world. Douglas is believable as a male cougar. Freeman is cooped up with his son after a stroke and he wants to experience life again. Kline, delivering the film's funniest performance, lives in Florida with tons of elderly men and women whose lack of life depresses him. When they come together to party, get drunk, and cut loose, the best friends have lots of fun and at times, Last Vegas is very entertaining to watch.
Comedy is the focal point of Last Vegas but the film reaches for sentimental undertones, as you can imagine. The relationship, or lack thereof, between De Niro and Douglas is essential to the film's progression. They both loved the same girl and when she died, Douglas opted out of attending the funeral. De Niro gives an emotional performance, one that is touching and at times, moving as he grapples with being alone for the first time ever. Last Vegas comes chock full of life lessons and tries to be a well-thought out comedy/drama, the dramatic beats focusing on why friendship is important. While nice to hear and be reminded of, elements here come off heavy-handed in spite of the good performances from De Niro and the rest of the cast.
As any comedy about older men in Vegas must do apparently, the film pokes fun at intimacy issues, younger women, out-of-control parties, and we even have a cameo by Redfoo of electro-pop dance group LMFAO. Last Vegas really wants you to be laughing, so if you thought the jokes were not funny the first time, we get them again and again. The gang gets roaring drunk, they dance like men from another generation, and they have no concept of how things actually work today. Last Vegas simply gets old; like the men themselves. I mean, do we really need to have Douglas and De Niro falling for the same girl…again?!
Underwhelming, the film is simply telegraphed and easy to figure out. For some, this will be fine, a shut-your-mind-off type of film. Others will be aggravated. The jokes are hit-or-miss and the comedy serves as more situational. I did laugh a few times and enjoyed the performances from these four legendary actors. There is some entertainment to be had but for much of the time you spend with Last Vegas, the film pays off about as often as that slot machine you keep tossing money into – you keep pulling that handle but the alarms and huge payoff never seems to come.
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120 Volts vs 12 Volts vs 24 Volts: What Gives?
This week we're gonna answer one of the most asked, yet elusive lighting questions in the industry: Why do certain lights operate on 120 volts versus 12 or 24 volts? And why does voltage even matter? It's all about wattage, right? Not exactly. Lights operate on different voltages for specialized purposes, and in America, 120-volt, 12-volt, and 24-volt lighting systems are the most common. So what are the differences between them?
120 volts is the standard voltage supply for American homes. This is the voltage that travels to your home from your local utility substation. 120 volts is commonly referred to as "line voltage" by electricians and other industry experts. Nearly all indoor residential light fixtures and appliances in the U.S. run on line voltage. A 120-volt light bulb can typically be screwed into an indoor light fixture and operate correctly without further complication. Likewise, most appliances run on 120 volts and can simply be plugged into an indoor outlet.
Meanwhile, 12 volts and 24 volts are commonly used for outdoor lighting and are referred to as "low voltage" lighting. A transformer (or LED driver for LEDs) is required to "step down" (reduce/convert) the standard 120-volt supply provided to your home into a 12-volt or 24-volt supply for your lights. In most cases, whether you need a 12- or 24-volt light bulb simply depends on the needs of your light fixture: does your fixture require a bulb that runs on 12 or 24 volts to operate?
When it comes to LED rope light, or LED tape light for that matter, you may have the option to choose between a 12-volt or 24-volt light. The one you need depends on how long you need your rope or tape light to be. The longer your continuous strand of rope or tape light, the more voltage you will need to travel across its entire length without losing brightness (a phenomenon called voltage drop). We discuss 12V vs. 24V tape light further in our LED tape light guide.
The reason low voltage lighting is used outdoors is because it's safer. If the wire for a 120-volt light source (which would run underground or on a building's exterior, if used outdoors) were to become exposed, it would be very dangerous for someone to come in contact with, possibly resulting in a dangerous electric shock. For a low voltage light source, this risk is significantly reduced and would result in little to no harm in most scenarios. The rule of thumb: if your lights are being used somewhere where the wiring could become exposed, and therefore hazardous, it is always better to opt for low voltage lighting if given the choice.
These are just the three most common residential voltages in America. They are by no means the only voltages that can be used to operate lighting systems or appliances. Many US commercial buildings run on 277 volts, and in Europe, the standard voltage supply is 220 volts—a major reason why American appliances won't work in overseas outlets. Some lighting systems require even more volts. When purchasing a new light source, first and foremost, you must always match your light bulb to the requirements of your fixture.
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A while back, around 3-4 years I think, I bought a huge pile of used color filters. I recently found out, that they perfectly fit on my #voigtlaender Nokton. So I decided to give the orange filter a try — and well the results are amazing. I still need to figure out when to use which filter but wow, the contrast in the sky is crazy.
Shot with Leica M6 on Kodak Tri-X.
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Wild Recalls Kuemper, Other Roster Movesby Mike Doyle / Minnesota Wild
Goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been recalled from Iowa, the team's American Hockey League affiliate, on emergency basis.
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The call up is for tonight's game as Josh Harding is feeling ill.
The Wild has also activated defenseman Clayton Stoner off Injured Reserve. The blueliner has missed the previous four games with a lower-body injury.
The team has also placed forward Zenon Konopka on waivers.


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Flesh crucified
The joy of being a Christian only comes through crucifixion.
- Fr. Thomas Hopko.
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You are now in the warfare, having received the Holy Spirit in baptism. The war is going on inside of you. The old man remains and dies hard. You are to take your cross and to follow Christ. When the old man with his passions is overwhelming you, to come to confession, repent and overcome as the Lord gives you strength! The mystery of confession and repentance is the Second Baptism when God forgives your sin and renews you.


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people! enough about the smoking post already
i did have a point though. my point was that the tot lot, designated for toddlers, is not a place for smoking. if any of you would care to argue otherwise, do it on your own blog.
as for me, i don't care if people smoke. i lived in france for a while, i'll have you know. (i am, for the record, an astonishingly sophisticated man.) when i came back to the states i was so hopelessly addicted to second hand smoke that i begged all of my friends to start their own two-pack-a-day habits. "please," i would exhort, "i need to you start smoking unfiltered Gauloises. if you were a true friend you would do this for me." i mean, everybody knows that smoking is glamorous and sexy and fun and is scientifically proven to make you smarter. also, it gives your skin a beautiful sheen.
it's just not something you should do in a boxed-in space explicitly reserved for 1-4 year olds, that's all. this is so painfully obvious that stevie wonder could see it. my exaggerated rage was adopted for comic effect. it may have backfired. i see that now. smoke got in my eyes.


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Bobby Higginson
|Bobby Higginson
Born: August 18, 1970
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MLB debut
|April 26, 1995 for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
|May 5, 2005 for the Detroit Tigers
Career statistics
|Batting average
|Home runs
|Runs batted in
Robert Leigh Higginson (born August 18, 1970) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Detroit Tigers where he wore the number 4. He has a career batting average of .272. He attended Frankford High School and Temple University.
Higginson was drafted by the Tigers in the 12th round of the 1992 MLB Draft. His rookie year was 1995 when he played 130 games for the Tigers. Higginson batted .320 in 1996 and .300 in 2000, scored over 100 runs in 2000 and drove in over 100 runs in 1997 and 2000. In 2000, he became the thirteenth player in baseball history to hit .300, score over 100 runs, hit 30 home runs, hit 44 doubles, drive in over 100 RBI and steal 15 bases in one year.[citation needed] His career high of 30 home-runs came also in 2000. At his best, he was considered one of the better-fielding outfielders in baseball.[citation needed] He twice led the Majors in outfield assists, and also led all American League left fielders in putouts in 2000 (305) and 2001 (321), although he never won a Gold Glove for his fielding. He was never named to an All-Star team.
On June 30 and July 1, 1997, Higginson tied a major league record by hitting four home runs in four consecutive at bats (note, there were some walks interspersed) -- three on the first day, and then another in the first inning of the second day.[1]
Higginson was named "Tiger of the Year" by the Detroit chapter of the BBWAA in 1997 and 2000. Since the award's inception in 1965, ten players have been named "Tiger of the Year" on multiple occasions: Higginson, Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Travis Fryman, Cecil Fielder, Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, Kirk Gibson, Ron LeFlore, and Denny McLain.[2][3]
An elbow injury limited Higginson to 10 games in 2005, which ended up being his final season. He was granted free agency on October 31, and he retired at the age of 35. He ended his career never having played on a team that had a winning season.
Higginson is also known for breaking up a no-hitter in the ninth inning and two out on a game in Toronto on September 27, 1998, with a pinch-hit home run.[4] The pitcher, future All-Star Roy Halladay, was making his second ever appearance, and ended up winning his first career game, 2–1.
See also
- ^ "Today in Baseball". Washington Post. July 1, 2008. p. E5.
- ^ "Tigers Awards". Detroit Tigers. Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
- ^ "Tigers Awards". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- ^ "Box Score, Detroit at Toronto, Sept 27, 1998". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube